A	alt
	head	a
	or	a
	syl	A
	pron	<A>
	pos	n.
a's	infl
	head	a
	syl	a's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
A's	infl
	head	a
	or	As
	syl	A's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
As	infl
	head	a
	or	A's
	syl	As.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
a	1.
	or	A
	syl	a
	pron	<A>
	pos	n.
	def	the first letter and first vowel of the modern English alphabet.
a	2.
	or	A
	syl	a
	pron	<A>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several speech sounds represented by this letter, in English as in or
a	3.
	or	A
	syl	a
	pron	<A>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {alpha}. the first in a series, esp. the highest grade or mark, as in an examination.
from A to Z	4.
	head	a
	syl	from A to Z.
	def	from start to finish; from beginning to end.
an	infl
	head	a
	syl	{an
	pos	determiner.
a	H1.1.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}
	def	used preceding a singular countable noun, if the noun is not previously specified or known.
	exam	1	a dog;
	exam	2	a terrible disappointment.
a	H1.2.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}
	def	used preceding a proper noun to indicate that a person or thing has some of the qualities of the one named.
	exam	1	a Romeo;
	exam	2	a Shylock.
a	H1.3.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}
	def	used preceding a noun or determiner of quantity.
	exam	1	a cupful;
	exam	2	a dozen eggs;
	exam	3	a great many;
	exam	4	to read a lot.
a	H1.4.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}
	def	used preceding a noun indicating a concrete or abstract thing capable of being divided.
	exam	1	half a loaf;
	exam	2	a quarter of a minute.
a	H1.5.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}; preceded by once, twice, several times, etc.
	def	each or every; per.
	exam	1	once a day;
	exam	2	fifty pence a pound.
a	H1.6.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}
	def	a certain; one.
	exam	1	to change policy at a stroke;
	exam	2	a Mr. Jones called.
a	H1.7.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>, <emphatic> <A>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	%1)}; preceded by not
	def	any at all.
	exam	1	not a hope.
a	H2.0.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>
	pos	vb.
	def	an informal or dialect word for {have}.
	exam	1	they'd a said if they'd known.
a	H3.0.
	syl	a
	pron	<*>
	pos	prep.
	usage	usually linked to the preceding noun
	def	an informal form of {of}.
	exam	1	sorta sad;
	exam	2	a kinda waste.
a	H4.1.
	syl	a
	qual	symbol for:
	def	acceleration.
a	H4.2.
	syl	a
	qual	symbol for:
	def	atto-.
A	1.a.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 440 hertz ({A above middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the sixth note of the scale of C major.
A	1.b.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a key, string, or pipe producing this note.
A	1.c.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the major or minor key having this note as its tonic.
A	2.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a human blood type of the ABO group, containing the A antigen.
A	3.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	a major arterial road.
	exam	1	the A3 runs from London to Portsmouth.
A	4.a.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a film certified for viewing by anyone, but which contains material that some parents may not wish their children to see.
A	4.b.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an A film.
A	5.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	mass number.
A	6.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:; Cards.
	def	ace.
A	7.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	argon (now superseded by {Ar) }.
A	8.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	ampere(s).
A	9.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Also: {at}. ampere-turn.
A	10.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	absolute (temperature).
A	11.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in circuit diagrams
	def	ammeter.
A	12.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	def	area.
A	13.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in combination
	def	atomic.
	exam	1	an A-bomb;
	exam	2	an A-plant.
A	14.
	syl	A
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Austria.
A	0.
	syl	*%A
	qual	symbol for
	def	angstrom unit.
a	1.
	syl	a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	acre(s) or acreage.
a	2.
	syl	a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	alto.
a	3.
	syl	a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	amateur.
a	4.
	syl	a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	answer.
a	5.
	syl	a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	are(s) (metric measure of land).
A	1.
	syl	A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	acre(s) or acreage.
A	2.
	syl	A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	America(n).
A	3.
	syl	A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	answer.
aa	infl
	head	a'
	or	aw
	syl	aa
	pron	<c:>
	pos	adj.
aw	infl
	head	a'
	or	aa
	syl	aw
	pron	<c:>
	pos	adj.
a'	0.
	syl	a'
	pron	<c:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	variant of {all}.
a-	ety	from Greek a-, an- not, without
a-	H2.1.
	syl	a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	on; in; towards.
	exam	1	afoot;
	exam	2	abed;
	exam	3	aground;
	exam	4	aback.
a-	H2.2.
	syl	a-
	pos	prefix.
	qual	Literary or archaic. (used before a present participle
	def	in the act or process of.
	exam	1	come a-running;
	exam	2	go a-hunting.
a-	H2.3.
	syl	a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	in the condition or state of.
	exam	1	afloat;
	exam	2	alive;
	exam	3	asleep.
A-	infl
	head	A
	or	A-one
	syl	A-1
	pron	<1A1w^n>
	pos	adj.
A-one	infl
	head	A
	or	A-
	syl	A-one
	pron	<1A1w^n>
	pos	adj.
A	1.
	syl	A1
	pron	<1A1w^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	in good health; physically fit.
A	2.
	syl	A1
	pron	<1A1w^n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	first class; excellent.
A	3.
	syl	A1
	pron	<1A1w^n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	with hull and equipment in first-class condition.
A	0.a.
	syl	A4
	pos	n.
	def	a standard paper size, 297#M210 mm.
A	0.b.
	syl	A4
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	an A4 book.
A	0.a.
	syl	A5
	pos	n.
	def	a standard paper size (half A4), 210#M148 mm.
A	0.b.
	syl	A5
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	A5 notepaper.
aa	ety	Hawaiian
aa	0.
	syl	a:a
	pron	<1a:a:>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic rock consisting of angular blocks of lava with a very rough surface.
AA	1.
	syl	AA
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Alcoholics Anonymous.
AA	2.
	syl	AA
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	anti-aircraft.
AA	3.
	syl	AA
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Automobile Association. {~}
AA	4.
	syl	AA
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	a film that may not be publicly shown to a child under fourteen.
AAA	1.
	syl	A.A.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit.
	def	Amateur Athletic Association.
AAA	2.
	syl	A.A.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S.
	def	Automobile Association of America.
Aachen	0.
	syl	Aa:chen
	pron	<1a:k*n>, German <1a:$xN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and spa in West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: the northern capital of Charlemagne's empire. Pop.: 241362 (1974 est.). French name: {Aix-la-Chapelle}.
Alborg	alt
	head	Aalborg
	or	Aalborg
	syl	*%Al+borg
	pron	Danish <1clbcr>
	pos	n.
Aalborg	0.
	or	Alborg
	syl	Aal+borg
	pron	Danish <1clbcr>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in Denmark, in N Jutland. Pop.: 154582 (1974 est.).
Aalesund	0.
	syl	Aa:le+sund
	pron	Norwegian <1o:l*2sun>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {*%Alesund}.
aalii	ety	Hawaiian
aalii	0.
	syl	aa:li:i
	pron	<a:1lEE>
	pos	n.
	def	a bushy sapindaceous shrub, of Australia, Hawaii, Africa, and tropical America, having small greenish flowers and sticky foliage.
Aalst	0.
	syl	Aalst
	pron	<a:lst>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Alost}.
Alvar	infl
	head	Aalto
	syl	Al:var
	pron	<1alvar>
	pos	n.
Aalto	0.
	syl	Aal:to
	pron	Finnish <1a:ltc>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1976, Finnish architect and furniture designer, noted particularly for his public and industrial buildings, in which wood is much used. He invented bent plywood furniture (1932).
AAM	0.
	syl	AAM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	air-to-air missile.
A  M	1.
	syl	A ?& M
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Agricultural and Mechanical.
A  M	2.
	syl	A ?& M
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ancient and Modern (hymn book).
A  R	0.
	syl	A ?& R
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	artists and repertoire.
Aarau	0.
	syl	Aar:au
	pron	German <1a:rau>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Switzerland, capital of Aargau canton: capital of the Helvetic Republic from 1798 to 1803. Pop.: 16881 (1970).
aardvark	ety	C19: from obsolete Afrikaans, from aarde earth+ varken pig
aardvark	0.
	syl	aard+vark
	pron	<1a:d2va:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a nocturnal mammal, the sole member of its family and order It inhabits the grasslands of Africa, has long ears and snout, and feeds on termites. Also called: {ant bear}.
aardwolf	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, from aarde earth+ wolf wolf
aardwolves	infl
	head	aardwolf
	syl	aard+wolves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aardwolf	0.
	syl	aard+wolf
	pron	<1a:d2wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	a nocturnal mammal, that inhabits the plains of southern Africa and feeds on termites and insect larvae: family (hyenas), order (carnivores).
Aargau	0.
	syl	Aar+gau
	pron	German <1a:rgau>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton in N Switzerland. Capital: Aarau. Pop.: 433284 (1970). Area: 1404 sq. km (542 sq. miles). French name: {Argovie}.
Arhus	alt
	head	Aarhus
	or	Aarhus
	syl	*%Ar+hus
	pron	Danish <1crhu:s>
	pos	n.
Aarhus	0.
	or	Arhus
	syl	Aar+hus
	pron	Danish <1crhu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in Denmark, in E Jutland. Pop.: 187342 (1970).
Aaron	0.
	syl	Aa:ron
	pron	<1e*r*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first high priest of the Israelites, brother of Moses (Exodus 4:14).
Aaronic	1.
	syl	Aa:ron+ic
	pron	<e*1ronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Aaron, his family, or the priestly dynasty initiated by him.
Aaronic	2.
	syl	Aa:ron+ic
	pron	<e*1ronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Israelite high priesthood.
Aaronic	3.
	syl	Aa:ron+ic
	pron	<e*1ronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the priesthood in general.
Aaronic	4.
	syl	Aa:ron+ic
	pron	<e*1ronik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Mormon Church.
	def	denoting or relating to the second order of the Mormon priesthood.
Aaron's beard	0.
	syl	Aa:ron's beard
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {rose of Sharon} (sense 1).
Aaron's rod	1.
	syl	Aa:ron's rod
	pos	n.
	def	the rod used by Aaron in performing a variety of miracles in Egypt. It later blossomed and produced almonds (Numbers 17).
Aaron's rod	2.
	syl	Aa:ron's rod
	pos	n.
	def	a widespread Eurasian scrophulari?!aceous plant, having woolly leaves and tall erect spikes of yellow flowers.
A'asia	0.
	syl	A'asia
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australasia.
AB	0.
	syl	AB
	def	a human blood type of the ABO group, containing both the A antigen and the B antigen.
AB	1.
	syl	A.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {a.b}. able-bodied seaman.
AB	2.
	syl	A.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Bachelor of Arts.
Ab	ety	from Hebrew, from Akkadian abu 
Av	alt
	head	Ab
	or	Ab
	syl	Av
	pron	<@v>
	pos	n.
Ab	0.
	or	Av
	syl	Ab
	pron	<@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the eleventh month of the civil year and the fifth of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in July and August.
ab-	ety	from Latin ab away from
ab-	H1.0.
	syl	ab-
	pos	prefix.
	def	away from; off; outside of; opposite to.
	exam	1	abnormal;
	exam	2	abaxial;
	exam	3	aboral.
ab-	ety	abstracted from #7absolute 
ab-	H2.0.
	syl	ab-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting a cgs unit of measurement in the electromagnetic system.
	exam	1	abvolt.
aba	ety	from Arabic
aba	1.
	syl	ab:a
	pron	<1@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cloth from Syria, made of goat hair or camel hair.
aba	2.
	syl	ab:a
	pron	<1@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless outer garment of such cloth.
ABA	1.
	syl	A.B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Amateur Boxing Associa?!tion.
ABA	2.
	syl	A.B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	American Booksellers Associa?!tion.
abac	ety	C20: from French, from Latin #7abacus 
abac	0.
	syl	a:bac
	pron	<2Ab@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nomogram}.
abaca	ety	via Spanish from Tagalog abak*'a 
abaca	1.
	syl	ab:a+ca
	pron	<1@b*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Philippine plant, related to the banana: family Its leafstalks are the source of Manila hemp.
abaca	2.
	syl	ab:a+ca
	pron	<1@b*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Manila hemp}.
aback	ety	Old English on b@ac to the back
aback	1.a.
	syl	a:back
	pron	<*1b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	startled or disconcerted.
aback	1.b.
	syl	a:back
	pron	<*1b@k>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel or sail
	def	having the wind against the forward side so as to prevent forward motion.
aback	2.
	syl	a:back
	pron	<*1b@k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	towards the back; backwards.
abactinal	0.
	syl	ab+ac+ti+nal
	pron	<@b1@ktinL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Zoology. of organisms showing radial symmetry
	def	situated away from or opposite to the mouth; aboral.
abactinally	sub
	head	abactinal
	syl	ab+1ac+ti+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
abacus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek abax board covered with sand for tracing calculations, from Hebrew *_abh*_aq dust
abaci	infl
	head	abacus
	or	abacuses
	syl	ab:a+ci
	pron	<-2sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abacuses	infl
	head	abacus
	or	abaci
	syl	ab:a+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abacus	1.
	syl	ab:a+cus
	pron	<1@b*k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a counting device that consists of a frame holding rods on which a specific number of beads are free to move. Each rod designates a given denomination, such as units, tens, hundreds, etc., in the decimal system, and each bead represents a digit or a specific number of digits.
abacus	2.
	syl	ab:a+cus
	pron	<1@b*k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the flat upper part of the capital of a column.
Abadan	0.
	syl	Ab:a+dan
	pron	<2@b*1da:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Iran, on an island in the Shatt-al-Arab delta. Pop.: 312000 (1973 est.).
Abaddon	ety	Hebrew: literally, destruction
Abaddon	1.
	syl	A:bad+don
	pron	<*1b@dN>
	pos	n.
	def	the Devil (Revelation 9:11).
Abaddon	2.
	syl	A:bad+don
	pron	<*1b@dN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in rabbinical literature
	def	a part of Gehenna; Hell.
abaft	ety	C13: on baft; baft from Old English be@aftan, from be by+ @aftan behind
abaft	1.
	syl	a:baft
	pron	<*1ba:ft>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	closer to the stern than to another place on a vessel.
	exam	1	with the wind abaft.
abaft	2.
	syl	a:baft
	pron	<*1ba:ft>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	behind; aft of.
	exam	1	abaft the mast.
Abakan	0.
	syl	A:ba+kan
	pron	Russian <aba1kan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, capital of the Khakass AR, at the confluence of the Yenisei and Abakan Rivers. Pop.: 116000 (1975 est.).
abalone	ety	C19: from American Spanish abul*'on; origin unknown
abalone	0.
	syl	ab:a+lo+ne
	pron	<2@b*1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various edible marine gastropod molluscs of the genus having an ear-shaped shell that is perforated with a row of respiratory holes. The shells are used for ornament or decoration. Also called: {ear shell}. See also {ormer}.
abamp	0.
	syl	ab+amp
	pron	<1@b2@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {abampere}.
abampere	0.
	syl	ab+am+pere
	pron	<@b1ampe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of current in the electromagnetic system; the constant current that, when flowing through two parallel straight infinitely long conductors 1 centimetre apart, will produce a force between them of 2 dynes per centimetre: equivalent to 10 amperes. Abbrev.: {abamp}.
abandon	ety	C14: abandounen (vb.), from Old French, from a bandon under one's control, in one's power, from a at, to+ bandon control, power
abandon	1.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forsake completely; desert; leave behind.
	exam	1	to abandon a baby;
	exam	2	drivers had to abandon their cars.
abandon	2.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up completely.
	exam	1	to abandon a habit;
	exam	2	to abandon hope.
abandon	3.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield control of or concern in; relinquish.
	exam	1	to abandon office.
abandon	4.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (something begun) before completion.
	exam	1	to abandon a job;
	exam	2	the game was abandoned.
abandon	5.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surrender (oneself) to emotion without restraint.
abandon	6.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (insured property that has suffered partial loss or damage) to the insurers in order that a claim for a total loss may be made. {~}
abandon	7.
	syl	a:ban+don
	pron	<*1b@nd*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	freedom from inhibitions, restraint, concern, or worry.
	exam	1	she danced with abandon.
abandonment	sub
	head	abandon
	syl	a:1ban+don+ment
	pos	n.
abandoned	1.
	syl	a:ban+doned
	pron	<*1b@nd*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserted.
	exam	1	an abandoned windmill.
abandoned	2.
	syl	a:ban+doned
	pron	<*1b@nd*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	forsaken.
	exam	1	an abandoned child.
abandoned	3.
	syl	a:ban+doned
	pron	<*1b@nd*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained; uninhibited.
abandonee	0.
	syl	a:ban+don:ee
	pron	<*2b@nd*1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom something is formally relinquished, esp. an insurer having the right to salvage a wreck.
a bas	0.
	syl	*`a bas
	pron	French. <a 1ba>
	def	down with&!
abase	ety	C15: abessen, from Old French abaissier to make low. See #7base %2
abase	1.
	syl	a:base
	pron	<*1bAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to humble or belittle (oneself, etc.).
abase	2.
	syl	a:base
	pron	<*1bAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower or reduce, as in rank or estimation.
abasement	sub
	head	abase
	syl	a:1base+ment
	pos	n.
abash	ety	C14: via Norman French from Old French esbair to be astonished, from es- out+ bair to gape, yawn
abash	0.
	syl	a:bash
	pron	<*1b@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to feel ill at ease, embarrassed, or confused; make ashamed.
abashedly	sub
	head	abash
	syl	a:bash+ed+ly
	pron	<*1b@Sidli>
	pos	adv.
abashment	sub
	head	abash
	syl	a:1bash+ment
	pos	n.
abate	ety	C14: from Old French abatre to beat down, fell
abate	1.
	syl	a:bate
	pron	<*1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less in amount, intensity, degree, etc..
	exam	1	the storm has abated.
abate	2.a.
	syl	a:bate
	pron	<*1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove, suppress, or terminate (a nuisance).
abate	2.b.
	syl	a:bate
	pron	<*1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suspend or extinguish (a claim or action).
abate	2.c.
	syl	a:bate
	pron	<*1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to annul (a writ).
abate	3.
	syl	a:bate
	pron	<*1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Law. of a writ, legal action, etc.
	def	to become null and void.
abate	4.
	syl	a:bate
	pron	<*1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subtract or deduct, as part of a price.
abatement	1.
	syl	a:bate+ment
	pron	<*1bAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	diminution or alleviation; decrease.
abatement	2.
	syl	a:bate+ment
	pron	<*1bAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	suppression or termination.
	exam	1	the abatement of a nuisance.
abatement	3.
	syl	a:bate+ment
	pron	<*1bAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which something is reduced, such as the cost of an article.
abatement	4.
	syl	a:bate+ment
	pron	<*1bAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a decrease in the payment to legatees when the assets of the estate are insufficient to meet all payments in full.
abatement	5.
	syl	a:bate+ment
	pron	<*1bAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Property law. formerly
	def	a wrongful entry on land by a stranger who takes possession after the death of the owner and before the heir has entered into possession.
abatis	ety	C18: from French, from abattre to fell
abattis	alt
	head	abatis
	or	abatis
	syl	ab+at+tis
	pron	<1@b*tis>, <1@b*tE>
	pos	n.
abatis	0.
	or	abattis
	syl	ab:a+tis
	pron	<1@b*tis>, <1@b*tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a rampart of felled trees placed with their branches outwards.
abator	0.
	syl	a:ba+tor
	pron	<*1bAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who effects an abatement.
A battery	0.
	syl	A bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a low-voltage battery for supplying power to heat the cathode of a thermionic valve. Compare {B battery, C battery}.
abattoir	ety	C19: French, from abattre to fell
abattoir	0.
	syl	ab+at+toir
	pron	<1@b*2twa:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {slaughterhouse}.
abaxial	0.
	syl	ab+ax+i:al
	pron	<@b1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	facing away from the axis, as the surface of a leaf. Compare {adaxial}.
Abba	ety	from Aramaic
Abba	1.
	syl	Ab:ba
	pron	<1@b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	father (used of God).
Abba	2.
	syl	Ab:ba
	pron	<1@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to bishops and patriarchs in the Syrian, Coptic, and Ethiopian Churches.
abbacy	ety	C15: from Church Latin abb*_atia, from abb*_at- #7abbot 
abbacies	infl
	head	abbacy
	syl	ab+ba+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abbacy	0.
	syl	ab+ba+cy
	pron	<1@b*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of an abbot or abbess.
Abbasid	0.a.
	syl	Ab:bas:id
	pron	<1@b*2sid>, <*1b@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	any caliph of the dynasty that ruled the Muslim empire from Baghdad (750-1258) and claimed descent from Abbas, uncle of Mohammed.
Abbasid	0.b.
	syl	Ab:bas:id
	pron	<1@b*2sid>, <*1b@sid>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Abbasid dynasty.
abbatial	ety	C17: from Church Latin abb*_ati*_alis, from abb*_at- #7abbot ; see -#7al %1
abbatial	0.
	syl	ab+ba+tial
	pron	<*1bAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an abbot, abbess, or abbey.
abb'e	1.
	syl	ab:b*'e
	pron	<1@bA>, French <a1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a French abbot.
abb'e	2.
	syl	ab:b*'e
	pron	<1@bA>, French <a1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a title used in addressing any other French cleric, such as a priest.
abbess	ety	C13: from Old French, from Church Latin abb*_atissa 
abbess	0.
	syl	ab+bess
	pron	<1@bis>
	pos	n.
	def	the female superior of a convent.
Abbevillian	ety	C20: after Abbeville, France, where the stone tools were discovered
Abbevillian	1.
	syl	Abbe+vill+i:an
	pron	<@b1vili*n>, <-j*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	the period represented by Lower Palaeolithic European sites containing the earliest hand axes, dating from the Mindel glaciation. See also {Acheulian}.
Abbevillian	2.
	syl	Abbe+vill+i:an
	pron	<@b1vili*n>, <-j*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	of or relating to this period.
abbey	ety	C13: via Old French abeie from Church Latin abb*_atia #7abbacy 
abbey	1.
	syl	ab+bey
	pron	<1@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a building inhabited by a community of monks or nuns governed by an abbot or abbess.
abbey	2.
	syl	ab+bey
	pron	<1@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a church built in conjunction with such a building.
abbey	3.
	syl	ab+bey
	pron	<1@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	such a community of monks or nuns.
Abbey Theatre	0.
	syl	Ab+bey The:a+tre
	pos	n.
	def	an influential theatre in Dublin (opened 1904): associated with it were Synge, Yeats, Lady Gregory, and O'Casey. It was closed by fire in 1951 and reopened in 1966.
abbot	ety	Old English abbod, from Church Latin abb*_at- (stem of abbas) , ultimately from Aramaic abb*_a A#7bba 
abbot	0.
	syl	ab+bot
	pron	<1@b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the superior of an abbey of monks.
abbotship	sub
	head	abbot
	or	abbotcy
	syl	ab+bot+2ship
	pos	n.
abbotcy	sub
	head	abbot
	or	abbotship
	syl	ab+bot+cy
	pos	n.
abbr	alt
	head	abbrev
	or	abbrev
	syl	abbr.
abbrev	0.
	or	abbr
	syl	abbrev.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	abbreviation.
abbreviate	ety	C15: from the past participle of Late Latin abbrevi*_are, from Latin brevis brief
abbreviate	1.
	syl	ab+bre+vi+ate
	pron	<*1brEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten (a word or phrase) by contraction or omission of some letters or words.
abbreviate	2.
	syl	ab+bre+vi+ate
	pron	<*1brEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten (a speech or piece of writing) by omitting sections, paraphrasing, etc.
abbreviate	3.
	syl	ab+bre+vi+ate
	pron	<*1brEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut short; curtail.
abbreviator	sub
	head	abbreviate
	syl	ab+1bre+vi:2a+tor
	pos	n.
abbreviation	1.
	syl	ab+bre+vi:a+tion
	pron	<*2brEvi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shortened or contracted form of a word or phrase used in place of the whole.
abbreviation	2.
	syl	ab+bre+vi:a+tion
	pron	<*2brEvi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or result of abbreviating.
ABC	H1.1.
	syl	ABC
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	in
	def	the alphabet.
ABC	H1.2.
	syl	ABC
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	in
	def	the rudiments of a subject.
ABC	H1.3.
	syl	ABC
	pos	n.
	def	an alphabetical guide to a subject.
ABC	H2.1.
	syl	ABC
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	of weapons or warfare
	def	atomic, biological, and chemical.
ABC	H2.2.
	syl	ABC
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Australian Broadcasting Commission.
ABC	H2.3.
	syl	ABC
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	American Broadcasting Company.
abcoulomb	0.
	syl	ab+cou+lomb
	pron	<@b1ku:lom>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of electric charge in the electromagnetic system; the charge per second passing any cross section of a conductor through which a steady current of 1 abampere is flowing: equivalent to 10 coulombs.
Abd-el-Krim	0.
	syl	Abd-el-Krim
	pron	<2@bdel1krim>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1963, Moroccan chief who led revolts against Spain and France, surrendered before their combined forces in 1926, but later formed the North African independence movement.
Abdias	0.
	syl	Ab:di:as
	pron	<@b1dI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the Douay form of {Obadiah}.
abdicate	ety	C16: from the past participle of Latin abdic*_are to proclaim away, disclaim
abdicate	0.
	syl	ab+di+cate
	pron	<1@bdi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to renounce (a throne, power, responsibility, rights, etc.), esp. formally.
abdicable	sub
	head	abdicate
	syl	ab+di+ca:ble
	pron	<1@bdik*bL>
	pos	adj.
abdication	sub
	head	abdicate
	syl	ab+di+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
abdicative	sub
	head	abdicate
	syl	ab+dic:a+tive
	pron	<@b1dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
abdicator	sub
	head	abdicate
	syl	ab+di+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
abdomen	ety	C16: from Latin; origin obscure
abdomen	1.
	syl	ab+do+men
	pron	<1@bd*m*n>, <@b1d*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the region of the body of a vertebrate that contains the viscera other than the heart and lungs. In mammals it is separated from the thorax by the diaphragm.
abdomen	2.
	syl	ab+do+men
	pron	<1@bd*m*n>, <@b1d*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the front or surface of this region; belly.
abdomen	3.
	syl	ab+do+men
	pron	<1@bd*m*n>, <@b1d*u->
	pos	n.
	usage	in arthropods
	def	the posterior part of the body behind the thorax, consisting of up to ten similar segments.
abdominal	sub
	head	abdomen
	syl	ab+dom:i+nal
	pron	<@b1dominL>
	pos	adj.
abdominally	sub
	head	abdomen
	syl	ab+1dom:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
abdominous	0.
	syl	ab+dom:i+nous
	pron	<@b1domin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having a large belly.
abducens nerve	ety	see #7abducent 
abducens nerve	0.
	syl	ab+du+cens nerve
	pron	<@b1dju:s*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the sixth pair of cranial nerves, which supply the lateral rectus muscle of the eye.
abducent	ety	C18: from Latin abd*_ucent-, abd*_ucens leading away, from abd*_ucere, from ab- away+ d*_ucere to lead, carry
abducent	0.
	syl	ab+du+cent
	pron	<@b1dju:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a muscle
	def	abducting.
abduct	ety	C19: from the past participle of Latin abd*_ucere to lead away
abduct	1.
	syl	ab+duct
	pron	<@b1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a person) by force or cunning; kidnap.
abduct	2.
	syl	ab+duct
	pron	<@b1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of certain muscles
	def	to pull away (a leg, arm, etc.) from the median axis of the body. Compare {adduct}.
abduction	sub
	head	abduct
	syl	ab+1duc+tion
	pos	n.
Abdul-Hamid II	0.
	syl	Ab:dul-Ha:mid II
	pron	<1@bdul> <1h@mid>
	pos	n.
	def	1842-1918, sultan of Turkey (1876-1909), deposed by the Young Turks, noted for his brutal suppression of the Armenian revolt (1894-96).
abeam	ety	C19: {#7a -%2}#7+beam
abeam	0.
	syl	a:beam
	pron	<*1bEm>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	at right angles to the length and directly opposite the centre of a vessel or aircraft.
abecedarian	ety	C17: from Late Latin abecedarius, from the letters a, b, c, d 
abecedarian	1.
	syl	a:be:ce+dar+i:an
	pron	<2AbEsE1de*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is learning the alphabet or the rudiments of a subject. {~}
abecedarian	2.
	syl	a:be:ce+dar+i:an
	pron	<2AbEsE1de*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	alphabetically arranged.
abed	0.
	syl	a:bed
	pron	<*1bed>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in bed.
Abednego	0.
	syl	A:bed:ne:go
	pron	<*1bedni2g*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of Daniel's three companions who, together with Shadrach and Meshach, was miraculously saved from destruction in Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace (Daniel 3:12-30).
Abel	0.
	syl	A:bel
	pron	<1AbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the second son of Adam and Eve, a shepherd, murdered by his brother Cain (Genesis 4:1-8).
Peter	infl
	head	Abelard
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
Abelard	0.
	syl	Ab:e:lard
	pron	<1@b*2la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	French name 1079-1142, French scholastic philosopher and theologian whose works include and (1121). His love for Heloise is recorded in their correspondence.
abele	ety	C16: from Dutch abeel, ultimately related to Latin albus white
abele	0.
	syl	a:bele
	pron	<*1bEl>, <1AbL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {white poplar}.
Abelian group	ety	C19: named after Niels Henrik Abel (1802-29), Norwegian mathematician
Abelian group	0.
	syl	A:be:li:an group
	pron	<*1bEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical group that is commutative: if and are members of an Abelian group then = .
abelmosk	ety	New Latin, from Arabic abu'l misk father of musk
abelmosk	0.
	syl	a:bel+mosk
	pron	<1AbL2mosk>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical bushy malvaceous plant, cultivated for its yellow-and-crimson flowers and for its musk-scented seeds, which yield an oil used in perfumery. Also called: {musk mallow}.
Abeokuta	0.
	syl	Ab+e:o+ku+ta
	pron	<2@bi*u1ku:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Nigeria, capital of Ogun state. Pop.: 253000 (1975 est.).
Aberdare	0.
	syl	Ab+er+dare
	pron	<2@b*1de*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mining town in South Wales, in N Mid Glamorgan. Pop.: 37760 (1971).
Aberdeen	H1.1.
	syl	Ab+er+deen
	pron	<2@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Scotland, administrative centre of Grampian region on the North Sea: centre for processing North Sea oil and gas; university (1494). Pop.: 209831 (1976 est.).
Aberdeen	H1.2.
	syl	Ab+er+deen
	pron	<2@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NE Scotland, now part of Grampian region. &- {Ab+er+do+ni@.an} (@!@ab$$?!#!d$$$un$I$$n)
George Hamilton-Gordon	infl
	head	Aberdeen
	syl	George Ham:il:ton-Gor:don
	pos	n.
Aberdeen	H2.0.
	syl	Ab:er:deen
	pron	<2@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	4th Earl of. 1784-1860, British statesman. He was foreign secretary under Wellington (1828) and Peel (1841-46); became prime minister of a coalition ministry in 1852 but was compelled to resign after mismanagement of the Crimean War (1855).
Aberdeen Angus	0.
	syl	Ab+er+deen An+gus
	pos	n.
	def	a black hornless breed of beef cattle originating in Scotland.
abernethy	ety	C19: perhaps named after Dr. John Abernethy (1764-1831), English surgeon interested in diet
abernethy	0.
	syl	ab+er+neth:y
	pron	<2@b*1neTi>
	pos	n.
	def	a crisp unleavened biscuit.
aberrant	ety	rare before C19: from the present participle of Latin aberr*_are to wander away
aberrant	1.
	syl	ab+er+rant
	pron	<@1ber*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from the normal or usual type, as certain animals from the group in which they are classified.
aberrant	2.
	syl	ab+er+rant
	pron	<@1ber*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	behaving in an abnormal or untypical way.
aberrant	3.
	syl	ab+er+rant
	pron	<@1ber*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from truth, morality, etc.
aberrance	sub
	head	aberrant
	or	aberrancy
	syl	ab+1er+rance
	pos	n.
aberrancy	sub
	head	aberrant
	or	aberrance
	syl	ab+1er+ran+cy
	pos	n.
aberration	1.
	syl	ab+er+ra+tion
	pron	<2@b*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	deviation from what is normal, expected, or usual.
aberration	2.
	syl	ab+er+ra+tion
	pron	<2@b*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	departure from truth, morality, etc.
aberration	3.
	syl	ab+er+ra+tion
	pron	<2@b*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lapse in control of one's mental faculties.
aberration	4.
	syl	ab+er+ra+tion
	pron	<2@b*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	a defect in a lens or mirror that causes the formation of either a distorted image (see {spherical aberration}) or one with coloured fringes (see {chromatic aberration) }.
aberration	5.
	syl	ab+er+ra+tion
	pron	<2@b*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the apparent displacement of a celestial body due to the motion of the observer with the earth.
Aberystwyth	0.
	syl	Ab+er+yst+wyth
	pron	<2@b*1ristwiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort and university town in Wales, on Cardigan Bay. Pop.: 10680 (1971).
abet	ety	C14: from Old French abeter to lure on, entice, from beter to bait
abets	infl
	head	abet
	syl	a:bets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abetting	infl
	head	abet
	syl	a:bet+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abetted	infl
	head	abet
	syl	a:bet+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abet	0.
	syl	a:bet
	pron	<*1bet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assist or encourage, esp. in crime or wrongdoing.
abetment	sub
	head	abet
	or	abettal
	syl	a:1bet+ment
	pos	n.
abettal	sub
	head	abet
	or	abetment
	syl	a:1bet+tal
	pos	n.
abettor	sub
	head	abet
	or	abetter
	syl	a:1bet+tor
	pos	n.
abetter	sub
	head	abet
	or	abettor
	syl	a:1bet+ter
	pos	n.
abeyance	ety	C16-17: from Anglo-French, from Old French abeance expectation, literally a gaping after, a reaching towards
abeyance	1.
	syl	a:bey+ance
	pron	<*1bA*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by in or into
	def	a state of being suspended or put aside temporarily.
abeyance	2.
	syl	a:bey+ance
	pron	<*1bA*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	usually preceded by in
	def	an indeterminate state of ownership, as when the person entitled to an estate has not been ascertained.
abeyant	sub
	head	abeyance
	syl	a:1bey+ant
	pos	adj.
abfarad	0.
	syl	ab+far+ad
	pron	<@b1f@r@d>, <-*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of capacitance in the electromagnetic system; the capacitance of a capacitor having a charge of 1 abcoulomb and a potential difference of 1 abvolt between its conductors: equivalent to 10%9 farads.
abhenries	infl
	head	abhenry
	syl	ab+hen+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abhenry	0.
	syl	ab+hen+ry
	pron	<@b1henri>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of inductance in the electromagnetic system; the inductance that results when a rate of change of current of 1 abampere per second generates an induced emf of 1 abvolt: equivalent to 10%-%9 henry.
abhor	ety	C15: from Latin abhorr*_ere to shudder at, shrink from, from ab- away from+ horr*_ere to bristle, shudder
abhors	infl
	head	abhor
	syl	ab+hors
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abhorring	infl
	head	abhor
	syl	ab+hor+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abhorred	infl
	head	abhor
	syl	ab+horred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abhor	0.
	syl	ab+hor
	pron	<*b1hc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detest vehemently; find repugnant; reject.
abhorrer	sub
	head	abhor
	syl	ab+1hor+rer
	pos	n.
abhorrence	1.
	syl	ab+hor+rence
	pron	<*b1hor*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of extreme loathing or aversion.
abhorrence	2.
	syl	ab+hor+rence
	pron	<*b1hor*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is loathsome.
abhorrent	1.
	syl	ab+hor+rent
	pron	<*b1hor*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	repugnant; loathsome.
abhorrent	2.
	syl	ab+hor+rent
	pron	<*b1hor*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by of
	def	feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for).
	exam	1	abhorrent of vulgarity.
abhorrent	3.
	syl	ab+hor+rent
	pron	<*b1hor*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by to
	def	conflicting (with).
	exam	1	abhorrent to common sense.
abhorrently	sub
	head	abhorrent
	syl	ab+1hor+rent+ly
	pos	adv.
Abib	ety	Hebrew *_abh*_ibh ear of grain, hence the month when grain was fresh
Abib	0.
	syl	A:bib
	pron	Hebrew <a1bEb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the month of Nisan in the ancient Hebrew calendar (Exodus 13:4).
abide	ety	Old English *_ab*_idan, from a- (intensive)+ b*_idan to wait, bide
abides	infl
	head	abide
	syl	a:bides
	pos	vb.
abiding	infl
	head	abide
	syl	a:bid+ing
	pos	vb.
abode	infl
	head	abide
	or	abided
	syl	a:bode
	pos	vb.
abided	infl
	head	abide
	or	abode
	syl	a:bid+ed.
	pos	vb.
abide	1.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tolerate; put up with.
abide	2.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept or submit to; suffer.
	exam	1	to abide the court's decision.
abide	3.a.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to comply (with).
	exam	1	to abide by the decision.
abide	3.b.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remain faithful (to).
	exam	1	to abide by your promise.
abide	4.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain or continue.
abide	5.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dwell.
abide	6.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to await in expectation.
abide	7.
	syl	a:bide
	pron	<*1bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to withstand or sustain; endure.
	exam	1	to abide the onslaught.
abidance	sub
	head	abide
	syl	a:1bid+ance
	pos	n.
abider	sub
	head	abide
	syl	a:1bid+er
	pos	n.
abiding	0.
	syl	a:bid+ing
	pron	<*1bIdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	permanent; enduring.
	exam	1	an abiding belief.
abidingly	sub
	head	abiding
	syl	a:1bid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Abidjan	0.
	syl	A:bid+jan
	pron	<2@bi1Ja:n>, French <abid1Z?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Ivory Coast: a port on the Gulf of Guinea. Pop.: 282000 (1964 est.).
abietic acid	ety	C19 abietic, from Latin abi*_et-, from abi*_es silver fir (the acid originally being extracted from the resin)
abietic acid	0.
	syl	ab:i+et+ic ac:id
	pron	<2@bi1etik>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish powder occurring naturally as a constituent of rosin and used in lacquers, var?!nishes, and soap. Formula: C\1\9H\2\9COOH; melting pt.: 173?%C.
abigail	ety	C17: after the name of a lady's maid in Beaumont and Fletcher's play, The Scornful Lady (1610)
abigail	0.
	syl	ab:i+gail
	pron	<1@bi2gAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a lady's maid.
Abigail	0.
	syl	Ab:i+gail
	pron	<1@bi2gAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the woman who brought provisions to David and his followers and subsequently became his wife (I Samuel 25:1-42).
Abilene	0.
	syl	Ab:i+lene
	pron	<1@b*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Texas. Pop.: 89653 (1970).
ability	ety	C14: from Old French from Latin habilit*_as aptitude, handiness, from habilis #7able 
abilities	infl
	head	ability
	syl	a:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ability	1.
	syl	a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power.
	exam	1	the ability to cope with a problem.
ability	2.
	syl	a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	considerable proficiency; natural capability.
	exam	1	a man of ability.
ability	3.
	syl	a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	special talents.
Abingdon	0.
	syl	Ab+ing+don
	pron	<1@biGd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, in Oxfordshire. Pop.: 18596 (1971).
ab initio	0.
	syl	ab in:i+ti:o
	pron	Latin. <@b> <i1niSi2*u>
	def	from the start.
abiogenesis	ety	C19: New Latin, from {#7a -%1}#7+bio -#7+genesis 
abiogenesis	0.
	syl	a:bi:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2AbI*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical process by which living organisms arise from inanimate matter: formerly thought to explain the origin of microorganisms. Also called: {spontaneous generation, autogenesis}. Compare {biogenesis}.
abiogenetic	sub
	head	abiogenesis
	syl	a:bi:o+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
abiogenist	sub
	head	abiogenesis
	syl	a:bi:og+e:nist
	pron	<2AbI1oJinist>
	pos	n.
abiosis	ety	C20: from {#7a -%1}#7+ Greek bi*_osis a way of living &- a@.bi@.ot+ic (#!e$Iba$I@!$At$Ik) adj.
abiosis	0.
	syl	a:bi:o+sis
	pron	<2AbI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of life.
abirritant	1.
	syl	ab+ir+ri+tant
	pron	<@b1irit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relieving irritation.
abirritant	2.
	syl	ab+ir+ri+tant
	pron	<@b1irit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or agent that relieves irritation.
abirritate	0.
	syl	ab+ir+ri+tate
	pron	<@b1iri2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to soothe or relieve irritation.
abject	ety	C14 (in the sense: rejected, cast out): from Latin abjectus thrown or cast away, from abjicere, from ab- away+ jacere to throw
abject	1.
	syl	ab+ject
	pron	<1@bJekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	utterly wretched or hopeless.
abject	2.
	syl	ab+ject
	pron	<1@bJekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	miserable; forlorn; dejected.
abject	3.
	syl	ab+ject
	pron	<1@bJekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating humiliation; submissive.
	exam	1	an abject apology.
abject	4.
	syl	ab+ject
	pron	<1@bJekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	contemptible; despicable; servile.
	exam	1	an abject liar.
abjection	sub
	head	abject
	syl	ab+1jec+tion
	pos	n.
abjectly	sub
	head	abject
	syl	ab+ject+ly
	pos	adv.
abjure	ety	C15: from Old French abjurer or Latin abjur*_are to deny on oath
abjure	1.
	syl	ab+jure
	pron	<*b1Ju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to renounce or retract, esp. formally, solemnly, or under oath.
abjure	2.
	syl	ab+jure
	pron	<*b1Ju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abstain from or reject.
abjuration	sub
	head	abjure
	syl	ab+ju+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
abjurer	sub
	head	abjure
	syl	ab+1jur+er
	pos	n.
Abkhaz	infl
	syl	Ab+khaz
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Abkhaz	1.
	syl	Ab+khaz
	pron	<@b1ka:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Georgian people living east of the Black Sea.
Abkhaz	2.
	syl	Ab+khaz
	pron	<@b1ka:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the North Caucasian family.
Abkhaz Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ab+khaz Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the NW Georgian SSR between the Black Sea and the Caucasus Mountains: a subtropical region, with mountains rising over 3900 m (13000 ft.). Capital: Sukhumi. Pop.: 486959 (1970). Area: 8600 sq. km (3320 sq. miles). Also called: {Ab+kha+zi@.a} (@ab#!k$a$:z$I$$).
abl	0.
	syl	abl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ablative.
ablactation	1.
	syl	ab+lac+ta+tion
	pron	<2@bl@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the weaning of an infant.
ablactation	2.
	syl	ab+lac+ta+tion
	pron	<2@bl@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the cessation of milk secretion in the breasts.
ablate	ety	C20: back formation from #7ablation 
ablate	0.
	syl	ab+late
	pron	<@b1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove by ablation.
ablation	ety	C15: from Late Latin ablati*_on-, from Latin auferre to carry away, remove
ablation	1.
	syl	ab+la+tion
	pron	<@b1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical removal of an organ, structure, or part.
ablation	2.
	syl	ab+la+tion
	pron	<@b1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the melting or wearing away of an ex?!pendable part, such as the heat shield of a space re-entry vehicle on passing through the earth's atmosphere.
ablation	3.
	syl	ab+la+tion
	pron	<@b1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the wearing away of a rock or glacier.
ablative	1.
	syl	ab+la+tive
	pron	<1@bl*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	in certain inflected languages such as Latin
	def	denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives indicating the agent in passive sentences or the instrument, manner, or place of the action described by the verb.
ablative	2.a.
	syl	ab+la+tive
	pron	<1@bl*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the ablative case.
ablative	2.b.
	syl	ab+la+tive
	pron	<1@bl*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or speech element in the ablative case.
ablative absolute	0.
	syl	ab+la+tive ab+so+lute
	pos	n.
	def	an absolute construction in Latin grammar in which a head noun and a modifier in the ablative case function as a sentence modifier; for example, @6the enemy having been beaten@9.
ablator	ety	C20: from #7ablation 
ablator	0.
	syl	ab+la+tor
	pron	<@b1lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the heat shield of a space vehicle, which melts or wears away during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere.
ablaut	ety	German, coined 1819 by Jakob Grimm from ab off+ Laut sound
ablaut	0.
	syl	ab+laut
	pron	<1@blaut>, German <1aplaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	vowel gradation, esp. in Indo-European languages. See { {gradation} (sense 5)}.
ablaze	1.
	syl	a:blaze
	pron	<*1blAz>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	on fire; burning.
ablaze	2.
	syl	a:blaze
	pron	<*1blAz>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	brightly illuminated.
ablaze	3.
	syl	a:blaze
	pron	<*1blAz>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	emotionally aroused.
able	ety	C14: ultimately from Latin habilis easy to hold, manageable, apt, from hab*_ere to have, hold+ -ilis -#7ile 
able	1.
	syl	a:ble
	pron	<1AbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having the necessary power, resources, skill, time, opportunity, etc., to do something.
	exam	1	able to swim.
able	2.
	syl	a:ble
	pron	<1AbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable; competent; talented.
	exam	1	an able teacher.
able	3.
	syl	a:ble
	pron	<1AbL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	qualified, competent, or authorized to do some specific act.
-able	ety	via Old French from Latin -*_abilis, -*_ibilis, forms of -bilis, adjectival suffix
-able	0.
	syl	-a:ble
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-able	1.
	syl	-a:ble
	def	capable of, suitable for, or deserving of (being acted upon as indicated).
	exam	1	enjoyable;
	exam	2	pitiable;
	exam	3	readable;
	exam	4	separable;
	exam	5	washable.
-able	2.
	syl	-a:ble
	def	inclined to; given to; able to; causing.
	exam	1	comfortable;
	exam	2	reasonable;
	exam	3	variable.
-ably	sub
	head	-able
	syl	-a:bly
-ability	sub
	head	-able
	syl	-a:bil:i:ty
able-bodied	0.
	syl	a:ble-bod:ied
	pos	adj.
	def	physically strong and healthy; robust.
able-bodied seaman	0.
	syl	a:ble-bod:ied sea+man
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinary seaman, esp. one in the merchant navy, who has been trained in certain skills. Also: {able seaman}. Abbrev.: {A.B., a.b}.
able rating	0.
	syl	a:ble rat+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Royal Navy
	def	a rating who is qualified to perform certain duties of seamanship.
abloom	0.
	syl	a:bloom
	pron	<*1blu:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in flower; blooming.
ablution	ety	C14: ultimately from Latin abl*_uere to wash away
ablution	1.
	syl	ab+lu+tion
	pron	<*1blu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels.
ablution	2.
	syl	ab+lu+tion
	pron	<*1blu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the act of washing (esp. in the phrase {perform one's ablutions) }.
ablution	3.
	syl	ab+lu+tion
	pron	<*1blu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military informal.
	def	latrines.
ablutionary	sub
	head	ablution
	syl	ab+1lu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
ably	0.
	syl	a:bly
	pron	<1Abli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a competent or skilful manner.
ABM	0.
	syl	ABM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	antiballistic missile.
abnegate	ety	C17: from Latin abneg*_are to deny
abnegate	0.
	syl	ab+ne+gate
	pron	<1@bni2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny to oneself; renounce (privileges, pleasure, etc.).
abnegation	sub
	head	abnegate
	syl	ab+ne+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
abnegator	sub
	head	abnegate
	syl	ab+ne+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
Abney level	ety	C20: named after W. de W. Abney, died 1920, English scientist
Abney level	0.
	syl	Ab:ney lev+el
	pron	<1@bni>
	pos	n.
	def	a surveying instrument consisting of a spirit level and a sighting tube, used to measure the angle of inclination of a line from the observer to another point.
abnormal	ety	C19: {#7ab -%1}#7+normal, replacing earlier anormal from Medieval Latin anormalus, a blend of Late Latin an*_omalus #7anomalous+ Latin abnormis departing from a rule &- ab+#!nor+mal+ly adv.
abnormal	1.
	syl	ab+nor+mal
	pron	<@b1nc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not normal; deviating from the usual or typical; extraordinary.
abnormal	2.
	syl	ab+nor+mal
	pron	<@b1nc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	odd in behaviour or appearance; strange.
abnormalities	infl
	head	abnormality
	syl	ab+nor+mal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abnormality	1.
	syl	ab+nor+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2@bnc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal feature, event, etc.
abnormality	2.
	syl	ab+nor+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2@bnc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical malformation; deformity.
abnormality	3.
	syl	ab+nor+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2@bnc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	deviation from the typical or usual; irregularity.
abnormal psychology	0.
	syl	ab+nor+mal psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the study of behaviour patterns that diverge widely from generally accepted norms, esp. those of a pathological nature.
Abos	infl
	head	Abo
	syl	Ab:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Abo	0.a.
	syl	Ab:o
	pron	<1@b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal, often derogatory.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	short for {Aborigine}.
Abo	0.b.
	syl	Ab:o
	pron	<1@b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal, often derogatory.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; as modifier
	exam	1	an Abo reserve.
Abo	0.
	syl	*%A:bo
	pron	<1o:bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish name for {Turku}.
ABO system	0.
	syl	ABO sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system for classifying human blood on the basis of the presence or absence of two antigens in the red cells: there are four such blood types (A, B, AB, and O).
aboard	1.
	syl	a:board
	pron	<*1bc:d>
	pos	adv. adj. postpositive; prep.
	def	on, in, onto, or into (a ship, train, aircraft, etc.).
aboard	2.
	syl	a:board
	pron	<*1bc:d>
	pos	adv. adj. postpositive; prep.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	alongside (a vessel).
all aboard	3.
	head	aboard
	syl	all aboard&!
	pos	interj.
	def	a warning to passengers to board a vehicle, ship, etc.
abode	ety	C17: n. formed from #7abide 
abode	H1.0.
	syl	a:bode
	pron	<*1b*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which one lives; one's home.
abode	H2.0.
	syl	a:bode
	pron	<*1b*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense and past participle of {abide}.
abohm	0.
	syl	ab+ohm
	pron	<@b1*um>, <1@b2*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of resistance in the electromagnetic system: equivalent to 10%-%9 ohm.
aboideau	ety	Canadian French
aboiteau	alt
	head	aboideau
	or	aboideau
	syl	a:boi+teau
	pron	<1@b*2t*u>
	pos	n.
aboideaus	infl
	head	aboideau
	or	aboiteaus
	syl	a:boi+deaus
	pron	<-2d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aboideaux	infl
	head	aboideau
	or	aboiteaux
	syl	a:boi+deaux
	pron	<-2d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aboiteaus	infl
	head	aboideau
	or	aboideaus
	syl	a:boi+teaus
	pron	<-2t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aboiteaux	infl
	head	aboideau
	or	aboideaux
	syl	a:boi+teaux
	pron	<-2t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aboideau	1.
	or	aboiteau
	syl	a:boi+deau
	pron	<1@b*2d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Canadian Maritimes
	def	a dyke with a sluice gate that allows flood water to drain off while keeping the sea water out.
aboideau	2.
	or	aboiteau
	syl	a:boi+deau
	pron	<1@b*2d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Canadian Maritimes
	def	a sluice gate in a dyke.
abolish	ety	C15: from Old French aboliss- (lengthened stem of abolir) , ultimately from Latin abol*_ere to destroy
abolish	0.
	syl	a:bol+ish
	pron	<*1boliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do away with (laws, regulations, customs, etc.); put an end to.
abolishable	sub
	head	abolish
	syl	a:1bol+ish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
abolisher	sub
	head	abolish
	syl	a:1bol+ish+er
	pos	n.
abolishment	sub
	head	abolish
	syl	a:1bol+ish+ment
	pos	n.
abolition	ety	C16: from Latin abolitio, from abol*_ere to destroy
abolition	1.
	syl	ab:o+li+tion
	pron	<2@b*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of abolishing or the state of being abolished; annulment.
abolition	2.
	syl	ab:o+li+tion
	pron	<2@b*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in British territories
	def	the ending of the slave trade (1807) or the ending of slavery (1833): accomplished after a long campaign led by William Wilberforce.
abolition	3.
	syl	ab:o+li+tion
	pron	<2@b*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in the U.S.
	def	the emancipation of the slaves, accomplished by the Emancipation Proclamation issued in 1863 and ratified in 1865.
abolitionary	sub
	head	abolition
	syl	ab:o+1li+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
abolitionism	sub
	head	abolition
	syl	ab:o+1li+tion+ism
	pos	n.
abolitionist	sub
	head	abolition
	syl	ab:o+1li+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
abomasum	ety	C18: New Latin, from {#7ab -%1}#7+ om*_asum bullock's tripe
abomasum	0.
	syl	ab:o+ma+sum
	pron	<2@b*1mAs*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth and last compartment of the stomach of ruminants, which receives and digests food from the psalterium and passes it on to the small intestine.
A-bomb	0.
	syl	A-bomb
	pos	n.
	def	short for {atom bomb}.
abominable	ety	C14: from Latin ab*_omin*_abilis, from ab*_omin*_ar*_i to #7abominate 
abominable	1.
	syl	a:bom:i+na:ble
	pron	<*1bomin*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive; loathsome; detestable.
abominable	2.
	syl	a:bom:i+na:ble
	pron	<*1bomin*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very bad, unpleasant, or inferior.
	exam	1	abominable weather;
	exam	2	abominable workmanship.
abominably	sub
	head	abominable
	syl	a:1bom:i+na:bly
	pos	adv.
abominable snowman	ety	a translation of Tibetan metohkangmi, from metoh foul+ kangmi snowman
abominable snowman	0.
	syl	a:bom:i+na:ble snow+man
	pos	n.
	def	a large legendary manlike or apelike creature, alleged to inhabit the Himalayan Mountains. Also called: {yeti}.
abominate	ety	C17: from the past participle of Latin ab*_omin*_ar*_i to regard as an ill omen, from ab- away from+ *_omin-, from #7omen 
abominate	0.
	syl	a:bom:i+nate
	pron	<*1bomi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dislike intensely; loathe; detest.
abominator	sub
	head	abominate
	syl	a:1bom:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
abomination	1.
	syl	a:bom:i+na+tion
	pron	<*2bomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is disgusting or loathsome.
abomination	2.
	syl	a:bom:i+na+tion
	pron	<*2bomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an action that is vicious, vile, etc.
abomination	3.
	syl	a:bom:i+na+tion
	pron	<*2bomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	intense loathing or disgust.
abondance	0.
	syl	a:bon+dance
	pron	French <ab?~c1d*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a variant spelling of { {abundance} (sense 6)}.
a bon march'e	0.
	syl	*`a bon mar+ch*'e
	pron	French. <a b?~c mar1SA>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a bargain price.
aboral	0.
	syl	ab+o:ral
	pron	<@b1c:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	away from or opposite the mouth.
aboriginal	0.
	syl	ab:o+rig:i+nal
	pron	<2@b*1riJinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in a place from the earliest known period; indigenous; autochthonous.
aboriginally	sub
	head	aboriginal
	syl	ab:o+1rig:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
Aboriginal	1.
	syl	Ab:o+rig:i+nal
	pron	<2@b*1riJinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Aborigines of Australia.
Aboriginal	2.
	syl	Ab:o+rig:i+nal
	pron	<2@b*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for an Australian {Aborigine}.
aborigine	ety	C16: back formation from aborigines, from Latin: inhabitants of Latium in pre-Roman times, probably represent?!ing some tribal name but associated in folk etymology with ab origine from the beginning
aborigine	0.
	syl	ab:o+rig:i+ne
	pron	<2@b*1riJini>
	pos	n.
	def	an original inhabitant of a country or region who has been there from the earliest known times.
Aborigine	1.
	syl	Ab:o+rig:i+ne
	pron	<2@b*1riJini>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {native Australian}, (Austral.) {native}, (Austral.) {Black}. a member of a dark-skinned hunting and gathering people who were living in Australia when European settlers arrived. Often shortened to {Abo}.
Aborigine	2.
	syl	Ab:o+rig:i+ne
	pron	<2@b*1riJini>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the languages of this people. See also { {Australian} (sense 3)}.
aborning	ety	C20: from #7a -%2#7+ borning, from #7born 
aborning	0.
	syl	a:born+ing
	pron	<*1bc:niG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	while being born, developed, or realized (esp. in the phrase {die aborning}) .
abort	ety	C16: from Latin abort*_are, from the past participle of abor*_ir*_i to miscarry, from ab- wrongly, badly+ or*_ir*_i to appear, arise, be born
abort	1.
	syl	a:bort
	pron	<*1bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to terminate or cause to terminate pregnancy before the fetus is viable.
abort	2.
	syl	a:bort
	pron	<*1bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail to come to completion; go wrong.
abort	3.
	syl	a:bort
	pron	<*1bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interrupt the development of.
abort	4.
	syl	a:bort
	pron	<*1bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give birth to a dead or nonviable fetus.
abort	5.
	syl	a:bort
	pron	<*1bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a space flight, military operation, etc.
	def	to fail or terminate prematurely.
abort	6.
	syl	a:bort
	pron	<*1bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an organism or part of an organism
	def	to fail to develop into the mature form.
aborticide	1.
	syl	a:bor+ti+cide
	pron	<*1bc:ti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of a fetus; feticide.
aborticide	2.
	syl	a:bor+ti+cide
	pron	<*1bc:ti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that kills a fetus.
abortifacient	1.
	syl	a:bor+ti+fa+cient
	pron	<*2bc:ti1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing abortion.
abortifacient	2.
	syl	a:bor+ti+fa+cient
	pron	<*2bc:ti1fAS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that causes abortion.
abortion	1.
	syl	a:bor+tion
	pron	<*1bc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an operation or other procedure to terminate pregnancy before the fetus is viable.
abortion	2.
	syl	a:bor+tion
	pron	<*1bc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the premature termination of pregnancy by spontaneous or induced expulsion of a nonviable fetus from the uterus.
abortion	3.
	syl	a:bor+tion
	pron	<*1bc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the products of abortion; an aborted fetus.
abortion	4.
	syl	a:bor+tion
	pron	<*1bc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrest of development of an organ.
abortion	5.
	syl	a:bor+tion
	pron	<*1bc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to develop to completion or maturity.
	exam	1	the project proved an abortion.
abortion	6.
	syl	a:bor+tion
	pron	<*1bc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is de?!formed.
abortional	sub
	head	abortion
	syl	a:1bor+tion+al
	pos	adj.
abortionist	0.
	syl	a:bor+tion+ist
	pron	<*1bc:S*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who performs abortions, esp. illegally.
abortive	1.
	syl	a:bor+tive
	pron	<*1bc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing to achieve a purpose; fruitless.
abortive	2.
	syl	a:bor+tive
	pron	<*1bc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms
	def	imperfectly developed; rudimentary.
abortive	3.
	syl	a:bor+tive
	pron	<*1bc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing abortion; abortifacient.
Abukir Bay	alt
	head	Aboukir Bay
	or	Aboukir Bay
	syl	A:bu+kir Bay
	pron	<2@bu:1ki*>
	pos	n.
Aboukir Bay	0.
	or	Abukir Bay
	syl	A:bou+kir Bay
	pron	<2@bu:1ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bay on the N coast of Egypt, where the Nile enters the Mediterranean: site of the Battle of the Nile (1798), in which Nelson defeated the French fleet. Arabic name: {Abu Q*^ir}.
aboulia	0.
	syl	a:bou+li:a
	pron	<*1bu:li*>, <-1bju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {abulia}.
abound	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin abund*_are to overflow, from und*_are to flow, from unda wave
abound	1.
	syl	a:bound
	pron	<*1baund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exist or occur in abundance; be plentiful.
	exam	1	a swamp in which snakes abound.
abound	2.
	syl	a:bound
	pron	<*1baund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with or in
	def	to be plentifully supplied (with); teem (with).
	exam	1	the gardens abound with flowers;
	exam	2	the fields abound in corn.
about	ety	Old English ab*_utan, onb*_utan on the outside of, around, from #7on+ b*_utan outside
about	1.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	prep.
	def	relating to; concerning; on the subject of.
about	2.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	prep.
	def	near or close to.
about	3.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	prep.
	def	carried on.
	exam	1	I haven't any money about me.
about	4.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	prep.
	def	on every side of; all the way around.
about	5.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	prep.
	def	active in or engaged in.
	exam	1	she is about her business.
about	6.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	prep.
	usage	foll. by an infinitive
	def	ready to or intending to: often used to form an immediate future verb.
	exam	1	he was about to jump.
about	7.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	approximately; near in number, time, degree, etc..
	exam	1	about 50 years old.
about	8.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	nearby.
about	9.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	here and there; from place to place; in no particular direction.
	exam	1	walk about to keep warm.
about	10.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	all around; on every side.
about	11.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or to the opposite direction.
	exam	1	he turned about and came back.
about	12.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	in rotation or revolution.
	exam	1	turn and turn about.
about	13.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	def	used in informal phrases to indicate understatement.
	exam	1	I've had just about enough of your insults;
	exam	2	it's about time you stopped.
about	14.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in circumference; around.
about	15.
	syl	a:bout
	pron	<*1baut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	predicative
	def	active; astir after sleep.
	exam	1	up and about.
about-ships	infl
	head	about-ship
	syl	a:bout-ships
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
about-shipping	infl
	head	about-ship
	syl	a:bout-ship:ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
about-shipped	infl
	head	about-ship
	syl	a:bout-shipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
about-ship	0.
	syl	a:bout-ship
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to manoeuvre a vessel onto a new tack.
about face	alt
	head	about turn
	or	about turn
	syl	a:bout face
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S.
about turn	1.
	or	about face
	syl	a:bout turn
	pos	interj.
	def	a military command to a formation of men to reverse the direction in which they are facing.
about-turn	infl
	head	about turn
	or	about-face
	syl	a:bout-turn
	pos	n.
about-face	infl
	head	about turn
	or	about-turn
	syl	a:bout-face.
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
about turn	2.
	or	about face
	syl	a:bout turn
	pos	n.
	def	a complete change or reversal, as of opinion, attitude, direction, etc.
about-turn	infl
	head	about turn
	or	about-face
	syl	a:bout-turn
	pos	vb.
about-face	infl
	head	about turn
	or	about-turn
	syl	a:bout-face.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
about turn	3.
	or	about face
	syl	a:bout turn
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform an about-turn.
above	ety	Old English abufan, from a- on+ bufan above
above	1.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	on top of or higher than; over.
	exam	1	the sky above the earth.
above	2.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	greater than in quantity or degree.
	exam	1	above average in weight.
above	3.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	superior to or prior to.
	exam	1	to place honour above wealth.
above	4.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	too honourable or high-minded for.
	exam	1	above petty gossiping.
above	5.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	too respected for; beyond.
	exam	1	above suspicion;
	exam	2	above reproach.
above	6.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	too difficult to be understood by.
	exam	1	the talk was above me.
above	7.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	louder or higher than (other noise).
	exam	1	I heard her call above the radio.
above	8.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	in preference to.
	exam	1	I love you above all others.
above	9.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	north of.
	exam	1	which town lies just above London??
above	10.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	upstream from.
above all	11.
	head	above
	syl	above all.
	def	most of all or most important.
above and beyond	12.
	head	above
	syl	above and beyond.
	def	in addition to.
above oneself	13.
	head	above
	syl	above oneself.
	def	presumptuous or conceited. {~}
above	14.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	in or to a higher place.
	exam	1	the sky above.
above	15.a.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	in a previous place (in something written).
above	15.b.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	the above-mentioned clause.
above	16.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	higher in rank or position.
above	17.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	prep.
	def	in or concerned with heaven.
	exam	1	seek the things that are above.
the above	18.
	head	above
	syl	the above.
	def	something that is above or previously mentioned.
above	19.
	syl	a:bove
	pron	<*1b^v>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentioned or appearing in a previous place (in something written).
(aboveboard	infl
	head	above board
	syl	(aboveboard
	pos	adj.
above board	0.
	syl	a:bove board
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	, in the open; without dishonesty, concealment, or fraud.
ab ovo	ety	literally: from the egg
ab ovo	0.
	syl	ab o:vo
	pron	Latin. <@b> <1*uv*u>
	def	from the beginning.
abp	alt
	head	Abp
	or	Abp
	syl	abp.
Abp	0.
	or	abp
	syl	Abp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	archbishop.
abr	1.
	syl	abr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	abridged.
abr	2.
	syl	abr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	abridgment.
abracadabra	ety	C17: from Latin: magical word used in certain Gnostic writings, perhaps related to Greek Abrasax, a Gnostic deity
abracadabra	1.
	syl	ab+ra+ca+dab+ra
	pron	<2@br*k*1d@br*>
	pos	interj.
	def	a spoken formula, used esp. by conjurors.
abracadabra	2.
	syl	ab+ra+ca+dab+ra
	pron	<2@br*k*1d@br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a word used in incantations, etc., considered to possess magic powers.
abracadabra	3.
	syl	ab+ra+ca+dab+ra
	pron	<2@br*k*1d@br*>
	pos	n.
	def	gibberish; nonsense.
abrade	ety	C17: from Latin abr*_adere to scrape away, from #7ab -#7+ r*_adere to scrape
abrade	0.
	syl	a:brade
	pron	<*1brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrape away or wear down by friction; erode.
abradant	sub
	head	abrade
	syl	a:1bra+dant
	pos	n.
abrader	sub
	head	abrade
	syl	a:1brad+er
	pos	n.
Abraham	1.
	syl	A:bra:ham
	pron	<1Abr*2h@m>, <-h*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first of the patriarchs, the father of Isaac and the founder of the Hebrew people (Genesis 11-25).
Abraham's bosom	2.
	head	Abraham
	syl	Abraham's bosom.
	def	the place where the just repose after death (Luke 16:22).
abranchiate	ety	C19: #7a -%1#7+branchiate 
abranchial	alt
	head	abranchiate
	or	abranchiate
	syl	a:bran+chi:al
	pos	adj.
abranchiate	0.
	or	abranchial
	syl	a:bran+chi+ate
	pron	<*1br@Gkiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zool?!ogy.
	def	having no gills.
abrasion	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin abr*_asi*_on-, from the past participle of Latin abr*_adere to #7abrade 
abrasion	1.
	syl	a:bra+sion
	pron	<*1brAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of scraping or wearing down by friction.
abrasion	2.
	syl	a:bra+sion
	pron	<*1brAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a scraped area or spot; graze.
abrasion	3.
	syl	a:bra+sion
	pron	<*1brAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	the effect of mechanical erosion of rock, esp. a river bed, by rock fragments scratching and scraping it; wearing down. Compare { {attrition} (sense 3)}, {corrasion}.
abrasive	1.
	syl	a:bra+sive
	pron	<*1brAsiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or material such as sandpaper, pumice, or emery, used for cleaning, grinding, smoothing, or polishing.
abrasive	2.
	syl	a:bra+sive
	pron	<*1brAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing abrasion; grating; rough.
abrasive	3.
	syl	a:bra+sive
	pron	<*1brAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	irritating in manner or personality; causing tension or annoyance.
abraxas	ety	from Greek: invented word
abraxas	0.
	syl	a:brax+as
	pron	<*1br@ks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient charm composed of Greek letters: originally believed to have magical powers and inscribed on amulets, etc., but from the second century #7a.d. personified by Gnostics as a deity, the source of divine emanations.
abreact	0.
	syl	ab+re+act
	pron	<2@bri1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	to alleviate (emotional tension) through abreaction.
abreaction	0.
	syl	ab+re+ac+tion
	pron	<2@bri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the release and expression of emotional tension associated with repressed ideas by bringing those ideas into consciousness.
abreast	1.
	syl	a:breast
	pron	<*1brest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	alongside each other and facing in the same direction.
abreast	2.
	syl	a:breast
	pron	<*1brest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of or with
	def	up to date (with); fully conversant (with).
abri	ety	French, from Latin apricum an open place
abri	0.
	syl	a:bri
	pron	<@1bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelter or place of refuge, esp. in wartime.
abridge	ety	C14: via Old French abregier from Late Latin abbrevi*_are to shorten
abridge	1.
	syl	a:bridge
	pron	<*1briJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the length of (a written work) by condensing or rewriting.
abridge	2.
	syl	a:bridge
	pron	<*1briJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to curtail; diminish.
abridge	3.
	syl	a:bridge
	pron	<*1briJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to deprive of (privileges, rights, etc.).
abridgable	sub
	head	abridge
	or	abridgeable
	syl	a:1bridg+a:ble
	pos	adj.
abridgeable	sub
	head	abridge
	or	abridgable
	syl	a:1bridge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
abridger	sub
	head	abridge
	syl	a:1bridg+er
	pos	n.
abridgement	alt
	head	abridgment
	or	abridgment
	syl	a:bridge+ment
	pron	<*1briJm*nt>
	pos	n.
abridgment	1.
	or	abridgement
	syl	a:bridg+ment
	pron	<*1briJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short?!ened version of a written work.
abridgment	2.
	or	abridgement
	syl	a:bridg+ment
	pron	<*1briJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of abridging or state of being abridged.
abroach	ety	C14: from Old French abrochier from a - to+ brochier to #7broach 
abroach	0.
	syl	a:broach
	pron	<*1br*uC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of a cask, barrel, etc.
	def	tapped; broached.
abroad	ety	C13: from #7a -%2#7+broad 
abroad	1.
	syl	a:broad
	pron	<*1brc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or in a foreign country or countries.
abroad	2.
	syl	a:broad
	pron	<*1brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of news, rumours, etc.
	def	in general circulation; current.
abroad	3.
	syl	a:broad
	pron	<*1brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	out in the open.
abroad	4.
	syl	a:broad
	pron	<*1brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	over a wide area.
abroad	5.
	syl	a:broad
	pron	<*1brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in error.
abrogate	ety	C16: from Latin abrog*_atus repealed, from #7ab -%1#7+ rog*_are to propose (a law)
abrogate	0.
	syl	ab+ro+gate
	pron	<1@br*u2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel or revoke formally or officially; repeal; annul.
abrogation	sub
	head	abrogate
	syl	ab+ro+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
abrogator	sub
	head	abrogate
	syl	ab+ro+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
abrupt	ety	C16: from Latin abruptus broken off, from #7ab -%1#7+ rumpere to break
abrupt	1.
	syl	ab+rupt
	pron	<*1br^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sudden; unexpected.
abrupt	2.
	syl	ab+rupt
	pron	<*1br^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	brusque or brief in speech, manner, etc.; curt.
abrupt	3.
	syl	ab+rupt
	pron	<*1br^pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a style of writing or speaking
	def	making sharp transitions from one subject to another; disconnected.
abrupt	4.
	syl	ab+rupt
	pron	<*1br^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	precipitous; steep.
abrupt	5.
	syl	ab+rupt
	pron	<*1br^pt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped as though a part has been cut off; truncate.
abrupt	6.
	syl	ab+rupt
	pron	<*1br^pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of strata
	def	cropping out suddenly.
abruptly	sub
	head	abrupt
	syl	ab+1rupt+ly
	pos	adv.
abruptness	sub
	head	abrupt
	syl	ab+1rupt+ness
	pos	n.
abruption	ety	C17: from Latin abruptio ; see #7abrupt 
abruption	0.
	syl	ab+rup+tion
	pron	<*1br^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breaking off of a part or parts from a mass.
Abruzzi	0.
	syl	A:bruz+zi
	pron	Italian <a1bruttsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S central Italy, between the Apennines and the Adriatic: separated from the former administrative region {Abruzzi e Molise} in 1965. Capital: Aquila. Pop.: 1163334 (1971). Area: 10794 sq. km (4210 sq. miles).
Absalom	0.
	syl	Ab:sa:lom
	pron	<1@bs*l*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the third son of David, who rebelled against his father and was eventually killed by Joab (II Samuel 15-18).
abscess	ety	C16: from Latin abscessus a going away, a throwing off of bad humours, hence an abscess, from absc*_edere to go away
abscess	1.
	syl	ab+scess
	pron	<1@bses>, <-sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a localized collection of pus formed as the product of inflammation and often caused by bacteria.
abscess	2.
	syl	ab+scess
	pron	<1@bses>, <-sis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form such a collection of pus.
abscessed	sub
	head	abscess
	syl	ab+scessed
	pos	adj.
abscise	ety	C17: from Latin abscisus , from absc*_idere to cut off
abscise	0.
	syl	ab+scise
	pron	<@b1sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate by abscission.
abscissa	ety	C17: New Latin, originally linea abscissa a cut-off line
abscissas	infl
	head	abscissa
	or	abscissae
	syl	ab+scis+sas
	pron	<-1sisE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abscissae	infl
	head	abscissa
	or	abscissas
	syl	ab+scis+sae
	pron	<-1sisE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
abscissa	0.
	syl	ab+scis+sa
	pron	<@b1sis*>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal or -coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of Cartesian coordinates. It is the distance from the -axis measured parallel to the -axis. Compare { {ordinate} (sense 1)}.
abscission	ety	C17: from Latin abscissi*_on-, from #7ab -%1#7+ scissi*_o a cleaving
abscission	1.
	syl	ab+scis+sion
	pron	<@b1siZ*n>, <-1siS->
	pos	n.
	def	the separation of leaves, branches, flowers, and bark from plants by the formation of an abscission layer.
abscission	2.
	syl	ab+scis+sion
	pron	<@b1siZ*n>, <-1siS->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of cutting off.
abscission layer	0.
	syl	ab+scis+sion lay+er
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of parenchyma cells, bounded on both sides by cork, that is formed at the base of fruit, flower, and leaf stems and under bark before abscission. As the parenchyma disintegrates the organ becomes separated from the plant.
abscond	ety	C16: from Latin abscondere to hide, put away, from abs- #7ab -%1#7+ condere to stow
abscond	0.
	syl	ab+scond
	pron	<*b1skond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run away secretly, esp. to avoid prosecution or arrest after stealing something.
absconder	sub
	head	abscond
	syl	ab+1scond+er
	pos	n.
abseil	ety	C20: from German abseilen to descend by a rope, from ab- down+ Seil rope
abseil	1.
	syl	ab+seil
	pron	<1@bsIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	to descend a steep slope or vertical drop by a rope secured from above and coiled around one's body or through karabiners attached to one's body in order to control the speed of descent.
abseil	2.
	syl	ab+seil
	pron	<1@bsIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to descend by rope from a helicopter.
abseil	3.
	syl	ab+seil
	pron	<1@bsIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an instance or the technique of abseiling. {~} Also called: {rappel}.
absence	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin absentia, from abs*_ens a being away
absence	1.
	syl	ab+sence
	pron	<1@bs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being away.
absence	2.
	syl	ab+sence
	pron	<1@bs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the time during which a person or thing is away.
absence	3.
	syl	ab+sence
	pron	<1@bs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being without something; lack.
absent	ety	C14: from Latin absent-, stem of abs*_ens, present participle of abesse to be away
absent	1.
	syl	ab+sent
	pron	<1@bs*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	away or not present.
absent	2.
	syl	ab+sent
	pron	<1@bs*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking; missing.
absent	3.
	syl	ab+sent
	pron	<1@bs*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inattentive; absent-minded.
absent	4.
	syl	ab+sent
	pron	<@b1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (oneself) or keep away.
absenter	sub
	head	absent
	syl	ab+1sent+er
	pos	n.
absentee	0.a.
	syl	ab+sen+tee
	pron	<2@bs*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is absent.
absentee	0.b.
	syl	ab+sen+tee
	pron	<2@bs*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an absentee voter.
absenteeism	0.
	syl	ab+sen+tee+ism
	pron	<2@bs*n1tEiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	persistent absence from work, school, etc.
absentee landlord	0.
	syl	ab+sen+tee land+lord
	pos	n.
	def	a landlord who does not live in or near a property from which he draws an income.
absente reo	ety	Latin: literally: the defendant being absent
absente reo	0.
	syl	ab+sen+te re:o
	pron	<@b1senti> <1rE*u>
	qual	Law.
	def	in the absence of the defendant.
absently	0.
	syl	ab+sent+ly
	pron	<1@bs*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an absent-minded or preoccupied manner; inattentively.
absent-minded	0.
	syl	ab:sent-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	preoccupied; forgetful; inattentive.
absent-mindedly	sub
	head	absent-minded
	syl	ab:sent-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
absent-mindedness	sub
	head	absent-minded
	syl	ab:sent-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
absent without leave	0.
	syl	ab+sent with+out leave
	qual	Military.
	def	the full form of {A.W.O.L}.
absinthe	ety	C15: via French and Latin from Greek apsinthion wormwood
absinth	alt
	head	absinthe
	or	absinthe
	syl	ab+sinth
	pron	<1@bsinT>
	pos	n.
absinthe	1.
	or	absinth
	syl	ab+sinthe
	pron	<1@bsinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a potent green alcoholic drink, technically a gin, originally having high wormwood content.
absinthe	2.
	or	absinth
	syl	ab+sinthe
	pron	<1@bsinT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wormwood} (the plant).
absinthism	0.
	syl	ab+sinth+ism
	pron	<1@bsin2Tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a diseased condition resulting from excessive drinking of absinthe.
absit omen	ety	literally: may the (evil) omen be absent
absit omen	0.
	syl	ab+sit o:men
	pron	Latin. <1@bsit> <1*umen>
	def	may the presentiment not become real or take place.
absolute	ety	C14: from Latin absol*_utus unconditional, freed from, from absolvere. See #7absolve 
absolute	1.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	complete; perfect.
absolute	2.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from limitations, restrictions, or exceptions; unqualified.
	exam	1	an absolute choice.
absolute	3.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having unlimited authority; despotic.
	exam	1	an absolute ruler.
absolute	4.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	undoubted; certain.
	exam	1	the absolute truth.
absolute	5.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	not depend?!ent on, conditioned by, or relative to anything else; independ?!ent.
	exam	1	an absolute term in logic;
	exam	2	the absolute value of a quantity in physics.
absolute	6.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	pure; unmixed.
	exam	1	absolute alcohol.
absolute	7.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a grammatical construction
	def	syntactically independent of the main clause, as for example the construction in the sentence
absolute	8.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a transitive verb
	def	used without a direct object, as the verb in the sentence
absolute	9.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of an adjective
	def	used as a noun, as for instance and in the sentence
absolute	10.a.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of a pressure measurement
	def	not relative to atmospheric pressure.
	exam	1	the pressure was 5 bar absolute.
absolute	10.b.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting absolute or thermo?!dynamic temperature.
absolute	11.a.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {{numerical} (sense 4b.)}. (of a value) having a magnitude but no sign.
absolute	11.b.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a constant
	def	never changing in value.
absolute	11.c.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an inequality
	def	un?!conditional.
absolute	11.d.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a term
	def	not containing a variable.
absolute	12.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a court order or decree
	def	coming into effect immediately and not liable to be modified; final. See {decree absolute}.
absolute	13.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a title to property, etc.
	def	not subject to any encumbrance or condition.
absolute	14.
	syl	ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is absolute.
Absolute	1.a.
	syl	Ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the ultimate basis of reality.
Absolute	1.b.
	syl	Ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	that which is totally un?!conditioned, unrestricted, pure, perfect, or complete.
Absolute	2.
	syl	Ab+so+lute
	pron	<1@bs*2lu:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; in the philosophy of Hegel
	def	that towards which all things evolve dialectically.
absolute alcohol	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid containing at least 99 per cent of pure ethanol by weight.
absolute ceiling	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute ceil+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum height above sea level, usually measured in feet or metres, at which an aircraft can maintain horizontal flight. Compare {service ceiling}.
absolute humidity	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute hu+mid+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the humidity of the atmosphere expressed as the number of grams of water contained in 1 cubic metre of air. Compare {relative humidity}.
absolutely	1.
	syl	ab+so+lute+ly
	pron	<2@bs*1lu:tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an absolute manner, esp. completely or perfectly.
absolutely	2.
	syl	ab+so+lute+ly
	pron	<2@bs*1lu:tli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	yes; certainly; unquestionably.
absolute magnitude	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute mag+ni+tude
	pos	n.
	def	the magnitude a given star would have if it were situated at a distance of 10 parsecs (32.6 light years) from the earth.
absolute majority	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute ma+jor+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a majority of over 50 per cent, such as the total number of votes or seats obtained by a party that beats the combined opposition. Compare {relative majority}.
absolute monarchy	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute mon+ar+chy
	pos	n.
	def	a monarchy without constitutional limits. Compare {constitutional monarchy}.
absolute music	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music that is not designed to depict or evoke any scene or event. Compare {programme music}.
absolute pitch	1.
	syl	ab+so+lute pitch
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to identify or to reproduce the pitch of a note.
absolute pitch	2.
	syl	ab+so+lute pitch
	pos	n.
	def	the exact pitch of a note determined by vibration per second. {~} Also called (not in technical usage): {perfect pitch}. Compare {relative pitch}.
absolute temperature	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute tem+per:a+ture
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thermodynamic temperature}.
absolute unit	1.
	syl	ab+so+lute u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of measurement forming part of the electromagnetic cgs system, such as an abampere or abcoulomb.
absolute unit	2.
	syl	ab+so+lute u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of measurement forming part of a system of units that includes a unit of force defined so that it is independent of the acceleration of free fall.
absolute value	1.
	syl	ab+so+lute val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the magnitude of a real number or quantity regardless of its sign. The absolute value of - is written #800002 -
absolute value	2.
	syl	ab+so+lute val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {modulus}. the positive square root of the sum of the squares of the real and imaginary parts of a complex number: #800004 4+3 =+$/#800006 (4%2+3%2) =5.
absolute viscosity	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute vis+cos+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a full name for {viscosity}, used to distinguish it from kinematic viscosity and specific viscosity.
absolute zero	0.
	syl	ab+so+lute ze:ro
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest temperature theoretically attainable, at which the particles constituting matter would be at rest; the zero of thermodynamic temperature; zero on the International Practical Scale of Temperature: equivalent to -273.15?%C or -459.67?%F.
absolution	ety	C12: from Latin absol*_uti*_on- acquittal, forgiveness of sins, from absolvere to #7absolve 
absolution	1.
	syl	ab+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2@bs*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of absolving or the state of being absolved; release from guilt, obligation, or punishment.
absolution	2.a.
	syl	ab+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2@bs*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal remission of sin pronounced by a priest in the sacrament of penance.
absolution	2.b.
	syl	ab+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2@bs*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the prescribed form of words granting such a remission.
absolutory	sub
	head	absolution
	syl	ab+sol:u+to:ry
	pron	<@b1soljut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
absolutism	1.
	syl	ab+so+lut+ism
	pron	<1@bs*lu:2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle or practice of a political system in which unrestricted power is vested in a monarch, dictator, etc.; despotism.
absolutism	2.
	syl	ab+so+lut+ism
	pron	<1@bs*lu:2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine of the existence of an absolute or nonrelative being.
absolutism	3.
	syl	ab+so+lut+ism
	pron	<1@bs*lu:2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	an uncompromising form of the doctrine of predestination.
absolve	ety	C15: from Latin absolvere to free from, from #7ab -%1#7+ solvere to make loose
absolve	1.
	syl	ab+solve
	pron	<*b1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to release from blame, sin, punishment, obligation, or responsibility.
absolve	2.
	syl	ab+solve
	pron	<*b1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce not guilty; acquit; pardon.
absolvable	sub
	head	absolve
	syl	ab+1solv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
absolver	sub
	head	absolve
	syl	ab+1solv+er
	pos	n.
absonant	ety	C16: Medieval Latin, from Latin #7ab -%1#7+ sonant-, from son*_ans sounding. Compare #7consonant 
absonant	0.
	syl	ab+so+nant
	pron	<1@bs*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	discordant or inharmoni?!ous.
absorb	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin absorb*_ere to suck, swallow, from {#7ab -%1}#7+ sorb*_ere to suck
absorb	1.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soak or suck up (liquids).
absorb	2.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage or occupy (the interest, attention, or time) of (someone); engross.
absorb	3.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive or take in (the energy of an impact).
absorb	4.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to take in all or part of incident radiated energy and retain it without reflection or transmission.
absorb	5.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take in or assimilate; incorporate.
absorb	6.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept and find a market for (goods, etc.).
absorb	7.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay for as part of a commercial transaction.
	exam	1	the distributor absorbed the cost of transport.
absorb	8.
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which one substance, usually a liquid or gas, permeates into or is dissolved by a liquid or solid.
	exam	1	porous solids absorb water;
	exam	2	hydrochloric acid absorbs carbon dioxide.
absorb	xref
	syl	ab+sorb
	pron	<*b1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Compare {{adsorb}}.
absorbability	sub
	head	absorb
	syl	ab+2sorb+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
absorbable	sub
	head	absorb
	syl	ab+1sorb+a:ble
	pos	adj.
absorbance	0.a.
	syl	ab+sorb+ance
	pron	<*b1sc:b*ns>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the logarithm to base ten of internal transmittance.
absorbance	0.b.
	syl	ab+sorb+ance
	pron	<*b1sc:b*ns>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another term for {transmission density}.
absorbed	0.
	syl	ab+sorbed
	pron	<*b1sc:bd>, <-1zc:bd>
	pos	adj.
	def	engrossed; deeply interested.
absorbedly	sub
	head	absorbed
	syl	ab+sorb+ed+ly
	pron	<*b1sc:bidli>, <-1zc:->
	pos	adv.
absorbefacient	1.
	syl	ab+sor+be+fa+cient
	pron	<*b2sc:bi1fAS*nt>, <-2zc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a medicine or other agent that promotes absorption.
absorbefacient	2.
	syl	ab+sor+be+fa+cient
	pron	<*b2sc:bi1fAS*nt>, <-2zc:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	causing or promoting absorption.
absorbent	1.
	syl	ab+sorb+ent
	pron	<*b1sc:b*nt>, <-1zc:->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to absorb.
absorbent	2.
	syl	ab+sorb+ent
	pron	<*b1sc:b*nt>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that absorbs.
absorbency	sub
	head	absorbent
	syl	ab+1sorb+en+cy
	pos	n.
absorbent cotton	0.
	syl	ab+sorb+ent cot+ton
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for { {cotton wool} (sense 1)}.
absorber	1.
	syl	ab+sorb+er
	pron	<*b1sc:b*>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that absorbs.
absorber	2.
	syl	ab+sorb+er
	pron	<*b1sc:b*>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a material, esp. in a nuclear reactor, that absorbs radiation or causes it to lose energy.
absorbing	0.
	syl	ab+sorb+ing
	pron	<*b1sc:biG>, <-1zc:b->
	pos	adj.
	def	occupying one's interest or attention; engrossing; gripping.
absorbingly	sub
	head	absorbing
	syl	ab+1sorb+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
absorptance	ety	C20: #7absorption+ -#7ance
absorption factor	alt
	head	absorptance
	or	absorptance
	syl	ab+sorp+tion fac+tor
	pos	n.
absorptance	0.
	or	absorption factor
	syl	ab+sorp+tance
	pron	<*b1sc:pt*ns>, <-1zc:p->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the ability of an object or surface to absorb radiation, equal to the ratio of the absorbed flux to the incident flux. For a plate of material the ratio of the flux absorbed between the entry and exit surfaces to the flux leaving the entry surface is the {internal absorptance}. Symbol: #Ga Compare {reflectance, transmittance}.
absorption	ety	C16: from Latin absorpti*_on-, from ab?!sorb*_ere to #7absorb 
absorption	1.
	syl	ab+sorp+tion
	pron	<*b1sc:pS*n>, <-1zc:p->
	pos	n.
	def	the process of absorbing or the state of being absorbed.
absorption	2.a.
	syl	ab+sorp+tion
	pron	<*b1sc:pS*n>, <-1zc:p->
	pos	n.
	def	normal assimilation by the tissues of the products of digestion.
absorption	2.b.
	syl	ab+sorp+tion
	pron	<*b1sc:pS*n>, <-1zc:p->
	pos	n.
	def	the process of taking up various gases, fluids, drugs, etc., through the mucous membranes or skin.
absorptive	sub
	head	absorption
	syl	ab+1sorp+tive
	pos	adj.
absorption spectrum	0.
	syl	ab+sorp+tion spec+trum
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic pattern of dark lines or bands that occurs when electromagnetic radiation is passed through an absorbing medium into a spectroscope. The same pattern occurs as coloured lines or bands in the emission spectrum of that medium.
absorptivity	0.
	syl	ab+sorp+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2@bsc:p1tiviti>, <-zc:p->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the ability of a material to absorb radiation, equal to the internal absorptance of a homogeneous plate of the material under conditions in which the path of the radiation has unit length and the boundaries of the plate have no influence.
absquatulate	ety	C19: humorous formation as if from Latin
absquatulate	0.
	syl	ab+squat:u+late
	pron	<@b1skwotju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave; decamp.
abstain	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin abstin*_ere, from abs- #7ab -%1#7+ ten*_ere to hold, keep
abstain	1.
	syl	ab+stain
	pron	<*b1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to choose to refrain.
	exam	1	he abstained from alcohol.
abstain	2.
	syl	ab+stain
	pron	<*b1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to refrain from voting, esp. in a committee, legislature, etc.
abstainer	sub
	head	abstain
	syl	ab+1stain+er
	pos	n.
abstemious	ety	C17: from Latin abst*_emius, from abs- #7ab -%1#7+ t*_em-, from t*_em*_etum intoxicating drink
abstemious	0.
	syl	ab+ste+mi+ous
	pron	<*b1stEmi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	moderate or sparing, esp. in the consumption of alcohol or food; temperate.
abstemiously	sub
	head	abstemious
	syl	ab+1ste+mi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
abstention	ety	C16: from Late Latin abstenti*_on-, from Latin abstin*_ere. See #7abstain 
abstention	1.
	syl	ab+sten+tion
	pron	<*b1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a voluntary decision not to act; the act of refraining or abstaining.
abstention	2.
	syl	ab+sten+tion
	pron	<*b1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of withholding one's vote.
abstentious	sub
	head	abstention
	syl	ab+1sten+tious
	pos	adj.
abstergent	ety	C17: from Latin abstergent-, abst*_ergens wiping off, from abs- away, off+ terg*_ere to wipe
abstergent	0.
	syl	ab+ster+gent
	pron	<*b1stR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cleansing or scouring.
abstinence	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin abstinentia, from abstin*_ere to #7abstain 
abstinence	1.
	syl	ab+sti+nence
	pron	<1@bstin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of refraining from some action or from the use of something, esp. alcohol.
abstinence	2.
	syl	ab+sti+nence
	pron	<1@bstin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the practice of refraining from specific kinds of food or drink, esp. from meat, as an act of penance.
abstract	ety	C14 (in the sense: extracted): from Latin abstractus drawn off, removed from (something specific), from abs- #7ab -%1#7+ trahere to draw
abstract	1.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no reference to material objects or specific examples; not concrete.
abstract	2.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not applied or practical; theoretical.
abstract	3.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to understand; recondite; abstruse.
abstract	4.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Fine arts.
	def	characterized by geometric, formalized, or otherwise nonrepresentational qualities.
abstract	5.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a condensed version of a piece of writing, speech, etc.; summary.
abstract	6.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an abstract term or idea.
abstract	7.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an abstract painting, sculpture, etc.
in the abstract	8.
	head	abstract
	syl	in the abstract.
	def	without reference to specific circumstances or practical experience.
abstract	9.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<@b1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think of (a quality or concept) generally without reference to a specific example; regard theoretically.
abstract	10.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<1@bstr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to summarize or epitomize.
abstract	11.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<@b1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or extract.
abstract	12.
	syl	ab+stract
	pron	<@b1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to steal.
abstracted	1.
	syl	ab+stract+ed
	pron	<@b1str@ktid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lost in thought; preoccu?!pied.
abstracted	2.
	syl	ab+stract+ed
	pron	<@b1str@ktid>
	pos	adj.
	def	taken out or separated; extracted.
abstractedly	sub
	head	abstracted
	syl	ab+1stract+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
abstractedness	sub
	head	abstracted
	syl	ab+1stract+ed+ness
	pos	n.
abstract expressionism	0.
	syl	ab+stract ex+pres+sion+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a school of painting in New York in the 1940s that combined the spontaneity of expressionism with abstract forms in unpremeditated, apparently random, compositions. See also {action painting, tachisme}.
abstraction	1.
	syl	ab+strac+tion
	pron	<@b1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of mind; preoccupa?!tion.
abstraction	2.
	syl	ab+strac+tion
	pron	<@b1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of formulating generalized ideas or concepts by extracting common qualities from specific examples.
abstraction	3.
	syl	ab+strac+tion
	pron	<@b1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea or concept formulated in this way.
	exam	1	good and evil are abstractions.
abstraction	4.
	syl	ab+strac+tion
	pron	<@b1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an abstract painting, sculpture, etc.
abstraction	5.
	syl	ab+strac+tion
	pron	<@b1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of withdrawing or removing.
abstractive	sub
	head	abstraction
	syl	ab+1strac+tive
	pos	adj.
abstractively	sub
	head	abstraction
	syl	ab+1strac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
abstractionism	0.
	syl	ab+strac+tion+ism
	pron	<@b1str@kS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory and practice of the abstract, esp. of abstract art. &- {ab+#!strac+tion+ist}
abstract noun	0.
	syl	ab+stract noun
	pos	n.
	def	a noun that refers to an abstract concept. Compare {concrete noun}.
abstract of title	0.
	syl	ab+stract of ti+tle
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a summary of the ownership of land, showing the original grant, conveyances, and any incumbrances.
abstriction	ety	C17: from Latin #7ab -%1#7+ strictio a binding, from stringere to bind
abstriction	0.
	syl	ab+stric+tion
	pron	<@b1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the separation and release of a mature spore from a sporophore by the formation of a septum. This process occurs in some fungi.
abstruse	ety	C16: from Latin abstr*_usus thrust away, concealed, from abs- #7ab -%1#7+ tr*_udere to thrust
abstruse	0.
	syl	ab+struse
	pron	<*b1stru:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easy to understand; recondite; esoteric.
abstrusely	sub
	head	abstruse
	syl	ab+1struse+ly
	pos	adv.
abstruseness	sub
	head	abstruse
	syl	ab+1struse+ness
	pos	n.
absurd	ety	C16: via French from Latin absurdus dissonant,@T senseless,@T from@T #7ab -%1@T (intensive)+ surdus@T dull-sounding, indistinct
absurd	1.
	syl	ab+surd
	pron	<*b1sR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	at variance with reason; incongruous; ridiculous.
absurd	2.
	syl	ab+surd
	pron	<*b1sR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	ludicrous.
absurdity	sub
	head	absurd
	or	absurdness
	syl	ab+1surd+i:ty
	pos	n.
absurdness	sub
	head	absurd
	or	absurdity
	syl	ab+1surd+ness
	pos	n.
absurdly	sub
	head	absurd
	syl	ab+1surd+ly
	pos	adv.
Abu-Bakr	alt
	head	Abu-Bekr
	or	Abu-Bekr
	syl	A:bu-Bakr
	pron	<*2bu:1b@k*>
	pos	n.
Abu-Bekr	0.
	or	Abu-Bakr
	syl	A:bu-Bekr
	pron	<*2bu:1bek*>
	pos	n.
	def	573-634 #7a.d., father-in-law of Mohammed; the first caliph of Islam.
Abu Dhabi	0.
	syl	Ab:u Dha+bi
	pron	<1@bu:> <1da:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheikdom of SE Arabia, on the S coast of the Persian Gulf: the chief sheikdom and capital of the United Arab Emirates, consisting principally of the port of Abu Dhabi and a desert hinterland; contains major oilfields. Pop.: 65000 (1972 est.). Area: about 10360 sq. km (4000 sq. miles).
Abukir	0.
	syl	A:bu+kir
	pron	<2@bu:1ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aboukir}.
abulia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek aboulia lack of resolution, from #7a -%1#7+ boul*_e will
aboulia	alt
	head	abulia
	or	abulia
	syl	a:bou+li:a
	pron	<*1bu:li*>, <-1bju:->
	pos	n.
abulia	0.
	or	aboulia
	syl	a:bu+li:a
	pron	<*1bu:li*>, <-1bju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a loss of will power.
abulic	sub
	head	abulia
	syl	a:1bu+lic
	pos	adj.
abundance	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin abundantia, from abund*_are to #7abound 
abundance	1.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a copious supply; great amount.
abundance	2.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	fullness or benevolence.
	exam	1	from the abundance of my heart.
abundance	3.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	degree of plentifulness.
abundance	4.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the extent to which an element occurs in the earth's crust or some other specified environment: expressed in parts per million or as a percent?!age.
abundance	5.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the ratio of the number of atoms of a specific isotope in a mixture of isotopes of an element to the total number of atoms present: often expressed as a percentage.
	exam	1	the abundance of neon-22 in natural neon is 8.82 per cent.
abundance	6.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {abondance}. a call in solo whist undertaking to make nine tricks.
abundance	7.
	syl	a:bun+dance
	pron	<*1b^nd*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	affluence.
abundant	ety	C14: from Latin abundant-, present participle of abund*_are to #7abound 
abundant	1.
	syl	a:bun+dant
	pron	<*1b^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in plentiful supply.
abundant	2.
	syl	a:bun+dant
	pron	<*1b^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by in
	def	having a plentiful supply (of).
abundant	3.
	syl	a:bun+dant
	pron	<*1b^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical element or mineral
	def	occurring to an extent specified in relation to other elements or minerals in the earth's crust or some other specified environment.
abundant	4.
	syl	a:bun+dant
	pron	<*1b^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an isotope
	def	occurring to an extent specified in relation to other isotopes in a mixture of isotopes.
abundantly	sub
	head	abundant
	syl	a:1bun+dant+ly
	pos	adv.
ab urbe condita	0.
	syl	ab ur:be con+di+ta
	pron	Latin. <@b> <1R:bi> <1kondit*>
	def	the full form of {A.U.C}.
abuse	ety	C14 (vb.): via Old French from Latin ab*_usus, past participle of ab*_ut*_i to misuse, from #7ab -%1#7+ *_ut*_i to #7use 
abuse	1.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use incorrectly or improperly; misuse.
abuse	2.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maltreat.
abuse	3.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak insultingly or cruelly to; revile.
abuse	4.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	reflexive
	def	to masturbate.
abuse	5.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	improp?!er, incorrect, or excessive use; misuse.
abuse	6.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	maltreatment of a person; injury.
abuse	7.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	insulting, contemptuous, or coarse speech.
abuse	8.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an evil, unjust, or corrupt practice.
abuse	9.
	syl	a:buse
	pron	<*1bju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a deception.
abuser	sub
	head	abuse
	syl	a:1bus+er
	pos	n.
Abu Simbel	0.
	syl	Ab:u Sim+bel
	pron	<2@bu:> <1simbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a former village in S Egypt: site of two temples of Rameses II, which were moved to higher ground (1966-67) before the area behind the Aswan High Dam was flooded. Also called: {Ipsambul}.
abusive	1.
	syl	a:bu+sive
	pron	<*1bju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by insulting or coarse language.
abusive	2.
	syl	a:bu+sive
	pron	<*1bju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by maltreatment.
abusive	3.
	syl	a:bu+sive
	pron	<*1bju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	incorrectly used; corrupt.
abusively	sub
	head	abusive
	syl	a:1bu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
abusiveness	sub
	head	abusive
	syl	a:1bu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
abut	ety	C15: from Old French abouter to join at the ends, border on; influenced by abuter to touch at an end, buttress
abuts	infl
	head	abut
	syl	a:buts
	pos	vb.
abutting	infl
	head	abut
	syl	a:but+ting
	pos	vb.
abutted	infl
	head	abut
	syl	a:but+ted.
	pos	vb.
abut	0.
	syl	a:but
	pron	<*1b^t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on, upon, or against
	def	to adjoin, touch, or border on (something) at one end.
abuttal	sub
	head	abut
	syl	a:1but+tal
	pos	n.
abutilon	ety	C18: New Latin from Arabic
abutilon	0.
	syl	a:bu+ti+lon
	pron	<*1bju:til*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or herbaceous plant of the malvaceous genus such as the flowering maple, that have showy white, yellow, or red flowers.
abuttal	alt
	head	abutment
	or	abutment
	syl	a:but+tal
	pos	n.
abutment	1.
	or	abuttal
	syl	a:but+ment
	pron	<*1b^tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or process of abutting.
abutment	2.a.
	or	abuttal
	syl	a:but+ment
	pron	<*1b^tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that abuts.
abutment	2.b.
	or	abuttal
	syl	a:but+ment
	pron	<*1b^tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the thing on which something abuts.
abutment	2.c.
	or	abuttal
	syl	a:but+ment
	pron	<*1b^tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of junction between them.
abutment	3.
	or	abuttal
	syl	a:but+ment
	pron	<*1b^tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect., civil engineering.
	def	a construction that takes the thrust of an arch or vault or supports the end of a bridge.
abuttals	0.
	syl	a:but+tals
	pron	<*1b^tLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the boundaries of a plot of land where it abuts against other property.
abutter	0.
	syl	a:but+ter
	pron	<*1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the owner of adjoining property.
abuzz	0.
	syl	a:buzz
	pron	<*1b^z>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	humming, as with conversa?!tion, activity, etc.; buzzing.
abvolt	0.
	syl	ab+volt
	pron	<1@b2v*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of potential difference in the electromagnetic system; the potential difference between two points when work of 1 erg must be done to transfer 1 abcoulomb of charge from one point to the other: equivalent to 10%#-%8 volt.
abwatt	0.
	syl	ab+watt
	pron	<1@b2wot>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of power in the electro?!magnetic system, equal to the power dissipated when a current of 1 abampere flows across a potential difference of 1 abvolt: equivalent to 10%#-%7 watt.
aby	ety	Old English *_abycgan to pay for, atone for, from bycgan to buy
abye	alt
	head	aby
	or	aby
	syl	a:bye
	pron	<*1bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abys	infl
	head	aby
	or	abyes
	syl	a:bys
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abyes	infl
	head	aby
	or	abys
	syl	a:byes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abying	infl
	head	aby
	syl	a:by+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
abought	infl
	head	aby
	syl	a:bought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
aby	0.
	or	abye
	syl	a:by
	pron	<*1bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to pay the penalty for; redeem.
Abydos	1.
	syl	A:by+dos
	pron	<*1bId*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in central Egypt: site of many temples and tombs.
Abydos	2.
	syl	A:by+dos
	pron	<*1bId*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek colony on the Asiatic side of the Dardanelles (Hellespont): scene of the legend of Hero and Leander.
abysm	ety	C13: via Old French from Medieval Latin abysmus #7abyss 
abysm	0.
	syl	a:bysm
	pron	<*1biz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {abyss}.
abysmal	1.
	syl	a:bys+mal
	pron	<*1bizm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	immeasurable; very great.
	exam	1	abysmal stupidity.
abysmal	2.
	syl	a:bys+mal
	pron	<*1bizm*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely bad.
	exam	1	an abysmal film.
abysmally	sub
	head	abysmal
	syl	a:1bys+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
abyss	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek abussos bottomless (as in the phrase abussos limn*_e bottomless lake), from #7a -%1#7+ bussos depth
abyss	1.
	syl	a:byss
	pron	<*1bis>
	pos	n.
	def	a very deep or unfathomable gorge or chasm.
abyss	2.
	syl	a:byss
	pron	<*1bis>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that appears to be endless or immeasurably deep, such as time, despair, or shame.
abyss	3.
	syl	a:byss
	pron	<*1bis>
	pos	n.
	def	hell or the infernal regions conceived of as a bottomless pit.
abyssal	1.
	syl	a:bys+sal
	pron	<*1bis*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	at or belonging to the depths or floor of the ocean.
abyssal	2.
	syl	a:bys+sal
	pron	<*1bis*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another word for {plutonic}.
Abyssinia	0.
	syl	Ab+ys+sin:i:a
	pron	<2@bi1sini*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Ethiopia}.
Abyssinian	sub
	head	Abyssinia
	syl	Ab+ys+1sin+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Abyssinian cat	0.
	syl	Ab+ys+sin+i:an cat
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of cat with a long body and a short brown coat with black or dark brown markings.
Ac	0.
	syl	Ac
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	actinium.
ac	ety	Latin: before meals
ac	0.
	syl	a.c.
	usage	abbrev. for in prescriptions
	def	ante cibum.
AC	0.
	syl	AC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	alternating current. Compare {DC}.
AC	ety	Latin: before Christ
AC	1.
	syl	A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ante Christum.
AC	2.
	syl	A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Air Corps.
AC	3.
	syl	A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	athletic club.
ac	1.
	syl	a/c
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for:
	def	account.
ac	2.
	syl	a/c
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for:
	def	account current.
acacia	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek akakia, perhaps related to ak*_e point
acacia	1.
	syl	a:ca+cia
	pron	<*1kAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or tree of the tropical and subtropical mimosaceous genus having compound or reduced leaves and small yellow or white flowers. See also {wattle} (sense 4).
false acacia	2.
	head	acacia
	syl	false acacia.
	def	another name for { {locust} (senses 2, 3)}.
gum acacia	3.
	head	acacia
	syl	gum acacia.
	def	another name for {gum arabic}.
academe	ety	C16: first used by Shakespeare in Love's Labour's Lost (1588); see #7academy 
academe	1.
	syl	ac:a+deme
	pron	<1@k*2dEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	any place of learning, such as a college or university.
the grove(s) of Academe	2.
	head	academe
	syl	the grove(s) of Academe.
	qual	Literary.
	def	the academic world.
academia	0.
	syl	ac:a+dem:i:a
	pron	<2@k*1dEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the academic world.
academic	1.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic
	pron	<2@k*1demik>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to a place of learning, esp. a college, university, or academy.
academic	2.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic
	pron	<2@k*1demik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of purely theoretical or speculative interest.
	exam	1	an academic argument.
academic	3.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic
	pron	<2@k*1demik>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively concerned with intellectual matters and lacking experience of practical affairs.
academic	4.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic
	pron	<2@k*1demik>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to set rules and traditions; conventional.
	exam	1	an academic painter.
academic	5.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic
	pron	<2@k*1demik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	relating to studies such as languages, philosophy, and pure science, rather than technical or professional studies.
academic	6.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic
	pron	<2@k*1demik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a college or university. &- {@!ac@.a+#!dem+i@.cal+ly}
academicals	0.
	syl	ac:a+dem+i:cals
	pron	<2@k*1demikLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {academ?!ic dress}.
academic dress	0.
	syl	ac:a+dem+ic dress
	pos	n.
	def	formal dress, usually comprising cap, gown, and hood, worn by university staff and students.
academician	0.
	syl	a:cad+e:mi+cian
	pron	<*2k@d*1miS*n>, <2@k*d*->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Academy (sense 2).
academism	alt
	head	academicism
	or	academicism
	syl	a:cad+e:mism
	pron	<*1k@d*?!2miz*m>
	pos	n.
academicism	0.
	or	academism
	syl	ac:a+dem:i+cism
	pron	<2@k*1demi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to rules and traditions in art, literature, etc.; conventionalism.
academy	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek akad*_emeia name of the grove where Plato taught, named after the legendary hero Akad*_emos 
academies	infl
	head	academy
	syl	a:cad+e:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
academy	1.
	syl	a:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution or society for the advancement of literature, art, or science.
academy	2.
	syl	a:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a school for training in a particular skill or profession.
	exam	1	a military acad?!emy.
academy	3.
	syl	a:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary school, esp. a private one.
academy	4.
	syl	a:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a fee-paying secondary day school.
the	infl
	head	Academy
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Academy	1.a.
	syl	A:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the grove or garden near Athens where Plato taught in the late 4th century #7b.c.
Academy	1.b.
	syl	A:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the school of philosophy founded by Plato.
Academy	1.c.
	syl	A:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of this school and their successors.
Academy	2.
	syl	A:cad+e:my
	pron	<*1k@d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {French Academy, Royal Academy}, etc.
Acadia	1.a.
	syl	A:ca+di:a
	pron	<*1kAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
Acadia	1.b.
	syl	A:ca+di:a
	pron	<*1kAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the French-speaking areas of these provinces.
Acadia	2.
	syl	A:ca+di:a
	pron	<*1kAdi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a French colony in the present-day Maritime Provinces: ceded to Britain in 1713.
Acadia	xref
	syl	A:ca+di:a
	pron	<*1kAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	French name: {A@.ca+die} (aka#!di).
Acadian	1.
	syl	A:ca+di:an
	pron	<*1kAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants.
Acadian	2.
	syl	A:ca+di:an
	pron	<*1kAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, many of whom were deported to Louisiana in the 18th century. See also {Cajun}.
acajou	ety	C18: via French from Portuguese acaj*'u, from Tupi
acajou	1.
	syl	ac:a+jou
	pron	<1@k*2Zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of mahogany used by cabinet-makers in France.
acajou	2.
	syl	ac:a+jou
	pron	<1@k*2Zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {cashew}.
acaleph	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek akal*_eph*_e a sting
acaleph	0.
	syl	ac:a+leph
	pron	<1@k*2lef>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any of the coelenterates of the former taxonomic group which included the jellyfishes.
acanthaceous	1.
	syl	ac+an+tha+ceous
	pron	<2@k*n1TAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the a mainly tropical and subtropical family of flowering plants that includes the acanthus.
acanthaceous	2.
	syl	ac+an+tha+ceous
	pron	<2@k*n1TAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having spiny or prickly outgrowths.
acanthine	1.
	syl	a:can+thine
	pron	<*1k@nTIn>, <-TEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling an acanthus.
acanthine	2.
	syl	a:can+thine
	pron	<*1k@nTIn>, <-TEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with acanthus leaves.
acantho-	ety	New Latin from Greek akanthos thorn plant, from akantha thorn
acanthocephalan	1.
	syl	a:can+tho+ceph:a+lan
	pron	<*2k@nT*u1sef*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the parasitic wormlike invertebrates of the phylum the adults of which have a spiny proboscis and live in the intestines of vertebrates.
acanthocephalan	2.
	syl	a:can+tho+ceph:a+lan
	pron	<*2k@nT*u1sef*l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
acanthoid	0.
	syl	a:can+thoid
	pron	<*1k@nTcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a spine; spiny.
acanthopterygian	ety	C19: from New Latin Acanthopterygii, from #7acantho -#7+ Greek pter*'ugion fin
acanthopterygian	1.
	syl	ac+an+thop+ter+yg+i:an
	pron	<2@k*n2Topt*1riJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relat?!ing to, or belonging to the a large group of teleost fishes having spiny fin rays. The group includes most saltwater bony fishes.
acanthopterygian	2.
	syl	ac+an+thop+ter+yg+i:an
	pron	<2@k*n2Topt*1riJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the
acanthopterygian	xref
	syl	ac+an+thop+ter+yg+i:an
	pron	<2@k*n2Topt*1riJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {malacopterygian}.
acanthous	0.
	syl	a:can+thous
	pron	<*1k@nT*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {spinous}.
acanthus	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek akanthos, from akantha thorn, spine
acanthuses	infl
	head	acanthus
	or	acanthi
	syl	a:can+thus:es
	pron	<-TI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acanthi	infl
	head	acanthus
	or	acanthuses
	syl	a:can+thi
	pron	<-TI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acanthus	1.
	syl	a:can+thus
	pron	<*1k@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or herbaceous plant of the genus native to the Mediterranean region but widely cultivated as ornamental plants, having large spiny leaves and spikes of white or purplish flowers: family See also {bear's-breech}.
acanthus	2.
	syl	a:can+thus
	pron	<*1k@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved ornament based on the leaves of the acanthus plant, esp. as used on the capital of a Corinthian column.
a cappella	ety	Italian: literally, according to (the style of the) chapel
a cappella	0.
	syl	a cap+pel+la
	pron	<a:> <k*1pel*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	without instrumental accompaniment.
Acapulco	0.
	syl	A:ca+pul+co
	pron	<2@k*1pulk*u>, Spanish <2aka1pulko>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SW Mexico, in Guerrero state. Pop.: 352673 (1975 est.). Official name: {A@.ca+pul+co de Ju*'a+rez} $de #!$xwares).
acariasis	ety	C19: New Latin. See #7acarus, -#7iasis 
acariasis	0.
	syl	ac:a+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2@k*1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	infestation of the hair follicles and skin with acarids, esp. mites.
acarid	ety	C19: from #7acarus 
acaridan	alt
	head	acarid
	or	acarid
	syl	a:car:i+dan
	pron	<*1k@ridN>
	pos	n.
acarid	1.
	or	acaridan
	syl	ac:a+rid
	pron	<1@k*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small arachnids of the order (or which includes the ticks and mites.
acarid	2.
	or	acaridan
	syl	ac:a+rid
	pron	<1@k*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the order
acaroid	ety	C19: see #7acarus, -#7oid 
acaroid	0.
	syl	ac:a+roid
	pron	<1@k*2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a mite or tick.
acaroid gum	ety	C19 acaroid, of uncertain origin (apparently not related to #7acarus) 
acaresin	alt
	head	acaroid gum
	or	acaroid gum
	syl	ac:a+res+in
	pos	n.
acaroid gum	0.
	or	acaresin
	syl	ac:a+roid gum
	pos	n.
	def	a red alcohol-soluble resin that exudes from various species of grass tree, esp. and is used in varnishes, for coating paper, etc. Also called: {gum accroides}.
acarology	0.
	syl	ac:a+rol+o:gy
	pron	<2@k*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of mites and ticks.
acarpelous	alt
	head	acarpellous
	or	acarpellous
	syl	a:car+pel+ous
	pron	<A1ka:p*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
acarpellous	0.
	or	acarpelous
	syl	a:car+pel+lous
	pron	<A1ka:p*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having no carpels.
acarpous	ety	from Greek akarpos, from #7a -%1#7+ karpos fruit
acarpous	0.
	syl	a:car+pous
	pron	<A1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	producing no fruit.
acarus	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek akari a small thing, a mite
acari	infl
	head	acarus
	syl	ac:a+ri
	pron	<-2rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acarus	0.
	syl	ac:a+rus
	pron	<1@k*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the free-living mites of the widely distributed genus several of which, esp. are serious pests of stored flour, grain, etc.
ACAS	0.
	syl	ACAS
	pron	<1Ak@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Advisory Conciliation and Arbitration Service.
acatalectic	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek akatal*_ektikos. See #7a -%1#7, catalectic 
acatalectic	1.
	syl	a:cat:a+lec+tic
	pron	<@2k@t*1lektik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	having the necessary number of feet or syllables, esp. having a complete final foot.
acatalectic	2.
	syl	a:cat:a+lec+tic
	pron	<@2k@t*1lektik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse having the full number of syllables.
acaudate	alt
	head	acaudal
	or	acaudal
	syl	a:cau+date
	pos	adj.
acaudal	0.
	or	acaudate
	syl	a:cau+dal
	pron	<A1kc:dL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having no tail.
acaulescent	0.
	syl	a:cau+les+cent
	pron	<2@kc:1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no visible stem or a very short one.
acc	1.
	syl	acc.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Commerce.
	def	acceptance.
acc	2.
	syl	acc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	accompa?!nied.
acc	3.
	syl	acc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	according.
acc	4.
	syl	acc.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Book-keeping.
	def	account.
acc	5.
	syl	acc.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	accusative.
Accad	0.
	syl	Ac+cad
	pron	<1@k@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Akkad}.
accede	ety	C15: from Latin acc*_edere to approach, agree, from ad- to+ c*_edere to go, yield
accede	1.
	syl	ac+cede
	pron	<@k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to assent or give one's consent; agree.
accede	2.
	syl	ac+cede
	pron	<@k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to enter upon or attain (to an office, right, etc.).
	exam	1	the prince acceded to the throne.
accede	3.
	syl	ac+cede
	pron	<@k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	International law.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to become a party (to an agreement between nations, etc.), as by signing a treaty.
accedence	sub
	head	accede
	syl	ac+1ced+ence
	pos	n.
acceder	sub
	head	accede
	syl	ac+1ced+er
	pos	n.
accel	0.
	syl	accel.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	accelerando.
accelerando	ety	Italian
	infl
	head	accelerando
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
accelerando	1.
	syl	ac+cel+er+an+do
	pron	<@k2sel*1r@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	be?!coming faster. {~} {+dos}.
accelerando	2.
	syl	ac+cel+er+an+do
	pron	<@k2sel*1r@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	an increase in speed.
accelerant	ety	C20: from Latin from acceler*_ans, present participle of acceler*_are to go faster
accelerant	0.
	syl	ac+cel+er+ant
	pron	<@k1sel*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for { {accelerator} (sense 3)}.
accelerate	ety	C16: from Latin acceler*_atus, from acceler*_are to go faster, from ad- (intensive)+ celer*_are to hasten, from celer swift
accelerate	1.
	syl	ac+cel+er+ate
	pron	<@k1sel*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go, occur, or cause to go or occur more quickly; speed up.
accelerate	2.
	syl	ac+cel+er+ate
	pron	<@k1sel*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen sooner than expected.
accelerate	3.
	syl	ac+cel+er+ate
	pron	<@k1sel*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the velocity of (a body, reaction, etc.); cause acceleration.
accelerable	sub
	head	accelerate
	syl	ac+1cel+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
accelerative	sub
	head	accelerate
	or	acceleratory
	syl	ac+1cel+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
acceleratory	sub
	head	accelerate
	or	accelerative
	syl	ac+1cel+er:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
acceleration	1.
	syl	ac+cel+er:a+tion
	pron	<@k2sel*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of accelerating or the state of being accelerated.
acceleration	2.
	syl	ac+cel+er:a+tion
	pron	<@k2sel*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of increase of speed or the rate of change of velocity. Symbol.
	exam	1	a
acceleration of free fall	0.
	syl	ac+cel+er:a+tion of free fall
	pos	n.
	def	the acceleration of a body falling freely in a vacuum in the earth's gravitational field: the standard value is 9.80665 metres per second per second or 32.174 feet per second per second. Symbol.
	exam	1	g
accelerator	1.
	syl	ac+cel+er:a+tor
	pron	<@k1sel*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for increasing speed, esp. a pedal for controlling the fuel intake in a motor vehicle; throttle.
accelerator	2.
	syl	ac+cel+er:a+tor
	pron	<@k1sel*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (not in technical usage): {atom smasher}. a machine for increasing the kinetic energy of subatomic particles or atomic nuclei and focusing them on a target.
accelerator	3.
	syl	ac+cel+er:a+tor
	pron	<@k1sel*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance that increases the speed of a chemical reaction, esp. one that increases the rate of vulcanization of rubber or the rate of development in photography; catalyst.
accelerometer	0.
	syl	ac+cel+er+om+e:ter
	pron	<@k2sel*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring acceleration, esp. of an aircraft or rocket.
accent	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin ac?!centus, from ad- to+ cantus chant, song. The Latin is a rendering of Greek pros*_oidia a song sung to music, the tone of a syllable
accent	1.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the relative prominence of a spoken or sung syllable, esp. with regard to stress or pitch. Compare { {pitch} %1 (sense 26)}, { {stress} (sense 2)}.
accent	2.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark (such as #! , @! , *' , or *` ) used in writing to indicate the stress or prominence of a syllable. Such a mark may also be used to indicate that a written syllable is to be pronounced, esp. when such pronunciation is not usual, as in
accent	3.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marks or symbols conventionally used in writing certain languages to indicate the quality of a vowel, or for some other purpose, such as differentiation of homographs. See { {acute} (sense 9)}, { {grave} %2 (sense 5)}, { {circumflex}}.
accent	4.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some languages, such as Chinese
	def	any of the tones that have phonemic value in distinguishing one word from another. Compare { {tone} (sense 7)}.
accent	5.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	rhythmical stress in verse or prose.
accent	6.a.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	stress placed on certain notes in a piece of music, indicated by a symbol printed over the note concerned.
accent	6.b.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rhythmical pulse of a piece or passage, usually represented as the stress on the first beat of each bar. See also {syncopation}.
accent	7.a.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a superscript symbol used to distinguish between variables represented by the same letter, as in @'#800008 , a @"#800009 .
accent	7.b.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a superscript symbol indicating the first or a higher derivative of a variable, as in @'#800010 , the second derivative.
accent	8.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two superscript symbols indicating a specific unit, such as feet (@'#800011) , inches (@"#800012) , minutes of arc (@'#800013) , or seconds of arc (@"#800014) .
accent	9.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic mode of pronunciation of a person or group, esp. one that betrays social or geographical origin.
accent	10.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive characteristic of anything, such as taste, pattern, style, etc.
accent	11.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	particular attention or emphasis.
	exam	1	an accent on learning.
accent	12.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<1@ks*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a strongly contrasting detail.
	exam	1	a blue rug with red accents.
accent	13.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<@k1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with an accent in writing, speech, music, etc.
accent	14.
	syl	ac+cent
	pron	<@k1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay particular emphasis or stress on.
accentor	0.
	syl	ac+cen+tor
	pron	<@k1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small sparrow-like songbirds of the genus family which inhabit mainly mountainous regions of Europe and Asia. See also {hedge sparrow}.
accentual	1.
	syl	ac+cen+tu:al
	pron	<@k1senCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having accents; rhythmical.
accentual	2.
	syl	ac+cen+tu:al
	pron	<@k1senCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of or relating to verse based on the number of stresses in a line rather than on the number of syllables. Compare {quantitative}.
accentually	sub
	head	accentual
	syl	ac+1cen+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
accentuate	0.
	syl	ac+cen+tu+ate
	pron	<@k1senCu2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stress or emphasize.
accentuation	sub
	head	accentuate
	syl	ac+2cen+tu:1a+tion
	pos	n.
accept	ety	C14: from Latin accept*_are, from ad- to+ capere to take
accept	1.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take or receive (something offered).
accept	2.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give an affirmative reply to.
	exam	1	to accept an invitation.
accept	3.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take on the responsibilities, duties, etc., of.
	exam	1	he accepted office.
accept	4.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to tolerate or accommodate oneself to.
accept	5.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to consider as true or believe in (a philosophy, theory, etc.).
	exam	1	I cannot accept your argument.
accept	6.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	be willing to grant or believe.
	exam	1	you must accept that he lied.
accept	7.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive with approval or admit, as into a community, group, etc.
accept	8.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	to agree to pay (a bill, draft, shipping document, etc.), esp. by signing.
accept	9.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive as adequate, satisfactory, or valid.
accept	10.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive, take, or hold (something applied, inserted, etc.).
accept	11.
	syl	ac+cept
	pron	<*k1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic. (intr.
	def	some?!times foll. by to take or receive an offer, invitation, etc.
accepter	sub
	head	accept
	syl	ac+1cept+er
	pos	n.
acceptable	1.
	syl	ac+cept+a:ble
	pron	<*k1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	satisfactory; adequate.
acceptable	2.
	syl	ac+cept+a:ble
	pron	<*k1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing; welcome.
acceptable	3.
	syl	ac+cept+a:ble
	pron	<*k1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerable.
acceptability	sub
	head	acceptable
	or	acceptableness
	syl	ac+2cept+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
acceptableness	sub
	head	acceptable
	or	acceptability
	syl	ac+1cept+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
acceptably	sub
	head	acceptable
	syl	ac+1cept+a:bly
	pos	adv.
acceptance	1.
	syl	ac+cept+ance
	pron	<*k1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of accepting or the state of being accepted or acceptable.
acceptance	2.
	syl	ac+cept+ance
	pron	<*k1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	favourable reception; approval.
acceptance	3.
	syl	ac+cept+ance
	pron	<*k1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	belief (in) or assent (to).
acceptance	4.a.
	syl	ac+cept+ance
	pron	<*k1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal agreement by a debtor to pay a draft, bill, etc.
acceptance	4.b.
	syl	ac+cept+ance
	pron	<*k1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the document so accepted. Compare {bank acceptance, trade acceptance}.
acceptance	5.
	syl	ac+cept+ance
	pron	<*k1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	words or conduct by which a person signifies his assent to the terms and conditions of an offer or agreement.
acceptant	0.
	syl	ac+cept+ant
	pron	<*k1sept*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	receiving willingly; receptive.
acceptation	0.
	syl	ac+cep+ta+tion
	pron	<2@ksep1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the accepted meaning, as of a word, phrase, etc.
accepted	0.
	syl	ac+cept+ed
	pron	<*k1septid>
	pos	adj.
	def	commonly approved or recognized; customary; established.
acceptedly	sub
	head	accepted
	syl	ac+1cept+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
acceptor	1.
	syl	ac+cep+tor
	pron	<*k1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the person or organization on which a draft or bill of exchange is drawn after liability has been accepted, usually by signature.
acceptor	2.
	syl	ac+cep+tor
	pron	<*k1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {acceptor impurity}. an impurity, such as gallium, added to a semiconductor material to increase its p-type conductivity by increasing the number of holes in the semi?!conductor. Compare {{donor} (sense 5)}.
acceptor	3.
	syl	ac+cep+tor
	pron	<*k1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the atom or group that does not supply electrons in a semipolar bond.
acceptor	4.
	syl	ac+cep+tor
	pron	<*k1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a circuit tuned to accept a particular frequency.
access	ety	C14: from Old French or from Latin accessus an approach, from acc*_edere to #7accede 
access	1.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of approaching or entering.
access	2.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being approachable or easy to enter.
access	3.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or privilege to approach, reach, enter, or make use of something.
access	4.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	n.
	def	a way or means of approach or entry.
access	5.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	: designating programmes made by the general public as distinguished from those made by professional broadcasters.
	exam	1	access television.
access	6.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden outburst or attack, as of rage or disease.
access	7.a.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obtain or retrieve (information) from a storage device.
access	7.b.
	syl	ac+cess
	pron	<1@kses>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place (information) in a storage device. See also {direct access, sequential access}.
accessaries	infl
	head	accessary
	syl	ac+ces+sa+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
accessary	0.
	syl	ac+ces+sa+ry
	pron	<*k1ses*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common spelling of {accessory}.
accessarily	sub
	head	accessary
	syl	ac+1ces+sa+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
accessariness	sub
	head	accessary
	syl	ac+1ces+sa+ri+ness
	pos	n.
accessible	1.
	syl	ac+ces+si:ble
	pron	<*k1ses*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to approach, enter, or use.
accessible to	2.
	head	accessible
	syl	accessible to.
	def	likely to be affected by; open to; susceptible to.
accessible	3.
	syl	ac+ces+si:ble
	pron	<*k1ses*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	obtainable; available.
accessibility	sub
	head	accessible
	syl	ac+2ces+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
accessibly	sub
	head	accessible
	syl	ac+1ces+si:bly
	pos	adv.
accession	1.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of entering upon or attaining to an office, right, condition, etc.
accession	2.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase due to an addition.
accession	3.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition, as to a collection.
accession	4.a.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition to land or property by natural increase or improvement.
accession	4.b.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner's right to the increased value of such land.
accession	5.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the formal acceptance of a convention or treaty.
accession	6.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement; consent.
accession	7.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {access} (sense 1)}.
accession	8.
	syl	ac+ces+sion
	pron	<*k1seS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a record of (additions to a collection).
accessional	sub
	head	accession
	syl	ac+1ces+sion+al
	pos	adj.
accession number	0.
	syl	ac+ces+sion num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Library science.
	def	the number given to record a new addition to a collection.
accessories	infl
	head	accessory
	syl	ac+ces+so+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
accessory	1.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry
	pron	<*k1ses*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a supplementary part or object, as of a car, appliance, etc.
accessory	2.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry
	pron	<*k1ses*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a small accompanying item of dress, esp. of women's dress.
accessory	3.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry
	pron	<*k1ses*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person involved in a crime although absent during its commission, either a person who incites or encourages or otherwise assists the planning of a crime ({accessory before the fact}) or a person who knowingly conceals, comforts, or assists after the commission of a crime ({accessory after the fact}) .
accessory	4.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry
	pron	<*k1ses*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	supplementary; additional; subordinate.
accessory	5.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry
	pron	<*k1ses*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	assisting in or having knowledge of an act, esp. a crime.
accessorial	sub
	head	accessory
	syl	ac+ces+so+ri:al
	pron	<2@kse1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
accessorily	sub
	head	accessory
	syl	ac+1ces+so+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
accessoriness	sub
	head	accessory
	syl	ac+1ces+so+ri+ness
	pos	n.
accessory fruit	0.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry fruit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pseudocarp}.
accessory nerve	0.
	syl	ac+ces+so+ry nerve
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the eleventh pair of cranial nerves, which supply the muscles of the head, shoulders, larynx, and pharynx and the viscera of the abdomen and thorax.
access road	0.
	syl	ac+cess road
	pos	n.
	def	a road providing a means of entry into a region or of approach to another road, esp. a motorway.
access time	0.
	syl	ac+cess time
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the time required to retrieve a piece of stored information.
acciaccatura	ety	C18: literally: a crushing sound
acciaccaturas	infl
	head	acciaccatura
	or	acciaccature
	syl	ac+ciac+ca+tu+ras
	pron	<-rA>, <-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acciaccature	infl
	head	acciaccatura
	or	acciaccaturas
	syl	ac+ciac+ca+tu+re
	pron	<-rA>, <-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acciaccatura	1.
	syl	ac+ciac+ca+tu+ra
	pron	<a:2Ca:ka:1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small grace note melodically adjacent to a principal note and played simultaneously with or immediately before it.
acciaccatura	2.
	syl	ac+ciac+ca+tu+ra
	pron	<a:2Ca:ka:1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern music
	def	a very short appoggiatura.
accidence	ety	C15: from Latin accidentia accidental matters, hence inflections of words, from accidere to happen. See #7accident 
accidence	0.
	syl	ac+ci+dence
	pron	<1@ksid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	inflectional morphology; the part of grammar concerned with changes in the form of words by internal modification or by affixation, for the expression of tense, person, case, number, etc.
accident	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin accident- chance, happening, from the present participle of accidere to befall, happen, from ad- to+ cadere to fall
accident	1.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unforeseen event or one without an apparent cause.
accident	2.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that occurs unintentionally or by chance; chance; fortune.
	exam	1	I met him by accident.
accident	3.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a misfortune or mishap, esp. one causing injury or death.
accident	4.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a material quality that is not an essential part of something (as opposed to .
accident	5.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {adjunct}. a nonessential attribute or characteristic of something.
accident	6.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a surface irregularity in a natural formation, esp. in a rock formation or a river system.
accident	7.
	syl	ac+ci+dent
	pron	<1@ksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an inflected form of a word.
accidental	1.
	syl	ac+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2@ksi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring by chance, unexpectedly, or unintentionally.
accidental	2.
	syl	ac+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2@ksi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	nonessential; incidental.
accidental	3.
	syl	ac+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2@ksi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting sharps, flats, or naturals that are not in the key signature of a piece.
accidental	4.
	syl	ac+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2@ksi1dentL>
	pos	n.
	def	an incidental, nonessential, or supplementary circumstance, factor, or attribute.
accidental	5.
	syl	ac+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2@ksi1dentL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a symbol denoting that the following note is a sharp, flat, or natural that is not a part of the key signature.
accidentally	sub
	head	accidental
	syl	ac+ci+1den+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
accident insurance	0.
	syl	ac+ci+dent in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	insurance providing compensation for accidental injury or death.
accident-prone	0.
	syl	ac+ci:dent-prone
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to become involved in accidents.
accidie	ety	in use C13 to C16 and revived C19: via Late Latin from Greek ak*_edia, from #7a -%1#7+ k*_edos care
acedia	alt
	head	accidie
	or	accidie
	syl	a:ce:di:a
	pos	n.
accidie	0.
	or	acedia
	syl	ac+ci+die
	pron	<1@ksidi>
	pos	n.
	def	spiritual sloth; apathy; indifference.
accipiter	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: hawk
accipiter	0.
	syl	ac+cip:i+ter
	pron	<@k1sipit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any hawk of the genus typically having short rounded wings and a long tail.
accipitrine	1.
	syl	ac+cip:i+trine
	pron	<@k1sipi2trIn>, <-trin>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {ac+cip@.i+tral} (@ak#!s$Ip$Itr$$l). of, relating to, or resembling a hawk; rapacious.
accipitrine	2.
	syl	ac+cip:i+trine
	pron	<@k1sipi2trIn>, <-trin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the subfamily which includes the hawks.
acclaim	ety	C17: from Latin accl*_am*_are to shout at, shout applause, from ad- to+ clam*_are to shout
acclaim	1.
	syl	ac+claim
	pron	<*1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge publicly the excellence of (a person, act, etc.).
acclaim	2.
	syl	ac+claim
	pron	<*1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to salute with cheering, clapping, etc.; applaud.
acclaim	3.
	syl	ac+claim
	pron	<*1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge publicly that (a person) has (some position, quality, etc.).
	exam	1	they acclaimed him king.
acclaim	4.
	syl	ac+claim
	pron	<*1klAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an enthusiastic shout of welcome, approval, etc.
acclaimer	sub
	head	acclaim
	syl	ac+1claim+er
	pos	n.
acclamation	1.
	syl	ac+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2@kl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an enthusiastic reception or exhibition of welcome, approval, etc.
acclamation	2.
	syl	ac+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2@kl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of approval by a meeting or gathering through shouts or applause.
acclamation	3.a.
	syl	ac+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2@kl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	by an overwhelming majority without a ballot.
acclamation	3.b.
	syl	ac+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2@kl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Canadian. of an election or electoral victory
	def	without opposition.
	exam	1	he won by acclamation.
acclamatory	sub
	head	acclamation
	syl	ac+clam:a+to:ry
	pron	<*1kl@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
acclimatise	infl
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimate
	syl	ac+cli+ma+tise
	pron	<*1klIm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
acclimate	infl
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimatise
	syl	ac+cli+mate
	pron	<*1klImit>, <1@kli2mAt>
	pos	vb.
acclimatize	0.
	syl	ac+cli+ma+tize
	pron	<*1klIm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adapt or become accustomed to a new climate or environment.
acclimatizable	sub
	head	acclimatize
	syl	ac+1cli+ma+2tiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
acclimatisable	sub
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimatable
	syl	ac+1cli+ma+2tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
acclimatable	sub
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimatisable
	syl	ac+1cli+mat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
acclimatization	sub
	head	acclimatize
	syl	ac+2cli+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
acclimatisation	sub
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimation
	syl	ac+2cli+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
acclimation	sub
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimatisation
	syl	ac+cli+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
acclimatizer	sub
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimatiser
	syl	ac+1cli+ma+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
acclimatiser	sub
	head	acclimatize
	or	acclimatizer
	syl	ac+1cli+ma+2tis+er
	pos	n.
acclivity	ety	C17: from Latin accl*_ivit*_as, from accl*_ivis sloping up, steep
acclivities	infl
	head	acclivity
	syl	ac+cliv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acclivity	0.
	syl	ac+cliv+i:ty
	pron	<*1kliviti>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward slope, esp. of the ground. Compare {declivity}.
acclivitous	sub
	head	acclivity
	or	acclivous
	syl	ac+1cliv:i+tous
	pron	<*1klIv*s>
	pos	adj.
acclivous	sub
	head	acclivity
	or	acclivitous
	syl	ac+cli+vous
	pron	<*1klIv*s>
	pos	adj.
accolade	ety	C17: via French and Italian from Vulgar Latin accoll*_are (unattested) to hug; related to Latin collum neck
accolade	1.
	syl	ac+co+lade
	pron	<1@k*2lAd>, <2@k*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	strong praise or approval; acclaim.
accolade	2.
	syl	ac+co+lade
	pron	<1@k*2lAd>, <2@k*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an award or honour.
accolade	3.
	syl	ac+co+lade
	pron	<1@k*2lAd>, <2@k*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the ceremonial gesture used to confer knighthood, originally an embrace, now a touch on the shoulder with a sword.
accolade	4.
	syl	ac+co+lade
	pron	<1@k*2lAd>, <2@k*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for { {brace} (sense 7)}.
accolade	5.
	syl	ac+co+lade
	pron	<1@k*2lAd>, <2@k*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a curved ornamental moulding, esp. one having the shape of an ogee arch.
accommodate	ety	C16: from Latin accommod*_are to make fit, from ad- to+ commodus having the proper measure
accommodate	1.
	syl	ac+com+mo+date
	pron	<*1kom*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply or provide, esp. with lodging or board and lodging.
accommodate	2.
	syl	ac+com+mo+date
	pron	<*1kom*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oblige or do a favour for.
accommodate	3.
	syl	ac+com+mo+date
	pron	<*1kom*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust or become adjusted; adapt.
accommodate	4.
	syl	ac+com+mo+date
	pron	<*1kom*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into harmony; reconcile.
accommodate	5.
	syl	ac+com+mo+date
	pron	<*1kom*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow room for; contain.
accommodate	6.
	syl	ac+com+mo+date
	pron	<*1kom*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lend money to.
accommodative	sub
	head	accommodate
	syl	ac+1com+mo+2da+tive
	pos	adj.
accommodating	0.
	syl	ac+com+mo+dat+ing
	pron	<*1kom*2dAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing to help; kind; obliging.
accommodatingly	sub
	head	accommodating
	syl	ac+1com+mo+2dat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
accommodation	1.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion
	pron	<*2kom*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	adjustment, as of differences or to new circumstances; adaptation, settlement, or reconciliation.
accommodation	2.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion
	pron	<*2kom*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lodging or board and lodging.
accommodation	3.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion
	pron	<*2kom*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something fulfilling a need, want, etc.; convenience or facility.
accommodation	4.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion
	pron	<*2kom*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the automatic or voluntary adjustment of the thickness of the lens of the eye for far or near vision.
accommodation	5.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion
	pron	<*2kom*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	willingness to help or oblige.
accommodation	6.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion
	pron	<*2kom*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a loan, usually made as an act of favour by a bank before formal credit arrangements are agreed.
accommodation address	0.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion ad+dress
	pos	n.
	def	an address on letters, etc., to a person or business that does not wish or is not able to receive post at a permanent or actual address.
accommodation bill	0.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion bill
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a bill of exchange cosigned by a guarantor: designed to strengthen the acceptor's credit.
accommodation ladder	0.
	syl	ac+com+mo+da+tion lad+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a flight of stairs or a ladder for lowering over the side of a ship for access to and from a small boat, pier, etc.
accompaniment	1.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ni+ment
	pron	<*1k^mp*nim*nt>, <*1k^mpni->
	pos	n.
	def	some?!thing that accompanies or is served or used with something else.
accompaniment	2.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ni+ment
	pron	<*1k^mp*nim*nt>, <*1k^mpni->
	pos	n.
	def	something inessential or subsidiary that is added, as for ornament or symmetry.
accompaniment	3.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ni+ment
	pron	<*1k^mp*nim*nt>, <*1k^mpni->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a subordinate part for an instrument, voices, or an orchestra.
accompanyist	alt
	head	accompanist
	or	accompanist
	syl	ac+com+pa+ny+ist
	pron	<*1k^mp*nEist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
accompanist	0.
	or	accompanyist
	syl	ac+com+pa+nist
	pron	<*1k^mp*nist>, <*1k^mpnist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supplies a musical accompaniment.
accompany	ety	C15: from Old French accompaignier, from compaing #7companion 
accompanies	infl
	head	accompany
	syl	ac+com+pa+nies
	pos	vb.
accompanying	infl
	head	accompany
	syl	ac+com+pa+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
accompanied	infl
	head	accompany
	syl	ac+com+pa+nied.
	pos	vb.
accompany	1.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ny
	pron	<*1k^mp*ni>, <*1k^mpni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go along with, so as to be in company with or escort.
accompany	2.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ny
	pron	<*1k^mp*ni>, <*1k^mpni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to supplement.
	exam	1	he accompanied his tirade with gestures.
accompany	3.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ny
	pron	<*1k^mp*ni>, <*1k^mpni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occur, coexist, or be associated with.
accompany	4.
	syl	ac+com+pa+ny
	pron	<*1k^mp*ni>, <*1k^mpni>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide a musical accompaniment for (a soloist, etc.).
accompanier	sub
	head	accompany
	syl	ac+1com+pa+ni+er
	pos	n.
accomplice	ety	C15: from a complice, interpreted as one word. See #7complice 
accomplice	0.
	syl	ac+com+plice
	pron	<*1komplis>, <*1k^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has helped another in committing a crime.
accomplish	ety	C14: from Old French acomplir to complete, ultimately from Latin compl*_ere to fill up. See #7complete 
accomplish	1.
	syl	ac+com+plish
	pron	<*1kompliS>, <*1k^m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manage to do; achieve.
accomplish	2.
	syl	ac+com+plish
	pron	<*1kompliS>, <*1k^m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conclude successfully; complete.
accomplishable	sub
	head	accomplish
	syl	ac+1com+plish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
accomplisher	sub
	head	accomplish
	syl	ac+1com+plish+er
	pos	n.
accomplished	1.
	syl	ac+com+plished
	pron	<*1kompliSt>, <*1k^m->
	pos	adj.
	def	successfully completed; achieved.
accomplished	2.
	syl	ac+com+plished
	pron	<*1kompliSt>, <*1k^m->
	pos	adj.
	def	expert; proficient.
accomplishment	1.
	syl	ac+com+plish+ment
	pron	<*1kompliSm*nt>, <*1k^m->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of carrying out or achieving.
accomplishment	2.
	syl	ac+com+plish+ment
	pron	<*1kompliSm*nt>, <*1k^m->
	pos	n.
	def	something achieved or successfully completed.
accomplishment	3.
	syl	ac+com+plish+ment
	pron	<*1kompliSm*nt>, <*1k^m->
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	skill or talent.
accomplishment	4.
	syl	ac+com+plish+ment
	pron	<*1kompliSm*nt>, <*1k^m->
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	social grace, style, and poise.
accord	ety	C12: via Old French from Latin ad- to+ cord-, stem of cor heart
accord	1.
	syl	ac+cord
	pron	<*1kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement; conformity; accordance (esp. in the phrase {in accord with}) .
accord	2.
	syl	ac+cord
	pron	<*1kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	consent or concurrence of opinion.
with one accord	3.
	head	accord
	syl	with one accord.
	def	unanimously.
accord	4.
	syl	ac+cord
	pron	<*1kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	pleasing relationship between sounds, colours, etc.; harmony.
accord	5.
	syl	ac+cord
	pron	<*1kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a settlement of differences, as between nations; compromise.
of one's own accord	6.
	head	accord
	syl	of one's own accord.
	def	voluntarily.
accord	7.
	syl	ac+cord
	pron	<*1kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be in harmony or agreement.
accord	8.
	syl	ac+cord
	pron	<*1kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant; bestow.
accordable	sub
	head	accord
	syl	ac+1cord+a:ble
	pos	adj.
accorder	sub
	head	accord
	syl	ac1cord+er
	pos	n.
accordance	1.
	syl	ac+cord+ance
	pron	<*1kc:d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity; agreement; accord (esp. in the phrase {in accordance with}) .
accordance	2.
	syl	ac+cord+ance
	pron	<*1kc:d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of granting; bestowal.
	exam	1	accordance of rights.
accordant	0.
	syl	ac+cord+ant
	pron	<*1kc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by with
	def	in conformity or harmony.
accordantly	sub
	head	accordant
	syl	ac+1cord+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
according	1.
	syl	ac+cord+ing
	pron	<*1kc:diG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	in proportion; in relation.
according	2.
	syl	ac+cord+ing
	pron	<*1kc:diG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	on the report (of); as stated (by).
according	3.
	syl	ac+cord+ing
	pron	<*1kc:diG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	in conformity (with); in accordance (with).
according	4.
	syl	ac+cord+ing
	pron	<*1kc:diG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by as
	def	depending (on whether).
according	5.
	syl	ac+cord+ing
	pron	<*1kc:diG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	dependent on.
	exam	1	it's all according where you want to go.
accordingly	1.
	syl	ac+cord+ing+ly
	pron	<*1kc:diGli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an appropriate manner; suitably.
accordingly	2.
	syl	ac+cord+ing+ly
	pron	<*1kc:diGli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence connector
	def	consequently.
accordion	ety	C19: from German Akkordion, from Akkord harmony, chord
accordion	1.
	syl	ac+cor+di+on
	pron	<*1kc:di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable box-shaped instrument of the reed organ family, consisting of metallic reeds that are made to vibrate by air from a set of bellows controlled by the player's hands. Notes are produced by means of studlike keys.
accordion	2.
	syl	ac+cor+di+on
	pron	<*1kc:di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {piano accordion}.
accordionist	sub
	head	accordion
	syl	ac+1cor+di+on+ist
	pos	n.
accordion pleats	0.
	syl	ac+cor+di+on pleats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	tiny knife pleats.
accost	ety	C16: from Late Latin accost*_are to place side by side, from Latin costa side, rib
accost	1.
	syl	ac+cost
	pron	<*1kost>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to approach, stop, and speak to (a person), as to ask a question, confront with a crime, solicit sexually, etc.
accost	2.
	syl	ac+cost
	pron	<*1kost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a greeting.
accostable	sub
	head	accost
	syl	ac+1cost+a:ble
	pos	adj.
accouchement	ety	C19: from accoucher to put to bed, to give birth. See #7couch 
accouchement	0.
	syl	ac+couche+ment
	pron	French. <akuS1m?~a>, English <*1ku:Sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	childbirth or the period of confinement.
accoucheur	ety	literally: one who is present at the bedside
accoucheuse	alt
	head	accoucheur
	or	accoucheur
	syl	ac+cou+cheuse
	pron	<aku1S@o:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
accoucheur	0.
	or	accoucheuse
	syl	ac+cou+cheur
	pron	French. <aku1S@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstetrician or midwife.
account	ety	C13: from Old French acont, from conter, compter to #7count %1
account	1.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal or written report, description, or narration of some occurrence, event, etc.
account	2.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	an explanation of conduct, esp. one made to someone in authority.
account	3.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	ground; basis; consideration (often in the phrases {on this (that, every, no}, {account, on account of) }.
account	4.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	importance, consequence, or value.
	exam	1	of little account.
account	5.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	assessment; judgment.
account	6.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	profit or advantage.
	exam	1	to turn an idea to account.
account	7.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	part or behalf (only in the phrase {on one's} {someone's account) }.
account	8.a.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a business relationship between a bank, department store, stockbroker, etc., and a depositor, customer, or client permitting the latter certain banking or credit services.
account	8.b.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of money deposited at a bank.
account	8.c.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of credit available to the holder of an account.
account	8.d.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a record of these.
account	9.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement of monetary transactions with the resulting balance.
account	10.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	usage	on the London Stock Exchange
	def	the period, ordinarily of a fortnight's duration, in which transactions take place and at the end of which settlements are made.
account	11.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	a chronological list of debits and credits relating to a specified asset, liability, expense, or income of a business and forming part of the ledger.
account	12.a.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular client or customer, esp. a firm that purchases commodities on credit.
account	12.b.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of business assigned to another.
	exam	1	they transferred their publicity account to a new agent.
account	13.a.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	to insist on explanation.
account	13.b.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	to rebuke; reprimand.
account	13.c.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	to hold responsible.
account	15.a.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	on credit.
account	15.b.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {to account}. as partial payment.
on account of	16.
	head	account
	syl	on account of.
	pos	prep.
	def	because of; by reason of.
take account of	17.
	head	account
	or	take into account
	syl	take account of
	def	to take into consideration; allow for.
account	18.a.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	to pay or receive a balance due.
account	18.b.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	to get revenge on (someone).
account	19.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bank account} or {credit account}.
account	20.
	syl	ac+count
	pron	<*1kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider or reckon.
	exam	1	he accounts himself poor.
accountable	1.
	syl	ac+count+a:ble
	pron	<*1kaunt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	responsible to someone or for some action; answerable.
accountable	2.
	syl	ac+count+a:ble
	pron	<*1kaunt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be explained.
accountability	sub
	head	accountable
	syl	ac+2count+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
accountably	sub
	head	accountable
	syl	ac+1count+a:bly
	pos	adv.
accountancy	0.
	syl	ac+count+an+cy
	pron	<*1kaunt*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession or business of an accountant.
accountant	0.
	syl	ac+count+ant
	pron	<*1kaunt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person concerned with the maintenance and audit of business accounts and the preparation of consultant reports in tax and finance.
account day	0.
	syl	ac+count day
	pos	n.
	usage	on the London Stock Exchange
	def	the day on which deliveries and payments relating to transactions made during the preceding account are made.
account for	1.
	syl	ac+count for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give reasons for (an event, act, etc.).
account for	2.
	syl	ac+count for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or provide a reckoning of (expenditure, payments, etc.).
account for	3.
	syl	ac+count for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be responsible for destroying, killing, or putting (people, aircraft, etc.) out of action.
accounting	0.
	syl	ac+count+ing
	pron	<*1kauntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the skill or practice of maintaining and auditing accounts and preparing reports on the assets, liabilities, etc., of a business.
account payable	0.
	syl	ac+count pay+a:ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting, U.S.
	def	a current liability account showing amounts payable by a firm to suppliers for purchases of materials, stocks, or services on credit.
account receivable	0.
	syl	ac+count re+ceiv+a:ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting, U.S.
	def	a current asset account showing amounts payable to a firm by customers who have made purchases of goods and services on credit.
accouplement	ety	C15: French, from accoupler, from Latin copul*_are to #7couple 
accouplement	0.
	syl	ac+cou+ple+ment
	pron	<*1k^pLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a timber joist or beam that serves as a tie or support.
accoutre	ety	C16: from Old French accoustrer to equip with clothing, ultimately related to Latin consuere to sew together
accouter	alt
	head	accoutre
	or	accoutre
	syl	ac+cou+ter
	pron	<*1ku:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
accoutre	0.
	or	accouter
	syl	ac+cou+tre
	pron	<*1ku:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to provide with military equipment.
accouterment	alt
	head	accoutrement
	or	accoutrement
	syl	ac+cou+terment
	pron	<*1ku:tr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
accoutrement	1.
	or	accouterment
	syl	ac+cou+trement
	pron	<*1ku:tr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	equipment worn by soldiers in addition to their clothing and weapons.
accoutrement	2.
	or	accouterment
	syl	ac+cou+trement
	pron	<*1ku:tr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	clothing, equipment, etc.; trappings.
	exam	1	the accoutrements of war.
Accra	0.
	syl	Ac+cra
	pron	<*1kra:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Ghana, a port on the Gulf of Guinea: built on the site of three 17th-century trading fortresses founded by the English, Dutch, and Danish. Pop.: 564194 (1970).
accredit	ety	C17: from French accr*'editer, from the phrase mettre *`a cr*'edit to put to #7credit 
accredit	1.
	syl	ac+cred+it
	pron	<*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ascribe or attribute.
accredit	2.
	syl	ac+cred+it
	pron	<*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give official recognition to; sanction; authorize.
accredit	3.
	syl	ac+cred+it
	pron	<*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to certify or guarantee as meeting required standards.
accredit	4.a.
	syl	ac+cred+it
	pron	<*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or send (an envoy, etc.) with official credentials.
accredit	4.b.
	syl	ac+cred+it
	pron	<*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appoint (someone) as an envoy, etc.
accredit	5.
	syl	ac+cred+it
	pron	<*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to believe.
accreditation	sub
	head	accredit
	syl	ac+2cred:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
accrescent	ety	C18: from Latin accr*_escere to continue to grow, from cr*_escere to grow
accrescent	0.
	syl	ac+cres+cent
	pron	<@1kresNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a calyx or other part
	def	continuing to grow after flowering.
accrete	ety	C18: back formation from #7accretion 
accrete	1.
	syl	ac+crete
	pron	<*1krEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow together; be or become fused.
accrete	2.
	syl	ac+crete
	pron	<*1krEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or become bigger, as by addition.
accrete	3.
	syl	ac+crete
	pron	<*1krEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant organs
	def	grown together.
accretion	ety	C17: from Latin accreti*_o increase, from accr*_escere. See #7accrue 
accretion	1.
	syl	ac+cre+tion
	pron	<*1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any gradual increase in size, as through growth or external addition.
accretion	2.
	syl	ac+cre+tion
	pron	<*1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something added, esp. extraneously, to cause growth or an increase in size.
accretion	3.
	syl	ac+cre+tion
	pron	<*1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the growing together of normally separate plant or animal parts.
accretion	4.a.
	syl	ac+cre+tion
	pron	<*1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal union or growing together of parts; adhesion.
accretion	4.b.
	syl	ac+cre+tion
	pron	<*1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of foreign matter collected in a cavity.
accretion	5.
	syl	ac+cre+tion
	pron	<*1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an increase in the share of a beneficiary in an estate, as when a co-beneficiary fails to take his share.
accretive	sub
	head	accretion
	or	accretionary
	syl	ac+1cre+tive
	pos	adj.
accretionary	sub
	head	accretion
	or	accretive
	syl	ac+1cre+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
Accrington	0.
	syl	Ac+cring+ton
	pron	<1@kriGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in SE Lancashire. Pop.: 36838 (1971).
accrue	ety	C15: from Old French accreue growth, ultimately from Latin accr*_escere to increase, from ad- to, in addition+ cr*_escere to grow
accrues	infl
	head	accrue
	syl	ac+crues
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
accruing	infl
	head	accrue
	syl	ac+cru+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
accrued	infl
	head	accrue
	syl	ac+crued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
accrue	1.
	syl	ac+crue
	pron	<*1kru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase by growth or addition, esp. (of capital) to increase by periodic addition of interest.
accrue	2.
	syl	ac+crue
	pron	<*1kru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to fall naturally (to); come into the possession (of); result (for).
accrue	3.
	syl	ac+crue
	pron	<*1kru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Law. of a right or demand
	def	to become capable of being enforced.
accrument	sub
	head	accrue
	or	accrual
	syl	ac+1cru+ment
	pos	n.
accrual	sub
	head	accrue
	or	accrument
	syl	ac+1cru+al
	pos	n.
acct	0.
	syl	acct.
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for
	def	account.
acculturate	ety	C20: from #7ad -+#7culture +-#7ate %1 &- ac+@!cul+tur@.#!a+tion n.
acculturate	0.
	syl	ac+cul+tur+ate
	pron	<*1k^lC*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a cultural or social group
	def	to assimilate the cultural traits of another group.
accumbent	ety	C18: from Latin accumbere to recline
accumbent	1.
	syl	ac+cum+bent
	pron	<*1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of plant parts and plants
	def	lying against some other part or thing.
accumbent	2.
	syl	ac+cum+bent
	pron	<*1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {recumbent}.
accumbency	sub
	head	accumbent
	syl	ac+1cum+ben+cy
	pos	n.
accumulate	ety	C16: from Latin accumul*_atus, past participle of accumul*_are to heap up, from cumulus a heap 
accumulate	0.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+late
	pron	<*1kju:mju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather or become gathered together in an increasing quantity; amass; collect.
accumulable	sub
	head	accumulate
	syl	ac+1cu+mu+la:ble
	pos	adj.
accumulative	sub
	head	accumulate
	syl	ac+1cu+mu+la+tive
	pos	adj.
accumulatively	sub
	head	accumulate
	syl	ac+1cu+mu+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
accumulativeness	sub
	head	accumulate
	syl	ac+1cu+mu+la+tive+ness
	pos	n.
accumulation	1.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tion
	pron	<*2kju:mju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of collecting together or becoming collected.
accumulation	2.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tion
	pron	<*2kju:mju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been collected, gathered, heaped, etc.
accumulation	3.a.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tion
	pron	<*2kju:mju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or earnings.
accumulation	3.b.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tion
	pron	<*2kju:mju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in computing the yield on a bond purchased at a discount
	def	the amount that is added to each yield to bring the cost of the bond into equality with its par value over its life. Compare { {amortization} (sense 2)}.
accumulation	4.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tion
	pron	<*2kju:mju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the taking of a first and an advanced university degree simultaneously.
accumulation point	0.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tion point
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {limit point}.
accumulator	1.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tor
	pron	<*1kju:mju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {battery, storage battery}. a rechargeable device for storing electrical energy in the form of chemical energy, consisting of one or more separate secondary cells.
accumulator	2.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tor
	pron	<*1kju:mju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing, Brit.
	def	a collective bet, esp. on four or more races, in which the stake and winnings on each successive race are carried forward to become the stake on the next, so that both stakes and winnings accumulate progressively so long as the bet continues to be a winning one.
accumulator	3.a.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tor
	pron	<*1kju:mju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a register in a calculator and the possible associated electrical circuits in which figures are stored and arithmetical operations performed on them.
accumulator	3.b.
	syl	ac+cu+mu+la+tor
	pron	<*1kju:mju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a location in a computer store in which arithmetical results are produced.
cies	infl
	head	accuracy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
accuracy	1.
	syl	ac+cu+ra+cy
	pron	<1@kjur*si>
	pos	n.
	def	faithful measurement or representation of the truth; correctness; precision.
accuracy	2.
	syl	ac+cu+ra+cy
	pron	<1@kjur*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, chem.
	def	the degree of agreement between a measured value and the standard or accepted value for that measurement.
accuracy	3.
	syl	ac+cu+ra+cy
	pron	<1@kjur*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the number of significant figures used or appearing in a number.
accurate	ety	C16: from Latin acc*_ur*_atus, past participle of acc*_ur*_are to perform with care, from c*_ura care
accurate	1.
	syl	ac+cu+rate
	pron	<1@kj*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	faithfully representing or describ?!ing the truth.
accurate	2.
	syl	ac+cu+rate
	pron	<1@kj*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing a negligible or permissible deviation from a standard.
	exam	1	an accurate ruler.
accurate	3.
	syl	ac+cu+rate
	pron	<1@kj*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	without error; precise; meticulous.
accurately	sub
	head	accurate
	syl	ac+cu+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
accurateness	sub
	head	accurate
	syl	ac+cu+rate+ness
	pos	n.
accursed	ety	Old English *_acursod, past participle of *_acursian to put under a #7curse 
accurst	alt
	head	accursed
	or	accursed
	syl	ac+curst
	pron	<*1kR:st>
	pos	adj.
accursed	1.
	or	accurst
	syl	ac+curs+ed
	pron	<*1kR:sid>, <*1kR:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	under or subject to a curse; doomed.
accursed	2.
	or	accurst
	syl	ac+curs+ed
	pron	<*1kR:sid>, <*1kR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	hateful; detestable; execrable.
accursedly	sub
	head	accursed
	syl	ac+curs+ed+ly
	pron	<*1kR:sidli>
	pos	adv.
accursedness	sub
	head	accursed
	syl	ac+1curs+ed+ness
	pos	n.
accusal	0.
	syl	ac+cus+al
	pron	<*1kju:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {accusation}.
accusation	1.
	syl	ac+cu+sa+tion
	pron	<2@kju1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an allegation that a person is guilty of some fault, offence, or crime; imputation.
accusation	2.
	syl	ac+cu+sa+tion
	pron	<2@kju1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal charge brought against a person stating the crime that he is alleged to have committed.
accusative	ety	C15: from Latin; in grammar, from the phrase c*_asus acc*_us*_at*_ivus accusative case, a mistaken translation of Greek pt*_osis aitiatik*_e the case indicating causation. See #7accuse 
accusative	1.
	syl	ac+cu+sa+tive
	pron	<*1kju:z*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in inflected languages that is used to identify the direct object of a finite verb, of certain prepositions, and for certain other purposes. See also { {objective} (sense 5)}.
accusative	2.
	syl	ac+cu+sa+tive
	pron	<*1kju:z*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {accusatorial}.
accusative	3.a.
	syl	ac+cu+sa+tive
	pron	<*1kju:z*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the accusative case.
accusative	3.b.
	syl	ac+cu+sa+tive
	pron	<*1kju:z*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or speech element in the accusative case.
accusatival	sub
	head	accusative
	syl	ac+cu+sa+ti+val
	pron	<*2kju:z*1tIvL>
	pos	adj.
accusatively	sub
	head	accusative
	syl	ac+1cu+sa+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
accusatory	alt
	head	accusatorial
	or	accusatorial
	syl	ac+cu+sa+to:ry
	pron	<*1kju?!:z*t*ri>, <-tri>, <2@kju1zAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
accusatorial	1.
	or	accusatory
	syl	ac+cu+sa+to+ri:al
	pron	<*2kju:z*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or implying blame or strong criticism.
accusatorial	2.
	or	accusatory
	syl	ac+cu+sa+to+ri:al
	pron	<*2kju:z*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	denoting criminal procedure in which the prosecutor is distinct from the judge and the trial is conducted in public. Compare { {inquisitorial} (sense 3)}.
accuse	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin acc*_usare to call to account, from ad- to+ causa lawsuit
accuse	0.
	syl	ac+cuse
	pron	<*1kju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to charge (a person or persons) with some fault, offence, crime, etc.; impute guilt or blame.
accuser	sub
	head	accuse
	syl	ac+1cus+er
	pos	n.
accusingly	sub
	head	accuse
	syl	ac+1cus+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
accused	0.
	syl	ac+cused
	pron	<*1kju:zd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the defendant or defendants appearing on a criminal charge.
accustom	ety	C15: from Old French acostumer, from costume #7custom 
accustom	0.
	syl	ac+cus+tom
	pron	<*1k^st*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to make (oneself) familiar (with) or used (to), as by practice, habit, or experience.
accustomed	1.
	syl	ac+cus+tomed
	pron	<*1k^st*md>
	pos	adj.
	def	usual; customary.
accustomed	2.
	syl	ac+cus+tomed
	pron	<*1k^st*md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	used or inured (to).
accustomed	3.
	syl	ac+cus+tomed
	pron	<*1k^st*md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	in the habit (of).
	exam	1	accustomed to walking after meals.
Accutron	0.
	syl	Ac+cu+tron
	pron	<1@kju:2tron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of watch in which the balance wheel and hairspring are replaced by a tuning fork kept in vibration by a tiny internal battery.
ACDC	ety	C20: humorous reference to electrical apparatus that is adaptable for #7alternating current and #7direct current 
ACDC	0.
	syl	AC/DC
	pos	adj.
	usage	Slang. of a person
	def	bisexual.
ace	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin as a unit, perhaps from a Greek variant of heis one
ace	1.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	def	any die, domino, or any of four playing cards with one spot.
ace	2.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	def	a single spot or pip on a playing card, die, etc.
ace	3.a.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	def	a winning serve that the opponent fails to reach.
ace	3.b.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	def	any winning serve.
ace	4.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf, chiefly U.S.
	def	a hole in one.
ace	5.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	def	a fighter pilot accredited with destroying many enemy aircraft.
ace	6.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expert or highly skilled person.
	exam	1	an ace at driving.
an ace up one's sleeve	7.
	head	ace
	or	an ace in the hole
	syl	an ace up one's sleeve
	def	a hidden and powerful advantage. {~}
ace	8.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	superb; excellent. {~}
ace	9.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	to serve an ace against.
ace	10.
	syl	ace
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to play (a hole) in one stroke.
ACE	0.
	syl	ACE
	pron	<As>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Advisory Centre for Education; a private organization offering advice on schools to parents.
-acea	ety	New Latin, from Latin, neuter plural of -*_aceus -#7aceous 
-acea	0.
	syl	-a:ce:a
	usage	suffix forming plural proper nouns.
	def	denoting animals belonging to a class or order.
	exam	1	Crustacea
-aceae	ety	New Latin, from Latin, feminine plural of -*_aceus -#7aceous 
-aceae	0.
	syl	-a:ce:ae
	usage	suffix forming plural proper nouns.
	def	denoting plants belonging to a family.
	exam	1	Liliaceae;
	exam	2	Ranunculaceae.
acedia	0.
	syl	a:ce:di:a
	pron	<*1sEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {accidie}.
Aceldama	ety	C14: from Aramaic haq*_el dem*_a field of blood
Aceldama	0.
	syl	A:cel+da+ma
	pron	<*1seld*m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the place near Jerusalem that was bought with the 30 pieces of silver paid to Judas for betraying Jesus (Matthew 27:8; Acts 1:19).
acellular	0.
	syl	a:cel+lu+lar
	pron	<A1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	not made up of or containing cells.
acentric	1.
	syl	a:cen+tric
	pron	<A1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a centre.
acentric	2.
	syl	a:cen+tric
	pron	<A1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not on centre; eccentric.
-aceous	ety	New Latin, from Latin -*_aceus of a certain kind; related to -*_ac, -*_ax, adjectival suffix
-aceous	0.
	syl	-a:ceous
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	relating to, belonging to, having the nature of, or resembling.
	exam	1	herbaceous;
	exam	2	larvaceous.
acephalous	ety	C18: via Medieval Latin from Greek akephalos. See #7a -%1#7, -#7cephalous 
acephalous	1.
	syl	a:ceph:a+lous
	pron	<*1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no head or one that is reduced and indistinct, as certain insect larvae.
acephalous	2.
	syl	a:ceph:a+lous
	pron	<*1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or recognizing no ruler or leader.
acerate	ety	C19: from Latin *_acer sharp+-#7ate %1
acerate	0.
	syl	ac+er+ate
	pron	<1@s*2rAt>, <-rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {acerose}.
acerbate	ety	C18: from Latin acerb*_atus, past participle of acerb*_are to make sour
acerbate	1.
	syl	ac+er+bate
	pron	<1@s*2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to embitter or exasperate.
acerbate	2.
	syl	ac+er+bate
	pron	<1@s*2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make sour or bitter.
acerbic	ety	C17: from Latin acerbus sour, bitter
acerbic	0.
	syl	a:cer+bic
	pron	<*1sR:bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh, bitter, or astringent; sour.
acerbities	infl
	head	acerbity
	syl	a:cer+bi:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acerbity	1.
	syl	a:cer+bi:ty
	pron	<*1sR:biti>
	pos	n.
	def	vitriolic or embittered speech, temper, etc.
acerbity	2.
	syl	a:cer+bi:ty
	pron	<*1sR:biti>
	pos	n.
	def	sourness or bitterness of taste.
acerose	ety	C18: from Latin acer*_osus full of chaff (erroneously used by Linnaeus as if derived from *_acer sharp)
acerous	alt
	head	acerose
	or	acerose
	syl	ac+er+ous
	pos	adj.
acerose	0.
	or	acerous
	syl	ac+er+ose
	pron	<1@s*2r*us>, <-2r*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a needle, as pine leaves.
acervate	ety	C19: from Latin acerv*_atus, from acerv*_are to heap up, from acervus a heap
acervate	0.
	syl	a:cer+vate
	pron	<*1sR:vit>, <-2vAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	growing in heaps or clusters.
acervately	sub
	head	acervate
	syl	a:1cer+vate+ly
	pos	adv.
acescent	ety	C18: from Latin ac*_escent-, from ac*_escere to become sour, from *_acer sharp
acescent	0.
	syl	a:ces+cent
	pron	<*1sesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly sour or turning sour.
acescence	sub
	head	acescent
	or	acescency
	syl	a:1ces+cence
	pos	n.
acescency	sub
	head	acescent
	or	acescence
	syl	a:1ces+cen+cy
	pos	n.
acetabulum	ety	Latin: vinegar cup, hence a cuplike cavity, from ac*_etum vinegar+- abulum, suffix denot?!ing a container
acetabula	infl
	head	acetabulum
	syl	ac+e:tab:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acetabulum	1.
	syl	ac+e:tab:u+lum
	pron	<2@si1t@bjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the deep cuplike cavity on the side of the hipbone that receives the head of the thighbone.
acetabulum	2.
	syl	ac+e:tab:u+lum
	pron	<2@si1t@bjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a round muscular sucker in flatworms, leeches, and cephalopod molluscs.
acetal	ety	C19: from German Azetal, from #7aceto -#7+alcohol 
acetal	1.
	syl	ac+e:tal
	pron	<1@si2t@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile liquid used as a solvent and in perfumes. Formula: CH\3CH(OC\2H\5)\2.
acetal	2.
	syl	ac+e:tal
	pron	<1@si2t@l>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing the group -CH(OR\1)OR\2, where R\1 and R\2 are other organic groups.
acetaldehyde	0.
	syl	ac+et+al+de+hyde
	pron	<2@si1t@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of organic compounds and as a solvent and reducing agent. Formula: CH\3CHO.
acetamide	ety	C19: from German Azetamid, from #7aceto -#7+amide 
acetamid	alt
	head	acetamide
	or	acetamide
	syl	ac+et+am+id
	pron	<2@si1t@mid>, <*1setimid>
	pos	n.
acetamide	0.
	or	acetamid
	syl	ac+et+am+ide
	pron	<2@si1t@mId>, <*1seti2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless soluble deliquescent crystalline compound, used in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: CH\3CONH\2.
acetanilide	ety	C19: from #7aceto -#7+aniline+ -#7ide 
acetanilid	alt
	head	acetanilide
	or	acetanilide
	syl	ac+et+an:i+lid
	pron	<2@si1t@nilid>
	pos	n.
acetanilide	0.
	or	acetanilid
	syl	ac+et+an:i+lide
	pron	<2@si1t@ni2lId>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline powder used in the manufacture of dyes and rubber and as an analgesic in medicine. Formula: C\6H\5NHCOCH\3.
acetate	ety	C19: from #7acetic+ -#7ate %1
acetate	1.
	syl	ac+e:tate
	pron	<1@si2tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of acetic acid, containing the monovalent ion CH\3COO%#- or the group CH\3COO%#-.
acetate	2.
	syl	ac+e:tate
	pron	<1@si2tAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group CH\3COO%#-.
	exam	1	acetate group or radical.
acetate	3.
	syl	ac+e:tate
	pron	<1@si2tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {acetate rayon} {cellulose acetate}.
acetated	sub
	head	acetate
	syl	ac+e:tat+ed
	pos	adj.
acetate rayon	0.
	syl	ac+e:tate ray+on
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic textile fibre made from cellulose acetate. Also called: {acetate}.
acetic	ety	C19: from Latin ac*_etum vinegar
acetic	0.
	syl	a:ce:tic
	pron	<*1sEtik>, <*1set->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, producing, or derived from acetic acid or vinegar.
acetic acid	0.
	syl	a:ce:tic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent liquid, miscible with water, widely used in the manufacture of acetic anhydride, vinyl acetate, plastics, pharmaceuticals, dyes, etc. Formula: CH\3COOH. See also {glacial acetic acid, vinegar}.
acetic anhydride	0.
	syl	a:ce:tic an+hy+dride
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent liquid used in the manufacture of cellulose and vinyl acetates for synthetic fabrics. Formula: (CH\3CO)\2O.
acetifies	infl
	head	acetify
	syl	a:cet:i+fies
	pos	vb.
acetifying	infl
	head	acetify
	syl	a:cet:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
acetified	infl
	head	acetify
	syl	a:cet:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
acetify	0.
	syl	a:cet:i+fy
	pron	<*1seti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become acetic acid or vinegar.
acetification	sub
	head	acetify
	syl	a:2cet:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
acetifier	sub
	head	acetify
	syl	a:1cet:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
aceto-	ety	from Latin ac*_etum vinegar
acetometer	0.
	syl	ac+e:tom+e:ter
	pron	<2@si1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring the concentration of acetic acid in a solution, esp. in vinegar.
acetone	ety	C19: from German Azeton, from #7aceto -#7+ -#7one 
acetone	0.
	syl	ac+e:tone
	pron	<1@si2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile flammable pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of chemicals and as a solvent and thinner for paints, varnishes, and lacquers. Formula: CH\3COCH\3.
acetonic	sub
	head	acetone
	syl	ac+e:ton+ic
	pron	<2@si1tonik>
	pos	adj.
acetone body	0.
	syl	ac+e:tone bod:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ketone body}.
acetophenetidin	0.
	syl	a:ce:to+phe+net:i+din
	pron	<*2sEt*uf*1netidin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {phenacetin}.
acetous	ety	C18: from Late Latin ac*_et*_osus vinegary, from ac*_etum vinegar
acetose	alt
	head	acetous
	or	acetous
	syl	ac+e:tose
	pron	<1@si2t*us>, <-2t*uz>
	pos	adj.
acetous	1.
	or	acetose
	syl	ac+e:tous
	pron	<1@sit*s>, <*1sE->
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, producing, or resembling acetic acid or vinegar.
acetous	2.
	or	acetose
	syl	ac+e:tous
	pron	<1@sit*s>, <*1sE->
	pos	adj.
	def	tasting like vinegar.
acetum	ety	Latin
acetum	1.
	syl	a:ce:tum
	pron	<*1sEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vinegar}.
acetum	2.
	syl	a:ce:tum
	pron	<*1sEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution that has dilute acetic acid as solvent.
acetyl	ety	C19: from #7acet(ic) +-#7yl  &- ac+e@.tyl+ic (@!@as$I#!t$Il$Ik) adj.
acetyl	0.
	syl	ac+e:tyl
	pron	<1@si2tIl>, <*1sEtIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH\3CO-.
	exam	1	acetyl group or radical.
acetylate	1.
	syl	a:cet:y+late
	pron	<*1seti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce an acetyl group into (a chemical compound).
acetylate	2.
	syl	a:cet:y+late
	pron	<*1seti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	to gain or suffer substitution of an acetyl group.
acetylation	sub
	head	acetylate
	syl	a:2cet:y+1la+tion
	pos	n.
acetylcholine	0.
	syl	ac+e:tyl+cho+line
	pron	<2@sitIl1k*ulEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical substance secreted at the ends of many nerve fibres, esp. in the autonomic nervous system, and responsible for the transmission of nervous impulses. Formula: C\7H\1\7NO\3.
acetylene	1.
	syl	a:cet:y+lene
	pron	<*1seti2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ethyne}. a colourless soluble flammable gas used in the manufacture of organic chemicals and in cutting and welding metals. Formula: C\2H\2.
acetylene	2.
	syl	a:cet:y+lene
	pron	<*1seti2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alkyne}.
acetylenic	sub
	head	acetylene
	syl	a:cet:y+len+ic
	pron	<*2seti1lenik>
	pos	adj.
acetylide	0.
	syl	a:cet:y+lide
	pron	<*1seti2lId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of carbides in which the carbon is present as a diatomic divalent ion. They are formally derivatives of acetylene.
acetylsalicylic acid	0.
	syl	ac+e:tyl+sal:i+cyl+ic ac:id
	pron	<2@sitIl2s@li1silik>, <*1sEtIl->
	pos	n.
	def	the chemical name for {aspirin}.
acey-deucy	0.
	syl	ace:y-deuc:y
	pron	<1Asi1dju:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of backgammon.
ACGI	0.
	syl	A.C.G.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Associate of the City and Guilds Institute.
Achaia	alt
	head	Achaea
	or	Achaea
	syl	A:cha:ia
	pron	<*1kI*>
	pos	n.
Achaea	1.
	or	Achaia
	syl	A:chae:a
	pron	<*1kE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of Greece, in the N Peloponnese. Capital: Patras. Pop.: 239859 (1971). Area: 3209 sq. km (1239 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Akha*"ia}.
Achaea	2.
	or	Achaia
	syl	A:chae:a
	pron	<*1kE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of ancient Greece, in the N Peloponnese on the Gulf of Corinth: enlarged as a Roman province in 27 #7b.c.
Achaian	alt
	head	Achaean
	or	Achaean
	syl	A:chai:an
	pron	<*1kI*n>
	pos	n.
Achaean	1.
	or	Achaian
	syl	A:chae+an
	pron	<*1kE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a principal Greek tribe in the Mycenaean era.
Achaean	2.
	or	Achaian
	syl	A:chae+an
	pron	<*1kE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the later Greek province of Achaea.
Achaean	3.
	or	Achaian
	syl	A:chae+an
	pron	<*1kE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Achaea or the Achaeans.
Achaean League	0.
	syl	A:chae+an League
	pos	n.
	def	a confederation of Achaean cities formed in the early third century #7b.c., which became a political and military force in Greece, directed particularly against Macedonian domination of the Peloponnesus.
Achaemenid	ety	from Greek, after Akhaimen*_es, name of the founder
Achaemenids	infl
	head	Achaemenid
	syl	A:chae:me:nids
	pron	<2@ki1meni2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Achaemenidae	infl
	head	Achaemenid
	or	Achaemenides
	syl	Ach:ae:men:i:dae
	pron	<2@ki1meni2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Achaemenides	infl
	head	Achaemenid
	or	Achaemenidae
	syl	Ach:ae:men:i:des
	pron	<2@ki?!1meni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Achaemenid	0.
	syl	A:chae:me:nid
	pron	<*1kEm*nid>, <*1kem->
	pos	n.
	def	any member of a Persian dynasty of kings, including Cyrus the Great, that ruled from about 550 to 331 #7b.c., when Darius III was overthrown by Alexander the Great.
Achates	ety	from the name of Aeneas' faithful companion in Virgil's Aeneid 
Achates	0.
	syl	A:cha+tes
	pron	<*1kAtEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a loyal friend.
ache	ety	Old English *_acan (vb.), @ace (n.), Middle English aken (vb.), ache (n.). Compare #7bake, batch 
ache	1.
	syl	ache
	pron	<Ak>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel, suffer, or be the source of a continuous dull pain.
ache	2.
	syl	ache
	pron	<Ak>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer mental anguish.
ache	3.
	syl	ache
	pron	<Ak>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a continuous dull pain.
achingly	sub
	head	ache
	syl	ach+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Achelous	0.
	syl	Ach:e:lo:us
	pron	<2@ki1l*u*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a river god who changed into a snake and a bull while fighting Hercules but was defeated when Hercules broke off one of his horns.
achene	ety	C19: from New Latin achaenium that which does not yawn or open, from #7a - %1#7+ Greek khainein to yawn
akene	alt
	head	achene
	or	achene
	syl	a:kene
	pron	<*1kEn>
	pos	n.
achene	0.
	or	akene
	syl	a:chene
	pron	<*1kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry one-seeded indehiscent fruit with the seed distinct from the fruit wall. It may be smooth, as in the buttercup, or feathery, as in clematis.
achenial	sub
	head	achene
	or	akenial
	syl	a:1che:ni:al
	pos	adj.
akenial	sub
	head	achene
	or	achenial
	syl	a:1ke:ni:al
	pos	adj.
Achernar	ety	from Arabic *_akh*_ir al-nahr, literally: end of the river, alluding to the star's location in the constellation
Achernar	0.
	syl	A:cher+nar
	pron	<1Ak*2na:>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Eridanus, visible only in the S hemisphere. Visual magnitude: 0.6; spectral type: B5; distance: 66 light years.
Acheron	1.
	syl	Ach+er+on
	pron	<1@k*2ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the rivers in Hades over which the souls of the dead were ferried by Charon. Compare {Styx}.
Acheron	2.
	syl	Ach+er+on
	pron	<1@k*2ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the underworld or Hades.
Acheulian	ety	C20: after St. Acheul, town in northern France
Acheulean	alt
	head	Acheulian
	or	Acheulian
	syl	A:cheu+le:an
	pron	<*1Su:li*n>, <-j*n>
Acheulian	1.
	or	Acheulean
	syl	A:cheu+li:an
	pron	<*1Su:li*n>, <-j*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	usage	in Europe
	def	the period in the Lower Palaeolithic following the Abbevillian, represented by the use of soft hammerstones in hand axe production made of chipped stone, bone, antler, or wood. The Acheulian dates from the Riss glaciation.
Acheulian	2.
	or	Acheulean
	syl	A:cheu+li:an
	pron	<*1Su:li*n>, <-j*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	usage	in Africa
	def	the period represented by every stage of hand axe development.
Acheulian	3.
	or	Acheulean
	syl	A:cheu+li:an
	pron	<*1Su:li*n>, <-j*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	of or relating to this period.
a cheval	ety	literally: on horseback
a cheval	0.
	syl	*`a che+val
	pron	French. <a S*1val>
	usage	of a bet, esp. in roulette
	def	made on two numbers, cards, etc.
achieve	ety	C14: from Old French achever to bring to an end, from the phrase a chef to a head, to a conclusion
achieve	1.
	syl	a:chieve
	pron	<*1CEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring to a successful conclusion; accomplish; attain.
achieve	2.
	syl	a:chieve
	pron	<*1CEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain as by hard work or effort.
	exam	1	to achieve success.
achievable	sub
	head	achieve
	syl	a:1chiev+a:ble
	pos	adj.
achiever	sub
	head	achieve
	syl	a:1chiev+er
	pos	n.
achievement	1.
	syl	a:chieve+ment
	pron	<*1CEvm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been accomplished, esp. by hard work, ability, or heroism.
achievement	2.
	syl	a:chieve+ment
	pron	<*1CEvm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	successful completion; accomplishment.
achievement	3.
	syl	a:chieve+ment
	pron	<*1CEvm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a less common word for {hatchment}.
achievement age	0.
	syl	a:chieve+ment age
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the age at which a child should be able to perform a standardized test successfully. Compare {developmental age, mental age}.
achievement quotient	0.
	syl	a:chieve+ment quo+tient
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a measure of ability derived by dividing an individual's achievement age by his actual age. Abbrev.: {AQ}
achievement test	0.
	syl	a:chieve+ment test
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a test designed to measure the effects that learning and teaching have on individuals.
Achilles	0.
	syl	A:chil:les
	pron	<*1kilEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	Greek hero, the son of Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis: in the the foremost of the Greek warriors at the siege of Troy. While he was a baby his mother plunged him into the river Styx making his body invulnerable except for the heel by which she held him. After slaying Hector, he was killed by Paris who wounded him in the heel.
Achillean	sub
	head	Achilles
	syl	Ach+il+le:an
	pron	<2@ki1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
Achilles heel	0.
	syl	A:chil:les heel
	pos	n.
	def	a small but fatal weakness.
Achilles tendon	0.
	syl	A:chil:les ten+don
	pos	n.
	def	the fibrous cord that connects the muscles of the calf to the heelbone.
Achill Island	0.
	syl	Ach+ill Is+land
	pron	<1@kil>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Ireland, off the W coast of Co. Mayo. Area: 3133 sq. km (1210 sq. miles). Pop.: 3598 (1966).
Achitophel	0.
	syl	A:chit:o:phel
	pron	<*1kit*2fel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the Douay spelling of {Ahithophel}.
achlamydeous	0.
	syl	ach+la+myd+e:ous
	pron	<2@kl*1midi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers such as the willow
	def	having neither petals nor sepals.
achlorhydria	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7a -%1#7, chloro -#7, hydro -
achlorhydria	0.
	syl	a:chlor+hy+dri:a
	pron	<2Aklc:1hIdri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a marked reduction or virtual absence of free hydrochloric acid from the gastric juice.
achondrite	0.
	syl	a:chon+drite
	pron	<A1kondrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare stony meteorite that consists mainly of silicate minerals and has the texture of igneous rock but contains no chondrules. Compare {chondrite}.
achondritic	sub
	head	achondrite
	syl	a:chon+drit+ic
	pron	<2Akon1dritik>
	pos	adj.
achondroplasia	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7a -%1#7, chondro -#7, -#7plasia 
achondroplasia	0.
	syl	a:chon+dro+pla+si:a
	pron	<A2kondr*u1plAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a skeletal disorder, characterized by failure of normal conversion of cartilage into bone, that begins during fetal life and results in dwarfism.
achondroplastic	sub
	head	achondroplasia
	syl	a:chon+dro+plas+tic
	pron	<A2kondr*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
achromatic lens	alt
	head	achromat
	or	achromat
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic lens
	pos	n.
achromat	0.
	or	achromatic lens
	syl	ach+ro+mat
	pron	<1@kr*2m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens designed to bring light of two chosen wavelengths to the same focal point, thus reducing chromatic aberration. Compare {apochromat}.
achromatic	1.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	without colour.
achromatic	2.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of reflecting or refracting light without chromatic aberration.
achromatic	3.a.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not staining with standard dyes.
achromatic	3.b.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to achromatin.
achromatic	4.a.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving no sharps or flats.
achromatic	4.b.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {diatonic}.
achromatically	sub
	head	achromatic
	syl	ach+ro+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
achromatism	sub
	head	achromatic
	or	achromaticity
	syl	a:chro+ma+tism
	pron	<*1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
achromaticity	sub
	head	achromatic
	or	achromatism
	syl	a:chro+ma+tic+i:ty
	pron	<*2kr*um*1tisiti>
	pos	n.
achromatic colour	0.
	syl	ach+ro+mat+ic col+our
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	colour, such as white, black, and grey, that is devoid of hue. See { {colour} (sense 2)}.
achromatin	0.
	syl	a:chro+ma+tin
	pron	<*1kr*um*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the material of the nucleus of a cell that does not stain with basic dyes. Compare {chromatin}.
achromatise	alt
	head	achromatize
	or	achromatize
	syl	a:chro+ma+tise
	pron	<*1kr*um*tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
achromatize	0.
	or	achromatise
	syl	a:chro+ma+tize
	pron	<*1kr*um*tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make achromatic; to remove colour from.
achromatization	sub
	head	achromatize
	or	achromatisation
	syl	a:2chro+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
achromatisation	sub
	head	achromatize
	or	achromatization
	syl	a:2chro+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
achromatous	0.
	syl	a:chro+ma+tous
	pron	<*1kr*um*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no colour or less than is normal.
achromous	alt
	head	achromic
	or	achromic
	syl	a:chro+mous
	pos	adj.
achromic	0.
	or	achromous
	syl	a+chro+mic
	pron	<*1kr*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	colourless.
ach-y-fi	ety	Welsh, probably from ach, achy general exclamation of disgust+ fi I, me
ach-y-fi	0.
	syl	ach-y-fi
	pron	<2ax*1vE>, <2^x->
	pos	interj.
	qual	Welsh dialect.
	def	an expression of disgust or abhorrence.
acicula	ety	C19: New Latin, diminutive of acus needle
aciculae	infl
	head	acicula
	syl	a:cic:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acicula	0.
	syl	a:cic:u+la
	pron	<*1sikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a needle-shaped part, such as a spine, prickle, or crystal.
acicular	sub
	head	acicula
	syl	a:1cic:u+lar
	pos	adj.
aciculated	alt
	head	aciculate
	or	aciculate
	syl	a:cic:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
aciculate	1.
	or	aciculated
	syl	a:cic:u+late
	pron	<*1sikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having aciculae.
aciculate	2.
	or	aciculated
	syl	a:cic:u+late
	pron	<*1sikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with or as if with needle scratches.
aciculum	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7acicula 
aciculums	infl
	head	aciculum
	or	acicula
	syl	a:cic:u+lums
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acicula	infl
	head	aciculum
	or	aciculums
	syl	a:cic:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aciculum	0.
	syl	a:cic:u+lum
	pron	<*1sikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a needle-like bristle that provides internal support for the appendages (chaetae) of some polychaete worms.
acid	ety	C17 (first used by Francis Bacon): from French acide or Latin acidus, from ac*_ere to be sour or sharp
acid	1.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that dissociates in water to yield a sour corrosive solution containing hydrogen ions, having a pH of less than 7, and turning litmus red. See also {Lewis acid}.
acid	2.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	a sour-tasting substance.
acid	3.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {LSD}.
put the acid on (someone)	4.
	head	acid
	syl	put the acid on (someone).
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to apply pressure to someone, usually when seeking a favour.
acid	5.a.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, derived from, or containing acid.
	exam	1	an acid radical.
acid	5.b.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or having the properties of an acid.
	exam	1	sodium bicarbonate is an acid salt.
acid	6.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp or sour in taste.
acid	7.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	cutting, sharp, or hurtful in speech, manner, etc.; vitriolic; caustic.
acid	8.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	having a silica content of more than two thirds the total and containing at least one tenth quartz.
acid	9.
	syl	ac:id
	pron	<1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	of or made by a process in which the furnace or converter is lined with an acid material.
	exam	1	acid steel.
acidly	sub
	head	acid
	syl	ac+id+ly
	pos	adv.
acidness	sub
	head	acid
	syl	ac+id+ness
	pos	n.
acidy	sub
	head	acid
	syl	ac+id:y
	pos	adj.
acid drop	0.
	syl	ac:id drop
	pos	n.
	def	a boiled sweet with a sharp taste.
acid-fast	0.
	syl	ac:id-fast
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacteria and tissues
	def	resistant to decolorization by mineral acids after staining.
acid-forming	1.
	syl	ac:id-form:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oxide or element
	def	yielding an acid when dissolved in water or having an oxide that forms an acid in water; acidic.
acid-forming	2.
	syl	ac:id-form:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of foods
	def	producing an acid residue following digestion.
acid-head	0.
	syl	ac:id-head
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who uses LSD.
acidic	1.
	syl	a:cid+ic
	pron	<*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {acid}.
acidic	2.
	syl	a:cid+ic
	pron	<*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oxide
	def	yielding an acid in aqueous solution.
acidifies	infl
	head	acidify
	syl	a:cid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
acidifying	infl
	head	acidify
	syl	a:cid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
acidified	infl
	head	acidify
	syl	a:cid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
acidify	0.
	syl	a:cid:i+fy
	pron	<*1sidi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert into or become acid.
acidifiable	sub
	head	acidify
	syl	a:1cid:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
acidification	sub
	head	acidify
	syl	a:2cid:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
acidifier	sub
	head	acidify
	syl	a:1cid:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
acidimeter	1.
	syl	ac:i+dim+e:ter
	pron	<2@si1dimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for determin?!ing the amount of acid in a solution.
acidimeter	2.
	syl	ac:i+dim+e:ter
	pron	<2@si1dimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {acidometer}.
acidimetric	sub
	head	acidimeter
	or	acidimetrical
	syl	ac:i+di+met+ric
	pron	<2@sid*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
acidimetrical	sub
	head	acidimeter
	or	acidimetric
	syl	ac:i+di+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
acidimetry	0.
	syl	ac:i+dim+e:try
	pron	<2@si1dimitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of the amount of acid present in a solution, measured by an acidimeter or by volumetric analysis.
acidimetric	sub
	head	acidimetry
	or	acidimetrical
	syl	ac:i+di+met+ric
	pron	<2@sidi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
acidimetrical	sub
	head	acidimetry
	or	acidimetric
	syl	ac:i+di+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
acidimetrically	sub
	head	acidimetry
	syl	ac:i+di+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
acidities	infl
	head	acidity
	syl	a:cid+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acidity	1.
	syl	a:cid+i:ty
	pron	<*1siditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being acid.
acidity	2.
	syl	a:cid+i:ty
	pron	<*1siditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of acid present in a solution, often expressed in terms of pH.
acidity	3.
	syl	a:cid+i:ty
	pron	<*1siditi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hyperacidity}.
acidometer	0.
	syl	ac:i+dom+e:ter
	pron	<2@si1domit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hydrometer for measuring the relative density of an acid solution, esp. the acid in a battery. Also called: {acidimeter}.
acidophil	ety	C20: see #7acid, -#7phile 
acidophile	alt
	head	acidophil
	or	acidophil
	syl	ac:i+do+phile
	pron	<1@sid*u2fIl>, <*1sid*->
	pos	adj.
acidophil	1.
	or	acidophile
	syl	ac:i+do+phil
	pron	<1@sid*u2fil>, <*1sid*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of cells or cell contents
	def	easily stained by acid dyes.
acidophil	2.
	or	acidophile
	syl	ac:i+do+phil
	pron	<1@sid*u2fil>, <*1sid*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of microorganisms
	def	growing well in an acid environment.
acidophil	3.
	or	acidophile
	syl	ac:i+do+phil
	pron	<1@sid*u2fil>, <*1sid*->
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an acidophil organism.
acidophilus milk	0.
	syl	ac:i+doph:i+lus milk
	pron	<2@si1dofil*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	milk fermented by bacteria of the species used in treating disorders of the gastrointestinal tract.
acidosis	0.
	syl	ac:i+do+sis
	pron	<2@si1d*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the acidity of the blood and extracellular fluids.
acidotic	sub
	head	acidosis
	syl	ac:i+dot+ic
	pron	<2@si1dotik>
	pos	adj.
acid rock	ety	C20: from #7acid (LSD), alluding to its supposed inspiration by drug-induced states of consciousness
acid rock	0.
	syl	ac:id rock
	pos	n.
	def	a type of rock music characterized by electronically amplified bizarre instrumental effects.
acid soil	0.
	syl	ac:id soil
	pos	n.
	def	a soil that gives a pH reaction of below 7.2, found especially in cool moist areas where soluble bases are leached away.
acid test	ety	C19: from the testing of gold with nitric acid
acid test	0.
	syl	ac:id test
	pos	n.
	def	a rigorous and conclusive test to establish worth or value.
	exam	1	the play passed the critic's acid test.
acidulate	ety	C18: #7acidulous+ -#7ate %1
acidulate	0.
	syl	a:cid:u+late
	pron	<*1sidju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make slightly acid or sour.
acidulation	sub
	head	acidulate
	syl	a:2cid:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
acidulous	ety	C18: from Latin acidulus sourish, diminutive of acidus sour
acidulent	alt
	head	acidulous
	or	acidulous
	syl	a:cid:u+lent
	pos	adj.
acidulous	1.
	or	acidulent
	syl	a:cid:u+lous
	pron	<*1sidjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rather sour.
acidulous	2.
	or	acidulent
	syl	a:cid:u+lous
	pron	<*1sidjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp or sour in speech, manner, etc.; acid.
acid value	0.
	syl	ac:id val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the number of milligrams of potassium hydroxide required to neutralize the free fatty acid in one gram of a fat, oil, resin, etc.
acierate	ety	C19: from French acier steel, from Latin aci*_es sharpness
acierate	0.
	syl	ac:i+er+ate
	pron	<1@si*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (iron) into steel.
acieration	sub
	head	acierate
	syl	ac:i+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
acinaciform	ety	C19: via Latin ac*_inac*_es, from Greek akinak*_es short sword, ultimately from Iranian+-#7form 
acinaciform	0.
	syl	ac:i+nac:i+form
	pron	<2@si1n@si2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	shaped like a scimitar; curved.
aciniform	ety	C19: from New Latin aciniformis; see #7acinus 
aciniform	0.
	syl	a:cin:i+form
	pron	<*1sini2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a bunch of grapes.
acinus	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin: grape, berry
acini	infl
	head	acinus
	syl	ac:i+ni
	pron	<-2nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acinus	1.
	syl	ac:i+nus
	pron	<1@sin*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of the terminal saclike portions of a compound gland.
acinus	2.
	syl	ac:i+nus
	pron	<1@sin*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of the small drupes that make up the fruit of the blackberry, raspberry, etc.
acinus	3.
	syl	ac:i+nus
	pron	<1@sin*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a collection of berries, such as a bunch of grapes.
acinic	sub
	head	acinus
	syl	a:cin+ic
	pron	<*1sinik>
	pos	adj.
acinous	sub
	head	acinus
	or	acinose
	syl	ac:i+nous
	pos	adj.
acinose	sub
	head	acinus
	or	acinous
	syl	ac:i+nose
	pos	adj.
Acis	0.
	syl	A:cis
	pron	<1Asis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Sicilian shepherd and the lover of the nymph Galatea. In jealousy, Polyphemus crushed him with a huge rock, and his blood was turned by Galatea into a river.
ack-ack	ety	C20: British signalling code term for AA, abbreviation of anti-aircraft 
ack-ack	1.a.
	syl	ack-ack
	pron	<1@k2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	anti-aircraft fire.
ack-ack	1.b.
	syl	ack-ack
	pron	<1@k2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	ack-ack guns.
ack-ack	2.
	syl	ack-ack
	pron	<1@k2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	anti-aircraft arms.
ackee	ety	C18: of African origin
akee	alt
	head	ackee
	or	ackee
	syl	ak:ee
	pron	<1@kE>
	pos	n.
ackee	1.a.
	or	akee
	syl	ack:ee
	pron	<1@kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a sapindaceous tree, native to tropical Africa and cultivated in the West Indies for its fruit, edible when cooked.
ackee	1.b.
	or	akee
	syl	ack:ee
	pron	<1@kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the red pear-shaped fruit of this tree.
ackee	2.
	or	akee
	syl	ack:ee
	pron	<1@kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a sapindaceous tree, that grows on some Caribbean islands and is valued for its timber and edible fruit.
ackee	3.
	or	akee
	syl	ack:ee
	pron	<1@kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the green tough-skinned berry of this tree.
acknowledge	ety	C15: probably from earlier knowledge, on the model of Old English oncn*_awan, Middle English aknowen to confess, recognize
acknowledge	1.
	syl	ac+knowl+edge
	pron	<*k1noliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to recognize or admit the existence, truth, or reality of.
acknowledge	2.
	syl	ac+knowl+edge
	pron	<*k1noliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate recognition or awareness of, as by a greeting, glance, etc.
acknowledge	3.
	syl	ac+knowl+edge
	pron	<*k1noliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express appreciation or thanks for.
	exam	1	to acknowledge a gift.
acknowledge	4.
	syl	ac+knowl+edge
	pron	<*k1noliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make the receipt of known to the sender.
	exam	1	to acknowledge a letter.
acknowledge	5.
	syl	ac+knowl+edge
	pron	<*k1noliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recognize, esp. in legal form, the authority, rights, or claims of.
acknowledgeable	sub
	head	acknowledge
	syl	ac+1knowl+edge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
acknowledger	sub
	head	acknowledge
	syl	ac+1knowl+edg+er
	pos	n.
acknowledgement	alt
	head	acknowledgment
	or	acknowledgment
	syl	ac+knowl+edge+ment
	pron	<*k1noliJ?!m*nt>
	pos	n.
acknowledgment	1.
	or	acknowledgement
	syl	ac+knowl+edg+ment
	pron	<*k1noliJ?!m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of acknowledging or state of being acknowl?!edged.
acknowledgment	2.
	or	acknowledgement
	syl	ac+knowl+edg+ment
	pron	<*k1noliJ?!m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something done or given as an expression of thanks, as a reply to a message, etc.
acknowledgment	3.
	or	acknowledgement
	syl	ac+knowl+edg+ment
	pron	<*k1noliJ?!m*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an author's statement acknowledging his use of the works of other authors, usually printed at the front of a book.
aclinic line	ety	C19 aclinic, from Greek aklin*_es not bending, from #7a -%1+ klinein to bend, lean
aclinic line	0.
	syl	a:clin+ic line
	pron	<*1klinik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {magnetic equator}.
acme	ety	C16: from Greek akm*_e 
acme	0.
	syl	ac:me
	pron	<1@kmi>
	pos	n.
	def	the culminating point, as of achievement or excellence; summit; peak.
acne	ety	C19: New Latin, from a misreading of Greek akm*_e eruption on the face. See #7acme 
acne	0.
	syl	ac:ne
	pron	<1@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic skin disease common in adolescence, involving inflammation of the sebaceous glands and characterized by pustules on the face, neck, and upper trunk.
acnode	ety	C19: from Latin acus a needle+#7node 
acnode	0.
	syl	ac+node
	pron	<1@k2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a point whose coordinates satisfy the equation of a curve although it does not lie on the curve; an isolated point. The origin is an acnode of the curve %2+ %2= %3.
acnodal	sub
	head	acnode
	syl	ac+1no+dal
	pos	adj.
Acol	ety	C20: named after a club in Acol Road, London
Acol	0.
	syl	Ac:ol
	pron	<1@kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a popular British bidding system favouring light opening bids and a flexible approach.
acolyte	ety	C16: via Old French and Medieval Latin from Greek akolouthos a follower
acolyte	1.
	syl	ac:o+lyte
	pron	<1@k*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower or attendant.
acolyte	2.
	syl	ac:o+lyte
	pron	<1@k*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an officer who attends or assists a priest.
Aconcagua	0.
	syl	A:con+ca+gua
	pron	Spanish <akon1ka$Gwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W Argentina: the highest peak in the Andes and in the W Hemi?!sphere. Height: 6960 m (22835 ft.).
aconite	ety	C16: via Old French or Latin from Greek akoniton aconite, monkshood
aconitum	alt
	head	aconite
	or	aconite
	syl	ac:o+ni+tum
	pron	<2@k*1nIt*m>
	pos	n.
aconite	1.
	or	aconitum
	syl	ac:o+nite
	pron	<1@k*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate plants of the ranunculaceous genus such as monkshood and wolfsbane, many of which are poisonous. Compare {winter aconite}.
aconite	2.
	or	aconitum
	syl	ac:o+nite
	pron	<1@k*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried poisonous root of many of these plants, sometimes used as a narcotic and analgesic.
aconitic	sub
	head	aconite
	syl	ac:o+nit+ic
	pron	<2@k*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
Acores	0.
	syl	A:*,c*^o+res
	pron	<*1soriS>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for (the) {Azores}.
acorn	ety	C16: variant (through influence of corn) of Old English @acern the fruit of a tree, acorn; related to Gothic akran fruit, yield
acorn	0.
	syl	a:corn
	pron	<1Akc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the oak tree, consisting of a smooth thick-walled nut in a woody scaly cuplike base.
shell	alt
	head	acorn barnacle
	or	acorn barnacle
	syl	shell
	pos	n.
acorn barnacle	0.
	or	shell
	syl	a:corn bar+na+cle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various barnacles, such as that live attached to rocks and have a volcano-shaped shell from the top of which protrude feathery food-catching appendages (cirri).
tube	alt
	head	acorn valve
	or	acorn valve
	syl	tube
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
acorn valve	0.
	or	tube
	syl	a:corn valve
	pos	n.
	def	a small electronic valve, approximately acorn-shaped with small closely-spaced electrodes, used in ultrahigh-frequency applications.
acorn worm	0.
	syl	a:corn worm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small burrowing marine animals of the genus and related genera, having an elongated wormlike body with an acorn-shaped eversible proboscis at the head end: subphylum (hemichordates).
acotyledon	0.
	syl	a:cot:y+le:don
	pron	<*2koti1lEdN>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant, such as a fern, moss, or fungus, that does not possess cotyledons.
acotyledonous	sub
	head	acotyledon
	syl	a:2cot:y+1le:don+ous
	pos	adj.
acouchi	ety	C19: via French from a native name in Guiana
acouchy	alt
	head	acouchi
	or	acouchi
	syl	a:cou+chy
	pron	<*1ku:Si>
	pos	n.
acouchis	infl
	head	acouchi
	or	acouchies
	syl	a:cou+chis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acouchies	infl
	head	acouchi
	or	acouchis
	syl	a:cou+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acouchi	0.
	or	acouchy
	syl	a:cou+chi
	pron	<*1ku:Si>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several South American rodents of the genus closely related to the agoutis but much smaller, with a white-tipped tail: family
acoustic	ety	C17: from Greek akoustikos, from akouein to hear
acoustical	alt
	head	acoustic
	or	acoustic
	syl	a:cous+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
acoustic	1.
	or	acoustical
	syl	a:cous+tic
	pron	<*1ku:stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or related to sound, the sense of hearing, or acoustics.
acoustic	2.
	or	acoustical
	syl	a:cous+tic
	pron	<*1ku:stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to respond to, absorb, or control sound.
	exam	1	an acoustic tile.
acoustic	3.
	or	acoustical
	syl	a:cous+tic
	pron	<*1ku:stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a musical instrument or recording
	def	without electronic amplification.
	exam	1	an acoustic bass;
	exam	2	acoustic guitar.
acoustically	sub
	head	acoustic
	syl	a:1cous+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
acoustic feature	0.
	syl	a:cous+tic fea+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	any of the acoustic components or elements present in a speech sound and capable of being experimentally observed, recorded, and reproduced.
acoustician	0.
	syl	a:cous+ti+cian
	pron	<2@ku1stiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert in acoustics.
acoustic nerve	0.
	syl	a:cous+tic nerve
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the eighth pair of cranial nerves, which supply the cochlea and semicircular canals of the internal ear and contribute to the sense of hearing.
acoustic phonetics	0.
	syl	a:cous+tic pho+net+ics
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of phonetics concerned with the acoustic properties of human speech. Compare {ar?!ticulatory phonetics}.
acoustics	1.
	syl	a:cous+tics
	pron	<*1ku:stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the scientif?!ic study of sound and sound waves.
acoustics	2.
	syl	a:cous+tics
	pron	<*1ku:stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the characteristics of a room, auditorium, etc., that determine the fidelity with which sound can be heard within it.
acpt	0.
	syl	acpt.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	acceptance.
acquaint	ety	C13: via Old French and Medieval Latin from Latin accog?!nitus, from accogn*_oscere to know perfectly, from ad- (intensive)+ cogn*_oscere to know
acquaint	1.
	syl	ac+quaint
	pron	<*1kwAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with or of
	def	to make (a person) familiar or conversant (with); inform (of).
acquaint	2.
	syl	ac+quaint
	pron	<*1kwAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to introduce (to); bring into contact (with).
acquaintance	1.
	syl	ac+quaint+ance
	pron	<*1kwAnt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with whom one has been in contact but who is not a close friend.
acquaintance	2.
	syl	ac+quaint+ance
	pron	<*1kwAnt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of a person or thing, esp. when slight.
make the acquaintance of	3.
	head	acquaintance
	syl	make the acquaint?!ance of.
	def	to come into social contact with.
acquaintance	4.
	syl	ac+quaint+ance
	pron	<*1kwAnt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	those persons collectively whom one knows.
acquaintanceship	sub
	head	acquaintance
	syl	ac+1quaint+ance+2ship
	pos	n.
acquainted	1.
	syl	ac+quaint+ed
	pron	<*1kwAntid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; sometimes foll. by with
	def	on terms of familiarity but not intimacy.
acquainted	2.
	syl	ac+quaint+ed
	pron	<*1kwAntid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	having knowledge or experience (of); familiar (with).
acquiesce	ety	C17: from Latin acqui*_escere to remain at rest, agree without protest, from ad- at+ qui*_escere to rest, from qui*_es #7quiet  &- @!ac+qui+#!es+cence n. ?- @!ac+qui+#!es+cent adj.
acquiesce	0.
	syl	ac+qui+esce
	pron	<2@kwi1es>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or to
	def	to comply (with); assent (to) without protest.
acquiescently	sub
	head	acquiesce
	syl	ac+qui+1es+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
acquire	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin acqu*_irere, from ad- in addition+ quaerere to get, seek
acquire	0.
	syl	ac+quire
	pron	<*1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get or gain (something, such as an object, trait, or ability), esp. more or less permanently.
acquirable	sub
	head	acquire
	syl	ac+1quir+a:ble
	pos	adj.
acquirement	sub
	head	acquire
	syl	ac+1quire+ment
	pos	n.
acquirer	sub
	head	acquire
	syl	ac+1quir+er
	pos	n.
acquired characteristic	0.
	syl	ac+quired char+ac+ter+is+tic
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic of an organism resulting from increased use or disuse of an organ or the effects of the environment. See also {Lamarckism}.
acquired taste	1.
	syl	ac+quired taste
	pos	n.
	def	a liking for something that is at first considered unpleasant.
acquired taste	2.
	syl	ac+quired taste
	pos	n.
	def	the thing so liked.
acquisition	ety	C14: from Latin acqu*_is*_iti*_on-, from acqu*_irere to #7acquire 
acquisition	1.
	syl	ac+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2@kwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of acquiring or gaining possession.
acquisition	2.
	syl	ac+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2@kwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something acquired.
acquisition	3.
	syl	ac+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2@kwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of special merit added to a group.
acquisition	4.a.
	syl	ac+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2@kwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the re-establishment of communications between a spacecraft and a ground control station after a temporary blackout.
acquisition	4.b.
	syl	ac+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2@kwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of locating a spacecraft, satellite, etc., esp. by radar, in order to gather tracking and telemetric information.
acquisitive	0.
	syl	ac+quis:i+tive
	pron	<*1kwizitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined or eager to acquire things, esp. material possessions or ideas.
	exam	1	an acquisitive mind.
acquisitively	sub
	head	acquisitive
	syl	ac+1quis:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
acquisitiveness	sub
	head	acquisitive
	syl	ac+1quis:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
acquit	ety	C13: from Old French aquiter, from quiter to release, free from, #7quit 
acquits	infl
	head	acquit
	syl	ac+quits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
acquitting	infl
	head	acquit
	syl	ac+quit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
acquitted	infl
	head	acquit
	syl	ac+quit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
acquit	1.a.
	syl	ac+quit
	pron	<*1kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free or release (from a charge of crime).
acquit	1.b.
	syl	ac+quit
	pron	<*1kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce not guilty.
acquit	2.
	syl	ac+quit
	pron	<*1kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to free or relieve (from an obligation, duty, responsibility, etc.).
acquit	3.
	syl	ac+quit
	pron	<*1kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repay or settle (something, such as a debt or obligation).
acquit	4.
	syl	ac+quit
	pron	<*1kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform (one's part); conduct (oneself).
acquitter	sub
	head	acquit
	syl	ac+1quit+ter
	pos	n.
acquittal	1.
	syl	ac+quit+tal
	pron	<*1kwitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the deliverance and release of a person appearing before a court on a charge of crime, as by a finding of not guilty.
acquittal	2.
	syl	ac+quit+tal
	pron	<*1kwitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a discharge or release from an obligation, duty, debt, etc.
acquittance	1.
	syl	ac+quit+tance
	pron	<*1kwit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a release from or settlement of a debt, etc.
acquittance	2.
	syl	ac+quit+tance
	pron	<*1kwit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a record of this, such as a receipt.
acre	ety	Old English @acer field, acre; related to Old Norse akr, German Acker, Latin ager field, Sanskrit ajra field
acre	1.
	syl	a:cre
	pron	<1Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area used in certain English-speaking countries, equal to 4840 square yards or 4046.86 square metres.
acre	2.a.
	syl	a:cre
	pron	<1Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	land, esp. a large area.
acre	2.b.
	syl	a:cre
	pron	<1Ak*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large amount.
	exam	1	he has acres of space in his room.
Acre	1.
	syl	A:cre
	pron	<1a:kr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory of W Brazil: mostly unexplored tropical forests; acquired from Bolivia in 1903. Capital: Rio Branco. Pop.: 215299 (1970). Area: 148026 sq. km (57153 sq. miles).
Acre	2.
	syl	A:cre
	pron	<1Ak*>, <1a:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in N Israel, strategically situated on the {Bay of Acre} in the E Mediterranean: taken and retaken during the Crusades (1104, 1187, 1191, 1291), taken by the Turks (1517), by Egypt (1832), and by the Turks again (1839). Pop.: 34400 (1972). Old Testament name: {Ac+cho} ($a$:#!k$$$u). Arabic name: {`Ak@.ka} ($a$:#!k$a$:). Hebrew name: {`Ak@.ko} ($a$:#!k$$$u).
acreage	0.
	syl	a:cre+age
	pron	<1Ak*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	land area in acres.
acred	0.
	syl	a:cred
	pron	<1Ak*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually in combination
	def	having acres of land.
	exam	1	a many-acred farm;
	exam	2	a well-acred nobleman.
acre-feet	infl
	head	acre-foot
	syl	a:cre-feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acre-foot	0.
	syl	a:cre-foot
	pos	n.
	def	the volume of water that would cover an area of 1 acre to a depth of 1 foot: equivalent to 43560 cubic feet or 1233.5 cubic metres.
acre-inch	0.
	syl	a:cre-inch
	pos	n.
	def	the volume of water that would cover an area of 1 acre to a depth of 1 inch; one twelfth of an acre-foot: equivalent to 3630 cubic feet or 102.8 cubic metres.
acrid	ety	C18: from Latin *_acer sharp, sour; probably formed on the model of #7acid 
acrid	1.
	syl	ac+rid
	pron	<1@krid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasantly pungent or sharp to the smell or taste.
acrid	2.
	syl	ac+rid
	pron	<1@krid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp or caustic, esp. in speech or nature.
acridity	sub
	head	acrid
	or	acridness
	syl	a:crid+i:ty
	pron	<*1kriditi>
	pos	n.
acridness	sub
	head	acrid
	or	acridity
	syl	ac+rid+ness
	pos	n.
acridly	sub
	head	acrid
	syl	ac+rid+ly
	pos	adv.
acridine	0.
	syl	ac+ri+dine
	pron	<1@kri2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes. Formula: C\1\3H\9N.
acriflavine	ety	C20: from #7acridine+ -#7flavin 
acriflavine	0.
	syl	ac+ri+fla+vine
	pron	<2@kri1flAvin>, <-vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish or orange-red powder used in medicine as an antiseptic and bacteriostat. Formula: C\1\4H\1\4N\3Cl.
acriflavine hydrochloride	0.
	syl	ac+ri+fla+vine hy:dro+chlor+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a red crystalline water-soluble solid substance obtained from acriflavine and used as an antiseptic. Also called: {flavine}.
Acrilan	0.
	syl	Ac+ri+lan
	pron	<1@kri2l@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an acrylic fibre or fabric, characterized by strength, softness, and crease-resistance and used for clothing, upholstery, carpets, etc.
acrimony	ety	C16: from Latin *_acrim*_onia, from *_acer sharp, sour &- ac+ri+mo+ni+ous (@!@akr$I#!m$$$un$I$$s) adj. &- @!ac+ri+#!mo+ni+ous+ly adv. &- @!ac+ri+#!mo+ni+ous+ness n.
acrimonies	infl
	head	acrimony
	syl	ac+ri+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acrimony	0.
	syl	ac+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1@krim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	bitterness or sharpness of manner, speech, temper, etc.
acro-	ety	from Greek akros extreme, topmost
acro-	0.
	syl	ac:ro-
	exam	1	combining form.
acro-	1.
	syl	ac:ro-
	def	denoting something at a height, summit, top, tip, beginning, or end.
	exam	1	acropolis;
	exam	2	acrogen.
acro-	2.
	syl	ac:ro-
	def	denoting an extremity of the human body.
	exam	1	acromegaly.
acrobat	ety	C19: via French from Greek akrobat*_es acrobat, one who walks on tiptoe, from #7acro -#7+ bat-, from bainein to walk
acrobat	1.
	syl	ac+ro+bat
	pron	<1@kr*2b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainer who performs acts that require skill, agility, and coordination, such as tumbling, swinging from a trapeze, or walking a tightrope.
acrobat	2.
	syl	ac+ro+bat
	pron	<1@kr*2b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person noted for his frequent and rapid changes of position or allegiances.
	exam	1	a political acrobat.
acrobatic	sub
	head	acrobat
	syl	ac+ro+1bat+ic
	pos	adj.
acrobatically	sub
	head	acrobat
	syl	ac+ro+1bat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
acrobatics	1.
	syl	ac+ro+bat+ics
	pron	<2@kr*1b@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the skills or feats of an acrobat.
acrobatics	2.
	syl	ac+ro+bat+ics
	pron	<2@kr*1b@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art of an acrobat.
acrobatics	3.
	syl	ac+ro+bat+ics
	pron	<2@kr*1b@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	any activity requiring agility and skill.
	exam	1	mental acrobatics.
acrocarpous	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek akrokarpos 
acrocarpous	0.
	syl	ac+ro+car+pous
	pron	<2@kr*u1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ferns, mosses, etc.
	def	having the reproductive parts at the tip of a stem.
acrodont	ety	C19: from #7acro -#7+ -#7odont 
acrodont	1.
	syl	ac+ro+dont
	pron	<1@kr*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the teeth of some reptiles
	def	having no roots and being fused at the base to the margin of the jawbones. See also { {pleurodont} (sense 1)}.
acrodont	2.
	syl	ac+ro+dont
	pron	<1@kr*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	def	having acrodont teeth.
acrodrome	0.
	syl	ac+ro+drome
	pron	<1@kr*2dr*um>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the veins of a leaf
	def	running parallel to the edges of the leaf and fusing at the tip. Also: {a@.crod+ro+mous} ($$#!kr$Adr$$m$$s).
acrogen	0.
	syl	ac+ro+gen
	pron	<1@kr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any flowerless plant, such as a fern or moss, in which growth occurs from the tip of the main stem.
acrogenic	sub
	head	acrogen
	or	acrogenous
	syl	ac+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2@kr*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
acrogenous	sub
	head	acrogen
	or	acrogenic
	syl	a:crog+e:nous
	pron	<*1kroJin*s>
	pos	adj.
acrogenously	sub
	head	acrogen
	syl	a:1crog+e:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
acrolein	ety	C19: from Latin *_acer sharp+ ol*_ere to smell+-#7in 
acrolein	0.
	syl	a:cro+le:in
	pron	<*1kr*uliin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish flammable poisonous pungent liquid used in the manufacture of resins and pharmaceuticals. Formula: CH\2:CHCHO.
acrolith	ety	C19: via Latin acrolithus from Greek akrolithos having stone extremities
acrolith	0.
	syl	ac+ro+lith
	pron	<1@kr*liT>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greek sculpture
	def	a wooden, often draped figure with only the head, hands, and feet in stone.
acrolithic	sub
	head	acrolith
	syl	ac+ro+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
acromegaly	ety	C19: from French acrom*'egalie, from #7acro -#7+ Greek megal-, stem of megas big
acromegaly	0.
	syl	ac+ro+meg:a+ly
	pron	<2@kr*u1meg*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic disease characterized by enlargement of the bones of the head, hands, and feet. It is caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone by the pituitary gland. Compare {gigantism}.
acromegalic	sub
	head	acromegaly
	syl	ac+ro+me:gal+ic
	pron	<2@kr*umi1g@lik>
	pos	adj. n.
acromion	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek akr*_omion the point of the shoulder, from #7acro -#7+ *_omion, diminutive of *_omos shoulder
acromia	infl
	head	acromion
	syl	a:cro+mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
acromion	0.
	syl	a:cro+mi+on
	pron	<*1kr*umi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost edge of the spine of the shoulder blade.
acronychal	ety	C16: from Greek akronychos at sunset, from #7acro -+ nykh-, nyx night
acronycal	infl
	head	acronychal
	or	acronical
	syl	a:cron:y+cal
	pron	<*1kronikL>
	pos	adj.
acronical	infl
	head	acronychal
	or	acronycal
	syl	a:cron:i+cal
	pron	<*1kronikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
acronychal	0.
	syl	a:cron:y+chal
	pron	<*1kronikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at sunset.
	exam	1	the star has an acronychal rising.
acronychally	sub
	head	acronychal
	syl	a:1cron:y+chal+ly
	pos	adv.
acronycally	sub
	head	acronychal
	or	acronically
	syl	a:1cron:y+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
acronically	sub
	head	acronychal
	or	acronycally
	syl	a:1cron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
acronym	ety	C20: from #7acro -#7+onym 
acronym	0.
	syl	ac+ro+nym
	pron	<1@kr*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a word formed from the initial letters of a group of words; for example, for the
acronymic	sub
	head	acronym
	or	acronymous
	syl	ac+ro+1nym+ic
	pron	<*1kronim*s>
	pos	adj.
acronymous	sub
	head	acronym
	or	acronymic
	syl	a:cron:y+mous
	pron	<*1kronim*s>
	pos	adj.
acropetal	0.
	syl	a:crop+e:tal
	pron	<*1kropitL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves and flowers
	def	produced in order from the base upwards so that the youngest are at the apex. Compare {basipetal}.
acrophobia	ety	C19: from #7acro -+-#7phobia  &- @!ac+ro+#!pho+bic adj.
acrophobia	0.
	syl	ac+ro+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2@kr*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal fear or dread of being at a great height.
acropolis	ety	C17: from Greek, from #7acro -#7+ polis city
acropolis	0.
	syl	a:crop:o+lis
	pron	<*1krop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the citadel of an ancient Greek city.
Acropolis	0.
	syl	A:crop:o+lis
	pron	<*1krop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the citadel of Athens on which the Parthenon and the Erechtheum stand.
acrospire	ety	C17: from obsolete akerspire, from aker #7ear %2#7+ spire sprout, #7spire %1; the modern form is influenced by #7acro -
acrospire	0.
	syl	ac+ro+spire
	pron	<1@kr*2spI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the first shoot developing from the plumule of a germinating grain seed.
across	ety	C13 on croice, acros, from Old French a croix crosswise
across	1.
	syl	a:cross
	pron	<*1kros>
	pos	prep.
	def	from one side to the other side of.
across	2.
	syl	a:cross
	pron	<*1kros>
	pos	prep.
	def	on or at the other side of.
across	3.
	syl	a:cross
	pron	<*1kros>
	pos	adv.
	def	from one side to the other.
across	4.
	syl	a:cross
	pron	<*1kros>
	pos	adv.
	def	on or to the other side.
across-the-board	1.
	syl	a:cross-the-board
	pos	adj.
	usage	of salary increases, taxation cuts, etc.
	def	affecting all levels or classes equally.
across-the-board	2.
	syl	a:cross-the-board
	pos	adj.
	qual	Horse racing, chiefly U.S.
	def	designating a bet in which equal amounts are staked on the same contestant to win or to come second or third in a race.
acrostic	ety	C16: via French from Greek akrostikhis, from #7acro -#7+ stikhos line of verse, #7stich 
acrostic	0.a.
	syl	a:cros+tic
	pron	<*1krostik>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of lines of writing, such as a poem, certain letters of which form a word, proverb, etc. A {single acrostic} is formed by the initial letters of the lines, a {double acrostic} by the initial and final letters, and a {triple acrostic} by the initial, middle, and final letters.
acrostic	0.b.
	syl	a:cros+tic
	pron	<*1krostik>
	pos	n.
	def	the word, proverb, etc., so formed.
acrostic	0.c.
	syl	a:cros+tic
	pron	<*1krostik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an acrostic sonnet.
acrostically	sub
	head	acrostic
	syl	a:1cros+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
acroter	ety	C18: from French, from Latin acroterium, from Greek akr*_ot*_erion summit, from akros extreme
acroter	0.
	syl	a:cro+ter
	pron	<*1kr*ut*>, <1@kr*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architecture.
	def	a plinth bearing a statue, etc., at either end or at the apex of a pediment.
acrylic	ety	C20: from #7acrolein+ -#7yl+ -#7ic 
acrylic	1.
	syl	a:cryl+ic
	pron	<*1krilik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, derived from, or concerned with acrylic acid.
acrylic	2.
	syl	a:cryl+ic
	pron	<*1krilik>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {acrylic resin}.
acrylic acid	0.
	syl	a:cryl+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless corrosive pungent liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of acrylic resins. Formula: CH\2:CHCOOH.
acrylic fibre	0.
	syl	a:cryl+ic fi+bre
	pos	n.
	def	a textile fibre, such as Orlon or Acrilan, produced from acrylonitrile.
acrylic resin	0.
	syl	a:cryl+ic res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of polymers or copolymers of acrylic acid, its esters, or amides, used as synthetic rubbers, textiles, paints, adhesives, and as plastics such as Perspex.
acrylonitrile	ety	C20: from #7acrylic+nitrile 
acrylonitrile	0.
	syl	ac+ry+lo+ni+trile
	pron	<2@kril*u1nItrIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid that is miscible with water and has toxic fumes: used in the manufacture of acrylic fibres and resins, rubber, and thermoplastics. Formula: CH\2:CHCN.
acrylyl	0.
	syl	ac+ry+lyl
	pron	<1@krilil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH\2:CHCO-.
	exam	1	acrylyl group or radical.
acs pay	0.
	syl	a/cs pay.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	accounts payable.
acs rec	0.
	syl	a/cs rec.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	accounts receivable.
act	ety	C14: from Latin actus a doing, performance, and actum a thing done, from the past participle of agere to do
act	1.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	something done or performed; a deed.
act	2.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the performance of some physical or mental process; action.
act	3.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	the formally codified result of deliberation by a legislative body; a law, edict, decree, statute, etc.
act	4.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a formal written record of transactions, proceedings, etc., as of a society, committee, or legislative body.
act	5.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a major division of a dramatic work.
act	6.a.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short performance of skill, a comic sketch, dance, etc., esp. one that is part of a programme of light entertainment.
act	6.b.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	those giving such a performance.
act	7.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumed attitude or pose, esp. one intended to impress.
act	8.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an occurrence effected by a human agent as opposed to one that is determined. Compare { {event} (sense 4)}.
act	9.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to do something; carry out an action.
act	10.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to function in a specified way; operate; react.
	exam	1	his mind acted quickly.
act	11.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform (a part or role) in a play, etc.
act	12.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present (a play, etc.) on stage.
act	13.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for or as
	def	to be a substitute (for); function in place (of).
act	14.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by as
	def	to serve the function or purpose (of).
	exam	1	the glass acted as protection.
act	15.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conduct oneself or behave (as if one were).
	exam	1	she usually acts like a lady;
	exam	2	she was acting tired.
act	16.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in an unnatural or affected way.
act	17.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to pose as; play the part of.
	exam	1	to act the fool.
act	18.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to behave in a manner appropriate to (esp. in the phrase {act one's age) }.
act	19.
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Not standard.
	usage	copula
	def	to seem or pretend to be.
	exam	1	to act tired.
act	xref
	syl	act
	pron	<@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {act on, act out, act up}.
actable	sub
	head	act
	syl	act+a:ble
	pos	adj.
actability	sub
	head	act
	syl	act+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ACT	0.
	syl	A.C.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Capital Territory.
Actaeon	0.
	syl	Ac:tae:on
	pron	<@k1tE*n>, <1@kti*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a hunter of Boeotia who, having accidentally seen Artemis bathing, was turned into a stag and torn apart by his own hounds.
actg	0.
	syl	actg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	acting.
ACTH	0.
	syl	ACTH
	pos	n.
	def	adrenocorticotropic hormone; a polypeptide hormone, secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that stimulates growth of the adrenal gland and the synthesis and secretion of corticosteroids. It is used in treating rheumatoid arthritis, allergic and skin diseases, and many other disorders. Also called: {corticotropin}.
actin	ety	C20: from #7act+ -#7in 
actin	0.
	syl	ac+tin
	pron	<1@ktin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein in muscle that exists in both globular and fibrous forms and associates with myosin to form the complex protein actomyosin.
actinal	ety	C19: see #7actino -#7, -#7al %1
actinal	1.
	syl	ac+ti+nal
	pron	<1@ktinL>, <@k1tInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the oral part of a radiate animal, such as a jellyfish, sea anemone, or sponge, from which the rays, tentacles, or arms grow.
actinal	2.
	syl	ac+ti+nal
	pron	<1@ktinL>, <@k1tInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing rays or tentacles, as a jellyfish.
actinally	sub
	head	actinal
	syl	ac+ti+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
acting	1.
	syl	act+ing
	pron	<1@ktiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	taking on duties temporarily, esp. as a substitute for another.
	exam	1	the acting president.
acting	2.
	syl	act+ing
	pron	<1@ktiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	operating or functioning.
	exam	1	an acting order.
acting	3.
	syl	act+ing
	pron	<1@ktiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	intended for stage performance; provided with directions for actors.
	exam	1	an acting version of @6Hedda Gabler.@9
acting	4.
	syl	act+ing
	pron	<1@ktiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the art or profession of an actor.
actinia	ety	C18: New Latin, literally: things having a radial structure. See #7actino -#7, -#7ia 
actiniae	infl
	head	actinia
	or	actinias
	syl	ac+tin:i:ae
	pron	<-1tini2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
actinias	infl
	head	actinia
	or	actiniae
	syl	ac+tin:i:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
actinia	0.
	syl	ac+tin:i:a
	pron	<@k1tini*>
	pos	n.
	def	any sea anemone of the genus which are common in rock pools.
actinic	ety	C19: from #7actino -#7+ -#7ic 
actinic	0.
	syl	ac+tin+ic
	pron	<@k1tinik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of radiation
	def	producing a photo?!chemical effect.
actinically	sub
	head	actinic
	syl	ac+1tin:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
actinism	sub
	head	actinic
	syl	ac+tin+2ism
	pos	n.
actinide	ety	C19: from #7actino -#7+ -#7ide 
actinide	0.
	syl	ac+ti+nide
	pron	<1@kti2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the actinide series. Also called: {actinon}.
actinide series	0.
	syl	ac+ti+nide se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a series of 15 radioactive elements with increasing atomic numbers from actinium to lawrencium.
actiniform	ety	C20: from #7actino -#7+ -#7form 
actiniform	0.
	syl	ac+tin:i+form
	pron	<@k1tini2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {actinoid}.
actinium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7actino -#7+ -#7ium 
actinium	0.
	syl	ac+tin+i:um
	pron	<@k1tini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive element of the actinide series, occurring as a decay product of uranium. It is used as an alpha-particle source and in neutron production. Symbol: Ac; atomic no.: 89; half-life of most stable isotope,%2%2%7Ac: 22 years; relative density: 10.07; melting pt.: 1050?%C; boiling pt.: 3200?%C (est.).
actinium series	0.
	syl	ac+tin+i:um se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive series that starts with actinium-235 and ends with lead-207.
actino-	ety	from Greek aktino-, from aktis beam, ray
actino-	1.
	syl	ac:ti:no-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicat?!ing a radial structure.
	exam	1	actinomorphic.
actino-	2.
	syl	ac:ti:no-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating radio?!activity or radiation.
	exam	1	actinometer.
actinochemistry	0.
	syl	ac+tin:o+chem+is+try
	pron	<@k2tin*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {photochemistry}.
actinoid	0.
	syl	ac+ti+noid
	pron	<1@kti2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a radiate form, as a sea anemone or starfish.
actinolite	ety	C19: from #7actino - (from the radiating crystals in some forms)+-#7lite 
actinolite	0.
	syl	ac+tin:o+lite
	pron	<@k1tin*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green mineral of the amphibole group consisting of calcium magnesium iron silicate. Formula: Ca\2(Mg,Fe)\5Si\8O\2\2(OH)\2.
actinomere	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+mere
	pron	<1@ktin*u2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {antimere}.
actinometer	0.
	syl	ac+ti+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2@kti1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the intensity of radiation, esp. of the sun's rays.
actinometric	sub
	head	actinometer
	or	actinometrical
	syl	ac+ti+no+met+ric
	pron	<2@ktin*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
actinometrical	sub
	head	actinometer
	or	actinometric
	syl	ac+ti+no+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
actinometry	sub
	head	actinometer
	syl	ac+ti+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
actinomorphous	alt
	head	actinomorphic
	or	actinomorphic
	syl	ac+ti+no+mor+phous
	pos	adj.
actinomorphic	0.
	or	actinomorphous
	syl	ac+ti+no+mor+phic
	pron	<2@ktin*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of a flower
	def	having radial symmetry, as buttercups; capable of being cut vertically through the axis in any of two or more planes so that the two cut halves are mirror images of each other. See also {zygomorphic}.
actinomycete	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+my+cete
	pron	<2@ktin*umI1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any microorganism of the group usually regarded as filamentous bacteria.
actinomycin	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+my+cin
	pron	<2@ktin*u1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several toxic antibiotics obtained from bacteria of the genus used in treating some cancers.
actinomycosis	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+my+co+sis
	pron	<2@ktin*umI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of cattle, sometimes transmitted to man, characterized by a swelling of the affected part, most often the jaw. Nontechnical name: {lumpy jaw}.
actinomycotic	sub
	head	actinomycosis
	syl	ac+ti+no+my+cot+ic
	pron	<2@ktin*umI1kot?!ik>
	pos	adj.
actinon	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7actinium+ -#7on 
actinon	1.
	syl	ac+ti+non
	pron	<1@kti2non>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioisotope of radon that is a decay product of radium. Symbol: An or %2%1%9Rn; atomic no.: 86; half-life: 3.92s.
actinon	2.
	syl	ac+ti+non
	pron	<1@kti2non>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {actinide}.
actinopod	0.
	syl	ac+tin:o+pod
	pron	<@k1tin*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any protozoan of the subclass such as a radiolarian or a heliozoan, having stiff radiating pseudopodia.
actinotherapy	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+ther:a+py
	pron	<2@ktin*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiotherapy}.
actinouranium	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+u:ra+ni:um
	pron	<2@ktin*uju1rAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the isotope of uranium that has a mass number of 235.
actinozoan	0.
	syl	ac+ti+no+zo+an
	pron	<2@ktin*u1z*u*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {anthozoan}.
action	ety	C14 accioun, ultimately from Latin *_acti*_on-, stem of *_acti*_o, from agere to do, act
action	1.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or process of doing something or being active; operation.
action	2.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something done, such as an act or deed.
action	3.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	movement or posture during some physical activity.
action	4.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	activity, force, or energy.
	exam	1	a man of action.
action	5.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	conduct or behaviour.
action	6.a.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a legal proceeding brought by one party against another, seeking redress of a wrong or recovery of what is due; lawsuit.
action	6.b.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to bring such proceeding.
action	7.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the operating mechanism, esp. in a piano, gun, watch, etc.
action	8.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the force applied to a body.
	exam	1	the reaction is equal and opposite to the action.
action	9.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which something operates or works.
action	10.a.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of a system expressed as twice the mean kinetic energy of the system over a given time interval multiplied by the time interval.
action	10.b.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of work or energy and time, usually expressed in joule seconds.
	exam	1	Planck's constant of action.
action	11.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the events that form the plot of a story, film, play, or other composition.
action	12.a.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a minor engagement.
action	12.b.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	fighting at sea or on land.
	exam	1	he saw action in the war.
action	13.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the profits of an enterprise or transaction (esp. in the phrase {a piece of the action) }.
action	14.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the main activity, esp. social activity. {~}
action	15.
	syl	ac+tion
	pron	<1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a command given by a film director to indicate that filming is to begin. See also { {cue} %1 (senses 1, 8)}.
actionable	0.
	syl	ac+tion+a:ble
	pron	<1@kS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	affording grounds for legal action.
actionably	sub
	head	actionable
	syl	ac+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
action painting	0.
	syl	ac+tion paint+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a development of abstract expressionism evolved in the 1940s, characterized by broad vigorous brush strokes and accidental effects of thrown, smeared, dripped, or spattered paint. Also called: {tachisme}. See also {abstract expressionism}.
action potential	0.
	syl	ac+tion po+ten+tial
	pos	n.
	def	a localized change in electrical potential, from -70 mV to +30 mV, that occurs across a nerve fibre during transmission of a nerve impulse.
action replay	0.
	syl	ac+tion re+play
	pos	n.
	def	the rerunning of a small section of a television film or tape of a match or other sporting contest, often in slow motion. U.S. name: {instant replay}.
action stations	1.
	syl	ac+tion sta+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military.
	def	the positions taken up by individuals in preparation for or during a battle. {~}
action stations	2.
	syl	ac+tion sta+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military.
	def	a command to take up such positions.
action stations	3.
	syl	ac+tion sta+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military.; Informal.
	def	a warning to get ready for something.
Actium	0.
	syl	Ac+ti:um
	pron	<1@kti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town of ancient Greece that overlooked the naval battle in 31 #7b.c. at which Octavian's fleet under Agrippa defeated that of Mark Antony and Cleopatra.
activate	1.
	syl	ac+ti+vate
	pron	<1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make active or capable of action.
activate	2.
	syl	ac+ti+vate
	pron	<1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to make radioactive.
activate	3.a.
	syl	ac+ti+vate
	pron	<1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the rate of (a reaction).
activate	3.b.
	syl	ac+ti+vate
	pron	<1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a substance, such as carbon or alumina) so as to increase powers of adsorption.
activate	4.
	syl	ac+ti+vate
	pron	<1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purify (sewage) by aeration.
activate	5.
	syl	ac+ti+vate
	pron	<1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. military.
	def	to create, mobilize, or organize (a unit).
activation	sub
	head	activate
	syl	ac+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
activated alumina	0.
	syl	ac+ti+vat+ed a:lu+mi+na
	pos	n.
	def	a granular highly porous and adsorptive form of aluminium oxide, used for drying gases and as an oil-filtering material and catalyst.
activated carbon	0.
	syl	ac+ti+vat+ed car+bon
	pos	n.
	def	a porous highly adsorptive form of carbon used to remove colour or impurities from liquids and gases, in the separation and extraction of chemical compounds, and in the recovery of solvents. Also called: {activated charcoal, active carbon}.
activated sludge	0.
	syl	ac+ti+vat+ed sludge
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of aerated precipitated sewage added to untreated sewage to bring about purification by hastening bacterial decomposition.
active	ety	C14: from Latin *_act*_ivus. See #7act, -#7ive 
active	1.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of action; moving, working, or doing something.
active	2.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	busy or involved.
	exam	1	an active life.
active	3.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically energetic.
active	4.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	exerting influence; effective.
	exam	1	an active ingredient.
active	5.a.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a voice of verbs used to indicate that the subject of a sentence is performing the action or causing the event or process described by the verb, as in Compare { {passive} (sense 5)}.
active	5.b.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {nonstative}.
active	6.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	being fully engaged in military service (esp. in the phrase {on active service) }.
active	7.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a volcano
	def	erupting periodically; not extinct. Compare { {dormant} (sense 3)}, { {extinct} (sense 3)}.
active	8.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Astronomy. of the sun
	def	exhibiting a large number of sunspots, solar flares, etc., and a marked variation in intensity and frequency of radio emission. Compare { {quiet} (sense 7)}.
active	9.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	producing or being used to produce profit, esp. in the form of interest.
	exam	1	active balances.
active	10.a.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing a source of power.
	exam	1	an active network.
active	10.b.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of amplifying a signal or controlling some function.
	exam	1	an active component;
	exam	2	an active communication satellite.
active	11.a.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the active voice.
active	11.b.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an active verb.
active	12.
	syl	ac+tive
	pron	<1@ktiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a member of an organization who par?!ticipates in its activities.
actively	sub
	head	active
	syl	ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
activeness	sub
	head	active
	syl	ac+tive+ness
	pos	n.
active list	0.
	syl	ac+tive list
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a list of officers available for full duty.
activism	0.
	syl	ac+tiv+ism
	pron	<1@kti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy of taking direct and often militant action to achieve an end, esp. a political or social one.
activist	sub
	head	activism
	syl	ac+tiv+ist
	pos	n.
activities	infl
	head	activity
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
activity	1.
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being active.
activity	2.
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	lively action or movement.
activity	3.
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	any specific deed, action, pursuit, etc..
	exam	1	recreational activities.
activity	4.
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of disintegrations of a radioactive substance in a given unit of time, usually expressed in curies or disintegrations per second.
activity	5.a.
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity of a substance to undergo chemical change.
activity	5.b.
	syl	ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the effective concentration of a substance in a chemical system. The {absolute activity} of a substance B, #Gv\ , is defined as exp (#Gm where #Gm is the chemical potential.
act of contrition	0.
	syl	act of con+tri+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a short prayer of penitence.
act of faith	0.
	syl	act of faith
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	an act that demonstrates or tests a person's religious beliefs.
act of God	0.
	syl	act of God
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a sudden and inevitable occurrence caused by natural forces and not by the agency of man, such as a flood, earthquake, or a similar catastrophe.
act of war	0.
	syl	act of war
	pos	n.
	def	an aggressive act, usually employing military force, which constitutes an immediate threat to peace.
actomyosin	0.
	syl	ac+to+my:o+sin
	pron	<2@kt*u1mI*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex protein in skeletal muscle that is formed by actin and myosin and which, when stimulated, shortens to cause muscle contraction.
upon	alt
	head	act on
	or	act on
	syl	up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
act on	1.
	or	upon
	syl	act on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to regulate one's behaviour in accordance with (advice, information, etc.).
act on	2.
	or	upon
	syl	act on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have an effect on (illness, a part of the body, etc.).
Acton	H1.0.
	syl	Ac+ton
	pron	<1@kt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of the London borough of Ealing.
John Emerich Edward Dalberg	1.
	head	Acton
	syl	John Em:er:ich Ed:ward Dal:berg
	def	1st Baron Acton. 1834-1902, English historian: a proponent of Christian liberal ethics and adviser of Gladstone.
Acton	H2.2.
	syl	Ac:ton
	pron	<1@kt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	his grandfather, Sir {John Fran@.cis Ed@.ward}. 1736-1811, European naval commander and statesman: admiral of Tuscany (1774-79) and Naples (1779 onwards) and chief minister of Naples (1779-1806).
actress	alt
	head	actor
	or	actor
	syl	ac+tress
	pron	<1@ktris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
actor	1.
	or	actress
	syl	ac+tor
	pron	<1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts in a play, film, broadcast, etc.
actor	2.
	or	actress
	syl	ac+tor
	pron	<1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who puts on a false manner in order to deceive others (often in the phrase {bad actor) }.
act out	1.
	syl	act out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reproduce (an idea, former event, etc.) in actions, often by mime.
act out	2.
	syl	act out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	to express unconsciously (a repressed impulse or experience) in overt behaviour.
Acts of the Apostles	0.
	syl	Acts of the A:pos+tles
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth book of the New Testament, describing the development of the early Church from Christ's ascension into heaven to Paul's sojourn at Rome. Often shortened to {Acts}.
ACTU	0.
	syl	A.C.T.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Council of Trade Unions.
actual	ety	C14 actuel existing, from Late Latin *_actu*_alis relating to acts, practical, from Latin *_actus #7act #e Usage. The excessive use of actual and actually should be avoided. They are unnecessary in sentences such as in actual fact, he is forty-two, and he did actually go to the play but did not enjoy it.
actual	1.
	syl	ac+tu:al
	pron	<1@kCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in reality or as a matter of fact.
actual	2.
	syl	ac+tu:al
	pron	<1@kCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	real or genuine.
actual	3.
	syl	ac+tu:al
	pron	<1@kCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing at the present time; current.
actualities	infl
	head	actuality
	syl	ac+tu+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
actuality	1.
	syl	ac+tu+al+i:ty
	pron	<2@kCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	true existence; reality.
actuality	2.
	syl	ac+tu+al+i:ty
	pron	<2@kCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a fact or condition that is real.
actualise	alt
	head	actualize
	or	actualize
	syl	ac+tu+al+ise
	pron	<1@kCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
actualize	1.
	or	actualise
	syl	ac+tu+al+ize
	pron	<1@kCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make actual or real.
actualize	2.
	or	actualise
	syl	ac+tu+al+ize
	pron	<1@kCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent realistically.
actualization	sub
	head	actualize
	or	actualisation
	syl	ac+tu+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
actualisation	sub
	head	actualize
	or	actualization
	syl	ac+tu+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
actually	1.a.
	syl	ac+tu+al+ly
	pron	<1@kCu*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as an actual fact; really.
actually	1.b.
	syl	ac+tu+al+ly
	pron	<1@kCu*li>
	pos	adv.
	usage	as sentence modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	actually, I haven't seen him.
actually	2.
	syl	ac+tu+al+ly
	pron	<1@kCu*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at present.
actually	3.
	syl	ac+tu+al+ly
	pron	<1@kCu*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a parenthetic filler used to add slight emphasis.
	exam	1	I don't know, actually.
actuary	ety	C16 (meaning: registrar): from Latin *_actu*_arius one who keeps accounts, from actum public business, and acta documents, deeds. See #7act, -#7ary 
actuaries	infl
	head	actuary
	syl	ac+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
actuary	0.
	syl	ac+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1@kCu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a statistician, esp. one employed by insurance companies to calculate risks, policy premiums and dividends, and annuity rates.
actuarial	sub
	head	actuary
	syl	ac+tu+ar:i+al
	pron	<2@kCu1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
actuate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin actu*_atus, from actu*_are to incite to action, from Latin *_actus #7act 
actuate	1.
	syl	ac+tu+ate
	pron	<1@kCu2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into action or mechanical motion.
actuate	2.
	syl	ac+tu+ate
	pron	<1@kCu2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to motivate or incite into action.
	exam	1	actuated by unworthy desires.
actuation	sub
	head	actuate
	syl	ac+tu:1a+tion
	pos	n.
actuator	sub
	head	actuate
	syl	ac+tu:2a+tor
	pos	n.
act up	0.
	syl	act up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave in a troublesome way.
	exam	1	the engine began to act up.
acuity	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin ac*_utus #7acute 
acuity	0.
	syl	a:cu+i:ty
	pron	<*1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	keenness or acuteness, esp. in vision or thought.
aculeate	ety	C17: from Latin ac*_ule*_atus; see #7aculeus 
aculeated	alt
	head	aculeate
	or	aculeate
	syl	a:cu+le:at+ed
	pos	adj.
aculeate	1.
	or	aculeated
	syl	a:cu+le:ate
	pron	<*1kju:liit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	cutting; pointed.
aculeate	2.
	or	aculeated
	syl	a:cu+le:ate
	pron	<*1kju:liit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having prickles or spines, as a rose.
aculeate	3.
	or	aculeated
	syl	a:cu+le:ate
	pron	<*1kju:liit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a sting, as bees, wasps, and ants.
aculeus	ety	C19: from Latin, diminutive of acus needle
aculeus	1.
	syl	a:cu+le:us
	pron	<*1kju:li*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a prickle or spine, such as the thorn of a rose.
aculeus	2.
	syl	a:cu+le:us
	pron	<*1kju:li*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a sting or ovipositor.
acumen	ety	C16: from Latin: sharpness, from acuere to sharpen, from acus needle
acumen	0.
	syl	ac:u+men
	pron	<1@kju2men>, <*1kju:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to judge well; keen discernment; insight.
acuminous	sub
	head	acumen
	syl	a:1cu+mi+nous
	pos	adj.
acuminate	ety	C17: from Latin ac*_umin*_are to sharp?!en; see #7acumen 
acuminate	1.
	syl	a:cu+mi+nate
	pron	<*1kju:minit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	narrowing to a sharp point, as some types of leaf.
acuminate	2.
	syl	a:cu+mi+nate
	pron	<*1kju:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make pointed or sharp.
acumination	sub
	head	acuminate
	syl	a:2cu+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
acupuncture	ety	C17: from Latin acus needle+#7puncture 
acupuncture	0.
	syl	ac:u+punc+ture
	pron	<1@kju2p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the insertion of the tips of needles into the skin at specific points for the purpose of treating various disorders by stimulating nerve impulses. Originally Chinese, this method of treatment is practised in many parts of the world. Also called: {stylostixis}.
acutance	0.
	syl	a:cut+ance
	pron	<*1kju:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical rather than subjective measure of the sharpness of a photographic image.
acute	ety	C14: from Latin ac*_utus, past participle of acuere to sharpen, from acus needle
acute	1.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	penetrating in perception or insight.
acute	2.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive to details; keen.
acute	3.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of extreme importance; crucial.
acute	4.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp or severe; intense.
	exam	1	acute pain;
	exam	2	an acute drought.
acute	5.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a sharp end or point.
acute	6.a.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an angle
	def	less than 90?%.
acute	6.b.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a triangle
	def	having all its interior angles less than 90?%.
acute	7.a.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising suddenly and manifesting intense severity.
acute	7.b.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively short duration. Compare { {chronic} (sense 2).}
acute	8.a.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vowel or syllable in some languages with a pitch accent, such as ancient Greek
	def	spoken or sung on a higher musical pitch relative to neighbouring syllables or vowels.
acute	8.b.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an accent (*' ) placed over vowels, denoting that the vowel is pronounced with higher musical pitch (as in ancient Greek), with certain special quality (as in French), etc. Compare (for a. and b.) { {grave%2} (sense 5),} {circumflex}.
acute	9.
	syl	a:cute
	pron	<*1kju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute accent.
acutely	sub
	head	acute
	syl	a:1cute+ly
	pos	adv.
acuteness	sub
	head	acute
	syl	a:1cute+ness
	pos	n.
acute accent	0.
	syl	a:cute ac+cent
	pos	n.
	def	the diacritical mark (*' ), used in the writing system of some languages to indicate that the vowel over which it is placed has a special quality (as in French or that it receives the strongest stress in the word (as in Spanish .
acute arch	0.
	syl	a:cute arch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lancet arch}.
ACW	0.
	syl	A.C.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	aircraftwoman.
acyclic	1.
	syl	a:cy+clic
	pron	<A1sIklik>, <A1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	not cyclic; having an open chain structure.
acyclic	2.
	syl	a:cy+clic
	pron	<A1sIklik>, <A1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having flower parts arranged in a spiral rather than a whorl.
acyl	ety	C20: from #7acid+ -#7yl 
acyl	1.
	syl	a:cyl
	pron	<1AsIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, denoting, or containing the monovalent group of atoms RCO-.
	exam	1	acyl group or radical;
	exam	2	acyl substitution.
acyl	2.
	syl	a:cyl
	pron	<1AsIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is directly bound to an acyl group.
ad	H1.0.
	syl	ad
	pron	<@d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {advertisement}.
ad	H2.0.
	syl	ad
	pron	<@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, U.S.
	def	short for {advantage}. Brit. word: {van}.
AD	0.
	syl	AD
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	active duty.
AD	ety	Latin: in the year of the Lord#e Usage. In strict usage, #7a.d. is only employed with specific years: he died in 1621 #7a.d., but he died in the 17th century (and not the 17th century #7a.d.) #7. Formerly the practice was to write #7a.d. preceding the date (#7a.d. 1621) , and it is also strictly correct to omit in when #7a.d. is used, since this is already contained in the meaning of the Latin anno Domini (in the year of Our Lord), but this is no longer general practice. #7b.c. is used with both specific dates and indications of the period: Heraclitus was born about 540 #7b.c. ; the battle took place in the 4th century #7b.c.
AD	0.
	syl	A.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	indicating years numbered from the supposed year of the birth of Christ
	def	anno Domini.
	exam	1	70 #7a.d.
ad-	ety	from Latin: to, towards. As a prefix in words of Latin origin, ad- became ac-, af-, ag-, al-, an-, acq-, ar-, as-, and at- before c, f, g, l, n, q, r, s, and t, and became a- before gn, sc, sp, st 
ad-	1.
	syl	ad-
	pos	prefix.
	def	to; towards.
	exam	1	adsorb;
	exam	2	adverb.
ad-	2.
	syl	ad-
	pos	prefix.
	def	near; next to.
	exam	1	adrenal.
-ad	ety	via Latin from Greek -ad- (plural, -ades) , originally forming adjectives; names of epic poems are all formed on the model of the Iliad 
-ad	H1.0.
	syl	-ad
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ad	H1.1.
	syl	-ad
	def	a group or unit (having so many parts or members).
	exam	1	triad.
-ad	H1.2.
	syl	-ad
	def	an epic poem concerning (the subject indicated by the stem).
	exam	1	Dunciad.
-ad	ety	from Latin ad (preposition) to, towards
-ad	H2.0.
	syl	-ad
	usage	suffix forming adverbs.
	def	denoting direction towards a specified part in anatomical descriptions.
	exam	1	cephalad.
adactylous	ety	C19: from #7a -%1#7+dactyl+ -#7ous 
adactylous	0.
	syl	a:dac+ty+lous
	pron	<A1d@ktil*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing no fingers or toes.
adage	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin adagium; related to *_aio I say
adage	0.
	syl	ad+age
	pron	<1@diJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional saying that is accepted by many as true or partially true; proverb.
adagio	ety	C18: Italian, from ad at + agio ease
	infl
	head	adagio
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
adagio	1.
	syl	a:da+gi:o
	pron	<*1da:Ji2*u>, Italian <a1daJo>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	slow. {~} {+gi@.os}
adagio	2.
	syl	a:da+gi:o
	pron	<*1da:Ji2*u>, Italian <a1daJo>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a movement or piece to be performed slowly.
adagio	3.
	syl	a:da+gi:o
	pron	<*1da:Ji2*u>, Italian <a1daJo>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a slow section of a pas de deux.
Adam	H1.1.
	syl	Ad:am
	pron	<1@d*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first man, created by God: the progenitor of the human race (Genesis 2-3).
not know (someone) from Adam	2.
	head	Adam
	syl	not know (someone) from Adam.
	def	to fail to be acquainted with someone.
the old Adam	3.
	head	Adam
	syl	the old Adam.
	def	the evil supposedly inherent in human nature.
Adam's ale	4.
	head	Adam
	or	wine
	syl	Adam's ale
	def	water.
Robert	1.
	head	Adam
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	1728-92, Scottish architect and furniture designer. Assisted by his brother, {James}, 1730-94, he emulated the harmony of classical and Italian Renaissance architecture.
Adam	H2.2.
	syl	Ad:am
	pron	<1@d*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the neoclassical style made popular by Robert Adam.
Adam-and-Eve	0.
	syl	Ad:am-and-Eve
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {puttyroot}.
adamant	ety	Old English: from Latin adamant-, stem of adamas, from Greek; literal meaning perhaps: unconquerable, from #7a -%1#7+ daman to tame, conquer
adamant	1.
	syl	ad:a+mant
	pron	<1@d*m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unyielding; inflexible.
adamant	2.
	syl	ad:a+mant
	pron	<1@d*m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	un?!breakable; impenetrable.
adamant	3.
	syl	ad:a+mant
	pron	<1@d*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extremely hard or apparent?!ly unbreakable substance.
adamant	4.
	syl	ad:a+mant
	pron	<1@d*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary stone said to be impenetrable, often identified with the diamond or loadstone.
adamantine	1.
	syl	ad:a+man+tine
	pron	<2@d*1m@ntIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the lustre of a diamond.
adamantine	2.
	syl	ad:a+man+tine
	pron	<2@d*1m@ntIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {adamant}.
Adamawa	0.
	syl	Ad:a+ma+wa
	pron	<2@d*1ma:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of languages of W Africa, spoken chiefly in E Nigeria, N Cameroon, the Central African Republic, and N Za*"ire, forming a branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Adamite	1.
	syl	Ad+am+ite
	pron	<1@d*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a human being.
Adamite	2.
	syl	Ad+am+ite
	pron	<1@d*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a nudist, esp. a member of an early Christian sect who sought to imitate Adam.
Adamitic	sub
	head	Adamite
	syl	Ad+am+it+ic
	pron	<2@d*1mitik>
	pos	adj.
Adams	H1.0.
	syl	Ad+ams
	pron	<1@d*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SW Washington, in the Cascade Range. Height: 3751 m (12307 ft.).
John	1.
	head	Adams
	syl	John.
	def	1735-1826, second president of the U.S. (1797-1801); U.S. ambassador to Great Britain (1785-88); helped draft the Declaration of Independence (1776).
John Couch	2.
	head	Adams
	syl	John Couch.
	def	1819-92, English astronomer who deduced the existence and position of the planet Neptune.
John Quincy	3.
	head	Adams
	syl	John Quin:cy
	def	son of John Adams. 1767-1848, sixth president of the U.S. (1825-29); secretary of state (1817-25).
Samuel	4.
	head	Adams
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1722-1803, American revolutionary leader; one of the organizers of the Boston Tea Party; a signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
Adam's apple	0.
	syl	Ad+am's ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the visible projection of the thyroid cartilage of the larynx at the front of the neck.
adamsite	ety	C20: named after Roger Adams (born 1899), American chemist
adamsite	0.
	syl	ad+ams+ite
	pron	<1@d*m2zIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow poisonous crystalline solid that readily sublimes. It is used as a tear gas; diphenyl?!aminechlorarsine. Formula: C\6H\4AsClNHC\6H\4; relative density: 1.65; melting pt.: 195?%C; boiling pt.: 410?%C.
Adam's-needle	0.
	syl	Ad:am's-nee:dle
	pos	n.
	def	a North American liliaceous plant, that has a tall woody stem, stiff pointed leaves, and large clusters of white flowers arranged in spikes. It is cultivated as an ornamental plant. See also {Spanish bayonet}.
Adams-Stokes syndrome	ety	C19: named after R. Adams (1791-1875) and W. Stokes (1804-78), Irish physicians
Adams-Stokes syndrome	0.
	syl	Ad:ams-Stokes syn+drome
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {heart block}.
Adana	0.
	syl	A:da+na
	pron	<1@d*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Turkey, capital of Adana province. Pop.: 475384 (1975). Also called: {Seyhan}.
adapt	ety	C17: from Latin adapt*_are, from ad- to+ apt*_are to fit, from aptus #7apt  &- a@.#!dapt+a@.ble adj.
adapt	1.
	syl	a:dapt
	pron	<*1d@pt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to adjust (someone or something, esp. oneself) to different conditions, a new environment, etc.
adapt	2.
	syl	a:dapt
	pron	<*1d@pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit, change, or modify to suit a new or different purpose.
	exam	1	to adapt a play for use in schools.
adaptability	sub
	head	adapt
	or	adaptableness
	syl	a:2dapt+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
adaptableness	sub
	head	adapt
	or	adaptability
	syl	a:1dapt+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
adaptation	1.
	syl	ad+ap+ta+tion
	pron	<2@d*p1tAS*n>, <2@d@p->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of adapting or the state of being adapted; adjustment.
adaptation	2.
	syl	ad+ap+ta+tion
	pron	<2@d*p1tAS*n>, <2@d@p->
	pos	n.
	def	something that is produced or created by adapting something else.
adaptation	3.
	syl	ad+ap+ta+tion
	pron	<2@d*p1tAS*n>, <2@d@p->
	pos	n.
	def	something that is changed or modified to suit new conditions or needs.
adaptation	4.
	syl	ad+ap+ta+tion
	pron	<2@d*p1tAS*n>, <2@d@p->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an inherited or acquired modification in organisms that makes them better suited to survive and reproduce in a particular environment.
adaptor	alt
	head	adapter
	or	adapter
	syl	a:dap+tor
	pron	<*1d@pt*>
	pos	n.
adapter	1.
	or	adaptor
	syl	a:dapt+er
	pron	<*1d@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that adapts.
adapter	2.
	or	adaptor
	syl	a:dapt+er
	pron	<*1d@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for connecting two parts, esp. ones that are of different sizes or have different mating fitments.
adapter	3.a.
	or	adaptor
	syl	a:dapt+er
	pron	<*1d@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plug used to connect an electrical device to a mains supply when they have different types of terminals.
adapter	3.b.
	or	adaptor
	syl	a:dapt+er
	pron	<*1d@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used to connect several electrical appliances to a single mains socket.
adaptive radiation	0.
	syl	a:dap+tive ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the development of many different forms from an originally homogeneous group of animals as a result of the increase of the original stock and its spread and adaptation to different environments. This type of evolution occurred in the Tertiary mammals and the Mesozoic reptiles.
Adar	0.
	syl	A:dar
	pron	Hebrew <a1dar>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth month of the civil year and the twelfth of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in February and March.
Adar Sheni	ety	Hebrew: Adar the Second
Adar Sheni	0.
	syl	A:dar She+ni
	pron	Hebrew <SA1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the month of Adar in leap years when an intercalary month, Adar Rishon, is inserted between Shebat and Adar.
adaxial	0.
	syl	ad+ax+i:al
	pron	<@d1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	facing towards the axis, as the surface of a leaf that faces the stem. Compare {abaxial}.
ADC	1.
	syl	A.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	aide-de-camp.
ADC	2.
	syl	A.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	analog-digital convert?!er.
add	ety	C14: from Latin addere, literally: to put to, from ad- to+ -dere to put
add	1.
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine (two or more numbers or quantities) by addition.
add	2.
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to increase (a number or quantity) by another number or quantity using addition.
add	3.
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to join (something) to something else in order to increase the size, quantity, effect, or scope; unite (with).
	exam	1	to add insult to injury.
add	4.
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to have an extra and increased effect (on).
	exam	1	her illness added to his worries.
add	5.
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to say or write further.
add	6.
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to include.
add	xref
	syl	add
	pron	<@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {add up}.
add	1.
	syl	add.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	addendum.
add	2.
	syl	add.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	addition.
add	3.
	syl	add.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	additional.
add	4.
	syl	add.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	address.
Jane	infl
	head	Addams
	syl	Jane.
	pos	n.
Addams	0.
	syl	Ad:dams
	pron	<1@d*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1935, U.S. social reformer, feminist, and pacifist, who founded Hull House, a social settlement in Chicago: Nobel peace prize 1931.
addax	ety	C17: Latin, from an unidentified ancient N African language
addax	0.
	syl	ad+dax
	pron	<1@d@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a large light-coloured antelope, having ribbed loosely spiralled horns and inhabiting desert regions in N Africa: family order
added sixth	0.
	syl	add+ed sixth
	pos	n.
	def	a chord much used esp. in jazz, consisting of a triad with an added sixth above the root. Also called: {added sixth chord}. Compare {sixth chord}.
addend	ety	C20: short for #7addendum 
addend	0.
	syl	ad+dend
	pron	<1@dend>, <*1dend>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of numbers that form a sum. Compare {augend}.
addendum	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: a thing to be added, neuter gerundive of addere to #7add 
da	infl
	head	addendum
	syl	+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
addendum	1.
	syl	ad+den+dum
	pron	<*1dend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something added; an addition.
addendum	2.
	syl	ad+den+dum
	pron	<*1dend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a supplement or appendix to a book, magazine, etc.
addendum	3.
	syl	ad+den+dum
	pron	<*1dend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the radial distance between the inner and outer pitch circles of a screw thread.
addendum	4.
	syl	ad+den+dum
	pron	<*1dend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the radial distance between the pitch circle and tip of a gear tooth.
adder	ety	Old English n*_@adre snake; in Middle English a naddre was mistaken for an addre, whence the modern form; related to Old Norse nathr, Gothic nadrs 
adder	H1.1.
	syl	ad+der
	pron	<1@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {viper}. a common viper, that is widely distributed in Europe, including Britain, and Asia and is typically dark greyish in colour with a black zigzag pattern along the back.
adder	H1.2.
	syl	ad+der
	pron	<1@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar venomous or nonvenomous snakes.
adder	xref
	syl	ad+der
	pron	<1@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {puff adder}.
adder	H2.0.
	syl	add+er
	pron	<1@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that adds.
adder's-meat	0.
	syl	ad:der's-meat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {greater stitchwort} (see {stitchwort) }.
adder's-mouth	0.
	syl	ad:der's-mouth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various orchids of the genus that occur in all parts of the world except Australia and New Zealand and have clusters of small usually greenish flowers. See also {bog orchid}.
adder's-tongue	1.
	syl	ad:der's-tongue
	pos	n.
	def	any of several terrestrial ferns of the genus esp. that grow in the N hemisphere and have a narrow spore-bearing body that sticks out like a spike from the leaf: family
adder's-tongue	2.
	syl	ad:der's-tongue
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dogtooth violet}}.
addict	ety	C16 (as adj. and as vb.; n. use C20): from Latin addictus given over, from add*_icere to give one's assent to, from ad- to+ d*_icere to say
addict	1.
	syl	ad+dict
	pron	<*1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive; often foll. by to
	def	to cause (someone or oneself) to become dependent (on something, esp. a narcotic drug).
addict	2.
	syl	ad+dict
	pron	<1@dikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is addicted, esp. to narcotic drugs.
addict	3.
	syl	ad+dict
	pron	<1@dikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is devoted to something.
	exam	1	a jazz addict.
addiction	0.
	syl	ad+dic+tion
	pron	<*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being abnormally dependent on some habit, esp. compulsive dependency on narcotic drugs.
addictive	0.
	syl	ad+dic+tive
	pron	<*1diktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or causing addiction.
adding machine	0.
	syl	add+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device, operated manually or electrically, for adding and often subtracting, multiplying, and dividing. Compare {calculating machine}.
Henry	infl
	head	Addington
	syl	Hen:ry
	pos	n.
Addington	0.
	syl	Ad:ding:ton
	pron	<1@diGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Viscount Sidmouth. 1757-1844, English statesman; prime minister (1801-04) and home secretary (1812-21).
Addis Ababa	0.
	syl	Ad+dis Ab:a+ba
	pron	<1@dis> <1@b*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Ethiopia, on a central plateau 2400 m (8000 ft.) above sea level: founded in 1887; became capital in 1896. Pop.: 1161267 (1975 est.).
Joseph	infl
	head	Addison
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Addison	0.
	syl	Ad:di:son
	pron	<1@disN>
	pos	n.
	def	1672-1719, English essayist and poet who, with Richard Steele, founded (1711-14) and contributed most of its essays, including the
Addison's disease	ety	C19: named after Thomas Addison (1793-1860), English physician who identified it
Addison's disease	0.
	syl	Ad:di:son's dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a disease characterized by deep bronz?!ing of the skin, anaemia, and extreme weakness, caused by underactivity of the adrenal glands. Also called: {adrenal insufficiency}.
addition	ety	C15: from Latin additi*_on-, from addere to #7add 
addition	1.
	syl	ad+di+tion
	pron	<*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or result of adding.
addition	2.
	syl	ad+di+tion
	pron	<*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is added or acquired.
addition	3.
	syl	ad+di+tion
	pron	<*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical operation in which the sum of two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol +
addition	4.
	syl	ad+di+tion
	pron	<*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a part added to a building or piece of land; annexe.
addition	5.
	syl	ad+di+tion
	pron	<*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a title following a person's name.
in addition	6.
	head	addition
	syl	in addition.
	pos	adv.
	def	also; as well; besides.
in addition to	7.
	head	addition
	syl	in addition to.
	pos	prep.
	def	besides; as well as.
additional	0.
	syl	ad+di+tion+al
	pron	<*1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	added or supplementary.
additive	ety	C17: from Late Latin addit*_ivus, from addere to #7add 
additive	1.
	syl	ad+di+tive
	pron	<1@ditiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized or produced by addition; cumulative.
additive	2.
	syl	ad+di+tive
	pron	<1@ditiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance added to some?!thing to improve it, prevent deterioration, etc.
addle	ety	C18 (vb.), back formation from addled, from C13 addle rotten, from Old English adela filth; related to dialect German Addel liquid manure
addle	H1.1.
	syl	ad+dle
	pron	<1@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become confused or muddled.
addle	H1.2.
	syl	ad+dle
	pron	<1@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become rotten.
addle	H1.3.
	syl	ad+dle
	pron	<1@dL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	indicating a confused or muddled state.
	exam	1	addle-brained;
	exam	2	addle-pated.
addle	ety	C13 addlen, from Old Norse *"othlask to gain possession of property, from *_othal property
addle	H2.0.
	syl	ad+dle
	pron	<1@dL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to earn (money or one's living).
address	ety	C14 (in the sense: to make right, adorn) and C15 (in the modern sense: to direct words): via Old French from Vulgar Latin addricti*_are (unattested) to make straight, direct oneself towards, from Latin ad- to+ d*_irectus #7direct 
address	1.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	the conventional form by which the location of a building is described.
address	2.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	the written form of this, as on a letter or parcel, preceded by the name of the person or organization for whom it is intended.
address	3.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	the place at which someone lives.
address	4.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech or written communication, esp. one of a formal nature.
address	5.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	skilfulness or tact.
address	6.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	manner or style of speaking or conversation.
address	7.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a number giving the location of a piece of stored information. See also {direct access}.
address	8.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. government.
	def	a statement of the opinions or wishes of either or both Houses of Parliament that is sent to the sovereign.
address	9.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	the alignment or position of a part, component, etc., that permits correct assembly or fitting.
address	10.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of dispatching or directing a ship.
address	11.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	expressions of affection made by a man in courting a woman.
addresses	infl
	head	address
	syl	ad+dress:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
addressing dressed	infl
	head	address
	or	addrest
	syl	ad+dress+ing; +dressed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
addrest	infl
	head	address
	or	addressing dressed
	syl	ad+drest.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
address	12.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a letter, parcel, etc.) with an address.
address	13.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak to, refer to in speaking, or deliver a speech to.
address	14.a.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak or write to.
	exam	1	he addressed himself to the chairman.
address	14.b.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	apply oneself to.
	exam	1	he addressed himself to the task.
address	15.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct (a message, warning, etc.) to the attention of.
address	16.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consign or entrust (a ship or a ship's cargo) to a factor, merchant, etc.
address	17.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adopt a position facing (the ball in golf, a partner in a dance, the target in archery, etc.).
address	18.
	syl	ad+dress
	pron	<*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {woo}.
addresser	sub
	head	address
	or	addressor
	syl	ad+1dress+er
	pos	n.
addressor	sub
	head	address
	or	addresser
	syl	ad+1dres+sor
	pos	n.
addressee	0.
	syl	ad+dress:ee
	pron	<2@dre1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or organization to whom a letter, parcel, etc., is addressed.
Addressograph	0.
	syl	Ad+dres+so+graph
	pron	<*1dres*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a machine for addressing envelopes, etc.
adduce	ety	C15: from Latin add*_ucere to lead or bring to
adduce	0.
	syl	ad+duce
	pron	<*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cite (reasons, examples, etc.) as evidence or proof.
adduceable	sub
	head	adduce
	or	adducible
	syl	ad+1duce+a:ble
	pos	adj.
adducible	sub
	head	adduce
	or	adduceable
	syl	ad+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
adducent	sub
	head	adduce
	syl	ad+1du+cent
	pos	adj.
adduction	sub
	head	adduce
	syl	ad+duc+tion
	pron	<*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
adduct	ety	C19: from Latin add*_ucere; see #7adduce 
adduct	0.
	syl	ad+duct
	pron	<*1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a muscle
	def	to draw or pull (a leg, arm, etc.) towards the median axis of the body. Compare { {abduct} (sense 2)}.
adduction	sub
	head	adduct
	syl	ad+1duc+tion
	pos	n.
adductor	0.
	syl	ad+duc+tor
	pron	<*1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a muscle that adducts.
add up	1.
	syl	add up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to find the sum (of).
add up	2.
	syl	add up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to result in a correct total.
add up	3.
	syl	add up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make sense.
add up	4.
	syl	add up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to amount to.
-ade	ety	from French, from Latin -*_ata made of, feminine past participle of verbs ending in -*_are 
-ade	0.
	syl	-ade
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	a sweetened drink made of various fruits.
	exam	1	lemonade;
	exam	2	limeade.
Adelaide	0.
	syl	Ad+e:laide
	pron	<1@di2lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of South Australia: {Port Adelaide}, 11 km (7 miles) away on St. Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop.: 899300 (1975 est.).
Ad'elie Coast	0.
	syl	A:d*'e:lie Coast
	pron	<1@dili>, French <adA1li>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of Antarctica, between Wilkes Land and George V Land: under French sovereignty. Also called: {Ad*'elie Land}.
ademption	ety	C16: from Latin adempti*_on- a taking away, from adimere to take away, take to (oneself), from ad- to+ emere to buy, take
ademption	0.
	syl	a:demp+tion
	pron	<*1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the failure of a specific legacy, as by a testator disposing of the subject matter in his lifetime.
Aden	1.
	syl	A:den
	pron	<1AdN>
	pos	n.
	def	the main port and capital of Southern Yemen, on the N coast of the {Gulf of Aden} , an arm of the Indian Ocean at the entrance to the Red Sea: formerly an important port of call on shipping routes to the East. Pop.: 264326 (1973 est.).
Aden	2.
	syl	A:den
	pron	<1AdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a former British colony and protectorate on the S coast of the Arabian Peninsula: became the People's Republic of Southern Yemen in 1967. Area: 195 sq. km (75 sq. miles).
Konrad	infl
	head	Adenauer
	syl	Kon:rad
	pron	<1kcnra:t>
	pos	n.
Adenauer	0.
	syl	A:den:au:er
	pron	German <1a:d*2nau*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1967, German statesman; chancellor of West Germany (l949-63).
adenectomy	ety	C19: from #7adeno -#7+ -#7ectomy 
adenectomies	infl
	head	adenectomy
	syl	ad+e:nec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adenectomy	1.
	syl	ad+e:nec+to+my
	pron	<2@d*1nekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of a gland.
adenectomy	2.
	syl	ad+e:nec+to+my
	pron	<2@d*1nekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {adenoidectomy}.
adenine	0.
	syl	ad+e:nine
	pron	<1@d*nin>, <-2nEn>, <-2nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a purine base present in animal and plant tissues as a constituent of the nucleic acids DNA and RNA and of certain coenzymes; 6-aminopurine. Formula: C\5H\5N\5; melting pt.: 360-365?%C.
adenitis	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7adeno -#7+ -#7itis 
adenitis	0.
	syl	ad+e:ni+tis
	pron	<2@d*1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a gland or lymph node.
adeno-	ety	New Latin, from Greek ad*_en gland
adenocarcinomas	infl
	head	adenocarcinoma
	or	adenocarcinomata
	syl	ad+e:no+car+ci+no+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adenocarcinomata	infl
	head	adenocarcinoma
	or	adenocarcinomas
	syl	ad+e:no+car+ci+no+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adenocarcinoma	1.
	syl	ad+e:no+car+ci+no+ma
	pron	<2@din*u2ka:si1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a malignant tumour originating in glandular tissue.
adenocarcinoma	2.
	syl	ad+e:no+car+ci+no+ma
	pron	<2@din*u2ka:si1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a malignant tumour with a glandlike structure.
adenohypophysis	0.
	syl	ad+e:no+hy+poph:y+sis
	pron	<2@din*uhI1pofisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Compare {neurohypophysis}.
adenoid	ety	C19: from Greek adenoeid*_es. See #7adeno -#7, -#7oid 
adenoid	1.
	syl	ad+e:noid
	pron	<1@di2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a gland.
adenoid	2.
	syl	ad+e:noid
	pron	<1@di2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to lymphoid tissue, as that found in the lymph nodes, spleen, tonsils, etc.
adenoid	3.
	syl	ad+e:noid
	pron	<1@di2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the adenoids.
adenoidal	1.
	syl	ad+e:noi+dal
	pron	<2@di1ncidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the nasal tones or impaired breathing of one with enlarged adenoids.
adenoidal	2.
	syl	ad+e:noi+dal
	pron	<2@di1ncidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {adenoid} (for all senses).
adenoidectomies	infl
	head	adenoidectomy
	syl	ad+e:noid+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adenoidectomy	0.
	syl	ad+e:noid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2@dinci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the adenoids.
adenoids	0.
	syl	ad+e:noids
	pron	<1@di2ncidz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mass of lymphoid tissue at the back of the throat behind the uvula: when enlarged it often restricts nasal breathing, esp. in young children. Technical name: {pharyngeal tonsil}.
adenomas	infl
	head	adenoma
	or	adenomata
	syl	ad+e:no+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adenomata	infl
	head	adenoma
	or	adenomas
	syl	ad+e:no+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adenoma	1.
	syl	ad+e:no+ma
	pron	<2@di1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour, usually benign, occurring in glandular tissue.
adenoma	2.
	syl	ad+e:no+ma
	pron	<2@di1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour having a glandlike structure.
adenosine	ety	C20: a blend of #7adenine+ ribose 
adenosine	0.
	syl	a:den:o+sine
	pron	<@1den*2sEn>, <2@di1n*usEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a nucleoside formed by the condensation of adenine and ribose. It is present in all living cells in a combined form, as in ribonucleic acids. Formula: C\1\0H\1\3N\5O\4.
adenosine triphosphate	0.
	syl	a:den:o+sine tri+phos+phate
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {ATP}.
adenovirus	0.
	syl	ad+e:no+vi+rus
	pron	<2@din*u1vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of viruses that may cause upper respiratory diseases in man. Compare {enterovirus, myxovirus}.
adept	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin adeptus, from Latin adipisc*_i to attain, from ad- to+ apisc*_i to attain
adept	1.
	syl	a:dept
	pron	<*1dept>
	pos	adj.
	def	very proficient in something requiring skill or manual dexterity.
adept	2.
	syl	a:dept
	pron	<*1dept>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful; expert.
adept	3.
	syl	a:dept
	pron	<1@dept>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled or proficient in something.
adeptly	sub
	head	adept
	syl	a:1dept+ly
	pos	adv.
adeptness	sub
	head	adept
	syl	a:1dept+ness
	pos	n.
adequate	ety	C17: from Latin adaequ*_are to equalize, from ad- to+ aequus #7equal 
adequate	0.
	syl	ad+e:quate
	pron	<1@dikwit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to fulfil a need or requirement without being abundant, outstanding, etc.
adequacy	sub
	head	adequate
	syl	ad+e:qua+cy
	pron	<1@dikw*si>
	pos	n.
adequately	sub
	head	adequate
	syl	ad+e:quate+ly
	pos	adv.
a deux	0.
	syl	*`a deux
	pron	French. <a 1d$o>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	of or for two persons.
adhere	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin adh*_er*_ere from Latin adhaer*_ere to stick to
adhere	1.
	syl	ad+here
	pron	<*d1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to stick or hold fast.
adhere	2.
	syl	ad+here
	pron	<*d1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be devoted (to a political party, cause, religion, etc.); be a follower (of).
adhere	3.
	syl	ad+here
	pron	<*d1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to follow closely or exactly.
	exam	1	adhere to the rules.
adherence	sub
	head	adhere
	syl	ad+1her+ence
	pos	n.
adherent	1.
	syl	ad+her+ent
	pron	<*d1hi*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	a supporter or follower.
adherent	2.
	syl	ad+her+ent
	pron	<*d1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sticking, holding fast, or attached.
adhesion	ety	C17: from Latin adhaesi*_on- a sticking. See #7adhere 
adhesion	1.
	syl	ad+he+sion
	pron	<*d1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of sticking together or holding fast.
adhesion	2.
	syl	ad+he+sion
	pron	<*d1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	ability to make firm contact without skidding or slipping.
adhesion	3.
	syl	ad+he+sion
	pron	<*d1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	attachment or fidelity, as to a political party, cause, etc.
adhesion	4.
	syl	ad+he+sion
	pron	<*d1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an attraction or repulsion between the molecules of unlike substances in contact: distinguished from
adhesion	5.
	syl	ad+he+sion
	pron	<*d1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormal union of structures or parts.
adhesion	6.
	syl	ad+he+sion
	pron	<*d1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	concurrence; assent.
adhesive	1.
	syl	ad+he+sive
	pron	<*d1hEsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or designed to adhere; sticky.
	exam	1	adhesive tape.
adhesive	2.
	syl	ad+he+sive
	pron	<*d1hEsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tenacious or clinging.
adhesive	3.
	syl	ad+he+sive
	pron	<*d1hEsiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used for sticking objects together, such as glue, cement, or paste.
adhesively	sub
	head	adhesive
	syl	ad+1he+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
adhesiveness	sub
	head	adhesive
	syl	ad+1he+sive+ness
	pos	n.
adhibit	ety	C16: from Latin adhib*_ere to bring to, from ad- to+ hab*_ere to have, hold
adhibit	1.
	syl	ad+hib+it
	pron	<*d1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to administer or apply.
adhibit	2.
	syl	ad+hib+it
	pron	<*d1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to affix; attach.
adhibition	sub
	head	adhibit
	syl	ad+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2@dhi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
ad hoc	ety	Latin, literally: to this
ad hoc	0.
	syl	ad hoc
	pron	<@d> <1hok>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	for a particular purpose only.
	exam	1	an ad hoc decision;
	exam	2	an ad hoc committee.
ad hominem	ety	literally: to the man
ad hominem	0.
	syl	ad ho+mi+nem
	pron	Latin. <@d> <1homi2nem>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	directed against a person rather than against his arguments.
adiabatic	ety	C19: from Greek adiabatos not to be crossed, impassable (to heat), from #7a -%1#7+ diabatos passable, from dia- across+ bainein to go
adiabatic	1.
	syl	ad:i:a+bat+ic
	pron	<2@di*1b@tik>, <2A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a thermodynamic process
	def	taking place without loss or gain of heat.
adiabatic	2.
	syl	ad:i:a+bat+ic
	pron	<2@di*1b@tik>, <2A->
	pos	n.
	def	a curve on a graph representing the changes in two characteristics (such as pressure and volume) of a system undergoing an adiabatic process.
adiaphorism	ety	C19: see #7adiaphorous 
adiaphorism	0.
	syl	ad:i+aph+or+ism
	pron	<2@di1@f*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian Protestant theological theory that certain rites and actions are matters of indifference in religion since not forbidden by the Scriptures.
adiaphorist	sub
	head	adiaphorism
	syl	ad:i+1aph:o+rist
	pos	n.
adiaphoristic	sub
	head	adiaphorism
	syl	ad:i+2aph:o+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
adiaphorous	ety	C17: from Greek adiaphoros indifferent, from #7a -%1#7+ diaphoros different
adiaphorous	0.
	syl	ad:i+aph:o+rous
	pron	<2@di1@f*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	having no effect for good or ill, as a drug or placebo.
adiathermancy	0.
	syl	ad:i:a+ther+man+cy
	pron	<2@di*1TR:m*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {athermancy}.
adiathermanous	sub
	head	adiathermancy
	syl	ad:i:a+1ther+ma+nous
	pos	adj.
adieu	ety	C14: from Old French, from a to+ dieu God
adieus	infl
	head	adieu
	or	adieux
	syl	a:dieus
	pron	<*1dju:z>, French <a1dj$o>
	pos	interj. n.
	mod	pl.
adieux	infl
	head	adieu
	or	adieus
	syl	a:dieux
	pron	<*1dju:z>, French <a1dj$o>
	pos	interj. n.
	mod	pl.
adieu	0.
	syl	a:dieu
	pron	<*1dju:>, French <a1dj$o>, French <a1dj$o>
	pos	interj. n.
	def	goodbye farewell.
Adige	0.
	syl	A:di+ge
	pron	Italian <1a:diJA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Italy, flowing southeast to the Adriatic. Length: 354 km (220 miles).
ad infinitum	ety	Latin
ad infinitum	0.
	syl	ad in+fi+ni+tum
	pron	<@d> <2infi1nIt*m>
	pos	adv.
	def	without end; endlessly; to infinity. Abbrev.: {ad inf}.
ad interim	ety	Latin
ad interim	0.
	syl	ad in+ter+im
	pron	<@d> <1int*rim>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	for the meantime; for the present.
	exam	1	ad interim measures.
ad interim	xref
	syl	ad in+ter+im
	pron	<@d> <1int*rim>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	Abbrev.: {ad int}.
adios	ety	literally: to God
adios	0.
	syl	a:di+os
	pron	<2a:di1os>, Spanish <a1@djos>
	pos	interj.
	def	goodbye; farewell.
adipocere	ety	C19: via French from New Latin adiposus fat (see #7adipose) #7+ French cire wax
adipocere	0.
	syl	ad:i+po+cere
	pron	<2@dip*u1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a waxlike fatty substance formed during the decomposition of corpses. Nontechnical name: {grave-wax}.
adipocerous	sub
	head	adipocere
	syl	ad:i+poc+er+ous
	pron	<2@di1pos?!*r*s>, <adj>
adipose	ety	C18: from New Latin adiposus, from Latin adeps fat
adipose	1.
	syl	ad:i+pose
	pron	<1@di2p*us>, <-2p*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or containing fat; fatty.
adipose	2.
	syl	ad:i+pose
	pron	<1@di2p*us>, <-2p*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	animal fat.
adipose fin	0.
	syl	ad:i+pose fin
	pos	n.
	def	a posterior dorsal fin occurring in the salmon and related fishes.
Adirondacks	alt
	head	Adirondack Mountains
	or	Adirondack Mountains
	syl	Ad:i+ron+dacks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Adirondack Mountains	0.
	or	Adirondacks
	syl	Ad:i+ron+dack Moun+tains
	pron	<2@di1rond@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NE New York State. Highest peak: Mount Marcy, 1629 m (5344 ft.).
adit	ety	C17: from Latin aditus an approach, from ad*_ire, from ad- towards+ *_ire to go
adit	0.
	syl	ad:it
	pron	<1@dit>
	pos	n.
	def	an almost horizontal shaft into a mine, for access or drainage.
Adivasi	ety	Sanskrit, from adi beginning+ vasi dweller
Adivasi	0.
	syl	A:di+va+si
	pron	<1a:di2va:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the aboriginal peoples of India.
adj	1.
	syl	adj.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Maths.
	def	adjacent.
adj	2.
	syl	adj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	adjective.
adj	3.
	syl	adj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	adjunct.
adj	4.
	syl	adj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ad?!journed.
adj	5.
	syl	adj.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Insurance, banking, etc.
	def	adjustment.
adj	6.
	syl	adj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {adjt}. adjutant.
adjacent	ety	C15: from Latin adjac*_ere to lie next to, from ad- near+ jac*_ere to lie
adjacent	1.
	syl	ad+ja+cent
	pron	<*1JAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being near or close, esp. having a common boundary; adjoining; contiguous.
adjacent	2.
	syl	ad+ja+cent
	pron	<*1JAsNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the side lying between a specified angle and a right angle in a right-angled triangle.
adjacency	sub
	head	adjacent
	syl	ad+1ja+cen+cy
	pos	n.
adjacently	sub
	head	adjacent
	syl	ad+1ja+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
adjective	ety	C14: from Late Latin adject*_ivus attributive, from adjicere to throw to, add, from ad- to+ jacere to throw; in grammatical sense, from the Latin phrase n*_omen adject*_ivum attributive noun
adjective	1.a.
	syl	ad+jec+tive
	pron	<1@Jiktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word imputing a characteristic to a noun or pronoun.
adjective	1.b.
	syl	ad+jec+tive
	pron	<1@Jiktiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; an adjective phrase.
	def	Abbrev.: {adj}.
adjective	2.
	syl	ad+jec+tive
	pron	<1@Jiktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	additional or dependent.
adjective	3.
	syl	ad+jec+tive
	pron	<1@Jiktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of law
	def	relating to court practice and procedure, as opposed to the principles of law dealt with by the courts. Compare {{substantive} (sense 7)}.
adjectival	sub
	head	adjective
	syl	ad+jec+ti+val
	pron	<2@Jik1tIvL>
	pos	adj.
adjoin	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin adjungere, from ad- to+ jungere to join
adjoin	1.
	syl	ad+join
	pron	<*1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be next to (an area of land, etc.).
adjoin	2.
	syl	ad+join
	pron	<*1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to join; affix or attach.
adjoining	0.
	syl	ad+join+ing
	pron	<*1JciniG>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in contact; connected or neighbouring.
adjoint	0.
	syl	ad+joint
	pron	<1@d2Jcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {Hermitian conjugate}.
adjourn	ety	C14: from Old French ajourner to defer to an arranged day, from a- to+ jour day, from Late Latin diurnum, from Latin diurnus daily, from di*_es day
adjourn	1.
	syl	ad+journ
	pron	<*1JR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a court, etc.
	def	to close at the end of a session.
adjourn	2.
	syl	ad+journ
	pron	<*1JR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to postpone or be postponed, esp. temporarily or to another place.
adjourn	3.
	syl	ad+journ
	pron	<*1JR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put off (a problem, discussion, etc.) for later consideration; defer.
adjourn	4.a.
	syl	ad+journ
	pron	<*1JR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move elsewhere.
	exam	1	let's adjourn to the kitchen.
adjourn	4.b.
	syl	ad+journ
	pron	<*1JR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stop work.
adjournment	sub
	head	adjourn
	syl	ad+1journ+ment
	pos	n.
adjt	0.
	syl	adjt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	adjutant.
adjudge	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin adj*_udic*_are. See #7adjudicate 
adjudge	1.
	syl	ad+judge
	pron	<*1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to pronounce formally; declare.
	exam	1	he was adjudged the winner.
adjudge	2.a.
	syl	ad+judge
	pron	<*1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to determine judicially; judge.
adjudge	2.b.
	syl	ad+judge
	pron	<*1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to order or pronounce by law; decree.
	exam	1	he was adjudged bankrupt.
adjudge	2.c.
	syl	ad+judge
	pron	<*1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to award (costs, damages, etc.).
adjudge	3.
	syl	ad+judge
	pron	<*1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to sentence or condemn.
adjudicate	ety	C18: from Latin adj*_udic*_are to award something to someone, from ad- to+ j*_udic*_are to act as a judge, from j*_udex judge &- ad+@!ju+di+#!ca+tion n.
adjudicate	1.
	syl	ad+ju+di+cate
	pron	<*1Ju:di2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by upon
	def	to decide (an issue) judicially; pass or sit in judgment.
adjudicate	2.
	syl	ad+ju+di+cate
	pron	<*1Ju:di2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to determine the likely result of (a game) by counting relative value of pieces, positional strength, etc.
adjudicate	3.
	syl	ad+ju+di+cate
	pron	<*1Ju:di2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve as a judge or arbiter, as in a competition.
adjunct	ety	C16: from Latin adjunctus, past participle of ad?!jungere to #7adjoin 
adjunct	1.
	syl	ad+junct
	pron	<1@J^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	def	something incidental or not essential that is added to something else.
adjunct	2.
	syl	ad+junct
	pron	<1@J^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is subordinate to another.
adjunct	3.a.
	syl	ad+junct
	pron	<1@J^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a sentence other than the subject or the predicate.
adjunct	3.b.
	syl	ad+junct
	pron	<1@J^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a sentence that may be omitted without making the sentence ungrammatical; a modifier.
adjunct	4.
	syl	ad+junct
	pron	<1@J^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another name for { {accident} (sense 5)}.
adjunct	5.
	syl	ad+junct
	pron	<1@J^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	added or connected in a secondary or subordinate position; auxiliary.
adjunctive	sub
	head	adjunct
	syl	ad+junc+tive
	pron	<*1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
adjunctly	sub
	head	adjunct
	syl	ad+junct+ly
	pos	adv.
adjure	ety	C14: from Latin adj*_ur*_are to swear to, from ad- to+ j*_ur*_are to swear, from j*_us oath
adjure	1.
	syl	ad+jure
	pron	<*1Ju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to command, often by exacting an oath; charge.
adjure	2.
	syl	ad+jure
	pron	<*1Ju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appeal earnestly to.
adjuration	sub
	head	adjure
	syl	ad+ju+ra+tion
	pron	<2@Ju*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
adjuratory	sub
	head	adjure
	syl	ad+1jur:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
adjurer	sub
	head	adjure
	or	adjuror
	syl	ad+1jur+er
	pos	n.
adjuror	sub
	head	adjure
	or	adjurer
	syl	ad+1ju+ror
	pos	n.
adjust	ety	C17: from Old French adjuster, from ad- to+ juste right, #7just 
adjust	1.
	syl	ad+just
	pron	<*1J^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter slightly, esp. to achieve accuracy; regulate.
	exam	1	to adjust the television.
adjust	2.
	syl	ad+just
	pron	<*1J^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adapt, as to a new environment, etc.
adjust	3.
	syl	ad+just
	pron	<*1J^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into order.
adjust	4.
	syl	ad+just
	pron	<*1J^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	to determine the amount payable in settlement of (a claim).
adjustable	sub
	head	adjust
	syl	ad+1just+a:ble
	pos	adj.
adjustably	sub
	head	adjust
	syl	ad+1just+a:bly
	pos	adv.
adjustment	1.
	syl	ad+just+ment
	pron	<*1J^stm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of adjusting or state of being adjusted.
adjustment	2.
	syl	ad+just+ment
	pron	<*1J^stm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a control for regulating.
	exam	1	the adjustment for volume is beside the speaker.
adjutant	ety	C17: from Latin adj*_ut*_are to #7aid 
adjutant	1.
	syl	ad+ju+tant
	pron	<1@J*t*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer who acts as administrative assistant to a superior officer.
adjutant	2.
	syl	ad+ju+tant
	pron	<1@J*t*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {adjutant bird}.
adjutancy	sub
	head	adjutant
	syl	ad+ju+tan+cy
	pos	n.
stork	alt
	head	adjutant bird
	or	adjutant bird
	syl	stork
	pos	n.
adjutant bird	0.
	or	stork
	syl	ad+ju+tant bird
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large carrion-eating storks, or which are closely related and similar to the marabou and occur in S and SE Asia.
adjutants general	infl
	head	adjutant general
	syl	ad+ju+tants gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adjutant general	1.a.
	syl	ad+ju+tant gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a department of the general staff.
adjutant general	1.b.
	syl	ad+ju+tant gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	a general's executive officer.
adjutant general	2.
	syl	ad+ju+tant gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Army.
	def	the adjutant of a military unit with general staff.
adjuvant	ety	C17: from Latin adjuv*_ans, present participle of adjuv*_are, from juv*_are to help
adjuvant	1.
	syl	ad+ju+vant
	pron	<1@J*v*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	aiding or assisting.
adjuvant	2.
	syl	ad+ju+vant
	pron	<1@J*v*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that aids or assists; auxiliary.
Alfred	infl
	head	Adler
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<1alfrA:t>
	pos	n.
Adler	1.
	syl	Ad:ler
	pron	German <1adl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1937, Austrian psychiatrist, noted for his descriptions of overcompensation and inferiority feelings.
Larry	infl
	head	Adler
	syl	Lar:ry
	pos	n.
Adler	2.
	syl	Ad:ler
	pron	<1@dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1914, U.S. harmonica player.
Adlerian	sub
	head	Adler
	syl	Ad+ler+i:an
	pron	<@d1li*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
ad-lib	ety	C18: short for Latin ad libitum, literally: according to pleasure
ad-libs	infl
	head	ad-lib
	syl	ad-libs
	pos	vb.
ad-libbing	infl
	head	ad-lib
	syl	ad-lib:bing
	pos	vb.
ad-libbed	infl
	head	ad-lib
	syl	ad-libbed.
	pos	vb.
ad-lib	1.
	syl	ad-lib
	pron	<@d1lib>
	pos	vb.
	def	to improvise and deliver spontaneously (a speech, musical performance, etc.). {~} ({ad lib} when predicative)
ad-lib	2.
	syl	ad-lib
	pron	<@d1lib>
	pos	vb.
	def	improvised; impromptu. {~} {ad lib}.
ad-lib	3.
	syl	ad-lib
	pron	<@d1lib>
	pos	vb.
	def	spontaneously; freely.
ad-lib	4.
	syl	ad-lib
	pron	<@d1lib>
	pos	n.
	def	an improvised performance, often humorous.
ad-libber	sub
	head	ad-lib
	syl	ad-1lib:ber
	pos	n.
ad litem	0.
	syl	ad li+tem
	pron	Latin. <@d> <1lItem>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a guardian
	def	appoint?!ed for a lawsuit.
Adm	1.
	syl	Adm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Admiral.
Adm	2.
	syl	Adm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Admiralty.
admen	infl
	head	adman
	syl	ad+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adman	0.
	syl	ad+man
	pron	<1@d2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who works in advertising.
admass	ety	C20: from #7ad %1 + #7mass 
admass	0.
	syl	ad+mass
	pron	<1@dm@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the section of the public that is susceptible or responsive to advertising, publicity, etc.
admeasure	ety	Cl4 amesuren, from Old French amesurer, from mesurer to #7measure ; the modern form derives from #7ad -#7+measure 
admeasure	1.
	syl	ad+meas+ure
	pron	<@d1meZ*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to measure out (land, etc.) as a share; apportion.
admeasure	2.
	syl	ad+meas+ure
	pron	<@d1meZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the dimensions, capacity, weight, and other details of (a vessel), as for an official registration, documentation, or yacht handicap rating.
admeasurement	sub
	head	admeasure
	syl	ad+1meas+ure+ment
	pos	n.
Admetus	0.
	syl	Ad:me:tus
	pron	<@d1mEt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Thessaly, one of the Argonauts, who was married to Alcestis.
admin	0.
	syl	ad+min
	pron	<1@dmin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {administration}.
adminicle	ety	C16: from Latin adminiculum support
adminicle	0.
	syl	ad+min:i+cle
	pron	<@d1minikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	something contributing to prove a point without itself being complete proof.
administer	ety	C14 amynistre via Old French from Latin administrare, from ad- to+ ministr*_are to #7minister 
administer	1.
	syl	ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to direct or control (the affairs of a business, government, etc.).
administer	2.
	syl	ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put into execution; dispense.
	exam	1	administer justice.
administer	3.
	syl	ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to give or apply (medicine, assistance, etc.) as a remedy or relief.
administer	4.
	syl	ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to apply formally; perform.
	exam	1	to administer extreme unction.
administer	5.
	syl	ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to supervise or impose the taking of (an oath, etc.).
administer	6.
	syl	ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to manage or distribute (an estate, property, etc.).
administrate	0.
	syl	ad+min+is+trate
	pron	<*d1mini2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manage or direct (the affairs of a business, institution, etc.).
administration	1.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	management of the affairs of an organization, such as a business or institution.
administration	2.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the duties of an administrator.
administration	3.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of people who administer an organization.
administration	4.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conduct of the affairs of government.
administration	5.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	term of office: often used of presidents, governments, etc.
administration	6.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the executive branch of government along with the public service; the government as a whole.
administration	7.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the political executive, esp. of the U.S.; the government.
administration	8.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a government board, agency, authority, etc.
administration	9.a.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conduct or disposal of the estate of a deceased person.
administration	9.b.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the management by a trustee of an estate subject to a trust.
administration	10.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pron	<*d2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something administered, such as a sacrament, oath, or medical treatment.
administrative	sub
	head	administration
	syl	ad+1min+is+tra+tive
	pos	adj.
administratively	sub
	head	administration
	syl	ad+1min+is+tra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
administrator	1.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tor
	pron	<*d1mini2strAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who administers the affairs of an organization, official body, etc.
administrator	2.
	syl	ad+min+is+tra+tor
	pron	<*d1mini2strAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person authorized to manage an estate, esp. when the owner has died intestate or without having appointed executors.
administratrix	sub
	head	administrator
	syl	ad+2min+is+1tra+trix
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
admirable	0.
	syl	ad+mi+ra:ble
	pron	<1@dm*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving or inspiring admiration; excellent.
admirably	sub
	head	admirable
	syl	ad+mi+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
admiral	ety	C13 amyral, from Old French amiral emir, and from Medieval Latin adm*_ir*_alis (the spelling with d probably influenced by adm*_ir*_abilis admirable); both from Arabic am*_ir emir, commander, esp. in the phrase am*_ir-al command?!er of, as in am*_ir-al-bahr command?!er of the sea
admiral	1.
	syl	ad+mi+ral
	pron	<1@dm*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme commander of a fleet or navy.
admiral	2.
	syl	ad+mi+ral
	pron	<1@dm*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {admiral of the fleet, fleet admiral}. a naval officer of the highest rank, equivalent to general of the army or field marshal.
admiral	3.
	syl	ad+mi+ral
	pron	<1@dm*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior naval officer entitled to fly his own flag. See also {rear admiral, vice admiral}.
admiral	4.
	syl	ad+mi+ral
	pron	<1@dm*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the master of a fishing fleet.
admiral	5.
	syl	ad+mi+ral
	pron	<1@dm*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nymphalid butterflies, esp. the red admiral or white admiral.
admiralship	sub
	head	admiral
	syl	ad+mi+ral+2ship
	pos	n.
admiralties	infl
	head	admiralty
	syl	ad+mi+ral+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
admiralty	1.
	syl	ad+mi+ral+ty
	pron	<1@dm*r*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or jurisdiction of an admiral.
admiralty	2.a.
	syl	ad+mi+ral+ty
	pron	<1@dm*r*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	jurisdiction over naval affairs.
admiralty	2.b.
	syl	ad+mi+ral+ty
	pron	<1@dm*r*lti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	admiralty law.
Admiralthe	infl
	head	Admiralty Board
	syl	Ad+mi+ral+the.
	pos	n.
Admiralty Board	0.
	syl	Ad+mi+ral+ty Board
	pos	n.
	def	a department of the British Ministry of Defence, responsible for the administration and planning of the Royal Navy.
Admiralty House	0.
	syl	Ad+mi+ral+ty House
	pos	n.
	def	the official residence of the governor general of Australia, in Sydney.
Admiralty Islands	0.
	syl	Ad+mi+ral+ty Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of about 40 volcanic and coral islands in the SW Pacific, part of Papua New Guinea, in the Bismarck Archipelago: main island: Manus. Pop.: 20647 (1966). Area: about 2000 sq. km (800 sq. miles). Also called: {Admiralties}.
Admiralty mile	0.
	syl	Ad+mi+ral+ty mile
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nautical mile}.
Admiralty Range	0.
	syl	Ad+mi+ral+ty Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in Antarctica, on the coast of Victoria Land, northwest of the Ross Sea.
admiration	1.
	syl	ad+mi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@dm*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pleasurable contemplation or surprise.
admiration	2.
	syl	ad+mi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@dm*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is admired.
	exam	1	she was the admiration of the court.
admiration	3.
	syl	ad+mi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@dm*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	wonder.
admire	ety	C16: from Latin adm*_ir*_ari to wonder at, from ad- to, at+ m*_ir*_ari to wonder, from m*_irus wonderful
admire	1.
	syl	ad+mire
	pron	<*d1mI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard with esteem, respect, approval, or pleased surprise.
admire	2.
	syl	ad+mire
	pron	<*d1mI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to wonder at.
admiringly	sub
	head	admire
	syl	ad+1mir+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
admissible	1.
	syl	ad+mis+si:ble
	pron	<*d1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or deserving to be considered or allowed.
admissible	2.
	syl	ad+mis+si:ble
	pron	<*d1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving to be admitted or allowed to enter.
admissible	3.
	syl	ad+mis+si:ble
	pron	<*d1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. esp. of evidence
	def	capable of being or bound to be admitted in a court of law.
admissibility	sub
	head	admissible
	or	admissibleness
	syl	ad+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
admissibleness	sub
	head	admissible
	or	admissibility
	syl	ad+1mis+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
admission	ety	C15: from Latin admissi*_on-, from admittere to #7admit 
admission	1.
	syl	ad+mis+sion
	pron	<*d1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	permission to enter or the right, authority, etc., to enter.
admission	2.
	syl	ad+mis+sion
	pron	<*d1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the price charged for entrance.
admission	3.
	syl	ad+mis+sion
	pron	<*d1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	acceptance for a position, office, etc.
admission	4.
	syl	ad+mis+sion
	pron	<*d1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a confession, as of a crime, mistake, etc.
admission	5.
	syl	ad+mis+sion
	pron	<*d1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an acknowledgment of the truth or validity of something.
admissive	sub
	head	admission
	syl	ad+1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
admit	ety	C14: from Latin admittere to let come or go to, from ad- to+ mittere to send
admits	infl
	head	admit
	syl	ad+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
admitting	infl
	head	admit
	syl	ad+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
admitted	infl
	head	admit
	syl	ad+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
admit	1.
	syl	ad+mit
	pron	<*d1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to confess or acknowledge (a crime, mistake, etc.).
admit	2.
	syl	ad+mit
	pron	<*d1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to concede (the truth or validity of something).
admit	3.
	syl	ad+mit
	pron	<*d1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to allow to enter; let in.
admit	4.
	syl	ad+mit
	pron	<*d1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to allow participation (in) or the right to be part (of).
	exam	1	to admit to the profession.
admit	5.
	syl	ad+mit
	pron	<*d1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to allow (of); leave room (for).
admit	6.
	syl	ad+mit
	pron	<*d1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give access.
	exam	1	the door admits onto the lawn.
admittance	1.
	syl	ad+mit+tance
	pron	<*d1mitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or authority to enter.
admittance	2.
	syl	ad+mit+tance
	pron	<*d1mitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving entrance.
admittance	3.
	syl	ad+mit+tance
	pron	<*d1mitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the reciprocal of impedance, usually measured in reciprocal ohms or siemens. It can be expressed as a complex quantity, the real part of which is the conductance and the imaginary part the susceptance. Symbol.
	exam	1	y
admittedly	0.
	syl	ad+mit+ted+ly
	pron	<*d1mitidli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	willingly conceded.
	exam	1	admittedly I am afraid.
admix	ety	C16: back formation from obsolete admixt, from Latin adm*_isc*_ere to mix with
admix	0.
	syl	ad+mix
	pron	<*d1miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to mix or blend.
admixture	1.
	syl	ad+mix+ture
	pron	<*d1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {mixture}.
admixture	2.
	syl	ad+mix+ture
	pron	<*d1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything added in mixing; ingredient.
admonish	ety	C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin admonest*_are (unattested), from Latin admon*_ere to put one in mind of, from mon*_ere to advise
admonish	1.
	syl	ad+mon+ish
	pron	<*d1moniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprove firmly but not harshly.
admonish	2.
	syl	ad+mon+ish
	pron	<*d1moniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advise to do or against doing something; warn; caution.
admonisher	sub
	head	admonish
	or	admonitor
	syl	ad+1mon+ish+er
	pos	n.
admonitor	sub
	head	admonish
	or	admonisher
	syl	ad+1mon:i+tor
	pos	n.
admonition	sub
	head	admonish
	syl	ad+mo+ni+tion
	pron	<2@dm*1niS*n>
	pos	n.
admonitory	sub
	head	admonish
	syl	ad+1mon:i+to:ry
	pos	adj.
adnate	ety	C17: from Latin adn*_atus, a variant form of agn*_atus #7agnate 
adnate	0.
	syl	ad+nate
	pron	<1@dnAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	growing closely attached to an adjacent part or organ.
ad nauseam	ety	Latin: to (the point of) nausea
ad nauseam	0.
	syl	ad nau+se:am
	pron	<@d> <1nc:zi2@m>, <-si->
	pos	adv.
	def	to a disgusting extent.
adnominal	1.
	syl	ad+nom:i+nal
	pron	<*d1nominL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word modifying a noun.
adnominal	2.
	syl	ad+nom:i+nal
	pron	<*d1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	of or relating to an adnoun.
adnoun	ety	C18: from Latin ad to+#7noun, formed on the model of #7adverb 
adnoun	0.
	syl	ad+noun
	pron	<1@dnaun>
	pos	n.
	def	an adjective used as a noun; absolute adjective.
ado	ety	C14: from the phrase at do a to-do, from Old Norse at to (marking the infinitive)+#7do %1
ado	0.
	syl	a:do
	pron	<*1du:>
	pos	n.
	def	bustling activity; fuss; bother; delay (esp. in the phrases {without more ado, with much ado) }.
adobe	ety	C19: from Spanish
adobe	1.a.
	syl	a:do+be
	pron	<*1d*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sun-dried brick used for building.
adobe	1.b.
	syl	a:do+be
	pron	<*1d*ubi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an adobe house.
adobe	2.
	syl	a:do+be
	pron	<*1d*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a building constructed of such bricks.
adobe	3.
	syl	a:do+be
	pron	<*1d*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	the clayey material from which such bricks are made.
adobe flat	0.
	syl	a:do+be flat
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a gently sloping clayey plain formed by a short-lived stream or flood water.
adolescence	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin adol*_escentia, from adol*_escere to grow up, from al*_escere to grow, from al*_ere to feed, nourish
adolescence	0.
	syl	ad:o+les+cence
	pron	<2@d*1les*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the period in human development that occurs between the beginning of puberty and adulthood.
adolescent	1.
	syl	ad:o+les+cent
	pron	<2@d*1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to adoles?!cence.
adolescent	2.
	syl	ad:o+les+cent
	pron	<2@d*1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	behaving in an immature way; puerile.
adolescent	3.
	syl	ad:o+les+cent
	pron	<2@d*1lesNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adolescent person.
Adonai	ety	C15: from Hebrew: lord; compare A#7donis 
Adonai	0.
	syl	Ad:o:nai
	pron	<2@do1nI>, <-1nAI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a name for God.
Adonic	1.
	syl	A:don+ic
	pron	<*1d*unik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	of or relating to a verse line consisting of a dactyl (*_ *u *u ) followed by a spondee (*_ *_ ) or by a trochee (*_ *_ *u ), thought to have been first used in laments for Adonis.
Adonic	2.
	syl	A:don+ic
	pron	<*1d*unik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Adonis.
Adonic	3.
	syl	A:don+ic
	pron	<*1d*unik>
	pos	n.
	def	an Adonic line or verse.
Adonis	ety	C16: from Latin, via Greek Ad*_onis from Phoenician ad*_oni my lord, a title of the god Tammuz; related to Hebrew A#7donai 
Adonis	1.
	syl	A:do:nis
	pron	<*1d*unis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a handsome youth loved by Aphrodite. Killed by a wild boar, he was believed to spend part of the year in the underworld and part on earth, symbolizing the vegetative cycle.
Adonis	2.
	syl	A:do:nis
	pron	<*1d*unis>
	pos	n.
	def	a handsome young man.
adopt	ety	C16: from Latin adopt*_are to choose for oneself, from opt*_are to choose &- a@.#!dop+tion n.
adopt	1.
	syl	a:dopt
	pron	<*1dopt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to bring (a person) into a specific relationship, esp. to take (another's child) as one's own child.
adopt	2.
	syl	a:dopt
	pron	<*1dopt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choose and follow (a plan, technique, etc.).
adopt	3.
	syl	a:dopt
	pron	<*1dopt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take over (an idea, etc.) as if it were one's own.
adopt	4.
	syl	a:dopt
	pron	<*1dopt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take on; assume.
	exam	1	to adopt a title.
adopt	5.
	syl	a:dopt
	pron	<*1dopt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept (a report, etc.).
adopted	0.
	syl	a:dopt+ed
	pron	<*1doptid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having been adopted; fostered.
	exam	1	an adopted child.
adoptive	0.
	syl	a:dop+tive
	pron	<*1doptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	due to adoption; foster.
	exam	1	an adoptive parent.
adorable	1.
	syl	a:dor+a:ble
	pron	<*1dc:r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	very attractive; charming; lovable.
adorable	2.
	syl	a:dor+a:ble
	pron	<*1dc:r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Becoming rare.
	def	deserving or eliciting adoration.
adorably	sub
	head	adorable
	syl	a:1dor+a:bly
	pos	adv.
adoration	1.
	syl	ad:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2@d*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	deep love or esteem.
adoration	2.
	syl	ad:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2@d*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of worshipping.
adore	ety	Cl5: via French from Latin ad*_or*_are, from ad- to+ *_or*_are to pray
adore	1.
	syl	a:dore
	pron	<*1dc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to love intensely or deeply.
adore	2.
	syl	a:dore
	pron	<*1dc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to worship (a god) with religious rites.
adore	3.
	syl	a:dore
	pron	<*1dc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to like very much.
	exam	1	I adore chocolate.
adorer	sub
	head	adore
	syl	a:1dor+er
	pos	n.
adoringly	sub
	head	adore
	syl	a:1dor+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
adorn	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin ad*_orn*_are, from *_orn*_are to furnish, prepare
adorn	1.
	syl	a:dorn
	pron	<*1dc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate.
	exam	1	she adorned her hair with flowers.
adorn	2.
	syl	a:dorn
	pron	<*1dc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the beauty, distinction, etc., of.
adornment	sub
	head	adorn
	syl	a:1dorn+ment
	pos	n.
Adowa	0.
	syl	A:do+wa
	pron	<1a:du2wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aduwa}.
ADP	0.
	syl	ADP
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	adenosine diphosphate; a nucleotide derived from ATP with the liberation of energy that is then used in the performance of muscular work.
ADP	0.
	syl	A.D.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	automatic data processing.
Adrastus	0.
	syl	A:dras:tus
	pron	<*1dr@st*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Argos and leader of the Seven against Thebes of whom he was the sole survivor.
ad rem	0.
	syl	ad rem
	pron	Latin. <@d> <1rem>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to the point; without digression.
	exam	1	to reply ad rem;
	exam	2	an ad rem discussion.
adrenal	ety	C19: from #7ad - (near)+#7renal 
adrenal	1.
	syl	ad+re+nal
	pron	<*1drEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or near the kidneys.
adrenal	2.
	syl	ad+re+nal
	pron	<*1drEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the adrenal glands or their secretions.
adrenal	3.
	syl	ad+re+nal
	pron	<*1drEnL>
	pos	n.
	def	an adrenal gland.
adrenal gland	0.
	syl	ad+re+nal gland
	pos	n.
	def	an endocrine gland at the anterior end of each kidney. Its medulla secretes adrenaline and noradrenaline and its cortex secretes several steroid hormones. Also called: {suprarenal gland}.
Adrenalin	0.
	syl	A:dren:a+lin
	pron	<*1dren*lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a brand of {adrenaline}.
adrenaline	0.
	syl	a:dren:a+line
	pron	<*1dren*lin>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone that is secreted by the adrenal medulla in response to stress and increases heart rate, pulse rate, and blood pressure, and raises the blood levels of glucose and lipids. It is extracted from animals or synthesized for such medical uses as the treatment of asthma. Chemical name: aminohydroxyphenylpropionic acid; formula: C\9H\1\3NO\3. U.S. name: {epinephrine}.
adrenal insufficiency	0.
	syl	ad+re+nal in+suf+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Addison's disease}.
adrenergic	ety	C20: #7adrena?!line+ Greek ergon work
adrenergic	0.
	syl	ad+ren+er+gic
	pron	<2@dr*1nR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	releasing or activated by adrenaline or an adrenaline-like substance.
adrenocorticotrophic	alt
	head	adrenocorticotropic
	or	adrenocorticotropic
	syl	a:dre+no+cor?!+ti+co+troph+ic
	pron	<*2drEn*u2kc:t*k*u1trofik>
	pos	adj.
adrenocorticotropic	0.
	or	adrenocorticotrophic
	syl	a:dre+no+cor+ti+co+trop+ic
	pron	<*2drEn*u2kc:t*k*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	stimulating the adrenal cortex.
adrenocorticotropic hormone	0.
	syl	a:dre+no+cor+ti+co+trop+ic hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {ACTH}.
Edgar Douglas	infl
	head	Adrian
	syl	Ed:gar Doug:las
	pos	n.
Adrian	0.
	syl	A:dri:an
	pron	<1Adri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Adrian. born 1889, English physiologist, noted particularly for his research into the function of neurons: shared with Sherrington the Nobel prize for medicine (1932).
Adrian IV	0.
	syl	A:dri:an IV
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1100-59, the only English pope (1154-59).
Adrianopolis	alt
	head	Adrianople
	or	Adrianople
	syl	A:dri:a+nop:o+lis
	pron	<2Adri*?!1nop*lis>
	pos	n.
Adrianople	0.
	or	Adrianopolis
	syl	A:dri+an:o+ple
	pron	<2Adri*1n*upL>
	pos	n.
	def	former names of {Edirne}.
Adriatic	1.
	syl	A:dri+at+ic
	pron	<2Adri1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Adriatic Sea, or to the inhabitants of its coast or islands.
Adriathe	2.
	head	Adriatic
	syl	A:dri+athe.
	def	short for the {Adriatic Sea}.
Adriatic Sea	0.
	syl	A:dri+at+ic Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Mediterranean between Italy and Yugoslavia.
adrift	1.
	syl	a:drift
	pron	<*1drift>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	floating without steering or mooring; drifting.
adrift	2.
	syl	a:drift
	pron	<*1drift>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	without purpose; aimless.
adrift	3.
	syl	a:drift
	pron	<*1drift>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	off course or amiss.
	exam	1	the project went adrift.
adroit	ety	C17: from French *`a droit according to right, rightly
adroit	1.
	syl	a:droit
	pron	<*1drcit>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful or dexterous.
adroit	2.
	syl	a:droit
	pron	<*1drcit>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick in thought or reaction.
adroitly	sub
	head	adroit
	syl	a:1droit+ly
	pos	adv.
adroitness	sub
	head	adroit
	syl	a:1droit+ness
	pos	n.
adscititious	ety	C17: from Latin adsc*_itus admitted (from outside), from adsc*_iscere to admit, from sc*_iscere to seek to know, from sc*_ire to know. See -#7itious 
adscititious	0.
	syl	ad+sci+ti+tious
	pron	<2@dsi1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	added or supplemental; additional.
adscititiously	sub
	head	adscititious
	syl	ad+sci+1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
adscription	0.
	syl	ad+scrip+tion
	pron	<*d1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {ascription}.
adsorb	ety	C19: #7ad -#7+ -sorb as in #7absorb 
adsorb	0.
	syl	ad+sorb
	pron	<*d1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which a substance, usually a gas, accumulates on the surface of a solid forming a thin film, often only one molecule thick.
	exam	1	to adsorb hydrogen on nickel;
	exam	2	oxygen adsorbs on tungsten.
adsorbable	sub
	head	adsorb
	syl	ad+1sorb+a:ble
	pos	adj.
adsorbability	sub
	head	adsorb
	syl	ad+2sorb+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
adsorption	sub
	head	adsorb
	syl	ad+1sorp+tion
	pos	n.
adsorbate	0.
	syl	ad+sorb+ate
	pron	<*d1sc:bAt>, <-bit>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that has been or is to be adsorbed on a surface.
adsorbent	1.
	syl	ad+sor+bent
	pron	<*d1sc:b*nt>, <-1zc:->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of adsorption.
adsorbent	2.
	syl	ad+sor+bent
	pron	<*d1sc:b*nt>, <-1zc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a material, such as activated charcoal, on which adsorption can occur.
adsuki bean	0.
	syl	ad+su+ki bean
	pron	<@d1su:ki>, <-1zu:->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {adzuki bean}.
adularia	ety	C18: via Italian from French adulaire, after Adula, a group of mountains in Switzerland
adularia	0.
	syl	ad:u+lar:i:a
	pron	<2@dju1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless glassy variety of orthoclase in the form of prismatic crystals. It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is a minor gemstone. Formula: KAlSi\3O\8.
adulate	ety	C17: back formation from C15 adulation, from Latin ad*_ul*_ari to flatter &- @!ad@.u+#!la+tion n. ?- #!ad@.u+@!la+tor n.
adulate	0.
	syl	ad:u+late
	pron	<1@dju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flatter or praise obsequiously.
adulatory	sub
	head	adulate
	syl	ad:u+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@dju1lAt*ri>, <1@dju2lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
Adullamite	ety	C19: originally applied to members of the British House of Commons who withdrew from the Liberal party (1866); alluding to the cave of Abdullam in the Bible, to which David and others fled (1 Samuel 22: 1-2)
Adullamite	0.
	syl	A:dul+la+mite
	pron	<*1d^l*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has withdrawn from a political group and joined with a few others to form a dissident group.
adult	ety	C16: from Latin adultus, from adol*_escere to grow up, from al*_escere to grow, from al*_ere to feed, nourish
adult	1.
	syl	a:dult
	pron	<1@d^lt>, <*1d^lt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having reached maturity; fully developed.
adult	2.
	syl	a:dult
	pron	<1@d^lt>, <*1d^lt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or intended for mature people.
	exam	1	adult education;
	exam	2	adult films.
adult	3.
	syl	a:dult
	pron	<1@d^lt>, <*1d^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has attained maturity; a grownup.
adult	4.
	syl	a:dult
	pron	<1@d^lt>, <*1d^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mature fully grown animal or plant.
adult	5.
	syl	a:dult
	pron	<1@d^lt>, <*1d^lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who has attained the age of legal majority (18 years for most purposes). Compare {infant}.
adulthood	sub
	head	adult
	syl	a:1dult+hood
	pos	n.
adulterant	1.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ant
	pron	<*1d^lt*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or ingredient that adulterates.
adulterant	2.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ant
	pron	<*1d^lt*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	adulterating.
adulterate	ety	C16: from Latin adulter*_are to corrupt, commit adultery, probably from alter another, hence to approach another, commit adultery
adulterate	1.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ate
	pron	<*1d^lt*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debase by adding inferior material.
	exam	1	to adulterate milk with water.
adulterate	2.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ate
	pron	<*1d^lt*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	adulterated; debased or impure.
adulterate	3.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ate
	pron	<*1d^lt*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {adulterous}.
adulteration	sub
	head	adulterate
	syl	a:2dul+ter:1a+tion
	pos	n.
adulterator	sub
	head	adulterate
	syl	a:1dul+ter:2a+tor
	pos	n.
adulterer	ety	C16: originally also adulter, from Latin adulter, back formation from adulter*_are to #7adulterate 
adulteress	alt
	head	adulterer
	or	adulterer
	syl	a:dul+ter+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
adulterer	0.
	or	adulteress
	syl	a:dul+ter+er
	pron	<*1d^lt*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has committed adultery.
adulterine	1.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ine
	pron	<*1d^lt*rin>, <-2rEn>, <-2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or made by adulteration; fake.
adulterine	2.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ine
	pron	<*1d^lt*rin>, <-2rEn>, <-2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	conceived in adultery.
	exam	1	an adulterine child.
adulterous	1.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ous
	pron	<*1d^lt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or inclined to adultery.
adulterous	2.
	syl	a:dul+ter+ous
	pron	<*1d^lt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for { {adulterate} (sense 2)}.
adulterously	sub
	head	adulterous
	syl	a:1dul+ter+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
adultery	ety	C15 adulterie, altered (as if directly from Latin adulterium) from C14 avoutrie, via Old French from Latin adulterium, from adulter, back formation from adulter*_are. See #7adulterate 
adulteries	infl
	head	adultery
	syl	a:dul+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adultery	0.
	syl	a:dul+ter:y
	pron	<*1d^lt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	voluntary sexual intercourse between a married man or woman and partner other than the legal spouse.
adumbral	ety	C19: from #7ad - (in the sense: in)+Latin umbra shadow
adumbral	0.
	syl	ad+um+bral
	pron	<@d1^mbr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Usually poetic.
	def	shadowy.
adumbrate	ety	C16: from Latin adumbr*_atus represented only in outline, from adumbr*_are to cast a shadow on, from umbra shadow
adumbrate	1.
	syl	ad+um+brate
	pron	<1@d^m2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outline; give a faint indication of.
adumbrate	2.
	syl	ad+um+brate
	pron	<1@d^m2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to foreshadow.
adumbrate	3.
	syl	ad+um+brate
	pron	<1@d^m2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overshadow; obscure.
adumbration	sub
	head	adumbrate
	syl	ad+um+1bra+tion
	pos	n.
adumbrative	sub
	head	adumbrate
	syl	ad+um+bra+tive
	pron	<@d1^mbr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
adumbratively	sub
	head	adumbrate
	syl	ad+1um+bra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
adust	ety	C14 (in the sense: gloomy): from Latin ad*_ustus, from ad*_urere to set fire to, from *_urere to burn
adust	1.
	syl	a:dust
	pron	<*1d^st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dried up or darkened by heat; burnt or scorched.
adust	2.
	syl	a:dust
	pron	<*1d^st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	gloomy or melancholy.
Adowa	alt
	head	Aduwa
	or	Aduwa
	syl	A:do+wa
	pron	<1a:du2wa:>
	pos	n.
Aduwa	0.
	or	Adowa
	syl	A:du+wa
	pron	<1a:du2wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Ethiopia: Emperor Menelik II defeated the Italians here in 1896. Pop.: 16430 (1971 est.). Italian name: {A@.du@.a} (a#!dua).
adv	ety	Latin: against
adv	1.
	syl	adv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	adverb.
adv	2.
	syl	adv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	adverbial.
adv	3.
	syl	adv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	adversus.
adv	4.
	syl	adv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	advertisement.
adv	5.
	syl	adv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	advocate.
ad val	0.
	syl	ad val.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ad valorem.
ad valorem	ety	from Latin
ad valorem	0.
	syl	ad va+lo+rem
	pron	<@d> <v*1lc:r*m>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of taxes
	def	in proportion to the estimated value of the goods taxed. Abbrev.: {ad val}.
advance	ety	C15 advauncen, altered (on the model of words beginning with Latin ad-) from C13 avauncen, via Old French from Latin abante from before, from ab- away from+ ante before
advance	1.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or bring forward in position.
advance	2.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to move (towards) in a threatening manner.
advance	3.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present for consideration; suggest.
advance	4.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or be brought to a further stage of development; improve; further.
advance	5.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an event) to occur earlier.
advance	6.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (money, goods, etc.) beforehand, either for a loan or as an initial payment.
advance	7.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase (a price, value, rate of occurrence, etc.) or (of a price, etc.) to be increased.
advance	8.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to improve one's position; be promoted.
	exam	1	he advanced rapidly in his job.
advance	9.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to promote in rank, status, or position.
advance	10.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	forward movement; progress in time or space.
advance	11.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	improvement; progress in development.
advance	12.a.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the supplying of commodities or funds before receipt of an agreed consideration.
advance	12.b.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the commodities or funds supplied in this manner.
advance	12.c.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an advance supply.
advance	13.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {advance payment}. a money payment made before it is legally due.
advance	14.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	increase in price, value, rate of occurrence, etc.
advance	15.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {advancement} (sense 1)}.
advance	16.a.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	beforehand.
	exam	1	payment in advance.
advance	16.b.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	ahead in time or development.
	exam	1	ideas in advance of the time.
advance	17.
	syl	ad+vance
	pron	<*d1va:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	forward in position or time.
	exam	1	advance booking;
	exam	2	an advance warning.
advancer	sub
	head	advance
	syl	ad+1vanc+er
	pos	n.
advancingly	sub
	head	advance
	syl	ad+1vanc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
advanced	1.
	syl	ad+vanced
	pron	<*d1va:nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	being ahead in development, knowledge, progress, etc..
	exam	1	advanced studies.
advanced	2.
	syl	ad+vanced
	pron	<*d1va:nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having reached a comparatively late stage.
	exam	1	a man of advanced age.
advanced	3.
	syl	ad+vanced
	pron	<*d1va:nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	ahead of the times.
	exam	1	advanced views on religion.
advanced gas-cooled reactor	0.
	syl	ad+vanced gas-cooled re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor using carbon dioxide as the coolant, graphite as the moderator, and ceramic uranium dioxide cased in stainless steel as the fuel. Abbrev.: {AGR}
advance guard	1.
	syl	ad+vance guard
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit sent ahead of an advanc?!ing formation to ensure its progress, etc.
advance guard	2.
	syl	ad+vance guard
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ad?!vanced guard}. another name for {avant-garde}.
advancement	1.
	syl	ad+vance+ment
	pron	<*d1va:nsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	promotion in rank, status, etc.; preferment.
advancement	2.
	syl	ad+vance+ment
	pron	<*d1va:nsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {advance} (senses 10, 11)}.
advancement	3.
	syl	ad+vance+ment
	pron	<*d1va:nsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the transfer during the life of a testator of money or property to a person (usually a child) to which the person is entitled.
advance poll	0.
	syl	ad+vance poll
	pos	n.
	usage	Canadian. in an election
	def	a poll held prior to election day to permit voters who expect to be absent then to cast their ballots.
advances	0.
	syl	ad+vanc:es
	pron	<*d1va:nsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	usage	often foll. by to or towards
	def	personal overtures made in an attempt to become friendly, gain a favour, etc.
advantage	ety	C14 avantage (later altered to advantage on the model of words beginning with Latin ad-) , from Old French avant before, from Latin abante from before, away. See #7advance 
advantage	1.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by over or of
	def	superior or more favourable position or power.
	exam	1	he had an advantage over me because of his experience.
advantage	2.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	benefit or profit (esp. in the phrase {to one's advantage) }.
advantage	3.a.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the point scored after deuce.
advantage	3.b.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the resulting state of the score.
advantage	4.a.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to make good use of.
advantage	4.b.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to impose upon the weakness, good nature, etc., of; abuse.
advantage	4.c.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to seduce.
to advantage	5.
	head	advantage
	syl	to advantage.
	def	to good effect.
	exam	1	he used his height to advantage at the game.
you have the advantage of me	6.
	head	advantage
	syl	you have the advantage of me.
	def	you know me but I do not know you.
advantage	7.
	syl	ad+van+tage
	pron	<*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in a better position; favour.
advantageous	0.
	syl	ad+van+ta+geous
	pron	<2@dv*n1tAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing advantage.
advantageously	sub
	head	advantageous
	syl	ad+van+1ta+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
advantageousness	sub
	head	advantageous
	syl	ad+van+1ta+geous+ness
	pos	n.
advection	ety	C20: from Latin advecti*_o conveyance, from advehere, from ad- to+ vehere to carry
advection	0.
	syl	ad+vec+tion
	pron	<*d1vekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transference of heat energy in a horizontal stream of gas, esp. of air.
advent	ety	C12: from Latin adventus, from adven*_ire, from ad- to+ ven*_ire to come
advent	0.
	syl	ad+vent
	pron	<1@dvent>, <-v*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrival or coming, esp. one which is awaited.
Advent	0.
	syl	Ad+vent
	pron	<1@dvent>, <-v*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the season including the four Sundays preceding Christmas.
Adventist	0.
	syl	Ad+vent+ist
	pron	<1@dventist>, <1@dv*n->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the Christian groups, such as the {Seventh Day Adventists}, that hold that the Second Coming of Christ is imminent.
adventitia	ety	C19: New Latin, from the neuter plural of Latin advent*_icius; see #7adventitious 
adventitia	0.
	syl	ad+ven+ti+ti:a
	pron	<2@dven1tiSi*>, <-1tiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost covering of an organ or part, esp. the outer coat of a blood vessel.
adventitious	ety	C17: from Latin advent*_icius coming from outside, from adventus a coming
adventitious	1.
	syl	ad+ven+ti+tious
	pron	<2@dven1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	added or appearing accidentally or unexpectedly.
adventitious	2.
	syl	ad+ven+ti+tious
	pron	<2@dven1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant or animal part
	def	developing in an abnormal position, as a root that grows from a stem.
adventitiously	sub
	head	adventitious
	syl	ad+ven+1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
Advent Sunday	0.
	syl	Ad+vent Sun+day
	pos	n.
	def	the first of the four Sundays of Advent, and the one that falls nearest to November 30.
adventure	ety	C13 aventure (later altered to adventure after the Latin spelling), via Old French ultimately from Latin adven*_ire to happen to (someone), arrive
adventure	1.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a risky undertaking of unknown outcome.
adventure	2.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exciting or unexpected event or course of events.
adventure	3.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hazardous financial operation; commercial speculation.
adventure	4.a.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	danger or misadventure.
adventure	4.b.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	chance.
adventure	5.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take a risk or put at risk.
adventure	6.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by into, on, upon
	def	to dare to go or enter (into a place, dangerous activity, etc.).
adventure	7.
	syl	ad+ven+ture
	pron	<*d1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dare to say (something).
	exam	1	he adventured his opinion.
adventureful	sub
	head	adventure
	syl	ad+1ven+ture+ful
	pos	adj.
adventure playground	0.
	syl	ad+ven+ture play+ground
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a playground for children that contains building materials, discarded industrial parts, etc., used by the children to build with, hide in, climb on, etc.
adventuress	alt
	head	adventurer
	or	adventurer
	syl	ad+ven+tur+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
adventurer	1.
	or	adventuress
	syl	ad+ven+tur+er
	pron	<*d1venC*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks adventure, esp. one who seeks success or money through daring exploits.
adventurer	2.
	or	adventuress
	syl	ad+ven+tur+er
	pron	<*d1venC*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks money or power by unscrupulous means.
adventurer	3.
	or	adventuress
	syl	ad+ven+tur+er
	pron	<*d1venC*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a speculator.
adventurism	0.
	syl	ad+ven+tur+ism
	pron	<*d1venC*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	recklessness, esp. in politics and finance.
adventurist	sub
	head	adventurism
	syl	ad+1ven+tur+ist
	pos	n.
adventurous	1.
	syl	ad+ven+tur+ous
	pron	<*d1venC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {ad+ven+ture+some}. daring or enterprising.
adventurous	2.
	syl	ad+ven+tur+ous
	pron	<*d1venC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	dangerous; involving risk.
adventurously	sub
	head	adventurous
	syl	ad+1ven+tur+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
adverb	ety	C15-C16: from Latin adverbium adverb, literally: added word, a translation of Greek epirrh*_ema a word spoken afterwards
adverb	0.a.
	syl	ad+verb
	pron	<1@d2vR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or group of words that serves to modify a whole sentence, a verb, another adverb, or an adjective; for example, and respectively in the sentence
adverb	0.b.
	syl	ad+verb
	pron	<1@d2vR:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; an adverb marker.
	def	Abbrev.: {adv}.
adverbial	1.
	syl	ad+ver+bi:al
	pron	<@d1vR:bi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or group of words playing the grammatical role of an adverb, such as in the sentence
adverbial	2.
	syl	ad+ver+bi:al
	pron	<@d1vR:bi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an adverb or adverbial.
adversary	ety	C14: from Latin advers*_arius, from adversus against. See #7adverse 
adversaries	infl
	head	adversary
	syl	ad+ver+sar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adversary	1.
	syl	ad+ver+sar:y
	pron	<1@dv*s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group that is hostile to someone; enemy.
adversary	2.
	syl	ad+ver+sar:y
	pron	<1@dv*s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an opposing contestant in a game or sport.
adversative	1.
	syl	ad+ver+sa+tive
	pron	<*d1vR:s*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	of a word, phrase, or clause
	def	implying opposition or contrast. and are adversative conjunctions introducing adversative clauses.
adversative	2.
	syl	ad+ver+sa+tive
	pron	<*d1vR:s*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an adversative word or speech element.
adverse	ety	C14: from Latin ad?!versus opposed to, hostile, from advertere to turn towards, from ad- to, towards+ vertere to turn
adverse	1.
	syl	ad+verse
	pron	<1@dvR:s>, <@d1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	antagonistic or inimical; hostile.
	exam	1	adverse criticism.
adverse	2.
	syl	ad+verse
	pron	<1@dvR:s>, <@d1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfavourable to one's interests.
	exam	1	adverse circumstances.
adverse	3.
	syl	ad+verse
	pron	<1@dvR:s>, <@d1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary or opposite in direction or position.
	exam	1	adverse winds.
adverse	4.
	syl	ad+verse
	pron	<1@dvR:s>, <@d1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, flowers, etc.
	def	facing the main stem. Compare {{averse} (sense 2)}.
adversely	sub
	head	adverse
	syl	ad+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
adverseness	sub
	head	adverse
	syl	ad+1verse+ness
	pos	n.
adverse possession	0.
	syl	ad+verse pos+ses+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the occupation or possession of land by a person not legally entitled to it. If continued unopposed for a period specifed by law, such occupation extinguishes the title of the rightful owner.
adversities	infl
	head	adversity
	syl	ad+ver+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adversity	1.
	syl	ad+ver+si:ty
	pron	<*d1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	distress; affliction; hardship.
adversity	2.
	syl	ad+ver+si:ty
	pron	<*d1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfortunate event or incident.
advert	ety	C15: from Latin advertere to turn one's attention to. See #7adverse 
advert	H1.0.
	syl	ad+vert
	pron	<*d1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to draw attention (to); refer (to).
advert	H2.0.
	syl	ad+vert
	pron	<1@dvR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {advertisement}.
advertency	alt
	head	advertence
	or	advertence
	syl	ad+vert+en+cy
	pos	n.
advertence	0.
	or	advertency
	syl	ad+vert+ence
	pron	<*d1vR:t*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	heedfulness or attentiveness.
advertent	sub
	head	advertence
	syl	ad+1vert+ent
	pos	adj.
advertently	sub
	head	advertence
	syl	ad+1vert+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
advertise	ety	C15: from a lengthened stem of Old French avertir, ultimately from Latin advertere to turn one's attention to. See #7adverse 
advertize	alt
	head	advertise
	or	advertise
	syl	ad+ver+tize
	pron	<1@dv*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
advertise	1.
	or	advertize
	syl	ad+ver+tise
	pron	<1@dv*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to present or praise (goods, a service, etc.) to the public, esp. in order to encourage sales.
advertise	2.
	or	advertize
	syl	ad+ver+tise
	pron	<1@dv*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (something, such as a vacancy, article for sale, etc.) publicly known, as to possible applicants, buyers, etc..
	exam	1	to advertise a job.
advertise	3.
	or	advertize
	syl	ad+ver+tise
	pron	<1@dv*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to make a public request (for), esp. in a newspaper, etc..
	exam	1	she advertised for a cook.
advertise	4.
	or	advertize
	syl	ad+ver+tise
	pron	<1@dv*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to warn; caution.
advertiser	sub
	head	advertise
	syl	ad+ver+2tis+er
	pos	n.
advertizement	alt
	head	advertisement
	or	advertisement
	syl	ad+ver+tize+ment
	pron	<*d1vR:tism*nt>, <-tiz->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
advertisement	0.
	or	advertizement
	syl	ad+ver+tise+ment
	pron	<*d1vR:tism*nt>, <-tiz->
	pos	n.
	def	any public notice, as a printed display in a newspaper, short film on television, announcement on radio, etc., designed to sell goods, publicize an event, etc. Shortened forms: {ad, advert}.
advertizing	alt
	head	advertising
	or	advertising
	syl	ad+ver+tiz+ing
	pron	<1@dv*?!2tIziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
advertising	1.
	or	advertizing
	syl	ad+ver+tis+ing
	pron	<1@dv*?!2tIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the action or practice of drawing public attention to goods, services, events, etc., as by the distribution of printed notices, broadcasting, etc.
advertising	2.
	or	advertizing
	syl	ad+ver+tis+ing
	pron	<1@dv*?!2tIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business that specializes in creating such publicity.
advertising	3.
	or	advertizing
	syl	ad+ver+tis+ing
	pron	<1@dv*?!2tIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	advertisements collectively; pub?!licity.
advice	ety	C13 avis (later advise) , via Old French from a Vulgar Latin phrase based on Latin ad to, according to+ v*_isum view (hence: according to one's view, opinion)
advice	1.
	syl	ad+vice
	pron	<*d1vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	recommendation as to appropriate choice of action; counsel.
advice	2.
	syl	ad+vice
	pron	<*d1vIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	formal notification of facts, esp. when communicated from a distance.
advisable	0.
	syl	ad+vis+a:ble
	pron	<*d1vIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of recommendation; prudent; sensible.
advisably	sub
	head	advisable
	syl	ad+1vis+a:bly
	pos	adv.
advise	ety	C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin adv*_is*_are (un?!attested) to consider, from Latin ad- to+ vis*_are (unattested), from v*_isere to view, from vid*_ere to see#e Usage. Advise is often used in the same sense as inform: as we advised you in our last communication, the order is being dealt with. This use is accepted and common in business corre?!spondence. Careful users of English prefer inform, notify, or tell in general English: when he returned home, the police informed him (not advised him) that his car had been stolen.
advise	1.
	syl	ad+vise
	pron	<*d1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to offer advice (to a person or persons); counsel.
	exam	1	he advised the king;
	exam	2	to advise caution;
	exam	3	he advised her to leave.
advise	2.
	syl	ad+vise
	pron	<*d1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive; sometimes foll. by of
	def	to inform or notify.
advise	3.
	syl	ad+vise
	pron	<*d1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S., obsolete in Brit.
	usage	an infinitive; foll. by with
	def	to consult or discuss.
advised	0.
	syl	ad+vised
	pron	<*d1vIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from deliberation. See also {ill-advised, well-advised}. &- {ad+vis+ed+ly} ($$d#!va$Iz$Idl$I)
advisement	0.
	syl	ad+vise+ment
	pron	<*d1vIzm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S., archaic in Brit.
	def	consultation; deliberation.
advisor	alt
	head	adviser
	or	adviser
	syl	ad+vi+sor
	pron	<*d1vIz*>
	pos	n.
adviser	1.
	or	advisor
	syl	ad+vis+er
	pron	<*d1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advises.
adviser	2.
	or	advisor
	syl	ad+vis+er
	pron	<*d1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Education.
	def	a person responsible for advising students on academic matters, career guidance, etc.
adviser	3.
	or	advisor
	syl	ad+vis+er
	pron	<*d1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. education.
	def	a subject specialist who advises heads of schools on current teaching methods and facilities.
advisory	0.
	syl	ad+vi+so+ry
	pron	<*d1vIz*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving advice; empowered to make recommendations.
	exam	1	an advisory body.
advocaat	ety	C20: Dutch, from advocatenborrel, from advocaat #7advocate (n.)+ borrel drink
advocaat	0.
	syl	ad+vo+caat
	pron	<1@dv*u2ka:>, <-2ka:t>, <1@dv*->
	pos	n.
	def	a liqueur having a raw egg base.
cies	infl
	head	advocacy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
advocacy	0.
	syl	ad+vo+ca+cy
	pron	<1@dv*k*si>
	pos	n.
	def	active support, esp. of a cause.
advocate	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin advoc*_atus legal witness, advocate, from advoc*_are to call as witness, from voc*_are to call
advocate	1.
	syl	ad+vo+cate
	pron	<1@dv*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to support or recommend publicly; plead for or speak in favour of.
advocate	2.
	syl	ad+vo+cate
	pron	<1@dv*kit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who upholds or defends a cause; supporter.
advocate	3.
	syl	ad+vo+cate
	pron	<1@dv*kit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who intercedes on behalf of another.
advocate	4.
	syl	ad+vo+cate
	pron	<1@dv*kit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pleads his client's cause in a court of law. See also {barrister, solicitor, counsellor}.
advocate	5.
	syl	ad+vo+cate
	pron	<1@dv*kit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scottish law.
	def	the usual word for {counsel}.
advocatory	sub
	head	advocate
	syl	ad+vo+1ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
Advocate Depute	0.
	syl	Ad+vo+cate De+pute
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish law officer with the functions of public prosecutor.
advocation	0.
	syl	ad+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2@dv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scottish and papal law.
	def	the transfer to itself by a superior court of an action pending in a lower court.
advocatus diaboli	0.
	syl	ad+vo+ca+tus di+ab:o+li
	pron	Latin. <2@dv*1ka:t*s> <dI1@b*2lI>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {devil's advocate}.
advowson	ety	C13: via Anglo-French and Old French from Latin advoc*_ati*_on- the act of summoning, from advoc*_are to summon
advowson	0.
	syl	ad+vow+son
	pron	<*d1vauzN>
	pos	n.
	qual	English ecclesiastical law.
	def	the right of presentation to a vacant benefice.
advt	0.
	syl	advt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	advertisement.
Adyghe	alt
	head	Adygei
	or	Adygei
	syl	A:dy+ghe
	pron	<1a:di2gA>, <2a:di1gA>, <2a:di1ge>
	pos	n.
Adygei	infl
	or	Adyghe
	syl	A:dy+gei
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Adygeis	infl
	head	Adygei
	or	Adyghes
	syl	A:dy+geis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Adyghe	infl
	head	Adygei
	or	Adygei
	syl	A:dy+ghe
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Adyghes	infl
	head	Adygei
	or	Adygeis
	syl	A:dy+ghes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Adygei	1.
	or	Adyghe
	syl	A:dy+gei
	pron	<1a:di2gA>, <2a:di1gA>, <2a:di1ge>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Circassian people of the Northwest Caucasus.
Adygei	2.
	or	Adyghe
	syl	A:dy+gei
	pron	<1a:di2gA>, <2a:di1gA>, <2a:di1ge>
	pos	n.
	def	the Circassian language.
Adygei Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	A:dy+gei Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SW Soviet Union, bordering on the Caucasus Mountains: chiefly agricultural. Capital: Maikop. Pop.: 385644 (1970). Area: 7600 sq. km (2934 sq. miles).
adynamia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7a -%1+ -dynamia, from Greek dunamis strength, force
adynamia	0.
	syl	ad:y+na+mi:a
	pron	<2@di1nAmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of vital power or strength, esp. as the result of illness; weakness or debility.
adynamic	sub
	head	adynamia
	syl	ad:y+nam+ic
	pron	<2@di1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
adytum	ety	C17: Latin, from Greek aduton a place not to be entered, from #7a -%1#7+ duein to enter
adyta	infl
	head	adytum
	syl	ad:y+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
adytum	0.
	syl	ad:y+tum
	pron	<1@dit*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the most sacred place of worship in an ancient temple from which the laity was prohibited.
adze	ety	Old English adesa, of unknown origin
adz	alt
	head	adze
	or	adze
	syl	adz
	pron	<@dz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
adze	0.
	or	adz
	syl	adze
	pron	<@dz>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy hand tool with a steel cutting blade attached at right angles to a wooden handle, used for dressing timber.
Adzhar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	A:dzhar Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<*1Ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the SW Georgian SSR on the Black Sea: part of Turkey from the 17th century until 1878; mostly mountainous, reaching 2805 m (9350 ft.), with a subtropical coastal strip. Capital: Batumi. Pop.: 309768 (1970). Area: 3000 sq. km (1160 sq. miles). Also called: {A@.dzha+ri@.a} ($$#!d#f$a$:r$I$$).
adzuki bean	ety	 adzuki, from Japanese: red bean
adsuki bean	alt
	head	adzuki bean
	or	adzuki bean
	syl	ad+su+ki bean
	pos	n.
adzuki bean	1.
	or	adsuki bean
	syl	ad+zu+ki bean
	pron	<@d1zu:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a papilionaceous plant, that has yellow flowers and pods containing edible brown seeds and is widely cultivated as a food crop in China and Japan.
adzuki bean	2.
	or	adsuki bean
	syl	ad+zu+ki bean
	pron	<@d1zu:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant.
AE	alt
	or	AE
	syl	AE
	pos	n.
AE	0.
	or	AE
	syl	A.E.
	pos	n.
	def	the pen name of (George William) {Russell}.
ae	ety	Latin: at the age of; aged
ae	0.
	syl	ae.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	aetatis.
AEA	0.
	syl	A.E.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Atomic Energy Authority.
AE  P	0.
	syl	A.E. ?& P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
AEC	0.
	syl	A.E.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Atomic Energy Commission.
aeciospore	ety	C20: from #7aecium+spore 
aeciospore	0.
	syl	ae:ci:o+spore
	pron	<1Esi*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the spores produced in an aecium of the rust fungi, which spread to and infect the primary host.
aecium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek aikia injury (so called because of the damage the fungi cause)
aecidium	alt
	head	aecium
	or	aecium
	syl	ae:cid+i:um
	pron	<E1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
aecia	infl
	head	aecium
	or	aecidia
	syl	ae:ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aecidia	infl
	head	aecium
	or	aecia
	syl	ae:cid:i:a
	pron	<-1sidi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aecium	0.
	or	aecidium
	syl	ae:ci:um
	pron	<1Esi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a globular or cup-shaped structure in some rust fungi in which aeciospores are produced.
aedes	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek a*_ed*_es unpleasant, from #7a -%1#7+ *_edos pleasant
aedes	0.
	syl	a:e:des
	pron	<A1EdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any mosquito of the genus (formerly of tropical and subtropical regions, esp. which transmits yellow fever and dengue.
aedile	ety	C16: from Latin aed*_ilis concerned with buildings, from aed*_es a building
aedile	alt
	or	aedile
	syl	ae:dile
	pron	<1EdIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aedile	0.
	or	aedile
	syl	ae:dile
	pron	<1EdIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a magistrate of ancient Rome in charge of public works, games, buildings, and roads.
Aeetes	0.
	syl	Ae:*"e:tes
	pron	<E1EtEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Colchis, father of Medea and keeper of the Golden Fleece.
Aegean	1.
	syl	Ae:ge:an
	pron	<E1JE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Aegean Sea or Islands.
Aegean	2.
	syl	Ae:ge:an
	pron	<E1JE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Bronze Age civilization of Greece, Asia Minor, and the Aegean Islands.
Aegean Islands	0.
	syl	Ae:ge:an Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the islands of the Aegean Sea, including the Cyclades, Dodecanese, Euboea, and Sporades. The majority are under Greek administration.
Aegean Sea	0.
	syl	Ae:ge:an Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Mediterranean between Greece and Turkey.
Aegeus	0.
	syl	Ae:ge:us
	pron	<E1JEu:s>, <1EJi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an Athenian king and father of Theseus.
Aegina	1.
	syl	Ae:gi+na
	pron	<E1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Aegean Sea, in the Saronic Gulf. Area: 85 sq. km (33 sq. miles).
Aegina	2.
	syl	Ae:gi+na
	pron	<E1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town on the coast of this island: a city-state of ancient Greece.
Gulf of	3.
	head	Aegina
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	another name for the {Saronic Gulf}.
Aegina	xref
	syl	Ae:gi+na
	pron	<E1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	Greek name: {Aiyina}.
Aegir	0.
	syl	Ae:gir
	pron	<1EJi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of the sea.
aegis	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek aigis shield of Zeus, perhaps related to aig-, stem of aix goat
aegis	alt
	or	aegis
	syl	ae:gis
	pron	<1EJis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aegis	1.
	or	aegis
	syl	ae:gis
	pron	<1EJis>
	pos	n.
	def	sponsorship or protection; auspices (esp. in the phrase {under the aegis of) }.
aegis	2.
	or	aegis
	syl	ae:gis
	pron	<1EJis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the shield of Zeus, often represented in art as a goatskin.
Aegisthus	0.
	syl	Ae:gis:thus
	pron	<E1JisT*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a cousin to and the murderer of Agamemnon, whose wife Clytemnestra he had seduced. He usurped the kingship of Mycenae until Orestes, Agamemnon's son, returned home and killed him.
Aegospotami	0.
	syl	Ae:gos+pot:a+mi
	pron	<2Eg*s1pot*2mI>
	pos	n.
	def	a river of ancient Thrace that flowed into the Hellespont. At its mouth the Spartan fleet under Lysander defeated the Athenians in 405 #7b.c., ending the Peloponnesian War.
aegrotat	ety	C19: Latin, literally: he is ill
aegrotat	1.
	syl	ae:gro+tat
	pron	<1Igr*u2t@t>, <1E-> <E1gr*ut@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in British and certain other universities
	def	a certificate allowing a candidate to pass an examination although he has missed part of it through illness.
aegrotat	2.
	syl	ae:gro+tat
	pron	<1Igr*u2t@t>, <1E-> <E1gr*ut@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a degree obtained in such circumstances.
Aegyptus	0.
	syl	Ae:gyp:tus
	pron	<E1Jipt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Egypt and twin brother of Dana*"us.
-aemia	ety	New Latin, from Greek -aimia, from haima blood
-haemia	alt
	head	-aemia
	or	-hemia
	syl	-hae:mi:a
	pos	n.
-emia	infl
	head	-aemia
	or	-aemia
	syl	-e:mi:a
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
-hemia	infl
	head	-aemia
	or	-haemia
	syl	-he:mi:a
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
-aemia	0.
	or	-emia
	syl	-ae:mi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting blood, esp. a specified condition of the blood in names of diseases.
	exam	1	leucaemia.
Aeneas	0.
	syl	Ae:ne:as
	pron	<i1nE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a Trojan prince, the son of Anchises and Aphrodite, who escaped the sack of Troy and sailed to Italy via Carthage and Sicily. After seven years, he and his followers established themselves near the site of the future Rome.
Aeneas Sylvius	alt
	head	Aeneas Silvius
	or	Aeneas Silvius
	syl	Ae:ne:as Syl:vi:us
	pron	<1silvi*s>
	pos	n.
Aeneas Silvius	0.
	or	Aeneas Sylvius
	syl	Ae:ne:as Sil:vi:us
	pron	<1silvi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the literary name of {Pius II}.
Aeneid	0.
	syl	Ae:ne+id
	pron	<i1nEid>
	pos	n.
	def	an epic poem in Latin by Virgil relating the experiences of Aeneas after the fall of Troy, written chiefly to provide an illustrious historical background for Rome.
aeneous	ety	C19: from Latin a*_eneus of bronze, from aes bronze
aeneous	0.
	syl	a:e:ne:ous
	pron	<A1Eni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of a lustrous bronze colour.
Eolian	alt
	head	Aeolian
	or	Aeolian
	syl	E:o:li:an
	pron	<E1*uli*n>
	pos	n.
Aeolian	1.
	or	Eolian
	syl	Ae:o+li:an
	pron	<E1*uli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Hellenic people who settled in Thessaly and Boeotia and colonized Lesbos and parts of the Aegean coast of Asia Minor.
Aeolian	2.
	or	Eolian
	syl	Ae:o+li:an
	pron	<E1*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their dialect of Ancient Greek; Aeolic.
Aeolian	3.
	or	Eolian
	syl	Ae:o+li:an
	pron	<E1*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Aeolus.
Aeolian	4.
	or	Eolian
	syl	Ae:o+li:an
	pron	<E1*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to an authentic mode represented by the ascending natural diatonic scale from A to A: the basis of the modern minor key. See also {Hypo-}.
aeolian harp	0.
	syl	ae:o+li:an harp
	pos	n.
	def	a stringed instrument that produces a musical sound when a current of air or wind passes over the strings. Also called: {wind harp}.
Aeolian Islands	0.
	syl	Ae:o+li:an Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Lipari Islands}.
Eolic	alt
	head	Aeolic
	or	Aeolic
	syl	E:ol+ic
	pron	<E1olik>, <E1*ulik>
	pos	adj.
Aeolic	1.
	or	Eolic
	syl	Ae:ol+ic
	pron	<E1olik>, <E1*ulik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Aeolians or their dialect.
Aeolic	2.
	or	Eolic
	syl	Ae:ol+ic
	pron	<E1olik>, <E1*ulik>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four chief dialects of Ancient Greek, spoken chiefly in Thessaly, Boeotia, and Aeolis. Compare {Arcadic, Doric, Ionic}.
aeolipile	ety	C17: from Latin aeol*_ipilae balls of A#7eolus or aeol*_ipylae gates of A#7eolus 
aeolipile	0.
	syl	ae:ol:i+pile
	pron	<E1oli2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a device illustrating the reactive forces of a gas jet: usually a spherical vessel mounted so as to rotate and equipped with angled exit pipes from which steam within it escapes.
Aeolia	alt
	head	Aeolis
	or	Aeolis
	syl	Ae:o+li:a
	pron	<E1*uli*>
	pos	n.
Aeolis	0.
	or	Aeolia
	syl	Ae:o+lis
	pron	<1E*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the coastal region of NW Asia Minor, including the island of Lesbos, settled by the Aeolian Greeks (about 1000 #7b.c.)
aeolotropic	ety	C19: from Greek aiolos fickle+-#7tropic 
aeolotropic	0.
	syl	ae:o+lo+trop+ic
	pron	<2E*l*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {anisotropic}.
Aeolus	1.
	syl	Ae:o:lus
	pron	<1E*l*s>, <E1*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of the winds.
Aeolus	2.
	syl	Ae:o:lus
	pron	<1E*l*s>, <E1*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the founding king of the Aeolians in Thessaly.
aeon	ety	C17: from Greek ai*_on an infinitely long time
aeon	alt
	or	aeon
	syl	ae:on
	pron	<1E*n>, <1Eon>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aeon	1.
	or	aeon
	syl	ae:on
	pron	<1E*n>, <1Eon>
	pos	n.
	def	an immeasurably long period of time; age.
aeon	2.
	or	aeon
	syl	ae:on
	pron	<1E*n>, <1Eon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the longest division of geological time, comprising two or more eras.
aeon	3.
	or	aeon
	syl	ae:on
	pron	<1E*n>, <1Eon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Gnosticism.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of the powers emanating from the supreme being and culminating in the demiurge.
aeonian	alt
	or	aeonian
	syl	ae:o+ni:an
	pron	<E1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
aeonian	0.
	or	aeonian
	syl	ae:o+ni:an
	pron	<E1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	everlasting.
aepyornis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek aipus high+ ornis bird
aepyornis	0.
	syl	ae:py+or+nis
	pron	<2Epi1c:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the large extinct flightless birds of the genus remains of which have been found in Madagascar.
aer-	0.
	syl	aer-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {aero-} before a vowel.
aerate	1.
	syl	aer+ate
	pron	<1e*rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge (a liquid) with a gas, esp. carbon dioxide, as in the manufacture of effervescent drink.
aerate	2.
	syl	aer+ate
	pron	<1e*rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to the action or circulation of the air, so as to purify.
aeration	sub
	head	aerate
	syl	aer:1a+tion
	pos	n.
aerator	sub
	head	aerate
	syl	aer:a+tor
	pos	n.
aeri-	0.
	syl	aer:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {aero-}.
aerial	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek a*_erios, from a*_er air
aerial	1.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling air.
aerial	2.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing, occurring, moving, or operating in the air.
	exam	1	aerial cable car;
	exam	2	aerial roots of a plant.
aerial	3.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	ethereal; light and delicate.
aerial	4.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	imaginary; visionary.
aerial	5.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending high into the air; lofty.
aerial	6.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to aircraft.
	exam	1	aerial combat.
aerial	7.
	syl	aer+i:al
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {antenna}. the part of a radio or television system having any of various shapes, such as a dipole, Yagi, long-wire, or vertical aerial, by means of which radio waves are transmitted or received.
aerialist	0.
	syl	aer:i+al+ist
	pron	<1e*ri*2list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a trapeze artist or tightrope walker.
aerial ladder	0.
	syl	aer+i:al lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {turntable ladder}.
aerial perspective	0.
	syl	aer+i:al per+spec+tive
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting and drawing
	def	a means of indicating relative distance in terms of a gradation of clarity, tone, and colour, esp. blue. Also called: {atmospheric perspective}.
aerial pingpong	0.
	syl	aer+i:al ping+pong
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., facetious.
	def	Australian Rules football.
aerie	0.
	syl	aer:ie
	pron	<1e*ri>, <1i*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {eyrie}.
aeriform	1.
	syl	aer:i+form
	pron	<1e*ri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the form of air; gaseous.
aeriform	2.
	syl	aer:i+form
	pron	<1e*ri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsubstantial.
aerifies	infl
	head	aerify
	syl	aer:i+fies
	pos	vb.
aerifying	infl
	head	aerify
	syl	aer:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
aerified	infl
	head	aerify
	syl	aer:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
aerify	1.
	syl	aer:i+fy
	pron	<1e*ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change into a gas.
aerify	2.
	syl	aer:i+fy
	pron	<1e*ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix or combine with air.
aerification	sub
	head	aerify
	syl	aer:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
aero	0.
	syl	aer:o
	pron	<1e*r*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to aircraft or aeronautics.
	exam	1	an aero engine.
aero-	ety	ultimately from Greek a*_er air
aeri-	infl
	head	aero-
	syl	aer:i-
aero-	1.
	syl	aer:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting air, atmosphere, or gas.
	exam	1	aerodynamics.
aero-	2.
	syl	aer:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting aircraft.
	exam	1	aeronautics.
aeroballistics	0.
	syl	aer:o+bal+lis+tics
	pron	<2e*r*ub*1listiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the ballistics of projectiles dropped, launched, or fired from aircraft.
aerobatics	ety	C20: from #7aero -#7+ (#7acro) #7batics 
aerobatics	0.
	syl	aer:o+bat+ics
	pron	<2e*r*u1b@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	spectacular or dangerous manoeuvres, such as loops or rolls, performed in an aircraft or glider; stunt flying.
aerobe	ety	C19: from #7aero -#7+ Greek bios life. Compare #7microbe 
aerobium	alt
	head	aerobe
	or	aerobe
	syl	aer:o+bi:um
	pron	<e*1r*ubi*m>
	pos	n.
aerobes	infl
	head	aerobe
	or	aerobia
	syl	aer+obes
	pron	<-1*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aerobia	infl
	head	aerobe
	or	aerobes
	syl	aer+o+bi:a
	pron	<-1*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aerobe	0.
	or	aerobium
	syl	aer+obe
	pron	<1e*r*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism that requires free oxygen or air for respiration. Compare {anaerobe}.
aerobic	1.
	syl	aer:o+bic
	pron	<e*1r*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organism or process
	def	de?!pending on free oxygen or air.
aerobic	2.
	syl	aer:o+bic
	pron	<e*1r*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to aerobes.
aerobic	xref
	syl	aer:o+bic
	pron	<e*1r*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {anaerobic}.
aerobiology	0.
	syl	aer:o+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2e*r*ubI1oliJi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of airborne microorganisms, spores, etc., esp. those causing disease. &- {@!aer@.o+bi@.o+#!log@.i+cal}
aerobiologically	sub
	head	aerobiology
	syl	aer:o+bi:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aerobiologist	sub
	head	aerobiology
	syl	aer:o+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
aerobiosis	0.
	syl	aer:o+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2e*r*ubI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	life in the presence of free oxygen. &- {aer@.o+bi@.o+tic} (@!$e$$r$$$uba$I#!$At$Ik)
aerodonetics	ety	C20: from Greek aerodonetos tossed in the air, from #7aero -#7+ don*_etos, past participle of donein to toss
aerodonetics	0.
	syl	aer:o+do+net+ics
	pron	<2e*r*ud*1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of soaring or gliding flight, esp. the study of gliders.
airdrome	alt
	head	aerodrome
	or	aerodrome
	syl	air+drome
	pron	<1e*2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aerodrome	0.
	or	airdrome
	syl	aer:o+drome
	pron	<1e*r*2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a landing area, esp. for private aircraft, that is usually smaller than an airport.
aerodynamics	0.
	syl	aer:o+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2e*r*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the dynamics of gases, esp. of the forces acting on a body passing through air. Compare {{aerostatics} (sense 1).}
aerodynamic	sub
	head	aerodynamics
	syl	aer:o+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
aerodynamically	sub
	head	aerodynamics
	syl	aer:o+dy+1nam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aerodyne	ety	C20: back formation from #7aerodynamic ; see #7dyne 
aerodyne	0.
	syl	aer:o+dyne
	pron	<1e*r*u2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any heavier-than-air machine, such as an aircraft, that derives the greater part of its lift from aerodynamic forces.
aeroembolism	0.
	syl	aer:o+em+bo+lism
	pron	<2e*r*u1emb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the presence in the tissues and blood of nitrogen bubbles, caused by an abrupt and substantial reduction in atmospheric pressure. See {decompression sickness}.
aero engine	0.
	syl	aer:o en:gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine for powering an aircraft.
airfoil	alt
	head	aerofoil
	or	aerofoil
	syl	air+foil
	pron	<1e*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aerofoil	0.
	or	airfoil
	syl	aer:o+foil
	pron	<1e*r*u2fcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a surface, such as an aileron, wing, or tailplane, that is designed to produce lift or to control an aircraft in flight.
aerogel	0.
	syl	aer:o+gel
	pron	<1e*r*2Jel>
	pos	n.
	def	a colloid that has a continuous solid phase containing dispersed gas.
aerogramme	alt
	head	aerogram
	or	aerogram
	syl	aer:o+gramme
	pron	<1e*r*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
aerogram	1.
	or	aerogramme
	syl	aer:o+gram
	pron	<1e*r*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {air letter}. an air-mail letter written on a single sheet of lightweight paper that folds and is sealed to form an envelope.
aerogram	2.
	or	aerogramme
	syl	aer:o+gram
	pron	<1e*r*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiotelegram}.
aerography	0.
	syl	aer+og+ra+phy
	pron	<e*1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the description of the character of the atmosphere.
aerolite	0.
	syl	aer:o+lite
	pron	<1e*r*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stony meteorite consisting of silicate minerals.
aerology	0.
	syl	aer+ol+o:gy
	pron	<e*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the atmosphere, including its upper layers.
aerologic	sub
	head	aerology
	or	aerological
	syl	aer:o+lo+gic
	pron	<2e*r*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
aerological	sub
	head	aerology
	or	aerologic
	syl	aer:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
aerologist	sub
	head	aerology
	syl	aer+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
aeromechanic	1.
	syl	aer:o+me:chan+ic
	pron	<2e*r*umi1k@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft mechanic.
aeromechanic	2.
	syl	aer:o+me:chan+ic
	pron	<2e*r*umi1k@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to aeromechanics.
aeromechanics	0.
	syl	aer:o+me:chan+ics
	pron	<2e*r*umi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the mechanics of gases, esp. air.
aeromechanical	sub
	head	aeromechanics
	syl	aer:o+me:1chan:i+cal
	pos	adj.
aerometeorograph	0.
	syl	aer:o+me:te+or:o+graph
	pron	<2e*r*u1mEti*r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an aircraft instrument that records temperature, humidity, and atmospheric pressure.
aerometer	0.
	syl	aer+om+e:ter
	pron	<e*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for determining the mass or density of a gas, esp. air.
aerometric	sub
	head	aerometer
	syl	aer:o+met+ric
	pron	<2e*r*?!1metrik>
	pos	adj.
aerometry	0.
	syl	aer+om+e:try
	pron	<e*1romitri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pneumatics}.
aeron	1.
	syl	aeron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	aeronautics.
aeron	2.
	syl	aeron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	aeronautical.
aeronaut	0.
	syl	aer:o+naut
	pron	<1e*r*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who flies in a lighter-than-air craft, esp. the pilot or navigator.
aeronautical	0.
	syl	aer:o+nau+ti+cal
	pron	<2e*r*1nc:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to aeronauts or aeronautics.
aeronautically	sub
	head	aeronautical
	syl	aer:o+1nau+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aeronautical engineering	0.
	syl	aer:o+nau+ti+cal en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of engineering concerned with the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft.
aeronautical engineer	sub
	head	aeronautical engineering
	syl	aer:o+nau+ti+cal en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
aeronautics	0.
	syl	aer:o+naut+ics
	pron	<2e*r*1nc:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study or practice of all aspects of flight through the air.
aeroneurosis	0.
	syl	aer:o+neu+ro+sis
	pron	<2e*r*unju1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a functional disorder of aeroplane pilots characterized by anxiety and various psychosomatic disturbances, caused by insufficient oxygen at high altitudes and the emotional tension of flying.
aeropause	0.
	syl	aer:o+pause
	pron	<1e*r*2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of the upper atmosphere above which aircraft cannot fly.
aerophagia	0.
	syl	aer:o+pha+gi:a
	pron	<2e*r*1fAJi*>, <-J*>
	pos	n.
	def	spasmodic swallowing of air, sometimes occurring in hysteria.
aerophobia	0.
	syl	aer:o+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2e*r*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal fear of draughts of air.
aerophobic	sub
	head	aerophobia
	syl	aer:o+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
aerophyte	0.
	syl	aer:o+phyte
	pron	<1e*r*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {epiphyte}.
aeroplane	ety	C19: from French a*'eroplane, from #7aero -#7+ Greek -planos wandering, related to #7planet 
airplane	alt
	head	aeroplane
	or	aeroplane
	syl	air+plane
	pron	<1e*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aeroplane	0.
	or	airplane
	syl	aer:o+plane
	pron	<1e*r*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a heavier-than-air powered flying vehicle with fixed wings.
fabric	alt
	head	aeroplane cloth
	or	aeroplane cloth
	syl	fab+ric
	pos	n.
aeroplane cloth	1.
	or	fabric
	syl	aer:o+plane cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fabric made from cotton, linen, and nylon yarns, used for some light aircraft fuselages and wings.
aeroplane cloth	2.
	or	fabric
	syl	aer:o+plane cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a similar lightweight fabric used for clothing.
aeroplane cloth	xref
	or	fabric
	syl	aer:o+plane cloth
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {aircraft fabric}.
aeroplane spin	0.
	syl	aer:o+plane spin
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling attack in which a wrestler lifts his opponent onto his shoulders and spins around, leaving the opponent dizzy.
aerosol	ety	C20: from #7aero -#7+sol (#7ution) 
aerosol	1.
	syl	aer:o+sol
	pron	<1e*r*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colloidal dispersion of solid or liquid particles in a gas; smoke or fog.
aerosol	2.
	syl	aer:o+sol
	pron	<1e*r*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as a paint, polish, or insecticide, dispensed from a small metal container by a propellant under pressure.
aerosol	3.
	syl	aer:o+sol
	pron	<1e*r*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {air spray}. such a substance together with its container.
aerospace	1.
	syl	aer:o+space
	pron	<1e*r*2spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmosphere and space beyond.
aerospace	2.
	syl	aer:o+space
	pron	<1e*r*2spAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to rockets, missiles, space vehicles, etc., that fly or operate in aerospace.
	exam	1	the aerospace industry.
aerosphere	0.
	syl	aer:o+sphere
	pron	<1e*r*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire atmosphere surrounding the earth.
aerostat	ety	C18: from French a*'erostat, from #7aero -#7+ Greek -statos standing
aerostat	0.
	syl	aer:o+stat
	pron	<1e*r*2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a lighter-than-air craft, such as a balloon.
aerostatic	sub
	head	aerostat
	or	aerostatical
	syl	aer:o+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
aerostatical	sub
	head	aerostat
	or	aerostatic
	syl	aer:o+1stat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
aerostatics	1.
	syl	aer:o+stat+ics
	pron	<2e*r*1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of gases in equilibrium and bodies held in equilibrium in gases. Compare {aerodynamics}.
aerostatics	2.
	syl	aer:o+stat+ics
	pron	<2e*r*1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of lighter-than-air craft, such as balloons.
aerostation	0.
	syl	aer:o+sta+tion
	pron	<1e*r*2stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of operating lighter-than-air craft.
aerothermodynamics	0.
	syl	aer:o+ther+mo+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2e*r*u2TR:m*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the exchange of heat be?!tween solids and gases, esp. of the heating effect on aircraft flying through the air at very high speeds.
aerothermodynamic	sub
	head	aerothermodynamics
	syl	aer:o+2ther+mo+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
aerugo	ety	C18: from Latin, from aes copper, bronze
aerugo	0.
	syl	ae:ru+go
	pron	<i1ru:g*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of old bronze
	def	another name for {verdigris}.
aeruginous	sub
	head	aerugo
	syl	ae:ru+gin+ous
	pron	<i1ru:Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
aery	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek a*_erios, from a*_er #7air 
aery	H1.1.
	syl	aer:y
	pron	<1e*ri>, <1A*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a variant spelling of {airy}.
aery	H1.2.
	syl	aer:y
	pron	<1e*ri>, <1A*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	lofty, insubstantial, or visionary.
aeries	infl
	head	aery
	syl	aer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aery	H2.0.
	syl	aer:y
	pron	<1e*ri>, <1i*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {eyrie}.
Aeschines	0.
	syl	Aes:chi:nes
	pron	<1Esk*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??389-??314 #7b.c., Athenian orator; the main political opponent of Demosthenes.
Aeschylus	0.
	syl	Aes:chy:lus
	pron	<1Esk*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??525-??456 #7b.c., Greek dramatist, regarded as the father of Greek tragedy. Seven of his plays are extant, including and the trilogy of the
Aesculapian	0.
	syl	Aes+cu+la+pi:an
	pron	<2Eskju1lApi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Aesculapius or to the art of medicine.
Aesculapius	0.
	syl	Aes:cu:la:pi:us
	pron	<2Eskju1lApi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of medicine or healing. Greek counterpart: {Asclepius}.
Aesir	ety	Old Norse, literally: gods
Aesir	0.
	syl	Ae:sir
	pron	<1Asi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief gods of Norse mythology dwelling in Asgard.
Aesop	0.
	syl	Ae:sop
	pron	<1Esop>
	pos	n.
	def	??620-564 #7b.c. Greek author of fables in which animals are given human characters and used to satirize human failings.
Aesopian	sub
	head	Aesop
	or	Aesopic
	syl	Ae:1sop+i:an
	pos	adj.
Aesopic	sub
	head	Aesop
	or	Aesopian
	syl	Ae:1sop+ic
	pos	adj.
aesthesia	ety	C20: back formation from #7anaesthesia 
aesthesia	alt
	or	aesthesia
	syl	aes+the+si:a
	pron	<Es1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aesthesia	0.
	or	aesthesia
	syl	aes+the+si:a
	pron	<Es1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal ability to experience sensation, perception, or sensitivity.
aesthete	ety	C19: back formation from #7aesthetics 
aesthete	alt
	or	aesthete
	syl	aes+thete
	pron	<1EsTEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aesthete	0.
	or	aesthete
	syl	aes+thete
	pron	<1EsTEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has or who affects a highly developed appreciation of beauty, esp. in poetry and the visual arts.
aesthetical	infl
	head	aesthetic
	or	aesthetic
	syl	aes+thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
aesthetic	infl
	or	aesthetical
	syl	aes+thet+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aesthetical	infl
	head	aesthetic
	syl	aes+thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aesthetic	1.
	syl	aes+thet+ic
	pron	<Es1Tetik>, <is->
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with aesthetics or its principles.
aesthetic	2.a.
	syl	aes+thet+ic
	pron	<Es1Tetik>, <is->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to pure beauty rather than to other considerations.
aesthetic	2.b.
	syl	aes+thet+ic
	pron	<Es1Tetik>, <is->
	pos	adj.
	def	artistic or relating to good taste.
	exam	1	an aesthetic consideration.
aesthetically	sub
	head	aesthetic
	or	aesthetically
	syl	aes+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aesthetically	sub
	head	aesthetic
	or	aesthetically
	syl	aes+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aesthetician	alt
	or	aesthetician
	syl	aes+the+ti+cian
	pron	<2EsTi1tiS*n>, <2es->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aesthetician	0.
	or	aesthetician
	syl	aes+the+ti+cian
	pron	<2EsTi1tiS*n>, <2es->
	pos	n.
	def	a student of aesthetics.
aestheticism	alt
	or	aestheticism
	syl	aes+thet:i+cism
	pron	<Es1Teti?!2siz*m>, <is->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aestheticism	1.
	or	aestheticism
	syl	aes+thet:i+cism
	pron	<Es1Teti?!2siz*m>, <is->
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that aesthetic principles are of supreme importance and that works of art should be judged accordingly.
aestheticism	2.
	or	aestheticism
	syl	aes+thet:i+cism
	pron	<Es1Teti?!2siz*m>, <is->
	pos	n.
	def	sensitivity to beauty, esp. in art, music, literature, etc.
aesthetics	alt
	or	aesthetics
	syl	aes+thet+ics
	pron	<Es1Tetiks>, <is->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
aesthetics	1.
	or	aesthetics
	syl	aes+thet+ics
	pron	<Es1Tetiks>, <is->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of philosophy concerned with the study of such concepts as beauty, taste, etc.
aesthetics	2.
	or	aesthetics
	syl	aes+thet+ics
	pron	<Es1Tetiks>, <is->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the rules and principles of art.
aestival	ety	C14: from French, from Late Latin aest*_iv*_alis, from Latin aest*_as summer
aestival	alt
	or	aestival
	syl	aes+ti+val
	pron	<E1stIvL>, <1esti->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
aestival	0.
	or	aestival
	syl	aes+ti+val
	pron	<E1stIvL>, <1esti->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or occurring in summer.
aestivate	ety	C17: from Latin aest*_iv*_atus, from aest*_iv*_are to stay during the summer, from aest*_as summer
aestivate	alt
	or	aestivate
	syl	aes+ti+vate
	pron	<1Esti2vAt>, <1es->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
aestivate	1.
	or	aestivate
	syl	aes+ti+vate
	pron	<1Esti2vAt>, <1es->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass the summer.
aestivate	2.
	or	aestivate
	syl	aes+ti+vate
	pron	<1Esti2vAt>, <1es->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of animals such as the lungfish
	def	to pass the summer or dry season in a dormant condition. Compare {hibernate}.
aestivator	sub
	head	aestivate
	or	aestivator
	syl	aes+ti+2va+tor
	pos	n.
aestivator	sub
	head	aestivate
	or	aestivator
	syl	aes+ti+2va+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aestivation	alt
	or	aestivation
	syl	aes+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2Esti1vAS*n>, <2es->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aestivation	1.
	or	aestivation
	syl	aes+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2Esti1vAS*n>, <2es->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of aestivating.
aestivation	2.
	or	aestivation
	syl	aes+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2Esti1vAS*n>, <2es->
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the parts of a flower bud, esp. the sepals and petals.
aet	ety	Latin: at the age of
aetat	alt
	head	aet
	or	aet
	syl	aetat.
aet	0.
	or	aetat
	syl	aet.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	aetatis.
aether	0.
	syl	ae:ther
	pron	<1ET*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ether} (senses 3-5).
aethereal	0.
	syl	ae:the+re:al
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {ethereal} (senses 1, 2, 3).}
aethereality	sub
	head	aethereal
	syl	ae:the+re:al+i:ty
	pron	<i2Ti*ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
aethereally	sub
	head	aethereal
	syl	ae:1the+re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
aetiology	ety	C16: from Late Latin aetiologia, from Greek aitiologia, from aitia cause
aetiology	alt
	or	aetiology
	syl	ae:ti+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Eti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aetiologies	infl
	head	aetiology
	syl	ae:ti+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aetiology	1.
	or	aetiology
	syl	ae:ti+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Eti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophy or study of causation.
aetiology	2.
	or	aetiology
	syl	ae:ti+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Eti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the causes of diseases.
aetiology	3.
	or	aetiology
	syl	ae:ti+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Eti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the cause of a disease.
aetiological	sub
	head	aetiology
	or	aetiological
	syl	ae:ti:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Eti*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
aetiological	sub
	head	aetiology
	or	aetiological
	syl	ae:ti:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Eti*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
aetiologically	sub
	head	aetiology
	or	aetiologically
	syl	ae:ti:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aetiologically	sub
	head	aetiology
	or	aetiologically
	syl	ae:ti:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
aetiologist	sub
	head	aetiology
	or	aetiologist
	syl	ae:ti+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
aetiologist	sub
	head	aetiology
	or	aetiologist
	syl	ae:ti+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Aetna	0.
	syl	Aet+na
	pron	<1etn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for Mount {Etna}.
Aetolia	0.
	syl	Ae:to+li:a
	pron	<E1t*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region forming a department of W central Greece, north of the Gulf of Patras: a powerful federal state in the 3rd century #7b.c. Chief city: Missolonghi. Pop. (with Acarnania): 228719 (1971). Area: 5390 sq. km. (2081 sq. miles).
AEU	0.
	syl	A.E.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Amalgamated Engineering Union.
Af	0.
	syl	Af.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Africa(n).
af	0.
	syl	a.f.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	audio frequency.
AF	0.
	syl	A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Anglo-French.
AF	0.
	syl	A/F
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in auction catalogues, etc.
	def	as found.
AFAM	0.
	syl	A.F.A.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ancient Free and Accepted Masons.
afar	ety	C14 a fer, altered from earlier on fer and of fer; see #7a -%2#7, far 
afar	1.
	syl	a:far
	pron	<*1fa:>
	pos	adv.
	def	at, from, or to a great distance.
afar	2.
	syl	a:far
	pron	<*1fa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a great distance (esp. in the phrase {from afar) }.
Territory of the	infl
	head	Afars and the Issas
	syl	Territory of the.
	pos	n.
Afars and the Issas	0.
	syl	A:fars and the Is+sas
	pron	<1a:fa:z>, <1Esa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a former French territory in E Africa (1946-77), now the independent republic of Djibouti. Former name (until 1967): {French Somaliland}.
AFB	0.
	syl	AFB
	usage	abbrev. for U.S.
	def	Air Force Base.
AFC	1.
	syl	A.F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Air Force Cross.
AFC	2.
	syl	A.F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Association Football Club.
AFC	3.
	syl	A.F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	automatic flight control.
AFC	4.
	syl	A.F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	automatic frequency control.
afeard	ety	Old English *_af*_@ared, from af*_@aran to frighten, from f*_@aran to #7fear 
afeared	alt
	head	afeard
	or	afeard
	syl	a:feared
	pron	<*1fi*d>
	pos	adj.
afeard	0.
	or	afeared
	syl	a:feard
	pron	<*1fi*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {afraid}.
afebrile	0.
	syl	a:fe:brile
	pron	<@1fEbrIl>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	without fever.
affable	ety	C16: from Latin aff*_abilis easy to talk to, from aff*_ar*_i to talk to, from ad- to+ f*_ari to speak; compare #7fable, fate 
affable	1.
	syl	af+fa:ble
	pron	<1@f*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing warmth and friendliness; kindly; mild; benign.
affable	2.
	syl	af+fa:ble
	pron	<1@f*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to converse with; approachable; amicable.
affability	sub
	head	affable
	syl	af+fa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
affair	ety	C13: from Old French, from *`a faire to do
affair	1.
	syl	af+fair
	pron	<*1fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing to be done or attended to; matter; business.
	exam	1	this affair must be cleared up.
affair	2.
	syl	af+fair
	pron	<*1fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or happening.
	exam	1	a strange affair.
affair	3.
	syl	af+fair
	pron	<*1fe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	descriptive phrase
	def	something previously specified, esp. a man-made object; thing.
	exam	1	our house is a tumbledown affair.
affair	4.
	syl	af+fair
	pron	<*1fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual relationship between two people who are not married to each other.
affaire	0.
	syl	af+faire
	pron	French. <a1fe:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a love affair.
affaires d'honneur	infl
	head	affaire d'honneur
	syl	af+faires d'hon+neur
	pron	<afer> <dc1n@o:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
affaire d'honneur	0.
	syl	af+faire d'hon+neur
	pron	French. <afer> <dc1n@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a duel.
affairs	1.
	syl	af+fairs
	pron	<*1fe*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	personal or business interests.
	exam	1	his affairs were in disorder.
affairs	2.
	syl	af+fairs
	pron	<*1fe*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	matters of public interest.
	exam	1	current affairs.
affect	ety	C17: from Latin affectus, past participle of afficere to act upon, from ad- to+ facere to do
affect	H1.1.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act upon or influence, esp. in an adverse way.
	exam	1	damp affected the sparking plugs.
affect	H1.2.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move or disturb emotionally or mentally.
	exam	1	her death affected him greatly.
affect	H1.3.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of pain, disease, etc.
	def	to attack.
affect	H1.4.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<1@fekt>, <*1fekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the emotion associated with an idea or set of ideas. See also {affection}.
affect	ety	C15: from Latin affect*_are to strive after, pretend to have; related to afficere to #7affect %1
affect	H2.1.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put on an appearance or show of; make a pretence of.
	exam	1	to affect ignorance.
affect	H2.2.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to imitate or assume, esp. pretentiously.
	exam	1	to affect an accent.
affect	H2.3.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have or use by preference.
	exam	1	she always affects funereal clothing.
affect	H2.4.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adopt the character, manner, etc., of.
	exam	1	he was always affecting the politician.
affect	H2.5.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of plants or animals
	def	to live or grow in.
	exam	1	penguins affect an arctic climate.
affect	H2.6.
	syl	af+fect
	pron	<*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to incline naturally or habitually towards.
	exam	1	falling drops of liquid affect roundness.
affectation	ety	C16: from Latin affect*_ati*_on- an aiming at, striving after, from affect*_are; see #7affect %2
affectation	1.
	syl	af+fec+ta+tion
	pron	<2@fek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumed manner of speech, dress, or behaviour, esp. one that is intended to impress others.
affectation	2.
	syl	af+fec+ta+tion
	pron	<2@fek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	deliberate pretence or false display.
	exam	1	affectation of nobility.
affected	ety	C17: from #7af?!fect %1#7+ -#7ed %2
affected	H1.1.
	syl	af+fect+ed
	pron	<*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	deeply moved, esp. by sorrow or grief.
	exam	1	he was greatly affected by her departure.
affected	H1.2.
	syl	af+fect+ed
	pron	<*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	changed, esp. detrimentally.
affected	ety	C16: from #7affect %2#7+ -#7ed %2
affected	H2.1.
	syl	af+fect+ed
	pron	<*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	behaving, speaking, etc., in an artificial or assumed way, esp. in order to impress others.
affected	H2.2.
	syl	af+fect+ed
	pron	<*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	feigned.
	exam	1	affected indifference.
affected	H2.3.
	syl	af+fect+ed
	pron	<*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	inclined; disposed.
affectedly	sub
	head	affected
	syl	af+1fect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
affectedness	sub
	head	affected
	syl	af+1fect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
affecting	0.
	syl	af+fect+ing
	pron	<*1fektiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	evoking feelings of pity, sympathy, or pathos; moving.
affectingly	sub
	head	affecting
	syl	af+1fect+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
affection	ety	C13: from Latin affecti*_on- disposition, from afficere to #7affect %1
affection	1.
	syl	af+fec+tion
	pron	<*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of fondness or tenderness for a person or thing; attachment.
affection	2.
	syl	af+fec+tion
	pron	<*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	emotion, feeling, or sentiment.
	exam	1	to play on a person's affections.
affection	3.
	syl	af+fec+tion
	pron	<*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any disease or pathological condition.
affection	4.
	syl	af+fec+tion
	pron	<*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any form of mental functioning that involves emotion. See also {affect} %1.
affection	5.
	syl	af+fec+tion
	pron	<*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of affecting or the state of being affected.
affection	6.
	syl	af+fec+tion
	pron	<*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	inclination or disposition.
affectional	sub
	head	affection
	syl	af+1fec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
affectionally	sub
	head	affection
	syl	af+1fec+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
affectionate	0.
	syl	af+fec+tion+ate
	pron	<*1fekS*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or displaying tender feelings, affection, or warmth.
	exam	1	an affectionate mother;
	exam	2	an affectionate letter.
affectionately	sub
	head	affectionate
	syl	af+1fec+tion+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
affective	1.
	syl	af+fec+tive
	pron	<*1fektiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	relating to affects.
affective	2.
	syl	af+fec+tive
	pron	<*1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or arousing the emotions or affection.
affectivity	sub
	head	affective
	or	affectiveness
	syl	af+fec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2@fek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
affectiveness	sub
	head	affective
	or	affectivity
	syl	af+1fec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
affenpinscher	ety	German, literally: monkey-terrier, so called because its face resembles a monkey's
affenpinscher	0.
	syl	af+fen+pin+scher
	pron	<1@f*n2pinS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wire-haired breed of dog of European origin, having tufts of hair on the muzzle.
afferent	ety	C19: from Latin afferre to carry to, from ad- to+ ferre to carry
afferent	0.
	syl	af+fer+ent
	pron	<1@f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bringing or directing inwards to a part or an organ of the body, esp. towards the brain or spinal cord. Compare {efferent}.
affettuoso	ety	C18: from Italian
affettuoso	0.
	syl	af+fet+tu:o+so
	pron	<@2feCu:1*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	with feeling.
affiance	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin aff*_id*_are to trust (oneself) to, from f*_id*_are to trust, from f*_idus faithful
affiance	1.
	syl	af+fi+ance
	pron	<*1fI*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind (a person or oneself) in a promise of marriage; betroth.
affiance	2.
	syl	af+fi+ance
	pron	<*1fI*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a solemn pledge, esp. a marriage contract.
affiant	ety	C19: Old French, from affier to trust to, from Medieval Latin aff*_id*_are; see #7affiance 
affiant	0.
	syl	af+fi+ant
	pron	<*1fI*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. law.
	def	a person who makes an affidavit.
affiche	ety	C18: from afficher to post
affiche	0.
	syl	af+fiche
	pron	French. <a1fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a poster or advertisement, esp. one drawn by an artist, as for the opening of an exhibition.
affidavit	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, literally: he declares on oath, from aff*_idare to trust (oneself) to; see #7affiance 
affidavit	0.
	syl	af+fi+da+vit
	pron	<2@fi1dAvit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a declaration in writing made upon oath before a person authorized to administer oaths.
affiliate	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin aff*_ili*_atus adopted as a son, from aff*_il*_iare, from Latin filius son
affiliate	1.
	syl	af+fil:i+ate
	pron	<*1fili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to or with
	def	to receive into close connection or association (with a larger body, group, organization, etc.); adopt as a member, branch, etc.
affiliate	2.
	syl	af+fil:i+ate
	pron	<*1fili2At>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to associate (oneself) or be associated, esp. as a subordinate or subsidiary; bring or come into close connection.
	exam	1	he affiliated himself with the Union.
affiliate	3.a.
	syl	af+fil:i+ate
	pron	<*1filiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or organization that is affiliated with another.
affiliate	3.b.
	syl	af+fil:i+ate
	pron	<*1filiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an affiliate member.
affiliation	sub
	head	affiliate
	syl	af+2fil:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
affiliation order	0.
	syl	af+fil:i:a+tion or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an order made by a magistrates' court that a man adjudged to be the father of an illegitimate child shall contribute a specified periodic sum towards the child's maintenance.
affiliation proceedings	0.
	syl	af+fil:i:a+tion pro+ceed+ings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	legal proceedings, usu?!ally initiated by an unwed mother, claiming legal recognition that a particular man is the father of her child, often associated with a claim for financial support.
affine	ety	C16: via French from Latin aff*_inis bordering on, related
affine	0.
	syl	af+fine
	pron	<1@fIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, characterizing, or involving a transformation that has a combination of single transformations, such as translation, rotation, and reflection in an axis.
affined	0.
	syl	af+fined
	pron	<*1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely related; connected.
affinity	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin aff*_init*_at- connected by marriage, from aff*_inis bordering on, related
affinities	infl
	head	affinity
	syl	af+fin+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
affinity	1.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural liking, taste, or inclination for a person or thing.
affinity	2.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or thing so liked.
affinity	3.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a close similarity in appearance or quality; inherent likeness.
affinity	4.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	relationship by marriage or by ties other than of blood, as by adoption. Compare {consanguinity}.
affinity	5.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	similarity in structure, form, etc., between different animals, plants, or languages.
affinity	6.a.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the force holding atoms together in a molecule; chemical attraction.
affinity	6.b.
	syl	af+fin+i:ty
	pron	<*1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the tendency of a chemical reaction to take place expressed in terms of the free energy change. Symbol.
	exam	1	A
affinitive	sub
	head	affinity
	syl	af+1fin:i+tive
	pos	adj.
affirm	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin affirm*_are to present (something) as firm or fixed, assert, from ad- to+ firm*_are to make #7firm 
affirm	1.
	syl	af+firm
	pron	<*1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to declare to be true; assert positively.
affirm	2.
	syl	af+firm
	pron	<*1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to uphold, confirm, or ratify.
affirm	3.
	syl	af+firm
	pron	<*1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make an affirmation.
affirmer	sub
	head	affirm
	or	affirmant
	syl	af+1firm+er
	pos	n.
affirmant	sub
	head	affirm
	or	affirmer
	syl	af+1firm+ant
	pos	n.
affirmation	1.
	syl	af+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2@f*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed.
affirmation	2.
	syl	af+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2@f*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion.
affirmation	3.
	syl	af+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2@f*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath.
affirmative	1.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	confirming or asserting something as true or valid.
	exam	1	an affirmative statement.
affirmative	2.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating agreement or assent.
	exam	1	an affirmative answer.
affirmative	3.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	affirming the truth of the predicate, as in the propositions Compare {{negative} (sense 12).}
affirmative	4.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive assertion.
affirmative	5.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase stating agreement or assent, such as (esp. in the phrase {answer in the affirmative) }.
affirmative	6.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition that affirms the truth of the predicate.
the affirmative	7.
	head	affirmative
	syl	the affirmative.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the side in a debate that supports the proposition.
affirmative	8.
	syl	af+firm:a+tive
	pron	<*1fR:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sentence substitute. Military, etc.
	def	a signal codeword used to express assent or confirmation.
affirmatively	sub
	head	affirmative
	syl	af+1firm:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
affix	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin affix*_are, from ad- to+ fix*_are to #7fix  &- af+fix@.a+tion (@!@af$Ik#!se$I#s$$n) or
affix	1.
	syl	af+fix
	pron	<*1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or on
	def	to attach, fasten, join, or stick.
	exam	1	to affix a poster to the wall.
affix	2.
	syl	af+fix
	pron	<*1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or on
	def	to add or append.
	exam	1	to affix a signature to a document.
affix	3.
	syl	af+fix
	pron	<*1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or on
	def	to attach or attribute (guilt, blame, etc.).
affix	4.
	syl	af+fix
	pron	<1@fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or on
	def	a linguistic element added to a word or root to produce a derived or inflected form.
	exam	1	-ment
affix	5.
	syl	af+fix
	pron	<1@fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or on
	def	something fastened or attached; appendage.
affixture	sub
	head	affix
	syl	af+fix+ture
	pron	<*1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
afflatus	ety	C17: Latin, from affl*_atus, from affl*_are to breathe or blow on, from fl*_are to blow
afflatus	0.
	syl	af+fla+tus
	pron	<*1flAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an impulse of creative power or inspiration, esp. in poetry, considered to be of divine origin (esp. in the phrase {divine afflatus) }.
afflict	ety	C14: from Latin afflictus, past participle of affl*_igere to knock against, from fl*_igere to knock, to strike
afflict	0.
	syl	af+flict
	pron	<*1flikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause suffering or unhappiness to; distress greatly.
afflictive	sub
	head	afflict
	syl	af+1flic+tive
	pos	adj.
affliction	1.
	syl	af+flic+tion
	pron	<*1flikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of great distress, pain, or suffering.
affliction	2.
	syl	af+flic+tion
	pron	<*1flikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something responsible for physical or mental suffering, such as a disease, grief, etc.
affluence	1.
	syl	af+flu+ence
	pron	<1@flu*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an abundant supply of money, goods, or property; wealth.
affluence	2.
	syl	af+flu+ence
	pron	<1@flu*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	abundance or profusion.
affluent	ety	C15: from Latin affluent-, present participle of affluere to flow towards, from fluere to flow
affluent	1.
	syl	af+flu+ent
	pron	<1@flu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rich; wealthy.
affluent	2.
	syl	af+flu+ent
	pron	<1@flu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant; copious.
affluent	3.
	syl	af+flu+ent
	pron	<1@flu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing freely. {~}
affluent	4.
	syl	af+flu+ent
	pron	<1@flu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a tributary stream.
afflux	ety	C17: from Latin affluxus, from fluxus #7flux 
afflux	0.
	syl	af+flux
	pron	<1@fl^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a flowing towards a point.
	exam	1	an afflux of blood to the head.
afford	ety	Old English geforthian to further, promote, from forth #7forth ; the Old English prefix ge- was later reduced to a-, and the modern spelling (C16) is influenced by words beginning aff -
afford	1.
	syl	af+ford
	pron	<*1fc:d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	preceded by can, could, etc.
	def	to be able to do or spare something, esp. without incurring financial difficulties or without risk of undesirable consequences.
	exam	1	we can afford to buy a small house;
	exam	2	I can afford to give you one of my chess sets;
	exam	3	we can't afford to miss this play.
afford	2.
	syl	af+ford
	pron	<*1fc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give, yield, or supply.
	exam	1	the meeting afforded much useful information.
afforest	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin afforest*_are, from forestis #7forest 
afforest	0.
	syl	af+for+est
	pron	<*1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plant trees on; convert into forested land.
afforestation	sub
	head	afforest
	syl	af+2for+est:1a+tion
	pos	n.
affranchise	ety	C15: from Old French afranchiss-, a stem of afranchir, from franchir to free; see #7frank %1
affranchise	0.
	syl	af+fran+chise
	pron	<*1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from servitude or an obligation.
affranchisement	sub
	head	affranchise
	syl	af+1fran+chise+ment
	pos	n.
affray	ety	C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin exfrid*_are (unattested) to break the peace; compare German Friede peace
affray	1.
	syl	af+fray
	pron	<*1frA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a fight, noisy quarrel, or disturbance between two or more persons in a public place.
affray	2.
	syl	af+fray
	pron	<*1frA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to frighten.
affreightment	ety	C19: from French affr*'eter to charter a ship, from fret #7freight 
affreightment	0.
	syl	af+freight+ment
	pron	<*1frAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a contract hiring a ship to carry goods.
affricate	ety	C19: from Latin affric*_are to rub against, from fric*_are to rub; compare #7friction 
affricate	0.
	syl	af+fri+cate
	pron	<1@fri2kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a composite speech sound consisting of a stop and a fricative articulated at the same point, such as the sound written as in
affricative	1.
	syl	af+fric:a+tive
	pron	<*1frik*tiv>, <1@fr*2kA->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {affricate}.
affricative	2.
	syl	af+fric:a+tive
	pron	<*1frik*tiv>, <1@fr*2kA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting an affricate.
affright	ety	Old English *_afyrhtan, from a-, a prefix indicating the beginning or end of an action+ fyrhtan to #7fright 
affright	1.
	syl	af+fright
	pron	<*1frIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to frighten.
affright	2.
	syl	af+fright
	pron	<*1frIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a sudden terror.
affront	ety	C14: from Old French afront?!er to strike in the face, from Vulgar Latin affront*_are (unattested), from the Latin phrase ad frontem to the face
affront	1.
	syl	af+front
	pron	<*1fr^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a deliberate insult.
affront	2.
	syl	af+front
	pron	<*1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insult, esp. openly.
affront	3.
	syl	af+front
	pron	<*1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offend the pride or dignity of.
affront	4.
	syl	af+front
	pron	<*1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to confront defiantly.
affusion	ety	C17: from Late Latin aff*_usi*_on- a pouring upon, from af?!fundere, from fundere to pour
affusion	0.
	syl	af+fu+sion
	pron	<*1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the baptizing of a person by pouring water onto his head. Compare {{aspersion} (sense 3),} {immersion}.
Afgh	alt
	head	Afg
	or	Afg
	syl	Afgh.
Afg	0.
	or	Afgh
	syl	Afg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Afghanistan.
afghan	1.
	syl	af+ghan
	pron	<1@fg@n>, <-g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a knitted or crocheted wool blanket or shawl, esp. one with a geometric pattern.
afghan	2.
	syl	af+ghan
	pron	<1@fg@n>, <-g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheepskin coat, often embroidered and having long fur trimming around the edges.
Afghani	alt
	head	Afghan
	or	Afghan
	syl	Af+ghan:i
	pron	<@f1g@ni>, <-1ga:->
	pos	n.
Afghan	1.
	or	Afghani
	syl	Af+ghan
	pron	<1@fg@n>, <-g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Afghanistan.
Afghan	2.
	or	Afghani
	syl	Af+ghan
	pron	<1@fg@n>, <-g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Pashto} (the language).
Afghan	3.
	or	Afghani
	syl	Af+ghan
	pron	<1@fg@n>, <-g*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to Afghanistan, its people, or their language.
Afghan hound	0.
	syl	Af+ghan hound
	pos	n.
	def	a tall graceful breed of hound with a long silky coat.
afghani	0.
	syl	af+ghan:i
	pron	<@f1ga:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Afghanistan, divided into 100 puls.
Afghanistan	0.
	syl	Af+ghan:i+stan
	pron	<@f1g@ni2sta:n>, <-2st@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Asia: became independent in 1919; generally arid and mountainous, with the Hindu Kush range rising over 7500 m (25000 ft.) and fertile valleys of the Amu Darya, Helmand, and Kabul Rivers. Languages: Pashto and Tadzhik. Religion: Muslim. Currency: afghani. Capital: Kabul. Pop.: 18796000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 657500 sq. km (250000 sq. miles).
aficionado	ety	Spanish, from aficionar to arouse affection, from aficion #7affection 
aficionados	infl
	head	aficionado
	syl	a:fi+cio+na+dos
	pron	<-d*uz>, Spanish <-Dos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aficionado	1.
	syl	a:fi+cio+na+do
	pron	<*2fiSj*1na:d*u>, Spanish <a2fiTjo1naDo>, Spanish <-Dos>
	pos	n.
	def	an ardent supporter or devotee.
	exam	1	a jazz aficionado.
aficionado	2.
	syl	a:fi+cio+na+do
	pron	<*2fiSj*1na:d*u>, Spanish <a2fiTjo1naDo>, Spanish <-Dos>
	pos	n.
	def	a devotee of bullfighting.
afield	1.
	syl	a:field
	pron	<*1fEld>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	away from one's usual surroundings or home (esp. in the phrase {far afield) }.
afield	2.
	syl	a:field
	pron	<*1fEld>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	off the subject; away from the point (esp. in the phrase {far afield) }.
afield	3.
	syl	a:field
	pron	<*1fEld>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or to the field, esp. the battlefield.
afire	1.
	syl	a:fire
	pron	<*1fI*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	on fire; ablaze.
afire	2.
	syl	a:fire
	pron	<*1fI*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	intensely interested or passionate.
	exam	1	he was afire with enthusiasm for the new plan.
aflame	1.
	syl	a:flame
	pron	<*1flAm>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in flames; ablaze.
aflame	2.
	syl	a:flame
	pron	<*1flAm>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	deeply aroused, as with passion.
	exam	1	he was aflame with desire.
aflame	3.
	syl	a:flame
	pron	<*1flAm>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive; of the face
	def	red or inflamed.
aflatoxin	ety	C20: from A (spergillus) fla (vus) + #7toxin 
aflatoxin	0.
	syl	af+la+tox+in
	pron	<2@fl*1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxin produced by the fungus growing on peanuts, maize, etc., thought to cause liver disease (esp. cancer) in man.
AFL-CIO	0.
	syl	AFL-CIO
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations; a federation of independ?!ent American trade unions formed by the union of these two groups in 1955.
afloat	1.
	syl	a:float
	pron	<*1fl*ut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	floating.
afloat	2.
	syl	a:float
	pron	<*1fl*ut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	aboard ship; at sea.
afloat	3.
	syl	a:float
	pron	<*1fl*ut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	covered with water; flooded.
afloat	4.
	syl	a:float
	pron	<*1fl*ut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	aimlessly drifting.
	exam	1	afloat in a sea of indecision.
afloat	5.
	syl	a:float
	pron	<*1fl*ut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	in circulation; afoot.
	exam	1	nasty rumours were afloat.
afloat	6.
	syl	a:float
	pron	<*1fl*ut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	free of debt; solvent.
aflutter	0.
	syl	a:flut+ter
	pron	<*1fl^t*>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	in or into a nervous or excited state.
AFM	0.
	syl	A.F.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Air Force Medal.
afoot	1.
	syl	a:foot
	pron	<*1fut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	in circulation or operation; astir.
	exam	1	mischief was afoot.
afoot	2.
	syl	a:foot
	pron	<*1fut>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	on or by foot.
afore	0.
	syl	a:fore
	pron	<*1fc:>
	pos	adv. prep. conj.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {before}.
aforementioned	0.
	syl	a:fore+men+tioned
	pron	<*1fc:2menS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; chiefly in legal documents
	def	stated or mentioned before or already.
aforesaid	0.
	syl	a:fore+said
	pron	<*1fc:2sed>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; chiefly in legal documents
	def	spoken of or referred to previously.
aforethought	0.
	syl	a:fore+thought
	pron	<*1fc:2Tc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	premeditated (esp. in the phrase {malice aforethought) }.
aforetime	0.
	syl	a:fore+time
	pron	<*1fc:2tIm>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	formerly.
a fortiori	ety	Latin
a fortiori	0.
	syl	a for+ti:o+ri
	pron	<A2fc:ti1c:rI>, <-ri>, <a:->
	pos	adv.
	def	for a stronger, more convincing, or more certain reason.
	exam	1	if Britain cannot afford a space programme, then, a fortiori, neither can India.
afoul	1.
	syl	a:foul
	pron	<*1faul>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by of
	def	in or into a state of difficulty, confusion, or conflict (with).
afoul	2.
	syl	a:foul
	pron	<*1faul>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of
	def	in or into an entanglement or collision (with) (often in the phrase {run afoul of) }.
	exam	1	a yacht with its sails afoul;
	exam	2	the boat ran afoul of a steamer.
Afr	0.
	syl	Afr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Africa(n).
afraid	ety	C14 affraied, past participle of #7affray (to frighten)
afraid	1.
	syl	a:fraid
	pron	<*1frAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of
	def	feeling fear or apprehension; frightened.
	exam	1	he was afraid of cats.
afraid	2.
	syl	a:fraid
	pron	<*1frAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	reluctant (to do something), as through fear or timidity.
	exam	1	he was afraid to let himself go.
afraid	3.
	syl	a:fraid
	pron	<*1frAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by that; used to lessen the effect of an unpleasant statement
	def	regretful.
	exam	1	I'm afraid that I shall have to tell you to go.
afreet	ety	C19: from Arabic `ifr*_it 
afrit	alt
	head	afreet
	or	afreet
	syl	af+rit
	pron	<1@frEt>, <*1frEt>
	pos	n.
afreet	0.
	or	afrit
	syl	af+reet
	pron	<1@frEt>, <*1frEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arabian myth.
	def	a powerful evil demon or giant monster.
afresh	0.
	syl	a:fresh
	pron	<*1freS>
	pos	adv.
	def	once more; once again; anew.
Africa	0.
	syl	Af+ri+ca
	pron	<1@frik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest of the continents, on the Mediterranean in the north, the Atlantic in the west, and the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Indian Ocean in the east. The Sahara Desert divides the continent unequally into North Africa (an early centre of civilization, in close contact with Europe and W Asia, now inhabited chiefly by Arabs) and Africa south of the Sahara (relatively isolated from the rest of the world until the 19th century and inhabited chiefly by Negro peoples). It was colonized mainly in the 18th and 19th centuries by Europeans and now comprises chiefly independent nations. The largest lake is Lake Victoria and the chief rivers are the Nile, Niger, Congo, and Zambezi. Pop.: 346015000 (1969 est.). Area: about 30300000 sq. km (11700000 sq. miles).
African	1.
	syl	Af+ri+can
	pron	<1@frik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to Africa or any of its peoples, languages, nations, etc.
African	2.
	syl	Af+ri+can
	pron	<1@frik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of any of the countries of Africa.
African	3.
	syl	Af+ri+can
	pron	<1@frik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or descendant of any of the peoples of Africa, esp. a Negro.
Africanism	0.
	syl	Af+ri+can+ism
	pron	<1@frik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something characteristic of Africa or Africans, esp. a characteristic feature of an African language when introduced into a non-African language.
Africanist	0.
	syl	Af+ri+can+ist
	pron	<1@frik*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person specializing in the study of African affairs or culture.
Africanise	alt
	head	Africanize
	or	Africanize
	syl	Af+ri+can+ise
	pron	<1@frik*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Africanize	0.
	or	Africanise
	syl	Af+ri+can+ize
	pron	<1@frik*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make African, esp. to give control of (policy, government, etc.) to Africans.
Africanization	sub
	head	Africanize
	or	Africanisation
	syl	Af+ri+can:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Africanisation	sub
	head	Africanize
	or	Africanization
	syl	Af+ri+can:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
African lily	0.
	syl	Af+ri+can lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous plant, of southern Africa, having rounded clusters of blue or white funnel-shaped flowers.
African mahogany	1.
	syl	Af+ri+can ma+hog:a+ny
	pos	n.
	def	any of several African trees of the meliaceous genus esp. that have wood similar to that of true mahogany.
African mahogany	2.
	syl	Af+ri+can ma+hog:a+ny
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used for furniture, etc.
African mahogany	3.
	syl	Af+ri+can ma+hog:a+ny
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other African woods that resemble true mahogany.
African violet	0.
	syl	Af+ri+can vi:o+let
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical African plants of the genus esp. cultivated as house plants, with violet, white, or pink flowers and hairy leaves: family
Afrikaans	ety	C20: from Dutch: African
Afrikaans	0.
	syl	Af+ri+kaans
	pron	<2@fri1ka:ns>, <-1ka:nz>
	pos	n.
	def	an official language of all the Republic of South Africa, closely related to Dutch and Flemish. Also called: {South African Dutch, Taal}.
Afrikander	ety	C19: from South African Dutch, formed on the model of Hollander 
Africander	alt
	head	Afrikander
	or	Afrikander
	syl	Af+ri+can+der
	pron	<2afri1k@nd*>, <2@f->
	pos	n.
Afrikander	1.
	or	Africander
	syl	Af+ri+kan+der
	pron	<2afri1k@nd*>, <2@f->
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of humped-back beef cattle originally raised in southern Africa.
Afrikander	2.
	or	Africander
	syl	Af+ri+kan+der
	pron	<2afri1k@nd*>, <2@f->
	pos	n.
	def	a southern African breed of fat-tailed sheep.
Afrikander	3.
	or	Africander
	syl	Af+ri+kan+der
	pron	<2afri1k@nd*>, <2@f->
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for an {Afrikaner}.
Afrikaner	0.
	syl	Af+ri+ka+ner
	pron	<2afri1ka:n*>, <2@f->
	pos	n.
	def	a White native of the Republic of South Africa whose mother tongue is Afrikaans. See also {Boer}.
Afrikanerdom	0.
	syl	Af+ri+ka+ner+dom
	pron	<2afri1ka:n*d*m>, <2@f->
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	Afrikaner nationalism based on pride in the Afrikaans language and culture, conservative Calvinism, and a sense of heritage as pioneers.
Afrikanerise	alt
	head	Afrikanerize
	or	Afrikanerize
	syl	Af+ri+ka+ner+ise
	pron	<2afri1ka:n*2rIz>, <2@f->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Afrikanerize	0.
	or	Afrikanerise
	syl	Af+ri+ka+ner+ize
	pron	<2afri1ka:n*2rIz>, <2@f->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly S. African.
	def	to make (a person) Afrikaans in attitudes, language, etc.
Afrikanerization	sub
	head	Afrikanerize
	or	Afrikanerisation
	syl	Af+ri+ka+ner:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Afrikanerisation	sub
	head	Afrikanerize
	or	Afrikanerization
	syl	Af+ri+ka+ner:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
afrit	0.
	syl	af+rit
	pron	<1@frEt>, <*1frEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {afreet}.
Afro	ety	C20: independent use of A#7fro-
Afros	infl
	head	Afro
	syl	Af:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Afro	0.
	syl	Af:ro
	pron	<1@fr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hair style in which the hair is shaped into a wide frizzy bush, popular esp. among Negroes.
Afro-	0.
	syl	Af:ro-
	pron	<1@fr*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating Africa or African.
	exam	1	Afro-Asiatic.
Afro-American	1.
	syl	Af:ro-A:mer:i:can
	pos	n.
	def	an American Negro.
Afro-American	2.
	syl	Af:ro-A:mer:i:can
	pos	adj.
	def	de?!noting or relating to American Negroes, their history, or their culture.
Afro-Asian	0.
	syl	Af:ro-A:sian
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to both Africa and Asia, esp. as part of the Third World.
Afro-Asiatic	1.
	syl	Af:ro-A:si:at:ic
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Semito-Hamitic}. a family of languages of SW Asia and N Africa, consisting of the Semitic, ancient Egyptian, Berber, Cushitic, and Chadic subfamilies.
Afro-Asiatic	2.
	syl	Af:ro-A:si:at:ic
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to this family of languages.
Afro-chain	0.
	syl	Af:ro-chain
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	a large chain necklace with a central pendant: usually worn with a dashiki by men.
Afro-comb	0.
	syl	Af:ro-comb
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	a hand-shaped comb with long metal teeth used in tending an Afro.
Afro-Cuban	0.
	syl	Af:ro-Cu:ban
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a type of jazz influenced by Cuban variants of African rhythms. Compare {Cu-bop}.
afrormosia	ety	C20: from #7afro -+ Ormosia (genus name)
afrormosia	0.
	syl	af+ror+mo+si:a
	pron	<2@frc:1m*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard teaklike wood obtained from tropical African trees of the leguminous genus
aft	ety	C17: perhaps a shortened form of earlier #7abaft 
aft	0.
	syl	aft
	pron	<a:ft>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	towards or at the stern or rear.
	exam	1	the aft deck;
	exam	2	aft of the engines.
after	ety	Old English @after; related to Old Norse aptr back, eptir after, Old High German aftar 
after	1.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	following in time; in succession to.
	exam	1	after dinner;
	exam	2	time after time.
after	2.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	following in space; behind.
	exam	1	they entered one after another.
after	3.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in pursuit or search of.
	exam	1	chasing after a thief;
	exam	2	he's only after money.
after	4.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerning.
	exam	1	to inquire after his health.
after	5.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	considering.
	exam	1	after what you have done, you shouldn't complain.
after	6.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	next in excellence or importance to.
	exam	1	he ranked Jonson after Shakespeare.
after	7.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in imitation of; in the manner of.
	exam	1	a statue after classical models.
after	8.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in accordance with or in conformity to.
	exam	1	a man after her own heart.
after	9.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	with a name derived from.
	exam	1	Mary was named after her grandmother.
after	10.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	qual	U.S.
	def	past (the hour of).
	exam	1	twenty after three.
after	11.a.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	when everything is considered.
	exam	1	after all, why worry about it??
after	11.b.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in spite of expectations, efforts, etc..
	exam	1	he won the race after all&!
after you	12.
	head	after
	syl	after you.
	def	please go, enter, etc., before me.
after	13.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a later time; afterwards.
after	14.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	def	coming afterwards; in pursuit.
after	15.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	further aft; sternwards.
after	16.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	at a time later than that at which.
	exam	1	he came after I had left.
after	17.
	syl	af+ter
	pron	<1a:ft*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	further aft.
	exam	1	the after cabin.
afterbirth	0.
	syl	af:ter+birth
	pron	<1a:ft*2bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the placenta and fetal membranes expelled from the uterus after the birth of offspring.
afterbodies	infl
	head	afterbody
	syl	af:ter+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
afterbody	0.
	syl	af:ter+bod:y
	pron	<1a:ft*2bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	any discarded part that continues to trail a satellite, rocket, etc., in orbit.
afterbrain	0.
	syl	af:ter+brain
	pron	<1a:ft*2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {myelencephalon}.
afterburner	1.
	syl	af:ter+burn:er
	pron	<1a:ft*2bR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in the exhaust system of an internal-combustion engine for removing or rendering harmless potentially dangerous components in the exhaust gases.
afterburner	2.
	syl	af:ter+burn:er
	pron	<1a:ft*2bR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device placed in the jet pipe of an aircraft jet engine to produce afterburning.
afterburning	1.
	syl	af:ter+burn:ing
	pron	<1a:ft*2bR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {reheat}. a process in which additional fuel is ignited in the exhaust gases of a jet engine to produce additional thrust.
afterburning	2.
	syl	af:ter+burn:ing
	pron	<1a:ft*2bR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	irregular burning of fuel in a rocket motor after the main burning has ceased.
afterburning	3.
	syl	af:ter+burn:ing
	pron	<1a:ft*2bR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	persistence of combustion in an internal-combustion engine, either in an incorrect part of the cycle or after the ignition has been switched off.
aftercare	0.
	syl	af:ter+care
	pron	<1a:ft*2ke*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the care of a patient recovering from a serious illness or operation.
afterdamp	0.
	syl	af:ter+damp
	pron	<1a:ft*2d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous gas, consisting main?!ly of carbon monoxide, formed after the explosion of firedamp in coal mines. See also {white damp}.
afterdeck	0.
	syl	af:ter+deck
	pron	<1a:ft*2dek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the unprotected deck behind the bridge of a ship.
aftereffect	1.
	syl	af:ter+ef:fect
	pron	<1a:ft*ri2fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	any result occurring some time after its cause.
aftereffect	2.
	syl	af:ter+ef:fect
	pron	<1a:ft*ri2fekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any delayed response to a stimulus or agent. Compare {side effect}.
afterglow	1.
	syl	af:ter+glow
	pron	<1a:ft*2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the glow left after a light has disappeared, such as that sometimes seen after sunset.
afterglow	2.
	syl	af:ter+glow
	pron	<1a:ft*2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the glow of an incandescent metal after the source of heat has been removed.
afterglow	3.
	syl	af:ter+glow
	pron	<1a:ft*2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	luminescence persisting in a gas discharge after the source of power has been removed.
afterglow	4.
	syl	af:ter+glow
	pron	<1a:ft*2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace, impression, etc., of past emotion, brilliance, etc.
afterheat	0.
	syl	af:ter+heat
	pron	<1a:ft*2hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the heat generated in a nuclear reactor after it has been shut down, produced by residual radioactivity in the fuel elements.
afterimage	0.
	syl	af:ter+im:age
	pron	<1a:ft*r2imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sustained or renewed sensation, esp. visual, after the original stimulus has ceased. Also called: {aftersensation}.
afterlife	0.
	syl	af:ter+life
	pron	<1a:ft*2lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	life after death or at a later time in a person's lifetime.
aftermath	ety	C16: #7after+ math a mowing, from Old English m@ath 
aftermath	1.
	syl	af:ter+math
	pron	<1a:ft*2ma:T>, <-2m@T>
	pos	n.
	def	signs or results of an event or occurrence considered collectively, esp. of a catas?!trophe or disaster.
	exam	1	the aftermath of war.
aftermath	2.
	syl	af:ter+math
	pron	<1a:ft*2ma:T>, <-2m@T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	a second mowing or crop of grass from land that has already yielded one crop earlier in the same year.
aftermost	0.
	syl	af:ter+most
	pron	<1a:ft*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	closer or closest to the rear or (in a vessel) the stern; last.
afternoon	1.a.
	syl	af:ter+noon
	pron	<2a:ft*1nu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of the day between noon and evening.
afternoon	1.b.
	syl	af:ter+noon
	pron	<2a:ft*1nu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	afternoon tea.
afternoon	2.
	syl	af:ter+noon
	pron	<2a:ft*1nu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a middle or later part.
	exam	1	the afternoon of life.
afternoons	0.
	syl	af:ter+noons
	pron	<2a:ft*1nu:nz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	during the afternoon, esp. regularly.
afterpains	0.
	syl	af:ter+pains
	pron	<1a:ft*2pAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cramplike pains caused by contraction of the uterus after childbirth.
afterpiece	0.
	syl	af:ter+piece
	pron	<1a:ft*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief usually comic dramatic piece presented after a play.
afters	0.
	syl	af+ters
	pron	<1a:ft*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	dessert; sweet.
aftersensation	0.
	syl	af:ter+sen:sa:tion
	pron	<1a:ft*sen2sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {after?!image}.
aftershaft	0.
	syl	af:ter+shaft
	pron	<1a:ft*2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	a secondary feather arising near the base of a contour feather.
aftershave lotion	0.
	syl	af:ter+shave lo+tion
	pron	<1a:ft*2SAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a lotion, usually styptic and perfumed, for application to the face after shaving. Often shortened to {aftershave}.
aftershock	0.
	syl	af:ter+shock
	pron	<1a:ft*2Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of minor tremors occurring after the main shock of an earthquake.
aftertaste	1.
	syl	af:ter+taste
	pron	<1a:ft*2tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a taste that lingers on after eating or drinking.
aftertaste	2.
	syl	af:ter+taste
	pron	<1a:ft*2tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a lingering impression or sensation.
afterthought	1.
	syl	af:ter+thought
	pron	<1a:ft*2Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a comment, reply, etc., that occurs to one after the opportunity to deliver it has passed.
afterthought	2.
	syl	af:ter+thought
	pron	<1a:ft*2Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition to something already completed.
afterwards	ety	Old English @afterweard, @afteweard, from #7aft+ward 
afterward	alt
	head	afterwards
	or	afterwards
	syl	af:ter+ward
	pos	adv.
afterwards	0.
	or	afterward
	syl	af:ter+wards
	pron	<1a:ft*w*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	after an earlier event or time; subsequently.
afterword	0.
	syl	af:ter+word
	pron	<1a:ft*2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an epilogue or postscript in a book, etc.
afterworld	0.
	syl	af:ter+world
	pron	<1a:ft*2wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a world inhabited after death.
Ag	ety	from Latin argentum 
Ag	0.
	syl	Ag
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	silver.
AG	ety	German: joint-stock company
AG	1.
	syl	A.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Adjutant General.
AG	2.
	syl	A.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Attorney General.
AG	3.
	syl	A.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Aktiengesellschaft.
aga	ety	C17: Turkish, literally: lord
agha	alt
	head	aga
	or	aga
	syl	a:gha
	pron	<1a:g*>
	pos	n.
aga	1.
	or	agha
	syl	a:ga
	pron	<1a:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Ottoman Empire
	def	a title of respect, often used with the title of a senior position.
aga	2.
	or	agha
	syl	a:ga
	pron	<1a:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Ottoman Empire
	def	a military commander.
Agadir	0.
	syl	A:ga+dir
	pron	<2@g*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Morocco, which became the centre of an international crisis (1911), when a gunboat arrived to protect German interests. Britain issued a strong warning to Germany but the French negotiated and war was averted. In 1960 the town was virtually destroyed by an earthquake, about 10000 people being killed. Pop.: 61192 (1971).
again	ety	Old English ongegn opposite to, from #7a -%2#7+ gegn straight
again	1.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	def	another or second time; once more; anew.
	exam	1	he had to start again.
again	2.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	def	once more in a previously experienced or encountered place, state, or condition.
	exam	1	he is ill again;
	exam	2	he came back again.
again	3.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	def	in addition to the original amount, quantity, etc. (esp. in the phrases {as much again; half as much again) }.
again	4.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	on the other hand.
	exam	1	he might come and then again he might not.
again	5.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	def	besides; also.
	exam	1	she is beautiful and, again, intelligent.
again	6.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in reply; back.
	exam	1	he answered again to the questioning voice.
again and again	7.
	head	again
	syl	again and again.
	def	continuously; repeatedly.
again	8.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Caribbean.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	any more; any longer.
	exam	1	I don't eat pumpkin again.
again	9.
	syl	a:gain
	pron	<*1gen>, <*1gAn>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	moreover; furthermore.
	exam	1	again, it could be said that he is not dead.
against	ety	C12 ageines, from again, ageyn, etc., #7again+ -es genitive ending; the spelling with -t (C16) was probably due to confusion with superlatives ending in -st 
against	1.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	opposed to; in conflict or disagreement with.
	exam	1	they fought against the legislation.
against	2.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	standing or leaning beside or in front of.
	exam	1	a ladder against the wall.
against	3.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	coming in contact with.
	exam	1	the branches of a tree brushed against the bus.
against	4.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	in contrast to.
	exam	1	silhouettes are outlines against a light background.
against	5.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	having an adverse or unfavourable effect on.
	exam	1	the economic system works against small independent companies.
against	6.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	as a protection from or means of defence from the adverse effects of.
	exam	1	a safeguard against contaminated water.
against	7.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	def	in exchange for or in return for.
against	8.
	syl	a:gainst
	pron	<*1genst>, <*1gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	in preparation for.
	exam	1	he gave them warm clothing against their journey through the night.
as against	9.
	head	against
	syl	as against.
	def	as opposed to or as compared with.
	exam	1	he had two shots at him this time as against only one last time.
Aga Khan	0.
	syl	A:ga Khan
	def	%1 (#!$a$:g$$ #!k$a$:n) the hereditary title of the head of the Ismaili Islamic sect.
Aga Khan	0.
	syl	A:ga Khan
	def	%2 (#!$a$:g$$ #!k$a$:n) Prince {Sa@.drud@.din} (s$$#!dru$:d$In). born 1933, Iranian international civil servant; United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (1965-77).
Aga Khan IV	0.
	syl	A:ga Khan IV
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Ka@.rim} (k$$#!ri$:m). born 1936, spiritual leader of the Ismaili sect of Muslims since 1957.
agalloch	ety	C17: from Greek agallokhon
agalloch	0.
	syl	a:gal+loch
	pron	<*1g@l*k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eaglewood}.
agama	ety	C19: Carib
agama	1.
	syl	ag:a+ma
	pron	<1@g*m*>, <*1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small terrestrial lizard of the genus which inhabit warm regions of the Old World: family
agama	2.
	syl	ag:a+ma
	pron	<1@g*m*>, <*1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {agamid} (#!@ag$$m$Id, $$#!g@am$Id). any other lizard of the family which occur in the Old World and Australia and show a wide range of habits and diversity of structure.
Agamemnon	0.
	syl	Ag:a:mem:non
	pron	<2@g*1memnon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Mycenae who led the Greeks at the siege of Troy. On his return home he was murdered by his wife Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus. See also {Menelaus}.
agamete	ety	C19: from Greek agametos unmarried; see #7a -%1#7, gamete 
agamete	0.
	syl	a:gam+ete
	pron	<*1g@mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproductive cell, such as the merozoite of some protozoans, that develops into a new form without fertilization.
agamic	ety	C19: from Greek agamos unmarried, from #7a -%1#7+ gamos marriage
agamic	0.
	syl	a:gam+ic
	pron	<*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	asexual; occurring or reproducing without fertilization.
agamically	sub
	head	agamic
	syl	a:1gam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
agamogenesis	ety	C19: #7agamic+genesis 
agamogenesis	0.
	syl	ag:a+mo+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2@g*m*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction, such as fission or parthenogenesis.
agamogenetic	sub
	head	agamogenesis
	syl	ag:a+mo+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2@g*m*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
agamogenetically	sub
	head	agamogenesis
	syl	ag:a+mo+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Agana	0.
	syl	A:ga+*~na
	pron	<*1ga:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Pacific island of Guam, on its W coast. Pop.: 2119 (1970).
agapanthus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek agap*_e love+ anthos flower
agapanthus	0.
	syl	ag:a+pan+thus
	pron	<2@g*1p@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any African liliaceous plant of the genus esp. the African lily, with rounded clusters of blue or white flowers.
agape	ety	C17: #7a -%2#7+gape 
agape	1.
	syl	a:gape
	pron	<*1gAp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; esp. of the mouth
	def	wide open.
agape	2.
	syl	a:gape
	pron	<*1gAp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	very surprised, expectant, or eager, esp. as indicated by a wide open mouth.
Agape	ety	C17: Greek agap*_e love
Agape	1.
	syl	A:ga:pe
	pron	<1@g*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	Christian love, esp. as contrasted with erotic love; charity.
Agape	2.
	syl	A:ga:pe
	pron	<1@g*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a communal meal in the early Church taken in commemoration of the Last Supper; love feast.
agar	ety	C19: Malay
agar	0.
	syl	a:gar
	pron	<1Ag*>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex gelatinous carbohydrate obtained from seaweeds, esp. those of the genus used as a culture medium for bacteria, a laxative, in food, etc. Also called: {agar-agar}.
agaric	ety	C16: via Latin agaricum, from Greek agarikon, perhaps named after Agaria, a town in Sarmatia
agaric	1.
	syl	ag:a+ric
	pron	<1@g*rik>, <*1g@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	any saprophytic basidio?!mycetous fungus of the family having gills on the underside of the cap. The group includes the edible mushrooms and poisonous forms such as the fly agaric.
agaric	2.
	syl	ag:a+ric
	pron	<1@g*rik>, <*1g@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried spore-producing bodies of certain fungi, esp. (or formerly used in medicine.
agaricaceous	sub
	head	agaric
	syl	a:gar:i+ca+ceous
	pron	<*2g@ri1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
Agartala	0.
	syl	A:gar+ta+la
	pron	<1^g*t*2la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, capital of the state of Tripura. Pop.: 100264 (1971).
agate	ety	C16: via French from Latin ach*_at*_es, from Greek akhat*_es 
agate	1.
	syl	ag+ate
	pron	<1@git>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure microcrystalline form of quartz consisting of a variegated, usually banded chalcedony, used as a gemstone and in making pestles and mortars, burnishers, and polishers. Formula: SiO\2.
agate	2.
	syl	ag+ate
	pron	<1@git>
	pos	n.
	def	a playing marble of this quartz or resembling it.
agate	3.
	syl	ag+ate
	pron	<1@git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the U.S. name for {ruby} (sense 5).
agate line	0.
	syl	ag+ate line
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a measure of advertising space, one column wide and one fourteenth of an inch deep. Sometimes shortened to {line}.
agateware	0.
	syl	ag:ate+ware
	pron	<1@git2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	ceramic ware made to resemble agate or marble.
agave	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek agau*_e, feminine of agauos illustrious, probably alluding to the height of the plant
agave	0.
	syl	a:ga+ve
	pron	<*1gAvi>, <1@gAv>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus native to tropical America with tall flower stalks rising from thick fleshy leaves: family Some species are the source of fibres such as sisal or of alcoholic beverages such as pulque and tequila. See also {century plant}.
AGC	0.
	syl	AGC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	automatic gain control.
agcy	0.
	syl	agcy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	agency.
age	ety	C13: via Old French from Vulgar Latin aetat*_icum (unattested), from Latin aet*_as, ultimately from aevum lifetime; compare #7aeon 
age	1.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time that a person, animal, or plant has lived or is expected to live.
	exam	1	the age of a tree;
	exam	2	what age was he when he died??
	exam	3	the age of a horse is up to thirty years.
age	2.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of existence of an object, material, group, etc..
	exam	1	the age of this table is 200 years.
age	3.a.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or state of human life.
	exam	1	he should know better at his age;
	exam	2	she had got beyond the giggly age.
age	3.b.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	age group.
age	4.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the latter part of life.
age	5.a.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of history marked by some feature or characteristic; era.
age	5.b.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	the Middle Ages;
	exam	2	the Space Age.
age	6.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	generation.
	exam	1	the Edwardian age.
age	7.a.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of the earth's history distinguished by special characteristics.
	exam	1	the age of reptiles.
age	7.b.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which a stage of rock strata is formed; a subdivision of an epoch.
age	8.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Myth.
	def	any of the successive periods in the legendary history of man, which were, according to Hesiod, the golden, silver, bronze, heroic, and iron ages.
age	9.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a relatively long time.
	exam	1	she was an age washing her hair;
	exam	2	I've been waiting ages.
age	10.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the level in years that a person has reached in any area of development, such as mental or emotional, compared with the normal level for his chronological age. See also {achievement age, mental age}.
age before beauty	11.
	head	age
	syl	age before beauty.
	usage	often said humorously when yielding precedence
	def	older people take precedence over young?!er people.
of age	12.
	head	age
	syl	of age.
	def	adult and legally responsible for one's actions (usually at 18 or 21 years).
ages	infl
	head	age
	or	aging
	syl	ag:es
	pos	vb.
ageing	infl
	head	age
	or	aged
	syl	age+ing
	pos	vb.
aging	infl
	head	age
	or	ages
	syl	ag+ing
	pos	vb.
aged	infl
	head	age
	or	ageing
	syl	aged.
	pos	vb.
age	13.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or make old or apparently old; become or cause to become old or aged.
age	14.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to begin to seem older.
	exam	1	to have aged a lot in the past year.
age	15.
	syl	age
	pron	<AJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brewing.
	def	to mature or cause to mature.
-age	ety	from Old French, from Late Latin -*_aticum, noun suffix, neuter of -*_aticus, adjectival suffix, from -*_atus -#7ate -%1#7+ -icus -#7ic 
-age	0.
	syl	-age
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-age	1.
	syl	-age
	def	indicating a collection, set, or group.
	exam	1	acreage;
	exam	2	baggage.
-age	2.
	syl	-age
	def	indicating a process or action or the result of an action.
	exam	1	haulage;
	exam	2	passage;
	exam	3	breakage.
-age	3.
	syl	-age
	def	indicat?!ing a state, condition, or relationship.
	exam	1	bondage;
	exam	2	parent?!age.
-age	4.
	syl	-age
	def	indicating a house or place.
	exam	1	orphanage.
-age	5.
	syl	-age
	def	indicating a charge or fee.
	exam	1	postage.
-age	6.
	syl	-age
	def	indicating a rate.
	exam	1	dosage;
	exam	2	mileage.
aged	1.a.
	syl	a:ged
	pron	<1AJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	advanced in years; old.
aged	1.b.
	syl	a:ged
	pron	<1AJid>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the aged.
aged	2.
	syl	a:ged
	pron	<1AJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, connected with, or characteristic of old age.
aged	3.
	syl	a:ged
	pron	<AJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having the age of.
	exam	1	a woman aged twenty.
aged	4.
	syl	a:ged
	pron	<1AJid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geography.
	def	having reached an advanced stage of erosion.
agee	ety	C19: #7a -%2#7+#7{gee %1}
ajee	alt
	head	agee
	or	agee
	syl	a:jee
	pron	<*1JE>
	pos	adj.
agee	0.
	or	ajee
	syl	a:gee
	pron	<*1JE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and Brit. dialect.
	def	awry, crooked, or ajar.
age hardening	0.
	syl	age har+den+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the hardening of metals by spontaneous structural changes over a period of time. See also {precipitation hardening}.
ageless	1.
	syl	age+less
	pron	<1AJlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	apparently never growing old.
ageless	2.
	syl	age+less
	pron	<1AJlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	timeless; eternal.
	exam	1	an ageless quality.
Agen	0.
	syl	A:gen
	pron	French <a1Z*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW France, on the Garonne river. Pop.: 35839 (1975).
agency	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin agentia, from Latin agere to do
agencies	infl
	head	agency
	syl	a:gen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agency	1.
	syl	a:gen+cy
	pron	<1AJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a business or other organization providing a specific service.
	exam	1	an employment agency.
agency	2.
	syl	a:gen+cy
	pron	<1AJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where an agent conducts business.
agency	3.
	syl	a:gen+cy
	pron	<1AJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the business, duties, or functions of an agent.
agency	4.
	syl	a:gen+cy
	pron	<1AJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	action, power, or operation.
	exam	1	the agency of fate.
agency	5.
	syl	a:gen+cy
	pron	<1AJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	intercession or mediation.
agency	6.
	syl	a:gen+cy
	pron	<1AJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	one of the administrative organizations of a government.
agenda	ety	C17: Latin, literally: things to be done, from agere to do
agenda	1.
	syl	a:gen+da
	pron	<*1Jend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a schedule or list of items to be attended to. Also: {a@.gen+dum}.
agenda	2.
	syl	a:gen+da
	pron	<*1Jend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	matters to be attended to, as at a meeting of a committee. Also: {a@.gen+das, a@.gen+dums}.
agenesis	1.
	syl	a:gen+e:sis
	pron	<A1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an animal or plant
	def	imperfect development.
agenesis	2.
	syl	a:gen+e:sis
	pron	<A1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	impotence or sterility.
agenetic	sub
	head	agenesis
	syl	a:ge:net+ic
	pron	<2AJ*1net?!ik>
	pos	adj.
agent	ety	C15: from Latin agent-, noun use of the present participle of agere to do
agent	1.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts on behalf of another person, group, business, government, etc.; representative.
agent	2.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that acts or has the power to act.
agent	3.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon, substance, or organism that exerts some force or effect.
	exam	1	a chemical agent.
agent	4.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the means by which something occurs or is achieved; instrument.
	exam	1	wind is an agent of plant pollination.
agent	5.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person representing a business concern, esp. a travelling salesman.
agent	6.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {estate agent}.
agent	7.
	syl	a:gent
	pron	<1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {secret agent}.
agential	sub
	head	agent
	syl	a:gen+tial
	pron	<A1JenS*l>
	pos	adj.
agents-general	infl
	head	agent-general
	syl	a:gents-gen:er:al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agent-general	0.
	syl	a:gent-gen:er:al
	pos	n.
	def	a representative in London of a Canadian province or an Australian state.
agential	alt
	head	agentive
	or	agentive
	syl	a:gen+tial
	pron	<A1JenS*l>
agentive	1.
	or	agential
	syl	a:gen+tive
	pron	<1AJ*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	in some inflected languages
	def	denoting a case of nouns, etc., indicating the agent described by the verb.
agentive	2.
	or	agential
	syl	a:gen+tive
	pron	<1AJ*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	of a speech element
	def	indicating agency.
	exam	1	@6-er@9 in @6worker@9 is an agentive suffix.
agentive	3.a.
	or	agential
	syl	a:gen+tive
	pron	<1AJ*ntiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the agentive case.
agentive	3.b.
	or	agential
	syl	a:gen+tive
	pron	<1AJ*ntiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or element in the agentive case.
agent of production	0.
	syl	a:gent of pro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {factor of production}.
agents provocateurs	infl
	head	agent provocateur
	syl	a:gents pro+vo+ca+teurs
	pron	<a1Z?~a> <prcvcka1t@o:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agent provocateur	0.
	syl	a:gent pro+vo+ca+teur
	pron	French. <a1Z?~a> <prcvcka1t@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret agent employed to provoke suspected persons to commit illegal acts and so be discredited or liable to punishment.
age of consent	0.
	syl	age of con+sent
	pos	n.
	def	the age at which a person, esp. a female, is considered legally competent to consent to marriage or sexual intercourse.
Age of Reason	0.
	syl	Age of Rea+son
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the 18th century in W Europe. See also {Enlightenment}.
age-long	alt
	head	age-old
	or	age-old
	syl	age-long
	pos	adj.
age-old	0.
	or	age-long
	syl	age-old
	pos	adj.
	def	very old or of long duration; ancient.
ageratum	ety	C16: New Latin, via Latin from Greek ag*_eraton that which does not age, from #7a -%1#7+ g*_erat-, stem of g*_eras old age; the flowers of the plant remain vivid for a long time
ageratum	0.
	syl	ag+er:a+tum
	pron	<2@J*1rAt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American plant of the genus such as and which have thick clusters of purplish-blue flowers.
agger	ety	C14: from Latin agger a heap, from ad- to+ gerere to carry, bring
agger	0.
	syl	ag+ger
	pron	<1@J*>
	pos	n.
	def	an earthwork or mound forming a rampart, esp. in a Roman military camp.
aggiornamenti	infl
	head	aggiornamento
	syl	ag+gior+na+men+ti
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agglomerate	ety	C17: from Latin agglomer*_are, from glomer*_are to wind into a ball, from glomus ball, mass
agglomerate	1.
	syl	ag+glom+er+ate
	pron	<*1glom*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into a mass or cluster; collect.
agglomerate	2.
	syl	ag+glom+er+ate
	pron	<*1glom*?!rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused mass.
agglomerate	3.
	syl	ag+glom+er+ate
	pron	<*1glom*?!rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic rock consisting of angular fragments within a groundmass of lava. Compare {{conglomerate} (sense 2).} {~} ($$#!gl$Am$$r$It, -@!re$It).
agglomerate	4.
	syl	ag+glom+er+ate
	pron	<*1glom*?!rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	formed into a mass.
agglomeration	sub
	head	agglomerate
	syl	ag+2glom+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
agglomerative	sub
	head	agglomerate
	syl	ag+1glom+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
agglutinate	ety	C16: from Latin aggl*_utin*_are to glue to, from gluten glue
agglutinate	1.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<*1glu:ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause to adhere, as with glue.
agglutinate	2.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<*1glu:ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	to combine or be combined by agglutination.
agglutinate	3.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<*1glu:ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (bacteria, red blood cells, etc.) to clump together.
agglutinate	4.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<*1glu:tinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	united or stuck, as by glue.
agglutinability	sub
	head	agglutinate
	syl	ag+2glu+ti+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
agglutinable	sub
	head	agglutinate
	syl	ag+1glu+ti+na:ble
	pos	adj.
agglutinant	sub
	head	agglutinate
	syl	ag+1glu+ti+nant
	pos	adj.
agglutination	1.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+na+tion
	pron	<*2glu:ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of agglutinating.
agglutination	2.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+na+tion
	pron	<*2glu:ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being agglutinated; adhesion.
agglutination	3.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+na+tion
	pron	<*2glu:ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a united mass or group of parts.
agglutination	4.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+na+tion
	pron	<*2glu:ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the building up of words from component morphemes in such a way that these undergo little or no change of form or meaning in the process of combination.
agglutinative	1.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+na+tive
	pron	<*1glu:tin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to join or capable of joining.
agglutinative	2.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+na+tive
	pron	<*1glu:tin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {agglomerative}. denot?!ing languages, such as Hungarian, whose morphology is characterized by agglutination. Compare {{analytic} (sense 3)}, {{synthetic} (sense 3)}, {{polysynthetic}}.
agglutinin	ety	C19: #7agglutinate+ -#7in 
agglutinin	0.
	syl	ag+glu+ti+nin
	pron	<*1glu:tinin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibody that causes agglutination.
agglutinogen	ety	C20: from #7agglutinate+ -#7gen 
agglutinogen	0.
	syl	ag+glu+tin:o+gen
	pron	<2@glu1tin*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an antigen that reacts with or stimulates the formation of a specific agglutinin.
aggrade	0.
	syl	ag+grade
	pron	<*1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build up the level of (any land surface) by the deposition of sediment. Compare {{degrade} (sense 4).}
aggradation	sub
	head	aggrade
	syl	ag+grad:a+tion
	pron	<2@gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
aggrandize	ety	C17: from Old French aggrandiss-, long stem of aggrandir to make bigger, from Latin grandis #7grand ; the ending -ize is due to the influence of verbs ending in -ise, -ize 
aggrandise	alt
	head	aggrandize
	or	aggrandize
	syl	ag+gran+dise
	pron	<1@gr*n2dIz>, <*1gr@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
aggrandize	1.
	or	aggrandise
	syl	ag+gran+dize
	pron	<1@gr*n2dIz>, <*1gr@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the power, wealth, prestige, scope, etc., of.
aggrandize	2.
	or	aggrandise
	syl	ag+gran+dize
	pron	<1@gr*n2dIz>, <*1gr@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (something) to seem greater; magnify; exaggerate.
aggrandizement	sub
	head	aggrandize
	or	aggrandisement
	syl	ag+gran+dize+ment
	pron	<*1gr@ndizm*nt>
	pos	n.
aggrandisement	sub
	head	aggrandize
	or	aggrandizement
	syl	ag+gran+dise+ment
	pron	<*1gr@ndizm*nt>
	pos	n.
aggrandizer	sub
	head	aggrandize
	or	aggrandiser
	syl	ag+gran+2diz+er
	pos	n.
aggrandiser	sub
	head	aggrandize
	or	aggrandizer
	syl	ag+gran+2dis+er
	pos	n.
aggravate	ety	C16: from Latin aggrav*_are to make heavier, from gravis heavy
aggravate	1.
	syl	ag+gra+vate
	pron	<1@gr*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a disease, situation, problem, etc.) worse or more severe.
aggravate	2.
	syl	ag+gra+vate
	pron	<1@gr*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy; exasperate.
aggravation	sub
	head	aggravate
	syl	ag+gra+1va+tion
aggregate	ety	C16: from Latin aggreg*_are to add to a flock or herd, attach (oneself) to, from grex flock #!ag+gre+gate+ly adv.
aggregate	1.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@grigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed of separate units collected into a whole; collective; corporate.
aggregate	2.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@grigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruits and flowers
	def	composed of a dense cluster of carpels or florets.
aggregate	3.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@grigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum or assemblage of many separate units; sum total.
aggregate	4.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@grigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a rock, such as granite, consisting of a mixture of minerals.
aggregate	5.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@grigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sand, etc., mixed with cement and water to make concrete.
in the aggregate	6.
	head	aggregate
	syl	in the aggregate.
	def	taken as a whole.
aggregate	7.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@gri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or be combined into a body, etc.
aggregate	8.
	syl	ag+gre+gate
	pron	<1@gri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to amount to (a number).
aggregation	sub
	head	aggregate
	syl	ag+gre+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
aggregative	sub
	head	aggregate
	syl	ag+gre+ga+tive
	pron	<1@gri2gAtiv>
	pos	adj.
aggress	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin aggress*_are to attack, from Latin aggred*_i to attack, approach
aggress	0.
	syl	ag+gress
	pron	<*1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attack first or begin a quarrel.
aggression	ety	C17: from Latin aggression-, from aggr*_edi to attack
aggression	1.
	syl	ag+gres+sion
	pron	<*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an attack or harmful action, esp. an unprovoked attack by one country against another.
aggression	2.
	syl	ag+gres+sion
	pron	<*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any offensive activity, practice, etc..
	exam	1	an aggression against personal liberty.
aggression	3.
	syl	ag+gres+sion
	pron	<*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a hostile or destructive mental attitude or behaviour.
aggressor	sub
	head	aggression
	syl	ag+gres+sor
	pron	<*1gres*>
	pos	n.
aggressive	1.
	syl	ag+gres+sive
	pron	<*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	quarrelsome or belligerent.
	exam	1	an aggressive remark.
aggressive	2.
	syl	ag+gres+sive
	pron	<*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	assertive; vigorous.
	exam	1	an aggressive businessman.
aggressively	sub
	head	aggressive
	syl	ag+1gres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
aggrieve	ety	C14 agreven, via Old French from Latin aggrav*_are to #7aggravate 
aggrieve	1.
	syl	ag+grieve
	pron	<*1grEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	passive
	def	to grieve; distress; afflict.
	exam	1	it aggrieved her much that she could not go.
aggrieve	2.
	syl	ag+grieve
	pron	<*1grEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure unjustly, esp. by infringing a person's legal rights.
aggrievedly	sub
	head	aggrieve
	syl	ag+griev+ed+ly
	pron	<*1grEvidli>
	pos	adv.
aggro	ety	C20: from #7aggravation 
aggro	0.
	syl	ag+gro
	pron	<1@gr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	aggressive behaviour, esp. by youths in a gang.
agha	0.
	syl	a:gha
	pron	<1a:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {aga}.
aghast	ety	C13 agast, from Old English g@astan to frighten. The spelling with gh is on the model of #7ghastly 
aghast	0.
	syl	a:ghast
	pron	<*1ga:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	overcome with amazement or horror.
agile	ety	C15: from Latin agilis, from agere to do, act
agile	1.
	syl	ag+ile
	pron	<1@JIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick in movement; nimble.
agile	2.
	syl	ag+ile
	pron	<1@JIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally quick or acute.
agilely	sub
	head	agile
	syl	ag+ile+ly
	pos	adv.
agility	sub
	head	agile
	syl	a:gil+i:ty
	pron	<*1Jiliti>
	pos	n.
Agincourt	0.
	syl	Ag+in+court
	pron	<1aJin2kc:t>, French <aZ?~e1ku:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a battle fought in 1415 near the village of Agincourt, N France: a decisive victory for English longbowmen under Henry V over French forces vastly superior in number.
agio	ety	C17: from Italian, literally: ease
agio	1.a.
	syl	ag:i:o
	pron	<1@Ji*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the nominal and actual values of a currency.
agio	1.b.
	syl	ag:i:o
	pron	<1@Ji*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge payable for conversion of the less valuable currency.
agio	2.
	syl	ag:i:o
	pron	<1@Ji*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a percentage payable for the exchange of one currency into another.
agio	3.
	syl	ag:i:o
	pron	<1@Ji*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an allowance granted to compensate for differences in currency values, as on foreign bills of exchange.
agio	4.
	syl	ag:i:o
	pron	<1@Ji*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {agiotage}.
agiotage	ety	C19: French, from #7agio 
agiotage	1.
	syl	ag:io+tage
	pron	<1@J*tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of exchanging currencies.
agiotage	2.
	syl	ag:io+tage
	pron	<1@J*tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	speculative dealing in stock exchange securities or foreign exchange.
agist	ety	C14: from Old French agister, from gister to lodge, ultimately from Latin jac*_ere to lie down
agist	1.
	syl	a:gist
	pron	<*1Jist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to care for and feed (cattle or horses) for payment.
agist	2.
	syl	a:gist
	pron	<*1Jist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to assess and charge (land or its owner) with a public burden, such as a tax.
agitate	ety	C16: from Latin agit*_atus, from agit*_are to move to and fro, set into motion, from agere to act, do
agitate	1.
	syl	ag:i+tate
	pron	<1@Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excite, disturb, or trouble (a person, the mind or feelings); worry.
agitate	2.
	syl	ag:i+tate
	pron	<1@Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to move vigorously; shake, stir, or disturb.
agitate	3.
	syl	ag:i+tate
	pron	<1@Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or against
	def	to attempt to stir up public opinion for or against something.
agitate	4.
	syl	ag:i+tate
	pron	<1@Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discuss or debate in order to draw attention to or gain support for (a cause, etc.).
	exam	1	to agitate a political cause.
agitation	sub
	head	agitate
	syl	ag:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
agitato	0.
	syl	a:gi+ta+to
	pron	<2@Ji1ta:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in an agitated manner.
agitator	1.
	syl	ag:i+ta+tor
	pron	<1@Ji2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who agitates for or against a cause, etc.
agitator	2.
	syl	ag:i+ta+tor
	pron	<1@Ji2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, machine, or part used for mixing, shaking, or vibrating a material.
agitprop	ety	C20: short for Russian Agitpropbyuro 
agitprop	1.
	syl	ag:it+prop
	pron	<1@Jit2prop>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, in charge of agitation and propaganda on behalf of Communism.
agitprop	2.
	syl	ag:it+prop
	pron	<1@Jit2prop>
	pos	n.
	def	any promotion of political agitation and propaganda, esp. of a Communist nature.
Aglaia	ety	Greek: splendour, from aglaos splendid
Aglaia	0.
	syl	A:glai:a
	pron	<*1glI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Graces.
agleam	0.
	syl	a:gleam
	pron	<*1glEm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	glowing; gleaming.
aglet	ety	C15: from Old French aiguillette a small needle
aiglet	alt
	head	aglet
	or	aglet
	syl	ai:glet
	pos	n.
aglet	1.
	or	aiglet
	syl	ag+let
	pron	<1@glit>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal sheath or tag at the end of a shoelace, ribbon, etc.
aglet	2.
	or	aiglet
	syl	ag+let
	pron	<1@glit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {aiguillette}.
aglet	3.
	or	aiglet
	syl	ag+let
	pron	<1@glit>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental pendant.
agley	ety	from gley squint
agley	0.
	syl	a:gley
	pron	<*1glA>, <*1glE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	awry.
aglimmer	0.
	syl	a:glim+mer
	pron	<*1glim*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	glimmering.
aglitter	0.
	syl	a:glit+ter
	pron	<*1glit*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	sparkling; glittering.
aglow	0.
	syl	a:glow
	pron	<*1gl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	glowing.
AGM	0.
	syl	A.G.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	annual general meeting.
agma	0.
	syl	ag:ma
	pron	<1@gm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the symbol (&n), used to represent a velar nasal consonant, as in (l$A&n) or (t@a&nk).
agminate	ety	C19: from Latin agmen a moving throng
agminate	0.
	syl	ag+mi+nate
	pron	<1@gminit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	gathered or clustered together.
agnail	0.
	syl	ag+nail
	pron	<1@g2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hangnail}.
agnate	ety	C16: from Latin agn*_atus born in addition, added by birth, from agn*_asci, from ad- in addition+ gn*_asci to be born
agnate	1.
	syl	ag+nate
	pron	<1@gnAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	related by descent from a common male ancestor.
agnate	2.
	syl	ag+nate
	pron	<1@gnAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	related in any way; cognate.
agnate	3.
	syl	ag+nate
	pron	<1@gnAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a male or female descendant by male links from a common male ancestor.
agnatic	sub
	head	agnate
	syl	ag+nat+ic
	pron	<@g1n@tik>
	pos	adj.
agnation	sub
	head	agnate
	syl	ag+1na+tion
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	Agnes
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Agnes	0.
	syl	Ag:nes
	pron	<1@gnis>
	pos	n.
	def	??292-??304 #7a.d., Christian child martyr under Diocletian. Feast day: Jan. 21.
Agni	ety	Sanskrit: fire
Agni	0.
	syl	Ag:ni
	pron	<1^gni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the god of fire, one of the three chief deities of the Vedas.
agnomen	ety	C18: from Late Latin, from ad- in addition to+ n*_omen name
agnomina	infl
	head	agnomen
	syl	ag+nom:i+na
	pron	<-1nomin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agnomen	1.
	syl	ag+no+men
	pron	<@g1n*umen>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth name or second cognomen occasionally acquired by an ancient Roman. See also {cognomen, nomen, praenomen}.
agnomen	2.
	syl	ag+no+men
	pron	<@g1n*umen>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {nickname}.
agnominal	sub
	head	agnomen
	syl	ag+nom:i+nal
	pron	<@g1nominL>
	pos	adj.
agnostic	ety	C19: coined l869 by T. H. Huxley from #7a -%1#7+gnostic 
agnostic	1.
	syl	ag+nos+tic
	pron	<@g1nostik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds that only material phenomena can be known and knowledge of a Supreme Being, ultimate cause, etc., is impossible.
agnostic	2.
	syl	ag+nos+tic
	pron	<@g1nostik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to agnostics.
agnosticism	sub
	head	agnostic
	syl	ag+1nos+ti+cism
	pos	n.
Agnus Dei	ety	Latin: Lamb of God
Agnus Dei	1.
	syl	Ag+nus De:i
	pron	<1@gnus> <1dAi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the figure of a lamb bearing a cross or banner, emblematic of Christ.
Agnus Dei	2.
	syl	Ag+nus De:i
	pron	<1@gnus> <1dAi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a chant beginning with these words or a translation of them, forming part of the Roman Catholic Mass or sung as an anthem in the Anglican liturgy.
Agnus Dei	3.
	syl	Ag+nus De:i
	pron	<1@gnus> <1dAi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a wax medallion stamped with a lamb as emblem of Christ and blessed by the pope.
ago	ety	C14 ago, from Old English *_ag*_an to pass away #e Usage. The use of ago with since (it's ten years ago since he wrote the novel) is redundant and is therefore avoided in careful English. Ago should be followed by that: it was ten years ago that he wrote the novel.
ago	0.
	syl	a:go
	pron	<*1g*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the past.
	exam	1	five years ago;
	exam	2	long ago.
agog	ety	C15: perhaps from Old French en gogues in merriments, origin unknown
agog	0.
	syl	a:gog
	pron	<*1gog>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	highly impatient, eager, or curious.
a gogo	ety	C20: from French
a gogo	0.
	syl	*`a go:go
	pron	<*> <1g*u2g*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as much as one likes; galore.
	exam	1	champagne *`a gogo.
-agogue	ety	via Late Latin from Greek ag*_ogos leading, from agein to lead
-agogue	1.
	syl	-a:gogue
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	indicating a person or thing that leads or incites to action.
	exam	1	pedagogue;
	exam	2	demagogue.
-agogue	2.
	syl	-a:gogue
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	denoting a substance that stimulates the secretion of something.
	exam	1	galactagogue.
-agogic	sub
	head	-agogue
	syl	-a:gog:ic
-agogy	sub
	head	-agogue
	syl	-a:go:gy
agon	ety	C17: Greek: contest, from agein to lead
agones	infl
	head	agon
	syl	a:go+nes
	pron	<*1g*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agon	0.
	syl	ag:on
	pron	<1@g*un>, <-gon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a festival at which competitors contended for prizes. Among the best known were the Olympic, Pythias, Nemean, and Isthmian Games.
agone	0.
	syl	a:gone
	pron	<*1gon>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {ago}.
agonic	ety	C19: from Greek ag*_onos, from #7a -%1#7+ g*_onia angle
agonic	0.
	syl	a:gon+ic
	pron	<*1gonik>, <A1gonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming no angle.
agonic line	0.
	syl	a:gon+ic line
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary line on the surface of the earth connecting points of zero magnetic declination.
agonist	ety	C17: from Greek ag*_on #7agon 
agonist	1.
	syl	ag:o+nist
	pron	<1@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that is opposed in action by another muscle. Compare {antagonist}.
agonist	2.
	syl	ag:o+nist
	pron	<1@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor, as in an agon.
agonistic	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek ag*_onistikos, from ag*_on contest
agonistic	1.
	syl	ag:o+nis+tic
	pron	<2@g*1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	striving for effect; strained.
agonistic	2.
	syl	ag:o+nis+tic
	pron	<2@g*1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	eager to win in discussion or argument; competitive.
agonize	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek ag*_onizesthai to contend for a prize, from ag*_on #7agon 
agonise	alt
	head	agonize
	or	agonize
	syl	ag:o+nise
	pron	<1@g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
agonize	1.
	or	agonise
	syl	ag:o+nize
	pron	<1@g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suffer or cause to suffer agony.
agonize	2.
	or	agonise
	syl	ag:o+nize
	pron	<1@g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a desperate effort; struggle; strive.
agonizingly	sub
	head	agonize
	or	agonisingly
	syl	ag:o+2niz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
agonisingly	sub
	head	agonize
	or	agonizingly
	syl	ag:o+2nis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
agony	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek ag*_onia struggle, from ag*_on contest
agonies	infl
	head	agony
	syl	ag:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agony	1.
	syl	ag:o+ny
	pron	<1@g*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	acute physical or mental pain; anguish.
agony	2.
	syl	ag:o+ny
	pron	<1@g*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the suffering or struggle preceding death.
put	infl
	head	agony
	or	turn on the agony
	syl	put
turn on the agony	infl
	head	agony
	or	put
	syl	turn on the agony.
pile	3.
	head	agony
	syl	pile
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to exaggerate one's distress for sympathy or greater effect.
agony column	0.
	syl	ag:o+ny col+umn
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a newspaper column devoted to advertisements relating esp. to personal problems.
agora	ety	from Greek, from agorein to gather
agorae	infl
	head	agora
	or	agoras
	syl	ag:o+rae
	pron	<-rE>, <-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agoras	infl
	head	agora
	or	agorae
	syl	ag:o+ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agora	H1.0.a.
	syl	ag:o+ra
	pron	<1@g*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the marketplace in Athens, used for popular meetings, or any similar place of assembly in ancient Greece.
agora	H1.0.b.
	syl	ag:o+ra
	pron	<1@g*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the meeting itself.
agora	ety	Hebrew, from *_ag*_or to collect
agorot	infl
	head	agora
	syl	ag:o+rot
	pron	<-1rot>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agora	H2.0.
	syl	ag:o+ra
	pron	<2@g*1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Israeli monetary unit worth one hundredth of a pound.
agoraphobia	0.
	syl	ag:o+ra+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2@g*r*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal dread of open spaces.
agoraphobic	sub
	head	agoraphobia
	syl	ag:o+ra+1pho+bic
	pos	adj. n.
Giacomo	infl
	head	Agostini
	syl	Gia:co:mo
	pron	<1Ja:komo>
	pos	n.
Agostini	0.
	syl	A:gos:ti:ni
	pron	Italian <agos1tEni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1944, Italian racing motorcyclist: world champion (500 cc. class) 1966-72; (350 cc. class) 1968-74.
agouti	ety	C18: via French and Spanish from Guarani
agoutis	infl
	head	agouti
	or	agouties
	syl	a:gou+tis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agouties	infl
	head	agouti
	or	agoutis
	syl	a:gou+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
agouti	1.
	syl	a:gou+ti
	pron	<*1gu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any hystricomorph rodent of the genus of Central and South America and the West Indies: family Agoutis are agile and long-legged, with hooflike claws, and are valued for their meat.
agouti	2.
	syl	a:gou+ti
	pron	<*1gu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of fur in certain rodents, characterized by irregular stripes.
agric	alt
	head	agr
	or	agr
	syl	agric.
agr	1.
	or	agric
	syl	agr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agricultural.
agr	2.
	or	agric
	syl	agr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agriculture.
agr	3.
	or	agric
	syl	agr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agricultur(al)ist.
AGR	0.
	syl	AGR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	advanced gas-cooled reactor.
Agra	0.
	syl	A:gra
	pron	<1a:gr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in W Uttar Pradesh on the Jumna River: a capital of the Mogul empire until 1658; famous for its Mogul architecture, esp. the Taj Mahal. Pop.: 591917 (1971).
agraffe	ety	C18: from French, from grafe a hook
agrafe	alt
	head	agraffe
	or	agraffe
	syl	a:grafe
	pron	<*1gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
agraffe	1.
	or	agrafe
	syl	a:graffe
	pron	<*1gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening consisting of a loop and hook, formerly used in armour and clothing.
agraffe	2.
	or	agrafe
	syl	a:graffe
	pron	<*1gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal cramp used to connect stones.
Agram	0.
	syl	A:gram
	pron	<1a:gram>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Zagreb}.
agranulocytosis	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7a -%1#7, granule, -#7cyte, -#7osis 
agranulocytosis	0.
	syl	a:gran+u:lo+cy+to:sis
	pron	<*2gr@njul*usI1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a serious and sometimes fatal illness characterized by a marked reduction of leucocytes, usually caused by hypersensitivity to certain drugs.
agrapha	ety	Greek: things not written, from #7a -%1#7+ graphein to write
agrapha	0.
	syl	ag+ra+pha
	pron	<1@gr*f*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sayings of Jesus not recorded in the canonical Gospels.
agraphia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7a -%1#7+ Greek graphein to write
agraphia	0.
	syl	a:graph:i:a
	pron	<*1gr@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of the ability to write, resulting from a brain lesion.
agrarian	ety	C16: from Latin agr*_arius, from ager field, land
agrarian	1.
	syl	a:grar+i:an
	pron	<*1gre*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to land or its cultivation or to systems of dividing landed property.
agrarian	2.
	syl	a:grar+i:an
	pron	<*1gre*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rural or agricultural matters.
agrarian	3.
	syl	a:grar+i:an
	pron	<*1gre*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing wild. {~}
agrarian	4.
	syl	a:grar+i:an
	pron	<*1gre*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who favours the redistribution of landed property.
agrarianism	sub
	head	agrarian
	syl	a:1grar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
agree	ety	C14: from Old French agreer, from the phrase a gre at will or pleasure
agrees	infl
	head	agree
	syl	a:grees
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
agreeing	infl
	head	agree
	syl	a:gree+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
agreed	infl
	head	agree
	syl	a:greed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
agree	1.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be of the same opinion; concur.
agree	2.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr. when; intr. often foll. by to; when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to give assent; consent.
	exam	1	she agreed to go home;
	exam	2	I'll agree to that.
agree	3.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr. when; intr. foll. by on or about; when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to come to terms (about); arrive at a settlement (on).
agree	4.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to be similar or consistent; harmonize; correspond.
agree	5.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to be agreeable or suitable (to one's health, temperament, etc.).
agree	6.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to undergo agreement.
agree	7.
	syl	a:gree
	pron	<*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to concede or grant; admit.
	exam	1	they agreed that the price was too high.
agreeable	1.
	syl	a:gree+a:ble
	pron	<*1grE*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing; pleasant.
agreeable	2.
	syl	a:gree+a:ble
	pron	<*1grE*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	prepared to consent.
agreeable	3.
	syl	a:gree+a:ble
	pron	<*1grE*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to or with
	def	in keeping; consistent.
	exam	1	salaries agreeable with current trends.
agreeable	4.
	syl	a:gree+a:ble
	pron	<*1grE*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to one's liking.
	exam	1	the terms were not agreeable to him.
agreeableness	sub
	head	agreeable
	syl	a:1gree+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
agreeably	sub
	head	agreeable
	syl	a:1gree+a:bly
	pos	adv.
agreed	0.
	syl	a:greed
	pron	<*1grEd>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined by common consent.
	exam	1	the agreed price.
agreement	ety	C14: from Old French
agreement	1.
	syl	a:gree+ment
	pron	<*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of agreeing.
agreement	2.
	syl	a:gree+ment
	pron	<*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a settlement, esp. one that is legally enforceable; covenant; treaty.
agreement	3.
	syl	a:gree+ment
	pron	<*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a contract or document containing such a settlement.
agreement	4.
	syl	a:gree+ment
	pron	<*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being of the same opinion; concord; harmony.
agreement	5.
	syl	a:gree+ment
	pron	<*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being similar or consistent; correspondence; conformity.
agreement	6.
	syl	a:gree+ment
	pron	<*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the determination of the inflectional form of one word by some grammatical feature, such as number or gender, of another word, esp. one in the same sentence. Also called: {concord}.
agrestal	0.
	syl	a:gres+tal
	pron	<*1grest*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of uncultivated plants such as weeds
	def	growing on cultivated land.
agrestic	ety	C17: from Latin agrestis, from ager field
agrestic	1.
	syl	a:gres+tic
	pron	<*1grestik>
	pos	adj.
	def	rural; rustic.
agrestic	2.
	syl	a:gres+tic
	pron	<*1grestik>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpolished; uncouth.
agribusiness	ety	C20: from #7agri (#7culture) +#7business 
agribusiness	0.
	syl	ag+ri+busi+ness
	pron	<1@gri2biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	the various businesses collectively that process, distribute, and support farm products.
agr	alt
	head	agric
	or	agric
	syl	agr.
agric	1.
	or	agr
	syl	agric.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agricultural.
agric	2.
	or	agr
	syl	agric.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agriculture.
agric	3.
	or	agr
	syl	agric.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agricultur(al)ist.
Georgius	1.
	head	Agricola
	syl	Geor:gi:us
	pron	<1Jc:Ji*s>
	def	original name 1494-1555, German mineralogist, metallurgist, and author, commonly regarded as the father of mineralogy.
Gnaeus Julius	2.
	head	Agricola
	syl	Gnae:us Ju:li:us
	pron	<1nE*s> <1Ju:li*s>
	def	40-93 #7a.d., Roman general; governor of Britain who advanced Roman rule north to the Firth of Forth.
agriculture	ety	C17: from Latin agricult*_ura, from ager field, land+ cult*_ura #7culture 
agriculture	0.
	syl	ag+ri+cul+ture
	pron	<1@gri2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or occupation of cultivating land and rearing crops and livestock; farming; husbandry.
agricultural	sub
	head	agriculture
	syl	ag+ri+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
agriculturally	sub
	head	agriculture
	syl	ag+ri+1cul+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
agriculturist	sub
	head	agriculture
	or	agriculturalist
	syl	ag+ri+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
agriculturalist	sub
	head	agriculture
	or	agriculturist
	syl	ag+ri+1cul+tur+al+ist
	pos	n.
Agrigento	0.
	syl	A:gri+gen+to
	pron	Italian <agri1Jento>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Italy, in SW Sicily: site of six Greek temples. Pop.: 49213 (1971). Former name (until 1927): {Girgenti}.
agrimony	ety	C15: altered from egrimonie (C14), via Old French from Latin agrim*_onia, variant of argem*_onia from Greek argem*_on*_e poppy
agrimony	1.
	syl	ag+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1@grim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate rosaceous plants of the genus which have compound leaves, long spikes of small yellow flowers, and bristly burlike fruits.
agrimony	2.
	syl	ag+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1@grim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants, such as hemp agrimony.
Marcus Vipsanius	infl
	head	Agrippa
	syl	Mar:cus Vip:sa:ni:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <vip1sA?!ni*s>
	pos	n.
Agrippa	0.
	syl	A:grip:pa
	pron	<*1grip*>
	pos	n.
	def	63-12 #7b.c., Roman general: chief adviser and later son-in-law of Augustus.
Agrippina	1.
	syl	Ag:rip:pi:na
	pron	<2@gri1pEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	called 14 #7b.c. -33 #7a.d., Roman matron: granddaughter of Augustus: wife of Germanicus, mother of Caligula and Agrippina the Younger.
Agrippina	2.
	syl	Ag:rip:pi:na
	pron	<2@gri1pEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	called 15-59 #7a.d., mother of Nero, who put her to death after he became emperor.
agro-	ety	from Greek agros field
agro-	0.
	syl	ag:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting fields, soil, or agriculture.
	exam	1	agronomy.
agrobiology	0.
	syl	ag+ro+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@gr*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of plant growth and nutrition in relation to agriculture.
agrobiological	sub
	head	agrobiology
	syl	ag+ro+bi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@gr*u2bI*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
agrobiologist	sub
	head	agrobiology
	syl	ag+ro+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
agrology	0.
	syl	a:grol+o:gy
	pron	<*1grol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of soils and their potential productivity.
agrological	sub
	head	agrology
	syl	ag+ro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@gr*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
agron	0.
	syl	agron.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	agronomy.
agronomics	0.
	syl	ag+ro+nom+ics
	pron	<2@gr*1nomiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of economy dealing with the distribution, management, and productivity of land.
agronomic	sub
	head	agronomics
	or	agronomical
	syl	ag+ro+1nom+ic
	pos	adj.
agronomical	sub
	head	agronomics
	or	agronomic
	syl	ag+ro+1nom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
agronomy	0.
	syl	a:gron:o+my
	pron	<*1gron*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of cultivation of land, soil management, and crop production.
agronomist	sub
	head	agronomy
	syl	a:1gron:o+mist
	pos	n.
agrostology	ety	C19: from Greek agr*_ostis a type of grass+-#7logy 
agrostology	0.
	syl	ag+ros+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2@gr*1stol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the study of grasses.
aground	0.
	syl	a:ground
	pron	<*1graund>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	on or onto the ground or bottom, as in shallow water.
agrypnotic	ety	C20: from Greek agrupnos wakeful, from agrein to pursue+ hupnos sleep
agrypnotic	1.
	syl	ag+ryp+not+ic
	pron	<2@grip1notik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing, relating to, or characterized by insomnia.
agrypnotic	2.
	syl	ag+ryp+not+ic
	pron	<2@grip1notik>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that induces insomnia.
agt	1.
	syl	agt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agent.
agt	2.
	syl	agt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	agreement.
aguardiente	ety	C19: Spanish: burning water
aguardiente	0.
	syl	a:guar+dien+te
	pron	Spanish. <a$Gwar1DjAntA>
	pos	n.
	def	any inferior brandy or similar spirit, esp. from Spain, Portugal, or South America.
Aguascalientes	1.
	syl	A:guas+ca+lien+tes
	pron	Spanish <2a$Gwaska1ljAntAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in central Mexico. Pop.: 338142 (1970). Area: 6472 sq. km (2499 sq. miles).
Aguascalientes	2.
	syl	A:guas+ca+lien+tes
	pron	Spanish <2a$Gwaska1ljAntAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, capital of Aguascalientes state, about 1900 m (6200 ft.) above sea level, with hot springs. Pop.: 221538 (1975 est.).
ague	ety	C14: from Old French (fievre) ague acute fever; see #7acute 
ague	1.
	syl	a:gue
	pron	<1Agju:>
	pos	n.
	def	malarial fever with successive stages of fever and chills.
ague	2.
	syl	a:gue
	pron	<1Agju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a fit of shivering.
agueweed	1.
	syl	a:gue+weed
	pron	<1Agju:2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American gentianaceous plant, that has clusters of pale blue-violet or white flowers.
agueweed	2.
	syl	a:gue+weed
	pron	<1Agju:2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {boneset}.
Cape	infl
	head	Agulhas
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Agulhas	0.
	syl	A:gul+has
	pron	<*1g^l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a headland in South Africa, the southernmost point of the African Continent.
ah	0.
	syl	ah
	pron	<a:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing pleasure, pain, sympathy, etc., according to the intonation of the speaker.
ah	0.
	syl	a.h.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ampere-hour.
AH	ety	Latin
AH	0.
	syl	A.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	indicating years in the Muslim system of dating, numbered from the Hegira (622 #7a.d.
	def	anno Hegirae.
aha	0.
	syl	a:ha
	pron	<a:1ha:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing triumph, surprise, etc., according to the intonation of the speaker.
Ahab	0.
	syl	A:hab
	pron	<1Ah@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the king of Israel from approximately 869 to 850 #7b.c. and husband of Jezebel: rebuked by Elijah (I Kings 16:29-22:40).
Ahasuerus	0.
	syl	A:has:u:e:rus
	pron	<*2h@zju:1i*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a king of ancient Persia and husband of Esther, generally identified with Xerxes.
ahead	1.
	syl	a:head
	pron	<*1hed>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in front; in advance.
ahead	2.
	syl	a:head
	pron	<*1hed>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or in the front; in advance; before.
ahead	3.
	syl	a:head
	pron	<*1hed>
	pos	adv.
	def	onwards; forwards.
	exam	1	go straight ahead.
ahead	4.a.
	syl	a:head
	pron	<*1hed>
	pos	adv.
	def	in front of; at a further advanced position than.
ahead	4.b.
	syl	a:head
	pron	<*1hed>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	in anticipation of.
	exam	1	the share price rose ahead of the annual figures.
be ahead	infl
	head	ahead
	syl	be ahead.
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
ahead	5.
	syl	a:head
	pron	<*1hed>
	pos	adv.
	def	to have an advantage; be winning.
	exam	1	ahead on points.
get ahead	6.
	head	ahead
	syl	get ahead.
	def	to advance or attain success.
ahem	0.
	syl	a:hem
	pron	<*1hem>
	pos	interj.
	def	a clearing of the throat, used to attract attention, express doubt, etc.
ahimsa	ety	Sanskrit, from #7a -%1#7+ hims*_a injury
ahimsa	0.
	syl	a:him+sa
	pron	<a:1himsa:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hindu, Buddhist, and Jainist philosophy
	def	the law of reverence for, and nonviolence to, every form of life.
ahistoric	alt
	head	ahistorical
	or	ahistorical
	syl	a:his+tor+ic
	pos	adj.
ahistorical	0.
	or	ahistoric
	syl	a:his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<2Ahis1torik*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not related to history; not historical.
Achitophel	alt
	head	Ahithophel
	or	Ahithophel
	syl	A:chit:o:phel
	pos	n.
Ahithophel	0.
	or	Achitophel
	syl	A:hith:o:phel
	pron	<*1hiT*2fel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a member of David's council, who became one of Absalom's advisers in his rebellion and hanged himself when his advice was overruled (II Samuel 15:12-17:23).
Ahmadabad	alt
	head	Ahmedabad
	or	Ahmedabad
	syl	Ah+mad:a+bad
	pron	<1a:m*d*2ba:d>
	pos	n.
Ahmedabad	0.
	or	Ahmadabad
	syl	Ah+med:a+bad
	pron	<1a:m*d*2ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, capital of Gujarat state: famous for its mosque. Pop.: 1585544 (1971).
Ahmadnagar	alt
	head	Ahmednagar
	or	Ahmednagar
	syl	Ah+mad+na+gar
	pron	<2a:m*d1n^g*>
	pos	n.
Ahmednagar	0.
	or	Ahmadnagar
	syl	Ah+med+na+gar
	pron	<2a:m*d1n^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in Maharashtra: formerly one of the kingdoms of Deccan. Pop.: 118236 (1971).
A horizon	0.
	syl	A ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	the top layer of a soil profile, usually dark coloured and containing humus, from which the soluble salts have been leached. See {B horizon, C horizon}.
ahoy	0.
	syl	a:hoy
	pron	<*1hci>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a hail used to call a ship or to attract attention.
AHQ	0.
	syl	AHQ
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Army Headquarters.
Ahriman	0.
	syl	Ah:ri:man
	pron	<1a:rim*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoroastrianism.
	def	the supreme evil spirit and diabolical opponent of Ormazd.
Ahura Mazda	0.
	syl	A:hu:ra Maz:da
	pron	<*1hu*r*> <1m@zd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoroastrianism.
	def	another name for {Ormazd}.
Ahvenanmaa	0.
	syl	Ah+ve+nan+maa
	pron	<1ahvenamma:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Finnish name for the {*%Aland Islands}.
Ahvaz	alt
	head	Ahwaz
	or	Ahwaz
	syl	Ah+vaz
	pron	<a:1va:z>
	pos	n.
Ahwaz	0.
	or	Ahvaz
	syl	Ah+waz
	pron	<a:1wa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Iran, on the Karun River. Pop.: 302000 (1973 est.).
ai	ety	C17: from Portuguese, from Tupi
ais	infl
	head	ai
	syl	a:is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ai	0.
	syl	a:i
	pron	<1a:i>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {three-toed sloth} (see {{sloth} (sense 1)}).
AI	0.
	syl	A.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	artificial insemination.
AIA	0.
	syl	A.I.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Associate of the Institute of Actuaries.
AICC	0.
	syl	A.I.C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	All India Congress Committee: the national assembly of the Indian National Congress.
aid	ety	C15: via Old French aidier from Latin adj*_ut*_are to help, from juv*_are to help
aid	1.
	syl	aid
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give support to (someone to do something); help or assist.
aid	2.
	syl	aid
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assist financially.
aid	3.
	syl	aid
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	n.
	def	assistance; help; support.
aid	4.
	syl	aid
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, device, etc., that helps or assists.
	exam	1	a teaching aid.
aid	5.
	syl	aid
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe; in England after 1066
	def	a feudal payment made to the king or any lord by his vassals, usually on certain occasions such as the marriage of a daughter or the knighting of an eldest son.
in aid of	6.
	head	aid
	syl	in aid of.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	in support of; for the purpose of.
aider	sub
	head	aid
	syl	aid+er
	pos	n.
AID	1.
	syl	A.I.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	acute infectious disease.
AID	2.
	syl	A.I.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	artificial insemination (by) donor.
AID	3.
	syl	A.I.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Agency for International Development.
Saint	infl
	head	Aidan
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Aidan	0.
	syl	Ai:dan
	pron	<1AdN>
	pos	n.
	def	died 651 #7a.d. Irish missionary in Northumbria, who founded the monastery at Lindisfarne (635).
aide	1.
	syl	aide
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {aide-de-camp}.
aide	2.
	syl	aide
	pron	<Ad>
	pos	n.
	def	an assistant.
aide-de-camp	ety	C17: from French: camp assistant
aid-de-camp	alt
	head	aide-de-camp
	or	aide-de-camp
	syl	aid-de-camp
	pron	<1Ad> <d*> <1koG>
	pos	n.
aides-de-camp	infl
	head	aide-de-camp
	or	aids-de-camp
	syl	aides-de-camp
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aids-de-camp	infl
	head	aide-de-camp
	or	aides-de-camp
	syl	aids-de-camp.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aide-de-camp	0.
	or	aid-de-camp
	syl	aide-de-camp
	pron	<1Ad> <d*> <1koG>
	pos	n.
	def	a military officer serving as personal assistant to a senior. Abbrev.: {A.D.C., ADC, a.d.c}.
aide-m'emoire	ety	from aider to help+ m*'emoire memory
aides-m'emoire	infl
	head	aide-m'emoire
	syl	aides-m*'e:moire
	pron	<ed> <mA1mwa:r>, English <1Adz> <mem1wa:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aide-m'emoire	0.
	syl	aide-m*'e:moire
	pron	French. <ed> <mA1mwa:r>, English <1Ad> <mem1wa:>, English <1Adz> <mem1wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a memorandum or summary of the items of an agreement, etc.
Aidin	0.
	syl	Ai:din
	pron	<1Idin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aydin}.
AIF	0.
	syl	A.I.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Imperial Force.
aiglet	0.
	syl	ai:glet
	pron	<1Aglit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {aglet}.
aigret	alt
	head	aigrette
	or	aigrette
	syl	ai:gret
	pron	<1Agret>, <A1gret>
	pos	n.
aigrette	1.
	or	aigret
	syl	ai:grette
	pron	<1Agret>, <A1gret>
	pos	n.
	def	a long plume worn on hats or as a headdress, esp. one of long egret feathers.
aigrette	2.
	or	aigret
	syl	ai:grette
	pron	<1Agret>, <A1gret>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament or piece of jewellery in imitation of a plume of feathers.
aiguille	ety	C19: French, literally: needle
aiguille	1.
	syl	ai:guille
	pron	<A1gwEl>, <1AgwEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rock mass or mountain peak shaped like a needle.
aiguille	2.
	syl	ai:guille
	pron	<A1gwEl>, <1AgwEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for boring holes in rocks or masonry.
aiguillette	1.
	syl	ai:guil+lette
	pron	<2Agwi1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal tip or tag on loops of ornamental braid on military uniforms.
aiguillette	2.
	syl	ai:guil+lette
	pron	<2Agwi1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {aglet}.
AIH	0.
	syl	A.I.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	artificial insemination (by) husband.
aikido	ety	from Japanese, from ai to harmonize+ ki control, breath+ do way
aikido	0.
	syl	ai:kid:o
	pron	<1Ikid*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese system of self-defence employing similar principles to judo.
aikona	ety	from Zulu
aikona	0.
	syl	ai:ko+na
	pron	<1Ikc:n*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	S. African.
	def	an informal word express?!ing strong negation.
ail	ety	Old English eglan to trouble, from egle troublesome, painful, related to Gothic agls shameful
ail	1.
	syl	ail
	pron	<Al>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trouble; afflict.
ail	2.
	syl	ail
	pron	<Al>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel unwell.
ailanthus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Amboinese ai lanto tree (of) the gods
ailanthuses	infl
	head	ailanthus
	syl	ai:lan+thus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ailanthus	0.
	syl	ai:lan+thus
	pron	<A1l@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an E Asian simaroubaceous deciduous tree, planted in Europe and North America, having pinnate leaves, small greenish flowers, and winged fruits. Also called: {tree of heaven}.
aileron	ety	C20: from French, diminutive of aile wing
aileron	0.
	syl	ai:ler+on
	pron	<1Al*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a flap hinged to the trailing edge of an aircraft wing to provide lateral control, as in a bank or roll.
ailing	0.
	syl	ail+ing
	pron	<1AliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwell, esp. over a long period.
ailment	0.
	syl	ail+ment
	pron	<1Alm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight but often persistent illness.
ailurophile	ety	C20: facetious coinage from Greek ailuros cat+-#7phile 
ailurophile	0.
	syl	ai:lu+ro+phile
	pron	<I1lu*r*2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who likes cats.
ailurophilia	sub
	head	ailurophile
	syl	ai:lu+ro+phil:i:a
	pron	<I2lu*r*1fili*>
	pos	n.
ailurophobe	ety	C20: from Greek ailuros cat+-#7phobe 
ailurophobe	0.
	syl	ai:lu+ro+phobe
	pron	<I1lu*r*2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dislikes or is afraid of cats.
aim	ety	C14: via Old French aesmer from Latin aestim*_are to #7estimate 
aim	1.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	vb.
	def	to point (a weapon, missile, etc.) or direct (a blow) at a particular person or object; level.
aim	2.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct (satire, criticism, etc.) at a person, object, etc.
aim	3.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at or an infinitive
	def	to propose or intend.
	exam	1	we aim to leave early.
aim	4.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at or for
	def	to direct one's efforts or strive (towards).
	exam	1	to aim at better communications;
	exam	2	to aim high.
aim	5.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of directing something at an object.
aim	6.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in which something is pointed; line of sighting (esp. in the phrase {to take aim}) .
aim	7.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	n.
	def	the object at which something is aimed; target.
aim	8.
	syl	aim
	pron	<Am>
	pos	n.
	def	intention; purpose.
aimless	0.
	syl	aim+less
	pron	<1Amlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no goal, purpose, or direction.
aimlessly	sub
	head	aimless
	syl	aim+less+ly
	pos	adv.
aimlessness	sub
	head	aimless
	syl	aim+less+ness
	pos	n.
ain	H1.0.
	syl	ain
	pron	<An>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a Scot. word for {own}.
ain	H2.0.
	syl	a:in
	pron	<1a:jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ayin}.
Ain	1.
	syl	Ain
	pron	French <?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a department in E central France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Bourg. Pop.: 386943 (1975). Area: 5785 sq. km (2256 sq. miles).
Ain	2.
	syl	Ain
	pron	French <?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains and flowing south to the Rh*^one. Length: 190 km (118 miles).
ain't	0.
	syl	ain't
	pron	<Ant>
	qual	Not standard. contraction of
	def	am not, is not, are not, have not, has not.
	exam	1	I ain't seen it. #e
Aintab	0.
	syl	Ain+tab
	pron	<In1ta:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1921) of {Gaziantep}.
Ainu	ety	Ainu: man
Ainus	infl
	head	Ainu
	or	Ainu
	syl	Ai:nus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ainu	infl
	or	Ainus
	syl	Ai:nu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ainu	1.
	syl	Ai:nu
	pron	<1Inu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the aboriginal people of Japan, now mostly intermixed with Mongoloid immigrants whose skin colour is more yellowish.
Ainu	2.
	syl	Ai:nu
	pron	<1Inu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, of no known relationships, still spoken in parts of Hokkaido and elsewhere.
aioli	ety	from French ail garlic
aioli	0.
	syl	a*"i:o:li
	pron	<I1*uli>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	garlic mayonnaise.
air	ety	C13: via Old French and Latin from Greek a*_er the lower atmosphere
air	1.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mixture of gases that forms the earth's atmosphere. At sea level dry air has a density of 1.226 kilograms per sq. metre and consists of 78.08 per cent nitrogen, 20.95 per cent oxygen, 0.93 per cent argon, 0.03 per cent carbon dioxide, with smaller quantities of ozone and inert gases; water vapour varies between 0 and 4 per cent and in industrial areas sulphur gases may be present as pollutants.
air	2.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	the space above and around the earth; sky. Related adj.: {aerial}.
air	3.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	breeze; slight wind.
air	4.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	public expression; utterance.
	exam	1	to give air to one's complaints.
air	5.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive quality.
	exam	1	an air of mystery.
air	6.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's distinctive appearance, manner, or bearing.
air	7.a.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple tune for either vocal or instrumental performance.
air	7.b.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {aria}.
air	8.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	transportation in aircraft (esp. in the phrase {by air) }.
air	9.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {{breath} (senses 1-3).}
clear the air	10.
	head	air
	syl	clear the air.
	def	to rid a situation of tension or discord by settling misunderstandings, etc.
give (someone) the air	11.
	head	air
	syl	give (someone) the air.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to reject or dismiss (someone).
air	12.a.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	in circulation; current.
air	12.b.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	in the process of being decided; unsettled.
into thin air	13.
	head	air
	syl	into thin air.
	def	leaving no trace behind.
on	14.
	head	air
	or	off the air
	syl	on
	usage	not
	def	in the act of broadcasting or (not) being broadcast on radio or television.
take the air	15.
	head	air
	syl	take the air.
	def	to go out of doors, as for a short walk or ride.
air	16.a.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	uncertain.
air	16.b.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	agitated or excited.
walk	17.
	head	air
	or	tread on air
	syl	walk
	def	to feel elated.
air	18.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Compare {{earth} (sense 10)}, {{fire} (sense 24)}, {{water} (sense 12).}
air	19.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expose or be exposed to the air so as to cool or freshen; ventilate.
	exam	1	to air a room.
air	20.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expose or be exposed to warm or heated air so as to dry.
	exam	1	to air linen.
air	21.
	syl	air
	pron	<e*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make known publicly; display; publicize.
	exam	1	to air one's opinions.
Air	0.
	syl	A:*"ir
	pron	<1a:i*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of N central Niger, in the Sahara, rising to 1500 m (5000 ft.): a former native kingdom. Area: about 77700 sq. km (30000 sq. miles). Also called: {Asben, Azbine}.
AIR	0.
	syl	A.I.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	All India Radio.
air alert	1.
	syl	air a:lert
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the condition in which combat aircraft are airborne and ready for an operation.
air alert	2.
	syl	air a:lert
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a signal to prepare for this.
air bag	0.
	syl	air bag
	pos	n.
	def	a safety device in a car, consisting of a bag that inflates automatically in an accident and prevents the passengers from being thrown forwards.
air base	0.
	syl	air base
	pos	n.
	def	a centre from which military aircraft operate. Also called: {air station}.
air bed	0.
	syl	air bed
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable mattress.
air bladder	1.
	syl	air blad+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Ichthyol.
	def	an air-filled sac, lying above the alimentary canal in bony fishes, that regulates buoyancy at different depths by a variation in the pressure of the air. Also called: {swim bladder}.
air bladder	2.
	syl	air blad+der
	pos	n.
	def	any air-filled sac, such as one of the bladders of seaweeds.
airboat	0.
	syl	air+boat
	pron	<1e*2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swamp boat}.
airborne	1.
	syl	air+borne
	pron	<1e*2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	conveyed by or through the air.
airborne	2.
	syl	air+borne
	pron	<1e*2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of aircraft
	def	flying; in the air.
air brake	1.
	syl	air brake
	pos	n.
	def	a brake operated by compressed air, esp. in heavy vehicles and trains.
air brake	2.
	syl	air brake
	pos	n.
	def	an articulated flap or small parachute for reducing the speed of an aircraft. Also called: {dive brake}.
air brake	3.
	syl	air brake
	pos	n.
	def	a rotary fan or propeller connected to a shaft to reduce its speed.
airbrick	0.
	syl	air+brick
	pron	<1e*2brik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a brick with holes in it, put into the wall of a building for ventilation.
air bridge	0.
	syl	air bridge
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a link by air transport between two places, esp. two places separated by a stretch of sea.
airbrush	0.
	syl	air+brush
	pron	<1e*2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	an atomizer for spraying paint or varnish by means of compressed air.
airburst	0.
	syl	air+burst
	pron	<1e*2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the explosion of a bomb, shell, etc., in the air.
airbus	0.
	syl	air+bus
	pron	<1e*2b^s>
	pos	n.
	def	an airliner operated over short distances.
air chief marshal	0.
	syl	air chief mar+shal
	pos	n.
	def	a senior officer of the Royal Air Force and certain other air forces, of equivalent rank to admiral in the Royal Navy.
air commodore	0.
	syl	air com+mo+dore
	pos	n.
	def	a senior officer of the Royal Air Force and certain other air forces, of equivalent rank to brigadier in the Army.
air-condition	0.
	syl	air-con:di:tion
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply air conditioning to.
air conditioning	0.
	syl	air con+di+tion+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system or process for controlling the temperature and sometimes the humidity and purity of the air in a house, etc.
air conditioner	sub
	head	air conditioning
	syl	air con+di+tion+er
	pos	n.
air-cool	0.
	syl	air-cool
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cool (an engine, etc.) by a flow of air. Compare {water-cool}.
air corridor	0.
	syl	air cor+ri+dor
	pos	n.
	def	an air route along which aircraft are allowed to fly.
air cover	0.a.
	syl	air cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	the support of military forces by additional airborne units.
air cover	0.b.
	syl	air cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	the aircraft providing this. Also called: {air support}.
aircraft	infl
	syl	air+craft.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aircraft	0.
	syl	air+craft
	pron	<1e*2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	any machine capable of flying by means of buoyancy or aerodynamic forces, such as a glider, helicopter, or aeroplane.
aircraft carrier	0.
	syl	air+craft car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a warship built with an extensive flat deck space for the launch and recovery of aircraft.
aircrafabric	alt
	head	aircraft cloth
	or	aircraft cloth
	syl	air+crafab+ric
	pos	n.
aircraft cloth	0.
	or	aircrafabric
	syl	air+craft cloth
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {aeroplane cloth}.
aircraftsman	alt
	head	aircraftman
	or	aircraftman
	syl	air+crafts+man
	pos	n.
aircraftmen	infl
	head	aircraftman
	syl	air+craft+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aircraftman	0.
	or	aircraftsman
	syl	air+craft+man
	pron	<1e*2kra:ftm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a serviceman of the most junior rank in the RAF. {?-#!air+craft+@!wom@.an} {#!air+crafts+@!wom@.an}
aircrew	0.
	syl	air+crew
	pron	<1e*2kru:>
	pos	n.
	def	the crew of an aircraft.
air curtain	0.
	syl	air cur+tain
	pos	n.
	def	an air stream across a doorway to exclude draughts, etc.
air cushion	1.
	syl	air cush+ion
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable cushion, usually made of rubber or plastic.
air cushion	2.
	syl	air cush+ion
	pos	n.
	def	the pocket of air that supports a hovercraft.
air cushion	3.
	syl	air cush+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a form of pneumatic suspension consisting of an enclosed volume of air. See also {air spring}.
air cylinder	0.
	syl	air cyl+in+der
	pos	n.
	def	a cylinder containing air, esp. one fitted with a piston and used for damping purposes.
Airdrie	0.
	syl	Air+drie
	pron	<1e*dri>
	pos	n.
	def	a burgh and town in W central Scotland, E of Glasgow: coal and iron industries. Pop.: 37736 (1971).
airdrome	0.
	syl	air+drome
	pron	<1e*2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {aerodrome}.
airdrop	1.
	syl	air+drop
	pron	<1e*2drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a delivery of supplies, troops, etc., from an aircraft by parachute.
airdrops	infl
	head	airdrop
	syl	air+drops
	pos	vb.
airdropping	infl
	head	airdrop
	syl	air+drop+ping
	pos	vb.
airdropped	infl
	head	airdrop
	syl	air+dropped.
	pos	vb.
airdrop	2.
	syl	air+drop
	pron	<1e*2drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver (supplies, etc.) by an airdrop.
air-dries	infl
	head	air-dry
	syl	air-dries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
air-drying	infl
	head	air-dry
	syl	air-dry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
air-dried	infl
	head	air-dry
	syl	air-dried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
air-dry	0.
	syl	air-dry
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dry by exposure to the air.
Aire	0.
	syl	Aire
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N England rising in the Pennines and flowing southeast mainly through West Yorkshire to the Ouse. Length: 112 km (70 miles).
Airedale	ety	C19: name of a district in Yorkshire
Airedale	0.
	syl	Aire+dale
	pron	<1e*2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a large rough-haired tan-coloured breed of terrier characterized by a black saddle-shaped patch on the back. Also called: {Airedale terrier}.
air embolism	0.
	syl	air em+bo+lism
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aeroembolism}.
airfield	0.
	syl	air+field
	pron	<1e*2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a landing and taking-off area for aircraft, usually with permanent buildings.
airflow	0.
	syl	air+flow
	pron	<1e*2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the flow of air in a wind tunnel or past a moving aircraft, car, train, etc.; airstream.
airfoil	0.
	syl	air+foil
	pron	<1e*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {aerofoil}.
air force	1.a.
	syl	air force
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of a nation's armed services primarily responsible for military aircraft.
air force	1.b.
	syl	air force
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an air-force base.
air force	2.
	syl	air force
	pos	n.
	def	a formation in the U.S. and certain other air forces larger than an air division but smaller than an air command.
airframe	0.
	syl	air+frame
	pron	<1e*2frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of an aircraft, excluding its engines.
air gas	0.
	syl	air gas
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {producer gas}.
airglow	0.
	syl	air+glow
	pron	<1e*2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the faint light from the upper atmosphere in the night sky, esp. in low latitudes.
air gun	0.
	syl	air gun
	pos	n.
	def	a gun discharged by means of compressed air.
airhead	0.
	syl	air+head
	pron	<1e*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military, chiefly U.S.
	def	an area secured in hostile territory of sufficient size to allow the continuous supply of troops and equipment by air.
air hole	1.
	syl	air hole
	pos	n.
	def	a hole that allows the passage of air, esp. for ventilation.
air hole	2.
	syl	air hole
	pos	n.
	def	a section of open water in a frozen surface.
air hole	3.
	syl	air hole
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {{air pocket} (sense 1).}
air hostess	0.
	syl	air host+ess
	pos	n.
	def	a stewardess on an airliner.
airily	1.
	syl	air:i+ly
	pron	<1e*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a jaunty or high-spirited manner.
airily	2.
	syl	air:i+ly
	pron	<1e*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a light or delicate manner.
airiness	1.
	syl	air:i+ness
	pron	<1e*rinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being fresh, light, or breezy.
airiness	2.
	syl	air:i+ness
	pron	<1e*rinis>
	pos	n.
	def	lightness of heart; gaiety.
airing	1.a.
	syl	air+ing
	pron	<1e*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure to air or warmth, as for drying or ventilation.
airing	1.b.
	syl	air+ing
	pron	<1e*riG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	airing cupboard.
airing	2.
	syl	air+ing
	pron	<1e*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an excursion in the open air.
airing	3.
	syl	air+ing
	pron	<1e*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure to public debate.
air-intake	1.a.
	syl	air-in:take
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in an aircraft through which air is drawn, esp. for the engines.
air-intake	1.b.
	syl	air-in:take
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of air drawn in.
air-intake	2.
	syl	air-in:take
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a carburettor or similar device through which air enters an internal-combustion engine.
air-intake	3.
	syl	air-in:take
	pos	n.
	def	any opening, etc., through which air enters.
air jacket	1.
	syl	air jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	an air-filled envelope or compartment surround?!ing a machine or part to reduce the rate at which heat is transferred to or from it. Compare {water jacket}.
air jacket	2.
	syl	air jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {life jacket}.
airless	1.
	syl	air+less
	pron	<1e*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking fresh air; stuffy or sultry.
airless	2.
	syl	air+less
	pron	<1e*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of air.
airlessness	sub
	head	airless
	syl	air+less+ness
	pos	n.
air letter	0.
	syl	air let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{aerogram} (sense 1).}
airlift	1.
	syl	air+lift
	pron	<1e*2lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the transportation by air of passengers, troops, cargo, etc., esp. when other routes are blocked.
airlift	2.
	syl	air+lift
	pron	<1e*2lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport by an airlift.
airline	1.a.
	syl	air+line
	pron	<1e*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo.
airline	1.b.
	syl	air+line
	pron	<1e*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an airline pilot.
airline	2.
	syl	air+line
	pron	<1e*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a hose or tube carrying air under pressure.
airline	3.
	syl	air+line
	pron	<1e*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a beeline.
airliner	0.
	syl	air+lin+er
	pron	<1e*2lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large passenger aircraft.
airlock	1.
	syl	air+lock
	pron	<1e*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a bubble in a pipe causing an obstruction or stoppage to the flow.
airlock	2.
	syl	air+lock
	pron	<1e*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	an airtight chamber with regulated air pressure used to gain access to a space that has air under pressure.
air mail	1.
	syl	air mail
	pos	n.
	def	the system of conveying mail by aircraft.
air mail	2.
	syl	air mail
	pos	n.
	def	mail conveyed by aircraft.
air-mail	infl
	head	air mail
	syl	air-mail.
	pos	adj.
air mail	3.
	syl	air mail
	pos	adj.
	def	of, used for, or concerned with air mail.
air-mail	infl
	head	air mail
	syl	air-mail.
	pos	vb.
air mail	4.
	syl	air mail
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send by air mail.
airmen	infl
	head	airman
	syl	air+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
airman	0.
	syl	air+man
	pron	<1e*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aviator, esp. one serving in the armed forces.
airwoman	sub
	head	airman
	syl	air+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
air marshal	1.
	syl	air mar+shal
	pos	n.
	def	a senior Royal Air Force officer of equivalent rank to a vice admiral in the Royal Navy.
air marshal	2.
	syl	air mar+shal
	pos	n.
	def	a Royal Australian Air Force officer of the highest rank.
air mass	0.
	syl	air mass
	pos	n.
	def	a large body of air having characteristics of temperature, moisture, and pressure that are approximately uniform horizontally.
air mile	0.
	syl	air mile
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{nautical mile} (sense 1).}
air-minded	0.
	syl	air-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	interested in or promoting aviation or aircraft.
air-mindedness	sub
	head	air-minded
	syl	air-mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
Air Officer	0.
	syl	Air Of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer in the Royal Air Force above the rank of Group Captain.
airplane	0.
	syl	air+plane
	pron	<1e*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {aeroplane}.
air plant	0.
	syl	air plant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {epiphyte}.
air pocket	1.
	syl	air pock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a localized region of low air density or a descending air current, causing an aircraft to suffer an abrupt decrease in height.
air pocket	2.
	syl	air pock+et
	pos	n.
	def	any pocket of air that prevents the flow of a liquid or gas, as in a pipe.
airport	0.
	syl	air+port
	pron	<1e*2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a landing and taking-off area for civil aircraft, usually with surfaced runways and aircraft maintenance and passenger facilities.
air power	0.
	syl	air pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the strength of a nation's air force.
air pump	0.
	syl	air pump
	pos	n.
	def	a device for pumping air in or out of something.
air raid	0.a.
	syl	air raid
	pos	n.
	def	an attack by hostile aircraft or missiles.
air raid	0.b.
	syl	air raid
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an air-raid shelter.
air-raid warden	0.
	syl	air-raid ward+en
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a civil defence organization responsible for enforcing regulations, etc., during an air attack.
air rifle	0.
	syl	air ri+fle
	pos	n.
	def	a rifle discharged by compressed air.
airs	0.
	syl	airs
	pron	<e*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	affected manners intended to impress others (esp. in the phrases {give oneself airs, put on airs) }.
air sac	1.
	syl	air sac
	pos	n.
	def	any of the membranous air-filled extensions of the lungs of birds, which increase the efficiency of gaseous exchange in the lungs.
air sac	2.
	syl	air sac
	pos	n.
	def	any of the thin-walled extensions of the tracheae of insects having a similar function.
air scoop	0.
	syl	air scoop
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted to the surface of an aircraft to provide air pressure or ventilation from the airflow.
Air Scout	0.
	syl	Air Scout
	pos	n.
	def	a scout belonging to a scout troop that specializes in flying, gliding, etc. See {Scout}.
airscrew	0.
	syl	air+screw
	pron	<1e*2skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an aircraft propeller.
air-sea rescue	0.
	syl	air-sea res+cue
	pos	n.
	def	an air rescue at sea.
air shaft	0.
	syl	air shaft
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft for ventilation, esp. in a mine or tunnel.
airship	0.
	syl	air+ship
	pron	<1e*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a lighter-than-air self-propelled craft. Also called: {dirigible}.
airsick	0.
	syl	air+sick
	pron	<1e*2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	sick or nauseated from travelling in an aircraft.
airsickness	sub
	head	airsick
	syl	air+2sick+ness
	pos	n.
air sock	0.
	syl	air sock
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {windsock}.
airspace	0.
	syl	air+space
	pron	<1e*2spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmosphere above the earth or part of the earth, esp. the atmosphere above a country deemed to be under its jurisdiction.
airspeed	0.
	syl	air+speed
	pron	<1e*2spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the speed of an aircraft relative to the air in which it moves. Compare {groundspeed}.
air spray	0.
	syl	air spray
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{aerosol} (sense 3).}
air spring	0.
	syl	air spring
	pos	n.
	qual	Mechanical engineering.
	def	an enclosed pocket of air used to absorb shock or sudden fluctuations of load.
air station	0.
	syl	air sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an airfield, usually smaller than an airport but having facilities for the maintenance of aircraft.
airstream	1.
	syl	air+stream
	pron	<1e*2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind, esp. at a high altitude.
airstream	2.
	syl	air+stream
	pron	<1e*2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a current of moving air.
airstrip	0.
	syl	air+strip
	pron	<1e*2strip>
	pos	n.
	def	a cleared area for the landing and taking off of aircraft; runway. Also called: {landing strip}.
airt	ety	C14: from Scots Gaelic aird point of the compass, height
airth	alt
	head	airt
	or	airt
	syl	airth
	pron	<e*T>
	pos	n.
airt	0.
	or	airth
	syl	airt
	pron	<e*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a direction or point of the compass, esp. the direction of the wind.
air terminal	0.
	syl	air ter+mi+nal
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a building in a city from which air passengers are taken by road or rail to an airport.
airtight	1.
	syl	air+tight
	pron	<1e*2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permitting the passage of air either in or out.
airtight	2.
	syl	air+tight
	pron	<1e*2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no weak points; invulnerable.
	exam	1	an airtight argument.
air-to-air	0.
	syl	air-to-air
	pos	adj.
	def	operating between aircraft in flight.
air traffic	1.
	syl	air traf+fic
	pos	n.
	def	the organized movement of aircraft within a given space.
air traffic	2.
	syl	air traf+fic
	pos	n.
	def	the passengers, cargo, or mail carried by aircraft.
air-traffic control	0.
	syl	air-traf:fic con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	an organization that determines the altitude, speed, and direction at which planes fly in a given area, giving instructions to pilots by radio.
air turbine	0.
	syl	air tur+bine
	pos	n.
	def	a small turbine driven by compressed air, esp. one used as a starter for engines.
air valve	1.
	syl	air valve
	pos	n.
	def	a device for controlling the flow of air in a pipe.
air valve	2.
	syl	air valve
	pos	n.
	def	a valve for exhausting air from a fluid system, esp. from a central-heating installation. See also {bleed valve}.
air vesicavity	alt
	head	air vesicle
	or	air vesicle
	syl	air ves:i+cav+i:ty
	pos	n.
air vesicle	1.
	or	air vesicavity
	syl	air ves:i+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a large air-filled intercellular space in some aquatic plants.
air vesicle	2.
	or	air vesicavity
	syl	air ves:i+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a large intercellular space in a leaf into which a stoma opens.
air vice-marshal	1.
	syl	air vice-mar:shal
	pos	n.
	def	a senior Royal Air Force officer of equivalent rank to a rear admiral in the Royal Navy.
air vice-marshal	2.
	syl	air vice-mar:shal
	pos	n.
	def	a Royal Australian Air Force officer of the second highest rank.
airwaves	0.
	syl	air+waves
	pron	<1e*2wAvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	radio waves used in radio and television broadcasting.
airway	1.
	syl	air+way
	pron	<1e*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an air route, esp. one that is fully equipped with emergency landing fields, navigational aids, etc.
airway	2.
	syl	air+way
	pron	<1e*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage for ventilation, esp. in a mine.
airworthy	0.
	syl	air+wor:thy
	pron	<1e*2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	safe to fly.
airier	infl
	head	airy
	syl	air:i+er
	pos	adj.
airiest	infl
	head	airy
	syl	air:i+est.
	pos	adj.
airy	1.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in fresh air.
airy	2.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	spacious or uncluttered.
airy	3.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to air.
airy	4.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	weightless and insubstantial.
	exam	1	an airy gossamer.
airy	5.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	light and graceful in movement.
airy	6.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	buoyant and gay; lively.
airy	7.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	visionary; fanciful.
	exam	1	airy promises;
	exam	2	airy plans.
airy	8.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no material substance.
	exam	1	airy spirits.
airy	9.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	high up in the air; lofty.
airy	10.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed in the air; aerial.
airy	11.
	syl	air:y
	pron	<1e*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonchalant; superficial.
airy-fairy	ety	C19: from Tennyson's poem Lillian (1830), where the central figure is described as @6Airy, fairy Lillian@9
airy-fairy	1.
	syl	air:y-fair:y
	pron	<1e*ri1fe*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fanciful and unrealistic.
	exam	1	an airy-fairy scheme.
airy-fairy	2.
	syl	air:y-fair:y
	pron	<1e*ri1fe*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	delicate to the point of being insubstantial; light.
Ayesha	alt
	head	Aisha
	or	Aisha
	syl	A:ye:sha
	pron	<1a:E2Sa:>
	pos	n.
Aisha	0.
	or	Ayesha
	syl	A:i:sha
	pron	<1a:E2Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	??613-678 #7a.d., the favourite wife of Mohammed; daughter of Abu Bekr.
aisle	ety	C14 ele (later aile, aisle, through confusion with isle (island)), via Old French from Latin *_ala wing
aisle	1.
	syl	aisle
	pron	<Il>
	pos	n.
	def	a passageway separating seating areas in a theatre, church, etc.; gangway.
aisle	2.
	syl	aisle
	pron	<Il>
	pos	n.
	def	a lateral division in a church flanking the nave or chancel.
(rolling) in the aisles	3.
	head	aisle
	syl	(rolling) in the aisles.
	usage	Informal. of an audience
	def	overcome with laughter.
aisled	sub
	head	aisle
	syl	aisled
	pos	adj.
aisleless	sub
	head	aisle
	syl	aisle+less
	pos	adj.
Aisne	1.
	syl	Aisne
	pron	<An>, French <en>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE France, in Picardy region. Capital: Laon. Pop.: 549372 (1975). Area: 7428 sq. km (2897 sq. miles).
Aisne	2.
	syl	Aisne
	pron	<An>, French <en>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N France, rising in the Argonne Forest and flowing northwest and west to the River Oise: scene of several battles during World War I. Length: 282 km (175 miles).
ait	ety	Old English *_ygett small island, from ieg #7island 
eyot	alt
	head	ait
	or	ait
	syl	eyot
	pos	n.
ait	0.
	or	eyot
	syl	ait
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	an islet, esp. in a river.
aitch	ety	C16: a phonetic spelling
aitch	0.
	syl	aitch
	pron	<AC>
	pos	n.
	def	the letter or the sound represented by it.
	exam	1	he drops his aitches.
aitchbone	ety	C15 hach-boon, altered from earlier nache-bone, nage-bone (a nache mistaken for an ache, an aitch; compare #7adder) ; nache buttock, via Old French from Late Latin natica, from Latin natis buttock
aitchbone	1.
	syl	aitch+bone
	pron	<1AC2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the rump bone or floor of the pelvis in cattle.
aitchbone	2.
	syl	aitch+bone
	pron	<1AC2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of beef from or including the rump bone.
Robert Grant	1.
	head	Aitken
	syl	Rob:ert Grant.
	def	1864-1951, U.S. astronomer who discovered over three thousand double stars.
William Maxwell	2.
	head	Aitken
	syl	Wil:liam Max:well.
	def	See {Beaverbrook}.
Aix-en-Provence	0.
	syl	Aix-en-Pro:vence
	pron	French <eks>, French <*~a> <prc1v*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and spa in SE France: the medieval capital of Provence. Pop.: 114014 (1975). Also called: {Aix}.
Aix-la-Chapelle	0.
	syl	Aix-la-Cha:pelle
	pron	French <eks>, French <la> <Sa1pel>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Aachen}.
A'iyina	0.
	syl	A*'i+yi+na
	pron	<1Ajina>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Aegina}.
AJA	0.
	syl	A.J.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Journalists' Association.
Ajaccio	0.
	syl	A:jac+cio
	pron	<*1J@tsi2*u>, <-1JA->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Corsica, a port on the W coast. Pop.: 44659 (1968).
ajar	ety	C18: altered form of obsolete on char, literally: on the turn; char, from Old English cierran to turn
ajar	H1.0.
	syl	a:jar
	pron	<*1Ja:>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv. postpositive; adv.
	usage	esp. of a door or window
	def	slightly open.
ajar	ety	C19: altered form of at jar at discord. See #7jar %2
ajar	H2.0.
	syl	a:jar
	pron	<*1Ja:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not in harmony.
Ajax	1.
	syl	A:jax
	pron	<1AJ@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Telamon; a Greek hero of the Trojan War who killed himself in vexation when Achilles' armour was given to Odysseus.
Ajax	2.
	syl	A:jax
	pron	<1AJ@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	called a Locrian king, a swift-footed Greek hero of the Trojan War.
AJC	0.
	syl	A.J.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Jockey Club.
Ajmer	0.
	syl	Aj+mer
	pron	<^J1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW India, in Rajasthan: textile centre. Pop.: 262851 (1971).
Akademi	0.
	syl	A:kad+e:mi
	pron	<*1ka:d*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a learned society.
Akan	infl
	or	Akans
	syl	A:kan
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Akans	infl
	head	Akan
	or	Akan
	syl	A:kans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Akan	1.
	syl	A:kan
	pron	<1a:ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of Ghana and the E Ivory Coast.
Akan	2.
	syl	A:kan
	pron	<1a:ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, having two chief dialects, Fanti and Twi, and belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Akbar	0.
	syl	Ak:bar
	pron	<1@kba:>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1542-1605, Mogul emperor of India (1556-1605), who extended the Mogul empire to include N India.
Akela	ety	C20: after a character in Kipling's The Jungle Book (1894-95), who is the leader of a wolfpack
Akela	0.
	syl	A:ke+la
	pron	<a:1kAl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the adult leader of a pack of Cub Scouts. U.S. equivalent: {Den Mother}.
akene	0.
	syl	a:kene
	pron	<*1kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {achene}.
Akhaia	0.
	syl	A:kha:*"i:a
	pron	<2aka1ia>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Achaea}.
akhara	0.
	syl	a:kha+ra
	pron	<*1ka:ra:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a gymnasium.
Akhenaton	alt
	head	Akhenaten
	or	Akhenaten
	syl	Ak:he:na:ton
	pron	<2@k*1na:tN>
	pos	n.
Akhenaten	0.
	or	Akhenaton
	syl	Ak:he:na:ten
	pron	<2@k*1na:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	original name died ??1358 #7b.c., king of Egypt, of the 18th dynasty; he moved his capital from Thebes to Tell El Amarna and introduced the cult of Aten.
Anna	infl
	head	Akhmatova
	syl	An:na
	pron	<1ann*>
	pos	n.
Akhmatova	0.
	syl	Akh:ma:to:va
	pron	Russian <ax1mat*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	pseudo?!nym of 1889-1966, Russian poetess: noted for her concise and intensely personal lyrics.
Akihito	0.
	syl	Ak:i:hi:to
	pron	<2@ki1hEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, crown prince of Japan.
akimbo	ety	C15: in kenebowe, literally: in keen bow, that is, in a sharp curve
akimbo	0.
	syl	a:kim+bo
	pron	<*1kimb*u>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	with hands on hips and elbows projecting outwards.
akin	1.
	syl	a:kin
	pron	<*1kin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	related by blood; of the same kin.
akin	2.
	syl	a:kin
	pron	<*1kin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by to
	def	having similar characteristics, properties, etc.
Accad	alt
	head	Akkad
	or	Akkad
	syl	Ac+cad
	pron	<1@k@d>
	pos	n.
Akkad	1.
	or	Accad
	syl	Ak+kad
	pron	<1@k@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city on the Euphrates in N Babylonia, the centre of a major empire and civilization (2360-2180 #7b.c.) . Ancient name: {Agade}.
Akkad	2.
	or	Accad
	syl	Ak+kad
	pron	<1@k@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region lying north of Babylon, from which the Akkadian language and culture is named.
Accadian	alt
	head	Akkadian
	or	Akkadian
	syl	Ac+ca+di:an
	pron	<*1k@di*n>, <*1kA->
	pos	n.
Akkadian	1.
	or	Accadian
	syl	Ak+ka+di:an
	pron	<*1k@di*n>, <*1kA->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Semitic people who lived in central Mesopotamia in the second millennium #7b.c.
Akkadian	2.
	or	Accadian
	syl	Ak+ka+di:an
	pron	<*1k@di*n>, <*1kA->
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, belonging to the E Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Akkadian	3.
	or	Accadian
	syl	Ak+ka+di:an
	pron	<*1k@di*n>, <*1kA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Akkerman	0.
	syl	Ak+ker+man
	pron	Russian <akir1man>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1946) of {Byelgorod-Dnestrovski}.
Akmolinsk	0.
	syl	Ak+mo+linsk
	pron	Russian <ak1mclinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1961) of {Tselinograd}.
Akron	0.
	syl	Ak+ron
	pron	<1@kr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Ohio. Pop.: 261520 (1973 est.).
Axum	alt
	head	Aksum
	or	Aksum
	syl	Ax:um
	pron	<1a:ksum>
	pos	n.
Aksum	0.
	or	Axum
	syl	Ak+sum
	pron	<1a:ksum>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in N Ethiopia, in Tigr*'e province: capital of the Aksumite Empire (1st to 6th centuries #7a.d.) #7. According to tradition, the Ark of the Covenant was brought here from Jerusalem.
Aktyubinsk	0.
	syl	Ak+tyu+binsk
	pron	Russian <ak1tju:binsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the Soviet Union, in the Kazakh SSR. Pop.: 175000 (1975 est.).
Akure	0.
	syl	A:ku+re
	pron	<*1ku:rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Nigeria, capital of Ondo state: agricultural trade centre. Pop.: 71106 (1963).
akvavit	0.
	syl	ak+va+vit
	pron	<1a:kva:2vEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {aquavit}.
Al	0.
	syl	Al
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	aluminium.
AL	0.
	syl	AL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Albania.
al	0.
	syl	al.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	alcohol alcoholic.
AL	alt
	or	AL
	syl	AL
AL	0.
	or	AL
	syl	A.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Anglo-Latin.
-al	ety	from Latin -*_alis 
-al	H1.0.
	syl	-al
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of; related to; connected with.
	exam	1	functional;
	exam	2	sectional;
	exam	3	tonal.
-al	ety	via Old French -aille, -ail, from Latin -*_alia, neuter plural used as substantive, from -*_alis -#7al %1
-al	H2.0.
	syl	-al
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	the act or process of doing what is indicated by the verb stem.
	exam	1	rebuttal;
	exam	2	recital;
	exam	3	renewal.
-al	ety	shortened from #7aldehyde 
-al	H3.0.
	syl	-al
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-al	H3.1.
	syl	-al
	def	indicating an aliphatic aldehyde containing six or more carbon atoms.
	exam	1	hexanal.
-al	H3.2.
	syl	-al
	usage	not used systematically
	def	indicating any aldehyde.
	exam	1	salicylal.
-al	H3.3.
	syl	-al
	def	indicating a pharmaceutical product.
	exam	1	phenobarbital.
alae	infl
	head	ala
	syl	a:lae
	pron	<1AlE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ala	1.
	syl	a:la
	pron	<1Al*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a wing or flat winglike process or structure, such as a part of some bones and cartilages.
ala	2.
	syl	a:la
	pron	<1Al*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a winglike part, such as one of the wings of a sycamore seed or one of the flat petals of a sweet pea flower.
a la	ety	C17: from French, short for *`a la mode de in the style of
a la	1.
	syl	*`a la
	pron	<a:> <la:>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the manner or style of.
a la	2.
	syl	*`a la
	pron	<a:> <la:>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la>
	pos	prep.
	def	as prepared in (a particular place) or by or for (a particular person).
Ala	0.
	syl	Ala.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Alabama.
Alabama	1.
	syl	Al:a+bam:a
	pron	<2@l*1b@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southeastern U.S., on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of coastal and W lowlands crossed by the Tombigbee, Black Warrior, and Alabama Rivers, with parts of the Tennessee Valley and Cumberland Plateau in the north; noted for producing cotton and white marble. Capital: Montgomery. Pop.: 3444165 (1970). Area: 131333 sq. km (50708 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ala}. or (with zip code) {AL}
Alabama	2.
	syl	Al:a+bam:a
	pron	<2@l*1b@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Alabama, flowing southwest to the Mobile and Tensaw Rivers. Length: 507 km (315 miles).
Alabamian	sub
	head	Alabama
	syl	Al:a+1bam+i:an
	pos	adj.
alabaster	ety	C14: from Old French alabastre, from Latin alabaster, from Greek alabastros 
alabaster	1.
	syl	al:a+bas+ter
	pron	<1@l*2ba:st*>, <-2b@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained usually white, opaque, or translucent variety of gypsum used for statues, vases, etc.
alabaster	2.
	syl	al:a+bas+ter
	pron	<1@l*2ba:st*>, <-2b@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of hard semitranslucent calcite, often banded like marble.
alabaster	3.
	syl	al:a+bas+ter
	pron	<1@l*2ba:st*>, <-2b@st*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling alabaster.
alabastrine	sub
	head	alabaster
	syl	al:a+1bas+trine
	pos	adj.
a la carte	ety	C19: from French, literally: accord?!ing to the card
a la carte	1.
	syl	*`a la carte
	pron	<a:> <la:> <1ka:t>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la> <1kart>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of a menu or a section of a menu
	def	having dishes listed separately and individually priced. Compare {table d'h*^ote}.
a la carte	2.
	syl	*`a la carte
	pron	<a:> <la:> <1ka:t>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la> <1kart>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of a dish
	def	offered on such a menu.
alack	ety	C15: from a ah&!+ lack loss, #7lack 
alackaday	alt
	head	alack
	or	alack
	syl	a:lack:a+day
	pron	<*1l@k*2dA>
	pos	interj.
alack	0.
	or	alackaday
	syl	a:lack
	pron	<*1l@k>
	pos	interj.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {alas}.
alacrity	ety	C15: from Latin alacrit*_as, from alacer lively
alacrity	0.
	syl	a:lac+ri:ty
	pron	<*1l@kriti>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness or briskness.
alacritous	sub
	head	alacrity
	syl	a:1lac+ri+tous
	pos	adj.
Ala Dagh	alt
	head	Ala Davg
	or	Ala Davg
	syl	A:la Dagh
	pron	Turkish <a1la> <da:>
	pos	n.
Ala Davg	1.
	or	Ala Dagh
	syl	A:la Da*vg
	pron	Turkish <a1la> <da:>
	pos	n.
	def	the E part of the Taurus Mountains, in SE Turkey, rising over 3600 m (12000 ft.).
Ala Davg	2.
	or	Ala Dagh
	syl	A:la Da*vg
	pron	Turkish <a1la> <da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in E Turkey, rising over 3300 m (11000 ft.).
Ala Davg	3.
	or	Ala Dagh
	syl	A:la Da*vg
	pron	Turkish <a1la> <da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in NE Turkey, rising over 3000 m (10000 ft.).
Alagoz	alt
	head	Alagez
	or	Alagez
	syl	A:la+g*"oz
	pron	<2ala1g@oz>
	pos	n.
Alagez	0.
	or	Alagoz
	syl	A:la+gez
	pron	<2ala1g@oz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {Aragats}.
Alagoas	0.
	syl	A:la+go+as
	pron	Portuguese <2ala1goas>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in NE Brazil, on the Atlantic coast. Capital: Macei*'o. Pop.: 1588109 (1970). Area: 30776 sq. km (11031 sq. miles).
Alai	0.
	syl	A:lai
	pron	<a:1lI>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in the S Soviet Union, in the SW Kirghiz SSR, running from the Tien Shan range in China into the Tadzhik SSR. Average height: 4800 m (16000 ft.), rising over 5850 m (19500 ft.).
Alain-Fournier	0.
	syl	A:lain-Four:nier
	pron	French <al?~e> <fur1njA>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1886-1914, French novelist; author of (1913; translated as 1959).
a la king	0.
	syl	*`a la king
	pron	<a:> <la:> <1kiG>, <@> <l*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	cooked in a cream sauce with mushrooms and green peppers.
alameda	0.
	syl	al:a+me:da
	pron	<2@l*1mAd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southwestern U.S.
	def	a public walk or promenade lined with trees, often poplars.
Alamein	0.
	syl	Al:a+mein
	pron	<1@l*2mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	see {El Alamein}.
the	infl
	head	Alamo
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Alamo	0.
	syl	Al:a+mo
	pron	<1@l*2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mission in San Antonio, Texas, the site of a siege and massacre in 1836 by Mexican forces under Santa Anna of a handful of American rebels fighting for Texan independence from Mexico.
a la mode	ety	C17: from French: according to the fashion
a la mode	1.
	syl	*`a la mode
	pron	<a:> <la:> <1m*ud>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la> <1mcd>
	pos	adj.
	def	fashionable in style, design, etc.
a la mode	2.
	syl	*`a la mode
	pron	<a:> <la:> <1m*ud>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la> <1mcd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meats
	def	braised with vegetables in wine.
a la mode	3.
	syl	*`a la mode
	pron	<a:> <la:> <1m*ud>, <@> <l*>, French <a> <la> <1mcd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of desserts
	def	served with ice cream.
alamode	0.
	syl	a:la+mode
	pron	<1@l*2m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft light silk used for shawls and dresses, esp. in the 19th century. See also {surah}.
st Viscount	infl
	head	Alanbrooke
	syl	1st Viscount
	pos	n.
Alanbrooke	0.
	syl	Al:an:brooke
	pron	<1@l*n2bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1883-1963, British field marshal; chief of Imperial General Staff (1941-46).
Aland Islands	0.
	syl	*%A:land Is+lands
	pron	<1a:l*nd>, <1c:l*nd>, Swedish <1o:land>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of over 6000 islands under Finnish administration, in the Gulf of Bothnia. Capital: Mariehamn. Pop.: 21500 (1968). Finnish name: {Ahvenanmaa}.
alanine	ety	C19: from German Alanin, from #7al (#7dehyde) #7+ -an- (euphonic infix)+ -in -#7ine %2
alanine	0.
	syl	al:a+nine
	pron	<1@l*2nEn>, <-2nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-tasting aliphatic amino acid that occurs in many proteins and has several isomeric forms; aminoproprionic acid. Formula: CH\3CH(NH\2)COOH.
alannah	ety	from Irish Gailic a leanbh 
alannah	0.
	syl	a:lan+nah
	pron	<*1l@n*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Irish.
	def	my child: used as a term of address or endearment.
alap	0.
	syl	a:lap
	pron	<*1la:p>
	pos	n.
	def	Indian vocal music without words.
alar	ety	C19: from Latin *_ala a wing
alar	0.
	syl	a:lar
	pron	<1Al*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, resembling, or having wings or alae.
Pedro Antonio de	infl
	head	Alarc'on
	syl	Pe:dro An:to:nio de
	pron	<1pADro> <an1tonjo> <DA>
	pos	n.
Alarc'on	0.
	syl	A:lar:c*'on
	pron	Spanish <2alar1kon>
	pos	n.
	def	1833-91, Spanish novelist and short-story writer, noted for his humorous sketches of rural life, esp. in (1874).
Alaric	0.
	syl	Al:a:ric
	pron	<1@l*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	??370-410 #7a.d., king of the Visigoths, who served under the Roman emperor Theodosius I but later invaded Greece and Italy, capturing Rome in 410.
alarm	ety	C14: from Old French alarme, from Old Italian all'arme to arms; see #7arm %2
alarm	1.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with apprehension, anxiety, or fear.
alarm	2.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to warn about danger; alert.
alarm	3.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	fear or terror aroused by awareness of danger; fright.
alarm	4.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	apprehension or uneasiness.
	exam	1	the idea of failing filled him with alarm.
alarm	5.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a noise, signal, etc., warning of danger.
alarm	6.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any device that transmits such a warning.
	exam	1	a burglar alarm.
alarm	7.a.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the device in an alarm clock that triggers off the bell or buzzer.
alarm	7.b.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	short for {alarm clock}.
alarm	8.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a call to arms.
alarm	9.
	syl	a:larm
	pron	<*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a warning or challenge made by stamping the front foot.
alarming	sub
	head	alarm
	syl	a:1larm+ing
	pos	adj.
alarmingly	sub
	head	alarm
	syl	a:1larm+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
alarm clock	0.
	syl	a:larm clock
	pos	n.
	def	a clock with a mechanism that sounds at a set time: used esp. for waking a person up.
alarmist	1.
	syl	a:larm+ist
	pron	<*1la:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who alarms or attempts to alarm others needlessly or without due grounds.
alarmist	2.
	syl	a:larm+ist
	pron	<*1la:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is easily alarmed.
alarmist	3.
	syl	a:larm+ist
	pron	<*1la:mist>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of an alarmist.
alarmism	sub
	head	alarmist
	syl	a:1larm+ism
	pos	n.
alarum	ety	C15: variant of #7alarm 
alarum	1.
	syl	a:lar+um
	pron	<*1l@r*m>, <-1la:r->, <-1le*r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an alarm, esp. a call to arms.
alarum	2.
	syl	a:lar+um
	pron	<*1l@r*m>, <-1la:r->, <-1le*r->
	pos	n.
	usage	used as a stage direction, esp. in Elizabethan drama
	def	a loud disturbance or conflict (esp. in the phrase {alarums and excursions}) .
alary	ety	C17: from Latin *_al*_arius, from *_ala wing
alary	0.
	syl	a:lar:y
	pron	<1Al*ri>, <1@->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or shaped like wings.
alas	ety	C13: from Old French ha las&! oh wretched&!; las from Latin lassus weary
alas	0.
	syl	a:las
	pron	<*1l@s>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of grief, compassion, or alarm.
Alas	0.
	syl	Alas.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Alaska.
Alaska	1.
	syl	A:las+ka
	pron	<*1l@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest state of the U.S., in the extreme northwest of North America: the aboriginal inhabitants are Eskimos; the earliest White settlements were made by the Russians. It is mostly mountainous and volcanic, rising over 6000 m (20000 ft.), with the Yukon basin in the central region; large areas are covered by tundra; it has important mineral resources (chiefly coal, oil, and natural gas). Capital: Willow South. Pop.: 302173 (1970). Area: 1518859 sq. km (586432 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Alas}. or (with zip code) {AK}
Gulf of	2.
	head	Alaska
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	the N part of the Pacific, between the Alaska Peninsula and the Alexander Archipelago.
Alaskan	sub
	head	Alaska
	syl	A:1las+kan
	pos	adj. n.
Alaska Highway	0.
	syl	A:las+ka High+way
	pos	n.
	def	a road extending from Dawson Creek, British Columbia, to Fairbanks, Alaska: built by the U.S. Army (1942). Length: 2452 km (1523 miles). Also called: {Alcan Highway}.
Alaska Peninsula	0.
	syl	A:las+ka Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	an extension of the mainland of SW Alaska between the Pacific and the Bering Sea, ending in the Aleutian Islands. Length: about 644 km (400 miles).
Alaska Range	0.
	syl	A:las+ka Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in S central Alaska. Highest peak: Mount McKinley, 6090 m (20300 ft.).
alate	ety	C17: from Latin *_al*_atus, from *_ala wing
alate	0.
	syl	a:late
	pron	<1AlAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having wings or winglike extensions.
alb	ety	Old English albe, from Medieval Latin alba (vestis) white (clothing)
alb	0.
	syl	alb
	pron	<@lb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a long white linen vestment with sleeves worn by priests and others.
Alb	0.
	syl	Alb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Albania(n).
Alba	0.
	syl	Al:ba
	pron	Spanish <1al$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	see (Duke of) {Alva}.
Albacete	0.
	syl	Al+ba+ce:te
	pron	Spanish <2al$Ba1TAtA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Spain. Pop.: 93233 (1970).
albacore	ety	C16: from Portuguese albacor, from Arabic al-bakrah, from al the+ bakr young camel
albacore	0.
	syl	al+ba+core
	pron	<1@lb*2kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tunny, occurring mainly in warm regions of the Atlantic and Pacific. It has very long pectoral fins and is a valued food fish. Also called: {long-fin tunny}.
Alba Longa	0.
	syl	Al:ba Lon+ga
	pron	<1@lb*> <1loGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city of ancient Latium, southeast of modern Rome: the legendary birthplace of Romulus and Remus.
Albania	0.
	syl	Al+ba+ni:a
	pron	<@l1bAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula: became independent in 1912 after more than four centuries of Turkish rule; established as a republic (1946) under Communist rule. It is generally mountainous, rising over 2700 m (9000 ft.), with extensive forests. Language: Albanian. Currency: lek. Capital: Tirana. Pop.: 2322600 (1973). Area: 28749 sq. km (11100 sq. miles). Official name: {Socialist People's Republic of Albania}.
Albanian	1.
	syl	Al+ba+ni:an
	pron	<@l1bAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Albania: of uncertain relationship within the Indo-European family, but thought to be related to ancient Illyrian.
Albanian	2.a.
	syl	Al+ba+ni:an
	pron	<@l1bAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Albania.
Albanian	2.b.
	syl	Al+ba+ni:an
	pron	<@l1bAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native speaker of Albanian.
Albanian	3.
	syl	Al+ba+ni:an
	pron	<@l1bAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Albania, its people, or their language.
Albany	1.
	syl	Al+ba+ny
	pron	<1c:lb*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E New York State, on the Hudson River: the state capital. Pop.: 111373 (1973 est.).
Albany	2.
	syl	Al+ba+ny
	pron	<1c:lb*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Canada, flowing east and northeast to James Bay. Length: 982 km (610 miles).
albata	ety	C19: from Latin, literally: clothed in white, from albus white
albata	0.
	syl	al+ba+ta
	pron	<@l1bAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of German silver consisting of nickel, copper, and zinc.
albatross	ety	C17: from Portuguese alcatraz pelican, from Arabic al-ghatt*_as, from al the+ ghatt*_as white-tailed sea eagle; influenced by Latin albus white
albatross	1.
	syl	al+ba+tross
	pron	<1@lb*2tros>
	pos	n.
	def	any large oceanic bird of the genera and family of cool southern oceans: order (petrels). They have long narrow wings and are noted for a powerful gliding flight. See also {wandering albatross}.
albatross	2.
	syl	al+ba+tross
	pron	<1@lb*2tros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a score of three strokes under par for a hole.
albedo	ety	C19: from Church Latin: whiteness, from Latin albus white
albedo	0.
	syl	al+be+do
	pron	<@l1bEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the intensity of light reflected from an object, such as a planet, to that of the light it receives from the sun.
albeit	ety	C14 al be it, that is, although it be (that)
albeit	0.
	syl	al+be+it
	pron	<c:l1bEit>
	pos	conj.
	def	even though.
Albemarle Sound	0.
	syl	Al+be+marle Sound
	pron	<1@lb*2ma:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic in NE North Carolina. Length: about 96 km (60 miles).
Isaac	infl
	head	Alb'eniz
	syl	I:sa:ac
	pron	<2isa1ak>
	pos	n.
Alb'eniz	0.
	syl	Al:b*'e:niz
	pron	Spanish <al1$BAniT>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1909, Spanish composer; noted for piano pieces inspired by folk music, such as the suite
Alberich	0.
	syl	Al:ber:ich
	pron	German <1alb*ri*,c>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval German legend
	def	the king of the dwarfs and guardian of the treasures of the Nibelungs.
albert	ety	C19: named after Prince A#7lbert 
albert	1.
	syl	al+bert
	pron	<1@lb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of watch chain usually attached to a waistcoat.
albert	2.
	syl	al+bert
	pron	<1@lb*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a standard size of notepaper, 6#M3@8#800022 inches.
Lake	infl
	head	Albert
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Albert	H1.0.
	syl	Al+bert
	pron	<1@lb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in E Africa, between Za*"ire and Uganda in the Great Rift Valley, 660 m (2200 ft.) above sea level: a source of the Nile, fed by the Victoria Nile, which leaves as the Albert Nile. Area: 5345 sq. km (2064 sq. miles). Official name: {Lake Mobutu}.
Prince	infl
	head	Albert
	syl	Prince.
	pos	n.
Albert	H2.0.
	syl	Al:bert
	pron	<1@lb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1819-61, Prince Consort of Queen Victoria of England.
Albert I	1.
	syl	Al:bert I
	pos	n.
	usage	c.
	def	1255-1308, king of Germany (1298-1308).
Albert I	2.
	syl	Al:bert I
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1934, king of the Belgians (1909-34).
Albert I	3.
	syl	Al:bert I
	pos	n.
	def	called 1100-70. German military leader: first margrave of Brandenburg.
Alberta	0.
	syl	Al+ber+ta
	pron	<@l1bR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Canada: mostly prairie, with the Rocky Mountains in the southwest. Capital: Edmonton. Pop.: 1838037 (1976). Area: 661188 sq. km (255285 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Alta}.
Albert Edward	0.
	syl	Al+bert Ed+ward
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE New Guinea, in the Owen Stanley Range. Height: 3993 m (13100 ft.).
Leon Battista	infl
	head	Alberti
	syl	Le:on Bat:tis:ta
	pron	<lA1cn> <bat1ti:sta>
	pos	n.
Alberti	0.
	syl	Al:ber:ti
	pron	Italian <al1berti>
	pos	n.
	def	1404-72, Italian Renaissance architect, painter, writer, and musician; among his architectural designs are the fa*,cades of Sta. Maria Novella at Florence and S. Francesco at Rimini.
albertite	ety	C19: named after Albert county, New Brunswick, Canada, where it is mined
albertite	0.
	syl	al+bert+ite
	pron	<1@lb*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black solid variety of bitumen that has a conchoidal fracture and occurs in veins in oil-bearing strata.
Saint	infl
	head	Albertus Magnus
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Albertus Magnus	0.
	syl	Al:ber:tus Mag:nus
	pron	<@l1bR:t*s> <1m@gn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1193-1280, German scholastic philosopher; teacher of Thomas Aquinas and commentator on Aristotle. Feast day: Nov. 15.
albescent	ety	C19: from Latin alb*_escere to grow white, from albus white
albescent	0.
	syl	al+bes+cent
	pron	<@l1besNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shading into, growing, or becoming white.
albescence	sub
	head	albescent
	syl	al+1bes+cence
	pos	n.
Albi	0.
	syl	Al:bi
	pron	French <al1bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S France: connected with the Albigensian heresy and the crusade against it. Pop.: 49456 (1975).
Albigenses	ety	from Medieval Latin: inhabitants of Albi, from Albiga A#7lbi 
Albigenses	0.
	syl	Al+bi+gen+ses
	pron	<2@lbi1JensEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	members of a Manichean sect that flourished in S France from the 11th to the 13th century.
Albigensian	sub
	head	Albigenses
	syl	Al+bi+1gen+si:an
	pos	adj.
Albigensianism	sub
	head	Albigenses
	syl	Al+bi+1gen+si+an+ism
	pos	n.
albino	ety	C18: via Portuguese from Spanish, from albo white, from Latin albus 
albinos	infl
	head	albino
	syl	al+bi+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
albino	1.
	syl	al+bi+no
	pron	<@l1bEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with congenital absence of pigmentation in the skin, eyes, and hair.
albino	2.
	syl	al+bi+no
	pron	<@l1bEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal or plant that is deficient in pigment.
albinic	sub
	head	albino
	or	albinistic
	syl	al+bin+ic
	pron	<@l1binik>
	pos	adj.
albinistic	sub
	head	albino
	or	albinic
	syl	al+bin+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
albinotic	sub
	head	albino
	syl	al+bi+not+ic
	pron	<2@lbi1notik>
	pos	adj.
Tomaso	infl
	head	Albinoni
	syl	To:ma:so
	pron	<to1ma:zo>
	pos	n.
Albinoni	0.
	syl	Al:bi:no:ni
	pron	Italian <2albi1no:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1671-1750, Italian composer and violinist. He wrote concertos and over 50 operas.
Albinus	0.
	syl	Al:bi:nus
	pron	<@l1bEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Alcuin}.
Albion	ety	C13: from Latin, of Celtic origin
Albion	0.
	syl	Al+bi+on
	pron	<1@lbi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	Britain or England.
albite	ety	C19: from Latin albus white
albite	0.
	syl	al+bite
	pron	<1@lbIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, bluish-green, or reddish-grey widely occurring feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium. It is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics and as a gemstone. Formula: NaAlSi\3O\8.
albitic	sub
	head	albite
	syl	al+bit+ic
	pron	<@l1bitik>
	pos	adj.
Alboin	0.
	syl	Al:boin
	pron	<1@lbcin>, <-b*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	died 573 #7a.d., king of the Lombards (565-73); conqueror of N Italy.
Alborg	0.
	syl	*%Al+borg
	pron	Danish <1clbcr>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aalborg}.
album	ety	C17: from Latin: blank tablet, from albus white
album	1.
	syl	al+bum
	pron	<1@lb*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or binder consisting of blank pages, pockets, or envelopes for keeping photographs, stamps, autographs, drawings, poems, etc.
album	2.
	syl	al+bum
	pron	<1@lb*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a booklike holder containing sleeves for gramophone records.
album	3.
	syl	al+bum
	pron	<1@lb*m>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more long-playing records released as a single item.
album	4.
	syl	al+bum
	pron	<1@lb*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an anthology, usually large and illustrated.
albumen	ety	C16: from Latin: white of an egg, from albus white
albumen	1.
	syl	al+bu+men
	pron	<1@lbjumin>, <-men>
	pos	n.
	def	the white of an egg; the nutritive and protective gelatinous substance, mostly an albumin, that surrounds the yolk.
albumen	2.
	syl	al+bu+men
	pron	<1@lbjumin>, <-men>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {endo?!sperm}.
albumen	3.
	syl	al+bu+men
	pron	<1@lbjumin>, <-men>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {albumin}.
albumenise	alt
	head	albumenize
	or	albumenize
	syl	al+bu+me:nise
	pron	<@l1bju:mi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
albumenize	0.
	or	albumenise
	syl	al+bu+me:nize
	pron	<@l1bju:mi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat with a solution containing albumen or albumin.
albumin	ety	C19: from #7albumen+ -#7in 
albumen	alt
	head	albumin
	or	albumin
	syl	al+bu+men
	pron	<1@lbjumin>
	pos	n.
albumin	0.
	or	albumen
	syl	al+bu+min
	pron	<1@lbjumin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of simple water-soluble proteins that are coagulated by heat and are found in blood plasma, egg white, etc.
albuminate	0.
	syl	al+bu+mi+nate
	pron	<@l1bju:mi2nAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	any of several substances formed from albumin by the action of acid or alkali.
albuminoid	1.
	syl	al+bu+mi+noid
	pron	<@l1bju:mi2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling albumin.
albuminoid	2.
	syl	al+bu+mi+noid
	pron	<@l1bju:mi2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scleroprotein}.
albuminous	0.
	syl	al+bu+mi+nous
	pron	<@l1bju:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing albumin.
albuminuria	0.
	syl	al+bu+mi+nu+ri:a
	pron	<@l2bju:mi1nju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of albumin in the urine. Also called: {proteinuria}.
albumose	ety	C19: from #7albumin+ -#7ose %2
albumose	0.
	syl	al+bu+mose
	pron	<1@lbju2m*us>, <-2m*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {proteose}.
Albuquerque	H1.0.
	syl	Al+bu+quer+que
	pron	<1@lb*2kR:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central New Mexico, on the Rio Grande. Pop.: 243751 (1970).
Afonso de	infl
	head	Albuquerque
	syl	A:fon:so de
	pron	<*1f?~csu> <d*>
	pos	n.
Albuquerque	H2.0.
	syl	Al:bu:quer:que
	pron	<1@lb*2kR:ki>, Portuguese <2albu1kerk*>, Portuguese <2albu1kerk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1453-1515, Portuguese navigator, who established Portuguese colonies in the East by conquering Goa, Ceylon, Malacca, and Ormuz.
alburnum	ety	C17: from Latin: sapwood, from albus white
alburnum	0.
	syl	al+bur+num
	pron	<@l1bR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {sapwood}.
Albury	0.
	syl	Al+bu+ry
	pron	<1c:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in S central New South Wales, on the Murray River: commercial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 32250 (1975 est.).
Alcaeus	0.
	syl	Al:cae:us
	pron	<@l1si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	7th century #7b.c., Greek lyric poet who wrote hymns, love songs, and political odes.
alcahest	0.
	syl	al+ca+hest
	pron	<1@lk*2hest>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {alkahest}.
Alcaic	ety	C17: from Late Latin Alcaicus of A#7lcaeus 
Alcaic	1.
	syl	Al+ca+ic
	pron	<@l1kAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a metre used by the poet Alcaeus, consisting of a strophe of four lines each with four feet.
Alcaic	2.
	syl	Al+ca+ic
	pron	<@l1kAik>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	verse written in the Alcaic form.
alcaide	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Arabic al-q*_a'id the captain, commander, from q*_ad to give orders
alcaide	1.
	syl	al+caide
	pron	<@l1kAd>, Spanish <al1kIDA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spain and Spanish America
	def	the commander of a fortress or castle.
alcaide	2.
	syl	al+caide
	pron	<@l1kAd>, Spanish <al1kIDA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spain and Spanish America
	def	the governor of a prison.
alcalde	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-q*_ad*_i the judge, from qad*_a to judge
alcade	alt
	head	alcalde
	or	alcalde
	syl	al+cade
	pron	<@l1kAd>
	pos	n.
alcalde	0.
	or	alcade
	syl	al+cal+de
	pron	<@l1k@ldi>, Spanish <al1kaldA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spain and Spanish America
	def	the mayor or chief magistrate in a town.
Alcan Highway	0.
	syl	Al+can High+way
	pron	<1@lk@n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Alaska Highway}.
Alcatraz	0.
	syl	Al+ca+traz
	pron	<1@lk*2tr@z>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in W California, in San Francisco Bay: a federal prison until 1963.
alcazar	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-qasr the castle
alcazar	0.
	syl	al+ca+zar
	pron	<2@lk*1za:>, Spanish <al1kaTar>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various palaces or fortresses built in Spain by the Moors.
Alcazar de San Juan	0.
	syl	Al+ca+zar de San Juan
	pron	<1@lk*2za:>, Spanish <al1kaTar>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S central Spain: associated with Cervantes and Don Quixote. Pop.: 26963 (1970).
Alcestis	0.
	syl	Al:ces:tis
	pron	<@l1sestis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of king Admetus of Thessaly. To save his life, she died in his place, but was rescued from Hades by Hercules.
alchemist	0.
	syl	al+che+mist
	pron	<1@lk*mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises alchemy.
alchemise	alt
	head	alchemize
	or	alchemize
	syl	al+che+mise
	pron	<1@lk*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
alchemize	0.
	or	alchemise
	syl	al+che+mize
	pron	<1@lk*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter (an element, metal, etc.) by alchemy; transmute.
alchemy	ety	C14 alkamye, via Old French from Medieval Latin alchimia, from Arabic al-k*_imiy*_a', from al the+ k*_imiy*_a' transmutation, from Late Greek kh*_emeia the art of transmutation
alchemies	infl
	head	alchemy
	syl	al+che+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alchemy	1.
	syl	al+che+my
	pron	<1@lk*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the pseudoscientific predecessor of chemistry that sought a method of transmuting base metals into gold, an elixir to prolong life indefinitely, a panacea or universal remedy, and an alkahest or universal solvent.
alchemy	2.
	syl	al+che+my
	pron	<1@lk*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a power like that of alchemy.
	exam	1	her beauty had a potent alchemy.
alchemic	sub
	head	alchemy
	syl	al+chem+ic
	pron	<@l1kemik>
	pos	adj.
alchemical	sub
	head	alchemy
	or	alchemistic
	syl	al+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
alchemistic	sub
	head	alchemy
	or	alchemical
	syl	al+chem+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
alcheringa	ety	from a native Australian language, literally: dream-time
alcheringa	0.
	syl	al+che+rin+ga
	pron	<2@lC*1riGg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the mythology of Australian Aboriginal peoples
	def	a mythical Golden Age of the past. Also called: {al+che@.ra} (#!@alt#s$$r$$), {dreamtime}.
Alcibiades	0.
	syl	Al:ci:bi:a:des
	pron	<2@lsi1bI*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	450-404 #7b.c., Athenian statesman and general in the Peloponnesian war: brilliant, courageous, and unstable, he defected to the Spartans in 415, but returned and led the Athenian victories at Abydos (411) and Cyzicus (410).
Alcibiadean	sub
	head	Alcibiades
	syl	Al+ci+2bi:a+1de:an
	pos	adj.
Alcides	0.
	syl	Al:ci:des
	pron	<@l1sIdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{Hercules%1}}.
alcidine	ety	C20: from New Latin Alcidae, from Alca type genus
alcidine	0.
	syl	al+ci+dine
	pron	<1@lsi2dIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of sea birds including the auks, guillemots, puffins, and related forms.
Alcinous	0.
	syl	Al:cin:o:*"us
	pron	<@l1sin*u*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Odyssey
	usage	in Homer's
	def	a Phaeacian king at whose court the shipwrecked Odysseus told of his wanderings. See also {Nausica*"a}.
Alcman	0.
	syl	Alc:man
	pron	<1@lkm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	7th century #7b.c., Greek lyric poet.
Alcmene	0.
	syl	Alc:me:ne
	pron	<@lk1mEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the mother of Hercules by Zeus who visited her in the guise of her husband, Amphitryon.
Alcock	0.
	syl	Al:cock
	pron	<1c:lkok>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Wil@.liam}. 1892-1919, English aviator who with A.W. Brown made the first flight across the Atlantic (1919).
alcohol	ety	C16: via New Latin from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-kuhl powdered antimony; see #7kohl 
alcohol	1.
	syl	al+co+hol
	pron	<1@lk*2hol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable liquid, the active principle of intoxicating drinks, produced by the fermentation of sugars, esp. glucose, and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: C\2H\5OH. Also called: {ethanol, ethyl alcohol}.
alcohol	2.
	syl	al+co+hol
	pron	<1@lk*2hol>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink or drinks containing this substance.
alcohol	3.
	syl	al+co+hol
	pron	<1@lk*2hol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any one of a class of organic compounds that contain one or more hydroxyl groups bound to carbon atoms that are not part of an aromatic ring. The simplest alcohols have the formula ROH, where R is an alkyl group. Compare {{phenol} (sense 2).} See also {diol, triol}.
alcoholic	1.
	syl	al+co+hol+ic
	pron	<2@lk*1holik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person affected by alcoholism.
alcoholic	2.
	syl	al+co+hol+ic
	pron	<2@lk*1holik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, containing, or resulting from alcohol.
alcoholicity	0.
	syl	al+co+hol+ic+i:ty
	pron	<2@lk*ho1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the strength of an alcoholic liquor.
Alcoholics Anonymous	0.
	syl	Al+co+hol+ics A:non:y+mous
	pos	n.
	def	an association of alcoholics who try, esp. by mutual assistance, to overcome alcoholism.
alcoholism	1.
	syl	al+co+hol+ism
	pron	<1@lk*ho2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	continual heavy consumption of alcoholic drink.
alcoholism	2.
	syl	al+co+hol+ism
	pron	<1@lk*ho2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a physiological disorder result?!ing from this.
alcoholise	alt
	head	alcoholize
	or	alcoholize
	syl	al+co+hol+ise
	pron	<1@lk*ho2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
alcoholize	0.
	or	alcoholise
	syl	al+co+hol+ize
	pron	<1@lk*ho2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn into alcoholic drink, as by fermenting or mixing with alcohol.
alcoholization	sub
	head	alcoholize
	or	alcoholisation
	syl	al+co+2hol:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
alcoholisation	sub
	head	alcoholize
	or	alcoholization
	syl	al+co+2hol:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
alcoholometer	0.
	syl	al+co+hol+om+e:ter
	pron	<2@lk*ho1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, such as a specially calibrated hydrometer, for determining the percent?!age of alcohol in a liquid.
Alkoran	alt
	head	Alcoran
	or	Alcoran
	syl	Al+ko+ran
	pron	<2@lko1ra:n>
	pos	n.
Alcoran	0.
	or	Alkoran
	syl	Al+co+ran
	pron	<2@lko1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Koran}.
Alcoranic	sub
	head	Alcoran
	or	Alkoranic
	syl	Al+co+1ran+ic
	pos	adj.
Alkoranic	sub
	head	Alcoran
	or	Alcoranic
	syl	Al+ko+1ran+ic
	pos	adj.
Louisa May	infl
	head	Alcott
	syl	Lou:i:sa May.
	pos	n.
Alcott	0.
	syl	Al:cott
	pron	<1c:lk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1832-88, U.S. novelist, noted for her children's books, esp. (1869).
alcove	ety	C17: from French alc*^ove, from Spanish alcoba, from Arabic al-qubbah the vault, arch
alcove	1.
	syl	al+cove
	pron	<1@lk*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a recess or niche in the wall of a room, as for a bed, books, etc.
alcove	2.
	syl	al+cove
	pron	<1@lk*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	any recessed usually vaulted area, as in a garden wall.
alcove	3.
	syl	al+cove
	pron	<1@lk*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	any covered or secluded spot, such as a summerhouse.
Albinus	alt
	head	Alcuin
	or	Alcuin
	syl	Al:bi:nus
	pos	n.
Alcuin	0.
	or	Albinus
	syl	Al:cuin
	pron	<1@lkwin>
	pos	n.
	def	735-804 #7a.d., English scholar and theologian; friend and adviser of Charlemagne.
Alcyone	H1.1.
	syl	Al:cy:o:ne
	pron	<@l1sI*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the daughter of Aeolus and wife of Ceyx, who drowned herself in grief for her husband's death. She was transformed into a kingfisher. See also {Ceyx}. Also called: {Halcyone}.
Alcyone	H1.2.
	syl	Al:cy:o:ne
	pron	<@l1sI*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the Pleiades.
Alcyone	H2.0.
	syl	Al+cy:o+ne
	pron	<@l1sI*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the Pleiades, located in the constellation Taurus.
Aldm	alt
	head	Ald
	or	Ald
	syl	Aldm.
Ald	0.
	or	Aldm
	syl	Ald.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Alderman.
Aldabra	0.
	syl	Al+dab+ra
	pron	<@l1d@br*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island group in the Indian Ocean: part of the British Indian Ocean Territory (1965-76); now adminstratively part of the Seychelles.
Aldan	0.
	syl	Al+dan
	pron	Russian <al1dan>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the Soviet Union in the SE Yakut ASSR, rising in the {Aldan Mountains} and flowing north and west to the Lena River. Length: about 2700 km (1700 miles).
Aldebaran	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Arabic al-dabar*_an the follower (of the Pleiades)
Aldebaran	0.
	syl	Al+deb:a+ran
	pron	<@l1deb*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a binary star, one component of which is a red giant, the brightest star in the constellation Taurus. It is situated close to the star cluster Hyades. Visual magnitude: l.06; spectral type: K5; distance: 55 light years.
aldehyde	ety	C19: from New Latin al (cohol) dehyd (rogen*_atum) dehydrogenated alcohol 
aldehyde	1.
	syl	al+de+hyde
	pron	<1@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing the group -CHO. Aldehydes are oxidized to carboxylic acids and take part in many addition reactions.
aldehyde	2.
	syl	al+de+hyde
	pron	<1@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consist?!ing of, containing, or concerned with the group -CHO.
	exam	1	aldehyde group or radical.
aldehydic	sub
	head	aldehyde
	syl	al+de+hyd+ic
	pron	<2@ld*1hidik>
	pos	adj.
al dente	ety	literally: to the tooth
al dente	0.
	syl	al den+te
	pron	Italian. <al 1dentA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pasta dish
	def	cooked so as to be firm when eaten.
alder	ety	Old English alor; related to Old High German elira, Latin alnus 
alder	1.
	syl	al+der
	pron	<1c:ld*>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate betulaceous shrub or tree of the genus having toothed leaves and conelike fruits. The bark is used in dyeing and tanning and the wood for bridges, etc. because it resists underwater rot.
alder	2.
	syl	al+der
	pron	<1c:ld*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar trees or shrubs.
alder	xref
	syl	al+der
	pron	<1c:ld*>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {{elder%2}}.
alder buckthorn	0.
	syl	al+der buck+thorn
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rhamnaceous shrub, with small greenish flowers and black berry-like fruits.
alder fly	0.
	syl	al+der fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various neuropterous insects of the widely distributed group such as that have large broad-based hind wings, produce aquatic larvae, and occur near water.
alderman	ety	Old English aldormann, from ealdor chief (comparative of eald #7old) #7+ mann #7man 
aldermen	infl
	head	alderman
	syl	al+der+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alderman	1.
	syl	al+der+man
	pron	<1c:ld*m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Wales until 1974
	def	one of the senior members of a local council, elected by other councillors.
alderman	2.
	syl	al+der+man
	pron	<1c:ld*m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S., Canada, etc.
	def	a member of the governing body of a municipality.
alderman	3.
	syl	al+der+man
	pron	<1c:ld*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a variant spelling of {ealdorman}.
alderman	xref
	syl	al+der+man
	pron	<1c:ld*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrevs. (for senses 1, 2): {Ald., Aldm}.
aldermanic	sub
	head	alderman
	syl	al+der+man+ic
	pron	<2c:ld*1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
aldermanry	sub
	head	alderman
	syl	al+der+man+ry
	pos	n.
aldermanship	sub
	head	alderman
	syl	al+der+man+2ship
	pos	n.
Aldermaston	0.
	syl	Al+der+mas+ton
	pron	<1c:ld*2ma:st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S England, in Berkshire southwest of Reading: site of the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment and starting point of the Aldermaston marches (1958-63), organized by the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament.
Alderney	0.
	syl	Al+der+ney
	pron	<1c:ld*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Channel Islands, in the English Channel: separated from the French coast by a dangerous tidal channel (the {Race of Alderney) }. Pop.: 1686 (1971). Area: 8 sq. km (3 sq. miles).
Aldershot	0.
	syl	Al+der+shot
	pron	<1c:ld*2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Hampshire: site of a large military camp. Pop.: 33311 (1971).
Aldine	1.
	syl	Al+dine
	pron	<1c:ldIn>, <-dEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to Aldus Manutius or to his editions of the classics.
Aldine	2.
	syl	Al+dine
	pron	<1c:ldIn>, <-dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a book printed by the Aldine press.
Aldine	3.
	syl	Al+dine
	pron	<1c:ldIn>, <-dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the several typefaces designed by Aldus Manutius.
Aldis lamp	ety	C20: originally a trademark, after A. C. W. Aldis, its inventor
Aldis lamp	0.
	syl	Al+dis lamp
	pron	<1c:ldis>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable lamp used to transmit Morse code.
aldol	ety	C19: from #7ald (#7ehyde) #7+ -#7ol 
aldol	1.
	syl	al+dol
	pron	<1@ldol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish oily liquid, miscible with water, used in the manufacture of rubber accelerators, as an organic solvent, in perfume, and as a hypnotic and sedative. Formula: CH\3CHOHCH\2CHO.
aldol	2.
	syl	al+dol
	pron	<1@ldol>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing the group -CHOHCH\2CHO.
aldol	3.
	syl	al+dol
	pron	<1@ldol>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CHOHCH\2CHO.
	exam	1	aldol group or radical.
aldose	ety	C20: from #7ald (#7ehyde) #7+ {-#7ose %2}
aldose	0.
	syl	al+dose
	pron	<1@ld*us>, <-d*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a sugar that contains the aldehyde group or is a hemiacetal.
aldosterone	ety	C20: from #7ald (#7ehyde) #7+ -#7o - #7+ster (#7ol) #7+ -#7one 
aldosterone	0.
	syl	al+dos+te:rone
	pron	<@l1dost*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal mineralocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. A synthesized form is used in the treatment of Addison's disease.
aldoxime	0.
	syl	ald+ox+ime
	pron	<@l1doksEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an oxime formed by reaction between hydroxylamine and an aldehyde.
Aldridge-Brownhills	0.
	syl	Al:dridge-Brown:hills
	pron	<1c:ldriJ> <1braun2hilz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in N West Midlands: formed by the amalgamation of neighbouring towns in 1966; coalmining. Pop.: 88475 (1971).
aldrin	ety	C20: named after K. Alder (1902-58) German chemist
aldrin	0.
	syl	al+drin
	pron	<1c:ldrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown to white poisonous crystalline solid, more than 95 per cent of which consists of the compound C\1\2H\8Cl\6, which is used as an insecticide. Melting pt.: 105?%C.
Aldus Manutius	0.
	syl	Al:dus Ma:nu:ti:us
	pron	<1c:ld*s> <m*1nju:Si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1450-1515, Italian printer, noted for his fine editions of the classics. He introduced italic type.
ale	ety	Old English alu, ealu; related to Old Norse *"ol, Old Saxon alofat 
ale	1.
	syl	ale
	pron	<Al>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink made by fermenting a cereal, esp. barley, originally differing from beer by being unflavoured by hops.
ale	2.
	syl	ale
	pron	<Al>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	such a drink made by the top-fermentation process. Compare {beer}.
ale	3.
	syl	ale
	pron	<Al>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {beer}.
aleatory	ety	C17: from Latin *_ale*_at*_orius, from *_ale*_ator gambler, from *_alea game of chance, dice, of uncertain origin
aleatoric	alt
	head	aleatory
	or	aleatory
	syl	a:le:a+to+ric
	pron	<2Ali*1torik>
	pos	adj.
aleatory	1.
	or	aleatoric
	syl	a:le:a+to+ry
	pron	<1Ali*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	dependent on chance.
aleatory	2.
	or	aleatoric
	syl	a:le:a+to+ry
	pron	<1Ali*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a musical composition
	def	involving elements chosen at random by the performer.
aleck	alt
	head	alec
	or	alec
	syl	al+eck
	pron	<1@lik>
	pos	n.
alec	0.
	or	aleck
	syl	al:ec
	pron	<1@lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a stupid person; silly fool.
alecost	0.
	syl	ale+cost
	pron	<1Al2kost>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {costmary}.
Alecto	0.
	syl	A:lec:to
	pron	<*1lekt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Furies; the others are Megaera and Tisiphore.
alee	0.
	syl	a:lee
	pron	<*1lE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	on or towards the lee.
	exam	1	with the helm alee.
alegar	ety	C14: from #7ale+ vinegar 
alegar	0.
	syl	al+e:gar
	pron	<1Alig*>, <1@->
	pos	n.
	def	malt vinegar.
alehouse	0.
	syl	ale+house
	pron	<1Al2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for {pub}.
Alexander	infl
	head	Alekhine
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	pos	n.
Alekhine	0.
	syl	Al:e:khine
	pron	<1@li2kEn>, Russian <al1jexin>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1946, Russian chess player who lived in France; world champion (1927-35, 1937-46) .
Aleksandropol	0.
	syl	A:le:ksan+dro+pol
	pron	Russian <aliksan1drcp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (from 1837 until after the Revolution) of {Leninakan}.
Aleksandrovsk	0.
	syl	A:le:ksan+drovsk
	pron	Russian <ali1ksandr*fsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1921) of {Zaporozhye}.
Mateo	infl
	head	Alem'an
	syl	Ma:te:o
	pron	<ma1tAo>
	pos	n.
Alem'an	0.
	syl	A:le:m*'an
	pron	Spanish <2alA1man>
	pos	n.
	def	1547-??1614, Spanish novelist, author of the picaresque novel (1599).
Alemanni	ety	C18: from Latin, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic alamans a totality of people
Alemanni	0.
	syl	Al:e+man+ni
	pron	<2@l*1ma:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a West Germanic people who settled in the 4th century #7a.d. between the Rhine, the Main, and the Danube.
Alemannic	ety	C18: from Late Latin Alamannicus, of Germanic origin
Alemannic	1.a.
	syl	Al+e:man+nic
	pron	<2@l*1m@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of High German dialects spoken in Alsace, Switzerland, and SW Germany.
Alemannic	1.b.
	syl	Al+e:man+nic
	pron	<2@l*1m@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the ancient Alemanni, from which these modern dialects have developed. See also {Old High German}.
Alemannic	2.
	syl	Al+e:man+nic
	pron	<2@l*1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Alemanni, their speech, or the High German dialects descended from it.
d'	infl
	head	Alembert
	syl	d'
	pron	French <dal?~a1be:r>
	pos	n.
Jean Le Rond	infl
	head	Alembert
	syl	Jean Le Rond
	pron	<Z?~a> <l*> <1r?~o>
	pos	n.
Alembert	0.
	syl	A:lem:bert
	pron	French <dal?~a1be:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1717-83, French mathematician, physicist, and rationalist philosopher, noted for his contribution to Newtonian physics in (1743) and for his collaboration with Diderot in editing the
alembic	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin alembicum, from Arabic al-anb*_iq the still, from Greek ambix cup
alembic	1.
	syl	a:lem+bic
	pron	<*1lembik>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete type of retort used for distillation.
alembic	2.
	syl	a:lem+bic
	pron	<*1lembik>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that distils or purifies.
alembicated	0.
	syl	a:lem+bi+cat+ed
	pron	<*1lembi2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a literary style
	def	excessively refined; precious.
alembication	sub
	head	alembicated
	syl	a:2lem+bi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
Alencon	0.
	syl	A:len+*,con
	pron	French <al?~a1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW France: early lace-manufacturing centre. Pop.: 34666 (1975).
Alencon lace	0.
	syl	A+len+*,con lace
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate lace worked on a hexagonal mesh and used as a border, or a machine-made copy of this.
aleph	ety	Hebrew: ox
aleph	0.
	syl	a:leph
	pron	<1a:lif>, Hebrew <1alef>
	pos	n.
	def	the first letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800023) articulated as a glottal stop and transliterated with a superior period (*.#800024) .
aleph-zero	alt
	head	aleph-null
	or	aleph-null
	syl	a:leph-ze:ro
	pos	n.
aleph-null	0.
	or	aleph-zero
	syl	a:leph-null
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest infinite cardinal number; the cardinal number of the set of positive integers. Symbol: ###800025 \0.
Aleppo	0.
	syl	A:lep+po
	pron	<*1lep*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in NW Syria: industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 639428 (1970). French name: {A@.lep} (a#!l$ep). Arabic name: {Ha+leb} (h$a$:#!l$eb).
Aleppo gall	0.
	syl	A:lep+po gall
	pos	n.
	def	a type of nutgall occurring in oaks in W Asia and E Europe.
alert	ety	C17: from Italian all'erta on the watch, from erta lookout post, from ergere to build up, from Latin *_erigere; see #7erect 
alert	1.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	vigilantly attentive.
	exam	1	alert to the problems.
alert	2.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	brisk, nimble, or lively.
alert	3.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	an alarm or warning, esp. a siren warning of an air raid.
alert	4.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	the period during which such a warning remains in effect.
alert	5.a.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	on guard against danger, attack, etc.
alert	5.b.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	watchful; ready.
	exam	1	on the alert for any errors.
alert	6.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	to warn or signal (troops, police, etc.) to prepare for action.
alert	7.
	syl	a:lert
	pron	<*1lR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	to warn of danger, an attack, etc.
alertly	sub
	head	alert
	syl	a:1lert+ly
	pos	adv.
alertness	sub
	head	alert
	syl	a:1lert+ness
	pos	n.
-ales	ety	New Latin, from Latin, plural of -*_alis -#7al 
-ales	0.
	syl	-a:les
	usage	suffix forming plural proper nouns.
	def	denoting plants belonging to an order.
	exam	1	Rosales;
	exam	2	Filicales.
Alessandria	0.
	syl	A:les+san+dri:a
	pron	Italian <2alAs1sandrja>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Italy, in Piedmont. Pop.: 103474 (1975 est.).
Aalesund	alt
	head	Alesund
	or	Alesund
	syl	*%Aa:le+sund
	pron	Norwegian <1o:l*2sun>
	pos	n.
Alesund	0.
	or	Aalesund
	syl	*%A:le+sund
	pron	Norwegian <1o:l*2sun>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and market town in W Norway, on an island between Bergen and Trondheim: fishing and sealing fleets. Pop.: 39145 (1970).
alethic	ety	C20: from Greek al*_etheia truth
alethic	0.a.
	syl	a:le:thic
	pron	<*1lETik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	of or relating to such philosophical concepts as truth, necessity, possibility, contingency, etc.
alethic	0.b.
	syl	a:le:thic
	pron	<*1lETik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	designating the branch of modal logic that deals with the formalization of these concepts.
aleurone	ety	C19: from Greek aleuron flour
aleuron	alt
	head	aleurone
	or	aleurone
	syl	al:eu+ron
	pron	<*1lu*ron>, <-r*n>
	pos	n.
aleurone	0.
	or	aleuron
	syl	al:eu+rone
	pron	<*1lu*r*n>, <-2roun>
	pos	n.
	def	an albuminoid protein that occurs in the form of storage granules in plant cells, esp. in seeds such as maize.
Aleut	ety	from Russian ale*'ut, probably of Chukchi origin
Aleut	1.
	syl	Al+eut
	pron	<@1lu:t>, <1@lE2ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people inhabiting the Aleutian Islands and SW Alaska, related to the Eskimos.
Aleut	2.
	syl	Al+eut
	pron	<@1lu:t>, <1@lE2ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, related to Eskimo.
Aleutian	1.
	syl	A:leu+tian
	pron	<*1lu:S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to the Aleutian Islands, the Aleuts, or their language.
Aleutian	2.
	syl	A:leu+tian
	pron	<*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Aleut}.
Aleutian Islands	0.
	syl	A:leu+tian Is+lands
	pos	n.
	def	a chain of over 150 volcanic islands, extending southwestwards from the Alaska Peninsula between the N Pacific and the Bering Sea.
A level	0.
	syl	A lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the advanced level of a subject taken for General Certificate of Education ({G.C.E}.) , in schools usually taken two years after O level.
alevin	ety	C19: from French, from Old French alever to rear (young), from Latin lev*_are to raise
alevin	0.
	syl	al+e:vin
	pron	<1@livin>
	pos	n.
	def	a young fish, esp. a young salmon or trout.
alewife	ety	C19: perhaps an alteration (through influence of alewife, that is, a large rotund woman, alluding to the fish's shape) of French alose shad
alewives	infl
	head	alewife
	syl	ale+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alewife	0.
	syl	ale+wife
	pron	<1Al2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American fish, similar to the herring family (herrings).
Harold (Rupert Leofric George)	infl
	head	Alexander
	syl	Har:old (Rupert Leofric George)
	pos	n.
Alexander	0.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der
	pron	<2@lig1za:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Earl Alexander of Tunis. 1891-1969, British field marshal in World War II, who organized the retreat from Dunkirk and commanded the victories of North Africa (1943) and Sicily and Italy (1944-45); governor general of Canada (1946-52); British minister of defence (1952-54).
Alexander I	1.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der I
	pos	n.
	usage	c.
	def	1080-1124, king of Scotland (1107-24), son of Malcolm III.
Alexander I	2.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der I
	pos	n.
	def	1777-1825, tsar of Russia (1801-25), who helped defeat Napoleon and formed the Holy Alliance (1815).
Alexander II	1.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der II
	pos	n.
	def	1198-1249, king of Scotland (1214-49), son of William I.
Alexander II	2.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der II
	pos	n.
	def	1818-81, tsar of Russia (1855-81), son of Nicholas I, who emancipated the serfs (1861). He was assassinated by the Nihilists.
Alexander III	1.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der III
	pos	n.
	def	1241-86, king of Scotland (1249-86), son of Alexander II.
Alexander III	2.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der III
	pos	n.
	def	original name died 1181, pope (1159-81), who excommunicated Barbarossa.
Alexander III	3.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der III
	pos	n.
	def	1845-94, tsar of Russia (1881-94), son of Alexander II.
Alexander VI	0.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der VI
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1431-1503, pope (1492-1503): noted for his extravagance and immorality as well as for his patronage of the arts; father of Cesare and Lucrezia Borgia, with whom he is said to have committed incest.
Alexander Archipelago	0.
	syl	Al+ex+an+der Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pos	n.
	def	a group of over 1000 islands along the coast of SE Alaska.
Alexander I Island	0.
	syl	Al+ex+an+der I Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Antarctica, west of Palmer Land, in the Bellingshausen Sea. Length: about 378 km (235 miles).
Saint	infl
	head	Alexander Nevski
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Alexander Nevski	0.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der Nev:ski
	pron	<1nevski>, <1nef->, Russian <1njefskij>
	pos	n.
	def	??1220-63, Russian prince and military leader, who defeated the Swedes at the River Neva (1240) and the Teutonic knights at Lake Peipus (1242).
alexanders	ety	Old English, from Medieval Latin alexandrum, probably (through association in folk etymology with Alexander the Great) changed from Latin holus atrum black vegetable
alexanders	1.
	syl	al+ex+an+ders
	pron	<2@lig1za:nd*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a biennial umbelliferous plant, native to S Europe, with dense umbels of yellow-green flowers and black fruits.
golden alexanders	2.
	head	alexanders
	syl	golden alexanders.
	def	an umbelliferous plant, of North America, having yellow flowers in compound umbels.
Alexander the Great	0.
	syl	Al:ex:an:der the Great
	pos	n.
	def	356-323 #7b.c., king of Macedon, who conquered Greece (336), Egypt (331), and the Persian Empire (328), and founded Alexandria.
Alexandra	0.
	syl	Al:ex:an:dra
	pron	<2@lig1za:ndr*>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1925, queen consort of Edward VII of England.
Alexandretta	0.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dret+ta
	pron	<2@ligza:n1dreta>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Iskenderun}.
Alexandria	0.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dri:a
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndri*>, <-1za:n->
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Egypt, on the Nile Delta: cultural centre of ancient times, founded by Alexander the Great (332 #7b.c.) #7. Pop.: 2259000 (1974 est.). Arabic name: {El Iskandariyah}.
Alexandrian	1.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dri:an
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndri*n>, <-1za:n->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Alexandria in Egypt.
Alexandrian	2.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dri:an
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndri*n>, <-1za:n->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Alexander the Great.
Alexandrian	3.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dri:an
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndri*n>, <-1za:n->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the Hellenistic philosophical, literary, and scientific ideas that flourished in Alexandria in the last three centuries #7b.c.
Alexandrian	4.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dri:an
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndri*n>, <-1za:n->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of writers, literary works, etc.
	def	erudite and imitative rather than original or creative.
Alexandrian	5.
	syl	Al+ex+an+dri:an
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndri*n>, <-1za:n->
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Alexandria.
Alexandrine	ety	C16: from French alexandrin, from Alexandre title of 15th-century poem written in this metre
Alexandrine	1.
	syl	Al+ex+an+drine
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndrIn>, <-drin>, <-1za:n->
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of verse having six iambic feet, usually with a caesura after the third foot.
Alexandrine	2.
	syl	Al+ex+an+drine
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndrIn>, <-drin>, <-1za:n->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, characterized by, or written in Alexandrines.
alexandrite	ety	C19: named after A#7lexander I of Russia; see -#7ite %1
alexandrite	0.
	syl	al+ex+an+drite
	pron	<2@lig1z@ndrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green variety of chryso?!beryl used as a gemstone.
Alexandro'upolis	0.
	syl	A:le:xan+dro*'u+po+lis
	pron	Greek <2aleksan1Drupclis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Greece, in W Thrace. Pop.: 22995 (1971). Former name (until the end of World War I): {Ded*'eagach}.
alexia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7a -%1#7+ Greek lexis speech; influenced in meaning by Latin legere to read
alexia	0.
	syl	a:lex:i:a
	pron	<*1leksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired ability to read. Nontechnical name: {word blindness}. Compare {aphasia}.
alexin	ety	C19: from German, from Greek alexein to ward off
alexin	0.
	syl	a:lex+in
	pron	<*1leksin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	a former word for { {complement} (sense 9).}
alexinic	sub
	head	alexin
	syl	a:lex+in+ic
	pron	<2@lik1sinik>
	pos	adj.
alexipharmic	ety	C17: from Greek alexipharmakon antidote, from alexein to avert+ pharmakon drug
	infl
	head	alexipharmic
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
alexipharmic	1.
	syl	a:lex:i+phar+mic
	pron	<*2leksi1fa:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as an antidote. {~}
alexipharmic	2.
	syl	a:lex:i+phar+mic
	pron	<*2leksi1fa:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an antidote.
Alexis Mikhailovich	0.
	syl	A:lex:is Mi:khai:lo:vich
	pron	<*1leksis> <mi1kIl*2viC>
	pos	n.
	def	1629-76, tsar of Russia (1645-76); father of Peter the Great.
Alexius I Comnenus	0.
	syl	A:lex:i:us I Com:ne:nus
	pron	<*1leksi*s> <kom1nEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1048-1118, ruler of the Byzantine Empire (1081-1118).
alfalfa	ety	C19: from Spanish, from Arabic al-fasfasah, from al the+ fasfasah 
alfalfa	0.
	syl	al+fal+fa
	pron	<@l1f@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a papilionaceous plant, of Europe and Asia, having compound leaves with three leaflets and clusters of small purplish flowers. It is widely cultivated for forage and used as a commercial source of chlorophyll. Also called: {lucerne}.
Al Fatah	0.
	syl	Al Fat+ah
	pron	<@l> <1f@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Fatah}.
Alfieri	0.
	syl	Al:fie:ri
	pron	Italian <al1fje:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Vit@.to@.rio} (vit#!t@$$:rjo). 1749-1803, Italian dramatist and poet, noted for his classical tragedies and political satires.
alfilaria	ety	via American Spanish from Spanish alfilerillo, from alfiler pin, from Arabic al-khil*_al the thorn
alfileria	alt
	head	alfilaria
	or	alfilaria
	syl	al+fil+e:ri:a
	pron	<2@lfi1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
alfilaria	0.
	or	alfileria
	syl	al+fil:a+ri:a
	pron	<2@lfi1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a geraniaceous plant, native to Europe, with finely divided leaves and small pink or purplish flowers. It is widely naturalized in North America and is used as fodder. Also called: {pin clover}.
Alfonso XIII	0.
	syl	Al:fon:so XIII
	pron	Spanish <al1fonso>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1941, king of Spain (1886-1931), who was forced to abdicate on the establishment of the republic in 1931.
alforja	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Arabic al-khurj the saddlebag
alforja	0.
	syl	al+for+ja
	pron	<@l1fc:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	a saddlebag made of leather or canvas.
Alfred the Great	0.
	syl	Al:fred the Great
	pron	<1@lfrid>
	pos	n.
	def	849-99, king of Wessex (871-99) and overlord of England, who defeated the Danes and encouraged learning and writing in English.
alfresco	ety	C18: from Italian: in the cool
alfresco	0.
	syl	al+fres+co
	pron	<@l1fresk*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in the open air.
alg	0.
	syl	alg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	algebra algebraic.
Alg	0.
	syl	Alg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Algeria(n).
algae	ety	C16: from Latin, plural of alga seaweed, of uncertain origin
alga	infl
	head	algae
	syl	al:ga
	pron	<1@lg*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
algae	0.
	syl	al+gae
	pron	<1@lJE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	unicellular or multicellular plants, occurring in fresh or salt water or moist ground, that have chlorophyll and other pigments but lack true stems, roots, and leaves. The group includes the seaweeds, diatoms, and spirogyra. See also {thallophyte}.
algal	sub
	head	algae
	syl	al+gal
	pron	<1@lg*l>
	pos	adj.
algarroba	ety	C19: from Spanish, from Arabic al the+ kharr*_ubah #7carob 
algaroba	alt
	head	algarroba
	or	algarroba
	syl	al+ga+ro+ba
	pron	<2@lg*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
algarroba	1.
	or	algaroba
	syl	al+gar+ro+ba
	pron	<2@lg*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mesquite} or {carob}.
algarroba	2.
	or	algaroba
	syl	al+gar+ro+ba
	pron	<2@lg*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible pod of these trees.
algebra	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-jabr the bone-setting, reunification, mathematical reduction
algebra	1.
	syl	al+ge+bra
	pron	<1@lJibr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of mathematics in which arithmetical operations and relationships are generalized by using symbols to represent members of specified sets of numbers.
algebra	2.
	syl	al+ge+bra
	pron	<1@lJibr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of logical notation in which variables represent propositions and symbols represent the relations, such as conjunction or disjunction, between them.
algebraist	sub
	head	algebra
	syl	al+ge+bra+ist
	pron	<2@lJi1brAist>
	pos	n.
algebraical	alt
	head	algebraic
	or	algebraic
	syl	al+ge+bra:i+cal
	pos	adj.
algebraic	1.
	or	algebraical
	syl	al+ge+bra+ic
	pron	<2@lJi1brAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to algebra.
	exam	1	an algebraic expression.
algebraic	2.
	or	algebraical
	syl	al+ge+bra+ic
	pron	<2@lJi1brAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	using or relating to finite numbers, operations, or relationships.
algebraically	sub
	head	algebraic
	syl	al+ge+1bra:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
algebraic number	1.
	syl	al+ge+bra+ic num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any positive or negative real number.
algebraic number	2.
	syl	al+ge+bra+ic num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any number that is a root of a polynomial equation having rational coefficients.
Algeciras	0.
	syl	Al+ge+ci+ras
	pron	<2@lJi1sir*s>, Spanish <2al$xA1Tiras>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SW Spain, on the Strait of Gibraltar: scene of a conference of the Great Powers in 1906. Pop.: 81662 (1970).
Horatio	infl
	head	Alger
	syl	Ho:ra:ti:o.
	pos	n.
Alger	0.
	syl	Al:ger
	pron	<1@lJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-99, U.S. author of adventure stories for boys, including (1867).
Algeria	0.
	syl	Al+ge+ri:a
	pron	<@l1Ji*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NW Africa, on the Mediterranean: became independent in 1962, after more than a century of French rule; consists chiefly of the N Sahara Desert, with the Atlas Mountains in the north, and contains rich deposits of oil and natural gas. Official language: Arabic; French also widely spoken. Religion: Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Algiers. Pop.: 14431000 (1973 est.). Area: about 2382800 sq. km (920000 sq. miles). French name: {Al+g*'e+rie} (al#fe#!ri).
Algerian	sub
	head	Algeria
	or	Algerine
	syl	Al+1ge+ri:an
	pron	<1@lJ*2rEn>
	pos	adj. n.
Algerine	sub
	head	Algeria
	or	Algerian
	syl	Al+ge+rine
	pron	<1@lJ*2rEn>
	pos	adj. n.
algerine	0.
	syl	al+ge:rine
	pron	<2@lJ*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft striped woollen cloth.
-algia	ety	from Greek algos pain
-algia	0.
	syl	-al:gi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting pain or a painful condition of the part specified.
	exam	1	neuralgia;
	exam	2	odontalgia.
-algic	sub
	head	-algia
	syl	-al:gic
	pos	adj.
algicide	0.
	syl	al+gi+cide
	pron	<1@lJi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that kills algae.
algid	ety	C17: from Latin algidus, from alg*_ere to be cold
algid	0.
	syl	al+gid
	pron	<1@lJid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	chilly or cold.
algidity	sub
	head	algid
	syl	al+1gid+i:ty
	pos	n.
Algiers	0.
	syl	Al+giers
	pron	<@l1Ji*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Algeria, an ancient port on the Mediterranean; up to 1830 a centre of piracy. Pop.: 903533 (1966). Arabic name: {Al-Je@.za@.ir} (@!@ald#f$e#!z$a$:$I$$). French name: {Al+ger} (al#!#fe).
algin	0.
	syl	al+gin
	pron	<1@lJin>
	pos	n.
	def	alginic acid or one of its esters or salts, esp. the gelatinous solution obtained as a by-product in the extraction of iodine from seaweed, used in mucilages and for thickening jellies.
alginate	0.
	syl	al+gi+nate
	pron	<1@lJi2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of alginic acid.
alginic acid	0.
	syl	al+gin+ic ac:id
	pron	<@l1Jinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellowish powdery polysaccharide having marked hydrophilic properties. Ex?!tracted from kelp, it is used mainly in the food and textile industries and in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Formula: (C\6H\8O\6)\n; molecular wt.: 32000-250000.
algo-	ety	from Greek algos pain
algo-	0.
	syl	al:go-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting pain.
	exam	1	algometer;
	exam	2	algophobia.
algoid	0.
	syl	al+goid
	pron	<1@lgcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or relating to algae.
Algol	ety	C14: from Arabic al gh*_ul the #7ghoul 
Algol	0.
	syl	Al+gol
	pron	<1@lgol>
	pos	n.
	def	the second brightest star in Perseus, the first known eclipsing binary. Visual magnitude: 2.2-3.5; period: 68.8 hours; spectral type (brighter component): B8.
ALGOL	ety	C20: alg- (orithmic) o (riented) l (anguage) 
ALGOL	0.
	syl	ALGOL
	pron	<1@lgol>
	pos	n.
	def	a computer programming language de?!signed for mathematical and scientific purposes, in which algorithms can be expressed unambiguously; a high-level language. Compare {FORTRAN, PL/1, COBOL}.
algolagnia	0.
	syl	al+go+lag+ni:a
	pron	<2@lg*1l@gni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a perversion in which sexual pleasure is gained from the experience or infliction of pain. See also {sadism, masochism}.
algolagnic	sub
	head	algolagnia
	syl	al+go+1lag+nic
	pos	adj.
algolagnist	sub
	head	algolagnia
	syl	al+go+1lag+nist
	pos	n.
algology	0.
	syl	al+gol+o:gy
	pron	<@l1gol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the study of algae.
algological	sub
	head	algology
	syl	al+go+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@lg*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
algologically	sub
	head	algology
	syl	al+go+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
algologist	sub
	head	algology
	syl	al+1gol:o+gist
	pos	n.
algometer	0.
	syl	al+gom+e:ter
	pron	<@l1gomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring sensitivity to pressure ({pressure algometer}) or to pain. &- {al+#!gom+e@.try}
Algonkian	1.
	syl	Al+gon+ki:an
	pron	<@l1goGki*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	an obsolete term for {Proterozoic}.
Algonkian	2.
	syl	Al+gon+ki:an
	pron	<@l1goGki*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Algonquian}.
Algonkian	alt
	head	Algonquian
	or	Algonquian
	syl	Al+gon+ki:an
	pos	n.
Algonquian	1.
	or	Algonkian
	syl	Al+gon+qui:an
	pron	<@l1goGki*n>, <-kwi->
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages whose speakers ranged over an area stretching from the Atlantic between Newfoundland and Delaware to the Rocky Mountains, including Micmac, Mahican, Ojibwa, Fox, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, and Shawnee.
Algonquians	infl
	head	Algonquian
	or	Algonquian
	syl	Al+gon+qui:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Algonquian	infl
	or	Algonquians
	syl	Al+gon+qui:an
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Algonquian	2.
	or	Algonkian
	syl	Al+gon+qui:an
	pron	<@l1goGki*n>, <-kwi->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the North American Indian peoples that speak one of these languages.
Algonquian	3.
	or	Algonkian
	syl	Al+gon+qui:an
	pron	<@l1goGki*n>, <-kwi->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to this linguistic family or its speakers.
Algonquin	ety	C17: from Canadian French, earlier written as Algoumequin; perhaps related to Micmac algoomaking at the fish-spearing place
Algonkin	alt
	head	Algonquin
	or	Algonquin
	syl	Al+gon+kin
	pron	<@l1goGkin>
	pos	n.
Algonquins	infl
	head	Algonquin
	or	Algonkins
	syl	Al+gon+quins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Algonquin	infl
	or	Algonkin
	syl	Al+gon+quin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Algonkins	infl
	head	Algonquin
	or	Algonquins
	syl	Al+gon+kins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Algonkin	infl
	head	Algonquin
	or	Algonquin
	syl	Al+gon+kin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Algonquin	1.
	or	Algonkin
	syl	Al+gon+quin
	pron	<@l1goGkin>, <-kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living along the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers in Canada.
Algonquin	2.
	or	Algonkin
	syl	Al+gon+quin
	pron	<@l1goGkin>, <-kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, a dialect of Ojibwa.
Algonquin	3.
	or	Algonkin
	syl	Al+gon+quin
	pron	<@l1goGkin>, <-kwin>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Algonquian}.
Algonquin Park	0.
	syl	Al+gon+quin Park
	pos	n.
	def	a provincial park in S Canada, in E Ontario, containing over 1200 lakes. Area: 7100 sq. km (2741 sq. miles).
algophobia	0.
	syl	al+go+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2@lg*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	an acute fear of experiencing or witnessing bodily pain.
algor	ety	C15: from Latin
algor	0.
	syl	al+gor
	pron	<1@lgc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	chill.
algorism	ety	C13: from Old French algorisme, from Medieval Latin algorismus, from Arabic al-khuw*_arizmi, from the name of abu-Ja`far Mohammed ibn-M*_usa al-Khuw*_arizmi, ninth-century Persian mathematician
algorism	1.
	syl	al+go+rism
	pron	<1@lg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic or decimal system of counting.
algorism	2.
	syl	al+go+rism
	pron	<1@lg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the skill of computation using any system of numerals.
algorism	3.
	syl	al+go+rism
	pron	<1@lg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {algorithm}.
algorismic	sub
	head	algorism
	syl	al+go+1ris+mic
	pos	adj.
algorithm	ety	C17: changed from #7algorism, through influence of Greek arithmos number
algorithm	0.
	syl	al+go+rithm
	pron	<1@lg*2ri@d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any method or procedure of computation, usually involving a series of steps as in long division. Also called: {algorism}.
algorithmic	sub
	head	algorithm
	syl	al+go+1rith+mic
	pos	adj.
algorithmically	sub
	head	algorithm
	syl	al+go+1rith+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Alhambra	0.
	syl	Al+ham+bra
	pron	<@l1h@mbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a citadel and palace in Granada built for the Moorish kings during the 13th and 14th centuries: noted for its rich ornamentation.
Alhambresque	sub
	head	Alhambra
	syl	Al+ham+bresque
	pron	<2@lh@m1bresk>
	pos	adj.
Al Hasa	0.
	syl	Al Ha:sa
	pron	<a:l> <1ha:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province in E Saudi Arabia, in Nejd on the Persian Gulf: site of the first discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia (near Ad Dammam in 1933). Chief town: Al Hufuf. Pop.: 500000 (1961 est.). Area: 106708 sq. km (41200 sq. miles).
Al Hofuf	alt
	head	Al Hufuf
	or	Al Hufuf
	syl	Al Ho+fuf
	pron	<@l> <hu1fu:f>
Al Hufuf	0.
	or	Al Hofuf
	syl	Al Hu+fuf
	pron	<@l> <hu1fu:f>
	def	a town in E Saudi Arabia: a trading centre with nearby oilfields and oases. Pop.: 100000 (1970 est.).
Ali	1.
	syl	A:li
	pron	<1a:li:>
	pos	n.
	def	??600-661 #7a.d., fourth caliph of Islam (656-61 #7a.d.) #7, considered the first caliph by the Shiites: cousin and son-in-law of Mohammed.
Mehemet	2.
	head	Ali
	syl	Mehemet.
	def	See {Mehemet Ali}.
alias	ety	C16: from Latin ali*_as (adv.) otherwise, at another time, from alius other
alias	1.
	syl	a:li+as
	pron	<1Ali*s>
	pos	adv.
	def	at another time or place known as or named.
	exam	1	Dylan, alias Zimmerman.
aliases	infl
	head	alias
	syl	a:li+as:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alias	2.
	syl	a:li+as
	pron	<1Ali*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumed name.
alibi	ety	C18: from Latin alib*_i elsewhere, from alius other+ -b*_i as in ub*_i where
alibis	infl
	head	alibi
	syl	al:i+bis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alibi	1.a.
	syl	al:i+bi
	pron	<1@li2bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a defence by an accused person that he was elsewhere at the time the crime in question was committed.
alibi	1.b.
	syl	al:i+bi
	pron	<1@li2bI>
	pos	n.
	def	the evidence given to prove this.
alibi	2.
	syl	al:i+bi
	pron	<1@li2bI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an excuse.
alibi	3.
	syl	al:i+bi
	pron	<1@li2bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with an alibi.
alible	ety	C17: from Latin alibilis nutritious, from alere to nourish
alible	0.
	syl	al+i:ble
	pron	<1@l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	nourishing; nutritive.
Alicante	0.
	syl	Al:i+can+te
	pron	<2@li1k@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Spain: commercial centre. Pop.: 184716 (1970).
Alice-in-Wonderland	ety	C20: alluding to the absurdities of Wonderland in Lewis Carroll's book
Alice-in-Wonderland	0.
	syl	Al:ice-in-Won:der+land
	pos	adj.
	def	fantastic; irrational.
Alice Springs	0.
	syl	Al+ice Springs
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Australia, in the Northern Territory, in the Macdonnell Ranges: capital of the former territory of Central Australia. Pop.: 13400 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1931): {Stuart}.
alicyclic	ety	C19: from German alicyclisch, from #7ali (#7phatic) #7+cyclic 
alicyclic	0.
	syl	al:i+cy+clic
	pron	<2@li1sIklik>, <-1sik->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	having essentially aliphatic properties, in spite of the presence of a ring of carbon atoms.
alidade	ety	C15: from French, from Medieval Latin allidada, from Arabic al-'id*_ada the revolving radius of a circle
alidad	alt
	head	alidade
	or	alidade
	syl	al:i+dad
	pron	<1@li2d@d>
	pos	n.
alidade	1.
	or	alidad
	syl	al:i+dade
	pron	<1@li2dAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a surveying instrument used in plane-tabling for drawing lines of sight on a distant object and taking angular measurements.
alidade	2.
	or	alidad
	syl	al:i+dade
	pron	<1@li2dAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper rotatable part of a theodolite, including the telescope and its attachments.
alien	ety	C14: from Latin ali*_enus foreign, from alius other
alien	1.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person owing allegiance to a country other than that in which he lives; foreigner.
alien	2.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any being or thing foreign to the the environment in which it now exists.
	exam	1	an alien from another planet.
alien	3.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	n.
	def	unnaturalized; foreign.
alien	4.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	n.
	def	having foreign allegiance.
	exam	1	alien territory.
alien	5.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	n.
	def	unfamiliar; strange.
	exam	1	an alien quality in a work of art.
alien	6.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive and foll. by to
	def	repugnant or opposed (to).
	exam	1	war is alien to his philosophy.
alien	7.
	syl	al+ien
	pron	<1Alj*n>, <1Ali*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to transfer (property, etc.) to another.
alienage	sub
	head	alien
	syl	al+ien+age
	pron	<1Alj*niJ>, <1Ali*->
	pos	n.
alienable	0.
	syl	al+ien+a:ble
	pron	<1Alj*n*bL>, <1Ali*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of property
	def	transferable to another owner.
alienability	sub
	head	alienable
	syl	al+ien+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
alienate	1.
	syl	al+ien+ate
	pron	<1Alj*2nAt>, <1Ali*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a friend, sympathizer, etc.) to become indifferent, unfriendly, or hostile; estrange.
alienate	2.
	syl	al+ien+ate
	pron	<1Alj*2nAt>, <1Ali*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn away; divert.
	exam	1	to alienate the affections of a person.
alienate	3.
	syl	al+ien+ate
	pron	<1Alj*2nAt>, <1Ali*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to transfer the ownership of (property, title, etc.) to another person.
alienator	sub
	head	alienate
	syl	al+ien:2a+tor
	pos	n.
alienation	1.
	syl	al+ien:a+tion
	pron	<2Alj*1nAS*n>, <2Ali*->
	pos	n.
	def	a turning away; estrange?!ment.
alienation	2.
	syl	al+ien:a+tion
	pron	<2Alj*1nAS*n>, <2Ali*->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being an outsider or the feeling of being isolated, as from society.
alienation	3.
	syl	al+ien:a+tion
	pron	<2Alj*1nAS*n>, <2Ali*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a state in which a person's feelings are inhibited so that eventually both the self and the external world seem unreal.
alienation	4.a.
	syl	al+ien:a+tion
	pron	<2Alj*1nAS*n>, <2Ali*->
	pos	n.
	def	the transfer of property, as by conveyance or will, into the ownership of another.
alienation	4.b.
	syl	al+ien:a+tion
	pron	<2Alj*1nAS*n>, <2Ali*->
	pos	n.
	def	the right of an owner to dispose of his property.
alienee	0.
	syl	al+ien:ee
	pron	<2Alj*1nE>, <2Ali*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom a transfer of property is made.
alienism	0.
	syl	al+ien+ism
	pron	<1Alj*2niz*m>, <1Ali*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the study and treatment of mental illness.
alienist	1.
	syl	al+ien+ist
	pron	<1Alj*nist>, <1Ali*->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a psychiatrist who specializes in the legal aspects of mental illness.
alienist	2.
	syl	al+ien+ist
	pron	<1Alj*nist>, <1Ali*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person who practises alienism.
alienor	0.
	syl	al+ien+or
	pron	<1Alj*n*>, <1Ali*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who transfers property to another.
aliform	ety	C19: from New Latin *_aliformis, from Latin *_ala a wing
aliform	0.
	syl	al:i+form
	pron	<1@li2fc:m>, <1Ali->
	pos	adj.
	def	wing-shaped; alar.
Aligarh	0.
	syl	A:li+garh
	pron	<2a:li1gR:>, <2@li->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in W Uttar Pradesh, with a famous Muslim university (1920). Pop.: 252314 (1971).
alight	ety	Old English *_al*_ihtan, from #7a -%2#7+ l*_ihtan to make less heavy, from l*_iht #7{light %2}
alight	0.
	syl	a:light
	def	%1@T ($$#!la$It)@T {a@.lights, @T a@.light+ing, @T a@.light+ed@T} {a@.lit}.
alight	1.
	syl	a:light
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to step out (of) or get down (from).
	exam	1	to alight from a taxi.
alight	2.
	syl	a:light
	def	to come to rest; settle; land.
	exam	1	a thrush alighted on the wall.
alight	ety	Old English *_al*_iht lit up, from *_al*_ihtan to light up; see #7{light %1}
alight	H2.1.
	syl	a:light
	pron	<*1lIt>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	burning; on fire.
alight	H2.2.
	syl	a:light
	pron	<*1lIt>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	illuminated; lit up.
alighting gear	0.
	syl	a:light+ing gear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {undercarriage} (sense 1)}.
align	ety	C17: from Old French aligner, from *`a ligne into line
align	1.
	syl	a:lign
	pron	<*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or become placed in a line.
align	2.
	syl	a:lign
	pron	<*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring (components or parts, such as the wheels of a car) into proper or desirable coordination or relation.
align	3.
	syl	a:lign
	pron	<*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to bring (a person, country, etc.) into agreement or cooperation with the policy, etc. of another person or group.
alignment	1.
	syl	a:lign+ment
	pron	<*1lInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	arrangement in a straight line.
alignment	2.
	syl	a:lign+ment
	pron	<*1lInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the line or lines formed in this manner.
alignment	3.
	syl	a:lign+ment
	pron	<*1lInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	alliance or union with a party, cause, etc.
alignment	4.
	syl	a:lign+ment
	pron	<*1lInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	proper or desirable coordination or relation of components.
alignment	5.
	syl	a:lign+ment
	pron	<*1lInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a ground plan of a railway, motor road, etc.
alignment	6.
	syl	a:lign+ment
	pron	<*1lInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	an arrangement of one or more ancient rows of standing stones, of uncertain significance.
alike	ety	Old English gel*_ic; see #7{like %1}
alike	1.
	syl	a:like
	pron	<*1lIk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	possessing the same or similar characteristics.
	exam	1	they all look alike to me.
alike	2.
	syl	a:like
	pron	<*1lIk>
	pos	adv.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in the same or a similar manner, way, or degree.
	exam	1	they walk alike.
aliment	ety	C15: from Latin alimentum food, from alere to nourish
aliment	1.
	syl	al:i+ment
	pron	<1@lim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that nourishes, supports, or sustains the body or mind.
aliment	2.
	syl	al:i+ment
	pron	<1@lim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	another term for {alimony}.
aliment	3.
	syl	al:i+ment
	pron	<1@li2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to support or sustain.
alimental	sub
	head	aliment
	syl	al:i+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
alimentary	1.
	syl	al:i+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2@li1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to nutrition.
alimentary	2.
	syl	al:i+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2@li1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing sustenance or nourishment.
alimentary	3.
	syl	al:i+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2@li1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	free from the claims of creditors.
	exam	1	an alimentary trust.
alimentary canal	0.
	syl	al:i+men+ta+ry ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	the tubular passage extending from the mouth to the anus, through which food is passed and digested.
alimentation	1.
	syl	al:i+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2@limen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	nourishment.
alimentation	2.
	syl	al:i+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2@limen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	sustenance; support.
alimentative	sub
	head	alimentation
	syl	al:i+1men+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
alimony	ety	C17: from Latin alim*_onia sustenance, from alere to nourish
alimony	0.
	syl	al:i+mo+ny
	pron	<1@lim*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an allowance paid under a court order by one spouse to another when they are separated, either before or after divorce. See also {maintenance}.
aline	0.
	syl	a:line
	pron	<*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare spelling of {align}.
alinement	sub
	head	aline
	syl	a:1line+ment
	pos	n.
aliner	sub
	head	aline
	syl	a:1lin+er
	pos	n.
Ali Pasha	0.
	syl	A:li Pa:sha
	pron	<1a:lE> <1pa:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1741-1822, Turkish pasha and ruler of Albania (1787-1820), who was deposed and assassinated after intriguing against Turkey.
aliped	ety	C19: from Latin *_alip*_es having winged feet, from *_ala wing+-#7ped 
aliped	1.
	syl	al:i+ped
	pron	<1@li2ped>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bats and similar animals
	def	having the digits connected by a winglike membrane.
aliped	2.
	syl	al:i+ped
	pron	<1@li2ped>
	pos	n.
	def	an aliped animal.
aliphatic	ety	C19: from Greek aleiphat-, aleiphar oil
aliphatic	0.
	syl	al:i+phat+ic
	pron	<2@li1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	not aromatic, esp. having an open chain structure, such as alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes.
aliquant	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin aliquantus somewhat, a certain quantity of
aliquant	0.
	syl	al:i+quant
	pron	<1@likw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, signifying, or relating to a quantity or number that is not an exact divisor of a given quantity or number.
	exam	1	5 is an aliquant part of 12.
aliquot	ety	C16: from Latin: several, a few
aliquot	1.
	syl	al:i+quot
	pron	<1@li2kwot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, signifying, or relating to an exact divisor of a quantity or number.
	exam	1	3 is an aliquot part of 12.
aliquot	2.
	syl	al:i+quot
	pron	<1@li2kwot>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of equal quantities.
	exam	1	the sample was divided into five aliquot parts.
aliquot	3.
	syl	al:i+quot
	pron	<1@li2kwot>
	pos	n.
	def	an aliquot part.
alit	0.
	syl	a:lit
	pron	<*1lit>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare past tense and past participle of {alight%1}.
aliunde	ety	Latin: from elsewhere
aliunde	0.
	syl	a:li:un+de
	pron	<2Ali1^ndi>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	from a source extrinsic to the matter, document, or instrument under consideration.
	exam	1	evidence aliunde.
alive	ety	Old English on l*_ife in #7life 
alive	1.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of people, animals, plants, etc.
	def	living; having life.
alive	2.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in existence; active.
	exam	1	they kept hope alive;
	exam	2	the tradition was still alive.
alive	3.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; immediately postpositive and usually used with a superlative
	def	of those living; now living.
	exam	1	the happiest woman alive.
alive	4.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	full of life; lively.
	exam	1	she was wonderfully alive for her age.
alive	5.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by with
	def	animated.
	exam	1	a face alive with emotion.
alive	6.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	aware (of); sensitive (to).
alive	7.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	teeming (with).
	exam	1	the mattress was alive with fleas.
alive	8.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electronics.
	usage	postpositive
	def	another word for {{live%2} (sense 10).}
alive and kicking	9.
	head	alive
	syl	alive and kicking.
	usage	postpositive; of a person
	def	active and lively.
alive	10.a.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	hurry up&!
alive	10.b.
	syl	a:live
	pron	<*1lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	pay attention&!
aliveness	sub
	head	alive
	syl	a:1live+ness
	pos	n.
alizarin	ety	C19: probably from French alizarine, probably from Arabic al-`as*_arah the juice, from `asara to squeeze
alizarin	0.
	syl	a:liz:a+rin
	pron	<*1liz*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-yellow powder or orange-red crystalline solid used as a dye and in the manufacture of other dyes. Formula: C\6H\4(CO)\2C\6H\2(OH)\2.
alk	0.
	syl	alk.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	alkali.
alkahest	ety	C17: apparently coined by Paracelsus on the model of Arabic words
alcahest	alt
	head	alkahest
	or	alkahest
	syl	al+ca+hest
	pron	<1@lk*2hest>
	pos	n.
alkahest	0.
	or	alcahest
	syl	al+ka+hest
	pron	<1@lk*2hest>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical universal solvent sought by alchemists.
alkali	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al-qili the ashes (of the plant saltwort)
alkalis	infl
	head	alkali
	or	alkalies
	syl	al+ka+lis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alkalies	infl
	head	alkali
	or	alkalis
	syl	al+ka+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alkali	1.
	syl	al+ka+li
	pron	<1@lk*2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chemistry.
	def	a soluble base or a solution of a base.
alkali	2.
	syl	al+ka+li
	pron	<1@lk*2lI>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble mineral salt that occurs in arid soils and some natural waters.
alkalic	1.
	syl	al+kal+ic
	pron	<@l1k@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	containing large amounts of alkalis, esp. caustic soda and caustic potash.
alkalic	2.
	syl	al+kal+ic
	pron	<@l1k@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {alkaline}.
alkali flat	0.
	syl	al+ka+li flat
	pos	n.
	def	an arid plain encrusted with alkaline salts derived from the streams draining into it.
alkalifies	infl
	head	alkalify
	syl	al+ka+li+fies
	pos	vb.
alkalifying	infl
	head	alkalify
	syl	al+ka+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
alkalified	infl
	head	alkalify
	syl	al+ka+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
alkalify	0.
	syl	al+ka+li+fy
	pron	<1@lk*li2fI>, <@l1k@l->
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become alkaline.
alkali metal	0.
	syl	al+ka+li met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of the monovalent metals lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, caesium, and francium, belong?!ing to group 1A of the periodic table. They are all very reactive and electropositive.
alkalimeter	1.
	syl	al+ka+lim+e:ter
	pron	<2@lk*1limit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for determining the concentration of alkalis in solution.
alkalimeter	2.
	syl	al+ka+lim+e:ter
	pron	<2@lk*1limit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for determining the quantity of carbon dioxide in carbonates.
alkalimetric	sub
	head	alkalimeter
	syl	al+ka+li+met+ric
	pron	<2@lk*li1metrik>
	pos	adj.
alkalimetry	0.
	syl	al+ka+lim+e:try
	pron	<2@lk*1limitri>
	pos	n.
	def	determination of the amount of alkali or base in a solution, measured by an alkalimeter or by volumetric analysis.
alkaline	0.
	syl	al+ka+line
	pron	<1@lk*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the properties of or containing an alkali.
alkaline earth	1.
	syl	al+ka+line earth
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {alkaline earth metal}. any of the divalent electropositive metals beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium, belonging to group 2A of the periodic table.
alkaline earth	2.
	syl	al+ka+line earth
	pos	n.
	def	an oxide of one of the alkaline earth metals.
alkalinity	1.
	syl	al+ka+lin+i:ty
	pron	<2@lk*1liniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being alkaline.
alkalinity	2.
	syl	al+ka+lin+i:ty
	pron	<2@lk*1liniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of alkali or base in a solution, often expressed in terms of pH.
alkali soil	0.
	syl	al+ka+li soil
	pos	n.
	def	a soil that gives a pH reaction of 8.5 or above, found esp. in dry areas where the soluble salts, esp. of sodium, have not been leached away but have accumulated in the B horizon of the soil profile.
alkalise	alt
	head	alkalize
	or	alkalize
	syl	al+ka+lise
	pron	<1@lk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
alkalize	0.
	or	alkalise
	syl	al+ka+lize
	pron	<1@lk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make alkaline.
alkalizable	sub
	head	alkalize
	or	alkalisable
	syl	al+ka+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
alkalisable	sub
	head	alkalize
	or	alkalizable
	syl	al+ka+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
alkaloid	0.
	syl	al+ka+loid
	pron	<1@lk*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of nitrogenous basic compounds found in plants, typically insoluble in water and physiologically active. Common examples are morphine, strych?!nine, and quinine.
alkalosis	0.
	syl	al+ka+lo+sis
	pron	<2@lk*1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal increase in alkalinity of the blood and extracellular fluids.
alkane	0.a.
	syl	al+kane
	pron	<1@lkAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any saturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with the general formula C H\2 \+\2.
alkane	0.b.
	syl	al+kane
	pron	<1@lkAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; alkane series.
	def	Also called: {paraffin}.
alkanet	ety	C14: from Spanish alcaneta, diminutive of alcana henna, from Medieval Latin alchanna, from Arabic al the+ hinn*_a' henna
alkanet	1.
	syl	al+ka+net
	pron	<1@lk*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	a European boraginaceous plant, the roots of which yield a red dye.
alkanet	2.
	syl	al+ka+net
	pron	<1@lk*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	the dye obtained from this plant. Also called: {anchusin, alkannin}.
alkanet	3.
	syl	al+ka+net
	pron	<1@lk*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain hairy blue-flowered Old World plants of the boraginaceous genus (or such as of Europe. See also { {bugloss}}.
alkanet	4.
	syl	al+ka+net
	pron	<1@lk*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{puccoon} (sense 1).}
alkene	0.a.
	syl	al+kene
	pron	<1@lkEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon with the general formula C H\2
alkene	0.b.
	syl	al+kene
	pron	<1@lkEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; alkene series.
	def	Also called: {olefine}.
Alkmaar	0.
	syl	Alk+maar
	pron	Dutch <1alkma:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Netherlands, in North Holland. Pop.: 60375 (1973 est.).
Alcoran	alt
	head	Alkoran
	or	Alkoran
	syl	Al+co+ran
	pron	<2@lko1ra:n>
	pos	n.
Alkoran	0.
	or	Alcoran
	syl	Al+ko+ran
	pron	<2@lko1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for the {Koran}.
alkie	alt
	head	alky
	or	alky
	syl	al+kie
	pron	<1@lki>
	pos	n.
alkies	infl
	head	alky
	syl	al:kies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alky	0.
	or	alkie
	syl	al:ky
	pron	<1@lki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S. and Austral.
	def	a heavy drinker or alcoholic.
alkyd resin	0.
	syl	al+kyd res+in
	pron	<1@lkid>
	pos	n.
	def	any synthetic resin made from a dicarboxylic acid, such as phthalic acid, and diols or triols: used in paints and adhesives.
alkyl	ety	C19: from German, from Alk (ohol) #7alcohol+ -#7yl 
alkyl	1.
	syl	al+kyl
	pron	<1@lkil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C H\2 \+\1.
	exam	1	alkyl group or radical.
alkyl	2.
	syl	al+kyl
	pron	<1@lkil>
	pos	n.
	def	an organometallic compound, such as tetraethyl lead, containing an alkyl group bound to a metal atom.
alkylation	1.
	syl	al+kyl:a+tion
	pron	<2@lki1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the replacement of a hydrogen atom in an organic compound by an alkyl group.
alkylation	2.
	syl	al+kyl:a+tion
	pron	<2@lki1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the addition of an alkane hydrocarbon to an alkene in producing high-octane fuels.
alkyne	0.a.
	syl	al+kyne
	pron	<1@lkIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon that has a formula of the type C H\2 \-\2.
alkyne	0.b.
	syl	al+kyne
	pron	<1@lkIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; alkyne series.
	def	Also called: {acetylene}.
all	ety	Old English eall; related to Old High German al, Old Norse allr, Gothic alls all
all	1.a.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the whole quantity or amount of; totality of.
	exam	1	all the rice;
	exam	2	all interested parties.
all	1.b.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	is that all there are??
	exam	2	all of it is nice;
	exam	3	all are welcome.
all	2.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	every one of a class.
	exam	1	all men are mortal.
all	3.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the greatest possible.
	exam	1	in all earnestness.
all	4.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	any whatever.
	exam	1	to lose all hope of recovery;
	exam	2	beyond all doubt.
above all	5.
	head	all
	syl	above all.
	def	most important.
after all	6.
	head	all
	syl	after all.
	def	in spite of everything.
	exam	1	it's only a game, after all.
all but	7.
	head	all
	syl	all but.
	def	almost; nearly.
	exam	1	all but dead.
all of	8.
	head	all
	syl	all of.
	def	no less or smaller than.
	exam	1	she's all of thirteen years.
all	9.a.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	finished; at an end.
	exam	1	the affair is all over between us.
all	9.b.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	over the whole area (of something); everywhere (in, on, etc.).
	exam	1	all over England.
all	9.c.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	def	typically; representatively (in the phrase {that's me (you, him, us, them}, {all over) }.
all	9.d.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	unduly effusive towards.
all	9.e.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Sports.
	def	in a dominant position over.
all in	10.
	head	all
	syl	all in.
	def	exhausted; tired out.
all	11.a.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	everything considered.
	exam	1	all in all, it was a great success.
all	11.b.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the object of one's attention or interest.
	exam	1	you are my all in all.
all the	13.
	head	all
	syl	all the.
	usage	foll. by a comparative adjective or adverb
	def	so much (more or less) than otherwise.
	exam	1	we must work all the faster now.
and all	14.
	head	all
	syl	and all.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	as well; too.
	exam	1	and you can take that smile off your face and all.
all	15.a.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	and similar or associated things; etcetera.
	exam	1	coffee, tea, and all that will be served in the garden.
all	15.b.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	used as a filler or to make what precedes more vague: in this sense, it often occurs with concessive force.
	exam	1	she was sweet and pretty and all that, but I still didn't like her.
as all that	16.
	head	all
	syl	as all that.
	def	as one might expect or hope.
	exam	1	she's not as pretty as all that, but she has a personality.
all	17.a.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	in a question
	def	in any way whatsoever or to any extent or degree.
	exam	1	I didn't know that at all.
all	17.b.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	even so; anyway.
	exam	1	I'm surprised you came at all.
be all for	18.
	head	all
	syl	be all for.
	qual	Informal.
	def	be strongly in favour of.
all	19.a.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	in so far as; to the extent that.
	exam	1	for all anyone knows, he was a baron.
all	19.b.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	notwithstanding.
	exam	1	for all my pushing, I still couldn't move it.
for all that	20.
	head	all
	syl	for all that.
	def	in spite of that.
	exam	1	he was a nice man for all that.
in all	21.
	head	all
	syl	in all.
	def	altogether.
	exam	1	there were five of them in all.
all	22.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in scores of games
	def	apiece; each.
	exam	1	the score at half time was three all.
all	23.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by my, your, his, etc.; one's
	def	complete effort or interest.
	exam	1	to give your all;
	exam	2	you are my all.
all	24.
	syl	all
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	totality or whole.
all-	0.
	syl	all-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {allo-} before a vowel.
alla breve	ety	C19: literally: (according) to the breve
alla breve	1.
	syl	al:la bre+ve
	pron	<1@l*> <1brAvi>, Italian <1alla> <1brA:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical time signature indicating two or four minims to a bar. {~}
alla breve	2.
	syl	al:la bre+ve
	pron	<1@l*> <1brAvi>, Italian <1alla> <1brA:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	twice as fast as normal. Musical symbol: ###800026
Allah	ety	C16: from Arabic, from al the+ Il*_ah god; compare Hebrew el*_oah 
Allah	0.
	syl	Al:lah
	pron	<1@l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the principal Muslim name for God; the one Supreme Being.
Allahabad	0.
	syl	Al+lah:a+bad
	pron	<2@l*h*1b@d>, <-1ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in SE Uttar Pradesh at the confluence of the Ganges and Jumna Rivers: Hindu pilgrimage centre. Pop.: 490622 (1971).
all-American	1.
	syl	all-A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	representative of the whole of the United States.
all-American	2.
	syl	all-A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	composed exclusively of American members.
all-American	3.
	syl	all-A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	of a person
	def	typically American.
Allan-a-Dale	0.
	syl	Al:lan-a-Dale
	pron	<2@l*n*1dAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	in English balladry
	def	a member of Robin Hood's band who saved his sweetheart from an enforced marriage and married her himself.
allanite	ety	C19: named after T. Allan (1777-1833), English mineralogist
allanite	0.
	syl	al+lan+ite
	pron	<1@l*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare black or brown mineral consisting of the hydrated silicate of calcium, aluminium, iron, cerium, lanthanum, and other rare earth minerals. It occurs in granites and other igneous rocks. Formula: (Ca,Ce,La,Na)\2(Al,Fe,Be,Mn,Mg)\3(SiO\4)\3(OH).
allantoid	ety	C17: from Greek allantoeid*_es sausage-shaped, from allas sausage+-#7oid 
allantoid	1.
	syl	al+lan+toid
	pron	<*1l@ntcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling the allantois.
allantoid	2.
	syl	al+lan+toid
	pron	<*1l@ntcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a sausage.
allantoid	3.
	syl	al+lan+toid
	pron	<*1l@ntcid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {allantois}.
allantoidal	sub
	head	allantoid
	syl	al+lan+toi+dal
	pron	<2@l*n?!1tcidL>
	pos	adj.
allantois	ety	C17: New Latin, irregularly from Greek allantoeid*_es sausage-shaped, #7allantoid 
allantois	0.
	syl	al+lan+to+is
	pron	<2@l*n1t*uis>, <*1l@ntcis>
	pos	n.
	def	a membranous sac growing out of the ventral surface of the hind gut of embryonic reptiles, birds, and mammals. It combines with the chorion to form the mammalian placenta.
allantoic	sub
	head	allantois
	syl	al+lan+to+ic
	pron	<2@l*n1t*uik>
	pos	adj.
alla prima	ety	C19: from Italian: at once
alla prima	0.
	syl	al:la pri+ma
	pron	<1a:la:> <1prEm*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a painting
	def	painted with a single layer of paint, in contrast to paintings built up layer by layer.
allargando	ety	Italian, from allargare to make slow or broad
	infl
	head	allargando
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
allargando	0.
	syl	al+lar+gan+do
	pron	<2a:la:1g@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be slowed down considerably.
all-around	0.
	syl	all-a:round
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {all-round}.
allay	ety	Old English *_alecgan to put down, from lecgan to #7{lay %1}
allay	1.
	syl	al+lay
	pron	<*1lAi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to relieve (pain, grief, etc.) or be relieved.
allay	2.
	syl	al+lay
	pron	<*1lAi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce (fear, anger, etc.).
All Black	ety	so named because of the players' black strip
All Black	0.
	syl	All Black
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the international Rugby Union football team of New Zealand.
all clear	1.
	syl	all clear
	pos	n.
	def	a signal, usually a siren, indicating that some danger, such as an air raid, is over.
all clear	2.
	syl	all clear
	pos	n.
	def	an indication that obstacles are no longer present; permission to proceed.
	exam	1	he received the all clear on the plan.
allegation	1.
	syl	al+le+ga+tion
	pron	<2@li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of alleging.
allegation	2.
	syl	al+le+ga+tion
	pron	<2@li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an unproved statement or assertion, esp. one in an accusation.
allege	ety	C14 aleggen, ultimately from Latin all*_eg*_are to despatch on a mission, from l*_ex law
allege	1.
	syl	al+lege
	pron	<*1leJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to declare in or as if in a court of law; state without or before proof.
	exam	1	he alleged malpractice.
allege	2.
	syl	al+lege
	pron	<*1leJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to put forward (an argument or plea) for or against an accusation, claim, etc.
allege	3.
	syl	al+lege
	pron	<*1leJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to cite or quote, as to confirm.
alleged	1.
	syl	al+leged
	pron	<*1leJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	stated or described to be such; presumed.
	exam	1	the alleged murderer.
alleged	2.
	syl	al+leged
	pron	<*1leJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	dubious.
	exam	1	an alleged miracle.
allegedly	sub
	head	alleged
	syl	al+leg+ed+ly
	pron	<*1leJidli>
	pos	adv.
Alleghenies	alt
	head	Allegheny Mountains
	or	Allegheny Mountains
	syl	Al+le+ghe+nies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Allegheny Mountains	0.
	or	Alleghenies
	syl	Al+le+ghe+ny Moun+tains
	pron	<2@li1gAni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia: part of the Appalachian system; rising from 600 m (2000 ft.) to over 1440 m (4800 ft.).
allegiance	ety	C14: from Old French ligeance, from lige #7liege 
allegiance	1.
	syl	al+le+giance
	pron	<*1lEJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty, as of a subject to his sovereign or of a citizen to his country.
allegiance	2.
	syl	al+le+giance
	pron	<*1lEJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	the obligations of a vassal to his liege lord. See also {fealty, {homage} (sense 2).}
allegoric	alt
	head	allegorical
	or	allegorical
	syl	al+le+gor+ic
	pos	adj.
allegorical	0.
	or	allegoric
	syl	al+le+gor:i+cal
	pron	<2@li1gorikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in, containing, or characteristic of allegory.
allegorically	sub
	head	allegorical
	syl	al+le+1gor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
allegorise	alt
	head	allegorize
	or	allegorize
	syl	al+le+go+rise
	pron	<1@lig*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
allegorize	1.
	or	allegorise
	syl	al+le+go+rize
	pron	<1@lig*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transform (a story, narrative, fable, etc.) into or compose in the form of allegory.
allegorize	2.
	or	allegorise
	syl	al+le+go+rize
	pron	<1@lig*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret allegorically.
allegorization	sub
	head	allegorize
	or	allegorisation
	syl	al+le+2gor:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
allegorisation	sub
	head	allegorize
	or	allegorization
	syl	al+le+2gor:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
allegory	ety	C14: from Old French allegorie, from Latin all*_egoria, from Greek, from all*_egorein to speak figuratively, from allos other+ agoreuein to make a speech in public, from agora a public gathering
allegories	infl
	head	allegory
	syl	al+le+go+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
allegory	1.
	syl	al+le+go+ry
	pron	<1@lig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem, play, picture, etc., in which the apparent meaning of the characters and events is used to symbolize a deeper moral or spiritual meaning.
allegory	2.
	syl	al+le+go+ry
	pron	<1@lig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or genre that this represents.
allegory	3.
	syl	al+le+go+ry
	pron	<1@lig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	use of such symbolism to illustrate truth or a moral.
allegory	4.
	syl	al+le+go+ry
	pron	<1@lig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	anything used as a symbol or emblem.
allegorist	sub
	head	allegory
	syl	al+le+go+rist
	pos	n.
allegretto	ety	C19: diminutive of #7allegro 
	infl
	head	allegretto
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
allegretto	1.
	syl	al+le+gret+to
	pron	<2@li1gret*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	quickly or briskly. {~} {+tos}.
allegretto	2.
	syl	al+le+gret+to
	pron	<2@li1gret*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a piece or passage to be performed in this manner.
allegro	ety	C17: from Italian: cheerful, from Latin alacer brisk, lively
	infl
	head	allegro
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
allegro	1.
	syl	al+le+gro
	pron	<*1lAgr*u>, <-1leg->
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	quickly; in a brisk lively manner.
allegros	infl
	head	allegro
	syl	al+le+gros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
allegro	2.
	syl	al+le+gro
	pron	<*1lAgr*u>, <-1leg->
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or passage to be performed in this manner.
allele	ety	C20: from German Allel, shortened from allelomorph, from Greek all*_el- one another+ morph*_e form
allele	0.
	syl	al+lele
	pron	<*1lEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of two or more genes that have the same relative position on homologous chromosomes and are responsible for alternative characteristics, such as smooth or wrin?!kled seeds in peas. Also called: {al+le+lo+morph} ($$#!li$:l$$?!@!m@$$:f). See also {multiple alleles}.
allelic	sub
	head	allele
	syl	al+1lel+ic
	pos	adj.
allelism	sub
	head	allele
	syl	al+1lel+ism
	pos	n.
alleluia	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Hebrew hallel*_uy*_ah 
alleluia	1.
	syl	al+le+lu:ia
	pron	<2@li1lu:j*>
	pos	interj.
	def	praise the Lord&! Used more commonly in liturgical contexts in place of
alleluia	2.
	syl	al+le+lu:ia
	pron	<2@li1lu:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a song of praise to God.
allemande	ety	C17: from French danse allemande German dance
allemande	1.
	syl	al+le+mande
	pron	<1@lim@nd>, French <al1m?~a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the first movement of the classical suite, composed in a moderate tempo in a time signature of four-four.
allemande	2.
	syl	al+le+mande
	pron	<1@lim@nd>, French <al1m?~a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several German dances.
allemande	3.
	syl	al+le+mande
	pron	<1@lim@nd>, French <al1m?~a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure in a quadrille or a square dance.
Bog of	1.
	head	Allen
	syl	Bog of.
	def	a region of peat bogs in central Ireland, west of Dublin. Area: over 10 sq. km (3.75 sq. miles).
Lough	2.
	head	Allen
	syl	Lough.
	def	a lake in Ireland, in county Leitrim.
Ethan	1.
	head	Allen
	syl	E:than.
	def	1738-89, American soldier during the War of Independence who led the Green Mountain Boys of Vermont.
Woody	2.
	head	Allen
	syl	Wood:y.
	def	original name born 1935, U.S. film comedian, screenwriter, and director: his films include (1971), (1973), (1973), and (1977), which he also directed.
Edmund Henry Hynman	infl
	head	Allenby
	syl	Ed:mund Hen:ry Hyn:man
	pos	n.
Allenby	0.
	syl	Al:len:by
	pron	<1@l*nbi>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Viscount Allenby. 1861-1936, British field marshal who commanded British forces in Palestine in World War I; high commissioner in Egypt (1919-25).
Salvador	infl
	head	Allende
	syl	Sal:va:dor
	pron	<2sal$Ba1@dor>
	pos	n.
Allende	0.
	syl	Al:len:de
	pron	Spanish <a1$yAndA>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-73, Chilean Marxist politician; president of Chile from 1970 until 1973, when the army seized power and he was killed.
Allentown	0.
	syl	Al+len+town
	pron	<1@l*n2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Pennsylvania, on the Lehigh River. Pop.: 108655 (1973 est.).
Alleppey	0.
	syl	Al+lep+pey
	pron	<1^l*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S India, in Kerala on the Malabar Coast. Pop.: 160166 (1971).
allergen	0.
	syl	al+ler+gen
	pron	<1@l*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, usually a protein, capable of inducing an allergy.
allergenic	sub
	head	allergen
	syl	al+ler+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
allergic	1.
	syl	al+ler+gic
	pron	<*1lR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, having, or caused by an allergy.
allergic	2.
	syl	al+ler+gic
	pron	<*1lR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	having an aversion (to).
	exam	1	he's allergic to work.
allergist	0.
	syl	al+ler+gist
	pron	<1@l*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician skilled in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions caused by allergy.
allergy	ety	C20: from German Allergie (indicating a changed reaction), from Greek allos other+ ergon activity
allergies	infl
	head	allergy
	syl	al+ler+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
allergy	1.
	syl	al+ler+gy
	pron	<1@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypersensitivity to a substance that causes the body to react to any contact with that substance. Hay fever is an allergic reaction to pollen.
allergy	2.
	syl	al+ler+gy
	pron	<1@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	aversion.
	exam	1	he has an allergy to studying.
allethrin	ety	C20: from #7all (#7yl) #7+ (#7pyr) #7ethrin 
allethrin	0.
	syl	al+le+thrin
	pron	<@1leTrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a clear viscous amber-coloured liquid used as an insecticide and synergist. Formula: C\1\9H\2\6O\3; relative density: 1.005.
alleviate	ety	C15: from Late Latin allevi*_are to mitigate, from Latin levis light
alleviate	0.
	syl	al+le+vi+ate
	pron	<*1lEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (pain, sorrow, etc.) easier to bear; lessen; relieve.
alleviation	sub
	head	alleviate
	syl	al+2le+vi:1a+tion
	pos	n.
alleviative	sub
	head	alleviate
	syl	al+1le+vi:a+tive
	pos	adj.
alleviator	sub
	head	alleviate
	syl	al+1le+vi:2a+tor
	pos	n.
alley	ety	C14: from Old French alee, from aler to go, ultimately from Latin ambul*_are to walk
alley	H1.1.
	syl	al+ley
	pron	<1@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow lane or passage, esp. one between or behind buildings; back street.
alley	H1.2.
	syl	al+ley
	pron	<1@li>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bowling alley}.
alley	H1.3.
	syl	al+ley
	pron	<1@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, chiefly U.S.
	def	the space between the singles and doubles sidelines.
alley	H1.4.
	syl	al+ley
	pron	<1@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a walk in a park or garden, esp. one lined with trees or bushes.
up	5.
	head	alley
	or	down one's alley
	syl	up
	qual	Slang.
	def	suited to one's abilities or interests.
alley	ety	C18: shortened and changed from #7alabaster 
alley	H2.0.
	syl	al+ley
	pron	<1@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a large playing marble.
alley cat	0.
	syl	al+ley cat
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a homeless cat that roams in back streets.
alleyway	0.
	syl	al:ley+way
	pron	<1@li2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow passage; alley.
all-fired	1.
	syl	all-fired
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	prenominal
	def	excessive; extreme. {~}
all-flying tail	0.
	syl	all-fly:ing tail
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aircraft tailplane in which the whole of the tailplane is moved for control purposes.
All Fools' Day	0.
	syl	All Fools' Day
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {April Fools' Day} (see {April fool) }.
all fours	1.
	syl	all fours
	pos	n.
	def	both the arms and legs of a person or all the legs of a quadruped (esp. in the phrase {on all fours) }.
all fours	2.
	syl	all fours
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {seven-up}.
all hail	ety	C14, literally: all health (to someone)
all hail	0.
	syl	all hail
	pos	interj.
	def	an archaic greeting or salutation.
Allhallows	1.
	syl	All+hal+lows
	pron	<2c:l1h@l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {All Saints' Day}.
Allhallows Eve	2.
	head	Allhallows
	syl	Allhallows Eve.
	def	a less common name for {Halloween}.
Allhallowtide	0.
	syl	All+hal+low+tide
	pron	<2c:l1h@l*u2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the season of All Saints' Day (Allhallows).
allheal	0.
	syl	all+heal
	pron	<1c:l2hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants reputed to have healing powers, such as selfheal and valerian.
alliaceous	ety	C18: from Latin allium garlic; see -#7aceous 
alliaceous	1.
	syl	al+li:a+ceous
	pron	<2@li1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a genus of liliaceous plants that have a strong onion or garlic smell and often have bulbs. The genus occurs in the N hemi?!sphere and includes onion, garlic, leek, chive, and shallot.
alliaceous	2.
	syl	al+li:a+ceous
	pron	<2@li1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tasting or smelling like garlic or onions.
alliance	ety	C13: from Old French aliance, from alier to #7ally 
alliance	1.
	syl	al+li+ance
	pron	<*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of allying or state of being allied; union; confederation.
alliance	2.
	syl	al+li+ance
	pron	<*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal agreement or pact, esp. a military one, between two or more countries to achieve a particular aim.
alliance	3.
	syl	al+li+ance
	pron	<*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the countries involved in such an agreement.
alliance	4.
	syl	al+li+ance
	pron	<*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a union between families through marriage.
alliance	5.
	syl	al+li+ance
	pron	<*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	affinity or correspondence in qualities or characteristics.
alliance	6.
	syl	al+li+ance
	pron	<*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a taxonomic category consisting of a group of related families; subclass.
allied	1.
	syl	al+lied
	pron	<*1lId>, <1@lId>
	pos	adj.
	def	joined, as by treaty, agreement, or marriage; united.
allied	2.
	syl	al+lied
	pron	<*1lId>, <1@lId>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the same type or class; related.
Allied	0.
	syl	Al+lied
	pron	<1@lId>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Allies.
Allier	1.
	syl	Al+lier
	pron	French <a1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in Auvergne region. Capital: Moulins. Pop.: 386489 (1975). Area: 7382 sq. km (2879 sq. miles).
Allier	2.
	syl	Al+lier
	pron	French <a1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central France, rising in the C*'evennes and flowing north to the Loire. Length: over 403 km (250 miles).
allies	0.
	syl	al+lies
	pron	<1@lIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {ally}.
Allies	1.
	syl	Al+lies
	pron	<1@lIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in World War I
	def	the powers of the Triple Entente (France, Russia, and Britain) together with the nations allied with them.
Allies	2.
	syl	Al+lies
	pron	<1@lIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in World War II
	def	the countries that fought against the Axis and Japan. The main Allied powers were Britain and the Commonwealth countries, the U.S., the Soviet Union, France, and Poland. See also {Axis}.
alligator	ety	C17: from Spanish el lagarto the lizard, from Latin lacerta 
alligator	1.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor
	pron	<1@li2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large crocodilian, of the southern U.S., having powerful jaws and sharp teeth and differing from the crocodiles in having a shorter and broader snout: family (alligators and caymans).
alligator	2.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor
	pron	<1@li2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar but smaller species, occurring in China near the Yangtse River.
alligator	3.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor
	pron	<1@li2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any crocodilian belonging to the family
alligator	4.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor
	pron	<1@li2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tools or machines having adjustable toothed jaws, used for gripping, crushing, or compacting.
alligator pear	0.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor pear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {avocado}.
alligator pepper	1.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor pep+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly W. African.
	def	a tropical African zingiberaceous plant, having red or orange spicy seed capsules.
alligator pepper	2.
	syl	al+li+ga+tor pep+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly W. African.
	def	the capsules or seeds of this plant, used as a spice.
all-important	0.
	syl	all-im:por:tant
	pos	adj.
	def	crucial; vital.
all in	1.
	syl	all in
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	postpositive
	def	completely exhausted; tired out.
(all-in	infl
	head	all in
	syl	(all-in
	pos	adv. adj.
all in	xref
	syl	all in
	pos	adv. adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
all in	2.a.
	syl	all in
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with all expenses or costs included in the price.
	exam	1	the flat is twenty pounds a week all in.
all in	2.b.
	syl	all in
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	prenominal
	exam	1	the all-in price is thirty pounds.
all in	3.
	syl	all in
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	of wrestling
	def	freestyle.
all-inclusive	0.
	syl	all-in:clu:sive
	pos	adj.
	def	including everything; comprehensive.
alliterate	1.
	syl	al+lit+er+ate
	pron	<*1lit*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to contain or cause to contain alliteration.
alliterate	2.
	syl	al+lit+er+ate
	pron	<*1lit*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or write using alliteration.
alliteration	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin alliter*_ati*_o (from Latin al- #7al -#7+ litera letter), on the model of obliter*_ati*_o #7obliteration 
alliteration	0.
	syl	al+lit+er:a+tion
	pron	<*2lit*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of the same consonant ({consonantal alliteration}) or of a vowel, not necessarily the same vowel ({vocalic alliteration) }, at the beginning of each word or each stressed syllable in a line of verse, as in
alliterative	sub
	head	alliteration
	syl	al+1lit+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
allium	ety	C19: from Latin: garlic
allium	0.
	syl	al+li:um
	pron	<1@li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any liliaceous plant of the genus such as the onion, garlic, shallot, leek, and chive.
all-night	0.
	syl	all-night
	pos	adj.
	def	open or lasting all night.
	exam	1	an all-night show.
allo-	ety	from Greek allos other, different
Alloa	0.
	syl	Al+lo:a
	pron	<1@l*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central Scotland, in Fife region. Pop.: 14110 (1971).
allocate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin alloc*_are, from Latin loc*_are to place, from locus a place
allocate	1.
	syl	al+lo+cate
	pron	<1@l*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or allot for a particu?!lar purpose.
allocate	2.
	syl	al+lo+cate
	pron	<1@l*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for { {locate} (sense 2).}
allocatable	sub
	head	allocate
	syl	al+lo+2cat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
allocation	1.
	syl	al+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2@l*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of allocating or the state of being allocated.
allocation	2.
	syl	al+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2@l*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part that is allocated; share.
allocation	3.
	syl	al+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2@l*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting, Brit.
	def	a system of dividing overhead expenses between the various departments of a business.
allochthonous	0.
	syl	al+loch+tho+nous
	pron	<*1lokT*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks, deposits, etc.
	def	found in a place other than where they or their constituents were formed. Compare { {autochthonous} (sense 1).}
allocution	ety	C17: from Late Latin alloc*_uti*_o, from Latin alloqu*_i to address, from loqu*_i to speak
allocution	0.
	syl	al+lo+cu+tion
	pron	<2@l*1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a formal or authoritative speech or address, esp. one that advises, informs, or exhorts.
allodial	1.
	syl	al+lo+di:al
	pron	<*1l*udi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	held as an allodium.
allodial	2.
	syl	al+lo+di:al
	pron	<*1l*udi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tenure
	def	characterized by or relating to the system of holding land in absolute ownership.
	exam	1	the allodial system.
allodial	3.
	syl	al+lo+di:al
	pron	<*1l*udi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	holding an allodium.
allodium	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Old German all*_od (unattested) entire property, from al- #7all+ -*_od property; compare Old High German *_ot, Old English e*_ad property
allod	alt
	head	allodium
	or	allodium
	syl	al+lod
	pron	<1@lod>
	pos	n.
allodia	infl
	head	allodium
	or	allods
	syl	al+lo+di:a
	pron	<-1l*udi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
allods	infl
	head	allodium
	or	allodia
	syl	al+lods.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
allodium	0.
	or	allod
	syl	al+lo+di:um
	pron	<*1l*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	lands held in absolute ownership, free from such obligations as rent or services due to an overlord. Also: {alodium}.
allogamy	0.
	syl	al+log:a+my
	pron	<*1log*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	cross-fertilization in flowering plants.
allogamous	sub
	head	allogamy
	syl	al+1log:a+mous
	pos	adj.
allograph	1.
	syl	al+lo+graph
	pron	<1@l*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a document written by a person who is not a party to it.
allograph	2.
	syl	al+lo+graph
	pron	<1@l*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a signature made by one person on behalf of another. Compare {autograph}.
allograph	3.
	syl	al+lo+graph
	pron	<1@l*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	any of the written symbols that constitute a single grapheme: m M
allographic	sub
	head	allograph
	syl	al+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<2@l*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
allomerism	0.
	syl	al+lom+er+ism
	pron	<*1lom*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	similarity of crystalline structure in substances of different chemical composition.
allomerous	sub
	head	allomerism
	syl	al+1lom+er+ous
	pos	adj.
allometry	1.
	syl	al+lom+e:try
	pron	<*1lomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the growth of part of an organism in relation to the growth of the entire organism.
allometry	2.
	syl	al+lom+e:try
	pron	<*1lomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in proportion of any of the parts of an organism that occurs during growth.
allometric	sub
	head	allometry
	syl	al+lo+met+ric
	pron	<2@l*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
administrate	0.
	syl	ad+min+is+trate
	pron	<*d1mini2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manage or
allomorph	1.
	syl	al+lo+morph
	pron	<1@l*2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	any of the phonological representations of a single morpheme. For example, the final (s) and (z) sounds of and are allomorphs of the English noun-plural morpheme.
allomorph	2.
	syl	al+lo+morph
	pron	<1@l*2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any of two or more different crystalline forms of a chemical compound, such as a mineral.
allomorphic	sub
	head	allomorph
	syl	al+lo+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
allomorphism	0.
	syl	al+lo+mor+phism
	pron	<2@l*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	variation in the crystalline form of a chemical compound.
allonym	0.
	syl	al+lo+nym
	pron	<1@l*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a name, often one of historical signifi?!cance or that of another person, assumed by a person, esp. an author.
allopathist	alt
	head	allopath
	or	allopath
	syl	al+lop:a+thist
	pron	<*1lop*Tist>
	pos	n.
allopath	0.
	or	allopathist
	syl	al+lo+path
	pron	<1@l*2p@T>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises or is skilled in allopathy.
allopathy	0.
	syl	al+lop:a+thy
	pron	<*1lop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual method of treating disease, by inducing a condition different from the cause of the disease. Compare {homeopathy}.
allopathic	sub
	head	allopathy
	syl	al+lo+path+ic
	pron	<2@l*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
allopathically	sub
	head	allopathy
	syl	al+lo+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
allopatric	ety	C20: from #7allo -#7+ -patric, from Greek patris native land
allopatric	0.
	syl	al+lo+pat+ric
	pron	<2@l*1p@trik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of biological speciation or species
	def	taking place or existing in areas that are geographically isolated from one another. Compare {sympatric}.
allopatrically	sub
	head	allopatric
	syl	al+lo+1pat+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
allophane	ety	C19: from Greek allophan*_es appearing differently, from #7allo -#7+ phainesthai to appear
allophane	0.
	syl	al+lo+phane
	pron	<1@l*2fAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variously coloured amorphous mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate and occurring in cracks in some sedimentary rocks.
allophone	0.
	syl	al+lo+phone
	pron	<1@l*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several speech sounds that are regarded as contextual or environmental variants of the same phoneme. In English the aspirated initial (p) in and the unaspirated (p) in are allophones of the phoneme /p/.
allophonic	sub
	head	allophone
	syl	al+lo+phon+ic
	pron	<2@l*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
alloplasm	0.
	syl	al+lo+plasm
	pron	<1@l*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	part of the cytoplasm that is specialized to form cilia, flagella, and similar structures.
alloplasmic	sub
	head	alloplasm
	syl	al+lo+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
allopurinol	ety	C20: from #7allo -#7+purine+ -#7ol 
allopurinol	0.
	syl	al+lo+pu+ri+nol
	pron	<2@l*u1pju*r*2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic drug that reduces blood levels of uric acid and is administered orally in the treatment of gout. Formula: C\5H\4N\4O.
allot	ety	C16: from Old French aloter, from lot portion, #7lot 
allots	infl
	head	allot
	syl	al+lots
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
allotting	infl
	head	allot
	syl	al+lot+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
allotted	infl
	head	allot
	syl	al+lot+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
allot	1.
	syl	al+lot
	pron	<*1lot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or distribute (shares, etc.).
allot	2.
	syl	al+lot
	pron	<*1lot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to designate for a particular purpose.
	exam	1	money was allotted to cover expenses.
allot	3.
	syl	al+lot
	pron	<*1lot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	apportion.
	exam	1	we allotted two hours to the case.
allotment	1.
	syl	al+lot+ment
	pron	<*1lotm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of allotting; apportionment.
allotment	2.
	syl	al+lot+ment
	pron	<*1lotm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion or amount allotted.
allotment	3.
	syl	al+lot+ment
	pron	<*1lotm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small piece of usually public land rented by an individual for cultivation.
allotrope	0.
	syl	al+lo+trope
	pron	<1@l*2tr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any of two or more physical forms in which an element can exist.
	exam	1	diamond and graphite are allo?!tropes of carbon.
allotropism	alt
	head	allotropy
	or	allotropy
	syl	al+lot+ro+pism
	pos	n.
allotropy	0.
	or	allotropism
	syl	al+lot+ro+py
	pron	<*1lotr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the existence of an element in two or more physical forms. The most common elements having this property are carbon, sulphur, and phosphorus. &- {al+lo+trop+ic} (@!@al$$#!tr$Ap$Ik) &- {@!al+lo+#!trop@.i+cal+ly}
all'ottava	ety	Italian: at the octave
all'ottava	0.
	syl	all'ot+ta+va
	pron	<@l> <*1ta:v*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played an octave higher or lower than written. Symbol: 8va
allottee	0.
	syl	al+lot+tee
	pron	<*lot1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom something is allotted.
all-out	1.
	syl	all-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	using one's maximum powers.
	exam	1	an all-out effort.
all out	infl
	head	all-out
	syl	all out.
	pos	adv.
all-out	2.
	syl	all-out
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to one's maximum effort or capacity.
	exam	1	he went all out on the home stretch.
all-over	0.
	syl	all-o:ver
	pos	adj.
	def	covering the entire surface.
allow	ety	C14: from Old French alouer, from Late Latin allaud*_are to extol, influenced by Medieval Latin alloc*_are to assign, #7allocate 
allow	1.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit (to do something); let.
allow	2.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside.
	exam	1	five hours were allowed to do the job.
allow	3.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let enter or stay.
	exam	1	they don't allow dogs.
allow	4.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowl?!edge or concede (a point, claim, etc.).
allow	5.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let have; grant.
	exam	1	he was allowed few visitors.
allow	6.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to take into account.
	exam	1	allow for delays.
allow	7.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to permit; admit.
	exam	1	a question that allows of only one reply.
allow	8.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to assert; maintain.
allow	9.
	syl	al+low
	pron	<*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to approve; accept.
allowable	0.
	syl	al+low+a:ble
	pron	<*1lau*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	permissible; admissible.
allowably	sub
	head	allowable
	syl	al+1low+a:bly
	pos	adv.
allowance	1.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of something, esp. money or food, given or allotted usually at regular intervals.
allowance	2.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a discount, as in consideration for something given in part exchange or to increase business; rebate.
allowance	3.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion set aside to compensate for something or to cover special expenses.
allowance	4.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	admission; concession.
allowance	5.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of allowing; sanction; toleration.
allowance	6.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something allowed.
allowance	7.a.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to take mitigating circumstances into account in consideration (of).
allowance	7.b.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to allow (for).
allowance	8.
	syl	al+low+ance
	pron	<*1lau*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (something) in limited amounts.
Alloway	0.
	syl	Al+lo+way
	pron	<1@l*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in Scotland, south of Ayr: birthplace of Robert Burns.
allowedly	0.
	syl	al+low+ed+ly
	pron	<*1lauidli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	by general admission or agreement; admittedly.
alloy	ety	C16: from Old French aloi a mixture, from aloier to combine, from Latin allig*_are, from lig*_are to bind
alloy	1.
	syl	al+loy
	pron	<1@lci>, <*1lci>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic material, such as steel, brass, or bronze, consisting of a mixture of two or more metals or of metallic elements with nonmetallic elements. Alloys often have physical properties markedly different from those of the pure metals.
alloy	2.
	syl	al+loy
	pron	<1@lci>, <*1lci>
	pos	n.
	def	something that impairs the quality or reduces the value of the thing to which it is added.
alloy	3.
	syl	al+loy
	pron	<*1lci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add (one metal or element to another metal or element) to obtain a substance with a desired property.
alloy	4.
	syl	al+loy
	pron	<*1lci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debase (a pure substance) by mixing with an inferior element.
alloy	5.
	syl	al+loy
	pron	<*1lci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to diminish or impair.
alloyed junction	0.
	syl	al+loyed junc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor junction used in some junction transistors and formed by alloying metal contacts, functioning as emitter and collector regions, to a wafer of semiconductor that acts as the base region. Compare {diffused junction}.
all-purpose	0.
	syl	all-pur:pose
	pos	adj.
	def	useful for many things.
	exam	1	an all-purpose gadget.
all right	1.
	syl	all right
	pos	adj. postpositive except in slang use; adv.
	def	adequate; satisfactory.
all right	2.
	syl	all right
	pos	adj. postpositive except in slang use; adv.
	def	unharmed; safe.
all right	3.a.
	syl	all right
	pos	adj. postpositive except in slang use; adv.
	def	acceptable.
	exam	1	an all-right book.
all right	3.b.
	syl	all right
	pos	adj. postpositive except in slang use; adv.
	def	reliable.
	exam	1	an all-right guy.
all right	4.
	syl	all right
	pos	adv.
	def	very well: used to express assent.
all right	5.
	syl	all right
	pos	adv.
	def	satisfactorily; adequately.
	exam	1	the car goes all right.
all right	6.
	syl	all right
	pos	adv.
	def	without doubt.
	exam	1	he's a bad one, all right.
all right	xref
	syl	all right
	pos	adj. postpositive except in slang use; adv.
	def	Also (not standard): {alright}.
all-round	1.
	syl	all-round
	pos	adj.
	def	efficient in all respects, esp. in sport; versatile.
	exam	1	an all-round player.
all-round	2.
	syl	all-round
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow.
	exam	1	an all-round education.
all-rounder	0.
	syl	all-round:er
	pos	n.
	def	a versatile person, esp. in a sport.
All Saints' Day	0.
	syl	All Saints' Day
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian festival celebrated on Nov. 1 to honour all the saints.
allseed	0.
	syl	all+seed
	pron	<1c:l2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants that produce many seeds, such as knotgrass.
all-sorts	0.
	syl	all-sorts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mixture, esp. a mixture of liquorice sweets.
All Souls' Day	0.
	syl	All Souls' Day
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a day of prayer (Nov. 2) for the dead in purgatory.
allspice	1.
	syl	all+spice
	pron	<1c:l2spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American myrtaceous tree, having small white flowers and aromatic berries.
allspice	2.
	syl	all+spice
	pron	<1c:l2spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole or powdered seeds of this berry used as a spice, having a flavour said to resemble a mixture of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg.
allspice	xref
	syl	all+spice
	pron	<1c:l2spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pimento}.
all-star	0.
	syl	all-star
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	consisting of star performers.
all-time	0.
	syl	all-time
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unsurpassed in some respect at a particular time.
	exam	1	an all-time record. #e
all told	0.
	syl	all told
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	taking every one into account; in all.
	exam	1	we were seven all told.
allude	ety	C16: from Latin all*_udere, from l*_udere to sport, from l*_udus a game
allude	0.
	syl	al+lude
	pron	<*1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to refer indirectly.
	exam	1	he often alluded to his life in the army.
allure	ety	C15: from Old French alurer, from lure bait, #7lure 
allure	1.
	syl	al+lure
	pron	<*1lu*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entice or tempt (someone) to a person or place or to a course of action; attract.
allure	2.
	syl	al+lure
	pron	<*1lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	attractiveness; appeal.
	exam	1	the cottage's allure was its isolation.
allurer	sub
	head	allure
	syl	al+1lur+er
	pos	n.
allurement	sub
	head	allure
	syl	al+1lure+ment
	pos	n.
alluring	0.
	syl	al+lur+ing
	pron	<*1lu*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	enticing; fascinating; attractive.
alluringly	sub
	head	alluring
	syl	al+1lur+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
allusion	ety	C16: from Late Latin all*_usi*_o, from Latin all*_udere to sport with, #7allude 
allusion	1.
	syl	al+lu+sion
	pron	<*1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of alluding.
allusion	2.
	syl	al+lu+sion
	pron	<*1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a passing reference; oblique or obscure mention.
allusive	0.
	syl	al+lu+sive
	pron	<*1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or full of allusions.
allusively	sub
	head	allusive
	syl	al+1lu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
allusiveness	sub
	head	allusive
	syl	al+1lu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
alluvial	1.
	syl	al+lu+vi:al
	pron	<*1lu:vi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to alluvium.
alluvial	2.
	syl	al+lu+vi:al
	pron	<*1lu:vi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alluvium}.
alluvial	3.
	syl	al+lu+vi:al
	pron	<*1lu:vi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	alluvium containing any heavy mineral, esp. gold.
cone	alt
	head	alluvial fan
	or	alluvial fan
	syl	cone
	pos	n.
alluvial fan	0.
	or	cone
	syl	al+lu+vi:al fan
	pos	n.
	def	a fan-shaped accumulation of silt, sand, gravel, and boulders deposited by fast-flowing mountain rivers when they reach flatter land.
alluvion	ety	C16: from Latin alluvi*_o an overflowing, from luere to wash
alluvion	1.a.
	syl	al+lu+vi:on
	pron	<*1lu:vi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the wash of the sea or of a river.
alluvion	1.b.
	syl	al+lu+vi:on
	pron	<*1lu:vi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an overflow or flood.
alluvion	1.c.
	syl	al+lu+vi:on
	pron	<*1lu:vi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	matter deposited as sediment; alluvium.
alluvion	2.
	syl	al+lu+vi:on
	pron	<*1lu:vi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the gradual formation of new land, as by the recession of the sea or deposit of sediment on a riverbed.
alluvium	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7alluvion 
alluviums	infl
	head	alluvium
	or	alluvia
	syl	al+lu+vi:ums
	pron	<-vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alluvia	infl
	head	alluvium
	or	alluviums
	syl	al+lu+vi:a
	pron	<-vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alluvium	0.
	syl	al+lu+vi:um
	pron	<*1lu:vi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained fertile soil consisting of mud, silt, and sand deposited by flowing water on flood plains, in river beds, and in estuaries.
ally	ety	C14: from Old French alier to join, from Latin allig*_are to bind to, from lig*_are to bind
lies	infl
	head	ally
	syl	+lies
	pos	vb.
allying	infl
	head	ally
	syl	al:ly+ing
	pos	vb.
lied	infl
	head	ally
	syl	+lied.
	pos	vb.
ally	1.
	syl	al:ly
	pron	<*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by to or with
	def	to unite or be united, esp. formally, as by treaty, confederation, or marriage.
ally	2.
	syl	al:ly
	pron	<*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or with; usually passive
	def	to connect or be related, as through being similar or compatible.
allies	infl
	head	ally
	syl	al:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ally	3.
	syl	al:ly
	pron	<1@lI>, <*1lI>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by to or with
	def	a country, person, or group allied with another.
ally	4.
	syl	al:ly
	pron	<1@lI>, <*1lI>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by to or with
	def	a plant, animal, substance, etc., closely related to another in characteristics or form.
allyl	ety	C19: from Latin allium garlic+-#7yl ; first distinguished in a compound isolated from garlic
allyl	0.
	syl	al+lyl
	pron	<1@lIl>, <1@lil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH\2:CHCH\2-.
	exam	1	allyl group or radical;
	exam	2	allyl resin.
allyl alcohol	0.
	syl	al+lyl al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of resins, plasticizers, and other organic chemicals. Formula: CH\2:CHCH\2OH; relative density: 0.85; melting pt.: -129?%C; boiling pt.: 96.9?%C.
allyl resin	0.
	syl	al+lyl res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any of several thermosetting synthetic resins made by polymerizing esters of allyl alcohol with a dibasic acid. They are used as adhesives.
allyl sulphide	0.
	syl	al+lyl sul+phide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid that smells like garlic and is used as a flavouring. Formula: (CH\2:CHCH\2)\2S; relative density: 0.888; boiling pt.: 139?%C.
allyou	0.
	syl	all+you
	pron	<1c:l2ju:>, <1c:2ju>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	usage	used in addressing more than one person
	def	all of you.
Alma-Ata	0.
	syl	Al:ma-A:ta
	pron	Russian <al1ma> <a1ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, the capital of the Kazakh SSR. Pop.: 836000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1927): {Verny}.
Almada	0.
	syl	Al+ma+da
	pron	Portuguese <al1maD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Portugal, on the S bank of the Tagus estuary opposite Lisbon: statue of Christ 110 m (360 ft.) high, erected 1959. Pop.: 108150 (1970).
Almad'en	0.
	syl	Al+ma+d*'en
	pron	Spanish <2alma1DAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Spain: rich cinnabar mines, worked since Roman times. Pop.: 10910 (1970).
Al Madinah	0.
	syl	Al Ma+di+nah
	pron	<2@l> <m@1dEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name for {Medina}.
Almagest	ety	C14: from Old French, from Arabic al-majisti, from al the+ majisti, from Greek megist*_e greatest (treatise)
Almagest	1.
	syl	Al+ma+gest
	pron	<1@lm*2Jest>
	pos	n.
	def	a work on astronomy compiled by Ptolemy in the 2nd century #7a.d. containing a description of the geocentric system of the universe and a star catalogue.
Almagest	2.
	syl	Al+ma+gest
	pron	<1@lm*2Jest>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any of various similar medieval treatises on astrology, astronomy, or alchemy.
alma mater	ety	C17: from Latin: bountiful mother
alma mater	0.
	syl	al:ma ma+ter
	pron	<1@lm*> <1ma:t*>, <1mAt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	one's school, college, or university.
almanac	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin almanachus, perhaps from Late Greek almenikhiaka 
almanac	0.
	syl	al+ma+nac
	pron	<1c:lm*2n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a yearly calendar giving statistical information on events and phenomena, such as the phases of the moon, times of sunrise and sunset, tides, anniversaries, etc. Also (archaic): {almanack}.
almandine	ety	C17: from French, from Medieval Latin alaband*_ina, from Alabanda, ancient city of Asia Minor where these stones were cut
almandine	0.
	syl	al+man+dine
	pron	<1@lm*n2din>, <-2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep violet-red garnet that consists of iron aluminium silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Fe\3Al\2(SiO\4)\3.
Al Mansurah	0.
	syl	Al Man+s*^u+rah
	pron	<2@l> <m@n1su*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {El Mansura}.
Al Marj	0.
	syl	Al Marj
	pron	<@l> <1ma:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in N Libya: founded in about 550 #7b.c. Pop.: 10645 (1969 est.). Italian name: {Barce}.
Alma-Tadema	0.
	syl	Al:ma-Tad:e:ma
	pron	<1@lm*> <1t@dim*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Law@.rence}. 1836-1912, Dutch-English painter of studies of Greek and Roman life.
Almelo	0.
	syl	Al+me+lo
	pron	Dutch <1alm*lo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Netherlands, in Overijssel province. Pop.: 59821 (1973 est.).
almemar	ety	from Hebrew, from Arabic al-minbar the pulpit, platform
almemar	0.
	syl	al+me+mar
	pron	<@l1mEma:>
	pos	n.
	usage	Judaism. in Ashkenazic usage
	def	the raised platform in a synagogue on which the reading desk stands. Also called: {bema, bimah}.
Almer'ia	0.
	syl	Al+me+r*'i:a
	pron	Spanish <2almA1ria>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Spain. Pop.: 114510 (1970).
almighty	1.
	syl	al+might:y
	pron	<c:l1mIti>
	pos	adj.
	def	all-powerful; omnipotent.
almightily	sub
	head	almighty
	syl	al+1might:i+ly
	pos	adv.
almightiness	sub
	head	almighty
	syl	al+1might:i+ness
	pos	n.
Almighthe	infl
	head	Almighty
	syl	Al+mighthe.
	pos	n.
Almighty	0.
	syl	Al+might:y
	pron	<c:l1mIti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {God}.
Almohade	ety	from Arabic al-muwahhid 
Almohad	alt
	head	Almohade
	or	Almohade
	syl	Al+mo+had
	pron	<1@lm*2h@d>
	pos	n.
Almohades	infl
	head	Almohade
	or	Almohads
	syl	Al+mo+hades
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Almohads	infl
	head	Almohade
	or	Almohades
	syl	Al+mo+hads.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Almohade	0.
	or	Almohad
	syl	Al+mo+hade
	pron	<1@lm*2hAd>, <-2hAdE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of puritanical Muslims, originally Berbers, who arose in S Morocco in the 12th century as a reaction against the corrupt Almoravides and who ruled Spain and all Maghrib from about 1147 to after 1213.
almond	ety	C13: from Old French almande, from Medieval Latin amandula, from Latin amygdala, from Greek amugdal*_e 
almond	1.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small widely cultivated rosaceous tree, that is native to W Asia and has pink flowers and a green fruit containing an edible nutlike seed.
almond	2.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the oval-shaped nutlike edible seed of this plant, which has a yellowish-brown shell.
almond	3.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of or containing almonds.
	exam	1	almond cake.
almond	4.a.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale yellowish-brown colour.
almond	4.b.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	almond wallpaper.
almond	5.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {almond green}.
almond	5.a.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-green colour.
almond	5.b.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an almond skirt.
almond	6.
	syl	al+mond
	pron	<1a:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	anything shaped like an almond nut.
almond-eyed	0.
	syl	al:mond-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having narrow oval eyes.
almoner	ety	C13: from Old French almosnier, from almosne alms, from Vulgar Latin alemosina (unattested), from Late Latin ele*_emosyna; see #7alms 
almoner	1.
	syl	al+mon+er
	pron	<1a:m*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a trained hospital social worker responsible for the welfare of patients.
almoner	2.
	syl	al+mon+er
	pron	<1a:m*n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who distributes alms or charity on behalf of a household or institution.
almonry	ety	C15: from Old French almosnerie; see #7almoner, alms 
almonries	infl
	head	almonry
	syl	al+mon+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
almonry	0.
	syl	al+mon+ry
	pron	<1a:m*nri>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the house of an almoner, usually the place where alms were given.
Almoravide	ety	from Arabic al-mur*_abit*_un the holy ones
Almoravid	alt
	head	Almoravide
	or	Almoravide
	syl	Al+mo+ra+vid
	pron	<@l1mc:r*vid>
	pos	n.
Almoravide	0.
	or	Almoravid
	syl	Al+mo+ra+vide
	pron	<@l1mc:r*2vId>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a fanatical people of Berber origin and Islamic faith, who founded an empire in N Africa that spread over much of Spain in the 11th century #7a.d.
almost	0.
	syl	al+most
	pron	<1c:lm*ust>
	pos	adv.
	def	little short of being; very nearly.
alms	ety	Old English @almysse, from Late Latin ele*_emosyna, from Greek ele*_emosun*_e pity; see #7eleemosynary 
alms	0.
	syl	alms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	charitable donations of money or goods to the poor or needy.
almshouse	1.
	syl	alms+house
	pron	<1a:mz2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a privately supported house offering accommodation to the aged or needy.
almshouse	2.
	syl	alms+house
	pron	<1a:mz2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another name for {poorhouse}.
almswoman	alt
	head	almsman
	or	almsman
	syl	alms+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
almsmen	infl
	head	almsman
	or	almswomen
	syl	alms+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
almswomen	infl
	head	almsman
	or	almsmen
	syl	alms+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
almsman	0.
	or	almswoman
	syl	alms+man
	pron	<1a:mzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who gives or receives alms.
almucantar	ety	C14: from French, from Arabic almukantar*_at sundial
almacantar	alt
	head	almucantar
	or	almucantar
	syl	al+ma+can+tar
	pron	<2@lm*1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
almucantar	1.
	or	almacantar
	syl	al+mu+can+tar
	pron	<2@lm*1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle on the celestial sphere parallel to the horizontal plane.
almucantar	2.
	or	almacantar
	syl	al+mu+can+tar
	pron	<2@lm*1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring altitudes.
almuce	ety	C15: from Old French aumusse, from Medieval Latin almucia, of unknown origin
almuce	0.
	syl	al+muce
	pron	<1@lmju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fur-lined hood or cape formerly worn by members of certain religious orders, more recently by canons of France.
Alnico	0.
	syl	Al+ni+co
	pron	<1@lni2k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an alloy of aluminium, nickel, and cobalt, used to make permanent magnets.
alodia	infl
	head	alodium
	syl	a:lo+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alodium	0.
	syl	a:lo+di:um
	pron	<*1l*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {allodium}.
alodial	sub
	head	alodium
	syl	a:1lo+di:al
	pos	adj.
aloe	ety	C14: from Latin alo*_e, from Greek
aloes	infl
	head	aloe
	syl	al:oes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aloe	1.
	syl	al:oe
	pron	<1@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the liliaceous genus chiefly native to southern Africa, with fleshy spiny-toothed leaves and red or yellow flowers.
American aloe	2.
	head	aloe
	syl	American aloe.
	def	another name for {century plant}.
aloetic	sub
	head	aloe
	syl	al:o+e:tic
	pron	<2@l*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
aloes	1.
	syl	al:oes
	pron	<1@l*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	Also called: {aloes wood}. another name for {eaglewood}.
bitter aloes	2.
	head	aloes
	syl	bitter aloes.
	def	a bitter purgative drug made from the leaves of several species of aloe.
aloft	ety	C12: from Old Norse *_a lopt in the air; see #7lift, loft 
aloft	1.
	syl	a:loft
	pron	<*1loft>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into a high or higher place; up above.
aloft	2.
	syl	a:loft
	pron	<*1loft>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into the rigging of a vessel.
aloha	0.
	syl	a:lo+ha
	pron	<*1l*u*>, <a:1l*uha:>
	pos	n. interj.
	def	a Hawaiian word for {hello} or {goodbye}.
aloin	ety	C19: from #7aloe+ -#7in 
aloin	0.
	syl	al:o+in
	pron	<1@l*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter crystalline compound derived from various species of aloe and used medicinally as a laxative.
alone	ety	Old English al one, literally: all (entirely) one
alone	1.
	syl	a:lone
	pron	<*1l*un>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	apart from another or others; solitary.
alone	2.
	syl	a:lone
	pron	<*1l*un>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	without anyone or anything else.
	exam	1	one man alone could lift it.
alone	3.
	syl	a:lone
	pron	<*1l*un>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	without equal; unique.
	exam	1	he stands alone in the field of microbiology.
alone	4.
	syl	a:lone
	pron	<*1l*un>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	to the exclusion of others; only.
	exam	1	she alone believed him.
aleave	5.
	head	alone
	or	let alone
	syl	a:leave
	def	to refrain from annoying or interfering with.
aleave	6.
	head	alone
	or	let well (enough) alone
	syl	a:leave
	def	to be content with the state of things as they are.
let alone	7.
	head	alone
	syl	let alone.
	def	even less.
	exam	1	he can't afford beer, let alone whisky.
along	ety	Old English andlang, from and- against+ lang #7long %1; compare Old Frisian andlinga, Old Saxon antlang #e Usage. See at plus.
along	1.
	syl	a:long
	pron	<*1loG>
	pos	prep.
	def	over or for the length of, esp. in a more or less horizontal plane.
	exam	1	along the road.
along	2.
	syl	a:long
	pron	<*1loG>
	pos	prep.
	def	continuing over the length of some specified thing.
along	3.
	syl	a:long
	pron	<*1loG>
	pos	prep.
	def	in accompaniment; together with some specified person or people.
	exam	1	he says he'd like to come along.
along	4.
	syl	a:long
	pron	<*1loG>
	pos	prep.
	def	forward.
	exam	1	the horse trotted along at a steady pace.
along	5.
	syl	a:long
	pron	<*1loG>
	pos	prep.
	def	to a more advanced state.
	exam	1	he got the work moving along.
along with	6.
	head	along
	syl	along with.
	def	accompanying; together with.
	exam	1	consider the advantages along with the disadvantages.
alongshore	0.
	syl	a:long+shore
	pron	<*2loG1Sc:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	close to, by, or along a shore.
alongside	1.
	syl	a:long+side
	pron	<*1loG2sId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	along the side of; along beside.
	exam	1	alongside the quay.
alongside	2.
	syl	a:long+side
	pron	<*1loG2sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	along the side of some specified thing.
	exam	1	come alongside.
aloof	ety	C16: from #7a -%1#7+ loof, variant of #7luff 
aloof	0.
	syl	a:loof
	pron	<*1lu:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	distant, unsympathetic, or supercilious in manner, attitude, or feeling.
aloofly	sub
	head	aloof
	syl	a:1loof+ly
	pos	adv.
aloofness	sub
	head	aloof
	syl	a:1loof+ness
	pos	n.
alopecia	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek al*_opekia, originally: mange in foxes, from al*_op*_ex fox
alopecia	0.
	syl	al:o+pe:ci:a
	pron	<2@l*1pESi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of hair, esp. on the head; baldness.
Alost	0.
	syl	A:lost
	pron	French <a1lcst>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Belgium, in East Flanders province. Pop.: 46659 (1970). Flemish name: {Aalst}.
aloud	1.
	syl	a:loud
	pron	<*1laud>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in a normal voice; not in a whisper.
aloud	2.
	syl	a:loud
	pron	<*1laud>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in a spoken voice; not silently.
aloud	3.
	syl	a:loud
	pron	<*1laud>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in a loud voice.
alow	0.
	syl	a:low
	pron	<*1l*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into the lower rigging of a vessel, near the deck.
alp	ety	C14: back formation from Alps 
alp	0.
	syl	alp
	pron	<@lp>
	pos	n.
	def	a high mountain.
alp	xref
	syl	alp
	pron	<@lp>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Alps}.
ALP	0.
	syl	A.L.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Labor Party.
alpaca	ety	C18: via Spanish from Aymara allpaca 
alpaca	1.
	syl	al+pac:a
	pron	<@l1p@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated cud-chewing artio?!dactyl mammal, closely related to the llama and native to South America: family Its dark shaggy hair is a source of wool and cloth.
alpaca	2.
	syl	al+pac:a
	pron	<@l1p@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wool or cloth obtained from this animal.
alpaca	3.
	syl	al+pac:a
	pron	<@l1p@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a glossy fabric simulating this, used for linings, etc.
alpenglow	ety	partial translation of German Alpengl*"uhen, from Alpen A#7lps+ gl*"uhen to #7glow 
alpenglow	0.
	syl	al:pen+glow
	pron	<1@lp*n2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish light on the summits of snow-covered mountain peaks at sunset or sunrise.
alpenhorn	0.
	syl	al:pen+horn
	pron	<1@lp*n2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alphorn}.
alpenstock	ety	C19: from German, from Alpen A#7lps+ Stock #7stick 
alpenstock	0.
	syl	al:pen+stock
	pron	<1@lp*n2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout stick with an iron tip used by hikers, mountain climbers, etc.
Alpes-de-Haute-Provence	0.
	syl	Alpes-de-Haute-Pro+vence
	qual	French
	def	alp d$$ ot pr@$#!v*~a$:s) a department of SE France in Provence-C*^ote-d'Azur region. Capital: Digne. Pop.: 115697 (1975). Area: 6988 sq. km (2725 sq. miles). Former name: {Basses-Alpes}.
Alpes Maritimes	0.
	syl	Alpes Ma+ri+times
	qual	French
	def	alp mari#!tim) a department of the SE corner of France in Provence-C*^ote-d'Azur region. Capital: Nice. Pop.: 823731 (1975). Area: 4298 sq. km (1676 sq. miles).
alpestrine	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin alpestris, from Latin Alp*_es the Alps
alpestrine	0.
	syl	al+pes+trine
	pron	<@l1pestrin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing at high altitudes; subalpine.
alpha	ety	via Latin from Greek, of Phoenician origin; related to Hebrew *_aleph, literally: ox
alpha	1.
	syl	al+pha
	pron	<1@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	the first letter in the Greek alphabet (#GA, #Ga), a vowel transliterated as
alpha	2.
	syl	al+pha
	pron	<1@lf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the highest grade or mark, as in an examination.
alpha	3.a.
	syl	al+pha
	pron	<1@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	involving or relating to helium nuclei.
	exam	1	an alpha particle.
alpha	3.b.
	syl	al+pha
	pron	<1@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to one of two or more allotropes or crystal structures of a solid.
	exam	1	alpha iron.
alpha	3.c.
	syl	al+pha
	pron	<1@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to one of two or more isomeric forms of a chemical compound, esp. one in which a group is attached to the carbon atom to which the principal group is attached.
Alpha	0.
	syl	Al+pha
	pron	<1@lf*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by the genitive case of a specified constellation
	def	usually the brightest star in a constellation.
	exam	1	Alpha Centauri.
alpha and omega	1.
	syl	al+pha and o:me:ga
	pos	n.
	def	the first and last, a phrase used in Revelation 1:8 to signify God's eternity.
alpha and omega	2.
	syl	al+pha and o:me:ga
	pos	n.
	def	the basic reason or meaning; most important part.
alphabet	ety	C15: from Late Latin alphab*_etum, from Greek alphab*_etos, from the first two letters of the Greek alphabet; see #7alpha, beta 
alphabet	1.
	syl	al+pha+bet
	pron	<1@lf*2bet>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of letters or other signs used in a writing system, usually arranged in a fixed order, each letter or sign being used to represent one or sometimes more than one phoneme in the language being transcribed.
alphabet	2.
	syl	al+pha+bet
	pron	<1@lf*2bet>
	pos	n.
	def	any set of symbols or characters, esp. one representing sounds of speech.
alphabet	3.
	syl	al+pha+bet
	pron	<1@lf*2bet>
	pos	n.
	def	basic principles or rudiments, as of a subject.
alphabetic	alt
	head	alphabetical
	or	alphabetical
	syl	al+pha+bet+ic
	pos	adj.
alphabetical	1.
	or	alphabetic
	syl	al+pha+bet:i+cal
	pron	<2@lf*1betikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the conventional order of the letters or symbols of an alphabet.
alphabetical	2.
	or	alphabetic
	syl	al+pha+bet:i+cal
	pron	<2@lf*1betikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or expressed by an alphabet.
alphabetically	sub
	head	alphabetical
	syl	al+pha+1bet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
alphabetise	alt
	head	alphabetize
	or	alphabetize
	syl	al+pha+bet+ise
	pron	<1@lf*b*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
alphabetize	1.
	or	alphabetise
	syl	al+pha+bet+ize
	pron	<1@lf*b*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in conventional alphabetical order.
alphabetize	2.
	or	alphabetise
	syl	al+pha+bet+ize
	pron	<1@lf*b*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express by an alphabet.
alphabetization	sub
	head	alphabetize
	or	alphabetisation
	syl	al+pha+bet:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
alphabetisation	sub
	head	alphabetize
	or	alphabetization
	syl	al+pha+bet:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
alphabetizer	sub
	head	alphabetize
	or	alphabetiser
	syl	al+pha+bet+2iz:er
	pos	n.
alphabetiser	sub
	head	alphabetize
	or	alphabetizer
	syl	al+pha+bet+2is+er
	pos	n.
Alpha Centauri	0.
	syl	Al+pha Cen+tau+ri
	pron	<sen1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a binary star that is the brightest in the constellation Centaurus and is the second nearest star to the sun. Visual magnitude: 0.0 (A), 1.4 (B); spectral type: G4 (A), K1 (B); distance from earth: 4.3 light years. Also called: {Rigil Kent}. See also {Proxima}.
alpha iron	0.
	syl	al+pha i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a magnetic allotrope of iron that is stable below 910?%C; ferrite.
alphameric	alt
	head	alphanumeric
	or	alphanumeric
	syl	al+pha+mer+ic
	pos	adj.
alphanumeric	0.
	or	alphameric
	syl	al+pha+nu+mer+ic
	pron	<2@lf*nju:1merik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a character set, code, or file of data
	def	consisting of alphabetical and numerical symbols.
alphanumerically	sub
	head	alphanumeric
	or	alphamerically
	syl	al+pha+nu+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
alphamerically	sub
	head	alphanumeric
	or	alphanumerically
	syl	al+pha+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
alpha particle	0.
	syl	al+pha par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a helium nucleus, containing two neutrons and two protons, emitted during some radioactive transforma?!tions.
alpha privative	0.
	syl	al+pha priv:a+tive
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek grammar
	def	the letter alpha (or before vowels) used as a negative or privative prefix. It appears in English words derived from Greek, as in
alpha ray	0.
	syl	al+pha ray
	pos	n.
	def	ionizing radiation consisting of a stream of alpha particles.
wave	alt
	head	alpha rhythm
	or	alpha rhythm
	syl	wave
	pos	n.
alpha rhythm	0.
	or	wave
	syl	al+pha rhythm
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the normal bursts of electrical activity from the cerebral cortex of a drowsy or inactive person, occurring at a frequency of 8 to 12 hertz and detectable with an electroencephalograph. See also {brain wave}.
Alpheus	0.
	syl	Al:phe:us
	pron	<@l1fE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a river god, lover of the nymph Arethusa. She changed into a spring to evade him, but he changed into a river and mingled with her.
Alphonsus	0.
	syl	Al+phon+sus
	pron	<@l1fons*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 112 kilometres in diameter, in which volcanic activity has been observed.
alphorn	ety	C19: from German Alpenhorn: Alps horn
alpenhorn	alt
	head	alphorn
	or	alphorn
	syl	al:pen+horn
	pos	n.
alphorn	0.
	or	alpenhorn
	syl	alp+horn
	pron	<1@lp2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a wind instrument used in the Swiss Alps, consisting of a very long tube of wood or bark with a cornet-like mouthpiece.
alphosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek alphos leprosy
alphosis	0.
	syl	al+pho+sis
	pron	<@l1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	absence of skin pigmentation, as in albinism.
alpine	1.
	syl	al+pine
	pron	<1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to high mountains.
alpine	2.
	syl	al+pine
	pron	<1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing on mountains above the limit for tree growth.
alpine	3.
	syl	al+pine
	pron	<1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with or used in mountaineering.
alpine	4.
	syl	al+pine
	pron	<1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	of or relating to events such as the slalom and downhill.
Alpine	1.
	syl	Al+pine
	pron	<1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Alps or their inhabitants.
Alpine	2.
	syl	Al+pine
	pron	<1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	of or relating to an episode of mountain building in the Tertiary period during which the Alps were formed.
alpinist	0.
	syl	al+pin+ist
	pron	<1@lpinist>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain climber.
alpinism	sub
	head	alpinist
	syl	al+pin+ism
	pos	n.
Alps	1.
	syl	Alps
	pron	<@lps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S central Europe, extending over 1000 km (650 miles) from the Mediterranean coast of France and NW Italy through Switzerland, N Italy, and Austria to NW Yugoslavia. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15771 ft.).
Alps	2.
	syl	Alps
	pron	<@lps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of mountains in the NW quadrant of the moon, which is cut in two by a straight fracture, the {Alpine Valley}.
already	1.
	syl	al+read:y
	pron	<c:l1redi>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or before a stated or implied time.
	exam	1	he is already here.
already	2.
	syl	al+read:y
	pron	<c:l1redi>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a time earlier than expected.
	exam	1	is it ten o'clock already??
alright	0.
	syl	al+right
	pron	<c:l1rIt>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	a variant spelling of {all right}.
ALS	0.
	syl	A.L.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	autograph letter signed.
Alsace	0.
	syl	Al+sace
	pron	<@l1s@s>, French <al1zas>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former province of NE France, between the Vosges mountains and the Rhine: famous for its wines. Area: 8296 sq. km (3203 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Alsatia}. German name: {Elsass}.
Alsace-Lorraine	0.
	syl	Al:sace-Lor:raine
	pos	n.
	def	an area of NE France, comprising the modern regions of Alsace and Lorraine: under German rule 1871-1919 and 1940-44. Area: 14522 sq. km (5607 sq. miles). German name: {Elsass-Lothringen}.
Alsatia	1.
	syl	Al+sa+tia
	pron	<@l1sAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Alsace}.
Alsatia	2.
	syl	Al+sa+tia
	pron	<@l1sAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	an area around Whitefriars, London, in the 17th century, which was a sanctuary for criminals and debtors.
Alsatian	1.
	syl	Al+sa+tian
	pron	<@l1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wolflike breed of dog often used as a guard or guide dog and by the police. U.S. name: {German shepherd}.
Alsatian	2.
	syl	Al+sa+tian
	pron	<@l1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Alsace.
Alsatian	3.
	syl	Al+sa+tian
	pron	<@l1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 17th century
	def	a criminal or debtor who took refuge in the Whitefriars area of London.
Alsatian	4.
	syl	Al+sa+tian
	pron	<@l1sAS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Alsace or its inhabitants.
alsike	ety	C19: named after Alsike, Sweden
alsike	0.
	syl	al+sike
	pron	<1@lsIk>, <-sik>, <1c:l->
	pos	n.
	def	a clover, native to Europe and Asia but widely cultivated as a forage crop. It has trifoliate leaves and pink or whitish flowers. Also called: {alsike clover}.
Al Sirat	ety	from Arabic: the road, from Latin via str*_ata paved way
Al Sirat	1.
	syl	Al Si+rat
	pron	<2@l> <si1r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the correct path of religion.
Al Sirat	2.
	syl	Al Si+rat
	pron	<2@l> <si1r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the razor-edged bridge by which all who enter paradise must pass.
also	ety	Old English alsw*_a; related to Old High German als*_o, Old Frisian alsa; see #7all, so %1
also	1.
	syl	al:so
	pron	<1c:ls*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	in addition; as well; too.
also	2.
	syl	al:so
	pron	<1c:ls*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier; sentence connector.
	def	besides; moreover.
also-ran	1.
	syl	al:so-ran
	pos	n.
	def	a contestant, horse, etc., failing to finish among the first three in a race.
also-ran	2.
	syl	al:so-ran
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unsuccessful person; loser or nonentity.
alt	ety	C16: from Proven*,cal, from Latin altus high, deep
alt	1.
	syl	alt
	pron	<@lt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	usage	esp. of vocal music
	def	high in pitch.
alt	2.
	syl	alt
	pron	<@lt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to the octave commencing with the G above the top line of the treble staff.
in alt	3.
	head	alt
	syl	in alt.
	qual	Music.
	def	in the octave directly above the treble staff.
alt	1.
	syl	alt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	alternate.
alt	2.
	syl	alt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	altitude.
alt	3.
	syl	alt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	alto.
Alta	0.
	syl	Alta.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Alberta.
Altaic	1.
	syl	Al+ta+ic
	pron	<@l1tAik>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages of Asia and SE Europe, consisting of the Turkic, Mongolic, and Tungusic branches or subfamilies. See also {Ural-Altaic}.
Altaic	2.
	syl	Al+ta+ic
	pron	<@l1tAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	de?!noting, belonging to, or relating to this linguistic family or its speakers.
Altai Mountains	0.
	syl	Al+tai Moun+tains
	pron	<a:l1tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of central Asia, in W Mongolia, W China, and the S Soviet Union. Highest peak: Belukha, 4506 m (14783 ft.).
Altair	ety	Arabic, from al the+ t*_a'ir bird
Altair	0.
	syl	Al+tair
	pron	<1@lte*>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Aquilla. Visual magnitude: 0.9; spectral type: A5; distance: 15.7 light years.
Altamira	0.
	syl	Al+ta+mi+ra
	pron	Spanish <2alta1mira>
	pos	n.
	def	a cave in N Spain, SW of Santander, noted for Old Stone Age wall drawings.
altar	ety	Old English, from Latin alt*_aria (plural) altar, from altus high
altar	1.
	syl	al+tar
	pron	<1c:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised place or structure where sacrifices are offered and religious rites performed.
altar	2.
	syl	al+tar
	pron	<1c:lt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Christian churches
	def	the communion table.
altar	3.
	syl	al+tar
	pron	<1c:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a step in the wall of a dry dock upon which structures supporting a vessel can stand.
lead to the altar	4.
	head	altar
	syl	lead to the altar.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to marry.
altar boy	0.
	syl	al+tar boy
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	a boy serving as an acolyte.
altarpiece	0.
	syl	al:tar+piece
	pron	<1c:lt*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art set above and behind an altar; a reredos.
altazimuth	ety	C19: from #7alt (#7itude) #7+azimuth 
altazimuth	0.
	syl	alt+az:i+muth
	pron	<@l1t@zim*T>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the altitude and azimuth of a celestial body by the horizontal and vertical rotation of a telescope.
Altdorf	0.
	syl	Alt+dorf
	pron	German <1alt2dcrf>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Switzerland, capital of Uri canton: setting of the William Tell legend. Pop: 8647 (1970).
Albrecht	infl
	head	Altdorfer
	syl	Al:brecht
	pron	<1albre*,ct>
	pos	n.
Altdorfer	0.
	syl	Alt:dor:fer
	pron	German <1alt2dcrf*r>
	pos	n.
	def	??1480-??1538, German painter and engraver: one of the earliest landscape painters.
alter	ety	C14: from Old French alterer, from Medieval Latin alter*_are to change, from Latin alter other
alter	1.
	syl	al+ter
	pron	<1c:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become different in some respect; change.
alter	2.
	syl	al+ter
	pron	<1c:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a euphemistic word for {castrate} or {spay}.
alterable	sub
	head	alter
	syl	al+ter+a:ble
	pos	adj.
alterably	sub
	head	alter
	syl	al+ter+a:bly
	pos	adv.
alterability	sub
	head	alter
	syl	al+ter+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
alteration	1.
	syl	al+ter:a+tion
	pron	<2c:lt*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustment, change, or modification.
alteration	2.
	syl	al+ter:a+tion
	pron	<2c:lt*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of altering or state of being altered.
alterative	1.
	syl	al+ter:a+tive
	pron	<1c:lt*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	likely or able to produce alteration.
alterative	2.
	syl	al+ter:a+tive
	pron	<1c:lt*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug
	def	able to restore normal health.
alterative	3.
	syl	al+ter:a+tive
	pron	<1c:lt*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that restores normal health.
altercate	ety	C16: from Latin alterc*_ar*_i to quarrel with another, from alter other
altercate	0.
	syl	al+ter+cate
	pron	<1c:lt*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to argue, esp. heatedly; dispute.
altercation	0.
	syl	al+ter+ca+tion
	pron	<2c:lt*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an angry or heated discussion or quarrel; argument.
altered chord	0.
	syl	al+tered chord
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a chord in which one or more notes are chromatically changed by the introduction of accidentals.
alter ego	ety	Latin: other self
alter ego	1.
	syl	al+ter e:go
	pron	<1@lt*r> <1Eg*u>, <1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a second self.
alter ego	2.
	syl	al+ter e:go
	pron	<1@lt*r> <1Eg*u>, <1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a very close and intimate friend.
alternant	ety	C17: from French, from Latin altern*_are to #7alternate 
alternant	0.
	syl	al+ter+nant
	pron	<c:l1tR:n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	alternating.
alternate	ety	C16: from Latin altern*_are to do one thing and then another, from alternus one after the other, from alter other
alternate	1.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<1c:lt*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to occur or cause to occur successively or by turns.
	exam	1	day and night alternate.
alternate	2.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<1c:lt*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by between
	def	to swing repeatedly from one condition, action, etc., to another.
	exam	1	he alternates between success and failure.
alternate	3.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<1c:lt*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interchange regularly or in succession.
alternate	4.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<1c:lt*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an electric current, voltage, etc.
	def	to reverse direction or sign at regular intervals, usually sinusoidally, the instantaneous value varying continuously.
alternate	5.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<1c:lt*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Theatre.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to understudy another actor or actress.
alternate	6.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<c:l1tR:nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring by turns.
	exam	1	alternate feelings of love and hate.
alternate	7.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<c:l1tR:nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	every other or second one of a series.
	exam	1	he came to work on alternate days.
alternate	8.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<c:l1tR:nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	being a second or further choice; alternative.
alternate	9.a.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<c:l1tR:nit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, flowers, etc.
	def	arranged singly at different heights on either side of the stem.
alternate	9.b.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<c:l1tR:nit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of parts of a flower
	def	arranged opposite the spaces between other parts. Compare { {opposite} (sense 4)}.
alternate	10.
	syl	al+ter+nate
	pron	<1c:lt*nit>, <c:l1tR:nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who substitutes for another in his absence; stand-in.
alternate angles	0.
	syl	al+ter+nate an+gles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two angles at opposite ends and on opposite sides of a transversal cutting two lines.
alternately	0.
	syl	al+ter+nate+ly
	pron	<c:l1tR:nitli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an alternating sequence or position.
alternating current	0.
	syl	al+ter+nat+ing cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous electric current that reverses direction sinusoidally with a frequency independent of the characteristics of the circuit through which it flows. Abbrev.: {a.c}. Compare {direct current}.
alternating-gradient focusing	0.
	syl	al+ter+nat:ing-gra:di:ent fo+cus+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a method of focusing beams of charged particles in high-energy accelerators, in which a series of magnetic or electrostatic lenses alternately converge and diverge the beam, producing a net focusing effect and thus preventing the beam from spreading.
alternation	1.
	syl	al+ter+na+tion
	pron	<2c:lt*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	successive change from one condition or action to another and back again repeatedly.
alternation	2.
	syl	al+ter+na+tion
	pron	<2c:lt*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another name for {{disjunction} (sense 3)}.
alternation of generations	0.
	syl	al+ter+na+tion of gen+er:a+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the production within the life cycle of an organism of alternating asexual and sexual reproductive forms. It occurs in many plants and lower animals. Also called: {metagenesis, heterogenesis, digenesis, xenogenesis}.
alternative	1.
	syl	al+ter+na+tive
	pron	<c:l1tR:n*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a possibility of choice, esp. between two things, courses of action, etc.
alternative	2.
	syl	al+ter+na+tive
	pron	<c:l1tR:n*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	either of such choices.
	exam	1	we took the alternative of walking.
alternative	3.
	syl	al+ter+na+tive
	pron	<c:l1tR:n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	present?!ing a choice, esp. between two possibilities only.
alternative	4.
	syl	al+ter+na+tive
	pron	<c:l1tR:n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two things
	def	mutually exclusive.
alternative	5.
	syl	al+ter+na+tive
	pron	<c:l1tR:n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another word for { {disjunctive} (sense 3)}.
alternatively	sub
	head	alternative
	syl	al+1ter+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
alternativeness	sub
	head	alternative
	syl	al+1ter+na+tive+ness
	pos	n.
alternator	0.
	syl	al+ter+na+tor
	pron	<1c:lt*2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical machine that generates an alternating current.
althaea	ety	C17: from Latin althaea, from Greek althaia marsh mallow (literally: healing plant), from Greek althein to heal
althea	alt
	head	althaea
	or	althaea
	syl	al+the:a
	pron	<@l1TE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
althaea	1.
	or	althea
	syl	al+thae:a
	pron	<@l1TE*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian plant of the malvaceous genus such as the hollyhock, having tall spikes of showy white, yellow, or red flowers.
althaea	2.
	or	althea
	syl	al+thae:a
	pron	<@l1TE*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {rose of Sharon} (sense 2)}.
Althing	0.
	syl	Al+thing
	pron	<1@lTiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the bicameral parliament of Iceland.
althorn	0.
	syl	alt+horn
	pron	<1@lt2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a valved brass musical instrument belonging to the saxhorn or fl*"ugelhorn families.
although	0.
	syl	al+though
	pron	<c:l1D*u>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	despite the fact that; even though.
	exam	1	although she was ill, she worked hard.
alti-	ety	from Latin altus high
alti-	0.
	syl	al:ti-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating height or altitude.
	exam	1	altimeter.
altimeter	0.
	syl	al+tim:e+ter
	pron	<@l1timit*>, <1@lti2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that indicates height above sea level, esp. one based on an aneroid barometer and fitted to an aircraft.
altimetry	0.
	syl	al+tim+e:try
	pron	<@l1timitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of measuring altitudes, as with an altimeter.
altimetrical	sub
	head	altimetry
	syl	al+ti+met+ri+cal
	pron	<2@lti1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
altimetrically	sub
	head	altimetry
	syl	al+ti+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Altiplano	0.
	syl	Al+ti+pla+no
	pron	Spanish <2alti1plano>
	pos	n.
	def	a plateau of the Andes, covering two thirds of Bolivia and extending into S Peru: contains Lake Titicaca. Height: 3000 m (10000 ft.) to 3900 m (13000 ft.).
altissimo	ety	Italian, literally: highest
altissimo	1.
	syl	al+tis+si+mo
	pron	<@l1tisi2m*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of music
	def	very high in pitch.
altissimo	2.
	syl	al+tis+si+mo
	pron	<@l1tisi2m*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the octave commencing on the G lying an octave above the treble clef.
in altissimo	3.
	head	altissimo
	syl	in altissimo.
	def	in the octave commencing an octave above the treble clef.
altitude	ety	C14: from Latin altit*_ud*_o, from altus high, deep
altitude	1.
	syl	al+ti+tude
	pron	<1@lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical height of an object above some chosen level, esp. above sea level; elevation.
altitude	2.
	syl	al+ti+tude
	pron	<1@lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the perpendicular distance from the base of a figure to the opposite vertex.
altitude	3.
	syl	al+ti+tude
	pron	<1@lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {elevation}. the angular distance of a celestial body from the horizon measured along the vertical circle passing through the body. Compare {{azimuth} (sense 1)}.
altitude	4.
	syl	al+ti+tude
	pron	<1@lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the angle of elevation of a point above the horizontal plane of the observ?!er.
altitude	5.
	syl	al+ti+tude
	pron	<1@lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a high place or region.
altitudinal	sub
	head	altitude
	syl	al+ti+1tu+di+nal
	pos	adj.
alto	ety	C18: from Italian: high, from Latin altus 
altos	infl
	head	alto
	syl	al:tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alto	1.
	syl	al:to
	pron	<1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest female voice, usually having a range approximately from F a fifth below middle C up to D a ninth above it.
alto	2.
	syl	al:to
	pron	<1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest adult male voice; countertenor.
alto	3.
	syl	al:to
	pron	<1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice. Compare {contralto}.
alto	4.
	syl	al:to
	pron	<1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {viola} %1 (sense 1)}.
alto	5.
	syl	al:to
	pron	<1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a flute, saxophone, etc., that is the third or fourth highest instrument in its group.
alto	6.
	syl	al:to
	pron	<1@lt*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a flute, saxophone, etc., that is the third or fourth highest instrument in its group.
alto-	ety	from Latin altus high
alto-	0.
	syl	al:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	high.
	exam	1	altocumulus;
	exam	2	altostratus.
alto clef	0.
	syl	al:to clef
	pos	n.
	def	the clef that establishes middle C as being on the third line of the staff. Also: {viola clef}. See also {C clef}.
altocumuli	infl
	head	altocumulus
	syl	al:to+cu+mu+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
altocumulus	0.
	syl	al:to+cu+mu+lus
	pron	<2@lt*u1kju:mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a globular cloud at an intermediate height of about 2400 to 6000 metres (8000 to 20000 feet).
altogether	1.
	syl	al+to+geth+er
	pron	<2c:lt*1geD*>, <1c:lt*2geD*>
	pos	adv.
	def	with everything included.
	exam	1	altogether he owed me sixty pounds.
altogether	2.
	syl	al+to+geth+er
	pron	<2c:lt*1geD*>, <1c:lt*2geD*>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely; utterly; totally.
	exam	1	he was altogether mad.
altogether	3.
	syl	al+to+geth+er
	pron	<2c:lt*1geD*>, <1c:lt*2geD*>
	pos	adv.
	def	on the whole.
	exam	1	altogether it was a very good party.
in the altogether	4.
	head	altogether
	syl	in the altogether.
	qual	Informal.
	def	naked.
alto horn	0.
	syl	al:to horn
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {althorn}.
Altona	0.
	syl	Al+to+na
	pron	<@l1t*un*>, German <1altona>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N West Germany: part of Hamburg since 1937.
alto-relievo	ety	C18: from Italian
alto-rilievo	alt
	head	alto-relievo
	or	alto-relievo
	syl	al:to-ri:lie:vo
	pron	<2@lt*uri1lEv*u>
	pos	n.
alto-relievos	infl
	head	alto-relievo
	syl	al:to-re:lie:vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alto-relievo	0.
	or	alto-rilievo
	syl	al:to-re:lie:vo
	pron	<2@lt*uri1lEv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {high relief}.
ti	infl
	head	altostratus
	syl	+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
altostratus	0.
	syl	al+to+stra+tus
	pron	<2@lt*u1strAt*s>, <-1stra:->
	pos	n.
	def	a layer cloud at an intermediate height of about 2400 to 6000 metres (8000 to 20000 feet).
altricial	ety	C19: from New Latin altrici*_alis, from Latin altrix a nurse, from alere to nourish
altricial	1.
	syl	al+tri+cial
	pron	<@l1triS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of young birds after hatching
	def	naked, blind, and dependent on the parents for food.
altricial	2.
	syl	al+tri+cial
	pron	<@l1triS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an altricial bird, such as a pigeon.
altricial	xref
	syl	al+tri+cial
	pron	<@l1triS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {precocial}.
Altrincham	0.
	syl	Al+trin+cham
	pron	<1c:ltriG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 40752 (1971).
altruism	ety	C19: from French altruisme, from Italian altrui others, from Latin alter*_i, plural of alter other
altruism	0.
	syl	al+tru+ism
	pron	<1@ltru:2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle or practice of un?!selfish concern for the welfare of others. Compare {egoism}.
altruist	sub
	head	altruism
	syl	al+tru+ist
	pos	n.
altruistic	sub
	head	altruism
	syl	al+tru+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
altruistically	sub
	head	altruism
	syl	al+tru+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ALU	0.
	syl	ALU
	qual	Computer technol. abbrev. for
	def	arithmetical and logical unit.
aludel	ety	C16: via Old French from Spanish, from Arabic al-uth*_al the vessel
aludel	0.
	syl	al:u+del
	pron	<1@lju2del>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a pear-shaped vessel, open at both ends, formerly used with similar vessels for collecting condensates, esp. of subliming mercury.
alula	ety	C18: New Latin: a little wing, from Latin *_ala a wing
alulae	infl
	head	alula
	syl	al:u+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alula	0.
	syl	al:u+la
	pron	<1@ljul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bastard wing}.
alular	sub
	head	alula
	syl	al:u+lar
	pos	adj.
alum	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin al*_umen 
alum	1.
	syl	al:um
	pron	<1@l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {potash alum}. a colourless soluble hydrated double sulphate of aluminium and potassium used in the manufacture of mordants and pigments, in dressing leather and sizing paper, and in medicine as a styptic and astringent. Formula: KAl(SO\4)\2.12H\2O.
alum	2.
	syl	al:um
	pron	<1@l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of isomorphic double sulphates of a monovalent metal or group and a trivalent metal. Formula: XY(SO\4)\2.12H\2O, where X is monovalent and Y is trivalent.
alum	0.
	syl	alum.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	aluminium.
alumina	ety	C18: from New Latin, plural of Latin al*_umen #7alum 
alumina	0.
	syl	a:lu+mi+na
	pron	<*1lu:min*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aluminium oxide}.
aluminate	0.
	syl	a:lu+mi+nate
	pron	<*1lu:minAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of the ortho or meta acid forms of aluminium hydroxide containing the ions AlO%#-@b\2#800027 or AlO%3@b\3%#-#800028 .
aluminiferous	0.
	syl	a:lu+mi+nif+er+ous
	pron	<*2lu:mi1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or yielding aluminium or alumina.
aluminum	alt
	head	aluminium
	or	aluminium
	syl	a:lu+mi+num
	pron	<*1lu:mi?!n*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aluminium	0.
	or	aluminum
	syl	al:u+min+i:um
	pron	<2@lju1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a light malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element that resists corrosion; the third most abundant element in the earth's crust (8.1 per cent), occurring only as a compound, principally in bauxite. It is used, esp. in the form of its alloys, in aircraft parts, kitchen utensils, etc. Symbol: Al; atomic no.: 13; atomic wt.: 26.981; valency: 3; relative density: 2.699; melting pt.: 660.2?%C; boiling pt.: 2467?%C.
aluminium hydroxide	0.
	syl	a:lu+min+i:um hy+drox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline powder derived from bauxite and used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics, aluminium and its salts, and in dyeing. Formula: Al(OH)\3 or Al\2O\3.3H\2O.
aluminium oxide	0.
	syl	a:lu+min+i:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless insoluble powder occurring naturally as corundum and used in the production of aluminium and its compounds, abrasives, glass, and ceramics. Formula: Al\2O\3. #800029 Also called: {alumina}. See also {activated alumina}.
aluminium sulphate	0.
	syl	a:lu+min+i:um sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline salt used in the paper, textile, and dyeing industries and in the purification of water. Formula: Al\2(SO\4)\3.
aluminise	alt
	head	aluminize
	or	aluminize
	syl	a:lu+mi+nise
	pron	<*1lu:mi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
aluminize	0.
	or	aluminise
	syl	a:lu+mi+nize
	pron	<*1lu:mi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with aluminium or aluminium paint.
aluminothermy	0.
	syl	a:lu+mi+no+ther+my
	pron	<*2lu:min*u1TR:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a process for reducing metallic oxides using finely divided aluminium powder. The mixture of aluminium and oxide is ignited, causing the aluminium to be oxidized and the metal oxide to be reduced to the metal. Also called: {thermite process}.
aluminous	1.
	syl	a:lu+mi+nous
	pron	<*1lu:mi?!n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling aluminium.
aluminous	2.
	syl	a:lu+mi+nous
	pron	<*1lu:mi?!n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {aluminiferous}.
aluminosity	sub
	head	aluminous
	syl	a:lu+mi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<*2lu:mi1nositi>
	pos	n.
alumnus	ety	C17: from Latin: nursling, pupil, foster-son, from alere to nourish
alumna	alt
	head	alumnus
	or	alumnus
	syl	a:lum+na
	pron	<*1l^mn*>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
alumni	infl
	head	alumnus
	or	alumnae
	syl	a:lum+ni
	pron	<-nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alumnae	infl
	head	alumnus
	or	alumni
	syl	a:lum+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alumnus	0.
	or	alumna
	syl	a:lum+nus
	pron	<*1l^mn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a graduate of a school, college, etc.
alumroot	1.
	syl	al:um+root
	pron	<1@l*m2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American plants of the saxifragaceous genus having small white, reddish, or green bell-shaped flowers and astringent roots.
alumroot	2.
	syl	al:um+root
	pron	<1@l*m2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of such a plant.
Alundum	0.
	syl	A:lun+dum
	pron	<*1l^nd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a hard material composed of fused alumina, used as an abrasive and a refractory.
alunite	ety	C19: from French alun alum (from Latin al*_umen) + -#7ite %1
alunite	0.
	syl	al:u+nite
	pron	<1@lju2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, grey, or reddish mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium sulphate. It occurs in volcanic igneous rocks and is a source of potassium and aluminium compounds. Formula: KAl\3(SO\4)\2(OH)\6.
Alba	alt
	head	Alva
	or	Alva
	syl	Al:ba
	pron	Spanish <1al$Ba>
	pos	n.
Duke of	infl
	head	Alva
	syl	Duke of
	pos	n.
Alva	0.
	or	Alba
	syl	Al:va
	pron	Spanish <1al$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1508-82, Spanish general and statesman who suppressed the Protestant revolt in the Netherlands (1567-72) and conquered Portugal (1580).
alveolar	1.
	syl	al+ve:o+lar
	pron	<@l1vi*l*>, <2@lvi1*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an alveolus.
alveolar	2.
	syl	al+ve:o+lar
	pron	<@l1vi*l*>, <2@lvi1*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the part of the jawbone containing the roots of the teeth.
alveolar	3.
	syl	al+ve:o+lar
	pron	<@l1vi*l*>, <2@lvi1*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a consonant
	def	articulat?!ed with the tongue in contact with the projecting part of the jawbone immediately behind the upper teeth.
alveolar	4.
	syl	al+ve:o+lar
	pron	<@l1vi*l*>, <2@lvi1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alveolar consonant, such as the speech sounds written and in English.
alveolate	ety	C19: from Late Latin alveol*_atus forming a channel, hollowed, from Latin: #7alveolus 
alveolate	1.
	syl	al+ve:o+late
	pron	<@l1vi*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many alveoli.
alveolate	2.
	syl	al+ve:o+late
	pron	<@l1vi*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the deep pits of a honeycomb.
alveolation	sub
	head	alveolate
	syl	al+ve:o+1la+tion
	pos	n.
alveolus	ety	C18: from Latin: a little hollow, diminutive of alveus 
alveoli	infl
	head	alveolus
	syl	al+ve:o+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
alveolus	1.
	syl	al+ve:o+lus
	pron	<@l1vi*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any small pit, cavity, or saclike dilation, such as a honeycomb cell.
alveolus	2.
	syl	al+ve:o+lus
	pron	<@l1vi*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sockets in which the roots of the teeth are embedded.
alveolus	3.
	syl	al+ve:o+lus
	pron	<@l1vi*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tiny air sacs in the lungs at the end of the bronchioles, through which oxygen is taken into the blood.
alvine	ety	C18: from Latin alvus belly
alvine	0.
	syl	al+vine
	pron	<1@lvin>, <-vIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to the intestines or belly.
always	ety	C13 alles weiss, from Old English ealne weg, literally: all the way; see #7all, way 
always	1.
	syl	al+ways
	pron	<1c:lwAz>, <-wiz>
	pos	adv.
	def	without exception; on every occasion; every time.
	exam	1	he always arrives on time.
always	2.
	syl	al+ways
	pron	<1c:lwAz>, <-wiz>
	pos	adv.
	def	continually; repeatedly.
always	3.
	syl	al+ways
	pron	<1c:lwAz>, <-wiz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any case.
	exam	1	you could always take a day off work.
for always	4.
	head	always
	syl	for always.
	qual	Informal.
	def	for ever; without end.
	exam	1	our marriage is for always.
alyssum	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek alusson, from alussos (adj.) curing rabies, referring to the ancient belief in the plant's healing properties
alyssum	0.
	syl	a:lys+sum
	pron	<1@lis*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any widely cultivated herbaceous garden plant of the genus having clusters of small yellow or white flowers: family (crucifers). See also {sweet alyssum}.
am	ety	Old English eam; related to Old Norse em, Gothic im, Old High German bim, Latin sum, Greek eimi, Sanskrit asmi 
am	0.
	syl	am
	pron	<@m>, <unstressed> <*m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	I
	usage	used with
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {be}.
Am	0.
	syl	Am
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	americium.
am	alt
	head	AM
	or	AM
	syl	am
AM	0.
	or	am
	syl	AM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	amplitude modulation.
Am	0.
	syl	Am.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	America(n).
am	ety	Latin: before noon Compare p.m.
AM	alt
	head	am
	or	am
	syl	A.M.
am	0.
	or	AM
	syl	a.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	indicating the time period from midnight to midday
	def	ante meridiem.
AM	1.
	syl	A.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	associate member.
AM	2.
	syl	A.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Albert Medal.
AM	3.
	syl	A.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Master of Arts.
AMA	0.
	syl	A.M.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	American Medical Association.
amadavat	0.
	syl	am:a+da+vat
	pron	<2@m*d*1v@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {avadavat}.
amadou	ety	C18: from French, from Proven*,cal: lover, from Latin am*_ator, from am*_are to love; so called because it readily ignites
amadou	0.
	syl	am:a+dou
	pron	<1@m*2du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spongy substance made from certain fungi, such as (or and related species, used as tinder to light fires and in medicine to stop bleeding.
Amagasaki	0.
	syl	A:ma+ga+sa+ki
	pron	<*2ma:g*1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in Japan, in W Honshu, on Osaka Bay. Pop.: 537781 (1974 est.).
amah	ety	C19: from Portuguese ama nurse, wet nurse
amah	0.
	syl	a:mah
	pron	<1a:m*>, <1@m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the East, esp. formerly
	def	a nurse or maidservant.
amain	ety	C16: from #7a -%2#7+#7main %1
amain	0.
	syl	a:main
	pron	<*1mAn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	with great strength, speed, or haste.
Amalekite	0.
	syl	Am:a+lek+ite
	pron	<*1m@l*2kIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a member of a nomadic tribe descended from Esau (Genesis 36:12), dwelling in the desert between Sinai and Canaan and hostile to the Israelites: they were defeated by Saul and destroyed by David (I Samuel 15-30).
amalgam	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin amalgama, of obscure origin
amalgam	1.
	syl	a:mal+gam
	pron	<*1m@lg*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of mercury with another metal, esp. with silver.
	exam	1	dental amalgam.
amalgam	2.
	syl	a:mal+gam
	pron	<*1m@lg*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare white metallic mineral that consists of silver and mercury and occurs in deposits of silver and cinnabar.
amalgam	3.
	syl	a:mal+gam
	pron	<*1m@lg*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a blend or combination.
amalgamate	1.
	syl	a:mal+gam+ate
	pron	<*1m@lg*2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or cause to combine; unite.
amalgamate	2.
	syl	a:mal+gam+ate
	pron	<*1m@lg*2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alloy (a metal) with mercury.
amalgamation	1.
	syl	a:mal+gam:a+tion
	pron	<*2m@lg*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the action or process of amalgamating.
amalgamation	2.
	syl	a:mal+gam:a+tion
	pron	<*2m@lg*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being amalgamated.
amalgamation	3.
	syl	a:mal+gam:a+tion
	pron	<*2m@lg*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of extracting precious metals from their ores by treatment with mercury to form an amalgam.
amalgamation	4.
	syl	a:mal+gam:a+tion
	pron	<*2m@lg*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	another word for { {merger} (sense 1)}.
Amalthea	0.a.
	syl	A:mal:the:a
	pron	<2@m@l1TE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph who brought up the infant Zeus on goat's milk.
Amalthea	0.b.
	syl	A:mal:the:a
	pron	<2@m@l1TE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goat itself. Also: {Amaltheia}.
amanita	ety	C19: from Greek amanitai (plural) a variety of fungus
amanita	0.
	syl	am:a+ni+ta
	pron	<2@m*1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various saprophytic agaricaceous fungi constituting the genus having white gills and a broken membranous ring (volva) around the stalk. The genus includes several highly poisonous species, such as death cap, destroying angel, and fly agaric.
amanuensis	ety	C17: from Latin *_amanuensis, from the phrase servus *_a man*_u slave at hand (that is, handwriting)
amanuenses	infl
	head	amanuensis
	syl	a:man:u+en+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amanuensis	0.
	syl	a:man:u+en+sis
	pron	<*2m@nju1ensis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to take dictation or to copy manuscripts.
Amap'a	0.
	syl	A:ma+p*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2*ma1pa>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory of N Brazil, on the Amazon delta. Capital: Macap*'a. Pop.: 114359 (1970). Area: 143716 sq. km (55489 sq. miles).
amaranth	ety	C17: from Latin amarantus, from Greek amarantos unfading, from #7a -%1#7+ marainein to fade
amaranth	1.
	syl	am:a+ranth
	pron	<1@m*2r@nT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	an imaginary flower that never fades.
amaranth	2.
	syl	am:a+ranth
	pron	<1@m*2r@nT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous tropical and temperate plants of the genus having tassel-like heads of small green, red, or purple flowers: family See also {love-lies-bleeding, tumbleweed, {pigweed} (sense 1)}.
amaranthaceous	0.
	syl	am:a+ran+tha+ceous
	pron	<2@m*r@n1TAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the (or a family of tropical and temperate herbaceous or shrubby flowering plants that includes the amaranths and cockscomb.
amaranthine	1.
	syl	am:a+ran+thine
	pron	<2@m*1r@nTIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dark reddish-purple colour.
amaranthine	2.
	syl	am:a+ran+thine
	pron	<2@m*1r@nTIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling the amaranth.
amarelle	ety	C20: from German, from Medieval Latin am*_arellum, from Latin am*_arus bitter; compare #7morello 
amarelle	0.
	syl	am:a+relle
	pron	<1@m*2rel>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of sour cherry that has pale red fruit and colourless juice. Compare {morello}.
Amarillo	0.
	syl	Am:a+ril+lo
	pron	<2@m*1ril*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW Texas. Pop.: 129808 (1973 est.).
amaryllidaceous	0.
	syl	am:a+ryl+li+da+ceous
	pron	<2@m*2rili1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a tropical and subtropical family of widely cultivated flowering plants having bulbs and including the amaryllis, snowdrop, narcissus, and daffodil.
amaryllis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin: named after A#7maryllis 
amaryllis	1.
	syl	am:a+ryl+lis
	pron	<2@m*1rilis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {belladonna lily}. an amaryllidaceous plant, native to southern Africa and having large lily-like reddish or white flowers.
amaryllis	2.
	syl	am:a+ryl+lis
	pron	<2@m*1rilis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related plants.
Amaryllis	0.
	syl	Am:a+ryl+lis
	pron	<2@m*1rilis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in pastoral poetry
	def	a name for a shepherdess or country girl.
amass	ety	C15: from Old French amasser, from masse #7mass 
amass	1.
	syl	a:mass
	pron	<*1m@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accumulate or collect (esp. riches, etc.).
amass	2.
	syl	a:mass
	pron	<*1m@s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather in a heap; bring together.
amasser	sub
	head	amass
	syl	a:1mass+er
	pos	n.
amateur	ety	C18: from French, from Latin am*_ator lover, from am*_are to love
amateur	1.
	syl	am:a+teur
	pron	<1@m*t*>, <-C*>, <-2tju*> <2@m*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engages in an activity, esp. a sport, as a pastime rather than professionally or for gain.
amateur	2.
	syl	am:a+teur
	pron	<1@m*t*>, <-C*>, <-2tju*> <2@m*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	an athlete or sportsman.
amateur	3.
	syl	am:a+teur
	pron	<1@m*t*>, <-C*>, <-2tju*> <2@m*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person unskilled in or having only a superficial knowledge of a subject or activity.
amateur	4.
	syl	am:a+teur
	pron	<1@m*t*>, <-C*>, <-2tju*> <2@m*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is fond of or admires something.
amateur	5.
	syl	am:a+teur
	pron	<1@m*t*>, <-C*>, <-2tju*> <2@m*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of or for amateurs.
	exam	1	an amateur event.
amateur	6.
	syl	am:a+teur
	pron	<1@m*t*>, <-C*>, <-2tju*> <2@m*1tR:>
	pos	adj.
	def	amateurish; not professional or expert.
	exam	1	an amateur approach.
amateurism	sub
	head	amateur
	syl	am:a+teur+ism
	pos	n.
amateurish	0.
	syl	am:a+teur+ish
	pron	<1@m*t*riS>, <-C*r-> <-2Cu*r-> <2@m*1tR:riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking professional skill or expertise.
amateurishly	sub
	head	amateurish
	syl	am:a+teur+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
amateurishness	sub
	head	amateurish
	syl	am:a+teur+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Amati	1.
	syl	A:ma:ti
	pron	Italian <a1ma:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of Italian violin makers, active in Cremona in the 16th and 17th centuries, esp. {Ni@.co@.l*`o} (niko#!l@$), 1596-1684, who taught Guarneri and Stradivari.
Amati	2.
	syl	A:ma:ti
	pron	Italian <a1ma:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a violin or other stringed instrument made by any member of this family.
amative	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin am*_at*_ivus, from Latin am*_are to love
amative	0.
	syl	am:a+tive
	pron	<1@m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {amorous}.
amatively	sub
	head	amative
	syl	am:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
amativeness	sub
	head	amative
	syl	am:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
amatol	ety	C20: from #7am (#7monium) #7+ (#7trinitro) #7tol (#7uene) 
amatol	0.
	syl	am:a+tol
	pron	<1@m*2tol>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive mixture of ammonium nitrate and TNT, used in shells and bombs.
amatory	ety	C16: from Latin am*_at*_orius, from am*_are to love
amatorial	alt
	head	amatory
	or	amatory
	syl	am:a+to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
amatory	0.
	or	amatorial
	syl	am:a+to:ry
	pron	<1@m*t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or inciting sexual love or desire.
amaurosis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: darkening, from amauroun to dim, darken
amaurosis	0.
	syl	am:au+ro+sis
	pron	<2@mc:1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	blindness, esp. when occurring without observable damage to the eye.
amaurotic	sub
	head	amaurosis
	syl	am:au+rot+ic
	pron	<2@mc:1rotik>
	pos	adj.
amaut	ety	from Eskimo
amowt	alt
	head	amaut
	or	amaut
	syl	a:mowt
	pron	<*1maut>
	pos	n.
amaut	0.
	or	amowt
	syl	a:maut
	pron	<*1maut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a hood on an Eskimo woman's parka for carrying a child.
amaze	ety	Old English *_amasian; see #7maze 
amaze	1.
	syl	a:maze
	pron	<*1mAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with incredulity or surprise; astonish.
amaze	2.
	syl	a:maze
	pron	<*1mAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {bewilder}.
amaze	3.
	syl	a:maze
	pron	<*1mAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {amazement}.
amazement	1.
	syl	a:maze+ment
	pron	<*1mAzm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	incredulity or great astonish?!ment; complete wonder or surprise.
amazement	2.
	syl	a:maze+ment
	pron	<*1mAzm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	bewilderment or consternation.
amazing	0.
	syl	a:maz+ing
	pron	<*1mAziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing wonder or astonishment.
	exam	1	amazing feats.
amazingly	sub
	head	amazing
	syl	a:1maz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
amazon	0.
	syl	am:a+zon
	pron	<1@m*zN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American parrots of the genus such as (green amazon), having a short tail and mainly green plumage.
Amazon	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek Amaz*_on, of uncertain origin
Amazon	H1.1.
	syl	Am:a+zon
	pron	<1@m*zN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a race of women warriors of Scythia near the Black Sea.
Amazon	H1.2.
	syl	Am:a+zon
	pron	<1@m*zN>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a legendary tribe of female warriors of South America.
Amazon	H1.3.
	syl	Am:a+zon
	pron	<1@m*zN>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any tall, strong, or aggressive woman.
Amazonian	sub
	head	Amazon
	syl	Am:a+zo+ni:an
	pron	<2@m*?!1z*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Amazon	H2.0.
	syl	Am:a+zon
	pron	<1@m*zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in South America, rising in the Peruvian Andes and flowing east through N Brazil to the Atlantic: in volume, the largest river in the world; navigable for 3700 km (2300 miles). Length: over 6440 km (4000 miles). Area of basin: over 5827500 sq. km (2250000 sq. miles).
Amazonian	sub
	head	Amazon
	syl	Am:a+zo+ni:an
	pron	<2@m*1z*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
amazon ant	0.
	syl	am:a+zon ant
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small reddish ants of the genus esp. that enslave the young of other ant species.
Amazonas	0.
	syl	A:ma+zo+nas
	pron	<2@m*1z*un*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Brazil, consisting of the central Amazon basin: vast areas of unexplored tropical rain-forest. Capital: Manaus. Pop.: 955235 (1970). Area: 1542277 sq. km (595474 sq. miles).
amazonite	0.
	syl	am:a+zon+ite
	pron	<1@m*z*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green variety of microcline used as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi\3O\8. Also called: {Amazon stone}.
ambage	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin amb*_ages a going around, from ambi- around+ agere to lead
ambages	infl
	head	ambage
	syl	am+bag:es
	pron	<1@mbiJiz>, <@m1bAJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambage	0.
	syl	am+bage
	pron	<1@mbiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic. (often pl.
	def	circuitous, secret, or tortuous paths, ways, thoughts, etc.
ambagious	sub
	head	ambage
	syl	am+ba+gious
	pron	<@m1bAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
Ambala	0.
	syl	Am+ba+la
	pron	<*m1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in Haryana: site of archaeological remains of a prehistoric Indian civilization. Pop.: 102493 (1971).
ambary	ety	C20: from Hindi amb*_ar*_i 
ambari	alt
	head	ambary
	or	ambary
	syl	am+ba+ri
	pron	<@m1ba:ri>
	pos	n.
ambaries	infl
	head	ambary
	or	ambaris
	syl	am+ba+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambaris	infl
	head	ambary
	or	ambaries
	syl	am+ba+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambary	1.
	or	ambari
	syl	am+ba+ry
	pron	<@m1ba:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian malvaceous plant, that yields a fibre similar to jute.
ambary	2.
	or	ambari
	syl	am+ba+ry
	pron	<@m1ba:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre derived from this plant.
ambary	xref
	or	ambari
	syl	am+ba+ry
	pron	<@m1ba:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kenaf}.
ambassador	ety	C14: from Old French ambassadeur, from Italian ambasciator, from Old Proven*,cal ambaisador, from ambaisa (unattested) mission, errand; see #7embassy 
ambassador	1.
	syl	am+bas+sa+dor
	pron	<@m1b@s*d*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary}; a diplomatic minister of the highest rank, accredited as permanent representative to another country or sovereign.
ambassador extraordinary	2.
	head	ambassador
	syl	ambassador extraordinary.
	def	a diplomatic minister of the highest rank sent on a special mission.
ambassador plenipotentiary	3.
	head	ambassador
	syl	ambassador plenipotentiary.
	def	a diplomatic minister of the first rank with treaty-signing powers.
ambassador-at-large	4.
	head	ambassador
	syl	ambassador-at-large.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an ambassador with special duties who may be sent to more than one government.
ambassador	5.
	syl	am+bas+sa+dor
	pron	<@m1b@s*d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an authorized representative or messenger.
ambassadress	sub
	head	ambassador
	syl	am+1bas+sa+dress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
ambassadorial	sub
	head	ambassador
	syl	am+bas+sa+dor+i:al
	pron	<@m2b@s*1dc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
ambassadorship	sub
	head	ambassador
	syl	am+1bas+sa+dor+2ship
	pos	n.
amber	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin ambra, from Arabic `anbar ambergris
amber	1.a.
	syl	am+ber
	pron	<1@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow or yellowish-brown hard translucent fossil resin derived from extinct coniferous trees that occurs in Tertiary deposits and often contains trapped insects. It is used for jewellery, ornaments, etc.
amber	1.b.
	syl	am+ber
	pron	<1@mb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an amber necklace.
amber	2.a.
	syl	am+ber
	pron	<1@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium to dark brownish-yellow colour, often somewhat orange, similar to that of the resin.
amber	2.b.
	syl	am+ber
	pron	<1@mb*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an amber dress.
amber	3.
	syl	am+ber
	pron	<1@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an amber traffic light used as a warning between red and green.
ambergris	ety	C15: from Old French ambre gris grey amber
ambergris	0.
	syl	am:ber+gris
	pron	<1@mb*2grEs>, <-gris>
	pos	n.
	def	a waxy substance consisting mainly of cholesterol secreted by the intestinal tract of the sperm whale and often found floating in the sea: used in the manufacture of perfumes.
amberjack	ety	C19: from #7amber +#7jack %1
amberjack	0.
	syl	am:ber+jack
	pron	<1@mb*2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large carangid fishes of the genus esp. with golden markings when young, occurring in tropical and subtropical Atlantic waters.
ambroid	alt
	head	amberoid
	or	amberoid
	syl	am+broid
	pos	n.
amberoid	0.
	or	ambroid
	syl	am+ber+oid
	pron	<1@mb*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic amber made by compressing pieces of amber and other resins together at a high temperature.
ambi-	ety	from Latin: round, on both sides, both, from ambo both; compare #7amphi -
ambi-	0.
	syl	am:bi-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating both.
	exam	1	ambidextrous;
	exam	2	am?!bivalence;
	exam	3	ambiversion.
ambidextrous	1.
	syl	am+bi+dex+trous
	pron	<2@mbi1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	equally expert with each hand.
ambidextrous	2.
	syl	am+bi+dex+trous
	pron	<2@mbi1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	highly skilled or adept.
ambidextrous	3.
	syl	am+bi+dex+trous
	pron	<2@mbi1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	underhand?!ed; deceitful.
ambidexterity	sub
	head	ambidextrous
	or	ambidextrousness
	syl	am+bi+dex+ter+i:ty
	pron	<2@mbidek1steriti>
	pos	n.
ambidextrousness	sub
	head	ambidextrous
	or	ambidexterity
	syl	am+bi+1dex+trous+ness
	pos	n.
ambidextrously	sub
	head	ambidextrous
	syl	am+bi+1dex+trous+ly
	pos	adv.
ambience	ety	C19: from French ambiance, from ambiant surrounding; see #7ambient 
ambiance	alt
	head	ambience
	or	ambience
	syl	am+bi+ance
	pron	<1@mbi*ns>, French <*~a1bj*~a:s>
	pos	n.
ambience	0.
	or	ambiance
	syl	am+bi+ence
	pron	<1@mbi*ns>, French <*~a1bj*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmosphere of a place.
ambient	ety	C16: from Latin ambi*_ens going round, from amb*_ire, from #7ambi -#7+ *_ire to go
ambient	0.
	syl	am+bi+ent
	pron	<1@mbi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the immediate surroundings.
	exam	1	the ambient temperature was 15?%C.
ambiguities	infl
	head	ambiguity
	syl	am+bi+gu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambiguity	1.
	syl	am+bi+gu+i:ty
	pron	<2@mbi1gju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	vagueness or uncertainty of meaning.
ambiguity	2.
	syl	am+bi+gu+i:ty
	pron	<2@mbi1gju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this, as in the sentence
ambiguity	3.
	syl	am+bi+gu+i:ty
	pron	<2@mbi1gju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	an ambiguous phrase, statement, etc.
ambiguous	ety	C16: from Latin ambiguus going here and there, uncertain, from ambigere to go around, from #7ambi -#7+ agere to lead, act
ambiguous	1.
	syl	am+big:u+ous
	pron	<@m1bigju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having more than one possible interpretation or meaning.
ambiguous	2.
	syl	am+big:u+ous
	pron	<@m1bigju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand or classify; obscure.
ambiguously	sub
	head	ambiguous
	syl	am+1big:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ambiguousness	sub
	head	ambiguous
	syl	am+1big:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
ambit	ety	C16: from Latin ambitus a going round, from amb*_ire to go round, from #7ambi -#7+ *_ire to go
ambit	1.
	syl	am+bit
	pron	<1@mbit>
	pos	n.
	def	scope or extent.
ambit	2.
	syl	am+bit
	pron	<1@mbit>
	pos	n.
	def	limits, boundary, or circumference.
ambition	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin ambiti*_o a going round (of candidates), a striving to please, from amb*_ire to go round; see #7ambit 
ambition	1.
	syl	am+bi+tion
	pron	<@m1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	strong desire for success, achievement, or distinction.
ambition	2.
	syl	am+bi+tion
	pron	<@m1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something so desired; goal; aim.
ambitious	1.
	syl	am+bi+tious
	pron	<@m1biS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a strong desire for success or achievement; wanting power, money, etc.
ambitious	2.
	syl	am+bi+tious
	pron	<@m1biS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	necessitating extraordinary effort or ability.
	exam	1	an ambitious project.
ambitious	3.
	syl	am+bi+tious
	pron	<@m1biS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	having a great desire (for something or to do something).
ambitiously	sub
	head	ambitious
	syl	am+1bi+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
ambitiousness	sub
	head	ambitious
	syl	am+1bi+tious+ness
	pos	n.
ambivalency	alt
	head	ambivalence
	or	ambivalence
	syl	am+biv:a+len+cy
	pos	n.
ambivalence	0.
	or	ambivalency
	syl	am+biv:a+lence
	pron	<@m1biv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the simultaneous existence of two opposed and conflicting attitudes, emotions, etc.
ambivalent	sub
	head	ambivalence
	syl	am+1biv:a+lent
	pos	adj.
ambivert	0.
	syl	am+bi+vert
	pron	<1@mbi2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person who is intermediate between an extravert and an introvert. &- {am+bi+ver+sion} (@!@ambi#!v$$$:#s$$n)
amble	ety	C14: from Old French ambler, from Latin ambul*_are to walk
amble	1.
	syl	am+ble
	pron	<1@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk at a leisurely relaxed pace.
amble	2.
	syl	am+ble
	pron	<1@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to move slowly, lifting both legs on one side together.
amble	3.
	syl	am+ble
	pron	<1@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride a horse at an amble or leisurely pace.
amble	4.
	syl	am+ble
	pron	<1@mbL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a leisurely motion in walking.
amble	5.
	syl	am+ble
	pron	<1@mbL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a leisurely walk.
amble	6.
	syl	am+ble
	pron	<1@mbL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the ambling gait of a horse.
ambler	sub
	head	amble
	syl	am+bler
	pos	n.
amblygonite	ety	C16: from Greek amblug*_onios, from amblus blunt+ g*_onia angle; referring to the obtuse angles in its crystals
amblygonite	0.
	syl	am+blyg:o+nite
	pron	<@m1blig*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or greyish mineral consisting of lithium aluminium fluophosphate in triclinic crystalline form. It is a source of lithium. Formula: LiAl(PO\4)(F,OH).
amblyopia	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek amblu*_opia, from amblus dull, dim+ *_ops eye
amblyopia	0.
	syl	am+bly:o+pi:a
	pron	<2@mbli1*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	impaired vision with no discernible damage to the eye or optic nerve.
amblyopic	sub
	head	amblyopia
	syl	am+bly+op+ic
	pron	<2@mbli1opik>
	pos	adj.
ambo	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Greek amb*_on raised rim, pulpit
ambos	infl
	head	ambo
	syl	am:bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambo	0.
	syl	am:bo
	pron	<1@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two raised pulpits from which the gospels and epistles were read in early Christian churches.
amboceptor	ety	C20: from Latin amb*_o both (see #7ambi -)#7+ (#7re) #7ceptor 
amboceptor	0.
	syl	am+bo+cep+tor
	pron	<1@mb*u2sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	an immune body formed in the blood during infection or immunization that serves to link the complement to the antigen.
Amboina	1.
	syl	Am+boi+na
	pron	<@m1bcin*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, in the Moluccas. Capital: Amboina. Area: 1000 sq. km (386 sq. miles).
Amboina	2.
	syl	Am+boi+na
	pron	<@m1bcin*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Am@.bon} (#!$a$:mb@$:n). a port in the Moluccas, the capital of Amboina Island.
Amboise	0.
	syl	Am+boise
	pron	French <*~a1bwa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW central France, on the River Loire: famous castle, a former royal residence. Pop.: 8000 (1968 est.).
amboina	alt
	head	amboyna
	or	amboyna
	syl	am+boi+na
	pron	<@m1bcin*>
	pos	n.
amboyna	0.
	or	amboina
	syl	am+boy+na
	pron	<@m1bcin*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mottled curly-grained wood of an Indonesian papilionaceous tree, used in making furniture.
ambroid	0.
	syl	am+broid
	pron	<1@mbrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {amberoid}.
Saint	infl
	head	Ambrose
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Ambrose	0.
	syl	Am:brose
	pron	<1@mbr*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	??340-397 #7a.d., bishop of Milan; built up the secular power of the early Christian Church; also wrote music and Latin hymns. Feast day: Dec. 7.
Ambrosian	sub
	head	Ambrose
	syl	Am+1bro+si:an
	pos	adj.
ambrosia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: immortality, from ambrotos, from #7a -%1#7+ brotos mortal
ambrosia	1.
	syl	am+bro+si:a
	pron	<@m1br*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the food of the gods, said to bestow immortality. Compare { {nectar} (sense 2)}.
ambrosia	2.
	syl	am+bro+si:a
	pron	<@m1br*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything particularly delightful to taste or smell.
ambrosia	3.
	syl	am+bro+si:a
	pron	<@m1br*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {beebread}.
ambrosia	4.
	syl	am+bro+si:a
	pron	<@m1br*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various herbaceous plants constituting the genus mostly native to America but widely naturalized: family (composites). The genus includes the ragweeds.
ambrosial	sub
	head	ambrosia
	or	ambrosian
	syl	am+1bro+si:al
	pos	adj.
ambrosian	sub
	head	ambrosia
	or	ambrosial
	syl	am+1bro+si:an
	pos	adj.
ambrosially	sub
	head	ambrosia
	syl	am+1bro+si+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ambrosia beetle	0.
	syl	am+bro+si:a bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small beetles of the genera etc., that bore tunnels into solid wood, feeding on fungi growing in the tunnels: family (bark beetles).
ambrotype	ety	C19: from Greek ambrotos immortal+-#7type ; see #7ambrosia 
ambrotype	0.
	syl	am+bro+type
	pron	<1@mbr*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	an early type of glass negative that could be made to appear as a positive by backing it with black varnish or paper.
ambry	ety	C14: from Old French almarie, from Medieval Latin alm*_arium, from Latin arm*_arium chest for storage, from arma arms
aumbry	alt
	head	ambry
	or	ambry
	syl	aum+bry
	pron	<1c:mbri>
	pos	n.
ambries	infl
	head	ambry
	syl	am+bries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambry	1.
	or	aumbry
	syl	am+bry
	pron	<1@mbri>
	pos	n.
	def	a recessed cupboard in the wall of a church near the altar, used to store sacred vessels, etc.
ambry	2.
	or	aumbry
	syl	am+bry
	pron	<1@mbri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a small cupboard or other storage space.
ambsace	ety	C13: from Old French ambes as, both aces; as from Latin: unit
amesace	alt
	head	ambsace
	or	ambsace
	syl	ames+ace
	pron	<1Amz2As>, <1@mz->
	pos	n.
ambsace	1.
	or	amesace
	syl	ambs+ace
	pron	<1Amz2As>, <1@mz->
	pos	n.
	def	double ace, the lowest throw at dice.
ambsace	2.
	or	amesace
	syl	ambs+ace
	pron	<1Amz2As>, <1@mz->
	pos	n.
	def	bad luck.
ambulacrum	ety	C19: from Latin: avenue, from ambul*_are to walk
ambulacra	infl
	head	ambulacrum
	syl	am+bu+lac+ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ambulacrum	0.
	syl	am+bu+lac+rum
	pron	<2@mbju1lAkr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of five radial bands on the ventral surface of echinoderms, such as the starfish and sea urchin, on which the tube feet are situated.
ambulacral	sub
	head	ambulacrum
	syl	am+bu+1lac+ral
	pos	adj.
ambulance	ety	C19: from French, based on (h*^opital) ambulant mobile or field (hospital), from Latin ambul*_are to walk
ambulance	0.
	syl	am+bu+lance
	pron	<1@mbjul*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle designed to carry sick or injured people.
ambulance chaser	0.
	syl	am+bu+lance chas+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a lawyer who seeks to encourage and profit from the lawsuits of accident victims.
ambulance chasing	sub
	head	ambulance chaser
	syl	am+bu+lance chas+ing
	pos	n.
ambulant	1.
	syl	am+bu+lant
	pron	<1@mbjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving about from place to place.
ambulant	2.
	syl	am+bu+lant
	pron	<1@mbjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	another word for { {ambulatory} (sense 3)}.
ambulate	ety	C17: from Latin ambul*_are to walk, #7amble 
ambulate	0.
	syl	am+bu+late
	pron	<1@mbju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander about or move from one place to another.
ambulation	sub
	head	ambulate
	syl	am+bu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
ambulatory	1.
	syl	am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@mbju1lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or de?!signed for walking.
ambulatory	2.
	syl	am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@mbju1lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	changing position; not fixed.
ambulatory	3.
	syl	am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@mbju1lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {ambulant}. able to walk.
ambulatory	4.
	syl	am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@mbju1lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. esp. of a will
	def	capable of being altered or revoked. {~} {@.ries}.
ambulatory	5.a.
	syl	am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@mbju1lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	an aisle running around the east end of a church, esp. one that passes behind the sanctuary.
ambulatory	5.b.
	syl	am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<2@mbju1lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a place for walking, such as an aisle or a cloister.
ambuscade	ety	C16: from French embuscade, from Old Italian imboscata, probably of Germanic origin; compare #7ambush 
ambuscade	1.
	syl	am+bus+cade
	pron	<2@mb*1skAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an ambush.
ambuscade	2.
	syl	am+bus+cade
	pron	<2@mb*1skAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ambush or lie in ambush.
ambush	ety	C14: from Old French embuschier to position in ambush, from em- #7im -#7+ -buschier, from busche piece of firewood, probably of Germanic origin; see #7bush %1
ambush	1.
	syl	am+bush
	pron	<1@mbuS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of waiting in a concealed position in order to launch a surprise attack.
ambush	2.
	syl	am+bush
	pron	<1@mbuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a surprise attack from such a position.
ambush	3.
	syl	am+bush
	pron	<1@mbuS>
	pos	n.
	def	the concealed position from which such an attack is launched.
ambush	4.
	syl	am+bush
	pron	<1@mbuS>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or persons waiting to launch such an attack. {~}
ambush	5.
	syl	am+bush
	pron	<1@mbuS>
	pos	n.
	def	to lie in wait (for).
ambush	6.
	syl	am+bush
	pron	<1@mbuS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack suddenly from a concealed position.
AMDG	ety	Latin: to the greater glory of God
AMDG	0.
	syl	A.M.D.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ad majorem Dei gloriam (the Jesuit motto).
amebae	infl
	head	ameba
	or	amebas
	syl	a:me+bae
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amebas	infl
	head	ameba
	or	amebae
	syl	a:me+bas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ameba	0.
	syl	a:me+ba
	pron	<*1mEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {amoeba}. &- {a@.#!me+bic}
ameer	1.
	syl	a:meer
	pron	<*1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {emir}.
ameer	2.
	syl	a:meer
	pron	<*1mi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the ruler of Afghanistan; amir.
ameliorate	ety	C18: from #7meliorate, influenced by French am*'eliorer to improve, from Old French ameillorer to make better, from meillor better, from Latin melior 
ameliorate	0.
	syl	a:me+lio+rate
	pron	<*1mElj*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become better; improve.
ameliorable	sub
	head	ameliorate
	syl	a:me+lio+ra:ble
	pron	<*1mElj*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
ameliorant	sub
	head	ameliorate
	syl	a:1me+lio+rant
	pos	n.
amelioration	1.
	syl	a:me+lio+ra+tion
	pron	<*2mElj*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of ameliorating or the state of being ameliorated.
amelioration	2.
	syl	a:me+lio+ra+tion
	pron	<*2mElj*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that ameliorates; an improvement.
amelioration	3.
	syl	a:me+lio+ra+tion
	pron	<*2mElj*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {elevation}. (of the meaning of a word) a change from pejorative to neutral or positively pleasant. The word has achieved its modern meaning by amelioration from the earlier sense
amen	ety	C13: via Late Latin via Greek from Hebrew *_am*_en certainly
amen	1.
	syl	a:men
	pron	<2A1men>, <2a:1men>
	pos	interj.
	def	So be it&! A term used at the end of a prayer or religious statement.
amen	2.
	syl	a:men
	pron	<2A1men>, <2a:1men>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of the word as at the end of a prayer.
say amen to	3.
	head	amen
	syl	say amen to.
	def	to give assent to.
Amon	infl
	head	Amen
	or	Amun
	syl	A:mon
	pron	<1a:m*n>
	pos	n.
Amun	infl
	head	Amen
	or	Amon
	syl	A:m*_un
	pron	<1a:m*n>
	pos	n.
Amen	0.
	syl	A:men
	pron	<1a:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Egyptian myth.
	def	a local Theban god, having a ram's head and symbolizing life and fertility, identified by the Egyptians with the national deity Amen-Ra.
amenable	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from Old French amener to lead up, from Latin min*_are to drive (cattle), from min*_ar*_i to threaten
amenable	1.
	syl	a:me+na:ble
	pron	<*1mEn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open or susceptible to suggestion; likely to listen, cooperate, etc.
amenable	2.
	syl	a:me+na:ble
	pron	<*1mEn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	accountable for behaviour to some authority; answerable.
amenable	3.
	syl	a:me+na:ble
	pron	<*1mEn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being or liable to be tested, judged, etc.
amenability	sub
	head	amenable
	or	amenableness
	syl	a:2me+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
amenableness	sub
	head	amenable
	or	amenability
	syl	a:1me+na:ble+ness
	pos	n.
amenably	sub
	head	amenable
	syl	a:1me+na:bly
	pos	adv.
the	infl
	head	amen corner
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
amen corner	0.
	syl	a:men cor+ner
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the part of a church, usually to one side of the pulpit, occupied by people who lead the responsive amens during the service.
amend	ety	C13: from Old French amender, from Latin *_emend*_are to #7emend 
amend	1.
	syl	a:mend
	pron	<*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve; change for the better.
amend	2.
	syl	a:mend
	pron	<*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove faults from; correct.
amend	3.
	syl	a:mend
	pron	<*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter or revise (legislation, a constitution, etc.) by formal procedure.
amendable	sub
	head	amend
	syl	a:1mend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
amender	sub
	head	amend
	syl	a:1mend+er
	pos	n.
amendatory	0.
	syl	a:mend:a+to:ry
	pron	<*1mend*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	serving to amend; corrective.
amendment	1.
	syl	a:mend+ment
	pron	<*1mendm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of amending; correction.
amendment	2.
	syl	a:mend+ment
	pron	<*1mendm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition, alteration, or improvement to a motion, document, etc.
amends	ety	C13: from Old French amendes fines, from amende compensation, from amender to #7emend 
amends	0.
	syl	a:mends
	pron	<*1mendz>
	pos	n.
	def	recompense or compensation given or gained for some injury, insult, etc..
	exam	1	to make amends.
Amenhotpe III	alt
	head	Amenhotep III
	or	Amenhotep III
	syl	A:men:hot:pe III
	pron	<2@men1hotpi>
	pos	n.
Amenhotep III	0.
	or	Amenhotpe III
	syl	A:men:ho:tep III
	pron	<2@men1h*utep>
	pos	n.
	def	Greek name ??1411-??1375 #7b.c., Egyptian pharaoh who expanded Egypt's influence by peaceful diplomacy and erected many famous buildings.
Amenhotpe IV	alt
	head	Amenhotep IV
	or	Amenhotep IV
	syl	Am:en:hot:pe IV
	pos	n.
Amenhotep IV	0.
	or	Amenhotpe IV
	syl	Am:en:ho:tep IV
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of {Akhenaten}.
amenity	ety	C14: from Latin amoenit*_as pleasantness, from amoenus agreeable
amenities	infl
	head	amenity
	syl	a:men+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amenity	1.
	syl	a:men+i:ty
	pron	<*1mEniti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a useful or pleasant facility or service.
	exam	1	a swimming pool was just one of the amenities.
amenity	2.
	syl	a:men+i:ty
	pron	<*1mEniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or condition of being pleasant or agreeable.
amenity	3.
	syl	a:men+i:ty
	pron	<*1mEniti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a social courtesy or pleasantry.
amenorrhoea	ety	C19: from #7a -%1#7+meno -#7+ -#7rrhea 
Amen-Ra	0.
	syl	A:men-Ra
	pron	<2a:m*n1ra:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Egyptian myth.
	def	the sun-god; the principle deity during the period of Theban hegemony.
a mensa et thoro	ety	Latin: from table and bed
a mensa et thoro	0.
	syl	a men+sa et tho+ro
	pron	<A> <1mens*> <et> <1Tc:r*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	denoting or relating to a form of divorce in which the parties remain married but do not cohabit: abolished in England in 1857.
ament	ety	C18: from Latin *_amentum strap, thong
ament	H1.0.
	syl	am+ent
	pron	<1@m*nt>, <1Am*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catkin}. Also called: {amentum}.
amentaceous	sub
	head	ament
	syl	am+en+1ta+ceous
	pos	adj.
amentiferous	sub
	head	ament
	syl	am+en+1tif+er+ous
	pos	adj.
ament	ety	C19: from Latin *_ament-, *_amens without mind; see #7amentia 
ament	H2.0.
	syl	a:ment
	pron	<@1ment>, <1Am*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mentally deficient person.
amentia	ety	C14: from Latin: insanity, from *_am*_ens mad, from m*_ens mind
amentia	0.
	syl	a:men+tia
	pron	<*1menS*>
	pos	n.
	def	severe mental deficiency, usually congenital. Compare {dementia}.
Amer	0.
	syl	Amer.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	America(n).
amerce	ety	C14: from Anglo-French amercier, from Old French *`a merci at the mercy (because the fine was arbitrarily fixed); see #7mercy 
amerce	1.
	syl	a:merce
	pron	<*1mR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.; Law.
	def	to punish by a fine.
amerce	2.
	syl	a:merce
	pron	<*1mR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to punish with any arbitrary penalty.
amerceable	sub
	head	amerce
	syl	a:1merce+a:ble
	pos	adj.
amercement	sub
	head	amerce
	syl	a:1merce+ment
	pos	n.
amercer	sub
	head	amerce
	syl	a:1merc+er
	pos	n.
America	ety	C16: from Americus, Latin form of Amerigo; see V#7espucci 
America	1.
	syl	A:mer:i+ca
	pron	<*1merik*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {United States of America}.
America	2.
	syl	A:mer:i+ca
	pron	<*1merik*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {the Americas}. the American continent, including North, South, and Central America.
American	1.
	syl	A:mer:i+can
	pron	<*1merik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the United States of America, its inhabitants, or their form of English.
American	2.
	syl	A:mer:i+can
	pron	<*1merik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the American continent.
American	3.
	syl	A:mer:i+can
	pron	<*1merik*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to the American Indians.
American	4.
	syl	A:mer:i+can
	pron	<*1merik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or citizen of the U.S.
American	5.
	syl	A:mer:i+can
	pron	<*1merik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of any country of North, Central, or South America.
American	6.
	syl	A:mer:i+can
	pron	<*1merik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the English language as spoken or written in the United States.
Americana	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+ca+na
	pron	<*2meri1ka:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	objects, such as books, documents, relics, etc., relating to America, esp. in the form of a collection.
American aloe	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can al:oe
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {century plant}.
American Beauty	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can Beau+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of hybrid perennial rose bearing large long-stemmed purplish-red flowers.
American chameleon	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can cha+me:le:on
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {anole}.
American cheese	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a type of smooth hard white or yellow cheese similar to a mild Cheddar.
American cloth	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a glazed or waterproofed cotton cloth.
American eagle	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bald eagle}, esp. when depicted as the national emblem of the U.S.
American Expeditionary Forces	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can Ex+pe+di+tion+ar:y Forc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the troops sent to Europe by the U.S. during World War I.
American Federation of Labor	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can Fed+er:a+tion of La+bor
	pos	n.
	def	the first permanent national labour movement in America, founded in 1886. It amalgamated with the Congress of Industrial Organizations in 1955. See also {AFL-CIO}.
American football	1.
	syl	A:mer:i+can foot+ball
	pos	n.
	def	a team game similar to rugby, with 11 players on each side. Forward passing is allowed and planned strategies and formations for play are decided during the course of the game.
American football	2.
	syl	A:mer:i+can foot+ball
	pos	n.
	def	the oval-shaped inflated ball used in this game.
American Indian	1.
	syl	A:mer:i+can In+di:an
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Indian, Red Indian, Amerindian}. a member of any of the indigenous peoples of North, Central, or South America, having Mongoloid affinities, notably straight black hair and a yellow to brown skin. {~}
American Indian	2.
	syl	A:mer:i+can In+di:an
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to any of these peoples, their languages, or their cultures.
American Indian Movement	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can In+di:an Move+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a militant movement or grouping of American Indians, organized in 1968 to combat discrimination, injustice, etc. Abbrev.: {AIM}.
Americanism	1.
	syl	A:mer:i+can+ism
	pron	<*1merik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a custom, linguistic usage, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of the United States, its people, or their culture.
Americanism	2.
	syl	A:mer:i+can+ism
	pron	<*1merik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty to the United States, its people, customs, etc.
Americanist	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can+ist
	pron	<*1merik*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies some aspect of America, such as its history or languages.
Americanise	alt
	head	Americanize
	or	Americanize
	syl	A:mer:i+can+ise
	pron	<*1merik*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Americanize	0.
	or	Americanise
	syl	A:mer:i+can+ize
	pron	<*1merik*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become American in outlook, attitudes, etc.
Americanization	sub
	head	Americanize
	or	Americanisation
	syl	A:2mer:i+can:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Americanisation	sub
	head	Americanize
	or	Americanization
	syl	A:2mer:i+can:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Americanizer	sub
	head	Americanize
	or	Americaniser
	syl	A:1mer:i+can+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Americaniser	sub
	head	Americanize
	or	Americanizer
	syl	A:1mer:i+can+2is+er
	pos	n.
American plan	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can plan
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hotel rate in which the charge includes meals. Compare {European plan}.
American Revolution	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {War of American Independence}.
American Samoa	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can Sa+mo:a
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Samoa administered by the U.S. Capital: Pago Pago. Pop.: 27769 (1970). Area: 197 sq. km (76 sq. miles).
American Standard Version	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can Stand+ard Ver+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a revised version of the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible, published by a committee of American scholars in 1901.
American trypanosomiasis	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+can tryp:a+no+so+mi:a+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {Chagas' disease}.
America's Cup	0.
	syl	A:mer:i+ca's Cup
	pos	n.
	def	an international yachting trophy, first won by the schooner in 1851 and since then held as a challenge trophy by the New York Yacht Club.
americium	0.
	syl	am+er:i+ci:um
	pron	<2@m*1risi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a white metallic transuranic element artificially produced from plutonium. It is used as an alpha-particle source. Symbol: Am; atomic no.: 95; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%4%3Am: 7.4#M10%3 years; valency: 3,4,5, or 6; relative density: 13.67; melting pt.: 995?%C; boiling pt.: 2607?%C (est.).
Amerigo Vespucci	0.
	syl	A:mer:i:go Ve:spuc:ci
	pron	Italian <2amA1rEgo> <vAs1putCi>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Vespucci}.
Amerindic	sub
	head	Amerindian
	syl	Am+er+1in+dic
	pos	adj.
Amersfoort	0.
	syl	A:mers+foort
	pron	Dutch <1a:m*rs2fo:rt>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the central Netherlands, in E Utrecht province. Pop.: 79876 (1973 est.).
amesace	0.
	syl	ames+ace
	pron	<1Amz1As>, <1@mz->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ambsace}.
amethyst	ety	C13: from Old French amatiste, from Latin amethystus, from Greek amethustos, literally: not drunken, from #7a -%1#7+ methuein to make drunk; referring to the belief that the stone could prevent intoxication
amethyst	1.
	syl	am+e:thyst
	pron	<1@miTist>
	pos	n.
	def	a purple or violet transparent variety of quartz used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO\2.
amethyst	2.
	syl	am+e:thyst
	pron	<1@miTist>
	pos	n.
	def	a purple variety of sapphire; oriental amethyst.
amethyst	3.
	syl	am+e:thyst
	pron	<1@miTist>
	pos	n.
	def	the purple colour of amethyst.
amethystine	sub
	head	amethyst
	syl	am+e:thys+tine
	pron	<2@mi1TistIn>
	pos	adj.
ametropia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek ametros unmeasured (from #7a -%1#7+ metron measure)+ *_ops eye
ametropia	0.
	syl	am+e:tro+pi:a
	pron	<2@mi1tr*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of ability to focus images on the retina, caused by an imperfection in the refractive function of the eye.
Amfortas	0.
	syl	Am:for:tas
	pron	<@m1fc:t*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval legend
	def	the leader of the knights of the Holy Grail.
Amhara	1.
	syl	Am+ha+ra
	pron	<@m1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NW Ethiopia: formerly a kingdom. Capital: Goudar. Area: 197448 sq. km (76235 sq. miles).
Amhara	2.
	syl	Am+ha+ra
	pron	<@m1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the former kingdom of Amhara.
Amharic	1.
	syl	Am+har+ic
	pron	<@m1h@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Ethiopia, belonging to the SE Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Amharic	2.
	syl	Am+har+ic
	pron	<@m1h@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to this language.
Jeffrey	infl
	head	Amherst
	syl	Jef:frey
	pos	n.
Amherst	0.
	syl	Am:herst
	pron	<1@mhR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Amherst. 1717-97, British general who defeated the French in Canada (1758-60): governor general of British North America (1761-63).
ami	0.
	syl	a:mi
	pron	French. <a1mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a male friend.
amiable	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin am*_ic*_abilis #7amicable 
amiable	0.
	syl	a:mi+a:ble
	pron	<1Ami*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or displaying a pleasant or agreeable nature; friendly.
amiability	sub
	head	amiable
	or	amiableness
	syl	a:mi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
amiableness	sub
	head	amiable
	or	amiability
	syl	a:mi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
amianthus	ety	C17: from Latin amiantus, from Greek amiantos unsullied, from #7a -%1#7+ miainein to pollute
amianthus	0.
	syl	am:i+an+thus
	pron	<2@mi1@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fine silky varieties of asbestos.
amianthine	sub
	head	amianthus
	syl	am:i+1an+thine
	pos	adj.
amianthoid	sub
	head	amianthus
	or	amianthoidal
	syl	am:i+1an+thoid
	pos	adj.
amianthoidal	sub
	head	amianthus
	or	amianthoid
	syl	am:i+an+1thoid+al
	pos	adj.
amicable	ety	C15: from Late Latin am*_ic*_abilis, from Latin am*_icus friend; related to am*_are to love
amicable	0.
	syl	am:i+ca:ble
	pron	<1@mik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by friendliness.
	exam	1	an amicable agreement.
amicability	sub
	head	amicable
	or	amicableness
	syl	am:i+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
amicableness	sub
	head	amicable
	or	amicability
	syl	am:i+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
amicably	sub
	head	amicable
	syl	am:i+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
amice	ety	C15: from Old French amis, plural of amit, or from Medieval Latin amicia, both from Latin amictus cloak, from amic*_ire to clothe, from am- #7ambi -#7+ iacere to throw
amice	H1.0.
	syl	am+ice
	pron	<1@mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a rectangular piece of white linen worn by priests around the neck and shoulders under the alb or, formerly, on the head.
amice	H2.0.
	syl	am+ice
	pron	<1@mis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {almuce}.
AMICE	0.
	syl	A.M.I.C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Associate Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers.
AMIChemE	0.
	syl	A.M.I.Chem.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Associate Member of the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
amicus curiae	ety	Latin, literally: friend of the court
amici curiae	infl
	head	amicus curiae
	syl	a:mi+ci cu+ri:ae
	pron	<@1mEkI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amicus curiae	0.
	syl	a:mi+cus cu+ri:ae
	pron	<@1mEkus> <1kju*ri2E>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person not directly engaged in a case who advises the court.
amid	ety	Old English on middan in the middle; see #7mid %1
amidst	alt
	head	amid
	or	amid
	syl	a:midst
	pos	prep.
amid	0.
	or	amidst
	syl	a:mid
	pron	<*1mid>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the middle of; among.
amide	ety	C19: from #7am (#7monia) #7+ -#7ide 
amide	1.
	syl	am+ide
	pron	<1@mId>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing the group -CONH\2.
amide	2.
	syl	am+ide
	pron	<1@mId>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -CONH\2.
	exam	1	amide group or radical.
amide	3.
	syl	am+ide
	pron	<1@mId>
	pos	n.
	def	an inorganic compound having the general formula M(NH\2) , where M is a metal atom.
amidic	sub
	head	amide
	syl	a:1mid+ic
	pron	<*1midik>
	pos	adj.
amido-	ety	from #7amide 
amido-	0.
	syl	a:mi:do-
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in chemistry) indicating the presence of an amide group.
Amidol	0.
	syl	Am:i+dol
	pron	<1@midol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a grey to colourless soluble crystalline solid that is used as a photographic developer; 2,4-diaminophenol dihydrochloride. Formula: C\6H\3(NH\2)\2(OH).2HCl.
amidships	0.
	syl	a:mid+ships
	pron	<*1midSips>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	at, near, or towards the centre of a vessel.
amie	0.
	syl	a:mie
	pron	French. <a1mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a female friend.
AMIEE	0.
	syl	A.M.I.E.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Associate Member of the Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Amiens	0.
	syl	Am:i+ens
	pron	<1@mi*nz>, French <a1mj*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N France: its Gothic cathedral is the largest church in France. Pop.: 135992 (1975).
amigo	ety	Spanish, from Latin amicus 
amigos	infl
	head	amigo
	syl	a:mi+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amigo	0.
	syl	a:mi+go
	pron	<@1mEg*u>, <*->
	pos	n.
	def	a friend; comrade.
AMIMechE	0.
	syl	A.M.I.Mech.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Associate Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
Lake	infl
	head	Amin
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Amin	H1.0.
	syl	A:min
	pron	<@1mEn>, <a:->
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for (Lake) {Edward}.
Idi	infl
	head	Amin
	syl	I:di
	pron	<1idE>
	pos	n.
Amin	H2.0.
	syl	A:min
	pron	<@1mEn>, <a:->
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Ugandan soldier; dictator and head of state since 1971.
amine	ety	C19: from #7am (#7monium) #7+ -#7ine %2
amine	0.
	syl	a:mine
	pron	<*1mEn>, <1@min>
	pos	n.
	def	an organic base formed by replacing one or more of the hydrogen atoms of ammonia by organic groups.
-amine	0.
	syl	-a:mine
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an amine.
	exam	1	histamine;
	exam	2	methylamine.
amino	0.
	syl	a:mi+no
	pron	<*1mIn*u>, <-1mE->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms -NH\2.
	exam	1	amino group or radical;
	exam	2	amino acid.
amino-	ety	from #7amine 
amino-	0.
	syl	a:mi:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the presence of an amino group.
	exam	1	aminobenzoic acid.
amino acid	0.
	syl	a:mi+no ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of organic compounds containing one or more amino groups, -NH\2, and one or more carboxyl groups, -COOH. They are the component molecules of proteins.
aminobenzoic acid	0.
	syl	a:mi+no+ben+zo+ic ac:id
	pron	<*2mIn*uben1z*uik>, <-2mE->
	pos	n.
	def	a derivative of benzoic acid existing in three isomeric forms, the form being used in the manufacture of dyes and sunburn preventatives. Formula: NH\2C\6H\4COOH.
aminophenol	0.
	syl	a:mi+no+phe:nol
	pron	<*2mIn*u1fEnol>, <-2mE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of three isomeric forms that are white soluble crystalline solids, used as a dye intermediate (meta- and ortho-), in dyeing hair, fur, and textiles (ortho- and para-), and as a photographic developer (para-). Formula: C\6H\4NH\2OH.
aminopyrine	0.
	syl	a:mi+no+py+rine
	pron	<*2mIn*u1pIrEn>, <-2mE->
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline compound used to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C\1\3H\1\7N\3O.
amino resin	0.
	syl	a:mi+no res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any thermosetting synthetic resin formed by copolymerization of amines with aldehydes. Amino resins are used as adhesives and as coatings for paper and textiles. See also {urea-formaldehyde resin, melamine}.
amir	ety	C19: from Arabic, variant of #7emir 
amir	1.
	syl	a:mir
	pron	<*1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {emir}.
amir	2.
	syl	a:mir
	pron	<*1mi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the ruler of Afghanistan; ameer.
amirate	sub
	head	amir
	syl	a:1mir+ate
	pos	adj.
Kingsley	infl
	head	Amis
	syl	King:sley.
	pos	n.
Amis	0.
	syl	A:mis
	pron	<1Amis>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, English novelist and poet, noted esp. for his satirical novel (1954).
Amish	ety	C19: from German Amisch, after Jakob Amman, 17th-century Swiss Mennonite bishop
Amish	1.
	syl	A:mish
	pron	<1a:miS>, <1@->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a U.S. Mennonite sect that traces its origin to Jakob Amman.
Amish	2.
	syl	A:mish
	pron	<1a:miS>, <1@->
	pos	n.
	def	the Amish people.
amiss	ety	C13 a mis, from mis wrong; see #7miss %1
amiss	1.
	syl	a:miss
	pron	<*1mis>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an incorrect, inappropriate, or defective manner.
take amiss	2.
	head	amiss
	syl	take amiss.
	def	to feel offended by.
amiss	3.
	syl	a:miss
	pron	<*1mis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	wrong, incorrect, or faulty.
amitosis	0.
	syl	am:i+to+sis
	pron	<2@mi1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusual form of cell division in which the nucleus and cytoplasm divide by constriction without the formation of chromosomes; direct cell division.
amitotic	sub
	head	amitosis
	syl	am:i+tot+ic
	pron	<2@mi1totik>
	pos	adj.
amitotically	sub
	head	amitosis
	syl	am:i+1tot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
amity	ety	C15: from Old French amit*'e, from Medieval Latin am*_icit*_as friendship, from Latin am*_icus friend
amities	infl
	head	amity
	syl	am+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amity	0.
	syl	am+i:ty
	pron	<1@miti>
	pos	n.
	def	friendship; cordiality.
Amman	0.
	syl	Am+man
	pron	<*1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Jordan, northeast of the Dead Sea: ancient capital of the Ammonites, rebuilt by Ptolemy in the 3rd century #7b.c. Pop.: 598000 (1974 est.). Ancient names: {Rabbath Ammon, Philadelphia}.
ammeter	ety	C19: #7am (#7pere) #7+ -#7meter 
ammeter	0.
	syl	am+me:ter
	pron	<1@m2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring an electric current in amperes.
ammine	ety	C19: from #7amm (#7onia) #7+ -#7ine %2
ammine	0.
	syl	am+mine
	pron	<1@mEn>, <*1mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound that has molecules containing one or more ammonia molecules bound to another molecule, group, or atom by coordinate bonds. Also called: {ammoniate, ammonate}.
ammo	0.
	syl	am:mo
	pron	<1@m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {ammunition}.
ammocoete	ety	C19: from New Latin ammocoete*_es, literally: that lie in sand, from Greek ammos sand+ koit*_e bed, from keisthai to lie
ammocoete	0.
	syl	am+mo+coete
	pron	<1@m*2sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of primitive jawless vertebrates, such as the lamprey, that lives buried in mud and feeds on microorganisms.
Ammon	H1.0.
	syl	Am:mon
	pron	<1@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the ancestor of the Ammonites.
Ammon	H2.0.
	syl	Am:mon
	pron	<1@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Myth.
	def	the classical name of the Egyptian god Amen, identified by the Greeks with Zeus and by the Romans with Jupiter.
ammonal	ety	C20: from #7ammon (#7ium) #7+al (#7uminium) 
ammonal	0.
	syl	am+mo+nal
	pron	<1@m*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive made by mixing TNT, ammonium nitrate, and aluminium powder.
ammonate	0.
	syl	am+mo+nate
	pron	<1@m*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ammine}.
ammonia	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin (sal) amm*_oniacus (sal) #7ammoniac 
ammonia	1.
	syl	am+mo+ni:a
	pron	<*1m*uni*>, <-nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent highly soluble gas mainly used in the manufacture of fertilizers, nitric acid, and other nitrogenous compounds and as a refrigerant and solvent. Formula: NH\3.
ammonia	2.
	syl	am+mo+ni:a
	pron	<*1m*uni*>, <-nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {aqueous ammonia}.
ammoniac	H1.0.
	syl	am+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<*1m*uni2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {ammoniacal}.
ammoniac	ety	C14: from Latin amm*_oniacum, from Greek amm*_oniakos belonging to Ammon (apparently the gum resin was extracted from plants found in Libya near the temple of Ammon)
ammoniac	H2.0.
	syl	am+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<*1m*uni2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong-smelling gum resin obtained from the stems of the N Asian umbelliferous plant and formerly used as an expectorant, stimulant, perfume, and in porcelain cement. Also called: {gum ammoniac}.
ammoniacal	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2@m*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, using, or resembling ammonia. Also: {ammoniac}.
ammonia solution	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:a so+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ammonium hydroxide}.
ammoniate	1.
	syl	am+mo+ni+ate
	pron	<*1m*uni2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite or treat with ammonia.
ammoniate	2.
	syl	am+mo+ni+ate
	pron	<*1m*uni2At>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ammine}.
ammoniation	sub
	head	ammoniate
	syl	am+2mo+ni:1a+tion
	pos	n.
ammonic	0.
	syl	am+mon+ic
	pron	<*1monik>, <*1m*unik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with ammonia or ammonium compounds.
ammonical	sub
	head	ammonic
	syl	am+1mon:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ammonifies	infl
	head	ammonify
	syl	am+mon:i+fies
	pos	vb.
ammonifying	infl
	head	ammonify
	syl	am+mon:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
ammonified	infl
	head	ammonify
	syl	am+mon:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
ammonify	0.
	syl	am+mon:i+fy
	pron	<*1moni2fI>, <*1m*uni->
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or impregnate with ammonia or a compound of ammonia.
ammonification	sub
	head	ammonify
	syl	am+2mon:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
ammonite	ety	C18: from New Latin Amm*_on*_it*_es, from Medieval Latin corn*_u Amm*_onis, literally: horn of Ammon
ammonite	H1.1.
	syl	am+mo+nite
	pron	<1@m*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct marine cephalopod mollusc of the order which were common in Mesozoic times and had a coiled partitioned shell. Their closest modern relative is the pearly nautilus.
ammonite	H1.2.
	syl	am+mo+nite
	pron	<1@m*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the shell of any of these animals, commonly occurring as a fossil.
ammonitic	sub
	head	ammonite
	syl	am+mo+nit+ic
	pron	<2@m*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
ammonite	ety	C20: from #7ammo (#7nium) #7+ni (#7tra) #7te 
ammonite	H2.1.
	syl	am+mo+nite
	pron	<1@m*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive consisting mainly of ammonium nitrate with smaller amounts of other sub?!stances, such as TNT.
ammonite	H2.2.
	syl	am+mo+nite
	pron	<1@m*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a nitrogenous fertilizer made from animal wastes.
Ammonites	0.
	syl	Am+mo+nites
	pron	<1@m*2nIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a nomadic tribe living east of the Jordan: a persistent enemy of the Israelites.
ammonium	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um
	pron	<*1m*uni*m>, <-nj*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group NH\4- or the ion NH%+@b\4#800030 .
	exam	1	ammonium compounds.
ammonium carbamate	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um car+ba+mate
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble crystalline compound produced by reaction between dry ammonia and carbon dioxide and used as a nitrogen fertilizer. Formula: (NH\4)CO\2NH\2.
ammonium carbonate	1.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable pungent soluble white powder that is a double salt of ammonium bicarbonate and ammonium carbamate: used in the manufacture of baking powder, smelling salts, and ammonium compounds. Formula: (NH\4)HCO\3.(NH\4)CO\2NH\2.
ammonium carbonate	2.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable substance that is produced by treating this compound with ammonia. Formula: (NH\4)\2CO\3.
ammonium chloride	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble crystalline solid used chiefly as an electrolyte in dry batteries and as a mordant and soldering flux. Formula: NH\4Cl. Also called: {sal ammoniac}.
ammonium hydroxide	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um hy+drox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent solution of ammonia and water, containing ammonium and hydroxyl ions and used in the manufacture of rayon, rubber, and plastics, in photography, in pharmaceuticals, and as a household cleans?!er. Formula: NH\4OH. Also called: {ammonia solution, aqua ammoniae}.
ammonium nitrate	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um ni+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless highly soluble crystalline solid used mainly as a fertilizer and in explosives and pyrotechnics. Formula: NH\4NO\3.
ammonium sulphate	0.
	syl	am+mo+ni:um sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble crystalline solid used mainly as a fertilizer and in water purification. Formula: (NH\4)\2SO\4.
ammunition	ety	C17: from obsolete French amunition, by mistaken division from earlier la munition; see #7munition 
ammunition	1.
	syl	am+mu+ni+tion
	pron	<2@mju1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any projectiles, such as bullets, rockets, etc., that can be discharged from a weapon.
ammunition	2.
	syl	am+mu+ni+tion
	pron	<2@mju1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	bombs, missiles, chemicals, biological agents, nuclear materi?!als, etc., capable of use as weapons.
ammunition	3.
	syl	am+mu+ni+tion
	pron	<2@mju1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any means of defence or attack, as in an argument.
amnesia	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: forgetfulness, probably from amn*_estia oblivion; see #7amnesty 
amnesia	0.
	syl	am+ne+si:a
	pron	<@m1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	partial or total loss of memory.
amnesiac	sub
	head	amnesia
	or	amnesic
	syl	am+ne+si+ac
	pron	<@m1nEzi?!2@k>
	pos	adj. n.
amnesic	sub
	head	amnesia
	or	amnesiac
	syl	am+ne+sic
	pron	<@m1nEsik>, <-zik>
	pos	adj. n.
amnesty	ety	C16: from Latin amn*_estia, from Greek: oblivion, from amn*_estos forgetting, from #7a -%1#7+ -mn*_estos, from mnasthai to remember
amnesties	infl
	head	amnesty
	syl	am+nes+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amnesty	1.
	syl	am+nes+ty
	pron	<1@mnisti>
	pos	n.
	def	a general pardon, esp. for offences against a government.
amnesty	2.
	syl	am+nes+ty
	pron	<1@mnisti>
	pos	n.
	def	a period during which a law is suspended to allow offenders to admit their crime without fear of prosecution.
amnesty	3.
	syl	am+nes+ty
	pron	<1@mnisti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a pardon granted by the Crown and effected by statute, effective for a limited period of time.
amnesties	infl
	head	amnesty
	syl	am+nes+ties
	pos	vb.
amnestying	infl
	head	amnesty
	syl	am+nes+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
amnestied	infl
	head	amnesty
	syl	am+nes+tied.
	pos	vb.
amnesty	4.
	syl	am+nes+ty
	pron	<1@mnisti>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overlook or forget (an offence).
amniocenteses	infl
	head	amniocentesis
	syl	am+ni:o+cen+te:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amniocentesis	0.
	syl	am+ni:o+cen+te:sis
	pron	<2@mni*usen1tEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	removal of some amniotic fluid for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes.
amnion	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: a little lamb, from amnos a lamb
amnions	infl
	head	amnion
	or	amnia
	syl	am+ni+ons
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amnia	infl
	head	amnion
	or	amnions
	syl	am+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amnion	0.
	syl	am+ni+on
	pron	<1@mni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the innermost of two membranes (see also {chorion}) enclosing an embryonic reptile, bird, or mammal.
amniotic	sub
	head	amnion
	syl	am+ni+ot+ic
	pron	<2@mni?!1otik>
	pos	adj.
amoeba	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek amoib*_e change, from ameibein to change, exchange
ameba	alt
	head	amoeba
	or	amoeba
	syl	a:me:ba
	pron	<*1mEb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
amoebae	infl
	head	amoeba
	or	amoebas
	syl	a:moe+bae
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amoebas	infl
	head	amoeba
	or	amoebae
	syl	a:moe+bas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amoeba	0.
	or	ameba
	syl	a:moe+ba
	pron	<*1mEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any protozoan of the order esp. any of the genus able to change shape because of the movements of cell processes (pseudopodia): class They live in fresh water or soil or as parasites in man and animals.
amoebic	sub
	head	amoeba
	or	amebic
	syl	a:1moe+bic
	pos	adj.
amebic	sub
	head	amoeba
	or	amoebic
	syl	a:1me:bic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
amoebean	alt
	head	amoebaean
	or	amoebaean
	syl	am+oe:be:an
	pron	<2@mi1bE*n>
	pos	adj.
amoebaean	0.
	or	amoebean
	syl	am+oe:bae:an
	pron	<2@mi1bE*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of or relating to lines of verse dialogue that answer each other alternately.
amoebiases	infl
	head	amoebiasis
	syl	am+oe:bi:a+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amoebiasis	0.
	syl	am+oe:bi:a+sis
	pron	<2@mi1bI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	infection, esp. of the intestines, caused by the parasitic amoeba
amoebic dysentery	0.
	syl	a:moe+bic dys+en+ter:y
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the intestines caused by the parasitic amoeba
amebocyte	alt
	head	amoebocyte
	or	amoebocyte
	syl	a:me:bo+cyte
	pron	<*1mEb*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
amoebocyte	0.
	or	amebocyte
	syl	a:moe+bo+cyte
	pron	<*1mEb*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any amoeboid cell found in the blood and body fluids. Some kinds, such as the phagocytic white blood cell, can engulf foreign particles.
ameboid	alt
	head	amoeboid
	or	amoeboid
	syl	a:me:boid
	pron	<*1mEbcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
amoeboid	0.
	or	ameboid
	syl	a:moe+boid
	pron	<*1mEbcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, related to, or resembling amoebae.
amok	0.
	syl	a:mok
	pron	<*1m^k>, <*1mok>
	pos	n. adv.
	def	a variant spelling of {amuck}.
Amon	0.
	syl	A:mon
	pron	<1a:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Egyptian myth.
	def	a variant spelling of {Amen}.
among	ety	Old English amang, contracted from on gemang in the group of, from #7on+ gemang crowd; see #7mingle, mongrel #e Usage. See at between.
amongst	alt
	head	among
	or	among
	syl	a:mongst
	pos	prep.
among	1.
	or	amongst
	syl	a:mong
	pron	<*1m^G>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the midst of.
	exam	1	he lived among the Indians.
among	2.
	or	amongst
	syl	a:mong
	pron	<*1m^G>
	pos	prep.
	def	to each of.
	exam	1	divide the reward among yourselves.
among	3.
	or	amongst
	syl	a:mong
	pron	<*1m^G>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the group, class, or number of.
	exam	1	ranked among the greatest writers.
among	4.
	or	amongst
	syl	a:mong
	pron	<*1m^G>
	pos	prep.
	def	taken out of (a group).
	exam	1	he is only one among many.
among	5.
	or	amongst
	syl	a:mong
	pron	<*1m^G>
	pos	prep.
	def	with one another within a group; by the joint action of.
	exam	1	a lot of gossip among the women employees;
	exam	2	decide it among yourselves.
amontillado	ety	C19: from Spanish vino amontillado wine of Montilla, town in Spain
amontillado	0.
	syl	a:mon+til+la+do
	pron	<*2monti1la:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium dry Spanish sherry, not as pale in colour as a fino.
amoral	1.
	syl	a:mor+al
	pron	<@1mor*l>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	having no moral quality; non-moral.
amoral	2.
	syl	a:mor+al
	pron	<@1mor*l>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	without moral standards or principles.
amorality	sub
	head	amoral
	syl	a:mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2@mo1r@liti>, <1Amo->
	pos	n. n.
amorally	sub
	head	amoral
	syl	a:1mor+al+ly
amoretto	ety	C16: from Italian, diminutive of Amore Cupid, from Latin Amor Love
amorino	alt
	head	amoretto
	or	amoretto
	syl	a:mo+ri+no
	pron	<2@mc:1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
amoretti	infl
	head	amoretto
	or	amorini
	syl	a:mo+ret+ti
	pron	<-1reti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amorini	infl
	head	amoretto
	or	amoretti
	syl	a:mo+ri+ni
	pron	<-1rEni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amoretto	0.
	or	amorino
	syl	a:mo+ret+to
	pron	<2@m*1ret*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in painting
	def	a small chubby naked boy representing a cupid. Also called: {putto}.
amorist	0.
	syl	am:o+rist
	pron	<1@m*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a lover or a writer about love.
amoroso	ety	from Italian and Spanish: #7amorous 
amoroso	1.
	syl	am:o+ro+so
	pron	<2@m*1r*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	lovingly. {~}
amoroso	2.
	syl	am:o+ro+so
	pron	<2@m*1r*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a rich sweetened sherry of a dark colour.
amorous	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin am*_or*_osus, from Latin amor love
amorous	1.
	syl	am:o+rous
	pron	<1@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined towards or displaying love or desire.
amorous	2.
	syl	am:o+rous
	pron	<1@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	in love.
amorous	3.
	syl	am:o+rous
	pron	<1@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to love.
amorously	sub
	head	amorous
	syl	am:o+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
amorousness	sub
	head	amorous
	syl	am:o+rous+ness
	pos	n.
amor patriae	0.
	syl	a:mor pa+tri:ae
	pron	Latin. <1@mc:> <1p@tri2E>
	pos	n.
	def	love of one's country; patriotism.
amorphous	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek amorphos shapeless, from #7a -%1#7+ morph*_e shape
amorphous	1.
	syl	a:mor+phous
	pron	<*1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a definite shape; formless.
amorphous	2.
	syl	a:mor+phous
	pron	<*1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of no recognizable character or type.
amorphous	3.
	syl	a:mor+phous
	pron	<*1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of chemicals, rocks, etc.
	def	not having a crystalline structure.
amorphism	sub
	head	amorphous
	syl	a:1mor+phism
	pos	n.
amorphously	sub
	head	amorphous
	syl	a:1mor+phous+ly
	pos	adv.
amorphousness	sub
	head	amorphous
	syl	a:1mor+phous+ness
	pos	n.
amortisation	alt
	head	amortization
	or	amortization
	syl	a:mor+ti+sa+tion
	pron	<*2mc:tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
amortization	1.a.
	or	amortisation
	syl	a:mor+ti+za+tion
	pron	<*2mc:tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of amortizing a debt.
amortization	1.b.
	or	amortisation
	syl	a:mor+ti+za+tion
	pron	<*2mc:tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the money devoted to amortizing a debt.
amortization	2.
	or	amortisation
	syl	a:mor+ti+za+tion
	pron	<*2mc:tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in computing the redemption yield on a bond purchased at a premium
	def	the amount that is subtracted from the annual yield. { Compare {accumulation} (sense 3b)}.
amortizement	sub
	head	amortization
	or	amortisement
	syl	a:mor+tize+ment
	pron	<*1mc:tizm*nt>
	pos	n.
amortisement	sub
	head	amortization
	or	amortizement
	syl	a:mor+tise+ment
	pron	<*1mc:tizm*nt>
	pos	n.
amortize	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin admortiz*_are, from Old French amortir to reduce to the point of death, ultimately from Latin ad to+ mors death
amortise	alt
	head	amortize
	or	amortize
	syl	a:mor+tise
	pron	<*1mc:tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
amortize	1.
	or	amortise
	syl	a:mor+tize
	pron	<*1mc:tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to liquidate (a debt, mortgage, etc.) by instalment payments or by periodic transfers to a sinking fund.
amortize	2.
	or	amortise
	syl	a:mor+tize
	pron	<*1mc:tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write off (a wasting asset) by annual transfers to a sinking fund.
amortize	3.
	or	amortise
	syl	a:mor+tize
	pron	<*1mc:tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Property law. formerly
	def	to transfer (lands, etc.) in mortmain.
amortizable	sub
	head	amortize
	or	amortisable
	syl	a:1mor+tiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
amortisable	sub
	head	amortize
	or	amortizable
	syl	a:1mor+tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Amos	1.
	syl	A:mos
	pron	<1Amos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century #7b.c.
Amos	2.
	syl	A:mos
	pron	<1Amos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles.
amount	ety	C13: from Old French amonter to go up, from amont upwards, from a to +mont mountain (from Latin m*_ons) 
amount	1.
	syl	a:mount
	pron	<*1maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	extent; quantity; supply.
amount	2.
	syl	a:mount
	pron	<*1maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the total of two or more quantities; sum.
amount	3.
	syl	a:mount
	pron	<*1maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the full value, effect, or significance of something.
amount	4.
	syl	a:mount
	pron	<*1maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a principal sum plus the interest on it, as in a loan.
amount	5.
	syl	a:mount
	pron	<*1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to be equal or add up in effect, meaning, or quantity.
amour	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin amor love
amour	0.
	syl	a:mour
	pron	<*1mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a love affair, esp. a secret or illicit one.
amour-propre	0.
	syl	a:mour-pro:pre
	pron	French. <amu:r1prcpr>
	pos	n.
	def	self-respect.
amowt	0.
	syl	a:mowt
	pron	<*1maut>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {amaut}.
Amoy	1.
	syl	A:moy
	pron	<*1mci>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE China, in Fukien province on {Amoy Island}, at the mouth of the Chiu-lung River opposite Taiwan: one of the first treaty ports opened to European trade (1842). Pop.: 224300 (1953). Modern Chinese name: {Hsia-men}.
Amoy	2.
	syl	A:moy
	pron	<*1mci>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Chinese spoken in Amoy, Taiwan, and elsewhere: a Min dialect.
amp	1.
	syl	amp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	amperage.
amp	2.
	syl	amp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ampere.
AMP	0.
	syl	AMP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	adenosine monophosphate.
ampelopsis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek ampelos grapevine
ampelopsis	0.
	syl	am+pe+lop+sis
	pron	<2@mpi1lopsis>
	pos	n.
	def	any woody vine of the vitaceous genus of tropical and subtropical Asia and America.
amperage	0.
	syl	am+per+age
	pron	<1@mp*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the strength of an electric current measured in amperes, esp. the rated current of an electrical component or device.
ampere	ety	C19: named after A. M. A#7mp*`ere 
ampere	1.
	syl	am+pere
	pron	<1@mpe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of electric current; the constant current that, when maintained in two parallel conductors of infinite length and negligible cross section placed 1 metre apart in a vacuum, produces a force of 2#M10%#-%7 newton per metre between them. 1 ampere is equivalent to 1 coulomb per second.
ampere	2.
	syl	am+pere
	pron	<1@mpe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former unit of electric current ({international ampere}) ; the current that, when passed through a solution of silver nitrate, deposits silver at the rate of 0.001118 gram per second. 1 international ampere equals 0.999835 ampere.
ampere	xref
	syl	am+pere
	pron	<1@mpe*>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {amp}. Symbol: A
Andr'e Marie	infl
	head	Ampere
	syl	An:dr*'e Ma:rie
	pron	<*~a1drA> <ma1ri>
	pos	n.
Ampere	0.
	syl	Am:p*`ere
	pron	<1@mpe*>, French <*~a1pe:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1775-1836, French physicist and mathematician, who made major discoveries in the fields of magnetism and electricity.
ampere-hour	0.
	syl	am:pere-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a practical unit of quantity of electricity; the quantity that flows in one hour through a conductor carrying a current of one ampere. 1 ampere-hour is equivalent to 3600 coulombs.
ampere-turn	0.
	syl	am:pere-turn
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of magnetomotive force; the magnetomotive force produced by a current of 1 ampere passing through one complete turn of a coil. 1 ampere-turn is equivalent to 4#Gr/10 or 1.257 gilberts.
ampersand	ety	C19: shortened from and per se and, that is, the symbol ?&#800033 by itself (represents) and 
ampersand	0.
	syl	am+per+sand
	pron	<1@mp*2s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the character (?&#800031) , meaning
amphetamine	ety	C20: from #7a (#7lpha) #7+m (#7ethyl) #7+ph (#7enyl) #7+et (#7hyl) #7+amine 
amphetamine	0.
	syl	am+phet:a+mine
	pron	<@m1fet*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic colourless volatile liquid used medicinally, mainly for its stimulant action on the central nervous system, although it also stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. It can have unpleasant or dangerous side effects and drug dependence can occur; 1-phenyl-2-aminopropane. Formula: C\6H\5CH\2CH(NH\2)CH\3.
amphi-	ety	from Greek
amphi-	0.
	syl	am:phi-
	exam	1	prefix of nouns and adjectives.
amphi-	1.
	syl	am:phi-
	def	on both sides; at both ends; of both kinds.
	exam	1	amphipod;
	exam	2	amphitrichous;
	exam	3	amphibi?!ous.
amphi-	2.
	syl	am:phi-
	def	around.
	exam	1	amphibole.
amphiarthrosis	ety	C19: from #7amphi -#7+ Greek arthr*_osis articulation, from arthron a joint
amphiarthroses	infl
	head	amphiarthrosis
	syl	am+phi+ar+thro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphiarthrosis	0.
	syl	am+phi+ar+thro+sis
	pron	<2@mfia:1Tr*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a type of articulation permitting only slight movement, as between the vertebrae of the backbone.
amphiaster	ety	C19: from #7amphi -+New Latin aster; see #7aster 
amphiaster	0.
	syl	am+phi+as+ter
	pron	<1@mfi2@st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the structure that occurs in a cell undergoing mitosis, consisting of a spindle with an aster at each end.
amphibian	1.
	syl	am+phib+i:an
	pron	<@m1fibi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any cold-blooded vertebrates of the class typically living on land but breeding in water. Their aquatic larvae (tadpoles) undergo metamorphosis into the adult form. The class includes the newts and salamanders, frogs and toads, and caecilians.
amphibian	2.
	syl	am+phib+i:an
	pron	<@m1fibi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aircraft able to land and take off from both water and land.
amphibian	3.
	syl	am+phib+i:an
	pron	<@m1fibi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any vehicle able to travel on both water and land.
amphibian	4.
	syl	am+phib+i:an
	pron	<@m1fibi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {amphibious}.
amphibian	5.
	syl	am+phib+i:an
	pron	<@m1fibi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class
amphibiotic	0.
	syl	am+phi+bi+ot+ic
	pron	<2@mfibI1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an aquatic larval form and a terrestrial adult form, as amphibians.
amphibious	ety	C17: from Greek amphibios, literally: having a double life, from #7amphi -#7+ bios life
amphibious	1.
	syl	am+phib:i+ous
	pron	<@m1fibi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to live both on land and in the water, as frogs, toads, etc.
amphibious	2.
	syl	am+phib:i+ous
	pron	<@m1fibi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed for operation on or from both water and land.
amphibious	3.
	syl	am+phib:i+ous
	pron	<@m1fibi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to military forces and equipment organized for operations launched from the sea against an enemy shore.
amphibious	4.
	syl	am+phib:i+ous
	pron	<@m1fibi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a dual or mixed nature.
amphibiously	sub
	head	amphibious
	syl	am+1phib:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
amphibiousness	sub
	head	amphibious
	syl	am+1phib:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
amphiblastula	0.
	syl	am+phi+blas+tu+la
	pron	<2@mfi1bl@stjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the free-swimming larva of certain sponges, which consists of a hollow spherical mass of cells some of which have flagella.
amphibole	ety	C17: from French, from Greek amphibolos uncertain; so called from the large number of varieties in the group
amphibole	0.
	syl	am+phi+bole
	pron	<1@mfi2b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of minerals consisting of the silicates of calcium, iron, magnesium, sodium, and aluminium, usually in the form of long slender dark-coloured crystals. Members of the group, including hornblende, actinolite, and tremolite, are common constituents of igneous rocks.
amphibolite	0.
	syl	am+phib:o+lite
	pron	<@m1fib*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a metamorphic rock consisting mainly of amphibole and plagioclase.
amphibology	ety	C14: from Late Latin amphibologia, ultimately from Greek amphibolos ambiguous; see #7amphibole, -#7logy 
amphiboly	alt
	head	amphibology
	or	amphibology
	syl	am+phib:o+ly
	pron	<@m1fib*li>
	pos	n.
amphibologies	infl
	head	amphibology
	or	amphibolies
	syl	am+phi+bol+o:gies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphibolies	infl
	head	amphibology
	or	amphibologies
	syl	am+phi+bolies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphibology	0.
	or	amphiboly
	syl	am+phi+bol+o:gy
	pron	<2@mfi1bol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	ambiguity of expression, esp. when due to a grammatical construction, as in
amphibolic	sub
	head	amphibology
	or	amphibolous
	syl	am+phi+1bol+ic
	pron	<@m1fib*l*s>
	pos	adj.
amphibolous	sub
	head	amphibology
	or	amphibolic
	syl	am+phib:o+lous
	pron	<@m1fib*l*s>
	pos	adj.
amphibological	sub
	head	amphibology
	syl	am+phib:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<@m2fib*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
amphibologically	sub
	head	amphibology
	syl	am+2phib:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
amphibrach	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek amphibrakhus, literally: both ends being short, from #7amphi -#7+ brakhus short
amphibrach	0.
	syl	am+phi+brach
	pron	<1@mfi2br@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot consist?!ing of a long syllable between two short syllables (*u *_ *u ). Compare {cretic}.
amphibrachic	sub
	head	amphibrach
	syl	am+phi+1brach+ic
	pos	adj.
amphichromatic	alt
	head	amphichroic
	or	amphichroic
	syl	am+phi+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@mfikr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
amphichroic	0.
	or	amphichromatic
	syl	am+phi+chro+ic
	pron	<2@mfi1kr*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing two colours, one on reacting with an acid, the other on reacting with a base.
amphicoelous	ety	C19: from #7amphi -#7+ Greek koilos hollow
amphicoelous	0.
	syl	am+phi+coe+lous
	pron	<2@mfi1sEl*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the vertebrae of most fishes and some amphibians
	def	concave at the anterior and posterior ends.
amphictyon	ety	C16: back formation from amphictyons, from Greek amphiktiones neighbours, from #7amphi -#7+ ktizein to found
amphictyon	0.
	syl	am+phic+ty+on
	pron	<@m1fikti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a delegate to an amphictyonic council.
amphictyonies	infl
	head	amphictyony
	syl	am+phic+ty:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphictyony	0.
	syl	am+phic+ty:o+ny
	pron	<@m1fikti*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a religious association of states for the maintenance of temples and the cults connected with them.
amphictyonic	sub
	head	amphictyony
	syl	am+phic+ty+on+ic
	pron	<@m2fikti1onik>
	pos	adj.
amphidiploid	0.
	syl	am+phi+dip+loid
	pron	<2@mfi1diplcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a hybrid plant in which the chromosome number is the sum of the chromosome numbers of both parental species.
amphigory	ety	C19: from French amphigouri, of unknown origin
amphigouri	alt
	head	amphigory
	or	amphigory
	syl	am+phi+gou+ri
	pron	<1@mfi2gu*ri>
	pos	n.
amphigories	infl
	head	amphigory
	or	amphigoris
	syl	am+phi+go+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphigoris	infl
	head	amphigory
	or	amphigories
	syl	am+phi+go+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphigory	0.
	or	amphigouri
	syl	am+phi+go+ry
	pron	<1@mfig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of nonsensical writing in verse or, less commonly, prose.
amphigoric	sub
	head	amphigory
	syl	am+phi+gor+ic
	pron	<2@mfi1gorik>
	pos	adj.
amphimacer	ety	C16: from Latin amphimacrus, from Greek amphimakros both ends being long, from #7amphi -#7+ makros long
amphimacer	0.
	syl	am+phim:a+cer
	pron	<@m1fim*s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another word for {cretic}.
amphimixis	ety	C19: from #7amphi -#7+ Greek mixis a blending, from mignunai to mingle &- am+phi+mic+tic (@!@amf$I#!m$Ikt$Ik) adj.
amphimixes	infl
	head	amphimixis
	syl	am+phi+mix:es
	pron	<-1miksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphimixis	0.
	syl	am+phi+mix+is
	pron	<2@mfi1miksis>
	pos	n.
	def	true sexual reproduction, esp. the fusion of gametes from two organisms. Compare {apomixis}.
amphioxus	ety	C19: from New Latin: both ends being sharp, from #7amphi -#7+ Greek oxus sharp
amphioxi	infl
	head	amphioxus
	or	amphioxuses
	syl	am+phi+ox:i
	pron	<-1oksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphioxuses	infl
	head	amphioxus
	or	amphioxi
	syl	am+phi+ox+us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphioxus	0.
	syl	am+phi+ox+us
	pron	<2@mfi1oks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {lancelet}.
amphipod	1.
	syl	am+phi+pod
	pron	<1@mfi2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine or freshwater crustacean of the order such as the sand hoppers, in which the body is laterally compressed: subclass
amphipod	2.
	syl	am+phi+pod
	pron	<1@mfi2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
amphiprostyle	0.
	syl	am+phip+ro+style
	pron	<@m1fipr*2stIl>, <2@mfi1pr*ustIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a classical temple
	def	having a set of columns at both ends but not at the sides.
amphiprostylar	sub
	head	amphiprostyle
	syl	am+2phip+ro+1sty+lar
	pos	adj.
amphiprotic	0.
	syl	am+phi+pro+tic
	pron	<2@mfi1pr*utik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {amphoteric}.
amphisbaena	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek amphisbaina, from amphis both ways+ bainein to go
amphisbaenae	infl
	head	amphisbaena
	or	amphisbaenas
	syl	am+phis+bae+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphisbaenas	infl
	head	amphisbaena
	or	amphisbaenae
	syl	am+phis+bae+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphisbaena	1.
	syl	am+phis+bae+na
	pron	<2@mfis1bEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any worm lizard of the genus
amphisbaena	2.
	syl	am+phis+bae+na
	pron	<2@mfis1bEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a poisonous serpent having a head at each end and able to move forwards or backwards.
amphisbaenic	sub
	head	amphisbaena
	syl	am+phis+1bae+nic
	pos	adj.
amphistylar	0.
	syl	am+phi+sty+lar
	pron	<2@mfi1stIl*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a classical temple
	def	having a set of columns at both ends or at both sides.
amphitheater	alt
	head	amphitheatre
	or	amphitheatre
	syl	am+phi+the:a+ter
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
amphitheatre	1.
	or	amphitheater
	syl	am+phi+the:a+tre
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, usually circular or oval, in which tiers of seats rise from a central open arena, as in those of ancient Rome.
amphitheatre	2.
	or	amphitheater
	syl	am+phi+the:a+tre
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where contests are held; arena.
amphitheatre	3.
	or	amphitheater
	syl	am+phi+the:a+tre
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any level circular area of ground surrounded by higher ground.
amphitheatre	4.a.
	or	amphitheater
	syl	am+phi+the:a+tre
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the first tier of seats in the gallery of a theatre.
amphitheatre	4.b.
	or	amphitheater
	syl	am+phi+the:a+tre
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similarly designated seating area in a theatre.
amphitheatre	5.
	or	amphitheater
	syl	am+phi+the:a+tre
	pron	<1@mfi2Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lecture room in which seats are tiered away from a central area.
amphitheatric	sub
	head	amphitheatre
	or	amphitheatrical
	syl	am+phi+the:at+ric
	pron	<2@mfiTi1@trik>
	pos	adj.
amphitheatrical	sub
	head	amphitheatre
	or	amphitheatric
	syl	am+phi+the:1at+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
amphitheatrically	sub
	head	amphitheatre
	syl	am+phi+the:1at+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
amphithecium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7amphi -#7+ Greek th*_ekion a little case, from th*_ek*_e case
amphithecia	infl
	head	amphithecium
	syl	am+phi+the:ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphithecium	0.
	syl	am+phi+the:ci:um
	pron	<2@mfi1TEsi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of cells of the embryo of mosses and liverworts that develops into the outer parts of the spore-bearing capsule.
amphitricha	ety	C20: from #7amphi -#7+ -tricha, from Greek thrix hair
amphitricha	0.
	syl	am+phit+ri+cha
	pron	<@m1fitrik*>
	pos	n.
	def	bacteria that have flagella at both ends.
amphitrichous	sub
	head	amphitricha
	syl	am+1phit+ri+chous
	pos	adj.
Amphitrite	0.
	syl	Am:phi:tri:te
	pron	<2@mfi1trIti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sea goddess, wife of Poseidon and mother of Triton.
amphitropous	0.
	syl	am+phit+ro+pous
	pron	<@m1fitr*p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant ovule
	def	partially inverted so that the base and the micropyle at the apex are the same distance from the funicle.
Amphitryon	0.
	syl	Am:phit:ry:on
	pron	<@m1fitri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the grandson of Perseus and husband of Alcmene.
amphora	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek amphoreus, from #7amphi -#7+ phoreus bearer, from pherein to bear
amphorae	infl
	head	amphora
	or	amphoras
	syl	am+pho+rae
	pron	<-f*2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphoras	infl
	head	amphora
	or	amphorae
	syl	am+pho+ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amphora	0.
	syl	am+pho+ra
	pron	<1@mf*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek or Roman two-handled narrow-necked jar for oil, wine, etc.
amphoteric	ety	C19: from Greek amphoteros each of two (from amph*_o both)+-#7ic 
amphoteric	0.
	syl	am+pho+ter+ic
	pron	<2@mf*1terik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	able to function as either a base or an acid. Also: {amphiprotic}.
ample	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin amplus spacious
ample	1.
	syl	am+ple
	pron	<1@mpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	more than sufficient; abundant.
	exam	1	an ample helping.
ample	2.
	syl	am+ple
	pron	<1@mpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	large in size, extent, or amount.
	exam	1	of ample proportions.
ampleness	sub
	head	ample
	syl	am+ple+ness
	pos	n.
amplexicaul	ety	C18: from New Latin amplexicaulis, from Latin amplect*_i to embrace+ caulis stalk
amplexicaul	0.
	syl	am+plex:i+caul
	pron	<@m1pleksi2kc:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some sessile leaves, stipules, etc.
	def	having an enlarged base that encircles the stem.
amplification	1.
	syl	am+pli+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2@mplifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or result of amplifying.
amplification	2.
	syl	am+pli+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2@mplifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	material added to a statement, story, etc., in order to expand or clarify it.
amplification	3.
	syl	am+pli+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2@mplifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement, story, etc., with such additional material.
amplification	4.a.
	syl	am+pli+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2@mplifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the increase in strength of an electrical signal or sound by means of an amplifier.
	4.b.
	head	amplification
	syl	{
	def	another word for {gain%1} (sense 13)}.
amplifier	1.
	syl	am+pli+fi+er
	pron	<1@mpli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device used to increase the strength of the current or voltage signal fed into it.
amplifier	2.
	syl	am+pli+fi+er
	pron	<1@mpli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a device used for the amplification of sound in a radio, record player, etc.
amplifier	3.
	syl	am+pli+fi+er
	pron	<1@mpli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	an additional lens for altering the focal length of a camera lens.
amplifier	4.
	syl	am+pli+fi+er
	pron	<1@mpli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that amplifies.
amplify	ety	C15: from Old French amplifier, ultimately from Latin amplific*_are to enlarge, from amplus spacious+ facere to make
amplifies	infl
	head	amplify
	syl	am+pli+fies
	pos	vb.
amplifying	infl
	head	amplify
	syl	am+pli+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
amplified	infl
	head	amplify
	syl	am+pli+fied.
	pos	vb.
amplify	1.
	syl	am+pli+fy
	pron	<1@mpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase in size, extent, effect, etc., as by the addition of extra material; augment; enlarge; expand.
amplify	2.
	syl	am+pli+fy
	pron	<1@mpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to produce amplification of (electrical signals, sound, etc.); increase the amplitude of (signals, etc.).
amplify	3.
	syl	am+pli+fy
	pron	<1@mpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to exaggerate.
amplify	4.
	syl	am+pli+fy
	pron	<1@mpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expand or enlarge a speech, narrative, etc.
amplifiable	sub
	head	amplify
	syl	am+pli+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
amplitude	ety	C16: from Latin amplit*_ud*_o breadth, from amplus spacious
amplitude	1.
	syl	am+pli+tude
	pron	<1@mpli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	greatness of extent; magnitude.
amplitude	2.
	syl	am+pli+tude
	pron	<1@mpli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	abundance or copiousness.
amplitude	3.
	syl	am+pli+tude
	pron	<1@mpli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	breadth or scope, as of the mind.
amplitude	4.
	syl	am+pli+tude
	pron	<1@mpli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum displacement from the zero or mean position of a periodic motion or curve.
amplitude	5.
	syl	am+pli+tude
	pron	<1@mpli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angular distance along the horizon measured from true east or west to the point of intersection of the vertical circle passing through a celestial body.
amplitude	6.
	syl	am+pli+tude
	pron	<1@mpli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {argument}. (of a complex number) the angle that the vector representing the complex number makes with the positive horizontal axis.
amplitude modulation	1.
	syl	am+pli+tude mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	one of the principal methods of transmitting audio, visual, or other types of information using radio waves, the relevant signal being superimposed onto a radio-frequency carrier wave. The frequency of the carrier wave remains unchanged but its amplitude is varied in accord?!ance with the amplitude of the input signal. Abbrev.: {AM, am}. Compare {frequency modulation}.
amplitude modulation	2.
	syl	am+pli+tude mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a wave that has undergone this process.
amply	0.
	syl	am+ply
	pron	<1@mpli>
	pos	adv.
	def	more than sufficiently; fully; generously.
	exam	1	he was amply rewarded.
ampule	alt
	head	ampoule
	or	ampoule
	syl	am+pule
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
ampoule	0.
	or	ampule
	syl	am+poule
	pron	<1@mpu:l>, <-pju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a small glass vessel in which liquids for injection are hermetically sealed.
ampulla	ety	C16: from Latin, diminutive of #7amphora  &- am+pul+la+ceous (@!@amp$u#!le$I#s$$s) or @!am+pul+#!la+ceal adj. &- am+pul+lar (@am#!p$ul$$) or am+pul+lar@.y (@am?!#!p$ul$$r$I) adj.
ampullae	infl
	head	ampulla
	syl	am+pul+lae
	pron	<-1pulE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ampulla	1.
	syl	am+pul+la
	pron	<@m1pul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the dilated end part of certain ducts or canals, such as the end of a uterine tube.
ampulla	2.a.
	syl	am+pul+la
	pron	<@m1pul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel for containing the wine and water used at the Eucharist.
ampulla	2.b.
	syl	am+pul+la
	pron	<@m1pul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flask for containing consecrated oil.
ampulla	3.
	syl	am+pul+la
	pron	<@m1pul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman two-handled bottle for oil, wine, or perfume.
amputate	ety	C17: from Latin amput*_are, from am- around+ put*_are to trim, prune
amputate	0.
	syl	am+pu+tate
	pron	<1@mpju2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to remove (all or part of a limb, esp. an arm or leg).
amputation	sub
	head	amputate
	syl	am+pu+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
amputee	0.
	syl	am+pu+tee
	pron	<2@mpju1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has had a limb amputated.
Amravati	0.
	syl	Am+ra+va+ti
	pron	<@m1ra:v*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central India, in NE Maharashtra: cotton centre. Pop.: 193636 (1971). Former name: {Am+rao+ti} (#!@am@!r$a$:$$t$I, #!^m-).
amrita	ety	from Sanskrit amrta immortal, from a- without+ mrta death
amreeta	alt
	head	amrita
	or	amrita
	syl	am+ree+ta
	pron	<@m1rEt*>
	pos	n.
amrita	1.
	or	amreeta
	syl	am+ri+ta
	pron	<@m1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hindu myth.
	def	the ambrosia of the gods that bestows immortality.
amrita	2.
	or	amreeta
	syl	am+ri+ta
	pron	<@m1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hindu myth.
	def	the immortality it confers.
Amritsar	0.
	syl	Am+rit+sar
	pron	<@m1rits*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in India, in NW Punjab: centre of the Sikh religion; site of a massacre in 1919 of unarmed supporters of Indian self-government by British troops. Pop.: 407628 (1971).
Amsterdam	0.
	syl	Am+ster+dam
	pron	<2@mst*1d@m>, Dutch <2amst*r1dam>
	pos	n.
	def	the commercial capital of the Netherlands, a major industrial centre and port on the IJsselmeer, connected with the North Sea by canal: built on about 100 islands within a network of canals. Pop.: 764 382 (1974 est.).
amt	0.
	syl	amt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	amount.
amu	0.
	syl	amu
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	atomic mass unit.
amuck	ety	C17: from Malay amoq furious assault
amok	alt
	head	amuck
	or	amuck
	syl	a:mok
	pos	n.
amuck	1.
	or	amok
	syl	a:muck
	pron	<*1m^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of murderous frenzy, originally observed among Malays.
run amuck	2.
	head	amuck
	syl	run amuck.
	def	to run about with or as if with a frenzied desire to kill.
Amu Darya	0.
	syl	A:mu Dar+ya
	pron	Russian <a1mu> <dar1ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Asia, rising in the Pamirs and flowing northwest through the Hindu Kush and across Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to its delta in the Aral Sea: forms much of the boundary between Afghani?!stan and the Soviet Union. Length: 2400 km (1500 miles). Ancient name: {Oxus}.
amulet	ety	C17: from Latin amul*_etum, of unknown origin
amulet	0.
	syl	am:u+let
	pron	<1@mjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	a trinket or piece of jewellery worn as a protection against evil; charm.
Amun	0.
	syl	A:m*_un
	pron	<1a:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Egyptian myth.
	def	a variant spelling of {Amen}.
Roald	infl
	head	Amundsen
	syl	Ro:ald
	pron	<1rcald>
	pos	n.
Amundsen	0.
	syl	A:mund:sen
	pron	Norwegian <1a:muns*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1928, Norwegian explorer and navigator, who was the first man to reach the South Pole (1911).
Amundsen Sea	0.
	syl	A:mund:sen Sea
	pron	<1a:munds*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the South Pacific Ocean, in Antarctica off Byrd Land.
Amur	0.
	syl	A:mur
	pron	<*1mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Asia, rising in N Mongolia as the Argun and flowing southeast, then northeast to the Sea of Okhotsk: forms the boundary between Manchuria and the Soviet Union. Length: about 4350 km (2700 miles).
amuse	ety	C15: from Old French amuser to cause to be idle, from muser to #7muse 
amuse	1.
	syl	a:muse
	pron	<*1mju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep pleasantly occupied; entertain; divert.
amuse	2.
	syl	a:muse
	pron	<*1mju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to laugh or smile.
amusement	1.
	syl	a:muse+ment
	pron	<*1mju:zm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that amuses, such as a game or other pastime.
amusement	2.
	syl	a:muse+ment
	pron	<*1mju:zm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device used for entertainment, as at a fair.
amusement	3.
	syl	a:muse+ment
	pron	<*1mju:zm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of amusing or the state or quality of being amused.
amusement arcade	0.
	syl	a:muse+ment ar+cade
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a covered area having coin-operated game machines.
amusement park	0.
	syl	a:muse+ment park
	pos	n.
	def	an open-air entertainment area consist?!ing of stalls, side shows, etc.
amusing	0.
	syl	a:mus+ing
	pron	<*1mju:ziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	mildly entertaining; pleasantly diverting; causing a smile or laugh.
amusingly	sub
	head	amusing
	syl	a:1mus+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
amygdala	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin: #7almond 
amygdalae	infl
	head	amygdala
	syl	a:myg+da+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
amygdala	0.
	syl	a:myg+da+la
	pron	<*1migd*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an almond-shaped part, such as a tonsil.
amygdalate	0.
	syl	a:myg+da+late
	pron	<*1migd*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, having, or bearing almonds.
amygdale	ety	C19: from Greek: #7almond 
amygdale	0.
	syl	a:myg+dale
	pron	<*1migdAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an oval vesicle in a volcanic rock, formed from a bubble of escaping gas, that has become filled with a light-coloured mineral, such as quartz. Also called: {amygdule}.
amygdalin	0.
	syl	a:myg+da+lin
	pron	<*1migd*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble bitter-tasting crystalline glycoside extracted from bitter almonds and used as an expectorant. Formula: C\6H\5CHCNOC\1\2H\2\1O\1\0.
amygdaline	1.
	syl	a:myg+da+line
	pron	<*1migd*lin>, <-2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to a tonsil.
amygdaline	2.
	syl	a:myg+da+line
	pron	<*1migd*lin>, <-2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling almonds.
amygdaloid	1.
	syl	a:myg+da+loid
	pron	<*1migd*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic igneous rock containing amygdales.
amygdaloid	2.
	syl	a:myg+da+loid
	pron	<*1migd*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of an almond.
amygdaloid	3.
	syl	a:myg+da+loid
	pron	<*1migd*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common form of { {amygdaloidal} (sense 1)}.
amygdaloidal	1.
	syl	a:myg+da+loi+dal
	pron	<*2migd*1lcidL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a volcanic rock
	def	containing amygdales.
amygdaloidal	2.
	syl	a:myg+da+loi+dal
	pron	<*2migd*1lcidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common form of {amygdaloid} (sense 2).
amyl	ety	C19: from Latin: #7amylum 
amyl	0.
	syl	am:yl
	pron	<1@mil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; no longer in technical usage
	def	of, consisting of, or containing any of eight isomeric forms of the monovalent group C\5H\1\1-.
	exam	1	amyl group or radical.
amylaceous	0.
	syl	am:y+la+ceous
	pron	<2@mi1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling starch.
amyl acetate	0.
	syl	am:yl ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	another name (no longer in technical usage) for {pentyl acetate}.
amyl alcohol	0.
	syl	am:yl al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable liquid existing in eight isomeric forms that is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of organic compounds and pharmaceuticals. Formula: C\5H\1\1OH.
amylase	0.
	syl	am+yl+ase
	pron	<1@mi2lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several enzymes that hydrolyse starch and glycogen to simple sugars, such as glucose. They are present in saliva.
amylene	0.
	syl	am+yl+ene
	pron	<1@mi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (no longer in technical usage) for {pentene}.
amyl nitrite	0.
	syl	am:yl ni+trite
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish unstable volatile fragrant liquid used in medicine as a vasodilator and in perfumes. Formula: (CH\3)\2CHCH\2CH\2NO\2.
amylo-	ety	from Latin: #7amylum 
amyloid	1.
	syl	am:y+loid
	pron	<1@mi2lcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a complex protein resembling starch, deposited in tissues in some degenerative diseases.
amyloid	2.
	syl	am:y+loid
	pron	<1@mi2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance resembling starch.
amyloid	3.
	syl	am:y+loid
	pron	<1@mi2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	starch?!like.
amylolysis	0.
	syl	am:y+lol:y+sis
	pron	<2@mi1lolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of starch into sugar.
amylopectin	0.
	syl	am:y+lo+pec+tin
	pron	<2@mil*u1pektin>
	pos	n.
	def	the major component of starch (about 80 per cent), consisting of branched chains of glucose units. It is insoluble and gives a red-brown colour with iodine. Compare {amylose}.
amylopsin	ety	C19: from #7amylo (#7lysis) #7+ (#7pe) #7psin 
amylopsin	0.
	syl	am:y+lop+sin
	pron	<2@mi1lopsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme of the pancreatic juice that converts starch into sugar; pancreatic amylase.
amylose	0.
	syl	am+yl+ose
	pron	<1@mi2l*uz>, <-l*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the minor component (about 20 per cent) of starch, consisting of long unbranched chains of glucose units. It is soluble in water and gives an intense blue colour with iodine. Compare {amylopectin}.
amylum	ety	Latin, from Greek amulon fine meal, starch, from amulos not ground at the mill, from #7a -%1#7+ mul*_e mill
amylum	0.
	syl	am:y+lum
	pron	<1@mil*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {starch} (sense 1)}.
amyotonia	0.
	syl	a:my:o+to+ni:a
	pron	<2AmI*1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {myotonia}.
Amytal	0.
	syl	Am:y+tal
	pron	<1@mi2t@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a crystalline compound used as a sedative and hypnotic; amobarbital.
an	ety	Old English *_an #7one 
an	H1.0.
	syl	an
	pron	<@n>, <unstressed> <*n>, <unstressed> <*n>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	a form of {a%1}, used before an initial vowel and sometimes before an initial
an'	alt
	head	an
	or	an
	syl	an'
	pron	<@n>, <unstressed> <*n>, <unstressed> <*n>
	pos	conj.
an	H2.0.
	or	an'
	syl	an
	pron	<@n>, <unstressed> <*n>, <unstressed> <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	an obsolete word for {if}. See {and} (sense 9).
An	0.
	syl	An
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	actinon.
An	0.
	syl	An
	pron	<a:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Myth.
	def	the Sumerian sky god. Babylonian counterpart: {Anu}.
an	ety	Latin: in the year
an	0.
	syl	an.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	anno.
AN	0.
	syl	A.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Anglo-Norman.
an-	ety	from Greek
-an	ety	from Latin -*_anus, suffix of adjectives
-ean	infl
	head	-an
	or	-ian
	syl	-e:an
	pos	suffix.
-ian	infl
	head	-an
	or	-ean
	syl	-i:an
	pos	suffix.
-an	1.
	syl	-an
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives and nouns
	def	belonging to or relating to; a person belonging to or coming from.
	exam	1	European.
-an	2.
	syl	-an
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives and nouns
	def	typical of or resembling; a person typical of.
	exam	1	Elizabethan.
-an	3.
	syl	-an
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives and nouns
	def	adhering to or following; an adherent of.
	exam	1	Christian.
-an	4.
	syl	-an
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	a person who specializes or is expert in.
	exam	1	dietician;
	exam	2	phonetician.
ana	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek: of every one similarly
ana	H1.0.
	syl	a:na
	pron	<1An*>, <1a:n*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Pharmacol. of ingredients in a prescription
	def	in equal quantities. Abbrev.: {aa}.
ana	ety	C18: independent use of -#7ana 
ana	H2.1.
	syl	an:a
	pron	<1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of reminiscences, sketches, etc., of or about a person or place.
ana	H2.2.
	syl	an:a
	pron	<1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an item of or for such a collection.
ana-	ety	from Greek ana 
ana-	1.
	syl	an:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	up; upwards.
	exam	1	anadromous.
ana-	2.
	syl	an:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	again.
	exam	1	anagram.
ana-	3.
	syl	an:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	back; backwards.
	exam	1	anatropous.
-ana	ety	New Latin, from Latin -*_ana, literally: matters relating to, neuter plural of -*_anus; see -#7an 
-iana	alt
	head	-ana
	or	-ana
	syl	-i:a:na
-ana	0.
	or	-iana
	syl	-a:na
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	denoting a collection of items, esp. anecdotes or bibliographical items, on a certain individual or place.
	exam	1	Shakespeariana;
	exam	2	Americana.
anabaena	ety	New Latin, from Greek anabainein to shoot up, go up, from #7ana -#7+ bainein to go; so called because they rise to the surface at intervals
anabaenas	infl
	head	anabaena
	syl	an:a+bae+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anabaena	0.
	syl	an:a+bae+na
	pron	<2@n*1bEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater alga of the genus sometimes occurring in drinking water, giving it a fishy taste and smell.
anabantid	1.
	syl	an:a+ban+tid
	pron	<2@n*1b@ntid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various spiny-finned fishes constituting the family and including the fighting fish, climbing perch, and gourami. See also {labyrinth fish}.
anabantid	2.
	syl	an:a+ban+tid
	pron	<2@n*1b@ntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
Anabaptist	ety	C16: from Ecclesiastical Latin anabaptista, from anabapt*_iz*_are to baptize again, from Late Greek anabaptizein; see #7ana -, #7baptize 
Anabaptist	1.
	syl	An:a+bap+tist
	pron	<2@n*1b@ptist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various 16th-century Protestant movements that rejected infant baptism, insisted that adults be rebaptized, and sought to establish Christian communism.
Anabaptist	2.
	syl	An:a+bap+tist
	pron	<2@n*1b@ptist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a later Protestant sect holding the same doctrines, esp. with regard to baptism.
Anabaptist	3.
	syl	An:a+bap+tist
	pron	<2@n*1b@ptist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to these movements or sects or their doctrines.
Anabaptism	sub
	head	Anabaptist
	syl	An:a+1bap+tism
	pos	n.
anabas	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek anabainein to go up; see #7anabaena 
anabas	0.
	syl	an:a+bas
	pron	<1@n*2b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several labyrinth fishes of the genus esp. the climbing fish.
anabasis	ety	C18: from Greek: a going up, ascent, from anabainein to go up; see #7anabaena 
anabases	infl
	head	anabasis
	syl	a:nab:a+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anabasis	1.
	syl	a:nab:a+sis
	pron	<*1n@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the march of Cyrus the Younger and his Greek mercenaries from Sardis to Cunaxa in Babylonia in 401 #7b.c., described by Xenophon in his Compare {katabasis}.
anabasis	2.
	syl	a:nab:a+sis
	pron	<*1n@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any military expedition, esp. one from the coast to the interior.
anabatic	ety	C19: from Greek anabatikos relating to ascents, from anabainein to go up; see #7anabasis 
anabatic	0.
	syl	an:a+bat+ic
	pron	<2@n*1b@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Meteorol. of air currents
	def	rising upwards, esp. up slopes. Compare {katabatic}.
anabiosis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek, from anabioein to come back to life, from #7ana -#7+ bios life
anabiosis	0.
	syl	an:a+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2@n*bI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a return to life after apparent death; resuscitation.
anabiotic	sub
	head	anabiosis
	syl	an:a+bi+ot+ic
	pron	<2@n*bI1otik>
	pos	adj.
anableps	ety	New Latin, literally: one who looks up, from Greek, from anablepein to look up
anableps	infl
	syl	an:a+bleps.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anableps	0.
	syl	an:a+bleps
	pron	<1@n*2bleps>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cyprinodont fishes constituting the genus which includes the four-eyed fishes.
anabolic steroid	0.
	syl	an:a+bol+ic ster+oid
	pron	<2@n*1bolik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of synthetic steroid hormones (androgens) used to stimulate muscle and bone growth for athletic or therapeutic purposes.
anabolism	ety	C19: from #7ana -#7+ (#7meta) #7bolism 
anabolism	0.
	syl	a:nab:o+lism
	pron	<*1n@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metabolic process in which complex molecules are synthesized from simpler ones with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism. Compare {catabo?!lism}.
anabolic	sub
	head	anabolism
	syl	an:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2@n*?!1bolik>
	pos	adj.
anabolite	0.
	syl	a:nab:o+lite
	pron	<*1n@b*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of anabolism.
anabolitic	sub
	head	anabolite
	syl	a:nab:o+lit+ic
	pron	<*2n@b*1litik>
	pos	adj.
anabranch	ety	C19: from ana (stomosing) branch 
anabranch	0.
	syl	a:na+branch
	pron	<1a:n*2bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream that leaves a river and enters it again further downstream.
anacardiaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Anacardi*_aceae, from #7ana -#7+ Greek kardia heart; so called from the shape of the top of the fruit stem
anacardiaceous	0.
	syl	an:a+car+di:a+ceous
	pron	<2@n*2ka:di1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly tropical family of trees and shrubs many of which have edible drupes. The family includes the cashew, mango, pistachio, and sumach.
anachorism	ety	C19: from #7ana -#7+ kh*_oros place
anachorism	0.
	syl	a:nach:o+rism
	pron	<*1n@k*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a geographical misplacement; something located in an incongruous position. Compare {anachronism}.
anachronic	ety	C19: see #7anachronism  &- @!an@.a+#!chron@.i+cal+ly adv.
anachronical	alt
	head	anachronic
	or	anachronic
	syl	an:a+chron:i+cal
	pos	adj.
anachronic	0.
	or	anachronical
	syl	an:a+chron+ic
	pron	<2@n*1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of chronological order or out of date.
anachronism	ety	C17: from Latin ana?!chronismus, from Greek anakhronismos a mistake in chronology, from anakhronizein to err in a time reference, from #7ana -#7+ khronos time
anachronism	1.
	syl	a:nach+ro+nism
	pron	<*1n@kr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of an event, person, or thing in a historical context in which it could not have occurred or existed.
anachronism	2.
	syl	a:nach+ro+nism
	pron	<*1n@kr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that belongs or seems to belong to another time.
anachronistic	sub
	head	anachronism
	syl	a:2nach+ro+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
anachronistically	sub
	head	anachronism
	syl	a:2nach+ro+1nis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anaclinal	ety	C19: see #7ana -#7, -#7cline 
anaclinal	0.
	syl	an:a+cli+nal
	pron	<2@n*1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of valleys and similar formations
	def	progressing in a direction opposite to the dip of the surrounding rock strata.
anaclitic	ety	C20: from Greek anaklitos for leaning upon; see #7ana -#7, -#7cline 
anaclitic	0.
	syl	an:a+clit+ic
	pron	<2@n*1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	of or relating to relationships that are characterized by the strong dependence of one person on others or another.
anaclisis	sub
	head	anaclitic
	syl	an:a+cli+sis
	pron	<2@n*1klI?!sis>
	pos	n.
anacoluthia	0.
	syl	an:a+co+lu+thi:a
	pron	<2@n*k*1lu:Ti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	lack of grammatical sequence, esp. within a single sentence.
anacoluthic	sub
	head	anacoluthia
	syl	an:a+co+1lu+thic
	pos	adj.
anacoluthon	ety	C18: from Late Latin, from Greek anakolouthon, from anakolouthos not consistent, from #7an -#7+ akolouthos following
anacolutha	infl
	head	anacoluthon
	syl	an:a+co+lu+tha
	pron	<-T*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anacoluthon	0.
	syl	an:a+co+lu+thon
	pron	<2@n*k*1lu:Ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a construction that involves the change from one grammatical sequence to another within a single sentence; an example of anacoluthia.
anaconda	ety	C18: probably changed from Sinhalese henakanday*_a whip snake, from hena lightning+ kanda stem; originally referring to a snake of Sri Lanka
anaconda	0.
	syl	an:a+con+da
	pron	<2@n*1kond*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large nonvenomous arboreal and semiaquatic snake, of tropical South America, which kills its prey by constriction: family (boas).
anacoustic	0.
	syl	an:a+cous+tic
	pron	<2@n*1ku:stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to support the propagation of sound; soundless.
Anacreon	0.
	syl	A:nac:re:on
	pron	<*1n@kri2on>, <-*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??572-??488 #7b.c., Greek lyric poet, noted for his short songs celebrating love and wine.
Anacreontic	1.
	syl	A:nac+re:on+tic
	pron	<*2n@kri1ontik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	in the manner of Anacreon.
Anacreontic	2.
	syl	A:nac+re:on+tic
	pron	<*2n@kri1ontik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; of verse
	def	in praise of love or wine; amatory or convivial.
Anacreontic	3.
	syl	A:nac+re:on+tic
	pron	<*2n@kri1ontik>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an Anacreontic poem.
Anacreontically	sub
	head	Anacreontic
	syl	A:2nac+re:1on+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anacrusis	ety	C19: from Greek anakrousis prelude, from anakrouein to strike up, from #7ana -#7+ krouein to strike
anacruses	infl
	head	anacrusis
	syl	an:a+cru+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anacrusis	1.
	syl	an:a+cru+sis
	pron	<2@n*1kru:sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	one or more unstressed syllables at the beginning of a line of verse.
anacrusis	2.a.
	syl	an:a+cru+sis
	pron	<2@n*1kru:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstressed note or group of notes immediately preceding the strong first beat of the first bar.
anacrusis	2.b.
	syl	an:a+cru+sis
	pron	<2@n*1kru:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {upbeat}.
anacrustic	sub
	head	anacrusis
	syl	an:a+crus+tic
	pron	<2@n*1kr^stik>
	pos	adj.
anadem	ety	C17: from Latin anad*_ema wreath, from Greek anad*_ema, from anadein to wreathe, from #7ana -#7+ dein to bind
anadem	0.
	syl	an:a+dem
	pron	<1@n*2dem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a garland for the head.
anadiplosis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: repetition, from anadiploun to double back, from #7ana -+ diploun to double
anadiplosis	0.
	syl	an:a+di+plo+sis
	pron	<2@n*di1pl*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	repetition of the words or phrase at the end of one sentence, line, or clause at the beginning of the next.
anadromous	ety	C18: from Greek anadromos running upwards, from #7ana -#7+ dromos a running
anadromous	0.
	syl	a:nad+ro+mous
	pron	<*1n@dr*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fishes such as the salmon
	def	migrating up rivers from the sea in order to breed. Compare {catadromous}.
Anadyr	1.
	syl	A:na+dyr
	pron	Russian <a1nadirj>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the Soviet Union, in NE Siberia at the mouth of the Anadyr River. Pop.: 7703 (1970).
Anadyr	2.
	syl	A:na+dyr
	pron	Russian <a1nadirj>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in the Soviet Union, in NE Siberia, rising over 1500 m (5000 ft.).
Anadyr	3.
	syl	A:na+dyr
	pron	Russian <a1nadirj>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the Soviet Union, rising in mountains on the Arctic Circle, south of the Anadyr Range, and flowing east to the Gulf of Anadyr. Length: 725 km (450 miles).
Gulf of	4.
	head	Anadyr
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Bering Sea, off the coast of the NE Soviet Union.
anaemia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek anaimia lack of blood, from #7an -#7+haima blood
anemia	alt
	head	anaemia
	or	anaemia
	syl	a:ne:mi:a
	pron	<*1nEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anaemia	1.
	or	anemia
	syl	a:nae:mi:a
	pron	<*1nEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deficiency in the number of red blood cells or in their haemoglobin content, resulting in pallor, shortness of breath, and lack of energy.
anaemia	2.
	or	anemia
	syl	a:nae:mi:a
	pron	<*1nEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of vitality or vigour.
anaemia	3.
	or	anemia
	syl	a:nae:mi:a
	pron	<*1nEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pallid complexion.
anemic	alt
	head	anaemic
	or	anaemic
	syl	a:ne:mic
	pron	<*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
anaemic	1.
	or	anemic
	syl	a:nae:mic
	pron	<*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suffering from anaemia.
anaemic	2.
	or	anemic
	syl	a:nae:mic
	pron	<*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	pale and sickly looking; lacking vitality.
anaerobium	alt
	head	anaerobe
	or	anaerobe
	syl	an+aer:o+bi:um
	pron	<2@ne*1r*ubi*m>
	pos	n.
anaerobes	infl
	head	anaerobe
	or	anaerobia
	syl	an+aer+obes
	pron	<-1*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anaerobia	infl
	head	anaerobe
	or	anaerobes
	syl	an+aer+o+bi:a
	pron	<-1*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anaerobe	0.
	or	anaerobium
	syl	an+aer+obe
	pron	<@n1e*r*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism that does not require free oxygen or air for respiration. Compare {aerobe}.
anaerobic	1.
	syl	an+aer:o+bic
	pron	<2@ne*1r*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organism or process
	def	requiring the absence of or not dependent on the presence of free oxygen or air.
anaerobic	2.
	syl	an+aer:o+bic
	pron	<2@ne*1r*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to anaerobes.
anaerobic	xref
	syl	an+aer:o+bic
	pron	<2@ne*1r*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {aerobic}.
anaerobically	sub
	head	anaerobic
	syl	an+aer:1o+bi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anaesthesia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek anaisth*_esia absence of sensation, from #7an -#7+ aisth*_esis feeling
anesthesia	alt
	head	anaesthesia
	or	anaesthesia
	syl	an+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2@nis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anaesthesia	1.
	or	anesthesia
	syl	an+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2@nis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	local or general loss of bodily sensation, esp. of touch, as the result of nerve damage or other abnormality.
anaesthesia	2.
	or	anesthesia
	syl	an+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2@nis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of sensation, esp. of pain, induced by drugs: called {general anaesthesia} when consciousness is lost and {local anaesthesia} when only a specific area of the body is involved.
anaesthesia	3.
	or	anesthesia
	syl	an+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2@nis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a general dullness or lack of feeling.
anesthesiology	alt
	head	anaesthesiology
	or	anaesthesiology
	syl	an+es+the+si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@nis?!2TEzi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anaesthesiology	0.
	or	anesthesiology
	syl	an+aes+the+si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@nis?!2TEzi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {anaesthetics}.
anesthetic	alt
	head	anaesthetic
	or	anaesthetic
	syl	an+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2@nis1Tetik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anaesthetic	1.
	or	anesthetic
	syl	an+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2@nis1Tetik>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that causes anaesthesia.
anaesthetic	2.
	or	anesthetic
	syl	an+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2@nis1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or characterized by anaesthesia.
anaesthetics	0.
	syl	an+aes+thet+ics
	pron	<2@nis1Tetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science, study, and practice of anaesthesia and its application. U.S. name: {anesthesiology}.
anaesthetist	1.
	syl	a:naes+the+tist
	pron	<*1nEsT*tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a qualified doctor specializing in the administration of anaesthetics. U.S. name: {anesthesiologist}.
anaesthetist	2.
	syl	a:naes+the+tist
	pron	<*1nEsT*tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person qualified to administer anaesthesia, often a nurse or someone other than a physician. Compare {anesthesiologist}.
anaesthetise	infl
	head	anaesthetize
	or	anesthetize
	syl	a:naes+the+tise
	pron	<*1nEsT*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
anesthetize	infl
	head	anaesthetize
	or	anaesthetise
	syl	a:nes+the+tize
	pron	<*1nEsT*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
anaesthetize	0.
	syl	a:naes+the+tize
	pron	<*1nEsT*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render insensible to pain by administering an anaesthetic.
anaesthetization	sub
	head	anaesthetize
	syl	a:2naes+the+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
anaesthetisation	sub
	head	anaesthetize
	or	anesthetization
	syl	a:2naes+the+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
anesthetization	sub
	head	anaesthetize
	or	anaesthetisation
	syl	a:2nes+the+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anaglyph	ety	C17: from Greek anagluph*_e carved in low relief, from #7ana -#7+ gluph*_e carving, from gluphein to carve &- @!an@.a+#!glyph+ic, @!an@.a+#!glyph@.i+cal or an@.a+glyp+tic (@!@an$$#!gl$Ipt$Ik), @!an@.a+#!glyp+ti+cal adj.
anaglyph	1.
	syl	an:a+glyph
	pron	<1@n*2glif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a stereoscopic picture consisting of two images of the same object, taken from slightly different angles, in two complementary colours, usually red and cyan (green-blue). When viewed through spectacles having one red and one cyan lens, the images merge to produce a stereoscopic sensation.
anaglyph	2.
	syl	an:a+glyph
	pron	<1@n*2glif>
	pos	n.
	def	anything cut to stand in low relief, such as a cameo.
anaglyphy	sub
	head	anaglyph
	syl	a:nag+ly+phy
	pron	<*1n@gl*fi>, <1@n*?!2glifi>
	pos	n.
anaglypta	ety	C19: originally a trademark, from Greek ana?!gluptos; see #7anaglyph 
anaglypta	0.
	syl	an:a+glyp+ta
	pron	<2@n*1glipt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of thick embossed wallpaper.
anagnorisis	ety	from Greek: recognition
anagnorises	infl
	head	anagnorisis
	syl	an+ag+nor:i+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anagnorisis	0.
	syl	an+ag+nor:i+sis
	pron	<2@n*g1norisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek tragedy
	def	the recognition or discovery by the protagonist of the identity of some character or the nature of his own predica?!ment, which leads to the resolution of the plot; denouement.
anagoge	ety	C18: via Late Latin from Greek anag*_og*_e a lifting up, from anagein, from #7ana -#7+ agein to lead
anagogy	alt
	head	anagoge
	or	anagoge
	syl	an:a+go+gy
	pron	<1@n*2goJi>
	pos	n.
anagoge	1.
	or	anagogy
	syl	an:a+go+ge
	pron	<1@n*2goJi>
	pos	n.
	def	allegorical or spiritual interpretation, esp. of sacred works such as the Bible.
anagoge	2.
	or	anagogy
	syl	an:a+go+ge
	pron	<1@n*2goJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	allegorical interpretation of the Old Testament as typifying or foreshadowing subjects in the New Testament.
anagogic	sub
	head	anagoge
	or	anagogical
	syl	an:a+gog+ic
	pron	<2@n*1goJik>
	pos	adj.
anagogical	sub
	head	anagoge
	or	anagogic
	syl	an:a+1gog:i+cal
	pos	adj.
anagogically	sub
	head	anagoge
	syl	an:a+1gog:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anagram	ety	C16: from New Latin anagramma, shortened from Greek anagramma?!tismos, from anagrammatizein to transpose letters, from #7ana -#7+ gramma a letter
anagram	0.
	syl	an:a+gram
	pron	<1@n*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase the letters of which can be rearranged into another word or phrase.
anagrammatic	sub
	head	anagram
	or	anagrammatical
	syl	an:a+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2@n*gr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
anagrammatical	sub
	head	anagram
	or	anagrammatic
	syl	an:a+gram+1mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
anagrammatically	sub
	head	anagram
	syl	an:a+gram+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anagrammatise	alt
	head	anagrammatize
	or	anagrammatize
	syl	an:a+gram+ma+tise
	pron	<2@n*1gr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
anagrammatize	0.
	or	anagrammatise
	syl	an:a+gram+ma+tize
	pron	<2@n*1gr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange into an anagram.
anagrammatism	sub
	head	anagrammatize
	syl	an:a+1gram+ma+2tism
	pos	n.
anagrammatist	sub
	head	anagrammatize
	syl	an:a+1gram+ma+tist
	pos	n.
Anaheim	0.
	syl	An:a+heim
	pron	<1@n*2hIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California: site of Disneyland. Pop.: 186842 (1973 est.).
anak kuching	ety	from Malay: small cat
anak kuching	0.
	syl	a:nak ku+ching
	pron	<1ana> <1ku:CiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the Malaysian name for the {chevrotain}.
anal	ety	C18: from New Latin *_an*_alis; see #7anus 
anal	1.
	syl	a:nal
	pron	<1AnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or near the anus.
anal	2.a.
	syl	a:nal
	pron	<1AnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a stage of psychosexual development during which the child's interest is concentrated on the anal region and excremental functions.
anal	2.b.
	syl	a:nal
	pron	<1AnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating personality traits in the adult, such as orderliness, meanness, stubbornness, etc., due to fixation at the anal stage of development. Compare { {oral} (sense 7)}.
anally	sub
	head	anal
	syl	a:nal+ly
	pos	adv.
anal	1.
	syl	anal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	analogous.
anal	2.
	syl	anal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	analogy.
anal	3.
	syl	anal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	analysis.
anal	4.
	syl	anal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	analytic.
anal canal	0.
	syl	a:nal ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal part of the rectum forming the passage to the anus.
analcite	ety	C19: from Greek analkimos@T weak@T (from@T #7an -#7+ alkimos@T strong,@T from@T alk*_e strength)+-#7ite %1
analcime	alt
	head	analcite
	or	analcite
	syl	a:nal+cime
	pron	<@1n@lsim>, <-sIm>, <-sEm>
	pos	n.
analcite	0.
	or	analcime
	syl	a:nal+cite
	pron	<@1n@lsIt> <1@nL2sIt>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, grey, or colourless zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated sodium aluminium silicate in cubic crystalline form. Formula: NaAlSi\2O\6.H\2O.
analects	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek analekta, from analegein to collect up, from legein to gather
analecta	alt
	head	analects
	or	analects
	syl	an:a+lec+ta
	pron	<2@n*1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
analects	0.
	or	analecta
	syl	an:a+lects
	pron	<1@n*2lekts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	selected literary passages from one or more works.
analectic	sub
	head	analects
	syl	an:a+1lec+tic
	pos	adj.
analemma	ety	C17: from Latin: sundial, pedestal of sundial, from Greek anal*_emma pedestal, from analambanein to support
analemmas	infl
	head	analemma
	or	analemmata
	syl	an:a+lem+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
analemmata	infl
	head	analemma
	or	analemmas
	syl	an:a+lem+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
analemma	0.
	syl	an:a+lem+ma
	pron	<2@n*1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated scale shaped like a figure eight that indicates the daily declination of the sun.
analemmatic	sub
	head	analemma
	syl	an:a+lem+mat+ic
	pron	<2@n*le1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
analeptic	ety	C17: from New Latin anal*_epticus, from Greek anal*_eptikos stimulat?!ing, from analambanein to take up; see #7analemma 
analeptic	1.
	syl	an:a+lep+tic
	pron	<2@n%@1leptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug, etc.
	def	restorative or invigorating.
analeptic	2.
	syl	an:a+lep+tic
	pron	<2@n%@1leptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a restorative remedy or drug.
anal fin	0.
	syl	a:nal fin
	pos	n.
	def	a median ventral unpaired fin, situated between the anus and the tail fin in fishes, that helps to maintain stable equilibrium.
analgesia	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek: insensibility, from #7an -#7+ alg*_esis sense of pain
analgia	alt
	head	analgesia
	or	analgesia
	syl	an+al+gi:a
	pron	<@n1@lJi*>
	pos	n.
analgesia	0.
	or	analgia
	syl	an+al+ge:si:a
	pron	<2@nL1JEzi*>, <-si*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to feel pain.
analgesic	1.
	syl	an+al:ge+sic
	pron	<2@nL1JEzik>, <-sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or causing analgesia.
analgesic	2.
	syl	an+al:ge+sic
	pron	<2@nL1JEzik>, <-sik>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that produces analgesia.
anal intercourse	0.
	syl	a:nal in:ter+course
	pos	n.
	def	a form of sexual intercourse in which the penis is inserted into the anus rather than the vagina.
analog computer	0.
	syl	an:a+log com+put+er
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical, electrical, or electronic computer that performs arithmetical operations by using some variable physical quantity, such as voltage, to represent numbers. It is used in monitoring systems, simulation processes, etc., but is less accurate than a digital computer.
analog-digital converter	0.
	syl	an:a:log-dig:it:al con+vert+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device converting the output of an analog computer into its digital representation so that it can be fed into a digital computing system. Abbrev.: {A.D.C}.
analogise	alt
	head	analogize
	or	analogize
	syl	a:nal:o+gise
	pron	<*1n@l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
analogize	1.
	or	analogise
	syl	a:nal:o+gize
	pron	<*1n@l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make use of analogy, as in argument; draw comparisons.
analogize	2.
	or	analogise
	syl	a:nal:o+gize
	pron	<*1n@l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make analogous or reveal analogy in.
analogous	ety	C17: from Latin analogus, from Greek analogos proportionate, from #7ana -#7+ logos speech, ratio
analogous	1.
	syl	a:nal:o+gous
	pron	<*1n@l*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	similar or corresponding in some respect.
analogous	2.
	syl	a:nal:o+gous
	pron	<*1n@l*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of organs and parts
	def	having the same function but different evolutionary origin.
	exam	1	the paddle of a whale and the fin of a fish are analogous.
analogous	3.
	syl	a:nal:o+gous
	pron	<*1n@l*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	formed by analogy.
	exam	1	an analogous plural.
analogously	sub
	head	analogous
	syl	a:1nal:o+gous+ly
	pos	adv.
analogousness	sub
	head	analogous
	syl	a:1nal:o+gous+ness
	pos	n.
analog	alt
	head	analogue
	or	analogue
	syl	an:a+log
	pron	<1@n%*!log>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
analogue	1.
	or	analog
	syl	an:a+logue
	pron	<1@n%*!log>
	pos	n.
	def	something analogous to something else.
analogue	2.
	or	analog
	syl	an:a+logue
	pron	<1@n%*!log>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an analogous part or organ.
analogy	ety	C16: from Greek analogia ratio, correspondence, from analogos #7analogous 
analogies	infl
	head	analogy
	syl	a:nal+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
analogy	1.
	syl	a:nal+o:gy
	pron	<*1n@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or similarity, esp. in a certain limited number of features or details.
analogy	2.
	syl	a:nal+o:gy
	pron	<*1n@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a comparison made to show such a similarity.
	exam	1	to draw an analogy between an atom and the solar system.
analogy	3.
	syl	a:nal+o:gy
	pron	<*1n@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the relationship between analogous organs or parts.
analogy	4.
	syl	a:nal+o:gy
	pron	<*1n@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic, maths.
	def	a form of reasoning in which a similarity between two or more things is inferred from a known similarity between them in other respects.
analogy	5.
	syl	a:nal+o:gy
	pron	<*1n@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	imitation of existing models or regular patterns in the formation of words, inflections, etc..
	exam	1	a child may use @6sheeps@9 as the plural of @6sheep@9 by analogy with @6dog,@9 @6dogs,@9 @6cat,@9 @6cats,@9 etc.
analogical	sub
	head	analogy
	or	analogic
	syl	an:a+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@n*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
analogic	sub
	head	analogy
	or	analogical
	syl	2an:a+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
analphabetic	ety	C20: from Greek analphab*_etos; see #7an -#7, alphabet 
analphabetic	1.
	syl	an+al+pha+bet+ic
	pron	<2@n@lf*1betik>, <@n2@l->
	pos	adj.
	def	not in alpha?!betic order.
analphabetic	2.
	syl	an+al+pha+bet+ic
	pron	<2@n@lf*1betik>, <@n2@l->
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a less common word for {illiterate}.
analphabetically	sub
	head	analphabetic
	syl	an+al+pha+1bet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
analysand	ety	C20: from #7analyse+ - and, on the model of multiplicand 
analysand	0.
	syl	a:nal:y+sand
	pron	<*1n@li2s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who is undergoing psychoanalysis.
analyse	ety	C17: back formation from #7analysis 
analyze	alt
	head	analyse
	or	analyse
	syl	an:a+lyze
	pron	<1@n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
analyse	1.
	or	analyze
	syl	an:a+lyse
	pron	<1@n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine in detail in order to discover meaning, essential features, etc.
analyse	2.
	or	analyze
	syl	an:a+lyse
	pron	<1@n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break down into components or essential features.
	exam	1	to analyse a financial structure.
analyse	3.
	or	analyze
	syl	an:a+lyse
	pron	<1@n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a mathematical, chemical, grammatical, etc., analysis of.
analyse	4.
	or	analyze
	syl	an:a+lyse
	pron	<1@n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {psychoanalyse}.
analysable	sub
	head	analyse
	or	analyzable
	syl	an:a+1lys+a:ble
	pos	adj.
analyzable	sub
	head	analyse
	or	analysable
	syl	an:a+1lyz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
analysation	sub
	head	analyse
	or	analyzation
	syl	an:a+ly+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
analyzation	sub
	head	analyse
	or	analysation
	syl	an:a+ly+1za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
analyser	sub
	head	analyse
	or	analyzer
	syl	an:a+2lys+er
	pos	n.
analyzer	sub
	head	analyse
	or	analyser
	syl	an:a+2lyz+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
analysis	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek analusis, literally: a dissolving, from analuein, from #7ana -#7+ luein to loosen
analyses	infl
	head	analysis
	syl	a:nal:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
analysis	1.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the division of a physical or abstract whole into its constituent parts to examine or determine their relationship or value. Compare { {synthesis} (sense 1)}.
analysis	2.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement of the results of this.
analysis	3.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {psychoanalysis}.
analysis	4.a.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the decomposition of a substance into its elements, radicals, or other constituents in order to determine the kinds of constituents present ({qualitative analysis}) or the amount of each constituent ({quantitative analysis) }.
analysis	4.b.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the result obtained by such a determination.
analysis	5.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the use of word order together with word function to express syntactic relations in a language, as opposed to the use of inflections. Compare { {synthesis} (sense 4)}.
analysis	6.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the branch of mathematics principally concerned with the methods and concepts of algebra and calculus.
analysis	7.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	Philosophy. in the writings of Kant
	def	the separation of a concept from another that contains it. Compare {{synthesis} (sense 6)}.
final	infl
	head	analysis
	or	ultimate analysis
	syl	final
ultimate analysis	infl
	head	analysis
	or	final
	syl	ultimate analysis.
analysin the last	8.
	head	analysis
	syl	a:nal:y+sin the last
	def	after everything has been given due consideration.
analysis of variance	0.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis of var:i+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a technique for analys?!ing the total variation of a set of observations as measured by the variance of the observations multiplied by their number.
analysis situs	0.
	syl	a:nal:y+sis si+tus
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for { {topology} (sense 2)}.
analyst	1.
	syl	an:a+lyst
	pron	<1@n*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who analyses or is skilled in analysis.
analyst	2.
	syl	an:a+lyst
	pron	<1@n*list>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {psychoanalyst}.
analytic	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek analutikos from analuein to dissolve, break down; see #7analysis  &- @!an@.a+#!lyt@.i+cal+ly adv.
analytical	alt
	head	analytic
	or	analytic
	syl	an:a+lyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
analytic	1.
	or	analytical
	syl	an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to analysis.
analytic	2.
	or	analytical
	syl	an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or given to analysing.
	exam	1	an analytic mind.
analytic	3.
	or	analytical
	syl	an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {isolating}. denoting languages, such as Chinese, whose morphology is characterized by analysis. Compare { {synthetic} (sense 3)}, { {agglutinative} (sense 2)}, {polysynthetic}.
analytic	4.
	or	analytical
	syl	an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	necessarily true by reference to meaning alone, being independent of fact or experience, as in Compare {{synthetic} (sense 4)}, {a priori}.
analytic	5.
	or	analytical
	syl	an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {regular, holomorphic}. (of a function of a complex variable) having a derivative at each point of its domain.
analytical geometry	0.
	syl	an:a+lyt:i+cal ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geometry that uses algebraic notation and analysis to locate a geometric point in terms of a coordinate system; coordinate geometry.
analytic psychology	0.
	syl	an:a+lyt+ic psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	a school of psychoanalysis found?!ed by Jung as a result of disagreements with Freud. See also {archetype, collective unconscious}.
Anam	0.
	syl	A:nam
	pron	<@1n@m>, <1@n@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Annam}.
Anambra	0.
	syl	A:nam+bra
	pron	<*1n@mbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of East-Central State. Capital: Enugu. Pop.: 2469000 (1976 est.). Area: 21189 sq. km (8179 sq. miles).
anamnesis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek, from anamimn*_eskein to recall, from mimn*_eskein to call to mind
anamneses	infl
	head	anamnesis
	syl	an+am+ne+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anamnesis	1.
	syl	an+am+ne+sis
	pron	<2@n@m1nEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to recall past events; recollection.
anamnesis	2.
	syl	an+am+ne+sis
	pron	<2@n@m1nEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the case history of a patient.
anamnestic	sub
	head	anamnesis
	syl	an+am+nes+tic
	pron	<2@n@m1nestik>
	pos	adj.
anamnestically	sub
	head	anamnesis
	syl	an+am+1nes+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anamorphic	0.
	syl	an:a+mor+phic
	pron	<2@n*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by anamorphosis or anamorphism.
anamorphism	0.
	syl	an:a+mor+phism
	pron	<2@n*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	metamorphism of a rock in which complex minerals are formed from simpler ones.
anamorphoscope	0.
	syl	an:a+mor+pho+scope
	pron	<2@n*1mc:f*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical device, such as a cylindrical lens, for correcting an image that has been distorted by anamorphosis.
anamorphosis	ety	C18: from Greek, from anamorphoun to transform, from morph*_e form, shape
anamorphoses	infl
	head	anamorphosis
	syl	an:a+mor+pho+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anamorphosis	1.a.
	syl	an:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2@n*1mc:f*sis>, <-mc:1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an image or drawing distorted in such a way that it becomes recognizable only when viewed in a specified manner or through a special device.
anamorphosis	1.b.
	syl	an:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2@n*1mc:f*sis>, <-mc:1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which such images or drawings are produced.
anamorphosis	2.
	syl	an:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2@n*1mc:f*sis>, <-mc:1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the evolution of one type of organism from another by a series of gradual changes.
anandrous	ety	C19: from Greek anandros, lacking males, from #7an -#7+ an*_er man
anandrous	0.
	syl	an+an+drous
	pron	<@n1@ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having no stamens.
Ananias	1.
	syl	An:a:ni:as
	pron	<2@n*1nI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a Jewish Christian of Jerusalem who was struck dead for lying (Acts 5).
Ananias	2.
	syl	An:a:ni:as
	pron	<2@n*1nI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a liar.
ananthous	ety	C19: from Greek ananth*_es, from #7an -#7+ anthos flower
ananthous	0.
	syl	an+an+thous
	pron	<@n1@nT*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of higher plants
	def	having no flowers.
anapaest	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek anapaistos reversed, (that is, a dactyl reversed), from anapaiein, from ana- back+ paiein to strike &- @!an@.a+#!paes+tic or @!an@.a+#!pes+tic adj.
anapest	alt
	head	anapaest
	or	anapaest
	syl	an:a+pest
	pron	<1@n*pest>, <-2pEst>
	pos	n.
anapaest	0.
	or	anapest
	syl	an:a+paest
	pron	<1@n*pest>, <-2pEst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot of three syllables, the first two short, the last long (*u *u *_ ).
anaphase	ety	C19: from #7ana -#7+phase 
anaphase	1.
	syl	an:a+phase
	pron	<1@n*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the third stage of mitosis, during which the chromatids separate and migrate towards opposite ends of the spindle. See also {prophase, metaphase, telophase}.
anaphase	2.
	syl	an:a+phase
	pron	<1@n*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding stage of the first division of meiosis.
anaphora	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: repetition, from anapherein, from #7ana -+ pherein to bear
anaphora	1.
	syl	a:naph:o+ra
	pron	<*1n@f*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the repetition of a word or phrase at the beginning of successive clauses.
anaphora	2.
	syl	a:naph:o+ra
	pron	<*1n@f*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the use of a word such as a pronoun to avoid repetition of a word or words, as for example in
anaphoral	sub
	head	anaphora
	or	anaphoric
	syl	a:1naph:o+ral
	pron	<2@n*1forik>
	pos	adj.
anaphoric	sub
	head	anaphora
	or	anaphoral
	syl	an:a+pho:r+ic
	pron	<2@n*1forik>
	pos	adj.
anaphorically	sub
	head	anaphora
	syl	2an:a+1phor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anaphrodisiac	1.
	syl	an+aph+ro+dis+i:ac
	pron	<2@n@fr*1dizi2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to lessen sexual desire.
anaphrodisiac	2.
	syl	an+aph+ro+dis+i:ac
	pron	<2@n@fr*1dizi2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an anaphrodisiac drug.
anaphrodisia	sub
	head	anaphrodisiac
	syl	an+aph+ro+1dis:i:a
	pos	n.
anaphylaxis	ety	C20: from #7ana -#7+ (#7pro) #7phylaxis  &- @!an@.a+phy+#!lac+tic adj.
anaphylaxis	0.
	syl	an:a+phy+lax+is
	pron	<2@n*fi1l@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme sensitivity to an injected antigen, esp. a protein, following a previous injection.
anaphylactically	sub
	head	anaphylaxis
	syl	an:a+phy+1lac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anaplasia	0.
	syl	an:a+pla+si:a
	pron	<2@n*1plAsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	reversion of plant or animal cells to a simpler less differentiated form.
anaplastic	1.
	syl	an:a+plas+tic
	pron	<2@n*1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to anaplasia.
anaplastic	2.
	syl	an:a+plas+tic
	pron	<2@n*1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to plastic surgery.
anaplasty	0.
	syl	an:a+plas+ty
	pron	<1@n*2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	another name for {plastic surgery}.
anaptyxis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek anaptuxis, from anaptussein to unfold, from #7ana -#7+ ptussein to fold
anaptyxes	infl
	head	anaptyxis
	syl	an+ap+tyx:es
	pron	<-1tiksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anaptyxis	0.
	syl	an+ap+tyx+is
	pron	<2@n@p1tiksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the insertion of a short vowel between consonants in order to make a word more easily pronounceable.
anaptyctic	sub
	head	anaptyxis
	or	anaptyctical
	syl	an+ap+tyc+tic
	pron	<2@n@p1tiktik>
	pos	adj.
anaptyctical	sub
	head	anaptyxis
	or	anaptyctic
	syl	an+ap+1tyc+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
Anapurna	0.
	syl	A:na+pur+na
	pron	<2@n*1pu*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Annapurna}.
anarch	0.
	syl	an+arch
	pron	<1@na:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an instigator or personification of anarchy.
anarchism	1.
	syl	an+ar+chism
	pron	<1@n*2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Political theory.
	def	a doctrine advocating the abolition of government.
anarchism	2.
	syl	an+ar+chism
	pron	<1@n*2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles or practice of anarchists.
anarchist	1.
	syl	an+ar+chist
	pron	<1@n*kist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates the abolition of government and a social system based on voluntary cooperation.
anarchist	2.
	syl	an+ar+chist
	pron	<1@n*kist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who causes disorder or upheaval.
anarchistic	sub
	head	anarchist
	syl	an+ar+1chis+tic
	pos	adj.
anarchy	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin anarchia, from Greek anarkhia, from anarkhos without a ruler, from #7an -#7+ arkh- leader, from arkhein to rule
anarchy	1.
	syl	an+ar+chy
	pron	<1@n*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	general lawlessness and disorder, esp. when thought to result from an absence or failure of government.
anarchy	2.
	syl	an+ar+chy
	pron	<1@n*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the absence or lack of government.
anarchy	3.
	syl	an+ar+chy
	pron	<1@n*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the absence of any guiding or uniting principle; disorder; chaos.
anarchy	4.
	syl	an+ar+chy
	pron	<1@n*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory or practice of political anarchism.
anarchic	sub
	head	anarchy
	or	anarchical
	syl	an+ar+chic
	pron	<@n1a:kik>
	pos	adj.
anarchical	sub
	head	anarchy
	or	anarchic
	syl	an+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
anarchically	sub
	head	anarchy
	syl	an+1ar+chi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anarthria	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek anarthros lacking vigour, from #7an -+ arthros joint
anarthria	0.
	syl	an+ar+thri:a
	pron	<@n1a:Tri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	loss of the ability to speak coherently.
anarthrous	ety	C19: from Greek anarthros, from #7an -#7+ arthros joint, definite article &- an+#!ar+throus+ly adv.
anarthrous	1.
	syl	an+ar+throus
	pron	<@n1a:Tr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a noun
	def	used without an article.
anarthrous	2.
	syl	an+ar+throus
	pron	<@n1a:Tr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no joints or articulated limbs.
anarthrousness	sub
	head	anarthrous
	syl	an+1ar+throus+ness
	pos	n.
anasarca	ety	C14: from New Latin, from #7ana - (puffed up)#7+ Greek sarx flesh
anasarca	0.
	syl	an:a+sar+ca
	pron	<2@n*1sa:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a generalized accumulation of serous fluid within the subcutaneous connective tissue, resulting in oedema.
anasarcous	sub
	head	anasarca
	syl	an:a+1sar+cous
	pos	adj.
Grand Duchess	infl
	head	Anastasia
	syl	Grand Duchess.
	pos	n.
Anastasia	0.
	syl	An:a:sta:si:a
	pron	<2@n*1sta:zi*>, <-1stA->
	pos	n.
	def	1901-?!??1918, daughter of Tsar Nicholas II, believed to have been executed by the Bolsheviks in 1918, although several women subsequently claimed to be her.
anastigmat	0.
	syl	an+as+tig+mat
	pron	<@1n@stig2m@t>, <2@n*1stigm@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens or system of lenses designed to be free of astigmatism.
anastigmatic	0.
	syl	an+as+tig+mat+ic
	pron	<2@n*stig1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens or optical device
	def	not astigmatic. Also: {stigmatic}.
anastomose	0.
	syl	a:nas+to+mose
	pron	<*1n@st*2m*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join (two parts of a blood vessel, etc.) by anastomosis.
anastomosis	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek: opening, from anastomoun to equip with a mouth, from stoma mouth
anastomoses	infl
	head	anastomosis
	syl	a:nas+to+mo+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anastomosis	1.
	syl	a:nas+to+mo+sis
	pron	<*2n@st*1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural connection between two tubular structures, such as blood vessels.
anastomosis	2.
	syl	a:nas+to+mo+sis
	pron	<*2n@st*1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical union of two hollow organs or parts that are normally separate.
anastomotic	sub
	head	anastomosis
	syl	a:nas+to+mot+ic
	pron	<*2n@st*1motik>
	pos	adj.
anastrophe	ety	C16: from Greek, from anastrephein to invert
anastrophe	0.
	syl	a:nas+tro+phe
	pron	<*1n@str*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	{another term for {inversion} (sense 3)}.
anat	1.
	syl	anat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	anatomical.
anat	2.
	syl	anat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	anatomy.
anatase	ety	C19: from French, from Greek anatasis an extending (referring to the length of the crystals), from anateinein to stretch out
anatase	0.
	syl	an:a+tase
	pron	<1@n*2tAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare blue or black mineral that consists of titanium oxide in tetragonal crystalline form and occurs in veins in igneous rocks. Formula: TiO\2. Also called: {octahedrite}.
anathema	ety	C16: via Church Latin from Greek: something accursed, dedicated (to evil), from anatithenai to dedicate, from #7ana -#7+ tithenai to set
anathemas	infl
	head	anathema
	syl	a:nath+e:mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anathema	1.
	syl	a:nath+e:ma
	pron	<*1n@T*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a detested person or thing.
	exam	1	he is anathema to me.
anathema	2.
	syl	a:nath+e:ma
	pron	<*1n@T*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal ecclesiastical curse of excommunication or a formal denunciation of a doctrine.
anathema	3.
	syl	a:nath+e:ma
	pron	<*1n@T*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or thing so cursed.
anathema	4.
	syl	a:nath+e:ma
	pron	<*1n@T*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong curse; imprecation.
anathematise	alt
	head	anathematize
	or	anathematize
	syl	a:nath+e:ma+tise
	pron	<*1n@Tim*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
anathematize	0.
	or	anathematise
	syl	a:nath+e:ma+tize
	pron	<*1n@Tim*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pronounce an anathema (upon a person, etc.); curse.
anathematization	sub
	head	anathematize
	or	anathematisation
	syl	a:2nath+e:ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
anathematisation	sub
	head	anathematize
	or	anathematization
	syl	a:2nath+e:ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Anatolia	0.
	syl	An:a+to+li:a
	pron	<2@n*1t*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Asian part of Turkey, occupying the peninsula between the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Aegean: consists of a plateau, largely mountainous, with salt lakes in the interior. Historical name: {Asia Minor}.
Anatolian	1.
	syl	An:a+to+li:an
	pron	<2@n*1t*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Anatolia or its inhabitants.
Anatolian	2.
	syl	An:a+to+li:an
	pron	<2@n*1t*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to an ancient family of languages related to the Indo-European family and including Hittite.
Anatolian	3.
	syl	An:a+to+li:an
	pron	<2@n*1t*uli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	this family of languages, some?!times regarded as a branch of Indo-European.
Anatolian	4.
	syl	An:a+to+li:an
	pron	<2@n*1t*uli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Anatolia.
anatomical	0.
	syl	an:a+tom:i+cal
	pron	<2@n*1tomikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to anatomy.
anatomically	sub
	head	anatomical
	syl	an:a+1tom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anatomical snuffbox	0.
	syl	an:a+tom:i+cal snuff+box
	pos	n.
	def	the triangular depression on the back of the hand between the thumb and the index finger.
anatomist	0.
	syl	a:nat:o+mist
	pron	<*1n@t*mist>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert in anatomy.
anatomise	alt
	head	anatomize
	or	anatomize
	syl	a:nat:o+mise
	pron	<*1n@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
anatomize	1.
	or	anatomise
	syl	a:nat:o+mize
	pron	<*1n@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dissect (an animal or plant).
anatomize	2.
	or	anatomise
	syl	a:nat:o+mize
	pron	<*1n@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine in minute detail.
anatomization	sub
	head	anatomize
	or	anatomisation
	syl	a:2nat:o+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
anatomisation	sub
	head	anatomize
	or	anatomization
	syl	a:2nat:o+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
anatomizer	sub
	head	anatomize
	or	anatomiser
	syl	a:1nat:o+2miz+er
	pos	n.
anatomiser	sub
	head	anatomize
	or	anatomizer
	syl	a:1nat:o+2mis+er
	pos	n.
anatomy	ety	C14: from Latin anatomia, from Greek anatom*_e, from anatemnein to cut up, from #7ana -#7+ temnein to cut
anatomies	infl
	head	anatomy
	syl	a:nat:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anatomy	1.
	syl	a:nat:o+my
	pron	<*1n@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science concerned with the physical structure of animals and plants.
anatomy	2.
	syl	a:nat:o+my
	pron	<*1n@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the physical structure of an animal or plant or any of its parts.
anatomy	3.
	syl	a:nat:o+my
	pron	<*1n@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or treatise on this subject.
anatomy	4.
	syl	a:nat:o+my
	pron	<*1n@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	dissection of an animal or plant.
anatomy	5.
	syl	a:nat:o+my
	pron	<*1n@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	any detailed analysis.
	exam	1	the anatomy of a crime.
anatomy	6.
	syl	a:nat:o+my
	pron	<*1n@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the human body.
anatropous	ety	C19: from #7ana - (inverted)+-#7tropous 
anatropous	0.
	syl	a:nat+ro+pous
	pron	<*1n@tr*p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant ovule
	def	inverted during development by a bending of the stalk (funicle) attaching it to the carpel wall. Compare {orthotropous}.
anattos	infl
	head	anatto
	syl	a:nat+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anatto	0.
	syl	a:nat+to
	pron	<*1n@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {annatto}.
Anaxagoras	0.
	syl	An:ax:ag:o:ras
	pron	<2@n@k1s@g*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??500-428 #7b.c., Greek phi?!losopher who maintained that all things were composed of minute particles arranged by an eternal intelligence.
Anaximander	0.
	syl	A:nax:i:man:der
	pron	<*2n@ksi1m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	611-547 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, astronomer, and mathematician who believed the first principle of the world to be the Infinite.
Anaximenes	0.
	syl	An:ax:im:e:nes
	pron	<2@n@k1sim*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	6th century #7b.c., Greek philosopher who believed air to be the primary substance.
anbury	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
anburies	infl
	head	anbury
	syl	an+bur:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anbury	1.
	syl	an+bur:y
	pron	<1@nb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft spongy tumour occurring in horses and oxen.
anbury	2.
	syl	an+bur:y
	pron	<1@nb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cruciferous plants, esp. root crops, in which the roots are clubbed.
-ance	ety	via Old French from Latin -antia; see -#7ancy 
-ancy	alt
	head	-ance
	or	-ance
	syl	-an:cy
-ance	0.
	or	-ancy
	syl	-ance
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating an action, state or condition, or quality.
	exam	1	utterance;
	exam	2	hindrance;
	exam	3	resemblance.
ancestor	ety	C13: from Old French ancestre, from Late Latin antec*_essor one who goes before, from Latin antec*_edere; see #7antecede 
ancestor	1.
	syl	an+ces+tor
	pron	<1@nsest*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person from whom another is directly descended, esp. someone more distant than a grandparent; forefather.
ancestor	2.
	syl	an+ces+tor
	pron	<1@nsest*>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of animal or plant from which a later, usually dissimilar, type has evolved.
ancestor	3.
	syl	an+ces+tor
	pron	<1@nsest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as a forerunner of a later person or thing.
	exam	1	the ancestor of the modern camera.
ancestress	sub
	head	ancestor
	syl	an+ces+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
ancestral	0.
	syl	an+ces+tral
	pron	<@n1sestr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, inherited from, or derived from ancestors.
ancestrally	sub
	head	ancestral
	syl	an+1ces+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
ancestries	infl
	head	ancestry
	syl	an+ces+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ancestry	1.
	syl	an+ces+try
	pron	<1@nsestri>
	pos	n.
	def	lineage or descent, esp. when ancient, noble, or distinguished.
ancestry	2.
	syl	an+ces+try
	pron	<1@nsestri>
	pos	n.
	def	ancestors collectively.
Anchises	0.
	syl	An:chi:ses
	pron	<@n1kIsEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a Trojan prince and father of Aeneas. In the he is rescued by his son at the fall of Troy and dies in Sicily.
anchor	ety	Old English ancor, from Latin ancora, from Greek ankura; related to Greek ankos bend; compare Latin uncus bent, hooked
anchor	1.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several devices, usually of steel, attached to a vessel by a cable and dropped overboard so as to grip the bottom and restrict the vessel's movement.
anchor	2.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object used to hold something else firmly in place.
	exam	1	the rock provided an anchor for the rope.
anchor	3.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of stability or security.
	exam	1	religion was his anchor.
anchor	4.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal cramp, bolt, or similar fitting, esp. one used to make a connection to masonry.
anchor	5.a.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear person in a tug-of-war team.
anchor	5.b.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {anchor man}.
at anchor	6.
	head	anchor
	syl	at anchor.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	anchored.
ancome to	infl
	head	anchor
	or	drop anchor
	syl	an+come to
drop anchor	infl
	head	anchor
	or	ancome to
	syl	drop anchor.
ancast	7.
	head	anchor
	syl	an+cast
	def	to anchor a vessel.
weigh anchor	8.
	head	anchor
	syl	weigh anchor.
	def	to haul in an anchor.
ride at anchor	9.
	head	anchor
	syl	ride at anchor.
	def	to be anchored.
drag anchor	10.
	head	anchor
	syl	drag anchor.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to be subjected to such strain, esp. by wind or waves, as to cause the anchor to lose hold on the bottom.
anchor	11.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use an anchor to hold (a vessel) in one place.
anchor	12.
	syl	an+chor
	pron	<1@Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten or be fastened securely; fix or become fixed firmly.
anchorage	1.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of anchoring.
anchorage	2.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any place where a vessel is anchored.
anchorage	3.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a place designated for vessels to anchor.
anchorage	4.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee imposed for anchoring.
anchorage	5.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	anything used as an anchor.
anchorage	6.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of security or strength.
anchorage	7.
	syl	an+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something that supplies a secure hold for something else.
Anchorage	0.
	syl	An+chor+age
	pron	<1@Gk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest city in Alaska, a port in the south, at the head of Cook Inlet. Pop.: 48029 (1970).
anchorite	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin anchor*_ita, from Late Latin anach*_or*_eta, from Greek ana?!kh*_or*_et*_es, from anakh*_orein to retire, withdraw, from kh*_ora a space
anchorite	0.
	syl	an+cho+rite
	pron	<1@Gk*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in seclusion, esp. a religious recluse; hermit.
anchoress	sub
	head	anchorite
	syl	an+cho+ress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
anchor man	1.
	syl	an+chor man
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the last person in a team to compete, esp. in a relay race.
anchor man	2.
	syl	an+chor man
	pos	n.
	usage	in broadcasting
	def	a person in a central studio who links up and maintains contact with various outside camera units, reporters, etc.
anchor ring	0.
	syl	an+chor ring
	pos	n.
	def	a ring made from an iron bar of circular cross-section.
anchoveta	ety	C20: Spanish, diminutive of anchova #7anchovy 
anchoveta	0.
	syl	an+cho+vet:a
	pron	<2@nC*1vet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small anchovy, of the American Pacific, used as bait by tuna fishermen.
anchovy	ety	C16: from Spanish anchova, perhaps ultimately from Greek aphu*_e small fish
anchovies	infl
	head	anchovy
	or	anchovy
	syl	an+cho+vies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anchovy	infl
	or	anchovies
	syl	an+cho+vy.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anchovy	0.
	syl	an+cho+vy
	pron	<1@nC*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small marine food fishes of the genus and related genera, esp. of S Europe: family (herrings). They have a salty taste and are often canned or made into a paste or essence.
anchovy pear	0.
	syl	an+cho+vy pear
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian tree, bearing edible fruit that taste like the mango: family
anchusa	ety	C18: from Latin
anchusa	0.
	syl	an+chu+sa
	pron	<@G1kju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian plant of the boragi?!naceous genus having rough hairy stems and leaves and blue flowers. {See also {alkanet} (sense 3)}, {{bugloss}}.
anchusin	0.
	syl	an+chu+sin
	pron	<@G1kju:sin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name {for {alkanet} (sense 2)}.
anchylose	0.
	syl	an+chy+lose
	pron	<1@Gki2l*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {ankylose}.
anchylosis	sub
	head	anchylose
	syl	an+chy+1lo+sis
	pos	n.
anchylotic	sub
	head	anchylose
	syl	an+chy+lot+ic
	pron	<2@Gki1lotik>
	pos	adj.
ancien r'egime	ety	literally: old regime
anciens r'egimes	infl
	head	ancien r'egime
	syl	an+ciens r*'e+gimes
	pron	<*~asj*~e> <rA1Zim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ancien r'egime	1.
	syl	an+cien r*'e+gime
	pron	French. <*~asj*~e> <rA1Zim>
	pos	n.
	def	the political and social system of France before the Revolution of 1789.
ancien r'egime	2.
	syl	an+cien r*'e+gime
	pron	French. <*~asj*~e> <rA1Zim>
	pos	n.
	def	a former or outdated regime.
ancient	ety	C14: from Old French ancien, from Vulgar Latin anteanus (unattested), from Latin ante before
ancient	H1.1.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dating from very long ago.
	exam	1	ancient ruins.
ancient	H1.2.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	very old; aged.
ancient	H1.3.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the far past, esp. before the collapse of the Western Roman Empire (476 #7a.d.) #7. Compare {medieval, modern}.
ancient	H1.4.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having existed since before the time of legal memory.
ancient light	5.
	head	ancient
	syl	ancient light.
	def	a right to the access of light through a window, recognized at law when it has been enjoyed for 20 years or more without interruption.
ancient	H1.6.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a member of a civilized nation in the ancient world, esp. a Greek, Roman, or Hebrew.
ancient	H1.7.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	one of the classical authors of Greek or Roman antiquity.
ancient	H1.8.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an old man.
ancientness	sub
	head	ancient
	syl	an+cient+ness
	pos	n.
ancient	ety	C16: changed from #7ensign through the influence of #7ancient %1
ancient	H2.1.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a flag or other banner; standard.
ancient	H2.2.
	syl	an+cient
	pron	<1AnS*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a standard-bearer; ensign.
Ancient Greek	0.
	syl	An+cient Greek
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek language from the earliest records to about 300 #7b.c., the chief dialect areas of which were Aeolic, Arcadic, Doric, and Ionic (including Attic). Compare {Koine, Late Greek, Medieval Greek}.
ancient history	1.
	syl	an+cient his+to+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the history of the {ancient world}, from the earliest known civilizations to the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 #7a.d. #7.
ancient history	2.
	syl	an+cient his+to+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a recent event or fact sufficiently familiar to have lost its pertinence.
anciently	0.
	syl	an+cient+ly
	pron	<1AnS*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in ancient times.
Ancient of Days	0.
	syl	An+cient of Days
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	God (Daniel 7:9).
ancillary	ety	C17: from Latin ancill*_aris concerning maidservants, from ancilla, diminutive of anc*_ula female servant
ancillary	1.
	syl	an+cil+lar:y
	pron	<@n1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	subsidiary.
ancillary	2.
	syl	an+cil+lar:y
	pron	<@n1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	auxiliary; supplementary.
	exam	1	ancillary services.
ancillaries	infl
	head	ancillary
	syl	an+cil+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ancillary	3.
	syl	an+cil+lar:y
	pron	<@n1sil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary or auxiliary thing or person.
	exam	1	the company has an ancillary abroad.
ancipital	ety	C18: from Latin anceps two-headed
ancipitous	alt
	head	ancipital
	or	ancipital
	syl	an+cip:i+tous
	pron	<@n1sipit*s>
	pos	adj.
ancipital	0.
	or	ancipitous
	syl	an+cip:i+tal
	pron	<@n1sipitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	flattened and having two edges.
	exam	1	ancipital stems.
Ancohuma	0.
	syl	An+co+hu+ma
	pron	<2@Gk*u1u:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two peaks of (Mount) {Sorata}.
ancon	ety	C18: from Greek ank*_on a bend
ancone	alt
	head	ancon
	or	ancon
	syl	an+cone
	pron	<1@Gk*un>
	pos	n.
ancones	infl
	head	ancon
	syl	an+con:es
	pron	<@G1k*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ancon	1.
	or	ancone
	syl	an+con
	pron	<1@Gkon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a projecting bracket or console support?!ing a cornice.
ancon	2.
	or	ancone
	syl	an+con
	pron	<1@Gkon>
	pos	n.
	def	a former technical name for {elbow}.
anconal	sub
	head	ancon
	or	anconeal
	syl	an+co+nal
	pron	<@G1k*unL>
	pos	adj.
anconeal	sub
	head	ancon
	or	anconal
	syl	an+co+ne:al
	pron	<@G1k*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
Ancona	0.
	syl	An+co+na
	pron	Italian <aG1ko:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Central Italy, on the Adriatic, capital of the Marches region: founded by Greeks from Syracuse in about 390 #7b.c. Pop.: 107213 (1975 est.).
-ancy	0.
	syl	-an:cy
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-ance}, indicating condition or quality.
	exam	1	expectancy, poignancy.
ancylostomiasis	ety	from New Latin, from Ancylostoma genus of hookworms, from Greek ankulos hooked, crooked+ stoma mouth
ankylostomiasis	infl
	head	ancylostomiasis
	or	anchylostomiasis
	syl	an+ky+los+to+mi:a+sis
	pos	n.
anchylostomiasis	infl
	head	ancylostomiasis
	or	ankylostomiasis
	syl	an+chy+los+to+mi:a+sis
	pos	n.
ancylostomiasis	0.
	syl	an+cy+los+to+mi:a+sis
	pron	<2@nsi2lost*1mI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	infestation of the human intestine with blood-sucking hookworms, causing progressive anaemia. Also called: {hookworm disease}.
and	ety	Old English and; related to Old Frisian anda, Old Saxon ande, Old High German anti, Sanskrit atha #e Usage. See at to.
and	1.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	along with; in addition to.
	exam	1	boys and girls.
and	2.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	as a consequence.
	exam	1	he fell down and cut his knee.
and	3.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	afterwards.
	exam	1	we pay the man and go through that door.
and	5.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	plus.
	exam	1	two and two equals four.
and	6.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to join identical words or phrases to give emphasis or indicate repetition or continuity.
	exam	1	better and better;
	exam	2	we ran and ran;
	exam	3	it rained and rained.
and	7.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to join two identical words or phrases to express a contrast between instances of what is named.
	exam	1	there are jobs and jobs.
and	8.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used in place of in infinitives after verbs such as and
and	9.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	an obsolete word for {if}.
	exam	1	and it please you.
and	10.
	syl	and
	pron	<@nd>, <unstressed> <*nd>, <*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	usage	coordinating
	def	an additional matter or problem (esp. in the phrase
And	0.
	syl	And.
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Andorra.
-and	ety	from Latin gerundives ending in -andus, -endus 
-end	alt
	head	-and
	or	-and
	syl	-end
-and	0.
	or	-end
	syl	-and
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a person or thing that is to be dealt with in a specified way.
	exam	1	analysand;
	exam	2	dividend;
	exam	3	multiplicand.
Andalusia	0.
	syl	An+da+lu+si:a
	pron	<2@nd*1lu:zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S Spain, on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic, with the Sierra Morena in the north, the Sierra Nevada in the southeast, and the Guadalquivir River flowing over fertile lands between them; a centre of Moorish civilization. Area: about 87280 sq. km (33700 sq. miles). Spanish name: {An+da+lu+c*'i@.a} (@!andalu#!#Ggia).
andalusite	0.
	syl	an+da+lu+site
	pron	<2@nd*1lu:sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey, pink, or brown hard mineral consisting of aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is used as a refractory and as a gemstone. Formula: Al\2SiO\5.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands	0.
	syl	An+da+man and Nic:o+bar Is+lands
	pron	<1@nd*m*n> <1nik*u2ba:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a territory of India, in the E Bay of Bengal, consisting of two groups of over 200 islands. Capital: Port Blair. Pop.: 115133 (1971). Area: 8140 sq. km (3143 sq. miles).
Andaman Islands	0.
	syl	An+da+man Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the E Bay of Bengal, part of the Indian territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Area: 6475 sq. km (2500 sq. miles).
Andaman Sea	0.
	syl	An+da+man Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Bay of Bengal, between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Malay Peninsula.
andante	ety	C18: from Italian, from andare to walk, from Latin ambul*_are 
	infl
	head	andante
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
andante	1.
	syl	an+dan+te
	pron	<@n1d@nti>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	at a moderately slow tempo; walking pace.
andante	2.
	syl	an+dan+te
	pron	<@n1d@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage or piece to be performed in this manner.
andantino	ety	C19: diminutive of #7andante 
	infl
	head	andantino
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
andantino	1.
	syl	an+dan+ti+no
	pron	<2@nd@n1tEn*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	slightly faster, or slightly slower, than andante.
andantinos	infl
	head	andantino
	syl	an+dan+ti+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
andantino	2.
	syl	an+dan+ti+no
	pron	<2@nd@n1tEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage or piece to be performed in this manner.
AND circuit	ety	C20: so named because the action performed on electrical signals is similar to the operation of the conjunction and in logical constructions
gate	alt
	head	AND circuit
	or	AND circuit
	syl	gate
	pron	<@nd>
	pos	n.
AND circuit	0.
	or	gate
	syl	AND cir+cuit
	pron	<@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that has a high-voltage output signal if and only if all input signals are at a high voltage simultaneously: used extensively as a basic circuit in computers. Compare {OR circuit, NOR circuit}.
Andean	0.
	syl	An+de:an
	pron	<@n1dE*n>, <1@ndi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the Andes.
Anderlecht	0.
	syl	An+der+lecht
	pron	Flemish <1and*rle$xt>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Belgium, a suburb of Brussels. Pop.: 103796 (1970).
Hans Christian	infl
	head	Andersen
	syl	Hans Chris:tian.
	pos	n.
Andersen	0.
	syl	An:der:sen
	pron	<1@nd*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1805-75, Danish author of fairy tales, including and
Andersen Nexo	0.
	syl	An:der:sen Nex:*"o
	pos	n.
	def	See (Martin Andersen) {Nex*"o}.
Anderson	H1.0.
	syl	An+der+son
	pron	<1@nd*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Canada, in the Northwest Territories, rising in lakes north of Great Bear Lake and flowing west and north to the Beaufort Sea. Length: about 580 km (360 miles).
Carl David	1.
	head	Anderson
	syl	Carl Da:vid.
	def	born 1905, U.S. physicist, who discovered the positron in cosmic rays (1932): Nobel prize for physics 1936.
Elizabeth Garrett	2.
	head	Anderson
	syl	E:liz:a:beth Gar:rett.
	def	1836-1917, English physician and feminist: a campaigner for the admission of women to the professions.
Marian	3.
	head	Anderson
	syl	Mar:i:an.
	def	born 1902, U.S. contralto, the first Negro permanent member of the Metropolitan Opera Company, New York.
Adolf	infl
	head	Anderssen
	syl	A:dolf
	pron	<1a:dclf>
	pos	n.
Anderssen	0.
	syl	An:ders:sen
	pron	<1@nd*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1818-79, German chess player: noted for the incisiveness of his combination play.
Andes	0.
	syl	An+des
	pron	<1@ndEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a major mountain system of South America, extending for about 7250 km (4500 miles) along the entire W coast, with several parallel ranges or cordilleras and many volcanic peaks: rich in minerals, including gold, silver, copper, iron ore, and nitrates. Average height: 3900 m (13000 ft.). Highest peak: Aconcagua, 6850 m (22835 ft.).
andesine	ety	C19: from the A#7ndes (where it is found)+-#7ine %1
andesine	0.
	syl	an+de:sine
	pron	<1@ndi2zEn>, <-zin>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series consisting of an aluminium silicate of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi\3O\8.CaAl\2Si\2O\8.
andesite	ety	C19: from A#7ndes +-#7ite %1
andesite	0.
	syl	an+de:site
	pron	<1@ndi2zIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained grey volcanic rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar, esp. andesine, amphibole, and pyroxene.
Andhra Pradesh	0.
	syl	An+dhra Pra+desh
	pron	<1@ndr*> <pra:1deS>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE India, on the Bay of Bengal: formed in 1953 from parts of Madras and Hyderabad states. Capital: Hyderabad. Pop.: 43502708 (1971). Area: about 274540 sq. km (106000 sq. miles).
andiron	ety	C14: from Old French andier, of unknown origin; influenced by #7iron 
andiron	0.
	syl	and+i:ron
	pron	<1@nd2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of decorative metal stands in a hearth for supporting logs.
Andizhan	0.
	syl	An+di+zhan
	pron	Russian <andi1Zan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E Uzbek SSR. Pop.: 215000 (1975 est.).
andor	0.
	syl	and/or
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to join terms when either one or the other or both is indicated.
	exam	1	passports and/or other means of identification.#e
Andorra	0.
	syl	An+dor+ra
	pron	<@n1dc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous coprincipality in SW Europe, between France and Spain: according to tradition, given independence by Charlemagne in the 9th century for helping to fight the Moors; under the joint sovereignty of the president of France and the Spanish bishop of Urgel since 1278. Languages: Catalan, French, and Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: French franc and Spanish peseta. Capital: Andorra la Vella. Pop.: 20550 (1971). Area: 453 sq. km (175 sq. miles). Official name: {Valleys of Andorra}.
Andorran	sub
	head	Andorra
	syl	An+1dor+ran
	pos	adj. n.
Andorra La Vella	0.
	syl	An+dor+ra La Ve+lla
	pron	Spanish <an1dorra>, Spanish <la> <1bA$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Andorra, situated in the west of the principality. Pop.: 2000 (1971). French name: {An+dorre la Vieille} (*~ad@$r la #!vj$ej).
andradite	ety	C19: named after J. B. d' Andrada e Silva (1763-1838), Brazilian mineralogist; see -#7ite %1
andradite	0.
	syl	an+dra+dite
	pron	<1@ndr*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow, green, or brownish-black garnet that consists of calcium iron silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca\3Fe\2(SiO\4)\3.
Andr'assy	0.
	syl	An:dr*'as:sy
	pron	<@n1dr@si>, Hungarian <1cndra:Si>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Gyu@.la} (#!djul@$). 1823-90, Hungarian statesman; the first prime minister of Hungary under the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary (1867).
John	infl
	head	Andr'e
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Andr'e	0.
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<1a:ndrA>, <1@ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	1751-80, British major who was hanged as a spy for conspiring with Benedict Arnold during the War of American Independence.
Andrea del Sarto	0.
	syl	An:dre:a del Sar:to
	pron	Italian <an1dre:a>, Italian <del> <1sarto>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Sarto}.
Andreanof Islands	0.
	syl	An+dre:a+nof Is+lands
	pron	<2@ndri1a:nof>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the central Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Area: 3710 sq. km (1432 sq. miles).
Giulio	infl
	head	Andreotti
	syl	Giu:lio
	pron	<1Ju:ljo>
	pos	n.
Andreotti	0.
	syl	An:dre:ot:ti
	pron	Italian <andrA1ctti>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, Italian statesman; prime minister of Italy (1972-73; since 1976).
Andrew	0.
	syl	An:drew
	pron	<1@ndru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	one of the twelve apostles of Jesus; the brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland. Feast day: Nov. 30.
Lancelot	infl
	head	Andrewes
	syl	Lanc:e:lot.
	pos	n.
Andrewes	0.
	syl	An:drewes
	pron	<1@ndru:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1555-1626, English bishop and theologian.
Thomas	infl
	head	Andrews
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Andrews	0.
	syl	An:drews
	pron	<1@ndru:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-85, Irish physical chemist, noted for his work on the liquefaction of gases.
Ivo	infl
	head	Andri'c
	syl	I:vo
	pron	<1i:vc>
	pos	n.
Andri'c	0.
	syl	An:dri*'c
	pron	Serbo-Croat <1andriC>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1975, Yugoslav novelist; author of (1945): Nobel prize for literature 1961.
andro-	ety	from Greek an*_er (genitive andros) man
andro-	1.
	syl	an:dro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	male; masculine.
	exam	1	androsterone.
andro-	2.
	syl	an:dro-
	usage	before a vowel; in botany
	def	stamen or anther.
	exam	1	androecium.
Androclus	alt
	head	Androcles
	or	Androcles
	syl	An:dro:clus
	pron	<1@ndr*kl*s>
	pos	n.
Androcles	0.
	or	Androclus
	syl	An:dro:cles
	pron	<1@ndr*2klEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman legend
	def	a slave whose life was spared in the arena by a lion from whose paw he had once extracted a thorn.
androclinium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7andro -#7+ -clinium, from Greek klin*_e slope; see #7clino -
androclinia	infl
	head	androclinium
	syl	an+dro+clin:i:a
	pron	<-1klini*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
androclinium	0.
	syl	an+dro+clin+i:um
	pron	<2@ndr*1klini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {clinandrium}.
androecium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7andro -#7+ Greek oikion a little house
androecia	infl
	head	androecium
	syl	an+droe+ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
androecium	0.
	syl	an+droe+ci:um
	pron	<@n1drEsi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the stamens of a flowering plant collectively.
androecial	sub
	head	androecium
	syl	an+1droe+ci:al
	pos	adj.
androgen	0.
	syl	an+dro+gen
	pron	<1@ndr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several steroids, produced as hormones by the testes or made synthetically, that promote development of male sexual organs and male secondary sexual characteristics.
androgenic	sub
	head	androgen
	syl	an+dro+gen+ic
	pron	<2@ndr*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
androgenous	0.
	syl	an+drog+e:nous
	pron	<@n1droJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	producing only male offspring.
androgyne	ety	C17: from Old French, via Latin from Greek androgunos, from an*_er man+ gun*_e woman
androgyne	0.
	syl	an+dro+gyne
	pron	<1@ndr*2JIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hermaphrodite}.
androgynous	1.
	syl	an+drog:y+nous
	pron	<@n1droJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having male and female flowers in the same inflorescence, as plantain.
androgynous	2.
	syl	an+drog:y+nous
	pron	<@n1droJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having male and female characteristics; hermaphrodite.
android	ety	C18: from Late Greek androeid*_es manlike; see #7andro -#7, -#7oid 
android	1.
	syl	an+droid
	pron	<1@ndrcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	in science fiction
	def	a robot resembling a human being.
android	2.
	syl	an+droid
	pron	<1@ndrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a human being.
Andromache	0.
	syl	An:dro:ma:che
	pron	<@n1drom*ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Hector.
Andromeda	H1.0.
	syl	An:drom:e:da
	pron	<@n1dromid*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the daughter of Cassiopeia and wife of Perseus, who saved her from a sea monster.
Andromedae	infl
	head	Andromeda
	syl	An+drom+e:dae
	pron	<@n1dromi2dE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Andromeda	H2.0.
	syl	An+drom+e:da
	pron	<@n1dromid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Cassiopeia and Pegasus, the three brightest stars being of the second magnitude. It contains the {Andromeda Galaxy}, a spiral galaxy 2.2 million light years away.
Andros	1.
	syl	An+dros
	pron	<1@ndr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Aegean Sea, the northernmost of the Cyclades: long famous for wine. Capital: Andros. Pop.: 10457 (1971). Area: about 311 sq. km (120 sq. miles).
Andros	2.
	syl	An+dros
	pron	<1@ndr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the N West Indies, the largest of the Bahamas. Pop.: 8845 (1970). Area: 4144 sq. km (1600 sq. miles).
androsphinxes	infl
	head	androsphinx
	or	androsphinges
	syl	an+dro+sphinx:es
	pron	<-2sfinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
androsphinges	infl
	head	androsphinx
	or	androsphinxes
	syl	an+dro+sphin:ges
	pron	<-2sfinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
androsphinx	0.
	syl	an+dro+sphinx
	pron	<1@ndr*2sfiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphinx having the head of a man.
androsterone	0.
	syl	an+dros+ter+one
	pron	<@n1drost*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an androgenic steroid hormone produced in the testes. Formula: C\1\9H\3\0O\2.
-androus	ety	from New Latin -andrus, from Greek -andros, from an*_er man
-androus	0.
	syl	-an:drous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) indicating number or type of stamens.
	exam	1	diandrous.
-andry	ety	from Greek -andria, from an*_er man
-andry	0.
	syl	-an:dry
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating number of husbands.
	exam	1	polyandry.
Andvari	0.
	syl	And:va:ri
	pron	<@n1dwa:ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a dwarf who possessed a treasure hoard, which was robbed by Loki.
ane	0.
	syl	ane
	pron	<An>
	usage	determiner, pron., n.
	def	a Scot. word for {one}.
-ane	ety	coined to replace -ene, -ine, and -one 
-ane	0.
	syl	-ane
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating an alkane hydrocarbon.
	exam	1	hexane.
	infl
	head	anear
	syl	~
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
anear	1.
	syl	a:near
	pron	<*1ni*>
	pos	prep.
	def	near.
anear	2.
	syl	a:near
	pron	<*1ni*>
	pos	adv.
	def	nearly.
anecdotage	1.
	syl	an+ec+dot+age
	pron	<1@nik2d*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	anecdotes collectively.
anecdotage	2.
	syl	an+ec+dot+age
	pron	<1@nik2d*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Humorous.
	def	talkative or garrulous old age.
anecdote	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin anecdota unpublished items, from Greek anekdotos unpublished, from #7an -#7+ ekdotos published, from ekdidonai, from ek- out+ didonai to give
anecdote	0.
	syl	an+ec+dote
	pron	<1@nik2d*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a short usually amusing account of an incident, esp. a personal or biographical one.
anecdotal	sub
	head	anecdote
	or	anecdotic
	syl	an+ec+1do+tal
	pos	adj.
anecdotic	sub
	head	anecdote
	or	anecdotal
	syl	an+ec+1dot+ic
	pos	adj.
anechoic	0.
	syl	an+e:cho+ic
	pron	<2@ni1k*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a low degree of reverbera?!tion.
	exam	1	an anechoic recording studio.
anelace	0.
	syl	an+e:lace
	pron	<1@n*2lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {anlace}.
anele	ety	C14 anelen, from an- (from Old English an- #7on) #7+ elen to anoint (from ele oil, from Latin oleum) 
anele	0.
	syl	a:nele
	pron	<*1nEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to anoint, esp. to give extreme unction to.
anemia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek anaimia lack of blood
anemia	0.
	syl	a:ne:mi:a
	pron	<*1nEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {anaemia}.
anemic	0.
	syl	a:ne:mic
	pron	<*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {anaemic}.
anemo-	ety	from Greek anemos wind
anemo-	0.
	syl	a:ne:mo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating wind.
	exam	1	anemometer;
	exam	2	anemophilous.
anemochore	0.
	syl	a:nem:o+chore
	pron	<*1nEm*u2kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant in which the fruits or seeds are dispersed by wind.
anemograph	0.
	syl	a:nem:o+graph
	pron	<*1nem*u2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-recording anemometer.
anemographic	sub
	head	anemograph
	syl	a:nem:o+graph+ic
	pron	<*2nem*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
anemographically	sub
	head	anemograph
	syl	a:2nem:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anemography	0.
	syl	an+e:mog+ra+phy
	pron	<2@ni1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the technique of recording wind measurements.
anemology	0.
	syl	an+e:mol+o:gy
	pron	<2@ni1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of winds.
anemometer	1.
	syl	an+e:mom+e:ter
	pron	<2@ni1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wind gauge}. an instrument for recording the speed and often the direction of winds.
anemometer	2.
	syl	an+e:mom+e:ter
	pron	<2@ni1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument that measures the rate of movement of a fluid.
anemometric	sub
	head	anemometer
	syl	an+e:mo+met+ric
	pron	<2@nimo1metrik>
	pos	adj.
anemometrical	sub
	head	anemometer
	syl	an+e:mo+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
anemometry	0.
	syl	an+e:mom+e:try
	pron	<2@ni1momitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the technique of measuring wind speed and direction.
anemone	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: wind-flower, from anemos wind
anemone	0.
	syl	a:nem:o+ne
	pron	<*1nem*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous woodland plant of the genus of N temperate regions, such as the white-flowered ({wood anemone} or {windflower}) . Some cultivated anemones have lilac or pale blue flowers. See also {pasque flower}. Compare {sea anemone} (an animal).
anemone fish	0.
	syl	a:nem:o+ne fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of various damselfishes of the genus such as (clown anemone fish), that usually live closely associated with sea anemones.
anemophilous	0.
	syl	an+e:moph:i+lous
	pron	<2@ni1mofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowering plants such as grasses
	def	pollinated by the wind. Compare {entomophilous}.
anemophily	sub
	head	anemophilous
	syl	an+e:1moph:i+ly
	pos	n.
anemoscope	0.
	syl	a:nem:o+scope
	pron	<*1nem*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	any device that shows the presence and direction of a wind.
anent	ety	Old English on efen, literally: on even (ground)
anent	0.
	syl	a:nent
	pron	<*1nent>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	concerning; about.
anergy	ety	from New Latin anergia, from #7an -#7+ Greek ergon work
anergy	1.
	syl	an+er+gy
	pron	<1@n*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of energy.
anergy	2.
	syl	an+er+gy
	pron	<1@n*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	diminution or lack of immunity to an antigen.
anergic	sub
	head	anergy
	syl	a:ner+gic
	pron	<@1nR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
aneroid barometer	ety	C19 aneroid, from French, from #7an -#7+ Greek n*_eros wet+-#7oid 
aneroid barometer	0.
	syl	an+er+oid ba+rom+e:ter
	pron	<1@n*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring atmospheric pressure without the use of fluids. It consists of a partially evacuated metal chamber, the thin corrugated lid of which is displaced by variations in the external air pressure. This displacement is magnified by levers and made to operate a pointer.
anesthesia	0.
	syl	an+es+the:si:a
	pron	<2@nis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {anaesthesia}.
anaesthesiologist	alt
	head	anesthesiologist
	or	anesthesiologist
	syl	an+aes+the:si+ol:o+gist
	pron	<2@nis?!2TEzi1ol*Jist>
	pos	n.
anesthesiologist	0.
	or	anaesthesiologist
	syl	an+es+the:si+ol:o+gist
	pron	<2@nis?!2TEzi1ol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for an {anaesthetist}; in the U.S., a qualified doctor specializing in the administration of anaesthesia. Compare {anesthetist}.
anesthetic	0.
	syl	an+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2@nis1Tetik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {anaesthetic}.
anesthetist	0.
	syl	an+es+the+tist
	pron	<*1nEsT*tist>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a person qualified to administer anaesthesia, often a nurse or someone other than a physician. Compare {anesthesiologist}.
anestrus	0.
	syl	an+es+trus
	pron	<@n1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {anoestrus}.
anestrous	sub
	head	anestrus
	syl	an+1es+trous
	pos	adj.
anethole	ety	C19: from Latin an*_ethum dill, anise, from Greek an*_ethon 
anethole	0.
	syl	an+e:thole
	pron	<1@ni2T*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a white water-soluble crystalline substance with a liquorice-like odour, used as a flavouring and a sensitizer in the processing of colour photographs. Formula: CH\3CH:CHC\6H\4OCH\3.
Pico de	infl
	head	Aneto
	syl	Pi:co de
	pron	<1piko> <DA>
	pos	n.
Aneto	0.
	syl	A:ne:to
	pron	Spanish <a1nAto>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N Spain, near the French border: the highest in the Pyrenees. Height: 3404 m (11168 ft.).
aneuploid	1.
	syl	an:eu+ploid
	pron	<1@nju2plcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of polyploid cells or organisms
	def	having a chromosome number that is not an exact multiple of the haploid number, caused by one chromosome set being incomplete.
aneuploid	2.
	syl	an:eu+ploid
	pron	<1@nju2plcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell or individual of this type.
aneuploid	xref
	syl	an:eu+ploid
	pron	<1@nju2plcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {euploid}.
aneurin	ety	C20: from #7a (#7nti -)+(#7poly) #7neur (#7itis) + (#7vitam) #7in 
aneurin	0.
	syl	an:eu+rin
	pron	<*1nju*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {thiamine}.
aneurysm	ety	C15: from Greek aneurusma, from aneurunein to dilate, from eurunein to widen
aneurism	alt
	head	aneurysm
	or	aneurysm
	syl	an:eu+rism
	pron	<1@nj*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
aneurysm	0.
	or	aneurism
	syl	an:eu+rysm
	pron	<1@nj*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sac formed by abnormal dilation of the weakened wall of a blood vessel.
aneurysmal	sub
	head	aneurysm
	syl	an:eu+1rys+mal
	pos	adj.
aneurismal	sub
	head	aneurysm
	syl	an:eu+1ris+mal
	pos	adj.
aneurysmatic	sub
	head	aneurysm
	or	aneurismatic
	syl	an:eu+rys+1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
aneurismatic	sub
	head	aneurysm
	or	aneurysmatic
	syl	an:eu+ris+1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
aneurysmally	sub
	head	aneurysm
	syl	an:eu+1rys+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
aneurismally	sub
	head	aneurysm
	syl	an:eu+1ris+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
aneurysmatically	sub
	head	aneurysm
	or	aneurismatically
	syl	an:eu+rys+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aneurismatically	sub
	head	aneurysm
	or	aneurysmatically
	syl	an:eu+ris+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anew	ety	Old English of n*_iwe; see #7of, new 
anew	1.
	syl	a:new
	pron	<*1nju:>
	pos	adv.
	def	over again; once more.
anew	2.
	syl	a:new
	pron	<*1nju:>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a different way; afresh.
anfractuosity	1.
	syl	an+frac+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<2@nfr@kCu1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being anfractuous.
anfractuosity	2.
	syl	an+frac+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<2@nfr@kCu1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a winding, circuitous, or intricate passage, surface, process, etc.
anfractuous	ety	C17: from Late Latin anfractu*_osus, from Latin anfractus a digression, literally: a bending
anfractuous	0.
	syl	an+frac+tu+ous
	pron	<@n1fr@kCu*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by twists and turns; convoluted.
Angara	0.
	syl	An+ga+ra
	pron	Russian <anga1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the S Soviet Union, in Siberia, flowing from Lake Baikal north and west to the Yenisei River: important for hydroelectric power. Length: about 2100 km (1300 miles).
Angarsk	0.
	syl	An+garsk
	pron	Russian <an1garsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SE Soviet Union, in the southern RSFSR northwest of Irkutsk. Pop.: 228000 (1975 est.).
angary	ety	C19: from French angarie, from Late Latin angaria enforced service, from Greek angareia office of a courier, from angaros courier, of Persian origin
angary	0.
	syl	an+ga+ry
	pron	<1@Gg*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right of a belligerent state to use the property of a neutral state or to destroy it if necessary, subject to payment of full compensation to the owners.
angel	ety	Old English, from Late Latin angelus, from Greek angelos messenger
angel	1.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	one of a class of spiritual beings attendant upon God. In medieval angelology they are divided by rank into nine orders: seraphim, cherubim, thrones, dominations (or dominions), virtues, powers, principalities (or prince?!doms), archangels, and angels.
angel	2.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a divine messenger from God.
angel	3.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a guardian spirit.
angel	4.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventional representation of any of these beings, depicted in human form with wings.
angel	5.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, esp. a woman, who is kind, pure, or beautiful.
angel	6.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an investor in a venture, esp. a backer of a theatrical production.
angel	7.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {angel-noble}. a former English gold coin with a representation of the archangel Michael on it, first minted in Edward IV's reign.
angel	8.
	syl	an+gel
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unexplained signal on a radar screen.
Angelenos	infl
	head	Angeleno
	syl	An+ge+le:nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Angeleno	0.
	syl	An+ge+le:no
	pron	<2@nJ*1lEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Los Angeles.
Angel Falls	0.
	syl	An+gel Falls
	pos	n.
	def	a waterfall in SE Venezuela, on the Caroni River. Height (probably the highest in the world): 979 m (3211 ft.).
angelfish	infl
	or	angelfishes
	syl	an:gel+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
angelfishes	infl
	head	angelfish
	or	angelfish
	syl	an:gel+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
angelfish	1.
	syl	an:gel+fish
	pron	<1AnJ*l2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small tropical marine percoid fishes of the genus and related genera, which have a deep flattened brightly coloured body and brushlike teeth: family See also {butterfly fish}.
angelfish	2.
	syl	an:gel+fish
	pron	<1AnJ*l2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scalare}. a South American cichlid, of the Amazon region, having a compressed body and large dorsal and anal fins: a popular aquarium fish.
angelfish	3.
	syl	an:gel+fish
	pron	<1AnJ*l2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {angel shark}.
angelic	1.
	syl	an+gel+ic
	pron	<@n1Jelik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to angels.
angelic	2.
	syl	an+gel+ic
	pron	<@n1Jelik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	resembling an angel in beauty, purity, power, etc.
angelical	sub
	head	angelic
	syl	an+1gel:i+cal
	pos	adj.
angelically	sub
	head	angelic
	syl	an+1gel:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
angelica	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin (herba) angelica angelic herb
angelica	1.
	syl	an+gel+ic:a
	pron	<@n1Jelik*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {archangel}. any tall umbelliferous plant of the genus having compound leaves and clusters of small white or greenish flowers, esp. the aromatic seeds, leaves, and stems of which are used in medicine and cookery.
angelica	2.
	syl	an+gel+ic:a
	pron	<@n1Jelik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the candied stems of this plant, used for decorating and flavouring sweet dishes.
Angelic Doctor	0.
	syl	An+gel+ic Doc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an epithet of Saint Thomas Aquinas.
Fra	infl
	head	Angelico
	syl	Fra
	pos	n.
Angell	0.
	syl	An:gell
	pron	<1AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Nor@.man}. original name 1874-1967, English writer, pacifist, and economist, noted for his work on the economic futility of war, (1910): Nobel peace prize 1933.
angelology	0.
	syl	an+gel+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2AnJ*1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine or theory treating of angels.
fish	alt
	head	angel shark
	or	angel shark
	syl	fish
	pos	n.
angel shark	0.
	or	fish
	syl	an+gel shark
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sharks constituting the family such as that have very large flattened pectoral fins and occur in the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Also called: {monkfish}.
angels-on-horseback	0.
	syl	an:gels-on-horse:back
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a savoury of oysters wrapped in bacon slices and served on toast.
angel's tears	0.
	syl	an+gel's tears
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {{moonflower} (sense 2)}.
Angelus	ety	C17: Latin, from the phrase Angelus domini nuntiavit Mariae the angel of the Lord brought tidings to Mary
Angelus	1.
	syl	An+ge+lus
	pron	<1@nJil*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a series of prayers recited in the morning, at midday, and in the evening, commemorating the Annunciation and Incarnation.
Angelus	2.
	syl	An+ge+lus
	pron	<1@nJil*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the bell ({Angelus bell}) signalling the times of these prayers.
anger	ety	C12: from Old Norse angr grief; related to Old English enge, Old High German engi narrow, Latin angere to strangle
anger	1.
	syl	an+ger
	pron	<1@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of great annoyance or antagonism as the result of some real or supposed grievance; rage; wrath.
anger	2.
	syl	an+ger
	pron	<1@Gg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make angry; enrage.
Angers	0.
	syl	An+gers
	pron	French <*~a1ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W France, on the River Maine. Pop.: 142966 (1975).
Angevin	1.
	syl	An+ge+vin
	pron	<1@nJivin>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Anjou.
Angevin	2.
	syl	An+ge+vin
	pron	<1@nJivin>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a member of the Plantagenet royal line descended from Geoffrey, Count of Anjou, esp. one of the kings of England from Henry II to Richard II (1154-1216).
Angevin	3.
	syl	An+ge+vin
	pron	<1@nJivin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Anjou or its inhabitants.
Angevin	4.
	syl	An+ge+vin
	pron	<1@nJivin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Plantagenet kings of England between 1154 and 1216.
angina	ety	C16: from Latin: quinsy, from Greek ankhon*_e a strangling
angina	1.
	syl	an+gi+na
	pron	<@n1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease marked by painful attacks of spasmodic choking, such as Vincent's angina and quinsy.
angina	2.
	syl	an+gi+na
	pron	<@n1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {angina pectoris}.
anginal	sub
	head	angina
	syl	an+1gi+nal
	pos	adj.
anginose	sub
	head	angina
	or	anginous
	syl	an+gi+nose
	pron	<@n1JIn*us>, <-n*uz>
	pos	adj.
anginous	sub
	head	angina
	or	anginose
	syl	an+1gi+nous
	pos	adj.
angina pectoris	ety	C18: New Latin: angina of the chest
angina pectoris	0.
	syl	an+gi+na pec+to+ris
	pron	<1pAkt*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden intense pain in the chest, often accompanied by feelings of suffocation, caused by momentary lack of adequate blood supply to the heart muscle. Sometimes shortened to {angina}.
angio-	ety	from Greek angeion vessel
angiology	0.
	syl	an+gi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@nJi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the blood vessels and the lymphatic system.
angiomas	infl
	head	angioma
	or	angiomata
	syl	an+gi:o+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
angiomata	infl
	head	angioma
	or	angiomas
	syl	an+gi:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
angioma	0.
	syl	an+gi:o+ma
	pron	<2@nJi1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour consisting of a mass of blood vessels ({haemangioma}) or a mass of lymphatic vessels ({lymphangioma}) .
angiomatous	sub
	head	angioma
	syl	an+gi+1om:a+tous
	pos	adj.
angiosperm	0.
	syl	an+gi:o+sperm
	pron	<1@nJi*2spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any seed-bearing plant of the division in which the ovules are enclosed in an ovary, which develops into the fruit after fertilization; any flowering plant. Compare {gymnosperm}.
angiospermous	sub
	head	angiosperm
	syl	an+gi:o+1sper+mous
	pos	adj.
Angkor	0.
	syl	Ang+kor
	pron	<1@Gkc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large area of ruins in NW Cambodia, containing {Angkor Thom} (t@$$:m), the capital of the former Khmer Empire, and {Angkor Wat} (w$At), a three-storey temple, which were overgrown with dense jungle from the 14th to 19th centuries.
Angl	0.
	syl	Angl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Anglican.
angle	ety	C14: from French, from Old Latin angulus corner
angle	H1.1.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the space between two straight lines that diverge from a common point or between two planes that extend from a common line.
angle	H1.2.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the shape formed by two such lines or planes.
angle	H1.3.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which one such line or plane diverges from another, measured in degrees or radians.
angle	H1.4.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	an angular projection or recess; corner.
angle	H1.5.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	standpoint; point of view.
	exam	1	look at the question from another angle;
	exam	2	the angle of a newspaper article.
angle	H1.6.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a selfish or devious motive or purpose.
angle	H1.7.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {angle iron}.
angle	H1.8.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move in or bend into angles or an angle.
angle	H1.9.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (an article, statement, etc.) with a particular point of view.
angle	H1.10.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present, direct, or place at an angle.
angle	H1.11.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to turn or bend in a different direction.
	exam	1	the path angled sharply to the left.
angle	ety	Old English angul fishhook; related to Old High German ango, Latin uncus, Greek onkos 
angle	H2.1.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fish with a hook and line.
angle	H2.2.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to attempt to get.
	exam	1	he angled for a compliment.
angle	H2.3.
	syl	an+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any piece of fishing tackle, esp. a hook.
Angle	ety	from Latin Anglus, from Germanic (compare E#7nglish) , an inhabitant of Angul, a district in Schleswig (now Angeln) , a name identical with Old English angul hook, #7angle %2, referring to its shape
Angle	0.
	syl	An+gle
	pron	<1@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a West Germanic people from N Germany who invaded and settled large parts of E and N England in the 5th and 6th centuries #7a.d.
angle bracket	0.
	syl	an+gle brack+et
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of brackets having the shapes ?<#800034 and ?>#800035 .
angle iron	1.
	syl	an+gle i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {angle, angle bar}. an iron or a steel structural bar that has an L-shaped cross section.
angle iron	2.
	syl	an+gle i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of iron or steel forming an angle, esp. a right angle.
angle of attack	0.
	syl	an+gle of at+tack
	pos	n.
	def	the acute angle between the chord line of an aerofoil and the undisturbed relative airflow. Also called: {angle of incidence}.
angle of bank	0.
	syl	an+gle of bank
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between the lateral axis of an aircraft in flight and the horizontal.
angle of deviation	0.
	syl	an+gle of de+vi:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between the direction of the refracted ray and the direction of the incident ray when a ray of light passes from one medium to another.
angle of dip	0.
	syl	an+gle of dip
	pos	n.
	def	the full name {for {dip} (sense 29)}.
angle of incidence	1.
	syl	an+gle of in+ci+dence
	pos	n.
	def	the angle that a line or beam of radiation makes with a line perpendicular to the surface at the point of incidence.
angle of incidence	2.
	syl	an+gle of in+ci+dence
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {angle of attack}.
angle of incidence	3.
	syl	an+gle of in+ci+dence
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rigging angle of incidence}. the angle between the chord line of an aircraft wing or tailplane and the aircraft's longitudinal axis.
angle of reflection	0.
	syl	an+gle of re+flec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the angle that a beam of reflected radiation makes with the normal to a surface at the point of reflection.
angle of refraction	0.
	syl	an+gle of re+frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the angle that a refracted beam of radiation makes with the normal to the surface between two media at the point of refraction.
angle of repose	0.
	syl	an+gle of re+pose
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum angle to the horizontal at which rocks, soil, etc., will remain without sliding.
angle plate	0.
	syl	an+gle plate
	pos	n.
	def	a steel structural plate, esp. one in the shape of a right-angled triangle, used to connect structural members and stiffen frameworks.
angler	1.
	syl	an+gler
	pron	<1@Ggl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fishes with a rod and line.
angler	2.
	syl	an+gler
	pron	<1@Ggl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who schemes or uses devious methods to secure an advantage.
angler	3.
	syl	an+gler
	pron	<1@Ggl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {angler fish}. any spiny-finned fish of the order (or . They live at the bottom of the sea and typically have a long spiny movable dorsal fin with which they lure their prey.
Anglesey	0.
	syl	An+gle+sey
	pron	<1@GgLsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an island and, until 1974, a county of N Wales, now part of Gwynedd, separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Pop.: 59705 (1971). Area: 714 sq. km (276 sq. miles).
anglesite	ety	C19: from A#7nglesey, where it was first found
anglesite	0.
	syl	an+gle+site
	pron	<1@GgL2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or grey secondary mineral consisting of lead sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in lead-ore deposits and is a source of lead. Formula: PbSO\4.
angleworm	0.
	syl	an:gle+worm
	pron	<1@GgL2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an earthworm used as bait by anglers.
Anglia	0.
	syl	An+gli:a
	pron	<1@Ggli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Latin name for {England}.
Anglian	1.
	syl	An+gli:an
	pron	<1@Ggli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Angles or to the Anglian dialects of Old English.
Anglian	2.
	syl	An+gli:an
	pron	<1@Ggli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of Old and Middle English dialects spoken in the Midlands and the north of England, divided into Mercian and Northumbrian. See also {Kentish, West Saxon}.
Anglian	xref
	syl	An+gli:an
	pron	<1@Ggli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	See also {East Anglia}.
Anglican	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin Anglic*_anus, from Anglicus English, from Latin Angl*_i the Angles
Anglican	1.
	syl	An+gli+can
	pron	<1@Gglik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the Anglican communion.
Anglican	2.
	syl	An+gli+can
	pron	<1@Gglik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Church of England or one of the Churches in full communion with it.
Anglican Church	0.
	syl	An+gli+can Church
	pos	n.
	def	any Church of the Anglican Communion or the Anglican Communion itself.
Anglican Communion	0.
	syl	An+gli+can Com+mun+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a group of Christian Churches including the Church of England, the Church of Ireland, the Episcopal Church in Scotland, the Church in Wales, the Episcopal Church in the U.S., and certain other Churches, all of which are in full communion with each other.
Anglicanism	0.
	syl	An+gli+can+ism
	pron	<1@Gglik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine and practice of the Church of England and other Anglican Churches.
Anglice	ety	from Medieval Latin
Anglice	0.
	syl	An+gli+ce
	pron	<1@Gglisi>
	pos	adv.
	def	in English.
	exam	1	Roma, Anglice Rome.
Anglicism	1.
	syl	An+gli+cism
	pron	<1@Ggli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, phrase, or idiom peculiar to the English language, esp. as spoken in England.
Anglicism	2.
	syl	An+gli+cism
	pron	<1@Ggli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an English attitude, mannerism, custom, etc.
Anglicism	3.
	syl	An+gli+cism
	pron	<1@Ggli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or quality of being English.
Anglist	alt
	head	Anglicist
	or	Anglicist
	syl	An+glist
	pos	n.
Anglicist	0.
	or	Anglist
	syl	An+gli+cist
	pron	<1@Gglisist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an expert in or student of English literature or language.
anglicise	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	anglify
	syl	an+gli+cise
	pron	<1@Ggli2sIz>
anglify	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	anglicise
	syl	an+gli+fy
	pron	<1@Ggli2fI>
anglicizes	infl
	head	anglicize
	syl	an+gli+ciz:es
	pos	vb.
anglicizing	infl
	head	anglicize
	syl	an+gli+ciz+ing
	pos	vb.
anglicized	infl
	head	anglicize
	syl	an+gli+cized
	pos	vb.
anglicises	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	fies
	syl	an+gli+cis:es
	pos	vb.
anglicising	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	fying
	syl	an+gli+cis+ing
	pos	vb.
anglicised	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	fied
	syl	an+gli+cised
	pos	vb.
fies	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	anglicises
	syl	+fies
	pos	vb.
fying	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	anglicising
	syl	+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
fied	infl
	head	anglicize
	or	anglicised
	syl	+fied.
	pos	vb.
anglicize	xref
	syl	an+gli+cize
	pron	<1@Ggli2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	to make or become English in outlook, attitude, form, etc.
anglicization	sub
	head	anglicize
	or	anglicisation
	syl	an+gli+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
anglicisation	sub
	head	anglicize
	or	anglicization
	syl	an+gli+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
angling	0.a.
	syl	an+gling
	pron	<1@GgliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or sport of catching fish with a rod and line and a baited hook or other lure, such as a fly; fishing.
angling	0.b.
	syl	an+gling
	pron	<1@GgliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an angling contest.
Anglo-	ety	from Medieval Latin Angli*_i 
Anglo-	0.
	syl	An:glo-
	pron	<1@Ggl*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting English or England.
	exam	1	Anglo-Saxon.
Anglo-American	1.
	syl	An:glo-A:mer:i:can
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to relations between England and the United States or their peoples.
Anglo-American	2.
	syl	An:glo-A:mer:i:can
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an inhabitant or citizen of the United States who was or whose ancestors were born in England.
Anglo-Catholic	1.
	syl	An:glo-Cath:o:lic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a group within the Church of England or the Anglican Communion that emphasizes the Catholic elements in its teaching and practice.
Anglo-Catholic	2.
	syl	An:glo-Cath:o:lic
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this group. &- {An@.glo-Ca@.thol@.i@.cism}
Anglo-French	1.
	syl	An:glo-French
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to England and France.
Anglo-French	2.
	syl	An:glo-French
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Anglo-French.
Anglo-French	3.
	syl	An:glo-French
	pos	n.
	def	the Norman-French language of medieval England.
Anglo-Indian	1.
	syl	An:glo-In:di:an
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to England and India.
Anglo-Indian	2.
	syl	An:glo-In:di:an
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to Anglo-Indians.
Anglo-Indian	3.
	syl	An:glo-In:di:an
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	introduced into English from an Indian language. {~}
Anglo-Indian	4.
	syl	An:glo-In:di:an
	pos	adj.
	def	a person of mixed British and Indian descent.
Anglo-Indian	5.
	syl	An:glo-In:di:an
	pos	adj.
	def	an Englishman who lives or has lived for a long time in India.
Anglo-Irish	1.
	syl	An:glo-I:rish
	pos	n.
	mod	preceded by the; functioning as; pl.
	def	the inhabitants of Ireland of English birth or descent.
Anglo-Irish	2.
	syl	An:glo-I:rish
	pos	n.
	def	the English language as spoken in Ireland.
Anglo-Irish	3.
	syl	An:glo-I:rish
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Anglo-Irish.
Anglo-Irish	4.
	syl	An:glo-I:rish
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to English and Irish.
Anglo-Irish	5.
	syl	An:glo-I:rish
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the English language as spoken in Ireland.
Anglomania	0.
	syl	An+glo+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2@Ggl*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive respect for English customs, etc.
Anglomaniac	sub
	head	Anglomania
	syl	An+glo+1ma+ni+ac
	pos	n.
Anglo-Norman	1.
	syl	An:glo-Nor:man
	pos	adj.
	qual	History.
	def	relating to the Norman conquerors of England, their society, or their language.
Anglo-Norman	2.
	syl	An:glo-Nor:man
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a Norman inhabitant of England after 1066.
Anglo-Norman	3.
	syl	An:glo-Nor:man
	pos	n.
	def	the Anglo-French language.
Anglophil	alt
	head	Anglophile
	or	Anglophile
	syl	An+glo+phil
	pos	n.
Anglophile	0.
	or	Anglophil
	syl	An+glo+phile
	pron	<1@Ggl*ufil>, <-2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having admiration for England or the English.
Anglophilia	sub
	head	Anglophile
	syl	An+glo+phil:i:a
	pron	<2@Ggl*u1fili*>
	pos	n.
Anglophiliac	sub
	head	Anglophile
	or	Anglophilic
	syl	An+glo+phil:i+ac
	pron	<2@Ggl*u1fili2@k>
	pos	adj.
Anglophilic	sub
	head	Anglophile
	or	Anglophiliac
	syl	An:glo+phil+ic
	pron	<2@Ggl*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
Anglophobe	0.
	syl	An+glo+phobe
	pron	<1@Ggl*u2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hates or fears England or its people.
Anglophobia	sub
	head	Anglophobe
	syl	An+glo+1pho+bi:a
	pos	n.
Anglophone	1.
	syl	An+glo+phone
	pron	<1@Ggl*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks English, esp. a native speaker.
Anglophone	2.
	syl	An+glo+phone
	pron	<1@Ggl*2f*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	speaking English.
Anglo-Saxon	1.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the West Germanic tribes (Angles, Saxons, and Jutes) that settled in Britain from the 5th century #7a.d. and were dominant until the Norman conquest.
Anglo-Saxon	2.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these tribes. See {Old English}.
Anglo-Saxon	3.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	n.
	def	any White person whose native language is English and whose cultural affiliations are those common to Britain and the U.S.
Anglo-Saxon	4.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	plain blunt English, esp. English containing taboo words.
Anglo-Saxon	5.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	adj.
	def	forming part of the Germanic element in Modern English.
	exam	1	@6forget@9 is an Anglo-Saxon word.
Anglo-Saxon	6.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Anglo-Saxons or the Old English language.
Anglo-Saxon	7.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the White Protestant culture of Britain and the U.S.
Anglo-Saxon	8.
	syl	An:glo-Sax:on
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of English speech or writing
	def	plain and blunt.
Angola	0.
	syl	An+go+la
	pron	<@G1g*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SW Africa, on the Atlantic: includes the enclave of Cabinda, north of the River Congo; a Portuguese colony from 1575 until its independence in 1975. It consists of a narrow coastal plain with a large fertile plateau in the east. Currency: kwanza. Capital: Luanda. Pop.: 5673046 (1970). Area: 1246693 sq. km (481351 sq. miles).
Angolan	sub
	head	Angola
	syl	An+1go+lan
	pos	adj. n.
angora	1.a.
	syl	an+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the long soft hair of the outer coat of the Angora goat or the fur of the Angora rabbit.
angora	1.b.
	syl	an+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	yarn, cloth, or clothing made from this hair.
angora	1.c.
	syl	an+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a material made to resemble this yarn or cloth.
angora	1.d.
	syl	an+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; as modifier; an angora sweater.
	def	See also {mohair}.
angora	2.
	syl	an+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an idiot; fool.
Angora	1.
	syl	An+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>, <1@Gg*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1930) of {Ankara}.
Angora	2.
	syl	An+go+ra
	pron	<@G1gc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Angora cat, Angora goat}, or {Angora rabbit}.
Angora cat	0.
	syl	An+go+ra cat
	pos	n.
	def	a former long-haired variety of cat, similar to the Persian.
Angora goat	0.
	syl	An+go+ra goat
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic goat with long soft hair.
Angora rabbit	0.
	syl	An+go+ra rab+bit
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of rabbit with long usually white silky hair.
Angostura	0.
	syl	An+go+stu+ra
	pron	Spanish <2aGgo1stura>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1764-1846) for {Ciudad Bol*'ivar}.
angostura bark	0.
	syl	an+gos+tu+ra bark
	pron	<2@Gg*1stju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bitter aromatic bark of certain South American rutaceous trees of the genus or used to make angostura bitters and formerly used medicinally to reduce fever.
angostura bitters	0.
	syl	an+gos+tu+ra bit+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a bitter aromatic tonic, used as a flavouring in alcoholic drinks.
Angra do Hero'ismo	0.
	syl	An+gra do He+ro+*'is+mo
	pron	Portuguese <1*~*Ggr*> <Du> <i1rwiZmu>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Azores, on Terceira Island. Pop.: 40362 (1970).
angrier	infl
	head	angry
	syl	an+gri+er
	pos	adj.
angriest	infl
	head	angry
	syl	an+gri+est.
	pos	adj.
angry	1.
	syl	an+gry
	pron	<1@Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or expressing annoyance, animosity, or resentment; enraged.
angry	2.
	syl	an+gry
	pron	<1@Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of anger.
	exam	1	angry clouds.
angry	3.
	syl	an+gry
	pron	<1@Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	severely inflamed.
	exam	1	an angry sore.
angrily	sub
	head	angry
	syl	an+gri+ly
	pos	adv.
angry young man	1.
	syl	an+gry young man
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of several British novelists and playwrights of the 1950s who shared a hostility towards the established traditions and ruling elements of their country.
angry young man	2.
	syl	an+gry young man
	pos	n.
	def	any similarly rebellious person or group.
angst	ety	German
angst	0.
	syl	angst
	pron	<@Gst>, German <aGst>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute but nonspecific sense of anxiety or remorse.
angstrom	ety	C20: named after Anders J. *%A#7ngstr*"om 
angstrom	0.
	syl	ang+strom
	pron	<1@Gstr^m>, <-str*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to 10%-%1%0 metre, used principally to express the wavelengths of electromagnetic radiations. It is equivalent to 0.1 nanometre. Symbol: *%A or A Also called: {angstrom unit}.
Anders Jonas	infl
	head	Angstrom
	syl	*%An:ders Jo:nas
	pron	<1and*rs> <1ju:nas>
	pos	n.
Angstrom	0.
	syl	*%Ang:str*"om
	pron	<1@Gstr*m>, Swedish <1cGstr@om>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-74, Swedish physicist, noted for his work on spectroscopy and solar physics.
Anguilla	0.
	syl	An+guil+la
	pron	<@G1gwil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands: part of the British territory of St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. Pop.: 5500 (1970 est.); area: 90 sq. km (35 sq. miles).
anguilliform	ety	C17: from Latin anguilla eel, diminutive of anguis snake
anguilliform	0.
	syl	an+guil+li+form
	pron	<@G1gwili2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape or form of an eel.
anguine	ety	C17: from Latin angu*_inus, from anguis snake
anguine	0.
	syl	an+guine
	pron	<1@Ggwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or similar to a snake.
anguish	ety	C13: from Old French angoisse a strangling, from Latin angustia narrowness, from angustus narrow
anguish	1.
	syl	an+guish
	pron	<1@GgwiS>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme pain or misery; mental or physical torture; agony.
anguish	2.
	syl	an+guish
	pron	<1@GgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to afflict or be afflicted with anguish.
angular	ety	C15: from Latin angul*_aris, from angulus #7angle %1
angular	1.
	syl	an+gu+lar
	pron	<1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lean or bony.
angular	2.
	syl	an+gu+lar
	pron	<1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	awkward or stiff in manner or movement.
angular	3.
	syl	an+gu+lar
	pron	<1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an angle or angles.
angular	4.
	syl	an+gu+lar
	pron	<1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	placed at an angle.
angular	5.
	syl	an+gu+lar
	pron	<1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured by an angle or by the rate at which an angle changes.
angularly	sub
	head	angular
	syl	an+gu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
angularness	sub
	head	angular
	syl	an+gu+lar+ness
	pos	n.
angular acceleration	0.
	syl	an+gu+lar ac+cel+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of change of angular velocity.
angularities	infl
	head	angularity
	syl	an+gu+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
angularity	1.
	syl	an+gu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2@Ggju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being angular.
angularity	2.
	syl	an+gu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2@Ggju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	an angular form or shape.
angular momentum	0.
	syl	an+gu+lar mo+men+tum
	pos	n.
	def	the product of the momentum of a rotating body and its distance from the axis of rotation.
angular velocity	0.
	syl	an+gu+lar ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the velocity of a body rotating about@T a@T fixed@T point@T measured@T as@T the@T rate@T of @T change@T of@T the@T angle subtended at that fixed point by the path of the body. Symbol: #Gw
angulate	ety	C18: from Late Latin angul*_are to make angled, from Latin angulus #7angle %1
angulate	1.
	syl	an+gu+late
	pron	<1@Ggjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having angles or an angular shape.
angulate	2.
	syl	an+gu+late
	pron	<1@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become angular.
angulated	sub
	head	angulate
	syl	an+gu+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
angulation	1.
	syl	an+gu+la+tion
	pron	<2@Ggju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an angular formation.
angulation	2.
	syl	an+gu+la+tion
	pron	<2@Ggju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the precise measurement of angles.
Angus	0.
	syl	An+gus
	pron	<1@Gg*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of E Scotland, now part of Tayside region.
Angus Og	0.
	syl	An:gus Og
	pron	<*ug>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish myth.
	def	the god of love and beauty.
angwantibo	ety	C19: from Efik
angwantibos	infl
	head	angwantibo
	syl	ang+wan+ti+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
angwantibo	0.
	syl	ang+wan+ti+bo
	pron	<@G1gw@nti2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare gold-coloured prosimian primate, having digits that are specialized as a pair of pincers for climbing: family (lorises). Also called: {golden potto}.
Anhalt	0.
	syl	An+halt
	pron	German <1anhalt>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of central Germany, now part of West Germany.
anhedral	0.
	syl	an+he+dral
	pron	<@n1hEdr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the downward inclination of an aircraft wing in relation to the lateral axis. Compare {{dihedral} (sense 3)}.
anhinga	ety	C18: via Portuguese from Tupi
anhinga	0.
	syl	an+hin+ga
	pron	<@n1hiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {darter} (the bird).
Anhwei	0.
	syl	An+hwei
	pron	<1@n1wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E China, crossed by the Yangtze River. Capital: Hofei. Pop.: 35000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 13986 sq. km (54000 sq. miles).
anhydride	ety	C19: from #7anhydr (#7ous) #7+ -#7ide 
anhydride	1.
	syl	an+hy+dride
	pron	<@n1hIdrId>, <-drid>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound that has been formed from another compound by dehydration.
anhydride	2.
	syl	an+hy+dride
	pron	<@n1hIdrId>, <-drid>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound that forms an acid or base when added to water.
anhydride	3.
	syl	an+hy+dride
	pron	<@n1hIdrId>, <-drid>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing the group -CO.O.CO- formed by removal of one water molecule from two carboxyl groups.
anhydrite	ety	C19: from #7anhydr (#7ous) #7+ -#7ite %1
anhydrite	0.
	syl	an+hy+drite
	pron	<@n1hIdrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a glassy colourless to grey mineral consisting of anhydrous calcium sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form, found in sedimentary rocks. Formula: CaSO\4.
anhydrous	ety	C19: from Greek anudros; see #7an -#7, hydro -
anhydrous	0.
	syl	an+hy+drous
	pron	<@n1hIdr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing no water, esp. no water of crystallization.
ani	ety	Spanish an*'i, from Tupi
anis	infl
	head	ani
	syl	a:nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ani	0.
	syl	a:ni
	pron	<1a:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several gregarious tropical American birds of the genus family (cuckoos). They have a black plumage, long square-tipped tail, and heavily hooked bill.
Aniakchak	0.
	syl	An:i+ak+chak
	pron	<2@ni1@kC@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an active volcanic crater in SW Alaska, on the Alaska Peninsula: the largest explosion crater in the world. Height: 1347 m (4420 ft.). Diameter: 9 km (6 miles).
aniconic	ety	C19: from #7an -+#7iconic 
aniconic	0.
	syl	an+i:con+ic
	pron	<2@nI1konik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of images of deities, symbols, etc.
	def	not portrayed in a human or animal form.
anil	ety	C16: from Portuguese, from Arabic an-*_nil, the indigo, from Sanskrit n*_ila dark blue
anil	0.
	syl	an:il
	pron	<1@nil>
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous West Indian shrub, a source of indigo. Also called: {indigo}.
anile	ety	C17: from Latin an*_ilis, from anus old woman
anile	0.
	syl	an+ile
	pron	<1@nIl>, <1AnIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a feeble old woman.
anility	sub
	head	anile
	syl	a:nil+i:ty
	pron	<*1nil?!iti>
	pos	n.
aniline	0.
	syl	an:i+line
	pron	<1@nilin>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily pungent poisonous liquid used in the manufacture of dyes, plastics, pharmaceuticals, and explosives. Formula: C\6H\5NH\2. Also called: {phenyl?!amine}.
aniline dye	0.
	syl	an:i+line dye
	pos	n.
	def	any synthetic dye originally made from raw materials, such as aniline, found in coal tar.
anilingus	ety	C20: from ani- #7anus+ -lingus, as in #7cunnilingus 
anilingus	0.
	syl	a:ni+lin+gus
	pron	<2Ani1liGg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual stimulation involving oral contact with the anus.
anim	0.
	syl	anim.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	animato.
anima	ety	Latin: air, breath, spirit, feminine of #7animus 
anima	0.a.
	syl	an:i+ma
	pron	<1@nim*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jungian psychology
	def	the inner personality, which is in communication with the unconscious.
anima	0.b.
	syl	an:i+ma
	pron	<1@nim*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jungian psychology
	def	the feminine principle as present in the male unconscious. See also {animus}.
animadversion	1.
	syl	an:i+mad+ver+sion
	pron	<2@nim@d1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	criticism or censure.
animadversion	2.
	syl	an:i+mad+ver+sion
	pron	<2@nim@d1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a carefully considered observation.
animadvert	ety	C16: from Latin animadvertere to notice, pay attention, from animus mind+ advertere to turn to, from vertere to turn
animadvert	1.
	syl	an:i+mad+vert
	pron	<2@nim@d1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to comment with strong criticism (upon); make censorious remarks (about).
animadvert	2.
	syl	an:i+mad+vert
	pron	<2@nim@d1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an observation or comment.
animal	ety	C14: from Latin animal (n.), from anim*_alis (adj.) living, breathing; see #7anima 
animal	1.
	syl	an:i+mal
	pron	<1@nim*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any living organism characterized by voluntary movement, the possession of cells with noncellulose cell walls and specialized sense organs enabling rapid response to stimuli, and the ingestion of complex organic substances such as plants and other animals.
animal	2.
	syl	an:i+mal
	pron	<1@nim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any mammal, esp. any mammal except man.
animal	3.
	syl	an:i+mal
	pron	<1@nim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a brutish person.
animal	4.
	syl	an:i+mal
	pron	<1@nim*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	a person or thing (esp. in the phrase {no such animal) }.
animal	5.
	syl	an:i+mal
	pron	<1@nim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to animals.
	exam	1	animal products;
	exam	2	an animal characteristic.
animal	6.
	syl	an:i+mal
	pron	<1@nim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the physical needs or desires; carnal; sensual.
animalcule	ety	C16: from New Latin animalculum a small #7animal 
animalculum	alt
	head	animalcule
	or	animalcule
	syl	an:i+mal+cu+lum
	pron	<2@ni?!1m@lkjul*m>
	pos	n.
animalcules	infl
	head	animalcule
	or	animalcula
	syl	an:i+mal+cules
	pron	<-kjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
animalcula	infl
	head	animalcule
	or	animalcules
	syl	an:i+mal+cu+la
	pron	<-kjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
animalcule	0.
	or	animalculum
	syl	an:i+mal+cule
	pron	<2@ni1m@lkju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a microscopic animal such as an amoeba or rotifer.
animalcular	sub
	head	animalcule
	syl	an:i+1mal+cu+lar
	pos	adj.
animal husbandry	0.
	syl	an:i+mal hus+band+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the science of breeding, rearing, and caring for farm animals.
animalism	1.
	syl	an:i+mal+ism
	pron	<1@nim*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality.
animalism	2.
	syl	an:i+mal+ism
	pron	<1@nim*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature.
animalism	3.
	syl	an:i+mal+ism
	pron	<1@nim*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals.
animalist	sub
	head	animalism
	syl	an:i+mal+ist
	pos	n.
animality	1.
	syl	an:i+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2@ni1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the animal side of man, as opposed to the intellectual or spiritual.
animality	2.
	syl	an:i+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2@ni1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being or having the characteristics of an animal.
animalise	alt
	head	animalize
	or	animalize
	syl	an:i+mal+ise
	pron	<1@nim*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
animalize	0.
	or	animalise
	syl	an:i+mal+ize
	pron	<1@nim*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rouse to brutality or sensuality or make brutal or sensual.
animalization	sub
	head	animalize
	or	animalisation
	syl	an:i+mal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
animalisation	sub
	head	animalize
	or	animalization
	syl	an:i+mal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
animal kingdom	0.
	syl	an:i+mal king+dom
	pos	n.
	def	a category of living organisms comprising all animals. Compare {plant kingdom, mineral kingdom}.
animal magnetism	1.
	syl	an:i+mal mag+net+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Sometimes facetious.
	def	the quality of being attractive, esp. to members of the opposite sex.
animal magnetism	2.
	syl	an:i+mal mag+net+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	hypnotism.
animal starch	0.
	syl	an:i+mal starch
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {glycogen}.
animate	ety	C16: from Latin anim*_are to fill with breath, make alive, from anima breath, spirit &- #!an@.i+@!mat+ed+ly adv.
animate	1.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@ni2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give life to or cause to come alive.
animate	2.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@ni2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make gay or lively; enliven.
animate	3.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@ni2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage or inspire.
animate	4.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@ni2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart motion to; move to action or work.
animate	5.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@ni2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record on film so as to give movement to.
	exam	1	an animated cartoon.
animate	6.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@nimit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	being alive or having life.
animate	7.
	syl	an:i+mate
	pron	<1@nimit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	gay, spirited, or lively.
animated cartoon	0.
	syl	an:i+mat+ed car+toon
	pos	n.
	def	a film produced by photographing a series of gradually changing drawings, etc., which give the illusion of movement when the series is projected rapidly.
animation	1.
	syl	an:i+ma+tion
	pron	<2@ni1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness; vivacity.
animation	2.
	syl	an:i+ma+tion
	pron	<2@ni1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being alive.
animation	3.a.
	syl	an:i+ma+tion
	pron	<2@ni1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the techniques used in the production of animated cartoons.
animation	3.b.
	syl	an:i+ma+tion
	pron	<2@ni1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {animated cartoon}.
animatism	0.
	syl	an:i+ma+tism
	pron	<1@nim*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that inanimate objects have consciousness.
animato	ety	Italian
animato	0.
	syl	a:ni+ma+to
	pron	<2@ni1ma:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	lively; animated.
animater	alt
	head	animator
	or	animator
	syl	an:i+mat+er
	pron	<1@ni2mAt*>
	pos	n.
animator	0.
	or	animater
	syl	an:i+ma+tor
	pron	<1@ni2mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist who produces animated cartoons.
anim'e	ety	French: of uncertain origin
anim'e	0.
	syl	an:i+m*'e
	pron	<1@ni2mA>, <-mi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various resins, esp. that obtained from the tropical American leguminous tree
animism	ety	C19: from Latin anima vital breath, spirit
animism	1.
	syl	an:i+mism
	pron	<1@ni2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that natural objects, phenomena, and the universe itself possess souls.
animism	2.
	syl	an:i+mism
	pron	<1@ni2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophies of Plato and Pythagoras
	def	the hypothesis that there is an immaterial force that animates the universe.
animist	sub
	head	animism
	syl	an:i+mist
	pos	n.
animistic	sub
	head	animism
	syl	an:i+mis+tic
	pron	<2@ni1mistik>
	pos	adj.
animosity	ety	C15: from Late Latin anim*_osit*_as, from Latin anim*_osus spirited, from #7animus 
animosities	infl
	head	animosity
	syl	an:i+mos+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
animosity	0.
	syl	an:i+mos+i:ty
	pron	<2@ni1mositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful and active dislike or hostility; enmity.
animus	ety	C19: from Latin: mind, spirit
animus	1.
	syl	an:i+mus
	pron	<1@nim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	intense dislike; hatred; animosity.
animus	2.
	syl	an:i+mus
	pron	<1@nim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	motive, intention, or purpose.
animus	3.
	syl	an:i+mus
	pron	<1@nim*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jungian psychology
	def	the masculine principle present in the female unconscious. See also {anima}.
anion	ety	C19: from #7ana -#7+#7ion  &- an@.i+on+ic (@!@ana$I#!$An$Ik) adj.
anion	0.
	syl	an+i:on
	pron	<1@n2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a negatively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the anode during electrolysis. Compare {cation}.
anise	ety	C13: from Old French anis, via Latin from Greek anison 
anise	0.
	syl	an+ise
	pron	<1@nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean umbelliferous plant, having clusters of small yellowish-white flowers and liquorice-flavoured seeds (see {aniseed) }.
aniseed	0.
	syl	an:i+seed
	pron	<1@ni2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquorice-flavoured aromatic seeds of the anise plant, used medicinally for expelling intestinal gas and in cookery as a flavouring, esp. in cakes. Also called: {anise}.
aniseikonia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7aniso -#7+ Greek eikon image
aniseikonia	0.
	syl	an+is:ei+ko+ni:a
	pron	<2@nIsI1k*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a visual defect in which the shape and size of an object seen by one eye differs from that seen by the other eye.
aniseikonic	sub
	head	aniseikonia
	syl	an+is:ei+1kon+ic
	pos	adj.
anisette	ety	C19: from French; see #7anise, -#7ette 
anisette	0.
	syl	an:i+sette
	pron	<2@ni1zet>, <-1set>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquorice-flavoured liqueur made from aniseed.
aniso-	ety	New Latin, from Greek anisos; see #7an -#7, iso -
anisodactyl	1.
	syl	an+i:so+dac+tyl
	pron	<@n2Is*u1d@ktil>, <2@nI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of the feet of passerine birds
	def	having the first toe directed backwards and the other three toes directed forwards.
anisodactyl	2.
	syl	an+i:so+dac+tyl
	pron	<@n2Is*u1d@ktil>, <2@nI->
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a bird having this type of feet.
anisogamy	0.
	syl	an:i+sog:a+my
	pron	<2@nI1sog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of sexual reproduction in which the gametes are dissimilar, either in size alone or in size and form.
anisogamous	sub
	head	anisogamy
	syl	an:i+1sog:a+mous
	pos	adj.
anisole	ety	C19: from #7anise+ -#7ole 
anisole	0.
	syl	an:i+sole
	pron	<1@ni2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid used as a solvent and vermicide and in perfume and flavouring. Formula: C\6H\5OCH\3; relative density: 0.996; melting pt.: -37.5?%C; boiling pt.: 155?%C.
anisomerous	0.
	syl	an+i:som+er+ous
	pron	<2@ni1som*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having floral whorls that differ in the number of their parts. Compare {{isomerous} (sense 2)}.
anisometric	1.
	syl	an+i:so+met+ric
	pron	<@n2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not isometric; having unsymmetrical parts or unequal measurements.
anisometric	2.
	syl	an+i:so+met+ric
	pron	<@n2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having unequal axes.
anisometropia	0.
	syl	an+i:so+me:tro+pi:a
	pron	<@n2Is*um*1tr*upi*>, <2@nI->
	pos	n.
	def	an im?!balance in the power of the two eyes to refract light.
anisotropic	1.
	syl	an+i:so+trop+ic
	pron	<@n2Is*u1tropik>, <2@nI->
	pos	adj.
	def	not isotropic; having different physical properties in different directions.
	exam	1	anisotropic crystals.
anisotropic	2.
	syl	an+i:so+trop+ic
	pron	<@n2Is*u1tropik>, <2@nI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	responding unequally to an external stimulus in different parts of the plant. &- {an+@!i@.so+#!trop@.i+cal+ly}
anisotropy	sub
	head	anisotropic
	syl	an+i:sot+ro+py
	pron	<2@nI1sotr*pi>
	pos	n.
Anjou	0.
	syl	An+jou
	pron	French <*~a1Zu>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of W France, in the Loire valley: a medieval countship from the 10th century, belonging to the English crown from 1154 until 1204; annexed by France in 1480.
Ankara	0.
	syl	An+ka+ra
	pron	<1@Gk*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Turkey, an ancient city in the Anatolian highlands: first a capital in the 3rd century #7b.c., in the Celtic kingdom of Galatia. Pop.: 1701004 (1975). Ancient name: {Ancyra}. Former name (until 1930): {Angora}.
ankerite	ety	C19: named after M. J. Anker (died 1843), Austrian mineralogist
ankerite	0.
	syl	an+ker+ite
	pron	<1@Gk*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish to brown mineral that resembles dolomite and consists of a carbonate of calcium, magnesium, and iron. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe)CO\3.
ankh	ety	from Egyptian `nh life, soul
ankh	0.
	syl	ankh
	pron	<@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall cross with a loop on the top, symbolizing eternal life: often appearing in Egyptian personal names, such as Tutankhamen. Also called: {ansate cross, crux ansata}.
Anking	0.
	syl	An+king
	pron	<1a:n1kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, capital of Anhwei province, on the Yangtze River: famous seven-storeyed pagoda. Pop.: 105300 (1953).
ankle	ety	C14: from Old Norse; related to German, Dutch enkel, Latin angulus #7angle %1
ankle	1.
	syl	an+kle
	pron	<1@GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint connecting the leg and the foot. See {talus%1}.
ankle	2.
	syl	an+kle
	pron	<1@GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the leg just above the foot.
anklebone	0.
	syl	an:kle+bone
	pron	<1@GkL2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {talus%1}.
ankle sock	0.
	syl	an+kle sock
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a short sock coming up to the ankle. U.S. term: {anklet}.
anklet	1.
	syl	an+klet
	pron	<1@Gklit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental chain worn around the ankle.
anklet	2.
	syl	an+klet
	pron	<1@Gklit>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {ankle sock}.
ankus	ety	from Hindi
ankus	infl
	or	ankuses
	syl	an+kus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ankuses	infl
	head	ankus
	or	ankus
	syl	an+kus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ankus	0.
	syl	an+kus
	pron	<1@Gk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick used, esp. in India, for goading elephants.
ankylosaur	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Greek ankulos crooked+ -#7saur 
ankylosaur	0.
	syl	an+ky+lo+saur
	pron	<1@Gkil*u2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various quadrupedal herbivorous ornithischian dinosaurs constituting the suborder which were most abundant in upper Cretaceous times and had a very heavily armoured tanklike body.
anchylose	alt
	head	ankylose
	or	ankylose
	syl	an+chy+lose
	pron	<1@Gki2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	vb.
ankylose	0.
	or	anchylose
	syl	an+ky+lose
	pron	<1@Gki2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of bones in a joint, etc.
	def	to fuse or stiffen by ankylosis.
ankylosis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek ankuloun to crook
anchylosis	alt
	head	ankylosis
	or	ankylosis
	syl	an+chy+lo+sis
	pron	<2@Gki1l*usis>
	pos	n.
ankylosis	0.
	or	anchylosis
	syl	an+ky+lo+sis
	pron	<2@Gki1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal adhesion or immobility of the bones in a joint, as by a direct joining of the bones, a fibrous growth of tissues within the joint, or surgery.
ankylotic	sub
	head	ankylosis
	or	anchylotic
	syl	an+ky+lot+ic
	pron	<2@Gki1lotik>
	pos	adj.
anchylotic	sub
	head	ankylosis
	or	ankylotic
	syl	an+chy+lot+ic
	pron	<2@Gki1lotik>
	pos	adj.
ankylostomiasis	0.
	syl	an+ky+los+to+mi:a+sis
	pron	<2@Gki2lost*1mI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ancylostomiasis}.
anlace	ety	C13: of unknown origin
anelace	alt
	head	anlace
	or	anlace
	syl	an+e:lace
	pron	<1@n*2lAs>
	pos	n.
anlace	0.
	or	anelace
	syl	an+lace
	pron	<1@nlis>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval short dagger with a broad tapering blade.
anlage	ety	German: predisposition, layout
anlagen	infl
	head	anlage
	or	anlages
	syl	an+la+gen
	pron	<-g*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anlages	infl
	head	anlage
	or	anlagen
	syl	an+la+ges.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anlage	0.
	syl	an+la+ge
	pron	<1@n2la:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {primordium}.
ann	1.
	syl	ann.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	annals (periodical publications).
ann	2.
	syl	ann.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	an?!nual.
ann	3.
	syl	ann.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	annuity.
anna	ety	C18: from Hindi *_an*_a 
anna	0.
	syl	an:na
	pron	<1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Indian copper coin, worth one sixteenth of a rupee.
Annaba	0.
	syl	An+na+ba
	pron	<1@n*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Algeria: site of the Roman city of Hippo Regius. Pop.: 152006 (1966). Former name: {B*^one}.
annabergite	ety	C19: named after Annaberg in Saxony, where it was discovered; see -#7ite %1
annabergite	0.
	syl	an+na+berg+ite
	pron	<1@n*2bR:gIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare green secondary mineral consisting of hydrated nickel arsenate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: Ni\3(AsO\4)\2.8H\2O. Also called: {nickel bloom}.
annal	0.
	syl	an+nal
	pron	<1@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the recorded events of one year. See also {annals}.
annals	ety	C16: from Latin (libr*_i) ann*_al*_es yearly (books), from annus year &- #!an+nal+ist n. &- @!an+nal+#!is+tic adj.
annals	1.
	syl	an+nals
	pron	<1@nLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	yearly records of events, generally in chronological order.
annals	2.
	syl	an+nals
	pron	<1@nLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	history or records of history in general.
annals	3.
	syl	an+nals
	pron	<1@nLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	regular reports of the work of a society, learned body, etc.
Anam	alt
	head	Annam
	or	Annam
	syl	A:nam
	pron	<@1n@m>, <1@n@m>
	pos	n.
Annam	0.
	or	Anam
	syl	An+nam
	pron	<@1n@m>, <1@n@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom (3rd cent.-1428), empire (1428-1884), and French protectorate (1884-1945) of E Indochina: now part of Vietnam.
Annamese	1.
	syl	An+na+mese
	pron	<2@n*1mEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Annam.
Annamese	2.
	syl	An+na+mese
	pron	<2@n*1mEz>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a former word for {Vietnamese}.
Annapolis	0.
	syl	An+nap:o+lis
	pron	<*1n@p*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Maryland, near the mouth of the Severn River on Chesapeake Bay: site of the U.S. Naval Academy. Pop.: 29592 (1970).
Annapolis Royal	0.
	syl	An+nap:o+lis Roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Canada in W Nova Scotia on an arm of the Bay of Fundy: the first settlement in Canada (1605). Pop.: 758 (1971). Former name (until 1710): {Park Royal}.
Anapurna	alt
	head	Annapurna
	or	Annapurna
	syl	A:na+pur+na
	pron	<2@n*1pu*n*>
	pos	n.
Annapurna	0.
	or	Anapurna
	syl	An+na+pur+na
	pron	<2@n*1pu*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a massif of the Himalayas, in Nepal. Highest peak: 8078 m (26502 ft.).
Ann Arbor	0.
	syl	Ann Ar+bor
	pron	<@n> <1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Michigan: seat of the University of Michigan. Pop.: 104791 (1973 est.).
annates	ety	C16: plural of French annate, from Medieval Latin ann*_ata, from Latin annus year
annates	0.
	syl	an+nates
	pron	<1@nAts>, <-*ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the first year's revenue of a see, an abbacy, or a minor benefice, paid to the pope.
annatto	ety	from Carib
anatto	alt
	head	annatto
	or	annatto
	syl	a:nat+to
	pron	<*1n@t*u>
	pos	n.
annattos	infl
	head	annatto
	syl	an+nat+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
annatto	1.
	or	anatto
	syl	an+nat+to
	pron	<*1n@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tropical American tree, having red or pinkish flowers and pulpy seeds that yield a dye: family
annatto	2.
	or	anatto
	syl	an+nat+to
	pron	<*1n@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellowish-red dye obtained from the pulpy outer layer of the coat of the seeds of this tree, used for colouring fabrics, butter, varnish, etc.
Princess	1.
	head	Anne
	syl	Princess.
	def	born 1950, daughter of Elizabeth II of England; noted also as a horsewoman.
Queen	2.
	head	Anne
	syl	Queen.
	def	1665-1714, queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1702-14), daughter of James II, and the last of the Stuart monarchs.
Saint	3.
	head	Anne
	syl	Saint.
	usage	in Christian tradition
	def	the mother of the Virgin Mary. Feast day: July 26.
anneal	ety	Old English on*_@alan, from #7on+ *_@alan to burn, from *_al fire
anneal	1.
	syl	an+neal
	pron	<*1nEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to temper or toughen (something) by heat treatment.
anneal	2.
	syl	an+neal
	pron	<*1nEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject to or undergo some physical treatment, esp. heating, that removes internal stress, crystal defects, and dislocations.
anneal	3.
	syl	an+neal
	pron	<*1nEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to toughen or strengthen (the will, determination, etc.).
anneal	4.
	syl	an+neal
	pron	<*1nEl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to disappear or cause to disappear by a rearrangement of atoms.
	exam	1	defects anneal out at different temperatures.
anneal	5.
	syl	an+neal
	pron	<*1nEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act of annealing.
annealer	sub
	head	anneal
	syl	an+1neal+er
	pos	n.
Anne Boleyn	0.
	syl	Anne Bo:leyn
	pos	n.
	def	See (Anne) {Boleyn}.
Annecy	1.
	syl	Anne+cy
	pron	French <an1si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in E France, on Lake Annecy. Pop.: 54954 (1975).
Lake	2.
	head	Annecy
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in E France, in the Alps.
annelid	ety	C19: from New Latin Annelida, from French annel*'es, literally: the ringed ones, from Old French annel ring, from Latin *_anellus, from *_anulus ring
annelid	1.
	syl	an+ne:lid
	pron	<1@n*lid>
	pos	n.
	def	any worms of the phylum in which the body is divided into segments both externally and internally. The group includes the earthworms, lugworm, ragworm, and leeches.
annelid	2.
	syl	an+ne:lid
	pron	<1@n*lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
annelidan	sub
	head	annelid
	syl	an+nel:i+dan
	pron	<*1neli?!d*n>
	pos	n. adj.
Anne of Austria	0.
	syl	Anne of Aus+tri:a
	pos	n.
	def	1601-66, wife of Louis XIII of France and daughter of Philip III of Spain: regent of France (1643-61) for her son Louis XIV.
Anne of Bohemia	0.
	syl	Anne of Bo+he+mi:a
	pos	n.
	def	1366-94, queen consort of Richard II of England.
Anne of Cleves	0.
	syl	Anne of Cleves
	pron	<klEvz>
	pos	n.
	def	1515-57, the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England, whose marriage (1540) was annulled after six months.
annex	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin annex*_are, from Latin annectere to attach to, from nectere to join
annex	1.
	syl	an+nex
	pron	<@1neks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join or add, esp. to something larger; attach.
annex	2.
	syl	an+nex
	pron	<@1neks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add territory by conquest or occupation.
annex	3.
	syl	an+nex
	pron	<@1neks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add or append as a condition, warranty, etc.
annex	4.
	syl	an+nex
	pron	<@1neks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appropriate without permission.
annex	5.
	syl	an+nex
	pron	<1@neks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {annexe}.
annexable	sub
	head	annex
	syl	an+1nex+a:ble
	pos	adj.
annexation	1.
	syl	an+nex:a+tion
	pron	<2@nik1sAS*n>, <-ek->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of annexing, esp. territory, or the condition of being annexed.
annexation	2.
	syl	an+nex:a+tion
	pron	<2@nik1sAS*n>, <-ek->
	pos	n.
	def	something annexed.
annexational	sub
	head	annexation
	syl	an+nex:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
annexationism	sub
	head	annexation
	syl	an+nex:1a+tion+ism
	pos	n.
annexationist	sub
	head	annexation
	syl	an+nex:1a+tion+ist
	pos	n.
annexe	1.
	syl	an+nexe
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	an extension to a main building.
annexe	2.
	syl	an+nexe
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	something added or annexed, esp. a supplement to a document.
annihilate	ety	C16: from Late Latin annihil*_are to bring to nothing, from Latin nihil nothing
annihilate	1.
	syl	an+ni+hi+late
	pron	<*1nI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy completely; extinguish.
annihilate	2.
	syl	an+ni+hi+late
	pron	<*1nI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat totally, as in debate or argument.
annihilable	sub
	head	annihilate
	syl	an+ni+hil+a:ble
	pron	<*1nI*l*bL>
	pos	adj.
annihilative	sub
	head	annihilate
	syl	an+1ni+hi+la+tive
	pos	adj.
annihilator	sub
	head	annihilate
	syl	an+1ni+hi+2la+tor
	pos	n.
annihilation	1.
	syl	an+ni+hi+la+tion
	pron	<*2nI*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	total destruction.
annihilation	2.
	syl	an+ni+hi+la+tion
	pron	<*2nI*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of annihilating.
annihilation	3.
	syl	an+ni+hi+la+tion
	pron	<*2nI*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of a particle and its antiparticle when they collide. The energy equivalent of the interacting masses is converted into one or more photons of {annihilation radiation}.
anniversary	ety	C13: from Latin annivers*_arius returning every year, from annus year+ vertere to turn
anniversaries	infl
	head	anniversary
	syl	an+ni+ver+sa+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anniversary	1.
	syl	an+ni+ver+sa+ry
	pron	<2@ni1vR:s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the date on which an event occurred in some previous year.
	exam	1	a wedding anniversary.
anniversary	2.
	syl	an+ni+ver+sa+ry
	pron	<2@ni1vR:s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the celebration of this.
anniversary	3.
	syl	an+ni+ver+sa+ry
	pron	<2@ni1vR:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an anniversary.
anniversary	4.
	syl	an+ni+ver+sa+ry
	pron	<2@ni1vR:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	recurring every year, esp. on the same date.
Anniversary Day	0.
	syl	An+ni+ver+sa+ry Day
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Australia Day}.
anno Domini	ety	Latin: in the year of our Lord
anno Domini	0.
	syl	an:no Dom:i+ni
	pron	<1@n*u> <1domi2nI>, <-2nE>
	def	the full form of {A.D}.
anno regni	0.
	syl	an:no reg+ni
	pron	Latin. <1@n*u> <1regnI>
	def	in the year of the reign.
annotate	ety	C18: from Latin annot*_are, from nota mark &- #!an+no+@!tat+a@.ble adj. ?- #!an+no+@!ta+tive adj.
annotate	0.
	syl	an+no+tate
	pron	<1@n*u2tAt>, <1@n*->
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply (a written work, such as an ancient text) with critical or explanatory notes.
annotator	sub
	head	annotate
	syl	an+no+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
annotation	1.
	syl	an+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2@n*u1tAS*n>, <2@n*->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of annotat?!ing.
annotation	2.
	syl	an+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2@n*u1tAS*n>, <2@n*->
	pos	n.
	def	a note added in explanation, etc., esp. of some literary work.
announce	ety	C15: from Old French anoncer, from Latin annunit*_are, from nuntius messenger
announce	1.
	syl	an+nounce
	pron	<*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make known publicly; proclaim.
announce	2.
	syl	an+nounce
	pron	<*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare the arrival of.
	exam	1	to announce a guest.
announce	3.
	syl	an+nounce
	pron	<*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to reveal to the mind or senses; presage.
	exam	1	the dark clouds an?!nounced rain.
announce	4.
	syl	an+nounce
	pron	<*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work as an announcer, as on radio or television.
announce	5.
	syl	an+nounce
	pron	<*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make known (one's intention to run as a candidate).
	exam	1	to announce for the presidency.
announcement	1.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a public statement.
announcement	2.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief item or advertisement, as in a newspaper.
announcement	3.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal printed or written invitation.
announcement	4.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of announcing. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the act of announcing. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** position.
announcement	5.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to move (towards) in a threatening manner.
announcement	6.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present for consideration; suggest.
announcement	7.
	syl	an+nounce+ment
	pron	<*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to bring or be brought to a further stage of
announcer	0.
	syl	an+nounc+er
	pron	<*1nauns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who announces, esp. one who reads the news, introduces programmes, etc., on radio or television.
anno urbis conditae	0.
	syl	an:no ur+bis con+di+tae
	pron	Latin. <1@n*u> <1R:bis> <1kondi2tE>
	def	the full form of {A.U.C}.
annoy	ety	C13: from Old French anoier, from Late Latin inodi*_are to make hateful, from Latin in odi*_o (esse) (to be) hated, from odium hatred
annoy	1.
	syl	an+noy
	pron	<*1nci>
	pos	vb.
	def	to irritate or displease.
annoy	2.
	syl	an+noy
	pron	<*1nci>
	pos	vb.
	def	to harass with repeated attacks.
annoyer	sub
	head	annoy
	syl	an+1noy+er
	pos	n.
annoyance	1.
	syl	an+noy+ance
	pron	<*1nci*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling of being annoyed.
annoyance	2.
	syl	an+noy+ance
	pron	<*1nci*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of annoying.
annoyance	3.
	syl	an+noy+ance
	pron	<*1nci*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that annoys.
annual	ety	C14: from Late Latin annu*_alis, from Latin annuus yearly, from annus year
annual	1.
	syl	an+nu:al
	pron	<1@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, done, etc., once a year or every year; yearly.
	exam	1	an annual income.
annual	2.
	syl	an+nu:al
	pron	<1@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for a year.
	exam	1	an annual subscription.
annual	3.
	syl	an+nu:al
	pron	<1@nju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that completes its life cycle in one year. Compare { {perennial} (sense 3)}, { {biennial} (sense 3)}.
annual	4.
	syl	an+nu:al
	pron	<1@nju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a book, magazine, etc., published once every year.
annually	sub
	head	annual
	syl	an+nu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
annual parallax	0.
	syl	an+nu:al par+al+lax
	pos	n.
	def	See under { {parallax} (sense 2)}.
annual ring	0.
	syl	an+nu:al ring
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of wood indicating one year's growth, seen in the transverse section of stems and roots of woody plants growing in temperate climates.
annuitant	0.
	syl	an+nu:i+tant
	pron	<*1nju:it*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in receipt of or entitled to an annuity.
annuity	ety	C15: from French annuit*'e, from Medieval Latin annuit*_as, from Latin annuus #7annual 
annuities	infl
	head	annuity
	syl	an+nu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
annuity	1.
	syl	an+nu+i:ty
	pron	<*1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed sum payable at specified intervals, esp. annually, over a period, such as the recipient's life, or in perpetuity, in return for a premium paid either in instalments or in a single payment.
annuity	2.
	syl	an+nu+i:ty
	pron	<*1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to receive or the duty to pay such a sum.
annul	ety	C14: from Old French annuller, from Late Latin adnull*_are to bring to nothing, from Latin nullus not any; see #7null 
annuls	infl
	head	annul
	syl	an+nuls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
annulling	infl
	head	annul
	syl	an+nul+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
annulled	infl
	head	annul
	syl	an+nulled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
annul	0.
	syl	an+nul
	pron	<*1n^l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something, esp. a law or marriage) void; cancel the validity of; abolish.
annullable	sub
	head	annul
	syl	an+1nul+la:ble
	pos	adj.
annular	ety	C16: from Latin annul*_aris, from annulus, *_anulus ring
annular	0.
	syl	an+nu+lar
	pron	<1@njul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	ring-shaped; of or forming a ring.
annularity	sub
	head	annular
	syl	an+nu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2@nju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
annularly	sub
	head	annular
	syl	an+nu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
annular eclipse	0.
	syl	an+nu+lar e:clipse
	pos	n.
	def	an eclipse of the sun in which the moon does not cover the entire disc of the sun, so that a ring of sunlight surrounds the darkened moon. Compare {total eclipse, partial eclipse}.
annular ligament	0.
	syl	an+nu+lar lig:a+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various ligaments that encircle a part, such as the wrist, ankle, or trachea.
annulate	ety	C19: from Latin *_anul*_atus, from *_anulus a ring
annulate	0.
	syl	an+nu+late
	pron	<1@njulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having, composed of, or marked with rings.
annulated	sub
	head	annulate
	syl	an+nu+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
annulation	1.
	syl	an+nu+la+tion
	pron	<2@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of rings.
annulation	2.
	syl	an+nu+la+tion
	pron	<2@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ringlike formation or part.
annulet	ety	C16: from Latin *_anulus ring+-#7et 
annulet	1.
	syl	an+nu+let
	pron	<1@nju2lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a moulding in the form of a ring, as at the top of a column adjoining the capital.
annulet	2.
	syl	an+nu+let
	pron	<1@nju2lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a ring-shaped device on a shield; hollow roundel.
annulet	3.
	syl	an+nu+let
	pron	<1@nju2lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a little ring.
annulment	1.
	syl	an+nul+ment
	pron	<*1n^lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal invalidation, as of a marriage, judicial proceeding, etc.
annulment	2.
	syl	an+nul+ment
	pron	<*1n^lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of annulling.
annulose	ety	C19: from New Latin annul*_osus; see #7annulus 
annulose	0.
	syl	an+nu+lose
	pron	<1@nju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of earthworms, crustaceans, and similar animals
	def	having a body formed of a series of rings; segmented.
annulus	ety	C16: from Latin, variant of *_anulus ring
annuli	infl
	head	annulus
	or	annuluses
	syl	an+nu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
annuluses	infl
	head	annulus
	or	annuli
	syl	an+nu+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
annulus	1.
	syl	an+nu+lus
	pron	<1@njul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the area between two concentric circles.
annulus	2.
	syl	an+nu+lus
	pron	<1@njul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring-shaped part, figure, or space.
annunciate	0.
	syl	an+nun+ci+ate
	pron	<*1n^nsi2At>, <-Si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {announce}. &- {an+@!nun+ci@.#!a+tion} &- {an+nun+ci@.a+tive} ($$#!n^ns$I$$t$Iv, -#s$$t$Iv) {an+nun+ci@.a+to@.ry} ($$#!n^ns$I$$t$$r$I, -#s$$-)
Annunciathe	1.
	head	Annunciation
	syl	An+nun+ci:a+the.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the announcement of the Incarnation by the angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:26-38).
Annunciation	2.
	syl	An+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Annunciation Day}. the festival commemorating this, held on March 25 (Lady Day).
annunciator	1.
	syl	an+nun+ci:a+tor
	pron	<*1n^nsi2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that gives a visual indication as to which of a number of electric circuits has operated, such as an indicator in a hotel showing in which room a bell has been rung.
annunciator	2.
	syl	an+nun+ci:a+tor
	pron	<*1n^nsi2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device giving an audible signal indicating the position of a train.
annunciator	3.
	syl	an+nun+ci:a+tor
	pron	<*1n^nsi2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {announcer}.
anni mirabiles	infl
	head	annus mirabilis
	syl	an:ni mi+ra+bi+les
	pron	<1@nI> <mi1r@bilEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
annus mirabilis	0.
	syl	an+nus mi+ra+bi+lis
	pron	Latin. <1@nus> <mi1r@bilis>
	pos	n.
	def	a year of wonders, catastrophes, or other notable events.
anoa	ety	from a native name in Celebes
anoa	0.
	syl	a:no:a
	pron	<*1n*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest of the cattle tribe having small straight horns and inhabiting the island of Celebes in Indonesia. Compare {tamarau}.
anode	ety	C19: from Greek anodos a way up, from hodos a way; alluding to the movement of the current to or from the positive pole &- an+od+al (e$I#!n$$$ud%@l) or an+od+ic ($$#!n$Ad$Ik) adj.
anode	1.
	syl	an+ode
	pron	<1@n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the positive electrode in an electrolytic cell.
anode	2.
	syl	an+ode
	pron	<1@n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {plate}. the positively charged electrode in an electronic valve or tube.
anode	3.
	syl	an+ode
	pron	<1@n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the negative terminal of a primary cell. Compare {cathode}.
anodise	alt
	head	anodize
	or	anodize
	syl	an:o+dise
	pron	<1@n*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
anodize	0.
	or	anodise
	syl	an:o+dize
	pron	<1@n*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to coat (a metal, such as aluminium or magnesium) with a protective oxide film by electrodeposition.
anodyne	ety	C16: from Latin an*_odynus, from Greek an*_odunos painless, from #7an -#7+ odun*_e pain
anodyne	1.
	syl	an:o+dyne
	pron	<1@n*2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that relieves pain; analgesic.
anodyne	2.
	syl	an:o+dyne
	pron	<1@n*2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that alleviates mental distress. {~}
anodyne	3.
	syl	an:o+dyne
	pron	<1@n*2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	capable of relieving pain or distress.
anoestrus	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7an -#7, oestrus 
anestrus	alt
	head	anoestrus
	or	anoestrus
	syl	an+es+trus
	pron	<@n1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anoestrus	0.
	or	anestrus
	syl	an+oes+trus
	pron	<@n1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of sexual inactivity between two periods of oestrus in many mammals.
anoestrous	sub
	head	anoestrus
	or	anestrous
	syl	an+1oes+trous
	pos	adj.
anestrous	sub
	head	anoestrus
	or	anoestrous
	syl	an+1es+trous
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
anoint	ety	C14: from Old French enoint, from enoindre, from Latin inunguere, from #7in -%2#7+ unguere to smear with oil
anoint	1.
	syl	a:noint
	pron	<*1ncint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smear or rub over with oil or an oily liquid.
anoint	2.
	syl	a:noint
	pron	<*1ncint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply oil to as a sign of consecration or sanctification in a sacred rite.
anointer	sub
	head	anoint
	syl	a:1noint+er
	pos	n.
anointment	sub
	head	anoint
	syl	a:1noint+ment
	pos	n.
anole	ety	C18 annolis, from French anolis, from Carib anoli 
anole	0.
	syl	a:nole
	pron	<*1n*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any small arboreal tropical American insecti?!vorous lizards of the genus such as ({green anole}) : family (iguanas). They are able to change the colour of their skin. Also called: {American chameleon}.
anomalistic month	0.
	syl	a:nom:a+lis+tic month
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between two successive passages of the moon through perigee; 27.55455 days.
anomalistic year	0.
	syl	a:nom:a+lis+tic year
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between two successive passages of the earth through perihelion; 365.25964 mean solar days.
anomalous	ety	C17: from Late Latin an*_omalus, from Greek an*_omalos uneven, inconsistent, from #7an -#7+ homalos even, from homos one and the same
anomalous	0.
	syl	a:nom:a+lous
	pron	<*1nom*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from the normal or usual order, type, etc.; irregular, abnormal, or incongruous.
anomalously	sub
	head	anomalous
	syl	a:1nom:a+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
anomalies	infl
	head	anomaly
	syl	a:nom:a+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anomaly	1.
	syl	a:nom:a+ly
	pron	<*1nom*li>
	pos	n.
	def	something anomalous.
anomaly	2.
	syl	a:nom:a+ly
	pron	<*1nom*li>
	pos	n.
	def	deviation from the normal or usual order, type, etc.; irregu?!larity.
anomaly	3.
	syl	a:nom:a+ly
	pron	<*1nom*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angle between a planet, the sun, and the previous perihelion of the planet.
anomalistic	sub
	head	anomaly
	syl	a:2nom:a+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
anomalistically	sub
	head	anomaly
	syl	a:2nom:a+1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anomie	ety	from Greek anomia lawlessness, from #7a -%1#7+ nomos law
anomy	alt
	head	anomie
	or	anomie
	syl	an+o:my
	pron	<1@n*umi>
	pos	n.
anomie	0.
	or	anomy
	syl	an+o:mie
	pron	<1@n*umi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	lack of social or moral standards in an individual or society.
anomic	sub
	head	anomie
	syl	a:nom+ic
	pron	<*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
anon	ety	Old English on *_ane, literally: in one, that is, immediately
anon	1.
	syl	a:non
	pron	<*1non>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	in a short time; soon.
ever and anon	2.
	head	anon
	syl	ever and anon.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	now and then.
anon	0.
	syl	anon.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	anonymous.
anonym	1.
	syl	an:o+nym
	pron	<1@n*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {pseudo?!nym}.
anonym	2.
	syl	an:o+nym
	pron	<1@n*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	an anonymous person or publication.
anonymous	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek an*_onumos, from #7an -#7+ onoma name
anonymous	1.
	syl	a:non:y+mous
	pron	<*1nonim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	from or by a person, author, etc., whose name is unknown or withheld.
	exam	1	an anonymous letter.
anonymous	2.
	syl	a:non:y+mous
	pron	<*1nonim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no known name.
anonymous	3.
	syl	a:non:y+mous
	pron	<*1nonim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking individual characteristics; unexceptional.
anonymity	sub
	head	anonymous
	syl	an:o+nym+i:ty
	pron	<2@n*?!1nimiti>
	pos	n.
anonymously	sub
	head	anonymous
	syl	a:1non:y+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
anopheles	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek an*_ophel*_es useless, from #7an -#7+ *_ophelein to help, from ophelos help
anopheles	infl
	syl	a:noph:e+les.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anopheles	0.
	syl	a:noph:e+les
	pron	<*1nofi2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mosquitoes constituting the genus some species of which transmit the malaria parasite to man.
anorak	ety	from Eskimo *'anor*^aq 
anorak	0.
	syl	a:no+rak
	pron	<1@n*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a warm waterproof hip-length jacket usually with a hood, originally worn in polar regions, but now worn for any outdoor activity.
anorexia	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek, from #7an -#7+ orexis appetite
anorexia	0.
	syl	an:o+rex:i:a
	pron	<2@no1reksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of appetite.
anorexia nervosa	0.
	syl	an:o+rex:i:a ner+vo+sa
	pron	<nR:1v*us*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a psychological disorder characterized by fear of becoming fat and refusal of food, leading to debility and even death.
anorthic	ety	C19: from #7an -#7+ortho -#7+ -#7ic 
anorthic	0.
	syl	an+or+thic
	pron	<@n1c:Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {triclinic}.
anorthite	ety	C19: from #7an -#7+ortho -#7+ -#7ite %1
anorthite	0.
	syl	an+or+thite
	pron	<@n1c:TIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series that consists of an aluminium silicate of calcium and occurs in volcanic regions, esp. in Italy and Japan. Formula: CaAl\2Si\2O\8.
anorthitic	sub
	head	anorthite
	syl	an+or+thit+ic
	pron	<2@nc:1Titik>
	pos	adj.
anorthosite	ety	C19: from French anorthose (see #7an -#7, ortho -)#7+ -#7ite %1
anorthosite	0.
	syl	an+or+tho+site
	pron	<@n1c:T*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting almost entirely of plagioclase feldspar.
anosmia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7an -#7+ Greek osm*_e smell, from ozein to smell
anosmia	0.
	syl	an+os+mi:a
	pron	<@n1ozmi*>, <-1os->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	loss of the sense of smell, usually as the result of a lesion of the olfactory nerve, disease in another organ or part, or obstruction of the nasal passages.
anosmatic	sub
	head	anosmia
	or	anosmic
	syl	an+os+mat+ic
	pron	<2@noz1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
anosmic	sub
	head	anosmia
	or	anosmatic
	syl	an+1os+mic
	pos	adj.
another	1.a.
	syl	an+oth+er
	pron	<*1n^D*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	one more; an added.
	exam	1	another chance.
another	1.b.
	syl	an+oth+er
	pron	<*1n^D*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	help yourself to another.
another	2.a.
	syl	an+oth+er
	pron	<*1n^D*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a different; alternative.
	exam	1	another era from ours.
another	2.b.
	syl	an+oth+er
	pron	<*1n^D*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	to try one path, then another.
another	3.a.
	syl	an+oth+er
	pron	<*1n^D*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a different example of the same sort.
	exam	1	another Beethoven.
another	3.b.
	syl	an+oth+er
	pron	<*1n^D*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	we got rid of one loafer, but I think this new man's another.
another place	4.
	head	another
	syl	another place.
	def	the other House of Parliament (used in the House of Commons to refer to the House of Lords and vice versa).
AN Other	0.
	syl	A.N. Oth+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an unnamed person: used in team lists, etc., to indicate a place that remains to be filled.
Jean	infl
	head	Anouilh
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Anouilh	0.
	syl	A:nouilh
	pron	French <a1nuj>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, French dramatist, noted for his reinterpretations of Greek myths: his works include (1942), (1944), and (1959).
anoxaemia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7an -#7+ox (#7ygen) #7+ -#7aemia  &- @!an+ox+#!ae@.mic or U.S. @!an+ox+#!e@.mic adj.
anoxemia	alt
	head	anoxaemia
	or	anoxaemia
	syl	an+ox+e:mi:a
	pron	<2@nok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
anoxaemia	0.
	or	anoxemia
	syl	an+ox+ae:mi:a
	pron	<2@nok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deficiency in the amount of oxygen in the arterial blood.
anoxia	ety	C20: from #7an -#7+ox (#7ygen) +-#7ia 
anoxia	1.
	syl	an+ox:i:a
	pron	<@n1oksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	lack or absence of oxygen.
anoxia	2.
	syl	an+ox:i:a
	pron	<@n1oksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deficiency of oxygen in tissues and organs. Compare {hypoxia}.
anoxic	sub
	head	anoxia
	syl	an+1ox+ic
	pos	adj.
ansate	ety	C19: from Latin ans*_atus, from ansa handle
ansate	0.
	syl	an+sate
	pron	<1@nsAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a handle or handle-like part.
Anschluss	ety	German: from anschliessen to join
Anschluss	0.
	syl	An+schluss
	pron	<1@nSlus>
	pos	n.
	def	a political or economic union, esp. the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany (1938).
Saint	infl
	head	Anselm
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Anselm	0.
	syl	An:selm
	pron	<1@nselm>
	pos	n.
	def	1033-1109, Italian Benedictine monk; archbishop of Canterbury (1093-1109): one of the found?!ers of scholasticism; author of . Feast day: Aug. 21.
anserine	ety	C19: from Latin anser*_inus, from anser goose
anserous	alt
	head	anserine
	or	anserine
	syl	an+ser+ous
	pron	<1@ns*r*s>
	pos	adj.
anserine	1.
	or	anserous
	syl	an+ser+ine
	pron	<1@ns*2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a goose.
anserine	2.
	or	anserous
	syl	an+ser+ine
	pron	<1@ns*2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the subfamily which includes geese, swans, and certain ducks: family order
anserine	3.
	or	anserous
	syl	an+ser+ine
	pron	<1@ns*2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	silly; foolish.
Ernest	infl
	head	Ansermet
	syl	Er:nest
	pron	<er1nest>
	pos	n.
Ansermet	0.
	syl	An:ser:met
	pron	French <?~aser1me>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1969, Swiss orchestral conductor; principal conductor of Diaghilev's Ballet Russe.
Anshan	1.
	syl	An+shan
	pron	<2@n1S@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in Liaoning province. Pop.: 1050000 (1970 est.).
Anshan	2.
	syl	An+shan
	pron	<2@n1S@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city and region in Persia, associated with Elam.
answer	ety	Old English andswaru an answer; related to Old Frisian ondser, Old Norse andsvar; see #7swear 
answer	1.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reply, either spoken or written, as to a question, request, letter, or article.
answer	2.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reaction or response in the form of an action.
	exam	1	drunkenness was his answer to disappointment.
answer	3.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution, esp. of a mathematical problem.
answer	4.a.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a party's written reply to his opponent's interrogatories.
answer	4.b.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in divorce law
	def	the respondent's written reply to the petition.
answer	5.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical phrase that follows the subject of a fugue, reproducing it a fifth higher or a fourth lower. {~}
answer	6.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to reply or respond (to) by word or act.
	exam	1	to answer a question;
	exam	2	he answered;
	exam	3	to answer the door;
	exam	4	he answered that he would come.
answer	7.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reply correctly to; solve or attempt to solve.
	exam	1	I could answer only three questions.
answer	8.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to respond or react (to a stimulus, command, etc.).
	exam	1	the steering answers to the slightest touch.
answer	9.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay off (a debt, obligation, etc.); discharge.
answer	10.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to meet the requirements (of); be satisfactory (for); serve the purpose (of).
	exam	1	this will answer his needs;
	exam	2	this will answer for a chisel.
answer	11.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to match or correspond (esp. in the phrase {answer} (or {answer to) the description) }.
answer	12.
	syl	an+swer
	pron	<1a:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a defence or refutation of (a charge) or in (an argument).
answerable	1.
	syl	an+swer+a:ble
	pron	<1a:ns*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by for or to
	def	responsible or accountable.
	exam	1	answerable for someone's safety;
	exam	2	answerable to one's boss.
answerable	2.
	syl	an+swer+a:ble
	pron	<1a:ns*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be answered.
answerability	sub
	head	answerable
	or	answerableness
	syl	an+swer+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
answerableness	sub
	head	answerable
	or	answerability
	syl	an+swer+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
answerably	sub
	head	answerable
	syl	an+swer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
answer back	0.
	syl	an+swer back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reply rudely to (a person, esp. someone in authority) when one is expected to remain silent.
answer for	1.
	syl	an+swer for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be liable or responsible for (a person's actions, behaviour, etc.).
answer for	2.
	syl	an+swer for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to vouch for or speak on behalf of (a person).
answer for	3.
	syl	an+swer for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer or atone for (one's wrongdoing).
ant	ety	Old English *_@amette; related to Old High German *_ameiza, Old Norse meita; see #7emmet 
ant	1.
	syl	ant
	pron	<@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any small social insect of the widely distributed hymenopterous family typically living in highly organized colonies of winged males, wingless sterile females (workers), and fertile females (queens), which are winged until after mating. See also {army ant, fire ant, slave ant, wood ant}. Related adj.: {formic}.
white ant	2.
	head	ant
	syl	white ant.
	def	another name for a {termite}.
have ants in one's pants	3.
	head	ant
	syl	have ants in one's pants.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be restless or impatient.
antlike	sub
	head	ant
	syl	ant+like
	pos	adj.
ant	0.
	syl	ant.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	antonym.
an't	1.
	syl	an't
	pron	<a:nt>
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a rare variant spelling of {aren't}.
an't	2.
	syl	an't
	pron	<Ant>
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Dialect.
	def	a variant spelling of {ain't}.
ant-	0.
	syl	ant-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {anti-}.
	exam	1	antacid.
-ant	ety	from Latin -ant, ending of present participles of the first conjugation
-ant	0.
	syl	-ant
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and nouns.
	def	causing or perform?!ing an action or existing in a certain condition; the agent that performs an action.
	exam	1	pleasant;
	exam	2	claimant;
	exam	3	deodorant;
	exam	4	protestant;
	exam	5	servant.
antae	infl
	head	anta
	syl	an:tae
	pron	<1@ntE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anta	0.
	syl	an:ta
	pron	<1@nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a pilaster attached to the end of a side wall or sometimes to the side of a doorway.
Antabuse	0.
	syl	An+ta+buse
	pron	<1@nt*2bju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a drug used in the treatment of alcoholism that acts by inducing nausea following ingestion of alcohol; tetraethylthiuram disulphide.
antacid	1.
	syl	ant+ac:id
	pron	<@nt1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to treat acidity, esp. in the stomach.
antacid	2.
	syl	ant+ac:id
	pron	<@nt1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the properties of this substance.
Antaeus	0.
	syl	An:tae:us
	pron	<@n1tE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an African giant who was invincible as long as he touched the ground, but was lifted into the air by Hercules and crushed to death.
antagonism	1.
	syl	an+tag:o+nism
	pron	<@n1t@g*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	openly expressed and usually mutual opposition.
antagonism	2.
	syl	an+tag:o+nism
	pron	<@n1t@g*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the inhibiting or nullifying action of one substance or organism on another.
antagonism	3.
	syl	an+tag:o+nism
	pron	<@n1t@g*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the normal opposition between certain muscles.
antagonist	1.
	syl	an+tag:o+nist
	pron	<@n1t@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an opponent or adversary, as in a contest, drama, sporting event, etc.
antagonist	2.
	syl	an+tag:o+nist
	pron	<@n1t@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that opposes the action of another. Compare {agonist}.
antagonist	3.
	syl	an+tag:o+nist
	pron	<@n1t@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another drug. Compare { {synergist} (sense 1)}.
antagonistic	1.
	syl	an+tag:o+nis+tic
	pron	<@n2t@g*1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	in active opposition.
antagonistic	2.
	syl	an+tag:o+nis+tic
	pron	<@n2t@g*1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	mutually opposed.
antagonistically	sub
	head	antagonistic
	syl	an+2tag:o+1nis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
antagonize	ety	C17: from Greek antag*_onizesthai, from #7anti -#7+ ag*_onizesthai to strive, from ag*_on contest
antagonise	alt
	head	antagonize
	or	antagonize
	syl	an+tag:o+nise
	pron	<@n1t@g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
antagonize	1.
	or	antagonise
	syl	an+tag:o+nize
	pron	<@n1t@g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make hostile; annoy or irritate.
antagonize	2.
	or	antagonise
	syl	an+tag:o+nize
	pron	<@n1t@g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act in opposition to or counteract.
antagonizable	sub
	head	antagonize
	or	antagonisable
	syl	an+1tag:o+2niz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
antagonisable	sub
	head	antagonize
	or	antagonizable
	syl	an+1tag:o+2nis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
antagonization	sub
	head	antagonize
	or	antagonisation
	syl	an+2tag:o+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
antagonisation	sub
	head	antagonize
	or	antagonization
	syl	an+2tag:o+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Antakiya	0.
	syl	An+ta+ki+ya
	pron	<2@nta:1kEj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name for {Antioch}.
Antakya	0.
	syl	An+ta+kya
	pron	<an1takja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {Antioch}.
antalkalis	infl
	head	antalkali
	or	antalkalies
	syl	ant+al+ka+lis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antalkalies	infl
	head	antalkali
	or	antalkalis
	syl	ant+al+ka+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antalkali	0.
	syl	ant+al+ka+li
	pron	<@nt1@lk*2lI>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that neutralizes alkalis, esp. one used to treat alkalosis.
antalkaline	sub
	head	antalkali
	syl	ant+al+ka+line
	pron	<@nt1@lk*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj. n.
Antalya	0.
	syl	An+tal+ya
	pron	Turkish <an1talja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Turkey, on the {Gulf of Antalya}. Pop.: 130774 (1975).
Antananarivo	0.
	syl	An+ta+na+na+ri+vo
	pron	<2@nt*2n@n*1rEv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Tananarive}.
Antarctic	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek antarktikos; see #7anti -#7, arctic 
the	1.
	head	Antarctic
	syl	the.
	def	Also called: {Antarctic Zone}. Antarctica and the surrounding waters.
Antarctic	2.
	syl	Ant+arc+tic
	pron	<@nt1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the south polar regions.
Antarctica	0.
	syl	Ant+arc+ti+ca
	pron	<@nt1a:ktik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a continent around the South Pole: consists of an ice-covered plateau, 1800-3000 m (6000 ft. to 10000 ft.) above sea level, and mountain ranges rising to 4500 m (15000 ft.) with some volcanic peaks; average temperatures all below freezing and human settlement is confined to research stations.
Antarctic Archipelago	0.
	syl	Ant+arc+tic Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of the {Palmer Archipelago}.
Antarctic Circle	0.
	syl	Ant+arc+tic Cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the imaginary circle around the earth, parallel to the equator, at latitude 66?% 32@' S.
Antarctic Ocean	0.
	syl	Ant+arc+tic O:cean
	pos	n.
	def	the sea surrounding Antarctica, consist?!ing of the most southerly parts of the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans.
Antarctic Peninsula	0.
	syl	Ant+arc+tic Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	the largest peninsula of Antarctica, between the Weddell Sea and the Pacific: consists of Graham Land in the north and the Palmer Peninsula in the south. Former name (until 1964): {Palmer Peninsula}.
Antares	ety	from Greek Antar*_es, literally: simulating Mars (in colour), from #7anti -#7+ Ar*_es Mars
Antares	0.
	syl	An+tar+es
	pron	<@n1te*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Scorpius. It is a variable binary star whose main component, a red supergiant, is associated with a fainter green component. Visual magnitude: 1.2 (red), 6.8 (green); spectral type: MO (red); distance: 250 light years.
ant bear	0.
	syl	ant bear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aardvark} or {giant anteater}. See { {anteater} (sense 1)}.
ant bird	0.
	syl	ant bird
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dull-coloured South American passerine birds of the family such as (spotted ant bird), that typically feed on ants. Also called: {bush-shrike, ant thrush}.
ant cow	0.
	syl	ant cow
	pos	n.
	def	an insect, esp. an aphid, that excretes a sweet honey-like substance that is collected and eaten by ants.
ante	1.
	syl	an:te
	pron	<1@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	the gaming stake put up before the deal in poker by the players.
ante	2.
	syl	an:te
	pron	<1@nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a sum of money representing a person's share, as in a syndicate.
antes	infl
	head	ante
	syl	an:tes
	pos	vb.
anteing ted	infl
	head	ante
	or	anteed
	syl	an:te+ing; +ted
	pos	vb.
anteed	infl
	head	ante
	or	anteing ted
	syl	an:teed.
	pos	vb.
ante	3.
	syl	an:te
	pron	<1@nti>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place (one's stake) in poker.
ante	4.
	syl	an:te
	pron	<1@nti>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to pay.
ante-	ety	from Latin
ante-	0.
	syl	an:te-
	pos	prefix.
	def	before in time or position; previous to; in front of.
	exam	1	antedate;
	exam	2	antechamber.
anteater	1.
	syl	ant+eat:er
	pron	<1@nt2Et*>
	pos	n.
	def	any toothless edentate mammal of the family of Central and South America, esp. (or ({giant anteater} or {ant bear}) , having a long tubular snout used for eating termites. See also {tamandua}.
scaly anteater	2.
	head	anteater
	syl	scaly anteater.
	def	another name for {pangolin}.
spiny anteater	3.
	head	anteater
	syl	spiny anteater.
	def	another name for {echidna}.
banded anteater	4.
	head	anteater
	syl	banded anteater.
	def	another name for {numbat}.
antebellum	ety	Latin ante bellum, literally: before the war
antebellum	0.
	syl	an:te+bel+lum
	pron	<2@nti1bel*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or during the period before a war, esp. the American Civil War.
	exam	1	the antebellum South.
antecede	ety	C17: from Latin antec*_edere, from c*_edere to go
antecede	0.
	syl	an:te+cede
	pron	<2@nti1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go before, as in time, order, etc.; precede.
antecedence	1.
	syl	an:te+ced+ence
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	precedence; priority.
antecedence	2.
	syl	an:te+ced+ence
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	retrograde motion.
antecedent	1.
	syl	an:te+ced+ent
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an event, circumstance, etc., that happens before another.
antecedent	2.
	syl	an:te+ced+ent
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or phrase to which a pronoun refers. In the sentence @6People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones,@9 is the antecedent of
antecedent	3.
	syl	an:te+ced+ent
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the first proposition in a conditional, such as in
antecedent	4.
	syl	an:te+ced+ent
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an obsolescent name for {numerator} (sense 1).
antecedent	5.
	syl	an:te+ced+ent
	pron	<2@nti1sEdNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	preceding in time or order; prior.
antecedents	1.
	syl	an:te+ced+ents
	pron	<2@nti1si:dNts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ancestry.
antecedents	2.
	syl	an:te+ced+ents
	pron	<2@nti1si:dNts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a person's past history.
antechamber	ety	C17: from Old French, from Italian anticamera; see #7ante -#7, chamber 
antechamber	0.
	syl	an:te+cham+ber
	pron	<1@nti2CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {anteroom}.
antechoir	0.
	syl	an:te+choir
	pron	<1@nti2kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a church in front of the choir, usually enclosed by screens, tombs, etc.
antedate	1.
	syl	an:te+date
	pron	<1@nti2dAt>, <2@nti1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or occur at an earlier date than.
antedate	2.
	syl	an:te+date
	pron	<1@nti2dAt>, <2@nti1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affix a date to (a document, etc.) that is earlier than the actual date.
antedate	3.
	syl	an:te+date
	pron	<1@nti2dAt>, <2@nti1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a date to (an event, etc.) that is earlier than its previously assigned date.
antedate	4.
	syl	an:te+date
	pron	<1@nti2dAt>, <2@nti1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to occur sooner. {~} (#!@ant$I@!de$It)
antedate	5.
	syl	an:te+date
	pron	<1@nti2dAt>, <2@nti1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an earlier date.
antediluvian	ety	C17: from #7ante -#7+ Latin d*_iluvium flood
antediluvian	1.
	syl	an:te+di+lu+vi:an
	pron	<2@ntidi1lu:vi*n>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to the ages before the biblical Flood (Genesis 7, 8).
antediluvian	2.
	syl	an:te+di+lu+vi:an
	pron	<2@ntidi1lu:vi*n>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned or antiquated.
antediluvian	3.
	syl	an:te+di+lu+vi:an
	pron	<2@ntidi1lu:vi*n>, <-dI->
	pos	n.
	def	an antediluvian person or thing.
antefix	ety	C19: from Latin antefixa (things) fastened in front, from f*_igere to #7fix 
antefixes	infl
	head	antefix
	or	antefixa
	syl	an:te+fix:es
	pron	<-2fiks*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antefixa	infl
	head	antefix
	or	antefixes
	syl	an:te+fix:a
	pron	<-2fiks*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antefix	0.
	syl	an:te+fix
	pron	<1@nti2fiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved ornament at the eaves of a roof to hide the joint between the tiles.
antefixal	sub
	head	antefix
	syl	an:te+fix+al
	pron	<2@nti1fiks*l>
	pos	adj.
antelope	ety	C15: from Old French antelop, from Medieval Latin antalopus, from Late Greek antholops a legendary beast
antelopes	infl
	head	antelope
	or	antelope
	syl	an:te+lopes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antelope	infl
	or	antelopes
	syl	an:te+lope.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antelope	1.
	syl	an:te+lope
	pron	<1@nti2l*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any bovid mammal of the subfamily of Africa and Asia. They are typically graceful, having long legs and horns, and include the gazelles, springbok, impala, gerenuk, blackbuck, and dik-diks.
antelope	2.
	syl	an:te+lope
	pron	<1@nti2l*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar bovids of Africa and Asia.
American antelope	3.
	head	antelope
	syl	American antelope.
	def	another name for {pronghorn}.
antemeridian	ety	C17: from Latin antemer*_idi*_anus; see #7ante -#7, meridian 
antemeridian	0.
	syl	an:te+me+rid+i:an
	pron	<2@ntim*1ridi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	before noon; in the morning.
ante meridiem	ety	Latin, from #7ante -#7+ mer*_idi*_es midday
ante meridiem	0.
	syl	an:te me+rid:i+em
	pron	<1@nti> <m*1ridi*m>
	def	the full form of {a.m}.
ante-mortem	ety	Latin
ante-mortem	0.
	syl	an:te-mor:tem
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	esp. in legal or medical contexts
	def	before death.
antenatal	1.
	syl	an:te+na+tal
	pron	<2@nti1nAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or present before birth; during pregnancy.
antenatal	2.
	syl	an:te+na+tal
	pron	<2@nti1nAtL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prenatal}. an examination during pregnancy.
antenatally	sub
	head	antenatal
	syl	an:te+1na+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
antenna	ety	C17: from Latin: sail yard, of obscure origin &- an+#!ten+nal or an+#!ten+na@.ry adj.
antennae	infl
	head	antenna
	syl	an+ten+nae
	pron	<-nE)). onA of a pair of mobilA ap?!pAndagAs on thA hAads of insActs, crustacAans, Atc., that arA oftAn whiplikA and rAspond to touch and tastA but may bA spAcializAd for swimming or attachmAnt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antennas	infl
	head	antenna
	syl	an+ten+nas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antenna	2.
	syl	an+ten+na
	pron	<@n1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {aerial} (sense 7)}.
antennule	ety	C19: from French, diminutive of #7antenna 
antennule	0.
	syl	an+ten+nule
	pron	<@n1tenju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of small mobile appendages on the heads of crustaceans in front of the antennae, usually having a sensory function.
antependium	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Latin #7ante -#7+ pend*_ere to hang
antependia	infl
	head	antependium
	syl	an:te+pen+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antependium	0.
	syl	an:te+pen+di:um
	pron	<2@nti1pendi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a covering hung over the front of an altar.
antepenult	ety	C16: shortened from Latin (syllaba) antepaenultima; see #7ante -, #7penult 
antepenult	0.
	syl	an:te+pe:nult
	pron	<2@ntipi1n^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	the third last syllable in a word.
antepenultimate	1.
	syl	an:te+pe:nul+ti+mate
	pron	<2@ntipi1n^ltimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	third from last.
antepenultimate	2.
	syl	an:te+pe:nul+ti+mate
	pron	<2@ntipi1n^ltimit>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is third from last.
anterior	ety	C17: from Latin, comparative of ante before &- an+te@.ri+or+i@.ty (@an@!t$I$$r$I?!#!$Ar$It$I) n.
anterior	1.
	syl	an:te+ri+or
	pron	<@n1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at or towards the front.
anterior	2.
	syl	an:te+ri+or
	pron	<@n1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	earlier in time.
anterior	3.
	syl	an:te+ri+or
	pron	<@n1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or near the head end.
anterior	4.
	syl	an:te+ri+or
	pron	<@n1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of part of a flower or leaf
	def	situated farthest away from the main stem.
anterior	xref
	syl	an:te+ri+or
	pron	<@n1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {posterior}.
anteroom	0.
	syl	an:te+room
	pron	<1@nti2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room giving entrance to a larger room, often used as a waiting room.
antetype	0.
	syl	an:te+type
	pron	<1@nti2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an earlier form; prototype.
anteversion	0.
	syl	an:te+ver+sion
	pron	<2@nti1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal forward tilting of a bodily organ, esp. the uterus.
antevert	ety	C17: from Latin antevertere to go in front, from vertere to turn
antevert	0.
	syl	an:te+vert
	pron	<2@nti1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to displace (an organ or part) by tilting forward.
anthelion	ety	C17: from Late Greek, from anth*_elios opposite the sun, from #7ante -#7+ h*_elios sun
anthelia	infl
	head	anthelion
	syl	ant+he+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthelion	1.
	syl	ant+he+li+on
	pron	<@nt1hEli*n>, <@n1TE->
	pos	n.
	def	a faint halo sometimes seen in polar or high altitude regions around the shadow of an object cast onto a thick cloud bank or fog.
anthelion	2.
	syl	ant+he+li+on
	pron	<@nt1hEli*n>, <@n1TE->
	pos	n.
	def	a white spot occasionally appearing on the parhelic circle at the same height as and opposite to the sun.
antihelix	alt
	head	anthelix
	or	anthelix
	syl	an:ti+he+lix
	pron	<-1hElisEz>
	pos	n.
anthelices	infl
	head	anthelix
	or	anthelixes
	syl	ant+hel:i+ces
	pron	<-1hElisEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthelixes	infl
	head	anthelix
	or	anthelices
	syl	ant+he+lix:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthelix	0.
	or	antihelix
	syl	ant+he+lix
	pron	<@nt1hEliks>, <@n1Ti:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a prominent curved fold of cartilage just inside the outer rim of the external ear.
anthelminthic	alt
	head	anthelmintic
	or	anthelmintic
	syl	an+thel+min+thic
	pron	<2@nTel?!1minTik>
	pos	n.
anthelmintic	0.
	or	anthelminthic
	syl	an+thel+min+tic
	pron	<2@nTel1mintik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {vermifuge}.
anthem	ety	Old English antemne, from Late Latin antiph*_ona #7antiphon 
anthem	1.
	syl	an+them
	pron	<1@nT*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a song of loyalty or devotion, as to a nation or college.
	exam	1	a national anthem.
anthem	2.
	syl	an+them
	pron	<1@nT*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical composition for choir, usually set to words from the Bible, sung as part of a church service.
anthem	3.
	syl	an+them
	pron	<1@nT*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious chant sung antiphonally.
anthemion	ety	from Greek: a little flower, from anthos flower
anthemia	infl
	head	anthemion
	syl	an+the:mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthemion	0.
	syl	an+the:mi+on
	pron	<@n1TEmi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a floral design, used esp. in ancient Greek and Roman architecture and decoration, usually consisting of honeysuckle, lotus, or palmette leaf motifs.
anther	ety	C18: from New Latin anth*_era, from Latin: a remedy prepared from flowers, from Greek, from anth*_eros flowery, from anthos flower &- #!an+ther+al adj.
anther	0.
	syl	an+ther
	pron	<1@nT*>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal part of a stamen consisting of two lobes each containing two sacs in which the pollen matures.
antheridium	ety	C19: from New Latin, diminutive of anth*_era #7anther 
antheridiia	infl
	head	antheridium
	syl	an+ther+id+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antheridium	0.
	syl	an+ther+id+i:um
	pron	<2@nT*1ridi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the male sex organ of algae, fungi, mosses, and ferns, which produces antherozoids.
antheridial	sub
	head	antheridium
	syl	an+ther+1id+i:al
	pos	adj.
antherozoid	ety	C19: see #7anther, zo (#7o) #7id 
antherozoid	0.
	syl	an+ther:o+zo+id
	pron	<2@nT*r*1z*uid>, <-1zcid>
	pos	n.
	def	one of many small male gametes produced in an antheridium.
anthesis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: full bloom, from anthein to bloom, from anthos flower
anthesis	0.
	syl	an+the:sis
	pron	<@n1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of flowering in plants.
ant hill	0.
	syl	ant hill
	pos	n.
	def	a mound of soil, leaves, etc., near the entrance of an ants' nest, carried and deposited there by the ants while constructing the nest.
antho-	ety	from Greek anthos 
antho-	0.
	syl	an:tho-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting a flower.
	exam	1	anthophore;
	exam	2	anthotaxy;
	exam	3	anthozoan.
anthocyanin	ety	C19: from #7antho -#7+ -cyanin, from Greek kuanos dark blue
anthocyan	alt
	head	anthocyanin
	or	anthocyanin
	syl	an+tho+cy+an
	pron	<2@nT*u?!1sI*n>
	pos	n.
anthocyanin	0.
	or	anthocyan
	syl	an+tho+cy:a+nin
	pron	<2@nT*u1sI*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of water-soluble glycosidic pigments, esp. those responsible for the red and blue colours in flowers. They are closely related to vitamins E and P.
anthodium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek anth*_od*_es flower-like, from anthos flower+ -*_od*_es -#7oid 
anthodia	infl
	head	anthodium
	syl	an+tho+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthodium	0.
	syl	an+tho+di:um
	pron	<@n1T*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for { {capitulum} (sense 1)}.
anthologise	alt
	head	anthologize
	or	anthologize
	syl	an+thol:o+gise
	pron	<@n1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
anthologize	0.
	or	anthologise
	syl	an+thol:o+gize
	pron	<@n1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compile or put into an anthology.
anthology	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin anthologia, from Greek, literally: a flower gathering, from anthos flower+ legein to collect
anthologies	infl
	head	anthology
	syl	an+thol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthology	1.
	syl	an+thol+o:gy
	pron	<@n1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of literary passages or works, esp. poems, by various authors.
anthology	2.
	syl	an+thol+o:gy
	pron	<@n1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	any printed collection of literary pieces, songs, works of art, etc.
anthological	sub
	head	anthology
	syl	an+tho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@nT*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
anthologist	sub
	head	anthology
	syl	an+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	Anthony
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Anthony	0.
	syl	An:tho:ny
	pron	<1@nt*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	??251-??356 #7a.d., Egyptian hermit, commonly regarded as the founder of Christian monasticism. Feast day: Jan. 17.
Saint	infl
	head	Anthony of Padua
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Anthony of Padua	0.
	syl	An:tho:ny of Pad:u:a
	pos	n.
	def	1195-1231, Franciscan friar, who preached in France and Italy. Feast day: June 13.
anthophore	0.
	syl	an+tho+phore
	pron	<1@nT*u2fc:>, <-T*->
	pos	n.
	def	an elongation of the receptacle of a flower between the calyx and corolla.
anthotaxy	0.
	syl	an+tho+tax:y
	pron	<1@nT*2t@ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of flowers on a stem or parts on a flower.
anthozoan	1.
	syl	an+tho+zo+an
	pron	<2@nT*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the solitary or colonial sessile marine coelenterates of the class including the corals, sea anemones, and sea pens, in which the body is in the form of a polyp. {~}
anthozoan	2.
	syl	an+tho+zo+an
	pron	<2@nT*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {actinozoan}. of or relating to the class
anthracene	ety	C19: from #7anthrax+ -#7ene 
anthracene	0.
	syl	an+thra+cene
	pron	<1@nTr*2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless tricyclic crystalline solid having a slight blue fluorescence, used in the manufacture of chemicals, esp. diphenylamine and alizarin, and as crystals in scintillation counters. Formula: C\6H\4(CH)\2C\6H\4.
anthracite	ety	C19: from Latin anthrac*_ites type of bloodstone, from Greek anthra?!kit*_es coal-like, from anthrax coal, #7anthrax 
anthracite	0.
	syl	an+thra+cite
	pron	<1@nTr*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard jet-black coal that burns slowly with a nonluminous flame giving out intense heat. Fixed carbon content: 86-98 per cent; calorific value: 3.14#Ml0%7-3.63#M10%7 J/kg. Also called: {hard coal}.
anthracitic	sub
	head	anthracite
	syl	an+thra+cit+ic
	pron	<2@nTr*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
anthracnose	ety	C19: from French, from Greek anthrax coal, carbuncle+ nosos disease
anthracnose	0.
	syl	an+thrac+nose
	pron	<@n1Tr@kn*us>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several fungus diseases of plants, such as vines and beans, characterized by oval dark depressed spots on the fruit and elsewhere.
anthracoid	1.
	syl	an+thra+coid
	pron	<1@nTr*2kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling anthrax.
anthracoid	2.
	syl	an+thra+coid
	pron	<1@nTr*2kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling carbon, coal, or charcoal.
anthraquinone	ety	C19: #7anthra (#7cene) #7+quinone 
anthraquinone	0.
	syl	an+thra+qui+none
	pron	<2@nTr*kwi1n*un>, <-1kwin*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline solid used in the manufacture of dyes, esp. {anthraquinone dyes}, which have excellent colour properties. Formula: C\6H\4(CO)\2C\6H\4.
anthrax	ety	C19: from Late Latin, from Greek: carbuncle
anthraces	infl
	head	anthrax
	syl	an+thra+ces
	pron	<-Tr*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anthrax	1.
	syl	an+thrax
	pron	<1@nTr@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly infectious disease of animals, esp. cattle and sheep, characterized by fever, enlarged spleen and swelling of the throat. It is caused by the bacterium and can be transmitted to man.
anthrax	2.
	syl	an+thrax
	pron	<1@nTr@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a pustule or other lesion caused by this disease.
anthrop	1.
	syl	anthrop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	anthropological.
anthrop	2.
	syl	anthrop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	anthropology.
anthropo-	ety	from Greek anthr*_opos 
anthropo-	0.
	syl	an:thro:po-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating man or human.
	exam	1	anthropology;
	exam	2	anthropomorphism.
anthropocentric	0.
	syl	an+thro+po+cen+tric
	pron	<2@nTr*p*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	regarding man as the most important and central factor in the universe.
anthropocentrism	sub
	head	anthropocentric
	syl	an+thro+po+1cen+trism
	pos	n.
anthropogeny	alt
	head	anthropogenesis
	or	anthropogenesis
	syl	an+thro+po+gen:y
	pron	<2@nTr*1poJini>
	pos	n.
anthropogenesis	0.
	or	anthropogeny
	syl	an+thro+po+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2@nTr*p*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the origins of man.
anthropogenetic	sub
	head	anthropogenesis
	or	anthropogenic
	syl	an+thro+po+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
anthropogenic	sub
	head	anthropogenesis
	or	anthropogenetic
	syl	an+thro+po+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
anthropoid	1.
	syl	an+thro+poid
	pron	<1@nTr*2pcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling man.
anthropoid	2.
	syl	an+thro+poid
	pron	<1@nTr*2pcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling an ape; apelike.
anthropoid	3.
	syl	an+thro+poid
	pron	<1@nTr*2pcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the suborder
anthropoid	4.
	syl	an+thro+poid
	pron	<1@nTr*2pcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any primate of the suborder including monkeys, apes, and man. Compare {prosimian}.
anthropoidal	sub
	head	anthropoid
	syl	an+thro+1poi+dal
	pos	adj.
anthropoid ape	0.
	syl	an+thro+poid ape
	pos	n.
	def	any primate of the family having no tail, elongated arms, and a highly developed brain. The group includes gibbons, orang-utans, chimpanzees, and gorillas.
anthropol	0.
	syl	anthropol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	anthropology.
anthropology	0.
	syl	an+thro+pol+o:gy
	pron	<2@nTr*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of man, his origins, physical characteristics, institutions, religious beliefs, social relationships, etc. See also {cultural anthropology, eth?!nology, physical anthropology, social anthropology}.
anthropological	sub
	head	anthropology
	syl	an+thro+po+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
anthropologically	sub
	head	anthropology
	syl	an+thro+po+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anthropologist	sub
	head	anthropology
	syl	an+thro+1pol:o+gist
	pos	n.
anthropometry	0.
	syl	an+thro+pom+e:try
	pron	<2@nTr*1pomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the comparative study of sizes and proportions of the human body.
anthropometric	sub
	head	anthropometry
	or	anthropometrical
	syl	an+thro+po+met+ric
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
anthropometrical	sub
	head	anthropometry
	or	anthropometric
	syl	an+thro+po+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
anthropometrically	sub
	head	anthropometry
	syl	an+thro+po+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anthropometrist	sub
	head	anthropometry
	syl	an+thro+1pom+e:trist
	pos	n.
anthropomorphic	1.
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phic
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to anthropomorphism.
anthropomorphic	2.
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phic
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the human form.
anthropomorphism	0.
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phism
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribution of human form or behaviour to a deity, animal, etc.
anthropomorphist	sub
	head	anthropomorphism
	syl	an+thro+po+1mor+phist
	pos	n.
anthropomorphise	alt
	head	anthropomorphize
	or	anthropomorphize
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phise
	pron	<2@nTr*p*?!1mc:fIz>
	pos	vb.
anthropomorphize	0.
	or	anthropomorphise
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phize
	pron	<2@nTr*p*?!1mc:fIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attribute or ascribe human form or behaviour to (a god, animal, object, etc.).
anthropomorphosis	0.
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1mc:f*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	transforma?!tion into human form.
anthropomorphous	1.
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phous
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a human being.
anthropomorphous	2.
	syl	an+thro+po+mor+phous
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {anthropomorphic}.
anthropomorphously	sub
	head	anthropomorphous
	syl	an+thro+po+1mor+phous+ly
	pos	adv.
anthropopathism	alt
	head	anthropopathy
	or	anthropopathy
	syl	an+thro+pop:a+thism
	pos	n.
anthropopathy	0.
	or	anthropopathism
	syl	an+thro+pop:a+thy
	pron	<2@nTr*1pop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribution of human passions, etc., to a deity, object, etc.
anthropopathic	sub
	head	anthropopathy
	syl	an+thro+po+path+ic
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
anthropophagi	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek anthr*_opophagos; see #7anthropo -#7, -#7phagous 
anthropophagus	infl
	head	anthropophagi
	syl	an+thro+poph:a+gus
	pron	<-g*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
anthropophagi	0.
	syl	an+thro+poph:a+gi
	pron	<2@nTr*1pof*2gI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cannibals.
anthropophagite	0.
	syl	an+thro+poph:a+gite
	pron	<2@nTr*1pof*2gIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {cannibal}.
anthropophagy	sub
	head	anthropophagite
	syl	an+thro+poph:a+gy
	pron	<2@nTr*1pof*Ji>
	pos	n.
anthropophagic	sub
	head	anthropophagite
	syl	an+thro+po+phag+ic
	pron	<2@nTr*p*1f@Jik>
	pos	adj.
anthropophagous	sub
	head	anthropophagite
	syl	an+thro+1poph:a+gous
	pos	adj.
anthroposophy	0.
	syl	an+thro+pos:o+phy
	pron	<2@nTr*1pos*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiritual and mystical teachings of Rudolph Steiner. &- {an+thro+po+soph+ic} (@!@an#Ggr$$p$$$u#!s$Af$Ik) &- {@!an+thro+#!pos@.o+phist}
anthurium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7antho -#7+ Greek oura a tail
anthurium	0.
	syl	an+thu+ri:um
	pron	<@n1Tju*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American aroid plants constituting the genus many of which are cultivated as house plants for their showy foliage and their flowers, which have a long-stalked spike surrounded by a flaring heart-shaped white or red bract.
anti	1.
	syl	an:ti
	pron	<1@nti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	opposed to a party, policy, attitude, etc..
	exam	1	he won't join because he is rather anti.
anti	2.
	syl	an:ti
	pron	<1@nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an opponent of a party, policy, etc.
anti-	ety	from Greek anti 
anti-	1.
	syl	an:ti-
	pos	prefix.
	def	against; opposing.
	exam	1	anticlerical;
	exam	2	antisocial.
anti-	2.
	syl	an:ti-
	pos	prefix.
	def	opposite to.
	exam	1	anticlimax;
	exam	2	antimere.
anti-	3.
	syl	an:ti-
	pos	prefix.
	def	rival; false.
	exam	1	antipope.
anti-	4.
	syl	an:ti-
	pos	prefix.
	def	counteracting, inhibiting, or neutralizing.
	exam	1	antifreeze;
	exam	2	anti?!histamine.
anti-aircraft	0.
	syl	an:ti-air:craft
	pron	<2@nti1e*kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to defence against aircraft attack.
	exam	1	anti-aircraft batteries.
antiar	ety	from Javanese
antiar	0.
	syl	an+ti+ar
	pron	<1@nti2a:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {upas} (senses 1, 2)}.
antibaryon	0.
	syl	an:ti+bar:y+on
	pron	<2@nti1b@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the antiparticle of any of the baryons.
Antibes	0.
	syl	An+tibes
	pron	French <?~a1tib>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE France, on the Mediterranean: an important Roman town. Pop.: 56309 (1975).
antibiosis	0.
	syl	an:ti+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2@ntibI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an association between two organisms, esp. microorganisms, that is harmful to one of them.
antibiotic	1.
	syl	an:ti+bi+ot+ic
	pron	<2@ntibI1otik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chemical substances, such as penicillin, streptomycin, neomycin, and tetracycline, produced by various microorganisms, esp. fungi, or made synthetically and capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms, esp. bacteria. {~}
antibiotic	2.
	syl	an:ti+bi+ot+ic
	pron	<2@ntibI1otik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to antibiotics.
antibodies	infl
	head	antibody
	syl	an:ti+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antibody	0.
	syl	an:ti+bod:y
	pron	<1@nti2bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various proteins produced in the blood in response to the presence of an antigen. It combines with the antigen, usually a toxin produced by a bacterium, rendering it harmless. See also {immuno?!globulin}.
antic	ety	C16: from Italian antico something ancient, or grotesque (from its application to fantastic carvings found in ruins of ancient Rome); see #7antique 
antic	1.
	syl	an+tic
	pron	<1@ntik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an actor in a ludicrous or grotesque part; clown; buffoon. {~}
antic	2.
	syl	an+tic
	pron	<1@ntik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fantastic; grotesque.
anticatalyst	1.
	syl	an:ti+cat:a+lyst
	pron	<2@nti1k@t*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that destroys or diminishes the activity of a catalyst.
anticatalyst	2.
	syl	an:ti+cat:a+lyst
	pron	<2@nti1k@t*list>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {inhibitor} (sense 1)}.
anticathode	0.
	syl	an:ti+cath+ode
	pron	<2@nti1k@T*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the target electrode for the stream of electrons in a vacuum tube, esp. an x-ray tube.
antichlor	ety	C19: from #7anti -#7+ chlor (#7ine) 
antichlor	0.
	syl	an:ti+chlor
	pron	<1@nti2klc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to remove chlorine from a material after bleaching.
antichloristic	sub
	head	antichlor
	syl	an:ti+chlo+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
anticholinergic	1.
	syl	an:ti+cho+lin+er+gic
	pron	<2@nti2koli1nR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	blocking nerve impulses through the parasympathetic nerves.
anticholinergic	2.
	syl	an:ti+cho+lin+er+gic
	pron	<2@nti2koli1nR:Jik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a drug or agent that blocks these nerve impulses, used esp. to control intestinal spasm.
anticholinesterase	0.
	syl	an:ti+cho+lin+es+ter+ase
	pron	<2@nti2kol*1nest*2rAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of substances that inhibit the action of cholinesterase.
Antichrist	1.
	syl	An:ti+christ
	pron	<1@nti2krIst>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the antago?!nist of Christ, expected by early Christians to appear and reign over the world until overthrown at Christ's Second Coming.
Antichrist	2.
	syl	An:ti+christ
	pron	<1@nti2krIst>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an enemy of Christ or Christianity.
Antichristian	sub
	head	Antichrist
	syl	An:ti+1chris+tian
	pos	adj.
anticipant	1.
	syl	an+tic:i+pant
	pron	<@n1tisip*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	operating in advance; expectant.
anticipant	2.
	syl	an+tic:i+pant
	pron	<@n1tisip*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who anticipates.
anticipate	ety	C16: from Latin anticip*_are to take before, realize beforehand, from anti- #7ante -#7+ capere to take &- an+#!tic@.i+@!pa+tor n.
anticipate	1.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to regard as likely; expect; foresee.
	exam	1	he antici?!pated that it would happen.
anticipate	2.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to foresee and act in advance of.
	exam	1	he anticipated the fall in value by selling early.
anticipate	3.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to thwart by acting in advance of; forestall.
	exam	1	I anticipated his punch by moving out of reach.
anticipate	4.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to mention (something) before its proper time.
	exam	1	don't anticipate the climax of the story.
anticipate	5.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make use of in advance of possession.
	exam	1	he anticipated his salary in buying a house.
anticipate	6.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pay (a bill, etc.) before it falls due.
anticipate	7.
	syl	an+tic:i+pate
	pron	<@n1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to happen sooner.
	exam	1	the spread of nationalism anticipated the decline of the Empire.
anticipatory	sub
	head	anticipate
	or	anticipative
	syl	an+1tic:i+2pa+to:ry
	pos	adj.
anticipative	sub
	head	anticipate
	or	anticipatory
	syl	an+1tic:i+pa+tive
	pos	adj.
anticipation	1.
	syl	an+tic:i+pa+tion
	pron	<@n2tisi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of anticipating; expectation, premonition, or foresight.
anticipation	2.
	syl	an+tic:i+pa+tion
	pron	<@n2tisi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking or dealing with funds before they are legally available or due.
anticipation	3.
	syl	an+tic:i+pa+tion
	pron	<@n2tisi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an unstressed, usually short note introduced before a downbeat and harmonically related to the chord immediately following it. Compare { {suspension} (sense 11)}.
anticlastic	0.
	syl	an:ti+clas+tic
	pron	<2@nti1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a surface
	def	having a curvature, at a given point and in a particular direction, that is of the opposite sign to the curvature at that point in a perpendicular direction. Compare {synclastic}.
anticlerical	1.
	syl	an:ti+cler:i+cal
	pron	<2@nti1klerikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposed to the power and influence of the clergy, esp. in politics.
anticlerical	2.
	syl	an:ti+cler:i+cal
	pron	<2@nti1klerikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of an anticlerical party.
anticlericalism	sub
	head	anticlerical
	syl	an:ti+1cler:i+cal+ism
	pos	n.
anticlimax	1.
	syl	an:ti+cli+max
	pron	<2@nti1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a disappointing or ineffective conclusion to a series of events, etc.
anticlimax	2.
	syl	an:ti+cli+max
	pron	<2@nti1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden change from a serious subject to one that is disappointing or ludicrous.
anticlimax	3.
	syl	an:ti+cli+max
	pron	<2@nti1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a descent in discourse from the significant or important to the trivial, inconsequential, etc.
anticlimactic	sub
	head	anticlimax
	syl	an:ti+cli+mac+tic
	pron	<2@ntiklI1m@ktik>
	pos	adj.
anticlimactically	sub
	head	anticlimax
	syl	an:ti+cli+1mac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anticlinal	1.
	syl	an:ti+cli+nal
	pron	<2@nti1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an anticline.
anticlinal	2.
	syl	an:ti+cli+nal
	pron	<2@nti1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of or relating to the plane at right angles to the surface of an organ.
anticline	0.
	syl	an:ti+cline
	pron	<1@nti2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a formation of stratified rock raised up, by folding, into a broad arch so that the strata slope down on both sides from a common crest. Compare {syncline}.
anticlinoria	infl
	head	anticlinorium
	syl	an:ti+cli+no+ri:a
	pron	<-1nc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anticlinorium	0.
	syl	an:ti+cli+no+ri:um
	pron	<2@ntiklI1nc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast elongated anticline with its strata further folded into anticlines and synclines.
anticlockwise	0.
	syl	an:ti+clock+wise
	pron	<2@nti1klok2wIz>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in the opposite direction to the rotation of the hands of a clock. U.S. equivalent: {counterclockwise}.
anticoagulant	1.
	syl	an:ti+co+ag:u+lant
	pron	<2@ntik*u1@gjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting to prevent or retard coagulation, esp. of blood.
anticoagulant	2.
	syl	an:ti+co+ag:u+lant
	pron	<2@ntik*u1@gjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent that prevents or retards coagulation.
anticoincidence	0.
	syl	an:ti+co+in+ci+dence
	pron	<2@ntik*u1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to an electronic circuit that produces an output pulse if one but not both of its input terminals receives a pulse within a specified interval of time. Compare { {coincidence} (sense 3)}.
anticonvulsant	1.
	syl	an:ti+con+vul+sant
	pron	<2@ntik*n1v^ls*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of drugs used to relieve convulsions. {~}
anticonvulsant	2.
	syl	an:ti+con+vul+sant
	pron	<2@ntik*n1v^ls*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this class of drugs.
Anti-Corn Law League	0.
	syl	An:ti-Corn Law League
	pos	n.
	def	an organization founded in 1839 by Richard Cobden and John Bright to oppose the Corn Laws, which were repealed in 1846.
Anticosti	0.
	syl	An+ti+cos+ti
	pron	<2@nti1kosti>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of E Canada in the Gulf of St. Lawrence; part of Quebec. Area: 7881 sq. km (3043 sq. miles).
antics	0.
	syl	an+tics
	pron	<1@ntiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	absurd or grotesque acts or postures.
anticyclone	0.
	syl	an:ti+cy+clone
	pron	<2@nti1sIkl*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a body of moving air of higher pressure than the surrounding air, in which the pressure decreases away from the centre. Winds circulate around the centre in a clockwise direction in the N hemisphere and anticlockwise in the S hemisphere. Also called: {high}.
anticyclonic	sub
	head	anticyclone
	syl	an:ti+cy+clon+ic
	pron	<2@ntisI1klonik>
	pos	adj.
antidepressant	1.
	syl	an:ti+de+pres+sant
	pron	<2@ntidi1presNt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of drugs used to alleviate depression. {~}
antidepressant	2.
	syl	an:ti+de+pres+sant
	pron	<2@ntidi1presNt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this class of drugs.
antidote	ety	C15: from Latin antidotum, from Greek antidoton something given as a countermeasure, from #7anti -#7+ didonai to give &- @!an@.ti+#!dot+al adj.
antidote	1.
	syl	an:ti+dote
	pron	<1@nti2d*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a drug or agent that counter?!acts or neutralizes the effects of a poison.
antidote	2.
	syl	an:ti+dote
	pron	<1@nti2d*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that counteracts or relieves a harmful or unwanted condition; remedy.
antidromic	1.
	syl	an:ti+drom+ic
	pron	<2@nti1dromik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of nerve fibres
	def	conduct?!ing nerve impulses in a direction opposite to normal.
antidromic	2.
	syl	an:ti+drom+ic
	pron	<2@nti1dromik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	showing twining to the left and right in members of the same species.
Antietam	0.
	syl	An+tie+tam
	pron	<@n1tEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a creek in NW Maryland, flowing into the Potomac: scene of a Civil War battle (1862), in which the Confederate forces of General Robert E. Lee were defeated.
antifebrile	1.
	syl	an:ti+fe:brile
	pron	<2@nti1fEbrIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	reducing fever; antipyretic. {~}
antifebrile	2.
	syl	an:ti+fe:brile
	pron	<2@nti1fEbrIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	an antifebrile agent or drug.
Antifederalist	1.
	syl	An:ti+fed+er+al+ist
	pron	<2@nti1fed*r*list>, <-1fedr*->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a person who opposed the ratification of the Constitution in 1789 and thereafter allied with Thomas Jefferson's Antifederal Party, which opposed extension of the powers of the federal Government.
Antifederalist	2.
	syl	An:ti+fed+er+al+ist
	pron	<2@nti1fed*r*list>, <-1fedr*->
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any person who opposes federalism.
antiferromagnetism	0.
	syl	an:ti+fer+ro+mag+ne+tism
	pron	<2@nti2fer*u1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phys?!ics.
	def	the phenomenon exhibited by substances that resemble paramagnetic substances in the value of their relative permeability but that behave like ferromagnetic substances when their temperature is varied. See also {ferrimagnetism}.
antifouling	1.
	syl	an:ti+foul+ing
	pron	<2@nti1fauliG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a paint or other coating
	def	inhibiting the growth of barnacles and other marine organisms on a ship's bottom.
antifouling	2.
	syl	an:ti+foul+ing
	pron	<2@nti1fauliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an antifouling paint or other coating.
antifreeze	0.
	syl	an:ti+freeze
	pron	<1@nti2frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid, usually ethylene glycol (ethanediol), added to cooling water to lower its freezing point, esp. for use in an internal-combustion engine.
antigen	ety	C20: from #7anti (#7body) #7+ -#7gen 
antigen	0.
	syl	an:ti+gen
	pron	<1@ntiJ*n>, <-2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that stimulates the production of antibodies.
antigenic	sub
	head	antigen
	syl	an:ti+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
antigenically	sub
	head	antigen
	syl	an:ti+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Antigone	0.
	syl	An:tig:o:ne
	pron	<@n1tig*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta, who was condemned to death for cremating the body of her brother Polynices in defiance of an edict of her uncle, King Creon of Thebes.
Antigonus I	0.
	syl	An:tig:o:nus I
	pron	<@n1tig*n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called 382-301 #7b.c., Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; king of Macedon (306-301).
anti-G suit	0.
	syl	an:ti-G suit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {G-suit}.
Antigua	0.
	syl	An+ti+gua
	pron	<@n1tEg*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of the West Indies, one of the Leeward Islands: a British colony until 1967, now a British Associated State. Capital: St. John's. Pop.: 66000 (1972 est.). Area: 279 sq. km (108 sq. miles). &- {An+#!ti+guan}
antihalation	0.a.
	syl	an:ti+ha+la+tion
	pron	<2antih*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a process by which light, passing through the emulsion on a film or plate, is not reflected back into it but is absorbed by a layer of dye or pigment, usually on the back of the film, thus preventing halation.
antihalation	0.b.
	syl	an:ti+ha+la+tion
	pron	<2antih*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	antihalation backing.
antihelices	infl
	head	antihelix
	or	antihelixes
	syl	an:ti+hel:i+ces
	pron	<-1hElisEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antihelixes	infl
	head	antihelix
	or	antihelices
	syl	an:ti+he+lix:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antihelix	0.
	syl	an:ti+he+lix
	pron	<2@nti1hEliks>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {anthelix}.
antiheroes	infl
	head	antihero
	syl	an:ti+he+roes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antihero	0.
	syl	an:ti+he+ro
	pron	<1@nti2hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a central character in a novel, play, etc., who lacks the traditional heroic virtues.
antihistamine	0.
	syl	an:ti+his+ta+mine
	pron	<2@nti1hist*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug that neutralizes the effects of histamine, used esp. in the treatment of allergies.
anti-icer	0.
	syl	an:ti-ic:er
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted to an aircraft to prevent the formation of ice. Compare {de-icer}.
antiknock	0.
	syl	an:ti+knock
	pron	<2@nti1nok>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound, such as lead tetraethyl, added to petrol to reduce knocking in the engine.
Anti-Lebanon	0.
	syl	An:ti-Leb:a+non
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range running north and south between Syria and Lebanon, east of the Lebanon Mountains. Highest peak: Mount Hermon, 279 m (9232 ft.).
antilepton	0.
	syl	an:ti+lep+ton
	pron	<2@nti1lept*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the antiparticle of any of the leptons.
Anthe	infl
	head	Antilles
	syl	An+the.
	pos	n.
Antilles	0.
	syl	An+til+les
	pron	<@n1tilEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the West Indies consisting of the {Greater Antilles} and the {Lesser Antilles}.
antilog	0.
	syl	an:ti+log
	pron	<1@nti2log>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {antilogarithm}.
antilogarithm	0.
	syl	an:ti+log:a+rithm
	pron	<2@nti1log*2riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a number whose logarithm is the given number.
	exam	1	100 is the antilogarithm of 2.
antilogarithmic	sub
	head	antilogarithm
	syl	an:ti+2log:a+1rith+mic
	pos	adj.
antilogism	ety	C20: from #7anti -#7+ (#7syl) #7logism 
antilogism	0.
	syl	an+til:o+gism
	pron	<@n1til*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a triad of propositions consist?!ing of the two premisses of a syllogism and the negation of its conclusion.
antilogy	ety	C17: from Greek antilogia 
antilogies	infl
	head	antilogy
	syl	an+til+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antilogy	0.
	syl	an+til+o:gy
	pron	<@n1til*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a contradiction in terms.
antimacassar	ety	C19: from #7anti -#7+ M#7acassar (#7oil) 
antimacassar	0.
	syl	an:ti+ma+cas+sar
	pron	<2@ntim*1k@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth covering the back and arms of chairs, etc., to prevent soiling or as decoration.
antimagnetic	0.
	syl	an:ti+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2@ntim@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or constructed of a material that does not acquire permanent magnetism when exposed to a magnetic field.
	exam	1	an antimagnetic watch.
antimalarial	1.
	syl	an:ti+ma+lar+i:al
	pron	<2@ntim*1le*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	effective in the treatment of malaria. {~}
antimalarial	2.
	syl	an:ti+ma+lar+i:al
	pron	<2@ntim*1le*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an antimalarial drug or agent.
antimasque	0.
	syl	an:ti+masque
	pron	<1@nti2ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a comic or grotesque dance, presented between the acts of a masque.
antimatter	0.
	syl	an:ti+mat+ter
	pron	<1@nti2m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical form of matter composed of antiparticles.
antimere	0.
	syl	an:ti+mere
	pron	<1@nti2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or organ of a bilaterally or radially symmetrical organism that corresponds to a similar structure on the other side of the axis, such as the right or left limb of a four-legged animal. Also called: {actinomere}.
antimeric	sub
	head	antimere
	syl	an:ti+mer+ic
	pron	<2@nti1merik>
	pos	adj.
antimerism	sub
	head	antimere
	syl	an+tim+er+ism
	pron	<@n1tim*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
antimissile	1.
	syl	an:ti+mis+sile
	pron	<2@nti1misIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to defensive measures against missile attack.
	exam	1	an antimissile system.
antimissile	2.
	syl	an:ti+mis+sile
	pron	<2@nti1misIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a defensive missile used to intercept and destroy attacking missiles.
antimonial	1.
	syl	an:ti+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2@nti1m*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing antimony.
antimonial	2.
	syl	an:ti+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2@nti1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent containing antimony.
antimonic	0.
	syl	an:ti+mo+nic
	pron	<2@nti1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing antimony in the pentavalent state.
antimonous	0.
	syl	an:ti+mo+nous
	pron	<1@ntim*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing antimony in the trivalent state.
antimony	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin antim*_onium, of uncertain origin
antimony	0.
	syl	an:ti+mo+ny
	pron	<1@ntim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic metallic element that exists in two allotropic forms and occurs principally in stibnite. The stable form is a brittle silvery-white crystalline metal that is added to alloys to increase their strength and hardness and is used in semiconductors. Symbol: Sb; atomic no.: 51; atomic wt.: 121.75; valency: 3 or 5; relative density: 6.684; melting pt.: 630.5?%C; boiling pt.: 1640?%C.
antimonyl	0.
	syl	an:ti+mo+nyl
	pron	<1@ntim*nil>, <@n1tim->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group SbO-.
	exam	1	an antimonyl group or radical.
antimony potassium tartrate	0.
	syl	an:ti+mo+ny po+tas+si:um tar+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless poisonous crystalline salt used as a mordant for textiles and leather, as an insecticide, and as an anthelmintic. Formula: K(SbO)C\4H\4O\6. Also called: {tartar emetic}.
antineutrinos	infl
	head	antineutrino
	syl	an:ti+neu+tri+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antineutrino	0.
	syl	an:ti+neu+tri+no
	pron	<2@ntinju:1trEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the antiparticle of a neutrino; a particle having the opposite spin to a neutrino.
antineutron	0.
	syl	an:ti+neu+tron
	pron	<2@nti1nju:tron>
	pos	n.
	def	the antiparticle of a neutron; a particle having the same mass as the neutron but a magnetic moment of opposite sign.
anting	0.
	syl	ant+ing
	pron	<1@ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the placing or rubbing of ants by birds on their feathers. The body fluids of the ants are thought to repel parasites.
antinode	0.
	syl	an:ti+node
	pron	<1@nti2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of maximum displacement between two adjacent nodes in a standing wave.
antinodal	sub
	head	antinode
	syl	an:ti+1nod+al
	pos	adj.
antinomian	1.
	syl	an:ti+no+mi:an
	pron	<2@nti1n*umi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the doctrine that by faith and the dispensation of grace a Christian is released from the obligation of adhering to any moral law.
antinomian	2.
	syl	an:ti+no+mi:an
	pron	<2@nti1n*umi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian sect holding such a doctrine.
antinomianism	sub
	head	antinomian
	syl	an:ti+1no+mi+an+ism
	pos	n.
antinomy	ety	C16: from Latin antinomia, from Greek: conflict between laws, from #7anti -#7+ nomos law
antinomies	infl
	head	antinomy
	syl	an+tin:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antinomy	1.
	syl	an+tin:o+my
	pron	<@n1tin*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	opposition of one law, principle, or rule to another; contradiction within a law.
antinomy	2.
	syl	an+tin:o+my
	pron	<@n1tin*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	contradiction existing between two apparently indubitable propositions; paradox.
antinomic	sub
	head	antinomy
	syl	an:ti+nom+ic
	pron	<2@nti1nomik>
	pos	adj.
antinomically	sub
	head	antinomy
	syl	an:ti+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
antinovel	0.
	syl	an:ti+nov+el
	pron	<1@nti2novL>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of prose fiction in which conventional or traditional novelistic elements are rejected. Also called: {anti-roman, nouveau roman}.
antinucleon	0.
	syl	an:ti+nu+cle:on
	pron	<2@nti1nju:kli2on>
	pos	n.
	def	an antiproton or an antineutron.
Antioch	0.
	syl	An+ti+och
	pron	<1@nti2ok>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Turkey, on the Orantes River: ancient commercial centre and capital of Syria (300-64 #7b.c.) ; early centre of Christianity. Pop.: 57900 (1965). Arabic name: {Antakiya}. Turkish name: {Antakya}.
Antiochus III	0.
	syl	An:ti:o:chus III
	pron	<@n1tI*k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called 242-187 #7b.c., king of Syria (223-187), who greatly extended the Seleucid empire but was forced (190) to surrender most of Asia Minor to the Romans.
Antiochus IV	0.
	syl	An:ti:o:chus IV
	pos	n.
	def	??215-164 #7b.c., Seleucid king of Syria (175-164), who attacked the Jews and provoked the revolt of the Maccabees.
antioxidant	0.
	syl	an:ti+ox:i+dant
	pron	<2@nti1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that retards deterioration by oxidation, esp. of fats, oils, foods, petroleum products, or rubber.
antiparallel	1.
	syl	an:ti+par+al+lel
	pron	<2@nti1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	parallel but pointing or rotating in opposite directions.
antiparallel	2.
	syl	an:ti+par+al+lel
	pron	<2@nti1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of two lines
	def	cutting two given lines so that in the quadrilateral formed the interior opposite angles are supplementary.
antiparticle	0.
	syl	an:ti+par+ti+cle
	pron	<1@nti2pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of elementary particles that have the same mass as their corresponding particle but have a charge, baryon number, strangeness, and isospin quantum number, I\3, of equal magnitude but opposite sign. When a particle collides with its antiparticle mutual annihilation occurs.
antipasto	ety	Italian: before food
antipastos	infl
	head	antipasto
	syl	an:ti+pas+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antipasto	0.
	syl	an:ti+pas+to
	pron	<2@nti1pa:st*u>, <-1p@s->
	pos	n.
	def	a course of hors d'oeuvres in an Italian meal.
Antipater	0.
	syl	An:tip:a:ter
	pron	<@n1tip*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	??398-319 #7b.c., Macedonian general under Alexander the Great: regent of Macedon (334-323).
antipathetical	alt
	head	antipathetic
	or	antipathetic
	syl	an:ti+pa+thet+ic:al
	pos	adj.
antipathetic	0.
	or	antipathetical
	syl	an:ti+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<@n2tip*1Tetik>, <2@ntip*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	having or arousing a strong aversion.
antipathetically	sub
	head	antipathetic
	syl	an:ti+pa+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
antipathy	ety	C17: from Latin antipathia, from Greek antipatheia, from #7anti -#7+ patheia feeling
antipathies	infl
	head	antipathy
	syl	an+tip:a+thies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antipathy	1.
	syl	an+tip:a+thy
	pron	<@n1tip*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of intense aversion, dislike, or hostility.
antipathy	2.
	syl	an+tip:a+thy
	pron	<@n1tip*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the object of such a feeling.
antiperiodic	1.
	syl	an:ti+pe:ri+od+ic
	pron	<2@nti2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	efficacious against recurring attacks of a disease. {~}
antiperiodic	2.
	syl	an:ti+pe:ri+od+ic
	pron	<2@nti2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	an antiperiodic drug or agent.
antiperistalsis	0.
	syl	an:ti+per:i+stal+sis
	pron	<2@nti2peri1st@lsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	contractions of the intestine that force the contents in the opposite direction to the normal.
antipersonnel	0.
	syl	an:ti+per+son+nel
	pron	<2@nti2pR:s*1nel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weapons, etc.
	def	designed to cause casualties to personnel rather than to destroy equipment or defences.
antiperspirant	1.
	syl	an:ti+per+spi+rant
	pron	<2@nti1pR:sp*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an astringent substance applied to the skin to reduce or prevent perspiration.
antiperspirant	2.
	syl	an:ti+per+spi+rant
	pron	<2@nti1pR:sp*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	reducing or preventing perspiration.
antiphlogistic	1.
	syl	an:ti+phlo+gis+tic
	pron	<2@ntifl*1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the prevention or alleviation of inflammation.
antiphlogistic	2.
	syl	an:ti+phlo+gis+tic
	pron	<2@ntifl*1Jistik>
	pos	n.
	def	an antiphlogistic agent or drug.
antiphon	ety	C15: from Late Latin antiph*_ona sung responses, from Late Greek, plural of antiph*_onon (something) responsive, from antiph*_onos, from #7anti -#7+ ph*_on*_e sound
antiphon	1.
	syl	an:ti+phon
	pron	<1@ntif*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short passage, usually from the Bible, recited or sung as a response after certain parts of a liturgical service.
antiphon	2.
	syl	an:ti+phon
	pron	<1@ntif*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a psalm, hymn, etc., chanted or sung in alternate parts.
antiphon	3.
	syl	an:ti+phon
	pron	<1@ntif*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any response or answer.
antiphonal	1.
	syl	an+tiph:o+nal
	pron	<@n1tif*n*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sung or recited in alternation.
antiphonal	2.
	syl	an+tiph:o+nal
	pron	<@n1tif*n*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {antiphonary}.
antiphonally	sub
	head	antiphonal
	syl	an+1tiph:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
antiphonaries	infl
	head	antiphonary
	syl	an+tiph:o+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antiphonary	1.
	syl	an+tiph:o+nar:y
	pron	<@n1tif*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a bound collection of antiphons, esp. for use in the divine office.
antiphonary	2.
	syl	an+tiph:o+nar:y
	pron	<@n1tif*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such a book.
antiphonies	infl
	head	antiphony
	syl	an+tiph:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antiphony	1.
	syl	an+tiph:o+ny
	pron	<@n1tif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the antiphonal singing of a musical composition by two choirs.
antiphony	2.
	syl	an+tiph:o+ny
	pron	<@n1tif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical or other sound effect that answers or echoes another.
antiphrasis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek, from #7anti -#7+ phrasis, from phrazein to speak
antiphrasis	0.
	syl	an+tiph+ra+sis
	pron	<@n1tifr*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the use of a word in a sense opposite to its normal one, esp. for ironic effect.
antipodal	1.
	syl	an+tip:o+dal
	pron	<@n1tip*dL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to diametrically opposite points on the earth's surface.
antipodal	2.
	syl	an+tip:o+dal
	pron	<@n1tip*dL>
	pos	adj.
	def	exactly or diametrically opposite.
antipode	0.
	syl	an:ti+pode
	pron	<1@ntip*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the exact or direct opposite.
antipodes	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek, plural of antipous having the feet opposite, from #7anti -#7+ pous foot &- an+tip@.o+de@.an (@an@!t$Ip$$#!di$:$$n) adj.
antipodes	1.
	syl	an+tip:o+des
	pron	<@n1tip*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	either or both of two points, places, or regions that are situated diametrically opposite to one another on the earth's surface, esp. the country or region opposite one's own.
antipodes	2.
	syl	an+tip:o+des
	pron	<@n1tip*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the people who live there.
anthe	infl
	head	antipodes
	syl	an+the.
	pos	n.
antipodes	3.
	syl	an+tip:o+des
	pron	<@n1tip*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Australia and New Zealand.
antipodes	4.
	syl	an+tip:o+des
	pron	<@n1tip*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	the exact or direct opposite.
Anthe	infl
	head	Antipodes
	syl	An+the.
	pos	n.
Antipodes	0.
	syl	An+tip:o+des
	pron	<@n1tip*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of small un?!inhabited islands in the South Pacific, southeast of and belonging to New Zealand. Area: 62 sq. km (24 sq. miles).
antipope	0.
	syl	an:ti+pope
	pron	<1@nti2p*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a rival pope elected in opposition to one who has been canonically chosen.
antiproton	0.
	syl	an:ti+pro+ton
	pron	<1@nti2pr*uton>
	pos	n.
	def	the antiparticle of the proton; a particle having the same mass as the proton but an equal and opposite charge.
antipsychiatry	0.
	syl	an:ti+psy+chi:a+try
	pron	<2@ntisI1kI*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an approach to mental disorders that makes use of concepts derived from existentialism, psychoanalysis, and sociological theory.
antipyretic	1.
	syl	an:ti+py+ret+ic
	pron	<2@ntipI1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	preventing or alleviating fever. {~}
antipyretic	2.
	syl	an:ti+py+ret+ic
	pron	<2@ntipI1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an antipyretic remedy or drug.
antipyresis	sub
	head	antipyretic
	syl	an:ti+py+re:sis
	pron	<2@ntipI1rEsis>
	pos	n.
antipyrine	0.
	syl	an:ti+py+rine
	pron	<2@nti1pIrin>, <-rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white powder used medicinally to reduce pain and fever. Formula: C\1\1H\1\2N\2O.
antiq	1.
	syl	antiq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	antiquarian.
antiq	2.
	syl	antiq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	antiquity.
antiquarian	1.
	syl	an:ti+quar+i:an
	pron	<2@nti1kwe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with the study of antiquities or antiques.
antiquarian	2.
	syl	an:ti+quar+i:an
	pron	<2@nti1kwe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest size of handmade drawing paper, 53#M31 inches.
antiquarian	3.
	syl	an:ti+quar+i:an
	pron	<2@nti1kwe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {antiquary}.
antiquarianism	sub
	head	antiquarian
	syl	an:ti+1quar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
antiquaries	infl
	head	antiquary
	syl	an:ti+quar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antiquary	0.
	syl	an:ti+quar:y
	pron	<1@nti2kweri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects, deals in, or studies antiques, ancient works of art, or ancient times. Also called: {antiquarian}.
antiquate	ety	C15: from Latin ant*_iqu*_are to make old, from ant*_iquus ancient
antiquate	1.
	syl	an:ti+quate
	pron	<1@nti2kwAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make obsolete or old-fashioned.
antiquate	2.
	syl	an:ti+quate
	pron	<1@nti2kwAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give an old or antique appearance to.
antiquated	1.
	syl	an:ti+quat+ed
	pron	<1@nti2kwAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	outmoded; obsolete.
antiquated	2.
	syl	an:ti+quat+ed
	pron	<1@nti2kwAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	aged; ancient.
antiquatedness	sub
	head	antiquated
	syl	an:ti+2quat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
antique	ety	C16: from Latin ant*_iquus ancient, from ante before
antique	1.a.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative object, piece of furniture, or other work of art created in an earlier period, that is collected and valued for its beauty, workmanship, and age.
antique	1.b.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an antique shop.
antique	2.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any object made in an earlier period.
anthe	3.
	head	antique
	syl	an+the.
	def	the style of ancient art, esp. Greek or Roman art, or an example of it.
antique	4.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a family of typefaces having all lines of nearly equal thickness.
antique	5.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	made in or in the style of an earlier period.
antique	6.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to the distant past, esp. of or in the style of ancient Greece or Rome.
antique	7.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	old-fashioned; out-of-date.
antique	8.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	aged or venerable.
antique	9.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paper
	def	not calendered or coated; having a rough surface.
antique	10.
	syl	an+tique
	pron	<@n1tEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give an antique appearance to.
antiquities	0.
	syl	an+tiq+ui:ties
	pron	<@n1tikwitiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	remains or relics, such as statues, buildings, or coins, that date from ancient times.
antiquities	infl
	head	antiquity
	syl	an+tiq+ui:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antiquity	1.
	syl	an+tiq+ui:ty
	pron	<@n1tikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being ancient or very old.
	exam	1	a vase of great antiquity.
antiquity	2.
	syl	an+tiq+ui:ty
	pron	<@n1tikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the far distant past, esp. the time preceding the Middle Ages in Europe.
antiquity	3.
	syl	an+tiq+ui:ty
	pron	<@n1tikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the people of ancient times collectively; the ancients.
antirachitic	1.
	syl	an:ti+ra+chit+ic
	pron	<2@ntir*1kitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	preventing or curing rickets. {~}
antirachitic	2.
	syl	an:ti+ra+chit+ic
	pron	<2@ntir*1kitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an antirachitic remedy or agent.
Antiremonstrant	0.
	syl	An:ti+re:mon+strant
	pron	<2@ntiri1monstr*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dutch Reformed Church.
	def	the party that opposed the Remonstrants.
antirrhinum	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek antirrhinon, from #7anti - (imitating)#7+ rhis nose; so called from a fancied likeness to an animal's snout
antirrhinum	0.
	syl	an+tir+rhi+num
	pron	<2@nti1rIn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any scrophulariaceous plant of the genus esp. the snapdragon, which have two-lipped flowers of various colours.
Antisana	0.
	syl	An+ti+sa+na
	pron	Spanish <2anti1sana>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in N central Ecuador, in the Andes. Height: 5756 m (18885 ft.).
antiscorbutic	1.
	syl	an:ti+scor+bu+tic
	pron	<2@ntiskc:1bju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	preventing or curing scurvy.
antiscorbutic	2.
	syl	an:ti+scor+bu+tic
	pron	<2@ntiskc:1bju:tik>
	pos	n.
	def	an antiscorbutic remedy or agent.
anti-Semite	0.
	syl	an:ti-Sem:ite
	pos	n.
	def	a person who persecutes or discriminates against Jews.
anti-Semitic	sub
	head	anti-Semite
	syl	an:ti-Se:1mit:ic
	pos	adj.
anti-Semitically	sub
	head	anti-Semite
	syl	an:ti-Se:1mit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
anti-Semitism	sub
	head	anti-Semite
	syl	an:ti-1Sem:i:tism
	pos	n.
antisepsis	1.
	syl	an:ti+sep+sis
	pron	<2@nti1sepsis>
	pos	n.
	def	destruction of undesirable microorganisms, such as those that cause disease or putrefaction. Compare {asepsis}.
antisepsis	2.
	syl	an:ti+sep+sis
	pron	<2@nti1sepsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being free from such microorganisms.
antiseptic	1.
	syl	an:ti+sep+tic
	pron	<2@nti1septik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting antisepsis.
antiseptic	2.
	syl	an:ti+sep+tic
	pron	<2@nti1septik>
	pos	adj.
	def	entirely free from contamination.
antiseptic	3.
	syl	an:ti+sep+tic
	pron	<2@nti1septik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking spirit or excitement; clinical.
antiseptic	4.
	syl	an:ti+sep+tic
	pron	<2@nti1septik>
	pos	n.
	def	an antiseptic agent or substance.
antiseptically	sub
	head	antiseptic
	syl	an:ti+1sep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
antiserums	infl
	head	antiserum
	or	antisera
	syl	an:ti+se:rums
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antisera	infl
	head	antiserum
	or	antiserums
	syl	an:ti+se:ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antiserum	0.
	syl	an:ti+se:rum
	pron	<2@nti1si*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	blood serum containing antibodies against a specific antigen, used to treat or provide immunity to a disease.
antislavery	0.
	syl	an:ti+slav+er:y
	pron	<2@nti1slAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposed to slavery, esp. Negro slavery.
antisocial	1.
	syl	an:ti+so+cial
	pron	<2@nti1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	avoiding the company of other people; unsociable.
antisocial	2.
	syl	an:ti+so+cial
	pron	<2@nti1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary or injurious to the interests of society in general.
antisocially	sub
	head	antisocial
	syl	an:ti+1so+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
antispasmodic	1.
	syl	an:ti+spas+mod+ic
	pron	<2@ntisp@z1modik>
	pos	adj.
	def	preventing or arresting spasms.
antispasmodic	2.
	syl	an:ti+spas+mod+ic
	pron	<2@ntisp@z1modik>
	pos	n.
	def	an antispasmodic drug.
antistatic	0.
	syl	an:ti+stat+ic
	pron	<2@nti1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance, textile, etc.
	def	retaining sufficient moisture to provide a conducting path, thus avoiding the effects of static electricity.
Antisthenes	0.
	syl	An:tis:the:nes
	pron	<@n1tisT*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??445-365 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, founder of the Cynic school, who taught that the only good was virtue, won by self-control and independence from worldly needs.
antistrophe	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek antistroph*_e an answering turn, from #7anti -#7+ stroph*_e a turning
antistrophe	1.a.
	syl	an+tis+tro+phe
	pron	<@n1tistr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the second of two movements made by a chorus during the performance of a choral ode.
antistrophe	1.b.
	syl	an+tis+tro+phe
	pron	<@n1tistr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the second part of a choral ode sung during this movement.
antistrophe	2.
	syl	an+tis+tro+phe
	pron	<@n1tistr*fi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	the second of two metrical systems used alternately within a poem. {~} See {strophe}.
antistrophic	sub
	head	antistrophe
	syl	an:ti+stroph+ic
	pron	<2@nti1strofik>
	pos	adj.
antistrophically	sub
	head	antistrophe
	syl	an:ti+1stroph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
antitank	0.
	syl	an:ti+tank
	pron	<2@nti1t@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to immobilize or destroy armoured vehicles.
	exam	1	antitank weapons.
antithesis	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek: a setting against, from #7anti -#7+ tithenai to place
antitheses	infl
	head	antithesis
	syl	an+tith+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antithesis	1.
	syl	an+tith+e:sis
	pron	<@n1tiTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the exact opposite.
antithesis	2.
	syl	an+tith+e:sis
	pron	<@n1tiTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	contrast or opposition.
antithesis	3.
	syl	an+tith+e:sis
	pron	<@n1tiTisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the juxtaposition of contrasting ideas, phrases, or words so as to produce an effect of balance, such as
antithesis	4.
	syl	an+tith+e:sis
	pron	<@n1tiTisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the second stage in the {Hegelian dialectic}.
antithetic	alt
	head	antithetical
	or	antithetical
	syl	an:ti+thet+ic
	pos	adj.
antithetical	1.
	or	antithetic
	syl	an:ti+thet:i+cal
	pron	<2@nti1TetikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of antithesis.
antithetical	2.
	or	antithetic
	syl	an:ti+thet:i+cal
	pron	<2@nti1TetikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	directly contrasted.
antitoxin	1.
	syl	an:ti+tox+in
	pron	<2@nti1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibody that neutralizes a toxin.
antitoxin	2.
	syl	an:ti+tox+in
	pron	<2@nti1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	blood serum that contains a specific antibody. &- {@!an@.ti+#!tox+ic}
antitrades	0.
	syl	an:ti+trades
	pron	<1@nti2trAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	winds in the upper atmosphere blowing in the opposite direction from and above the trade winds.
antitragus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek antitragos; see #7anti -, #7tragus 
antitragi	infl
	head	antitragus
	syl	an+tit+ra+gi
	pron	<-2JI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antitragus	0.
	syl	an+tit+ra+gus
	pron	<@n1titr*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a cartilaginous projection of the external ear opposite the tragus.
antitrust	0.
	syl	an:ti+trust
	pron	<2@nti1tr^st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	regulating or opposing trusts, monopolies, cartels, or similar organizations, esp. in order to prevent unfair competition.
antitussive	1.
	syl	an:ti+tus+sive
	pron	<2@nti1t^siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	alleviating or suppressing coughing. {~}
antitussive	2.
	syl	an:ti+tus+sive
	pron	<2@nti1t^siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	an antitussive drug.
antitype	1.
	syl	an:ti+type
	pron	<1@nti2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is foreshadowed or represented by a type or symbol, esp. a character or event in the New Testament prefigured in the Old Testament.
antitype	2.
	syl	an:ti+type
	pron	<1@nti2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an opposite type.
antitypic	sub
	head	antitype
	or	antitypical
	syl	an:ti+typ+ic
	pron	<2@nti1tipik>
	pos	adj.
antitypical	sub
	head	antitype
	or	antitypic
	syl	an:ti+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
antitypically	sub
	head	antitype
	syl	an:ti+1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
antivenin	ety	C19: from #7anti -#7+ ven (#7om) #7+ -#7in 
antivenin	0.
	syl	an:ti+ven+in
	pron	<2@nti1venin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antitoxin that counteracts a specific venom, esp. snake venom.
antiworld	0.
	syl	an:ti+world
	pron	<1@nti2wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical or supposed world or universe composed of antimatter.
antler	ety	C14: from Old French antoillier, from Vulgar Latin anteoculare (unattested) (something) in front of the eye
antler	0.
	syl	ant+ler
	pron	<1@ntl*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of bony outgrowths on the heads of male deer and some related species of either sex. The antlers are shed each year and grow more branches as the animal ages.
antler moth	0.
	syl	ant+ler moth
	pos	n.
	def	a European noctuid moth, (or that has white antler-like markings on the forewings and produces larvae that periodically cause great damage to pastures and grasslands.
Antlia	ety	C19: from Latin, from Greek: bucket
Antliae	infl
	head	Antlia
	syl	Ant+li:ae
	pron	<1@ntli2E>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Antlia	0.
	syl	Ant+li:a
	pron	<1@ntli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere close to Hydra and Vela.
antlion	1.
	syl	ant+li+on
	pron	<1@nt2lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {antlion fly}. any of various neuropterous insects of the family which typically resemble dragonflies and are most common in tropical regions.
antlion	2.
	syl	ant+li+on
	pron	<1@nt2lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {doodlebug}. the larva of this insect, which has very large jaws and buries itself in the sand to await its prey.
Antofagasta	0.
	syl	An+to+fa+gas+ta
	pron	<2@nt*f*1g@st*>, Spanish <2antofa1$Gasta>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Chile. Pop.: 149720 (1975 est.).
Antoinette	0.
	syl	An:toi:nette
	pron	French <?~atwa1net>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Marie Antoinette}.
Antoninus	0.
	syl	An:to:ni:nus
	pron	<2@nt*1nIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Marcus Aurelius Antoninus}.
Antoninus Pius	0.
	syl	An:to:ni:nus Pi:us
	pos	n.
	def	86-161 #7a.d., emperor of Rome (138-161); adopted son and successor of Hadrian.
Michelangelo	infl
	head	Antonioni
	syl	Mi:chel:an:ge:lo
	pron	<mikA1lanJA?!lo>
	pos	n.
Antonioni	0.
	syl	An:to:ni:o:ni
	pron	<2@nt*uni1*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, Italian film director; his films include (1959), (1961), (1966), and (1970).
Marcus	infl
	head	Antonius
	syl	Mar:cus
	pron	<1ma:k*s>
	pos	n.
Antonius	0.
	syl	An:to:ni:us
	pron	<@n1t*uni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name of (Mark) {Antony}.
antonomasia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, from antonoma?!zein to name differently, from onoma name
antonomasia	1.
	syl	an+to+no+ma+si:a
	pron	<2@nt*n*1mAzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the substitution of a title or epithet for a proper name, such as
antonomasia	2.
	syl	an+to+no+ma+si:a
	pron	<2@nt*n*1mAzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the use of a proper name for an idea.
	exam	1	he is a Daniel come to judgment.
antonomastic	sub
	head	antonomasia
	syl	an+to+no+mas+tic
	pron	<2@nt*n*1m@stik>
	pos	adj.
antonomastically	sub
	head	antonomasia
	syl	an+to+no+1mas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Mark	infl
	head	Antony
	syl	Mark.
	pos	n.
Antony	0.
	syl	An:to:ny
	pron	<1@nt*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??83-30 #7b.c., Roman general who served under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars and became a member of the second triumvirate (43). He defeated Brutus and Cassius at Philippi (42) but having repudiated his wife for Cleopatra, queen of Egypt, he was defeated by his brother-in-law Octavian (Augustus) at Actium (31).
antonym	ety	C19: from Greek ant*_onumia, from #7anti -#7+ onoma name
antonym	0.
	syl	an+to+nym
	pron	<1@nt*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a word that means the opposite of another word: @6 @9 @6 @9.
antonymous	sub
	head	antonym
	syl	an+ton:y+mous
	pron	<@n1tonim*s>
	pos	adj.
antre	ety	C17: from French, from Latin antrum, from Greek antron 
antre	0.
	syl	an+tre
	pron	<1@nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a cavern or cave.
Antrim	0.
	syl	An+trim
	pron	<1@ntrim>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NE Northern Ireland: famous for the Giant's Causeway on the N coast. County town: Belfast. Pop.: 352549 (1971). Area: 2843 sq. km (1098 sq. miles).
antrorse	ety	C19: from New Latin antrorsus, from antero- front+ -orsus, as in Latin introrsus; see #7introrse 
antrorse	0.
	syl	an+trorse
	pron	<@n1trc:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	directed or pointing upwards or forwards.
antrorsely	sub
	head	antrorse
	syl	an+1trorse+ly
	pos	adv.
antrum	ety	C14: from Latin: cave, from Greek antron  &- #!an+tral adj.
antra	infl
	head	antrum
	syl	an+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
antrum	0.
	syl	an+trum
	pron	<1@ntr*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a natural cavity, hollow, or sinus, esp. in a bone.
Antung	0.
	syl	An+tung
	pron	<1@n1tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in Liaoning province at the mouth of the Yalu River. Pop.: 360000 (1953).
Antwerp	1.
	syl	Ant+werp
	pron	<1@ntwR:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of N Belgium. Pop.: 1559269 (1975 est.). Area: 2859 sq. km (1104 sq. miles).
Antwerp	2.
	syl	Ant+werp
	pron	<1@ntwR:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Belgium, capital of Antwerp province, on the River Scheldt: a major European port. Pop.: 224543 (1970). Flemish name: {Ant+werp+en} (#!$antw$erp$$). French name: {Anvers}.
ANU	0.
	syl	A.N.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian National University.
Anu	0.
	syl	A:nu
	pron	<1a:nu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Babylonian myth.
	def	the sky god.
Anubis	0.
	syl	A:nu:bis
	pron	<*1nju:bis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Egyptian myth.
	def	a deity, a son of Osiris, who conducted the dead to judgment. He is represented as having a jackal's head and was identified by the Greeks with Hermes.
Anuradhapura	0.
	syl	A:nu+ra+dha+pu+ra
	pron	<*1nu*r*d*2pu*r*>, <2^nu1ra:d*->
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Sri Lanka: ancient capital of Ceylon; site of the sacred bo tree and place of pilgrimage for Buddhists. Pop.: 35000 (1971).
anuran	ety	C20: from New Latin Anura, from #7an -#7+ Greek oura tail
anuran	1.
	syl	a:nu+ran
	pron	<*1nju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the vertebrates of the order (or characterized by absence of a tail and very long hind legs specialized for hopping: class (amphibians). The group includes the frogs and toads.
anuran	2.
	syl	a:nu+ran
	pron	<*1nju*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
anuran	xref
	syl	a:nu+ran
	pron	<*1nju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {salientian}.
anuresis	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7an -#7+ Greek ouresis urination, from ouron urine
anuresis	0.
	syl	an:u+re:sis
	pron	<2@nju1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	inability to urinate even though urine is formed by the kidneys and retained in the urinary bladder. Compare {anuria}.
anuria	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7an -#7+ Greek ouron urine
anuria	0.
	syl	an:u+ri:a
	pron	<*1nju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	complete suppression of urine formation, often as the result of a kidney disorder. Compare {anuresis, oliguria}.
anurous	ety	C19: from #7an -#7+ Greek oura tail
anurous	0.
	syl	a:nu+rous
	pron	<@1nju*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	lacking a tail; tailless; acaudate.
anus	ety	C16: from Latin
anus	0.
	syl	a:nus
	pron	<1An*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the excretory opening at the end of the alimentary canal.
Anvers	0.
	syl	An+vers
	pron	<?~a1ver>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Antwerp}.
anvil	ety	Old English anfealt; related to Old High German anafalz, Middle Dutch anvilte; see #7on, felt %2
anvil	1.
	syl	an+vil
	pron	<1@nvil>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy iron or steel block on which metals are hammered during forging.
anvil	2.
	syl	an+vil
	pron	<1@nvil>
	pos	n.
	def	any part having a similar shape or function, such as the lower part of a telegraph key.
anvil	3.
	syl	an+vil
	pron	<1@nvil>
	pos	n.
	def	the fixed jaw of a measurement device against which the piece to be measured is held.
anvil	4.
	syl	an+vil
	pron	<1@nvil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the nontechnical name for {incus}.
anxiety	ety	C16: from Latin anxietas; see #7anxious 
anxieties	infl
	head	anxiety
	syl	anx:i+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anxiety	1.
	syl	anx:i+e:ty
	pron	<@G1zIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of uneasiness or tension caused by apprehension of possible future misfortune, danger, etc.; worry.
anxiety	2.
	syl	anx:i+e:ty
	pron	<@G1zIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	intense desire; eagerness.
anxiety	3.
	syl	anx:i+e:ty
	pron	<@G1zIiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an intense state of apprehension or worry occurring in a variety of nervous and mental disorders. See also {angst}.
anxious	ety	C17: from Latin anxius; related to Latin angere to torment; see #7anger, anguish 
anxious	1.
	syl	anx+ious
	pron	<1@GkS*s>, <1@GS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	worried and tense because of possible misfortune, danger, etc.; uneasy.
anxious	2.
	syl	anx+ious
	pron	<1@GkS*s>, <1@GS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	fraught with or causing anxiety; worrying; distressing.
	exam	1	an anxious time.
anxious	3.
	syl	anx+ious
	pron	<1@GkS*s>, <1@GS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	intensely desirous; eager.
	exam	1	anxious for promotion.
anxiously	sub
	head	anxious
	syl	anx+ious+ly
	pos	adv.
anxiousness	sub
	head	anxious
	syl	anx+ious+ness
	pos	n.
any	ety	Old English *_@anig; related to Old Frisian *_enig, Old High German einag, Old Norse einigr anyone, Latin *_unicus unique; see #7an %1#7, one 
any	1.a.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	one, some, or several, as specified, no matter how much or many, what kind or quality, etc..
	exam	1	any cheese in the cupboard is yours;
	exam	2	you may take any clothes you like.
any	1.b.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	take any you like.
any	2.a.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	even the smallest amount or even one.
	exam	1	I can't stand any noise.
any	2.b.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	don't give her any.
any	3.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	whatever or whichever; no matter what or which.
	exam	1	any dictionary will do;
	exam	2	any time of day.
any	4.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	an indefinite or unlimited (esp. in the phrases {any amount} or {number) }.
	exam	1	any number of friends.
any	5.a.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by a comparative adj.
	def	to even the smallest extent.
	exam	1	it isn't any worse now.
any	5.b.
	syl	an:y
	pron	<1eni>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	at all.
	exam	1	he doesn't care any.
Anyang	0.
	syl	An+yang
	pron	<1a:n1ja:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E China: archaeological site and capital of the Shang dynasty. Pop.: 124900 (1953).
anybody	1.
	syl	an:y+bod:y
	pron	<1eni2bodi>, <-b*di>
	pos	pron.
	def	any person; anyone.
anybody	2.
	syl	an:y+bod:y
	pron	<1eni2bodi>, <-b*di>
	pos	pron.
	usage	a question
	def	a person of any importance.
	exam	1	he isn't anybody in this town.
anybodies	infl
	head	anybody
	syl	an:y+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
anybody	3.
	syl	an:y+bod:y
	pron	<1eni2bodi>, <-b*di>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by just
	def	any person at random; no matter who.
anyhow	1.
	syl	an:y+how
	pron	<1eni2hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any case; at any rate.
anyhow	2.
	syl	an:y+how
	pron	<1eni2hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any manner or by any means whatever.
anyhow	3.
	syl	an:y+how
	pron	<1eni2hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a haphazard manner; carelessly.
anyone	1.
	syl	an:y+one
	pron	<1eni2w^n>, <-w*n>
	pos	pron.
	def	any person; anybody.
anyone	2.
	syl	an:y+one
	pron	<1eni2w^n>, <-w*n>
	pos	pron.
	usage	a question
	def	a person of any impor?!tance.
	exam	1	is he anyone in this town??
anyone	3.
	syl	an:y+one
	pron	<1eni2w^n>, <-w*n>
	pos	pron.
	usage	often preceded by just
	def	any person at random; no matter who.
anyplace	0.
	syl	an:y+place
	pron	<1eni2plAs>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	in, at, or to any unspecified place.
anything	1.
	syl	an:y+thing
	pron	<1eni2TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	any object, event, action, etc., whatever.
	exam	1	anything might happen.
anything	2.
	syl	an:y+thing
	pron	<1eni2TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing of any kind.
	exam	1	have you anything to declare??
anything	3.
	syl	an:y+thing
	pron	<1eni2TiG>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any way.
	exam	1	he wasn't anything like his father.
anything but	4.
	head	anything
	syl	anything but.
	def	by no means; not in the least.
	exam	1	she was anything but happy.
anyway	1.
	syl	an:y+way
	pron	<1eni2wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any case; at any rate; nevertheless; anyhow.
anyway	2.
	syl	an:y+way
	pron	<1eni2wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a careless or haphazard manner.
anyway	3.
	syl	an:y+way
	pron	<1eni2wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	Usually {any way}. in any manner; by any means.
anyways	0.
	syl	an:y+ways
	pron	<1eni2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a nonstandard word for {anyway}.
anywhere	1.
	syl	an:y+where
	pron	<1eni2we*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, at, or to any place.
get anywhere	2.
	head	anywhere
	syl	get anywhere.
	def	to be successful.
	exam	1	it took three years before he got anywhere.
anywhere from	3.
	head	anywhere
	syl	anywhere from.
	def	any quantity, time, degree, etc., above a specified limit.
	exam	1	he could be anywhere from 40 to 50 years old.
anywheres	0.
	syl	an:y+wheres
	pron	<1eni2we*z>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a nonstandard word for {anywhere}.
anywise	0.
	syl	an:y+wise
	pron	<1eni2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	in any way or manner; at all.
Anzac	1.
	syl	An+zac
	pron	<1@nz@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in World War I
	def	a soldier serving with the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
Anzac	2.
	syl	An+zac
	pron	<1@nz@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	now
	def	any Australian or New Zealand soldier.
Anzac	3.
	syl	An+zac
	pron	<1@nz@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915.
Anzac Day	0.
	syl	An+zac Day
	pos	n.
	def	25 April, a public holiday in Australia and New Zealand commemorating the Anzac landing at Gallipoli in 1915.
Anzio	0.
	syl	An+zi:o
	pron	<1@nzi2*u>, Italian <1antsjo>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort on the W coast of Italy: site of Allied landings in World War II. Pop.: 22927 (1971).
ANZUS	0.
	syl	ANZUS
	pron	<1@nz*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, with reference to the security alliance between them.
ao	alt
	head	AO
	or	AO
	syl	a/o
AO	0.
	or	ao
	syl	A/O
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	accounting, etc.
	def	account of.
AOB	alt
	head	aob
	or	aob
	syl	A.O.B.
aob	0.
	or	AOB
	syl	a.o.b.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	any other business.
A-OK	ety	C20: from a(ll systems) OK 
A-okay	alt
	head	A-OK
	or	A-OK
	syl	A-o:kay
	pos	adj.
A-OK	0.
	or	A-okay
	syl	A-OK
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	in perfect working order; excellent.
Aorangi	0.
	syl	A:o:ran+gi
	pron	<2A*u1r@Ggi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for Mount {Cook}.
aorist	ety	C16: from Greek aoristos not limited, from #7a -%1#7+ horistos restricted, from horizein to define
aorist	0.
	syl	a:o:rist
	pron	<1A*rist>, <1e*rist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a tense of the verb in classical Greek and in certain other inflected languages, indicating past action without reference to whether the action involved was momentary or continuous. Compare { {perfect} (sense 8)}, { {imperfect} (sense 4)}.
aoristic	sub
	head	aorist
	syl	a:o:1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
aoristically	sub
	head	aorist
	syl	a:o:1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aorta	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek aort*_e, literally: something lifted, from aeirein to raise
aortas	infl
	head	aorta
	or	aortae
	syl	a:or+tas
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aortae	infl
	head	aorta
	or	aortas
	syl	a:or+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aorta	0.
	syl	a:or+ta
	pron	<A1c:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the main vessel in the arterial network, which conveys oxygen-rich blood from the heart to all parts of the body except the lungs.
aortic	sub
	head	aorta
	or	aortal
	syl	a:1or+tic
	pos	adj.
aortal	sub
	head	aorta
	or	aortic
	syl	a:1or+tal
	pos	adj.
Aosta	0.
	syl	A:o:sta
	pron	Italian <a1csta>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Italy, in Piedmont: Roman remains. Pop.: 36906 (1971).
aoudad	ety	from French, from Berber audad 
aoudad	0.
	syl	a:ou+dad
	pron	<1a:u2d@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild mountain sheep, of N Africa, having horns curved in a semicircle and long hair covering the neck and forelegs. Also called: {Barbary sheep}.
ap-	0.
	syl	ap-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {apo-}.
	exam	1	aphelion.
ap	ety	Latin: before a meal
ap	1.
	syl	a.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	additional premium.
ap	2.
	syl	a.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions, etc.
	def	ante prandium.
AP	1.
	syl	A.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Air Police.
AP	2.
	syl	A.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Associated Press.
apace	ety	C14: probably from Old French *`a pas, at a (good) pace
apace	0.
	syl	a:pace
	pron	<*1pAs>
	pos	adv.
	def	quickly; rapidly.
apache	ety	from French: A#7pache 
apache	0.
	syl	a:pache
	pron	<*1pa:S>, <-1p@S>, French <a1paS>
	pos	n.
	def	a Parisian gangster or ruffian.
Apache	ety	from Mexican Spanish, probably from Zu?~ni Apachu, literally: enemy
Apache	1.
	or	Apaches
	syl	A:pach:e
	pron	<*1p@Ci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people, formerly nomadic and warlike, inhabiting the southwestern U.S. and N Mexico.
Apache	2.
	syl	A:pach:e
	pron	<*1p@Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Athapascan group of the Na-Dene phylum.
apache dance	0.
	syl	a:pache dance
	pos	n.
	def	a fast violent dance in French vaudeville, supposedly between a Parisian gangster and his girl.
apagoge	ety	C18: from Greek apag*_og*_e a taking away, from agein to lead
apagoge	0.
	syl	ap:a+go+ge
	pron	<2@p*1g*uJi>
	pos	n.
	def	an indirect proof of a proposition, hypothesis, etc., by showing that its contrary is false, impossible, or absurd.
apagogic	sub
	head	apagoge
	or	apagogical
	syl	ap:a+gog+ic
	pron	<2@p*1goJik>
	pos	adj.
apagogical	sub
	head	apagoge
	or	apagogic
	syl	ap:a+1gog:i+cal
	pos	adj.
apagogically	sub
	head	apagoge
	syl	ap:a+1gog:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apanage	0.
	syl	ap:a+nage
	pron	<1@p*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {appanage}.
aparejo	ety	American Spanish: equipment, from aparejar to make ready; see #7apparel 
aparejos	infl
	head	aparejo
	syl	a:pa+re:jos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Aparri	0.
	syl	A:par+ri
	pron	<@1pa:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Philippines, on the N coast of Luzon. Pop.: 40307 (1970).
apart	ety	C14: from Old French a part at (the) side
apart	1.
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	to pieces or in pieces.
	exam	1	he had the television apart on the floor.
apart	2.
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	placed or kept separately or to one side for a particular purpose, reason, etc.; aside (esp. in the phrases {set} {put apart) }.
apart	3.
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	separate in time, place, or position; at a distance.
	exam	1	he stood apart from the group;
	exam	2	two points three feet apart.
apart	4.
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	not being taken into account; aside.
	exam	1	these difficulties apart, the project ran smoothly.
apart	5.
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	individual; distinct; separate.
	exam	1	a race apart.
apart	6.
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	separately or independently in use, thought, or function.
	exam	1	considered apart, his reasoning was faulty.
apart from	7.
	head	apart
	syl	apart from.
	pos	prep.
	def	besides; other than.
apart	xref
	syl	a:part
	pron	<*1pa:t>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	See also {take apart, tell apart}.
apartheid	ety	C20: Afrikaans, from apart #7apart+ -heid -#7hood 
apartheid	0.
	syl	a:part+heid
	pron	<*1pa:thIt>, <-hAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	the official government policy of racial segregation.
apartment	ety	C17: from French appartement, from Italian appartamento, from appartare to set on one side, separate
apartment	1.
	syl	a:part+ment
	pron	<*1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any room in a building, usually one of several forming a suite, esp. one that is spacious and well furnished and used as living accommodation, offices, etc.
apartment	2.a.
	syl	a:part+ment
	pron	<*1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for { {flat} %2 (sense 1)}.
apartment	2.b.
	syl	a:part+ment
	pron	<*1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	apartment building;
	exam	2	apartment house.
apatetic	ety	C19: from Greek apat*_etikos deceitful, from apateuein to deceive
apatetic	0.
	syl	ap:a+tet+ic
	pron	<2@p*1tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to coloration that disguises and protects an animal.
apathetic	ety	C18: from #7apathy+pathetic 
apathetic	0.
	syl	ap:a+thet+ic
	pron	<2@p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing little or no emotion; indifferent.
apathetically	sub
	head	apathetic
	syl	ap:a+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apathy	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek apatheia, from apath*_es without feeling, from #7a -%1#7+ pathos feeling
apathy	1.
	syl	ap:a+thy
	pron	<1@p*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of interest in or enthusiasm for things generally considered interesting or moving.
apathy	2.
	syl	ap:a+thy
	pron	<1@p*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of emotion.
apatite	ety	C19: from German Apatit, from Greek apat*_e deceit; from its misleading similarity to other minerals
apatite	0.
	syl	ap:a+tite
	pron	<1@p*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a common naturally occurring mineral consisting basically of calcium fluorophosphate or calcium chlorophosphate in hexagonal crystalline form. It is a source of phosphorus and is used in the manufacture of fertilizers. Formula: Ca\5(F,Cl,OH,@2CO\3)(PO\4)\3.
APC	0.
	syl	APC
	pos	n.
	def	acetylsalicylic acid, phenacetin, and caffeine; the mixture formerly used in headache and cold tablets.
ape	ety	Old English apa; related to Old Saxon ape, Old Norse api, Old High German affo 
ape	1.
	syl	ape
	pron	<Ap>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various primates, esp. those of the family (see {anthropoid ape) }, in which the tail is very short or absent.
ape	2.
	syl	ape
	pron	<Ap>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any monkey.
ape	3.
	syl	ape
	pron	<Ap>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitator; mimic.
ape	4.
	syl	ape
	pron	<Ap>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a coarse, clumsy, or rude person.
ape	5.
	syl	ape
	pron	<Ap>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imitate.
apelike	sub
	head	ape
	syl	ape+2like
	pos	adj.
apeak	0.
	syl	a:peak
	pron	<*1pEk>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	in a vertical or almost vertical position.
	exam	1	with the oars apeak.
Apeldoorn	0.
	syl	A:pel+doorn
	pron	<1@pL2dc:n>, Dutch <1a:p*ldo:rn>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the Netherlands, in central Gelderland province: nearby is the summer residence of the Dutch royal family. Pop.: 131768 (1974 est.).
Apelles	0.
	syl	A:pel:les
	pron	<*1pelEz>
	pos	n.
	def	4th century #7b.c., Greek painter of mythological subjects, none of whose work survives, his fame resting on the testimony of Pliny and other writers.
apemen	infl
	head	apeman
	syl	ape+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apeman	0.
	syl	ape+man
	pron	<1Ap2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct apelike primates thought to have been the forerunners, or closely related to the forerunners, of modern man.
Apennines	1.
	syl	Ap+en+nines
	pron	<1@p*2nInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in Italy, extending over 1250 km (800 miles) from the northwest to the southernmost tip of the peninsula. Highest peak: Monte Corno, 2912 m (9554 ft.).
Apennines	2.
	syl	Ap+en+nines
	pron	<1@p*2nInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range lying in the N quadrants of the moon, extending over 950 km along the SE border of the Mare Imbrium and rising to 6200 m.
apercu	ety	from apercevoir to #7perceive 
apercu	1.
	syl	a:per+*,cu
	pron	French. <aper1sy>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline; summary.
apercu	2.
	syl	a:per+*,cu
	pron	French. <aper1sy>
	pos	n.
	def	an insight.
aperient	ety	C17: from Latin aper*_ire to open
	infl
	head	aperient
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
aperient	1.
	syl	a:per:i+ent
	pron	<*1pi*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	laxative.
aperient	2.
	syl	a:per:i+ent
	pron	<*1pi*ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild laxative.
aperiodic	1.
	syl	a:pe:ri+od+ic
	pron	<2Api*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not periodic; not occurring at regular intervals.
aperiodic	2.a.
	syl	a:pe:ri+od+ic
	pron	<2Api*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a system or instrument
	def	being damped sufficiently to reach equilibrium without oscilla?!tion.
aperiodic	2.b.
	syl	a:pe:ri+od+ic
	pron	<2Api*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oscillation or vibration
	def	not having a regular period.
aperiodically	sub
	head	aperiodic
	syl	a:pe:ri+1od:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aperiodicity	sub
	head	aperiodic
	syl	a:pe:ri:o+dic+i:ty
	pron	<2Api*ri*1disiti>
	pos	n.
ap'eritif	ety	C19: from French, from Medieval Latin aperit*_ivus, from Latin aper*_ire to open
ap'eritif	0.
	syl	a:p*'e+ri+tif
	pron	<a:2peri1tEf>, <*2per->
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink, esp. a wine, drunk before a meal to whet the appetite.
aperture	ety	C15: from Late Latin apert*_ura opening, from aper*_ire to open
aperture	1.
	syl	ap+er+ture
	pron	<1@p*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole, gap, crack, slit, or other opening.
aperture	2.a.
	syl	ap+er+ture
	pron	<1@p*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a usually circular and often variable opening in an optical instrument or device that controls the quantity of radiation entering or leaving it.
aperture	2.b.
	syl	ap+er+ture
	pron	<1@p*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the diameter of such an opening. See also {relative aperture}.
aperies	infl
	head	apery
	syl	ap+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apery	0.
	syl	ap+er:y
	pron	<1Ap*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	imitative behaviour; mimicry.
apetalous	ety	C18: from New Latin apetalus, see #7a -%1, #7petal  &- a@.#!pet+al@.y n.
apetalous	0.
	syl	a:pet+al+ous
	pron	<A1pet*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowering plants such as the wood anemone
	def	having no petals.
apex	ety	C17: from Latin: point
apexes	infl
	head	apex
	or	apices
	syl	a:pex:es
	pron	<1@pi2sEz>, <1A->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apices	infl
	head	apex
	or	apexes
	syl	a:pi+ces
	pron	<1@pi2sEz>, <1A->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apex	1.
	syl	a:pex
	pron	<1Apeks>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point; vertex.
apex	2.
	syl	a:pex
	pron	<1Apeks>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed end or tip of something.
apex	3.
	syl	a:pex
	pron	<1Apeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a pinnacle or high point, as of a career, etc.
apex	4.
	syl	a:pex
	pron	<1Apeks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {solar apex}. the point on the celestial sphere, lying in the constellation Hercules, towards which the sun appears to move at a velocity of 7.5 kilometres per second relative to the nearest stars.
aphaeresis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from aphairein to remove
apheresis	alt
	head	aphaeresis
	or	aphaeresis
	syl	a:pher+e:sis
	pron	<*1fi*risis>
	pos	n.
aphaeresis	0.
	or	apheresis
	syl	a:phaer+e:sis
	pron	<*1fi*risis>
	pos	n.
	def	the omission of a letter or syllable at the beginning of a word.
aphagia	ety	C20: from #7a -%1#7+ -#7phagia 
aphagia	0.
	syl	a:pha+gi:a
	pron	<*1fAJi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	refusal or inability to swallow.
aphanite	ety	C19: from Greek aphan*_es invisible
aphanite	0.
	syl	aph:a+nite
	pron	<1@f*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine-grained rock, such as a basalt, containing minerals that cannot be distinguished with the naked eye.
aphasia	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek, from #7a -%1#7+ -phasia, from phanai to speak
aphasia	0.
	syl	a:pha+si:a
	pron	<*1fAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by partial or total loss of the ability to communicate, esp. in speech or writing. Compare {alexia}.
aphelion	ety	C17: from New Latin aph*_elium (with pseudo-Greek ending -ion) from #7ap -#7+ Greek h*_elios sun
aphelia	infl
	head	aphelion
	syl	ap+he+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aphelion	0.
	syl	ap+he+li+on
	pron	<@p1hEli*n>, <*1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	the point in its orbit when a planet or comet is at its greatest distance from the sun. Compare {perihelion}.
aphelian	sub
	head	aphelion
	syl	ap+1he+li:an
	pos	adj.
apheliotropic	ety	C19: see #7apo -#7, heliotropic 
apheliotropic	0.
	syl	ap+he+li:o+trop+ic
	pron	<@p2hEli*1tropik>, <*2fE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	growing in a direction away from the sunlight, as the roots of plants.
aphesis	ety	C19: from Greek, from aphienai to set free, send away
aphesis	0.
	syl	aph+e:sis
	pron	<1@fisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the gradual disappearance of an unstressed vowel at the beginning of a word, as in from
aphetic	sub
	head	aphesis
	syl	a:phet+ic
	pron	<*1fetik>
	pos	adj.
aphetically	sub
	head	aphesis
	syl	a:1phet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aphid	ety	C19: back formation from aphides, plural of #7aphis 
aphid	0.
	syl	a:phid
	pron	<1Afid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small homopterous insects of the family which feed by sucking the juices from plants. Also called: {plant louse}. See also {greenfly, blackfly}.
aphidian	sub
	head	aphid
	syl	a:phid+i:an
	pron	<*1fidi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
aphidious	sub
	head	aphid
	syl	a:1phid:i+ous
	pos	adj.
aphis	ety	C18: from New Latin (coined by Linnaeus for obscure reasons)
aphides	infl
	head	aphis
	syl	aph:i+des
	pron	<1Afi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aphis	1.
	syl	a:phis
	pron	<1Afis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aphids constituting the genus such as the blackfly.
aphis	2.
	syl	a:phis
	pron	<1Afis>
	pos	n.
	def	any other aphid.
aphonia	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek, from #7a -%1#7+ ph*_on*_e sound, voice
aphony	alt
	head	aphonia
	or	aphonia
	syl	a:pho+ny
	pron	<1@f*ni>
	pos	n.
aphonia	0.
	or	aphony
	syl	a:pho+ni:a
	pron	<*1f*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of the voice.
aphonic	1.
	syl	a:phon+ic
	pron	<*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with aphonia.
aphonic	2.a.
	syl	a:phon+ic
	pron	<*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not representing a spoken sound, as in
aphonic	2.b.
	syl	a:phon+ic
	pron	<*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	voiceless or devoiced.
aphorism	ety	C16: from Late Latin aphorismus, from Greek aphorismos definition, from aphorizein to define, set limits to, from horos boundary
aphorism	0.
	syl	aph:o+rism
	pron	<1@f*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pithy saying expressing a general truth; maxim.
aphorist	sub
	head	aphorism
	syl	aph:o+rist
	pos	n.
aphoristic	1.
	syl	aph:o+ris+tic
	pron	<2@f*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an aphorism.
aphoristic	2.
	syl	aph:o+ris+tic
	pron	<2@f*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to write or speak in aphorisms.
aphorise	alt
	head	aphorize
	or	aphorize
	syl	aph:o+rise
	pron	<1@f*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
aphorize	0.
	or	aphorise
	syl	aph:o+rize
	pron	<1@f*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to write or speak in aphorisms.
aphotic	ety	C20: from #7a -%1#7+ -photic, from Greek ph*_os light
aphotic	1.
	syl	a:pho+tic
	pron	<*1fotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or growing in the absence of light.
	exam	1	an aphotic plant.
aphotic	2.
	syl	a:pho+tic
	pron	<*1fotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the zone of an ocean below about 90m (300 ft.), the lowest level at which photosynthesis can take place.
aphrodisiac	ety	C18: from Greek aphrodisiakos, from aphrodisios belonging to A#7phrodite 
aphrodisiac	1.
	syl	aph+ro+dis:i+ac
	pron	<2@fr*1dizi@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug, food, etc., that excites sexual desire.
aphrodisiac	2.
	syl	aph+ro+dis:i+ac
	pron	<2@fr*1dizi@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting or heightening sexual desire.
Aphrodite	0.
	syl	Aph:ro:di:te
	pron	<2@fr*1dIti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of love and beauty, daughter of Zeus. Roman counterpart: {Venus}. Also called: {Cytherea}.
aphtha	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: mouth-sore, thrush
aphtha	0.
	syl	aph+tha
	pron	<1@fT*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ulceration on a mucous membrane, as in thrush, caused by a fungal infection.
aphyllous	ety	C19: from New Latin aphyllus, from Greek aphullos, from #7a -%1#7+ phullon leaf
aphyllous	0.
	syl	a:phyl+lous
	pron	<*1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having no leaves.
aphylly	sub
	head	aphyllous
	syl	a:1phyl+ly
	pos	n.
Apia	0.
	syl	A:pi:a
	pron	<@1pi*>, <1@pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Western Samoa, a port on the N coast of Upolu. Pop.: 28880 (1970 est.).
apian	ety	C19: from Latin api*_anus, from apis bee
apian	0.
	syl	a:pi:an
	pron	<1Api*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling bees.
apiarian	0.
	syl	a:pi+ar+i:an
	pron	<2Api1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the breeding and care of bees.
apiarist	0.
	syl	a:pi:a+rist
	pron	<1Api*2rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies or keeps bees.
apiary	ety	C17: from Latin api*_arium from apis bee
apiaries	infl
	head	apiary
	syl	a:pi+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apiary	0.
	syl	a:pi+ar:y
	pron	<1Api*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where bees are kept, usually in beehives.
apical	ety	C19: from New Latin apic*_alis, from Latin: #7apex 
apical	1.
	syl	ap:i+cal
	pron	<1@pikL>, <1A->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, at, or being the apex.
apical	2.
	syl	ap:i+cal
	pron	<1@pikL>, <1A->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue, such as (t) or (d).
apically	sub
	head	apical
	syl	ap:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apices	0.
	syl	ap:i+ces
	pron	<1@pi2sEz>, <1A->
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {apex}.
apiculate	ety	C19: from New Latin apicul*_atus, from apiculus a short point, from #7apex 
apiculate	0.
	syl	a:pic:u+late
	pron	<*1pikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	ending in a short sharp point.
apiculture	ety	C19: from Latin apis bee+#7culture 
apiculture	0.
	syl	a:pi+cul+ture
	pron	<1Api2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the breeding and care of bees.
apicultural	sub
	head	apiculture
	syl	a:pi+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
apiculturist	sub
	head	apiculture
	syl	a:pi+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
apiece	0.
	syl	a:piece
	pron	<*1pEs>
	pos	adv.
	def	for, to, or from each one.
	exam	1	they were given two apples apiece.
a pied	0.
	syl	*`a pied
	pron	French. <a 1pjA>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	on foot.
Apiezon	0.
	syl	Ap:i+e:zon
	pron	<2@pi1Azon>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	designating any of a number of hydrocarbon oils, greases, or waxes, characterized by a low vapour pressure and used in vacuum equipment.
Apis	0.
	syl	A:pis
	pron	<1a:pis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	a sacred bull worshipped at Memphis.
apish	1.
	syl	ap+ish
	pron	<1ApiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid; foolish.
apish	2.
	syl	ap+ish
	pron	<1ApiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling an ape.
apish	3.
	syl	ap+ish
	pron	<1ApiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	slavishly imitative.
apishly	sub
	head	apish
	syl	ap+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
apishness	sub
	head	apish
	syl	ap+ish+ness
	pos	n.
apivorous	ety	C19: from Latin apis bee+-#7vorous 
apivorous	0.
	syl	a:piv+or+ous
	pron	<A1piv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	eating bees.
	exam	1	apivorous birds.
aplacental	0.
	syl	a:pla+cen+tal
	pron	<2Apl*1sentL>, <2@pl*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of monotremes and marsupials
	def	having no placenta.
aplanatic	ety	C18: from Greek aplan*_etos prevented from wandering, from #7a -%1#7+ plan*_etos, from planaein to wander
aplanatic	0.
	syl	ap+la+nat+ic
	pron	<2@pl*1n@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens or mirror
	def	free from spherical aberration.
aplanatically	sub
	head	aplanatic
	syl	ap+la+1nat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aplanospore	ety	C20: from #7a -%1#7+ Greek planos wandering+#7spore 
aplanospore	0.
	syl	a:plan:o+spore
	pron	<*1plAn*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmotile asexual spore produced by certain algae and fungi.
aplasia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7a -%1#7+ -plasia, from Greek plassein to form
aplasia	0.
	syl	a:pla+si:a
	pron	<*1plAzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	congenital absence or abnormal development of an organ or part.
aplastic	1.
	syl	a:plas+tic
	pron	<A1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by aplasia.
aplastic	2.
	syl	a:plas+tic
	pron	<A1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing to develop into new tissue; defective in the regeneration of tissue, as of blood cells.
	exam	1	aplastic anaemia.
aplenty	0.
	syl	a:plen+ty
	pron	<*1plenti>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	in plenty.
aplite	ety	C19: from German Aplit, from Greek haploos simple+-#7ite %1
haplite	alt
	head	aplite
	or	aplite
	syl	hap+lite
	pos	n.
aplite	0.
	or	haplite
	syl	ap+lite
	pron	<1@plIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured fine-grained acid igneous rock with a sugary texture, consisting of quartz and feldspars.
aplitic	sub
	head	aplite
	or	haplitic
	syl	ap+lit+ic
	pron	<@p1litik>
	pos	adj.
haplitic	sub
	head	aplite
	or	aplitic
	syl	hap+1lit+ic
	pos	adj.
aplomb	ety	C18: from French: rectitude, uprightness, from *`a plomb according to the plumbline, vertically
aplomb	0.
	syl	a:plomb
	pron	<*1plom>
	pos	n.
	def	equanimity, self-confidence, or self-possession.
apnoea	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek apnoia, from #7a -%1#7+ pnein to breathe
apnea	alt
	head	apnoea
	or	apnoea
	syl	ap+ne:a
	pron	<@p1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
apnoea	0.
	or	apnea
	syl	ap+noe:a
	pron	<@p1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary inability to breathe.
Apo	0.
	syl	A:po
	pron	<1a:p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest mountain in the Philippines, on SE Mindanao: active volcano with three peaks. Height: 2954 m (9690 ft.).
apo-	ety	from Greek apo away, off
ap-	alt
	head	apo-
	or	apo-
	syl	ap-
	pos	prefix.
apo-	1.
	or	ap-
	syl	ap:o-
	pos	prefix.
	def	away from; off.
	exam	1	apogee.
apo-	2.
	or	ap-
	syl	ap:o-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating separation of.
	exam	1	apocarpous.
apo-	3.
	or	ap-
	syl	ap:o-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating a lack or absence of.
	exam	1	apogamy.
apo-	4.
	or	ap-
	syl	ap:o-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating derivation from or relationship to.
	exam	1	apomorphine.
Apoc	1.
	syl	Apoc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Apocalypse.
Apoc	2.
	syl	Apoc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Apocrypha or Apocryphal.
apocalypse	ety	C13: from Late Latin apocalypsis, from Greek apokalupsis, from apokaluptein to disclose, from #7apo -#7+ kaluptein to hide
apocalypse	1.
	syl	a:poc:a+lypse
	pron	<*1pok*lips>
	pos	n.
	def	a prophetic disclosure or revelation.
apocalypse	2.
	syl	a:poc:a+lypse
	pron	<*1pok*lips>
	pos	n.
	def	an event of great importance, violence, etc., like the events described in the Apocalypse.
Apocalypse	0.
	syl	A:poc:a+lypse
	pron	<*1pok*lips>
	pos	n.
	usage	Bible. in the Vulgate and Douay versions of the Bible
	def	the Book of Revelations.
apocalyptic	1.
	syl	a:poc:a+lyp+tic
	pron	<*2pok*1liptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	outstanding in revelation, prophecy, or significance.
apocalyptic	2.
	syl	a:poc:a+lyp+tic
	pron	<*2pok*1liptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like an apocalypse.
apocalyptically	sub
	head	apocalyptic
	syl	a:2poc:a+1lyp+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apocarp	0.
	syl	ap:o+carp
	pron	<1@p*2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an apocarpous gynoecium or fruit.
apocarpous	0.
	syl	ap:o+car+pous
	pron	<2@p*1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the ovaries of flowering plants such as the buttercup
	def	consisting of separate carpels. Compare {syncarpous}.
apochromatic lens	alt
	head	apochromat
	or	apochromat
	syl	ap:o+chro+mat+ic lens
	pos	n.
apochromat	0.
	or	apochromatic lens
	syl	ap:o+chro+mat
	pron	<2@p*1kr*um@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens, consisting of three or more elements of different types of glass, that is designed to bring light of three colours to the same focal point, thus reducing its chromatic aberration. Compare {achromat}.
apochromatic	0.
	syl	ap:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2@p*kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	almost free from spherical and chromatic aberration.
apochromatism	sub
	head	apochromatic
	syl	ap:o+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<2@p*1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
apocopate	0.
	syl	a:poc:o+pate
	pron	<*1pok*2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to omit the final sound or sounds of (a word).
apocopation	sub
	head	apocopate
	syl	a:2poc:o+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
apocope	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek apokop*_e, from apokoptein to cut off
apocope	0.
	syl	a:poc:o+pe
	pron	<*1pok*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	omission of the final sound or sounds of a word.
Apocr	0.
	syl	Apocr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Apocrypha.
apocrine	ety	C20: from #7apo -#7+ -crine, from Greek krinein to separate
apocrine	0.
	syl	ap:o+crine
	pron	<1@p*krIn>, <-krin>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a type of glandular secretion in which part of the secreting cell is lost with the secretion, as in mammary glands. Compare {merocrine, holocrine}.
Apocrypha	ety	C14: via Late Latin apocrypha (scripta) hidden (writings), from Greek, from apokruptein to hide away
the	infl
	head	Apocrypha
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
Apocrypha	1.
	syl	A:poc+ry+pha
	pron	<*1pokrif*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the 14 books included as an appendix to the Old Testament in the Septuagint and the Vulgate but not included in the Hebrew canon. They are not printed in Protestant versions of the Bible.
Apocrypha	2.
	syl	A:poc+ry+pha
	pron	<*1pokrif*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another name for the {Pseudepigrapha}.
apocryphal	1.
	syl	a:poc+ry+phal
	pron	<*1pokrif*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of questionable authentic?!ity.
apocryphal	2.
	syl	a:poc+ry+phal
	pron	<*1pokrif*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or like the Apocrypha.
apocryphal	3.
	syl	a:poc+ry+phal
	pron	<*1pokrif*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	untrue; counterfeit.
apocryphally	sub
	head	apocryphal
	syl	a:1poc+ry+phal+ly
	pos	adv.
apocynaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Apocynum type genus, from Latin: dogbane, from Greek apokunon, from ku*_on dog
apocynaceous	0.
	syl	a:poc:y+na+ceous
	pron	<*2posi1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of mostly tropical flowering plants with latex in their stems, including the dogbane, periwinkle, oleander, and some lianas.
apocynthion	ety	C20: from #7apo - (away)+ cynthion, from Latin Cynthia goddess of the moon
apocynthion	0.
	syl	a:po+cyn+thi+on
	pron	<2@p*1sinTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which a spacecraft in lunar orbit is farthest from the moon. Compare {apolune, pericynthion}.
apodal	ety	C18: from Greek apous from #7a -%1#7+ pous foot
apodal	0.
	syl	ap:o+dal
	pron	<1@p*dL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of snakes, eels, etc.
	def	without feet; having no obvious hind limbs or pelvic fins.
apodictic	ety	C17: from Latin apod*_icticus, from Greek apodeiktikos clearly demonstrating, from apodeiknunai to demonstrate
apodeictic	alt
	head	apodictic
	or	apodictic
	syl	ap:o+deic+tic
	pron	<2@p*1dIktik>
	pos	adj.
apodictic	1.
	or	apodeictic
	syl	ap:o+dic+tic
	pron	<2@p*1diktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	unquestionably true by virtue of demonstration.
apodictic	2.
	or	apodeictic
	syl	ap:o+dic+tic
	pron	<2@p*1diktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	necessarily true.
apodictically	sub
	head	apodictic
	or	apodeictically
	syl	ap:o+1dic+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apodeictically	sub
	head	apodictic
	or	apodictically
	syl	ap:o+1deic+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apodosis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek: a returning or answering (clause), from apodidonai to give back
apodoses	infl
	head	apodosis
	syl	a:pod:o+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apodosis	0.
	syl	a:pod:o+sis
	pron	<*1pod*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the main clause of a conditional sentence, as in Compare {protasis}.
apoenzyme	0.
	syl	ap:o+en+zyme
	pron	<2@p*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein component that together with a coenzyme forms an enzyme.
apogamy	0.
	syl	a:pog:a+my
	pron	<*1pog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of reproduction, occurring in some ferns, in which the sporophyte develops from the gametophyte without fusion of gametes.
apogamic	sub
	head	apogamy
	syl	ap:o+gam+ic
	pron	<2@p*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
apogamous	sub
	head	apogamy
	syl	a:1pog:a+mous
	pos	adj.
apogee	ety	C17: from New Latin apogaeum (influenced by French apog*'ee) , from Greek apogaion, from apogaios away from the earth, from #7apo -#7+ gaia earth &- @!ap@.o+#!ge@.an adj.
apogee	1.
	syl	ap:o+gee
	pron	<1@p*2JE>
	pos	n.
	def	the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is at its greatest distance from the earth. Compare {perigee}.
apogee	2.
	syl	ap:o+gee
	pron	<1@p*2JE>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point.
apogeotropism	ety	C19: from Greek apogaios away from the earth+ tropos a turn
apogeotropism	0.
	syl	ap:o+ge:ot+ro+pism
	pron	<2@p*Ji1otr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	negative geotropism, as shown by plant stems.
apogeotropic	sub
	head	apogeotropism
	syl	ap:o+ge:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2@p*2Ji*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
apolitical	0.
	syl	a:po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<2Ap*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	politically neutral; without political attitudes, content, or bias.
Guillaume	infl
	head	Apollinaire
	syl	Guil:laume
	pron	<gi1jo:m>
	pos	n.
Apollinaire	0.
	syl	A:pol:li:naire
	pron	French <apcli1ne:r>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1880-1918, French poet, novelist, and dramatist, regarded as a precursor of surrealism; author of (1913) and (1918).
Apollinaris	ety	C19: named after Apollinarisburg, near Bonn, Germany
Apollinaris	0.
	syl	A:pol+li+naris
	pron	<*2poli1ne*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	an effervescent mineral water.
apollos	infl
	head	apollo
	syl	a:pol+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apollo	0.
	syl	a:pol+lo
	pron	<*1pol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a strikingly handsome youth.
Apollo	H1.0.
	syl	A:pol:lo
	pron	<*1pol*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the god of light, poetry, music, healing, and prophecy: son of Zeus and Leda.
Apollo	H2.0.
	syl	A:pol+lo
	pron	<*1pol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of manned U.S. spacecraft designed to explore the moon and surrounding space. {Apollo 11} made the first moon landing in July 1969.
Apollonian	1.
	syl	Ap+ol+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2@p*1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Apollo or the cult of Apollo.
Apollonian	2.
	syl	Ap+ol+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2@p*1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; in the philosophy of Nietzsche
	def	denoting or relating to the set of static qualities that encompass form, reason, harmony, sobriety, etc.
Apollonian	3.
	syl	Ap+ol+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2@p*1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	harmonious; serene; ordered.
Apollonian	xref
	syl	Ap+ol+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2@p*1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {Dionysian}.
Apollyon	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek, from apollunai to destroy totally
Apollyon	0.
	syl	A:pol:lyon
	pron	<*1polj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the destroyer, a name given to the Devil (Revelation 9:11).
apologetic	1.
	syl	a:pol:o+get+ic
	pron	<*2pol*1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or anxious to make apology; contrite.
apologetic	2.
	syl	a:pol:o+get+ic
	pron	<*2pol*1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	protecting or defending in speech or writing.
apologetically	sub
	head	apologetic
	syl	a:2pol:o+1get:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
apologetics	1.
	syl	a:pol:o+get+ics
	pron	<*2pol*1Jetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of theology concerned with the defence and rational justification of Christianity.
apologetics	2.
	syl	a:pol:o+get+ics
	pron	<*2pol*1Jetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a defensive method of argument.
apologia	0.
	syl	ap:o+lo+gi:a
	pron	<2@p*1l*uJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal written defence of a cause or one's beliefs or conduct.
apologist	0.
	syl	a:pol:o+gist
	pron	<*1pol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who offers a defence by argument.
apologise	alt
	head	apologize
	or	apologize
	syl	a:pol:o+gise
	pron	<*1pol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
apologize	1.
	or	apologise
	syl	a:pol:o+gize
	pron	<*1pol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express or make an apology; acknowledge failings or faults.
apologize	2.
	or	apologise
	syl	a:pol:o+gize
	pron	<*1pol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to defend formally in speech or writing.
apologizer	sub
	head	apologize
	or	apologiser
	syl	a:1pol:o+2giz+er
	pos	n.
apologiser	sub
	head	apologize
	or	apologizer
	syl	a:1pol:o+2gis+er
	pos	n.
apologue	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek apologos 
apologue	0.
	syl	ap:o+logue
	pron	<1@p*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	an allegory or moral fable.
apology	ety	C16: from Old French apologie, from Late Latin apologia, from Greek: a verbal defence, from #7apo -#7+ logos speech
apologies	infl
	head	apology
	syl	a:pol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apology	1.
	syl	a:pol+o:gy
	pron	<*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal or written expression of regret or contrition for a fault or failing.
apology	2.
	syl	a:pol+o:gy
	pron	<*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a poor substitute or offering.
apology	3.
	syl	a:pol+o:gy
	pron	<*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {apologia}.
apolune	ety	C20: from #7apo -#7+ -lune, from Latin l*_una moon
apolune	0.
	syl	ap:o+lune
	pron	<1@p*2lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the point in a lunar orbit when a spacecraft is at its greatest distance from the moon. Compare {apocynthion, perilune}.
apomict	0.
	syl	ap:o+mict
	pron	<1@p*2mikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism, esp. a plant, produced by apomixis.
apomixis	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek #7apo -#7+ mixis a mixing &- @!ap@.o+#!mic+tic adj.
apomixes	infl
	head	apomixis
	syl	ap:o+mix:es
	pron	<-1miksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apomixis	0.
	syl	ap:o+mix:is
	pron	<2@p*1miksis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several types of asexual reproduction, such as parthenogenesis and apogamy, in which fertilization does not take place. Compare {amphimixis}.
apomorphine	0.
	syl	ap:o+mor+phine
	pron	<2@p*1mc:fEn>, <-fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline alkaloid, derived from morphine but less strong in action, that is used medicinally as an emetic, expectorant, and hypnotic. Formula: C\1\7H\1\7NO\2.
aponeurosis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek, from aponeurousthai to change into a tendon, from neuron tendon ?- ap@.o+neu+rot+ic (@!@ap$$nj$u$$#!r$At$Ik) adj.
aponeuroses	infl
	head	aponeurosis
	syl	ap:o+neu+ro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aponeurosis	0.
	syl	ap:o+neu+ro+sis
	pron	<2@p*nju*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a white fibrous sheet of tissue by which certain muscles are attached to bones.
apopemptic	ety	C18: from Greek apopemptikos concerning dismissal, from apopempein to dismiss, from pempein to send
apopemptic	1.
	syl	ap:o+pemp+tic
	pron	<2@p*1pemptik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	relating to leave-taking or farewell; valedictory.
apopemptic	2.
	syl	ap:o+pemp+tic
	pron	<2@p*1pemptik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a speech or poem made on departure.
apophasis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: denial, from #7apo -#7+ phanai to say
apophasis	0.
	syl	a:poph:a+sis
	pron	<*1pof*2sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the device of mentioning a subject by stating that it will not be mentioned.
	exam	1	I shall not discuss his cowardice or his treachery.
apophthegm	ety	C16: from Greek apophthegma, from apophthengesthai to speak one's opinion frankly, from phthengesthai to speak
apothegm	alt
	head	apophthegm
	or	apophthegm
	syl	ap:o+thegm
	pron	<1@p*2Tem>
	pos	n.
apophthegm	0.
	or	apothegm
	syl	ap:o+phthegm
	pron	<1@p*2Tem>
	pos	n.
	def	a short cryptic remark containing some general or generally accepted truth; maxim.
apophthegmatic	sub
	head	apophthegm
	or	apothegmatic
	syl	ap:o+phtheg+mat+ic
	pron	<2@p*Teg?!1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
apothegmatic	sub
	head	apophthegm
	or	apophthegmatic
	syl	ap:o+theg+mat+ic
	pron	<2@p*Teg?!1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
apophyge	ety	C16: from Greek apophug*_e, literally: escape, from apopheugein to escape from
apophyge	0.
	syl	a:poph:y+ge
	pron	<*1pofiJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the outward curve at each end of the shaft of a column, adjoining the base or capital. Also called: {hypophyge}.
apophyllite	ety	C19: from French, from #7apo - +Greek phullon leaf+-#7ite %1; referring to its tendency to exfoliate
apophyllite	0.
	syl	a:poph:yl+lite
	pron	<*1pofi2lIt>, <2@p*1filIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, colourless, pink, or green mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of calcium, potassium, and fluorine in tetragonal crystalline form. It occurs in cracks in volcanic rocks. Formula: KCa\4?!FSi\4O\1\0.8H\2O.
apophysis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek apophusis a sideshoot, from #7apo -#7+ phusis growth ?- a@.poph@.y+sate ($$#!p$Af$Is$It, -se$It) adj.
apophyses	infl
	head	apophysis
	syl	a:poph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apophysis	1.
	syl	a:poph:y+sis
	pron	<*1pofisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a process, outgrowth, or swelling from part of an animal or plant.
apophysis	2.
	syl	a:poph:y+sis
	pron	<*1pofisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a tapering offshoot from a larger igneous intrusive mass.
apophysial	sub
	head	apophysis
	syl	a:poph:y+si:al
	pron	<2@p*1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
apoplectic	1.
	syl	ap:o+plec+tic
	pron	<2@p*1plektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to apoplexy.
apoplectic	2.
	syl	ap:o+plec+tic
	pron	<2@p*1plektik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	furious.
apoplectic	3.
	syl	ap:o+plec+tic
	pron	<2@p*1plektik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having apoplexy. &- {@!ap@.o+#!plec+ti+cal+ly}
apoplexy	ety	C14: from Old French apoplexie, from Late Latin apopl*_exia, from Greek: from apopl*_essein to cripple by a stroke, from pl*_essein to strike
apoplexy	0.
	syl	ap:o+plex:y
	pron	<1@p*2pleksi>
	pos	n.
	def	sudden loss of consciousness, often followed by paralysis, caused by rupture or occlusion of a blood vessel in the brain.
aport	0.
	syl	a:port
	pron	<*1pc:t>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	on or towards the port side.
	exam	1	with the helm aport.
aposematic	ety	C19: from #7apo -+ Greek s*_ema sign
aposematic	0.
	syl	ap:o+se:mat+ic
	pron	<2@p*si1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals
	def	characterized by bright conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; warning.
aposiopesis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek, from aposi*_opaein to be totally silent, from si*_opaein to be silent
aposiopeses	infl
	head	aposiopesis
	syl	ap:o+si:o+pe:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aposiopesis	0.
	syl	ap:o+si:o+pe:sis
	pron	<2@p*u2sI*1pEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the device of suddenly breaking off in the middle of a sentence as if unwilling to continue.
aposiopetic	sub
	head	aposiopesis
	syl	ap:o+si:o+pet+ic
	pron	<2@p*u2sI*1petik>
	pos	adj.
apospory	ety	C19: from #7apo -#7+spore+ -#7y %1
apospory	0.
	syl	a:po+spor:y
	pron	<1@p*2spc:ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	development of the gametophyte from the sporophyte without the formation of spores.
apostasy	ety	C14: from Church Latin apostasia, from Greek apostasis desertion, from apostanai to stand apart from, desert
apostasies	infl
	head	apostasy
	syl	a:pos+ta+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apostasy	0.
	syl	a:pos+ta+sy
	pron	<*1post*si>
	pos	n.
	def	abandonment of one's religious faith, party, a cause, etc.
apostate	1.
	syl	a:pos+tate
	pron	<*1postAt>, <-tit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who abandons his religion, party, cause, etc.
apostate	2.
	syl	a:pos+tate
	pron	<*1postAt>, <-tit>
	pos	adj.
	def	guilty of apostasy. &- {ap@.o+stat@.i+cal} (@!@ap$$#!st@at$Ik%@l)
apostatise	alt
	head	apostatize
	or	apostatize
	syl	a:pos+ta+tise
	pron	<*1post*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
apostatize	0.
	or	apostatise
	syl	a:pos+ta+tize
	pron	<*1post*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to forsake or abandon one's belief, faith, or allegiance.
a posteriori	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: from the latter (that is, from effect to cause)
a posteriori	1.
	syl	a pos+te:ri:o+ri
	pron	<A> <pos2teri1c:rI>, <-ri>, <a:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	relating to or involving inductive reasoning from particular facts or effects to a general principle.
a posteriori	2.
	syl	a pos+te:ri:o+ri
	pron	<A> <pos2teri1c:rI>, <-ri>, <a:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	derived from or requiring evidence for its validation or support; empirical; open to revision.
a posteriori	xref
	syl	a pos+te:ri:o+ri
	pron	<A> <pos2teri1c:rI>, <-ri>, <a:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	Compare {a priori, {synthetic} (sense 4)}.
apostil	ety	C16: from French apostille, from Old French apostiller to make marginal notes, from Medieval Latin postilla, probably from Latin post illa (verba) after those (words)
apostil	0.
	syl	a:pos+til
	pron	<*1postil>
	pos	n.
	def	a marginal note.
apostle	ety	Old English apostol, from Church Latin apostolus, from Greek apostolos a messenger, from apostellein to send forth
apostle	1.
	syl	a:pos+tle
	pron	<*1posL>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of the 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel.
apostle	2.
	syl	a:pos+tle
	pron	<*1posL>
	pos	n.
	def	any prominent Christian missionary, esp. one who first converts a nation or people.
apostle	3.
	syl	a:pos+tle
	pron	<*1posL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ardent early supporter of a cause, reform movement, etc.
apostle	4.
	syl	a:pos+tle
	pron	<*1posL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mormon Church.
	def	a member of a council of twelve officials appointed to administer and preside over the Church.
Apostles' Creed	0.
	syl	A:pos+tles' Creed
	pos	n.
	def	a concise statement of Christian beliefs dating from about 500 #7a.d., traditionally ascribed to the Apostles.
apostle spoon	0.
	syl	a:pos+tle spoon
	pos	n.
	def	a silver spoon with a figure of one of the Apostles on the handle.
apostolate	0.
	syl	a:pos+to+late
	pron	<*1post*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, authority, or mission of an apostle.
apostolic	1.
	syl	ap+os+tol+ic
	pron	<2@p*1stolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, deriving from, or contemporary with the Apostles.
apostolic	2.
	syl	ap+os+tol+ic
	pron	<2@p*1stolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the teachings or practice of the Apostles.
apostolic	3.
	syl	ap+os+tol+ic
	pron	<2@p*1stolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pope regarded as chief successor of the Apostles. &- {@!ap+os+#!tol@.i+cal} &- {@!ap+os+#!tol@.i+cal+ly}
apostolic delegate	0.
	syl	ap+os+tol+ic del+e:gate
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a representative of the pope sent to countries that do not have full or regular diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
Apostolic Fathers	0.
	syl	Ap+os+tol+ic Fa+thers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Fathers of the early Church who immediately followed the Apostles.
Apostolic See	1.
	syl	Ap+os+tol+ic See
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the see of the pope regarded as the successor to Saint Peter.
Apostolic See	2.
	syl	Ap+os+tol+ic See
	pos	n.
	usage	often not caps.
	def	a see established by one of the Apostles.
Apostolic succession	0.
	syl	Ap+os+tol+ic suc+ces+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that the authority of Christian bishops derives from the Apostles through an unbroken line of consecration.
apostrophe	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek apostrophos mark of elision, from apos?!trephein to turn away
apostrophe	H1.0.
	syl	a:pos+tro+phe
	pron	<*1postr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark {'} used to indicate the omission of a letter or number, such as for or also used in English to form the possessive, as in and
apostrophe	ety	C16: from Latin apostroph*_e, from Greek: a turning away, digression &- ap@.o+stroph+ic (@!@ap$$#!str$Af$Ik) adj.
apostrophe	H2.0.
	syl	a:pos+tro+phe
	pron	<*1postr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a digression from a discourse, esp. an address to an imaginary or absent person or a personification.
apostrophise	alt
	head	apostrophize
	or	apostrophize
	syl	a:pos+tro+phise
	pron	<*1postr*2fIz>
	pos	vb.
apostrophize	0.
	or	apostrophise
	syl	a:pos+tro+phize
	pron	<*1postr*2fIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rheto?!ric.
	def	to address an apostrophe to.
apothecaries' measure	0.
	syl	a:poth+e:car:ies' meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a system of liquid volume measure used in pharmacy in which 60 minims equal 1 fluid drachm, 8 fluid drachms equal 1 fluid ounce, and 20 fluid ounces equal 1 pint.
apothecaries' weight	0.
	syl	a:poth+e:car:ies' weight
	pos	n.
	def	a system of weights formerly used in pharmacy based on the Troy ounce, which contains 480 grains. 1 grain is equal to 0.065 gram.
apothecary	ety	C14: from Old French apotecaire, from Late Latin apoth*_ec*_arius warehouseman, from apoth*_eca, from Greek apoth*_ek*_e storehouse
apothecaries	infl
	head	apothecary
	syl	a:poth+e:car:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apothecary	1.
	syl	a:poth+e:car:y
	pron	<*1poTik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {chemist}.
apothecary	2.
	syl	a:poth+e:car:y
	pron	<*1poTik*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a chemist licensed by the Society of Apothecaries of London to prescribe, prepare, and sell drugs.
apothecium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7apo -#7+ Greek th*_ekion a little case
apothecia	infl
	head	apothecium
	syl	ap:o+the+ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apothecium	0.
	syl	ap:o+the+ci:um
	pron	<1@p*1TEsi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cup-shaped structure that contains the asci; a type of ascocarp.
apothecial	sub
	head	apothecium
	syl	ap:o+the+ci:al
	pron	<2@p*1TEsi*l>
	pos	adj.
apothegm	0.
	syl	ap:o+thegm
	pron	<1@p*2Tem>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {apophthegm}.
apothem	ety	C20: from #7apo -#7+ Greek thema, from #7tithenai to place
apothem	0.
	syl	ap:o+them
	pron	<1@p*2Tem>
	pos	n.
	def	the perpendicular line or distance from the centre of a regular polygon to any of its sides.
apotheosis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek: deification, from theos god
apotheoses	infl
	head	apotheosis
	syl	a:poth+e:o+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apotheosis	1.
	syl	a:poth+e:o+sis
	pron	<*2poTi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the elevation of a person to the rank of a god; deification.
apotheosis	2.
	syl	a:poth+e:o+sis
	pron	<*2poTi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	glorification of a person or thing.
apotheosis	3.
	syl	a:poth+e:o+sis
	pron	<*2poTi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a glorified ideal.
apotheosise	alt
	head	apotheosize
	or	apotheosize
	syl	a:poth+e:o+sise
	pron	<*1poTi*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
apotheosize	1.
	or	apotheosise
	syl	a:poth+e:o+size
	pron	<*1poTi*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deify.
apotheosize	2.
	or	apotheosise
	syl	a:poth+e:o+size
	pron	<*1poTi*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to glorify or idealize.
apotropaic	ety	C19: from Greek apotropaios turning away (evil), from apotrepein; see #7apo -#7, trope 
apotropaic	0.
	syl	ap:o+tro+pa+ic
	pron	<2@p*utr*1pAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	preventing or intended to prevent evil.
app	1.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	apparatus.
app	2.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	appendix (of a book).
app	3.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	applied.
app	4.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	appointed.
app	5.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	apprentice.
app	6.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	approved.
app	7.
	syl	app.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	approximate.
appal	ety	C14: from Old French appalir to turn pale
appall	alt
	head	appal
	or	appal
	syl	ap+pall
	pron	<*1pc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
appals	infl
	head	appal
	or	appalls
	syl	ap+pals
	pos	vb.
appalling	infl
	head	appal
	or	appalling
	syl	ap+pal+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
appalled	infl
	head	appal
	or	appalled
	syl	ap+palled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
appalls	infl
	head	appal
	or	appals
	syl	ap+palls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
appalled	infl
	head	appal
	or	appalled
	syl	ap+palled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
appal	0.
	or	appall
	syl	ap+pal
	pron	<*1pc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill with horror; shock or dismay.
Appalachia	0.
	syl	Ap+pa+la+chi:a
	pron	<2@p*1lACi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highland region of the eastern U.S., containing the Appalachian Mountains, extending from Pennsylvania to Alabama.
Appalachian	1.
	syl	Ap:pa+la+chi:an
	pron	<2@p*1lACi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, from, or relating to the Appalachian Mountains.
Appalachian	2.
	syl	Ap:pa+la+chi:an
	pron	<2@p*1lACi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	of or relating to an episode of mountain building in the late Palaeozoic era during which the Appalachian Mountains were formed.
Appalachians	alt
	head	Appalachian Mountains
	or	Appalachian Mountains
	syl	Ap+pa+la+chi:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Appalachian Mountains	0.
	or	Appalachians
	syl	Ap+pa+la+chi:an Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of E North America, extending from Quebec province in Canada to central Alabama: contains rich deposits of anthracite, bitumen, and iron ore. Highest peak: Mount Mitchell, 2038 m (6684 ft.).
appalling	0.
	syl	ap+pal+ling
	pron	<*1pc:liG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing extreme dismay, horror, or revulsion.
appallingly	sub
	head	appalling
	syl	ap+1pal+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
Appaloosa	ety	C19: perhaps from Palouse, river in Idaho
Appaloosa	0.
	syl	Ap+pa+loo+sa
	pron	<2@p*1lu:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of horse, originally from America, typically having a spotted rump.
appanage	ety	C17: from Old French, from Medieval Latin app*_an*_agium, from app*_an*_are to provide for, from Latin p*_anis bread
apanage	alt
	head	appanage
	or	appanage
	syl	ap:a+nage
	pron	<1@p*niJ>
	pos	n.
appanage	1.
	or	apanage
	syl	ap+pa+nage
	pron	<1@p*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	land or other provision granted by a king for the support of a member of the royal family, esp. a younger son.
appanage	2.
	or	apanage
	syl	ap+pa+nage
	pron	<1@p*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or customary accompaniment or perquisite, as to a job or position.
apparatus	ety	C17: from Latin, from appar*_are to make ready
apparatus	infl
	or	apparatuses
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apparatuses	infl
	head	apparatus
	or	apparatus
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apparatus	1.
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us
	pron	<2@p*1rAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of instruments, machines, tools, parts, or other equipment used for a particular purpose.
apparatus	2.
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us
	pron	<2@p*1rAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine having a specific function.
	exam	1	breathing apparatus.
apparatus	3.
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us
	pron	<2@p*1rAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the means by which something operates; organization.
	exam	1	the apparatus of government.
apparatus	4.
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us
	pron	<2@p*1rAt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any group of organs having a spe?!cific function.
apparatus criticus	ety	Latin: critical apparatus
apparatus criticus	0.
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us crit:i+cus
	pron	<1kritik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	textual notes, list of variant readings, etc., relating to a document, esp. in a scholarly edition of a text.
apparel	ety	C13: from Old French apareillier to make ready, from Vulgar Latin apparicu?!l*_are (unattested), from Latin appar*_are, from par*_are to prepare
apparel	1.
	syl	ap+par+el
	pron	<*1p@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that covers or adorns, esp. outer garments or clothing.
apparel	2.
	syl	ap+par+el
	pron	<*1p@r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a vessel's gear and equipment. {~} {+els, +el+ling, +elled} {+els, +el+ing, +eled}.
apparel	3.
	syl	ap+par+el
	pron	<*1p@r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic. (tr.
	def	to clothe, adorn, etc.
apparent	ety	C14: from Latin app*_ar*_ens, from app*_ar*_ere to #7appear 
apparent	1.
	syl	ap+par+ent
	pron	<*1p@r*nt>, <*1pe*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	readily seen or understood; evident; obvious.
apparent	2.
	syl	ap+par+ent
	pron	<*1p@r*nt>, <*1pe*r->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	seeming, as opposed to real.
	exam	1	his apparent innocence belied his complicity in the crime.
apparent	3.
	syl	ap+par+ent
	pron	<*1p@r*nt>, <*1pe*r->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	as observed but discounting such factors as the motion of the observer, changes in the environment, etc. Compare { {true} (sense 9)}.
apparently	sub
	head	apparent
	syl	ap+1par+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
apparentness	sub
	head	apparent
	syl	ap+1par+ent+ness
	pos	n.
apparent magnitude	0.
	syl	ap+par+ent mag+ni+tude
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {magnitude} (sense 4)}.
apparition	ety	C15: from Late Latin app*_ariti*_o, from Latin: attendance, from app*_ar*_ere to #7appear 
apparition	1.
	syl	ap+pa+ri+tion
	pron	<2@p*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an appearance, esp. of a ghost or ghostlike figure.
apparition	2.
	syl	ap+pa+ri+tion
	pron	<2@p*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the figure so appearing; phantom; spectre.
apparition	3.
	syl	ap+pa+ri+tion
	pron	<2@p*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of appearing or being visible.
apparitor	ety	C15: from Latin: public servant, from app*_ar*_ere to #7appear 
apparitor	0.
	syl	ap+par:i+tor
	pron	<*1p@rit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer who summons witnesses and executes the orders of an ecclesiastical and (formerly) a civil court.
appassionato	0.
	syl	ap+pas+sio+na+to
	pron	<*2p@sj*1na:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in an impassioned manner.
appeal	ety	C14: from Old French appeler, from Latin appell*_are to entreat (literally: to approach), from pellere to push, drive
appeal	1.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a request for relief, aid, etc.
appeal	2.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to attract, please, stimulate, or interest.
	exam	1	a dress with appeal.
appeal	3.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an application or resort to another person or authority, esp. a higher one, as for a decision or confirmation of a decision.
appeal	4.a.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the judicial review by a superior court of the decision of a lower tribunal.
appeal	4.b.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a request for such review.
appeal	4.c.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to such review.
appeal	5.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a verbal request to the umpire from one or more members of the fielding side to declare a batsman out.
appeal	6.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	a formal charge or accusation.
	exam	1	appeal of felony.
appeal	7.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an earnest request for relief, support, etc.
appeal	8.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attract, please, stimulate, or interest.
appeal	9.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to apply to a superior court to review (a case or particular issue decided by a lower tribunal).
appeal	10.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resort to, as for a decision or confirmation of a decision.
appeal	11.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to ask the umpire to declare a batsman out.
appeal	12.
	syl	ap+peal
	pron	<*1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to challenge the umpire's or referee's decision.
appealable	sub
	head	appeal
	syl	ap+1peal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
appealer	sub
	head	appeal
	syl	ap+1peal+er
	pos	n.
appealingly	sub
	head	appeal
	syl	ap+1peal+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
appear	ety	C13: from Old French aparoir, from Latin app*_ar*_ere to become visible, attend upon, from p*_ar*_ere to appear
appear	1.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into sight or view.
appear	2.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	copula; may take an infinitive
	def	to seem or look.
	exam	1	the evidence appears to support you.
appear	3.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be plain or clear, as after further evidence, etc..
	exam	1	it appears you were correct after all.
appear	4.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to develop or come into being; occur.
	exam	1	faults appeared during testing.
appear	5.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become publicly available; be published.
	exam	1	his biography appeared last month.
appear	6.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform or act.
	exam	1	he has appeared in many London productions.
appear	7.
	syl	ap+pear
	pron	<*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be present in court before a magistrate or judge.
	exam	1	he appeared on two charges of theft.
appearance	1.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of appearing, as to the eye, before the public, etc.
appearance	2.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the outward or visible aspect of a person or thing.
	exam	1	her appearance was stunning;
	exam	2	it has the appearance of powdered graphite.
appearance	3.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward show; pretence.
	exam	1	he gave an appearance of working hard.
appearance	4.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	one of the outward signs or indications by which a person or thing is assessed.
	exam	1	first appearances are deceptive.
appearance	5.a.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal attendance in court of a party in an action.
appearance	5.b.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	formal notice that a party or his legal representative intends to maintain or contest the issue.
	exam	1	to enter an appearance.
appearance	6.a.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the outward or phenomenal manifestation of things.
appearance	6.b.
	syl	ap+pear+ance
	pron	<*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the world as revealed by the senses, as opposed to its real nature. Compare { {reality} (sense 4)}.
keep up appearances	7.
	head	appearance
	syl	keep up appearances.
	def	to maintain the public impression of well-being or normality.
put in	8.
	head	appearance
	or	make an appearance
	syl	put in
	def	to come or attend briefly, as out of politeness.
to all appearances	9.
	head	appearance
	syl	to all appearances.
	def	to the extent that can easily be judged; apparently.
appease	ety	C16: from Old French apaisier, from pais peace, from Latin pax 
appease	1.
	syl	ap+pease
	pron	<*1pEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to calm, pacify, or soothe, esp. by acceding to the demands of.
appease	2.
	syl	ap+pease
	pron	<*1pEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to satisfy or quell (an appetite or thirst, etc.).
appeasable	sub
	head	appease
	syl	ap+1peas+a:ble
	pos	adj.
appeaser	sub
	head	appease
	syl	ap+1peas+er
	pos	n.
appeasement	1.
	syl	ap+pease+ment
	pron	<*1pEzm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy of acceding to the demands of a potentially hostile nation in the hope of maintaining peace.
appeasement	2.
	syl	ap+pease+ment
	pron	<*1pEzm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of appeasing.
appel	ety	from French: challenge
appel	1.
	syl	ap+pel
	pron	<*1pel>, French <a1pel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a stamp of the foot, used to warn of one's intent to attack.
appel	2.
	syl	ap+pel
	pron	<*1pel>, French <a1pel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a sharp blow with the blade made to procure an opening.
Karel	infl
	head	Appel
	syl	Ka:rel
	pron	<1ka:r*l>
	pos	n.
Appel	0.
	syl	Ap:pel
	pron	Dutch <1ap*l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, Dutch abstract expressionist painter.
appellant	ety	C14: from Old French; see #7appeal 
appellant	1.
	syl	ap+pel+lant
	pron	<*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who appeals.
appellant	2.
	syl	ap+pel+lant
	pron	<*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the party who appeals to a higher court from the decision of a lower tribunal.
appellant	3.
	syl	ap+pel+lant
	pron	<*1pel*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	another word for {appellate}.
appellate	ety	C18: from Latin appell*_atus summoned, from appell*_are to #7appeal 
appellate	1.
	syl	ap+pel+late
	pron	<*1pelit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	of or relating to appeals.
appellate	2.
	syl	ap+pel+late
	pron	<*1pelit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	usage	of a tribunal
	def	having jurisdiction to review cases on appeal and to reverse decisions of inferior courts.
appellation	1.
	syl	ap+pel+la+tion
	pron	<2@pi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an identifying name or title.
appellation	2.
	syl	ap+pel+la+tion
	pron	<2@pi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of naming or giving a title to.
appellative	1.
	syl	ap+pel+la+tive
	pron	<*1pel*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an identifying name or title; appellation.
appellative	2.
	syl	ap+pel+la+tive
	pron	<*1pel*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for {common noun}.
appellative	3.
	syl	ap+pel+la+tive
	pron	<*1pel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a name or title.
appellative	4.
	syl	ap+pel+la+tive
	pron	<*1pel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a proper noun
	def	used as a common noun.
appellatively	sub
	head	appellative
	syl	ap+1pel+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
appellee	ety	C16: from Old French apele summoned; see #7appeal 
appellee	0.
	syl	ap+pel+lee
	pron	<2@pe1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who is accused or appealed against.
append	ety	C15: from Late Latin appendere to hang (something) from, from Latin pendere to hang
append	1.
	syl	ap+pend
	pron	<*1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add as a supplement.
	exam	1	to append a footnote.
append	2.
	syl	ap+pend
	pron	<*1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach; hang on.
appendage	1.
	syl	ap+pend+age
	pron	<*1pendiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancillary or secondary part attached to a main part; adjunct.
appendage	2.
	syl	ap+pend+age
	pron	<*1pendiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any organ that projects from the trunk of animals such as arthropods.
appendage	3.
	syl	ap+pend+age
	pron	<*1pendiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any subsidiary part of a plant, such as a branch or leaf.
appendant	1.
	syl	ap+pen+dant
	pron	<*1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	attached, affixed, or added.
appendant	2.
	syl	ap+pen+dant
	pron	<*1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	attendant or associated as an accompaniment or result.
appendant	3.
	syl	ap+pen+dant
	pron	<*1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {pendent}.
appendant	4.
	syl	ap+pen+dant
	pron	<*1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	relating to another right.
appendant	5.
	syl	ap+pen+dant
	pron	<*1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing attached or added.
appendant	6.
	syl	ap+pen+dant
	pron	<*1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a subordinate right or interest, esp. in or over land, attached to a greater interest and automatically passing with the sale of the latter.
appendicitis	0.
	syl	ap+pen+di+ci+tis
	pron	<*2pendi1sItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the vermiform appendix.
appendicle	ety	C17: from Latin appendicula; see #7appendix 
appendicle	0.
	syl	ap+pen+di+cle
	pron	<*1pendikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small appendage.
appendicular	1.
	syl	ap+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2@p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to an append?!age or appendicle.
appendicular	2.
	syl	ap+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2@p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the vermiform appendix.
appendix	ety	C16: from Latin: an appendage, from appendere to #7append 
appendixes	infl
	head	appendix
	or	appendices
	syl	ap+pen+dix:es
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
appendices	infl
	head	appendix
	or	appendixes
	syl	ap+pen+di+ces
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
appendix	1.
	syl	ap+pen+dix
	pron	<*1pendiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of separate additional material at the end of a book, magazine, etc., esp. one that is documentary or explanatory.
appendix	2.
	syl	ap+pen+dix
	pron	<*1pendiks>
	pos	n.
	def	any part that is dependent or supplementary in nature or function; appendage.
appendix	3.
	syl	ap+pen+dix
	pron	<*1pendiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	See {vermiform appendix}.
Appenzell	1.
	syl	Ap+pen+zell
	pron	German <apN1tsel>, <1apN2tsel>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of NE Switzerland, divided in 1597 into the Protestant demicanton of {Appenzell Outer Rhodes} and the Catholic demicanton of {Appenzell Inner Rhodes}. Capitals: Herisau and Appenzell. Pop.: 49023 and 13124 (1970). Areas: 243 sq. km (94 sq. miles) and 171 sq. km (66 sq. miles) respectively.
Appenzell	2.
	syl	Ap+pen+zell
	pron	German <apN1tsel>, <1apN2tsel>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Switzerland, capital of Appenzell Inner Rhodes demi?!canton. Pop.: 5217 (1970).
apperceive	ety	C19: from Old French aperceveir, from Latin percipere to #7perceive 
apperceive	1.
	syl	ap+per+ceive
	pron	<2@p*1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be aware of perceiving.
apperceive	2.
	syl	ap+per+ceive
	pron	<2@p*1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to comprehend by assimilating (a perception) to ideas already in the mind.
apperception	1.
	syl	ap+per+cep+tion
	pron	<2@p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	conscious awareness of the act and significance of perception; focused perception, esp. when selective of certain sensory data.
apperception	2.
	syl	ap+per+cep+tion
	pron	<2@p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the act or process of apperceiving.
apperceptive	sub
	head	apperception
	syl	ap+per+1cep+tive
	pos	adj.
appertain	ety	C14: from Old French apertenir to belong, from Late Latin appertin*_ere, from Latin #7apo -#7+ pertin*_ere to #7pertain 
appertain	0.
	syl	ap+per+tain
	pron	<2@p*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to belong (to) as a part, function, right, etc.; relate (to) or be connected (with).
appestat	ety	C20: from #7appe (#7tite) #7+ -#7stat 
appestat	0.
	syl	ap+pes+tat
	pron	<1@pist@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a neural control centre within the hypothalamus of the brain that regulates the sense of hunger and satiety.
appetence	ety	C17: from Latin appetentia, from appetere to crave
appetency	alt
	head	appetence
	or	appetence
	syl	ap+pe+ten+cy
	pos	n.
appetences	infl
	head	appetence
	or	appetencies
	syl	ap+pe+tenc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
appetencies	infl
	head	appetence
	or	appetences
	syl	ap+pe+ten+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
appetence	1.
	or	appetency
	syl	ap+pe+tence
	pron	<1@pi2t*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural craving or desire.
appetence	2.
	or	appetency
	syl	ap+pe+tence
	pron	<1@pi2t*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or instinctive inclination.
appetence	3.
	or	appetency
	syl	ap+pe+tence
	pron	<1@pi2t*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an attraction or affinity.
appetite	ety	C14: from Old French apetit, from Latin appet*_itus a craving, from appetere to desire ardently &- ap+pet@.i+tive ($$#!p$et$It$Iv, #!@ap$I@!ta$It$Iv) adj.
appetite	1.
	syl	ap+pe+tite
	pron	<1@pi2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a desire for food or drink.
appetite	2.
	syl	ap+pe+tite
	pron	<1@pi2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a desire to satisfy a bodily craving, as for sexual pleasure.
appetite	3.
	syl	ap+pe+tite
	pron	<1@pi2tIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	a desire, liking, or willingness.
	exam	1	a great appetite for work.
appetiser	alt
	head	appetizer
	or	appetizer
	syl	ap+pe+tis+er
	pron	<1@pi2tIz*>
	pos	n.
appetizer	1.
	or	appetiser
	syl	ap+pe+tiz+er
	pron	<1@pi2tIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of food or drink taken to stimulate the appetite.
appetizer	2.
	or	appetiser
	syl	ap+pe+tiz+er
	pron	<1@pi2tIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any stimulating foretaste.
appetising	alt
	head	appetizing
	or	appetizing
	syl	ap+pe+tis+ing
	pron	<1@pi2tIziG>
	pos	adj.
appetizing	0.
	or	appetising
	syl	ap+pe+tiz+ing
	pron	<1@pi2tIziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing or stimulating to the appetite; delicious; tasty.
Appian Way	0.
	syl	Ap+pi:an Way
	pron	<1@pi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman road in Italy, extending from Rome to Brindisi: begun in 312 #7b.c. by Appius Claudius Caecus. Length: about 560 km (350 miles).
applaud	ety	C15: from Latin applaudere to clap, from plaudere to beat, applaud
applaud	1.
	syl	ap+plaud
	pron	<*1plc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to indicate approval of (a person, performance, etc.) by clapping the hands.
applaud	2.
	syl	ap+plaud
	pron	<*1plc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to offer or express approval or praise of (an action, person, or thing).
	exam	1	I applaud your decision.
applauder	sub
	head	applaud
	syl	ap+1plaud+er
	pos	n.
applaudingly	sub
	head	applaud
	syl	ap+1plaud+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
applause	0.
	syl	ap+plause
	pron	<*1plc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	appreciation or praise, esp. as shown by clapping the hands.
apple	ety	Old English @appel; related to Old Saxon appel, Old Norse apall, Old High German apful 
apple	1.
	syl	ap+ple
	pron	<1@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rosaceous tree, (or widely cultivated in temperate regions in many varieties, having pink or white fragrant flowers and firm rounded edible fruits.
apple	2.
	syl	ap+ple
	pron	<1@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, having red, yellow, or green skin and crisp whitish flesh.
apple	3.
	syl	ap+ple
	pron	<1@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree.
apple	4.
	syl	ap+ple
	pron	<1@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several unrelated trees that have fruit similar to the apple, such as the custard apple, sugar apple, and May apple. See also {love apple, oak apple, thorn apple}.
apple of one's eye	5.
	head	apple
	syl	apple of one's eye.
	def	a person or thing that is very precious or much loved.
apple blight	0.
	syl	ap+ple blight
	pos	n.
	def	an aphid, that is covered with a powdery waxy secretion and infests apple trees. Also called: {American blight}.
apple box	0.
	syl	ap+ple box
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental Australian tree, having heart-shaped juvenile leaves, large lanceolate adult leaves, and conical fruits. Also called: {apple gum}.
apple butter	0.
	syl	ap+ple but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a jam made from stewed spiced apples.
applecart	1.
	syl	ap:ple+cart
	pron	<1@pL2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a cart or barrow from which apples and other fruit are sold in the street.
upset the	2.
	head	applecart
	or	one's applecart
	syl	upset the
	def	to spoil plans or arrangements.
apple green	0.a.
	syl	ap+ple green
	pos	n.
	def	a bright light green or moderate yellowish-green.
apple green	0.b.
	syl	ap+ple green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an apple-green carpet.
the	infl
	head	Apple Isle
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Apple Isle	0.
	syl	Apple Isle
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	Tasmania. &- {#!Ap+ple #!Is+land+er}
applejack	0.
	syl	ap:ple+jack
	pron	<1@pL2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a brandy made from apples; dis?!tilled cider. Also called: {applejack brandy, apple brandy}.
apple maggot	0.
	syl	ap+ple mag+got
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit fly, the larvae of which bore into and feed on the fruit of apple trees: family
apple of discord	0.
	syl	ap+ple of dis+cord
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a golden apple inscribed @6For the fairest.@9 It was claimed by Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite, to whom Paris awarded it, thus beginning a chain of events that led to the Trojan War.
apple-pie bed	0.
	syl	ap:ple-pie bed
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a way of making a bed so as to prevent the person from entering it.
apple-pie order	0.
	syl	ap:ple-pie or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	perfect order or condition.
apple polisher	0.
	syl	ap+ple pol+ish+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a sycophant; toady.
apples	1.
	syl	ap+ples
	pron	<1@pLz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {apples and pears}.
she's apples	2.
	head	apples
	syl	she's apples.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	all is going well.
apples and pears	0.
	syl	ap+ples and pears
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Cockney rhyming slang.
	def	stairs. Often shortened to {apples}.
apple sauce	1.
	syl	ap+ple sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a pur*'ee of stewed apples often served with pork.
apple sauce	2.
	syl	ap+ple sauce
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
applesnits	ety	from German Apfelschnitzel 
applesnits	0.
	syl	ap:ple+snits
	pron	<1@pL2snits>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian W coast.
	def	a dish consisting of apple slices.
Appleton	0.
	syl	Ap:ple:ton
	pron	<1@pLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.ward (Victor) }. 1892-1965, English physicist, noted particularly for his research on the ionosphere: Nobel prize for physics 1947.
Appleton layer	0.
	syl	Ap:ple:ton lay+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {F region} (of the ionosphere).
appliance	1.
	syl	ap+pli+ance
	pron	<*1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or device, esp. an electrical one used domestically.
appliance	2.
	syl	ap+pli+ance
	pron	<*1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of equipment having a specific function.
appliance	3.
	syl	ap+pli+ance
	pron	<*1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted to a machine or tool to adapt it for a specific purpose.
appliance	4.
	syl	ap+pli+ance
	pron	<*1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {fire engine}.
applicable	0.
	syl	ap+pli+ca:ble
	pron	<1@plik*bL>, <*1plik*->
	pos	adj.
	def	being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting.
applicability	sub
	head	applicable
	or	applicableness
	syl	ap+plic+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
applicableness	sub
	head	applicable
	or	applicability
	syl	ap+pli+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
applicably	sub
	head	applicable
	syl	ap+pli+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
applicant	ety	C15: from Latin applic*_ans, from applic*_are to #7apply 
applicant	0.
	syl	ap+pli+cant
	pron	<1@plik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who applies, as for a job, grant, support, etc.; candidate.
application	1.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of applying to a particular purpose or use.
application	2.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	relevance or value.
	exam	1	the practical applications of space technology.
application	3.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of asking for something.
	exam	1	an application for leave.
application	4.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal or written request, as for a job, etc..
	exam	1	he filed his application.
application	5.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	diligent effort or concentration.
	exam	1	a job requiring application.
application	6.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a healing agent or lotion, that is applied, esp. to the skin.
applicative	0.
	syl	ap+plic:a+tive
	pron	<*1plik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relevant or applicable.
applicatively	sub
	head	applicative
	syl	ap+1plic:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
applicator	0.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+tor
	pron	<1@pli2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a spatula or rod, for applying a medicine, glue, etc.
applicatory	0.
	syl	ap+pli+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1@pli2kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for application.
applied	0.
	syl	ap+plied
	pron	<*1plId>
	pos	adj.
	def	related to or put to practical use.
	exam	1	applied mathematics.
appliqu'e	ety	C18: from French, literally: applied
appliqu'e	1.
	syl	ap+pli+qu*'e
	pron	<@1plEkA>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration or trimming of one material sewn or otherwise fixed onto another.
appliqu'e	2.
	syl	ap+pli+qu*'e
	pron	<@1plEkA>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of decorating in this way.
appliqu'es	infl
	head	appliqu'e
	syl	ap+pli+qu*'es
	pos	vb.
appliqu'eing	infl
	head	appliqu'e
	syl	ap+pli+qu*'e+ing
	pos	vb.
appliqu'ed	infl
	head	appliqu'e
	syl	ap+pli+qu*'ed.
	pos	vb.
appliqu'e	3.
	syl	ap+pli+qu*'e
	pron	<@1plEkA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew or fix (a decoration) on as an appliqu*'e.
apply	ety	C14: from Old French aplier, from Latin applic*_are to attach to &- ap+#!pli+er n.
applies	infl
	head	apply
	syl	ap+plies
	pos	vb.
applying	infl
	head	apply
	syl	ap+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
applied	infl
	head	apply
	syl	ap+plied.
	pos	vb.
apply	1.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to practical use; utilize; employ.
apply	2.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be relevant, useful, or appropriate.
apply	3.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to come into contact with; put onto.
apply	4.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to put in an application or request.
apply	5.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to devote (oneself, one's efforts) with diligence.
apply	6.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into operation or use.
	exam	1	the police only applied the law to aliens.
apply	7.
	syl	ap+ply
	pron	<*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refer (a word, epithet, etc.) to a person or thing.
appoggiatura	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: a propping, from appoggiare to prop, support
appoggiaturas	infl
	head	appoggiatura
	or	appoggiature
	syl	ap+pog+gia+tu+ras
	pron	<-re>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
appoggiature	infl
	head	appoggiatura
	or	appoggiaturas
	syl	ap+pog+gia+tu+re
	pron	<-re>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
appoggiatura	0.
	syl	ap+pog+gia+tu+ra
	pron	<*2poJ*1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an ornament consisting of a nonharmonic note (short or long) preceding a harmonic one either before or on the stress. See also { {acciaccatura} (sense 2)}.
appoint	ety	C14: from Old French apointer to put into a good state, from a point in good condition, literally: to a #7point 
appoint	1.
	syl	ap+point
	pron	<*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to assign officially, as for a position, responsibility, etc..
	exam	1	he was appointed manager.
appoint	2.
	syl	ap+point
	pron	<*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to establish by agreement or decree; fix.
	exam	1	a time was appointed for the duel.
appoint	3.
	syl	ap+point
	pron	<*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prescribe or ordain.
	exam	1	laws appointed by tribunal.
appoint	4.
	syl	ap+point
	pron	<*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to nominate (a person), under a power granted in a deed or will, to take an interest in property.
appoint	5.
	syl	ap+point
	pron	<*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to equip with necessary or usual features; furnish.
	exam	1	a well-appointed hotel.
appointer	sub
	head	appoint
	syl	ap+1point+er
	pos	n.
appointee	1.
	syl	ap+poin+tee
	pron	<*pcin1tE>, <2@p->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is appointed.
appointee	2.
	syl	ap+poin+tee
	pron	<*pcin1tE>, <2@p->
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person to whom property is granted under a power of appointment.
appointive	0.
	syl	ap+poin+tive
	pron	<*1pcintiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	relating to or filled by appointment.
	exam	1	an appointive position.
appointment	1.
	syl	ap+point+ment
	pron	<*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement to meet a person or be at a place at a certain time.
appointment	2.
	syl	ap+point+ment
	pron	<*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of placing in a job or position.
appointment	3.
	syl	ap+point+ment
	pron	<*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the person who receives such a job or position.
appointment	4.
	syl	ap+point+ment
	pron	<*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the job or position to which such a person is appointed.
appointment	5.
	syl	ap+point+ment
	pron	<*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a fixture or fitting.
appointment	6.
	syl	ap+point+ment
	pron	<*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	nomination to an interest in property under a deed or will.
appointor	0.
	syl	ap+poin+tor
	pron	<*1pcint*>, <*pcin1tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person to whom a power to nominate persons to take property is given by deed or will. See also {power of appointment}.
Appomattox	1.
	syl	Ap+po+mat+tox
	pron	<2@p*1m@t*ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Virginia where the Confederate army under Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant's Union forces on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.
apportion	0.
	syl	ap+por+tion
	pron	<*1pc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide, distribute, or assign appropriate shares of; allot proportionally.
	exam	1	to apportion the blame.
apportionable	sub
	head	apportion
	syl	ap+1por+tion+a:ble
	pos	adj.
apportioner	sub
	head	apportion
	syl	ap+1por+tion+er
	pos	n.
apportionment	1.
	syl	ap+por+tion+ment
	pron	<*1pc:S*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of apportioning.
apportionment	2.
	syl	ap+por+tion+ment
	pron	<*1pc:S*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	the proportional distribution of the seats in a legislative body, esp. the House of Representatives, on the basis of population.
apposable	1.
	syl	ap+pos:a+ble
	pron	<*1p*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being apposed or brought into apposition.
apposable	2.
	syl	ap+pos:a+ble
	pron	<*1p*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for { {opposable} (sense 2)}.
appose	ety	C16: from Old French apposer, from poser to put, from Latin p*_onere 
appose	1.
	syl	ap+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place side by side or near to each other.
appose	2.
	syl	ap+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to place (something) near or against another thing.
apposite	ety	C17: from Latin appositus placed near, from app*_onere, from p*_onere to put, place
apposite	0.
	syl	ap+po+site
	pron	<1@p*zit>
	pos	adj.
	def	well suited for the purpose; appropriate; apt.
appositely	sub
	head	apposite
	syl	ap+po+site+ly
	pos	adv.
appositeness	sub
	head	apposite
	syl	ap+po+site+ness
	pos	n.
apposition	1.
	syl	ap+po+si+tion
	pron	<2@p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a putting into juxtaposition.
apposition	2.
	syl	ap+po+si+tion
	pron	<2@p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical construction in which a word, esp. a noun phrase, is placed after another to modify its meaning.
apposition	3.
	syl	ap+po+si+tion
	pron	<2@p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	growth in the thickness of a cell wall by the deposition of successive layers of material. Compare { {intussusception} (sense 2)}. &- {@!ap+po+#!si+tion+al}
appositive	1.a.
	syl	ap+pos:i+tive
	pron	<*1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	standing in apposition.
appositive	1.b.
	syl	ap+pos:i+tive
	pron	<*1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {nonrestrictive}.
appositive	2.
	syl	ap+pos:i+tive
	pron	<*1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to apposition.
appositive	3.
	syl	ap+pos:i+tive
	pron	<*1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an appositive word or phrase.
appositively	sub
	head	appositive
	syl	ap+1pos:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
appraisement	alt
	head	appraisal
	or	appraisal
	syl	ap+praise+ment
	pos	n.
appraisal	1.
	or	appraisement
	syl	ap+prais+al
	pron	<*1prAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	an assessment or estimation of the worth, value, or quality of a person or thing.
appraisal	2.
	or	appraisement
	syl	ap+prais+al
	pron	<*1prAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a valuation of property or goods.
appraise	ety	C15: from Old French aprisier, from prisier to #7prize %2 &- ap+#!prais+a@.ble adj. &- ap+#!prais+er n.
appraise	1.
	syl	ap+praise
	pron	<*1prAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assess the worth, value, or quality of.
appraise	2.
	syl	ap+praise
	pron	<*1prAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a valuation of, as for taxation purposes.
appraisingly	sub
	head	appraise
	syl	ap+1prais+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
appraisive	sub
	head	appraise
	syl	ap+1prais+ive
	pos	adj.
appraisively	sub
	head	appraise
	syl	ap+1prais+ive+ly
	pos	adv.
appreciable	0.
	syl	ap+pre+ci+a:ble
	pron	<*1prESi*bL>, <-S*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	sufficient to be easily seen, measured, or noticed.
appreciably	sub
	head	appreciable
	syl	ap+1pre+ci+a:bly
	pos	adv.
appreciate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin appreti*_are to value, prize, from Latin pretium #7price 
appreciate	1.
	syl	ap+pre+ci+ate
	pron	<*1prESi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to feel thankful or grateful for.
	exam	1	to appreciate a favour.
appreciate	2.
	syl	ap+pre+ci+ate
	pron	<*1prESi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to take full or sufficient account of.
	exam	1	to appreciate a problem.
appreciate	3.
	syl	ap+pre+ci+ate
	pron	<*1prESi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to value highly.
	exam	1	to appreciate Shakespeare.
appreciate	4.
	syl	ap+pre+ci+ate
	pron	<*1prESi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to raise or increase in value.
appreciator	sub
	head	appreciate
	syl	ap+1pre+ci:2a+tor
	pos	n.
appreciation	1.
	syl	ap+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2prESi1AS*n>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	def	thanks or gratitude.
appreciation	2.
	syl	ap+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2prESi1AS*n>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	def	assessment of the true worth or value of persons or things.
appreciation	3.
	syl	ap+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2prESi1AS*n>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	def	perceptive recognition of qualities, as in art.
appreciation	4.
	syl	ap+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2prESi1AS*n>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in value, as of goods or property.
appreciation	5.
	syl	ap+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2prESi1AS*n>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	def	a written review of a book, etc., esp. when favourable.
appreciatory	alt
	head	appreciative
	or	appreciative
	syl	ap+pre+cia+to:ry
	pos	adj.
appreciative	0.
	or	appreciatory
	syl	ap+pre+ci:a+tive
	pron	<*1prESi*tiv>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling, expressing, or capable of appreciation.
appreciativeness	sub
	head	appreciative
	syl	ap+1pre+ci:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
appreciatively	sub
	head	appreciative
	or	appreciatorily
	syl	ap+1pre+ci:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
appreciatorily	sub
	head	appreciative
	or	appreciatively
	syl	ap+1pre+ci:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
apprehend	ety	C14: from Latin apprehendere to lay hold of
apprehend	1.
	syl	ap+pre+hend
	pron	<2@pri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrest and escort into custody; seize.
apprehend	2.
	syl	ap+pre+hend
	pron	<2@pri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perceive or grasp mentally; understand.
apprehend	3.
	syl	ap+pre+hend
	pron	<2@pri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to await with fear or anxiety; dread.
apprehensible	0.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+si:ble
	pron	<2@pri1hensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being com?!prehended or grasped mentally. &- {@!ap+pre+@!hen+si@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {@!ap+pre+#!hen+si@.bly}
apprehension	1.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2@pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	fear or anxiety over what may happen.
apprehension	2.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2@pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of capturing or arresting.
apprehension	3.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2@pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty of comprehending; understanding.
apprehension	4.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2@pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a notion or conception.
apprehensive	1.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2@pri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	fearful or anxious.
apprehensive	2.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2@pri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to learn or understand quickly.
apprehensive	3.
	syl	ap+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2@pri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by of
	def	perceptive or appreciative.
apprehensively	sub
	head	apprehensive
	syl	ap+pre+1hen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
apprehensiveness	sub
	head	apprehensive
	syl	ap+pre+1hen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
apprentice	ety	C14: from Old French aprentis, from Old French aprendre to learn, from Latin apprehendere to #7ap?!prehend 
apprentice	1.
	syl	ap+pren+tice
	pron	<*1prentis>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who works for a skilled or qualified person in order to learn a trade or profession, esp. for a recognized period.
apprentice	2.
	syl	ap+pren+tice
	pron	<*1prentis>
	pos	n.
	def	any beginner or novice.
apprentice	3.
	syl	ap+pren+tice
	pron	<*1prentis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take, place, or bind as an apprentice.
apprenticeship	sub
	head	apprentice
	syl	ap+1pren+tice+2ship
	pos	n.
appressed	ety	C18: from Latin appressus, from apprimere, from premere to press
appressed	0.
	syl	ap+pressed
	pron	<*1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	pressed closely against, but not joined to, a surface.
	exam	1	leaves appressed to a stem.
apprise	ety	C17: from French appris, from apprendre to teach; learn; see #7apprehend 
apprize	alt
	head	apprise
	or	apprise
	syl	ap+prize
	pron	<*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
apprise	0.
	or	apprize
	syl	ap+prise
	pron	<*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to make aware; inform.
appro	0.
	syl	ap+pro
	pron	<1@pr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal shortening of {approval}.
	exam	1	on appro.
approach	ety	C14: from Old French aprochier, from Late Latin appropi*_are to draw near, from Latin prope near
approach	1.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come nearer in position, time, quality, character, etc., to (someone or something).
approach	2.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make advances to, as with a proposal, suggestion, etc.
approach	3.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to begin to deal with.
	exam	1	to approach a problem.
approach	4.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to come near.
approach	5.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of coming towards or drawing close or closer.
approach	6.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a close approximation.
approach	7.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	the way or means of entering or leaving; access.
approach	8.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an advance or overture to a person.
approach	9.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a means adopted in tackling a problem, job of work, etc.
approach	10.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {approach path}. the course followed by an aircraft preparing for landing.
approach	11.
	syl	ap+proach
	pron	<*1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {approach shot}. a shot made to or towards the green after a tee shot.
approachable	1.
	syl	ap+proach+a:ble
	pron	<*1pr*uC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being approached; accessible.
approachable	2.
	syl	ap+proach+a:ble
	pron	<*1pr*uC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	friendly.
approachability	sub
	head	approachable
	or	approachableness
	syl	ap+2proach+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
approachableness	sub
	head	approachable
	or	approachability
	syl	ap+1proach+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
approbate	ety	C15: from Latin approb*_are to approve, from prob*_are to test
approbate	1.
	syl	ap+pro+bate
	pron	<1@pr*2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to accept as valid.
approbate and reprobate	2.
	head	approbate
	syl	approbate and reprobate.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to accept part of a document and reject those parts unfavourable to one's interests.
approbate	3.
	syl	ap+pro+bate
	pron	<1@pr*2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to sanction officially.
approbation	1.
	syl	ap+pro+ba+tion
	pron	<2@pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	commendation; praise.
approbation	2.
	syl	ap+pro+ba+tion
	pron	<2@pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	official recognition or approval.
approbation	3.
	syl	ap+pro+ba+tion
	pron	<2@pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {proof}.
approbative	sub
	head	approbation
	or	approbatory
	syl	ap+pro+2ba+tive
	pos	adj.
approbatory	sub
	head	approbation
	or	approbative
	syl	ap+pro+2ba+to:ry
	pos	adj.
appropriate	ety	C15: from Late Latin appropri*_are to make one's own, from Latin proprius one's own; see #7proper 
appropriate	1.
	syl	ap+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<*1pr*upriit>
	pos	adj.
	def	right or suitable; fitting.
appropriate	2.
	syl	ap+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<*1pr*upriit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	particular; own.
	exam	1	they had their appropriate methods.
appropriate	3.
	syl	ap+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<*1pr*upri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take for one's own use, esp. illegally or without permission.
appropriate	4.
	syl	ap+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<*1pr*upri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put aside (funds, etc.) for a particular purpose or person.
appropriable	sub
	head	appropriate
	syl	ap+1pro+pri+a:ble
	pos	adj.
appropriately	sub
	head	appropriate
	syl	ap+1pro+pri+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
appropriateness	sub
	head	appropriate
	syl	ap+1pro+pri+ate+ness
	pos	n.
appropriation	1.
	syl	ap+pro+pri:a+tion
	pron	<*2pr*upri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of setting apart or taking for one's own use.
appropriation	2.
	syl	ap+pro+pri:a+tion
	pron	<*2pr*upri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money set apart for a specific purpose, esp. by a legislature.
approval	1.
	syl	ap+prov+al
	pron	<*1pru:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of approving.
approval	2.
	syl	ap+prov+al
	pron	<*1pru:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	formal agreement; sanction.
approval	3.
	syl	ap+prov+al
	pron	<*1pru:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	a favourable opinion; commendation.
on approval	4.
	head	approval
	syl	on approval.
	usage	of articles for sale
	def	for examination with an option to buy or return.
approve	ety	C14: from Old French aprover, from Latin approb*_are to approve, from prob*_are to test, #7prove 
approve	H1.1.
	syl	ap+prove
	pron	<*1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consider fair, good, or right; commend (a person or thing).
approve	H1.2.
	syl	ap+prove
	pron	<*1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to authorize or sanction.
approve	H1.3.
	syl	ap+prove
	pron	<*1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to demonstrate or prove by trial.
approve	ety	C15: from Old French approuer to turn to advantage, from prou advantage
approve	H2.0.
	syl	ap+prove
	pron	<*1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to improve or increase the value of (waste or common land), as by enclosure.
approved school	0.
	syl	ap+proved school
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {community home}.
approx	0.
	syl	approx.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	approximate(ly).
approximal	0.
	syl	ap+prox:i+mal
	pron	<*1proksim*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated side by side; close together.
	exam	1	approximal teeth or fillings.
approximate	ety	C15: from Late Latin approxim*_are, from Latin proximus nearest, from prope near
approximate	1.
	syl	ap+prox:i+mate
	pron	<*1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost accurate or exact.
approximate	2.
	syl	ap+prox:i+mate
	pron	<*1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	inexact; rough; loose.
	exam	1	only an approximate fit.
approximate	3.
	syl	ap+prox:i+mate
	pron	<*1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	much alike; almost the same.
approximate	4.
	syl	ap+prox:i+mate
	pron	<*1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	near; close together.
approximate	5.
	syl	ap+prox:i+mate
	pron	<*1proksi2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to come or bring near or close; be almost the same (as).
approximately	sub
	head	approximate
	syl	ap+1prox:i+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
approximation	1.
	syl	ap+prox:i+ma+tion
	pron	<*1proksi1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or result of making a rough calculation, estimate, or guess.
	exam	1	he based his conclusion on his own approximation of the fuel consumption.
approximation	2.
	syl	ap+prox:i+ma+tion
	pron	<*1proksi1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imprecise or unreliable record or version.
	exam	1	an approximation of what really happened.
approximation	3.
	syl	ap+prox:i+ma+tion
	pron	<*1proksi1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an inexact number, relationship, or theory that is sufficiently accurate for a specific purpose.
appulse	ety	C17: from Latin appulsus brought near, from appellere to drive towards, from pellere to drive
appulse	0.
	syl	ap+pulse
	pron	<*1p^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	a very close approach of two celestial bodies so that they are in conjunction but no eclipse or occultation occurs.
appulsive	sub
	head	appulse
	syl	ap+1pul+sive
	pos	adj.
appulsively	sub
	head	appulse
	syl	ap+1pul+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
appurtenance	ety	C14: from Anglo-French apurtenance, from Old French apartenance, from apartenir to #7appertain 
appurtenance	1.
	syl	ap+pur+te+nance
	pron	<*1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or less significant thing or part.
appurtenance	2.
	syl	ap+pur+te+nance
	pron	<*1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	accessories or equipment.
appurtenance	3.
	syl	ap+pur+te+nance
	pron	<*1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a minor right, interest, or privilege which passes when the title to the principal property is transferred.
appurtenant	1.
	syl	ap+pur+te+nant
	pron	<*1pR:tin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating, belonging, or accessory.
appurtenant	2.
	syl	ap+pur+te+nant
	pron	<*1pR:tin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {appurtenance}.
Apr	0.
	syl	Apr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	April.
apraxia	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: inactivity, from #7a -%1#7+ praxis action
apraxia	0.
	syl	a:prax:i:a
	pron	<*1pr@ksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by apparent loss of the memory of how to make certain purposeful muscular movements.
apraxic	sub
	head	apraxia
	or	apractic
	syl	a+1prax+ic
	pos	adj.
apractic	sub
	head	apraxia
	or	apraxic
	syl	a+1prac+tic
	pos	adj.
apres-ski	ety	French, literally: after ski
apres-ski	0.a.
	syl	a:pr*`es-ski
	pron	<2@prA1skE>
	pos	n.
	def	social activity following a day's skiing.
apres-ski	0.b.
	syl	a:pr*`es-ski
	pron	<2@prA1skE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an apr*`es-ski outfit.
apricot	ety	C16: earlier apricock, from Portuguese (albricoque) or Spanish, from Arabic al-birq*_uq the apricot, from Late Greek praikokion, from Latin praecox early-ripening; see #7precocious 
apricot	1.
	syl	a:pri+cot
	pron	<1Apri2kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a rosaceous tree, native to Africa and W Asia, but widely cultivated for its edible fruit.
apricot	2.
	syl	a:pri+cot
	pron	<1Apri2kot>
	pos	n.
	def	the downy yellow juicy edible fruit of this tree, which resembles a small peach.
April	ety	C14: from Latin Apr*_ilis, probably of Etruscan origin
April	0.
	syl	A:pril
	pron	<1Apr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth month of the year, consisting of 30 days.
April fool	0.
	syl	A:pril fool
	pos	n.
	def	an unsuspecting victim of a practical joke or trick traditionally performed on the first of April ({April Fools' Day} {All Fools' Day) }.
a priori	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: from the previous (that is, from cause to effect)
a priori	1.
	syl	a pri:o+ri
	pron	<A> <prI1c:rI>, <a:> <pri1c:ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	relating to or involving deductive reasoning from a general principle to the expected facts or effects.
a priori	2.
	syl	a pri:o+ri
	pron	<A> <prI1c:rI>, <a:> <pri1c:ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	known to be true independ?!ently of or in advance of experience of the subject matter; requiring no evidence for its validation or support.
a priori	xref
	syl	a pri:o+ri
	pron	<A> <prI1c:rI>, <a:> <pri1c:ri>
	qual	Logic.
	def	Compare {a posteriori, {analytic} (sense 4)}.
apriority	sub
	head	a priori
	syl	a:pri+or+i:ty
	pron	<2AprI1oriti>
	pos	n.
apriorism	0.
	syl	a:pri+or+ism
	pron	<A1prI*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that knowledge is based on a priori ideas.
apron	ety	C16: mistaken division (as if an apron) of earlier a napron, from Old French naperon a little cloth, from nape cloth, from Latin mappa napkin
apron	1.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective or sometimes decorative or ceremonial garment worn over the front of the body and tied around the waist.
apron	2.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a stage extending in front of the curtain line; forestage.
apron	3.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-surfaced area in front of or around an aircraft hangar, terminal building, etc., upon which aircraft can stand.
apron	4.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous conveyor belt composed of metal slats linked together.
apron	5.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective plate screening the operator of a machine, artillery piece, etc.
apron	6.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ground covering of concrete or other material used to protect the underlying earth from water erosion.
apron	7.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a panel or board between a window and a skirting in a room.
apron	8.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a sheet of sand, gravel, etc., deposited at the front of a moraine.
apron	9.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the part of the fairway leading onto the green.
apron	10.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	the housing for the lead screw gears of a lathe.
apron	11.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {skirt} (sense 3)}.
tied to someone's apron strings	12.
	head	apron
	syl	tied to someone's apron strings.
	def	dependent on or dominated by someone, esp. a mother or wife.
apron	13.
	syl	a:pron
	pron	<1Apr*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect or provide with an apron.
apron stage	0.
	syl	a:pron stage
	pos	n.
	def	a stage that projects into the auditorium so that the audience sit on three sides of it.
apropos	ety	C17: from French *`a propos to the purpose
apropos	1.
	syl	ap+ro+pos
	pron	<2@pr*1p*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate; pertinent.
apropos	2.
	syl	ap+ro+pos
	pron	<2@pr*1p*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	appropriately or pertinently.
apropos	3.
	syl	ap+ro+pos
	pron	<2@pr*1p*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	by the way; incidentally.
apropos of	4.
	head	apropos
	syl	apropos of.
	pos	prep.
	def	with regard to; in respect of.
apse	ety	C19: from Latin apsis, from Greek: a fitting together, arch, from haptein to fasten
apse	1.
	syl	apse
	pron	<@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {apsis}. a domed or vaulted semi?!circular or polygonal recess, esp. at the east end of a church.
apse	2.
	syl	apse
	pron	<@ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for { {apsis} (sense 1)}.
apsidal	sub
	head	apse
	syl	ap+si+dal
	pron	<@p1sIdL>, <1@psidL>
	pos	adj.
apsis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek; see #7apse 
apsides	infl
	head	apsis
	syl	ap+si+des
	pron	<@p1sIdEz>, <1@psi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
apsis	1.
	syl	ap+sis
	pron	<1@psis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {apse}. either of two points lying at the extremities of an eccentric orbit of a planet, satellite, etc., such as the aphelion and perihelion of a planet or the apogee and perigee of the moon. The {line of apsides} connects two such points and is the principal axis of the orbit.
apsis	2.
	syl	ap+sis
	pron	<1@psis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {apse} (sense 1)}.
apsidal	sub
	head	apsis
	syl	ap+si+dal
	pron	<@p1sIdL>, <1@psidL>
	pos	adj.
apt	ety	C14: from Latin aptus fitting, suitable, from apere to fasten
apt	1.
	syl	apt
	pron	<@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for the circumstance or purpose; appropriate.
apt	2.
	syl	apt
	pron	<@pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by an infinitive
	def	having a tendency (to behave as specified).
apt	3.
	syl	apt
	pron	<@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the ability to learn and understand easily; clever (esp. in the phrase {an apt pupil) }.
aptly	sub
	head	apt
	syl	apt+ly
	pos	adv.
aptness	sub
	head	apt
	syl	apt+ness
	pos	n.
apts	infl
	head	apt
	syl	apts.
	mod	pl.
apt	0.
	syl	apt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	apartment.
APT	0.
	syl	APT
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Advanced Passenger Train.
apteral	ety	C19: from Greek apteros wingless; see #7apterous 
apteral	1.
	syl	ap+ter+al
	pron	<1@pt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a classical temple
	def	not having columns at the sides.
apteral	2.
	syl	ap+ter+al
	pron	<1@pt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a church
	def	having no aisles.
apterous	ety	C18: from Greek apteros wingless, from #7a -%1#7+ pteron wing
apterous	1.
	syl	ap+ter+ous
	pron	<1@pt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of insects
	def	without wings, as silverfish and springtails.
apterous	2.
	syl	ap+ter+ous
	pron	<1@pt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	without winglike expansions, as some plant stems, seeds, and fruits.
apterygial	ety	C20: from New Latin apteryx wingless creature; see #7apterous 
apterygial	0.
	syl	ap+ter+yg+i:al
	pron	<2@pt*1riJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of eels, certain insects, etc.
	def	lacking such paired limbs as wings or fins.
apteryx	ety	C19: from New Latin: wingless creature; see #7apterous 
apteryx	0.
	syl	ap+ter+yx
	pron	<1@pt*riks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kiwi} (the bird).
aptitude	ety	C15: via Old French from Late Latin aptit*_ud*_o, from Latin aptus #7apt 
aptitude	1.
	syl	ap+ti+tude
	pron	<1@pti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	inherent or acquired ability.
aptitude	2.
	syl	ap+ti+tude
	pron	<1@pti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	ease in learning or understanding; intelligence.
aptitude	3.
	syl	ap+ti+tude
	pron	<1@pti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being apt.
aptitude test	0.
	syl	ap+ti+tude test
	pos	n.
	def	a test designed to assess a person's ability to do a particular type of work.
Lucius	infl
	head	Apuleius
	syl	Lu:ci:us
	pron	<1lu:si*s>
	pos	n.
Apuleius	0.
	syl	Ap:u:lei:us
	pron	<2@pju1lE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	2nd century #7a.d. Roman writer, noted for his romance
Apulia	0.
	syl	A:pu+lia
	pron	<*1pju:lj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SE Italy, on the Adriatic. Capital: Bari. Pop.: 3493265 (1971). Area: 19223 sq. km (7422 sq. miles). Italian name: {Puglia}.
Apure	0.
	syl	A:pu+re
	pron	Spanish <a1purA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Venezuela, rising in the Andes and flowing east to the Orinoco. Length: about 676 km (420 miles).
Apurimac	0.
	syl	Ap:u+ri+mac
	pron	<2@pu:1rEm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Peru, rising in the Andes and flowing northwest into the Urubamba River. Length: about 885 km (550 miles).
Apus	ety	New Latin, from Greek apous, literally: footless, from #7a -%1#7+ pous foot
Apodis	infl
	head	Apus
	syl	Ap:o+dis
	pron	<1@p*dis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Apus	0.
	syl	A:pus
	pron	<1Ap*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere situated near Musca and Octans.
apyretic	ety	C19: from #7a -%1#7+ Greek puretos fever
apyretic	0.
	syl	ap:y+re+tic
	pron	<2@pI1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	without fever.
AQ	0.
	syl	AQ
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	achievement quotient.
aq	ety	Latin: water
Aq	alt
	head	aq
	or	aq
	syl	Aq.
aq	1.
	or	Aq
	syl	aq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	aqua.
aq	2.
	or	Aq
	syl	aq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	aqueous.
Akaba	alt
	head	Aqaba
	or	Aqaba
	syl	Ak:a+ba
	pron	<1@k*b*>
	pos	n.
Aqaba	1.
	or	Akaba
	syl	Aq:a+ba
	pron	<1@k*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the only port in Jordan, in the southwest, on the {Gulf of Aqaba}. Pop.: 10000 (1964 est.).
aqua	ety	Latin: water
aquae	infl
	head	aqua
	or	aquas
	syl	aq:uae
	pron	<1@kwE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aquas	infl
	head	aqua
	or	aquae
	syl	aq:uas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aqua	1.
	syl	aq:ua
	pron	<1@kw*>
	pos	n.
	def	water: used in compound names of certain liquid substances (as in {aqua regia}) or solutions of substances in water (as in {aqua am?!moniae) }, esp. in the names of pharmacological solutions.
aqua	2.
	syl	aq:ua
	pron	<1@kw*>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {aquamarine} (the colour).
aqua ammoniae	ety	New Latin
aqua ammoniae	0.
	syl	aq:ua am+mo+ni:ae
	pron	<*1m*uni2E>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another name for {ammonium hydroxide}.
aquaculture	0.
	syl	aq:ua+cul+ture
	pron	<1@kw*2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of marine organisms for human consumption or use.
aqua fortis	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: strong water
aqua fortis	0.
	syl	aq:ua for+tis
	pron	<1fc:tis>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {nitric acid}.
aqualung	0.
	syl	aq:ua+lung
	pron	<1@kw*2l^G>
	pos	n.
	def	breathing apparatus used by divers, etc., consisting of an oxygen mask attached to a cylinder strapped to the back.
aquamarine	ety	C19: from New Latin aqua mar*_ina, from Latin: sea water (referring to the gem's colour)
aquamarine	1.
	syl	aq:ua+ma:rine
	pron	<2@kw*m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale greenish-blue trans?!parent variety of beryl used as a gemstone.
aquamarine	2.a.
	syl	aq:ua+ma:rine
	pron	<2@kw*m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale blue to greenish-blue colour.
aquamarine	2.b.
	syl	aq:ua+ma:rine
	pron	<2@kw*m*1rEn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an aquamarine dress.
aquanaut	ety	C20: from #7aqua+ -naut, as in #7astronaut 
aquanaut	1.
	syl	aq:ua+naut
	pron	<1@kw*nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives and works underwater.
aquanaut	2.
	syl	aq:ua+naut
	pron	<1@kw*nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who swims or dives underwater.
aquaphobia	0.
	syl	aq:ua+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2@kw*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal fear of water, esp. because of the possibility of drowning. Compare { {hydrophobia} (sense 2)}.
aquaplane	1.
	syl	aq:ua+plane
	pron	<1@kw*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a single board on which a person stands and is towed by a motorboat at high speed, as in water skiing.
aquaplane	2.
	syl	aq:ua+plane
	pron	<1@kw*2plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride on an aquaplane.
aquaplane	3.
	syl	aq:ua+plane
	pron	<1@kw*2plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a motor vehicle travelling at high speeds in wet road conditions
	def	to rise up onto a thin film of water between the tyres and road surface so that actual contact with the road is lost.
aqua regia	ety	C17: from New Latin: royal water; referring to its use in dissolving gold, the royal metal
aqua regia	0.
	syl	aq:ua re+gi:a
	pron	<1rEJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow fuming corrosive mixture of one part nitric acid and three to four parts hydrochloric acid, used in metallurgy for dissolving metals, including gold. Also called: {nitrohydrochloric acid}.
aquarelle	ety	C19: from French
aquarelle	1.
	syl	aq:ua+relle
	pron	<2@kw*1rel>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of watercolour painting in transparent washes.
aquarelle	2.
	syl	aq:ua+relle
	pron	<2@kw*1rel>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting done in this way.
aquarellist	sub
	head	aquarelle
	syl	aq:ua+1rel+list
	pos	n.
aquarist	1.
	syl	aq:ua+rist
	pron	<1@kw*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the curator of an aquarium.
aquarist	2.
	syl	aq:ua+rist
	pron	<1@kw*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies aquatic life.
aquarium	ety	C19: from Latin aqu*_arius relating to water, on the model of #7vivarium 
aquariums	infl
	head	aquarium
	or	aquaria
	syl	a:quar+i:ums
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aquaria	infl
	head	aquarium
	or	aquariums
	syl	a:quar:i:a
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aquarium	1.
	syl	a:quar+i:um
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tank, bowl, or pool in which aquatic animals and plants are kept for pleasure, study, or exhibition.
aquarium	2.
	syl	a:quar+i:um
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a building housing a collection of aquatic life, as for exhibition.
Aquarius	ety	Latin
Aquarii	infl
	head	Aquarius
	syl	A:quar:i:i
	pron	<*1kwe*ri?!2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Aquarius	1.
	syl	A:quar+i:us
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Pisces and Capricorn on the ecliptic.
Aquarius	2.a.
	syl	A:quar+i:us
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Water Carrier}. the eleventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800038 , having a fixed air classification and ruled by the planets Saturn and Uranus. The sun is in this sign between about Jan. 20 and Feb. 18.
Aquarius	2.b.
	syl	A:quar+i:us
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign.
Aquarius	3.
	syl	A:quar+i:us
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Aquarius.
Aquarius	xref
	syl	A:quar+i:us
	pron	<*1kwe*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b, 3): {A@.quar+i@.an} ($$#!kw$e$$r$I$$n).
aquacade	alt
	head	aquashow
	or	aquashow
	syl	aq:ua+cade
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
aquashow	0.
	or	aquacade
	syl	aq:ua+show
	pron	<1@kw*2S*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an exhibition of swimming and diving, often accompanied by music.
aquatic	ety	C15: from Latin aqu*_aticus, from aqua water
aquatic	1.
	syl	a:quat+ic
	pron	<*1kw@tik>, <*1kwot->
	pos	adj.
	def	growing, living, or found in water.
aquatic	2.
	syl	a:quat+ic
	pron	<*1kw@tik>, <*1kwot->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport.
	def	performed in or on water.
aquatic	3.
	syl	a:quat+ic
	pron	<*1kw@tik>, <*1kwot->
	pos	n.
	def	a marine animal or plant.
aquatics	0.
	syl	a:quat+ics
	pron	<*1kw@tiks>, <*1kwot->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sports or pastimes per?!formed in or on the water.
aquatint	ety	C18: from Italian acqua tinta: dyed water
aquatint	1.
	syl	aq:ua+tint
	pron	<1@kw*2tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of etching copper with acid to produce an effect resembling the flat tones of wash or watercolour.
aquatint	2.
	syl	aq:ua+tint
	pron	<1@kw*2tint>
	pos	n.
	def	an etching made in this way.
aquatint	3.
	syl	aq:ua+tint
	pron	<1@kw*2tint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to etch (a block, etc.) in aquatint.
aquavit	ety	from Scandinavian; see #7aqua vitae 
aquavit	0.
	syl	aq:ua+vit
	pron	<1@kw*2vit>
	pos	n.
	def	a grain- or potato-based spirit from the Scandinavian countries, flavoured with aromatic seeds and spices, esp. caraway. Also: {akvavit}.
aqua vitae	ety	Medieval Latin: water of life
aqua vitae	0.
	syl	aq:ua vi+tae
	pron	<1vEtI>, <1vItE>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {brandy}.
aqueduct	ety	C16: from Latin aquaeductus, from aqua water+ d*_ucere to convey
aqueduct	1.
	syl	aq:ue+duct
	pron	<1@kwi2d^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a conduit used to convey water over a long distance.
aqueduct	2.
	syl	aq:ue+duct
	pron	<1@kwi2d^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure, often a bridge, that carries such a conduit or a canal across a valley or river.
aqueduct	3.
	syl	aq:ue+duct
	pron	<1@kwi2d^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel in an organ or part of the body, esp. one that conveys a natural body fluid.
aqueous	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin aqueus, from Latin aqua water
aqueous	1.
	syl	a:que+ous
	pron	<1Akwi*s>, <1@kwi->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or containing water.
aqueous	2.
	syl	a:que+ous
	pron	<1Akwi*s>, <1@kwi->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks, deposits, etc.
	def	formed from material laid down in water.
aqueous ammonia	0.
	syl	a:que+ous am+mo+ni:a
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of ammonia gas in water forming {ammonium hydroxide}. Sometimes shortened to {ammonia}.
aqueous humour	0.
	syl	a:que+ous hu+mour
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the watery fluid within the eyeball between the cornea and the lens.
aquiculture	0.
	syl	a:qui+cul+ture
	pron	<1Akwi2k^lC*>, <1@kwi->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydroponics}.
aquiculturist	sub
	head	aquiculture
	syl	aq:ui+2cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
aquicultural	sub
	head	aquiculture
	syl	aq:ui+2cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
aquifer	0.
	syl	aq:ui+fer
	pron	<1@kwif*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit or rock, such as a sandstone, containing water that can be used to supply wells.
Aquila	ety	from Latin: eagle
Aquilae	infl
	head	Aquila
	syl	Aq:ui+lae
	pron	<1@kwi2lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Aquila	H1.0.
	syl	Aq:ui+la
	pron	<1@kwil*>, <*1kwil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation lying in the Milky Way close to Cygnus and situated on the celestial equator. The brightest star is Altair.
l'Aquila	alt
	head	Aquila
	or	Aquila
	syl	l'Aq:ui+la
	pron	<1@kwil*>, Italian <1a:kwila>
	pos	n.
Aquila	H2.0.
	or	l'Aquila
	syl	Aq:ui+la
	pron	<1@kwil*>, Italian <1a:kwila>, Italian <1a:kwila>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Italy, capital of Abruzzi region. Pop.: 60131 (1971). Official name: {A@.qui+la de+gli A@.bruz+zi} (#!de$yi a#!bruttsi).
aquilegia	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin, of uncertain origin
aquilegia	0.
	syl	aq:ui+le:gi:a
	pron	<2@kwi1lEJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {columbine%1}.
Aquileia	0.
	syl	Aq:ui+le:ia
	pron	<2@kwi1lE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Italy, at the head of the Adriatic: important Roman centre, founded in 181 #7b.c. Pop.: 3041 (1971).
aquiline	ety	C17: from Latin aquil*_inus, from aquila eagle
aquiline	1.
	syl	aq:ui+line
	pron	<1@kwi2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nose
	def	having the curved or hooked shape of an eagle's beak.
aquiline	2.
	syl	aq:ui+line
	pron	<1@kwi2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling an eagle.
Saint Thomas	infl
	head	Aquinas
	syl	Saint Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Aquinas	0.
	syl	A:qui:nas
	pron	<*1kwIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1225-74, Italian theologian, scholastic philosopher, and Dominican friar, whose works include (1259-64) and (1267-73), the first attempt at a comprehensive theological system. See also {Thomism}.
Aquitaine	0.
	syl	Aq:ui+taine
	pron	<2@kwi1tAn>, French <aki1ten>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW France on the Bay of Biscay: a former Roman province and medieval duchy. It is generally flat in the west, rising to the slopes of the Massif Central in the northeast and the Pyrenees in the south; mainly agricultural. Ancient name: {Aquitania}.
Ar	0.
	syl	Ar
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	argon.
ar	1.
	syl	ar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	arrival.
ar	2.
	syl	ar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	arrive(s).
Ar	1.
	syl	Ar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Arabia(n).
Ar	2.
	syl	Ar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Ar} Arabic.
Ar	3.
	syl	Ar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Aramaic.
ar	ety	Latin: in the year of the reign
ar	0.
	syl	a.r.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	anno regni.
AR	0.
	syl	A.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Autonomous Region.
-ar	ety	via Old French -er from Latin -*_aris, replacing -*_alis (-#7al %1) after stems ending in l 
-ar	0.
	syl	-ar
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of; belonging to; like.
	exam	1	linear;
	exam	2	polar;
	exam	3	minuscular.
Ara	ety	from Latin: altar
Arae	infl
	head	Ara
	syl	A:rae
	pron	<1a:rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Ara	0.
	syl	A:ra
	pron	<1a:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere near Scorpius.
ARA	0.
	syl	A.R.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Associate of the Royal Academy.
Arab	ety	C14: from Latin Arabs, from Greek Araps, from Arabic `Arab 
Arab	1.
	syl	Ar:ab
	pron	<1@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Semitic people originally inhabiting Arabia, who spread throughout the Middle East, N Africa, and Spain during the seventh and eighth centuries #7a.d.
Arab	2.
	syl	Ar:ab
	pron	<1@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small lively intelligent breed of horse, mainly used for riding.
Arab	3.
	syl	Ar:ab
	pron	<1@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	See {street Arab}.
Arab	4.
	syl	Ar:ab
	pron	<1@r*b>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Arabs.
	exam	1	the Arab nations.
Arab	1.
	syl	Arab.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Arabia(n).
Arab	2.
	syl	Arab.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Arabic.
arabesque	ety	C18: from French, from Italian arabesco in the Arabic style
arabesque	1.
	syl	ar:a+besque
	pron	<2@r*1besk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a classical position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and both arms stretched out in one of several conventional poses.
arabesque	2.
	syl	ar:a+besque
	pron	<2@r*1besk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a piece or movement with a highly ornamented or decorated melody.
arabesque	3.a.
	syl	ar:a+besque
	pron	<2@r*1besk>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of curvilinear decoration in painting, metalwork, etc., with intricate intertwining leaf, flower, animal, or geometrical designs.
arabesque	3.b.
	syl	ar:a+besque
	pron	<2@r*1besk>
	pos	n.
	def	a design of flowing lines.
arabesque	4.
	syl	ar:a+besque
	pron	<2@r*1besk>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating, of, or decorated in this style.
Arabia	0.
	syl	A:ra+bi:a
	pron	<*1rAbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a great peninsula of SW Asia, between the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf: consists chiefly of a desert plateau, with mountains rising over 3000 m (10000 ft.) in the west and scattered oases; includes the present-day countries of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Southern Yemen, Oman, Bahrain, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Area: about 2600000 sq. km (1000000 sq. miles).
Arabian	1.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an
	pron	<*1rAbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Arabia or the Arabs.
Arabian	2.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an
	pron	<*1rAbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for an {Arab}.
Arabian camel	0.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an cam+el
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated camel, having one hump on its back and used as a beast of burden in the hot deserts of N Africa and SW Asia. See also {dromedary}. Compare {Bactrian camel}.
Arabian Desert	1.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in E Egypt, between the Nile, the Gulf of Suez, and the Red Sea: mountainous parts rise over 1800 m (6000 ft.).
Arabian Desert	2.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	the desert area of the Arabian Peninsula, esp. in the north.
The	infl
	head	Arabian Nights' Entertainment
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Arabian Nights' Entertainment	0.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an Nights' En+ter+tain+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of oriental folk tales dating from the tenth century. Often shortened to {the Arabian Nights}. Also called: {the Thousand and One Nights}.
Arabian Sea	0.
	syl	A:ra+bi:an Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the NW part of the Indian Ocean, between Arabia and India.
Arabic	1.
	syl	Ar:a+bic
	pron	<1@r*bik>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Arabs, spoken in a variety of dialects; the official language of Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, the Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, the Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Yemen and Southern Yemen. It is estimated to be the native language of some 75 million people throughout the world. It belongs to the Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages and has its own alphabet, which has been borrowed by certain other languages such as Urdu. {~}
Arabic	2.
	syl	Ar:a+bic
	pron	<1@r*bik>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting or relating to this language, any of the peoples that speak it, or the countries in which it is spoken.
Arabic numeral	0.
	syl	Ar:a+bic nu+mer+al
	pos	n.
	def	one of the numbers 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,0 (opposed to .
arabinose	ety	C19: from arabin (from (#7gum) #7arab (#7ic) #7+ -#7in) #7+ -#7ose %2
arabinose	0.
	syl	a:rab:i+nose
	pron	<*1r@bi2n*uz>, <-2n*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a pentose sugar in plant gums, esp. of cedars and pines. It is used as a culture medium in bacteriology. Formula: C\5H\1\0O\5.
Arabist	0.
	syl	Ar+ab+ist
	pron	<1@r*bist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or expert in Arabic culture, language, history, etc.
arable	ety	C15: from Latin ar*_abilis that can be ploughed, from ar*_are to plough
arable	1.
	syl	ar+a:ble
	pron	<1@r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	being or capable of being tilled for the production of crops.
arable	2.
	syl	ar+a:ble
	pron	<1@r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using such land.
	exam	1	arable farming.
arable	3.
	syl	ar+a:ble
	pron	<1@r*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	arable land or farming.
Arab League	0.
	syl	Ar:ab League
	pos	n.
	def	the league of independent Arab states formed in 1945 to further cultural, economic, military, political, and social cooperation.
Araby	0.
	syl	Ar:a+by
	pron	<1@r*bi>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic name for {Arabia}.
Aracaj'u	0.
	syl	A:ra+ca+j*'u
	pron	Portuguese <2araka1Zu>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Brazil, capital of Sergipe state. Pop.: 179512 (1970).
araceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Ar*_aceae; see #7arum 
araceous	0.
	syl	a:ra+ceous
	pron	<*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {aroid} (sense 1)}.
Arachne	ety	from Greek arakhn*_e spider
Arachne	0.
	syl	A:rach:ne
	pron	<*1r@kni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a maiden changed into a spider for having presumptuously challenged Athena to a weaving contest.
arachnid	ety	C19: from New Latin Arachnida, from Greek arakhn*_e spider
arachnid	0.
	syl	a:rach+nid
	pron	<*1r@knid>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial chelicerate arthropod of the class characterized by simple eyes and four pairs of legs. The group includes the spiders, scorpions, ticks, mites, and harvestmen.
arachnidan	sub
	head	arachnid
	syl	a:1rach+ni+dan
	pos	adj. n.
arachnoid	1.
	syl	a:rach+noid
	pron	<*1r@kncid>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the three membranes (see {meninges}) that cover the brain and spinal cord.
arachnoid	2.
	syl	a:rach+noid
	pron	<*1r@kncid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {arachnid}.
arachnoid	3.
	syl	a:rach+noid
	pron	<*1r@kncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the middle of the three meninges.
arachnoid	4.
	syl	a:rach+noid
	pron	<*1r@kncid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	consisting of or covered with soft fine hairs or fibres.
arachnoid	5.
	syl	a:rach+noid
	pron	<*1r@kncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the arachnids.
Arad	0.
	syl	Ar:ad
	pron	<1@r@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Rumania, on the Mures River: became part of Rumania after World War I, after belonging successively to Turkey, Austria, and Hungary. Pop.: 145968 (1974 est.).
Yasser	infl
	head	Arafat
	syl	Yas:ser
	pron	<1j@s*>
	pos	n.
Arafat	0.
	syl	Ar:a:fat
	pron	<1@r*f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, Palestinian leader; co-founder of Al Fatah (1956) and leader since 1968 of the Palestine Liberation Organization.
Arafura Sea	0.
	syl	Ar:a+fu+ra Sea
	pron	<2@r*1fu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the W Pacific Ocean, between N Australia and SW New Guinea.
Mount	infl
	head	Aragats
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Aragats	0.
	syl	A:ra+gats
	pron	Russian <2ara1gats>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic mountain in the Soviet Union, in the NW Armenian SSR. Height: 4095 m (13435 ft.). Turkish name: {Alagez}.
Aragon	H1.0.
	syl	Ar:a+gon
	pron	<1@r*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Spain: independent kingdom from the 11th century until 1479, when it was united with Castile to form modern Spain. Area: 47609 sq. km (18382 sq. miles).
Aragonese	sub
	head	Aragon
	syl	Ar:a+go+nese
	pron	<2ar*g*1nEz>
	pos	n. adj.
Louis	infl
	head	Aragon
	syl	Louis
	pos	n.
Aragon	H2.0.
	syl	A:ra:gon
	pron	French <2ara1g?~c>
	pos	n.
	usage	lwi). born 1897, French poet, essayist, and novelist; an early surrealist, later a committed Communist. His works include the verse collections; Le Cr*`eve-Coeur 1941
	def	and (1942) and the series of novels (1933-44).
aragonite	ety	C19: from A#7ragon %1+-#7ite %1
aragonite	0.
	syl	a:rag:o+nite
	pron	<*1r@g*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white rare mineral that consists of calcium carbonate in orthorhombic crystalline form and is found in deposits from hot springs. Formula: CaCO\4.
Araguaya	alt
	head	Araguaia
	or	Araguaia
	syl	A:ra+guay:a
	pron	<2a:r*1gwI*>
	pos	n.
Araguaia	0.
	or	Araguaya
	syl	A:ra+guai:a
	pron	<2a:r*1gwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Brazil, rising in S central Mato Grosso state and flowing north to the Tocantins River. Length: over 1771 km (1100 miles).
arak	0.
	syl	ar:ak
	pron	<1@r*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {arrack}.
Arak	0.
	syl	A:rak
	pron	<@1ra:k>, <*1r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Iran. Pop.: 72087 (1966). Former name: {Sultanabad}.
Arakan Yoma	0.
	syl	A:ra+kan Yo:ma
	pron	<2a:ra:1ka:n> <1j*uma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in Burma, between the Irrawaddy River and the W coast: forms a barrier between Burma and India; teak forests.
Araks	0.
	syl	A:raks
	pron	<a1raks>
	pos	n.
	def	the Russian name for the {Aras} (River).
araliaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Aralia (genus), of uncertain origin
araliaceous	0.
	syl	a:ra+li:a+ceous
	pron	<*2rAli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly tropical family of trees, shrubs, or woody climbers having small clusters of whitish or greenish flowers. The family includes the ivy and ginseng.
Aral Sea	0.
	syl	Ar:al Sea
	pron	<1@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth largest lake in the world, in the SW Soviet Union east of the Caspian Sea: shallow and saline. Area: about 64750 sq. km (25000 sq. miles). Also called: {Lake Aral}.
Aram	0.
	syl	A:ram
	pron	<1e*r@m>, <-r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the biblical name for ancient Syria. &- {Ar@.a+mae@.an} {Ar@.a+me@.an} (@!@ar$$#!mi$:$$n)
Aram	0.
	syl	Aram.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Aramaic.
Aramaic	1.
	syl	Ar:a+ma+ic
	pron	<2@r*1mAik>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language of the Middle East, still spoken in parts of Syria and the Lebanon, belonging to the NW Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family. Originally the speech of Aram, in the 5th century #7b.c. it spread to become the lingua franca of the Persian empire. See also {Biblical Aramaic}.
Aramaic	2.
	syl	Ar:a+ma+ic
	pron	<2@r*1mAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using this language.
Aran	1.
	syl	Ar:an
	pron	<1@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Aran Islands.
Aran	2.
	syl	Ar:an
	pron	<1@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of thick undyed wool with its natural oils retained.
	exam	1	an Aran sweater.
araneid	ety	C19: from New Latin Araneida, from Latin ar*_anea spider
araneid	0.
	syl	a:ra+ne:id
	pron	<*1rAniid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous arachnids constituting the order (or which comprises the spiders.
Aran Islands	0.
	syl	Ar:an Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of three islands in the Atlantic, off the W coast of Ireland: Aranmore or Inishmore (the largest), Inishmaan, and Inisheer. Pop.: 1612 (1966). Area: 46 km (18 sq. miles).
J'anos	infl
	head	Arany
	syl	J*'a:nos
	pron	<1ja:noS>
	pos	n.
Arany	0.
	syl	A:rany
	pron	Hungarian <1crcnj>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-82, Hungarian epic poet, ballad writer, and scholar.
Arapahos	infl
	head	Arapaho
	or	Arapaho
	syl	A:rap:a+hos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Arapaho	infl
	or	Arapahos
	syl	A:rap:a+ho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Arapaho	1.
	syl	A:rap:a+ho
	pron	<*1r@p*2h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of the Plains, now living chiefly in Oklahoma and Wyoming.
Arapaho	2.
	syl	A:rap:a+ho
	pron	<*1r@p*2h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
arapaima	ety	via Portu?!guese from Tupi
arapaima	0.
	syl	ar:a+pai+ma
	pron	<2@r*1pIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large primitive freshwater teleost fish, that occurs in tropical South America and can attain a length of 4.5 metres (15 feet) and a weight of 200 kilograms (440 lbs): family
Ararat	0.
	syl	Ar:a+rat
	pron	<1@r*2r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcanic mountain massif in E Turkey: two main peaks; {Great Ararat} 5155 m (16916 ft.), said to be the resting place of Noah's Ark after the Flood (Genesis 8:4), and {Little Ararat} 3914 m (12843 ft.).
araroba	ety	from Portu?!guese, probably from Tupi, from arara parrot+ yba tree
araroba	1.
	syl	ar:a+ro+ba
	pron	<2@r*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brazilian leguminous tree,
araroba	2.
	syl	ar:a+ro+ba
	pron	<2@r*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Goa powder}. a bitter yellow powder obtained from cavities in the wood of this tree, used in medicine to treat skin ailments. See also {chrysarobin}.
Aras	0.
	syl	A:ras
	pron	<@1r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a river rising in mountains in Turkish Armenia and flowing east to the Caspian Sea: forms part of the border between the Soviet Union and Turkey and Iran. Length: about 1100 km (660 miles). Ancient name: {Araxes}. Russian name: {Araks}.
Araucania	0.
	syl	Ar:au+ca+ni:a
	pron	<2@rc:1kAni*>, Spanish <2arau1kanja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Chile, inhabited by Araucanian Indians.
Araucanian	1.
	syl	Ar:au+ca+ni:an
	pron	<2@rc:1kAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a South American Indian language of no known relationships, spoken in Chile and W Argentina.
Araucanian	2.
	syl	Ar:au+ca+ni:an
	pron	<2@rc:1kAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people who speak this language.
Araucanian	3.
	syl	Ar:au+ca+ni:an
	pron	<2@rc:1kAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
araucaria	ety	C19: from New Latin (arbor) Araucaria (tree) from Arauco, a province in Chile
araucaria	0.
	syl	ar:au+ca+ri:a
	pron	<2@rc:1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the coniferous genus of South America, Australia, and Polynesia, such as the monkey puzzle and bunya-bunya.
Arawakan	1.
	syl	Ar:a+wak+an
	pron	<2@r*1w@k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of American Indian languages found throughout NE South America.
Arawakan	2.
	syl	Ar:a+wak+an
	pron	<2@r*1w@k*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the peoples speaking these languages.
Araxes	0.
	syl	A:rax+es
	pron	<*1r@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Aras}.
arbalest	ety	C11: from Old French arbaleste, from Late Latin arcuballista, from Latin arcus bow+#7ballista 
arbalist	alt
	head	arbalest
	or	arbalest
	syl	ar+ba+list
	pron	<1a:b*list>
	pos	n.
arbalest	0.
	or	arbalist
	syl	ar+ba+lest
	pron	<1a:b*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a large medieval crossbow, usually cocked by mechanical means.
Arbela	0.
	syl	Ar+be+la
	pron	<a:1bEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Assyria, near which the {Battle of Arbela} took place (331 #7b.c.) , in which Alexander the Great defeated the Persians. Modern name: {Erbil}.
Arbil	0.
	syl	Ar+bil
	pron	<1a:bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Erbil}.
arbiter	ety	C15: from Latin, of obscure origin
arbiter	1.
	syl	ar+bi+ter
	pron	<1a:bit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person empowered to judge in a dispute; referee; arbitrator.
arbiter	2.
	syl	ar+bi+ter
	pron	<1a:bit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having complete control of something.
arbitress	sub
	head	arbiter
	syl	ar+bi+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
arbitrage	ety	C15: from French, from arbitrer to #7arbitrate  &- ar+bi+tra+geur (@!$a$:b$I?!tr@a#!#f$z$:) n.
arbitrage	0.a.
	syl	ar+bi+trage
	pron	<1a:bi2tra:Z>, <1a:bitriJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	the purchase of currencies, securities, or commodities in one market for immediate resale in others in order to profit from unequal prices.
arbitrage	0.b.
	syl	ar+bi+trage
	pron	<1a:bi2tra:Z>, <1a:bitriJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	arbitrage operations.
arbitral	0.
	syl	ar+bi+tral
	pron	<1a:bitr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to arbitration.
arbitrament	1.
	syl	ar+bit+ra+ment
	pron	<a:1bitr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the decision or award made by an arbitrator upon a disputed matter.
arbitrament	2.
	syl	ar+bit+ra+ment
	pron	<a:1bitr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or authority to pronounce such a decision.
arbitrament	3.
	syl	ar+bit+ra+ment
	pron	<a:1bitr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {arbitration}.
arbitrary	ety	C15: from Latin arbitr*_arius arranged through arbitration, uncertain
arbitrary	1.
	syl	ar+bi+trar:y
	pron	<1a:bitr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	founded on or subject to personal whims, prejudices, etc.; capricious.
arbitrary	2.
	syl	ar+bi+trar:y
	pron	<1a:bitr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having only relative application or relevance; not absolute.
arbitrary	3.
	syl	ar+bi+trar:y
	pron	<1a:bitr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a government, ruler, etc.
	def	despotic or dictatorial.
arbitrary	4.
	syl	ar+bi+trar:y
	pron	<1a:bitr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	not repre?!senting any specific value.
	exam	1	an arbitrary constant.
arbitrary	5.
	syl	ar+bi+trar:y
	pron	<1a:bitr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. esp. of a penalty or punishment
	def	not laid down by statute; within the court's discretion.
arbitraries	infl
	head	arbitrary
	syl	ar+bi+trar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arbitrary	6.
	syl	ar+bi+trar:y
	pron	<1a:bitr*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a less common name for { {peculiar} (sense 4)}.
arbitrarily	sub
	head	arbitrary
	syl	1ar+bi+trar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
arbitrariness	sub
	head	arbitrary
	syl	1ar+bi+trar:i+ness
	pos	n.
arbitrate	ety	C16: from Latin arbitr*_ari to give judgment; see #7arbiter  &- #!ar+bi+tra@.ble adj. &- #!ar+bi+@!tra+tor n.
arbitrate	1.
	syl	ar+bi+trate
	pron	<1a:bi2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle or decide (a dispute); achieve a settlement between parties.
arbitrate	2.
	syl	ar+bi+trate
	pron	<1a:bi2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to submit to or settle by arbitration.
arbitration	1.
	syl	ar+bi+tra+tion
	pron	<2a:bi1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee selected or agreed upon by the parties concerned.
arbitration	2.
	syl	ar+bi+tra+tion
	pron	<2a:bi1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the procedure laid down for the settlement of international disputes.
arbitress	0.
	syl	ar+bi+tress
	pron	<1a:bitris>
	pos	n.
	def	a female arbitrator.
d'	infl
	head	Arblay
	syl	d'
	pron	<1da:blA>, French <dar1ble>
	pos	n.
Madame	infl
	head	Arblay
	syl	Ma:dame.
	pos	n.
Arblay	0.
	syl	Ar:blay
	pron	<1da:blA>, French <dar1ble>
	pos	n.
	def	the married name of (Fanny) {Burney}.
arbor	H1.0.
	syl	ar+bor
	pron	<1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {arbour}.
arbor	ety	C17: from Latin: tree, mast
arbor	H2.1.
	syl	ar+bor
	pron	<1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotating shaft in a machine or power tool on which a milling cutter or grinding wheel is fitted.
arbor	H2.2.
	syl	ar+bor
	pron	<1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotating shaft or mandrel on which a workpiece is fitted for machining.
arbor	H2.3.
	syl	ar+bor
	pron	<1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Foundry.
	def	a part, piece, or structure used to reinforce the core of a mould.
arboraceous	1.
	syl	ar+bor:a+ceous
	pron	<2a:b*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	resembling a tree.
arboraceous	2.
	syl	ar+bor:a+ceous
	pron	<2a:b*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	wooded.
arboreal	1.
	syl	ar+bor+e:al
	pron	<a:1bc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a tree.
arboreal	2.
	syl	ar+bor+e:al
	pron	<a:1bc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in or among trees.
	exam	1	arboreal monkeys.
arboreous	1.
	syl	ar+bo+re:ous
	pron	<a:1bc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	thickly wooded; having many trees.
arboreous	2.
	syl	ar+bo+re:ous
	pron	<a:1bc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {arborescent}.
arborescent	0.
	syl	ar+bo+res+cent
	pron	<2a:b*1resNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape or characteristics of a tree.
arborescence	sub
	head	arborescent
	syl	ar+bo+1res+cence
	pos	n.
arboretum	ety	C19: from Latin, from arbor tree
arboreta	infl
	head	arboretum
	or	arboretums
	syl	ar+bo+re:ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arboretums	infl
	head	arboretum
	or	arboreta
	syl	ar+bo+re:tums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arboretum	0.
	syl	ar+bo+re:tum
	pron	<2a:b*1rEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where trees or shrubs are cultivated for their scientific or educational interest.
arboriculture	0.
	syl	ar+bor:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1a:b*ri2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of trees or shrubs, esp. for the production of timber. &- {@!ar+bor@.i+#!cul+tur+al} &- {@!ar+bor@.i+#!cul+tur+ist}
arborist	0.
	syl	ar+bor+ist
	pron	<1a:b*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in the cultivation of trees.
arborisation	alt
	head	arborization
	or	arborization
	syl	ar+bor:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2a:b*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
arborization	0.
	or	arborisation
	syl	ar+bor:i+za+tion
	pron	<2a:b*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a branching treelike appearance in certain fossils and minerals.
arbor vitae	ety	C17: from New Latin, literally: tree of life
arbor vitae	0.
	syl	ar+bor vi+tae
	pron	<1a:bc:> <1vEtI>, <1vItE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Asian and North American evergreen coniferous trees of the genera and esp. having tiny scalelike leaves and egglike cones. See also {red cedar}.
arbour	ety	C14 erber, from Old French herbier, from Latin herba grass
arbour	1.
	syl	ar+bour
	pron	<1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leafy glade or bower shaded by trees, vines, shrubs, etc., esp. when trained about a trellis.
arbour	2.
	syl	ar+bour
	pron	<1a:b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an orchard, garden, or lawn.
Arbroath	0.
	syl	Ar+broath
	pron	<a:1br*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in E Scotland, in Tayside region: scene of Robert I's declaration of independence in 1320. Pop.: 22585 (1971).
John	infl
	head	Arbuthnot
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Arbuthnot	0.
	syl	Ar:buth:not
	pron	<a:1b^Tnot>
	pos	n.
	def	1667-1735, Scottish physician and satirist: author of (1712) and, with others, of the (1741).
arbutus	ety	C16: from Latin; related to arbor tree
arbutuses	infl
	head	arbutus
	syl	ar+bu+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arbutus	1.
	syl	ar+bu+tus
	pron	<a:1bju:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several temperate ericaceous shrubs of the genus esp. the strawberry tree of S Europe. They have clusters of white or pinkish flowers, broad evergreen leaves, and strawberry-like berries.
arbutus	2.
	syl	ar+bu+tus
	pron	<a:1bju:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {trailing arbutus}.
arc	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin arcus bow, arch
arc	1.
	syl	arc
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	something curved in shape.
arc	2.
	syl	arc
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	part of an unbroken curved line.
arc	3.
	syl	arc
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a luminous discharge that occurs when an electric current flows between two electrodes or any other two surfaces separated by a small gap and a high potential difference.
arc	4.
	syl	arc
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a circular section of the apparent path of a celestial body.
arcs	infl
	head	arc
	or	arcs
	syl	arcs
	pos	vb.
arcing	infl
	head	arc
	or	arcking
	syl	arc+ing
	pos	vb.
arced	infl
	head	arc
	or	arcked
	syl	arced
	pos	vb.
arcking	infl
	head	arc
	or	arcing
	syl	arck+ing
	pos	vb.
arcked	infl
	head	arc
	or	arced
	syl	arcked.
	pos	vb.
arc	5.
	syl	arc
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form an arc.
arc	6.
	syl	arc
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	specifying an inverse trigonometric function: usually written {arcsin, arccos, arctan}, etc., or sometimes sin%-%1, cos%-%1, tan%-%1, etc.
arcade	ety	C18: from French, from Italian arcata, from arco, from Latin arcus bow, arch
arcade	1.
	syl	ar+cade
	pron	<a:1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of arches and their supporting columns.
arcade	2.
	syl	ar+cade
	pron	<a:1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered and sometimes arched passageway, usually with shops on one or both sides.
arcade	3.
	syl	ar+cade
	pron	<a:1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, or part of a building, with an arched roof.
Arcadia	1.
	syl	Ar+ca+di:a
	pron	<a:1kAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of Greece, in the central Peloponnese. Pop.: 11263 (1971). Area: 4367 sq. km (1686 sq. miles).
Arcadia	2.
	syl	Ar+ca+di:a
	pron	<a:1kAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (poetic): {Ar+ca+dy} (#!$a$:k$$d$I). the traditional idealized rural setting of Greek and Roman bucolic poetry and later in the literature of the Renaissance.
Arcadian	1.
	syl	Ar+ca+di:an
	pron	<a:1kAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Arcadia or its inhabitants, esp. the idealized Arcadia of pastoral poetry.
Arcadian	2.
	syl	Ar+ca+di:an
	pron	<a:1kAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	rustic or bucolic.
	exam	1	a life of Arcadian simplicity.
Arcadian	3.
	syl	Ar+ca+di:an
	pron	<a:1kAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Arcadia.
Arcadian	4.
	syl	Ar+ca+di:an
	pron	<a:1kAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who leads or prefers a quiet simple rural life. &- {Ar+#!ca+di+an+ism}
Arcadic	1.
	syl	Ar+cad+ic
	pron	<a:1kAdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Arcadians or to their dialect of Ancient Greek.
Arcadic	2.
	syl	Ar+cad+ic
	pron	<a:1kAdik>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four chief dialects of Ancient Greek; the dialect spoken by the Arcadians. Compare {Aeolic, Doric, Ionic}.
arcana	0.
	syl	ar+ca+na
	pron	<a:1kAn*>, <-1ka:->
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two divisions (the {minor arcana} and the {major arcana}) of a pack of tarot cards.
arcane	ety	C16: from Latin arc*_anus secret, hidden, from arc*_ere to shut up, keep safe &- ar+#!cane+ly adv. &- ar+#!cane+ness n.
arcane	0.
	syl	ar+cane
	pron	<a:1kAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring secret knowledge to be understood; mysterious; esoteric.
arcanum	ety	C16: from Latin; see #7arcane 
arcana	infl
	head	arcanum
	syl	ar+ca+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arcanum	1.
	syl	ar+ca+num
	pron	<a:1kAn*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a profound secret or mystery known only to initiates.
arcanum	2.
	syl	ar+ca+num
	pron	<a:1kAn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret of nature sought by alchemists.
arcature	1.
	syl	ar+ca+ture
	pron	<1a:k*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small-scale arcade.
arcature	2.
	syl	ar+ca+ture
	pron	<1a:k*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of blind arches attached to the wall of a building as decoration.
arcs-boutants	infl
	head	arc-boutant
	syl	arcs-bou:tants
	pron	<ar bu1t?~a). anothAr namA for>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flying buttress	infl
	head	arc-boutant
	syl	flying buttress.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arc furnace	0.
	syl	arc fur+nace
	pos	n.
	def	a furnace in which the charge is heated by an electric arc.
arch	ety	C14: from Old French arche, from Vulgar Latin arca (unattested), from Latin arcus bow, #7arc 
arch	H1.1.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved structure, normally in the vertical plane, that spans an opening.
arch	H1.2.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {archway}. a structure in the form of an arch that serves as a gateway.
arch	H1.3.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	n.
	def	something curved like an arch.
arch	H1.4.a.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various parts or structures of the body having a curved or archlike outline, such as the transverse portion of the aorta ({arch of the aorta}) or the raised bony vault formed by the tarsal and metatarsal bones ({arch of the foot}) .
arch	H1.4.b.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the basic patterns of the human fingerprint, formed by several curved ridges one above the other. Compare { {loop%1} (sense 9a.)}, { {whorl} (sense 3)}.
arch	H1.5.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to span (an opening) with an arch.
arch	H1.6.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form an arch or a curve resembling that of an arch.
	exam	1	the cat arched its back.
arch	H1.7.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to span or extend over.
	exam	1	the bridge arched the flooded stream.
arch	ety	C16: independent use of #7arch -
arch	H2.1.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	chief; principal; leading.
	exam	1	his arch rival.
arch	H2.2.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	very experienced; expert.
	exam	1	an arch criminal.
arch	H2.3.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	adj.
	def	knowing or superior.
	exam	1	an arch look.
arch	H2.4.
	syl	arch
	pron	<a:C>
	pos	adj.
	def	mischievous or cunning.
	exam	1	an arch child.
archly	sub
	head	arch
	syl	arch+ly
	pos	adv.
archness	sub
	head	arch
	syl	arch+ness
	pos	n.
arch	1.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	archaic.
arch	2.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	archaism.
arch	3.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	archery.
arch	4.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	archipelago.
arch	5.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	architect.
arch	6.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	architectural.
arch	7.
	syl	arch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	architecture.
Arch	0.
	syl	Arch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Archbishop.
arch-	ety	ultimately from Greek arkhi-, from arkhein to rule
archi-	alt
	head	arch-
	or	arch-
	syl	ar:chi-
arch-	0.
	or	archi-
	syl	arch-
	exam	1	combining form.
arch-	1.
	or	archi-
	syl	arch-
	def	chief; principal; of highest rank.
	exam	1	archangel;
	exam	2	archbishop;
	exam	3	archduke.
arch-	2.
	or	archi-
	syl	arch-
	def	eminent above all others of the same kind; extreme.
	exam	1	archenemy;
	exam	2	archfiend;
	exam	3	archfool.
-arch	ety	from Greek -arkh*_es, from arkhein to rule; compare #7arch -
-arch	0.
	syl	-arch
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	leader; ruler; chief.
	exam	1	patriarch;
	exam	2	monarch;
	exam	3	heresiarch.
archaeo-	ety	from Greek arkhaio-, from arkhaios, from arkhein to begin
archeo-	alt
	head	archaeo-
	or	archaeo-
	syl	ar:che:o-
archaeo-	0.
	or	archeo-
	syl	ar:chae:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating ancient or primitive time or condition.
	exam	1	archaeology;
	exam	2	archaeopteryx.
archaeol	0.
	syl	archaeol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	archaeology.
archaeology	ety	C17: from Late Latin archaeologia, from Greek arkhaiologia study of what is ancient, from arkhaios ancient (from arkh*_e beginning)
archeology	alt
	head	archaeology
	or	archaeology
	syl	ar+che+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2a:ki1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
archaeology	0.
	or	archeology
	syl	ar+chae+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2a:ki1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of man's past by scientific analysis of the material remains of his cultures. See also {prehistory, protohistory}.
archaeological	sub
	head	archaeology
	or	archeological
	syl	ar+chae:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2a:ki*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
archeological	sub
	head	archaeology
	or	archaeological
	syl	ar+che:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2a:ki*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
archaeologically	sub
	head	archaeology
	or	archeologically
	syl	ar+chae:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
archeologically	sub
	head	archaeology
	or	archaeologically
	syl	ar+che:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
archaeologist	sub
	head	archaeology
	or	archeologist
	syl	ar+chae+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
archeologist	sub
	head	archaeology
	or	archaeologist
	syl	ar+che+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
archeomagnetism	alt
	head	archaeomagnetism
	or	archaeomagnetism
	syl	ar+che:o+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2a:ki*u?!1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
archaeomagnetism	0.
	or	archeomagnetism
	syl	ar+chae:o+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2a:ki*u?!1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaeological technique for dating certain clay objects by measuring the extent to which they have been magnetized by the earth's magnetic field.
archaeopteryx	ety	C19: from #7archaeo -#7+ Greek pterux winged creature
archaeopteryx	0.
	syl	ar+chae+op+ter+yx
	pron	<2a:ki1opt*riks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several extinct primitive birds constituting the genus esp. which occurred in Jurassic times and had teeth, a long tail, well-developed wings, and a body covering of feathers.
archaeornis	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7archaeo -#7+ Greek ornis bird
archaeornis	0.
	syl	ar+chae+or+nis
	pron	<2a:ki1c:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct primitive Jurassic bird, formerly placed in the genus but now thought to be a species of archaeopteryx.
Archaeozoic	1.
	syl	Ar+chae:o+zo+ic
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	of or formed in the early Precambrian era.
Archaeozoic	2.
	syl	Ar+chae:o+zo+ic
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	the earlier of two divisions of the Precambrian era, during which the earliest forms of life are assumed to have appeared. Compare {Proterozoic}.
archaic	ety	C19: from French archa*"ique, from Greek arkha*"ikos, from arkhaios ancient, from arkh*_e beginning, from arkhein to begin
archaic	1.
	syl	ar+cha+ic
	pron	<a:1kAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or characteristic of a much earlier period; ancient.
archaic	2.
	syl	ar+cha+ic
	pron	<a:1kAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of date; antiquated.
	exam	1	an archaic prison system.
archaic	3.
	syl	ar+cha+ic
	pron	<a:1kAik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of idiom, vocabulary, etc.
	def	characteristic of an earlier period of a language and not in ordinary use.
archaically	sub
	head	archaic
	syl	ar+1cha:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
archaism	ety	C17: from New Latin archaismus, from Greek arkha*"ismos, from arkhaizein to model one's style upon that of ancient writers; see #7archaic 
archaism	1.
	syl	ar+cha+ism
	pron	<1a:ki2iz*m>, <-kA->
	pos	n.
	def	the adoption or imitation of something archaic, such as a word or an artistic or literary style.
archaism	2.
	syl	ar+cha+ism
	pron	<1a:ki2iz*m>, <-kA->
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word, expression, style, etc.
archaist	sub
	head	archaism
	syl	ar+cha+ist
	pos	n.
archaistic	sub
	head	archaism
	syl	ar+cha+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
archaise	alt
	head	archaize
	or	archaize
	syl	ar+cha+ise
	pron	<1a:ki2Iz>, <-kA->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
archaize	0.
	or	archaise
	syl	ar+cha+ize
	pron	<1a:ki2Iz>, <-kA->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give an archaic appearance or character to, as by the use of archaisms.
archaizer	sub
	head	archaize
	or	archaiser
	syl	ar+cha+2iz+er
	pos	n.
archaiser	sub
	head	archaize
	or	archaizer
	syl	ar+cha+2is+er
	pos	n.
archangel	1.
	syl	arch+an:gel
	pron	<1a:k2AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a principal angel, a member of the order ranking immediately above the angels in medieval angelology.
archangel	2.
	syl	arch+an:gel
	pron	<1a:k2AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {angelica} (sense 1)}.
yellow archangel	3.
	head	archangel
	syl	yellow archangel.
	def	a Eurasian herbaceous plant, (or that occurs in woodlands and has yellow helmet-shaped flowers: family (labiates).
archangel	4.
	syl	arch+an:gel
	pron	<1a:k2AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bronze-coloured breed of domestic pigeon with black markings.
archangelic	sub
	head	archangel
	syl	arch+an:gel:ic
	pron	<2a:k@n1Jelik>
	pos	adj.
Archangel	0.
	syl	Arch+an+gel
	pron	<1a:k2AnJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the NW Soviet Union, on the Dvina River: major centre for the timber trade and White Sea fisheries. Pop.: 376000 (1975 est.). Russian name: {Arkhangelsk}.
archbishop	0.
	syl	arch+bish:op
	pron	<1a:C1biS*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a bishop of the highest rank. Abbrev.: {abp., Abp., Arch., Archbp}.
archbishopric	1.
	syl	arch+bish:op+ric
	pron	<1a:C1biS*prik>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, office, or jurisdiction of an archbishop.
archbishopric	2.
	syl	arch+bish:op+ric
	pron	<1a:C1biS*prik>
	pos	n.
	def	the area governed by an archbishop.
Archbp	0.
	syl	Archbp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	archbishop.
Archd	1.
	syl	Archd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	archdeacon.
Archd	2.
	syl	Archd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	archduke.
archdeacon	1.
	syl	arch+dea:con
	pron	<1a:C1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an Anglican clergyman ranking just below a bishop and having supervisory duties under the bishop.
archdeacon	2.
	syl	arch+dea:con
	pron	<1a:C1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman of similar rank in other Churches.
archdeaconries	infl
	head	archdeaconry
	syl	arch+dea:con+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archdeaconry	1.
	syl	arch+dea:con+ry
	pron	<1a:C1dEk*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, rank, or duties of an archdeacon.
archdeaconry	2.
	syl	arch+dea:con+ry
	pron	<1a:C1dEk*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence of an archdeacon.
archdiocese	0.
	syl	arch+di:o+cese
	pron	<2a:C1dI*2sEs>, <-sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the diocese of an archbishop.
archdiocesan	sub
	head	archdiocese
	syl	arch+di:oc+e:san
	pron	<2a:CdI1osisN>
	pos	adj.
archducal	0.
	syl	arch+du:cal
	pron	<1a:C1dju:kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an archduke, archduchess, or archduchy.
archduchess	1.
	syl	arch+duch:ess
	pron	<1a:C1d^Cis>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of an archduke.
archduchess	2.
	syl	arch+duch:ess
	pron	<1a:C1d^Cis>
	pos	n.
	usage	since 1453
	def	a princess of the Austrian imperial family, esp. a daughter of the Austrian emperor.
archduchies	infl
	head	archduchy
	syl	arch+duch:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archduchy	0.
	syl	arch+duch:y
	pron	<1a:C1d^Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory ruled by an archduke or archduchess.
archduke	0.
	syl	arch+duke
	pron	<1a:C1dju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a chief duke, esp. (since 1453) a prince of the Austrian imperial dynasty.
Archean	0.
	syl	Ar+che:an
	pron	<a:1kE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {Archaean}.
arched	1.
	syl	arched
	pron	<a:Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	provided with or spanned by an arch or arches.
arched	2.
	syl	arched
	pron	<a:Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an arch; curved.
archegonium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek arkhegonos original parent, from arkhe- chief, first+ gonos seed, race
archegonia	infl
	head	archegonium
	syl	ar+che+go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archegonium	0.
	syl	ar+che+go+ni:um
	pron	<2a:ki1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a female sex organ, occurring in mosses, ferns, and evergreen trees, that produces a single egg cell in its swollen base.
archegoniate	sub
	head	archegonium
	syl	ar+che+1go+ni+ate
	pos	adj.
archenemies	infl
	head	archenemy
	syl	arch+en+e:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archenemy	1.
	syl	arch+en+e:my
	pron	<1a:C1enimi>
	pos	n.
	def	a chief enemy.
archenemy	2.
	syl	arch+en+e:my
	pron	<1a:C1enimi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; preceded by the
	def	the devil.
archenteron	ety	C19: from Greek arkh*_e beginning+ enteron intestine
archenteron	0.
	syl	ar+chen+ter+on
	pron	<a:1kent*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the cavity within an embryo at the gastrula stage of development that eventually becomes the digestive cavity.
archenteric	sub
	head	archenteron
	syl	ar+chen+ter+ic
	pron	<2a:k*n1terik>
	pos	adj.
archeology	0.
	syl	ar+che+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2a:ki1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {archaeol?!ogy}.
Archeozoic	0.
	syl	Ar+che:o+zo+ic
	pron	<2a:ki*1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {Archaeozoic}.
archer	ety	C13: from Old French archier, from Late Latin arc*_arius, from Latin arcus bow
archer	0.
	syl	arch+er
	pron	<1a:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the use of a bow and arrow.
the	infl
	head	Archer
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Archer	H1.0.
	syl	Arch+er
	pron	<1a:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Sagittarius, the ninth sign of the zodiac.
William	infl
	head	Archer
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Archer	H2.0.
	syl	Arch:er
	pron	<1a:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1924, Scottish critic and dramatist: made the first English translations of Ibsen.
archerfish	infl
	or	archerfishes
	syl	arch:er+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archerfishes	infl
	head	archerfish
	or	archerfish
	syl	arch:er+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archerfish	0.
	syl	arch:er+fish
	pron	<1a:C*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater percoid fish of the family of S and SE Asia and Australia, esp. that catch insects by spitting water at them.
archery	1.
	syl	ar+cher:y
	pron	<1a:C*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or sport of shooting with bows and arrows.
archery	2.
	syl	ar+cher:y
	pron	<1a:C*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	archers or their weapons collectively.
Court of	infl
	head	Arches
	syl	Court of.
	pos	n.
Arches	0.
	syl	Arch:es
	pron	<1a:Ciz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	the court of appeal of the Province of Canterbury, formerly held under the arches of Bow Church.
archesporium	alt
	head	archespore
	or	archespore
	syl	ar+che+spo+ri:um
	pron	<2a:ki1spc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
archespores	infl
	head	archespore
	or	archesporia
	syl	ar+che+spores
	pron	<-1spc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archesporia	infl
	head	archespore
	or	archespores
	syl	ar+che+spo+ri:a
	pron	<-1spc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archespore	0.
	or	archesporium
	syl	ar+che+spore
	pron	<1a:ki2spc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the cell or group of cells in a sporangium that gives rise to spores.
archesporial	sub
	head	archespore
	syl	ar+che+1spo+ri:al
	pos	adj.
archetype	ety	C17: from Latin arche?!typum an original, from Greek arkhetupon, from arkhetupos first-moulded; see #7arch -#7, type 
archetype	1.
	syl	ar+che+type
	pron	<1a:ki2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfect or typical specimen.
archetype	2.
	syl	ar+che+type
	pron	<1a:ki2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an original model or pattern; prototype.
archetype	3.
	syl	ar+che+type
	pron	<1a:ki2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	one of the inherited mental images postulated by Jung as the content of the collective unconscious.
archetype	4.
	syl	ar+che+type
	pron	<1a:ki2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a constantly recurring symbol or motif in literature, painting, etc.
archetypal	sub
	head	archetype
	or	archetypical
	syl	ar+che+2typ+al
	pron	<2a:ki1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
archetypical	sub
	head	archetype
	or	archetypal
	syl	ar+che+typ:i+cal
	pron	<2a:ki1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
archetypally	sub
	head	archetype
	or	archetypically
	syl	ar+che+1typ+al+ly
	pos	adv.
archetypically	sub
	head	archetype
	or	archetypally
	syl	ar+che+1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
the	infl
	head	archfiend
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
archfiend	0.
	syl	arch+fiend
	pron	<2a:C1fEnd>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief of fiends or devils; Satan.
archi-	0.
	syl	ar:chi-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {arch-}.
archicarp	0.
	syl	ar:chi+carp
	pron	<1a:ki2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a female reproductive structure in ascomycetous fungi that consists of a cell or hypha and develops into the ascogonium.
archidiaconal	0.
	syl	ar:chi+di+ac:o+nal
	pron	<2a:kidI1@k*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an archdeacon or his office.
archidiaconate	0.
	syl	ar:chi+di+ac:o+nate
	pron	<2a:kidI1@k*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, term of office, or area of jurisdiction of an archdeacon.
archiepiscopal	0.
	syl	ar:chi+e:pis+co+pal
	pron	<2a:kii1pisk*pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or associated with an archbishop.
archiepiscopacy	alt
	head	archiepiscopate
	or	archiepiscopate
	syl	ar:chi+e:pis+co+pa+cy
	pron	<2a:kii1pisk*p*si>
	pos	n.
archiepiscopate	0.
	or	archiepiscopacy
	syl	ar:chi+e:pis+co+pate
	pron	<2a:kii1pisk*pit>, <-2pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, office, or term of office of an archbishop.
archil	0.
	syl	ar+chil
	pron	<1a:Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {orchil}.
Archilochian	0.
	syl	Ar:chi+lo+chi:an
	pron	<2a:ki1l*uki*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to Archilochus or his verse, esp. the iambic trimeters or trochaic tetrameters used by him.
Archilochus	0.
	syl	Ar:chil:o:chus
	pron	<a:1kil*k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	7th century #7b.c., Greek poet of Paros, notable for using his own experience as subject matter.
archimage	ety	C16: from #7archi -#7+ mage, from Latin magus magician
archimage	0.
	syl	ar:chi+mage
	pron	<1a:ki2mAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a great magician or wizard.
archimandrite	ety	C16: from Late Latin archimandr*_ita, from Late Greek arkhimandrit*_es, from #7archi -#7+ mandra monastery
archimandrite	0.
	syl	ar:chi+man+drite
	pron	<2a:ki1m@ndrIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek Orthodox Church.
	def	the head of a monastery or a group of monasteries.
Archimedes	H1.0.
	syl	Ar:chi:me:des
	pron	<2a:ki1mEdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??287-212 #7b.c., Greek math?!ematician and physicist of Syracuse, noted for his work in geometry, hydrostatics, and mechanics.
Archimedean	sub
	head	Archimedes
	syl	Ar:chi+me:de:an
	pron	<2a:ki?!1mEdi*n>, <-mi1dE*n>
	pos	adj.
Archimedes	H2.0.
	syl	Ar:chi+me:des
	pron	<2a:ki1mEdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled plain in the NE quadrant of the moon, about 80 kilometres in diameter.
Archimedes' principle	0.
	syl	Ar:chi:me:des' prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a law of physics stating that the apparent loss in weight of a body immersed in a fluid is equal to the weight of the displaced fluid.
Archimedean screw	alt
	head	Archimedes' screw
	or	Archimedes' screw
	syl	Ar:chi+me:de:an screw
	pos	n.
Archimedes' screw	0.
	or	Archimedean screw
	syl	Ar:chi:me:des' screw
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient type of water-lifting device making use of a spiral passage in an inclined cylinder. The water is raised when the spiral is rotated.
archine	ety	from Russian arshin, of Turkic origin
archine	0.
	syl	ar+chine
	pron	<a:1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian unit of length equal to about 71 cm.
archipelago	ety	C16 (meaning: the Aegean Sea): from Italian arcipelago, literally: the chief sea (perhaps originally a mistranslation of Greek Aigaion pelagos the Aegean Sea), from #7archi -#7+ pelago sea, from Latin pelagus, from Greek pelagos 
archipelagos	infl
	head	archipelago
	or	archipelagoes
	syl	ar:chi+pel:a+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archipelagoes	infl
	head	archipelago
	or	archipelagos
	syl	ar:chi+pel:a+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
archipelago	1.
	syl	ar:chi+pel:a+go
	pron	<2a:ki1peli2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of islands.
archipelago	2.
	syl	ar:chi+pel:a+go
	pron	<2a:ki1peli2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sea studded with islands.
archipelagic	sub
	head	archipelago
	or	archipelagian
	syl	ar:chi+pe:lag+ic
	pron	<2a:kip*1l@Jik>
	pos	adj.
archipelagian	sub
	head	archipelago
	or	archipelagic
	syl	ar:chi+pe+la:gi:an
	pron	<2a:kip*1lAJi*n>
	pos	adj.
Aleksandr Porfiryevich	infl
	head	Archipenko
	syl	A:le:ksan:dr Por:fir:ye:vich
	pron	<ali1ksand%@r> <par1firjiviC>
	pos	n.
Archipenko	0.
	syl	Ar:chi:pen:ko
	pron	Russian <ar1$xipink*>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1964, Russian sculptor and painter, in the U.S. after 1923, whose work is characterized by economy of form.
archiphoneme	0.
	syl	ar:chi+pho+neme
	pron	<1a:ki2f*unEm>, <2a:ki1f*unEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an abstract linguistic unit representing two or more phonemes when the distinction between these has been neutralized: conventionally shown by a capital letter within slashes, as /T/ for /t/ and /d/ in German and
archiplasm	0.
	syl	ar:chi+plasm
	pron	<1a:ki2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {archoplasm}.
archiplasmic	sub
	head	archiplasm
	syl	ar:chi+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
archit	0.
	syl	archit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	architecture.
architect	ety	C16: from French architecte, from Latin architectus, from Greek arkhitekt*_on director of works, from #7archi -#7+ tekt*_on workman; related to tekhn*_e art, skill
architect	1.
	syl	ar:chi+tect
	pron	<1a:ki2tekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to design and supervise the construction of buildings.
architect	2.
	syl	ar:chi+tect
	pron	<1a:ki2tekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person similarly qualified in another form of construction.
	exam	1	a naval architect.
architect	3.
	syl	ar:chi+tect
	pron	<1a:ki2tekt>
	pos	n.
	def	any planner or creator.
	exam	1	the architect of the expedition.
architectonic	ety	C16: from Late Latin architectonicus concerning architecture; see #7architect 
architectonic	1.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ton+ic
	pron	<2a:kitek1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having architectural qualities.
architectonic	2.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ton+ic
	pron	<2a:kitek1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	of or relating to the systematic classification of knowledge.
architectonically	sub
	head	architectonic
	syl	ar:chi+tec+1ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
architectonics	1.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ton+ics
	pron	<2a:kitek1toniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of architecture.
architectonics	2.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ton+ics
	pron	<2a:kitek1toniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	the scientific classification of knowledge.
architecture	1.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ture
	pron	<1a:ki2tekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art and science of designing and supervising the construction of buildings and similar structures.
architecture	2.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ture
	pron	<1a:ki2tekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of building or structure.
	exam	1	Gothic architecture.
architecture	3.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ture
	pron	<1a:ki2tekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	buildings or structures collectively.
architecture	4.
	syl	ar:chi+tec+ture
	pron	<1a:ki2tekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure or design of anything.
	exam	1	the architecture of the universe.
architectural	sub
	head	architecture
	syl	ar:chi+1tec+tur+al
	pos	adj.
architecturally	sub
	head	architecture
	syl	ar:chi+1tec+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
architrave	ety	C16: via French from Italian, from #7archi -#7+ trave beam, from Latin trabs 
architrave	1.
	syl	ar:chi+trave
	pron	<1a:ki2trAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the lowest part of an entablature that bears on the columns.
architrave	2.
	syl	ar:chi+trave
	pron	<1a:ki2trAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a moulding around a doorway, window opening, etc.
archives	ety	C17: from Late Latin arch*_ivum, from Greek arkheion repository of official records, from arkh*_e government
archives	1.
	syl	ar+chives
	pron	<1a:kIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection of records of or about an institution, family, etc.
archives	2.
	syl	ar+chives
	pron	<1a:kIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a place where such records are kept.
archival	sub
	head	archives
	syl	ar+1chiv+al
	pos	adj.
archivist	0.
	syl	ar:chi+vist
	pron	<1a:kivist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of archives, their collection, and cataloguing.
archivolt	ety	C18: from Italian archivolto; see #7arc, {vault %1}
archivolt	1.
	syl	ar:chi+volt
	pron	<1a:ki2v*ult>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a moulding around an arch, sometimes decorated.
archivolt	2.
	syl	ar:chi+volt
	pron	<1a:ki2v*ult>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the under surface of an arch.
archon	ety	C17: from Greek arkh*_on ruler, from arkhein to rule
archon	0.
	syl	ar+chon
	pron	<1a:kon>, <-k*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Athens
	def	one of the nine chief magistrates.
archonship	sub
	head	archon
	syl	ar+chon+2ship
	pos	n.
archiplasm	alt
	head	archoplasm
	or	archoplasm
	syl	ar:chi+plasm
	pos	n.
archoplasm	0.
	or	archiplasm
	syl	ar+cho+plasm
	pron	<1a:k*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the protoplasmic material surrounding the centrosome, formerly thought to be involved in the formation of the asters and spindle during mitosis.
archoplasmic	sub
	head	archoplasm
	syl	ar+cho+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
archpriest	1.
	syl	arch+priest
	pron	<1a:C1prEst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	usage	formerly
	def	a chief assistant to a bishop, performing many of his sacerdotal functions during his absence.
archpriest	2.
	syl	arch+priest
	pron	<1a:C1prEst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a senior priest.
archpriesthood	sub
	head	archpriest
	or	archpriestship
	syl	arch+1priest+2hood
	pos	n.
archpriestship	sub
	head	archpriest
	or	archpriesthood
	syl	arch+1priest+2ship
	pos	n.
archt	0.
	syl	archt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	architect.
archway	0.
	syl	arch+way
	pron	<1a:C2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a passageway or entrance under an arch or arches.
-archy	ety	from Greek -arkhia; see -#7arch 
-archy	0.
	syl	-ar:chy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	government; rule.
	exam	1	anarchy;
	exam	2	monarchy.
-archic	sub
	head	-archy
	syl	-ar:chic
	pos	adj.
-archist	sub
	head	-archy
	syl	-ar:chist
	pos	n.
arc light	0.
	syl	arc light
	pos	n.
	def	a light source in which an arc between two electrodes, usually carbon, produces intense white illumination. Also called: {arc lamp}.
ARCM	0.
	syl	A.R.C.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Associate of the Royal College of Music.
arcograph	0.
	syl	arc:o+graph
	pron	<1a:k*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	an instrument used for drawing arcs without using a central point. Also called: {cyclograph}.
ARCS	0.
	syl	A.R.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Associate of the Royal College of Science.
arctic	ety	C14: from Latin arcticus, from Greek arktikos northern, literally: pertaining to (the constellation of) the Bear, from arktos bear
arctic	1.
	syl	arc+tic
	pron	<1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Arctic.
	exam	1	arctic temperatures.
arctic	2.
	syl	arc+tic
	pron	<1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cold; freezing.
	exam	1	the weather at Christmas was arctic.
arctic	3.
	syl	arc+tic
	pron	<1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a high waterproof overshoe with buckles.
arctic	4.
	syl	arc+tic
	pron	<1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	modifier
	def	designed or suitable for conditions of extreme cold.
	exam	1	arctic clothing.
Arcthe	1.
	head	Arctic
	syl	Arc+the.
	def	Also called: {Arctic Zone}. the regions north of the Arctic Circle. {~}
Arctic	2.
	syl	Arc+tic
	pron	<1a:ktik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the regions north of the Arctic Circle.
arctic char	0.
	syl	arc+tic char
	pos	n.
	def	a char, that occurs in northern and arctic seas.
Arctic Circle	0.
	syl	Arc+tic Cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the imaginary circle round the earth, parallel to the equator, at latitude 66?% 32@' N.
arctic fox	0.
	syl	arc+tic fox
	pos	n.
	def	a fox, of arctic regions, whose fur is dark grey in the summer and white in the winter. See also {blue fox}.
Arctic Ocean	0.
	syl	Arc+tic O:cean
	pos	n.
	def	the ocean surrounding the North Pole, north of the Arctic Circle. Area: about 14100000 sq. km (5440000 sq. miles).
arctic tern	0.
	syl	arc+tic tern
	pos	n.
	def	a black-capped tern, that breeds in the Arctic and then migrates as far south as the Antarctic.
Arctogaea	0.
	syl	Arc+to+gae:a
	pron	<2a:kt*1JE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a zoogeographical area compris?!ing the Palaearctic, Nearctic, Oriental, and Ethiopian regions. Compare {Neogaea, Notogaea}.
Arctogaean	sub
	head	Arctogaea
	syl	Arc+to+1gae:an
	pos	adj.
Arcturus	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek Arktouros, from arktos bear+ ouros guard, keeper
Arcturus	0.
	syl	Arc+tu+rus
	pron	<a:k1tju*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Bo*"otes: a red giant. Visual magnitude: 0.24; spectral type: KO; distance: 36 light years.
Arcturian	sub
	head	Arcturus
	syl	Arc+1tu+ri:an
	pos	adj.
arcuate	ety	C17: from Latin arcu*_are, from arcus #7arc 
arcuate	0.
	syl	ar+cu+ate
	pron	<1a:kju:it>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped or bent like an arc or bow.
	exam	1	arcuate leaves;
	exam	2	arcuate fibres of the cerebrum.
arcuately	sub
	head	arcuate
	syl	ar+cu+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
arcuation	ety	C17: from Late Latin arcu*_ati*_o arch, from Latin arcu*_are to curve
arcuation	1.
	syl	ar+cu:a+tion
	pron	<2a:kju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of arches or vaults in buildings.
arcuation	2.
	syl	ar+cu:a+tion
	pron	<2a:kju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of arches.
arcus senilis	ety	Latin: senile bow
arcus senilis	0.
	syl	ar+cus se+ni+lis
	pron	<1a:k*s> <si1nIlis>
	pos	n.
	def	an opaque circle around the cornea of the eye, often seen in elderly people.
arc welding	0.
	syl	arc weld+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a technique in which metal is welded by heat generated by an electric arc struck between two electrodes or between one electrode and the metal workpiece.
arc welder	sub
	head	arc welding
	syl	arc weld+er
	pos	n.
-ard	ety	via Old French from Germanic -hard (literally: hardy, bold), the final element in many Germanic masculine names, such as Bernhard Bernard, Gerhart Gerard, etc.
-art	alt
	head	-ard
	or	-ard
	syl	-art
-ard	0.
	or	-art
	syl	-ard
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a person who does something, esp. to excess, or is characterized by a certain quality.
	exam	1	braggart;
	exam	2	drunkard;
	exam	3	dullard.
ardeb	ety	C19: from Arabic ardabb, from Greek artab*_e a Persian measure
ardeb	0.
	syl	ar+deb
	pron	<1a:deb>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of dry measure used in Egypt and other Middle Eastern countries. In Egypt it is approximately equal to 0.195 cubic metres.
Ardeche	0.
	syl	Ar+d*`eche
	pron	French <ar1deS>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Privas. Pop.: 263790 (1975). Area: 5556 sq. km (2167 sq. miles).
Forest of	infl
	head	Arden
	syl	Forest of.
	pos	n.
Arden	0.
	syl	Ar+den
	pron	<1a:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Warwickshire, part of a former forest: scene of Shakespeare's
Ardennes	1.
	syl	Ar+dennes
	pron	<a:1den>, French <ar1den>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: M*'ezi*`eres. Pop.: 317139 (1975). Area: 5253 sq. km (2049 sq. miles).
the	2.
	head	Ardennes
	syl	the.
	def	a wooded plateau in SE Belgium, Luxembourg, and NE France: scene of heavy fighting in both World Wars.
ardent	ety	C14: from Latin *_ard*_ere to burn
ardent	1.
	syl	ar+dent
	pron	<1a:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressive of or characterized by intense desire or emotion; passionate.
	exam	1	ardent love.
ardent	2.
	syl	ar+dent
	pron	<1a:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	intensely enthusiastic; eager.
	exam	1	an ardent longing.
ardent	3.
	syl	ar+dent
	pron	<1a:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	glowing, flashing, or shining.
	exam	1	ardent eyes.
ardent	4.
	syl	ar+dent
	pron	<1a:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	burning.
	exam	1	an ardent fever.
ardency	sub
	head	ardent
	syl	ar+den+cy
	pos	n.
ardently	sub
	head	ardent
	syl	ar+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
ardent spirits	0.
	syl	ar+dent spir+its
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	spirits, such as rum, whisky, etc.
ardour	ety	C14: from Old French ardour, from Latin *_ardor, from *_ard*_ere to burn
ardor	alt
	head	ardour
	or	ardour
	syl	ar+dor
	pron	<1a:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
ardour	1.
	or	ardor
	syl	ar+dour
	pron	<1a:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	feelings of great intensity and warmth; fervour.
ardour	2.
	or	ardor
	syl	ar+dour
	pron	<1a:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	eagerness; zeal.
ardour	3.
	or	ardor
	syl	ar+dour
	pron	<1a:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	burning heat.
arduous	ety	C16: from Latin arduus steep, difficult
arduous	1.
	syl	ar+du+ous
	pron	<1a:dju:*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring great physical or mental effort; difficult to accomplish; strenuous.
arduous	2.
	syl	ar+du+ous
	pron	<1a:dju:*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to endure; harsh.
	exam	1	arduous conditions.
arduous	3.
	syl	ar+du+ous
	pron	<1a:dju:*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to overcome or surmount; steep or difficult.
	exam	1	an arduous track.
arduously	sub
	head	arduous
	syl	ar+du+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
arduousness	sub
	head	arduous
	syl	ar+du+ous+ness
	pos	n.
are	ety	Old English aron, second person plural of b*_eon to #7be 
are	H1.0.
	syl	are
	pron	<a:>, <unstressed> <*>, <unstressed> <*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the plural form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {be} and the singular form used with
are	ety	C19: from French, from Latin *_area piece of ground; see #7area 
are	H2.0.
	syl	are
	pron	<a:>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area equal to 100 sq. metres or 119.599 sq. yards; one hundredth of a hectare.
area	ety	C16: from Latin: level ground, open space for play, threshing-floor; related to *_ar*_ere to be dry
area	1.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any flat, curved, or irregular expanse of a surface.
area	2.a.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of a two-dimensional surface enclosed within a specified boundary or geometric figure.
	exam	1	the area of Ireland;
	exam	2	the area of a triangle.
area	2.b.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the two-dimensional extent of the boundary of a closed plane or curved surface.
	exam	1	the area of a sphere.
area	3.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a section, portion, or part.
	exam	1	an area of the body;
	exam	2	an area of the sky.
area	4.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	region; district; locality.
	exam	1	a mountainous area.
area	5.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or section, as of a building, town, etc., having some specified function or characteristic.
	exam	1	reception area;
	exam	2	commercial area;
	exam	3	slum area.
area	6.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the range, extent, or scope of anything.
area	7.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject field or field of study.
area	8.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any unoccupied or unused flat open piece of ground.
area	9.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground on which a building stands, or the ground surrounding a building.
area	10.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of the various regions of the cerebral cortex.
area	11.
	syl	ar:e:a
	pron	<1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	any part of a computer memory assigned to store data of a specified type.
areal	sub
	head	area
	syl	ar+e:al
	pos	adj.
area code	0.
	syl	ar:e:a code
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a three-digit number prefixed to an individual telephone number: used in making long-distance calls.
areaway	1.
	syl	ar:e:a+way
	pron	<1e*ri*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a passageway between parts of a building or between different buildings.
areaway	2.
	syl	ar:e:a+way
	pron	<1e*ri*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called {area}. a sunken area, usually enclosed, giving light, air, and sometimes access to a cellar or basement.
areca	ety	C16: from Portuguese, from Malayalam adekka 
areca	0.
	syl	ar+e:ca
	pron	<1@rik*>, <*1rEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tall palms of the genus which are native to SE Asia and have white flowers and orange or red egg-shaped nuts.
areg	0.
	syl	a:reg
	pron	<*1reg>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {erg} %2.
arena	ety	C17: from Latin har*_ena sand, place where sand was strewn for the combats
arena	1.a.
	syl	a:re:na
	pron	<*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure or platform, usually surrounded by seats on all sides, in which sports events, contests, entertainments, etc., are performed.
	exam	1	a boxing arena.
arena	1.b.
	syl	a:re:na
	pron	<*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	arena stage.
arena	2.
	syl	a:re:na
	pron	<*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the central area of an ancient Roman amphitheatre, in which gladiatorial contests and other spectacles were held.
arena	3.
	syl	a:re:na
	pron	<*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere or scene of conflict or intense activity.
	exam	1	the political arena.
arenaceous	ety	C17: from Latin har*_en*_aceus sandy, from har*_ena sand
arenaceous	1.
	syl	ar+e:na+ceous
	pron	<2@ri1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sedimentary rocks and deposits
	def	composed of sand or sandstone. Compare {argillaceous} and {rudaceous}.
arenaceous	2.
	syl	ar+e:na+ceous
	pron	<2@ri1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing best in a sandy soil.
arena theatre	0.
	syl	a:re:na the:a+tre
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {theatre-in-the-round}.
arenicolous	ety	C19: from Latin har*_ena sand+ colere to inhabit
arenicolous	0.
	syl	ar+e:nic:o+lous
	pron	<2@ri1nik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing or living in sand or sandy places.
	exam	1	arenicolous plants.
arenite	ety	C20: from Latin har*_ena sand+-#7ite %1
arenite	0.
	syl	ar+e:nite
	pron	<1@r*2nIt>, <*1rE->
	pos	n.
	def	any arenaceous rock; a sandstone.
arenitic	sub
	head	arenite
	syl	ar+e:nit+ic
	pron	<2@r*?!1nitik>
	pos	adj.
aren't	1.
	syl	aren't
	pron	<a:nt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	are not.
aren't	2.
	syl	aren't
	pron	<a:nt>
	usage	Informal, chiefly Brit. used in interrogative sentences; Informal, chiefly Brit. contraction of
	def	am not.
areography	ety	C19: from Greek Areos Mars+-#7graphy 
areography	0.
	syl	ar+e:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2e*ri1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the description of the physical features, such as the surface, atmosphere, etc., of the planet Mars.
areola	ety	C17: from Latin: diminutive of #7area 
areolae	infl
	head	areola
	or	areolas
	syl	a:re:o+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
areolas	infl
	head	areola
	or	areolae
	syl	a:re:o+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
areola	1.
	syl	a:re:o+la
	pron	<*1ri*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a space outlined on a surface, such as an area between veins on a leaf or on an insect's wing.
areola	2.
	syl	a:re:o+la
	pron	<*1ri*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small circular area, such as the pigmented ring around the human nipple or the inflamed area surrounding a pimple.
areolar	sub
	head	areola
	or	areolate
	syl	a:1re:o+lar
	pron	<*1ri*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
areolate	sub
	head	areola
	or	areolar
	syl	a:re:o+late
	pron	<*1ri*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
areolation	sub
	head	areola
	syl	a:re:o+la+tion
	pron	<*2ri*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
Areopagus	ety	via Latin from Greek Areiopagus, contracted from Areios pagos, hill of Ares &- Ar+e@.op@.a+gite (@!@ar$I#!$Ap$$d#fa$It) n.
Areopagus	1.a.
	syl	Ar+e:op:a+gus
	pron	<2@ri1op*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the hill to the northwest of the Acropolis in Athens.
Areopagus	1.b.
	syl	Ar+e:op:a+gus
	pron	<2@ri1op*g*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Athens
	def	the judicial council whose members (Areopagites) met on this hill.
Areopagus	2.
	syl	Ar+e:op:a+gus
	pron	<2@ri1op*g*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	any high court.
Arequipa	0.
	syl	A:re:qui+pa
	pron	<2@ri1kEp*>, Spanish <2arA1kipa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Peru, at an altitude of 2250 m (7500 ft.): founded in 1540 on the site of an Inca city. Pop.: 302316 (1972).
Ares	0.
	syl	Ar:es
	pron	<1e*rEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of war, born of Zeus and Hera. Roman counterpart: {Mars}.
arete	ety	C19: from French: fishbone, backbone (of a fish), ridge, sharp edge, from Latin arista ear of corn, fishbone
arete	0.
	syl	a:r*^ete
	pron	<*1rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp ridge found in mountainous regions that separates two cirques or glacial valleys.
arethusa	0.
	syl	ar+e:thu+sa
	pron	<2@ri1Tju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American orchid, having one long narrow leaf and one rose-purple flower fringed with yellow.
Arethusa	0.
	syl	Ar+e:thu+sa
	pron	<2@ri1Tju:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph who was changed into a spring on the island of Ortygia to escape the amorous advances of the river god Alpheus.
Pietro	infl
	head	Aretino
	syl	Pie:tro
	pron	<1pje:tro>
	pos	n.
Aretino	0.
	syl	Ar:e:ti:no
	pron	Italian <2arA1tEno>
	pos	n.
	def	1492-1556, Italian satirist, poet, and dramatist, noted for his satirical attacks on leading political figures.
Arezzo	0.
	syl	A:rez+zo
	pron	<*1rets*u>, Italian <a1rAttsc>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Italy, in E Tuscany. Pop.: 87128 (1971).
Arg	0.
	syl	Arg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Argentina.
argal	0.
	syl	ar+gal
	pron	<1a:g*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {argol}.
argali	ety	C18: from Mongolian
argal	alt
	head	argali
	or	argali
	syl	ar+gal
	pos	n.
argali	infl
	or	argals
	syl	ar+ga+li
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
argals	infl
	head	argali
	or	argali
	syl	ar+gals.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
argali	0.
	or	argal
	syl	ar+ga+li
	pron	<1a:g*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild sheep, inhabiting semidesert regions in central Asia: family order It is the largest of the sheep, having massive horns in the male, which may almost form a circle.
Argand diagram	ety	C19: named after Jean-Robert Argand (1768-1822), French mathematician
Argand diagram	0.
	syl	Ar:gand di:a+gram
	pron	<1a:g@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a diagram consisting of two perpendicular axes, the real axis axis) and the imaginary axis axis), on which a complex number + can be represented as a point.
argent	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin
argent	0.a.
	syl	ar+gent
	pron	<1a:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {silver}.
argent	0.b.
	syl	ar+gent
	pron	<1a:J*nt>
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	often postpositive, esp. in heraldry
	exam	1	a bend argent.
Argenteuil	0.
	syl	Ar+gen+teuil
	pron	French <arZ?~a1t@oj>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of Paris, with a convent (656) that became famous when H*'elo*"ise was abbess (12th century). Pop.: 103141 (1975).
argentic	0.
	syl	ar+gen+tic
	pron	<a:1Jentik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of or containing silver in the divalent or trivalent state.
argentiferous	0.
	syl	ar+gen+tif+er+ous
	pron	<2a:J*n1tif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or bearing silver.
Argentina	0.
	syl	Ar+gen+ti+na
	pron	<2a:J*n1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in southern South America: colonized by the Spanish from 1516 onwards; gained independence in 1816 and became a republic in 1852; consists chiefly of subtropical plains and forests (the Chaco) in the north, temperate plains (the pampas) in the central parts, the Andes in the west, and an infertile plain extending to Tierra del Fuego in the south (Patagonia); an important meat producer. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Buenos Aires. Pop.: 23362204 (1970). Area: 2776653 sq. km (1072067 sq. miles). Also called: {the Argentine}.
argentine	1.
	syl	ar+gen+tine
	pron	<1a:J*n2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling silver.
argentine	2.
	syl	ar+gen+tine
	pron	<1a:J*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small marine salmonoid fishes, such as that constitute the family and are characterized by a long silvery body.
Argenthe	1.
	head	Argentine
	syl	Ar+gen+the.
	def	another name for {Argentina}.
Argentine	2.
	syl	Ar+gen+tine
	pron	<1a:J*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Argentina.
Argentine	3.
	syl	Ar+gen+tine
	pron	<1a:J*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Argentina.
Argentine	xref
	syl	Ar+gen+tine
	pron	<1a:J*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2, 3): {Ar+gen+tin+e@.an} (@!$a$:d#f$$n#!t$In$I$$n).
argentite	0.
	syl	ar+gen+tite
	pron	<1a:J*n2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark grey mineral that consists of silver sulphide, usually in cubic crystalline forms, and occurs in veins, often with native silver. It is found esp. in Mexico, Nevada, and Saxony and is an important source of silver. Formula: Ag\2S.
argentous	0.
	syl	ar+gen+tous
	pron	<a:1Jent*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of or containing silver in the monovalent state.
argentum	ety	Latin
argentum	0.
	syl	ar+gen+tum
	pron	<a:1Jent*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {silver}.
argil	ety	C16: from Latin argilla white clay, from Greek argillos 
argil	0.
	syl	ar+gil
	pron	<1a:Jil>
	pos	n.
	def	clay, esp. potters' clay.
argillaceous	0.
	syl	ar+gil+la+ceous
	pron	<2a:Ji1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sedimentary rocks and deposits
	def	composed of very fine-grained material, such as clay, shale, etc. Compare { {arenaceous} (sense 1)} and {rudaceous}.
argilliferous	0.
	syl	ar+gil+lif+er+ous
	pron	<2a:Ji1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or yielding clay.
	exam	1	argilliferous rocks.
argillite	ety	C18: from Latin argilla clay (from Greek argillos) + -#7ite %1
argillite	0.
	syl	ar+gil+lite
	pron	<1a:Ji2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any argillaceous rock, esp. a hardened mudstone.
argillitic	sub
	head	argillite
	syl	ar+gil+lit+ic
	pron	<2a:Ji1litik>
	pos	adj.
arginine	ety	C19: from German Arginin, of uncertain origin
arginine	0.
	syl	ar+gi+nine
	pron	<1a:Ji2nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential bitter-tasting amino acid of plant and animal proteins, necessary for nutrition. Its absence from the diet leads to a reduced production of sperma?!tozoa; 2-amino-5-guanidopentanoic acid. Formula: H\2NC (:NH)NH(CH\2)\3CHNH\2COOH.
Argive	1.
	syl	Ar+give
	pron	<1a:JIv>, <-gIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Homer, Virgil, etc.
	def	of or relating to the Greeks besieging Troy, esp. those from Argos.
Argive	2.
	syl	Ar+give
	pron	<1a:JIv>, <-gIv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Argos or Argolis.
Argive	3.
	syl	Ar+give
	pron	<1a:JIv>, <-gIv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a literary word for {Greek}.
Argive	4.
	syl	Ar+give
	pron	<1a:JIv>, <-gIv>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek, esp. one from Argos or Argolis.
argle-bargle	0.
	syl	ar:gle-bar:gle
	pron	<2a:gL1ba:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {argy-bargy}.
Argo	H1.0.
	syl	Ar:go
	pron	<1a:g*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the ship in which Jason sailed in search of the Golden Fleece.
Argus	infl
	head	Argo
	syl	Ar+gus
	pron	<1a:g*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Argo	H2.0.
	syl	Ar:go
	pron	<1a:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive constellation in the S hemisphere now subdivided into the smaller constellations of {Puppis, Vela, Carina}, and {Pyxis}. Also called: {Argo Navis}.
argol	ety	C14: from Anglo-French argoil, of unknown origin
argal	alt
	head	argol
	or	argol
	syl	ar+gal
	pos	n.
argol	0.
	or	argal
	syl	ar+gol
	pron	<1a:gol>
	pos	n.
	def	crude potassium hydrogen tartrate, deposited as a crust on the sides of wine vats.
Argolis	1.
	syl	Ar+go+lis
	pron	<1a:g*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a department and ancient region of Greece, in the NE Peloponnese. Pop.: 88698 (1971). Area: 2261 sq. km (873 sq. miles).
Gulf of	2.
	head	Argolis
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Aegean Sea, in the E Peloponnese.
argon	ety	C19: from Greek, from argos idle, inactive, from #7a -%1#7+ ergon work
argon	0.
	syl	ar+gon
	pron	<1a:gon>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely unreactive colourless odourless element of the rare gas series that forms almost 1 per cent (by volume) of the atmosphere. It is used in electric lights. Symbol: Ar; atomic no.: 18; atomic wt.: 39.95; density: 1.78 kg/m%3; freezing pt.: -189.2?%C; boiling pt.: -185.7?%C.
Argonaut	ety	C16: from Greek Argonaut*_es, from Arg*_o the name of Jason's ship+ naut*_es sailor
Argonaut	1.
	syl	Ar+go+naut
	pron	<1a:g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the heroes who sailed with Jason in quest of the Golden Fleece.
Argonaut	2.
	syl	Ar+go+naut
	pron	<1a:g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who took part in the Californian gold rush of 1849.
Argonaut	3.
	syl	Ar+go+naut
	pron	<1a:g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {paper nautilus}.
Argonautic	sub
	head	Argonaut
	syl	Ar+go+1naut+ic
	pos	adj.
The	infl
	head	Argonne
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Argonne	0.
	syl	Ar+gonne
	pron	<1a:gon>, French <ar1gcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooded region of NE France: scene of major battles in both World Wars.
argonon	ety	C20: from #7argon+ -#7on (indicating an inert gas)
argonon	0.
	syl	ar+go+non
	pron	<1a:g*2non>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {inert gas}.
Argos	0.
	syl	Ar+gos
	pron	<1a:gos>, <-g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in SE Greece, in the NE Peloponnese: one of the oldest Greek cities, it dominated the Peloponnese in the 7th century #7b.c. Pop.: 19878 (1971).
argosy	ety	C16: from Italian Ragusea (nave) (ship) of Ragusa
argosies	infl
	head	argosy
	syl	ar+go+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
argosy	0.
	syl	ar+go+sy
	pron	<1a:g*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a large abundantly laden merchant ship, or a fleet of such ships.
argot	ety	C19: from French, of unknown origin
argot	0.
	syl	ar+got
	pron	<1a:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	slang or jargon peculiar to a particular group, esp. (formerly) a group of thieves.
argotic	sub
	head	argot
	syl	ar+got+ic
	pron	<a:1gotik>
	pos	adj.
Argovie	0.
	syl	Ar+go+vie
	pron	<argc1vi>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Aargau}.
arguable	1.
	syl	ar+gu+a:ble
	pron	<1a:gju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being disputed; doubtful.
arguable	2.
	syl	ar+gu+a:ble
	pron	<1a:gju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being supported by argument; plausible.
arguably	sub
	head	arguable
	syl	ar+gu+a:bly
	pos	adv.
argue	ety	C14: from Old French arguer to assert, charge with, from Latin arguere to make clear, accuse; related to Latin arg*_utus clear, argentum silver
argues	infl
	head	argue
	syl	ar+gues
	pos	vb.
arguing	infl
	head	argue
	syl	ar+gu+ing
	pos	vb.
argued	infl
	head	argue
	syl	ar+gued.
	pos	vb.
argue	1.
	syl	ar+gue
	pron	<1a:gju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to quarrel; wrangle.
	exam	1	they were always arguing until I arrived.
argue	2.
	syl	ar+gue
	pron	<1a:gju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or against
	def	to present supporting or opposing reasons or cases in a dispute; reason.
argue	3.
	syl	ar+gue
	pron	<1a:gju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to try to prove by presenting reasons; maintain.
argue	4.
	syl	ar+gue
	pron	<1a:gju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to debate or discuss.
	exam	1	the case was fully argued before agreement was reached.
argue	5.
	syl	ar+gue
	pron	<1a:gju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persuade.
	exam	1	he argued me into going.
argue	6.
	syl	ar+gue
	pron	<1a:gju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give evidence of; suggest.
	exam	1	her looks argue despair.
arguer	sub
	head	argue
	syl	ar+gu+er
	pos	n.
argufies	infl
	head	argufy
	syl	ar+gu+fies
	pos	vb.
argufying	infl
	head	argufy
	syl	ar+gu+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
argufied	infl
	head	argufy
	syl	ar+gu+fied.
	pos	vb.
argufy	0.
	syl	ar+gu+fy
	pron	<1a:gju2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Facetious or dialect.
	def	to argue or quarrel, esp. over something trivial.
argument	1.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarrel; altercation.
argument	2.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a proposition, proposal, or case; debate.
	exam	1	the argument on birth control will never be concluded.
argument	3.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a point or series of reasons presented to support or oppose a proposition.
argument	4.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary of the plot or subject of a book, etc.
argument	5.a.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a process of deductive or inductive reasoning in which the conclusion can be shown to be true or false.
argument	5.b.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the term present in both premisses of a syllogism but absent from its conclusion.
argument	6.a.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {independent variable} of a function.
argument	6.b.
	syl	ar+gu+ment
	pron	<1a:gjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {amplitude} (sense 6)} of a complex number.
argumentation	1.
	syl	ar+gu+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2a:gjumen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of reasoning methodically.
argumentation	2.
	syl	ar+gu+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2a:gjumen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {argument} (senses 2, 3).
argumentative	1.
	syl	ar+gu+men+ta+tive
	pron	<2a:gju1ment*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to arguing; contentious.
argumentative	2.
	syl	ar+gu+men+ta+tive
	pron	<2a:gju1ment*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by argument; controversial.
argumentatively	sub
	head	argumentative
	syl	ar+gu+1men+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
argumentativeness	sub
	head	argumentative
	syl	ar+gu+1men+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
argumentum	ety	Latin: argument
argumenta	infl
	head	argumentum
	syl	ar+gu+men+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
argumentum	0.
	syl	ar+gu+men+tum
	pron	Latin. <2a:gju1mentum>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument, proof, or series of reasons in support or refutation of a proposition.
Argus	1.
	syl	Ar:gus
	pron	<1a:g*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a giant with a hundred eyes who was made guardian of the heifer Io. After he was killed by Hermes his eyes were transferred to the peacock's tail.
Argus	2.
	syl	Ar:gus
	pron	<1a:g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a vigilant person; guardian.
Argus-eyed	0.
	syl	Ar:gus-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	keen-sighted; observant; vigilant.
argus pheasant	0.
	syl	ar+gus pheas+ant
	pos	n.
	def	either of two pheasants, (great argus) or (crested argus), occurring in SE Asia and Indonesia. The males have very long tails marked with eyelike spots.
argy-bargy	ety	C19: from Scottish, compound based on dialect argle, probably from #7argue 
argy-bargies	infl
	head	argy-bargy
	syl	ar:gy-bar:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
argy-bargy	0.
	syl	ar:gy-bar:gy
	pron	<1a:Ji1ba:Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a wrangling argument or verbal dispute. Also called: {argle-bargle}.
argyle	ety	C20: after Campbell of Argyle (Argyll), the pattern being an adaptation of the tartan of this clan
argyle	1.
	syl	ar+gyle
	pron	<a:1gIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of knitted or woven material with a diamond-shaped pattern of two or more colours.
argyle	2.
	syl	ar+gyle
	pron	<a:1gIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a sock made of this.
Argyllshire	alt
	head	Argyll
	or	Argyll
	syl	Ar+gyll+shire
	pos	n.
Argyll	0.
	or	Argyllshire
	syl	Ar+gyll
	pron	<a:1gIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of W Scotland, now part of Strathclyde region.
Argyrol	0.
	syl	Ar+gy+rol
	pron	<1a:Ji2rol>, <a:1Ji*rol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a dark brown compound of silver and a protein, used medicinally as a local antiseptic.
Arhat	ety	from Sanskrit: worthy of respect, from arhati he deserves
Arhat	0.
	syl	Ar+hat
	pron	<1a:h*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Buddhist, esp. a monk who at death passes to nirvana. Compare {Bodhisattva}.
Arhus	0.
	syl	*%Ar+hus
	pron	Danish <1crhu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aarhus}.
aria	ety	C18: from Italian: tune, #7air 
aria	0.
	syl	a:ri:a
	pron	<1a:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate accompanied song for solo voice from a cantata, opera, or oratorio. See also {da capo}.
Ariadne	0.
	syl	Ar:i:ad:ne
	pron	<2@ri1@dni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	daughter of Minos and Pasipha*"e: she gave Theseus the thread with which he found his way out of the Minotaur's labyrinth.
Arian	1.
	syl	Ar:i:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing Arius or Arianism.
Arian	2.
	syl	Ar:i:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of Arianism.
Arian	3.
	syl	Ar:i:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aryan}.
-arian	ety	from Latin -*_arius -#7ary+ -#7an 
-arian	0.
	syl	-ar:i:an
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a person or thing that advocates, believes, or is associated with something.
	exam	1	vege?!tarian;
	exam	2	millenarian;
	exam	3	librarian.
Arianism	0.
	syl	Ar:i+an+ism
	pron	<1e*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine of Arius, pronounced heretical at the Council of Nicaea, which asserted that Christ was not of one substance with the Father, but a creature raised by the Father to the dignity of Son of God.
Arica	0.
	syl	A:ri+ca
	pron	<*1rEk*>, Spanish <a1rika>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in extreme N Chile: awarded to Chile in 1929 after the lengthy Tacna-Arica dispute with Peru; outlet for Bolivian and Peruvian trade. Pop.: 112300 (1975 est.). See also {Tacna-Arica}.
arid	ety	C17: from Latin *_aridus, from *_ar*_ere to be dry
arid	1.
	syl	ar:id
	pron	<1@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no rain; dry; parched with heat.
arid	2.
	syl	ar:id
	pron	<1@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of interest.
aridity	sub
	head	arid
	or	aridness
	syl	a:rid+i:ty
	pron	<*1riditi>
	pos	n.
aridness	sub
	head	arid
	or	aridity
	syl	ar+id+ness
	pos	n.
aridly	sub
	head	arid
	syl	ar+id+ly
	pos	adv.
Ariege	0.
	syl	A:ri*`ege
	pron	French <a1rje:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW France, in Midi-Pyrenees region. Capital: Foix. Pop.: 141436 (1975). Area: 4903 sq. km (1912 sq. miles).
ariel	ety	C19: from Arabic aryal 
ariel	0.
	syl	ar:i+el
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an Arabian gazelle, (or
Ariel	0.
	syl	Ar:i+el
	pron	<1e*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the third largest of the five satellites of Uranus and the second nearest to the planet.
Aries	ety	C14: from Latin: ram
Arietis	infl
	head	Aries
	syl	A:ri+e:tis
	pron	<*1rIitis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Aries	1.
	syl	Ar:ies
	pron	<1e*rEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a small zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Taurus and Pisces on the ecliptic and having a second-magnitude star.
Aries	2.a.
	syl	Ar:ies
	pron	<1e*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Ram}. the first sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800040 , having a cardinal fire classification, ruled by the planet Mars. The sun is in this sign between about March 21 and April 19.
Aries	2.b.
	syl	Ar:ies
	pron	<1e*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign.
Aries	3.
	syl	Ar:ies
	pron	<1e*rEz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Aries.
Aries	xref
	syl	Ar:ies
	pron	<1e*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b., 3): {Ar+i@.en} (#!$e$$r$I$$n).
arietta	ety	C18: from Italian, diminutive of #7aria 
ariette	alt
	head	arietta
	or	arietta
	syl	ar:i+ette
	pron	<2@ri1et>
	pos	n.
ariettas	infl
	head	arietta
	syl	ar:i+et+tas
	pron	<-1AttA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ariette	infl
	head	arietta
	or	ariettes
	syl	ar:i+et+te
	pron	<-1AttA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ariettes	infl
	head	arietta
	or	ariette
	syl	ar:i+ettes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arietta	0.
	or	ariette
	syl	ar:i+et+ta
	pron	<2@ri1et*>, Italian <ari1Atta>
	pos	n.
	def	a short relatively uncompli?!cated aria.
aright	0.
	syl	a:right
	pron	<*1rIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	correctly; rightly; properly.
aril	ety	C18: from New Latin arillus, from Medieval Latin arilli raisins, pips of grapes
aril	0.
	syl	ar:il
	pron	<1@ril>
	pos	n.
	def	an appendage on certain seeds, such as those of the yew and nutmeg, developed from or near the funicle of the ovule and often brightly coloured and fleshy.
arillate	sub
	head	aril
	syl	ar+il+2late
	pos	adj.
arillode	ety	C19: from #7aril+ -#7ode %1
arillode	0.
	syl	ar+il+lode
	pron	<1@ri2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in certain seeds, such as the nutmeg, that resembles an aril but is developed from the micropyle of the ovule.
Arimathaea	alt
	head	Arimathea
	or	Arimathea
	syl	Ar:i+ma+thae:a
	pron	<2@rim*1TE*>
	pos	n.
Arimathea	0.
	or	Arimathaea
	syl	Ar:i+ma+the:a
	pron	<2@rim*1TE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in ancient Palestine: location unknown.
Ariminum	0.
	syl	A:rim:i+num
	pron	<*1rimin*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of {Rimini}.
ariose	ety	C18: from Italian #7arioso 
ariose	0.
	syl	a:ri+ose
	pron	<1a:ri2*us>, <1@-> <2a:ri1*us>, <2@->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	melodic or songlike.
arioso	ety	C18: from Italian, from #7aria 
arioso	0.
	syl	a:ri:o+so
	pron	<2a:ri1*uz*u>, <1@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a recitative with the lyrical quality of an aria.
Ludovico	infl
	head	Ariosto
	syl	Lu:do:vi:co
	pron	<2ludo1vEko>
	pos	n.
Ariosto	0.
	syl	A:ri:o:sto
	pron	Italian <a1rjcsto>
	pos	n.
	def	1474-1533, Italian poet, famous for his romantic epic (1516).
arise	ety	Old English *_ar*_isan; related to Old Saxon ar*_isan, Old High German irr*_isan; see #7rise 
arises	infl
	head	arise
	syl	a:ris:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
arising	infl
	head	arise
	syl	a:ris+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
arose	infl
	head	arise
	syl	a:rose
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
arisen	infl
	head	arise
	syl	a:ris+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
arise	1.
	syl	a:rise
	pron	<*1rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into being; originate.
arise	2.
	syl	a:rise
	pron	<*1rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to spring or proceed as a consequence; result.
arise	3.
	syl	a:rise
	pron	<*1rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to get or stand up, as from a sitting, kneeling, or lying position.
arise	4.
	syl	a:rise
	pron	<*1rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into notice.
arise	5.
	syl	a:rise
	pron	<*1rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move upwards; ascend.
arista	ety	C17: from Latin: ear of corn, fishbone
aristae	infl
	head	arista
	syl	a:ris+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arista	1.
	syl	a:ris+ta
	pron	<*1rist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff bristle such as the awn of some grasses and cereals.
arista	2.
	syl	a:ris+ta
	pron	<*1rist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bristle-like appendage on the antennae of some insects.
aristate	sub
	head	arista
	syl	a:1ris+tate
	pos	adj.
Aristaeus	0.
	syl	Ar:is:tae:us
	pron	<2@ri1stE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Apollo and Cyrene: protector of herds and fields.
Aristarchus	0.
	syl	Ar+is+tar+chus
	pron	<2@ri1sta:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, having a diameter of about 37 kilometres, which is the brightest formation on the moon.
Aristarchus of Samos	0.
	syl	Ar:is:tar:chus of Sa+mos
	pos	n.
	def	3rd century #7b.c., Greek astronomer who anticipated Copernicus in advancing the theory that the earth revolves around the sun.
Aristarchus of Samothrace	0.
	syl	Ar:is:tar:chus of Sam:o+thrace
	pos	n.
	def	??220-??150 #7b.c., Greek scholar: librarian at Alexandria, noted for his edition of Homer.
Aristides	0.
	syl	A:ris:ti:des
	pron	<2@ri1stIdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??530-??468 #7b.c., Athenian general and statesman, who played a prominent part in the Greek victories over the Persians at Marathon (490), Salamis (480), and Plataea (479).
Aristippus	0.
	syl	Ar:is:tip:pus
	pron	<2@ri1stip*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??435-??356 #7b.c., Greek philosopher who believed pleasure to be the highest good and founded the Cyrenaic school.
aristocracy	ety	C16: from Late Latin aristocratia, from Greek aristokratia rule by the best-born, from aristos best; see -#7cracy  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** best; see -#7cracy  ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
aristocracies	infl
	head	aristocracy
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aristocracy	1.
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2@ri1stokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by the best citizens.
aristocracy	2.
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2@ri1stokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a privileged class of people usually of high birth; the nobility.
aristocracy	3.
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2@ri1stokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	such a class as the ruling body of a state.
aristocracy	4.
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2@ri1stokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by such a class.
aristocracy	5.
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2@ri1stokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a state governed by such a class.
aristocracy	6.
	syl	ar+is+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2@ri1stokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a class of people considered to be outstanding in a sphere of activity.
aristocrat	1.
	syl	a:ris+to+crat
	pron	<1@rist*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the aristocracy; a noble.
aristocrat	2.
	syl	a:ris+to+crat
	pron	<1@rist*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has the manners or qualities of a member of a privileged or superior class.
aristocrat	3.
	syl	a:ris+to+crat
	pron	<1@rist*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates aristocracy as a form of government.
aristocratic	1.
	syl	a:ris+to+crat+ic
	pron	<2@rist*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of aristocracy or an aristocrat.
aristocratic	2.
	syl	a:ris+to+crat+ic
	pron	<2@rist*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	elegant or stylish in appearance and behaviour.
aristocratically	sub
	head	aristocratic
	syl	a:ris+to+1crat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Aristophanes	0.
	syl	Ar:is:toph:a:nes
	pron	<2@ri1stof*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??448-??380 #7b.c., Greek comic dramatist, who satirized leading contemporary figures such as Socrates and Euripides. Eleven of his plays are extant, including and
Aristotelian	1.
	syl	Ar+is+to+te:li:an
	pron	<2@rist*1tEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Aristotle or his philosophy. {~}
Aristotelian	2.
	syl	Ar+is+to+te:li:an
	pron	<2@rist*1tEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a follower of Aristotle.
Aristotelian logic	1.
	syl	Ar+is+to+te:li:an log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	traditional or classical logic, esp. as opposed to modern or symbolic logic.
Aristotelian logic	2.
	syl	Ar+is+to+te:li:an log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	logical method relying on the theory of syllogism, which considers the form of propositions regardless of their content.
Aristotelian logic	3.
	syl	Ar+is+to+te:li:an log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the logical method of Aristotle, esp. as developed in the Middle Ages.
Aristotle	H1.0.
	syl	Ar:is:to:tle
	pron	<1@ri2stotL>
	pos	n.
	def	384-322 #7b.c., Greek philosopher; pupil of Plato, tutor of Alexander the Great, and founder of the Peripatetic school at Athens; author of works on logic, ethics, politics, poetics, rhetoric, biology, zoology, and metaphysics. His works influenced Muslim philosophy and science and medieval scholastic philosophy.
Aristotle	H2.0.
	syl	Ar+is+tot+le
	pron	<1@ri2stotL>
	pos	n.
	def	a prominent crater in the NW quadrant of the moon about 83 kilometres in diameter.
arithmetic	ety	C13: from Latin arithm*_etica, from Greek arithm*_etik*_e, from arithmein to count, from arithmos number
arithmetic	1.
	syl	a:rith+me+tic
	pron	<*1riTm*tik>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mathematics concerned with numerical calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and also involution and evolution.
arithmetic	2.
	syl	a:rith+me+tic
	pron	<*1riTm*tik>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more calculations involving numerical operations.
arithmetic	3.
	syl	a:rith+me+tic
	pron	<*1riTm*tik>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of or skill in using arithmetic.
	exam	1	his arithmetic is good.
arithmetic	4.
	syl	a:rith+me+tic
	pron	<2@riT1metik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, related to, or using arithmetic.
arithmetician	sub
	head	arithmetic
	syl	a:2rith+me:1ti+cian
	pos	n.
arithmetic mean	0.
	syl	a:rith+me+tic mean
	pos	n.
	def	the average value of a set of integers, terms, or quantities, expressed as their sum divided by their number.
	exam	1	the arithmetic mean of 3, 4, and 8 is 5.
arithmetic progression	0.
	syl	a:rith+me+tic pro+gres+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of numbers or quantities, each term of which differs from the succeeding term by a constant amount, such as 3,6,9,12. Compare {geometric progression}.
-arium	ety	from Latin -*_arium, neuter of -*_arius -#7ary 
-arium	0.
	syl	-ar:i:um
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a place for or associated with something.
	exam	1	aquarium;
	exam	2	planetarium;
	exam	3	solarium.
Arius	0.
	syl	Ar:i:us
	pron	<1e*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??250-336 #7a.d., Greek Christian theologian, originator of the doctrine of Arianism.
Ariz	0.
	syl	Ariz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Arizona.
Arizona	0.
	syl	Ar:i+zo+na
	pron	<2@ri1z*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southwestern U.S.: consists of the Colorado plateau in the northeast, including the Grand Canyon, divided from desert in the southwest by mountains rising over 3750 m (12500 ft.). Capital: Phoenix. Pop.: 1772482 (1970). Area: 293750 sq. km (113417 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ariz}. or (with zip code) {AZ}
Arjuna	0.
	syl	Ar:ju:na
	pron	<1a:Jun*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hindu myth.
	def	the most important of the five princes in the Krishna served as his charioteer in the battle with the Kauravas.
ark	ety	Old English arc, from Latin arca box, chest
ark	1.
	syl	ark
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the vessel that Noah built and in which he saved himself, his family, and a number of animals and birds during the Flood (Genesis 6-9).
out of the ark	2.
	head	ark
	syl	out of the ark.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very old; out of date.
ark	3.
	syl	ark
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or thing offering shelter or protection.
ark	4.
	syl	ark
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a chest, box, or coffer.
Ark	1.
	syl	Ark
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	Also called: {Ark of the Covenant}. the most sacred symbol of God's presence among the Hebrew people, carried in their journey from Sinai to the Promised Land (Canaan) and eventually enshrined in the holy of holies of the Temple in Jerusalem.
Ark	2.
	syl	Ark
	pron	<a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	Also called: {Holy Ark}. a receptacle for the scrolls of the Law usually kept in the place of honour of a synagogue.
Ark	0.
	syl	Ark.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Arkansas.
Arkansas	1.
	syl	Ar+kan+sas
	pron	<1a:k*n2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southern U.S.: mountainous in the north and west, with the alluvial plain of the Mississippi in the east; has the only diamond mine in the U.S.; the chief U.S. producer of bauxite. Capital: Little Rock. Pop.: 1923295 (1970). Area: 134537 sq. km (51945 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ark}. or (with zip code) {AR}
Arkansas	2.
	syl	Ar+kan+sas
	pron	<1a:k*n2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the S central U.S., rising in central Colorado and flowing east and southeast to join the Mississippi in Arkansas. Length: 2335 km (1450 miles).
Arkhangelsk	0.
	syl	Ar+khan+gelsk
	pron	<ar1xangilsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the Russian name for {Arch?!angel}.
arkose	ety	C19: from French
arkose	0.
	syl	ar+kose
	pron	<1a:k*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a sandstone consisting of grains of feldspar and quartz cemented by a mixture of quartz and clay minerals.
Arkwright	0.
	syl	Ark:wright
	pron	<1a:krIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard}. 1732-92, English cotton manufacturer: inventor of the spinning frame (1769) which produced cotton thread strong enough to be used as a warp.
Arlberg	0.
	syl	Arl+berg
	pron	German <1arl2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain pass in W Austria: a winter sports region. Height: 1802 m (5910 ft.).
Arles	1.
	syl	Arles
	pron	<a:lz>, French <arl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE France, on the Rh*^one: Roman amphitheatre. Pop.: 50345 (1975).
Kingdom of	2.
	head	Arles
	syl	Kingdom of.
	def	a kingdom in SE France which had dissolved by 1378: known as the Kingdom of Burgundy until about 1200.
Arlington	0.
	syl	Ar+ling+ton
	pron	<1a:liGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N Virginia: site of {Arlington National Cemetery}.
Arlon	0.
	syl	Ar+lon
	pron	French <ar1l*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Belgium, capital of Luxembourg province. Pop.: 13745 (1970).
arm	ety	Old English; related to German Arm, Old Norse armr arm, Latin armus shoulder, Greek harmos joint
arm	H1.1.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in man
	def	either of the upper limbs from the shoulder to the wrist. Related adj.: {brachial}.
arm	H1.2.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of either of the upper limbs from the elbow to the wrist; forearm.
arm	H1.3.a.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding limb of any other vertebrate.
arm	H1.3.b.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an armlike appendage of some invertebrates.
arm	H1.4.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an object that covers or supports the human arm, esp. the sleeve of a garment or the side of a chair, sofa, etc.
arm	H1.5.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything considered to resemble an arm in appearance, position, or function, esp. something that branches out from a central support or larger mass.
	exam	1	an arm of the sea;
	exam	2	the arm of a record player.
arm	H1.6.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative subdivision of an organization.
	exam	1	an arm of the government.
arm	H1.7.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	power; authority.
	exam	1	the arm of the law.
arm	H1.8.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the specialist combatant sections of a military force, such as cavalry, infantry, etc.
arm	H1.9.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	See {yardarm}.
arm	H1.10.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, esp. ball games.
	def	ability to throw or pitch.
	exam	1	he has a good arm.
arm in arm	11.
	head	arm
	syl	arm in arm.
	def	with arms linked.
at arm's length	12.
	head	arm
	syl	at arm's length.
	def	at a distance; away from familiarity with or subjection to another.
in the arms of Morpheus	13.
	head	arm
	syl	in the arms of Morpheus.
	def	sleeping.
with open arms	14.
	head	arm
	syl	with open arms.
	def	with great warmth and hospitality.
	exam	1	to welcome someone with open arms.
arm	H1.15.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to walk arm in arm with.
armless	sub
	head	arm
	syl	arm+less
	pos	adj.
armlike	sub
	head	arm
	syl	arm+2like
	pos	adj.
arm	ety	C14: (n.) back formation from arms, from Old French armes, from Latin arma; (vb.) from Old French armer to equip with arms, from Latin arm*_are, from arma arms, equipment
arm	H2.1.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to equip with weapons as a preparation for war.
arm	H2.2.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a person or thing) with something that strengthens, protects, or increases efficiency.
	exam	1	he armed himself against the cold.
arm	H2.3.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to activate a fuse so that it will explode at the required time.
arm	H2.4.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to pack arming into (a sounding lead).
arm	H2.5.
	syl	arm
	pron	<a:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a weapon, esp. a firearm.
Arm	1.
	syl	Arm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Armenia(n).
Arm	2.
	syl	Arm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Armoric.
armada	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Medieval Latin arm*_ata fleet, armed forces, from Latin arm*_are to provide with arms
armada	0.
	syl	ar+ma+da
	pron	<a:1ma:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of ships or aircraft.
Armada	0.
	syl	Ar+ma+da
	pron	<a:1ma:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	See the {Spanish Armada}.
armadillo	ety	C16: from Spanish, diminutive of armado armed (man), from Latin arm*_atus armed; compare #7armada 
armadillos	infl
	head	armadillo
	syl	ar+ma+dil+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armadillo	1.
	syl	ar+ma+dil+lo
	pron	<2a:m*1dil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any edentate mammal of the family of Central and South America and S North America, such as ({giant armadillo}) . They are burrowing animals, with peglike rootless teeth and a covering of strong horny plates over most of the body.
fairy armadillo	2.
	head	armadillo
	syl	fairy armadillo.
	def	another name for {pichiciego}.
Armageddon	ety	C19: from Late Latin Armaged*_on, from Greek, from Hebrew har megidd*_on, mountain district of Megiddo, site of various battles in the Old Testament
Armageddon	1.
	syl	Ar+ma+ged+don
	pron	<2a:m*1gedN>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the place (possibly to be identified with Megiddo in N Palestine) designated in Revelation 16:16 as the scene of the final battle between the kings of the earth at the end of the world.
Armageddon	2.
	syl	Ar+ma+ged+don
	pron	<2a:m*1gedN>
	pos	n.
	def	a catastrophic and extremely destructive conflict, esp. World War I viewed as this.
Armagh	1.
	syl	Ar+magh
	pron	<a:1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S Northern Ireland. County town: Armagh. Pop.: 133196 (1971). Area: 1266 sq. km (489 sq. miles).
Armagh	2.
	syl	Ar+magh
	pron	<a:1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Northern Ireland, county town of Co. Armagh: seat of Roman Catholic and Protestant archbishops. Pop.: 12297 (1971).
Armagnac	ety	from Armagnac, the former name of this region
Armagnac	0.
	syl	Ar+ma+gnac
	pron	<1a:m*n2j@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry brown brandy distilled in the French district of Gers.
armament	ety	C17: from Latin arm*_amenta utensils, from arm*_are to equip
armament	1.
	syl	ar+ma+ment
	pron	<1a:m*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the weapon equipment of a military vehicle, ship, or aircraft.
armament	2.
	syl	ar+ma+ment
	pron	<1a:m*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a military force raised and armed ready for war.
armament	3.
	syl	ar+ma+ment
	pron	<1a:m*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	preparation for war involving the production of equipment and arms.
armamentariums	infl
	head	armamentarium
	or	armamentariia
	syl	ar+ma+men+tar+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armamentariia	infl
	head	armamentarium
	or	armamentariums
	syl	ar+ma+men+tar+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armamentarium	0.
	syl	ar+ma+men+tar+i:um
	pron	<2a:m*men1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the items that comprise the material and equipment used by a physician in his professional practice.
armature	ety	C15: from Latin arm*_at*_ura armour, equipment, from arm*_are to furnish with equipment; see #7arm %2
armature	1.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolving structure in an electric motor or generator, wound with the coils that carry the current.
armature	2.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part of an electric machine or device that vibrates under the influence of a magnetic field or within which an electromotive force is induced.
armature	3.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {keeper}. a soft iron or steel bar placed across the poles of a permanent magnet to close the magnetic circuit.
armature	4.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a bar placed across the poles of an electromagnet to transmit mechanical force.
armature	5.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sculpture.
	def	a framework to support the clay or other material used in modelling.
armature	6.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective outer covering of an animal or plant.
armature	7.
	syl	ar+ma+ture
	pron	<1a:m*tju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	armour.
armband	0.
	syl	arm+band
	pron	<1a:m2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of material worn round the arm, such as one bearing an identifying mark, etc., or a black one indicating mourning.
armchair	1.
	syl	arm+chair
	pron	<1a:m2Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chair, esp. an upholstered one, that has side supports for the arms or elbows.
armchair	2.
	syl	arm+chair
	pron	<1a:m2Ce*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	taking no active part; lacking practical experience; theoretical.
	exam	1	an armchair strategist.
armchair	3.
	syl	arm+chair
	pron	<1a:m2Ce*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	participated in away from the place of action or in the home.
	exam	1	armchair theatre.
Armco	0.
	syl	Arm+co
	pron	<1a:mk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a metal safety barrier erected at the side of motor-racing circuits, esp. on corners.
armed	H1.1.
	syl	armed
	pron	<a:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	equipped with or supported by arms, armour, etc.
armed	H1.2.
	syl	armed
	pron	<a:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	prepared for conflict or any difficulty.
armed	H2.0.a.
	syl	armed
	pron	<a:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an arm or arms.
armed	H2.0.b.
	syl	armed
	pron	<a:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination; long-armed
	def	;
armed forces	0.
	syl	armed forc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the military forces of a nation or nations, including the army, navy, air force, marines, etc.
Armenia	1.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:a
	pron	<a:1mEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W Asia, now divided among the Soviet Union, Turkey, and Iran: formerly a kingdom, with origins in the 12th century #7b.c.
Armenia	2.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:a
	pron	<a:1mEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Colombia: centre of a coffee-growing district. Pop.: 135615 (1973).
Armenian	1.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:an
	pron	<a:1mEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Armenia or an Armenian-speaking person elsewhere.
Armenian	2.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:an
	pron	<a:1mEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Armenians: an Indo-European language probably belonging to the Thraco-Phrygian branch, but containing many non-Indo-European elements.
Armenian	3.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:an
	pron	<a:1mEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the Armenian Church or its doctrines. {~}
Armenian	4.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:an
	pron	<a:1mEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Armenia, its inhabitants, their language, or the Armenian Church.
Armenian Church	0.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:an Church
	pos	n.
	def	the national Church of Armenia, founded in the early fourth century #7a.d., the dogmas and liturgy of which are similar to those of the Orthodox Church.
Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ar+me+ni:an So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, bordering on Iran in the south and Turkey in the west: mountainous, rising over 4000 m (13000 ft.). Capital: Yerevan. Pop.: 2491873 (1970). Area: 229800 sq. km (11490 sq. miles).
Armentieres	0.
	syl	Ar+men+ti*`eres
	pron	<1a:m*n2ti*z>, French <arm*~a1tje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France: site of battles in both World Wars. Pop.: 27473 (1975).
armes parlantes	ety	literally: speaking arms 
armes parlantes	0.
	syl	armes par+lantes
	qual	French
	def	arm par#!l*~a$:t) arms using devices to illustrate the name of the bearers, such as a rose and a wall to illustrate the name
armet	ety	C16: from Old French, from Old Spanish almete, from Old French #7helmet 
armet	0.
	syl	ar+met
	pron	<1a:met>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting medieval visored helmet with a neck guard.
armfuls	infl
	head	armful
	syl	arm+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armful	0.
	syl	arm+ful
	pron	<1a:mful>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that can be held by one or both arms.
armhole	0.
	syl	arm+hole
	pron	<1a:m2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening in an article of clothing through which the arm passes and to which a sleeve is often fitted.
armiger	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin: squire, from Latin: armour-bearer, from arma arms+ gerere to carry, bear
armiger	1.
	syl	ar+mi+ger
	pron	<1a:miJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person entitled to bear heraldic arms, such as a sovereign or nobleman.
armiger	2.
	syl	ar+mi+ger
	pron	<1a:miJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a squire carrying the armour of a medieval knight.
armigerous	sub
	head	armiger
	syl	ar+mig+er+ous
	pron	<a:1miJ*r*s>
	pos	adj.
armillary	ety	C17: from New Latin armillaris, from Latin armilla bracelet
armillary	0.
	syl	ar+mil+lar:y
	pron	<1a:mil*ri>, <a:1mil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bracelets.
armillary sphere	0.
	syl	ar+mil+lar:y sphere
	pos	n.
	def	a model of the celestial sphere consist?!ing of rings representing the relative positions of the celestial equator, ecliptic, etc., used by early astronomers for determining the positions of stars.
arming	1.
	syl	arm+ing
	pron	<1a:miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking arms or providing with arms.
arming	2.
	syl	arm+ing
	pron	<1a:miG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a greasy substance, such as tallow, packed into the recess at the bottom of a sounding lead to pick up samples of sand, gravel, etc., from the bottom.
Arminian	1.
	syl	Ar+min:i+an
	pron	<a:1mini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or believing in the Christian Protestant doctrines of Jacobus Arminius, published in 1610, which rejected absolute predestination and insisted that the sovereignty of God is compatible with free will in man. These doctrines deeply influenced Wesleyan and Methodist theology. {~}
Arminian	2.
	syl	Ar+min:i+an
	pron	<a:1mini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a follower of such doctrines. &- {Ar+#!min@.i+an+@!ism}
Jacobus	infl
	head	Arminius
	syl	Ja:co:bus
	pron	<J*1k*ub*s>
	pos	n.
Arminius	0.
	syl	Ar:min:i:us
	pron	<a:1mini*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1560-1609, Dutch Protestant theologian.
armipotent	ety	C14: from Latin armipot*_ens, from arma arms+ pot*_ens powerful, from posse to be able
armipotent	0.
	syl	ar+mip:o+tent
	pron	<a:1mip*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	strong in arms or war.
armipotence	sub
	head	armipotent
	syl	ar+1mip:o+tence
	pos	n.
armistice	ety	C18: from New Latin armistitium, from Latin arma arms+ sistere to stop, stand still
armistice	0.
	syl	ar+mi+stice
	pron	<1a:mistis>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement between opposing armies to suspend hostilities in order to discuss peace terms; truce.
Armistice Day	0.
	syl	Ar+mi+stice Day
	pos	n.
	def	the anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended World War I, on Nov. 11, 1918, now kept on Remembrance Sunday. See also {Remembrance Day}. U.S. name: {Veterans Day}.
armlet	1.
	syl	arm+let
	pron	<1a:mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small arm, as of a lake, the sea, etc.
armlet	2.
	syl	arm+let
	pron	<1a:mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a band or bracelet worn round the arm for ornament, identification, etc.
armlet	3.
	syl	arm+let
	pron	<1a:mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short sleeve on a garment.
armoire	ety	C16: from French, from Old French armaire, from Latin arm*_arium chest, closet; see #7ambry 
armoire	0.
	syl	ar+moire
	pron	<a:m1wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cabinet, originally used for storing weapons.
armor	0.
	syl	ar+mor
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {armour}.
armorial	1.
	syl	ar+mo+ri+al
	pron	<a:1mc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to heraldry or heraldic arms.
armorial	2.
	syl	ar+mo+ri+al
	pron	<a:1mc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of coats of arms.
Armorica	0.
	syl	Ar+mor:i+ca
	pron	<a:1morik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient name for Brittany.
Armorican	sub
	head	Armorica
	syl	Ar+1mor:i+can
	pos	n. adj.
armories	infl
	head	armory
	syl	ar+mor:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armory	1.
	syl	ar+mor:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another name for {heraldry}.
armory	2.
	syl	ar+mor:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {armoury}. &- {#!ar+mor+ist}
armour	ety	C13: from Old French armure, from Latin arm*_atur*_a armour, equipment
armor	alt
	head	armour
	or	armour
	syl	ar+mor
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
armour	1.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any defensive covering, esp. that of metal, chain mail, etc., worn by medieval warriors to prevent injury to the body in battle.
armour	2.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective metal plates on a tank, warship, etc.
armour	3.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	armoured fighting vehicles in general.
armour	4.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any protective covering, such as the shell of certain animals.
armour	5.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the watertight suit of a diver.
armour	6.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	heraldic insignia; arms.
armour	7.
	or	armor
	syl	ar+mour
	pron	<1a:m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip or cover with armour.
armour-bearer	0.
	syl	ar:mour-bear:er
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a retainer who carried the arms or armour of a warrior.
armored	alt
	head	armoured
	or	armoured
	syl	ar+mored
	pron	<1a:m*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
armoured	1.
	or	armored
	syl	ar+moured
	pron	<1a:m*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a protective covering, such as armour or bone.
armoured	2.
	or	armored
	syl	ar+moured
	pron	<1a:m*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprising units making use of armoured vehicles.
	exam	1	an armoured brigade.
armoured	3.
	or	armored
	syl	ar+moured
	pron	<1a:m*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of glass
	def	toughened.
armoured car	1.
	syl	ar+moured car
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a fast lightly armed and armoured vehicle, mainly used for reconnaissance.
armoured car	2.
	syl	ar+moured car
	pos	n.
	def	any vehicle strengthened by armoured plate, esp. a security van for transporting cash and valuables.
armorer	alt
	head	armourer
	or	armourer
	syl	ar+mor+er
	pron	<1a:m*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
armourer	1.
	or	armorer
	syl	ar+mour+er
	pron	<1a:m*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or mends arms and armour.
armourer	2.
	or	armorer
	syl	ar+mour+er
	pron	<1a:m*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed in the maintenance of small arms and weapons in a military unit.
armour plate	0.
	syl	ar+mour plate
	pos	n.
	def	a tough heavy steel, usually containing chromium, nickel, and molybdenum and often hardened on the surface, used for protecting warships, tanks, etc.
armory	alt
	head	armoury
	or	armoury
	syl	ar+mor:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
armouries	infl
	head	armoury
	or	armories
	syl	ar+mour:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armories	infl
	head	armoury
	or	armouries
	syl	ar+mor:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
armoury	1.
	or	armory
	syl	ar+mour:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a secure place for the storage of weapons.
armoury	2.
	or	armory
	syl	ar+mour:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which training in the use of arms and drill takes place.
armoury	3.
	or	armory
	syl	ar+mour:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where arms are made.
armoury	4.
	or	armory
	syl	ar+mour:y
	pron	<1a:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	armour generally; military supplies.
armpit	0.
	syl	arm+pit
	pron	<1a:m2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the small depression beneath the arm where it joins the shoulder. Technical name: {axilla}.
armrest	0.
	syl	arm+rest
	pron	<1a:m2rest>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a chair, sofa, etc., that supports the arm. Sometimes shortened to {arm}.
arms	ety	C13: from Old French armes, from Latin arma; see #7arm %2
arms	1.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	weapons collectively. See also {small arms}.
arms	2.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	military exploits.
	exam	1	prowess in arms.
arms	3.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the official heraldic symbols of a family, state, etc., including a shield with distinctive devices, and often supports, a crest, or other insignia.
arms	4.a.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	to carry weapons.
arms	4.b.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	to serve in the armed forces.
arms	4.c.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	to have a coat of arms.
in	5.
	head	arms
	or	under arms
	syl	in
	def	armed and prepared for war.
lay down one's arms	6.
	head	arms
	syl	lay down one's arms.
	def	to stop fighting; surrender.
arms	7.a.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a position of salute in which the rifle is brought up to a position vertically in line with the body, muzzle uppermost and trigger guard to the fore.
arms	7.b.
	syl	arms
	pron	<a:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the command for this drill.
take (up) arms	8.
	head	arms
	syl	take (up) arms.
	def	to prepare to fight.
to arms	9.
	head	arms
	syl	to arms&!
	def	arm yourselves&!
up in arms	10.
	head	arms
	syl	up in arms.
	def	indignant; prepared to protest strongly.
arms race	0.
	syl	arms race
	pos	n.
	def	the continuing attempt by two or more nations each to have available to it more and more powerful weapons than the other(s).
(Daniel) Louis	infl
	head	Armstrong
	syl	(Daniel) Lou:is
	pos	n.
Armstrong	0.
	syl	Arm:strong
	pron	<1a:m2stroG>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname 1900-71, U.S. jazz trumpeter and bandleader.
armure	ety	C19: from French: #7armour 
armure	0.
	syl	ar+mure
	pron	<1a:mju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a silk or wool fabric with a small cobbled pattern.
army	ety	C14: from Old French armee, from Medieval Latin arm*_ata armed forces; see #7armada 
armies	infl
	head	army
	syl	ar:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
army	1.
	syl	ar:my
	pron	<1a:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the military land forces of a nation.
army	2.
	syl	ar:my
	pron	<1a:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit usually consisting of two or more corps with supporting arms and services.
army	3.
	syl	ar:my
	pron	<1a:mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of an army.
	exam	1	army rations.
army	4.
	syl	ar:my
	pron	<1a:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	any large body of people united for some specific purpose.
army	5.
	syl	ar:my
	pron	<1a:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of people, animals, etc.; multitude.
army ant	0.
	syl	ar:my ant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mainly tropical American predatory ants of the subfamily which live in temporary nests and travel in vast hordes preying on other animals. Also called: {legionary ant}. See also {driver ant}.
Army List	0.
	syl	Ar:my List
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official list of all serving commissioned officers of the army and reserve officers liable for recall.
army worm	1.
	syl	ar:my worm
	pos	n.
	def	the caterpillar of a widely distributed noctuid moth, which travels in vast hordes and is a serious pest of cereal crops in North America.
army worm	2.
	syl	ar:my worm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar caterpillars.
Thomas (Augustine) 	infl
	head	Arne
	syl	Thom:as (Augustine) .
	pos	n.
Arne	0.
	syl	Arne
	pron	<a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1710-78, English composer, noted for his setting of Shakespearean songs and for his song
Arnhem	0.
	syl	Arn+hem
	pron	<1a:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Netherlands, capital of Gelderland province, on the Rhine: site of a World War II battle. Pop.: 126955 (1974 est.).
Arnhem Land	0.
	syl	Arn+hem Land
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Australia, in the N Northern Territory: mainly a reserve for Aborigines.
arnica	ety	C18: from New Latin, of unknown origin
arnica	1.
	syl	ar+ni+ca
	pron	<1a:nik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate or arctic plant of the genus typically having yellow flowers: family (composites).
arnica	2.
	syl	ar+ni+ca
	pron	<1a:nik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tincture of the dried flower heads of any of these plants, esp. used in treating bruises.
Achim von	infl
	head	Arnim
	syl	Ach:im von
	pron	<1a$xim> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Arnim	0.
	syl	Ar:nim
	pron	German <1arnim>
	pos	n.
	def	1781-1831, German romantic poet. He published, with Clemens Brentano, the collection of folk songs, (1805-08).
Arno	0.
	syl	Ar:no
	pron	<1a:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Italy, rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea. Length: about 240 km (150 miles).
Arnold	H1.0.
	syl	Ar+nold
	pron	<1a:nLd>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central England, in S Nottinghamshire. Pop.: 33254 (1971).
Malcolm	1.
	head	Arnold
	syl	Mal:colm.
	def	born 1921, English composer, esp. of orchestral works in a traditional idiom.
Matthew	2.
	head	Arnold
	syl	Mat:thew.
	def	1822-88, English poet, essayist, and literary critic, noted par?!ticularly for his poems (1853) and (1867), and for his (1865) and (1869).
Arnold	H2.3.
	syl	Ar:nold
	pron	<1a:nLd>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Thom@.as}. 1795-1842, English historian and educationalist, headmaster of Rugby School, noted for his reforms in public-school education.
aroid	ety	C19: from New Latin Arum type genus+-#7oid ; see #7arum 
aroid	1.
	syl	ar+oid
	pron	<1@rcid>, <1e*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {araceous}. of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants having small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large petaloid spathe. The family includes arum, calla, and anthurium.
aroid	2.
	syl	ar+oid
	pron	<1@rcid>, <1e*r->
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the
aroint thee	ety	C17: of unknown origin
ye	alt
	head	aroint thee
	or	aroint thee
	syl	ye
	pron	<*1rcint>
	pos	interj.
aroint thee	0.
	or	ye
	syl	a:roint thee
	pron	<*1rcint>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	away&! begone&!
aroma	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek: spice
aroma	1.
	syl	a:ro+ma
	pron	<*1r*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive usually pleasant smell, esp. of spices, wines, and plants.
aroma	2.
	syl	a:ro+ma
	pron	<*1r*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a subtle pervasive quality or atmosphere.
aromatic	1.
	syl	ar:o+mat+ic
	pron	<2@r*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a distinctive, usually fragrant smell.
aromatic	2.
	syl	ar:o+mat+ic
	pron	<2@r*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	having an unsaturated ring containing alternating double and single bonds, esp. containing a benzene ring; exhibiting aromaticity. Compare {aliphatic}.
aromatic	3.
	syl	ar:o+mat+ic
	pron	<2@r*1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a plant or drug, giving off a fragrant smell.
aromatically	sub
	head	aromatic
	syl	ar:o+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
aromaticity	1.
	syl	ar:o+ma+tic+i:ty
	pron	<*2r*um*1tisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of certain planar cyclic conjugated molecules, esp. benzene, of behaving like unsaturated molecules and undergoing substitution reactions rather than addition.
aromaticity	2.
	syl	ar:o+ma+tic+i:ty
	pron	<*2r*um*1tisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of having an aroma.
aromatise	alt
	head	aromatize
	or	aromatize
	syl	a:ro+ma+tise
	pron	<*1r*um*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
aromatize	1.
	or	aromatise
	syl	a:ro+ma+tize
	pron	<*1r*um*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make aromatic.
aromatize	2.
	or	aromatise
	syl	a:ro+ma+tize
	pron	<*1r*um*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (an aliphatic compound) to an aromatic compound.
aromatization	sub
	head	aromatize
	or	aromatisation
	syl	a:2ro+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
aromatisation	sub
	head	aromatize
	or	aromatization
	syl	a:2ro+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
arose	0.
	syl	a:rose
	pron	<*1r*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {arise}.
around	ety	C17 (rare earlier): from #7a -%2#7+round  #e Usage. In adverbial and prepositional senses round is now regarded by most speakers and writers of British English as a less formal variant of around, although historically it is the better established form. In American English, around has almost completely replaced round in these senses, except in a few fixed phrases such as all year round.
around	1.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	surrounding, encircling, or enclosing.
	exam	1	a band around her head.
around	2.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	on all or most sides of.
	exam	1	to look around one.
around	3.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	on or outside the circumference or perimeter of.
	exam	1	the stands around the racecourse.
around	4.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	situated at various points in.
	exam	1	a lot of shelves around the house.
around	5.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	from place to place in.
	exam	1	driving around Ireland.
around	6.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	somewhere in or near.
	exam	1	to stay around the house.
around	7.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	making a circuit or partial circuit about.
	exam	1	the ring road around the town.
around	8.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	reached by making a partial circuit about something.
	exam	1	the shop around the corner.
around	9.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	revolving round a centre or axis.
	exam	1	the earth's motion around its axis.
around	10.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	so as to have a basis in.
	exam	1	the story is built around a good plot.
around	11.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	approximately in.
	exam	1	it happened around 1957, I think.
around	12.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	on all or most sides.
	exam	1	the garden is fenced all around;
	exam	2	the crowd gathered around.
around	13.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	on or outside the circumference or perimeter.
	exam	1	the racing track is two miles around.
around	14.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	in all directions from a point of reference.
	exam	1	he owns the land for ten miles around.
around	15.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	to all members of a group.
	exam	1	pass the food around.
around	16.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the vicinity, esp. restlessly but idly.
	exam	1	to wait around;
	exam	2	stand around.
around	17.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	here and there; in no particular place or direction.
	exam	1	to sleep around.
around	18.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	in rotation or revolution.
	exam	1	the wheels turn around.
around	19.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	by a circuitous route.
	exam	1	the road to the farm goes around by the pond.
around	20.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	def	to a specific place.
	exam	1	she came around to see me.
around	21.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	usage	Informal. of people
	def	active and prominent in a particular area or profession.
	exam	1	some pop stars are around for only a few years.
around	22.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	present in some place (the exact location being inexact).
	exam	1	he's around here somewhere.
around	23.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in circulation; available.
	exam	1	that type of phone has been around for some years now.
around	24.
	syl	a:round
	pron	<*1raund>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to many places, so as to have gained considerable experience, often of a worldly or social nature.
	exam	1	he gets around;
	exam	2	I've been around.
arouse	1.
	syl	a:rouse
	pron	<*1rauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evoke or elicit (a reaction, emotion, or response); stimulate.
arouse	2.
	syl	a:rouse
	pron	<*1rauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to awaken from sleep.
arousal	sub
	head	arouse
	syl	a:1rous+al
	pos	n.
arouser	sub
	head	arouse
	syl	a:1rous+er
	pos	n.
Arp	0.
	syl	Arp
	qual	French
	def	arp) {Jean} (#f?~a) {Hans} (hans). 1887-1966, Alsatian sculptor, painter, and poet, cofounder of the Dada movement in Zurich, noted particularly for his abstract organic sculptures based on natural forms.
Arp'ad	0.
	syl	Ar:p*'ad
	pron	<1a:pa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	died 907 #7a.d., Magyar chieftain who conquered Hungary in the late ninth century.
arpeggio	ety	C18: from Italian, from arpeggiare to perform on the harp, from arpa #7harp 
arpeggios	infl
	head	arpeggio
	syl	ar+peg+gi:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arpeggio	1.
	syl	ar+peg+gi:o
	pron	<a:1peJi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a chord whose notes are played in rapid succession rather than simultaneously.
arpeggio	2.
	syl	ar+peg+gi:o
	pron	<a:1peJi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an ascending and descending figuration used in practising the piano, voice, etc.
arpent	ety	C16: from Old French, probably from Late Latin arepennis half an acre, of Gaulish origin; related to Middle Irish airchenn unit of land measure
arpent	0.
	syl	ar+pent
	pron	<1a:p*nt>, French <ar1p*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a former French unit of area, approximately equal to one acre, still used in parts of Canada.
arquebus	ety	C16: via Old French harquebuse from Middle Dutch hakebusse, literally: hook gun, from hake hook+ busse box, gun, from Late Latin busis box
harquebus	alt
	head	arquebus
	or	arquebus
	syl	har+que+bus
	pos	n.
arquebus	0.
	or	harquebus
	syl	ar+que+bus
	pron	<1a:kwib*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable long-barrelled gun dating from the 15th century: fired by a wheel-lock or matchlock. Also: {hackbut, hagbut}.
arr	1.
	syl	arr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	arranged (by).
arr	2.
	syl	arr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	arrival.
arr	3.
	syl	arr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	arrive(d).
arrack	ety	C17: from Arabic `araq sweat, sweet juice, liquor
arak	alt
	head	arrack
	or	arrack
	syl	ar:ak
	pron	<1@r*k>
	pos	n.
arrack	0.
	or	arak
	syl	ar+rack
	pron	<1@r*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse spirit distilled in various Eastern countries from grain, rice, sugar cane, etc.
arraign	ety	C14: from Old French araisnier to speak, accuse, from #7{a -%2}#7+ raisnier, from Vulgar Latin rati*_on*_are (unattested) to talk, argue, from Latin rati*_o a reasoning
arraign	1.
	syl	ar+raign
	pron	<*1rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (a prisoner) before a court to answer an indictment.
arraign	2.
	syl	ar+raign
	pron	<*1rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call to account; complain about; accuse.
arraigner	sub
	head	arraign
	syl	ar+1raign+er
	pos	n.
arraignment	sub
	head	arraign
	syl	ar+1raign+ment
	pos	n.
Arran	0.
	syl	Ar+ran
	pron	<1@r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the SW coast of Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde. Pop.: 3567 (1971). Area: 427 sq. km (165 sq. miles).
arrange	ety	C14: from Old French arangier, from #7a -%2#7+ rangier to put in a row, #7range 
arrange	1.
	syl	ar+range
	pron	<*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a proper, systematic, or decorative order.
arrange	2.
	syl	ar+range
	pron	<*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to arrive at an agreement or understanding about; settle.
arrange	3.
	syl	ar+range
	pron	<*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by for; when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to make plans or preparations in advance (for something).
	exam	1	we arranged for her to be met.
arrange	4.
	syl	ar+range
	pron	<*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt (a musical composition) for performance in a different way, esp. on different instruments.
arrange	5.
	syl	ar+range
	pron	<*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt (a play, etc.) for broadcasting.
arrange	6.
	syl	ar+range
	pron	<*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to come to an agreement.
arrangeable	sub
	head	arrange
	syl	ar+1range+a:ble
	pos	adj.
arranger	sub
	head	arrange
	syl	ar+1rang+er
	pos	n.
arrangement	1.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of arranging or being arranged.
arrangement	2.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the form in which things are arranged.
	exam	1	he altered the arrangement of furniture in the room.
arrangement	3.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing composed of various ordered parts; the result of arranging.
	exam	1	a flower arrangement.
arrangement	4.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a preparatory measure taken or plan made; preparation.
arrangement	5.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement or settlement; understanding.
arrangement	6.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adaptation of a piece of music for performance in a different way, esp. on different instruments from those for which it was originally composed.
arrangement	7.
	syl	ar+range+ment
	pron	<*1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adaptation (of a play, etc.) for broadcasting.
arrant	ety	C14: variant of #7errant (wandering, vagabond); sense developed from its frequent use in phrases like arrant thief (hence: notorious) &- #!ar+rant+ly adv.
arrant	0.
	syl	ar+rant
	pron	<1@r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	utter; out-and-out.
	exam	1	an arrant fool.
arras	0.
	syl	ar+ras
	pron	<1@r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a wall hanging, esp. of tapestry.
Arras	0.
	syl	Ar+ras
	pron	<1@r*s>, French <a1ra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France: formerly famous for tapestry; severely damaged in both World Wars. Pop.: 50396 (1975).
array	ety	C13: from Old French aroi arrangement, from arayer to arrange, of Germanic origin; compare Old English ar*_@adan to make ready
array	1.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	an impressive display or collection.
array	2.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	an orderly or regular arrangement, esp. of troops in battle order.
array	3.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	rich clothing; apparel.
array	4.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a sequence of numbers or symbols in a specified order.
array	5.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set of numbers or symbols arranged in rows and columns, as in a determinant or matrix.
array	6.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an arrangement of aerials spaced to give desired directional characteristics, used esp. in radar.
array	7.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a panel of jurors.
array	8.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	the arming of military forces.
array	9.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress in rich attire; adorn.
array	10.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in order, esp. troops for battle; marshal.
array	11.
	syl	ar+ray
	pron	<*1rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to draw up (a panel of jurors).
arrayal	sub
	head	array
	syl	ar+1ray+al
	pos	n.
arrears	ety	C18: from obsolete arrear (adv.) behindhand, from Old French arere, from Medieval Latin adretr*_o, from Latin ad to+ retr*_o backwards
arrears	1.
	syl	ar+rears
	pron	<*1ri*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	Also called: {arrearage}. something outstanding or owed.
in arrears	2.
	head	arrears
	or	arrear
	syl	in arrears
	def	late in paying a debt or meeting an obligation.
arrest	ety	C14: from Old French arester, from Vulgar Latin arrest*_are (unattested), from Latin ad at, to+ rest*_are to stand firm, stop
arrest	1.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a person) of liberty by taking him into custody, esp. under lawful authority.
arrest	2.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize (a ship) under lawful authority.
arrest	3.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slow or stop the development or progress of (a disease, growth, etc.).
arrest	4.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch and hold (one's attention, sight, etc.).
arrest judgment	5.
	head	arrest
	syl	arrest judgment.
	qual	Law.
	def	to stay proceedings after a verdict, on the grounds of error or possible error. {~}
arrest	6.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of taking a person into custody, esp. under lawful authority.
arrest	7.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of seizing and holding a ship under lawful authority.
arrest	8.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the state of being held, esp. under lawful authority.
	exam	1	under arrest.
arrest	9.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {ar+res+ta+tion} (@!@ar$es#!te$I#s$$n). the slowing or stopping of the development or progress of something.
arrest	10.
	syl	ar+rest
	pron	<*1rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the stopping or sudden cessation of motion of something.
	exam	1	a cardiac arrest.
arrestable	1.
	syl	ar+rest+a:ble
	pron	<*1rest*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be arrested.
arrestable	2.
	syl	ar+rest+a:ble
	pron	<*1rest*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an offence
	def	such that an offender may be arrested without a warrant.
arrester	1.
	syl	ar+rest+er
	pron	<*1rest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who arrests.
arrester	2.
	syl	ar+rest+er
	pron	<*1rest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that stops or checks motion, esp. a mechanism of wires for slowing aeroplanes as they land on an aircraft carrier.
arresting	0.
	syl	ar+rest+ing
	pron	<*1restiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	attracting attention; striking.
arrestingly	sub
	head	arresting
	syl	ar+1rest+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
arrestment	0.
	syl	ar+rest+ment
	pron	<*1restm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	the seizure of money or property to prevent a debtor paying one creditor in advance of another.
arrest of judgment	0.
	syl	ar+rest of judg+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a stay of proceedings after a verdict, on the grounds of error or possible error.
Arretine ware	0.
	syl	Ar+re+tine ware
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {Samian ware} (sense 2)}.
Arretium	0.
	syl	Ar+re+ti:um
	pron	<@1rEti*m>, <-1ret->
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Latin name of {Arezzo}.
Arretine	sub
	head	Arretium
	syl	Ar+re+tine
	pron	<1@ri2tIn>
	pos	adj.
Svante August	infl
	head	Arrhenius
	syl	Svan:te Au:gust
	pron	<1svant*> <1august>
	pos	n.
Arrhenius	0.
	syl	Ar:rhe:ni:us
	pron	Swedish <a1rA:nius>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1927, Swedish chemist and physicist, noted for his work on the theory of electrolytic dissociation: Nobel prize for chemistry 1903.
arrhythmia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek arrhuthmia, from #7{a -%1}#7+ rhuthmos #7rhythm 
arrhythmia	0.
	syl	ar+rhyth+mi:a
	pron	<*1riDmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any variation from the normal rhythm in the heartbeat.
arriere-ban	ety	C16: from French, changed from Old French herban call to arms, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German heriban, from heri army+ ban summons, #7{ban %2}
arriere-ban	1.
	syl	ar:ri*`ere-ban
	pron	French <arjer1b*~a>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval France
	def	a summons to the king's vassals to do military service.
arriere-ban	2.
	syl	ar:ri*`ere-ban
	pron	French <arjer1b*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the vassals so assembled for military service.
arriere-pens'ee	ety	C19: literally: behind thought
arriere-pens'ee	0.
	syl	ar:ri*`ere-pen:s*'ee
	pron	French. <arjerp?~a1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	an unrevealed intention; mental reservation.
Ar Rimal	0.
	syl	Ar Ri+mal
	pron	<a:r> <ri1ma:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rub` al Khali}.
arris	ety	C17: apparently from Old French areste beard of grain, sharp ridge; see #7ar*^ete 
arris	infl
	or	arrises
	syl	ar+ris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arrises	infl
	head	arris
	or	arris
	syl	ar+ris:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arris	0.
	syl	ar+ris
	pron	<1@ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp edge at the meeting of two surfaces at an angle with one another, as at two adjacent sides of a stone block.
arrival	1.
	syl	ar+ri+val
	pron	<*1rIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or time of arriving.
arrival	2.
	syl	ar+ri+val
	pron	<*1rIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that arrives or has arrived.
arrival	3.
	syl	ar+ri+val
	pron	<*1rIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the reaching of a condition or objective.
arrive	ety	C13: from Old French ariver, from Vulgar Latin arr*_ip*_are (unattested) to land, reach the bank, from Latin ad to+ r*_ipa riverbank
arrive	1.
	syl	ar+rive
	pron	<*1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to a certain place during or after a journey; reach a destination.
arrive	2.
	syl	ar+rive
	pron	<*1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to agree upon; reach.
	exam	1	to arrive at a decision.
arrive	3.
	syl	ar+rive
	pron	<*1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur eventually.
	exam	1	the moment arrived when pretence was useless.
arrive	4.
	syl	ar+rive
	pron	<*1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of a baby
	def	to be born.
arrive	5.
	syl	ar+rive
	pron	<*1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attain success or gain recognition.
arriver	sub
	head	arrive
	syl	ar+1riv+er
	pos	n.
arrivederci	0.
	syl	ar+ri+ve:der+ci
	pron	Italian. <2arrivA1derCi>
	pos	interj.
	def	goodbye.
arrivisme	0.
	syl	ar+ri+visme
	pron	<2@rE1vEzm*>, French <ari1vism>
	pos	n.
	def	unscrupulous ambition.
arriviste	ety	French: see #7arrive, -#7ist 
arriviste	0.
	syl	ar+ri+viste
	pron	<2@rE1vEst>, French <ari1vist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is unscrupulously ambitious.
arroba	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Arabic ar-rub` the quarter (of a quintal)
arroba	1.
	syl	ar+ro+ba
	pron	<*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, approximately equal to 11 kilograms, used in some Spanish-speaking countries.
arroba	2.
	syl	ar+ro+ba
	pron	<*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, approximately equal to 15 kilograms, used in some Portuguese-speaking countries.
arroba	3.
	syl	ar+ro+ba
	pron	<*1r*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid measure used in some Spanish-speaking countries with different values, but in Spain used as a wine-measure, approximately equal to 16 litres.
arrogant	ety	C14: from Latin arrog*_are to claim as one's own; see #7arrogate  &- #!ar+ro+gance n.
arrogant	0.
	syl	ar+ro+gant
	pron	<1@r*g*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one's own importance, merit, ability, etc.; conceited; overbearingly proud.
	exam	1	an arrogant teacher;
	exam	2	an arrogant assumption.
arrogantly	sub
	head	arrogant
	syl	ar+ro+gant+ly
	pos	adv.
arrogate	ety	C16: from Latin arrog*_are, from rog*_are to ask
arrogate	1.
	syl	ar+ro+gate
	pron	<1@r*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to claim or appropriate for oneself presumptuously or without justification.
arrogate	2.
	syl	ar+ro+gate
	pron	<1@r*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute or assign to another without justification.
arrogation	sub
	head	arrogate
	syl	ar+ro+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
arrogative	sub
	head	arrogate
	syl	ar+rog:a+tive
	pron	<*1rog*tiv>
	pos	adj.
arrogator	sub
	head	arrogate
	syl	ar+ro+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
arrondissement	ety	C19: from arrondir to make round, from #7{ab -%1}+ -rondir from rond #7round 
arrondissement	1.
	syl	ar+ron+disse+ment
	pron	French <ar?~cdis1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	the largest administrative subdivision of a department.
arrondissement	2.
	syl	ar+ron+disse+ment
	pron	French <ar?~cdis1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	a municipal district of certain large cities, esp. Paris.
arrow	ety	Old English arwe; related to Old Norse *"or, Gothic arhvazna, Latin arcus bow, #7{arch %1}
arrow	1.
	syl	ar+row
	pron	<1@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a long slender pointed weapon, usually having feathers fastened at the end as a balance, that is shot from a bow.
arrow	2.
	syl	ar+row
	pron	<1@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various things that resemble an arrow in shape, function, or speed, such as a sign or symbol indicating direction or position.
arrowhead	1.
	syl	ar:row+head
	pron	<1@r*u2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed tip of an arrow, often removable from the shaft.
arrowhead	2.
	syl	ar:row+head
	pron	<1@r*u2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles the head of an arrow in shape, such as a triangular decoration on garments used to reinforce joins.
arrowhead	3.
	syl	ar:row+head
	pron	<1@r*u2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic herbaceous plant of the genus esp. having arrow-shaped aerial leaves and linear submerged leaves: family
arrowroot	1.
	syl	ar:row+root
	pron	<1@r*u2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a white-flowered West Indian plant, whose rhizomes yield an easily digestible starch: family
arrowroot	2.
	syl	ar:row+root
	pron	<1@r*u2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the starch obtained from this plant.
arrowroot	3.
	syl	ar:row+root
	pron	<1@r*u2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants whose rhizomes or roots yield starch.
arrows	0.
	syl	ar+rows
	pron	<1@r*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {darts}.
arrowwood	0.
	syl	ar:row+wood
	pron	<1@r*u2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs, esp. certain viburnums, having long straight tough stems formerly used by North American Indians to make arrows.
arrowworm	0.
	syl	ar:row+worm
	pron	<1@r*u2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any small marine invertebrate of the genus having an elongated transparent body with fins and prehensile oral bristles: phylum (chaetognaths).
arroyo	ety	C19: from Spanish, probably related to Latin arr*_ugia shaft in a goldmine
arroyos	infl
	head	arroyo
	syl	ar+roy:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arroyo	0.
	syl	ar+roy:o
	pron	<*1rci*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southwestern U.S.
	def	a stream or brook.
Arru Islands	0.
	syl	Ar:ru Is+lands
	pron	<1a:ru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aru Islands}.
ass	alt
	head	arse
	or	arse
	syl	ass
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
arse	1.
	or	ass
	syl	arse
	pron	<a:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	the buttocks.
arse	2.
	or	ass
	syl	arse
	pron	<a:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	the anus.
arse	3.
	or	ass
	syl	arse
	pron	<a:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
arse	4.
	or	ass
	syl	arse
	pron	<a:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Slang.
	def	sexual intercourse.
arse	5.
	or	ass
	syl	arse
	pron	<a:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Austral. slang.
	def	effrontery; cheek. {~} Also called (for senses 2, 3): {arse+hole} (#!$a$:s@!h$$$ul).
ass about	alt
	head	arse
	or	around
	syl	ass a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
around	infl
	head	arse
	or	ass about
	syl	a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
arse	0.
	or	ass about
	syl	arse
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to play the fool; act stupidly, esp. in an irritating manner.
ass licker	alt
	head	arse licker
	or	arse licker
	syl	ass lick:er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
arse licker	0.
	or	ass licker
	syl	arse lick:er
	pron	<1a:s2lik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a person who curries favour. &- {#!arse-@!lick@.ing} {#!ass-@!lick@.ing}
arsenal	ety	C16: from Italian arsenale dockyard, from Arabic d*_ar si*_n`ah, from d*_ar house+ si*_n`ah manufacture
arsenal	1.
	syl	ar+se:nal
	pron	<1a:s*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a store for arms, ammunition, and other military items.
arsenal	2.
	syl	ar+se:nal
	pron	<1a:s*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a workshop or factory that produces munitions.
arsenal	3.
	syl	ar+se:nal
	pron	<1a:s*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a store of anything regarded as weapons.
	exam	1	an arsenal of destructive arguments.
arsenate	0.
	syl	ar+se:nate
	pron	<1a:s*2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of arsenic acid.
arsenic	ety	C14: from Latin arsenicum, from Greek arsenikon yellow orpiment, from Syriac zarn*_ig (influenced in form by Greek arsenikos virile)
arsenic	1.
	syl	ar+se:nic
	pron	<1a:snik>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic metalloid element, existing in several allotropic forms, that occurs principally in realgar and orpiment and as the free element. It is used in transistors, lead-based alloys, and high-temperature brasses. Symbol: As; atomic no.: 33; atomic wt.: 74.92; valency: 3 or 5; relative density: 5.73 grey; melting pt.: 817?%C at a pressure of 3MN/m%2 (grey); sublimes at 613?%C (grey).
arsenic	2.
	syl	ar+se:nic
	pron	<1a:snik>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {arsenic trioxide}.
arsenic	3.
	syl	ar+se:nic
	pron	<a:1senik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing arsenic, esp. in the pentavalent state.
arsenic acid	0.
	syl	ar+se:nic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous soluble crystalline solid used in the manufacture of arsenates and insecticides. Formula: H\3AsO\4.
arsenical	1.
	syl	ar+sen:i+cal
	pron	<a:1senikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing arsenic.
arsenical	2.
	syl	ar+sen:i+cal
	pron	<a:1senikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or insecticide containing arsenic.
arsenic trioxide	0.
	syl	ar+se:nic tri+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous powder used in the manufacture of glass and as an insecticide, rat poison, and weedkiller. Formula: As\2O\3.
arsenide	0.
	syl	ar+se:nide
	pron	<1a:s*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound in which arsenic is the most electronegative element.
arsenous	alt
	head	arsenious
	or	arsenious
	syl	ar+sen+ous
	pron	<1a:sin*s>
	pos	adj.
arsenious	0.
	or	arsenous
	syl	ar+se:ni+ous
	pron	<a:1sEni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing arsenic in the trivalent state.
arsenite	0.
	syl	ar+se:nite
	pron	<1a:si2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of arsenous acid.
arsenopyrite	0.
	syl	ar+se:no+py+rite
	pron	<2a:sin*u1pIrIt>, <a:2sen*->
	pos	n.
	def	a white or grey metallic mineral consisting of a sulphide of iron and arsenic in monoclinic crystalline form: an ore of arsenic. Formula: FeAsS. Also called: {mispickel}.
arsine	0.
	syl	ar+sine
	pron	<1a:sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous gas used in the manufacture of organic compounds, to dope transistors, and as a military poisonous gas. Formula: AsH\3.
arsis	ety	C18: via Late Latin from Greek, from airein to raise
arses	infl
	head	arsis
	syl	ar+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arsis	0.
	syl	ar+sis
	pron	<1a:sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	the long syllable or part on which the ictus falls in a metrical foot. Compare {thesis} (sense 6).
ARSM	0.
	syl	A.R.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Associate of the Royal School of Mines.
ars nova	ety	Latin, literally: new art
ars nova	0.
	syl	ars no:va
	pron	<1a:z> <1n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of music of the 14th century, characterized by great freedom and variety of rhythm and melody contrasted with the strictness of the music of the 13th century.
arson	ety	C17: from Old French, from Medieval Latin *_arsi*_o, from Latin *_ard*_ere to burn; see #7ardent 
arson	0.
	syl	ar+son
	pron	<1a:sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the act of intentionally or recklessly setting fire to another's property or to one's own property for some improper reason.
arsonist	sub
	head	arson
	syl	ar+son+ist
	pos	n.
arsphenamine	0.
	syl	ars+phen:a+mine
	pron	<a:s1fen*min>, <-2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug containing arsenic, formerly used in the treatment of syphilis and related infections.
ars poetica	0.
	syl	ars po+e:ti+ca
	pron	<1a:z> <p*u1etik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of poetry.
arsy-versy	ety	C16: from #7arse+ Latin versus turned, modelled on compounds like hurly-burly 
arsy-versy	1.
	syl	ars:y-vers:y
	pron	<1a:si1vR:si>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	backwards or upside down.
arsy-versy	2.
	syl	ars:y-vers:y
	pron	<1a:si1vR:si>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in reverse.
art	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin ars craftsmanship
art	H1.1.a.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the creation of works of beauty or other special significance.
art	H1.1.b.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an art movement.
art	H1.2.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of human skill (as distinguished from .
art	H1.3.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	imaginative skill as applied to representations of the natural world or figments of the imagination.
art	H1.4.a.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the products of man's creative activities; works of art collectively, esp. of the visual arts, sometimes also music, drama, dance, and literature.
art	H1.4.b.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; an art gallery.
	def	See also {arts, fine art}.
art	H1.5.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	excellence or aesthetic merit of conception or execution as exemplified by such works.
art	H1.6.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any branch of the visual arts, esp. painting.
art	H1.7.a.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any field using the techniques of art to display artistic qualities.
	exam	1	advertising art.
art	H1.7.b.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an art film.
art	H1.8.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	photographs or other illustrations in a newspaper, etc.
art	H1.9.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	method, facility, or knack.
	exam	1	the art of threading a needle;
	exam	2	the art of writing letters.
art	H1.10.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of rules or principles governing a particular human activity.
	exam	1	the art of government.
art	H1.11.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	artfulness; cunning.
get something down to a fine art	12.
	head	art
	syl	get something down to a fine art.
	def	to become highly proficient at something through practice.
art	ety	Old English eart, part of b*_eon to #7be 
art	H2.0.
	syl	art
	pron	<a:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic. used with the pronoun thou
	def	a singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {be}.
art	1.
	syl	art.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	article.
art	2.
	syl	art.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	artificial.
art	3.
	syl	art.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {arty}. artillery.
-art	0.
	syl	-art
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-ard}.
Antonin	infl
	head	Artaud
	syl	An:to:nin
	pron	<*~atc1n*~e>
	pos	n.
Artaud	0.
	syl	Ar:taud
	pron	French <ar1to>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1948, French stage director and dramatist, whose concept of the theatre of cruelty is expounded in (1932) and (1938).
Artaxerxes I	0.
	syl	Ar:ta:xerx:es I
	pron	<2a:t*1zR:ksEz>
	pos	n.
	def	died 425 #7b.c., king of Persia (465-425): son of Xerxes I.
Artaxerxes II	0.
	syl	Ar:ta:xerx:es II
	pos	n.
	def	died ??358 #7b.c., king of Persia (??404-??358). He defeated his brother Cyrus the Younger at Cunaxa (401).
Art Deco	ety	C20: shortened from art d*'ecoratif, after the Exposition des arts d*'ecoratifs held in Paris in 1925
Art Deco	0.a.
	syl	Art Dec:o
	pron	<1dek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of interior decoration, jewellery, architecture, etc., at its height in the 1930s and characterized by geometrical shapes, stylized natural forms, and symmetrical utilitarian designs adapted to mass production.
Art Deco	0.b.
	syl	Art Dec:o
	pron	<1dek*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an Art-Deco carpet.
artefact	ety	C19: from Latin phrase arte factum, from ars skill + facere to make
artifact	alt
	head	artefact
	or	artefact
	syl	ar+ti+fact
	pron	<1a:ti2f@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
artefact	1.
	or	artifact
	syl	ar+te+fact
	pron	<1a:ti2f@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	something made or given shape by man, such as a tool or a work of art, esp. an object of archaeological interest.
artefact	2.
	or	artifact
	syl	ar+te+fact
	pron	<1a:ti2f@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	a structure seen in tissue after death, fixation, staining, etc., that is not normally present in the living tissue.
artel	ety	from Russian artel', from Italian artieri artisans, from arte work, from Latin ars #7{art %1}
artel	1.
	syl	ar+tel
	pron	<a:1tel>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a cooperative union or organization, esp. of producers, such as peasants.
artel	2.
	syl	ar+tel
	pron	<a:1tel>
	pos	n.
	usage	in pre?!revolutionary Russia
	def	a quasi-cooperative association of people engaged in the same activity.
Artemis	0.
	syl	Ar:te:mis
	pron	<1a:timis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the virgin goddess of the hunt and the moon: the twin sister of Apollo. Roman counterpart: {Diana}. Also called: {Cynthia}.
artemisia	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek, probably from Artemis A#7rtemis 
artemisia	0.
	syl	ar+te+mi+si:a
	pron	<2a:ti1mEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous perennial plant of the genus of the N hemisphere, such as mugwort, sagebrush, and wormwood: family (composites).
arterial	1.
	syl	ar+te+ri:al
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting an artery or arteries.
	exam	1	arterial disease.
arterial	2.
	syl	ar+te+ri:al
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the usually bright red reoxygenated blood returning from the lungs or gills that circulates in the arteries.
arterial	3.
	syl	ar+te+ri:al
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	being a major route, esp. one with many minor branches.
	exam	1	an arterial road.
arterially	sub
	head	arterial
	syl	ar+1te+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
arterialise	alt
	head	arterialize
	or	arterialize
	syl	ar+te+ri+al+ise
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
arterialize	1.
	or	arterialise
	syl	ar+te+ri+al+ize
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (venous blood) into arterial blood by replenishing the depleted oxygen.
arterialize	2.
	or	arterialise
	syl	ar+te+ri+al+ize
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to vascularize (tissues).
arterialize	3.
	or	arterialise
	syl	ar+te+ri+al+ize
	pron	<a:1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with arteries.
arterialization	sub
	head	arterialize
	or	arterialisation
	syl	ar+2te+ri+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
arterialisation	sub
	head	arterialize
	or	arterialization
	syl	ar+2te+ri+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
arterio-	ety	from Greek; see #7artery 
arterio-	0.
	syl	ar:te:ri:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	artery or arteries.
	exam	1	arteriosclerosis.
arteriole	ety	C19: from New Latin arteriola, from Latin art*_eria #7artery 
arteriole	0.
	syl	ar+te+ri+ole
	pron	<a:1ti*ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anat.
	def	any of the small subdivisions of an artery that form thin-walled vessels ending in capillaries.
ses	infl
	head	arteriosclerosis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
arteriosclerosis	0.
	syl	ar+te+ri:o+scle:ro+sis
	pron	<a:2ti*ri*uskli1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a pathological condition of the circulatory system characterized by thickening and loss of elasticity of the arterial walls. Nontechnical name: {hardening of the arteries}.
arteriosclerotic	sub
	head	arteriosclerosis
	syl	ar+te+ri:o+scle:rot+ic
	pron	<a:2ti*ri*uskli1rotik>
	pos	adj.
arteriovenous	0.
	syl	ar+te+ri:o+ve:nous
	pron	<a:2ti*ri*u1vEn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting an artery and a vein.
arteritis	0.
	syl	ar+te+ri+tis
	pron	<2a:t*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	inflammation of an artery.
artery	ety	C14: from Latin art*_eria, related to Greek aort*_e the great artery, #7aorta 
arteries	infl
	head	artery
	syl	ar+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
artery	1.
	syl	ar+ter:y
	pron	<1a:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tubular thick-walled muscular vessels that convey oxygenated blood from the heart to various parts of the body. Compare {pulmonary artery, vein}.
artery	2.
	syl	ar+ter:y
	pron	<1a:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a major road or means of communication in any complex system.
artesian well	ety	C19: from French art*'esien, from Old French Arteis Artois, old province, where such wells were common
artesian well	0.
	syl	ar+te+sian well
	pron	<a:1tEzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a well sunk through im?!permeable strata into strata receiving water from an area at a higher altitude than that of the well, so that there is sufficient pressure to force water to flow upwards.
artful	1.
	syl	art+ful
	pron	<1a:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	cunning or tricky.
artful	2.
	syl	art+ful
	pron	<1a:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful in achieving a desired end.
artful	3.
	syl	art+ful
	pron	<1a:tful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	characterized by skill or art.
artful	4.
	syl	art+ful
	pron	<1a:tful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	artificial.
artfully	sub
	head	artful
	syl	art+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
artfulness	sub
	head	artful
	syl	art+ful+ness
	pos	n.
arthralgia	0.
	syl	ar+thral+gia
	pron	<a:1Tr@lJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	pain in a joint.
arthralgic	sub
	head	arthralgia
	syl	ar+1thral+gic
	pos	adj.
arthritis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: see #7arthro -#7, -#7itis 
arthritis	0.
	syl	ar+thri+tis
	pron	<a:1TrItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a joint or joints characterized by pain and stiffness of the affected parts, caused by gout, rheumatic fever, etc. See also {rheumatoid arthritis}.
arthritic	sub
	head	arthritis
	syl	ar+thrit+ic
	pron	<a:1Tritik>
	pos	adj. n.
arthro-	ety	from Greek arthron 
arthromere	0.
	syl	ar:thro+mere
	pron	<1a:Tr*2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the segments of the body of an arthropod.
arthromeric	sub
	head	arthromere
	syl	ar:thro+mer+ic
	pron	<2a:Tr*1merik>
	pos	adj.
arthropod	0.
	syl	ar:thro+pod
	pron	<1a:Tr*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any invertebrate of the phylum having jointed limbs, a segmented body, and an exoskeleton made of chitin. The group includes the crustaceans, insects, arachnids, and centipedes.
arthropodous	sub
	head	arthropod
	or	arthropodal
	syl	ar+throp:o+dous
	pron	<a:1Trop*d*s>
	pos	adj.
arthropodal	sub
	head	arthropod
	or	arthropodous
	syl	ar+1throp:o+dal
	pos	adj.
arthrospore	1.
	syl	ar:thro+spore
	pron	<1a:Tr*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sporelike cell of ascomycetous fungi and some algae produced by a breaking of the hyphae.
arthrospore	2.
	syl	ar:thro+spore
	pron	<1a:Tr*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a resting sporelike cell produced by some bacteria.
arthrosporic	sub
	head	arthrospore
	or	arthrosporous
	syl	ar+thro+1spor+ic
	pos	adj.
arthrosporous	sub
	head	arthrospore
	or	arthrosporic
	syl	ar+thro+1spor+ous
	pos	adj.
Arthur	1.
	syl	Ar:thur
	pron	<1a:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary king of the Britons in the sixth century #7a.d., who led Celtic resistance against the Saxons: possibly based on a historical figure; represented as leader of the Knights of the Round Table at Camelot.
Chester Alan	2.
	head	Arthur
	syl	Ches:ter Al:an.
	def	1830-86, 21st president of the U.S. (1881-85).
Arthurian	0.
	syl	Ar+thu+ri:an
	pron	<a:1Tju*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.
artic	0.
	syl	ar+tic
	pron	<a:1tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {articulated lorry}.
artichoke	ety	C16: from Italian articiocco, from Old Spanish alcarchofa, from Arabic al-kharsh*_uf 
artichoke	1.
	syl	ar+ti+choke
	pron	<1a:ti2C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {globe artichoke}. a thistle-like Eurasian plant, cultivated for its large edible flower head containing many fleshy scalelike bracts: family (composites).
artichoke	2.
	syl	ar+ti+choke
	pron	<1a:ti2C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the unopened flower head of this plant, which can be cooked and eaten.
artichoke	3.
	syl	ar+ti+choke
	pron	<1a:ti2C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Jerusalem artichoke}.
article	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin articulus small joint, from artus joint
article	1.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a class of objects; item.
	exam	1	an article of clothing.
article	2.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	an unspecified or previously named thing, esp. a small object.
	exam	1	he put the article on the table.
article	3.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct part of a subject or action.
article	4.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a written composition on a subject, often being one of several found in a magazine, newspaper, etc.
article	5.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a kind of determiner, occurring in many languages including English, that lacks independent meaning but may serve to indicate the specificity of reference of the noun phrase with which it occurs. See also {definite article, indefinite article}.
article	6.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a clause or section in a written document such as a treaty, contract, statute, etc.
article	7.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	often cap.
	def	See {article of faith, Thirty-nine Articles}.
article	8.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a topic or subject.
article	9.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind by a written contract, esp. one that governs a period of training.
	exam	1	an articled clerk in a solici?!tor's office.
article	10.
	syl	ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1a:tikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to accuse.
article of faith	1.
	syl	ar+ti+cle of faith
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	any of the clauses or propositions into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided.
article of faith	2.
	syl	ar+ti+cle of faith
	pos	n.
	def	a deeply held belief.
articles of association	1.
	syl	ar+ti+cles of as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the constitution and regulations of a registered company as required by the British Companies Acts.
articles of association	2.
	syl	ar+ti+cles of as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the document containing these.
Articles of Confederation	0.
	syl	Ar+ti+cles of Con+fed+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the agreement made by the original 13 states in 1777 establishing a confederacy to be known as the United States of America; replaced by the Constitution of 1788.
Articles of War	1.
	syl	Ar+ti+cles of War
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the disciplinary and legal procedures by which the naval and military forces of Great Britain were bound before the 19th century.
Articles of War	2.
	syl	Ar+ti+cles of War
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the regulations of the U.S. army, navy, and air force until the Uniform Code of Military Justice replaced them in 1951.
articular	ety	C15: from Latin articul*_aris concerning the joints, from articulus small joint; see #7article 
articular	0.
	syl	ar+tic:u+lar
	pron	<a:1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to joints or to the structural components in a joint.
articulate	ety	C16: from Latin articul*_are to divide into joints; see #7article 
articulate	1.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to express oneself fluently and coherently.
	exam	1	an articulate lecturer.
articulate	2.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power of speech.
articulate	3.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinct, clear, or definite; well-constructed.
	exam	1	an articulate voice;
	exam	2	an articulate document.
articulate	4.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Zoology. of arthropods and higher vertebrates
	def	possessing joints or jointed segments.
articulate	5.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or enunciate (words, syllables, etc.) clearly and distinctly.
articulate	6.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express coherently in words.
articulate	7.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	to be jointed or form a joint.
articulate	8.
	syl	ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<a:1tikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be separated into jointed segments.
articulately	sub
	head	articulate
	syl	ar+1tic:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
articulateness	sub
	head	articulate
	or	articulacy
	syl	ar+1tic:u+late+ness
	pos	n.
articulacy	sub
	head	articulate
	or	articulateness
	syl	ar+1tic:u+la+cy
	pos	n.
articulated lorry	0.
	syl	ar+tic:u+lat+ed lor+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a large lorry made in two separate sections, a tractor and a trailer, connected by a pivoted bar. U.S. name: {trailer truck}.
articulation	1.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of speaking or expressing in words.
articulation	2.a.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of articu?!lating a speech sound.
articulation	2.b.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound so produced, esp. a consonant.
articulation	3.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or the state of being jointed together.
articulation	4.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the form or manner in which something is jointed.
articulation	5.a.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint such as that between bones or arthropod segments.
articulation	5.b.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which jointed parts are connected.
articulation	6.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the part of a plant at which natural separation occurs, such as the joint between leaf and stem.
articulation	7.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<a:2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint or jointing.
articulatory	sub
	head	articulation
	syl	ar+1tic:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
articulator	1.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tor
	pron	<a:1tikju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ar?!ticulates.
articulator	2.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+tor
	pron	<a:1tikju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	any vocal organ that takes part in the production of a speech sound. Such organs are of two types: those that can move, such as the tongue, lips, etc. ({active articulators}) , and those that remain fixed, such as the teeth, the hard palate, etc. ({passive articulators) }.
articulatory phonetics	0.
	syl	ar+tic:u+la+to:ry pho+net+ics
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of phonetics concerned with the production of speech sounds. Compare {acoustic phonetics}.
artifact	0.
	syl	ar+ti+fact
	pron	<1a:ti2f@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {artefact}.
artifice	ety	C16: from Old French, from Latin artificium skill, from artifex one possessed of a specific skill, from ars skill+ -fex, from facere to make
artifice	1.
	syl	ar+ti+fice
	pron	<1a:tifis>
	pos	n.
	def	a clever expedient; ingenious stratagem.
artifice	2.
	syl	ar+ti+fice
	pron	<1a:tifis>
	pos	n.
	def	crafty or subtle deception.
artifice	3.
	syl	ar+ti+fice
	pron	<1a:tifis>
	pos	n.
	def	skill; cleverness.
artifice	4.
	syl	ar+ti+fice
	pron	<1a:tifis>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilfully contrived device.
artifice	5.
	syl	ar+ti+fice
	pron	<1a:tifis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	craftsmanship.
artificer	1.
	syl	ar+tif:i+cer
	pron	<a:1tifis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilled craftsman.
artificer	2.
	syl	ar+tif:i+cer
	pron	<a:1tifis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clever or inventive designer.
artificer	3.
	syl	ar+tif:i+cer
	pron	<a:1tifis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a serviceman trained in mechanics.
artificial	ety	C14: from Latin artifici*_alis belonging to art, from artificium skill, #7artifice 
artificial	1.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by man; not occurring naturally.
	exam	1	artificial materials of great strength.
artificial	2.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	made in imitation of a natural product, esp. as a substitute; not genuine.
	exam	1	artificial cream.
artificial	3.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	pretended; assumed; insincere.
	exam	1	an artificial manner.
artificial	4.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in spontaneity; affected.
	exam	1	an artificial laugh.
artificial	5.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	relating to superficial characteristics not based on the interrelationships of organisms.
	exam	1	an artificial classification.
artificiality	sub
	head	artificial
	syl	ar+ti+fi+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2a:ti2fi?!Si1@liti>
	pos	n.
artificially	sub
	head	artificial
	syl	ar+ti+1fi+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
artificial feel	0.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial feel
	pos	n.
	def	a system, used in aircraft that have fully powered control surfaces, providing the pilot with simulated aerodynamic forces on the controls.
artificial horizon	1.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gyro horizon}. an aircraft instrument, using a gyroscope, that indicates the aircraft's attitude in relation to the horizontal.
artificial horizon	2.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a level reflecting surface, such as one of mercury, that measures the altitude of a celestial body as half the angle between the body and its reflection.
artificial insemination	0.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial in+sem:i+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	introduction of spermatozoa into the vagina or uterus by means other than sexual union. See {AID, AIH}.
artificialise	alt
	head	artificialize
	or	artificialize
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial+ise
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
artificialize	0.
	or	artificialise
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial+ize
	pron	<2a:ti1fiS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render artificial.
artificial kidney	0.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial kid+ney
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a mechanical apparatus for performing haemodialysis.
artificial language	0.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	an invented language, esp. one intended as an international medium of communication or for use with computers. Compare {natural language}.
artificial respiration	1.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial res+pi+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any of various methods of restarting breathing after it has stopped, by manual rhythmic pressure on the chest, mouth-to-mouth breathing, etc.
artificial respiration	2.
	syl	ar+ti+fi+cial res+pi+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any method of maintaining respiration artificially, as by use of an iron lung.
artillery	ety	C14: from Old French artillerie, from artillier to equip with weapons, of uncertain origin
artillery	1.
	syl	ar+til+ler:y
	pron	<a:1til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	cannon or any mounted guns of higher calibre than machine guns.
artillery	2.
	syl	ar+til+ler:y
	pron	<a:1til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	troops or military units specializing in using such guns.
artillery	3.
	syl	ar+til+ler:y
	pron	<a:1til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science dealing with the use of guns.
artillery	4.
	syl	ar+til+ler:y
	pron	<a:1til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	devices for discharging heavy missiles, such as catapults or slings.
artillerymen	infl
	head	artilleryman
	syl	ar+til:ler:y+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
artilleryman	0.
	syl	ar+til:ler:y+man
	pron	<a:1til*rim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a serviceman who serves in an artillery unit.
artillery plant	0.
	syl	ar+til+ler:y plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical urticaceous plants of the genus such as all having stamens that discharge their pollen explosively.
artiodactyl	1.
	syl	ar+ti:o+dac+tyl
	pron	<2a:ti*u1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order having hooves with an even number of toes; an even-toed ungulate. The order includes pigs, hippopotamuses, camels, deer, cattle, and antelopes.
artiodactyl	2.
	syl	ar+ti:o+dac+tyl
	pron	<2a:ti*u1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
artiodactylous	sub
	head	artiodactyl
	syl	ar+ti:o+1dac+ty+lous
	pos	adj.
artisan	ety	C16: from French, from Old Italian artigiano, from arte #7{art %1}
artisan	1.
	syl	ar+ti+san
	pron	<1a:ti2z@n>, <2a:ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilled workman; craftsman.
artisan	2.
	syl	ar+ti+san
	pron	<1a:ti2z@n>, <2a:ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an artist.
artist	1.
	syl	art+ist
	pron	<1a:tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises or is skilled in an art, esp. painting, drawing, or sculpture.
artist	2.
	syl	art+ist
	pron	<1a:tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who displays in his work qualities required in art, such as sensibility and imagination.
artist	3.
	syl	art+ist
	pron	<1a:tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose profession requires artistic expertise, esp. a designer.
	exam	1	a commercial artist.
artist	4.
	syl	art+ist
	pron	<1a:tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in some task or occupation.
	exam	1	an artist at bricklaying.
artist	5.
	syl	art+ist
	pron	<1a:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an artisan.
artist	6.
	syl	art+ist
	pron	<1a:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. and Austral. slang.
	def	a person devoted to or proficient in something.
	exam	1	a booze artist;
	exam	2	a con artist.
artiste	1.
	syl	ar+tiste
	pron	<a:1tEst>, French <ar1tist>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainer, such as a singer or dancer.
artiste	2.
	syl	ar+tiste
	pron	<a:1tEst>, French <ar1tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is highly skilled in some occupation.
	exam	1	a hair artiste.
artistry	1.
	syl	art+ist+ry
	pron	<1a:tistri>
	pos	n.
	def	artistic workmanship, ability, or quality.
artistry	2.
	syl	art+ist+ry
	pron	<1a:tistri>
	pos	n.
	def	artistic pursuits.
artistry	3.
	syl	art+ist+ry
	pron	<1a:tistri>
	pos	n.
	def	great skill.
artless	1.
	syl	art+less
	pron	<1a:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from deceit.
	exam	1	an artless manner.
artless	2.
	syl	art+less
	pron	<1a:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	natural or simple; unpretentious.
	exam	1	artless elegance.
artless	3.
	syl	art+less
	pron	<1a:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without art or skill.
artless	4.
	syl	art+less
	pron	<1a:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	naive or awkward.
	exam	1	an artless remark.
artless	5.
	syl	art+less
	pron	<1a:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	ignorant, uneducated, or uncultured.
artlessly	sub
	head	artless
	syl	art+less+ly
	pos	adv.
artlessness	sub
	head	artless
	syl	art+less+ness
	pos	n.
art music	0.
	syl	art mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music written by a composer rather than passed on by oral tradition. Compare {folk music}.
Art Nouveau	ety	French, literally: new art
Art Nouveau	0.a.
	syl	Art Nou+veau
	pron	<1a:> <nu:1v*u>, French <ar> <nu1vo>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of art and architecture of the 1890s, characterized by swelling sinuous outlines and stylized natural forms, such as flowers and leaves.
Art Nouveau	0.b.
	syl	Art Nou+veau
	pron	<1a:> <nu:1v*u>, French <ar> <nu1vo>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an Art-Nouveau mirror.
Artois	0.
	syl	Ar+tois
	pron	French <ar1twa>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of N France.
art paper	0.
	syl	art pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a high-quality type of paper having a smooth coating of china clay or similar substance on it.
arthe	1.a.
	head	arts
	syl	arthe.
	def	imaginative, creative, and non?!scientific branches of knowledge considered collectively, esp. as studied academically.
arts	1.b.
	syl	arts
	pron	<a:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an arts degree.
arts	2.
	syl	arts
	pron	<a:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See {fine art}.
arts	3.
	syl	arts
	pron	<a:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cunning or crafty actions or plots; schemes.
art union	0.
	syl	art un+ion
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a lottery for prizes of cash or goods.
artwork	0.
	syl	art+work
	pron	<1a:t2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	all the original nontextual matter in a publication, esp. the illustrations.
artier	infl
	head	arty
	syl	art:i+er
	pos	adj.
artiest	infl
	head	arty
	syl	art:i+est.
	pos	adj.
arty	0.
	syl	art:y
	pron	<1a:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having an ostentatious or affected interest in or desire to imitate artists or artistic standards.
artiness	sub
	head	arty
	syl	art:i+ness
	pos	n.
Aruba	0.
	syl	A:ru+ba
	pron	<*1ru:b*>, Dutch <a1ry:ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the West Indies, in the Netherlands Antilles off the NW coast of Venezuela. Chief town: Oranjestad. Pop.: 61293 (1972 est.). Area: about 181 sq. km (70 sq. miles).
Aru Islands	0.
	syl	A:ru Is+lands
	pron	<1a:ru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in Indonesia, in the SW Moluccas. Area: about 8500 sq. km (3300 sq. miles).
arum	ety	C16: from Latin, variant of aros wake-robin, from Greek aron 
arum	1.
	syl	ar:um
	pron	<1e*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the aroid genus of Europe and the Mediterranean region, having arrow-shaped leaves and a typically white spathe. See also {cuckoopint}.
arum lily	2.
	head	arum
	syl	arum lily.
	def	another name for {{calla} (sense 1)}.
Arunachal Pradesh	0.
	syl	A:ru+na+chal Pra+desh
	pron	<2a:r*1na:kL> <pr*1deS>
	pos	n.
	def	a union territory of NE India, formed in 1972 from the former North East Frontier Agency. Capital: Shillong. Pop.: 467511 (1971). Area: 81426 sq. km (31756 sq. miles).
Arundel	0.
	syl	Ar+un+del
	pron	<1@r*nd*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in West Sussex: 11th-century castle. Pop.: 2382 (1971).
arundinaceous	ety	C17: from Latin harundin*_aceus, from harund*_o a reed
arundinaceous	0.
	syl	a:run+di+na+ceous
	pron	<*2r^ndi1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	resembling a reed.
aruspices	infl
	head	aruspex
	syl	a:rus+pi+ces
	pron	<-pi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aruspex	0.
	syl	a:rus+pex
	pron	<*1r^speks>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {haruspex}.
Aruwimi	0.
	syl	A:ru+wi+mi
	pron	<2a:ru:1wEmi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Za*"ire, rising near Lake Albert as the Ituri and flowing west into the River Congo (Za*"ire). Length: about 1288 km (800 miles).
arvo	0.
	syl	ar:vo
	pron	<1a:v*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	afternoon.
-ary	ety	from Latin -*_arius, -*_aria, -*_arium 
-ary	1.
	syl	-a:ry
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	of; related to; belonging to.
	exam	1	cautionary;
	exam	2	rudimentary.
-ary	2.a.
	syl	-a:ry
	pos	suffix.
	def	a person connected with or engaged in.
	exam	1	missionary.
-ary	2.b.
	syl	-a:ry
	pos	suffix.
	def	a thing relating to; a place for.
	exam	1	commentary;
	exam	2	aviary.
Aryan	ety	C19: from Sanskrit *_arya of noble birth
Arian	alt
	head	Aryan
	or	Aryan
	syl	Ar:i:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	n.
Aryan	1.
	or	Arian
	syl	Ar:y:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Nazi ideology
	def	a Caucasian of non-Jewish descent, esp. of the Nordic type.
Aryan	2.
	or	Arian
	syl	Ar:y:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any@T of@T the@T peoples@T supposedly@T descended from the Indo-Europeans, esp. a speaker of an Iranian or Indic language in ancient times.
Aryan	3.
	or	Arian
	syl	Ar:y:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of an Aryan or Aryans.
Aryan	4.
	or	Arian
	syl	Ar:y:an
	pron	<1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	Indo-European.
Aryanise	alt
	head	Aryanize
	or	Aryanize
	syl	Ar:y+an+ise
	pron	<1e*ri*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Aryanize	0.
	or	Aryanise
	syl	Ar:y+an+ize
	pron	<1e*ri*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in Nazi ideology
	def	to purge (politics and society) of all non-Aryan elements or people; make characteristically Aryan.
aryl	ety	C20: from #7ar (#7omatic) #7+ -#7yl 
aryl	1.
	syl	ar:yl
	pron	<1@ril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing an aromatic group.
	exam	1	aryl group or radical.
aryl	2.
	syl	ar:yl
	pron	<1@ril>
	pos	n.
	def	an organometallic compound in which a metal atom is bound to an aryl or molecule.
arytenoid	ety	C18: from New Latin arytaeno*_ides, from Greek arutainoeid*_es shaped like a ladle, from arutaina ladle
arytaenoid	alt
	head	arytenoid
	or	arytenoid
	syl	ar:y+tae+noid
	pron	<2@ri1tEncid>
	pos	adj.
arytenoid	1.
	or	arytaenoid
	syl	ar:y+te+noid
	pron	<2@ri1tEncid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	denoting either of two small cartilages of the larynx that are attached to the vocal cords.
arytenoid	2.
	or	arytaenoid
	syl	ar:y+te+noid
	pron	<2@ri1tEncid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	denoting any of three small muscles of the larynx that narrow the space between the vocal cords.
arytenoid	3.
	or	arytaenoid
	syl	ar:y+te+noid
	pron	<2@ri1tEncid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an arytenoid cartilage or muscle.
as	ety	Old English alsw*_a likewise; see #7also 
as	H1.1.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; often preceded by just
	def	while; when; at the time that.
	exam	1	he caught me as I was leaving.
as	H1.2.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in the way that.
	exam	1	dancing as only she can.
as	H1.3.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	that which; what.
	exam	1	I did as I was told.
as	H1.4.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; of
	def	which fact, event, etc. (referring to the previous statement).
	exam	1	to become wise, as we all know, is not easy.
as it were	5.
	head	as
	syl	as it were.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in a way; so to speak; as if it were really so.
as	H1.6.a.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	a military command to return to the previous position.
as	H1.6.b.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	a statement to withdraw something just said.
as	H1.7.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	since; seeing that.
	exam	1	as you're in charge here, you'd better tell me where to wait.
as	H1.8.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in the same way that.
	exam	1	he died of cancer, as his father had done.
as	H1.9.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in spite of the extent to which.
	exam	1	intelligent as you are, I suspect you will fail.
as	H1.10.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	for instance.
	exam	1	capital cities, as London.
as	H1.11.a.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	prep. conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used correlatively before an adjective or adverb and before a noun phrase or a clause to indicate identity of extent, amount, etc..
	exam	1	she is as heavy as her sister;
	exam	2	she is as heavy now as she used to be.
as	H1.11.b.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	prep. conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used with this sense after a noun phrase introduced by
as	H1.12.
	syl	as
	pron	<@z>, <unstressed> <*z>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in the role of; being.
	exam	1	as his friend, my opinions are probably biased.
as for	13.
	head	as
	or	to
	syl	as for
	usage	subordinating
	def	with reference to.
	exam	1	as for my past, I'm not telling you anything.
as from	14.
	head	as
	or	of
	syl	as from
	usage	subordinating; Formal. in expressions of time
	def	from.
	exam	1	fares will rise as from January 11.
as if	15.
	head	as
	or	though
	syl	as if
	usage	subordinating
	def	as it would be if.
	exam	1	he talked as if he knew all about it.
as (it) is	16.
	head	as
	syl	as (it) is.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in the existing state of affairs.
	exam	1	as it is, I shall have difficulty finishing all this work, without any more.
as per	17.
	head	as
	syl	as per.
	usage	subordinating
	def	See {{per} (sense 3)}.
as regards	18.
	head	as
	syl	as regards.
	usage	subordinating
	def	See {{regard} (sense 6)}.
as such	19.
	head	as
	syl	as such.
	usage	subordinating
	def	See { {such} (sense 3)}.
such as	20.
	head	as
	syl	such as.
	usage	subordinating
	def	See {{such} (sense 5)}.
as was	21.
	head	as
	syl	as was.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in a previous state.
as well	22.
	head	as
	syl	as well.
	usage	subordinating
	def	See {{well} (sense 12)}.
as yet	23.
	head	as
	syl	as yet.
	usage	subordinating
	def	up to now; so far.
as	ety	C17: from Latin *_as unity, probably of Etruscan origin
as	H2.1.
	syl	as
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman unit of weight approximately equal to 1 pound troy (373 grams).
as	H2.2.
	syl	as
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit and copper coin of ancient Rome.
As	1.
	syl	As
	qual	symbol for:; Chemistry.
	def	arsenic.
As	2.
	syl	As
	qual	symbol for:
	def	altostratus.
AS	1.
	syl	AS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {A.S}. Anglo-Saxon.
AS	2.
	syl	AS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	antisubmarine.
As	1.
	syl	As.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Asia(n).
As	2.
	syl	As.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Asiatic.
ASA	1.
	syl	A.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Amateur Swimming Asso?!ciation.
ASA	2.
	syl	A.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	American Standards Association.
ASABS	ety	C20: from American Standards Association/British Standard 
ASABS	0.
	syl	ASA/BS
	qual	abbrev.
	def	an expression of the speed of a photographic film, given as 0.8/ where is the exposure of a point 0.1 density units above the fog level on the characteristic curve of a particular sensitized material. Compare {DIN}.
asafoetida	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from asa gum (compare Persian az*_a mastic)+Latin foetidus evil-smelling, #7fetid 
asafetida	alt
	head	asafoetida
	or	asafoetida
	syl	as:a+fet:i+da
	pron	<2@s*1fetid*>
	pos	n.
asafoetida	0.
	or	asafetida
	syl	as:a+foet:i+da
	pron	<2@s*1fetid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter resin with an unpleasant onion-like smell, obtained from the roots of some umbelliferous plants of the genus formerly used to treat flatulence, hysteria, etc.
Asantehene	0.
	syl	A:san+te+he+ne
	pron	<@1S@nti2heni>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler of the Ashanti people of Ghana.
asarabacca	0.
	syl	as:a+ra+bac+ca
	pron	<2@s*r*1b@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial evergreen Eurasian plant, having kidney-shaped leaves and a single brownish flower: family
asarum	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: hazelwort, from Greek asaron 
asarum	0.
	syl	as:a+rum
	pron	<1@s*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried strong-scented root of the wild ginger plant: a flavouring agent and source of an aromatic oil used in perfumery, formerly used in medicine.
Asben	0.
	syl	As+ben
	pron	<@s1ben>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {A*"ir} (region of the Sahara).
asbestos	ety	C14 (originally applied to a mythical stone the heat of which could not be extinguished): via Latin from Greek: from asbestos inextin?!guishable, from #7{a -%1}#7+ sbennunai to extinguish &- as+#!bes+tine adj.
asbestos	0.a.
	syl	as+bes+tos
	pron	<@s1bestos>, <-t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fibrous amphibole and serpentine minerals, esp. chrysotile and tremolite, that are incombustible and resistant to chemicals. It is widely used in the form of fabric or board as a heat-resistant structural material.
asbestos	0.b.
	syl	as+bes+tos
	pron	<@s1bestos>, <-t*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	asbestos matting.
asbestosis	0.
	syl	as+bes+to+sis
	pron	<2@sbes1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the lungs resulting from chronic inhalation of asbestos particles.
Asc	0.
	syl	Asc.
	qual	Astrology. abbrev. for
	def	Ascendant.
Ascanius	0.
	syl	As:ca:ni:us
	pron	<@1skAni*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the son of Aeneas and Creusa; founder of Alba Longa, mother city of Rome. Also called: {Iulus}.
ascariasis	0.
	syl	as+ca+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2@sk*1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	infestation of the intestines with the roundworm causing abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, etc.
ascarid	ety	C14: from New Latin ascaridae, from Greek askarides, plural of askaris 
ascarid	0.
	syl	as+ca+rid
	pron	<1@sk*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic nematode worm of the family such as the common roundworm of man and pigs.
ascend	ety	C14: from Latin ascendere, from scandere 
ascend	1.
	syl	as+cend
	pron	<*1send>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or move up (a ladder, hill, slope, etc.); mount; climb.
ascend	2.
	syl	as+cend
	pron	<*1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope or incline upwards.
ascend	3.
	syl	as+cend
	pron	<*1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise to a higher point, level, degree, etc.
ascend	4.
	syl	as+cend
	pron	<*1send>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow (a river) upstream towards its source.
ascend	5.
	syl	as+cend
	pron	<*1send>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trace (a genealogy, etc.) back in time.
ascend	6.
	syl	as+cend
	pron	<*1send>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing or play (a scale, arpeggio, etc.) from the lower to higher notes.
ascend the throne	7.
	head	ascend
	syl	ascend the throne.
	def	to become king or queen.
ascendency	alt
	head	ascendancy
	or	ascendence
	syl	as+cend+en:cy
	pron	<*1send*nsi>
	pos	n.
ascendance	infl
	head	ascendancy
	or	ascendancy
	syl	as+cend+ance
	pos	n.
ascendence	infl
	head	ascendancy
	or	ascendency
	syl	as+cend+ence
	pos	n.
ascendancy	0.
	or	ascendance
	syl	as+cend+an:cy
	pron	<*1send*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being dominant, esp. through superior economic or political power.
ascendent	alt
	head	ascendant
	or	ascendant
	syl	as+cend+ent
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
ascendant	1.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	proceeding upwards; rising.
ascendant	2.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dominant, superior, or influential.
ascendant	3.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another term for {ascending}.
ascendant	4.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an ancestor.
ascendant	5.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or condition of dominance, superiority or control.
ascendant	6.a.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a point on the ecliptic that rises on the eastern horizon at a particular moment and changes as the earth rotates on its axis.
ascendant	6.b.
	or	ascendent
	syl	as+cend+ant
	pron	<*1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sign of the zodiac containing this point.
in the ascendant	7.
	head	ascendant
	syl	in the ascendant.
	def	increasing in influence, prosperity, etc.
ascender	1.a.
	syl	as+cend+er
	pron	<*1send*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of certain lower-case letters, such as or that extends above the body of the letter.
ascender	1.b.
	syl	as+cend+er
	pron	<*1send*>
	pos	n.
	def	any letter having such a part.
ascender	2.
	syl	as+cend+er
	pron	<*1send*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ascends.
ascending	1.
	syl	as+cend+ing
	pron	<*1sendiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving upwards; rising.
ascending	2.
	syl	as+cend+ing
	pron	<*1sendiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	sloping or curving upwards.
	exam	1	the ascending stem of a vine.
ascension	1.
	syl	as+cen+sion
	pron	<*1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ascending.
ascension	2.
	syl	as+cen+sion
	pron	<*1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrono?!my.
	def	the rising of a star above the horizon.
ascensional	sub
	head	ascension
	syl	as+1cen+sion+al
	pos	adj.
Ascension	H1.0.
	syl	As+cen+sion
	pron	<*1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the passing of Jesus Christ from earth into heaven (Acts 1:9).
Ascension	H2.0.
	syl	As+cen+sion
	pron	<*1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Atlantic, northwest of St. Helena: uninhabited until claimed by Britain in 1815. Pop.: 1231 (1971). Area: 88 sq. km (34 sq. miles).
Ascension Day	0.
	syl	As+cen+sion Day
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the 40th day after Easter, when the Ascension of Christ into heaven is celebrated.
Ascensiontide	0.
	syl	As+cen+sion+tide
	pron	<*1senS*n2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the ten days from Ascension Day to the day before Whit Sunday.
ascent	1.
	syl	as+cent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ascending; climb or upward movement.
	exam	1	the ascent of hot gases.
ascent	2.
	syl	as+cent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward slope; incline or gradient.
ascent	3.
	syl	as+cent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	movement back through time, as in tracing of earlier generations (esp. in the phrase {line of ascent) }.
ascertain	ety	C15: from Old French acertener to make certain
ascertain	1.
	syl	as+cer+tain
	pron	<2@s*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine or discover definitely.
ascertain	2.
	syl	as+cer+tain
	pron	<2@s*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make certain.
ascertainable	sub
	head	ascertain
	syl	as+cer+1tain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ascertainably	sub
	head	ascertain
	syl	as+cer+1tain+a:bly
	pos	adv.
ascertainment	sub
	head	ascertain
	syl	as+cer+1tain+ment
	pos	n.
ascesis	ety	C19: from Greek, from aske*^in to exercise
asceses	infl
	head	ascesis
	syl	as+ce:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ascesis	0.
	syl	as+ce:sis
	pron	<*1sEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of self-discipline.
ascetic	ety	C17: from Greek ask*_etikos, from ask*_et*_es, from aske*^in to exercise
ascetic	1.
	syl	as+cet+ic
	pron	<*1setik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises great self-denial and austerities and abstains from worldly comforts and pleasures, esp. for religious reasons.
ascetic	2.
	syl	as+cet+ic
	pron	<*1setik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the early Christian Church
	def	a monk.
ascetic	3.
	syl	as+cet+ic
	pron	<*1setik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	rigidly abstinent or abstemious; austere.
ascetic	4.
	syl	as+cet+ic
	pron	<*1setik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to ascetics or asceticism.
ascetic	5.
	syl	as+cet+ic
	pron	<*1setik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	intensely rigorous in religious austerities.
ascetically	sub
	head	ascetic
	syl	as+1cet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
asceticism	1.
	syl	as+cet:i+cism
	pron	<*1seti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the behaviour, discipline, or outlook of an ascetic, esp. of a religious ascetic.
asceticism	2.
	syl	as+cet:i+cism
	pron	<*1seti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles@T of@T ascetic@T practices,@T esp.@T in@T the@T early@T Christian Church.
asceticism	3.
	syl	as+cet:i+cism
	pron	<*1seti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the theory and system of ascetic practices.
Sholem	infl
	head	Asch
	syl	Sho:lem
	pron	<1S*ul*m>
	pos	n.
Asch	0.
	syl	Asch
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1957, U.S. writer, born in Poland, who wrote in Yiddish. His works include biblical novels.
Aschaffenburg	0.
	syl	A:schaf+fen+burg
	pron	German <a1SafN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Germany, on the River Main in Bavaria: seat of the Imperial Diet (1447); ceded to Bavaria in 1814. Pop.: 55100 (1970).
Roger	infl
	head	Ascham
	syl	Rog:er.
	pos	n.
Ascham	0.
	syl	As:cham
	pron	<1@sk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	??1515-68, English humanist writer and classical scholar: tutor to Queen Elizabeth I.
asci	0.
	syl	as:ci
	pron	<1@sI>, <1@skI>
	pos	n.
	def	plural of {ascus}.
ascidian	1.
	syl	as+cid+i:an
	pron	<*1sidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute marine invertebrate animal of the class such as the sea squirt, the adults of which are degenerate and sedentary: subphylum (tunicates).
ascidian tadpole	2.
	head	ascidian
	syl	ascidian tadpole.
	def	the free-swimming larva of an ascidian, having a tadpole-like tail containing the notochord and nerve cord.
ascidian	3.
	syl	as+cid+i:an
	pron	<*1sidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the
ascidium	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek askidion a little bag, from askos bag
ascidia	infl
	head	ascidium
	syl	as+cid:i:a
	pron	<-1sidi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ascidium	0.
	syl	as+cid+i:um
	pron	<*1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a plant that is shaped like a pitcher, such as the modified leaf of the pitcher plant.
ASCII	0.
	syl	ASCII
	pron	<1@skE>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	American standard code for information interchange: a computer code for representing alphanumeric characters.
ascites	ety	C14: from Latin: a kind of dropsy, from Greek askit*_es, from askos wineskin
ascites	infl
	syl	as+ci+tes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ascites	0.
	syl	as+ci+tes
	pron	<*1sItEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	accumulation of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity.
ascitic	sub
	head	ascites
	syl	as+cit+ic
	pron	<*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
asclepiadaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Ascl*_epias genus name, from Latin, from Greek askl*_epias, named after A#7sclepius 
asclepiadaceous	0.
	syl	as+cle+pi:a+da+ceous
	pron	<@2sklEpi*1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mostly tropical and subtropical flowering plants, including the milkweed and swallowwort, having pollen in the form of a waxy mass (pollinium).
Asclepiadean	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek Askl*_epiad*_es (about 270 #7b.c.) #7, who invented the verse form
Asclepiadean	1.
	syl	As+cle+pi:a+de:an
	pron	<@2sklEpi*1dE*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of or relating to a type of classical verse line consisting of a spondee, two or three choriambs, and an iamb.
Asclepiadean	2.
	syl	As+cle+pi:a+de:an
	pron	<@2sklEpi*1dE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	Also called: {Asclepiad}. an Asclepiadean verse.
Asclepius	0.
	syl	As:cle:pi:us
	pron	<*1sklEpi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a god of healing; son of Apollo. Roman counterpart: {Aesculapius}.
asco-	ety	from Greek askos bladder
asco-	0.
	syl	as:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a bladder or ascus.
	exam	1	ascomycete.
ascocarp	0.
	syl	as+co+carp
	pron	<1@sk*2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some ascomycetous fungi
	def	a globular structure containing the asci. See {apothecium, perithecium}.
ascogonia	infl
	head	ascogonium
	syl	as+co+go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ascogonium	0.
	syl	as+co+go+ni:um
	pron	<2@sk*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a female reproductive body in some ascomycetous fungi in which, after fertilization, the asci develop.
Ascoli Piceno	0.
	syl	As+co+li Pi+ce+no
	pron	Italian <1askoli> <pi1Ce:no>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central Italy, in the Marches: capital of the Roman province of Picenum; site of the massacre of all its Roman citizens in the Social War in 90 #7b.c. Pop.: 55053 (1971). Latin name: {Asculum Picenum}.
ascomycete	0.
	syl	as+co+my+cete
	pron	<2@sk*mI1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus of the class in which the spores (ascospores) are formed inside a club-shaped cell (ascus). The group includes yeast, penicillium, aspergillus, truffles, and certain mildews. &- {@!as+co+my+#!ce@.tous}
ascorbic acid	0.
	syl	a:scor+bic ac:id
	pron	<*1skc:bik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline vitamin present in plants, esp. citrus fruits, tomatoes, and green vegetables. A deficiency in the diet of man leads to scurvy. Formula: C\6H\8O\6. Also called: {vitamin C}.
ascospore	0.
	syl	as+co+spore
	pron	<1@sk*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the spores (usually eight in number) that are produced in an ascus.
ascot	ety	C20: named after A#7scot, where it was probably first worn
ascot	0.
	syl	as+cot
	pron	<1@sk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a cravat with wide square ends, usually secured with an ornamental stud.
Ascot	0.
	syl	As+cot
	pron	<1@sk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse race meeting held at Ascot, Berkshire, esp. {Royal Ascot}, a four-day meeting held in June: one of the chief events of the English racing year.
ascribe	ety	C15: from Latin ascr*_ibere to enroll, from ad in addition+ scr*_ibere to write
ascribe	1.
	syl	as+cribe
	pron	<*1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to credit or assign, as to a particular origin or period.
	exam	1	to ascribe parts of a play to Shakespeare.
ascribe	2.
	syl	as+cribe
	pron	<*1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute as a quality; consider as belonging to.
	exam	1	to ascribe beauty to youth.
ascribable	sub
	head	ascribe
	syl	as+1crib+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ascription	ety	C16: from Latin ascr*_ipti*_o, from ascr*_ibere to #7ascribe 
adscription	alt
	head	ascription
	or	ascription
	syl	ad+scrip+tion
	pron	<ad1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
ascription	1.
	or	adscription
	syl	as+crip+tion
	pron	<*1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ascribing.
ascription	2.
	or	adscription
	syl	as+crip+tion
	pron	<*1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement ascribing something to someone, esp. praise to God.
ascus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek askos bag
asci	infl
	head	ascus
	syl	as:ci
	pron	<1@sI>, <1@skI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ascus	0.
	syl	as+cus
	pron	<1@sk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a saclike structure that produces (usually) eight ascospores during sexual reproduction in ascomycetous fungi such as yeasts and mildews.
asdic	ety	C20: from A (nti-) S (ubmarine) D (etection) I (nvestigation) C (ommittee) 
asdic	0.
	syl	as+dic
	pron	<1@zdik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {echo sounder}.
-ase	ety	abstracted from #7diastase 
-ase	0.
	syl	-ase
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating an enzyme.
	exam	1	oxidase.
ASEAN	0.
	syl	A.S.E.A.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
aseity	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin aseitas, from Latin *_a from+ s*_e oneself
aseity	0.
	syl	a:se+i:ty
	pron	<A1sEiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	existence derived from itself, having no other source.
asepalous	0.
	syl	a:sep+al+ous
	pron	<@1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant or flower
	def	having no sepals.
asepsis	1.
	syl	a:sep+sis
	pron	<*1sepsis>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being free from living pathogenic organisms.
asepsis	2.
	syl	a:sep+sis
	pron	<*1sepsis>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	the methods of achieving a germ-free condition. &- {a@.#!sep+tic}
asexual	1.
	syl	a:sex:u+al
	pron	<A1sAksju*l>, <@->
	pos	adj.
	def	having no apparent sex or sex organs.
asexual	2.
	syl	a:sex:u+al
	pron	<A1sAksju*l>, <@->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of reproduction
	def	not involving the fusion of male and female gametes, as in vegetative reproduction, fission, and budding.
asexuality	sub
	head	asexual
	syl	a:2sex:u+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
asexually	sub
	head	asexual
	syl	a:1sex:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Asgarth	alt
	head	Asgard
	or	Asgard
	syl	As+garth
	pron	<1@sga:T>
	pos	n.
Asgard	0.
	or	Asgarth
	syl	As+gard
	pron	<1@sga:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the dwelling place of the principal gods, the Aesir.
ash	ety	Old English @asce; related to Old Norse, Old High German aska, Gothic azg*_o, Latin aridus dry
ash	H1.1.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the nonvolatile products and residue formed when matter is burnt.
ash	H1.2.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain compounds formed by burning. See {soda ash}.
ash	H1.3.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	fine particles of lava thrown out by an erupting volcano.
ash	H1.4.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a light silvery grey colour, often with a brownish tinge.
ash	ety	Old English @asc; related to Old Norse askr, Old Saxon, Old High German ask, Lithuanian uosis 
ash	H2.1.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	any oleaceous tree of the genus esp. of Europe and Asia, having compound leaves, clusters of small greenish flowers, and winged seeds.
ash	H2.2.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the close-grained durable wood of any of these trees, used for tool handles, etc.
ash	H2.3.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees resembling the ash, such as the mountain ash.
ash	H3.0.
	syl	ash
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the digraph as in Old English, representing a front vowel approximately like that of the in Modern English The character is also used to represent this sound in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
ashamed	ety	Old English *_ascamod, past participle of *_ascamian to shame, from scamu #7shame 
ashamed	1.
	syl	a:shamed
	pron	<*1SAmd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	overcome with shame, guilt, or remorse.
ashamed	2.
	syl	a:shamed
	pron	<*1SAmd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; foll. by of
	def	suffering from feelings of inferiority or shame in relation to (a person, thing, or deed).
ashamed	3.
	syl	a:shamed
	pron	<*1SAmd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; foll. by to
	def	unwilling through fear of humiliation, shame, etc.
ashamedly	sub
	head	ashamed
	syl	a:sham+ed+ly
	pron	<*1SAmidli>
	pos	adv.
Ashanti	1.
	syl	A:shan+ti
	pron	<*1S@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative region of central Ghana: former native kingdom, suppressed by the British in 1900 after four wars. Capital: Kumasi. Pop.: 1477397 (1970). Area: 24390 sq. km (9417 sq. miles).
Ashanti	2.
	syl	A:shan+ti
	pron	<*1S@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Ashanti.
Ashanti	3.
	syl	A:shan+ti
	pron	<*1S@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Twi} (the language).
ash blond	1.a.
	syl	ash blond
	pos	n.
	def	a very light blond colour.
ash blond	1.b.
	syl	ash blond
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	ash-blond hair.
ash blond	2.
	syl	ash blond
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose hair is this colour.
ash can	0.
	syl	ash can
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {dustbin}. Also called: {garbage can, ash bin, trash can}.
Ash Can School	0.
	syl	Ash Can School
	pos	n.
	def	a group of U.S. painters including Robert Henri and later George Bellows, founded in 1907, noted for their depiction of the sordid aspects of city life.
Ashcroft	0.
	syl	Ash:croft
	pron	<1@Skroft>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Peg@.gy}. born 1907, English actress.
Arthur (Robert)	infl
	head	Ashe
	syl	Ar:thur (Robert).
	pos	n.
Ashe	0.
	syl	Ashe
	pron	<@S>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1943, U.S. tennis player: U.S. champion 1968; Wimbledon champion 1975.
ashen	H1.1.
	syl	ash+en
	pron	<1@S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	drained of colour; pallid.
ashen	H1.2.
	syl	ash+en
	pron	<1@S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling ashes.
ashen	H1.3.
	syl	ash+en
	pron	<1@S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a pale greyish colour.
ashen	H2.0.
	syl	ash+en
	pron	<1@S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or made from the ash tree or its timber.
Asher	0.
	syl	Ash:er
	pron	<1@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	the son of Jacob and ancestor of one of the 12 tribes of Israel.
ashes	1.
	syl	ash:es
	pron	<1@Siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ruins or remains, as after destruction or burning.
	exam	1	the city was left in ashes.
ashes	2.
	syl	ash:es
	pron	<1@Siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the remains of a human body after cremation.
the	infl
	head	Ashes
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Ashes	0.
	syl	Ash:es
	pron	<1@Siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a cremated cricket stump constituting a trophy competed for by England and Australia in test cricket.
ashet	ety	C16: from French assiette 
ashet	0.
	syl	ash:et
	pron	<1@Set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a dish or large plate.
Ashford	0.
	syl	Ash+ford
	pron	<1@Sf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE England in central Kent. Pop.: 35560 (1971).
Ashkenazi	ety	C19: Late Hebrew, from Hebrew Ashkenaz, the son of Gomer (Genesis 10:3; I Chronicles 1:6), a descendant of Noah through Japheth, and hence taken to be identified with the ancient Ascanians of Phrygia and, in the medieval period, the Germans
Ashkenazim	infl
	head	Ashkenazi
	syl	Ash+ke+na+zim
	pron	<-zim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ashkenazi	1.
	syl	Ash+ke+na+zi
	pron	<2@Sk*1na:zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Jews of Germany and E Europe.
Ashkenazi	2.
	syl	Ash+ke+na+zi
	pron	<2@Sk*1na:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jew of German or E European descent.
Ashkenazi	3.
	syl	Ash+ke+na+zi
	pron	<2@Sk*1na:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	the pronunciation of Hebrew used by these Jews. Compare {Sephardi}.
ashkey	0.
	syl	ash+key
	pron	<1@SkE>
	pos	n.
	def	the winged fruit of the ash.
Ashkhabad	0.
	syl	Ash+kha+bad
	pron	Russian <aS$xa1bat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Turkmen SSR. Pop.: 289000 (1975 est.).
ashlar	ety	C14: from Old French aisselier crossbeam, from ais board, from Latin axis axletree; see #7axis 
ashler	alt
	head	ashlar
	or	ashlar
	syl	ash+ler
	pron	<1@Sl*>
	pos	n.
ashlar	1.
	or	ashler
	syl	ash+lar
	pron	<1@Sl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a block of hewn stone with straight edges for use in building.
ashlar	2.
	or	ashler
	syl	ash+lar
	pron	<1@Sl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ashlar veneer}. a thin dressed stone with straight edges, used to face a wall.
ashlar	3.
	or	ashler
	syl	ash+lar
	pron	<1@Sl*>
	pos	n.
	def	masonry made of ashlar.
ashlaring	1.
	syl	ash+lar+ing
	pron	<1@Sl*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	ashlars collectively.
ashlaring	2.
	syl	ash+lar+ing
	pron	<1@Sl*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of short upright boards forming the wall of a garret, cutting off the acute angle between the rafters and the floor.
ashore	1.
	syl	a:shore
	pron	<*1Sc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or onto land from the water.
	exam	1	we swam ashore.
ashore	2.
	syl	a:shore
	pron	<*1Sc:>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	on land, having come from the water.
	exam	1	a day ashore before sailing.
ashplant	0.
	syl	ash+plant
	pron	<1@S2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a walking stick made from an ash sapling.
ashram	ety	from Sanskrit *_a*'srama, from *_a- near + *'srama religious exertion
ashram	1.
	syl	ash+ram
	pron	<1@Sr*m>, <1a:S->
	pos	n.
	def	a religious retreat or community where a Hindu holy man lives.
ashram	2.
	syl	ash+ram
	pron	<1@Sr*m>, <1a:S->
	pos	n.
	def	a house that provides accommodation for destitute people.
Ashton	0.
	syl	Ash:ton
	pron	<1@St*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.e@.rick}. born 1906, British ballet dancer and choreographer. His ballets include (1931), to music by Walton, (1960), (1964), and (1976).
Ashton-under-Lyne	0.
	syl	Ash:ton-un:der-Lyne
	pron	<1@St*n>, <1lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 48865 (1971).
Ashtoreth	0.
	syl	Ash:to:reth
	pron	<1@St*2reT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an ancient Semitic fertility goddess, identified with Astarte and Ishtar.
ashtray	0.
	syl	ash+tray
	pron	<1@S2trA>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle for tobacco ash, cigarette butts, etc.
Ashur	0.
	syl	Ash:ur
	pron	<1@Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Assur}.
Assurbanipal	alt
	head	Ashurbanipal
	or	Ashurbanipal
	syl	As:sur:ba:ni:pal
	pos	n.
Ashurbanipal	0.
	or	Assurbanipal
	syl	Ash:ur:ba:ni:pal
	pron	<2@Su*1ba:ni2p@l>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??626 #7b.c., king of Assyria (??668-??626): son of Esarhaddon. He built the magnificent palace and library at Nineveh.
Ash Wednesday	0.
	syl	Ash Wednes+day
	pos	n.
	def	the first day of Lent, named from the practice of Christians of placing ashes on their heads.
ashier	infl
	head	ashy
	syl	ash:i+er
	pos	adj.
ashiest	infl
	head	ashy
	syl	ash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
ashy	1.
	syl	ash:y
	pron	<1@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a pale greyish colour; ashen.
ashy	2.
	syl	ash:y
	pron	<1@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, covered with, or resembling ash.
Asi	0.
	syl	`A:si
	pron	<1@si>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name for the {Orontes}.
Asia	0.
	syl	A:sia
	pron	<1AS*>, <1AZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the continents, bordering on the Arctic Ocean, the Pacific Ocean, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean and Red Seas in the west. It includes the large peninsulas of Asia Minor, India, Arabia, and Indo-China and the island groups of Japan, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Ceylon; contains the mountain ranges of the Hindu Kush, Himalayas, Pamirs, Tien Shan, Urals, and Caucasus, the great plateaus of India, Iran, and Tibet, vast plains and deserts, and the valleys of many large rivers including the Mekong, Irrawaddy, Indus, Ganges, Tigris, and Euphrates. Pop.: 2052000000 (1968 est.). Area: 44391162 sq. km (17139445 sq. miles).
Asia Minor	0.
	syl	A:sia Mi+nor
	pos	n.
	def	the historical name for {Anatolia}.
Asian	1.
	syl	A:sian
	pron	<1AS*n>, <1AZ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Asia or to any of its peoples or languages.
Asian	2.
	syl	A:sian
	pron	<1AS*n>, <1AZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Asia or a descendant of one. #e {Usage}. is used in formal writing as a noun indicating a person from Asia. The use of the word in this sense is regarded by some people as offensive.
Asian flu	0.
	syl	A:sian flu
	pos	n.
	def	a type of influenza recurring in worldwide epidemics, caused by a virus (A2 strain or subsequent antigenic variants), which apparently originated in China in 1957.
Asiatic	0.
	syl	A:si+at+ic
	pron	<2ASi1@tik>, <-zi->
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another name for {Asian}.
Asiatic beetle	0.
	syl	A:si+at+ic bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese scarabaeid beetle, introduced into Hawaii and the northeastern U.S.: a serious pest of sugar cane and cereal crops by destroying the roots.
Asiatic cholera	0.
	syl	A:si+at+ic chol+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cholera}.
aside	1.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	on or to one side.
	exam	1	they stood aside to let him pass.
aside	2.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of hearing; in or into seclusion.
	exam	1	he took her aside to tell her of his plan.
aside	3.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	away from oneself.
	exam	1	he threw the book aside.
aside	4.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of mind or consideration.
	exam	1	he put aside all fears.
aside	5.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into reserve.
	exam	1	to put aside money for old age.
aside	6.a.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	besides.
	exam	1	he has money aside from his possessions.
aside	6.b.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	except for.
	exam	1	he has nothing aside from the clothes he stands in.
aside	7.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	something spoken by an actor, intended to be heard by the audience, but not by the others on stage.
aside	8.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any confidential statement spoken in undertones.
aside	9.
	syl	a:side
	pron	<*1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a digression.
asinine	ety	C16: from Latin asin*_inus, from asinus #7{ass %1}
asinine	1.
	syl	as:i+nine
	pron	<1@si2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	obstinate or stupid.
asinine	2.
	syl	as:i+nine
	pron	<1@si2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling an ass.
asininely	sub
	head	asinine
	syl	as:i+2nine+ly
	pos	adv.
asininity	sub
	head	asinine
	syl	as:i+nin+i:ty
	pron	<2@si1niniti>
	pos	n.
ASIO	0.
	syl	A.S.I.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Security Intelligence Organi?!zation.
Asir	0.
	syl	A:sir
	pron	<@1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW Saudi Arabia, on the Red Sea: under Turkish rule until 1933. Pop.: about 1000000 (1970 est.). Area: 103600 sq. km (40000 sq. miles).
-asis	0.
	syl	-a:sis
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	a variant of {-iasis}.
ask	ety	Old English *_ascian; related to Old Frisian *_askia, Old Saxon *_escon, Old High German eisc*_on 
ask	1.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to put a question (to); request an answer (from).
	exam	1	she asked (him) about God.
ask	2.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inquire about.
	exam	1	she asked him the time of the train;
	exam	2	she asked the way.
ask	3.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct or put (a question).
ask	4.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	an infinitive; often foll. by for
	def	to make a request or demand.
	exam	1	she asked (him) for information;
	exam	2	they asked for a deposit.
ask	5.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demand or expect (esp. in the phrases {ask a lot of, ask too much of}) .
ask	6.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {ask out, ask over}. to request (a person) politely to come or go to a place; invite.
	exam	1	he asked her to the party.
ask	7.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to need; require.
	exam	1	the job asks both time and patience.
ask	8.
	syl	ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to proclaim (marriage banns). {~} See also {ask after, ask for}.
asker	sub
	head	ask
	syl	ask+er
	pos	n.
Ask	0.
	syl	Ask
	pron	<a:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the first man, created by the gods from an ash tree.
ask after	0.
	syl	ask af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to make enquiries about the health of (someone).
	exam	1	he asked after her mother.
askance	ety	C16: of unknown origin
askant	alt
	head	askance
	or	askance
	syl	a:skant
	pron	<*1sk@nt>
	pos	adv. adj.
askance	1.
	or	askant
	syl	a:skance
	pron	<*1sk@ns>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with an oblique glance.
askance	2.
	or	askant
	syl	a:skance
	pron	<*1sk@ns>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with doubt or mistrust.
askari	ety	C19: from Arabic: soldier
askari	0.
	syl	as+ka+ri
	pron	<as1karE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in East Africa
	def	a soldier or policeman.
askew	0.
	syl	a:skew
	pron	<*1skju:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	at an oblique angle; towards one side; awry.
ask for	1.
	syl	ask for
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to try to obtain by requesting.
	exam	1	he asked for help.
ask for	2.
	syl	ask for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave in a provocative manner that is regarded as inviting (trouble, etc.).
	exam	1	she's asking for trouble;
	exam	2	you're asking for it.
asking price	0.
	syl	ask+ing price
	pos	n.
	def	the price suggested by a seller but usually considered to be subject to bargaining.
Askja	0.
	syl	Ask+ja
	pron	<1a:skj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in E central Iceland: active in 1961; largest crater in Iceland. Height: 1510 m (4954 ft.). Area of crater: 88 sq. km (34 sq. miles).
aslant	1.
	syl	a:slant
	pron	<*1sla:nt>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a slant.
aslant	2.
	syl	a:slant
	pron	<*1sla:nt>
	pos	prep.
	def	at a slant across or athwart.
asleep	1.
	syl	a:sleep
	pron	<*1slEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into a state of sleep.
asleep	2.
	syl	a:sleep
	pron	<*1slEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into a dormant or inactive state.
asleep	3.
	syl	a:sleep
	pron	<*1slEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of limbs, esp. when the blood supply to them has been restricted
	def	numb; lacking sensation.
asleep	4.
	syl	a:sleep
	pron	<*1slEp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	dead.
ASLEF	0.
	syl	ASLEF
	pron	<1@zlef>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen.
aslope	0.
	syl	a:slope
	pron	<*1sl*up>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	sloping.
ASM	0.
	syl	A.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	air-to-surface missile.
Asmara	0.
	syl	As+ma+ra
	pron	<@s1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Ethiopia: capital of Eritrea. Pop.: 317950 (1975 est.).
Asmodeus	ety	via Latin Asmodaeus, from Avestan A*_esma-da*_eva, spirit of anger
Asmodeus	0.
	syl	As:mo:de:us
	pron	<@s1m*udi*s>, <2@sm*u1dE*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jewish demon?!ology
	def	prince of the demons.
Asnieres	0.
	syl	As+ni*`eres
	pron	French <a1nje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of Paris, on the Seine. Pop.: 75679 (1975).
Aso	0.
	syl	A:so
	pron	<1a:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of five volcanic cones in Japan on central Kyushu, one of which, Naka-dake, has the largest crater in the world, between 16 km (10 miles) and 24 km (15 miles) in diameter. Highest cone: 1592 m (5223 ft.). Also called: {A@.so+san} (@!$a$:s$$$u#!s$a$:n).
asocial	1.
	syl	a:so+cial
	pron	<A1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	avoiding contact; not gregarious.
asocial	2.
	syl	a:so+cial
	pron	<A1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconcerned about the welfare of others.
asocial	3.
	syl	a:so+cial
	pron	<A1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	hostile to society or social practices.
Asoka	0.
	syl	A:so:ka
	pron	<*1s*uk*>, <*1S*u->
	pos	n.
	def	died 232 #7b.c., Indian emperor (??273-232 #7b.c.) , who elevated Buddhism to the official state religion.
asp	ety	C15: from Latin aspis, from Greek
asp	H1.1.
	syl	asp
	pron	<@sp>
	pos	n.
	def	the venomous snake, probably (Egyptian cobra), that caused the death of Cleopatra and was formerly used by the Pharaohs as a symbol of their power over life and death. See also {uraeus}.
asp	H1.2.
	syl	asp
	pron	<@sp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {asp viper}. a viper, that occurs in S Europe and is very similar to but smaller than the adder.
horned asp	3.
	head	asp
	syl	horned asp.
	def	another name for {horned viper}.
asp	ety	Old English @aspe; related to Old Norse *"osp, Old High German aspa 
asp	H2.0.
	syl	asp
	pron	<@sp>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for the {aspen}.
asparagine	ety	C19: from French, from Latin asparagus #7asparag(us)+ -#7{ine %2}
asparagine	0.
	syl	as+par:a+gine
	pron	<*1sp@r*2JEn>, <-Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonessential amino acid obtained mainly from asparagus, potatoes, and beetroot. Formula: NH\2COCH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
asparagus	ety	C15: from Latin, from Greek asparagos, of obscure origin
asparagus	1.
	syl	as+par:a+gus
	pron	<*1sp@r*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus esp. the widely cultivated having small scaly or needle-like leaves.
asparagus	2.
	syl	as+par:a+gus
	pron	<*1sp@r*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the succulent young shoots of which may be cooked and eaten.
asparagus fern	3.
	head	asparagus
	syl	asparagus fern.
	def	a fernlike species of asparagus, native to southern Africa.
aspartic acid	ety	C19: from #7aspar (#7agus) #7+ -#7tic 
aspartic acid	0.
	syl	as+par+tic ac:id
	pron	<*1spa:tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonessential amino acid occurring naturally in sugar cane and sugar beet; aminosuccinic acid. Formula: COOHCH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
Aspasia	0.
	syl	A:spa:si:a
	pron	<*1spAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	5th century #7b.c., Greek courtesan; mistress of Pericles.
aspect	ety	C14: from Latin aspectus a sight, from aspicere, from ad- to, at+ specere to look
aspect	1.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	appearance to the eye; visual effect.
	exam	1	the physical aspect of the landscape.
aspect	2.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct feature or element in a problem, situation, etc.; facet.
	exam	1	to consider every aspect of a problem.
aspect	3.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which a problem, idea, etc., may be considered.
	exam	1	to consider a problem from every aspect.
aspect	4.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a facial expression; manner of appearing.
	exam	1	a severe aspect.
aspect	5.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a position facing a particular direction; outlook.
	exam	1	the southern aspect of a house.
aspect	6.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a view in a certain direction.
	exam	1	a good aspect of the village from the tower.
aspect	7.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface that faces in a given direction.
	exam	1	the ventral aspect of a fish.
aspect	8.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	any of several specific angular distances between two planets or a planet and the Ascendant or Midheaven measured, from the earth, in degrees along the ecliptic.
aspect	9.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a category of verbs or verbal inflections that expresses such features as the continuity, repetition, or completedness of the action described. Compare {{perfective} (sense 2)}, {{progressive} (senses 8, 10)}.
aspect	10.
	syl	as+pect
	pron	<1@spekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	glance or gaze.
aspect ratio	1.
	syl	as+pect ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the width of a televised picture to its height.
aspect ratio	2.
	syl	as+pect ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the span of an aerofoil to its mean chord.
aspectual	0.
	syl	as+pec+tu:al
	pron	<@1spektju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to grammatical aspect.
aspen	ety	Old English @aspe; see #7{asp %2}
aspen	1.
	syl	as+pen
	pron	<1@sp*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees of the salicaceous genus such as of Europe, in which the leaves are attached to the stem by long flattened stalks so that they quiver in the wind. Archaic name: {asp}.
aspen	2.
	syl	as+pen
	pron	<1@sp*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly literary.
	def	trembling.
asper	ety	from Turkish, ultimately from Latin: rough, harsh
asper	0.
	syl	as+per
	pron	<1@sp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Turkish monetary unit, formerly a silver coin, worth 1/20 of a piastre.
Asperges	ety	C16: from Latin Asperges (me hyssopo) Thou shalt purge (me with hyssop)
Asperges	1.
	syl	As+per+ges
	pron	<@1spR:JEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a short rite preceding Mass, in which the celebrant sprinkles those present with holy water to the accompaniment of the chant
Asperges	2.
	syl	As+per+ges
	pron	<@1spR:JEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the chant opening with these words.
aspergillosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7aspergillus 
aspergilloses	infl
	head	aspergillosis
	syl	as+per+gil+lo+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspergillosis	0.
	syl	as+per+gil+lo+sis
	pron	<@2spR:Ji1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare fungal infection, esp. of the mucous membranes or lungs, caused by various species of
aspergillum	ety	C17: from New Latin aspergillum, from Latin aspergere, from spargere to sprinkle
aspergill	alt
	head	aspergillum
	or	aspergillum
	syl	as+per+gill
	pron	<1@sp*Jil>
	pos	n.
aspergilla	infl
	head	aspergillum
	syl	as+per+gil+la
	pron	<-1Jil*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspergillums	infl
	head	aspergillum
	or	aspergills
	syl	as+per+gil+lums
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspergills	infl
	head	aspergillum
	or	aspergillums
	syl	as+per+gills.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspergillum	0.
	or	aspergill
	syl	as+per+gil+lum
	pron	<2@sp*1Jil*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {aspersorium} (sense 2)}.
aspergillus	ety	C19: from New Latin: aspergillum (from its similar appearance)
aspergilli	infl
	head	aspergillus
	syl	as+per+gil+li
	pron	<-1JilI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspergillus	0.
	syl	as+per+gil+lus
	pron	<2@sp*1Jil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any ascomycetous fungus of the genus having chains of spores attached like bristles to a club-shaped stalk: family
asperity	ety	C16: from Latin asperit*_as, from asper rough
asperities	infl
	head	asperity
	syl	as+per+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
asperity	1.
	syl	as+per+i:ty
	pron	<@1speriti>
	pos	n.
	def	roughness or sharpness of temper.
asperity	2.
	syl	as+per+i:ty
	pron	<@1speriti>
	pos	n.
	def	roughness or harshness of a surface, sound, taste, etc.
asperity	3.
	syl	as+per+i:ty
	pron	<@1speriti>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition hard to endure; affliction.
asperse	ety	C15: from Latin aspersus, from aspergere to sprinkle
asperse	1.
	syl	as+perse
	pron	<*1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread false rumours about; defame.
asperse	2.
	syl	as+perse
	pron	<*1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to sprinkle, as with water in baptism.
asperser	sub
	head	asperse
	syl	as+1pers+er
	pos	n.
aspersive	sub
	head	asperse
	syl	as+1per+sive
	pos	adj.
aspersively	sub
	head	asperse
	syl	as+1per+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
aspersion	1.
	syl	as+per+sion
	pron	<*1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a disparaging or malicious remark; slanderous accusation (esp. in the phrase {cast aspersions (on}) ) {}.
aspersion	2.
	syl	as+per+sion
	pron	<*1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of defaming.
aspersion	3.
	syl	as+per+sion
	pron	<*1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of sprinkling, esp. of water in baptism.
aspersorium	1.
	syl	as+per+so+ri:um:
	pron	<2@sp*1sc:ri*m)@T>, <n.,@T> <pl.@T> <+ri@.a@T> <-ri*).@T> <R.C> <Church>
	def	a basin containing holy water with which worshippers sprinkle themselves.
aspersorium	2.
	syl	as+per+so+ri:um:
	pron	<2@sp*1sc:ri*m)@T>, <n.,@T> <pl.@T> <+ri@.a@T> <-ri*).@T> <R.C> <Church>
	def	Also called: {aspergillum}. a perforated instrument used to sprinkle holy water.
asphalt	ety	C14: from Late Latin aspaltus, from Greek asphaltos, probably from #7{a -%1}#7+ sphallein to cause to fall; referring to its use as a binding agent
asphalt	1.
	syl	as+phalt
	pron	<1@sf@lt>, <-fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several black semisolid substances composed of bitumen and inert mineral matter. They occur naturally in parts of America and as a residue from petroleum distillation: used as a waterproofing material and in paints, dielectrics, and fungicides.
asphalt	2.
	syl	as+phalt
	pron	<1@sf@lt>, <-fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of this substance with gravel, used in road-surfacing and roofing materials.
asphalt	3.
	syl	as+phalt
	pron	<1@sf@lt>, <-fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	containing or surfaced with asphalt.
asphalt	4.
	syl	as+phalt
	pron	<1@sf@lt>, <-fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with asphalt.
asphaltic	sub
	head	asphalt
	syl	as+1phal+tic
	pos	adj.
asphaltite	0.
	syl	as+phal+tite
	pron	<@s1f@ltIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various naturally occurring hydrocarbons that resemble asphalt but have a higher melting point.
asphodel	ety	C16: from Latin asphodelus, from Greek asphodelos, of obscure origin
asphodel	1.
	syl	as+pho+del
	pron	<1@sf*2del>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various S European liliaceous plants of the genera and having clusters of white or yellow flowers. Compare {bog asphodel}.
asphodel	2.
	syl	as+pho+del
	pron	<1@sf*2del>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants, such as the daffodil.
asphodel	3.
	syl	as+pho+del
	pron	<1@sf*2del>
	pos	n.
	def	an unidentified flower of Greek legend, probably a narcissus, said to cover the Elysian fields.
asphyxia	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek asphuxia a stopping of the pulse, from #7{a -%1}#7+ sphuxis pulse, from sphuzein to throb
asphyxia	0.
	syl	as+phyx:i:a
	pron	<@s1fiksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of oxygen in the blood due to restricted respiration; suffocation. If severe enough and pro?!longed, it causes death.
asphyxial	sub
	head	asphyxia
	syl	as+1phyx+i:al
	pos	adj.
asphyxiant	1.
	syl	as+phyx:i+ant
	pron	<@s1fiksi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing asphyxia.
asphyxiant	2.
	syl	as+phyx:i+ant
	pron	<@s1fiksi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that causes asphyxia.
	exam	1	carbon monoxide is an asphyxiant.
asphyxiate	0.
	syl	as+phyx:i+ate
	pron	<@s1fiksi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause asphyxia in or undergo asphyxia; smother; suffocate.
asphyxiation	sub
	head	asphyxiate
	syl	as+2phyx:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
asphyxiator	sub
	head	asphyxiate
	syl	as+1phyx:i:2a+tor
	pos	n.
aspic	ety	C18: from French: aspic (jelly), #7asp %1; variously explained as referring to its colour or coldness as compared to that of the snake
aspic	H1.0.
	syl	as+pic
	pron	<1@spik>
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury jelly based on meat or fish stock, used as a relish or as a mould for meat, vegetables, etc.
aspic	ety	C17: from French, from Old Proven*,cal espic spike, from Latin sp*_ica, head (of flower); compare #7spikenard 
aspic	H2.0.
	syl	as+pic
	pron	<1@spik>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {asp} %1.
aspic	ety	C16: from Old French, variant of aspe #7asp %2
aspic	H3.0.
	syl	as+pic
	pron	<1@spik>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two species of lavender, or that yield an oil used in perfumery: family (labiates).
aspidistra	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek aspis shield, on the model of Tupistra genus of liliaceous plants
aspidistra	0.
	syl	as+pi+dis+tra
	pron	<2@spi1distr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Asian plant of the liliaceous genus esp. a popular house plant with long tough evergreen leaves and small brownish flowers.
Aspinwall	0.
	syl	As+pin+wall
	pron	<1@spin2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Col*'on}.
aspirant	1.
	syl	as+pir+ant
	pron	<1@spir*nt>, <*1spI*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who aspires, as to a high position.
aspirant	2.
	syl	as+pir+ant
	pron	<1@spir*nt>, <*1spI*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	aspiring or striving.
aspirate	1.a.
	syl	as+pi+rate
	pron	<1@spi2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to articulate (a stop) with some force, so that breath escapes with audible friction as the stop is released.
aspirate	1.b.
	syl	as+pi+rate
	pron	<1@spi2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce (a word or syllable) with an initial
aspirate	2.
	syl	as+pi+rate
	pron	<1@spi2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw in or remove by inhalation or suction, esp. to suck (air or fluid) from a body cavity or to inhale (fluid) into the lungs after vomiting.
aspirate	3.a.
	syl	as+pi+rate
	pron	<1@spirit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a stop pronounced with an audible release of breath.
aspirate	3.b.
	syl	as+pi+rate
	pron	<1@spirit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the glottal fricative represented in English and several other languages as
aspirate	4.
	syl	as+pi+rate
	pron	<1@spirit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Phonetics. of a stop
	def	pronounced with a forceful and audible expulsion of breath.
aspiration	1.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	strong desire to achieve something, such as success.
aspiration	2.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the aim of such desire.
aspiration	3.a.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of breathing.
aspiration	3.b.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breath.
aspiration	4.a.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the pronunciation of a stop with an audible and forceful release of breath.
aspiration	4.b.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the friction of the released breath.
aspiration	4.c.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aspirated consonant.
aspiration	5.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	removal of air or fluid from a body cavity by suction.
aspiration	6.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2@spi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the sucking of fluid or foreign matter into the air passages of the body.
aspiratory	sub
	head	aspiration
	syl	as+pir:a+to:ry
	pron	<*1spIr*t*ri>, <-tri> <1@spi2rAt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
aspirator	0.
	syl	as+pi+ra+tor
	pron	<1@spi2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device employing suction, such as a jet pump or one for removing fluids from a body cavity.
aspire	ety	C15: from Latin asp*_ir*_are to breathe upon, from sp*_ir*_are to breathe
aspire	1.
	syl	as+pire
	pron	<*1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or after
	def	to yearn (for) or have a powerful or ambitious plan, desire, or hope (to do or be something).
	exam	1	to aspire to be a great leader.
aspire	2.
	syl	as+pire
	pron	<*1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise to a great height.
aspirer	sub
	head	aspire
	syl	as+1pir+er
	pos	n.
aspiring	sub
	head	aspire
	syl	as+1pir+ing
	pos	adj.
aspirin	ety	C19: from German, from A (cetyl) +Spir (s*"aure) spiraeic acid (modern salicylic acid); see also #7spiraea,+ -#7{in }
aspirin	infl
	or	aspirins
	syl	as+pi+rin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspirins	infl
	head	aspirin
	or	aspirin
	syl	as+pi+rins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aspirin	1.
	syl	as+pi+rin
	pron	<1@sprin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline compound widely used in the form of tablets to relieve pain, fever, and colds and to reduce inflammation. Formula: CH\3COOC\6H\4COOH. Chemical name: {acetylsalicylic acid}.
aspirin	2.
	syl	as+pi+rin
	pron	<1@sprin>
	pos	n.
	def	a tablet of aspirin.
asquint	ety	C13: perhaps from Dutch schuinte slant, of obscure origin
asquint	0.
	syl	a:squint
	pron	<*1skwint>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with a glance from the corner of the eye, esp. a furtive one.
Herbert Henry	infl
	head	Asquith
	syl	Her:bert Hen:ry
	pos	n.
Asquith	0.
	syl	As:quith
	pron	<1@skwiT>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Oxford and Asquith. 1852-1928, British statesman; prime minister (1908-16); leader of the Liberal Party (1908-26).
ass	ety	Old English assa, probably from Old Irish asan, from Latin asinus; related to Greek onos ass
ass	H1.1.
	syl	ass
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two perissodactyl mammals of the horse family ({African wild ass}) or ({Asiatic wild ass) }. They are hardy and sure-footed, having longer ears than the horse.
ass	H1.2.
	syl	ass
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	the domesticated variety of the African wild ass; donkey.
ass	H1.3.
	syl	ass
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or ridiculously pompous person.
ass	ety	Old English @ars; see #7arse 
ass	H2.1.
	syl	ass
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {arse}.
ass	H2.2.
	syl	ass
	pron	<@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang, offensive.
	def	sexual intercourse or a woman considered sexually (esp. in the phrase {piece of ass) }.
Hafezal	infl
	head	Assad
	syl	Haf:e:zal
	pron	<1hafezal>
	pos	n.
Assad	0.
	syl	As:sad
	pron	<1asad>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, Syrian statesman and general; president of Syria since 1971.
assagais	infl
	head	assagai
	syl	as+sa+gais.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
assagai	0.
	syl	as+sa+gai
	pron	<1@s*2gI>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {assegai}.
assai	ety	Italian: enough
assai	H1.0.
	syl	as+sai
	pron	<@1sI>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. usually preceded by a musical direction
	def	very much.
	exam	1	allegro assai.
assai	ety	via Brazilian Portuguese from Tupi
assai	H2.1.
	syl	as+sai
	pron	<@1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Brazilian palm trees of the genus esp. that have small dark purple fleshy edible fruit.
assai	H2.2.
	syl	as+sai
	pron	<@1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	a beverage made from the fruit of this tree.
assail	ety	C13: from Old French asalir, from Vulgar Latin assal*_ire (unattested) to leap upon, from Latin assil*_ire, from sal*_ire to leap
assail	1.
	syl	as+sail
	pron	<*1sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack violently; assault.
assail	2.
	syl	as+sail
	pron	<*1sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to criticize or ridicule vehemently, as in argument.
assail	3.
	syl	as+sail
	pron	<*1sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beset or disturb.
	exam	1	his mind was assailed by doubts.
assail	4.
	syl	as+sail
	pron	<*1sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encounter with the intention of mastering.
	exam	1	to assail a problem;
	exam	2	to assail a difficult mountain ridge.
assailable	sub
	head	assail
	syl	as+1sail+a:ble
	pos	adj.
assailer	sub
	head	assail
	syl	as+1sail+er
	pos	n.
assailment	sub
	head	assail
	syl	as+1sail+ment
	pos	n.
assailant	0.
	syl	as+sail+ant
	pron	<*1sAl*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attacks another, either physically or verbally.
assam	ety	from Malay asam sour
assam	0.
	syl	as+sam
	pron	<1asam>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	tamarind as used in cooking. {Assam ikan} is a dish of fish cooked with tamarind.
Assam	0.
	syl	As+sam
	pron	<@1s@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India, situated in the central Brahmaputra valley: tropical forest, with the heaviest rainfall in the world; produces large quantities of tea. Capital: Shillong. Pop.: 14957542 (1971). Area: about 220150 sq. km (85000 sq. miles).
Assamese	infl
	syl	As+sa+mese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Assamese	1.
	syl	As+sa+mese
	pron	<2@s*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the state language of Assam, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Bengali.
Assamese	2.
	syl	As+sa+mese
	pron	<2@s*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Assam.
Assamese	3.
	syl	As+sa+mese
	pron	<2@s*1mEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Assam, its people, or their language.
assassin	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin assass*_inus, from Arabic hashsh*_ash*_in, plural of hashsh*_ash one who eats #7hashish 
assassin	0.
	syl	as+sas+sin
	pron	<*1s@sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a murderer, esp. one who kills a prominent political figure.
Assassin	0.
	syl	As+sas+sin
	pron	<*1s@sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a secret sect of Muslim fanatics operating in Persia and Syria from about 1090 to 1256, murdering their victims, usually Crusaders.
assassinate	1.
	syl	as+sas+si+nate
	pron	<*1s@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to murder (a person, esp. a public or political figure), usually by a surprise attack.
assassinate	2.
	syl	as+sas+si+nate
	pron	<*1s@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ruin or harm (a person's reputation, etc.) by slander.
assassination	sub
	head	assassinate
	syl	as+2sas+si+1na+tion
	pos	n.
assassin bug	0.
	syl	as+sas+sin bug
	pos	n.
	def	any long-legged predatory, often blood-sucking, insect of the heteropterous family
assault	ety	C13: from Old French asaut, from Vulgar Latin assaltus (unattested), from assal*_ire (unattested) to leap upon; see #7assail 
assault	1.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent attack, either physical or verbal.
assault	2.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an intentional or reckless act that causes immediate and unlawful violence to another. Compare {battery}.
assault	3.a.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	the culmination of a military attack, closing at close quarters.
assault	3.b.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	assault troops.
assault	4.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	rape.
assault	5.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an assault upon.
assault	6.
	syl	as+sault
	pron	<*1sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rape or attempt to rape.
assaulter	sub
	head	assault
	syl	as+1sault+er
	pos	n.
assault and battery	0.
	syl	as+sault and bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	a threat of attack to another person followed by actual attack, which need amount only to touching with hostile intent.
assay	ety	C14: from Old Northern French assai; see #7essay 
assay	1.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject (a substance, such as silver or gold) to chemical analysis, as in the determination of the amount of impurity.
assay	2.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt (something or to do something).
assay	3.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to test, analyse, or evaluate.
	exam	1	to assay the significance of early childhood experience.
assay	4.a.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>, <1@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	an analysis, esp. a determination of the amount of metal in an ore or the amounts of impurities in a precious metal.
assay	4.b.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>, <1@sA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an assay office.
assay	5.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>, <1@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance undergoing an analysis.
assay	6.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>, <1@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a written report on the results of an analysis.
assay	7.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>, <1@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a test.
assay	8.
	syl	as+say
	pron	<*1sA>, <1@sA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an attempt.
assayable	sub
	head	assay
	syl	as+1say+a:ble
	pos	adj.
assayer	sub
	head	assay
	syl	as+1say+er
	pos	n.
assegai	ety	C17: from Portuguese azagaia, from Arabic az zagh*_ayah, from al the+ zagh*_ayah assegai, from Berber
assagai	alt
	head	assegai
	or	assegai
	syl	as+sa+gai
	pron	<1@s*2gI>
	pos	n.
assegais	infl
	head	assegai
	syl	as+se+gais.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
assegai	1.
	or	assagai
	syl	as+se+gai
	pron	<1@s*2gI>
	pos	n.
	def	a southern African cornaceous tree, the wood of which is used for making spears.
assegai	2.
	or	assagai
	syl	as+se+gai
	pron	<1@s*2gI>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp light spear, esp. one made of this wood.
assemblage	1.
	syl	as+sem+blage
	pron	<*1sembliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of things or persons assembled together; collection; assembly.
assemblage	2.
	syl	as+sem+blage
	pron	<*1sembliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of dishes served at a meal or the dishes themselves.
assemblage	3.
	syl	as+sem+blage
	pron	<*1sembliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of assembling or the state of being assembled.
assemblage	4.
	syl	as+sem+blage
	pron	<2@s*m1bla:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-dimensional work of art that combines various objects into an integrated whole.
assemble	ety	C13: from Old French assembler, from Vulgar Latin assimul*_are (unattested) to bring together, from Latin simul together
assemble	1.
	syl	as+sem+ble
	pron	<*1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring together; collect or congregate.
assemble	2.
	syl	as+sem+ble
	pron	<*1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fit or join together (the parts) of (something, such as a machine).
	exam	1	to assemble the parts of a kit.
assemble	3.
	syl	as+sem+ble
	pron	<*1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run (a computer program) that converts a set of symbolic data, usually in the form of specific single-step instructions, into machine language.
assembler	sub
	head	assemble
	syl	as+1sem+bler
	pos	n.
assembl'e	ety	literally: brought together
assembl'e	0.
	syl	as+sem+bl*'e
	pron	French. <as*~a1blA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a sideways leap in which the feet come together in the air in preparation for landing.
assembler	0.
	syl	as+sem+bler
	pron	<*1sembl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a computer program that converts a set of symbolic data, usually in the form of specific single-step instructions, into machine language. Compare { {compiler} (sense 2)}.
assemblies	infl
	head	assembly
	syl	as+sem+blies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
assembly	1.
	syl	as+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of people gathered together, esp. for a formal meeting held at regular intervals.
assembly	2.
	syl	as+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assembling or the state of being assembled.
assembly	3.
	syl	as+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of putting together a number of parts to make a machine or other product.
assembly	4.
	syl	as+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a group of mating components before or after fitting together.
assembly	5.a.
	syl	as+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	def	a signal for personnel to assemble, as by drum, bugle, etc.
assembly	5.b.
	syl	as+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an assembly area.
Assemblies	infl
	head	Assembly
	syl	As+sem+blies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Assembly	0.
	syl	As+sem+bly
	pron	<*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower chamber in various American state legislatures. See also {House of Assembly, legislative assembly, National Assembly}.
assembly line	0.
	syl	as+sem+bly line
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of machines, tools, operations, workers, etc., in a factory, arranged so that at each stage a further process is carried out.
assemblymen	infl
	head	assemblyman
	syl	as+sem:bly+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
assemblyman	0.
	syl	as+sem:bly+man
	pron	<*1semblim*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a member of an assembly, esp. a legislature.
Assen	0.
	syl	As+sen
	pron	Dutch <1as*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the N Netherlands, capital of Drenthe province. Pop.: 42410 (1973 est.).
assent	ety	C13: from Old French assenter, from Latin assent*_ir*_i, from sent*_ire to think
assent	1.
	syl	as+sent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement, as to a statement, proposal, etc.; acceptance.
assent	2.
	syl	as+sent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	hesitant agreement; compliance.
assent	3.
	syl	as+sent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	sanction.
assent	4.
	syl	as+sent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to agree or express agreement.
assent	5.
	syl	as+sent
	pron	<*1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to concede.
assentation	0.
	syl	as+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2@sen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	servile or hypocritical agreement.
assentient	1.
	syl	as+sen+ti:ent
	pron	<*1senSi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	approving or agreeing. {~}
assentient	2.
	syl	as+sen+ti:ent
	pron	<*1senSi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who assents.
assentor	0.
	syl	as+sen+tor
	pron	<*1sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. government.
	def	any of the eight voters legally required to endorse the nomination of a candidate in a parliamentary or local election in addition to the nominator and seconder.
assert	ety	C17: from Latin asserere to join to oneself, from serere to join
assert	1.
	syl	as+sert
	pron	<*1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insist upon (rights, claims, etc.).
assert	2.
	syl	as+sert
	pron	<*1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state categorically; declare.
assert	3.
	syl	as+sert
	pron	<*1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (oneself) forward in an insistent manner.
asserter	sub
	head	assert
	or	assertor
	syl	as+1sert+er
	pos	n.
assertor	sub
	head	assert
	or	asserter
	syl	as+1ser+tor
	pos	n.
assertible	sub
	head	assert
	syl	as+1sert+i:ble
	pos	adj.
assertion	1.
	syl	as+ser+tion
	pron	<*1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence.
assertion	2.
	syl	as+ser+tion
	pron	<*1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assert?!ing.
assertive	0.
	syl	as+ser+tive
	pron	<*1sR:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to making assertions or bold demands; dogmatic or aggressive.
assertively	sub
	head	assertive
	syl	as+1ser+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
assertiveness	sub
	head	assertive
	syl	as+1ser+tive+ness
	pos	n.
assess	ety	C15: from Old French assesser, from Latin assid*_ere to sit beside, from sed*_ere to sit
assess	1.
	syl	as+sess
	pron	<*1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to estimate the value of (income, property, etc.) for taxation purposes.
	exam	1	the estate was assessed at three thousand pounds.
assess	2.
	syl	as+sess
	pron	<*1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the amount of (a fine, tax, damages, etc.).
assess	3.
	syl	as+sess
	pron	<*1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose a tax, fine, etc., on (a person or property).
assess	4.
	syl	as+sess
	pron	<*1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to judge the worth, importance, etc., of; evaluate.
assessable	sub
	head	assess
	syl	as+1sess+a:ble
	pos	adj.
assessment	1.
	syl	as+sess+ment
	pron	<*1sesm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount determined as payable.
assessment	2.
	syl	as+sess+ment
	pron	<*1sesm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a valuation set on taxable property, income, etc.
assessment	3.
	syl	as+sess+ment
	pron	<*1sesm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	evaluation; estimation.
assessment	4.
	syl	as+sess+ment
	pron	<*1sesm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assessing.
assessor	1.
	syl	as+ses+sor
	pron	<*1ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who values property for taxation.
assessor	2.
	syl	as+ses+sor
	pron	<*1ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who estimates the value of damage to property for insurance purposes.
assessor	3.
	syl	as+ses+sor
	pron	<*1ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with technical expertise called in to advise a court on specialist matters.
assessor	4.
	syl	as+ses+sor
	pron	<*1ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shares another's position or rank, esp. in an advisory capacity.
assessorial	sub
	head	assessor
	syl	as+ses+so+ri:al
	pron	<2@se1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
asset	ety	C19: back formation from #7assets 
asset	0.
	syl	as+set
	pron	<1@set>
	pos	n.
	def	anything valuable or useful.
	exam	1	experience is their main asset.
assets	ety	C16 (in the sense: enough to discharge one's liabilities): via Anglo-French from Old French asez enough, from Vulgar Latin ad satis (unattested), from Latin ad up to+ satis enough
assets	1.
	syl	as+sets
	pron	<1@sets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the property and claims against debtors that a business enterprise may apply to discharge its liabilities. Assets may be fixed, current, liquid, or intangible and are entered on the debit side of the balance sheet. Compare {liabilities}.
assets	2.
	syl	as+sets
	pron	<1@sets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the property available to an executor or administrator for settlement of the debts and payment of legacies of a deceased person's estate.
assets	3.
	syl	as+sets
	pron	<1@sets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any property owned by a person or firm.
asset-stripping	0.
	syl	as:set-strip:ping
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the practice of taking over a failing company at a low price and then selling the assets piecemeal.
asset-stripper	sub
	head	asset-stripping
	syl	as:set-2strip:per
	pos	n.
asseverate	ety	C18: from Latin assev*_er*_are to do (something) earnestly, from sev*_erus #7severe 
asseverate	0.
	syl	as+sev+er+ate
	pron	<*1sev*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assert or declare emphatically or solemnly.
asseveration	sub
	head	asseverate
	syl	as+2sev+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
Asshur	0.
	syl	As:shur
	pron	<1@Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Assur}.
assibilate	ety	C19: from Late Latin ass*_ibil*_are to hiss at, from s*_ibil*_are to hiss; see #7sibilant 
assibilate	1.
	syl	as+sib:i+late
	pron	<*1sibi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	of a speech sound
	def	to be changed into a sibilant.
assibilate	2.
	syl	as+sib:i+late
	pron	<*1sibi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to pronounce (a speech sound) with or as a sibilant.
assibilation	sub
	head	assibilate
	syl	as+2sib:i+1la+tion
	pos	n.
assiduities	infl
	head	assiduity
	syl	as+si+du+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
assiduity	1.
	syl	as+si+du+i:ty
	pron	<2@si1dju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	constant and close application.
assiduity	2.
	syl	as+si+du+i:ty
	pron	<2@si1dju:iti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	devoted attention.
assiduous	ety	C16: from Latin assiduus sitting down to (something), from assid*_ere to sit beside, from sed*_ere to sit
assiduous	1.
	syl	as+sid:u+ous
	pron	<*1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard-working; persevering.
	exam	1	an assiduous researcher.
assiduous	2.
	syl	as+sid:u+ous
	pron	<*1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	undertaken with perseverance and care.
	exam	1	assiduous editing.
assiduously	sub
	head	assiduous
	syl	as+1sid:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
assiduousness	sub
	head	assiduous
	syl	as+1sid:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
assign	ety	C14: from Old French assigner, from Latin assign*_are, from sign*_are to mark out
assign	1.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to select for and appoint to a post, etc..
	exam	1	to assign an expert to the job.
assign	2.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give out or allot (a task, problem, etc.).
	exam	1	to assign advertising to an expert.
assign	3.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to set apart (a place, person, time, etc.) for a particular function or event.
	exam	1	to assign a day for the meeting.
assign	4.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attribute to a specified cause, origin, or source; ascribe.
	exam	1	to assign a stone cross to the Vikings.
assign	5.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to transfer (one's right, interest, or title to property) to someone else.
assign	6.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	to transfer (property) to trustees so that it may be used for the benefit of creditors.
assign	7.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to allocate (men or materials) on a permanent basis. Compare {attach}.
assign	8.
	syl	as+sign
	pron	<*1sIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom property is assigned; assignee.
assignable	sub
	head	assign
	syl	as+1sign+a:ble
	pos	adj.
assignability	sub
	head	assign
	syl	as+2sign+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
assignably	sub
	head	assign
	syl	as+1sign+a:bly
	pos	adv.
assigner	sub
	head	assign
	syl	as+1sign+er
	pos	n.
assignat	ety	C18: from French, from Latin assign*_atum some?!thing appointed; see #7assign 
assignat	0.
	syl	as+sig+nat
	pron	<1@sig2n@t>, <2@si1nja:>, French <asi1nja>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	the paper money issued by the Constituent Assembly in 1789, backed by the confiscated land of the Church and the *'emigr*'es.
assignation	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin assign*_ati*_o a marking out; see #7assign 
assignation	1.
	syl	as+sig+na+tion
	pron	<2@sig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret or forbidden arrangement to meet, esp. one between lovers.
assignation	2.
	syl	as+sig+na+tion
	pron	<2@sig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assigning; assignment.
assignation	3.
	syl	as+sig+na+tion
	pron	<2@sig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly Scot.
	def	another word for {assignment}.
assignee	1.
	syl	as+sign:ee
	pron	<2@sI1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom some right, interest, or property is transferred.
assignee	2.
	syl	as+sign:ee
	pron	<2@sI1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. history.
	def	a convict who had undergone assignment.
assignment	1.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been assigned, such as a mission or task.
assignment	2.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or post to which a person is assigned.
assignment	3.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assigning or state of being assigned.
assignment	4.a.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the transfer to another of a right, interest, or title to property, esp. personal property.
	exam	1	assignment of a lease.
assignment	4.b.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the document effecting such a transfer.
assignment	4.c.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the right, interest, or property transferred.
assignment	5.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	the transfer, esp. by an insolvent debtor, of property in trust for the benefit of his creditors.
assignment	6.
	syl	as+sign+ment
	pron	<*1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. history.
	def	a system (1789-1841) whereby a convict could become the unpaid servant of a freeman.
assignor	0.
	syl	as+sign+or
	pron	<2@si1nc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who transfers or assigns property.
assimilate	ety	C15: from Latin assimil*_are to make one thing like another, from similis like, #7similar 
assimilate	1.
	syl	as+sim:i+late
	pron	<*1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to learn (information, a procedure, etc.) and understand it thoroughly.
assimilate	2.
	syl	as+sim:i+late
	pron	<*1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to absorb (food) and incorporate it into the body tissues.
assimilate	3.
	syl	as+sim:i+late
	pron	<*1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become absorbed, incorporated, or learned and understood.
assimilate	4.
	syl	as+sim:i+late
	pron	<*1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by into or with
	def	to bring or come into harmony; adjust or become adjusted.
	exam	1	the new immigrants assimilated easily.
assimilate	5.
	syl	as+sim:i+late
	pron	<*1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by to or with
	def	to become or cause to become similar.
assimilate	6.
	syl	as+sim:i+late
	pron	<*1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to change (a consonant) or (of a consonant) to be changed into another under the influence of one adjacent to it.
	exam	1	(n) often assimilates to (&n) before (k), as in @6include@9.
assimilable	sub
	head	assimilate
	syl	as+1sim:i+la:ble
	pos	adj.
assimilably	sub
	head	assimilate
	syl	as+1sim:i+la:bly
	pos	adv.
assimilative	sub
	head	assimilate
	or	assimilatory
	syl	as+1sim:i+la+tive
	pos	adj.
assimilatory	sub
	head	assimilate
	or	assimilative
	syl	as+1sim:i+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
assimilatively	sub
	head	assimilate
	syl	as+1sim:i+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Assiniboine	0.
	syl	As+sin:i+boine
	pron	<*1sini2bcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, rising in E Saskatchewan and flowing southeast and east to the Red River at Winnipeg. Length: over 860 km (500 miles).
Assisi	0.
	syl	As+si+si
	pron	Italian <as1sEzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Italy, in Umbria: birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order here in 1208. Pop.: 24002 (1971).
assist	ety	C15: from French assister to be present, from Latin assistere to stand by, from sistere to cause to stand, from st*_are to stand
assist	1.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give help or support to (a person, cause, etc.); aid.
assist	2.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work or act as an assistant or subordinate to (another).
assist	3.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	to help (a teammate) to score, as by passing the puck.
assist	4.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to be present; attend.
assist	5.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the act of helping; aid; assistance.
assist	6.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	the act of a player who throws or deflects a batted ball in such a way that a team is enabled to put out an opponent.
assist	7.
	syl	as+sist
	pron	<*1sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	a pass of the puck that enables a teammate to score.
assister	sub
	head	assist
	syl	as+1sist+er
	pos	n.
assistance	1.
	syl	as+sis+tance
	pron	<*1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	help; support.
assistance	2.
	syl	as+sis+tance
	pron	<*1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assisting.
assistance	3.
	syl	as+sis+tance
	pron	<*1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	See {national assistance}.
assistant	1.a.
	syl	as+sis+tant
	pron	<*1sist*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who assists, esp. in a subordinate position.
assistant	2.
	syl	as+sis+tant
	pron	<*1sist*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	helpful or useful as an aid.
assistant professor	0.
	syl	as+sis+tant pro+fes+sor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a university teacher lower in rank than an associate professor.
Assiut	0.
	syl	As+siut
	pron	<@1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Asyut}.
assize	ety	C13: from Old French assise session, from asseoir to seat, from Latin assid*_ere to sit beside; see #7assess 
assize	1.a.
	syl	as+size
	pron	<*1sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a sitting of a legislative assembly or administrative body.
assize	1.b.
	syl	as+size
	pron	<*1sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enactment or order of such an assembly.
assize	2.
	syl	as+size
	pron	<*1sIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a trial or judicial inquest, the writ instituting such inquest, or the verdict.
assize	3.a.
	syl	as+size
	pron	<*1sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	trial by jury.
assize	3.b.
	syl	as+size
	pron	<*1sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {jury}.
assizes	0.
	syl	as+siz:es
	pron	<*1sIziz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	formerly in England and Wales
	def	the sessions, usually held four times a year, of the principal court in each county, exercising civil and criminal jurisdiction, at?!tended by itinerant judges: replaced in 1971 by crown courts.
assn	0.
	syl	assn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	association.
assoc	1.
	syl	assoc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	associate(d).
assoc	2.
	syl	assoc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	association.
associate	ety	C14: from Latin associ*_are to ally with, from soci*_are to join, from socius an ally
associate	1.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to link or connect in the mind or imagination.
	exam	1	to associate Christmas with fun.
associate	2.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to keep company; mix socially.
	exam	1	to associate with writers.
associate	3.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to form or join an association, group, etc.
associate	4.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with; usually passive
	def	to consider in conjunction; connect.
	exam	1	rainfall is associated with humidity.
associate	5.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to bring (a person, esp. oneself) into friendship, partnership, etc.
associate	6.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with; often passive
	def	to express agreement or allow oneself to be connected (with).
	exam	1	Bertrand Russell was associated with the peace movement.
associate	7.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	a person joined with another or others in an enterprise, business, etc.; partner; colleague.
associate	8.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	a companion or friend.
associate	9.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	something that usually accompanies another thing; concomitant.
	exam	1	hope is an associate to happiness.
associate	10.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	a person having a subordinate position in or admitted to only partial membership of an institution, association, etc.
associate	11.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by with; prenominal
	def	joined with another or others in an enterprise, business, etc.; having equal or nearly equal status.
	exam	1	an associate director.
associate	12.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by with; prenominal
	def	having partial rights and privileges or subordinate status.
	exam	1	an associate member.
associate	13.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<*1s*uSiit>, <-2At>, <-si->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by with; prenominal
	def	accompanying; concomitant.
associable	sub
	head	associate
	syl	as+1so+ci+a:ble
	pos	adj.
associated statehood	0.
	syl	as+so+ci+at+ed state+hood
	pos	n.
	def	the semi-independent political status of various former British colonies in the Caribbean since 1967, by which Britain retains responsibility for defence and some aspects of foreign affairs. The {associated states} are Antigua, Dominica, Grenada, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent.
associate professor	0.
	syl	as+so+ci+ate pro+fes+sor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a university teacher lower in rank than a full professor but higher than an assistant professor.
association	1.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people having a common purpose or interest; a society or club.
association	2.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of associating or the state of being associated.
association	3.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	friendship or companionship.
	exam	1	their association will not last.
association	4.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	a mental connection of ideas, feelings, or sensations.
	exam	1	association of revolution with bloodshed.
association	5.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the mental process of linking events so that the recurrence of one event automatically recalls the other. See also {free association}.
association	6.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the formation of groups of molecules and ions, esp. in liquids, held together by weak chemical bonds.
association	7.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a group of similar plants that grow in a uniform environment and contain one or more dominant species.
association football	1.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion foot+ball
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for {soccer}.
association football	2.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion foot+ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	Australian Rules played in a football association rather than a league.
associationism	0.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tion+ism
	pron	<*2s*usi1AS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a theory that all mental activity is based on connections between basic mental events, such as sensations and feelings.
associative	1.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tive
	pron	<*1s*uSi*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or causing association or union.
associative	2.a.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tive
	pron	<*1s*uSi*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	being independent of the grouping of numbers, symbols, or terms within a given set, as in conjunction or in an expression such as (2 #M3)#M4=2#M(3#M4).
associative	2.b.
	syl	as+so+ci:a+tive
	pron	<*1s*uSi*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	referring to this property.
	exam	1	the associative laws of arithmetic.
assoil	ety	C13: from Old French assoldre, from Latin absolvere to #7absolve 
assoil	1.
	syl	as+soil
	pron	<*1scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to absolve; set free.
assoil	2.
	syl	as+soil
	pron	<*1scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to atone for.
assonance	ety	C18: from French, from Latin asson*_are to sound, from son*_are to sound
assonance	1.
	syl	as+so+nance
	pron	<1@s*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of the same vowel sound with different consonants or the same consonant with different vowels in successive words or stressed syllables, as in a line of verse. Examples are and or and
assonance	2.
	syl	as+so+nance
	pron	<1@s*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	partial correspondence; rough similarity.
assonant	sub
	head	assonance
	syl	as+so+nant
	pos	adj. n.
assonantal	sub
	head	assonance
	syl	as+so+nan+tal
	pron	<2@s*1n@ntL>
	pos	adj.
assort	ety	C15: from Old French assorter, from sorte #7sort 
assort	1.
	syl	as+sort
	pron	<*1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or distribute into groups of the same type; classify.
assort	2.
	syl	as+sort
	pron	<*1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to fit or fall into a class or group; match.
assort	3.
	syl	as+sort
	pron	<*1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with an assortment of merchandise.
assort	4.
	syl	as+sort
	pron	<*1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in the same category as others; group.
assort	5.
	syl	as+sort
	pron	<*1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to keep company; consort.
assortative	sub
	head	assort
	or	assortive
	syl	as+1sort:a+tive
	pos	adj.
assortive	sub
	head	assort
	or	assortative
	syl	as+1sort+ive
	pos	adj.
assortatively	sub
	head	assort
	syl	as+1sort:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
assorter	sub
	head	assort
	syl	as+1sort+er
	pos	n.
assorted	1.
	syl	as+sort+ed
	pron	<*1sc:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of various kinds mixed together; miscellaneous.
	exam	1	assorted sweets.
assorted	2.
	syl	as+sort+ed
	pron	<*1sc:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged in sorts; classified.
	exam	1	assorted categories.
assorted	3.
	syl	as+sort+ed
	pron	<*1sc:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	matched; suited (esp. in the combinations {well-assorted, ill-assorted}) .
assortment	1.
	syl	as+sort+ment
	pron	<*1sc:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection or group of various things or sorts.
assortment	2.
	syl	as+sort+ment
	pron	<*1sc:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assorting.
ASSR	0.
	syl	ASSR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic.
asst	0.
	syl	asst.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	assistant.
assuage	ety	C14: from Old French assouagier, from Vulgar Latin assu*_avi*_are (unattested) to sweeten, from Latin su*_avis pleasant; see #7suave 
assuage	1.
	syl	as+suage
	pron	<*1swAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soothe, moderate, or relieve (grief, pain, etc.).
assuage	2.
	syl	as+suage
	pron	<*1swAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give relief to (thirst, appetite, etc.); satisfy.
assuage	3.
	syl	as+suage
	pron	<*1swAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pacify; calm.
assuagement	sub
	head	assuage
	syl	as+1suage+ment
	pos	n.
assuager	sub
	head	assuage
	syl	as+1suag+er
	pos	n.
assuasive	sub
	head	assuage
	syl	as+sua+sive
	pron	<*1swAsiv>
	pos	adj.
Assouan	alt
	head	Assuan
	or	Assuan
	syl	As+souan
	pron	<a:s1wa:n>
	pos	n.
Assuan	0.
	or	Assouan
	syl	As+suan
	pron	<a:s1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Aswan}.
assume	ety	C15: from Latin ass*_umere to take up, from s*_umere to take up, from #7sub -#7+ emere to take
assume	1.
	syl	as+sume
	pron	<*1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to take for granted; accept without proof; suppose.
	exam	1	to assume that someone is sane.
assume	2.
	syl	as+sume
	pron	<*1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take upon oneself; undertake or take on or over (a position, responsibility, etc.).
	exam	1	to assume office.
assume	3.
	syl	as+sume
	pron	<*1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pretend to; feign.
	exam	1	he assumed indifference, although the news affected him deeply.
assume	4.
	syl	as+sume
	pron	<*1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or put on; adopt.
	exam	1	the problem assumed gigantic proportions.
assume	5.
	syl	as+sume
	pron	<*1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appropriate or usurp (power, control, etc.); arrogate.
	exam	1	the revolutionaries assumed control of the city.
assume	6.
	syl	as+sume
	pron	<*1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Christianity. of God
	def	to take up (the soul of a believer) into heaven.
assumable	sub
	head	assume
	syl	as+1sum+a:ble
	pos	adj.
assumer	sub
	head	assume
	syl	as+1sum+er
	pos	n.
assumed	1.
	syl	as+sumed
	pron	<*1sju:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	false; fictitious.
	exam	1	an assumed name.
assumed	2.
	syl	as+sumed
	pron	<*1sju:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	taken for granted.
	exam	1	an assumed result.
assumed	3.
	syl	as+sumed
	pron	<*1sju:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	usurped; arrogated.
	exam	1	an assumed authority.
assuming	0.
	syl	as+sum+ing
	pron	<*1sju:miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	expecting too much; presumptuous; arrogant.
assumpsit	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: he has undertaken, from ass*_umere to #7assume 
assumpsit	0.
	syl	as+sump+sit
	pron	<*1s^mpsit>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. before 1875
	def	an action to recover damages for breach of an express or implied contract or agreement that was not under seal.
assumption	ety	C13: from Latin ass*_umpti*_o a taking up, from ass*_umere to #7assume 
assumption	1.
	syl	as+sump+tion
	pron	<*1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking something for granted or something that is taken for granted.
assumption	2.
	syl	as+sump+tion
	pron	<*1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an assuming of power or possession of something.
assumption	3.
	syl	as+sump+tion
	pron	<*1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	arrogance; presumption.
assumption	4.
	syl	as+sump+tion
	pron	<*1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a minor premiss.
assumptive	sub
	head	assumption
	syl	as+1sump+tive
	pos	adj.
assumptively	sub
	head	assumption
	syl	as+1sump+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Assumption	1.
	syl	As+sump+tion
	pron	<*1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the taking up of the Virgin Mary (body and soul) into heaven when her earthly life was ended.
Assumption	2.
	syl	As+sump+tion
	pron	<*1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the feast commemorating this, celebrated by Roman Catholics on Aug. 15.
Asur	infl
	head	Assur
	syl	A:sur
	pron	<1@s*>
	pos	n.
Asshur	infl
	head	Assur
	or	Ashur
	syl	As:shur
	pron	<1@Su*>
	pos	n.
Ashur	infl
	head	Assur
	or	Asshur
	syl	A:shur
	pron	<1@Su*>
	pos	n.
Assur	1.
	syl	As:sur
	pron	<1@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme national god of the ancient Assyrians, chiefly a war god, whose symbol was an archer within a winged disc.
Assur	2.
	syl	As:sur
	pron	<1@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the chief cities of ancient Assyria, on the River Tigris about 100 km (60 miles) downstream from the present-day city of Mosul.
assurance	1.
	syl	as+sur+ance
	pron	<*1Su*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement, assertion, etc., in?!tended to inspire confidence or give encouragement.
	exam	1	she was helped by his assurance that she would cope.
assurance	2.
	syl	as+sur+ance
	pron	<*1Su*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a promise or pledge of support.
	exam	1	he gave an assurance of help when needed.
assurance	3.
	syl	as+sur+ance
	pron	<*1Su*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from doubt; certainty.
	exam	1	his assurance about his own superiority infuriated her.
assurance	4.
	syl	as+sur+ance
	pron	<*1Su*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	forwardness; impudence.
assurance	5.
	syl	as+sur+ance
	pron	<*1Su*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	insurance providing for certainties such as death as contrasted with fire or theft.
Assurbanipal	0.
	syl	As:sur:ba:ni:pal
	pron	<2@su*1ba:ni2p@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ashurbanipal}.
assure	ety	C14: from Old French ase*"urer to assure, from Medieval Latin ass*_ec*_ur*_are to secure or make sure, from s*_ec*_urus #7secure 
assure	1.
	syl	as+sure
	pron	<*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to cause to feel sure or certain; convince.
	exam	1	to assure a person of one's love.
assure	2.
	syl	as+sure
	pron	<*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to promise; guarantee.
	exam	1	he assured us that he would come.
assure	3.
	syl	as+sure
	pron	<*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state positively or with assurance.
assure	4.
	syl	as+sure
	pron	<*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make (an event) certain; ensure.
assure	5.
	syl	as+sure
	pron	<*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to insure against loss, esp. of life.
assure	6.
	syl	as+sure
	pron	<*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	another word for {convey}.
assurable	sub
	head	assure
	syl	as+1sur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
assurer	sub
	head	assure
	syl	as+1sur+er
	pos	n.
assured	1.
	syl	as+sured
	pron	<*1Su*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	made certain; sure; guaranteed.
assured	2.
	syl	as+sured
	pron	<*1Su*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-assured.
assured	3.
	syl	as+sured
	pron	<*1Su*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	insured, esp. by a life assurance policy.
assured	4.a.
	syl	as+sured
	pron	<*1Su*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the beneficiary under a life assurance policy.
assured	4.b.
	syl	as+sured
	pron	<*1Su*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the person whose life is insured.
assuredly	sub
	head	assured
	syl	as+sur+ed+ly
	pron	<*1Su*ridli>
	pos	adv.
assuredness	sub
	head	assured
	syl	as+1sur+ed+ness
	pos	n.
assurgent	ety	C16: from Latin assurgere to rise up, from surgere to rise
assurgent	0.
	syl	as+sur+gent
	pron	<*1sR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, stems, etc.
	def	curving or growing upwards; rising.
assurgency	sub
	head	assurgent
	syl	as+1sur+gen+cy
	pos	n.
Assyr	0.
	syl	Assyr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Assyrian.
Assyria	0.
	syl	As+syr:i:a
	pron	<*1siri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient kingdom of N Mesopotamia: it established an empire that stretched from Egypt to the Persian Gulf, reaching its greatest extent between 721 and 633 #7b.c. Its chief cities were Assur and Nineveh.
Assyrian	1.
	syl	As+syr+i:an
	pron	<*1siri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of ancient Assyria.
Assyrian	2.
	syl	As+syr+i:an
	pron	<*1siri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the Assyrians, belonging to the E Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family and regarded as a dialect of Akkadian.
Assyrian	3.
	syl	As+syr+i:an
	pron	<*1siri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Assyrians, their language, or culture.
Assyriology	0.
	syl	As+syr:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<*2siri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the culture, history, and archaeological remains of ancient Assyria.
Assyriologist	sub
	head	Assyriology
	syl	As+2syr:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
AST	0.
	syl	A.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Atlantic Standard Time.
astable	1.
	syl	a:sta+ble
	pron	<A1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not stable.
astable	2.
	syl	a:sta+ble
	pron	<A1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electricity.
	def	capable of oscillating between two states.
Fred	infl
	head	Astaire
	syl	Fred.
	pos	n.
Astaire	0.
	syl	A:staire
	pron	<*1ste*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1899, U.S. dancer, whose films include (1935).
Astarte	0.
	syl	As:tar:te
	pron	<@1sta:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertility goddess worshipped by the Phoenicians: identified with Ashtoreth of the Hebrews and Ishtar of the Babylonians and Assyrians.
astatic	ety	C19: from Greek astatos unsteady; see #7{a -%1}#7, static 
astatic	1.
	syl	a:stat+ic
	pron	<@1st@tik>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	not static; unstable.
astatic	2.a.
	syl	a:stat+ic
	pron	<@1st@tik>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	having no tendency to assume any particular position or orientation.
astatic	2.b.
	syl	a:stat+ic
	pron	<@1st@tik>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a galvanometer
	def	having two mutually compensating magnets arranged so that the instrument is independent of the earth's magnetic field.
astatically	sub
	head	astatic
	syl	a:1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
astaticism	sub
	head	astatic
	syl	a:1stat:i+2cism
	pos	n.
astatine	ety	C20: from Greek astatos unstable (see #7astatic) #7+ -#7{ine %2}
astatine	0.
	syl	as+ta+tine
	pron	<1@st*2tEn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive element of the halogen series: a decay product of uranium and thorium that occurs naturally in minute amounts and is artificially produced by bombarding bismuth with alpha particles. Symbol: At; atomic no.: 85; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%1%0At: 8.3 hours; valency: 1,3,5, or 7.
aster	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin aster star, from Greek
aster	1.
	syl	as+ter
	pron	<1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus having white, blue, purple, or pink daisy-like flowers: family (composites). Compare {golden aster}.
China aster	2.
	head	aster
	syl	China aster.
	def	a related Chinese plant, widely cultivated for its showy brightly coloured flowers.
aster	3.
	syl	as+ter
	pron	<1@st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	a group of radiating cytoplasmic threads that surrounds the centrosome before and during mitosis.
-aster	ety	from Latin: suffix indicating imperfect resem?!blance
-aster	0.
	syl	-as:ter
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	a person or thing that is inferior or bears only a poor resemblance to what is specified.
	exam	1	poetaster.
asteriated	0.
	syl	as+te+ri+at+ed
	pron	<@1sti*ri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal, esp. a gemstone
	def	exhibiting a star-shaped figure in transmitted or reflected light.
asterisk	ety	C17: from Late Latin asteriscus a small star, from Greek asteriskos, from ast*_er star
asterisk	1.
	syl	as+ter+isk
	pron	<1@st*risk>
	pos	n.
	def	a star-shaped character (?*#800045) used in printing or writing to indicate a cross-reference to a footnote, an omission, etc.
asterisk	2.a.
	syl	as+ter+isk
	pron	<1@st*risk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in historical linguistics
	def	this sign used to indicate an unattested reconstructed form.
asterisk	2.b.
	syl	as+ter+isk
	pron	<1@st*risk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in descriptive linguistics
	def	this sign used to indicate that an expression is ungrammatical or in some other way unacceptable.
asterisk	3.
	syl	as+ter+isk
	pron	<1@st*risk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with an asterisk.
asterism	ety	C16: from Greek asterismos arrangement of constellations, from ast*_er star
asterism	1.
	syl	as+ter+ism
	pron	<1@st*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	three asterisks arranged in a triangle (\?*%?*\?* or %?*\?*%?*), to draw attention to the text that follows.
asterism	2.
	syl	as+ter+ism
	pron	<1@st*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a starlike effect seen in some minerals and gemstones when viewed by reflected or transmitted light.
asterism	3.
	syl	as+ter+ism
	pron	<1@st*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster of stars or a constellation.
astern	1.
	syl	a:stern
	pron	<*1stR:n>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	at or towards the stern.
astern	2.
	syl	a:stern
	pron	<*1stR:n>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with the stern first.
	exam	1	full speed astern&!
astern	3.
	syl	a:stern
	pron	<*1stR:n>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	aft of the stern of a vessel.
asternal	1.
	syl	a:ster+nal
	pron	<@1stR:nL>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	not connected or joined to the sternum.
asternal	2.
	syl	a:ster+nal
	pron	<@1stR:nL>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	lacking a sternum.
asteroid	ety	C19: from Greek asteroeid*_es starlike, from ast*_er a star
asteroid	1.
	syl	as+ter+oid
	pron	<1@st*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {minor planet}. any of numerous small celestial bodies that move around the sun mainly between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. Their diameters range from 670 kilometres (Ceres) to less than one kilometre.
asteroid	2.
	syl	as+ter+oid
	pron	<1@st*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {as+ter@.oi+de@.an} (@!@ast$$#!r@$$Id$I$$n). any echinoderm of the class a starfish. {~} {as+ter@.oi+dal} (@!@ast$$?!#!r@$$Id%@l).
asteroid	3.
	syl	as+ter+oid
	pron	<1@st*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class
asteroid	4.
	syl	as+ter+oid
	pron	<1@st*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	shaped like a star.
asthenia	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek astheneia weakness, from #7{a -%1}#7+ sthenos strength
astheny	alt
	head	asthenia
	or	asthenia
	syl	as+the+ny
	pron	<1@sT*ni>
	pos	n.
asthenia	0.
	or	astheny
	syl	as+the+ni:a
	pron	<@s1TEni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal loss of strength; debility.
asthenic	1.
	syl	as+then+ic
	pron	<@s1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having asthenia; weak.
asthenic	2.
	syl	as+then+ic
	pron	<@s1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in constitutional psychology
	def	referring to a physique characterized by long limbs and a small trunk: claimed to be associated with a schizoid personality. See also {somatotype. ~}
asthenic	3.
	syl	as+then+ic
	pron	<@s1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person having long limbs and a small trunk.
asthenopia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek asthen*_es weak (from #7{a -%1}#7+ sthenos strength)+ *_ops eye
asthenopia	0.
	syl	as+the+no+pi:a
	pron	<2@sTi1n*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {eyestrain}.
asthenopic	sub
	head	asthenopia
	syl	as+the+nop+ic
	pron	<2@sTi?!1nopik>
	pos	adj.
asthenosphere	ety	C20: from astheno-, from Greek asthen*_es weak+#7sphere 
asthenosphere	0.
	syl	as+then:o+sphere
	pron	<*s1TEn*2sfi*>, <-1Ten->
	pos	n.
	def	a zone of the earth's crust below the lithosphere, thought to yield readily to the pressure of subsiding land, allowing the compensating elevation of a less dense region. See also {isostasy}.
asthma	ety	C14: from Greek: laborious breathing, from azein to breathe hard
asthma	0.
	syl	asth+ma
	pron	<1@sm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a respiratory disorder, often of allergic origin, characterized by difficulty in breathing, wheezing, and a sense of constriction in the chest.
asthmatic	1.
	syl	asth+mat+ic
	pron	<@s1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having asthma.
asthmatic	2.
	syl	asth+mat+ic
	pron	<@s1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has asthma.
asthmatically	sub
	head	asthmatic
	syl	asth+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Asti	0.
	syl	As:ti
	pron	<1@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Italy: famous for its sparkling wine ({Asti spumante}) . Pop.: 76048 (1971).
astigmatic	ety	C19: from #7{a -%1}+Greek stigmat-, stigma spot, focus; see #7stigma 
astigmatic	1.
	syl	as+tig+mat+ic
	pron	<2@stig1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, having, correcting, or corrected for astigmatism.
astigmatic	2.
	syl	as+tig+mat+ic
	pron	<2@stig1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has astigmatism.
astigmatically	sub
	head	astigmatic
	syl	as+tig+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
astigmia	alt
	head	astigmatism
	or	astigmatism
	syl	a:stig+mi:a
	pron	<*1stigmi*>
	pos	n.
astigmatism	1.
	or	astigmia
	syl	a:stig+ma+tism
	pron	<*1stigm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a defect of a lens resulting in the formation of distorted images; caused by the curvature of the lens being different in different planes.
astigmatism	2.
	or	astigmia
	syl	a:stig+ma+tism
	pron	<*1stigm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	faulty vision resulting from astigmatism of the lens of the eye.
astilbe	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek: not glittering, from #7a -%1+ stilb*_e, from stilbein to glitter; referring to its inconspicuous individual flowers
astilbe	0.
	syl	a:stil+be
	pron	<*1stilbi>
	pos	n.
	def	any perennial saxifragaceous plant of the genus of E Asia and North America: cultivated for their ornamental pink or white flowers.
astir	1.
	syl	a:stir
	pron	<*1stR:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	awake and out of bed.
astir	2.
	syl	a:stir
	pron	<*1stR:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in motion; on the move.
ASTMS	0.
	syl	A.S.T.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Association of Scientific, Technical, and Managerial Staffs.
Astolat	0.
	syl	As+to+lat
	pron	<1@st*u2l@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Arthurian legend: location unknown.
astomatous	1.
	syl	a:stom:a+tous
	pron	<@1stom*t*s>, <-1st*u->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having no mouth.
astomatous	2.
	syl	a:stom:a+tous
	pron	<@1stom*t*s>, <-1st*u->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having no stomata.
Francis William	infl
	head	Aston
	syl	Fran:cis Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Aston	0.
	syl	As:ton
	pron	<1@st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1945, English physicist and chemist, who developed the first mass spectograph, using it to investigate the isotopic structures of elements: Nobel prize for chemistry 1922.
astonied	ety	C14: from astonyen to #7astonish 
astonied	0.
	syl	as+ton+ied
	pron	<*1stonid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	stunned; dazed.
astonish	ety	C15: from earlier astonyen (see #7astonied) #7, from Old French estoner, from Vulgar Latin exton*_are (unattested) to strike with thunder, from Latin ton*_are to thunder
astonish	0.
	syl	a:ston+ish
	pron	<*1stoniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with amazement; surprise greatly.
astonishing	sub
	head	astonish
	syl	a:1ston+ish+ing
	pos	adj.
astonishingly	sub
	head	astonish
	syl	a:1ston+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
astonishment	1.
	syl	a:ston+ish+ment
	pron	<*1stoniSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme surprise; amazement.
astonishment	2.
	syl	a:ston+ish+ment
	pron	<*1stoniSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of amazement.
John Jacob	1.
	head	Astor
	syl	John Ja:cob
	def	1st Baron Astor of Hever. 1886-1971, British proprietor of (1922-66).
Astor	2.
	syl	As:tor
	pron	<1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Viscount?!ess {Nan@.cy Witch@.er Lang@.horne} (#!w$It#s$$ #!l@a&n@!h@$$:n). 1879-1964, British politician, born in the U.S.; the first woman to sit in the British House of Commons.
Astoria	0.
	syl	As+to+ri:a
	pron	<*1stc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Oregon, near the mouth of the Columbia River: founded as a fur-trading post in 1811 by John Jacob Astor. Pop.: 10244 (1970).
astound	ety	C17: from astoned amazed, from Old French eston*'e, from estoner to #7astonish 
astound	0.
	syl	a:stound
	pron	<*1staund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overwhelm with amazement and wonder; bewilder.
astoundingly	sub
	head	astound
	syl	a:1stound+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
astron	alt
	head	astr
	or	astr
	syl	astron.
astr	1.
	or	astron
	syl	astr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astronomer.
astr	2.
	or	astron
	syl	astr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astronomical.
astr	3.
	or	astron
	syl	astr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astronomy.
astraddle	1.
	syl	a:strad+dle
	pron	<*1str@dL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with a leg on either side of something.
astraddle	2.
	syl	a:strad+dle
	pron	<*1str@dL>
	pos	prep.
	def	astride.
astragal	ety	C17: from Latin astragalus, from Greek astragalos ankle bone, hence, small round moulding
astragal	1.a.
	syl	as+tra+gal
	pron	<1@str*gL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bead}. a small convex moulding, usually with a semicircular cross section.
astragal	1.b.
	syl	as+tra+gal
	pron	<1@str*gL>
	pos	n.
	def	a moulding having the form of a string of beads.
astragal	2.
	syl	as+tra+gal
	pron	<1@str*gL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Furniture.
	def	a glazing-bar, esp. in a bookcase.
astragal	3.
	syl	as+tra+gal
	pron	<1@str*gL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the ankle or ankle bone.
astragalus	ety	C16: via New Latin from Latin: #7astragal 
astragali	infl
	head	astragalus
	syl	a:strag:a+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
astragalus	0.
	syl	a:strag:a+lus
	pron	<@1str@g*l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {talus}.
astrakhan	1.
	syl	as+tra+khan
	pron	<2@str*1k@n>, <-1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fur, usually black or grey, made of the closely curled wool of lambs from Astrakhan.
astrakhan	2.
	syl	as+tra+khan
	pron	<2@str*1k@n>, <-1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth with curled pile resembling this.
astrakhan	3.
	syl	as+tra+khan
	pron	<2@str*1k@n>, <-1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of such fur or cloth.
	exam	1	an astrakhan collar.
Astrakhan	0.
	syl	As+tra+khan
	pron	<2@str*1k@n>, <-1ka:n>, Russian <1astr*x*nj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, on the delta of the Volga River, 21 m (70 ft.) below sea level. Pop.: 452000 (1975 est.).
astral	ety	C17: from Late Latin astr*_alis, from Latin astrum star, from Greek astron 
astral	1.
	syl	as+tral
	pron	<1@str*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, proceeding from, consisting of, or resembling the stars.
	exam	1	an astral body.
astral	2.
	syl	as+tral
	pron	<1@str*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to the aster occurring in dividing cells.
astral	3.
	syl	as+tral
	pron	<1@str*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theosophy.
	def	denoting or relating to a supposed supersensible substance believed to form the material of a second body for each person, taking the form of an aura discernible to certain gifted individuals.
astrally	sub
	head	astral
	syl	as+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
astraphobia	ety	C20: see #7astro -#7, -#7phobia 
astrophobia	alt
	head	astraphobia
	or	astraphobia
	syl	as+tro+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2@str*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
astraphobia	0.
	or	astrophobia
	syl	as+tra+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2@str*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exaggerated fear of thunder and lightning.
astraphobic	sub
	head	astraphobia
	or	astrophobic
	syl	as+tra+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
astrophobic	sub
	head	astraphobia
	or	astraphobic
	syl	as+tro+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
astray	ety	C13: from Old French estraie roaming, from estraier to #7stray 
astray	1.
	syl	a:stray
	pron	<*1strA>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	out of the correct path or direction.
astray	2.
	syl	a:stray
	pron	<*1strA>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	out of the right, good, or expected way; into error.
astrict	ety	C16: from Latin astrictus drawn closely together, from astringere to tighten, from stringere to bind
astrict	0.
	syl	as+trict
	pron	<*1strikt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to bind, confine, or constrict.
astriction	sub
	head	astrict
	syl	as+1tric+tion
	pos	n.
astrictive	sub
	head	astrict
	syl	as+1tric+tive
	pos	adj.
astrictively	sub
	head	astrict
	syl	as+1tric+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
astride	1.
	syl	a:stride
	pron	<*1strId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with a leg on either side.
astride	2.
	syl	a:stride
	pron	<*1strId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with the legs far apart.
astride	3.
	syl	a:stride
	pron	<*1strId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with a leg on either side of.
astride	4.
	syl	a:stride
	pron	<*1strId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with a part on both sides of; spanning.
astringent	ety	C16: from Latin astring*_ens drawing together; see #7astrict 
astringent	1.
	syl	as+trin+gent
	pron	<*1strinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	severe; harsh.
astringent	2.
	syl	as+trin+gent
	pron	<*1strinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp or invigorating.
astringent	3.
	syl	as+trin+gent
	pron	<*1strinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing contraction of body tissues, checking blood flow, or restricting secretions of fluids; styptic.
astringent	4.
	syl	as+trin+gent
	pron	<*1strinJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an astringent drug.
astringency	sub
	head	astringent
	or	astringence
	syl	as+1trin+gen+cy
	pos	n.
astringence	sub
	head	astringent
	or	astringency
	syl	as+1trin+gence
	pos	n.
astringently	sub
	head	astringent
	syl	as+1trin+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
astro-	ety	from Greek, from astron star
astro-	0.
	syl	as:tro-
	exam	1	combining form.
astro-	1.
	syl	as:tro-
	def	indicating a heavenly body, star, or star-shaped structure.
	exam	1	astrology;
	exam	2	astrocyte.
astro-	2.
	syl	as:tro-
	def	indicating outer space.
	exam	1	astronautics.
astrobiology	0.
	syl	as+tro+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@str*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology that investigates the possibility of life on other planets.
astrobotany	0.
	syl	as+tro+bot:a+ny
	pron	<2@str*u1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany that investigates the possibility that plants grow on other planets.
astrocompass	0.
	syl	as+tro+com+pass
	pron	<2@str*u1k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a navigational instrument for giving directional bearings from the centre of the earth to a particular star. It is carried in long-range aircraft, ships, spacecraft, etc.
astrocyte	0.
	syl	as+tro+cyte
	pron	<1@str*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the star-shaped cells in the tissue supporting the brain and spinal cord (neuroglia).
astrodome	0.
	syl	as+tro+dome
	pron	<1@str*2d*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent dome on the top of an aircraft, through which observations can be made, esp. of the stars. Also called: {astrohatch}.
astrodynamics	0.
	syl	as+tro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2@str*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the motion of natural and artificial bodies in space.
astrogeology	0.
	syl	as+tro+ge:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@str*uJi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the structure, composition, and history of other planets and other bodies in the solar system.
astroid	ety	C19: from #7astro -#7+ -#7oid 
astroid	0.
	syl	as+troid
	pron	<1@strcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a hypocycloid having four cusps.
astrol	1.
	syl	astrol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astrologer.
astrol	2.
	syl	astrol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astrological.
astrol	3.
	syl	astrol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astrology.
astrolabe	ety	C13: via Old French and Medieval Latin from Greek, from astrolabos (adj.), literally: star-taking, from astron star+ lambanein to take
astrolabe	0.
	syl	as+tro+labe
	pron	<1@str*2lAb>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used by early astronomers to measure the altitude of stars and planets and also as a navigational aid. It consists of a graduated circular disc with a movable sighting device. Compare {sextant}.
astrology	ety	C14: from Old French astrologie, from Latin astrologia, from Greek, from astrologos (originally: astronomer); see #7astro -#7, -#7logy 
astrology	1.
	syl	as+trol+o:gy
	pron	<*1strol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the motions and relative positions of the planets, sun, and moon, interpreted in terms of human characteristics and activities.
astrology	2.
	syl	as+trol+o:gy
	pron	<*1strol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the primitive study of celestial bodies, which formed the basis of astronomy.
astrologer	sub
	head	astrology
	or	astrologist
	syl	as+1trol:o+ger
	pos	n.
astrologist	sub
	head	astrology
	or	astrologer
	syl	as+1trol:o+gist
	pos	n.
astrological	sub
	head	astrology
	syl	as+tro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@str*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
astrologically	sub
	head	astrology
	syl	as+tro+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
astrometry	0.
	syl	as+trom+e:try
	pron	<*1stromitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy con?!cerned with the measurement of the position and motion of celestial bodies.
astrometric	sub
	head	astrometry
	or	astrometrical
	syl	as+tro+met+ric
	pron	<2@str*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
astrometrical	sub
	head	astrometry
	or	astrometric
	syl	as+tro+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
astronaut	ety	C20: from #7astro -#7+ -naut from Greek naut*_es sailor, on the model of aeronaut 
astronaut	0.
	syl	as+tro+naut
	pron	<1@str*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained for travelling in space.
astronautics	0.
	syl	as+tro+nau+tics
	pron	<2@str*1nc:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science and technology of space flight.
astronautic	sub
	head	astronautics
	or	astronautical
	syl	as+tro+1nau+tic
	pos	adj.
astronautical	sub
	head	astronautics
	or	astronautic
	syl	as+tro+1nau+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
astronautically	sub
	head	astronautics
	syl	as+tro+1nau+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
astronavigation	0.
	syl	as+tro+nav:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2@str*un@vi1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {celestial navigation}.
astronavigator	sub
	head	astronavigation
	syl	as+tro+1nav:i+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
astronomer	0.
	syl	as+tron:o+mer
	pron	<*1stron*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scientist who studies astronomy.
astronomic	alt
	head	astronomical
	or	astronomical
	syl	as+tro+nom+ic
	pos	adj.
astronomical	1.
	or	astronomic
	syl	as+tro+nom:i+cal
	pron	<2@str*1nomikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	enormously large; immense.
astronomical	2.
	or	astronomic
	syl	as+tro+nom:i+cal
	pron	<2@str*1nomikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to astronomy.
astronomically	sub
	head	astronomical
	syl	as+tro+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
astronomical telescope	0.
	syl	as+tro+nom:i+cal tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	any telescope designed and mounted for use in astronomy. Such telescopes usually form inverted images. See {Cassegrainian telescope, Newtonian telescope, equatorial telescope}.
astronomical unit	0.
	syl	as+tro+nom:i+cal u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of distance used in astronomy equal to the mean distance between the earth and the sun. 1 astronomical unit is equivalent to 1.495#M10%1%1 metres or about 9.3#M10%7 miles.
astronomical year	0.
	syl	as+tro+nom:i+cal year
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {solar year}. See { {year} (sense 4)}.
astronomy	ety	C13: from Old French astronomie, from Latin astronomia, from Greek; see #7astro -#7, -#7nomy 
astronomy	0.
	syl	as+tron:o+my
	pron	<*1stron*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of the individual celestial bodies (excluding the earth) and of the universe as a whole. Its various branches include astrometry, astrodynamics, cosmology, and astrophysics.
astrophotography	0.
	syl	as+tro+pho+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2@str*uf*1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the photography of celestial bodies used in astronomy.
astrophotographic	sub
	head	astrophotography
	syl	as+tro+pho:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2@str*u2f*ut*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
astrophysics	0.
	syl	as+tro+phys+ics
	pron	<2@str*u1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the physical and chemical properties, origin, and evolution of the celestial bodies.
astrophysical	sub
	head	astrophysics
	syl	as+tro+1phys:i+cal
	pos	adj.
astrophysicist	sub
	head	astrophysics
	syl	as+tro+1phys:i+cist
	pos	n.
astrosphere	1.
	syl	as+tro+sphere
	pron	<1@str*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	another name for {centrosome}.
astrosphere	2.
	syl	as+tro+sphere
	pron	<1@str*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	Also called: {attraction sphere}. the part of the aster excluding the centrosome.
Asturias	0.
	syl	As+tu+ri+as
	pron	<@1stu*ri2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former kingdom of NW Spain, consisting of a coastal plain and the Cantabrian Mountains: a Christian stronghold against the Moors (8th to 13th centuries); rich mineral resources.
astute	ety	C17: from Latin ast*_utus cunning, from astus (n.) cleverness
astute	0.
	syl	as+tute
	pron	<*1stju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having insight or acumen; perceptive; shrewd.
astutely	sub
	head	astute
	syl	as+1tute+ly
	pos	adv.
astuteness	sub
	head	astute
	syl	as+1tute+ness
	pos	n.
Astyanax	0.
	syl	As:ty:a:nax
	pron	<@1stI*2n@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the young son of Hector and Andromache, who was hurled from the walls of Troy by the Greeks.
astylar	ety	C19: from #7{a -%1}#7+ Greek stulos pillar
astylar	0.
	syl	a:sty+lar
	pron	<@1stIl*>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	without columns or pilasters.
Asunci'on	0.
	syl	A:sun+ci*'on
	pron	Spanish <2asun1sjon>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Paraguay, on the Paraguay River, 1530 km (950 miles) from the Atlantic. Pop.: 387676 (1972 est.).
asunder	ety	Old English on sundran apart; see #7sunder 
asunder	1.
	syl	a:sun+der
	pron	<*1s^nd*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into parts or pieces; apart.
	exam	1	to tear asunder.
asunder	2.
	syl	a:sun+der
	pron	<*1s^nd*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or into a position apart or separate.
Asur	0.
	syl	A:sur
	pron	<1@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Assur}.
Aswan	0.
	syl	As+wan
	pron	<a:s1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in SE Egypt, on the Nile, just below the First Cataract. Pop.: 246000 (1974 est.). Ancient name: {Syene}. Also: {Assuan, Assouan}.
Aswan High Dam	0.
	syl	As+wan High Dam
	pos	n.
	def	a dam on the Nile forming a reservoir (Lake Nasser) extending 480 km (300 miles) from the First to the Third Cataracts: opened in 1971, it was built 6 km (4 miles) upstream from the old {Aswan Dam} (built in 1902 and twice raised). Height of dam: 109 m (365 ft.).
aswarm	0.
	syl	a:swarm
	pron	<*1swc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	filled, esp. with moving things; swarming.
	exam	1	flower beds aswarm with bees.
asyllabic	0.
	syl	a:syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2@si1l@bik>, <2A->
	pos	adj.
	def	not functioning in the manner of a syllable.
asylum	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek asulon refuge, from asulos that may not be seized, from #7{a -%1}#7+ sulon right of seizure
asylum	1.
	syl	a:sy+lum
	pron	<*1sIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution for the shelter, treatment, or confinement of individuals, esp. a mental hospital (formerly termed {lunatic asylum) }.
asylum	2.
	syl	a:sy+lum
	pron	<*1sIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a safe or inviolable place of refuge, esp. as formerly offered by the Christian Church to criminals, outlaws, etc.; sanctuary (often in the phrase {give asylum to) }.
asylum	3.
	syl	a:sy+lum
	pron	<*1sIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	shelter; refuge.
asylum	4.
	syl	a:sy+lum
	pron	<*1sIl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	refuge afforded to a person whose extradition is sought by a foreign government.
	exam	1	political asylum.
asymmetrical	alt
	head	asymmetric
	or	asymmetric
	syl	a:sym+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
asymmetric	1.
	or	asymmetrical
	syl	a:sym+met+ric
	pron	<2@si1metrik>, <2A->
	pos	adj.
	def	not symmetrical; lacking symmetry; misproportioned.
asymmetric	2.a.
	or	asymmetrical
	syl	a:sym+met+ric
	pron	<2@si1metrik>, <2A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a molecule
	def	having its atoms and radicals arranged unsymmetrically.
asymmetric	2.b.
	or	asymmetrical
	syl	a:sym+met+ric
	pron	<2@si1metrik>, <2A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a carbon atom
	def	attached to four different atoms or radicals so that stereoisomerism results.
asymmetric	3.
	or	asymmetrical
	syl	a:sym+met+ric
	pron	<2@si1metrik>, <2A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic, maths. of a relation
	def	altered in meaning or value if the related terms are interchanged, as in
asymmetrically	sub
	head	asymmetric
	syl	a:sym+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
asymmetric time	0.
	syl	a:sym+met+ric time
	pos	n.
	def	musical time consisting of an odd number of beats in each bar divided into uneven combinations, such as 3+2, 4+3, 2+3+2, etc.
asymmetry	0.
	syl	a:sym+me+try
	pron	<@1simitri>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	lack or absence of symmetry in spatial arrangements or in mathematical or logical relations.
asymptomatic	0.
	syl	a:symp+to+mat+ic
	pron	<@2simpt*1m@tik>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease or suspected disease
	def	without symptoms; providing no subjective evidence of existence.
asymptomatically	sub
	head	asymptomatic
	syl	a:2symp+to+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
asymptote	ety	C17: from Greek asumpt*_otos not falling together, from {#7a- %1}+#7syn+ pt*_otos inclined to fall, from piptein to fall
asymptote	0.
	syl	as+ymp+tote
	pron	<1@sim2t*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line that is closely approached by a plane curve so that the perpendicular distance between them decreases to zero as the distance from the origin increases to infinity.
asymptotical	alt
	head	asymptotic
	or	asymptotic
	syl	as+ymp+tot:i+cal
	pos	adj.
asymptotic	1.
	or	asymptotical
	syl	as+ymp+tot+ic
	pron	<2@sim1totik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or referring to an asymptote.
asymptotic	2.
	or	asymptotical
	syl	as+ymp+tot+ic
	pron	<2@sim1totik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a function, series, formula, etc.
	def	approaching a given value or condition, as a variable or an expression containing a variable approaches a limit, usually infinity.
asymptotically	sub
	head	asymptotic
	syl	as+ymp+1tot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
asynchronism	0.
	syl	a:syn+chro+nism
	pron	<@1siGkr*2niz*m>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of synchro?!nism; occurrence at different times.
asynchronous	sub
	head	asynchronism
	syl	a:1syn+chro+nous
	pos	adj.
asynchronously	sub
	head	asynchronism
	syl	a:1syn+chro+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
asyndetic	1.
	syl	as+yn+det+ic
	pron	<2@sin1detik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a catalogue or index
	def	without cross references.
asyndetic	2.
	syl	as+yn+det+ic
	pron	<2@sin1detik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a linguistic construction
	def	having no conjunction, as in
asyndetically	sub
	head	asyndetic
	syl	as+yn+1det:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
asyndeton	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek asundeton, from asundetos unconnected, from #7{a -%1}#7+ sundein to bind together
asyndeta	infl
	head	asyndeton
	syl	a:syn+de:ta
	pron	<-dit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
asyndeton	1.
	syl	a:syn+de:ton
	pron	<@1sindit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the omission of a conjunction between the parts of a sentence.
asyndeton	2.
	syl	a:syn+de:ton
	pron	<@1sindit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an asyndetic construction. Compare {syndeton}.
Assiut	alt
	head	Asyut
	or	Asyut
	syl	As+siut
	pron	<@1sju:t>
	pos	n.
Asyut	0.
	or	Assiut
	syl	A:syut
	pron	<@1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in central Egypt, on the Nile. Pop.: 197200 (1974 est.). Ancient Greek name: {Lycopolis}.
at	ety	Old English @at; related to Old Norse at to, Latin ad to
at	H1.1.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate location or position.
	exam	1	are they at the table??
	exam	2	staying at a small hotel.
at	H1.2.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	def	towards; in the direction of.
	exam	1	looking at television;
	exam	2	throwing stones at windows.
at	H1.3.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate position in time.
	exam	1	come at three o'clock.
at	H1.4.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	def	engaged in; in a state of (being).
	exam	1	children at play;
	exam	2	stand at ease;
	exam	3	he is at his most charming today.
at	H1.5.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	usage	in expressions concerned with habitual activity
	def	during the passing of (esp. in the phrase {at night) }.
	exam	1	he used to work at night.
at	H1.6.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	def	for; in exchange for.
	exam	1	it's selling at four pounds.
at	H1.7.
	syl	at
	pron	<@t>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the object of an emotion.
	exam	1	angry at the driver;
	exam	2	shocked at his behaviour.
where it's at	8.
	head	at
	syl	where it's at.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the real place of action.
at	ety	from Thai
at	infl
	syl	at.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
at	H2.0.
	syl	at
	pron	<a:t>, <@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Laotian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a kip.
At	1.
	syl	At
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	astatine.
At	2.
	syl	At
	def	Also: {A} ampere-turn.
at	1.
	syl	at.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	unit of pressure
	def	atmosphere.
at	2.
	syl	at.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	atomic.
Atacama Desert	0.
	syl	A:ta+ca+ma Des+ert
	pron	Spanish <2ata1kama>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert region along the W coast of South America, mainly in N Chile: a major source of nitrates.
atactic	0.
	syl	a:tac+tic
	pron	<A1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a polymer
	def	having random sequence of the stereochemical arrangement of groups on carbon atoms in the chain; not stereospecific.
ataghan	0.
	syl	at:a+ghan
	pron	<1@t*2g@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {yataghan}.
Atabalipa	alt
	head	Atahualpa
	or	Atahualpa
	syl	At:a:ba:li:pa
	pron	<2@t*1ba:lip*>
	pos	n.
Atahualpa	0.
	or	Atabalipa
	syl	At:a:hual:pa
	pron	<2@t*1wa:lp*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1500-33, the last Inca emperor of Peru (1525-33), who was put to death by the Spanish under Pizarro.
Atalanta	0.
	syl	At:a:lan:ta
	pron	<2@t*1l@nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a maiden who agreed to marry any man who could defeat her in a running race. She lost to Hippomenes when she paused to pick up three golden apples that he had deliberately dropped.
ataman	ety	from Russian, from Polish hetman, from German Hauptmann (literally: head man)
atamans	infl
	head	ataman
	syl	at:a+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ataman	0.
	syl	at:a+man
	pron	<1@t*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an elected leader of the Cossacks; hetman.
ataraxic	alt
	head	ataractic
	or	ataractic
	syl	at:a+rax+ic
	pron	<2@t*1raksik>
	pos	adj.
ataractic	1.
	or	ataraxic
	syl	at:a+rac+tic
	pron	<2@t*1r@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to calm or tranquillize.
ataractic	2.
	or	ataraxic
	syl	at:a+rac+tic
	pron	<2@t*1r@ktik>
	pos	n.
	def	an ataractic drug.
ataraxia	ety	C17: from Greek: serenity, from ataraktos undisturbed, from #7{a -%1}#7+ tarassein to trouble
ataraxy	alt
	head	ataraxia
	or	ataraxia
	syl	at:a+rax:y
	pron	<1@t*2r@ksi>
	pos	n.
ataraxia	0.
	or	ataraxy
	syl	at:a+rax:i:a
	pron	<2@t*1r@ksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	calmness or peace of mind; emotional tranquillity.
Kemal	infl
	head	Ataturk
	syl	Ke:mal
	pron	<ke1ma:l>
	pos	n.
Ataturk	0.
	syl	At:a:t*"urk
	pron	<1@t*2tR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1881-1938, Turkish general and statesman; founder of the Turkish republic and president of Turkey (1923-38), who westernized and secularized the country.
atavism	ety	C19: from French atavisme, from Latin atavus strictly: great-grandfather's grandfather, probably from atta daddy+ avus grandfather
atavism	1.
	syl	at:a+vism
	pron	<1@t*2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the recurrence in a plant or animal of certain primitive characteristics that were present in an ancestor but have not occurred in intermediate generations.
atavism	2.
	syl	at:a+vism
	pron	<1@t*2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	reversion to a former or more primitive type.
atavist	sub
	head	atavism
	syl	at:a+vist
	pos	n.
atavistic	sub
	head	atavism
	or	atavic
	syl	at:a+1vis+tic
	pron	<*1t@vik>
	pos	adj.
atavic	sub
	head	atavism
	or	atavistic
	syl	at:a+vic
	pron	<*1t@vik>
	pos	adj.
atavistically	sub
	head	atavism
	syl	at:a+1vis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ataxia	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: lack of coordination, from #7{a -%1}#7+ -taxia, from tassein to put in order
ataxy	alt
	head	ataxia
	or	ataxia
	syl	a:tax:y
	pron	<*1t@ksi>
	pos	n.
ataxia	0.
	or	ataxy
	syl	a:tax:i:a
	pron	<*1t@ksi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	lack of muscular coordination.
ataxic	sub
	head	ataxia
	or	atactic
	syl	a:1tax+ic
	pos	adj.
atactic	sub
	head	ataxia
	or	ataxic
	syl	a:1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
Atbara	1.
	syl	At+ba+ra
	pron	<1@tb*r*>, <@t1ba:->
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Sudan. Pop.: 64326 (1973).
Atbara	2.
	syl	At+ba+ra
	pron	<1@tb*r*>, <@t1ba:->
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Africa, rising in N Ethiopia and flowing through E Sudan to the Nile at Atbara. Length: over 800 km (500 miles).
ATC	1.
	syl	A.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	air traffic control.
ATC	2.
	syl	A.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Air Training Corps.
ate	0.
	syl	ate
	pron	<et>, <At>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {eat}.
Ate	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek at*_e a rash impulse
Ate	0.
	syl	A:te
	pron	<1Ati>, <1a:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a goddess who makes men blind so that they will blunder into guilty acts. See also {hubris}.
-ate	ety	from Latin -*_atus, past participial ending of verbs ending in -*_are 
-ate	H1.1.
	syl	-ate
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	possessing; having the appearance or characteristics of.
	exam	1	fortunate;
	exam	2	palmate;
	exam	3	Latinate.
-ate	H1.2.
	syl	-ate
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	a chemical compound, esp. a salt or ester of an acid.
	exam	1	carbonate;
	exam	2	stearate.
-ate	H1.3.
	syl	-ate
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	the product of a process.
	exam	1	condensate.
-ate	H1.4.
	syl	-ate
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming verbs from nouns and adjectives.
	exam	1	hyphenate;
	exam	2	rusticate.
-ate	ety	from Latin -*_atus, suffix (fourth declension) of collective nouns
-ate	H2.0.
	syl	-ate
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	denoting office, rank, or a group having a certain function.
	exam	1	episcopate;
	exam	2	electorate.
atelectasis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek atel*_es imperfect+ ektasis extension
atelectasis	1.
	syl	at+e:lec+ta+sis
	pron	<2@t*1lekt*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	failure of the lungs to expand fully at birth.
atelectasis	2.
	syl	at+e:lec+ta+sis
	pron	<2@t*1lekt*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	collapse of the lung or a part of the lung, usually caused by bronchial obstruction.
atelier	ety	C17: from Old French astelier workshop, from astele chip of wood, from Latin astula splinter, from assis board
atelier	0.
	syl	at+el+ier
	pron	<1@t*l2jA>, French <at*1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist's studio or workshop.
a tempo	ety	Italian: in (the original) time
	infl
	head	a tempo
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
a tempo	1.
	syl	a tem+po
	pron	<a:> <1temp*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to the original tempo. {~}
a tempo	2.
	syl	a tem+po
	pron	<a:> <1temp*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a passage thus marked. {~} Also: {tempo primo}.
Aton	alt
	head	Aten
	or	Aten
	syl	A:ton
	pron	<1a:tN>
	pos	n.
Aten	0.
	or	Aton
	syl	A:ten
	pron	<1a:tN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	the solar disc worshipped as the sole god in the reign of Akhenaten.
Athabasca	alt
	head	Athabaska
	or	Athabaska
	syl	Ath:a+bas+ca
	pron	<2@T*1b@sk*>
	pos	n.
Lake	1.
	head	Athabaska
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in W Canada, in NW Saskatchewan and NE Alberta. Area: about 7770 sq. km (3000 sq. miles).
Athabaska	2.
	or	Athabasca
	syl	Ath:a+bas+ka
	pron	<2@T*1b@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing northeast to Lake Athabaska. Length: 1230 km (765 miles).
Athamas	0.
	syl	Ath:a+mas
	pron	<1@T*2m@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Orchomenus in Boeotia; the father of Phrixus and Helle by his first wife Nephele, whom he deserted for Ino.
Athanasian Creed	0.
	syl	Ath:a+na+sian Creed
	pron	<2@T*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a profession of faith widely used in the Western Church which, though formerly attributed to Athanasius, probably originated in Gaul between 381 and 428 #7a.d.
Saint	infl
	head	Athanasius
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Athanasius	0.
	syl	Ath:a:na:sius
	pron	<2@T*1nAS*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??296-373 #7a.d., patriarch of Alexandria who championed Christian orthodoxy against Arianism. Feast day: May 2.
Athanasian	sub
	head	Athanasius
	syl	Ath:a+1na+sian
	pos	adj.
Athapascan	ety	from Cree athapaskaaw scattered grass or reeds
Athapaskan	alt
	head	Athapascan
	or	Athabaskan
	syl	Ath:a+pas+kan
	pron	<2@T*1p@sk*n>
	pos	n.
Athabascan	infl
	head	Athapascan
	or	Athapascan
	syl	Ath:a+bas+can
	pron	<2@T*1b@sk*n>
	pos	n.
Athabaskan	infl
	head	Athapascan
	or	Athapaskan
	syl	Ath:a+bas+kan
	pron	<2@T*1b@sk*n>
	pos	n.
Athapascan	1.
	or	Athabascan
	syl	Ath:a+pas+can
	pron	<2@T*1p@sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of North American Indian languages belonging to the Na-Dene phylum, including Apache and Navaho.
Athapascan	2.
	or	Athabascan
	syl	Ath:a+pas+can
	pron	<2@T*1p@sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of one of these languages.
Atharva-Veda	0.
	syl	A:thar:va-Ve:da
	pron	<*1ta:v*1vAd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the fourth and latest Veda, largely consisting of priestly spells and incantations.
atheism	ety	C16: from French ath*'eisme, from Greek atheos godless, from #7{a -%1}#7+ theos god &- #!a@.the+ist n., adj. &- @!a@.the+#!is+tic or @!a@.the+#!is+ti+cal adj. &- @!a@.the+#!is+ti+cal+ly adv.
atheism	1.
	syl	a:the+ism
	pron	<1ATi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine or belief that there is no God or that the assertion of his existence is meaningless.
atheism	2.
	syl	a:the+ism
	pron	<1ATi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	rejection of belief in God or gods.
atheism	3.
	syl	a:the+ism
	pron	<1ATi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	behaviour or attitudes regarded as evil or sinful; godlessness.
atheling	ety	Old English @atheling, from @athelu noble family+{-#7ing %3}; related to Old High German adaling, Old Norse *"othlingr 
atheling	0.
	syl	ath+el+ing
	pron	<1@TiliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	a prince of any of the royal dynasties.
Athelstan	0.
	syl	Ath:el:stan
	pron	<1@T*lst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??895-939 #7a.d., king of Wessex and Mercia (924-939 #7a.d.) , who extended his kingdom to include most of England.
athematic	1.
	syl	a:th+e:mat+ic
	pron	<2@Ti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	not based on themes.
athematic	2.
	syl	a:th+e:mat+ic
	pron	<2@Ti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Linguistics. of verbs
	def	having a suffix attached immediately to the stem, without an intervening vowel.
Athene	alt
	head	Athena
	or	Athena
	syl	A:the:ne
	pron	<*1TEni>
	pos	n.
Athena	0.
	or	Athene
	syl	A:the:na
	pron	<*1TEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a virgin goddess of wisdom, practical skills, and prudent warfare. She was born, fully armed, from the head of Zeus. Also called: {Pallas Athena, Pallas}. Roman counterpart: {Minerva}.
athenaeum	ety	C18: from Late Latin, from Greek Ath*_enaion temple of Athene, frequented by poets and teachers
atheneum	alt
	head	athenaeum
	or	athenaeum
	syl	ath+e:ne:um
	pron	<2@Ti1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
athenaeum	1.
	or	atheneum
	syl	ath+e:nae:um
	pron	<2@Ti1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution for the promotion of learning.
athenaeum	2.
	or	atheneum
	syl	ath+e:nae:um
	pron	<2@Ti1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a building containing a reading room or library, esp. one used by such an institution.
Atheneum	alt
	head	Athenaeum
	or	Athenaeum
	syl	Ath+e:ne:um
	pron	<2@Ti1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
Athenaeum	1.
	or	Atheneum
	syl	Ath+e:nae:um
	pron	<2@Ti1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a building sacred to the goddess Athena, esp. the Athenian temple that served as a gathering place for the learned.
Athenaeum	2.
	or	Atheneum
	syl	Ath+e:nae:um
	pron	<2@Ti1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in imperial Rome
	def	the academy of learning established near the Forum in about 135 #7a.d. by Hadrian.
Athenian	1.
	syl	A:the+ni:an
	pron	<*1TEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Athens.
Athenian	2.
	syl	A:the+ni:an
	pron	<*1TEni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Athens.
Athens	0.
	syl	Ath+ens
	pron	<1@Tinz>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Greece, in the southeast near the Saronic Gulf: became capital after independence in 1834; ancient city-state, most powerful in the 5th century #7b.c.; contains the hill citadel of the Acropolis. Pop.: 867023 (1971). Greek name: {A@.thi+nai} (a#!#Ggine).
athermancy	ety	C19: from Greek athermantos not heated, from {#7a -%1}#7+ thermainein to heat, from therm*_e heat; compare #7diathermancy 
athermancy	0.
	syl	a:ther+man+cy
	pron	<@1TR:m*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an inability to transmit radiant heat or infrared radiation. Also called: {adiathermancy}.
athermanous	0.
	syl	a:ther+ma+nous
	pron	<@1TR:m*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of stopping radiant heat or infrared radiation.
atheroma	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek ath*_er*_oma tumour full of matter resembling gruel, from ath*_era gruel
atheromas	infl
	head	atheroma
	or	atheromata
	syl	ath+er:o+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atheromata	infl
	head	atheroma
	or	atheromas
	syl	ath+er:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atheroma	0.
	syl	ath+er:o+ma
	pron	<2@T*1r*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a fatty deposit on or within the inner lining of an artery, often causing an obstruction to the blood flow.
atheromatous	sub
	head	atheroma
	syl	ath+er+om:a+tous
	pron	<2@T*1rom*t*s>, <-1r*u->
	pos	adj.
atherosclerosis	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Greek ath*_era gruel (see #7atheroma) #7+sclerosis 
ses	infl
	head	atherosclerosis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atherosclerosis	0.
	syl	ath+er:o+scle+ro+sis
	pron	<2@T*r*uskli*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a degenerative disease of the arteries characterized by patchy thickening of the inner lining of the arterial walls, caused by deposits of fatty material; a form of arteriosclerosis. See {atheroma}.
atherosclerotic	sub
	head	atherosclerosis
	syl	ath+er:o+scle+rot+ic
	pron	<2@$T*r*u?!skli*?!1rotik>
	pos	adj.
athirst	1.
	syl	a:thirst
	pron	<*1TR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	having an eager desire; longing.
athirst	2.
	syl	a:thirst
	pron	<*1TR:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	thirsty.
athlete	ety	C18: from Latin via Greek athl*_et*_es, from athlein to compete for a prize, from athlos a contest
athlete	1.
	syl	ath+lete
	pron	<1@TlEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained to compete in sports or exercises involving physical strength, speed, or endurance.
athlete	2.
	syl	ath+lete
	pron	<1@TlEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a natural aptitude for physical activities.
athlete	3.
	syl	ath+lete
	pron	<1@TlEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a competitor in track and field events.
athlete's foot	0.
	syl	ath+lete's foot
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal infection of the skin of the foot, esp. between the toes and on the soles. Technical name: {dermatophytosis interdigitale}.
athletic	1.
	syl	ath+let+ic
	pron	<@T1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically fit or strong; muscular or active.
athletic	2.
	syl	ath+let+ic
	pron	<@T1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for an athlete or for athletics.
athletic	3.
	syl	ath+let+ic
	pron	<@T1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a person with a muscular and well-proportioned body. See also {somatotype}.
athletically	sub
	head	athletic
	syl	ath+1let:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
athleticism	sub
	head	athletic
	syl	ath+1let:i+cism
	pos	n.
athletics	1.a.
	syl	ath+let+ics
	pron	<@T1letiks>
	pos	n.
	def	track and field events.
athletics	1.b.
	syl	ath+let+ics
	pron	<@T1letiks>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an athletics meeting.
athletics	2.
	syl	ath+let+ics
	pron	<@T1letiks>
	pos	n.
	def	sports or exercises engaged in by athletes.
athletics	3.
	syl	ath+let+ics
	pron	<@T1letiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory or practice of athletic activities and training.
athletic support	0.
	syl	ath+let+ic sup+port
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal term for {jockstrap}.
athodyd	ety	C20: from a (ero) -th (erm) ody (namic) d (uct) 
athodyd	0.
	syl	ath:o+dyd
	pron	<1@T*u2dId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ramjet}.
at-home	1.
	syl	at-home
	pos	n.
	def	a social gathering in a person's home.
at-home	2.
	syl	at-home
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {open day}.
Mount	infl
	head	Athos
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Athos	0.
	syl	Ath+os
	pron	<1@Tos>, <1A->
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE Greece, in Macedonia: autonomous since 1927; inhabited by Greek Orthodox Basilian monks in 20 monasteries founded in the tenth century. Administrative centre: Karyai. Pop.: 1732 (1971).
athwart	ety	C15: from #7{a -%1}#7+thwart 
athwart	1.
	syl	a:thwart
	pron	<*1Twc:t>
	pos	adv.
	def	transversely; from one side to another.
athwart	2.
	syl	a:thwart
	pron	<*1Twc:t>
	pos	prep.
	def	across the path or line of (esp. a ship).
athwart	3.
	syl	a:thwart
	pron	<*1Twc:t>
	pos	prep.
	def	in opposition to; against.
athwartships	0.
	syl	a:thwart+ships
	pron	<*1Twc:t2Sips>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	from one side to the other of a vessel at right angles to the keel.
-atic	ety	from French -atique, from Greek -atikos 
-atic	0.
	syl	-at:ic
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of the nature of the thing specified.
	exam	1	problematic.
atilt	1.
	syl	a:tilt
	pron	<*1tilt>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in a tilted or inclined position.
atilt	2.
	syl	a:tilt
	pron	<*1tilt>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in or as if in a joust.
-ation	ety	from Latin -*_ati*_on-, suffix of abstract nouns, from -*_atus {-#7ate %1}#7+ -i*_on- -#7ion 
-ation	0.
	syl	-a:tion
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating an action, process, state, condition, or result.
	exam	1	arbitration;
	exam	2	cogitation;
	exam	3	hibernation;
	exam	4	moderation.
-ative	ety	from Latin -*_at*_ivus, from *_atus {-#7ate %1}#7+ *_ivus -#7ive 
-ative	0.
	syl	-a:tive
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of, relating to, or tending to.
	exam	1	authoritative;
	exam	2	decorative;
	exam	3	informative.
Atkinson	0.
	syl	At:kin:son
	pron	<1@tkinsN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Har@.ry Al@.bert}. 1831-92, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1876-77; 1883-84; 1887-91).
Atlanta	0.
	syl	At+lan+ta
	pron	<@t1l@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Georgia: the state capital. Pop.: 451123 (1973 est.).
Atlantean	1.
	syl	At+lan+te:an
	pron	<2@tl@n1tE*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of, relating to, or like Atlas; extremely strong.
Atlantean	2.
	syl	At+lan+te:an
	pron	<2@tl@n1tE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or connected with Atlantis.
atlantes	0.
	syl	at+lan+tes
	pron	<*t1l@ntEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {{atlas} (sense 4)}.
Atlantic	ety	C15: from Latin Atlanticus, from Greek (pelagos) Atlantikos (the sea) of Atlas (so called because it lay beyond the Atlas Mountains)
the	1.
	head	Atlantic
	syl	the.
	def	short for the {Atlantic Ocean}.
Atlantic	2.
	syl	At+lan+tic
	pron	<*t1l@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to or bordering the Atlantic Ocean.
Atlantic	3.
	syl	At+lan+tic
	pron	<*t1l@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Atlas or the Atlas Mountains.
Atlantic Charter	0.
	syl	At+lan+tic Char+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the joint declaration issued by F. D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill on Aug. 14, 1941, consisting of eight principles to guide a postwar settlement.
Atlantic City	0.
	syl	At+lan+tic Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in SE New Jersey on Absecon Beach, an island on the Atlantic coast. Pop.: 47859 (1970).
Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway	0.
	syl	At+lan+tic In:tra+coast+al Wa:ter+way
	pos	n.
	def	a system of inland and coastal waterways along the Atlantic coast of the U.S. from Cape Cod to Florida Bay. Length: 2495 km (1550 miles).
Atlantic Ocean	0.
	syl	At+lan+tic O:cean
	pos	n.
	def	the world's second largest ocean, bound?!ed in the north by the Arctic, in the south by the Antarctic, in the west by North and South America, and in the east by Europe and Africa. Greatest depth: 9220 m (30246 ft.). Area: about 81585000 sq. km (31500000 sq. miles).
Atlantic Provinces	0.
	syl	At+lan+tic Prov+in+ces
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Maritime Provinces} of Canada.
Atlantic Standard Time	0.
	syl	At+lan+tic Stand+ard Time
	pos	n.
	def	the local time used in eastern Canada.
Atlantis	0.
	syl	At+lan+tis
	pron	<*t1l@ntis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient legend
	def	a continent said to have sunk beneath the Atlantic Ocean west of the Straits of Gibraltar.
atlas	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek; first applied to maps, from depictions of Atlas supporting the heavens in 16th-century collections of maps
atlas	1.
	syl	at+las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of maps, usually in book form.
atlas	2.
	syl	at+las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of charts, graphs, etc., illustrating aspects of a subject.
	exam	1	an anatomical atlas.
atlas	3.
	syl	at+las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the first cervical vertebra, attached to and supporting the skull in man. Compare { {axis} %1 (sense 3)}.
atlantes	infl
	head	atlas
	syl	at+lan+tes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atlas	4.
	syl	at+las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {telamon}.
atlas	5.
	syl	at+las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard size of drawing paper, 26#M17 inches.
Atlas	1.
	syl	At:las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titan compelled to support the sky on his shoulders as punishment for rebelling against Zeus.
Atlas	2.
	syl	At:las
	pron	<1@tl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. intercontinental ballistic missile, also used in launching spacecraft.
Atlas Mountains	0.
	syl	At+las Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of N Africa, between the Mediterranean and the Sahara Desert. Highest peak: Mount Toubkal, 4165 m (13664 ft.).
Atli	0.
	syl	At:li
	pron	<1a:tli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse legend.
	def	a king of the Huns who married Gudrun for her inheritance and was slain by her after he killed her brothers.
atm	1.
	syl	atm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	atmosphere (unit of pressure).
atm	2.
	syl	atm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	atmospheric.
atman	ety	from Sanskrit *_atman breath; compare Old High German *_atum breath
atman	1.
	syl	at+man
	pron	<1a:tm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the personal soul or self; the thinking principle as manifested in consciousness.
atman	2.
	syl	at+man
	pron	<1a:tm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	Brahman considered as the Universal Soul, the great Self or Person that dwells in the entire created order.
atmo-	ety	via New Latin from Greek atmos vapour
atmo-	0.
	syl	at:mo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	air or vapour.
	exam	1	atmometer;
	exam	2	atmosphere.
atmolyses	infl
	head	atmolysis
	syl	at+mol:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atmolysis	0.
	syl	at+mol:y+sis
	pron	<@t1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of separating gases that depends on their differential rates of diffusion through a porous substance.
atmometer	0.
	syl	at+mom+e:ter
	pron	<@t1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the rate of evaporation of water into the atmosphere. Also called: {evaporimeter} or {evaporometer}.
atmometry	sub
	head	atmometer
	syl	at+1mom+e:try
	pos	n.
atmosphere	1.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the gaseous envelope sur?!rounding the earth or any other celestial body. See also {troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere}, and {ionosphere}.
atmosphere	2.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the air or climate in a particular place.
	exam	1	the atmosphere was thick with smoke.
atmosphere	3.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a general pervasive feeling or mood.
	exam	1	an atmosphere of elation.
atmosphere	4.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevailing tone or mood of a novel, symphony, painting, or other work of art.
atmosphere	5.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a special mood or character associated with a place.
atmosphere	6.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any local gaseous environment or medium.
	exam	1	an inert atmosphere.
atmosphere	7.
	syl	at+mos+phere
	pron	<1@tm*s2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev: {at}. or {atm}. a unit of pressure; the pressure that will support a column of mercury 760 mm high at 0?%C at sea level. 1 atmosphere is equivalent to 101325 newtons per square metre or 14.72 pounds per square inch. &- {@!at+mos+#!pher+ic} {@!at+mos+#!pher@.i+cal} &- {@!at+mos+#!pher@.i+cal+ly}
atmospheric perspective	0.
	syl	at+mos+pher+ic per+spec+tive
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {aerial perspective}.
atmospheric pressure	0.
	syl	at+mos+pher+ic pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the pressure exerted by the atmosphere at the earth's surface. It has an average value of 1 atmosphere.
atmospherics	1.
	syl	at+mos+pher+ics
	pron	<2@tm*s1feriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	electrical disturb?!ances produced in the atmosphere by natural causes such as lightning.
atmospherics	2.
	syl	at+mos+pher+ics
	pron	<2@tm*s1feriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	radio interference, heard as crackling or hissing in receivers, caused by electrical disturbance.
at no	0.
	syl	at. no.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	atomic number.
atoll	ety	C17: from atollon, native name in the Maldive Islands
atoll	0.
	syl	at+oll
	pron	<1@tol>, <*1tol>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular coral reef or string of coral islands surrounding a lagoon.
atom	ety	C16: via Old French and Latin, from Greek atomos (n.), from atomos (adj.) that cannot be divided, from #7{a -%1}#7+ temnein to cut
atom	1.a.
	syl	at:om
	pron	<1@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest quantity of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction.
atom	1.b.
	syl	at:om
	pron	<1@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	this entity as a source of nuclear energy.
	exam	1	the power of the atom.
atom	2.
	syl	at:om
	pron	<1@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical indivisible particle of matter postulated by certain ancient philosophers as the fundamental constituent of matter. See also {atomism}.
atom	3.
	syl	at:om
	pron	<1@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small amount or quantity; minute fragment.
	exam	1	to smash something to atoms;
	exam	2	there is not an atom of truth in his allegations.
atomic bomb	alt
	head	atom bomb
	or	atom bomb
	syl	a:tom+ic bomb
	pos	n.
atom bomb	0.
	or	atomic bomb
	syl	at:om bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bomb in which the energy is provided by nuclear fission. Uranium-235 and plutonium-239 are the isotopes most commonly used in atom bombs. Also called: {A-bomb, fission bomb}. Compare {fusion bomb}.
atomic	1.
	syl	a:tom+ic
	pron	<*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, using, or characterized by atomic bombs or atomic energy.
	exam	1	atomic warfare.
atomic	2.
	syl	a:tom+ic
	pron	<*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, related to, or comprising atoms.
	exam	1	atomic hydrogen.
atomic	3.
	syl	a:tom+ic
	pron	<*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely small; minute.
atomically	sub
	head	atomic
	syl	a:1tom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
athe	infl
	head	atomic age
	syl	a:the.
	pos	n.
atomic age	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic age
	pos	n.
	def	the current historical period, initiated by the development of the first atomic bomb towards the end of World War II and now marked by a balance of power between nations possessing the hydrogen bomb and the growing use of nuclear power as a source of energy.
atomic clock	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic clock
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely accurate clock in which an electrical oscillator is controlled by the natural vibrations of an atomic or molecular system such as caesium or ammonia.
atomic cocktail	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic cock+tail
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution of radioactive substance, such as sodium iodide, administered orally as part of the treatment for cancer.
atomic energy	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nuclear energy}.
Atomic Energy Authority	0.
	syl	A:tom+ic En+er+gy Au:thor+i:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a government body established in 1954 to control research and development in atomic energy. Abbrev.: {AEA}
Atomic Energy Commission	0.
	syl	A:tom+ic En+er+gy Com+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a federal board established in 1946 to administer and develop domestic atomic energy programmes. Abbrev.: {AEC}
atomic heat	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic heat
	pos	n.
	def	the product of an element's atomic weight and its specific heat (capacity).
atomicity	1.
	syl	at:o+mic+i:ty
	pron	<2@t*1misiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being made up of atoms.
atomicity	2.
	syl	at:o+mic+i:ty
	pron	<2@t*1misiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of atoms in the molecules of an element.
atomicity	3.
	syl	at:o+mic+i:ty
	pron	<2@t*1misiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {valency}.
atomic mass	1.
	syl	a:tom+ic mass
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the mass of an isotope of an element in atomic mass units.
atomic mass	2.
	syl	a:tom+ic mass
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	See {relative atomic mass}.
atomic mass unit	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic mass u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of mass used to express atomic and molecular weights that is equal to one twelfth of the mass of an atom of carbon-12. It is equivalent to 1.66#M10%-%2%7 kg. Abbrev.: {AMU} Also called: {unified atomic mass unit, dalton}.
atomic number	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of an element. Abbrev.: {at. no}. Symbol.
	exam	1	Z
atomic pile	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic pile
	pos	n.
	def	the original name for a {nuclear reactor}.
atomic power	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nuclear power}.
atomic structure	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic struc+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the concept of an atom as a central positively charged nucleus consisting of protons and neutrons surrounded by a number of electrons. The number of electrons is equal to the number of protons: the whole entity is thus electrically neutral.
atomic theory	1.
	syl	a:tom+ic the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	any theory in which matter is regarded as consisting of atoms, esp. that proposed by John Dalton postulating that elements are composed of atoms that can combine in definite proportions to form compounds.
atomic theory	2.
	syl	a:tom+ic the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the current concept of the atom as an entity with a definite structure. See {atomic structure}.
atomic volume	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic vol+ume
	pos	n.
	def	the atomic weight (relative atomic mass) of an element divided by its density.
atomic weight	0.
	syl	a:tom+ic weight
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the average mass per atom of an element to half the mass of an atom of carbon-12. Abbrev.: {at. wt}. Also called: {relative atomic mass.#eUsage}. Until 1961 were based on the mass of an atom of oxygen-16. The carbon-12 atom is now the usual basis of calculations and is the preferred term for the new atomic weights.
atomism	1.
	syl	at+om+ism
	pron	<1@t*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient philosophical theory that the ultimate constituents of the universe are atoms. See also {Democritus, Lucretius}.
atomism	2.
	syl	at+om+ism
	pron	<1@t*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the theory that experiences and mental states are composed of elementary units. &- {#!at+om+ist}
atomistic	sub
	head	atomism
	or	atomistical
	syl	at+om+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
atomistical	sub
	head	atomism
	or	atomistic
	syl	at+om+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
atomistically	sub
	head	atomism
	syl	at+om+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
atomise	alt
	head	atomize
	or	atomize
	syl	at+om+ise
	pron	<1@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
atomize	1.
	or	atomise
	syl	at+om+ize
	pron	<1@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or be separated into free atoms.
atomize	2.
	or	atomise
	syl	at+om+ize
	pron	<1@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce (a liquid or solid) to fine particles or spray or (of a liquid or solid) to be reduced in this way.
atomize	3.
	or	atomise
	syl	at+om+ize
	pron	<1@t*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy by weapons, esp. nuclear weapons.
atomization	sub
	head	atomize
	or	atomisation
	syl	at+om:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
atomisation	sub
	head	atomize
	or	atomization
	syl	at+om:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
atomiser	alt
	head	atomizer
	or	atomizer
	syl	at+om+is+er
	pron	<1@t*2mIz*>
	pos	n.
atomizer	0.
	or	atomiser
	syl	at+om+iz+er
	pron	<1@t*2mIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for reducing a liquid to a fine spray, such as the nozzle used to feed oil into a furnace or an enclosed bottle with a fine outlet used to spray perfumes or medicines.
atom smasher	0.
	syl	at:om smash+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the nontechnical name for {{accelerator} (sense 2)}.
atomy	ety	C16: from Latin atom*_i atoms, but used as if singular; see #7atom 
atomies	infl
	head	atomy
	syl	at:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atomy	H1.1.
	syl	at:o+my
	pron	<1@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an atom or minute particle.
atomy	H1.2.
	syl	at:o+my
	pron	<1@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a minute creature.
atomy	ety	C16: from mistaken division of #7anatomy (as if an atomy) 
atomies	infl
	head	atomy
	syl	at:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atomy	H2.0.
	syl	at:o+my
	pron	<1@t*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {skeleton}.
Aton	0.
	syl	A:ton
	pron	<1a:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aten}.
atonal	0.
	syl	a:ton+al
	pron	<A1t*unL>, <@->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	having no established key. Compare {{tonal} (sense 2)}.
atonalism	sub
	head	atonal
	syl	a:1ton+al+ism
	pos	n.
atonally	sub
	head	atonal
	syl	a:1ton+al+ly
	pos	adv.
atonality	1.
	syl	a:to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2At*u1n@liti>, <2@->
	pos	n.
	def	absence of or disregard for an established musical key in a composition.
atonality	2.
	syl	a:to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2At*u1n@liti>, <2@->
	pos	n.
	def	the principles of composition embodying this and providing a radical alternative to the diatonic system.
atonality	xref
	syl	a:to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2At*u1n@liti>, <2@->
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {tonality}.
atone	ety	C16: back formation from #7atonement 
atone	1.
	syl	a:tone
	pron	<*1t*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to make amends or reparation (for a crime, sin, etc.).
atone	2.
	syl	a:tone
	pron	<*1t*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expiate.
	exam	1	to atone a guilt with repentance.
atone	3.
	syl	a:tone
	pron	<*1t*un>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be in or bring into agreement.
atonable	sub
	head	atone
	or	atoneable
	syl	a:1ton+a:ble
	pos	adj.
atoneable	sub
	head	atone
	or	atonable
	syl	a:1tone+a:ble
	pos	adj.
atoner	sub
	head	atone
	syl	a:1ton+er
	pos	n.
atonement	ety	C16: from Middle English phrase at onement in harmony
atonement	1.
	syl	a:tone+ment
	pron	<*1t*unm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	satisfaction, reparation, or expiation given for an injury or wrong.
atonement	2.a.
	syl	a:tone+ment
	pron	<*1t*unm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the reconciliation of man with God through the life, sufferings, and sacrificial death of Christ.
atonement	2.b.
	syl	a:tone+ment
	pron	<*1t*unm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sufferings and death of Christ.
atonement	3.
	syl	a:tone+ment
	pron	<*1t*unm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	the state in which the attributes of God are exemplified in man.
atonement	4.
	syl	a:tone+ment
	pron	<*1t*unm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	reconciliation or agreement.
atonic	ety	C18: from Latin atonicus, from Greek atonos lacking tone; see #7atony 
atonic	1.
	syl	a:ton+ic
	pron	<A1tonik>, <@->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a syllable, word, etc.
	def	carrying no stress; unaccented.
atonic	2.
	syl	a:ton+ic
	pron	<A1tonik>, <@->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	relating to or characterized by atony.
atonic	3.
	syl	a:ton+ic
	pron	<A1tonik>, <@->
	pos	n.
	def	an unaccented or unstressed syllable, word, etc., such as in
atonicity	sub
	head	atonic
	syl	at:o+nic+i:ty
	pron	<2@t*1nisiti>, <2At*u->
	pos	n.
atony	ety	C17: from Latin atonia, from Greek: tonelessness, from atonos slack, from #7{a -%1}#7+ tonos #7tone 
atony	1.
	syl	at:o+ny
	pron	<1@t*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	lack of normal tone or tension, as in muscles; abnormal relaxation of a muscle.
atony	2.
	syl	at:o+ny
	pron	<1@t*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	lack of stress or accent on a syllable or word.
atop	1.
	syl	a:top
	pron	<*1top>
	pos	adv.
	def	on top; at the top.
atop	2.
	syl	a:top
	pron	<*1top>
	pos	prep.
	def	on top of; at the top of.
-ator	ety	from Latin -*_ator; see -#7{ate %1}#7, -{#7or %1}
-ator	0.
	syl	-a:tor
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	a person or thing that performs a certain action.
	exam	1	agitator;
	exam	2	escalator;
	exam	3	radiator.
-atory	ety	from Latin -*_at*_orius; see {-#7ate %1}#7, {-#7ory %2}
-atory	0.
	syl	-a:to:ry
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of, relating to, characterized by, or serving to.
	exam	1	circulatory;
	exam	2	exploratory;
	exam	3	migratory;
	exam	4	explanatory.
ATP	0.
	syl	ATP
	pos	n.
	def	adenosine triphosphate; a nucleotide found in the mitochondria of all plant and animal cells. It is the major source of energy for cellular reactions, this energy being released during its conversion to ADP. Formula: C\1\0H\1\6N\5O\1\3P\3.
atrabilious	ety	C17: from Latin *_atra b*_ilis black bile, from *_ater black+ b*_ilis #7bile 
atrabiliar	alt
	head	atrabilious
	or	atrabilious
	syl	at+ra+bil:i+ar
	pos	adj.
atrabilious	0.
	or	atrabiliar
	syl	at+ra+bil+ious
	pron	<2@tr*1bilj*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	irritable.
atrabiliousness	sub
	head	atrabilious
	syl	at+ra+1bil+ious+ness
	pos	n.
Atreus	0.
	syl	A:tre:us
	pron	<1Atri2u:s>, <1Atri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Mycenae, son of Pelops, father of Agamemnon and Menelaus, and member of the family known as the {A@.tre+ids} (#!e$Itr$I$Idz).
atrioventricular	ety	C19: from atrio-, from New Latin atrium heart chamber (see #7atrium) #7+ventricular 
atrioventricular	0.
	syl	a:tri:o+ven+tric:u+lar
	pron	<2Atri*uven1trikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting both the atria and the ventricles of the heart.
	exam	1	atrioventricular disease.
atrip	0.
	syl	a:trip
	pron	<*1trip>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; Nautical. of an anchor
	def	no longer caught on the bottom; tripped; aweigh.
atrium	ety	C17: from Latin; related to *_ater black, perhaps originally referring to the part of the house that was blackened by smoke from the hearth
atria	infl
	head	atrium
	syl	a:tri:a
	pron	<1Atri*>, <1a:->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atrium	1.
	syl	a:tri:um
	pron	<1Atri*m>, <1a:->
	pos	n.
	def	the open main court of a Roman house.
atrium	2.
	syl	a:tri:um
	pron	<1Atri*m>, <1a:->
	pos	n.
	def	a court in front of an early Christian or medieval church, esp. one flanked by colonnades.
atrium	3.
	syl	a:tri:um
	pron	<1Atri*m>, <1a:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a cavity or chamber in the body, esp. the upper chamber of each half of the heart.
atrial	sub
	head	atrium
	syl	a:tri:al
	pos	adj.
atrocious	ety	C17: from Latin *_atr*_ox dreadful, from *_ater black
atrocious	1.
	syl	a:tro+cious
	pron	<*1tr*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely cruel or wicked; ruthless.
	exam	1	atrocious deeds.
atrocious	2.
	syl	a:tro+cious
	pron	<*1tr*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	horrifying or shocking.
	exam	1	an atrocious road accident.
atrocious	3.
	syl	a:tro+cious
	pron	<*1tr*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very bad; detestable.
	exam	1	atrocious writing.
atrociously	sub
	head	atrocious
	syl	a:1tro+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
atrociousness	sub
	head	atrocious
	syl	a:1tro+cious+ness
	pos	n.
ties	infl
	head	atrocity
	syl	:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atrocity	1.
	syl	a:troc+i:ty
	pron	<*1trositi>
	pos	n.
	def	behaviour or an action that is wicked or ruthless.
atrocity	2.
	syl	a:troc+i:ty
	pron	<*1trositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or quality of being atrocious.
atrocity	3.
	syl	a:troc+i:ty
	pron	<*1trositi>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	acts of extreme cruelty, esp. against prisoners or civilians in wartime.
atrophy	ety	C17: from Late Latin atrophia, from Greek, from atrophos ill-fed, from #7{a -%1}#7+ -trophos from trephein to feed
atrophies	infl
	head	atrophy
	syl	at+ro+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
atrophy	1.
	syl	at+ro+phy
	pron	<1@tr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a wasting away of an organ or part, or a failure to grow to normal size as the result of disease, faulty nutrition, etc.
atrophy	2.
	syl	at+ro+phy
	pron	<1@tr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any degeneration or diminution, esp. through lack of use.
atrophies	infl
	head	atrophy
	syl	at+ro+phies
	pos	vb.
atrophying	infl
	head	atrophy
	syl	at+ro+phy+ing
	pos	vb.
atrophied	infl
	head	atrophy
	syl	at+ro+phied.
	pos	vb.
atrophy	3.
	syl	at+ro+phy
	pron	<1@tr*fi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to waste away or cause to waste away.
atrophic	sub
	head	atrophy
	syl	a:troph+ic
	pron	<*1trofik>
	pos	adj.
atropine	ety	C19: from New Latin atropa deadly nightshade, from Greek atropos unchangeable, inflexible; see A#7tropos 
atropin	alt
	head	atropine
	or	atropine
	syl	at+ro+pin
	pron	<1@tr*pin>
	pos	n.
atropine	0.
	or	atropin
	syl	at+ro+pine
	pron	<1@tr*2pEn>, <-pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous alkaloid obtained from the deadly nightshade, having an inhibitory action on the autonomic nervous system. It is used medicinally in preanaesthetic medication and to treat peptic ulcers, biliary and renal colic, etc. Formula: C\1\7H\2\3NO\3.
Atropos	ety	Greek, from atropos that may not be turned, from {#7a -%1}#7+ -tropos from trepein to turn
Atropos	0.
	syl	At:ro:pos
	pron	<1@tr*2pos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the one of the three Fates who severs the thread of life.
att	1.
	syl	att.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	attached.
att	2.
	syl	att.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	attorney.
attaboy	0.
	syl	at:ta+boy
	pron	<1@t*2bci>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an expression of approval or exhortation.
attach	ety	C14: from Old French atachier to fasten, changed from estachier to fasten with a stake, from estache #7stake 
attach	1.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to join, fasten, or connect.
attach	2.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	passive
	def	to become associated with or join, as in a business or other venture.
	exam	1	he attached himself to the expedition.
attach	3.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be inherent (in) or connected (with).
	exam	1	responsibility attaches to the job.
attach	4.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attribute or ascribe.
	exam	1	to attach importance to an event.
attach	5.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to include or append, esp. as a condition.
	exam	1	a proviso attaches to the contract.
attach	6.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Military.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to place on temporary duty with another unit.
attach	7.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to appoint officially.
attach	8.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to arrest or take (a person, property, etc.) with lawful authority.
attach	9.
	syl	at+tach
	pron	<*1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to seize.
attachable	sub
	head	attach
	syl	at+1tach+a:ble
	pos	adj.
attacher	sub
	head	attach
	syl	at+1tach+er
	pos	n.
attach'e	ety	C19: from French: someone attached (to a mission), from attacher to #7attach 
attach'e	1.
	syl	at+ta+ch*'e
	pron	<*1t@SA>, French <ata1SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist attached to a diplomatic mission.
	exam	1	military attach*'e.
attach'e	2.
	syl	at+ta+ch*'e
	pron	<*1t@SA>, French <ata1SA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a junior member of the staff of an embassy or legation.
attach'e case	0.
	syl	at+ta+ch*'e case
	pos	n.
	def	a small flat rectangular briefcase used for carrying documents, papers, etc.
attached	1.
	syl	at+tached
	pron	<*1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	fond (of); full of regard (for).
	exam	1	he was very attached to the old lady.
attached	2.
	syl	at+tached
	pron	<*1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	married, engaged, or associated in an exclusive sexual relationship.
	exam	1	it's no good dancing with her, she's already attached.
attachment	1.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of securing; a fastening.
attachment	2.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	affection or regard (for); devotion (to).
	exam	1	attachment to a person or to a cause.
attachment	3.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an object to be attached, esp. a supplementary part.
	exam	1	an attachment for an electric drill.
attachment	4.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of attaching or the state of being attached.
attachment	5.a.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrest of a person for disobedience to a court order.
attachment	5.b.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the lawful seizure of property and placing of it under control of a court.
attachment	5.c.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a writ authorizing such arrest or seizure.
attachment	6.
	syl	at+tach+ment
	pron	<*1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the binding of a debt in the hands of a gar?!nishee until its disposition has been decided by the court.
attack	ety	C16: from French attaquer, from Old Italian attaccare to attack, attach, from estaccare to attach, from stacca #7stake ; compare #7attach  &- at+#!tack@.a+ble adj. ?- at+#!tack+er n.
attack	1.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to launch a physical assault (against) with or without weapons; begin hostilities (with).
attack	2.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take the initiative in a game, sport, etc..
	exam	1	after a few minutes, the team began to attack.
attack	3.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct hostile words or writings at; criticize or abuse vehemently.
attack	4.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn one's mind or energies vigorously to (a job, problem, etc.).
attack	5.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to begin to injure or affect adversely; corrode, corrupt, or infect.
	exam	1	rust attacked the metal.
attack	6.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to rape.
attack	7.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of attacking.
attack	8.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	strong criticism or abuse.
	exam	1	an unjustified attack on someone's reputation.
attack	9.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an offensive move in a game, sport, etc.
attack	10.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	commencement of a task, etc.
attack	11.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden and usually severe manifestation of a disease or disorder.
	exam	1	a heart attack;
	exam	2	an attack of indigestion.
the attack	12.
	head	attack
	syl	the attack.
	qual	Ball games.
	def	the players in a team whose main role is to attack the opponents' goal or territory.
attack	13.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	decisiveness in beginning a passage, movement, or piece.
attack	14.
	syl	at+tack
	pron	<*1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempted rape.
attain	ety	C14: from Old French ateindre, from Latin attingere to reach, from tangere to touch
attain	1.
	syl	at+tain
	pron	<*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to achieve or accomplish (a task, goal, aim, etc.).
attain	2.
	syl	at+tain
	pron	<*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach or arrive at in space or time.
	exam	1	to attain old age.
attain	3.
	syl	at+tain
	pron	<*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to arrive (at) with effort or exertion.
	exam	1	to attain to glory.
attainable	sub
	head	attain
	syl	at+1tain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
attainability	sub
	head	attain
	or	attainableness
	syl	at+2tain+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
attainableness	sub
	head	attain
	or	attainability
	syl	at+1tain+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
attainder	ety	C15: from Anglo-French attaindre to convict, from Old French ateindre to #7attain 
attainder	1.
	syl	at+tain+der
	pron	<*1tAnd*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the extinction of a person's civil rights resulting from a sentence of death or outlawry on conviction for treason or felony. See also {bill of attainder}.
attainder	2.
	syl	at+tain+der
	pron	<*1tAnd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	dishonour.
attainder	xref
	syl	at+tain+der
	pron	<*1tAnd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Archaic equivalent: {at+tain+ture} ($$#!te$Int#s$$).
attainment	0.
	syl	at+tain+ment
	pron	<*1tAnm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an achievement or the act of achieving; accomplishment.
attaint	ety	C14: from Old French ateint convicted, from ateindre to #7attain 
attaint	1.
	syl	at+taint
	pron	<*1tAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to pass judgment of death or outlawry upon (a person); condemn by bill of attainder.
attaint	2.
	syl	at+taint
	pron	<*1tAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dishonour or disgrace.
attaint	3.
	syl	at+taint
	pron	<*1tAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to accuse or prove to be guilty.
attaint	4.
	syl	at+taint
	pron	<*1tAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	of sickness
	def	to affect or strike (somebody).
attaint	5.
	syl	at+taint
	pron	<*1tAnt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a less common word for {attainder}.
attaint	6.
	syl	at+taint
	pron	<*1tAnt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dishonour; taint.
attar	ety	C18: from Persian `atir perfumed, from `itr perfume, from Arabic
otto	infl
	head	attar
	or	ottar
	syl	ot:to
	pron	<1ot*u>
	pos	n.
ottar	infl
	head	attar
	or	otto
	syl	ot+tar
	pron	<1ot*>
	pos	n.
attar	0.
	syl	at+tar
	pron	<1@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential oil from flowers, esp. the damask rose, used pure or as a base for perfume.
	exam	1	attar of roses.
attemper	1.
	syl	at+tem+per
	pron	<*1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to modify by blend?!ing; temper.
attemper	2.
	syl	at+tem+per
	pron	<*1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to moderate or soothe.
attemper	3.
	syl	at+tem+per
	pron	<*1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to accommodate or bring into harmony. &- {at+#!tem+per+ment}
attempt	ety	C14: from Old French attempter, from Latin attempt*_are to strive after, from tent*_are to try
attempt	1.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an effort (to do something) or to achieve (something); try.
attempt	2.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try to surmount (an obstacle).
attempt	3.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try to climb.
	exam	1	they will attempt the north wall of the Eiger.
attempt	4.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to attack.
attempt	5.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to tempt.
attempt	6.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an endeavour to achieve something; effort.
attempt	7.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a result of an attempt or endeavour.
attempt	8.
	syl	at+tempt
	pron	<*1tempt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an attack, esp. with the intention to kill.
	exam	1	an attempt on his life.
attemptable	sub
	head	attempt
	syl	at+1tempt+a:ble
	pos	adj.
attempter	sub
	head	attempt
	syl	at+1tempt+er
	pos	n.
Attenborough	0.
	syl	At:ten:bor:ough
	pron	<1@tNb%@r*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard}. born 1923, English film actor and producer.
attend	ety	C13: from Old French atendre, from Latin attendere to stretch towards, from tendere to extend
attend	1.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be present at (an event, meeting, etc.).
attend	2.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to give care; minister.
attend	3.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to pay attention; listen.
attend	4.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to accompany or follow.
	exam	1	a high temperature attended by a severe cough.
attend	5.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to follow as a consequence (of).
attend	6.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to devote one's time; apply oneself.
	exam	1	to attend to the garden.
attend	7.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escort or accompany.
attend	8.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to wait (on); serve; provide for the needs (of).
	exam	1	to attend on a guest.
attend	9.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to wait for; expect.
attend	10.
	syl	at+tend
	pron	<*1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to delay.
attender	sub
	head	attend
	syl	at+1tend+er
	pos	n.
attendance	1.
	syl	at+tend+ance
	pron	<*1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of attending.
attendance	2.
	syl	at+tend+ance
	pron	<*1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of persons present.
	exam	1	an attendance of 5000 at the festival.
attendance	3.
	syl	at+tend+ance
	pron	<*1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	attendants collectively; retinue.
attendance allowance	0.
	syl	at+tend+ance al+low+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	extra money paid under the National Insurance scheme to an invalid who has to have full-time nursing attendance.
attendance centre	0.
	syl	at+tend+ance cen+tre
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a place at which young offend?!ers are required to attend regularly instead of going to prison.
attendant	1.
	syl	at+tend+ant
	pron	<*1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who accompanies or waits upon another.
attendant	2.
	syl	at+tend+ant
	pron	<*1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to assist, guide, or provide a service for others, esp. for the general public.
	exam	1	a lavatory attendant.
attendant	3.
	syl	at+tend+ant
	pron	<*1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is present.
attendant	4.
	syl	at+tend+ant
	pron	<*1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a logical consequence or natural accompaniment.
	exam	1	hatred is often an attendant of jealousy.
attendant	5.
	syl	at+tend+ant
	pron	<*1tend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in attendance.
attendant	6.
	syl	at+tend+ant
	pron	<*1tend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	associated; accompanying; related.
	exam	1	attendant problems.
attention	ety	C14: from Latin attenti*_o, from attendere to apply the mind to; see #7attend 
attention	1.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	concentrated direction of the mind, esp. to a problem or task.
attention	2.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	consideration, notice, or observa?!tion.
	exam	1	a new matter has come to our attention.
attention	3.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	detailed care or special treatment.
	exam	1	to pay attention to one's appear?!ance.
attention	4.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an act of consideration, courtesy, or gal?!lantry indicating affection or love.
	exam	1	attentions given to a lover.
attention	5.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the motionless position of formal military alertness, esp. in drill when an upright position is assumed with legs and heels together, arms to the sides, head and eyes facing to the front.
attention	6.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the act of concentrating on any one of a set of objects or thoughts. See also {selective attention}.
attention	7.
	syl	at+ten+tion
	pron	<*1tenS*n>
	pos	interj.
	def	the order to be alert or to adopt a position of formal military alertness.
attentive	1.
	syl	at+ten+tive
	pron	<*1tentiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	paying attention; listening carefully; observant.
attentive	2.
	syl	at+ten+tive
	pron	<*1tentiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by to
	def	careful to fulfil the needs or wants (of); considerate (about).
	exam	1	she was always attentive to his needs.
attentively	sub
	head	attentive
	syl	at+1ten+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
attentiveness	sub
	head	attentive
	syl	at+1ten+tive+ness
	pos	n.
attenuant	1.
	syl	at+ten:u+ant
	pron	<*1tenju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing dilution or thinness, esp. of the blood.
attenuant	2.
	syl	at+ten:u+ant
	pron	<*1tenju*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an attenuant drug or agent.
attenuate	ety	C16: from Latin attenu*_are to weaken, from tenuis thin
attenuate	1.
	syl	at+ten:u+ate
	pron	<*1tenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to weaken or become weak; reduce in size, strength, density, or value.
attenuate	2.
	syl	at+ten:u+ate
	pron	<*1tenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become thin or fine; extend.
attenuate	3.
	syl	at+ten:u+ate
	pron	<*1tenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a pathogenic bacterium, virus, etc.) less virulent, as by culture in special media or exposure to heat.
attenuate	4.
	syl	at+ten:u+ate
	pron	<*1tenjuit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	diluted, weakened, slender, or reduced.
attenuate	5.
	syl	at+ten:u+ate
	pron	<*1tenjuit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	tapering gradually to a point.
attenuation	1.
	syl	at+ten:u:a+tion
	pron	<*2tenju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of attenuating or the state of being attenuated.
attenuation	2.
	syl	at+ten:u:a+tion
	pron	<*2tenju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the loss of energy suffered by radiation as it passes through matter, esp. as a result of absorption or scattering.
attenuator	1.
	syl	at+ten:u:a+tor
	pron	<*1tenju2At*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any device designed to reduce the power of a wave without distorting it.
attenuator	2.
	syl	at+ten:u:a+tor
	pron	<*1tenju2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that attenuates.
attest	ety	C16: from Latin attest*_ar*_i to prove, from test*_ar*_i to bear witness, from testis a witness
attest	1.
	syl	at+test
	pron	<*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affirm the correctness or truth of.
attest	2.
	syl	at+test
	pron	<*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to witness (an act, event, etc.) or bear witness (to an act, event, etc.) as by signature or oath.
attest	3.
	syl	at+test
	pron	<*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make evident; demonstrate.
	exam	1	his life of luxury attests his wealth.
attest	4.
	syl	at+test
	pron	<*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide evidence for.
	exam	1	the marks in the ground attested the presence of a fossil.
attestable	sub
	head	attest
	syl	at+1test+a:ble
	pos	adj.
attestant	sub
	head	attest
	syl	at+1test+ant
attester	sub
	head	attest
	syl	at+1test+er
attestation	sub
	head	attest
	syl	at+tes+ta+tion
	pron	<2@te1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
attested	0.
	syl	at+test+ed
	pron	<*1testid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of cattle, etc.
	def	certified to be free from a disease, esp. from tuberculosis.
Atty Gen	alt
	head	Att Gen
	or	Att Gen
	syl	Atty. Gen.
Att Gen	0.
	or	Atty Gen
	syl	Att. Gen.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Attorney General.
attic	ety	C18: special use of A#7ttic, from the use of Attic-style pilasters to adorn the fa*,cade of the top storey
attic	1.
	syl	at+tic
	pron	<1@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a space or room within the roof of a house.
attic	2.
	syl	at+tic
	pron	<1@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a storey or low wall above the cornice of a classical fa*,cade.
Attic	1.
	syl	At+tic
	pron	<1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Attica, its inhabitants, or the dialect of Greek spoken there, esp. in classical times.
Attic	2.
	syl	At+tic
	pron	<1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	classically elegant, simple, or pure.
	exam	1	an Attic style.
Attic	3.
	syl	At+tic
	pron	<1@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Ancient Greek spoken and written in Athens: the chief literary dialect of classical Greek. See also {Ionic}.
Attica	0.
	syl	At+ti+ca
	pron	<1@tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of E central Greece: in ancient times the territory of Athens. Capital: Athens. Pop.: 2303051 (1971). Area: 3776 sq. km (1458 sq. miles).
Atticism	1.
	syl	At+ti+cism
	pron	<1@ti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the idiom or character of the Attic dialect of Ancient Greek, esp. in the Hellenistic period.
Atticism	2.
	syl	At+ti+cism
	pron	<1@ti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an elegant, simple, and clear expression.
Atticist	sub
	head	Atticism
	syl	At+ti+cist
	pos	n.
Attic order	0.
	syl	At+tic or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a low pilaster of any order set into the cornice of a building.
wit	alt
	head	Attic salt
	or	Attic salt
	syl	wit
	pos	n.
Attic salt	0.
	or	wit
	syl	At+tic salt
	pos	n.
	def	refined incisive wit.
Attila	0.
	syl	At:til:a
	pron	<*1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	??406-453 #7a.d., king of the Huns, who devastated much of the Roman Empire, invaded Gaul in 451 #7a.d., but was defeated by the Romans and Visigoths at Ch*^alons-sur-Marne.
attire	ety	C13: from Old French atirier to put in order, from tire row; see {#7tier %1}
attire	1.
	syl	at+tire
	pron	<*1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress, esp. in fine elegant clothes; array.
attire	2.
	syl	at+tire
	pron	<*1tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	clothes or garments, esp. if fine or decorative.
Attis	0.
	syl	At:tis
	pron	<1@tis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a youth of Phrygia, loved by the goddess Cybele. In a jealous passion she caused him to go mad, whereupon he castrated himself and died.
attitude	ety	C17: from French, from Italian attitudine disposition, from Late Latin aptit*_ud*_o fitness, from Latin aptus #7apt 
attitude	1.
	syl	at+ti+tude
	pron	<1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental view or disposition, esp. as it indicates opinion or allegiance.
attitude	2.
	syl	at+ti+tude
	pron	<1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical pose created for effect (esp. in the phrase {strike an attitude) }.
attitude	3.
	syl	at+ti+tude
	pron	<1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of the body indicating mood or emotion.
attitude	4.
	syl	at+ti+tude
	pron	<1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the orientation of an aircraft's axes in relation to some plane, esp. the horizontal. See also {{axis%1} (sense 1)}.
attitude	5.
	syl	at+ti+tude
	pron	<1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the orientation of a spacecraft in relation to its direction of motion.
attitude	6.
	syl	at+ti+tude
	pron	<1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a classical position in which the body is upright and one leg raised and bent behind.
attitudinal	sub
	head	attitude
	syl	at+ti+1tu+di+nal
	pos	adj.
attitudinise	alt
	head	attitudinize
	or	attitudinize
	syl	at+ti+tu+di+nise
	pron	<2@ti1tju:di2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
attitudinize	0.
	or	attitudinise
	syl	at+ti+tu+di+nize
	pron	<2@ti1tju:di2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adopt a pose or opinion for effect; strike an attitude.
attitudinizer	sub
	head	attitudinize
	or	attitudiniser
	syl	at+ti+1tu+di+2niz+er
	pos	n.
attitudiniser	sub
	head	attitudinize
	or	attitudinizer
	syl	at+ti+1tu+di+2nis+er
	pos	n.
Clement Richard	infl
	head	Attlee
	syl	Clem:ent Rich:ard
	pos	n.
Attlee	0.
	syl	Att:lee
	pron	<1@tli>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Attlee. 1883-1967, British statesman; prime minister (1945-51); leader of the Labour party (1935-55). His government instituted the welfare state, with extensive nationalization.
attn	0.
	syl	attn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	attention.
atto-	ety	from Norwegian, Danish atten eighteen
atto-	0.
	syl	at:to-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%-%1%8.
	exam	1	attotesla.
attorn	ety	C15: from Old French atourner to direct to, from tourner to #7turn 
attorn	1.
	syl	at+torn
	pron	<*1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to acknowledge a new owner of land as one's landlord.
attorn	2.
	syl	at+torn
	pron	<*1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Feudal history.
	def	to transfer allegiance or do homage to a new lord.
attorn	3.
	syl	at+torn
	pron	<*1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to transfer.
attornment	sub
	head	attorn
	syl	at+1torn+ment
	pos	n.
attorney	ety	C14: from Old French atourn*'e, from atourner to direct to; see #7attorn 
attorney	1.
	syl	at+tor+ney
	pron	<*1tR:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a lawyer, appointed or empowered to act for another.
letter of attorney	2.
	head	attorney
	syl	letter of attorney.
	def	a less common term for {power of attorney}.
attorneyship	sub
	head	attorney
	syl	at+1tor+ney+2ship
	pos	n.
attorneys-at-law	infl
	head	attorney-at-law
	syl	at+tor:neys-at-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
attorney-at-law	1.
	syl	at+tor:ney-at-law
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.; Now chiefly U.S.
	def	a lawyer qualified to represent in court a party to a legal action.
attorney-at-law	2.
	syl	at+tor:ney-at-law
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.; Brit. obsolete.
	def	a solicitor.
attorneys general	infl
	head	attorney general
	or	attorney generals
	syl	at+tor+neys gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
attorney generals	infl
	head	attorney general
	or	attorneys general
	syl	at+tor+ney gen+er+als.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
attorney general	1.
	syl	at+tor+ney gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	a country's chief law officer and senior legal adviser to its government.
attorney general	2.
	syl	at+tor+ney gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the chief law officer and legal adviser of a state government.
attorney general	3.
	syl	at+tor+ney gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in some states of the U.S.
	def	a public prosecutor.
Attorney General	1.
	syl	At+tor+ney Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in the United Kingdom except Scotland
	def	the senior law officer and chief legal counsel of the Crown: a member of the government and of the House of Commons.
Attorney General	2.
	syl	At+tor+ney Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the chief law officer and legal adviser to the Administration: head of the Department of Justice and member of the cabinet.
attract	ety	C15: from Latin attrahere to draw towards, from trahere to pull
attract	1.
	syl	at+tract
	pron	<*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw (notice, a crowd of observers, etc.) to oneself by conspicuous behaviour or appearance (esp. in the phrase {attract attention}) .
attract	2.
	syl	at+tract
	pron	<*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to exert a force on (a body) that tends to cause an approach or oppose a separation.
	exam	1	the gravitational pull of the earth attracts objects to it.
attract	3.
	syl	at+tract
	pron	<*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to possess some property that pulls or draws (something) towards itself.
	exam	1	jam attracts wasps.
attract	4.
	syl	at+tract
	pron	<*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to exert a pleasing, alluring, or fascinating influence (upon); be attractive (to).
attractable	sub
	head	attract
	syl	at+1tract+a:ble
	pos	adj.
attractor	sub
	head	attract
	or	attracter
	syl	at+1trac+tor
	pos	n.
attracter	sub
	head	attract
	or	attractor
	syl	at+1tract+er
	pos	n.
attractant	0.
	syl	at+tract+ant
	pron	<*1tr@kt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that attracts, esp. a chemical ({sex attractant}) produced by an insect and attracting insects of the same species. See also {pheromone}.
attraction	1.
	syl	at+trac+tion
	pron	<*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, power, or quality of attracting.
attraction	2.
	syl	at+trac+tion
	pron	<*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that attracts or is intended to attract.
attraction	3.
	syl	at+trac+tion
	pron	<*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a force by which one object attracts another, such as the gravitational or magnetic force.
attraction	4.
	syl	at+trac+tion
	pron	<*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in the form of one linguistic element caused by the proximity of another element. Compare {assimilation}.
attraction sphere	0.
	syl	at+trac+tion sphere
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {astrosphere} (sense 2).
attractive	1.
	syl	at+trac+tive
	pron	<*1tr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing to the senses or mind through beauty, form, character, etc.
attractive	2.
	syl	at+trac+tive
	pron	<*1tr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing interest.
	exam	1	an attractive opportunity.
attractive	3.
	syl	at+trac+tive
	pron	<*1tr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing the ability to draw or pull.
	exam	1	an attractive force.
attractively	sub
	head	attractive
	syl	at+1trac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
attractiveness	sub
	head	attractive
	syl	at+1trac+tive+ness
	pos	n.
attrib	1.
	syl	attrib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	attribute.
attrib	2.
	syl	attrib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	attributive.
attribute	ety	C15: from Latin attribuere to associate with, from tribuere to give
attribute	1.
	syl	at+trib+ute
	pron	<*1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to regard as belonging (to), produced (by), or resulting (from); ascribe (to).
	exam	1	to attribute a painting to Picasso.
attribute	2.
	syl	at+trib+ute
	pron	<*1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a property, quality, or feature belonging to or representative of a person or thing.
attribute	3.
	syl	at+trib+ute
	pron	<*1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an object accepted as belonging to a par?!ticular office or position.
attribute	4.a.
	syl	at+trib+ute
	pron	<*1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an adjective or adjectival phrase.
attribute	4.b.
	syl	at+trib+ute
	pron	<*1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an attributive adjective.
attribute	5.
	syl	at+trib+ute
	pron	<*1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the property, quality, or feature that is affirmed or denied concerning the subject of a proposition.
attributable	sub
	head	attribute
	syl	at+1trib+ut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
attributer	sub
	head	attribute
	or	attributor
	syl	at+1trib+ut+er
	pos	n.
attributor	sub
	head	attribute
	or	attributer
	syl	at+1trib:u+tor
	pos	n.
attribution	sub
	head	attribute
	syl	at+trib:u+tion
	pron	<2@tri?!1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
attributive	1.
	syl	at+trib:u+tive
	pron	<*1tribjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to an attribute.
attributive	2.
	syl	at+trib:u+tive
	pron	<*1tribjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of an adjective or adjectival phrase
	def	preceding the noun modified. Compare {predicative}.
attributive	3.
	syl	at+trib:u+tive
	pron	<*1tribjutiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an attributive adjective.
attributively	sub
	head	attributive
	syl	at+1trib:u+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
attributiveness	sub
	head	attributive
	syl	at+1trib:u+tive+ness
	pos	n.
attrition	ety	C14: from Late Latin attr*_iti*_o a rubbing against something, from Latin atterere to weaken, from terere to rub
attrition	1.
	syl	at+tri+tion
	pron	<*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wearing away or the state of being worn away, as by friction.
attrition	2.
	syl	at+tri+tion
	pron	<*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	constant wearing down to weaken or destroy (often in the phrase {war of attrition}) .
attrition	3.
	syl	at+tri+tion
	pron	<*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	the grinding down of rock particles by friction during transportation by water, wind, or ice. Compare { {abrasion} (sense 3)}, {corrasion}.
attrition	4.
	syl	at+tri+tion
	pron	<*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	sorrow for sin arising from fear of damnation, esp. as contrasted with contrition, which arises purely from love of God.
attritional	sub
	head	attrition
	syl	at+1tri+tion+al
	pos	adj.
attritive	sub
	head	attrition
	syl	at+tri+tive
	pron	<*1trI?!tiv>
	pos	adj.
Attu	0.
	syl	At:tu
	pron	<1@tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the westernmost of the Aleutian Islands, off the coast of SW Alaska: largest of the Near Islands.
attune	1.
	syl	at+tune
	pron	<*1tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or accustom (a person or thing); acclimatize.
attune	2.
	syl	at+tune
	pron	<*1tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tune (a musical instrument).
atty	0.
	syl	atty.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	attorney.
ATV	0.
	syl	A.T.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Associated Television.
atween	0.
	syl	a:tween
	pron	<*1twEn>
	pos	prep.
	def	an archaic word for {between}.
at wt	0.
	syl	at. wt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	atomic weight.
atypical	0.
	syl	a:typ:i+cal
	pron	<A1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not typical; deviating from or not conforming to type.
atypically	sub
	head	atypical
	syl	a:1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Au	ety	from New Latin aurum 
Au	0.
	syl	Au
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	gold.
au	alt
	head	AU
	or	AU
	syl	a.u.
AU	1.
	or	au
	syl	A.U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	angstrom unit.
AU	2.
	or	au
	syl	A.U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	astronomical unit.
aubade	ety	C19: from French, from Old Proven*,cal aubada (unattested), from auba dawn, ultimately from Latin albus white
aubade	1.
	syl	au:bade
	pron	French <o1bad>
	pos	n.
	def	a song or poem appropriate to or greeting the dawn.
aubade	2.
	syl	au:bade
	pron	French <o1bad>
	pos	n.
	def	a romantic or idyllic prelude or overture.
aubade	xref
	syl	au:bade
	pron	French <o1bad>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {serenade}.
Aube	1.
	syl	Aube
	pron	French <o:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N central France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Troyes. Pop.: 292325 (1975). Area: 6026 sq. km (2350 sq. miles).
Aube	2.
	syl	Aube
	pron	French <o:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N central France, flowing northwest to the Seine. Length: about 225 km (140 miles).
auberge	ety	C17: from French, from Old Proven*,cal alberga, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon heriberga army shelter
auberge	0.
	syl	au:berge
	pron	French <o1berZ>
	pos	n.
	def	an inn or tavern.
aubergine	ety	C18: from French, from Catalan alberginia, from Arabic al-b*_adindj*_an, ultimately from Sanskrit vatin-ganah, of obscure origin
aubergine	1.
	syl	au:ber+gine
	pron	<1*ub*2ZEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Old World solanaceous plant, widely cultivated for its egg-shaped typically dark purple fruit. U.S. name: {eggplant}.
aubergine	2.
	syl	au:ber+gine
	pron	<1*ub*2ZEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
aubergine	3.a.
	syl	au:ber+gine
	pron	<1*ub*2ZEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purple colour.
aubergine	3.b.
	syl	au:ber+gine
	pron	<1*ub*2ZEn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an aubergine dress.
Aubervilliers	0.
	syl	Au:ber+vil+liers
	pron	French <obervi1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial suburb of Paris, on the Seine. Pop.: 72997 (1975). Former name: {No@.tre-Dame-des-Ver@.tus} n@$tr dam de v$er#!ty).
John	infl
	head	Aubrey
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Aubrey	0.
	syl	Au:brey
	pron	<1c:bri>
	pos	n.
	def	1626-97, English antiquary and author, noted for his vivid biographies of his contemporaries, (edited 1898).
aubrietia	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after Claude Aubriet, 18th-century French painter of flowers and animals
aubretia	alt
	head	aubrietia
	or	aubrietia
	syl	au:bre+tia
	pron	<c:1brES*>
	pos	n.
aubrietia	0.
	or	aubretia
	syl	au:brie+tia
	pron	<c:1brES*>
	pos	n.
	def	any trailing purple-flowered plant of the genus native to European mountains but widely planted in rock gardens: family (crucifers).
auburn	ety	C15 (originally meaning: blond): from Old French alborne blond, from Medieval Latin alburnus whitish, from Latin albus white
auburn	0.a.
	syl	au:burn
	pron	<1c:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate reddish-brown colour.
auburn	0.b.
	syl	au:burn
	pron	<1c:bN>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	auburn hair.
Aubusson	0.
	syl	Au:bus+son
	pron	French <oby1s?~c>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to carpets or tapestries of a type made in and near Aubusson in Creuse department, France, esp. flat-woven carpets.
AUC	1.a.
	syl	A.U.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ab urbe condita.
AUC	1.b.
	syl	A.U.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	anno urbis conditae.
AUC	2.
	syl	A.U.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Australian Universities Commission.
Auckland	0.
	syl	Auck+land
	pron	<1c:kl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of New Zealand, in the northern part of North Island: former capital of New Zealand (1840-65). Pop.: 152600 (1974 est.).
Auckland Islands	0.
	syl	Auck+land Is+lands
	pos	n.
	def	a group of six uninhabited islands, south of New Zealand. Area: 611 sq. km (234 sq. miles).
au courant	ety	literally: in the current
au courant	0.
	syl	au cou+rant
	pron	French. <o ku1r?~a>
	pos	adj.
	def	up-to-date, esp. in knowl?!edge of current affairs.
auction	ety	C16: from Latin aucti*_o an increasing, from aug*_ere to increase
auction	1.
	syl	auc+tion
	pron	<1c:kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a public sale of goods or property, esp. one in which prospective purchasers bid against each other until the highest price is reached. Compare {Dutch auction}.
auction	2.
	syl	auc+tion
	pron	<1c:kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the competitive calls made in bridge and other games before play begins, undertaking to win a given number of tricks if a certain suit is trumps.
auction	3.
	syl	auc+tion
	pron	<1c:kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {auction bridge}.
auction	4.
	syl	auc+tion
	pron	<1c:kS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to sell by auction.
auction bridge	0.
	syl	auc+tion bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of bridge, now generally superseded by contract bridge, in which all the tricks made score towards game.
auctioneer	1.
	syl	auc+tion+eer
	pron	<2c:kS*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who conducts an auction by announcing the lots and controlling the bidding.
auctioneer	2.
	syl	auc+tion+eer
	pron	<2c:kS*1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell by auction.
auctorial	ety	C19: from Latin auctor #7author 
auctorial	0.
	syl	auc+to+ri:al
	pron	<c:k1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an author.
aud	1.
	syl	aud.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	audit.
aud	2.
	syl	aud.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	auditor.
audacious	ety	C16: from Latin aud*_ax bold, from aud*_ere to dare
audacious	1.
	syl	au:da+cious
	pron	<c:1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	recklessly bold or daring; fearless.
audacious	2.
	syl	au:da+cious
	pron	<c:1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	impudent or presumptuous.
audaciously	sub
	head	audacious
	syl	au:1da+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
audaciousness	sub
	head	audacious
	or	audacity
	syl	au:1da+cious+ness
	pron	<c:1d@siti>
	pos	n.
audacity	sub
	head	audacious
	or	audaciousness
	syl	au:dac+i:ty
	pron	<c:1d@siti>
	pos	n.
Aude	0.
	syl	Aude
	qual	French
	def	o:d) a department of S France on the Gulf of Lions, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Carcassonne. Pop.: 279003 (1975). Area: 6342 sq. km (2473 sq. miles).
W (ystan) H (ugh) 	infl
	head	Auden
	syl	W (ystan) H (ugh) .
	pos	n.
Auden	0.
	syl	Au:den
	pron	<1c:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	1907-73, English poet, dramatist, critic, and librettist, noted for his lyric and satirical poems and for plays written in collaboration with Christopher Isherwood.
audible	ety	C16: from Late Latin audibilis, from Latin aud*_ire to hear
audible	0.
	syl	au:di:ble
	pron	<1c:dibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	perceptible to the hearing; loud enough to be heard.
audibility	sub
	head	audible
	or	audibleness
	syl	au:di:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
audibleness	sub
	head	audible
	or	audibility
	syl	au:di:ble+ness
	pos	n.
audibly	sub
	head	audible
	syl	au:di:bly
	pos	adv.
audience	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin audientia a hearing, from aud*_ire to hear
audience	1.
	syl	au:di+ence
	pron	<1c:di*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of spectators or listeners, esp. at a public event such as a concert or play.
audience	2.
	syl	au:di+ence
	pron	<1c:di*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the people reached by a book, film, or radio or television programme.
audience	3.
	syl	au:di+ence
	pron	<1c:di*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the devotees or followers of a public entertainer, lecturer, etc.; regular public.
audience	4.
	syl	au:di+ence
	pron	<1c:di*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity to put one's point of view, such as a formal interview with a monarch or head of state.
audile	ety	C19: from #7aud (#7itory) #7+ -#7ile 
audile	1.
	syl	au:dile
	pron	<1c:dil>, <1c:dIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person who possesses a faculty for auditory imagery that is more distinct than his visual or other imagery.
audile	2.
	syl	au:dile
	pron	<1c:dil>, <1c:dIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or relating to such a person.
audio	ety	C20: independent use of #7audio -
audio	1.
	syl	au:di:o
	pron	<1c:di2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to sound or hearing.
	exam	1	audio frequency.
audio	2.
	syl	au:di:o
	pron	<1c:di2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or employed in the transmission, reception, or reproduction of sound.
audio	3.
	syl	au:di:o
	pron	<1c:di2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, concerned with, or operating at audio frequencies. {~} Compare {video}.
audio-	ety	from Latin aud*_ire to hear
audio-	0.
	syl	au:di:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating hearing or sound.
	exam	1	audi?!ometer;
	exam	2	audiovisual.
audio frequency	0.
	syl	au:di:o fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a frequency in the range 50 hertz to 20000 hertz. A sound wave of this frequency would be audible to the human ear.
audiogenic	0.
	syl	au:di:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2c:di*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused or produced by sound or an audio frequency.
	exam	1	an audiogenic epileptic fit.
audiology	0.
	syl	au:di+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2c:di1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of hearing, often including the treatment of persons with hearing defects.
audiological	sub
	head	audiology
	syl	au:di:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2c:di*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
audiologically	sub
	head	audiology
	syl	au:di:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
audiologist	sub
	head	audiology
	syl	au:di+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
audiometer	0.
	syl	au:di+om+e:ter
	pron	<2c:di1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for testing the intensity and frequency range of sound that is capable of detection by the human ear.
audiometric	sub
	head	audiometer
	syl	au:di:o+met+ric
	pron	<2c:di*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
audiometrically	sub
	head	audiometer
	syl	au:di:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
audiometrist	sub
	head	audiometer
	syl	au:di+1om+e:trist
	pos	n.
audiometry	sub
	head	audiometer
	syl	au:di+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
audiophile	0.
	syl	au:di:o+phile
	pron	<1c:di*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a great interest in high-fidelity sound reproduction.
audiotypist	0.
	syl	au:di:o+typ:ist
	pron	<1c:di*u2tIpist>
	pos	n.
	def	a typist trained to type from a dictating machine.
audiotyping	sub
	head	audiotypist
	syl	au:di:o+2typ:ing
	pos	n.
audiovisual	0.
	syl	au:di:o+vis:u:al
	pron	<2c:di*u1vizju*l>, <-Zu*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of teaching aids
	def	involving or directed at both hearing and sight.
	exam	1	the language class had new audiovisual equipment.
audiovisually	sub
	head	audiovisual
	syl	au:di:o+1vis:u:al+ly
	pos	adv.
audiphone	0.
	syl	au:di+phone
	pron	<1c:di2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hearing aid consisting of a diaphragm that, when placed against the upper teeth, conveys sound vibrations to the inner ear.
audit	ety	C15: from Latin aud*_itus a hearing, from aud*_ire to hear
audit	1.a.
	syl	au:dit
	pron	<1c:dit>
	pos	n.
	def	an inspection, correction, and verification of business accounts by a qualified accountant.
audit	1.b.
	syl	au:dit
	pron	<1c:dit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	audit report.
audit	2.
	syl	au:dit
	pron	<1c:dit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an audited account.
audit	3.
	syl	au:dit
	pron	<1c:dit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a hearing.
audit	4.
	syl	au:dit
	pron	<1c:dit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inspect, correct, and certify (accounts, etc.).
audit	5.
	syl	au:dit
	pron	<1c:dit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to attend (classes, etc.) as an auditor.
audition	ety	C16: from Latin aud*_iti*_o a hearing, from aud*_ire to hear
audition	1.
	syl	au:di+tion
	pron	<c:1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a test at which a performer or musician is asked to demonstrate his ability for a particular role, etc.
audition	2.
	syl	au:di+tion
	pron	<c:1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, sense, or power of hearing.
audition	3.
	syl	au:di+tion
	pron	<c:1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to judge by means of or be tested in an audition.
auditor	ety	C14: from Old French auditeur, from Latin aud*_itor a hearer &- @!au@.di+#!to+ri+al adj.
auditor	1.
	syl	au:di+tor
	pron	<1c:dit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to audit accounts.
auditor	2.
	syl	au:di+tor
	pron	<1c:dit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hears or listens.
auditor	3.
	syl	au:di+tor
	pron	<1c:dit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a registered student who attends a class that is not an official part of his course of study.
auditorium	ety	C17: from Latin: a judicial examination, from aud*_it*_orius concerning a hearing; see #7auditory 
auditoriums	infl
	head	auditorium
	or	auditoria
	syl	au:di+to+ri:ums
	pron	<-1tc:?!ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auditoria	infl
	head	auditorium
	or	auditoriums
	syl	au:di+to+ri:a
	pron	<-1tc:?!ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auditorium	1.
	syl	au:di+to+ri:um
	pron	<c:di1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of a concert hall, theatre, etc., in which the audience sits.
auditorium	2.
	syl	au:di+to+ri:um
	pron	<c:di1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a building for public gatherings or meetings.
auditory	ety	C14: from Latin aud*_it*_orius relating to hearing, from aud*_ire to hear
auditory	1.
	syl	au:di+to:ry
	pron	<1c:dit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to hearing, the sense of hearing, or the organs of hearing. {~}
auditory	2.
	syl	au:di+to:ry
	pron	<1c:dit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	an archaic word for {audience} or {auditorium}.
John James	infl
	head	Audubon
	syl	John James.
	pos	n.
Audubon	0.
	syl	Au:du:bon
	pron	<1c:d*2bon>
	pos	n.
	def	1785-1851, U.S. naturalist and artist, noted particularly for his paintings of birds in (1827-38).
Karl	infl
	head	Auer
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
AUEW	0.
	syl	A.U.E.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers.
au fait	ety	C18: literally: to the point
au fait	0.
	syl	au fait
	pron	French. <o 1fe>, English <*u 1fA>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully informed; in touch or expert.
Aufklarung	0.
	syl	Auf+kl*"a+rung
	pron	German. <1auf2kle:ruG>
	pos	n.
	def	the Enlightenment, esp. in Germany.
au fond	ety	literally: at the bottom
au fond	0.
	syl	au fond
	pron	French. <o 1f?~c>
	pos	adv.
	def	fundamentally; essentially.
auf Wiedersehen	0.
	syl	auf Wie+der+seh+en
	pron	German. <auf> <1vEd*r2zA:*n>
	pos	interj.
	def	goodbye, until we see each other again.
aug	0.
	syl	aug.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	augmentative.
Aug	0.
	syl	Aug.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	August.
Augean	ety	C16: after Augeas; see A#7ugean stables 
Augean	0.
	syl	Au:ge:an
	pron	<c:1JE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely dirty or corrupt.
Augean stables	0.
	syl	Au:ge:an sta+bles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the stables, not cleaned for 30 years, where King Augeas kept 3000 oxen. Hercules diverted the River Alpheus through them and cleaned them in a day.
augend	ety	from Latin augendum that is to be increased, from aug*_ere to increase
augend	0.
	syl	au:gend
	pron	<1c:Jend>, <c:1Jend>
	pos	n.
	def	a number to which another number, the addend, is added.
auger	ety	C15: an augur, resulting from mistaken division of earlier a nauger, from Old English nafug*_ar nave (of a wheel) spear (that is, tool for boring hubs of wheels), from nafu #7nave+ g*_ar spear; see #7gore %2
auger	1.
	syl	au:ger
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool with a bit shaped like a corkscrew, for boring holes in wood.
auger	2.
	syl	au:ger
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a larger tool of the same kind for boring holes in the ground.
Auger effect	ety	C20: named after Pierre Auger (born 1899), French physicist
Auger effect	0.
	syl	Au:ger ef+fect
	pron	<1aug*>
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of an electron instead of a photon by an excited ion as a result of a vacancy being filled in an inner electron shell.
aught	ety	Old English *_awiht, from *_a ever, #7ay %1#7+ wiht thing; see #7wight %1
ought	alt
	head	aught
	or	aught
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
aught	H1.1.
	or	ought
	syl	aught
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	clauses
	def	anything at all; anything whatever (esp. in the phrase {for aught I know}) .
aught	H1.2.
	or	ought
	syl	aught
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.; Brit. dialect.
	usage	clauses
	def	in any least part; to any degree.
ought	alt
	head	aught
	or	aught
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	n.
aught	H2.0.
	or	ought
	syl	aught
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {nought} (zero).
augite	ety	C19: from Latin aug*_it*_es, from Greek, from aug*_e brightness
augite	0.
	syl	au:gite
	pron	<1c:gIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a common black or dark green glassy mineral of the pyroxene group that consists of a silicate of calcium, magnesium, aluminium, and iron in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: (Ca,Mg,Fe,Al)(Si,Al)O\3.
augitic	sub
	head	augite
	syl	au+git+ic
	pron	<c:1git?!ik>
	pos	adj.
augment	ety	C15: from Late Latin augment*_are to increase, from augmentum growth, from Latin aug*_ere to increase
augment	1.
	syl	aug+ment
	pron	<c:g1ment>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become greater in number, amount, strength, etc.; increase.
augment	2.
	syl	aug+ment
	pron	<c:g1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to increase (a major or perfect interval) by a semitone. Compare {{diminish} (sense 3)}.
augment	3.
	syl	aug+ment
	pron	<c:g1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in Greek and Sanskrit grammar
	def	to prefix a vowel or diphthong to (a verb) to form a past tense.
augment	4.
	syl	aug+ment
	pron	<1c:gment>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek and Sanskrit grammar
	def	a vowel or diphthong prefixed to a verb to form a past tense.
augmentable	sub
	head	augment
	syl	aug+1ment+a:ble
	pos	adj.
augmentor	sub
	head	augment
	or	augmenter
	syl	aug+1men+tor
	pos	n.
augmenter	sub
	head	augment
	or	augmentor
	syl	aug+1ment+er
	pos	n.
augmentation	1.
	syl	aug+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of augmenting or the state of being augmented.
augmentation	2.
	syl	aug+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which something is increased.
augmentation	3.
	syl	aug+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the presentation of a subject of a fugue, in which the note values are uniformly increased. Compare { {diminution} (sense 2)}.
augmentative	1.
	syl	aug+ment:a+tive
	pron	<c:g1ment*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or able to augment.
augmentative	2.a.
	syl	aug+ment:a+tive
	pron	<c:g1ment*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an affix that may be added to a word to convey the meaning or for example, the suffix in Spanish, where means man and big man.
augmentative	2.b.
	syl	aug+ment:a+tive
	pron	<c:g1ment*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word formed by the addition of an augmentative affix.
augmentative	3.
	syl	aug+ment:a+tive
	pron	<c:g1ment*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an augmentative word or affix. {~} Compare (for senses 2, 3) {diminutive}.
augmentatively	sub
	head	augmentative
	syl	aug+1ment:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
augmented	1.
	syl	aug+ment+ed
	pron	<c:g1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of an interval
	def	increased or expanded from the state of being perfect or major by the raising of the higher note or the dropping of the lower note by one semitone.
	exam	1	C to G is a perfect fifth, but C to G sharp is an augmented fifth.
augmented	2.a.
	syl	aug+ment+ed
	pron	<c:g1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a chord based upon an augmented triad.
	exam	1	an augmented seventh chord.
augmented	2.b.
	syl	aug+ment+ed
	pron	<c:g1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a triad consisting of the root plus a major third and an augmented fifth.
augmented	2.c.
	syl	aug+ment+ed
	pron	<c:g1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; esp. in jazz
	def	denoting a chord having as its root the note specified.
	exam	1	D augmented.
augmented	3.
	syl	aug+ment+ed
	pron	<c:g1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having been increased, esp. in number.
	exam	1	an augmented orchestra.
au gratin	ety	French, literally: with the grating
au gratin	0.
	syl	au gra+tin
	qual	French
	def	o gra#!t?~$e) covered and cooked with browned breadcrumbs and sometimes cheese.
Augsburg	0.
	syl	Augs+burg
	pron	German <1auks2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S West Germany, in Bavaria: founded by the Romans in 14 #7b.c.; site of the diet that produced the {Peace of Augsburg} (1555), which ended the struggles between Lutherans and Catholics in the Holy Roman Empire and established the principle that each ruler should determine the form of worship in his lands. Pop.: 256908 (1974 est.). Roman name: {Augusta Vindelicorum}.
augur	ety	C14: from Latin: a diviner, perhaps from aug*_ere to increase
augur	1.
	syl	au:gur
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {auspex}. (in ancient Rome) a religious official who observed and interpreted omens and signs to help guide the making of public decisions.
augur	2.
	syl	au:gur
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	any prophet or soothsayer.
augur	3.
	syl	au:gur
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to predict (some future event), as from signs or omens.
augur	4.
	syl	au:gur
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be an omen (of); presage.
augur	5.
	syl	au:gur
	pron	<1c:g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to foreshadow future events to be as specified; bode.
	exam	1	this augurs well for us.
augural	sub
	head	augur
	syl	au:gur+al
	pron	<1c:gjur*l>
	pos	adj.
auguries	infl
	head	augury
	syl	au:gu+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
augury	1.
	syl	au:gu+ry
	pron	<1c:gjuri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of or a rite conducted by an augur.
augury	2.
	syl	au:gu+ry
	pron	<1c:gjuri>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign or portent; omen.
august	ety	C17: from Latin augustus; related to aug*_ere to increase
august	1.
	syl	au:gust
	pron	<c:1g^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	dignified or imposing.
	exam	1	an august presence.
august	2.
	syl	au:gust
	pron	<c:1g^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	of noble birth or high rank.
	exam	1	an august lineage.
augustly	sub
	head	august
	syl	au:1gust+ly
	pos	adv.
augustness	sub
	head	august
	syl	au:1gust+ness
	pos	n.
August	ety	Old English, from Latin, named after the emperor A#7ugustus 
August	0.
	syl	Au:gust
	pron	<1c:g*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
Augusta	0.
	syl	Au+gus+ta
	pron	<c:1g^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Italy, in E Sicily. Pop.: 44794 (1971).
Augustan	1.
	syl	Au:gus+tan
	pron	<c:1g^st*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of, denoting, or relating to the Roman emperor Augustus Caesar, his period, or the poets, notably Virgil, Horace, and Ovid, writing during his reign.
Augustan	2.
	syl	Au:gus+tan
	pron	<c:1g^st*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of any literary period noted for refinement and classicism, esp. the late 17th century in France (the period of the dramatists Corneille, Racine, and Moli*`ere) or the 18th century in England (the period of Swift, Pope, and Johnson, much influenced by Dryden).
Augustan	3.
	syl	Au:gus+tan
	pron	<c:1g^st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an author in an Augustan Age.
Augustan	4.
	syl	Au:gus+tan
	pron	<c:1g^st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of or specialist in Augustan literature.
Saint	1.
	head	Augustine
	syl	Saint.
	def	354-430 #7a.d., one of the Fathers of the Christian Church; bishop of Hippo in North Africa (396-430), who profoundly influenced both Catholic and Protestant theology. His most famous works are a spiritual autobiography, and a vindication of the Christian Church. Feast day: Aug. 28.
Saint	2.
	head	Augustine
	syl	Saint.
	def	died 604 #7a.d., Roman monk, who converted the English to Christianity; became the first archbishop of Canterbury (601-604). Feast day: May 28.
Augustine	3.
	syl	Au:gus:tine
	pron	<c:1g^stin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Augustinian order.
Augustinian	1.
	syl	Au:gus+tin+i:an
	pron	<2c:g*1stini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Saint Augustine of Hippo, his doctrines, or any of the Christian religious orders founded on his doctrines.
Augustinian	2.
	syl	Au:gus+tin+i:an
	pron	<2c:g*1stini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of several religious orders, such as the {Augustinian Canons, Augustinian Hermits}, and {Austin Friars}, which are governed by the rule of Saint Augustine.
Augustinian	3.
	syl	Au:gus+tin+i:an
	pron	<2c:g*1stini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who follows the doctrines of Saint Augustine.
Augustus	0.
	syl	Au:gus:tus
	pron	<c:1g^st*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name after his adoption by Julius Caesar (44 #7b.c.) known as 63 #7b.c.- 14 #7a.d., Roman statesman, a member of the second triumvirate (43 #7b.c.) . After defeating Mark Antony at Actium (31 #7b.c.) , he became first emperor of Rome, adopting the title Augustus (27 #7b.c.) .
au jus	ety	French, literally: with the juice
au jus	0.
	syl	au jus
	qual	French
	def	o #!#fy) (of meat) served in its own gravy.
auk	ety	C17: from Old Norse *_alka; related to Swedish alka, Danish alke 
auk	1.
	syl	auk
	pron	<c:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diving birds of the family of northern oceans having a heavy body, short tail, narrow wings, and a black-and-white plumage: order See also {great auk, razorbill}.
little auk	2.
	head	auk
	syl	little auk.
	def	Also called: {dovekie}. a small short-billed auk, abundant in Arctic regions.
auklet	0.
	syl	auk+let
	pron	<1c:klit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small auks of the genera and
au lait	ety	French, literally: with milk
au lait	0.
	syl	au lait
	pron	<*u> <1lA>, French <o> <1le>
	pos	adj.
	def	prepared or served with milk.
auld	0.
	syl	auld
	pron	<c:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Scot. word for {old}.
auld lang syne	ety	Scottish, literally: old long since
auld lang syne	0.
	syl	auld lang syne
	pron	<1c:ld> <l@G> <1sIn>, <-1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	old times; times past, esp. those remembered with affection or nostalgia.
aulic	ety	C18: from Latin aulicus, from Greek aulikos belonging to a prince's court, from aul*_e court
aulic	0.
	syl	au:lic
	pron	<1c:lik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	relating to a royal court.
Aulic Council	0.
	syl	Au:lic Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	a council, founded in 1498, of the Holy Roman Emperor. It functioned mainly as a judicial body.
Aulis	0.
	syl	Au:lis
	pron	<1c:lis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in E central Greece, in Boeotia: traditionally the harbour from which the Greeks sailed at the beginning of the Trojan war.
au naturel	ety	literally: in (a) natural (condition)
au naturel	1.
	syl	au na+tu+rel
	pron	French. <o naty1rel>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	naked; nude.
au naturel	2.
	syl	au na+tu+rel
	pron	French. <o naty1rel>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	uncooked or plainly cooked.
aunt	ety	C13: from Old French ante, from Latin amita a father's sister
aunt	1.
	syl	aunt
	pron	<a:nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap., esp. as a term of address
	def	a sister of one's father or mother.
aunt	2.
	syl	aunt
	pron	<a:nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap., esp. as a term of address
	def	the wife of one's uncle.
aunt	3.
	syl	aunt
	pron	<a:nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap., esp. as a term of address
	def	a term of address used by children for any woman, esp. for a friend of the parents.
my (sainted) aunt	4.
	head	aunt
	syl	my (sainted) aunt&!
	usage	often cap., esp. as a term of address
	def	an exclamation of surprise or amazement.
aunty	alt
	head	auntie
	or	auntie
	syl	aunt:y
	pron	<1a:nti>
	pos	n.
aunties	infl
	head	auntie
	syl	aunt:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auntie	0.
	or	aunty
	syl	aunt:ie
	pron	<1a:nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a familiar or diminutive word for {aunt}.
auntie man	0.
	syl	aunt:ie man
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	an effeminate or homosexual male.
Aunt Sallies	infl
	head	Aunt Sally
	syl	Aunt Sal+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Aunt Sally	1.
	syl	Aunt Sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a figure of an old woman's head, typically with a clay pipe, used in fairgrounds and f*^etes as a target for balls or other objects.
Aunt Sally	2.
	syl	Aunt Sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any person who is a target for insults or criticism.
Aunt Sally	3.
	syl	Aunt Sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	something set up as a target for disagreement or attack.
au pair	ety	C20: from French: on an equal footing
au pair	1.a.
	syl	au pair
	pron	<*u> <1pe*>, French <o> <1pe:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a young foreigner, usually a girl, who undertakes housework in exchange for board and lodging, esp. in order to learn the language.
au pair	1.b.
	syl	au pair
	pron	<*u> <1pe*>, French <o> <1pe:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an au pair girl.
au pair	2.
	syl	au pair
	pron	<*u> <1pe*>, French <o> <1pe:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a young person who lives temporarily with a family abroad in exchange for a reciprocal arrangement with his or her own family.
au pair	3.
	syl	au pair
	pron	<*u> <1pe*>, French <o> <1pe:r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work as an au pair.
au pair	4.
	syl	au pair
	pron	<*u> <1pe*>, French <o> <1pe:r>
	pos	adv.
	def	as an au pair.
	exam	1	she worked au pair in Greece.
aura	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek: breeze
auras	infl
	head	aura
	or	aurae
	syl	au:ras
	pron	<1c:rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aurae	infl
	head	aura
	or	auras
	syl	au:rae
	pron	<1c:rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aura	1.
	syl	au:ra
	pron	<1c:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive air or quality considered to be characteristic of a person or thing.
aura	2.
	syl	au:ra
	pron	<1c:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any invisible emanation, such as a scent or odour.
aura	3.
	syl	au:ra
	pron	<1c:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a phenomenon, such as noises in the ears or flashes of light, that immediately precedes an attack, esp. of epilepsy.
aura	4.
	syl	au:ra
	pron	<1c:r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in parapsychology
	def	an invisible emanation produced by and surrounding a person or object: alleged to be discernible by individuals of supernormal sensibility.
aural	ety	C19: from Latin auris ear
aural	H1.0.
	syl	au:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sense or organs of hearing; auricular.
aurally	sub
	head	aural
	syl	au:ral+ly
	pos	adv.
aural	H2.0.
	syl	au:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an aura.
Aurungzeb	alt
	head	Aurangzeb
	or	Aurangzeb
	syl	Au:rung:zeb
	pron	<1c:r*G2zeb>
	pos	n.
Aurangzeb	0.
	or	Aurungzeb
	syl	Au:rang:zeb
	pron	<1c:r*G2zeb>
	pos	n.
	def	1618-1707, Mogul emperor of Hindustan (1658-1707), whose reign marked both the height of Mogul prosperity and the decline of its power through the revolts of the Mahrattas.
aurar	0.
	syl	au:rar
	pron	<1c:ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {eyrir}.
aureate	ety	C15: from Late Latin aure*_atus gilded, from Latin aureus golden, from aurum gold
aureate	1.
	syl	au:re+ate
	pron	<1c:riit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with gold; gilded.
aureate	2.
	syl	au:re+ate
	pron	<1c:riit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a golden colour.
aureate	3.
	syl	au:re+ate
	pron	<1c:riit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a style of writing or speaking
	def	excessively elaborate or ornate; florid.
aureately	sub
	head	aureate
	syl	au:re+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
aureateness	sub
	head	aureate
	syl	au:re+ate+ness
	pos	n.
Aurelian	0.
	syl	Au:re:li:an
	pron	<c:1rEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??212-275 #7a.d., Roman emperor (270-275), who conquered Palmyra (273) and restored political unity to the Roman Empire.
Aurelius	0.
	syl	Au:re:li:us
	pron	<c:1rEli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Marcus Aurelius Antoninus}.
aureole	ety	C13: from Old French aur*'eole, from Medieval Latin (cor*_ona) aureola golden (crown), from Latin aureolus golden, from aurum gold
aureola	alt
	head	aureole
	or	aureole
	syl	au:re:o+la
	pron	<c:1rE*l*>
	pos	n.
aureole	1.
	or	aureola
	syl	au:re+ole
	pron	<1c:ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in paint?!ings of Christian saints and the deity
	def	a border of light or radiance enveloping the head or sometimes the whole of a figure represented as holy.
aureole	2.
	or	aureola
	syl	au:re+ole
	pron	<1c:ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {halo}.
aureole	3.
	or	aureola
	syl	au:re+ole
	pron	<1c:ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{corona} (sense 2)}.
Aureomycin	0.
	syl	Au:re:o+my+cin
	pron	<2c:ri*u1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a brand of {chlortetracycline}.
aureus	ety	Latin: golden; see #7aureate 
aurei	infl
	head	aureus
	syl	au:re:i
	pron	<1c:ri2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aureus	0.
	syl	au:re+us
	pron	<1c:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold coin of the Roman Empire.
au revoir	ety	literally: to the seeing again
au revoir	0.
	syl	au re+voir
	pron	French. <o r*1vwa:r>
	pos	interj.
	def	goodbye.
auric	ety	C19: from Latin aurum gold
auric	0.
	syl	au:ric
	pron	<1c:rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing gold in the trivalent state.
Georges	infl
	head	Auric
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Auric	0.
	syl	Au:ric
	pron	French <c1rik>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1899, French composer; one of His works include ballet and film music.
auricle	ety	C17: from Latin auricula the external ear, from auris ear
auricle	1.a.
	syl	au:ri+cle
	pron	<1c:rikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper chamber of the heart; atrium.
auricle	1.b.
	syl	au:ri+cle
	pron	<1c:rikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sac in the atrium of the heart.
auricle	2.
	syl	au:ri+cle
	pron	<1c:rikL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pinna}. the external part of the ear.
auricle	3.
	syl	au:ri+cle
	pron	<1c:rikL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {auricu?!la}. an ear-shaped part or appendage, such as that occurring at the base of some leaves.
auricled	sub
	head	auricle
	syl	au:ri+cled
	pos	adj.
auricula	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin: external ear; see #7auricle 
auriculae	infl
	head	auricula
	or	auriculas
	syl	au:ric:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auriculas	infl
	head	auricula
	or	auriculae
	syl	au:ric:u+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auricula	1.
	syl	au:ric:u+la
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bear's-ear}. a widely cultivated alpine primrose, with leaves shaped like a bear's ear.
auricula	2.
	syl	au:ric:u+la
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {auricle} (sense 3)}.
auricular	1.
	syl	au:ric:u+lar
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or received by the sense or organs of hearing; aural.
auricular	2.
	syl	au:ric:u+lar
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an ear.
auricular	3.
	syl	au:ric:u+lar
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an auricle of the heart.
auricular	4.
	syl	au:ric:u+lar
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of feathers
	def	occurring in tufts surrounding the ears of owls and similar birds.
auricular	5.
	syl	au:ric:u+lar
	pron	<c:1rikjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an auricular feather. &- {au@.#!ric@.u+lar+ly}
auriculated	alt
	head	auriculate
	or	auriculate
	syl	au:ric:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
auriculate	1.
	or	auriculated
	syl	au:ric:u+late
	pron	<c:1rikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having ears.
auriculate	2.
	or	auriculated
	syl	au:ric:u+late
	pron	<c:1rikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having ear-shaped parts or append?!ages.
	3.
	head	auriculate
	syl	:
	def	Also:@T {au@.ri+form@T} (#!@$$:r$I@!f@$$:m). shaped@T like @T an @T ear;@T auricular.
auriculately	sub
	head	auriculate
	syl	au:1ric:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
auriferous	ety	C18: from Latin aurifer gold-bearing, from aurum gold+ ferre to bear
auriferous	0.
	syl	au:rif+er+ous
	pron	<c:1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rock
	def	containing gold; gold-bearing.
Auriga	ety	Latin: charioteer
Aurigae	infl
	head	Auriga
	syl	Au:ri+gae
	pron	<c:1rIJE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Auriga	0.
	syl	Au:ri+ga
	pron	<c:1rIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous constellation in the N hemisphere between the Great Bear and Orion, at the edge of the Milky Way. It contains the first magnitude star Capella and the binary star {Epsilon Aurigae}, which is the largest known star.
Aurignacian	ety	C20: from French Aurignacien, after Aurignac, France, in the Pyrenees, near which is the cave where remains were discovered
Aurignacian	0.
	syl	Au:rig+na+cian
	pron	<2c:rig1nAS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or produced during a flint culture of the Upper Palaeolithic type characterized by the use of bone and antler tools, pins, awls, etc., and also by cave art and evidence of the beginnings of religion.
Vincent	infl
	head	Auriol
	syl	Vin:cent
	pron	<v*~e1s*~a>
	pos	n.
Auriol	0.
	syl	Au:riol
	pron	French <c1rjcl>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1966, French statesman; president of the Fourth Republic (1947-54).
aurist	0.
	syl	au:rist
	pron	<1c:rist>
	pos	n.
	def	an ear specialist.
aurochs	ety	C18: from German, from Old High German *_urohso, from *_uro bison+ ohso #7ox 
aurochs	infl
	syl	au:rochs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aurochs	0.
	syl	au:rochs
	pron	<1c:roks>
	pos	n.
	def	a recently extinct member of the cattle tribe, that inhabited forests in N Africa, Europe, and SW Asia. It had long horns and is thought to be one of the ancestors of modern cattle. Also called: {urus}.
aurora	ety	C14: from Latin: dawn; see #7east  &- au@.#!ro+ral adj. &- au@.#!ro+ral+ly adv.
auroras	infl
	head	aurora
	or	aurorae
	syl	au:ro+ras
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aurorae	infl
	head	aurora
	or	auroras
	syl	au:ro+rae
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aurora	1.
	syl	au:ro+ra
	pron	<c:1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an atmospheric phenomenon consisting of bands, curtains, or streamers of light, usually green, red, or yellow, that move across the sky, esp. in polar regions. It is caused by collisions between air molecules and charged particles from the sun that are trapped in the earth's magnetic field.
aurora	2.
	syl	au:ro+ra
	pron	<c:1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the dawn.
Aurora	H1.1.
	syl	Au:ro:ra
	pron	<c:1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of the dawn. Greek counterpart: {Eos}.
Aurora	H1.2.
	syl	Au:ro:ra
	pron	<c:1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dawn or rise of something.
Aurora	H2.0.
	syl	Au:ro+ra
	pron	<c:1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Maewo}.
aurora australis	ety	New Latin: southern aurora
aurora australis	0.
	syl	au:ro+ra aus+tra+lis
	pron	<o1strAlis>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the aurora seen around the South Pole. Also called: {southern lights}.
aurora borealis	ety	C17: New Latin: northern aurora
aurora borealis	0.
	syl	au:ro+ra bo+re:al+is
	pron	<2bc:ri1Alis>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the aurora seen around the North Pole. Also called: {northern lights}.
aurous	ety	C19: apparently from French aureux, from Late Latin aur*_osus gold-coloured, from Latin aurum gold
aurous	0.
	syl	aur+ous
	pron	<1c:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing gold, esp. in the monovalent state.
aurum	ety	C16: Latin: gold
aurum	0.
	syl	au:rum
	pron	<1c:r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	gold.
AUS	0.
	syl	AUS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Australia.
Aus	1.
	syl	Aus.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Australia(n).
Aus	2.
	syl	Aus.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Austria(n).
Auschwitz	0.
	syl	Ausch+witz
	pron	<1auSvits>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {O*'swi*,ecim}.
auscultate	0.
	syl	aus+cul+tate
	pron	<1c:sk*l2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine (a patient) by means of auscultation.
auscultator	sub
	head	auscultate
	syl	aus+cul+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
auscultation	ety	C19: from Latin auscult*_ati*_o a listening, from auscult*_are to listen attentively; related to Latin auris ear
auscultation	1.
	syl	aus+cul+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:sk*l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the diagnostic technique in medicine of listening to the various internal sounds made by the body, usually with the aid of a stethoscope.
auscultation	2.
	syl	aus+cul+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:sk*l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of listening.
auscultatory	sub
	head	auscultation
	or	auscultative
	syl	aus+cul+ta+to:ry
	pron	<c:1sk^lt*t*ri>
	pos	adj.
auscultative	sub
	head	auscultation
	or	auscultatory
	syl	aus+cul+ta+tive
	pron	<c:1sk^lt*tiv>, <1c:sk*l?!2tAtiv>
	pos	adj.
ausforming	ety	C20: from #7aus (#7tenitic) +(#7de) #7form 
ausforming	0.
	syl	aus+form+ing
	pron	<1aus2fc:miG>
	pos	n.
	def	a treatment to strengthen hard steels, prior to quenching, in which the specimen is plastically deformed while it is in the austenite temperature range.
Ausgleich	ety	German: levelling out, from aus #7out+ gleichen to be similar
Ausgleich	0.
	syl	Aus+gleich
	pron	German. <1ausglI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the agreement (1867) that established the Dual Monarchy of Austria-Hungary.
Decimus Magnus	infl
	head	Ausonius
	syl	Dec:i:mus Mag:nus
	pron	<1desim*s> <1m@gn*s>
	pos	n.
Ausonius	0.
	syl	Au:so:ni:us
	pron	<c:1s*uni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??310-??395 #7a.d., Latin poet, born in Gaul.
auspex	ety	C16: from Latin: observer of birds, from avis bird+ specere to look
auspices	infl
	head	auspex
	syl	aus+pi+ces
	pron	<1c:spi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auspex	0.
	syl	aus+pex
	pron	<1c:speks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman history.
	def	another word for { {augur} (sense 1)}.
auspicate	0.
	syl	aus+pi+cate
	pron	<1c:spi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to begin.
auspice	ety	C16: from Latin auspicium augury from birds; see #7auspex 
auspices	infl
	head	auspice
	syl	aus+pic:es
	pron	<-pisiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auspice	1.
	syl	aus+pice
	pron	<1c:spis>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	patronage or guidance (esp. in the phrase {under the auspices of) }.
auspice	2.
	syl	aus+pice
	pron	<1c:spis>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a sign or omen, esp. one that is favourable.
auspicious	1.
	syl	aus+pi+cious
	pron	<c:1spiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	favourable or propitious.
auspicious	2.
	syl	aus+pi+cious
	pron	<c:1spiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	prosperous or fortunate.
auspiciously	sub
	head	auspicious
	syl	aus+1pi+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
auspiciousness	sub
	head	auspicious
	syl	aus+1pi+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Aussie	0.
	syl	Aus+sie
	pron	<1ozi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {Australian} or (rare) {Australia}.
Aust	1.
	syl	Aust.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Australia(n).
Aust	2.
	syl	Aust.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Austria(n).
Jane	infl
	head	Austen
	syl	Jane.
	pos	n.
Austen	0.
	syl	Aus:ten
	pron	<1ostin>, <1c:->
	pos	n.
	def	1775-1817, English novelist, noted particularly for the insight and delicate irony of her portrayal of middle-class families. Her completed novels are (1811), (1813), (1814), (1816), (1818), and (1818).
austenite	ety	C20: named after Sir William C. Roberts- Austen (1843-1902), English metallurgist
austenite	1.
	syl	aus+ten+ite
	pron	<1c:st*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid solution of carbon in face-centred cubic gamma iron, usually existing above 723?%C.
austenite	2.
	syl	aus+ten+ite
	pron	<1c:st*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the gamma phase of iron, stabilized at low temperatures by the addition of such elements as nickel.
austenitic	sub
	head	austenite
	syl	aus+ten+it+ic
	pron	<2c:st*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
austenitic stainless steel	0.
	syl	aus+ten+it+ic stain+less steel
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of iron, usually containing 18 per cent of nickel and 8 per cent of chromium, used where corrosion resistance, heat resistance, or nonmagnetic properties are required.
Auster	0.
	syl	Aus+ter
	pron	<1c:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the south wind.
austere	ety	C14: from Old French aust*`ere, from Latin aust*_erus sour, from Greek aust*_eros astringent; related to Greek hauein to dry
austere	1.
	syl	aus+tere
	pron	<o1sti*>
	pos	adj.
	def	stern or severe in attitude or manner.
	exam	1	an austere schoolmaster.
austere	2.
	syl	aus+tere
	pron	<o1sti*>
	pos	adj.
	def	grave, sober, or serious.
	exam	1	an austere expression.
austere	3.
	syl	aus+tere
	pron	<o1sti*>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-disciplined, abstemious, or ascetic.
	exam	1	an austere life.
austere	4.
	syl	aus+tere
	pron	<o1sti*>
	pos	adj.
	def	severely simple or plain.
	exam	1	an austere design.
austerely	sub
	head	austere
	syl	aus+1tere+ly
	pos	adv.
austereness	sub
	head	austere
	syl	aus+1tere+ness
	pos	n.
austerities	infl
	head	austerity
	syl	aus+ter+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
austerity	1.
	syl	aus+ter+i:ty
	pron	<o1steriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being austere.
austerity	2.
	syl	aus+ter+i:ty
	pron	<o1steriti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an austere habit, practice, or act.
austerity	3.a.
	syl	aus+ter+i:ty
	pron	<o1steriti>
	pos	n.
	def	reduced availability of luxuries and consumer goods, esp. when brought about by government policy.
austerity	3.b.
	syl	aus+ter+i:ty
	pron	<o1steriti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an austerity budget.
Austerlitz	0.
	syl	Aus+ter+litz
	pron	<1c:st*lits>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Czechoslovakia, in Moravia: site of Napoleon's victory over the Russian and Austrian armies in 1805. Pop.: 4747 (1972 est.). Czech name: {Slavkov}.
Austin	0.
	syl	Aus+tin
	pron	<%1(1ostin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Texas, on the Colorado River: state capital since 1845. Pop.: 291214 (1973 est.).
John	infl
	head	Austin
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Austin	H2.0.
	syl	Aus:tin
	pron	<1ostin>, <1c:->
	pos	n.
	def	1790-1859, English jurist, whose book (1832) greatly influenced legal theory and the English legal system.
austral	ety	C14: from Latin austr*_alis, from auster the south wind
austral	0.
	syl	aus+tral
	pron	<1c:str*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or coming from the south.
	exam	1	austral winds.
Austral	1.
	syl	Austral.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Australasia.
Austral	2.
	syl	Austral.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Australia(n).
Australasia	1.
	syl	Aus+tral+a:si:a
	pron	<2ostr*1lAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Australia, New Zealand, and neighbouring islands in the S Pacific Ocean.
Australasia	2.
	syl	Aus+tral+a:si:a
	pron	<2ostr*1lAzi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	the whole of Oceania. &- {@!Aus+tral+#!a@.si@.an}
Australia	0.
	syl	Aus+tral:i:a
	pron	<o1strAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest continent and largest island in the world, situated between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific: a former British colony, now an independent member of the Commonwealth; consists chiefly of a low plateau, mostly arid in the west, with the basin of the Murray River and the Great Dividing Range in the east and the Great Barrier Reef off the NE coast. Language: English. Currency: dollar. Capital: Canberra. Pop.: 13546200 (1976). Area: 7686845 sq. km (2967894 sq. miles).
Australia Day	0.
	syl	Aus+tral:i:a Day
	pos	n.
	def	a public holiday in Australia, com?!memorating the landing of the British in 1788: observed on the first Monday after January 26.
Australian	1.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an
	pron	<o1strAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Australia.
Australian	2.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an
	pron	<o1strAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of English spoken in Australia.
Australian	3.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an
	pron	<o1strAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a linguistic phylum consisting of the languages spoken by the Aborigines of Australia.
Australian	4.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an
	pron	<o1strAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Australia, the Australians, or their form of English.
Australian	5.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an
	pron	<o1strAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the phylum of languages spoken by the Australian Aborigines.
Australian	6.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an
	pron	<o1strAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographi?!cal region consisting of Australia, New Zealand, Polynesia, New Guinea, and the Moluccas.
Australiana	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:a+na
	pron	<o2strAli1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	objects, such as books, relics, etc., considered to be typical of Australia, esp. in the form of a collection.
Australian Alps	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an Alps
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in SE Australia, in E Victoria and SE New South Wales. Highest peak: Mount Kosciusko, 2195 m (7316 ft.).
Australian Antarctic Territory	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an Ant+arc+tic Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	the area of Antarctica, other than Ad*'elie Land, that is administered by Australia, lying south of latitude 60?%S and between longitudes 45?%E and 160?%E.
Australian Capital Territory	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an Cap:i+tal Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a territory of SE Australia, within New South Wales: consists of two exclaves, one containing Canberra, the capital of Australia, and one at Jervis Bay. Pop.: 197600 (1976). Area: 2432 sq. km (939 sq. miles). Former name: {Federal Capital Territory}.
Australianism	1.
	syl	Aus+tral:i+an+ism
	pron	<o1strAli*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Australian national character or spirit.
Australianism	2.
	syl	Aus+tral:i+an+ism
	pron	<o1strAli*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty to Australia, its political independence, culture, etc.
Australianism	3.
	syl	Aus+tral:i+an+ism
	pron	<o1strAli*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Australia, its people, or their culture.
Australianise	alt
	head	Australianize
	or	Australianize
	syl	Aus+tral:i+an+ise
	pron	<o1strAli*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Australianize	0.
	or	Australianise
	syl	Aus+tral:i+an+ize
	pron	<o1strAli*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of a new immigrant
	def	to adopt or cause to adopt Australian habits and attitudes; integrate into Australian society.
Australian Rules	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an Rules
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a game resembling rugby football, played in Australia between teams of 18 men each on an oval pitch, with a ball resembling a large rugby ball. Players attempt to kick the ball between posts (without crossbars) at either end of the pitch, scoring six points for a goal (between the two main posts) and one point for a behind (between either of two outer posts and the main posts). They may punch or kick the ball and run with it provided that they bounce it every ten yards. Also called: {national code}.
Australian terrier	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+i:an ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a small wire-haired breed of terrier similar to the cairn.
Austral Islands	0.
	syl	Aus+tral Is+lands
	pron	<1c:str*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Tubuai Islands}.
australite	0.
	syl	aus+tra+lite
	pron	<1ostr*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of dark glassy meteorite found in Australia.
Australoid	1.
	syl	Aus+tra+loid
	pron	<1ostr*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to a racial group that includes the Australian Aborigines and certain other peoples of southern Asia and the Pacific islands, characterized by dark skin, flat retreating forehead, and medium stature.
Australoid	2.
	syl	Aus+tra+loid
	pron	<1ostr*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of this racial group.
australopithecine	ety	C20: from New Latin Australopithecus, from Latin austr*_alis southern, #7austral+ Greek pith*_ekos ape
australopithecine	1.
	syl	aus+tra+lo+pith:e+cine
	pron	<2ostr*l*u1piTi2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct apelike primates of the genus and related genera, remains of which have been discovered in southern and E Africa. Some species are estimated to be over 4.5 #800053 million years old. See also {zinjanthropus}.
australopithecine	2.
	syl	aus+tra+lo+pith:e+cine
	pron	<2ostr*l*u1piTi2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of these primates.
Australorp	ety	shortened from Austral (ian Black) Orp (ington) 
Australorp	0.
	syl	Aus+tral+orp
	pron	<1ostr*2lc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy black breed of domestic fowl laying brown eggs.
Austrasia	0.
	syl	Aus+tra+sia
	pron	<o1strAZ*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	the eastern region of the kingdom of the Merovingian Franks that had its capital at Metz and lasted from 511 #7a.d. until 814 #7a.d. It covered the area now comprising NE France, Belgium, and western Germany.
Austria	0.
	syl	Aus+tri:a
	pron	<1ostri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Europe: ruled by the Hapsburgs from 1282 to 1918; formed a dual monarchy with Hungary in 1867 and became a republic in 1919; contains part of the Alps, the Danube basin in the east, and extensive forests. Language: German. Religion: chiefly Roman Catholic. Currency: schilling. Capital: Vienna. Pop.: 7545000 (1974 est.). Area: 83849 sq. km (32374 sq. miles). German name: {*"Osterreich}.
Austrian	sub
	head	Austria
	syl	Aus+tri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Austria-Hungary	0.
	syl	Aus:tri:a-Hun:ga:ry
	pos	n.
	def	the Dual Monarchy established in 1867, consisting of what are now Austria, Hungary, Czecho?!slovakia, and parts of Poland, Rumania, Yugoslavia, the Ukraine, and Italy. The empire was broken up after World War I. &- {@!Aus@.tro-Hun@.#!gar+i@.an}
Austro-	ety	from Latin auster the south wind
Austro-	H1.0.
	syl	Aus:tro-
	pron	<1ostr*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	southern.
	exam	1	Austro-Asiatic.
Austro-	0.
	syl	Aus:tro-
	def	%2@T (#!$Astr$$$u-)@T Austrian.
	exam	1	Austro-Hungarian.
Austro-Asiatic	0.
	syl	Aus:tro-As:i:at:ic
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical phylum or superfamily of languages that would consist of Malayo-Polynesian together with Mon-Khmer, certain Indian languages, Papuan, etc.
Austronesia	0.
	syl	Aus+tro+ne:sia
	pron	<2ostr*u1nEZ*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	the islands of the central and S Pacific, including Indonesia, Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia.
Austronesian	1.
	syl	Aus+tro+ne:sian
	pron	<2ostr*u1nEZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Austronesia, its peoples, or their languages.
Austronesian	2.
	syl	Aus+tro+ne:sian
	pron	<2ostr*u1nEZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Malayo-Polynesian}.
aut-	0.
	syl	aut-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {auto-} before a vowel.
autacoid	ety	C20: from #7auto -#7+ Greek akos cure+-#7oid 
autacoid	0.
	syl	au:ta+coid
	pron	<1c:t*2kcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any natural internal secretion, esp. one that exerts an effect similar to a drug.
autarchy	ety	C17: from Greek autar?!khia, from autarkhos autocratic; see #7auto -#7, -#7archy 
autarchies	infl
	head	autarchy
	syl	au:tar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autarchy	1.
	syl	au:tar+chy
	pron	<1c:ta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	unlimited rule; autoc?!racy.
autarchy	2.
	syl	au:tar+chy
	pron	<1c:ta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	self-government; self-rule.
autarchic	sub
	head	autarchy
	or	autarchical
	syl	au:1tar+chic
	pos	adj.
autarchical	sub
	head	autarchy
	or	autarchic
	syl	au:1tar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
autarky	ety	C17: from Greek autar?!keia, from autark*_es self-sufficient, from #7auto -#7+ arkein to suffice
autarchy	alt
	head	autarky
	or	autarky
	syl	au:tar+chy
	pron	<1c:ta:ki>
	pos	n.
autarkies	infl
	head	autarky
	or	autarchies
	syl	au:tar+kies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autarchies	infl
	head	autarky
	or	autarkies
	syl	au:tar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autarky	1.
	or	autarchy
	syl	au:tar+ky
	pron	<1c:ta:ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of a political unit
	def	a system or policy of economic self-sufficiency aimed at removing the need for imports.
autarky	2.
	or	autarchy
	syl	au:tar+ky
	pron	<1c:ta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	an economically self-sufficient country.
autarkic	sub
	head	autarky
	or	autarchic
	syl	au:1tar+kic
	pos	adj.
autarchic	sub
	head	autarky
	or	autarkic
	syl	au:1tar+chic
	pos	adj.
autecious	0.
	syl	au:te+cious
	pron	<c:1tES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {autoecious}.
autecology	0.
	syl	aut+e:col+o:gy
	pron	<2c:ti1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the ecological study of an individual organism or species. Compare {synecology}.
autecological	sub
	head	autecology
	syl	aut+ec:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
auteur	ety	French: author
auteur	0.
	syl	au:teur
	pron	<c:1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a film director, esp. one considered as having a dominant creative role.
auth	1.
	syl	auth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	author.
auth	2.
	syl	auth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	authority.
auth	3.
	syl	auth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	authorized.
authentic	ety	C14: from Late Latin authenticus coming from the author, from Greek authentikos, from authent*_es one who acts in?!dependently, from #7auto -#7+ hent*_es a doer
authentic	1.
	syl	au:then+tic
	pron	<c:1Tentik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of undisputed origin or authorship; genuine.
	exam	1	an authentic signature.
authentic	2.
	syl	au:then+tic
	pron	<c:1Tentik>
	pos	adj.
	def	accurate in representation of the facts; trustworthy; reliable.
	exam	1	an authentic account.
authentic	3.
	syl	au:then+tic
	pron	<c:1Tentik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a deed or other document
	def	duly executed, any necessary legal formalities having been complied with.
authentic	4.a.
	syl	au:then+tic
	pron	<c:1Tentik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mode as used in Gregorian chant
	def	commencing on the final and ending an octave higher.
authentic	4.b.
	syl	au:then+tic
	pron	<c:1Tentik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cadence
	def	progressing from a dominant to a tonic chord. Compare {plagal}.
authentically	sub
	head	authentic
	syl	au:1then+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
authenticate	1.
	syl	au:then+ti+cate
	pron	<c:1Tenti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish as genuine or valid.
authenticate	2.
	syl	au:then+ti+cate
	pron	<c:1Tenti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give authority or legal validity to.
authentication	sub
	head	authenticate
	syl	au:2then+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
author	ety	C14: from Old French autor, from Latin auctor author, from aug*_ere to increase
authoress	alt
	head	author
	or	author
	syl	au:thor+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
author	1.
	or	authoress
	syl	au:thor
	pron	<1c:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who composes a book, article, or other written work. Related adj.: {auctorial}.
author	2.
	or	authoress
	syl	au:thor
	pron	<1c:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes books as a profession; writer.
author	3.
	or	authoress
	syl	au:thor
	pron	<1c:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	the writings of such a person.
	exam	1	reviewing a postwar author.
author	4.
	or	authoress
	syl	au:thor
	pron	<1c:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	an originator or creator.
	exam	1	the author of this plan.
author	5.
	or	authoress
	syl	au:thor
	pron	<1c:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	to write or originate.
authorial	sub
	head	author
	syl	au:tho+ri:al
	pron	<c:1Tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
authoritarian	1.
	syl	au:thor:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<c:2Tori1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	favouring, denoting, or characterized by strict obedience to authority.
authoritarian	2.
	syl	au:thor:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<c:2Tori1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	favouring, denoting, or relating to government by a small elite with wide powers.
authoritarian	3.
	syl	au:thor:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<c:2Tori1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	despotic; dictatorial; domineering.
authoritarian	4.
	syl	au:thor:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<c:2Tori1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours or practises authoritarian policies.
authoritarianism	sub
	head	authoritarian
	syl	au:2thor:i+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
authoritative	1.
	syl	au:thor:i+ta+tive
	pron	<c:1Torit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	recognized or accepted as being true or reliable.
	exam	1	an authoritative article on drugs.
authoritative	2.
	syl	au:thor:i+ta+tive
	pron	<c:1Torit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	exercising or asserting authority; commanding.
	exam	1	an authoritative manner.
authoritative	3.
	syl	au:thor:i+ta+tive
	pron	<c:1Torit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or supported by authority; official.
	exam	1	an authoritative communiqu*'e.
authoritatively	sub
	head	authoritative
	syl	au:1thor:i+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
authoritativeness	sub
	head	authoritative
	syl	au:1thor:i+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
ties	infl
	head	authority
	syl	:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
authority	1.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or right to control, judge, or prohibit the actions of others.
authority	2.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person or group of people having this power, such as a government, police force, etc.
authority	3.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	a position that commands such a power or right (often in the phrase {in authority) }.
authority	4.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	such a power or right delegated, esp. from one person to another; authorization.
	exam	1	she has his authority.
authority	5.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to influence or control others.
	exam	1	a man of authority.
authority	6.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert or an authoritative written work in a particular field.
	exam	1	he is an authority on Ming china.
authority	7.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	evidence or testimony.
	exam	1	we have it on his authority that she is dead.
authority	8.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	confidence resulting from great expertise.
	exam	1	the violinist lacked authority in his cadenza.
authority	9.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a public board or corporation exercising governmental authority in administering some enterprise.
	exam	1	Independent Broadcasting Authority.
authority	10.a.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	a judicial decision, statute, or rule of law that establishes a principle; precedent.
authority	10.b.
	syl	au:thor+i:ty
	pron	<c:1Toriti>
	pos	n.
	def	legal permission granted to a person to perform a specified act.
authorise	alt
	head	authorize
	or	authorize
	syl	au:thor+ise
	pron	<1c:T*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
authorize	1.
	or	authorise
	syl	au:thor+ize
	pron	<1c:T*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confer authority upon (someone to do something); empower.
authorize	2.
	or	authorise
	syl	au:thor+ize
	pron	<1c:T*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit (someone to do or be something) with official sanction.
	exam	1	a dealer authorized by a manufacturer to retail his products.
Authe	infl
	head	Authorized Version
	syl	Au:the.
	pos	n.
Authorized Version	0.
	syl	Au:thor+ized Ver+sion
	pos	n.
	def	an English translation of the Bible published in 1611 under James I. Also called: {King James Version, King James Bible}.
authorship	1.
	syl	au:thor+ship
	pron	<1c:T*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the origin or originator of a written work, plan, etc..
	exam	1	a book of unknown authorship.
authorship	2.
	syl	au:thor+ship
	pron	<1c:T*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession of writing books.
Auth Ver	0.
	syl	Auth. Ver.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Authorized Version (of the Bible).
autism	0.
	syl	au:tism
	pron	<1c:tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	abnormal self-absorption, usually affecting children, characterized by lack of response to people and actions and limited ability to communicate: children suffering from autism often do not learn to speak. &- {au@.#!tis+tic}
autos	infl
	head	auto
	syl	au:tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auto	0.a.
	syl	au:to
	pron	<1c:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {automobile}.
auto	0.b.
	syl	au:to
	pron	<1c:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	auto parts.
auto	1.
	syl	auto.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	automatic.
auto	2.
	syl	auto.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	automobile.
auto	3.
	syl	auto.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	automotive.
auto-	ety	from Greek autos self
auto-	1.
	syl	au:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	self; same; of or by the same one.
	exam	1	autobiography.
auto-	2.
	syl	au:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	acting from or occurring within; self-caused.
	exam	1	autohypnosis.
auto-	3.
	syl	au:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	self-propelling; automatic.
	exam	1	automobile.
autoantibodies	infl
	head	autoantibody
	syl	au:to+an:ti+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autoantibody	0.
	syl	au:to+an:ti+bod:y
	pron	<2c:t*u1@nti2bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibody reacting with an antigen that is a part of the organism in which the antibody is formed.
autobahn	0.
	syl	au:to+bahn
	pron	<1c:t*2ba:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a German motorway.
autobiographical	1.
	syl	au:to+bi:o+graph:i+cal
	pron	<2c:t*2bI*1gr@fikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or con?!cerned with one's own life.
autobiographical	2.
	syl	au:to+bi:o+graph:i+cal
	pron	<2c:t*2bI*1gr@fikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an autobi?!ography.
autobiographically	sub
	head	autobiographical
	syl	au:to+2bi:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
autobiographies	infl
	head	autobiography
	syl	au:to+bi+og+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autobiography	0.
	syl	au:to+bi+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2c:t*ubI1ografi>, <2c:t*->
	pos	n.
	def	an account of a person's life written or otherwise recorded by that person.
autobiographer	sub
	head	autobiography
	syl	au:to+bi+1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
autocade	0.
	syl	au:to+cade
	pron	<1c:t*u2kAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {motorcade}.
autocatalyses	infl
	head	autocatalysis
	syl	au:to+ca+tal:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autocatalysis	0.
	syl	au:to+ca+tal:y+sis
	pron	<2c:t*uk*1t@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the catalysis of a chemical reaction in which the catalyst is one of the products of the reaction.
autocephalous	1.
	syl	au:to+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<2c:t*u1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an Eastern Christian Church
	def	governed by its own national synods and appoint?!ing its own patriarchs or prelates.
autocephalous	2.
	syl	au:to+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<2c:t*u1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bishop
	def	independ?!ent of any higher governing body.
autocephalic	sub
	head	autocephalous
	syl	au:to+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2c:t*u?!si1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
autocephaly	sub
	head	autocephalous
	syl	au:to+1ceph:a+ly
	pos	n.
autochanger	1.
	syl	au:to+chang+er
	pron	<1c:t*u2CAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in a record player that enables a small stack of records to be dropped automatically onto the turntable one at a time and played separately.
autochanger	2.
	syl	au:to+chang+er
	pron	<1c:t*u2CAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a record player with such a device.
autochthon	ety	C17: from Greek autokhth*_on from the earth itself, from #7auto -#7+ khth*_on the earth
autochthons	infl
	head	autochthon
	or	autochthones
	syl	au:toch+thons
	pron	<-T*?!2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autochthones	infl
	head	autochthon
	or	autochthons
	syl	au:toch+tho+nes
	pron	<-T*?!2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autochthon	1.
	syl	au:toch+thon
	pron	<c:1tokT*n>, <-Ton>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	one of the earliest known inhabitants of any country; aboriginal.
autochthon	2.
	syl	au:toch+thon
	pron	<c:1tokT*n>, <-Ton>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that is native to a particular region.
autochthonic (tAkTAnIk)	infl
	head	autochthonous
	or	autochthonal
	syl	au:toch+thon+ic (2:$:t$Ak1$T$An$Ik)
	pos	adj.
autochthonal	infl
	head	autochthonous
	or	autochthonic (tAkTAnIk)
	syl	au:toch+tho+nal
	pos	adj.
autochthonous	1.
	syl	au:toch+tho+nous
	pron	<c:1tokT*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks, deposits, etc.
	def	found where they and their constituents were formed. Compare {allochthonous}.
autochthonous	2.
	syl	au:toch+tho+nous
	pron	<c:1tokT*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inhabiting a place or region from earliest known times; aboriginal.
autochthonism	sub
	head	autochthonous
	or	autochthony
	syl	au:1toch+thon+ism
	pos	n.
autochthony	sub
	head	autochthonous
	or	autochthonism
	syl	au:1toch+tho+ny
	pos	n.
autochthonously	sub
	head	autochthonous
	syl	au:1toch+tho+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
autoclave	ety	C19: from French #7auto -#7+ -clave, from Latin cl*_avis key
autoclave	1.
	syl	au:to+clave
	pron	<1c:t*2klAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong sealed vessel used for chemical reactions at high pressure.
autoclave	2.
	syl	au:to+clave
	pron	<1c:t*2klAv>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for sterilizing objects (esp. surgical instruments) or for cooking by means of steam under pressure.
autoclave	3.
	syl	au:to+clave
	pron	<1c:t*2klAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in or subject to the action of an autoclave.
autocorrelation	0.
	syl	au:to+cor+re+la+tion
	pron	<2c:t*u2kori1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the condition occurring when successive items in a series are correlated so that their covariance is not zero and they are not independ?!ent. Also called: {serial correlation}.
autocracies	infl
	head	autocracy
	syl	au:toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autocracy	1.
	syl	au:toc+ra+cy
	pron	<c:1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by an individual with unrestricted authority.
autocracy	2.
	syl	au:toc+ra+cy
	pron	<c:1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the unrestricted authority of such an individual.
autocracy	3.
	syl	au:toc+ra+cy
	pron	<c:1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a country, society, etc., ruled by an autocrat.
autocrat	1.
	syl	au:to+crat
	pron	<1c:t*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruler who possesses absolute and unrestricted authority.
autocrat	2.
	syl	au:to+crat
	pron	<1c:t*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a domineering or dictatorial person.
autocratic	sub
	head	autocrat
	syl	au:to+1crat+ic
	pos	adj.
autocratically	sub
	head	autocrat
	syl	au:to+1crat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
autocross	0.
	syl	au:to+cross
	pron	<1c:t*u2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of motor sport in which cars race over a half-mile circuit of rough grass. See also {motocross, rallycross}.
autocue	0.
	syl	au:to+cue
	pron	<1c:t*u2kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic television prompting device whereby a prepared script, unseen by the audience, is enlarged line by line for the speaker. U.S. name (trademark): {Teleprompter}.
autocycle	0.
	syl	au:to+cy+cle
	pron	<1c:t*u2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a bicycle powered or assisted by a small engine.
auto-da-f'e	ety	C18: from Portuguese, literally: act of the faith
autos-da-f'e	infl
	head	auto-da-f'e
	syl	au:tos-da-f*'e.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auto-da-f'e	1.
	syl	au:to-da-f*'e
	pron	<2c:t*ud*1fA>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a ceremony of the Spanish Inquisition including the pronouncement and execution of sentences passed on sinners or heretics.
auto-da-f'e	2.
	syl	au:to-da-f*'e
	pron	<2c:t*ud*1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	the burning to death of people condemned as heretics by the Inquisition.
autodidact	0.
	syl	au:to+di+dact
	pron	<1c:t*u2dId@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is self-taught. &- {@!au@.to+di+#!dact+ic}
autodyne reception	0.
	syl	au:to+dyne re+cep+tion
	pron	<1c:t*2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	reception of radio signals by a superheterodyne receiver in which the circuit generating the beating oscillation also performs other functions such as amplification or detection.
autecious	alt
	head	autoecious
	or	autoecious
	syl	au:te+cious
	pron	<c:1tES*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
autoecious	0.
	or	autecious
	syl	au:toe+cious
	pron	<c:1tES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of parasites, esp. the rust fungi
	def	completing the entire life cycle on a single species of host. Compare {heteroecious}.
autoecism	sub
	head	autoecious
	or	autecism
	syl	au:1toe+cism
	pos	n.
autecism	sub
	head	autoecious
	or	autoecism
	syl	au:1te+cism
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
autoerotism	alt
	head	autoeroticism
	or	autoeroticism
	syl	au:to+er:o+tism
	pron	<2c:t*u1er*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
autoeroticism	0.
	or	autoerotism
	syl	au:to+e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<2c:t*ui1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the arousal and use of one's own body as a sexual object, as through masturbation.
autoerotic	sub
	head	autoeroticism
	syl	au:to+e:1rot+ic
	pos	adj.
autogamy	1.
	syl	au:tog:a+my
	pron	<c:1tog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	self-fertilization in flowering plants.
autogamy	2.
	syl	au:tog:a+my
	pron	<c:1tog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of sexual reproduction, occurring in some protozoans, in which the uniting gametes are derived from the same cell.
autogamous	sub
	head	autogamy
	or	autogamic
	syl	au:1tog:a+mous
	pron	<2c:t*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
autogamic	sub
	head	autogamy
	or	autogamous
	syl	au:to+gam+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
autogeny	alt
	head	autogenesis
	or	autogenesis
	syl	au:tog+e:ny
	pron	<c:1toJini>
	pos	n.
autogenesis	0.
	or	autogeny
	syl	au:to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2c:t*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {abiogenesis}.
autogenetic	sub
	head	autogenesis
	syl	au:to+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2c:t*u?!Ji?!1netik>
	pos	adj.
autogenous	1.a.
	syl	au:tog+e:nous
	pron	<c:1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating within the body. Compare {heterogenous}.
autogenous	1.b.
	syl	au:tog+e:nous
	pron	<c:1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a vaccine made from bacteria obtained from the patient's own body.
autogenous	2.
	syl	au:tog+e:nous
	pron	<c:1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-generated; self-produced.
autogenous	3.
	syl	au:tog+e:nous
	pron	<c:1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a joint between two parts
	def	achieved without flux, adhesive, or solder.
	exam	1	autogenous welding.
autogenously	sub
	head	autogenous
	syl	au:1tog+e:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
autogenously	sub
	head	autogenous
	syl	au:1tog+e:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
autogiro	ety	C20: originally a trademark
autogyro	alt
	head	autogiro
	or	autogiro
	syl	au:to+gy+ro
	pron	<2c:t*u1JI2r*u>
	pos	n.
autogiros	infl
	head	autogiro
	syl	au:to+gi+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autogiro	0.
	or	autogyro
	syl	au:to+gi+ro
	pron	<2c:t*u1JI2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-propelled aircraft supported in flight mainly by unpowered rotating horizontal blades. Also called: {gyroplane}. Compare {helicopter}.
autograft	0.
	syl	au:to+graft
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a tissue graft obtained from one part of a patient's body for use on another part.
autograph	1.a.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a handwritten signature, esp. that of a famous person.
autograph	1.b.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an autograph album.
autograph	2.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's handwriting.
autograph	3.a.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a book, document, etc., handwritten by its author; original manuscript; holograph.
autograph	3.b.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an autograph letter.
autograph	5.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write one's signature on or in; sign.
autograph	6.
	syl	au:to+graph
	pron	<1c:t*2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write with one's own hand.
autographic	sub
	head	autograph
	or	autographical
	syl	au:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
autographical	sub
	head	autograph
	or	autographic
	syl	au:to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
autographically	sub
	head	autograph
	syl	au:to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
autography	1.
	syl	au:tog+ra+phy
	pron	<c:1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the writing of something in one's own handwriting; something handwritten.
autography	2.
	syl	au:tog+ra+phy
	pron	<c:1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the precise reproduction of an illustration or of writing.
Autoharp	0.
	syl	Au:to+harp
	pron	<1c:t*u2ha:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a zither-like musical instrument used in country-and-western music, equipped with button-controlled dampers that can prevent selected strings from sounding, thus allowing chords to be played. It is plucked with the fingers or a plectrum.
autohypnosis	0.
	syl	au:to+hyp+no+sis
	pron	<2c:t*uhip1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process or result of self-induced hypnosis.
autohypnotic	sub
	head	autohypnosis
	syl	au:to+hyp+not+ic
	pron	<2c:t*uhip?!1notik>
	pos	adj.
autohypnotically	sub
	head	autohypnosis
	syl	au:to+hyp+1not:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
autoicous	ety	C19: from #7auto -#7+ Greek oikos dwelling
autoicous	0.
	syl	au:toi+cous
	pron	<c:1tcik*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants, esp. mosses
	def	having male and female reproductive organs on the same plant.
autoimmune	0.
	syl	au:to+im+mune
	pron	<2c:t*ui1mju:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	caused by the action of antibodies produced against substances normally present in the body. &- {@!au@.to+im+#!mun+i@.ty}
autoinfection	0.
	syl	au:to+in:fec+tion
	pron	<2c:t*uin1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	infection by a pathogenic agent already within the body or infection transferred from one part of the body to another.
autoinoculation	0.
	syl	au:to+in:oc:u+la+tion
	pron	<2c:t*ui2nokju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the inoculation of microorganisms (esp. viruses) from one part of the body into another, usually in the form of a vaccine.
autointoxication	0.
	syl	au:to+in:tox:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2c:t*uin2toksi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	self-poisoning caused by absorption of toxic products originating within the body. Also called: {autotoxaemia}.
autoionisation	alt
	head	autoionization
	or	autoionization
	syl	au:to+i:on:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2c:t*u2I*nI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
autoionization	0.
	or	autoionisation
	syl	au:to+i:on:i+za+tion
	pron	<2c:t*u2I*nI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the process in which the decay of excited atoms or molecules results in emission of electrons, rather than photons.
autokinetic	0.
	syl	au:to+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2c:t*uki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
	def	automatically self-moving.
autokinetic phenomenon	0.
	syl	au:to+ki+net+ic phe+nom+en+on
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the apparent movement of a fixed point of light when observed in a darkened room. The effect is produced by small eye movements for which the brain is unable to compensate, having no other reference points.
autoloading	0.
	syl	au:to+load+ing
	pron	<1c:t*u2l*udiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-loading.
Autolycus	H1.0.
	syl	Au:tol:y+cus
	pron	<c:1tolik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater in the NW quadrant of the moon about 38 kilometres in diameter and 3000 metres deep.
Autolycus	H2.0.
	syl	Au:tol:y:cus
	pron	<c:1tolik*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a thief who stole cattle from his neighbour Sisyphus and prevented him from recognizing them by making them invisible.
autolyze	alt
	head	autolyse
	or	autolyse
	syl	au:to+lyze
	pron	<1c:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
autolyse	0.
	or	autolyze
	syl	au:to+lyse
	pron	<1c:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo autolysis.
autolysin	0.
	syl	au:to+ly+sin
	pron	<2c:t*1lIsin>, <c:1toli->
	pos	n.
	def	any agent that produces autolysis.
autolysis	0.
	syl	au:tol:y+sis
	pron	<c:1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of cells and tissues of an organism by enzymes produced by the cells themselves.
autolytic	sub
	head	autolysis
	syl	au:to+lyt+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1litik>
	pos	adj.
automat	1.
	syl	au:to+mat
	pron	<1c:t*2m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vending machine}. a machine that automatically dispenses goods such as cigarettes, when money is inserted.
automat	2.
	syl	au:to+mat
	pron	<1c:t*2m@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an area or room, sometimes having restaurant facilities, where food and other goods are supplied from vending machines.
automata	0.
	syl	au:tom:a+ta
	pron	<c:1tom*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {automaton}.
automate	0.
	syl	au:to+mate
	pron	<1c:t*2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a manufacturing process, factory, etc.) automatic, or (of a manufacturing process, etc.) to be made automatic.
automatic	ety	C18: from Greek automatos acting independently; see #7automaton 
automatic	1.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed from force of habit or without conscious thought; lacking spontaneity; mechanical.
	exam	1	an automatic smile.
automatic	2.a.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a device, mechanism, etc.
	def	able to activate, move, or regulate itself.
automatic	2.b.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an act or process
	def	performed by such automatic equipment.
automatic	3.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the action of a muscle, gland, etc.
	def	involuntary or reflex.
automatic	4.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring as a necessary consequence.
	exam	1	promotion is automatic after a year.
automatic	5.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	utilizing some of the force of each explosion to eject the empty shell, replace it with a new one, and fire continuously until release of the trigger. Compare { {semiautomatic} (sense 2)}.
automatic	6.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic firearm.
automatic	7.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle having automatic transmission.
automatic	8.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that operates automatically.
automatically	sub
	head	automatic
	syl	au:to+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
automatic data processing	0.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic: da:ta: pro+ces+sing:
	usage	n.@T
	def	data processing per?!formed by automatic electromechanical devices. Abbrevs.: {A.D.P., ADP, a.d.p}. Compare {electronic data processing}.
automatic gain control	0.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic gain con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	control of a radio receiver in which the gain varies inversely with the magnitude of the input, thus maintaining the output at an approximately constant level. Abbrev.: {AGC}.
automatic pilot	0.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic pi+lot
	pos	n.
	def	a device that automatically maintains an aircraft on a preset course. Also called: {autopilot}.
automatic transmission	0.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic trans+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a transmission system in a motor vehicle, usually incorporating a fluid clutch, in which the gears change automatically.
automatic typesetting	0.
	syl	au:to+mat+ic type+set+ting
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {computer typesetting}.
automation	1.
	syl	au:to+ma+tion
	pron	<2c:t*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of methods for controlling industrial processes automatically, esp. by electronically controlled systems, often reducing manpower.
automation	2.
	syl	au:to+ma+tion
	pron	<2c:t*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which a process is so controlled.
automatism	1.
	syl	au:tom:a+tism
	pron	<c:1tom*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being automatic; mechanical or involuntary action.
automatism	2.
	syl	au:tom:a+tism
	pron	<c:1tom*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that all the activities of men and animals are controlled by unconscious physical and physiological processes.
automatism	3.
	syl	au:tom:a+tism
	pron	<c:1tom*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the performance of actions, such as sleepwalking, without conscious knowledge or control.
automatism	4.
	syl	au:tom:a+tism
	pron	<c:1tom*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the suspension of consciousness sought or achieved by certain artists and writers to allow free flow of uncensored thoughts.
automatist	sub
	head	automatism
	syl	au:1tom:a+tist
	pos	n.
automatise	alt
	head	automatize
	or	automatize
	syl	au:tom:a+tise
	pron	<c:1tom*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
automatize	0.
	or	automatise
	syl	au:tom:a+tize
	pron	<c:1tom*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a process, etc.) automatic or (of a process, etc.) to be made automatic. &- {au@.@!tom@.a+ti+#!za+tion} {au@.@!tom@.a+ti+#!sa+tion}
automaton	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek, from automa?!tos spontaneous
automatons	infl
	head	automaton
	or	automata
	syl	au:tom:a+tons
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
automata	infl
	head	automaton
	or	automatons
	syl	au:tom:a+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
automaton	1.
	syl	au:tom:a+ton
	pron	<c:1tom*2ton>, <-tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device operating under its own hidden power; robot.
automaton	2.
	syl	au:tom:a+ton
	pron	<c:1tom*2ton>, <-tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts mechanically or leads a routine monotonous life.
automatous	sub
	head	automaton
	syl	au:1tom:a+tous
	pos	adj.
automobile	0.
	syl	au:to+mo+bile
	pron	<1c:t*m*2bEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a {car (sense 1)}.
automobilist	sub
	head	automobile
	syl	au:to+mo+bil+ist
	pron	<2c:t*m*1bElist>, <-1m*ubilist>
	pos	n.
automotive	1.
	syl	au:to+mo+tive
	pron	<2c:t*1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to motor vehicles.
automotive	2.
	syl	au:to+mo+tive
	pron	<2c:t*1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-propelling.
autonomic	1.
	syl	au:to+nom+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring involuntarily or spontaneously.
autonomic	2.
	syl	au:to+nom+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the autonomic nervous system.
autonomic	3.
	syl	au:to+nom+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {autonomous}. (of plant movements) occurring as a result of internal stimuli. &- {@!au@.to+#!nom@.i+cal+ly}
autonomic nervous system	0.
	syl	au:to+nom+ic nerv+ous sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the section of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls the involuntary actions of the smooth muscles, heart, and glands.
autonomous	ety	C19: from Greek autonomos living under one's own laws, from #7auto -#7+ nomos law
autonomous	1.
	syl	au:ton:o+mous
	pron	<c:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a community, country, etc.
	def	possessing a large degree of self-government.
autonomous	2.
	syl	au:ton:o+mous
	pron	<c:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an autonomous community.
autonomous	3.
	syl	au:ton:o+mous
	pron	<c:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	independent of others.
autonomous	4.
	syl	au:ton:o+mous
	pron	<c:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	governed by its own principles.
autonomous	5.
	syl	au:ton:o+mous
	pron	<c:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biol.
	def	existing as an organism independent of other organisms or parts.
autonomous	6.
	syl	au:ton:o+mous
	pron	<c:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of { {autonomic} (sense 3)}.
autonomously	sub
	head	autonomous
	syl	au:1ton:o+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
autonomy	ety	C17: from Greek automonia freedom to live by one's own laws; see #7autonomous 
autonomies	infl
	head	autonomy
	syl	au:ton:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autonomy	1.
	syl	au:ton:o+my
	pron	<c:1ton*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or state of self-government, esp. when limited.
autonomy	2.
	syl	au:ton:o+my
	pron	<c:1ton*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state, community, or individual possessing autonomy.
autonomy	3.
	syl	au:ton:o+my
	pron	<c:1ton*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom to determine one's own actions, behaviour, etc.
autonomy	4.
	syl	au:ton:o+my
	pron	<c:1ton*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that the individual human will is governed only by its own principles and laws.
autonomist	sub
	head	autonomy
	syl	au:1ton:o+mist
	pos	n.
autophyte	0.
	syl	au:to+phyte
	pron	<1c:t*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an autotrophic plant, such as any green plant.
autophytic	sub
	head	autophyte
	syl	au:to+phyt+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
autophytically	sub
	head	autophyte
	syl	au:to+1phyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
autopilot	0.
	syl	au:to+pi+lot
	pron	<2c:t*1pIl*t>, <-t*u->
	pos	n.
	def	short for {automatic pilot}.
autopista	ety	from Spanish: auto(mobile) track
autopista	0.
	syl	au:to+pis+ta
	pron	<2c:t*1pEst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish motorway.
autoplasty	0.
	syl	au:to+plas+ty
	pron	<1c:t*2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical repair of defects by grafting or transplanting tissue from the patient's own body.
autoplastic	sub
	head	autoplasty
	syl	au:to+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
autopsy	ety	C17: from New Latin autopsia, from Greek: seeing with one's own eyes, from #7auto -#7+ opsis sight
autopsies	infl
	head	autopsy
	syl	au:top+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autopsy	1.
	syl	au:top+sy
	pron	<c:1topsi>, <1c:t*p->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {necropsy, postmortem examination}. dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death.
autopsy	2.
	syl	au:top+sy
	pron	<c:1topsi>, <1c:t*p->
	pos	n.
	def	an eye witness observation.
autopsy	3.
	syl	au:top+sy
	pron	<c:1topsi>, <1c:t*p->
	pos	n.
	def	any critical analysis.
autoput	ety	from Serbo-Croat: auto(mobile) road
autoput	0.
	syl	au:to+put
	pron	<1c:t*u2put>
	pos	n.
	def	a Yugoslavian motorway.
autoradiograph	0.
	syl	au:to+ra:di:o+graph
	pron	<2c:t*u1rAdi*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph showing the distribution of a radioactive substance in a specimen. The photographic plate is exposed by radiation from the specimen. Also called: {radioautograph}. &- {au@.to+ra+di@.o+graph+ic} (@!@$$:t$$$u@!re$Id$I$$#!gr@af$Ik)
autoradiography	sub
	head	autoradiograph
	syl	au:to+ra+di+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2c:t*u2rAdi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
auto-rickshaw	0.
	syl	au:to-rick:shaw
	pron	<1c:t*u1rikSc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a light three-wheeled vehicle driven by a motorcycle engine.
autorotation	0.
	syl	au:to+ro+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:t*ur*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous rotation of a symmetrical body in an airflow, such as that of the rotor blades of a helicopter in an unpowered descent.
autoroute	0.
	syl	au:to+route
	pron	<1c:t*u2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a French motorway.
autosome	0.
	syl	au:to+some
	pron	<1c:t*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any chromosome that is not a sex chromosome.
autosomal	sub
	head	autosome
	syl	au:to+1so+mal
	pos	adj.
autostability	0.
	syl	au:to+sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2c:t*ust*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of being stable either as a result of inherent characteristics or of built-in devices.
autostrada	0.
	syl	au:to+stra+da
	pron	<1c:t*u2stra:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian motorway.
autosuggestion	0.
	syl	au:to+sug+ges+tion
	pron	<2c:t*us*1JesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process of suggestion in which the person unconsciously supplies or consciously attempts to supply the means of influencing his own behaviour or beliefs.
autosuggestive	sub
	head	autosuggestion
	syl	au:to+sug+1ges+tive
	pos	adj.
autotimer	0.
	syl	au:to+tim+er
	pron	<1c:t*u2tIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for turning an electric cooker on and off automatically at times predetermined by advance setting.
autotomise	alt
	head	autotomize
	or	autotomize
	syl	au+tot:o+mise
	pron	<c:1tot*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
autotomize	0.
	or	autotomise
	syl	au:tot:o+mize
	pron	<c:1tot*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a part of the body) to undergo autotomy.
autotomies	infl
	head	autotomy
	syl	au:tot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
autotomy	0.
	syl	au:tot:o+my
	pron	<c:1tot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the casting off by an animal of a part of its body, to facilitate escape when attacked.
autotomic	sub
	head	autotomy
	syl	au:to+tom+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
autotoxemia	alt
	head	autotoxaemia
	or	autotoxaemia
	syl	au:to+tox+e:mi:a
	pron	<2c:t*utok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
autotoxaemia	0.
	or	autotoxemia
	syl	au:to+tox+ae:mi:a
	pron	<2c:t*utok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {autointoxication}.
autotoxin	0.
	syl	au:to+tox+in
	pron	<2c:t*1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	any poison or toxin formed in the organism upon which it acts. See {autointoxication}.
autotoxic	sub
	head	autotoxin
	syl	au:to+1tox+ic
	pos	adj.
autotransformer	0.
	syl	au:to+trans+form+er
	pron	<2c:t*utr@ns1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a transformer in which all or part of the winding is common to both primary and secondary circuits.
autotrophic	0.
	syl	au:to+troph+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms such as green plants
	def	capable of manufacturing complex organic nutritive compounds from simple inorganic sources such as carbon dioxide, water, and nitrates. Compare {heterotrophic}.
autotype	1.
	syl	au:to+type
	pron	<1c:t*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic process for producing prints in black and white, using a carbon pigment.
autotype	2.
	syl	au:to+type
	pron	<1c:t*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an exact copy of a manuscript, etc.; facsimile.
autotypic	sub
	head	autotype
	syl	au:to+typ+ic
	pron	<2c:t*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
autotypy	sub
	head	autotype
	syl	au:to+2typ:y
	pos	n.
autoxidation	0.a.
	syl	au:tox:i+da+tion
	pron	<c:2toksi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	oxidation by exposure to atmospheric oxygen.
autoxidation	0.b.
	syl	au:tox:i+da+tion
	pron	<c:2toksi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	oxidation that will only occur when another oxidation reaction is taking place in the same system.
autumn	ety	C14: from Latin autumnus, perhaps of Etruscan origin
autumn	1.a.
	syl	au:tumn
	pron	<1c:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {fall}. the season of the year between summer and winter, astronomically from the September equinox to the December solstice in the N hemisphere and from the March equinox to the June solstice in the S hemisphere.
autumn	1.b.
	syl	au:tumn
	pron	<1c:t*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	autumn leaves.
autumn	2.
	syl	au:tumn
	pron	<1c:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of late maturity, esp. one followed by a decline.
autumnal	0.
	syl	au:tum+nal
	pron	<c:1t^mnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring in, or characteristic of autumn.
autumnally	sub
	head	autumnal
	syl	au:1tum+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
autumnal equinox	1.
	syl	au:tum+nal e:qui+nox
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which the sun crosses the plane of the equator away from the relevant hemisphere, making day and night of equal length. It occurs about Sept. 23 in the N hemisphere (March 21 in the S hemisphere)
autumnal equinox	2.
	syl	au:tum+nal e:qui+nox
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point on the celestial sphere, lying in the constellation of Virgo, at which the ecliptic intersects the celestial equator.
autumn crocus	0.
	syl	au:tumn cro+cus
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous plant, of Europe and N Africa having pink or purplish autumn flowers. Also called: {meadow saffron}. Compare {saffron}.
autunite	0.
	syl	au:tun+ite
	pron	<1c:t*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish fluorescent radioactive mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium uranium phosphate in tetragonal crystalline form. It is found in uranium ores. Formula: Ca(UO\2)\2(PO\4)\2.10-12H\2O.
Auvergne	0.
	syl	Au:vergne
	pron	<*u1ve*n>, <*u1vR:n>, French <o1ver$j>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S central France: largely mountainous, rising over 1800 m (6000 ft.).
aux	0.
	syl	aux.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	auxiliary.
auxanometer	ety	C19: from Greek auxanein to increase+-#7meter 
auxanometer	0.
	syl	aux:a+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2c:ks*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that measures the linear growth of plant shoots.
Aux Cayes	0.
	syl	Aux Cayes
	pron	<*u> <1kA>, French <o> <1kaj>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Les Cayes}.
auxesis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: increase, from auxein to increase, grow
auxesis	0.
	syl	aux+e:sis
	pron	<c:g1zEsis>, <c:k1sE->
	pos	n.
	def	growth in animal or plant tissues resulting from an increase in cell size without cell division.
auxiliaries	0.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ries
	pron	<c:g1zilj*riz>, <-1zil*->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	foreign troops serving another nation; mercenaries.
auxiliary	ety	C17: from Latin auxili*_arius bringing aid, from auxilium help, from aug*_ere to increase, enlarge, strengthen
auxiliary	1.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	adj.
	def	secondary or supplementary.
auxiliary	2.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	adj.
	def	supporting.
auxiliary	3.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a sailing vessel
	def	having an engine.
	exam	1	an auxiliary sloop.
auxiliaries	infl
	head	auxiliary
	syl	aux+il:ia+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
auxiliary	4.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that supports or supplements; subordinate or assistant.
auxiliary	5.a.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with an engine.
auxiliary	5.b.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	n.
	def	the engine of such a vessel.
auxiliary	6.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry
	pron	<c:g1zilj*ri>, <-1zil*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Navy.
	def	a vessel such as a tug, hospital ship, etc., not used for combat.
auxiliary note	0.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry note
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a nonharmonic note occurring between two harmonic notes.
auxiliary power unit	0.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry pow+er u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	an additional engine fitted to an aircraft to operate when the main engines are not in use.
auxiliary verb	0.
	syl	aux+il:ia+ry verb
	pos	n.
	def	a verb used to indicate the tense, voice, mood, etc., of another verb where this is not indicated by inflection, such as English in in and in etc.
auxin	ety	C20: from Greek auxein to grow
auxin	0.
	syl	aux+in
	pron	<1c:ksin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant hormones, such as indoleacetic acid, that promote growth and control fruit and flower development. Synthetic auxins are widely used in agriculture and horticulture.
auxochrome	0.
	syl	aux:o+chrome
	pron	<1c:ks*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of atoms that can be attached to a chromogen to convert it into a dye.
Av	0.
	syl	Av
	pron	<@v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hebrew.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ab}.
av	1.
	syl	av.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	average.
av	2.
	syl	av.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	avoirdupois.
av	alt
	head	Av
	or	Av
	syl	av.
Av	0.
	or	av
	syl	Av.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	avenue.
AV	alt
	head	av
	or	av
	syl	A/V
av	0.
	or	AV
	syl	a.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ad valorem.
AV	0.
	syl	A.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Authorized Version (of the Bible).
A-V	infl
	head	a-v
	or	AV
	syl	A-V
AV	infl
	head	a-v
	or	A-V
	syl	AV
a-v	0.
	syl	a-v
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	audiovisual.
avadavat	ety	C18: from Ahmadabad, Indian city from which these birds were brought to Europe
amadavat	alt
	head	avadavat
	or	avadavat
	syl	am:a+da+vat
	pron	<2@m*d*1v@t>
	pos	n.
avadavat	0.
	or	amadavat
	syl	av:a+da+vat
	pron	<2@v*d*1v@t>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Asian weaverbirds of the genus esp. having a red plumage: often kept as cage birds.
avail	ety	C13 availen, from vailen, from Old French valoir, from Latin val*_ere to be strong, prevail
avail	1.
	syl	a:vail
	pron	<*1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be of use, advantage, profit, or assistance (to).
avail oneself of	2.
	head	avail
	syl	avail oneself of.
	def	to make use of to one's advantage.
avail	3.
	syl	a:vail
	pron	<*1vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	use or advantage (esp. in the phrases {of no avail, to little avail) }.
availingly	sub
	head	avail
	syl	a:1vail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
available	1.
	syl	a:vail+a:ble
	pron	<*1vAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	obtainable or accessible; capable of being made use of; at hand.
available	2.
	syl	a:vail+a:ble
	pron	<*1vAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. politics, derogatory.
	def	suitable for public office, usually as a result of having an inoffensive character.
	exam	1	Smith was a particularly available candidate.
available	3.
	syl	a:vail+a:ble
	pron	<*1vAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	advantageous.
availability	sub
	head	available
	or	availableness
	syl	a:2vail+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
availableness	sub
	head	available
	or	availability
	syl	a:1vail+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
availably	sub
	head	available
	syl	a:1vail+a:bly
	pos	adv.
avalanche	ety	C18: from French, by mistaken division from la valanche, from valanche, from (northwestern Alps) dialect lavantse; related to Old Proven*,cal lavanca, of obscure origin
avalanche	1.a.
	syl	av:a+lanche
	pron	<1@v*2la:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall of large masses of snow and ice down a mountain.
avalanche	1.b.
	syl	av:a+lanche
	pron	<1@v*2la:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall of rocks, sand, etc.
avalanche	2.
	syl	av:a+lanche
	pron	<1@v*2la:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden or overwhelming appearance of a large quantity of things.
	exam	1	an avalanche of letters.
avalanche	3.
	syl	av:a+lanche
	pron	<1@v*2la:nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a group of ions produced by a single ion as a result of a collision with some other form of matter.
avalanche	4.
	syl	av:a+lanche
	pron	<1@v*2la:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come down overwhelmingly (upon).
Avalon	ety	from Medieval Latin insula avallonis island of Avalon, from Old Welsh aballon apple
Avalon	0.
	syl	Av:a+lon
	pron	<1@v*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Celtic myth.
	def	an island paradise in the western seas: in Arthurian legend it is where King Arthur was taken after he was mortally wounded.
Avalon Peninsula	0.
	syl	Av:a+lon Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a large peninsula of Newfoundland, between Trinity and Placentia Bays. Area: about 10000 sq. km (4000 sq. miles).
avant-garde	ety	from French: #7vanguard  &- @!a@.vant-#!gard@.ism n. &- @!a@.vant-#!gard@.ist n.
avant-garde	1.
	syl	a:vant-garde
	pron	<2@voG1ga:d>, French <av?~a1gard>
	pos	n.
	def	those artists, writers, musicians, etc., whose techniques and ideas are markedly experimental or in advance of those generally accepted.
avant-garde	2.
	syl	a:vant-garde
	pron	<2@voG1ga:d>, French <av?~a1gard>
	pos	adj.
	def	of such artists, etc., their ideas, or tech?!niques.
avant-garde	3.
	syl	a:vant-garde
	pron	<2@voG1ga:d>, French <av?~a1gard>
	pos	adj.
	def	radical; daring.
Avar	0.
	syl	A:var
	pron	<1Ava:>, <1@va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of unknown origin in E Europe from the sixth to the early 9th century #7a.d. : crushed by Charlemagne around 800.
avarice	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin avaritia, from av*_arus covetous, from av*_ere to crave
avarice	0.
	syl	av:a+rice
	pron	<1@v*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme greed for riches; cupidity.
avaricious	sub
	head	avarice
	syl	av:a+1ri+cious
	pos	adj.
avariciously	sub
	head	avarice
	syl	av:a+1ri+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
avast	ety	C17: perhaps from Dutch hou'vast hold fast
avast	0.
	syl	a:vast
	pron	<*1va:st>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	stop&! cease&!
avatar	ety	C18: from Sanskrit avat*_ara a going down, from avatarati he descends, from ava down+ tarati he passes over
avatar	1.
	syl	av:a+tar
	pron	<1@v*2ta:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the manifestation of a deity, notably Vishnu, in human, superhuman, or animal form.
avatar	2.
	syl	av:a+tar
	pron	<1@v*2ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a visible manifestation or embodiment of an abstract concept; archetype.
avaunt	ety	C15: from Old French avant&! forward&! from Late Latin ab ante forward, from Latin ab from+ ante before
avaunt	0.
	syl	a:vaunt
	pron	<*1vc:nt>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	go away&! depart&!
avdp	0.
	syl	avdp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	avoirdupois.
ave	ety	Latin
ave	0.
	syl	a:ve
	pron	<1a:vi>, <1a:vA>
	pos	interj.
	def	welcome or farewell.
Ave	ety	C13: from Latin: hail&!
Ave	1.
	syl	A:ve
	pron	<1a:vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	short for {Ave Maria}.
Ave	2.
	syl	A:ve
	pron	<1a:vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the time for the Angelus to be recited, so called because of the threefold repetition of the Ave Maria in this devotion.
Ave	3.
	syl	A:ve
	pron	<1a:vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the beads of the rosary used to count the number of Ave Marias said.
ave	alt
	head	Ave
	or	Ave
	syl	ave.
Ave	0.
	or	ave
	syl	Ave.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	avenue.
Avebury	0.
	syl	Ave+bur:y
	pron	<1Avb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in Wiltshire, near Stonehenge: site of an extensive neolithic stone circle.
Aveiro	0.
	syl	A:vei+ro
	pron	Portuguese <*1v*iru>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N central Portugal, on the {Aveiro lagoon}: ancient Roman town; linked by canal with the Atlantic Ocean. Pop.: 51709 (1970). Ancient name: {Talabriga}.
Avellaneda	0.
	syl	A:ve+lla+ne+da
	pron	Spanish <a2vAja1nAda>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Argentina, an industrial suburb of Buenos Aires. Pop.: 329626 (1960).
Ave Maria	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin: hail, Mary&!
Ave Maria	0.
	syl	A:ve Ma+ri:a
	pron	<m*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a prayer to the Virgin Mary, based on the salutations of the angel Gabriel (Luke 1:28) and Elisabeth (Luke 1:42) to her; Hail Mary.
avenge	ety	C14: from Old French avengier, from vengier, from Latin vindic*_are; see #7vengeance, vindicate 
avenge	0.
	syl	a:venge
	pron	<*1venJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to inflict a punishment in retaliation for (harm, injury, etc.) done to (a person or per?!sons); take revenge for or on behalf of.
	exam	1	to avenge a crime;
	exam	2	to avenge a murdered friend.
avenger	sub
	head	avenge
	syl	a:1veng+er
	pos	n.
avens	ety	C15: from Old French avence, from Medieval Latin avencia variety of clover
avens	infl
	syl	av+ens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing.
avens	1.
	syl	av+ens
	pron	<1@vinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	any of several temperate or arctic rosaceous plants of the genus such as ({water avens}) , which has a purple calyx and orange-pink flowers. See also {herb bennet}.
mountain avens	2.
	head	avens
	syl	mountain avens.
	def	a trailing evergreen white-flowered rosaceous shrub, that grows on mountains in N temperate regions.
Aventine	0.
	syl	Av+en+tine
	pron	<1@vin2tIn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the seven hills on which Rome was built.
aventurine	ety	C19: from French, from Italian avventurina, from avventura chance; so named because usually found by accident; see #7adventure 
aventurin	infl
	head	aventurine
	or	avanturine
	syl	a:ven+tu+rin
	pron	<*1ventjurin>
	pos	n.
avanturine	infl
	head	aventurine
	or	aventurin
	syl	a:van+tu+rine
	pron	<*1v@ntjurin>
	pos	n.
aventurine	1.
	syl	a:ven+tu+rine
	pron	<*1ventjurin>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-coloured glass, usually green or brown, spangled with fine particles of gold, copper, or some other metal.
aventurine	2.
	syl	a:ven+tu+rine
	pron	<*1ventjurin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sunstone}. a light-coloured translucent variety of orthoclase feldspar containing reddish-gold particles of iron compounds.
aventurine	3.
	syl	a:ven+tu+rine
	pron	<*1ventjurin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of quartz containing red or greenish particles of iron oxide or mica: a gemstone.
avenue	ety	C17: from French, from avenir to come to, from Latin adven*_ire, from ven*_ire to come
avenue	1.a.
	syl	av+e:nue
	pron	<1@vi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad street, often lined with trees.
avenue	1.b.
	syl	av+e:nue
	pron	<1@vi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a street name
	def	a road, esp. in a built-up area.
	exam	1	Shaftesbury Avenue.
avenue	2.
	syl	av+e:nue
	pron	<1@vi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a main approach road, as to a country house.
avenue	3.
	syl	av+e:nue
	pron	<1@vi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a way bordered by two rows of trees.
	exam	1	an avenue of oaks.
avenue	4.
	syl	av+e:nue
	pron	<1@vi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of approach.
	exam	1	explore every avenue.
aver	ety	C14: from Old French averer, from Medieval Latin adv*_er*_are, from Latin v*_erus true
avers	infl
	head	aver
	syl	a:vers
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
averring	infl
	head	aver
	syl	a:ver+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
averred	infl
	head	aver
	syl	a:verred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
aver	1.
	syl	a:ver
	pron	<*1vR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state positively; assert.
aver	2.
	syl	a:ver
	pron	<*1vR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to allege as a fact or prove to be true.
averment	sub
	head	aver
	syl	a:1ver+ment
	pos	n.
average	ety	C15: averay loss arising from damage to ships or cargoes (shared equitably among all concerned, hence the modern sense), from Old Italian avaria, ultimately from Arabic aw*_ar damage, blemish
average	1.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the typical or normal amount, quality, degree, etc..
	exam	1	above average in intelligence.
average	2.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {arithmetic mean}. the result obtained by adding the numbers or quantities in a set and dividing the total by the number of members in the set.
	exam	1	the average of 3, 4, and 8 is 5.
average	3.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a continuously variable ratio, such as speed
	def	the quotient of the differences between the initial and final values of the two quantities that make up the ratio.
	exam	1	his average over the journey was 30 miles per hour.
average	4.a.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a loss incurred or damage suffered by a ship or its cargo at sea.
average	4.b.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the equitable apportionment of such loss among the interested parties.
average	5.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	a simple or weighted average of the prices of a selected group of securities computed in order to facilitate market comparisons.
on (the	6.
	head	average
	or	an) average
	syl	on (the
	def	usually; typically.
	exam	1	on average, he goes twice a week.
average	7.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	usual or typical.
average	8.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	mediocre or inferior.
	exam	1	his performance was only average.
average	9.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting a numerical average.
	exam	1	the average age;
	exam	2	an average speed.
average	10.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	approximately typical of a range of values.
	exam	1	the average contents of a matchbox.
average	11.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or estimate a numerical average of.
average	12.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assess the general quality of.
average	13.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or receive a typical number of.
	exam	1	to average eight hours work a day.
average	14.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide up proportionately.
	exam	1	they averaged the profits among the staff.
average	15.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to amount to or be on average.
	exam	1	the children averaged 15 years of age.
average	16.
	syl	av+er+age
	pron	<1@v*riJ>, <1avriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	to purchase additional securities in a holding whose price has fallen ({average down}) or risen ({average up}) in anticipation of a speculative profit after further increases in price.
averagely	sub
	head	average
	syl	av+er+age+ly
	pos	adv.
average deviation	0.
	syl	av+er+age de+vi:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	another name for {mean deviation}.
Averno	ety	from Latin, from Greek aornos without birds, from #7a -%1#7+ ornis bird; referring to the legend that the lake's sulphurous exhalations killed birds
Averno	0.
	syl	A:ver+no
	pron	Italian <a1verno>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater lake in Italy, near Naples: in ancient times regarded as an entrance to hell. Latin name: {A@.ver+nus} ($$#!v$z$:n$$s).
Averroes	0.
	syl	A:ver:ro:*"es
	pron	<*1ver*u2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	Arabic name 1126-88, Arab philosopher and physician in Spain, noted particularly for his attempts to reconcile Aristotelian philosophy with Islamic religion, which profoundly influenced Christian scholasticism.
Averroism	0.
	syl	Av+er+ro+ism
	pron	<2@v*1r*uiz*m>, <*1ver*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the teachings of Averro*"es.
Averroist	sub
	head	Averroism
	syl	Av+er+1ro+ist
	pos	n.
Averroistic	sub
	head	Averroism
	syl	Av+er+ro+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
averse	ety	C16: from Latin *_aversus, from *_avertere to turn from, from vertere to turn
averse	1.
	syl	a:verse
	pron	<*1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by to
	def	opposed, disinclined, or loath.
averse	2.
	syl	a:verse
	pron	<*1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, flowers, etc.
	def	turned away from the main stem. Compare { {adverse} (sense 4)}.
aversely	sub
	head	averse
	syl	a:1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
aversion	1.
	syl	a:ver+sion
	pron	<*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by to or for
	def	extreme dislike or disinclination; repugnance.
aversion	2.
	syl	a:ver+sion
	pron	<*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that arouses this.
	exam	1	he is my pet aversion.
aversion therapy	0.
	syl	a:ver+sion ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a method of suppressing an undesirable habit, such as excessive smoking, by causing the subject to associate an unpleasant effect, such as an electric shock or nausea, with the habit, etc.
aversive	0.
	syl	a:ver+sive
	pron	<*1vR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to dissuade or repel.
aversively	sub
	head	aversive
	syl	a:1ver+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
avert	ety	C15:@T from Old French @T avertir, @T from Latin@T *_avertere;@T see #7averse  &- a@.#!vert+i@.ble or a@.#!vert+a@.ble adj.
avert	1.
	syl	a:vert
	pron	<*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn away or aside.
	exam	1	to avert one's gaze.
avert	2.
	syl	a:vert
	pron	<*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ward off; prevent from occurring.
	exam	1	to avert danger.
Aves	ety	pl. of Latin avis bird
Aves	0.
	syl	A:ves
	pron	<1AvEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the class of vertebrates comprising the birds. See { {bird} %1 (sense 1)}.
Avesta	0.
	syl	A:ves+ta
	pron	<*1vest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of sacred writings of Zoro?!astrianism, including the Songs of Zoroaster.
Avestic	alt
	head	Avestan
	or	Avestan
	syl	A:ves+tic
	pron	<*1vestik>
	pos	n.
Avestan	1.
	or	Avestic
	syl	A:ves+tan
	pron	<*1vest*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the oldest recorded language of the Iranian branch of the Indo-European family; the language of the Avesta. Formerly called: {Zend}.
Avestan	2.
	or	Avestic
	syl	A:ves+tan
	pron	<*1vest*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Avesta or its language.
Aveyron	0.
	syl	A:vey+ron
	pron	French <ave1r?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S France in Midi-Pyrenees region. Capital: Rodez. Pop.: 289352 (1975). Area: 8771 sq. km (3421 sq. miles).
avg	0.
	syl	avg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	average.
avian	ety	C19: from Latin avis bird
avian	0.
	syl	a:vi:an
	pron	<1Avi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a bird.
aviary	ety	C16: from Latin avi*_arium, from avi*_arius concerning birds, from avis bird
aviaries	infl
	head	aviary
	syl	a:viar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
aviary	0.
	syl	a:viar:y
	pron	<1Avj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a large enclosure in which birds are kept.
aviate	0.
	syl	a:vi+ate
	pron	<1Avi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pilot or fly in an aircraft.
aviation	ety	C19: from French, from Latin avis bird
aviation	1.a.
	syl	a:vi:a+tion
	pron	<2Avi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or science of flying aircraft.
aviation	1.b.
	syl	a:vi:a+tion
	pron	<2Avi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the design, production, and maintenance of aircraft.
aviation	2.
	syl	a:vi:a+tion
	pron	<2Avi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	military aircraft collectively.
aviation medicine	0.
	syl	a:vi:a+tion med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the effects on man of flight in the earth's atmosphere. Compare {space medicine}.
aviator	0.
	syl	a:vi:a+tor
	pron	<1Avi2At*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	the pilot of an aeroplane or airship; flier.
aviatrix	sub
	head	aviator
	or	aviatress
	syl	a:vi:2a+trix
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
aviatress	sub
	head	aviator
	or	aviatrix
	syl	a:vi:2a+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Avicenna	0.
	syl	Av:i:cen:na
	pron	<2@vi1sen*>
	pos	n.
	def	Arabic name 980-1037, Arab philosopher and physician whose philosophical writings, which combined Aristotelianism with neo-Platonist ideas, greatly influenced scholasticism, and whose medical work was the greatest single influence on medieval medicine.
aviculture	0.
	syl	a:vi+cul+ture
	pron	<1Avi2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the keeping and rearing of birds.
aviculturist	sub
	head	aviculture
	syl	a:vi+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
avid	ety	C18: from Latin avidus, from av*_ere to long for; compare #7avaricious 
avid	1.
	syl	av:id
	pron	<1@vid>
	pos	adj.
	def	very keen; enthusiastic.
	exam	1	an avid reader.
avid	2.
	syl	av:id
	pron	<1@vid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for or of
	def	eager (for); desirous (of); greedy (for).
	exam	1	avid for revenge.
avidly	sub
	head	avid
	syl	av+id+ly
	pos	adv.
avidin	ety	C20: from #7avid+ (#7biot) #7in ; from its characteristic avidity for biotin
avidin	0.
	syl	av:i+din
	pron	<1@vidin>, <*1vidin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein, found in egg-white, that combines with biotin to form a stable compound that cannot be absorbed, leading to a biotin deficiency in the consumer.
Aviemore	0.
	syl	A:vie+more
	pron	<2@vi1mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a winter sports resort in Scotland, in the Cairngorm Mountains.
avifauna	0.
	syl	a:vi+fau+na
	pron	<2Avi1fc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	all the birds in a particular region.
avifaunal	sub
	head	avifauna
	syl	a:vi+1fau+nal
	pos	adj.
Avignon	0.
	syl	A:vi+gnon
	pron	French <avi1$j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE France, on the Rh*^one: seat of the papacy (1309-77); famous 12th-century bridge, now partly destroyed. Pop.: 93024 (1975).
'Avila	0.
	syl	*'A:vi+la
	pron	Spanish <1a$Bila>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Spain: 11th-century granite walls and Romanesque cathedral. Pop.: 30983 (1970).
avionics	ety	C20: from avi (ation electr) onics 
avionics	0.
	syl	a:vi+on+ics
	pron	<2Avi1oniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science and technology of electronics applied to aeronautics and astronautics.
avionic	sub
	head	avionics
	syl	a:vi+1on+ic
	pos	adj.
avirulent	0.
	syl	a:vir:u+lent
	pron	<@1virul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of bacteria
	def	not virulent.
-ses	infl
	head	avitaminosis
	syl	-ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
avitaminosis	0.
	syl	a:vit:a+min:o+sis
	pron	<@2vit*min1*usis>, <2@vi2t@mi1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease caused by a vitamin deficiency in the diet.
avizandum	ety	from Medieval Latin, from avizare to consider; see #7advise 
avizandum	0.
	syl	av:i+zan+dum
	pron	<2@vi1z@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	a private consideration by a judge.
Avlona	0.
	syl	Av+lo+na
	pron	<@v1l*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Vlor*"e}.
AVM	0.
	syl	A.V.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Air Vice-Marshal.
avn	0.
	syl	avn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	aviation.
avocado	ety	C17: from Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl ahuacatl testicle, alluding to the shape of the fruit
avocados	infl
	head	avocado
	syl	av:o+ca+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
avocado	1.
	syl	av:o+ca+do
	pron	<2@v*1ka:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American lauraceous tree, cultivated for its fruit.
avocado	2.
	syl	av:o+ca+do
	pron	<2@v*1ka:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the pear-shaped fruit of this tree, having a leathery green or blackish skin, a large stony seed, and a greenish-yellow edible pulp. {~} Also called: {avocado pear, alligator pear}.
avocation	ety	C17: from Latin *_avoc*_ati*_o a calling away, diversion from, from *_avoc*_are to distract, from voc*_are to call
avocation	1.
	syl	av:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2@v*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a minor occupation undertaken as a diversion.
avocation	2.
	syl	av:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2@v*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person's regular job or vocation.
avocet	ety	C18: from French avocette, from Italian avocetta, of uncertain origin
avoset	alt
	head	avocet
	or	avocet
	syl	av:o+set
	pron	<1@v*2set>
	pos	n.
avocet	0.
	or	avoset
	syl	av:o+cet
	pron	<1@v*2set>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several long-legged shore birds of the genus such as the European having black-and-white plumage and a long slender upward-curving bill: family order
Amedeo	infl
	head	Avogadro
	syl	A:me:de:o
	pron	<2amA1de:o>
	pos	n.
Avogadro	0.
	syl	A:vo:ga:dro
	pron	<2@v*1ga:dr*u>, Italian <2avo1ga:dro>
	pos	n.
	qual	Conte di Quaregna.
	def	1776-1856, Italian physicist, noted for his work on gases.
number	alt
	head	Avogadro constant
	or	Avogadro constant
	syl	num+ber
	pos	n.
Avogadro constant	0.
	or	number
	syl	A:vo:ga:dro con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the number of atoms or molecules in a mole of a substance, equal to 6.02252 #M 10%2%3 per mole. Symbol.
	exam	1	L
hypothesis	alt
	head	Avogadro's law
	or	Avogadro's law
	syl	hy+poth+e:sis
	pos	n.
Avogadro's law	0.
	or	hypothesis
	syl	A:vo:ga:dro's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules at the same temperature and pressure.
avoid	ety	C14: from Anglo-French avoider, from Old French esvuidier, from vuidier to empty, #7void 
avoid	1.
	syl	a:void
	pron	<*1vcid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep out of the way of.
avoid	2.
	syl	a:void
	pron	<*1vcid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from doing.
avoid	3.
	syl	a:void
	pron	<*1vcid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to not allow to happen.
	exam	1	to avoid damage to machinery.
avoid	4.
	syl	a:void
	pron	<*1vcid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make (a plea, contract, etc.) void; invalidate; quash.
avoid	5.
	syl	a:void
	pron	<*1vcid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to expel.
avoid	6.
	syl	a:void
	pron	<*1vcid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to depart from.
avoidable	sub
	head	avoid
	syl	a:1void+a:ble
	pos	adj.
avoidably	sub
	head	avoid
	syl	a:1void+a:bly
	pos	adv.
avoider	sub
	head	avoid
	syl	a:1void+er
	pos	n.
avoidance	1.
	syl	a:void+ance
	pron	<*1vcid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of keeping away from or preventing from happening.
avoidance	2.a.
	syl	a:void+ance
	pron	<*1vcid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of annulling or making void.
avoidance	2.b.
	syl	a:void+ance
	pron	<*1vcid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the countering of an opponent's plea with fresh evidence.
avoidance	3.
	syl	a:void+ance
	pron	<*1vcid*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiastical law.
	def	the state of a benefice having no incumbent.
avoir	0.
	syl	avoir.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	avoirdupois.
avoirdupois	ety	C14: from Old French aver de peis goods of weight
avoirdupois weight	alt
	head	avoirdupois
	or	avoirdupois
	syl	av+oir+du+pois weight
	pron	<2@v*d*1pciz>, <2@vwa:dju:1pwa:>
	pos	n.
avoirdupois	0.
	or	avoirdupois weight
	syl	av+oir+du+pois
	pron	<2@v*d*1pciz>, <2@vwa:dju:1pwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of weights used in many English-speaking countries. It is based on the pound, which contains 16 ounces or 7000 grains. 100 pounds (U.S.) or 112 pounds (Brit.) is equal to 1 hundredweight and 20 hundredweights equals 1 ton.
Avon	H1.1.
	syl	A:von
	pron	<1AvN>
	pos	n.
	usage	since 1974
	def	a county of SW England, comprising areas that were formerly parts of N Somerset and Gloucestershire. Administrative centre: Bristol. Pop.: 920200 (1976 est.). Area: 1336 sq. km (516 sq. miles).
Avon	H1.2.
	syl	A:von
	pron	<1AvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central England, rising in Northamptonshire and flowing southwest through Stratford-upon-Avon to the River Severn at Tewkesbury. Length: 154 km (96 miles).
Avon	H1.3.
	syl	A:von
	pron	<1AvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW England, rising in Gloucestershire and flowing south and west through Bristol to the Severn estuary at {Avonmouth}. Length: 120 km (75 miles).
Avon	H1.4.
	syl	A:von
	pron	<1AvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S England, rising in Wiltshire and flowing south to the English Channel. Length: about 96 km (60 miles).
Earl of	infl
	head	Avon
	syl	Earl of.
	pos	n.
Avon	H2.0.
	syl	A:von
	pron	<1AvN>
	pos	n.
	def	title of (Anthony) {Eden}.
avouch	ety	C16: from Old French avochier to summon, call on, from Latin advoc*_are; see #7advocate 
avouch	1.
	syl	a:vouch
	pron	<*1vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to vouch for; guarantee.
avouch	2.
	syl	a:vouch
	pron	<*1vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to acknowledge.
avouch	3.
	syl	a:vouch
	pron	<*1vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to assert.
avouchment	sub
	head	avouch
	syl	a:1vouch+ment
	pos	n.
avow	ety	C13: from Old French avouer to confess, from Latin advoc*_are to appeal to, call upon; see #7avouch, advocate 
avow	1.
	syl	a:vow
	pron	<*1vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state or affirm.
avow	2.
	syl	a:vow
	pron	<*1vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to admit openly.
avow	3.
	syl	a:vow
	pron	<*1vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, rare.
	def	to justify or maintain (some action taken).
avowable	sub
	head	avow
	syl	a:1vow+a:ble
	pos	adj.
avowal	sub
	head	avow
	syl	a:1vow+al
	pos	n.
avowed	sub
	head	avow
	syl	a:vowed
	pron	<*1vaud>
	pos	adj.
avowedly	sub
	head	avow
	syl	a:vow+ed+ly
	pron	<*1vauidli>
	pos	adv.
avower	sub
	head	avow
	syl	a:1vow+er
	pos	n.
avulsion	ety	C17: from Latin *_avulsi*_o, from *_avellere to pluck away, from vellere to pull, pluck
avulsion	1.
	syl	a:vul+sion
	pron	<*1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a forcible tearing away or separation of a bodily structure or part, either as the result of injury or as an intentional surgical procedure.
avulsion	2.
	syl	a:vul+sion
	pron	<*1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the sudden removal of soil from one person's land to that of another, as by flooding.
avuncular	ety	C19: from Latin avunculus (maternal) uncle, diminutive of avus grandfather
avuncular	1.
	syl	a:vun+cu+lar
	pron	<*1v^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with an uncle.
avuncular	2.
	syl	a:vun+cu+lar
	pron	<*1v^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling an uncle; friendly, helpful.
avunculate	1.
	syl	a:vun+cu+late
	pron	<*1v^Gkjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the custom in some societies of assigning rights and duties to a maternal uncle concerning his sister's son.
avunculate	2.
	syl	a:vun+cu+late
	pron	<*1v^Gkjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or governed by this custom.
aw	H1.0.
	syl	aw
	pron	<c:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a variant spelling of {a'} (all).
aw	H2.0.
	syl	aw
	pron	<c:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an expression of disapproval, commiseration, or appeal.
aw	0.
	syl	a.w.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	all water (shipping).
await	1.
	syl	a:wait
	pron	<*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wait for; expect.
await	2.
	syl	a:wait
	pron	<*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be in store for.
await	3.
	syl	a:wait
	pron	<*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wait, esp. with expectation.
await	4.
	syl	a:wait
	pron	<*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to wait for in order to ambush.
awake	ety	Old English awacian, awacan; see #7wake %1#e Usage. See at wake%1.
awakes	infl
	head	awake
	syl	a:wakes
	pos	vb.
awaking awoke	infl
	head	awake
	or	awaked awoken
	syl	a:wak+ing; a:woke
	pos	vb.
awaked awoken	infl
	head	awake
	or	awaked
	syl	a:waked; a:wok+en
	pos	vb.
awaked	infl
	head	awake
	or	awaked awoken
	syl	a:waked.
	pos	vb.
awake	1.
	syl	a:wake
	pron	<*1wAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emerge or rouse from sleep; wake.
awake	2.
	syl	a:wake
	pron	<*1wAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become alert.
awake	3.
	syl	a:wake
	pron	<*1wAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to become or make aware (of).
	exam	1	to awake to reality.
awake	4.
	syl	a:wake
	pron	<*1wAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {awaken}. to arouse (feelings, etc.) or cause to remember (memories, etc.). {~}
awake	5.
	syl	a:wake
	pron	<*1wAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	not sleeping.
awake	6.
	syl	a:wake
	pron	<*1wAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by to
	def	lively or alert.
award	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman awarder, from Old Northern French eswarder to decide after investigation, from es- #7ex -%1#7+ warder to observe; see #7ward 
award	1.
	syl	a:ward
	pron	<*1wc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (something due), esp. as a reward for merit.
	exam	1	to award prizes.
award	2.
	syl	a:ward
	pron	<*1wc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to declare to be entitled, as by decision of a court of law or an arbitrator.
award	3.
	syl	a:ward
	pron	<*1wc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something awarded, such as a prize or medal.
	exam	1	an award for bravery.
award	4.a.
	syl	a:ward
	pron	<*1wc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the decision of an arbitrator.
award	4.b.
	syl	a:ward
	pron	<*1wc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a grant made by a court of law, esp. of damages in a civil action.
awardable	sub
	head	award
	syl	a:1ward+a:ble
	pos	adj.
awardee	sub
	head	award
	syl	a:2ward:1ee
	pos	n.
awarder	sub
	head	award
	syl	a:1ward+er
	pos	n.
award wage	0.
	syl	a:ward wage
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	statutory minimum pay. Sometimes shortened to {award}.
aware	ety	Old English gew@ar; related to Old Saxon, Old High German giwar Latin ver*_er*_i to be fearful; see #7beware, wary 
aware	1.
	syl	a:ware
	pron	<*1we*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	having knowl?!edge; cognizant.
	exam	1	aware of his error.
aware	2.
	syl	a:ware
	pron	<*1we*>
	pos	adj.
	def	informed of current developments.
	exam	1	politically aware.
awareness	sub
	head	aware
	syl	a:1ware+ness
	pos	n.
awash	1.
	syl	a:wash
	pron	<*1woS>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	at a level even with the surface of the sea.
awash	2.
	syl	a:wash
	pron	<*1woS>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	washed over by the waves.
away	ety	Old English on wea on way
away	1.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	from a particular place; off.
	exam	1	to swim away.
away	2.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or to another, usual, or proper place.
	exam	1	to put toys away.
away	3.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	apart; at a distance.
	exam	1	to keep away from strangers.
away	4.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of existence.
	exam	1	the music faded away.
away	5.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	indicating motion, displacement, transfer, etc., from a normal or proper place, from a person's own possession, etc..
	exam	1	to turn one's head away;
	exam	2	to give away money.
away	6.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	indicating activity that is wasteful or designed to get rid of something.
	exam	1	to sleep away the hours.
away	7.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	continuously.
	exam	1	laughing away;
	exam	2	fire away.
away with	8.
	head	away
	syl	away with.
	def	a command for a person to go or be removed.
	exam	1	away with you;
	exam	2	away with him to prison&!
far	9.
	head	away
	or	out and away
	syl	far
	def	by far.
	exam	1	far and away the biggest meal he'd ever eaten.
away	10.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	not present.
	exam	1	away from school.
away	11.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	distant.
	exam	1	he is a good way away.
away	12.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	having started; released.
	exam	1	he was away before sunrise;
	exam	2	bombs away&!
away	13.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Sport.
	usage	also prenominal
	def	played on an opponent's ground.
	exam	1	an away game.
away	14.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Golf. of a ball or player
	def	farthest from the hole.
away	15.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Baseball. of a player
	def	having been put out.
away	16.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	relating to the outward portion or first half of a race. {~}
away	17.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a game played or won at an opponent's ground. {~}
away	18.
	syl	a:way
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	an expression of dismissal.
awe	ety	C13: from Old Norse agi; related to Gothic agis fear, Greek akhesthai to be grieved
awe	1.
	syl	awe
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
	def	overwhelming wonder, admiration, respect, or dread.
awe	2.
	syl	awe
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	power to inspire fear or reverence.
awe	3.
	syl	awe
	pron	<c:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspire with reverence or dread.
aweless	sub
	head	awe
	or	awless
	syl	awe+less
	pos	adj.
awless	sub
	head	awe
	or	aweless
	syl	aw+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
aweather	0.
	syl	a:weath+er
	pron	<*1we@d*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	towards the weather.
	exam	1	with the helm aweather.
aweigh	0.
	syl	a:weigh
	pron	<*1wA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; Nautical. of an anchor
	def	no longer hooked into the bottom; hanging by its rode.
awe-inspiring	0.
	syl	awe-in:spir:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or worthy of admiration or respect; amazing or magnificent.
awesome	0.
	syl	awe+some
	pron	<1c:s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring or displaying awe.
awesomely	sub
	head	awesome
	syl	awe+some+ly
	pos	adv.
awesomeness	sub
	head	awesome
	syl	awe+some+ness
	pos	n.
awe-struck	alt
	head	awe-stricken
	or	awe-stricken
	syl	awe-struck
	pos	adj.
awe-stricken	0.
	or	awe-struck
	syl	awe-strick+en
	pos	adj.
	def	overcome or filled with awe.
awful	ety	C13: see #7awe, -#7ful 
awful	1.
	syl	aw+ful
	pron	<1c:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	nasty or ugly.
awful	2.
	syl	aw+ful
	pron	<1c:ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	inspiring reverence or dread.
awful	3.
	syl	aw+ful
	pron	<1c:ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	overcome with awe; reverential.
awfulness	sub
	head	awful
	syl	aw+ful+ness
	pos	n.
awfully	1.
	syl	aw+ful+ly
	pron	<1c:f*li>, <1c:fli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner.
awfully	3.
	syl	aw+ful+ly
	pron	<1c:f*li>, <1c:fli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	so as to express or inspire awe.
awheel	0.
	syl	a:wheel
	pron	<*1wEl>
	pos	adv.
	def	on wheels.
awhile	0.
	syl	a:while
	pron	<*1wIl>
	pos	adv.
	def	for a brief period.
awkward	ety	C14: awk, from Old Norse *"ofugr turned the wrong way round+-#7ward 
awkward	1.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking dexterity, proficiency, or skill; clumsy; inept.
	exam	1	the new recruits were awkward in their exercises.
awkward	2.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	ungainly or inelegant in movements or posture.
awkward	3.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwieldy; difficult to use.
	exam	1	an awkward implement.
awkward	4.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	embar?!rassing.
	exam	1	an awkward moment.
awkward	5.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	embarrassed.
	exam	1	he felt awkward about leaving.
awkward	6.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to deal with; requiring tact.
	exam	1	an awkward situation;
	exam	2	an awkward customer.
awkward	7.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	dangerous or difficult.
	exam	1	an awkward ascent of the ridge.
awkward	8.
	syl	awk+ward
	pron	<1c:kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	perverse.
awkwardly	sub
	head	awkward
	syl	awk+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
awkwardness	sub
	head	awkward
	syl	awk+ward+ness
	pos	n.
awl	ety	Old English *_@al; related to Old Norse alr, Old High German *_ala, Dutch aal, Sanskrit *_ar*_a 
awl	0.
	syl	awl
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed hand tool with a fluted blade used for piercing wood, leather, etc. See also {bradawl}.
awlwort	0.
	syl	awl+wort
	pron	<1c:l2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stemless aquatic plant, of the N hemisphere, having slender sharp-pointed leaves and minute submerged white flowers: family (crucifers).
awn	ety	Old English agen ear of grain; related to Old Norse *"ogn chaff, Gothic ahana, Old High German agana, Greek ak*_on javelin
awn	0.
	syl	awn
	pron	<c:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the bristles growing from the flowering parts of certain grasses and cereals.
awned	sub
	head	awn
	syl	awned
	pos	adj.
awnless	sub
	head	awn
	syl	awn+less
	pos	adj.
awning	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
awning	0.
	syl	awn+ing
	pron	<1c:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a roof of canvas or other material supported by a frame to provide protection from the weather, esp. one placed over a doorway or part of a deck of a ship.
awoke	0.
	syl	a:woke
	pron	<*1w*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or (now rare or dialectal) past participle of {awake}.
AWOL	alt
	or	AWOL
	syl	AWOL
	pron	<whAn acronym 1Awol>
	pos	adj.
AWOL	0.
	or	AWOL
	syl	A.W.O.L.
	pron	<whAn acronym 1Awol>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	absent without leave; absent from one's post or duty without official permission but without intending to desert.
awry	ety	C14 on wry; see {#7a -%1#7}, wry 
awry	1.
	syl	a:wry
	pron	<*1rI>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	with a slant or twist to one side; askew.
awry	2.
	syl	a:wry
	pron	<*1rI>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	away from the appropriate or right course; amiss.
AWU	0.
	syl	A.W.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Australian Workers' Union.
ax	0.
	syl	ax.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	axiom.
axe	ety	Old English @ax; related to Old Frisian axa, Old High German acchus, Old Norse *"ox, Latin ascia, Greek axin*_e 
ax	alt
	head	axe
	or	axe
	syl	ax
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
axes	infl
	head	axe
	syl	ax:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
axe	1.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool with one side of its head forged and sharpened to a cutting edge, used for felling trees, splitting timber, etc. See also {hatchet}.
axe	2.a.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	an ulterior motive.
axe	2.b.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a grievance.
axe	2.c.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a pet subject.
axe	3.a.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	dismissal, esp. from employment; the sack (esp. in the phrase {get the axe) }.
axe	3.b.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	severe cutting down of expenditure, esp. the removal of unprofitable sections of a public service.
axe	4.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	any musical instrument.
axe	5.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chop or trim with an axe.
axe	6.
	or	ax
	syl	axe
	pron	<@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dismiss (employees), restrict (expenditure or services), or terminate (a project, etc.).
axe-breaker	0.
	syl	axe-break:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Australian oleaceous tree, yielding very hard timber.
axel	ety	C20: named after Axel Paulsen (d. 1938), Norwegian skater
axel	0.
	syl	ax:el
	pron	<1@ks*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skating.
	def	a jump in which the skater takes off from the forward outside edge of one skate, makes one and a half turns in the air, and lands on the backward outside edge of the other skate.
axenic	ety	C20: see #7a -%1#7, xeno -#7, -#7ic 
axenic	0.
	syl	a:xen+ic
	pron	<A1zEnik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a biological culture or culture medium
	def	free from undesirable microorganisms; uncontaminated.
axes	H1.0.
	syl	ax:es
	pron	<1@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {axis%1}.
axes	H2.0.
	syl	ax:es
	pron	<1@ksiz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {axe}.
axial	1.
	syl	ax+i:al
	pron	<1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, forming, or characteristic of an axis.
axial	2.
	syl	ax+i:al
	pron	<1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, on, or along an axis. &- {@!ax@.i+#!al+i@.ty}
axially	sub
	head	axial
	syl	ax:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
axial flow compressor	0.
	syl	ax+i:al flow com+pres+sor
	pos	n.
	def	a device for compressing a gas by accelerating it tangentially by means of bladed rotors, to increase its kinetic energy, and then diffusing it through static vanes (stators), to increase its pressure.
axial skeleton	0.
	syl	ax+i:al skel+e:ton
	pos	n.
	def	the bones that together comprise the skull and the vertebral column.
axil	ety	C18: from Latin axilla armpit
axil	0.
	syl	ax:il
	pron	<1@ksil>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between the upper surface of a branch or leaf stalk and the stem from which it grows.
axile	0.
	syl	ax+ile
	pron	<1@ksil>, <-sIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of, relating to, or attached to the axis.
	exam	1	axile placentation.
axilla	ety	C17: from Latin: armpit
axillae	infl
	head	axilla
	syl	ax+il+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
axilla	1.
	syl	ax+il+la
	pron	<@k1sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for the {armpit}.
axilla	2.
	syl	ax+il+la
	pron	<@k1sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the area on the undersurface of a bird's wing corresponding to the armpit.
axillary	1.
	syl	ax+il+lar:y
	pron	<@k1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or near the armpit.
axillary	2.
	syl	ax+il+lar:y
	pron	<@k1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	growing in or related to the axil.
	exam	1	an axillary bud.
axillaries	infl
	head	axillary
	syl	ax+il+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
axillary	3.
	syl	ax+il+lar:y
	pron	<@k1sil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ax+il+lar} (@ak#!s$Il$$, #!@aks$Il$$). one of the feathers growing from the axilla of a bird's wing.
axiology	ety	C20: from Greek axios worthy
axiology	1.
	syl	ax:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@ksi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory of values.
axiology	2.
	syl	ax:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2@ksi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the study of moral or aesthetic value judgments.
axiological	sub
	head	axiology
	syl	ax:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2@ksi*?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
axiologically	sub
	head	axiology
	syl	ax:i:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
axiologist	sub
	head	axiology
	syl	ax:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
axiom	ety	C15: from Latin axi*_oma a principle, from Greek, from axioun to consider worthy, from axios worthy
axiom	1.
	syl	ax:i+om
	pron	<1@ksi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a generally accepted proposition or principle, sanctioned by experience; maxim.
axiom	2.
	syl	ax:i+om
	pron	<1@ksi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a universally established principle or law that is not a necessary truth.
	exam	1	the axioms of politics.
axiom	3.
	syl	ax:i+om
	pron	<1@ksi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic, maths.
	def	a self-consistent self-evident statement that is a universally accepted truth resting on intuition rather than experience and forming the basis of reasoning.
axiomatical	alt
	head	axiomatic
	or	axiomatic
	syl	ax:i:o+mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
axiomatic	1.
	or	axiomatical
	syl	ax:i:o+mat+ic
	pron	<2@ksi*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling an axiom; self-evident.
axiomatic	2.
	or	axiomatical
	syl	ax:i:o+mat+ic
	pron	<2@ksi*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing maxims; aphoristic.
axiomatically	sub
	head	axiomatic
	syl	ax:i:o+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
axis	ety	C14: from Latin: axletree, earth's axis; related to Greek ax*_on axis
axes	infl
	head	axis
	syl	ax:es
	pron	<1@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
axis	H1.1.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	a real or imaginary line about which a body, such as an aircraft, can rotate or about which an object, form, composition, or geometrical construction is symmetrical.
axis	H1.2.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or three reference lines used in coordinate geometry to locate a point in a plane or in space.
axis	H1.3.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the second cervical vertebra. Compare { {atlas} (sense 3)}.
axis	H1.4.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the main central part of a plant, typically consisting of the stem and root, from which second?!ary branches and other parts develop.
axis	H1.5.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	an alliance between a number of states to coordinate their foreign policy.
axis	H1.6.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {principal axis}. the line of symmetry of an optical system, such as the line passing through the centre of a lens.
axis	H1.7.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	an imaginary line along the crest of an anticline or the trough of a syncline.
axis	H1.8.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	one of three lines passing through the centre of a crystal and used to characterize its symmetry.
axis	ety	C18: from Latin: Indian wild animal, of uncertain identity
axises	infl
	head	axis
	syl	ax+is:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
axis	H2.0.
	syl	ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several S Asian deer of the genus esp. They typically have a reddish-brown white-spotted coat and slender antlers.
the	0.a.
	head	Axis
	syl	the.
	def	the alliance of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, and Japan, established in 1936 and lasting until their defeat in World War II.
Axis	0.b.
	syl	Ax:is
	pron	<1@ksis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Axis powers.
axle	ety	C17: from Old Norse *"oxull; related to German Achse; see #7axis %1
axle	0.
	syl	ax:le
	pron	<1@ks*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar or shaft on which a wheel, pair of wheels, or other rotating member revolves.
axletree	0.
	syl	ax:le+tree
	pron	<1@ks*l2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar fixed across the underpart of a wagon or carriage that has rounded ends on which the wheels revolve.
Axminster carpet	ety	after Axminster, in Devon, where such carpets are made
Axminster carpet	0.
	syl	Ax+min+ster car+pet
	pron	<1@ks2minst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of patterned carpet with a cut pile. Often shortened to {Axminster}.
axolotl	ety	C18: from Nahuatl, from atl water+ xolotl servant, doll
axolotl	1.
	syl	ax:o+lotl
	pron	<1@ks*2lotL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several aquatic salamanders of the North American genus esp. ({Mexican axolotl}) , in which the larval form (including external gills) is retained throughout life under natural conditions (see {neoteny}) : family
axolotl	2.
	syl	ax:o+lotl
	pron	<1@ks*2lotL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other North American salamanders in which neoteny occurs or is induced.
axon	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: axis, axle, vertebra
axone	alt
	head	axon
	or	axon
	syl	ax+one
	pron	<1@ks*un>
	pos	n.
axon	0.
	or	axone
	syl	ax:on
	pron	<1@kson>
	pos	n.
	def	the long threadlike extension of a nerve cell that conducts nerve impulses from the cell body. Compare {dendrite}.
axonal	sub
	head	axon
	syl	ax+on+al
	pos	adj.
axseed	0.
	syl	ax+seed
	pron	<1@ks2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {crown vetch}.
Axum	0.
	syl	Ax:um
	pron	<1a:ksum>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aksum}.
ay	ety	C12 ai, from Old Norse ei; related to Old English *_a always, Latin aevum an age, Greek ai*_on 
ay	H1.0.
	syl	ay
	pron	<A>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic, poetic.
	def	an expression of misery or surprise.
aye	alt
	head	ay
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<A>
	pos	adv.
ay	H2.0.
	or	aye
	syl	ay
	pron	<A>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic, poetic.
	def	ever; always.
ay	H3.0.
	syl	ay
	pron	<I>
	def	a variant spelling of {aye}.
Ayacucho	0.
	syl	A:ya+cu+cho
	pron	Spanish <2aja1kuCo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Peru: nearby is the site of the battle (1824) that won independence for Peru. Pop.: 26400 (1970 est.).
ayah	ety	C18: from Hindi *_ay*_a, from Portuguese aia, from Latin avia grandmother
ayah	0.
	syl	a:yah
	pron	<1I*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the East, Africa, and other parts of the former British Empire
	def	a maidservant, nursemaid, or governess.
ayahuasca	ety	C20: from Quechua
ayahuasca	0.
	syl	a:ya+huas+ca
	pron	<2I*1wa:sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brazilian plant, that has winged fruits and yields a powerful hallucinogenic alkaloid sometimes used to treat certain disorders of the central nervous system: family
Aycliffe	0.
	syl	Ay+cliffe
	pron	<1Aklif>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Co. Durham: founded as a new town in 1947. Pop.: 20190 (1971).
Aidin	alt
	head	Aydin
	or	Aydin
	syl	Ai:din
	pron	<1Idin>
	pos	n.
Aydin	0.
	or	Aidin
	syl	Ay+din
	pron	<1Idin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Turkey: an ancient city of Lydia. Pop.: 50551 (1970). Ancient name: {Tralles}.
aye	ety	C16: probably from pronoun I, expressing assent
ay	alt
	head	aye
	or	aye
	syl	ay
	pron	<I>
aye	0.
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
aye	1.
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	def	yes: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice.
aye	2.a.
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	def	an expression of compliance, esp. used by seamen.
aye	2.b.
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	qual	Brit.
	def	an expression of amused surprise, esp. at encountering something that confirms one's suspicions, expectations, etc.
aye	3.a.
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who votes in the affirmative.
aye	3.b.
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	an affirmative vote.
aye	xref
	or	ay
	syl	aye
	pron	<I>
	def	Compare {nay}.
aye-aye	ety	C18: from French, from Malagasay aiay, probably of imitative origin
aye-aye	0.
	syl	aye-aye
	pron	<1ai2ai>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare nocturnal arboreal prosimian primate of Madagascar, related to the lemurs: family It has long bony fingers and rodent-like incisor teeth adapted for feeding on insect larvae and bamboo pith.
Ayer	0.
	syl	Ayer
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {A l@.fred J ules }. born 1910, English positivist philosopher, noted particularly for his antimetaphysical work (1936).
Ayers Rock	0.
	syl	Ayers Rock
	pron	<e*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the world's largest monolith, in the Northern Territory of Australia. Height: 330 m (1100 ft.). Base circumference: 9 km (5.6 miles).
Ayesha	0.
	syl	A:ye:sha
	pron	<1a:E2Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aisha}.
ayin	ety	Hebrew
ain	alt
	head	ayin
	or	ayin
	syl	a:in
	pron	<1a:jin>, Hebrew <1ajEn>
	pos	n.
ayin	0.
	or	ain
	syl	a:yin
	pron	<1a:jin>, Hebrew <1ajEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the 16th letter in the Hebrew alphabet ( #800054) , originally a pharyngeal fricative, that is now silent and transliterated by a centred period (@.).
Aylesbury	0.
	syl	Ayles+bur:y
	pron	<1Alzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Buckinghamshire. Pop.: 38499 (1971).
Aymara	ety	from Spanish aimar*'a, of American Indian origin
Aymaras	infl
	head	Aymara
	or	Aymara
	syl	Ay+ma+ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Aymara	infl
	or	Aymaras
	syl	Ay+ma+ra
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Aymara	1.
	syl	Ay+ma+ra
	pron	<2Im*1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a South American Indian people of Bolivia and Peru.
Aymara	2.
	syl	Ay+ma+ra
	pron	<2Im*1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, probably related to Quechua.
Aymaran	sub
	head	Aymara
	syl	Ay+ma+1ran
	pos	adj.
Marcel	infl
	head	Aym'e
	syl	Mar:cel
	pron	<mar1sel>
	pos	n.
Aym'e	0.
	syl	Ay:m*'e
	pron	French <e1mA>
	pos	n.
	def	1902-67, French writer: noted for his light and witty narratives.
Ayr	1.
	syl	Ayr
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Scotland, in Strathclyde region. Pop.: 47884 (1971).
Ayr	2.
	syl	Ayr
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SW Scotland, now part of Strathclyde region.
Ayrshire	0.
	syl	Ayr+shire
	pron	<1e*Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a hardy breed of brown and white dairy cattle.
Mohammed	infl
	head	Ayub Khan
	syl	Mo:ham:med.
	pos	n.
Ayub Khan	0.
	syl	A:yub Khan
	pron	<I1ju:b> <1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1907-74, Pakistani field marshal; president of Pakistan (1958-69).
Ayurveda	ety	from Sanskrit, from *_ayur life+ veda knowledge
Ayurveda	0.
	syl	A:yur+ve:da
	pron	<1a:ju2vAd*>, <-2vEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	an ancient medical treatise on the art of healing and prolonging life, sometimes regarded as a fifth Veda.
Ayurvedic	sub
	head	Ayurveda
	syl	A:yur+1ve:dic
	pos	adj.
Ayutthaya	0.
	syl	A:yut+tha+ya
	pron	<a:1ju:t*j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Thailand, on the Chao Phraya River: capital of the country until 1767; noted for its canals and ruins. Pop.: 501000 (1970). Also: {A@.yudh+ya} ($a$:#!ju$:dj$$), {A@.yu+thi@.a} ($a$:#!ju$:#Gg$I$$).
az	0.
	syl	az.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	azimuth.
aza-	ety	C20: from #7az (#7o) -#7+ - a- 
azalea	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek, from azaleos dry; from its supposed preference for a dry situation
azalea	0.
	syl	a:zal:ea
	pron	<*1zAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ericaceous plant of the group formerly a separate genus but now included in the genus cultivated for their showy pink or purple flowers.
azan	ety	from Arabic adh*_an, from adhina to proclaim, invite; see #7muezzin 
azan	0.
	syl	a:zan
	pron	<a:1za:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the call to prayer five times a day, usually by a muezzin from a minaret.
Manuel	infl
	head	Azana
	syl	Ma:nuel
	pron	<ma1nwAl>
	pos	n.
Azana	0.
	syl	A:za:*~na
	pron	Spanish <a1Ta$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1940, Spanish statesman; president of the Spanish Republic (1936-39) until overthrown by Franco.
azathioprine	ety	C20: from #7aza -#7+thio -#7+p (#7u) #7rine 
azathioprine	0.
	syl	az:a+thi:o+prine
	pron	<2@z*1TI*2prEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic drug that suppresses the normal immune responses of the body and is administered orally during and after organ transplantation and also in certain types of anaemia and rheumatoid arthritis. Formula: C\9H\7N\7O\2S.
Azazel	1.
	syl	A:za+zel
	pron	<*1zAzL>, <1@z*2zel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a desert demon to whom the scapegoat bearing the sins of Israel was sent out once a year on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 16:1-28).
Azazel	2.
	syl	A:za+zel
	pron	<*1zAzL>, <1@z*2zel>
	pos	n.
	usage	in later Jewish and Gnostic writings and in Muslim tradition
	def	a prince of demons.
Azbine	0.
	syl	Az+bine
	pron	<@z1bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {A*"ir}.
azedarach	ety	C18: from French az*'edarac, from Persian *_az*_ad dirakht, from *_az*_ad free, noble+ dirakht tree
azedarach	1.
	syl	a:zed:a+rach
	pron	<*1zed*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the astringent bark of the china?!berry tree, formerly used as an emetic and cathartic.
azedarach	2.
	syl	a:zed:a+rach
	pron	<*1zed*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {chinaberry} (sense 1)}.
azeotrope	ety	C20: from {#7a -%1}#7+ zeo-, from Greek zein to boil+-#7trope 
azeotrope	0.
	syl	a:ze:o+trope
	pron	<*1zE*2tr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of liquids that boils at a constant temperature, at a given pressure, without change of composition.
azeotropic	sub
	head	azeotrope
	syl	a:ze:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2Azi*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
Azerbaijan	0.
	syl	A:zer+bai+jan
	pron	<2@z*bI1Ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of NW Iran, separated from Soviet Azerbaijan by the Aras River: divided administratively into {Eastern Azerbaijan} and {Western Azerbaijan}. Capitals: Tabriz and Rezaiyeh. Pop.: 3600000 (1977 est.).
Azerbaijani	infl
	or	Azerbaijanis
	syl	A:zer+bai+ja+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Azerbaijanis	infl
	head	Azerbaijani
	or	Azerbaijani
	syl	A:zer+bai+ja+nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Azerbaijani	1.
	syl	A:zer+bai+ja+ni
	pron	<2@z*bI1Ja:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijani	2.
	syl	A:zer+bai+ja+ni
	pron	<2@z*bI1Ja:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	A:zer+bai+jan So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the Caspian Sea in the east: consists of dry subtropical steppes around the Aras and Kura Rivers, surrounded by the Caucasus; contains the extensive Baku oilfields. Capital: Baku. Pop.: 5117081 (1970). Area: 86600 sq. km (33430 sq. miles).
azide	1.
	syl	az+ide
	pron	<1AzId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound containing the monovalent group -N\3 or the monovalent ion N\3.
azide	2.
	syl	az+ide
	pron	<1AzId>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -N\3 or the ion N\3.
	exam	1	azide group or radical.
Nnamdi	infl
	head	Azikiwe
	syl	Nnam:di
	pron	<N1n@mdi>
	pos	n.
Azikiwe	0.
	syl	A:zi:ki:we
	pron	<2a:zE1kEwA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Nigerian statesman; first president of Nigeria (1963-66).
Azilian	ety	C19: named after Mas d' Azil, France, where artefacts were found
Azilian	1.
	syl	A:zil+i:an
	pron	<*1zili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Palaeolithic culture of Spain and SW France that can be dated to the 10th millenium #7b.c., characterized by flat bone harpoons and schematically painted pebbles.
Azilian	2.
	syl	A:zil+i:an
	pron	<*1zili*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this culture.
azimuth	ety	C14: from Old French azimut, from Arabic as-sum*_ut, plural of as-samt the path, from Latin semita path
azimuth	1.
	syl	az:i+muth
	pron	<1@zim*T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy, navigation.
	def	the angular distance usually measured clockwise from the south point of the horizon in astronomy or from the north point in navigation to the intersection with the horizon of the vertical circle passing through a celestial body. Compare { {altitude} (sense 3}).
azimuth	2.
	syl	az:i+muth
	pron	<1@zim*T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the horizontal angle of a bearing clockwise from a stand?!ard direction, such as north.
azimuthal	sub
	head	azimuth
	syl	az:i+muth+al
	pron	<2@zi1m^T*l>
	pos	adj.
azimuthally	sub
	head	azimuth
	syl	az:i+1muth+al+ly
	pos	adv.
azimuthal projection	0.
	syl	az:i+muth+al pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {zenithal projection}.
azine	0.
	syl	az+ine
	pron	<1AzEn>, <-zin>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound having a six-membered ring containing at least one nitrogen atom. See also {diazine, triazine}.
Charles	infl
	head	Aznavour
	syl	Charles
	pron	<Sarl>
	pos	n.
Aznavour	0.
	syl	Az:na:vour
	pron	French <azna1vu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1924, French singer and film actor.
azo	ety	independent use of #7azo -
azo	0.
	syl	az:o
	pron	<1Az*u>, <1@->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group -N:N-.
	exam	1	an azo group or radical.
azo-	ety	from French azote nitrogen, from Greek az*_oos lifeless, from {#7a -%1}#7+ z*_o*_e life
azobenzene	1.
	syl	az:o+ben+zene
	pron	<2Az*u1benzEn>, <-ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow or orange crystalline solid used mainly in the manufacture of dyes. Formula: C\6H\5N:NC\6H\5.
azobenzene	2.
	syl	az:o+ben+zene
	pron	<2Az*u1benzEn>, <-ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound that is a substituted derivative of azobenzene.
azo dye	0.
	syl	az:o dye
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of artificial dyes that contain the azo group. They are usually red, brown, or yellow and are obtained from aromatic amines.
azoic	ety	C19: from Greek az*_oos lifeless; see #7azo -
azoic	0.
	syl	a:zo+ic
	pron	<*1z*uik>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	without life; characteristic of the ages that have left no evidence of life in the form of organic remains.
azole	ety	from #7azo -#7+ -#7ole, on the model of diazole 
azole	1.
	syl	az+ole
	pron	<1Az*ul>, <*1z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an organic five-membered ring compound containing one or more atoms in the ring, the number usually being specified by a prefix.
	exam	1	diazole;
	exam	2	triazole.
azole	2.
	syl	az+ole
	pron	<1Az*ul>, <*1z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {pyrrole}.
azonal soil	0.
	syl	a:zon+al soil
	pron	<A1z*unL>
	pos	n.
	def	soil that has a profile determined predominantly by factors other than local climate and vegetation. Azonal soils include some mountain, alluvial, marine, glacial, wind-blown, and volcanic soils. Compare {intrazonal soil, zonal soil}.
the	infl
	head	Azores
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Azores	0.
	syl	A:zores
	pron	<*1zc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three groups of volcanic islands in the N Atlantic, forming the Portuguese districts of Angra do Hero*'ismo, Horta, and Ponta Delgada: achieved partial autonomy (1976). Capital: Ponta Delgada (on S*~ao Miguel). Pop.: 336100 (1970). Area: 2300 sq. km (888 sq. miles). Portuguese name: {A*,c*^ores}.
Azor'in	0.
	syl	A:zo:r*'in
	pron	Spanish <aTo1rin>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1874-1967, Spanish writer: noted for his stories of the Spanish countryside.
azote	ety	C18: from French, from Greek az*_otos ungirded, intended for Greek az*_oos lifeless
azote	0.
	syl	az+ote
	pron	<1Az*ut>, <*1z*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {nitrogen}.
azotemia	ety	C20: see #7azote, -#7emia 
azotemia	0.
	syl	az:o+te:mi:a
	pron	<2@z*1tEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	uraemia.
azotemic	sub
	head	azotemia
	syl	az:o+te:mic
	pron	<2@z*1tEmik>
	pos	adj.
azoth	ety	from Arabic az-z*_a'*_uq the mercury
azoth	1.
	syl	az+oth
	pron	<1@zoT>
	pos	n.
	def	the alchemical name for {mercury}, regarded as the first principle of all metals.
azoth	2.
	syl	az+oth
	pron	<1@zoT>
	pos	n.
	def	the panacea postulated by Paracelsus.
azotic	0.
	syl	a:zot+ic
	pron	<A1zotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or concerned with nitrogen.
azotise	alt
	head	azotize
	or	azotize
	syl	az:o+tise
	pron	<1Az*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
azotize	0.
	or	azotise
	syl	az:o+tize
	pron	<1Az*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {nitrogenize}.
azotobacter	ety	New Latin; see #7azote, bacteria 
azotobacter	0.
	syl	a:zo+to+bac+ter
	pron	<*1z*ut*u2b@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bacterium of the family important in nitrogen fixation in the soil.
Sea of	infl
	head	Azov
	syl	Sea of.
	pos	n.
Azov	0.
	syl	A:zov
	pron	<1a:zov>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow arm of the Black Sea, to which it is connected by the Kerch Strait: almost entirely landlocked; fed chiefly by the River Don. Area: about 37500 sq. km (14500 sq. miles).
Azrael	0.
	syl	Az:rael
	pron	<1@zrAl>, <-ri*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jewish and Islamic angelology
	def	the angel who separates the soul from the body at death.
Aztec	ety	C18: from Spanish Azteca, from Nahuatl Aztecatl, from Aztlan, their traditional place of origin, literally: near the cranes, from azta cranes+ tlan near
Aztec	1.
	syl	Az+tec
	pron	<1@ztek>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mexican Indian people who established a great empire, centred on the valley of Mexico, that was overthrown by Cort*'es and his followers in the early 16th century.
Aztec	2.
	syl	Az+tec
	pron	<1@ztek>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Aztecs. See also {Nahuatl}.
Aztec	3.
	syl	Az+tec
	pron	<1@ztek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Aztecs, their civilization, or their language.
azure	ety	C14: from Old French azur, from Old Spanish, from Arabic l*_azaward lapis lazuli, from Persian l*_azhuward 
azure	1.
	syl	az+ure
	pron	<1@Z*>, <-Zu*>, <1A->
	pos	n.
	def	a deep blue, occasionally somewhat purple, similar to the colour of a clear blue sky.
azure	2.
	syl	az+ure
	pron	<1@Z*>, <-Zu*>, <1A->
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a clear blue sky.
azure	3.
	syl	az+ure
	pron	<1@Z*>, <-Zu*>, <1A->
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour azure; serene.
azure	4.
	syl	az+ure
	pron	<1@Z*>, <-Zu*>, <1A->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	of the colour blue.
azurite	0.
	syl	az+ur+ite
	pron	<1@Zu2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep-blue secondary mineral consist?!ing of hydrated basic copper carbonate in monoclinic crystalline form. It is used as an ore of copper and as a gemstone. Formula: Cu\3(OH)\2(CO\3)\2.
azygous	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek azugos, from {#7a -%1}#7+ zugon #7yoke  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
azygous	0.
	syl	az:y+gous
	pron	<1@zig*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	developing or occurring singly.
B	alt
	head	b
	or	b
	syl	B
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
b's	infl
	head	b
	syl	b's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
B's	infl
	head	b
	or	Bs
	syl	B's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bs	infl
	head	b
	or	B's
	syl	Bs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
b	1.
	or	B
	syl	b
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
	def	the second letter and first consonant of the modern English alphabet.
b	2.
	or	B
	syl	b
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiced bilabial stop, as in
b	3.
	or	B
	syl	b
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {beta}. the second in a series, esp. the second highest grade in an examination.
B	1.a.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 493.88 hertz ({B above middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the seventh note of the scale of C major.
B	1.b.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a key, string, or pipe producing this note.
B	1.c.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the major or minor key having this note as its tonic.
B	2.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the supporting or less important of two things.
	exam	1	the B side of a record.
B	3.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a human blood type of the ABO group, containing the B antigen.
B	4.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	a secondary road.
B	5.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	boron.
B	6.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	magnetic flux density.
B	7.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:; Chess.
	def	bishop.
B	8.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	on Brit. pencils, signifying degree of softness of lead
	def	black.
	exam	1	B;
	exam	2	2B;
	exam	3	3B. #800055
B	9.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Also: {b} bel.
B	10.
	syl	B
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	baryon number. {?-$D}. Belgium.
B	alt
	head	b
	or	b
	syl	B.
b	1.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	bass basso.
b	2.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	on maps, etc.
	def	bay.
b	3.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	balboa.
b	4.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	belga.
b	5.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	cap.
	def	Bible.
b	6.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bolivar.
b	7.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	book.
b	8.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	born.
b	9.a.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bowled.
b	9.b.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bye.
b	10.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	breadth.
b	11.
	or	B
	syl	b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	cap.
	def	British.
B-	0.
	syl	B-
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	of U.S. military aircraft
	def	bomber.
	exam	1	B-52.
Ba	0.
	syl	Ba
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	barium.
Ba	0.
	syl	Ba
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Egyptian myth.
	def	the soul, represented as a bird with a human head.
BA	1.
	syl	B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Arts.
BA	2.
	syl	B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British Academy.
BA	3.
	syl	B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British Association (for the Advancement of Science).
BAA	0.
	syl	B.A.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Airports Authority.
baas	infl
	head	baa
	syl	baas
	pos	vb.
baaing	infl
	head	baa
	syl	baa+ing
	pos	vb.
baaed	infl
	head	baa
	syl	baaed.
	pos	vb.
baa	1.
	syl	baa
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make the cry of a sheep; bleat.
baa	2.
	syl	baa
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the cry made by sheep.
the	infl
	head	Baader-Meinhof Gang
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Baader-Meinhof Gang	0.
	syl	Baa:der-Mein:hof Gang
	pron	German <1ba:d*r> <1mInho:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of West German guerrillas dedicated to the violent overthrow of capitalist society; named after its leading members, Andreas Baader (1943-77) and Ulrike Meinhof (1934-76). See also {Red Brigades}.
Baal	ety	from Hebrew b*'a`al lord, master
Baal	1.
	syl	Baal
	pron	<ba:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several ancient Semitic fertility gods.
Baal	2.
	syl	Baal
	pron	<ba:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phoenician myth.
	def	the sun god and supreme national deity.
Baal	3.
	syl	Baal
	pron	<ba:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any false god or idol.
Baalbek	0.
	syl	Baal+bek
	pron	<1ba:lbek>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Lebanon: an important city in Phoenician and Roman times; extensive ruins. Pop.: 15000 (1973 est.). Ancient name: {Heliopolis}.
Baal Shem Tob	alt
	head	Baal Shem Tov
	or	Baal Shem Tov
	syl	Baal Shem Tob
	pron	<ba:l> <1Sem> <tov>, <1Sa:m>
	pos	n.
Baal Shem Tov	0.
	or	Baal Shem Tob
	syl	Baal Shem Tov
	pron	<ba:l> <1Sem> <tov>, <1Sa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1700-60, Jewish religious leader, teacher, and healer in Poland: founder of modern Hasidism.
baas	ety	C17: from Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch baes master; see #7boss %1
baas	0.
	syl	baas
	pron	<ba:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African word for {boss}: used by Africans and Coloureds in addressing European managers or overseers.
baaskap	ety	from Afrikaans, from #7baas+ -skap -#7ship 
baasskap	alt
	head	baaskap
	or	baaskap
	syl	baas+skap
	pron	<1ba:s2kap>
	pos	n.
baaskap	0.
	or	baasskap
	syl	baas+kap
	pron	<1ba:s2kap>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in South Africa
	def	control by Whites of non-Whites.
Bab	ety	from Persian b*_ab gate, from Arabic
the	infl
	head	Bab
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bab	0.
	syl	Bab
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1819-50, Persian religious leader: founded Babism; executed as a heretic of Islam.
baba	ety	C19: from French, from Polish, literally: old woman
baba	0.
	syl	ba:ba
	pron	<1ba:ba:>, French <ba1ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cake of leavened dough, sometimes mixed with currants and usually soaked in rum ({rum baba}) .
Babar	0.
	syl	Ba:bar
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Baber}.
babassu	ety	from Portuguese baba*,c*'u, from a native Amerindian word
babassu	0.
	syl	ba+bas+su
	pron	<2ba:b*1su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brazilian palm tree, (or having hard edible nuts that yield an oil used in making soap, margarine, etc.
Charles	infl
	head	Babbage
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Babbage	0.
	syl	Bab:bage
	pron	<1b@biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	1792-1871, English mathema?!tician and inventor, who built a calculating machine that antici?!pated the modern electronic computer.
babbitt	0.
	syl	bab+bitt
	pron	<1b@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line (a bearing) or face (a surface) with Babbitt metal or a similar soft alloy.
Babbitt	ety	C20: after George Babbitt, central character in the novel Babbitt (1922) by Sinclair Lewis &- #!Bab+bitt+ry n.
Babbitt	0.
	syl	Bab:bitt
	pron	<1b@bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. derogatory.
	def	a narrow-minded and complacent member of the middle class.
Babbitt metal	ety	C19: named after Isaac Babbitt (1799-1862), American inventor
Babbitt metal	0.
	syl	Bab:bitt met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of alloys originally based on tin, antimony, and copper but now often including lead: used esp. in bearings. Sometimes shortened to {Babbitt}.
babble	ety	C13: compare Dutch babbelen, Swedish babbla, French ba?!biller to prattle, Latin babulus fool; probably all of imitative origin
babble	1.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words, sounds, etc.) in an incoherent or indistinct jumble.
babble	2.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk foolishly, incessantly, or irrelevantly.
babble	3.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disclose (secrets, confidences, etc.) carelessly or impulsively.
babble	4.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of streams, birds, etc.
	def	to make a low murmuring or bubbling sound.
babble	5.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to snivel; blubber.
babble	6.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	incoherent or foolish speech; chatter.
babble	7.
	syl	bab+ble
	pron	<1b@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a murmuring or bubbling sound.
babblement	sub
	head	babble
	syl	bab+ble+ment
	pos	n.
babbler	H1.1.
	syl	bab+bler
	pron	<1b@bl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who babbles.
babbler	H1.2.
	syl	bab+bler
	pron	<1b@bl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insect-eating birds of the Old World tropics and subtropics that have a loud incessant song: family (warblers, thrushes, etc.).
babbler	ety	C20: from babbling brook, rhyming slang for cook 
babbler	H2.0.
	syl	bab+bler
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a cook or chef.
babe	1.
	syl	babe
	pron	<bAb>
	pos	n.
	def	a baby.
babe	2.
	syl	babe
	pron	<bAb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a naive, gullible, or unsuspecting person (often in the phrase {a babe in arms}) .
babe	3.
	syl	babe
	pron	<bAb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a girl or young woman.
Babel	ety	from Hebrew B*_abh*'el, from Akkadian B*_ab-ilu, literally: gate of God
Babel	H1.1.a.
	syl	Ba+bel
	pron	<1bAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Tower of Babel}. a tower presumptuously intended to reach from earth to heaven, the building of which was frustrated when Jehovah confused the language of the builders (Genesis 11:1-10).
Babel	H1.1.b.
	syl	Ba+bel
	pron	<1bAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the city, probably Babylon, in which this tower was supposedly built.
Babel	H1.2.a.
	syl	Ba+bel
	pron	<1bAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a confusion of noises or voices.
Babel	H1.2.b.
	syl	Ba+bel
	pron	<1bAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a scene of noise and confusion.
Isaak Emmanuilovich	infl
	head	Babel
	syl	I:saak Em:ma:nu:i:lo:vich
	pron	<i1sak> <im*nu1il*viC>
	pos	n.
Babel	H2.0.
	syl	Ba:bel
	pron	Russian <1babil>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1941, Russian short-story writer, whose works include (1924) and (1926).
Bab el Mandeb	0.
	syl	Bab el Man+deb
	pron	<1b@b> <el> <1m@ndeb>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between SW Arabia and E Africa, connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden.
Babar	infl
	head	Baber
	or	Babur
	syl	Ba:bar
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
Babur	infl
	head	Baber
	or	Babar
	syl	Ba:bur
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
Baber	0.
	syl	Ba:ber
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1483-1530, founder of the Mogul Empire: conquered India in 1526.
Francois Noel	infl
	head	Babeuf
	syl	Fran:*,cois No:*"el
	pron	<fr*~aswa nc1el). 1760-97, FrAnch political agitator: plottAd unsuccAssfully to dAstroy thA DirActory and Astablish a communistic systAm>
	pos	n.
Babi	1.
	syl	Ba:bi
	pron	<1ba:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a disciple of the Bab.
Babi	2.
	syl	Ba:bi
	pron	<1ba:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Babism}.
babiche	ety	C19: from Canadian French, of Algonquian origin
babiche	0.
	syl	ba+biche
	pron	<ba:1bES>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	thongs or lacings of rawhide.
babies'-breath	0.
	syl	ba:bies'-breath
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {baby's-breath}.
babirusa	ety	C17: from Malay, from b*_ab*_i hog+ r*_usa deer
babirusa	0.
	syl	bab:i+ru+sa
	pron	<2ba:bi1ru:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild pig, inhabiting marshy forests in Indonesia. It has an almost hairless wrinkled skin and enormous curved canine teeth.
Babism	0.
	syl	Bab+ism
	pron	<1ba:biz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pantheistic Persian religious sect, founded in 1844 by the Bab, forbidding polygamy, concubinage, begging, trading in slaves, and indulgence in alcohol and drugs. Compare {Bahaism}.
baboon	ety	C14 babewyn gargoyle, later, baboon, from Old French babouin, from baboue grimace; related to Old French babine a thick lip
baboon	0.
	syl	ba+boon
	pron	<b*1bu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several medium-sized omnivorous Old World monkeys of the genus (or and related genera, inhabiting open rocky ground or wooded regions of Africa. They have an elongated muzzle, large teeth, and a fairly long tail. See also {hamadryas, gelada}.
babu	ety	Hindi, literally: father
babu	0.
	syl	ba:bu
	pron	<1ba:bu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a title or form of address more or less equivalent to placed before a person's full name or after his first name.
babul	ety	from Persian bab*_ul; related to Sanskrit babb*_ula 
babul	0.
	syl	ba+bul
	pron	<ba:1bu:l>, <1ba:bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mimosaceous trees of the genus esp. of N Africa and India, which bear small yellow flowers and are a source of gum arabic, tannin, and hardwood.
Babur	0.
	syl	Ba:bur
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Baber}.
babushka	ety	Russian: grandmother, from baba old woman
babushka	0.
	syl	ba+bush+ka
	pron	<b*1bu:Sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a headscarf tied under the chin, worn by Russian peasant women.
baby	ety	C14: probably childish reduplication; compare #7mama, papa 
babies	infl
	head	baby
	syl	ba:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baby	1.a.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a newborn or recently born child; infant.
baby	1.b.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	baby food.
baby	2.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	def	the youngest or smallest of a family or group.
baby	3.a.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a newborn or recently born animal.
baby	3.b.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	baby rabbits.
baby	4.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually derogatory.
	def	an immature person.
baby	5.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a young woman or sweetheart: often used as a term of address expressing affection.
baby	6.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a project of personal concern.
be left holding the baby	7.
	head	baby
	syl	be left holding the baby.
	def	to be left with the responsibility.
throw the baby out with the bath water	8.
	head	baby
	syl	throw the baby out with the bath water.
	def	to lose the essential element by indiscriminate rejection.
baby	9.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	comparatively small of its type.
	exam	1	a baby grand (piano) .
babies	infl
	head	baby
	syl	ba:bies
	pos	vb.
babying	infl
	head	baby
	syl	ba:by+ing
	pos	vb.
bied	infl
	head	baby
	syl	+bied.
	pos	vb.
baby	10.
	syl	ba:by
	pron	<1bAbi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with love and attention.
babyhood	sub
	head	baby
	syl	ba+by+hood
	pos	n.
babyish	sub
	head	baby
	syl	ba+by+ish
	pos	adj.
baby bonus	0.
	syl	ba:by bo+nus
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian informal.
	def	family allowance.
Baby-bouncer	0.
	syl	Ba:by-bounc:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a seat on springs suspended from a door frame, etc., in which a baby may be placed for exercise.
baby buggy	1.
	syl	ba:by bug+gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of child's light pushchair.
baby buggy	2.
	syl	ba:by bug+gy
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a pram.
baby carriage	0.
	syl	ba:by car+riage
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{pram} %1}.
baby-face	1.
	syl	ba:by-face
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth round face like a baby's.
baby-face	2.
	syl	ba:by-face
	pos	n.
	def	a person with such a face.
Babylon	ety	via Latin and Greek from Hebrew B*_abhel; see {B#7abel %1}
Babylon	1.
	syl	Bab:y+lon
	pron	<1b@bil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief city of ancient Mesopotamia: first settled around 3000 #7b.c. See also {Hanging Gardens of Babylon}.
Babylon	2.
	syl	Bab:y+lon
	pron	<1b@bil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any place of exile.
Babylon	3.
	syl	Bab:y+lon
	pron	<1b@bil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any city of depravity and luxury.
Babylon	4.
	syl	Bab:y+lon
	pron	<1b@bil*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Derogatory. in Protestant polemic
	def	the Roman Catholic Church, regarded as the seat of luxury and corruption.
Babylonia	0.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:a
	pron	<2b@bi1l*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the southern kingdom of ancient Mesopotamia: a great empire from about 2200-538 #7b.c., when it was conquered by the Persians.
Babylonian	1.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2b@bi1l*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of ancient Babylon or Babylonia.
Babylonian	2.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2b@bi1l*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of Babylonia, belonging to the E Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family: a dialect of Akkadian.
Babylonian	3.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2b@bi1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or character?!istic of ancient Babylon or Babylonia, its people, or their language.
Babylonian	4.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2b@bi1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	decadent or depraved.
Babylonian captivity	1.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:an cap+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the exile of the Jews in Babylonia from 597 to about 538 #7b.c.
Babylonian captivity	2.
	syl	Bab:y+lo+ni:an cap+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the exile of the seven popes in Avignon (1309-77).
babies'-breath	alt
	head	baby's-breath
	or	baby's-breath
	syl	ba:bies'-breath
	pos	n.
baby's-breath	1.
	or	babies'-breath
	syl	ba:by's-breath
	pos	n.
	def	a tall Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, bearing small white or pink fragrant flowers.
baby's-breath	2.
	or	babies'-breath
	syl	ba:by's-breath
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants, such as the grape hyacinth and certain bedstraws, that have small scented flowers.
baby-sits	infl
	head	baby-sit
	syl	ba:by-sits
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
baby-sitting	infl
	head	baby-sit
	syl	ba:by-sit:ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
baby-sat	infl
	head	baby-sit
	syl	ba:by-sat.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
baby-sit	0.
	syl	ba:by-sit
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act or work as a baby-sitter.
baby-sitter	0.
	syl	ba:by-sit:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes care of a child or children while the parents are out.
baby snatcher	1.
	syl	ba:by snatch+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who steals a baby from its pram.
baby snatcher	2.
	syl	ba:by snatch+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	someone who marries or has an affair with a much younger person.
baby talk	1.
	syl	ba:by talk
	pos	n.
	def	the speech of very young children learning to talk.
baby talk	2.
	syl	ba:by talk
	pos	n.
	def	an adult's imitation of this.
baby tooth	0.
	syl	ba:by tooth
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {milk tooth}.
Baby-walker	0.
	syl	Ba:by-walk:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a light frame on casters or wheels to help a baby learn to walk. U.S. equivalent: {go-cart}.
baccalaureate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin baccalaure*_atus, from baccalaureus advanced student, alteration of baccal*_arius #7bachelor ; influenced in folk etymology by Latin b*_aca berry+ laureus laurel
baccalaureate	1.
	syl	bac+ca+lau+re+ate
	pron	<2b@k*1lc:riit>
	pos	n.
	def	the university degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.
baccalaureate	2.
	syl	bac+ca+lau+re+ate
	pron	<2b@k*1lc:riit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a farewell sermon delivered at the commencement ceremonies in many colleges and universities.
baccarat	ety	C19: from French baccara, of unknown origin
baccarat	0.
	syl	bac+ca+rat
	pron	<1b@k*2ra:>, <2b@k*1ra:>, French <baka1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which two or more punters gamble against the banker.
baccate	ety	C19: from Latin b*_aca berry
baccate	1.
	syl	bac+cate
	pron	<1b@kAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	like a berry in form, texture, etc.
baccate	2.
	syl	bac+cate
	pron	<1b@kAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	bearing berries.
Bacchae	ety	Latin, from Greek Bakkhai, plural of Bakkh*_e priestess of B#7acchus 
Bacchae	0.
	syl	Bac+chae
	pron	<1b@kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the priestesses or female devotees of Bacchus.
bacchanal	ety	C16: from Latin Bacch*_an*_alis; see B#7acchus 
bacchanal	1.
	syl	bac+cha+nal
	pron	<1b@k*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Bacchus.
bacchanal	2.
	syl	bac+cha+nal
	pron	<1b@k*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a drunken and riotous celebration.
bacchanal	3.
	syl	bac+cha+nal
	pron	<1b@k*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a participant in such a celebration; reveller.
bacchanal	4.
	syl	bac+cha+nal
	pron	<1b@k*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Bacchus.
bacchanalia	1.
	syl	bac+cha+na+li:a
	pron	<2b@k*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	often cap.
	def	orgiastic rites associated with Bacchus.
bacchanalia	2.
	syl	bac+cha+na+li:a
	pron	<2b@k*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any drunken revelry. &- {@!bac+cha+#!na+li@.an}
bacchant	ety	C17: from Latin bacch*_ans, from bacch*_ar*_i to cel?!ebrate the #7bacchanalia 
bacchante	alt
	head	bacchant
	or	bacchant
	syl	bac+chan+te
	pron	<b*1k@nti>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
bacchants	infl
	head	bacchant
	syl	bac+chants
	pron	<b*1k@ntiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bacchantes	infl
	head	bacchant
	or	bacchantes
	syl	bac+chan+tes
	pron	<b*1k@ntiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bacchantes	infl
	head	bacchant
	or	bacchantes
	syl	bac+chan+tes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. fem.
bacchant	1.
	or	bacchante
	syl	bac+chant
	pron	<1b@k*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a priest, priestess, or votary of Bacchus.
bacchant	2.
	or	bacchante
	syl	bac+chant
	pron	<1b@k*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drunken reveller.
Bacchic	1.
	syl	Bac+chic
	pron	<1b@kik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Bacchus.
Bacchic	2.
	syl	Bac+chic
	pron	<1b@kik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	riotously drunk.
bacchius	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek Bakkheios (pous) a Bacchic (foot)
bacchii	infl
	head	bacchius
	syl	bac+chi:i
	pron	<-1kII>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bacchius	0.
	syl	bac+chi:us
	pron	<b@1kI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot of one short syllable followed by two long ones (*v *_ *_ ). Compare {dactyl}.
Bacchus	ety	C15: from Latin, from Greek Bakkhos; related to Latin b*_aca small round fruit, berry
Bacchus	0.
	syl	Bac:chus
	pron	<1b@k*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	a god of wine and giver of ecstasy, identified with Dionysus.
bacciferous	ety	C17: from Latin b*_acifer, from b*_aca berry+ ferre to bear
bacciferous	0.
	syl	bac+cif+er+ous
	pron	<b@k1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing berries.
bacciform	0.
	syl	bac+ci+form
	pron	<1b@ksi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a berry.
baccivorous	0.
	syl	bac+civ+or+ous
	pron	<b@k1siv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on berries.
baccy	0.
	syl	bac+cy
	pron	<1b@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. informal name for {tobacco}.
bach	1.
	syl	bach
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	N.Z.
	def	a second or holiday house, esp. at the seaside. {~} {batch}.
bach	2.
	syl	bach
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to live as a bachelor.
Bach	0.
	syl	Bach
	qual	German
	def	ba$x)
Johann Christian	1.
	head	Bach
	syl	Jo:hann Chris:tian
	pron	<1jo:han> <1kristjan>
	qual	German
	def	11th son of J. S. Bach, called 1735-82, German composer, resident in London from 1762.
Johann Christoph	2.
	head	Bach
	syl	Jo:hann Chri:stoph
	pron	<1kristcf>
	qual	German
	def	1642-1705, German composer: wrote oratorios, cantatas, and motets, some of which were falsely attributed to J. S. Bach, of whom he was a distant relative.
Johann Sebastian	3.
	head	Bach
	syl	Jo:hann Se:bas:tian
	pron	<zA1bastjan>
	qual	German
	def	1685-1750, German composer: church organist at Arnstadt (1703-07) and M*"uhlhausen (1707-08); court organist at Weimar (1708-17); musical director for Prince Leopold of K*"othen (1717-28); musical director for the city of Leipzig (1728-50). His output was enormous and displays great vigour and invention within the northern European polyphonic tradition. His works include nearly 200 cantatas and oratorios, settings of the (1723) and (1729), the six (1720-21), the 48 preludes and fugues of the (completed 1744), and the (1733-38).
Carl Philipp Emanuel	infl
	head	Bach
	syl	Carl Phil:ipp E:ma:nu:el
	pron	<karl 1fElip A1ma:nuA:l), 3rd son of J. S. Bach. 1714-88, GArman composAr, chiAfly of symphoniAs, kAyboard sonatas, and church music>
Wilhelm Friedemann	5.
	head	Bach
	syl	Wil:helm Frie:de:mann
	pron	<1vilhelm> <1frEd*man>
	qual	German
	def	eldest son of J. S. Bach. 1710-84, German composer: wrote nine symphonies and much keyboard and religious music.
Burt	infl
	head	Bacharach
	syl	Burt.
	pos	n.
Bacharach	0.
	syl	Bach:a:rach
	pron	<1b@k*r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, U.S. composer of popular songs.
bachelor	ety	C13: from Old French bacheler youth, squire, from Vulgar Latin baccal*_aris (unattested) farm worker, of Celtic origin; compare Irish Gaelic bachlach peasant &- #!bach+e@.lor+hood n.
bachelor	1.a.
	syl	bach+e:lor
	pron	<1b@C*l*>, <1b@Cl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried man.
bachelor	1.b.
	syl	bach+e:lor
	pron	<1b@C*l*>, <1b@Cl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bachelor flat.
bachelor	2.a.
	syl	bach+e:lor
	pron	<1b@C*l*>, <1b@Cl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds the degree of Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, etc.
bachelor	2.b.
	syl	bach+e:lor
	pron	<1b@C*l*>, <1b@Cl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree itself.
bachelor	3.
	syl	bach+e:lor
	pron	<1b@C*l*>, <1b@Cl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bachelor-at-arms}. (in the Middle Ages) a young knight serving a great noble.
bachelor seal	4.
	head	bachelor
	syl	bachelor seal.
	def	a young male seal, esp. a fur seal, that has not yet mated.
bachelor girl	0.
	syl	bach+e:lor girl
	pos	n.
	def	a young unmarried woman, esp. one who is self-supporting.
Bachelor of Arts	1.
	syl	Bach+e:lor of Arts
	pos	n.
	def	a degree conferred on a person who has successfully completed his undergraduate studies, usually in a branch of the liberal arts or humanities.
Bachelor of Arts	2.
	syl	Bach+e:lor of Arts
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds this degree.
Bachelor of Science	1.
	syl	Bach+e:lor of Sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a degree conferred on a person who has successfully completed his undergraduate studies in a branch of the sciences.
Bachelor of Science	2.
	syl	Bach+e:lor of Sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds this degree.
bachelor's-buttons	0.
	syl	bach:e:lor's-but:tons
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	any of various plants of the daisy family with button-like flower heads, esp. a double-flowered buttercup.
Bach trumpet	0.
	syl	Bach trum+pet
	pos	ba$x; n.
	def	a modern small three-valved trumpet for playing clarino passages in Bach's music.
bacillar	alt
	head	bacillary
	or	bacillary
	syl	ba+cil+lar
	pron	<b*1sil*>
	pos	adj.
bacillary	1.
	or	bacillar
	syl	ba+cil+lar:y
	pron	<b*1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by bacilli.
bacillary	2.
	or	bacillar
	syl	ba+cil+lar:y
	pron	<b*1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {ba+cil+li+form} (b$$#!s$Il$I@!f@$$:m). shaped like a short rod.
bacillus	ety	C19: from Latin: a small staff, from baculum walking stick
bacilli	infl
	head	bacillus
	syl	ba+cil+li
	pron	<-1silI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bacillus	1.
	syl	ba+cil+lus
	pron	<b*1sil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any rod-shaped bacterium, such as a clostridium bacterium. Compare {{coccus} (sense 1)}, {{spirillum} (sense 1)}.
bacillus	2.
	syl	ba+cil+lus
	pron	<b*1sil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rodlike spore-producing bacteria constituting the family esp. of the genus
bacitracin	ety	C20: #7baci (#7llus) #7+ -trac- from Margaret Tracy (born 1936), American girl in whose blood Bacillus subtilis was found; see -#7in 
bacitracin	0.
	syl	bac:i+tra+cin
	pron	<2b@si1trAsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic used mainly in treating bacterial skin infections: obtained from the bacterium
back	ety	Old English b@ac; related to Old Norse bak, Old Frisian bek, Old High German bah 
back	H1.1.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the posterior part of the human body, extend?!ing from the neck to the pelvis.
back	H1.2.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding or upper part of an animal.
back	H1.3.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the spinal column.
back	H1.4.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or side of an object opposite the front.
back	H1.5.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or side of anything less often seen or used.
	exam	1	the back of a carpet;
	exam	2	the back of a knife.
back	H1.6.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or side of anything that is furthest from the front or from a spectator.
	exam	1	the back of the stage.
back	H1.7.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the convex part of something.
	exam	1	the back of a hill;
	exam	2	the back of a ship.
back	H1.8.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	something that supports, covers, or strengthens the rear of an object.
back	H1.9.a.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mainly defensive player behind a forward.
back	H1.9.b.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of such a player.
back	H1.10.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a book to which the pages are glued or that joins the covers.
back	H1.11.a.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a passage or layer nearest the surface.
back	H1.11.b.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the earth between that level and the next.
back	H1.12.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper surface of a joist, rafter, slate, tile, etc., when in position. Compare {{bed} (sense 12)}.
at one's back	13.
	head	back
	syl	at one's back.
	def	behind, esp. in support or pursuit.
at the back of one's mind	14.
	head	back
	syl	at the back of one's mind.
	def	not in one's conscious thoughts.
behind one's back	15.
	head	back
	syl	behind one's back.
	def	without one's knowledge; secretly or deceitfully.
break one's back	16.
	head	back
	or	balls
	syl	break one's back
	def	to overwork or work very hard.
break the back of	17.
	head	back
	syl	break the back of.
	def	to complete the greatest or hardest part of (a task).
(flat) on one's back	18.
	head	back
	syl	(flat) on one's back.
	def	incapacitated, esp. through illness.
get off someone's back	19.
	head	back
	syl	get off someone's back.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to stop criticizing or pestering someone.
have on one's back	20.
	head	back
	syl	have on one's back.
	def	to be burdened with.
put one's back into	21.
	head	back
	syl	put one's back into.
	def	to devote all one's strength to (a task).
put	22.
	head	back
	or	get someone's back up
	syl	put
	def	to annoy someone.
see the back of	23.
	head	back
	syl	see the back of.
	def	to be rid of.
the	24.a.
	head	back
	syl	the.
	def	a very remote place.
back	H1.24.b.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	in such a place (esp. in the phrase {out back of beyond}) .
back	H1.25.a.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to turn away from in anger or contempt.
back	H1.25.b.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to refuse to help; abandon.
with one's back to the wall	26.
	head	back
	syl	with one's back to the wall.
	def	in a difficult or desperate situation. {~}
back	H1.27.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to move or cause to move backwards.
back	H1.28.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide support, money, or encouragement for (a person, enterprise, etc.).
back	H1.29.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to bet on the success of.
	exam	1	to back a horse.
back	H1.30.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide with a back, backing, or lining.
back	H1.31.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide with a music accompaniment.
	exam	1	a soloist backed by an orchestra.
back	H1.32.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide a background for; be at the back of.
	exam	1	mountains back the town.
back	H1.33.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to countersign or endorse.
back	H1.34.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to mount the back of.
back	H1.35.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or onto
	def	to have the back facing (towards).
	exam	1	the house backs onto a river.
back	H1.36.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the wind
	def	to change direction in an anticlockwise direction. Compare {{veer} %1 (sense 3a.)}.
back	H1.37.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to position (a sail) so that the wind presses on its opposite side.
back	H1.38.a.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to manoeuvre the sails by alternately filling and emptying them of wind to navigate in a narrow place.
back	H1.38.b.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to vacillate in one's opinion.
back	H1.39.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	situated behind.
	exam	1	a back lane.
back	H1.40.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of the past.
	exam	1	back issues of a magazine.
back	H1.41.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	owing from an earlier date.
	exam	1	back rent.
back	H1.42.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	prenominal
	def	remote.
	exam	1	a back road.
back	H1.43.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	moving in a backward direction.
	exam	1	back current.
back	H1.44.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or denot?!ing a vowel articulated with the tongue retracted towards the soft palate, as for the vowels in English
back	H1.45.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	at, to, or towards the rear; away from something considered to be the front; backwards; behind.
back	H1.46.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, or towards the original starting point, place, or condition.
	exam	1	to go back home;
	exam	2	put the book back;
	exam	3	my headache has come back.
back	H1.47.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into the past.
	exam	1	to look back on one's childhood.
back	H1.48.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in reply, repayment, or retaliation.
	exam	1	to hit someone back;
	exam	2	pay back a debt;
	exam	3	to answer back.
back	H1.49.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in check.
	exam	1	the dam holds back the water.
back	H1.50.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in concealment; in reserve.
	exam	1	to keep something back;
	exam	2	to hold back information.
back and forth	51.
	head	back
	syl	back and forth.
	def	to and fro.
back	H1.52.a.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in reverse.
back	H1.52.b.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	in disorder. {~} See also {back down, back out, back up}.
back	ety	C17: from Dutch bak tub, cistern, from Old French bac, from Vulgar Latin bacca (unattested) vessel for liquids
back	H2.0.
	syl	back
	pron	<b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tub or vat, esp. one used by brewers.
backache	0.
	syl	back+ache
	pron	<1b@k2Ak>
	pos	n.
	def	an ache or pain in one's back.
backbencher	0.
	syl	back+bench:er
	pron	<1b@k1benC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., Austral., etc.
	def	a member of Parliament who does not hold office in the government or opposition.
backbend	0.
	syl	back+bend
	pron	<1b@k2bend>
	pos	n.
	def	a gymnastic exercise in which the trunk is bent backwards until the hands touch the floor.
backbites	infl
	head	backbite
	syl	back+bites
	pos	vb.
backbiting	infl
	head	backbite
	syl	back+bit+ing
	pos	vb.
backbit bitten	infl
	head	backbite
	or	backbit
	syl	back+bit; bit+ten
	pos	vb.
backbit	infl
	head	backbite
	or	backbit bitten
	syl	back+bit.
	pos	vb.
backbite	0.
	syl	back+bite
	pron	<1b@k2bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to talk spitefully about (an absent person). &- {#!back+@!bit@.er}
backblocks	0.
	syl	back+blocks
	pron	<1b@k2bloks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	sparsely populated areas in the remote interior.
backblock	sub
	head	backblocks
	syl	back+2block
	pos	adj.
backboard	1.
	syl	back+board
	pron	<1b@k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board that is placed behind something to form or support its back.
backboard	2.
	syl	back+board
	pron	<1b@k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board worn to straighten or support the back, as after surgery.
backboard	3.
	syl	back+board
	pron	<1b@k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in basketball
	def	a flat upright surface supported on a high frame, under which the basket is attached.
back boiler	0.
	syl	back boil+er
	pos	n.
	def	a tank or series of pipes at the back of a fireplace for heating water. U.S. name: {water back}.
backbone	1.
	syl	back+bone
	pron	<1b@k2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {spinal column}.
backbone	2.
	syl	back+bone
	pron	<1b@k2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles the spinal column in function, position, or appearance.
backbone	3.
	syl	back+bone
	pron	<1b@k2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	strength of character; courage.
backbone	4.
	syl	back+bone
	pron	<1b@k2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the main or central mountain range of a country or region.
backbone	5.
	syl	back+bone
	pron	<1b@k2b*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a less common name for {{spine} (sense 4)}.
backbone	6.
	syl	back+bone
	pron	<1b@k2b*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the main longitudinal members of a vessel, giving structural strength.
backbreaker	1.
	syl	back+break:er
	pron	<1b@k2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler uses his knee or shoulder as a fulcrum to bend his opponent's body backwards.
backbreaker	2.
	syl	back+break:er
	pron	<1b@k2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extremely arduous task.
backbreaking	0.
	syl	back+break:ing
	pron	<1b@k2brAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	demanding great effort; exhausting.
backchat	0.
	syl	back+chat
	pron	<1b@k2C@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act of answering back, esp. impudently.
backdrop	alt
	head	backcloth
	or	backcloth
	syl	back+drop
	pos	n.
backcloth	0.
	or	backdrop
	syl	back+cloth
	pron	<1b@k2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a large painted curtain hanging at the back of a stage set.
backcomb	0.
	syl	back+comb
	pron	<1b@k2k*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to comb the under layers of (the hair) towards the roots to give more bulk to a hair style. Also: {tease}.
back country	0.
	syl	back coun+try
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	sparsely populated areas.
backcourt	1.
	syl	back+court
	pron	<1b@k2kc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, chiefly U.S.
	def	the part of the court between the service line and the baseline.
backcourt	2.
	syl	back+court
	pron	<1b@k2kc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various court games
	def	the area nearest the back boundary line.
backcross	1.
	syl	back+cross
	pron	<1b@k2kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mate (a hybrid of the first generation) with one of its parents.
backcross	2.
	syl	back+cross
	pron	<1b@k2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the offspring so produced.
backcross	3.
	syl	back+cross
	pron	<1b@k2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of backcrossing.
backdate	0.
	syl	back+date
	pron	<2b@k1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make effective from an earlier date.
	exam	1	the pay rise was backdated to August.
back door	1.
	syl	back door
	pos	n.
	def	a door at the rear or side of a building.
back door	2.
	syl	back door
	pos	n.
	def	a means of entry to a job, position, etc., that is secret, underhand, or obtained through influence.
back down	1.
	syl	back down
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to withdraw an earlier claim.
back down	2.
	syl	back down
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to cause (a boat) to move backwards by pushing rather than pulling on the oars. {~} {back+down}.
back down	3.
	syl	back down
	pos	vb.
	def	abandonment of an earlier claim.
backed	0.a.
	syl	backed
	pron	<b@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a back or backing.
backed	0.b.
	syl	backed
	pron	<b@kt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	high-backed;
	exam	2	black-backed.
back end	ety	from the phrase the back end of the year 
back end	0.
	syl	back end
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	autumn.
backer	1.
	syl	back+er
	pron	<1b@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives financial or other support.
backer	2.
	syl	back+er
	pron	<1b@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who bets on a competitor or contestant.
backfill	1.
	syl	back+fill
	pron	<1b@k2fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refill an excavated trench, esp. (in archaeology) at the end of an investigation.
backfill	2.
	syl	back+fill
	pron	<1b@k2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	the soil used to do this.
backfire	1.
	syl	back+fire
	pron	<2b@k1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an internal-combustion engine
	def	to emit a loud noise as a result of an explosion in the inlet manifold or exhaust system.
backfire	2.
	syl	back+fire
	pron	<2b@k1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail to have the desired or expected effect.
	exam	1	his plans backfired on him.
backfire	3.
	syl	back+fire
	pron	<2b@k1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start a controlled fire in order to halt an advancing forest or prairie fire by creating a barren area. {~}
backfire	4.a.
	syl	back+fire
	pron	<2b@k1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an explosion of unburnt gases in the exhaust system.
backfire	4.b.
	syl	back+fire
	pron	<2b@k1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a premature explosion in a cylinder or inlet manifold.
backfire	5.
	syl	back+fire
	pron	<2b@k1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a controlled fire started to create a barren area that will halt an advancing forest or prairie fire.
back formation	1.
	syl	back for+ma+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the unwitting invention of a new word on the assumption that a familiar word is derived from it. The verbs and in English were so created from and
back formation	2.
	syl	back for+ma+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a word formed by this process.
back four	0.
	syl	back four
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	the defensive players in many modern team formations: usually two fullbacks and two centre backs.
backgammon	ety	C17: #7back+ gammon, variant of #7game 
backgammon	1.
	syl	back+gam+mon
	pron	<1b@k2g@m*n>, <b@k1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a game for two people played on a board with pieces moved according to throws of the dice.
backgammon	2.
	syl	back+gam+mon
	pron	<1b@k2g@m*n>, <b@k1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the most complete form of win in this game.
backie	alt
	head	back green
	or	back green
	syl	back:ie
	pron	<1ba:ki>
	pos	n.
back green	0.
	or	backie
	syl	back green
	pron	<1ba:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Edinburgh dialect.
	def	a yard at the back of a house.
background	1.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a scene or view furthest from the viewer.
background	2.a.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	an inconspicuous or unobtrusive position (esp. in the phrase {in the background) }.
background	2.b.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a background influence.
background	3.a.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the plane or ground in a picture upon which all other planes or forms appear super?!imposed.
background	3.b.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of a picture that appear most distant. Compare {foreground, middle distance}.
background	4.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's social class, education, training, or experience.
background	5.a.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the social, historical, or technical circumstances that lead up to or help to explain something.
	exam	1	the background to the French Revolution.
background	5.b.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	background information.
background	6.a.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a low level of sound, lighting, etc., whose purpose is to be an unobtrusive or appropriate accompaniment to something else, such as a social activity, conversation, or the action of a film.
background	6.b.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	background music.
background	7.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {background radiation}. low-intensity radiation from small amounts of radio isotopes in soil, air, building materials, etc.
background	8.a.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	unwanted effects, such as noise, occurring in a measuring instrument, electronic device, etc.
background	8.b.
	syl	back+ground
	pron	<1b@k2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	background interference.
backhand	1.a.
	syl	back+hand
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke made across the body with the back of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.
backhand	1.b.
	syl	back+hand
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a backhand return.
backhand	2.
	syl	back+hand
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the side on which backhand strokes are made.
backhand	3.
	syl	back+hand
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	handwriting slanting to the left.
backhand	4.
	syl	back+hand
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd>
	pos	adv.
	def	with a backhand stroke.
backhand	5.
	syl	back+hand
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to play (a shot) backhand.
backhanded	1.
	syl	back+hand+ed
	pron	<2b@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a blow, shot, stroke, etc.
	def	performed with the arm moving across the body.
backhanded	2.
	syl	back+hand+ed
	pron	<2b@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	double-edged; equivocal.
	exam	1	a backhanded compliment.
backhanded	3.
	syl	back+hand+ed
	pron	<2b@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of handwriting
	def	slanting to the left.
backhanded	4.
	syl	back+hand+ed
	pron	<2b@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rope
	def	twisted in the opposite way from the normal right-handed direction.
backhanded	5.
	syl	back+hand+ed
	pron	<2b@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a backhanded manner.
backhandedly	sub
	head	backhanded
	syl	back+1hand+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
backhandedness	sub
	head	backhanded
	syl	back+1hand+ed+ness
	pos	n.
backhander	1.
	syl	back+hand+er
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a backhanded stroke or blow.
backhander	2.
	syl	back+hand+er
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an indirect attack.
backhander	3.
	syl	back+hand+er
	pron	<1b@k2h@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a bribe.
backing	1.
	syl	back+ing
	pron	<1b@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	support given to a person, cause, or enterprise.
backing	2.
	syl	back+ing
	pron	<1b@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of supporters.
backing	3.
	syl	back+ing
	pron	<1b@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that forms, protects, supports, or strengthens the back of something.
backing	4.
	syl	back+ing
	pron	<1b@kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a scenic cloth or flat placed behind a window, door, etc., in a set to mask the offstage space.
backing	5.
	syl	back+ing
	pron	<1b@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	musical accompaniment, esp. for a pop singer.
backing store	0.
	syl	back+ing store
	pos	n.
	def	a computer storage device, such as a disk, drum, or magnetic tape, that has a larger capacity but longer access time than a computer memory.
backlash	1.
	syl	back+lash
	pron	<1b@k2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a reaction or recoil between interact?!ing worn or badly fitting parts in a mechanism.
backlash	2.
	syl	back+lash
	pron	<1b@k2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the excessive play between such parts.
backlash	3.
	syl	back+lash
	pron	<1b@k2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden and adverse reaction, esp. to a political or social development.
	exam	1	the White backlash to the Black Power movement.
backless	0.
	syl	back+less
	pron	<1b@klis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dress
	def	low-cut at the back.
back list	0.
	syl	back list
	pos	n.
	def	a publisher's previously published books that are still available.
backlog	1.
	syl	back+log
	pron	<1b@k2log>
	pos	n.
	def	an accumulation of uncompleted work, unsold stock, etc., to be dealt with.
backlog	2.
	syl	back+log
	pron	<1b@k2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a large log at the back of a fireplace.
back marker	0.
	syl	back mark+er
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor who is at the back of a field in a race.
back matter	0.
	syl	back mat+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of a book, such as the index and appendixes, that follow the main text. Also called: {end matter}.
backmost	0.
	syl	back+most
	pron	<1b@k2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	furthest back.
back number	1.
	syl	back num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an issue of a newspaper, magazine, etc., that appeared on a previous date.
back number	2.
	syl	back num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing considered to be old-fashioned.
back o' Bourke	ety	from Bourke, a town in New South Wales
back o' Bourke	0.
	syl	back o' Bourke
	pron	<bR:k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Austral.
	def	in a remote or backward place.
back out	0.
	syl	back out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to withdraw (from an agreement, etc.).
back pack	1.
	syl	back pack
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a rucksack or knapsack.
back pack	2.
	syl	back pack
	pos	n.
	def	a pack carried on the back of an astronaut, containing oxygen cylinders, essential supplies, etc.
back passage	0.
	syl	back pass+age
	pos	n.
	def	the rectum.
back-pedals	infl
	head	back-pedal
	or	back-pedals
	syl	back-ped:als
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
back-pedalling	infl
	head	back-pedal
	or	back-pedaling
	syl	back-ped:al:ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
back-pedalled	infl
	head	back-pedal
	or	back-pedaled
	syl	back-ped:alled
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
back-pedaling	infl
	head	back-pedal
	or	back-pedalling
	syl	back-ped:al:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
back-pedaled	infl
	head	back-pedal
	or	back-pedalled
	syl	back-ped:aled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
back-pedal	1.
	syl	back-ped:al
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn the pedals of a bicycle backwards.
back-pedal	2.
	syl	back-ped:al
	pos	vb.
	def	to retract or modify a previous opinion, principle, etc.
back-pedal	3.
	syl	back-ped:al
	pos	vb.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to take backward steps.
back projection	0.
	syl	back pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a method of projecting pictures onto a translucent screen so that they are viewed from the opposite side, used esp. in films to create the illusion that the actors in the foreground are moving. Also called: {background projection}.
back rest	0.
	syl	back rest
	pos	n.
	def	a support for the back of something.
Back River	0.
	syl	Back Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Canada, rising in the Northwest Territories and flowing northeast to the Arctic Ocean. Length: about 966 km (600 miles).
back room	0.a.
	syl	back room
	pos	n.
	def	a place where research is done, esp. secret research in wartime.
back room	0.b.
	syl	back room
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	back-room boys.
the	infl
	head	Backs
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Backs	0.
	syl	Backs
	pron	<b@ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the grounds between the River Cam and certain Cambridge colleges.
back saw	0.
	syl	back saw
	pos	n.
	def	a small handsaw stiffened along its upper edge by a metal section.
back scatter	1.
	syl	back scat+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the scattering of radiation, such as x-rays or alpha-particles, by the atoms of the medium through which it passes, a proportion of this radiation emerg?!ing from the surface through which it entered.
back scatter	2.
	syl	back scat+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the radiation so scattered.
backscratcher	1.
	syl	back+scratch+er
	pron	<1b@k2skr@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement with a long handle, used for scratching one's own back.
backscratcher	2.
	syl	back+scratch+er
	pron	<1b@k2skr@C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who provides a service, corporate or public money etc., for another, in order to receive a similar service or reward in return.
back seat	1.
	syl	back seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat at the back, esp. of a vehicle.
back seat	2.
	syl	back seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a subordinate or inconspicuous position (esp. in the phrase {take a back seat) }.
back-seat driver	1.
	syl	back-seat driv+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a passenger in a car who offers unwanted advice to the driver.
back-seat driver	2.
	syl	back-seat driv+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who offers advice on or tries to direct matters that are not his concern.
backsheesh	0.
	syl	back+sheesh
	pron	<1b@kSES>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {baksheesh}.
backside	1.
	syl	back+side
	pron	<2b@k1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the back of something.
backside	2.
	syl	back+side
	pron	<2b@k1sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the buttocks.
backsight	1.
	syl	back+sight
	pron	<1b@k2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sight of a rifle nearer the stock.
backsight	2.
	syl	back+sight
	pron	<1b@k2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a reading taken looking backwards to a previously occupied station. Compare {{foresight} (sense 4)}.
back slang	0.
	syl	back slang
	pos	n.
	def	a type of slang in which words are spelled and, as far as possible, pronounced backwards.
back-slapping	0.
	syl	back-slap:ping
	pos	adj.
	def	energetically jovial; hearty.
backslides	infl
	head	backslide
	syl	back+slides
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
backsliding	infl
	head	backslide
	syl	back+slid+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
backslid slid	infl
	head	backslide
	or	backslidden
	syl	back+slid; +slid
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
backslidden	infl
	head	backslide
	or	backslid slid
	syl	back+slid+den.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
backslide	0.
	syl	back+slide
	pron	<1b@k2slId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lapse into bad habits or vices from a state of virtue, religious faith, etc.
backslider	sub
	head	backslide
	syl	back+2slid+er
	pos	n.
backspace	1.
	syl	back+space
	pron	<1b@k2spAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move a (typewriter carriage, etc.) backwards.
backspace	2.
	syl	back+space
	pron	<1b@k2spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a typewriter key that can effect such a movement.
backspin	0.
	syl	back+spin
	pron	<1b@k2spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a backward spinning motion imparted to a ball to minimize its bounce. Compare {topspin}.
backstage	1.
	syl	back+stage
	pron	<2b@k1stAJ>
	pos	adv.
	def	behind the part of the theatre in view of the audience; in the dressing rooms, wings, etc.
backstage	2.
	syl	back+stage
	pron	<2b@k1stAJ>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the rear of the stage.
backstage	3.
	syl	back+stage
	pron	<2b@k1stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated backstage.
backstage	4.
	syl	back+stage
	pron	<2b@k1stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	away from public view.
backstairs	1.
	syl	back+stairs
	pron	<1b@k1ste*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a secondary staircase in a house, esp. one originally for the use of servants.
backstairs	2.
	syl	back+stairs
	pron	<1b@k1ste*z>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	usage	also
	def	underhand.
	exam	1	backstairs gossip.
backstay	1.
	syl	back+stay
	pron	<1b@k2stA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a stay leading aft from the upper part of a mast to the deck or stern.
backstay	2.
	syl	back+stay
	pron	<1b@k2stA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a supporting piece or arresting part.
backstay	3.
	syl	back+stay
	pron	<1b@k2stA>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that supports or strengthens the back of something, such as leather covering the back seam of a shoe.
backstitch	1.
	syl	back+stitch
	pron	<1b@k2stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong sewing stitch made by starting the next stitch at the middle or beginning of the preceding one.
backstitch	2.
	syl	back+stitch
	pron	<1b@k2stiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sew using this stitch.
back stop	1.
	syl	back stop
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a screen or fence to prevent balls leaving the playing area.
back stop	2.
	syl	back stop
	pos	n.
	def	a block or catch to prevent excessive backward movement, such as one on the sliding seat of a rowing boat.
back straight	0.
	syl	back straight
	pos	n.
	def	a straight part of a circuit, esp. of an athletics track, furthest from the finishing point.
backstreet	1.
	syl	back+street
	pron	<1b@k2strEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in a town remote from the main roads.
backstreet	2.
	syl	back+street
	pron	<1b@k2strEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting illicit activities regarded as likely to take place in such a street.
	exam	1	a backstreet abortion.
back stretch	0.
	syl	back stretch
	pos	n.
	def	a horse-racing term for {back straight}.
backstroke	1.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {back crawl}.
backstroke	1.a.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke performed on the back, using backward circular strokes of each arm and flipper movements of the feet.
backstroke	1.b.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the backstroke champion.
backstroke	2.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a return stroke or blow.
backstroke	3.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a backhanded stroke.
backstroke	4.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bell-ringing.
	def	the upward movement of the bell rope as the bell swings back and forth. Compare {handstroke}.
backstroke	5.
	syl	back+stroke
	pron	<1b@k2str*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim the backstroke.
backswept	1.
	syl	back+swept
	pron	<1b@k2swept>
	pos	adj.
	def	slanting backwards.
backswept	2.
	syl	back+swept
	pron	<1b@k2swept>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {sweptback}.
backsword	1.
	syl	back+sword
	pron	<1b@k2sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {broadsword}.
backsword	2.
	syl	back+sword
	pron	<1b@k2sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {back+swords+man}. a person who uses the backsword.
backsword	3.
	syl	back+sword
	pron	<1b@k2sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a fencing stick with a basket-like protective hilt.
back-to-back	1.
	syl	back-to-back
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	facing in opposite directions, often with the backs touching.
back-to-back	2.
	syl	back-to-back
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Chiefly Brit. of urban houses
	def	built so that their backs are adjacent or separated only by a narrow alley.
back-to-back	3.
	syl	back-to-back
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	consecutive.
back-to-back	4.
	syl	back-to-back
	pos	n.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	a house or terrace built in back-to-back style.
backtrack	1.
	syl	back+track
	pron	<1b@k2tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to return by the same route by which one has come.
backtrack	2.
	syl	back+track
	pron	<1b@k2tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to retract or reverse one's opinion, action, policy, etc.
back up	1.
	syl	back up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or assist.
back up	2.
	syl	back up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Cricket. of a nonstriking batsman
	def	to move down the wicket in readiness for a run as a ball is bowled.
back up	3.
	syl	back up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	of water
	def	to accumulate.
back up	4.
	syl	back up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to print the second side of (a sheet).
back up	5.
	syl	back up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to make a copy of (a data file), esp. for storage in another place as a security copy.
back up	6.
	syl	back up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to repeat an action immediately.
backup	infl
	head	back up
	syl	back+up.
	pos	n.
back up	7.
	syl	back up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a support or reinforcement.
back up	8.a.
	syl	back up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a reserve or substitute.
back up	8.b.
	syl	back up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	backup troops.
back up	9.
	syl	back up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the overflow from a blocked drain or pipe.
back-up light	0.
	syl	back-up light
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {reversing light}.
backveld	ety	Afrikaans, from back #7{back %1}#7+ velt field
backveld	0.
	syl	back+veld
	pron	<1b@kfelt>, <-velt>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a remote sparsely populated rural area.
backvelder	sub
	head	backveld
	syl	back+veld+er
	pos	n.
backward	1.
	syl	back+ward
	pron	<1b@kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	directed towards the rear.
	exam	1	a backward glance.
backward	2.
	syl	back+ward
	pron	<1b@kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	retarded in physical, material, or intellectual development.
	exam	1	backward countries;
	exam	2	a backward child.
backward	3.a.
	syl	back+ward
	pron	<1b@kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the past; conservative or reactionary.
backward	3.b.
	syl	back+ward
	pron	<1b@kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	backward-looking.
backward	4.
	syl	back+ward
	pron	<1b@kw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	reluctant or bashful.
	exam	1	a backward lover.
backward	5.
	syl	back+ward
	pron	<1b@kw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {backwards}.
backwardly	sub
	head	backward
	syl	back+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
backwardness	sub
	head	backward
	syl	back+ward+ness
	pos	n.
backwardation	1.
	syl	back+ward:a+tion
	pron	<2b@kw*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	on the London Stock Exchange
	def	postponement, usually speculative, of delivery by a seller of securities until the next settlement period.
backwardation	2.
	syl	back+ward:a+tion
	pron	<2b@kw*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fee paid by the seller to the purchaser for such postponement.
backwardation	xref
	syl	back+ward:a+tion
	pron	<2b@kw*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {contango}.
backward	alt
	head	backwards
	or	backwards
	syl	back+ward
	pos	adv.
backwards	1.
	or	backward
	syl	back+wards
	pron	<1b@kw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the rear.
backwards	2.
	or	backward
	syl	back+wards
	pron	<1b@kw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the back foremost.
backwards	3.
	or	backward
	syl	back+wards
	pron	<1b@kw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the reverse of usual order or direction.
backwards	4.
	or	backward
	syl	back+wards
	pron	<1b@kw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or towards the past.
backwards	5.
	or	backward
	syl	back+wards
	pron	<1b@kw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	into a worse state.
	exam	1	the patient was slipping backwards.
backwards	6.
	or	backward
	syl	back+wards
	pron	<1b@kw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the point of origin.
lean	infl
	head	backwards
	or	fall over backwards
	syl	lean
fall over backwards	infl
	head	backwards
	or	lean
	syl	fall over backwards.
bend	7.
	head	backwards
	syl	bend
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a special effort, esp. in order to please.
know backwards	8.
	head	backwards
	syl	know backwards.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to understand completely.
backwash	1.
	syl	back+wash
	pron	<1b@k2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a dashing movement of water, such as that of retreating waves. Compare {swash}.
backwash	2.
	syl	back+wash
	pron	<1b@k2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	water washed backwards by the motion of oars or other propelling devices.
backwash	3.
	syl	back+wash
	pron	<1b@k2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the backward flow of air set up by an aircraft's engines.
backwash	4.
	syl	back+wash
	pron	<1b@k2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition resulting from a previous event; repercussion.
backwash	5.
	syl	back+wash
	pron	<1b@k2woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove oil from (combed wool).
backwater	1.
	syl	back+wa:ter
	pron	<1b@k2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of stagnant water connected to a river.
backwater	2.
	syl	back+wa:ter
	pron	<1b@k2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	water held or driven back, as by a dam, flood, or tide.
backwater	3.
	syl	back+wa:ter
	pron	<1b@k2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an isolated, backward, or intellectually stagnant place or condition.
back water	infl
	head	backwater
	syl	back wa+ter.
	pos	vb.
backwater	4.
	syl	back+wa:ter
	pron	<1b@k2wc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reverse the direction of a boat, esp. to push the oars of a rowing boat.
backwoods	1.
	syl	back+woods
	pron	<1b@kwudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	partially cleared, sparsely populated forests.
backwoods	2.
	syl	back+woods
	pron	<1b@kwudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any remote sparsely populated place.
backwoods	3.
	syl	back+woods
	pron	<1b@kwudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, from, or like the backwoods.
backwoods	4.
	syl	back+woods
	pron	<1b@kwudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	modifier
	def	uncouth; rustic.
backwoodsmen	infl
	head	backwoodsman
	syl	back+woods+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
backwoodsman	1.
	syl	back+woods+man
	pron	<1b@k2wudzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person from the backwoods.
backwoodsman	2.
	syl	back+woods+man
	pron	<1b@k2wudzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an uncouth or rustic person.
backwoodsman	3.
	syl	back+woods+man
	pron	<1b@k2wudzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a peer who rarely attends the House of Lords.
back yard	1.
	syl	back yard
	pos	n.
	def	a yard at the back of a house, etc.
in one's own back yard	2.
	head	back yard
	syl	in one's own back yard.
	def	close at hand.
baclava	0.
	syl	bac+la+va
	pron	<1ba:kl*2va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {baklava}.
Bacolod	0.
	syl	Ba+co+lod
	pron	<b*1kol*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the Philippines, on the NW coast of Negros Island. Pop.: 196492 (1975 est.).
bacon	ety	C12: from Old French bacon, from Old High German bahho; related to Old Saxon baco; see #7{back %1}
bacon	1.
	syl	ba+con
	pron	<1bAk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	meat from the back and sides of a pig, dried, salted, and usually smoked.
bacon	2.a.
	syl	ba+con
	pron	<1bAk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to achieve success.
bacon	2.b.
	syl	ba+con
	pron	<1bAk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide material support.
save one's bacon	3.
	head	bacon
	syl	save one's bacon.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to escape from a dangerous or difficult situation.
Francis	1.
	head	Bacon
	syl	Fran:cis
	def	Baron Verulam, Viscount St. Albans. 1561-1626, English philosopher, statesman, and essayist; described the inductive method of reasoning: his works include (1625), (1605), and (1620).
Francis	2.
	head	Bacon
	syl	Fran:cis.
	def	born 1909, Irish painter, noted for his distorted, richly coloured human figures, dogs, and carcasses.
Roger	3.
	head	Bacon
	syl	Rog:er.
	def	??1214-92, English Franciscan monk, scholar, and scientist: stressed the importance of experiment, demonstrated that air is required for combustion, and first used lenses to correct vision. His (1266) is a compendium of all the sciences of his age. &- {Ba+co+ni@.an} (be$I#!k$$$un$I$$n)
bacon-and-eggs	0.
	syl	ba:con-and-eggs
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bird's-foot trefoil}.
baconer	0.
	syl	ba+con+er
	pron	<1bAk*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pig that weighs between 83 and 101 kg, from which bacon is cut.
bact	0.
	syl	bact.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bacteria(l).
bacteremia	alt
	head	bacteraemia
	or	bacteraemia
	syl	bac+te+re+mi:a
	pron	<2b@kt*1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
bacteraemia	0.
	or	bacteremia
	syl	bac+te+rae+mi:a
	pron	<2b@kt*1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of bacteria in the blood.
bacteria	ety	C19: plural of New Latin bacterium, from Greek bakt*_erion, literally: a little stick, from baktron rod, staff
bacterium	infl
	head	bacteria
	syl	bac+te+ri:um
	pron	<-ri*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
bacteria	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri:a
	pron	<b@k1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a large group of typically unicellular microorganisms, usually classified as plants. Most bacteria are parasites (many of which cause disease) or saprophytes and reproduce by fission.
bacterial	sub
	head	bacteria
	syl	bac+1te+ri:al
	pos	adj.
bacterially	sub
	head	bacteria
	syl	bac+1te+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
bacteria bed	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri:a bed
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of sand or gravel used to expose sewage effluent, in its final stages, to air and the action of microorganisms. Compare {{filter bed} (sense 1)}.
bacterial plaque	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri:al plaque
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {dental plaque}.
bactericide	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri+cide
	pron	<b@k1ti*ri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance able to destroy bacteria.
bactericidal	sub
	head	bactericide
	syl	bac+2te+ri+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
bacterin	0.
	syl	bac+te+rin
	pron	<1b@kt*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a vaccine prepared from bacteria.
bacterio-	ety	New Latin, from #7bacteria 
bacteri-	infl
	head	bacterio-
	syl	bac:te:ri-
bacteriol	1.
	syl	bacteriol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bacteriological.
bacteriol	2.
	syl	bacteriol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bacteriology.
bacteriology	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri+ol+o:gy
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the study of bacteria.
bacteriological	sub
	head	bacteriology
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
bacteriologically	sub
	head	bacteriology
	syl	bac+2te+ri:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bacteriologist	sub
	head	bacteriology
	syl	bac+2te+ri+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
bacteriolysis	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri+ol:y+sis
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri1olisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of bacteria, esp. by antibodies.
bacteriolytic	sub
	head	bacteriolysis
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+lyt+ic
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri*?!1litik>
	pos	adj.
bacteriophage	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+phage
	pron	<b@k1ti*ri*2fAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a virus that is parasitic in a bacterium and multiplies within its host, which is destroyed when the new viruses are released. Often shortened to {phage}.
bacteriophagic	sub
	head	bacteriophage
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+phag+ic
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri*1f@Jik>
	pos	adj.
bacteriophagous	sub
	head	bacteriophage
	syl	bac+te+ri+oph:a+gous
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri1of*g*s>
	pos	adj.
bacteriostases	infl
	head	bacteriostasis
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+sta+ses
	pron	<-1stAsEz>, <-1st@sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bacteriostasis	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+sta+sis
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri*u1stAsis>, <-1st@sis>
	pos	n.
	def	inhibition of the growth and reproduction of bacteria, esp. by the action of a chemical agent.
bacteriostatic	sub
	head	bacteriostasis
	syl	bac+te+ri:o+stat+ic
	pron	<b@k2ti*ri*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
bacteriostatically	sub
	head	bacteriostasis
	syl	bac+2te+ri:o+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bacterium	0.
	syl	bac+te+ri:um
	pron	<b@k1ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	singular of {bacteria}.
bacteroid	1.
	syl	bac+ter+oid
	pron	<1b@kt*2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a bacterium.
bacteroid	2.
	syl	bac+ter+oid
	pron	<1b@kt*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any rodlike bacterium of the genus occurring in the gut of man and animals.
Bactria	0.
	syl	Bac+tri:a
	pron	<1b@ktri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of SW Asia, between the Hindu Kush mountains and the Oxus River: forms the present district of Balkh in N Afghanistan.
Bactrian	sub
	head	Bactria
	syl	Bac+tri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Bactrian camel	0.
	syl	Bac+tri:an cam+el
	pos	n.
	def	a two-humped camel, used as a beast of burden in the cold deserts of central Asia. Compare {Arabian camel}.
baculiform	ety	C19: from baculi-, from Latin baculum walking stick+-#7form 
baculiform	0.
	syl	ba+cu+li+form
	pron	<b*1kju:li2fc:m>, <1b@kju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a rod.
	exam	1	baculiform fungal spores.
baculum	ety	C20: New Latin, from Latin: stick, staff
bacula	infl
	head	baculum
	or	baculums
	syl	bac:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baculums	infl
	head	baculum
	or	bacula
	syl	bac:u+lums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baculum	0.
	syl	bac:u+lum
	pron	<1b@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a bony support in the penis of certain mammals, esp. the carnivores.
bad	ety	C13: probably from b@ad-, as the first element of Old English b*_@addel hermaphrodite, b*_@adling sodomite &- #!bad+dish adj. &- #!bad+ness n. #e Usage. See at good.
worse	infl
	head	bad
	syl	worse
	pos	adj.
worst	infl
	head	bad
	syl	worst.
	pos	adj.
bad	H1.1.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not good; of poor quality; inadequate; inferior.
	exam	1	bad workmanship;
	exam	2	bad soil;
	exam	3	bad light for reading.
bad	H1.2.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	lacking skill or talent; incompetent.
	exam	1	a bad painter;
	exam	2	bad at sports.
bad	H1.3.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	harmful.
	exam	1	bad air;
	exam	2	smoking is bad for you.
bad	H1.4.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	immoral; evil.
	exam	1	a bad life.
bad	H1.5.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	naughty; mischievous; disobedient.
	exam	1	a bad child.
bad	H1.6.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	rotten; decayed; spoiled.
	exam	1	a bad egg.
bad	H1.7.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	severe; intense.
	exam	1	a bad headache.
bad	H1.8.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	incorrect; wrong; faulty.
	exam	1	bad pronunciation.
bad	H1.9.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	ill or in pain (esp. in the phrase {feel bad) }.
bad	H1.10.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	regretful, sorry, or upset (esp. in the phrase {feel bad about) }.
bad	H1.11.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfavourable; distressing.
	exam	1	bad news;
	exam	2	a bad business.
bad	H1.12.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive; unpleasant; disagreeable.
	exam	1	bad language;
	exam	2	bad temper.
bad	H1.13.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not valid or sound; void.
	exam	1	a bad cheque.
bad	H1.14.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not recoverable.
	exam	1	a bad debt.
go from bad to worse	15.
	head	bad
	syl	go from bad to worse.
	def	to deteriorate even more.
go bad	16.
	head	bad
	syl	go bad.
	def	to putrefy; spoil.
bad	H1.17.a.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	seriously ill, through sickness or injury.
bad	H1.17.b.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	in trouble of any kind.
in someone's bad books	18.
	head	bad
	syl	in someone's bad books.
	def	See {{book} (sense 16)}.
make the best of a bad job	19.
	head	bad
	syl	make the best of a bad job.
	def	to manage as well as possible in unfavourable circumstances.
not bad	20.
	head	bad
	or	not so bad
	syl	not bad
	qual	Informal.
	def	passable; fair; fairly good.
not half bad	21.
	head	bad
	syl	not half bad.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very good.
too bad	22.
	head	bad
	syl	too bad.
	usage	Informal. often used dismissively
	def	regrettable.
bad	H1.23.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Slang. chiefly U.S. Negro usage, also found in jazz contexts
	def	good; fine.
bad	H1.24.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	unfortunate or unpleasant events collectively (often in the phrase {take the bad with the good) }.
bad	H1.25.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an immoral or degenerate state (often in the phrase {go to the bad}) .
bad	H1.26.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the debit side of an account.
	exam	1	@P200 to the bad.
in bad with	27.
	head	bad
	syl	in bad with.
	qual	Informal.
	def	out of favour with. {~}
bad	H1.28.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	badly.
	exam	1	to want something bad.
bad	H2.0.
	syl	bad
	pron	<b@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {bade}.
Badajoz	0.
	syl	Ba+da+joz
	pron	<1b@d*2hoz>, Spanish <2baDa1$xoT>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Spain: strategically positioned near the frontier with Portugal. Pop.: 101110 (1970).
Badalona	0.
	syl	Ba+da+lo+na
	pron	Spanish <2baDa1lona>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Spain: an industrial suburb of Barcelona. Pop.: 162888 (1970).
bad blood	0.
	syl	bad blood
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of intense hatred or hostility; enmity.
badderlocks	ety	C18: of unknown origin
badderlocks	0.
	syl	bad+der+locks
	pron	<1b@d*2loks>
	pos	n.
	def	a seaweed, that has long brownish-green fronds and is eaten in parts of N Europe.
baddy	alt
	head	baddie
	or	baddie
	syl	bad+dy
	pron	<1b@di>
	pos	n.
baddies	infl
	head	baddie
	syl	bad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baddie	0.
	or	baddy
	syl	bad+die
	pron	<1b@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bad character in a story, film, etc., esp. an opponent of the hero.
bad	alt
	head	bade
	or	bade
	syl	bad
	pos	vb.
bade	0.
	or	bad
	syl	bade
	pron	<b@d>, <bAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {bid}.
Baden	0.
	syl	Ba+den
	pron	<1ba:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of West Germany, now part of Baden-W*"urttemberg.
Baden-Baden	0.
	syl	Ba:den-Ba:den
	pos	n.
	def	a spa in SW West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg. Pop.: 36900 (1970).
Robert Stephenson Smyth	infl
	head	Baden-Powell
	syl	Rob:ert Ste:phen:son Smyth
	pron	<smiT>, <smIT>
	pos	n.
Baden-Powell	0.
	syl	Ba:den-Pow:ell
	pron	<1bAdN> <1p*u*l>, <1pau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Baden-Powell. 1857-1941, British general, noted for his defence of Mafeking (1899-1900) in the Boer War; founder of the Boy Scouts (1908) and (with his sister Agnes) the Girl Guides (1910).
Baden-Wurttemberg	0.
	syl	Ba:den-W*"urt:tem+berg
	pron	German <1ba:dN> <1vyrt*m2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW West Germany. Capital: Stuttgart. Pop.: 8895048 (1970). Area: 35742 sq. km (13800 sq. miles).
badge	ety	C14: from Norman French bage; related to Anglo-Latin bagia 
badge	1.
	syl	badge
	pron	<b@J>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing emblem or mark worn to signify membership, employment, achievement, etc.
badge	2.
	syl	badge
	pron	<b@J>
	pos	n.
	def	any revealing feature or mark.
badger	ety	C16: variant of badgeard, probably from #7badge (from the white mark on its forehead)+-#7ard 
badger	1.
	syl	badg+er
	pron	<1b@J*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various stocky omnivorous musteline mammals of the subfamily such as ({Eurasian badger}) , occurring in Europe, Asia, and North America: order (carnivores). They are typically large burrowing animals, with strong claws and a thick coat striped black and white on the head. Compare {ferret badger, hog badger}.
honey badger	2.
	head	badger
	syl	honey badger.
	def	another name for {ratel}.
badger	3.
	syl	badg+er
	pron	<1b@J*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pester or harass.
Bad Godesberg	0.
	syl	Bad Go+des+berg
	pron	German <ba:t> <1go:d*sberk>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for {Godesberg}.
badinage	ety	C17: from French, from badiner to jest, banter, from Old Proven*,cal badar to gape
badinage	0.
	syl	bad:i+nage
	pron	<1b@di2na:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	playful or frivolous repartee or banter.
Bad Lands	0.
	syl	Bad Lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a deeply eroded barren region of SW South Dakota and NW Nebraska.
badlands	0.
	syl	bad+lands
	pron	<1b@d2l@ndz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any deeply eroded barren area.
worse	infl
	head	badly
	syl	worse
	pos	adv.
worst	infl
	head	badly
	syl	worst.
	pos	adv.
badly	1.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	poorly; defectively; in?!adequately.
	exam	1	the chair is badly made.
badly	2.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	unfavourably; unsuccessfully; unfortunately.
	exam	1	our scheme worked out badly.
badly	3.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	severely; gravely.
	exam	1	he was badly hurt.
badly	4.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	incorrectly or inaccurately.
	exam	1	to speak German badly.
badly	5.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	improperly; naughtily; wickedly.
	exam	1	to behave badly.
badly	6.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	without humanity; cruelly.
	exam	1	to treat badly.
badly	7.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	very much (esp. in the phrases {need badly, badly in need of, want badly}) .
badly	8.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	regretfully.
	exam	1	he felt badly about it.
badly off	9.
	head	badly
	syl	badly off.
	def	poor; impoverished.
badly	10.
	syl	bad+ly
	pron	<1b@dli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	usage	postpositive
	def	ill; poorly.
badmen	infl
	head	badman
	syl	bad+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
badman	0.
	syl	bad+man
	pron	<1b@d2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a hired gunman, outlaw, or criminal.
badminton	1.
	syl	bad+min+ton
	pron	<1b@dmint*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played with rackets and a shuttlecock, which is hit back and forth across a high net.
badminton	2.
	syl	bad+min+ton
	pron	<1b@dmint*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {badminton cup}. a long refreshing drink of claret with soda water and sugar.
bad-mouth	0.
	syl	bad-mouth
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to speak unfavourably about.
bad news	0.
	syl	bad news
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	someone or something regarded as undesirable.
	exam	1	he's bad news around here.
Pietro	infl
	head	Badoglio
	syl	Pie:tro
	pron	<1pje:tro>
	pos	n.
Badoglio	0.
	syl	Ba:do:glio
	pron	Italian <ba1dc$y$yo>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1956, Italian marshal; premier (1943-44) following Mussolini's downfall: arranged an armistice with the Allies (1943).
Baeda	0.
	syl	Bae:da
	pron	<1bEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name of {Bede}.
Baedeker	1.
	syl	Bae+de+ker
	pron	<1bAdik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of travel guidebooks issued by the German publisher Karl Baedeker (1801-59) or his firm.
Baedeker	2.
	syl	Bae+de+ker
	pron	<1bAdik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any guidebook.
Baedeker raid	0.
	syl	Bae+de+ker raid
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one of the German air raids in 1942 on places of cultural and historical importance in England.
bael	ety	C17: from Hindi bel 
bael	1.
	syl	bael
	pron	<1bA*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiny Indian rutaceous tree,
bael	2.
	syl	bael
	pron	<1bA*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible thick-shelled fruit of this tree.
Johann Friedrich Wilhelm Adolf von	infl
	head	Baeyer
	syl	Jo:hann Frie:drich Wil:helm A:dolf von
	pron	<1jo:han> <1frEdri*,c> <1vilhelm> <1a:dclf> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Baeyer	0.
	syl	Bae:yer
	pron	German <1bI*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1835-1917, German chemist, noted for the synthesis of indigo: Nobel prize for chemistry 1905.
Joan	infl
	head	Baez
	syl	Joan.
	pos	n.
Baez	0.
	syl	Ba:ez
	pron	<bI1ez>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1941, U.S. rock and folk singer, guitarist, and songwriter, noted for the pure quality of her voice and for her committed pacifist and protest songs.
Baffin Bay	ety	named after William Baffin, 17th-century English navigator
Baffin Bay	0.
	syl	Baf+fin Bay
	pron	<1b@fin>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Northwest Passage, situated between Baffin Island and Greenland.
Baffin Island	ety	see B#7affin B#7ay 
Baffin Island	0.
	syl	Baf+fin Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island of the Canadian Arctic, between Greenland and Hudson Bay. Pop.: about 2000. Area: 476560 sq. km (184000 sq. miles).
baffle	ety	C16: perhaps from Scottish dialect bachlen to condemn publicly
baffle	1.
	syl	baf+fle
	pron	<1b@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perplex; bewilder; puzzle.
baffle	2.
	syl	baf+fle
	pron	<1b@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to frustrate (plans, efforts, etc.).
baffle	3.
	syl	baf+fle
	pron	<1b@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check, restrain, or regulate (the flow of a fluid or the emission of sound or light).
baffle	4.
	syl	baf+fle
	pron	<1b@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a baffle.
baffle	5.
	syl	baf+fle
	pron	<1b@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to cheat or trick. {~}
baffle	6.
	syl	baf+fle
	pron	<1b@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {baffle board, baffle plate}. a plate or mechanical device designed to restrain or regulate the flow of a fluid, the emission of light or sound, or the distribution of sound, esp. in a loudspeaker or microphone.
bafflement	sub
	head	baffle
	syl	baf+fle+ment
	pos	n.
baffler	sub
	head	baffle
	syl	baf+fler
	pos	n.
bafflingly	sub
	head	baffle
	syl	baf+fling+ly
	pos	adv.
bag	ety	C13: probably from Old Norse baggi; related to Old French bague bundle, pack, Medieval Latin baga chest, sack, Flemish bagge 
bag	1.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible container with an opening at one end.
bag	2.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bagful}. the contents of or amount contained in such a container.
bag	3.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various measures of quantity, such as a bag containing 1 hundredweight of coal.
bag	4.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of portable luggage.
bag	5.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {handbag}.
bag	6.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that hangs loosely, sags, or is shaped like a bag, such as a loose fold of skin under the eyes or the bulging part of a sail.
bag	7.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	any pouch or sac forming part of the body of an animal, esp. the udder of a cow.
bag	8.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	the quantity of quarry taken in a single hunting trip or by a single hunter.
bag	9.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory slang.
	def	an ugly or bad-tempered woman or girl (often in the phrase {old bag}) .
bag	10.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a measure of marijuana, heroin, etc., in folded paper.
bag	11.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person's particular taste, field of skill, interest, activity, etc..
	exam	1	blues is his bag.
bag	12.a.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	with all one's belongings.
bag	12.b.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	entirely.
a bag of bones	13.
	head	bag
	syl	a bag of bones.
	def	a lean creature.
in the bag	14.
	head	bag
	syl	in the bag.
	qual	Slang.
	def	almost assured of succeeding or being obtained.
the (whole) bag of tricks	15.
	head	bag
	syl	the (whole) bag of tricks.
	qual	Informal.
	def	every device; everything.
bags	infl
	head	bag
	syl	bags
	pos	vb.
bagging	infl
	head	bag
	syl	bag+ging
	pos	vb.
bagged	infl
	head	bag
	syl	bagged.
	pos	vb.
bag	16.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a bag.
bag	17.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bulge or cause to bulge; swell.
bag	18.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to capture or kill, as in hunting.
bag	19.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch, seize, or steal.
bag	20.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hang loosely; sag.
bag	21.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to reserve or secure the right to do or to have something.
	exam	1	he bagged the best chair.
bag	22.
	syl	bag
	pron	<b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to criticize; disparage.
Baganda	0.
	syl	Ba+gan+da
	pron	<b*1g@nd*>, <-1ga:n->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	a Negroid people of E Africa living chiefly in Uganda. See also {Ganda, Luganda}.
bagasse	ety	C19: from French, from Spanish bagazo dregs, refuse, from baga husk, from Latin b*_aca berry
bagasse	1.
	syl	ba+gasse
	pron	<b*1g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the dry pulp remaining after the extraction of juice from sugar cane or other similar plants: used as fuel, for making fibreboard, paper, etc.
bagasse	2.
	syl	ba+gasse
	pron	<b*1g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {megass, megasse}. a type of paper made from bagasse fibres.
bagatelle	ety	C17: from French, from Italian bagattella, from (dialect) bagatta a little possession, from baga a possession, probably from Latin b*_aca berry
bagatelle	1.
	syl	bag:a+telle
	pron	<2b@g*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	something of little value or significance; trifle.
bagatelle	2.
	syl	bag:a+telle
	pron	<2b@g*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a board game in which balls are struck into holes, with pins as obstacles; pinball.
bagatelle	3.
	syl	bag:a+telle
	pron	<2b@g*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bar billiards}.
bagatelle	4.
	syl	bag:a+telle
	pron	<2b@g*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a short light piece of music, esp. for piano.
Bagdad	0.
	syl	Bag+dad
	pron	<b@g1d@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Baghdad}.
Walter	infl
	head	Bagehot
	syl	Wal:ter.
	pos	n.
Bagehot	0.
	syl	Bage:hot
	pron	<1b@J*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1826-77, English economist and journalist: editor of author of (1867), (1872), and (1873).
bagel	ety	from Yiddish beygel, ultimately from Old High German boug ring 
beigel	alt
	head	bagel
	or	bagel
	syl	bei+gel
	pron	<1bAgL>
	pos	n.
bagel	0.
	or	beigel
	syl	ba+gel
	pron	<1bAgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard ring-shaped bread roll, characteristic of Jewish baking.
baggage	ety	C15: from Old French bagage, from bague a bundle, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse baggi #7bag 
baggage	1.a.
	syl	bag+gage
	pron	<1b@giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	suitcases, bags, etc., packed for a journey; luggage.
baggage	2.
	syl	bag+gage
	pron	<1b@giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an army's portable equipment.
baggage	3.a.
	syl	bag+gage
	pron	<1b@giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a pert young woman.
baggage	3.b.
	syl	bag+gage
	pron	<1b@giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an immoral woman or prostitute.
bagging	0.
	syl	bag+ging
	pron	<1b@giG>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse woven cloth; sacking.
baggier	infl
	head	baggy
	syl	bag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
baggiest	infl
	head	baggy
	syl	bag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
baggy	H1.0.
	syl	bag+gy
	pron	<1b@gi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes
	def	hanging loosely; puffed out.
baggily	sub
	head	baggy
	syl	bag+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
bagginess	sub
	head	baggy
	syl	bag+gi+ness
	pos	n.
baggies	infl
	head	baggy
	syl	bag+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baggy	H2.0.
	syl	bag+gy
	pron	<1b@gi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bagie}.
bagh	ety	Urdu
bagh	0.
	syl	bagh
	pron	<ba:g>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Pakistan
	def	a garden.
Bagdad	alt
	head	Baghdad
	or	Baghdad
	syl	Bag+dad
	pron	<b@g1d@d>
	pos	n.
Baghdad	0.
	or	Bagdad
	syl	Bagh+dad
	pron	<b@g1d@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Iraq, on the River Tigris: capital of the Abbasid Caliphate (762-1258). Pop.: 2183760 (1970 est.).
Baghlan	0.
	syl	Bagh+lan
	pron	<b@g1la:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Afghanistan: sugar refining. Pop.: 110874 (1973 est.).
bagie	ety	perhaps from #7rutabaga 
baggy	alt
	head	bagie
	or	bagie
	syl	bag+gy
	pos	n.
bagies	infl
	head	bagie
	syl	ba+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bagie	0.
	or	baggy
	syl	ba+gie
	pron	<1bAgi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northumbrian dialect.
	def	a turnip.
bagmen	infl
	head	bagman
	syl	bag+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bagman	1.
	syl	bag+man
	pron	<1b@gm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a travelling salesman.
bagman	2.
	syl	bag+man
	pron	<1b@gm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who collects or distributes money for racketeers.
bagman	3.
	syl	bag+man
	pron	<1b@gm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tramp or swagman, esp. one on horseback.
bagnette	0.
	syl	bag+nette
	pron	<1b@gnet>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {{baguette} (sense 3)}.
bagnio	ety	C16: from Italian bagno, from Latin balneum bath, from Greek balaneion 
bagnios	infl
	head	bagnio
	syl	bagn:ios.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bagnio	1.
	syl	bagn:io
	pron	<1ba:nj*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a brothel.
bagnio	2.
	syl	bagn:io
	pron	<1ba:nj*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an oriental prison for slaves.
bagnio	3.
	syl	bagn:io
	pron	<1ba:nj*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an Italian or Turkish bathhouse.
bagpipe	ety	C14: probably a translation of Low German sakp*_ipe; see #7{sack %1}#7, {pipe %1}; related to Dutch zakpijpe 
bagpipe	0.
	syl	bag+pipe
	pron	<1b@g2pIp>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the bagpipes.
bagpipes	0.
	syl	bag+pipes
	pron	<1b@g2pIps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of a family of musical wind instruments in which sounds are produced in reed pipes supplied with air from a bag inflated either by the player's mouth, as in the {Irish bagpipes} or {Highland bagpipes} of Scotland, or by arm-operated bellows, as in the {Northumbrian bagpipes}.
bags	1.
	syl	bags
	pron	<b@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lot; a great deal.
bags	2.
	syl	bags
	pron	<b@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {Oxford bags}.
bags	3.
	syl	bags
	pron	<b@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	any pair of trousers.
bags	4.
	syl	bags
	pron	<b@gz>
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also: {bags I}. an indication of the desire to do, be, or have something.
baguette	ety	C18: from French, from Italian bacchetta a little stick, from bacchio rod, from Latin baculum walking stick
baguet	alt
	head	baguette
	or	baguette
	syl	ba+guet
	pron	<b@1get>
	pos	n.
baguette	1.
	or	baguet
	syl	ba+guette
	pron	<b@1get>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gem cut as a long rectangle.
baguette	2.
	or	baguet
	syl	ba+guette
	pron	<b@1get>
	pos	n.
	def	the shape of such a gem.
baguette	3.
	or	baguet
	syl	ba+guette
	pron	<b@1get>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a small moulding having a semicircular cross section.
baguette	4.
	or	baguet
	syl	ba+guette
	pron	<b@1get>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow French stick loaf.
Baguio	0.
	syl	Ba+gui:o
	pron	<1b@gi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the N Philippines, on N Luzon: summer capital of the Republic. Pop.: 84538 (1970).
bagwash	1.
	syl	bag+wash
	pron	<1b@g2woS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	a laundry that washes clothes without drying or pressing them.
bagwash	2.
	syl	bag+wash
	pron	<1b@g2woS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	the clothes so washed.
bagwig	0.
	syl	bag+wig
	pron	<1b@g2wig>
	pos	n.
	def	an 18th-century wig with hair pushed back into a bag.
bagworm	1.
	syl	bag+worm
	pron	<1b@g2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of moths of the family which typically constructs and inhabits a protective case of silk covered with grass, leaves, etc.
bagworm moth	2.
	head	bagworm
	syl	bagworm moth.
	def	any moth of the family
bah	0.
	syl	bah
	pron	<ba:>, <b@>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of contempt or disgust.
bahadur	ety	C18: from Hindi bah*_adur hero, from Persian: valiant
bahadur	0.
	syl	ba+ha+dur
	pron	<b*1ha:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often in combination
	def	a title formerly conferred by the British on distinguished Indians.
Bahai	ety	from Persian bah*_a'*_i, literally: of glory, from bah*_a' u'll*_ah glory of God, from Arabic
Bahai	1.
	syl	Ba+ha:i
	pron	<b*1ha:i>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of Bahaism.
Bahai	2.
	syl	Ba+ha:i
	pron	<b*1ha:i>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Bahaism.
Bahaism	0.
	syl	Ba+ha+ism
	pron	<b*1ha:iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious system founded in 1863 by Baha'ullah, based on Babism and emphasizing the value of all religions and the spiritual unity of all mankind. &- {Ba+#!ha+ist} {Ba+#!ha+ite}
Bahama Islands	alt
	head	Bahamas
	or	Bahamas
	syl	Ba+ha+ma Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
The	infl
	head	Bahamas
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Bahamas	0.
	or	Bahama Islands
	syl	Ba+ha+mas
	pron	<b*1ha:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of over 700 coral islands (about 20 of which are inhabited) in the West Indies: a British colony from 1783 until 1964; an independent nation within the Commonwealth since 1973. Language: English. Currency: Bahamian dollar. Capital: Nassau. Pop.: 175192 (1970). Area: 11406 sq. km (4404 sq. miles).
Bahamian	sub
	head	Bahamas
	syl	Ba+ha+mi:an
	pron	<b*1hAmi*n>, <-1ha:->
	pos	adj. n.
Bahasa Indonesia	0.
	syl	Ba+ha+sa In+do+ne:si:a
	pron	<ba:1ha:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Indonesia: developed from the form of Malay formerly widely used as a trade language in SE Asia.
Baha'ullah	0.
	syl	Ba:ha':ul:lah
	pron	<2ba:ha:1ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1817-92, Persian religious leader: originally a Shiite Muslim, later a disciple of the Bab: founder of Bahaism.
Bahia	0.
	syl	Ba+hi:a
	pron	<b*1hE*>, Portuguese <ba1ia>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E Brazil, on the Atlantic coast. Capital: Salvador. Pop.: 7493470 (1970). Area: about 562000 sq. km (217000 sq. miles).
Bah'ia Blanca	0.
	syl	Ba+h*'i:a Blan+ca
	pron	Spanish <ba1ia> <1blaGka>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Argentina. Pop.: 175000 (1970).
Bahia de los Cochinos	0.
	syl	Ba+hi:a de los Co+chi+nos
	pron	<ba1ia> <DA>, <los> <ko1Cinos>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name of {Bay of Pigs}.
Bahrein	alt
	head	Bahrain
	or	Bahrain
	syl	Bah+rein
	pron	<ba:1rAn>
	pos	n.
Bahrain	0.
	or	Bahrein
	syl	Bah+rain
	pron	<ba:1rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an independent sheikdom on the Persian Gulf, consisting of several islands: under British protection until the declaration of independence in 1971. It has large oil reserves. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Cur?!rency: dinar. Capital: Manama. Pop.: 243000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 600 sq. km (232 sq. miles).
Bahraini	sub
	head	Bahrain
	or	Bahreini
	syl	Bah+1rai+ni
	pos	adj. n.
Bahreini	sub
	head	Bahrain
	or	Bahraini
	syl	Bah+1rei+ni
	pos	adj. n.
bahts	infl
	head	baht
	or	baht
	syl	bahts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baht	infl
	or	bahts
	syl	baht.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baht	0.
	syl	baht
	pron	<ba:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Thailand, divided into 100 satangs.
bahuvrihi	ety	from Sanskrit bahuvr*_ihi, itself this type of compound, from bahu much+ vr*_ih rice
bahuvrihi	1.
	syl	ba+hu+vri+hi
	pron	<2ba:hu:1vrEhE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a class of compound words consisting of two elements the first of which is a specific feature of the second.
bahuvrihi	2.
	syl	ba+hu+vri+hi
	pron	<2ba:hu:1vrEhE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a compound word of this type, such as
Lake	infl
	head	Baikal
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Baikal	0.
	syl	Bai+kal
	pron	<bI1ka:l>, <-1k@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the S Soviet Union, in SE Siberia: the largest freshwater lake in Eurasia and the deepest in the world. Greatest depth: over 1500 m (5000 ft.). Area: about 33670 sq. km (13000 sq. miles).
bail	ety	C14: from Old French: custody, from baillier to hand over, from Latin b*_aiul*_are to carry burdens, from b*_aiulus carrier, of obscure origin
bail	H1.1.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a sum of money by which a person is bound to take responsibility for the appearance in court of another person or himself, forfeited if the person fails to appear.
bail	H1.2.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the person or persons so binding themselves; surety.
bail	H1.3.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the system permitting release of a person from custody where such security has been taken.
	exam	1	he was released on bail.
jump bail	4.
	head	bail
	or	forfeit bail
	syl	jump bail
	qual	Law.
	def	to fail to appear in court to answer to a charge.
stand	5.
	head	bail
	or	go bail
	syl	stand
	qual	Law.
	def	to act as surety (for someone).
bail	H1.6.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to release or obtain the release of (a person) from custody, security having been made. {~} See also {bale out}.
bail	ety	C13: from Old French baille bucket, from Latin b*_aiulus carrier
bale	alt
	head	bail
	or	bail
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	vb.
bail	H2.0.
	or	bale
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to remove (water) from (a boat).
bailer	sub
	head	bail
	or	baler
	syl	bail+er
	pos	n.
baler	sub
	head	bail
	or	bailer
	syl	bal+er
	pos	n.
bail	ety	C18: from Old French baile stake, fortification, probably from Latin baculum stick
bail	H3.1.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	either of two small wooden bars placed across the tops of the stumps to form the wicket.
bail	H3.2.a.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a partition between stalls in a stable or barn, for horses.
bail	H3.2.b.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable dairy house built on wheels or skids.
bail	H3.3.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a framework in a cowshed used to secure the head of a cow during milking.
bail	H3.4.
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {bail up}.
bail	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse beygja to bend
bale	alt
	head	bail
	or	bail
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
bail	H4.1.
	or	bale
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the semicircular handle of a kettle, bucket, etc.
bail	H4.2.
	or	bale
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a semicircular support for a canopy.
bail	H4.3.
	or	bale
	syl	bail
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable bar on a typewriter that holds the paper against the platen.
bailable	1.
	syl	bail+a:ble
	pron	<1bAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	eligible for release on bail.
bailable	2.
	syl	bail+a:ble
	pron	<1bAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	admitting of bail.
	exam	1	a bailable offence.
bail bond	0.
	syl	bail bond
	pos	n.
	def	a document in which a prisoner and one or more sureties guarantee that the prisoner will attend the court hearing of the charges against him if he is released on bail.
Baile 'Atha Cliath	0.
	syl	Baile *'Atha Cli+ath
	pron	<blc:1klE>
	pos	n.
	def	the Irish Gaelic name for {Dublin}.
bailee	0.
	syl	bail:ee
	pron	<bA1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a person to whom goods are entrusted under a contract of bailment.
bailey	ety	C13: from Old French baille enclosed court, from bailler to enclose, from Late Latin b*_ajul*_are to bear (something heavy); see #7{bail %3}
bailey	0.
	syl	bai+ley
	pron	<1bAli>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost wall or court of a castle.
Nathan	infl
	head	Bailey
	or	Nathaniel
	syl	Na:than
	pos	n.
Nathaniel	infl
	head	Bailey
	or	Nathan
	syl	Na:than:iel.
	pos	n.
Bailey	0.
	syl	Bai:ley
	pron	<1bAli>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1742, English lexicographer: compiler of (1721-27), on which Dr. Johnson's dictionary was based.
Bailey bridge	ety	C20: named after Sir Donald Bailey (born 1901), its English designer
Bailey bridge	0.
	syl	Bai:ley bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary bridge made of prefabricated steel parts that can be rapidly assembled.
bailie	ety	C13: from Old French bailli, from earlier baillif #7bailiff 
bailie	1.
	syl	bail:ie
	pron	<1bAli>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a municipal magistrate.
bailie	2.
	syl	bail:ie
	pron	<1bAli>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete or dialect spelling of {bailiff}.
bailiff	ety	C13: from Old French baillif, from bail custody; see #7{bail %1}
bailiff	1.
	syl	bail+iff
	pron	<1bAlif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the agent or steward of a landlord or landowner.
bailiff	2.
	syl	bail+iff
	pron	<1bAlif>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheriff's officer who serves writs and sum?!monses, makes arrests, and ensures that the sentences of the court are carried out.
bailiff	3.
	syl	bail+iff
	pron	<1bAlif>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. formerly
	def	a high official having judicial powers.
bailiff	4.
	syl	bail+iff
	pron	<1bAlif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an official having custody of prisoners appearing in court.
bailiwick	ety	C15: from #7bailie +#7wick 
bailiwick	1.
	syl	bail:i+wick
	pron	<1bAliwik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction.
bailiwick	2.
	syl	bail:i+wick
	pron	<1bAliwik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's special field of interest, authority, or skill.
Bailly	0.
	syl	Bail+ly
	pron	<1bAli>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the largest craters on the moon, about 293 kilometres in diameter, lying in the SE quadrant.
bailment	1.
	syl	bail+ment
	pron	<1bAlm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a contractual delivery of goods in trust to a person for a specific purpose.
bailment	2.
	syl	bail+ment
	pron	<1bAlm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the act of granting bail.
bailor	0.
	syl	bail+or
	pron	<1bAl*>, <bA1lc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a person who delivers goods to another under a contract of bailment.
bailsmen	infl
	head	bailsman
	syl	bails+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bailsman	0.
	syl	bails+man
	pron	<1bAlzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who stands bail for another; surety.
bail up	1.
	syl	bail up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to confine (a cow) or (of a cow) to be confined by the head in a bail. See {bail} %3.
bail up	2.
	syl	bail up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	of a bushranger
	def	to tie up or hold under guard in order to rob.
bail up	3.
	syl	bail up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to submit to robbery without offering resistance.
bail up	4.
	syl	bail up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.; Informal.
	def	to accost or detain, esp. in conversation; buttonhole.
Baily's beads	ety	C19: named after Francis Baily (died 1844), English astronomer who described them
Baily's beads	0.
	syl	Bai+ly's beads
	pos	n.
	def	the brilliant points of sunlight that appear briefly around the moon, just before and after a total eclipse.
bainite	ety	C20: named after Edgar C. Bain (1891-1971), American physicist; see -#7{ite %1}
bainite	0.
	syl	bain+ite
	pron	<1bAnIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of iron and iron carbide found in incompletely hardened steels, produced when austenite is transformed at temperatures between the pearlite and martensite ranges.
bain-marie	ety	C19: from French, from Medieval Latin balneum Mariae, literally: bath of Mary, inaccurate translation of Medieval Greek kaminos Marios, literally: furnace of Miriam, alleged author of a treatise on alchemy
bains-marie	infl
	head	bain-marie
	syl	bains-ma:rie
	pron	<b*~ema1ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bain-marie	0.
	syl	bain-ma:rie
	pron	French. <b*~ema1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel for holding hot water, in which sauces and other dishes are gently cooked.
Bairam	ety	from Turkish bayr*_am 
Bairam	0.
	syl	Bai+ram
	pron	<bI1r@m>, <1bIr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Muslim festivals, one ({Lesser Bairam}) falling at the end of Ramadan, the other ({Greater Bairam}) 70 days later at the end of the Islamic year.
John Logie	infl
	head	Baird
	syl	John Lo:gie
	pron	<1l*ugi>
	pos	n.
Baird	0.
	syl	Baird
	pron	<be*d>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1946, Scottish engineer: inventor of a 240-line mechanically scanned system of television, replaced in 1935 by a 405-line electrically scanned system.
bairn	ety	Old English bearn; related to bearm lap, Old Norse, Old High German barn child
bairn	0.
	syl	bairn
	pron	<be*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a child.
Bruce	infl
	head	Bairnsfather
	syl	Bruce.
	pos	n.
Bairnsfather	0.
	syl	Bairns:fa:ther
	pron	<1be*nz2fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1959, English cartoonist, born in India: best known for his cartoons of the war in the trenches during World War I.
bait	ety	C13: from Old Norse beita to hunt, persecute; related to Old English b*_@atan to restrain, hunt, Old High German beizen 
bait	H1.1.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	something edible, such as soft bread paste, worms, pieces of meat, etc., fixed to a hook or in a trap to attract fish or animals.
bait	H1.2.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an enticement; temptation.
bait	H1.3.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bate} %4.
bait	H1.4.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	food, esp. a packed lunch.
bait	H1.5.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a short stop for refreshment during a journey.
bait	H1.6.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a piece of food on or in (a hook or trap).
bait	H1.7.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persecute or tease.
bait	H1.8.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entice; tempt.
bait	H1.9.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set dogs upon (a bear, etc.).
bait	H1.10.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to feed (a horse), esp. during a break in a journey.
bait	H1.11.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stop for rest and refreshment during a journey.
bait	H2.0.
	syl	bait
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a variant spelling of {bate%2}.
baize	ety	C16: from Old French baies, plural of baie baize, from bai reddish brown, #7{bay %5}, perhaps the original colour of the fabric
baize	1.
	syl	baize
	pron	<bAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a woollen fabric resembling felt, usually green, used mainly for the tops of billiard tables.
baize	2.
	syl	baize
	pron	<bAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line or cover with such fabric.
Baja California	1.
	syl	Ba:ja Cal:i+for+nia
	pron	<1baha>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW Mexico, in the N part of the Lower California peninsula. Capital: Mexicali. Pop.: 856773 (1970). Area: about 71500 sq. km (27600 sq. miles).
Baja California	2.
	syl	Ba:ja Cal:i+for+nia
	pron	<1baha>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Lower California}.
Baja California Sur	0.
	syl	Ba:ja Ca+li+for+nia Sur
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW Mexico, in the S part of the Lower California peninsula. Capital: La Paz. Pop.: 128019 (1970). Area: about 72500 sq. km (28000 sq. miles).
Bajan	ety	C20: variant of Badian, a shortened form of Barbadian 
Bajan	1.
	syl	Ba+jan
	pron	<1bAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	a native of Barbados.
Bajan	2.
	syl	Ba+jan
	pron	<1bAJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	of or relating to Barbados or its inhabitants.
bake	ety	Old English bacan; related to Old Norse baka, Old High German bahhan to bake, Greek ph*_ogein to parch, roast
bake	1.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cook by dry heat in or as if in an oven.
bake	2.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cook bread, pastry, etc., in an oven.
bake	3.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become hardened by heat.
bake	4.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be extremely hot, as in the heat of the sun.
bake	5.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party at which the main dish is baked.
bake	6.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a batch of things baked at one time.
bake	7.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a kind of biscuit.
bake	8.
	syl	bake
	pron	<bAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a small flat fried cake.
bakeapple	0.
	syl	bake+ap:ple
	pron	<1bAk2@pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	the fruit of the cloudberry.
baked Alaska	0.
	syl	baked A:las+ka
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert consisting of cake covered with ice cream, with a meringue topping.
baked beans	0.
	syl	baked beans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	haricot beans, baked and tinned in tomato sauce.
bakehouse	0.
	syl	bake+house
	pron	<1bAk2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bakery}.
Bakelite	ety	C20: named after L. H. Baekeland (1863-1944), Belgian-born U.S. inventor; see -#7ite %1
Bakelite	0.
	syl	Ba+ke+lite
	pron	<1bAk*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any one of a class of thermosetting resins used as electric insulators and for making plastic ware, telephone receivers, etc.
baker	1.
	syl	bak+er
	pron	<1bAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business or employment is to make or sell bread, cakes, etc.
baker	2.
	syl	bak+er
	pron	<1bAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable oven.
Baker	1.
	syl	Ba:ker
	pron	<1bAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ben@.ja@.min}. 1840-1907, English engineer who, with Sir John Fowler, designed and constructed much of the London underground railway, the Forth Railway Bridge, and the first Aswan Dam.
Baker	2.
	syl	Ba:ker
	pron	<1bAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Jan@.et}. born 1933, English mezzo-soprano.
Baker	3.
	syl	Ba:ker
	pron	<1bAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Sam@.u@.el White}. 1821-93, English explorer: discovered Lake Albert (1864).
baker's dozen	ety	from the bakers' former practice of giving thirteen rolls where twelve were requested, to protect themselves against accusations of giving light weight
baker's dozen	0.
	syl	bak+er's doz+en
	pos	n.
	def	thirteen.
bakeries	infl
	head	bakery
	syl	bak+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bakery	1.
	syl	bak+er:y
	pron	<1bAk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bakehouse}. a room or building equipped for baking.
bakery	2.
	syl	bak+er:y
	pron	<1bAk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop in which bread, cakes, etc., are sold.
Bakewell tart	ety	named after Bakewell, Derbyshire
Bakewell tart	0.
	syl	Bake+well tart
	pron	<1bAkwel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an open tart having a pastry base and a layer of jam and filled with almond-flavoured sponge cake.
baking powder	0.
	syl	bak+ing pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	any of various powdered mixtures that contain sodium bicarbonate, starch (usually flour), and one or more slightly acidic compounds, such as cream of tartar: used in baking as a substitute for yeast.
baklava	ety	from Turkish
baclava	alt
	head	baklava
	or	baklava
	syl	bac+la+va
	pron	<1ba:kl*2va:>
	pos	n.
baklava	0.
	or	baclava
	syl	bak+la+va
	pron	<1ba:kl*2va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich cake of Middle Eastern origin consisting of thin layers of pastry filled with nuts and honey.
bakra	ety	of African origin
bakra	infl
	or	bakras
	syl	bak+ra
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bakras	infl
	head	bakra
	or	bakra
	syl	bak+ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bakra	1.
	syl	bak+ra
	pron	<1b@kr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a White person, esp. one from Britain.
bakra	2.
	syl	bak+ra
	pron	<1b@kr*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Caribbean.
	usage	of people
	def	White, esp. British.
baksheesh	ety	C17: from Persian bakhsh*_ish, from bakhsh*_idan to give; related to Sanskrit bhaksati he enjoys
backsheesh	alt
	head	baksheesh
	or	baksheesh
	syl	back+sheesh
	pron	<1b@kSES>
baksheesh	1.
	or	backsheesh
	syl	bak+sheesh
	pron	<1b@kSES>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Eastern countries, esp. formerly
	def	money given as a tip, a present, or alms.
baksheesh	2.
	or	backsheesh
	syl	bak+sheesh
	pron	<1b@kSES>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in some Eastern countries, esp. formerly
	def	to give such money to (a person).
Bakst	0.
	syl	Bakst
	qual	Russian
	def	bakst) {Le@.on Ni@.ko@.la@.ye@.vich} (l$I#!@$n nika?!#!laj$Ivit#s). 1866-1924, Russian painter and stage designer, noted particularly for his richly coloured sets for Diaghilev's (1909-21).
Baku	0.
	syl	Ba:ku
	pron	Russian <ba1ku>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Soviet Union, on the Caspian Sea: the capital of the Azerbaijan SSR: important for its extensive oilfields. Pop.: 851547 (1970).
Mikhail	infl
	head	Bakunin
	syl	Mi:kha:il
	pron	<mixa1il>
	pos	n.
Bakunin	0.
	syl	Ba:ku:nin
	pron	Russian <ba1kunin>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-76, Russian anarchist and writer: a prominent member of the First International, expelled from it after conflicts with Marx.
BAL	0.
	syl	BAL
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British anti-lewisite. See {dimercaprol}.
bal	0.
	syl	bal.
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for
	def	balance.
Lake	infl
	head	Bala
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Bala	0.
	syl	Bal:a
	pron	<1b@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow lake in Gwynedd: the largest natural lake in Wales. Length: 6 km (4 miles).
Balaam	0.
	syl	Ba:laam
	pron	<1bAl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Mesopotamian diviner who, when summoned to curse the Israelites, prophesied future glories for them instead, after being reproached by his ass (Numbers 22-23).
Balaclava helmet	0.
	syl	Bal:a+cla+va hel+met
	pron	<2b@l*1kla:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting woollen hood that covers the ears, as originally worn by soldiers in the Crimean War.
Mily Alexeyevich	infl
	head	Balakirev
	syl	Mi:ly A:lex:e:ye:vich
	pron	<1milij> <alik1sjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Balakirev	0.
	syl	Ba:la:ki:rev
	pron	Russian <ba1lakirif>
	pos	n.
	def	1837-1910, Russian composer, whose works include two symphonic poems, two symphonies, and many arrangements of Russian folk songs.
Balaclava	alt
	head	Balaklava
	or	Balaklava
	syl	Bal:a+cla+va:
	pron	<2b@l*1kla:v*>, Russian <b*la?!1kla?!v*>
	pos	n.
Balaklava	0.
	or	Balaclava
	syl	Bal:a+kla+va
	pron	<2b@l*1kla:v*>, Russian <b*la?!1kla?!v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small port in the SW Soviet Union, in S Crimea: scene of an inconclusive battle (1854), which included the charge of the Light Brigade, during the Crimean War.
balalaika	ety	C18: from Russian
balalaika	0.
	syl	bal:a+lai+ka
	pron	<2b@l*1lIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plucked musical instrument, usually having a triangular body and three strings: used chiefly for Russian folk music.
balance	ety	C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin bilancia (unattested), from Late Latin bilanx having two scalepans, from #7{bi -%1}#7+ lanx scale
balance	1.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a weighing device, generally consisting of a horizontal beam pivoted at its centre, from the ends of which two pans are suspended. The substance to be weighed is placed in one pan and known weights are placed in the other until the beam returns to the horizontal. See also {microbal?!ance}.
balance	2.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an imagined device for events, actions, motives, etc., in relation to each other (esp. in the phrases {weigh in the balance, hang in the balance) }.
balance	3.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of equilibrium.
balance	4.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that brings about such a state.
balance	5.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	equilibrium of the body; steadiness.
	exam	1	to lose one's balance.
balance	6.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	emotional stability; calmness of mind.
balance	7.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	harmony in the parts of a whole.
	exam	1	balance in an artistic composition.
balance	8.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of weighing factors, quantities, etc., against each other.
balance	9.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to influence or control.
	exam	1	he held the balance of power.
balance	10.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that remains or is left.
	exam	1	let me have the balance of what you owe me.
balance	11.a.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	equality of debit and credit totals in an account.
balance	11.b.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a difference between such totals.
balance	12.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the state of a chemical equation in which the number, kind, electrical charges, etc., of the atoms on opposite sides are equal.
balance	13.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a balancing movement.
balance	14.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {spring balance}.
on balance	15.
	head	balance
	syl	on balance.
	def	after weighing up all the factors.
strike a balance	16.
	head	balance
	syl	strike a balance.
	def	to make a compromise.
balance	17.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh in or as if in a balance.
balance	18.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or come into equilibrium.
balance	19.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into or hold in equilibrium.
balance	20.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assess or compare the relative weight, importance, etc., of.
balance	21.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act so as to equalize; be equal to.
balance	22.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compose or arrange so as to create a state of harmony.
balance	23.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (a chemical or mathematical equation) into balance.
balance	24.a.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to compute the credit and debit totals of (an account) in order to determine the difference.
balance	24.b.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to equalize the credit and debit totals of (an account) by making certain entries.
balance	24.c.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle or adjust (an account) by paying any money due.
balance	25.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a business account, balance sheet, etc.
	def	to have the debit and credit totals equal.
balance	26.
	syl	bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to match or counter (one's dancing partner or his or her steps) by moving towards and away from him or her.
balanceable	sub
	head	balance
	syl	bal+ance+a:ble
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Balance
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Balance	0.
	syl	Bal+ance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac.
balance of nature	0.
	syl	bal+ance of na+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the stable state in which natural communities of animals and plants exist, maintained by adaptation, competition, and other interactions between members of the community and their nonliving environment.
balance of payments	0.
	syl	bal+ance of pay+ments
	pos	n.
	def	the difference over a given time between total payments to foreign nations, arising from imports of goods and services and transfers abroad of capital, interest, grants, etc., and total receipts from foreign nations, arising from exports of goods and services and transfers from abroad of capital, interest, grants, etc.
balance of power	1.
	syl	bal+ance of pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the distribution of power among countries so that no one nation can seriously threaten the fundamental interests of another.
balance of power	2.
	syl	bal+ance of pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any similar distribution of power or influence.
balance of trade	0.
	syl	bal+ance of trade
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in value between total exports and total imports of goods. Also called: {visible balance}. Compare {invisible balance}.
balancer	1.
	syl	bal+anc+er
	pron	<1b@l*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that balances.
balancer	2.
	syl	bal+anc+er
	pron	<1b@l*ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	another name for {haltere}.
balance sheet	0.
	syl	bal+ance sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a statement that shows the financial position of a business enterprise at a specified date by listing the asset balances and the claims on such assets.
balance wheel	0.
	syl	bal+ance wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel oscillating against the hairspring of a timepiece, thereby regulating its beat.
George	infl
	head	Balanchine
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Balanchine	0.
	syl	Bal:an:chine
	pron	<1b@l*n2CEn>, <2b@l*n1CEn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904 in Russia, U.S. choreographer.
balas	ety	C15: from Old French balais, from Arabic b*_alakhsh, from Badhakhsh*_an, region in Afghanistan where the gem is found
balas	0.
	syl	bal+as
	pron	<1b@l*s>, <1bA->
	pos	n.
	def	a red variety of spinel, used as a gemstone. Also called: {balas ruby}.
balata	ety	from American Spanish, of Carib origin
balata	1.
	syl	bal:a+ta
	pron	<1b@l*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American sapotaceous tree, yielding a latex-like sap.
balata	2.
	syl	bal:a+ta
	pron	<1b@l*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rubber-like gum obtained from this sap: used as a substitute for gutta-percha.
Lake	infl
	head	Balaton
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Balaton	0.
	syl	Ba+la+ton
	pron	Hungarian <1bclcton>
	pos	n.
	def	a large shallow lake in W Hungary. Area: 689 sq. km (266 sq. miles).
Italo	infl
	head	Balbo
	syl	I:ta:lo
	pron	<1i:ta2lo>
	pos	n.
Balbo	0.
	syl	Bal:bo
	pron	Italian <1balbo>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1940, Italian Fascist politician and airman: minister of aviation (1929-33).
balboa	0.
	syl	bal+bo:a
	pron	<b@l1b*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard currency unit of Panama, divided into 100 centesimos.
Vasco N'unez de	infl
	head	Balboa
	syl	Vas:co N*'u:*~nez de
	pron	<1basko> <1nu$jeT> <D*>
	pos	n.
Balboa	H1.0.
	syl	Bal:bo:a
	pron	<b@l1b*u*>, Spanish <bal1$Boa>, Spanish <bal1$Boa>
	pos	n.
	def	??1475-1519, Spanish explorer, who discovered the Pacific Ocean in 1513.
Balboa	H2.0.
	syl	Bal+bo:a
	pron	<b@l1b*u*>, Spanish <bal1$Boa>, Spanish <bal1$Boa>
	pos	n.
	def	a port at the Pacific end of the Panama Canal: the administrative centre of the Canal Zone. Pop.: 2569 (1970).
balbriggan	ety	C19: from Balbriggan, Ireland, where it was originally made
balbriggan	1.
	syl	bal+brig+gan
	pron	<b@l1brig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a knitted unbleached cotton fabric.
balbriggan	2.
	syl	bal+brig+gan
	pron	<b@l1brig*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	underwear made of this.
balcony	ety	C17: from Italian balcone, probably from Old High German balko beam; see #7balk 
balconies	infl
	head	balcony
	syl	bal+co+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
balcony	1.
	syl	bal+co+ny
	pron	<1b@lk*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform projecting from the wall of a building with a balustrade or railing along its outer edge, often with access from a door or window.
balcony	2.
	syl	bal+co+ny
	pron	<1b@lk*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery in a theatre or auditorium, above the dress circle.
balcony	3.
	syl	bal+co+ny
	pron	<1b@lk*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the dress circle in a theatre or auditorium.
balconied	sub
	head	balcony
	syl	bal+co+nied
	pos	adj.
bald	ety	C14 ballede (literally: having a white spot); related to Danish b*_@aldet, Greek phalaros having a white spot
bald	1.
	syl	bald
	pron	<bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no hair or fur, esp. (of a man) having no hair on all or most of the scalp.
bald	2.
	syl	bald
	pron	<bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking natural growth or covering.
bald	3.
	syl	bald
	pron	<bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	plain or blunt.
	exam	1	a bald statement.
bald	4.
	syl	bald
	pron	<bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	bare or simple; unadorned.
bald	5.
	syl	bald
	pron	<bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {bald+faced}. (of certain birds and other animals) having white markings on the head and face.
bald	6.
	syl	bald
	pron	<bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tyre
	def	having a worn tread.
baldish	sub
	head	bald
	syl	bald+ish
	pos	adj.
baldly	sub
	head	bald
	syl	bald+ly
	pos	adv.
baldness	sub
	head	bald
	syl	bald+ness
	pos	n.
baldachin	ety	Old English baldekin, from Italian baldacchino, literally: stuff from Baghdad, from Baldacco Baghdad, noted for its brocades
baldaquin	infl
	head	baldachin
	or	baldachino
	syl	bal+da+quin
	pron	<1bc:ld*kin>
	pos	n.
baldachino	infl
	head	baldachin
	or	baldaquin
	syl	bal+da+chi+no
	pron	<2bc:ld*1kEn*u>
	pos	n.
baldachin	1.
	syl	bal+da+chin
	pron	<1bc:ld*kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a richly ornamented silk and gold brocade.
baldachin	2.
	syl	bal+da+chin
	pron	<1bc:ld*kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a canopy of fabric or stone over an altar, shrine, or throne in a Christian church or carried in Christian religious processions over an object of veneration.
bald cypress	0.
	syl	bald cy+press
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swamp cypress}.
bald eagle	0.
	syl	bald ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	a large eagle, of North America, having a white head and tail, a yellow bill, and dark wings and body. It is the U.S. national bird (see also {American eagle) }.
Balder	0.
	syl	Bal:der
	pron	<1bc:ld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a god, son of Odin and Frigg, noted for his beauty and sweet nature. He was killed by a bough of mistletoe thrown by the blind god H*"od, misled by the malicious Loki.
balderdash	ety	C16: of unknown origin
balderdash	0.
	syl	bal+der+dash
	pron	<1bc:ld*2d@S>
	pos	n.
	def	stupid or illogical talk; senseless rubbish.
baldhead	0.
	syl	bald+head
	pron	<1bc:ld2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a bald head.
baldheaded	1.
	syl	bald+head:ed
	pron	<2bc:ld1hedid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a bald head.
go baldheaded	2.
	head	baldheaded
	syl	go baldheaded.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by into, for, or at
	def	to act impetuously without regard to the consequences.
balding	0.
	syl	bald+ing
	pron	<1bc:ldiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat bald or becoming bald.
baldmoney	0.
	syl	bald+mon:ey
	pron	<1bc:ld2m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spignel}.
baldpate	1.
	syl	bald+pate
	pron	<1bc:ld2pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a bald head.
baldpate	2.
	syl	bald+pate
	pron	<1bc:ld2pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {American wigeon} (see {{wigeon} (sense 2)}).
baldric	ety	C13: from Old French baudrei, of Frankish origin
baldric	0.
	syl	bal+dric
	pron	<1bc:ldrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide silk sash or leather belt worn over the right shoulder to the left hip for carrying a sword, etc.
James (Arthur) 	1.
	head	Baldwin
	syl	James (Arthur) .
	def	born 1924, U.S. writer, whose works include the novel (1954).
Stanley	2.
	head	Baldwin
	syl	Stan:ley
	def	1st Earl Baldwin of Bewdley. 1867-1947, British Conservative statesman: prime minister (1923-24, 1924-29, 1932-37).
Baldwin I	0.
	syl	Bald:win I
	pos	n.
	def	1058-1118, crusader and first king of Jerusalem (1100-18), who captured Acre (1104), Beirut (1109), and Sidon (1110).
bale	ety	C14: probably from Old French bale, from Old High German balla #7ball %1
bale	H1.1.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bundle, esp. of a raw or partially processed material, bound by ropes, wires, etc., for storage or transportation.
	exam	1	bale of hay.
bale	H1.2.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	500 pounds of cotton.
bale	H1.3.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of turtles.
bale	H1.4.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (hay, etc.) into a bale or bales. {~} See also {bale out}.
baler	sub
	head	bale
	syl	bal+er
	pos	n.
bale	ety	Old English bealu; related to Old Norse b*"ol evil, Gothic balwa, Old High German balo 
bale	H2.1.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	evil; injury.
bale	H2.2.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	woe; suffering; pain.
bale	H3.0.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {bail%2}.
baler	sub
	head	bale
	syl	bal+er
	pos	n.
bale	H4.0.
	syl	bale
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bail%4}.
Bale	0.
	syl	B*^ale
	pron	<ba:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Basel}.
Balearic Islands	0.
	syl	Bal+e:ar+ic Is+lands
	pron	<2b@li1@rik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the W Mediterranean, consisting of Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Formentera, Cabrera, and 11 islets: a province of Spain. Capital: Palma, on Majorca. Pop.: 532946 (1970). Area: 5012 sq. km (1935 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Ba+le@.a+res} (bale#!ares).
baleen	ety	C14: from Latin b*_alaena whale; related to Greek phalaina whale
baleen	0.
	syl	ba+leen
	pron	<b*1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	whalebone.
baleen whale	0.
	syl	ba+leen whale
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {whalebone whale}.
balefire	ety	C14 bale, from Old English b*_@al pyre; related to Old Norse b*_al flame, pyre, Sanskrit bh*_ala brightness
balefire	1.
	syl	bale+fire
	pron	<1bAl2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bonfire.
balefire	2.
	syl	bale+fire
	pron	<1bAl2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a beacon fire.
balefire	3.
	syl	bale+fire
	pron	<1bAl2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a funeral pyre.
baleful	1.
	syl	bale+ful
	pron	<1bAlful>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmful, menacing, or vindictive.
baleful	2.
	syl	bale+ful
	pron	<1bAlful>
	pos	adj.
	def	dejected.
balefully	sub
	head	baleful
	syl	bale+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
balefulness	sub
	head	baleful
	syl	bale+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Crist'obal	infl
	head	Balenciaga
	syl	Cris:t*'o:bal
	pron	<kris1to$Bal>
	pos	n.
Balenciaga	0.
	syl	Ba:len:cia:ga
	pron	Spanish <balAn1Tja#Gla>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1972, Spanish couturier.
bail out	alt
	head	bale out
	or	bale out
	syl	bail out
	pos	vb. adv.
bale out	1.
	or	bail out
	syl	bale out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an emergency parachute jump from an aircraft.
bale out	2.
	or	bail out
	syl	bale out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to help (a person, organization, etc.) out of a predicament.
	exam	1	the government baled the company out.
bale out	3.
	or	bail out
	syl	bale out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to escape from a predicament.
baler	0.
	syl	bal+er
	pron	<1bAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an agricultural machine for making bales of hay, etc. Also called: {baling machine}.
Arthur James	infl
	head	Balfour
	syl	Ar:thur James
	pos	n.
Balfour	0.
	syl	Bal:four
	pron	<1b@lfc:>, <-f*>, <-fu*>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Balfour. 1848-1930, British Conservative statesman: prime minister (1902-05); foreign secretary (1916-19).
Balfour Declaration	0.
	syl	Bal:four Dec+la+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the statement made by Arthur Balfour in 1917 of British support for the setting up of a national home for the Jews in Palestine, provided that the rights of @6existing non-Jewish communities@9 in Palestine could be safeguarded.
Bali	0.
	syl	Ba:li
	pron	<1ba:li>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, east of Java: mountainous, rising over 3000 m (10000 ft.). Capital: Singaradja. Pop.: 2217000 (1974 est.). Area: 5558 sq. km (2146 sq. miles).
balibuntal	ety	C20: changed from Baliuag buntal, from Baliuag in the Philippines, where such hats were made
balibuntal	1.
	syl	bal:i+bun+tal
	pron	<2b@li1b^ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	closely woven fine straw, used for making hats in the Philippines.
balibuntal	2.
	syl	bal:i+bun+tal
	pron	<2b@li1b^ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat of this straw.
Balikpapan	0.
	syl	Ba+lik+pa+pan
	pron	<2ba:lik1pa:pa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Indonesia, on the SE coast of Borneo. Pop.: 137340 (1971).
Balinese	1.
	syl	Ba+li+nese
	pron	<2ba:li1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Bali, its people, or their language.
Balinese	infl
	syl	Ba+li+nese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Balinese	2.
	syl	Ba+li+nese
	pron	<2ba:li1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Bali.
Balinese	3.
	syl	Ba+li+nese
	pron	<2ba:li1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the people of Bali, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Balliol	alt
	head	Baliol
	or	Baliol
	syl	Bal:li:ol
	pron	<1bAli*l>
	pos	n.
John de	infl
	head	Baliol
	syl	John de.
	pos	n.
Baliol	0.
	or	Balliol
	syl	Ba:li:ol
	pron	<1bAli*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1249-1315, king of Scotland (1292-96): defeated and imprisoned by Edward I of England (1296).
balk	ety	Old English balca; related to Old Norse b*'alkr partition, Old High German balco beam
baulk	alt
	head	balk
	or	balk
	syl	baulk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	vb.
balk	1.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to stop short, esp. suddenly or unexpectedly; jib.
	exam	1	the horse balked at the jump.
balk	2.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to turn away abruptly; recoil.
	exam	1	he balked at the idea of murder.
balk	3.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thwart, check, disappoint, or foil.
	exam	1	he was balked in his plans.
balk	4.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to avoid deliberately.
	exam	1	he balked the question.
balk	5.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to miss unintentionally.
balk	6.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	a roughly squared heavy timber beam.
balk	7.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	a timber tie beam of a roof.
balk	8.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	an unploughed ridge to prevent soil erosion or mark a division on common land.
balk	9.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstacle; hindrance; disappointment.
balk	10.
	or	baulk
	syl	balk
	pron	<bc:k>, <bc:lk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	an illegal motion by a pitcher towards the plate or towards the base when there are runners on base, esp. without delivering the ball. {~} See also {baulk}.
balker	sub
	head	balk
	or	baulker
	syl	balk+er
	pos	n.
baulker	sub
	head	balk
	or	balker
	syl	baulk+er
	pos	n.
Balkan	0.
	syl	Bal+kan
	pron	<1bc:lk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to the Balkan States or their inhabitants, the Balkan Peninsula, or the Balkan Mountains.
Balkanise	alt
	head	Balkanize
	or	Balkanize
	syl	Bal+kan+ise
	pron	<1bc:lk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Balkanize	0.
	or	Balkanise
	syl	Bal+kan+ize
	pron	<1bc:lk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide (a territory) into small warring states.
Balkanization	sub
	head	Balkanize
	or	Balkanisation
	syl	Bal+kan:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Balkanisation	sub
	head	Balkanize
	or	Balkanization
	syl	Bal+kan:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Balkan Mountains	0.
	syl	Bal+kan Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range extending across Bulgaria from the Black Sea to the Yugoslav border. Highest peak: Mount Botev, 2376 m (7793 ft.).
Balkan Peninsula	0.
	syl	Bal+kan Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a large peninsula in SE Europe, between the Adriatic and Aegean Seas.
Balkan States	0.
	syl	Bal+kan States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the countries of the Balkan Peninsula: Yugoslavia, Rumania, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, and the European part of Turkey. Also called: {the Balkans}.
Balkh	0.
	syl	Balkh
	pron	<ba:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of N Afghanistan, corresponding to ancient Bactria. Chief town: Mazar-i-Sharif.
Lake	infl
	head	Balkhash
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Balkhash	0.
	syl	Bal+khash
	pron	Russian <bal1xaS>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt lake in the SW Soviet Union, in SE Kazakhstan: fed by the Ili River. Area: about 1800 sq. km (7000 sq. miles).
Balkis	0.
	syl	Bal:kis
	pron	<1b@lkis>
	pos	n.
	def	the name in the Koran of the queen of {Sheba}.
baulky	alt
	head	balky
	or	balky
	syl	baulk:y
	pron	<1bc:ki>, <1bc:lki>
	pos	adj.
balkier	infl
	head	balky
	or	baulkier
	syl	balk:i+er
	pos	adj.
balkiest	infl
	head	balky
	or	baulkiest
	syl	balk:i+est
	pos	adj.
baulkier	infl
	head	balky
	or	balkier
	syl	baulk:i+er
	pos	adj.
baulkiest	infl
	head	balky
	or	balkiest
	syl	baulk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
balky	0.
	or	baulky
	syl	balk:y
	pron	<1bc:ki>, <1bc:lki>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to stop abruptly and unexpectedly.
	exam	1	a balky horse.
balkily	sub
	head	balky
	or	baulkily
	syl	balk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
baulkily	sub
	head	balky
	or	balkily
	syl	baulk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
balkiness	sub
	head	balky
	or	baulkiness
	syl	balk:i+ness
	pos	n.
baulkiness	sub
	head	balky
	or	balkiness
	syl	baulk:i+ness
	pos	n.
ball	ety	C13: from Old Norse b*"ollr; related to Old High German balla, Italian palla, French balle 
ball	H1.1.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a spherical or nearly spherical body or mass.
	exam	1	a ball of wool.
ball	H1.2.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a round or roundish body, either solid or hollow, of a size and composition suitable for any of various games, such as football, golf, billiards, etc.
ball	H1.3.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball propelled in a particular way in a sport.
	exam	1	a high ball.
ball	H1.4.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rudimentary games with a ball.
	exam	1	to play ball.
ball	H1.5.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a single delivery of the ball by the bowler to the batsman.
ball	H1.6.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a single delivery of the ball by a pitcher outside certain limits and not swung at by the batter.
ball	H1.7.a.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid nonexplosive projectile for a firearm, cannon, etc. Compare {{shell} (sense 6)}.
ball	H1.7.b.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	such projectiles collectively.
ball	H1.8.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any more or less rounded part or protuberance.
	exam	1	the ball of the foot.
ball	H1.9.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a testicle. See {balls}.
ball	H1.10.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another word for {bolus}.
ball	H1.11.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	the hard mass of roots and earth removed with the rest of the plant during transplanting.
ball of muscle	12.
	head	ball
	syl	ball of muscle.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a very strong, fit, or forceful person.
have the ball at one's feet	13.
	head	ball
	syl	have the ball at one's feet.
	def	to have the chance of doing something.
keep the ball rolling	14.
	head	ball
	syl	keep the ball rolling.
	def	to maintain the progress of a project, plan, etc.
on the ball	15.
	head	ball
	syl	on the ball.
	qual	Informal.
	def	alert; informed.
play ball	16.
	head	ball
	syl	play ball.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cooperate.
start	17.
	head	ball
	or	set the ball rolling
	syl	start
	def	to set a project, plan, etc., in motion; start.
the ball is in your court	18.
	head	ball
	syl	the ball is in your court.
	def	you are obliged to make the next move.
ball	H1.19.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, form, wind, etc., into a ball or balls.
	exam	1	to ball wool.
ball	ety	C17: from French bal (n.), from Old French baller (vb.), from Late Latin ball*_are to dance, from Greek ballizein 
ball	H2.1.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a social function for dancing, esp. one that is lavish or formal.
ball	H2.2.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a very enjoyable time (esp. in the phrase {have a ball) . ~}
ball	H2.3.
	syl	ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to copulate (with).
John	infl
	head	Ball
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Ball	0.
	syl	Ball
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1381, English priest: executed as one of the leaders of the Peasants' Revolt (1381).
ballad	ety	C15: from Old French balade, from Old Proven*,cal balada song accompanying a dance, from balar to dance, from Late Latin ball*_are; see #7{ball %2}
ballad	1.
	syl	bal+lad
	pron	<1b@l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrative song with a recurrent refrain.
ballad	2.
	syl	bal+lad
	pron	<1b@l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrative poem in short stanzas of popular origin, originally sung to a repeated tune.
ballad	3.
	syl	bal+lad
	pron	<1b@l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow sentimental song, esp. a pop song.
ballade	1.
	syl	bal+lade
	pron	<b@1la:d>, French <ba1lad>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse form consisting of three stanzas and an envoy, all ending with the same line. The first three stanzas commonly have eight or ten lines each and the same rhyme scheme.
ballade	2.
	syl	bal+lade
	pron	<b@1la:d>, French <ba1lad>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an instrumental composition, esp. for piano, based on or intended to evoke a narrative.
balladeer	0.
	syl	bal+lad+eer
	pron	<2b@l*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer of ballads.
ballad metre	0.
	syl	bal+lad me+tre
	pos	n.
	def	the metre of a ballad stanza.
balladmonger	1.
	syl	bal:lad+mon:ger
	pron	<1b@l*d2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a seller of ballads, esp. on broadsheets.
balladmonger	2.
	syl	bal:lad+mon:ger
	pron	<1b@l*d2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a writer of mediocre poetry.
ballad opera	0.
	syl	bal+lad op+e:ra
	pos	n.
	def	an opera consisting of popular tunes to which appropriate words have been set, interspersed with spoken dialogue.
balladry	1.
	syl	bal+lad+ry
	pron	<1b@l*dri>
	pos	n.
	def	ballad poetry or songs.
balladry	2.
	syl	bal+lad+ry
	pron	<1b@l*dri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of writing, composing, or performing ballads.
ballad stanza	0.
	syl	bal+lad stan+za
	pos	n.
	def	a four-line stanza, often used in ballads, in which the second and fourth lines rhyme and have three stresses each and the first and third lines are unrhymed and have four stresses each.
John	infl
	head	Ballance
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Ballance	0.
	syl	Bal:lance
	pron	<1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-93, New Zealand statesman, born in Northern Ireland: prime minister of New Zealand (1891-93).
ball and chain	1.
	syl	ball and chain
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a heavy iron ball attached to a chain and fastened to a prisoner.
ball and chain	2.
	syl	ball and chain
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy restraint.
ball and chain	3.
	syl	ball and chain
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	one's wife.
ball-and-socket joint	1.
	syl	ball-and-sock:et joint
	pos	n.
	def	a coupling between two rods, tubes, etc., that consists of a spherical part fitting into a spherical socket, allowing free movement and rotation.
ball-and-socket joint	2.
	syl	ball-and-sock:et joint
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {multiaxial joint}. a bony joint, such as the hip joint, in which a rounded head fits into a rounded cavity, allowing a wide range of movement.
Ballarat	0.
	syl	Bal+la+rat
	pron	<1b@l*2r@t>, <2b@l*1r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Australia, in S central Victoria: originally the centre of a gold-mining region. Pop.: 58434 (1971). See also {Eureka Stockade}.
ballast	ety	C16: probably from Low German; related to Old Danish, Old Swedish barlast, literally: bare load (without commercial value), from bar bare, mere+ last load, burden
ballast	1.
	syl	bal+last
	pron	<1b@l*st>
	pos	n.
	def	any dense heavy material, such as lead or iron pigs, used to stabilize a vessel, esp. one that is not carrying cargo.
ballast	2.
	syl	bal+last
	pron	<1b@l*st>
	pos	n.
	def	crushed rock, broken stone, etc., used for the foundation of a road or railway track.
ballast	3.
	syl	bal+last
	pron	<1b@l*st>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse aggregate of sandy gravel, used in making concrete.
ballast	4.
	syl	bal+last
	pron	<1b@l*st>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that provides stability or weight.
ballast	5.
	syl	bal+last
	pron	<1b@l*st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a device for maintaining the current in a circuit. {~}
ballast	6.
	syl	bal+last
	pron	<1b@l*st>
	pos	n.
	def	to give stability or weight to.
ball bearing	1.
	syl	ball bear+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a bearing consisting of a number of hard steel balls rolling between a metal sleeve fitted over the rotating shaft and an outer sleeve held in the bearing housing, so reducing friction between moving parts.
ball bearing	2.
	syl	ball bear+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a metal ball, esp. one used in such a bearing.
ball boy	0.
	syl	ball boy
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in tennis
	def	a person who retrieves balls that go out of play.
ball cock	0.
	syl	ball cock
	pos	n.
	def	a device for regulating the flow of a liquid into a tank, cistern, etc., consisting of a floating ball mounted at one end of an arm and a valve on the other end that opens and closes as the ball falls and rises.
ballerina	ety	C18: from Italian, feminine of ballerino dancing master, from ballare to dance, from Late Latin ball*_are; see #7ball %2
ballerina	1.
	syl	bal+le+ri+na
	pron	<2b@l*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female ballet dancer.
ballerina	2.
	syl	bal+le+ri+na
	pron	<2b@l*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the principal female dancer of a ballet company.
ballet	ety	C17: from French, from Italian balletto, literally: a little dance, from ballare to dance; see #7ball %2 &- bal+let+ic (b@a#!l$et$Ik) adj.
ballet	1.a.
	syl	bal+let
	pron	<1b@lA>, <b@1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a classical style of expressive dancing based on precise conventional steps with gestures and movements of grace and fluidity.
ballet	1.b.
	syl	bal+let
	pron	<1b@lA>, <b@1lA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	ballet dancer.
ballet	2.
	syl	bal+let
	pron	<1b@lA>, <b@1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical representation of a story or theme performed to music by ballet dancers.
ballet	3.
	syl	bal+let
	pron	<1b@lA>, <b@1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a troupe of ballet dancers.
ballet	4.
	syl	bal+let
	pron	<1b@lA>, <b@1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music written for a ballet.
balletomania	0.
	syl	bal+let:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2b@let*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	passionate enthusiasm for ballet. &- {bal+#!let@.o+mane}
ballflower	0.
	syl	ball+flow:er
	pron	<1bc:l2flau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornament in the form of a ball enclosed by the three petals of a circular flower.
ball game	1.
	syl	ball game
	pos	n.
	def	any game played with a ball.
ball game	2.
	syl	ball game
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a game of baseball.
ball game	3.
	syl	ball game
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	any activity.
	exam	1	aeronautics is a whole new ball game from what it was in 1903.
Balliol	0.
	syl	Bal:li:ol
	pron	<1bAli*l>
	pos	n.
	def	See (John de) {Baliol}.
ballista	ety	C16: from Latin, ultimately from Greek ballein to throw
ballistae	infl
	head	ballista
	syl	bal+lis+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ballista	0.
	syl	bal+lis+ta
	pron	<b*1list*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient catapult for hurling stones, etc.
ballistic	1.
	syl	bal+lis+tic
	pron	<b*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ballistics.
ballistic	2.
	syl	bal+lis+tic
	pron	<b*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denot?!ing or relating to the flight of projectiles after power has been cut off, moving under their own momentum and the force of gravity.
ballistic	3.
	syl	bal+lis+tic
	pron	<b*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a measurement or measuring instrument
	def	depending on a brief impulse or current that causes a movement related to the quantity to be measured.
	exam	1	a ballistic pendulum.
ballistically	sub
	head	ballistic
	syl	bal+1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ballistic galvanometer	0.
	syl	bal+lis+tic gal+va+nom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a type of galva?!nometer for measuring surges of current. After deflection the instrument returns slowly to its original reading.
ballistic missile	0.
	syl	bal+lis+tic mis+sile
	pos	n.
	def	a missile that has no wings or fins and that follows a ballistic trajectory when its propulsive power is discontinued.
ballistics	1.
	syl	bal+lis+tics
	pron	<b*1listiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the flight dynamics of projectiles.
ballistics	2.
	syl	bal+lis+tics
	pron	<b*1listiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the effects of firing on firearms and their projectiles, either before ({interior ballistics}) or after ({exterior ballistics}) they have left the muzzle.
ballocks	0.
	syl	bal+locks
	pron	<1b@l*ks>
	pos	n. interj. vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {bollocks}.
ball of fire	0.
	syl	ball of fire
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very lively person.
ballonet	ety	C20: from French ballonnet a little #7balloon 
ballonet	0.
	syl	bal+lo+net
	pron	<2b@l*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	an air or gas compartment in a balloon or nonrigid airship, used to control buoyancy and shape.
balloon	ety	C16 (in the sense: ball, ball game): from Italian dialect ballone, from balla, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German balla #7ball %1
balloon	1.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable rubber bag of various sizes, shapes, and colours: usually used as a plaything or party decoration.
balloon	2.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large impermeable bag inflated with a lighter-than-air gas, designed to rise and float in the atmosphere. It may have a basket or gondola for carrying passengers, etc. See also {barrage balloon, hot-air balloon}.
balloon	3.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular or elliptical figure containing the words or thoughts of a character in a cartoon.
balloon	4.a.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kick or stroke that propels a ball high into the air.
balloon	4.b.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a balloon shot.
balloon	5.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a round-bottomed flask.
balloon	6.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large rounded brandy glass.
when the balloon goes up	7.
	head	balloon
	syl	when the balloon goes up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	when the action starts. {~}
balloon	8.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go up or fly in a balloon.
balloon	9.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	to inflate or be inflated; distend; swell.
	exam	1	the wind ballooned the sails.
balloon	10.
	syl	bal+loon
	pron	<b*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to propel (a ball) high into the air.
balloonist	sub
	head	balloon
	syl	bal+1loon+ist
	pos	n.
balloon-like	sub
	head	balloon
	syl	bal:1loon-2like
	pos	adj.
balloon sail	0.
	syl	bal+loon sail
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large light bellying sail used in light winds. Compare {spinnaker}.
balloon sleeve	0.
	syl	bal+loon sleeve
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeve fitting tightly from wrist to elbow and becoming fully rounded from elbow to shoulder.
balloon tyre	0.
	syl	bal+loon tyre
	pos	n.
	def	a pneumatic tyre containing air at a relatively low pressure and having a wide tread.
balloon vine	0.
	syl	bal+loon vine
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical tendril-climbing sapindaceous plant, cultivated for its ornamental balloon-like seed capsules.
ballot	ety	C16: from Italian ballotta, literally: a little ball, from balla #7ball %1
ballot	1.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the democratic practice of selecting a representative, a course of action, or deciding some other choice by submitting the options to a vote of all qualified persons.
ballot	2.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of voting, usually in secret using ballot papers or a voting machine.
ballot	3.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of candidates standing for office.
ballot	4.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of votes cast in an election.
ballot	5.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a drawing of lots.
ballots	infl
	head	ballot
	syl	bal+lots
	pos	vb.
balloting	infl
	head	ballot
	syl	bal+lot+ing
	pos	vb.
balloted	infl
	head	ballot
	syl	bal+lot+ed.
	pos	vb.
ballot	6.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vote or elicit a vote from.
	exam	1	we balloted the members on this issue.
ballot	7.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to select (conscripts, etc.) by lot or ballot.
ballot	8.
	syl	bal+lot
	pron	<1b@l*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to vote or decide (on an issue, etc.).
ballot box	0.
	syl	bal+lot box
	pos	n.
	def	a box into which ballot papers are dropped after voting.
ballot paper	0.
	syl	bal+lot pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a paper used for voting in a ballot, esp. (in a parliamentary or local government election) one having the names of the candidates printed on it.
ballottement	ety	C19: from French, literally: a tossing, shaking, from ballotter to toss, from ballotte a little ball, from Italian ballotta; see #7ballot 
ballottement	0.
	syl	bal+lotte+ment
	pron	<b*1lotm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a technique of feeling for a movable object in the body, esp. confirmation of pregnancy by feeling the rebound of the fetus following a quick digital tap on the wall of the uterus.
ballpark	1.
	syl	ball+park
	pron	<1bc:l2pa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a stadium used for baseball games.
ballpark	2.a.
	syl	ball+park
	pron	<1bc:l2pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	approximate range.
	exam	1	in the right ballpark.
ballpark	2.b.
	syl	ball+park
	pron	<1bc:l2pa:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ballpark figure.
ball-peen hammer	0.
	syl	ball-peen ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a hammer that has one end of its head shaped in a hemisphere for beating metal, etc.
ballplayer	1.
	syl	ball+play:er
	pron	<1bc:l2plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a player, esp. in soccer, with outstanding ability to control the ball.
ballplayer	2.
	syl	ball+play:er
	pron	<1bc:l2plA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a baseball player, esp. a professional.
ballpoint pen	infl
	head	ballpoint
	or	ball pen
	syl	ball+point pen
	pron	<1bc:l2pcint>
	pos	n.
ball pen	infl
	head	ballpoint
	or	ballpoint pen
	syl	ball pen
	pos	n.
ballpoint	0.
	syl	ball+point
	pron	<1bc:l2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a pen having a small ball bearing as a writing point. Also called (Brit.): {Biro}.
ballroom	0.
	syl	ball+room
	pron	<1bc:l2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a large hall for dancing.
ballroom dancing	0.
	syl	ball+room danc+ing
	pos	n.
	def	social dancing, popular since the beginning of the 20th century, to dances in conventional rhythms ({ballroom dances}) such as the foxtrot and the quickstep.
balls	1.
	syl	balls
	pron	<bc:lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	the testicles.
by the balls	2.
	head	balls
	syl	by the balls.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	so as to be rendered powerless.
balls	3.
	syl	balls
	pron	<bc:lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
balls	4.
	syl	balls
	pron	<bc:lz>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an exclamation of strong disagreement, contempt, annoyance, etc.
ballup	alt
	head	balls-up
	or	balls-up
	syl	ball+up
	qual	U.S.
balls-up	1.
	or	ballup
	syl	balls-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	something botched or muddled.
balls up	infl
	head	balls-up
	or	ball up
	syl	balls up
	pos	vb.
ball up	infl
	head	balls-up
	or	balls up
	syl	ball up.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
balls-up	2.
	or	ballup
	syl	balls-up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to muddle or botch.
ball valve	0.
	syl	ball valve
	pos	n.
	def	a one-way valve consisting of a metal ball fitting into a concave seat over an opening.
bally	0.
	syl	bal+ly
	pron	<1b@li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	intensifier
	def	a euphemistic word for {{bloody} (sense 6)}.
ballyhoo	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
ballyhoo	1.
	syl	bal+ly+hoo
	pron	<1b@li2hu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a noisy, confused, or nonsensical situation or uproar.
ballyhoo	2.
	syl	bal+ly+hoo
	pron	<1b@li2hu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sensational or blatant advertising or publicity.
ballyhoos	infl
	head	ballyhoo
	syl	bal+ly+hoos
	pos	vb.
ballyhooing	infl
	head	ballyhoo
	syl	bal+ly+hoo+ing
	pos	vb.
ballyhooed	infl
	head	ballyhoo
	syl	bal+ly+hooed.
	pos	vb.
ballyhoo	3.
	syl	bal+ly+hoo
	pron	<1b@li2hu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	to advertise or publicize by sensational or blatant methods.
ballyrags	infl
	head	ballyrag
	syl	bal+ly+rags
	pos	vb.
ballyragging	infl
	head	ballyrag
	syl	bal+ly+rag+ging
	pos	vb.
ballyragged	infl
	head	ballyrag
	syl	bal+ly+ragged.
	pos	vb.
ballyrag	0.
	syl	bal+ly+rag
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {bullyrag}.
balm	ety	C13: from Old French basme, from Latin balsamum #7balsam 
balm	1.
	syl	balm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various oily aromatic resinous substances obtained from certain tropical trees and used for healing and soothing. See also {{balsam} (sense 1)}.
balm	2.
	syl	balm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant yielding such a substance, esp. the balm of Gilead.
balm	3.
	syl	balm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	something comforting or soothing.
	exam	1	soft music is a balm.
balm	4.
	syl	balm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any aromatic or oily substance used for healing or soothing.
balm	5.
	syl	balm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lemon balm}. an aromatic Eurasian herbaceous plant, having clusters of small fragrant white two-lipped flowers: family (labiates).
balm	6.
	syl	balm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasant odour.
balmlike	sub
	head	balm
	syl	balm+2like
	pos	adj.
balmacaan	ety	C19: after Balmacaan, near Inverness, Scotland
balmacaan	0.
	syl	bal+ma+caan
	pron	<2b@lm*1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's knee-length loose flaring overcoat with raglan sleeves.
Pierre Alexandre	infl
	head	Balmain
	syl	Pierre Al:ex:andre
	pron	<pje:r> <alek1s*~a:dr>
	pos	n.
Balmain	0.
	syl	Bal:main
	pron	French <bal1m*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, French couturier.
balm of Gilead	1.
	syl	balm of Gil+e:ad
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees of the burseraceous genus esp. of Africa and W Asia, that yield a fragrant oily resin (see {{balm} (sense 1)}). Compare {{myrrh} (sense 1)}.
balm of Gilead	2.
	syl	balm of Gil+e:ad
	pos	n.
	def	the resin exuded by these trees.
balm of Gilead	3.
	syl	balm of Gil+e:ad
	pos	n.
	def	a North American hybrid female poplar tree, (or with broad heart-shaped leaves.
balm of Gilead	4.
	syl	balm of Gil+e:ad
	pos	n.
	def	a fragrant resin obtained from the balsam fir.
Balmoral	H1.1.
	syl	Bal+mor+al
	pron	<b@l1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a laced walking shoe.
Balmoral	H1.2.
	syl	Bal+mor+al
	pron	<b@l1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a 19th-century woollen petticoat, worn showing below the skirt.
Balmoral	H1.3.
	syl	Bal+mor+al
	pron	<b@l1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bluebonnet}. a Scottish brimless hat of dark blue wool with a cockade and plume on one side.
Balmoral	H2.0.
	syl	Bal+mor+al
	pron	<b@l1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a castle in NE Scotland, in Grampian region: a private residence of the British sovereign.
Balmunc	alt
	head	Balmung
	or	Balmung
	syl	Bal+munc
	pron	<1b@lmuGk>
	pos	n.
Balmung	0.
	or	Balmunc
	syl	Bal+mung
	pron	<1b@lmuG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nibelungenlied
	usage	in the
	def	Siegfried's sword.
balmier	infl
	head	balmy
	syl	balm:i+er
	pos	adj.
balmiest	infl
	head	balmy
	syl	balm:i+est.
	pos	adj.
balmy	1.
	syl	balm:y
	pron	<1ba:mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	mild and pleasant.
balmy	2.
	syl	balm:y
	pron	<1ba:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the qualities of balm; fragrant or soothing.
balmy	3.
	syl	balm:y
	pron	<1ba:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {barmy}.
balmily	sub
	head	balmy
	syl	balm:i+ly
	pos	adv.
balminess	sub
	head	balmy
	syl	balm:i+ness
	pos	n.
balneal	ety	C17: from Latin balneum bath, from Greek balaneion 
balneary	alt
	head	balneal
	or	balneal
	syl	bal+ne+ar:y
	pron	<1b@lni*ri>
	pos	adj.
balneal	0.
	or	balneary
	syl	bal+ne+al
	pron	<1b@lni*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to baths or bathing.
balneology	ety	from Latin balneum bath
balneology	0.
	syl	bal+ne+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2b@lni1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the therapeutic value of baths, esp. those taken with natural mineral waters.
balneological	sub
	head	balneology
	syl	bal+ne:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2b@lni*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
balneologist	sub
	head	balneology
	syl	bal+ne+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
baloney	ety	C20: changed from Bologna (sausage)
boloney	alt
	head	baloney
	or	baloney
	syl	bo+lo+ney
	pron	<b*1l*uni>
	pos	n.
baloney	0.
	or	boloney
	syl	ba+lo+ney
	pron	<b*1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	foolish talk; nonsense.
BALPA	0.
	syl	BALPA
	pron	<1b@lp*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	British Airline Pilots' Association.
balsa	ety	C18: from Spanish: raft
balsa	1.
	syl	bal+sa
	pron	<1bc:ls*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bombacaceous tree, of tropical America.
balsa	2.
	syl	bal+sa
	pron	<1bc:ls*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bal@.sa+wood}. the very light wood of this tree, used for making rafts, etc.
balsa	3.
	syl	bal+sa
	pron	<1bc:ls*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light raft.
balsam	ety	C15: from Latin balsamum, from Greek balsamon, from Hebrew b*_a*'s*_am spice; see #7balm 
balsam	1.
	syl	bal+sam
	pron	<1bc:ls*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fragrant oleoresins, such as balm or tolu, obtained from any of several trees and shrubs and used as a base for medicines and perfumes.
balsam	2.
	syl	bal+sam
	pron	<1bc:ls*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar substances used as medicinal or ceremonial ointments.
balsam	3.
	syl	bal+sam
	pron	<1bc:ls*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain aromatic resinous turpentines. See {Canada balsam}.
balsam	4.
	syl	bal+sam
	pron	<1bc:ls*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant yielding balsam.
balsam	5.
	syl	bal+sam
	pron	<1bc:ls*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus esp. cultivated for its brightly coloured double flowers.
balsam	6.
	syl	bal+sam
	pron	<1bc:ls*m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything healing or soothing.
balsamic	sub
	head	balsam
	syl	bal+sam+ic
	pron	<bc:l1s@mik>
	pos	adj.
balsamy	sub
	head	balsam
	syl	bal+sam:y
	pos	adj.
balsam apple	0.
	syl	bal+sam ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental cucurbitaceous vine, of the Old World tropics, with yellow flowers and orange egg-shaped fruits.
balsam fir	0.
	syl	bal+sam fir
	pos	n.
	def	a fir tree, of NE North America, that yields Canada balsam. Also called: {balsam, Canada balsam}. See also {balm of Gilead}.
balsamiferous	0.
	syl	bal+sam+if+er+ous
	pron	<2bc:ls*1mif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding or producing balsam.
balsaminaceous	0.
	syl	bal+sa+mi+na+ceous
	pron	<2bc:ls*mi1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants, including balsam and touch-me-not, that have irregular flowers and explosive capsules.
balsam poplar	0.
	syl	bal+sam pop+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a poplar tree, of NE North America, having resinous buds and broad heart-shaped leaves. See also {tacamahac}.
balsam spruce	0.
	syl	bal+sam spruce
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American coniferous trees of the genus (the blue spruce) or
Balt	0.
	syl	Balt
	pron	<bc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the Baltic-speaking peoples of the Baltic States.
Balt	0.
	syl	Balt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Baltic.
Balthazar	H1.0.
	syl	Bal+tha+zar
	pron	<1b@lT*2za:>, <b@l1T@z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle holding the equivalent of sixteen normal bottles (approximately 416 ounces).
Balthazar	H2.0.
	syl	Bal:tha:zar
	pron	<1b@lT*2za:>, <b@l1T@z*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Magi, the others being Caspar and Melchior.
Baltic	1.
	syl	Bal+tic
	pron	<1bc:ltik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the Baltic Sea or the Baltic States.
Baltic	2.
	syl	Bal+tic
	pron	<1bc:ltik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or characteristic of Baltic as a group of languages.
Baltic	3.
	syl	Bal+tic
	pron	<1bc:ltik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages consisting of Lithuanian, Latvian, and Old Prussian.
Baltic	4.
	syl	Bal+tic
	pron	<1bc:ltik>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Baltic Sea}.
Baltic	5.
	syl	Bal+tic
	pron	<1bc:ltik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Baltic Exchange}. a commodities exchange in the City of London.
Baltic Sea	0.
	syl	Bal+tic Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a sea in N Europe, connected with the North Sea by the Skaggerak, Kattegat, and *"Oresund; shallow, with low salinity and small tides.
Baltic Shield	0.
	syl	Bal+tic Shield
	pos	n.
	def	the wide area of ancient rock in Scandinavia. Also called: {Scandinavian Shield}. See { {shield} (sense 7)}.
Baltic States	0.
	syl	Bal+tic States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the formerly independent republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, which became constituent republics of the Soviet Union in 1940.
Lord	infl
	head	Baltimore
	syl	Lord.
	pos	n.
Baltimore	H1.0.
	syl	Bal:ti:more
	pron	<1bc:lti2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Sir George) {Calvert}.
Baltimore	H2.0.
	syl	Bal+ti+more
	pron	<1bc:lti2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Maryland, on Chesapeake Bay. Pop.: 877838 (1973 est.).
Baltimore oriole	0.
	syl	Bal+ti+more o:ri+ole
	pos	n.
	def	a North American oriole, the male of which has orange and black plumage.
Balto-Slavic	alt
	head	Balto-Slavonic
	or	Balto-Slavonic
	syl	Bal:to-Sla:vic
	pos	n.
Balto-Slavonic	0.
	or	Balto-Slavic
	syl	Bal:to-Sla:von+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical subfamily of Indo-European languages consisting of Baltic and Slavonic. It is now generally believed that similarities between them result from geographical proximity rather than any special relationship.
Balochi	alt
	head	Baluchi
	or	Baluchi
	syl	Ba+lo+chi
	pron	<b*1l*uCi>
	pos	n.
Baluchis	infl
	head	Baluchi
	or	Baluchi
	syl	Ba+lu+chis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Baluchi	infl
	or	Baluchis
	syl	Ba+lu+chi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Baluchi	1.
	or	Balochi
	syl	Ba+lu+chi
	pron	<b*1lu:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Muslim people living chiefly in coastal Pakistan and Iran.
Baluchi	2.
	or	Balochi
	syl	Ba+lu+chi
	pron	<b*1lu:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family.
Baluchi	3.
	or	Balochi
	syl	Ba+lu+chi
	pron	<b*1lu:Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Baluchistan, its inhabitants, or their language.
Baluchistan	1.
	syl	Ba+lu+chi+stan
	pron	<b*1lu:Ci2sta:n>, <-2st@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of SW Asia, in SW Pakistan and SE Iran.
Baluchistan	2.
	syl	Ba+lu+chi+stan
	pron	<b*1lu:Ci2sta:n>, <-2st@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW Pakistan: a former territory of British India (until 1947). Capital: Quetta.
baluster	ety	C17: from French balustre, from Italian balaustro pillar resembling a pomegranate flower, ultimately from Greek balaustion 
baluster	1.
	syl	bal+us+ter
	pron	<1b@l*st*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of posts supporting a rail or coping.
baluster	2.
	syl	bal+us+ter
	pron	<1b@l*st*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a shape
	def	swelling at the base and rising in a concave curve to a narrow stem or neck.
	exam	1	a baluster stem on a goblet.
balustrade	ety	C17: from French, from balustre #7baluster 
balustrade	0.
	syl	bal+us+trade
	pron	<1b@l*2strAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental rail or coping with its supporting set of balusters.
Honor'e de	infl
	head	Balzac
	syl	Ho:no:r*'e de
	pron	<cnc1rA> <d*>
	pos	n.
Balzac	0.
	syl	Bal:zac
	pron	<1b@lz@k>, French <bal1zak>
	pos	n.
	def	1799-1850, French novelist: author of a collection of novels under the general title including (1833), (1834), and (1846).
Bamako	0.
	syl	Bam:a+ko
	pron	<2b@m*1k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Mali, in the south, on the River Niger. Pop.: 196800 (1972 est.).
Bambara	infl
	or	Bambaras
	syl	Bam+ba+ra
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bambaras	infl
	head	Bambara
	or	Bambara
	syl	Bam+ba+ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bambara	1.
	syl	Bam+ba+ra
	pron	<ba:m1ba:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa living chiefly in Mali and by the headwaters of the River Niger in Guinea.
Bambara	2.
	syl	Bam+ba+ra
	pron	<ba:m1ba:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Bamberg	0.
	syl	Bam+berg
	pron	<1b@mbR:g>, German <1bamberk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S West Germany, in the north of present-day Bavaria: seat of inde?!pendent prince-bishops of the Holy Roman Empire (1007-1802). Pop.: 70400 (1970).
bambino	ety	C18: from Italian
bambinos	infl
	head	bambino
	or	bambini
	syl	bam+bi+nos
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bambini	infl
	head	bambino
	or	bambinos
	syl	bam+bi+ni
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bambino	1.
	syl	bam+bi+no
	pron	<b@m1bEn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a young child, esp. an Italian one.
bambino	2.
	syl	bam+bi+no
	pron	<b@m1bEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the infant Jesus.
bamboo	ety	C16: probably from Malay bambu 
bamboo	1.
	syl	bam+boo
	pron	<b@m1bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any tall treelike tropical or semi?!tropical fast-growing grass of the genus having hollow woody-walled stems with ringed joints and edible young shoots ({bamboo shoots}) .
bamboo	2.
	syl	bam+boo
	pron	<b@m1bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the stem of any of these plants, used for building, poles, and furniture.
bamboo	3.
	syl	bam+boo
	pron	<b@m1bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bamboo-like grasses of the genera or
bamboo	4.
	syl	bam+boo
	pron	<b@m1bu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of bamboo.
	exam	1	a bamboo pipe;
	exam	2	a bamboo fence.
bamboo curtain	0.
	syl	bam+boo cur+tain
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 1950s and 1960s
	def	the political and military barrier to communications around the People's Republic of China.
bamboozle	ety	C18: of unknown origin
bamboozle	1.
	syl	bam+boo+zle
	pron	<b@m1bu:zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cheat; mislead.
bamboozle	2.
	syl	bam+boo+zle
	pron	<b@m1bu:zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to confuse.
bamboozler	sub
	head	bamboozle
	syl	bam+1boo+zler
	pos	n.
bamboozlement	sub
	head	bamboozle
	syl	bam+1boo+zle+ment
	pos	n.
ban	ety	Old English bannan to proclaim; compare Old Norse banna to forbid, Old High German bannan to command
bans	infl
	head	ban
	syl	bans
	pos	vb.
banning	infl
	head	ban
	syl	ban+ning
	pos	vb.
banned	infl
	head	ban
	syl	banned.
	pos	vb.
ban	H1.1.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prohibit, esp. officially, from action, display, entrance, sale, etc.; forbid.
	exam	1	to ban a book;
	exam	2	to ban smoking.
ban	H1.2.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	to place (a person suspected of illegal political activity) under a government order restricting his movement and his contact with other people.
ban	H1.3.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to curse.
ban	H1.4.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official prohibition or interdiction.
ban	H1.5.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an official proclamation or public notice, esp. of prohibition.
ban	H1.6.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a public proclamation or edict, esp. of outlawry.
ban	H1.7.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	public censure or condemnation.
ban	H1.8.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a curse; imprecation.
ban	ety	C13: from Old French ban, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German ban command, Old Norse bann #7ban %1
ban	H2.0.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal England
	def	the summoning of vassals to perform their military obligations.
ban	ety	from Rumanian, from Serbo-Croatian b*_an lord
ban	H3.0.
	syl	ban
	pron	<b@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Rumanian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a leu.
banal	ety	C18: from Old French: relating to compulsory feudal service, hence common to all, commonplace, from ban #7{ban %2}
banal	0.
	syl	ba+nal
	pron	<b*1na:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking force or originality; trite; commonplace.
banality	sub
	head	banal
	syl	ba+nal+i:ty
	pron	<b*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
banally	sub
	head	banal
	syl	ba+1nal+ly
	pos	adv.
banana	ety	C16: from Spanish or Portuguese, of African origin
banana	1.
	syl	ba+na+na
	pron	<b*1na:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical and sub?!tropical herbaceous treelike plants of the musaceous genus esp. a widely cultivated species propagated from suckers and having hanging clusters of edible fruit.
banana	2.
	syl	ba+na+na
	pron	<b*1na:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the crescent-shaped fruit of any of these plants. {~} Compare {{plantain%2}}.
banana belt	0.
	syl	ba+na+na belt
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian informal.
	def	a region with a warm climate, esp. one in Canada.
Banana bender	0.
	syl	Ba+na+na bend+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal; offensive.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Queensland. Also called: {Ba+na+na+land+er} (b$$#!n$a$:n$$@!l@and$$).
banana oil	1.
	syl	ba+na+na oil
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of cellulose nitrate in pentyl acetate or a similar solvent, which has a banana-like smell.
banana oil	2.
	syl	ba+na+na oil
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {pentyl acetate}.
banana republic	0.
	syl	ba+na+na re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a small country, esp. in Central America, that is politically unstable and has an economy dominated by foreign interest, usually dependent on one export, such as bananas.
bananas	0.
	syl	ba+na+nas
	pron	<b*1na:n*z>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	crazy.
banana split	0.
	syl	ba+na+na split
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of ice cream and banana cut in half lengthwise, usually topped with syrup, nuts, whipped cream, etc.
Banaras	0.
	syl	Ba+na+ras
	pron	<b*1na:r*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Benares}.
Banat	0.
	syl	Ban+at
	pron	<1b@nit>, <1ba:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile plain extending through Hungary, Rumania, and Yugoslavia.
banausic	ety	C19: from Greek banausikos for mechanics, from baunos forge
banausic	0.
	syl	ba+nau+sic
	pron	<b*1nc:sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	merely mechanical; materialistic; utilitarian.
Banbury	0.
	syl	Ban+bur:y
	pron	<1b@nb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in N Oxfordshire. Pop.: 29216 (1971).
Banbury cake	0.
	syl	Ban+bur:y cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cake consisting of a pastry base filled with currants, raisins, candied peel, and sugar, with a criss-cross pattern on the top.
banc	ety	from Anglo-French: bench
in banc	infl
	head	banc
	syl	in banc.
	pos	n.
banc	0.
	syl	banc
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	sitting as a full court.
band	ety	C15: from French bande, probably from Old Proven*,cal banda, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign, #7banner 
band	H1.1.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a company of people having a common purpose; group.
	exam	1	a band of outlaws.
band	H1.2.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of musicians playing either brass and percussion instruments only ({brass band}) or brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments ({concert band} or {military band) }.
band	H1.3.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of musicians who play popular music, jazz, etc., often for dancing.
band	H1.4.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of instrumentalists generally; orchestra.
band	H1.5.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a formally recognized group of Indians on a reservation.
band	H1.6.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a division of a tribe; a family group or camp group.
band	H1.7.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Canadian.
	def	a flock or herd.
band	H1.8.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by together
	def	to unite; assemble.
band	ety	C15: from Old French bende, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German binda fillet; see #7band %3
band	H2.1.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat strip of some material, used esp. to encircle objects and hold them together.
	exam	1	a rubber band.
band	H2.2.a.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of fabric or other material used as an ornament or to reinforce clothing.
band	H2.2.b.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	waistband;
	exam	2	hairband;
	exam	3	hatband.
band	H2.3.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a stripe of contrasting colour or texture
band	H2.4.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a driving belt in machinery.
band	H2.5.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a range of values that are close or related in number, degree, or quality.
band	H2.6.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a range of frequencies or wavelengths between two limits.
band	H2.7.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {energy band}.
band	H2.8.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	one or more tracks on a magnetic disk or drum.
band	H2.9.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any structure resembling a ribbon or cord that connects, encircles, or binds different parts.
band	H2.10.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the cords, usually of flax or hemp, to which the folded sheets of a book are sewn.
band	H2.11.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer or seam of ore.
band	H2.12.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a strip of flat panelling, such as a fascia or plinth, usually attached to a wall.
band	H2.13.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a large white collar, sometimes edged with lace, worn in the 17th century.
band	H2.14.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of hanging extensions of the collar, forming part of academic, legal, or (formerly) clerical dress.
band	H2.15.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a gramophone record
	def	another word for {{track} (sense 11)}.
band	H2.16.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring for the finger (esp. in phrases such as {wedding band, band of gold}, etc.).
band	H2.17.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or mark with a band.
band	H2.18.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to ring (birds). See {{ring} %1 (sense 22)}.
band	ety	C13: from Old Norse band; related to Old High German bant fetter; see #7bend %1, #7bond 
band	H3.0.
	syl	band
	pron	<b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {{bond} (senses 1, 3, 4)}.
Hastings Kamuzu	infl
	head	Banda
	syl	Has:tings Ka:mu:zu
	pron	<k@1mu:zu:>
	pos	n.
Banda	0.
	syl	Ban:da
	pron	<1b@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, Malawi statesman. As first prime minister of Nyasaland (since 1963), he led his country to independence (1964) as Malawi: president since 1966.
bandage	ety	C16: from French, from bande strip, #7{band %2}
bandage	1.
	syl	band+age
	pron	<1b@ndiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material used to dress a wound, bind a broken limb, etc.
bandage	2.
	syl	band+age
	pron	<1b@ndiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of any soft material used for binding, etc.
bandage	3.
	syl	band+age
	pron	<1b@ndiJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or bind with a bandage.
bandanna	ety	C18: from Hindi b*_andhn*_u tie-dyeing, from b*_andhn*_a to tie, from Sanskrit bandhn*_ati he ties
bandana	alt
	head	bandanna
	or	bandanna
	syl	ban+dan:a
	pron	<b@n1d@n*>
	pos	n.
bandanna	0.
	or	bandana
	syl	ban+dan+na
	pron	<b@n1d@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large silk or cotton handkerchief or neckerchief.
Bandaranaike	1.
	syl	Ban:da:ra:na:i:ke
	pron	<2b@nd*r*1nIik*>
	pos	n.
	def	Mrs. {Si@.ri@.ma@.vo} (@!s$Ir$I#!m$a$:v$$$u). born 1916, prime minister of Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon (1960-65; 1970-77).
Bandaranaike	2.
	syl	Ban:da:ra:na:i:ke
	pron	<2b@nd*r*1nIik*>
	pos	n.
	def	her husband, {Sol@.o@.mon}. 1899-1959, prime minister of Ceylon (1956-59); assassinated.
Bandar Seri Begawan	0.
	syl	Ban+dar Se:ri Be+ga+wan
	pron	<1ba:nda:> <1seri> <b*1ga:w*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Brunei. Pop.: 72481 (1971). Former name: {Brunei}.
Banda Sea	0.
	syl	Ban+da Sea
	pron	<1b@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the Pacific in Indonesia, between Celebes and New Guinea.
b and b	0.
	syl	b. and b.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bed and breakfast.
bandbox	0.
	syl	band+box
	pron	<1b@nd2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight usually cylindrical box used for holding small articles, esp. hats.
bandeau	ety	C18: from French, from Old French bandel a little #7band %2
bandeaux	infl
	head	bandeau
	syl	ban+deaux
	pron	<-d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bandeau	0.
	syl	ban+deau
	pron	<1b@nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band of ribbon, velvet, etc., worn round the head.
banderilla	ety	Spanish, literally: a little banner, from bandera #7banner 
banderilla	0.
	syl	ban+de+ril+la
	pron	<2b@nd*1rE*>, <-1rElj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bullfighting.
	def	a decorated barbed dart, thrust into the bull's neck or shoulder.
banderilleros	infl
	head	banderillero
	syl	ban+de+ril+le:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
banderillero	0.
	syl	ban+de+ril+le:ro
	pron	<2b@nd*rE1e*r*u>, <-rE1lje*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a bullfighter's assistant who sticks banderillas into the bull.
banderole	ety	C16: from Old French, from Italian banderuola, literally: a little banner, from bandiera #7banner 
banderol	infl
	head	banderole
	or	bannerol
	syl	ban+de+rol
	pron	<1b@nd*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
bannerol	infl
	head	banderole
	or	banderol
	syl	ban+ne+rol
	pos	n.
banderole	1.
	syl	ban+de+role
	pron	<1b@nd*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow flag, usually with forked ends, esp. one attached to the masthead of a ship; pennant.
banderole	2.
	syl	ban+de+role
	pron	<1b@nd*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a square flag draped over a tomb or carried at a funeral.
band-gala	ety	from Hindi
band-gala	0.
	syl	band-ga:la
	pron	<1b^ndg*la:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in India; of a coat
	def	closed at the neck.
bandh	ety	Hindi, literally: a tying up
bundh	alt
	head	bandh
	or	bandh
	syl	bundh
	pos	b^nd; n.
bandh	0.
	or	bundh
	syl	bandh
	pos	b^nd; n.
	usage	in India
	def	a general strike.
bandicoot	ety	C18: from Telegu pandikokku, from pandi pig+ kokku bandicoot
bandicoot	1.
	syl	ban+di+coot
	pron	<1b@ndi2ku:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any agile terrestrial marsupial of the family of Australia and New Guinea. They have a long pointed muzzle and a long tail and feed mainly on small invertebrates.
bandicoot rat	2.
	head	bandicoot
	syl	bandicoot rat.
	def	Also called: {mole rat}. any of three burrowing rats of the genera and of S and SE Asia: family {~}
bandicoot	3.
	syl	ban+di+coot
	pron	<1b@ndi2ku:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to dig up (potatoes), leaving the plant intact above the ground.
bandit	ety	C16: from Italian bandito, literally: banished man, from bandire to proscribe, from bando edict, #7ban %2
bandits	infl
	head	bandit
	or	banditti
	syl	ban+dits
	pron	<-1diti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
banditti	infl
	head	bandit
	or	bandits
	syl	ban+dit+ti
	pron	<-1diti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bandit	0.
	syl	ban+dit
	pron	<1b@ndit>
	pos	n.
	def	a robber, esp. a member of an armed gang; brigand.
banditry	sub
	head	bandit
	syl	ban+dit+ry
	pos	n.
Banjermasin	alt
	head	Bandjarmasin
	or	Bandjarmasin
	syl	Ban+jer+ma+sin
	pron	<2b@nJ*1ma:sin>
	pos	n.
Bandjarmasin	0.
	or	Banjermasin
	syl	Band+jar+ma+sin
	pron	<2b@nJ*1ma:sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Indonesia, in SW Borneo. Pop.: 281673 (1971).
bandmaster	0.
	syl	band+mas:ter
	pron	<1b@nd2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the conductor of a band.
bandobust	ety	Hindi band-o-bast tying and bind?!ing, from Persian
bandobundobust	alt
	head	bandobust
	or	bandobust
	syl	ban+do+bun+do+bust
	pron	<1b^nd*ub*st>
	pos	n.
bandobust	0.
	or	bandobundobust
	syl	ban+do+bust
	pron	<1b^nd*ub*st>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Pakistan
	def	arrangements.
bandoleer	ety	C16: from Old French bandouliere, from Old Spanish bandolera, bandolero guerrilla, from Catalan bandoler, from bandol band, from Spanish bando; see #7band %1
bandolier	alt
	head	bandoleer
	or	bandoleer
	syl	ban+do+lier
	pron	<2b@nd*1li*>
	pos	n.
bandoleer	0.
	or	bandolier
	syl	ban+do+leer
	pron	<2b@nd*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier's broad shoulder belt having small pockets or loops for cartridges.
bandoline	ety	C19: bando -, from French #7bandeau+ -line, from Latin linere to smear
bandoline	0.
	syl	ban+do+line
	pron	<1b@nd*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a glutinous hairdressing, used (esp. formerly) to keep the hair in place.
bandore	ety	C16: from Spanish bandurria, from Late Latin pand*_ura three-stringed instrument, from Greek pandoura 
bandore	0.
	syl	ban+dore
	pron	<b@n1dc:>, <1b@ndc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16th-century plucked musical instrument resembling a lute but larger and fitted with seven pairs of metal strings. Also called: {pandore, pandora}.
band-pass filter	0.
	syl	band-pass fil+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a filter that transmits only those currents having a frequency lying within specified limits. Compare {high-pass filter, low-pass filter}.
band saw	0.
	syl	band saw
	pos	n.
	def	a power-operated saw consisting of an endless toothed metal band running over and driven by two wheels.
bandsmen	infl
	head	bandsman
	syl	bands+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bandsman	0.
	syl	bands+man
	pron	<1b@ndzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a player in a musical band, esp. a brass or military band.
band spectrum	0.
	syl	band spec+trum
	pos	n.
	def	a spectrum consisting of a number of bands of closely spaced lines that are associated with emission or absorption of radiation by molecules.
bandspreading	0.
	syl	band+spread:ing
	pron	<1b@nd2sprediG>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional tuning control in some radio receivers whereby a selected narrow band of frequencies can be spread over a wider frequency band, in order to increase selectivity.
bandstand	0.
	syl	band+stand
	pron	<1b@nd2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform for a band, usually out of doors and roofed.
Bandung	0.
	syl	Ban+dung
	pron	<1b@nduG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Indonesia, in SW Java. Pop.: 1201730 (1971).
bandwagon	1.
	syl	band+wag:on
	pron	<1b@nd2w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a wagon, usually high and brightly coloured, for carrying the band in a parade.
jump	infl
	head	bandwagon
	or	get on the bandwagon
	syl	jump
get on the bandwagon	infl
	head	bandwagon
	or	jump
	syl	get on the bandwagon.
climb	2.
	head	bandwagon
	syl	climb
	qual	Informal.
	def	to join or give support to a party or movement that seems to be assured of success.
bandwidth	1.
	syl	band+width
	pron	<1b@nd2widT>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of frequencies within a given waveband used for a particular radio transmission.
bandwidth	2.
	syl	band+width
	pron	<1b@nd2widT>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of frequencies over which a receiver or amplifier should not differ appreciably from its maximum value.
bandy	ety	C16: probably from Old French bander to hit the ball back and forth at tennis
bandier	infl
	head	bandy
	syl	ban+di+er
	pos	adj.
bandiest	infl
	head	bandy
	syl	ban+di+est.
	pos	adj.
bandy	1.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {bandy-legged}. having legs curved outwards at the knees.
bandy	2.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of legs
	def	curved outwards at the knees.
bandies	infl
	head	bandy
	syl	ban+dies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bandying	infl
	head	bandy
	syl	ban+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bandied	infl
	head	bandy
	syl	ban+died.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bandy	3.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exchange (words) in a heated or hostile manner.
bandy	4.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give and receive (blows).
bandy	5.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Informal. often foll. by about
	def	to circulate (a name, rumour, etc.).
bandy	6.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or strike to and fro; toss about.
bandies	infl
	head	bandy
	syl	ban+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bandy	7.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of hockey, often played on ice.
bandy	8.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick, curved at one end, used in the game of bandy.
bandy	9.
	syl	ban+dy
	pron	<1b@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	an old form of tennis.
knock (someone) bandy	10.
	head	bandy
	syl	knock (someone) bandy.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to amaze or astound.
bandy-bandies	infl
	head	bandy-bandy
	syl	ban:dy-ban:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bandy-bandy	0.
	syl	ban:dy-ban:dy
	pron	<1b@ndi1b@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Australian elapid snake, ringed with black and yellow.
bandy leg	0.
	syl	ban+dy leg
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {bow leg}.
bane	ety	Old English bana; related to Old Norse bani death, Old High German bano destruction, death
bane	1.
	syl	bane
	pron	<bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes misery or distress (esp. in the phrase {bane of one's life}) .
bane	2.
	syl	bane
	pron	<bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes death or destruction.
bane	3.a.
	syl	bane
	pron	<bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fatal poison.
bane	3.b.
	syl	bane
	pron	<bAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	ratsbane.
bane	4.
	syl	bane
	pron	<bAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ruin or distress.
baneberries	infl
	head	baneberry
	syl	bane+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baneberry	1.
	syl	bane+ber:ry
	pron	<1bAnb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {herb Christopher} (Brit.), {cohosh} (U.S.). any ranunculaceous plant of the genus esp. which has small white flowers and red or white poisonous berries.
baneberry	2.
	syl	bane+ber:ry
	pron	<1bAnb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a berry of any of these plants.
baneful	0.
	syl	bane+ful
	pron	<1bAnful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	destructive, poisonous, or fatal.
banefully	sub
	head	baneful
	syl	bane+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
banefulness	sub
	head	baneful
	syl	bane+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Banff	1.
	syl	Banff
	pron	<b@mf>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NE Scotland, now part of Grampian region.
Banff	2.
	syl	Banff
	pron	<b@nf>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Canada, in SW Alberta, in the Rocky Mountains: surrounded by {Banff National Park}. Pop.: 3532 (1971).
bang	ety	C16: from Old Norse bang, banga hammer; related to Low German bangen to beat; all of imitative origin
bang	H1.1.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a short loud explosive noise, as of the bursting of a balloon or the report of a gun.
bang	H1.2.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard blow or knock, esp. a noisy one; thump.
	exam	1	he gave the ball a bang.
bang	H1.3.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a startling or sudden effect.
	exam	1	he realized with a bang that he was late.
bang	H1.4.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	thrill; excitement.
bang	H1.5.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an injection of heroin or other narcotic.
bang	H1.6.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an act of sexual intercourse.
with a bang	7.
	head	bang
	syl	with a bang.
	def	successfully.
	exam	1	the party went with a bang.
bang	H1.8.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hit or knock, esp. with a loud noise; bump.
	exam	1	to bang one's head.
bang	H1.9.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move noisily or clumsily.
	exam	1	to bang about the house.
bang	H1.10.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close (a door, window, etc.) or (of a door, etc.) be closed noisily; slam.
bang	H1.11.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to move by hitting vigorously.
	exam	1	he banged the ball over the fence.
bang	H1.12.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a loud noise, as of an explosion.
bang	H1.13.a.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (stock prices) to fall by rapid selling.
bang	H1.13.b.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell rapidly in (a stock market), thus causing prices to fall.
bang	H1.14.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
bang	H1.15.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inject heroin, etc.
bang one's head against a brick wall	16.
	head	bang
	syl	bang one's head against a brick wall.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make no progress. {~}
bang	H1.17.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	with a sudden impact or effect.
	exam	1	bang went his hopes of winning;
	exam	2	the car drove bang into a lamp-post.
bang	H1.18.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	precisely.
	exam	1	bang in the middle of the road.
go bang	19.
	head	bang
	syl	go bang.
	def	to burst, shut, etc., with a loud noise. {~} See also {bang up}.
bang	ety	C19: probably short for bangtail short tail
bang	H2.1.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a fringe or section of hair cut straight across the forehead. {~}
bang	H2.2.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	to cut (the hair) in such a style.
bang	H2.3.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	to dock (the tail of a horse, etc.).
bang	H3.0.
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bhang}.
Bangalore	0.
	syl	Ban+ga+lore
	pron	<2b@Gg*1lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S India, capital of Karnataka state. Pop.: 1540741 (1971).
bangalore torpedo	ety	C20: named after B#7angalore, where it was used
bangalore torpedo	0.
	syl	ban+ga+lore tor+pe:do
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive device in a long metal tube, used to blow gaps in barbed-wire barriers.
banger	1.
	syl	bang+er
	pron	<1b@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.; Slang.
	def	a sausage.
banger	2.a.
	syl	bang+er
	pron	<1b@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an old decrepit car.
banger	2.b.
	syl	bang+er
	pron	<1b@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	banger racing.
banger	3.
	syl	bang+er
	pron	<1b@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a type of firework that explodes loudly.
Banka	alt
	head	Bangka
	or	Bangka
	syl	Ban+ka
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
Bangka	0.
	or	Banka
	syl	Bang+ka
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, separated from Sumatra by the {Bangka Strait}. Chief town: Pangkalpinang. Area: about 11914 sq. km (4600 sq. miles).
Bangkok	0.
	syl	Bang+kok
	pron	<1b@Gkok>, <b@G1kok>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Thailand, on the Chao Phraya River: became a royal city and the capital in 1782. Pop.: 1867297 (1970). Thai name: {Krung Thep} (#!kr$u&n #!te$Ip).
Bangladesh	0.
	syl	Bang+la+desh
	pron	<2ba:Ggl*1deS>, <2b@G->
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S Asia: formerly the Eastern Province of Pakistan; became independ?!ent in 1971 after civil war and the defeat of Pakistan by India; consists of the plains and vast deltas of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers: economy based on jute and jute products (over 80 per cent of world production). Language: Bengali. Religion: Muslim. Currency: taka. Capital: Dacca. Pop.: 71316517 (1974). Area: 142797 sq. km (55126 sq. miles).
Bangladeshi	sub
	head	Bangladesh
	syl	Bang+la+1desh:i
	pos	adj. n.
bangle	ety	C19: from Hindi bangr*_i 
bangle	1.
	syl	ban+gle
	pron	<1b@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bracelet, usually without a clasp, often worn high up round the arm or sometimes round the ankle.
bangle	2.
	syl	ban+gle
	pron	<1b@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc or charm hanging from a bracelet, necklace, etc.
bang on	1.
	syl	bang on
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	with absolute accuracy.
bang on	2.
	syl	bang on
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	excellent or excellently. {~} Also (U.S.): {bang up}.
Bangor	1.
	syl	Ban+gor
	pron	<1b@Ggc:>, <-g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a university town in NW Wales, in Gwynedd, on the Menai Strait. Pop.: 14526 (1971).
Bangor	2.
	syl	Ban+gor
	pron	<1b@Ggc:>, <-g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Northern Ireland, in Co. Down, on Belfast Lough. Pop.: 35178 (1971).
bangtail	ety	C19: from bangtail short tail
bangtail	1.
	syl	bang+tail
	pron	<1b@G2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's tail cut straight across but not through the bone.
bangtail	2.
	syl	bang+tail
	pron	<1b@G2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse with a tail cut in this way.
bangtail muster	0.
	syl	bang+tail mus+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a roundup of cattle to be count?!ed, each one having the hairs on its tail clipped as it is counted.
Bangui	0.
	syl	Ban+gui
	pron	French <b*~a1gi>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Central African Empire, in the south part, on the Ubangi River. Pop.: 187000 (1971 est.).
bang up	0.
	syl	bang up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Prison slang.
	def	to lock up (a prisoner) in his cell, esp. for the night.
Lake	infl
	head	Bangweulu
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Bangweulu	0.
	syl	Bang+we:u+lu
	pron	<2b@Gwi1u:lu>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow lake in NE Zambia, discovered by David Livingstone, who died there in 1873. Area: about 9850 sq. km (3800 sq. miles), including swamps.
bani	0.
	syl	ba:ni
	pron	<1ba:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {{ban%3}} (the Rumanian coin).
banian	0.
	syl	ban+ian
	pron	<1b@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {banyan}.
banish	ety	C14: from Old French banir, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German ban #7ban %1
banish	1.
	syl	ban+ish
	pron	<1b@niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expel from a place, esp. by an official decree as a punishment.
banish	2.
	syl	ban+ish
	pron	<1b@niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive away.
	exam	1	to banish gloom.
banishment	sub
	head	banish
	syl	ban+ish+ment
	pos	n.
banisters	0.
	syl	ban+is+ters
	pron	<1b@nist*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the railing and supporting balusters on a staircase; balustrade.
Banja Luka	0.
	syl	Ban+ja Lu:ka
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1ba:nja:> <2lu:ka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW central Yugoslavia, on the Vrbas River in Bosnia and Herzegovina: scene of battles between the Austrians and Turks in 1527, 1688, and 1737. Pop.: 89866 (1971).
Banjermasin	0.
	syl	Ban+jer+ma+sin
	pron	<2b@nJ*1ma:sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Bandjarmasin}.
banjo	ety	C18: variant (U.S. Southern pronunciation) of #7bandore  &- #!ban+jo+ist n.
banjos	infl
	head	banjo
	or	banjoes
	syl	ban+jos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
banjoes	infl
	head	banjo
	or	banjos
	syl	ban+joes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
banjo	1.
	syl	ban+jo
	pron	<1b@nJ*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stringed musical instrument with a long neck (usually fretted) and a circular drumlike body overlaid with parchment, plucked with the fingers or a plectrum.
banjo	2.
	syl	ban+jo
	pron	<1b@nJ*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	any banjo-shaped object, esp. a frying pan.
banjo	3.
	syl	ban+jo
	pron	<1b@nJ*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	banjo-shaped.
	exam	1	a banjo clock.
Banjul	0.
	syl	Ban+jul
	pron	<b@n1Ju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Gambia, a port at the mouth of the Gambia river. Pop.: 42687 (1975 est.).
bank	ety	C15: probably from Italian banca bench, money changer's table, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German banc #7bench 
bank	H1.1.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution offering certain financial services, such as the safekeeping of money, conversion of domestic into and from foreign currencies, lending of money at interest, and acceptance of bills of exchange.
bank	H1.2.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the building used by such an institution.
bank	H1.3.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small container used at home for keeping money.
bank	H1.4.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the funds held by a gaming house or a banker or dealer in some gambling games.
bank	H1.5.a.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the stock, as of money, pieces, tokens, etc., on which players may draw.
bank	H1.5.b.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the player holding this stock.
bank	H1.6.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any supply, store, or reserve, for future use.
	exam	1	a data bank;
	exam	2	a blood bank.
bank	H1.7.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deposit (cash, cheques, etc.) in a bank.
bank	H1.8.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to transact business with a bank.
bank	H1.9.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in the business of banking.
bank	H1.10.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold the bank in some gambling games. {~} See also: {bank on}.
bank	ety	C12: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Icelandic bakki hill, Old Danish banke, Swedish backe 
bank	H2.1.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a long raised mass, esp. of earth; mound; ridge.
bank	H2.2.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slope, as of a hill.
bank	H2.3.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the sloping side of any hollow in the ground, esp. when bordering a river.
	exam	1	the left bank of a river is on a spectator's left looking downstream.
bank	H2.4.a.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an elevated section, rising to near the surface, of the bed of a sea, lake, or river.
bank	H2.4.b.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	sandbank;
	exam	2	mudbank.
bank	H2.5.a.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the area around the mouth of the shaft of a mine.
bank	H2.5.b.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the face of a body of ore.
bank	H2.6.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the lateral inclination of an aircraft about its longitudinal axis during a turn.
bank	H2.7.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {camber, cant}. a bend on a road or on a railway, athletics, cycling, or other track having the outside built higher than the inside in order to reduce the effects of centrifugal force on vehicles, runners, etc., rounding it at speed.
bank	H2.8.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the cushion of a billiard table.
bank	H2.9.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to form into a bank or mound.
bank	H2.10.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to border or enclose (a road, etc.) with a bank.
bank	H2.11.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to cover (a fire) with ashes, fresh fuel, etc., so that it will burn slowly.
bank	H2.12.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to tip laterally about its longitudinal axis or (of an aircraft) to tip in this way, esp. while turning.
bank	H2.13.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel round a bank, esp. at high speed.
bank	H2.14.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to drive (a ball) into the cushion.
bank	ety	C17: from Old French banc bench, of Germanic origin; see #7bank %1
bank	H3.1.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of objects, esp. similar objects, in a row or in tiers.
	exam	1	a bank of dials.
bank	H3.2.a.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a tier of oars in a galley.
bank	H3.2.b.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a bench for the rowers in a galley.
bank	H3.3.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	lines of type under a headline.
bank	H3.4.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	Telephony. in automatic switching
	def	an assembly of fixed electrical contacts forming a rigid unit in a selector or similar device.
bank	H3.5.
	syl	bank
	pron	<b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in a bank.
Banka	0.
	syl	Ban+ka
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Bangka}.
bankable	1.
	syl	bank+a:ble
	pron	<1b@Gk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate for receipt by a bank.
bankable	2.
	syl	bank+a:ble
	pron	<1b@Gk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	dependable or reliable.
	exam	1	a bankable promise.
bank acceptance	0.
	syl	bank ac+cept+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange or draft drawn on and endorsed by a bank. Also called: {banker's acceptance}.
bank account	1.
	syl	bank ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	an account created by the deposit of money at a bank by a customer.
bank account	2.
	syl	bank ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of money credited to a depositor at a bank.
bank annuities	0.
	syl	bank an+nu+i:ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {consols}.
draft	alt
	head	bank bill
	or	bank bill
	syl	draft
	pos	n.
bank bill	1.
	or	draft
	syl	bank bill
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange drawn by one bank on another.
bank bill	2.
	or	draft
	syl	bank bill
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {banker's bill}. a bank note.
bankbook	0.
	syl	bank+book
	pron	<1b@Gk2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book held by depositors at certain banks, in which the bank enters a record of deposits, withdrawals, and earned interest. Also called: {passbook}.
bank card	0.
	syl	bank card
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {banker's card}.
bank clerk	0.
	syl	bank clerk
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an employee of a bank. U.S. name: {teller}.
bank discount	0.
	syl	bank dis+count
	pos	n.
	def	interest on a loan deducted from the principal amount when the loan is made and based on the loan's face value.
banker	H1.1.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or is an executive in a bank.
banker	H1.2.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official or player in charge of the bank in any of various games, esp. gambling games.
banker	H1.3.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a result that has been forecast identically in a series of entries on a football pool coupon.
banker	H2.1.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing vessel of Newfoundland.
banker	H2.2.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fisherman in such a vessel.
banker	H2.3.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a stream almost overflowing its banks (esp. in the phrase {run a banker}) .
banker	H2.4.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bank engine}. a locomotive that is used to help a heavy train up a steep gradient.
banker	H3.1.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a craftsman's workbench.
banker	H3.2.
	syl	bank+er
	pron	<1b@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a timber board used as a base for mixing building materials.
banker's card	0.
	syl	bank+er's card
	pos	n.
	def	a card issued by a bank, guaranteeing payment of the cheques of a customer up to a stated value.
banker's order	0.
	syl	bank+er's or+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{standing order} (sense 1)}.
banket	ety	C19: from Dutch: a kind of almond hardbake, alluding to its appearance
banket	0.
	syl	bank+et
	pron	<1b@Gkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold-bearing conglomerate found in South Africa.
bank holiday	0.
	syl	bank hol:i+day
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	any of several weekdays on which banks are closed by law and which are observed as national holidays.
banking	H1.0.
	syl	bank+ing
	pron	<1b@GkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business engaged in by a bank.
banking	H2.0.
	syl	bank+ing
	pron	<1b@GkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	fishing on a sea bank, esp. off the coast of Newfoundland.
bank manager	0.
	syl	bank man+ag+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who directs the business of a local branch of a bank.
bank note	0.
	syl	bank note
	pos	n.
	def	a promissory note, esp. one issued by a central bank, serving as money.
Bank of England	0.
	syl	Bank of Eng+land
	pos	n.
	def	the central bank of England and Wales, concerned with credit control, determination of the bank rate, and other aspects of government monetary policy.
bank on	0.
	syl	bank on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to expect or rely with confidence on.
	exam	1	you can bank on him always arriving on time.
bank rate	1.
	syl	bank rate
	pos	n.
	def	a rate of discount fixed by a bank or banks.
bank rate	2.
	syl	bank rate
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	the minimum rate by which a central bank, such as the Bank of England, is obliged to rediscount bills of exchange and to lend money. See also {minimum lending rate}.
bank-riding	0.
	syl	bank-rid:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	riding along any sloping banked surface.
bankroll	1.
	syl	bank+roll
	pron	<1b@Gk2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a roll of currency notes.
bankroll	2.
	syl	bank+roll
	pron	<1b@Gk2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the financial resources of a person, organization, etc.
bankroll	3.
	syl	bank+roll
	pron	<1b@Gk2r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.; Slang.
	def	to provide the capital for; finance.
bankrupt	ety	C16: from Old French banqueroute, from Old Italian bancarotta, from banca #7bank %1#7 + rotta broken, from Latin ruptus, from rumpere to break
bankrupt	1.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person adjudged insolvent by a court, his property being transferred to a trustee and administered for the benefit of his creditors.
bankrupt	2.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	n.
	def	any person unable to discharge all his debts.
bankrupt	3.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose resources in a certain field are exhausted or nonexistent.
	exam	1	a spiritual bankrupt.
bankrupt	4.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	adjudged insolvent.
bankrupt	5.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	financially ru?!ined.
bankrupt	6.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	depleted in resources or having completely failed.
	exam	1	spiritually bankrupt.
bankrupt	7.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	lacking.
	exam	1	bankrupt in intelligence.
bankrupt	8.
	syl	bank+rupt
	pron	<1b@nkr^pt>, <-r*pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bankrupt.
bankruptcies	infl
	head	bankruptcy
	syl	bank+rupt+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bankruptcy	0.
	syl	bank+rupt+cy
	pron	<1b@nkr^ptsi>, <-r*ptsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, condition, or quality of being or becoming bankrupt.
Gordon	1.
	head	Banks
	syl	Gor:don.
	def	born 1937, English footballer: goalkeeper in the England team 73 times (1963-72).
Banks	2.
	syl	Banks
	pron	<b@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph}. 1743-1820, English botanist and explorer: circumnavigated the world with James Cook (1768-71).
banksia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Sir Joseph B#7anks 
banksia	0.
	syl	bank+si:a
	pron	<1b@Gksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or tree of the Australian genus having long leathery evergreen leaves and dense cylindrical heads of flowers that are often yellowish: family See also {{honeysuckle} (sense 3)}.
Banks Island	1.
	syl	Banks Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island of N Canada, in the Northwest Territories: the westernmost island of the Arctic Archipelago. Area: about 67340 sq. km (26000 sq. miles).
Banks Island	2.
	syl	Banks Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island of W Canada, off British Columbia. Length: about 72 km (45 miles).
bank statement	0.
	syl	bank state+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a statement of transactions in a bank account, esp. one of a series sent at regular intervals to the depositor.
banlieue	0.
	syl	ban+lieue
	pron	French. <b*~a1lj$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of a city.
banner	ety	C13: from Old French baniere, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic bandwa sign; influenced by Medieval Latin bannum #7ban %1#7, bann*_ire to #7banish  &- #!ban+nered adj.
banner	1.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long strip of flexible material displaying a slogan, advertisement, etc., esp. one suspended between two points.
banner	2.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a placard or sign carried in a procession or demonstration.
banner	3.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that represents a belief or principle.
	exam	1	a commitment to nationalization is the banner of British socialism.
banner	4.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flag of a nation, army, etc., used as a standard or ensign.
banner	5.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the standard of an emperor, knight, etc.
banner	6.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {banner headline}. a large headline in a newspaper, etc., extending across the page, esp. the front page.
banner	7.
	syl	ban+ner
	pron	<1b@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a square flag, often charged with the arms of its bearer.
banneret	ety	C14: from Old French banerete a small #7banner 
banneret	1.
	syl	ban+ner+et
	pron	<1b@n*rit>, <-*2ret>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	Also called: {knight banneret}. a knight who was entitled to command other knights and men-at-arms under his own banner.
banneret	2.
	syl	ban+ner+et
	pron	<1b@n*rit>, <-*2ret>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	a title of knighthood conferred by the king for valour on the battlefield.
bannerette	ety	C13: from Old French baneret, from banere #7banner 
banneret	alt
	head	bannerette
	or	bannerette
	syl	ban+ner+et
	pron	<2b@n*1ret>
	pos	n.
bannerette	0.
	or	banneret
	syl	ban+ner+ette
	pron	<2b@n*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a small banner.
bannerol	0.
	syl	ban+ne+rol
	pron	<1b@n*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {banderole}.
Roger (Gilbert) 	infl
	head	Bannister
	syl	Ro:ger (Gilbert) .
	pos	n.
Bannister	0.
	syl	Ban:nis:ter
	pron	<1b@nist*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, British athlete: first man to run a mile in under four minutes (1954).
bannisters	0.
	syl	ban+nis+ters
	pron	<1b@nist*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {banisters}.
bannock	ety	Old English bannuc; related to Breton bannach, banne drop, bit, Cornish banna drop
bannock	0.
	syl	ban+nock
	pron	<1b@n*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a round flat cake originating in Scotland, made from wheat or barley and sometimes filled with currants, raisins, etc.
Bannockburn	0.
	syl	Ban+nock+burn
	pron	<1b@n*k2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Scotland, south of Stirling: site of a victory (1314) of the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, over the English.
banns	ety	C14: plural of bann proclamation; see #7ban %1
bans	alt
	head	banns
	or	banns
	syl	bans
	pron	<b@nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
banns	1.
	or	bans
	syl	banns
	pron	<b@nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the public declaration of an intended marriage, usually formally announced on three successive Sundays in the parish churches of both the be?!trothed.
forbid the banns	2.
	head	banns
	syl	forbid the banns.
	def	to raise an objection to a marriage announced in this way.
banquet	ety	C15: from Old French, from Italian banchetto, from banco a table, of Germanic origin; see #7bank %1
banquet	1.
	syl	ban+quet
	pron	<1b@Gkwit>
	pos	n.
	def	a lavish and sumptuous meal; feast.
banquet	2.
	syl	ban+quet
	pron	<1b@Gkwit>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial meal for many people, often followed by speeches.
banquets	infl
	head	banquet
	syl	ban+quets
	pos	vb.
banqueting	infl
	head	banquet
	syl	ban+quet+ing
	pos	vb.
banqueted	infl
	head	banquet
	syl	ban+quet+ed.
	pos	vb.
banquet	3.
	syl	ban+quet
	pron	<1b@Gkwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold or take part in a banquet.
banquet	4.
	syl	ban+quet
	pron	<1b@Gkwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entertain or honour (a person) with a banquet.
banqueter	sub
	head	banquet
	syl	ban+quet+er
	pos	n.
banquette	ety	C17: from French, from Proven*,cal banqueta, literally: a little bench, from banc bench; see #7bank %3
banquette	1.
	syl	ban+quette
	pron	<b@G1ket>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a raised part behind a parapet.
banquette	2.
	syl	ban+quette
	pron	<b@G1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a footbridge.
banquette	3.
	syl	ban+quette
	pron	<b@G1ket>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an upholstered bench.
bans	0.
	syl	bans
	pron	<b@nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {banns}.
bansela	0.
	syl	ban+sel:a
	pron	<ban1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bonsela}.
banshee	ety	C18: from Irish Gaelic bean s*'idhe, literally: woman of the fairies
banshee	0.
	syl	ban+shee
	pron	<1b@nSE>, <b@n1SE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Irish folklore
	def	a female spirit whose wailing warns of impending death.
Banstead	0.
	syl	Ban+stead
	pron	<1b@n2sted>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in NE Surrey: a dormitory town for London. Pop.: 44986 (1971).
bant	ety	probably a dialect pronunciation of #7band %2
bant	0.
	syl	bant
	pron	<b@nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Lancashire dialect.
	def	string.
bantam	ety	C18: after Bantam, village in Java, said to be the original home of this fowl
bantam	1.
	syl	ban+tam
	pron	<1b@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very small breeds of domestic fowl.
bantam	2.
	syl	ban+tam
	pron	<1b@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small but aggressive person.
bantam	3.
	syl	ban+tam
	pron	<1b@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	short for {bantamweight}.
bantamweight	1.a.
	syl	ban:tam+weight
	pron	<1b@nt*m2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 112-118 pounds (51-53.5 kg).
bantamweight	1.b.
	syl	ban:tam+weight
	pron	<1b@nt*m2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 112-119 pounds (51-54 kg).
bantamweight	1.c.
	syl	ban:tam+weight
	pron	<1b@nt*m2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the bantamweight champion.
bantamweight	2.
	syl	ban:tam+weight
	pron	<1b@nt*m2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115-126 pounds (52-57 kg)).
banter	ety	C17: of unknown origin
banter	1.
	syl	ban+ter
	pron	<1b@nt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or tease lightly or jokingly.
banter	2.
	syl	ban+ter
	pron	<1b@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	light, teasing, or joking language or repartee.
banterer	sub
	head	banter
	syl	ban+ter+er
	pos	n.
Banting	0.
	syl	Bant:ing
	pron	<1b@ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.er@.ick Grant}. 1891-1941, Canadian physiologist: discovered the insulin treatment for diabetes with Best and Macleod (1922) and shared the Nobel prize for medicine with Macleod (1923).
banting	ety	after William Banting (1797-1878), London undertaker who popularized this diet
banting	0.
	syl	bant+ing
	pron	<1b@ntiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	slimming by avoiding eating sugar, starch, and fat.
bantling	ety	C16: perhaps from German B*"ankling illegitimate child, from Bank bench+-#7ling %1
bantling	0.
	syl	bant+ling
	pron	<1b@ntliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, disparaging.
	def	a young child; brat.
Bantoid	0.
	syl	Ban+toid
	pron	<1ba:ntcid>, <1b@n->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to languages, esp. in Cameroon and Nigeria, that possess certain Bantu characteristics. See also {Semi-Bantu}.
Bantu	ety	C19: from Bantu Ba-ntu people
Bantu	1.
	syl	Ban+tu
	pron	<1ba:ntu>, <1b@ntu:>, <b@n1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages of Africa, including most of the principal languages spoken from the equator to the Cape of Good Hope, but excluding the Khoisan family: now generally regarded as part of the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Bantu	infl
	or	Bantus
	syl	Ban+tu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bantus	infl
	head	Bantu
	or	Bantu
	syl	Ban+tus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bantu	2.
	syl	Ban+tu
	pron	<1ba:ntu>, <1b@ntu:>, <b@n1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the indigenous Negroid peoples who inhabit southern, eastern, and central Africa and speak any of these languages.
Bantu	3.
	syl	Ban+tu
	pron	<1ba:ntu>, <1b@ntu:>, <b@n1tu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of peoples or to any of their languages.
Bantustan	0.
	syl	Ban+tu+stan
	pron	<1ba:ntu2sta:n>, <2b@ntu1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	an area reserved for occupation by a Black African people, with limited self-government. Official name: {homeland}.
Th'eodore de	infl
	head	Banville
	syl	Th*'e:o:dore de
	pron	<tAc1dc:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Banville	0.
	syl	Ban:ville
	pron	French <b*~a1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	1823-91, French poet, who anticipated the Parnassian school in his perfection of form and command of rhythm.
banyan	ety	C16: from Hindi baniy*_a, from Sanskrit v*_anija mer?!chant
banian	alt
	head	banyan
	or	banyan
	syl	ban+ian
	pron	<1b@nj*n>
	pos	n.
banyan	1.
	or	banian
	syl	ban+yan
	pron	<1b@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a moraceous tree, of tropical India and the East Indies, having aerial roots that grow down into the soil forming additional trunks.
banyan	2.
	or	banian
	syl	ban+yan
	pron	<1b@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Hindu merchant caste of N and W India.
banyan	3.
	or	banian
	syl	ban+yan
	pron	<1b@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose-fitting shirt, jacket, or robe, worn originally in India.
banzai	ety	Japanese: literally, (may you live for) ten thousand years
banzai	0.
	syl	ban+zai
	pron	<1ba:nzI>, <ba:n1zI>
	pos	interj.
	def	a patriotic cheer, battle cry, or salutation.
banzai attack	0.
	syl	ban+zai at+tack
	pos	n.
	def	a mass attack of troops, without concern for casualties, as practised by the Japanese in World War II.
baobab	ety	C17: probably from a native African word
baobab	0.
	syl	ba:o+bab
	pron	<1bA*u2b@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African bombacaceous tree, that has a very thick trunk, large white flowers, and a gourdlike fruit with an edible pulp called monkey bread. Also called: {monkey bread tree}.
BAOR	0.
	syl	B.A.O.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Army of the Rhine.
bap	ety	of unknown origin
bap	0.
	syl	bap
	pron	<b@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a soft bread roll.
bapt	1.
	syl	bapt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	baptism.
bapt	2.
	syl	bapt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	baptized.
Bapt	0.
	syl	Bapt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Baptist.
baptism	1.
	syl	bap+tism
	pron	<1b@ptiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian religious rite consisting of immersion in or sprinkling with water as a sign that the subject is cleansed from sin and constituted as a member of the Church.
baptism	2.
	syl	bap+tism
	pron	<1b@ptiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of baptizing or of undergoing baptism.
baptism	3.
	syl	bap+tism
	pron	<1b@ptiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar experience of initiation, regeneration, or dedication.
baptismal	sub
	head	baptism
	syl	bap+1tis+mal
	pos	adj.
baptismally	sub
	head	baptism
	syl	bap+1tis+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
baptism of fire	1.
	syl	bap+tism of fire
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier's first experience of battle.
baptism of fire	2.
	syl	bap+tism of fire
	pos	n.
	def	any initiating ordeal or experience.
baptism of fire	3.
	syl	bap+tism of fire
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the penetration of the Holy Ghost into the human spirit to purify, consecrate, and strengthen it, as was believed to have occurred initially at Pentecost.
Baptist	1.
	syl	Bap+tist
	pron	<1b@ptist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various Christian sects that affirm the necessity of baptism (usually of adults and by immersion) following a personal profession of the Christian faith.
the Baptist	2.
	head	Baptist
	syl	the Baptist.
	def	See {John the Baptist}.
Baptist	3.
	syl	Bap+tist
	pron	<1b@ptist>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of any Christian sect that affirms the necessity of baptism following a personal profession of the Christian faith.
baptistery	alt
	head	baptistry
	or	baptistry
	syl	bap+tist+er:y
	pron	<1b@ptistri>
	pos	n.
baptistries	infl
	head	baptistry
	or	baptisteries
	syl	bap+tist+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baptisteries	infl
	head	baptistry
	or	baptistries
	syl	bap+tist+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baptistry	1.
	or	baptistery
	syl	bap+tist+ry
	pron	<1b@ptistri>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a Christian church in which baptisms are carried out.
baptistry	2.
	or	baptistery
	syl	bap+tist+ry
	pron	<1b@ptistri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tank in a Baptist church in which baptisms are carried out.
baptize	ety	C13: from Late Latin bapt*_iz*_are, from Greek baptizein, from baptein to bathe, dip
baptise	alt
	head	baptize
	or	baptize
	syl	bap+tise
	pron	<b@p1tIz>
	pos	vb.
baptize	1.
	or	baptise
	syl	bap+tize
	pron	<b@p1tIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to immerse (a person) in water or sprinkle water on (a person) as part of the rite of baptism.
baptize	2.
	or	baptise
	syl	bap+tize
	pron	<b@p1tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a name to; christen.
baptize	3.
	or	baptise
	syl	bap+tize
	pron	<b@p1tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cleanse; purify.
bar	ety	C12: from Old French barre, from Vulgar Latin barra (unattested) bar, rod, of unknown origin
bar	H1.1.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid usually straight length of metal, wood, etc., that is longer than it is wide or thick, used esp. as a barrier or as a structural or mechanical part.
	exam	1	a bar of a gate.
bar	H1.2.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid usually rectangular block of any material.
	exam	1	a bar of soap.
bar	H1.3.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that obstructs or prevents.
bar	H1.4.a.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	an offshore ridge of sand, mud, or shingle lying near the shore and parallel to it, across the mouth of a river, bay, or harbour, or linking an island to the mainland.
bar	H1.4.b.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an alluvial deposit in a stream, river, or lake.
bar	H1.5.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a counter or room where alcoholic drinks are served.
bar	H1.6.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a counter, room, or establishment where a particular range of goods, food, services, etc., are sold.
	exam	1	a coffee bar;
	exam	2	a heel bar.
bar	H1.7.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band or stripe, as of colour or light.
bar	H1.8.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a heating element in an electric fire.
bar	H1.9.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	the area in a court of law separating the part reserved for the bench and Queen's Counsel from the area occupied by junior barristers, solicitors, and the general public. See also {Bar}.
bar	H1.10.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in a court of law where the accused stands during his trial.
	exam	1	the prisoner at the bar.
bar	H1.11.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular court of law.
bar	H1.12.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. in the House of Lords and House of Commons
	def	the boundary where nonmembers wishing to address either House appear and where persons are arraigned.
bar	H1.13.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a plea showing that a plaintiff has no cause of action, as when the case has already been adjudicated upon or the time allowed for bringing the action has passed.
bar	H1.14.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	anything referred to as an authority or tribunal.
	exam	1	the bar of decency.
bar	H1.15.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {measure}.
bar	H1.15.a.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of beats that is repeated with a consistent rhythm throughout a piece or passage of music. The number of beats in the bar is indicated by the time signature.
bar	H1.15.b.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bar line}.
bar	H1.16.a.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	insignia added to a decoration indicating a second award.
bar	H1.16.b.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a strip of metal worn with uniform, esp. to signify rank or as an award for service.
bar	H1.17.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {barre}.
bar	H1.18.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Football, etc.
	def	See {crossbar}.
bar	H1.19.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	See {horizontal bar}.
bar	H1.20.a.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the metal mouthpiece of a horse's bridle.
bar	H1.20.b.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the space between the horse's teeth in which such a part fits.
bar	H1.21.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two horny extensions that project forwards and inwards from the rear of the outer layer of a horse's hoof.
bar	H1.22.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {crowbar} and {glazing-bar}.
bar	H1.23.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Lacemaking, needlework.
	def	another name for {{bride} %2}.
bar	H1.24.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary consisting of a horizontal line across a shield, typically narrower than a fesse, and usually appearing in twos or threes.
behind bars	25.
	head	bar
	syl	behind bars.
	def	in prison.
won't	26.
	head	bar
	or	wouldn't have a bar of
	syl	won't
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	cannot tolerate; dislike. {~} {bars, bar+ring, barred}.
bar	H1.27.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	to fasten or secure with a bar.
	exam	1	to bar the door.
bar	H1.28.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	to shut in or out with or as if with barriers.
	exam	1	to bar the entrances.
bar	H1.29.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	to obstruct; hinder.
	exam	1	the fallen tree barred the road.
bar	H1.30.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to prohibit; forbid.
	exam	1	to bar a couple from meeting.
bar	H1.31.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to keep out; exclude.
	exam	1	to bar a person from membership.
bar	H1.32.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark with a bar or bars.
bar	H1.33.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	to prevent or halt (an action) by showing that the plaintiff has no cause.
bar	H1.34.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark off (music) into bars with bar lines.
bar	H1.35.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	prep.
	def	except for.
	exam	1	the best recital bar last night's.
bar none	36.
	head	bar
	syl	bar none.
	def	without exception.
bar	ety	C20: from Greek baros weight
bar	H2.0.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cgs unit of pressure equal to 10%6 dynes per square centimetre. 1 bar is equivalent to 10%5 newtons per square metre.
bar	ety	variant of #7barley %2
bar	H3.1.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	immunity from being caught or otherwise penalized in a game.
bar	H3.2.
	syl	bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	a cry for such immunity.
the	infl
	head	Bar
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bar	1.
	syl	Bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and elsewhere
	def	barristers collectively.
Bar	2.
	syl	Bar
	pron	<ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the legal profession collectively.
be called to	3.
	head	Bar
	or	go to the Bar
	syl	be called to
	qual	Brit.
	def	to become a barrister.
be called within the Bar	4.
	head	Bar
	syl	be called within the Bar.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to be appointed as a Queen's Counsel.
bar	1.
	syl	bar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	barometer.
bar	2.
	syl	bar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	barometric.
bar	3.
	syl	bar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	barrel (container or unit of measure).
bar	4.
	syl	bar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	barrister.
Barabbas	0.
	syl	Bar:ab:bas
	pron	<b*1r@b*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a condemned robber who was released at the Passover instead of Jesus (Matthew 27:16).
Baranof Island	0.
	syl	Bar:a+nof Is+land
	pron	<1b@r*n*f>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off SE Alaska, in the western part of the Alexander Archipelago. Area: 4162 sq. km (1607 sq. miles).
barathea	ety	C19: of unknown origin
barathea	0.
	syl	bar:a+the:a
	pron	<2b@r*1Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric made of silk and wool or cotton and rayon, used esp. for coats.
baraza	ety	C19: from Swahili
baraza	1.
	syl	ba+ra+za
	pron	<ba1raza>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a place where public meetings are held.
baraza	2.
	syl	ba+ra+za
	pron	<ba1raza>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a palaver or meeting.
barb	ety	C14: from Old French barbe beard, point, from Latin barba beard
barb	H1.1.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary point facing in the opposite direction to the main point of a fish-hook, harpoon, arrow, etc., intended to make extraction difficult.
barb	H1.2.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pointed parts, as on barbed wire.
barb	H1.3.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting remark; jibe.
barb	H1.4.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numerous hairlike filaments that form the vane of a feather.
barb	H1.5.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a beardlike growth in certain animals.
barb	H1.6.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a hooked hair or projection on certain fruits.
barb	H1.7.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any small cyprinid fish of the genus (or and related genera, such as ({rosy barb}) .
barb	H1.8.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any of the small fleshy protuberances beneath the tongue in horses and cattle.
barb	H1.9.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a white linen cloth forming part of a headdress extending from the chin to the upper chest, originally worn by women in the Middle Ages, now worn by nuns of some orders.
barb	H1.10.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a beard. {~}
barb	H1.11.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a barb or barbs.
barbed	sub
	head	barb
	syl	barbed
	pos	adj.
barb	ety	C17: from French barbe, from Italian barbero a Barbary (horse)
barb	H2.0.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of horse of North African origin, similar to the Arab but less spirited.
barb	ety	C19: named after one that was named Barb after a winning race?!horse
barb	H3.0.
	syl	barb
	pron	<ba:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a black kelpie (see {kelpie} %1).
Barbados	0.
	syl	Bar+ba+dos
	pron	<ba:1bAd*us>, <-d*uz>, <-dos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the West Indies, in the E Lesser Antilles: a British colony from 1628 to 1966, now an independent state within the Commonwealth. Language: English. Currency: East Caribbean dollar. Capital: Bridgetown. Pop.: 244000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 430 sq. km (166 sq. miles).
Barbadian	sub
	head	Barbados
	syl	Bar+1ba+di:an
	pos	adj. n.
barbarian	ety	C16: see #7barbarous 
barbarian	1.
	syl	bar+bar+i:an
	pron	<ba:1be*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a primitive or uncivilized people.
barbarian	2.
	syl	bar+bar+i:an
	pron	<ba:1be*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse, insensitive, or uncultured person.
barbarian	3.
	syl	bar+bar+i:an
	pron	<ba:1be*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vicious person.
barbarian	4.
	syl	bar+bar+i:an
	pron	<ba:1be*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of an uncivilized culture.
barbarian	5.
	syl	bar+bar+i:an
	pron	<ba:1be*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	insensitive, uncultured, or brutal.
barbarianism	sub
	head	barbarian
	syl	bar+1bar+i:an+ism
	pos	n.
barbaric	ety	C15: from Latin barbaricus foreign, outlandish; see #7barbarous 
barbaric	1.
	syl	bar+bar+ic
	pron	<ba:1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of barbarians.
barbaric	2.
	syl	bar+bar+ic
	pron	<ba:1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	primitive or unsophisticated; unrestrained.
barbaric	3.
	syl	bar+bar+ic
	pron	<ba:1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	brutal.
barbarically	sub
	head	barbaric
	syl	bar+1bar:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
barbarism	ety	C16: from Latin barbarismus error of speech, from Greek barbarismos, from barbaros #7barbarous 
barbarism	1.
	syl	bar+ba+rism
	pron	<1ba:b*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a brutal, coarse, or ignorant act.
barbarism	2.
	syl	bar+ba+rism
	pron	<1ba:b*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being backward, coarse, or ignorant.
barbarism	3.
	syl	bar+ba+rism
	pron	<1ba:b*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a substandard or erroneously constructed or derived word or expression; solecism.
barbarism	4.
	syl	bar+ba+rism
	pron	<1ba:b*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any act or object that offends against accepted taste.
barbarities	infl
	head	barbarity
	syl	bar+bar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barbarity	1.
	syl	bar+bar+i:ty
	pron	<ba:1b@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being barbaric or barbarous.
barbarity	2.
	syl	bar+bar+i:ty
	pron	<ba:1b@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a brutal or vicious act.
barbarity	3.
	syl	bar+bar+i:ty
	pron	<ba:1b@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude or unsophisticated quality, style, expression, etc.
barbarise	alt
	head	barbarize
	or	barbarize
	syl	bar+ba+rise
	pron	<1ba:b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
barbarize	1.
	or	barbarise
	syl	bar+ba+rize
	pron	<1ba:b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become barbarous.
barbarize	2.
	or	barbarise
	syl	bar+ba+rize
	pron	<1ba:b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use barbarisms in (language). &- {@!bar+ba+ri+#!za+tion} {@!bar+ba+ri+#!sa+tion}
Barbarossa	0.
	syl	Bar:ba:ros:sa
	pron	<2ba:b*1ros*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nickname of the Holy Roman Emperor {Frederick I}. See {Frederick Barbarossa}.
barbarous	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek barbaros barbarian, non-Greek, in origin imitative of incomprehensible speech; compare Sanskrit barbara stammering, non-Aryan
barbarous	1.
	syl	bar+ba+rous
	pron	<1ba:b*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncivilized; primitive.
barbarous	2.
	syl	bar+ba+rous
	pron	<1ba:b*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	brutal or cruel.
barbarous	3.
	syl	bar+ba+rous
	pron	<1ba:b*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking refinement.
barbarously	sub
	head	barbarous
	syl	bar+ba+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
barbarousness	sub
	head	barbarous
	syl	bar+ba+rous+ness
	pos	n.
Barbary	0.
	syl	Bar+ba+ry
	pron	<1ba:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Africa, extending from W Egypt to the Atlantic and including the former {Barbary States} of Tripolitania, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco.
Barbary ape	0.
	syl	Bar+ba+ry ape
	pos	n.
	def	a tailless macaque, that inhabits rocky cliffs and forests in NW Africa and Gibraltar: family order
Barbary Coasthe	infl
	head	Barbary Coast
	syl	Bar+ba+ry Coasthe.
	pos	n.
Barbary Coast	0.
	syl	Bar+ba+ry Coast
	pos	n.
	def	the Mediterranean coast of North Africa: a centre of piracy against European shipping from the 16th to the 19th century.
barbate	ety	C19: from Latin barba a beard
barbate	0.
	syl	bar+bate
	pron	<1ba:bAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly biology.
	def	having tufts of long hairs; bearded.
barbecue	ety	C17: from American Spanish barbacoa, probably from Taino: frame made of sticks
barbecue	1.
	syl	bar+be:cue
	pron	<1ba:bi2kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal cooked out of doors over an open fire.
barbecue	2.
	syl	bar+be:cue
	pron	<1ba:bi2kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a grill or fireplace used in barbecuing.
barbecue	3.
	syl	bar+be:cue
	pron	<1ba:bi2kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the food so cooked. {~} {@.cues, @.cu+ing, @.cued}.
barbecue	4.
	syl	bar+be:cue
	pron	<1ba:bi2kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	to cook (meat, fish, etc.) on a grill, usually over charcoal and often with a highly seasoned sauce.
barbecue	5.
	syl	bar+be:cue
	pron	<1ba:bi2kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to cook (meat, etc.) in a highly seasoned sauce.
barbed wire	0.
	syl	barbed wire
	pos	n.
	def	strong wire with sharply pointed barbs at close intervals. Also called (U.S.): {barbwire}.
barbed-wire grass	0.
	syl	barbed-wire grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an aromatic grass, with groups of seed heads resembling barbed wire.
barbel	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin barbus, from barba beard
barbel	1.
	syl	bar+bel
	pron	<1ba:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several slender tactile spines or bristles that hang from the jaws of certain fishes, such as the catfish and carp.
barbel	2.
	syl	bar+bel
	pron	<1ba:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several European cyprinid fishes of the genus esp. that resemble the carp but have a longer body and pointed snout.
barbell	0.
	syl	bar+bell
	pron	<1ba:2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal rod to which heavy discs are attached at each end for weightlifting exercises.
barbellate	ety	C19: from New Latin barbell*_atus, from barbella short stiff hair, from Latin barbula a little beard, from barba beard
barbellate	1.
	syl	bar+bel+late
	pron	<1ba:bi2lAt> <ba:1belit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or plant organs
	def	covered with barbs, hooks, or bristles.
barbellate	2.
	syl	bar+bel+late
	pron	<1ba:bi2lAt> <ba:1belit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	possessing bristles or barbels.
barber	ety	C13: from Old French barbeor, from barbe beard, from Latin barba 
barber	1.
	syl	bar+ber
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business is cutting men's hair and shaving or trimming beards.
barber	2.
	syl	bar+ber
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut the hair of.
barber	3.
	syl	bar+ber
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shave or trim the beard of.
Samuel	infl
	head	Barber
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	pos	n.
Barber	0.
	syl	Bar:ber
	pron	<1ba:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, U.S. composer: his works include an adapted from the second movement of his string quartet No. 1 (1936) and the opera (1958).
barberry	ety	C15: from Old French berberis, from Arabic barb*_aris 
barberries	infl
	head	barberry
	syl	bar+ber+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barberry	1.
	syl	bar+ber+ry
	pron	<1ba:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny Asian berberidaceous shrub of the genus esp. having clusters of yellow flowers and orange or red berries: widely cultivated as hedge plants.
barberry	2.
	syl	bar+ber+ry
	pron	<1ba:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
barbershop	1.
	syl	bar:ber+shop
	pron	<1ba:b*2Sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	the premises of a barber.
barbershop	2.
	syl	bar:ber+shop
	pron	<1ba:b*2Sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting or characterized by a type of close four-part harmony for male voices, popular in romantic and sentimental songs of the 1920s and 1930s.
	exam	1	a barbershop quartet.
rash	alt
	head	barber's itch
	or	barber's itch
	syl	rash
	pos	n.
barber's itch	0.
	or	rash
	syl	bar+ber's itch
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fungal infections of the bearded portion of the neck and face. Technical name: {tinea barbae}.
barbet	ety	C18: from French, ultimately from Latin barb*_atus bearded, #7barbate 
barbet	0.
	syl	bar+bet
	pron	<1ba:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small tropical brightly coloured bird of the family having short weak wings and a sharp stout bill with tuftlike feathers at its base: order (woodpeckers, etc.).
barbette	ety	C18: from French, diminutive of barbe a nun's #7barb %1#7, from a fancied similarity between the earthwork around a cannon and this part of a nun's habit
barbette	1.
	syl	bar+bette
	pron	<ba:1bet>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an earthen platform inside a parapet, from which heavy guns could fire over the top.
barbette	2.
	syl	bar+bette
	pron	<ba:1bet>
	pos	n.
	def	an armoured cylinder that protects a turret on a warship.
barbican	ety	C13: from Old French barbacane, from Medieval Latin barbacana, of unknown origin
barbican	1.
	syl	bar+bi+can
	pron	<1ba:bik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the outwork of a fortified place, esp. to defend a drawbridge.
barbican	2.
	syl	bar+bi+can
	pron	<1ba:bik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a watchtower projecting from a fortification.
barbicel	ety	C19: from New Latin barbicella, literally: a small beard, from Latin barba beard
barbicel	0.
	syl	bar+bi+cel
	pron	<1ba:bi2sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any of the minute hooks on the barbules of feathers that interlock with those of adjacent barbules.
bar billiards	0.
	syl	bar bil+liards
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a table game found in pubs, etc., in which short cues are used to pocket balls into holes scoring various points and guarded by wooden pegs that incur penalties if they are knocked over.
Barbirolli	0.
	syl	Bar:bi:rol:li
	pron	<2ba:b*1roli>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1899-1970, British conductor of the Hall*'e Orchestra (1943-68); born in Italy.
barbitone	ety	C20: from #7barbit (#7uric acid) #7+ -#7one 
barbital	alt
	head	barbitone
	or	barbitone
	syl	bar+bi+tal
	pron	<1ba:bi2t@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
barbitone	0.
	or	barbital
	syl	bar+bi+tone
	pron	<1ba:bi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-acting barbiturate used medicinally, usually in the form of the sodium salt, as a sedative or hypnotic.
barbiturate	0.
	syl	bar+bi+tu+rate
	pron	<ba:1bitju:rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a derivative of barbituric acid, such as barbitone or phenobarbitone, used in medicine as a sedative or hypnotic.
barbituric acid	ety	C19: partial translation of German Barbiturs*"aure, perhaps from the name Barbara+#7uric+ S*"aure acid
barbituric acid	0.
	syl	bar+bi+tu+ric ac:id
	pron	<2ba:bi1tju*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline solid used in the preparation of barbiturate drugs. Formula: C\5H\4N\2O\3.2H\2O. Also called: {malonylurea}.
Barbizon School	ety	C19: from Barbizon a village near Paris and a favourite haunt of the painters
Barbizon School	0.
	syl	Bar+bi+zon School
	pron	<1ba:bi2zon>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of French painters of landscapes of the 1840s, including Th*'eodore Rousseau, Daubigny, Diaz, Corot, and Millet.
Barbuda	0.
	syl	Bar+bu+da
	pron	<ba:1bu:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coral island in the E West Indies, in the Leeward Islands: a dependency of Antigua. Area: 160 sq. km (62 sq. miles).
barbule	ety	C19: from Latin barbula a little beard, from barba beard
barbule	1.
	syl	bar+bule
	pron	<1ba:bju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small barb.
barbule	2.
	syl	bar+bule
	pron	<1ba:bju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any of the minute hairs that project from a barb and in some feathers interlock by hooks and grooves, forming a flat vane.
Henri	infl
	head	Barbusse
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<*~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Barbusse	0.
	syl	Bar:busse
	pron	French <bar1bys>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1935, French novelist and poet. His novels include (1908) and (1916), reflecting the horror of World War I.
Barca	0.
	syl	Bar:ca
	pron	<1ba:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the surname of several noted Carthaginian generals, including Hamilcar, Hasdrubal, and Hannibal.
Barcan	sub
	head	Barca
	syl	Bar+can
	pos	adj.
barcarole	ety	C18: from French, from Italian barcarola, from barcaruolo boatman, from barca boat; see #7barque 
barcarolle	alt
	head	barcarole
	or	barcarole
	syl	bar+ca+rolle
	pron	<1ba:k*2r*ul>, <-2rol> <2ba:k*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
barcarole	1.
	or	barcarolle
	syl	bar+ca+role
	pron	<1ba:k*2r*ul>, <-2rol> <2ba:k*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a Venetian boat song in a time of six or twelve quaver beats to the bar.
barcarole	2.
	or	barcarolle
	syl	bar+ca+role
	pron	<1ba:k*2r*ul>, <-2rol> <2ba:k*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental composition resembling this.
Barca	alt
	head	Barce
	or	Barce
	syl	Bar+ca
	pron	<1barka>
	pos	n.
Barce	0.
	or	Barca
	syl	Bar+ce
	pron	<1barCA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Al Marj}.
Barcelona	0.
	syl	Bar+ce+lo+na
	pron	<2ba:si1l*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Spain, on the NE Mediterranean coast: seat of the Republican government during the Civil War (1936-39); the commercial capital of Spain. Pop.: 1745142 (1970). Ancient name: {Barcino}.
BArch	0.
	syl	B.Arch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Architecture.
barkhan	infl
	head	barchan
	syl	bar+khan
	pron	<ba:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
barchane	infl
	head	barchan
	or	barkan
	syl	bar+chane
	pron	<ba:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
barkan	infl
	head	barchan
	or	barchane
	syl	bar+kan
	pron	<ba:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
barchan	0.
	syl	bar+chan
	pron	<ba:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped shifting sand dune, convex on the windward side and steeper and concave on the leeward.
Barclay de Tolly	0.
	syl	Bar:clay de Tol:ly
	pron	<1ba:kli> <d*> <1toli>, Russian <bar1klai> <d*> <1tclj>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Mi@.kha@.il} (mixa#!il). 1761-1818, Russian field marshal: commander in chief against Napoleon in 1812.
Barcoo River	0.
	syl	Bar+coo Riv+er
	pron	<ba:1ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Cooper's Creek}.
Barcoo salute	0.
	syl	Bar+coo sa+lute
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a movement of the hand to brush flies away from the face.
bard	ety	C14: from Scottish Gaelic; related to Welsh bardd 
bard	H1.1.a.
	syl	bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	one of an ancient Celtic order of poets who recited verses about the exploits, often legendary, of their tribes.
bard	H1.1.b.
	syl	bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern times
	def	a poet who wins a verse competition at a Welsh Eisteddfod.
bard	H1.2.
	syl	bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	any poet, esp. one who writes lyric or heroic verse or is of national importance.
bardic	sub
	head	bard
	syl	bard+ic
	pos	adj.
bard	ety	C15: from Old French barde, from Old Italian barda, from Arabic barda`ah packsaddle
barde	alt
	head	bard
	or	bard
	syl	barde
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
bard	H2.1.
	or	barde
	syl	bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of larding bacon or pork fat placed on game or lean meat during roasting to prevent drying out.
bard	H2.2.
	or	barde
	syl	bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental caparison for a horse.
bard	H2.3.
	or	barde
	syl	bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place a bard on.
the	infl
	head	Bard
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bard	0.
	syl	Bard
	pron	<ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an epithet of (William) {Shakespeare}.
bardolatry	0.
	syl	bar+dol:a+try
	pron	<ba:1dol*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	idolatry or excessive admiration of Shakespeare.
Brigitte	infl
	head	Bardot
	syl	Bri:gitte
	pron	<bri1Zit>
	pos	n.
Bardot	0.
	syl	Bar:dot
	pron	French <bar1do>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, French film actress.
bare	ety	Old English b@ar; compare Old Norse berr, Old High German bar naked, Old Slavonic bos*vu barefoot &- #!bare+ness n.
bare	H1.1.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unclothed; exposed: used esp. of a part of the body.
bare	H1.2.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	without the natural, conventional, or usual covering or clothing.
	exam	1	a bare tree.
bare	H1.3.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking appropriate fur?!nishings, etc..
	exam	1	a bare room.
bare	H1.4.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unembellished; simple.
	exam	1	the bare facts.
bare	H1.5.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	just sufficient; mere.
	exam	1	he earned the bare minimum.
with one's bare hands	6.
	head	bare
	syl	with one's bare hands.
	def	without a weapon or tool.
bare	H1.7.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bare; uncover; reveal.
bare	H2.0.
	syl	bare
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {bear%1}.
barebacked	alt
	head	bareback
	or	bareback
	syl	bare+backed
	pos	adj. adv.
bareback	0.
	or	barebacked
	syl	bare+back
	pron	<1be*2b@k>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of horse-riding
	def	without a saddle.
barefaced	1.
	syl	bare+faced
	pron	<1be*2fAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconcealed or shameless.
	exam	1	a barefaced lie.
barefaced	2.
	syl	bare+faced
	pron	<1be*2fAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	with the face uncovered or shaven.
barefacedly	sub
	head	barefaced
	syl	bare+fac+ed+ly
	pron	<1be*2fAsidli>
	pos	adv.
barefacedness	sub
	head	barefaced
	syl	bare+2fac+ed+ness
	pos	n.
barefooted	alt
	head	barefoot
	or	barefoot
	syl	bare+foot:ed
	pos	adj. adv.
barefoot	0.
	or	barefooted
	syl	bare+foot
	pron	<1be*2fut>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with the feet uncovered.
barege	ety	C19: named after Bar*`eges, France, where it was originally made
barege	1.
	syl	ba+r*`ege
	pron	French. <ba1re:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a light silky gauze fabric made of wool. {~}
barege	2.
	syl	ba+r*`ege
	pron	French. <ba1re:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	made of such a fabric.
barehanded	1.
	syl	bare+hand:ed
	pron	<2be*1h@ndid>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	without weapons, tools, etc.
barehanded	2.
	syl	bare+hand:ed
	pron	<2be*1h@ndid>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with hands uncovered.
bareheaded	0.
	syl	bare+head:ed
	pron	<2be*1hedid>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with head uncovered.
Bareilly	0.
	syl	Ba+reil+ly
	pron	<b*1rAli>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in N central Uttar Pradesh. Pop.: 296093 (1971).
barely	1.
	syl	bare+ly
	pron	<1be*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	only just; scarcely.
	exam	1	barely enough for their needs.
barely	2.
	syl	bare+ly
	pron	<1be*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not quite; nearly.
	exam	1	barely old enough.
barely	3.
	syl	bare+ly
	pron	<1be*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	scantily; poorly.
	exam	1	barely furnished.
barely	4.
	syl	bare+ly
	pron	<1be*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	openly. #e {Usage}. See at {hardly}.
Daniel	infl
	head	Barenboim
	syl	Dan:iel.
	pos	n.
Barenboim	0.
	syl	Bar:en:boim
	pron	<1b@r*n2bcim>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, Israeli concert pianist and conductor, born in Argentina.
Barents Sea	ety	named after Willem Barents (1550-97), Dutch navigator and explorer who discovered it in 1596
Barents Sea	0.
	syl	Bar+ents Sea
	pron	<1b@r*nts>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the Arctic Ocean, bounded by Norway, the Soviet Union, and the islands of Novaya Zemlya, Spitsbergen, and Franz Josef Land.
baresark	1.
	syl	bare+sark
	pron	<1be*2sa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {berserker}.
baresark	2.
	syl	bare+sark
	pron	<1be*2sa:k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	without armour.
bar fly	0.
	syl	bar fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who frequents bars.
bargain	ety	C14: from Old French bargaigne, from bargaignier to trade, of Germanic origin; compare Medieval Latin barc*_ani*_are to trade, Old English borgian to borrow
bargain	1.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement or contract establishing what each party will give, receive, or perform in a transaction between them.
bargain	2.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	n.
	def	something acquired or received in such an agreement.
bargain	3.a.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	n.
	def	something bought or offered at a low price.
	exam	1	a bargain at an auction.
bargain	3.b.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bargain basement.
bargainto	4.
	head	bargain
	or	in the bargain
	syl	bar+gainto
	def	in excess of what has been stipulated; besides.
make	5.
	head	bargain
	or	strike a bargain
	syl	make
	def	to agree on terms.
bargain	6.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to negotiate the terms of an agreement, transaction, etc.
bargain	7.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exchange, as in a bargain.
bargain	8.
	syl	bar+gain
	pron	<1ba:gin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrive at (an agreement or settlement).
bargainer	sub
	head	bargain
	syl	bar+gain+er
	pos	n.
bargain away	0.
	syl	bar+gain a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose or renounce (freedom, rights, etc.) in return for something valueless or of little value.
bargain for	0.
	syl	bar+gain for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expect; anticipate (a style of behaviour, change in fortune, etc.).
	exam	1	he got more than he bargained for.
bargain on	0.
	syl	bar+gain on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rely or depend on (something).
	exam	1	he bargained on her support.
barge	ety	C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin barga, probably from Late Latin barca a small boat; see #7barque 
barge	1.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, usually flat-bottomed and with or without its own power, used for transporting freight, esp. on canals.
barge	2.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, often decorated, used in pageants, for state occasions, etc.
barge	3.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navy.
	def	a boat allocated to a flag officer, used esp. for ceremonial occasions and often carried on board his flagship.
barge	4.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal and derogatory.
	def	any vessel, esp. an old or clumsy one.
barge	5.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to bump (into).
barge	6.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to push (someone or one's way) violently.
barge	7.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by into or in
	def	to interrupt rudely or clumsily.
	exam	1	to barge into a conversation.
barge	8.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sailing.
	def	to bear down on (another boat or boats) at the start of a race.
barge	9.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport by barge.
barge	10.
	syl	barge
	pron	<ba:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move slowly or clumsily.
bargeboard	0.
	syl	barge+board
	pron	<1ba:J2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board, often decorated with carved ornaments, placed along the gable end of a roof. Also called: {vergeboard}.
barge couple	0.
	syl	barge cou+ple
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of outside rafters along the gable end of a roof.
barge course	1.
	syl	barge course
	pos	n.
	def	the overhang of the gable end of a roof.
barge course	2.
	syl	barge course
	pos	n.
	def	a course of bricks laid on edge to form the coping of a wall.
bargeman	alt
	head	bargee
	or	bargee
	syl	barge+man
	pron	<1ba:Jm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
bargees	infl
	head	bargee
	or	bargemen
	syl	bar+gees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bargemen	infl
	head	bargee
	or	bargees
	syl	barge+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bargee	0.
	or	bargeman
	syl	bar+gee
	pron	<ba:1JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed on or in charge of a barge.
bargepole	1.
	syl	barge+pole
	pron	<1ba:J2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a long pole used to propel a barge.
not touch with a bargepole	2.
	head	bargepole
	syl	not touch with a bargepole.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to refuse to have anything to do with.
bar girl	0.
	syl	bar girl
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an attractive girl employed by the management of a bar to befriend male customers and encourage them to buy drinks.
bar graph	0.
	syl	bar graph
	pos	n.
	def	a graph consisting of vertical or horizontal bars whose lengths are proportional to amounts or quantities.
Bari	0.
	syl	Ba:ri
	pron	<1ba:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Italy, capital of Apulia, on the Adriatic coast. Pop.: 376467 (1975 est.).
baric	H1.0.
	syl	bar+ic
	pron	<1be*rik>, <1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing barium.
baric	H2.0.
	syl	bar+ic
	pron	<1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with weight, esp. that of the atmosphere as indicated by barometric pressure.
barilla	ety	C17: from Spanish barrilla, literally: a little bar, from barra #7bar %1
barilla	1.
	syl	ba+ril+la
	pron	<b*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure mixture of sodium carbonate and sodium sulphate obtained from the ashes of certain plants, such as the saltworts.
barilla	2.
	syl	ba+ril+la
	pron	<b*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two chenopodiaceous plants, (or or formerly burned to obtain a form of sodium carbonate. See also {saltwort}.
Evelyn	infl
	head	Baring
	syl	Eve:lyn
	pos	n.
Baring	0.
	syl	Bar:ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Cromer. 1841-1917, English administrator. As consul general in Egypt with plenipotentiary powers, he controlled the Egyptian government from 1883 to 1907.
barit	0.
	syl	barit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	baritone.
barite	ety	C18: from #7bar (#7ium) #7+ -#7ite %1
barite	0.
	syl	bar+ite
	pron	<1be*rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {barytes}.
baritone	ety	C17: from Italian baritono a deep voice, from Greek barutonos deep-sounding, from barus heavy, low+ tonos #7tone 
baritone	1.
	syl	bar:i+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the second lowest adult male voice, having a range approximately from G an eleventh below middle C to F a fourth above it.
baritone	2.
	syl	bar:i+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice.
baritone	3.
	syl	bar:i+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the second lowest instrument in the families of the saxophone, horn, oboe, etc.
baritone	4.
	syl	bar:i+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting a baritone.
	exam	1	a baritone part.
baritone	5.
	syl	bar:i+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the second lowest instrument in a family.
	exam	1	the baritone horn.
barium	ety	C19: from #7bar (#7yta) #7+ -#7ium 
barium	0.
	syl	bar+i:um
	pron	<1be*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft silvery-white metallic element of the alkaline earth group. It is used in bearing alloys and compounds are used as pigments. Symbol: Ba; atomic no.: 56; atomic wt.: 137.34; valency: 2; relative density: 3.5; melting pt.: 725?%C; boiling pt.: 1140?%C.
barium enema	0.
	syl	bar+i:um en+e:ma
	pos	n.
	def	an injection into the rectum of a preparation of barium sulphate, which is opaque to x-rays, before x-raying the lower alimentary canal.
barium hydroxide	0.
	syl	bar+i:um hy+drox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous crystalline solid, used in the manufacture of organic compounds and in the preparation of beet sugar. Formula: Ba(OH)\2. Also called: {baryta}.
barium meal	0.
	syl	bar+i:um meal
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of barium sulphate, which is opaque to x-rays, swallowed by a patient before x-ray examination of the upper part of his alimentary canal.
barium oxide	0.
	syl	bar+i:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellowish-white poisonous heavy powder used esp. as a dehydrating agent. Formula: BaO. Also called: {baryta}.
barium sulphate	0.
	syl	bar+i:um sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble fine heavy powder, used as a pigment, as a filler for paper, rubber, etc., and in barium meals. Formula: BaSO\4. Also called: {blanc fixe}.
bark	ety	Old English beorcan; related to Lithuanian burg*veti to quarrel, growl
bark	H1.1.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the loud abrupt usually harsh or gruff cry of a dog or any of certain other animals.
bark	H1.2.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar sound, such as one made by a person, gun, etc.
his bark is worse than his bite	3.
	head	bark
	syl	his bark is worse than his bite.
	def	he is bad-tempered but harmless.
bark	H1.4.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a dog or any of certain other animals
	def	to make its typical loud abrupt cry.
bark	H1.5.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person, gun, etc.
	def	to make a similar loud harsh sound.
bark	H1.6.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or shout in a brusque, peremptory, or angry tone.
	exam	1	he barked an order.
bark	H1.7.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to advertise (a show, merchandise, etc.) by loudly addressing passers-by.
bark up the wrong tree	8.
	head	bark
	syl	bark up the wrong tree.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to misdirect one's attention, efforts, etc.; be mistaken.
bark	ety	C13: from Old Norse b*"orkr; related to Swedish, Danish bark, German Borke; compare Old Norse bj*"orkr #7birch 
bark	H2.1.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective layer of dead corky cells on the outside of the stems of woody plants.
bark	H2.2.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of this substance that can be used in tanning, dyeing, or in medicine.
bark	H2.3.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {cinchona}.
bark	H2.4.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrape or rub off skin, as in an injury.
bark	H2.5.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the bark or a circle of bark from (a tree or log).
bark	H2.6.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or enclose with bark.
bark	H2.7.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tan (leather), principally by the tannins in barks.
bark	H3.0.
	syl	bark
	pron	<ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {barque}.
bark beetle	0.
	syl	bark bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any small beetle of the family which bore tunnels in the bark and wood of trees, causing great damage. They are closely related to the weevils.
bark cloth	0.
	syl	bark cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a papery fabric made from the fibrous inner bark of various trees, esp. of the moraceous genus and the leguminous genus
barkantine	alt
	head	barkentine
	or	barkentine
	syl	bar+kan+tine
	pron	<1ba:k*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
barkentine	0.
	or	barkantine
	syl	bar+ken+tine
	pron	<1ba:k*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spellings of {barquentine}.
barker	H1.1.
	syl	bark+er
	pron	<1ba:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or person that barks.
barker	H1.2.
	syl	bark+er
	pron	<1ba:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who stands at a show, fair booth, etc., and loudly addresses passers-by to attract customers.
barker	H2.0.
	syl	bark+er
	pron	<1ba:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that removes bark from trees or logs or prepares it for tanning.
barkan	alt
	head	barkhan
	or	barkhan
	syl	bar+kan
	pron	<ba:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
barkhan	0.
	or	barkan
	syl	bar+khan
	pron	<ba:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {barchan}.
Barking	0.
	syl	Bark+ing
	pron	<1ba:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London. Pop.: 153800 (1976 est.).
barking deer	0.
	syl	bark+ing deer
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {muntjac}.
Barletta	0.
	syl	Bar+let+ta
	pron	Italian <bar1lAtta>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Italy, in Apulia. Pop.: 75728 (1971).
barley	ety	Old English b@arl*_ic (adj.); related to bere barley, Old Norse barr barley, Gothic barizeins of barley, Latin far*_ina flour
barley	H1.1.
	syl	bar+ley
	pron	<1ba:li>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various erect annual temperate grasses of the genus esp. that have short leaves and dense bristly flower spikes and are widely cultivated for grain and forage.
barley	H1.2.
	syl	bar+ley
	pron	<1ba:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of any of these grasses, used in making beer and whisky and for soups, puddings, etc. See also {pearl barley}.
barley	ety	C19: probably changed from #7parley 
barley	H2.0.
	syl	bar+ley
	pron	<1ba:li>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a cry for truce or respite from the rules of a game.
barleycorn	1.
	syl	bar:ley+corn
	pron	<1ba:li2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a grain of barley, or barley itself.
barleycorn	2.
	syl	bar:ley+corn
	pron	<1ba:li2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete unit of length equal to one third of an inch.
barley sugar	0.
	syl	bar+ley sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle clear amber-coloured sweet made by boiling sugar, originally with a barley extract.
barley water	0.
	syl	bar+ley wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from an infusion of barley, usually flavoured with lemon or orange.
barley wine	0.
	syl	bar+ley wine
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an exceptionally strong beer.
bar	alt
	head	bar line
	or	bar line
	syl	bar
	pos	n.
bar line	0.
	or	bar
	syl	bar line
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the vertical line marking the bounda?!ry between one bar and the next.
barm	ety	Old English bearm; related to beran to #7bear, Old Norse barmr barm, Gothic barms, Old High German barm; see #7ferment 
barm	0.
	syl	barm
	pron	<ba:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {yeast}.
barmaid	0.
	syl	bar+maid
	pron	<1ba:2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who serves in a pub.
barmen	infl
	head	barman
	syl	bar+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barman	0.
	syl	bar+man
	pron	<1ba:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who serves in a pub.
barm cake	0.
	syl	barm cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Lancashire dialect.
	def	a round flat soft bread roll.
Barmecide	ety	C18: from the name of a prince in The Arabian Nights who served empty plates to a beggar, alleging that they held sumptuous food
Barmecidal	alt
	head	Barmecide
	or	Barmecide
	syl	Bar+me:cid+al
	pos	adj.
Barmecide	0.
	or	Barmecidal
	syl	Bar+me:cide
	pron	<1ba:mi2sId>
	pos	adj.
	def	lavish or plentiful in appearance only; illusory; sham.
	exam	1	a Barmecide feast.
bar mitzvah	ety	Hebrew: son of the law
bar mitzvah	1.
	syl	bar mitz+vah
	pron	<ba:> <1mitsv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	the ceremony and celebration marking the 13th birthday of a boy, who then assumes his full religious obligations.
bar mitzvah	2.
	syl	bar mitz+vah
	pron	<ba:> <1mitsv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	the boy himself.
barmy	ety	C16: originally, full of #7barm , hence frothing, excited, flighty, etc.
barmier	infl
	head	barmy
	syl	bar+mi+er
	pos	adj.
barmiest	infl
	head	barmy
	syl	bar+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
barmy	0.
	syl	bar+my
	pron	<1ba:mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	insane. Also (U.S.): {balmy}.
barn	ety	Old English beren, from bere barley+ @arn room; see #7barley %1
barn	H1.1.
	syl	barn
	pron	<ba:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large farm outbuilding, used chiefly for storing hay, grain, etc., but also for housing livestock.
barn	H1.2.
	syl	barn
	pron	<ba:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large shed for sheltering railroad cars, trucks, etc.
barn	H1.3.
	syl	barn
	pron	<ba:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any large building, esp. an unattractive one.
barn	ety	C20: from #7barn %1; so called because of the relatively large cross section
barn	H2.0.
	syl	barn
	pron	<ba:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of nuclear cross section equal to 10%#-%2%8 square metre. Symbol: b
Barnabas	0.
	syl	Bar:na:bas
	pron	<1ba:n*b*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	original name.
	exam	1	Joseph.
barnacle	1.
	syl	bar+na+cle
	pron	<1ba:n*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine crustaceans of the subclass that, as adults, live attached to rocks, ship bottoms, etc. They have feathery food-catching cirri protruding from a hard shell. See {acorn barnacle, goose barnacle}.
barnacle	2.
	syl	bar+na+cle
	pron	<1ba:n*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is difficult to get rid of.
barnacled	sub
	head	barnacle
	syl	bar+na+cled
	pos	adj.
barnacle goose	1.
	syl	bar+na+cle goose
	pos	n.
	def	a N European goose, that has a black-and-white head and body and grey wings.
barnacle goose	2.
	syl	bar+na+cle goose
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {brent}.
Christiaan (Neethling) 	1.
	head	Barnard
	syl	Chris:tiaan (Neethling) .
	def	born 1923, South African surgeon, who performed the first human heart transplant (1967).
Edward Emerson	2.
	head	Barnard
	syl	Ed:ward Em:er:son.
	def	1857-1923, U.S. astronomer: noted for his discovery of the fifth satellite of Jupiter and his discovery of comets, nebulae, and a red dwarf (1916).
Barnardo	0.
	syl	Bar:nar:do
	pron	<b*1na:d*u>, <ba:->
	pos	n.
	def	Dr. {Thom@.as John}. 1845-1905, British philanthropist, who founded homes for destitute children.
Barnaul	0.
	syl	Bar+na+ul
	pron	Russian <b*rna1ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the RSFSR. Pop.: 502000 (1975 est.).
barn-brack	ety	from Irish Gaelic b*'airin breac speckled bread
barn-brack	0.
	syl	barn-brack
	pron	<1ba:n2br@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ulster dialect.
	def	a large muffin with currants in it.
barn dance	1.
	syl	barn dance
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a progressive round country dance.
barn dance	2.
	syl	barn dance
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party with hoedown music and square dancing.
barn dance	3.
	syl	barn dance
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party featuring country dancing.
barn door	1.
	syl	barn door
	pos	n.
	def	the door of a barn.
barn door	2.
	syl	barn door
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a target so large that it cannot be missed.
Barnet	0.
	syl	Bar+net
	pron	<1ba:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London: scene of a Yorkist victory (1471) in the Wars of the Roses. Pop.: 305200 (1976 est.).
barney	ety	C19: of unknown origin
	infl
	head	barney
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, Chiefly Austral. and N.Z.
barney	1.
	syl	bar+ney
	pron	<1ba:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy argument. {~}
barney	2.
	syl	bar+ney
	pron	<1ba:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	to argue or quarrel.
barn owl	0.
	syl	barn owl
	pos	n.
	def	any owl of the genus esp. having a pale brown and white plumage, long slender legs, and a heart-shaped face: family
Barnsley	0.
	syl	Barns+ley
	pron	<1ba:nzli>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop.: 75330 (1971).
barnstorm	1.
	syl	barn+storm
	pron	<1ba:n2stc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to tour rural districts putting on shows, esp. theatrical, athletic, or acrobatic shows.
barnstorm	2.
	syl	barn+storm
	pron	<1ba:n2stc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to tour rural districts making speeches in a political campaign.
barnstormer	sub
	head	barnstorm
	syl	barn+2storm+er
	pos	n.
barn swallow	0.
	syl	barn swal+low
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the common swallow, See {{swallow%2}}.
P (hineas) T (aylor)	infl
	head	Barnum
	syl	P (hineas) T (aylor)
	pos	n.
Barnum	0.
	syl	Bar:num
	pron	<1ba:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1810-91, U.S. showman, who created The Greatest Show on Earth (1871) and, with J. A. Bailey, founded the Barnum and Bailey Circus (1881).
barnyard	1.
	syl	barn+yard
	pron	<1ba:n2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a yard adjoining a barn, in which farm animals are kept.
barnyard	2.
	syl	barn+yard
	pron	<1ba:n2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	belonging to or characteristic of a barnyard.
barnyard	3.
	syl	barn+yard
	pron	<1ba:n2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	crude or earthy.
	exam	1	barnyard humour.
baro-	ety	from Greek baros weight; related to Latin gravis heavy
baro-	0.
	syl	bar:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating weight or pressure.
	exam	1	barom?!eter.
Giacomo	infl
	head	Barocchio
	syl	Gia:co:mo
	pron	<1Ja:komo>
	pos	n.
Barocchio	0.
	syl	Ba:roc:chio
	pron	Italian <ba1rckkjo>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Giacomo da) {Vignola}.
Baroda	1.
	syl	Ba+ro+da
	pron	<b*1r*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of W India, part of Gujarat since 1960.
Baroda	2.
	syl	Ba+ro+da
	pron	<b*1r*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1976) of {Vadodara}.
barogram	0.
	syl	bar:o+gram
	pron	<1b@r*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the record of atmospheric pressure traced by a barograph or similar instrument.
barograph	0.
	syl	bar:o+graph
	pron	<1b@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a self-recording aneroid barometer.
barographic	sub
	head	barograph
	syl	bar:o+graph:ic
	pron	<2b@r*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
Pio	infl
	head	Baroja
	syl	Pi:o
	pron	<1pio>
	pos	n.
Baroja	0.
	syl	Ba:ro:ja
	pron	Spanish <ba1roxa>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1956, Spanish Basque novelist, who wrote nearly 100 novels, including a series of twenty-two under the general title (1944-49).
barometer	1.
	syl	ba+rom+e:ter
	pron	<b*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, usually to determine altitude or weather changes.
barometer	2.
	syl	ba+rom+e:ter
	pron	<b*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that shows change or impending change.
	exam	1	the barometer of social change.
barometric	sub
	head	barometer
	or	barometrical
	syl	bar:o+met+ric
	pron	<2b@r*?!1metrik>
	pos	adj.
barometrical	sub
	head	barometer
	or	barometric
	syl	bar:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
barometrically	sub
	head	barometer
	syl	bar:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
barometric pressure	0.
	syl	bar:o+met+ric pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	atmospheric pressure as indicated by a barometer.
baron	ety	C12: from Old French, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German baro freeman, Old Norse berjask to fight
baron	1.
	syl	bar+on
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a specific rank of nobility, esp. the lowest rank in the British Isles.
baron	2.
	syl	bar+on
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Europe from the Middle Ages
	def	originally any tenant-in-chief of a king or other overlord, who held land from his superior by honourable service; a land-holding nobleman.
baron	3.
	syl	bar+on
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful businessman or financier.
	exam	1	a press baron.
baron	4.
	syl	bar+on
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	the title held by judges of the Court of Exchequer.
baron	5.
	syl	bar+on
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {baron of beef}.
baronage	1.
	syl	bar+on+age
	pron	<1b@r*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	barons collectively.
baronage	2.
	syl	bar+on+age
	pron	<1b@r*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or dignity of a baron.
baroness	1.
	syl	bar+on+ess
	pron	<1b@r*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a baron.
baroness	2.
	syl	bar+on+ess
	pron	<1b@r*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman holding the rank of baron in her own right.
baronet	0.
	syl	bar+on+et
	pron	<1b@r*nit>, <-2net>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a commoner who holds the lowest hereditary title of honour, ranking below a baron. Abbrev.: {Bart}. or {Bt}.
baronetage	1.
	syl	bar+on+et+age
	pron	<1b@r*nitiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the order of baronets; baronets collectively.
baronetage	2.
	syl	bar+on+et+age
	pron	<1b@r*nitiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank of a baronet; baronetcy.
baronetcies	infl
	head	baronetcy
	syl	bar+on+et+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baronetcy	0.
	syl	bar+on+et+cy
	pron	<1b@r*nitsi>, <-2net->
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, position, or patent of a baronet.
barong	ety	from Moro; see #7parang 
barong	0.
	syl	ba+rong
	pron	<b@1roG>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad-bladed cleaver-like knife used in the Philippines.
baronial	0.
	syl	ba+ro+ni:al
	pron	<b*1r*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or befitting a baron or barons.
baron of beef	0.
	syl	bar+on of beef
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of beef consisting of a double sirloin joined at the backbone.
baronies	infl
	head	barony
	syl	bar:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barony	1.a.
	syl	bar:o+ny
	pron	<1b@r*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the domain of a baron.
barony	1.b.
	syl	bar:o+ny
	pron	<1b@r*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Ireland
	def	a division of a county.
barony	1.c.
	syl	bar:o+ny
	pron	<1b@r*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a large estate or manor.
barony	2.
	syl	bar:o+ny
	pron	<1b@r*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or dignity of a baron.
barony	3.
	syl	bar:o+ny
	pron	<1b@r*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere of influence dominated by an industrial magnate or other powerful individual.
baroque	ety	C18: from French, from Italian barroco, probably from the name of Federigo Barocci (1528-1612), Italian painter of this style
baroque	1.
	syl	ba+roque
	pron	<b*1rok>, <b*1r*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a style of architecture and decorative art that flourished throughout Europe from the late 16th to the early 18th century, characterized by extensive ornamentation.
baroque	2.
	syl	ba+roque
	pron	<b*1rok>, <b*1r*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a 17th-century style of music characterized by extensive use of the thorough bass and of ornamentation.
baroque	3.
	syl	ba+roque
	pron	<b*1rok>, <b*1r*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any ornate or heavily ornamented style. {~}
baroque	4.
	syl	ba+roque
	pron	<b*1rok>, <b*1r*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	denoting, being in, or relating to the baroque.
baroque	5.
	syl	ba+roque
	pron	<b*1rok>, <b*1r*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; of pearls
	def	irregularly shaped.
baroscope	0.
	syl	bar:o+scope
	pron	<1b@r*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, esp. a manometer with one side open to the atmosphere.
baroscopic	sub
	head	baroscope
	syl	bar:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2b@r*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
barostat	0.
	syl	bar:o+stat
	pron	<1b@r*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for maintaining constant pressure, such as one used in an aircraft cabin.
Barotse	infl
	or	Barotses
	syl	Ba+rot+se
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Barotses	infl
	head	Barotse
	or	Barotse
	syl	Ba+rot+ses
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Barotse	1.
	syl	Ba+rot+se
	pron	<b*1rotsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of central Africa living chiefly in SW Zambia.
Barotse	2.
	syl	Ba+rot+se
	pron	<b*1rotsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language spoken by this people; Lozi.
barouche	ety	C19: from German (dialect) Barutsche, from Italian baroccio, from Vulgar Latin birotium (unattested) vehicle with two wheels, from Late Latin birotus two-wheeled, from #7bi -%1#7+ rota wheel
barouche	0.
	syl	ba+rouche
	pron	<b*1ru:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, popular in the 19th century, having a retractable hood over the rear half, seats inside for two couples facing each other, and a driver's seat outside at the front.
Barozzi	0.
	syl	Ba:roz:zi
	pron	Italian <ba1rcttsi>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Giacomo da) {Vignola}.
barque	ety	C15: from Old French, from Old Proven*,cal barca, from Late Latin, of unknown origin
barque	1.
	syl	barque
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a sailing ship of three or more masts having the foremasts rigged square and the aftermast rigged fore-and-aft.
barque	2.
	syl	barque
	qual	Poetic.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any boat, esp. a small sailing vessel.
barquentine	ety	C17: from #7barque +(#7brig) #7antine 
barquantine	alt
	head	barquentine
	or	barquentine
	syl	bar+quan+tine
	pron	<1ba:k*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
barquentine	0.
	or	barquantine
	syl	bar+quen+tine
	pron	<1ba:k*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing ship of three or more masts rigged square on the foremast and fore-and-aft on the others. Usual U.S. spelling: {barkentine}.
Barquisimeto	0.
	syl	Bar+qui+si+me+to
	pron	Spanish <2barkisi1mAto>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Venezuela. Pop.: 330815 (1971).
barrack	H1.0.
	syl	bar+rack
	pron	<1b@r*k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to house (soldiers, etc.) in barracks.
barrack	ety	C19: from northern Irish: to boast
barrack	H2.1.
	syl	bar+rack
	pron	<1b@r*k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. and Austral. informal.
	def	to criticize loudly or shout against (a player, team, speaker, etc.); jeer.
barrack	H2.2.
	syl	bar+rack
	pron	<1b@r*k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. and Austral. informal.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to shout support (for).
barracks	ety	C17: from French baraque, from Old Catalan barraca hut, of uncertain origin
barracks	1.
	syl	bar+racks
	pron	<1b@r*ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. some?!times; sing. when; pl. some?!times functions as; sing.
	def	a building or group of buildings used to accommodate military personnel.
barracks	2.
	syl	bar+racks
	pron	<1b@r*ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. some?!times; sing. when; pl. some?!times functions as; sing.
	def	any large building used for housing people, esp. temporarily.
barracks	3.
	syl	bar+racks
	pron	<1b@r*ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. some?!times; sing. when; pl. some?!times functions as; sing.
	def	a large and bleak building.
barracoon	ety	C19: from Spanish barrac*'on, from barraca hut, from Catalan
barracoon	0.
	syl	bar+ra+coon
	pron	<2b@r*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a temporary place of confinement for slaves or convicts, esp. those awaiting trans?!portation.
barracouta	ety	C17: variant of #7barracuda 
barracouta	0.
	syl	bar+ra+cou+ta
	pron	<2b@r*1ku:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large predatory Pacific fish, with a protruding lower jaw and strong teeth: family
barracuda	ety	C17: from American Spanish, of unknown origin
barracuda	infl
	or	barracudas
	syl	bar+ra+cu+da
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barracudas	infl
	head	barracuda
	or	barracuda
	syl	bar+ra+cu+das.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barracuda	0.
	syl	bar+ra+cu+da
	pron	<2b@r*1kju:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any predatory marine teleost fish of the mostly tropical family esp. which attacks man. They have an elongated body, strong teeth, and a protruding lower jaw.
barrage	ety	C19: from French, from barrer to obstruct; see #7bar %1
barrage	1.
	syl	bar+rage
	pron	<1b@ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the firing of artillery to saturate an area rather than hit a specific target.
barrage	2.
	syl	bar+rage
	pron	<1b@ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	an overwhelming and continuous delivery of something, as words, questions, or punches.
barrage	3.
	syl	bar+rage
	pron	<1b@ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a construction across a watercourse, esp. one to increase the depth of water to assist navigation or irrigation.
barrage	4.
	syl	bar+rage
	pron	<1b@ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a heat or series of bouts in a competition.
barrage	5.
	syl	bar+rage
	pron	<1b@ra:Z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack or confront with a barrage.
	exam	1	the speaker was barraged with abuse.
barrage balloon	0.
	syl	bar+rage bal+loon
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of tethered balloons with cables or net suspended from them, used to deter low-flying air attack.
barramunda	ety	from a native Australian language
barramundi	alt
	head	barramunda
	or	barramunda
	syl	bar+ra+mun+di
	pron	<2b@r*?!1m^ndi>
	pos	n.
barramundas	infl
	head	barramunda
	or	barramundis
	syl	bar+ra+mun+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barramunda	infl
	or	barramundies
	syl	bar+ra+mun+da
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barramundis	infl
	head	barramunda
	or	barramundas
	syl	bar+ra+mun+dis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barramundies	infl
	head	barramunda
	or	barramunda
	syl	bar+ra+mun+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barramundi	infl
	head	barramunda
	syl	bar+ra+mun+di.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barramunda	0.
	or	barramundi
	syl	bar+ra+mun+da
	pron	<2b@r*1m^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible Australian lungfish, having paddle-like fins and a long body covered with large scales.
barranca	ety	C19: from Spanish, of uncertain origin
barranco	alt
	head	barranca
	or	barranca
	syl	bar+ran+co
	pron	<b*1r@Gk*u>
	pos	n.
barrancas	infl
	head	barranca
	or	barrancos
	syl	bar+ran+cas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barrancos	infl
	head	barranca
	or	barrancas
	syl	bar+ran+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barranca	0.
	or	barranco
	syl	bar+ran+ca
	pron	<b*1r@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	a ravine or precipice.
Barranquilla	0.
	syl	Bar+ran+qui+lla
	pron	Spanish <2barraG1ki$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Colom?!bia, on the Magdalena River. Pop.: 661920 (1973).
barrator	ety	C14: from Old French barateor, from barater to #7barter 
barrator	0.
	syl	bar+ra+tor
	pron	<1b@r*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person guilty of barratry.
barratry	ety	C15: from Old French baraterie deception, from barater to #7barter 
barretry	alt
	head	barratry
	or	barratry
	syl	bar+re:try
	pron	<1b@r*tri>
	pos	n.
barratry	1.
	or	barretry
	syl	bar+ra+try
	pron	<1b@r*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the vexatious stirring up of quarrels or bringing lawsuits.
barratry	2.
	or	barretry
	syl	bar+ra+try
	pron	<1b@r*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maritime law.
	def	a fraudulent practice committed by the master or crew of a ship to the prejudice of the owner or charterer.
barratry	3.
	or	barretry
	syl	bar+ra+try
	pron	<1b@r*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	the crime committed by a judge in accepting a bribe.
barratry	4.
	or	barretry
	syl	bar+ra+try
	pron	<1b@r*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the purchase or sale of public or Church offices.
barratrous	sub
	head	barratry
	or	barretrous
	syl	bar+ra+trous
	pos	adj.
barretrous	sub
	head	barratry
	or	barratrous
	syl	bar+re:trous
	pos	adj.
barratrously	sub
	head	barratry
	or	barretrously
	syl	bar+ra+trous+ly
	pos	adv.
barretrously	sub
	head	barratry
	or	barratrously
	syl	bar+re:trous+ly
	pos	adv.
Jean-Louis	infl
	head	Barrault
	syl	Jean-Louis
	pron	<Z?~a1lwi>
	pos	n.
Barrault	0.
	syl	Bar:rault
	pron	French <ba1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, French actor and director, noted particularly as a mime.
barre	0.
	syl	barre
	pron	French. <ba:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a rail at hip height used for ballet practice.
barr'e	ety	from French, from barrer #7bar %1
barr'e	1.
	syl	bar+r*'e
	pron	<1b@rA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of laying the index finger over some or all of the strings of a guitar, lute, or similar instrument, so that the pitch of each stopped string is simultaneously raised. Compare {capo}.
barr'e	2.
	syl	bar+r*'e
	pron	<1b@rA>
	pos	n.
	def	the playing of chords in this manner.
barr'e	3.
	syl	bar+r*'e
	pron	<1b@rA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to execute (chords, etc.) in this manner.
barr'e	4.
	syl	bar+r*'e
	pron	<1b@rA>
	pos	adv.
	def	by using the barr*'e.
barrel	ety	C14: from Old French baril, perhaps from barre #7bar %1
barrel	1.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical container usually bulging outwards in the middle and held together by metal hoops; cask.
barrel	2.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bar+rel+ful}. the amount that a barrel can hold.
barrel	3.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity used in brewing, equal to 36 Imperial gallons.
barrel	4.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity used in the oil and other industries, normally equal to 42 U.S. gallons or 35 Imperial gallons.
barrel	5.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or part shaped like a barrel, esp. a tubular part of a machine.
barrel	6.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the tube through which the projectile of a firearm is discharged.
barrel	7.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	the cylindrical drum in a watch or clock that is rotated by the mainspring.
barrel	8.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the trunk of a four-legged animal.
	exam	1	the barrel of a horse.
barrel	9.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the quill of a feather.
barrel	10.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large measure; a great deal (esp. in the phrases {barrel of fun, barrel of laughter) }.
over a barrel	11.
	head	barrel
	syl	over a barrel.
	qual	Informal.
	def	powerless.
scrape the barrel	12.
	head	barrel
	syl	scrape the barrel.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be forced to use one's last and weakest resource.
barrels	infl
	head	barrel
	or	barrels
	syl	bar+rels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
barrelling	infl
	head	barrel
	or	barreling
	syl	bar+rel+ling
	pos	vb.
barrelled	infl
	head	barrel
	or	barreled
	syl	bar+relled
	pos	vb.
barreling	infl
	head	barrel
	or	barrelling
	syl	bar+rel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
barreled	infl
	head	barrel
	or	barrelled
	syl	bar+reled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
barrel	13.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a barrel or barrels.
barrel	14.
	syl	bar+rel
	pron	<1b@r*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	usually foll. by along
	def	to travel or move very fast.
barrel-chested	0.
	syl	bar:rel-chest:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a large rounded chest.
barrelhouse	1.
	syl	bar:rel+house
	pron	<1b@r*l2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a cheap and disreputable drinking establishment.
barrelhouse	2.a.
	syl	bar:rel+house
	pron	<1b@r*l2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a vigorous and unpolished style of jazz for piano, originating in the barrelhouses of New Orleans.
barrelhouse	2.b.
	syl	bar:rel+house
	pron	<1b@r*l2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	barrelhouse blues.
barrel organ	1.
	syl	bar+rel or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument consisting of a cylinder turned by a handle and having pins on it that interrupt the air flow to certain pipes, thereby playing any of a number of tunes. See also {hurdy-gurdy}.
barrel organ	2.
	syl	bar+rel or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a similar instrument in which the projections on a rotating barrel pluck a set of strings.
barrel roll	1.
	syl	bar+rel roll
	pos	n.
	def	a flight manoeuvre in which an aircraft rolls about its longitudinal axis while following a spiral course in line with the direction of flight.
barrel-roll	infl
	head	barrel roll
	syl	bar:rel-roll.
	pos	vb.
barrel roll	2.
	syl	bar+rel roll
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to perform a barrel roll.
barrel vault	0.
	syl	bar+rel vault
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a vault in the form of a half cylinder. Also called: {wagon vault, tunnel vault}.
barren	ety	C13: from Old French brahain, of uncertain origin
barren	1.
	syl	bar+ren
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of producing offspring, seed, or fruit; sterile.
	exam	1	a barren tree.
barren	2.
	syl	bar+ren
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to support the growth of crops, etc.; unproductive; bare.
	exam	1	barren land.
barren	3.
	syl	bar+ren
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in stimulation or ideas; dull.
	exam	1	a rather barren play.
barren	4.
	syl	bar+ren
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not producing worthwhile results; unprofitable.
	exam	1	a barren period in a writer's life.
barren	5.
	syl	bar+ren
	pron	<1b@r*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	totally lacking (in); devoid (of).
	exam	1	his speech was barren of wit.
barrenly	sub
	head	barren
	syl	bar+ren+ly
	pos	adv.
barrenness	sub
	head	barren
	syl	bar+ren+ness
	pos	n.
The	infl
	head	Barren Lands
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Barren Lands	0.
	syl	Bar+ren Lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a region of tundras in N Canada, extending westwards from Hudson Bay: sparsely inhabited, chiefly by Eskimos. Also called: {Barren Grounds}.
barrens	0.
	syl	bar+rens
	pron	<1b@r*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	usage	in North America
	def	a stretch of usually level land that is sparsely vegetated or barren.
barrenwort	0.
	syl	bar:ren+wort
	pron	<1b@r*n2w*:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a herbaceous European berberidaceous plant, having red-and-yellow star-shaped flowers.
Maurice	infl
	head	Barres
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<mc1ris>
	pos	n.
Barres	0.
	syl	Bar:r*`es
	pron	French <ba1res>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1923, French novelist, essayist, and politician: a fervent nationalist and individualist.
barret	ety	C19: from French barrette, from Italian berretta #7biretta ; compare #7beret 
barret	0.
	syl	bar+ret
	pron	<1b@rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flat cap resembling a biretta.
barrette	ety	from French: a little bar, from barre #7bar %1
barrette	0.
	syl	bar+rette
	pron	<b*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a clasp or pin for holding women's hair in place.
barricade	ety	C17: from Old French, from barriquer to barricade, from barrique a barrel, from Spanish barrica, from barril #7barrel 
barricade	1.
	syl	bar+ri+cade
	pron	<2b@ri1kAd>, <1b@ri2kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier for defence, esp. one erected hastily, as during street fighting.
barricade	2.
	syl	bar+ri+cade
	pron	<2b@ri1kAd>, <1b@ri2kAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to erect a barricade across (an entrance, passageway, etc.) or at points of access to (a room, district of a town, etc.).
	exam	1	they barricaded the door.
barricade	3.
	syl	bar+ri+cade
	pron	<2b@ri1kAd>, <1b@ri2kAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to obstruct; block.
	exam	1	his mind was barricaded against new ideas.
barricader	sub
	head	barricade
	syl	bar+ri+2cad+er
	pos	n.
Barrie	0.
	syl	Bar:rie
	pron	<1b@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James Mat@.thew}. 1860-1937, Scottish dramatist and novelist, noted particularly for his popular children's play (1904).
barrier	ety	C14: from Old French barriere, from barre #7bar %1
barrier	1.
	syl	bar+ri+er
	pron	<1b@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything serving to obstruct passage or to maintain separation, such as a fence or gate.
barrier	2.
	syl	bar+ri+er
	pron	<1b@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that prevents or obstructs passage, access, or progress.
	exam	1	a barrier of distrust.
barrier	3.
	syl	bar+ri+er
	pron	<1b@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that separates or hinders union.
	exam	1	a language barrier.
barrier	4.a.
	syl	bar+ri+er
	pron	<1b@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exposed offshore sand bar separated from the shore by a lagoon.
barrier	4.b.
	syl	bar+ri+er
	pron	<1b@ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a barrier beach.
barrier	5.
	syl	bar+ri+er
	pron	<1b@ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	that part of the Antarctic icecap extending over the sea.
barrier cream	0.
	syl	bar+ri+er cream
	pos	n.
	def	a cream used to protect the skin, esp. the hands, from dirt and from the action of oils or solvents.
barrier reef	0.
	syl	bar+ri+er reef
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow coral reef near and lying parallel to the shore, separated from it by deep water. See {Great Barrier Reef}.
barring	0.
	syl	bar+ring
	pron	<1ba:riG>
	pos	prep.
	def	unless (something) occurs; except for.
	exam	1	barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow.
barrio	ety	from Spanish, from Arabic barr*_i of open country, from barr open country
barrios	infl
	head	barrio
	syl	bar+rios
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
barrio	1.
	syl	bar+rio
	pron	Spanish. <1barrjo>
	pos	n.
	usage	-rjos).
	def	a Spanish-speaking@T quarter @T in@T a@T town@T or@T city,@T esp.@T in@T the@T U.S. {$D.@T} a Spanish-speaking community.
barrister	ety	C16: from #7bar %1
barrister	1.
	syl	bar+ris+ter
	pron	<1b@rist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {barrister-at-law}. (in England) a lawyer who has been called to the bar and is qualified to plead in the higher courts. Compare {solicitor}. See also {advocate, counsel}.
barrister	2.
	syl	bar+ris+ter
	pron	<1b@rist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a less common word for {lawyer}.
barroom	0.
	syl	bar+room
	pron	<1ba:2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a room or building where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter.
Joao de	infl
	head	Barros
	syl	Jo?~ao de
	pron	<1Zw*~*u#800056>, <#800057> <1> <d*>
	pos	n.
Barros	0.
	syl	Bar:ros
	pron	Portuguese <1barruS>, <#800057> <1> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1496-1570, Portuguese historian: noted for his history of the Portuguese in the East Indies, (1552-1615).
barrow	ety	Old English bearwe; related to Old Norse barar #7bier, Old High German b*_ara 
barrow	H1.1.
	syl	bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {wheelbarrow, handbarrow}.
barrow	H1.2.
	syl	bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bar+row+ful}. the amount contained in or on a barrow.
barrow	H1.3.
	syl	bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a handcart, typically having two wheels and a canvas roof, used esp. by street vendors.
barrow	H1.4.
	syl	bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	concern or business (esp. in the phrases {that's not my barrow, that's just my barrow}) .
barrow	ety	Old English beorg; related to Old Norse bjarg, Gothic bairgahei hill, Old High German berg mountain
barrow	H2.0.
	syl	bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a heap of earth placed over one or more prehistoric tombs, often surrounded by ditches. {Long barrows} are elongated Neolithic mounds usually covering stone burial chambers; {round barrows} are Bronze Age, covering cremations in urns.
barrow	ety	Old English bearg; related to Old Norse b*"orgr, Old High German barug 
barrow	H3.0.
	syl	bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a castrated pig.
Barrow	1.
	syl	Bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Ireland, rising in the Slieve Bloom Mountains and flowing south to Waterford Harbour. Length: about 193 km (120 miles).
Barrow	2.
	syl	Bar+row
	pron	<1b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Barrow-in-Furness} and {Barrow Point}.
barrow boy	0.
	syl	bar+row boy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a man who sells his wares from a barrow; street vendor.
Barrow-in-Furness	0.
	syl	Bar:row-in-Fur:ness
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW England, in S Cumbria. Pop.: 63998 (1971).
Barrow Point	0.
	syl	Bar+row Point
	pos	n.
	def	the northernmost tip of Alaska, on the Arctic Ocean.
Barry	H1.0.
	syl	Bar+ry
	pron	<1b@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Wales, in South Glamorgan on the Bristol Channel. Pop.: 41578 (1971).
Barry	H2.1.
	syl	Bar:ry
	pron	<1b@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles}. 1795-1860, English architect: designer of the Houses of Parliament in London.
Comtesse du	infl
	head	Barry
	syl	Com:tesse du.
	pos	n.
Barry	H2.2.
	syl	Bar:ry
	pron	French <ba1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	See {du Barry}.
Barrymore	0.
	syl	Bar:ry:more
	pron	<1b@ri2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. family of actors, esp. {Eth@.el} (1879-1959), {John} (1882-1942), and {Li@.o@.nel} (1878-1954).
Barry Mountains	0.
	syl	Bar+ry Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE Australia, in E Victoria: part of the Australian Alps.
Barsac	0.
	syl	Bar+sac
	pron	<1ba:s@k>, French <ba1sak>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet French white wine produced around the town of Barsac in the Gironde.
bar sinister	1.
	syl	bar sin+is+ter
	pos	n.
	usage	not in heraldic usage
	def	another name for {bend sinister}.
bar sinister	2.
	syl	bar sin+is+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the condition, implication, or stigma of being of illegitimate birth.
Bart	0.
	syl	Bart.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Baronet.
bartender	0.
	syl	bar+tend:er
	pron	<1ba:2tend*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {barman}.
barter	ety	C15: from Old French barater to cheat; perhaps related to Greek prattein to do
barter	1.
	syl	bar+ter
	pron	<1ba:t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trade (goods, services, etc.) in exchange for other goods, services, etc., rather than for money.
	exam	1	the refugees bartered for food.
barter	2.
	syl	bar+ter
	pron	<1ba:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to haggle over the terms of such an exchange; bargain.
barter	3.
	syl	bar+ter
	pron	<1ba:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	trade by the exchange of goods.
barterer	sub
	head	barter
	syl	bar+ter+er
	pos	n.
Barth	0.
	syl	Barth
	qual	German
	def	bart) {Karl} (karl). 1886-1968, Swiss Protestant theologian, who stressed man's dependence on divine grace and was a champion of tolerance and ecumenicalism. &- {Barth+i@.an} (#!b$a$:t$I$$n, -#Gg$I$$n)
Bartholin's glands	ety	named by Caspar Bartholin (1655-1738), Danish anatomist, in honour of his father, Thomas
Bartholin's glands	0.
	syl	Bar+tho+lin's glands
	pron	<1ba:T*linz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	two small reddish-yellow glands, one on each side of the vaginal orifice, that secrete a mucous lubricating substance during sexual stimulation in females. Compare {Cowper's glands}.
Bartholomew	0.
	syl	Bar:thol:o:mew
	pron	<ba:1Tol*2mju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	one of the twelve apostles (Matthew 10:3).
bartizan	ety	C19: variant of bertisene, erroneously for bretising, from bretasce parapet; see #7brat?!tice 
bartizan	0.
	syl	bar+ti+zan
	pron	<1ba:tiz*n>, <2ba:ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small turret projecting from a wall, parapet, or tower.
bartizaned	sub
	head	bartizan
	syl	bar+ti+zaned
	pron	<1ba:tiz*nd>, <2ba:ti1z@nd>
	pos	adj.
Bartlett	ety	named after Enoch Bartlett of Dorchester, Mass., who cultivated it
Bartlett pear	alt
	head	Bartlett
	or	Bartlett
	syl	Bart+lett pear
	pron	<1ba:tlit>
	pos	n.
Bartlett	0.
	or	Bartlett pear
	syl	Bart+lett
	pron	<1ba:tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of pear that has large juicy yellow fruit.
B'ela	infl
	head	Bart'ok
	syl	B*'e:la
	pron	<1bA:lc>
	pos	n.
Bart'ok	0.
	syl	Bar:t*'ok
	pron	<1ba:tok>, Hungarian <1bcrto:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1945, Hungarian composer, pianist, and collector of folk songs, by which his music was deeply influenced. His works include six string quartets, several piano pieces including (1926-37), ballets (including 1919), and the opera (produced 1918).
Fra	infl
	head	Bartolommeo
	syl	Fra.
	pos	n.
Bartolommeo	0.
	syl	Bar:to:lom:me:o
	pron	Italian <2bartolom1me:o>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1472-1517, Italian painter of the Florentine school, noted for his austere religious works.
barton	ety	Old English beret*_un, from bere barley+ t*_un stockade; see #7town 
barton	0.
	syl	bar+ton
	pron	<1ba:tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a farmyard.
Barton	0.
	syl	Bar:ton
	pron	<1ba:tN>
	def	Sir {Ed@.mund}. 1849-1920, Australian statesman; first prime minister of Australia (1901-03).
Bernard Mannes	infl
	head	Baruch
	syl	Ber:nard Man:nes
	pron	<1m@n*s>
	pos	n.
Baruch	1.
	syl	Ba:ruch
	pron	<b*1ru:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1965, U.S. financier and statesman; economic adviser to Presidents Wilson and Roosevelt.
Baruch	2.a.
	syl	Ba:ruch
	pos	n.
	def	a disciple of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 32-36).
Baruch	2.b.
	syl	Ba:ruch
	pos	n.
	def	the book of the Apocrypha said to have been written by him.
barycentre	ety	C20: from Greek barus heavy+#7centre 
barycentre	0.
	syl	bar:y+cen+tre
	pron	<1b@ri2sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a centre of mass, esp. of the earth-moon system.
barye	ety	C19: from French, from Greek barus heavy
barye	0.
	syl	bar+ye
	pron	<1b@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of pressure in the cgs system equal to one dyne per square centimetre. 1 barye is equivalent to 1 microbar.
baryon	ety	C20: bary-, from Greek barus heavy+-#7on  &- @!bar@.y+#!on+ic adj.
baryon	0.
	syl	bar:y+on
	pron	<1b@ri2on>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of elementary particles that have a mass greater than or equal to that of the proton, participate in strong interactions, and have a spin of @2#800058 . Baryons are either nucleons or hyperons. The {baryon number} is the number of baryons in a system minus the number of antibaryons.
barysphere	ety	C20: from Greek barus heavy+#7sphere 
barysphere	0.
	syl	bar:y+sphere
	pron	<1b@ri2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the central portion of the earth, thought to consist chiefly of iron and nickel.
baryta	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek barut*_es weight, from barus heavy
baryta	0.
	syl	ba+ry+ta
	pron	<b*1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barium oxide} or {barium hydroxide}.
barytic	sub
	head	baryta
	syl	ba+ryt+ic
	pron	<b*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
barytes	ety	C18: from Greek barus heavy+ -it*_es -#7ite %1
barytes	0.
	syl	ba+ry+tes
	pron	<b*1rItEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white mineral consisting of barium sulphate in rhombic crystalline form, occurring in sedimentary rocks and with sulphide ores: a source of barium. Formula: BaSO\4. Also called: {barite} (esp. U.S.), {heavy spar}.
baryton	ety	C18: from French: #7baritone 
baryton	0.
	syl	bar:y+ton
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a bass viol with sympathetic strings as well as its six main strings.
barytone	H1.0.
	syl	bar:y+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {baritone}.
barytone	ety	C19: from Greek barutonos heavy-sounding, from barus heavy + tonos #7tone 
barytone	H2.1.
	syl	bar:y+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in ancient Greek
	def	having the last syllable unaccented.
barytone	H2.2.
	syl	bar:y+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek
	def	a word in which the last syllable is unaccented.
barytone	xref
	syl	bar:y+tone
	pron	<1b@ri2t*un>
	usage	in ancient Greek
	def	Compare {oxytone}.
basal	1.
	syl	ba+sal
	pron	<1bAsL>
	pos	adj.
	def	at, of, or constituting a base.
basal	2.
	syl	ba+sal
	pron	<1bAsL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or constituting a foundation or basis; fundamental; essential.
basally	sub
	head	basal
	syl	ba+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
basal anaesthesia	0.
	syl	ba+sal an+aes+the:si:a
	pos	n.
	def	preliminary and incomplete anaesthesia induced to prepare a surgical patient for total anaesthesia with another agent.
basal ganglia	0.
	syl	ba+sal gan+gli:a
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the thalamus together with other closely related masses of grey matter, situated near the base of the brain.
basal metabolic rate	0.
	syl	ba+sal met:a+bol+ic rate
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which heat is produced by the body at rest, 12 to 14 hours after eating, measured in kilocalories per square metre of body surface per hour. Abbrev.: {BMR}.
basal metabolism	0.
	syl	ba+sal me+tab:o+lism
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of energy required by an individual in the resting state, for such functions as breathing and circulation of the blood. See {basal metabolic rate}.
basalt	ety	C18: from Late Latin basalt*_es, variant of basan*_it*_es, from Greek basanit*_es touchstone, from basanos, of Egyptian origin &- ba+#!sal+tic adj.
basalt	1.
	syl	bas+alt
	pron	<1b@sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained dark basic igneous rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar, a pyroxene, and olivine: the most common volcanic rock and usually extrusive.
basalt	2.
	syl	bas+alt
	pron	<1b@sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of black unglazed pottery resembling basalt.
basaltware	0.
	syl	ba:salt+ware
	pron	<1b@sc:lt2we*>, <1bAsc:lt->
	pos	n.
	def	hard fine-grained black stoneware, made in Europe, esp. in England, in the late 18th century.
bas bleus	infl
	head	bas bleu
	syl	bas bleus
	pron	<ba 1bl$o:). a bluAstocking; intAllActual woman>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bascinet	0.
	syl	bas+ci+net
	pron	<2b@si1net>, <1b@si2net>
	pos	n.
	qual	Armour.
	def	a variant spelling of {basinet}.
bascule	ety	C17: from French: seesaw, from bas low+ cul rump; see #7base %2#7, culet 
bascule	1.
	syl	bas+cule
	pron	<1b@skju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge with a movable section hinged about a horizontal axis and counterbalanced by a weight. Compare {drawbridge}.
bascule	2.
	syl	bas+cule
	pron	<1b@skju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable roadway forming part of such a bridge.
	exam	1	Tower Bridge has two bascules.
base	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin basis pedestal; see #7basis 
base	H1.1.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom or supporting part of anything.
base	H1.2.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the fundamental or underlying principle or part, as of an idea, system, or organization; basis.
base	H1.3.a.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a centre of operations, organization, or supply.
	exam	1	the climbers made a base at 8000 feet.
base	H1.3.b.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	base camp.
base	H1.4.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a centre from which military activities are coordinated.
base	H1.5.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	anything from which a process, as of measurement, action, or thought, is or may be begun; starting point.
	exam	1	the new discovery became the base for further research.
base	H1.6.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the main ingredient of a mixture.
	exam	1	to use rice as a base in cookery.
base	H1.7.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical compound that combines with an acid to form a salt and water. A solution of a base in water turns litmus paper blue, produces hydroxyl ions, and has a pH greater than 7. Bases are metal oxides or hydroxides or amines. See also {Lewis base}.
base	H1.8.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium such as oil or water in which the pigment is dispersed in paints, inks, etc.; vehicle.
base	H1.9.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the inorganic material on which the dye is absorbed in lake pigments; carrier.
base	H1.10.a.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an organ nearest to its point of attachment.
base	H1.10.b.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of attachment of an organ or part.
base	H1.11.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottommost layer or part of anything.
base	H1.12.a.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest division of a building or structure.
base	H1.12.b.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of a column or pier.
base	H1.13.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {baseline} (sense 2)}.
base	H1.14.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower side or face of a geometric construction.
base	H1.15.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the number of units in a counting system that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place. Any number can be expressed by adding together multiples of increasing integral powers of the base.
	exam	1	in the decimal system 7.6=6#M10%#-%1+7#M10?%, where 10 is the base.
base	H1.16.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the number that when raised to a certain power has a logarithm (based on that number) equal to that power.
	exam	1	the logarithm to the base 10 of 1000 is 3.
base	H1.17.a.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a root or stem.
base	H1.17.b.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	See {base component}.
base	H1.18.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the region in a transistor between the emitter and collector.
base	H1.19.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the glass, paper, or cellulose-ester film that supports the sensitized emulsion with which it is coated.
base	H1.20.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the lower part of the shield.
base	H1.21.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	the quality factor used in pricing natural pearls.
base	H1.22.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a starting or finishing point in any of various games.
base	H1.23.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	any of the four corners of the diamond, which runners have to reach in order to score.
get to first base	24.
	head	base
	syl	get to first base.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to accomplish the first stage in a project or a series of objectives.
off base	25.
	head	base
	syl	off base.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	wrong or badly mistaken.
base	H1.26.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to use as a basis (for); found (on).
	exam	1	your criticisms are based on ignorance.
base	H1.27.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by at or in
	def	to station, post, or place (a person or oneself).
base	ety	C14: from Old French bas, from Late Latin bassus of low height, perhaps from Greek bass*_on deeper
base	H2.1.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of honour or morality; ignoble; contemptible.
base	H2.2.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	of inferior quality or value.
base	H2.3.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	debased; alloyed; counterfeit.
	exam	1	base currency.
base	H2.4.a.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land tenure
	def	held by villein or other ignoble service.
base	H2.4.b.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding land by villein or other ignoble service.
base	H2.5.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	born of humble parents; plebeian.
base	H2.6.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	illegitimate.
base	H2.7.
	syl	base
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an obsolete spelling of {bass%1}.
basely	sub
	head	base
	syl	base+ly
	pos	adv.
baseness	sub
	head	base
	syl	base+ness
	pos	n.
baseball	1.
	syl	base+ball
	pron	<1bAs2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a team game with nine players on each side, played on a field with four bases connected to form a diamond. The object is to score runs by batting the ball and running round the bases.
baseball	2.
	syl	base+ball
	pron	<1bAs2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard rawhide-covered ball used in this game.
baseboard	1.
	syl	base+board
	pron	<1bAs2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board functioning as the base of anything.
baseboard	2.
	syl	base+board
	pron	<1bAs2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {skirting board}.
baseborn	1.
	syl	base+born
	pron	<1bAs2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	born of humble parents.
baseborn	2.
	syl	base+born
	pron	<1bAs2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	illegitimate.
baseborn	3.
	syl	base+born
	pron	<1bAs2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	mean; contemptible.
baseburner	0.
	syl	base+burn:er
	pron	<1bAs2bR:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a stove into which coal is automatically fed from a hopper above the fire chamber.
base component	0.
	syl	base com+po+nent
	pos	n.
	def	the system of rules in a transformational grammar that specify the deep structure of the language.
base hospital	0.
	syl	base hos+pit+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a hospital serving a large rural area.
Basle	alt
	head	Basel
	or	Basel
	syl	Basle
	pron	<ba:l>
	pos	n.
Basel	1.
	or	Basle
	syl	Ba+sel
	pron	<1ba:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of NW Switzerland, divided into the demicantons of {Basel-Land} and {Basel-Stadt}. Pops.: 204889 and 234945 (1970). Areas: 427 sq. km (165 sq. miles) and 36 sq. km (14 sq. miles) respectively.
Basel	2.
	or	Basle
	syl	Ba+sel
	pron	<1ba:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Switzerland, capital of Basel canton, on the Rhine: oldest university in Switzerland. Pop.: 195700 (1975 est.). French name: {B*^ale}.
baseless	0.
	syl	base+less
	pron	<1bAslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not based on fact; unfounded.
	exam	1	a baseless supposition.
baselessly	sub
	head	baseless
	syl	base+less+ly
	pos	adv.
baselessness	sub
	head	baseless
	syl	base+less+ness
	pos	n.
base level	0.
	syl	base lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest level to which a land surface can be eroded by streams, which is, ultimately, sea level.
baseline	1.
	syl	base+line
	pron	<1bAs2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a measured line through a survey area from which triangulations are made.
baseline	2.
	syl	base+line
	pron	<1bAs2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary line, standard of value, etc., by which things are measured or compared.
baseline	3.
	syl	base+line
	pron	<1bAs2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line at each end of a tennis court that marks the limit of play.
base load	0.
	syl	base load
	pos	n.
	def	the more or less constant part of the total load on an electrical power-supply system. Compare {peak load}.
basemen	infl
	head	baseman
	syl	base+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
baseman	0.
	syl	base+man
	pron	<1bAsm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a fielder positioned near a base.
basement	1.a.
	syl	base+ment
	pron	<1bAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a partly or wholly underground storey of a building, esp. the one immediately below the main floor. Compare {cellar}.
basement	1.b.
	syl	base+ment
	pron	<1bAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a basement flat.
basement	2.
	syl	base+ment
	pron	<1bAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the foundation or substructure of a wall or building.
base metal	0.
	syl	base met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain common metals such as copper, lead, zinc, and tin, as distinct from the precious metals, gold, silver, and platinum.
basenji	ety	from a Bantu language
basenji	0.
	syl	ba+sen+ji
	pron	<b*1senJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small smooth-haired breed of dog of African origin having a tightly curled tail and an inability to bark.
base period	0.
	syl	base pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a neutral period used as a standard for comparison in constructing an index to express a variable factor: 100 is usually taken as the index number for the variable in the base period.
base rate	0.
	syl	base rate
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the rate of interest used by individual clearing banks as a basis for their lending rates.
bases	H1.0.
	syl	ba+ses
	pron	<1bAsEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {basis}.
bases	H2.0.
	syl	bas:es
	pron	<1bAsiz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {base}.
bash	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
bash	1.
	syl	bash
	pron	<b@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to strike violently or crushingly.
bash	2.
	syl	bash
	pron	<b@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by in, down, etc.
	def	to smash, break, etc., with a crashing blow.
	exam	1	to bash a door down.
bash	3.
	syl	bash
	pron	<b@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to crash (into); collide (with).
	exam	1	to bash into a lamppost.
bash	4.
	syl	bash
	pron	<b@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a heavy blow, as from a fist.
bash	5.
	syl	bash
	pron	<b@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a party.
have a bash	6.
	head	bash
	syl	have a bash.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make an attempt.
Bashan	0.
	syl	Ba+shan
	pron	<1bAS@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a region to the east of the Jordan, renowned for its rich pasture (Deuteronomy 32:14).
bashaw	1.
	syl	ba+shaw
	pron	<b*1Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {pasha}.
bashaw	2.
	syl	ba+shaw
	pron	<b*1Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an important or pompous person.
bashful	ety	C16: from bash, short for #7abash+ -#7ful 
bashful	1.
	syl	bash+ful
	pron	<1b@Sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to attempt to avoid notice through shyness or modesty; diffident; timid.
bashful	2.
	syl	bash+ful
	pron	<1b@Sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating or characterized by shyness or modesty.
bashfully	sub
	head	bashful
	syl	bash+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
bashfulness	sub
	head	bashful
	syl	bash+ful+ness
	pos	n.
bashibazouk	ety	C19: from Turkish ba*,s@ibozuk irregular soldier, from bas head+ bozuk corrupt
bashibazouk	0.
	syl	bash:i+ba+zouk
	pron	<2b@Sib*1zu:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 19th century
	def	one of a group of irregular Turkish soldiers notorious for their brutality.
-bashing	0.
	syl	-bash+ing
	pos	n.
	exam	1	and adj. combining form. Informal or slang.
-bashing	0.a.
	syl	-bash+ing
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a malicious attack on members of a group.
	exam	1	queer-bashing;
	exam	2	union-bashing.
-bashing	0.b.
	syl	-bash+ing
	pos	n.
	def	indicating any of various other activities.
	exam	1	Bible-bashing;
	exam	2	spud-bashing;
	exam	3	square-bashing.
Bashkir	infl
	syl	Bash+kir
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bashkirs	infl
	head	Bashkir
	syl	Bash+kirs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bashkir	1.
	syl	Bash+kir
	pron	<b@S1ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of the Soviet Union, living chiefly in the Bashkir ASSR.
Bashkir	2.
	syl	Bash+kir
	pron	<b@S1ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family and closely related to Tatar.
Bashkir Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Bash+kir Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the E central Soviet Union, in the S Urals: established as the first Soviet autonomous republic in 1919; rich mineral resources. Capital: Ufa. Pop.: 3818075 (1970). Area: 143600 sq. km (55430 sq. miles). Also called: {Bash+kir@.i@.a} (b@a#s#!k$I$$r$I$$).
bash up	0.
	syl	bash up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to thrash; beat violently.
basic	1.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or forming a base or basis; fundamental; underlying.
basic	2.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	elementary or simple.
	exam	1	a few basic facts.
basic	3.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	without additions or extras.
	exam	1	basic pay.
basic	4.a.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or containing a base; alkaline.
basic	4.b.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a salt
	def	containing hydroxyl or oxide groups not all of which have been replaced by an acid radical.
	exam	1	basic lead carbonate, 2PbCO\3.Pb (OH) \2.
basic	5.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	of, concerned with, or made by a process in which the furnace or converter is made of a basic material, such as magnesium oxide.
basic	6.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of such igneous rocks as basalt
	def	containing less than 50 per cent silica.
basic	7.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	primary or initial.
	exam	1	basic training.
basic	8.
	syl	ba+sic
	pron	<1bAsik>, Austral. also <1b@sik>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a fundamental principle, fact, etc.
basically	sub
	head	basic
	syl	ba+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
basic education	0.
	syl	ba+sic ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	education in which all teaching is correlated with the learning of a craft.
basic English	0.
	syl	ba+sic Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	a simplified form of English containing a vocabulary of approximately 850 of the commonest English words, intended as an international language.
basicity	0.a.
	syl	ba+sic+i:ty
	pron	<bA1sisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the state of being a base.
basicity	0.b.
	syl	ba+sic+i:ty
	pron	<bA1sisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the extent to which a substance is basic.
basic slag	0.
	syl	ba+sic slag
	pos	n.
	def	a furnace slag produced in steel-making, containing large amounts of calcium phosphate: used as a fertilizer.
basidiomycete	ety	C19: from #7basidi (#7um) #7+ -#7mycete  &- ba+@!sid@.i@.o+my+#!cet+ous adj.
basidiomycete	0.
	syl	ba+sid:i:o+my+cete
	pron	<b@2sidi*umI1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus of the class in which the spores are produced in basidia. The group includes puffballs, smuts, and rusts.
basidiospore	0.
	syl	ba+sid:i:o+spore
	pron	<b@1sidi*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the spores, usually four in number, produced in a basidium.
basidiosporous	sub
	head	basidiospore
	syl	ba+2sid:i:o+1spor+ous
	pos	adj.
basidium	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7basis, -#7idium 
basidiia	infl
	head	basidium
	syl	ba+sid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
basidium	0.
	syl	ba+sid+i:um
	pron	<b@1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure, produced by basidiomycetous fungi after sexual reproduction, in which spores are formed at the tips of projecting slender stalks.
basidial	sub
	head	basidium
	syl	ba+1sid+i:al
	pos	adj.
William	infl
	head	Basie
	syl	Wil:liam
	pos	n.
Basie	0.
	syl	Ba:sie
	pron	<1bAsi>
	pos	n.
	def	called born 1904, U.S. jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer: associated particularly with the polished phrasing and style of big-band jazz.
basifixed	0.
	syl	bas:i+fixed
	pron	<1bAsi2fixt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of an anther
	def	attached to the filament by its base.
basifies	infl
	head	basify
	syl	bas:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
basifying	infl
	head	basify
	syl	bas:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
basified	infl
	head	basify
	syl	bas:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
basify	0.
	syl	bas:i+fy
	pron	<1bAsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make basic.
basil	ety	C15: from Old French basile, from Late Latin basilicum, from Greek basilikon, from basilikos royal, from basileus king
basil	1.
	syl	bas+il
	pron	<1b@zL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sweet basil}. a Eurasian plant, having spikes of small white flowers and aromatic leaves used as herbs for seasoning: family (labiates).
basil	2.
	syl	bas+il
	pron	<1b@zL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wild basil}. a European plant, (or , with dense clusters of small pink or whitish flowers: family
basil-thyme	3.
	head	basil
	syl	basil-thyme.
	def	a European plant, having clusters of small violet-and-white flowers: family
Saint	infl
	head	Basil
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Basil	0.
	syl	Bas:il
	pron	<1b@zL>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??329-379 #7a.d., Greek patriarch: an opponent of Arianism and one of the founders of monasticism. Feast Day: June 14.
Basilan	1.
	syl	Ba+si+lan
	pron	<b*1sEla:n>, <b@1sEl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of islands in the Philippines, SW of Mindanao.
Basilan	2.
	syl	Ba+si+lan
	pron	<b*1sEla:n>, <b@1sEl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the main island of this group, separated from Mindanao by the {Basilan Strait}. Area: 1282 sq. km (495 sq. miles).
Basilan	3.
	syl	Ba+si+lan
	pron	<b*1sEla:n>, <b@1sEl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city on Basilan Island. Pop.: 143829 (1970).
basilar	ety	C16: from New Latin basilaris, from Latin basis #7base %1; compare Medieval Latin bassile pelvis
basilar	0.
	syl	bas:i+lar
	pron	<1b@sil*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly anatomy.
	def	of or situated at a base.
	exam	1	basilar artery
Basildon	0.
	syl	Ba+sil+don
	pron	<1b@zild*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in S Essex: designated a new town in 1955. Pop.: 77154 (1971).
Basilian	0.
	syl	Ba+sil+i:an
	pron	<b*1zili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a monk of the Eastern Christian order of St. Basil, founded in Cappadocia in the 4th century #7a.d.
basilica	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek basilik*_e hall, from basilik*_e oikia the king's house, from basileus king; see #7basil  &- ba+#!sil@.i+can or ba+#!sil+ic adj.
basilica	1.
	syl	ba+sil:i+ca
	pron	<b*1zilik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman building, used for public administration, having a large rectangular central nave with an aisle on each side and an apse at the end.
basilica	2.
	syl	ba+sil:i+ca
	pron	<b*1zilik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular early Christian or medieval church, usually having a nave with clerestories, two or four aisles, one or more vaulted apses, and a timber roof.
basilica	3.
	syl	ba+sil:i+ca
	pron	<b*1zilik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman Catholic church having special ceremonial rights.
Basilicata	0.
	syl	Ba+si+li+ca+ta
	pron	Italian <ba2zili1ka:ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S Italy, between the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Taranto. Capital: Potenza. Pop.: 602389 (1971). Area: 9985 sq. km (3855 sq. miles).
basilic vein	ety	C18: from Latin basilicus kingly; see #7basil 
basilic vein	0.
	syl	ba+sil+ic vein
	pron	<b*1zilik>
	pos	n.
	def	a large vein situated on the inner side of the arm.
basilisk	ety	C14: from Latin basiliscus, from Greek basiliskos royal child, from basileus king
basilisk	1.
	syl	bas:i+lisk
	pron	<1b@zi2lisk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical legend
	def	a serpent that could kill by its breath or glance.
basilisk	2.
	syl	bas:i+lisk
	pron	<1b@zi2lisk>
	pos	n.
	def	any small arboreal semiaquatic lizard of the genus of tropical America: family (iguanas). The males have an inflatable head crest, used in display.
basilisk	3.
	syl	bas:i+lisk
	pron	<1b@zi2lisk>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a large cannon, usually made of brass.
basin	ety	C13: from Old French bacin, from Late Latin bacch*_inon, from Vulgar Latin bacca (unattested) container for water; related to Latin b*_aca berry
basin	1.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a round container open and wide at the top with sides sloping inwards towards the bottom or base, esp. one in which liquids are mixed or stored.
basin	2.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ba+sin+ful}. the amount a basin will hold.
basin	3.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a washbasin or sink.
basin	4.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	any partially enclosed or sheltered area where vessels may be moored or docked.
basin	5.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	the catchment area of a particular river and its tributaries or of a lake or sea.
basin	6.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a depression in the earth's surface.
basin	7.
	syl	ba+sin
	pron	<1bAsN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a part of the earth's surface consisting of rock strata that slope down to a common centre.
basinet	ety	C14: from Old French bacinet, a little basin, from bacin #7basin 
bascinet	alt
	head	basinet
	or	basinet
	syl	bas+ci+net
	pron	<1b@sinit>, <-2net>
	pos	n.
basinet	0.
	or	bascinet
	syl	bas:i+net
	pron	<1b@sinit>, <-2net>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting medieval helmet of light steel.
Basingstoke	0.
	syl	Ba+sing+stoke
	pron	<1bAziG2st*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in N Hampshire. Pop.: 52502 (1971).
basion	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin basis #7base 
basion	0.
	syl	ba+si:on
	pron	<1bAsi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the midpoint on the forward border of the foramen magnum.
basipetal	0.
	syl	ba+sip+e:tal
	pron	<bA1sipitL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves and flowers
	def	produced in order from the apex downwards so that the youngest are at the base. Compare {acropetal}.
basis	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek: step, from bainein to step, go
bases	infl
	head	basis
	syl	ba+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
basis	1.
	syl	ba+sis
	pron	<1bAsis>
	pos	n.
	def	something that underlies, supports, or is essential to something else, esp. an abstract idea.
basis	2.
	syl	ba+sis
	pron	<1bAsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle on which something depends or from which something has issued.
bask	ety	C14: from Old Norse bathask to #7bathe 
bask	1.
	syl	bask
	pron	<ba:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to lie in or be exposed to pleasant warmth, esp. that of the sun.
bask	2.
	syl	bask
	pron	<ba:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to flourish or feel secure under some benevolent influence or favourable condition.
Baskerville	ety	C18: named after John Baskerville (1706-1775), English printer
Baskerville	0.
	syl	Bas:ker:ville
	pron	<1b@sk*2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of type.
basket	ety	C13: probably from Old Northern French baskot (unattested), from Latin bascauda basketwork holder, of Celtic origin
basket	1.
	syl	bas+ket
	pron	<1ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a container made of interwoven strips of pliable materials, such as cane, straw, thin wood, or plastic, and often carried by means of a handle or handles.
basket	2.
	syl	bas+ket
	pron	<1ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bas+ket+ful}. the amount a basket will hold.
basket	3.
	syl	bas+ket
	pron	<1ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling such a container in appearance or function, such as the structure suspended from a balloon.
basket	4.a.
	syl	bas+ket
	pron	<1ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	an open horizontal metal hoop fixed to the backboard, through which a player must throw the ball to score points.
basket	4.b.
	syl	bas+ket
	pron	<1ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or points scored in this way.
basket	5.
	syl	bas+ket
	pron	<1ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a euphemism for { {bastard} (senses 2, 3)}.
basketball	1.
	syl	bas:ket+ball
	pron	<1ba:skit2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played by two opposing teams of five men (or six women) each, usually on an indoor court. Points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal metal hoop.
basketball	2.
	syl	bas:ket+ball
	pron	<1ba:skit2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the inflated ball used in this game.
basket chair	0.
	syl	bas+ket chair
	pos	n.
	def	a chair made of wickerwork; a wicker chair.
basket clause	0.
	syl	bas+ket clause
	pos	n.
	def	an all-inclusive or comprehensive clause in a contract.
basket hilt	0.
	syl	bas+ket hilt
	pos	n.
	def	a hilt fitted to a sword, with a basket-shaped guard to protect the hand.
basket-hilted	sub
	head	basket hilt
	syl	bas:ket-2hilt:ed
	pos	adj.
Basket Maker	0.
	syl	Bas+ket Mak+er
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an early American Indian people of the southwestern U.S., preceding the Pueblo people, known for skill in basket-making.
basketry	1.
	syl	bas+ket+ry
	pron	<1ba:skitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of making baskets.
basketry	2.
	syl	bas+ket+ry
	pron	<1ba:skitri>
	pos	n.
	def	baskets collectively.
basket-star	0.
	syl	bas:ket-star
	pos	n.
	def	any of several echinoderms of the genus in which long slender arms radiate from a central disc: order (brittle-stars).
basket weave	0.
	syl	bas+ket weave
	pos	n.
	def	a weave of two or more yarns together, resembling that of a basket, esp. in wool or linen fabric.
basketwork	0.
	syl	bas:ket+work
	pron	<1ba:skit2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {wickerwork}.
basking shark	0.
	syl	bask+ing shark
	pos	n.
	def	a very large plankton-eating shark, often floating at the sea surface: family
Basle	0.
	syl	Basle
	pron	<ba:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Basel}.
bas mitzvah	ety	Hebrew, literally: daughter of the commandment
bas mitzvah	1.
	syl	bas mitz+vah
	pron	<ba:s> <1mitsv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	sometimes caps.; in some congregations
	def	a celebration of a girl's 12th birthday, equivalent to a boy's bar mitzvah.
bas mitzvah	2.
	syl	bas mitz+vah
	pron	<ba:s> <1mitsv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a girl of this age.
bas mitzvah	xref
	syl	bas mitz+vah
	pron	<ba:s> <1mitsv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	Also called: {bat mitz+vah} {bath mitz+vah}.
basophile	alt
	head	basophil
	or	basophil
	syl	ba+so+phile
	pos	adj.
basophil	1.
	or	basophile
	syl	ba+so+phil
	pron	<1bAs*fil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of cells or cell contents
	def	easily stained by basic dyes.
basophil	2.
	or	basophile
	syl	ba+so+phil
	pron	<1bAs*fil>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a basophil cell, esp. a leucocyte.
Basotho	infl
	or	Basothos
	syl	Ba+so+tho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Basothos	infl
	head	Basotho
	or	Basotho
	syl	Ba+so+thos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Basotho	0.
	syl	Ba+so+tho
	pron	<b*1su:tu:>, <-1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the subgroup of the Sotho people who chiefly inhabit Lesotho. Former name: {Basuto}.
Basotho-Qwaqwa	0.
	syl	Ba:so:tho-Qwa:qwa
	pron	<b*1su:tu:> <1kwa:kw*>, <-1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantu?!stan in South Africa, in the Orange Free State; the only Bantustan without exclaves. Former name (until 1972): {Basotho-Ba-Borwa}.
Basque	ety	C19: from French, from Latin Vasc*_o a Basque
Basque	1.
	syl	Basque
	pron	<b@sk>, <ba:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of unknown origin living around the W Pyrenees in France and Spain.
Basque	2.
	syl	Basque
	pron	<b@sk>, <ba:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, of no known relationship with any other language.
Basque	3.
	syl	Basque
	pron	<b@sk>, <ba:sk>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of this people or their language.
Basque Provinces	0.
	syl	Basque Prov+inc:es
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Spain, comprising the provinces of *'Alava, Guip*'uzcoa, and Viscaya: inhabited mainly by Basques, who retained virtual autonomy from the 9th to the 19th century. Pop.: 1878636 (1970). Area: about 7250 sq. km (2800 sq. miles).
Basrah	infl
	head	Basra
	syl	Bas+rah
	pron	<1b@zr*>
	pos	n.
Busra	infl
	head	Basra
	or	Busrah
	syl	Bus+ra
	pron	<1b^sr*>
	pos	n.
Busrah	infl
	head	Basra
	or	Busra
	syl	Bus+rah
	pron	<1b^sr*>
	pos	n.
Basra	0.
	syl	Bas+ra
	pron	<1b@zr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Iraq, on the Shatt-al-Arab. Pop.: 310950 (1965).
bas-relief	ety	C17: from French, from Italian basso rilievo low relief; see #7base %2#7, relief 
bas-relief	0.
	syl	bas-re:lief
	pron	<2ba:ri1lEf>, <2b@s-> <1ba:ri2lEf>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	sculpture in low relief, in which the forms project slightly from the background but no part is completely detached from it. Also called (Italian): {basso rilievo}.
Bas-Rhin	0.
	syl	Bas-Rhin
	pron	French <ba> <1r?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE France in Alsace region. Capital: Strasbourg. Pop.: 896185 (1975). Area: 4793 sq. km (1869 sq. miles).
bass	ety	C15 bas #7base %1; modern spelling influenced by #7basso 
bass	H1.1.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest adult male voice usually having a range from E a 13th below middle C to D a tone above it.
bass	H1.2.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice.
the bass	3.
	head	bass
	syl	the bass.
	def	the lowest part in a piece of harmony. See also {thorough bass}.
bass	H1.4.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {bass guitar, double bass}.
bass	H1.5.a.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the low-frequency gain of an audio amplifier, esp. in a record player or tape recorder.
bass	H1.5.b.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the knob controlling this on such an instrument. {~}
bass	H1.6.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to or denoting the bass.
	exam	1	bass pitch;
	exam	2	the bass part.
bass	H1.7.
	syl	bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting the lowest and largest instrument in a family.
	exam	1	a bass clarinet.
bass	ety	C15: changed from #7base %2#7, influ?!enced by Italian basso low
bass	H2.1.
	syl	bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sea perches, esp. a popular game fish with one large spiny dorsal fin separate from a second smaller one. See also {sea bass, stone bass}.
bass	H2.2.
	syl	bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {European perch} (see { {perch%2} (sense 1)}).
bass	H2.3.
	syl	bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various predatory North American freshwater percoid fishes, such as ({large?!mouth bass}) : family (sunfishes, etc.). See also {black bass, rock bass}.
bass	H3.1.
	syl	bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bast}.
bass	H3.2.
	syl	bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {basswood}.
bass clef	0.
	syl	bass clef
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the clef that establishes F a fifth below middle C on the fourth line of the staff. Symbol: #800059 Also called: {F clef}.
bass drum	0.
	syl	bass drum
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a large shallow drum of low and indefinite pitch. Also called: {gran cassa}.
Bassein	0.
	syl	Bas+sein
	pron	<ba:1sAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Burma, on the Irrawaddy delta: a port on the {Bassein River} (the westernmost distributary of the Irrawaddy). Pop.: 133000 (1969 est.).
Basse-Normandie	0.
	syl	Basse-Nor:man+die
	pron	French <bas> <ncrm*~a1di>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW France, on the English Channel: consists of the Cherbourg peninsula in the west rising to the Normandy hills in the east; mainly agricultural.
Bassenthwaite	0.
	syl	Bas+sen+thwaite
	pron	<1b@sN2TwAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria near Keswick. Length: 6 km (4 miles).
Basses-Alpes	0.
	syl	Basses-Alpes
	pron	French <bas> <1alp>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {Alpes-de-Haute-Provence}.
Basses-Pyr'en'ees	0.
	syl	Basses-Py:r*'e:n*'ees
	pron	French <bas> <pirA1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {Pyr*'en*'ees (Atlantiques) }.
basset	ety	C17: from French, from basset short, from bas low; see #7base %2
basset	H1.0.
	syl	bas+set
	pron	<1b@sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a long low smooth-haired breed of hound with short strong legs and long ears. Also called: {basset hound}.
basset	ety	C17: perhaps from French: low stool, see #7basset %1
bassets	infl
	head	basset
	syl	bas+sets
	pos	n.
basseting	infl
	head	basset
	syl	bas+set+ing
	pos	n.
basseted	infl
	head	basset
	syl	bas+set+ed.
	pos	n.
basset	H2.0.
	syl	bas+set
	pron	<1b@sit>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {outcrop}.
Basse-Terre	1.
	syl	Basse-Terre
	pron	<1b@s> <1te*>, French <bas> <1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands, comprising part of Guadeloupe.
Basse-Terre	2.
	syl	Basse-Terre
	pron	<1b@s> <1te*>, French <bas> <1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Guadeloupe, on Basse-Terre Island: the capital of the French Overseas Region of Guadeloupe. Pop.: 5800 (1967).
Basseterre	0.
	syl	Basse+terre
	pron	<b@s1te*>, French <bas1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the West Indies, on St. Kitts in the Leeward Islands: the capital of St. Kitts and of the British Associated State of St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla. Pop.: 15833 (1967).
basset horn	ety	C19: probably from German Bassetthorn, from Italian bassetto, diminutive of #7basso+horn 
basset horn	0.
	syl	bas+set horn
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete woodwind instrument of the clarinet family.
bass guitar	0.
	syl	bass gui+tar
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrically amplified guitar that has the same pitch and tuning as a double bass.
bassinet	ety	C19: from French: little basin, from bassin #7basin ; associated in folk etymology with French barcelonnette a little cradle, from berceau cradle
bassinet	0.
	syl	bas+si+net
	pron	<2b@si1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a wickerwork or wooden cradle or pram, usually hooded.
bassist	0.
	syl	bass+ist
	pron	<1bAsist>
	pos	n.
	def	a player of a double bass, esp. in a jazz band.
basso	ety	C19: from Italian, from Late Latin bassus low; see #7base %2
bassos	infl
	head	basso
	or	bassi
	syl	bas+sos
	pron	<-si>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bassi	infl
	head	basso
	or	bassos
	syl	bas+si
	pron	<-si>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
basso	0.
	syl	bas+so
	pron	<1b@s*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in operatic or solo singing
	def	a singer with a bass voice.
basso continuo	ety	Italian, literally: continuous bass
basso continuo	0.
	syl	bas+so con+tin:u:o
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {thorough bass}. Often shortened to {continuo}.
bassoon	ety	C18: from French basson, from Italian bassone, from basso deep; see #7base %2
bassoon	1.
	syl	bas+soon
	pron	<b*1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woodwind instrument, the tenor of the oboe family. Range: about three and a half octaves upwards from the B flat below the bass staff.
bassoon	2.
	syl	bas+soon
	pron	<b*1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an orchestral musician who plays the bassoon.
bassoonist	sub
	head	bassoon
	syl	bas+1soon+ist
	pos	n.
basso profundo	ety	Italian, literally: deep bass
basso profundo	0.
	syl	bas+so pro+fun+do
	pron	<pr*u1f^nd*u>, Italian <prc1fu:ndc>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in operatic solo singing
	def	a singer with a very deep bass voice.
basso rilievos	infl
	head	basso rilievo
	syl	bas+so ri+lie:vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
basso rilievo	0.
	syl	bas+so ri+lie:vo
	pron	Italian <1basso> <ri1lje:vo>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name for {bas-relief}.
Bass Strait	0.
	syl	Bass Strait
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel between mainland Australia and Tasmania, linking the Indian Ocean and the Tasman Sea.
bass viol	1.
	syl	bass vi:ol
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {viola da gamba}.
bass viol	2.
	syl	bass vi:ol
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a less common name for { {double bass} (sense 1)}.
basswood	ety	C19: from #7bass %3
basswood	1.
	syl	bass+wood
	pron	<1b@s2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American linden trees, esp. Sometimes shortened to {bass}.
basswood	2.
	syl	bass+wood
	pron	<1b@s2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft light-coloured wood of any of these trees, used for furniture.
bast	ety	Old English b@ast; related to Old Norse, Middle High German bast 
bast	1.
	syl	bast
	pron	<b@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {phloem}.
bast	2.
	syl	bast
	pron	<b@st>
	pos	n.
	def	fibrous material obtained from the phloem of jute, hemp, flax, lime, etc., used for making rope, matting, etc.
bast	xref
	syl	bast
	pron	<b@st>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bass}.
bastard	ety	C13: from Old French bastart, perhaps from bast in the phrase fils de bast son of the packsaddle (that is, of an unlawful and not the marriage bed), from Medieval Latin bastum packsaddle, of uncertain origin
bastard	1.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	a person born of unmarried parents; an illegitimate baby, child, or adult.
bastard	2.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, offensive.
	def	an obnoxious or despicable person.
bastard	3.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often humorous or affectionate.
	def	a person, esp. a man.
	exam	1	lucky bastard.
bastard	4.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something extremely difficult or un?!pleasant.
	exam	1	that job is a real bastard.
bastard	5.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	something irregular, abnormal, or inferior.
bastard	6.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	a hybrid, esp. an accidental or inferior one.
bastard	7.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	illegitimate by birth.
bastard	8.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	irregular, abnormal, or inferior in shape, size, or appearance.
bastard	9.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	resembling a specified thing, but not actually being such.
	exam	1	a bastard cedar.
bastard	10.
	syl	bas+tard
	pron	<1ba:st*d>, <1b@s->
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	counterfeit; spurious.
bastardly	sub
	head	bastard
	syl	bas+tard+ly
	pos	adj.
bastardisation	alt
	head	bastardization
	or	bastardization
	syl	bas+tard:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2ba:st*dI1zAS*n>, <2b@s->
	pos	n.
bastardization	1.
	or	bastardisation
	syl	bas+tard:i+za+tion
	pron	<2ba:st*dI1zAS*n>, <2b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bastardizing.
bastardization	2.a.
	or	bastardisation
	syl	bas+tard:i+za+tion
	pron	<2ba:st*dI1zAS*n>, <2b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	an initiation ceremony in a school or military unit, esp. one involving brutality.
bastardization	2.b.
	or	bastardisation
	syl	bas+tard:i+za+tion
	pron	<2ba:st*dI1zAS*n>, <2b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	brutality or bullying.
bastardise	alt
	head	bastardize
	or	bastardize
	syl	bas+tard+ise
	pron	<1ba:st*2dIz>, <1b@s->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bastardize	1.
	or	bastardise
	syl	bas+tard+ize
	pron	<1ba:st*2dIz>, <1b@s->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debase; corrupt.
bastardize	2.
	or	bastardise
	syl	bas+tard+ize
	pron	<1ba:st*2dIz>, <1b@s->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare illegitimate.
bastard measles	0.
	syl	bas+tard mea+sles
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an informal name for {rubella}.
bastardry	0.
	syl	bas+tard+ry
	pron	<1ba:st*dri>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	malicious or cruel behaviour.
bastard title	0.
	syl	bas+tard ti+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {half-title} (of a book).
bastard wing	0.
	syl	bas+tard wing
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft of feathers attached to the first digit of a bird, distinct from the wing feathers attached to the other digits and the ulna. Also called: {alula}.
bastardy	0.
	syl	bas+tard:y
	pron	<1ba:st*di>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a bastard; illegitimacy.
baste	ety	C14: from Old French bastir to build, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German besten to sew with #7bast 
baste	H1.0.
	syl	baste
	pron	<bAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew with loose temporary stitches.
baste	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
baste	H2.0.
	syl	baste
	pron	<bAst>
	pos	vb.
	def	to moisten (meat) during cooking with hot fat and the juices produced.
baste	ety	C16: probably from Old Norse beysta 
baste	H3.0.
	syl	baste
	pron	<bAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat thoroughly; thrash.
basti	ety	Urdu: settlement
bustee	infl
	head	basti
	or	busti
	syl	bus+tee
	pron	<1b^sti>
	pos	n.
busti	infl
	head	basti
	or	bustee
	syl	bus+ti
	pron	<1b^sti>
	pos	n.
basti	0.
	syl	bas+ti
	pron	<1b^sti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a slum inhabited by poor people.
Bastia	0.
	syl	Bas+tia
	pron	<1ba:stj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Corsica: the main commercial and industrial town of the island: capital of Haute-Corse department. Pop.: 49375 (1968).
Bastille	ety	C14: from Old French bastile fortress, from Old Proven*,cal bastida, from bastir to build, of Germanic origin; see #7baste %1
Bastille	0.
	syl	Bas+tille
	pron	<b@1stEl>, French <ba1stij>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortress in Paris, built in the 14th century: a prison until its destruction in 1789, at the beginning of the French Revolution.
Bastille Day	0.
	syl	Bas+tille Day
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	an annual holiday on July 14, commemorating the fall of the Bastille.
bastinado	ety	C16: from Spanish bastonada, from baston stick, from Late Latin bastum; see #7baton 
bastinadoes	infl
	head	bastinado
	syl	bas+ti+na+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bastinado	1.
	syl	bas+ti+na+do
	pron	<2b@sti1nAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	punishment or torture in which the soles of the feet are beaten with a stick.
bastinado	2.
	syl	bas+ti+na+do
	pron	<2b@sti1nAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow or beating with a stick.
bastinado	3.
	syl	bas+ti+na+do
	pron	<2b@sti1nAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick; cudgel.
bastinadoes	infl
	head	bastinado
	syl	bas+ti+na+does
	pos	vb.
bastinadoing	infl
	head	bastinado
	syl	bas+ti+na+do+ing
	pos	vb.
bastinadoed	infl
	head	bastinado
	syl	bas+ti+na+doed.
	pos	vb.
bastinado	4.
	syl	bas+ti+na+do
	pron	<2b@sti1nAd*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat (a person) on the soles of the feet.
basting	1.
	syl	bast+ing
	pron	<1bAstiG>
	pos	n.
	def	loose temporary stitches; tacking.
basting	2.
	syl	bast+ing
	pron	<1bAstiG>
	pos	n.
	def	sewing with such stitches.
bastion	ety	C16: from French, from earlier bastillon bastion, from bastille #7bastille 
bastion	1.
	syl	bas+ti+on
	pron	<1b@sti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting part of a rampart, connected by two flanks to the main fortification, esp. one at the angle of a wall.
bastion	2.
	syl	bas+ti+on
	pron	<1b@sti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any fortified place.
bastion	3.
	syl	bas+ti+on
	pron	<1b@sti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or person regarded as upholding or defending an attitude, principle, etc..
	exam	1	the last bastion of opposition.
bastnaesite	ety	C19: from Swedish bastn*"asit, after Bastn*"as, Sweden, where it was found
bastnasite	alt
	head	bastnaesite
	or	bastnaesite
	syl	bast+nas+ite
	pron	<1b@stn*2sIt>
	pos	n.
bastnaesite	0.
	or	bastnasite
	syl	bast+naes+ite
	pron	<1b@stn*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare yellow to reddish-brown mineral consisting of a carbonate of fluorine and several lanthanide metals. It occurs in association with zinc and is a source of the lanthanides. Formula: LaFCO\3.
Bastogne	0.
	syl	Ba+stogne
	pron	<b@1st*un>, French <ba1stc$j>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Belgium: of strategic importance to Allied defences during the Battle of the Bulge; besieged by the Germans during the winter of 1944-45. Pop.: 6816 (1970).
Basutos	infl
	head	Basuto
	or	Basuto
	syl	Ba+su+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Basuto	infl
	or	Basutos
	syl	Ba+su+to.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Basuto	0.
	syl	Ba+su+to
	pron	<b*1su:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for { {Sotho} (senses 3, 4)}.
Basutoland	0.
	syl	Ba+su+to+land
	pron	<b*1su:t*u2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Lesotho}.
bat	ety	Old English batt club, probably of Celtic origin; compare Gaelic bat, Russian bat 
bat	H1.1.a.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of club with a handle, used to hit the ball in certain sports, such as cricket, baseball, or table tennis.
bat	H1.2.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat round club with a short handle, resembling a table-tennis bat, used by a man on the ground to guide the pilot of an aircraft when taxiing.
bat	H1.3.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	short for {batsman}.
bat	H1.4.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any stout stick, esp. a wooden one.
bat	H1.5.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blow from such a stick.
bat	H1.6.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small board used for tossing the coins in the game of two-up.
bat	H1.7.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a drinking spree; binge.
bat	H1.8.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	speed; rate; pace.
	exam	1	they went at a fair bat.
bat	H1.9.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {batting} (sense 1).
carry one's bat	10.
	head	bat
	syl	carry one's bat.
	usage	Cricket. of a batsman
	def	to reach the end of an innings without being dismissed.
off one's own bat	11.
	head	bat
	syl	off one's own bat.
	def	of one's own accord; without being prompted by someone else.
(right) off the bat	12.
	head	bat
	syl	(right) off the bat.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	immediately; without hesitation.
bats	infl
	head	bat
	syl	bats
	pos	vb.
batting	infl
	head	bat
	syl	bat+ting
	pos	vb.
batted	infl
	head	bat
	syl	bat+ted.
	pos	vb.
bat	H1.13.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with or as if with a bat.
bat	H1.14.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Cricket, etc. of a player or a team
	def	to take a turn at batting.
bat	xref
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {bat around}.
bat	ety	C14 bakke, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse ledhrblaka leather-flapper, Swedish dialect natt-batta night bat
bat	H2.1.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order any nocturnal mouselike animal flying with a pair of membranous wings (patagia). The group is divided into the ({fruit bats}) and ({insectivorous bats) }.
blind as a bat	2.
	head	bat
	syl	blind as a bat.
	def	having extremely poor eyesight.
have bats in the	3.
	head	bat
	or	one's belfry
	syl	have bats in the
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be mad or eccentric; have strange ideas.
batlike	sub
	head	bat
	syl	bat+like
	pos	adj.
bat	ety	C17: probably a variant of #7bate %2
bats	infl
	head	bat
	syl	bats
	pos	vb.
batting	infl
	head	bat
	syl	bat+ting
	pos	vb.
batted	infl
	head	bat
	syl	bat+ted.
	pos	vb.
bat	H3.1.
	syl	bat
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wink or flutter (one's eyelids).
not bat an eye	2.
	head	bat
	or	eyelid 
	syl	not bat an eye
	qual	Informal.
	def	to show no surprise or concern.
Bataan	0.
	syl	Ba+taan
	pron	<b*1t@n>, <-1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in the Philippines, in W Luzon: scene of the surrender of U.S. and Philippine forces to the Japanese during World War II, later retaken by American forces.
Batangas	0.
	syl	Ba+tan+gas
	pron	<b*1t@Gg@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Philippines, in SW Luzon. Pop.: 125304 (1975 est.).
Batan Islands	0.
	syl	Ba+tan Is+lands
	pron	<b*1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the Philippines, north of Luzon. Capital: Basco. Pop.: 11398 (1970). Area: 197 sq. km (76 sq. miles).
bat around	1.
	syl	bat a:round
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to discuss (an idea, proposition, etc.) informally.
bat around	2.
	syl	bat a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {bat along}. to wander or move about.
batata	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Taino
batata	0.
	syl	ba+ta+ta
	pron	<b*1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweet potato}.
Batavia	1.
	syl	Ba+ta+vi:a
	pron	<b*1tAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient district of the Netherlands, on an island at the mouth of the Rhine.
Batavia	2.
	syl	Ba+ta+vi:a
	pron	<b*1tAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or literary name for {Holland}.
Batavia	3.
	syl	Ba+ta+vi:a
	pron	<b*1tAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Djakarta}. &- {Ba+#!ta+vi+an}
batch	ety	C15 bache; related to Old English bacan to #7bake ; compare Old English geb@ac batch, German Geb*"ack 
batch	H1.1.
	syl	batch
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of usually similar objects or people, esp. if sent off, handled, or arriving at the same time.
batch	H1.2.
	syl	batch
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the bread, cakes, etc., produced at one baking.
batch	H1.3.
	syl	batch
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a material needed for an operation.
batch	H1.4.
	syl	batch
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {batch loaf}. a tall loaf having a close texture and a thick crust on the top and bottom, baked as part of a batch: the sides of each loaf are greased so that they will pull apart after baking to have white crumby sides; made esp. in Scotland and Ireland.
batch	H2.0.
	syl	batch
	pron	<b@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {bach}.
batch processing	0.
	syl	batch pro+cess+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system by which the computer programs of a number of individual users are submitted to the computer as a single batch. Compare {time sharing}.
bate	H1.1.
	syl	bate
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {abate}.
with bated breath	2.
	head	bate
	syl	with bated breath.
	def	holding one's breath in suspense or fear.
bate	ety	C13: from Old French batre to beat, from Latin battuere; related to #7bat %1
bate	H2.0.
	syl	bate
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hawks
	def	to jump violently from a perch or the falconer's fist, often hanging from the leash while struggling to escape.
bate	ety	Old English b*_@atan to #7bait %1
bate	H3.1.
	syl	bate
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soak (skin or hides) in a special solution to soften them and remove chemicals used in previous treatments.
bate	H3.2.
	syl	bate
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the solution used.
bate	ety	C19: from #7bait %1, alluding to the mood of a person who is being baited
bate	H4.0.
	syl	bate
	pron	<bAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a bad temper or rage.
bateau	ety	C18: from French: boat, from Old French batel, from Old English b*_at; see #7boat 
bateaux	infl
	head	bateau
	syl	ba+teaux
	pron	<-t*uz>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bateau	0.
	syl	ba+teau
	pron	<b@1t*u>, French <ba1to>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	def	a light flat-bottomed boat used on rivers in Canada and the northern U.S.
bateleur eagle	ety	C19: from French bateleur juggler
bateleur eagle	0.
	syl	bat+e:leur ea+gle
	pron	<2b@t*1lR:>
	pos	n.
	def	an African crested bird of prey, with a short tail and long wings: subfamily family (hawks, etc.).
H(erbert) E(rnest)	infl
	head	Bates
	syl	H(erbert) E(rnest).
	pos	n.
Bates	0.
	syl	Bates
	pron	<bAts>
	pos	n.
	def	1905-74, English writer of short stories and novels, which include (1958), (1964), and (1970).
Batesian mimicry	ety	C19: named after H. W. Bates (1825-92), English naturalist who formulated the hypothesis
Batesian mimicry	0.
	syl	Bates+i:an mim+ic+ry
	pron	<1bAtsi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	mimicry in which a harmless species is protected from predators by means of its resemblance to a harmful or inedible species.
batfish	infl
	or	batfishes
	syl	bat+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
batfishes	infl
	head	batfish
	or	batfish
	syl	bat+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
batfish	0.
	syl	bat+fish
	pron	<1b@t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any angler of the family having a flattened scaleless body and moving on the sea floor by means of fleshy pectoral and pelvic fins.
batfowl	0.
	syl	bat+fowl
	pron	<1b@t2faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to catch birds by temporarily blinding them with light.
batfowler	sub
	head	batfowl
	syl	bat+2fowl+er
	pos	n.
bath	ety	Old English b@ath; compare Old High German bad, Old Norse bath; related to Swedish basa to clean with warm water, Old High German b*_aen to warm
baths	infl
	head	bath
	syl	baths
	pron	<ba:@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bath	H1.1.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a large container, esp. one made of enamelled iron or plastic, used for washing or medically treating the body. Related adj.: {balneal}.
bath	H1.2.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of washing in such a container.
bath	H1.3.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of liquid contained in a bath.
bath	H1.4.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a place having baths or a swimming pool for public use.
bath	H1.5.a.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel in which something is immersed to maintain it at a constant temperature, to process it photographically, electrolytically, etc., or to lubricate it.
bath	H1.5.b.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid used in such a vessel.
bath	H1.6.
	syl	bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to wash in a bath.
bath	ety	Hebrew
bath	H2.0.
	syl	bath
	pron	<b@T>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hebrew unit of liquid measure equal to about 8.3 Imperial gallons or 10 U.S. gallons.
Bath	0.
	syl	Bath
	pron	<ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW England, in Avon county on the River Avon: famous for its hot springs; a fashionable spa in the 18th century; Roman remains, notably the baths. Pop.: 84545 (1971). Latin name: {Aquae Sulis}.
bath bun	ety	C19: from B#7ath, where it was originally made
bath bun	0.
	syl	bath bun
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a sweet bun containing spices and dried fruit.
Bath chair	0.
	syl	Bath chair
	pos	n.
	def	a wheelchair for invalids, often with a hood.
Bath chap	0.
	syl	Bath chap
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of the cheek of a pig, cooked and eaten, usually cold.
bath cube	0.
	syl	bath cube
	pos	n.
	def	a cube of soluble scented material for use in a bath.
bathe	ety	Old English bathian; related to Old Norse batha, Old High German bad*_on 
bathe	1.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim or paddle in a body of open water or a river, esp. for pleasure.
bathe	2.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply liquid to (skin, a wound, etc.) in order to cleanse or soothe.
bathe	3.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to immerse or be immersed in a liquid.
	exam	1	to bathe machine parts in oil.
bathe	4.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to wash in a bath.
bathe	5.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to suffuse.
	exam	1	her face was bathed with radiance.
bathe	6.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of water, the sea, etc.
	def	to lap; wash.
	exam	1	waves bathed the shore.
bathe	7.
	syl	bathe
	pron	<bA@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a swim or paddle in a body of open water or a river.
bather	sub
	head	bathe
	syl	bath+er
	pos	n.
bathers	0.
	syl	bath+ers
	pron	<1bA@d*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a swimming costume.
bathetic	0.
	syl	ba+thet+ic
	pron	<b*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or displaying bathos.
bathhouse	0.
	syl	bath+house
	pron	<1ba:T2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building containing baths, esp. for public use.
bathing beauty	0.
	syl	bath+ing beaut:y
	pron	<1bADiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an attractive girl in a swimming costume. Also called (old-fashioned): {bath+ing belle}.
bathing costume	0.
	syl	bath+ing cos+tume
	pron	<1bADiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief garment worn for swimming or sunbathing.
bathing machine	0.
	syl	bath+ing ma+chine
	pron	<1bADiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hut, on wheels so that it could be pulled to the sea, used in the 18th and 19th centuries for bathers to change their clothes.
bathing suit	1.
	syl	bath+ing suit
	pron	<1bADiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment worn for bathing, esp. an old-fashioned one that covers much of the body.
bathing suit	2.
	syl	bath+ing suit
	pron	<1bADiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {swimming costume}.
batho-	0.
	syl	bath:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {bathy-} .
	exam	1	bathometer.
batholite	alt
	head	batholith
	or	batholith
	syl	bath:o+lite
	pron	<1b@T*2lIt>
	pos	n.
batholith	0.
	or	batholite
	syl	bath:o+lith
	pron	<1b@T*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large irregular-shaped mass of igneous rock, esp. granite, formed from an intrusion of magma at great depth, esp. one exposed after erosion of less resistant overlying rocks.
batholithic	sub
	head	batholith
	or	batholitic
	syl	bath:o+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
batholitic	sub
	head	batholith
	or	batholithic
	syl	bath:o+1lit+ic
	pos	adj.
Bath Oliver	ety	named after William Oliver (1695-1764), a physician at Bath
Bath Oliver	0.
	syl	Bath Ol:i+ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of unsweetened biscuit.
bathometer	0.
	syl	ba+thom+e:ter
	pron	<b*1Tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the depth of water.
bathometric	sub
	head	bathometer
	syl	bath:o+met+ric
	pron	<2b@T*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
bathometrically	sub
	head	bathometer
	syl	bath:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bathometry	sub
	head	bathometer
	syl	ba+thom+e:try
	pron	<b*1Tomitri>
	pos	n.
Bathonian	1.
	syl	Ba+tho+ni:an
	pron	<b*1T*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Bath.
Bathonian	2.
	syl	Ba+tho+ni:an
	pron	<b*1T*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	of or denoting a stage of the Jurassic system in NW Europe.
bathos	ety	C18: from Greek: depth, from bathus deep
bathos	1.
	syl	ba+thos
	pron	<1bATos>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden ludicrous descent from exalted to ordinary matters or style in speech or writing.
bathos	2.
	syl	ba+thos
	pron	<1bATos>
	pos	n.
	def	insincere or excessive pathos.
bathos	3.
	syl	ba+thos
	pron	<1bATos>
	pos	n.
	def	triteness; flatness.
bathos	4.
	syl	ba+thos
	pron	<1bATos>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest point; nadir.
bathrobe	1.
	syl	bath+robe
	pron	<1ba:T2r*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose-fitting garment of towelling, for wear before or after a bath or swimming.
bathrobe	2.
	syl	bath+robe
	pron	<1ba:T2r*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dressing gown.
bathroom	1.
	syl	bath+room
	pron	<1ba:T2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and lavatory.
bathroom	2.
	syl	bath+room
	pron	<1ba:T2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {lavatory}.
bath salts	0.
	syl	bath salts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	soluble scented salts for use in a bath.
Bathsheba	0.
	syl	Bath:she:ba
	pron	<b@T1SEb*>, <1b@TSib*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the wife of Uriah, who committed adultery with David and later married him and became the mother of his son Solomon (II Samuel 11-12).
Bath stone	0.
	syl	Bath stone
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of limestone used as a building material, esp. at Bath in England.
bathtub	0.
	syl	bath+tub
	pron	<1ba:T2t^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a bath, esp. one not permanently fixed.
Bathurst	1.
	syl	Bath+urst
	pron	<1b@T*st>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: scene of a gold rush in 1851. Pop.: 17550 (1970).
Bathurst	2.
	syl	Bath+urst
	pron	<1b@T*st>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Canada, in NE New Brunswick: rich mineral re?!sources discovered in 1953. Pop.: 16674 (1971).
Bathurst	3.
	syl	Bath+urst
	pron	<1b@T*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1973) of {Banjul}.
bathy-	ety	from Greek bathus deep
batho-	alt
	head	bathy-
	or	bathy-
	syl	bath:o-
bathy-	0.
	or	batho-
	syl	bath:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating depth.
	exam	1	bathy?!sphere;
	exam	2	bathometer.
bathyal	0.
	syl	bath:y+al
	pron	<1b@Ti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to an ocean depth of between 200 and 2000 metres (about 100 and 1000 fathoms), corresponding to the continental slope.
bathymetry	0.
	syl	ba+thym+e:try
	pron	<b*1Timitri>
	pos	n.
	def	measurement of the depth of an ocean or other large body of water.
bathymetric	sub
	head	bathymetry
	syl	bath:y+met+ric
	pron	<2b@Ti1metrik>
	pos	adj.
bathymetrically	sub
	head	bathymetry
	syl	bath:y+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bathyscaph	ety	C20: from #7bathy -#7+ -scaph, from Greek skaph*_e light boat
bathyscaphe	infl
	head	bathyscaph
	or	bathyscape
	syl	bath:y+scaphe
	pron	<1b@Ti2skAf>, <-2sk@f>
	pos	n.
bathyscape	infl
	head	bathyscaph
	or	bathyscaphe
	syl	bath:y+scape
	pos	n.
bathyscaph	0.
	syl	bath:y+scaph
	pron	<1b@Ti2sk@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a submersible vessel having a flotation compartment with an observation capsule underneath, capable of reaching ocean depths of over 10000 metres (about 5000 fathoms).
bathysphere	0.
	syl	bath:y+sphere
	pron	<1b@Ti2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong steel deep-sea diving sphere, lowered by cable.
batik	ety	C19: via Malay from Javanese: painted
battik	alt
	head	batik
	or	batik
	syl	bat+tik
	pron	<1b@tik>
	pos	n.
batik	0.a.
	or	battik
	syl	ba+tik
	pron	<1b@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a process of printing fabric in which parts not to be dyed are covered by wax.
batik	0.b.
	or	battik
	syl	ba+tik
	pron	<1b@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric printed in this way.
batik	0.c.
	or	battik
	syl	ba+tik
	pron	<1b@tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a batik shirt.
Fulgencio	infl
	head	Batista
	syl	Ful:gen:cio
	pron	<ful1xAnTjo>
	pos	n.
Batista	0.
	syl	Ba:tis:ta
	pron	Spanish <ba1tista>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1901-73, Cuban military leader and dictator: president of Cuba (1940-44, 1952-59); overthrown by Fidel Castro.
batiste	ety	C17: from French, from Old French toile de baptiste, probably after Baptiste of Cambrai, 13th-century French weaver, its reputed inventor
batiste	0.
	syl	ba+tiste
	pron	<b@1tEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine plain-weave cotton fabric: used esp. for shirts and dresses.
Batley	0.
	syl	Bat+ley
	pron	<1b@tli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop.: 42004 (1971).
batman	ety	C18: from Old French bat, bast, from Medieval Latin bastum packsaddle
batmen	infl
	head	batman
	syl	bat+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
batman	0.
	syl	bat+man
	pron	<1b@tm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer's personal servant in any of the armed forces.
Batman	0.
	syl	Bat+man
	pron	<1b@t2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the secret identity of a civilian character in an American comic strip who assumes a batlike costume in order to fight crime.
bat mitzvah	0.
	syl	bat mitz+vah
	pron	<ba:t> <1mitsv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a variant spelling of {bas mitzvah}.
baton	ety	C16: from French b*^aton, from Late Latin bastum rod, probably ultimately from Greek bastazein to lift up, carry
baton	1.
	syl	ba+ton
	pron	<1b@ton>, French <ba1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stick used by the conductor of an orchestra, choir, etc., to indicate rhythm or expression.
baton	2.a.
	syl	ba+ton
	pron	<1b@ton>, French <ba1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a short bar carried by a competitor in a relay race and transferred to the next runner at the end of each stage.
baton	2.b.
	syl	ba+ton
	pron	<1b@ton>, French <ba1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a baton change.
baton	3.
	syl	ba+ton
	pron	<1b@ton>, French <ba1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a long stick with a knob on one end, carried, twirled, and thrown up and down by a drum major or drum majorette, esp. at the head of a parade.
baton	4.
	syl	ba+ton
	pron	<1b@ton>, French <ba1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a staff or club carried by an official as a symbol of authority.
baton	5.
	syl	ba+ton
	pron	<1b@ton>, French <ba1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a single narrow diagonal line superimposed on all other charges, esp. one curtailed at each end, signifying a bastard line.
baton de commandement	ety	literally: baton of command, although the object was probably actually used in making shafts for arrows and spears
baton de commandement	0.
	syl	b*^a+ton de com+mande+ment
	pron	French. <bat?~c> <d*> <kcm?~ad1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	an antler object found in Upper Palaeolithic sites from the Aurignacian period onwards, consisting of a rod, often ornately decorated, with a hole through the thicker end.
Baton Rouge	0.
	syl	Bat+on Rouge
	pron	<1b@tN> <1ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Louisiana, in the SE part on the Mississippi River. Pop.: 289734 (1973 est.).
batrachian	ety	C19: from New Latin Batrachia, from Greek batrakhos frog
batrachian	1.
	syl	ba+tra+chi+an
	pron	<b*1trAki*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any amphibian, esp. a frog or toad.
batrachian	2.
	syl	ba+tra+chi+an
	pron	<b*1trAki*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the frogs and toads.
bats-in-the-belfry	1.
	syl	bats-in-the-bel:fry
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a hairy Eurasian campanulaceous plant, with bell-shaped blue-purple flowers. {~}
bats-in-the-belfry	2.
	syl	bats-in-the-bel:fry
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Slang.
	def	mad; de?!mented.
batsmen	infl
	head	batsman
	syl	bats+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
batsman	1.a.
	syl	bats+man
	pron	<1b@tsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who bats or whose turn it is to bat.
batsman	1.b.
	syl	bats+man
	pron	<1b@tsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a player who specializes in batting.
batsman	2.
	syl	bats+man
	pron	<1b@tsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person on the ground who uses bats to guide the pilot of an aircraft when taxiing. &- {#!bats+man+@!ship}
batt	0.
	syl	batt
	pron	<b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	another word for { {batting} (sense 1)}.
battalion	ety	C16: from French bataillon, from Old Italian battaglione, from battaglia company of soldiers, #7battle 
battalion	1.
	syl	bat+tal+ion
	pron	<b*1t@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit comprised of three or more companies or formations of similar size.
battalion	2.
	syl	bat+tal+ion
	pron	<b*1t@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any large array.
battels	ety	C16: perhaps from obsolete battle to feed, fatten, of uncertain origin
battels	0.
	syl	bat+tels
	pron	<1b@tLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the account of a member of a college for board, provisions, and other college expenses.
battement	0.
	syl	batte+ment
	pron	French <bat1m*~a>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	extension of one leg forwards, sideways, or backwards, either once or repeatedly.
batten	ety	C15: from French b*^aton stick; see #7baton 
batten	H1.1.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a sawn strip of wood used in building to cover joints, provide a fixing for tiles or slates, support lathing, etc.
batten	H1.2.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow board used for flooring.
batten	H1.3.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow flat length of wood or plastic inserted in pockets of a sail to give it proper shape.
batten	H1.4.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a lath used for holding a tarpaulin along the side of a raised hatch on a ship.
batten	H1.5.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or strengthen with battens.
batten	H1.6.a.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use battens in nailing a tarpaulin over a hatch on a ship to make it secure.
batten	H1.6.b.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare for action, a crisis, etc.
batten	ety	C16: probably from Old Norse batna to improve; related to Old Norse betr #7better, Old High German bazzen to get better
batten	H2.0.
	syl	bat+ten
	pron	<1b@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to thrive, esp. at the expense of someone else.
	exam	1	to batten on the needy.
Battenburg	ety	perhaps named after Battenberg, a village in Prussia
Battenburg	0.
	syl	Bat+ten+burg
	pron	<1b@tN2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	an oblong sponge cake divided longitudinally into four square sections, two coloured pink and two yellow, with an outer coating of marzipan.
batter	ety	C14 bateren, probably from batten to #7bat %1 &- #!bat+ter+er n.
batter	H1.1.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hit (someone or something) repeatedly using heavy blows, as with a club or other heavy instrument; beat heavily.
batter	H1.2.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to damage or injure, as by blows, heavy wear, etc.
batter	H1.3.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (a person, opinion, or theory) to harsh criticism; attack.
batter	H1.4.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	printing type or a printing plate that is damaged or worn.
batter	H1.5.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the defective impression produced by such type or such a plate.
batter	ety	C15 bater, probably from bateren to #7batter %1
batter	H2.0.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of flour, eggs, and milk, used to make cakes, pancakes, etc., and to coat certain foods before frying.
batter	H3.0.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball, etc.
	def	a player who bats.
batter	ety	C16 (vb.: to incline): of uncertain origin
batter	H4.1.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the slope of the face of a wall that recedes gradually backwards and upwards. {~}
batter	H4.2.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have such a slope.
batter	ety	C19: of unknown origin
batter	H5.0.
	syl	bat+ter
	pron	<1b@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spree or debauch.
battered baby	0.a.
	syl	bat+tered ba:by
	pos	n.
	def	a young child who has sustained serious injuries through mistreatment or violence at the hands of a parent or other adult.
battered baby	0.b.
	syl	bat+tered ba:by
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	battered-baby syndrome.
battering ram	0.
	syl	bat+ter+ing ram
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a large beam used to break down the walls or doors of fortifications.
battery	ety	C16: from Old French batterie beating, from battre to beat, from Latin battuere 
batteries	infl
	head	battery
	syl	bat+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
battery	1.a.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	two or more primary cells connected together, usually in series, to provide a source of electric current.
battery	1.b.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {dry battery}.
battery	2.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {accumulator} (sense 1)}.
battery	3.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of similar things occurring together.
	exam	1	a battery of questions.
battery	4.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	unlawful beating or wounding of a person or mere touching in a hostile or offensive manner. See also {assault and battery}.
battery	5.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified structure on which artillery is mounted.
battery	6.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of guns, missile launchers, searchlights, or torpedo tubes of similar type or size operated as a single entity.
battery	7.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tactical unit of artillery.
battery	8.a.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of cages for intensive rearing of poultry.
battery	8.b.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	battery hens.
battery	9.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the percussion section in an orchestra.
battery	10.
	syl	bat+ter:y
	pron	<1b@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	the pitcher and the catcher considered together.
battik	0.
	syl	bat+tik
	pron	<1b@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {batik}.
batting	1.
	syl	bat+ting
	pron	<1b@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	cotton or woollen wadding used in quilts, mattresses, etc.
batting	2.
	syl	bat+ting
	pron	<1b@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of a person or team that hits with a bat, esp. in cricket or baseball.
battle	ety	C13: from Old French bataile, from Late Latin batt*_alia exercises performed by soldiers, from battuere to beat &- #!bat+tler n.
battle	1.
	syl	bat+tle
	pron	<1b@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fight between large armed forces; military or naval engagement; combat.
battle	2.
	syl	bat+tle
	pron	<1b@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	conflict; contention; struggle.
	exam	1	his battle for recognition.
give	infl
	head	battle
	or	join battle
	syl	give
join battle	infl
	head	battle
	or	give
	syl	join battle.
do	3.
	head	battle
	syl	do
	def	to start fighting.
battle	4.
	syl	bat+tle
	pron	<1b@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against, for, or with
	def	to fight in or as if in military combat; contend.
battle	5.
	syl	bat+tle
	pron	<1b@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to struggle in order to achieve something or arrive somewhere.
	exam	1	he battled through the crowd.
battle	6.
	syl	bat+tle
	pron	<1b@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to scrape a living, esp. by doing odd jobs.
battle-axe	1.
	syl	bat:tle-axe
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a large broad-headed axe.
battle-axe	2.
	syl	bat:tle-axe
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an argumentative domineering woman.
battle cruiser	0.
	syl	bat+tle cruis+er
	pos	n.
	def	a heavily armed warship of battleship size but with light armour and capable of high speed.
battle cry	1.
	syl	bat+tle cry
	pos	n.
	def	a shout uttered by soldiers going into battle.
battle cry	2.
	syl	bat+tle cry
	pos	n.
	def	a slogan used to rally the supporters of a campaign, movement, etc.
battledore	ety	C15 batyldoure, perhaps from Old Proven*,cal batedor a beater, from Old French battre to beat, #7batter 
battledore	1.
	syl	bat+tle+dore
	pron	<1b@tL2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {battledore and shuttlecock}. an ancient racket game.
battledore	2.
	syl	bat+tle+dore
	pron	<1b@tL2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a light racket, smaller than a tennis racket, used for striking the shuttlecock in this game.
battledore	3.
	syl	bat+tle+dore
	pron	<1b@tL2dc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a wooden utensil used for beating clothes, in baking, etc.
battledore	4.
	syl	bat+tle+dore
	pron	<1b@tL2dc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to hurl or volley (something) back and forth.
battle fatigue	0.
	syl	bat+tle fa+tigue
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a type of mental disorder, characterized by anxiety, depression, and loss of motivation, caused by the stress of active warfare. Also called: {combat fatigue}. See also {shell shock}.
battleground	alt
	head	battlefield
	or	battlefield
	syl	bat:tle+ground
	pos	n.
battlefield	0.
	or	battleground
	syl	bat:tle+field
	pron	<1b@tL2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where a battle is fought; an area of conflict.
battlement	ety	C14: from Old French batailles, plural of bataille #7battle  &- #!bat+tle+@!ment+ed adj.
battlement	0.
	syl	bat+tle+ment
	pron	<1b@tLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a parapet or wall with indentations or embrasures, originally for shooting through.
battlepiece	0.
	syl	bat:tle+piece
	pron	<1b@tL2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting, relief, mosaic, etc., depicting a battle, usually commemorating an actual event.
battle royal	1.
	syl	bat+tle roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	a fight, esp. with fists or cudgels, involving more than two combatants; melee.
battle royal	2.
	syl	bat+tle roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	a long violent argument.
battleship	1.
	syl	bat:tle+ship
	pron	<1b@tL2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavily armoured warship of the largest type.
battleship	2.
	syl	bat:tle+ship
	pron	<1b@tL2Sip>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a warship of sufficient size and armament to take her place in the line of battle; ship of the line.
battue	ety	C19: from French, feminine of battu beaten, from battre to beat, from Latin battuere 
battue	1.
	syl	bat+tue
	pron	<b@1tu:>, <-1tju:>, French <ba1ty>
	pos	n.
	def	the beating of woodland or cover to force game to flee in the direction of hunters.
battue	2.a.
	syl	bat+tue
	pron	<b@1tu:>, <-1tju:>, French <ba1ty>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized shooting party using this method.
battue	2.b.
	syl	bat+tue
	pron	<b@1tu:>, <-1tju:>, French <ba1ty>
	pos	n.
	def	the game disturbed or shot by this method.
battue	3.
	syl	bat+tue
	pron	<b@1tu:>, <-1tju:>, French <ba1ty>
	pos	n.
	def	indiscriminate slaughter, as of a defenceless crowd.
batty	ety	C20: from #7bat %2; compare the phrase have bats in the belfry 
battier	infl
	head	batty
	syl	bat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
battiest	infl
	head	batty
	syl	bat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
batty	1.
	syl	bat+ty
	pron	<1b@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	insane; crazy.
batty	2.
	syl	bat+ty
	pron	<1b@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	odd; eccentric.
Batumi	alt
	head	Batum
	or	Batum
	syl	Ba+tu+mi
	pron	<ba:1tu:mi>
	pos	n.
Batum	0.
	or	Batumi
	syl	Ba+tum
	pron	<ba:1tu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the Georgian SSR: capital of the Adzhar ASSR; a major Black Sea port. Pop.: 114000 (1975 est.).
batwing	0.
	syl	bat+wing
	pron	<1b@t2wiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like the wings of a bat, as a black tie, collar, etc.
batwing sleeve	0.
	syl	bat+wing sleeve
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeve of a garment with a deep armhole and a tight wrist.
batwomen	infl
	head	batwoman
	syl	bat+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
batwoman	0.
	syl	bat+wom:an
	pron	<1b@twum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a female servant in any of the armed forces.
bauble	ety	C14: from Old French baubel plaything, of obscure origin
bauble	1.
	syl	bau+ble
	pron	<1bc:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a showy toy or trinket of little value; trifle.
bauble	2.
	syl	bau+ble
	pron	<1bc:bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a mock staff of office carried by a court jester.
Bauchi	1.
	syl	Bau+chi
	pron	<1bauCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N Nigeria: formed in 1976 from part of North-Eastern State; tin mining. Capital: Bauchi. Pop.: 3239717 (1976 est.). Area: 17926 sq. km (6920 sq. miles).
Bauchi	2.
	syl	Bau+chi
	pron	<1bauCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central Nigeria, capital of Bauchi state. Pop.: 47200 (1973 est.).
Baucis	0.
	syl	Bau:cis
	pron	<1bc:sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a poor peasant woman who, with her husband Philemon, was rewarded for hospitality to the disguised gods Zeus and Hermes.
baud	ety	named after J. M. E. Baudot (died 1903), French inventor
baud	0.
	syl	baud
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit used to measure the speed of telegraphic code transmissions, equal to one unit interval per second.
baudikin	alt
	head	baudekin
	or	baudekin
	syl	bau+di+kin
	pron	<1bc:dikin>
	pos	n.
baudekin	0.
	or	baudikin
	syl	bau+de+kin
	pron	<1bc:dikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for { {baldachin} (sense 1)}.
Charles Pierre	infl
	head	Baudelaire
	syl	Charles Pierre
	pron	<Sarl> <1pje:r>
	pos	n.
Baudelaire	0.
	syl	Bau:de:laire
	pron	French <bo1dle:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1821-67, French poet, noted for his macabre imagery; author of (1857).
Baudouin I	0.
	syl	Bau:douin I
	pron	French <bo1dw?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, king of Belgium since 1951.
Bauhaus	ety	German, literally: building house
Bauhaus	0.a.
	syl	Bau+haus
	pron	<1bau2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a German school of architecture and applied arts founded in 1919 by Walter Gropius on experimental principles of functionalism and truth to materials. After being closed by the Nazis in 1933, its ideas were widely disseminated by its students and staff, including Kandinsky, Klee, Feininger, Moholy-Nagy, and Mies van der Rohe.
Bauhaus	0.b.
	syl	Bau+haus
	pron	<1bau2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Bauhaus wallpaper.
bauhinia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Jean and Gaspard Bauhin, 16th-century French herbalists
bauhinia	0.
	syl	bau+hin:i:a
	pron	<bc:1hini*>, <b*u->
	pos	n.
	def	any climbing leguminous plant of the genus of tropical and warm regions, widely cultivated for ornament.
baulk	1.
	syl	baulk
	pron	<bc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {balk}.
baulk	1.a.
	syl	baulk
	pron	<bc:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in billiards
	def	the space, usually 29 inches deep, between the baulk line and the bottom cushion.
baulk	1.b.
	syl	baulk
	pron	<bc:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in baulk-line games
	def	one of the spaces between the cushions and the baulk lines.
in baulk	1.c.
	head	baulk
	syl	in baulk.
	def	inside one of these spaces.
baulk	2.
	syl	baulk
	pron	<bc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a strip of earth left between excavation trenches for the study of the complete stratigraphy of a site.
baulk	3.
	syl	baulk
	pron	<bc:k>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {balk}.
balk line	alt
	head	baulk line
	or	baulk line
	syl	balk line
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
baulk line	1.
	or	balk line
	syl	baulk line
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	Also called: {string line}. a straight line across a billiard table behind which the cue balls are placed at the start of a game.
baulk line	2.a.
	or	balk line
	syl	baulk line
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	one of four lines parallel to the cushions dividing the table into a central panel and eight smaller ones (the baulks).
baulk line	2.b.
	or	balk line
	syl	baulk line
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a type of game using these lines as restrictions.
Baum'e scale	ety	C19: named after Antoine Baum*'e (1728-1804), French chemist
Baum'e scale	0.
	syl	Bau:m*'e scale
	pron	<b*u1mA>, <1b*umA>
	pos	n.
	def	a scale for calibrating hydrometers used for measuring the specific gravity of liquids. 1 degree Baum*'e is equal to 144.3( 1)/ where is specific gravity.
Bautzen	0.
	syl	Bau+tzen
	pron	<1bauts*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE East Germany: site of an indecisive battle in 1813 between Napoleon's army and an allied army of Russians and Prussians. Pop.: 44202 (1972 est.).
bauxite	ety	C19: from French, from (Les) Baux in southern France, where it was originally found
bauxite	0.
	syl	baux+ite
	pron	<1bc:ksIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amorphous claylike substance consist?!ing of hydrated alumina with iron and other impurities: the chief source of alumina and aluminium and also used as an abrasive and catalyst. Formula: Al\2O\3. H\2O.
Bav	0.
	syl	Bav.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bavaria(n).
Bavaria	0.
	syl	Ba+var:i:a
	pron	<b*1ve*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S West Germany: a former duchy and kingdom; mainly wooded highland, with the Alps in the south. Capital: Munich. Pop.: 10479386 (1970). Area: 70531 sq. km (27232 sq. miles). German name: {Bayern}. &- {Ba+#!var+i@.an}
Bavarian cream	0.
	syl	Ba+var+i:an cream
	pos	n.
	def	a cold dessert consisting of a rich custard set with gelatine and flavoured in various ways. Also called: {ba+va+rois} bava#!rwa).
bawbee	ety	C16: named after Alexander Orok of Sillebawby, master of the mint from 1538
bawbee	1.
	syl	baw+bee
	pron	<bc:1bE>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Scottish silver coin.
bawbee	2.
	syl	baw+bee
	pron	<bc:1bE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	an informal word for {halfpenny}.
bawcock	ety	C16: from French beau coq, from beau handsome+ coq #7cock %1
bawcock	0.
	syl	baw+cock
	pron	<1bc:2kok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a fine fellow.
bawd	ety	C14: from Old French baude, femi?!nine of baud merry, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German bald #7bold 
bawd	1.
	syl	bawd
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who runs a brothel, esp. a woman.
bawd	2.
	syl	bawd
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a prostitute.
bawdry	0.
	syl	bawd+ry
	pron	<1bc:dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	obscene talk or language.
bawdier	infl
	head	bawdy
	syl	bawd:i+er
	pos	adj.
bawdiest	infl
	head	bawdy
	syl	bawd:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bawdy	1.
	syl	bawd:y
	pron	<1bc:di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language, plays, etc.
	def	containing references to sex, esp. to be humorous.
bawdy	2.
	syl	bawd:y
	pron	<1bc:di>
	pos	n.
	def	obscenity or eroticism, esp. in writing or drama.
bawdily	sub
	head	bawdy
	syl	bawd:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bawdiness	sub
	head	bawdy
	syl	bawd:i+ness
	pos	n.
bawdyhouse	0.
	syl	bawd:y+house
	pron	<1bc:di2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {brothel}.
bawl	ety	C15: probably from Icelandic baula to low; related to Medieval Latin baul*_are to bark, Swedish b*"ola to low; all of imitative origin
bawl	1.
	syl	bawl
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter long loud cries, as from pain or frustration; wail.
bawl	2.
	syl	bawl
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shout loudly, as in anger.
bawl	3.
	syl	bawl
	pron	<bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud shout or cry.
bawler	sub
	head	bawl
	syl	bawl+er
	pos	n.
bawl out	0.
	syl	bawl out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to scold loudly.
Bax	0.
	syl	Bax
	pron	<b@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.nold (Edward Trevor) }. 1883-1953, English composer of romantic works, often based on Celtic legends, including the tone poem (1917).
bay	ety	C14: from Old French baie, perhaps from Old French baer to gape, from Medieval Latin bat*_are to yawn
bay	H1.1.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide semicircular indentation of a shoreline, esp. between two headlands or peninsulas.
bay	H1.2.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	an extension of lowland into hills that partly surround it.
bay	H1.3.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an extension of prairie into woodland.
bay	ety	C14: from Old French baee gap or recess in a wall, from baer to gape; see #7bay %1
bay	H2.1.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcove or recess in a wall.
bay	H2.2.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	any partly enclosed compartment, as one in which hay is stored in a barn.
bay	H2.3.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bay window}.
bay	H2.4.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	an area off a road in which vehicles may park or unload, esp. one adjacent to a shop, factory, etc.
bay	H2.5.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartment in an aircraft, esp. one used for a specified purpose.
	exam	1	the bomb bay.
bay	H2.6.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a compartment in the forward part of a ship between decks, often used as the ship's hospital.
bay	H2.7.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a tracked recess in the platform of a railway station, esp. one forming the terminus of a branch line.
bay	ety	C13: from Old French abaiier to bark, of imitative origin
bay	H3.1.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep howl or growl, esp. of a hound on the scent.
bay	H3.2.a.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a person or animal
	def	forced to turn and face attackers.
	exam	1	the dogs held the deer at bay.
bay	H3.2.b.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	at a distance.
	exam	1	to keep a disease at bay.
bring to bay	3.
	head	bay
	syl	bring to bay.
	def	to force into a position from which retreat is impossible.
bay	H3.4.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to howl (at) in deep prolonged tones.
bay	H3.5.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a loud prolonged tone.
bay	H3.6.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive to or hold at bay.
bay	ety	C14: from Old French baie laurel berry, from Latin b*_aca berry
bay	H4.1.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean laurel, See { {laurel} (sense 1)}.
bay	H4.2.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several magnolias. See { {sweet bay} (sense 1)}.
bay	H4.3.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other trees or shrubs, esp. bayberry.
bay	H4.4.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a wreath of bay leaves. See { {laurel} (sense 6)}.
bay	ety	C14: from Old French bai, from Latin badius 
bay	H5.1.a.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate reddish-brown colour.
bay	H5.1.b.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a bay horse.
bay	H5.2.
	syl	bay
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal of this colour, esp. a horse.
bayadere	ety	C18: via French from Portuguese bailadeira dancing girl, from bailar to dance, from Latin ball*_are; see #7ball %2
bayadere	1.
	syl	ba+ya+dere
	pron	<2bI*1di*>, <-1de*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dancing girl, esp. one serving in a Hindu temple.
bayadere	2.
	syl	ba+ya+dere
	pron	<2bI*1di*>, <-1de*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric or design with horizontal stripes, esp. of a bright colour.
bayadere	3.
	syl	ba+ya+dere
	pron	<2bI*1di*>, <-1de*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric, etc.
	def	having horizontal stripes.
Bayam'on	0.
	syl	Ba+ya+m*'on
	pron	Spanish <baja1mon>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE central Puerto Rico, south of San Juan. Pop.: 147552 (1970).
bayard	1.
	syl	bay+ard
	pron	<1bA*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bay horse.
bayard	2.
	syl	bay+ard
	pron	<1bA*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	bay-coloured.
Bayard	H1.0.
	syl	Bay+ard
	pron	<1bA*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary horse that figures prominently in medieval romance.
Chevalier de	infl
	head	Bayard
	syl	Che:va:lier de
	pron	<S*va1ljA> <d*>
	pos	n.
Bayard	H2.0.
	syl	Ba:yard
	pron	<1bA*d>, French <ba1ja:r>, French <ba1ja:r>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1473-1524, French soldier, known as (the fearless and irreproachable knight).
bay	alt
	head	bayberry
	or	bayberry
	syl	bay
	pos	n.
bayberries	infl
	head	bayberry
	syl	bay+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bayberry	1.
	or	bay
	syl	bay+ber:ry
	pron	<1bAb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American aromatic shrubs or small trees of the genus that bear grey waxy berries: family See also {wax myrtle}.
bayberry	2.
	or	bay
	syl	bay+ber:ry
	pron	<1bAb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bay rum tree}. a tropical American myrtaceous tree, that yields an oil used in making bay rum.
bayberry	3.
	or	bay
	syl	bay+ber:ry
	pron	<1bAb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
Bayern	0.
	syl	Bay+ern
	pron	<1bI*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bavaria}.
Bayeux tapestry	0.
	syl	Ba+yeux tap+es:try
	pron	French <ba1j$o>
	pos	n.
	def	an 11th- or 12th-century tapestry in Bayeux, in NW France, nearly 70.5 metres (231 feet) wide by 50 centimetres (20 inches) high, depicting the Norman conquest of England.
Pierre	infl
	head	Bayle
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Bayle	0.
	syl	Bayle
	pron	French <bel>
	pos	n.
	def	1647-1706, French philosopher and critic, noted for his (1697), which profoundly influenced Voltaire and the French Encyclopedists.
bay lynx	0.
	syl	bay lynx
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bobcat}.
Bay of Pigs	0.
	syl	Bay of Pigs
	pos	n.
	def	a bay on the SW coast of Cuba: scene of an unsuccessful invasion of Cuba by U.S.-backed troops (April 17, 1961). Spanish name: {Bahia de los Cochinos}.
bayonet	ety	C17: from French ba*"ionnette, from B#7ayonne where it originated
bayonet	1.
	syl	bay:o+net
	pron	<1bA*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a blade for stabbing that can be attached to the muzzle of a firearm.
bayonet	2.
	syl	bay:o+net
	pron	<1bA*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fastening in which a cylindrical member is inserted into a socket against spring pressure and turned so that pins on its side engage in slots in the socket. {~} {+net, +net+ing, +net+ed}, {+nets, +net+ting, +net+ted}.
bayonet	3.
	syl	bay:o+net
	pron	<1bA*nit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stab or kill with a bayonet.
Bayonne	0.
	syl	Ba+yonne
	pron	French <ba1jcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW France: a commercial centre for the Basque region. Pop.: 44706 (1975).
bayou	ety	C18: from Louisiana French, from Choctaw bayuk 
bayou	0.
	syl	bay:ou
	pron	<1bIju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the southern U.S.
	def	a sluggish marshy tributary of a lake or river.
Bayreuth	0.
	syl	Bay+reuth
	pron	German <bI1rcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE West Germany, in NE Bavaria: home and burial place of Richard Wagner; annual festivals of his music. Pop.: 64200 (1970).
bay rum	1.
	syl	bay rum
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic liquid, used in medicines and cosmetics, originally obtained by distilling the leaves of the bayberry tree with rum: now also synthesized from alcohol, water, and various oils.
bay rum tree	2.
	head	bay rum
	syl	bay rum tree.
	def	another name for { {bayberry} (sense 2)}.
Bay Street	1.
	syl	Bay Street
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	the financial centre of Toronto, in which Canada's largest stock exchange is situated.
Bay Street	2.
	syl	Bay Street
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	the financial interests and powers of Toronto.
bay tree	0.
	syl	bay tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {bay%4} (sense 1)}.
bay window	0.
	syl	bay win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a window projecting from the wall of a building and forming an alcove of a room. Sometimes short?!ened to {bay}. See also {bow window, oriel}.
baywood	0.
	syl	bay+wood
	pron	<1bA2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the light soft wood of a tropical American mahogany tree, of the bay region of SE Mexico.
bazaar	ety	C16: from Persian b*_az*_ar, from Old Persian ab*_echarish 
bazar	alt
	head	bazaar
	or	bazaar
	syl	ba+zar
	pron	<b*1za:>
	pos	n.
bazaar	1.
	or	bazar
	syl	ba+zaar
	pron	<b*1za:>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Orient
	def	a market area, esp. a street of small stalls.
bazaar	2.
	or	bazar
	syl	ba+zaar
	pron	<b*1za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sale in aid of charity, esp. of miscellaneous secondhand or handmade articles.
bazaar	3.
	or	bazar
	syl	ba+zaar
	pron	<b*1za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop where a large variety of goods is sold.
bazoo	ety	C19: of unknown origin
bazoo	0.
	syl	ba+zoo
	pron	<b*1zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. slang word for {mouth}.
bazooka	ety	C20: named after a pipe instrument invented by Bob Burns (1896-1956), American comedian
bazooka	0.
	syl	ba+zoo+ka
	pron	<b*1zu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable tubular rocket-launcher that fires a projectile capable of piercing armour: used by infantrymen as a short-range antitank weapon.
B battery	0.
	syl	B bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a battery for supplying a voltage to the anode of a thermionic valve. Compare {A battery, C battery}.
BBC	0.
	syl	B.B.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Broadcasting Corporation.
bbl	0.
	syl	bbl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	barrel (container or unit of measure).
BC	1.
	syl	B.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	indicating years numbered back from the supposed year of the birth of Christ
	def	before Christ.
	exam	1	in 545 #7b.c. Caesar came.
BC	2.
	syl	B.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British Columbia.#e {Usage}. See at {A.D}.
BCD	0.
	syl	BCD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	binary-coded decimal.
BCE	0.
	syl	B.C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Before Common Era (used, esp. by non-Christians, in numbering years #7B.C.) .
BCh	ety	from Latin Baccalaureus Chirurgiae 
BCh	0.
	syl	B.Ch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Surgery.
BCL	0.
	syl	B.C.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Civil Law.
BCom	0.
	syl	B.Com.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Commerce.
B complex	0.
	syl	B com+plex
	pos	n.
	def	short for {vitamin B complex}.
bd	1.
	syl	bd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	board.
bd	2.
	syl	bd.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Insurance, finance, etc.
	def	bond.
bd	3.
	syl	bd.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bookbinding.
	def	bound.
bd	4.
	syl	bd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bundle.
BD	1.
	syl	B.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Divinity.
BD	2.
	syl	B.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Commerce.
	def	bills discounted.
BD	1.
	syl	B/D
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bank draft.
BD	2.
	syl	B/D
	qual	abbrev. for:; Commerce.
	def	bills discount?!ed.
BD	3.
	syl	B/D
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {b/d} brought down.
BDA	0.
	syl	B.D.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Dental Association.
Bde	0.
	syl	Bde.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	brigade.
bdellium	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek bdellion, perhaps from Hebrew b*vedh*_olah 
bdellium	1.
	syl	bdel+li:um
	pron	<1deli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several African or W Asian trees of the burseraceous genus that yield a gum resin.
bdellium	2.
	syl	bdel+li:um
	pron	<1deli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the aromatic gum resin, similar to myrrh, produced by any of these trees.
bdft	0.
	syl	bd.ft.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	board foot.
bdl	0.
	syl	bdl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bundle.
BDS	0.
	syl	BDS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Barbados.
bds	1.
	syl	bds.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	Bookbinding. bound in
	def	boards.
bds	2.
	syl	bds.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bundles.
BDS	0.
	syl	B.D.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Dental Surgery.
be	ety	Old English b*_eon; related to Old High German bim am, Latin fui I have been, Greek phuein to bring forth, Sanskrit bhavati he is
be	1.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.
	def	to have presence in the realm of perceived reality; exist; live.
	exam	1	I think, therefore I am;
	exam	2	not all that is can be understood.
be	2.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.; past perfect tenses only
	def	to pay a visit; go.
	exam	1	have you been to Spain??.
be	3.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.
	def	to take place; occur.
	exam	1	my birthday was last Thursday.
be	4.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.; copula
	def	used as a linking verb between the subject of a sentence and its noun or adjective complement or complementing phrase. has no intrinsic meaning of its own but rather expresses the relationship of either essential or incidental equivalence or identity or to specify an essential or incidental attribute It is also used with an adverbial complement to indicate a relationship of location in space or time
be	5.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.; takes a present participle
	def	forms the progressive present tense.
	exam	1	the man is running.
be	6.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.; takes a past participle
	def	forms the passive voice of all transitive verbs and (archaically) certain intransitive ones.
	exam	1	a good film is being shown on television tonight;
	exam	2	I am done.
be	7.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.; takes an infinitive
	def	expresses intention, expectation, supposition, or obligation.
	exam	1	the president is to arrive at 9.30;
	exam	2	you are not to leave before I say so.
be	8.
	syl	be
	pron	<bE>, <unstressed> <bi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.; takes a past participle
	def	forms the perfect or past perfect tense of certain intransitive verbs of motion, such as {go} or {come}.
	exam	1	the last train is gone.
be that as it may	9.
	head	be
	syl	be that as it may.
	usage	pres. sing. 1st pers.
	def	the facts concerning (something) are of no importance.
Be	0.
	syl	Be
	usage	chemical symbol for
	def	beryllium.
B'e	0.
	syl	B*'e
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Baum*'e.
be-	ety	Old English be-, bi-, unstressed variant of b*_i #7by 
be-	0.
	syl	be-
	exam	1	prefix forming transitive verbs.
be-	1.
	syl	be-
	usage	from nouns
	def	to surround completely; cover on all sides.
	exam	1	befog.
be-	2.
	syl	be-
	usage	from nouns
	def	to affect completely or excessively.
	exam	1	bedazzle.
be-	3.
	syl	be-
	usage	from nouns
	def	to consider as or cause to be.
	exam	1	befool;
	exam	2	befriend.
be-	4.
	syl	be-
	usage	from nouns
	def	to provide or cover with.
	exam	1	bejewel.
be-	5.
	syl	be-
	usage	from verbs
	def	at, for, against, on, or over.
	exam	1	bewail;
	exam	2	berate.
BE	1.
	syl	B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bill of exchange.
BE	2.
	syl	B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Board of Education.
BE	3.
	syl	B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Education.
BE	4.
	syl	B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Engineering.
BE	infl
	or	be
	syl	B.E.
be	infl
	head	BE
	or	BE
	syl	b.e.
BE	0.
	syl	B/E
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bill of exchange.
BEA	0.
	syl	B.E.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	formerly
	def	British European Airways.
beach	ety	C16: perhaps related to Old English b@ace river, #7beck %2
beach	1.
	syl	beach
	pron	<bEC>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive area of sand or shingle sloping down to a sea or lake, esp. the area between the high and low water marks on a seacoast. Related adj.: {littoral}.
beach	2.
	syl	beach
	pron	<bEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run or haul (a boat) onto a beach.
beach ball	0.
	syl	beach ball
	pos	n.
	def	a large light brightly coloured ball for playing with on a beach.
the	infl
	head	Beachboys
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Beachboys	0.
	syl	Beach+boys
	pron	<1bECbciz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	U.S. singing group (formed 1961): consisting of Brian Wilson (born 1942), Dennis Wilson (born 1944), Carl Wilson (born 1946), Mike Love (born 1941), and Al Jardine (born 1942); noted for their characteristic close harmony. Their recordings include (1963), (1966), and (1967; released 1971).
beach buggy	0.
	syl	beach bug+gy
	pos	n.
	def	a low car, often open and with balloon tyres, for driving on sand. Also called: {dune buggy}.
beachcomber	1.
	syl	beach+comb:er
	pron	<1bEC2k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who searches shore debris for anything of worth, esp. a vagrant living on a beach.
beachcomber	2.
	syl	beach+comb:er
	pron	<1bEC2k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long high wave rolling onto a beach.
beach flea	0.
	syl	beach flea
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {sand hopper}.
beachhead	0.
	syl	beach+head
	pron	<1bEC2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an area on a beach that has been captured from the enemy and on which troops and equipment are landed.
beachie	1.
	syl	beach:ie
	pron	<1bECi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a beach fisherman.
beachie	2.
	syl	beach:ie
	pron	<1bECi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a young unemployed vagrant who frequents beaches.
Beach-la-Mar	ety	C19: quasi-French, from #7b*^eche -#7de -#7mer (trepang, this being a major trading commodity in the SW Pacific; hence the name was applied to the trading language)
Beach-la-Mar	0.
	syl	Beach-la-Mar
	pron	<2bECl*1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	the variety of Neo-Melanesian spoken in the New Hebrides and New Caledonia. Also called: {Bichelamar}.
beach plum	1.
	syl	beach plum
	pos	n.
	def	a rosaceous shrub, of coastal regions of E North America.
beach plum	2.
	syl	beach plum
	pos	n.
	def	its edible plumlike fruit.
Beachy Head	0.
	syl	Beach:y Head
	pos	n.
	def	a headland in East Sussex, on the English Channel, consisting of chalk cliffs 171 m (570 ft.) high.
beacon	ety	Old English beacen sign; related to Old Frisian b*_aken, Old Saxon b*_ocan, Old High German bouhhan 
beacon	1.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a signal fire or light on a hill, tower, etc., esp. one used formerly as a warning of invasion.
beacon	2.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill on which such fires were lit.
beacon	3.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lighthouse, signalling buoy, etc., used to warn or guide ships in dangerous waters.
beacon	4.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {radio beacon}.
beacon	5.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio or other signal marking a flight course in air navigation.
beacon	6.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Belisha beacon}.
beacon	7.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that serves as a guide, inspiration, or warning.
beacon	8.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to guide or warn.
beacon	9.
	syl	bea+con
	pron	<1bEk*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shine.
Beaconst Earl of	infl
	head	Beaconsfield
	syl	Bea:const Earl of.
	pos	n.
Beaconsfield	0.
	syl	Bea:cons:field
	pron	<1bEk*nz2fEld>, <1bek->
	pos	n.
	def	title of (Benjamin) {Disraeli}.
bead	ety	Old English bed prayer; related to Old High German gibet prayer
bead	1.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small usually spherical piece of glass, wood, plastic, etc., with a hole through it by means of which it may be strung with others to form a necklace, etc.
bead	2.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small drop of moisture.
	exam	1	a bead of sweat.
bead	3.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bubble in or on a liquid.
bead	4.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metallic knob acting as the sight of a firearm.
bead	5.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {astragal}. a small convex moulding having a semicircular cross section.
bead	6.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a small solid globule made by fusing a powdered sample with borax or a similar flux on a platinum wire. The colour of the globule serves as a test for the presence of certain metals ({bead test) }.
bead	7.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a deposit of welding metal on the surface of a metal workpiece, often used to examine the structure of the weld zone.
bead	8.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	one of the beads of a rosary.
say	infl
	head	bead
	or	tell one's beads
	syl	say
tell one's beads	infl
	head	bead
	or	say
	syl	tell one's beads.
count	9.
	head	bead
	syl	count
	def	to pray with a rosary.
bead	10.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with beads.
bead	11.
	syl	bead
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into beads or drops.
beading	0.
	syl	bead+ing
	pron	<1bEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip of some material used for edging or ornamentation. Also called: {bead+work} (#!bi$:d@!w$z$:k).
beadle	ety	Old English bydel; related to Old High German butil bailiff &- #!bea+dle+ship n.
beadle	1.
	syl	bea+dle
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a minor parish official who acted as an usher and kept order.
beadle	2.a.
	syl	bea+dle
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a synagogue attendant.
beadle	2.b.
	syl	bea+dle
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	the candle used to kindle the Hanukkah lights.
beadle	3.
	syl	bea+dle
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	an official in certain British universities and other institutions.
George Wells	infl
	head	Beadle
	syl	George Wells.
	pos	n.
Beadle	0.
	syl	Bea:dle
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, U.S. biologist, who shared the Nobel prize for medicine in 1958 for his work in genetics.
beadledom	0.
	syl	bea+dle+dom
	pron	<1bEdLd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	petty officialdom.
beadroll	0.
	syl	bead+roll
	pron	<1bEd2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a list of persons for whom prayers are to be offered.
bead-rubies	infl
	head	bead-ruby
	syl	bead-ru:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bead-ruby	0.
	syl	bead-ru:by
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate liliaceous plant, with small white bell-shaped flowers and small red berries.
bedesman	alt
	head	beadsman
	or	beadsman
	syl	bedes+man
	pron	<1bEdzm*n>
	pos	n.
beadsmen	infl
	head	beadsman
	syl	beads+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beadsman	1.
	or	bedesman
	syl	beads+man
	pron	<1bEdzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who prays for another's soul, esp. one paid or fed for doing so.
beadsman	2.
	or	bedesman
	syl	beads+man
	pron	<1bEdzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person kept in an almshouse.
beadier	infl
	head	beady
	syl	bead:i+er
	pos	adj.
beadiest	infl
	head	beady
	syl	bead:i+est.
	pos	adj.
beady	1.
	syl	bead:y
	pron	<1bEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	small, round, and glittering (esp. in the phrase {beady eyes}) .
beady	2.
	syl	bead:y
	pron	<1bEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or covered with beads.
beadily	sub
	head	beady
	syl	bead:i+ly
	pos	adv.
beadiness	sub
	head	beady
	syl	bead:i+ness
	pos	n.
beagle	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
beagle	1.
	syl	bea+gle
	pron	<1bEgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small breed of hound resembling a foxhound, often used for hunting hares.
beagle	2.
	syl	bea+gle
	pron	<1bEgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who spies on others.
beagle	3.
	syl	bea+gle
	pron	<1bEgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt with beagles, normally on foot.
beak	ety	C13: from Old French bec, from Latin beccus, of Gaulish origin
beak	H1.1.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the projecting jaws of a bird, covered with a horny sheath; bill.
beak	H1.2.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any beaklike mouthpart in other animals, such as turtles.
beak	H1.3.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person's nose, esp. one that is large, pointed, or hooked.
beak	H1.4.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any projecting part, such as the pouring lip of a bucket.
beak	H1.5.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the upper surface of a cornice, which slopes out to throw off water.
beak	H1.6.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the part of a still or retort through which vapour passes to the condenser.
beak	H1.7.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for { {ram} (sense 5)}.
beaked	sub
	head	beak
	syl	beaked
	pron	<bEkt>
	pos	adj.
beakless	sub
	head	beak
	syl	beak+less
	pos	adj.
beaklike	sub
	head	beak
	syl	beak+2like
	pos	adj.
beaky	sub
	head	beak
	syl	beak:y
	pos	adj.
beak	ety	C19: originally thieves' jargon
beak	H2.0.
	syl	beak
	pron	<bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. slang word for {judge, magistrate}, or {headmaster}.
beaker	ety	C14: from Old Norse bikarr; related to Old High German behh*_ari, Middle Dutch b*_eker beaker, Greek bikos earthenware jug
beaker	1.
	syl	beak+er
	pron	<1bEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup usually having a wide mouth.
	exam	1	a plastic beaker.
beaker	2.
	syl	beak+er
	pron	<1bEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical flat-bottomed container used in laboratories, usually made of glass and having a pouring lip.
beaker	3.
	syl	beak+er
	pron	<1bEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount a beaker holds.
Beaker folk	ety	named after the beakers found among their remains
Beaker folk	0.
	syl	Beak+er folk
	pos	n.
	def	a prehistoric people thought to have originated in the Iberian peninsula and spread to central Europe and Britain during the second millennium #7b.c.
be-all and end-all	1.
	syl	be-all and end-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the ultimate aim or justification.
	exam	1	to provide help for others is the be-all and end-all of this group.
be-all and end-all	2.
	syl	be-all and end-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Often humorous.
	def	a person or thing considered to be beyond improvement.
beam	ety	Old English beam; related to Gothic bagms tree, Old High German boum tree
beam	1.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thick straight-sided piece of wood, metal, concrete, etc., esp. one used as a horizontal structural member.
beam	2.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any rigid member or structure that is loaded transversely.
beam	3.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the breadth of a ship or boat taken at its widest part, usually amidships.
beam	4.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a ray or column of light, as from a beacon.
beam	5.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad smile.
beam	6.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two cylindrical rollers on a loom, one of which holds the warp threads before weaving, the other the finished work.
beam	7.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the main stem of a deer's antler from which the smaller branches grow.
beam	8.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the central shaft of a plough to which all the main parts are attached.
beam	9.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow unidirectional flow of electromagnetic radiation or particles.
	exam	1	a beam of light;
	exam	2	an electron beam.
beam	10.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal centrally pivoted bar in a balance.
beam	11.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the width of the hips (esp. in the phrase {broad in the beam) }.
a beam in one's eye	12.
	head	beam
	syl	a beam in one's eye.
	def	a fault or grave error greater in oneself than in another person.
beam	13.a.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	not following a radio beam to maintain a course.
beam	13.b.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wrong, mistaken, or irrel?!evant.
beam	14.a.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	following a radio beam to maintain a course.
beam	14.b.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	opposite the beam of a vessel; abeam.
beam	14.c.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	correct, relevant, or appropriate.
beam	15.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send out or radiate (rays of light).
beam	16.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divert or aim (a radio signal or broadcast, light, etc.) in a certain direction.
	exam	1	to beam a programme to Tokyo.
beam	17.
	syl	beam
	pron	<bEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to smile broadly with pleasure or satisfaction.
beamless	sub
	head	beam
	syl	beam+less
	pos	adj.
beamlike	sub
	head	beam
	syl	beam+2like
	pos	adj.
beamy	sub
	head	beam
	syl	beam:y
	pos	adj.
beam aerial	0.
	syl	beam aer+i:al
	pos	n.
	def	an aerial system, such as a Yagi aerial, having directional properties.
beam compass	0.
	syl	beam com+pass
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for drawing large circles or arcs, consisting of a horizontal beam along which two vertical legs slide. Also called: {trammel}.
beam-ends	1.
	syl	beam-ends
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the ends of a vessel's beams.
on her beam-ends	2.
	head	beam-ends
	syl	on her beam-ends.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	heeled over through an angle of 90?%.
beam-ends	3.a.
	syl	beam-ends
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	out of resources; destitute.
beam-ends	3.b.
	syl	beam-ends
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	desperate.
beam hole	0.
	syl	beam hole
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in the shield of a nuclear reactor through which a beam of radiation, esp. of neutrons, is allowed to escape for experimental purposes.
beam riding	0.
	syl	beam rid+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method of missile guidance in which the missile steers itself along the axis of a conically scanned microwave beam.
beam rider	sub
	head	beam riding
	syl	beam rid+er
	pos	n.
bean	ety	Old English b*_ean; related to Old Norse baun, Old Frisian b*_ane, Old High German b*_ona bean
bean	1.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various papilionaceous plants of the widely cultivated genus producing edible seeds in pods. See {French bean, lima bean, scarlet runner, string bean}.
bean	2.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other papilionaceous plants that bear edible pods or seeds, such as the broad bean and soya bean.
bean	3.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants whose seeds are produced in pods or podlike fruits.
bean	4.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed or pod of any of these plants.
bean	5.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang
	def	another word for {head}.
not have a bean	6.
	head	bean
	syl	not have a bean.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be without money.
	exam	1	I haven't got a bean.
bean	7.a.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	full of energy and vitality.
bean	7.b.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	mistaken; erroneous.
spill the beans	8.
	head	bean
	syl	spill the beans.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disclose something confidential. {~}
bean	9.
	syl	bean
	pron	<bEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. slang. (tr.
	def	to hit (a person) on the head.
beanbag	0.
	syl	bean+bag
	pron	<1bEn2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cloth bag filled with dried beans and thrown in games.
bean caper	0.
	syl	bean ca+per
	pos	n.
	def	a shrub, of E Mediterranean regions, whose flower buds are eaten as a substitute for capers: family
beaneries	infl
	head	beanery
	syl	bean+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beanery	0.
	syl	bean+er:y
	pron	<1bEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cheap restaurant.
beanfeast	1.
	syl	bean+feast
	pron	<1bEn2fEst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an annual dinner given by employers to employees.
beanfeast	2.
	syl	bean+feast
	pron	<1bEn2fEst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	any festive or merry occasion.
beany	alt
	head	beanie
	or	beanie
	syl	bean:y
	pron	<1bEni>
	pos	n.
beanies	infl
	head	beanie
	syl	bean:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beanie	0.
	or	beany
	syl	bean:ie
	pron	<1bEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a round close-fitting hat resembling a skullcap.
beanos	infl
	head	beano
	syl	bean:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beano	0.
	syl	bean:o
	pron	<1bEn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a celebration, party, or other enjoyable time.
beanpole	1.
	syl	bean+pole
	pron	<1bEn2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall stick or pole used to support bean plants.
beanpole	2.
	syl	bean+pole
	pron	<1bEn2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a tall thin person.
bean sprout	0.
	syl	bean sprout
	pos	n.
	def	the sprout of newly germinated millet, eaten as a vegetable, esp. in Chinese dishes.
bean tree	0.
	syl	bean tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees having beanlike pods, such as the catalpa and carob.
bear	ety	Old English beran; related to Old Norse bera, Old High German beran to carry, Latin ferre, Greek pherein to bear, Sanskrit bharati he carries
bears	infl
	head	bear
	syl	bears
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
bearing	infl
	head	bear
	syl	bear+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
bore	infl
	head	bear
	syl	bore
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
borne	infl
	head	bear
	syl	borne.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
bear	H1.1.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to support or hold up; sustain.
bear	H1.2.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring or convey.
	exam	1	to bear gifts.
bear	H1.3.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take, accept, or assume the responsibility of.
	exam	1	to bear an expense.
born	infl
	head	bear
	syl	born
	pos	vb.
bear	H1.4.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in passive use
	def	to give birth to.
	exam	1	to bear children.
bear	H1.5.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to produce by or as if by natural growth.
	exam	1	to bear fruit.
bear	H1.6.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to tolerate or endure.
	exam	1	she couldn't bear him.
bear	H1.7.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to admit of; sustain.
	exam	1	his story does not bear scrutiny.
bear	H1.8.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold in the conscious mind or in one's feelings.
	exam	1	to bear a grudge;
	exam	2	I'll bear that idea in mind.
bear	H1.9.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to show or be marked with.
	exam	1	he still bears the scars.
bear	H1.10.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to transmit or spread.
	exam	1	to bear gossip.
bear	H1.11.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to render or supply (esp. in the phrase {bear witness}) .
bear	H1.12.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to conduct or manage (oneself, the body, etc.).
	exam	1	she bore her head high.
bear	H1.13.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have, be, or stand in (relation or comparison).
	exam	1	his account bears no relation to the facts.
bear	H1.14.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, be located, or lie in a specified direction.
	exam	1	the way bears east.
bear	H1.15.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have by right; be entitled to (esp. in the phrase {bear title}) .
bear a hand	16.
	head	bear
	syl	bear a hand.
	def	to give assistance.
bring to bear	17.
	head	bear
	syl	bring to bear.
	def	to bring into operation or effect.
	exam	1	he brought his knowledge to bear on the situation.
bear	xref
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	See also {bear down, bear off, bear on, bear out, bear up, bear with, born}.
bear	ety	Old English bera; related to Old Norse bjorn, Old High German bero 
bears	infl
	head	bear
	or	bear
	syl	bears
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bear	infl
	or	bears
	syl	bear.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bear	H2.1.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plantigrade mammal of the family order (carnivores). Bears are typically massive omnivorous animals with a large head, a long shaggy coat, and strong claws. See also {black bear, brown bear, polar bear}.
bear	H2.2.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bearlike animals, such as the koala and the ant bear.
bear	H2.3.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clumsy, churlish, or ill-mannered person.
bear	H2.4.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	a teddy bear.
bear	H2.5.a.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	a speculator who sells in anticipation of falling prices to make a profit on repurchase.
bear	H2.5.b.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a bear market.
	def	Compare { {bull%1} (sense 5)}.
bears	infl
	head	bear
	syl	bears
	pos	vb.
bearing	infl
	head	bear
	syl	bear+ing
	pos	vb.
beared	infl
	head	bear
	syl	beared.
	pos	vb.
bear	H2.6.
	syl	bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower or attempt to lower the price or prices of (a stock market or a security) by speculative selling.
the	infl
	head	Bear
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bear	1.
	syl	Bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for either {Ursa Major (Great Bear}) or {Ursa Minor (Little Bear}) .
Bear	2.
	syl	Bear
	pron	<be*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Russia}.
bearable	0.
	syl	bear+a:ble
	pron	<1be*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	endurable; tolerable.
bearably	sub
	head	bearable
	syl	bear+a:bly
	pos	adv.
bear-baiting	0.
	syl	bear-bait:ing
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an entertainment in which dogs attacked and enraged a chained bear.
bearberries	infl
	head	bearberry
	syl	bear+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bearberry	1.
	syl	bear+ber:ry
	pron	<1be*b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a trailing evergreen ericaceous shrub, with small pinkish-white flowers, red berries, and astringent leaves.
bealpine	2.
	head	bearberry
	syl	bealpine
	def	or {black bearberry}. a related species, of European mountains, having black berries.
bearcat	0.
	syl	bear+cat
	pron	<1be*2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lesser panda} {(see {panda} (sense 2))}.
beard	ety	Old English beard; related to Old Norse barth, Old High German bart, Latin barba 
beard	1.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the hair growing on the lower parts of a man's face.
beard	2.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar growth in animals.
beard	3.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft of long hairs in plants such as barley and wheat; awn.
beard	4.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the gills of an oyster.
beard	5.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a barb, as on an arrow or fish-hook.
beard	6.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the part of a piece of type that connects the face with the shoulder. {~}
beard	7.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	to oppose boldly or impertinently.
beard	8.
	syl	beard
	pron	<bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	to pull or grasp the beard of.
bearded	sub
	head	beard
	syl	beard+ed
	pos	adj.
dragon	alt
	head	bearded lizard
	or	bearded lizard
	syl	drag+on
	pos	n.
bearded lizard	0.
	or	dragon
	syl	beard+ed liz+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a large Australian lizard, having a pouch beneath the jaw that is distended when the animal is threatened. Also called: {jaw lizard}.
bearded tit	0.
	syl	beard+ed tit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reedling}.
bearded vulture	0.
	syl	beard+ed vul+ture
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lammergeier}.
beardless	1.
	syl	beard+less
	pron	<1bi*dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a beard.
beardless	2.
	syl	beard+less
	pron	<1bi*dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	too young to grow a beard; immature.
beardlessness	sub
	head	beardless
	syl	beard+less+ness
	pos	n.
bear down	1.
	syl	bear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to press or weigh down.
bear down	2.
	syl	bear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to approach in a determined or threatening manner.
bear down	3.
	syl	bear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon; of a vessel
	def	to make an approach (to another vessel, obstacle, etc.) from windward.
bear down	4.
	syl	bear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon; of a woman during childbirth
	def	to exert a voluntary muscular pressure to assist delivery.
Aubrey (Vincent) 	infl
	head	Beardsley
	syl	Au:brey (Vincent) .
	pos	n.
Beardsley	0.
	syl	Beards:ley
	pron	<1bi*dzli>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-98, English illustrator: noted for his stylized black-and-white illustrations, esp. those for Oscar Wilde's and Pope's
bearer	1.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that bears, presents, or upholds.
bearer	2.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presents a note or bill for payment.
bearer	3.a.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a native carrier, esp. on an expedition.
bearer	3.b.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a native servant.
bearer	4.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pallbearer}.
bearer	5.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the holder of a rank, position, office, etc.
bearer	6.
	syl	bear+er
	pron	<1be*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	usage	modifier
	def	payable to the person in possession.
	exam	1	bearer bonds.
bear garden	1.
	syl	bear gar+den
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a place where bears were exhibited and where bear-baiting took place.
bear garden	2.
	syl	bear gar+den
	pos	n.
	def	a place or scene of tumult and disorder.
bear hug	1.
	syl	bear hug
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which the arms are locked tightly round an opponent's chest and arms.
bear hug	2.
	syl	bear hug
	pos	n.
	def	any similar tight embrace.
bearing	1.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a support, guide, or locating piece for a rotating or reciprocating mechanical part.
bearing	2.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	relevance (to).
	exam	1	it has no bearing on this problem.
bearing	3.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's general social conduct, esp. in manners, dress, and behaviour.
bearing	4.a.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, period, or capability of producing fruit or young.
bearing	4.b.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount produced; yield.
bearing	5.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a beam or lintel that rests on a support.
bearing	6.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that carries weight or acts as a support.
bearing	7.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the angular direction of a line, point, or course measured from true north or south ({true bearing) }, magnetic north or south ({magnetic bearing) }, or one's own position.
bearing	8.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the position or direction, as of a ship, fixed with reference to two or more known points.
bearing	9.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a sense of one's relative position or situation; orientation (esp. in the phrases {lose, get}, {take one's bearings}) .
bearing	10.a.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or emblem on a heraldic shield; charge.
bearing	10.b.
	syl	bear+ing
	pron	<1be*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {coat of arms}.
bearing rein	0.
	syl	bear+ing rein
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a rein from the bit to the saddle, designed to keep the horse's head in the desired position. Usual U.S. word: {checkrein}.
bearish	1.
	syl	bear+ish
	pron	<1be*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a bear; rough; clumsy; churl?!ish.
bearish	2.
	syl	bear+ish
	pron	<1be*riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	causing, expecting, or characterized by a fall in prices.
	exam	1	a bearish market.
bearishly	sub
	head	bearish
	syl	bear+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
bearishness	sub
	head	bearish
	syl	bear+ish+ness
	pos	n.
B'earnaise	ety	French, from B*'earn in SW France
B'earnaise	0.
	syl	B*'e+ar+naise
	pron	<2bA*1nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich sauce made from egg yolks, lemon juice or wine vinegar, butter, shallots, herbs, and seasoning.
bear off	0.
	syl	bear off
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to avoid hitting an obstacle, another vessel, etc., by swerving onto a different course.
bear on	1.
	syl	bear on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be relevant to; relate to.
bear on	2.
	syl	bear on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be burdensome to or afflict.
	exam	1	his misdeeds bore heavily on his conscience.
bear out	0.
	syl	bear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show to be true or truthful; confirm.
	exam	1	the witness will bear me out.
bear's-breeches	alt
	head	bear's-breech
	or	bear's-breech
	syl	bear's-breech:es
	pos	n.
bear's-breech	0.
	or	bear's-breeches
	syl	bear's-breech
	pos	n.
	def	a widely cultivated S European acanthus plant, having whitish purple-veined flowers.
bear's-ear	0.
	syl	bear's-ear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {auricula} (sense 1)}.
bear's-foot	0.
	syl	bear's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Eurasian hellebore plants, or having leaves shaped like the foot and claws of a bear.
bearskin	1.
	syl	bear+skin
	pron	<1be*2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the pelt of a bear, esp. when used as a rug.
bearskin	2.
	syl	bear+skin
	pron	<1be*2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall helmet of black fur worn by certain regiments in the British Army.
bearskin	3.
	syl	bear+skin
	pron	<1be*2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough shaggy woollen cloth, used for overcoats.
bear up	0.
	syl	bear up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to endure cheerfully.
bear with	0.
	syl	bear with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be patient with.
	exam	1	bear with me while I tell you my story.
bearwood	0.
	syl	bear+wood
	pron	<1be*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cascara} (sense 2)}.
beast	ety	C13: from Old French beste, from Latin bestia, of obscure origin
beast	1.
	syl	beast
	pron	<bEst>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal other than man, esp. a large wild quadruped.
beast	2.
	syl	beast
	pron	<bEst>
	pos	n.
	def	savage nature or characteristics.
	exam	1	the beast in man.
beast	3.
	syl	beast
	pron	<bEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a brutal, uncivilized, or filthy person.
beastings	0.
	syl	beast+ings
	pron	<1bEstiGz>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {beestings}.
beastlier	infl
	head	beastly
	syl	beast+li+er
	pos	adj.
beastliest	infl
	head	beastly
	syl	beast+li+est.
	pos	adj.
beastly	1.
	syl	beast+ly
	pron	<1bEstli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty.
	exam	1	beastly weather.
beastly	2.
	syl	beast+ly
	pron	<1bEstli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or like a beast; bestial. {~}
beastliness	sub
	head	beastly
	syl	beast+li+ness
	pos	n.
beast of burden	0.
	syl	beast of bur+den
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, such as a donkey or ox, used for carrying loads.
beat	ety	Old English b*_eatan; related to Old Norse bauta, Old High German b*_ozan 
beats	infl
	head	beat
	syl	beats
	pos	vb.
beating	infl
	head	beat
	syl	beat+ing
	pos	vb.
beat beaten	infl
	head	beat
	or	beat
	syl	beat; beat+en
	pos	vb.
beat	infl
	or	beat beaten
	syl	beat.
	pos	vb.
beat	1.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by against, on, etc.
	def	to strike with or as if with a series of violent blows; dash or pound repeatedly (against).
beat	2.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punish by striking; flog.
beat	3.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move up and down; flap.
	exam	1	the bird beat its wings heavily.
beat	4.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to throb rhythmically; pulsate.
	exam	1	her heart beat fast.
beat	5.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (one's way) by or as if by blows.
	exam	1	she beat her way out of the crowd.
beat	6.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cookery.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to stir or whisk (an ingredient or mixture) vigorously.
beat	7.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to shape, make thin, or flatten (a piece of metal) by repeated blows.
beat	8.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to indicate (pulse or time) by the motion of one's hand, baton, etc., or by the action of a metronome.
beat	9.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to produce (a sound or signal) by or as if by striking a drum.
beat	10.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound or cause to sound, by or as if by beating.
	exam	1	beat the drums&!
beat	11.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to overcome (an opponent) in a contest, battle, etc.
beat	12.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by back, down, off, etc.
	def	to drive, push, or thrust.
beat	13.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to counteract or overcome.
	exam	1	they set off early to beat the rush hour.
beat	14.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scour (woodlands, coverts, or undergrowth) so as to rouse game for shooting.
beat	15.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to puzzle or baffle.
	exam	1	it beats me how he can do that.
beat	16.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Physics. of sounds or electrical signals
	def	to combine and produce a pulsating sound or signal.
beat	17.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to steer a sailing vessel as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing.
beat	18.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to cheat or defraud.
	exam	1	he beat his brother out of the inheritance.
beat about the bush	19.
	head	beat
	syl	beat about the bush.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be divert?!ed or distracted from the point at issue; avoid the issue.
beat a retreat	20.
	head	beat
	syl	beat a retreat.
	def	to withdraw or depart in haste.
beat it	21.
	head	beat
	syl	beat it.
	qual	Slang. (often imperative
	def	to go away.
beat one's brains (out)	22.
	head	beat
	syl	beat one's brains (out).
	qual	Slang.
	def	to try to find ideas, a solution, etc.
beat someone's brains out	23.
	head	beat
	syl	beat someone's brains out.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to kill by knocking severely about the head.
beat someone to it	24.
	head	beat
	syl	beat someone to it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reach a place or achieve an objective before someone else.
beat	25.a.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	to define the boundaries of a parish by making a procession around them and hitting the ground with rods.
beat	25.b.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to define the scope or limit, as of a topic or discussion.
can you beat it	26.
	head	beat
	or	beathat
	syl	can you beat it
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of utter amazement or surprise.
beat	27.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke or blow.
beat	28.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by a stroke or blow.
beat	29.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular sound or stroke; throb.
beat	30.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an assigned or habitual round or route, as of a policeman or sentry.
beat	31.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music, usually grouped in twos, threes, or fours.
beat	32.a.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	pop or rock music characterized by a heavy rhythmic beat.
beat	32.b.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a beat group.
beat	33.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	one of the regular pulses produced by combining two sounds or electrical signals that have similar frequencies.
beat	34.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	the impulse given to the balance wheel by the action of the escapement.
beat	35.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the accent, stress, or ictus in a metrical foot.
beat	36.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a course that steers a sailing vessel as close as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing.
beat	37.a.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scouring for game by beating.
beat	37.b.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the organized scouring of a particular woodland so as to rouse the game in it.
beat	37.c.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the woodland where game is so roused.
beat	38.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {beatnik}.
beat	39.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a sharp tap with one's blade on an opponent's blade to deflect it.
beat	40.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; often cap.
	def	of, characterized by, or relating to the Beat Generation.
	exam	1	a beat poet;
	exam	2	beat philosophy.
beat	41.
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	postpositive
	def	totally exhausted.
beat	xref
	syl	beat
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {beat down, beat up}.
beatable	sub
	head	beat
	syl	beat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
beat down	1.
	syl	beat down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to force or persuade (a seller) to accept a lower price.
	exam	1	I beat him down three pounds.
beat down	2.
	syl	beat down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the sun
	def	to shine intensely; be very hot.
beaten	1.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	defeated or baffled.
beaten	2.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped or made thin by hammering.
	exam	1	a bowl of beaten gold.
beaten	3.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	much travelled; well trodden (esp. in the phrase {the beaten track) }.
beaten	4.a.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	in or into unfamiliar territory.
beaten	4.b.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of the ordinary; unusual.
beaten	5.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	mixed by beating; whipped.
beaten	6.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	tired out; exhausted.
beaten	7.
	syl	beat+en
	pron	<1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Hunting. of woods, undergrowth, etc.
	def	scoured so as to rouse game.
beater	1.
	syl	beat+er
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who beats or hammers.
	exam	1	a panel beater.
beater	2.
	syl	beat+er
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument or device used for beating.
	exam	1	a carpet beater.
beater	3.
	syl	beat+er
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rouses wild game from woodland, undergrowth, etc.
Beat Generation	0.
	syl	Beat Gen+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	members of the generation that came to maturity in the 1950s, whose rejection of the social and political systems of the West was expressed through contempt for regular work, possessions, traditional dress, etc., and espousal of anarchism, communal living, drugs, etc.
beatific	ety	C17: from Late Latin be*_atificus, from Latin be*_atus, from be*_are to bless + facere to make
beatific	1.
	syl	be:a+tif+ic
	pron	<2bE*1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying great happiness, calmness, etc..
	exam	1	a beatific smile.
beatific	2.
	syl	be:a+tif+ic
	pron	<2bE*1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, conferring, or relating to a state of celestial happiness.
beatifically	sub
	head	beatific
	syl	be:a+1tif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
beatify	ety	C16: from Old French beatifier, from Late Latin be*_atific*_are to make blessed; see #7beatific  &- be+at@.i+fi+ca+tion (b$I@!@at$If$I#!ke$I#s$$n) n.
beatifies	infl
	head	beatify
	syl	be+at:i+fies
	pos	vb.
beatifying	infl
	head	beatify
	syl	be+at:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
beatified	infl
	head	beatify
	syl	be+at:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
beatify	1.
	syl	be+at:i+fy
	pron	<bi1@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	R.C. Church. of the pope
	def	to declare formally that (a deceased person) showed a heroic degree of holiness in his or her life and therefore is worthy of public veneration: the first step towards canonization.
beatify	2.
	syl	be+at:i+fy
	pron	<bi1@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make extremely happy.
beating	1.
	syl	beat+ing
	pron	<1bEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a whipping or thrashing, as in punishment.
beating	2.
	syl	beat+ing
	pron	<1bEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a defeat or setback.
beatake some	3.
	head	beating
	or	a lot of beating
	syl	beatake some
	def	to be difficult to improve upon.
beatitude	ety	C15: from Latin be*_atit*_ud*_o, from be*_atus blessed; see #7beatific 
beatitude	1.
	syl	be+at:i+tude
	pron	<bi1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	supreme blessedness or happiness.
beatitude	2.
	syl	be+at:i+tude
	pron	<bi1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an honorific title of the Eastern Christian Church, applied to those of patriarchal rank.
Beatitude	0.
	syl	Be+at:i+tude
	pron	<bi1@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	any of eight distinctive sayings of Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:1-8) in which he declares that the poor, the meek, those that mourn, the merciful, the peacemakers, the pure of heart, those that thirst for justice, and those that are persecuted will, in various ways, receive the blessings of heaven.
Beathe	infl
	head	Beatles
	syl	Beathe.
	pos	n.
Beatles	0.
	syl	Beat+les
	pron	<1bEtLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	English rock group (1962-70) from Liverpool: comprised John {Lennon}, Paul {McCartney}, George {Harrison}, and Ringo {Starr}. Their hit singles include (1963), (1964), (1964), (1967), and (1968); their many albums include (film soundtrack, 1964), (film soundtrack, 1965), (1966) (1967), (1969), and (1970). Much of their material was written by Lennon and McCartney.
beatnik	ety	C20: from #7beat (n.)+ -#7nik, by analogy with #7sputnik 
beatnik	1.
	syl	beat+nik
	pron	<1bEtnik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Beat Generation.
beatnik	2.
	syl	beat+nik
	pron	<1bEtnik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any person with long hair and shabby clothes.
David	infl
	head	Beatty
	syl	Da:vid
	pos	n.
Beatty	0.
	syl	Beat:ty
	pron	<1bEti>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Beatty. 1871-1936, British admiral of the fleet in World War I.
beat up	1.
	syl	beat up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to strike or kick (a person), usually repeatedly, so as to inflict severe physical damage.
beat-up	infl
	head	beat up
	syl	beat-up.
	pos	adj.
beat up	2.
	syl	beat up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	worn-out; dilapidated.
beau	ety	C17: from French, from Old French biau, from Latin bellus handsome, charming
beaus	infl
	head	beau
	or	beaux
	syl	beaus
	pron	<b*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beaux	infl
	head	beau
	or	beaus
	syl	beaux
	pron	<b*u>, <b*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beau	1.
	syl	beau
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a lover, sweetheart, or escort of a girl or woman.
beau	2.
	syl	beau
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is greatly concerned with his clothes and appearance; dandy.
Beaufort scale	ety	C19: after Sir Francis Beaufort (1774-1857), English admiral who devised it
Beaufort scale	0.
	syl	Beau+fort scale
	pron	<1b*uf*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	an international scale of wind velocities ranging for practical purposes from 0 (calm) to 12 (hurricane force).
Beaufort Sea	0.
	syl	Beau+fort Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Arctic Ocean off the N coast of North America.
beau geste	ety	literally: beautiful gesture
beaux gestes	infl
	head	beau geste
	syl	beaux gestes
	pron	<bo 1Zest). a noblA or gracious gAsturA or act, Asp. onA that is mAaninglAss>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hortense de Eugene de	1.
	head	Beauharnais
	syl	Hor:tense de Eu:g*`ene de
	pron	<cr1t?~as> <d*> <$o1Zen> <d*>
	def	son of Jos*'ephine. 1781-1824, viceroy of Italy (1805-14) for his stepfather Napoleon I.
Hortense de	2.
	head	Beauharnais
	syl	Hor:tense de
	def	daughter of Jos*'ephine. 1783-1837, queen of Holland (1806-10) as wife of Louis Bonaparte.
Jos'ephine de	3.
	head	Beauharnais
	syl	Jo:s*'e:phine de
	pron	<ZozA1fin> <d*>
	def	See (Empress) {Josephine}.
beaux ideals	infl
	head	beau ideal
	syl	beaux i:de:als
	pron	<bo zidA1al). pArfAct bAauty or AxcAllAncA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beaujolais	0.
	syl	beau+jo+lais
	pron	<1b*uZ*2lA>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a popular fresh-tasting red or white wine from southern Burgundy in France.
Pierre Augustin Caron de	infl
	head	Beaumarchais
	syl	Pierre Au:gus:tin Ca:ron de
	pron	<pje:r> <ogyst?~e> <ka1r?~c> <d*>
	pos	n.
Beaumarchais	0.
	syl	Beau:mar:chais
	pron	French <bomar1Se>
	pos	n.
	def	1732-99, French dramatist, noted for his comedies (1775) and (1784).
beau monde	ety	C18: French, literally: fine world
beau monde	0.
	syl	beau monde
	pron	<1b*u> <1mond>, French <bo> <1m?~c:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the world of fashion and society.
Beaumont	H1.0.
	syl	Beau+mont
	pron	<1b*umont>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Texas. Pop.: 112620 (1973 est.).
Francis	1.
	head	Beaumont
	syl	Fran:cis.
	def	l584-1616, English dramatist, who collaborated with John Fletcher in plays including (l607) and (1611).
William	2.
	head	Beaumont
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	l785-l853, U.S. surgeon, noted for his pioneering work on digestion.
Beaune	1.
	syl	Beaune
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E France, near Dijon: an important trading centre for Burgundy wines. Pop.: 19972 (1975).
Beaune	2.
	syl	Beaune
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine produced in this district.
	infl
	head	beaut
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
beaut	1.
	syl	beaut
	pron	<bju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is outstanding or distinctive.
beaut	2.
	syl	beaut
	pron	<bju:t>
	pos	adj. interj.
	def	good or excellent: an expression of approval.
beauteous	0.
	syl	beau+te+ous
	pron	<1bju:ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a poetic word for {beautiful}.
beauteously	sub
	head	beauteous
	syl	beau+te+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
beauteousness	sub
	head	beauteous
	syl	beau+te+ous+ness
	pos	n.
beautician	0.
	syl	beau+ti+cian
	pron	<bju:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in or manages a beauty salon.
beautiful	1.
	syl	beau+ti+ful
	pron	<1bju:tiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing beauty; aesthetically pleasing.
beautiful	2.
	syl	beau+ti+ful
	pron	<1bju:tiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly enjoyable; very pleasant.
	exam	1	the party was beautiful.
beautifulness	sub
	head	beautiful
	syl	beau+ti+ful+ness
	pos	n.
beautifully	1.
	syl	beau+ti+ful+ly
	pron	<1bju:tifli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a beautiful manner.
beautifies	infl
	head	beautify
	syl	beau+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
beautifying	infl
	head	beautify
	syl	beau+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
beautified	infl
	head	beautify
	syl	beau+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
beautify	0.
	syl	beau+ti+fy
	pron	<1bju:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become beautiful.
beautification	sub
	head	beautify
	syl	beau+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2bju:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
beauty	ety	C13: from Old French biaut*'e, from biau beautiful; see #7beau 
beauties	infl
	head	beauty
	syl	beau+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beauty	1.
	syl	beau+ty
	pron	<1bju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of all the qualities of a person or thing that delight the senses and please the mind.
beauty	2.
	syl	beau+ty
	pron	<1bju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a very attractive and well-formed girl or woman.
beauty	3.
	syl	beau+ty
	pron	<1bju:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an outstanding example of its kind.
	exam	1	the horse is a beauty.
beauty	4.
	syl	beau+ty
	pron	<1bju:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an advantageous feature.
	exam	1	one beauty of the job is the short hours.
beauty	5.
	syl	beau+ty
	pron	<1bju:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a light-hearted and affectionate term of address.
	exam	1	hello, my old beauty&!
beauty	6.
	syl	beau+ty
	pron	<1bju:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an expression of approval or agreement.
beauty queen	0.
	syl	beau+ty queen
	pos	n.
	def	an attractive young woman, esp. one who has won a beauty contest.
parlour	alt
	head	beauty salon
	or	beauty salon
	syl	par+lour
	pos	n.
beauty salon	0.
	or	parlour
	syl	beau+ty sal+on
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment providing women with services to improve their beauty, such as hairdressing, manicuring, facial treatment, and massage.
beauty sleep	0.
	syl	beau+ty sleep
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sleep, esp. sleep before midnight.
beauty spot	1.
	syl	beau+ty spot
	pos	n.
	def	a small dark-coloured patch or spot worn on a lady's face as an adornment or as a foil to her complexion.
beauty spot	2.
	syl	beau+ty spot
	pos	n.
	def	a mole or other similar natural mark on the skin.
beauty spot	3.
	syl	beau+ty spot
	pos	n.
	def	a place of outstanding beauty.
Beauvais	0.
	syl	Beau+vais
	pron	French <bo1ve>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in N France, 64 km (40 miles) northwest of Paris. Pop.: 56725 (1975).
Simone de	infl
	head	Beauvoir
	syl	Si:mone de
	pron	<si1mcn> <d*>
	pos	n.
Beauvoir	0.
	syl	Beau:voir
	pron	French <bo1vwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French existentialist novelist and feminist, whose works include (1944), (1949), and (1954).
beaux	0.
	syl	beaux
	pron	<b*u>, <b*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {beau}.
beaux-arts	ety	French
beaux-arts	1.
	syl	beaux-arts
	pron	<b*u1za:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {fine art}.
beaux-arts	2.
	syl	beaux-arts
	pron	<b*u1za:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to the classical decorative style, esp. that of the *'Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris.
	exam	1	beaux-arts influences.
beaver	ety	Old English beofor; compare Old Norse bi*_orr, Old High German bibar, Latin fiber, Sanskrit babhr*'u red-brown
beaver	H1.1.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amphibious rodent, of Europe, Asia, and North America: family It has soft brown fur, a broad flat hairless tail, and webbed hind feet, and constructs complex dams and houses (lodges) in rivers.
beaver	H1.2.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
mountain beaver	3.
	head	beaver
	syl	mountain beaver.
	def	a burrowing rodent, of W North America: family
beaver	H1.4.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall hat of beaver fur or a fabric resembling it, worn, esp. by men, during the 19th century.
beaver	H1.5.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woollen napped cloth resembling beaver fur, formerly much used for overcoats, etc.
beaver	H1.6.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish- or yellowish-brown.
beaver	H1.7.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a full beard.
beaver	H1.8.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bearded man.
beaver	H1.9.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having the colour of beaver or made of beaver fur or some similar material.
	exam	1	a beaver lamb coat;
	exam	2	a beaver stole.
beaver	H1.10.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	usually foll. by away
	def	to work industriously or steadily.
beaver	ety	C15: from Old French baviere, from baver to dribble
beaver	H2.0.
	syl	bea+ver
	pron	<1bEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable piece on a medieval helmet used to protect the lower part of the face.
Beaverboard	0.
	syl	Bea:ver+board
	pron	<1bEv*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a stiff light board of compressed wood fibre, used esp. to surface partitions.
st Baron	infl
	head	Beaverbrook
	syl	1st Baron
	pos	n.
Beaverbrook	0.
	syl	Bea:ver:brook
	pron	<1bEv*2bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1879-1964, British newspaper proprietor and Conservative politician, born in Canada, whose newspapers included the minister of information (1918); minister of aircraft production (1940-41).
bebeerine	ety	from German Bebeerin; see #7bebeeru, -#7ine %2
bebeerine	0.
	syl	be+bee+rine
	pron	<b*1bi*rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid, resembling quinine, obtained from the bark of the greenheart and other plants.
bebeeru	ety	C19: from Spanish bibir*'u, of Carib origin
bebeeru	0.
	syl	be+bee+ru
	pron	<b*1bi*ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {greenheart} (sense 1)}.
August	infl
	head	Bebel
	syl	Au:gust
	pron	<1august>
	pos	n.
Bebel	0.
	syl	Be:bel
	pron	German <1bA:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1913, German socialist leader: one of the founders of the Social Democratic Party (1869).
Bebington	0.
	syl	Beb+ing+ton
	pron	<1bebiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Merseyside: docks and chemical works. Pop.: 61488 (1971).
bebop	ety	C20: imitative of the rhythm of the music
bebop	0.
	syl	be+bop
	pron	<1bEbop>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {bop%1} (sense 1)}.
bebopper	sub
	head	bebop
	syl	be+bop+per
	pos	n.
becalmed	0.
	syl	be+calmed
	pron	<bi1ka:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing boat or ship
	def	motionless through lack of wind.
became	0.
	syl	be+came
	pron	<bi1kAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {become}.
because	ety	C14 bi cause, from bi #7by+cause #e Usage. See at reason.
because	1.
	syl	be+cause
	pron	<bi1koz>, <-1k*z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	on account of the fact that; on account of being; since.
	exam	1	because it's so cold we'll go home.
because of	2.
	head	because
	syl	because of.
	pos	prep.
	def	on account of; due to.
	exam	1	I lost my job because of her.
beccafico	ety	C17: from Italian, from beccare to peck+ fico fig, from Latin f*_icus 
beccaficos	infl
	head	beccafico
	syl	bec+ca+fi+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beccafico	0.
	syl	bec+ca+fi+co
	pron	<2bek*1fEk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various European songbirds, esp. warblers of the genus eaten as a delicacy in Italy and other countries.
b'echamel sauce	ety	C18: named after the Marquis of B*'echamel, steward of Louis XIV of France and its inventor
b'echamel sauce	0.
	syl	b*'e+cha+mel sauce
	pron	<2bAS*1mel>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick white sauce flavoured with onion and seasonings.
bechance	0.
	syl	be+chance
	pron	<bi1Ca:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to happen (to).
B'echar	0.
	syl	B*'e+char
	pron	French <bA1Sa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Algeria: an oasis. Pop.: 27000 (1967). Former name: {Colomb-B*'echar}.
beche-de-mer	ety	C19: quasi-French, from earlier English biche de mer, from Portuguese bicho do mar worm of the sea
beches-de-mer	infl
	head	beche-de-mer
	or	beche-de-mer
	syl	b*^eches-de-mer
	pron	<2beSd*1me*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beche-de-mer	infl
	or	beches-de-mer
	syl	b*^eche-de-mer.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beche-de-mer	1.
	syl	b*^eche-de-mer
	pron	<2beSd*1me*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {trepang}.
beche-de-mer	2.
	syl	b*^eche-de-mer
	pron	<2beSd*1me*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Beach-la-Mar}.
Sidney	infl
	head	Bechet
	syl	Sid:ney.
	pos	n.
Bechet	0.
	syl	Bech:et
	pron	<1beSA>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1959, U.S. jazz soprano sax?!ophonist and clarinettist.
Bechuana	infl
	or	Bechuanas
	syl	Bech:ua+na
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bechuanas	infl
	head	Bechuana
	or	Bechuana
	syl	Bech:ua+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bechuana	1.
	syl	Bech:ua+na
	pron	<be1Cwa:n*> <2beCu1a:n*>, <2bekju->
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Tswana}.
Bechuana	2.
	syl	Bech:ua+na
	pron	<be1Cwa:n*> <2beCu1a:n*>, <2bekju->
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for a member of the Bantu people of Botswana.
Bechuanaland	0.
	syl	Bech:ua+na+land
	pron	<be1Cwa:n*2l@nd> <2beCu1a:n*2l@nd>, <2bekju->
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Botswana}.
beck	ety	C14: short for becnen to #7beckon 
beck	H1.1.
	syl	beck
	pron	<bek>
	pos	n.
	def	a nod, wave, or other gesture or signal.
at (someone's) beck and call	2.
	head	beck
	syl	at (someone's) beck and call.
	def	ready to obey (someone's) orders instantly; subject to (someone's) slightest whim.
beck	ety	Old English becc, from Old Norse bekkr; related to Old English bece, Old Saxon beki, Old High German bah brook, Sanskrit bhanga wave
beck	H2.0.
	syl	beck
	pron	<bek>
	pos	n.
	usage	in N England
	def	a stream, esp. a swiftly flowing one.
becket	ety	C18: of unknown origin
becket	1.
	syl	beck+et
	pron	<1bekit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a clevis forming part of one end of a sheave, used for securing standing lines by means of a thimble.
becket	2.
	syl	beck+et
	pron	<1bekit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a short line with a grommet or eye at one end and a knot at the other, used for securing spars or other gear in place.
Saint Thomas	infl
	head	Becket
	syl	Saint Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Becket	0.
	syl	Beck:et
	pron	<1bekit>
	pos	n.
	def	1118-70, English prelate; chancellor (1155-62) to Henry II; archbishop of Canterbury (1162-70): murdered following his opposition to Henry's attempts to control the clergy.
becket bend	0.
	syl	beck+et bend
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sheet bend}.
Samuel	infl
	head	Beckett
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	pos	n.
Beckett	0.
	syl	Beck:ett
	pron	<1bekit>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, Irish dramatist and novelist writing in French and English, whose works portray the human condition as insignificant or absurd in a bleak universe. They include the plays 1952) and 1957) and the novel 1951): Nobel prize for literature 1969.
William	infl
	head	Beckford
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Beckford	0.
	syl	Beck:ford
	pron	<1bekf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	1759-1844, English writer and dilettante; author of the oriental romance (1787).
Max	infl
	head	Beckmann
	syl	Max
	pos	n.
beckon	ety	Old English b*_iecnan, from b*_eacen sign; related to Old Saxon b*_oknian; see #7beacon 
beckon	1.
	syl	beck+on
	pron	<1bek*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to summon with a gesture of the hand or head.
beckon	2.
	syl	beck+on
	pron	<1bek*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to entice or lure.
beckon	3.
	syl	beck+on
	pron	<1bek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a summoning gesture.
beckoner	sub
	head	beckon
	syl	beck+on+er
	pos	n.
becloud	1.
	syl	be+cloud
	pron	<bi1klaud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or obscure with a cloud.
becloud	2.
	syl	be+cloud
	pron	<bi1klaud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse or muddle.
	exam	1	to becloud the issues.
become	ety	Old English becuman to happen; related to Old High German biqueman to come to, Gothic biquiman to appear suddenly
becomes	infl
	head	become
	syl	be+comes
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
becoming	infl
	head	become
	syl	be+com+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
became	infl
	head	become
	syl	be+came
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
become	infl
	syl	be+come.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
become	1.
	syl	be+come
	pron	<bi1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to come to be; develop or grow into.
	exam	1	he became a monster.
become	2.
	syl	be+come
	pron	<bi1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by of; usually used in a question
	def	to fall to or be the lot (of); happen (to).
	exam	1	what became of him??
become	3.
	syl	be+come
	pron	<bi1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of clothes, etc.
	def	to enhance the appearance of (someone); suit.
	exam	1	that dress becomes you.
becoming	1.
	syl	be+com+ing
	pron	<bi1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable; appropriate.
becoming	2.
	syl	be+com+ing
	pron	<bi1k^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	any process of change.
becoming	3.
	syl	be+com+ing
	pron	<bi1k^miG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Aristotle
	def	any change from the lower level of potentiality to the higher level of actuality.
becomingly	sub
	head	becoming
	syl	be+1com+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
becomingness	sub
	head	becoming
	syl	be+1com+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Antoine Henri	infl
	head	Becquerel
	syl	An:toine Hen:ri
	pron	<?~atwan ?~a1ri). 1852-1908, FrAnch physicist, who discovArAd thA photographic action of thA rays AmittAd by uranium salts and so instigatAd thA study of radioactivity: NobAl prizA for physics, 1903>
	pos	n.
bed	ety	Old English bedd; related to Old Norse bethr, Old High German betti, Gothic badi 
bed	1.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture on which to sleep.
bed	2.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the mattress and bedclothes on such a piece of furniture.
	exam	1	an unmade bed.
bed	3.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	sleep or rest.
	exam	1	time for bed.
bed	4.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	any place in which a person or animal sleeps or rests.
bed	5.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place for sexual intercourse.
bed	6.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sexual intercourse.
bed	7.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a plot of ground in which plants are grown, esp. when considered together with the plants in it.
	exam	1	a flower bed.
bed	8.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of a river, lake, or sea.
bed	9.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of this used for cultivation of a plant or animal.
	exam	1	oyster beds.
bed	10.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of crushed rock, gravel, etc., used as a foundation for a road, railway, etc.
bed	11.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of mortar in a masonry wall.
bed	12.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the underside of a brick, tile, slate, etc., when in position. Compare { {back} (sense 12)}.
bed	13.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	any underlying structure or part.
bed	14.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of rock, esp. sedimentary rock.
bed	15.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the flat part of a letterpress printing press onto or against which the type forme is placed.
a bed of roses	16.
	head	bed
	syl	a bed of roses.
	def	a situation of comfort or ease.
be brought to bed (of)	17.
	head	bed
	syl	be brought to bed (of)
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to give birth (to).
get out of bed on the wrong side	18.
	head	bed
	syl	get out of bed on the wrong side.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be ill-tempered from the start of the day.
bed	19.a.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
bed	19.b.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	usage	Journalism, printing. of a newspaper, magazine, etc.
	def	to go to press; start printing.
bed	20.a.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	to finalize work on (a newspaper, magazine, etc.) so that it is ready to go to press.
bed	20.b.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Letterpress printing.
	def	to lock up the type forme of (a publication) in the press before printing.
take to one's bed	21.
	head	bed
	syl	take to one's bed.
	def	to remain in bed, esp. because of illness. {~} {beds, bed+ding, bed+ded}.
bed	22.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by down
	def	to go to or put into a place to sleep or rest.
bed	23.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
bed	24.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place, fix, or sink firmly into position; embed.
bed	25.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	to form or be arranged in a distinct layer; stratify.
bed	26.
	syl	bed
	pron	<bed>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to plant in a bed of soil.
BEd	0.
	syl	B.Ed.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Education.
bed and board	1.
	syl	bed and board
	pos	n.
	def	sleeping accommodation and meals.
divorce from bed and board	2.
	head	bed and board
	syl	divorce from bed and board.
	qual	U.S. law.
	def	a form of divorce whereby the parties are prohibited from living together but the marriage is not dissolved.
bed and breakfast	1.
	syl	bed and break+fast
	qual	Chiefly Brit. n.
	usage	in a hotel, boarding house, etc.
	def	overnight accommodation and breakfast. {~}
bed and breakfast	2.
	syl	bed and break+fast
	qual	Chiefly Brit. n.
	usage	Informal. of a stock-exchange trans?!action
	def	establishing a loss for tax purposes, shares being sold after hours one evening and bought back the next morning when the market opens.
bedaub	1.
	syl	be+daub
	pron	<bi1dc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smear all over with something thick, sticky, or dirty.
bedaub	2.
	syl	be+daub
	pron	<bi1dc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ornament in a gaudy or vulgar fashion.
bedazzle	0.
	syl	be+daz+zle
	pron	<bi1d@zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dazzle or confuse, as with brilliance.
bedazzlement	sub
	head	bedazzle
	syl	be+1daz+zle+ment
	pos	n.
bedbug	0.
	syl	bed+bug
	pron	<1bed2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several bloodsucking insects of the heteropterous genus esp. of temperate regions, having an oval flattened wingless body and infesting dirty houses: family
bedchamber	0.
	syl	bed+cham:ber
	pron	<1bed2CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {bedroom}.
bedclothes	0.
	syl	bed+clothes
	pron	<1bed2kl*u@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sheets, blankets, and other coverings of a bed.
beddable	0.
	syl	bed+da:ble
	pron	<1bed*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually attractive.
bedder	1.
	syl	bed+der
	pron	<1bed*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. at Cambridge University
	def	a college servant employed to keep students' rooms in order.
bedder	2.
	syl	bed+der
	pron	<1bed*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that may be grown in a garden bed.
bedding	1.
	syl	bed+ding
	pron	<1bediG>
	pos	n.
	def	bedclothes, sometimes considered together with a mattress.
bedding	2.
	syl	bed+ding
	pron	<1bediG>
	pos	n.
	def	litter, such as straw, for animals.
bedding	3.
	syl	bed+ding
	pron	<1bediG>
	pos	n.
	def	something acting as a foundation, such as mortar under a brick.
bedding	4.
	syl	bed+ding
	pron	<1bediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of a mass of rocks into distinct layers; stratification.
bedding plant	0.
	syl	bed+ding plant
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that may be grown in a garden bed.
Saint	infl
	head	Bede
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Bede	0.
	syl	Bede
	pron	<bEd>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??673-735 #7a.d., English monk, scholar, historian, and theologian, noted for his Latin (731). Feast day: May 27.
bedeck	0.
	syl	be+deck
	pron	<bi1dek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with decorations; adorn.
bedell	alt
	head	bedel
	or	bedel
	syl	be+dell
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
bedel	0.
	or	bedell
	syl	be+del
	pron	<1bEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	archaic spellings of { {beadle} (sense 3)}.
bedesmen	infl
	head	bedesman
	syl	bedes+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bedesman	0.
	syl	bedes+man
	pron	<1bEdzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {beadsman}.
bedevils	infl
	head	bedevil
	or	bedevils
	syl	be+dev+ils
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bedevilling	infl
	head	bedevil
	or	bedeviling
	syl	be+dev+il+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bedevilled	infl
	head	bedevil
	or	bedeviled
	syl	be+dev+illed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bedeviling	infl
	head	bedevil
	or	bedevilling
	syl	be+dev+il+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bedeviled	infl
	head	bedevil
	or	bedevilled
	syl	be+dev+iled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bedevil	1.
	syl	be+dev+il
	pron	<bi1devL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to harass or torment.
bedevil	2.
	syl	be+dev+il
	pron	<bi1devL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw into confusion.
bedevil	3.
	syl	be+dev+il
	pron	<bi1devL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to possess, as with a devil.
bedevilment	sub
	head	bedevil
	syl	be+1dev+il+ment
	pos	n.
bedew	0.
	syl	be+dew
	pron	<bi1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wet or cover with or as if with drops of dew.
bedfast	0.
	syl	bed+fast
	pron	<1bed2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {bedridden}.
bedfellow	1.
	syl	bed+fel:low
	pron	<1bed2fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with whom one shares a bed.
bedfellow	2.
	syl	bed+fel:low
	pron	<1bed2fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary ally or associate.
Bedford	H1.1.
	syl	Bed+ford
	pron	<1bedf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE central England, administrative centre of Bedfordshire, on the River Ouse. Pop.: 73064 (1971).
Bedford	H1.2.
	syl	Bed+ford
	pron	<1bedf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Bedfordshire}.
Duke of	infl
	head	Bedford
	syl	Duke of
	pos	n.
Bedford	H2.0.
	syl	Bed:ford
	pron	<1bedf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1389-1435, son of Henry IV of England: protector of England and regent of France (1422-35).
Bedford cord	ety	named after B#7edford %1
Bedford cord	0.
	syl	Bed+ford cord
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy corded cloth, similar to corduroy.
Bedfordshire	0.
	syl	Bed+ford+shire
	pron	<1bedf*d2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S central England: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the south. Administrative centre: Bedford. Pop.: 491700 (1976 est.). Area: 1232 sq. km (476 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Beds}.
bedight	ety	C14: from #7dight 
bedights	infl
	head	bedight
	syl	be+dights
	pos	vb.
bedighting	infl
	head	bedight
	syl	be+dight+ing
	pos	vb.
bedight	infl
	or	bedighted
	syl	be+dight
	pos	vb.
bedighted	infl
	head	bedight
	or	bedight
	syl	be+dight+ed.
	pos	vb.
bedight	1.
	syl	be+dight
	pron	<bi1dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to array or adorn.
bedight	2.
	syl	be+dight
	pron	<bi1dIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	past participle of the verb
	def	adorned or bedecked.
bedims	infl
	head	bedim
	syl	be+dims
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bedimming	infl
	head	bedim
	syl	be+dim+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bedimmed	infl
	head	bedim
	syl	be+dimmed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bedim	0.
	syl	be+dim
	pron	<bi1dim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dim or obscure.
Sir	infl
	head	Bedivere
	syl	Sir.
	pos	n.
Bedivere	0.
	syl	Bed:i:vere
	pron	<1bedi2vi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	a knight who took the dying King Arthur to the barge in which he was carried to Avalon.
bedizen	ety	C17: from #7be -+ obsolete dizen to dress up, of uncertain origin &- be+#!di+zen+ment n.
bedizen	0.
	syl	be+di+zen
	pron	<bi1dIzN>, <-1dizN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dress or decorate gaudily or tastelessly.
bedlam	ety	C13 bedlem, bethlem, after the Hospital of St. Mary of Bethlehem in London
bedlam	1.
	syl	bed+lam
	pron	<1bedl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy confused place or situation; state of uproar.
	exam	1	his speech caused bedlam.
bedlam	2.
	syl	bed+lam
	pron	<1bedl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a lunatic asylum; madhouse.
bedlamite	0.
	syl	bed+lam+ite
	pron	<1bedl*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a lunatic; insane person.
Bedlington terrier	0.
	syl	Bed+ling+ton ter+ri+er
	pron	<1bedliGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large breed of terrier with a thick white fleecy coat. Often shortened to {Bedlington}.
Bedloe Island	alt
	head	Bedloe's Island
	or	Bedloe's Island
	syl	Bed+loe Is+land
	pos	n.
Bedloe's Island	0.
	or	Bedloe Island
	syl	Bed+loe's Is+land
	pron	<1bedl*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1956) of {Liberty Island}.
bed moulding	1.
	syl	bed mould+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a moulding in an entablature between the corona and the frieze.
bed moulding	2.
	syl	bed mould+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	any moulding below a projection.
Bedouin	ety	C14: from Old French beduin, from Arabic bad*_awi, plural of badwi, from badw desert
Beduin	alt
	head	Bedouin
	or	Bedouin
	syl	Bed:u+in
	pron	<1beduin>
	pos	n.
Bedouins	infl
	head	Bedouin
	or	Bedouin
	syl	Bed:ou+ins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bedouin	infl
	or	Bedouins
	syl	Bed:ou+in
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bedouin	1.
	or	Beduin
	syl	Bed:ou+in
	pron	<1beduin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the nomadic tribes of Arabs inhabiting the deserts of Arabia, Jordan, and Syria, as well as parts of the Sahara.
Bedouin	2.
	or	Beduin
	syl	Bed:ou+in
	pron	<1beduin>
	pos	n.
	def	a wanderer or rover. {~}
Bedouin	3.
	or	Beduin
	syl	Bed:ou+in
	pron	<1beduin>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Bedouins.
Bedouin	4.
	or	Beduin
	syl	Bed:ou+in
	pron	<1beduin>
	pos	n.
	def	wandering or roving.
bedpan	1.
	syl	bed+pan
	pron	<1bed2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow vessel placed under a bedridden patient to collect his faeces and urine.
bedpan	2.
	syl	bed+pan
	pron	<1bed2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {warming pan}.
bedplate	0.
	syl	bed+plate
	pron	<1bed2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy metal platform or frame to which an engine or machine is attached.
bedpost	1.
	syl	bed+post
	pron	<1bed2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four vertical supports at the corners of a bedstead.
between you and me and the bedpost	2.
	head	bedpost
	syl	between you and me and the bedpost.
	qual	Informal.
	def	confidentially; in secret.
bedraggle	0.
	syl	be+drag+gle
	pron	<bi1dr@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (hair, clothing, etc.) limp, untidy, or dirty, as with rain or mud.
bedraggled	sub
	head	bedraggle
	syl	be+1drag+gled
	pos	adj.
bedrail	0.
	syl	bed+rail
	pron	<1bed2rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rail or board along the side of a bed that connects the headboard with the footboard.
bedridden	ety	Old English bedreda, from bedd #7bed+ -rida rider, from r*_idan to #7ride 
bedridden	0.
	syl	bed+rid+den
	pron	<1bed2ridN>
	pos	adj.
	def	confined to bed because of illness, esp. for a long or indefinite period.
bedrock	1.
	syl	bed+rock
	pron	<1bed2rok>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid unweathered rock that lies beneath the loose surface deposits of soil, alluvium, etc.
bedrock	2.
	syl	bed+rock
	pron	<1bed2rok>
	pos	n.
	def	basic principles or facts (esp. in the phrase {get down to bedrock) }.
bedrock	3.
	syl	bed+rock
	pron	<1bed2rok>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest point, level, or layer.
bedroll	0.
	syl	bed+roll
	pron	<1bed2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable roll of bedding, such as a sleeping bag, used esp. for sleeping in the open.
bedroom	1.
	syl	bed+room
	pron	<1bed2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room furnished with beds or used for sleeping.
bedroom	2.
	syl	bed+room
	pron	<1bed2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	containing references to sex.
	exam	1	a bedroom comedy.
Beds	0.
	syl	Beds.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bedfordshire.
bedside	0.a.
	syl	bed+side
	pron	<1bed2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the space by the side of a bed, esp. of a sick person.
bedside	0.b.
	syl	bed+side
	pron	<1bed2sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bedside lamp;
	exam	2	a doctor's bedside manner.
bedsitter	0.
	syl	bed+sit:ter
	pron	<1bed1sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a furnished sitting room containing sleeping accommodation and sometimes cooking and washing facilities. Also called: {bedsitting room, bedsit}.
bedsore	0.
	syl	bed+sore
	pron	<1bed2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {decubitus ulcer}.
bedspread	0.
	syl	bed+spread
	pron	<1bed2spred>
	pos	n.
	def	a top cover on a bed over other bedclothes.
bedstead	0.
	syl	bed+stead
	pron	<1bed2sted>, <-stid>
	pos	n.
	def	the framework of a bed, usually including a headboard and springs but excluding the mattress and other coverings.
bedstraw	0.
	syl	bed+straw
	pron	<1bed2strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous rubiaceous plants of the genus which have small white or yellow flowers and prickly or hairy fruits: formerly used as straw for beds. See also {lady's bedstraw}.
bed tea	0.
	syl	bed tea
	pos	n.
	usage	in Pakistan
	def	tea served to a guest in bed in the morning.
bedtime	0.a.
	syl	bed+time
	pron	<1bed2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the time when one usually goes to bed.
bedtime	0.b.
	syl	bed+time
	pron	<1bed2tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bedtime story.
bedwarmer	0.
	syl	bed+warm:er
	pron	<1bed2wc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal pan containing hot coals, formerly used to warm a bed.
Bedworth	0.
	syl	Bed+worth
	pron	<1bedw*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a coal-mining town in central England, in N Warwickshire. Pop.: 40535 (1971).
bee	ety	Old English b*_io; related to Old Norse b*_y, Old High German b*_ia, Dutch bij, Swedish bi 
bee	H1.1.
	syl	bee
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
	def	any hymenopterous insect of the superfamily which includes social forms such as the honeybee and solitary forms such as the carpenter bee. See also {bumblebee, mason bee}.
busy bee	2.
	head	bee
	syl	busy bee.
	def	a person who is industrious or has many things to do.
have a bee in one's bonnet	3.
	head	bee
	syl	have a bee in one's bonnet.
	def	to be preoccupied or obsessed with an idea.
bee	ety	perhaps from dialect bean neighbourly help, from Old English b*_en boon
bee	H2.0.
	syl	bee
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a social gathering for a specific purpose, as to carry out a communal task or hold competitions.
	exam	1	quilting bee;
	exam	2	spelling bee.
bee	ety	Old English b*_eag related to Old High German boug ring, Old Norse bogi a bow
bee	H3.0.
	syl	bee
	pron	<bE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a small sheave with one cheek removed and the pulley and other cheek fastened flat to a boom or another spar, used for reeving outhauls or stays.
the	infl
	head	Beeb
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Beeb	0.
	syl	Beeb
	pron	<bEb>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {B.B.C}.
bee beetle	0.
	syl	bee bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a European beetle, that is often parasitic in beehives: family
beebread	0.
	syl	bee+bread
	pron	<1bE2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of pollen and nectar prepared by worker bees and fed to the larvae. Also called: {ambrosia}.
beech	ety	Old English b*_ece; related to Old Norse b*'ok, Old High German buohha, Middle Dutch boeke, Latin f*_agus beech, Greek ph*_egos edible oak &- #!beech+en or #!beech@.y adj.
beech	1.
	syl	beech
	pron	<bEC>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate tree of the genus esp. of Europe, having smooth greyish bark: family
beech	2.
	syl	beech
	pron	<bEC>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the related genus of temperate Australasia and South America.
beech	3.
	syl	beech
	pron	<bEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard wood of any of these trees, used in making furniture, etc.
copper beech	4.
	head	beech
	syl	copper beech.
	def	a cultivated variety of European beech that has reddish leaves.
Beecham	0.
	syl	Bee:cham
	pron	<1bEC*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 1879-1961, English conductor who did much to promote the works of Delius, Sibelius, and Richard Strauss.
Henry Ward	infl
	head	Beecher
	syl	Hen:ry Ward.
	pos	n.
Beecher	0.
	syl	Bee:cher
	pron	<1bEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-87, U.S. clergyman: a leader in the movement for the abolition of slavery.
beech fern	0.
	syl	beech fern
	pos	n.
	def	a fern, that grows in damp N temperate woods: family
beechnut	0.
	syl	beech+nut
	pron	<1bEC2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the small brown triangular edible nut of the beech tree. Collectively, the nuts are often termed {beech mast}, esp. when lying on the ground.
bee-eater	0.
	syl	bee-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	any insectivorous bird of the family of tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World, having a long downward-curving bill and long pointed wings and tail: order (kingfishers, etc.).
beef	ety	C13: from Old French boef, from Latin b*_os ox; see #7cow %1
beef	1.
	syl	beef
	pron	<bEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of various bovine animals, esp. the cow, when killed for eating.
beeves	infl
	head	beef
	syl	beeves
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beef	2.
	syl	beef
	pron	<bEf>
	pos	n.
	usage	bi:vz
	def	an adult ox, bull, cow, etc., reared for its meat.
beef	3.
	syl	beef
	pron	<bEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	human flesh, esp. when muscular.
beefs	infl
	head	beef
	syl	beefs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beef	4.
	syl	beef
	pron	<bEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a complaint.
beef	5.
	syl	beef
	pron	<bEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to complain, esp. repeatedly.
	exam	1	he was beefing about his tax.
beef	6.
	syl	beef
	pron	<bEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to strengthen; reinforce.
beefburger	0.
	syl	beef+bur+ger
	pron	<1bEf2bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat fried cake of minced beef; hamburger.
beefcake	0.
	syl	beef+cake
	pron	<1bEf2kAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	men displayed for their muscular bodies, esp. in photographs. Compare {cheesecake}.
beefeater	0.
	syl	beef+eat:er
	pron	<1bEf2Et*>
	pos	n.
	def	a yeoman warder of the Tower of London.
bee fly	0.
	syl	bee fly
	pos	n.
	def	any hairy beelike nectar-eating dipterous fly of the family whose larvae are parasitic on those of bees and related insects.
beef road	0.
	syl	beef road
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a road used for transporting cattle.
beefsteak	0.
	syl	beef+steak
	pron	<1bEf2stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of beef that can be grilled, fried, etc., cut from any lean part of the animal.
beef stroganoff	ety	C19: after Count Paul Stroganoff, 19th-century Russian diplomat
beef stroganoff	0.
	syl	beef strog:a+noff
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of slices of beef cooked with onions, mushrooms, and seasonings, served in a sour-cream sauce.
beef tea	0.
	syl	beef tea
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made by boiling pieces of lean beef: often given to invalids to stimulate the appetite.
beefwood	1.
	syl	beef+wood
	pron	<1bEf2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees that produce very hard wood, esp. the Australian tree (see {casuarina}) , widely planted in warm regions.
beefwood	2.
	syl	beef+wood
	pron	<1bEf2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
beefier	infl
	head	beefy
	syl	beef:i+er
	pos	adj.
beefiest	infl
	head	beefy
	syl	beef:i+est.
	pos	adj.
beefy	1.
	syl	beef:y
	pron	<1bEfi>
	pos	adj.
	def	like beef.
beefy	2.
	syl	beef:y
	pron	<1bEfi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	muscular; brawny.
beefy	3.
	syl	beef:y
	pron	<1bEfi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fleshy; obese.
beefily	sub
	head	beefy
	syl	beef:i+ly
	pos	adv.
beefiness	sub
	head	beefy
	syl	beef:i+ness
	pos	n.
bee glue	0.
	syl	bee glue
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {propolis}.
beehive	1.
	syl	bee+hive
	pron	<1bE2hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a man-made receptacle used to house a swarm of bees.
beehive	2.
	syl	bee+hive
	pron	<1bE2hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a dome-shaped hair style in which the hair is piled high on the head.
beehive	3.
	syl	bee+hive
	pron	<1bE2hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where busy people are assembled.
beehive house	0.
	syl	bee+hive house
	pos	n.
	def	a prehistoric circular building found in various parts of Europe, usually of stone and having a dome-shaped roof.
beekeeper	0.
	syl	bee+keep:er
	pron	<1bE2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps bees for their honey; apiarist.
bee killer	0.
	syl	bee kil+ler
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {robber fly}.
beeline	0.
	syl	bee+line
	pron	<1bE2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the most direct route between two places (esp. in the phrase {make a beeline for}) .
Beelzebub	ety	Old English Belzebub, ultimately from Hebrew b*'a`al zeb*_ub, literally: lord of flies
Beelzebub	1.
	syl	Be:el:ze:bub
	pron	<bi1elzi2b^b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a god of the Philistines (2 Kings 1:2).
Beelzebub	2.
	syl	Be:el:ze:bub
	pron	<bi1elzi2b^b>
	pos	n.
	def	Satan or any devil or demon.
bee moth	0.
	syl	bee moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pyralid moths, such as the wax moth, whose larvae live in the nests of bees or wasps, feeding on nest materials and host larvae.
been	0.
	syl	been
	pron	<bEn>, <bin>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {be}.
beento	ety	C20: from #7been+to 
beentos	infl
	head	beento
	syl	been+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beento	1.
	syl	been+to
	pron	<1bEntu:>, <1bintu>
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African informal.
	def	a person who has resided in Britain, esp. during part of his education. {~}
beento	2.
	syl	been+to
	pron	<1bEntu:>, <1bintu>
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African informal.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of such a person.
bee orchid	0.
	syl	bee or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	a European orchid, whose flower resembles a bumble bee in shape and colour.
beep	1.
	syl	beep
	pron	<bEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a short high-pitched sound, esp. one made by the horn of a car, bicycle, etc., or by electronic apparatus.
beep	2.
	syl	beep
	pron	<bEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make such a noise. &- {#!beep+er}
bee plant	0.
	syl	bee plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants much visited by bees for nectar and pollen.
beer	ety	Old English beor; related to Old Norse bj*_orr, Old Frisian bi*_ar, Old High German bior 
beer	1.
	syl	beer
	pron	<bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink brewed from malt, sugar, hops, and water and fermented with yeast. Compare {ale}.
beer	2.
	syl	beer
	pron	<bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly fermented drink made from the roots or leaves of certain plants.
	exam	1	ginger beer;
	exam	2	nettle beer.
beer	3.
	syl	beer
	pron	<bi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or used in the drinking of beer.
	exam	1	beer glass;
	exam	2	beer mat.
beer	4.
	syl	beer
	pron	<bi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	in which beer is drunk, esp. (of licensed premises) having a licence to sell beer but not spirits.
	exam	1	beer house;
	exam	2	beer cellar;
	exam	3	beer garden.
beer and skittles	0.
	syl	beer and skit+tles
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	enjoyment or pleasure.
Beerbohm	0.
	syl	Beer:bohm
	pron	<1bi*b*um>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Max}. 1872-1956, English critic, wit, and caricaturist, whose works include (1911), a satire on Oxford undergraduates.
Beersheba	0.
	syl	Beer+she+ba
	pron	<bi*1SEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Israel: commercial centre of the Negev. In biblical times it marked the southern limit of Palestine. Pop.: 84100 (1972).
beer-up	0.
	syl	beer-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a drinking bout.
beerier	infl
	head	beery
	syl	beer:i+er
	pos	adj.
beeriest	infl
	head	beery
	syl	beer:i+est.
	pos	adj.
beery	1.
	syl	beer:y
	pron	<1bi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	smelling or tasting of beer.
beery	2.
	syl	beer:y
	pron	<1bi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to drinking beer.
beerily	sub
	head	beery
	syl	beer:i+ly
	pos	adv.
beeriness	sub
	head	beery
	syl	beer:i+ness
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	bee's knees
	syl	the
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
bee's knees	0.
	syl	bee's knees
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an excellent or ideally suitable person or thing.
beestings	ety	Old English b*_ysting, from b*_eost beestings; related to Middle Dutch biest 
biestings	infl
	head	beestings
	or	beastings
	syl	biest+ings
	pron	<1bEstiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
beastings	infl
	head	beestings
	or	biestings
	syl	beast+ings
	pron	<1bEstiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	U.S.
beestings	0.
	syl	beest+ings
	pron	<1bEstiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the first milk secreted by the mammary glands of a cow or similar animal immediately after giving birth; colostrum.
beeswax	1.a.
	syl	bees+wax
	pron	<1bEz2w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish or dark brown wax secreted by honeybees for constructing honeycombs.
beeswax	1.b.
	syl	bees+wax
	pron	<1bEz2w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	this wax after refining, purifying, etc., used in polishes, ointments, and for modelling.
beeswax	2.
	syl	bees+wax
	pron	<1bEz2w@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to polish with such wax.
beeswing	1.
	syl	bees+wing
	pron	<1bEz2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a light filmy crust of tartar that forms in port and some other wines after long keeping in the bottle.
beeswing	2.
	syl	bees+wing
	pron	<1bEz2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port or other wine containing beeswing.
beet	ety	Old English b*_ete, from Latin b*_eta 
beet	1.
	syl	beet
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any chenopodiaceous plant of the genus esp. the Eurasian species widely cultivated in such varieties as the sugar beet, mangel-wurzel, beetroot, and spinach beet. See also {chard}.
beet	2.
	syl	beet
	pron	<bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of any of several varieties of this plant, which are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
red beet	3.
	head	beet
	syl	red beet.
	def	the U.S. name for {beetroot}.
beetflies	infl
	head	beetfly
	syl	beet+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beetfly	0.
	syl	beet+fly
	pron	<1bEt2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a muscid fly, a common pest of beets and mangel-wurzels. Also called: {mangold fly}.
Ludwig van	infl
	head	Beethoven
	syl	Lud:wig van
	pron	<1lu:tvi*,c>, <fan>
	pos	n.
Beethoven	0.
	syl	Bee:tho:ven
	pron	<1bAt*uvN>, <fan>
	pos	n.
	def	1770-1827, German composer, who greatly extended the form and scope of symphonic and chamber music, bridging the classical and romantic traditions. His works include nine symphonies, 32 piano sonatas, 16 string quartets, five piano concertos, a violin concerto, two masses, the opera (1805), and choral music.
beetle	ety	Old English bitela; related to bitol teeth, #7bit, b*_itan to #7bite 
beetle	H1.1.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the order having biting mouthparts and forewings modified to form shell-like protective elytra.
beetle	H1.2.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played with dice in which the players draw or assemble a beetle-shaped form. {~} foll. by etc.)
beetle	H1.3.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to scuttle or scurry; hurry.
beetle	ety	Old English b*_ietel, from b*_eatan to #7beat ; related to Middle Low German b*_etel chisel, Old Norse beytill penis
beetle	H2.1.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy hand tool, usually made of wood, used for ramming, pounding, or beating.
beetle	H2.2.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine used to finish cloth by stamping it with wooden hammers.
beetle	H2.3.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or pound with a beetle.
beetle	H2.4.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish (cloth) by means of a beetle.
beetle	ety	C14: perhaps related to #7beetle %1
beetle	H3.1.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to overhang; jut.
beetle	H3.2.
	syl	bee+tle
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	overhanging; prominent.
beetle-browed	1.
	syl	bee:tle-browed
	pos	adj.
	def	having bushy or overhanging eyebrows.
beetle-browed	2.
	syl	bee:tle-browed
	pos	adj.
	def	sullen in appearance; scowling.
beetroot	1.
	syl	beet+root
	pron	<1bEt2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the beet plant, that has a bulbous dark red root that may be eaten as a vegetable, in salads, or pickled.
beetroot	2.
	syl	beet+root
	pron	<1bEt2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant.
beetroot	xref
	syl	beet+root
	pron	<1bEt2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. name: {red beet}.
beet sugar	0.
	syl	beet sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	the sucrose obtained from sugar beet, identical in composition to cane sugar.
beeves	0.
	syl	beeves
	pron	<bEvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of { {beef} (sense 2)}.
beezer	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
beezer	1.
	syl	bee+zer
	pron	<1bEz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person or chap.
beezer	2.
	syl	bee+zer
	pron	<1bEz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the nose.
BEF	0.
	syl	B.E.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Expeditionary Force.
befall	ety	Old English befeallan; related to Old High German bifallan, Dutch bevallen; see #7be -#7, fall 
befalls	infl
	head	befall
	syl	be+falls
	pos	vb.
befalling	infl
	head	befall
	syl	be+fal+ling
	pos	vb.
befell	infl
	head	befall
	syl	be+fell
	pos	vb.
befallen	infl
	head	befall
	syl	be+fall+en.
	pos	vb.
befall	1.
	syl	be+fall
	pron	<bi1fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to take place; come to pass .
befall	2.
	syl	be+fall
	pron	<bi1fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to happen to.
befall	3.
	syl	be+fall
	pron	<bi1fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to be due, as by right.
befit	ety	C15: from #7be -#7+{fit %1} &- be+#!fit+ting adj. ?- be+#!fit+ting+ly adv.
befits	infl
	head	befit
	syl	be+fits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
befitting	infl
	head	befit
	syl	be+fit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
befitted	infl
	head	befit
	syl	be+fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
befit	0.
	syl	be+fit
	pron	<bi1fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be appropriate to or suitable for.
befogs	infl
	head	befog
	syl	be+fogs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
befogging	infl
	head	befog
	syl	be+fog+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
befogged	infl
	head	befog
	syl	be+fogged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
befog	1.
	syl	be+fog
	pron	<bi1fog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with fog.
befog	2.
	syl	be+fog
	pron	<bi1fog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make confused, vague, or less clear.
befool	1.
	syl	be+fool
	pron	<bi1fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a fool of.
befool	2.
	syl	be+fool
	pron	<bi1fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to treat or regard as a fool.
before	ety	Old English beforan; related to Old Frisian befara, Old High German bifora 
before	1.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	earlier than the time when.
before	2.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	rather than.
	exam	1	he'll resign before he agrees to it.
before	3.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating
	def	preceding in space or time; in front of; ahead of.
	exam	1	standing before the altar.
before	4.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating
	def	when confronted by.
	exam	1	to withdraw before one's enemies.
before	5.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in the presence of.
	exam	1	to be brought before a judge.
before	6.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in preference to.
	exam	1	to put friendship before money.
before	7.
	syl	be+fore
	pron	<bi1fc:>
	pos	adv.
	usage	subordinating
	def	at an earlier time; previously; beforehand; in front.
beforehand	0.
	syl	be:fore+hand
	pron	<bi1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	early; in advance; in anticipation.
	exam	1	she came an hour beforehand.
beforetime	0.
	syl	be:fore+time
	pron	<bi1fc:2tIm>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	formerly.
befoul	0.
	syl	be+foul
	pron	<bi1faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dirty or foul; soil; defile.
befouler	sub
	head	befoul
	syl	be+1foul+er
	pos	n.
befoulment	sub
	head	befoul
	syl	be+1foul+ment
	pos	n.
befriend	0.
	syl	be+friend
	pron	<bi1frend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a friend to; assist; favour.
befuddle	1.
	syl	be+fud+dle
	pron	<bi1f^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse, muddle, or perplex.
befuddle	2.
	syl	be+fud+dle
	pron	<bi1f^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make stupid with drink.
befuddlement	sub
	head	befuddle
	syl	be+1fud+dle+ment
	pos	n.
beg	ety	C13: probably from Old English bedecian; related to Gothic bidagwa #7beggar 
begs	infl
	head	beg
	syl	begs
	pos	vb.
begging	infl
	head	beg
	syl	beg+ging
	pos	vb.
begged	infl
	head	beg
	syl	begged.
	pos	vb.
beg	H1.1.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to solicit (for money, food, etc.), esp. in the street.
beg	H1.2.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ask (someone) for (something or leave to do something) formally, humbly, or earnestly.
	exam	1	I beg forgiveness;
	exam	2	I beg to differ.
beg	H1.3.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a dog
	def	to sit up with forepaws raised expectantly.
beg	H1.4.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	vb.
	def	to leave unanswered or unresolved.
	exam	1	to beg a point.
beg	H1.5.a.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	vb.
	def	to evade the issue.
beg	H1.5.b.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assume the thing under examination as proved.
go begging	6.
	head	beg
	syl	go begging.
	def	to be unwanted or unused. {~} See also {beg off}.
beg	H2.0.
	syl	beg
	pron	<beg>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bey}.
begad	ety	C18: euphemistic alteration of by God&! 
begad	0.
	syl	be+gad
	pron	<bi1g@d>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic slang.
	def	an emphatic exclamation.
began	0.
	syl	be+gan
	pron	<bi1g@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {begin}.
begat	0.
	syl	be+gat
	pron	<bi1g@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {beget}.
beget	ety	Old English begietan; related to Old Saxon bigetan, Old High German pigezzan, Gothic bigitan to find; see #7be -#7, get 
begets	infl
	head	beget
	syl	be+gets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begetting	infl
	head	beget
	syl	be+get+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begot	infl
	head	beget
	or	begat gotten
	syl	be+got
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begat gotten	infl
	head	beget
	or	begot
	syl	be+gat; +got+ten
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begot	infl
	head	beget
	or	begat gotten
	syl	be+got.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beget	1.
	syl	be+get
	pron	<bi1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to father.
beget	2.
	syl	be+get
	pron	<bi1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or create.
begetter	sub
	head	beget
	syl	be+1get+ter
	pos	n.
beggar	1.
	syl	beg+gar
	pron	<1beg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who begs, esp. one who lives by begging.
beggar	2.
	syl	beg+gar
	pron	<1beg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has no money or resources; pauper.
beggar	3.
	syl	beg+gar
	pron	<1beg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ironic or jocular, chiefly Brit.
	def	fellow.
	exam	1	lucky beggar&!
beggar	4.
	syl	beg+gar
	pron	<1beg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be beyond the resources of (esp. in the phrase {to beggar description) }.
beggar	5.
	syl	beg+gar
	pron	<1beg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impoverish; reduce to begging.
beggarhood	sub
	head	beggar
	or	beggardom
	syl	beg+gar+2hood
	pos	n.
beggardom	sub
	head	beggar
	or	beggarhood
	syl	beg+gar+dom
	pos	n.
beggarly	0.
	syl	beg+gar+ly
	pron	<1beg*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	meanly inadequate; very poor.
	exam	1	beggarly living conditions.
beggarliness	sub
	head	beggarly
	syl	beg+gar+li+ness
	pos	n.
beggar-my-neighbour	1.
	syl	beg:gar-my-neigh:bour
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which one player tries to win all the cards of the other player.
beggar-my-neighbour	2.
	syl	beg:gar-my-neigh:bour
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or denoting an advantage gained by one side at the expense of the other.
	exam	1	beggar-my-neighbour policies.
beggar's-lice	1.
	syl	beg:gar's-lice
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	any of several plants, esp. the stickseed, having small prickly fruits that adhere to clothing, fur, etc.
beggar's-lice	2.
	syl	beg:gar's-lice
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the seed or fruit of any of these plants.
beggar's-ticks	alt
	head	beggar-ticks
	or	beggar-ticks
	syl	beg:gar's-ticks
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
beggar-ticks	1.
	or	beggar's-ticks
	syl	beg:gar-ticks
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	any of various plants, such as the bur marigold and tick trefoil, having fruits or seeds that cling to clothing, fur, etc.
beggar-ticks	2.
	or	beggar's-ticks
	syl	beg:gar-ticks
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the seed or fruit of any of these plants.
beggarweed	0.
	syl	beg:gar+weed
	pron	<1beg*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various leguminous plants of the genus esp. of the West Indies, grown in the southern U.S. as forage plants and to improve the soil. See also {tick trefoil}.
beggary	0.
	syl	beg+gar:y
	pron	<1beg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme poverty or need; the condition of being a beggar.
Beghard	0.
	syl	Beg+hard
	pron	<1beg*d>, <bi1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian brotherhood that was founded in Flanders in the 13th century and followed a life based on that of the Beguines.
begin	ety	Old English beginnan; related to Old High German biginnan, Gothic duginnan 
begins	infl
	head	begin
	syl	be+gins
	pos	vb.
beginning	infl
	head	begin
	syl	be+gin+ning
	pos	vb.
began	infl
	head	begin
	syl	be+gan
	pos	vb.
begun	infl
	head	begin
	syl	be+gun.
	pos	vb.
begin	1.
	syl	be+gin
	pron	<bi1gin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to start or cause to start (something or to do something).
begin	2.
	syl	be+gin
	pron	<bi1gin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come into being for the first time; arise or originate.
begin	3.
	syl	be+gin
	pron	<bi1gin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to start to say or speak.
begin	4.
	syl	be+gin
	pron	<bi1gin>
	pos	vb.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to have the least capacity (to do something).
	exam	1	he couldn't begin to compete with her.
to begin with	5.
	head	begin
	syl	to begin with.
	def	in the first place.
Menachem	infl
	head	Begin
	syl	Me:na:chem
	pron	<m*1na:kim>
	pos	n.
Begin	0.
	syl	Beg:in
	pron	<1begin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Israeli statesman, born in Poland. In Palestine after 1942, he became a leader of the militant Zionists; prime minister of Israel since 1977.
beginner	0.
	syl	be+gin+ner
	pron	<bi1gin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has just started to do or learn something; novice.
beginning	1.
	syl	be+gin+ning
	pron	<bi1giniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a start; commencement.
beginning	2.
	syl	be+gin+ning
	pron	<bi1giniG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a first or early part or stage.
beginning	3.
	syl	be+gin+ning
	pron	<bi1giniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where or time when something starts.
beginning	4.
	syl	be+gin+ning
	pron	<bi1giniG>
	pos	n.
	def	an origin; source.
begird	ety	Old English begierdan; see #7be -#7, gird 
begirds	infl
	head	begird
	syl	be+girds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begirding	infl
	head	begird
	syl	be+gird+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begirt	infl
	head	begird
	or	begirded
	syl	be+girt
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begirded	infl
	head	begird
	or	begirt
	syl	be+gird+ed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
begird	1.
	syl	be+gird
	pron	<bi1gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to surround; gird around.
begird	2.
	syl	be+gird
	pron	<bi1gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to bind.
beg off	0.
	syl	beg off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ask to be released from an engagement, obligation, etc.
begone	ety	C14: from #7be (imperative)+#7gone 
begone	0.
	syl	be+gone
	pron	<bi1gon>
	pos	interj.
	def	go away&!
begonia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Michel B*'egon (1638-1710), French patron of science
begonia	0.
	syl	be+gon:ia
	pron	<bi1g*unj*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of warm and tropical regions, widely cultivated for their ornamental leaves and waxy flowers: family
begorra	ety	C19: euphemistic alteration of by God&! 
begorra	0.
	syl	be+gor+ra
	pron	<bi1gc:r*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an emphatic exclamation, regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irishmen.
begot	0.
	syl	be+got
	pron	<bi1got>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {beget}.
begotten	0.
	syl	be+got+ten
	pron	<bi1gotN>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {beget}.
begrime	0.
	syl	be+grime
	pron	<bi1grIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dirty; soil.
begrudge	1.
	syl	be+grudge
	pron	<bi1gr^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give, admit, or allow unwillingly or with a bad grace.
begrudge	2.
	syl	be+grudge
	pron	<bi1gr^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to envy (someone) the possession of (something).
begrudgingly	sub
	head	begrudge
	syl	be+1grudg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
beguiles	infl
	head	beguile
	syl	be+guiles
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beguiling	infl
	head	beguile
	syl	be+guil+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beguiled	infl
	head	beguile
	syl	be+guiled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beguile	1.
	syl	be+guile
	pron	<bi1gIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charm; fascinate.
beguile	2.
	syl	be+guile
	pron	<bi1gIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delude; influence by slyness.
beguile	3.
	syl	be+guile
	pron	<bi1gIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of or out of
	def	to deprive (someone) of something by trickery; cheat (someone) of.
beguile	4.
	syl	be+guile
	pron	<bi1gIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass pleasantly; while away.
beguilement	sub
	head	beguile
	syl	be+1guile+ment
	pos	n.
beguiler	sub
	head	beguile
	syl	be+1guil+er
	pos	n.
beguilingly	sub
	head	beguile
	syl	be+1guil+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Beguin	0.
	syl	Be+guin
	pron	<1begin>, French <bA1g?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Beghard}.
beguine	ety	C20: from Louisiana French, from French b*'eguin flirtation
beguine	1.
	syl	be+guine
	pron	<bi1gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance of South American origin in bolero rhythm.
beguine	2.
	syl	be+guine
	pron	<bi1gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music in the rhythm of this dance.
beguine	3.
	syl	be+guine
	pron	<bi1gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {biggin}.
Beguine	ety	C15: from Old French, perhaps after Lambert le B*`egue (the Stammerer), 12th-century priest of Li*`ege, who founded the sisterhood
Beguine	0.
	syl	Beg+uine
	pron	<1begEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian sisterhood that was founded in Li*`ege in the 12th century, and, though not taking religious vows, followed an austere life.
begum	ety	C18: from Urdu begam, from Turkish begim; see #7bey 
begum	0.
	syl	be+gum
	pron	<1bAg*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in India
	def	a Muslim woman ruler, princess, or lady of high rank, esp. a widow.
begun	0.
	syl	be+gun
	pron	<bi1g^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {begin}.
behalf	ety	Old English be halfe from be by+ halfe side; compare Old Norse af halfu 
behalf	0.
	syl	be+half
	pron	<bi1ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	interest, part, benefit, or respect (only in the phrases {on (someone's) behalf, on} {in behalf of, in this} {that) behalf) }.
Brendan	infl
	head	Behan
	syl	Bren:dan.
	pos	n.
Behan	0.
	syl	Beh:an
	pron	<1bE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1923-64, Irish writer, noted esp. for his plays (1954) and (1958) and for an account of his detention as a member of the Irish Republican Army, (1958).
behave	ety	C15: see #7be -#7, have 
behave	1.
	syl	be+have
	pron	<bi1hAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act or function in a specified or usual way.
behave	2.
	syl	be+have
	pron	<bi1hAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to conduct (oneself) in a specified way.
	exam	1	he behaved badly towards her.
behave	3.
	syl	be+have
	pron	<bi1hAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to conduct (oneself) properly or as desired.
	exam	1	the child behaved himself all day.
behaviour	ety	C15: from #7behave ; influenced in form by Middle English havior, from Old French havoir, from Latin hab*_ere to have &- be+#!hav+iour+al or U.S. be+#!hav+ior+al adj.
behavior	alt
	head	behaviour
	or	behaviour
	syl	be+hav+ior
	pron	<bi1hAvj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
behaviour	1.
	or	behavior
	syl	be+hav+iour
	pron	<bi1hAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	manner of behaving or conducting oneself.
on one's best behaviour	2.
	head	behaviour
	syl	on one's best behaviour.
	def	behaving with careful good manners.
behaviour	3.a.
	or	behavior
	syl	be+hav+iour
	pron	<bi1hAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the aggregate of all the responses made by an organism in any situation.
behaviour	3.b.
	or	behavior
	syl	be+hav+iour
	pron	<bi1hAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific response of a certain organism to a specific stimulus or group of stimuli.
behaviour	4.
	or	behavior
	syl	be+hav+iour
	pron	<bi1hAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the action, reaction, or functioning of a machine, chemical substance, etc., under normal or specified circumstances.
behavioural science	0.
	syl	be+hav+iour+al sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the application of scientific methods to the study of the behaviour of organisms.
behaviorism	alt
	head	behaviourism
	or	behaviourism
	syl	be+hav+ior+ism
	pron	<bi1hAvj*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
behaviourism	0.
	or	behaviorism
	syl	be+hav+iour+ism
	pron	<bi1hAvj*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a school of psychology that regards objective observable aspects of the behaviour of organisms as the only valid subject for study. &- {be+#!hav+iour+ist} {be+#!hav+ior+ist} &- {be+@!hav+iour+#!is+tic} {be+@!hav+ior+#!is+tic}
behaviour therapy	0.
	syl	be+hav+iour ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	def	any of various means of treating psychological disorders, such as desensitization, aversion therapy, and instrumental conditioning, that depend on the patient systematically learning new modes of behaviour.
behead	ety	Old English beh*_eafdian, from #7be -#7+ heafod #7head ; related to Middle High German behoubeten 
behead	0.
	syl	be+head
	pron	<bi1hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the head from; decapitate.
beheld	0.
	syl	be+held
	pron	<bi1held>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense and past participle of {behold}.
behemoth	ety	C14: from Hebrew b*veh*_em*_oth, plural of b*veh*_em*_ah beast
behemoth	1.
	syl	be+he+moth
	pron	<bi1hEmoT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a gigantic beast, probably a hippopotamus, described in Job 40:15.
behemoth	2.
	syl	be+he+moth
	pron	<bi1hEmoT>
	pos	n.
	def	a huge or monstrous person or thing.
behest	ety	Old English beh*_@as, from beh*_atan; see #7be -#7, hest 
behest	0.
	syl	be+hest
	pron	<bi1hest>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative order or earnest request.
behind	ety	Old English behindan 
behind	1.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	prep.
	def	in or to a position further back than; at the rear of; at the back of.
behind	2.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the past in relation to.
	exam	1	I've got the exams behind me now.
behind	3.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	prep.
	def	late according to; not keeping up with.
	exam	1	running behind schedule.
behind	4.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerning the circumstances surrounding.
	exam	1	the reasons behind his departure.
behind	5.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	prep.
	def	backing or supporting.
	exam	1	I'm right behind you in your application.
behind	6.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or to a position further back; following.
behind	7.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	adv.
	def	remaining after someone's departure.
	exam	1	he left his books behind.
behind	8.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	adv.
	def	in debt; in arrears.
	exam	1	to fall behind with payments.
behind	9.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	adv.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in a position further back; retarded.
	exam	1	the man behind asked me to give you this.
behind	10.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the buttocks.
behind	11.
	syl	be+hind
	pron	<bi1hInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	a score of one point made by kicking the ball over the {behind line} between a goalpost and one of the smaller outer posts ({behind posts}) .
behindhand	1.
	syl	be:hind+hand
	pron	<bi1hInd2h@nd>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	remiss in fulfilling an obligation.
behindhand	2.
	syl	be:hind+hand
	pron	<bi1hInd2h@nd>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	in debt; in arrears.
behindhand	3.
	syl	be:hind+hand
	pron	<bi1hInd2h@nd>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	delayed in development; backward.
behindhand	4.
	syl	be:hind+hand
	pron	<bi1hInd2h@nd>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	late; behind time.
Bisitun	infl
	head	Behistun
	or	Bisutun
	syl	Bi+si+tun
	pos	n.
Bisutun	infl
	head	Behistun
	or	Bisitun
	syl	Bi+su+tun
	pos	n.
Behistun	0.
	syl	Be+his+tun
	pron	<2bAhi1stu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in W Iran by the ancient road from Ecbatana to Babylon. On a nearby cliff is an inscription by Darius in Old Persian, Elamite, and Babylonian describing his enthronement.
behold	ety	Old English bihealdan; related to Old High German bihaltan, Dutch behouden; see #7be -#7, hold  &- be+#!hold+er n.
beholds	infl
	head	behold
	syl	be+holds
	pos	vb.
beholding	infl
	head	behold
	syl	be+hold+ing
	pos	vb.
beheld	infl
	head	behold
	syl	be+held.
	pos	vb.
behold	0.
	syl	be+hold
	pron	<bi1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	often used in the imperative to draw attention to something
	def	to look (at); observe.
beholden	ety	Old English behealden, past participle of be?!healdan to #7behold 
beholden	0.
	syl	be+hold+en
	pron	<bi1h*uldN>
	pos	adj.
	def	indebted; obliged; under a moral obligation.
behoof	ety	Old English beh*_of; related to Middle High German behuof something useful; see #7behove 
behooves	infl
	head	behoof
	syl	be+hooves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
behoof	0.
	syl	be+hoof
	pron	<bi1hu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	advantage or profit.
behove	ety	Old English beh*_ofian; related to Middle Low German beh*_oven 
behoove	alt
	head	behove
	or	behove
	syl	be+hoove
	pron	<bi1hu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
behove	0.
	or	behoove
	syl	be+hove
	pron	<bi1h*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	impersonal
	def	to be necessary or fitting for.
	exam	1	it behoves me to arrest you.
Emil von	infl
	head	Behring
	syl	E:mil von
	pron	<1A:mEl> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Behring	1.
	syl	Beh:ring
	pron	German <1bA:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1917, German bacteriologist, who discovered diphtheria and tetanus antitoxins: Nobel prize for medicine 1901.
Behring	2.
	syl	Beh:ring
	pron	<1beriG>, <1be*r->
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vitus) {Bering}.
Leon Bismarcke	infl
	head	Beiderbecke
	syl	Le:on Bis:marcke
	pos	n.
Beiderbecke	0.
	syl	Bei:der:becke
	pron	<1bId*2bek>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1903-1931, U.S. jazz cornettist, composer, and pianist.
beige	ety	C19: from Old French, of obscure origin
beige	1.a.
	syl	beige
	pron	<bAZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a very light brown, sometimes with a yellowish tinge, similar to the colour of undyed wool.
beige	1.b.
	syl	beige
	pron	<bAZ>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	beige gloves.
beige	2.
	syl	beige
	pron	<bAZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric made of undyed or unbleached wool.
beigel	0.
	syl	bei+gel
	pron	<1bAgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bagel}.
being	1.
	syl	be+ing
	pron	<1bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of existing; existence.
being	2.
	syl	be+ing
	pron	<1bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	essential nature; self.
	exam	1	she put her whole being into the part.
being	3.
	syl	be+ing
	pron	<1bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that exists or is thought to exist, esp. something that cannot be assigned to any category.
	exam	1	a being from outer space.
being	4.
	syl	be+ing
	pron	<1bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person; human being.
Beira	0.
	syl	Bei+ra
	pron	<1bI*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Mozambique: terminus of a transcontinental railway from Lobito, Angola, through Za*"ire, Zambia, and Rhodesia. Pop.: 113770 (1970).
Beyrouth	alt
	head	Beirut
	or	Beirut
	syl	Bey+routh
	pron	<bA1ru:t>, <1bAru:t>
	pos	n.
Beirut	0.
	or	Beyrouth
	syl	Bei+rut
	pron	<bA1ru:t>, <1bAru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Lebanon, a port on the Mediterranean: part of the Ottoman Empire from the 16th century until 1918; four universities (Lebanese, American, French, and Arab). Pop.: 600000 (1973 est.).
bejabers	ety	C19: alteration of by Jesus&! 
bejabbers	alt
	head	bejabers
	or	bejabers
	syl	be+jab+bers
	pron	<bi1J@b*z>
	pos	interj.
bejabers	0.
	or	bejabbers
	syl	be+ja+bers
	pron	<bi1JAb*z>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, emphasis, etc., regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irishmen.
Maurice	infl
	head	B'ejart
	syl	Mau:rice.
	pron	<mc1ris>
	pos	n.
B'ejart	0.
	syl	B*'e:jart
	pron	French <bA1Za:r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, French dancer and choreographer. His choreography is characterized by a combination of classic and modern dance and acrobatics.
bejewels	infl
	head	bejewel
	or	bejewels
	syl	be+jew+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bejewelling	infl
	head	bejewel
	or	bejeweling
	syl	be+jew+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bejewelled	infl
	head	bejewel
	or	bejeweled
	syl	be+jew+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bejeweling	infl
	head	bejewel
	or	bejewelling
	syl	be+jew+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bejeweled	infl
	head	bejewel
	or	bejewelled
	syl	be+jew+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bejewel	0.
	syl	be+jew+el
	pron	<bi1Ju:*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate with or as if with jewels.
bel	ety	C20: named after A. G. B#7ell 
bel	0.
	syl	bel
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit for comparing two power levels, equal to the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the two powers. Abbrevs.: {B},
bel	0.b.
	syl	bel
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {decibel}.
Bel	0.
	syl	Bel
	pron	<bAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Babylonian and Assyrian mythology
	def	the god of the earth.
belabor	alt
	head	belabour
	or	belabour
	syl	be+la+bor
	pron	<bi1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
belabour	1.
	or	belabor
	syl	be+la+bour
	pron	<bi1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat severely; thrash.
belabour	2.
	or	belabor
	syl	be+la+bour
	pron	<bi1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack verbally; criticize harshly.
belabour	3.
	or	belabor
	syl	be+la+bour
	pron	<bi1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {labour}.
belar	alt
	head	belah
	or	belah
	syl	be+lar
	pron	<1bEla:>
	pos	n.
belah	0.
	or	belar
	syl	be+lah
	pron	<1bEla:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian yielding a useful timber.
belated	0.
	syl	be+lat+ed
	pron	<bi1lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	late or too late.
	exam	1	belated greetings.
belatedly	sub
	head	belated
	syl	be+1lat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
belatedness	sub
	head	belated
	syl	be+1lat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
belay	ety	Old English belecgan; related to Old High German bileggen, Dutch beleggen 
belays	infl
	head	belay
	syl	be+lays
	pos	vb.
belaying	infl
	head	belay
	syl	be+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
belayed	infl
	head	belay
	syl	be+layed.
	pos	vb.
belay	1.
	syl	be+lay
	pron	<bi1lA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to make fast (a line) by securing to a pin, cleat, or bitt.
belay	2.
	syl	be+lay
	pron	<bi1lA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	to stop; cease.
belay	3.
	syl	be+lay
	pron	<bi1lA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	to turn (a rope) round an object, piton, etc., to secure (a climber).
belay	4.
	syl	be+lay
	pron	<bi1lA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a turn of a rope round an object to secure it.
belaying pin	0.
	syl	be+lay+ing pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a cylindrical, sometimes tapered pin, usually of metal or wood, that fits into a hole in a pin or fife rail: used for belaying.
bel canto	ety	Italian, literally: beautiful singing
bel canto	0.a.
	syl	bel can+to
	pron	<1bel> <1k@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a style of singing characterized by beauty of tone rather than dramatic power.
bel canto	0.b.
	syl	bel can+to
	pron	<1bel> <1k@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bel canto aria.
belch	ety	Old English bialcan; related to Middle Low German belken to shout, Dutch balken to bray
belch	1.
	syl	belch
	pron	<belC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to expel wind from the stomach noisily through the mouth; eructate.
belch	2.
	syl	belch
	pron	<belC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expel or be expelled forcefully from inside.
	exam	1	smoke belching from factory chimneys.
belch	3.
	syl	belch
	pron	<belC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say (curses, insults, etc.) violently or bitterly.
belch	4.
	syl	belch
	pron	<belC>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of belching; eructation.
beldam	ety	C15: from bel- grand (as in grandmother) , from Old French bel beautiful, from Latin bellus + dam mother, variant of #7dame 
beldame	alt
	head	beldam
	or	beldam
	syl	bel+dame
	pron	<1beld*m>
	pos	n.
beldam	1.
	or	beldame
	syl	bel+dam
	pron	<1beld*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an old woman, esp. an ugly or malicious one; hag.
beldam	2.
	or	beldame
	syl	bel+dam
	pron	<1beld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {grandmother}.
beleaguer	ety	C16: from #7be -#7+{leaguer %1}
beleaguer	1.
	syl	be+lea+guer
	pron	<bi1lEg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trouble persistently; harass.
beleaguer	2.
	syl	be+lea+guer
	pron	<bi1lEg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay siege to.
Bel'em	0.
	syl	Be+l*'em
	pron	Portuguese <bA1l*~A>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Brazil, the capital of Par*'a state, on the Par*'a River: major trading centre for the Amazon basin. Pop.: 565097 (1970).
belemnite	ety	C17: from Greek belemnon dart
belemnite	1.
	syl	bel+em+nite
	pron	<1bel*m2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct marine cephalopod mollusc of the order related to the cuttlefish.
belemnite	2.
	syl	bel+em+nite
	pron	<1bel*m2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the long pointed conical internal shell of any of these animals: a common Mesozoic fossil.
bel esprit	ety	literally: fine wit
beaux esprits	infl
	head	bel esprit
	syl	beaux e:sprits
	pron	<bo ze?!1spri). a witty or clAvAr pArson>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Belfast	0.
	syl	Bel+fast
	pron	<1belfa:st>, <bel1fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Northern Ireland, a port on Belfast Lough: became the centre of Irish Protestant?!ism and of the linen industry in the 17th century. Pop.: 360150 (1971).
Territoire de	1.
	head	Belfort
	syl	Territoire de.
	def	a department of E France: the only part of Alsace remaining to France after 1871. Capital: Belfort. Pop.: 131359 (1975). Area: 608 sq. km (237 sq. miles).
Belfort	2.
	syl	Bel+fort
	pron	French <bel1fc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortress town in E France: strategically situated in the {Belfort Gap} between the Vosges and the Jura mountains. Pop.: 57317 (1975).
belfry	ety	C13: from Old French berfrei, of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German bercfrit fortified tower, Medieval Latin berfredus tower
belfries	infl
	head	belfry
	syl	bel+fries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
belfry	1.
	syl	bel+fry
	pron	<1belfri>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a tower or steeple in which bells are hung.
belfry	2.
	syl	bel+fry
	pron	<1belfri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tower or steeple. Compare {campanile}.
belfry	3.
	syl	bel+fry
	pron	<1belfri>
	pos	n.
	def	the timber framework inside a tower or steeple on which bells are hung.
belfry	4.
	syl	bel+fry
	pron	<1belfri>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a movable tower for attacking fortifications.
Bel	alt
	head	Belg
	or	Belg
	syl	Bel.
Belg	1.
	or	Bel
	syl	Belg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Belgian.
Belg	2.
	or	Bel
	syl	Belg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Belgium.
belga	0.
	syl	bel+ga
	pron	<1belg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Belgian monetary unit worth five francs.
Belgae	0.
	syl	Bel+gae
	pron	<1belJE>, <1belgI>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Celtic people who in Roman times inhabited present-day Belgium and N France.
Belgic	sub
	head	Belgae
	syl	Bel+gic
	pos	adj.
Belgian	1.
	syl	Bel+gian
	pron	<1belJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Belgium. See also {Fleming%1, Walloon}.
Belgian	2.
	syl	Bel+gian
	pron	<1belJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgians.
Belgian	3.
	syl	Bel+gian
	pron	<1belJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Walloon French or the Flemish languages.
Belgian Congo	0.
	syl	Bel+gian Con+go
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1908-1960) of {Za*"ire}.
Belgian hare	0.
	syl	Bel+gian hare
	pos	n.
	def	a large red breed of domestic rabbit.
Belgium	0.
	syl	Bel+gium
	pron	<1belJ*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in NW Europe: at various times under the rulers of Burgundy, Spain, Austria, France, and the Netherlands before becoming an independent kingdom in 1830. It formed the Benelux customs union with the Netherlands and Luxembourg in 1947 and is now a member of the European Economic Community. It consists chiefly of a low-lying region of sand, woods, and heath (the Campine) in the north and west, and a fertile undulating central plain rising to the Ardennes Mountains in the southeast. Languages: French and Flemish. Religion: chiefly Roman Catholic. Currency: franc. Capital: Brussels. Pop.: 9813152 (1975 est.). Area: 30513 sq. km (11778 sq. miles).
Belgorod-Dnestrovski	0.
	syl	Bel:go:rod-Dnes:trov+ski
	pron	Russian <1bjelg*r*t> <dnji1strcfskij>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Byelgorod-Dnestrovski}.
Belgrade	0.
	syl	Bel+grade
	pron	<bel1grAd>, <1belgrAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Yugoslavia, in the E part at the confluence of the Danube and Sava Rivers: became the capital of Serbia in 1878 and of Yugoslavia in 1929. Pop.: 746105 (1971). Serbo-Croatian name: {Beograd}.
Belgravia	0.
	syl	Bel+gra+vi:a
	pron	<bel1grAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fashionable residential district of W central London, around Belgrave Square.
Belial	ety	C13: from Hebrew b$$l*_iyya`al, from b$$l*_iy without+ ya`al worth
Belial	1.
	syl	Be:li:al
	pron	<1bEli*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a demon mentioned frequently in apocalyptic literature: indentified in the Christian tradition with the devil or Satan.
Belial	2.
	syl	Be:li:al
	pron	<1bEli*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Old Testament and rabbinical literature
	def	worthlessness or wickedness.
belie	ety	Old English bel*_eogan; related to Old Frisian biliuga, Old High German biliugan; see #7be -#7, {lie %1}
belies	infl
	head	belie
	syl	be+lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
belying	infl
	head	belie
	syl	be+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
belied	infl
	head	belie
	syl	be+lied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
belie	1.
	syl	be+lie
	pron	<bi1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show to be untrue; contradict.
belie	2.
	syl	be+lie
	pron	<bi1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to misrepresent; disguise the nature of.
	exam	1	the report belied the real extent of the damage.
belie	3.
	syl	be+lie
	pron	<bi1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to justify; disappoint.
belier	sub
	head	belie
	syl	be+1li+er
	pos	n.
belief	1.
	syl	be+lief
	pron	<bi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle, idea, etc., accepted as true or real, esp. without positive proof.
belief	2.
	syl	be+lief
	pron	<bi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	opinion; conviction.
belief	3.
	syl	be+lief
	pron	<bi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	religious faith.
belief	4.
	syl	be+lief
	pron	<bi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	trust or confidence, as in a person or a person's abilities, probity, etc.
believe	ety	Old English beliefan 
believe	1.
	syl	be+lieve
	pron	<bi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to accept (a statement, supposition, or opinion) as true or real.
	exam	1	I believe God exists.
believe	2.
	syl	be+lieve
	pron	<bi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept the statement or opinion of (a person) as true.
believe	3.
	syl	be+lieve
	pron	<bi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to be convinced of the truth or existence (of).
	exam	1	to believe in fairies.
believe	4.
	syl	be+lieve
	pron	<bi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have religious faith.
believe	5.
	syl	be+lieve
	pron	<bi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to think, assume, or suppose.
	exam	1	I believe that he has left already.
believe	6.
	syl	be+lieve
	pron	<bi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of; used with can, could, would, etc.
	def	to think that someone is able to do (a particular action).
	exam	1	I wouldn't have believed it of him.
believable	sub
	head	believe
	syl	be+1liev+a:ble
	pos	adj.
believably	sub
	head	believe
	syl	be+1liev+a:bly
	pos	adv.
believer	sub
	head	believe
	syl	be+1liev+er
	pos	n.
belike	0.
	syl	be+like
	pron	<bi1lIk>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	perhaps; maybe.
Belisarius	0.
	syl	Bel:i:sa:ri:us
	pron	<2beli1sa:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??505-565 #7a.d., Byzantine general under Justinian I. He recovered North Africa from the Vandals and Italy from the Ostrogoths and led forces against the Persians.
Belisha beacon	ety	C20: named after Leslie Hore- Belisha, British politician
Belisha beacon	0.
	syl	Be:li:sha bea+con
	pron	<b*1lES*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flashing light in an orange globe mounted on a post, indicating a pedestrian crossing on a road.
belittle	1.
	syl	be+lit+tle
	pron	<bi1litL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider or speak of (something) as less valuable or important than it really is; disparage.
belittle	2.
	syl	be+lit+tle
	pron	<bi1litL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to make small; dwarf.
belittlement	sub
	head	belittle
	syl	be+1lit+tle+ment
	pos	n.
belittler	sub
	head	belittle
	syl	be+1lit+tler
	pos	n.
belittlingly	sub
	head	belittle
	syl	be+1lit+tling+ly
	pos	adv.
Belitung	0.
	syl	Be+li+tung
	pron	<bi1lEtuG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Billiton}.
Belize	1.
	syl	Be+lize
	pron	<be1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	an internally self-governing British colony in Central America, on the Caribbean: site of a Mayan civilization until the 9th century #7a.d. ; colonized by the British from 1638; granted internal self-government in 1964. Official language: English; Carib and Spanish are also spoken. Currency: Belize dollar. Capital: Belmopan. Pop.: 122000 (1969 est.). Area: 22965 sq. km (8867 sq. miles). Former name (until 1973): {British Honduras}.
Belize	2.
	syl	Be+lize
	pron	<be1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and the largest city in Belize, on the Caribbean coast: capital until 1973, when it was abandoned as hurricane-prone. Pop.: 33482 (1966).
bell	ety	Old English belle; related to Old Norse bjalla, Middle Low German bell; see #7bell %2
bell	H1.1.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow, usually metal, cup-shaped instrument that emits a musical ringing sound when struck, often by a clapper hanging inside it.
bell	H1.2.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by such an instrument or device, as for showing the hours or marking the beginning or end of a period of time.
bell	H1.3.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical device that rings or buzzes as a signal.
bell	H1.4.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	the bowl-shaped termination of the tube of certain musical wind instruments, such as the trumpet or oboe.
bell	H1.5.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical percussion instrument emitting a ringing tone, such as a glockenspiel, one of a set of hand bells, etc. Compare { {chime} %1 (sense 3)}.
bell	H1.6.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a signal rung on a ship's bell to count the number of half-hour intervals during each of six four-hour watches reckoned from midnight. Thus, one bell may signify 12.30, 4.30, or 8.30 a.m. or p.m.
bell	H1.7.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	See {diving bell}.
bell	H1.8.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a structure resembling a bell in shape, such as the corolla of certain flowers or the body of a jellyfish.
ring a bell	9.
	head	bell
	syl	ring a bell.
	def	to sound familiar; recall to the mind something previously experienced, esp. indistinctly.
sound as a bell	10.
	head	bell
	syl	sound as a bell.
	def	in perfect condition.
book	infl
	head	bell
	syl	book
	pos	n.
and candle	infl
	head	bell
	syl	and candle.
	pos	n.
bell	H1.11.a.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	instruments used formerly in excommunications and other ecclesiastical acts.
bell	H1.11.b.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the solemn ritual ratification of such acts.
bell	H1.12.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be shaped like a bell.
bell	H1.13.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach a bell or bells to.
bell	ety	Old English bellan; related to Old Norse belja to bellow, Old High German bellan to roar, Sanskrit bh*_asate he talks; see #7bellow 
bell	H2.1.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a bellowing or baying cry, esp. that of a hound or a male deer in rut.
bell	H2.2.
	syl	bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (such a cry).
Currer	infl
	head	Bell
	syl	Cur:rer
	pron	<1k^r*>
Acton	1.
	head	Bell
	syl	Ac:ton
	pron	<1k^r*>
	def	and {El@.lis}. pen names of the sisters Anne, Charlotte, and Emily {Bront*"e}.
Alexander Graham	2.
	head	Bell
	syl	Al:ex:an:der Gra:ham.
	def	1847-1922, U.S. scientist, born in Scotland, who invented the telephone (1876).
Bell	3.
	syl	Bell
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fran@.cis Hen@.ry Dil@.lon}. 1851-1936, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1925).
belladonna	ety	C16: from Italian, literally: beautiful lady; supposed to refer to its use by women as a cosmetic
belladonna	1.
	syl	bel+la+don+na
	pron	<2bel*1don*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two alkaloid drugs, atropine or hyoscyamine, obtained from the leaves and roots of the deadly nightshade.
belladonna	2.
	syl	bel+la+don+na
	pron	<2bel*1don*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {deadly nightshade}.
belladonna lily	0.
	syl	bel+la+don+na lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {amaryllis}.
bellarmine	ety	C18: named after Roberto Bellarmino (1542-1621), Italian cardinal whom these jugs were intended to caricature
bellarmine	0.
	syl	bel+lar+mine
	pron	<1bela:2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stoneware or earthenware jug for ale or spirits, bearing a bearded mask.
Bellatrix	0.
	syl	Bel+la+trix
	pron	<1bel*triks>
	pos	n.
	def	the third brightest star in the constellation Orion.
Joachim du	infl
	head	Bellay
	syl	Jo:a:chim du
	pron	<Zca1S*~e>, <dy>
	pos	n.
Bellay	0.
	syl	Bel:lay
	pron	French <be1le>, <dy>
	pos	n.
	def	1522-60, French poet, a member of the Pl*'eiade.
bellbird	1.
	syl	bell+bird
	pron	<1bel2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical American passerine birds of the genus having a bell-like call: family (cotingas).
bellbird	2.
	syl	bell+bird
	pron	<1bel2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two other birds with a bell-like call: an Australian flycatcher, ({crested bellbird}) , or a New Zealand honeyeater,
bell-bottoms	0.
	syl	bell-bot:toms
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers that flare from the knee and have wide bottoms. &- {#!bell-@!bot@.tomed}
bellboy	0.
	syl	bell+boy
	pron	<1bel2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a man or boy employed in a hotel, club, etc., to carry luggage and answer calls for service; page; porter. Also called (U.S.): {bellhop}.
bell buoy	0.
	syl	bell buoy
	pos	n.
	def	a navigational buoy fitted with a bell, the clapper of which strikes when the waves move the buoy.
belle	ety	C17: from French, feminine of #7beau 
belle	1.
	syl	belle
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a beautiful girl or woman.
belle	2.
	syl	belle
	pron	<bel>
	pos	n.
	def	the most attractive or admired girl or woman at a place, function, etc. (esp. in the phrase {the belle of the ball}) .
Belleau Wood	0.
	syl	Bel+leau Wood
	pron	<1bel*u>, French <be1lo>
	pos	n.
	def	a forest in N France: site of a battle (1918) in which the U.S. Marines halted a German advance on Paris.
Belleek	ety	after Belleek, a town in Northern Ireland where such porcelain is made
Belleek	0.a.
	syl	Bel+leek
	pron	<b*1lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of thin fragile porcelain with a lustrous glaze.
Belleek	0.b.
	syl	Bel+leek
	pron	<b*1lEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Belleek vase.
belle 'epoque	ety	literally: fine period
belle 'epoque	0.
	syl	belle *'e:poque
	pron	French. <bel> <A1pck>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of comfortable well-established life before World War I.
Belle Isle	0.
	syl	Belle Isle
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Atlantic, at the N entrance to the {Strait of Belle Isle}, between Labrador and Newfoundland. Area: about 39 sq. km (15 sq. miles).
Bellerophon	0.
	syl	Bel:ler:o:phon
	pron	<b*1ler*2fon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a hero of Corinth who performed many deeds with the help of the winged horse Pegasus, notably the killing of the monster Chimera.
belles-lettres	ety	C17: from French: fine letters
belles-lettres	0.
	syl	belles-let:tres
	pron	French <bel1letr>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	literary works, esp. essays and poetry, valued for their aesthetic rather than their informative or moral content.
belletrist	0.
	syl	bel+let+rist
	pron	<bel1letrist>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of belles-lettres. &- {bel+#!let+rism} &- {bel+let+ris+tic} (@!b$el$I#!tr$Ist$Ik)
bellflower	0.
	syl	bell+flow:er
	pron	<1bel2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {campanula}.
bell glass	0.
	syl	bell glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bell jar}.
bell heather	0.
	syl	bell hea+ther
	pos	n.
	def	an ericaceous shrub, See {heath} (sense 2).
bellhop	0.
	syl	bell+hop
	pron	<1bel2hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {bellboy}.
bellicose	ety	C15: from Latin bellic*_osus, from bellum war &- #!bel+li+@!cose+ly adv. &- bel+li+cos+i@.ty (@!b$el$I#!k$As$It$I) n.
bellicose	0.
	syl	bel+li+cose
	pron	<1beli2k*us>, <-2k*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	warlike; aggressive; ready to fight.
belligerence	0.
	syl	bel+lig+er+ence
	pron	<bi1liJ*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or quality of being belligerent or warlike; aggressiveness.
belligerency	0.
	syl	bel+lig+er+en+cy
	pron	<bi1liJ*r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being at war.
belligerent	ety	C16: from Latin belliger, from bellum war+ gerere to wage
belligerent	1.
	syl	bel+lig+er+ent
	pron	<bi1liJ*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by readiness to fight or argue; aggressive.
	exam	1	a belligerent tone.
belligerent	2.
	syl	bel+lig+er+ent
	pron	<bi1liJ*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or engaged in a legally recognized war or warfare.
belligerent	3.
	syl	bel+lig+er+ent
	pron	<bi1liJ*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or country engaged in fighting or war.
Bellingshausen Sea	0.
	syl	Bel+lings+hau+sen Sea
	pron	<1beliGz2hauz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of the S Pacific Ocean off the coast of Antarctica.
Giovanni	1.
	head	Bellini
	syl	Gio:van:ni
	pron	<Jo1vanni>
	def	??1430-1516, Italian painter of the Venetian school, noted for his altarpieces, landscapes, and Madonnas. His father {Jacopo} (??1400-70) and his brother {Gentile} (??1429-1507) were also painters.
Vincenzo	2.
	head	Bellini
	syl	Vin:cen:zo
	pron	<vin1Centso>
	def	1801-35, Italian composer of operas, esp. (1831) and (1831).
Bellinzona	0.
	syl	Bel+lin+zo+na
	pron	Italian <2bAllin1tso:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE central Switzerland, capital of Ticino canton. Pop.: 16979 (1970).
bell jar	0.
	syl	bell jar
	pos	n.
	def	a bell-shaped glass cover used to protect flower arrangements or fragile ornaments or to cover apparatus in experiments, esp. to prevent gases escaping.
bell magpie	0.
	syl	bell mag+pie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {currawong}.
bellmen	infl
	head	bellman
	syl	bell+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bellman	0.
	syl	bell+man
	pron	<1belm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who rings a bell, esp. (formerly) a town crier.
bell metal	0.
	syl	bell met+al
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of copper and tin, with some zinc and lead, used in casting bells.
Hilaire	infl
	head	Belloc
	syl	Hi:laire
	pron	<1hile*>, <hi1le*>
	pos	n.
Belloc	0.
	syl	Bel:loc
	pron	<1belok>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1953, English poet, essayist, and historian, born in France, noted particularly for his verse for children in (1896) and (1907).
Bellona	0.
	syl	Bel:lo:na
	pron	<b*1l*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of war.
bellow	ety	C14: probably from Old English bylgan; related to bellan to #7bell %2
bellow	1.
	syl	bel+low
	pron	<1bel*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a loud deep raucous cry like that of a bull; roar.
bellow	2.
	syl	bel+low
	pron	<1bel*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shout (something) unrestrainedly, as in anger or pain; bawl.
bellow	3.
	syl	bel+low
	pron	<1bel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic noise of a bull.
bellow	4.
	syl	bel+low
	pron	<1bel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud deep sound, as of pain or anger.
bellower	sub
	head	bellow
	syl	bel+low+er
	pos	n.
Saul	infl
	head	Bellow
	syl	Saul.
	pos	n.
Bellow	0.
	syl	Bel:low
	pron	<1bel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, U.S. novelist, born in Canada. His works include (1944), (1953), (1964), and (1975): Nobel prize for literature 1976.
bellows	ety	C16: from plural of Old English belig #7belly 
bellows	1.
	syl	bel+lows
	pron	<1bel*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	Also called: {pair of bellows}. an instrument consisting of an air chamber with flexible sides, a means of compressing it, an inlet valve, and a constricted outlet that is used to create a stream of air, as for producing a draught for a fire or for sounding organ pipes.
bellows	2.
	syl	bel+lows
	pron	<1bel*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a telescopic light-tight sleeve, connecting the lens system of some cameras to the body of the instrument.
bellows	3.
	syl	bel+lows
	pron	<1bel*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a flexible corrugated element used as an expansion joint, pump, or means of transmitting axial motion.
bellows fish	0.
	syl	bel+lows fish
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {snipefish}.
bell pull	0.
	syl	bell pull
	pos	n.
	def	a handle, rope, or cord pulled to operate a doorbell or servant's bell.
bell punch	0.
	syl	bell punch
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that issues or stamps a ticket, etc., ringing a bell as it does so.
bell push	0.
	syl	bell push
	pos	n.
	def	a button pressed to operate an electric bell.
bell-ringer	1.
	syl	bell-ring:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rings church bells.
bell-ringer	2.
	syl	bell-ring:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays musical handbells.
bell-ringing	sub
	head	bell-ringer
	syl	bell-2ring:ing
	pos	n.
bell sheep	0.
	syl	bell sheep
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a sheep that a shearer is just starting to shear (and which he is allowed to finish) as the bell rings for the end of a work period. Also called: {catch}.
bells of Ireland	0.
	syl	bells of Ire+land
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	an annual garden plant, whose flowers have a green cup-shaped calyx: family (labiates).
bell tent	0.
	syl	bell tent
	pos	n.
	def	a cone-shaped tent having a single central support?!ing pole.
bellwether	1.
	syl	bell+weth:er
	pron	<1bel2we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheep that leads the herd, often bearing a bell.
bellwether	2.
	syl	bell+weth:er
	pron	<1bel2we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leader, esp. one followed blindly.
bellwort	1.
	syl	bell+wort
	pron	<1bel2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any plant of the North American liliaceous genus having slender bell-shaped yellow flowers.
bellwort	2.
	syl	bell+wort
	pron	<1bel2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {campanula}.
belly	ety	Old English belig; related to Old High German balg, Old Irish bolg sack, Sanskrit barhi chaff
bellies	infl
	head	belly
	syl	bel+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
belly	1.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower or front part of the body of a vertebrate, containing the intestines and other abdominal organs; abdomen.
belly	2.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the stomach, esp. when regarded as the seat of gluttony.
belly	3.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	a part, line, or structure that bulges deeply.
	exam	1	the belly of a sail.
belly	4.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the inside or interior cavity of something.
	exam	1	the belly of a ship.
belly	5.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the front or inner part or underside of something.
belly	6.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of a stringed musical instrument over which the strings are stretched.
belly	7.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick central part of certain muscles.
belly	8.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tanning.
	def	the portion of a hide or skin on the underpart of an animal.
belly	9.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the surface of the bow next to the bowstring.
belly	10.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {womb} {(sense 4)}.
bellies	infl
	head	belly
	syl	bel+lies
	pos	vb.
bellying	infl
	head	belly
	syl	bel+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
bellied	infl
	head	belly
	syl	bel+lied.
	pos	vb.
belly	11.
	syl	bel+ly
	pron	<1beli>
	pos	vb.
	def	to swell out or cause to swell out; bulge.
belly ache	1.
	syl	bel+ly ache
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {stomach ache}.
bellyache	infl
	head	belly ache
	syl	bel:ly+ache.
	pos	vb.
belly ache	2.
	syl	bel+ly ache
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to complain repeatedly.
bellyacher	sub
	head	belly ache
	syl	bel:ly+2ach:er
	pos	n.
bellyband	0.
	syl	bel:ly+band
	pron	<1beli2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap around the belly of a draught animal, holding the shafts of a vehicle.
bellybutton	0.
	syl	bel:ly+but:ton
	pron	<1beli2b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {navel}.
belly dance	1.
	syl	bel+ly dance
	pos	n.
	def	a sensuous and provocative dance of Middle Eastern origin, performed by women, with undulating movements of the hips and abdomen.
belly-dance	infl
	head	belly dance
	syl	bel:ly-dance.
	pos	vb.
belly dance	2.
	syl	bel+ly dance
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform such a dance.
belly dancer	sub
	head	belly dance
	syl	bel+ly danc+er
	pos	n.
belly flop	1.
	syl	bel+ly flop
	pos	n.
	def	a dive into water in which the body lands horizontally.
belly flop	2.
	syl	bel+ly flop
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {belly landing}.
belly-flop	infl
	head	belly flop
	syl	bel:ly-flop
	pos	vb.
belly flops	infl
	head	belly flop
	syl	bel+ly flops
	pos	vb.
belly flopping	infl
	head	belly flop
	syl	bel+ly flop:ping
	pos	vb.
belly flopped	infl
	head	belly flop
	syl	bel+ly flopped.
	pos	vb.
belly flop	3.
	syl	bel+ly flop
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a belly flop.
bellyful	1.
	syl	bel+ly+ful
	pron	<1beli2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	as much as one wants or can eat.
bellyful	2.
	syl	bel+ly+ful
	pron	<1beli2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	more than one can tolerate.
belly landing	0.
	syl	bel+ly land+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the landing of an aircraft on its fuselage without use of its landing gear.
belly laugh	0.
	syl	bel+ly laugh
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a loud deep hearty laugh.
Jean-Paul	infl
	head	Belmondo
	syl	Jean-Paul
	pron	<Z*~a> <1pcl>
	pos	n.
Belmondo	0.
	syl	Bel:mon:do
	pron	<bel1mond*u>, French <belm*~c1dc>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, French film actor.
Belmopan	0.
	syl	Bel+mo+pan
	pron	<2belm*1p@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	since 1973
	def	the capital of Belize, about 50 miles inland: founded in 1970. Pop.: 4000 (1974 est.).
Belo Horizonte	0.
	syl	Be:lo Ho+ri+zon+te
	pron	Portuguese <1belori1zonti>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, the capital of Minas Gerais state. Pop.: 1232708 (1970).
belong	ety	C14 belongen, from #7be - (intensive)+ longen; related to Old High German bilang*_en to reach; see #7{long %3}
belong	1.
	syl	be+long
	pron	<bi1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be the property or possession (of).
belong	2.
	syl	be+long
	pron	<bi1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be a member (of a club, etc.).
belong	3.
	syl	be+long
	pron	<bi1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to, under, with, etc.
	def	to be classified (with).
	exam	1	this plant belongs to the daisy family.
belong	4.
	syl	be+long
	pron	<bi1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be a part or adjunct (of).
	exam	1	this top belongs to the smaller box.
belong	5.
	syl	be+long
	pron	<bi1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a proper or usual place.
	exam	1	that plate belongs in the cupboard.
belong	6.
	syl	be+long
	pron	<bi1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be suitable or acceptable, esp. socially.
	exam	1	although they were rich, they just didn't belong.
belonging	0.
	syl	be+long+ing
	pron	<bi1loGiG>
	pos	n.
	def	secure relationship; affinity (esp. in the phrase {a sense of belonging}) .
belongings	0.
	syl	be+long+ings
	pron	<bi1loGiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	the things that a person owns or has with him; possessions; effects.
Belorussia	0.
	syl	Be+lo+rus+sia
	pron	<2bjel*u1r^S*>, <2bel->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Byelorussia}.
Belorussian	sub
	head	Belorussia
	syl	Be+lo+1rus+sian
	pos	adj. n.
Belostok	0.
	syl	Be+los+tok
	pron	<bjila1stck>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Bialystok}.
beloved	1.
	syl	be+lov+ed
	pron	<bi1l^vid>, <-1l^vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	dearly loved.
beloved	2.
	syl	be+lov+ed
	pron	<bi1l^vid>, <-1l^vd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is dearly loved, such as a wife or husband.
Belovo	0.
	syl	Be+lo+vo
	pron	Russian <1bjel*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Byelovo}.
below	ety	C14: bilooghe, from bi #7by+ looghe #7{low %1}
below	1.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	prep.
	def	at or to a position lower than; under.
below	2.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	prep.
	def	less than in quantity or degree.
below	3.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	prep.
	def	south of.
below	4.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	prep.
	def	downstream of.
below	5.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	prep.
	def	unworthy of; beneath.
below	6.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or to a lower position or place.
below	7.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a later place (in something written).
	exam	1	see below.
below	8.
	syl	be+low
	pron	<bi1l*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	beneath heaven; on earth or in hell.
Bel Paese	0.
	syl	Bel Pa+e:se
	pron	<1bel> <pa:1Azi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild creamy Italian cheese.
Belsen	0.
	syl	Bel+sen
	pron	<1bels*n>, German <1belzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N West Germany: with Bergen, the site of a Nazi concentration camp (1943-45).
Belshazzar	0.
	syl	Bel:shaz:zar
	pron	<bel1S@z*>
	pos	n.
	def	the son of Nabonidus; coregent of Babylon with his father for eight years: referred to as king and son of Nebuchadnezzar in the Old Testament (Daniel 5:1, 17; 8:1); described as having received a divine message of doom written on a wall at a banquet ({Belshazzar's Feast}) .
belt	ety	Old English, from Latin balteus 
belt	1.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of cloth, leather, etc., worn, usually around the waist, to support clothing, carry tools, weapons, or ammunition, or as decoration.
belt	2.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band, circle, or stripe, as of colour.
belt	3.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area, esp. an elongated one, where a specific thing or specific conditions are found; zone.
	exam	1	a belt of high pressure.
belt	4.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {seat belt}.
belt	5.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of flexible material between rotating shafts or pulleys to transfer motion or transmit goods.
	exam	1	a fan belt;
	exam	2	a conveyer belt.
belt	6.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {beltcourse} (see { {cordon} (sense 4)}).
belt	7.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sharp blow, as with a bat or the fist.
belt	8.a.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	below the waist, esp. in the groin.
belt	8.b.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in an unscrupulous or cowardly way.
tighten one's belt	9.
	head	belt
	syl	tighten one's belt.
	def	to take measures to reduce expenditure.
belt	10.a.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of food or drink
	def	in one's stomach.
belt	10.b.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	in one's possession.
belt	10.c.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	n.
	def	as part of one's experience.
	exam	1	he had a linguistics degree under his belt.
belt	11.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or attach with or as if with a belt.
belt	12.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with a belt.
belt	13.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to give a sharp blow; punch.
belt	14.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to move very fast, esp. in a car.
	exam	1	belting down the motorway.
belt	15.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to mark with belts, as of colour.
belt	16.
	syl	belt
	pron	<belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to encircle; surround.
Beltane	ety	C15: from Scottish Gaelic bealltainn 
Beltane	0.
	syl	Bel+tane
	pron	<1beltAn>, <-t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Celtic festival with a sacrificial bonfire on May Day.
beltcourse	0.
	syl	belt+course
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cordon} (sense 4)}.
belting	1.
	syl	belt+ing
	pron	<1beltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used to make a belt or belts.
belting	2.
	syl	belt+ing
	pron	<1beltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	belts collectively.
belting	3.
	syl	belt+ing
	pron	<1beltiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a beating.
belt man	0.
	syl	belt man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the member of a beach lifesaving team who swims out with a line attached to his belt.
belt out	0.
	syl	belt out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to sing loudly or emit (sound, esp. pop music) loudly.
	exam	1	a jukebox belting out the latest hits.
belt up	1.
	syl	belt up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to become or cause to become silent; stop talking: often used in the imperative.
belt up	2.
	syl	belt up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to fasten with or be a belt, esp. a seat belt.
beltway	0.
	syl	belt+way
	pron	<1belt2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for a {ring road}.
beluga	ety	C18: from Russian byeluga, from byely white
beluga	1.
	syl	be+lu+ga
	pron	<bi1lu:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large white sturgeon, (or of the Black and Caspian Seas: a source of caviar and isinglass.
beluga	2.
	syl	be+lu+ga
	pron	<bi1lu:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {white whale}.
belvedere	ety	C16: from Italian: beautiful sight
belvedere	0.
	syl	bel+ve:dere
	pron	<1belvi2di*>, <2belvi1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, such as a summerhouse or roofed gallery, sited to command a fine view. See also {gazebo}.
BEM	0.
	syl	B.E.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Empire Medal.
bema	ety	C17: via Late Latin, from Greek b*_ema, from bainein to go
bimah	infl
	head	bema
	or	bima
	syl	bi+mah
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
bima	infl
	head	bema
	or	bimah
	syl	bi:ma
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
bema	1.
	syl	be:ma
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the speaker's platform in the assembly in ancient Athens.
bema	2.
	syl	be:ma
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Orthodox Church.
	def	a raised area surrounding the altar in a church; the sanctuary.
bema	3.
	syl	be:ma
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a platform in a synagogue from which the Scriptures are read.
Bemba	infl
	or	Bembas
	syl	Bem+ba
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bembas	infl
	head	Bemba
	or	Bemba
	syl	Bem+bas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bemba	1.
	syl	Bem+ba
	pron	<1bemb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of Africa, living chiefly in Zambia on a high infertile plateau.
Bemba	2.
	syl	Bem+ba
	pron	<1bemb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
bemean	0.
	syl	be+mean
	pron	<bi1mEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {{demean%1}}.
bemire	1.
	syl	be+mire
	pron	<bi1mI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soil with or as if with mire.
bemire	2.
	syl	be+mire
	pron	<bi1mI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to stick fast in mud or mire.
bemoan	ety	Old English bem*_@anan; see #7be -#7, moan 
bemoan	0.
	syl	be+moan
	pron	<bi1m*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grieve over (a loss, etc.); mourn; lament (esp. in the phrase {bemoan one's fate}) .
bemuse	0.
	syl	be+muse
	pron	<bi1mju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse; bewilder.
bemused	0.
	syl	be+mused
	pron	<bi1mju:zd>
	pos	adj.
	def	preoccupied; lost in thought.
ben	ety	Old English binnan, from #7be -#7+ innan inside
ben	H1.1.
	syl	ben
	pron	<ben>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	an inner room in a house or cottage.
ben	H1.2.
	syl	ben
	pron	<ben>
	pos	prep. adv.
	qual	Scot.
	def	in; within; inside.
ben	H1.3.
	syl	ben
	pron	<ben>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	inner.
ben	ety	C15: from Arabic b*_an 
ben	H2.1.
	syl	ben
	pron	<ben>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Asiatic trees of the genus esp. of Arabia and India, whose seeds yield {oil of ben}, used in manufacturing perfumes and cosmetics, lubricating delicate machinery, etc.: family
ben	H2.2.
	syl	ben
	pron	<ben>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of such a tree.
ben	ety	C18: from Gaelic beann 
ben	H3.0.
	syl	ben
	pron	<ben>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot., Irish.
	def	a high mountain peak (esp. in place names).
	exam	1	Ben Lomond.
Benadryl	0.
	syl	Ben:a+dryl
	pron	<1ben*dril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an antihistamine drug used in sleeping pills; diphenhydramine. Formula: C\1\7H\2\1NO.
bename	ety	Old English benemnan; see #7be -#7, name 
benames	infl
	head	bename
	syl	be+names
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
benaming	infl
	head	bename
	syl	be+nam+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
benamed named	infl
	head	bename
	or	benempt
	syl	be+named; +named
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
benempt	infl
	head	bename
	or	benamed named
	syl	be+nempt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bename	0.
	syl	be+name
	pron	<bi1nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for { {name} (sense 11)}.
Banaras	alt
	head	Benares
	or	Benares
	syl	Ba+na+ras
	pos	n.
Benares	0.
	or	Banaras
	syl	Be+na+res
	pron	<bi1na:riz>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Varanasi}.
Ahmed	infl
	head	Ben Bella
	syl	Ah:med
	pron	<1a:mid>
	pos	n.
Ben Bella	0.
	syl	Ben Bel:la
	pron	<1ben> <1bel*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, Algerian statesman: first prime minister (1962-65) and president (1963-65) of independent Algeria.
bench	ety	Old English benc; related to Old Norse bekkr, Old High German bank, Danish, Swedish b*"ank; see #7{bank %3}
bench	1.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	def	a long seat for more than one person, usually lacking a back or arms.
bench	2.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain stout work table.
bench	3.a.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	def	a judge or magistrate sitting in court in a judicial capacity.
bench	3.b.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	def	judges or magistrates collectively.
bench	4.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the seat on which reserve players and officials sit during a game.
bench	5.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a flat narrow platform of land, esp. one marking a former shoreline.
bench	6.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge in a mine or quarry from which work is carried out.
bench	7.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform on which dogs or other domestic animals are exhibited at shows.
bench	8.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with benches.
bench	9.
	syl	bench
	pron	<benC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhibit (a dog, etc.) at a show.
bencher	1.
	syl	bench+er
	pron	<1benC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of the governing body of one of the Inns of Court, usually a judge or a Queen's Counsel.
bencher	2.
	syl	bench+er
	pron	<1benC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	See {backbencher}.
bench mark	1.
	syl	bench mark
	pos	n.
	def	a mark on a stone post or other permanent feature, at a point whose exact elevation and position is known: used as a reference point in surveying. Abbrev.: {BM}
bench mark	2.
	syl	bench mark
	pos	n.
	def	a criterion by which to measure something; standard; reference point.
bench warrant	0.
	syl	bench war+rant
	pos	n.
	def	a warrant issued by a judge or court directing that an offender be apprehended.
bend	ety	Old English bendan; related to Old Norse benda, Middle High German benden; see #7bind, {band %3}
bends	infl
	head	bend
	syl	bends
	pos	vb.
bending	infl
	head	bend
	syl	bend+ing
	pos	vb.
bent	infl
	head	bend
	syl	bent.
	pos	vb.
bend	H1.1.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form a curve, as by pushing or pulling.
bend	H1.2.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn from a particular direction.
	exam	1	the road bends left past the church.
bend	H1.3.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down, etc.
	def	to incline the body; stoop; bow.
bend	H1.4.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to submit or cause to submit.
	exam	1	to bend before superior force.
bend	H1.5.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn or direct (one's eyes, steps, attention, etc.).
bend	H1.6.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to concentrate (the mind); apply oneself closely.
bend	H1.7.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to attach or fasten, as a sail to a boom or a line to a cleat.
bend over backwards	8.
	head	bend
	syl	bend over backwards.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make great efforts; exert oneself to a great extent.
	exam	1	he bends over backwards to accommodate his customers.
bend the rules	9.
	head	bend
	syl	bend the rules.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to ignore rules or change them to suit one's own convenience.
bend	H1.10.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved part, as in a road or river.
bend	H1.11.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a knot or eye in a line for joining it to another or to an object.
bend	H1.12.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of bending.
round the bend	13.
	head	bend
	syl	round the bend.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	mad; crazy; eccentric.
bend	ety	Old English bend #7{band %2}; see #7bend %1
bend	H2.0.
	syl	bend
	pron	<bend>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary consisting of a diagonal line traversing a shield.
Ben Day process	ety	C20: named after Benjamin Day (died 1916), American printer
Ben Day process	0.
	syl	Ben Day pro+cess
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a method of adding texture, shading, or detail to line drawings by overlaying a transparent sheet of dots or any other pattern during platemaking.
Bendel	0.
	syl	Ben+del
	pron	<1bendel>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea: mainly tropical rain forest. Capital: Benin City. Pop.: 3535839 (1976 est.). Area: 39737 sq. km (15339 sq. miles). Former name (until 1976): {Mid-Western State}.
bender	0.
	syl	bend+er
	pron	<1bend*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a drinking bout.
Bendigo	0.
	syl	Ben+di+go
	pron	<1bendi2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in central Victoria: founded in 1851 after the discovery of gold. Pop.: 45860 (1971).
the	infl
	head	bends
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
bends	0.
	syl	bends
	pron	<bendz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a nontechnical name for {decompression sickness}.
bend sinister	0.
	syl	bend sin+is+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a diagonal line bisecting a shield from the top right to the bottom left, typically indicating a bastard line.
bendier	infl
	head	bendy
	syl	bend:i+er
	pos	adj.
bendiest	infl
	head	bendy
	syl	bend:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bendy	H1.1.
	syl	bend:y
	pron	<1bendi>
	pos	adj.
	def	flexible or pliable.
bendy	H1.2.
	syl	bend:y
	pron	<1bendi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many bends.
	exam	1	a bendy road.
bendee	alt
	head	bendy
	or	bendy
	syl	ben+dee
	pron	<1bendi>
	pos	adj.
bendy	H2.0.
	or	bendee
	syl	bend:y
	pron	<1bendi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Herald?!ry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	striped diagonally.
beneath	ety	Old English beneothan, from #7be -#7+ neothan low; see #7nether 
beneath	1.
	syl	be+neath
	pron	<bi1nET>
	pos	prep.
	def	below, esp. if covered, protected, or obscured by.
beneath	2.
	syl	be+neath
	pron	<bi1nET>
	pos	prep.
	def	not as great or good as would be demanded by.
	exam	1	beneath his dignity.
beneath	3.
	syl	be+neath
	pron	<bi1nET>
	pos	adv.
	def	below; underneath.
benedicite	ety	C13: from Latin, from bened*_icere, from bene well+ d*_icere to speak
benedicite	1.
	syl	ben+e:di+ci+te
	pron	<2beni1dIsiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Christian religious orders
	def	a blessing or grace.
benedicite	2.
	syl	ben+e:di+ci+te
	pron	<2beni1dIsiti>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an expression of surprise.
Benedicite	0.
	syl	Ben+e:di+ci+te
	pron	<2beni1dIsiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a canticle that originated as part of the in the secondary addition to the Book of Daniel, beginning in Latin, and in English.
Saint	infl
	head	Benedict
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Benedict	0.
	syl	Ben:e:dict
	pron	<1beni2dikt>
	pos	n.
	def	??480-??547 #7a.d., Italian monk: founded the Benedictine order at Monte Cassino in Italy in about 540 #7a.d. His became the basis of the rule of all Western Christian monastic orders. Feast day: March 21.
Benedict XV	0.
	syl	Ben:e:dict XV
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1854-1922, pope (1914-22); noted for his repeated attempts to end World War I and for his organization of war relief.
Benedictine	1.a.
	syl	Ben+e:dic+tine
	pos	n.
	def	a monk or nun who is a member of a Christian religious community founded by or following the rule of Saint Benedict.
Benedictine	1.b.
	syl	Ben+e:dic+tine
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Benedictine rule.
Benedictine	2.
	syl	Ben+e:dic+tine
	pron	<2beni1diktEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-yellow liqueur made from a secret formula developed at the Benedictine monastery at F*'ecamp in France in about 1510.
benediction	ety	C15: from Latin benedictio, from bened*_icere to bless; see #7benedicite 
benediction	1.
	syl	ben+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2beni1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an invocation of divine blessing, esp. at the end of a Christian religious ceremony.
benediction	2.
	syl	ben+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2beni1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman Catholic service in which the congregation is blessed with the sacrament.
benediction	3.
	syl	ben+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2beni1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being blessed.
benedictory	sub
	head	benediction
	syl	ben+e:1dic+to:ry
	pos	adj.
Benedictus	1.
	syl	Ben+e:dic+tus
	pron	<2beni1dikt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a short canticle beginning in Latin and in English.
Benedictus	2.
	syl	Ben+e:dic+tus
	pron	<2beni1dikt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a canticle beginning in Latin and in English.
benefaction	ety	C17: from Late Latin benefacti*_o, from Latin bene well+ facere to do
benefaction	1.
	syl	ben+e:fac+tion
	pron	<2beni1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of doing good, esp. by giving a donation to charity.
benefaction	2.
	syl	ben+e:fac+tion
	pron	<2beni1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the donation or help given.
benefactor	0.
	syl	ben+e:fac+tor
	pron	<1beni2f@kt*>, <2beni1f@k->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports or helps a person, institution, etc., esp. by giving money; patron.
benefactress	sub
	head	benefactor
	syl	ben+e:2fac+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
benefic	0.
	syl	be+nef+ic
	pron	<bi1nefik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {beneficent}.
benefice	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin beneficium benefit, from beneficus, from bene well+ facere to do
benefice	1.
	syl	ben+e:fice
	pron	<1benifis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an endowed Church office yielding an income to its holder; a Church living.
benefice	2.
	syl	ben+e:fice
	pron	<1benifis>
	pos	n.
	def	the property or revenue attached to such an office.
benefice	3.
	syl	ben+e:fice
	pron	<1benifis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a tenement (piece of land) held by a vassal from a landowner on easy terms or free, esp. in return for military support. See also {vassalage}.
benefice	4.
	syl	ben+e:fice
	pron	<1benifis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a benefice.
beneficence	1.
	syl	be+nef:i+cence
	pron	<bi1nefis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of doing good; kindness.
beneficence	2.
	syl	be+nef:i+cence
	pron	<bi1nefis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a charitable act or gift.
beneficent	ety	C17: from Latin beneficent-, from beneficus; see #7benefice  &- be+#!nef@.i+cent+ly adv.
beneficent	0.
	syl	be+nef:i+cent
	pron	<bi1nefisNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	charitable; generous.
beneficial	ety	C15: from Late Latin benefici*_alis, from Latin beneficium kindness
beneficial	1.
	syl	ben+e:fi+cial
	pron	<2beni1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes foll. by to
	def	causing a good result; advantageous.
beneficial	2.
	syl	ben+e:fi+cial
	pron	<2beni1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	entitling a person to receive the profits or proceeds of property.
	exam	1	a beneficial interest in land.
beneficially	sub
	head	beneficial
	syl	ben+e:1fi+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
beneficiaries	infl
	head	beneficiary
	syl	ben:e+fi+ciar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
beneficiary	1.
	syl	ben:e+fi+ciar:y
	pron	<2beni1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gains or benefits in some way from something.
beneficiary	2.
	syl	ben:e+fi+ciar:y
	pron	<2beni1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person entitled to receive funds or other property under a trust, will, or insurance policy.
beneficiary	3.
	syl	ben:e+fi+ciar:y
	pron	<2beni1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the holder of an ecclesiastical or other benefice.
beneficiary	4.
	syl	ben:e+fi+ciar:y
	pron	<2beni1fiS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a benefice or the holder of a benefice.
benefit	ety	C14: from Anglo-French benfet, from Latin benefactum, from bene facere to do well
benefit	1.
	syl	ben+e:fit
	pron	<1benifit>
	pos	n.
	def	something that improves or promotes.
benefit	2.
	syl	ben+e:fit
	pron	<1benifit>
	pos	n.
	def	advantage or sake.
	exam	1	this is for your benefit.
benefit	3.
	syl	ben+e:fit
	pron	<1benifit>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a payment or series of payments made by an institution, such as an insurance company or trade union, to a person who is ill, unemployed, etc.
benefit	4.
	syl	ben+e:fit
	pron	<1benifit>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical performance, sports event, etc., to raise money for a charity.
benefit	5.
	syl	ben+e:fit
	pron	<1benifit>
	pos	n.
	def	to do or receive good; profit.
benefit association	0.
	syl	ben+e:fit as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. term for {friendly society}.
benefit of clergy	1.
	syl	ben+e:fit of cler+gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	sanction by the church.
	exam	1	marriage without benefit of clergy.
benefit of clergy	2.
	syl	ben+e:fit of cler+gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	a privilege that placed the clergy outside the jurisdiction of secular courts and entitled them to trial in ecclesiastical courts.
Benelux	1.
	syl	Ben:e+lux
	pron	<1beni2l^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the customs union formed by Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg in 1948; became an economic union in 1960.
Benelux	2.
	syl	Ben:e+lux
	pron	<1beni2l^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	these countries collectively.
benempt	0.
	syl	be+nempt
	pron	<bi1nempt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past participle of {bename}.
Eduard	infl
	head	Benevs
	syl	Ed:u:ard
	pron	<1Aduart>
	pos	n.
Benevs	0.
	syl	Ben:e*vs
	pron	Czech <1beneS>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1948, Czech statesman; president of Czechoslovakia (1935-38; 1946-48) and of its government in exile (1939-45).
Stephen Vincent	infl
	head	Ben'et
	syl	Ste:phen Vin:cent.
	pos	n.
Ben'et	0.
	syl	Ben:*'et
	pron	<b*1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1943, U.S. poet and novelist, best known for his poem on the American Civil War (1928).
Benevento	0.
	syl	Be+ne+ven+to
	pron	<2ben*1vent*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Italy, in N Campania: at various times under Samnite, Roman, Lombard, Saracen, Norman, and papal rule. Pop.: 59016 (1971). Ancient name: {Beneventum}.
benevolence	1.
	syl	be+nev:o+lence
	pron	<bi1nev*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	inclination or tendency to help or do good to others; charity.
benevolence	2.
	syl	be+nev:o+lence
	pron	<bi1nev*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of kindness.
benevolence	3.
	syl	be+nev:o+lence
	pron	<bi1nev*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	a forced loan or contribution exacted by English kings from their nobility and subjects.
benevolent	ety	C15: from Latin benevol*_ens, from bene well+ velle to wish
benevolent	1.
	syl	be+nev:o+lent
	pron	<bi1nev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	intending or showing good will; kindly; friendly.
	exam	1	a benevolent smile;
	exam	2	a benevolent old man.
benevolent	2.
	syl	be+nev:o+lent
	pron	<bi1nev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	doing good or giving aid to others, rather than making profit; charitable.
	exam	1	a benevolent organization.
benevolently	sub
	head	benevolent
	syl	be+1nev:o+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Benfleet	0.
	syl	Ben+fleet
	pron	<1ben2flEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in S Essex on an inlet of the Thames estuary. Pop.: 47924 (1971).
Beng	0.
	syl	Beng.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bengal(i).
BEng	0.
	syl	B.Eng.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Engineering.
Bengal	1.
	syl	Ben+gal
	pron	<ben1gc:l>, <beG->
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NE India, in the great deltas of the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers: in 1947 divided into West Bengal (belonging to India) and East Bengal (Bangladesh).
Bay of	2.
	head	Bengal
	syl	Bay of.
	def	a wide arm of the Indian Ocean, between India and Burma.
Bengalese	sub
	head	Bengal
	syl	Ben+ga+lese
	pron	<2beng*1lEz>, <2beG->
	pos	adj. n.
Bengali	1.
	syl	Ben+ga+li
	pron	<ben1gc:li>, <beG->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people living chiefly in Bangladesh and in West Bengal. The West Bengalis are mainly Hindus; the East Bengalis of Bangladesh are mainly Muslims.
Bengali	2.
	syl	Ben+ga+li
	pron	<ben1gc:li>, <beG->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people: the official language of Bangladesh and the chief language of West Bengal; it belongs to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
Bengali	3.
	syl	Ben+ga+li
	pron	<ben1gc:li>, <beG->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Bengal, the Bengalis, or their language.
bengaline	ety	C19: from French; see B#7engal, {-#7ine %1}; first produced in Bengal
bengaline	0.
	syl	ben+ga+line
	pron	<1beGg*2li:n>, <2beGg*1li:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy corded fabric, esp. silk with woollen or cotton cord.
Bengal light	0.
	syl	Ben+gal light
	pos	n.
	def	a firework or flare that burns with a steady bright blue light, formerly used as a signal.
Bengasi	alt
	head	Benghazi
	or	Benghazi
	syl	Ben+ga+si
	pron	<ben1ga:zi>
	pos	n.
Benghazi	0.
	or	Bengasi
	syl	Ben+gha+zi
	pron	<ben1ga:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Libya, on the Gulf of Sidra: centre of Italian colonization (1911-42); scene of much fighting in World War II. Ancient names: {Hesperides, Berenice}.
Benguela	0.
	syl	Ben+guel:a
	pron	<beG1gwel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Angola: founded in 1617; a terminus (with Lobito) of the railway that runs from Beira in Mozambique through the Copper Belt of Zambia and Rhodesia. Pop.: 40996 (1970).
David	infl
	head	Ben-Gurion
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Ben-Gurion	0.
	syl	Ben-Gur:i:on
	pron	<ben1gu*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1973, Israeli socialist statesman, born in Poland; first prime minister of Israel (1948-53, 1955-63).
Beni	0.
	syl	Be:ni
	pron	Spanish <1bAni>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Bolivia, rising in the E Cordillera of the Andes and flowing north to the Marmor*'e River. Length: over 1600 km (1000 miles).
benighted	1.
	syl	be+night+ed
	pron	<bi1nItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking cultural, moral, or intellectual enlightenment; ignorant.
benighted	2.
	syl	be+night+ed
	pron	<bi1nItid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	overtaken by night.
benightedly	sub
	head	benighted
	syl	be+1night+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
benightedness	sub
	head	benighted
	syl	be+1night+ed+ness
	pos	n.
benign	ety	C14: from Old French benigne, from Latin benignus, from bene well+ gignere to produce
benign	1.
	syl	be+nign
	pron	<bi1nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing kindliness; genial.
benign	2.
	syl	be+nign
	pron	<bi1nIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of soil, climate, etc.
	def	mild; gentle.
benign	3.
	syl	be+nign
	pron	<bi1nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	favourable; propitious.
benign	4.
	syl	be+nign
	pron	<bi1nIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of a tumour, etc.
	def	not threatening to life or health; not malignant.
benignly	sub
	head	benign
	syl	be+1nign+ly
	pos	adv.
benignant	1.
	syl	be+nig+nant
	pron	<bi1nign*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind; gracious, as a king to his subjects.
benignant	2.
	syl	be+nig+nant
	pron	<bi1nign*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for { {benign} (senses 3, 4)}.
benignancy	sub
	head	benignant
	syl	be+1nig+nan+cy
	pos	n.
benignantly	sub
	head	benignant
	syl	be+1nig+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
benignities	infl
	head	benignity
	syl	be+nig+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
benignity	1.
	syl	be+nig+ni:ty
	pron	<bi1nigniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being benign; favourable attitude.
benignity	2.
	syl	be+nig+ni:ty
	pron	<bi1nigniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind or gracious act.
Beni Hasan	0.
	syl	Be:ni Ha+san
	pron	<1beni> <h@1sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Egypt, on the Nile, with cliff-cut tombs dating from 2000 #7b.c.
Benin	1.
	syl	Be+nin
	pron	<bA1nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Africa, on the {Bight of Benin}, a section of the Gulf of Guinea: in the early 19th century a powerful Negro kingdom, famed for its women warriors; became a French colony in 1893, gaining independence in 1960. It consists chiefly of coastal lagoons and swamps in the south, a fertile plain and marshes in the centre, and the Atakora Mountains in the northwest. Official language: French. Currency: franc. Capital: Porto Novo. Pop.: 2760000 (1971 UN est.). Official name: {People's Republic of Benin}. Former name (until 1975): {Dahomey}.
Benin	2.
	syl	Be+nin
	pron	<bA1nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom of W Africa, powerful from the 14th to the 17th centuries: now a province of S Nigeria.
Benin City	0.
	syl	Be+nin Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Nigeria, capital of Bendel state: former capital of the kingdom of Benin. Pop.: 136000 (1975 est.).
benison	ety	C13: from Old French beneison, from Latin benedicti*_o #7benediction 
benison	0.
	syl	ben:i+son
	pron	<1benizN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a blessing, esp. a spoken one.
benjamin	ety	C16: variant of benzoin; influenced in form by the name Benjamin 
benjamin	1.
	syl	ben+ja+min
	pron	<1benJ*min>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {benzoin} (sense 1)}.
benjamin bush	2.
	head	benjamin
	syl	benjamin bush.
	def	another name for { {spicebush}}.
Benjamin	1.a.
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	pron	<1benJ*min>
	pos	n.
	def	the youngest and best-loved son of Jacob and Rachel (Genesis 35:16-18; 42:4).
Benjamin	1.b.
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	pron	<1benJ*min>
	pos	n.
	def	the tribe descended from this patriarch.
Benjamin	1.c.
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	pron	<1benJ*min>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory of this tribe, northwest of the Dead Sea.
Benjamin	2.
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	pron	<1benJ*min>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a youngest and favourite son.
Ben Lomond	1.
	syl	Ben Lo+mond
	pron	<1ben> <1l*um*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W central Scotland, on the E side of Loch Lomond. Height: 973 m (3192 ft.).
Ben Lomond	2.
	syl	Ben Lo+mond
	pron	<1ben> <1l*um*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NE Tasmania. Height: 1527 m (5010 ft.).
Ben Lomond	3.
	syl	Ben Lo+mond
	pron	<1ben> <1l*um*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Australia, in NE New South Wales. Height: 1520 m (4986 ft.).
benne	ety	from Malay bene; compare Bambara bene 
benne	1.
	syl	ben+ne
	pron	<1beni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sesame}.
benne oil	2.
	head	benne
	syl	benne oil.
	def	the edible oil obtained from sesame seeds.
bennet	0.
	syl	ben+net
	pron	<1benit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {herb bennet}.
(Enoch) Arnold	1.
	head	Bennett
	syl	(Enoch) Ar:nold.
	def	1867-1931, English novelist, noted for (1908), (1910), and other works set in the Staffordshire Potteries.
Richard Rodney	2.
	head	Bennett
	syl	Rich:ard Rod:ney.
	def	born 1936, English composer, noted for his operas (1965) and (1970).
Bennett	3.
	syl	Ben:nett
	pron	<1benit>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam Stern@.dale}. 1816-75, English composer.
Ben Nevis	0.
	syl	Ben Ne+vis
	pron	<1ben> <1nevis>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W Scotland, in the Grampian mountains: highest peak in Great Britain. Height: 1343 m (4406 ft.).
Bennington	0.
	syl	Ben+ning+ton
	pron	<1beniGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Vermont: the site of a British defeat (1777) in the War of American Independence. Pop.: 7950 (1970).
benny	ety	C20: shortened from #7benzedrine 
bennies	infl
	head	benny
	syl	ben+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
benny	H1.0.
	syl	ben+ny
	pron	<1beni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an amphetamine tablet, esp. benzedrine: a stimulant.
benny	ety	C19: from Benjamin, perhaps from a tailor's name
Benoit de Sainte-Maure	0.
	syl	Be:no*^it de Sainte-Maure
	pron	French <b*nwa> <d*> <s?~et> <1mc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	12th-century French trouv*`ere: author of the which contains the episode of Troilus and Cressida.
Benoni	0.
	syl	Be+no+ni
	pron	<bi1n*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE South Africa, in S Transvaal: gold mines. Pop.: 149563 (1970).
bent	H1.1.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	adj.
	def	not straight; curved.
bent	H1.2.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	fixed (on a course of action); resolved (to); determined (to).
bent	H1.3.a.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonest; corrupt.
bent	H1.3.b.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of goods
	def	stolen.
bent	H1.3.c.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	adj.
	def	crazy; mad.
bent	H1.3.d.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually deviant, esp. homosexual.
bent	H1.4.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	n.
	def	personal inclination, propensity, or aptitude.
bent	H1.5.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity of endurance (esp. in the phrase {to the top of one's bent}) . $D. a framework placed across a structure to stiffen it.
bent	ety	Old English bionot; related to Old Saxon binet, Old High German binuz rush
bent	H2.1.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bent grass}.
bent	H2.2.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	n.
	def	a stalk of bent grass.
bent	H2.3.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any stiff grass or sedge.
bent	H2.4.
	syl	bent
	pron	<bent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Scot. and Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	heath or moorland.
bent grass	0.
	syl	bent grass
	pos	n.
	def	any perennial grass of the genus esp. which has a spreading panicle of tiny flowers. Some species are planted for hay or in lawns. Sometimes shortened to {bent}.
Jeremy	infl
	head	Bentham
	syl	Jer:e:my.
	pos	n.
Bentham	0.
	syl	Ben:tham
	pron	<1benT*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1748-1831, English philosopher and jurist: a founder of utilitarianism. His works include (1776) and (1789).
Benthamism	sub
	head	Bentham
	syl	Ben+tham+ism
	pos	n.
Benthamite	sub
	head	Bentham
	syl	Ben+tham+ite
	pos	n. adj.
benthos	ety	C19: from Greek: depth; related to bathus deep
benthon	alt
	head	benthos
	or	benthos
	syl	ben+thon
	pos	n.
benthos	1.
	or	benthon
	syl	ben+thos
	pron	<1benTos>
	pos	n.
	def	the animals and plants living at the bottom of a sea or lake.
benthos	2.
	or	benthon
	syl	ben+thos
	pron	<1benTos>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of a sea or lake.
benthic	sub
	head	benthos
	syl	ben+thic
	pos	adj.
benthal	sub
	head	benthos
	or	benthonic
	syl	ben+thal
	pos	adj.
benthonic	sub
	head	benthos
	or	benthal
	syl	ben+1thon+ic
	pos	adj.
Bentinck	0.
	syl	Ben:tinck
	pron	<1bentiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord {Wil@.liam Cav@.en@.dish}. 1774-1839, English statesman, first governor general of India (1828-35).
Edmund Clerihew	1.
	head	Bentley
	syl	Ed:mund Cler:i:hew.
	def	1875-1956, English journalist, noted for his invention of the clerihew.
Richard	2.
	head	Bentley
	syl	Rich:ard.
	def	1662-1742, English classical scholar, noted for his imaginative textual emendations.
bentonite	0.
	syl	ben+ton+ite
	pron	<1bent*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a valuable clay, formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash, that swells as it absorbs water: used as a filler in the building, paper, and pharmaceutical industries.
bentwood	0.a.
	syl	bent+wood
	pron	<1bent2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	wood bent in moulds after being heated by steaming, used mainly for furniture.
bentwood	0.b.
	syl	bent+wood
	pron	<1bent2wud>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bentwood chair.
Benue	1.
	syl	Be+nu:e
	pron	<1benu2A>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of Benue-Plateau state. Capital: Makurdi. Pop.: 2641496 (1976 est.). Area: 19200 sq. km (7412 sq. miles).
Benue	2.
	syl	Be+nu:e
	pron	<1benu2A>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Africa, rising in N Cameroon and flowing west across Nigeria: chief tributary of the River Niger. Length: 1400 km (870 miles).
Benue-Congo	1.
	syl	Be:nu:e-Con:go
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Niger-Congo family of African languages, consisting of the Bantu languages together with certain other languages of W Africa.
Benue-Congo	2.
	syl	Be:nu:e-Con:go
	pos	adj.
	def	relating or belonging to this group of languages.
benumb	1.
	syl	be+numb
	pron	<bi1n^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make numb or powerless; deaden physical feeling in, as by cold.
benumb	2.
	syl	be+numb
	pron	<bi1n^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make inactive; stupefy (the mind, senses, will, etc.).
benumbingly	sub
	head	benumb
	syl	be+1numb+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
benzaldehyde	0.
	syl	ben+zal+de+hyde
	pron	<ben1z@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish fragrant volatile oil used in the manufacture of dyes, perfumes, and flavourings and as a solvent for oils and resins. Formula: C\6H\5CHO.
Benzedrine	0.
	syl	Ben+ze+drine
	pron	<1benzi2drEn>, <-drin>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {ampheta?!mine}.
benzene	0.
	syl	ben+zene
	pron	<1benzEn>, <ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable poisonous aromatic liquid used in the manufacture of styrene, phenol, etc., as a solvent for fats, resins, etc., and as an insecticide. Formula: C\6H\6. See also {benzene ring}.
benzene hexachloride	0.
	syl	ben+zene hex:a+chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	See {hexachlorocyclohexane}.
benzene ring	0.
	syl	ben+zene ring
	pos	n.
	def	the hexagonal ring of bonded carbon atoms in the benzene molecule or its derivatives. Also called: {benzene nucleus}. See also {Kekul*'e formula}.
benzidine	0.
	syl	ben+zi+dine
	pron	<1benzi2dEn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey or reddish poisonous crystalline powder used mainly in the manufacture of dyes, esp. Congo red. Formula: NH\2(C\6H\4)\2NH\2.
benzin	alt
	head	benzine
	or	benzine
	syl	ben+zin
	pron	<1benzin>
	pos	n.
benzine	1.
	or	benzin
	syl	ben+zine
	pron	<1benzEn>, <ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a volatile mixture of the lighter aliphatic hydrocarbon constituents of petroleum. See {ligroin, petroleum ether}.
benzine	2.
	or	benzin
	syl	ben+zine
	pron	<1benzEn>, <ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a rare name for {petrol}.
benzo-	ety	from #7benzoin 
benzo-	1.
	syl	ben:zo-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating a benzene ring fused to another ring in a polycyclic compound.
	exam	1	benzofuran.
benzo-	2.
	syl	ben:zo-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating derivation from benzene or benzoic acid or the presence of phenyl groups.
	exam	1	benzophenone.
benzoate	0.
	syl	ben+zo+ate
	pron	<1benz*u2At>, <-it>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of benzoic acid, containing the group C\6H\5COO- or the ion C\6H\5COO%-.
benzoate of soda	0.
	syl	ben+zo+ate of so:da
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sodium benzoate}.
benzocaine	0.
	syl	ben+zo+caine
	pron	<1benz*u2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline ester used as a local anaesthetic; ethyl aminobenzoate. Formula: C\9H\1\1NO\2.
benzofuran	0.
	syl	ben+zo+fu+ran
	pron	<2benz*u1fju*r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble aromatic liquid obtained from coal tar and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: C\8H\6O. Also called: {coumarone, cumarone}.
benzoic	0.
	syl	ben+zo+ic
	pron	<ben1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or derived from benzoic acid or benzoin.
benzoic acid	0.
	syl	ben+zo+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline solid occurring in many natural resins, used in the manufacture of benzoates, plasticizers, and dyes and as a food preservative. Formula: C\6H\5COOH.
benzoin	ety	C16: from French benjoin, from Old Catalan benjui, from Arabic lub*_an j*_aw*_i, literally: frankincense of Java
benzoin	1.
	syl	ben+zo+in
	pron	<1benzcin>, <-z*uin> <ben1z*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {benjamin}. a gum resin containing benzoic acid, obtained from various trees of the genus esp. of Java and Sumatra, and used in ointments, perfume, etc.
benzoin	2.
	syl	ben+zo+in
	pron	<1benzcin>, <-z*uin> <ben1z*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellowish crystalline compound with a camphor-like odour used as an antiseptic and flavouring; 2-hydroxy-2-phenylacetophenone. Formula: C\6H\5CHOHCOC\6H\5.
benzoin	3.
	syl	ben+zo+in
	pron	<1benzcin>, <-z*uin> <ben1z*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	any lauraceous aromatic shrub or tree of the genus esp. (spicebush).
benzole	alt
	head	benzol
	or	benzol
	syl	ben+zole
	pron	<1benzol>
	pos	n.
benzol	1.
	or	benzole
	syl	ben+zol
	pron	<1benzol>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude form of benzene, containing toluene, xylene, and other hydrocarbons, obtained from coal tar or coal gas and used as a fuel.
benzol	2.
	or	benzole
	syl	ben+zol
	pron	<1benzol>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {benzene}.
benzophenone	0.
	syl	ben+zo+phe+none
	pron	<2benz*ufi1n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a white sweet-smelling crystalline solid used mainly in the manufacture of organic compounds and in perfume. Formula: C\6H\5COC\6H\5.
benzoquinone	0.
	syl	ben+zo+qui+none
	pron	<2benz*ukwi1n*un>, <-1kwin*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline water-soluble unsaturated ketone manufactured from aniline and used in the production of dyestuffs. Formula: C\6H\4O\2. Also called: {quinone}.
benzoyl	0.
	syl	ben+zo+yl
	pron	<1benz*uil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C\6H\5CO-.
	exam	1	benzoyl group or radical.
Itzhak	infl
	head	Ben-Zvi
	syl	Itz:hak
	pron	<1jitsxak>
	pos	n.
Ben-Zvi	0.
	syl	Ben-Zvi
	pron	<ben1zvE>, Hebrew <ben1tsvE>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1963, Israeli statesman; president (1952-63).
benzyl	0.
	syl	ben+zyl
	pron	<1benzil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C\6H\5CH\2-.
	exam	1	benzyl alcohol.
Beograd	0.
	syl	Be:o+grad
	pron	<be1cgrad>
	pos	n.
	def	the Serbo-Croatian name for {Belgrade}.
Beowulf	0.
	syl	Be:o+wulf
	pron	<1bA*2wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	an anonymous Old English epic poem in alliterative verse, believed to have been composed in the 8th century #7a.d.
bequeath	ety	Old English becwethan; related to Old Norse kvetha to speak, Gothic qithan, Old High German quethan 
bequeath	1.
	syl	be+queath
	pron	<bi1kwE@d>, <-1kwET>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to dispose of (property, esp. personal property) by will. Compare { {devise} (sense 2)}.
bequeath	2.
	syl	be+queath
	pron	<bi1kwE@d>, <-1kwET>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand down; pass on, as to following generations.
bequeather	sub
	head	bequeath
	syl	be+1queath+er
	pos	n.
bequest	ety	C14: #7be -#7+ Old English -cwiss degree; see #7bequeath 
bequest	1.a.
	syl	be+quest
	pron	<bi1kwest>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bequeathing.
bequest	1.b.
	syl	be+quest
	pron	<bi1kwest>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is bequeathed.
bequest	2.
	syl	be+quest
	pron	<bi1kwest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a gift of property by will, esp. personal property. Compare { {devise} (senses 4, 5)}.
Pierre Jean de	infl
	head	B'eranger
	syl	Pierre Jean de
	pron	<pje:r> <1Z?~a> <d*>
	pos	n.
B'eranger	0.
	syl	B*'e:ran:ger
	pron	French <bAr?~a1ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	1780-1857, French lyric and satirical poet.
Berar	0.
	syl	Be+rar
	pron	<be1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W central India: part of Madhya Pradesh state since 1950; important for cotton-growing.
berate	0.
	syl	be+rate
	pron	<bi1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scold harshly.
Berber	1.
	syl	Ber+ber
	pron	<1bR:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Caucasoid Muslim people of N Africa.
Berber	2.
	syl	Ber+ber
	pron	<1bR:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, forming a subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages. There are extensive differences between dialects.
Berber	3.
	syl	Ber+ber
	pron	<1bR:b*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Berbera	0.
	syl	Ber+ber:a
	pron	<1bR:b*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Somalia, on the Gulf of Aden. Pop.: 25000 (1972 est.).
berberidaceous	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin berberis, from Arabic barb*_ar*_is #7barberry 
berberidaceous	0.
	syl	ber+ber:i+da+ceous
	pron	<2bR:b*ri1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a mainly N temperate family of flowering plants (mostly shrubs), including barberry and barrenwort.
berberine	ety	from German Berberin, from New Latin berberis #7barberry 
berberine	0.
	syl	ber+ber+ine
	pron	<1bR:b*2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow bitter-tasting alkaloid obtained from barberry and other plants and used medicinally, esp in tonics. Formula: C\2\0H\1\9NO\5.
berberis	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin, of unknown origin
berberis	0.
	syl	ber+ber+is
	pron	<1bR:b*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the berberidaceous genus See {barberry}.
berbice chair	ety	C20: named after Berbice, a river in Guyana
berbice chair	0.
	syl	ber+bice chair
	pron	<1bR:bEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a large armchair with long arms that can be folded inwards to act as leg rests.
berceuse	ety	C19: from French: lullaby, from bercer to rock
berceuse	1.
	syl	ber+ceuse
	pron	French <ber1s$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a cradlesong or lullaby.
berceuse	2.
	syl	ber+ceuse
	pron	French <ber1s$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental piece suggestive of this, in six-eight time.
Berchtesgaden	0.
	syl	Berch+tes+ga+den
	pron	German <1ber*,ct*s2ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE West Germany, in SE Bavaria: site of the fortified mountain retreat of Adolf Hitler. Pop.: 5752 (1958).
Berdichev	0.
	syl	Ber+di+chev
	pron	Russian <bir1diCif>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in the central Ukrainian SSR. Pop.: 71475 (1970).
Nikolai Aleksandrovich	infl
	head	Berdyayev
	syl	Ni:ko:lai Al:eks:and:ro:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <alik1sandr*viC>
	pos	n.
Berdyayev	0.
	syl	Ber:dya:yev
	pron	Russian <bir1djajif>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1948, Russian philosopher. Although he was a Marxist, his Christian views led him to criticize Soviet communism and he was forced into exile (1922).
bereave	ety	Old English bereafian; see #7{reave %1}
bereave	1.
	syl	be+reave
	pron	<bi1rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to deprive (of) something or someone valued, esp. through death.
bereave	2.
	syl	be+reave
	pron	<bi1rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to remove by force.
bereave	xref
	syl	be+reave
	pron	<bi1rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	See also {bereft}.
bereavement	sub
	head	bereave
	syl	be+1reave+ment
	pos	n.
bereft	0.
	syl	be+reft
	pron	<bi1reft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	deprived; parted (from).
	exam	1	bereft of hope.
Bernard	infl
	head	Berenson
	syl	Ber:nard.
	pos	n.
Berenson	0.
	syl	Ber:en:son
	pron	<1ber*ns*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1959, U.S. art historian, born in Lithuania: an authority on art of the Italian Renaissance.
beret	ety	C19: from French b*'eret, from Old Proven*,cal berret, from Medieval Latin birrettum cap; see #7biretta 
beret	0.
	syl	be+ret
	pron	<1berA>
	pos	n.
	def	a round close-fitting brimless cap of soft wool material or felt.
Berezina	0.
	syl	Be+re+zi+na
	pron	Russian <birizi1na>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W Soviet Union, in the Byelorussian SSR, rising in the north and flowing south to the River Dnieper: linked with the River Dvina and the Baltic Sea by the {Berezina Canal}. Length: 563 km (350 miles).
Berezniki	0.
	syl	Be+rez+ni+ki
	pron	Russian <birizni1ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Soviet Union: chemical industries. Pop.: 167000 (1975 est.).
berg	H1.0.
	syl	berg
	pron	<bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {iceberg}.
berg	H2.0.
	syl	berg
	pron	<bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African word for {mountain}.
Alban	infl
	head	Berg
	syl	Al:ban
	pron	<1alba:n>
	pos	n.
Berg	0.
	syl	Berg
	pron	<bR:g>, German <berk>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1935, Austrian composer: a pupil of Schoenberg. His works include the operas (1921) and (1935), chamber works, and songs.
Bergama	0.
	syl	Ber+ga+ma
	pron	<be*1ga:m*>, <1bR:g*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Turkey. Pop.: 26973 (1970). Ancient name: {Pergamum}.
Bergamo	0.
	syl	Ber+ga+mo
	pron	Italian <1bergamo>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in N Italy, in Lombardy. Pop.: 129511 (1975 est.).
bergamot	ety	C17: from French bergamote, from Italian bergamotta, of Turkic origin; related to Turkish bey-armudu prince's pear; see #7bey 
bergamot	1.
	syl	ber+ga+mot
	pron	<1bR:g*2mot>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bergamot orange}. a small Asian spiny rutaceous tree, having sour pear-shaped fruit.
essence of bergamot	2.
	head	bergamot
	syl	essence of bergamot.
	def	a fragrant essential oil from the fruit rind of this plant, used in perfumery.
bergamot	3.
	syl	ber+ga+mot
	pron	<1bR:g*2mot>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean mint, that yields an oil similar to essence of bergamot.
wild bergamot	4.
	head	bergamot
	syl	wild bergamot.
	def	a North American plant, with clusters of purple flowers: family (labiates).
bergamot	5.
	syl	ber+ga+mot
	pron	<1bR:g*2mot>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of pear.
Bergdama	0.
	syl	Berg+da+ma
	pron	<2bR:g1da:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Damara}.
Bergen	1.
	syl	Ber+gen
	pron	Norwegian <1b@rg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Norway: chief city in medieval times. Pop.: 214019 (1974 est.).
Bergen	2.
	syl	Ber+gen
	pron	<1ber$x*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Mons}.
Bergerac	0.
	syl	Ber:ge:rac
	pron	French <berZ*1rak>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Cyrano de Bergerac}.
Friedrich	infl
	head	Bergius
	syl	Fried:rich
	pron	<1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Bergius	0.
	syl	Ber:gius
	pron	German <1bergjus>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1949, German chemist, who invented a process for producing oil by high-pressure hydrogenation of coal: Nobel prize for chemistry 1931.
Ingmar	1.
	head	Bergman
	syl	Ing:mar
	pron	<1iGmar>
	def	born 1918, Swedish film director, whose films include (1956), (1957), the trilogy (1961), (1962), and (1963), and (1966).
Ingrid	2.
	head	Bergman
	syl	Ing:rid.
	def	born 1915. Swedish film actress, working in Hollywood 1938-48; noted for her leading roles in many films, including (1942), (1943), (1956), and (1958).
bergschrund	ety	German: mountain crack
bergschrund	0.
	syl	berg+schrund
	pron	German <1berkSrunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a crevasse at the head of a glacier.
Henri Louis	infl
	head	Bergson
	syl	Hen:ri Louis
	pron	<?~ari 1lwi). 1859-1941, FrAnch philosophAr, who sought to bridgA thA gap bAtwAAn mAtaphysics and sciAncA. His main works arA>
	pos	n.
Bergson	0.
	syl	Berg:son
	pron	<1bR:gsN>, French <berk1scn>
	pos	n.
	usage	Memory and Matter 1896, trans. 1911
	def	and (1907, trans. 1911): Nobel prize for literature 1927. &- {Berg+son+i@.an} (b$z$:g#!s$$$un$I$$n)
Bergsonism	0.
	syl	Berg+son+ism
	pron	<1bR:gs*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophy of Bergson, which emphasizes duration as the basic element of experience and asserts the existence of a life-giving force that permeates the entire natural order. Compare {*'elan vital}.
berg wind	0.
	syl	berg wind
	pos	n.
	def	a hot dry wind in South Africa blowing from the plateau down to the coast.
Lavrenti Pavlovich	infl
	head	Beria
	syl	La:vren:ti Pa:vlo:vich
	pron	<la1vrjAntij> <1pavl*viC>
	pos	n.
Beria	0.
	syl	Be:ri:a
	pron	<1beri*>, Russian <1bjArij*>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1953, Soviet chief of secret police; killed by his associates shortly after Stalin's death.
beriberi	ety	C19: from Sinhalese, by reduplication from beri weakness
beriberi	0.
	syl	ber:i+ber:i
	pron	<2beri1beri>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease, endemic in E and S Asia, caused by dietary deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B\1). It affects the nerves to the limbs, producing pain, paralysis, and swelling.
Behring	alt
	head	Bering
	or	Bering
	syl	Beh:ring
	pron	<1beriG>, <1be*r->, Danish <1bA:rAG>
	pos	n.
Vitus	infl
	head	Bering
	syl	Vi:tus
	pron	<1vEtus>
	pos	n.
Bering	0.
	or	Behring
	syl	Ber:ing
	pron	<1beriG>, <1be*r->, Danish <1bA:rAG>
	pos	n.
	def	1681-1741, Danish navigator, who explored the N Pacific for the Russians and discovered Bering Island and the Bering Strait.
Bering Sea	0.
	syl	Ber:ing Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the N Pacific Ocean, between NE Siberia and Alaska. Area: about 2275000 sq. km (878000 sq. miles).
Bering Strait	0.
	syl	Ber:ing Strait
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Alaska and the Soviet Union, connecting the Bering Sea and the Arctic Ocean.
Luciano	infl
	head	Berio
	syl	Lu:cia:no
	pron	<lu1Ca:no>
	pos	n.
Berio	0.
	syl	Be:rio
	pron	Italian <1be:rjo>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Italian composer, noted esp. for works that exploit instrumental and vocal timbre and technique.
Svetlana	infl
	head	Beriosova
	syl	Svet:la:na
	pron	<svit1lan*>
	pos	n.
Beriosova	0.
	syl	Be:ri:o:so:va
	pron	<beri1*us*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, British ballet dancer, born in Russia.
berk	0.
	syl	berk
	pron	<bR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a variant spelling of {burk}.
Berkeleian	1.
	syl	Berke+le+ian
	pron	<ba:1kli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the philosophy of George Berkeley.
Berkeleian	2.
	syl	Berke+le+ian
	pron	<ba:1kli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of his teachings.
Berkeleianism	0.
	syl	Berke+le+ian+ism
	pron	<ba:1kli*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical system of George Berkeley, holding that objects exist only when perceived, that God's perception sustains the universe, and that matter is only the substratum in which these perceptions inhere, not an independent thing or quality.
Berkeley	H1.0.
	syl	Berke:ley
	pron	<1bR:kli>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W California, on San Francisco Bay: seat of the University of California. Pop.: 111637 (1973 est.).
Busby	infl
	head	Berkeley
	syl	Bus:by.
	pos	n.
Berkeley	H2.1.
	syl	Berke:ley
	pron	<1bR:kli>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1895-1976, U.S. dance director, noted esp. for his choreography of film musicals.
George	infl
	head	Berkeley
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Berkeley	H2.2.
	syl	Berke:ley
	pron	<1ba:kli>
	pos	n.
	def	1685-1753, Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop, whose system of subjective idealism was expounded in his works (1710) and (1713). He also wrote (1709).
Berkeley	H2.3.
	syl	Berke:ley
	pron	<1ba:k?!li>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Len@.nox (Randal Francis}) . born 1903, English composer.
berkelium	ety	C20: named after B#7erkeley %1, where it was discovered
berkelium	0.
	syl	ber+ke:li:um
	pron	<bR:1kEli*m>, <1bR:kli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic transuranic element produced by bombardment of americium. Symbol: Bk; atomic no.: 97; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%4%7Bk: 1400 years.
Berks	0.
	syl	Berks.
	pron	<ba:ks>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Berkshire.
Berkshire	1.
	syl	Berk+shire
	pron	<1ba:kSi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S England: the River Thames marks the N boundary and the {Berkshire Downs} occupy central parts. Administrative centre: Reading. Pop.: 659000 (1976 est.). Area: 1877 sq. km (725 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Berks}.
Berkshire	2.
	syl	Berk+shire
	pron	<1ba:kSi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of pork and bacon pig having a black body and white points.
berley	0.
	syl	ber+ley
	pron	<1bR:li>
	pos	n.
	def	an Austral. name for {ground bait}.
Gotz von	infl
	head	Berlichingen
	syl	G*"otz von
	pron	<g@ots fcn), callAd thA>
	pos	n.
berlin	1.
	syl	ber+lin
	pron	<b*1lin>, <1bR:lin>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	Also called: {berlin wool}. a fine wool yarn used for tapestry work, etc.
berlin	2.
	syl	ber+lin
	pron	<b*1lin>, <1bR:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-wheeled two-seated covered carriage, popular in the 18th century.
berlin	3.
	syl	ber+lin
	pron	<b*1lin>, <1bR:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a limousine with a glass partition between the front and rear seats. {~} Also called (for senses 2, 3): {ber+line} (b$$#!li$:n, #!b$z$:li$:n).
Berlin	H1.0.
	syl	Ber+lin
	pron	<b*:1lin>, German <ber1lEn>, German <ber1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Germany, divided since 1945 into the eastern sector, capital of East Germany, and the western sectors, which form an exclave in East German territory closely affiliated politically and economically with West Germany: a wall dividing the sectors was built in 1961 by the East German authorities to stop the flow of refugees from east to west; formerly the capital of Brandenburg, Prussia, and Germany. Pop.: (East Berlin) 1094496 (1975 est.); (West Berlin) 2047948 (1974 est.). &- {Ber+#!lin+er}
Irving	infl
	head	Berlin
	syl	Ir:ving.
	pos	n.
Berlin	H2.0.
	syl	Ber:lin
	pron	<b*:1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1888, U.S. composer and writer of lyrics, born in Russia. His musical comedies include (1946); his most popular song is
Enrico	infl
	head	Berlinguer
	syl	En:ri:co
	pron	<An1rEko>
	pos	n.
Berlinguer	0.
	syl	Ber:lin:guer
	pron	Italian <bArliG1gwer>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Italian politician; leader of the Italian Communist Party since 1972.
Hector	infl
	head	Berlioz
	syl	Hec:tor
	pron	<ek1tc:r>
	pos	n.
Berlioz	0.
	syl	Ber:li:oz
	pron	<1be*li2*uz>, French <ber1ljo:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1803-69, French composer, regarded as a pioneer of modern orchestration. His works include the cantata (1846), the operas (1856-59) and (1860-62), the (1830), and the oratorio (1854).
berm	ety	C18: from French berme, from Dutch berm, probably from Old Norse barmr #7brim 
berme	alt
	head	berm
	or	berm
	syl	berme
	pron	<bR:m>
	pos	n.
berm	1.
	or	berme
	syl	berm
	pron	<bR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow path or ledge at the edge of a slope, road, or canal.
berm	2.
	or	berme
	syl	berm
	pron	<bR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a narrow path or ledge between a moat and a rampart.
Bermejo	0.
	syl	Ber+me:jo
	pron	Spanish <bAr1mA$xo>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Argentina, rising in the northwest and flowing southeast to the Paraguay River. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles).
Bermuda	0.
	syl	Ber+mu+da
	pron	<b*1mju:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a British colony consisting of a group of over 300 coral islands ({The Bermudas}) in the NW Atlantic: discovered in 1515, first colonized by the British in 1684. Capital: Hamilton. Pop.: 62330 (1970). Area: 53 sq. km (20 sq. miles).
Bermudan	sub
	head	Bermuda
	or	Bermudian
	syl	Ber+1mu+dan
	pos	n. adj.
Bermudian	sub
	head	Bermuda
	or	Bermudan
	syl	Ber+1mu+di:an
	pos	n. adj.
Bermuda grass	0.
	syl	Ber+mu+da grass
	pos	n.
	def	a widely distributed grass, with wiry creeping rootstocks and several purplish spikes of flowers arising from a single point: used for lawns, pasturage, binding sand dunes, etc. Also called: {scutch grass, wire grass}.
Bermuda rig	0.
	syl	Ber+mu+da rig
	pos	n.
	def	a fore-and-aft sailing boat rig characterized by a tall mainsail ({Bermudian mainsail}) that tapers to a point. &- {Ber@.#!mu@.da-#!rigged}
Bermuda shorts	0.
	syl	Ber+mu+da shorts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	close-fitting shorts that come down to the knees. Also called: {Bermudas}.
Bern	1.
	syl	Bern
	pron	<bR:n>, German <bern>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Switzerland, in the W part, on the Aar River: entered the Swiss confederation in 1353 and became the capital in 1848. Pop.: 152800 (1975 est.).
Bern	2.
	syl	Bern
	pron	<bR:n>, German <bern>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of Switzerland, between the French frontier and the Bernese Alps. Capital: Bern. Pop.: 983296 (1970). Area: 6884 sq. km (2658 sq. miles). French name: {Berne} (b$ern).
Saint	infl
	head	Bernadette
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Bernadette	0.
	syl	Ber:na:dette
	pron	<2bR:n*1det>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1844-79, French peasant girl born in Lourdes, whose visions of the Virgin Mary led to the establishment of Lourdes as a centre of pilgrimage, esp. for the sick or crippled. Feast day: Feb. 18.
Jean Baptiste Jules	infl
	head	Bernadotte
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste Jules
	pron	<Z?~a>, <batist> <1Zyl>
	pos	n.
Bernadotte	0.
	syl	Ber:na:dotte
	pron	<1bR:n*2dot>, French <berna1dct>, <batist> <1Zyl>
	pos	n.
	def	1764-1844, French marshal under Napoleon; king of Norway and Sweden (1818-44) as Charles XIV.
Claude	infl
	head	Bernard
	syl	Claude
	pron	<klo:d>
	pos	n.
Bernard	1.
	syl	Ber:nard
	pron	French <ber1na:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-78, French physiologist, noted for his research on the action of secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver.
Saint	2.
	head	Bernard
	syl	Saint
	pron	<1b*:n*d>
	def	known as and the 923-1008, French monk who founded hospices in the Alpine passes.
Bernardine	1.
	syl	Ber+nard+ine
	pron	<1bR:n*din>, <-2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a monk of one of the reformed and stricter branches of the Cistercian order.
Bernardine	2.a.
	syl	Ber+nard+ine
	pron	<1bR:n*din>, <-2dEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this branch of the Cistercians.
Bernardine	2.b.
	syl	Ber+nard+ine
	pron	<1bR:n*din>, <-2dEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
Saint	infl
	head	Bernard of Clairvaux
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Bernard of Clairvaux	0.
	syl	Ber:nard of Clair+vaux
	pos	n.
	def	??1090-1153, French abbot and theologian, who founded the stricter branch of the Cistercians in 1115. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 1115. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** about 7250 sq. km (2800 sq. miles).
Basrah	infl
	head	Basra
	syl	Bas+rah
	pron	<1b@zr*>
	pos	n.
Busra	infl
	head	Basra
	or	Busrah
	syl	Bus+ra
	pron	<1b^sr*>
	pos	n.
Busrah	infl
	head	Basra
	or	Busra
	syl	Bus+rah
	pron	<1b^sr*>
	pos	n.
Basra	0.
	syl	Bas+ra
	pron	<1b@zr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Iraq, on the Shatt-al-Arab. Pop.: 310950 (1965).
bas-relief	ety	C17: from French, from Italian basso rilievo low relief; see #7base %2#7, relief 
bas-relief	0.
	syl	bas-re:lief
	pron	<2ba:ri1lEf>, <2b@s-> <1ba:ri2lEf>, <1b@s->
	pos	n.
	def	sculpture in low relief, in which the forms project slightly from the background but no part is completely detached from it. Also called (Italian): {basso rilievo}.
Bas-Rhin	0.
	syl	Bas-Rhin
	pron	French <ba> <1r?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE France in Alsace region.
Oberland	alt
	head	Bernese Alps
	or	Bernese Alps
	syl	O:ber+land
	pron	<1b*:nEz>
	pos	n.
Bernese Alps	0.
	or	Oberland
	syl	Ber+nese Alps
	pron	<1b*:nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in SW Switzerland, the N central part of the Alps. Highest peak: Finsteraarhorn, 4274 m (14024 ft.).
Sarah	infl
	head	Bernhardt
	syl	Sar:ah.
	pos	n.
Bernhardt	0.
	syl	Bern:hardt
	pron	<1bR:nha:t>, French <ber1na:r>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1844-1923, French actress, regarded as one of the greatest tragic actresses of all time.
bernicle goose	0.
	syl	ber+ni+cle goose
	pron	<1bR:nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {brent} or {barnacle goose}.
Piz	infl
	head	Bernina
	syl	Piz.
	pos	n.
Bernina	0.
	syl	Ber+ni+na
	pron	<b*1nEn*>, Italian <bAr1nEna>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Switzerland, the highest peak of the {Bernina Alps}, in the S Rhaetian Alps. Height: 4049 m (13284 ft.).
Bernina Pass	0.
	syl	Ber+ni+na Pass
	pos	n.
	def	a pass in the Alps between SE Switzerland and N Italy, east of Piz Bernina. Height: 2323 m (7622 ft.).
Giovanni Lorenzo	infl
	head	Bernini
	syl	Gio:van:ni Lo:ren:zo
	pron	<Jo1vanni> <lo1rentso>
	pos	n.
Bernini	0.
	syl	Ber:ni:ni
	pron	Italian <bAr1nEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1598-1680, Italian painter, architect, and sculptor: the greatest exponent of the Italian baroque.
Bernouilli	alt
	head	Bernoulli
	or	Bernoulli
	syl	Ber:nouil:li
	pron	French <bernu1ji>, German <ber1nuli>
	pos	n.
Daniel	1.
	head	Bernoulli
	syl	Da:niel
	pron	<da1njel>
	def	son of Jean Bernoulli. 1700-82, Swiss mathematician and physicist, who developed an early form of the kinetic theory of gases and stated the principle of conserva?!tion of energy in fluid dynamics.
Jacques	2.
	head	Bernoulli
	or	Jakob
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	def	1654-1705, Swiss mathematician, noted for his work on calculus and the theory of probability.
Bernoulli	3.
	or	Bernouilli
	syl	Ber:noul:li
	pron	French <bernu1ji>, German <ber1nuli>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Jean} (#f?~a) {Jo@.hann} (#!jo$:han). 1667-1748, Swiss mathematician who developed the calculus of variations.
law	alt
	head	Bernoulli's principle
	or	Bernoulli's principle
	syl	law
	pos	n.
Bernoulli's principle	0.
	or	law
	syl	Ber:noul:li's prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the principle that in a liquid flowing through a pipe the sum of the pressure energy, potential energy, and kinetic energy at any point is constant, provided no work is done on or by the liquid.
Leonard	infl
	head	Bernstein
	syl	Leon:ard.
	pos	n.
Bernstein	0.
	syl	Bern:stein
	pron	<1bR:nstIn>, <-stEn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, U.S. conductor and composer, whose works include (1949), the score of the musical (1957), and (1971).
berretta	0.
	syl	ber+ret+ta
	pron	<bi1ret*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {biretta}.
berry	ety	Old English berie; related to Old High German beri, Dutch bezie 
berries	infl
	head	berry
	syl	ber+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
berry	1.
	syl	ber+ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small edible fruits such as the blackberry and strawberry.
berry	2.
	syl	ber+ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an indehiscent fruit with two or more seeds and a fleshy pericarp, such as the grape or gooseberry.
berry	3.
	syl	ber+ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various seeds or dried kernels, such as a coffee bean.
berry	4.
	syl	ber+ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the egg of a lobster, crayfish, or similar animal.
berries	infl
	head	berry
	syl	ber+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
berrying	infl
	head	berry
	syl	ber+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
berried	infl
	head	berry
	syl	ber+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
berry	5.
	syl	ber+ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bear or produce berries.
berry	6.
	syl	ber+ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather or look for berries.
Chuck	infl
	head	Berry
	syl	Chuck.
	pos	n.
Berry	0.
	syl	Ber:ry
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1931, U.S. rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His many songs include (1956), (1958), (1958), and (recorded ??1958; released 1964).
bersagliere	ety	C19: from Italian, from bersaglio target, from Old French bersail, from berser to fire at
bersaglieri	infl
	head	bersagliere
	syl	ber+sa+glie:ri
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bersagliere	0.
	syl	ber+sa+glie:re
	pron	<2be*sa:1lje*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a rifle regiment in the Italian Army.
berseem	ety	from Arabic bars*_im, from Coptic bers*_im 
berseem	0.
	syl	ber+seem
	pron	<b*:1sEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean clover, grown as a forage crop and to improve the soil in the southwestern U.S. Also called: {Egyptian clover}.
berserk	ety	C19: Icelandic berserkr, from bj*"orn bear+ serkr shirt
berserk	1.
	syl	ber+serk
	pron	<b*1zR:k>, <-1sR:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	frenziedly violent or destructive (esp. in the phrase {go berserk}) . {~}
berserk	2.
	syl	ber+serk
	pron	<b*1zR:k>, <-1sR:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {ber+serk+er}. a member of a class of ancient Norse warriors who worked themselves into a frenzy before battle and fought with insane fury and courage.
berth	ety	C17: probably from #7bear %1#7+ {-#7th %1}
berth	1.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed or bunk in a vessel or train, usually narrow and fixed to a wall.
berth	2.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a place assigned to a ship at a mooring.
berth	3.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	sufficient distance from the shore or from other ships or objects for a ship to manoeuvre.
give a wide berth to	4.
	head	berth
	syl	give a wide berth to.
	def	to keep clear of; avoid.
berth	5.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	accommodation on a ship.
berth	6.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a job, esp. as a member of a ship's crew.
berth	7.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to assign a berth to (a vessel).
berth	8.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to dock (a vessel).
berth	9.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a sleeping place, as on a vessel or train.
berth	10.
	syl	berth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to pick up a mooring in an anchorage.
bertha	ety	C19: from French berthe, from Berthe, 8th-century Frankish queen, mother of Charle?!magne
bertha	0.
	syl	ber+tha
	pron	<1bR:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide deep capelike collar, often of lace, usually to cover up a low neckline.
Bertillon system	ety	named after Alphonse Bertillon (1853-1914), French detective
Bertillon system	0.
	syl	Ber+til+lon sys+tem
	pron	<1bR:ti2lon>, French <berti1j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a system formerly in use for identifying persons, esp. criminals, by means of a detailed record of physical characteristics.
Bernardo	infl
	head	Bertolucci
	syl	Ber:nar:do
	pron	<bAr1nardo>
	pos	n.
Bertolucci	0.
	syl	Ber:to:luc:ci
	pron	Italian <bArto1lutCi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, Italian film director: his films include (1969), (1970), and (1975).
Berwick	1.
	syl	Ber+wick
	pron	<1berik>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SE Scotland, now part of the Borders region.
Berwick-upon-Tweed	0.
	syl	Ber:wick-up:on-Tweed
	pron	<1berik> <*pon> <1twEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in N Northumberland at the mouth of the Tweed: much involved in border disputes between England and Scotland between the 12th and 16th centuries; neutral territory 1551-1885. Pop.: 11644 (1971). Also called: {Berwick}.
beryl	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin b*_eryllus, from Greek b*_erullos, of Indic origin
beryl	0.
	syl	ber+yl
	pron	<1beril>
	pos	n.
	def	a green, blue, yellow, or white hard mineral consisting of beryllium aluminium silicate in hexagonal crystalline form. It occurs principally in coarse granite and is the chief ore of beryllium. Emerald and aquamarine are trans?!parent varieties. Formula: Be\3Al\2Si\6O\1\8.
beryline	sub
	head	beryl
	syl	ber+yl+ine
	pos	adj.
beryllium	ety	C19: from Latin b*_eryllus, from Greek b*_erullos 
beryllium	0.
	syl	be+ryl+li:um
	pron	<be1rili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a corrosion-resistant toxic silvery-white metallic element that occurs chiefly in beryl and is used mainly in x-ray windows and in the manufacture of alloys. Symbol: Be; atomic no.: 4; atomic wt.: 9.012; valency: 2; relative density: 1.85; melting pt.: 1278?%C; boiling pt.: 2970?%C. Former name: {glucinum} or {glucinium}.
Berzelius	0.
	syl	Ber:ze:li:us
	pron	<b*1zEli*s>, Swedish <b@r1sA:lius>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {J*"ons Ja@.kob} (#!j@ons #!j$a$:k@$b). 1779-1848, Swedish chemist, who invented the present system of chemical symbols and formulas, discovered several elements, and determined the atomic and molecular weight of many substances.
Bes	0.
	syl	Bes
	pron	<bes>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Egyptian god represented as a grotesque hairy dwarf: the patron of music and pleasure.
Besancon	0.
	syl	Be+san+*,con
	pron	French <b*z?~a1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E France, on the Doubs River: university (1422). Pop.: 126187 (1975).
Annie	infl
	head	Besant
	syl	An:nie
	pos	n.
beseech	ety	C12: see #7be -#7, seek ; related to Old Frisian bes*_eka 
beseeches	infl
	head	beseech
	syl	be+seech:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beseeching	infl
	head	beseech
	syl	be+seech+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
besought	infl
	head	beseech
	or	beseeched
	syl	be+sought
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beseeched	infl
	head	beseech
	or	besought
	syl	be+seeched.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beseech	0.
	syl	be+seech
	pron	<bi1sEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask (someone) earnestly (to do something for something); beg.
beseecher	sub
	head	beseech
	syl	be+1seech+er
	pos	n.
beseeching	sub
	head	beseech
	syl	be+1seech+ing
	pos	adj.
beseechingly	sub
	head	beseech
	syl	be+1seech+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
beseem	0.
	syl	be+seem
	pron	<bi1sEm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be suitable for; befit.
besets	infl
	head	beset
	syl	be+sets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
besetting	infl
	head	beset
	syl	be+set+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beset	infl
	syl	be+set.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
beset	1.
	syl	be+set
	pron	<bi1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of dangers, temptations, or difficulties
	def	to trouble or harass constantly.
beset	2.
	syl	be+set
	pron	<bi1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround or attack from all sides.
beset	3.
	syl	be+set
	pron	<bi1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cover with, esp. with jewels.
besetter	sub
	head	beset
	syl	be+1set+ter
	pos	n.
besetting	0.
	syl	be+set+ting
	pron	<bi1setiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tempting, harassing, or assailing (esp. in the phrase {besetting sin}).
beshrew	ety	C14: see #7be -#7, {shrew %1}
beshrew	0.
	syl	be+shrew
	pron	<bi1Sru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to wish evil on; curse (used in mild oaths such as {beshrew me}).
beside	ety	Old English be s*_idan; see #7by, side 
beside	1.
	syl	be+side
	pron	<bi1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	next to; at, by, or to the side of.
beside	2.
	syl	be+side
	pron	<bi1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	as compared with.
beside	3.
	syl	be+side
	pron	<bi1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	away from; wide of.
	exam	1	beside the point.
beside	4.
	syl	be+side
	pron	<bi1sId>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	besides.
beside oneself	5.
	head	beside
	syl	beside oneself.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by with
	def	overwhelmed; overwrought.
	exam	1	beside oneself with grief.
beside	6.
	syl	be+side
	pron	<bi1sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	at, by, to, or along the side of something or someone.
besides	1.
	syl	be+sides
	pron	<bi1sIdz>
	pos	prep.
	def	apart from; even considering.
	exam	1	besides costing too much, the scheme is impractical.
besides	2.
	syl	be+sides
	pron	<bi1sIdz>
	pos	prep.
	usage	sentence connector
	def	anyway; moreover.
besides	3.
	syl	be+sides
	pron	<bi1sIdz>
	pos	adv.
	def	as well.
besiege	1.
	syl	be+siege
	pron	<bi1sEJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround (a fortified area, esp. a city) with military forces to bring about its surrender.
besiege	2.
	syl	be+siege
	pron	<bi1sEJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crowd round; hem in.
besiege	3.
	syl	be+siege
	pron	<bi1sEJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overwhelm, as with requests or queries.
besieger	sub
	head	besiege
	syl	be+1sieg+er
	pos	n.
besmear	1.
	syl	be+smear
	pron	<bi1smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smear over; daub.
besmear	2.
	syl	be+smear
	pron	<bi1smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sully; defile (often in the phrase {besmear (a person's) reputation) }.
besmirch	1.
	syl	be+smirch
	pron	<bi1smR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dirty; soil.
besmirch	2.
	syl	be+smirch
	pron	<bi1smR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the brightness or lustre of.
besmirch	3.
	syl	be+smirch
	pron	<bi1smR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sully (often in the phrase {besmirch (a person's) name) }.
besom	ety	Old English besma; related to Old High German besmo broom
besom	1.
	syl	be+som
	pron	<1bEz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a broom, esp. one made of a bundle of twigs tied to a handle.
besom	2.
	syl	be+som
	pron	<1bEz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Curling.
	def	a broom or brush used to sweep the ice in front of the stone to make it slide farther.
besom	3.
	syl	be+som
	pron	<1bEz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a derogatory term (chiefly northern Brit. dialect) for a {woman. ~}
besom	4.
	syl	be+som
	pron	<1bEz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	to sweep with a besom.
besotted	1.
	syl	be+sot+ted
	pron	<bi1sotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupefied with drink; intoxicated.
besotted	2.
	syl	be+sot+ted
	pron	<bi1sotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	infatuated; doting.
besotted	3.
	syl	be+sot+ted
	pron	<bi1sotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish; muddled.
besought	0.
	syl	be+sought
	pron	<bi1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {beseech}.
bespangle	0.
	syl	be+span+gle
	pron	<bi1sp@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or adorn with or as if with spangles.
bespatter	1.
	syl	be+spat+ter
	pron	<bi1sp@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to splash all over, as with dirty water.
bespatter	2.
	syl	be+spat+ter
	pron	<bi1sp@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defile; slander; besmirch.
bespeaks	infl
	head	bespeak
	syl	be+speaks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespeaking	infl
	head	bespeak
	syl	be+speak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespoke spoken	infl
	head	bespeak
	or	bespoke
	syl	be+spoke; +spo+ken
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespoke	infl
	head	bespeak
	or	bespoke spoken
	syl	be+spoke.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespeak	1.
	syl	be+speak
	pron	<bi1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage, request, or ask for in advance.
bespeak	2.
	syl	be+speak
	pron	<bi1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or suggest.
	exam	1	this act bespeaks kindness.
bespeak	3.
	syl	be+speak
	pron	<bi1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to speak to; address.
bespeak	4.
	syl	be+speak
	pron	<bi1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to foretell.
bespectacled	0.
	syl	be+spec+ta+cled
	pron	<bi1spekt*kLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing spectacles.
bespoke	1.
	syl	be+spoke
	pron	<bi1sp*uk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	of a suit, jacket, etc.
	def	made to the customer's specifications.
bespoke	2.
	syl	be+spoke
	pron	<bi1sp*uk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	making or selling such suits, jackets, etc..
	exam	1	a bespoke tailor.
bespreads	infl
	head	bespread
	syl	be+spreads
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespreading	infl
	head	bespread
	syl	be+spread+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespread	infl
	syl	be+spread.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bespread	0.
	syl	be+spread
	pron	<bi1spred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a surface) with something.
besprent	ety	C14: past participle of Old English besprengan to #7besprinkle 
besprent	0.
	syl	be+sprent
	pron	<bi1sprent>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	sprinkled over.
besprinkle	0.
	syl	be+sprin+kle
	pron	<bi1spriGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle all over with liquid, powder, etc.
Bessarabia	0.
	syl	Bes+sa+ra+bi:a
	pron	<2bes*1rAbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the SW Soviet Union, mostly in the Moldavian SSR: long disputed by the Turks and Russians; a province of Rumania from 1918 until 1940. Area: about 44300 sq. km (17100 sq. miles).
Friedrich Wilhelm	infl
	head	Bessel
	syl	Frie:drich Wil:helm
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Bessel	0.
	syl	Bes:sel
	pron	<1besL>
	pos	n.
	def	1784-1846, German astronomer and mathematician. He made the first authenticated measurement of a star's distance from the earth (1841) and systematized a series of mathematical functions used in physics.
Bessemer converter	0.
	syl	Bes+se+mer con+vert+er
	pron	<1besim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a refractory-lined furnace used to convert pig iron into steel by the Bessemer process.
Bessemer process	ety	C19: named after Sir Henry Bessemer (1813-98), English engineer
Bessemer process	1.
	syl	Bes+se+mer pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a process for producing steel by blowing air through molten pig iron at about 1250?%C in a Bessemer converter: silicon, manganese, and phosphorus impurities are removed and the carbon content is controlled.
Bessemer process	2.
	syl	Bes+se+mer pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a similar process for removing sulphur and iron from copper matte.
best	ety	Old English betst; related to Gothic batista, Old High German bezzist 
best	1.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	adj.
	def	the superlative of {good}.
best	2.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	adj.
	def	most excellent of a particular group, category, etc.
best	3.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	adj.
	def	most suitable, advantageous, desirable, attractive, etc.
the best part of	4.
	head	best
	syl	the best part of.
	def	most of.
	exam	1	the best part of an hour.
put one's best foot forward	5.
	head	best
	syl	put one's best foot forward.
	def	to do one's utmost to make progress.
best	6.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	adv.
	def	the superlative of {well}.
best	7.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a manner surpassing all others; most excellently, advantageously, attractively, etc.
best	8.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	def	in or to the greatest degree or extent; most.
	exam	1	the best-loved hero.
as best one can	9.
	head	best
	or	may
	syl	as best one can
	def	as effectively as possible within one's limitations.
had best	10.
	head	best
	syl	had best.
	def	would be wise, sensible, etc., to.
	exam	1	you had best go now.
the best	11.
	head	best
	syl	the best.
	def	the most outstanding or excellent person, thing, or group in a category.
best	12.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by at
	def	the most excellent, pleasing, or skilled quality or condition.
	exam	1	journalism at its best.
best	13.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	the most effective effort of which a person or group is capable.
	exam	1	even their best was inadequate.
best	14.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	a winning majority.
	exam	1	the best of three games.
best	15.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {all the best}. best wishes.
	exam	1	she sent him her best.
best	16.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's smartest outfit of clothing.
best	17.a.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	in the most favourable interpretation.
best	17.b.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	under the most favourable conditions.
best	18.a.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	for an ultimately good outcome.
best	18.b.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	with good intentions.
	exam	1	he meant it for the best.
get	19.
	head	best
	or	have the best of
	syl	get
	def	to surpass, defeat, or outwit; better.
give (someone) the best	20.
	head	best
	syl	give (someone) the best.
	def	to concede (someone's) superi?!ority.
make the best of	21.
	head	best
	syl	make the best of.
	def	to cope as well as possible in the unfavourable circumstances of (often in the phrases {make the best of a bad job, make the best of it}) .
six of the best	22.
	head	best
	syl	six of the best.
	qual	Informal.
	def	six strokes with a cane on the buttocks or hand. {~}
best	23.
	syl	best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain the advantage over or defeat.
Charles Herbert	infl
	head	Best
	syl	Charles Her:bert.
	pos	n.
Best	0.
	syl	Best
	pron	<best>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1978, Canadian physiolo?!gist: associated with Banting and Macleod in their discovery of insulin in 1922.
best-ball	0.
	syl	best-ball
	pos	adj.
	qual	Golf.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a match in which one player competes against the best individual totals of two or more other players at each hole.
bestead	ety	C13: see #7be -#7, stead 
besteads	infl
	head	bestead
	syl	be+steads
	pos	vb.
besteading	infl
	head	bestead
	syl	be+stead+ing
	pos	vb.
besteaded steaded	infl
	head	bestead
	or	bestead
	syl	be+stead+ed; +stead+ed
	pos	vb.
bestead	infl
	or	besteaded steaded
	syl	be+stead.
	pos	vb.
bestead	1.
	syl	be+stead
	pron	<bi1sted>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to help; avail.
bestead	2.
	syl	be+stead
	pron	<bi1sted>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	also
	def	placed; situated.
best end	0.
	syl	best end
	pos	n.
	def	the end of the neck of lamb, pork, etc., nearest to the ribs.
best girl	0.
	syl	best girl
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	one's sweetheart.
bestial	ety	C14: from Late Latin besti*_alis, from Latin bestia #7beast 
bestial	1.
	syl	bes+ti:al
	pron	<1besti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	brutal or savage.
bestial	2.
	syl	bes+ti:al
	pron	<1besti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually depraved; carnal.
bestial	3.
	syl	bes+ti:al
	pron	<1besti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in refinement; brutish.
bestial	4.
	syl	bes+ti:al
	pron	<1besti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a beast.
bestially	sub
	head	bestial
	syl	bes+ti:al+ly
	pos	adv.
bestialities	infl
	head	bestiality
	syl	bes+ti+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bestiality	1.
	syl	bes+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<2besti1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	bestial behaviour, character, or action.
bestiality	2.
	syl	bes+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<2besti1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual activity between a person and an animal.
bestialise	alt
	head	bestialize
	or	bestialize
	syl	bes+ti+al+ise
	pron	<1besti*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestialize	0.
	or	bestialise
	syl	bes+ti+al+ize
	pron	<1besti*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bestial or brutal.
bestiaries	infl
	head	bestiary
	syl	bes+ti+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bestiary	0.
	syl	bes+ti+ar:y
	pron	<1besti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a moralizing medieval collection of descriptions of real and/or mythical animals.
bestirs	infl
	head	bestir
	syl	be+stirs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestirring	infl
	head	bestir
	syl	be+stir+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestirred	infl
	head	bestir
	syl	be+stirred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestir	0.
	syl	be+stir
	pron	<bi1stR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (oneself, or, rarely, another person) to become active; rouse.
best man	0.
	syl	best man
	pos	n.
	def	the (male) attendant of the bridegroom at a wedding.
bestow	1.
	syl	be+stow
	pron	<bi1st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present (a gift) or confer (an award or honour).
bestow	2.
	syl	be+stow
	pron	<bi1st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to apply (energy, resources, etc.).
bestow	3.
	syl	be+stow
	pron	<bi1st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to house (a person) or store (goods, etc.).
bestowal	sub
	head	bestow
	or	bestowment
	syl	be+1stow+al
	pos	n.
bestowment	sub
	head	bestow
	or	bestowal
	syl	be+1stow+ment
	pos	n.
bestower	sub
	head	bestow
	syl	be+1stow+er
	pos	n.
bestrews	infl
	head	bestrew
	syl	be+strews
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestrewing	infl
	head	bestrew
	syl	be+strew+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestrewed strewn	infl
	head	bestrew
	or	bestrewed
	syl	be+strewed; +strewn
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestrewed	infl
	head	bestrew
	or	bestrewed strewn
	syl	be+strewed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bestrew	0.
	syl	be+strew
	pron	<bi1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter or be scattered over (a surface).
bestrides	infl
	head	bestride
	syl	be+strides
	pos	vb.
bestriding	infl
	head	bestride
	syl	be+strid+ing
	pos	vb.
bestrode	infl
	head	bestride
	syl	be+strode
	pos	vb.
bestride	1.
	syl	be+stride
	pron	<bi1strId>
	pos	vb.
	usage	+
	def	to have or put a leg on either side of.
bestride	2.
	syl	be+stride
	pron	<bi1strId>
	pos	vb.
	usage	+
	def	to extend across; span.
bestride	3.
	syl	be+stride
	pron	<bi1strId>
	pos	vb.
	usage	+
	def	to stride over or across.
best seller	1.
	syl	best sell+er
	pos	n.
	def	a book, gramophone record, or other product that has sold in great numbers, esp. over a short period.
best seller	2.
	syl	best sell+er
	pos	n.
	def	the author of one or more such books, etc.
bet	ety	C16: probably short for #7abet 
bet	1.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement between two parties that a sum of money or other stake will be paid by the loser to the party who correctly predicts the outcome of an event.
bet	2.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	the money or stake risked.
bet	3.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	the predicted result in such an agreement.
	exam	1	his bet was that the horse would win.
bet	4.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, event, etc., considered as likely to succeed or occur.
	exam	1	it's a good bet that they will succeed.
bet	5.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	a course of action (esp. in the phrase {one's best bet}) .
bet	6.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an opinion; view.
	exam	1	my bet is that you've been up to no good.
bet	7.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on or against
	def	to make or place a bet with (a person or persons).
bet	8.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stake (money, etc.) in a bet.
bet	9.
	syl	bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to predict (a certain outcome).
	exam	1	I bet she fails.
you bet	10.
	head	bet
	syl	you bet.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of course; naturally.
bet	0.
	syl	bet.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	between.
beta	ety	from Greek b*_eta, from Hebrew; see #7beth 
beta	1.
	syl	be:ta
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second letter in the Greek alphabet (#GB or #Gb), a consonant, transliterated as
beta	2.
	syl	be:ta
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second highest grade or mark, as in an examination.
beta	3.a.
	syl	be:ta
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	involving or relating to electrons.
	exam	1	beta emitter.
beta	3.b.
	syl	be:ta
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to one of two or more allotropes or crystal structures of a solid.
	exam	1	beta iron.
beta	3.c.
	syl	be:ta
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to one of two or more isomeric forms of a chemical compound.
Beta	0.
	syl	Be:ta
	pron	<1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by the genitive case of a specified constellation
	def	the second brightest star in a constellation.
	exam	1	Beta Persei.
beta decay	0.
	syl	be:ta de+cay
	pos	n.
	def	the radioactive transformation of an atomic nucleus accompanying the emission of an electron. It involves unit change of atomic number but none in mass number. Also called: {beta transformation} {process}.
beta globulin	0.
	syl	be:ta glob:u+lin
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {transferrin}.
betaine	ety	C19: from New Latin B*_eta beet+-#7ine %2
betaine	0.
	syl	be+ta+ine
	pron	<1bEt*2En>, <-in>, <bi1tAEn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-tasting alkaloid that occurs in the sugar beet and other plants and in animals. Formula: C\5H\1\1NO\2.
beta iron	0.
	syl	be:ta i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmagnetic allotrope of pure iron stable between 770?%C and 910?%C.
betakes	infl
	head	betake
	syl	be+takes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
betaking	infl
	head	betake
	syl	be+tak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
betook	infl
	head	betake
	syl	be+took
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
betaken	infl
	head	betake
	syl	be+tak+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
betake oneself	1.
	head	betake
	syl	betake oneself.
	def	to go; move.
betake	2.
	syl	be+take
	pron	<bi1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to apply (oneself) to.
beta particle	0.
	syl	be:ta par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a high-speed electron or positron emitted by a nucleus during radioactive decay or nuclear fission.
beta ray	0.
	syl	be:ta ray
	pos	n.
	def	a stream of beta particles.
wave	alt
	head	beta rhythm
	or	beta rhythm
	syl	wave
	pos	n.
beta rhythm	0.
	or	wave
	syl	be:ta rhythm
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the normal electrical activity of the cerebral cortex, occurring at a frequency of 13 to 30 hertz and detectable with an electroencephalograph. See also {brain wave}.
betatron	0.
	syl	be+ta+tron
	pron	<1bEt*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of particle accelerator for producing high-energy beams of electrons, having an alternating magnetic field to keep the electrons in a circular orbit of fixed radius and accelerate them by magnetic induction. It produces energies of up to about 300 MeV.
betel	ety	C16: from Portuguese, from Malayalam vettila 
betel	0.
	syl	be+tel
	pron	<1bEtL>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian piperaceous climbing plant, the leaves of which are chewed, with the betel nut, by the peoples of SE Asia.
Betelgeuse	ety	from French, from Arabic b*_it al-jauz*_a', literally: shoulder of the giant, that is, of Orion
Betelgeux	alt
	head	Betelgeuse
	or	Betelgeuse
	syl	Be+tel+geux
	pron	<2bEtL1JR:z>, <1bEtL2JR:z>
	pos	n.
Betelgeuse	0.
	or	Betelgeux
	syl	Be+tel+geuse
	pron	<2bEtL1JR:z>, <1bEtL2JR:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable red supergiant, Alpha Orionis: the second brightest star in the constellation Orion. Distance: 260 light years; diameter: 330-460 times solar diameter.
betel nut	0.
	syl	be+tel nut
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the betel palm, chewed with betel leaves and lime by people in S and SE Asia as a digestive stimulant and narcotic.
betel palm	0.
	syl	be+tel palm
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian feather palm, with scarlet or orange fruits. See {betel nut}.
bete noire	ety	literally: black beast
betes noires	infl
	head	bete noire
	syl	b*^etes noires
	pron	<bet> <1nwa:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bete noire	0.
	syl	b*^ete noire
	pron	French. <bet> <1nwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that one particularly dislikes or dreads.
beth	ety	from Hebrew b*_eth-, bayith house
beth	0.
	syl	beth
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	the second letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800060) transliterated as
Bethany	0.
	syl	Beth:a+ny
	pron	<1beT*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a village on the west bank of the River Jordan, near Jerusalem at the foot of the Mount of Olives: in the New Testament, the home of Lazarus and the lodging place of Jesus during Holy Week.
Hans Albrecht	infl
	head	Bethe
	syl	Hans Al:brecht
	pron	<hans 1albre*,ct). born 1906, U.S. physicist, born in GArmany, notAd for his rAsAarch on astrophysics and nuclAar physics: NobAl prizA for physics 1967>
	pos	n.
Bethel	ety	C17: from Hebrew b*_eth '*_El house of God
Bethel	1.
	syl	Beth+el
	pron	<1beT*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town on the west bank of the River Jordan, near Jerusalem: in the Old Testament, the place where the dream of Jacob occurred (Genesis 28:19).
Bethel	2.
	syl	Beth+el
	pron	<1beT*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a chapel of any of certain Nonconformist Christian sects.
Bethel	3.
	syl	Beth+el
	pron	<1beT*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a seamen's chapel.
Bethesda	1.
	syl	Be+thes+da
	pron	<b*1Tezd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a pool in Jerusalem reputed to have healing powers, where a paralytic was healed by Jesus (John 5:2).
Bethesda	2.
	syl	Be+thes+da
	pron	<b*1Tezd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chapel of any of certain Nonconformist Christian sects.
bethinks	infl
	head	bethink
	syl	be+thinks
	pos	vb.
bethinking	infl
	head	bethink
	syl	be+think+ing
	pos	vb.
bethought	infl
	head	bethink
	syl	be+thought.
	pos	vb.
bethink	1.
	syl	be+think
	pron	<bi1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to cause (oneself) to consider or meditate.
bethink	2.
	syl	be+think
	pron	<bi1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to remind (oneself).
Bethlehem	0.
	syl	Beth+le+hem
	pron	<1beTli2hem>, <-li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town on the west bank of the River Jordan, near Jerusalem: birthplace of Jesus and early home of King David.
Theobald von	infl
	head	Bethmann Hollweg
	syl	The:o:bald von
	pron	<1tA:obalt> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Bethmann Hollweg	0.
	syl	Beth:mann Holl:weg
	pron	German <1bA:tman> <1hclvA:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1921, chancellor of Germany (1909-17).
bethought	0.
	syl	be+thought
	pron	<bi1Tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense and past participle of {bethink}.
Bethsaida	0.
	syl	Beth+sai+da
	pron	<beT1sAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined town in N Israel, near the N shore of the Sea of Galilee.
betide	ety	C13: see #7be -#7, {tide %2}
betide	0.
	syl	be+tide
	pron	<bi1tId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to happen or happen to; befall (often in the phrase {woe betide (someone}) ) {}.
betimes	ety	C14 bitimes; see #7by, time 
betimes	1.
	syl	be+times
	pron	<bi1tImz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in good time; early.
betimes	2.
	syl	be+times
	pron	<bi1tImz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in a short time; soon.
betise	ety	French, from b*^ete foolish, from b*^ete (n.) stupid person, #7beast 
betise	0.
	syl	b*^e+tise
	pron	<be1tEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	folly or lack of perception.
Betjeman	0.
	syl	Bet:je:man
	pron	<1beC*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. born 1906, English poet, noted for his nostalgic and humorous verse and essays and for his concern for the preservation of historic buildings, esp. of the Victorian era. Appointed poet laureate 1972.
betoken	1.
	syl	be+to+ken
	pron	<bi1t*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate; signify.
	exam	1	black clothes betoken mourning.
betoken	2.
	syl	be+to+ken
	pron	<bi1t*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portend; augur.
betony	ety	C14: from Old French betoine, from Latin betonica, variant of vettonica, probably named after the Vettones, an ancient Iberian tribe
betonies	infl
	head	betony
	syl	bet:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
betony	1.
	syl	bet:o+ny
	pron	<1bet*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, (or with a spike of reddish-purple flowers, formerly used in medicine and dyeing: family (labiates).
betony	2.
	syl	bet:o+ny
	pron	<1bet*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related plants of the genus
wood betony	3.
	head	betony
	syl	wood betony.
	def	a North American scrophulariaceous plant, See also {lousewort}.
betook	0.
	syl	be+took
	pron	<bi1tuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {betake}.
betray	ety	C13: from #7be -#7+ trayen, from Old French trair, from Latin tr*_adere 
betray	1.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aid an enemy of (one's nation, friend, etc.); be a traitor to.
	exam	1	to betray one's country.
betray	2.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand over@T or @T expose@T (one's@T nation,@T friend,@T etc.)@T treacherously to an enemy.
betray	3.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disclose (a secret, confidence, etc.) treacherously.
betray	4.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break (a promise) or be disloyal to (a person's trust).
betray	5.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disappoint the expectations of; fail.
	exam	1	his tired legs betrayed him.
betray	6.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show signs of; indicate.
	exam	1	if one taps china, the sound betrays any faults.
betray	7.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal unintentionally.
	exam	1	his grin betrayed his satisfaction.
betray oneself	8.
	head	betray
	syl	betray oneself.
	def	to reveal one's true character, intentions, etc.
betray	9.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead astray; deceive.
betray	10.
	syl	be+tray
	pron	<bi1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to seduce and then forsake (a woman).
betrayal	sub
	head	betray
	syl	be+1tray+al
	pos	n.
betrayer	sub
	head	betray
	syl	be+1tray+er
	pos	n.
betroth	ety	C14 betreuthen, from #7be -#7+ treuthe #7troth, truth 
betroth	0.
	syl	be+troth
	pron	<bi1tr*u@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to promise to marry or to give in marriage.
betrothal	1.
	syl	be+troth+al
	pron	<bi1tr*u@d*l>
	pos	n.
	def	engagement to be married.
betrothal	2.
	syl	be+troth+al
	pron	<bi1tr*u@d*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a mutual promise to marry.
betrothed	1.
	syl	be+trothed
	pron	<bi1tr*u@dd>
	pos	adj.
	def	engaged to be married.
	exam	1	he was betrothed to her.
betrothed	2.
	syl	be+trothed
	pron	<bi1tr*u@dd>
	pos	n.
	def	the person to whom one is engaged; fianc*'e or fianc*'ee.
betta	ety	C19: from New Latin, of unknown origin
betta	0.
	syl	bet+ta
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fighting fish}.
better	ety	Old English betera; related to Old Norse betri, Gothic batiza, Old High German beziro 
better	H1.1.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adj.
	def	the comparative of {good}.
better	H1.2.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adj.
	def	more excellent than other members of a particular group, category, etc.
better	H1.3.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adj.
	def	more suitable, advantageous, attractive, etc.
better	H1.4.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adj.
	def	im?!proved in health.
better	H1.5.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully recovered in health.
better off	6.
	head	better
	syl	better off.
	def	in more favourable circumstances, esp. financially.
the better part of	7.
	head	better
	syl	the better part of.
	def	a large part of.
	exam	1	the better part of a day.
better	H1.8.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adv.
	def	the comparative of {well}.
better	H1.9.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a more excellent manner; more advantageously, attractively, etc.
better	H1.10.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or to a greater degree or extent; more.
	exam	1	she is better loved than her sister.
go one better	11.
	head	better
	syl	go one better.
	qual	Brit. intr.; U.S. tr.
	def	to outdo (a person) or improve upon (someone else's effort).
had better	12.
	head	better
	syl	had better.
	def	would be wise, sensible, etc. to.
	exam	1	I had better be off.
know better than to	13.
	head	better
	syl	know better than to.
	def	not to be so stupid as to.
better	H1.14.a.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to change one's course of action after reconsideration.
better	H1.14.b.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to rate more highly.
the better	15.
	head	better
	syl	the better.
	def	something that is the more excellent, useful, etc., of two such things.
better	H1.16.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a person who is superior, esp. in social standing or ability.
all the better for	17.
	head	better
	syl	all the better for.
	def	improved as a result of.
all the better to	18.
	head	better
	syl	all the better to.
	def	more suitable to.
for better for worse	19.
	head	better
	syl	for better for worse.
	def	whatever the subsequent events or changes may be.
for the better	20.
	head	better
	syl	for the better.
	def	by way of improvement.
	exam	1	a change for the better.
get the better of	21.
	head	better
	syl	get the better of.
	def	to defeat, outwit, or surpass.
better	H1.22.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become better.
better	H1.23.
	syl	bet+ter
	pron	<1bet*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve upon; surpass.
better half	0.
	syl	bet+ter half
	pos	n.
	qual	Humorous.
	def	one's spouse.
betterment	1.
	syl	bet+ter+ment
	pron	<1bet*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a change for the better; improvement.
betterment	2.
	syl	bet+ter+ment
	pron	<1bet*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an improvement effected on real property that enhances the value of the property.
Ugo	infl
	head	Betti
	syl	U:go
	pron	<1u:go>
	pos	n.
Betti	0.
	syl	Bet:ti
	pron	Italian <1bAtti>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1953, Italian writer, noted esp. for his plays, including (1927), (1949), and (1951).
betting shop	0.
	syl	bet+ting shop
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a licensed bookmaker's premises not on a racecourse.
betulaceous	ety	C19: from Latin betula birch
betulaceous	0.
	syl	bet:u+la+ceous
	pron	<2betju1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mostly N temperate catkin-bearing trees and shrubs such as birch and alder, some species of which reach the northern limits of tree growth.
between	ety	Old English betw*_eonum; related to Gothic tweihnai two together; see #7two, twain #e Usage. In careful usage, between is restricted to cases where only two objects, possibilities, etc., are concerned. Where three or more are involved, among is used. An exception to this rule is made in cases when not more than two of the things covered by between need be involved at any one time: treaties were drawn up between the nations. Grammatically, between is a preposition and for this reason, between you and I is incorrect, although the mistake is usually the result of an attempt to be correct. The proper construction is between you and me. And, not or, is the connector that should be used after between: she had to choose between staying and (not or) leaving immediately.
between	1.
	syl	be+tween
	pron	<bi1twEn>
	pos	prep.
	def	at a point or in a region intermediate to two other points in space, times, degrees, etc.
between	2.
	syl	be+tween
	pron	<bi1twEn>
	pos	prep.
	def	in combination; together.
	exam	1	between them, they saved enough money to buy a car.
between	3.
	syl	be+tween
	pron	<bi1twEn>
	pos	prep.
	def	confined or restricted to.
	exam	1	between you and me.
between	4.
	syl	be+tween
	pron	<bi1twEn>
	pos	prep.
	def	indicating a reciprocal relation or comparison.
	exam	1	an argument between a man and his wife.
between	5.
	syl	be+tween
	pron	<bi1twEn>
	pos	prep.
	def	indicating two or more alternatives.
	exam	1	a choice between going now and staying all night.
between	6.
	syl	be+tween
	pron	<bi1twEn>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	between one specified thing and another.
	exam	1	two houses with a garage between.
betweenwhiles	alt
	head	betweentimes
	or	betweentimes
	syl	be+tween+whiles
	pos	adv.
betweentimes	0.
	or	betweenwhiles
	syl	be+tween+times
	pron	<bi1twEn2tImz>
	pos	adv.
	def	between other activities; during intervals.
betwixt	ety	Old English betwix; related to Old High German zwiski two each
betwixt	1.
	syl	be+twixt
	pron	<bi1twikst>
	pos	prep. adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {between}.
betwixt and between	2.
	head	betwixt
	syl	betwixt and between.
	def	in an intermediate, indecisive, or middle position.
Beulah	ety	Hebrew, literally: married woman
Beulah	0.
	syl	Beu+lah
	pron	<1bju:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the land of Israel (Isaiah 62:4).
Beuthen	0.
	syl	Beu+then
	pron	<1bcitN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bytom}.
BeV	ety	C20: from b(illion) e(lectron) v(olts) 
BeV	0.
	syl	BeV
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	gigaelectronvolts (GeV).
Aneurin	infl
	head	Bevan
	syl	A:neu:rin
	pron	<*1nI%@rin>
	pos	n.
Bevan	0.
	syl	Bev:an
	pron	<1bev*n>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1897-1960, British Labour statesman, born in Wales: noted for his oratory. As minister of health (1945-51) he introduced the National Health Service (1948).
bevatron	ety	C20: from B#7e V#7+ -#7tron 
bevatron	0.
	syl	bev:a+tron
	pron	<1bev*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a proton synchrotron at the University of California.
bevel	ety	C16: from Old French bevel (unattested), from ba*"if, from baer to gape; see {#7bay %1}
bevel	1.a.
	syl	bev+el
	pron	<1bevL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cant}. a surface that meets another at an angle other than a right angle. Compare { {chamfer} (sense 1).}
bevel	2.
	syl	bev+el
	pron	<1bevL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be inclined; slope.
bevel	3.
	syl	bev+el
	pron	<1bevL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a bevel on (a piece of timber, etc.).
bevel gear	0.
	syl	bev+el gear
	pos	n.
	def	a gear having teeth cut into a conical surface. Two such gears mesh together to transmit power between two shafts at an angle to each other.
bevel square	0.
	syl	bev+el square
	pos	n.
	def	a woodworker's square with an adjustable arm that can be set to mark out an angle or to check the slope of a surface.
beverage	ety	C13: from Old French bevrage, from beivre to drink, from Latin bibere 
beverage	0.
	syl	bev+er+age
	pron	<1bev*riJ>, <1bevriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any drink, usually other than water.
William Henry	infl
	head	Beveridge
	syl	Wil:liam Hen:ry
	pos	n.
Beveridge	0.
	syl	Bev:e:ridge
	pron	<1bev*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Beveridge. 1879-1963, British economist, whose (1942) formed the basis of social-security legislation in Britain.
Beverly Hills	0.
	syl	Bev+er+ly Hills
	pron	<1bev*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California, near Los Angeles: famous as the home of film stars. Pop.: 33416 (1970).
Ernest	infl
	head	Bevin
	syl	Er:nest.
	pos	n.
Bevin	0.
	syl	Bev:in
	pron	<1bevin>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1951, British Labour statesman and trade unionist, who was largely responsible for the creation of the Transport and General Workers' Union (1922): minister of labour (1940-45); foreign secretary (1945-51).
bevvy	ety	probably from Old French bevee, buvee drinking
bevvies	infl
	head	bevvy
	syl	bev+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bevvy	1.
	syl	bev+vy
	pron	<1bevi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	def	a drink, esp. an alcoholic one.
	exam	1	we had a few bevvies last night.
bevvy	2.
	syl	bev+vy
	pron	<1bevi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	def	a night of drinking.
bevy	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
bevies	infl
	head	bevy
	syl	bev:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bevy	1.
	syl	bev:y
	pron	<1bevi>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of quails.
bevy	2.
	syl	bev:y
	pron	<1bevi>
	pos	n.
	def	a group, esp. of girls.
bevy	3.
	syl	bev:y
	pron	<1bevi>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of roedeer.
bewail	0.
	syl	be+wail
	pron	<bi1wAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express great sorrow over (a person or thing); lament.
bewailer	sub
	head	bewail
	syl	be+1wail+er
	pos	n.
bewailingly	sub
	head	bewail
	syl	be+1wail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
beware	ety	C13 be war, from #7be (imperative)+ war #7wary 
beware	0.
	syl	be+ware
	pron	<bi1we*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	infinitive, often foll. by of
	def	to be cautious or wary (of); be on one's guard (against).
Thomas	infl
	head	Bewick
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Bewick	0.
	syl	Bew:ick
	pron	<1bju:ik>
	pos	n.
	def	1753-1828, English wood engraver; his best-known works are (1789), a large woodcut, (1818), and his (1797-1804).
bewilder	ety	C17: see #7be -#7, {wilder }
bewilder	1.
	syl	be+wil+der
	pron	<bi1wild*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse utterly; puzzle.
bewilder	2.
	syl	be+wil+der
	pron	<bi1wild*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cause to become lost.
bewilderingly	sub
	head	bewilder
	syl	be+1wil+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bewilderment	sub
	head	bewilder
	syl	be+1wil+der+ment
	pos	n.
bewitch	ety	C13 bewicchen; see #7be -#7, witch 
bewitch	1.
	syl	be+witch
	pron	<bi1wiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract and fascinate; enchant.
bewitch	2.
	syl	be+witch
	pron	<bi1wiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast a spell over.
bewitchingly	sub
	head	bewitch
	syl	be+1witch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bewray	ety	C13: from #7be -#7+ Old English wr*_egan to accuse; related to Gothic wr*_ohjan 
bewray	0.
	syl	be+wray
	pron	<bi1rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {betray}.
bewrayer	sub
	head	bewray
	syl	be+1wray+er
	pos	n.
Bexhill(-on-Sea)	0.
	syl	Bex:hill(-on-Sea)
	pron	<2beks1hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in S England, in East Sussex on the English Channel. Pop.: 32849 (1971).
Bexley	0.
	syl	Bex+ley
	pron	<1beksli>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London. Pop.: 213500 (1976 est.).
bey	ety	C16: Turkish: lord
bey	1.
	syl	bey
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Ottoman Empire
	def	a title given to senior officers, provincial governors, certain other officials or nobles, and (sometimes) Europeans.
bey	2.
	syl	bey
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern Turkey
	def	a title of address, corresponding to
bey	xref
	syl	bey
	pron	<bA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {beg}.
Beyovglu	0.
	syl	Bey+o*vg+lu
	pron	<1bAc:lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of Istanbul, north of the Golden Horn: the European quarter. Former name: {Pera}.
beyond	ety	Old English begeondan; see #7by, yond 
beyond	1.
	syl	be+yond
	pron	<bi1jond>
	pos	prep.
	def	at or to a point on the other side of; at or to the further side of.
	exam	1	beyond those hills there is a river.
beyond	2.
	syl	be+yond
	pron	<bi1jond>
	pos	prep.
	def	outside the limits or scope of.
	exam	1	beyond this country's jurisdiction.
beyond	3.
	syl	be+yond
	pron	<bi1jond>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or to the other or far side of something.
beyond	4.
	syl	be+yond
	pron	<bi1jond>
	pos	adv.
	def	outside the limits of something. {~}
the beyond	5.
	head	beyond
	syl	the beyond.
	def	the unknown; the world outside the range of man's perception, esp. life after death in certain religious beliefs.
Beyrouth	0.
	syl	Bey+routh
	pron	<bA1ru:t>, <1bAru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Beirut}.
bezant	ety	C13: from Old French besant, from Medieval Latin B*_yzantius Byzantine (coin)
bezzant	infl
	head	bezant
	or	byzant
	syl	bez+zant
	pron	<1bezNt>, <bi1z@nt>
	pos	n.
byzant	infl
	head	bezant
	or	bezzant
	syl	byz+ant
	pos	n.
bezant	1.
	syl	bez+ant
	pron	<1bezNt>, <bi1z@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval Byzantine gold coin.
bezant	2.
	syl	bez+ant
	pron	<1bezNt>, <bi1z@nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	an ornament in the form of a flat disc.
bezant	3.
	syl	bez+ant
	pron	<1bezNt>, <bi1z@nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a small gold circle.
bezel	ety	C17: probably from French biseau, perhaps from Latin bis twice
bezel	1.
	syl	bez+el
	pron	<1bezL>
	pos	n.
	def	the sloping face adjacent to the working edge of a cutting tool.
bezel	2.
	syl	bez+el
	pron	<1bezL>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper oblique faces of a cut gem.
bezel	3.
	syl	bez+el
	pron	<1bezL>
	pos	n.
	def	a grooved ring or part holding a gem, watch crystal, etc.
B'eziers	0.
	syl	B*'e+ziers
	pron	French <bA1zjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S France: scene of a massacre (1209) during the Albigensian Crusade. It is a centre of the wine trade. Pop.: 85677 (1975).
bezique	ety	C19: from French b*'esigue, of unknown origin
bezique	1.
	syl	be+zique
	pron	<bi1zEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two or more players with tricks similar to whist but with additional points scored for honours and sequences: played with two packs with nothing below a seven.
bezique	2.
	syl	be+zique
	pron	<bi1zEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in this game
	def	the queen of spades and jack of diamonds declared together.
bezoar	ety	C15: from Old French b*'ezoard, from Arabic b*_azahr, from Persian b*_adzahr, from b*_ad against+ zahr poison
bezoar	0.
	syl	be+zoar
	pron	<1bEzc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard mass, such as a stone or hairball, in the stomach and intestines of animals, esp. ruminants, and man: formerly thought to be an antidote to poisons.
bezonian	ety	C16: from Italian bisogno ill-equipped raw recruit; literally, need
bezonian	0.
	syl	be+zo+ni:an
	pron	<bi1z*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a knave or rascal.
Bezwada	0.
	syl	Bez+wa+da
	pron	<1bAz2wa:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Vijayawada}.
bf	1.
	syl	b.f.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit. informal.
	def	bloody fool.
bf	2.
	syl	b.f.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Printing.
	def	bold face.
bf	alt
	head	BF
	or	BF
	syl	b/f
BF	0.
	or	bf
	syl	B/F
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for
	def	brought forward.
BG	0.
	syl	BG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Bulgaria.
BH	0.
	syl	BH
	usage	international car registration for
	def	British Honduras.
Bhagalpur	0.
	syl	Bha+gal+pur
	pron	<1ba:g*l2pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in E Bihar on the River Ganges. Pop.: 172202 (1971).
Bhagavad-Gita	ety	from Sanskrit: song of the Blessed One, from bhaga blessing+ g*_it*_a a song
Bhagavad-Gita	0.
	syl	Bha+ga+vad-Gi:ta
	pron	<1b^g*v*d> <1gEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred Hindu text composed about 200 #7b.c. and incorporated into the a Sanskrit epic.
Bhai	ety	from Hindi bh*_a*_i, from Sanskrit bhr*_atr #7brother 
Bhai	0.
	syl	Bhai
	pron	<bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a title or form of address prefixed to the names of distinguished Sikhs.
bhakti	ety	from Sanskrit: portion, from bhajati he allocates
bhakti	0.
	syl	bhak+ti
	pron	<1b^kti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	loving devotion to God leading to nirvana.
bhang	ety	C16: from Hindi bh*_ang 
bang	alt
	head	bhang
	or	bhang
	syl	bang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
bhang	0.
	or	bang
	syl	bhang
	pron	<b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of the leaves and flower tops of Indian hemp, which has narcotic and intoxicating properties: much used in India. See also {cannabis}.
bharal	ety	Hindi
burhel	alt
	head	bharal
	or	bharal
	syl	bur+hel
	pron	<1b^r*l>
	pos	n.
bharal	0.
	or	burhel
	syl	bhar+al
	pron	<1b^r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild Himalayan sheep, with a bluish-grey coat and round backward-curving horns.
Bharat	0.
	syl	Bha+rat
	pron	<1b^r^t>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Hindi name for {India}.
Bharatiya	0.
	syl	Bha+ra+ti+ya
	pron	<1ba:r*2tEj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to India; Indian.
Bharat Natyam	ety	from Sanskrit bharatan*_atya Bharata's dancing, from Bharata the sage supposed to have written of dramatic art and dancing+ n*_atya dancing
Bharat Natyam	0.
	syl	Bha+rat Nat+yam
	pron	<1b^r*t> <1na:tj*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of Indian classical ballet.
Bhatpara	0.
	syl	Bhat+pa+ra
	pron	<ba:t1pa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in West Bengal on the Hooghly River: jute and cotton mills. Pop.: 204750 (1971).
bhawan	alt
	head	bhavan
	or	bhavan
	syl	bha+wan
	pos	n.
bhavan	0.
	or	bhawan
	syl	bha+van
	pron	<1b^v*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a large house or building.
Bhavnagar	0.
	syl	Bhav+na+gar
	pron	<1ba:vn*g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W India, in S Gujarat. Pop.: 225358 (1971).
bhindi	ety	Hindi
bhindi	0.
	syl	bhin+di
	pron	<1bindi>
	pos	n.
	def	the okra as used in Indian cooking: its green pods are eaten as vegetables. Also called: {lady's finger}.
bhishti	ety	C18: from Hindi bh*_ist*_i, from Persian bihisht*_i heavenly one, from bihisht paradise
bheesty	alt
	head	bhishti
	or	bhishti
	syl	bhees+ty
	pron	<1bEsti>
	pos	n.
bhishties	infl
	head	bhishti
	syl	bhish+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bhishti	0.
	or	bheesty
	syl	bhish+ti
	pron	<1bEsti>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in India
	def	a water-carrier.
Bhopal	0.
	syl	Bho+pal
	pron	<b*u1pa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central India, the capital of Madhya Pradesh state and of the former state of Bhopal. Pop.: 298022 (1971).
B horizon	0.
	syl	B ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	the layer of a soil profile immediately below the A horizon, containing deposits of leached material.
bhp	0.
	syl	b.h.p.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	brake horsepower.
Bhubaneswar	0.
	syl	Bhu+ba+nes+war
	pron	<2bub*1nASw*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in E India, the capital of Orissa state: many temples built between the 7th and 16th centuries. Pop.: 105491 (1971).
Bhutan	0.
	syl	Bhu+tan
	pron	<bu:1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in central Asia: disputed by Tibet, China, India, and Britain since the 18th century, the conflict now being chiefly between China and India (which is responsible for Bhutan's external affairs); contains inaccessible stretches of the E Himalayas in the north. Official language: Dzongka; Nepali is also spoken. Religion: mostly Mahayana Buddhist. Currency: rupee. Capital: Thimbu. Pop.: 1146000 (1974 UN est.). Area: about 46600 sq. km (18000 sq. miles).
Bhutanese	sub
	head	Bhutan
	syl	Bhu+tan+1ese
	pos	n. adj.
Zulfikar Ali	infl
	head	Bhutto
	syl	Zul:fi:kar A:li
	pron	<1zulfika:> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
Bhutto	0.
	syl	Bhut:to
	pron	<1bu:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, Pakistani statesman; president (1971-73) and prime minister (1973-77) of Pakistan.
Bi	0.
	syl	Bi
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	bismuth.
bi-	ety	from Latin, from bis #7twice 
bi-	H1.1.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	two; having two.
	exam	1	bifocal.
bi-	H1.2.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	occurring every two; lasting for two.
	exam	1	biennial.
bi-	H1.3.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	on both sides, surfaces, directions, etc..
	exam	1	bilateral.
bi-	H1.4.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	occurring twice during.
	exam	1	biweekly.
bi-	H1.5.a.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	denoting an organic compound containing two identical cyclic hydrocarbon systems.
	exam	1	biphenyl.
bi-	H1.5.b.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel; rare in technical usage
	def	indicating an acid salt of a dibasic acid.
	exam	1	sodium bicarbonate.
bi-	H1.5.c.
	syl	bi-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel; not in technical usage
	def	equivalent of { {di-%1} (sense 2).}
bi-	H2.0.
	syl	bi-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant of {bio-}.
Biafra	1.
	syl	Bi+a:fra
	pron	<bi1@fr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Nigeria: seceded as an independent republic (1967-70) during Civil War, but defeated by Nigerian government forces.
Bight of	2.
	head	Biafra
	syl	Bight of.
	def	former name (until 1975) of (the Bight of) {Bonny}. &- {Bi+#!a@.fran}
Biak	0.
	syl	Bi:ak
	pron	<bE1ja:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, north of West Irian: the largest of the Schouten Islands. Area: 2455 sq. km (948 sq. miles).
Bialystok	0.
	syl	Bia+ly+stok
	pron	Polish <bja1wistck>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Poland: belonged to Prussia (1795-1807) and to Russia (1807-1919). Pop.: 187100 (1974 est.).
biannual	0.
	syl	bi+an+nu:al
	pron	<bI1@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring twice a year. Compare {biennial}.
biannually	sub
	head	biannual
	syl	bi+1an+nu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
biannulate	0.
	syl	bi+an+nu+late
	pron	<bI1@njulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having two bands, esp. of colour.
Biarritz	0.
	syl	Biar+ritz
	pron	<1bi*rits>, <bi*1rits>, French <bja1rits>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW France, on the Bay of Biscay: famous resort, patronized by Napoleon III and by Queen Victoria and Edward VII of England. Pop.: 27653 (1975).
bias	ety	C16: from Old French biais, from Old Proven*,cal, perhaps ultimately from Greek epikarsios oblique
bias	1.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	mental tendency or inclination, esp. an irrational preference or prejudice.
bias	2.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagonal line or cut across the weave of a fabric.
bias	3.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the voltage applied to an electrode of a transistor or valve to establish suitable working conditions.
bias	4.a.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a bulge or weight inside one side of a bowl.
bias	4.b.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the curved course of such a bowl on the green.
bias	5.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a latent influence that disturbs an analysis.
bias	6.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	slanting obliquely; diagonal.
	exam	1	a bias fold.
bias	7.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	adv.
	def	obliquely; diagonally.
biases	infl
	head	bias
	or	biases
	syl	bi:as:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
biasing	infl
	head	bias
	or	biassing
	syl	bi:as+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
biased	infl
	head	bias
	or	biassed
	syl	bi:ased
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
biassing	infl
	head	bias
	or	biasing
	syl	bi:as+sing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
biassed	infl
	head	bias
	or	biased
	syl	bi:assed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bias	8.
	syl	bi:as
	pron	<1bI*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to have a bias; prejudice; influence.
bias binding	0.
	syl	bi:as bind+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of material cut on the bias for extra stretch and often doubled, used for binding hems, interfacings, etc., or for decoration.
biathlon	0.
	syl	bi+ath+lon
	pron	<bI1@Tl*n>, <-lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a contest in which skiers with rifles shoot at four targets along a 20-kilometre (12.5#800061 -mile) cross-country course.
biauricular	alt
	head	biauriculate
	or	biauriculate
	syl	bi+au:ric:u+lar
	pos	adj.
biauriculate	0.
	or	biauricular
	syl	bi+au:ric:u+late
	pron	<2bIc:1rikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two auricles or earlike parts.
biaxial	0.
	syl	bi+ax+i:al
	pron	<bI1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a crystal
	def	having two axes.
bib	ety	C14 bibben to drink, probably from Latin bibere 
bib	1.
	syl	bib
	pron	<bib>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth or plastic worn, esp. by babies, to protect their clothes while eating.
bib	2.
	syl	bib
	pron	<bib>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of some aprons, dungarees, etc., that covers the upper front part of the body.
bib	3.
	syl	bib
	pron	<bib>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pout, whiting pout}. a light-brown European marine gadoid food fish, (or with a barbel on its lower jaw.
stick one's bib in	4.
	head	bib
	syl	stick one's bib in.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to interfere. {~} {bibs, bib+bing, bibbed}.
bib	5.
	syl	bib
	pron	<bib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to drink (something); tipple.
Bib	1.
	syl	Bib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bible.
Bib	2.
	syl	Bib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Biblical.
bib and brace	0.
	syl	bib and brace
	pos	n.
	def	a work garment consisting of trousers and an upper front part supported by straps over the shoulders.
bib and tucker	0.
	syl	bib and tuck+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an outfit of clothes (esp. in the phrase {best bib and tucker) }.
bibb	ety	C18: variant of #7bib 
bibb	1.
	syl	bibb
	pron	<bib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a wooden support on a mast for the trestletrees.
bibb	2.
	syl	bibb
	pron	<bib>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bibcock}.
bibber	0.
	syl	bib+ber
	pron	<1bib*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drinker; tippler (esp. in the expression {wine-bibber) }.
bibb	alt
	head	bibcock
	or	bibcock
	syl	bibb
	pos	n.
bibcock	0.
	or	bibb
	syl	bib+cock
	pron	<1bib2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a tap with a nozzle bent downwards.
bibelot	ety	C19: from French, from Old French beubelet, perhaps from a reduplication of bel beautiful
bibelot	1.
	syl	bi+be:lot
	pron	<1bibl*u>, French <bib1lo>
	pos	n.
	def	an attractive or curious trinket.
bibelot	2.
	syl	bi+be:lot
	pron	<1bibl*u>, French <bib1lo>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature book.
bibl	1.
	syl	bibl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bibliographical.
bibl	2.
	syl	bibl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bibliography.
Bibl	0.
	syl	Bibl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Biblical.
Bible	ety	C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin biblia books, from Greek, plural of biblion book, diminutive of biblos papyrus, from Bublos Phoenician port from which Greece obtained Egyptian papyrus
the	1.a.
	head	Bible
	syl	the.
	def	the sacred writings of the Christian religion, comprising the Old and New Testaments and, in the Roman Catholic Church, the Apocrypha.
Bible	1.b.
	syl	Bi+ble
	pron	<1bIbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Bible reading.
Bible	2.
	syl	Bi+ble
	pron	<1bIbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any book containing the sacred writings of a religion.
Bible	3.
	syl	Bi+ble
	pron	<1bIbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually not cap.
	def	a book regarded as authoritative.
	exam	1	the angler's bible.
Bible-basher	0.
	syl	Bi:ble-bash+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an enthusiastic or aggressive exponent of the Bible. &- {#!Bi@.ble-@!bash+ing}
Bible Belthe	infl
	head	Bible Belt
	syl	Bi+ble Belthe.
	pos	n.
Bible Belt	0.
	syl	Bi+ble Belt
	pos	n.
	def	certain regions of the U.S., esp. in the South, where Protestant fundamentalism is dominant.
Bible paper	1.
	syl	Bi+ble pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a thin tough opaque paper used for Bibles, prayer books, and reference books.
Bible paper	2.
	syl	Bi+ble pa+per
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	another name for {India paper}.
biblical	1.
	syl	bib+li+cal
	pron	<1biblikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring in, or referring to the Bible.
biblical	2.
	syl	bib+li+cal
	pron	<1biblikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the Bible in written style.
biblically	sub
	head	biblical
	syl	bib+li+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Biblical Aramaic	0.
	syl	Bib+li+cal Ar:a+ma+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the form of Aramaic that was the common language of Palestine in New Testament times. It was widespread throughout the Persian Empire from the 5th century and is found in the later books of the Old Testament (esp. Daniel 2:4-7:28).
Biblical Latin	0.
	syl	Bib+li+cal Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	the form of Latin used in versions of the Bible, esp. the form used in the Vulgate. See also {Late Latin}.
Biblist	alt
	head	Biblicist
	or	Biblicist
	syl	Bib+list
	pos	n.
Biblicist	1.
	or	Biblist
	syl	Bib+li+cist
	pron	<1biblisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a biblical scholar.
Biblicist	2.
	or	Biblist
	syl	Bib+li+cist
	pron	<1biblisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes the Bible literally.
biblio-	ety	from Greek biblion book
biblio-	0.
	syl	bib:li:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating book or books.
	exam	1	bibliog?!raphy;
	exam	2	bibliomania.
bibliog	1.
	syl	bibliog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bibliographer.
bibliog	2.
	syl	bibliog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bibliography.
bibliographies	infl
	head	bibliography
	syl	bib+li+og+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bibliography	1.
	syl	bib+li+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2bibli1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of books or other material on a subject.
bibliography	2.
	syl	bib+li+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2bibli1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of sources used in the preparation of a book, thesis, etc.
bibliography	3.
	syl	bib+li+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2bibli1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of the works of a particular author or publisher.
bibliography	4.a.
	syl	bib+li+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2bibli1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the history, classification, etc., of literary material.
bibliography	4.b.
	syl	bib+li+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2bibli1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a work on this subject. &- {@!bib+li+#!og+ra+pher} &- {bib+li@.o+graph+ic} (@!b$Ibl$I$$$u#!gr@af$Ik) {@!bib+li@.o+#!graph@.i+cal}
bibliographically	sub
	head	bibliography
	syl	bib+li:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bibliolatry	1.
	syl	bib+li+ol:a+try
	pron	<2bibli1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive devotion to or reliance on the Bible.
bibliolatry	2.
	syl	bib+li+ol:a+try
	pron	<2bibli1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme fondness for books.
bibliomancy	0.
	syl	bib+li:o+man+cy
	pron	<1bibli*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	prediction of the future by interpreting a passage chosen at random from a book, esp. the Bible.
bibliomania	0.
	syl	bib+li:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2bibli*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme fondness for books.
bibliomaniac	sub
	head	bibliomania
	syl	bib+li:o+1ma+ni+ac
	pos	n. adj.
bibliophil	alt
	head	bibliophile
	or	bibliophile
	syl	bib+li:o+phil
	pron	<1bibli*fil>
	pos	n.
bibliophile	0.
	or	bibliophil
	syl	bib+li:o+phile
	pron	<1bibli*2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects or is fond of books.
bibliophism	sub
	head	bibliophile
	syl	bib+li+oph+ism
	pron	<2bibli1ofiz*m>
	pos	n.
bibliophilistic	sub
	head	bibliophile
	syl	bib+li+2oph:i+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
bibliopole	ety	C18: from Latin bibliop*_ola, from Greek bibliop*_ol*_es bookseller, from #7biblio -#7+ p*_olein to sell
bibliopolist	alt
	head	bibliopole
	or	bibliopole
	syl	bib+li+op:o+list
	pron	<2bibli1op*list>
	pos	n.
bibliopole	0.
	or	bibliopolist
	syl	bib+li:o+pole
	pron	<1bibli*u2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a dealer in books, esp. rare or decorative ones.
bibliopoly	sub
	head	bibliopole
	syl	bib+li+1op:o+ly
	pos	n.
bibliotheca	ety	Latin: library, from Greek biblioth*_ek*_e, from #7biblio -#7+ th*_ek*_e receptacle
bibliothecas	infl
	head	bibliotheca
	or	bibliothecae
	syl	bib+li:o+the+cas
	pron	<-kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bibliothecae	infl
	head	bibliotheca
	or	bibliothecas
	syl	bib+li:o+the+cae
	pron	<-kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bibliotheca	1.
	syl	bib+li:o+the+ca
	pron	<2bibli*u1TEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a library or collection of books.
bibliotheca	2.
	syl	bib+li:o+the+ca
	pron	<2bibli*u1TEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed catalogue compiled by a bibliographer.
bibulous	ety	C17: from Latin bibulus, from bibere to drink
bibulous	0.
	syl	bib:u+lous
	pron	<1bibjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	addicted to alcohol.
bibulously	sub
	head	bibulous
	syl	bib:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
bibulousness	sub
	head	bibulous
	syl	bib:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
bicameral	ety	C19: from #7bi -%1#7+ Latin camera #7chamber 
bicameral	0.
	syl	bi+cam+er+al
	pron	<bI1k@m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a legislature
	def	consisting of two chambers
bicameralism	sub
	head	bicameral
	syl	bi+1cam+er+al+ism
	pos	n.
bicameralist	sub
	head	bicameral
	syl	bi+1cam+er+al+ist
	pos	n.
bicapsular	0.
	syl	bi+cap+su+lar
	pron	<bI1k@psjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having two capsules or one capsule with two chambers.
bicarb	0.
	syl	bicarb
	pron	<1bIka:b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bicarbonate of soda}. See {sodium bicarbonate}.
bicarbonate	1.
	syl	bi+car+bo+nate
	pron	<bI1ka:b*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of carbonic acid containing the ion HCO%#-@b\3#800062 ; an acid carbonate.
bicarbonate	2.
	syl	bi+car+bo+nate
	pron	<bI1ka:b*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of, containing, or concerned with the ion HCO%#-@b\3#800063 .
	exam	1	a bicarbonate compound.
bicarbonate	3.
	syl	bi+car+bo+nate
	pron	<bI1ka:b*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bicarbonate of soda}.
bicarbonate of soda	0.
	syl	bi+car+bo+nate of so:da
	pos	n.
	def	sodium bicarbonate, esp. when used as a medicine or as a raising agent in baking.
bice	ety	C14: from Old French bis dark grey, of uncertain origin
bice	1.
	syl	bice
	pron	<bIs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bice blue}. a medium blue colour; azurite.
bice	2.
	syl	bice
	pron	<bIs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bice green}. a yellowish-green colour; malachite.
bicentennial	alt
	head	bicentenary
	or	bicentenary
	syl	bi+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2bIsen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
bicentenary	1.
	or	bicentennial
	syl	bi+cen+te:nar:y
	pron	<2bIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	marking a 200th anniversary.
bicentenary	2.
	or	bicentennial
	syl	bi+cen+te:nar:y
	pron	<2bIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every 200 years.
bicentenary	3.
	or	bicentennial
	syl	bi+cen+te:nar:y
	pron	<2bIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting 200 years.
bicentenaries	infl
	head	bicentenary
	syl	bi+cen+te:nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bicentenary	4.
	or	bicentennial
	syl	bi+cen+te:nar:y
	pron	<2bIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a 200th anniversary.
bicephalous	1.
	syl	bi+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<bI1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having two heads.
bicephalous	2.
	syl	bi+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<bI1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	crescent-shaped.
biceps	ety	C17: from Latin: having two heads, from #7bi -%1 #7+ caput head
biceps	infl
	or	bicepses
	syl	bi+ceps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bicepses	infl
	head	biceps
	or	biceps
	syl	bi+ceps:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biceps	0.
	syl	bi+ceps
	pron	<1bIseps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any muscle having two heads or origins, esp. the muscle that flexes the forearm.
Biche-la-mar	0.
	syl	Biche-la-mar
	pron	<2bEC> <l*> <1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Beach-la-Mar}.
bichloride	0.
	syl	bi+chlo+ride
	pron	<bI1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dichloride}.
bichloride of mercury	0.
	syl	bi+chlo+ride of mer+cu+ry
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mercuric chloride}.
bichromate	0.
	syl	bi+chro+mate
	pron	<bI1kr*umAt>, <-mit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dichromate}.
bicipital	ety	C17: see #7biceps, { -#7al %1}
bicipital	1.
	syl	bi+cip+i+tal
	pron	<bI1sipitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two heads.
bicipital	2.
	syl	bi+cip+i+tal
	pron	<bI1sipitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a biceps muscle.
bicker	ety	C13: of unknown origin
bicker	1.
	syl	bick+er
	pron	<1bik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to argue over petty matters; squabble.
bicker	2.a.
	syl	bick+er
	pron	<1bik*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of a stream
	def	to run quickly.
bicker	2.b.
	syl	bick+er
	pron	<1bik*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flicker; glitter.
bicker	3.
	syl	bick+er
	pron	<1bik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty squabble.
bickerer	sub
	head	bicker
	syl	bick+er+er
	pos	n.
bicollateral	0.
	syl	bi+col+lat+er+al
	pron	<2bIko1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a vascular bundle
	def	having two phloem groups to the inside and outside, respectively, of the xylem.
bicoloured	infl
	head	bicolour
	or	bicolor
	syl	bi+col+oured
	pos	adj.
bicolor	infl
	head	bicolour
	or	bicoloured
	syl	bi+col+or
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
bicolored	infl
	head	bicolour
	syl	bi+col+ored
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
bicolour	0.
	syl	bi+col+our
	pron	<1bI2k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	def	two-coloured.
biconcave	0.
	syl	bi+con+cave
	pron	<bI1konkAv>, <2bIkon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having concave faces on both sides; concavo-concave.
biconcavity	sub
	head	biconcave
	syl	bi+con+cav+i:ty
	pron	<2bIkon1k@viti>
	pos	n.
biconditional	0.
	syl	bi+con+di+tion+al
	pron	<2bIk*n1diS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {equivalence} (senses 2, 3).}
biconvex	0.
	syl	bi+con+vex
	pron	<bI1konveks>, <2bIkon1veks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having convex faces on both sides; convexo-convex.
bicorn	ety	C19: from Latin bicornis, from #7bi -%1#7+ cornu horn
bicornate	infl
	head	bicorn
	or	bicornuate
	syl	bi+cor+nate
	pron	<bI1kc:nit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
bicornuate	infl
	head	bicorn
	or	bicornate
	syl	bi+cor+nu+ate
	pron	<bI1kc:njuit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
bicorn	0.
	syl	bi+corn
	pron	<1bIkc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two horns or hornlike parts.
bicuspidate	alt
	head	bicuspid
	or	bicuspid
	syl	bi+cus+pi+date
	pron	<bI1k^spi2dAt>
	pos	adj.
bicuspid	1.
	or	bicuspidate
	syl	bi+cus+pid
	pron	<bI1k^spid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or terminating in two cusps or points.
bicuspid	2.
	or	bicuspidate
	syl	bi+cus+pid
	pron	<bI1k^spid>
	pos	n.
	def	a bicuspid tooth; premolar.
bicuspid valve	0.
	syl	bi+cus+pid valve
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mitral valve}.
bicycle	1.
	syl	bi+cy+cle
	pron	<1bIsikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle with a tubular metal frame mounted on two spoked wheels, one behind the other. The rider sits on a saddle, propels the vehicle by means of pedals that drive the rear wheels through a chain, and steers with handlebars on the front wheel. Often shortened to {bike} (informal), {cycle}.
bicycle	2.
	syl	bi+cy+cle
	pron	<1bIsikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride a bicycle; cycle.
bicyclist	sub
	head	bicycle
	or	bicycler
	syl	bi+cy+clist
	pos	n.
bicycler	sub
	head	bicycle
	or	bicyclist
	syl	bi+cy+cler
	pos	n.
bicycle clip	0.
	syl	bi+cy+cle clip
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of clips worn around the ankles by cyclists to keep the trousers tight and out of the chain.
bicycle pump	0.
	syl	bi+cy+cle pump
	pos	n.
	def	a hand pump for pumping air into the tyres of a bicycle.
bicyclical	alt
	head	bicyclic
	or	bicyclic
	syl	bi+cy+cli+cal
	pos	adj.
bicyclic	1.
	or	bicyclical
	syl	bi+cy+clic
	pron	<bI1sIklik>, <-1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, forming, or formed by two circles, cycles, etc.
bicyclic	2.
	or	bicyclical
	syl	bi+cy+clic
	pron	<bI1sIklik>, <-1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stamens, petals, etc.
	def	arranged in two whorls.
bicyclic	3.
	or	bicyclical
	syl	bi+cy+clic
	pron	<bI1sIklik>, <-1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	having atoms arranged in two rings fused together with at least two atoms common to each ring.
	exam	1	naphthalene is bicyclic.
bid	ety	Old English biddan; related to German bitten  &- #!bid+der n.
bids bidding bad	infl
	head	bid
	syl	bids; bid+ding; bad
	pos	vb.
bade	infl
	head	bid
	or	bid bidden
	syl	bade
	pos	vb.
bid bidden	infl
	head	bid
	or	bid
	syl	bid; bid+den
	pos	vb.
bid	infl
	or	bid bidden
	syl	bid.
	pos	vb.
bid	1.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by for or against
	def	to offer (an amount) in attempting to buy something, esp. in competition with others as at an auction.
bid	2.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to say (a greeting, blessing, etc.).
	exam	1	to bid farewell.
bid	3.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	def	to order; command.
	exam	1	do as you are bid&!
bid	4.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to attempt to attain power, etc.
bid	5.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invite; ask kindly.
	exam	1	she bade him sit down.
bid	6.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter; express in words.
	exam	1	to bid defiance.
bid	7.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	to declare in the auction before play how many tricks one expects to make.
bid fair	8.
	head	bid
	syl	bid fair.
	def	to seem probable.
bid	9.a.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	an offer of a specified amount, as at an auction.
bid	9.b.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	the price offered.
bid	10.a.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	the quoting by a seller of a price.
bid	10.b.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	the price quoted.
bid	11.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempt, esp. an attempt to attain power.
bid	12.a.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of tricks a player undertakes to make.
bid	12.b.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	a player's turn to make a bid.
bid	13.
	syl	bid
	pron	<bid>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bid price. ~} See also {bid in, bid up}.
bid	ety	Latin: twice a day
bid	0.
	syl	b.i.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	bis in die.
El Beda	alt
	head	Bida
	or	Bida
	syl	El Be:da
	pron	<el> <1bAda:>
	pos	n.
Bida	0.
	or	El Beda
	syl	Bi:da
	pron	<1bIda:>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Doha}.
bidarka	ety	from Russian baidarka diminutive of baidara
bidarkee	alt
	head	bidarka
	or	bidarka
	syl	bi+dar+kee
	pron	<bI1da:kE>
	pos	n.
bidarka	0.
	or	bidarkee
	syl	bi+dar+ka
	pron	<bI1da:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a canoe covered in animal skins, esp. sealskin, used by the Eskimos of Alaska.
biddable	1.
	syl	bid+da:ble
	pron	<1bid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having sufficient value to be bid on, as a hand or suit at bridge.
biddable	2.
	syl	bid+da:ble
	pron	<1bid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	docile; obedient.
biddableness	sub
	head	biddable
	syl	bid+da:ble+ness
	pos	n.
biddably	sub
	head	biddable
	syl	bid+da+bly
	pos	adv.
bidden	0.
	syl	bid+den
	pron	<1bidN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {bid}.
bidding	1.
	syl	bid+ding
	pron	<1bidiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an order; command (often in the phrases {do} {follow the bidding of, at someone's bidding) }.
bidding	2.
	syl	bid+ding
	pron	<1bidiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an invitation; summons.
bidding	3.
	syl	bid+ding
	pron	<1bidiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making bids, as at an auction or in bridge.
bidding	4.
	syl	bid+ding
	pron	<1bidiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	a group of bids considered collectively, esp. those made on a particular deal.
John	infl
	head	Biddle
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Biddle	0.
	syl	Bid:dle
	pron	<1bidL>
	pos	n.
	def	1615-62, English theologian; founder of Unitarianism in England.
biddy	ety	C17: perhaps imitative of calling chickens
biddies	infl
	head	biddy
	syl	bid+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biddy	H1.0.
	syl	bid+dy
	pron	<1bidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect word for {chicken} or {hen}.
biddy	ety	from pet form of Bridget 
biddies	infl
	head	biddy
	syl	bid+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biddy	H2.0.
	syl	bid+dy
	pron	<1bidi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman, esp. an old gossipy or interfering one.
biddy-biddies	infl
	head	biddy-biddy
	syl	bid:dy-bid:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biddy-biddy	1.
	syl	bid:dy-bid:dy
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing rosaceous plant, of New Zealand, having prickly burs.
biddy-biddy	2.
	syl	bid:dy-bid:dy
	pos	n.
	def	the burs of this plant. {~} Also called: {bid@.dy-bid, bidg@.ee-widg@.ee} (#!b$Id#f$I #!w$Id#f$I).
bide	ety	Old English b*_idan; related to Old Norse b*_itha to wait, Gothic beidan, Old High German b*_itan 
bides	infl
	head	bide
	syl	bides
	pos	vb.
biding	infl
	head	bide
	or	bode
	syl	bid+ing
	pos	vb.
bided	infl
	head	bide
	or	bided
	syl	bid+ed
	pos	vb.
bode	infl
	head	bide
	or	biding
	syl	bode
	pos	vb.
bided	infl
	head	bide
	or	bided
	syl	bid+ed.
	pos	vb.
bide	1.
	syl	bide
	pron	<bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to continue in a certain place or state; stay.
bide	2.
	syl	bide
	pron	<bId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to tolerate; endure.
bide one's time	3.
	head	bide
	syl	bide one's time.
	def	to wait patiently for an opportunity.
bidentate	0.
	syl	bi+den+tate
	pron	<bI1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two teeth or toothlike parts or processes.
bidet	ety	C17: from French: small horse, probably from Old French bider to trot
bidet	0.
	syl	bi+det
	pron	<1bEdA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small low basin for washing the genitals and anal area.
bid in	0.
	syl	bid in
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	in an auction
	def	to outbid all previous offers for (one's own property) to retain ownership or increase the final selling price.
bid price	0.
	syl	bid price
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	the price at which a stockjobber is prepared to purchase a specific security. Compare {offer price}.
bid up	0.
	syl	bid up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to increase the market price of (a commodity) by making artificial bids.
Biedermeier	ety	C19: after Gottlieb Biedermeier, a fictitious character portrayed as a conventional unimaginative bourgeois and the author of poems actually written by several satirical poets
Biedermeier	1.
	syl	Bie+der+mei+er
	pron	<1bEd*2mI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a decorative and furnishing style in mid-19th-century Germany, characterized by solidity and conventionality.
Biedermeier	2.
	syl	Bie+der+mei+er
	pron	<1bEd*2mI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	boringly conventional in outlook; bourgeois.
Biel	1.
	syl	Biel
	pron	<bEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Switzerland, on Lake Biel. Pop.: 64333 (1970). French name: {Bienne}.
Lake	2.
	head	Biel
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in NW Switzerland: remains of lake dwellings were discovered here in the 19th century. Area: 39 sq. km (15 sq. miles). German name: {Biel+er+see} (#!bi$:l$$r@!ze$:).
bield	ety	Old English bieldo, byldo boldness (hence: refuge); related to Gothic balthei, Old English beald #7bold 
bield	0.
	syl	bield
	pron	<bEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a shelter; home.
Bielefeld	0.
	syl	Bie+le:feld
	pron	German <1bEl*2felt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in NE North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 321200 (1974 est.).
Bielsko-Biala	0.
	syl	Biel:sko-Bia:la
	pron	Polish <1bjelskc1bjawa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Poland: created in 1951 by the union of Bielsko and Biala Krakowska; a leading textile centre since the 16th century. Pop.: 116100 (1974 est.).
Bien Hoa	0.
	syl	Bien Ho:a
	pron	<1bjen> <1h*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Vietnam: a former capital of Cambodia. Pop.: 177513 (1971).
Bienne	0.
	syl	Bienne
	pron	<bjen>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Biel}.
biennial	1.
	syl	bi+en+ni:al
	pron	<bI1eni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every two years.
biennial	2.
	syl	bi+en+ni:al
	pron	<bI1eni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting two years. Compare {biannual}.
biennial	3.
	syl	bi+en+ni:al
	pron	<bI1eni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, such as the carrot, that completes its life cycle in two years, developing vegetative storage parts during the first year. Compare { {annual} (sense 3)}, { {perennial} (sense 3).}
biennial	4.
	syl	bi+en+ni:al
	pron	<bI1eni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an event that takes place every two years.
biennially	sub
	head	biennial
	syl	bi+1en+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
bier	ety	Old English b*_@ar; related to beran to #7bear %1#7, Old High German b*_ara bier, Sanskrit bh*_ar*'a a burden
bier	0.
	syl	bier
	pron	<bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform or stand on which a corpse or a coffin containing a corpse rests before burial.
Ambrose (Gwinett)	infl
	head	Bierce
	syl	Am:brose (Gwinett)
	pos	n.
Bierce	0.
	syl	Bierce
	pron	<bi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1842-??1914, U.S. journalist and author of humorous sketches, horror stories, and tales of the supernatural: he disappeared during a mission in Mexico (1913).
bierkeller	ety	C20: German, literally: beer cellar
bierkeller	0.
	syl	bier+kel+ler
	pron	<1bi*2kel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a public house decorated in German style, selling German beers.
biestings	0.
	syl	biest+ings
	pron	<1bEstiGz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {beestings}.
bifacial	1.
	syl	bi+fa+cial
	pron	<bI1fAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two faces or surfaces.
bifacial	2.
	syl	bi+fa+cial
	pron	<bI1fAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of leaves, etc.
	def	having upper and lower surfaces differing from each other.
bifacial	3.
	syl	bi+fa+cial
	pron	<bI1fAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaeol. of flints
	def	flaked by percussion from two sides along the chopping edge.
bifarious	ety	C17: from Latin bif*_arius double
bifarious	0.
	syl	bi+far:i+ous
	pron	<bI1fe*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having parts arranged in two rows on either side of a central axis.
bifariously	sub
	head	bifarious
	syl	bi+1far:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
biff	ety	C20: probably of imitative origin
biff	1.
	syl	biff
	pron	<bif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a blow with the fist.
biff	2.
	syl	biff
	pron	<bif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to give (someone) such a blow.
biffin	ety	C18: from beefin ox for slaughter, from #7beef ; referring to the apple's colour
biffin	0.
	syl	bif+fin
	pron	<1bifin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a variety of red cooking apple.
bifid	ety	C17: from Latin bifidus from #7bi -%1#7+ -fidus, from findere to split
bifid	0.
	syl	bi+fid
	pron	<1bIfid>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into two lobes by a median cleft.
	exam	1	bifid leaves.
bifidity	sub
	head	bifid
	syl	bi+1fid+i:ty
	pos	n.
bifidly	sub
	head	bifid
	syl	bi+fid+ly
	pos	adv.
bifilar	1.
	syl	bi+fi+lar
	pron	<bI1fIl*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two parallel threads, as in the suspension of certain measuring instruments.
bifilar	2.
	syl	bi+fi+lar
	pron	<bI1fIl*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a resistor in which the wire is wound in a loop around a coil, the two leads being parallel, to reduce the inductance.
bifilarly	sub
	head	bifilar
	syl	bi+1fi+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
biflagellate	0.
	syl	bi+flag+el+late
	pron	<bI1fl@Ji2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having two flagella.
	exam	1	biflagellate protozoans.
bifocal	1.
	syl	bi+fo+cal
	pron	<bI1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Optics.
	def	having two different focuses.
bifocal	2.
	syl	bi+fo+cal
	pron	<bI1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a compound lens permitting near and distant vision.
bifocals	0.
	syl	bi+fo+cals
	pron	<bI1f*ukLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of spectacles with bifocal lenses.
bifoliate	0.
	syl	bi+fo+li+ate
	pron	<bI1f*uli2At>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two leaves or leaflets.
bifoliolate	0.
	syl	bi+fo+li:o+late
	pron	<bI1f*uli*u2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of compound leaves
	def	consisting of two leaflets.
biforate	ety	C19: from New Latin bifor*_atus, from #7bi -%1#7+ for*_are to pierce
biforate	0.
	syl	bi+fo+rate
	pron	<1bIf*2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having two openings, pores, or perforations.
biformed	alt
	head	biform
	or	biform
	syl	bi+formed
	pos	adj.
biform	0.
	or	biformed
	syl	bi+form
	pron	<1bI2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or combining the characteristics of two forms, as a centaur.
Bifrost	0.
	syl	Bif+rost
	pron	<1bivrost>, <1bEfrost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the rainbow bridge of the gods from their realm Asgard to earth.
bifurcate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin bifurc*_atus, from Latin bifurcus from #7bi -%1#7+ furca fork
bifurcate	1.
	syl	bi+fur+cate
	pron	<1bIf*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fork or divide into two parts or branches.
bifurcate	2.
	syl	bi+fur+cate
	pron	<1bIf*2kAt>, <-kit>
	pos	adj.
	def	forked or divided into two sections or branches.
bifurcation	sub
	head	bifurcate
	syl	bi+fur+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
big	ety	C13: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian dialect bugge big man
bigger	infl
	head	big
	syl	big+ger
	pos	adj.
biggest	infl
	head	big
	syl	big+gest.
	pos	adj.
big	1.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great or considerable size, height, weight, number, power, or capacity.
big	2.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great significance; important.
	exam	1	a big decision.
big	3.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	important through having power, influence, wealth, authority, etc..
	exam	1	the big four banks.
big	5.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	considerable in extent or intensity (esp. in the phrase {in a big way}).
big	6.a.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	elder.
	exam	1	my big brother.
big	6.b.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	grown-up.
	exam	1	when you're big, you can stay up later.
big	7.a.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	generous; magnanimous.
	exam	1	that's very big of you.
big	8.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	brimming; full.
	exam	1	my heart is big with sadness.
big	9.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	extravagant; boastful.
	exam	1	he's full of big talk.
too big for one's boots	10.
	head	big
	or	breeches
	syl	too big for one's boots
	def	conceited; unduly self-confident.
big	11.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an advanced stage of pregnancy (esp. in the phrase {big with child}) .
big on	12.
	head	big
	syl	big on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	enthusiastic about.
	exam	1	that company is big on research.
big	13.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	boastfully; pretentiously (esp. in the phrase {talk big}) .
big	14.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in an exceptional way; well.
	exam	1	his talk went over big with the audience.
big	15.
	syl	big
	pron	<big>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	on a grand scale (esp. in the phrase {think big}) .
biggish	sub
	head	big
	syl	big+gish
	pos	adj.
bigness	sub
	head	big
	syl	big+ness
	pos	n.
bigamy	ety	C13: via French from Medieval Latin bigamus; see #7bi -%1#7, -#7gamy 
bigamies	infl
	head	bigamy
	syl	big:a+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bigamy	0.
	syl	big:a+my
	pron	<1big*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the crime of marrying a person while one is still legally married to someone else.
bigamist	sub
	head	bigamy
	syl	big:a+mist
	pos	n.
bigarreau	ety	C17: from French, from bigarr*'e mottled
bigarreau	0.
	syl	big+ar+reau
	pron	<1big*2r*u>, <2big*1r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several heart-shaped varieties of sweet cherry that have firm flesh.
big band	0.
	syl	big band
	pos	n.
	def	a large jazz or dance band, popular esp. in the 1930s to the 1950s.
big-bang theory	0.
	syl	big-bang the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmological theory postulating that approximately 10000 million years ago all the matter of the universe, packed into a small superdense mass, was hurled in all directions by a cataclysmic explosion. As the fragments slowed down, the galaxies and stars evolved but the universe is still expanding. Compare {steady-state theory}.
Big Ben	1.
	syl	Big Ben
	pos	n.
	def	the bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament, London.
Big Ben	2.
	syl	Big Ben
	pos	n.
	def	the clock in this tower.
Big Ben	3.
	syl	Big Ben
	pos	n.
	def	the tower.
Big Bertha	0.
	syl	Big Ber+tha
	pos	n.
	def	a large German gun of World War I.
Big Board	1.
	syl	Big Board
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the quotation board in the New York Stock Exchange.
Big Board	2.
	syl	Big Board
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the New York Stock Exchange.
Big Brother	ety	C20: after a character in George Orwell's novel 1984 (1949)
Big Brother	0.
	syl	Big Broth+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person, organization, etc., that exercises total dictatorial control.
big business	0.
	syl	big busi+ness
	pos	n.
	def	large commercial organizations collectively, esp. when considered as exploitative or socially harmful.
big cheese	0.
	syl	big cheese
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an important person.
big Chief	0.
	syl	big Chief
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an important person, boss, or leader. Also called: {big White Chief, big Daddy}.
big deal	0.
	syl	big deal
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of scorn, derision, etc., used esp. to belittle a claim or offer.
big dipper	0.
	syl	big dip+per
	pos	n.
	usage	in amusement parks
	def	a narrow railway with open carriages that run swiftly over a route of sharp curves and steep inclines. Also called: {roller coaster}.
Big Dipper	0.
	syl	Big Dip+per
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the {Plough} (constellation).
big end	1.
	syl	big end
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the larger end of a connecting rod in an internal-combustion engine. Compare {little end}.
big end	2.
	syl	big end
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the bearing surface between the larger end of a connecting rod and the crankpin of the crankshaft.
bigener	ety	C20: back formation from bigeneric; see #7bi -%1#7, genus 
bigener	0.
	syl	bi+gen+er
	pron	<1bIJin*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a hybrid between individuals of different genera.
bigeneric	sub
	head	bigener
	syl	bi+ge:ner+ic
	pron	<2bIJi1nerik>
	pos	adj.
bigeye	infl
	or	bigeyes
	syl	big+eye
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bigeyes	infl
	head	bigeye
	or	bigeye
	syl	big+eyes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bigeye	0.
	syl	big+eye
	pron	<1big2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical or sub?!tropical red marine percoid fish of the family having very large eyes and rough scales.
the	infl
	head	Big Five
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Big Five	0.
	syl	Big Five
	pos	n.
	def	the five countries considered to be the major world powers. In the period immediately following World War II, the U.S., Britain, the Soviet Union, China, and France were regarded as the Big Five.
big game	1.
	syl	big game
	pos	n.
	def	large animals that are hunted or fished for sport.
big game	2.
	syl	big game
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the objective of an important or dangerous undertaking.
biggin	ety	C16: from French b*'eguin; see #7beguine 
biggon	alt
	head	biggin
	or	biggin
	syl	big+gon
	pron	<1bigin>
	pos	n.
biggin	0.
	or	biggon
	syl	big+gin
	pron	<1bigin>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain close-fitting cap, often tying under the chin, worn in the Middle Ages and by children in the 17th century.
big gun	0.
	syl	big gun
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an important person.
bighead	1.
	syl	big+head
	pron	<1big2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conceited person.
bighead	2.
	syl	big+head
	pron	<1big2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	conceit; egotism.
bighead	3.a.
	syl	big+head
	pron	<1big2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal bulging or increase in the size of an animal's skull, as from osteomalacia.
bighead	3.b.
	syl	big+head
	pron	<1big2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diseases of sheep characterized by swelling of the head, esp. any caused by infection with bacteria.
bigheaded	sub
	head	bighead
	syl	big+1head:ed
	pos	adj.
bigheadedly	sub
	head	bighead
	syl	big+1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
bigheadedness	sub
	head	bighead
	syl	big+1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
bighorns	infl
	head	bighorn
	or	bighorn
	syl	big+horns
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bighorn	infl
	or	bighorns
	syl	big+horn.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bighorn	0.
	syl	big+horn
	pron	<1big2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wild sheep, inhabiting mountainous regions in North America and NE Asia: family order The male has massive curved horns, and the species is well adapted for climbing and leaping.
bight	ety	Old English byht; see {#7bow %2}
bight	1.
	syl	bight
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide indentation of a shoreline, or the body of water bounded by such a curve.
bight	2.
	syl	bight
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the slack middle part of an extended rope.
bight	3.
	syl	bight
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve or loop in a rope.
bight	4.
	syl	bight
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or bind with a bight.
bigmouth	0.
	syl	big+mouth
	pron	<1big2mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a noisy, indiscreet, or boastful person. &- {#!big-@!mouthed}
big noise	0.
	syl	big noise
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an important person.
bignonia	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after the Abb*'e Jean-Paul Bignon (1662-1743)
bignonia	0.
	syl	big+no+ni:a
	pron	<big1n*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American bigno?!niaceous climbing shrub of the genus (or , cultivated for their trumpet-shaped yellow or reddish flowers. See also {cross vine}.
bignoniaceous	0.
	syl	big+no+ni:a+ceous
	pron	<big2n*uni1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly tropical family of trees, shrubs, and lianas, including jacaranda, bignonia, and catalpa.
big-note	0.
	syl	big-note
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to boast about (oneself).
bigot	ety	C16: from Old French: name applied contemptuously to the Normans by the French, of obscure origin &- #!big+ot+ed adj.
bigot	0.
	syl	big+ot
	pron	<1big*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is intolerant of any ideas other than his own, esp. on religion, politics, or race.
bigotries	infl
	head	bigotry
	syl	big+ot+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bigotry	0.
	syl	big+ot+ry
	pron	<1big*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitudes, behaviour, or way of thinking of a bigot; prejudice; intolerance.
big screen	0.
	syl	big screen
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {cinema}.
big shot	0.
	syl	big shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an important or influential person.
the	infl
	head	big smoke
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
big smoke	0.
	syl	big smoke
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large city, esp. London.
big stick	0.
	syl	big stick
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	force or the threat of using force.
big the	0.a.
	head	big time
	syl	big the.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the highest or most profitable level of an occupation or profession, esp. the entertainment business.
big time	0.b.
	syl	big time
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	as modifier; a big-time comedian.
	def	&- {#!big-#!tim@.er}
big top	1.
	syl	big top
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the main tent of a circus.
big top	2.
	syl	big top
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the circus itself.
big tree	0.
	syl	big tree
	pos	n.
	def	a giant Californian coniferous tree, with a wide tapering trunk and thick spongy bark: family It often reaches a height of 90 metres. Also called: {giant sequoia}. See also {sequoia}.
biguanide	ety	C19: from #7bi -%1+#7guanidine +-#7ide 
biguanide	0.
	syl	bi+gua+nide
	pron	<bI1gwa:nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of compounds some of which are used in the treatment of certain forms of diabetes. See also {phenformin}.
big wheel	1.
	syl	big wheel
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Ferris wheel}.
big wheel	2.
	syl	big wheel
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an important person.
bigwig	0.
	syl	big+wig
	pron	<1big2wig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an important person.
Bihar	0.
	syl	Bi+har
	pron	<bi1ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India: hilly in the south, with the Ganges plain in the north; important for rice and mineral resources, esp. coal. Capital: Patna. Pop.: 56353369 (1971). Area: 174038 sq. km (67875 sq. miles).
Bihari	1.
	syl	Bi+ha+ri
	pron	<bi1ha:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Indian people living chiefly in Bihar but also in Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Bihari	2.
	syl	Bi+ha+ri
	pron	<bi1ha:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, comprising a number of highly differentiated dialects, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
Bihari	3.
	syl	Bi+ha+ri
	pron	<bi1ha:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people, their language, or Bihar.
Biisk	0.
	syl	Biisk
	qual	Russian
	def	bijsk) a variant spelling of {Biysk}.
Bijapur	0.
	syl	Bi+ja+pur
	pron	<bi1Ja:pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in W India, in N Mysore: capital of a former kingdom, which fell at the end of the 17th century. Pop.: 103931 (1971).
bijection	0.
	syl	bi+jec+tion
	pron	<bI1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical function or mapping that is both an injection and a surjection and therefore has an inverse.
bijective	sub
	head	bijection
	syl	bi+1jec+tive
	pos	adj.
bijou	ety	C19: from French, from Breton bizou finger ring, from biz finger; compare Welsh bys finger, Cornish bis 
bijoux	infl
	head	bijou
	syl	bi+joux
	pron	<-Zu:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bijou	1.
	syl	bi+jou
	pron	<1bEZu:>
	pos	n.
	def	something small and delicately worked, such as a trinket.
bijou	2.
	syl	bi+jou
	pron	<1bEZu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often ironic.
	usage	modifier
	def	small but elegant and tasteful.
	exam	1	a bijou residence.
bijouterie	1.
	syl	bi+jou+te:rie
	pron	<bE1Zu:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	jewellery esteemed for the delicacy of the work rather than the value of the materials.
bijouterie	2.
	syl	bi+jou+te:rie
	pron	<bE1Zu:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of such jewellery.
bijugous	alt
	head	bijugate
	or	bijugate
	syl	bi+ju+gous
	pos	adj.
bijugate	0.
	or	bijugous
	syl	bi+ju+gate
	pron	<1bIJu2gAt>, <bI1Ju:gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of compound leaves
	def	having two pairs of leaflets.
Bikaner	0.
	syl	Bi+ka+ner
	pron	<1bEk*2ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in NW India, in Rajasthan: capital of the former state of Bikaner, on the edge of the Thar Desert. Pop.: 188518 (1971).
bike	0.
	syl	bike
	pron	<bIk>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {bicycle} or {motorcycle}.
bikie	0.
	syl	bik:ie
	pron	<1bIki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a member of a motorcycle gang.
Abebe	infl
	head	Bikila
	syl	A:be:be
	pron	<*1bAbA>
	pos	n.
Bikila	0.
	syl	Bi:ki:la
	pron	<bi1kEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	1932-73, Ethiopian long-distance runner: winner of the Marathon at the Olympic Games in Rome (1960) and Tokyo (1964).
bikini	ety	C20: after Bikini atoll, from a comparison between the devastating effect of the atom-bomb test and the effect caused by women wearing bikinis
bikini	0.
	syl	bi+ki+ni
	pron	<bi1kEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's very brief two-piece swimming costume.
Bikini	0.
	syl	Bi+ki+ni
	pron	<bi1kEni>
	pos	n.
	def	an atoll in the N Pacific; one of the Marshall Islands: site of a U.S. atom-bomb test in 1946.
bilabial	1.
	syl	bi+la+bi:al
	pron	<bI1lAbi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a speech sound articulated using both lips: (p) (w)
bilabial	2.
	syl	bi+la+bi:al
	pron	<bI1lAbi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bilabial speech sound.
bilabiate	0.
	syl	bi+la+bi+ate
	pron	<bI1lAbi2At>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	divided into two lips.
	exam	1	the snapdragon has a bilabiate corolla.
bilander	ety	C17: from Dutch, literally: by-lander, because used on canals
bilander	0.
	syl	bil+an+der
	pron	<1bil*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small two-masted cargo ship.
bilateral	1.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al
	pron	<bI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or involving two sides.
bilateral	2.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al
	pron	<bI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting or undertaken by two parties; mutual.
	exam	1	a bilateral treaty.
bilateral	3.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al
	pron	<bI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to bilateral symmetry.
bilateral	4.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al
	pron	<bI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having identical sides or parts on each side of an axis; symmetrical.
bilateral	5.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al
	pron	<bI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	relating to descent through both maternal and paternal lineage. Compare { {unilateral} (sense 5).}
bilateral	6.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al
	pron	<bI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	relating to an education that combines academic and technical courses. &- {bi+#!lat+er+al+ly}
bilateral symmetry	0.
	syl	bi+lat+er+al sym+met+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the property of an organism or part of an organism such that, if cut in only one plane, the two cut halves are mirror images of each other. See also {radial symmetry}.
Bilbao	0.
	syl	Bil+ba:o
	pron	<bil1ba:*u>, Spanish <bil1$Bao>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Spain, on the Bay of Biscay: famous since medieval times for the production of iron and steel goods, esp. swords; still contains the country's largest iron and steel works and exports iron ore. Pop.: 410490 (1970).
bilberry	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish b*"olleb@ar, from b*"olle bilberry+ b@ar #7berry 
bilberries	infl
	head	bilberry
	syl	bil+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bilberry	1.
	syl	bil+ber:ry
	pron	<1bilb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several ericaceous shrubs of the genus such as the whortleberry, having edible blue or blackish berries. See also {blueberry}.
bilberry	2.a.
	syl	bil+ber:ry
	pron	<1bilb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
bilberry	2.b.
	syl	bil+ber:ry
	pron	<1bilb*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	bilberry pie.
bilbo	ety	C16: from Bilboa, variant (in English) of Bilbao, Spain, noted for its blades
bilbos	infl
	head	bilbo
	or	bilboes
	syl	bil+bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bilboes	infl
	head	bilbo
	or	bilbos
	syl	bil+boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bilbo	0.
	syl	bil+bo
	pron	<1bilb*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a sword with a marked temper and elasticity.
bilboes	ety	C16: perhaps changed from B#7ilbao
bilboes	0.
	syl	bil+boes
	pron	<1bilb*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a long iron bar with two sliding shackles, formerly used to confine the ankles of a prisoner.
Bildungsroman	0.
	syl	Bild+ungs+ro+man
	pron	German. <1bilduGzro2ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel concerned with a person's formative years and development.
bile	ety	C17: from French, from Latin b*_ilis, probably of Celtic origin compare Welsh bustl bile
bile	1.
	syl	bile
	pron	<bIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter greenish to golden brown alkaline fluid secreted by the liver and stored in the gall bladder. It is discharged during digestion into the duodenum, where it aids the emulsification and absorption of fats.
bile	2.
	syl	bile
	pron	<bIl>
	pos	n.
	def	irritability or peevishness.
bile	3.
	syl	bile
	pron	<bIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	either of two bodily humours, one of which ({black bile}) was thought to cause melancholy and the other ({yellow bile}) anger.
bilection	0.
	syl	bi+lec+tion
	pron	<bI1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bolection}.
bilestone	0.
	syl	bile+stone
	pron	<1bIl2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gallstone}.
bilge	ety	C16: probably a variant of #7bulge 
bilge	1.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the parts of a vessel's hull where the vertical sides curve inwards to form the bottom.
bilge	2.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the parts of a vessel between the lowermost floorboards and the bottom.
bilge	3.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bilge wa+ter}. the dirty water that collects in a vessel's bilge.
bilge	4.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	silly rubbish; nonsense.
bilge	5.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the widest part of the belly of a barrel or cask.
bilge	6.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to take in water at the bilge.
bilge	7.
	syl	bilge
	pron	<bilJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to damage (a vessel) in the bilge, causing it to leak.
bilgy	sub
	head	bilge
	syl	bilg:y
	pos	adj.
bilge keel	0.
	syl	bilge keel
	pos	n.
	def	one of two keel-like projections along the bilges of some vessels to improve sideways stability.
bilharzia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Theodor Bilharz (1825-62), German parasitologist who discovered schistosomes
bilharzia	1.
	syl	bil+har+zi:a
	pron	<bil1ha:tsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {schistosome}.
bilharzia	2.
	syl	bil+har+zi:a
	pron	<bil1ha:tsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {schistosomiasis}.
bilharziosis	alt
	head	bilharziasis
	or	bilharziasis
	syl	bil+har+zi:o+sis
	pron	<bil?!2ha:tsi1*usis>
	pos	n.
bilharziasis	0.
	or	bilharziosis
	syl	bil+har+zi:a+sis
	pron	<2bilha:1tsI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {schistosomiasis}.
biliary	0.
	syl	bil:i+ar:y
	pron	<1bili*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bile, to the ducts that convey bile, or to the gall bladder.
bilinear	1.
	syl	bi+lin+e:ar
	pron	<bI1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or referring to two lines.
bilinear	2.
	syl	bi+lin+e:ar
	pron	<bI1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of two first-degree variables.
bilingual	1.
	syl	bi+lin+gual
	pron	<bI1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to speak two languages, esp. with fluency.
bilingual	2.
	syl	bi+lin+gual
	pron	<bI1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	written or expressed in two languages.
bilingual	3.
	syl	bi+lin+gual
	pron	<bI1liGgw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bilingual person.
bilingualism	sub
	head	bilingual
	syl	bi+1lin+gual+ism
	pos	n.
bilingually	sub
	head	bilingual
	syl	bi+1lin+gual+ly
	pos	adv.
bilious	ety	C16: from Latin b*_ili*_osus full of #7bile  &- #!bil+ious+ness n.
bilious	1.
	syl	bil:i+ous
	pron	<1bili*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bile.
bilious	2.
	syl	bil:i+ous
	pron	<1bili*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with or denoting any disorder related to excess secretion of bile.
bilious	3.
	syl	bil:i+ous
	pron	<1bili*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. esp. of colours
	def	extremely distasteful; nauseating.
	exam	1	a bilious green.
bilious	4.
	syl	bil:i+ous
	pron	<1bili*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	bad-tempered; irritable.
bilirubin	ety	C19: from #7bile+ Latin ruber red+-#7in 
bilirubin	0.
	syl	bil:i+ru+bin
	pron	<2bili1ru:bin>, <2bI->
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-yellow pigment in the bile formed as a breakdown product of haemoglobin. Excess amounts in the blood produce the yellow appearance associated with jaundice. Formula: C\3\2H\3\6O\6N\4.
biliverdin	ety	C19: coined in Swedish, from Latin b*_ilis bile+Old French verd green+-#7in 
biliverdin	0.
	syl	bil:i+ver+din
	pron	<2bili1vR:din>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark green pigment in the bile formed by the oxidation of bilirubin. Formula: C\3\3H\3\4O\6N\4.
bilk	ety	C17: perhaps variant of #7balk 
bilk	1.
	syl	bilk
	pron	<bilk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to balk; thwart.
bilk	2.
	syl	bilk
	pron	<bilk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to cheat or deceive, esp. to avoid making payment to.
bilk	3.
	syl	bilk
	pron	<bilk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape from; elude.
bilk	4.
	syl	bilk
	pron	<bilk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cribbage.
	def	to play a card that hinders (one's opponent) from scoring in his crib.
bilk	5.
	syl	bilk
	pron	<bilk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a swindle or cheat.
bilk	6.
	syl	bilk
	pron	<bilk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person who swindles or cheats.
bilker	sub
	head	bilk
	syl	bilk+er
	pos	n.
bill	ety	C14: from Anglo-Latin billa, alteration of Late Latin bulla document, {#7bull %3}
bill	H1.1.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	money owed for goods or services supplied.
	exam	1	an electricity bill.
bill	H1.2.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a written or printed account or statement of money owed.
bill	H1.3.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	such an account for food and drink in a restaurant, hotel, etc. Usual U.S. word: {check}.
bill	H1.4.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any printed or written list of items, events, etc., such as a theatre programme.
	exam	1	who's on the bill tonight??
fill the bill	5.
	head	bill
	syl	fill the bill.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be entirely satisfactory.
bill	H1.6.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a statute in draft, before it becomes law.
bill	H1.7.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed notice or advertisement; poster.
bill	H1.8.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a piece of paper money; note.
bill	H1.9.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {promissory note}.
bill	H1.10.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	See {bill of indictment}.
bill	H1.11.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bill of exchange}.
bill	H1.12.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bill of fare}.
bill	H1.13.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any document.
bill	H1.14.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send or present an account for payment to (a person).
bill	H1.15.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter (items, goods, etc.) on an account or statement.
bill	H1.16.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advertise by posters.
bill	H1.17.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to schedule as a future programme.
	exam	1	the play is billed for next week.
bill	ety	Old English bile; related to bill #7bill %3
bill	H2.1.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	the mouthpart of a bird, consisting of projecting jaws covered with a horny sheath; beak. It varies in shape and size according to the type of food eaten and may also be used as a weapon.
bill	H2.2.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any beaklike mouthpart in other animals.
bill	H2.3.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow promontary.
	exam	1	Portland Bill.
bill	H2.4.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the pointed tip of the fluke of an anchor.
bill and coo)	infl
	head	bill
	syl	bill and coo)
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
bill	H2.5.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	.; of birds, esp. doves
	def	to touch bills together.
bill	H2.6.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	.; of lovers
	def	to kiss and whisper amorously.
bill	ety	Old English bill sword, related to Old Norse b*_ildr instrument used in blood-letting, Old High German bil pickaxe
bill	H3.1.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a hooked weapon with a long handle, such as a halberd.
bill	H3.2.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {billhook}.
bill	ety	C18: from dialect beel #7bell (vb.)
bill	H4.0.
	syl	bill
	pron	<bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	another word for { {boom} (sense 5).}
billabong	ety	C19: from a native Australian language, from billa river+ bong dead
billabong	1.
	syl	bil+la+bong
	pron	<1bil*2boG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a stagnant pool in the bed of an intermittent stream.
billabong	2.
	syl	bil+la+bong
	pron	<1bil*2boG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a branch of a river running to a dead end.
billboard	ety	C19: from #7bill %1+#7board 
billboard	H1.0.
	syl	bill+board
	pron	<1bil2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {hoarding}.
billboard	ety	C19: from #7bill %2+#7board 
billboard	H2.0.
	syl	bill+board
	pron	<1bil2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a fitting at the bow of a vessel for securing an anchor.
billet	ety	C15: from Old French billette, from bulle a document; see {#7bull %3} &- @!bil+let@.#!ee n. &- #!bil+let+er n.
billet	H1.1.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	def	accommodation, esp. for a soldier, in civilian lodgings.
billet	H1.2.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	def	the official requisition for such lodgings.
billet	H1.3.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a space or berth allocated, esp. for slinging a hammock, in a ship.
billet	H1.4.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a job. $D. a brief letter or document.
billet	H1.5.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a lodging to (a soldier).
billet	H1.6.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to assign to a post or job.
billet	H1.7.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lodge or be lodged.
billet	ety	C15: from Old French billette a little log, from bille log, probably of Celtic origin
billet	H2.1.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a chunk of wood, esp. for fuel.
billet	H2.2.a.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal bar of square or circular cross section.
billet	H2.2.b.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ingot cast into the shape of a prism.
billet	H2.3.
	syl	bil+let
	pron	<1bilit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornament in a moulding, with short cylinders or blocks evenly spaced.
billet-doux	ety	C17: from French, literally: a sweet letter, from billet (see #7billet %1)#7+ doux sweet, from Latin dulcis 
billets-doux	infl
	head	billet-doux
	syl	bil:lets-doux
	pron	<2bili1du:z>, French <bije1du>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billet-doux	0.
	syl	bil:let-doux
	pron	<2bili1du:>, French <bije1du>, French <bije1du>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned or jocular.
	def	a love letter.
billfish	infl
	or	billfishes
	syl	bill+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billfishes	infl
	head	billfish
	or	billfish
	syl	bill+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billfish	0.
	syl	bill+fish
	pron	<1bil2fiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various fishes having elongated jaws, esp. any fish of the family such as the spearfish and marlin.
billfold	0.
	syl	bill+fold
	pron	<1bil2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {wallet}.
billhook	0.
	syl	bill+hook
	pron	<1bil2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting tool with a wooden handle and a curved blade terminating in a hook at its tip, used for pruning, chopping, etc. Also called: {bill}.
billiard	0.
	syl	bil+liard
	pron	<1bilj*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to billiards.
	exam	1	a billiard table;
	exam	2	a billiard cue;
	exam	3	a billiard ball.
billiards	ety	C16: from Old French billard curved stick, from Old French bille log; see #7billet %2
billiards	1.
	syl	bil+liards
	pron	<1bilj*dz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various games in which long cues are used to drive balls made of ivory or composition. It is played on a rectangular table covered with a smooth tight-fitting cloth and having raised cushioned edges.
billiards	2.
	syl	bil+liards
	pron	<1bilj*dz>
	pos	n.
	def	a version of this, played on a rectangular table having six pockets let into the corners and the two longer sides. Points are scored by striking one of three balls with the cue to contact the other two or one of the two. Compare { {pool} %2 (sense 6)}.
billing	1.
	syl	bill+ing
	pron	<1biliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the relative importance of a performer or act as reflected in the prominence given in programmes, advertisements, etc.
billing	2.
	syl	bill+ing
	pron	<1biliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	public notice or advertising (esp. in the phrase {advance billing) }.
billingsgate	ety	C17: after B#7illingsgate, which was notorious for such language
billingsgate	0.
	syl	bil+lings+gate
	pron	<1biliGz2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	obscene or abusive language.
Billingsgate	0.
	syl	Bil+lings+gate
	pron	<1biliGgz2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest fish market in London, on the N bank of the River Thames.
billion	ety	C17: from French, from #7bi -%1#7+ -llion as in million 
billions	infl
	head	billion
	or	billion
	syl	bil+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billion	infl
	or	billions
	syl	bil+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billion	1.
	syl	bil+lion
	pron	<1bilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	one million million: written as 1000000000000 or 10%1%2. U.S. word: {trillion}.
billion	2.
	syl	bil+lion
	pron	<1bilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	one thousand million: written as 1000000000 or 10%9.
billion	3.
	syl	bil+lion
	pron	<1bilj*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any exceptionally large number.
billion	4.a.
	syl	bil+lion
	pron	<1bilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to a billion.
	exam	1	it seems like a billion years ago.
billion	4.b.
	syl	bil+lion
	pron	<1bilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	we have a billion here.
billionth	sub
	head	billion
	syl	bil+lionth
	pos	adj. n.
billionaire	0.
	syl	bil+lion+aire
	pron	<2bilj*1ne*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose assets are worth over a billion of the monetary units of his country.
Billiton	0.
	syl	Bil+li+ton
	pron	<1biliton>, <bi1lEton>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Indonesia, in the Java Sea between Borneo and Sumatra. Chief town: Tan?!djungpandan. Area: 4833 sq. km (1866 sq. miles). Also called: {Belitung}.
bill of adventure	0.
	syl	bill of ad+ven+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate made out by a merchant to show that goods handled by him and his agents are the property of another party at whose risk the dealing is done.
bill of attainder	0.
	syl	bill of at+tain+der
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a legislative act finding a person guilty without trial of treason or felony and declaring him attainted. See also { {attainder} (sense 1).}
bill of exchange	0.
	syl	bill of ex+change
	pos	n.
	usage	now chiefly in foreign transactions
	def	a document, usually negotiable, containing an instruction to a third party to pay a stated sum of money at a designated future date or on demand.
bill of fare	0.
	syl	bill of fare
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {menu}.
bill of health	1.
	syl	bill of health
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate, issued by a port officer, that attests to the health of a ship's company.
bill of health	2.a.
	syl	bill of health
	pos	n.
	def	a good report of one's physical condition.
bill of health	2.b.
	syl	bill of health
	pos	n.
	def	a favourable account of a person's or a company's financial position.
bill of indictment	0.
	syl	bill of in+dict+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal Law.
	def	a formal document accusing a person or persons of crime, formerly presented to a grand jury for certification as a true bill but now signed by a court official.
bill of lading	0.
	syl	bill of lad+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in foreign trade
	def	a document containing full particulars of goods shipped or for shipment. Usual U.S. name: {waybill}.
Bill of Rights	1.
	syl	Bill of Rights
	pos	n.
	def	an English statute of 1689 guaranteeing the rights and liberty of the individual subject.
Bill of Rights	2.
	syl	Bill of Rights
	pos	n.
	def	the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution, added in 1791, which guarantee the liberty of the individual.
Bill of Rights	3.
	syl	Bill of Rights
	pos	n.
	usage	usually not caps.
	def	any charter or summary of basic human rights.
bill of sale	0.
	syl	bill of sale
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a deed transferring personal property, either outright or as security for a loan or debt.
billon	ety	C18: from Old French: ingot, from bille log; see #7billet %2
billon	1.
	syl	bil+lon
	pron	<1bil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy consisting of gold or silver and a base metal, usually copper, used esp. for coinage.
billon	2.
	syl	bil+lon
	pron	<1bil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any coin made of such an alloy.
billow	ety	C16: from Old Norse bylgja; related to Swedish b*_olja, Danish b*"olg, Middle High German bulge; see #7bellow, belly 
billow	1.
	syl	bil+low
	pron	<1bil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large sea wave.
billow	2.
	syl	bil+low
	pron	<1bil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling or surging mass, as of smoke or sound.
billow	3.
	syl	bil+low
	pron	<1bil*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the sea itself. {~}
billow	4.
	syl	bil+low
	pron	<1bil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to rise up, swell out, or cause to rise up or swell out.
billowy	0.
	syl	bil+low:y
	pron	<1bil*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or forming billows.
	exam	1	a billowy sea.
billowiness	sub
	head	billowy
	syl	bil+low:i+ness
	pos	n.
billsticker	alt
	head	billposter
	or	billposter
	syl	bill+stick:er
	pos	n.
billposter	0.
	or	billsticker
	syl	bill+post:er
	pron	<1bil2p*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is employed to stick advertising posters to walls, fences, etc.
billposting	sub
	head	billposter
	or	billsticking
	syl	bill+2post:ing
	pos	n.
billsticking	sub
	head	billposter
	or	billposting
	syl	bill+2stick:ing
	pos	n.
billy	ety	C19: special use of the name Billy, pet form of William 
billies	infl
	head	billy
	syl	bil+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billy	H1.0.
	syl	bil+ly
	pron	<1bili>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a wooden club esp. a police?!man's truncheon.
billy	ety	C19: from Scot. English billypot, cooking vessel
billycan	alt
	head	billy
	or	billy
	syl	bil+ly+can
	pron	<1bili>, <1bili2k@n>, <1bili2k@n>
	pos	n.
billies	infl
	head	billy
	or	billycans
	syl	bil+lies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billycans	infl
	head	billy
	or	billies
	syl	bil+ly+cans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
billy	H2.0.
	or	billycan
	syl	bil+ly
	pron	<1bili>, <1bili2k@n>, <1bili2k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal can or pot for boiling water, etc., over a camp fire.
billycock	ety	C19: named after William Coke, Englishman for whom it was first made
billycock	0.
	syl	bil+ly+cock
	pron	<1bilikok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare, chiefly Brit.
	def	any of several round-crowned brimmed hats of felt, such as the bowler.
billy goat	0.
	syl	bil+ly goat
	pos	n.
	def	a male goat. Compare {nanny goat}.
billyo	ety	C19: of unknown origin
billyoh	alt
	head	billyo
	or	billyo
	syl	bill:y+oh
	pron	<1bili2*u>
	pos	n.
like billyo	infl
	head	billyo
	syl	like billyo.
	pos	n.
Billy the Kid	0.
	syl	Bil:ly the Kid
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of 1859-81, U.S. outlaw.
bilobed	alt
	head	bilobate
	or	bilobate
	syl	bi+lobed
	pron	<1bI2l*ubd>
	pos	adj.
bilobate	0.
	or	bilobed
	syl	bi+lo+bate
	pron	<bI1l*ubAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into or having two lobes.
	exam	1	a bilobate leaf.
biloculate	alt
	head	bilocular
	or	bilocular
	syl	bi+loc:u+late
	pos	adj.
bilocular	0.
	or	biloculate
	syl	bi+loc:u+lar
	pron	<bI1lokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	divided into two chambers or cavities.
	exam	1	some flowering plants have bilocular ovaries.
biltong	ety	C19: Afrikaans, from Dutch bil buttock+ tong #7tongue 
biltong	0.
	syl	bil+tong
	pron	<1bil2toG>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	strips of meat dried and cured in the sun.
Bim	ety	C19: of unknown origin
Bim	0.
	syl	Bim
	pron	<bim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Barbados.
BIM	0.
	syl	B.I.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Institute of Management.
bima	alt
	head	bimah
	or	bimah
	syl	bi:ma
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
bimah	0.
	or	bima
	syl	bi+mah
	pron	<1bEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {bema}.
bimanous	ety	C19: from New Latin bimana two handed, from #7bi -%1#7+ Latin manus hand
bimanous	0.
	syl	bim:a+nous
	pron	<1bim*n*s>, <bI1mA->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of man and the higher primates
	def	having two hands distinct in form and function from the feet.
bimbo	ety	C20: from Italian: little child
bimbos	infl
	head	bimbo
	or	bimboes
	syl	bim+bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bimboes	infl
	head	bimbo
	or	bimbos
	syl	bim+boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bimbo	1.
	syl	bim+bo
	pron	<1bimb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, usually deroga?!tory.
	def	a fellow; person.
bimbo	2.
	syl	bim+bo
	pron	<1bimb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, usually deroga?!tory.
	def	a whore.
bimestrial	ety	C19: from Latin bim*_estris, from #7bi -%1#7+ m*_ensis month
bimestrial	1.
	syl	bi+mes+tri:al
	pron	<bI1mestri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for two months.
bimestrial	2.
	syl	bi+mes+tri:al
	pron	<bI1mestri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for { {bimonthly} (sense 1).}
bimestrially	sub
	head	bimestrial
	syl	bi+1mes+tri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
bimetallic	1.
	syl	bi+me+tal+lic
	pron	<2bImi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of two metals.
bimetallic	2.
	syl	bi+me+tal+lic
	pron	<2bImi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or based on bimetallism.
bimetallic strip	0.
	syl	bi+me+tal+lic strip
	pos	n.
	def	a strip consisting of two metals of different coefficients of expansion welded together so that it buckles on heating: used in thermostats, etc.
bimetallism	1.
	syl	bi+met+al+lism
	pron	<bI1met*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of two metals, esp. gold and silver, in fixed relative values as the standard of value and currency.
bimetallism	2.
	syl	bi+met+al+lism
	pron	<bI1met*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the economic policies or doctrine supporting a bimetallic standard. &- {bi+#!met+al+list}
bimillenary	0.
	syl	bi+mil+le+nar:y
	pron	<2bImi1lEn*ri>, <bI1milin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	marking a two-thousandth anniversary. {~} {nar@.ies}. a two-thousandth anniversary.
bimolecular	0.
	syl	bi+mo+lec+u+lar
	pron	<2bIm*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical complex, collision, etc.
	def	having or involving two molecules.
bimonthly	1.
	syl	bi+month+ly
	pron	<bI1m^nTli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	every two months.
bimonthly	2.
	syl	bi+month+ly
	pron	<bI1m^nTli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	often avoided because of confusion with sense 1
	def	twice a month; semimonthly. See {bi-%1}.
bimonthlies	infl
	head	bimonthly
	syl	bi+month+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bimonthly	3.
	syl	bi+month+ly
	pron	<bI1m^nTli>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical published every two months.
bimorph cell	alt
	head	bimorph
	or	bimorph
	syl	bi+morph cell
	pos	n.
bimorph	0.
	or	bimorph cell
	syl	bi+morph
	pron	<1bImc:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an assembly of two piezoelectric crystals cemented together so that an applied voltage causes one to expand and the other to contract, converting electrical signals into mechanical energy. Conversely, bending can generate a voltage: used in loudspeakers, gramophone pickups, etc.
bin	ety	Old English binne basket, probably of Celtic origin; related to bindan to #7bind
bin	1.
	syl	bin
	pron	<bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a large container or enclosed space for storing something in bulk, such as coal, grain, or wool.
bin	2.
	syl	bin
	pron	<bin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bread bin}. a small container for bread.
bin	3.
	syl	bin
	pron	<bin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dustbin, rubbish bin}. a container for litter, rubbish, etc.
bin	4.a.
	syl	bin
	pron	<bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a storage place for bottled wine.
bin	4.b.
	syl	bin
	pron	<bin>
	pos	n.
	def	one particular bottling of wine.
bins	infl
	head	bin
	syl	bins
	pos	vb.
binning	infl
	head	bin
	syl	bin+ning
	pos	vb.
binned	infl
	head	bin
	syl	binned.
	pos	vb.
bin	5.
	syl	bin
	pron	<bin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store in a bin.
bin-	0.
	syl	bin-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant, esp. before a vowel, of {bi-} %1.
	exam	1	binocular.
binal	ety	C17: from New Latin b*_in*_alis; see #7bin -
binal	0.
	syl	bi+nal
	pron	<1bInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	twofold; double.
binary	ety	C16: from Late Latin b*_in*_arius; see #7bin -
binary	1.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of, relating to, or involving two; dual.
binary	2.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths., computer technol.
	def	of, relating to, or expressed in binary notation or binary code.
binary	3.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound or molecule
	def	containing atoms of two different elements.
binary	4.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Metallurgy. of an alloy
	def	consisting of two components or phases.
binary	5.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an educational system
	def	consisting of two parallel forms of education such as the grammar school and the secondary modern in Britain.
binaries	infl
	head	binary
	syl	bi+na+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
binary	6.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	n.
	def	something composed of two parts or things.
binary	7.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {binary number}. a number expressed in binary notation.
binary	8.
	syl	bi+na+ry
	pron	<1bIn*ri>, <-ne->
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	See {binary star}.
binary code	0.
	syl	bi+na+ry code
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the representation of each one of a set of numbers, letters, etc., in a unique group of bits, each having one of two possible values.
binary-coded decimal	0.
	syl	bi:na:ry-cod:ed dec:i+mal
	pos	n.
	def	a number in binary code written in groups of four bits, each group representing one digit of the corresponding decimal number, as for the decimal Abbrev.: {BCD}
binary digit	0.
	syl	bi+na+ry dig+it
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two digits 0 or 1, used in binary notation. Abbrev.: {bit}.
binary fission	0.
	syl	bi+na+ry fis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction in unicellular organisms by division into two similar daughter cells.
binary form	0.
	syl	bi+na+ry form
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a structure consisting of two sections, each being played twice.
system	alt
	head	binary notation
	or	binary notation
	syl	sys+tem
	pos	n.
binary notation	0.
	or	system
	syl	bi+na+ry no+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a number system having a base of two, numbers being expressed by combinations of the digits 0 and 1: used in computing, as 0 and 1 can be represented electrically as and
binary operation	0.
	syl	bi+na+ry op+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical operation applied to two numbers, quantities, expressions, sets, etc.
binary star	0.
	syl	bi+na+ry star
	pos	n.
	def	a double star system containing two associated stars revolving around a common centre of gravity in different orbits. A {visual binary} can be seen through a telescope. A {spectroscopic binary} can only be observed by the spectroscopic Doppler shift as each star moves towards or away from the earth. Sometimes shortened to {binary}. See also {optical double star, eclipsing binary}.
binate	ety	C19: from New Latin b*_in*_atus, probably from Latin comb*_in*_atus united
binate	0.
	syl	bi+nate
	pron	<1bInAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	occurring in two parts or in pairs.
	exam	1	binate leaves.
binately	sub
	head	binate
	syl	bi+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
binaural	1.
	syl	bin+au:ral
	pron	<bI1nc:r*l>, <bin->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, having, or hearing with both ears.
binaural	2.
	syl	bin+au:ral
	pron	<bI1nc:r*l>, <bin->
	pos	adj.
	def	employing two separate channels for recording or transmitting sound; so creating an impression of depth.
	exam	1	a binaural recording.
binaurally	sub
	head	binaural
	syl	bin+1au:ral+ly
	pos	adv.
bind	ety	Old English bindan; related to Old Norse binda, Old High German bintan, Latin offendix #7band %2#7, Sanskrit badhn*_ati he binds
binds	infl
	head	bind
	syl	binds
	pos	vb.
binding	infl
	head	bind
	syl	bind+ing
	pos	vb.
bound	infl
	head	bind
	syl	bound.
	pos	vb.
bind	1.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fast or secure with or as if with a tie or band.
bind	2.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to encircle or enclose with a band.
	exam	1	to bind the hair.
bind	3.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (someone) under obligation; oblige.
bind	4.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose legal obligations or duties upon (a person or party to an agreement).
bind	5.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a bargain, agreement, etc.) ir?!revocable; seal.
bind	6.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain or confine with or as if with ties, as of responsibility or loyalty.
bind	7.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place under certain constraints; govern.
bind	8.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to bandage or swathe.
	exam	1	to bind a wound.
bind	9.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cohere or stick or cause to cohere or stick.
	exam	1	egg binds fat and flour.
bind	10.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become compact, stiff, or hard.
	exam	1	frost binds the earth.
bind	11.a.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose and fasten (the pages of a book) between covers.
bind	11.b.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a book
	def	to undergo this process.
bind	12.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a garment, hem, etc.) with a border or edging, as for decoration or to prevent fraying.
bind	13.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out or over
	def	to employ as an apprentice; indenture.
bind	14.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to complain.
bind	15.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	def	something that binds.
bind	16.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of binding or state of being bound.
bind	17.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult or annoying situation.
bind	18.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bine}.
bind	19.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for { {tie} (sense 17).}
bind	20.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	clay between layers of coal.
bind	21.
	syl	bind
	pron	<bInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a pushing movement with the blade made to force one's opponent's sword from one line into another. {~} See also {bind over}.
binder	1.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a firm cover or folder with rings or clasps for holding loose sheets of paper together.
binder	2.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a material used to bind separate particles together, give an appropriate consistency, or facilitate adhesion to a surface.
binder	3.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who binds books; bookbinder.
binder	4.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to fasten or tie, such as rope or twine.
binder	5.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {reaper binder}. a machine for cutting grain and binding it into bundles or sheaves. Compare {combine harvester}.
binder	6.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal agreement giving insurance coverage pending formal issue of a policy.
binder	7.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tie, beam, or girder, used to support floor joists.
binder	8.
	syl	bind+er
	pron	<1bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone for binding masonry; bondstone.
binderies	infl
	head	bindery
	syl	bind+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bindery	0.
	syl	bind+er:y
	pron	<1bInd*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which books are bound.
bindi-eye	ety	C20: perhaps from a native Australian language
bindi-eye	0.
	syl	bin:di-eye
	pron	<1bindi2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various small weedy Australian herbaceous plants of the genus with burlike fruits: family (composites).
binding	1.
	syl	bind+ing
	pron	<1bIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that binds or fastens.
binding	2.
	syl	bind+ing
	pron	<1bIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the covering within which the pages of a book are bound.
binding	3.
	syl	bind+ing
	pron	<1bIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material or tape used for binding hems, etc.
binding	4.
	syl	bind+ing
	pron	<1bIndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	imposing an obligation or duty.
	exam	1	a binding promise.
binding	5.
	syl	bind+ing
	pron	<1bIndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing hindrance; restrictive.
binding energy	1.
	syl	bind+ing en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the energy that must be supplied to a stable nucleus before it can undergo fission. It is equal to the mass defect.
binding energy	2.
	syl	bind+ing en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the energy required to remove a particle from a system, esp. an electron from an atom.
bind over	0.
	syl	bind o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a person) under a legal obligation, such as one to keep the peace.
bindweed	1.
	syl	bind+weed
	pron	<1bInd2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any convolvulaceous plant of the genera and that twines around a support. See also
bindweed	2.
	syl	bind+weed
	pron	<1bInd2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other trailing or twining plants, such as black bindweed.
bine	ety	C19: variant of #7bind 
bine	1.
	syl	bine
	pron	<bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the climbing or twining stem of any of various plants, such as the woodbine or bindweed.
bine	2.
	syl	bine
	pron	<bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant with such a stem.
Binet-Simon scale	ety	C20: named after Alfred Binet (1857-1911)+Th*'eodore Simon (1873-1961), French psychologists
Binet-Simon scale	0.
	syl	Bi:net-Si:mon scale
	pron	<1bEnA1sIm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a test comprising questions and tasks, used to determine the mental age of subjects, usually children. Also called: {Binet scale} {test}. See also {Stanford-Binet test}.
binge	ety	C19: probably Lincolnshire dialect binge to soak
binge	1.
	syl	binge
	pron	<binJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bout of excessive eating or drinking.
binge	2.
	syl	binge
	pron	<binJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessive indulgence in anything.
	exam	1	a shopping binge.
Bingen	0.
	syl	Bing+en
	pron	<1biG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W West Germany on the Rhine: wine trade and tourist centre. Pop.: 23700 (1970).
bingey	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
bingy	alt
	head	bingey
	or	bingey
	syl	bin:gy
	pron	<1binJi>
	pos	n.
bingeys	infl
	head	bingey
	or	bingies
	syl	bin:geys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bingies	infl
	head	bingey
	or	bingeys
	syl	bin:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bingey	0.
	or	bingy
	syl	bin+gey
	pron	<1binJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the stomach; belly.
binghi	ety	C19: from a native Australian language, literally: brother
binghi	0.
	syl	bin+ghi
	pron	<1biGgI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang, often derogatory.
	def	an Aborigine.
bingle	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
bingle	0.
	syl	bin+gle
	pron	<1biGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a minor crash or upset, as in a car or on a surfboard.
bingo	ety	C19: perhaps from bing, imitative of a bell ringing to mark the win
bingo	1.
	syl	bin+go
	pron	<1biGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling game, usually played with several people, in which numbers selected at random are called out and the players cover the numbers on their individual cards. The first to cover a given arrangement of numbers is the winner. Compare {lotto. ~}
bingo	2.
	syl	bin+go
	pron	<1biGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry by the winner of a game of bingo.
bingo	3.
	syl	bin+go
	pron	<1biGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of surprise at a sudden occurrence or the successful completion of something.
	exam	1	and bingo&!
	exam	2	the lights went out.
Binhdinh	alt
	head	Binh Dinh
	or	Binh Dinh
	syl	Binh+dinh
	pron	<1bin1din>
	pos	n.
Binh Dinh	0.
	or	Binhdinh
	syl	Binh Dinh
	pron	<1bin1din>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Vietnam. Pop.: 147000 (1968 est.).
Beni	alt
	head	Bini
	or	Bini
	syl	Be:ni
	pron	<b*1nE>
	pos	n.
Bini	infl
	or	Binis
	syl	Bi:ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Binis	infl
	head	Bini
	or	Bini
	syl	Bi:nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bini	0.
	or	Beni
	syl	Bi:ni
	pron	<b*1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Edo}.
binnacle	ety	C17: changed from C15 bitakle, from Portuguese bit*'acula, from Late Latin habit*_aculum dwelling-place, from Latin habit*_are to inhabit; spelling influenced by #7bin 
binnacle	0.
	syl	bin+na+cle
	pron	<1bin*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a housing for a ship's compass.
binocular	ety	C18: from #7bi -%1#7+ Latin oculus eye
binocular	0.
	syl	bin+oc:u+lar
	pron	<bi1nokjul*>, <bI->
	pos	adj.
	def	involving, relating to, seeing with or intended for both eyes.
	exam	1	binocular vision.
binoculars	0.
	syl	bin+oc:u+lars
	pron	<bi1nokjul*z>, <bI->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an optical instrument for use with both eyes, consisting of two small telescopes joined together. Also called: {field glasses}.
binomial	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin bin*_omius from #7bi -%1#7+ Latin n*_omen #7name 
binomial	1.
	syl	bi+no+mi:al
	pron	<bI1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical expression consisting of two terms, such as 3 +2
binomial	2.
	syl	bi+no+mi:al
	pron	<bI1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-part taxonomic name for an animal or plant. See {binomial nomenclature}.
binomial	3.
	syl	bi+no+mi:al
	pron	<bI1n*umi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	referring to two names or terms.
binomially	sub
	head	binomial
	syl	bi+1no+mi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
binomial distribution	0.
	syl	bi+no+mi:al dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a statistical distribution giving the probability of obtaining a specified number of successes in a specified number of trials of an experiment, with a constant probability of success in each trial.
binominal nomenclature	alt
	head	binomial
	or	binomial
	syl	bi+nom:i+nal no+men+cla+ture
	pos	n.
binomial	0.
	or	binominal nomenclature
	syl	bi+no+mi:al
	pos	n.
	def	a system for naming plants and animals by means of two Latin names: the first indicating the genus and the second the species to which the organism belongs, as in (the lion).
binomial theorem	0.
	syl	bi+no+mi:al the:o+rem
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical theorem that gives the expansion of any binomial raised to a positive integral power, It contains +1 terms.
	exam	1	(x
	infl
	head	binominal
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
binominal	1.
	syl	bi+nom:i+nal
	pron	<bI1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the binomial nomenclature. {~}
binominal	2.
	syl	bi+nom:i+nal
	pron	<bI1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a two-part taxonomic name; binomial.
bint	ety	C19: from Arabic, literally: daughter
bint	0.
	syl	bint
	pron	<bint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derogatory term for {girl} or {woman}.
binturong	ety	from Malay
binturong	0.
	syl	bin+tu+rong
	pron	<1bintju2roG>, <bin1tju*roG>
	pos	n.
	def	an arboreal SE Asian viverrine mammal, closely related to the palm civets but larger and having long shaggy black hair.
binucleate	0.
	syl	bi+nu+cle+ate
	pron	<bI1nju:kli2At>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having two nuclei.
	exam	1	a binucleate cell.
bio-	ety	from Greek bios life
bio-assay	1.
	syl	bi:o-as:say
	pron	<2bI*u*1sA>, <-1@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of determining the concentration, activity, or effect of a drug, hormone, or vitamin by testing its effect on a living organism and comparing this with the activity of an agreed standard.
bio-assay	2.
	syl	bi:o-as:say
	pron	<2bI*u*?!1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a bio-assay.
bioastronautics	0.
	syl	bi:o+as+tro+nau+tics
	pron	<2bI*u2@str*1nc:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the effects of space flight on living organisms. See {space medicine}.
B'io-B'io	0.
	syl	B*'i:o-B*'i:o
	pron	Spanish <1bio> <1bio>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Chile, rising in the Andes and flowing northwest to the Pacific. Length: about 390 km (240 miles).
biocatalyst	0.
	syl	bi:o+cat:a+lyst
	pron	<2bI*u1k@t*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical, esp. an enzyme, that initiates or modifies the rate of a biochemical reaction.
biocatalytic	sub
	head	biocatalyst
	syl	bi:o+cat:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2bI*u2k@t*1litik>
	pos	adj.
biocellate	0.
	syl	bi+oc+el+late
	pron	<bI1osi2lAt>, <2bI*u1selit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	marked with two eyelike spots or ocelli.
biocenology	ety	C20: from #7bio -#7+ ceno-, from Greek koinos common+-#7logy 
biocenology	0.
	syl	bi:o+ce:nol+o:gy
	pron	<2bI*usi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of ecology concerned with the relationships and interactions between the members of a natural community.
biochemical oxygen demand	0.
	syl	bi:o+chem:i+cal ox:y+gen de+mand
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the organic pollution of water: the amount of oxygen, in mg per litre of water, absorbed by a sample kept at 20?%C for five days. {B.O.D}.
biochemistry	0.
	syl	bi:o+chem+is+try
	pron	<2bI*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the chemical compounds, reactions, etc., occurring in living organisms. &- {bi@.o+chem@.i+cal} (@!ba$I$$$u#!k$em$Ik%@l) &- {@!bi@.o+#!chem@.i+cal+ly} &- {@!bi@.o+#!chem+ist}
biocide	0.
	syl	bi:o+cide
	pron	<1bI*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical, such as a pesticide, capable of killing living organisms.
biocidal	sub
	head	biocide
	syl	bi:o+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
bioclimatology	0.
	syl	bi:o+cli+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2bI*u2klIm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the effects of climatic conditions on living organisms.
biocycle	0.
	syl	bi:o+cy+cle
	pron	<1bI*u2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	any of the major regions of the biosphere, such as the land or sea, which are capable of supporting life.
biodegradable	0.
	syl	bi:o+de:grad+a:ble
	pron	<2bI*udi1grAd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sewage con?!stituents, packaging material, etc.
	def	capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other biological means. &- {bi@.o+deg+ra+da+tion} (@!ba$I$$$u@!d$egr$$#!de$I#s$$n)
biodynamics	0.
	syl	bi:o+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2bI*udI1n@miks>, <-di->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of biology that deals with the energy production and activities of organisms.
biodynamic	sub
	head	biodynamics
	or	biodynamical
	syl	bi:o+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
biodynamical	sub
	head	biodynamics
	or	biodynamic
	syl	bi:o+dy+1nam+ic+al
	pos	adj.
bioecology	0.
	syl	bi:o+e:col+o:gy
	pron	<2bI*ui1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {ecol?!ogy} (sense 1).
bioecological	sub
	head	bioecology
	syl	bi:o+e:co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2bI*u2Ek*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
bioecologically	sub
	head	bioecology
	syl	bi:o+2e:co+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bioecologist	sub
	head	bioecology
	syl	bi:o+e:1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
bioenergetics	0.
	syl	bi:o+en+er+get+ics
	pron	<2bI*u2en*1Jetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of energy relationships in living organisms, esp. in natural communities.
bioenergetic	sub
	head	bioenergetics
	syl	bi:o+2en+er+1get+ic
	pos	adj.
bioengineering	1.
	syl	bi:o+en+gi+neer+ing
	pron	<2bI*u2enJi1ni*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the design and manufacture of aids, such as artificial limbs, to rectify defective body functions.
bioengineering	2.
	syl	bi:o+en+gi+neer+ing
	pron	<2bI*u2enJi1ni*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the design, manufacture, and maintenance of engineering equipment used in biosynthetic processes, such as fermentation.
bioengineer	sub
	head	bioengineering
	syl	bi:o+2en+gi+1neer
	pos	n.
biofeedback	0.
	syl	bi:o+feed+back
	pron	<2bI*u1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol., psychol.
	def	a tech?!nique for controlling autonomic functions, such as the rate of heartbeat or breathing, by concentrating on the desired effect.
bioflavonoid	0.
	syl	bi:o+fla+vo+noid
	pron	<2bI*u1flAv*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vitamin P}.
biog	1.
	syl	biog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	biographical.
biog	2.
	syl	biog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	biography.
biogen	0.
	syl	bi:o+gen
	pron	<1bI*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical protein assumed to be the basis of the formation and functioning of body cells and tissues.
biogenesis	0.
	syl	bi:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2bI*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that a living organism must originate from a parent organism similar to itself. Compare {abiogenesis}.
biogenetic	sub
	head	biogenesis
	syl	bi:o+ge:1net+ic
	pron	<bI1oJ*n*s>
	pos	adj.
biogenetical	sub
	head	biogenesis
	or	biogenous
	syl	bi:o+ge:1net:i+cal
	pron	<bI1oJ*n*s>
	pos	adj.
biogenous	sub
	head	biogenesis
	or	biogenetical
	syl	bi:og+e:nous
	pron	<bI1oJ*n*s>
	pos	adj.
biogenetically	sub
	head	biogenesis
	syl	bi:o+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biogeography	0.
	syl	bi:o+ge:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2bI*uJi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the geographical distribution of plants and animals.
biogeographical	sub
	head	biogeography
	syl	bi:o+ge:o+graph:i+cal
	pron	<2bI*u2Ji*1gr@fikL>
	pos	adj.
biogeographically	sub
	head	biogeography
	syl	bi:o+2ge:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biographies	infl
	head	biography
	syl	bi+og+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biography	1.
	syl	bi+og+ra+phy
	pron	<bI1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	an account of a person's life by another.
biography	2.
	syl	bi+og+ra+phy
	pron	<bI1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	such accounts collectively. &- {bi+#!og+raph+er} &- {bi@.o+graph@.i+cal} (@!ba$I$$#!gr@af$Ik%@l) {@!bi@.o+#!graph+ic} &- {@!bi@.o+#!graph@.i+cal+ly}
bioherm	ety	C20: from #7bio -#7+ Greek herma submerged rock
bioherm	0.
	syl	bi:o+herm
	pron	<1bI*u2hR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of organic material, esp. a coral reef, surrounded by rocks of different origin.
biol	1.
	syl	biol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	biological.
biol	2.
	syl	biol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	biology.
biologic	alt
	head	biological
	or	biological
	syl	bi:o+log+ic
	pos	adj.
biological	1.
	or	biologic
	syl	bi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2bI*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to biology.
biological	2.
	or	biologic
	syl	bi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2bI*1loJikL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a drug, such as a vaccine, that is derived from a living organism.
biologically	sub
	head	biological
	syl	bi:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biological clock	1.
	syl	bi:o+log:i+cal clock
	pos	n.
	def	an inherent periodicity in the physiological processes of living organisms that is not depend?!ent on the periodicity of external factors.
biological clock	2.
	syl	bi:o+log:i+cal clock
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical mechanism responsible for this periodicity.
biological clock	xref
	syl	bi:o+log:i+cal clock
	pos	n.
	def	See also {circadian}.
biological warfare	0.
	syl	bi:o+log:i+cal war+fare
	pos	n.
	def	the use of living organisms or their toxic products to induce death or incapacity in humans and animals and damage to plant crops, etc.
biology	1.
	syl	bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<bI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of living organisms, including their structure, functioning, evolution, distribution, and interrelationships.
biology	2.
	syl	bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<bI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure, functioning, etc., of a particular organism or group of organisms.
biology	3.
	syl	bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<bI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the animal and plant life of a particular region.
biologist	sub
	head	biology
	syl	bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
bioluminescence	0.
	syl	bi:o+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2bI*u2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of light by living organisms as a result of the oxidation of a light-producing substance (luciferin) by the enzyme luciferase: occurs in many marine organisms, insects such as the firefly, etc.
bioluminescent	sub
	head	bioluminescence
	syl	bi:o+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
biolysis	1.
	syl	bi+ol:y+sis
	pron	<bI1olisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the death and dissolution of a living organism.
biolysis	2.
	syl	bi+ol:y+sis
	pron	<bI1olisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the disintegration of organic matter by the action of bacteria etc.
biolytic	sub
	head	biolysis
	syl	bi:o+lyt+ic
	pron	<2bI*1litik>
	pos	adj.
biomass	0.
	syl	bi:o+mass
	pron	<1bI*u2m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of living organisms in a given area, expressed in terms of living or dry weight per unit area.
biome	ety	C20: from #7bio- +#7-ome
biome	0.
	syl	bi+ome
	pron	<1bI2*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a major ecological community, extending over a large area and usually characterized by a dominant vegetation. See { {formation} (sense 6)}.
biometrics	alt
	head	biometry
	or	biometry
	syl	bi:o+met+rics
	pron	<2bI*1metriks>
	pos	n.
biometry	1.
	or	biometrics
	syl	bi+om+e:try
	pron	<bI1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of biological data by means of statistical analysis.
biometry	2.
	or	biometrics
	syl	bi+om+e:try
	pron	<bI1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the statistical calculation of the probable duration of human life.
biometric	sub
	head	biometry
	syl	bi:o+met+ric
	pron	<2bI*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
biometrically	sub
	head	biometry
	syl	bi:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bionic	1.
	syl	bi+on+ic
	pron	<bI1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bionics.
bionic	2.
	syl	bi+on+ic
	pron	<bI1onik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in science fiction
	def	having certain physiological functions aug?!mented or replaced by electronic equipment.
	exam	1	the bionic man.
bionics	0.
	syl	bi+on+ics
	pron	<bI1oniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of certain biological functions, esp. those relating to the brain, that are applicable to the development of electronic equipment, such as computer hardware, designed to operate in a similar manner.
bionomics	0.
	syl	bi:o+nom+ics
	pron	<2bI*1nomiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a less common name for { {ecology} (senses 1, 2)}.
bionomic	sub
	head	bionomics
	syl	bi:o+1nom:ic
	pos	adj.
bionomically	sub
	head	bionomics
	syl	bi:o+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bionomist	sub
	head	bionomics
	syl	bi+on:o+mist
	pron	<bI1on*mist>
	pos	n.
biophysics	0.
	syl	bi:o+phys+ics
	pron	<2bI*u1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the physics of biological processes and the application of methods used in physics to biology.
biophysical	sub
	head	biophysics
	syl	bi:o+1phys:i+cal
	pos	adj.
biophysically	sub
	head	biophysics
	syl	bi:o+1phys:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biophysicist	sub
	head	biophysics
	syl	bi:o+phys:i+cist
	pron	<2bI*u1fizisist>
	pos	n.
bioplasm	0.
	syl	bi:o+plasm
	pron	<1bI*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	living matter; protoplasm.
bioplasmic	sub
	head	bioplasm
	syl	bi:o+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
biopoiesis	0.
	syl	bi:o+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2bI*upci1Esis>
	pos	n.
	def	the synthesis of living matter from nonliving matter, esp. considered as an evolutionary process.
biopsy	ety	C20: from #7bio -+Greek opsis sight
biopsies	infl
	head	biopsy
	syl	bi+op+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biopsy	0.
	syl	bi+op+sy
	pron	<1bIopsi>
	pos	n.
	def	examination, esp. under a microscope, of tissue from a living body to determine the cause or extent of a disease.
bioptic	sub
	head	biopsy
	syl	bi+op+tic
	pron	<bI1optik>
	pos	adj.
bioscope	1.
	syl	bi:o+scope
	pron	<1bI*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of early film projector.
bioscope	2.
	syl	bi:o+scope
	pron	<1bI*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African word for {cinema}.
bioscopies	infl
	head	bioscopy
	syl	bi+os+co+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bioscopy	0.
	syl	bi+os+co+py
	pron	<bI1osk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	examination of a body to determine whether it is alive.
-biosis	ety	New Latin,@T from Greek bi*_osis;@T see #7bio -#7,@T -#7osis 
-biosis	0.
	syl	-bi:o:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a specified mode of life.
	exam	1	symbiosis. @T
-biotic	sub
	head	-biosis
	syl	-bi:ot:ic
	pos	adj.
biosphere	0.
	syl	bi:o+sphere
	pron	<1bI*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the earth's surface and atmosphere inhabited by living things.
biostatics	0.
	syl	bi:o+stat+ics
	pron	<2bI*u1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of biology that deals with the structure of organisms in relation to their function.
biostatic	sub
	head	biostatics
	syl	bi:o+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
biostatically	sub
	head	biostatics
	syl	bi:o+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biostrome	ety	C20: from #7bio -#7+ Greek str*_oma 
biostrome	0.
	syl	bi:o+strome
	pron	<1bI*2str*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rocky layer consisting of a deposit of organic material, such as fossils.
biosynthesis	0.
	syl	bi:o+syn+the+sis
	pron	<2bI*u1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of complex compounds from simple substances by living organisms.
biosynthetic	sub
	head	biosynthesis
	syl	bi:o+syn+thet+ic
	pron	<2bI*u2sin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
biosynthetically	sub
	head	biosynthesis
	syl	bi:o+2syn+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biota	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Greek biot*_e way of life, from bios life
biota	0.
	syl	bi:o+ta
	pron	<bI1*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant and animal life of a particular region or period.
biotechnology	0.
	syl	bi:o+tech+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2bI*utek1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {ergonomics}.
biotechnological	sub
	head	biotechnology
	syl	bi:o+tech+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2bI*u2tekn*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
biotechnologically	sub
	head	biotechnology
	syl	bi:o+2tech+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
biotechnologist	sub
	head	biotechnology
	syl	bi:o+tech+1nol:o+?!gist
	pos	n.
biotic	ety	C17: from Greek biotikos, from bios life
biotic	0.
	syl	bi+ot+ic
	pron	<bI1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to living organisms.
biotin	ety	C20: biot- from Greek biot*_e life, way of life+-#7in 
biotin	0.
	syl	bi:o+tin
	pron	<1bI*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a vitamin of the B complex, abundant in egg yolk and liver, deficiency of which causes dermatitis and loss of hair. Formula: C\1\0H\1\6N\2O\3S. See also {avidin}.
biotite	0.
	syl	bi:o+tite
	pron	<1bI*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown to black mica. Formula: K(Mg,Fe)\3AlSi\3O\1\0(OH)\2.
biotitic	sub
	head	biotite
	syl	bi:o+tit+ic
	pron	<2bI*1titik>
	pos	adj.
biotope	ety	C20: from #7bio- + Greek topos place
biotope	0.
	syl	bi:o+tope
	pron	<1bI*2t*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a small area, such as the bark of a tree, that supports its own distinctive community.
biotype	0.
	syl	bi:o+type
	pron	<1bI*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of plants or animals within a species that resemble, but differ physiologically from, other members of the species.
biotypic	sub
	head	biotype
	syl	bi:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2bI*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
biparietal	0.
	syl	bi+pa+ri+e:tal
	pron	<2bIp*1rIitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	relating to or connected to both parietal bones.
biparous	1.
	syl	bip+ar+ous
	pron	<1bip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	producing offspring in pairs.
biparous	2.
	syl	bip+ar+ous
	pron	<1bip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of an inflorescence
	def	producing two branches from one stem.
bipartisan	0.
	syl	bi+par+ti+san
	pron	<2bIpa:ti1z@n>, <bI1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or supported by two or more political parties.
bipartisanship	sub
	head	bipartisan
	syl	bi+par+ti+1san+ship
	pos	n.
bipartite	1.
	syl	bi+par+tite
	pron	<bI1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or having two parts.
bipartite	2.
	syl	bi+par+tite
	pron	<bI1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting or made by two parties; bilateral.
	exam	1	a bipartite agreement.
bipartite	3.
	syl	bi+par+tite
	pron	<bI1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of some leaves
	def	divided into two parts almost to the base.
bipartitely	sub
	head	bipartite
	syl	bi+1par+tite+ly
	pos	adv.
bipartition	sub
	head	bipartite
	syl	bi+par+ti+tion
	pron	<2bIpa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
biped	1.
	syl	bi+ped
	pron	<1bIped>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal with two feet.
biped	2.
	syl	bi+ped
	pron	<1bIped>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having two feet.
bipetalous	0.
	syl	bi+pet+al+ous
	pron	<bI1pet*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two petals.
biphenyl	1.
	syl	bi+phen+yl
	pron	<bI1fenL>, <-1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless crystalline solid used as a heat-transfer agent, as a fungicide, and in the manufacture of dyes, etc. Formula: C\6H\5C\6H\5.
biphenyl	2.
	syl	bi+phen+yl
	pron	<bI1fenL>, <-1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	any substituted derivative of biphenyl.
biphenyl	xref
	syl	bi+phen+yl
	pron	<bI1fenL>, <-1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diphenyl}.
bipinnate	0.
	syl	bi+pin+nate
	pron	<bI1pinAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of compound leaves
	def	having both the leaflets and the stems bearing them arranged pinnately.
bipinnately	sub
	head	bipinnate
	syl	bi+1pin+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
biplane	0.
	syl	bi+plane
	pron	<1bI2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of aeroplane having two sets of wings, one above the other. Compare {monoplane}.
bipod	0.
	syl	bi+pod
	pron	<1bIpod>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-legged support or stand.
bipolar	1.
	syl	bi+po+lar
	pron	<bI1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two poles.
	exam	1	a bipolar dynamo;
	exam	2	a bipolar neuron.
bipolar	2.
	syl	bi+po+lar
	pron	<bI1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or found at the North and South Poles.
bipolar	3.
	syl	bi+po+lar
	pron	<bI1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or characterized by two opposed opinions, natures, etc.
bipolar	4.
	syl	bi+po+lar
	pron	<bI1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a transistor
	def	utilizing both majority and minority charge carriers.
bipropellant	0.
	syl	bi+pro+pel+lant
	pron	<2bIpr*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket propellant consist?!ing of two substances, usually a fuel and an oxidizer. Also called: {dipropellant}. Compare {monopropellant}.
biquadrate	0.
	syl	bi+quad+rate
	pron	<bI1kwodrAt>, <-rit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the fourth power.
	infl
	head	biquadratic
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
biquadratic	1.
	syl	bi+quad+rat+ic
	pron	<2bIkwo1dr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the fourth power.
biquadratic	2.
	syl	bi+quad+rat+ic
	pron	<2bIkwo1dr@tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a biquadratic equation, such as %4+ +6=0.
biquarterly	0.
	syl	bi+quar+ter+ly
	pron	<bI1kwc:t*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring twice every three months.
biracial	0.
	syl	bi+ra+cial
	pron	<bI1rAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	for, representing, or including members of two races, esp. White and Black. &- {bi+#!ra+cial+ism} &- {bi+#!ra+cial+ly}
biradial	0.
	syl	bi+ra+di:al
	pron	<bI1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing both bilateral and radial symmetry, as certain sea anemones.
biramous	0.
	syl	bi+ra+mous
	pron	<1bir*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into two parts, as the appendages of crustaceans.
birch	ety	Old English bierce; related to Old High German birihha, Sanskrit bh*_urja  &- #!birch+en adj.
birch	1.
	syl	birch
	pron	<bR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any betulaceous tree or shrub of the genus having thin peeling bark. See also {silver birch}.
birch	2.
	syl	birch
	pron	<bR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard close-grained wood of any of these trees.
the birch	3.
	head	birch
	syl	the birch.
	def	a bundle of birch twigs or a birch rod used, esp. formerly, for flogging offenders.
birch	4.
	syl	birch
	pron	<bR:C>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the birch.
birch	5.
	syl	birch
	pron	<bR:C>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting or made of birch.
birch	6.
	syl	birch
	pron	<bR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flog with a birch.
Birchist	infl
	head	Bircher
	or	Birchite
	syl	Birch+ist
	pos	n.
Birchite	infl
	head	Bircher
	or	Birchist
	syl	Birch+ite
	pos	n.
Bircher	0.
	syl	Birch+er
	pron	<1bR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of the John Birch Society.
Birchism	sub
	head	Bircher
	syl	Birch+ism
	pos	n.
bird	ety	Old English bridd, of unknown origin
bird	1.
	syl	bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrate of the class characterized by a body covering of feathers and forelimbs modified as wings. Birds vary in size between the ostrich and the humming bird. Related adj.: {avian}.
bird	2.
	syl	bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person (usually preceded by a qualifying adjective, as in the phrases {rare bird, odd bird, clever bird) }.
bird	3.
	syl	bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a girl or young woman, esp. one's girlfriend.
bird	4.
	syl	bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	prison or a term in prison (esp. in the phrase {do bird}) .
a bird in the hand	5.
	head	bird
	syl	a bird in the hand.
	def	something definite or certain.
the bird has flown	6.
	head	bird
	syl	the bird has flown.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the person in question has fled or escaped.
birds of a feather	7.
	head	bird
	syl	birds of a feather.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	people with characteristics, ideas, interests, etc., in common.
bird	8.a.
	syl	bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	to be fired or dismissed.
bird	8.b.
	syl	bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of a public performer
	def	to be hissed at, booed, or derided.
give (someone) the bird	9.
	head	bird
	syl	give (someone) the bird.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tell (someone) rudely to depart; scoff at; hiss.
kill two birds with one stone	10.
	head	bird
	syl	kill two birds with one stone.
	def	to accomplish two things at the same time.
like a bird	11.
	head	bird
	syl	like a bird.
	def	without resistance or difficulty.
a little bird	12.
	head	bird
	syl	a little bird.
	def	a (supposedly) unknown informant.
	exam	1	a little bird told me it was your birthday.
(strictly) for the birds	13.
	head	bird
	syl	(strictly) for the birds.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deserving of disdain or contempt; not important.
birdlike	sub
	head	bird
	syl	bird+like
	pos	adj.
Bird	0.
	syl	Bird
	pron	<bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of (Charlie) {Parker}.
birdbath	0.
	syl	bird+bath
	pron	<1bR:d2ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a small basin or trough for birds to bathe in, usually in a garden.
bird-brained	0.
	syl	bird-brained
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dull; stupid.
birdcage	1.
	syl	bird+cage
	pron	<1bR:d2kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire or wicker cage in which captive birds are kept.
birdcage	2.
	syl	bird+cage
	pron	<1bR:d2kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any object of a similar shape, construction, or purpose.
bird call	1.
	syl	bird call
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic call or song of a bird.
bird call	2.
	syl	bird call
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation of this.
bird call	3.
	syl	bird call
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument imitating the call of a bird, used esp. by hunters or bird-catchers.
bird cherry	0.
	syl	bird cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian rosaceous tree, with clusters of white flowers and small black fruits. See also { {cherry} (sense 1).}
bird dog	1.
	syl	bird dog
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Hunting.
	def	a dog used or trained to retrieve game birds after they are shot.
bird-dog	infl
	head	bird dog
	syl	bird-dog
	pos	vb.
bird dogs	infl
	head	bird dog
	syl	bird dogs
	pos	vb.
bird dogging	infl
	head	bird dog
	syl	bird dog:ging
	pos	vb.
bird dogged	infl
	head	bird dog
	syl	bird dogged.
	pos	vb.
bird dog	2.
	syl	bird dog
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	to control closely with unceasing vigilance.
birdhouse	1.
	syl	bird+house
	pron	<1bR:d2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a small shelter or box for birds to nest in.
birdhouse	2.
	syl	bird+house
	pron	<1bR:d2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure or large cage for captive birds; aviary.
birdie	1.
	syl	bird:ie
	pron	<1bR:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a score of one stroke under par for a hole.
birdie	2.
	syl	bird:ie
	pron	<1bR:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bird, esp. a small bird.
birdlime	1.
	syl	bird+lime
	pron	<1bR:d2lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a sticky substance, prepared from holly, mistletoe, or other plants, smeared on twigs to catch small birds.
birdlime	2.
	syl	bird+lime
	pron	<1bR:d2lIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smear (twigs) with birdlime to catch (small birds).
birdmen	infl
	head	birdman
	syl	bird+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
birdman	1.
	syl	bird+man
	pron	<1bR:d2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man concerned with birds, such as a fowler or ornithologist.
birdman	2.
	syl	bird+man
	pron	<1bR:d2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who attempts to fly using his own muscle power.
birdman	3.
	syl	bird+man
	pron	<1bR:d2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete informal name for {airman}.
birds'-nesting	alt
	head	bird-nesting
	or	bird-nesting
	syl	birds'-nest:ing
	pos	n.
bird-nesting	0.
	or	birds'-nesting
	syl	bird-nest:ing
	pos	n.
	def	searching for birds' nests as a hobby, often to steal the eggs.
bird of paradise	1.
	syl	bird of par:a+dise
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the family of New Guinea and neighbouring regions, the males of which have brilliantly coloured ornate plumage.
bird-of-paradise flower	2.
	head	bird of paradise
	syl	bird-of-paradise flower.
	def	any of various musaceous plants of the genus esp. that are native to tropical southern Africa and South America and have purple bracts and large orange or yellow flowers resembling birds' heads.
bird of passage	1.
	syl	bird of pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	a bird that migrates seasonally.
bird of passage	2.
	syl	bird of pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	a transient person or one who roams about.
bird of peace	0.
	syl	bird of peace
	pos	n.
	def	a figurative name for { {dove} %1 (sense 1).}
bird of prey	0.
	syl	bird of prey
	pos	n.
	def	a bird, such as a hawk, eagle, or owl, that hunts and kills other animals, esp. vertebrates, for food. It has strong talons and a sharp hooked bill.
bird pepper	1.
	syl	bird pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical solanaceous plant, thought to be the ancestor of the sweet pepper and many hot peppers.
bird pepper	2.
	syl	bird pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the narrow podlike hot-tasting fruit of this plant.
birdseed	0.
	syl	bird+seed
	pron	<1bR:d2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of various kinds of seeds for feeding cage birds. Also called: {canary seed}.
bird's-eye	1.a.
	syl	bird's-eye
	pos	adj.
	def	seen or photographed from high above.
bird's-eye	1.b.
	syl	bird's-eye
	pos	adj.
	def	summarizing the main points of a topic; summary (esp. in the phrase {bird's-eye view) }.
bird's-eye	2.
	syl	bird's-eye
	pos	adj.
	def	having markings resembling birds' eyes.
bird's-eye primrose	3.
	head	bird's-eye
	syl	bird's-eye primrose.
	def	a Eurasian primrose, having clusters of purplish flowers with yellow centres.
bird's-eye speedwell	4.
	head	bird's-eye
	syl	bird's-eye speedwell.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {germander speedwell}.
bird's-eye	5.
	syl	bird's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants having flowers of two contrasting colours.
bird's-eye	6.
	syl	bird's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern in linen and cotton fabrics, made up of small diamond shapes with a dot in the centre of each.
bird's-eye	7.
	syl	bird's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a linen or cotton fabric with such a pattern.
bird-foot	alt
	head	bird's-foot
	or	bird's-foot
	syl	bird-foot
	pos	n.
bird's-foots	infl
	head	bird's-foot
	syl	bird's-foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bird's-foot	1.
	or	bird-foot
	syl	bird's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	a European papilionaceous plant, with red-veined white flowers and curved pods resembling a bird's claws.
bird's-foot	2.
	or	bird-foot
	syl	bird's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants whose flowers, leaves, or pods resemble a bird's foot or claw.
bird's-foot trefoil	0.
	syl	bird's-foot tre+foil
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping papilionaceous Eurasian plant, with red-tipped yellow flowers and seed pods resembling the claws of a bird. Also called: {bacon-and-eggs}.
bird's-nest	0.
	syl	bird's-nest
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to search for the nests of birds in order to collect the eggs.
bird's-nest fungus	0.
	syl	bird's-nest fun+gus
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus of the family having a nestlike spore-producing body containing egglike spore-filled structures.
bird's-nest orchid	0.
	syl	bird's-nest or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	a brown parasitic Eurasian orchid, whose thick fleshy roots resemble a bird's nest and contain a fungus on which the orchid feeds.
bird's-nest soup	0.
	syl	bird's-nest soup
	pos	n.
	def	a rich spicy Chinese soup made from the outer part of the nests of SE Asian swifts of the genus
bird spider	0.
	syl	bird spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	any large hairy predatory bird-eating spider of the family of tropical America.
bird strike	0.
	syl	bird strike
	pos	n.
	def	a collision of an aircraft with a bird.
bird table	0.
	syl	bird ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a table or platform in the open on which food for birds may be placed.
bird-watcher	0.
	syl	bird-watch:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies wild birds in their natural surroundings. &- {bird-watch@.ing}
birefringence	0.
	syl	bi+re:frin+gence
	pron	<2bIri1frinJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {double refraction}.
birefringent	sub
	head	birefringence
	syl	bi+re:1frin+gent
	pos	adj.
bireme	ety	C17: from Latin bir*_emus, from #7bi -%1+- r*_emus oar
bireme	0.
	syl	bi+reme
	pron	<1bIrEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient galley having two banks of oars.
Birendra Bir Bikram Shah Dev	0.
	syl	Bi:ren:dra Bir Bik:ram Shah Dev
	pron	<bi1rendra:> <bi*> <1bikr@m> <Sa:> <dev>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1945, king of Nepal since 1972.
biretta	ety	C16: from Italian berretta, from Old Proven*,cal berret, from Late Latin birrus hooded cape
berretta	alt
	head	biretta
	or	biretta
	syl	ber+ret+ta
	pron	<bi1ret*>
	pos	n.
biretta	0.
	or	berretta
	syl	bi+ret+ta
	pron	<bi1ret*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a stiff clerical cap having either three or four upright pieces projecting outwards from the centre to the edge: coloured black for priests, purple for bishops, red for cardinals, and white for certain members of religious orders.
Saint	infl
	head	Birgit
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Birgit	0.
	syl	Bir+git
	pron	<1bi*git>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint) {Bridget}.
biriani	ety	from Urdu
biriani	0.
	syl	bi+ri:a+ni
	pron	<2biri1a:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a variety of Indian dishes made with rice, highly flavoured and coloured with saffron or turmeric, mixed with meat or fish.
Birkenhead	H1.0.
	syl	Bir+ken+head
	pron	<2bR:k*n1hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW England, in Merseyside: shipbuilding centre. Pop.: 137738 (1971).
Frederick Edwin Smith	infl
	head	Birkenhead
	syl	Fred:er:ick Ed:win Smith
	pos	n.
Birkenhead	H2.0.
	syl	Bir:ken:head
	pron	<1bR:k*n2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of, known as 1872-1930, English Conservative statesman, lawyer, and orator.
birl	ety	C18: probably imitative and influ?!enced by #7whirl and #7hurl 
birl	H1.1.
	syl	birl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to cause (a floating log) to spin using the feet, esp. as a sport among lumberjacks.
birl	H1.2.
	syl	birl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {burl} %2}.
birl	ety	Old English byrelian; related to byrele cup-bearer
birl	H2.0.
	syl	birl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic, dialect.
	def	to ply (one's guests, etc.) with drink.
Birmingham	1.
	syl	Bir+ming+ham
	pron	<1bR:miG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central England, in West Midlands: the second largest city in Great Britain. Pop.: 1013366 (1971).
Birmingham	2.
	syl	Bir+ming+ham
	pron	<1bR:miG2h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N central Alabama: rich local deposits of coal, iron ore, and other minerals. Pop.: 295686 (1973 est.).
Biros	infl
	head	Biro
	syl	Bi:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Biro	0.
	syl	Bi:ro
	pron	<1bIr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark, Brit.
	def	a kind of ballpoint.
Birobidzhan	1.
	syl	Bi+ro+bi+dzhan
	pron	Russian <bir*bi1Jan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the Soviet Union, in SE Siberia: capital of the Jewish Autonomous Region. Pop.: 55724 (1970).
Birobidzhan	2.
	syl	Bi+ro+bi+dzhan
	pron	Russian <bir*bi1Jan>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Jewish Autonomous Region}.
birr	ety	Old English byre storm, related to Old Norse byrr favourable wind
birr	H1.1.
	syl	birr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Scot.
	def	to make or cause to make a whirring sound.
birr	H1.2.
	syl	birr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Scot.
	def	a whirring sound.
birr	H1.3.
	syl	birr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Scot.
	def	force, as of wind.
birr	H1.4.
	syl	birr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Scot.
	def	vigour; energy.
birr	ety	C20: from Amharic
birr	H2.0.
	syl	birr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Ethiopia, divided into 100 cents.
birth	ety	C12: from Old Norse byrth; related to Gothic gabaurths, Old Swedish byrdh Old High German berd child; see #7bear %1#7, bairn 
birth	1.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of bearing young; parturition; childbirth. Related adj.: {natal}.
birth	2.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of being born; nativity.
birth	3.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the coming into existence of something; origin.
birth	4.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	ancestry; lineage.
	exam	1	of high birth.
birth	5.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	noble ancestry.
	exam	1	a man of birth.
birth	6.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	natural or inherited talent.
	exam	1	an artist by birth.
birth	7.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the offspring or young born at a particular time or of a particular mother.
birth	8.a.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	to bear or bring forth (offspring).
birth	8.b.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	to produce or create (an idea, plan, etc.).
birth	9.
	syl	birth
	pron	<bR:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to bear or bring forth (a child).
birth certificate	0.
	syl	birth cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	an official form giving details of the time and place of a person's birth, and his name, sex, and parents.
birth control	0.
	syl	birth con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	limitation of childbearing by means of contraception. See also {family planning}.
birthday	1.a.
	syl	birth+day
	pron	<1bR:T2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	an anniversary of the day of one's birth.
birthday	1.b.
	syl	birth+day
	pron	<1bR:T2dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	birthday present.
birthday	2.
	syl	birth+day
	pron	<1bR:T2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the day on which a person was born.
birthday	3.
	syl	birth+day
	pron	<1bR:T2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	any anniversary.
Birthday honours	0.
	syl	Birth+day hon+ours
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	honorary titles conferred on the official birthday of the sovereign.
birthday suit	0.
	syl	birth+day suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, humorous.
	def	a state of total nakedness, as at birth.
birthmark	0.
	syl	birth+mark
	pron	<1bR:T2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a blemish or new growth on skin formed before birth, usually brown or dark red; nevus.
birthplace	0.
	syl	birth+place
	pron	<1bR:T2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where someone was born or where something originated.
birth rate	0.
	syl	birth rate
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of live births in a specified area, group, etc., to the population of that area, etc., usually expressed per 1000 population per year.
birthright	1.
	syl	birth+right
	pron	<1bR:T2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	privileges or possessions that a person has or is believed to be entitled to as soon as he is born.
birthright	2.
	syl	birth+right
	pron	<1bR:T2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the privileges or possessions of a first-born son.
birthright	3.
	syl	birth+right
	pron	<1bR:T2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	inheritance; patrimony.
birthroot	0.
	syl	birth+root
	pron	<1bR:T2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American plants of the genus esp. whose tuber-like roots were formerly used by the American Indians as an aid in childbirth: family
birthstone	0.
	syl	birth+stone
	pron	<1bR:T2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a precious or semiprecious stone associated with a month or sign of the zodiac and thought to bring luck if worn by a person born in that month.
birthwort	0.
	syl	birth+wort
	pron	<1bR:T2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several climbing plants of the genus esp. of Europe, once believed to ease childbirth: family
Harrison	infl
	head	Birtwhistle
	syl	Har:ri:son.
	pos	n.
Birtwhistle	0.
	syl	Birt:whis:tle
	pron	<1bR:t2wis*l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, English composer, whose works include the opera (1967).
bis	ety	via Italian from Latin, from Old Latin duis 
bis	1.
	syl	bis
	pron	<bis>
	pos	adv.
	def	twice; for a second time (used in musical scores to indicate a part to be repeated).
bis	2.
	syl	bis
	pron	<bis>
	pos	interj.
	def	encore&! again&!
Bisayas	0.
	syl	Bi+sa+yas
	pron	<bi1sajas>
	usage	pl.n.
	def	the Spanish name for the {Visayan Islands}.
Bay of	infl
	head	Biscay
	syl	Bay of.
	pos	n.
Biscay	0.
	syl	Bis+cay
	pron	<1biskA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bay of the Atlantic Ocean between W France and N Spain: notorious for storms.
biscuit	ety	C14: from Old French, from (pain) bescuit twice-cooked (bread), from bes #7bis+ cuire to cook, from Latin coquere 
biscuit	1.
	syl	bis+cuit
	pron	<1biskit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small flat dry sweet or plain cake of many varieties, baked from a dough. U.S. word: {cookie}.
biscuit	2.
	syl	bis+cuit
	pron	<1biskit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a kind of small roll similar to a muffin.
biscuit	3.a.
	syl	bis+cuit
	pron	<1biskit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale brown or yellowish-grey colour.
biscuit	3.b.
	syl	bis+cuit
	pron	<1biskit>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	biscuit gloves.
biscuit	4.
	syl	bis+cuit
	pron	<1biskit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bisque}. earthenware or porcelain that has been fired but not glazed.
take the biscuit	5.
	head	biscuit
	syl	take the biscuit.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to be regarded (by the speaker) as the most surprising thing that could have occurred.
bise	ety	C14: from Old French, of Germanic origin; compare Old Swedish b*_isa whirlwind
bise	0.
	syl	bise
	pron	<bEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a cold dry northerly wind in Switzerland and the neighbouring parts of France and Italy, usually in the spring.
bisect	ety	C17: #7bi -%1#7+ -sect from Latin sec*_are to cut &- bi+sec+tion (ba$I#!s$ek#s$$n) n.
bisect	1.
	syl	bi+sect
	pron	<bI1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to divide into two equal parts.
bisect	2.
	syl	bi+sect
	pron	<bI1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or split into two.
bisector	0.
	syl	bi+sec+tor
	pron	<bI1sekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a straight line or plane that bisects an angle.
bisectrices	infl
	head	bisectrix
	syl	bi+sec+tri+ces
	pron	<bI1sektri?!2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bisectrix	1.
	syl	bi+sec+trix
	pron	<bI1sektriks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bisector}.
bisectrix	2.
	syl	bi+sec+trix
	pron	<bI1sektriks>
	pos	n.
	def	the bisector of the angle between the optic axes of a crystal.
biserrate	1.
	syl	bi+ser+rate
	pron	<bI1serAt>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of leaf margins, etc.
	def	having serrations that are themselves serrated.
biserrate	2.
	syl	bi+ser+rate
	pron	<bI1serAt>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	serrated on both sides, as the antennae of some insects.
bisexual	1.
	syl	bi+sex+u:al
	pron	<bI1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually attracted by both men and women.
bisexual	2.
	syl	bi+sex+u:al
	pron	<bI1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing characteristics of both sexes.
	exam	1	a bisexual personality.
bisexual	3.
	syl	bi+sex+u:al
	pron	<bI1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some plants and animals
	def	having both male and female reproductive organs.
bisexual	4.
	syl	bi+sex+u:al
	pron	<bI1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to both sexes.
bisexual	5.
	syl	bi+sex+u:al
	pron	<bI1seksju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bisexual organism; a hermaphrodite.
bisexual	6.
	syl	bi+sex+u:al
	pron	<bI1seksju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bisexual person.
bisexualism	sub
	head	bisexual
	or	bisexuality
	syl	bi+1sex:u+al+ism
	pron	<bI2seksju1@liti>
	pos	n.
bisexuality	sub
	head	bisexual
	or	bisexualism
	syl	bi+sex:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<bI2seksju1@liti>
	pos	n.
bisexually	sub
	head	bisexual
	syl	bi+1sex:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
bish	ety	C20: of unknown origin
bish	0.
	syl	bish
	pron	<biS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a mistake.
bishop	ety	Old English biscop, from Late Latin ep*_iscopus, from Greek episkopos, from #7epi -#7+ skopos watcher
bishop	1.
	syl	bish+op
	pron	<1biS*p>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Greek Orthodox Churches
	def	a clergyman having spiritual and administrative powers over a diocese or province of the Church. See also {suffragan}. Related adj.: {episcopal}.
bishop	2.
	syl	bish+op
	pron	<1biS*p>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Protestant Churches
	def	a spiritual overseer of a local church or a number of churches.
bishop	3.
	syl	bish+op
	pron	<1biS*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a chess piece, capable of moving diagonally over any number of unoccupied squares of the same colour.
bishop	4.
	syl	bish+op
	pron	<1biS*p>
	pos	n.
	def	mulled wine, usually port, spiced with oranges, cloves, etc.
Bishop Auckland	0.
	syl	Bish+op Auck+land
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in central Durham: seat of the bishops of Durham since the 12th century. Pop.: 33292 (1971).
bishopbird	0.
	syl	bish:op+bird
	pron	<1biS*p2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any African weaverbird of the genus (or , the males of which have black plumage marked with red or yellow.
bishopric	0.
	syl	bish+op+ric
	pron	<1biS*prik>
	pos	n.
	def	the see, diocese, or office of a bishop.
bishop's-cap	0.
	syl	bish:op's-cap
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mitrewort}.
bishop sleeve	0.
	syl	bish+op sleeve
	pos	n.
	def	a full sleeve gathered at the wrist.
bishop's mitre	0.
	syl	bish+op's mi+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a European heteropterous bug, whose larvae are a pest of cereal grasses: family
bishop's weed	0.
	syl	bish+op's weed
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {goutweed}.
Bisitun	0.
	syl	Bi+si+tun
	pron	<2bEsi1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Behistun}.
bisk	0.
	syl	bisk
	pron	<bisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {bisque%1}.
Bisk	0.
	syl	Bisk
	qual	Russian
	def	bijsk) a variant spelling of {Biysk}.
Biskra	0.
	syl	Bis+kra
	pron	<1biskra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and oasis in NE Algeria, in the Sahara. Pop.: 59052 (1966).
Bismarck	H1.0.
	syl	Bis+marck
	pron	<1bizma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in North Dakota, on the Missouri River: the state capital. Pop.: 34703 (1970).
Bismarck	H2.0.
	syl	Bis:marck
	pron	German <1bismark>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Ot@.to (Eduard Leopold) von} (#!@$to f@$n), called 1815-98, German statesman; prime minister of Prussia (1862-90). Under his leadership Prussia defeated Austria and France, and Germany was united. In 1871 he became the first chancellor of the German Reich.
Bismarck Archipelago	0.
	syl	Bis+marck Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pos	n.
	def	a group of over 200 islands in the SW Pacific, northeast of New Guinea: part of Papua New Guinea. Main islands: New Britain, New Ireland, Lavongai, and the Admiralty Islands. Chief town: Rabaul, on New Britain. Pop.: 218265 (1966). Area: 49658 sq. km (19173 sq. miles).
Bismarck herring	0.
	syl	Bis+marck her+ring
	pos	n.
	def	marinaded herring, served cold.
bismuth	ety	C17: from New Latin bisem*_utum, from German Wismut, of unknown origin
bismuth	0.
	syl	bis+muth
	pron	<1bizm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle pinkish-white crystalline metallic element having low thermal and electrical conductivity, which expands on cooling. It is widely used in alloys, esp. low-melting alloys in fire safety devices; its compounds are used in medicines. Symbol: Bi; atomic no.: 83; atomic wt.: 208.98; valency: 3 or 5; relative density: 9.75; melting pt.: 271.3?%C; boiling pt.: 1560?%C.
bismuthal	sub
	head	bismuth
	syl	bis+muth+al
	pron	<1bizm*T*l>
	pos	adj.
bismuthic	0.
	syl	bis+mu+thic
	pron	<biz1mju:Tik>, <-1m^Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing bismuth in the pentavalent state.
bismuth glance	alt
	head	bismuthinite
	or	bismuthinite
	syl	bis+muth glance
	pos	n.
bismuthinite	0.
	or	bismuth glance
	syl	bis+muth+in+ite
	pron	<biz1m^Ti2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey mineral consisting of bismuth sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in veins associated with tin, copper, silver, lead, etc., and is a source of bismuth. Formula: Bi\2S\3.
bismuthous	0.
	syl	bis+muth+ous
	pron	<1bizm*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing bismuth in the trivalent state.
bison	ety	C14: from Latin bis*_on, of Germanic origin; related to Old English wesand, Old Norse v*_isundr 
bison	infl
	syl	bi+son.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bison	1.
	syl	bi+son
	pron	<1bIsN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {American bison, buffalo}. a member of the cattle tribe, formerly widely distributed over the prairies of W North America but now confined to reserves and parks, with a massive head, shaggy forequarters, and a humped back.
bison	2.
	syl	bi+son
	pron	<1bIsN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wisent, European bison}. a closely related and similar animal, formerly widespread in Europe.
bisque	ety	C17: from French
bisque	H1.0.
	syl	bisque
	pron	<bisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick rich soup made from shellfish.
bisque	ety	C20: shortened from #7biscuit 
bisque	H2.1.a.
	syl	bisque
	pron	<bisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink to yellowish tan colour.
bisque	H2.1.b.
	syl	bisque
	pron	<bisk>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a bisque tablecloth.
bisque	H2.2.
	syl	bisque
	pron	<bisk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ceramics.
	def	another name for { {biscuit} (sense 4).}
bisque	ety	from French, of obscure origin
bisque	H3.0.
	syl	bisque
	pron	<bisk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, golf, croquet.
	def	an extra point, stroke, or turn allowed to an inferior player, usually taken when desired.
Bissao	alt
	head	Bissau
	or	Bissau
	syl	Bis+s?~ao
	pron	Portuguese <bi1s*~*#800071> <u#800072>
	pos	n.
Bissau	0.
	or	Bissao
	syl	Bis+sau
	pron	<bi1sau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Guinea-Bissau, on the Atlantic: until 1974 the capital of Portuguese Guinea. Pop.:71169 (1970).
bissextile	ety	C16: from Late Latin bissextilis annus leap year, from Latin bissextus, from #7bi -%1#7+ sextus sixth; referring to February 24, the 6th day before the Calends of March
bissextile	1.
	syl	bis+sex+tile
	pron	<bi1sekstIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a month or year
	def	containing the extra day of a leap year.
bissextile	2.
	syl	bis+sex+tile
	pron	<bi1sekstIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {leap year}.
bist	0.
	syl	bist
	pron	<bist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Southwest English dialect.
	def	a form of the second person singular of {be}.
bistable	0.
	syl	bi+sta+ble
	pron	<bI1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two stable states.
	exam	1	bistable circuit.
bistort	ety	C16: from French bistorte, from Latin bis twice+ tortus from torqu*_ere to twist
bistort	1.
	syl	bis+tort
	pron	<1bistc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snakeroot, snakeweed, Easter-ledges}. a Eurasian polygonaceous plant, having leaf stipules fused to form a tube around the stem and a spike of small pink flowers.
bistort	2.
	syl	bis+tort
	pron	<1bistc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snakeroot}. a related plant, of W North America, with oval clusters of pink or white flowers.
bistort	3.
	syl	bis+tort
	pron	<1bistc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants of the genus
bistoury	ety	C15: from Old French bistorie dagger, of unknown origin
bistouries	infl
	head	bistoury
	syl	bis+tou+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bistoury	0.
	syl	bis+tou+ry
	pron	<1bist*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a long surgical knife with a narrow blade.
bistre	ety	C18: from French, of unknown origin
bister	alt
	head	bistre
	or	bistre
	syl	bis+ter
	pron	<1bist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
bistre	1.
	or	bister
	syl	bis+tre
	pron	<1bist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent water-soluble brownish-yellow pigment made by boiling the soot of wood, used for pen and wash drawings.
bistre	2.a.
	or	bister
	syl	bis+tre
	pron	<1bist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-brown to dark brown colour.
bistre	2.b.
	or	bister
	syl	bis+tre
	pron	<1bist*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	bistre paint.
bistro	ety	French: of obscure origin
bistros	infl
	head	bistro
	syl	bis+tros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bistro	0.
	syl	bis+tro
	pron	<1bEstr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small restaurant.
bisulcate	1.
	syl	bi+sul+cate
	pron	<bI1s^lkAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by two grooves.
bisulcate	2.a.
	syl	bi+sul+cate
	pron	<bI1s^lkAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cleft or cloven, as a hoof.
bisulcate	2.b.
	syl	bi+sul+cate
	pron	<bI1s^lkAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having cloven hoofs.
bisulphate	1.
	syl	bi+sul+phate
	pron	<bI1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of sulphuric acid containing the monovalent group -HSO\4 or the ion HSO%#-@b\4#800073 .
bisulphate	2.
	syl	bi+sul+phate
	pron	<bI1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of, containing, or concerned with the group -HSO\4 or the ion HSO%#-@b\4#800074 .
	exam	1	bisulphate ion.
bisulphide	0.
	syl	bi+sul+phide
	pron	<bI1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {disulphide}.
bisulphite	1.
	syl	bi+sul+phite
	pron	<bI1s^lfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of sulphurous acid containing the monovalent group -HSO\3 or the ion HSO%#-@b\3.
bisulphite	2.
	syl	bi+sul+phite
	pron	<bI1s^lfIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of or containing the group -HSO\3 or the ion HSO%#-@b\3#800075 .
	exam	1	bisulphite ion.
Bisutun	0.
	syl	Bi+su+tun
	pron	<2bEsu1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Behistun}.
bisymmetrical	alt
	head	bisymmetric
	or	bisymmetric
	syl	bi+sym+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
bisymmetric	1.
	or	bisymmetrical
	syl	bi+sym+met+ric
	pron	<2bIsi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	showing symmetry in two planes at right angles to each other.
bisymmetric	2.
	or	bisymmetrical
	syl	bi+sym+met+ric
	pron	<2bIsi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and animals
	def	showing bilateral symmetry.
bisymmetrically	sub
	head	bisymmetric
	syl	bi+sym+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bisymmetry	sub
	head	bisymmetric
	syl	bi+sym+met+ry
	pron	<bI1simitri>
	pos	n.
bit	ety	Old English bite action of biting; see #7bite 
bit	H1.1.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece, portion, or quantity.
bit	H1.2.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short time or distance.
bit	H1.3.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the value of an eighth of a dollar: spoken of only in units of two.
	exam	1	two bits.
bit	H1.4.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small coin.
bit	H1.5.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bit part}.
bit	H1.6.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	way of behaving, esp. one intended to create a particular impression.
	exam	1	she's doing the prima donna bit.
a bit	7.
	head	bit
	syl	a bit.
	def	rather; somewhat.
	exam	1	a bit dreary.
bit	H1.8.a.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	rather.
	exam	1	a bit of a dope.
bit	H1.8.b.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a considerable amount.
	exam	1	that must take quite a bit of courage.
bit of crumpet	infl
	head	bit
	syl	bit of crumpet
bit of skirt	infl
	head	bit
	syl	bit of skirt
bit of stuff	infl
	head	bit
	or	bit of tail
	syl	bit of stuff
bit of tail	infl
	head	bit
	or	bit of stuff
	syl	bit of tail.
bit	H1.9.a.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	an attractive woman.
bit	H1.9.b.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual intercourse.
bit by bit	10.
	head	bit
	syl	bit by bit.
	def	gradually.
do one's bit	11.
	head	bit
	syl	do one's bit.
	def	to make one's expected contribution.
every bit	12.
	head	bit
	syl	every bit.
	usage	foll. by as
	def	to the same degree.
	exam	1	she was every bit as clever as her brother.
not a bit (of it)	13.
	head	bit
	syl	not a bit (of it)
	def	not in the slightest; not at all.
to bits	14.
	head	bit
	syl	to bits.
	def	completely apart.
	exam	1	to fall to bits.
bit	ety	Old English bita; related to Old English b*_itan to #7bite 
bit	H2.1.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal mouthpiece, for controlling a horse on a bridle.
bit	H2.2.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that restrains or curbs.
bit	H2.3.a.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	to undertake a task with determination.
bit	H2.3.b.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	to rebel against control.
bit	H2.4.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting or drilling tool, part, or head in a brace, drill, etc.
bit	H2.5.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the blade of a plane.
bit	H2.6.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a pair of pincers designed to grasp an object.
bit	H2.7.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the copper end of a soldering iron.
bit	H2.8.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a key that engages the levers of a lock.
bits	infl
	head	bit
	syl	bits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bitting	infl
	head	bit
	syl	bit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bitted	infl
	head	bit
	syl	bit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bit	H2.9.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a bit in the mouth of (a horse).
bit	H2.10.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain; curb.
bit	H3.0.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {bite}.
bit	ety	C20: from #7b (#7inary+dig) #7it 
bit	H4.1.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two digits 0 or 1, used in binary notation.
bit	H4.2.
	syl	bit
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of information representing the physical state of a system having one of two values, such as or
bitartrate	0.
	syl	bi+tar+trate
	pron	<bI1ta:trAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	a salt or ester of tartaric acid containing the monovalent group -HC\4H\4O\6 or the ion HC\4H\4O%#-@b\6#800076 . Also called: {hydrogen tartrate}.
bitch	ety	Old English bicce 
bitch	1.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	n.
	def	a female dog or other female canine animal, such as a wolf.
bitch	2.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, derogatory.
	def	a malicious, spiteful, or coarse woman.
bitch	3.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a complaint.
bitch	4.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a difficult situation or problem.
bitch	5.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to complain; grumble.
bitch	6.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to behave (towards) in a spiteful or malicious manner.
bitch	7.
	syl	bitch
	pron	<biC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to botch; bungle.
bitchier	infl
	head	bitchy
	syl	bitch:i+er
	pos	adj.
bitchiest	infl
	head	bitchy
	syl	bitch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bitchy	0.
	syl	bitch:y
	pron	<1biCi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	characteristic of or behaving like a bitch; malicious; snide.
bite	ety	Old English b*_itan; related to Latin findere to split, Sanskrit bhedati he splits &- #!bit+er n.
bites	infl
	head	bite
	syl	bites
	pos	vb.
biting	infl
	head	bite
	syl	bit+ing
	pos	vb.
bit	infl
	head	bite
	syl	bit
	pos	vb.
bitten	infl
	head	bite
	syl	bit+ten.
	pos	vb.
bite	1.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws.
bite	2.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals, insects, etc.
	def	to injure by puncturing or tearing (the skin or flesh) with the teeth, fangs, etc., esp. as a natural characteristic.
bite	3.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or penetrate, as with a knife.
bite	4.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of corrosive material such as acid
	def	to eat away or into.
bite	5.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smart or cause to smart; sting.
	exam	1	mustard bites the tongue.
bite	6.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Angling. of a fish
	def	to take or attempt to take the bait or lure.
bite	7.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take firm hold of or act effectively upon.
bite	8.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grip or hold (a workpiece) with a tool or chuck.
bite	9.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a screw, thread, etc.
	def	to cut into or grip (an object, material, etc.).
bite	10.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to annoy or worry.
	exam	1	what's biting her??
bite	11.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cheat.
bite	12.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to ask (for); scrounge from.
bite off more than one can chew	13.
	head	bite
	syl	bite off more than one can chew.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attempt a task beyond one's capability.
bite someone's head off	14.
	head	bite
	syl	bite someone's head off.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to respond harshly and rudely (to).
bite	15.a.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall down dead.
bite	15.b.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be rejected.
	exam	1	another good idea bites the dust.
bite the hand that feeds one	16.
	head	bite
	syl	bite the hand that feeds one.
	def	to repay kindness with injury or ingratitude.
bitwice shy	infl
	head	bite
	syl	bitwice shy.
once bitten	17.
	head	bite
	syl	once bitten
	qual	Informal.
	def	after an unpleasant experience one is cautious in similar situations.
bite	18.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of biting.
bite	19.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or amount bitten off.
bite	20.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wound, bruise, or sting inflicted by biting.
bite	21.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an attempt by a fish to take the bait or lure.
bite	22.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an incisive or penetrating effect or quality.
	exam	1	that's a question with a bite.
bite	23.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a light meal; snack.
bite	24.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting, stinging, or smarting sensation.
bite	25.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the depth of cut of a machine tool.
bite	26.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the grip or hold applied by a tool or chuck to a workpiece.
bite	27.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	the angle or manner of contact between the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed naturally.
bite	28.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of a file or rasp with cutting teeth.
bite	29.
	syl	bite
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the corrosive action of acid, as on a metal etching plate.
bite back	0.
	syl	bite back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain (a hurtful, embarrassing, or indiscreet remark); avoid saying.
Bithynia	0.
	syl	Bi+thyn:i:a
	pron	<bi1Tini*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country on the Black Sea in NW Asia Minor.
biting	1.
	syl	bit+ing
	pron	<1bItiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	piercing; keen.
	exam	1	a biting wind.
biting	2.
	syl	bit+ing
	pron	<1bItiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	sarcastic; incisive.
	exam	1	a biting comment.
bitingly	sub
	head	biting
	syl	bit+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
biting midge	0.
	syl	bit+ing midge
	pos	n.
	def	any small fragile dipterous fly of the family most of which suck the blood of mammals, birds, or other insects.
Bitolj	0.
	syl	Bi+tolj
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1bitolj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Yugoslavia, in Macedonia: under Turkish rule from 1382 until 1913. Pop.: 65851 (1971).
bit part	0.
	syl	bit part
	pos	n.
	def	a very small acting role with few lines to speak.
bitser	ety	C20: from bits o' bits of, as in his dog is bits o' this and bits o' that 
bitser	0.
	syl	bit+ser
	pron	<1bits*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a mongrel dog.
bitstock	0.
	syl	bit+stock
	pron	<1bit2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle or stock of a tool into which a drilling bit is fixed.
bitt	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse biti cross beam, Middle High German bizze wooden peg
bitt	1.
	syl	bitt
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of a pair of strong posts on the deck of a ship for securing mooring and other lines.
bitt	2.
	syl	bitt
	pron	<bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for { {bollard} (sense 1).}
bitt	3.
	syl	bitt
	pron	<bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to secure (a line) by means of a bitt.
bitten	0.
	syl	bit+ten
	pron	<1bitN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {bite}.
bitter	ety	Old English biter; related to b*_itan to #7bite  &- #!bit+ter+ly adv.
bitter	1.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or denoting an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange or coffee dregs. Compare { {sour} (sense 1).}
bitter	2.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or caused by strong unrelenting hostility or resentment.
	exam	1	he was still bitter about the divorce.
bitter	3.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult or unpleasant to accept or admit.
	exam	1	a bitter blow.
bitter	4.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	adj.
	def	cutting; sarcastic.
	exam	1	bitter words.
bitter	5.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	adj.
	def	bitingly cold.
	exam	1	a bitter night.
bitter	6.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	adv.
	def	very; extremely (esp. in the phrase {bitter cold) }.
bitter	7.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that is bitter.
bitter	8.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	draught beer with a high hop content, with a slightly bitter taste.
bitter	9.
	syl	bit+ter
	pron	<1bit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become bitter.
bitterness	sub
	head	bitter
	syl	bit+ter+ness
	pos	n.
bitter apple	0.
	syl	bit+ter ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {colocynth}.
bitter end	ety	C19: in both senses perhaps from #7bitt 
bitter end	1.
	syl	bit+ter end
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the end of a line, chain, or cable, esp. the end secured in the chain locker of a vessel.
bitter end	2.a.
	syl	bit+ter end
	pos	n.
	def	until the finish of a task, job, etc., however unpleasant or difficult.
bitter end	2.b.
	syl	bit+ter end
	pos	n.
	def	until final defeat or death.
Bitter Lakes	0.
	syl	Bit+ter Lakes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two lakes, the {Great Bitter Lake} and {Little Bitter Lake}, in NE Egypt: part of the Suez Canal.
bitterling	0.
	syl	bit+ter+ling
	pron	<1bit*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brightly coloured European freshwater cyprinid fish, a popular aquarium fish.
bittern	ety	C14: from Old French butor, perhaps from Latin b*_uti*_o bittern+ taurus bull; referring to its cry
bittern	H1.0.
	syl	bit+tern
	pron	<1bit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any wading bird of the genera and related and similar to the herons but with shorter legs and neck, a stouter body, and a booming call: family order
bittern	ety	C17: variant of bittering; see #7bitter 
bittern	H2.0.
	syl	bit+tern
	pron	<1bit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the bitter liquid remaining after common salt has been crystallized out of sea water: a source of magnesium, bromine, and iodine compounds.
bitternut	1.
	syl	bit:ter+nut
	pron	<1bit*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American hickory tree, with thin-shelled nuts and bitter kernels.
bitternut	2.
	syl	bit:ter+nut
	pron	<1bit*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of this plant.
bitter orange	0.
	syl	bit+ter or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Seville orange}.
bitter principle	0.
	syl	bit+ter prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bitter-tasting substances, such as aloin, usually extracted from plants.
bitters	1.
	syl	bit+ters
	pron	<1bit*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	bitter-tasting spirits of varying alcoholic content flavoured with plant extracts.
bitters	2.
	syl	bit+ters
	pron	<1bit*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a similar liquid containing a bitter-tasting substance, used as a tonic to stimulate the appetite or improve digestion.
bittersweet	1.
	syl	bit:ter+sweet
	pron	<1bit*2swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American woody climbing plants of the genus esp. having orange capsules that open to expose scarlet-coated seeds: family
bittersweet	2.
	syl	bit:ter+sweet
	pron	<1bit*2swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {woody nightshade}.
bittersweet	3.
	syl	bit:ter+sweet
	pron	<1bit*2swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tasting of or being a mixture of bitterness and sweetness.
bittersweet	4.
	syl	bit:ter+sweet
	pron	<1bit*2swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant but tinged with sadness.
bitterweed	0.
	syl	bit:ter+weed
	pron	<1bit*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that contain a bitter-tasting substance.
bitterwood	0.
	syl	bit:ter+wood
	pron	<1bit*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several simaroubaceous trees of the genus of S and SE Asia and the West Indies, whose bitter bark and wood are used in medicine as a substitute for quassia.
bittier	infl
	head	bitty
	syl	bit+ti+er
	pos	adj.
bittiest	infl
	head	bitty
	syl	bit+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
bitty	1.
	syl	bit+ty
	pron	<1biti>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking unity; disjointed.
bitty	2.
	syl	bit+ty
	pron	<1biti>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing bits, sediment, etc.
bitumen	ety	C15: from Latin bit*_umen, perhaps of Celtic origin &- bi+tu+mi+nous (b$I#!tju$:m$In$$s) adj.
bitumen	1.
	syl	bi+tu+men
	pron	<1bitjumin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various viscous or solid impure mixtures of hydrocarbons that occur naturally in asphalt, tar, mineral waxes, etc.: used as a road surfacing and roofing material.
bitumen	2.
	syl	bi+tu+men
	pron	<1bitjumin>
	pos	n.
	def	the constituents of coal that can be extracted by an organic solvent.
the bitumen	3.
	head	bitumen
	syl	the bitumen.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	any road with a bitumen surface, esp. the road in the Northern Territory between Darwin and Alice Springs.
bitumen	4.
	syl	bi+tu+men
	pron	<1bitjumin>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent brown pigment or glaze made from asphalt.
bituminise	alt
	head	bituminize
	or	bituminize
	syl	bi+tu+mi+nise
	pron	<bi1tju:mi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bituminize	0.
	or	bituminise
	syl	bi+tu+mi+nize
	pron	<bi1tju:mi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with or convert into bitumen.
bituminization	sub
	head	bituminize
	or	bituminisation
	syl	bi+2tu+mi+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
bituminisation	sub
	head	bituminize
	or	bituminization
	syl	bi+2tu+mi+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
bituminous coal	0.
	syl	bi+tu+mi+nous coal
	pos	n.
	def	a soft black coal, rich in volatile hydrocarbons, that burns with a smoky yellow flame. Fixed carbon content: 46-86 per cent; calorific value: 1.93#M10%7-3.63#M10%7J/kg. Also called: {soft coal}.
bivalent	1.
	syl	bi+va+lent
	pron	<bI1vAl*nt>, <1biv*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {divalent}.
bivalent	2.
	syl	bi+va+lent
	pron	<bI1vAl*nt>, <1biv*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of homologous chromosomes
	def	associated together in pairs.
bivalent	3.
	syl	bi+va+lent
	pron	<bI1vAl*nt>, <1biv*->
	pos	n.
	def	a structure formed during meiosis consisting of two homologous chromosomes associated together.
bivalency	sub
	head	bivalent
	syl	bi+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
bivalve	1.
	syl	bi+valve
	pron	<1bI2v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lamellibranch, pelecypod}. any marine or freshwater mollusc of the class (or , having a laterally compressed body, a shell consisting of two hinged valves, and gills for respiration. The group includes clams, cockles, oysters, and mussels. {~}
bivalve	2.
	syl	bi+valve
	pron	<1bI2v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {lamellibranch, pelecypod}. of, relating to, or belonging to the
bivalve	3.
	syl	bi+valve
	pron	<1bI2v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {bivalvate}. having or consisting of two valves or similar parts.
	exam	1	a bivalve seed capsule.
bivalvular	sub
	head	bivalve
	syl	bi+1val+vu+lar
	pos	adj.
bivouac	ety	C18: from French bivuac, probably from Swiss German Beiwacht, literally: #7by +#7watch
bivouac	1.
	syl	biv:ou+ac
	pron	<1bivu2@k>, <1bivw@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary encampment with few facilities, as used by soldiers, mountaineers, etc.
bivouacs	infl
	head	bivouac
	syl	biv:ou+acs
	pos	vb.
bivouacking	infl
	head	bivouac
	syl	biv:ou+ack+ing
	pos	vb.
bivouacked	infl
	head	bivouac
	syl	biv:ou+acked.
	pos	vb.
bivouac	2.
	syl	biv:ou+ac
	pron	<1bivu2@k>, <1bivw@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make such an encampment.
bivvy	ety	C20: shortened from #7bivouac 
bivvies	infl
	head	bivvy
	syl	biv+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bivvy	0.
	syl	biv+vy
	pron	<1bivi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a small tent or shelter.
biweekly	1.
	syl	bi+week+ly
	pron	<bI1wEkli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	every two weeks.
biweekly	2.
	syl	bi+week+ly
	pron	<bI1wEkli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	often avoided because of confusion with sense 1
	def	twice a week; semiweekly. See {bi-%1}.
biweeklies	infl
	head	biweekly
	syl	bi+week+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
biweekly	3.
	syl	bi+week+ly
	pron	<bI1wEkli>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical published every two weeks.
biyearly	1.
	syl	bi+year+ly
	pron	<bI1ji*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	every two years; biennial or biennially.
biyearly	2.
	syl	bi+year+ly
	pron	<bI1ji*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	often avoided because of confusion with sense 1
	def	twice a year; biannual or biannually. See {bi-%1}.
Biisk	infl
	head	Biysk
	or	Bisk
	syl	Biisk
Bisk	infl
	head	Biysk
	or	Biisk
	syl	Bisk
Biysk	0.
	syl	Biysk
	qual	Russian
	def	bijsk) a city in the SW Soviet Union, at the foot of the Altai Mountains. Pop: 207000 (1975 est.).
biz	0.
	syl	biz
	pron	<biz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {business}.
bizarre	ety	C17: from French: from Italian bizzarro capricious, of uncertain origin
bizarre	0.
	syl	bi+zarre
	pron	<bi1za:>
	pos	adj.
	def	odd or unusual, esp. in an interesting or amusing way.
bizarrely	sub
	head	bizarre
	syl	bi+1zarre+ly
	pos	adv.
bizarreness	sub
	head	bizarre
	syl	bi+1zarre+ness
	pos	n.
Bizerta	alt
	head	Bizerte
	or	Bizerte
	syl	Bi+zer+ta
	pos	n.
Bizerte	0.
	or	Bizerta
	syl	Bi+zer+te
	pron	<bi1zR:t*>, French <bi1zert>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Tunisia, on the Mediterranean at the canalized outlet of {Lake Bizerte}. Pop.: 346445 (1975 est.).
Georges	infl
	head	Bizet
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Bizet	0.
	syl	Bi:zet
	pron	<1bEzA>, French <bi1ze>
	pos	n.
	def	1838-75, French composer, whose works include the opera (1875) and incidental music to Daudet's (1872).
Bjorneborg	0.
	syl	Bj*"or+ne+borg
	pron	<2bj@orn*1bcrj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish name for {Pori}.
Bk	0.
	syl	Bk
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	berkelium.
bk	1.
	syl	bk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bank.
bk	2.
	syl	bk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	book.
bkcy	0.
	syl	bkcy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bankruptcy.
bkg	0.
	syl	bkg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	banking.
bkpt	0.
	syl	bkpt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bankrupt.
bks	1.
	syl	bks.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	barracks.
bks	2.
	syl	bks.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	books.
bl	1.
	syl	bl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bale.
bl	2.
	syl	bl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	barrel.
bl	3.
	syl	bl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	black.
bl	4.
	syl	bl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	blue.
BL	1.
	syl	B.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Laws.
BL	2.
	syl	B.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Letters.
BL	3.
	syl	B.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Barrister-at-Law.
BL	4.
	syl	B.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British Library.
bl	infl
	head	BL
	or	bl
	syl	b/l
bl	infl
	head	BL
	or	bl
	syl	b.l.
BsL	infl
	head	BL
	syl	Bs/L
	mod	pl.
bsl	infl
	head	BL
	or	bsl
	syl	bs/l
	mod	pl.
bsl	infl
	head	BL
	or	bsl
	syl	bs.l.
	mod	pl.
BL	0.
	syl	B/L
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bill of lading.
blab	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German blabbiz*_on, Ice?!landic blabbra 
blabs	infl
	head	blab
	syl	blabs
	pos	vb.
blabbing	infl
	head	blab
	syl	blab+bing
	pos	vb.
blabbed	infl
	head	blab
	syl	blabbed.
	pos	vb.
blab	1.
	syl	blab
	pron	<bl@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divulge (secrets, etc.) indiscreetly.
blab	2.
	syl	blab
	pron	<bl@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to chatter thoughtlessly; prattle.
blab	3.
	syl	blab
	pron	<bl@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {blabber} (senses 1, 2).}
blabber	ety	C15 blabberen, probably of imitative origin
blabber	1.
	syl	blab+ber
	pron	<1bl@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who blabs.
blabber	2.
	syl	blab+ber
	pron	<1bl@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	idle chatter.
blabber	3.
	syl	blab+ber
	pron	<1bl@b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk without thinking; chatter.
blabbermouth	0.
	syl	blab:ber+mouth
	pron	<1bl@b*2mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who talks too much or indiscreetly.
black	ety	Old English bl@ac; related to Old Saxon blak ink, Old High German blakra to blink
black	1.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour of jet or carbon black, having no hue due to the absorption of all or nearly all incident light. Compare { {white} (sense 1).}
black	2.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	without light; completely dark.
black	3.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	without hope or alleviation; gloomy.
	exam	1	the future looked black.
black	4.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	very dirty or soiled.
	exam	1	black factory chimneys.
black	5.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	angry or resentful.
	exam	1	she gave him black looks.
black	6.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a play or other work
	def	dealing with the unpleasant realities of life, esp. in a pessimistic or macabre manner.
	exam	1	black comedy.
black	7.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of coffee or tea
	def	without milk or cream.
black	8.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing, resulting from, or showing great misfortune.
	exam	1	black areas of unemployment.
black	9.a.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked or harmful.
	exam	1	a black lie.
black	9.b.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	black-hearted.
black	10.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or deserving dishonour or censure.
	exam	1	a black crime.
black	11.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the face
	def	purple, as from suffocation.
black	12.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of goods, jobs, works, etc.
	def	being subject to boycott by trade unionists, esp. in support of industrial action elsewhere.
black	13.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a black colour.
black	14.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment of or producing this colour.
black	15.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	black clothing, worn esp. as a sign of mourning.
black	16.a.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a black or dark-coloured piece or square.
black	16.b.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the player playing with such pieces.
black	17.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	complete darkness.
	exam	1	the black of the night.
black	18.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a black ball in snooker, etc.
black	19.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in roulette and other gambling games
	def	one of two colours on which players may place even bets, the other being red.
in the black	20.
	head	black
	syl	in the black.
	def	in credit or without debt.
black	21.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a black ring on a target, between the outer and the blue, scoring three points.
black	22.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {blacken}.
black	23.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to polish (shoes, etc.) with blacking.
black	24.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bruise so as to make black.
	exam	1	he blacked her eye.
black	25.
	syl	black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Brit. of trade unionists
	def	to organize a boycott of (specified goods, jobs, work, etc.), esp. in support of industrial action elsewhere. {~} See also {blackout}.
blackish	sub
	head	black
	syl	black+ish
	pos	adj.
blackishly	sub
	head	black
	syl	black+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
blackly	sub
	head	black
	syl	black+ly
	pos	adv.
blackness	sub
	head	black
	syl	black+ness
	pos	n.
Black	1.
	syl	Black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a dark-skinned race, esp. a Negro or an Australian Aborigine.
Black	2.
	syl	Black
	pron	<bl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Black or Blacks.
	exam	1	a Black ghetto.
blackamoor	ety	C16: see #7black, M#7oor 
blackamoor	0.
	syl	black:a+moor
	pron	<1bl@k*2mu*>, <-2mc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a Negro or other person with dark skin.
black-and-blue	1.
	syl	black-and-blue
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the skin
	def	discoloured, as from a bruise.
black-and-blue	2.
	syl	black-and-blue
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling pain or soreness, as from a beating.
black and tan	0.
	syl	black and tan
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of stout or porter and ale.
Black and Tan	0.
	syl	Black and Tan
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the armed force sent to Ireland in 1921 by the British Government to combat Sinn Fein: named after the colour of their uniforms.
black-and-tan terrier	0.
	syl	black-and-tan ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {Manchester terrier}.
black-and-white	1.a.
	syl	black-and-white
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph, picture, sketch, etc., in black, white, and shades of grey rather than in colour.
black-and-white	1.b.
	syl	black-and-white
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	black-and-white film.
black-and-white	2.
	syl	black-and-white
	pos	n.
	def	the neutral tones of black, white, and intermediate shades of grey. Compare { {colour} (sense 2).}
black-and-white	3.a.
	syl	black-and-white
	pos	n.
	def	in print or writing.
black-and-white	3.b.
	syl	black-and-white
	pos	n.
	def	in extremes.
	exam	1	he always saw things in black and white.
black arthe	infl
	head	black art
	syl	black arthe.
	pos	n.
black art	0.
	syl	black art
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {black magic}.
black-backed gull	0.
	syl	black-backed gull
	pos	n.
	def	either of two common black-and-white European coastal gulls, ({lesser black-backed gull}) and ({great black-backed gull}) .
blackball	ety	C18: see sense 2
blackball	1.
	syl	black+ball
	pron	<1bl@k2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a negative vote or veto.
blackball	2.
	syl	black+ball
	pron	<1bl@k2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a black wooden ball used to indicate disapproval or veto in a vote.
blackball	3.
	syl	black+ball
	pron	<1bl@k2bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to vote against in a ballot.
blackball	4.
	syl	black+ball
	pron	<1bl@k2bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exclude (someone) from a group, profession, etc.; ostracize.
black bass	0.
	syl	black bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several predatory North American percoid freshwater game fishes of the genus family (sunfishes, etc.).
black bean	0.
	syl	black bean
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian leguminous tree, having thin smooth bark and yellow or reddish flowers: used in furniture manufacture. Also called: {Moreton Bay chestnut}.
American black bear	1.
	head	black bear
	syl	American black bear.
	def	a bear, (or inhabiting forests of North America. It is smaller and less ferocious than the brown bear.
Asiatic black bear	2.
	head	black bear
	syl	Asiatic black bear.
	def	a bear, of central and E Asia, whose coat is black with a pale V-shaped mark on the chest.
Blackbeard	0.
	syl	Black:beard
	pron	<1bl@k2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of (Edward) {Teach}.
black beetle	0.
	syl	black bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {oriental cockroach} (see {cockroach) }.
black belt	1.a.
	syl	black belt
	pos	n.
	def	a black belt worn by an instructor or expert competitor in the dan grades, usually from first to fifth dan.
black belt	1.b.
	syl	black belt
	pos	n.
	def	a person entitled to wear this.
black belthe	2.
	head	black belt
	syl	black belthe.
	def	a region of the southern U.S. extending from Georgia across central Alabama and Mississippi, in which the population contains a large number of Blacks: also noted for its fertile black soil.
blackberries	infl
	head	blackberry
	syl	black+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blackberry	1.
	syl	black+ber:ry
	pron	<1bl@kb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bramble}. any of several woody plants of the rosaceous genus esp. that have thorny stems and black or purple glossy edible berry-like fruits (drupelets).
blackberry	2.a.
	syl	black+ber:ry
	pron	<1bl@kb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
blackberry	2.b.
	syl	black+ber:ry
	pron	<1bl@kb*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	blackberry jam.
blackberry lily	3.
	head	blackberry
	syl	blackberry lily.
	def	an ornamental Chinese iridaceous plant, that has red-spotted orange flowers and clusters of black seeds that resemble blackberries. {~} {@.ries, @.ry+ing, @.ried}.
blackberry	4.
	syl	black+ber:ry
	pron	<1bl@kb*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather blackberries.
black bile	0.
	syl	black bile
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	one of the four bodily humours; melancholy. See { {humour} (sense 8).}
black bindweed	0.
	syl	black bind+weed
	pos	n.
	def	a twining polygonaceous European plant, with heart-shaped leaves and triangular black seed pods.
blackbird	1.
	syl	black+bird
	pron	<1bl@k2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European thrush, in which the male has a black plumage and yellow bill and the female is brown.
blackbird	2.
	syl	black+bird
	pron	<1bl@k2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American orioles having a dark plumage, esp. any of the genus
blackbird	3.
	syl	black+bird
	pron	<1bl@k2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person, esp. a South Sea islander, who was kidnapped and sold as a slave, esp. in Australia.
blackbird	4.
	syl	black+bird
	pron	<1bl@k2bR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	formerly
	def	to kidnap and sell into slavery.
blackboard	0.
	syl	black+board
	pron	<1bl@k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of slate, wood, or any of various other materials, used for writing or drawing on with chalk, esp. in teaching and esp. in a more or less upright position so that all students in a class can see it.
black body	0.
	syl	black bod:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a hypothetical body that would be capable of absorbing all the electromagnetic radiation falling on it. Also called: {full radiator}.
black book	1.
	syl	black book
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the names of people to be punished, blacklisted, etc.
in someone's black books	2.
	head	black book
	syl	in someone's black books.
	qual	Informal.
	def	out of favour with someone.
black bottom	0.
	syl	black bot+tom
	pos	n.
	def	a dance of the late 1920s that originated in America, involving a sinuous rotation of the hips.
black box	1.
	syl	black box
	pos	n.
	def	a self-contained unit in an electronic or computer system whose circuitry need not be known to understand its function.
black box	2.
	syl	black box
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {flight recorder}.
blackboy	0.
	syl	black+boy
	pron	<1bl@k2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {grass tree} (sense 1).}
black bread	0.
	syl	black bread
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of very dark coarse rye bread.
black bryony	0.
	syl	black bry:o+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing herbaceous Eurasian plant, having small greenish flowers and poisonous red berries: family
blackbuck	0.
	syl	black+buck
	pron	<1bl@k2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian antelope, the male of which has spiral horns, a dark back, and a white belly.
Blackburn	1.
	syl	Black+burn
	pron	<1bl@kbR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, in central Lancashire: textile industries. Pop: 101672 (1971).
Mount	2.
	head	Blackburn
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in SE Alaska, the highest peak in the Wrangell Mountains. Height: 5037 m (16523 ft.).
blackbutt	0.
	syl	black+butt
	pron	<1bl@k2b^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian eucalyptus trees having rough fibrous bark and hard wood used as timber.
blackcap	1.
	syl	black+cap
	pron	<1bl@k2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-grey Old World warbler, the male of which has a black crown.
blackcap	2.
	syl	black+cap
	pron	<1bl@k2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds, such as the black-capped chickadee
blackcap	3.
	syl	black+cap
	pron	<1bl@k2k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a popular name for {raspberry} (sense 3).}
blackcap	4.
	syl	black+cap
	pron	<1bl@k2k@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	the cap worn by a judge when passing a death sentence.
black-coated	0.
	syl	black-coat:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. esp. formerly; Brit. of a worker
	def	clerical or professional, as distinguished from commercial or industrial.
blackcock	0.
	syl	black+cock
	pron	<1bl@k2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of the black grouse. Also called: {heath cock}. Compare {greyhen}.
Black Counthe	infl
	head	Black Country
	syl	Black Coun+the.
	pos	n.
Black Country	0.
	syl	Black Coun+try
	pos	n.
	def	the heavily industrialized region of the West Midlands of England.
blackcurrant	1.
	syl	black+cur+rant
	pron	<2bl@k1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate shrub, having red or white flowers and small edible black berries: family
blackcurrant	2.a.
	syl	black+cur+rant
	pron	<2bl@k1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this shrub.
blackcurrant	2.b.
	syl	black+cur+rant
	pron	<2bl@k1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	blackcurrant jelly.
blackdamp	0.
	syl	black+damp
	pron	<1bl@k2d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	air that is low in oxygen content and high in carbon dioxide as a result of an explosion in a mine. Also called: {chokedamp}.
Black Deathe	infl
	head	Black Death
	syl	Black Deathe.
	pos	n.
Black Death	0.
	syl	Black Death
	pos	n.
	def	a form of bubonic plague pandemic in Europe and Asia during the 14th century, when it killed over 50 million people. See {bubonic plague}.
black diamond	1.
	syl	black di:a+mond
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{carbonado%2}}.
black diamond	2.
	syl	black di:a+mond
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a figurative expression for {coal}.
black earth	0.
	syl	black earth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chernozem}.
blacken	1.
	syl	black+en
	pron	<1bl@k*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become black or dirty.
blacken	2.
	syl	black+en
	pron	<1bl@k*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defame; slander (esp. in the phrase {blacken someone's name) }.
Patrick Maynard Stuart	infl
	head	Blackett
	syl	Pat:rick May:nard Stu:art
	pos	n.
Blackett	0.
	syl	Black:ett
	pron	<1bl@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron. 1897-1974, English physicist, noted for his work on cosmic radiation and his discovery of the positron. Nobel prize for physics 1948.
black eye	0.
	syl	black eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	bruising round the eye.
black-eyed pea	0.
	syl	black-eyed pea
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cowpea} (sense 2).}
black-eyed Susan	1.
	syl	black-eyed Su+san
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American plants of the genus esp. having flower heads of orange-yellow rays and brown-black centres: family (composites).
black-eyed Susan	2.
	syl	black-eyed Su+san
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African climbing plant, having yellow flowers with purple centres: family
blackface	1.a.
	syl	black+face
	pron	<1bl@k2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a performer made up to imitate a Negro.
blackface	1.b.
	syl	black+face
	pron	<1bl@k2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the make-up used by such a performer, usually consisting of burnt cork.
blackface	2.
	syl	black+face
	pron	<1bl@k2fAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a less common name for { {Gothic} (sense 9).}
blackfellow	0.
	syl	black+fel:low
	pron	<1bl@k2fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for { {Aborigine} (sense 1).}
blackfish	infl
	or	blackfishes
	syl	black+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blackfishes	infl
	head	blackfish
	or	blackfish
	syl	black+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blackfish	1.
	syl	black+fish
	pron	<1bl@k2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a minnow-like Alaskan freshwater fish, related to the pikes and thought to be able to survive prolonged freezing.
blackfish	2.
	syl	black+fish
	pron	<1bl@k2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a female salmon that has recently spawned. Compare { {redfish} (sense 1).}
blackfish	3.
	syl	black+fish
	pron	<1bl@k2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other dark fishes, such as the tautog.
blackfish	4.
	syl	black+fish
	pron	<1bl@k2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pilot whale}.
black flag	0.
	syl	black flag
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Jolly Roger}.
blackflies	infl
	head	blackfly
	syl	black+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blackfly	0.
	syl	black+fly
	pron	<1bl@k2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a black aphid, that infests beans, sugar beet, and other plants. Also called: {bean aphid}.
black fly	0.
	syl	black fly
	pos	n.
	def	any small blackish stout-bodied dipterous fly of the family which suck the blood of man, mammals, and birds. See also {buffalo gnat}.
Blackfoot	ety	C19: translation of Blackfoot Siksika 
Blackfeet	infl
	head	Blackfoot
	or	Blackfoot
	syl	Black+feet
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Blackfoot	infl
	or	Blackfeet
	syl	Black+foot
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Blackfoot	1.
	syl	Black+foot
	pron	<1bl@k2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a warlike group of North American Indian peoples formerly living in the northwestern Plains.
Blackfoot	2.
	syl	Black+foot
	pron	<1bl@k2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the languages of these peoples, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Black Foresthe	infl
	head	Black Forest
	syl	Black For+esthe.
	pos	n.
Black Forest	0.
	syl	Black For+est
	pos	n.
	def	a hilly wooded region of SW West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg: many resorts. German name: {Schwarzwald}.
Black Friar	0.
	syl	Black Fri+ar
	pos	n.
	def	a Dominican friar.
black frost	0.
	syl	black frost
	pos	n.
	def	a frost without snow or rime that is severe enough to blacken vegetation.
black grouse	1.
	syl	black grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a large N European grouse, the male of which has a bluish-black plumage and lyre-shaped tail.
black grouse	2.
	syl	black grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a related and similar species, of W Asia.
blackguard	ety	C16: see #7black, guard  &- #!black+guard+ism n. &- #!black+guard+ly adj.
blackguard	1.a.
	syl	black+guard
	pron	<1bl@ga:d>, <-g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an unprincipled contemptible person; scoundrel.
blackguard	1.b.
	syl	black+guard
	pron	<1bl@ga:d>, <-g*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	blackguard language.
blackguard	2.
	syl	black+guard
	pron	<1bl@ga:d>, <-g*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ridicule or denounce with abusive language.
blackguard	3.
	syl	black+guard
	pron	<1bl@ga:d>, <-g*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave like a blackguard.
black guillemot	0.
	syl	black guil+le+mot
	pos	n.
	def	a common guillemot, its summer plumage is black with white wing patches and its winter plumage white with greyish wings.
Black Hand	1.
	syl	Black Hand
	pos	n.
	def	a group of Sicilian blackmailers and terrorists formed in the 1870s and operating in the U.S. in the early 20th century.
Black Hand	2.
	syl	Black Hand
	pos	n.
	usage	in 19th-century Spain
	def	an organization of anarchists.
blackhead	1.
	syl	black+head
	pron	<1bl@k2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a black-tipped plug of fatty matter clogging a pore of the skin, esp. the duct of a sebaceous gland. Technical name: {comedo}.
blackhead	2.
	syl	black+head
	pron	<1bl@k2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious and often fatal disease of turkeys and some other fowl caused by parasitic protozoa. Technical name: {infectious enterohepatitis}.
blackhead	3.
	syl	black+head
	pron	<1bl@k2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds, esp. gulls or ducks, with black plumage on the head.
blackheart	1.
	syl	black+heart
	pron	<1bl@k2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal darkening of the woody stems of some plants, thought to be caused by extreme cold.
blackheart	2.
	syl	black+heart
	pron	<1bl@k2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diseases of plants, such as the potato, in which the central tissues are blackened.
blackheart	3.
	syl	black+heart
	pron	<1bl@k2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of cherry that has large sweet fruit with purplish flesh and an almost black skin.
Black Hills	0.
	syl	Black Hills
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of mountains in W South Dakota and NE Wyoming: famous for the gigantic sculptures of U.S. presidents on the side of Mount Rushmore. Highest peak: Harney Peak, 2208 m (7242 ft.).
black hole	0.
	syl	black hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a hypothetical region of space re?!sulting from the gravitational collapse of a star following the exhaustion of its nuclear fuel. The gravitational field around the region would be so high that neither matter nor radiation could escape from it.
Black Hole of Calcutta	1.
	syl	Black Hole of Cal+cut+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a small dungeon in which in 1756 the Nawab of Bengal reputedly confined 146 English prisoners, of whom only 23 survived.
Black Hole of Calcutta	2.
	syl	Black Hole of Cal+cut+ta
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	any uncomfortable or overcrowded place.
black horehound	0.
	syl	black hore+hound
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy unpleasant-smelling chiefly Mediterranean plant, having clusters of purple flowers: family (labiates).
black ice	0.
	syl	black ice
	pos	n.
	def	a thin transparent layer of new ice on a road or similar surface.
blacking	0.
	syl	black+ing
	pron	<1bl@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any preparation, esp. one containing lampblack, for giving a black finish to shoes, metals, etc.
blackjack	ety	C19: from #7black+jack %1 (implement)
blackjack	H1.1.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a truncheon of leather-covered lead with a flexible shaft.
blackjack	H1.2.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to hit with or as if with a blackjack.
blackjack	H1.3.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to compel (a person) by threats.
blackjack	ety	C20: from #7black+jack %1 (the knave)
blackjack	H2.1.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	pontoon or any of various similar card games.
blackjack	H2.2.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the ace of spades.
blackjack	ety	C18: from #7black+jack %1 (originally a miner's name for this useless ore)
blackjack	H3.0.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark iron-rich variety of the mineral sphalerite.
blackjack	ety	C19: from #7black+jack %1 (from the proper name, popularly used in many plant names)
blackjack	H4.0.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small oak tree, of the southeastern U.S., with blackish bark and fan-shaped leaves. Also called: {blackjack oak}.
blackjack	ety	C16: from #7black +#7jack %3
blackjack	H5.0.
	syl	black+jack
	pron	<1bl@k2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a tarred leather tankard or jug.
black knot	0.
	syl	black knot
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of plums and cherries caused by characterized by rough black knotlike swellings on the twigs and branches.
black lead	0.
	syl	black lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {graphite}.
blackleg	1.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {scab}.
blackleg	1.a.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts against the interests of a trade union, as by continuing to work during a strike or taking over a striker's job.
blackleg	1.b.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	blackleg labour.
blackleg	2.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious disease of cattle, sheep, and pigs, characterized by gas-filled swellings, esp. on the legs, caused by bacteria.
blackleg	3.a.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of cabbages and related plants caused by characterized by blackening and decay of the lower stems.
blackleg	3.b.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar disease of potatoes, caused by bacteria.
blackleg	4.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cheats in gambling, esp. at cards or in racing.
blacklegs	infl
	head	blackleg
	syl	black+legs
	pos	vb.
blacklegging	infl
	head	blackleg
	syl	black+leg+ging
	pos	vb.
blacklegged	infl
	head	blackleg
	syl	black+legged.
	pos	vb.
blackleg	5.
	syl	black+leg
	pron	<1bl@kleg>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to act against the interests of a trade union, esp. by refusing to join a strike.
black letter	0.
	syl	black let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for { {Gothic} (sense 9).}
black light	0.
	syl	black light
	pos	n.
	def	the invisible electromagnetic radiation in the ultraviolet and infrared regions of the spectrum.
blacklist	1.
	syl	black+list
	pron	<1bl@k2list>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of persons or organizations under suspicion, or considered untrustworthy, disloyal, etc., esp. one compiled by a government or an organization.
blacklist	2.
	syl	black+list
	pron	<1bl@k2list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on a blacklist.
black magic	0.
	syl	black mag+ic
	pos	n.
	def	magic used for evil purposes by invoking the power of the devil.
blackmail	ety	C16: see #7black, {mail %3} &- #!black+mail+er n.
blackmail	1.
	syl	black+mail
	pron	<1bl@k2mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of attempting to obtain money by intimidation, as by threats to disclose discreditable information.
blackmail	2.
	syl	black+mail
	pron	<1bl@k2mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the exertion of pressure or threats, esp. unfairly, in an attempt to influence someone's actions.
blackmail	3.
	syl	black+mail
	pron	<1bl@k2mAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exact or attempt to exact (money or anything of value) from (a person) by threats or intimidation; extort.
blackmail	4.
	syl	black+mail
	pron	<1bl@k2mAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to influence the actions of (a person), esp. by unfair pressure or threats.
Black Maria	0.
	syl	Black Ma+ri:a
	pron	<m*1rI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a police van for transporting prisoners.
black mark	0.
	syl	black mark
	pos	n.
	def	an indication of disapproval, failure, etc.
black market	1.
	syl	black mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	any system in which goods or currencies are sold and bought illegally, esp. in violation of controls or rationing.
black market	2.
	syl	black mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	the place where such a system operates.
black-market	infl
	head	black market
	syl	black-mar:ket.
	pos	vb.
black market	3.
	syl	black mar+ket
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell (goods) on the black market.
black marketeer	sub
	head	black market
	syl	black mar+ke+teer
	pos	n.
black mass	0.
	syl	black mass
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a blasphemous travesty of the Christian Mass, performed by practitioners of black magic.
black measles	0.
	syl	black mea+sles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often functioning as; sing.
	def	a severe form of measles characterized by dark eruptions caused by bleeding under the skin.
black medick	0.
	syl	black med+ick
	pos	n.
	def	a small European papilionaceous plant, with trifoliate leaves, small yellow flowers, and black pods. Also called: {nonesuch}.
R(ichard) D(oddridge)	infl
	head	Blackmore
	syl	R(ichard) D(oddridge).
	pos	n.
Blackmore	0.
	syl	Black:more
	pron	<1bl@kmc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1825-1900, English novelist; author of (1869).
black mould	0.
	syl	black mould
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bread mould}.
Black Mountains	1.
	syl	Black Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S Wales, in E Dyfed and W Powys. Highest peak: Carmarthen Van, 802 m (2632 ft.).
Black Mountains	2.
	syl	Black Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S Wales, in E Gwent. Highest peak: Waun Fach, 811 m (2660 ft.).
Black Muslim	0.
	syl	Black Mus+lim
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S.
	def	a political and religious movement of Black people who adapt the religious practices of Islam and seek to establish a new Black nation. Official name: {Nation of Islam}.
black mustard	0.
	syl	black mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian cruciferous plant, (or with clusters of yellow flowers and pungent seeds from which the condiment mustard is made.
black nightshade	0.
	syl	black night+shade
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous solanaceous plant, a common weed in cultivated land, having small white flowers with backward-curved petals and black berry-like fruits.
blackout	1.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinguishing or hiding of all artificial light, esp. in a city visible to an enemy attack from the air.
blackout	2.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a momentary loss of consciousness, vision, or memory.
blackout	3.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary electrical power failure or cut.
blackout	4.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a temporary loss of sensitivity in a valve following a short strong pulse.
blackout	5.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary loss of radio communications between a spacecraft and earth, esp. on re-entry into the earth's atmosphere.
blackout	6.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the suspension of radio or television broadcasting, as by a strike or for political reasons.
black out	infl
	head	blackout
	syl	black out.
	pos	adv.
blackout	7.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obliterate or extinguish (lights).
blackout	8.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create a blackout in (a city etc.).
blackout	9.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose vision, consciousness, or memory temporarily.
blackout	10.
	syl	black+out
	pron	<1bl@kaut>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop (news, a television programme) from being released or broadcast.
Black Panther	0.
	syl	Black Pan+ther
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a member of a militant Black political party founded in 1965 to end the political dominance of Whites.
black pepper	0.
	syl	black pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	a pungent condiment made by grinding the dried unripe berries, together with their black husks, of the pepper plant
blackpoll	0.
	syl	black+poll
	pron	<1bl@k2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American warbler, the male of which has a black-and-white head.
Blackpool	0.
	syl	Black+pool
	pron	<1bl@k2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in NW England, in Lancashire on the Irish Sea: famous for its tower, 158 m (520 ft.) high, and its illuminations. Pop.: 151311 (1971).
black powder	0.
	syl	black pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {gunpowder}.
Black Power	0.
	syl	Black Pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a social, economic, and political movement of Black people, esp. in the U.S. and Australia, to obtain equality with Whites.
the	infl
	head	Black Prince
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Black Prince	0.
	syl	Black Prince
	pos	n.
	def	See {Edward} (Prince of Wales).
black pudding	0.
	syl	black pud+ding
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of black sausage made from minced pork fat, pig's blood, and other ingredients. Also called: {blood pudding}. Usual U.S. name: {blood sausage}.
black rat	0.
	syl	black rat
	pos	n.
	def	a common rat, a household pest that has spread from its native Asia to all countries.
Black Rod	1.
	syl	Black Rod
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	an officer of the House of Lords and of the Order of the Garter, whose main duty is summoning the Commons at the opening and proroguing of Parliament.
Black Rod	2.
	syl	Black Rod
	pos	n.
	def	a similar officer in any of certain other legislatures.
black rot	0.
	syl	black rot
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant diseases of fruits and vegetables, producing blackening, rotting, and shrivelling and caused by bacteria (including and fungi (such as .
black rust	0.
	syl	black rust
	pos	n.
	def	a stage in any of several diseases of cereals and grasses caused by rust fungi in which black masses of spores appear on the stems or leaves.
Black Sash	0.
	syl	Black Sash
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	an organization of women opposed to apartheid.
Black Sea	0.
	syl	Black Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an inland sea between SE Europe and Asia: connected to the Aegean Sea by the Bosporus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, and to the Sea of Azov by the Kerch Strait. Area: about 415000 sq. km (160000 sq. miles). Also called: {Euxine Sea}. Ancient name: {Pontus Euxinus}.
black sheep	0.
	syl	black sheep
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is regarded as a disgrace or failure by his family or peer group.
Blackshirt	0.
	syl	Black+shirt
	pron	<1bl@k2SR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Europe
	def	a member of a fascist organization, esp. a member of the Italian Fascist party before and during World War II.
blacksmith	ety	C15: see #7black, smith 
blacksmith	0.
	syl	black+smith
	pron	<1bl@k2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	an artisan who works iron with a furnace, anvil, hammer, etc.
blacksnake	1.
	syl	black+snake
	pron	<1bl@k2snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Old World black venomous elapid snakes, esp. ({Australian blacksnake}) .
blacksnake	2.
	syl	black+snake
	pron	<1bl@k2snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dark nonvenomous snakes, such as (black racer).
blacksnake	3.
	syl	black+snake
	pron	<1bl@k2snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. a long heavy pliant whip of braided leather or rawhide.
black spot	1.
	syl	black spot
	pos	n.
	def	a place on a road where accidents frequently occur.
black spot	2.
	syl	black spot
	pos	n.
	def	any dangerous or difficult place.
black spruce	0.
	syl	black spruce
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of the northern regions of North America, growing mostly in cold bogs and having dark green needles. Also called: {spruce pine}.
Blackstone	0.
	syl	Black:stone
	pron	<1bl@k2st*un>, <-st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1723-80, English jurist noted particularly for his (1865-69), which had a profound influence on jurisprudence in the U.S.
blackstrap molasses	0.
	syl	black+strap mo+las+ses
	pron	<1bl@k2str@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the molasses remaining after the maximum quantity of sugar has been extracted from the raw material.
black sthe	infl
	head	black stump
	syl	black sthe.
	pos	n.
black stump	0.
	syl	black stump
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an imaginary marker of the extent of civilization (esp. in the phrase {beyond the black stump}) .
black swan	0.
	syl	black swan
	pos	n.
	def	a large Australian swan, that has a black plumage and red bill.
blacktail	0.
	syl	black+tail
	pron	<1bl@k2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of mule deer having a black tail.
black tea	0.
	syl	black tea
	pos	n.
	def	tea made from fermented tea leaves.
blackthorn	0.
	syl	black+thorn
	pron	<1bl@k2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thorny Eurasian rosaceous shrub, with black twigs, white flowers, and small sour plumlike fruits. Also called: {sloe}.
black tie	1.
	syl	black tie
	pos	n.
	def	a black bow tie worn with a dinner jacket.
black tie	2.
	syl	black tie
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting an occasion when a dinner jacket should be worn.
black tie	xref
	syl	black tie
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {white tie}.
blacktop	0.
	syl	black+top
	pron	<1bl@k2top>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a bituminous mixture used for paving.
black tracker	0.
	syl	black track:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Aboriginal tracker working for the police.
black treacle	0.
	syl	black trea+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another term for { {treacle} (sense 1).}
black velvet	1.
	syl	black vel+vet
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of stout and champagne in equal proportions.
black velvet	2.
	syl	black vel+vet
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	Aboriginal women collectively.
Black Volta	0.
	syl	Black Vol+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Africa, rising in SW Upper Volta and flowing northeast, then south into Lake Volta: forms part of the border of Ghana with Upper Volta and with the Ivory Coast. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
black vomit	1.
	syl	black vom+it
	pos	n.
	def	vomit containing blood, often a manifestation of disease, such as yellow fever.
black vomit	2.
	syl	black vom+it
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	yellow fever.
Blackwall hitch	ety	after Blackwall, London
Blackwall hitch	0.
	syl	Black+wall hitch
	pron	<1bl@k2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot for hooking tackle to the end of a rope, holding fast when pulled but otherwise loose.
black walnut	1.
	syl	black wal+nut
	pos	n.
	def	a North American walnut tree, with hard dark wood and edible oily nuts.
black walnut	2.
	syl	black wal+nut
	pos	n.
	def	the valuable wood of this tree, used for cabinet work.
black walnut	3.
	syl	black wal+nut
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of this tree.
black walnut	xref
	syl	black wal+nut
	pos	n.
	def	Compare { {butternut} (senses 1-4).}
Black Wathe	infl
	head	Black Watch
	syl	Black Wathe.
	pos	n.
Black Watch	0.
	syl	Black Watch
	pos	n.
	def	the Royal Highland Regiment in the British army.
blackwater fever	0.
	syl	black+wa:ter fe+ver
	pron	<1bl@k2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare and serious complication of chronic malaria caused by characterized by massive destruction of red blood cells, producing dark red or blackish urine.
black whale	0.
	syl	black whale
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pilot whale}.
black widow	0.
	syl	black wid+ow
	pos	n.
	def	an American spider, the female of which is black with red markings, highly venomous, and commonly eats its mate.
blackwood	0.
	syl	black+wood
	pron	<1bl@k2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall Australian acacia tree, having small clusters of flowers and curved pods and yielding highly valued black timber. Also called: {Sally Wattle}.
Blackwood	ety	C20: named after Easeley F. Blackwood, its American inventor
Blackwood	0.
	syl	Black+wood
	pron	<1bl@k2wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a conventional bidding sequence of four and five no-trumps, which are requests to the partner to show aces and kings respectively.
bladder	ety	Old English bl*_@adre 
bladder	1.
	syl	blad+der
	pron	<1bl@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a distensible membranous sac, usually containing liquid or gas, esp. the urinary bladder. Related adj.: {vesical}.
bladder	2.
	syl	blad+der
	pron	<1bl@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable part of something.
bladder	3.
	syl	blad+der
	pron	<1bl@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blister, cyst, vesicle, etc., usually filled with fluid.
bladder	4.
	syl	blad+der
	pron	<1bl@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow vesicular or saclike part or organ in certain plants, such as the bladderwrack.
bladdery	sub
	head	bladder
	syl	blad+der:y
	pos	adj.
bladder campion	0.
	syl	blad+der cam+pi+on
	pos	n.
	def	a European caryophyllaceous plant, having white flowers with an inflated calyx.
bladder ketmia	0.
	syl	blad+der ket+mi:a
	pron	<1ketmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flower-of-an-hour}.
bladdernose	0.
	syl	blad:der+nose
	pron	<1bl@d*2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hooded seal}.
bladdernut	1.
	syl	blad:der+nut
	pron	<1bl@d*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate shrub or small tree of the genus esp. of S Europe, that has bladder-like seed pods: family
bladdernut	2.
	syl	blad:der+nut
	pron	<1bl@d*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the pod of any such tree.
bladder senna	0.
	syl	blad+der sen+na
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian papilionaceous plant, with yellow and red flowers and membranous inflated pods.
bladder worm	0.
	syl	blad+der worm
	pos	n.
	def	an encysted saclike larva of the tapeworm. The main types are cysticercus, hydatid and coenurus.
bladderwort	0.
	syl	blad:der+wort
	pron	<1bl@d*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic plant of the genus some of whose leaves are modified as small bladders to trap minute aquatic animals: family
bladderwrack	0.
	syl	blad:der+wrack
	pron	<1bl@d*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several seaweeds of the genera and esp. that grow in the intertidal regions of rocky shores and have branched brown fronds with air bladders.
blade	ety	Old English bl@ad; related to Old Norse blath leaf, Old High German blat, Latin folium leaf &- #!blad+ed adj.
blade	1.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a sharp weapon, tool, etc., that forms the cutting edge.
blade	2.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	hand shears used for shearing sheep.
blade	3.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin flattish part of various tools, implements, etc., as of a propeller.
blade	4.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the flattened expanded part of a leaf, sepal, or petal.
blade	5.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the long narrow leaf of a grass or related plant.
blade	6.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the striking surface of a bat, club, stick, or oar.
blade	7.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal runner on an ice skate.
blade	8.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a long thin flake of flint, possibly used as a tool.
blade	9.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of the tongue lying directly behind the tip.
blade	10.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dashing or swaggering young man.
blade	11.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {shoulder blade}.
blade	12.
	syl	blade
	pron	<blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for a {sword} or {swordsman}.
blade grader	0.
	syl	blade grad+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {grader} (sense 2).}
blaeberry	ety	C15: from northern dialect bla bluish+#7berry 
blaeberries	infl
	head	blaeberry
	syl	blae+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blaeberry	0.
	syl	blae+ber:ry
	pron	<1blAb*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for { {whortleberry} (senses 1, 2).}
Blagoveshchensk	0.
	syl	Bla+go+vesh+chensk
	pron	Russian <bl*ga1vjASCinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in the SE Soviet Union, in Siberia on the Amur River. Pop.: 165000 (1975 est.).
blague	0.
	syl	blague
	qual	French
	def	blag) pretentious but empty talk; nonsense.
blah blah	alt
	head	blah
	or	blah
	syl	blah blah
	pron	<bla:>
	pos	n.
	infl
	head	blah
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
blah	1.
	or	blah blah
	syl	blah
	pron	<bla:>
	pos	n.
	def	worthless or silly talk; claptrap.
blah	2.
	or	blah blah
	syl	blah
	pron	<bla:>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninteresting; insipid.
blah	3.
	or	blah blah
	syl	blah
	pron	<bla:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk nonsense or boringly.
blain	ety	Old English blegen; related to Middle Low German bleine 
blain	0.
	syl	blain
	pron	<blAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a blister, blotch, or sore on the skin.
Robert	1.
	head	Blake
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	1599-1657, English admiral, who commanded Cromwell's fleet against the Royalists, the Dutch, and the Spanish.
William	2.
	head	Blake
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1757-1827, English poet, painter, engraver, and mystic. His literary works include (1789) and (1794), (1793), and (1820). His chief works in the visual arts include engravings of a visionary nature, such as the illustrations for (1826), for Dante's poems, and for his own (1783-1804).
blame	ety	C12: from Old French blasmer, ultimately from Late Latin blasph*_em*_are to #7blaspheme 
blame	1.
	syl	blame
	pron	<blAm>
	pos	n.
	def	responsibility for something that is wrong or deserving censure; culpability.
blame	2.
	syl	blame
	pron	<blAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of condemnation; reproof.
be to blame	3.
	head	blame
	syl	be to blame.
	def	to be at fault or culpable.
blame	4.
	syl	blame
	pron	<blAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to attribute responsibility to; accuse.
	exam	1	I blame him for the failure.
blame	5.
	syl	blame
	pron	<blAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to ascribe responsibility for (something) to.
	exam	1	I blame the failure on him.
blame	6.
	syl	blame
	pron	<blAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find fault with.
blamable	sub
	head	blame
	or	blameable
	syl	blam+a:ble
	pos	adj.
blameable	sub
	head	blame
	or	blamable
	syl	blame+a:ble
	pos	adj.
blamably	sub
	head	blame
	or	blameably
	syl	blam+a:bly
	pos	adv.
blameably	sub
	head	blame
	or	blamably
	syl	blame+a:bly
	pos	adv.
blamed	0.
	syl	blamed
	pron	<blAmd>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a euphemistic word for {damned} (senses 2, 3).
blameful	0.
	syl	blame+ful
	pron	<1blAmful>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving blame; guilty.
blamefully	sub
	head	blameful
	syl	blame+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
blamefulness	sub
	head	blameful
	syl	blame+ful+ness
	pos	n.
blameless	0.
	syl	blame+less
	pron	<1blAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from blame; innocent.
blamelessly	sub
	head	blameless
	syl	blame+less+ly
	pos	adv.
blamelessness	sub
	head	blameless
	syl	blame+less+ness
	pos	n.
blameworthy	0.
	syl	blame+wor:thy
	pron	<1blAm2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving disapproval or censure.
blameworthiness	sub
	head	blameworthy
	syl	blame+2wor:thi+ness
	pos	n.
Blamey	0.
	syl	Bla:mey
	pron	<1blAmi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as Al@.bert}. 1884-1951, Australian soldier; the first Australian field marshal. He served in both World Wars and was commander in chief of the Allied Land Forces in the SW Pacific (1942-45).
Blanc	H1.0.
	syl	Blanc
	qual	French
	def	bl?~a)
Mont	1.
	head	Blanc
	syl	Mont.
	qual	French
	def	See {Mont Blanc}.
Cape	2.
	head	Blanc
	syl	Cape.
	qual	French
	def	a headland in N Tunisia: the northernmost point of Africa.
Cape	3.
	head	Blanc
	syl	Cape.
	qual	French
	def	Also called: {Cape Blan+co} (#!bl@a&nk$$$u). a peninsula in Mauritania, on the Atlantic coast.
Blanc	H2.0.
	syl	Blanc
	qual	French
	def	bl?~a) ({Jean Joseph Charles) Louis} (lwi). 1811-82, French socialist and historian: author of (1840), in which he advocated the establishment of cooperative workshops subsidized by the state.
blanc fixe	ety	literally: fixed white
blanc fixe	0.
	syl	blanc fixe
	pron	French. <bl?~a 1fiks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barium sulphate}.
blanch	ety	C14: from Old French blanchir from blanc white; see #7blank 
blanch	1.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove colour from; whiten.
	exam	1	the sun blanched the carpet.
blanch	2.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to become or cause to become pale, as with sickness or fear.
blanch	3.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to plunge tomatoes, nuts, etc., into boiling water to loosen the skin.
blanch	4.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to plunge (meat, green vegetables, etc.) in boiling water or bring to the boil in water in order to whiten, preserve the natural colour, or reduce or remove a bitter or salty taste.
blanch	5.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause (celery, chicory, etc.) to grow free of chlorophyll by the exclusion of sunlight.
blanch	6.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to whiten (a metal), usually by treating it with an acid or by coating it with tin.
blanch	7.
	syl	blanch
	pron	<bla:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by over
	def	to attempt to conceal something.
blancmange	ety	C14: from Old French blanc manger, literally: white food
blancmange	0.
	syl	blanc+mange
	pron	<bl*1monZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a jelly-like dessert, stiffened usually with cornflour and set in a mould.
bland	ety	C15: from Latin blandus flattering
bland	1.
	syl	bland
	pron	<bl@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of any distinctive or stimulating characteristics; uninteresting; dull.
	exam	1	bland food.
bland	2.
	syl	bland
	pron	<bl@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle and agreeable; suave.
bland	3.
	syl	bland
	pron	<bl@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the weather
	def	mild and soothing.
bland	4.
	syl	bland
	pron	<bl@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	unemotional or unmoved.
	exam	1	a bland account of atrocities.
blandly	sub
	head	bland
	syl	bland+ly
	pos	adv.
blandness	sub
	head	bland
	syl	bland+ness
	pos	n.
blandish	ety	C14: from Old French blandir from Latin bland*_ir*_i 
blandish	0.
	syl	blan+dish
	pron	<1bl@ndiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seek to persuade or influence by mild flattery; coax.
blandishments	0.
	syl	blan+dish+ments
	pron	<1bl@ndiSm*nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. rarely; sing.
	def	flattery intended to coax or cajole.
blank	ety	C15: from Old French blanc white, of Germanic origin; related to Old English blanca a white horse
blank	1.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a writing surface
	def	bearing no marks; not written on.
blank	2.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a form, etc.
	def	with spaces left for details to be filled in.
blank	3.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	without ornament or break; unrelieved.
	exam	1	a blank wall.
blank	4.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not filled in; empty; void.
	exam	1	a blank space.
blank	5.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting no interest or expression.
	exam	1	a blank look.
blank	6.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking understanding; confused.
	exam	1	he looked blank even after the explanations.
blank	7.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	absolute; complete.
	exam	1	blank rejection.
blank	8.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of ideas or inspiration.
	exam	1	his mind went blank in the exam.
blank	9.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	unproductive; barren.
blank	10.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an emptiness; void; blank space.
blank	11.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an empty space for writing in, as on a printed form.
blank	12.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed form containing such empty spaces.
blank	13.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	something characterized by incomprehension or mental confusion.
	exam	1	my mind went a complete blank.
blank	14.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, often a dash, in place of a word, esp. a taboo word.
blank	15.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {blank cartridge}.
blank	16.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate or plug used to seal an aperture.
blank	17.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material prepared for stamping, punching, forging, or some other operation.
blank	18.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the white spot in the centre of a target.
blank	19.a.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	to choose a lottery ticket that fails to win.
blank	19.b.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get no results from something.
blank	20.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to cross out, blot, or obscure.
blank	21.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forge, stamp, punch, or cut (a piece of material) in preparation for forging, die-stamping, or drawing operations.
blank	22.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to seal (an aperture) with a plate or plug.
blank	23.
	syl	blank
	pron	<bl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to prevent (an opponent) from scoring in a game.
blankly	sub
	head	blank
	syl	blank+ly
	pos	adv.
blank cartridge	0.
	syl	blank car+tridge
	pos	n.
	def	a gun cartridge containing powder but no bullet: used in battle practice or as a signal.
blank cheque	1.
	syl	blank cheque
	pos	n.
	def	a cheque that has been signed but on which the amount payable has not been specified.
blank cheque	2.
	syl	blank cheque
	pos	n.
	def	complete freedom of action.
blank endorsement	0.
	syl	blank en+dorse+ment
	pos	n.
	def	an endorsement on a bill of exchange, cheque, etc., naming no payee and thus making the endorsed sum payable to the bearer. Also called: {endorsement in blank}.
blanket	ety	C13: from Old French blancquete, from blanc see #7blank 
blanket	1.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a large piece of thick cloth for use as a bed covering, animal covering, etc., enabling a person or animal to retain much of his natural body heat.
blanket	2.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a concealing cover or layer, as of smoke, leaves, or snow.
blanket	3.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a rubber or plastic sheet wrapped round a cylinder, used in offset printing to transfer the image from the plate, stone, or forme to the paper.
blanket	4.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a layer of a fertile radioactive substance placed round the core of a nuclear reactor as a reflector and often to breed new fissionable fuel.
blanket	5.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	applying to or covering a wide group or variety of people, conditions, situations, etc..
	exam	1	blanket insurance against loss, injury, and theft.
blanket	6.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a blanket; overlie.
blanket	7.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to obscure or suppress.
	exam	1	the storm blanketed out the television picture.
blanket	8.
	syl	blan+ket
	pron	<1bl@Gkit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to prevent wind from reaching the sails of (another sailing vessel) by passing close to windward of it.
blanket stitch	0.
	syl	blan+ket stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a strong reinforcing stitch for the edges of blankets and other thick material.
blankety	ety	C20: from #7blank 
blankety	0.
	syl	blank+e:ty
	pron	<1bl@Gkiti>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a euphemism for any taboo word.
blank verse	0.
	syl	blank verse
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	unrhymed verse, esp. in iambic pentameters.
blanquette de veau	ety	French
blanquette de veau	0.
	syl	blan+quette de veau
	pron	<bl@G1ket> <d*> <1v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a ragout or stew of veal in a white sauce.
Blantyre-Limbe	0.
	syl	Blan:tyre-Lim:be
	pron	<bl@n1tI*> <1limbA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Malawi: largest city in the country; formed in 1956 from the adjoining towns of Blantyre and Limbe. Pop.: 109461 (1966).
blare	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch bleren; of imitative origin
blare	1.
	syl	blare
	pron	<ble*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound loudly and harshly.
blare	2.
	syl	blare
	pron	<ble*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to proclaim loudly and sensationally.
blare	3.
	syl	blare
	pron	<ble*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud and usually harsh or grating noise.
blarney	ety	C19: after the B#7larney S#7tone 
blarney	1.
	syl	blar+ney
	pron	<1bla:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	flattering talk.
blarney	2.
	syl	blar+ney
	pron	<1bla:ni>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cajole with flattery; wheedle.
Blarney Stone	0.
	syl	Blar+ney Stone
	pos	n.
	def	a stone in {Blarney Castle}, in the SW Republic of Ireland, said to endow whoever kisses it with skill in flattery.
Vicente	infl
	head	Blasco Ib'anez
	syl	Vi:cen:te
	pron	<bi?!1$TAntA>
	pos	n.
Blasco Ib'anez	0.
	syl	Blas:co I:b*'a:?~nez
	pron	Spanish <1blasko> <i1$Ba$jAT>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1928, Spanish novelist, whose books include (1909) and (1916).
blas'e	ety	C19: from French, past participle of blaser to cloy
blas'e	1.
	syl	bla+s*'e
	pron	<1bla:zA>
	pos	adj.
	def	indifferent to something because of familiarity or surfeit.
blas'e	2.
	syl	bla+s*'e
	pron	<1bla:zA>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking enthusiasm; bored.
blaspheme	ety	C14: from Late Latin blasph*_em*_are, from Greek blasph*_emein from blasph*_emos #7blasphemous 
blaspheme	1.
	syl	blas+pheme
	pron	<bl@s1fEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show contempt or disrespect for (God, a divine being, or sacred things), esp. in speech.
blaspheme	2.
	syl	blas+pheme
	pron	<bl@s1fEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter profanities, curses, or impious expressions.
blasphemer	sub
	head	blaspheme
	syl	blas+1phem+er
	pos	n.
blasphemous	ety	C15: via Late Latin, from Greek blasph*_emos evil-speaking, from blapsis evil + ph*_em*_e speech
blasphemous	0.
	syl	blas+phe+mous
	pron	<1bl@sfim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or involving impiousness or gross irreverence towards God, a divine being, or something sacred.
blasphemously	sub
	head	blasphemous
	syl	blas+phe+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
blasphemies	infl
	head	blasphemy
	syl	blas+phe+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blasphemy	0.
	syl	blas+phe+my
	pron	<1bl@sfimi>
	pos	n.
	def	blasphemous behaviour or language.
blast	ety	Old English bl*_@ast, related to Old Norse bl*_astr  &- #!blast+er n.
blast	1.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosion, as of dynamite.
blast	2.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the rapid movement of air resulting from an explosion; shock wave.
blast	3.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge of explosive used in a single explosion.
blast	4.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden strong gust of wind or air.
blast	5.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden loud sound, as of a trumpet.
blast	6.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent verbal outburst, as of criticism.
blast	7.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a forcible jet or stream of air, esp. one used to intensify the heating effect of a furnace, increase the draught in a steam engine, or break up coal at a coalface.
blast	8.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several diseases of plants and animals, esp. one producing withering in plants.
(at) full blast	9.
	head	blast
	syl	(at) full blast.
	def	at maximum speed, volume etc.
blast	10.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance (esp. in phrases such as {blast it&! blast him&!) }.
blast	11.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy or blow up with explosives, shells, etc.
blast	12.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a loud harsh noise.
blast	13.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove, open, etc., by an explosion.
	exam	1	to blast a hole in a wall.
blast	14.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ruin; shatter.
	exam	1	the rain blasted our plans for a picnic.
blast	15.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wither or cause to wither; blight or be blighted.
blast	16.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to criticize severely.
blast	17.
	syl	blast
	pron	<bla:st>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to shoot or shoot at.
	exam	1	he blasted the hat off her head;
	exam	2	he blasted away at the trees.
-blast	ety	from Greek blastos bud
-blast	0.
	syl	-blast
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in biology) indicating an embryonic cell or formative layer.
	exam	1	mesoblast.
blasted	1.
	syl	blast+ed
	pron	<1bla:stid>
	pos	adj.
	def	blighted or withered. {~}
blastema	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek: offspring, from blastos bud
blastemas	infl
	head	blastema
	or	blastemata
	syl	blas+te+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blastemata	infl
	head	blastema
	or	blastemas
	syl	blas+te+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blastema	0.
	syl	blas+te+ma
	pron	<bl@1stEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of undifferentiated animal cells that will develop into an organ or tissue: present at the site of regeneration of a lost part.
blastemic	sub
	head	blastema
	syl	blas+te+mic
	pron	<bl@1stEmik>, <-1stem->
	pos	adj.
blast furnace	0.
	syl	blast fur+nace
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical cylindrical furnace for smelting iron, copper, lead, and tin ores. The ore, scrap, solid fuel, and slag-forming materials are fed through the top and a blast of preheated air is forced through the charge from the bottom. Metal and slag are run off from the base.
blasting	0.
	syl	blast+ing
	pron	<1bla:stiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a distortion of sound caused by overloading certain components of a radio system.
blasto-	ety	from Greek blastos. See -#7blast 
blasto-	0.
	syl	blas:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in biology) indicating an embryo or bud or the process of budding.
	exam	1	blastoderm.
blastocoele	alt
	head	blastocoel
	or	blastocoel
	syl	blas+to+coele
	pron	<1bl@st*u2sEl>
	pos	n.
blastocoel	0.
	or	blastocoele
	syl	blas+to+coel
	pron	<1bl@st*u2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the cavity within a blastula. Also called: {segmentation cavity}.
blastocyst	1.
	syl	blas+to+cyst
	pron	<1bl@st*u2sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	Also called: {blastosphere}. the blastula of mammals: a sphere of cells (trophoblast) enclosing an inner mass of cells and a fluid-filled cavity (blastocoel).
blastocyst	2.
	syl	blas+to+cyst
	pron	<1bl@st*u2sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	another name for {germinal vesicle}.
blastodisc	alt
	head	blastoderm
	or	blastoderm
	syl	blas+to+disc
	pos	n.
blastoderm	1.
	or	blastodisc
	syl	blas+to+derm
	pron	<1bl@st*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a flat disc of cells formed after cleavage in a heavily yolked egg, such as a bird's egg.
blastoderm	2.
	or	blastodisc
	syl	blas+to+derm
	pron	<1bl@st*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a layer of cells on the inside of the blastula surrounding the blastocoel.
blastoderm	xref
	or	blastodisc
	syl	blas+to+derm
	pron	<1bl@st*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	Also called: {germinal disc}.
blastodermic	sub
	head	blastoderm
	syl	blas+to+1derm+ic
	pos	adj.
blastoff	1.
	syl	blast+off
	pron	<1bla:st2of>
	pos	n.
	def	the launching of a rocket under its own power.
blastoff	2.
	syl	blast+off
	pron	<1bla:st2of>
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which this occurs.
blast off	infl
	head	blastoff
	syl	blast off.
	pos	vb.
blastoff	3.
	syl	blast+off
	pron	<1bla:st2of>
	pos	adv.
	usage	when tr., usually passive)
	def	(of a rocket, spacemen, etc.) to be launched.
blastogenesis	1.
	syl	blas+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2bl@st*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that inherited characteristics are transmitted only by germ plasm. See also {pangenesis}.
blastogenesis	2.
	syl	blas+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2bl@st*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction, esp. budding.
blastogenic	sub
	head	blastogenesis
	or	blastogenetic
	syl	blas+to+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
blastogenetic	sub
	head	blastogenesis
	or	blastogenic
	syl	blas+to+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
blastomere	0.
	syl	blas+to+mere
	pron	<1bl@st*u2mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	any of the cells formed by cleavage of a fertilized egg.
blastomeric	sub
	head	blastomere
	syl	blas+to+mer+ic
	pron	<2bl@st*u?!1merik>
	pos	adj.
blastopore	0.
	syl	blas+to+pore
	pron	<1bl@st*u2pc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the opening of the archenteron in the gastrula that develops into the anus of some animals.
blastoporic	sub
	head	blastopore
	or	blastoporal
	syl	blas+to+1por+ic
	pos	adj.
blastoporal	sub
	head	blastopore
	or	blastoporic
	syl	blas+to+1por+al
	pos	adj.
blastosphere	1.
	syl	blas+to+sphere
	pron	<1bl@st*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blastula}.
blastosphere	2.
	syl	blas+to+sphere
	pron	<1bl@st*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {blastocyst} (sense 1).}
blastula	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7blasto -
blastulas	infl
	head	blastula
	or	blastulae
	syl	blas+tu+las
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blastulae	infl
	head	blastula
	or	blastulas
	syl	blas+tu+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blastula	0.
	syl	blas+tu+la
	pron	<1bl@stjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of an animal embryo that develops from a morula, consisting of a sphere of cells with a central cavity. Also called: {blastosphere}.
blastular	sub
	head	blastula
	syl	blas+tu+lar
	pos	adj.
blat	ety	C19: of imitative origin
blats	infl
	head	blat
	syl	blats
	pos	vb.
blatting	infl
	head	blat
	syl	blat+ting
	pos	vb.
blatted	infl
	head	blat
	syl	blat+ted.
	pos	vb.
blat	1.
	syl	blat
	pron	<bl@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to cry out or bleat like a sheep.
blat	2.
	syl	blat
	pron	<bl@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	to utter indiscreetly in a loud voice.
blatant	ety	C16: coined by Edmund Spenser; probably influ?!enced by Latin blat*_ire to babble; compare Middle Low German pladderen 
blatant	1.
	syl	bla+tant
	pron	<1blAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	glaringly conspicuous or obvious.
	exam	1	a blatant lie.
blatant	2.
	syl	bla+tant
	pron	<1blAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensively noisy.
blatant	3.
	syl	bla+tant
	pron	<1blAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of animals
	def	bleating.
blatancy	sub
	head	blatant
	syl	bla+tan+cy
	pos	n.
blatantly	sub
	head	blatant
	syl	bla+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
blather	ety	C15: from Old Norse blathra from blathr nonsense
blather	1.
	syl	blath+er
	pron	<1bl@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak foolishly.
blather	2.
	syl	blath+er
	pron	<1bl@@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish talk; nonsense.
blatherskite	ety	C17: see #7blather, {skate %3}
blatherskite	1.
	syl	blath:er+skite
	pron	<1bl@@d*2skIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a talkative silly person.
blatherskite	2.
	syl	blath:er+skite
	pron	<1bl@@d*2skIt>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish talk; nonsense.
blaubok	ety	C18: via Afrikaans from Dutch blauwbok 
blaubok	infl
	or	blauboks
	syl	blau+bok
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blauboks	infl
	head	blaubok
	or	blaubok
	syl	blau+boks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blaubok	0.
	syl	blau+bok
	pron	<1blau2bok>
	pos	n.
	def	a large blue-haired antelope, of southern Africa: extinct since 1800. Also called: {blue buck}.
Blaue Reiter	ety	C20: literally: blue rider, name adopted by Kandinsky and Marc because they liked the colour blue, horses, and riders
der	infl
	head	Blaue Reiter
	syl	der.
	pos	n.
Blaue Reiter	0.
	syl	Blau:e Rei+ter
	pron	German. <1blau*> <1rIt*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of German expressionist painters formed in Munich in 1911, including Kandinsky and Klee, who sought to express the spiritual side of man and nature, which they felt had been neglected by impressionism.
Elena Petrovna	infl
	head	Blavatsky
	syl	El:e:na Pe:trov:na
	pron	< ji1ljen* pi?!1trcvn*), callAd>
	pos	n.
Blaydon	0.
	syl	Blay+don
	pron	<1blAdN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NE England, in Tyneside. Pop: 32018 (1971).
blaze	ety	Old English bl@ase 
blaze	H1.1.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fire or flame.
blaze	H1.2.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a very bright light or glare.
blaze	H1.3.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an outburst (of passion, acclaim, patriotism, etc.).
blaze	H1.4.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	n.
	def	brilliance; brightness.
blaze	H1.5.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burn fierce?!ly.
blaze	H1.6.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shine brightly.
blaze	H1.7.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to become stirred, as with anger or excitement.
blaze	H1.8.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by away
	def	to shoot continuously.
blaze	ety	C17: probably from Middle Low German bles white marking; compare #7blemish 
blaze	H2.1.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, usually indicating a path, made on a tree, esp. by chipping off the bark.
blaze	H2.2.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured marking on the face of a domestic animal, esp. a horse.
blaze	H2.3.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or mark (a tree, path, etc.) with a blaze.
blaze a trail	4.
	head	blaze
	syl	blaze a trail.
	def	to explore new territories, areas of knowledge, etc., in such a way that others can follow.
blaze	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch bl*_asen, from Old High German bl*_asan; related to Old Norse bl*_asa 
blaze	H3.0.
	syl	blaze
	pron	<blAz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	tr; often foll. by abroad
	def	to make widely known; proclaim.
blazer	0.
	syl	blaz+er
	pron	<1blAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly lightweight jacket, often striped or in the colours of a sports club, school, etc.
blazes	1.
	syl	blaz:es
	pron	<1blAziz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a euphemistic word for {hell} (esp. in the phrase {go to blazes) }.
blazing star	1.
	syl	blaz+ing star
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a North American plant, with a long spike of small white flowers: family (composites).
blazing star	2.
	syl	blaz+ing star
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any North American plant of the related genus having clusters of small red or purple flowers.
blazon	ety	C13: from Old French blason coat of arms
blazon	1.
	syl	bla+zon
	pron	<1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by abroad
	def	to proclaim loudly and publicly.
blazon	2.
	syl	bla+zon
	pron	<1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	to describe (heraldic arms) in proper terms.
blazon	3.
	syl	bla+zon
	pron	<1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw and colour (heraldic arms) conventionally.
blazon	4.
	syl	bla+zon
	pron	<1blAzN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a conventional description or depiction of heraldic arms.
blazon	5.
	syl	bla+zon
	pron	<1blAzN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any description or recording, esp. of good qualities.
blazoner	sub
	head	blazon
	syl	bla+zon+er
	pos	n.
blazonries	infl
	head	blazonry
	syl	bla+zon+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blazonry	1.
	syl	bla+zon+ry
	pron	<1blAz*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of describing heraldic arms in proper form.
blazonry	2.
	syl	bla+zon+ry
	pron	<1blAz*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	heraldic arms collectively.
blazonry	3.
	syl	bla+zon+ry
	pron	<1blAz*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	colourful or ostentatious display.
bldg	0.
	syl	bldg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	building.
bleach	ety	Old English bl*_@acan; related to Old Norse bleikja, Old High German bleih pale
bleach	1.
	syl	bleach
	pron	<blEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become white or colourless, as by exposure to sunlight, by the action of chemical agents, etc.
bleach	2.
	syl	bleach
	pron	<blEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a bleaching agent.
bleach	3.
	syl	bleach
	pron	<blEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of whiteness resulting from bleaching.
bleach	4.
	syl	bleach
	pron	<blEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bleaching.
bleachable	sub
	head	bleach
	syl	bleach+a:ble
	pos	adj.
bleacher	sub
	head	bleach
	syl	bleach+er
	pos	n.
bleachers	1.
	syl	bleach+ers
	pron	<1blEC*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	a tier of seats in a sports stadium, etc., that are unroofed and inexpensive.
bleachers	2.
	syl	bleach+ers
	pron	<1blEC*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the people occupying such seats.
bleaching powder	0.
	syl	bleach+ing pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a white powder with the odour of chlorine, consisting of chlorinated calcium hydroxide with an approximate formula CaCl(OCl).4H\2O. It is used in solution as a bleaching agent and disinfectant. Also called: {chloride of lime, chlorinated lime}.
bleak	ety	Old English bl*_ac bright, pale; related to Old Norse bleikr white, Old High German bleih pale
bleak	H1.1.
	syl	bleak
	pron	<blEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	exposed and barren; desolate.
bleak	H1.2.
	syl	bleak
	pron	<blEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	cold and raw.
bleak	H1.3.
	syl	bleak
	pron	<blEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	offering little hope or excitement; dismal.
	exam	1	a bleak future.
bleakly	sub
	head	bleak
	syl	bleak+ly
	pos	adv.
bleakness	sub
	head	bleak
	syl	bleak+ness
	pos	n.
bleak	ety	C15: probably from Old Norse bleikja white colour; related to Old High German bleiche #7bleach 
bleak	H2.0.
	syl	bleak
	pron	<blEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any slender silvery European cyprinid fish of the genus esp. occurring in slow-flowing rivers.
blear	ety	C13: blere to make dim; related to Middle High German blerre blurred vision
	infl
	head	blear
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
blear	1.
	syl	blear
	pron	<bli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (eyes or sight) dim with or as if with tears; blur.
blear	2.
	syl	blear
	pron	<bli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {bleary}.
blearier	infl
	head	bleary
	syl	blear:i+er
	pos	adj.
bleariest	infl
	head	bleary
	syl	blear:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bleary	1.
	syl	blear:y
	pron	<1bli*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of eyes or vision
	def	dimmed or blurred, as by tears or tiredness.
bleary	2.
	syl	blear:y
	pron	<1bli*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinct or unclear.
bleary	3.
	syl	blear:y
	pron	<1bli*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted; tired.
blearily	sub
	head	bleary
	syl	blear:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bleariness	sub
	head	bleary
	syl	blear:i+ness
	pos	n.
blear-eyed	alt
	head	bleary-eyed
	or	bleary-eyed
	syl	blear-eyed
	pos	adj.
bleary-eyed	1.
	or	blear-eyed
	syl	blear:y-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	with eyes blurred, as with old age or after waking.
bleary-eyed	2.
	or	blear-eyed
	syl	blear:y-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	physically or mentally unperceptive.
bleat	ety	Old English bl*_@atan; related to Old High German bl*_azen, Dutch blaten, Latin fl*_ere to weep; see #7blare 
bleat	1.
	syl	bleat
	pron	<blEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sheep, goat, or calf
	def	to utter its characteristic plaintive cry.
bleat	2.
	syl	bleat
	pron	<blEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak with any similar sound.
bleat	3.
	syl	bleat
	pron	<blEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to whine; whimper.
bleat	4.
	syl	bleat
	pron	<blEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic cry of sheep, goats, and young calves.
bleat	5.
	syl	bleat
	pron	<blEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any sound similar to this.
bleat	6.
	syl	bleat
	pron	<blEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a weak complaint or whine.
bleater	sub
	head	bleat
	syl	bleat+er
	pos	n.
bleatingly	sub
	head	bleat
	syl	bleat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bleb	ety	C17: variant of #7blob 
bleb	1.
	syl	bleb
	pron	<bleb>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluid-filled blister on the skin.
bleb	2.
	syl	bleb
	pron	<bleb>
	pos	n.
	def	a small air bubble.
blebby	sub
	head	bleb
	syl	bleb+by
	pos	adj.
bleed	ety	Old English bl*_edan; see #7blood 
bleeds	infl
	head	bleed
	syl	bleeds
	pos	vb.
bleeding	infl
	head	bleed
	syl	bleed+ing
	pos	vb.
bled	infl
	head	bleed
	syl	bled.
	pos	vb.
bleed	1.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose or emit blood.
bleed	2.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or draw blood from (a person or animal).
bleed	3.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be injured or die, as for a cause or one's country.
bleed	4.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of plants
	def	to exude (sap or resin), esp. from a cut.
bleed	5.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain relatively large amounts of money, goods, etc., esp. by extortion.
bleed	6.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw liquid or gas from (a container or enclosed system).
	exam	1	to bleed the hydraulic brakes.
bleed	7.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of dye or paint
	def	to run or become mixed, as when wet.
bleed	8.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to print or be printed so that text, illustrations, etc., run off the trimmed page.
bleed	9.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trim (the edges of a printed sheet) so closely as to cut off some of the printed matter.
one's heart bleeds	10.
	head	bleed
	syl	one's heart bleeds.
	def	used to express sympathetic grief, but often used ironically. {~}
bleed	11.a.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	an illustration or sheet trimmed so that some matter is bled.
bleed	11.b.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bleed page.
bleed	12.
	syl	bleed
	pron	<blEd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the trimmings of a sheet that has been bled.
bleeder	1.a.
	syl	bleed+er
	pron	<1blEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a despicable person.
	exam	1	a rotten bleeder.
bleeder	1.b.
	syl	bleed+er
	pron	<1blEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person; fellow.
	exam	1	where's the bleeder gone??
bleeder	2.
	syl	bleed+er
	pron	<1blEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical name for a {haemophiliac}.
bleeder resistor	0.
	syl	bleed+er re+sis+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a resistor connected across the output terminals of a power supply in order to improve voltage regulation and to discharge filter capacitors.
bleeder's disease	0.
	syl	bleed+er's dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {haemophilia}.
bleeding heart	0.
	syl	bleed+ing heart
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus esp. the widely cultivated Japanese species which has finely divided leaves and heart-shaped nodding pink flowers: family
bleed valve	0.
	syl	bleed valve
	pos	n.
	def	a valve for running off a liquid from a tank, tube, etc., or for allowing accumulations of gas in a liquid to blow off. Also called: {bleed nipple}.
bleep	ety	C20: of imitative origin
bleep	1.
	syl	bleep
	pron	<blEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a single short high-pitched signal made by an electronic apparatus; beep.
bleep	2.
	syl	bleep
	pron	<blEp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bleeper}. a small portable radio receiver, worn esp. by doctors, that sounds a coded bleeping signal to call the wearer.
bleep	3.
	syl	bleep
	pron	<blEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make such a noise.
bleep	4.
	syl	bleep
	pron	<blEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to call (someone) by triggering the bleep he is wearing.
blemish	ety	C14: from Old French blemir to make pale, probably of Germanic origin
blemish	1.
	syl	blem+ish
	pron	<1blemiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a defect; flaw; stain.
blemish	2.
	syl	blem+ish
	pron	<1blemiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flaw the perfection of; spoil; tarnish.
blemisher	sub
	head	blemish
	syl	blem+ish+er
	pos	n.
blench	ety	Old English blencan to deceive
blench	H1.0.
	syl	blench
	pron	<blenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shy away, as in fear; quail.
blencher	sub
	head	blench
	syl	blench+er
	pos	n.
blenchingly	sub
	head	blench
	syl	blench+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
blench	ety	C19: variant of #7blanch 
blench	H2.0.
	syl	blench
	pron	<blenC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become pale or white.
blend	ety	Old English blandan; related to blendan to deceive, Old Norse blanda, Old High German blantan 
blend	1.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix or mingle (components) together thoroughly.
blend	2.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix (different grades or varieties of tea, whisky, tobacco, etc.) to produce a particular flavour, consistency, etc.
blend	3.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look good together; harmonize.
blend	4.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of colours
	def	to shade imperceptibly into each other.
blend	5.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture or type produced by blending.
blend	6.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of blending.
blend	7.
	syl	blend
	pron	<blend>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {portmanteau word}. a word formed by joining together the beginning and the end of two other words.
	exam	1	@6brunch@9 is a blend of @6breakfast@9 and @6lunch.@9
blende	ety	C17: German Blende, from blenden to deceive, #7blind ; so called because it is easily mistaken for galena
blende	1.
	syl	blende
	pron	<blend>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sphalerite}.
blende	2.
	syl	blende
	pron	<blend>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sulphide ores, such as antimony sulphide.
blender	1.
	syl	blend+er
	pron	<1blend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that blends.
blender	2.
	syl	blend+er
	pron	<1blend*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {liquidizer}. a kitchen appliance with blades used for pure*'eing vegetables, blending liquids, etc.
Blenheim	0.
	syl	Blen+heim
	pron	<1blenim>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SW Germany, site of a victory of Anglo-Austrian forces under the Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eug*`ene of Savoy that saved Vienna from the French and Bavarians (1704) during the War of the Spanish Succession. Modern name: {Blindheim}.
blennioid	1.
	syl	blen+ni+oid
	pron	<1bleni2cid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a large suborder of small mainly marine spiny-finned fishes having an elongated body with reduced pelvic fins. The group includes the blennies, butterfish, and gunnel.
blennioid	2.
	syl	blen+ni+oid
	pron	<1bleni2cid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the
blenny	ety	C18: from Latin blennius, from Greek blennos slime; from the mucus that coats its body
blennies	infl
	head	blenny
	syl	blen+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blenny	1.
	syl	blen+ny
	pron	<1bleni>
	pos	n.
	def	any blennioid fish of the family of coastal waters, esp. of the genus having a tapering scaleless body, a long dorsal fin, and long raylike pelvic fins.
blenny	2.
	syl	blen+ny
	pron	<1bleni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related fishes.
blent	0.
	syl	blent
	pron	<blent>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a past participle of {blend}.
blepharitis	ety	C19: from Greek blephar (on) eyelid+-#7itis 
blepharitis	0.
	syl	bleph:a+ri+tis
	pron	<2blef*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the eyelids.
blepharitic	sub
	head	blepharitis
	syl	bleph:a+rit+ic
	pron	<2blef*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
Louis	infl
	head	Bl'eriot
	syl	Louis
	pos	n.
blesbok	ety	C19: Afrikaans, from Dutch bles {#7blaze %2}#7+ bok goat, {#7buck %1}
blesbuck	alt
	head	blesbok
	or	blesbok
	syl	bles+buck
	pron	<1bles2b^k>
	pos	n.
blesboks	infl
	head	blesbok
	or	blesbucks
	syl	bles+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blesbok	infl
	or	blesbuck
	syl	bles+bok
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blesbucks	infl
	head	blesbok
	or	blesboks
	syl	bles+bucks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blesbuck	infl
	head	blesbok
	or	blesbok
	syl	bles+buck.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blesbok	0.
	or	blesbuck
	syl	bles+bok
	pron	<1bles2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	an antelope, (or , of southern Africa. The coat is a deep reddish-brown with a white blaze between the eyes; the horns are lyre-shaped.
bless	ety	Old English bl*_@adsian to sprinkle with sacrificial blood; related to bl*_od #7blood 
blesses	infl
	head	bless
	syl	bless:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
blessing	infl
	head	bless
	syl	bless+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
blessed	infl
	head	bless
	or	blest
	syl	blessed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
blest	infl
	head	bless
	or	blessed
	syl	blest.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bless	1.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consecrate or render holy, beneficial, or prosperous by means of a religious rite.
bless	2.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give honour or glory to (a person or thing) as divine or holy.
bless	3.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call upon God to protect; give a benediction to.
bless	4.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to worship or adore (God); call or hold holy.
bless	5.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to grant happiness, health, or prosperity to.
	exam	1	they were blessed with perfect peace.
bless	6.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to endow with a talent, beauty, etc..
	exam	1	she was blessed with an even temper.
bless	7.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to protect against evil or harm.
bless	8.a.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a traditional phrase said to a person who has just sneezed or coughed.
bless	8.b.
	syl	bless
	pron	<bles>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an exclamation of well-wishing or surprise.
bless me	9.
	head	bless
	or	(God) bless my soul
	syl	bless me&!
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise.
not have a penny to bless oneself with	10.
	head	bless
	syl	not have a penny to bless oneself with.
	def	to be desperately poor.
blessed	1.
	syl	bless+ed
	pron	<1blesid>, <blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	made holy by religious ceremony; consecrated.
blessed	2.
	syl	bless+ed
	pron	<1blesid>, <blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of deep reverence or respect.
blessed	3.
	syl	bless+ed
	pron	<1blesid>, <blest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	R.C. Church. of a person
	def	beatified by the pope.
blessed	4.
	syl	bless+ed
	pron	<1blesid>, <blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by happiness or good fortune.
	exam	1	a blessed time.
blessed	5.
	syl	bless+ed
	pron	<1blesid>, <blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	bringing great happiness or good fortune.
blessed	6.
	syl	bless+ed
	pron	<1blesid>, <blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	a euphemistic word for {damned}, used in mild oaths.
	exam	1	I'm blessed if I know.
the blessed	7.
	head	blessed
	syl	the blessed.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the dead who are already enjoying heavenly bliss.
blessedly	sub
	head	blessed
	syl	bless+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
blessedness	sub
	head	blessed
	syl	bless+ed+ness
	pos	n.
Blessed Sacrament	0.
	syl	Bless+ed Sac+ra+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.
Blessed Virgin	0.
	syl	Bless+ed Vir+gin
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	another name for the {Virgin Mary}.
blessing	1.
	syl	bless+ing
	pron	<1blesiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of invoking divine protection or aid.
blessing	2.
	syl	bless+ing
	pron	<1blesiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the words or ceremony used for this.
blessing	3.
	syl	bless+ing
	pron	<1blesiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a short prayer of thanksgiving before or after a meal; grace.
blessing	4.
	syl	bless+ing
	pron	<1blesiG>
	pos	n.
	def	approval; good wishes.
	exam	1	her father gave his blessing to the marriage.
blessing	5.
	syl	bless+ing
	pron	<1blesiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the bestowal of a divine gift or favour.
blessing	6.
	syl	bless+ing
	pron	<1blesiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a happy event or state of affairs.
	exam	1	a blessing in disguise.
blest	0.
	syl	blest
	pron	<blest>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {bless}.
blet	ety	C19: from French blettir to become overripe
blet	0.
	syl	blet
	pron	<blet>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of softness or decay in certain fruits, such as the medlar, brought about by overripening.
blether	0.
	syl	bleth+er
	pron	<1ble@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {blather}.
blew	0.
	syl	blew
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {blow}.
blewits	ety	C19: probably based on #7blue 
blewits	0.
	syl	blew+its
	pron	<1blu:its>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	an edible saprophytic agaricaceous fungus, having a pale brown cap and bluish stalk.
Blida	0.
	syl	Bli+da
	pron	<1blEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Algeria, on the edge of the Mitidja Plain. Pop: 93000 (1966 est.).
William	infl
	head	Bligh
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Bligh	0.
	syl	Bligh
	pron	<blI>
	pos	n.
	def	1754-1817, British admiral: as a captain, commander of when the crew mutinied in 1789.
blight	ety	C17: perhaps related to Old English bl*_@ace rash; compare #7bleach 
blight	1.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant disease characterized by withering and shrivelling without rotting.
blight	2.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any factor, such as bacterial attack or air pollution, that causes the symptoms of blight in plants.
blight	3.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that mars or prevents growth, improvement, or prosperity.
blight	4.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an ugly urban district.
blight	5.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being blighted or spoilt.
blight	6.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause or suffer a blight.
blight	7.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to frustrate or disappoint.
blight	8.
	syl	blight
	pron	<blIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spoil; destroy.
blighter	1.
	syl	blight+er
	pron	<1blIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a fellow.
	exam	1	where's the blighter gone??
blighter	2.
	syl	blight+er
	pron	<1blIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a despicable or irritating person or thing.
Blighty	ety	C20: from bil*_ayat*_i foreign land, England, from Arabic wil*_ayat country, from waliya he rules
Blighty	1.
	syl	Blight:y
	pron	<1blIti>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; Brit. slang. used esp. by troops serving abroad
	def	England; home.
Blighty	2.a.
	syl	Blight:y
	pron	<1blIti>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; Brit. slang. used esp. by troops serving abroad
	def	Also called: {a blighty one}. a slight wound that causes the recipient to be sent home to England.
Blighty	2.b.
	syl	Blight:y
	pron	<1blIti>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; Brit. slang. used esp. by troops serving abroad
	def	leave in England.
blimey	ety	C19: short for gorblimey God blind me
blimey	0.
	syl	bli+mey
	pron	<1blImi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or annoyance.
blimp	ety	C20: probably from (type) B-limp 
blimp	H1.1.
	syl	blimp
	pron	<blimp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small nonrigid airship, esp. one used for observation or as a barrage balloon.
blimp	H1.2.
	syl	blimp
	pron	<blimp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a soundproof cover fixed over a camera during shooting.
blimp	ety	C20: after a character created by David Low (born 1891), British cartoonist
blimp	H2.0.
	syl	blimp
	pron	<blimp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a person, esp. a military officer, who is stupidly complacent and reactionary. Also called: {Colonel Blimp}.
blind	ety	Old English blind; related to Old Norse blindr, Old High German blint; Lettish blendu to see dimly; see #7blunder 
blind	1.a.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to see; sightless.
blind	1.b.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the blind.
blind	2.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	unable or unwilling to understand or discern.
blind	3.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not based on evidence or determined by reason.
	exam	1	blind hatred.
blind	4.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or performed without control or preparation.
blind	5.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	done without being able to see, relying on instruments for information.
blind	6.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden from sight.
	exam	1	a blind corner;
	exam	2	a blind stitch.
blind	7.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	closed at one end.
	exam	1	a blind alley.
blind	8.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely lacking awareness or consciousness.
	exam	1	a blind stupor.
blind	9.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very drunk.
blind	10.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no openings or outlets.
	exam	1	a blind wall.
blind	11.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without having been seen beforehand.
	exam	1	a blind purchase.
blind	12.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cultivated plants
	def	having failed to produce flowers or fruits.
turn a blind eye (to)	14.
	head	blind
	syl	turn a blind eye (to)
	def	to disregard or pretend not to notice (something, esp. a command with which one disagrees or an action of which one disapproves). {~}
blind	15.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without being able to see ahead or using only instruments.
	exam	1	to drive blind;
	exam	2	flying blind.
blind	16.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without adequate knowledge or information; carelessly.
	exam	1	to buy a house blind.
blind drunk) 	infl
	head	blind
	syl	blind drunk) .
	pos	adj.
bake blind	18.
	head	blind
	syl	bake blind.
	def	to bake (the empty crust of a pie, pastry, etc.) by half filling with dried peas, crusts of bread, etc., to keep it in shape.
blind	19.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deprive of sight permanently or temporarily.
blind	20.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deprive of good sense, reason, or judgment.
blind	21.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to darken; conceal.
blind	22.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to overwhelm by showing detailed knowledge.
	exam	1	to blind somebody with science.
blind	23.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to drive very fast.
blind	24.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	for or intended to help the blind.
	exam	1	a blind school.
blind	25.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a shade for a window, usually on a roller.
blind	26.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	def	any obstruction or hindrance to sight, light, or air.
blind	27.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, action, or thing that serves to deceive or conceal the truth.
blind	28.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts on behalf of someone who does not wish his identity or actions to be known.
blind	29.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a drunken orgy; binge.
blind	30.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poker.
	def	a stake put up by a player before he examines his cards.
blind	31.
	syl	blind
	pron	<blInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting, chiefly U.S.
	def	a screen of brush or undergrowth, in which hunters hide to shoot their quarry. Brit. name: {hide}.
blindly	sub
	head	blind
	syl	blind+ly
	pos	adv.
blindness	sub
	head	blind
	syl	blind+ness
	pos	n.
blindage	0.
	syl	blind+age
	pron	<1blIndiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	Military. esp. formerly
	def	a protective screen or structure, as over a trench.
blind alley	1.
	syl	blind al+ley
	pos	n.
	def	an alley open at one end only; cul-de-sac.
blind alley	2.
	syl	blind al+ley
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a situation in which no further progress can be made.
blind date	1.
	syl	blind date
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a social meeting between a man and a woman who have not met before.
blind date	2.
	syl	blind date
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	either of the persons involved.
blinders	0.
	syl	blin+ders
	pron	<1blInd*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {blinkers}.
blindfish	infl
	or	blindfishes
	syl	blind+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blindfishes	infl
	head	blindfish
	or	blindfish
	syl	blind+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blindfish	0.
	syl	blind+fish
	pron	<1blInd2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small fishes, esp. the cavefish, that have rudimentary or functionless eyes and occur in subterranean streams.
blindfold	ety	changed (C16) through association with {#7fold %1} from Old English blindfellian to strike blind; see #7blind, {fell %2}
blindfold	1.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent (a person or animal) from seeing by covering (the eyes).
blindfold	2.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent from perceiving or understanding.
blindfold	3.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a piece of cloth, bandage, etc., used to cover the eyes.
blindfold	4.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any interference to sight. {~}
blindfold	5.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	having the eyes covered with a cloth or bandage.
blindfold	6.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	not seeing the board and pieces.
blindfold	7.
	syl	blind+fold
	pron	<1blInd2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	rash; inconsiderate.
Blind Freddie	0.
	syl	Blind Fred:die
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an imaginary person rep?!resenting the highest degree of incompetence (esp. in the phrase {Blind Freddie could see that&}!).
blind gut	0.
	syl	blind gut
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another name for the {caecum}.
Blindheim	0.
	syl	Blind+heim
	pron	<1blint2hIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Blenheim}.
blinding	1.
	syl	blind+ing
	pron	<1blIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	sand or grit spread over a road surface to fill up cracks.
blinding	2.
	syl	blind+ing
	pron	<1blIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of laying blinding.
blinding	3.
	syl	blind+ing
	pron	<1blIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mattress}. a layer of concrete spread over soft ground.
blind man's buff	ety	C16: buff, perhaps from Old French buffe a blow; see #7buffet %1
blind man's buff	0.
	syl	blind man's buff
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which a blindfolded person tries to catch and identify the other players.
blind snake	0.
	syl	blind snake
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing snake of the family and related families of warm and tropical regions, having very small or vestigial eyes.
blind spot	1.
	syl	blind spot
	pos	n.
	def	a small oval-shaped area of the retina in which vision is not experienced. It marks the nonphotosensitive site of entrance into the eyeball of the optic nerve. See {optic disc}.
blind spot	2.
	syl	blind spot
	pos	n.
	def	a place or area, as in an auditorium or part of a road, where vision is completely or partially obscured or hearing is difficult or impossible.
blind spot	3.
	syl	blind spot
	pos	n.
	def	a subject about which a person is ignorant or prejudiced, or an occupation in which he is inefficient.
blind spot	4.
	syl	blind spot
	pos	n.
	def	a location within the normal range of a radio transmitter with weak reception.
blind staggers	0.
	syl	blind stag+gers
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {staggers}.
blind stamping	0.
	syl	blind stamp+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	an impression on a book cover without using colour or gold leaf. Also called: {book tooling}.
blindstory	alt
	head	blindstorey
	or	blindstorey
	syl	blind+sto:ry
	pron	<1blInd2stc:ri>
	pos	n.
blindstoreys	infl
	head	blindstorey
	or	blindstories
	syl	blind+sto:reys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blindstories	infl
	head	blindstorey
	or	blindstoreys
	syl	blind+sto:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blindstorey	0.
	or	blindstory
	syl	blind+sto:rey
	pron	<1blInd2stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a storey without windows, such as a gallery in a Gothic church. Compare {clerestory}.
blindworm	0.
	syl	blind+worm
	pron	<1blInd2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {slowworm}.
blini	ety	from Russian: plural of blin, from Old Russian mlin*vu 
blinis	alt
	head	blini
	or	blini
	syl	blin+is
	pron	<1bliniz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blini	0.
	or	blinis
	syl	blin:i
	pron	<1blini>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a kind of Russian pancake of buckwheat flour and yeast.
blink	ety	C14: variant of #7blench %1; related to Middle Dutch blinken to glitter, Danish blinke to wink, Swedish blinka 
blink	1.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close and immediately reopen (the eyes or an eye), usually involuntarily.
blink	2.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look with the eyes partially closed, as in strong sunlight.
blink	3.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shine intermittently, as in signalling, or unsteadily.
blink	4.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away, from, etc.
	def	to clear the eyes of (dust, tears, etc.).
blink	5.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to be surprised or amazed.
	exam	1	he blinked at the splendour of the ceremony.
blink	6.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to pretend not to know or see (a fault, injustice, etc.).
blink	7.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of blinking.
blink	8.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a glance; glimpse.
blink	9.
	syl	blink
	pron	<bliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for { {iceblink} (sense 1).}
on the blink	10.
	head	blink
	syl	on the blink.
	qual	Slang.
	def	not working properly.
blinker	1.
	syl	blink+er
	pron	<1bliGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flashing light for sending messages, as a warning device, etc., such as a direction indicator on a road vehicle.
blinker	2.
	syl	blink+er
	pron	<1bliGk*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a slang word for {eye}.
blinkers	1.
	syl	blink+ers
	pron	<1bliGk*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	leather sidepieces attached to a horse's bridle to prevent sideways vision. Usual U.S. word: {blinders}.
blinkers	2.
	syl	blink+ers
	pron	<1bliGk*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a slang word for { {goggles} (sense 4).}
blinks	ety	C19: from #7blink, because the flowers do not fully open and thus seem to blink at the light
blinks	0.
	syl	blinks
	pron	<bliGks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a small temperate portulacaceous plant, with small white flowers.
blintz	ety	from Yiddish blintse, from Russian blinyets little pancakes; see #7blini 
blintze	alt
	head	blintz
	or	blintz
	syl	blintze
	pron	<blints>
	pos	n.
blintz	0.
	or	blintze
	syl	blintz
	pron	<blints>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin pancake folded over a filling usually of apple, cream cheese, or meat.
blip	ety	C20: of imitative origin
blip	1.
	syl	blip
	pron	<blip>
	pos	n.
	def	a repetitive sound, such as that produced by an electronic device, by dripping water, etc.
blip	2.
	syl	blip
	pron	<blip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pip}. the spot of light or a sharply peaked pulse on a radar screen indicating the position of an object.
blip	sub
	syl	blip
	pron	<blip>
	pos	vb.
blips	sub
	head	blip
	syl	blips
	pos	vb.
blipping	sub
	head	blip
	syl	blip+ping
	pos	vb.
blipped	sub
	head	blip
	syl	blipped.
	pos	vb.
blip	3.
	syl	blip
	pron	<blip>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce such a noise.
bliss	ety	Old English bl*_iths; related to bl*_ithe #7blithe, Old Saxon bl*_idsea bliss
bliss	1.
	syl	bliss
	pron	<blis>
	pos	n.
	def	perfect happiness; serene joy.
bliss	2.
	syl	bliss
	pron	<blis>
	pos	n.
	def	the ecstatic joy of heaven.
blissless	sub
	head	bliss
	syl	bliss+less
	pos	adj.
Bliss	0.
	syl	Bliss
	pron	<blis>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur}. 1891-1975, English composer; Master of the Queen's Musick (1953-75). His works include the (1922), film and ballet music, and a cello concerto (1970).
blissful	1.
	syl	bliss+ful
	pron	<1blisf*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	serenely joyful or glad.
blissful ignorance	2.
	head	blissful
	syl	blissful ignorance.
	def	unawareness or inexperience of something un?!pleasant. &- {#!bliss+ful+ly} &- {#!bliss+ful+ness}
blister	ety	C13: from Old French blestre, probably from Middle Dutch bluyster blister; see #7blast 
blister	1.
	syl	blis+ter
	pron	<1blist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bubble-like elevation of the skin filled with serum, produced as a reaction to a burn, mechanical irritation, etc.
blister	2.
	syl	blis+ter
	pron	<1blist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling containing air or liquid, as on a painted surface.
blister	3.
	syl	blis+ter
	pron	<1blist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent dome or any bulge on the fuselage of an aircraft, such as one used for observation.
blister	4.
	syl	blis+ter
	pron	<1blist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an irritating person.
blister	5.
	syl	blis+ter
	pron	<1blist*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or cause to have blisters.
blister	6.
	syl	blis+ter
	pron	<1blist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack verbally with great scorn or sarcasm.
blisteringly	sub
	head	blister
	syl	blis+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
blistery	sub
	head	blister
	syl	blis+ter:y
	pos	adj.
blister beetle	0.
	syl	blis+ter bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the family many of which produce a secretion that blisters the skin. See also {Spanish fly}.
blister copper	0.
	syl	blis+ter cop+per
	pos	n.
	def	an impure form of copper having a blister-like surface due to the release of gas during cooling.
blister rust	0.
	syl	blis+ter rust
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of certain pines caused by rust fungi of the genus causing swellings on the bark from which orange masses of spores are released.
blithe	ety	Old English bl*_ithe 
blithe	1.
	syl	blithe
	pron	<blI@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	very happy or cheerful; gay.
blithe	2.
	syl	blithe
	pron	<blI@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	heedless; casual and indifferent.
blithely	sub
	head	blithe
	syl	blithe+ly
	pos	adv.
blitheness	sub
	head	blithe
	syl	blithe+ness
	pos	n.
blithering	ety	C19: variant of #7blather+ {-#7ing %2}
blithering	1.
	syl	blith+er+ing
	pron	<1bli@d*ring>
	pos	adj.
	def	talking foolishly; jabbering.
blithering	2.
	syl	blith+er+ing
	pron	<1bli@d*ring>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stupid; foolish.
	exam	1	you blithering idiot.
blithesome	0.
	syl	blithe+some
	pron	<1blI@ds*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	cheery; merry.
blithesomely	sub
	head	blithesome
	syl	blithe+some+ly
	pos	adv.
blithesomeness	sub
	head	blithesome
	syl	blithe+some+ness
	pos	n.
BLitt	ety	Latin Baccalaureus Litterarum 
BLit	alt
	head	BLitt
	or	BLitt
	syl	B.Lit.
BLitt	1.
	or	BLit
	syl	B.Litt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Letters.
BLitt	2.
	or	BLit
	syl	B.Litt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Literature.
blitz	ety	C20: shortened from German Blitzkrieg lightning war
blitz	1.
	syl	blitz
	pron	<blits>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent and sustained attack, esp. with intensive aerial bombardment.
blitz	2.
	syl	blitz
	pron	<blits>
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden intensive attack or concerted effort.
blitz	3.
	syl	blitz
	pron	<blits>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack suddenly and intensively.
Blithe	infl
	head	Blitz
	syl	Blithe.
	pos	n.
Blitz	0.
	syl	Blitz
	pron	<blits>
	pos	n.
	def	the systematic nighttime bombing of the British in 1940-41 by the German Luftwaffe.
blitzkrieg	ety	C20: from German: lightning war
blitzkrieg	0.
	syl	blitz+krieg
	pron	<1blits2krEg>
	pos	n.
	def	an intensive military attack de?!signed to defeat the opposition quickly.
blizzard	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
blizzard	0.
	syl	bliz+zard
	pron	<1bliz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong bitterly cold wind accompanied by a widespread heavy snowfall.
blk	1.
	syl	blk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	black.
blk	2.
	syl	blk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	block.
blk	3.
	syl	blk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bulk.
bloat	ety	C17: probably related to Old Norse blautr soaked, Old English bl*_at pale
bloat	1.
	syl	bloat
	pron	<bl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to swell or cause to swell, as with a liquid, air, or wind.
bloat	2.
	syl	bloat
	pron	<bl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to be puffed up, as with conceit.
bloat	3.
	syl	bloat
	pron	<bl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cure (fish, esp. herring) by half-drying in smoke.
bloat	4.
	syl	bloat
	pron	<bl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	an abnormal distention of the abdomen in cattle, sheep, etc., caused by accumulation of gas in the stomach.
bloater	0.
	syl	bloat+er
	pron	<1bl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a herring, or sometimes a mackerel, that has been salted in brine, smoked, and cured.
blob	ety	C15: perhaps of imitative origin; compare #7bubble 
blob	1.
	syl	blob
	pron	<blob>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft mass or drop, as of some viscous liquid.
blob	2.
	syl	blob
	pron	<blob>
	pos	n.
	def	a spot, dab, or blotch of colour, ink, etc.
blob	3.
	syl	blob
	pron	<blob>
	pos	n.
	def	an indistinct or shapeless form or object.
blob	4.
	syl	blob
	pron	<blob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket slang.
	def	a score of nought; a duck.
blobs	infl
	head	blob
	syl	blobs
	pos	vb.
blobbing	infl
	head	blob
	syl	blob+bing
	pos	vb.
blobbed	infl
	head	blob
	syl	blobbed.
	pos	vb.
blob	5.
	syl	blob
	pron	<blob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put blobs, as of ink or paint, on.
bloc	ety	from French: #7block 
bloc	0.
	syl	bloc
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people or countries combined by a common interest or aim.
	exam	1	the Soviet bloc.
Ernest	1.
	head	Bloch
	syl	Er:nest.
	def	1880-1959, U.S. composer, born in Switzerland, who found inspiration in Jewish liturgical and folk music: his works include the symphonies (1916) and (1926).
Felix	2.
	head	Bloch
	syl	Fe:lix.
	def	born 1905, U.S. physicist, born in Switzerland: Nobel prize for physics (1952) for his work on the magnetic moments of atomic particles.
Konrad Emil	3.
	head	Bloch
	syl	Kon:rad E:mil.
	def	born 1912, U.S. biochemist, born in Germany: shared the Nobel prize for medicine in 1964 for his work on fatty-acid metabolism.
block	ety	C14: from Old French bloc, from Dutch blok; related to Old High German bloh 
block	1.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a large solid piece of wood, stone, or other material with flat rectangular sides, as for use in building.
block	2.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	any large solid piece of wood, stone, etc., usually having at least one face fairly flat.
block	3.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	such a piece on which particular tasks may be done, as chopping, cutting, or beheading.
block	4.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {building block}. one of a set of wooden or plastic cubes as a child's toy.
block	5.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a form on which things are shaped or displayed.
	exam	1	a wig block.
block	6.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person's head (esp. in the phrase {knock someone's block off}) .
do one's block	7.
	head	block
	syl	do one's block.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to become angry.
block	8.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull, unemotional, or hard-hearted person.
block	9.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a large building of offices, flats, etc.
block	10.a.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of buildings in a city bounded by intersecting streets on each side.
block	10.b.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	the area or distance between such intersecting streets.
block	11.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land, esp. one to be divided for building or settling.
block	12.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cylinder block}.
block	13.a.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of wood, metal, or other material having an engraved, cast, or carved design in relief, used either for printing or for stamping book covers, etc.
block	13.b.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a letterpress printing plate, esp. one mount?!ed type-high on wood or metal.
block	14.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a casing housing one or more freely rotating pulleys. See also {block and tackle}.
on the block	15.
	head	block
	syl	on the block.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	up for auction.
block	16.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of obstruct?!ing or condition of being obstructed, as in sports.
block	17.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstruction or hin?!drance.
block	18.a.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	interference in the normal physiological functioning of an organ or part.
block	18.b.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	See {heart block}.
block	19.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a short interruption of perceptual or thought processes.
block	20.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	obstruction of an opponent in a sport.
block	21.a.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a section or quantity, as of tickets or shares, handled or considered as a single unit.
block	21.b.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a block booking;
	exam	2	block voting.
block	22.a.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of railway in which only one train may travel at a time.
block	22.b.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a block signal.
block	23.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	an unseparated group of four or more postage stamps. Compare { {strip%2} (sense 3).}
block	24.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a pad of paper.
block	25.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a group of words on magnetic tape treated as a unit of data.
block	26.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	short for {starting block}.
block	27.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a mark made near the popping crease by a batsman to indicate his position in relation to the wicket.
a chip off the old block	28.
	head	block
	syl	a chip off the old block.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who resembles one of his or her parents in behaviour.
block	29.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shape or form (something) into a block.
block	30.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fit with or mount on a block.
block	31.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shape by use of a block.
	exam	1	to block a hat.
block	32.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to obstruct (a passage, channel, etc.) or prevent or impede the motion or flow of (something or someone) by introducing an obstacle.
	exam	1	to block the traffic;
	exam	2	to block up a pipe.
block	33.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to impede, retard, or prevent (an action, procedure, etc.).
block	34.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to stamp (a title, design, etc.) on (a book cover, etc.) by means of a block (see sense 13a.), esp. using gold leaf or other foil.
block	35.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	esp. of a government or central bank
	def	to limit the use or conversion of assets or currency.
block	36.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Sports.
	def	to obstruct or impede movement by (an opponent).
block	37.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer a psychological block.
block	38.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to interrupt a physiological function, as by use of an anaesthetic.
block	39.
	syl	block
	pron	<blok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to play (a ball) defensively. {~} See also {block out}.
blocker	sub
	head	block
	syl	block+er
	pos	n.
blockade	ety	C17: from #7block+ -ade, as in #7ambuscade 
blockade	1.
	syl	block+ade
	pron	<blo1kAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the interdiction of a nation's sea lines of communications, esp. of an individual port by the use of sea power.
blockade	2.
	syl	block+ade
	pron	<blo1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	something that prevents access or progress.
blockade	3.
	syl	block+ade
	pron	<blo1kAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose a blockade on.
blockade	4.
	syl	block+ade
	pron	<blo1kAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obstruct the way to.
blockader	sub
	head	blockade
	syl	block+1ad+er
	pos	n.
blockage	1.
	syl	block+age
	pron	<1blokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of blocking or state of being blocked.
blockage	2.
	syl	block+age
	pron	<1blokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an object causing an obstruction.
block and tackle	0.
	syl	block and tack+le
	pos	n.
	def	a hoisting device in which a rope or chain is passed around a pair of blocks containing one or more pulleys. The upper block is secured overhead and the lower block supports the load, the effort being applied to the free end of the rope or chain.
blockboard	0.
	syl	block+board
	pron	<1blok2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of plywood in which soft wood strips are bonded together and sandwiched between two layers of veneer.
blockbuster	1.
	syl	block+bust+er
	pron	<1blok2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large bomb used to demolish extensive areas or strengthened targets.
blockbuster	2.
	syl	block+bust+er
	pron	<1blok2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very forceful person, thing, etc.
blockbusting	0.
	syl	block+bust+ing
	pron	<1blok2b^stiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the act or practice of inducing the sale of property cheaply by exploiting the owners' fears of lower prices if racial minorities live in the area.
block diagram	1.
	syl	block di:a+gram
	pos	n.
	def	a diagram showing the interconnections between the parts of an industrial process or the components of an electronic or electrical system.
block diagram	2.
	syl	block di:a+gram
	pos	n.
	def	a three-dimensional drawing representing a block of the earth's crust, showing geological structure.
blocked	0.
	syl	blocked
	pron	<blokt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	influenced by a narcotic drug.
blocked shoe	0.
	syl	blocked shoe
	pos	n.
	def	a dancing shoe with a stiffened toe that enables a ballet dancer to dance on the tips of the toes.
blockhead	0.
	syl	block+head
	pron	<1blok2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a stupid person.
blockheaded	sub
	head	blockhead
	syl	block+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
blockheadedly	sub
	head	blockhead
	syl	block+2head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
blockheadedness	sub
	head	blockhead
	syl	block+2head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
blockheadedness	sub
	head	blockhead
	syl	block+2head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
blockhouse	1.
	syl	block+house
	pron	<1blok2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a wooden fortification with ports or loopholes for defensive fire, observation, etc.
blockhouse	2.
	syl	block+house
	pron	<1blok2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a concrete structure strengthened to give protection against enemy fire, with apertures to allow defensive gunfire.
blockhouse	3.
	syl	block+house
	pron	<1blok2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building constructed of logs or squared timber.
blockhouse	4.
	syl	block+house
	pron	<1blok2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a re?!inforced concrete building close to a rocket-launching site for protecting personnel and equipment during launching.
blockish	0.
	syl	block+ish
	pron	<1blokiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking vivacity or imagination; stupid.
blockishly	sub
	head	blockish
	syl	block+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
blockishness	sub
	head	blockish
	syl	block+ish+ness
	pos	n.
block lava	0.
	syl	block la:va
	pos	n.
	def	volcanic lava occurring as rough-surfaced jagged blocks.
block letter	1.
	syl	block let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a less common name for {sans serif}.
block letter	2.
	syl	block let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {block capital}. a plain capital letter.
block out	1.
	syl	block out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan or describe (something) in a general fashion.
block out	2.
	syl	block out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the entry or consideration of (something).
block out	3.
	syl	block out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photography, printing.
	def	to mask part of (a negative), in order that light may not pass through it.
block plane	0.
	syl	block plane
	pos	n.
	def	a carpenter's small plane used to cut across the end grain of wood.
block printing	0.
	syl	block print+ing
	pos	n.
	def	printing from hand engraved or carved blocks of wood or linoleum.
block release	0.
	syl	block re+lease
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the release of industrial trainees from work for study at a college for several weeks.
block tin	0.
	syl	block tin
	pos	n.
	def	pure tin, esp. when cast into ingots.
Bloemfontein	0.
	syl	Bloem+fon+tein
	pron	<1blu:mfon2tAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central South Africa: capital of the Orange Free State and judicial capital of the Republic. Pop.: 148282 (1970).
Blois	0.
	syl	Blois
	qual	French
	def	blwa) a city in N central France, on the Loire: 13th-century castle. Pop.: 51950 (1975).
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich	infl
	head	Blok
	syl	A:le:ksan:dr A:le:ksan:dro:vich
	pron	<ali1ksand%@r> <ali?!1ksandr*viC>
	pos	n.
Blok	0.
	syl	Blok
	pron	<blok>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1921, Russian poet whose poems, which include (1901-2) and (1902-4), contain a mixture of symbolism, romanticism, tragedy, and irony.
bloke	ety	C19: from Shelta
bloke	0.
	syl	bloke
	pron	<bl*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {man}.
blond	ety	C15: from Old French blond, probably of Germanic origin; related to Late Latin blundus yellow, Italian biondo, Spanish blondo 
blond	1.
	syl	blond
	pron	<blond>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair
	def	of a light colour; fair.
blond	2.
	syl	blond
	pron	<blond>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people or a race
	def	having fair hair, a light complexion, and, typically, blue or grey eyes.
blond	3.
	syl	blond
	pron	<blond>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of soft furnishings, wood, etc.
	def	light in colour.
blond	4.
	syl	blond
	pron	<blond>
	pos	n.
	def	a man or boy having light-coloured hair and skin.
blondness	sub
	head	blond
	syl	blond+ness
	pos	n.
blonde	1.
	syl	blonde
	pron	<blond>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman or girl having light-coloured hair.
blonde	2.
	syl	blonde
	pron	<blond>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blonde lace}. a French pillow lace, originally of unbleached cream-coloured Chinese silk, later of bleached or black-dyed silk. {~}
blonde	3.
	syl	blonde
	pron	<blond>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a woman's or girl's hair
	def	of a light colour; fair.
blonde	4.
	syl	blonde
	pron	<blond>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a woman or girl
	def	having light-coloured hair and skin.
blondeness	sub
	head	blonde
	syl	blonde+ness
	pos	n.
blood	ety	Old English bl*_od; related to Old Norse bl*_oth, Old High German bluot 
blood	1.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	a reddish fluid in vertebrates that is pumped by the heart through the arteries and veins, supplies tissues with nutrients, oxygen, etc., and removes waste products. It consists of a fluid (see {blood plasma}) containing cells (erythrocytes and leucocytes) and platelets.
blood	2.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	a similar fluid in such invertebrates as annelids and arthropods.
blood	3.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	bloodshed, esp. when resulting in murder.
blood	4.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	the guilt or responsibility for killing or injuring (esp. in the phrase {to have blood on one's hands} {head) }.
blood	5.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	life itself; lifeblood.
blood	6.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	relationship through being of the same family, race, or kind; kinship.
blood	7.a.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	near kindred or kinship, esp. that between a parent and child.
blood	7.b.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	human nature (esp. in the phrase {it's more than flesh and blood can stand) }.
blood	8.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	ethnic or national descent.
	exam	1	of Spanish blood.
in one's blood	9.
	head	blood
	syl	in one's blood.
	def	as a natural or inherited characteristic or talent.
the blood	10.
	head	blood
	syl	the blood.
	def	royal or noble descent.
	exam	1	a prince of the blood.
blood	11.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	temperament; disposition; temper.
blood	12.a.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	good or pure breeding; pedigree.
blood	12.b.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	blood horses.
blood	13.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	people viewed as members of a group, esp. as an invigorating force (in the phrases {new blood, young blood) }.
blood	14.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit., rare.
	def	a dashing young man; dandy; rake.
blood	15.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	the sensual or carnal nature of man.
blood	16.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	one of the four bodily humours. See { {humour} (sense 8).}
bad blood	17.
	head	blood
	syl	bad blood.
	def	hatred; ill feeling.
blood is thicker than water	18.
	head	blood
	syl	blood is thicker than water.
	def	family duties and loyalty outweigh other ties.
have	19.
	head	blood
	or	get one's blood up
	syl	have
	def	to be or cause to be angry or inflamed.
blood	20.a.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	cruelly and ruthlessly.
blood	20.b.
	syl	blood
	pos	bl^d; n.
	def	deliberately and calmly.
make one's blood boil	21.
	head	blood
	syl	make one's blood boil.
	def	to cause to be angry or indignant.
make one's blood run cold	22.
	head	blood
	syl	make one's blood run cold.
	def	to fill with horror.
blood	23.
	syl	blood
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to cause (young hounds) to taste the blood of a freshly killed quarry and so become keen to hunt.
blood	24.
	syl	blood
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to smear the cheeks or forehead of (a person) with the blood of the kill as an initiation in hunting.
blood	25.
	syl	blood
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to initiate (a person) to war.
blood-and-thunder	0.
	syl	blood-and-thun:der
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a melodramatic adventure story.
blood bank	0.
	syl	blood bank
	pos	n.
	def	a place where whole blood or blood plasma is stored until required in transfusion.
blood bath	0.
	syl	blood bath
	pos	n.
	def	indiscriminate slaughter; a massacre.
blood brother	1.
	syl	blood broth+er
	pos	n.
	def	a brother by birth.
blood brother	2.
	syl	blood broth+er
	pos	n.
	def	a man or boy who has sworn to treat another as his brother, often in a ceremony in which their blood is mingled.
blood count	0.
	syl	blood count
	pos	n.
	def	determination of the number of red and white blood corpuscles in a specific sample of blood. See {haemocytometer}.
bloodcurdling	0.
	syl	blood+cur:dling
	pron	<1bl^d2kR:dliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	terrifying; horrifying.
bloodcurdlingly	sub
	head	bloodcurdling
	syl	blood+2cur:dling+ly
	pos	adv.
blood donor	0.
	syl	blood do+nor
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives his blood to be used for transfusion.
blood-drop emlets	0.
	syl	blood-drop em+lets
	pron	<1emlits>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a Chilean scrophulariaceous plant, naturalized in central Europe, having red-spotted yellow flowers. See also {monkey flower}, { {musk} (sense 3).}
blooded	1.
	syl	blood+ed
	pron	<1bl^did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of horses, cattle, etc.
	def	of good breeding.
blooded	2.
	syl	blood+ed
	pron	<1bl^did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having blood or temperament as specified.
	exam	1	hot-blooded, cold-blooded, warm-blooded, red-blooded, blue-blooded.
blood feud	0.
	syl	blood feud
	pos	n.
	def	a feud in which the members of hostile families or clans murder each other.
bloodfin	0.
	syl	blood+fin
	pron	<1bl^d2fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery red-finned South American freshwater fish, a popular aquarium fish: family (characins).
blood fluke	0.
	syl	blood fluke
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic flatworm, such as a schistosome, that lives in the blood vessels of man and other vertebrates: class See also {trematode}.
blood group	0.
	syl	blood group
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the various groups into which human blood is classified on the basis of its agglutinogens. Also called: {blood type}.
blood guilt	0.
	syl	blood guilt
	pos	n.
	def	guilt of murder or shedding blood.
blood-guilty	sub
	head	blood guilt
	syl	blood-2guilt:y
	pos	adj.
blood-guiltiness	sub
	head	blood guilt
	syl	blood-2guilt:i+ness
	pos	n.
blood heat	0.
	syl	blood heat
	pos	n.
	def	the normal temperature of the human body, 98.6?%F. or 37?%C.
bloodhound	1.
	syl	blood+hound
	pron	<1bl^d2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a large breed of hound with loose wrinkled skin on its head, much used in tracking and police work.
bloodhound	2.
	syl	blood+hound
	pron	<1bl^d2haund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a detective.
bloodless	1.
	syl	blood+less
	pron	<1bl^dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without blood.
bloodless	2.
	syl	blood+less
	pron	<1bl^dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducted without violence (esp. in the phrase {bloodless revolution) }.
bloodless	3.
	syl	blood+less
	pron	<1bl^dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	anaemic-looking; pale.
bloodless	4.
	syl	blood+less
	pron	<1bl^dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking vitality; lifeless.
bloodless	5.
	syl	blood+less
	pron	<1bl^dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in emotion; cold; unfeeling.
bloodlessly	sub
	head	bloodless
	syl	blood+less+ly
	pos	adv.
bloodlessness	sub
	head	bloodless
	syl	blood+less+ness
	pos	n.
Bloodless Revoluthe	infl
	head	Bloodless Revolution
	syl	Blood+less Rev:o+lu+the.
	pos	n.
Bloodless Revolution	0.
	syl	Blood+less Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Glorious Revolution}.
blood-letting	1.
	syl	blood-let:ting
	pron	<1bl^d2letiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the therapeutic removal of blood, as in relieving congestive heart failure. See also {phlebotomy}.
blood-letting	2.
	syl	blood-let:ting
	pron	<1bl^d2letiG>
	pos	n.
	def	bloodshed, esp. in a blood feud.
bloodmobile	0.
	syl	blood+mo:bile
	pron	<1bl^dm*2bEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a motor vehicle equipped for collecting blood from donors.
blood money	1.
	syl	blood mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	compensation paid to the relatives of a murdered person.
blood money	2.
	syl	blood mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	money paid to a hired murderer.
blood money	3.
	syl	blood mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	a reward for information about a criminal, esp. a murderer.
blood orange	0.
	syl	blood or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of orange all or part of the pulp of which is dark red when ripe.
blood plasma	1.
	syl	blood plas+ma
	pos	n.
	def	the pale yellow fluid portion of the blood; blood from which blood cells and platelets have been removed.
blood plasma	2.
	syl	blood plas+ma
	pos	n.
	def	a sterilized preparation of this fluid for use in transfusions.
blood poisoning	0.
	syl	blood poi+son+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical term for {septicemia}.
blood pressure	0.
	syl	blood pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the pressure exerted by the blood on the inner walls of the arteries, being relative to the elasticity and diameter of the vessels and the force of the heart beat.
blood pudding	0.
	syl	blood pud+ding
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {black pudding}.
blood red	0.a.
	syl	blood red
	pos	n.
	def	a deep red colour.
blood red	0.b.
	syl	blood red
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	blood-red roses.
blood relative	alt
	head	blood relation
	or	blood relation
	syl	blood rel:a+tive
	pos	n.
blood relation	0.
	or	blood relative
	syl	blood re+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a person related to another by birth, as distinct from one related by marriage.
bloodroot	1.
	syl	blood+root
	pron	<1bl^d2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {red puccoon}. a North American papaveraceous plant, having a single whitish flower and a fleshy red root that yields a red dye.
bloodroot	2.
	syl	blood+root
	pron	<1bl^d2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tormentil}.
blood sausage	0.
	syl	blood sau+sage
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {black pudding}.
blood serum	0.
	syl	blood se+rum
	pos	n.
	def	blood plasma from which the clotting factors have been removed.
bloodshed	0.
	syl	blood+shed
	pron	<1bl^d2Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	slaughter; killing.
bloodshot	0.
	syl	blood+shot
	pron	<1bl^d2Sot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an eye
	def	inflamed.
blood sport	0.
	syl	blood sport
	pos	n.
	def	any sport involving the killing of an animal, esp. hunting.
bloodstain	0.
	syl	blood+stain
	pron	<1bl^d2stAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark discoloration caused by blood, esp. dried blood. &- {#!blood+@!stained}
bloodstock	0.
	syl	blood+stock
	pron	<1bl^d2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	thoroughbred horses, esp. those bred for racing.
bloodstone	0.
	syl	blood+stone
	pron	<1bl^d2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-green variety of chalcedony with red spots: used as a gemstone. Also called: {heliotrope}.
blood stream	0.
	syl	blood stream
	pos	n.
	def	the flow of blood through the vessels of a living body.
bloodsucker	1.
	syl	blood+suck:er
	pron	<1bl^d2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that sucks blood, esp. a leech or mosquito.
bloodsucker	2.
	syl	blood+suck:er
	pron	<1bl^d2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that preys upon another person, esp. by extorting money.
blood test	0.
	syl	blood test
	pos	n.
	def	analysis of a blood sample to determine blood group, alcohol level, etc.
bloodthirstier	infl
	head	bloodthirsty
	syl	blood+thirst:i+er
	pos	adj.
bloodthirstiest	infl
	head	bloodthirsty
	syl	blood+thirst:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bloodthirsty	1.
	syl	blood+thirst:y
	pron	<1bl^d2TR:rsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	murderous; cruel.
bloodthirsty	2.
	syl	blood+thirst:y
	pron	<1bl^d2TR:rsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking pleasure in bloodshed or violence.
bloodthirsty	3.
	syl	blood+thirst:y
	pron	<1bl^d2TR:rsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	describing or depicting killing and vio?!lence; gruesome.
	exam	1	a bloodthirsty film.
bloodthirstily	sub
	head	bloodthirsty
	syl	blood+2thirst:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bloodthirstiness	sub
	head	bloodthirsty
	syl	blood+2thirst:i+ness
	pos	n.
blood type	0.
	syl	blood type
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blood group}.
blood vessel	0.
	syl	blood ves+sel
	pos	n.
	def	an artery, capillary, or vein.
bloodworm	1.
	syl	blood+worm
	pron	<1bl^d2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the red wormlike aquatic larva of the midge which lives at the bottom of stagnant pools and ditches.
bloodworm	2.
	syl	blood+worm
	pron	<1bl^d2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar invertebrate.
bloodier	infl
	head	bloody
	syl	blood:i+er
	pos	adj.
bloodiest	infl
	head	bloody
	syl	blood:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bloody	1.
	syl	blood:y
	pron	<1bl^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or stained with blood.
bloody	2.
	syl	blood:y
	pron	<1bl^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or composed of blood.
bloody	3.
	syl	blood:y
	pron	<1bl^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by much killing and bloodshed.
	exam	1	a bloody war.
bloody	4.
	syl	blood:y
	pron	<1bl^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	cruel or murderous.
	exam	1	a bloody tyrant.
bloody	5.
	syl	blood:y
	pron	<1bl^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a deep red colour; blood-red.
bloodies	infl
	head	bloody
	syl	blood+ies
	pos	vb.
bloodying	infl
	head	bloody
	syl	blood:y+ing
	pos	vb.
bloodied	infl
	head	bloody
	syl	blood+ied.
	pos	vb.
bloody	7.
	syl	blood:y
	pron	<1bl^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stain with blood.
bloodily	sub
	head	bloody
	syl	blood:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bloodiness	sub
	head	bloody
	syl	blood:i+ness
	pos	n.
Bloody Mary	0.
	syl	Blood:y Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a drink consisting of tomato juice and vodka.
bloody-minded	0.
	syl	blood:y-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	deliberately obstructive and unhelpful.
bloom	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse bl*_om flower, Old High German bluomo, Middle Dutch bloeme; see {#7blow %3}
bloom	H1.1.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a blossom on a flowering plant; a flower.
bloom	H1.2.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, time, or period when flowers open (esp. in the phrases {in bloom, in full bloom) }.
bloom	H1.3.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	open flowers collectively.
	exam	1	a tree covered with bloom.
bloom	H1.4.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a healthy, vigorous, or flourishing condition; prime (esp. in the phrase {the bloom of youth) }.
bloom	H1.5.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	youthful or healthy rosiness in the cheeks or face; glow.
bloom	H1.6.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine whitish coating on the surface of fruits, leaves, etc., consisting of minute grains of a waxy substance.
bloom	H1.7.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any coating similar in appearance, such as that on new coins.
bloom	H1.8.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chill}. a dull area on the surface of old gloss paint, lacquer, or varnish. {~}
bloom	H1.9.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	of flowers
	def	to open; come into flower.
bloom	H1.10.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to bear flowers; blossom.
bloom	H1.11.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to flourish or grow.
bloom	H1.12.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to be in a healthy, glowing, or flourishing condition.
bloomy	sub
	head	bloom
	syl	bloom:y
	pos	adj.
bloom	ety	Old English bl*_oma lump of metal
bloom	H2.1.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular mass of metal obtained by rolling or forging a cast ingot. See also { {billet%2} (sense 2).}
bloom	H2.2.
	syl	bloom
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (an ingot) into a bloom by rolling or forging.
bloomed	0.
	syl	bloomed
	pron	<blu:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Photog., optics. of a lens
	def	coated with a thin film of magnesium fluoride or some other substance to reduce the amount of light lost by reflection. Also: {coated}.
bloomer	H1.1.
	syl	bloom+er
	pron	<1blu:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that flowers, esp. in a specified way.
	exam	1	a night bloomer.
bloomer	H1.2.
	syl	bloom+er
	pron	<1blu:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a medium-sized loaf, baked on the sole of the oven, glazed and notched on top.
bloomer	ety	C20: from #7blooming 
bloomer	H2.0.
	syl	bloom+er
	pron	<1blu:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a stupid mistake; blunder.
bloomers	ety	from bloomer, a similar garment introduced in about 1850 and publicized by Mrs. A. Bloomer (1818-94), U.S. social reformer
bloomers	1.
	syl	bloom+ers
	pron	<1blu:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	formerly
	def	women's loose baggy knickers, usually gathered just above the knee.
bloomers	2.
	syl	bloom+ers
	pron	<1blu:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	close-fitting knickers reaching to just above the knee.
bloomeries	infl
	head	bloomery
	syl	bloom+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bloomery	0.
	syl	bloom+er:y
	pron	<1blu:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which malleable iron is produced directly from iron ore.
Leonard	infl
	head	Bloomfield
	syl	Leon:ard.
	pos	n.
Bloomfield	0.
	syl	Bloom:field
	pron	<1blu:m2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1949, U.S. linguist, influential for his strictly scientific and descriptive approach to comparative linguistics; author of (1933).
blooming	ety	C19: euphemistic for #7bloody 
Bloomington	0.
	syl	Bloom+ing+ton
	pron	<1blu:miGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Indiana: seat of the University of Indiana (1820). Pop.: 42890 (1970).
Bloomsbury	1.
	syl	Blooms+bur:y
	pron	<1blu:mzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of central London in the borough of Camden: contains the British Museum, part of the University of London, and many publishers' offices. {~}
Bloomsbury	2.
	syl	Blooms+bur:y
	pron	<1blu:mzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to or characteristic of the Bloomsbury Group.
Bloomsbury Group	0.
	syl	Blooms+bur:y Group
	pos	n.
	def	a group of writers, artists, and intellectuals living and working in and around Bloomsbury in London from about 1907 to 1930. Influenced by the philosophy of G. E. Moore, they included Leonard and Virginia Woolf, Clive and Vanessa Bell, Roger Fry, E. M. Forster, Lytton Strachey, Duncan Grant, and John Maynard Keynes.
blooper	ety	C20: from bloop (imitative of an embar?!rassing sound)+-#7er %1
blooper	0.
	syl	bloop+er
	pron	<1blu:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a blunder; bloomer; stupid mistake.
blossom	ety	Old English bl*_ostm; related to Middle Low German bl*_osem, Latin fl*_os flower
blossom	1.
	syl	blos+som
	pron	<1blos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower or flowers of a plant, esp. conspicuous flowers producing edible fruit.
blossom	2.
	syl	blos+som
	pron	<1blos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the time or period of flowering (esp. in the phrases {in blossom, in full blossom) }.
blossom	3.
	syl	blos+som
	pron	<1blos*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to come into flower.
blossom	4.
	syl	blos+som
	pron	<1blos*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to develop or come to a promising stage.
	exam	1	youth had blossomed into maturity.
blossomless	sub
	head	blossom
	syl	blos+som+less
	pos	adj.
blossomy	sub
	head	blossom
	syl	blos+som:y
	pos	adj.
blot	ety	C14: probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch bluyster #7blister 
blot	H1.1.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	n.
	def	a stain or spot of ink, paint, dirt, etc.
blot	H1.2.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	n.
	def	something that spoils or detracts from the beauty or worth of something.
blot	H1.3.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	n.
	def	a blemish or stain on one's character or reputation.
blots	infl
	head	blot
	syl	blots
	pos	vb.
blotting	infl
	head	blot
	syl	blot+ting
	pos	vb.
blotted	infl
	head	blot
	syl	blot+ted.
	pos	vb.
blot	H1.4.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of ink, dye, etc.
	def	to form spots or blobs on (a material) or (of a person) to cause such spots or blobs to form on (a material).
blot one's copybook	5.
	head	blot
	syl	blot one's copybook.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to spoil one's reputation by making a mistake, offending against social customs, etc.
blot	H1.6.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stain or become stained or spotted.
blot	H1.7.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause a blemish in or on; disgrace.
blot	H1.8.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to soak up (excess ink, etc.) by using blotting paper or some other absorbent material.
blot	H1.9.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of blotting paper or some other absorbent material
	def	to absorb (excess ink, etc.).
blot	H1.10.a.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to darken or hide completely; obscure; obliterate.
blot	H1.10.b.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy; annihilate.
blot	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch bloot poor
blot	H2.1.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Backgammon.
	def	a man exposed by being placed alone on a point and therefore able to be taken by the other player.
blot	H2.2.
	syl	blot
	pron	<blot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a weak spot.
blotch	ety	C17: probably from #7botch , influenced by #7blot %1
blotch	1.
	syl	blotch
	pron	<bloC>
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular spot or discoloration, esp. a dark and relatively large one such as an ink stain.
blotch	2.
	syl	blotch
	pron	<bloC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become marked by such discoloration.
blotch	3.
	syl	blotch
	pron	<bloC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a pen or ink
	def	to write or flow unevenly in blotches.
blotchy	sub
	head	blotch
	syl	blotch:y
	pos	adj.
blotchily	sub
	head	blotch
	syl	blotch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
blotchiness	sub
	head	blotch
	syl	blotch:i+ness
	pos	n.
blotter	1.
	syl	blot+ter
	pron	<1blot*>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to absorb excess ink or other liquid, esp. a sheet of blotting paper with a firm backing.
blotter	2.
	syl	blot+ter
	pron	<1blot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a daily record of events, such as arrests, in a police station (esp. in the phrase {police blotter) }.
blotting paper	0.
	syl	blot+ting pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a soft absorbent unsized paper, used esp. for soaking up surplus ink.
blotto	ety	C20: from #7blot %1 (vb.); compare blot out 
blotto	0.
	syl	blot+to
	pron	<1blot*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	unconscious, esp. through drunkenness.
blouse	ety	C19: from French, of unknown origin
blouse	1.
	syl	blouse
	pron	<blauz>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's shirtlike garment made of cotton, nylon, etc.
blouse	2.
	syl	blouse
	pron	<blauz>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose-fitting smocklike garment, often knee length and belted, worn esp. by E European peasants.
blouse	3.
	syl	blouse
	pron	<blauz>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose-fitting waist-length jacket worn by soldiers.
blouse	4.
	syl	blouse
	pron	<blauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang or make so as to hang in full loose folds.
blouson	0.
	syl	blou+son
	pron	<1blu:zon>
	pos	n.
	def	a short jacket having the shape of a blouse.
blow	ety	Old English bl*_awan, related to Old Norse bl*_@ar gust of wind, Old High German bl*_aen, Latin fl*_are 
blows	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blows
	pos	vb.
blowing	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blow+ing
	pos	vb.
blew	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blew
	pos	vb.
blown	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blown.
	pos	vb.
blow	H1.1.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a current of air, the wind, etc.
	def	to be or cause to be in motion.
blow	H1.2.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or be carried by or as if by wind or air.
	exam	1	a feather blew in through the window.
blow	H1.3.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expel (air, cigarette smoke, etc.) through the mouth or nose.
blow	H1.4.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force or cause (air, dust, etc.) to move (into, in, over, etc.) by using an instrument or by expelling breath.
blow	H1.5.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to breathe hard; pant.
blow	H1.6.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to inflate with air or the breath.
blow	H1.7.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wind, a storm, etc.
	def	to make a roaring or whistling sound.
blow	H1.8.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a whistle, siren, etc.) to sound by forcing air into it, as a signal, or (of a whistle, etc.) to sound thus.
blow	H1.9.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force air from the lungs through (the nose) to clear out mucus or obstructing matter.
blow	H1.10.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up, down, in, etc.
	def	to explode, break, or disintegrate completely.
	exam	1	the bridge blew down in the gale.
blow	H1.11.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to burn out (a fuse, valve, etc.) because of excessive current or (of a fuse, valve, etc.) to burn out.
blow a fuse	12.
	head	blow
	syl	blow a fuse.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to lose one's temper.
blow	H1.13.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a whale
	def	to spout water or air from the lungs.
blow	H1.14.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind (a horse) by making it run excessively.
blow	H1.15.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a wind instrument) to sound by forcing one's breath into the mouthpiece, or (of such an instrument) to sound in this way.
blow	H1.16.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of flies
	def	to lay eggs (in).
blow	H1.17.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shape (glass, ornaments, etc.) by forcing air or gas through the material when molten.
blow	H1.18.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	to boast or brag.
blow	H1.19.a.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spend (money) freely.
blow	H1.19.b.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to treat or entertain.
blow	H1.20.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to use (an opportunity) ineffectively.
blow	H1.21.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go suddenly away (from).
blow	H1.22.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inhale (a narcotic drug).
blow	H1.23.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to masturbate.
blowed 	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blowed .
	pos	vb.
blow	H1.24.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {damn} (esp. in the phrases {I'll be blowed, blow it&! blow me&!) }.
blow	H1.25.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Draughts.
	def	another word for { {huff} (sense 4).}
blow hot and cold	26.
	head	blow
	syl	blow hot and cold.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to vacillate.
blow a kiss	27.
	head	blow
	or	kisses
	syl	blow a kiss
	def	to kiss one's hand, then blow across it as if to carry the kiss through the air to another person.
blow one's own trumpet	28.
	head	blow
	syl	blow one's own trumpet.
	def	to boast of one's own skills or good qualities.
blow	H1.29.a.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a drug, esp. LSD
	def	to cause hallucinatory experiences in a person.
blow	H1.29.b.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce a pleasant or shocking feeling in someone.
stack	infl
	head	blow
	or	blid
	syl	stack.
blow one's top	30.
	head	blow
	or	blid
	syl	blow one's top
	qual	Slang.
	def	to lose one's temper.
blow	H1.31.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of blowing.
blow	H1.32.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound produced by blowing.
blow	H1.33.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a blast of air or wind.
blow	H1.34.a.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stage in the Bessemer process in which air is blasted upwards through molten pig iron.
blow	H1.34.b.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of metal treated in a Bessemer converter.
blow	H1.35.a.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a rush of air into a mine.
blow	H1.35.b.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the collapse of a mine roof.
blow	xref
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {blow in, blow into, blow off, blow on, blow out, blow over, blow through, blow up}.
blow	ety	C15: probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German bliuwan to beat
blow	H2.1.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful or heavy stroke with the fist, a weapon, etc.
at one	2.
	head	blow
	or	a blow
	syl	at one
	def	by or with only one action; all at one time.
blow	H2.3.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden setback; unfortunate event.
	exam	1	to come as a blow.
blow	H2.4.a.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to fight.
blow	H2.4.b.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to result in a fight.
blow	H2.5.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an attacking action.
	exam	1	a blow for freedom.
blow	H2.6.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a stroke of the shears in sheep-shearing.
blow	ety	Old English bl*_owan; related to Old Frisian bl*_oia to bloom, Old High German bluoen, Latin fl*_os flower; see #7bloom %1
blows	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blows
	pos	vb.
blowing	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blow+ing
	pos	vb.
blew	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blew
	pos	vb.
blown	infl
	head	blow
	syl	blown.
	pos	vb.
blow	H3.1.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant or flower
	def	to blossom or open out.
blow	H3.2.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (flowers).
blow	H3.3.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of blossoms.
blow	H3.4.
	syl	blow
	pron	<bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or period of blossoming (esp. in the phrase {in full blow) }.
blow-by-blow	0.
	syl	blow-by-blow
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	explained in great detail.
	exam	1	a blow-by-blow account of the argument.
blower	1.
	syl	blow+er
	pron	<1bl*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device, such as a fan, that blows.
blower	2.
	syl	blow+er
	pron	<1bl*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-pressure compressor, esp. in a furnace or internal-combustion engine. See also {supercharger}.
blower	3.
	syl	blow+er
	pron	<1bl*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {telephone}.
blower	4.
	syl	blow+er
	pron	<1bl*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {whale}.
blower	5.
	syl	blow+er
	pron	<1bl*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a discharge of firedamp from a crevice.
blowfish	infl
	or	blowfishes
	syl	blow+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blowfishes	infl
	head	blowfish
	or	blowfish
	syl	blow+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blowfish	0.
	syl	blow+fish
	pron	<1bl*u2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for { {puffer} (sense 2).}
blowflies	infl
	head	blowfly
	syl	blow+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blowfly	0.
	syl	blow+fly
	pron	<1bl*u2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dipterous flies of the genus and related genera that lay their eggs in rotting meat, dung, carrion, and open wounds: family Also called: {bluebottle}.
blowgun	0.
	syl	blow+gun
	pron	<1bl*u2g^n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for { {blowpipe} (sense 1).}
	infl
	head	blowhard
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
blowhard	1.
	syl	blow+hard
	pron	<1bl*u2ha:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a boastful person. {~}
blowhard	2.
	syl	blow+hard
	pron	<1bl*u2ha:d>
	pos	n.
	def	blustering or boastful.
blowhole	1.
	syl	blow+hole
	pron	<1bl*u2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the nostril, paired or single, of whales, situated far back on the skull.
blowhole	2.
	syl	blow+hole
	pron	<1bl*u2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in ice through which whales, seals, etc., breathe.
blowhole	3.
	syl	blow+hole
	pron	<1bl*u2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a vent for air or gas, esp. to release fumes from a tunnel, passage, etc.
blowhole	4.
	syl	blow+hole
	pron	<1bl*u2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a bubble-like defect in an ingot resulting from gas being trapped during solidification.
blowie	0.
	syl	blow:ie
	pron	<1bl*ui>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a blowfly.
blow in	0.
	syl	blow in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrive or enter suddenly.
blow-in	0.
	syl	blow-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an unwelcome newcomer or stranger.
blow into	0.
	syl	blow in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrive in or enter (a room, etc.) suddenly.
blow job	0.
	syl	blow job
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	a slang term for {fellatio}.
blowlamp	0.
	syl	blow+lamp
	pron	<1bl*u2l@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small burner that produces a very hot flame, used to remove old paint, melt soft metal, etc. U.S. name: {blowtorch}.
blow moulding	0.
	syl	blow mould+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a process for moulding single-piece plastic objects in which a thermoplastic is extruded into a split mould and blown against its sides.
blown	0.
	syl	blown
	pron	<bl*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {blow} %1 and {blow} %3.
blow off	1.
	syl	blow off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to permit (a gas under pressure, esp. steam) to be released.
blow off	2.
	syl	blow off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to emit wind noisily from the anus.
blow off steam	3.
	head	blow off
	syl	blow off steam.
	def	See { {let off} (sense 7).}
blow-off	infl
	head	blow off
	syl	blow-off.
	pos	n.
blow off	4.
	syl	blow off
	pos	n.
	def	a discharge of a surplus fluid, such as steam, under pressure.
blow off	5.
	syl	blow off
	pos	n.
	def	a device through which such a discharge is made.
blow on	0.
	syl	blow on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to defame or discredit (a person).
blow out	1.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to extinguish (a flame, candle, etc.) or (of a flame, etc.) to become extinguished.
blow out	2.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a tyre
	def	to puncture suddenly, esp. at high speed.
blow out	3.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a fuse
	def	to melt suddenly.
blow out	4.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often reflexive
	def	to diminish or use up the energy of.
	exam	1	the storm blew itself out.
blow out	5.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an oil or gas well
	def	to lose oil or gas in an uncontrolled manner.
blow one's brains out	6.
	head	blow out
	syl	blow one's brains out.
	def	to kill oneself by shooting oneself in the head. {~} {blow+out}.
blow out	7.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the sudden melting of an electrical fuse.
blow out	8.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a sudden burst in a tyre.
blow out	9.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the uncontrolled escape of oil and gas from an oil or gas well.
blow out	10.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the failure of a jet engine, esp. when in flight.
blow out	11.
	syl	blow out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a large filling meal or lavish entertainment.
blow over	1.
	syl	blow o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease or be finished.
	exam	1	the storm blew over.
blowpipe	1.
	syl	blow+pipe
	pron	<1bl*u2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tube from which pellets, poisoned darts, etc., are shot by blowing. U.S. word: {blowgun}.
blowpipe	2.
	syl	blow+pipe
	pron	<1bl*u2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blow tube}. a tube for blowing air or oxygen into a flame to intensify its heat and direct it onto a small area.
blowpipe	3.
	syl	blow+pipe
	pron	<1bl*u2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow iron pipe used to gather molten glass and blow it into shape.
blow through	0.
	syl	blow through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to leave; make off.
blowtorch	0.
	syl	blow+torch
	pron	<1bl*u2tc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {blowlamp}.
blow up	1.
	syl	blow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to explode or cause to explode.
blow up	2.
	syl	blow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the importance of (something).
	exam	1	they blew the whole affair up.
blow up	3.
	syl	blow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to come into consideration.
	exam	1	we lived well enough before this thing blew up.
blow up	4.
	syl	blow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into existence with sudden force.
	exam	1	a storm had blown up.
blow up	5.
	syl	blow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose one's temper (with a person).
blow up	6.
	syl	blow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal. (tr.
	def	to enlarge the size or detail of (a photograph).
blow-up	infl
	head	blow up
	syl	blow-up.
	pos	n.
blow up	7.
	syl	blow up
	pos	n.
	def	an explosion.
blow up	8.
	syl	blow up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an enlarged photograph or part of a photograph.
blow up	9.
	syl	blow up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fit of temper or argument.
blow-wave	1.
	syl	blow-wave
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {blow-dry}. to set (the hair) in a smooth casual style by combing or brushing sections of it while drying it with a hair dryer.
blow-wave	2.
	syl	blow-wave
	pos	n.
	def	this method or style of setting the hair.
blowier	infl
	head	blowy
	syl	blow:i+er
	pos	adj.
blowiest	infl
	head	blowy
	syl	blow:i+est.
	pos	adj.
blowy	0.
	syl	blow:y
	pron	<1bl*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {windy} (sense 1).}
blowzy	ety	C18: from dialect blowze beggar girl, of unknown origin
blowsy	alt
	head	blowzy
	or	blowzy
	syl	blows:y
	pron	<1blauzi>
	pos	adj.
blowzier	infl
	head	blowzy
	or	blowsier
	syl	blowz:i+er
	pos	adj.
blowziest	infl
	head	blowzy
	or	blowsiest
	syl	blowz:i+est
	pos	adj.
blowsier	infl
	head	blowzy
	or	blowzier
	syl	blows:i+er
	pos	adj.
blowsiest	infl
	head	blowzy
	or	blowziest
	syl	blows:i+est.
	pos	adj.
blowzy	1.
	or	blowsy
	syl	blowz:y
	pron	<1blauzi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a woman
	def	untidy in appearance; slovenly or sluttish.
blowzy	2.
	or	blowsy
	syl	blowz:y
	pron	<1blauzi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	ruddy in complexion; red-faced.
blowzily	sub
	head	blowzy
	or	blowsily
	syl	blowz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
blowsily	sub
	head	blowzy
	or	blowzily
	syl	blows:i+ly
	pos	adv.
blowziness	sub
	head	blowzy
	or	blowsiness
	syl	blowz:i+ness
	pos	n.
blowsiness	sub
	head	blowzy
	or	blowziness
	syl	blows:i+ness
	pos	n.
blubs	infl
	head	blub
	syl	blubs
	pos	bl^b; vb.
blubbing	infl
	head	blub
	syl	blub+bing
	pos	bl^b; vb.
blubbed	infl
	head	blub
	syl	blubbed.
	pos	bl^b; vb.
blub	0.
	syl	blub
	pos	bl^b; vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {blubber} (senses 1-3).
blubber	ety	C12: perhaps from Low German blubbern to #7bubble, of imitative origin
blubber	1.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sob without restraint.
blubber	2.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter while sobbing.
blubber	3.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (the face) wet and swollen or disfigured by crying.
blubber	4.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick insulating layer of fatty tissue below the skin of aquatic mammals such as the whale: used by man as a source of oil.
blubber	5.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessive and flabby body fat.
blubber	6.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of weeping without restraint.
blubber	7.
	syl	blub+ber
	pron	<1bl^b*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often in combination
	def	swollen or fleshy.
	exam	1	blubber-faced;
	exam	2	blubber-lips.
blubberer	sub
	head	blubber
	syl	blub+ber+er
	pos	n.
blubbery	sub
	head	blubber
	syl	blub+ber:y
	pos	adj.
blucher	ety	C19: named after Field Marshal B#7l*"ucher 
blucher	0.
	syl	blu+cher
	pron	<1blu:k*>, <-C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a high shoe with laces over the tongue.
Gebhard Leberecht von	infl
	head	Blucher
	syl	Geb:hard Le:be:recht von
	pron	<1gephart> <1lA:b*2re*,ct> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Blucher	0.
	syl	Bl*"u:cher
	pron	German <1bly*,c*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1742-1819, Prussian field marshal, who commanded the Prussian army against Napoleon at Waterloo (1815).
bludge	ety	C19: back formation from slang bludger pimp, from #7bludgeoner  &- #!bludg+er n.
	infl
	head	bludge
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
bludge	1.
	syl	bludge
	pron	<bl^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to scrounge from (someone).
bludge	2.
	syl	bludge
	pron	<bl^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to skive. {~}
bludge	3.
	syl	bludge
	pron	<bl^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	a very easy task; undemanding employment.
bludgeon	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
bludgeon	1.
	syl	bludg+eon
	pron	<1bl^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout heavy club, typically thicker at one end.
bludgeon	2.
	syl	bludg+eon
	pron	<1bl^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, line of argument, etc., that is effective but unsubtle.
bludgeon	3.
	syl	bludg+eon
	pron	<1bl^J*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit or knock down with or as with a bludgeon.
bludgeon	4.
	syl	bludg+eon
	pron	<1bl^J*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to force; bully; coerce.
	exam	1	they bludgeoned him into accepting the job.
bludgeoner	sub
	head	bludgeon
	syl	bludg+eon+er
	pos	n.
blue	ety	C13: from Old French bleu, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse bl*_ar, Old High German bl*_ao, Middle Dutch bl*_a; related to Latin fl*_avus yellow
blue	1.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours, such as that of a clear unclouded sky, that have wavelengths in the range 490-445 nanometres. Blue is the complementary colour of yellow and with red and green forms a set of primary colours.
blue	2.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment of any of these colours.
blue	3.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	blue cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in blue.
blue	4.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sportsman who represents or has repre?!sented Oxford or Cambridge University and has the right to wear the university colour (dark blue for Oxford, light blue for Cambridge).
	exam	1	an Oxford blue.
blue	5.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {Tory}.
blue	6.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small blue-winged butterflies of the genera etc.: family
blue	7.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	short for {bluestocking}.
blue	8.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a policeman.
blue	9.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a blue ring on a target, between the red and the black, scoring five points.
blue	10.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue ball in snooker, etc.
blue	11.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blueing}.
blue	12.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an argument or fight.
	exam	1	he had a blue with a taxi driver.
blue	13.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {bluey}. a summons.
blue	14.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a mistake; error.
out of the blue	15.
	head	blue
	syl	out of the blue.
	def	apparently from nowhere; unexpectedly.
	exam	1	the opportunity came out of the blue.
into the blue	16.
	head	blue
	syl	into the blue.
	def	into the unknown or the far distance.
bluer	infl
	head	blue
	syl	blu+er
	pos	adj.
bluest	infl
	head	blue
	syl	blu+est.
	pos	adj.
blue	17.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour blue.
blue	18.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the flesh
	def	having a purple tinge, as from cold or contusion.
blue	19.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	depressed, moody, or unhappy.
blue	20.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	dismal or depressing.
	exam	1	a blue day.
blue	21.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	indecent, titillating, or pornographic.
	exam	1	blue films.
blue	22.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	bluish in colour or having parts or marks that are bluish.
	exam	1	a blue fox;
	exam	2	a blue whale.
blue	23.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	aristocratic; noble; patrician.
	exam	1	a blue family.
blues	infl
	head	blue
	or	bluing
	syl	blues
	pos	vb.
blueing	infl
	head	blue
	or	blued
	syl	blue+ing
	pos	vb.
bluing	infl
	head	blue
	or	blues
	syl	blu+ing
	pos	vb.
blued	infl
	head	blue
	or	blueing
	syl	blued.
	pos	vb.
blue	24.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, dye, or become blue.
blue	25.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (laundry) with blueing.
blue	26.
	syl	blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to spend extravagantly or wastefully; squander.
bluely	sub
	head	blue
	syl	blue+ly
	pos	adv.
blueness	sub
	head	blue
	syl	blue+ness
	pos	n.
Blue	0.
	syl	Blue
	pron	<blu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person with red hair.
blue baby	0.
	syl	blue ba:by
	pos	n.
	def	a baby born with a bluish tinge to the skin because of lack of oxygen in the blood, esp. caused by a congenital defect of the heart.
blue bag	0.
	syl	blue bag
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fabric bag for a barrister's robes.
Bluebeard	1.
	syl	Blue+beard
	pron	<1blu:2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a villain in European folk tales who marries several wives and murders them in turn. In many versions the seventh and last wife escapes the fate of the others.
Bluebeard	2.
	syl	Blue+beard
	pron	<1blu:2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has had several wives.
bluebell	1.
	syl	blue+bell
	pron	<1blu:2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wild} or {wood hyacinth}. a European liliaceous woodland plant, (or having a one-sided cluster of blue bell-shaped flowers.
bluebell	2.
	syl	blue+bell
	pron	<1blu:2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. name for {harebell}.
bluebell	3.
	syl	blue+bell
	pron	<1blu:2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants with blue bell-shaped flowers.
blueberries	infl
	head	blueberry
	syl	blue+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
blueberry	1.
	syl	blue+ber:ry
	pron	<1blu:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {huckle?!berry}. any of several North American ericaceous shrubs of the genus such as that have blue-black edible berries with tiny seeds. See also {bilberry}.
blueberry	2.a.
	syl	blue+ber:ry
	pron	<1blu:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
blueberry	2.b.
	syl	blue+ber:ry
	pron	<1blu:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	blueberry pie.
bluebill	0.
	syl	blue+bill
	pron	<1blu:2bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {scaup}.
bluebird	1.
	syl	blue+bird
	pron	<1blu:2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American songbird of the genus having a blue or partly blue plumage: subfamily (thrushes).
fairy bluebird	2.
	head	bluebird
	syl	fairy bluebird.
	def	any songbird of the genus of S and SE Asia, having a blue-and-black plumage: family
bluebird	3.
	syl	blue+bird
	pron	<1blu:2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other birds having a blue plumage.
blue blood	ety	C19: translation of Spanish sangre azul 
blue blood	0.
	syl	blue blood
	pos	n.
	def	royal or aristocratic descent.
blue-blooded	sub
	head	blue blood
	syl	blue-1blood:ed
	pos	adj.
bluecap	alt
	head	bluebonnet
	or	bluebonnet
	syl	blue+cap
	pron	<1blu:2k@p>
	pos	n.
bluebonnet	0.
	or	bluecap
	syl	blue+bon:net
	pron	<1blu:2bonit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Balmoral%1} (sense 3).}
bluebook	1.
	syl	blue+book
	pron	<1blu:2buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a government publication bound in a stiff blue paper cover: usually the report of a royal commission or a committee.
bluebook	2.
	syl	blue+book
	pron	<1blu:2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a register of well-known people.
bluebottle	1.
	syl	blue+bot:tle
	pron	<1blu:2botL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {blowfly}.
bluebottle	2.
	syl	blue+bot:tle
	pron	<1blu:2botL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various blue-flowered plants, esp. the cornflower.
bluebottle	3.
	syl	blue+bot:tle
	pron	<1blu:2botL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for a {policeman}.
bluebottle	4.
	syl	blue+bot:tle
	pron	<1blu:2botL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {Portuguese man-of-war}.
blue buck	0.
	syl	blue buck
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {blaubok}.
blue butcher	0.
	syl	blue butch+er
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian orchid, with purplish-crimson flowers and stems marked with blackish-purple spots. Also called: {early purple orchid}.
blue cheese	0.
	syl	blue cheese
	pos	n.
	def	cheese containing a blue mould, esp. Stilton, Roquefort, or Danish Blue.
blue chip	1.
	syl	blue chip
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling chip with the highest value.
blue chip	2.a.
	syl	blue chip
	pos	n.
	def	a stock considered reliable with respect to both dividend income and capital value.
blue chip	2.b.
	syl	blue chip
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a blue-chip stock.
blue-collar	0.
	syl	blue-col:lar
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating manual industrial workers. Compare {white-collar}.
blue devils	1.
	syl	blue dev+ils
	pos	n.
	def	a fit of depression or melancholy.
blue devils	2.
	syl	blue dev+ils
	pos	n.
	def	an attack of delirium tremens.
blue-eyed boy	0.
	syl	blue-eyed boy
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	the favourite or darling of a person or group. Usual U.S. equivalent: {fair-haired boy}.
blue-eyed grass	0.
	syl	blue-eyed grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mainly North American iridaceous marsh plants of the genus that have grasslike leaves and small flat starlike blue flowers.
blue-eyed Mary	0.
	syl	blue-eyed Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a blue-flowered boraginaceous plant, native to S Europe and cultivated in Britain.
blue-eyed soul	0.
	syl	blue-eyed soul
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	soul music written and performed by White singers in a style derived from the blues.
bluefish	infl
	or	bluefishes
	syl	blue+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bluefishes	infl
	head	bluefish
	or	bluefish
	syl	blue+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bluefish	1.
	syl	blue+fish
	pron	<1blu:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snapper}. a bluish marine percoid food and game fish, related to the horse mackerel: family
bluefish	2.
	syl	blue+fish
	pron	<1blu:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other bluish fishes.
blue fox	1.
	syl	blue fox
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the arctic fox that has a pale grey winter coat and is bred for its fur.
blue fox	2.
	syl	blue fox
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
blue funk	0.
	syl	blue funk
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a state of great terror or loss of nerve.
bluegill	0.
	syl	blue+gill
	pron	<1blu:2gil>
	pos	n.
	def	a common North American freshwater sunfish, an important food and game fish.
bluegrass	1.
	syl	blue+grass
	pron	<1blu:2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American bluish-green grasses of the genus esp. ({Kentucky bluegrass}) , grown for forage.
bluegrass	2.
	syl	blue+grass
	pron	<1blu:2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of folk music originating in Kentucky, characterized by a simple harmonized accompaniment.
blue-green algae	0.
	syl	blue-green al+gae
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the algae of the family (or including nostoc, which contain a blue pigment in addition to chlorophyll.
blue ground	0.
	syl	blue ground
	pos	n.
	qual	Mineralogy.
	def	another name for {kimberlite}.
blue grouse	0.
	syl	blue grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a grouse, of W North America, having a bluish-grey plumage with a black tail.
blue gum	1.
	syl	blue gum
	pos	n.
	def	a tall fast-growing widely cultivated Australian myrtaceous tree, having aromatic leaves containing a medicinal oil, bark that peels off in shreds, and hard timber. The juvenile leaves are bluish in colour.
blue gum	2.
	syl	blue gum
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other eucalyptus trees. {~} See also {red gum} (sense 1).
bluing	alt
	head	blueing
	or	blueing
	syl	blu+ing
	pron	<1blu:iG>
	pos	n.
blueing	1.
	or	bluing
	syl	blue+ing
	pron	<1blu:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue material, such as indigo, used in laundering to counteract yellowing.
blueing	2.
	or	bluing
	syl	blue+ing
	pron	<1blu:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	a rinse for tinting grey hair a silvery-blue colour.
blueing	3.
	or	bluing
	syl	blue+ing
	pron	<1blu:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of a film of blue oxide on a steel surface.
bluejacket	0.
	syl	blue+jack:et
	pron	<1blu:2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor in the Navy.
blue jay	0.
	syl	blue jay
	pos	n.
	def	a common North American jay, having bright blue plumage with greyish-white underparts.
blue john	0.
	syl	blue john
	pos	n.
	def	a blue or purple fibrous variety of fluorspar occurring only in Derbyshire: used for vases, etc.
blue laws	0.
	syl	blue laws
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	one of a number of repressive puritanical laws of the colonial period, forbidding any secular activity on Sundays.
Blue Mantle	0.
	syl	Blue Man+tle
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four pursuivants of the British College of Arms.
once in a blue moon	infl
	head	blue moon
	syl	once in a blue moon.
	pos	n.
blue moon	0.
	syl	blue moon
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very rarely; almost never.
blue mould	1.
	syl	blue mould
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {green mould}. any fungus of the genus that forms a bluish mass on decaying food, leather, etc.
blue mould	2.
	syl	blue mould
	pos	n.
	def	any fungal disease of fruit trees characterized by necrosis and a bluish growth on the affected tissue: mostly caused by species.
Blue Mountains	1.
	syl	Blue Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NE Oregon and SE Washington. Highest peak: Rock Creek Butte, 2773 m (9097 ft.).
Blue Mountains	2.
	syl	Blue Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in the West Indies, in E Jamaica: Blue Mountain coffee is grown on its slopes. Highest peak: Blue Mountain Peak, 2270 m (7445 ft.).
Blue Mountains	3.
	syl	Blue Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a plateau in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: part of the Great Dividing Range. Highest part: about 1360 m (4460 ft.).
Blue Nile	0.
	syl	Blue Nile
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Africa, rising in central Ethiopia as the Abbai and flowing southeast, then northwest to join the White Nile. Length: about 1530 km (950 miles).
bluenose	1.
	syl	blue+nose
	pron	<1blu:2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a puritanical or prudish person.
bluenose	2.
	syl	blue+nose
	pron	<1blu:2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia.
blue note	0.
	syl	blue note
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a flattened third or seventh, used frequently in the blues.
blue pencil	1.
	syl	blue pen+cil
	pos	n.
	def	deletion, alteration, or censorship of the contents of a book or other work.
blue-pencil	infl
	head	blue pencil
	syl	blue-pen:cil
	pos	vb.
blue pencils	infl
	head	blue pencil
	or	blue pencils
	syl	blue pen+cils
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
blue pencilling	infl
	head	blue pencil
	or	blue penciling
	syl	blue pen+cil+ling
	pos	vb.
blue pencilled	infl
	head	blue pencil
	or	blue penciled
	syl	blue pen+cilled
	pos	vb.
blue penciling	infl
	head	blue pencil
	or	blue pencilling
	syl	blue pen+cil+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
blue penciled	infl
	head	blue pencil
	or	blue pencilled
	syl	blue pen+ciled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
blue pencil	2.
	syl	blue pen+cil
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter or delete parts of (a book, film, etc.), esp. to censor.
blue peter	ety	from the name Peter 
blue peter	0.
	syl	blue pe+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a signal flag of blue with a white square at the centre, displayed by a vessel about to leave port.
blue pointer	0.
	syl	blue point+er
	pos	n.
	def	a large shark, of Australian coastal waters, having a blue back and pointed snout.
blueprint	1.
	syl	blue+print
	pron	<1blu:2print>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cyanotype}. a photographic print of plans, technical drawings, etc., consisting of white lines on a blue background.
blueprint	2.
	syl	blue+print
	pron	<1blu:2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an original plan or prototype that influences subsequent design or practice.
	exam	1	the Montessori method was the blueprint for education in the 1940s.
blueprint	3.
	syl	blue+print
	pron	<1blu:2print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a blueprint of (a plan, etc.).
blue racer	0.
	syl	blue rac+er
	pos	n.
	def	a long slender blackish-blue fast-moving colubrid snake, of the U.S.
blue ribband	1.
	syl	blue rib+band
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	Also (esp. U.S.): {blue ribbon}. (formerly) the record for the fastest trans-Atlantic passage by a passenger liner, esp. between New York and Southampton.
blue ribband	2.
	syl	blue rib+band
	pos	n.
	def	any event, victory in which is a coveted distinction.
blue ribbon	1.
	syl	blue rib+bon
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a badge of blue silk worn by members of the Order of the Garter.
blue ribbon	2.
	syl	blue rib+bon
	pos	n.
	def	a badge awarded as the first prize in a competition.
blue ribbon	3.
	syl	blue rib+bon
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a badge worn by a member of a temperance society.
blue-ribbon jury	0.
	syl	blue-rib:bon ju:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for a {special jury}.
Blue Ridge Mountains	0.
	syl	Blue Ridge Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in the eastern U.S., extending from West Virginia into Georgia: part of the Appalachian mountains. Highest peak: Mount Mitchell, 2038 m (6684 ft.).
Blue Rod	0.
	syl	Blue Rod
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	officer of the Order of St. Michael and St. George. Full title: {Gentleman Usher of the Blue Rod}.
the	infl
	head	blues
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; sing.
blues	1.
	syl	blues
	pron	<blu:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a feeling of depression or deep unhappiness.
blues	2.
	syl	blues
	pron	<blu:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a type of folk song originating among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century, usually employing a basic 12-bar chorus, the tonic, subdominant, and dominant chords, frequent minor intervals, and blue notes.
blue shift	0.
	syl	blue shift
	pos	n.
	def	a shift in the spectral lines of a stellar spectrum towards the blue end of the visible region relative to the wavelengths of these lines in the terrestrial spectrum: thought to be a result of the {Doppler effect} caused by stars approaching the solar system. Compare {red shift}.
blue-sky law	0.
	syl	blue-sky law
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a state law regulating the trading of securities: intended to protect investors from fraud.
blue spruce	0.
	syl	blue spruce
	pos	n.
	def	a spruce tree, native to the Rocky Mountains of North America, having blue-green needle-like leaves. Also called: {balsam spruce}.
bluestocking	ety	from the blue worsted stockings worn by members of a C18 literary society
bluestocking	0.
	syl	blue+stock:ing
	pron	<1blu:2stokiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually disparaging.
	def	a scholarly or intellectual woman.
bluestone	1.
	syl	blue+stone
	pron	<1blu:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue-grey sandstone containing much clay, used for building and paving.
bluestone	2.
	syl	blue+stone
	pron	<1blu:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the blue crystalline form of copper sulphate.
bluestone	3.
	syl	blue+stone
	pron	<1blu:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue variety of basalt found in Australia and used as a building stone.
bluet	0.
	syl	bluet
	pron	<1blu:it>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American rubiaceous plant, with small four-petalled blue flowers.
bluethroat	0.
	syl	blue+throat
	pron	<1blu:2Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brownish European songbird, related to the thrushes, the male of which has a blue throat: family
bluetit	0.
	syl	blue+tit
	pron	<1blu:2tit>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European tit, having a blue crown, wings, and tail, yellow underparts, and a black and grey head.
bluetongue	0.
	syl	blue+tongue
	pron	<1blu:t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian lizard, having a cobalt-blue tongue.
blue vitriol	0.
	syl	blue vit+ri+ol
	pos	n.
	def	the fully hydrated blue crystalline form of copper sulphate.
blueweed	0.
	syl	blue+weed
	pron	<1blu:2wEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {viper's bugloss}.
blue whale	0.
	syl	blue whale
	pos	n.
	def	the largest mammal: a widely distributed bluish-grey whalebone whale, (or closely related and similar to the rorquals: family Also called: {sulphur-bottom}.
bluey	ety	(for senses 1, 2, 4) C19: from #7blue (on account of their colour)+-#7y %2
bluey	1.
	syl	blu+ey
	pron	<1blu:i>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a blanket.
bluey	2.
	syl	blu+ey
	pron	<1blu:i>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a swagman's bundle.
hump (one's) bluey	3.
	head	bluey
	syl	hump (one's) bluey.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to carry one's bundle; tramp.
bluey	4.
	syl	blu+ey
	pron	<1blu:i>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a variant of {blue} (sense 13).
bluey	5.
	syl	blu+ey
	pron	<1blu:i>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a cattle dog.
Bluey	0.
	syl	Blu+ey
	pron	<1blu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Blue}.
bluff	ety	C19: originally U.S. poker-playing term, from Dutch bluffen to boast
bluff	H1.1.
	syl	bluff
	pos	bl^f; vb.
	def	to pretend to be confident about an uncertain issue or to have undisclosed resources, in order to influence or deter (someone).
bluff	H1.2.
	syl	bluff
	pos	n.
	def	deliberate deception intended to create the impression of a stronger position or greater re?!sources than one actually has.
call someone's bluff	3.
	head	bluff
	syl	call someone's bluff.
	def	to challenge someone to give proof of his claims.
bluffer	sub
	head	bluff
	syl	bluff+er
	pos	n.
bluff	ety	C17 (in the sense: nearly perpendicular): perhaps from Middle Dutch blaf broad
bluff	H2.1.
	syl	bluff
	pos	bl^f; n.
	def	a steep promontory, bank, or cliff, esp. one formed by river erosion on the outside bend of a meander.
bluff	H2.2.
	syl	bluff
	pos	bl^f; n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a clump of trees on the prairie; copse.
bluff	H2.3.
	syl	bluff
	pos	adj.
	def	good-naturedly frank and hearty.
bluff	H2.4.
	syl	bluff
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bank, cliff, etc.
	def	presenting a steep broad face.
bluffly	sub
	head	bluff
	syl	bluff+ly
	pos	adv.
bluffness	sub
	head	bluff
	syl	bluff+ness
	pos	n.
blueish	alt
	head	bluish
	or	bluish
	syl	blue+ish
	pron	<1blu:iS>
	pos	adj.
bluish	0.
	or	blueish
	syl	blu+ish
	pron	<1blu:iS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat blue.
bluishness	sub
	head	bluish
	or	blueishness
	syl	blu+ish+ness
	pos	n.
blueishness	sub
	head	bluish
	or	bluishness
	syl	blue+ish+ness
	pos	n.
L'eon	infl
	head	Blum
	syl	L*'e:on
	pron	<lA1?~c>
	pos	n.
Blum	0.
	syl	Blum
	pron	<blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1950, French socialist statesman; premier of France (1936-37; 1938; 1946-47).
blunder	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse blunda to close one's eyes, Norwegian dialect blundra; see #7blind 
blunder	1.
	syl	blun+der
	pron	<1bl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid or clumsy mistake.
blunder	2.
	syl	blun+der
	pron	<1bl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish tactless remark. {~}
blunder	3.
	syl	blun+der
	pron	<1bl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	to make stupid or clumsy mistakes.
blunder	4.
	syl	blun+der
	pron	<1bl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	to make foolish tactless remarks.
blunder	5.
	syl	blun+der
	pron	<1bl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by about, into, etc.
	def	to act clumsily; stumble.
	exam	1	he blundered into a situation he knew nothing about.
blunder	6.
	syl	blun+der
	pron	<1bl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mismanage; botch.
blunderer	sub
	head	blunder
	syl	blun+der+er
	pos	n.
blunderingly	sub
	head	blunder
	syl	blun+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
blunderbuss	ety	C17: changed (through the influence of #7blunder) from Dutch donderbus; from donder #7thunder+ obsolete bus gun
blunderbuss	1.
	syl	blun+der+buss
	pron	<1bl^nd*2b^s>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete short musket with large bore and flared muzzle, used to scatter shot at short range.
blunderbuss	2.
	syl	blun+der+buss
	pron	<1bl^nd*2b^s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a clumsy unsubtle person.
blunge	ety	C19: probably from #7blend+plunge 
blunge	0.
	syl	blunge
	pron	<bl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix (clay or a similar substance) with water in order to form a suspension for use in ceramics.
blunger	0.
	syl	blung+er
	pron	<1bl^nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large vat in which the contents, esp. clay and water, are mixed by rotating arms.
blunt	ety	C12: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse blundr dozing, blunda to close one's eyes; see #7blunder, blind 
blunt	1.
	syl	blunt
	pos	bl^nt; adj.
	usage	esp. of a knife or blade
	def	lacking sharpness or keenness; dull.
blunt	2.
	syl	blunt
	pos	bl^nt; adj.
	def	not having a sharp edge or point.
	exam	1	a blunt instrument.
blunt	3.
	syl	blunt
	pos	bl^nt; adj.
	usage	of people, manner of speaking, etc.
	def	lacking refinement or subtlety; straightforward and uncomplicated.
blunt	4.
	syl	blunt
	pos	bl^nt; adj.
	def	outspoken; direct and to the point.
	exam	1	a blunt Yorkshireman.
blunt	5.
	syl	blunt
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make less sharp.
blunt	6.
	syl	blunt
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to diminish the sensitivity or perception of; make dull.
bluntly	sub
	head	blunt
	syl	blunt+ly
	pos	adv.
bluntness	sub
	head	blunt
	syl	blunt+ness
	pos	n.
blur	ety	C16: perhaps a variant of #7blear 
blurs	infl
	head	blur
	syl	blurs
	pos	vb.
blurring	infl
	head	blur
	syl	blur+ring
	pos	vb.
blurred	infl
	head	blur
	syl	blurred.
	pos	vb.
blur	1.
	syl	blur
	pron	<blR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become vague or less distinct.
	exam	1	heat haze blurs the hills;
	exam	2	education blurs class distinctions.
blur	2.
	syl	blur
	pron	<blR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smear or smudge.
blur	3.
	syl	blur
	pron	<blR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (the judgment, memory, or perception) less clear; dim.
blur	4.
	syl	blur
	pron	<blR:>
	pos	n.
	def	something vague, hazy, or indistinct.
blur	5.
	syl	blur
	pron	<blR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a smear or smudge.
blurredly	sub
	head	blur
	syl	blur+red+ly
	pron	<1blR:ridli>, <1blR:d->
	pos	adv.
blurredness	sub
	head	blur
	syl	blur+red+ness
	pos	n.
blurry	sub
	head	blur
	syl	blur+ry
	pos	adj.
blurb	ety	C20: coined by Gelett Burgess (1866-1951), U.S. humorist and illustrator
blurb	0.
	syl	blurb
	pron	<blR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a promotional description, as found on the jackets of books.
blurt	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin
blurt	0.
	syl	blurt
	pron	<blR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to utter suddenly and involuntarily.
blush	ety	Old English bl*_yscan; related to bl*_ysian to burn, Middle Low German bl*"usen to light a fire
blush	1.
	syl	blush
	pron	<bl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become suddenly red in the face from embarrassment, shame, modesty, or guilt; redden.
blush	2.
	syl	blush
	pron	<bl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become reddish or rosy.
blush	3.
	syl	blush
	pron	<bl^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden reddening of the face from embarrassment, shame, modesty, or guilt.
blush	4.
	syl	blush
	pron	<bl^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a rosy glow.
	exam	1	the blush of a peach.
blush	5.
	syl	blush
	pron	<bl^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish or pinkish tinge.
at first blush	6.
	head	blush
	syl	at first blush.
	def	when first seen; as a first impression.
blusher	sub
	head	blush
	syl	blush+er
	pos	n.
blushful	sub
	head	blush
	syl	blush+ful
	pos	adj.
blushingly	sub
	head	blush
	syl	blush+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bluster	ety	C15: probably from Middle Low German bl*"usteren to storm, blow violently
bluster	1.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or say loudly or boastfully.
bluster	2.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act in a bullying way.
bluster	3.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to force or attempt to force (a person) into doing something by behaving thus.
bluster	4.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the wind
	def	to be noisy or gusty.
bluster	5.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	boisterous talk or action; swagger.
bluster	6.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	empty threats or protests.
bluster	7.
	syl	blus+ter
	pron	<1bl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind; gale.
blusterer	sub
	head	bluster
	syl	blus+ter+er
	pos	n.
blusteringly	sub
	head	bluster
	or	blusterously
	syl	blus+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
blusterously	sub
	head	bluster
	or	blusteringly
	syl	blus+ter+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
blustery	sub
	head	bluster
	or	blusterous
	syl	blus+ter:y
	pos	adj.
blusterous	sub
	head	bluster
	or	blustery
	syl	blus+ter+ous
	pos	adj.
Blvd	0.
	syl	Blvd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Boulevard.
Blyth	0.
	syl	Blyth
	pron	<blID>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N England, in SE Northumberland, on the North Sea. Pop.: 34617 (1971).
bm	1.
	syl	b.m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	board measure.
bm	2.
	syl	b.m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bowel movement.
BM	1.
	syl	B.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Bachelor of Medicine.
BM	2.
	syl	B.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Surveying.
	def	bench mark.
BM	3.
	syl	B.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British Museum.
BMA	0.
	syl	B.M.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Medical Association.
BMJ	0.
	syl	B.M.J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Medical Journal.
BMR	0.
	syl	BMR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	basal metabolic rate.
BMus	0.
	syl	B.Mus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Music.
Bn	1.
	syl	Bn.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Baron.
Bn	2.
	syl	Bn.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Battalion.
B'nai B'rith	ety	from Hebrew ben*_e ber*_ith sons of the covenant
B'nai B'rith	0.
	syl	B'nai B'rith
	pron	<b*1nA> <b*1rET>, <briT>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish fraternal organi?!zation of men founded in New York in 1843, having moral, philanthropic, social, educational, and political aims.
boh	alt
	head	bo
	or	bo
	syl	boh
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	interj.
bo	0.
	or	boh
	syl	bo
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation uttered to startle or surprise someone, esp. a child in a game.
bo	1.
	syl	b.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	back order.
bo	2.
	syl	b.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	branch office.
bo	3.
	syl	b.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	broker's order.
bo	4.
	syl	b.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	buyer's option.
BO	1.
	syl	B.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Informal.
	def	body odour.
BO	2.
	syl	B.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	box office.
BO	1.
	syl	B/O
	qual	abbrev. for:; Book-keeping.
	def	brought over.
BO	2.
	syl	B/O
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	buyer's option.
boa	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: a large Italian snake, water snake
boa	1.
	syl	bo:a
	pron	<1b*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large nonvenomous snake of the family most of which occur in Central and South America and the West Indies. They have vestigial hind limbs and kill their prey by constriction.
boa	2.
	syl	bo:a
	pron	<1b*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's long thin scarf, usually of feathers or fur.
Boabdil	0.
	syl	Bo:ab:dil
	pron	Spanish <2boa$B1Dil>
	pos	n.
	def	original name called ruled as died ??1538, last Moorish king of Granada (1482-83; 1486-92).
BOAC	0.
	syl	B.O.A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	formerly
	def	British Overseas Airways Corporation.
boa constrictor	0.
	syl	bo:a con+stric+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a very large snake, of tropical America and the West Indies, that kills its prey by constriction: family (boas).
Boadicea	0.
	syl	Bo:a:di:ce:a
	pron	<2b*u*di1sE*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 62 #7a.d., a queen of the Iceni, who led a revolt against Roman rule in Britain; after being defeated she poisoned herself. Latin name: {Boudicca}.
Boanerges	ety	C17: from Hebrew ben*_e reghesh sons of thunder
Boanerges	1.
	syl	Bo:a:ner:ges
	pron	<2b*u*1nR:JEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a nickname applied by Jesus to James and John in Mark 3:17.
Boanerges	2.
	syl	Bo:a:ner:ges
	pron	<2b*u*1nR:JEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a fiery preacher, esp. one with a powerful voice.
boar	ety	Old English b*_ar; related to Old High German b*_er 
boar	1.
	syl	boar
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncastrated male pig.
boar	2.
	syl	boar
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {wild boar}.
board	ety	Old English bord; related to Old Norse borth ship's side, table, Old High German bort ship's side, Sanskrit bardhaka a cutting off; compare #7brothel 
board	1.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long wide flat relatively thin piece of sawn timber.
board	2.a.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a smaller flat piece of rigid material for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	ironing board.
board	2.b.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	breadboard;
	exam	2	cheeseboard.
board	3.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's food or meals, provided regularly for money or sometimes as payment for work done (esp. in the phrases {full board, board and lodging) }.
board	4.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a table, esp. one used for eating at, and esp. when laden with food.
board	5.a.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	a group of people who officially administer a company, trust, etc..
	exam	1	a board of directors.
board	5.b.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a board meeting.
board	6.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any other committee or council.
	exam	1	a board of interviewers.
the boards	7.
	head	board
	syl	the boards.
	mod	pl.
	def	the acting profession; the stage.
board	8.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {blackboard, chessboard, notice board, skateboard}, or {springboard}.
board	9.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	stiff cardboard or similar material covered with paper, cloth, etc., used for the outside covers of a book.
board	10.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat thin rectangular sheet of composite material, such as plasterboard or chipboard.
board	11.a.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a list on which stock-exchange securities and their prices are posted.
board	11.b.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the stock exchange itself.
board	12.a.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a ship.
board	12.b.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the leg that a sailing vessel makes on a beat to windward.
board	13.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the part of the floor of a sheep-shearing shed, esp. a raised part, where the shearers work.
board	14.a.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various portable surfaces specially designed for indoor games such as chess, backgammon, etc.
board	14.b.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	board games.
board	15.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {deck}. the flat top part of a skateboard, made of any of various substances, such as wood, fibreglass, or plastic.
board	16.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	See {above board}.
go by the board	17.
	head	board
	syl	go by the board.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be in disuse, neglected, or lost.
	exam	1	in these days courtesy goes by the board.
on board	18.
	head	board
	syl	on board.
	def	on or in a ship, boat, aeroplane, or other vehicle.
sweep the board	19.
	head	board
	syl	sweep the board.
	def	to win every event or prize in a contest.
board	20.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go aboard (a vessel, train, aircraft, or other vehicle).
board	21.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to come alongside (a vessel) before attacking or going aboard.
board	22.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attack (a ship) by forcing one's way aboard.
board	23.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up, in, etc.
	def	to cover or shut with boards.
board	24.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give or receive meals or meals and lodging in return for money or work.
board	25.
	syl	board
	pron	<bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to receive or arrange for (someone, esp. a child) to receive food and lodging away from home, usually in return for payment.
boardable	sub
	head	board
	syl	board+a:ble
	pos	adj.
board-and-shingle	0.
	syl	board-and-shin:gle
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a small peasant dwelling with wooden walls and a shingle roof.
boarder	1.
	syl	board+er
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pupil who lives at school during term time.
boarder	2.
	syl	board+er
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a child who lives away from its parents and is cared for by a person or organization receiving payment.
boarder	3.
	syl	board+er
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {lodger}.
boarder	4.
	syl	board+er
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who boards a ship, esp. one who forces his way aboard in an attack.
	exam	1	stand by to repel boarders.
board foot	0.
	syl	board foot
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of board measure: the cubic content of a piece of wood one foot square and one inch thick.
boarding	1.
	syl	board+ing
	pron	<1bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure of boards, such as a floor or fence.
boarding	2.
	syl	board+ing
	pron	<1bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	timber boards collectively.
boarding	3.a.
	syl	board+ing
	pron	<1bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of embarking on an aircraft, train, ship, etc.
boarding	3.b.
	syl	board+ing
	pron	<1bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a boarding pass.
boarding	4.
	syl	board+ing
	pron	<1bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	a process used in tanning to accentuate the natural grain of hides, in which the surface of a softened leather is lightly creased by folding grain to grain and the fold is worked to and fro across the leather.
boarding house	1.
	syl	board+ing house
	pos	n.
	def	a private house in which accommodation and meals are provided for paying guests.
boarding house	2.
	syl	board+ing house
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a {house (see sense 10)} for boarders at a school.
boarding school	0.
	syl	board+ing school
	pos	n.
	def	a school providing living accommodation for some or all of its pupils.
board measure	0.
	syl	board meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a system of units for measuring wood based on the board foot. 1980 board feet equal one standard.
board of trade	0.
	syl	board of trade
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for a {chamber of commerce}.
Board of Trade	0.
	syl	Board of Trade
	pos	n.
	usage	in the United Kingdom
	def	a ministry within the Department of Trade: responsible for the supervision of commerce and the promotion of export trade.
Board of Trade unit	0.
	syl	Board of Trade u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of electrical energy equal to 1 kilowatt-hour. Abbrev.: {B.T.U}.
boardroom	0.a.
	syl	board+room
	pron	<1bc:d2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room where the board of directors of a company meets.
boardroom	0.b.
	syl	board+room
	pron	<1bc:d2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a boardroom power struggle.
board rule	0.
	syl	board rule
	pos	n.
	def	a measuring device for estimating the number of board feet in a quantity of wood.
boardwalk	0.
	syl	board+walk
	pron	<1bc:d2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a promenade, esp. along a beach, usually made of planks.
boarfish	infl
	or	boarfishes
	syl	boar+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boarfishes	infl
	head	boarfish
	or	boarfish
	syl	boar+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boarfish	0.
	syl	boar+fish
	pron	<1bc:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various spiny-finned marine teleost fishes of the genera etc., related to the dories, having a deep compressed body, a long snout, and large eyes.
boarhound	0.
	syl	boar+hound
	pron	<1bc:2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	any very large hound, esp. a Great Dane, used for hunting boars.
boarish	0.
	syl	boar+ish
	pron	<1bc:riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse, cruel, or sensual.
boarishly	sub
	head	boarish
	syl	boar+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
boarishness	sub
	head	boarish
	syl	boar+ish+ness
	pos	n.
boart	0.
	syl	boart
	pron	<bc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bort}.
Franz	infl
	head	Boas
	syl	Franz
	pos	n.
boast	ety	C13: of uncertain origin
boast	H1.1.
	syl	boast
	pron	<b*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by of or about
	def	to speak in exaggerated or excessively proud terms of one's possessions, skills, or superior qualities; brag.
boast	H1.2.
	syl	boast
	pron	<b*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to possess (something to be proud of).
	exam	1	the city boasts a fine cathedral.
boast	H1.3.
	syl	boast
	pron	<b*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a bragging statement.
boast	H1.4.
	syl	boast
	pron	<b*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a possession, attribute, attainment, etc., that is or may be bragged about.
boaster	sub
	head	boast
	syl	boast+er
	pos	n.
boastingly	sub
	head	boast
	syl	boast+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
boast	ety	C19: of unknown origin
boast	H2.0.
	syl	boast
	pron	<b*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or dress (stone) roughly with a broad chisel.
boastful	0.
	syl	boast+ful
	pron	<1b*ustful>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to boast; characterized by boasting.
boastfully	sub
	head	boastful
	syl	boast+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
boastfulness	sub
	head	boastful
	syl	boast+ful+ness
	pos	n.
boat	ety	Old English b*_at; related to Old Norse beit boat
boat	1.
	syl	boat
	pron	<b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small vessel propelled by oars, paddle, sails, or motor for travelling, transporting goods, etc., esp. one that can be carried aboard a larger vessel.
boat	2.
	syl	boat
	pron	<b*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	another word for {ship}.
boat	3.
	syl	boat
	pron	<b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a container for gravy, sauce, etc.
boat	4.
	syl	boat
	pron	<b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small boat-shaped container for incense, used in some Christian churches.
in the same boat	5.
	head	boat
	syl	in the same boat.
	def	sharing the same problems.
burn one's boats	6.
	head	boat
	syl	burn one's boats.
	def	See { {burn} %1 (sense 16).}
miss the boat	7.
	head	boat
	syl	miss the boat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to do something at the right time.
push the boat out	8.
	head	boat
	syl	push the boat out.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to celebrate, esp. lavishly and expensive?!ly.
rock the boat	9.
	head	boat
	syl	rock the boat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause a disturbance in the existing situation.
boat	10.
	syl	boat
	pron	<b*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel or go in a boat, esp. as a form of recreation.
boat	11.
	syl	boat
	pron	<b*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport or carry in a boat.
boat-billed heron	alt
	head	boatbill
	or	boatbill
	syl	boat-billed her+on
	pos	n.
boatbill	0.
	or	boat-billed heron
	syl	boat+bill
	pron	<1b*ut2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a nocturnal tropical American wading bird, similar to the night herons but with a broad flattened bill: family order
boat deck	0.
	syl	boat deck
	pos	n.
	def	the deck of a ship on which the lifeboats are kept.
boat drill	0.
	syl	boat drill
	pos	n.
	def	practice in launching the lifeboats and taking off the passengers and crew of a ship.
boatel	ety	C20: from #7boat+ (#7hot) #7el 
botel	alt
	head	boatel
	or	boatel
	syl	bo+tel
	pron	<b*u1tel>
	pos	n.
boatel	1.
	or	botel
	syl	boat+el
	pron	<b*u1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterside hotel catering for boating people.
boatel	2.
	or	botel
	syl	boat+el
	pron	<b*u1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship that functions as a hotel.
boater	0.
	syl	boat+er
	pron	<1b*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff straw hat with a straight brim and flat crown.
boathook	0.
	syl	boat+hook
	pron	<1b*ut2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a pole with a hook at one end, used aboard a vessel for fending off other vessels or obstacles or for catching a line or mooring buoy.
boathouse	0.
	syl	boat+house
	pron	<1b*ut2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelter by the edge of a river, lake, etc., for housing boats.
boating	0.
	syl	boat+ing
	pron	<1b*utiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of rowing, sailing, or cruising in boats as a form of recreation.
boatload	0.
	syl	boat+load
	pron	<1b*ut2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of cargo or number of people held by a boat or ship.
boatmen	infl
	head	boatman
	syl	boat+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boatman	1.
	syl	boat+man
	pron	<1b*utm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who works on, hires out, repairs, or operates a boat or boats.
boatman	2.
	syl	boat+man
	pron	<1b*utm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {water boatman}.
boat neck	0.
	syl	boat neck
	pos	n.
	def	a high slitlike neckline of a garment that extends onto the shoulders. Also called: {bateau neckline}.
boathe	infl
	head	boat race
	syl	boathe.
	pos	n.
boat race	0.
	syl	boat race
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rowing event held annually in the spring, in which an eight representing Oxford University rows against one representing Cambridge on the Thames between Putney and Mortlake.
boatswain	ety	Old English b*_atswegen; see #7boat, swain 
bo's'n	infl
	head	boatswain
	or	bosun
	syl	bo':s'n
	pron	<1b*usN>
	pos	n.
bosun	infl
	head	boatswain
	or	bo's'n
	syl	bo+sun
	pron	<1b*usN>
	pos	n.
boatswain	0.
	syl	boat+swain
	pron	<1b*usN>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty officer on a merchant ship or a warrant officer on a warship who is responsible for the maintenance of the ship and its equipment.
boatswain's chair	0.
	syl	boat:swain's chair
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a seat consisting of a short flat board slung from ropes, used to support a man working on the side of a vessel or in its rigging.
boat train	0.
	syl	boat train
	pos	n.
	def	a train scheduled to take passengers to or from a particular ship.
Boa Vista	0.
	syl	Bo:a Vis+ta
	pron	Portuguese <1boa> <1vista>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Brazil, capital of the federal territory of Roraima, on the Rio Branco. Pop.: 37062 (1970).
Boaz	0.
	syl	Bo:az
	pron	<1b*u@z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a kinsman of Naomi, who married her daughter-in-law Ruth (Ruth 2-4); one of David's ancestors.
bob	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
bobs	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bobs
	pos	vb.
bobbing	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bob+bing
	pos	vb.
bobbed	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bobbed.
	pos	vb.
bob	H1.1.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move up and down repeatedly, as while floating in water.
bob	H1.2.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with a short abrupt movement, as of the head.
bob	H1.3.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a bow or curtsy).
	exam	1	the little girl bobbed before the visitor.
bob	H1.4.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to appear or emerge suddenly.
bob	H1.5.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by under, below, etc.
	def	to disappear suddenly, as beneath a surface.
bob	H1.6.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to attempt to get hold (of a floating or hanging object, esp. an apple) in the teeth as a game.
bob	H1.7.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a short abrupt movement, as of the head.
bob	H1.8.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick curtsy or bow.
bob	H1.9.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Changeringing.
	def	a particular set of changes.
bob	H1.10.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	short for {bobfloat}.
bob	ety	C14 bobbe bunch of flowers, perhaps of Celtic origin
bob	H2.1.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a hair style for women and children in which the hair is cut short evenly all round the head.
bob	H2.2.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a dangling or hanging object, such as the weight on a pendulum or on a plumb line.
bob	H2.3.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a polishing disc on a rotating spindle. It is usually made of felt, leather, etc., impregnated with an abrasive material.
bob	H2.4.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bob skate} or {bobsleigh}.
bob	H2.5.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a runner or pair of runners on a bobsled.
bob	H2.6.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a small knot of worms, maggots, etc., used as bait.
bob	H2.7.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short line of verse at the end of a stanza or preceding a rhyming quatrain (the wheel) at the end of a stanza.
bob	H2.8.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a refrain or burden with such a short line or lines.
bob	H2.9.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a docked tail, esp. of a horse.
bob	H2.10.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a hanging cluster, as of flowers or ribbons.
bobs	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bobs
	pos	vb.
bobbing	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bob+bing
	pos	vb.
bobbed	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bobbed.
	pos	vb.
bob	H2.11.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (the hair) in a bob.
bob	H2.12.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut short (something, esp. the tail of an animal); dock or crop.
bob	H2.13.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride on a bobsled.
bob	ety	C13 bobben to rap, beat; see #7bop %2
bobs	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bobs
	pos	vb.
bobbing	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bob+bing
	pos	vb.
bobbed	infl
	head	bob
	syl	bobbed.
	pos	vb.
bob	H3.1.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tap or cause to tap or knock lightly (against).
bob	H3.2.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a light knock; tap.
bob	ety	C19: of unknown origin
bob	infl
	syl	bob.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bob	H4.0.
	syl	bob
	pron	<bob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for a {shilling} or 5p.
bobbery	ety	C19: from Hindi b*_ap re, literally: oh father&!
bobberies	infl
	head	bobbery
	syl	bob+ber:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bobbery	1.
	syl	bob+ber:y
	pron	<1bob*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bobbery pack}. a mixed pack of hunting dogs, often not belonging to any of the hound breeds.
bobbery	2.
	syl	bob+ber:y
	pron	<1bob*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a noisy commotion.
bobbery	3.
	syl	bob+ber:y
	pron	<1bob*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	noisy or excitable.
bobbin	ety	C16: from Old French bobine, of unknown origin
bobbin	1.
	syl	bob+bin
	pron	<1bobin>
	pos	n.
	def	a spool or reel on which thread or yarn is wound, being unwound as required; spool; reel.
bobbin	2.
	syl	bob+bin
	pron	<1bobin>
	pos	n.
	def	narrow braid or cord used as binding or for trimming.
bobbin	3.
	syl	bob+bin
	pron	<1bobin>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a short bar and a length of string, used to control a wooden door latch.
bobbin	4.a.
	syl	bob+bin
	pron	<1bobin>
	pos	n.
	def	a spool on which insulated wire is wound to form the coil of a small electromagnetic device, such as a bell or buzzer.
bobbin	4.b.
	syl	bob+bin
	pron	<1bobin>
	pos	n.
	def	the coil of such a spool.
bobbinet	ety	C19: see #7bobbin, net %1
bobbinet	0.
	syl	bob+bi+net
	pron	<2bobi1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a netted fabric of hexagonal mesh, made on a lace machine.
bobbin lace	0.
	syl	bob+bin lace
	pos	n.
	def	lace made with bobbins rather than with needle and thread (needlepoint lace); pillow lace.
bobble	ety	C19: from #7bob %1 (vb.)
bobble	1.
	syl	bob+ble
	pron	<1bobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short jerky motion, as of a cork floating on disturbed water; bobbing movement.
bobble	2.
	syl	bob+ble
	pron	<1bobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tufted ball, usually for ornament, as on a knitted hat.
bobble	3.
	syl	bob+ble
	pron	<1bobL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small dangling ball or bundle. {~}
bobble	4.
	syl	bob+ble
	pron	<1bobL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to handle (something) ineptly; muff; bungle.
	exam	1	he bobbled the ball and lost the game.
bobby	ety	C19: from Bobby, after Robert P#7eel, who, as Home Secretary, set up the Metropolitan Police Force in 1828
bobbies	infl
	head	bobby
	syl	bob+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bobby	0.
	syl	bob+by
	pron	<1bobi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a British policeman.
bobby-dazzler	ety	C19: expanded form of dazzler something striking or attractive
bobby-dazzler	0.
	syl	bob:by-daz:zler
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	anything outstanding, striking, or showy, esp. an attractive girl.
bobby pin	0.
	syl	bob+by pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a metal hair pin bent in order to hold the hair in place.
bobby socks	0.
	syl	bob+by socks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ankle-length socks worn by teenage girls, esp. in the U.S. in the 1940s.
bobbysoxer	0.
	syl	bob:by+sox:er
	pron	<1bobi2soks*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an adolescent girl wearing bobby socks, esp. in the 1940s.
bobcat	ety	C19: from #7bob %2 (referring to its short tail)+#7cat 
bobcat	0.
	syl	bob+cat
	pron	<1bob2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American feline mammal, closely related to but smaller than the lynx, having reddish-brown fur with dark spots or stripes, tufted ears, and a short tail. Also called: {bay lynx}.
bobfloat	0.
	syl	bob+float
	pron	<1bob2fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a small buoyant float, usually consisting of a quill stuck through a piece of cork.
boblet	ety	C20: from #7bob %2+-#7let 
boblet	0.
	syl	bob+let
	pron	<1boblit>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-man bobsleigh.
Bobo-Dioulasso	0.
	syl	Bo:bo-Diou:las+so
	pron	<1b*ub*u> <dju:1l@s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Upper Volta. Pop.: 78478 (1970 est.).
bobol	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
bobol	1.
	syl	bo+bol
	pron	<1b^bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Caribbean.
	def	a fraud carried out by one or more persons with access to public funds in collusion with someone in a position of authority.
bobol	2.
	syl	bo+bol
	pron	<1b^bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Eastern Caribbean.
	def	to commit a bobol.
bobolink	ety	C18: of imitative origin
bobolink	0.
	syl	bob:o+link
	pron	<1bob*2liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an American songbird, the male of which has a white back and black underparts in the breeding season: family (American orioles). Also called (U.S.): {reedbird, ricebird}.
bobotie	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, probably from Malay
bobotie	0.
	syl	bo+bo+tie
	pron	<bu1buti>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African dish consisting of curried mincemeat with a topping of beaten egg baked to a crust.
bobowler	ety	of uncertain origin
bobowler	0.
	syl	bob+owl:er
	pron	<1bob2aul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	a large moth.
bob skate	ety	C20: from bob (sled) +#7skate %1
bob skate	0.
	syl	bob skate
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an ice skate with two parallel blades.
bobsleigh	ety	C19: #7bob %2#7+sleigh 
bobsleigh	1.
	syl	bob+sleigh
	pron	<1bob2slA>
	pos	n.
	def	a racing sledge for two or more people, with a steering mechanism enabling the driver to direct it down a steeply banked ice-covered run.
bobsleigh	2.a.
	syl	bob+sleigh
	pron	<1bob2slA>
	pos	n.
	def	a sleigh made of two short sledges joined one behind the other.
bobsleigh	2.b.
	syl	bob+sleigh
	pron	<1bob2slA>
	pos	n.
	def	one of these two short sledges.
bobsleigh	3.
	syl	bob+sleigh
	pron	<1bob2slA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride on a bobsleigh. {~} Also called (esp. U.S.): {bob+sled} (#!b$Ab@!sl$ed).
bobstay	0.
	syl	bob+stay
	pron	<1bob2stA>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong stay between a bowsprit and the stem of a vessel for holding down the bowsprit.
bobsy-die	ety	from C19 bob's a-dying 
bobsy-die	0.
	syl	bob:sy-die
	pron	<1bobzi2dI>
	pos	n.
	qual	N.Z. informal.
	def	fuss; confusion; pandemonium (esp. in the phrases {kick up bobsy-die, play bobsy-die}).
bobtail	1.
	syl	bob+tail
	pron	<1bob2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a docked or diminutive tail.
bobtail	2.
	syl	bob+tail
	pron	<1bob2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal with such a tail.
bobtail	3.
	syl	bob+tail
	pron	<1bob2tAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having the tail cut short. {~}
bobtail	4.
	syl	bob+tail
	pron	<1bob2tAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	to dock the tail of.
bobtail	5.
	syl	bob+tail
	pron	<1bob2tAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	to cut short; curtail.
bobwhite	ety	C19: of imitative origin
bobwhite	0.
	syl	bob+white
	pron	<1bob2wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown North American quail, the male of which has white markings on the head: a popular game bird.
bocage	ety	C17: from French, from Old French bosc; see #7boscage 
bocage	1.
	syl	bo+cage
	pron	<bo1ka:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooded countryside characteristic of northern France, with small irregular-shaped fields and many hedges and copses.
bocage	2.
	syl	bo+cage
	pron	<bo1ka:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	woodland scenery represented in ceramics.
Giovanni	infl
	head	Boccaccio
	syl	Gio:van:ni
	pron	<Jo1vanni>
	pos	n.
Boccaccio	0.
	syl	Boc:cac:cio
	pron	Italian <bok1katCo>
	pos	n.
	def	1313-75, Italian poet and writer, noted particularly for his (1353), a collection of 100 short stories. His other works include (??1338) and (1341).
Luigi	infl
	head	Boccherini
	syl	Lu:i:gi
	pron	<lu1EJi>
	pos	n.
Boccherini	0.
	syl	Boc:che:ri:ni
	pron	Italian <2bokkA1rEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1743-1805, Italian composer and cellist.
boccie	ety	from Italian bocce bowls, plural of boccia ball; see #7boss %2
bocci	infl
	head	boccie
	syl	boc+ci
	pron	<1boCE>
	pos	n.
bocce	infl
	head	boccie
	or	boccia
	syl	boc+ce
	pron	<1boCE>
	pos	n.
boccia	infl
	head	boccie
	or	bocce
	syl	boc+cia
	pron	<1boC*>
	pos	n.
boccie	0.
	syl	boc+cie
	pron	<1boCE>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian version of bowls played on a lawn shorter and narrower than a bowling green.
Umberto	infl
	head	Boccioni
	syl	Um:ber:to
	pron	<um1berto>
	pos	n.
Boccioni	0.
	syl	Boc:cio:ni
	pron	Italian <bot1Co:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1916, Italian painter and sculptor: principal theorist of the futurist movement.
Boche	ety	C20: from French, probably short?!ened from alboche German, from allemand German+ caboche pate
Boche	1.
	syl	Boche
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	usage	Derogatory slang. esp. in World Wars I and II
	def	a German, esp. a German soldier.
the	2.
	head	Boche
	syl	the.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	usage	Derogatory slang. esp. in World Wars I and II
	def	Germans collectively, esp. German soldiers regarded as the enemy.
Bochum	0.
	syl	Bo+chum
	pron	German <1bo:xum>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in West Germany, in W North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr Valley. Pop.: 338022 (1974 est.).
bock beer	ety	C19: from German Bock bier, literally: buck beer, name given through folk etymology to beer brewed in Einbeck, near Hanover
bock	alt
	head	bock beer
	or	bock beer
	syl	bock
	pron	<bok>
	pos	n.
bock beer	1.
	or	bock
	syl	bock beer
	pron	<bok>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	heavy dark strong beer.
bock beer	2.
	or	bock
	syl	bock beer
	pron	<bok>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	a light beer.
bod	ety	C18: short for #7body 
bod	0.
	syl	bod
	pron	<bod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fellow; chap.
	exam	1	he's a queer bod.
BOD	0.
	syl	B.O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	biochemical oxygen demand.
bode	ety	Old English bodian; related to Old Norse botha to proclaim, Old Frisian bodia to invite
bode	H1.1.
	syl	bode
	pron	<b*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be an omen of (good or ill, esp. of ill); portend; presage.
bode	H1.2.
	syl	bode
	pron	<b*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to predict; foretell.
bodement	sub
	head	bode
	syl	bode+ment
	pos	n.
bode	H2.0.
	syl	bode
	pron	<b*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of { {bide} (senses 1-3).}
bodega	ety	C19: from Spanish, ultimately from Greek apoth*_ek*_e storehouse, from apotithenai to store, put away
bodega	0.
	syl	bo+de:ga
	pron	<b*u1dEg*>, Spanish <bo1DA$Ga>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop selling wine and sometimes groceries, esp. in a Spanish-speaking country.
Bodensee	0.
	syl	Bo+den+see
	pron	<1bo:dN2zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for (Lake) {Constance}.
bodge	ety	C16: changed from #7botch 
bodge	0.
	syl	bodge
	pron	<boJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a mess of; botch.
bodger	ety	C20: from #7bodge 
bodger	0.
	syl	bodg+er
	pron	<1boJ*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	worthless or second-rate.
bodgie	ety	C20: from #7bodge 
bodgie	0.
	syl	bodg:ie
	pron	<1boJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an unruly or uncouth young man, esp. in the 1950s; teddy boy.
Bodh Gaya	0.
	syl	Bodh Ga:ya
	pron	<1bod> <g*1ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Buddh Gaya}.
Bodhisattva	ety	Sanskrit, literally: one whose essence is enlightenment, from bodhi enlightenment + sattva essence
Bodhisattva	0.
	syl	Bo+dhi+satt+va
	pron	<2b*udi1s@tv*>, <-w*>, <2bod-> <2b*udE1s^tv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Mahayana Buddhism
	def	a divine being worthy of nirvana who remains on the human plane to help men to salvation. Compare {Arhat}.
bodice	ety	C16: originally Scottish bodies, plural of #7body 
bodice	1.
	syl	bod+ice
	pron	<1bodis>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of a woman's dress, from the shoulder to the waist.
bodice	2.
	syl	bod+ice
	pron	<1bodis>
	pos	n.
	def	a tight-fitting corset worn laced over a blouse, as in certain European national costumes, or (formerly) as a woman's undergarment.
-bodied	0.
	syl	-bod:ied
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a body or bodies as specified.
	exam	1	able-bodied;
	exam	2	long-bodied;
	exam	3	many-bodied.
bodiless	0.
	syl	bod:i+less
	pron	<1bodilis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no body or substance; incorporeal or insubstantial.
bodily	1.
	syl	bod:i+ly
	pron	<1bodili>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or being a part of the human body. {~}
bodily	2.
	syl	bod:i+ly
	pron	<1bodili>
	pos	adj.
	def	by taking hold of the body.
	exam	1	he threw him bodily from the platform.
bodily	3.
	syl	bod:i+ly
	pron	<1bodili>
	pos	adj.
	def	in person; in the flesh.
bodkin	ety	C14: probably of Celtic origin; compare Gaelic biodag dagger
bodkin	1.
	syl	bod+kin
	pron	<1bodkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a blunt large-eyed needle used esp. for drawing tape through openwork.
bodkin	2.
	syl	bod+kin
	pron	<1bodkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dagger.
bodkin	3.
	syl	bod+kin
	pron	<1bodkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Print?!ing.
	def	a pointed steel tool used for extracting characters when correcting metal type.
bodkin	4.
	syl	bod+kin
	pron	<1bodkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a long ornamental hairpin.
Bodleian	ety	C17: named after Sir Thomas Bodley (1545-1613), English scholar who founded it in 1602
Bodleian	0.
	syl	Bod+lei+an
	pron	<bod1lE*n>, <1bodli->
	pos	n.
	def	the principal library of Oxford University: a copyright deposit library.
Bodmin	0.
	syl	Bod+min
	pron	<1bodmin>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW England, administrative centre of Cornwall, near {Bodmin Moor}, a granite upland rising to 420 m (1375 ft.). Pop.: 9204 (1971).
Bodoni	0.
	syl	Bo+do+ni
	pron	<b*1d*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of type designed by the Italian printer Giambattista {Bodoni} (1740-1813).
body	ety	Old English bodig; related to Old Norse buthkr box, Old High German botah body
bodies	infl
	head	body
	syl	bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
body	1.a.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire physical structure of an animal or human being. Related adj.: {corporeal}.
body	1.b.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	body odour.
body	2.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the trunk or torso, not including the limbs, head, or tail.
body	3.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dead human or animal; corpse.
body	4.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest or main part of anything.
	exam	1	the body of a vehicle;
	exam	2	the body of a plant.
body	5.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a separate or distinct mass of water or land.
body	6.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part; majority.
	exam	1	the body of public opinion was against the plan.
body	7.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the central part of a written work or document.
	exam	1	the body of a thesis as opposed to the footnotes.
body	8.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of individuals regarded as a single entity; group.
	exam	1	the student body;
	exam	2	they marched in a body to London.
body	9.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an object or substance that has three dimensions, a mass, and is distinguishable from surrounding objects.
body	10.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic full quality of certain wines, determined by the density and the content of alcohol or tannin.
	exam	1	a Burgundy has a heavy body.
body	11.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	substance or firmness, esp. of cloth.
body	12.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound box of a guitar, violin, or similar stringed instrument.
body	13.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a dress covering the body from the shoulders to the waist.
body	14.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {shank} (sense 11)}.
body	15.a.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the pigment contained in or added to paint, dye, etc.
body	15.b.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the opacity of a paint in covering a surface.
body	16.a.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a white filler mixed with pigments to make them opaque.
body	16.b.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; body colour.
	def	See also {gouache}.
body	17.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal or dialect word for a {person}.
keep body and soul together	18.
	head	body
	syl	keep body and soul together.
	def	to manage to keep alive; survive.
body	19.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the main reading matter of a book as distinct from headings, illustrations, appendices, etc..
	exam	1	the body text.
bodies	infl
	head	body
	syl	bod:ies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bodying	infl
	head	body
	syl	bod:y+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bodied	infl
	head	body
	syl	bod+ied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
body	20.
	syl	bod:y
	pron	<1bodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by forth
	def	to give a body or shape to.
body blow	0.
	syl	bod:y blow
	pos	n.
	def	a severe disappointment or setback.
	exam	1	un?!availability of funds was a body blow to the project.
body building	0.
	syl	bod:y build+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of performing regular exercises designed to make the muscles of the body conspicuous.
body cavity	0.
	syl	bod:y cav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the internal cavity of any multicellular animal that contains the digestive tract, heart, kidneys, etc. In vertebrates it develops from the coelom.
body-centred	0.
	syl	bod:y-cen:tred
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having a lattice point at the centre of each unit cell as well as at the corners. Compare {face-centred}.
bodycheck	1.
	syl	bod:y+check
	pron	<1bodi2Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	obstruction of another player.
bodycheck	2.
	syl	bod:y+check
	pron	<1bodi2Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	the act of blocking a charging opponent with the body.
bodycheck	3.
	syl	bod:y+check
	pron	<1bodi2Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver a bodycheck to (an opponent).
body corporate	0.
	syl	bod:y cor+po+rate
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a group of persons incorporated to carry out a specific enterprise. See { {corporation} (sense 1).}
bodyguard	0.
	syl	bod:y+guard
	pron	<1bodi2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a man or group of men who escort and protect someone, esp. a political figure.
body image	0.
	syl	bod:y im+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an individual's concept of his own body.
body language	0.
	syl	bod:y lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	the nonverbal imparting of information by means of conscious or subconscious bodily gestures, posture, etc.
body-line	0.
	syl	bod:y-line
	pos	adj.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	denoting or relating to fast bowling aimed at the batsman's body.
Body of Christ	0.
	syl	Bod:y of Christ
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian Church.
body polithe	infl
	head	body politic
	syl	bod:y pol:i+the.
	pos	n.
body politic	0.
	syl	bod:y pol:i+tic
	pos	n.
	def	the people of a nation or the nation itself considered as a political entity; the state.
body snatcher	0.
	syl	bod:y snatch+er
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who robbed graves and sold the corpses for dissection. &- {bod@.y snatch+ing}
body stocking	0.
	syl	bod:y stock+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a one-piece undergarment for women, usually of nylon, covering the torso.
bodywork	0.
	syl	bod:y+work
	pron	<1bodi2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the external shell of a motor vehicle.
Boehmite	ety	C20: from German B*"ohmit, after J. B*"ohm, 20th-century German scientist
Boehmite	0.
	syl	Boehm+ite
	pron	<1bR:mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey, red, or brown mineral that consists of alumina in rhombic crystalline form and occurs in bauxite. Formula: AlO(OH).
Boeotia	1.
	syl	Boe:o+ti:a
	pron	<bi1*uSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ancient Greece, northwest of Athens. It consisted of ten city-states, which formed the Boeotian League, led by Thebes: at its height in the 4th century #7b.c.
Boeotia	2.
	syl	Boe:o+ti:a
	pron	<bi1*uSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Voiotia}. &- {Boe@.#!o+ti@.an}
Boer	ety	C19: from Dutch #7boor 
Boer	1.a.
	syl	Bo:er
	pron	<bu*>, <1b*u*>, <bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a descendant of any of the Dutch or Huguenot colonists who settled in South Africa, mainly in Cape Colony, the Orange Free State, and the Transvaal.
Boer	1.b.
	syl	Bo:er
	pron	<bu*>, <1b*u*>, <bc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Boer farmer.
Boer War	0.
	syl	Bo:er War
	pos	n.
	def	either of two conflicts between Britain and the South African Boers, the first in 1881 when the Boers sought to regain the independence given up for British aid against the Zulus, the second in 1899, when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain.
Anicius Manlius Severinus	infl
	head	Boethius
	syl	A:nic:i:us Man:li:us Sev:e:ri:nus
	pron	<*1nisi*s> <1m@nli*s> <2sev*1rIn*s>
	pos	n.
Boethius	0.
	syl	Bo:e:thi:us
	pron	<b*u1ETi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??480-??524 #7a.d., Roman philosopher and statesman, noted particularly for his work He was accused of treason and executed by Theodoric.
boeuf bourguignon	ety	French: Burgundy beef
boeuf bourguignon	0.
	syl	boeuf bour+gui+gnon
	qual	French
	def	b$of burgi#!$j?~@$) a casserole of beef, vegetables, herbs, etc., cooked in red wine. Also called: {boeuf *`a la bourguignonne}.
boffin	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
boffin	0.
	syl	bof+fin
	pron	<1bofin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a scientist, esp. one carrying out military research.
Bofors gun	ety	C20: named after Bofors, Sweden, where it was first made
Bofors gun	0.
	syl	Bo+fors gun
	pron	<1b*uf*z>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic double-barrelled anti?!aircraft gun with 40 millimetre bore.
bog	ety	C13: from Gaelic bogach swamp, from bog soft
bog	1.
	syl	bog
	pron	<bog>
	pos	n.
	def	wet spongy ground consisting of decomposing vegetation, which ultimately forms peat.
bog	2.
	syl	bog
	pron	<bog>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of such ground.
bog	3.
	syl	bog
	pron	<bog>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or thing that prevents or slows progress or improvement.
bog	4.
	syl	bog
	pron	<bog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., Austral.
	def	a slang word for {lavatory} (sense 1).
bog	5.
	syl	bog
	pron	<bog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the act or an instance of defecating. {~} See also {bog down, bog in}.
boggy	sub
	head	bog
	syl	bog+gy
	pos	adj.
bogginess	sub
	head	bog
	syl	bog+gi+ness
	pos	n.
bogan	ety	of Algonquian origin
bogan	0.
	syl	bo+gan
	pron	<1b*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Canadian. esp. in the Maritime Provinces
	def	a sluggish side stream. Also called: {logan, pokelogan}.
Dirk	infl
	head	Bogarde
	syl	Dirk.
	pos	n.
Bogarde	0.
	syl	Bo:garde
	pron	<1b*uga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, British film actor: his films include (1963), (1967), and (1971).
Humphrey	infl
	head	Bogart
	syl	Hum:phrey
	pos	n.
Bogart	0.
	syl	Bo:gart
	pron	<1b*uga:t>
	pos	n.
	def	nicknamed 1899-1957, U.S. film actor: his films include (1941), (1941), (1942), (1951), and (1954).
bog asphodel	0.
	syl	bog as+pho+del
	pos	n.
	def	either of two liliaceous plants, of Europe or of North America, that grow in boggy places and have small yellow flowers and grasslike leaves.
Bo vgazkoy	0.
	syl	Bo++800077 *vgaz+k*"oy
	pron	Turkish <bc:1azk@oj>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Asia Minor: site of the ancient Hittite capital.
bogbean	0.
	syl	bog+bean
	pron	<1bog2bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {buckbean}.
bogs	infl
	head	bog down
	syl	bogs
	pos	adv.
bogging	infl
	head	bog down
	syl	bog+ging
	pos	adv.
bogged	infl
	head	bog down
	syl	bogged.
	pos	adv.
bog down	0.
	syl	bog down
	pos	vb.
	def	when to impede or be impeded physically or mentally.
bogey	ety	C19: probably related to {#7bug %2} and #7bogle ; compare #7bugaboo 
bogy	alt
	head	bogey
	or	bogey
	syl	bo:gy
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
bogey	H1.1.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil or mischievous spirit.
bogey	H1.2.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	something that worries or annoys.
bogey	H1.3.a.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard score for a hole or course, regarded as one that a good player should make.
bogey	H1.3.b.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a score of one stroke over par on a hole. Compare { {par} (sense 5).}
bogey	H1.4.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a piece of dried mucus discharged from the nose.
bogey	H1.5.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military slang.
	def	an unidentified or hostile aircraft.
bogey	H1.6.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a detective; policeman.
bogey	ety	C19: perhaps from a native Australian language
bogie	alt
	head	bogey
	or	bogey
	syl	bo+gie
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	vb.
	infl
	head	bogey
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral.
bogey	H2.1.
	or	bogie
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bathe or swim. {~}
bogey	H2.2.
	or	bogie
	syl	bo+gey
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	vb.
	def	a bathe or swim.
bogey hole	0.
	syl	bo+gey hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a natural pool used for swimming.
bogeymen	infl
	head	bogeyman
	syl	bo:gey+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bogeyman	0.
	syl	bo:gey+man
	pron	<1b*ugi2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, real or imaginary, used as a threat, esp. to children.
boggart	ety	perhaps from bog, variant of {#7bug %2}#7+ -#7ard 
boggart	0.
	syl	bog+gart
	pron	<1bog*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a ghost or poltergeist.
boggle	ety	C16: probably variant of #7bogle 
boggle	1.
	syl	bog+gle
	pron	<1bogL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to be surprised, confused, or alarmed (esp. in the phrase {the mind boggles) }.
boggle	2.
	syl	bog+gle
	pron	<1bogL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to hesitate or be evasive when confronted with a problem.
bogie	ety	C19: of unknown origin
bogy	alt
	head	bogie
	or	bogie
	syl	bo:gy
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
bogie	H1.1.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gie
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly o four or six wheels forming a pivoted support at either end of a railway coach. It provides flexibility on curves.
bogie	H1.2.
	or	bogy
	syl	bo+gie
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small railway truck of short wheelbase, used for conveying coal, ores, etc.
bogie	H2.0.
	syl	bo+gie
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bogey} %2.
bog in	1.
	syl	bog in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to start energeti?!cally on a task.
bog in	2.
	syl	bog in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to start eating; tuck in. {~} Also (prep.) : {bog into}.
bogle	ety	C16: from Scottish bogill, perhaps from Gaelic; compare Welsh bygel; see #7bug %2
bogle	0.
	syl	bo+gle
	pron	<1b*ugL>, <1bog->
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect or archaic word for {bogey} %1 (sense 1).
bog moss	0.
	syl	bog moss
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {peat moss}.
bog myrtle	0.
	syl	bog myr+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweet gale}.
Bognor Regis	0.
	syl	Bog+nor Re+gis
	pron	<1bogn*> <1rEJis>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in S England, in West Sussex on the English Channel. was added to the name after King George V's convalescence here in 1929. Pop.: 34389 (1971).
bog oak	0.
	syl	bog oak
	pos	n.
	def	oak or other wood preserved in peat bogs; bogwood.
bugong	alt
	head	bogong
	or	bogong
	syl	bu+gong
	pron	<1bu:2goG>
	pos	n.
bogong	0.
	or	bugong
	syl	bo+gong
	pron	<1b*u2goG>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible dark-coloured Australian noctuid moth,
Bogor	0.
	syl	Bo+gor
	pron	<1b*ugc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Indonesia, in W Java: botanical gardens and research institutions. Pop.: 195882 (1971). Former name: {Buitenzorg}.
bog orchid	0.
	syl	bog or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	an orchid, (or growing in sphagnum bogs in the N hemisphere. It has greenish-yellow flowers and its leaves bear a fringe of tiny bul?!bils.
Bogot'a	0.
	syl	Bo+go+t*'a
	pron	<2b*ug*1ta:>, Spanish <2bo$Go1ta>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Colombia, on a central plateau of the E Andes: originally the centre of Chibcha civilization; founded as a city in 1538 by the Spaniards. Pop.: 2855065 (1973).
bog-rush	0.
	syl	bog-rush
	pron	<1bog2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a blackish tufted cyperaceous plant, growing on boggy ground.
bogtrotter	0.
	syl	bog+trot:ter
	pron	<1bog2trot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory term for an Irishman, esp. an Irish peasant.
bogus	ety	C19: from bogus apparatus for making counterfeit money; perhaps related to #7bogie %1
bogus	0.
	syl	bo+gus
	pron	<1b*ug*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	spurious or counterfeit; not genuine.
	exam	1	a bogus note.
bogusly	sub
	head	bogus
	syl	bo+gus+ly
	pos	adv.
bogusness	sub
	head	bogus
	syl	bo+gus+ness
	pos	n.
bogwood	0.
	syl	bog+wood
	pron	<1bog2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bog oak}.
bogies	infl
	head	bogy
	syl	bo:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bogy	0.
	syl	bo:gy
	pron	<1b*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bogey} %1 or {bogie} %1.
boh	0.
	syl	boh
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	a variant spelling of {bo}.
bohea	ety	C18: from Chinese (Fukien dialect) bu-i, from Mandarin Chinese Wu-i Shan range of hills on which this tea was grown
bohea	0.
	syl	bo+hea
	pron	<b*u1hE>
	pos	n.
	def	a black Chinese tea, once regarded as the choicest, but now as an inferior grade.
Bohemia	1.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:a
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom of central Europe, surrounded by mountains: independent from the 9th to the 13th century; belonged to the Hapsburgs from 1526 until 1918.
Bohemia	2.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:a
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech-speaking part of W Czechoslovakia, formerly a province (1918-49). From 1939 until 1945 it formed part of the German protectorate of {Bohemia-Moravia}. Czech name: {*vCechy}. German name: {B*"oh+men} (#!b$o$:m$$n).
Bohemia	3.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:a
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a district frequented by unconventional people, esp. artists or writers.
Bohemian	1.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Bohemia, esp. of the old kingdom of Bohemia; a Czech.
Bohemian	2.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a person, esp. an artist or writer, who lives an unconventional life.
Bohemian	3.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech language.
Bohemian	4.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Bohemia, its people, or their language.
Bohemian	5.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconventional in appearance, behaviour, etc.
Bohemian Brethren	0.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an Breth+ren
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Protestant Christian sect formed in the 15th century from various Hussite groups, which rejected oaths and military service and advocated a pure and disciplined spiritual life. It was reorganized in 1722 as the Moravian Church. Also called: {Unitas Fratrem}.
Bohemian Forest	0.
	syl	Bo+he+mi:an For+est
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range between SW Czechoslovakia and SE West Germany. Highest peak: Arber, 1457 m (4780 ft.). Czech name: {*vCes+k*'y Les} (#!t#s$eski$: #!l$es). German name: {B*"oh+mer+wald} (#!b$o$:m$$r@!valt).
Bohemianism	0.
	syl	Bo+he+mi+an+ism
	pron	<b*u1hEmi*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	unconventional be?!haviour or appearance, esp. of an artist.
Karl	infl
	head	Bohm
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
Boehme	infl
	head	Bohme
	or	Bohm
	syl	Boeh:me
	pron	German <1b$o:m*>
	pos	n.
Bohm	infl
	head	Bohme
	or	Boehme
	syl	B*"ohm
	pron	<1ja:kcp>
	pos	n.
Jakob	infl
	head	Bohme
	syl	Ja:kob
	pron	<1ja:kcp>
	pos	n.
Bohme	0.
	syl	B*"oh:me
	pron	German <1b$o:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	1575-1624, German mystic.
Bohm flute	ety	C19: named after Theobald B*"ohm (1793-1881), its inventor
Bohm flute	0.
	syl	B*"ohm flute
	pos	n.
	def	a type of flute in which the holes are covered with keys; the standard type of modern flute.
Bohol	0.
	syl	Bo+hol
	pron	<b*u1hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of the central Philippines. Chief town: Tagbilaran. Pop.: 683297 (1970). Area: about 3900 sq. km (1500 sq. miles).
Niels (Henrik David)	infl
	head	Bohr
	syl	Niels (Henrik David)
	pron	<nA:ls>
	pos	n.
Bohr	0.
	syl	Bohr
	pron	<bc:>, Danish <bo:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1962, Danish physicist, who applied the quantum theory to Rutherford's model of the atom to explain spectral lines: Nobel prize for physics 1922.
Bohr theory	ety	C20: after N. B#7ohr 
Bohr theory	0.
	syl	Bohr the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a theory of atomic structure that explains the spectrum of hydrogen atoms. It assumes that the electron orbiting around the nucleus can exist only in certain energy states, a jump from one state to another being accompanied by the emission or absorption of a quantum of radiation.
bohunk	ety	C20: blend of Bo (hemian) +Hung (arian) , with alteration of g to k 
bohunk	0.
	syl	bo+hunk
	pron	<1b*u2h^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. derogatory slang.
	def	a labourer from east or central Europe.
Matteo Maria	infl
	head	Boiardo
	syl	Mat:te:o Ma:ri:a
	pron	<mat1te:o> <ma1ri:a>
	pos	n.
Boiardo	0.
	syl	Bo:iar:do
	pron	Italian <bo1jardo>
	pos	n.
	def	1434-94, Italian poet; author of the historical epic (1487).
boil	ety	C13: from Old French boillir, from Latin bull*_ire to bubble, from bulla a bubble
boil	H1.1.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change from a liquid to a gas, esp. by the application of heat.
boil	H1.2.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reach or cause to reach boiling point.
boil	H1.3.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook or be cooked by the process of boiling.
boil	H1.4.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bubble and be agitated like something boiling; seethe.
	exam	1	the ocean was boiling.
boil	H1.5.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be extremely angry or indignant (esp. in the phrase {make one's blood boil}) .
	exam	1	she was boiling at his dishonesty.
boil	H1.6.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to contain a boiling liquid.
	exam	1	the pot is boiling.
boil	H1.7.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or action of boiling (esp. in the phrases {on the boil, off the boil}) . {~} See also {boil away, boil down, boil off, boil over, boil up}.
boilable	sub
	head	boil
	syl	boil+a:ble
	pos	adj.
boilingly	sub
	head	boil
	syl	boil+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
boil	ety	Old English b*_yle; related to Old Norse beyla swelling, Old High German b*_ulla bladder, Gothic ufbauljan to inflate
boil	H2.0.
	syl	boil
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a red painful swelling with a hard pus-filled core caused by bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues, esp. at a hair follicle. Technical name: {furuncle}.
boil away	0.
	syl	boil a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cause (liquid) to evaporate completely by boiling or (of liquid) to evaporate completely.
boil down	1.
	syl	boil down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reduce or be reduced in quantity and usually altered in consistency by boiling.
	exam	1	to boil a liquid down to a thick glue.
boil down	2.a.
	syl	boil down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be the essential element in something.
boil down	2.b.
	syl	boil down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summarize; reduce to essentials.
Nicolas	infl
	head	Boileau
	syl	Ni:co:las
	pron	<nikc1la>
	pos	n.
Boileau	0.
	syl	Boi:leau
	pron	French <bwa1lo>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1636-1711, French poet and critic; author of satires, epistles, and (1674), in which he laid down the basic principles of French classical literature.
boiled shirt	0.
	syl	boiled shirt
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {dress shirt}.
boiled sweet	0.
	syl	boiled sweet
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hard sticky sweet of boiled sugar with any of various flavourings.
boiler	1.
	syl	boil+er
	pron	<1bcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed vessel or arrangement of enclosed tubes in which water is heated to supply steam to drive an engine or turbine or provide heat.
boiler	2.
	syl	boil+er
	pron	<1bcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic device burning solid fuel, gas, or oil, to provide hot water, esp. for central heating.
boiler	3.
	syl	boil+er
	pron	<1bcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tub for boiling laundry.
boiler	4.
	syl	boil+er
	pron	<1bcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough old chicken for cooking by boiling.
boilermaker	1.
	syl	boil:er+mak:er
	pron	<1bcil*2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works with metal in heavy industry; plater or welder.
boilermaker	2.
	syl	boil:er+mak:er
	pron	<1bcil*2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink of whisky mixed with beer or whisky followed by a beer chaser.
boilerplate	0.
	syl	boil:er+plate
	pron	<1bcil*2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of mild-steel plate used in the production of boiler shells.
boiler suit	0.
	syl	boil+er suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a work garment covering the entire body except for the head, hands, and feet.
boiling	0.
	syl	boil+ing
	pron	<1bciliG>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	very warm.
	exam	1	a boiling hot day.
boiling point	1.
	syl	boil+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which a liquid boils at a given pressure, usually atmospheric pressure at sea level; the temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure.
boiling point	2.
	syl	boil+ing point
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the condition of being angered or highly excited.
boiling-water reactor	0.
	syl	boil:ing-wa:ter re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor using water as coolant and moderator, steam being produced in the reactor itself. Abbrev.: {BWR}.
boil off	0.
	syl	boil off
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove or be removed (from) by boiling.
	exam	1	to boil off impurities.
boilover	0.
	syl	boil+o:ver
	pron	<1bcil2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a surprising result in a sport?!ing event, esp. in a horse race.
boil over	1.
	syl	boil o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to overflow or cause to overflow while boiling.
boil over	2.
	syl	boil o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burst out in anger or excitement.
	exam	1	she boiled over at the mention of his name.
boil up	0.
	syl	boil up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to make tea.
bois-brul'e	ety	French, literally: burnt wood
bois-brul'e	0.
	syl	bois-br*^u:l*'e
	pron	<2bwa:bru:1lA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a half-breed of Indian and White (usually French Canadian) ancestry; M*'etis. Also called: {Brule}.
Bois de Boulogne	0.
	syl	Bois de Bou+logne
	qual	French
	def	bwa d$$ bu#!l@$$j) a large park in W Paris, formerly a forest: includes the racecourses of Auteuil and Longchamp.
Boise City	alt
	head	Boise
	or	Boise
	syl	Boi+se Cit:y
	pron	<1bcizi>, <-si>
	pos	n.
Boise	0.
	or	Boise City
	syl	Boi+se
	pron	<1bcizi>, <-si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Idaho: the state capital. Pop.: 74990 (1970).
Bois-le-Duc	0.
	syl	Bois-le-Duc
	pron	<bwa l* 1dyk>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {'s Hertogenbosch}.
boisterous	ety	C13 boistuous, of unknown origin
boisterous	1.
	syl	bois+ter+ous
	pron	<1bcist*r*s>, <-str*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	noisy and lively; unrestrained or unruly.
boisterous	2.
	syl	bois+ter+ous
	pron	<1bcist*r*s>, <-str*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the wind, sea, etc.
	def	turbulent or stormy.
boisterously	sub
	head	boisterous
	syl	bois+ter+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
boisterousness	sub
	head	boisterous
	syl	bois+ter+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Arrigo	infl
	head	Boito
	syl	Ar:ri:go
	pron	<ar1rEgo>
	pos	n.
Boito	0.
	syl	Bo:i:to
	pron	Italian <1bc:ito>
	pos	n.
	def	1842-1918, Italian operatic composer and librettist, whose works include the opera (1868) and the librettos for Verdi's and
Bokassa I	0.
	syl	Bo:kas:sa I
	pron	<b*1k@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1921, emperor of the Central African Empire since 1977; president for life since 1972.
Bokhara	0.
	syl	Bo+kha+ra
	pron	<bu1xa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Bukhara}.
bokmakierie	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, imitative of its call
bokmakierie	0.
	syl	bok+ma+kie+rie
	pron	<2bokm*1ki*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a large yellow shrike, of southern Africa, known for its melodious song.
Bokmal	ety	Norwegian, literally: book language
Bokmal	0.
	syl	Bok+m*%al
	pron	Norwegian <1bu:k2mo:l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two official forms of written Norwegian, closely related to Danish. Also called: {Dano-Norwegian}. Formerly called: {Riksm*%al}. Compare {Nynorsk}.
Bol	0.
	syl	Bol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bolivia(n).
bola	ety	Spanish: ball, from Latin bulla knob
bolas	alt
	head	bola
	or	bola
	syl	bo+las
	pron	<1b*ul*s>
	pos	n.
bolas	infl
	head	bola
	or	bolases
	syl	bo:las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bolases	infl
	head	bola
	or	bolas
	syl	bo:las:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bola	0.
	or	bolas
	syl	bo:la
	pron	<1b*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a missile used by gauchos and Indians of South America, consisting of two or more heavy balls on a cord. It is hurled at a running quarry, such as an ox or emu, so as to entangle its legs.
Boland	0.
	syl	Bo+land
	pron	<1bu*lant>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of high altitude in the SW Cape Province of South Africa.
Bolan Pass	0.
	syl	Bo+lan Pass
	pron	<b*u1la:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain pass in W central Pakistan through the Brahui Range, between Sibi and Quetta, rising to 1800 m (5900 ft.).
bold	ety	Old English beald; related to Old Norse ballr dangerous, terrible, baldinn defiant, Old High German bald bold
bold	1.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	courageous, confident, and fearless; ready to take risks.
bold	2.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or requiring courage.
	exam	1	a bold plan.
bold	3.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	immodest or impudent.
	exam	1	she gave him a bold look.
bold	4.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	standing out distinctly; conspicuous.
	exam	1	a figure carved in bold relief.
bold	5.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	very steep.
	exam	1	the bold face of the cliff.
bold	6.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	imaginative in thought or expression.
	exam	1	the novel's bold plot.
bold	7.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	def	set in bold face.
bold	8.
	syl	bold
	pron	<b*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	short for {bold face}.
boldly	sub
	head	bold
	syl	bold+ly
	pos	adv.
boldness	sub
	head	bold
	syl	bold+ness
	pos	n.
bold face	1.
	syl	bold face
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a weight of type characterized by thick heavy lines, as the entry words in this dictionary. Compare {light face}.
boldface	infl
	head	bold face
	syl	bold+face.
	pos	adj.
bold face	2.
	syl	bold face
	pos	adj.
	usage	of type
	def	having this weight.
bole	ety	C14: from Old Norse bolr; related to Middle High German bole plank
bole	H1.0.
	syl	bole
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the trunk of a tree.
bole	ety	C13: from Late Latin b*_olus lump, from Greek b*_olos 
bolus	alt
	head	bole
	or	bole
	syl	bo+lus
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
bole	H2.1.
	or	bolus
	syl	bole
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish soft variety of clay used as a pigment.
bole	H2.2.
	or	bolus
	syl	bole
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate reddish-brown colour.
bolection	ety	C18: of unknown origin
bolection	0.
	syl	bo+lec+tion
	pron	<b*u1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a stepped moulding covering and projecting beyond the joint between two members having surfaces at different levels. Also called: {bilection}.
bolero	ety	C18: from Spanish; perhaps related to bola ball
boleros	infl
	head	bolero
	syl	bo+le:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bolero	1.
	syl	bo+le:ro
	pron	<b*1le*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish dance, often accompanied by the guitar and castanets, usually in triple time.
bolero	2.
	syl	bo+le:ro
	pron	<b*1le*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
bolero	3.
	syl	bo+le:ro
	pron	<also 1bol*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of short jacket not reaching the waist, worn by women.
boletus	ety	C17: from Latin: variety of mushroom, from Greek b*_olit*_es; perhaps related to Greek b*_olos lump
boletuses	infl
	head	boletus
	or	boleti
	syl	bo+le:tus:es
	pron	<-2tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boleti	infl
	head	boletus
	or	boletuses
	syl	bo+le:ti
	pron	<-2tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boletus	0.
	syl	bo+le:tus
	pron	<b*u1lEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any saprophytic basidiomycetous fungus of the genus having a brownish umbrella-shaped cap with spore-bearing tubes in the underside: family Many species are edible.
Anne	infl
	head	Boleyn
	syl	Anne.
	pos	n.
Boleyn	0.
	syl	Bo:leyn
	pron	<bu1lin>, <1bulin>
	pos	n.
	def	1507-36, second wife of Henry VIII of England; mother of Elizabeth I. She was executed on a charge of adultery.
bolide	ety	C19: from French, from bolis missile; see #7ballista 
bolide	0.
	syl	bo+lide
	pron	<1b*ulId>, <-lid>
	pos	n.
	def	a large exceptionally bright meteor that often explodes. Also called: {fireball}.
Bolingbroke	1.
	syl	Bol:ing:broke
	pron	<1boliG2bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	the surname of {Henry IV} of England.
Henry St John	2.
	head	Bolingbroke
	syl	Hen:ry St. John
	def	1st Viscount Bolingbroke. 1678-1751, English politician; fled to France in 1714 and acted as secretary of state to the Old Pretender; returned to England in 1723. His writings include (1733-34) and (1738).
bolivar	ety	named after Simon B#7olivar 
bolivars	infl
	head	bolivar
	or	bolivares
	syl	bol:i+vars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bolivares	infl
	head	bolivar
	or	bolivars
	syl	bol:i+var:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bolivar	0.
	syl	bol:i+var
	pron	<1boli2va:>, Spanish <bo1li$Bar>
	pos	n.
	usage	-$Bares
	def	the standard monetary unit of Venezuela, equal to 100 centimos.
Simon	infl
	head	Bolivar
	syl	Si:mon
	pron	<si1mon>
	pos	n.
Bolivar	0.
	syl	Bol:i:var
	pron	<1boli2va:>, Spanish <bo1li$Bar>
	pos	n.
	def	1783-1830, South American soldier and liberator. He drove the Spaniards from Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru and hoped to set up a republican confederation, but was prevented by separatist movements in Venezuela and Colombia (1829-30). Upper Peru became a separate state and was called Bolivia in his honour.
Bolivia	0.
	syl	Bo+liv:i:a
	pron	<b*1livi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland republic in central S America: original Aymar*'a Indian population conquered by the Incas in the 13th century; colonized by Spain from 1538; became a republic in 1825; consists of low plains in the east, with ranges of the Andes rising to over 6400 m (21000 ft.) and the Altiplano, a plateau averaging 3900 m (13000 ft.) in the west; contains some of the world's highest inhabited regions; important producer of tin and other minerals. Official languages: Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: La Paz. Pop.: 5063000 (1971 est.). Area: 1098580 sq. km (424260 sq. miles).
Bolivian	sub
	head	Bolivia
	syl	Bo+1liv+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
bolivianos	infl
	head	boliviano
	syl	bo+li+vi:a+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boliviano	0.
	syl	bo+li+vi:a+no
	pron	<b*u2livE1a:n*u>, Spanish <2boli1$Bjano>
	pos	n.
	def	See {peso boliviano}.
boll	ety	C13: from Dutch bolle; related to Old English bolla #7bowl %1
boll	0.
	syl	boll
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of such plants as flax and cotton, consisting of a rounded capsule containing the seeds.
Boll	0.
	syl	B*"oll
	qual	German
	def	b@ol) {Hein@.rich} (#!ha$Inr$I*,c). born 1917, German novelist and short-story writer; his novels include (1971): Nobel prize for literature (1972).
bollard	ety	C14: perhaps from #7bole %1#7+ -#7ard 
bollard	1.
	syl	bol+lard
	pron	<1bola:d>, <1bol*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wooden or metal post mounted on a wharf, quay, etc., used for securing mooring lines.
bollard	2.
	syl	bol+lard
	pron	<1bola:d>, <1bol*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small post or marker placed on a kerb or traffic island to make it conspicuous to motorists.
bollard	3.
	syl	bol+lard
	pron	<1bola:d>, <1bol*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	an outcrop of rock or pillar of ice that may be used to belay a rope.
bollocks	ety	Old English beallucas, diminutive (pl.) of beallu (unattested); see #7ball %1
ballocks	infl
	head	bollocks
	or	bollix
	syl	bal+locks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bollix	infl
	head	bollocks
	or	ballocks
	syl	bol+lix
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	infl
	head	bollocks
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Taboo slang.
bollocks	1.
	syl	bol+locks
	pron	<1bol*ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {testicles}.
bollocks	2.
	syl	bol+locks
	pron	<1bol*ks>
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance, disbelief, etc. {~} (usually foll. by
bollocks	3.
	syl	bol+locks
	pron	<1bol*ks>
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
	def	to muddle or botch.
boll weevil	0.
	syl	boll wee+vil
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish weevil, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, whose larvae live in and destroy cotton bolls. See also { {weevil} (sense 1).}
bollworm	0.
	syl	boll+worm
	pron	<1b*ul2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various moth caterpillars, such as (or ({pink bollworm}) , that feed on and destroy cotton bolls.
bolo	ety	Philippine Spanish, probably from a native word
bolos	infl
	head	bolo
	syl	bo:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bolo	0.
	syl	bo:lo
	pron	<1b*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large single-edged knife, originating in the Philippines.
Bologna	0.
	syl	Bo+lo+gna
	pron	<b*1l*unj*>, Italian <bo1lo$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, at the foot of the Apennines: became a free city in the Middle Ages; university (1088). Pop.: 491330 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Bononia}. &- {Bo+lo+gnese} (@!b$Al$$#!ni$:z, -#!ne$Iz)
bologna sausage	0.
	syl	bo+lo+gna sau+sage
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a large smoked sausage made of seasoned mixed meats. Also called: {baloney, boloney, polony}.
bolometer	ety	C19: from bol-, from Greek bol*_e ray of light, stroke, from ballein to throw+-#7meter 
bolometer	0.
	syl	bo+lom+e:ter
	pron	<b*u1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensitive instrument for measuring radiant energy by the increase in the resistance of an electrical conductor.
bolometric	sub
	head	bolometer
	syl	bo+lo+met+ric
	pron	<2b*ul*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
bolometrically	sub
	head	bolometer
	syl	bo+lo+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
boloney	0.
	syl	bo+lo+ney
	pron	<b*1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bologna sausage}.
Bolshevik	ety	C20: from Russian Bol'shevik majority, from bol'shoi great; from the fact that this group formed a majority of the Russian Social Democratic Party in 1903 &- #!Bol+she+@!vism n. &- #!Bol+she+@!vist adj., n. &- @!Bol+she+#!vis+tic adj.
Bolsheviks	infl
	head	Bolshevik
	or	Bolsheviki
	syl	Bol+she+viks
	pron	<-1vEki>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bolsheviki	infl
	head	Bolshevik
	or	Bolsheviks
	syl	Bol+she+vi+ki
	pron	<-1vEki>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bolshevik	1.
	syl	Bol+she+vik
	pron	<1bolSi2vik>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Russian Communist. Compare {Menshevik}.
Bolshevik	2.
	syl	Bol+she+vik
	pron	<1bolSi2vik>
	pos	n.
	def	any Communist.
Bolshevik	3.
	syl	Bol+she+vik
	pron	<1bolSi2vik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal and derogatory.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any political radical, esp. a revolutionary.
bolshie	ety	C20: shortened from B#7olshevik 
bolshy	alt
	head	bolshie
	or	bolshie
	syl	bol+shy
	pron	<1bolSi>
bolshie	1.
	or	bolshy
	syl	bol+shie
	pron	<1bolSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	difficult to manage; rebellious.
bolshie	2.
	or	bolshy
	syl	bol+shie
	pron	<1bolSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	politically radical or left-wing. {~} {+shies}.
bolshie	3.
	or	bolshy
	syl	bol+shie
	pron	<1bolSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.; Derogatory.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any political radical.
bolson	ety	C19: from American Spanish bols*'on, from Spanish bolsa purse, from Late Latin bursa bag; see #7purse 
bolson	0.
	syl	bol+son
	pron	<b*ul1s*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	a desert valley surrounded by mountains, with a shallow lake at the centre.
bolster	ety	Old English bolster; related to Old Norse bolstr, Old High German bolstar, Dutch bulster 
bolster	1.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to support or reinforce; strengthen.
	exam	1	to bolster morale.
bolster	2.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prop up with a pillow or cushion.
bolster	3.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add padding to.
	exam	1	to bolster a dress.
bolster	4.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a long narrow pillow or cushion.
bolster	5.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any pad or padded support.
bolster	6.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a short horizontal length of timber fixed to the top of a post to increase the bearing area and reduce the span of the supported beam.
bolster	7.
	syl	bol+ster
	pron	<1b*ulst*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a cold chisel having a broad blade splayed towards the cutting edge, used for cutting stone slabs, etc.
bolsterer	sub
	head	bolster
	syl	bol+ster+er
	pos	n.
bolsteringly	sub
	head	bolster
	syl	bol+ster+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bolt	ety	Old English bolt arrow; related to Old High German bolz bolt for a crossbow &- #!bolt+er n.
bolt	H1.1.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar that can be slid into a socket to lock a door, gate, etc.
bolt	H1.2.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar or rod that forms part of a locking mechanism and is moved by a key or a knob.
bolt	H1.3.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal rod or pin that has a head at one end and a screw thread at the other to take a nut.
bolt	H1.4.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a sliding bar in a breech-loading firearm that ejects the empty cartridge, replaces it with a new one, and closes the breech.
bolt	H1.5.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a flash of lightning.
a bolt from the blue	6.
	head	bolt
	syl	a bolt from the blue.
	def	a sudden, unexpected, and usually unwelcome event.
bolt	H1.7.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden start or movement, esp. in order to escape.
	exam	1	they made a bolt for the door.
bolt	H1.8.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	an unexpected or sudden happening.
bolt	H1.9.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sudden desertion, esp. from a political party.
bolt	H1.10.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a roll of something, such as cloth, wallpaper, etc.
bolt	H1.11.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrow, esp. for a crossbow.
shoot one's bolt	12.
	head	bolt
	syl	shoot one's bolt.
	def	to exhaust one's efforts.
	exam	1	the runner had shot his bolt.
bolt	H1.13.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure or lock with or as with a bolt or bolts.
	exam	1	bolt your doors.
bolt	H1.14.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eat hurriedly.
	exam	1	don't bolt your food.
bolt	H1.15.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from or out
	def	to move or jump suddenly.
	exam	1	he bolted from the chair.
bolt	H1.16.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a horse
	def	to start hurriedly and run away without warning.
bolt	H1.17.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to roll or make (cloth, wallpaper, etc.) into bolts.
bolt	H1.18.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to desert (a political party, etc.).
bolt	H1.19.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of cultivated plants
	def	to produce flowers and seeds prematurely.
bolt	H1.20.
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	adv.
	def	stiffly, firmly, or rigidly (archaic except in the phrase {bolt upright}) .
bolt	ety	C13: from Old French bulter, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German b*_util bag
boult	alt
	head	bolt
	or	bolt
	syl	boult
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bolt	H2.1.
	or	boult
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (flour, a powder, etc.) through a sieve.
bolt	H2.2.
	or	boult
	syl	bolt
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine and separate.
bolter	sub
	head	bolt
	syl	bolt+er
	pos	n.
bolter	1.
	syl	bolt+er
	pron	<1b*ult*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an outsider in a contest or race.
bolter	2.
	syl	bolt+er
	pron	<1b*ult*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.; Archaic.
	def	an escaped convict; bushranger.
bolt hole	0.
	syl	bolt hole
	pos	n.
	def	a way of escape from danger.
Bolton	0.
	syl	Bol+ton
	pron	<1b*ult*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, in Greater Manchester: centre of the woollen trade since the 14th century; later important for cotton. Pop.: 153977 (1971).
boltonia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after James Bolton, C18 English botanist
boltonia	0.
	syl	bol+to+ni:a
	pron	<b*ul1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American plant of the genus having daisy-like flowers with white, violet, or pinkish rays: family (composites).
boltrope	0.
	syl	bolt+rope
	pron	<1b*ult2r*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rope sewn to the foot or luff of a sail to strengthen it.
Ludwig	infl
	head	Boltzmann
	syl	Lud:wig
	pron	<1lu:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
Boltzmann	0.
	syl	Boltz:mann
	pron	German <1bcltsman>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1906, Austrian physicist. He established the principle of the equipartition of energy and developed the kinetic theory of gases with J. C. Maxwell.
Boltzmann constant	0.
	syl	Boltz:mann con+stant
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the ratio of the gas constant to the Avogadro constant, equal to 1.380622#M10%#-%2%3 joule per kelvin. Symbol.
	exam	1	k
bolus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek b*_olos clod, lump
boluses	infl
	head	bolus
	syl	bo+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bolus	1.
	syl	bo+lus
	pron	<1b*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round soft mass, esp. of chewed food.
bolus	2.
	syl	bo+lus
	pron	<1b*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pill or tablet used in veterinary and clinical medicine.
bolus	3.
	syl	bo+lus
	pron	<1b*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bole%2}.
Bolzano	0.
	syl	Bol+za+no
	pron	Italian <bol1tsa:no>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Italy, in Trentino-Alto Adige: belonged to Austria until 1919. Pop.: 107277 (1975 est.). German name: {Bozen}.
boma	ety	C19: from Swahili
boma	1.
	syl	bo:ma
	pron	<1bcma>
	pos	n.
	usage	in central and E Africa
	def	an enclosure, esp. a palisade or fence of thorn bush, set up to protect a camp, herd of animals, etc.
boma	2.a.
	syl	bo:ma
	pron	<1bcma>
	pos	n.
	usage	in central and E Africa
	def	a police post.
boma	2.b.
	syl	bo:ma
	pron	<1bcma>
	pos	n.
	usage	in central and E Africa
	def	a magistrate's office.
bomb	ety	C17: from French bombe, from Italian bomba, probably from Latin bombus a booming sound, from Greek bombos, of imitative origin; compare Old Norse bumba drum
bomb	1.a.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow projectile containing explosive, incendiary, or other destructive substance, esp. one carried by aircraft.
bomb	1.b.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	bomb disposal;
	exam	2	a bomb bay.
bomb	1.c.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a bombload;
	exam	2	bombproof.
bomb	2.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	def	any container filled with explosive.
	exam	1	a car bomb;
	exam	2	a letter bomb.
the bomb	3.
	head	bomb
	syl	the bomb.
	def	a hydrogen or atom bomb considered as the ultimate destructive weapon.
bomb	4.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	def	a round or pear-shaped mass of volcanic rock, solidified from molten lava that has been thrown into the air.
bomb	5.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a container for radioactive material, applied therapeutically to any part of the body.
	exam	1	a cobalt bomb.
bomb	6.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a large sum of money (esp. in the phrase {make a bomb}) .
bomb	7.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a disastrous failure.
	exam	1	the new play was a total bomb.
bomb	8.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an old or dilapidated motor car.
like a bomb	9.
	head	bomb
	syl	like a bomb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	with great speed or success; very well (esp. in the phrase {go like a bomb}) .
bomb	10.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attack with or as if with a bomb or bombs; drop bombs (on).
bomb	11.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by off, along, etc.
	def	to move or go very quickly.
bomb	12.
	syl	bomb
	pron	<bom>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to fail disastrously; be a flop.
	exam	1	the new play bombed.
bombacaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Bomb*_ac*_aceae, from Medieval Latin bomb*_ax cotton, from Latin bombyx silkworm, silk, from Greek bombux 
bombacaceous	0.
	syl	bom+ba+ca+ceous
	pron	<2bomb*1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical trees, including the kapok tree and baobab, that have very thick stems, often with water-storing tissue.
bombard	ety	C15: from Old French bombarder to pelt, from bombarde stone-throwing cannon, probably from Latin bombus booming sound; see #7bomb 
bombard	1.
	syl	bom+bard
	pron	<bom1ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack with concentrated artillery fire or bombs.
bombard	2.
	syl	bom+bard
	pron	<bom1ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack with vigour and persis?!tence.
	exam	1	the boxer bombarded his opponent with blows to the body.
bombard	3.
	syl	bom+bard
	pron	<bom1ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack verbally, esp. with questions.
	exam	1	the journalists bombarded her with questions.
bombard	4.
	syl	bom+bard
	pron	<bom1ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to direct high-energy particles or photons against (atoms, nuclei, etc.), esp. to produce ions or nuclear transformations.
bombard	5.
	syl	bom+bard
	pron	<1bomba:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an ancient type of cannon that threw stone balls.
bombardment	sub
	head	bombard
	syl	bom+1bard+ment
	pos	n.
bombardier	ety	C16: from Old French: one directing a bombard; see #7bombard 
bombardier	1.
	syl	bom+bar+dier
	pron	<2bomb*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the member of a bomber aircrew responsible for aiming and releasing the bombs.
bombardier	2.
	syl	bom+bar+dier
	pron	<2bomb*1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an ordinary soldier in the Royal Artillery.
bombardier	3.
	syl	bom+bar+dier
	pron	<2bomb*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bombardier beetle}. any of various small carabid beetles of the genus esp. of Europe, which defend themselves by ejecting a jet of volatile fluid.
bombardier	4.
	syl	bom+bar+dier
	pron	<2bomb*1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a snow tractor, usually having caterpillar tracks at the rear and skis at the front.
bombardon	ety	C19: from Italian bombardone; see #7bombard 
bombardon	1.
	syl	bom+bar+don
	pron	<1bomb*d*n>, <bom1ba:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a brass instrument of the tuba type, similar to a sousaphone.
bombardon	2.
	syl	bom+bar+don
	pron	<1bomb*d*n>, <bom1ba:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16-foot bass reed stop on an organ.
bombast	ety	C16: from Old French bombace, from Medieval Latin bomb*_ax cotton; see #7bombacaceous  &- bom+#!bas+tic adj. &- bom+#!bas+ti+cal+ly adv.
bombast	1.
	syl	bom+bast
	pron	<1bomb@st>
	pos	n.
	def	pompous and grandiloquent language.
bombast	2.
	syl	bom+bast
	pron	<1bomb@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	material used for padding.
Bombay	0.
	syl	Bom+bay
	pron	<bom1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W India, capital of Maharashtra state, on the Arabian Sea: India's largest city; ceded by Portugal to England in 1661 and of major importance in British India; commercial and industrial centre, esp. for cotton. Pop.: 5970575 (1971).
Bombay duck	ety	C19: changed from bombil (see #7bummalo) through association with Bombay, from which it was exported
Bombay duck	0.
	syl	Bom+bay duck
	pos	n.
	def	a teleost fish, that resembles and is related to the lizard fishes: family It is eaten dried with curry dishes as a savoury. Also called: {bummalo}.
bombazine	ety	C16: from Old French bombasin, from Latin bomb*_ycinus silken, from bombyx silkworm, silk; see #7bombacaceous 
bombasine	alt
	head	bombazine
	or	bombazine
	syl	bom+ba+sine
	pron	<2bomb*1zEn>, <1bomb*2zEn>
	pos	n.
bombazine	0.
	or	bombasine
	syl	bom+ba+zine
	pron	<2bomb*1zEn>, <1bomb*2zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a twilled fabric, esp. one with a silk warp and worsted weft, formerly worn dyed black for mourning.
bomb calorimeter	0.
	syl	bomb cal:o+rim+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a device for determining heats of combustion by igniting a sample in a high pressure of oxygen in a sealed vessel and measuring the resulting rise in temperature: used for measuring the calorific value of foods.
bombe	ety	French, literally: #7bomb ; from its rounded shape
bombe	1.
	syl	bombe
	pron	<bomb>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bombe glac*'ee}. a dessert of ice cream lined or filled with custard, cake crumbs, etc.
bombe	2.
	syl	bombe
	pron	<bomb>
	pos	n.
	def	a mould shaped like a bomb in which this dessert is made.
bomb'e	ety	French, literally: bomb-shaped, from bombe #7bomb 
bomb'e	0.
	syl	bom+b*'e
	pron	<bom1bA>, French <b?~c1bA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of furniture
	def	having a projecting swollen shape.
bomber	1.
	syl	bomb+er
	pron	<1bom*>
	pos	n.
	def	a military aircraft designed to carry out bombing missions.
bomber	2.
	syl	bomb+er
	pron	<1bom*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plants bombs.
bomber	3.
	syl	bomb+er
	pron	<1bom*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navy slang.
	def	a Polaris submarine.
bombing run	0.
	syl	bomb+ing run
	pos	n.
	def	an approach by a bomber to a target.
bombora	ety	from a native Australian language
bombora	0.a.
	syl	bom+bor:a
	pron	<bom1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a submerged reef.
bombora	0.b.
	syl	bom+bor:a
	pron	<bom1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a turbulent area of sea over such a reef.
bomb out	0.
	syl	bomb out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive)
	def	to make homeless by bombing.
	exam	1	24 families in this street have been bombed out.
bombshell	1.
	syl	bomb+shell
	pron	<1bom2Sel>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a bomb or artillery shell.
bombshell	2.
	syl	bomb+shell
	pron	<1bom2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a shocking or unwelcome surprise.
	exam	1	the news of his death was a bombshell.
bombshell	3.
	syl	bomb+shell
	pron	<1bom2Sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an attractive girl or woman (esp. in the phrase {blonde bombshell}) .
bombsight	0.
	syl	bomb+sight
	pron	<1bom2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical or electronic device in an aircraft for aiming bombs.
bomb site	0.
	syl	bomb site
	pos	n.
	def	an area where the buildings have been destroyed by bombs.
bombycid	ety	C19: from Latin bombyx silkworm
bombycid	1.
	syl	bom+by+cid
	pron	<1bombisid>
	pos	n.
	def	any moth, including the silkworm moth, of the family most of which occur in Africa and SE Asia.
bombycid	2.
	syl	bom+by+cid
	pron	<1bombisid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
Mbomu	alt
	head	Bomu
	or	Bomu
	syl	Mbo+mu
	pron	<M1b*umu:>
	pos	n.
Bomu	0.
	or	Mbomu
	syl	Bo:mu
	pron	<1b*umu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Africa, rising in the SE Central African Empire and flowing west into the Uele River, forming the Ubangi River. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
Bon	ety	from Japanese bon bowl, lantern
Bon	H1.1.
	syl	Bon
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Feast} {Festival) of Lanterns}. an annual festival celebrated by Japanese Buddhists.
Bon	H1.2.a.
	syl	Bon
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the pre-Buddhist priests of Tibet or one such priest.
Bon	H1.2.b.
	syl	Bon
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	their religion.
Cape	infl
	head	Bon
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Bon	H2.0.
	syl	Bon
	pron	<bon>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of NE Tunisia.
Mount	infl
	head	Bona
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Bona	0.
	syl	Bo:na
	pron	<1b*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S Alaska, in the Wrangell Mountains. Height: 5005 m (16420 ft.).
bona fide	ety	C16: from Latin
bona fide	1.
	syl	bo:na fi:de
	pron	<1b*un*> <1fIdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	real or genuine.
	exam	1	a bona fide manuscript.
bona fide	2.
	syl	bo:na fi:de
	pron	<1b*un*> <1fIdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	undertaken in good faith.
	exam	1	a bona fide agreement.
bona fides	ety	Latin
bona fides	0.
	syl	bo:na fi+des
	pron	<1b*un*> <1fIdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	good faith; honest intention.
Bonaire	0.
	syl	Bon+aire
	pron	<bon1e*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S West Indies, in the E Netherlands Antilles: one of the Windward Islands. Chief town: Kralendijk. Pop.: 8181 (1972 est.). Area: about 260 sq. km (100 sq. miles).
bonanza	ety	C19: from Spanish, literally: calm sea, hence, good luck, from Medieval Latin bonacia, from Latin bonus good+ malacia dead calm, from Greek malakia softness
bonanza	1.
	syl	bo+nan+za
	pron	<b*1n@nz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a source, usually sudden and unexpected, of luck or wealth.
bonanza	2.
	syl	bo+nan+za
	pron	<b*1n@nz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mine or vein rich in ore.
Bonaparte	1.
	syl	Bo:na:parte
	pron	<1b*un*2pa:t>, French <bcna1part>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Napoleon}.
J'erome	2.
	head	Bonaparte
	syl	J*'e:r*^ome
	pron	<ZA1ro:m>
	def	brother of Napoleon I. 1784-1860, king of Westphalia (1807-13).
Joseph	3.
	head	Bonaparte
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<Zo1zef>
	def	brother of Napoleon I. 1768-1844, king of Naples (1806-08) and of Spain (1808-13).
Lucien	5.
	head	Bonaparte
	syl	Lu:cien
	pron	<ly1sj?~e>
	def	brother of Napoleon I. 1775-1840, prince of Canino.
Bonapartism	1.
	syl	Bo+na+part+ism
	pron	<1b*un*2pa:tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a political system resembling the rule of Napoleon I: centralized government by a military dictator, who enjoys popular support given expression in plebiscites.
Bonapartism	2.
	syl	Bo+na+part+ism
	pron	<1b*un*2pa:tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in France
	def	support for the government or dynasty of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Bonapartist	sub
	head	Bonapartism
	syl	Bo+na+2part+ist
	pos	n.
bona vacantia	0.
	syl	bo:na va+can+ti:a
	pron	<1b*un*> <v*1k@nti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	unclaimed goods.
Bonaventure	alt
	head	Bonaventura
	or	Bonaventura
	syl	Bon:a:ven:ture
	pron	<1bon*?!2venC*>
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	Bonaventura
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Bonaventura	0.
	or	Bonaventure
	syl	Bon:a:ven:tu:ra
	pron	<2bon*?!ven1tju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1221-74, Italian Franciscan monk, mystic, theologian, and philosopher; author of a and Feast day: July 14.
bonbon	ety	C19: from French, originally a children's word from bon good
bonbon	0.
	syl	bon+bon
	pron	<1bonbon>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet.
bonce	ety	C19 (originally: a type of large playing marble): of unknown origin
bonce	0.
	syl	bonce
	pron	<bons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the head.
bond	ety	C13: from Old Norse band; see {#7band %2}
bond	1.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	something that binds, fastens, or holds together, such as a chain or rope.
bond	2.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something that brings or holds people together; tie.
	exam	1	a bond of friendship.
bond	3.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	something that restrains or imprisons; captivity or imprisonment.
bond	4.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	something that governs behaviour; obligation; duty.
bond	5.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	a written or spoken agreement, esp. a promise.
	exam	1	marriage bond.
bond	6.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	adhesive quality or strength.
bond	7.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	a certificate of debt issued in order to raise funds. It carries a fixed rate of interest and is repayable with or without security at a specified future date.
bond	8.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a written acknowl?!edgment of an obligation to pay a sum or to perform a contract.
bond	9.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance, U.S.
	def	a policy guaranteeing payment of a stated sum to an employer in compensation for financial losses incurred through illegal or unauthorized acts of an employee.
bond	10.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various arrangements of bricks or stones in a wall in which they overlap so as to provide strength.
bond	11.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	See {chemical bond}.
bond	12.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bond paper}.
in bond	13.
	head	bond
	syl	in bond.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	deposited in a bonded warehouse.
bond	14.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to hold or be held together, as by a rope or an adhesive; bind; connect.
bond	15.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put or hold (goods) in bond.
bond	16.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to place under bond.
bond	17.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to issue bonds on; mortgage.
bond	18.
	syl	bond
	pron	<bond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange (bricks, etc.) in a bond.
bondage	1.
	syl	bond+age
	pron	<1bondiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	slavery or serfdom; servitude.
bondage	2.
	syl	bond+age
	pron	<1bondiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {villeinage}. (in medieval Europe) the condition and status of unfree peasants who provided labour and other services for their lord in return for holdings of land.
bonded	1.
	syl	bond+ed
	pron	<1bondid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	consisting of, secured by, or operating under a bond or bonds.
bonded	2.
	syl	bond+ed
	pron	<1bondid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	deposited in a bonded warehouse; placed or stored in bond.
bonded warehouse	0.
	syl	bond+ed ware+house
	pos	n.
	def	a warehouse in which imported goods are deposited until they are re-exported or duty is paid.
bondholder	0.
	syl	bond+hold:er
	pron	<1bond2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner of one or more bonds issued by a company or other institution.
bondmaid	0.
	syl	bond+maid
	pron	<1bond2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried female serf or slave.
bond paper	0.
	syl	bond pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a superior quality of strong white paper, used esp. for writing and typing.
bondservant	0.
	syl	bond+ser:vant
	pron	<1bond2sR:v*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a serf or slave.
bondsmen	infl
	head	bondsman
	syl	bonds+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bondsman	1.
	syl	bonds+man
	pron	<1bondzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person bound by bond to act as surety for another.
bondsman	2.
	syl	bonds+man
	pron	<1bondzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bondservant}.
bondstone	0.
	syl	bond+stone
	pron	<1bond2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a long stone or brick laid in a wall as a header. Also called: {bonder}.
bond washing	0.
	syl	bond wash+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a series of illegal deals in bonds made with the intention of avoiding taxation.
bone	ety	Old English b*_an; related to Old Norse b*'ein, Old Frisian b*_en, Old High German bein 
bone	1.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the various structures that make up the skeleton in most vertebrates.
bone	2.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the porous rigid tissue of which these parts are made, consisting of a matrix of collagen and inorganic salts, esp. calcium phosphate, interspersed with canals and small holes.
bone	3.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	something consisting of bone or a bonelike substance.
bone	4.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the human skeleton or body.
	exam	1	they laid his bones to rest;
	exam	2	come and rest your bones.
bone	5.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of whalebone, light metal, plastic, etc., used to stiffen corsets and brassieres.
bone	6.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the essentials (esp. in the phrase {the bare bones}) .
	exam	1	to explain the bones of a situation.
bone	7.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dice.
bone	8.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an informal nickname for a {doctor}.
feel in one's bones	9.
	head	bone
	syl	feel in one's bones.
	def	to have an intuition of.
have a bone to pick	10.
	head	bone
	syl	have a bone to pick.
	def	to have grounds for a quarrel.
bone	11.a.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	to be direct and candid about.
bone	11.b.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	to have no objections to.
bone	12.a.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	risqu*'e or indecent.
	exam	1	his jokes are rather near the bone.
bone	12.b.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	in poverty; destitute.
(never) make old bones	13.
	head	bone
	syl	(never) make old bones.
	usage	not
	def	live to a ripe old age.
bone	14.a.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	to wish bad luck (on)
bone	14.b.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	to threaten to bring about the downfall (of).
bone	15.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove the bones from (meat for cooking, etc.).
bone	16.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to stiffen (a corset, etc.) by inserting bones.
bone	17.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fertilize with bone meal.
bone	18.
	syl	bone
	pron	<b*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {steal. ~} See also {bone up}.
boneless	sub
	head	bone
	syl	bone+less
	pos	adj.
Bone	0.
	syl	B*^one
	pron	French <bo:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Annaba}.
bone ash	0.
	syl	bone ash
	pos	n.
	def	the residue obtained when bones are burned in air, consisting mainly of calcium phosphate. It is used as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of bone china.
boneblack	0.
	syl	bone+black
	pron	<1b*un2bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a black residue from the destructive distillation of bones, containing about 10 per cent carbon and 80 per cent calcium phosphate, used as a decolourizing agent and pigment.
bone china	0.
	syl	bone chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	porcelain containing bone ash.
bone-dry	0.a.
	syl	bone-dry
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	completely dry.
	exam	1	a bone-dry well.
bone-dry	0.b.
	syl	bone-dry
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	exam	1	the well was bone dry.
bonefish	infl
	or	bonefishes
	syl	bone+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bonefishes	infl
	head	bonefish
	or	bonefish
	syl	bone+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bonefish	1.
	syl	bone+fish
	pron	<1b*un2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery marine clupeoid game fish, occurring in warm shallow waters: family
bonefish	2.
	syl	bone+fish
	pron	<1b*un2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar related fish, of the Pacific Ocean.
bonehead	0.
	syl	bone+head
	pron	<1b*un2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a stupid or obstinate person.
boneheaded	sub
	head	bonehead
	syl	bone+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
bone idle	0.
	syl	bone i:dle
	pos	adj.
	def	very idle; extremely lazy.
bone meal	0.
	syl	bone meal
	pos	n.
	def	the product of dried and ground animal bones, used as a fertilizer or in stock feeds.
bone of contention	0.
	syl	bone of con+ten+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the grounds or subject of a dispute.
bone oil	0.
	syl	bone oil
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown pungent oil, containing pyridine and hydrocarbons, obtained by the destructive distillation of bones.
boner	0.
	syl	bon+er
	pron	<1b*un*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a blunder.
boneset	0.
	syl	bone+set
	pron	<1b*un2set>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American plants of the genus esp. which has flat clusters of small white flowers: family (composites). Also called: {agueweed, feverwort, thoroughwort}.
bonesetter	0.
	syl	bone+set+ter
	pron	<1b*un2set*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sets broken or dislocated bones, esp. one who has no formal medical qualifications.
boneshaker	1.
	syl	bone+shak:er
	pron	<1b*un2SAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of bicycle having solid tyres and no springs.
boneshaker	2.
	syl	bone+shak:er
	pron	<1b*un2SAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	any decrepit or rickety vehicle.
bone up	0.
	syl	bone up
	pos	adv.
	def	when usually foll. by to study intensively.
boneyard	0.
	syl	bone+yard
	pron	<1b*un2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {cemetery}.
bonfire	ety	C15: alteration (through influence of French bon good) of bone-fire; from the use of bones as fuel
bonfire	0.
	syl	bon+fire
	pron	<1bon2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large outdoor fire.
bong	ety	C20: of imitative origin
bong	1.
	syl	bong
	pron	<boG>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep reverberating sound, as of a large bell.
bong	2.
	syl	bong
	pron	<boG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a deep reverberating sound.
bongo	ety	of African origin
bongo	infl
	or	bongos
	syl	bon+go
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bongos	infl
	head	bongo
	or	bongo
	syl	bon+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bongo	H1.0.
	syl	bon+go
	pron	<1boGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spiral-horned antelope, (or inhabiting forests of central Africa. The coat is bright red-brown with narrow vertical stripes.
bongo	ety	American Spanish, probably of imitative origin
bongos	infl
	head	bongo
	or	bongoes
	syl	bon+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bongoes	infl
	head	bongo
	or	bongos
	syl	bon+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bongo	H2.0.
	syl	bon+go
	pron	<1boGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bucket-shaped drum, usually one of a pair, played by beating with the fingers.
bongo	ety	C20: probably from #7bong +-#7o 
bongo	H3.0.
	syl	bon+go
	pron	<1boGg*u>
	qual	Slang.
	def	a head injury.
Albert Bernard	infl
	head	Bongo
	syl	Al:bert Ber:nard.
	pos	n.
Bongo	0.
	syl	Bon:go
	pron	<1bong*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935, Gabonese statesman; president of Gabon since 1967.
Rosa	infl
	head	Bonheur
	syl	Ro:sa
	pron	<ro1za>
	pos	n.
Bonheur	0.
	syl	Bon:heur
	pron	French <bc1n@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1822-99, French painter of animals.
Dietrich	infl
	head	Bonhoeffer
	syl	Die:trich
	pron	<1dEtri*,c>
	pos	n.
Bonhoeffer	0.
	syl	Bon:hoef:fer
	pron	German <1bo:nh@of*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1906-45, German Lutheran theologian: executed by the Nazis.
bonhomie	ety	C18: from French, from bonhomme good-humoured fellow, from bon good +homme man
bonhomie	0.
	syl	bon+ho+mie
	pron	<1bon*2mi>, French <bcnc1mi>
	pos	n.
	def	exuberant friendli?!ness.
Saint	infl
	head	Boniface
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Boniface	0.
	syl	Bon:i:face
	pron	<1boni2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??680-??755 #7a.d. Anglo-saxon missionary: archbishop of Mainz (746-755). Feast day: June 5.
Bonin Islands	0.
	syl	Bo+nin Is+lands
	pron	<1b*unin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 27 volcanic islands in the W Pacific: occupied by the U.S. after World War II; re?!turned to Japan in 1968. Largest island: Chichijima. Area: 103 sq. km (40 sq. miles).
bonism	ety	C19: from Latin bonus good+-#7ism  &- #!bon+ist n., adj.
bonism	0.
	syl	bon+ism
	pron	<1b*uniz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that the world is good, although not the best of all possible worlds.
bonito	ety	C16: from Spanish bonito, from Latin bonus good
bonitos	infl
	head	bonito
	or	bonitoes
	syl	bo+ni+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bonitoes	infl
	head	bonito
	or	bonitos
	syl	bo+ni+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bonito	1.
	syl	bo+ni+to
	pron	<b*1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small tunny-like marine food fishes of the genus of warm Atlantic and Pacific waters: family (tunnies and mackerels).
bonito	2.
	syl	bo+ni+to
	pron	<b*1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related fishes, such as ({oceanic bonito}) , the flesh of which is dried and flaked and used in Japanese cookery.
bonkers	ety	C20 (originally in the sense: slightly drunk, tipsy): of unknown origin
bonkers	0.
	syl	bonk+ers
	pron	<1boGk*z>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	mad; crazy.
bon mot	ety	French, literally: good word
bons mots	infl
	head	bon mot
	syl	bons mots
	pron	<b?~c> <1mo>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bon mot	0.
	syl	bon mot
	pron	French <b?~c> <1mo>
	pos	n.
	def	a clever and fitting remark.
Bonn	0.
	syl	Bonn
	pron	<bon>, German <bcn>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine: became the capital in 1949; university (1786). Pop.: 283260 (1974 est.).
Pierre	infl
	head	Bonnard
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Bonnard	0.
	syl	Bon:nard
	pron	French <bc1na:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1947, French painter and lithographer, noted for the effects of light and colour in his landscapes and sunlit interiors.
bonne	ety	C18: feminine of bon good
bonne	0.
	syl	bonne
	pron	French. < bcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a housemaid or female servant.
bonne bouche	ety	literally: good mouth(ful)
bonnes bouches	infl
	head	bonne bouche
	syl	bonnes bouches
	pron	<bcn> <1buS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bonne bouche	0.
	syl	bonne bouche
	pron	French. <bcn> <1buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a tasty titbit or morsel.
bonnet	ety	C14: from Old French bonet, from Medieval Latin abonnis, of unknown origin
bonnet	1.
	syl	bon+net
	pron	<1bonit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hats worn, esp. formerly, by women and girls, usually framing the face and tied with ribbons under the chin.
bonnet	2.
	syl	bon+net
	pron	<1bonit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a flat brimless cap worn by men.
bonnet	3.
	syl	bon+net
	pron	<1bonit>
	pos	n.
	def	the hinged metal part of a motor vehicle body that provides access to the engine, or to the luggage space in a rear-engined vehicle.
bonnet	4.
	syl	bon+net
	pron	<1bonit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cowl on a chimney.
bonnet	5.
	syl	bon+net
	pron	<1bonit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a piece of sail laced to the foot of a foresail to give it greater area in light winds.
bonnet	6.
	syl	bon+net
	pron	<1bonit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a headdress of feathers worn by some tribes of American Indians, esp. formerly as a sign of war.
bonnet monkey	0.
	syl	bon+net mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian macaque, with a bonnet-like tuft of hair.
bonnet rouge	ety	French, literally: red cap
bonnet rouge	1.
	syl	bon+net rouge
	pron	French. <bcne> <1ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a red cap worn by ardent supporters of the French Revolution.
bonnet rouge	2.
	syl	bon+net rouge
	pron	French. <bcne> <1ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremist or revolutionary.
bonny	ety	C15: from Old French bon good, from Latin bonus 
bonnier	infl
	head	bonny
	syl	bon+ni+er
	pos	adj.
bonniest	infl
	head	bonny
	syl	bon+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
bonny	1.
	syl	bon+ny
	pron	<1boni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	beautiful or handsome.
	exam	1	a bonny lass.
bonny	2.
	syl	bon+ny
	pron	<1boni>
	pos	adj.
	def	merry or lively.
	exam	1	a bonny family.
bonny	3.
	syl	bon+ny
	pron	<1boni>
	pos	adj.
	def	good or fine.
	exam	1	a bonny house.
bonny	4.
	syl	bon+ny
	pron	<1boni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of babies
	def	plump. {~}
bonny	5.
	syl	bon+ny
	pron	<1boni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	agreeably or well.
	exam	1	to speak bonny.
Bight of	infl
	head	Bonny
	syl	Bight of.
	pos	n.
Bonny	0.
	syl	Bon+ny
	pron	<1boni>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide bay at the E end of the Gulf of Guinea off the coasts of Nigeria and Cameroon. Former name (until 1975): {Bight of Biafra}.
bonsai	ety	Japanese: plant grown in a pot, from bon basin, bowl+ sai to plant
bonsai	infl
	syl	bon+sai.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bonsai	1.
	syl	bon+sai
	pron	<1bonsI>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of growing dwarfed ornamental varieties of trees or shrubs in small shallow pots by selective pruning, etc.
bonsai	2.
	syl	bon+sai
	pron	<1bonsI>
	pos	n.
	def	a tree or shrub grown by this method.
bonsela	ety	from a Bantu language
bonsela	0.
	syl	bon+sel:a
	pron	<bon1sel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a small gift to a Black African. Also called: {bansela, pasela}.
bonspiel	ety	C16: probably from Low German; compare Flemish bonespel children's game; see #7spiel 
bonspiel	0.
	syl	bon+spiel
	pron	<1bon2spEl>, <-sp*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a curling match.
bontebok	ety	C18: Afrikaans, from bont pied+ bok #7buck %1
bonteboks	infl
	head	bontebok
	or	bontebok
	syl	bon+te+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bontebok	infl
	or	bonteboks
	syl	bon+te+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bontebok	0.
	syl	bon+te+bok
	pron	<1bonti2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	an antelope, (or of southern Africa, having a deep reddish-brown coat with a white blaze, tail, and rump patch.
bon ton	ety	French, literally: good tone
bon ton	1.
	syl	bon ton
	pron	French. <b?~c> <1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	sophisticated manners or breeding.
bon ton	2.
	syl	bon ton
	pron	French. <b?~c> <1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	fashionable society.
bonus	ety	C18: from Latin bonus (adj.) good
bonus	1.
	syl	bo+nus
	pron	<1b*un*s>
	pos	n.
	def	something given, paid, or received above what is due or expected.
	exam	1	a Christmas bonus for all employees.
bonus	2.
	syl	bo+nus
	pron	<1b*un*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an extra dividend allotted to shareholders out of profits.
bonus	3.
	syl	bo+nus
	pron	<1b*un*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance, Brit.
	def	a dividend, esp. a percentage of net profits, distributed to policyholders either annually or when the policy matures.
bonus	4.
	syl	bo+nus
	pron	<1b*un*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for a {bribe}.
bonus issue	0.
	syl	bo+nus is+sue
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an issue of shares made by a company without charge and distributed pro rata among existing shareholders. Also called: {scrip issue}.
bon vivant	ety	literally: good living (man)
bons vivants	infl
	head	bon vivant
	syl	bons vi+vants
	pron	<b?~c> <vi1v?~a>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bon vivant	0.
	syl	bon vi+vant
	pron	French. <b?~c> <vi1v?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys luxuries, esp. good food and drink. Also called (but not in French): {bon vi+veur} (@!b$An vi$:#!v$z$:).
bon voyage	ety	French, literally: good journey
bon voyage	0.
	syl	bon vo+yage
	pron	French <b?~c> <vwa1ja:Z>
	pos	interj.
	def	a phrase used to wish a traveller a pleasant journey.
bonier	infl
	head	bony
	syl	bon:i+er
	pos	adj.
boniest	infl
	head	bony
	syl	bon:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bony	1.
	syl	bon:y
	pron	<1b*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or consist?!ing of bone or bones.
bony	2.
	syl	bon:y
	pron	<1b*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many bones.
bony	3.
	syl	bon:y
	pron	<1b*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	having prominent bones.
	exam	1	bony cheeks.
bony	4.
	syl	bon:y
	pron	<1b*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin or emaciated.
	exam	1	a bony old woman.
bony	5.
	syl	bon:y
	pron	<1b*uni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fishes
	def	having a skeleton of bone, rather than of cartilage.
boniness	sub
	head	bony
	syl	bon:i+ness
	pos	n.
bonze	ety	C16: from French, from Portuguese bonzo, from Japanese bons*_o, from Chinese fan s*^eng, from fan Buddhist (from Sanskrit br*_ahmanas B#7rahman) #7+ s*^eng #7monk 
bonze	0.
	syl	bonze
	pron	<bonz>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese or Japanese Buddhist priest or monk.
bonzer	ety	C20: of uncertain origin; perhaps from #7bonanza 
bonzer	0.
	syl	bon+zer
	pron	<1bonz*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang, archaic.
	def	excellent; very good.
boo	1.
	syl	boo
	pron	<bu:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation uttered to startle or surprise someone, esp. a child.
boo	2.
	syl	boo
	pron	<bu:>
	pos	interj.
	def	a shout uttered to express disgust, dissatisfaction, or contempt, esp. at a theatrical production, political meeting, etc.
would not say boo to a goose	3.
	head	boo
	syl	would not say boo to a goose.
	def	is extremely timid or diffident.
boos	infl
	head	boo
	syl	boos
	pos	vb.
booing	infl
	head	boo
	syl	boo+ing
	pos	vb.
booed	infl
	head	boo
	syl	booed.
	pos	vb.
boo	4.
	syl	boo
	pron	<bu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shout @6boo@9 at (someone or something), esp. as an expression of disgust, dissatisfaction, or disapproval.
	exam	1	to boo the actors.
boob	ety	C20: back formation from #7booby 
boob	1.
	syl	boob
	pron	<bu:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an ignorant or foolish person; booby.
boob	2.
	syl	boob
	pron	<bu:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	an embarrassing mistake; blunder.
boob	3.
	syl	boob
	pron	<bu:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a female breast.
boob	4.
	syl	boob
	pron	<bu:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	to make a blunder.
boobialla	1.
	syl	boo+bi+al+la
	pron	<2bu:bi1@l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {golden wattle} (sense 2).
boobialla	2.
	syl	boo+bi+al+la
	pron	<2bu:bi1@l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs of the genus esp.
boo-boo	ety	C20: perhaps from nursery talk; compare #7boohoo 
boo-boos	infl
	head	boo-boo
	syl	boo-boos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boo-boo	0.
	syl	boo-boo
	pos	n.
	def	an embarrassing mistake; blunder.
boobook	0.
	syl	boo+book
	pron	<1bu:buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spotted brown Australian owl,
boob tube	0.
	syl	boob tube
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a television receiver.
booby	ety	C17: from Spanish bobo, from Latin balbus stammering
boobies	infl
	head	booby
	syl	boo+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
booby	1.
	syl	boo+by
	pron	<1bu:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	an ignorant or foolish person.
booby	2.
	syl	boo+by
	pron	<1bu:bi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the losing player in a game.
booby	3.
	syl	boo+by
	pron	<1bu:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical marine birds of the genus family order (pelicans, cormorants, etc.). They have a straight stout bill and the plumage is white with darker markings. Compare {gannet}.
booby hatch	1.
	syl	boo+by hatch
	pos	n.
	def	a hoodlike covering for a hatchway on a ship.
booby hatch	2.
	syl	boo+by hatch
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a mental hospital.
booby prize	0.
	syl	boo+by prize
	pos	n.
	def	a mock prize given to the person having the lowest score or worst performance in a competition.
booby trap	1.
	syl	boo+by trap
	pos	n.
	def	a hidden explosive device primed in such a way as to be set off by an unsuspecting intruder.
booby trap	2.
	syl	boo+by trap
	pos	n.
	def	a trap for an unsuspecting person, esp. one intended as a practical joke, such as an object balanced above a door to fall on the person who opens it.
booby-trap	infl
	head	booby trap
	syl	boo:by-trap
	pos	vb.
booby traps	infl
	head	booby trap
	syl	boo+by traps
	pos	vb.
booby trapping	infl
	head	booby trap
	syl	boo+by trap+ping
	pos	vb.
booby trapped	infl
	head	booby trap
	syl	boo+by trapped.
	pos	vb.
booby trap	3.
	syl	boo+by trap
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set a booby trap in or on (a building or object) or for (a person).
boodle	ety	C19: from Dutch boedel all one's possessions, from Old Frisian b*_odel movable goods, inheritance; see #7caboodle 
boodle	1.
	syl	boo+dle
	pron	<1bu:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	money or valuables, esp. when stolen, counterfeit, or used as a bribe.
boodle	2.
	syl	boo+dle
	pron	<1bu:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {caboodle}.
boodle	3.
	syl	boo+dle
	pron	<1bu:dL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to give or receive money corruptly or illegally.
boogies	infl
	head	boogie
	syl	boo+gies
	pos	vb.
boogieing	infl
	head	boogie
	syl	boo+gie+ing
	pos	vb.
boogied	infl
	head	boogie
	syl	boo+gied.
	pos	vb.
boogie	1.
	syl	boo+gie
	pron	<1bu:gi>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to dance to pop music. {~}
boogie	2.
	syl	boo+gie
	pron	<1bu:gi>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a session of dancing to pop music.
boogie-woogie	0.
	syl	boo:gie-woo:gie
	pron	<1bugi1wugi>, <1bu:gi1wu:gi>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of piano jazz using a dotted bass pattern, usually with eight notes in a bar and the harmonies of the 12-bar blues.
boohoo	ety	C20: nursery talk
boohoos	infl
	head	boohoo
	syl	boo+hoos
	pos	vb.
boohooing	infl
	head	boohoo
	syl	boo+hoo+ing
	pos	vb.
boohooed	infl
	head	boohoo
	syl	boo+hooed.
	pos	vb.
boohoo	1.
	syl	boo+hoo
	pron	<2bu:1hu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sob or pretend to sob noisily.
boohoos	infl
	head	boohoo
	syl	boo+hoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boohoo	2.
	syl	boo+hoo
	pron	<2bu:1hu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	distressed or pretended sobbing.
book	ety	Old English b*_oc; related to Old Norse b*_ok, Old High German buoh book, Gothic b*_oka letter; see #7beech (the bark of which was used as a writing surface)
book	1.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of printed or written pages bound together along one edge and usually protected by thick paper or stiff pasteboard covers. See also {hardback, paperback}.
book	2.a.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a written work or composition, such as a novel, technical manual, or dictionary.
book	2.b.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the book trade;
	exam	2	book reviews.
book	2.c.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	bookseller;
	exam	2	bookshop;
	exam	3	bookshelf;
	exam	4	bookrack.
book	3.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of blank or ruled sheets of paper bound together, used to record lessons, keep accounts, etc.
book	4.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	the script of a play or the libretto of an opera, musical, etc.
book	5.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a major division of a written composition, as of a long novel or of the Bible.
book	6.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of tickets, sheets, stamps, etc., fastened together along one edge.
book	7.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in card games
	def	the number of tricks that must be taken by a side or player before any trick has a scoring value.
	exam	1	in bridge, six of the 13 tricks form the book.
book	8.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	strict or rigid regulations, rules, or standards (esp. in the phrases {according to the book, by the book}) .
book	9.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of knowledge or authority.
	exam	1	the book of life.
book	10.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone directory (in the phrase {in the book}) .
an open book	11.
	head	book
	syl	an open book.
	def	a person or subject that is thoroughly understood.
a closed book	12.
	head	book
	syl	a closed book.
	def	a person or subject that is unknown or beyond comprehension.
	exam	1	chemistry is a closed book to him.
bring to book	13.
	head	book
	syl	bring to book.
	def	to reprimand or require (someone) to give an explanation of his conduct.
close the books	14.
	head	book
	syl	close the books.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	to balance accounts in order to prepare a statement or report.
cook the books	15.
	head	book
	syl	cook the books.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make fraudulent alterations to business or other accounts.
in someone's good	16.
	head	book
	or	bad books
	syl	in someone's good
	qual	Informal.
	def	regarded by someone with favour (or disfavour).
keep the books	17.
	head	book
	syl	keep the books.
	def	to keep written records of the finances of a business or other enterprise.
book	18.a.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	enrolled as a member.
book	18.b.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	registered or recorded.
read (someone) like a book	19.
	head	book
	syl	read (someone) like a book.
	def	to understand (a person, his motives, character, etc.) thoroughly and clearly.
suit one's book	20.
	head	book
	syl	suit one's book.
	def	to be pleasing or acceptable to one.
book	21.a.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	to charge with every relevant offence.
book	21.b.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	to inflict the most severe punishment on. {~}
book	22.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	def	to reserve (a place, passage, etc.) or engage the services of (a performer, driver, etc.) in advance.
	exam	1	to book a flight;
	exam	2	to book a band.
book	23.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the name and address of (a person guilty of a minor offence) with a view to bringing a prosecution.
	exam	1	he was booked for ignoring a traffic signal.
book	24.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a football referee
	def	to take the name of (a player) who grossly infringes the rules while playing, three such acts resulting in the player's dismissal from the field.
book	25.
	syl	book
	pron	<buk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to record in a book. {~} See also {book in, book into, book out}.
bookbinder	0.
	syl	book+bind:er
	pron	<1buk2bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business or craft is binding books. &- {#!book+@!bind+ing}
bookbinderies	infl
	head	bookbindery
	syl	book+bind:er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bookbindery	0.
	syl	book+bind:er:y
	pron	<1buk2bInd*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which books are bound. Often shortened to {bindery}.
bookcase	0.
	syl	book+case
	pron	<1buk2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture containing shelves for books, often fitted with glass doors.
book club	0.
	syl	book club
	pos	n.
	def	a club that sells books at low prices to members, esp. on condition that they buy a minimum number.
book end	0.
	syl	book end
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of usually ornamental supports for holding a row of books upright.
bookie	0.
	syl	book:ie
	pron	<1buki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {bookmaker}.
book in	1.
	syl	book in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reserve a room for (oneself or someone else) at a hotel.
book in	2.
	syl	book in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to record something in a book or register, esp. one's arrival at a hotel.
booking	1.a.
	syl	book+ing
	pron	<1bukiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a reservation, as of a table or room in a hotel, seat in a theatre, or seat on a train, aircraft, etc.
booking	1.b.
	syl	book+ing
	pron	<1bukiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the booking office at a railway station.
booking	2.
	syl	book+ing
	pron	<1bukiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	an engagement for the services of an actor or acting company.
book into	0.
	syl	book in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to reserve a room for (oneself or someone else) at (a hotel, etc.).
bookish	1.
	syl	book+ish
	pron	<1bukiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	fond of reading; studious.
bookish	2.
	syl	book+ish
	pron	<1bukiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	consist?!ing of or forming opinions or attitudes through reading rather than direct personal experience; academic.
	exam	1	a bookish view of life.
bookish	3.
	syl	book+ish
	pron	<1bukiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to books.
	exam	1	a bookish career in publishing.
bookishly	sub
	head	bookish
	syl	book+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
bookishness	sub
	head	bookish
	syl	book+ish+ness
	pos	n.
book-keeping	0.
	syl	book-keep:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the skill or occupation of systematically recording business transactions.
book-keeper	sub
	head	book-keeping
	syl	book-2keep:er
	pos	n.
book-learning	1.
	syl	book-learn:ing
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge gained from books rather than from direct personal experience.
book-learning	2.
	syl	book-learn:ing
	pos	n.
	def	formal education.
booklet	0.
	syl	book+let
	pron	<1buklit>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin book, esp. one having paper covers; pamphlet.
booklice	infl
	head	booklouse
	syl	book+lice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
booklouse	0.
	syl	book+louse
	pron	<1buk2laus>
	pos	n.
	def	any small insect of the order esp. ({common booklouse}) , a wingless species that feeds on bookbinding paste, etc.
bookmaker	0.
	syl	book+mak:er
	pron	<1buk2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who as an occupation accepts bets, esp. on horseraces, and pays out to winning betters.
bookmarker	alt
	head	bookmark
	or	bookmark
	syl	book+mark:er
	pos	n.
bookmark	0.
	or	bookmarker
	syl	book+mark
	pron	<1buk2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip or band of some material, such as leather or ribbon, put between the pages of a book to mark a place.
bookmobile	0.
	syl	book+mo:bile
	pron	<1bukm*2bEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {mobile library}.
book of account	0.
	syl	book of ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {journal} (sense 4a.).}
Book of Changes	0.
	syl	Book of Chang:es
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {I Ching}.
Book of Common Prayer	0.
	syl	Book of Com+mon Prayer
	pos	n.
	def	the official book of church services of the Church of England, first published in 1549. The version now in most common use dates from 1662.
Book of Mormon	0.
	syl	Book of Mor+mon
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred book of the Mormon Church, believed by Mormons to be a history of certain ancient peoples in America, written on golden tablets (now lost) and revealed by the prophet Mormon to Joseph Smith.
book of original entry	0.
	syl	book of o:rig:i+nal en+try
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {journal} (sense 4a.).}
book out	1.
	syl	book out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to leave or cause to leave a hotel.
book out	2.
	syl	book out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a book or borrowed article) from a library or store and sign for it.
bookplate	0.
	syl	book+plate
	pron	<1buk2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a label bearing the owner's name and an individual design or coat of arms, pasted into a book.
book scorpion	0.
	syl	book scor+pi+on
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small arachnids of the order (false scorpions), esp. which are sometimes found in old books, etc.
bookstall	0.
	syl	book+stall
	pron	<1buk2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a stall or stand where periodicals, newspapers, or books are sold. U.S. word: {newsstand}.
book token	0.
	syl	book to+ken
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a gift token to be exchanged for books.
book value	1.
	syl	book val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the value of an asset of a business according to its books.
book value	2.a.
	syl	book val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the net capital value of an enterprise as shown by the excess of book assets over book liabilities.
book value	2.b.
	syl	book val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the value of a share computed by dividing the net capital value of an enterprise by its issued shares. Compare {par value, market value}.
bookworm	1.
	syl	book+worm
	pron	<1buk2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small insects that feed on the binding paste of books, esp. the book louse.
bookworm	2.
	syl	book+worm
	pron	<1buk2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person excessively devoted to studying.
George	infl
	head	Boole
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Boole	0.
	syl	Boole
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	1815-64, English mathematician. In (1847) and (1854), he applied mathematical formulae to logic, creating Boolean algebra.
Boolean algebra	0.
	syl	Bool+e:an al+ge+bra
	pron	<1bu:li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of symbolic logic devised by George Boole to codify nonmathematical logical operations. It is used in computers.
boom	ety	C15: perhaps from Dutch bommen, of imitative origin
boom	H1.1.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a deep prolonged resonant sound, as of thunder or artillery fire.
boom	H1.2.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prosper or cause to prosper vigorously and rapidly.
	exam	1	business boomed.
boom	H1.3.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep prolonged resonant sound.
	exam	1	the boom of the sea.
boom	H1.4.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the cry of certain animals, esp. the bittern.
boom	H1.5.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of high economic growth characterized by rising wages, profits, and prices, full employment, and high levels of investment, trade, and other economic activity. Compare { {depression} (sense 6).}
boom	ety	C16: from Dutch boom tree, #7beam 
boom	H2.1.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a spar to which a sail is fastened to control its position relative to the wind.
boom	H2.2.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a beam or spar pivoting at the foot of the mast of a derrick, controlling the distance from the mast at which a load is lifted or lowered.
boom	H2.3.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pole, usually extensible, carrying an overhead microphone and projected over a film or television set.
boom	H2.4.a.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier across a waterway, usually consisting of a chain of connected floating logs, to confine free-floating logs, protect a harbour from attack, etc.
boom	H2.4.b.
	syl	boom
	pron	<bu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the area so barred off.
boomer	1.
	syl	boom+er
	pron	<1bu:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a large male kangaroo.
boomer	2.
	syl	boom+er
	pron	<1bu:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.; Informal.
	def	anything exceptionally large.
boomerang	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
boomerang	1.
	syl	boom+er+ang
	pron	<1bu:m*2r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved flat wooden missile of Australian aborigines, which can be made to return to the thrower.
boomerang	2.
	syl	boom+er+ang
	pron	<1bu:m*2r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an action or statement that recoils on its originator.
boomerang	3.
	syl	boom+er+ang
	pron	<1bu:m*2r@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recoil or return unexpectedly, causing harm to its originator; backfire.
boomkin	ety	C17: from Dutch boomken, from boom tree; see #7beam, -#7kin 
boomkin	0.
	syl	boom+kin
	pron	<1bu:mkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a short boom projecting from the deck of a ship, used to secure the main-brace blocks or to extend the lower edge of the foresail.
boomslang	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from boom tree+ slang snake
boomslang	0.
	syl	boom+slang
	pron	<1bu:m2sl@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a large greenish venomous arboreal colubrid snake, of southern Africa.
boom town	0.
	syl	boom town
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a town that is enjoying sudden prosperity or has grown rapidly.
boon	ety	C12: from Old Norse b*_on request; related to Old English b*_en prayer
boon	H1.1.
	syl	boon
	pron	<bu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	something extremely useful, helpful, or beneficial; a blessing or benefit.
	exam	1	the car was a boon to him.
boon	H1.2.
	syl	boon
	pron	<bu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a favour; request.
	exam	1	he asked a boon of the king.
boon	ety	C14: from Old French bon, from Latin bonus good
boon	H2.1.
	syl	boon
	pron	<bu:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	close, special, or intimate (in the phrase {boon companion}) .
boon	H2.2.
	syl	boon
	pron	<bu:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	jolly or convivial.
boondocks	ety	C20: from Tagalog bundok mountain
the	infl
	head	boondocks
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
boondocks	1.
	syl	boon+docks
	pron	<1bu:n2doks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	wild, desolate, or uninhabitable country.
boondocks	2.
	syl	boon+docks
	pron	<1bu:n2doks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a remote rural or provincial area.
boondoggle	ety	C20: said to have been coined by R. H. Link, American scoutmaster
boondoggle	1.
	syl	boon+dog+gle
	pron	<1bu:n2dogL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to do futile and unnecessary work.
boondoggle	2.
	syl	boon+dog+gle
	pron	<1bu:n2dogL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	futile and unnecessary work.
boondoggler	sub
	head	boondoggle
	syl	boon+2dog+gler
	pos	n.
Daniel	infl
	head	Boone
	syl	Dan:iel.
	pos	n.
Boone	0.
	syl	Boone
	pron	<bu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1734-1820, American pioneer, explorer, and guide, esp. in Kentucky.
boong	ety	C20: perhaps of native Australian origin
boong	0.
	syl	boong
	pron	<bu:G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. offensive.
	def	a coloured person.
boor	ety	Old English geb*_ur; related to Old High German gib*_ur farmer, dweller, Albanian b*_ur man; see #7neighbour 
boor	0.
	syl	boor
	pron	<bu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ill-mannered, clumsy, or insensitive person.
boorish	sub
	head	boor
	syl	boor+ish
	pos	adj.
boorishly	sub
	head	boor
	syl	boor+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
boorishness	sub
	head	boor
	syl	boor+ish+ness
	pos	n.
boost	ety	C19: of unknown origin
boost	1.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	n.
	def	encouragement, improvement, or help.
	exam	1	a boost to morale.
boost	2.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward thrust or push.
	exam	1	he gave him a boost over the wall.
boost	3.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase or rise.
	exam	1	a boost in salary.
boost	4.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which the induction pressure of a supercharged internal-combustion engine exceeds that of the ambient pressure.
boost	5.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage, assist, or improve.
	exam	1	to boost morale.
boost	6.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift by giving a push from below or behind.
boost	7.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or raise.
	exam	1	to boost the voltage in an electrical circuit.
boost	8.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to rise; increase.
	exam	1	to boost sales.
boost	9.
	syl	boost
	pron	<bu:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the induction pressure of (an internal-combustion engine) above that of the ambient pressure; supercharge.
booster	1.
	syl	boost+er
	pron	<1bu:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that supports, assists, or increases power or effectiveness.
booster	2.
	syl	boost+er
	pron	<1bu:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {launching vehicle}. the first stage of a multistage rocket.
booster	3.a.
	syl	boost+er
	pron	<1bu:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency amplifier connected between an aerial and a receiver to amplify weak incoming signals.
booster	3.b.
	syl	boost+er
	pron	<1bu:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency amplifier that amplifies incoming signals, retransmitting them at higher power.
booster	4.
	syl	boost+er
	pron	<1bu:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {supercharger}.
booster	5.
	syl	boost+er
	pron	<1bu:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {booster shot}.
booster shot	0.
	syl	boost+er shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a supplementary injection of a vaccine given to maintain the immunization provided by an earlier dose.
boot	ety	C14 bote, from Old French, of uncertain origin
boot	H1.1.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong outer covering for the foot; shoe that extends above the ankle, often to the knee. See also {chukka boot, top boot, Wellington boot, surgical boot}.
boot	H1.2.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an enclosed compartment of a car for holding luggage, etc., usually at the rear. U.S. name: {trunk}.
boot	H1.3.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective covering over a mechanical device, such as a rubber sheath protecting a coupling joining two shafts.
boot	H1.4.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a rubber patch used to repair a puncture in a tyre.
boot	H1.5.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument of torture used to crush the foot and lower leg.
boot	H1.6.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective covering for the lower leg of a horse.
boot	H1.7.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a kick.
	exam	1	he gave the door a boot.
boot	H1.8.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an ugly person.
the boot	9.
	head	boot
	syl	the boot.
	qual	Slang.
	def	dismissal from employment; the sack.
bet one's boots	10.
	head	boot
	syl	bet one's boots.
	def	to be certain.
	exam	1	you can bet your boots he'll come.
lick the boots of	11.
	head	boot
	syl	lick the boots of.
	def	to be servile, obsequious, or flattering towards.
boot	H1.12.a.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to die while still active.
boot	H1.12.b.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to die in battle.
boot	H1.13.a.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to kick a person, esp. when he is already down.
boot	H1.13.b.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to harass someone or aggravate a problem.
too big for one's boots	14.
	head	boot
	syl	too big for one's boots.
	def	self-important or conceited.
the boot is on the other foot	15.
	head	boot
	or	leg
	syl	the boot is on the other foot
	def	the situation is or has now reversed.
boot	H1.16.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. in football
	def	to kick.
boot	H1.17.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with boots.
boot	H1.18.a.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to eject forcibly.
boot	H1.18.b.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss from employment.
boot	ety	Old English b*_ot compensation; related to Old Norse b*_ot remedy, Gothic b*_ota, Old High German buoza improvement
boot	H2.1.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually impersonal
	def	to be of advantage or use to (a person).
	exam	1	what boots it to complain??
boot	H2.2.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	usually impersonal
	def	an advantage.
boot	H2.3.
	syl	boot
	pron	<bu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	usage	usually impersonal
	def	something given in addition, esp. to equalize an exchange.
	exam	1	a ten pound boot to settle the bargain.
to boot	4.
	head	boot
	syl	to boot.
	usage	usually impersonal
	def	as well; in addition.
	exam	1	it's cold and musty, and damp to boot.
bootblack	0.
	syl	boot+black
	pron	<1bu:t2bl@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a person who shines boots and shoes.
booted	1.
	syl	boot+ed
	pron	<1bu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing boots.
booted	2.a.
	syl	boot+ed
	pron	<1bu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	having an undivided tarsus covered with a horny sheath.
booted	2.b.
	syl	boot+ed
	pron	<1bu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of poultry
	def	having a feathered tarsus.
bootee	1.
	syl	boot:ee
	pron	<1bu:tE>, <bu:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft shoe for a baby, esp. a knitted one.
bootee	2.
	syl	boot:ee
	pron	<1bu:tE>, <bu:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a boot for women and children, esp. an ankle-length one.
Bootes	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: ploughman, from bo*_otein to plough, from bous ox
Bootis	infl
	head	Bootes
	syl	Bo:*"o+tis
	pron	<b*u1*utis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Bootes	0.
	syl	Bo:*"o+tes
	pron	<b*u1*utEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Ursa Major and containing the first magnitude star Arcturus.
booth	ety	C12: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse buth, Swedish, Danish bod shop, stall; see #7bower 
booths	infl
	head	booth
	syl	booths
	pron	<bu:Dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
booth	1.
	syl	booth
	pron	<bu:D>, <bu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a stall for the display or sale of goods, esp. a temporary one at a fair or market.
booth	2.
	syl	booth
	pron	<bu:D>, <bu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosed or partially enclosed room or cubicle, such as one containing a telephone ({telephone booth}) or one in which a person casts his vote at an election ({polling booth) }.
booth	3.
	syl	booth
	pron	<bu:D>, <bu:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	two long high-backed benches with a long table between, used esp. in bars and inexpensive restaurants.
booth	4.
	syl	booth
	pron	<bu:D>, <bu:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a temporary structure for shelter, dwelling, storage, etc.
Edwin Thomas	1.
	head	Booth
	syl	Ed:win Thom:as
	def	son of Junius Brutus Booth. 1833-93, U.S. actor.
John Wilkes	2.
	head	Booth
	syl	John Wilkes
	def	son of Junius Brutus Booth. 1838-65, U.S. actor; assassin of Abraham Lincoln.
Junius Brutus	3.
	head	Booth
	syl	Ju:ni:us Bru:tus
	pron	<1Ju:ni*s> <1bru:t*s>
	def	1796-1852, U.S. actor, born in England.
William	4.
	head	Booth
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1829-1912, English religious leader; founder and first general of the Salvation Army (1878).
Boothia Peninsula	0.
	syl	Boo+thi:a Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<1bu:$Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of N Canada: the northernmost part of the mainland of North America, lying west of the {Gulf of Boothia}, an arm of the Arctic Ocean.
bootjack	0.
	syl	boot+jack
	pron	<1bu:t2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that grips the heel of a boot to enable the foot to be withdrawn easily.
bootlace	0.
	syl	boot+lace
	pron	<1bu:t2lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong lace for fastening a boot.
Bootle	0.
	syl	Boo+tle
	pron	<1bu:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW England, on the River Mersey adjoining Liverpool. Pop.: 74208 (1971).
bootleg	ety	C17: see #7boot %1, #7leg ; from the practice of smugglers of carrying bottles of liquor concealed in their boots
bootlegs	infl
	head	bootleg
	syl	boot+legs
	pos	vb.
bootlegging	infl
	head	bootleg
	syl	boot+leg+ging
	pos	vb.
bootlegged	infl
	head	bootleg
	syl	boot+legged.
	pos	vb.
bootleg	1.
	syl	boot+leg
	pron	<1bu:t2leg>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, carry, or sell (illicit goods, esp. alcohol). {~}
bootleg	2.
	syl	boot+leg
	pron	<1bu:t2leg>
	pos	vb.
	def	something made or sold illicitly, such as alcohol during Prohibition in the U.S. {~}
bootleg	3.
	syl	boot+leg
	pron	<1bu:t2leg>
	pos	vb.
	def	produced, distributed, or sold illicitly.
	exam	1	bootleg whisky;
	exam	2	a bootleg record.
bootlegger	sub
	head	bootleg
	syl	boot+2leg+ger
	pos	n.
bootless	ety	Old English b*_otl*_eas, from b*_ot compensation; Old Norse b*'otalauss 
bootless	0.
	syl	boot+less
	pron	<1bu:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	of little or no use; vain; fruitless.
	exam	1	a bootless search.
bootlick	0.
	syl	boot+lick
	pron	<1bu:t2lik>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to seek favour by servile or ingratiating behaviour towards (someone, esp. someone in authority); toady.
bootlicker	sub
	head	bootlick
	syl	boot+2lick+er
	pos	n.
bootloader	0.
	syl	boot+load:er
	pron	<1bu:t2l*ud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	short for {bootstrap loader}.
boots	infl
	syl	boots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boots	0.
	syl	boots
	pron	<bu:ts>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a bootblack who cleans the guest's shoes in a hotel.
	infl
	head	boots and all
	syl	~
	pos	adv.
	qual	Austral. informal.
boots and all	1.
	syl	boots and all
	pos	adv.
	def	making every effort; with no holds barred. {~} ({boots-and-all}
boots and all	2.
	syl	boots and all
	pos	adv.
	def	behaving or conducted in such a manner.
boots and saddles	0.
	syl	boots and sad+dles
	pos	n.
	def	a bugle call formerly used in the U.S. Cavalry to summon soldiers to mount.
bootstrap	1.
	syl	boot+strap
	pron	<1bu:t2str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a leather or fabric loop on the back or side of a boot for pulling it on.
by one's (own) bootstraps	2.
	head	bootstrap
	syl	by one's (own) bootstraps.
	def	by one's own efforts; unaided.
bootstrap	3.
	syl	boot+strap
	pron	<1bu:t2str@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	self-acting or self-sufficient, as an electronic amplifier that uses its output voltage to bias its input or a self-consistent theory of nuclear interactions.
bootstrap	4.a.
	syl	boot+strap
	pron	<1bu:t2str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for loading the first few program instructions into a computer main store to enable the rest of the program to be introduced from an input device.
bootstrap	4.b.
	syl	boot+strap
	pron	<1bu:t2str@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bootstrap loader.
boot tree	1.
	syl	boot tree
	pos	n.
	def	a shoetree for a boot, often having supports to stretch the leg of the boot.
boot tree	2.
	syl	boot tree
	pos	n.
	def	a last for making boots.
booty	ety	C15: from Old French butin, from Middle Low German buite exchange; related to Old Norse b*'yta to exchange, b*'yti barter
booties	infl
	head	booty
	syl	boo+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
booty	0.
	syl	boo+ty
	pron	<1bu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any valuable article or articles, esp. when obtained as plunder.
booze	ety	C13: from Middle Dutch b*_usen 
booze	1.
	syl	booze
	pron	<bu:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	alcoholic drink.
booze	2.
	syl	booze
	pron	<bu:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a drinking bout or party.
booze	3.
	syl	booze
	pron	<bu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drink (alcohol), esp. in excess.
boozer	1.
	syl	booz+er
	pron	<1bu:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is fond of drinking.
boozer	2.
	syl	booz+er
	pron	<1bu:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly Brit. and Austral.
	def	a bar or pub.
booze-up	0.
	syl	booze-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. and Austral. slang.
	def	a drinking spree.
boozier	infl
	head	boozy
	syl	booz:i+er
	pos	adj.
booziest	infl
	head	boozy
	syl	booz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
boozy	0.
	syl	booz:y
	pron	<1bu:zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	inclined to or involving excessive drinking of alcohol; drunken.
	exam	1	a boozy lecturer;
	exam	2	a boozy party.
booziness	sub
	head	boozy
	syl	booz:i+ness
	pos	n.
bop	ety	C20: shortened from #7bebop  &- #!bop+per n.
bop	H1.1.
	syl	bop
	pron	<bop>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of jazz originating in the 1940s, characterized by rhythmic and harmonic complexity and instrumental virtuosity. Originally called: {bebop}.
bop	H1.2.
	syl	bop
	pron	<bop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a session of dancing to pop music.
bops	infl
	head	bop
	syl	bops
	pos	vb.
bopping	infl
	head	bop
	syl	bop+ping
	pos	vb.
bopped	infl
	head	bop
	syl	bopped.
	pos	vb.
bop	H1.3.
	syl	bop
	pron	<bop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dance to pop music, as in a discotheque.
bop	ety	C19: of imitative origin
bops	infl
	head	bop
	syl	bops
	pos	vb.
bopping	infl
	head	bop
	syl	bop+ping
	pos	vb.
bopped	infl
	head	bop
	syl	bopped.
	pos	vb.
bop	H2.1.
	syl	bop
	pron	<bop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to strike; hit.
bop	H2.2.
	syl	bop
	pron	<bop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blow.
bo-peep	1.
	syl	bo-peep
	pron	<2b*u1pEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a game for very young children, in which one hides (esp. hiding one's face in one's hands) and reappears suddenly.
bo-peep	2.
	syl	bo-peep
	pron	<2b*u1pEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a look (esp. in the phrase {have a bo-peep}) .
Bophuthatswana	0.
	syl	Bo+phu+that+swa+na
	pron	<2b*upu:ta:t1swa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in N South Africa: consists of six separate areas, the smallest (in the Orange Free State) being about 201 km (125 miles) from the nearest other area in the Bantustan; became an autonomous state in 1977. Capital: Mmabatho. Pop.: 1200000 (1977 est.). Area: 40330 sq. km (15571 sq. miles).
bor	0.
	syl	bor.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	borough.
bora	ety	C19: from Italian (Venetian dialect), from Latin bor*_eas the north wind
bora	H1.0.
	syl	bo:ra
	pron	<1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a violent cold north wind blowing from the mountains to the E coast of the Adriatic, usually in winter.
bora	ety	from a native Australian language
bora	H2.0.
	syl	bo:ra
	pron	<1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an initiation ceremony of Australian Aborigines, introducing youths to manhood.
Bora Bora	0.
	syl	Bo:ra Bo:ra
	pron	<1bc:r*> <1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, in the Society Islands: one of the Leeward Islands. Area: 39 sq. km (15 sq. miles).
boracic	0.
	syl	bo+ra+cic
	pron	<b*1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {boric}.
boracite	0.
	syl	bo+ra+cite
	pron	<1bc:r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white mineral that forms salt deposits of magnesium borate and chloride in cubic crystalline form. Formula: Mg\6Cl\2B\1\4O\2\6.
borage	ety	C13: from Old French bourage, perhaps from Arabic ab*_u `*_araq literally: father of sweat, from its use as a diaphoretic
borage	1.
	syl	bor+age
	pron	<1boriJ>, <1b^riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean boraginaceous plant, with star-shaped blue flowers. The young leaves have a cucumber-like flavour and are sometimes used in salads or as seasoning.
borage	2.
	syl	bor+age
	pron	<1boriJ>, <1b^riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related plants.
boraginaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Bor*_agin*_aceae, from Bor*_ag*_o genus name; see #7borage 
boraginaceous	0.
	syl	bo+rag:i+na+ceous
	pron	<b*2r@Ji1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of temperate and tropical typically hairy-leaved flowering plants that includes forget-me-not, lungwort, borage, comfrey, and heliotrope.
borak	ety	from a native Australian language
borak	0.
	syl	bo+rak
	pron	<1bc:r*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	rubbish; nonsense.
borane	ety	C20: from #7bor (#7on) #7+ -#7ane 
borane	0.
	syl	bo+rane
	pron	<1bc:rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound of boron and hydrogen, used in the synthesis of other boron compounds and as high-energy fuels.
Boras	0.
	syl	Bo+r*%as
	pron	Swedish <bu1ro:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Sweden, chiefly producing textiles. Pop.: 105559 (1974 est.).
borate	1.
	syl	bo+rate
	pron	<1bc:rAt>, <-it>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of boric acid. Salts of boric acid consist of BO\3 and BO\4 units linked together.
borate	2.
	syl	bo+rate
	pron	<1bc:rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with borax, boric acid, or borate.
borax	ety	C14: from Old French boras, from Medieval Latin borax, from Arabic b*_uraq, from Persian b*_urah 
boraxes	infl
	head	borax
	or	boraces
	syl	bo+rax:es
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boraces	infl
	head	borax
	or	boraxes
	syl	bo+ra+ces
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
borax	1.
	syl	bo+rax
	pron	<1bc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tincal}. a soluble readily fusible white mineral consisting of impure hydrated disodium tetraborate in monoclinic crystalline form, occurring in alkaline soils and salt deposits. Formula: Na\2B\4O\7.10H\2O.
borax	2.
	syl	bo+rax
	pron	<1bc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	pure disodium tetraborate.
borazon	ety	C20: from #7bor (#7on) #7+azo -#7+ -#7on 
borazon	0.
	syl	bo+ra+zon
	pron	<1bc:r*2zon>, <-zN>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely hard form of boron nitride.
borborygmus	ety	C18: from Greek &- @!bor+bo+#!ryg+mal or @!bor+bo+#!ryg+mic adj.
borborygmi	infl
	head	borborygmus
	syl	bor+bo+ryg+mi
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
borborygmus	0.
	syl	bor+bo+ryg+mus
	pron	<2bc:b*1rigm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	rumbling of the stomach.
Bordeaux	1.
	syl	Bor+deaux
	pron	<bc:1d*u>, French <bcr1do>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW France, on the River Garonne: a major centre of the wine trade. Pop.: 226281 (1975).
Bordeaux	2.
	syl	Bor+deaux
	pron	<bc:1d*u>, French <bcr1do>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several red, white, or ros*'e wines produced around Bordeaux.
Bordeaux mixture	ety	C19: loose translation of French bouillie bordelaise, from bouillir to boil+ bordelais of B#7ordeaux 
Bordeaux mixture	0.
	syl	Bor+deaux mix+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a fungicide consisting of a solution of equal quantities of copper sulphate and quicklime.
Bordelaise	ety	French: of B#7ordeaux 
Bordelaise	0.
	syl	Bor+de:laise
	pron	<2bc:d*1lAz>, French <bcrd*1lez>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Cookery.
	def	denot?!ing a brown sauce flavoured with red wine and sometimes mushrooms.
bordello	ety	C16: from Italian, from Old French borde hut, cabin
bordellos	infl
	head	bordello
	syl	bor+del+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bordello	0.
	syl	bor+del+lo
	pron	<bc:1del*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a brothel. Also called (archaic): {bor+del} (#!b@$$:d%@l).
border	ety	C14: from Old French bordure, from border to border, from bort side of a ship, of Germanic origin; see #7board 
border	1.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a band or margin around or along the edge of something.
border	2.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dividing line or frontier between political or geographic regions.
border	3.a.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region straddling such a boundary.
border	3.b.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	border country.
border	4.a.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or ornamental strip around the edge or rim of something, such as a printed page or dinner plate.
border	4.b.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a border illustration.
border	5.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow strip of ground planted with flowers, shrubs, trees, etc., that skirts a path or wall or surrounds a lawn or other area.
	exam	1	a herbaceous border.
border	6.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or provide with a border.
border	7.a.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be adjacent (to); lie along the boundary (of).
	exam	1	his land borders on mine.
border	7.b.
	syl	bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be nearly the same (as); verge (on).
	exam	1	his stupidity borders on madness.
the	infl
	head	Border
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Border	1.
	syl	Bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	the area straddling the border between England and Scotland.
Border	2.
	syl	Bor+der
	pron	<1bc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region in the Cape Province of South Africa around East London.
bordereau	ety	C20: from French
bordereaux	infl
	head	bordereau
	syl	bor+de:reaux
	pron	<-1r*u>, <-1r*uz>, French <-1ro>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bordereau	0.
	syl	bor+de:reau
	pron	<2bc:d*1r*u>, French <bcrd*1ro>, French <-1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	a memorandum or invoice prepared for a company by an underwriter, containing a list of reinsured risks.
borderer	0.
	syl	bor+der+er
	pron	<1bc:d*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in a border area, esp. the border between England and Scotland.
borderland	1.
	syl	bor:der+land
	pron	<1bc:d*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land located on or near a frontier or boundary.
borderland	2.
	syl	bor:der+land
	pron	<1bc:d*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an indeterminate region.
	exam	1	the borderland between intellect and intelligence.
borderline	1.
	syl	bor:der+line
	pron	<1bc:d*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a border; dividing line; line of demarcation.
borderline	2.
	syl	bor:der+line
	pron	<1bc:d*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an indeterminate position between two conditions or qualities.
	exam	1	the borderline between friendship and love.
borderline	3.
	syl	bor:der+line
	pron	<1bc:d*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	on the edge of one category and verging on another.
	exam	1	a borderline failure in the exam.
Borders Region	0.
	syl	Bor+ders Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in S Scotland, formed in 1975 from Berwick, Peebles, Roxburgh, Selkirk, and part of Midlothian: generally hilly with the Merse (fertile lowlands) in the southeast. Administrative centre: Newton St. Boswells. Pop.: 99917 (1976 est.). Area: 4700 sq. km (1800 sq. miles).
border terrier	0.
	syl	bor+der ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a small rough-coated breed of terrier.
bordure	ety	C15: from Old French; see #7border 
bordure	0.
	syl	bor+dure
	pron	<1bc:dju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the outer edge of a shield, esp. when decorated distinctively.
bore	ety	Old English borian; related to Old Norse bora, Old High German bor*_on to bore, Latin for*_are to pierce, Greek pharos ploughing, ph*'arunx #7pharynx 
bore	H1.1.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (a hole) in (a material) by use of a drill, auger, or rotary cutting tool.
bore	H1.2.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase the diameter of (a hole), as by an internal turning operation on a lathe or similar machine.
bore	H1.3.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (a hole in the ground, tunnel, mine shaft, etc.) by digging, drilling, cutting, etc.
bore	H1.4.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of a horse or athlete in a race
	def	to push other competitors, esp. in order to try to get them out of the way.
bore	H1.5.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole or tunnel in the ground, esp. one drilled in search of minerals, oil, etc.
bore	H1.6.a.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular hole in a material produced by drilling or turning.
bore	H1.6.b.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the diameter of such a hole.
bore	H1.7.a.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the hollow part of a tube or cylinder, esp. of a gun barrel.
bore	H1.7.b.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the diameter of such a hollow part; calibre.
bore	ety	C18: of unknown origin
bore	H2.1.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tire or make weary by being dull, repetitious, or uninteresting.
bore	H2.2.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull, repetitious, or uninteresting person, activity, or state.
bore	ety	C17: from Old Norse b*_ara wave, billow
bore	H3.0.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a high steep-fronted wave moving up a narrow estuary, caused by the tide.
bore	H4.0.
	syl	bore
	pron	<bc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of { {bear} %1.}
boreal	ety	C15: from Latin bore*_as the north wind
boreal	0.
	syl	bo+re:al
	pron	<1bc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the north or the north wind.
Boreal	1.
	syl	Bo+re:al
	pron	<1bc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the northern coniferous forests.
Boreal	2.
	syl	Bo+re:al
	pron	<1bc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a climatic zone having snowy winters and short summers.
Boreal	3.
	syl	Bo+re:al
	pron	<1bc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a dry climatic period from about 7500 to 5500 #7b.c., characterized by cold winters, warm summers, and a flora dominated by pines and hazels.
Boreas	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek
Boreas	0.
	syl	Bo:re:as
	pron	<1bc:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god personifying the north wind.
borecole	0.
	syl	bore+cole
	pron	<1bc:k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kale}.
boredom	0.
	syl	bore+dom
	pron	<1bc:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being bored; tedium.
boree	ety	from a native Australian language
boree	0.
	syl	bor:ee
	pron	<1bc:rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {myall}.
borer	1.
	syl	bor+er
	pron	<1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or hand tool for boring holes.
borer	2.
	syl	bor+er
	pron	<1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insects, insect larvae, or molluscs that bore into plant material, esp. wood. See also {woodborer, corn borer}.
Bjorn	infl
	head	Borg
	syl	Bj*"orn
	pos	n.
Borgerhout	0.
	syl	Bor+ger+hout
	pron	Flemish <bcrx*r1hcut>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Belgium, near Antwerp. Pop.: 49002 (1970).
Jorge Luis	infl
	head	Borges
	syl	Jor:ge Luis
	pron	<1$xor$xA>, <lwis>
	pos	n.
Borges	0.
	syl	Bor:ges
	pron	Spanish <1bor$xAs>, <lwis>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1899, Argentinian poet, short-story writer, and literary scholar. The short stories collected in (1944) he described as @6games with infinity@9.
Borghese	0.
	syl	Bor:ghe:se
	pron	Italian <bor1gA:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a noble Italian family whose members were influential in Italian art and politics from the 16th to the 19th century.
Borgholm	0.
	syl	Borg+holm
	pron	Swedish <1bcrjhclm>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE Sweden, on the W coast of *"Oland Island, of which it is the chief town. Pop.: 6836 (1970).
Cesare	1.
	head	Borgia
	syl	Ce:sa:re
	pron	<1CA:zarA>
	def	son of Rodrigo Borgia (Pope Alexander VI). 1475-1507, Italian cardinal, politician, and military leader; model for Machiavelli's
Borgia	2.
	syl	Bor:gia
	pron	Italian <1bcrJa>
	pos	n.
	def	his sister, {Lu@.cre@.zia} (lu#!kr$ettsja), daughter of Rodrigo Borgia. 1480-1519, Italian noblewoman. Her first marriage (1493) was annulled; her second husband was murdered (1500); she was also said to have committed incest with her father and brother. Her third marriage (1501), to the Duke of Ferrara, was more normal, and she became a patron of the arts and science.
Rodrigo	3.
	head	Borgia
	syl	Rod:ri:go
	pron	<rod1rEgo>
	def	See {Alexander VI}.
Gutzon	infl
	head	Borglum
	syl	Gut:zon
	pron	<1g^ts*n>
	pos	n.
Borglum	0.
	syl	Bor:glum
	pron	<1bc:gl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1941, U.S. sculptor, noted for his monumental busts of U.S. presidents carved in the mountainside of Mount Rushmore.
boric	0.
	syl	bo+ric
	pron	<1bc:rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing boron. Also: {boracic}.
boric acid	1.
	syl	bo+ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {orthoboric acid}. a white soluble weakly acid crystalline solid used in the manufacture of heat-resistant glass and porcelain enamels, as a fireproofing material, and as a mild antiseptic. Formula: H\3BO\3.
boric acid	2.
	syl	bo+ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any other acid containing boron.
boride	ety	C19: from #7bor (#7on) #7+ -#7ide 
boride	0.
	syl	bo+ride
	pron	<1bc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound in which boron is the most electronegative element.
boring	H1.1.a.
	syl	bor+ing
	pron	<1bc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making or enlarging a hole.
boring	H1.1.b.
	syl	bor+ing
	pron	<1bc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the hole made in this way.
boring	H1.2.
	syl	bor+ing
	pron	<1bc:riG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a fragment, particle, chip, etc., produced during boring.
boring	H2.0.
	syl	bor+ing
	pron	<1bc:riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull; repetitious; uninteresting.
born	1.
	syl	born
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle (in passive usage) of { {bear} %1 (sense 4).}
was not born yesterday	2.
	head	born
	syl	was not born yesterday.
	def	is not gullible or foolish. {~}
born	3.
	syl	born
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	possessing or appearing to have possessed certain qualities from birth.
	exam	1	a born musician.
born	4.a.
	syl	born
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	being at birth in a particular social status or other condition as specified.
	exam	1	ignobly born.
born	4.b.
	syl	born
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	lowborn.
in all one's born days	5.
	head	born
	syl	in all one's born days.
	qual	Informal.
	def	so far in one's life.
Max	infl
	head	Born
	syl	Max.
	pos	n.
Born	0.
	syl	Born
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1970, British nuclear physicist, born in Germany, noted for his fundamental contribution to quantum mechanics: Nobel prize for physics 1954.
borne	1.
	syl	borne
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of { {bear%1} (for all active uses of the verb; also for all passive uses except sense 5).}
be borne in on	2.
	head	borne
	or	upon
	syl	be borne in on
	usage	of a fact, etc.
	def	to be realized by (someone).
	exam	1	it was borne in on us how close we had been to disaster.
Borneo	0.
	syl	Bor+ne:o
	pron	<1bc:ni2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Pacific, between the Sulu and Java Seas, part of the Malay Archipelago: divided into Kalimantan ({Indonesian Borneo}) , the Malaysian states of Sarawak and Sabah, and the British-protected sultanate of Brunei; mountainous and densely forested. Area: about 750000 sq. km (290000 sq. miles).
borneol	ety	C19: from B#7orne (#7o) #7+ {-#7ol %1}
borneol	0.
	syl	bor+ne:ol
	pron	<1bc:ni2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white solid terpene alcohol extracted from the Malaysian tree used in perfume and in the manufacture of organic esters. Formula: C\1\0H\1\7OH.
Bornholm	0.
	syl	Born+holm
	pron	Danish <2bcrn1hclm>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Baltic Sea, south of Sweden: administratively part of Denmark. Chief town: Ro@b/nne. Pop.: 47121 (1971). Area: 588 sq. km (227 sq. miles).
Bornholm disease	0.
	syl	Born+holm dis+ease
	pron	<1bc:n2holm>
	pos	n.
	def	an epidemic virus infection characterized by pain round the base of the chest.
bornite	ety	C19: named after I. von Born (1742-91), Austrian mineralogist; see {-#7ite %1}
bornite	0.
	syl	born+ite
	pron	<1bc:nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron that tarnishes to purple or dark red. It occurs in copper deposits. Formula: Cu\5FeS\4. Also called: {peacock ore}.
Bornu	0.
	syl	Bor+nu
	pron	<1bc:nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Nigeria, on Lake Chad: the second largest state, formed in 1976 from part of North-Eastern State. Capital: Maiduguri. Pop.: 2990526 (1976 est.). Area: 116589 sq. km (45006 sq. miles).
Borodin	0.
	syl	Bo:ro:din:
	pron	<1bor*din>, Russian <b*ra1din)@T> <n.@T> <A@.le@.ksan@.dr> <Por@.fir@.e@.vich> <alik1sand%@r> <p*rfi1rjAviC>
	def	1834-87, Russian composer, whose works include the unfinished opera symphonies, songs, and chamber music.
Borodino	0.
	syl	Bo+ro+di+no
	pron	<2bor*1dEn*u>, Russian <b*r*di1nc>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in the W Soviet Union, about 110 km (70 miles) west of Moscow: scene of a battle (1812) in which Napoleon defeated the Russians but irreparably weakened his army.
boron	ety	C19: from #7bor (#7ax) #7+ (#7carb) #7on 
boron	0.
	syl	bo+ron
	pron	<1bc:ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard almost colourless crystalline metalloid element that in impure form exists as a brown amorphous powder. It occurs principally in borax and is used in hardening steel. The naturally occurring isotope {boron-10} is used in nuclear control rods and neutron detection instruments. Symbol: B; atomic no.: 5; atomic wt.: 10.81; valency: 3; relative density: 2.34 (crystalline), 2.37 (amorphous); melting pt.: 2300?%C; boiling pt.: 2550?%C.
boron carbide	0.
	syl	bo+ron car+bide
	pos	n.
	def	a black extremely hard inert substance having a high capture cross section for thermal neutrons. It is used as an abrasive and refractory and in control rods in nuclear reactors. Formula: B\4C.
boronia	0.
	syl	bo+ro+ni:a
	pron	<b*1r*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any aromatic rutaceous shrub of the Australian genus
boron nitride	0.
	syl	bo+ron ni+tride
	pos	n.
	def	a white inert crystalline solid existing both in a graphite-like form and in an extremely hard diamond-like form (borazon). It is used as a refractory, high temperature lubricant and insulator, and heat shield. Formula BN.
borosilicate	0.
	syl	bo+ro+sil:i+cate
	pron	<2bc:r*u1silikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of boric and silicic acids.
borough	ety	Old English burg; related to beorgan to shelter, Old Norse borg wall, Gothic baurgs city, Old High German burg fortified castle
borough	1.
	syl	bor+ough
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town, esp. (in Britain) one that forms the constituency of an M.P. or that was originally incorporated by royal charter. See also {burgh}.
borough	2.
	syl	bor+ough
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 32 constituent divisions that together with the City of London make up Greater London.
borough	3.
	syl	bor+ough
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five constituent divisions of New York City.
borough	4.
	syl	bor+ough
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a self-governing incorporated municipality.
borough	5.
	syl	bor+ough
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a fortified town or village or a fort.
borough	6.
	syl	bor+ough
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in New Zealand
	def	a small municipality with a governing body.
borough-English	ety	C14: from Anglo-French tenure en burgh Engloys tenure in an English borough; so called because the custom was unknown in France
borough-English	0.
	syl	bor:ough-Eng:lish
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. until 1925
	def	a custom in certain English boroughs whereby the youngest son inherited land to the exclusion of his older brothers. Compare {primogeniture, gavelkind}.
borrow	ety	Old English borgian; related to Old High German borg*_en to take heed, give security
borrow	1.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obtain or receive (something, such as money) on loan for temporary use, intending to give it, or something equivalent or identical, back to the lender.
borrow	2.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adopt (ideas, words, etc.) from another source; appropriate.
borrow	3.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	to lend.
borrow	4.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to putt the ball uphill of the direct path to the hole.
	exam	1	make sure you borrow enough.
borrow	5.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Golf. of a ball
	def	to deviate from a straight path because of the slope of the ground. {~}
borrow	6.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a deviation of a ball from a straight path because of the slope of the ground.
	exam	1	a left borrow.
borrow	7.a.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	living an unexpected extension of life.
borrow	7.b.
	syl	bor+row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	close to death.
borrower	sub
	head	borrow
	syl	bor+row+er
George	infl
	head	Borrow
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Borrow	0.
	syl	Bor:row
	pron	<1bor*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1803-81, English traveller and writer. His best-known works are the semiautobiographical novels of Gypsy life and language, (1851) and its sequel (1857).
Sir	infl
	head	Bors
	syl	Sir.
	pos	n.
Bors	1.
	syl	Bors
	pron	<bc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	one the knights of the Round Table, nephew of Lancelot.
Bors	2.
	syl	Bors
	pron	<bc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	an illegitimate son of King Arthur.
borsch	ety	from Russian borshch 
borsh	infl
	head	borsch
	syl	borsh
	pron	<bc:S>
	pos	n.
borscht	infl
	head	borsch
	or	borshch
	syl	borscht
	pron	<bc:St>
	pos	n.
borshch	infl
	head	borsch
	or	borscht
	syl	borshch
	pron	<bc:SC>
	pos	n.
borsch	0.
	syl	borsch
	pron	<bc:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian and Polish soup based on beetroot.
borstal	ety	C20: named after Borstal, village in Kent where the first institution was founded
borstal	0.
	syl	bor+stal
	pron	<1bc:st*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	an establishment in which offenders aged 15 to 21 may be detained for corrective training.
bort	ety	Old English gebrot fragment; related to Old Norse brot piece, Old High German broz bud
boart	infl
	head	bort
	or	bortz
	syl	boart
	pron	<bc:t>
	pos	n.
bortz	infl
	head	bort
	or	boart
	syl	bortz
	pron	<bc:ts>
	pos	n.
bort	0.
	syl	bort
	pron	<bc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an inferior grade of diamond used for cutting and drilling or, in powdered form, as an industrial abrasive.
borty	sub
	head	bort
	syl	bort:y
	pos	adj.
borzoi	ety	C19: from Russian borzoi, literally: swift; related to Old Slavonic br*vuz*vu swift
borzois	infl
	head	borzoi
	syl	bor+zois.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
borzoi	0.
	syl	bor+zoi
	pron	<1bc:zci>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall fast-moving breed of dog with a long coat, originally used in Russia for hunting wolves. Also called: {Russian wolfhound}.
boscage	ety	C14: from Old French bosc, probably of Germanic origin; see {#7bush %1}#7, -#7age 
boskage	alt
	head	boscage
	or	boscage
	syl	bos+kage
	pron	<1boskiJ>
	pos	n.
boscage	0.
	or	boskage
	syl	bos+cage
	pron	<1boskiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a mass of trees and shrubs; thicket.
Hieronymus	infl
	head	Bosch
	syl	Hier:on:y:mus
	pron	<hi1ronim*s>
	pos	n.
Bosch	0.
	syl	Bosch
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	def	original name probably (or ??1450-1516, Dutch painter, noted for his macabre allegorical representations of biblical subjects in brilliant transparent colours, esp. the triptych
boschbok	ety	Afrikaans
boschboks	infl
	head	boschbok
	or	boschbok
	syl	bosch+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boschbok	infl
	or	boschboks
	syl	bosch+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boschbok	0.
	syl	bosch+bok
	pron	<1boS2b^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	another name for {bushbuck}.
Bosch process	ety	C20: named after Carl Bosch (1874-1940), German chemist
Bosch process	0.
	syl	Bosch pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial process for manufacturing hydrogen by the catalytic reduction of steam with carbon monoxide.
boschvark	ety	Afrikaans
boschvark	0.
	syl	bosch+vark
	pron	<1boS2va:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	another name for {bushpig}.
Bose	1.
	syl	Bose
	pron	<b*us>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ja@.ga@.dis Chan@.dra} (d#f$$g$$#!di$:s #!t#s^ndr$$). 1858-1937,@T Indian@T physicist@T and@T plant@T physiologist.@T
Satyendra Nath	2.
	head	Bose
	syl	Sa:tyen:dra Nath
	pron	<s*1tjendr*> <1na:T>
	def	1894-1974, Indian physicist, who collaborated with Einstein in devising Bose-Einstein statistics.
Bose-Einstein statistics	0.
	syl	Bose-Ein:stein sta+tis+tics
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the branch of quantum statistics applied to systems of particles that do not obey the exclusion principle. Compare {Fermi-Dirac statistics}.
bosh	ety	C19: from Turkish bo*,s empty
bosh	H1.0.
	syl	bosh
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	empty or meaningless talk or opinions; nonsense.
bosh	ety	C17: probably from German; compare b*"oschen to slope, B*"oschung slope
bosh	H2.1.
	syl	bosh
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower tapering portion of a blast furnace, situated immediately above the air-inlet tuy*`eres.
bosh	H2.2.
	syl	bosh
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	def	the deposit of siliceous material that occurs on the surfaces of vessels in which copper is refined.
bosh	H2.3.
	syl	bosh
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	def	a water tank for cooling glass-making tools, etc.
bosh	H2.4.
	syl	bosh
	pron	<boS>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a kitchen sink or wash basin.
bosk	ety	C13: variant of busk #7bush %1
bosk	0.
	syl	bosk
	pron	<bosk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a small wood of bushes and small trees.
bosket	ety	C18: from French bosquet, from Italian boschetto, from bosco wood, forest; see {#7bush %1}
bosquet	alt
	head	bosket
	or	bosket
	syl	bos+quet
	pron	<1boskit>
	pos	n.
bosket	0.
	or	bosquet
	syl	bos+ket
	pron	<1boskit>
	pos	n.
	def	a clump of small trees or bushes; thicket.
Boskop	ety	C20: named after Boskop, in the Transvaal, where remains of this race were first discovered
Boskop	0.a.
	syl	Bos+kop
	pron	<1boskop>
	pos	n.
	def	a prehistoric race of the late Pleistocene period in sub-Saharan Africa.
Boskop	0.b.
	syl	Bos+kop
	pron	<1boskop>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Boskop man.
boskier	infl
	head	bosky
	syl	bosk:i+er
	pos	adj.
boskiest	infl
	head	bosky
	syl	bosk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bosky	0.
	syl	bosk:y
	pron	<1boski>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	containing or consisting of bushes or thickets.
	exam	1	a bosky wood.
bo's'n	0.
	syl	bo's'n
	pron	<1b*usN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a variant spelling of {boatswain}.
Bosnia	0.
	syl	Bos+ni:a
	pron	<1bozni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Yugoslavia: belonged to Turkey (1463-1878), then to Austria-Hungary (1879-1918); now part of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnian	sub
	head	Bosnia
	syl	Bos+ni:an
	pos	adj.
Bosnia and Hercegovina	alt
	head	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	or	Bosnia and Herzegovina
	syl	Bos+ni:a and Her+ce:go+vi+na
	pos	n.
Bosnia and Herzegovina	0.
	or	Bosnia and Hercegovina
	syl	Bos+ni:a and Her+ze:go+vi+na
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of Yugoslavia, in the W central part: mostly barren and mountainous, with forests in the east. Capital: Sarajevo. Pop.: 3746111 (1971). Area: about 51500 sq. km (19900 sq. miles).
bosom	ety	Old English b*_osm; related to Old High German buosam 
bosom	1.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the chest or breast of a person, esp. the female breasts.
bosom	2.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a woman's dress, coat, etc., that covers the chest.
bosom	3.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective centre or part.
	exam	1	the bosom of the family.
bosom	4.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the breast considered as the seat of emotions.
bosom	5.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	very dear; intimate.
	exam	1	a bosom friend.
bosom	6.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to embrace.
bosom	7.
	syl	bos+om
	pron	<1buz*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal or carry in the bosom.
bosomy	0.
	syl	bos+om:y
	pron	<1buz*mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	having large breasts.
boson	ety	C20: named after Satyendra Nath B#7ose 
boson	0.
	syl	bos+on
	pron	<1b*uzon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of elementary particles, such as a photon or pion, that has zero or integral spin and obeys the rules of Bose-Einstein statistics. Compare {fermion}.
Bosphorus	alt
	head	Bosporus
	or	Bosporus
	syl	Bos+pho+rus
	pron	<1bosf*r*s>
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Bosporus
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bosporus	0.
	or	Bosphorus
	syl	Bos+po+rus
	pron	<1bosp*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between European and Asian Turkey, linking the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
bosquet	0.
	syl	bos+quet
	pron	<1boskit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bosket}.
boss	ety	C19: from Dutch baas master; probably related to Old High German basa aunt, Frisian baes master
boss	H1.1.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person in charge of or employing others.
boss	H1.2.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	a professional politician who controls a party machine or political organization, often using devious or illegal methods.
boss	H1.3.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to employ, supervise, or be in charge of.
boss	H1.4.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by around or about
	def	to be domineering or overbearing towards (others).
boss	H1.5.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; Slang.
	def	excellent; fine.
	exam	1	a boss hand at carpentry;
	exam	2	that's boss&!
boss	ety	C13: from Old French boce, from Vulgar Latin bottia (unattested); related to Italian bozza metal knob, swelling
boss	H2.1.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	def	a knob, stud, or other circular rounded protuberance, esp. an ornamental one on a vault, a ceiling, or a shield.
boss	H2.2.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of various protuberances or swellings in plants and animals.
boss	H2.3.a.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of increased thickness, usually cylindrical, that strengthens or provides room for a locating device on a shaft, hub of a wheel, etc.
boss	H2.3.b.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar projection around a hole in a casting or fabricated component.
boss	H2.4.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded mass of igneous rock, esp. the uppermost part of an underlying batholith.
boss	H2.5.
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ornament with bosses; emboss.
boss	ety	from dialect buss calf, perhaps ultimately from Latin b*_os cow, ox
bossy	alt
	head	boss
	or	boss
	syl	boss:y
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
bosses	infl
	head	boss
	or	bossies
	syl	boss:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bossies	infl
	head	boss
	or	bosses
	syl	boss:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boss	H3.0.
	or	bossy
	syl	boss
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a calf or cow.
BOSS	0.
	syl	BOSS
	pron	<bos>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Bureau of State Security; a branch of the South African security police.
bossa nova	ety	Portuguese, literally: new voice
bossa nova	1.
	syl	bos+sa no:va
	pron	<1bos*> <1n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance similar to the samba, originating in Brazil.
bossa nova	2.
	syl	bos+sa no:va
	pron	<1bos*> <1n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
bossboy	0.
	syl	boss+boy
	pron	<1bos2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a Black African foreman of a gang of workers.
boss cocky	0.
	syl	boss cock:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a boss or person in power, esp. an overbearing one.
boss-eyed	ety	C19: from boss to miss or bungle a shot at a target (dialect)
boss-eyed	0.
	syl	boss-eyed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having a squint.
bossism	0.
	syl	boss+ism
	pron	<1bosiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the domination or the system of domination of political organizations by bosses.
Jacques B'enigne	infl
	head	Bossuet
	syl	Jacques B*'e:nigne
	pron	<Za:k> <bA1ni$j>
	pos	n.
Bossuet	0.
	syl	Bos:suet
	pron	French <bc1s$he>
	pos	n.
	def	1627-1704, French bishop: noted for his funeral orations.
bossier	infl
	head	bossy
	syl	boss:i+er
	pos	adj.
bossiest	infl
	head	bossy
	syl	boss:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bossy	H1.0.
	syl	boss:y
	pron	<1bosi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	domineering, overbearing, or authoritarian.
bossily	sub
	head	bossy
	syl	boss:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bossiness	sub
	head	bossy
	syl	boss:i+ness
	pos	n.
bossy	H2.0.
	syl	boss:y
	pron	<1bosi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of furniture
	def	ornamented with bosses.
boston	1.
	syl	bos+ton
	pron	<1bost*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for four, played with two packs.
boston	2.
	syl	bos+ton
	pron	<1bost*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slow gliding dance, a variation of the waltz.
Boston	1.
	syl	Bos+ton
	pron	<1bost*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Massachusetts, the state capital. Pop.: 618275 (1973 est.).
Boston	2.
	syl	Bos+ton
	pron	<1bost*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E England, in SE Lincolnshire. Pop.: 25995 (1971).
Boston crab	0.
	syl	Bos+ton crab
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes both or one of his opponent's legs, turns him face downwards, and exerts pressure over his back.
Boston ivy	0.
	syl	Bos+ton i:vy
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {Virginia creeper} (sense 2).}
Boston Tea Party	0.
	syl	Bos+ton Tea Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	American history.
	def	a raid in 1773 made by citizens of Boston (disguised as Indians) on three British ships in the harbour as a protest against taxes on tea and the monopoly given to the East India Company. The contents of several hundred chests of tea were dumped into the harbour.
bull	alt
	head	Boston terrier
	or	Boston terrier
	syl	bull
	pos	n.
Boston terrier	0.
	or	bull
	syl	Bos+ton ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a short stocky smooth-haired breed of terrier, originally developed by crossing the French and English bulldogs with the English terrier.
bosun	0.
	syl	bo+sun
	pron	<1b*usN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a variant spelling of {boatswain}.
James	infl
	head	Boswell
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Boswell	0.
	syl	Bos:well
	pron	<1bozw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1740-95, Scottish author and lawyer, noted particularly for his (1791).
Boswellian	sub
	head	Boswell
	syl	Bos+wel+li:an
	pron	<boz1weli*n>
	pos	adj.
Bosworth Field	0.
	syl	Bos+worth Field
	pron	<1bozwR:T>, <-w*T>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the site, two miles south of Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, of the battle that ended the Wars of the Roses. Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor was crowned king as Henry VII.
bot	ety	C15: probably from Low German; related to Dutch bot, of obscure origin
bott	alt
	head	bot
	or	bot
	syl	bott
	pron	<bot>
	pos	n.
bot	H1.1.
	or	bott
	syl	bot
	pron	<bot>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of a botfly, which typically develops inside the body of a horse, sheep, or man.
bot	H1.2.
	or	bott
	syl	bot
	pron	<bot>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar larva.
bot	ety	C20: perhaps from #7botfly , alluding to the creature's bite; see {#7bite (sense 12)}
	infl
	head	bot
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
bot	H2.1.
	syl	bot
	pron	<bot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrounge or borrow.
bot	H2.2.
	syl	bot
	pron	<bot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to scrounge (from); impose (on). {~}
bot	H2.3.
	syl	bot
	pron	<bot>
	pos	vb.
	def	a scrounger.
on the bot (for) 	4.
	head	bot
	syl	on the bot (for) .
	def	wanting to scrounge.
	exam	1	he's on the bot for a cigarette.
bot	1.
	syl	bot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	botanical.
bot	2.
	syl	bot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	botany.
bot	3.
	syl	bot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bottle.
BoT	0.
	syl	B.o.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Board of Trade.
botanical	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin botanicus, from Greek botanikos relating to plants, from botan*_e plant, pasture, from boskein to feed; perhaps related to Latin b*_os ox, cow
botanic	alt
	head	botanical
	or	botanical
	syl	bo+tan+ic
	pos	adj.
botanical	1.
	or	botanic
	syl	bo+tan:i+cal
	pron	<b*1t@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to botany or plants.
botanical	2.
	or	botanic
	syl	bo+tan:i+cal
	pron	<b*1t@nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug that is made from parts of a plant.
botanically	sub
	head	botanical
	syl	bo+1tan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
botanical garden	0.
	syl	bo+tan:i+cal gar+den
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which plants are grown, studied, and exhibited.
botanise	alt
	head	botanize
	or	botanize
	syl	bot:a+nise
	pron	<1bot*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
botanize	1.
	or	botanise
	syl	bot:a+nize
	pron	<1bot*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collect or study plants.
botanize	2.
	or	botanise
	syl	bot:a+nize
	pron	<1bot*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explore and study the plants in (an area or region).
botany	ety	C17: from #7botanical ; compare #7astronomy, astronomical 
botanies	infl
	head	botany
	syl	bot:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
botany	1.
	syl	bot:a+ny
	pron	<1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of plants, including their classification, structure, physiology, ecology, and econom?!ic importance.
botany	2.
	syl	bot:a+ny
	pron	<1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant life of a particular region or time.
botany	3.
	syl	bot:a+ny
	pron	<1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the biological characteristics of a particular group of plants.
botanist	sub
	head	botany
	syl	bot:a+nist
	pos	n.
Botany Bay	1.
	syl	Bot:a+ny Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Tasman Sea, on the SE coast of Australia: surrounded by the suburbs of Sydney.
Botany Bay	2.
	syl	Bot:a+ny Bay
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 19th century
	def	a British penal settlement that was in fact at Port Jackson, New South Wales.
Botany wool	0.
	syl	Bot:a+ny wool
	pos	n.
	def	a fine wool from the merino sheep.
botargo	ety	C15: from obsolete Italian, from Arabic butarkhah 
botargoes	infl
	head	botargo
	syl	bo+tar+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
botargo	0.
	syl	bo+tar+go
	pron	<b*1ta:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a relish consisting of the roe of mullet or tunny, salted and pressed into rolls.
botch	ety	C14: of unknown origin
botch	1.
	syl	botch
	pron	<boC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to spoil through clumsiness or ineptitude.
botch	2.
	syl	botch
	pron	<boC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to repair badly or clumsily.
botch	3.
	syl	botch
	pron	<boC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	a badly done piece of work or repair (esp. in the phrase {make a botch of (something}) ).
botcher	sub
	head	botch
	syl	botch+er
	pos	n.
botchier	infl
	head	botchy
	syl	botch:i+er
	pos	adj.
botchiest	infl
	head	botchy
	syl	botch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
botchy	0.
	syl	botch:y
	pron	<1boCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	clumsily done or made.
botchily	sub
	head	botchy
	syl	botch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
botchiness	sub
	head	botchy
	syl	botch:i+ness
	pos	n.
botel	0.
	syl	bo+tel
	pron	<b*u1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spelling of {boatel}.
botflies	infl
	head	botfly
	syl	bot+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
botfly	0.
	syl	bot+fly
	pron	<1bot2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various stout-bodied hairy dipterous flies of the families and the larvae of which are parasites of man, sheep, and horses.
both	ety	C12: from Old Norse b*_athir; related to Old High German b*_ede, Latin amb*_o, Greek amph*_o #e Usage. Both is used to refer to two objects, persons, etc., and should be avoided where a group of three or more is involved, as in both the preface and the two editions of the book were banned. Both is redundant when employed together with as well as, equal, equally, alike, or together. Sentences such as they are both alike, they are both equal, however, do occur frequently in informal English.
both	1.a.
	syl	both
	pron	<b*uT>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the two; two considered together.
	exam	1	both dogs were dirty.
both	1.b.
	syl	both
	pron	<b*uT>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	both are to blame.
both	2.
	syl	both
	pron	<b*uT>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used preceding words, phrases, or clauses joined by used to emphasize that not just one, but also the other of the joined elements is included.
	exam	1	both Ellen and Keith enjoyed the play;
	exam	2	both new and exciting.
Louis	infl
	head	Botha
	syl	Lou:is.
	pos	n.
Botha	0.
	syl	Bo:tha
	pron	<1b*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1919, South African statesman and general; first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910-19).
bother	ety	C18: perhaps from Irish Gaelic bodhar deaf, vexed; compare Old Irish buadrim I vex
bother	1.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give annoyance, pain, or trouble to; irritate.
	exam	1	his bad leg is bothering him again.
bother	2.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trouble (a person) by repeatedly disturbing; pester.
	exam	1	stop bothering your father&!
bother	3.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take the time or trouble; concern oneself.
	exam	1	don't bother to come with me.
bother	4.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a person) alarmed or confused.
	exam	1	the thought of her husband's return clearly bothered her.
bother	5.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of worry, trouble, or confusion.
bother	6.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes fuss, trouble, or annoyance.
bother	7.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disturbance or fight; trouble (esp. in the phrase {a spot of bother}) .
bother	8.
	syl	both+er
	pron	<1boD*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an exclamation of slight annoyance.
botheration	0.
	syl	both+er:a+tion
	pron	<2boD*1rAS*n>
	pos	n. interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for { {bother} (senses 5, 8).}
bothersome	0.
	syl	both+er+some
	pron	<1boD*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing bother; troublesome.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Bothnia
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Bothnia	0.
	syl	Both+ni:a
	pron	<1boTni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Baltic Sea, extend?!ing north between Sweden and Finland.
Earl of	infl
	head	Bothwell
	syl	Earl of
	pos	n.
Bothwell	0.
	syl	Both:well
	pron	<1boTw*l>, <1boD->
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1535-78, Scottish nobleman; third husband of Mary Queen of Scots. He is generally considered to have instigated the murder of Darnley (1567).
bothy	ety	C18: perhaps related to #7booth 
bothies	infl
	head	bothy
	syl	both:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bothy	0.
	syl	both:y
	pron	<1boTi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a small roughly built shelter or outhouse, esp. a hut on a mountain pasture.
bo tree	ety	C19: from Sinhalese, from Pali bodhitaru tree of wisdom, from Sanskrit bodhi wisdom, awakening; see B#7odhisattva 
bo tree	0.
	syl	bo tree
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {peepul}.
botryoidal	ety	C18: from Greek botruoeid*_es, from botrus cluster of grapes; see -#7oid 
botryose	alt
	head	botryoidal
	or	botryoidal
	syl	bot+ry+ose
	pron	<1botri2*us>, <-2*uz>
	pos	adj.
botryoidal	0.
	or	botryose
	syl	bot+ry:oi+dal
	pron	<2botri1cidL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals, parts of plants, etc.
	def	shaped like a bunch of grapes.
bots	0.
	syl	bots
	pron	<bots>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a digestive disease of horses and some other animals caused by the presence of botfly larvae in the stomach.
Botswana	0.
	syl	Bot+swa+na
	pron	<bu1Cwa:n*> <but1swa:n*>, <bot->
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in southern Africa: established as the British protectorate of Bechuanaland in 1885 as a defence against the Boers; became an independent state within the Commonwealth in 1966; consists mostly of a plateau averaging 1000 m (3300 ft.), with the extensive Okavango swamps in the northwest and the Kalahari Desert in the southwest. Languages: English and Tswana. Religion: mostly animist. Currency: pula. Capital: Gaborone. Pop.: 608656 (1971). Area: about 570000 sq. km (220000 sq. miles).
bott	0.
	syl	bott
	pron	<bot>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bot}.
botte	0.
	syl	botte
	pron	French. <bct>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a thrust or hit.
Sandro	infl
	head	Botticelli
	syl	San:dro
	pron	<1sandro>
	pos	n.
Botticelli	0.
	syl	Bot:ti:cel:li
	pron	Italian <2botti1Celli>
	pos	n.
	def	1444-1510, Italian (Florentine) painter, illustrator, and engraver, noted for the graceful outlines and delicate details of his mythological and religious paintings.
bottle	ety	C14: from Old French botaille, from Medieval Latin butticula, literally: a little cask, from Late Latin buttis cask, {#7butt %4}
bottle	H1.1.a.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, often of glass and typically cylindrical with a narrow neck that can be closed with a cap or cork, for containing liquids.
bottle	H1.1.b.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bottle rack.
bottle	H1.2.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bottleful}. the amount such a vessel will hold.
bottle	H1.3.a.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	def	a container equipped with a teat that holds a baby's milk or other liquid; nursing bottle.
bottle	H1.3.b.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	def	the contents of such a container.
	exam	1	the baby drank his bottle.
bottle	H1.4.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {magnetic bottle}.
the bottle	5.
	head	bottle
	syl	the bottle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drinking of alcohol, esp. to excess.
bottle	H1.6.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or place (wine, beer, jam, etc.) in a bottle or bottles.
bottle	H1.7.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store (gas) in a portable container under pressure.
bottle	H1.8.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to injure by thrusting a broken bottle into (a person). {~} See also {bottle up}.
bottle	ety	C14: from Old French botel, from botte bundle, of Germanic origin
bottle	H2.0.
	syl	bot+tle
	pron	<1botL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a bundle, esp. of hay.
bottlebrush	1.
	syl	bot:tle+brush
	pron	<1botL2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian myrtaceous shrubs or trees of the genera and having dense spikes of large red flowers with protruding brushlike stamens.
bottlebrush	2.
	syl	bot:tle+brush
	pron	<1botL2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees or shrubs.
bottlebrush	3.
	syl	bot:tle+brush
	pron	<1botL2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical brush on a thin shaft, used for cleaning bottles.
bottle-feeds	infl
	head	bottle-feed
	syl	bot:tle-feeds
	pos	vb.
bottle-feeding	infl
	head	bottle-feed
	syl	bot:tle-feed:ing
	pos	vb.
bottle-fed	infl
	head	bottle-feed
	syl	bot:tle-fed.
	pos	vb.
bottle-feed	0.
	syl	bot:tle-feed
	pos	vb.
	def	to feed (a baby) with milk from a bottle instead of breast-feeding.
bottle gourd	1.
	syl	bot+tle gourd
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World cucurbitaceous climbing plant, having large hard-shelled gourds as fruits.
bottle gourd	2.
	syl	bot+tle gourd
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant.
bottle gourd	xref
	syl	bot+tle gourd
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {calabash}.
bottle green	0.a.
	syl	bot+tle green
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a dark green colour.
bottle green	0.b.
	syl	bot+tle green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a bottle-green car.
bottleneck	1.a.
	syl	bot:tle+neck
	pron	<1botL2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow stretch of road or a junction at which traffic is or may be held up.
bottleneck	1.b.
	syl	bot:tle+neck
	pron	<1botL2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the hold up.
bottleneck	2.
	syl	bot:tle+neck
	pron	<1botL2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	something that holds up progress, esp. of a manufacturing process.
bottleneck	3.a.
	syl	bot:tle+neck
	pron	<1botL2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the broken-off neck of a bottle placed over a finger and used to produce a buzzing effect in a style of guitar-playing originally part of the American blues tradition.
bottleneck	3.b.
	syl	bot:tle+neck
	pron	<1botL2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the style of guitar playing using a bottleneck.
bottleneck	4.
	syl	bot:tle+neck
	pron	<1botL2nek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to be or cause an obstruction in.
bottlenose dolphin	0.
	syl	bot:tle+nose dol+phin
	pron	<1botL2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any dolphin of the genus esp. which has been kept in captivity and trained to perform tricks.
bottle-oh	alt
	head	bottle-o
	or	bottle-o
	syl	bot:tle-oh
	pos	n.
bottle-o	0.
	or	bottle-oh
	syl	bot:tle-o
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a dealer in empty bottles.
bottle party	0.
	syl	bot+tle par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a party to which guests bring drink.
bottler	0.
	syl	bot+tler
	pron	<1botL*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an excellent or outstand?!ing person or thing.
bottle tree	0.
	syl	bot+tle tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian sterculiaceous trees of the genus (or that have a bottle-shaped swollen trunk.
bottle up	1.
	syl	bot+tle up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain (powerful emotion).
bottle up	2.
	syl	bot+tle up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to keep (an army or other force) contained or trapped.
	exam	1	the French fleet was bottled up in Le Havre.
bottle-washer	0.
	syl	bot:tle-wash:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a menial or factotum.
bottom	ety	Old English botm; related to Old Norse botn, Old High German bodam, Latin fundus, Greek puthm*_en 
bottom	1.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest, deepest, or farthest removed part of a thing.
	exam	1	the bottom of a hill.
bottom	2.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the least important or successful position.
	exam	1	the bottom of a class.
bottom	3.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground underneath a sea, lake, or river.
touch bottom	4.
	head	bottom
	syl	touch bottom.
	def	to run aground.
bottom	5.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner depths of a person's true feelings (esp. in the phrase {from the bottom of one's heart}) .
bottom	6.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the underneath part of a thing.
bottom	7.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the parts of a vessel's hull that are under water.
bottom	8.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in literary or commercial contexts
	def	a boat or ship.
bottom	9.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	a strike in the centre of the cue ball.
bottom	10.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry valley or hollow.
bottom	11.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest level worked in a mine.
bottom	12.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of horses
	def	staying power; stamina.
bottom	13.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the buttocks.
at bottom	14.
	head	bottom
	syl	at bottom.
	def	in reality; basically or despite appearances to the contrary.
	exam	1	he's a kind man at bottom.
be at the bottom of	15.
	head	bottom
	syl	be at the bottom of.
	def	to be the ultimate cause of.
get to the bottom of	16.
	head	bottom
	syl	get to the bottom of.
	def	to discover the real truth about.
bottom	17.a.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	to destroy or eliminate.
bottom	17.b.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	n.
	def	to show to be of little or no value.
bottom	18.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	lowest or last.
	exam	1	the bottom price.
bet	19.
	head	bottom
	or	put one's bottom dollar on
	syl	bet
	usage	prenominal
	def	to be absolutely sure of (one's opinion, a person, project, etc.).
bottom	20.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or situated at the bottom or a bottom.
	exam	1	the bottom shelf.
bottom	21.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	fundamental; basic.
bottom	22.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a chair, etc.) with a bottom or seat.
bottom	23.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover the full facts or truth of; fathom.
bottom	24.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to base or be founded (on an idea, etc.).
bottom	25.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to strike the ground beneath the water with a vessel's bottom.
bottom	26.a.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mine (a hole, claim, etc.) deep enough to reach any gold there is.
bottom	26.b.
	syl	bot+tom
	pron	<1bot*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to reach (gold, mud, etc.) on bottoming.
bottom drawer	0.
	syl	bot+tom drawer
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a container in which a young woman collects linen, cutlery, etc., in anticipation of marriage. U.S. equivalent: {hope chest}.
bottom house	1.
	syl	bot+tom house
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	the open space beneath a house built upon high pillars.
bottom house	2.
	syl	bot+tom house
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	such a space partially enclosed and floored for use as servants' quarters.
bottomless	1.
	syl	bot+tom+less
	pron	<1bot*mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no bottom.
bottomless	2.
	syl	bot+tom+less
	pron	<1bot*mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	un?!limited; inexhaustible.
bottomless	3.
	syl	bot+tom+less
	pron	<1bot*mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	very deep.
bottommost	0.
	syl	bot:tom+most
	pron	<1bot*m2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	lowest or most fundamental.
bottom out	0.
	syl	bot+tom out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach the lowest point.
bottomry	ety	C16: from Dutch bodemerij, from bodem #7bottom (hull of a ship)+ -erij -#7ry 
bottomries	infl
	head	bottomry
	syl	bot+tom+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bottomry	0.
	syl	bot+tom+ry
	pron	<1bot*mri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maritime law.
	def	a contract whereby the owner of a ship borrows money to enable the vessel to complete the voyage and pledges the ship as security for the loan.
bottoms up	0.
	syl	bot+toms up&!
	pos	interj.
	def	an informal drinking toast.
Bottrop	0.
	syl	Bot+trop
	pron	German <1bctrcp>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia in the Ruhr. Pop.: 103458 (1974 est.).
botulin	ety	C19: from #7botulinus 
botulin	0.
	syl	bot:u+lin
	pron	<1botjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	a potent toxin produced by the bacterium in imperfectly preserved food, etc., causing botulism.
botulinus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin botulus sausage
botulinuses	infl
	head	botulinus
	syl	bot:u+li+nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
botulinus	0.
	syl	bot:u+li+nus
	pron	<2botju1lIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an anaerobic bac?!terium, whose toxins (botulins) cause botulism: family
botulism	ety	C19: first formed as German Botulismus literally: sausage poisoning, from Latin botulus sausage
botulism	0.
	syl	bot:u+lism
	pron	<1botju2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	poisoning from ingestion of botulin, which affects the central nervous system producing difficulty in swallowing, visual disturbances, and respiratory paralysis.
Mikhail Moiseivich	infl
	head	Botvinnik
	syl	Mi:kha:il Moi:se:iv:ich
	pron	<mixa1il> <m*i1sjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Botvinnik	0.
	syl	Bot:vin:nik
	pron	<1botvinik>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Soviet chess player; world champion (1948-57, 1958-60, 1961-63).
Bouak'e	0.
	syl	Boua+k*'e
	pron	French <bwa1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S central Ivory Coast. Pop.: about 100000 (1969 est.).
bouch'ee	ety	French: mouthful
bouch'ee	0.
	syl	bou+ch*'ee
	pron	<bu:1SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pastry case filled with a savoury mixture, served hot with cocktails or as an hors d'oeuvre.
Francois	infl
	head	Boucher
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Boucher	0.
	syl	Bou:cher
	pron	French <bu1SA>
	pos	n.
	def	1703-70, French rococo artist, noted for his delicate ornamental paint?!ings of pastoral scenes and mythological subjects.
Bouches-du-Rhone	0.
	syl	Bouches-du-Rh*^one
	pron	French <buS>, French <dy> <1ro:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S central France, in Provence-C*^ote-d'Azur region. Capital: Marseille. Pop.: 1646679 (1975). Area: 5284 sq. km (2047 sq. miles).
Dion	infl
	head	Boucicault
	syl	Di:on
	pron	<1dIon>
	pos	n.
Boucicault	0.
	syl	Bou:ci:cault
	pron	<1bu:si2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1822-90, Irish dramatist and actor. His plays include (1841), (1852), and (1857).
boucl'e	ety	French boucl*'e curly, from boucle a curl, #7buckle 
boucl'e	1.
	syl	bou+cl*'e
	pron	<1bu:klA>
	pos	n.
	def	a curled or looped yarn or fabric giving a thick knobbly effect.
boucl'e	2.
	syl	bou+cl*'e
	pron	<1bu:klA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating such a yarn or fabric.
	exam	1	a boucl*'e wool coat.
boucl'ee	ety	from French, literally: curled
boucl'ee	0.
	syl	bou+cl*'ee
	pron	<1bu:klA>
	pos	n.
	def	a support for a cue in billiards formed by doubling the first finger so that its tip is aligned with the thumb at its second joint, to form a loop through which the cue may slide.
Boudicca	0.
	syl	Bou:dic:ca
	pron	<b*u1dik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name of {Boadicea}.
boudoir	ety	C18: from French, literally: room for sulking in, from bouder to sulk
boudoir	0.
	syl	bou+doir
	pron	<1bu:dwa:>, <-dwc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's bedroom or private sitting room.
bouffant	ety	from French, from bouffer to puff up
bouffant	1.
	syl	bouf+fant
	pron	<1bu:fc:G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hair style
	def	having extra height and width through back-combing; puffed out.
bouffant	2.
	syl	bouf+fant
	pron	<1bu:fc:G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sleeves, skirts, etc.
	def	puffed out.
bouffant	3.
	syl	bouf+fant
	pron	<1bu:fc:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a bouffant hair style.
bouffe	0.
	syl	bouffe
	pron	<bu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	See {op*'era bouffe}.
Bougainville	H1.0.
	syl	Bou+gain+ville
	pron	<1bu:g*n2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Pacific, the largest of the Solomon Islands: a province of Papua New Guinea. Chief town: Kieta. Pop.: 96363 (1971). Area: about 10360 sq. km (4000 sq. miles).
Louis Antoine de	infl
	head	Bougainville
	syl	Louis An:toine de
	pron	<lwi ?~a1twan d*). 1729-1811, FrAnch navigator>
	pos	n.
bougainvillea	ety	C19: New Latin, named after L. A. de B#7ougainville 
bougainvillaea	alt
	head	bougainvillea
	or	bougainvillea
	syl	bou+gain+vil+lae:a
	pron	<2bu:g*n1vili*>
	pos	n.
bougainvillea	0.
	or	bougainvillaea
	syl	bou+gain+vil+le:a
	pron	<2bu:g*n1vili*>
	pos	n.
	def	any woody nyctaginaceous widely cultivated American vine of the genus having inconspicuous flowers surrounded by showy red or purple bracts.
bough	ety	Old English b*_og arm, twig; related to Old Norse b*_ogr shoulder, ship's bow, Old High German buog shoulder, Greek p*_ekhus forearm, Sanskrit b*_ahu; see {#7bow %3#7, } #7elbow 
bough	0.
	syl	bough
	pron	<bau>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the main branches of a tree.
bought	1.
	syl	bought
	pron	<bc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense and past participle of {buy}.
bought	2.
	syl	bought
	pron	<bc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	purchased from a shop; not homemade.
boughten	0.
	syl	bought+en
	pron	<1bc:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	a dialect word for {bought} (sense 2).
bougie	ety	C18: from French, originally a wax candle from Bougie, (Bujiya), Algeria
bougie	0.
	syl	bou+gie
	pron	<1bu:ZE>, <bu:1ZE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a long slender semiflexible cylindrical instrument for inserting into body passages such as the rectum or urethra to dilate structures, introduce medication, etc.
bouillabaisse	ety	C19: from French, from Proven*,cal bouiabaisso, literally: boil down
bouillabaisse	0.
	syl	bouil+la+baisse
	pron	<2bu:j*1bes>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich stew or soup of fish and vegetables flavoured with spices, esp. saffron.
bouillon	ety	C18: from French, from bouillir to #7boil %1
bouillon	0.
	syl	bouil+lon
	pron	<1bu:jon>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain unclarified broth or stock.
Georges	1.
	head	Boulanger
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	def	1837-91, French general and minister of war (1886-87). Accused of attempting a coup d'*'etat, he fled to Belgium, where he committed suicide.
Nadia	2.
	head	Boulanger
	syl	Na:dia
	pron	<1nadja>
	def	born 1887, French teacher of musical composition: her pupils include Elliott Carter, Aaron Copland, Darius Milhaud, and Virgil Thomson. She is noted also for her work in reviving the works of Monteverdi.
boulder	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect bullersten, from Old Swedish bulder rumbling+ sten #7stone 
boulder	0.
	syl	boul+der
	pron	<1b*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth rounded mass of rock that has been shaped by erosion and transported by ice or water from its original position.
boulder clay	0.
	syl	boul+der clay
	pos	n.
	def	an unstratified glacial deposit consisting of fine clay, boulders, and pebbles. See also { {till%4.}}
Boulder Dam	0.
	syl	Boul+der Dam
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1933-47) of {Hoover Dam}.
boule	ety	C19: from French: ball
boule	0.
	syl	boule
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pear-shaped imitation ruby, sapphire, etc., made from synthetic corundum.
boules	ety	plural of boule {#7ball %1} see {#7bowl %2}
boules	0.
	syl	boules
	pos	n.
	mod	French. bul; pl. construed as; sing.
	def	a game similar to bowls, popular in France, played mainly with metal bowls on rough surfaces.
boulevard	ety	C18: from French, from Middle Dutch bolwerc #7bulwark ; so called because originally often built on the ruins of an old rampart
boulevard	1.a.
	syl	boule+vard
	pron	<1bu:lva:>, <-va:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide usually tree-lined road in a city, often used as a promenade.
boulevard	1.b.
	syl	boule+vard
	pron	<1bu:lva:>, <-va:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a street name
	exam	1	Sunset Boulevard.
boulevard	2.a.
	syl	boule+vard
	pron	<1bu:lva:>, <-va:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a grass strip between the pavement and road.
boulevard	2.b.
	syl	boule+vard
	pron	<1bu:lva:>, <-va:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the centre strip of a road dividing traffic travelling in different directions.
boulevardier	0.
	syl	boule+var+di+er
	pron	<bu:l1va:di2A>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally in Paris
	def	a fashionable man, esp. one who frequents public places.
Pierre	infl
	head	Boulez
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Boulez	0.
	syl	Bou:lez
	pron	<1bu:lez>, French <bu1le:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, French composer and conductor, whose works employ total serialization.
boulle	ety	C18: named after Andr*'e Charles Boulle (1642-1732), French cabinet-maker
boule	infl
	head	boulle
	or	buhl
	syl	boule
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	adj.
buhl	infl
	head	boulle
	or	boule
	syl	buhl
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	adj.
boulle	1.
	syl	boulle
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a type of marquetry of patterned inlays of brass and tortoiseshell, occasionally with other metals such as pewter, much used on French furniture from the 17th century.
boulle	2.
	syl	boulle
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {boulle+work}. something ornamented with such marquetry.
Boulogne	0.
	syl	Bou+logne:
	pron	<bu1lcin;@T>, French@T <bu1lc$j)@T> <n> <@T> <a@T> <port@T> <in@T> <N@T> <France>, <on> <the> <English> <Channel> <Pop.:> <49284> <1975>
	def	Official name: {Bou@.logne-sur-Mer} bul@$$jsyr#!m$e$:r).
Boulogne-Billancourt	0.
	syl	Bou:logne-Bil:lan+court
	pron	French <bu1lc$j> <bij?~a1ku:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial suburb of SW Paris. Pop.: 103948 (1975). Also called: {Bou@.logne-sur-Seine} bul@$$jsyr#!s$en).
boult	0.
	syl	boult
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {bolt} %2.
Boult	0.
	syl	Boult
	pron	<b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {A@.dri@.an (Cedric) }. born 1889, English conductor.
Houari	infl
	head	Boum'edienne
	syl	Hou:ar:i
	pron	<1hau*ri>
	pos	n.
Boum'edienne	0.
	syl	Bou:m*'e:di:enne
	pron	<bu:2mAdi1en>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1927, Algerian statesman and soldier: prime minister of Algeria since overthrowing Ben Bella in a coup (1965).
bounce	ety	C13: probably of imitative origin; compare Low German bunsen to beat, Dutch bonken to thump
bounce	1.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an elastic object, such as a ball
	def	to rebound from an impact.
bounce	2.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (such an object) to hit a solid surface and spring back.
bounce	3.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rebound or cause to rebound repeatedly.
bounce	4.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move suddenly, excitedly, or violently; spring.
	exam	1	she bounced up from her chair.
bounce	5.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Slang. of a cheque
	def	to be sent back by a bank to a payee unredeemed because of lack of funds in the drawer's account.
bounce	6.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cause (a cheque) to bounce.
bounce	7.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to force (a person) to leave (a place or job); throw out; eject.
bounce	8.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to hustle (a person) into believing or doing something.
bounce	9.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of rebounding from an impact.
bounce	10.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	n.
	def	a leap; jump; bound.
bounce	11.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being able to rebound; springiness.
bounce	12.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	vitality; vigour; resili?!ence.
bounce	13.
	syl	bounce
	pron	<bauns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	swagger or impudence.
the bounce	14.
	head	bounce
	syl	the bounce.
	qual	Australian Rules.
	def	the start of play at the beginning of each quarter or after a goal.
get	15.
	head	bounce
	or	give the bounce
	syl	get
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to dismiss or be dismissed from a job.
bounce back	0.
	syl	bounce back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recover one's health, good spirits, confidence, etc., easily after a setback.
bouncer	1.
	syl	bounc+er
	pron	<1bauns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a man employed at a club, restaurant, etc., to throw out drunks or troublemakers and stop fights.
bouncer	2.
	syl	bounc+er
	pron	<1bauns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a dishonoured cheque.
bouncer	3.
	syl	bounc+er
	pron	<1bauns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	another word for {bumper}.
bouncer	4.
	syl	bounc+er
	pron	<1bauns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that bounces.
bouncing	0.
	syl	bounc+ing
	pron	<1baunsiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by with
	def	vigorous and robust (esp. in the phrase {a bouncing baby}) .
bouncing Bet	0.
	syl	bounc+ing Bet
	pron	<bet>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {soapwort}.
bouncier	infl
	head	bouncy
	syl	bounc:i+er
	pos	adj.
bounciest	infl
	head	bouncy
	syl	bounc:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bouncy	1.
	syl	bounc:y
	pron	<1baunsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively, exuberant, or self-confident.
bouncy	2.
	syl	bounc:y
	pron	<1baunsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the capability or quality of bouncing.
	exam	1	a bouncy ball.
bouncy	3.
	syl	bounc:y
	pron	<1baunsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	responsive to bouncing; springy.
	exam	1	a bouncy bed.
bouncily	sub
	head	bouncy
	syl	bounc:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bounciness	sub
	head	bouncy
	syl	bounc:i+ness
	pos	n.
bound	H1.1.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense and past participle of {bind}.
bound	H1.2.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	in bonds or chains; tied with or as if with a rope.
	exam	1	a bound prisoner.
bound	H1.3.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, foll. by an infinitive
	def	destined; sure; certain.
	exam	1	it's bound to happen.
bound	H1.4.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, foll. by on
	def	resolved; determined.
	exam	1	bound on winning.
bound	H1.5.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, often foll. by by
	def	compelled or obliged to act, behave, or think in a particular way, as by duty, circumstance, or convention.
bound	H1.6.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	constipated.
bound	H1.7.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	secured within a cover or binding.
	exam	1	to deliver bound books.
bound	H1.8.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	denoting a morpheme, such as the prefix that occurs only as part of another word and not as a separate word in itself. Compare { {free} (sense 19).}
bound	H1.9.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	denoting an occurrence of a variable within the scope of a quantifier; constrained. Compare { {free} (sense 20).}
bound up with	10.
	head	bound
	syl	bound up with.
	def	closely or inextricably linked with.
	exam	1	his irritability is bound up with his work.
bound	ety	C16: from Old French bond a leap, from bondir to jump, resound, from Vulgar Latin bombit*_ire (unattested) to buzz, hum, from Latin bombus booming sound
bound	H2.1.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move forwards or make (one's way) by leaps or jumps.
bound	H2.2.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bounce; spring away from an impact.
bound	H2.3.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	n.
	def	a jump upwards or forwards.
by leaps and bounds	4.
	head	bound
	syl	by leaps and bounds.
	def	with sudden irregular rapidity.
	exam	1	her condition improved by leaps and bounds.
bound	H2.5.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden pronounced sense of excitement.
	exam	1	his heart gave a sudden bound when he saw her.
bound	H2.6.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	n.
	def	a bounce, as of a ball.
bound	ety	C13: from Old French bonde, from Medieval Latin bodina, of Gaulish origin
bound	H3.1.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place restrictions on; limit.
bound	H3.2.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to form a boundary of (an area of land or sea, political or administrative region, etc.).
bound	H3.3.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a number that is greater than or equal to every member of a set of numbers ({upper bound}) , or less than or equal to every member of a set of numbers ({lower bound}) .
bound	H3.4.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bounds}.
bound	ety	C13: from Old Norse buinn, past participle of b*_ua to prepare
bound	H4.0.a.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, often foll. by for
	def	going or intending to go towards; on the way to.
	exam	1	a ship bound for Jamaica;
	exam	2	homeward bound.
bound	H4.0.b.
	syl	bound
	pron	<baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	northbound traffic.
boundaries	infl
	head	boundary
	syl	bound:a+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boundary	1.
	syl	bound:a+ry
	pron	<1baund*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	something that indicates the farthest limit, as of an area; border.
boundary	2.a.
	syl	bound:a+ry
	pron	<1baund*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	the marked limit of the playing area.
boundary	2.b.
	syl	bound:a+ry
	pron	<1baund*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke that hits the ball beyond this limit.
boundary	2.c.
	syl	bound:a+ry
	pron	<1baund*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	the four runs scored with such a stroke, or the six runs if the ball crosses the boundary without touching the ground.
boundary layer	0.
	syl	bound:a+ry lay+er
	pos	n.
	def	the layer of fluid closest to the surface of a solid past which the fluid flows: it has a lower rate of flow than the bulk of the fluid because of its adhesion to the solid.
boundary rider	0.
	syl	bound:a+ry rid+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an employee on a sheep or cattle station whose job is to maintain fences in good repair and to prevent stock from straying.
bounden	0.
	syl	bound+en
	pron	<1baund*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally obligatory (archaic except in the phrase {bounden duty}) .
bounder	1.
	syl	bound+er
	pron	<1baund*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal, rare.
	def	a morally reprehensible person; cad.
bounder	2.
	syl	bound+er
	pron	<1baund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that bounds.
boundless	0.
	syl	bound+less
	pron	<1baundlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unlimited; vast.
	exam	1	boundless energy.
boundlessly	sub
	head	boundless
	syl	bound+less+ly
	pos	adv.
boundlessness	sub
	head	boundless
	syl	bound+less+ness
	pos	n.
bounds	1.
	syl	bounds
	pron	<baundz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	a limit; boundary (esp. in the phrase {know no bounds}) .
bounds	2.
	syl	bounds
	pron	<baundz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	something that restrains or confines, esp. the standards of a society.
	exam	1	within the bounds of modesty.
bounds	xref
	syl	bounds
	pron	<baundz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See also {out of bounds}.
bounteous	1.
	syl	boun+te+ous
	pron	<1baunti*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	giving freely; generous.
	exam	1	the bounteous goodness of God.
bounteous	2.
	syl	boun+te+ous
	pron	<1baunti*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	plentiful; abundant.
bounteously	sub
	head	bounteous
	syl	boun+te+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
bounteousness	sub
	head	bounteous
	syl	boun+te+ous+ness
	pos	n.
bountiful	1.
	syl	boun+ti+ful
	pron	<1bauntiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	plentiful; ample (esp. in the phrase {a bountiful supply}) .
bountiful	2.
	syl	boun+ti+ful
	pron	<1bauntiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving freely; generous.
bountifully	sub
	head	bountiful
	syl	boun+ti+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
bountifulness	sub
	head	bountiful
	syl	boun+ti+ful+ness
	pos	n.
bounty	ety	C13 (in the sense: goodness): from Old French bontet, from Latin bonit*_as goodness, from bonus good
bounties	infl
	head	bounty
	syl	boun+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bounty	1.
	syl	boun+ty
	pron	<1baunti>
	pos	n.
	def	generosity in giving to others; liberality.
bounty	2.
	syl	boun+ty
	pron	<1baunti>
	pos	n.
	def	a generous gift; something freely provided.
bounty	3.
	syl	boun+ty
	pron	<1baunti>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment made by a government, as, formerly, to a sailor on enlisting or to a soldier after a campaign.
bounty	4.
	syl	boun+ty
	pron	<1baunti>
	pos	n.
	def	any reward or premium.
	exam	1	a bounty of 20p for every rat killed.
Bounty	0.
	syl	Boun+ty
	pron	<1baunti>
	pos	n.
	def	a British naval ship commanded by Captain William Bligh, which was on a scientific voyage in 1789 between Tahiti and the West Indies when her crew mutinied.
bouquet	ety	C18: from French: thicket, from Old French bosc forest, wood, probably of Germanic origin; see #7bush %1
bouquet	1.
	syl	bou+quet
	pron	<b*u1kA>, <bu:->
	pos	n.
	def	a bunch of flowers, esp. a large carefully arranged one.
bouquet	2.
	syl	bou+quet
	pron	<bu:1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic aroma or fragrance of a wine or liqueur.
bouquet	3.
	syl	bou+quet
	pos	n.
	def	a compliment or expression of praise.
bouquet garni	ety	French, literally: garnished bouquet
bouquets garnis	infl
	head	bouquet garni
	syl	bou+quets gar+nis
	pron	<1bu:kAz> <ga:1nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bouquet garni	0.
	syl	bou+quet gar+ni
	pron	<1bu:kA> <ga:1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a bunch of herbs tied together and used for flavouring soups, stews, etc.
bourbon	ety	C19: named after Bourbon county, Kentucky, where it was first made
bourbon	0.
	syl	bour+bon
	pron	<1bR:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a whiskey distilled, chiefly in the U.S., from maize, esp. one containing at least 51 per cent maize (the rest being malt and rye) and aged in charred white-oak barrels.
Bourbon	1.a.
	syl	Bour:bon
	pron	<1bu*bN>, French <bur1b?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the European royal line that ruled in France from 1589 to 1793 (when Louis XVI was executed by the revolutionaries) and was restored in 1815, continuing to rule in its Orleans branch from 1830 until 1848. Bourbon dynasties also ruled in Spain (1700-1808; 1813-1931) and Naples and Sicily (1734-1806; 1815-1860).
Bourbon	1.b.
	syl	Bour:bon
	pron	<1bu*bN>, French <bur1b?~c>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Bourbon kings.
Bourbon	2.
	syl	Bour:bon
	pron	<1bu*bN>, French <bur1b?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an extreme reactionary in political or social matters.
Bourbonist	sub
	head	Bourbon
	syl	Bour+bon+ist
	pos	n.
Bourbon biscuit	0.
	syl	Bour+bon bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a rich chocolate-flavoured biscuit with a chocolate-cream filling.
Bourbonism	1.
	syl	Bour+bon+ism
	pron	<1bu*b*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	support for Bourbon rule.
Bourbonism	2.
	syl	Bour+bon+ism
	pron	<1bu*b*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	extreme political and social conservatism.
bourdon	ety	C14: from Old French: drone (of a musical instrument), of imitative origin
bourdon	1.
	syl	bour+don
	pron	<1bu*dN>, <1bc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16-foot organ stop of the stopped diapason type.
bourdon	2.
	syl	bour+don
	pron	<1bu*dN>, <1bc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	the drone of a bagpipe.
bourdon	3.
	syl	bour+don
	pron	<1bu*dN>, <1bc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a drone or pedal point in the bass of a harmonized melody.
Bourdon gauge	0.
	syl	Bour+don gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pressure gauge consisting of a flattened curved tube attached to a pointer that moves around a dial. As the pressure in the tube increases the tube tends to straighten and the pointer indicates the applied pressure.
bourg	ety	C15: French, from Old French borc, from Late Latin burgus castle, of Germanic origin; see #7borough 
bourg	0.
	syl	bourg
	pron	<bu*g>, French <bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a French market town, esp. one beside a castle.
bourgeois	ety	C16: from Old French borjois, burgeis burgher, citizen, from bourg town; see #7burgess 
bourgeois	infl
	syl	bour+geois.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bourgeois	H1.1.
	syl	bour+geois
	pron	<1bu*Zwa:>, <bu*1Zwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a member of the middle class, esp. one regarded as being conservative and materialistic or (in Marxist thought) a capitalist exploiting the working class.
bourgeois	H1.2.
	syl	bour+geois
	pron	<1bu*Zwa:>, <bu*1Zwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a mediocre, unimaginative, or materialistic person.
bourgeois	H1.3.
	syl	bour+geois
	pron	<1bu*Zwa:>, <bu*1Zwa:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	characteristic of, relating to, or comprising the middle class.
bourgeois	H1.4.
	syl	bour+geois
	pron	<1bu*Zwa:>, <bu*1Zwa:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	con?!servative or materialistic in outlook.
	exam	1	a bourgeois mentality.
bourgeois	H1.5.
	syl	bour+geois
	pron	<1bu*Zwa:>, <bu*1Zwa:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	usage	in Marxist thought
	def	dominated by capitalists or capitalist interests.
bourgeoise	sub
	head	bourgeois
	syl	bour+geoise
	pron	<1bu*Zwa:z>, <bu*1Zwa:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
bourgeois	ety	C19: perhaps from its size, midway between long primer and brevier
bourgeois	H2.0.
	syl	bour+geois
	pron	<b*:1Jcis>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 9 point.
L'eon Victor Auguste	infl
	head	Bourgeois
	syl	L*'e:on Vic:tor Au:guste
	pron	<lA?~c> <viktcr> <o1gyst>
	pos	n.
Bourgeois	0.
	syl	Bour:geois
	pron	French <bur1Zwa>
	pos	n.
	def	1851-1925, French statesman; first chairman of the League of Nations: Nobel peace prize 1920.
the	infl
	head	bourgeoisie
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
bourgeoisie	1.
	syl	bour+geoi+sie
	pron	<2bu*Zwa:1zE>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle classes.
bourgeoisie	2.
	syl	bour+geoi+sie
	pron	<2bu*Zwa:1zE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist thought
	def	the ruling class of the two basic classes of capitalist society, consisting of capitalists, manufacturers, bankers, and other employers. The bourgeoisie owns the most important of the means of production, through which it exploits the working class.
bourgeon	0.
	syl	bour+geon
	pron	<1bR:J*n>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {burgeon}.
Bourges	0.
	syl	Bourges
	pron	French <burZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central France. Pop.: 80379 (1975).
Bourgogne	0.
	syl	Bour+gogne
	pron	<bur1gc$j>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Burgundy}.
Habib ben Ali	infl
	head	Bourguiba
	syl	Ha:bib ben A:li
	pron	<h@1bib> <ben> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
Bourguiba	0.
	syl	Bour:gui:ba
	pron	<bu*1gEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, Tunisian statesman: president of Tunisia since 1957; a moderate and an advocate of gradual social change.
bourn	ety	C16: from Old French borne; see #7bound %3
bourne	alt
	head	bourn
	or	bourn
	syl	bourne
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
bourn	H1.1.
	or	bourne
	syl	bourn
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a destination; goal.
bourn	H1.2.
	or	bourne
	syl	bourn
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a boundary.
bourn	ety	C16: from Old French bodne limit; see #7bound %3
bourn	H2.0.
	syl	bourn
	pron	<bc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southern Brit.
	def	a stream, esp. an intermittent one in chalk areas. Compare {burn%2}.
Bournemouth	0.
	syl	Bourne+mouth
	pron	<1bc:nm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in S England, in SE Dorset on the English Channel. Pop.: 153425 (1971).
bourr'ee	ety	French, literally: bundle of sticks, from bourrer to stuff, from Late Latin burra shaggy garment
bourr'ee	1.
	syl	bour+r*'ee
	pron	<1bu*rA>, French <bu1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional French dance in fast duple time, resembling a gavotte.
bourr'ee	2.
	syl	bour+r*'ee
	pron	<1bu*rA>, French <bu1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed in the rhythm of this dance.
Bourse	ety	C19: from French, literally: purse, from Medieval Latin bursa, ultimately from Greek: leather
Bourse	0.
	syl	Bourse
	pron	<bu*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a stock exchange of continental Europe, esp. Paris.
bouse	ety	C16: of unknown origin
bowse	alt
	head	bouse
	or	bouse
	syl	bowse
	pron	<bauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bouse	0.
	or	bowse
	syl	bouse
	pron	<bauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to raise or haul with a tackle.
boustrophedon	ety	C17: from Greek, literally: turning as in ploughing with oxen, from bous ox+ -stroph*_edon from strephein to turn; see #7strophe 
boustrophedon	0.
	syl	bou+stro+phe:don
	pron	<2bu:str*1fEdN>, <2bau->
	pos	adj.
	def	having alternate lines written from right to left and from left to right.
bout	ety	C16: variant of obsolete bought turn; related to German Bucht #7bight ; see #7about 
bout	1.a.
	syl	bout
	pron	<baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time spent doing something, such as drinking.
bout	1.b.
	syl	bout
	pron	<baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of illness.
bout	2.
	syl	bout
	pron	<baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest or fight, esp. a boxing or wrestling match.
boutique	ety	C18: from French, probably from Old Proven*,cal botica, ultimately from Greek apoth*_ek*_e storehouse; see #7apothecary 
boutique	0.
	syl	bou+tique
	pron	<bu:1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop, esp. a small one selling fashionable clothes and other items.
boutonniere	ety	French: buttonhole, from bouton #7button 
boutonniere	0.
	syl	bou+ton+ni+ere
	pron	<2butoni1e*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {buttonhole} (sense 2).}
bouzouki	ety	from Modern Greek mpouzouki, perhaps from Turkish b*"uj*"uk large
bouzouki	0.
	syl	bou+zouk:i
	pron	<bu:1zu:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek long-necked stringed musical instrument related to the mandolin.
bovid	ety	C19: from New Latin Bovidae, from Latin b*_os ox
bovid	1.
	syl	bo+vid
	pron	<1b*uvid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of ruminant artiodactyl hollow-horned mammals including sheep, goats, cattle, antelopes, and buffalo.
bovid	2.
	syl	bo+vid
	pron	<1b*uvid>
	pos	n.
	def	any bovid animal.
bovine	ety	C19: from Late Latin bov*_inus concerning oxen or cows, from Latin b*_os ox, cow
bovine	1.
	syl	bo+vine
	pron	<1b*uvIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the (cattle), a bovid tribe including domestic cattle.
bovine	2.
	syl	bo+vine
	pron	<1b*uvIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	dull; sluggish; stolid.
bovine	3.
	syl	bo+vine
	pron	<1b*uvIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal belonging to the
bovinely	sub
	head	bovine
	syl	bo+vine+ly
	pos	adv.
Bovril	0.
	syl	Bov+ril
	pron	<1bovril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a concentrated beef extract, used for flavouring, as a stock, etc.
bovver	ety	C20: slang pronunciation of #7bother 
bovver	0.a.
	syl	bov+ver
	pron	<1bov*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	rowdiness, esp. caused by gangs of teenage youths.
bovver	0.b.
	syl	bov+ver
	pron	<1bov*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bovver boy.
bovver boots	0.
	syl	bov+ver boots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	heavy boots worn by some teenage youths in Britain, used in gang fights.
bow	ety	Old English b*_ugan, related to Old Norse bj*_ugr bent, Old High German biogan to bend, Dutch buigen 
bow	H1.1.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lower (one's head) or bend (one's knee or body) as a sign of respect, greeting, assent, or shame.
bow	H1.2.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bend or cause to bend; incline downwards.
bow	H1.3.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or before
	def	to comply or accept.
	exam	1	bow to the inevitable.
bow	H1.4.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in, out, to, etc.
	def	to usher (someone) into or out of a place with bows and deference.
	exam	1	the manager bowed us to our car.
bow	H1.5.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by down
	def	to bring (a person, nation, etc.) to a state of submission.
bow and scrape	6.
	head	bow
	syl	bow and scrape.
	def	to behave in an excessively deferential or obsequious way.
bow	H1.7.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	n.
	def	a lowering or inclination of the head or body as a mark of respect, greeting, or assent.
take a bow	8.
	head	bow
	syl	take a bow.
	def	to acknowl?!edge or receive applause or praise. {~} See also {bow out}.
bow	ety	Old English boga arch, bow; related to Old Norse bogi a bow, Old High German bogo, Old Irish bocc, and #7bow %1
bow	H2.1.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a weapon for shooting arrows, consisting of an arch of elastic wood bent by a string ({bowstring}) fastened at each end. See also {crossbow}.
bow	H2.2.a.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a long slightly curved stick across which are stretched strands of horsehair, used for playing the strings of a violin, viola, cello, or related instrument.
bow	H2.2.b.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke with such a stick.
bow	H2.3.a.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative interlacing of ribbon or other fabrics, usually having two loops and two loose ends.
bow	H2.3.b.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the knot forming such an interlacing; bowknot.
bow	H2.4.a.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is curved, bent, or arched.
bow	H2.4.b.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	rainbow;
	exam	2	oxbow;
	exam	3	saddlebow.
bow	H2.5.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses a bow and arrow; archer.
bow	H2.6.a.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame of a pair of spectacles.
bow	H2.6.b.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sidepiece of the frame of a pair of spectacles that curls round behind the ear.
bow	H2.7.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal ring forming the handle of a pair of scissors or of a large old-fashioned key.
bow	H2.8.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	part of a building curved in the form of a bow. See also {bow window. ~}
bow	H2.9.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to form or cause to form a curve or curves.
bow	H2.10.
	syl	bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to make strokes of a bow across (violin strings).
bow	ety	C15: probably from Low German boog; related to Dutch boeg, Danish bov ship's bow, shoulder; see #7bough 
bow	H3.1.a.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the forward end or part of a vessel.
bow	H3.1.b.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the bow mooring line.
bow	H3.2.
	syl	bow
	pron	<bau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	short for {bowman} %2.
bon the port	3.
	head	bow
	or	starboard bow
	syl	bon the port
	qual	Nautical.
	def	within 45 degrees to the port (or starboard) of straight ahead.
a shot across someone's bows	4.
	head	bow
	syl	a shot across someone's bows.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a warning.
bow collector	0.
	syl	bow col+lec+tor
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sliding current collector, consisting of a bow-shaped strip mounted on a hinged framework, used on trains, etc., to collect current from an overhead-wire. Compare { {skate} %1 (sense 4).}
bow compass	0.
	syl	bow com+pass
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a compass in which the legs are joined by a flexible metal bow-shaped spring rather than a hinge, the angle being adjusted by a screw. Also called: {bow-spring compass}.
bowdlerize	ety	C19: after Thomas Bowdler (1754-1825), English editor who published an expurgated edition of Shakespeare
bowdlerise	alt
	head	bowdlerize
	or	bowdlerize
	syl	bowd+ler+ise
	pron	<1baudl*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bowdlerize	0.
	or	bowdlerise
	syl	bowd+ler+ize
	pron	<1baudl*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove passages or words regarded as indecent from (a play, novel, etc.); expurgate.
bowdlerization	sub
	head	bowdlerize
	or	bowdlerisation
	syl	bowd+ler:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
bowdlerisation	sub
	head	bowdlerize
	or	bowdlerization
	syl	bowd+ler:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
bowdlerism	sub
	head	bowdlerize
	syl	bowd+ler+ism
	pos	n.
bowel	ety	C13: from Old French bouel, from Latin botellus a little sausage, from botulus sausage
bowel	1.
	syl	bow+el
	pron	<1bau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an intestine, esp. the large intestine in man.
bowel	2.
	syl	bow+el
	pron	<1bau*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	innards; entrails.
bowel	3.
	syl	bow+el
	pron	<1bau*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the deep or innermost part (esp. in the phrase {the bowels of the earth}) .
bowel	4.
	syl	bow+el
	pron	<1bau*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the emotions, esp. of pity or sympathy.
bowel movement	1.
	syl	bow+el move+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the discharge of faeces; defecation.
bowel movement	2.
	syl	bow+el move+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the waste matter discharged; faeces.
bower	ety	Old English b*_ur dwelling; related to Old Norse b*_ur pantry, Old High German b*_ur dwelling
bower	H1.1.
	syl	bow+er
	pron	<1bau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shady leafy shelter or recess, as in a wood or garden; arbour.
bower	H1.2.
	syl	bow+er
	pron	<1bau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a lady's bedroom or apartments, esp. in a medieval castle; boudoir.
bower	H1.3.
	syl	bow+er
	pron	<1bau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a country cottage, esp. one regarded as charming or picturesque.
bower	ety	C18: from #7bow %3+-#7er %1
bower	H2.0.
	syl	bow+er
	pron	<1bau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a vessel's bow anchor.
bower	ety	C19: from German Bauer peasant, jack (in cards)
bower	H3.0.
	syl	bow+er
	pron	<1bau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a jack in euchre and similar card games.
bowerbird	1.
	syl	bow:er+bird
	pron	<1bau*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various songbirds of the family of Australia and New Guinea. The males build bower-like display grounds in the breeding season to attract the females.
bowerbird	2.
	syl	bow:er+bird
	pron	<1bau*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral.
	def	a collector of unconsidered trifles.
Bowery	ety	C17: from Dutch bouwerij, from bouwen to farm+ erij -#7ery ; see #7boor , B#7oer 
the	infl
	head	Bowery
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bowery	0.
	syl	Bow+er:y
	pron	<1bau*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in New York City noted for its cheap hotels and bars, frequented by vagrants and drunks.
bowfin	0.
	syl	bow+fin
	pron	<1b*u2fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive North American freshwater bony fish, with an elongated body and a very long dorsal fin: family
bowhead	0.
	syl	bow+head
	pron	<1b*u2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a large-mouthed arctic whale, that has become rare through overfishing but is now a protected species.
David	infl
	head	Bowie
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Bowie	0.
	syl	Bow:ie
	pron	<1baui>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1947, English rock singer and composer. His recordings include (1969), (1972), (1973), (1976), and (1977).
bowie knife	ety	C19: named after Jim Bowie (1796-1836), Texan adventurer, who popularized it
bowie knife	0.
	syl	bow:ie knife
	pron	<1b*ui>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout hunting knife with a short hilt and a guard for the hand.
bowing	0.
	syl	bow+ing
	pron	<1b*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of using the bow in playing a violin, viola, cello, or related instrument.
bowknot	0.
	syl	bow+knot
	pron	<1b*u2not>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative knot usually having two loops and two loose ends; bow.
bowl	ety	Old English bolla; related to Old Norse bolli, Old Saxon bollo 
bowl	H1.1.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a round container open at the top, used for holding liquid, keeping fruit, serving food, etc.
bowl	H1.2.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {bowlful}. the amount a bowl will hold.
bowl	H1.3.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the rounded or hollow part of an object, esp. of a spoon or tobacco pipe.
bowl	H1.4.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any container shaped like a bowl, such as a sink or lavatory.
bowl	H1.5.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a bowl-shaped building or other structure, such as a football stadium or amphitheatre.
bowl	H1.6.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a bowl-shaped depression of the land surface. See also {dust bowl}.
bowl	H1.7.a.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a drinking cup.
bowl	H1.7.b.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	intoxicating drink.
bowl	ety	C15: from French boule, ultimately from Latin bulla bubble
bowl	H2.1.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden ball used in the game of bowls, having flattened sides, one side usually being flatter than the other in order to make it run on a curved course.
bowl	H2.2.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a large heavy ball with holes for gripping with the fingers and thumb, used in tenpin bowling.
bowl	H2.3.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to roll smoothly or cause to roll smoothly, esp. by throwing underarm along the ground.
bowl	H2.4.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by along
	def	to move easily and rapidly, as in a car.
bowl	H2.5.a.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send (a ball) down the pitch from one's hand towards the batsman, keeping the arm straight while doing so.
bowl	H2.5.b.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {bowl out}. to dismiss (a batsman) by delivering a ball that breaks his wicket.
bowl	H2.6.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play bowls or tenpin bowling.
bowl	H2.7.
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in tenpin bowling, etc.
	def	to score (a specified amount).
	exam	1	he bowled 120.
bowl	xref
	syl	bowl
	pron	<b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {bowl over}.
bow legs	0.
	syl	bow legs
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a condition in which the legs curve outwards like a bow between the ankle and the thigh. Also called: {bandy legs}.
bow-legged	sub
	head	bow legs
	syl	bow-leg:ged
	pron	<b*u1legid>, <b*u1legd>
	pos	adj.
bowler	H1.1.
	syl	bowl+er
	pron	<1b*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	one who bowls in cricket.
bowler	H1.2.
	syl	bowl+er
	pron	<1b*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a player at the game of bowls.
bowler	ety	C19: named after John Bowler, 19th-century London hatter
bowler	H2.0.
	syl	bowl+er
	pron	<1b*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff felt hat with a rounded crown and narrow curved brim. U.S. name: {derby}.
bowler	ety	perhaps from #7b (#7ow -#7wow) #7+ (#7h) #7owler 
bowler	H3.0.
	syl	bow+ler
	pron	<1baul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dublin dialect.
	def	a dog.
bowline	ety	C14: probably from Middle Low German b*_ol*_ine, equivalent to #7bow %3+{#7line %1}
bowline	1.
	syl	bow+line
	pron	<1b*ulin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line for controlling the weather leech of a square sail when a vessel is close-hauled.
on a bowline	2.
	head	bowline
	syl	on a bowline.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	beating close to the wind.
bowline	3.
	syl	bow+line
	pron	<1b*ulin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a knot used for securing a loop that will not slip at the end of a piece of rope.
bowling	1.
	syl	bowl+ing
	pron	<1b*uliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various games in which a heavy ball is rolled down a special alley, usually made of wood, at a group of wooden pins, esp. the games of tenpin bowling (tenpins) and skittles (ninepins).
bowling	2.
	syl	bowl+ing
	pron	<1b*uliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the game of bowls.
bowling	3.
	syl	bowl+ing
	pron	<1b*uliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the act of delivering the ball to the batsman.
bowling	4.
	syl	bowl+ing
	pron	<1b*uliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to bowls or bowling.
	exam	1	a bowling team.
bowling alley	1.a.
	syl	bowl+ing al+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow wooden lane down which the ball is rolled in tenpin bowling.
bowling alley	1.b.
	syl	bowl+ing al+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a similar lane or alley, usually with raised sides, for playing skittles (nine?!pins).
bowling alley	2.
	syl	bowl+ing al+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a building having several lanes for tenpin bowling.
bowling crease	0.
	syl	bowl+ing crease
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a line marked at the wicket, over which a bowler must not advance fully before delivering the ball.
bowling green	0.
	syl	bowl+ing green
	pos	n.
	def	an area of closely mown turf on which the game of bowls is played.
bowl over	1.
	syl	bowl o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to surprise (a person) greatly, esp. in a pleasant way; astound; amaze.
	exam	1	he was bowled over by our gift.
bowl over	2.
	syl	bowl o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock (a person or thing) down; cause to fall over.
bowls	1.a.
	syl	bowls
	pron	<b*ulz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a game played on a bowling green in which a small bowl (the jack) is pitched from a mark and two opponents or opposing teams take turns to roll biased wooden bowls towards it, the object being to finish as near the jack as possible.
bowls	1.b.
	syl	bowls
	pron	<b*ulz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bowls tournament.
bowls	2.
	syl	bowls
	pron	<b*ulz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	skittles or tenpin bowling.
bowmen	infl
	head	bowman
	syl	bow+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bowman	H1.0.
	syl	bow+man
	pron	<1b*um*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an archer.
bowmen	infl
	head	bowman
	syl	bow+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bowman	H2.0.
	syl	bow+man
	pron	<1baum*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an oarsman at the bow of a boat. Also called: {bow oar}.
bow out	0.
	syl	bow out
	pron	<bau>
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	usually tr.;
	def	often foll. by to retire or withdraw gracefully.
bowsaw	0.
	syl	bow+saw
	pron	<1b*u2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a saw with a thin blade in a bow-shaped frame, used for cutting curves.
bowse	0.
	syl	bowse
	pron	<bauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {bouse}.
bowser	ety	originally a U.S. proprietary name
bowser	1.
	syl	bow+ser
	pron	<1bauz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tanker containing fuel for aircraft, military vehicles, etc.
bowser	2.
	syl	bow+ser
	pron	<1bauz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	a petrol pump at a filling station.
bowshot	0.
	syl	bow+shot
	pron	<1b*u2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance an arrow travels from the bow (esp. in the phrases {within bowshot, out of bowshot}) .
bowsprit	ety	C13: from Middle Low German b*_ochspr*_et, from b*_och #7bow %3#7+ spr*_et pole
bowsprit	0.
	syl	bow+sprit
	pron	<1b*usprit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a spar projecting from the bow of a vessel, esp. a sailing vessel, used to carry the headstay as far forward as possible.
Bow Street runner	0.
	syl	Bow Street run+ner
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. from 1749 to 1829
	def	an officer at Bow Street magistrates' court, London, whose duty was to pursue and arrest criminals.
bowstring	0.
	syl	bow+string
	pron	<1b*u2striG>
	pos	n.
	def	the string of an archer's bow, usually consisting of three strands of hemp.
bowstring hemp	1.
	syl	bow+string hemp
	pos	n.
	def	a hemplike fibre obtained from the sansevieria.
bowstring hemp	2.
	syl	bow+string hemp
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sansevieria}.
bow tie	0.
	syl	bow tie
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's tie tied in a bow, now chiefly in plain black for formal evening wear.
bow weight	0.
	syl	bow weight
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the poundage required to draw a bow to the full length of the arrow.
bow window	0.
	syl	bow win+dow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a bay window in the shape of a curve.
bow-wow	1.
	syl	bow-wow
	pron	<1bau2wau>, <-1wau>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for {dog}.
bow-wow	2.
	syl	bow-wow
	pron	<1bau2wau>, <-1wau>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation of the bark of a dog.
bow-wow	3.
	syl	bow-wow
	pron	<1bau2wau>, <-1wau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bark or imitate a dog's bark.
bowyangs	ety	C19: from English dialect bowy-yanks leggings
bowyangs	0.
	syl	bow+yangs
	pron	<1b*uj@Gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	a pair of strings or straps secured round each trouser leg below the knee, worn esp. by sheep-shearers and other labourers.
bowyer	0.
	syl	bow+yer
	pron	<1b*uj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells archery bows.
box	ety	Old English box, from Latin buxus, from Greek puxos #7box %3
box	H1.1.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle or container made of wood, cardboard, etc., usually rectangular and having a removable or hinged lid.
box	H1.2.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {boxful}. the contents of such a receptacle or the amount it can contain.
	exam	1	he ate a whole box of chocolates.
box	H1.3.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various containers for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	a money box;
	exam	2	letter box.
box	H1.4.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	usage	often in combination
	def	any of various small cubicles, kiosks, or shelters.
	exam	1	a telephone box or callbox;
	exam	2	a sentry box;
	exam	3	a signal box on a railway.
box	H1.5.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a separate compartment in a public place for a small group of people, as in a theatre or certain restaurants.
box	H1.6.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure within a courtroom. See {jurybox, witness box}.
box	H1.7.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartment for a horse in a stable or a vehicle. See {loose box, horse box}.
box	H1.8.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small country house occupied by sportsmen when following a field sport, esp. shooting.
box	H1.9.a.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective housing for machinery or mechanical parts.
box	H1.9.b.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the contents of such a box.
box	H1.9.c.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a gearbox.
box	H1.10.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped device of light tough material worn by sportsmen to protect the genitals, esp. in cricket.
box	H1.11.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of printed matter on a page, enclosed by lines, a border, or white space.
box	H1.12.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a central agency to which mail is addressed and by which it is re?!distributed.
	exam	1	a post-office box;
	exam	2	to reply to a box number in a newspaper advertisement.
box	H1.13.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the penalty area of a soccer pitch.
box	H1.14.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	either of the designated areas for the batter or the pitcher.
box	H1.15.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the raised seat on which the driver sits in a horse-drawn coach.
box	H1.16.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an accidental mixing of herds or flocks.
box	H1.17.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole cut into the base of a tree to collect the sap.
box	H1.18.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. esp. formerly
	def	a present, esp. of money, given at Christmas to tradesmen, etc.
box	H1.19.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for dividing water into two or more ditches in an irrigation system.
box	H1.20.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {coffin}.
box	H1.21.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. taboo slang.
	def	the female genitals.
the box	22.
	head	box
	syl	the box.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	television.
out of the box	23.
	head	box
	syl	out of the box.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	outstanding or excellent. {~}
box	H1.24.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a box.
box	H1.25.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or up
	def	to prevent from moving freely; confine.
box	H1.26.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a cut in the base of (a tree) in order to collect the sap.
box	H1.27.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to mix (flocks or herds) or (of flocks) to become mixed accidentally.
box	H1.28.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	short for {boxhaul}.
box the compass	29.
	head	box
	syl	box the compass.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to name the compass points in order.
boxlike	sub
	head	box
	syl	box+2like
	pos	adj.
box	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Dutch boken to shunt, push into position
box	H2.1.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fight (an opponent) in a boxing match.
box	H2.2.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in boxing.
box	H2.3.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit (a person) with the fist; punch or cuff.
box	H2.4.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a punch with the fist, esp. on the ear.
box	ety	Old English, from Latin buxus 
box	H3.1.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen tree or shrub of the genus esp. which has small shiny leaves and is used for hedges, borders, and garden mazes: family
box	H3.2.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree. See {boxwood} (sense 1).
box	H3.3.
	syl	box
	pron	<boks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees the timber or foliage of which resembles this tree, esp. species of
boxberries	infl
	head	boxberry
	syl	box+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boxberry	1.
	syl	box+ber:ry
	pron	<1boksb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the partridgeberry or wintergreen.
boxberry	2.
	syl	box+ber:ry
	pron	<1boksb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {partridge?!berry} and { {wintergreen} (sense 1)}.
boxboard	0.
	syl	box+board
	pron	<1boks2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough paperboard made from wood and wastepaper pulp: used for making boxes, etc.
box calf	ety	C20: named after Joseph Box, London shoemaker
box calf	0.
	syl	box calf
	pos	n.
	def	black calfskin leather, tanned with chromium salts, having a pattern of fine creases formed by boarding.
box camera	0.
	syl	box cam+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a simple box-shaped camera having an elementary lens, shutter, and viewfinder.
box canyon	0.
	syl	box can+yon
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a canyon with vertical or almost vertical walls.
boxcar	0.
	syl	box+car
	pron	<1boks2ka:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a closed railway van.
box coat	1.
	syl	box coat
	pos	n.
	def	a plain short coat that hangs loosely from the shoulders.
box coat	2.
	syl	box coat
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy overcoat, worn formerly by coachmen.
box elder	0.
	syl	box el+der
	pos	n.
	def	a medium-sized fast-growing widely cultivated North American maple, which has compound leaves with lobed leaflets. Also called: {ash-leaved maple}.
boxer	1.
	syl	box+er
	pron	<1boks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who boxes, either professionally or as a hobby; pugilist.
boxer	2.
	syl	box+er
	pron	<1boks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large smooth-haired breed of dog with a short nose and a docked tail.
Boxer	ety	C18: rough translation of Chinese I Ho Ch'*"uan, literally: virtuous harmonious fist, altered from I Ho T'uan virtuous harmonious society
Boxer	0.a.
	syl	Box+er
	pron	<1boks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a nationalistic Chinese secret society that led an unsuccessful rebellion in 1900 against foreign interests in China.
Boxer	0.b.
	syl	Box+er
	pron	<1boks*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Boxer Rebellion.
boxfish	infl
	or	boxfishes
	syl	box+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boxfishes	infl
	head	boxfish
	or	boxfish
	syl	box+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boxfish	0.
	syl	box+fish
	pron	<1boks2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {trunkfish}.
box girder	0.a.
	syl	box gird+er
	pos	n.
	def	a girder that is hollow and square or rectangular in shape.
box girder	0.b.
	syl	box gird+er
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a box-girder bridge.
boxhaul	0.
	syl	box+haul
	pron	<1boks2hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to bring (a square-rigger) onto a new tack by backwinding the foresails and steering hard round.
boxing	0.a.
	syl	box+ing
	pron	<1boksiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, art, or profession of fighting with the fists, esp. the modern sport practised under Queensberry rules.
boxing	0.b.
	syl	box+ing
	pron	<1boksiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a boxing enthusiast.
Boxing Day	ety	C19: from the custom of giving Christmas boxes to tradesmen and staff on this day
Boxing Day	0.
	syl	Box+ing Day
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the first weekday after Christmas, ob?!served as a holiday.
boxing glove	0.
	syl	box+ing glove
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of thickly padded mittens worn for boxing.
box junction	0.
	syl	box junc+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a road junction having yellow cross-hatching painted on the road surface. Vehicles may only enter the hatched area when their exit is clear.
box kite	0.
	syl	box kite
	pos	n.
	def	a kite with a boxlike frame open at both ends.
box office	1.
	syl	box of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	an office at a theatre, cinema, etc., where tickets are sold.
box office	2.
	syl	box of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	the receipts from a play, film, etc.
box office	3.a.
	syl	box of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	the public appeal of an actor or production.
	exam	1	the musical was bad box office.
box office	3.b.
	syl	box of+fice
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a box-office success.
box pleat	0.
	syl	box pleat
	pos	n.
	def	a flat double pleat made by folding under the fabric on either side of it.
boxroom	0.
	syl	box+room
	pron	<1boks2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a small room or large cupboard in which boxes, cases, etc., may be stored.
box seat	1.
	syl	box seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat in a theatre box.
in the box seat	2.
	head	box seat
	syl	in the box seat.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	in the best position.
box spanner	0.
	syl	box span+ner
	pos	n.
	def	a spanner consisting of a steel cylinder with a hexagonal end that fits over a nut of the appropriate size and shape.
box spring	0.
	syl	box spring
	pos	n.
	def	a coiled spring contained in a boxlike frame, used as base for mattresses, chairs, etc.
boxthorn	0.
	syl	box+thorn
	pron	<1boks2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {matrimony vine}.
boxwood	1.
	syl	box+wood
	pron	<1boks2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard close-grained yellow wood of the box tree, used to make tool handles, small turned or carved articles, etc.
boxwood	2.
	syl	box+wood
	pron	<1boks2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the box tree.
boy	ety	C13 (in the sense: male servant; C14: young male): of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old English B*_oia, man's name; from Old High German Buobo, man's name
boy	1.
	syl	boy
	pron	<bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a male child; lad; youth.
boy	2.
	syl	boy
	pron	<bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a man regarded as immature or inexperienced.
	exam	1	he's just a boy when it comes to dealing with women.
boy	3.
	syl	boy
	pron	<bci>
	pos	n.
	def	See {old boy}.
the boys	4.
	head	boy
	syl	the boys.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a group of men, esp. a group of friends.
boy	5.
	syl	boy
	pron	<bci>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in former colonial territories
	def	a native servant.
boy	6.
	syl	boy
	pron	<bci>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {boyfriend}.
boys will be boys	7.
	head	boy
	syl	boys will be boys.
	def	youthful indiscretion or exuberance must be expected and tolerated.
jobs for the boys	8.
	head	boy
	syl	jobs for the boys.
	qual	Informal.
	def	appointment of one's supporters to posts, without reference to their qualifications or ability. {~}
boy	9.
	syl	boy
	pron	<bci>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, contempt, etc.
boyar	ety	C16: from Old Russian boyarin, from Old Slavic boljarin*vu, probably from Old Turkic boila a title
boyar	0.
	syl	bo+yar
	pron	<1b*uja:>, <1bci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an old order of Russian nobility, ranking immediately below the princes: abolished by Peter the Great.
William	infl
	head	Boyce
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Boyce	0.
	syl	Boyce
	pron	<bcis>
	pos	n.
	def	??1710-79, English composer, noted esp. for his church music and symphonies.
boycott	ety	C19: after Captain C. C. Boycott (1832-97), Irish land agent for the Earl of Erne, County Mayo, Ireland, who was a victim of such practices for refusing to reduce rents
boycott	1.
	syl	boy+cott
	pron	<1bcikot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse to have dealings with (a person, organization, etc.) or refuse to buy (a product) as a protest or means of coercion.
	exam	1	to boycott foreign produce.
boycott	2.
	syl	boy+cott
	pron	<1bcikot>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or the use of boycotting.
Arthur	infl
	head	Boyd
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Boyd	0.
	syl	Boyd
	pron	<bcid>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, Australian painter and sculptor, noted for his large ceramic sculptures and his series of engravings.
John	infl
	head	Boyd Orr
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Boyd Orr	0.
	syl	Boyd Orr
	pron	<1bcid> <1c:>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Boyd Orr. 1880-1971, Scottish biologist; director general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization: Nobel peace prize 1949.
Charles	infl
	head	Boyer
	syl	Charles
	pron	<Sarl>
	pos	n.
Boyer	0.
	syl	Boy:er
	pron	French <bwa1jA>
	pos	n.
	def	known as the 1899-1978, French film actor.
boyfriend	0.
	syl	boy+friend
	pron	<1bci2frend>
	pos	n.
	def	a male friend with whom a person is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart or lover.
boyhood	0.
	syl	boy+hood
	pron	<1bcihud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or time of being a boy.
	exam	1	his boyhood was happy.
boyish	0.
	syl	boy+ish
	pron	<1bciiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a boy in looks, behaviour, or character, esp. when regarded as attractive or endearing.
	exam	1	a boyish smile.
boyishly	sub
	head	boyish
	syl	boy+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
boyishness	sub
	head	boyish
	syl	boy+ish+ness
	pos	n.
boyla	ety	from a native Australian language
boyla	0.
	syl	boy+la
	pron	<1bcil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Aboriginal witch doctor.
Robert	infl
	head	Boyle
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Boyle	0.
	syl	Boyle
	pron	<bcil>
	pos	n.
	def	1627-91, Irish scientist who helped to dissociate chemistry from alchemy. He established that air has weight and studied the behaviour of gases; author of (1661).
Boyle's law	ety	C18: named after Robert B#7oyle 
Boyle's law	0.
	syl	Boyle's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the pressure of a gas varies inversely with its volume at constant temperature.
boy-meets-girl	0.
	syl	boy-meets-girl
	pos	adj.
	def	conventionally or trivially romantic.
	exam	1	a boy-meets-girl story.
Boyne	0.
	syl	Boyne
	pron	<bcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the E Republic of Ireland, rising in the Bog of Allen and flowing northeast to the Irish Sea: William III of England defeated the deposed James II in a battle ({Battle of the Boyne}) on its banks in 1690, completing the overthrow of the Stuart cause in Ireland. Length: about 112 km (70 miles).
Boyoma Falls	0.
	syl	Bo+yo+ma Falls
	pron	<bci1*um*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of seven cataracts in NE Za*"ire, on the upper River Congo: forms an unnavigable stretch of 90 km (56 miles), which falls 60 m (200 ft.). Former name: {Stanley Falls}.
Boys' Brigade	0.
	syl	Boys' Bri+gade
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an organization for boys, founded in 1883, with the aim of promoting discipline and self-respect.
boy scout	0.
	syl	boy scout
	pos	n.
	def	See { {Scout}}.
boysenberry	ety	C20: named after Rudolph Boysen, American botanist who de?!veloped it
boysenberries	infl
	head	boysenberry
	syl	boy:sen+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
boysenberry	1.
	syl	boy:sen+ber:ry
	pron	<1bcizNb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bramble: a hybrid of the loganberry and various blackberries and raspberries.
boysenberry	2.
	syl	boy:sen+ber:ry
	pron	<1bcizNb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the large red edible fruit of this plant.
Boz	0.
	syl	Boz
	pron	<boz>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of (Charles) {Dickens}.
Bozcaada	0.
	syl	Boz+ca:a+da
	pron	< 2bczJaa1da>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {Tenedos}.
Bozen	0.
	syl	Bo+zen
	pron	<1bo:tsN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bolzano}.
bozo	ety	C20: of uncertain origin; perhaps based on #7beau 
bozos	infl
	head	bozo
	syl	bo:zos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bozo	0.
	syl	bo:zo
	pron	<1b*uz*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a man, esp. a stupid one.
bp	1.
	syl	bp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	baptized.
bp	2.
	syl	bp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	birthplace.
bp	3.
	syl	bp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bishop.
bp	1.
	syl	b.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	of alcoholic density
	def	below proof.
bp	2.
	syl	b.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	boiling point.
BP	0.
	syl	B.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Pharmacopoeia.
bp	alt
	head	BP
	or	BP
	syl	b.p.
BP	0.
	or	bp
	syl	B/P
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bills payable.
BPC	0.
	syl	B.P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Pharmaceutical Codex.
BPharm	0.
	syl	B.Pharm
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Pharmacy.
BPhil	0.
	syl	B.Phil.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Philosophy.
bpi	0.
	syl	b.p.i.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bits per inch (used of a computer tape).
bpt	0.
	syl	b.pt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	boiling point.
Br	0.
	syl	Br
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	bromine.
BR	0.
	syl	B.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Rail (formerly British Railways).
BR	0.
	syl	BR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Brazil.
br	1.
	syl	br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	branch.
br	2.
	syl	br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bronze.
br	3.
	syl	br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	brother.
Br	1.
	syl	Br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Breton.
Br	2.
	syl	Br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Britain.
Br	3.
	syl	Br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British.
Br	4.
	syl	Br.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in a religious order
	def	Brother.
br	alt
	head	BR
	or	BR
	syl	b.r.
BR	0.
	or	br
	syl	B/R
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bills receivable.
bra	0.
	syl	bra
	pron	<bra:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {brassiere}.
braata	ety	perhaps from Spanish barata a bargain
braatas	alt
	head	braata
	or	braata
	syl	braa+tas
	pos	n.
braata	0.
	or	braatas
	syl	braa+ta
	pron	<1bra:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a small portion added to a purchase of food by a market vendor, to encourage the customer to return. Also called: {broughta} or {broughtas}.
Brabant	1.
	syl	Bra+bant
	pron	<br*1b@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a former duchy of W Europe: divided when Belgium became independent (1830), the south forming the Belgian provinces of Antwerp and Brabant and the north forming the province of North Brabant in the Netherlands.
Brabant	2.
	syl	Bra+bant
	pron	<br*1b@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of central Belgium: densely populated and intensively farmed, with large industrial centres. Capital: Brussels. Pop.: 2220088 (1975 est.). Area: 3284 sq. km (1268 sq. miles).
brabble	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch brabbelen to jabber
brabble	0.
	syl	brab+ble
	pron	<1br@bL>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a rare word for {squabble}.
brabbler	sub
	head	brabble
	syl	brab+bler
	pos	n.
brace	ety	C14: from Old French: the two arms, from Latin bracchia arms
brace	1.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool for drilling holes, with a socket to hold the drill at one end and a cranked handle by which the tool can be turned. See also {brace and bit}.
brace	2.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	something that steadies, binds, or holds up another thing.
brace	3.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural member, such as a beam or prop, used to stiffen a framework.
brace	4.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a sliding loop, usually of leather, attached to the cords of a drum: used to change its tension.
brace	5.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair; two, esp. of game birds.
	exam	1	a brace of partridges.
brace	6.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of characters, ?{#800078 ?}#800079 , used for connecting lines of printing or writing or as a third sign of aggregation in complex mathematical or logical expressions that already contain parentheses and square brackets.
brace	7.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {accolade}. a line or bracket connecting two or more staves of music.
brace	8.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an appliance of metal bands and wires that can be tightened to maintain steady pressure on the teeth for correcting uneven alignment.
brace	9.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any of various appliances for supporting the trunk or a limb.
brace	10.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bracer%2}.
brace	11.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in square-rigged sailing ships
	def	a rope that controls the movement of a yard and thus the position of a sail.
brace	12.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	See {braces. ~}
brace	13.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide, strengthen, or fit with a brace.
brace	14.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to steady or prepare (oneself or something) as before an impact.
brace	15.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to stimulate; freshen; invigorate.
	exam	1	sea air is bracing.
brace	16.
	syl	brace
	pron	<brAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to control the horizontal movement of (the yards of a square-rigged sailing ship).
brace and bit	0.
	syl	brace and bit
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool for boring holes, consisting of a cranked handle into which a drilling bit is inserted.
bracelet	ety	C15: from Old French, from bracel, literally: a little arm, from Latin bracchium arm; see #7brace 
bracelet	1.
	syl	brace+let
	pron	<1brAslit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental chain worn around the arm or wrist.
bracelet	2.
	syl	brace+let
	pron	<1brAslit>
	pos	n.
	def	an expanding metal band for a wristwatch.
bracelets	0.
	syl	brace+lets
	pron	<1brAslits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a slang name for {handcuffs}.
bracer	H1.1.
	syl	brac+er
	pron	<1brAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that braces.
bracer	H1.2.
	syl	brac+er
	pron	<1brAs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tonic, esp. an alcoholic drink taken as a tonic.
bracer	ety	C14: from Old French braciere, from braz arm, from Latin #7bracchium 
bracer	H2.0.
	syl	brac+er
	pron	<1brAs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery, fencing.
	def	a leather guard worn to protect the arm.
braces	0.
	syl	brac:es
	pron	<1brAsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pair of straps worn over the shoulders by men for holding up the trousers. U.S. word: {suspenders}.
brach	ety	C14: back formation from brachez hunting dogs, from Old French, plural of brachet, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German braccho hound
brachet	alt
	head	brach
	or	brach
	syl	brach+et
	pron	<1br@Cit>
	pos	n.
brach	0.
	or	brachet
	syl	brach
	pron	<br@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bitch hound.
brachial	0.
	syl	bra+chi:al
	pron	<1brAki*l>, <1br@k->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the arm or to an armlike part or structure.
brachiate	ety	C19: from Latin bracchi*_atus with armlike branches &- @!bra+chi@.#!a+tion n.
brachiate	1.
	syl	bra+chi+ate
	pron	<1brAkiit>, <-2At>, <1br@k->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having widely divergent paired branches.
brachiate	2.
	syl	bra+chi+ate
	pron	<1brAki2At>, <1br@k->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of some arboreal apes and monkeys
	def	to swing by the arms from one hold to the next.
brachiopod	ety	C19: from New Latin Brachiopoda; see #7brachium, -#7pod 
brachiopod	0.
	syl	bra+chi:o+pod
	pron	<1brAki*2pod>, <1br@k->
	pos	n.
	def	any marine invertebrate animal of the phylum having a ciliated feeding organ (lophophore) and a shell consisting of dorsal and ventral valves. Also called: {lamp shell}. See also {bryozoan}.
brachiosaurus	0.
	syl	bra+chi:o+saur+us
	pron	<2brAki*1sc:r*s>, <2br@k->
	pos	n.
	def	a dinosaur of the genus up to 30 metres long: the largest land animal ever known. See also {sauropod}.
brachium	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin bracchium arm, from Greek brakhi*_on 
brachia	infl
	head	brachium
	syl	bra+chi:a
	pron	<-ki*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brachium	1.
	syl	bra+chi:um
	pron	<1brAki*m>, <1br@k->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the arm, esp. the upper part.
brachium	2.
	syl	bra+chi:um
	pron	<1brAki*m>, <1br@k->
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding part, such as a wing, in an animal.
brachium	3.
	syl	bra+chi:um
	pron	<1brAki*m>, <1br@k->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a branching or armlike part.
brachy-	ety	from Greek brakhus short
brachy-	0.
	syl	brach:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating something short.
	exam	1	brachycephalic.
brachycephalic	1.
	syl	brach:y+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2br@kisi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having a head nearly as broad from side to side as from front to back, esp. one with a cephalic index over 80.
brachycephalic	2.
	syl	brach:y+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2br@kisi1f@lik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an individual with such a head.
brachycephalic	xref
	syl	brach:y+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2br@kisi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	Compare {dolichocephalic, mesocephalic}.
brachycephaly	sub
	head	brachycephalic
	or	brachycephalism
	syl	brach:y+1ceph:a+ly
	pos	n.
brachycephalism	sub
	head	brachycephalic
	or	brachycephaly
	syl	brach:y+1ceph:a+lism
	pos	n.
brachydactylic	0.
	syl	brach:y+dac+tyl+ic
	pron	<2br@kid@k1tilik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having abnormally short fingers or toes.
brachydactylia	sub
	head	brachydactylic
	or	brachydactylism
	syl	brach:y+dac+1tyl:i:a
	pos	n.
brachydactylism	sub
	head	brachydactylic
	or	brachydactylia
	syl	brach:y+1dac+tyl+ism
	pos	n.
brachylogies	infl
	head	brachylogy
	syl	bra+chyl+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brachylogy	1.
	syl	bra+chyl+o:gy
	pron	<br@1kil*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a concise style in speech or writing.
brachylogy	2.
	syl	bra+chyl+o:gy
	pron	<br@1kil*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a colloquial shortened form of expression that is not the result of a regular grammatical process.
	exam	1	the omission of @6good@9 in the expression @6Afternoon@9 is a brachylogy.
brachylogous	sub
	head	brachylogy
	syl	bra+1chyl:o+gous
	pos	adj.
brachypterous	0.
	syl	bra+chyp+ter+ous
	pron	<br@1kipt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having very short or incompletely developed wings.
	exam	1	brachypterous insects.
brachyuran	ety	C19: from New Latin Brachyura (literally: short-tailed creatures), from #7brachy -#7+ Greek oura tail
brachyuran	1.
	syl	brach:y+ur+an
	pron	<2br@ki1ju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any decapod crustacean of the group (formerly suborder) which includes the crabs.
brachyuran	2.
	syl	brach:y+ur+an
	pron	<2br@ki1ju*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
bracing	1.
	syl	brac+ing
	pron	<1brAsiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	refreshing; stimulating; invigorating.
	exam	1	the air here is bracing.
bracing	2.
	syl	brac+ing
	pron	<1brAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of braces used to strengthen or support.
	exam	1	the bracing supporting the building is perfectly adequate.
bracingly	sub
	head	bracing
	syl	brac+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bracken	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish br*"aken, Danish bregne 
bracken	1.
	syl	brack+en
	pron	<1br@k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {brake}. any of various large coarse ferns, esp. having large fronds with spore cases along the undersides and extensive underground stems.
bracken	2.
	syl	brack+en
	pron	<1br@k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a clump of any of these ferns.
bracket	ety	 , used to enclose a section of writing or printing to separate it from the main text.
bracket	ety	C16: from Old French braguette codpiece, diminutive of bragues breeches, from Old Proven*,cal braga, from Latin br*_aca breeches
bracket	1.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	an L-shaped or other support fixed to a wall to hold a shelf, etc.
bracket	2.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more wall shelves carried on brackets.
bracket	3.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a support projecting from the side of a wall or other structure. See also {corbel, ancon}, { {console} %2}.
bracket	4.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {square bracket}. either of a pair of characters,
bracket	5.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a general name for {parenthesis, square bracket}, and {brace} (sense 6).
bracket	6.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or category falling within or between certain defined limits.
	exam	1	the lower income bracket.
bracket	7.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between two preliminary shots of artillery fire in range-finding.
bracket	8.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a skating figure consisting of two arcs meeting at a point, tracing the shape ?{. {~}
bracket	9.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	to fix or support by means of a bracket or brackets.
bracket	10.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	to put (written or printed matter) in brackets, esp. as being irrelevant, spurious, or bearing a separate relationship of some kind to the rest of the text.
bracket	11.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	to couple or join (two lines of text, etc.) with a brace.
bracket	12.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to group or class together.
	exam	1	to bracket Marx with the philosophers.
bracket	13.
	syl	brack+et
	pron	<1br@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	to adjust (artillery fire) until the target is hit.
bracket fungus	0.
	syl	brack+et fun+gus
	pos	n.
	def	any saprophytic or parasitic fungus of the basidiomycetous family growing as a shelf?!like mass (bracket) from tree trunks and producing spores in vertical tubes in the bracket.
bracketing	0.
	syl	brack+et+ing
	pron	<1br@kitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of brackets.
brackish	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch brac salty; see -#7ish 
brackish	0.
	syl	brack+ish
	pron	<1br@kiS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of water
	def	slightly briny or salty.
brackishness	sub
	head	brackish
	syl	brack+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Bracknell	0.
	syl	Brack+nell
	pron	<1br@kn*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a new town in E Berkshire, founded in 1949. Pop.: 33953 (1971).
bract	ety	C18: from New Latin bractea, Latin: thin metal plate, goldleaf, variant of brattea, of obscure origin
bract	0.
	syl	bract
	pron	<br@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialized leaf with a single flower or inflorescence growing in its axil.
bracteal	sub
	head	bract
	syl	bract+e:al
	pos	adj.
bractless	sub
	head	bract
	syl	bract+less
	pos	adj.
bracteate	ety	C19: from Latin bracte*_atus gold-plated; see #7bract 
bracteate	1.
	syl	brac+te+ate
	pron	<1br@ktiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having bracts.
bracteate	2.
	syl	brac+te+ate
	pron	<1br@ktiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a fine decorated dish or plate of precious metal.
bracteole	ety	C19: from New Latin bracteola, from bractea thin metal plate; see #7bract 
bracteole	0.
	syl	brac+te+ole
	pron	<1br@kti2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or small bract. Also called: {bractlet}.
bracteolate	sub
	head	bracteole
	syl	brac+te:o+late
	pron	<1br@kti*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
brad	ety	Old English brord point, prick; related to Old Norse broddr spike, sting, Old High German brort edge
brad	0.
	syl	brad
	pron	<br@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tapered nail having a small head that is either symmetrical or formed on one side only.
bradawl	0.
	syl	brad+awl
	pron	<1br@d2c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an awl used to pierce wood, leather, or other materials for the insertion of brads, screws, etc.
Bradford	0.
	syl	Brad+ford
	pron	<1br@df*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N England, in West Yorkshire: a centre of the woollen industry since the 14th century and of the worsted trade since the 18th century. Pop.: 293756 (1971).
Andrew Cecil	1.
	head	Bradley
	syl	An:drew Cec:il.
	def	1851-1935, English critic; author of (1904).
Francis Herbert	2.
	head	Bradley
	syl	Fran:cis Her:bert.
	def	1846-1924, English idealist philosopher and meta?!physical thinker; author of (1876), (1883), and (1893).
Henry	3.
	head	Bradley
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1845-1923, English lexicographer; one of the editors of the
James	4.
	head	Bradley
	syl	James.
	def	1693-1762, English astronomer who discovered the aberration of light and the nutation of the earth's axis.
Don(ald George)	infl
	head	Bradman
	syl	Don(ald George).
	pos	n.
Bradman	0.
	syl	Brad:man
	pron	<1br@dm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, Australian cricketer: an outstanding batsman.
Bradshaw	ety	C19: named after its original publisher, George Bradshaw (1801-53)
Bradshaw	0.
	syl	Brad:shaw
	pron	<1br@d2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a British railway timetable, published annually from 1839 to 1961.
brady-	ety	from Greek bradus slow ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** bradycardia.
brady-	ety	from Greek bradus slow ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
brady-	0.
	syl	brad:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating slowness.
	exam	1	bradycardia.
bradycardia	0.
	syl	brad:y+car+di:a
	pron	<2br@di1ka:di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally low rate of heartbeat. Compare {tachycardia}.
bradycard	sub
	head	bradycardia
	syl	brad:y+1car+d
	pos	adj.
bradykinin	ety	C20: from #7brady -#7+ Greek kin (*_esis) motion+-#7in 
bradykinin	0.
	syl	brad:y+kin+in
	pron	<2br@di1kInin>, <2brAdi->
	pos	n.
	def	a protein in blood plasma that dilates blood vessels and causes contraction of smooth muscles. Formula: C\5\0H\7\3N\1\5O\1\1.
brae	ety	Old English br*_@aw #7brow, eyelid; related to Old Norse br*_a eyelash, Old High German br*_awa eyelid, eyebrow
brae	0.
	syl	brae
	pron	<brA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a hill or hillside; slope.
brag	ety	C13: of unknown origin
brags	infl
	head	brag
	syl	brags
	pos	vb.
bragging	infl
	head	brag
	syl	brag+ging
	pos	vb.
bragged	infl
	head	brag
	syl	bragged.
	pos	vb.
brag	1.
	syl	brag
	pron	<br@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak of (one's own achievements, possessions, etc.) arrogantly and boastfully.
brag	2.
	syl	brag
	pron	<br@g>
	pos	n.
	def	boastful talk or behaviour, or an instance of this.
brag	3.
	syl	brag
	pron	<br@g>
	pos	n.
	def	something boasted of.
	exam	1	his brag was his new car.
brag	4.
	syl	brag
	pron	<br@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a braggart; boaster.
brag	5.
	syl	brag
	pron	<br@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game: an old form of poker.
bragger	sub
	head	brag
	syl	brag+ger
	pos	n.
braggingly	sub
	head	brag
	syl	brag+ging+ly
	pos	adv.
Braga	0.
	syl	Bra+ga
	pron	Portuguese <1bra$G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Portugal: capital of the Roman province of Lusitania; 12th-century cathedral, seat of the Primate of Portugal. Pop.: 101877 (1970). Ancient name: {Bracara Augusta}.
Bragg	0.
	syl	Bragg
	pron	<br@g>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam Hen@.ry}, 1862-1942, and his son, Sir ({William) Law@.rence}, 1890-1971, English physicists, who shared a Nobel prize for physics (1915) for their study of crystal structures by means of x-rays.
braggadocio	ety	C16: from Braggadocchio, name of a boastful character in Spenser's Faerie Queen; probably from #7braggart+ Italian -occhio (augmentative suffix)
braggadocios	infl
	head	braggadocio
	syl	brag+ga+do+ci:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
braggadocio	1.
	syl	brag+ga+do+ci:o
	pron	<2br@g*1d*uCi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	vain empty boasting.
braggadocio	2.
	syl	brag+ga+do+ci:o
	pron	<2br@g*1d*uCi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who boasts; braggart.
braggart	ety	C16: see #7brag 
braggart	1.
	syl	brag+gart
	pron	<1br@g*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who boasts loudly or exaggeratedly; bragger.
braggart	2.
	syl	brag+gart
	pron	<1br@g*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	boastful.
Bragg's law	0.
	syl	Bragg's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that when a beam of x-rays of wavelength #Gv enters a crystal, the maximum intensity of the reflected ray occurs when sin #Gg= #Gv/2 where #Gg is the complement of the angle of incidence, is a whole number, and is the distance between layers of atoms.
Brage	alt
	head	Bragi
	or	Bragi
	syl	Bra:ge
	pron	<1bra:g*>
	pos	n.
Bragi	0.
	or	Brage
	syl	Bra:gi
	pron	<1bra:gi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of poetry and music, son of Odin.
Tycho	infl
	head	Brahe
	syl	Ty:cho
	pron	<1tygo>
	pos	n.
Brahe	0.
	syl	Bra:he
	pron	<bra:>, <1bra:hi>, Danish <1bra:*>
	pos	n.
	def	1546-1601, Danish astronomer who designed and constructed instruments that he used to plot accurately the positions of the planets, sun, moon, and stars.
Brahma	ety	from Sanskrit, from brahman praise
Brahma	H1.1.
	syl	Brah+ma
	pron	<1bra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu god: in later Hindu tradition, the Creator who, with Vishnu, the Preserver, and Shiva, the Destroyer, constitutes the triad known as the Trimurti.
Brahma	H1.2.
	syl	Brah+ma
	pron	<1bra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Brahman} (sense 2).
Brahma	ety	shortened from Brahmaputra (river); from its having been imported originally from Lakhimpur, a town on the Brahmaputra
Brahma	H2.0.
	syl	Brah+ma
	pron	<1bra:m*>, <1brA->
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy breed of domestic fowl with profusely feathered legs and feet.
Brahman	ety	C14: from Sanskrit br*_ahmana, from brahman prayer
Brahmans	infl
	head	Brahman
	syl	Brah+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Brahman	1.
	syl	Brah+man
	pron	<1bra:m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	Also (esp. formerly): {Brahmin}. a member of the highest or priestly caste in the Hindu caste system.
Brahman	2.
	syl	Brah+man
	pron	<1bra:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the ultimate and impersonal divine reality of the universe, from which all being originates and to which it returns.
Brahman	3.
	syl	Brah+man
	pron	<1bra:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Brahma%1}.
Brahmanic	sub
	head	Brahman
	or	Brahmanical
	syl	Brah+man+ic
	pron	<bra:1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
Brahmanical	sub
	head	Brahman
	or	Brahmanic
	syl	Brah+1man:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Brahmana	0.
	syl	Brah+ma+na
	pron	<1bra:m*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	any of a number of sacred treatises added to each of the Vedas.
Brahmanis	infl
	head	Brahmani
	syl	Brah+ma+nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Brahmani	0.
	syl	Brah+ma+ni
	pron	<1bra:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	a woman of the Brahman caste.
Brahminism	alt
	head	Brahmanism
	or	Brahmanism
	syl	Brah+min+ism
Brahmanism	1.
	or	Brahminism
	syl	Brah+man+ism
	pron	<1bra:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	the religious and social system of orthodox Hinduism, characterized by diversified pantheism, the caste system, and the sacrifices and family ceremonies of Hindu tradition.
Brahmanism	2.
	or	Brahminism
	syl	Brah+man+ism
	pron	<1bra:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	the form of Hinduism prescribed in the Vedas, Brahmanas, and Upanishads.
Brahmanist	sub
	head	Brahmanism
	or	Brahminist
	syl	Brah+man+ist
	pos	n.
Brahminist	sub
	head	Brahmanism
	or	Brahmanist
	syl	Brah+min+ist
	pos	n.
Brahmaputra	0.
	syl	Brah+ma+pu+tra
	pron	<2bra:m*1pu:tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Asia, rising in SW Tibet as the Tsangpo and flowing through the Himalayas and NE India to join the Ganges at its delta in Bangladesh. Length: about 2900 km (1800 miles).
Brahmin	infl
	or	Brahmins
	syl	Brah+min
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Brahmins	infl
	head	Brahmin
	or	Brahmin
	syl	Brah+mins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Brahmin	1.
	syl	Brah+min
	pron	<1bra:min>
	pos	n.
	def	the older spelling of {Brahman} (a Hindu priest).
Brahmin	2.
	syl	Brah+min
	pron	<1bra:min>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a highly intelligent or socially exclusive person, esp. a member of one of the older New England families.
Brahmin	3.
	syl	Brah+min
	pron	<1bra:min>
	pos	n.
	def	an intellectual or social snob.
Brahminic	sub
	head	Brahmin
	or	Brahminical
	syl	Brah+1min+ic
	pos	adj.
Brahminical	sub
	head	Brahmin
	or	Brahminic
	syl	Brah+1min:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Johannes	infl
	head	Brahms
	syl	Jo:han:nes
	pron	<jo1han*s>
	pos	n.
Brahms	0.
	syl	Brahms
	pron	<bra:mz>
	pos	n.
	def	1833-97, German composer, whose music, though classical in form, exhibits a strong lyrical romanticism. His works include four symphonies, four concertos, chamber music, and (1868).
Brahui	1.
	syl	Bra+hu:i
	pron	<bra:1hu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a language spoken in Pakistan, forming an isolated branch of the Dravidian family.
Brahui	infl
	or	Brahuis
	syl	Bra+hu:i
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Brahuis	infl
	head	Brahui
	or	Brahui
	syl	Bra+hu:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Brahui	2.
	syl	Bra+hu:i
	pron	<bra:1hu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people that speaks this language.
braid	ety	Old English bregdan to move suddenly, weave together; compare Old Norse bregtha, Old High German brettan to draw a sword
braid	1.
	syl	braid
	pron	<brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interweave several strands of (hair, thread, etc.); plait.
braid	2.
	syl	braid
	pron	<brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by such weaving.
	exam	1	to braid a rope.
braid	3.
	syl	braid
	pron	<brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress or bind (the hair) with a ribbon, etc.
braid	4.
	syl	braid
	pron	<brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with an ornamental trim or border.
	exam	1	to braid a skirt.
braid	5.
	syl	braid
	pron	<brAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a length of hair, fabric, etc., that has been braided; plait.
braid	6.
	syl	braid
	pron	<brAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	narrow ornamental tape of woven silk, wool, etc.
braider	sub
	head	braid
	syl	braid+er
	pos	n.
braided	0.
	syl	braid+ed
	pron	<1brAdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a river or stream
	def	flowing in several shallow interconnected channels separated by banks of deposited material.
braiding	1.
	syl	braid+ing
	pron	<1brAdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	braids collectively.
braiding	2.
	syl	braid+ing
	pron	<1brAdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	work done in braid.
braiding	3.
	syl	braid+ing
	pron	<1brAdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of braid.
brail	ety	C15: from Old French braiel, from Medieval Latin br*_ac*_ale belt for breeches, from Latin br*_aca breeches
brail	1.
	syl	brail
	pron	<brAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of several lines fastened to the leech of a fore-and-aft sail to aid in furling it.
brail	2.
	syl	brail
	pron	<brAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to furl (a fore-and-aft sail) using brails.
Brvaila	0.
	syl	Br*va+i:la
	pron	Rumanian <br*1ila>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Rumania: belonged to Turkey (1544-1828). Pop.: 165803 (1974 est.).
Braille	H1.1.
	syl	Braille
	pron	<brAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of writing for the blind consisting of raised dots that can be interpreted by touch, each dot or group of dots representing a letter, numeral, or punctuation mark.
Braille	H1.2.
	syl	Braille
	pron	<brAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any writing produced by this method.
Braille	H1.3.
	syl	Braille
	pron	<brAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print or write using this method.
Braille	H2.0.
	syl	Braille
	qual	French
	def	braj) {Louis} (lwi). 1809-52, French inventor, musician, and teacher of the blind, who himself was blind from the age of three and who devised the Braille system of raised writing.
brain	ety	Old English br@agen; related to Old Frisian brein, Middle Low German bregen, Greek brekhmos forehead
brain	1.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft convoluted mass of nervous tissue within the skull of vertebrates that is the controlling and coordinating centre of the nervous system and the seat of thought, memory, and emotion. It includes the cerebrum, brain stem, and cerebellum. Technical name: {encephalon}. Related adj.: {cerebral}.
brain	2.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the main neural bundle or ganglion of certain invertebrates.
brain	3.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	intellectual ability.
	exam	1	he's got brains.
brain	4.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	shrewdness or cunning.
brain	5.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an intellectual or intelligent person.
brain	6.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who plans and organizes an undertaking or is in overall control of an organization, etc.
on the brain	7.
	head	brain
	syl	on the brain.
	qual	Informal.
	def	constantly in mind.
	exam	1	I had that song on the brain.
pick someone's brains	8.
	head	brain
	syl	pick someone's brains.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain information or ideas from someone.
brain	9.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smash the skull of.
brain	10.
	syl	brain
	pron	<brAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to hit hard on the head.
brainchildren	infl
	head	brainchild
	syl	brain+chil:dren.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brainchild	0.
	syl	brain+child
	pron	<1brAn2CIld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an idea or plan produced by creative thought; invention.
brain coral	0.
	syl	brain cor+al
	pos	n.
	def	a stony coral of the genus in which the polyps lie in troughlike thecae resembling the convoluted surface of a human brain.
brain death	0.
	syl	brain death
	pos	n.
	def	irreversible cessation of respiration due to irreparable brain damage, even though the heart may continue beating with the aid of a mechanical ventilator: widely considered as the criterion of death. &- {brain dead}
brain drain	0.
	syl	brain drain
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the emigration of scientists, technolo?!gists, academics, etc., for better pay, equipment, or conditions.
brain fever	0.
	syl	brain fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the brain or its covering membranes.
brain-fever bird	0.
	syl	brain-fe:ver bird
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian cuckoo, that utters a repetitive call.
brainless	0.
	syl	brain+less
	pron	<1brAnlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid or foolish.
brainlessly	sub
	head	brainless
	syl	brain+less+ly
	pos	adv.
brainlessness	sub
	head	brainless
	syl	brain+less+ness
	pos	n.
brainpan	0.
	syl	brain+pan
	pron	<1brAn2p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the skull.
brainsick	0.
	syl	brain+sick
	pron	<1brAn2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or caused by insanity; crazy; mad.
brainsickly	sub
	head	brainsick
	syl	brain+2sick+ly
	pos	adv.
brainsickness	sub
	head	brainsick
	syl	brain+2sick+ness
	pos	n.
brain stem	0.
	syl	brain stem
	pos	n.
	def	the stalklike part of the brain consisting of the medulla oblongata, the midbrain, and the pons Varolii.
brainstorm	1.
	syl	brain+storm
	pron	<1brAn2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe outburst of excite?!ment, often as the result of a transitory disturbance of cerebral activity.
brainstorm	2.
	syl	brain+storm
	pron	<1brAn2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a sudden mental aberration.
brainstorm	3.
	syl	brain+storm
	pron	<1brAn2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	another word for {brain wave} (sense 2).
brainstormer	sub
	head	brainstorm
	syl	brain+2storm+er
	pos	n.
brainstorming	0.
	syl	brain+storm:ing
	pron	<1brAn2stc:miG>
	pos	n.
	def	intensive discussion to solve problems or generate ideas.
brains trust	1.
	syl	brains trust
	pos	n.
	def	a group of knowledgeable people who discuss topics in public or on radio or television.
brains trust	2.
	syl	brains trust
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {brain trust}. a group of experts who advise the government.
brain-twister	alt
	head	brain-teaser
	or	brain-teaser
	syl	brain-twist:er
	pos	n.
brain-teaser	0.
	or	brain-twister
	syl	brain-teas:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult problem.
brainwash	0.
	syl	brain+wash
	pron	<1brAn2woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to effect a radical change in the ideas and beliefs of (a person), esp. by methods based on conditioning.
brainwasher	sub
	head	brainwash
	syl	brain+2wash+er
	pos	n.
brainwashing	sub
	head	brainwash
	syl	brain+2wash+ing
	pos	n.
brain wave	1.
	syl	brain wave
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fluctuations of electrical potential in the brain as represented on an electroencephalogram. They vary in frequency from 1 to 30 hertz. See also {alpha rhythm, beta rhythm, delta rhythm}.
brain wave	2.
	syl	brain wave
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sudden idea or inspiration.
brainier	infl
	head	brainy
	syl	brain:i+er
	pos	adj.
brainiest	infl
	head	brainy
	syl	brain:i+est.
	pos	adj.
brainy	0.
	syl	brain:y
	pron	<1brAni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	clever; intelligent.
braininess	sub
	head	brainy
	syl	brain:i+ness
	pos	n.
braise	ety	C18: from French braiser, from Old French brese live coals, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old English br*_@adan, Old High German b*_atan to roast
braise	0.
	syl	braise
	pron	<brAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook (meat, vegetables, etc.) by lightly browning in fat and then cooking slowly in a closed pan with a small amount of liquid.
brake	ety	C18: from Middle Dutch braeke; related to breken to #7break 
brake	H1.1.a.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a device for slowing or stopping a vehicle, wheel, shaft, etc., or for keeping it stationary, esp. by means of friction. See also {drum brake, disc brake, hydraulic brake, air brake, handbrake}.
brake	H1.1.b.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the brake pedal.
brake	H1.2.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or tool for crushing or breaking flax or hemp to separate the fibres.
brake	H1.3.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {brake harrow}. a heavy harrow for breaking up clods.
brake	H1.4.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {brake van}.
brake	H1.5.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {shooting brake}.
brake	H1.6.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for the {rack} (an instrument of torture).
brake	H1.7.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slow down or cause to slow down, by or as if by using a brake.
brake	H1.8.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush or break up using a brake.
brakeless	sub
	head	brake
	syl	brake+less
	pos	adj.
brake	ety	Old English bracu; related to Middle Low German brake, Old French bracon branch
brake	H2.0.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of dense undergrowth, shrubs, brushwood, etc.; thicket.
brake	H3.0.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bracken}. See also {rock brake}.
brake	H4.0.
	syl	brake
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly biblical.
	def	a past tense of {break}.
brake band	0.
	syl	brake band
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of fabric, leather, or metal tightened around a pulley or shaft to act as a brake.
brake drum	0.
	syl	brake drum
	pos	n.
	def	the cast-iron drum attached to the hub of a wheel of a motor vehicle fitted with drum brakes. See also {brake shoe}.
brake fluid	0.
	syl	brake flu+id
	pos	n.
	def	an oily liquid used to transmit pressure in a hydraulic brake or clutch system.
brake horsepower	0.
	syl	brake horse+pow:er
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which an engine does work, expressed in horsepower. It is measured by the resist?!ance of an applied brake. Abbrev.: {b.h.p}.
brake light	0.
	syl	brake light
	pos	n.
	def	a red light attached to the rear of a motor vehicle that lights up when the brakes are applied, serving as a warning to following drivers. Also called: {stoplight}.
brake lining	0.
	syl	brake lin+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a curved thin strip of an asbestos composition riveted to a brake shoe to provide it with a renewable surface.
brakemen	infl
	head	brakeman
	syl	brake+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brakeman	0.
	syl	brake+man
	pron	<1brAkm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a crew member of a goods or passenger train. His duties include controlling auxiliary braking power and inspecting the train.
brake parachute	0.
	syl	brake par:a+chute
	pos	n.
	def	a parachute attached to the rear of an aircraft and opened during landing to assist braking. Also called: {brake chute, parachute brake, parabrake}.
brake shoe	0.
	syl	brake shoe
	pos	n.
	def	the curved metal casting to which the brake lining is riveted in a drum brake. Sometimes shortened to {shoe}.
brakesmen	infl
	head	brakesman
	syl	brakes+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brakesman	0.
	syl	brakes+man
	pron	<1brAksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pithead winch operator.
brake van	0.
	syl	brake van
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways, Brit.
	def	the coach or vehicle from which the guard applies the brakes; guard's van. U.S. equivalent: {caboose}.
Brakpan	0.
	syl	Brak+pan
	pron	<1br@k2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E South Africa, in S Transvaal: gold-mining centre. Pop.: 72489 (1970).
Donato	infl
	head	Bramante
	syl	Do:na:to
	pron	<do1na:to>
	pos	n.
Bramante	0.
	syl	Bra:man:te
	pron	Italian <bra1mantA>
	pos	n.
	def	??1444-1514, Italian architect and artist of the High Renaissance. He modelled his designs for domed centrally planned churches on classical Roman architecture.
bramble	ety	Old English br*_@ambel; related to Old Saxon br*_amal, Old High German br*_amo 
bramble	1.
	syl	bram+ble
	pron	<1br@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various prickly herbaceous plants or shrubs of the rosaceous genus esp. the blackberry. See also {stone bramble}.
bramble	2.
	syl	bram+ble
	pron	<1br@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related shrubs, such as the dog rose.
bramble	3.
	syl	bram+ble
	pron	<1br@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather blackberries.
brambly	sub
	head	bramble
	syl	bram+bly
	pos	adj.
brambling	0.
	syl	bram+bling
	pron	<1br@mbliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian finch, with a speckled head and back and, in the male, a reddish brown breast and darker wings and tail.
Bramley	ety	C19: named after Matthew Bramley, 19th-century English butcher, said to have first grown it
Bramley's seedling	alt
	head	Bramley
	or	Bramley
	syl	Bram:ley's seed+ling
	pos	n.
Bramley	0.
	or	Bramley's seedling
	syl	Bram+ley
	pron	<1br@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of cooking apple having juicy firm flesh.
bran	ety	C13: from Old French, probably of Gaulish origin
bran	1.
	syl	bran
	pron	<br@n>
	pos	n.
	def	husks of cereal grain separated from the flour by sifting.
bran	2.
	syl	bran
	pron	<br@n>
	pos	n.
	def	food prepared from these husks.
branch	ety	C13: from Old French branche, from Late Latin branca paw, foot
branch	1.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary woody stem arising from the trunk or bough of a tree or the main stem of a shrub.
branch	2.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of the stem or root of any other plant.
branch	3.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	an offshoot or secondary part.
	exam	1	a branch of a deer's antlers.
branch	4.a.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision or subsidiary section of something larger or more complex.
	exam	1	branches of learning;
	exam	2	branch of the family.
branch	4.b.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a branch office.
branch	5.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any small stream.
branch	6.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a section of a curve separated from the rest of the curve by discontinuities or special points.
branch	7.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jump}. a departure from the normal sequence of programmed instructions into a subroutine. {~}
branch	8.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a tree or other plant
	def	to produce or possess branches.
branch	9.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from; of stems, roots, etc.
	def	to grow and diverge (from another part).
branch	10.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	to divide or be divided into subsidiaries or offshoots.
branch	11.
	syl	branch
	pron	<bra:nC>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to diverge from the main way, road, topic, etc. {~} See also {branch out}.
branchless	sub
	head	branch
	syl	branch+less
	pos	adj.
branchlike	sub
	head	branch
	syl	branch+2like
	pos	adj.
branchy	sub
	head	branch
	syl	branch:y
	pos	adj.
-branch	ety	from Latin: #7branchia 
-branch	0.
	syl	-branch
	pos	adj.
	usage	and n. combining form.
	def	(in zoology) indicating gills.
	exam	1	lamellibranch.
branched chain	0.
	syl	branched chain
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an open chain of atoms with one or more side chains attached to it. Compare {straight chain}.
branchiae	infl
	head	branchia
	syl	bran+chi:ae
	pron	<-ki2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
branchia	0.
	syl	bran+chi:a
	pron	<1br@Gki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gill in aquatic animals.
branchial	sub
	head	branchia
	syl	bran+chi:al
	pos	adj.
branchiate	sub
	head	branchia
	syl	bran+chi+2ate
	pos	adj.
branching	0.
	syl	branch+ing
	pron	<1bra:nCiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the occurrence of several decay processes ({branches}) in the disintegration of a particular nuclide. The {branching fraction} is the proportion of the disintegrating nuclei that follow a particular branch to the total number of disintegrating nuclides.
branchiopod	0.
	syl	bran+chi:o+pod
	pron	<1br@Gki*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any crustacean of the mainly freshwater subclass having flattened limblike appendages for swimming, feeding, and respiration. The group includes the water fleas.
branch line	0.
	syl	branch line
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	a secondary route to a place or places not served by a main line.
branch officer	0.
	syl	branch of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British navy since 1949
	def	any officer who holds warrant.
branch out	0.
	syl	branch out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to expand or extend one's interests.
	exam	1	our business has branched out into computers now.
Constantin	infl
	head	Brancusi
	syl	Con:stan:tin
	pron	<konstan1tin>
	pos	n.
Brancusi	0.
	syl	Bran:cu:si
	pron	<br@G1ku:zi>, Rumanian <br*G1kuSj>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1957, Rumanian sculptor, noted for his streamlined abstractions of animal forms.
brand	ety	Old English brand- related to Old Norse brandr, Old High German brant; see {#7burn %1}
brand	1.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a trade name identifying a manufacturer or a product; trademark.
brand	2.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular kind or variety.
	exam	1	he had his own brand of humour.
brand	3.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an identifying mark made, usually by burning, on the skin of animals or (formerly) slaves or criminals, esp. as a proof of ownership.
brand	4.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an iron heated and used for branding animals, etc.
brand	5.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark of disgrace or infamy; stigma.
	exam	1	he bore the brand of a coward.
brand	6.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a burning or burnt piece of wood, as in a fire.
brand	7.a.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a flaming torch.
brand	7.b.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a sword.
brand	8.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of garden plants characterized by brown spots on the leaves, caused by the rust fungus
brand	9.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to label, burn, or mark with or as with a brand.
brand	10.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place indelibly in the memory.
	exam	1	the scene of slaughter was branded in their minds.
brand	11.
	syl	brand
	pron	<br@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to denounce; stigmatize.
	exam	1	they branded him a traitor.
brander	sub
	head	brand
	syl	brand+er
	pos	n.
Brandenburg	1.
	syl	Bran+den+burg
	pron	<1br@nd*n2bR:g>, German <1brandN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a former electorate in NE Germany that expanded under the Hohenzollerns to become the kingdom of Prussia (1701). The district east of the Oder River became Polish in 1945, the remainder being part of East Germany.
Brandenburg	2.
	syl	Bran+den+burg
	pron	<1br@nd*n2bR:g>, German <1brandN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central East Germany: former capital of the Prussian province of Brandenburg. Pop.: 94341 (1972 est.).
brandish	ety	C14: from Old French brandir, from brand sword, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brant weapon
brandish	1.
	syl	bran+dish
	pron	<1br@ndiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wave or flourish (a weapon, etc.) in a triumphant, threatening, or ostentatious way. {~}
brandish	2.
	syl	bran+dish
	pron	<1br@ndiS>
	pos	vb.
	def	a threatening or defiant flourish.
brandisher	sub
	head	brandish
	syl	bran+dish+er
	pos	n.
brandling	0.
	syl	brand+ling
	pron	<1br@ndliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small red earthworm, (or found in manure and used as bait by anglers.
brand-new	ety	C16: from #7brand (n.)+#7new, likened to newly forged iron
brand-new	0.
	syl	brand-new
	pos	adj.
	def	absolutely new.
Marlon	infl
	head	Brando
	syl	Mar:lon.
	pos	n.
Brando	0.
	syl	Bran:do
	pron	<1br@nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, U.S. actor; his films include (1952), (1954), for which he won an Oscar, (1972), and (1973).
Brandt	0.
	syl	Brandt
	qual	German
	def	brant) {Wil@.ly} (#!v$Ili). born 1913, German statesman; socialist chancellor of West Germany (1969-74). His policy of d*'etente and reconciliation with E Europe brought him international acclaim. Nobel prize for peace 1971.
brandy	ety	C17: from earlier brandewine, from Dutch brandewijn, burnt wine, from bernen to burn or distil+ wijn #7wine ; compare German Branntwein 
brandies	infl
	head	brandy
	syl	bran+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brandy	1.
	syl	bran+dy
	pron	<1br@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink consisting of spirit distilled from grape wine.
brandy	2.
	syl	bran+dy
	pron	<1br@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a distillation of wines made from other fruits.
	exam	1	plum brandy.
brandy bottle	0.
	syl	bran+dy bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {yellow water lily}.
brandy butter	0.
	syl	bran+dy but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hard sauce}.
brandy snap	0.
	syl	bran+dy snap
	pos	n.
	def	a crisp sweet biscuit, rolled into a cylinder before baking and often filled with whipped cream.
branks	ety	C16: of unknown origin
branks	0.
	syl	branks
	pron	<br@Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	formerly
	def	an iron bridle used to restrain scolding women.
branle	ety	from Old French branler to shake, variant of brandir to #7brandish 
branle	0.
	syl	bran+le
	pron	<1br@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an old French country dance performed in a linked circle.
brants	infl
	head	brant
	or	brant
	syl	brants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brant	infl
	or	brants
	syl	brant.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brant	0.
	syl	brant
	pron	<br@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {brent} (the goose).
Brantford	0.
	syl	Brant+ford
	pron	<1br@ntf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Canada, in SW Ontario. Pop.: 64421 (1971).
bran tub	0.
	syl	bran tub
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a tub containing bran in which small wrapped gifts are hidden, used at parties, fairs, etc.
Braque	0.
	syl	Braque
	qual	French
	def	brak) {Georges} (#f@$r#f). 1882-1963, French painter who developed cubism with Picasso (1908-14).
brash	ety	C19: perhaps influenced by #7rash 
brash	H1.1.
	syl	brash
	pron	<br@S>
	pos	adj.
	def	tastelessly or offensively loud, showy, or bold.
brash	H1.2.
	syl	brash
	pron	<br@S>
	pos	adj.
	def	hasty; rash.
brash	H1.3.
	syl	brash
	pron	<br@S>
	pos	adj.
	def	impudent.
brashly	sub
	head	brash
	syl	brash+ly
	pos	adv.
brashness	sub
	head	brash
	syl	brash+ness
	pos	n.
brash	ety	C18: of unknown origin
brash	H2.0.
	syl	brash
	pron	<br@S>
	pos	n.
	def	loose rubbish, such as broken rock, hedge clippings, etc.; debris.
brash	ety	C16: perhaps of imitative origin
brash	H3.0.
	syl	brash
	pron	<br@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {heartburn}.
brashier	infl
	head	brashy
	syl	brash:i+er
	pos	adj.
brashiest	infl
	head	brashy
	syl	brash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
brashy	1.
	syl	brash:y
	pron	<1br@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	loosely fragmented; rubbishy.
brashy	2.
	syl	brash:y
	pron	<1br@Si>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of timber
	def	brittle.
brashiness	sub
	head	brashy
	syl	brash:i+ness
	pos	n.
brasier	0.
	syl	bra+si+er
	pron	<1brAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {brazier}.
Brasil	0.
	syl	Bra+sil
	pron	<bra1zil>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese spelling of {Brazil}.
brasilein	0.
	syl	bra+sil+e:in
	pron	<br*1ziliin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {brazilein}.
Bras'ilia	0.
	syl	Bra+s*'il:ia
	pron	<br*1zilj*>, Portuguese <bra1zilja>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Brazil (since 1960), on the central plateau: the former capital was Rio de Janeiro. Pop.: 272002 (1970).
brasilin	0.
	syl	bras:i+lin
	pron	<1br@zilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {brazilin}.
Brasov	0.
	syl	Bra+*,sov
	pron	Rumanian <bra1Sov>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central Rumania: formerly a centre for expatriate Germans; ceded by Hungary to Rumania in 1920. Pop.: 198753 (1974 est.). Former name (1950-61): {Stalin}. German name: {Kronstadt}. Hungarian name: {Brass*'o}.
brass	ety	Old English br@as; related to Old Frisian bres copper, Middle Low German bras metal
brass	1.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of copper and zinc containing more than 50 per cent of copper. {Alpha brass} (containing less than 35 per cent of zinc) is used for most engineering materials requiring forging, pressing, etc. {Alpha-beta brass} (35-45 per cent zinc) is used for hot working and extrusion. {Beta brass} (45-50 per cent zinc) is used for castings. Compare {bronze} (sense 1).
brass	2.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, ornament, or utensil made of brass.
brass	3.a.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the large family of wind instruments including the trumpet, trombone, French horn, etc., each consisting of a brass tube blown directly by means of a cup- or funnel-shaped mouthpiece.
brass	3.b.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	instruments of this family forming a section in an orchestra.
brass	3.c.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a brass ensemble.
brass	4.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a renewable sleeve or bored semicylindrical shell made of brass or bronze, used as a liner for a bearing.
brass	5.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	important or high-ranking officials, esp. military officers.
	exam	1	the top brass.
brass	6.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	money.
	exam	1	where there's muck, there's brass&!
brass	7.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an engraved brass memorial tablet or plaque, set in the wall or floor of a church.
brass	8.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	bold self-confidence; cheek; nerve.
	exam	1	he had the brass to ask for more time.
brass	9.
	syl	brass
	pron	<bra:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or relating to brass or brass instruments.
	exam	1	a brass ornament;
	exam	2	a brass band.
brassard	ety	C19: from French, from bras arm, from Latin #7brachium 
brassart	alt
	head	brassard
	or	brassard
	syl	bras+sart
	pron	<1br@s*t>
	pos	n.
brassard	1.
	or	brassart
	syl	bras+sard
	pron	<1br@sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an identifying armband or badge.
brassard	2.
	or	brassart
	syl	bras+sard
	pron	<1br@sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour for the upper arm.
brass band	0.
	syl	brass band
	pos	n.
	def	See { {band%1} (sense 2)}.
brassbound	0.
	syl	brass+bound
	pron	<1bra:s2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflexibly en?!trenched.
	exam	1	brass?!bound traditions.
brasserie	ety	C19: from French, from brasser to stir, brew
brasserie	1.
	syl	bras+se+rie
	pron	<1br@s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar in which drinks and often food are served.
brasserie	2.
	syl	bras+se+rie
	pron	<1br@s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small and usually cheap restaurant.
brass hat	ety	C20: from the gold leaf decoration on the peaks of caps worn by officers of high rank
brass hat	0.
	syl	brass hat
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a top-ranking official, esp. a military officer.
brassica	ety	C19: from Latin: cabbage &- bras+si+ca+ceous (@!br@as$I#!ke$I#s$$s) adj.
brassica	0.
	syl	bras+si+ca
	pron	<1br@sik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any cruciferous plant of the genus native to the Mediterranean region and grown widely as vegetables, such as cabbage, rape, swede, turnip, and mustard.
brassy	alt
	head	brassie
	or	brassie
	syl	brass:y
	pron	<1br@si>, <1bra:->
	pos	n.
brassies	infl
	head	brassie
	syl	brass:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brassie	0.
	or	brassy
	syl	brass:ie
	pron	<1br@si>, <1bra:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, a No. 2 wood, originally having a brass-plated sole and with a shallower face than a driver to give more loft.
brassiere	ety	C20: from C17 French: bodice, from Old French braciere a protector for the arm, from braz arm
brassiere	0.
	syl	bras+siere
	pron	<1br@si*>, <1br@z->
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's undergarment for covering and supporting the breasts. Often shortened to {bra}.
Brass'o	0.
	syl	Bras+s*'o
	pron	<1brcSSo:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Bra*,sov}.
brass tacks	0.
	syl	brass tacks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	basic realities; hard facts (esp. in the phrase {get down to brass tacks) }.
brassier	infl
	head	brassy
	syl	brass:i+er
	pos	adj.
brassiest	infl
	head	brassy
	syl	brass:i+est.
	pos	adj.
brassy	1.
	syl	brass:y
	pron	<1bra:si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	insolent; brazen.
brassy	2.
	syl	brass:y
	pron	<1bra:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	flashy; showy.
brassy	3.
	syl	brass:y
	pron	<1bra:si>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sound
	def	harsh, strident, or resembling the sound of a brass instrument.
brassy	4.
	syl	brass:y
	pron	<1bra:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	like brass, esp. in colour.
brassy	5.
	syl	brass:y
	pron	<1bra:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with or made of brass.
brassily	sub
	head	brassy
	syl	brass:i+ly
	pos	adv.
brassiness	sub
	head	brassy
	syl	brass:i+ness
	pos	n.
brat	ety	C16: perhaps special use of earlier brat rag, from Old English bratt cloak, of Celtic origin; related to Old Irish bratt cloth, #7brat %2
brat	H1.0.
	syl	brat
	pron	<br@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a child, esp. one who is dirty or unruly: used contemptuously or playfully.
brat	ety	from Old English brat cloak; related to Old Irish bratt cloth used to cover the body
brat	H2.0.
	syl	brat
	pron	<br@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	an apron or overall.
Bratislava	0.
	syl	Bra+ti+sla+va
	pron	<2br@ti1sla:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Czechoslovakia on the River Danube: capital of Slovakia since 1918; capital of Hungary (1541-1784) and seat of the Hungarian parliament until 1848. Pop.: 328765 (1974 est.). German name: {Pressburg}. Hungarian name: {Pozsony}.
brattice	ety	C13: from Old French bretesche wooden tower, from Medieval Latin breteschia, probably from Latin Brit*_o a Briton
brattice	1.
	syl	brat+tice
	pron	<1br@tis>
	pos	n.
	def	a partition of wood or treated cloth used to control ventilation in a mine.
brattice	2.
	syl	brat+tice
	pron	<1br@tis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval fortifications.
	def	a fixed wooden tower or parapet.
brattice	3.
	syl	brat+tice
	pron	<1br@tis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to fit with a brattice.
brattishing	ety	C16: variant of bratticing; see #7brattice 
brattishing	0.
	syl	brat+tish+ing
	pron	<1br@tiSiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	decorative work along the coping or on the cornice of a building.
bratwurst	ety	German, from Old High German, from br*_ato meat+ wurst sausage; related to Old Saxon br*_ado ham
bratwurst	0.
	syl	brat+wurst
	pron	<1bra:t2wR:st>, German <1bra:t2vurSt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of small pork sausage.
Eva	1.
	head	Braun
	syl	E:va
	pron	<1A:fa>
	def	1910-45, Adolf Hitler's mistress.
Braun	2.
	syl	Braun
	pron	German <braun>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Wernher) {von Braun}.
braunite	ety	C19: named after A. E. Braun (1809-56), German official in the treasury at Gotha
braunite	0.
	syl	braun+ite
	pron	<1braunIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown or black mineral that consists of manganese oxide and silicate and is a source of manganese. Formula: Mn\7SiO\1\2.
Braunschweig	0.
	syl	Braun+schweig
	pron	<1braun2SvIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bruns?!wick}.
bravado	ety	C16: from Spanish bravada (modern bravata) , from Old Italian bravare to challenge, provoke, from bravo wild, #7brave 
bravadoes	infl
	head	bravado
	or	bravados
	syl	bra+va+does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bravados	infl
	head	bravado
	or	bravadoes
	syl	bra+va+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bravado	0.
	syl	bra+va+do
	pron	<br*1va:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	vaunted display of courage or self-confidence; swagger.
Bravais lattice	ety	named after Auguste Bravais, 19th-century French physicist
Bravais lattice	0.
	syl	Bra+vais lat+tice
	pron	<1br@vA>, <br*1vA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	any of 14 possible space lattices found in crystals.
brave	ety	C15: from French, from Italian bravo courageous, wild, perhaps ultimately from Latin barbarus #7barbarous 
brave	1.a.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or displaying courage, resolution, or daring; not cowardly or timid.
brave	1.b.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the brave.
brave	2.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	fine; splendid.
	exam	1	a brave sight;
	exam	2	a brave attempt.
brave	3.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	excellent or admirable.
brave	4.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a warrior of a North American Indian tribe.
brave	5.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {bully}.
brave	6.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dare or defy.
	exam	1	to brave the odds.
brave	7.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confront with resolution or courage.
	exam	1	to brave the storm.
brave	8.
	syl	brave
	pron	<brAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make splendid, esp. in dress.
bravely	sub
	head	brave
	syl	brave+ly
	pos	adv.
braveness	sub
	head	brave
	syl	brave+ness
	pos	n.
bravissimo	ety	C18: from Italian, superlative of #7bravo 
bravissimo	0.
	syl	bra+vis+si+mo
	pron	<bra:1visi2m*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	very well done&! excellent&!
bravo	ety	C18: from Italian: splendid&! see #7brave 
bravo	1.
	syl	bra+vo
	pron	<bra:1v*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	well done&!
bravos	infl
	head	bravo
	syl	bra+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bravo	2.
	syl	bra+vo
	pron	<bra:1v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry of @6bravo.@9
bravoes	infl
	head	bravo
	or	bravos
	syl	bra+voes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bravos	infl
	head	bravo
	or	bravoes
	syl	bra+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bravo	3.
	syl	bra+vo
	pron	<1bra:v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hired killer or assassin.
bravura	ety	C18: from Italian: spirit, courage, from bravare to show off, see #7bravado 
bravura	1.
	syl	bra+vu+ra
	pron	<br*1vju*r*>, <-1vu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a display of boldness or daring.
bravura	2.a.
	syl	bra+vu+ra
	pron	<br*1vju*r*>, <-1vu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage or piece requiring great spirit and technical skill by the performer.
bravura	2.b.
	syl	bra+vu+ra
	pron	<br*1vju*r*>, <-1vu*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bravura passage.
braw	ety	C16: Scottish variant of #7brave 
braw	0.
	syl	braw
	pron	<brc:>, <bra:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	fine or excellent, esp. in appearance or dress.
brawl	ety	C14: probably related to Dutch brallen to boast, behave aggressively
brawl	H1.1.
	syl	brawl
	pron	<brc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud disagreement or fight.
brawl	H1.2.
	syl	brawl
	pron	<brc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an uproarious party.
brawl	H1.3.
	syl	brawl
	pron	<brc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to quarrel or fight noisily; squabble.
brawl	H1.4.
	syl	brawl
	pron	<brc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of water
	def	to flow noisily.
brawler	sub
	head	brawl
	syl	brawl+er
	pos	n.
brawl	H2.0.
	syl	brawl
	pron	<brc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance: the English version of the branle.
brawn	ety	C14: from Old French braon slice of meat, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German br*_ato, Old English br*_@ad flesh
brawn	1.
	syl	brawn
	pron	<brc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	strong well-developed muscles.
brawn	2.
	syl	brawn
	pron	<brc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	physical strength, esp. as opposed to intelligence.
brawn	3.
	syl	brawn
	pron	<brc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a seasoned jellied loaf made from the head and sometimes the feet of a pig or calf.
brawnier	infl
	head	brawny
	syl	brawn:i+er
	pos	adj.
brawniest	infl
	head	brawny
	syl	brawn:i+est.
	pos	adj.
brawny	0.
	syl	brawn:y
	pron	<1brc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	muscular and strong.
brawnily	sub
	head	brawny
	syl	brawn:i+ly
	pos	adv.
brawniness	sub
	head	brawny
	syl	brawn:i+ness
	pos	n.
braxy	ety	C18: of unknown origin
braxy	0.
	syl	brax:y
	pron	<1br@ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute and usually fatal bacterial disease of sheep characterized by high fever, coma, and inflammation of the fourth stomach, caused by infection with
bray	ety	C13: from Old French braire, probably of Celtic origin
bray	H1.1.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a donkey
	def	to utter its characteristic loud harsh sound; heehaw.
bray	H1.2.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a similar sound, as in laughing.
	exam	1	he brayed at the joke.
bray	H1.3.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with a loud harsh sound.
bray	H1.4.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	n.
	def	the loud harsh sound uttered by a donkey.
bray	H1.5.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar loud cry or uproar.
	exam	1	a bray of protest.
brayer	sub
	head	bray
	syl	bray+er
	pos	n.
bray	ety	C14: from Old French breier, of Germanic origin; see #7break  &- #!bray+er n.
bray	H2.1.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distribute (ink) over printing type or plates.
bray	H2.2.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pound into a powder, as in a mortar.
bray	H2.3.
	syl	bray
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to hit or beat (someone or something) hard; bang.
Braz	0.
	syl	Braz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Brazil(ian).
braze	ety	Old English br@asen, from br@as #7brass 
braze	H1.1.
	syl	braze
	pron	<brAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with or make of brass.
braze	H1.2.
	syl	braze
	pron	<brAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make like brass, as in hardness.
braze	ety	C16: from Old French: to burn, of Germanic origin; see #7braise 
braze	H2.0.
	syl	braze
	pron	<brAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a joint between (two metal surfaces) by fusing a layer of brass or high-melting solder between them.
brazer	sub
	head	braze
	syl	braz+er
	pos	n.
brazen	ety	Old English br@asen, from br@as #7brass 
brazen	1.
	syl	bra+zen
	pron	<1brAzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	shameless and bold.
brazen	2.
	syl	bra+zen
	pron	<1brAzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or resembling brass.
brazen	3.
	syl	bra+zen
	pron	<1brAzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a ringing metallic sound like that of a brass trumpet.
brazen	4.
	syl	bra+zen
	pron	<1brAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out or through
	def	to face and overcome boldly or shamelessly.
	exam	1	the witness brazened out the prosecutor's questions.
brazen	5.
	syl	bra+zen
	pron	<1brAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (oneself, etc.) bold or brash.
brazenly	sub
	head	brazen
	syl	bra+zen+ly
	pos	adv.
brazenness	sub
	head	brazen
	syl	bra+zen+ness
	pos	n.
brazen-faced	0.
	syl	bra:zen-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	shameless or impudent.
brazier	ety	C14: from Old English br@asian to work in brass+-{#7er %1} &- #!bra+zi+er@.y n.
brasier	alt
	head	brazier
	or	brazier
	syl	bra+si+er
	pron	<1brAzi*>
	pos	n.
brazier	H1.0.
	or	brasier
	syl	bra+zi+er
	pron	<1brAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in brass-working or brass-founding.
brazier	ety	C17: from French brasier, from braise live coals; see #7braise 
brasier	alt
	head	brazier
	or	brazier
	syl	bra+si+er
	pron	<1brAzi*>
	pos	n.
brazier	H2.0.
	or	brasier
	syl	bra+zi+er
	pron	<1brAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable metal receptacle for burning charcoal or coal, used for cooking, heating, etc.
brazil	ety	C14: from Old Spanish brasil, from brasa glowing coals, of Germanic origin; referring to the redness of the wood; see #7braise 
brasil	alt
	head	brazil
	or	brazil
	syl	bra+sil
	pron	<br*1zil>
	pos	n.
brazil	1.
	or	brasil
	syl	bra+zil
	pron	<br*1zil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {brazil wood}. the red wood obtained from various caesalpiniaceous tropical trees of the genus such as of America: used for cabinetwork.
brazil	2.
	or	brasil
	syl	bra+zil
	pron	<br*1zil>
	pos	n.
	def	the red or purple dye extracted from any of these woods. See also {brazilin}.
brazil	3.
	or	brasil
	syl	bra+zil
	pron	<br*1zil>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {brazil nut}.
Brazil	0.
	syl	Bra+zil
	pron	<br*1zil>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in South America, comprising about half the area and half the population of South America: colonized by the Portuguese from 1500 onwards; became independent in 1822 and a republic in 1889; consists chiefly of the tropical Amazon basin in the north, semiarid scrub in the northeast, and a vast central tableland; an important producer of coffee and minerals, esp. iron ore. Official language: Portuguese. Religion: chiefly Roman Catholic. Currency: cruzeiro. Capital: Bras*'ilia. Pop.: 93215301 (1970). Area: 8511957 sq. km (3286470 sq. miles).
Brazilian	sub
	head	Brazil
	syl	Bra+1zil+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
brazilein	ety	C19: from German Brasilein, from #7brazilin 
brasilein	alt
	head	brazilein
	or	brazilein
	syl	bra+sil+e:in
	pron	<br*1ziliin>
	pos	n.
brazilein	0.
	or	brasilein
	syl	bra+zil+e:in
	pron	<br*1ziliin>
	pos	n.
	def	a red crystalline solid obtained by the oxidation of brazilin and used as a dye. Formula: C\1\6H\1\2O\5.
brazilin	ety	C19: from French br*'esiline, from br*'esil brazil wood
brasilin	alt
	head	brazilin
	or	brazilin
	syl	bras:i+lin
	pron	<1br@zilin>
	pos	n.
brazilin	0.
	or	brasilin
	syl	braz:i+lin
	pron	<1br@zilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale yellow soluble crystalline solid, turning red in alkaline solution, extracted from brazil wood and sappanwood and used in dyeing and as an indicator. Formula: C\1\6H\1\4O\5.
brazil nut	1.
	syl	bra+zil nut
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical South American tree, producing large globular capsules, each containing several closely packed triangular nuts: family
brazil nut	2.
	syl	bra+zil nut
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of this tree, having an edible oily kernel and a woody shell.
brazil nut	xref
	syl	bra+zil nut
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {brazil}.
Brazzaville	0.
	syl	Braz+za+ville
	pron	French <braza1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Congo Republic, in the south on the River Congo. Pop.: 250000 (1972 est.).
BRCS	0.
	syl	B.R.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Red Cross Society.
breach	ety	Old English br@ac; influenced by Old French br*`eche, from Old High German brecha, from brechan to #7break 
breach	1.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a crack, break, or rupture.
breach	2.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a breaking, infringement, or violation of a promise, obligation, etc.
breach	3.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	any severance or separation.
	exam	1	there was a breach between the two factions of the party.
breach	4.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of a whale in breaking clear of the water.
breach	5.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the breaking of sea waves on a shore or rock.
breach	6.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {wound} %1. {~}
breach	7.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break through or make an opening, hole, or incursion in.
breach	8.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break a promise, law, etc.
breach	9.
	syl	breach
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a whale
	def	to break clear of the water.
breach of promise	0.
	syl	breach of prom+ise
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	failure to carry out one's promise to marry.
breach of the peace	0.
	syl	breach of the peace
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an offence against public order causing an unnecessary disturbance of the peace.
breach of trust	0.
	syl	breach of trust
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a violation of duty by a trustee or any other person in a fiduciary position.
bread	ety	Old English br*_ead; related to Old Norse braud, Old Frisian br*_ad, Old High German br*_ot 
bread	1.
	syl	bread
	pron	<bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a food made from a dough of flour or meal mixed with water or milk, usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked.
bread	2.
	syl	bread
	pron	<bred>
	pos	n.
	def	necessary food; nourishment.
	exam	1	give us our daily bread.
bread	3.
	syl	bread
	pron	<bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
bread	4.
	syl	bread
	pron	<bred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a small loaf, piece of bread, or wafer of unleavened bread used in the Eucharist.
break bread	5.
	head	bread
	syl	break bread.
	def	See { {break} (sense 44)}.
cast one's bread upon the waters	6.
	head	bread
	syl	cast one's bread upon the waters.
	def	to do good without expectation of advantage or return.
know which side one's bread is buttered	7.
	head	bread
	syl	know which side one's bread is buttered.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to know what to do in order to keep one's advantages or privileges.
take the bread out of (someone's) mouth	8.
	head	bread
	syl	take the bread out of (someone's) mouth.
	def	to deprive of a livelihood.
bread	9.
	syl	bread
	pron	<bred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with bread crumbs before cooking.
bread and butter	1.
	syl	bread and but+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a means of support or subsistence; livelihood.
	exam	1	the inheritance was their bread and butter.
bread and butter	xref
	syl	bread and but+ter
	qual	Informal.
	exam	1	modifier.
bread and butter	2.a.
	syl	bread and but+ter
	qual	Informal.
	def	providing a basic means of subsistence.
	exam	1	a bread-and-butter job.
bread and butter	2.b.
	syl	bread and but+ter
	qual	Informal.
	def	solid, reliable, or practical.
	exam	1	a bread-and-butter player.
bread and butter	2.c.
	syl	bread and but+ter
	qual	Informal.
	def	expressing gratitude, as for hospitality (esp. in the phrase {bread-and-butter letter) }.
breadbasket	1.
	syl	bread+bas:ket
	pron	<1bred2ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a basket for carrying bread or rolls.
breadbasket	2.
	syl	bread+bas:ket
	pron	<1bred2ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {stomach}.
breadboard	1.
	syl	bread+board
	pron	<1bred2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden board on which dough is kneaded or bread is sliced.
breadboard	2.
	syl	bread+board
	pron	<1bred2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an experimental arrangement of electronic circuits giving access to components so that modifications can be carried out easily.
breadfruits	infl
	head	breadfruit
	or	breadfruit
	syl	bread+fruits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
breadfruit	infl
	or	breadfruits
	syl	bread+fruit.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
breadfruit	1.
	syl	bread+fruit
	pron	<1bred2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a moraceous tree, (or of the Pacific Islands, having edible round, usually seedless, fruit.
breadfruit	2.
	syl	bread+fruit
	pron	<1bred2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which is eaten baked or roasted and has a texture like bread.
breadline	1.
	syl	bread+line
	pron	<1bred2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a queue of people waiting for free food given out by a government agency or a charity organi?!zation.
on the breadline	2.
	head	breadline
	syl	on the breadline.
	qual	Informal.
	def	impoverished; living at subsistence level.
black mould	alt
	head	bread mould
	or	bread mould
	syl	black mould
	pos	n.
bread mould	0.
	or	black mould
	syl	bread mould
	pos	n.
	def	a black phycomycete fungus, occurring on decaying bread and vegetable matter.
breadnut	1.
	syl	bread+nut
	pron	<1bred2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a moraceous tree, of Central America and the West Indies.
breadnut	2.
	syl	bread+nut
	pron	<1bred2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the nutlike fruit of this tree, ground to produce a substitute for wheat flour, esp. in the West Indies.
breadroot	0.
	syl	bread+root
	pron	<1bred2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a papilionaceous plant, of central North America, having an edible starchy root. Also called: {prairie turnip}.
bread sauce	0.
	syl	bread sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a b*'echamel sauce thickened with breadcrumbs and served with roast poultry, esp. chicken.
breadth	ety	C16: from obsolete br*_ede (from Old English br*_@adu, from br*_ad #7broad) #7+ {-#7th %1;} related to Gothic braidei, Old High German breit*_i 
breadth	1.
	syl	breadth
	pron	<bredT>, <bretT>
	pos	n.
	def	the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side; width.
breadth	2.
	syl	breadth
	pron	<bredT>, <bretT>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fabric, etc., having a standard or definite width.
breadth	3.
	syl	breadth
	pron	<bredT>, <bretT>
	pos	n.
	def	distance, extent, size, or dimension.
breadth	4.
	syl	breadth
	pron	<bredT>, <bretT>
	pos	n.
	def	openness and lack of restriction, esp. of viewpoint or interest; liberality.
breadwinner	0.
	syl	bread+win:ner
	pron	<1bred2win*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person supporting a family with his or her earnings.
break	ety	Old English brecan; related to Old Frisian breka, Gothic brikan, Old High German brehhan, Latin frangere, Sanskrit bhr*'aj bursting forth
breaks	infl
	head	break
	syl	breaks
	pos	vb.
breaking	infl
	head	break
	syl	break+ing
	pos	vb.
broke	infl
	head	break
	syl	broke
	pos	vb.
broken	infl
	head	break
	syl	bro+ken.
	pos	vb.
break	1.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or become separated into two or more pieces.
	exam	1	this cup is broken.
break	2.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to damage or become damaged so as to be inoperative.
	exam	1	my radio is broken.
break	3.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crack or become cracked without separating.
break	4.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burst or cut the surface of (skin, etc.).
break	5.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discontinue or become discontinued.
	exam	1	they broke for lunch;
	exam	2	to break a journey.
break	6.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disperse or become dispersed.
	exam	1	the clouds broke.
break	7.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to observe (an agreement, promise, law, etc.).
	exam	1	to break one's word.
break	8.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to discontinue an association (with).
break	9.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disclose or be disclosed.
	exam	1	he broke the news gently.
break	10.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fracture (a bone) in (a limb, etc.).
break	11.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide (something complete or perfect).
	exam	1	to break a set of books.
break	12.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come to an end.
	exam	1	the summer weather broke at last.
break	13.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to an end by or as if by force.
	exam	1	to break a strike.
break	14.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to escape (from).
	exam	1	he broke jail;
	exam	2	he broke out of jail.
break	15.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to weaken or overwhelm or be weakened or overwhelmed, as in spirit.
break	16.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut through or penetrate.
	exam	1	a cry broke the silence.
break	17.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve on or surpass.
	exam	1	to break a record.
break	18.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to accustom (a horse) to the bridle and saddle, to being ridden, etc.
break	19.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to cause (a person) to give up (a habit).
	exam	1	this cure will break you of smoking.
break	20.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken the impact or force of.
	exam	1	this net will break his fall.
break	21.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decipher.
	exam	1	to break a code.
break	22.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose the order of.
	exam	1	to break ranks.
break	23.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to poverty or the state of bankruptcy.
break	24.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to obtain, give, or receive smaller units in exchange for; change.
	exam	1	to break a pound note.
break	25.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	to demote to a lower rank.
break	26.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from or out of
	def	to proceed suddenly.
break	27.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into being.
	exam	1	light broke over the mountains.
break	28.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by into or out into
	def	to burst into song, laughter, etc.
break	29.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open with explosives.
	exam	1	to break a safe.
break	30.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to strike violently.
break	30.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collapse into foam or surf.
break	31.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of fish
	def	to appear above the surface of the water.
break	32.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to turn out in a specified manner.
	exam	1	things are breaking well.
break	33.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of prices, esp. stock exchange quotations
	def	to fall sharply.
break	34.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sudden effort, as in running, horse racing, etc.
break	35.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Cricket. of a ball
	def	to change direction on bouncing.
break	36.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Cricket. of a player
	def	to knock down at least one bail from (a wicket).
break	37.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to scatter the balls at the start of a game.
break	38.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	to commence running in a race.
	exam	1	they broke even.
break	39.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Boxing, wrestling. of two fighters
	def	to separate from a clinch.
break	40.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the male voice
	def	to undergo a change in register, quality, and range at puberty.
break	40.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the voice or some instruments
	def	to undergo a change in tone, quality, etc., when changing registers.
break	41.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Phonetics. of a vowel
	def	to turn into a diphthong, esp. as a development in the language.
break	42.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open the breech of (certain firearms) by snapping the barrel away from the butt on its hinge.
break	43.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interrupt the flow of current in (an electrical circuit). Compare { {make} %1 (sense 26)}.
break	44.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat a meal, esp. with others.
break	44.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to administer or participate in Holy Communion.
break camp	45.
	head	break
	syl	break camp.
	def	to pack up equipment and leave a camp.
break	46.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to begin an activity.
break	46.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make one or more discoveries or innovations.
break one's back	47.
	head	break
	syl	break one's back.
	def	to overwork or work very hard.
break the back of	48.
	head	break
	syl	break the back of.
	def	to complete the greatest or hardest part of (a task).
break the bank	49.
	head	break
	syl	break the bank.
	def	to ruin financially or deplete the resources of a bank (as in gambling).
break	50.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to relieve shyness or reserve, esp. between strangers.
break	50.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be the first of a group to do something.
break service	51.
	head	break
	syl	break service.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	to win a game in which an opponent is serving.
break wind	52.
	head	break
	syl	break wind.
	def	to emit wind from the anus or mouth.
break	53.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or result of breaking; fracture.
break	54.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a crack formed as the result of breaking.
break	55.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief respite.
	exam	1	a break from one's toil.
break	56.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden rush, esp. to escape.
	exam	1	to make a break for freedom.
break	57.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a breach in a relationship.
	exam	1	she has made a break from her family.
break	58.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden interruption in a continuous action.
break	59.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a short period between classes at school. U.S. equivalent: {recess}.
break	60.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fortunate opportunity, esp. to prove oneself.
break	61.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in a stock exchange
	def	a sudden and substantial decline in prices.
break	62.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a pause in a line of verse; caesura.
break	63.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of successful shots during one turn.
break	63.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the points scored in such a series.
break	64.a.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening shot with the cue ball that scatters the placed balls.
break	64.b.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to take this first shot.
break	65.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {service break, break of serve}. the act or instance of breaking an opponent's service.
break	66.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the intervals in a sporting contest.
break	67.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	the start of a race.
	exam	1	an even break.
break	68.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in tenpin bowling
	def	failure to knock down all the pins after the second attempt.
break	69.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a short passage during which a soloist plays unaccompanied: it is usually improvised.
break	70.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a discontinuity in an electrical circuit.
break	71.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an open four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage.
break	72.
	syl	break
	pron	<brAk>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Boxing, wrestling.
	def	a command by a referee for two opponents to separate. {~} See also {breakaway, break down, break even, break in, break into, break off, break out, break through, break up, break with}.
breakable	1.
	syl	break+a:ble
	pron	<1brAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being broken.
breakable	2.
	syl	break+a:ble
	pron	<1brAk*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a fragile easily broken article.
breakage	1.
	syl	break+age
	pron	<1brAkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or result of breaking.
breakage	2.
	syl	break+age
	pron	<1brAkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity or amount broken.
	exam	1	the total breakage was enormous.
breakage	3.
	syl	break+age
	pron	<1brAkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	compensation or allowance for goods damaged while in use, transit, etc.
breakaway	1.a.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	loss or withdrawal of a group of members from an association, club, etc.
breakaway	1.b.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a breakaway faction.
breakaway	2.a.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden attack, esp. from a defensive position, in football, hockey, etc.
breakaway	2.b.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempt to get away from the rest of the field in a race.
break away	infl
	head	breakaway
	syl	break a:way.
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
breakaway	3.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to leave hastily or escape.
breakaway	4.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to withdraw or secede.
breakaway	5.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to make a breakaway.
breakaway	6.
	syl	break+a:way
	pron	<1brAk*2wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	to start prematurely.
breakbone fever	0.
	syl	break+bone fe+ver
	pron	<1brAk2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dengue}.
break down	1.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to function; become ineffective.
	exam	1	communications had broken down.
break down	2.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to yield or cause to yield, esp. to strong emotion or tears.
	exam	1	she broke down in anguish.
break down	3.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush or destroy.
break down	4.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a nervous breakdown.
break down	5.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to analyse or be subjected to analysis.
break down	6.a.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	stop it.
break down	6.b.
	syl	break down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	don't expect me to believe that; come off it.
breakdown	infl
	head	break down
	syl	break+down.
	pos	n.
break down	7.
	syl	break down
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of breaking down; collapse.
break down	8.
	syl	break down
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nervous breakdown}.
break down	9.
	syl	break down
	pos	n.
	def	an analysis or classification of something into its component parts.
	exam	1	he prepared a breakdown of the report.
break down	10.
	syl	break down
	pos	n.
	def	a desired electrical discharge between two elec?!trodes in a gas discharge tube, occurring at and above a particular voltage.
break down	11.
	syl	break down
	pos	n.
	def	a lively American country dance.
truck	alt
	head	breakdown van
	or	breakdown van
	syl	truck
	pos	n.
breakdown van	0.
	or	truck
	syl	break+down van
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle equipped for towing away wrecked or disabled cars. U.S. names: {wrecker, tow truck}.
breaker	H1.1.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that breaks something, such as a person or firm that breaks up old cars, etc.
breaker	H1.2.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wave with a white crest on the open sea or one that breaks into foam on the shore.
breaker	H1.3.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	short for {circuit breaker}.
breaker	H1.4.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or plant for crushing rocks or coal.
breaker	H1.5.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {breaking plough}. a plough with a long shallow mould board for turning virgin land or sod land.
breaker	H1.6.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a machine for extracting fibre preparatory to carding.
breaker	ety	C19: anglicized variant of Spanish barrica, from French (Gascon dialect) barrique 
breaker	H2.0.
	syl	break+er
	pron	<1brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small water cask for use in a boat.
break even	1.
	syl	break e:ven
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attain a level of activity, as in commerce, or a point of operation, as in gambling, at which there is neither profit nor loss.
breakeven	infl
	head	break even
	syl	break+e:ven.
	pos	n.
break even	2.a.
	syl	break e:ven
	pos	n.
	def	the level of commercial activity at which the total cost and total revenue of a business enterprise are equal.
break even	2.b.
	syl	break e:ven
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	breakeven prices.
breakeven chart	0.
	syl	break+e:ven chart
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	a graph measuring the value of an enterprise's revenue and costs against some index of its activity, such as percentage capacity. The intersection of the total revenue and total cost curves gives the breakeven point.
breakfast	ety	C15: from #7break+{fast %2}
breakfast	1.a.
	syl	break+fast
	pron	<1brekf*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the first meal of the day.
breakfast	1.b.
	syl	break+fast
	pron	<1brekf*st>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	breakfast cereal;
	exam	2	a breakfast room.
breakfast	2.
	syl	break+fast
	pron	<1brekf*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the food at this meal.
breakfast	3.
	syl	break+fast
	pron	<1brekf*st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat or supply with breakfast.
breakfaster	sub
	head	breakfast
	syl	break+fast+er
	pos	n.
breakfront	0.
	syl	break+front
	pron	<1brAk2fr^nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a bookcase, bureau, etc.
	def	having a slightly projecting central section.
break in	1.
	syl	break in
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to interrupt.
break in	2.
	syl	break in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter a house, etc., illegally, esp. by force.
break in	3.
	syl	break in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accustom (a person or animal) to normal duties or practice.
break in	4.
	syl	break in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use or wear (shoes, new equipment, etc.) until com?!fortable or running smoothly.
break-in	infl
	head	break in
	syl	break-in.
	pos	n.
break in	5.a.
	syl	break in
	pos	n.
	def	the illegal entering of a building, esp. by thieves.
break in	5.b.
	syl	break in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the break-in plans.
breaking	ety	C19: translation of German Brechung 
breaking	0.
	syl	break+ing
	pron	<1brAkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	Linguistics. in Old English, Old Norse, etc.
	def	the change of a vowel into a diphthong.
breaking and entering	0.
	syl	break+ing and en+ter+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the gaining of unauthorized access to a building with intent to commit a crime or, having committed the crime, the breaking out of the building.
break into	1.
	syl	break in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter (a house, etc.) illegally, esp. by force.
break into	2.
	syl	break in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change abruptly from a slower to a faster speed.
	exam	1	the horse broke into a gallop.
break into	3.
	syl	break in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to consume (supplies held in reserve).
	exam	1	at the end of the exercise the soldiers had to break into their iron rations.
breakneck	0.
	syl	break+neck
	pron	<1brAk2nek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of speed, pace, etc.
	def	excessive and dangerous.
break of day	0.
	syl	break of day
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {dawn} (sense 1)}.
break off	1.
	syl	break off
	pos	vb.
	def	to sever or detach or be severed or detached.
	exam	1	it broke off in my hands;
	exam	2	he broke a piece off the bar of chocolate.
break off	2.
	syl	break off
	pos	adv.
	def	to end (a relationship, association, etc.) or (of a relationship, etc.) to be ended.
break off	3.
	syl	break off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stop abruptly; halt.
	exam	1	he broke off in the middle of his speech.
breakoff	infl
	head	break off
	syl	break+off.
	pos	n.
break off	4.
	syl	break off
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of breaking off or stopping.
break out	1.
	syl	break out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin or arise suddenly.
	exam	1	panic broke out.
break out	2.
	syl	break out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an escape, esp. from prison or confinement.
break out	3.
	syl	break out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in; of the skin
	def	to erupt (in a rash, pimples, etc.).
break-out	infl
	head	break out
	syl	break-out.
	pos	n.
break out	4.
	syl	break out
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an escape, esp. from prison or confinement.
breakpoint	0.a.
	syl	break+point
	pron	<1brAk2pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	an instruction inserted by a debug program causing a return to the debug program.
breakpoint	0.b.
	syl	break+point
	pron	<1brAk2pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the point in a program at which such an instruction operates.
break through	1.
	syl	break through
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to penetrate.
break through	2.
	syl	break through
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to achieve success, make a discovery, etc., esp. after lengthy efforts.
breakthrough	infl
	head	break through
	syl	break+through.
	pos	n.
break through	3.
	syl	break through
	pos	n.
	def	a significant development or discovery, esp. in science.
break through	4.
	syl	break through
	pos	n.
	def	the penetration of an enemy's defensive position or line in depth and strength.
break up	1.
	syl	break up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to separate or cause to separate.
break up	2.
	syl	break up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to put an end to (a relationship) or (of a relationship) to come to an end.
break up	3.
	syl	break up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to dissolve or cause to dissolve; disrupt or be disrupted.
	exam	1	the meeting broke up at noon.
break up	4.
	syl	break up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to lose or cause to lose control of the emotions.
	exam	1	the news of his death broke her up.
break up	5.
	syl	break up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be or cause to be overcome with laughter.
break-up	infl
	head	break up
	syl	break-up.
	pos	n.
break up	6.
	syl	break up
	pos	n.
	def	a separation or disintegration.
breakwater	1.
	syl	break+wa:ter
	pron	<1brAk2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mole}. a massive wall built out into the sea to protect a shore or harbour from the force of waves.
breakwater	2.
	syl	break+wa:ter
	pron	<1brAk2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {groyne}.
break water	infl
	head	breakwater
	syl	break water.
	pos	vb.
breakwater	3.
	syl	break+wa:ter
	pron	<1brAk2wc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a woman in labour
	def	to rupture the amniotic sac thus releasing amniotic fluid.
break with	0.
	syl	break with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to end a relationship or association with (someone or an organization or social group).
bream	ety	C14: from Old French bresme, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German brahsema; perhaps related to brehan to glitter
brim	alt
	head	bream
	or	bream
	syl	brim.
	pron	<brEm>, Austral. <brim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brim	infl
	head	bream
	or	bream
	syl	brim
	pron	<brim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
bream	H1.1.
	or	brim
	syl	bream
	pron	<brEm>, Austral. <brim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of several Eurasian freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus esp. having a deep compressed body covered with silvery scales.
white	2.
	head	bream
	or	silver bream
	syl	white
	def	a similar cyprinid,
bream	H1.3.
	or	brim
	syl	bream
	pron	<brEm>, Austral. <brim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {sea bream}.
bream	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch bremme broom; from using burning broom as a source of heat
bream	H2.0.
	syl	bream
	pron	<brEm>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Nautical. formerly
	def	to clean debris from (the bottom of a vessel) by heating to soften the pitch.
Julian	infl
	head	Bream
	syl	Jul:ian.
	pos	n.
Bream	0.
	syl	Bream
	pron	<brEm>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, English guitarist and lutenist.
breast	ety	Old English br*_eost; related to Old Norse brj*_ost, Old High German brust, Dutch borst, Swedish br*"ass, Old Irish br*_u belly, body
breast	1.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the body from the neck to the abdomen; chest.
breast	2.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two soft fleshy milk-secreting glands on the chest in sexually mature human females.
breast	3.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar organ in certain other mammals.
breast	4.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a breast in shape or position.
	exam	1	the breast of the hill.
breast	5.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of nourishment.
	exam	1	the city took the victims to its breast.
breast	6.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	the source of human emotions.
breast	7.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment that covers the breast.
breast	8.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	a projection from the side of a wall, esp. that formed by a chimney.
breast	9.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	the face being worked at the end of a tunnel.
breast	10.a.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	to display guilt and remorse publicly or ostentatiously.
breast	10.b.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a show of victory or success.
make a clean breast of	11.
	head	breast
	syl	make a clean breast of.
	def	to make a confession of.
breast	12.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confront boldly; face.
	exam	1	breast the storm.
breast	13.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppose with the breast or meet at breast level.
	exam	1	breasting the waves.
breast	14.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come alongside of.
	exam	1	breast the ship.
breast	15.
	syl	breast
	pron	<brest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach the summit of.
	exam	1	breasting the mountain top.
keep someone breasted of	16.
	head	breast
	syl	keep someone breasted of.
	def	to keep someone informed of.
breastbone	0.
	syl	breast+bone
	pron	<1brest2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {sternum}.
breast-feeds	infl
	head	breast-feed
	syl	breast-feeds
	pos	vb.
breast-feeding	infl
	head	breast-feed
	syl	breast-feed:ing
	pos	vb.
breast-fed	infl
	head	breast-feed
	syl	breast-fed.
	pos	vb.
breast-feed	1.
	syl	breast-feed
	pos	vb.
	def	to feed (a baby) with milk from the breast; suckle.
breast-feed	2.
	syl	breast-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pamper; coddle.
breastpin	0.
	syl	breast+pin
	pron	<1brest2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a brooch worn on the breast, esp. to close a garment.
breastplate	1.
	syl	breast+plate
	pron	<1brest2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour covering the chest.
breastplate	2.
	syl	breast+plate
	pron	<1brest2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the strap of a harness covering a horse's breast.
breastplate	3.
	syl	breast+plate
	pron	<1brest2plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a square vestment ornamented with 12 precious stones, representing the 12 tribes of Israel, worn by the high priest when praying before the holy of holies.
breastplate	4.
	syl	breast+plate
	pron	<1brest2plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a nontechnical name for {plastron}.
breaststroke	0.
	syl	breast+stroke
	pron	<1brest2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a swimming stroke in which the arms are extended in front of the head and swept back on either side while the legs are drawn up beneath the body and thrust back together.
breastwork	0.
	syl	breast+work
	pron	<1brest2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a temporary defensive work, usually breast-high. Also called: {parapet}.
breath	ety	Old English br*_@ath; related to br*_@adan to burn, Old High German br*_adam heat, breath
breath	1.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	the intake and expulsion of air during respiration.
breath	2.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	the air inhaled or exhaled during respiration.
breath	3.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	a single respiration or inhalation of air, etc.
breath	4.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	the vapour, heat, or odour of exhaled air.
	exam	1	his breath on the window melted the frost.
breath	5.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight gust of air.
breath	6.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pause or rest.
	exam	1	take a breath for five minutes.
breath	7.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief time.
	exam	1	it was done in a breath.
breath	8.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	a suggestion or slight evidence; suspicion.
	exam	1	a breath of scandal.
breath	9.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	a whisper or soft sound.
breath	10.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	def	life, energy, or vitality.
	exam	1	the breath of new industry.
breath	11.
	syl	breath
	pron	<breT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the passage of air through the completely open glottis without vibration of the vocal cords, as in exhaling or pronouncing fricatives such as (f) or (h) or stops such as (p) or (k). Compare { {voice} (sense 11)}.
catch one's breath	12.
	head	breath
	syl	catch one's breath.
	def	to rest until breathing is normal, esp. after exertion.
in the same breath	13.
	head	breath
	syl	in the same breath.
	def	done or said at the same time.
out of breath	14.
	head	breath
	syl	out of breath.
	def	gasping for air after exertion.
save one's breath	15.
	head	breath
	syl	save one's breath.
	def	to refrain from useless talk.
take one's breath away	16.
	head	breath
	syl	take one's breath away.
	def	to overwhelm with surprise, etc.
under	17.
	head	breath
	or	below one's breath
	syl	under
	def	in a quiet voice or whisper.
breathalyze	alt
	head	breathalyse
	or	breathalyse
	syl	breath:a+lyze
	pron	<1breT*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
breathalyse	0.
	or	breathalyze
	syl	breath:a+lyse
	pron	<1breT*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a Breathalyzer test to (someone).
Breathalyser	alt
	head	Breathalyzer
	or	Breathalyzer
	syl	Breath:a+lys+er
	pron	<1breT*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
Breathalyzer	0.
	or	Breathalyser
	syl	Breath:a+lyz+er
	pron	<1breT*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., trademark.
	def	a device for estimating the amount of alcohol in the breath: used in testing people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol. U.S. equivalent: {drunkometer}.
breathe	ety	C13: from #7breath 
breathe	1.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take in oxygen from (the surrounding medium, esp. air) and give out carbon dioxide; respire.
breathe	2.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exist; be alive.
	exam	1	every animal that breathes on earth.
breathe	3.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rest to regain breath, composure, etc..
	exam	1	stop your questions, and give me a chance to breathe.
breathe	4.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of air
	def	to blow lightly.
	exam	1	the wind breathed through the trees.
breathe	5.a.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take in air, esp. for combustion.
	exam	1	the engine breathes through this air filter.
breathe	5.b.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	def	to equalize the pressure within a container, chamber, etc., with atmospheric pressure.
	exam	1	the crankcase breathes through this duct.
breathe	6.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to articulate (a speech sound) without vibration of the vocal cords. Compare { {voice} (sense 19)}.
breathe	7.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exhale or emit.
	exam	1	the dragon breathed fire.
breathe	8.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart; instill.
	exam	1	to breathe confidence into the actors.
breathe	9.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak softly; whisper.
	exam	1	to breathe words of love.
breathe	10.
	syl	breathe
	pron	<brED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit to rest.
	exam	1	to breathe a horse.
freely	infl
	head	breathe
	or	breasily
	syl	freely
breasily	infl
	head	breathe
	or	freely
	syl	breasily.
breathe again	11.
	head	breathe
	syl	breathe again
	def	to feel relief.
	exam	1	I could breathe again after passing the exam.
breathe down (someone's) neck	12.
	head	breathe
	syl	breathe down (someone's) neck.
	def	to stay close to (someone), esp. to oversee what they are doing.
breathe one's last	13.
	head	breathe
	syl	breathe one's last.
	def	to die or be finished or defeated.
breathed	0.
	syl	breathed
	pron	<breTt>, <brEDd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to or denoting a speech sound for whose articulation the vocal cords are not made to vibrate. Compare {voiced}.
breather	1.
	syl	breath+er
	pron	<1brED*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short pause for rest.
breather	2.
	syl	breath+er
	pron	<1brED*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breathes in a specified way.
	exam	1	a deep breather.
breather	3.
	syl	breath+er
	pron	<1brED*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vent in a container to equalize internal and external pressure, such as the pipe in the crankcase of an internal-combustion engine.
breather	4.
	syl	breath+er
	pron	<1brED*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small opening in a room, container, cover, etc., supplying air for ventilation.
breathing	1.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the passage of air into and out of the lungs to supply the body with oxygen.
breathing	2.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a single breath.
	exam	1	a breathing between words.
breathing	3.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an utterance.
	exam	1	a breathing of hate.
breathing	4.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft movement, esp. of air.
breathing	5.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a rest or pause.
breathing	6.a.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	expulsion of breath ({rough breathing}) or absence of such expulsion ({smooth breathing}) preceding the pronunciation of an initial vowel or rho in ancient Greek.
breathing	6.b.
	syl	breath+ing
	pron	<1brEDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two symbols indicating this.
breathing space	1.
	syl	breath+ing space
	pos	n.
	def	enough area to permit for freedom of movement.
	exam	1	the country gives us some breathing space.
breathing space	2.
	syl	breath+ing space
	pos	n.
	def	a pause for rest, etc..
	exam	1	a coffee break was their only breathing space.
breathless	1.
	syl	breath+less
	pron	<1breTlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of breath; gasping, etc.
breathless	2.
	syl	breath+less
	pron	<1breTlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding one's breath or having it taken away by excitement, etc..
	exam	1	a breathless confrontation.
breathless	3.
	syl	breath+less
	pron	<1breTlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the atmosphere
	def	motionless and stifling.
breathless	4.
	syl	breath+less
	pron	<1breTlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lifeless; dead.
breathlessly	sub
	head	breathless
	syl	breath+less+ly
	pos	adv.
breathlessness	sub
	head	breathless
	syl	breath+less+ness
	pos	n.
breathtaking	0.
	syl	breath+tak:ing
	pron	<1breT2tAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing awe or excitement.
	exam	1	a breathtaking view.
breathtakingly	sub
	head	breathtaking
	syl	breath+2tak:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
breath test	0.
	syl	breath test
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a chemical test of a driver's breath to determine the amount of alcohol he has consumed.
breathier	infl
	head	breathy
	syl	breath:i+er
	pos	adj.
breathiest	infl
	head	breathy
	syl	breath:i+est.
	pos	adj.
breathy	1.
	syl	breath:y
	pron	<1breTi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the speaking voice
	def	accompanied by an audible emission of breath.
breathy	2.
	syl	breath:y
	pron	<1breTi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the singing voice
	def	lacking resonance.
breathily	sub
	head	breathy
	syl	breath:i+ly
	pos	adv.
breathiness	sub
	head	breathy
	syl	breath:i+ness
	pos	n.
breccia	ety	C18: from Italian, from Old High German brecha a fragment; see #7breach 
breccia	0.
	syl	brec+ci:a
	pron	<1breCi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rock consisting of angular fragments embedded in a finer matrix, formed by erosion, volcanic activity, etc.
brecciated	sub
	head	breccia
	syl	brec+ci+2at+ed
	pos	adj.
Bertolt	infl
	head	Brecht
	syl	Ber:tolt
	pron	<1bertclt>
	pos	n.
Brecht	0.
	syl	Brecht
	pron	German <bre*,ct>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1956, German dramatist, theatrical producer, and poet, who developed a new style of @6epic@9 theatre and a new theory of theatrical alienation, notable also for his wit and compassion. His early works include (1928) and (1930) (both with music by Kurt Weill). His later plays are concerned with moral and political dilemmas and include (1941), (1943), and (1955).
Brecknock	alt
	head	Brecon
	or	Brecon
	syl	Breck+nock
	pron	<1breknok>
	pos	n.
Brecon	1.
	or	Brecknock
	syl	Brec+on
	pron	<1brek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Wales: textile and leather industries. Pop.: 6283 (1971).
Brecon	2.
	or	Brecknock
	syl	Brec+on
	pron	<1brek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Breconshire}.
Brecknockshire	alt
	head	Breconshire
	or	Breconshire
	syl	Breck+nock+shire
	pron	<1brek?!nok2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
Breconshire	0.
	or	Brecknockshire
	syl	Brec+on+shire
	pron	<1brek*n2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of SE Wales, now part of Powys: over half its area forms the {Brecon Beacons National Park}.
bred	0.
	syl	bred
	pron	<bred>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {breed}.
Breda	0.
	syl	Bre+da
	pron	<1brEd*>, Dutch <brA1da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Netherlands, in North Brabant province: residence of Charles II of England during his exile. Pop.: 118594 (1974 est.).
brede	0.
	syl	brede
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an archaic spelling of {braid}.
bree	ety	Old English br*_ig, variant of br*_iw pottage; related to Old High German br*_io soup, Old English br*_iwan to cook, Middle Irish br*_eo flame
brie	alt
	head	bree
	or	bree
	syl	brie
	pron	<brE>
	pos	n.
bree	0.
	or	brie
	syl	bree
	pron	<brE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. literary.
	def	a thin soup or broth.
breech	ety	Old English br*_ec, plural of br*_oc leg covering; related to Old Norse br*_ok, Old High German bruoh
breech	1.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower dorsal part of the human trunk; buttocks; rump.
breech	2.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part or bottom of something.
	exam	1	the breech of the bridge.
breech	3.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower portion of a pulley block, esp. the part to which the rope or chain is secured.
breech	4.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a firearm behind the barrel or bore.
breech	5.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obstetrics.
	def	short for {breech delivery}.
breech	6.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>, <briC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (a gun) with a breech.
breech	7.
	syl	breech
	pron	<brEC>, <briC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to clothe in breeches or any other clothing.
breechblock	0.
	syl	breech+block
	pron	<1brEC2blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert the cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing.
breechclout	alt
	head	breechcloth
	or	breechcloth
	syl	breech+clout
	pron	<1brEC2klaut>
	pos	n.
breechcloth	0.
	or	breechclout
	syl	breech+cloth
	pron	<1brEC2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {loincloth}.
breech delivery	0.
	syl	breech de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	birth of a baby with the feet or buttocks appearing first.
breeches	1.
	syl	breech:es
	pron	<1briCiz>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers extending to the knee or just below, worn for riding.
breeches	2.
	syl	breech:es
	pron	<1briCiz>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal or dialect.
	def	any trousers or pants, esp. extending to the knee.
breeches buoy	0.
	syl	breech:es buoy
	pos	n.
	def	a ring-shaped life buoy with a support in the form of a pair of short breeches, in which a person is suspended for safe transfer from a ship.
breeching	1.
	syl	breech+ing
	pron	<1briCiG>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	def	the strap of a harness that passes behind a horse's haunches.
breeching	2.
	syl	breech+ing
	pron	<1briCiG>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	usage	Naval. formerly
	def	the rope used to check the recoil run of a ship's guns or to secure them against rough weather.
breeching	3.
	syl	breech+ing
	pron	<1briCiG>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	def	the parts comprising the breech of a gun.
breechloader	0.
	syl	breech+load:er
	pron	<1brEC2l*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm that is loaded at the breech.
breech-loading	sub
	head	breechloader
	syl	breech-2load:ing
	pos	adj.
breed	ety	Old English br*_edan, of Germanic origin; related to #7brood 
breeds	infl
	head	breed
	syl	breeds
	pos	vb.
breeding	infl
	head	breed
	syl	breed+ing
	pos	vb.
bred	infl
	head	breed
	syl	bred.
	pos	vb.
breed	1.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bear (off?!spring).
breed	2.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring up; raise.
breed	3.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or cause to produce by mating; propagate.
breed	4.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce and maintain new or improved strains of (domestic animals and plants).
breed	5.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or be produced; generate.
	exam	1	to breed trouble;
	exam	2	violence breeds in densely populated areas.
breed	6.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of organisms within a species, esp. a group of domestic animals, originated and maintained by man and having a clearly defined set of characteristics.
breed	7.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a lineage or race.
	exam	1	a breed of Europeans.
breed	8.
	syl	breed
	pron	<brEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind, sort, or group.
	exam	1	a special breed of hatred.
breeder	1.
	syl	breed+er
	pron	<1brEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breeds plants or animals.
breeder	2.
	syl	breed+er
	pron	<1brEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that reproduces, esp. to excess.
	exam	1	rabbits are persistent breeders.
breeder	3.
	syl	breed+er
	pron	<1brEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal kept for breeding purposes.
breeder	4.
	syl	breed+er
	pron	<1brEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a source or cause.
	exam	1	a breeder of discontent.
breeder	5.
	syl	breed+er
	pron	<1brEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {breeder reactor}.
breeder reactor	0.
	syl	breed+er re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a type of nuclear reactor that produces more fissionable material than it consumes. Compare {convert?!er reactor}. See also {fast-breeder reactor}.
breeding	1.
	syl	breed+ing
	pron	<1brEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of bearing offspring; reproduction.
breeding	2.
	syl	breed+ing
	pron	<1brEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of producing plants or animals by hybridization, inbreeding, or other methods of reproduction.
breeding	3.
	syl	breed+ing
	pron	<1brEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of good training, esp. the knowledge of correct social behaviour; refinement.
	exam	1	a man of breeding.
breeding	4.
	syl	breed+ing
	pron	<1brEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's line of descent.
	exam	1	his breeding was suspect.
breeding	5.
	syl	breed+ing
	pron	<1brEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a process occurring in a nuclear reactor as a result of which more fissionable material is produced than is used up.
Breed's Hill	0.
	syl	Breed's Hill
	pron	<brEdz>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill in E Massachusetts, adjoining Bunker Hill: site of the Battle of Bunker Hill (1775).
breeks	0.
	syl	breeks
	pron	<brEks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Scot. name for {breeches}.
breenger	ety	from Scots breenge a dash, of uncertain origin
breenger	0.
	syl	breeng+er
	pron	<1brEnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	West central Scot. dialect.
	def	an impetuous person.
breeze	ety	C16: probably from Old Spanish briza northeast wind
breeze	H1.1.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentle or light wind.
breeze	H1.2.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a wind of force two to six inclusive on the Beaufort scale.
breeze	H1.3.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an easy task or state of ease.
	exam	1	being happy here is a breeze.
breeze	H1.4.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a disturbance, esp. a lively quarrel.
breeze	H1.5.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move quickly or casually.
	exam	1	he breezed into the room.
breeze	H1.6.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wind
	def	to blow.
	exam	1	the south wind breezed over the fields.
breeze	ety	Old English briosa, of unknown origin
breeze	H2.0.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for the {gadfly}.
breeze	ety	C18: from French braise live coals; see #7braise 
breeze	H3.0.
	syl	breeze
	pron	<brEz>
	pos	n.
	def	ashes of coal, coke, or charcoal used to make breeze blocks.
breeze block	0.
	syl	breeze block
	pos	n.
	def	a light building brick made from the ashes of coal, coke, etc., bonded together by cement and used esp. for walls that bear relatively small loads. Usual U.S. names: {cinder block, clinker block}.
breezeway	0.
	syl	breeze+way
	pron	<1brEz2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a roofed passageway connecting two buildings, sometimes with the sides enclosed.
breezier	infl
	head	breezy
	syl	breez:i+er
	pos	adj.
breeziest	infl
	head	breezy
	syl	breez:i+est.
	pos	adj.
breezy	1.
	syl	breez:y
	pron	<1brEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	fresh; windy.
	exam	1	a breezy afternoon.
breezy	2.
	syl	breez:y
	pron	<1brEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	casual or carefree; lively; light-hearted.
	exam	1	her breezy nature.
breezy	3.
	syl	breez:y
	pron	<1brEzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking substance; light.
	exam	1	a breezy conversation.
breezily	sub
	head	breezy
	syl	breez:i+ly
	pos	adv.
breeziness	sub
	head	breezy
	syl	breez:i+ness
	pos	n.
Bregenz	0.
	syl	Bre+genz
	pron	German <1brA:gents>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in W Austria, the capital of Vorarlberg province. Pop.: 22839 (1971).
bregma	ety	C16: New Latin from Greek: front part of the head
bregmata	infl
	head	bregma
	syl	breg+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bregma	0.
	syl	breg+ma
	pron	<1bregm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the top of the skull where the coronal and sagittal sutures meet: in infants this corresponds to the anterior fontanelle.
brei	ety	C20: from Afrikaans; compare #7bray %1
breis	infl
	head	brei
	syl	breis
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
breiing	infl
	head	brei
	syl	brei+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
breid	infl
	head	brei
	syl	breid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
brei	0.
	syl	brei
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	to speak with a uvular esp. in Afrikaans. Also: {brey}. Compare { {burr%2}}.
brekky	0.
	syl	brek+ky
	pron	<1breki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a slang word for breakfast.
Bremen	1.
	syl	Bre+men
	pron	<1brAm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N West Germany, centred on the city of Bremen and its outport Bremerhaven. Pop.: 722732 (1970). Area: 404 sq. km (156 sq. miles).
Bremen	2.
	syl	Bre+men
	pron	<1brAm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in N West Germany, on the Weser estuary. Pop.: 584265 (1974 est.).
Bremerhaven	0.
	syl	Brem+er+ha+ven
	pron	German <2brA:m*r1ha:f*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N West Germany: an outport for Bremen. Pop.: 144578 (1974 est.). Former name (until 1947): {Weserm*"unde}.
bremsstrahlung	ety	German: braking radiation
bremsstrahlung	0.
	syl	brems+strah+lung
	pron	<1brem2Stra:l*G>
	pos	n.
	def	the x-radiation produced when an electrically charged particle, such as an electron, is slowed down by the electric field of an atomic nucleus.
Alfred	infl
	head	Brendel
	syl	Al:fred.
	pos	n.
Brendel	0.
	syl	Bren:del
	pron	German <1brendL>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Austrian pianist.
Bren gun	ety	C20: after Br (no) , Czechoslovakia, where it was first made and En (field) , England, where manufacture was continued
Bren gun	0.
	syl	Bren gun
	pron	<bren>
	pos	n.
	def	an air-cooled gas-operated submachine gun taking .303 calibre ammunition: used by the British in World War II.
Brenner Pass	0.
	syl	Bren+ner Pass
	pron	<1bren*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the E Alps, between Austria and Italy. Highest point: 1372 m (4501 ft.).
brent	ety	C16: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse brandg*_as sheldrake
Brent	0.
	syl	Brent
	pron	<brent>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London, in the northwestern part. Pop.: 256500 (1976 est.).
Clemens (Maria)	infl
	head	Brentano
	syl	Cle:mens (Maria)
	pron	<1klA?!:m*ns>
	pos	n.
Brentano	0.
	syl	Bren:ta:no
	pron	German <bren1ta:no>
	pos	n.
	def	1778-1842, German romantic poet and compiler of fairy stories and folk songs esp. (with Achim von Arnim) the collection (1805-08).
Brentwood	0.
	syl	Brent+wood
	pron	<1brent2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential town in SE England, in SW Essex near London. Pop.: 57976 (1971).
br'er	0.
	syl	br'er
	pron	<brR:>, <bre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S. Negro dialect.
	def	brother: usually prefixed to a name.
	exam	1	Br'er Jones.
Brescia	0.
	syl	Bre+scia
	pron	Italian <1brASSa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Lombardy: at its height in the 16th century. Pop.: 215654 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Brixia}.
Breslau	0.
	syl	Bres+lau
	pron	<1breslau>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Wroclaw}.
Robert	infl
	head	Bresson
	syl	Ro:bert
	pron	<rc1be:r>
	pos	n.
Bresson	0.
	syl	Bres:son
	pron	French <bre1s*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, French film director: his films include (1951) and (1970).
Brest	1.
	syl	Brest
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW France, in Brittany: chief naval station of the country, planned by Richelieu in 1631 and fortified by Vauban. Pop.: 172176 (1975).
Brest	2.
	syl	Brest
	pron	<brest>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, in SW Byelorussia: Polish until 1795 and from 1921 to 1945. Pop.: 122000 (1970). Former name (until 1921): {Brest Li+tovsk} (br$est lji#!t@$fsk). Polish name: {Brze*'s*'c nad Bu+giem} (#!b#f$e#st#s nad #!bugj$em).
Bretagne	0.
	syl	Bre+tagne
	pron	<br*1ta$j>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Brittany}.
brethren	0.
	syl	breth+ren
	pron	<1bre@drin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic except in religious contexts.
	def	a plural of {brother}.
Breton	H1.1.
	syl	Bret+on
	pron	<1bretN>, French <br*1t?~c>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Brittany, its people, or their language.
Breton	H1.2.
	syl	Bret+on
	pron	<1bretN>, French <br*1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Brittany, esp. one who speaks the Breton language.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Breton
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Breton	H2.0.
	syl	Bre:ton
	pron	French <br*1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1966, French poet and art critic: founder and chief theorist of surrealism, publishing the first surrealist manifesto in 1924.
Bretton Woods Conference	0.
	syl	Bret+ton Woods Con+fer+ence
	pron	<1bretN>
	pos	n.
	def	an international monetary conference held in 1944 at Bretton Woods in New Hampshire, which resulted in the establishment of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.
Josef	1.
	head	Breuer
	syl	Jo:sef
	pron	<1jo:zef>
	def	1842-1925, Austrian physician: treated the mentally ill by hypnosis.
Marcel Lajos	2.
	head	Breuer
	syl	Mar:cel La:jos
	pron	<ma:r1sel> <1lcjoS>
	def	born 1902, U.S. architect and furniture designer, born in Hungary. He developed bent plywood and tubular metal furniture and designed the UNESCO building in Paris (1953-58).
Breughel	0.
	syl	Breu:ghel
	pron	<1brcigL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Brueghel}.
breve	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin breve, from Latin brevis short; see #7brief 
breve	1.
	syl	breve
	pron	<brEv>
	pos	n.
	def	an accent, *u #800080 , placed over a vowel to indicate that it is of short duration or is pronounced in a specified way.
breve	2.
	syl	breve
	pron	<brEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note, now rarely used, equivalent in time value to two semibreves.
breve	3.
	syl	breve
	pron	<brEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a less common word for {brief} (papal letter).
brevet	ety	C14: from Old French brievet a little letter, from brief letter; see #7brief 
brevet	1.
	syl	bre+vet
	pron	<1brevit>
	pos	n.
	def	a document entitling a commissioned officer to hold temporarily a higher military rank without the appropriate pay and allowances.
brevets	infl
	head	brevet
	or	brevets
	syl	bre+vets
	pos	vb.
brevetting	infl
	head	brevet
	or	breveting
	syl	bre+vet+ting
	pos	vb.
brevetted	infl
	head	brevet
	or	breveted
	syl	bre+vet+ted
	pos	vb.
breveting	infl
	head	brevet
	or	brevetting
	syl	bre+vet+ing
	pos	vb.
breveted	infl
	head	brevet
	or	brevetted
	syl	bre+vet+ed.
	pos	vb.
brevet	2.
	syl	bre+vet
	pron	<1brevit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to promote by brevet.
brevetcy	sub
	head	brevet
	syl	brev+et+cy
	pos	n.
breviary	ety	C16: from Latin brevi*_arium an abridged version, from brevi*_are to shorten, from brevis short
breviaries	infl
	head	breviary
	syl	brev:ia+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
breviary	1.
	syl	brev:ia+ry
	pron	<1brevj*ri>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a book of psalms, hymns, prayers, etc., to be recited daily by clerics in major orders and certain members of religious orders as part of the divine office.
breviary	2.
	syl	brev:ia+ry
	pron	<1brevj*ri>, <1brE->
	pos	n.
	def	a similar book in the Orthodox Church.
brevier	ety	C16: probably from Dutch, literally: #7breviary ; so called because this type size was used for breviaries
brevier	0.
	syl	bre+vier
	pron	<br*1vi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 8 point.
brevity	ety	C16: from Latin brevit*_as shortness, from brevis #7brief 
brevities	infl
	head	brevity
	syl	brev+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brevity	1.
	syl	brev+i:ty
	pron	<1breviti>
	pos	n.
	def	conciseness of expression; lack of verbosity.
brevity	2.
	syl	brev+i:ty
	pron	<1breviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a short duration; brief time.
brew	ety	Old English br*_eowan related to Old Norse brugga, Old Saxon breuwan, Old High German briuwan 
brew	1.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (beer, ale, etc.) from malt and other ingredients by steeping, boiling, and fermentation.
brew	2.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare (a drink, such as tea) by boiling or infusing.
brew	3.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise or plan.
	exam	1	to brew a plot.
brew	4.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in the process of being brewed.
	exam	1	the tea was brewing in the pot.
brew	5.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be impend?!ing or forming.
	exam	1	there's a storm brewing.
brew	6.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a beverage produced by brewing.
	exam	1	a strong brew.
brew	7.
	syl	brew
	pron	<bru:>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or time of brewing.
	exam	1	last year's brew.
brewer	sub
	head	brew
	syl	brew+er
	pos	n.
brewage	1.
	syl	brew+age
	pron	<1bru:iJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of brewing; brew.
brewage	2.
	syl	brew+age
	pron	<1bru:iJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of brewing.
brewer's yeast	1.
	syl	brew+er's yeast
	pos	n.
	def	a yeast, used in brewing. See {yeast} (sense 2).
brewer's yeast	2.
	syl	brew+er's yeast
	pos	n.
	def	yeast obtained as a by-product of brewing.
breweries	infl
	head	brewery
	syl	brew+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brewery	0.
	syl	brew+er:y
	pron	<1bru*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where beer, ale, etc., is brewed.
brewing	0.
	syl	brew+ing
	pron	<1bru:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of a beverage brewed at one time.
brewis	ety	C16: from Old French broez, from broet, diminutive of breu #7broth 
brevis	alt
	head	brewis
	or	brewis
	syl	brev+is
	pron	<1brevis>
	pos	n.
brewis	1.
	or	brevis
	syl	brew+is
	pron	<1bru:is>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit. or U.S.
	def	bread soaked in broth, gravy, etc.
brewis	2.
	or	brevis
	syl	brew+is
	pron	<1bru:is>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit. or U.S.
	def	thickened broth.
Brewster	0.
	syl	Brew:ster
	pron	<1bru:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Da@.vid}. 1781-1868, Scottish physicist, noted for his studies of the polarization of light.
brey	0.
	syl	brey
	pron	<brA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {brei}.
Leonid Ilyich	infl
	head	Brezhnev
	syl	Le:o:nid I:lyich
	pron	<lia1nit> <1iljiC>
	pos	n.
Brezhnev	0.
	syl	Brezh:nev
	pron	<1breZnef>, Russian <1brjeZnif>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, Soviet statesman; president of the Soviet Union since 1977; general secretary of the Soviet Communist Party since 1964.
BRG	0.
	syl	BRG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Guyana (formerly British Guiana).
Havergal	infl
	head	Brian
	syl	Ha:ver:gal
	pron	<1h@v*g*l>
	pos	n.
Brian	0.
	syl	Bri:an
	pron	<1brI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1972, English composer, who wrote 32 symphonies, including the large-scale (1919-27).
Brian Boru	0.
	syl	Bri:an Bo:ru
	pron	<1brI*n> <b*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	??941-1014, king of Ireland (1002-14): killed during the defeat of the Danes at the battle of Clontarf.
Aristide	infl
	head	Briand
	syl	A:ri:stide
	pron	<ari1stid>
	pos	n.
Briand	0.
	syl	Bri:and
	pron	French <bri1?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1932, French socialist statesman: prime minister of France 11 times. He was responsible for the separation of Church and State (1905) and he advocated a United States of Europe. Nobel peace prize 1926.
briar	ety	C19: from French bruy*`ere heath, from Late Latin br*_ucus, of Gaulish origin
brier	alt
	head	briar
	or	briar
	syl	bri+er
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
briar	H1.1.
	or	brier
	syl	bri+ar
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tree heath}. an ericaceous shrub, of S Europe, having a hard woody root (briarroot).
briar	H1.2.
	or	brier
	syl	bri+ar
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tobacco pipe made from the root of this plant.
briary	sub
	head	briar
	or	briery
	syl	bri+ar:y
	pos	adj.
briery	sub
	head	briar
	or	briary
	syl	bri+er:y
	pos	adj.
briar	H2.0.
	syl	bri+ar
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {brier%1}.
Briareus	0.
	syl	Bri:ar:e:us
	pron	<brI1e*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a giant with a hundred arms and fifty heads who aided Zeus and the Olympians against the Titans.
Briarean	sub
	head	Briareus
	syl	Bri+1ar+e:an
	pos	adj.
brierroot	alt
	head	briarroot
	or	briarroot
	syl	bri:er+root
	pron	<1brI*2ru:t>
	pos	n.
briarroot	1.
	or	brierroot
	syl	bri:ar+root
	pron	<1brI*2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard woody root of the briar, used for making tobacco pipes.
briarroot	2.
	or	brierroot
	syl	bri:ar+root
	pron	<1brI*2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other woods used to make tobacco pipes.
briarroot	xref
	or	brierroot
	syl	bri:ar+root
	pron	<1brI*2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {briarwood, brierwood}.
bribe	ety	C14: from Old French briber to beg, of obscure origin
bribe	1.
	syl	bribe
	pron	<brIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to promise, offer, or give something, esp. money, to (a person) to procure services or gain influence.
bribe	2.
	syl	bribe
	pron	<brIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a reward, such as money or favour, given or offered for this purpose.
bribe	3.
	syl	bribe
	pron	<brIb>
	pos	n.
	def	any persuasion or lure.
bribe	4.
	syl	bribe
	pron	<brIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of flawed or damaged cloth removed from the main piece.
bribable	sub
	head	bribe
	or	bribeable
	syl	brib+a:ble
	pos	adj.
bribeable	sub
	head	bribe
	or	bribable
	syl	bribe+a:ble
	pos	adj.
briber	sub
	head	bribe
	syl	brib+er
	pos	n.
briberies	infl
	head	bribery
	syl	brib+er+ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bribery	0.
	syl	brib+er:y
	pron	<1brIb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of giving or taking bribes.
bric-a-brac	ety	C19: from French; phrase based on bric piece
bric-a-brac	0.
	syl	bric-a-brac
	pron	<1brik*2br@k>
	pos	n.
	def	miscellaneous small objects, esp. furniture and curios, kept because they are ornamental or rare.
brick	ety	C15: from Old French brique, from Middle Dutch bricke; related to Middle Low German brike, Old English brecan to #7break 
brick	1.a.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular block of clay mixed with sand and fired in a kiln or baked by the sun, used in building construction.
brick	1.b.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a brick house.
brick	2.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used to make such blocks.
brick	3.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	def	any rectangular block.
	exam	1	a brick of ice.
brick	4.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	def	bricks collectively.
brick	5.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a reliable, trustworthy, or helpful person.
brick	6.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a child's building block.
brick	7.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {brick red}.
drop a brick	8.
	head	brick
	syl	drop a brick.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to make a tactless or indiscreet remark.
like a ton of bricks	9.
	head	brick
	syl	like a ton of bricks.
	qual	Informal.
	def	with great force; heavily.
	exam	1	the book landed like a ton of bricks.
brick	10.
	syl	brick
	pron	<brik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in, up, or over
	def	to construct, line, pave, fill, or wall up with bricks.
	exam	1	to brick up a window;
	exam	2	brick over a patio.
bricky	sub
	head	brick
	syl	brick:y
	pos	adj.
brickbat	1.
	syl	brick+bat
	pron	<1brik2b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of brick or similar material, esp. one used as a weapon.
brickbat	2.
	syl	brick+bat
	pron	<1brik2b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	blunt criticism.
	exam	1	the critic threw several brickbats at the singer.
bricklayer	0.
	syl	brick+lay:er
	pron	<1brik2lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained or skilled in laying bricks.
bricklaying	0.
	syl	brick+lay:ing
	pron	<1brik2lAiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or practice of laying bricks.
brickle	ety	Old English brycel; related to brecan to #7break, Middle Low German br*"okel fragile
brickle	0.
	syl	brick+le
	pron	<1brikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	brittle; fragile; breakable.
brickleness	sub
	head	brickle
	syl	brick+le+ness
	pos	n.
brick red	0.a.
	syl	brick red
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a reddish-brown colour.
brick red	0.b.
	syl	brick red
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a brick-red carpet.
brickwork	1.
	syl	brick+work
	pron	<1brik2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure, such as a wall, built of bricks.
brickwork	2.
	syl	brick+work
	pron	<1brik2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	construction using bricks.
brickyard	0.
	syl	brick+yard
	pron	<1brik2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which bricks are made, stored, or sold.
bricole	ety	C16: from Old French: catapult, from Medieval Latin bricola, of uncertain origin
bricole	1.
	syl	bri+cole
	pron	<bri1k*ul>, <1brikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a shot in which the cue ball touches a cushion after striking the object ball and before touching another ball.
bricole	2.
	syl	bri+cole
	pron	<bri1k*ul>, <1brikL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient and medieval times
	def	a military catapult for throwing stones, etc.
bricole	3.
	syl	bri+cole
	pron	<bri1k*ul>, <1brikL>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a harness worn by soldiers for dragging guns.
bricole	4.
	syl	bri+cole
	pron	<bri1k*ul>, <1brikL>
	pos	n.
	def	an indirect or unexpected stroke or action.
bridal	ety	Old English br*_ydealu, literally: @6bride ale@9, that is, wedding feast
bridal	1.
	syl	brid+al
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a bride or a wedding; nuptial.
bridal	2.
	syl	brid+al
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a wedding or wedding feast.
bridal wreath	0.
	syl	brid+al wreath
	pos	n.
	def	any of several N temperate rosaceous shrubs of the genus esp. cultivated for their sprays of small white flowers.
bride	ety	Old English br*_yd; related to Old Norse br*_uthr, Gothic br*_uths daughter-in-law, Old High German br*_ut 
bride	H1.0.
	syl	bride
	pron	<brId>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who has just been or is about to be married.
bride	ety	C19: from French, literally: #7bridle, probably of Germanic origin
bride	H2.0.
	syl	bride
	pron	<brId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Lacemaking, needlework.
	def	a thread or loop that joins parts of a pattern. Also called: {bar}.
Bride	0.
	syl	Bride
	pron	<brId>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint) {Bridget}.
bridegroom	ety	C14: changed (through influence of #7groom) from Old English br*_ydguma, from br*_yd #7bride %1#7+ guma man; related to Old Norse br*_uthgumi, Old High German br*_utigomo 
bridegroom	0.
	syl	bride+groom
	pron	<1brId2gru:m>, <-2grum>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has just been or is about to be married.
wealth	alt
	head	bride price
	or	bride price
	syl	wealth
	pos	n.
bride price	0.
	or	wealth
	syl	bride price
	pos	n.
	usage	in some societies
	def	money, property, or services given by a bridegroom to the kinsmen of his bride in order to establish his rights over the woman.
bridesmaid	0.
	syl	brides+maid
	pron	<1brIdz2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or young unmarried woman who attends a bride at her wedding. Compare {matron of honour, maid of honour}.
bridewell	ety	C16: after Bridewell (originally, St. Bride's Well) , a house of correction in London
bridewell	0.
	syl	bride+well
	pron	<1brId2wel>, <-w*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a house of correction; jail, esp. for minor offences.
bridge	ety	Old English brycg; related to Old Norse bryggja gangway, Old Frisian bregge, Old High German brucka, Danish, Swedish bro 
bridge	H1.1.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure that spans and provides a passage over a road, railway, river, or some other obstacle.
bridge	H1.2.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles this in shape or function.
	exam	1	his letters provided a bridge across the centuries.
bridge	H1.3.a.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard ridge at the upper part of the nose, formed by the underlying nasal bones.
bridge	H1.3.b.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any anatomical ridge or connecting structure. Compare {pons}.
bridge	H1.4.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a pair of glasses that rests on the nose.
bridge	H1.5.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bridgework}. a dental plate containing one or more artificial teeth that is secured to the surrounding natural teeth.
bridge	H1.6.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform athwartships and above the rail, from which a ship is piloted and navigated.
bridge	H1.7.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of wood, usually fixed, supporting the strings of a violin, guitar, etc., and transmitting their vibrations to the sounding board.
bridge	H1.8.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bridge passage}. a passage in a musical, literary, or dramatic work linking two or more important sections.
bridge	H1.9.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bridge circuit}. any of several networks, such as a Wheatstone bridge, consisting of two branches across which a measuring device is connected. The resistance, capacitance, etc., of one component can be determined from the known values of the others when the voltage in each branch is balanced.
bridge	H1.10.a.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a support for a cue made by placing the fingers on the table and raising the thumb.
bridge	H1.10.b.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a cue rest with a notched end for shots beyond normal reach.
bridge	H1.11.a.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform of adjustable height above or beside the stage for the use of stagehands, light operators, etc.
bridge	H1.11.b.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a part of the stage floor that can be raised or lowered.
bridge	H1.12.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a partition in a furnace or boiler to keep the fuel in place.
burn one's bridges	13.
	head	bridge
	syl	burn one's bridges.
	def	See { {burn} %1 (def. 16)}.
cross a bridge when (one) comes to it	14.
	head	bridge
	syl	cross a bridge when (one) comes to it.
	def	to deal with a problem only when it arises.
bridge	H1.15.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build or provide a bridge over something; span.
	exam	1	to bridge a river.
bridge	H1.16.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect or reduce the distance between.
	exam	1	let us bridge our differences.
bridgeable	sub
	head	bridge
	syl	bridge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
bridgeless	sub
	head	bridge
	syl	bridge+less
	pos	adj.
bridge	ety	C19: of uncertain origin, but compare Turkish bir-*"u*,c (unattested phrase) one-three (said perhaps to refer to the one exposed hand and the three players' hands
bridge	H2.0.
	syl	bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for four players, based on whist, in which one hand (the dummy) is exposed and the trump suit decided by bidding between the players. See also {contract bridge, duplicate bridge, auction bridge}.
Frank	infl
	head	Bridge
	syl	Frank.
	pos	n.
Bridge	0.
	syl	Bridge
	pron	<briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1941, English composer, esp. of chamber music. He taught Benjamin Britten.
bridgeboard	0.
	syl	bridge+board
	pron	<1briJ2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board on both sides of a staircase that is cut to support the treads and risers. Also called: {cut string}.
bridgehead	1.
	syl	bridge+head
	pron	<1briJ2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an area of ground secured or to be taken on the enemy's side of an obstacle.
bridgehead	2.
	syl	bridge+head
	pron	<1briJ2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a fortified or defensive position at the end of a bridge nearest to the enemy.
Bridge of Sighs	0.
	syl	Bridge of Sighs
	pos	n.
	def	a covered 16th-century bridge in Venice, between the Doge's Palace and the prisons, through which prisoners were formerly led to trial or execution.
Bridgeport	0.
	syl	Bridge+port
	pron	<1briJ2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Connecticut, on Long Island Sound. Pop.: 148337 (1973 est.).
Robert (Seymour) 	infl
	head	Bridges
	syl	Rob:ert (Seymour) .
	pos	n.
Bridges	0.
	syl	Bridg:es
	pron	<1briJiz>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1930, English poet laureate (1913-30).
Saint	infl
	head	Bridget
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Bridget	1.
	syl	Brid:get
	pron	<1briJit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Bride, Brigid}. 453-523 #7a.d., Irish abbess; a patron saint of Ireland. Feast day: Feb. 1.
Bridget	2.
	syl	Brid:get
	pron	<1briJit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Birgit}. ??1303-73, Swedish nun and visionary; patron saint of Sweden. Feast day: Oct. 8.
Bridgetown	0.
	syl	Bridge+town
	pron	<1briJ2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Barbados, a port on the SW coast. Pop.: 8789 (1970).
bridgework	1.a.
	syl	bridge+work
	pron	<1briJ2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a partial denture attached to the surrounding teeth. See {bridge%1} (sense 5).
bridgework	1.b.
	syl	bridge+work
	pron	<1briJ2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of making such appliances.
bridgework	2.
	syl	bridge+work
	pron	<1briJ2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or occupation of constructing bridges.
bridging	0.
	syl	bridg+ing
	pron	<1briJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more timber struts fixed between floor or roof joists to stiffen the construction and distribute the loads.
Percy Williams	infl
	head	Bridgman
	syl	Per:cy Wil:liams.
	pos	n.
Bridgman	0.
	syl	Bridg:man
	pron	<1briJm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1961, U.S. physicist: Nobel prize for physics (1946) for his work on high-pressure physics and thermodynamics.
Bridgwater	0.
	syl	Bridg+wa+ter
	pron	<1briJ2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW England, in central Somerset. Pop.: 26598 (1971).
bridie	ety	of unknown origin
bridie	0.
	syl	bri+die
	pron	<1brIdi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a triangular pie containing meat and onions.
bridle	ety	Old English brigdels; related to bregdan to #7braid, Old High German brittil, Middle Low German breidel 
bridle	1.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a headgear for a horse, etc., consisting of a series of buckled straps and a metal mouthpiece (bit) by which the animal is controlled through the reins.
bridle	2.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that curbs or restrains; check.
bridle	3.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc.
bridle	4.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a device by which the motion of a component is limited, often in the form of a linkage or flange.
bridle	5.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a bridle on (a horse, mule, etc.).
bridle	6.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to respond correctly to the pull of the reins.
bridle	7.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain; curb.
	exam	1	he bridled his rage.
bridle	8.
	syl	bri+dle
	pron	<1brIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to show anger, scorn, or indignation.
bridler	sub
	head	bridle
	syl	bri+dler
	pos	n.
bridle path	0.
	syl	bri+dle path
	pos	n.
	def	a path suitable for riding or leading horses.
bridlewise	0.
	syl	bri:dle+wise
	pron	<1brIdL2wIz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of a horse
	def	obedient to the pressure of the reins on the neck rather than to the bit.
bridoon	ety	C18: from French bridon, from bride bridle; compare Middle English bride 
bridoon	0.
	syl	bri+doon
	pron	<bri1du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's bit: a small snaffle used in double bridles.
brie	0.
	syl	brie
	pron	<brE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bree}.
Brie	ety	French, named after Brie, region in N France where it originated
Brie	0.
	syl	Brie
	pron	<brE>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft creamy white cheese, similar to Camembert but milder.
brief	ety	C14: from Old French bref, from Latin brevis; related to Greek brakhus 
brief	1.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	short in duration.
	exam	1	a brief holiday.
brief	2.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	short in length or extent; scanty.
	exam	1	a brief bikini.
brief	3.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	abrupt in manner; brusque.
	exam	1	the professor was brief with me this morning.
brief	4.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	terse or concise; containing few words.
	exam	1	he made a brief statement.
brief	5.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a condensed or short statement or written synopsis; abstract.
brief	6.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a document containing all the facts and points of law of a case by which a solicitor instructs a barrister to represent a client.
brief	7.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a letter issuing from the Roman court written in modern characters, as contrasted with a papal bull; papal brief.
brief	8.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {briefing}.
brief	9.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a paper outlining the arguments and information on one side of a debate.
hold a brief for	10.
	head	brief
	syl	hold a brief for.
	def	to argue for; champion.
in brief	11.
	head	brief
	syl	in brief.
	def	in short; to sum up.
brief	12.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or instruct by giving a summary of relevant facts.
brief	13.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a summary or synopsis of.
brief	14.a.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instruct (a barrister) by brief.
brief	14.b.
	syl	brief
	pron	<brEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retain (a barrister) as counsel.
briefly	sub
	head	brief
	syl	brief+ly
	pos	adv.
briefness	sub
	head	brief
	syl	brief+ness
	pos	n.
briefcase	0.
	syl	brief+case
	pron	<1brEf2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat portable case, often of leather, for carrying papers, books, etc.
briefing	1.
	syl	brief+ing
	pron	<1brEfiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting at which detailed information or instructions are given, as for military operations, etc.
briefing	2.
	syl	brief+ing
	pron	<1brEfiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the facts presented during such a meeting.
briefless	0.
	syl	brief+less
	pron	<1brEflis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	said of a barrister
	def	without clients.
briefs	0.
	syl	briefs
	pron	<brEfs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men's underpants or women's pants without legs.
brier	ety	Old English br*_er, br*_@ar, of obscure origin
briar	alt
	head	brier
	or	brier
	syl	bri+ar
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
brier	H1.0.
	or	briar
	syl	bri+er
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various thorny shrubs or other plants, such as the sweetbrier and greenbrier.
briery	sub
	head	brier
	or	briary
	syl	bri+er:y
	pos	adj.
briary	sub
	head	brier
	or	briery
	syl	bri+ar:y
	pos	adj.
brier	H2.0.
	syl	bri+er
	pron	<1brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {briar%1}.
brierroot	0.
	syl	bri:er+root
	pron	<1brI*2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {briarroot}. Also called: {bri@.er+wood}.
brig	ety	C18: shortened from #7brigantine 
brig	H1.1.
	syl	brig
	pron	<brig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a two-masted square-rigger.
brig	H1.2.
	syl	brig
	pron	<brig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a prison, esp. in a navy ship.
brig	H2.0.
	syl	brig
	pron	<brig>
	pos	n.
	def	a northern Brit. word for a {bridge}.
Brig	1.
	syl	Brig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Brigade.
Brig	2.
	syl	Brig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Brigadier.
brigade	ety	C17: from Old French, from Old Italian, from brigare to fight, perhaps of Celtic origin; see #7brigand 
brigade	1.
	syl	bri+gade
	pron	<bri1gAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a formation of fighting units, together with support arms and services, smaller than a division and usually commanded by a brigadier.
brigade	2.
	syl	bri+gade
	pron	<bri1gAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people organized for a certain task.
	exam	1	a rescue brigade.
brigade	3.
	syl	bri+gade
	pron	<bri1gAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize into a brigade.
brigade	4.
	syl	bri+gade
	pron	<bri1gAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or group together.
brigadier	ety	C17: from French, from #7brigade 
brigadier	1.
	syl	brig:a+dier
	pron	<2brig*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the British Army or Royal Marines who holds a rank junior to a major general but senior to a colonel, usually commanding a brigade.
brigadier	2.
	syl	brig:a+dier
	pron	<2brig*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	an equivalent rank in other armed forces.
brigadier	3.
	syl	brig:a+dier
	pron	<2brig*1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Army.
	def	short for {brigadier general}.
brigadier	4.
	syl	brig:a+dier
	pron	<2brig*1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a noncommissioned rank in the armies of Napoleon I.
brigadier generals	infl
	head	brigadier general
	syl	brig:a+dier gen+er+als.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brigadier general	1.
	syl	brig:a+dier gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	an of?!ficer of the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps who holds a rank junior to a major general but senior to a colonel, usually commanding a brigade.
brigadier general	2.
	syl	brig:a+dier gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for a {brigadier} (sense 1).
brigalow	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
brigalow	0.a.
	syl	brig:a+low
	pron	<1brig*l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various acacia trees.
brigalow	0.b.
	syl	brig:a+low
	pron	<1brig*l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	brigalow country.
brigand	ety	C14: from Old French, from Old Italian brigante fighter, from brigare to fight, from briga strife, of Celtic origin
brigand	0.
	syl	brig+and
	pron	<1brig*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a bandit or plunderer, esp. a member of a gang operating in mountainous areas.
brigandage	sub
	head	brigand
	or	brigandry
	syl	brig+and+age
	pos	n.
brigandry	sub
	head	brigand
	or	brigandage
	syl	brig+and+ry
	pos	n.
brigandine	ety	C15: from Old French, from #7brigand+ -#7{ine %1}
brigandine	0.
	syl	brig+an+dine
	pron	<1brig*n2dEn>, <-2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a coat of mail, invented in the Middle Ages to increase mobility, consisting of metal rings or sheets sewn on to cloth or leather.
brigantine	ety	C16: from Old Italian brigantino pirate ship, from brigante #7brigand 
brigantine	0.
	syl	brig+an+tine
	pron	<1brig*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-masted sailing ship, rigged square on the foremast and fore-and-aft with square topsails on the mainmast.
Brig Gen	0.
	syl	Brig. Gen.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	brigadier general.
Henry	infl
	head	Briggs
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Briggs	0.
	syl	Briggs
	pron	<brigz>
	pos	n.
	def	1561-1631, English mathematician: introduced common logarithms.
Brighouse	0.
	syl	Brig+house
	pron	<1brig2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire. Pop.: 34111 (1971).
bright	ety	Old English beorht; related to Old Norse bjartr, Gothic bairhts clear, Old High German beraht, Norwegian bjerk, Swedish brokig pied
bright	1.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting or reflecting much light; shining.
bright	2.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours
	def	intense or vivid.
bright	3.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of promise.
	exam	1	a bright future.
bright	4.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of animation; cheerful.
	exam	1	a bright face.
bright	5.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	quick witted or clever.
	exam	1	a bright child.
bright	6.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	magnificent; glorious.
	exam	1	a bright victory.
bright	7.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	polished; glistening.
	exam	1	a bright finish.
bright	8.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the voice
	def	distinct and clear.
bright	9.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a liquid
	def	translucent and clear.
	exam	1	a circle of bright water.
bright and early	10.
	head	bright
	syl	bright and early.
	def	very early in the morning.
bright	11.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat paintbrush with a straight sharp edge used for highlighting in oil painting.
bright	12.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	brightness or splendour.
	exam	1	the bright of his armour.
bright	13.
	syl	bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	brightly.
	exam	1	the fire was burning bright.
brightly	sub
	head	bright
	syl	bright+ly
	pos	adv.
John	infl
	head	Bright
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Bright	0.
	syl	Bright
	pron	<brIt>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-89, British liberal statesman, economist, and advocate of free trade: with Richard Cobden he led the Anti-Corn-Law League (1838-46).
brighten	1.
	syl	bright+en
	pron	<1brItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become bright or brighter.
brighten	2.
	syl	bright+en
	pron	<1brItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become cheerful.
brightener	sub
	head	brighten
	syl	bright+en+er
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	bright lights
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
bright lights	0.
	syl	bright lights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	places of entertainment in a city.
brightness	1.
	syl	bright+ness
	pron	<1brItnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being bright.
brightness	2.
	syl	bright+ness
	pron	<1brItnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a former name for { {luminosity} (sense 4)}.
Brighton	1.
	syl	Bright+on
	pron	<1brItN>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in S England, in East Sussex: patronized by the Prince Regent, who had the Royal Pavilion built (1782); seat of the University of Sussex. Pop.: 166081 (1971).
Brighton	2.
	syl	Bright+on
	pron	<1brItN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE Australia, in S Victoria. Pop.: 39109 (1971).
brights	0.
	syl	brights
	pron	<brIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	the high beam of the headlights of a motor vehicle.
Bright's disease	ety	C19: named after Richard Bright (1789-1858), British physician
Bright's disease	0.
	syl	Bright's dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	chronic inflammation of the kidneys; chronic nephritis.
brightwork	1.
	syl	bright+work
	pron	<1brIt2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	shiny metal trimmings or fittings on ships, cars, etc.
brightwork	2.
	syl	bright+work
	pron	<1brIt2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	varnished or plain woodwork on a vessel.
Brigid	0.
	syl	Brig:id
	pron	<1briJid>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint) {Bridget}.
brill	ety	C15: probably from Cornish br*_ythel mackerel, from Old Cornish br*_yth speckled; related to Welsh brith spotted
brills	alt
	head	brill
	or	brill
	syl	brills.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brill	0.
	or	brills
	syl	brill
	pron	<bril>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a European food fish, a flatfish similar to the turbot but lacking tubercles on the body: family
Anthelme	infl
	head	Brillat-Savarin
	syl	An:thelme
	pron	<*~a1telm>
	pos	n.
Brillat-Savarin	0.
	syl	Bril:lat-Sa:va:rin
	pron	French <bri1ja> <sava1r*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1755-1826, French politician and gourmet; author of (1825).
brilliancy	alt
	head	brilliance
	or	brilliance
	syl	bril+lian+cy
	pos	n.
brilliance	1.
	or	brilliancy
	syl	bril+liance
	pron	<1brilj*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	great brightness; radiance.
brilliance	2.
	or	brilliancy
	syl	bril+liance
	pron	<1brilj*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	excellence or distinction in physical or mental ability; exceptional talent.
brilliance	3.
	or	brilliancy
	syl	bril+liance
	pron	<1brilj*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	splendour; magnificence.
	exam	1	the brilliance of the royal court.
brilliance	4.
	or	brilliancy
	syl	bril+liance
	pron	<1brilj*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a former term for {luminance}.
brilliant	ety	C17: from French brillant shining, from briller to shine, from Italian brillare, from brillo #7beryl 
brilliant	1.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shining with light; sparkling.
brilliant	2.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	having a high saturation and reflecting a considerable amount of light; vivid.
brilliant	3.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	outstanding; exceptional.
	exam	1	a brilliant success.
brilliant	4.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	splendid; magnificent.
	exam	1	a brilliant show.
brilliant	5.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of outstanding intelligence or intellect.
	exam	1	a brilliant mind;
	exam	2	a brilliant idea.
brilliant	6.a.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the tone of an instrument
	def	having a large proportion of high harmonics above the fundamental.
brilliant	6.b.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {bril+liant} bri#!j*~a), {bril+liante} bri#!j*~a$:t) . with spirit; lively. {~}
brilliant	7.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {brilliant cut}.
brilliant	7.a.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a popular circular cut for diamonds and other gemstones in the form of two many-faceted pyramids (the top one truncated) joined at their bases.
brilliant	7.b.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a diamond of this cut.
brilliant	8.
	syl	bril+liant
	pron	<1brilj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of a printer's type approximately equal to 4 point.
brilliantly	sub
	head	brilliant
	syl	bril+liant+ly
	pos	adv.
brilliantine	ety	C19: from French, from brillant shining
brilliantine	1.
	syl	bril+lian+tine
	pron	<1brilj*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfumed oil used to make the hair smooth and shiny.
brilliantine	2.
	syl	bril+lian+tine
	pron	<1brilj*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a glossy fabric made of mohair and cotton.
brim	ety	C13: from Middle High German brem, probably from Old Norse barmr; see #7berm 
brim	1.
	syl	brim
	pron	<brim>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper rim of a vessel.
	exam	1	the brim of a cup.
brim	2.
	syl	brim
	pron	<brim>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting rim or edge.
	exam	1	the brim of a hat.
brim	3.
	syl	brim
	pron	<brim>
	pos	n.
	def	the brink or edge of something.
brims	infl
	head	brim
	syl	brims
	pos	vb.
brimming	infl
	head	brim
	syl	brim+ming
	pos	vb.
brimmed	infl
	head	brim
	syl	brimmed.
	pos	vb.
brim	4.
	syl	brim
	pron	<brim>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill or be full to the brim.
	exam	1	eyes brimming with tears.
brimless	sub
	head	brim
	syl	brim+less
	pos	adj.
brimfull	alt
	head	brimful
	or	brimful
	syl	brim+full
	pron	<2brim1ful>
	pos	adj.
brimful	0.
	or	brimfull
	syl	brim+ful
	pron	<2brim1ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, foll. by of
	def	filled up to the brim (with).
brimmer	0.
	syl	brim+mer
	pron	<1brim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, such as a glass or bowl, filled to the brim.
brimstone	ety	Old English brynst*_an; related to Old Norse brennistein; see {#7burn %1}#7, stone 
brimstone	1.
	syl	brim+stone
	pron	<1brim2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {sulphur}.
brimstone	2.
	syl	brim+stone
	pron	<1brim2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a common yellow butterfly, of N temperate regions of the Old World: family
brimstone	3.
	syl	brim+stone
	pron	<1brim2st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a scolding nagging woman; virago.
Brindisi	0.
	syl	Brin+di+si
	pron	Italian <1brindizi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Italy, in SE Apulia: important naval base in Roman times and a centre of the Crusades in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 79784 (1971). Ancient name: {Brundisium}.
brindle	ety	C17: back formation from #7brindled 
brindle	1.
	syl	brin+dle
	pron	<1brindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a brindled animal.
brindle	2.
	syl	brin+dle
	pron	<1brindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a brindled colouring.
brindled	ety	C17: changed from C15 brended, literally: branded, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse br*"ondottr; see #7brand 
brindled	0.
	syl	brin+dled
	pron	<1brindLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	brown or grey streaked or patched with a darker colour.
	exam	1	a brindled dog.
brine	ety	Old English br*_ine; related to Middle Dutch br*_ine, Old Slavonic brid*uu#800082 bitter, Sanskrit bibhr*_aya burnt
brine	1.
	syl	brine
	pron	<brIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong solution of salt and water, used for salting and pickling meats, etc.
brine	2.
	syl	brine
	pron	<brIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the sea or its water.
brine	3.
	syl	brine
	pron	<brIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any solution of a salt in water.
	exam	1	a potassium chloride brine.
brine	4.
	syl	brine
	pron	<brIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soak in or treat with brine.
brinish	sub
	head	brine
	syl	brin+ish
	pos	adj.
Brinell number	ety	C19: named after Johann A. Brinell (1849-1925), Swedish engineer
Brinell number	0.
	syl	Bri+nell num+ber
	pron	<bri1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the hardness of a material obtained by pressing a hard steel ball into its surface; it is expressed as the ratio of the load on the ball in kilograms to the area of the depression made by the ball in square millimetres.
bring	ety	Old English bringan; related to Gothic briggan, Old High German bringan 
brings	infl
	head	bring
	syl	brings
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bringing	infl
	head	bring
	syl	bring+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
brought	infl
	head	bring
	syl	brought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bring	1.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry, convey, or take (something or someone) to a designated place or person.
	exam	1	bring that book to me;
	exam	2	will you bring Jessica to Tom's party??
bring	2.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen or occur to (oneself or another).
	exam	1	to bring disrespect on oneself.
bring	3.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen as a consequence.
	exam	1	responsibility brings maturity.
bring	4.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to come to mind.
	exam	1	it brought back memories.
bring	5.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be in a certain state, position, etc..
	exam	1	the punch brought him to his knees.
bring	6.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force, persuade, or make (oneself).
	exam	1	I couldn't bring myself to do it.
bring	7.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell for; fetch.
	exam	1	the painting brought 20 pounds.
bring	8.a.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to institute (proceedings, charges, etc.).
bring	8.b.
	syl	bring
	pron	<briG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (evidence, etc.) before a tribunal.
bring forth	9.
	head	bring
	syl	bring forth.
	def	to give birth to.
bring home to	10.
	head	bring
	syl	bring home to.
	def	to convince of.
	exam	1	his account brought home to us the gravity of the situation.
bring to bear	11.
	head	bring
	syl	bring to bear.
	def	See {bear} %1. {~} See also {bring about, bring down, bring forward, bring in, bring off, bring on, bring out, bring round, bring to, bring up}.
bringer	sub
	head	bring
	syl	bring+er
	pos	n.
bring about	1.
	syl	bring a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen.
	exam	1	to bring about a change in the law.
bring about	2.
	syl	bring a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn (a ship) around.
bring-and-buy sale	0.
	syl	bring-and-buy sale
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal sale, often conducted for charity, to which people bring items for sale and buy those that others have brought.
bring down	1.
	syl	bring down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to fall.
	exam	1	the fighter aircraft brought the enemy down;
	exam	2	the ministers agreed to bring down the price of oil.
bring down	2.
	syl	bring down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to be elated and then suddenly depressed, as from using drugs.
bring forward	1.
	syl	bring for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present or introduce (a subject) for discussion.
bring forward	2.
	syl	bring for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	to transfer (a figure representing the sum of the figures on a page or in a column) to the top of the next page or column.
bring in	1.
	syl	bring in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield (income, profit, or cash).
	exam	1	his investments brought him in @P#800083 100.
bring in	2.
	syl	bring in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce or return (a verdict).
bring in	3.
	syl	bring in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put forward or introduce (a legislative bill, etc.).
bringing-up	0.
	syl	bring:ing-up
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {upbringing}.
bring off	1.
	syl	bring off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to succeed in achieving (something), esp. with difficulty or contrary to expectations.
	exam	1	he managed to bring off the deal.
bring off	2.
	syl	bring off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	to cause to have an orgasm.
bring on	1.
	syl	bring on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to induce or cause.
	exam	1	these pills will bring on labour.
bring on	2.
	syl	bring on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	to cause sexual excitement in; stimulate.
bring out	1.
	syl	bring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce or publish or have published.
	exam	1	when are you bringing out a new dictionary??
bring out	2.
	syl	bring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose, reveal, or cause to be seen.
	exam	1	she brought out the best in me.
bring out	3.
	syl	bring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage (a shy person) to be less reserved (often in the phrase {bring (someone) out of himself} {herself) }.
bring out	4.
	syl	bring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Brit. of a trade union, provocative action by management, mis?!understanding, etc.
	def	to cause (workers) to strike.
bring out	5.
	syl	bring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to cause (a person) to become covered (with spots, a rash, etc.).
bring out	6.
	syl	bring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to introduce (a girl) formally into society as a debutante.
bring over	0.
	syl	bring o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a person) to change allegiances.
around	alt
	head	bring round
	or	bring round
	syl	a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
bring round	1.
	or	around
	syl	bring round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (a person) to consciousness, esp. after a faint.
bring round	2.
	or	around
	syl	bring round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to convince (another person, usually an opponent) of an opinion or point of view.
bring to	1.
	syl	bring to
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (a person) to consciousness.
bring to	2.
	syl	bring to
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a ship) to turn into the wind and reduce her headway.
bring to	3.
	syl	bring to
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) equal to (an amount of money).
	exam	1	that brings your bill to @P17.
bring up	1.
	syl	bring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to care for and train (a child); rear.
	exam	1	we had been brought up to go to church.
bring up	2.
	syl	bring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise (a subject) for discussion; mention.
bring up	3.
	syl	bring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to vomit (food).
bring up	4.
	syl	bring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by against
	def	to cause (a person) to face or confront.
bring up	5.
	syl	bring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to cause (something) to be of a required standard.
brinjal	ety	C17: from Portuguese berinjela, from Arabic; see #7aubergine 
brinjal	0.
	syl	brin+jal
	pron	<1brinJ*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Africa
	def	another name for the {aubergine}.
brink	ety	C13: from Middle Dutch brinc, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse brekka slope, Middle Low German brink edge of a field
brink	1.
	syl	brink
	pron	<briGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge, border, or verge of a steep place.
	exam	1	the brink of the precipice.
brink	2.
	syl	brink
	pron	<briGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point; top.
	exam	1	the sun fell below the brink of the hill.
brink	3.
	syl	brink
	pron	<briGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the land at the edge of a body of water.
brink	4.
	syl	brink
	pron	<briGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the verge of an event or state.
	exam	1	the brink of disaster.
brinkmanship	0.
	syl	brink+man+ship
	pron	<1briGkm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of pressing a dangerous situation, esp. in international affairs, to the limit of safety and peace in order to win an advantage from a threatening or tenacious foe.
brinny	0.
	syl	brin+ny
	pron	<1brini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. children's slang.
	def	a stone, esp. when thrown.
brinier	infl
	head	briny
	syl	brin:i+er
	pos	adj.
briniest	infl
	head	briny
	syl	brin:i+est.
	pos	adj.
briny	1.
	syl	brin:y
	pron	<1brIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling brine; salty.
briny	2.
	syl	brin:y
	pron	<1brIni>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	an informal name for the {sea}.
brininess	sub
	head	briny
	syl	brin:i+ness
	pos	n.
brio	ety	C19: from Italian, of Celtic origin
brio	0.
	syl	bri:o
	pron	<1brE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness or vigour; spirit. See also {con brio}.
brioche	ety	Norman dialect, from brier to knead, of Germanic origin; compare French broyer to pound, #7break 
brioche	0.
	syl	bri+oche
	pron	<1brE*uS>, <-oS>, French <bri1cS>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft roll or loaf made from a very light yeast dough, sometimes mixed with currants.
briolette	ety	C19: from French, alteration of brillolette, from brignolette little dried plum, after Brignoles, France, where these plums are produced
briolette	0.
	syl	bri:o+lette
	pron	<2brE*u1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a pear-shaped gem cut with long triangular facets.
brionies	infl
	head	briony
	syl	bri:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
briony	0.
	syl	bri:o+ny
	pron	<1brI*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bryony}.
briquette	ety	C19: from French: a little brick, from brique #7brick 
briquet	alt
	head	briquette
	or	briquette
	syl	bri+quet
	pron	<bri1ket>
	pos	n.
briquette	1.
	or	briquet
	syl	bri+quette
	pron	<bri1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brick made of compressed coal dust, saw dust, charcoal, etc., used for fuel.
briquette	2.
	or	briquet
	syl	bri+quette
	pron	<bri1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brick of any substance.
	exam	1	an ice-cream briquette.
briquette	3.
	or	briquet
	syl	bri+quette
	pron	<bri1ket>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into the form of a brick or bricks.
	exam	1	to briquette clay.
brisance	ety	C20: from French, from briser to break, ultimately of Celtic origin; compare Old Irish brissim I break
brisance	0.
	syl	bri+sance
	pron	<1brEz*ns>, French <bri1z*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the shattering effect or power of an explosion or explosive.
Brisbane	0.
	syl	Bris+bane
	pron	<1brizb*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Australia, the capital of Queensland: founded in 1824 as a penal settlement; vast agricultural hinterland. Pop.: 958800 (1975 est.).
brise-soleil	ety	French: break-sun, from briser to break+ soleil sun
brise-soleil	0.
	syl	brise-so:leil
	pron	<2brEzs*u1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure used in hot climates to protect a window from the sun, usually consisting of horizontal or vertical strips of wood, concrete, etc.
brisk	ety	C16: probably variant of #7brusque 
brisk	1.
	syl	brisk
	pron	<brisk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively and quick; vigorous.
	exam	1	a brisk walk;
	exam	2	trade was brisk.
brisk	2.
	syl	brisk
	pron	<brisk>
	pos	adj.
	def	invigorating or sharp.
	exam	1	brisk weather.
briskly	sub
	head	brisk
	syl	brisk+ly
	pos	adv.
briskness	sub
	head	brisk
	syl	brisk+ness
	pos	n.
brisket	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse brj*_osk gristle, Norwegian and Danish brusk 
brisket	1.
	syl	bris+ket
	pron	<1briskit>
	pos	n.
	def	the breast of a four-legged animal.
brisket	2.
	syl	bris+ket
	pron	<1briskit>
	pos	n.
	def	the meat from this part, esp. of beef.
brisling	ety	C20: from Norwegian; related to obsolete Danish bretling, German Breitling 
brisling	0.
	syl	bris+ling
	pron	<1brisliG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {sprat}, esp. a Norwegian sprat seasoned, smoked, and canned in oil.
bristle	ety	C13 bristil, brustel, from earlier brust, from Old English byrst; related to Old Norse burst, Old High German borst 
bristle	1.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	n.
	def	any short stiff hair of an animal or plant, such as any of the hairs on a pig's back.
bristle	2.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling these hairs.
	exam	1	toothbrush bristle.
bristle	3.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to stand up or cause to stand up like bristles.
	exam	1	the angry cat's fur bristled.
bristle	4.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	show anger, indignation, etc..
	exam	1	she bristled at the suggestion.
bristle	5.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be thickly covered or set.
	exam	1	the target bristled with arrows.
bristle	6.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in a state of agitation or movement.
	exam	1	the office was bristling with activity.
bristle	7.
	syl	bris+tle
	pron	<1brisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a bristle or bristles.
bristly	sub
	head	bristle
	syl	bris+tly
	pos	adj.
bristle-grass	0.
	syl	bris:tle-grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses of the genus such as having a bristly inflorescence.
bristletail	0.
	syl	bris:tle+tail
	pron	<1brisL2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive wingless insect of the orders and such as the silverfish and firebrat, having a flattened body and long tail appendages.
bristle worm	0.
	syl	bris+tle worm
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for a {polychaete}.
Bristol	0.
	syl	Bris+tol
	pron	<1bristL>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and industrial city in SW England, administrative centre of the county of Avon, on the River Avon seven miles from its mouth on the Bristol Channel: a major port, trading with America, in the 17th and 18th centuries; the modern port consists chiefly of docks at Avonmouth and Portishead; noted for the {Clifton Suspension Bridge} (designed by I. K. Brunel, 1834) over the Avon gorge; university (1909). Pop.: 425203 (1971).
Bristol board	0.
	syl	Bris+tol board
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy smooth cardboard of fine quality, used for printing and drawing.
Bristol Channel	0.
	syl	Bris+tol Chan+nel
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic, between S Wales and SW England, merging into the Severn estuary. Length: about 137 km (85 miles).
Bristol fashion	1.
	syl	Bris+tol fash+ion
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	clean and neat, with newly painted and scrubbed surfaces, brass polished, etc.
shipshape and Bristol fashion	2.
	head	Bristol fashion
	syl	shipshape and Bristol fashion.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in good order; efficiently arranged.
bristols	ety	C20: short for Bristol Cities, rhyming slang for titties 
bristols	0.
	syl	bris+tols
	pron	<1bristLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a woman's breasts.
brit	ety	C17: perhaps from Cornish br*_ythel mackerel; see #7brill 
brit	1.
	syl	brit
	pron	<brit>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the young of a herring, sprat, or similar fish.
brit	2.
	syl	brit
	pron	<brit>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	minute marine crustaceans, esp. copepods, forming food for many fishes and whales.
Brit	0.
	syl	Brit
	pron	<brit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a British person.
Brit	1.
	syl	Brit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Britain.
Brit	2.
	syl	Brit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British.
Britain	0.
	syl	Brit+ain
	pron	<1britN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Great Britain}.
Britannia	1.
	syl	Bri+tan+ni:a
	pron	<bri1t@ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female warrior carrying a trident and wearing a helmet, personifying Great Britain or the British Empire.
Britannia	2.
	syl	Bri+tan+ni:a
	pron	<bri1t@ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient Roman Empire
	def	the S part of Great Britain.
Britannia metal	0.
	syl	Bri+tan+ni:a met+al
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of low melting point consisting of tin with 5-10 per cent antimony, 1-3 per cent copper, and sometimes small quantities of zinc, lead, or bismuth: used for decorative purposes and for bearings.
Britannic	0.
	syl	Bri+tan+nic
	pron	<bri1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of Britain; British (esp. in the phrases {His} {Her Britannic Majesty) }.
britches	1.
	syl	britch:es
	pron	<1briCiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {breeches}.
too big for one's britches	2.
	head	britches
	syl	too big for one's britches.
	qual	Informal.
	def	over-confident; arrogant.
Briticism	0.
	syl	Brit:i+cism
	pron	<1briti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a custom, linguistic usage, or other feature peculiar to Britain or its people.
British	1.
	syl	Brit+ish
	pron	<1britiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of Britain or its inhabitants.
British	2.
	syl	Brit+ish
	pron	<1britiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting the English language as spoken and written in Britain, esp. the S dialect generally regarded as standard. See also {Southern British English, Received Pronunciation}.
British	3.
	syl	Brit+ish
	pron	<1britiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denot?!ing the ancient Britons.
British	4.
	syl	Brit+ish
	pron	<1britiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Commonwealth.
	exam	1	British subjects.
British	5.
	syl	Brit+ish
	pron	<1britiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	preceded by the; functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives or inhabitants of Britain.
British	6.
	syl	Brit+ish
	pron	<1britiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct Celtic language of the ancient Britons. See also {Brythonic}.
Britishness	sub
	head	British
	syl	Brit+ish+ness
	pos	n.
British Antarctic Territory	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Ant+arc+tic Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a British colony in the S Atlantic: created in 1962 and consisting of the South Shetland Islands, the South Orkney Islands, and Graham Land; formerly part of the Falkland Islands Dependencies.
British Cameroons	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Cam+e:roons
	pos	n.
	def	a former British trust territory of West Africa. See {Cameroon}.
British Columbia	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Co+lum+bi:a
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Canada, on the Pacific coast: largely mountainous with extensive forests, rich mineral resources, and important fisheries. Capital: Victoria. Pop.: 2466608 (1976). Area: 930532 sq. km (359279 sq. miles).
British Commonwealth of Nations	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Com:mon+wealth of Na+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of the {Commonwealth}.
British East Africa	0.
	syl	Brit+ish East Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the former British possessions of Uganda, Kenya, Tanganyika, and Zanzibar, before their independence in the 1960s.
British Empire	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Em+pire
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the United Kingdom and the territories under its control, which reached its greatest extent at the end of World War I when it embraced over a quarter of the world's population and more than a quarter of the world's land surface.
Britisher	1.
	syl	Brit+ish+er
	pron	<1britiS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	British
	usage	not used by the
	def	a native or inhabitant of Great Britain, esp. of England.
Britisher	2.
	syl	Brit+ish+er
	pron	<1britiS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	British
	usage	not used by the
	def	any British subject.
British Guiana	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Gui+an:a
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Guyana}.
British Honduras	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Hon+du+ras
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Belize}.
British India	0.
	syl	Brit+ish In+di:a
	pos	n.
	def	the 17 provinces of India formerly governed by the British under the British sovereign: ceased to exist in 1947 when the independent states of India and Pakistan were created.
British Indian Ocean Territory	0.
	syl	Bri+tish In+di:an O:cean Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a colony in the Indian Ocean: consists of the Chagos Archipelago (formerly a dependency of Mauritius) and (until 1976) Aldabra, Farquhar, and Des Roches, now administratively part of the Seychelles.
British Isles	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Isles
	pos	n.
	def	a group of islands in W Europe, consisting of Great Britain, Ireland, the Isle of Man, Orkney, the Shetland Islands, the Channel Islands belonging to Great Britain, and the islands adjacent to these.
Britishism	0.
	syl	Brit+ish+ism
	pron	<1briti2Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Briticism}.
British Israelite	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Is+ra+el+ite
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a religious movement claiming that the British people are descended from the lost tribes of Israel.
British Legion	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Le+gion
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an organization founded in 1921 to provide services and assistance for former members of the armed forces.
British Museum	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Mu+se:um
	pos	n.
	def	a museum in London, founded in 1753: contains one of the world's richest collections of antiquities and the British national library.
British North America	0.
	syl	Brit+ish North A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	Canada or its constituent regions or provinces that formed part of the British Empire.
British Somaliland	0.
	syl	Brit+ish So+ma+li+land
	pos	n.
	def	a former British protectorate (1884-1960) in E Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: united with Italian Somaliland in 1960 to form the Somali Republic.
British Standards Institution	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Stand+ards In+sti+tu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an association, found?!ed in London in 1901, that establishes and maintains stand?!ards for units of measurements, clothes sizes, technical terminology, etc., as used in Britain. Abbrev.: {BSI} Compare {National Bureau of Standards, International Standards Organization}.
British Standard Time	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Stand+ard Time
	pos	n.
	def	the standard time used in Britain all the year round from 1968 to 1971, set one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time and equalling Central European Time.
British Summer Time	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Sum+mer Time
	pos	n.
	def	time set one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time: used in Britain from the end of March to the end of October, providing an extra hour of daylight in the evening. Abbrev.: {B.S.T}. Compare {daylight-saving time}.
British thermal unit	0.
	syl	Brit+ish ther+mal u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of heat in the fps system equal to the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1?%F. 1 British thermal unit is equivalent to 1055.06 joules or 251.997 calories. Abbrevs.: {btu, B.Th.U}.
British Union of Fascists	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Un+ion of Fas+cists
	pos	n.
	def	the British fascist party founded by Sir Oswald Mosley (1932), which advocated a strong corporate state and promoted anti-Semitism.
British Virgin Islands	0.
	syl	Brit+ish Vir+gin Is+lands
	pos	n.
	def	a British colony in the West Indies, consisting of 36 islands in the E Virgin Islands: formerly part of the Federation of the Leeward Islands (1871-1956). Capital: Road Town, on Tortola. Pop.: 9672 (1970). Area: 153 sq. km (59 sq. miles).
British West Africa	0.
	syl	Brit+ish West Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the former British possessions of Nigeria, Gambia, Sierra Leone, and the Gold Coast, and the former trust territories of Togoland and Cameroons.
British West Indies	0.
	syl	Brit+ish West In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	the states in the Caribbean that are members of the Commonwealth: the Bahamas, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Leeward Islands, and the Windward Islands.
Briton	ety	C13: from Old French Breton, from Latin Britto, of Celtic origin
Briton	1.
	syl	Brit+on
	pron	<1britN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Britain.
Briton	2.
	syl	Brit+on
	pron	<1britN>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen of the United Kingdom.
Briton	3.
	syl	Brit+on
	pron	<1britN>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	any of the early Celtic inhabitants of S Britain who were largely dispossessed by the Anglo-Saxon invaders after the 5th century #7a.d.
Brittany	0.
	syl	Brit+ta+ny
	pron	<1brit*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW France, the peninsula between the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay: settled by Celtic refugees from Wales and Cornwall during the Anglo-Saxon invasions; disputed between England and France until 1364. Breton name: {Breiz} (bra$Iz). French name: {Bretagne}.
(Edward) Benjamin	infl
	head	Britten
	syl	(Edward) Ben:ja:min
	pos	n.
Britten	0.
	syl	Brit:ten
	pron	<1britN>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Britten. 1913-76, English composer, pianist, and conductor. His works include the operas (1945) and (1951), the choral works (1942) and (1962), and numerous orchestral pieces.
brittle	ety	C14: from Old English brytel (unattested); related to brytsen fragment, br*_eotan to break
brittle	1.
	syl	brit+tle
	pron	<1britL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily cracked, snapped, or broken; fragile.
brittle	2.
	syl	brit+tle
	pron	<1britL>
	pos	adj.
	def	curt or irritable.
	exam	1	a brittle reply.
brittle	3.
	syl	brit+tle
	pron	<1britL>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard or sharp in quality.
brittle	4.
	syl	brit+tle
	pron	<1britL>
	pos	n.
	def	a crunchy sweet made with treacle and nuts.
	exam	1	peanut brittle.
brittleness	sub
	head	brittle
	syl	brit+tle+ness
	pos	n.
brittle-star	0.
	syl	brit:tle-star
	pos	n.
	def	any echinoderm of the class occurring on the sea bottom and having fine long slender arms radiating from a small central disc. See also {basket-star}.
Brittonic	0.
	syl	Brit+ton+ic
	pron	<bri1tonik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Brythonic}.
britzka	ety	C19: from German, variant of Britschka, from Polish bryczka a little cart, from bryka cart
britska	alt
	head	britzka
	or	britzka
	syl	brits+ka
	pron	<1britsk*>
	pos	n.
britzka	0.
	or	britska
	syl	britz+ka
	pron	<1britsk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long horse-drawn carriage with a folding top over the rear seat and a rear-facing front seat.
Brix scale	ety	C19: named after A. F. W. Brix, 19th-century German inventor
Brix scale	0.
	syl	Brix scale
	pron	<briks>
	pos	n.
	def	a scale for calibrating hydrometers used for measuring the concentration and density of sugar solutions at a given temperature.
BRN	0.
	syl	BRN
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Bahrain.
Brno	0.
	syl	Br:no
	pron	<1bR:n*u>, Czech <1brnc>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Czechoslovakia, capital of Moravia: the country's second largest city. Pop.: 343860 (1974 est.). German name: {Br*"unn}.
bro	0.
	syl	bro.
	pron	<br*u>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	brother.
broach	ety	C14: from Old French broche, from Vulgar Latin brocca (unattested), from Latin brochus projecting
broach	1.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to initiate (a topic) for discussion.
	exam	1	to broach a dangerous subject.
broach	2.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tap or pierce (a container) to draw off (a liquid).
	exam	1	to broach a cask;
	exam	2	to broach wine.
broach	3.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open in order to begin to use.
	exam	1	to broach a shipment.
broach	4.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to break the surface of the water.
	exam	1	the trout broached after being hooked.
broach	5.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a sailing vessel
	def	to swerve sharply and dangerously in a following sea so as to be broadside to the waves.
broach	6.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	to enlarge and finish (a hole) by reaming.
broach	7.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tapered toothed cutting tool for enlarging holes.
broach	8.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a spit for roasting meat, etc.
broach	9.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a roof covering the corner triangle on the top of a square tower having an octagonal spire.
broach	10.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a pin, forming part of some types of lock, that registers in the hollow bore of a key.
broach	11.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used for tapping casks.
broach	12.
	syl	broach
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {brooch}.
broacher	sub
	head	broach
	syl	broach+er
	pos	n.
broad	ety	Old English br*_ad; related to Old Norse breithr, Old Frisian br*_ed, Old High German breit, Gothic braiths 
broad	1.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having relatively great breadth or width.
broad	2.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of vast extent; spacious.
	exam	1	a broad plain.
broad	3.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	from one side to the other.
	exam	1	four miles broad.
broad	4.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great scope or potential.
	exam	1	that invention had broad applications.
broad	5.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not detailed; general.
	exam	1	broad plans.
broad	6.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	clear and open; full (esp. in the phrase {broad daylight) }.
broad	7.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	obvious or plain.
	exam	1	broad hints.
broad	8.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	liberal; tolerant.
	exam	1	a broad political stance.
broad	9.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	widely spread; extensive.
	exam	1	broad support.
broad	10.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	outspoken or bold.
	exam	1	a broad manner.
broad	11.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	vulgar; coarse; indecent.
	exam	1	a broad joke.
broad	12.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained; free.
	exam	1	broad laughter.
broad	13.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dialect or pronunciation
	def	consisting of a large number of speech sounds characteristic of a particular geographical area.
	exam	1	a broad Yorkshire accent.
broad	14.a.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a type of pronunciation transcription in which symbols correspond approximately to phonemes without taking account of allophonic variations.
broad	14.a.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	the long vowel in English words such as as represented in the received pronunciation of Southern British English.
as broad as it is long	15.
	head	broad
	syl	as broad as it is long.
	qual	Informal.
	def	amounting to the same thing; without advantage either way.
broad	16.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the broad part of something.
broad	17.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a girl or woman.
broad	18.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a river spreading over a lowland. See also {Broads}.
broad	19.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	East Anglia dialect.
	def	a shallow lake.
broad	20.
	syl	broad
	pron	<brc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	widely or fully.
	exam	1	broad awake.
broadly	sub
	head	broad
	syl	broad+ly
	pos	adv.
broad arrow	1.
	syl	broad ar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a mark shaped like a broad arrowhead designating British government property and formerly used on prison clothing.
broad arrow	2.
	syl	broad ar+row
	pos	n.
	def	an arrow with a broad head.
broad bean	1.
	syl	broad bean
	pos	n.
	def	an erect annual Eurasian bean plant, cultivated for its large edible flattened seeds, used as a vegetable, and for its pods, used as animal fodder.
broad bean	2.
	syl	broad bean
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant.
broad bean	xref
	syl	broad bean
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {horse bean}.
broadbill	1.
	syl	broad+bill
	pron	<1brc:d2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any passerine bird of the family of tropical Africa and Asia, having bright plumage and a short wide bill.
broadbill	2.
	syl	broad+bill
	pron	<1brc:d2bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various wide-billed birds, such as the scaup and shoveler.
broadbill	3.
	syl	broad+bill
	pron	<1brc:d2bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {sword-fish}.
broadbrim	0.
	syl	broad+brim
	pron	<1brc:d2brim>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad-brimmed hat, esp. one worn by the Quakers in the 17th century.
broadcasts	infl
	head	broadcast
	syl	broad+casts
	pos	vb.
broadcasting	infl
	head	broadcast
	syl	broad+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
broadcast	infl
	or	broadcasted
	syl	broad+cast
	pos	vb.
broadcasted	infl
	head	broadcast
	or	broadcast
	syl	broad+cast+ed.
	pos	vb.
broadcast	1.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transmit (announcements or programmes) on radio or television.
broadcast	2.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in a radio or television programme.
broadcast	3.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make widely known throughout an area.
	exam	1	to broadcast news.
broadcast	4.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter (seed, etc.) over an area, esp. by hand.
broadcast	5.a.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a transmission or programme on radio or television.
broadcast	5.b.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a broadcast signal.
broadcast	6.a.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scattering seeds.
broadcast	6.b.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the broadcast method of sowing.
broadcast	7.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	dispersed over a wide area.
	exam	1	broadcast seeds.
broadcast	8.
	syl	broad+cast
	pron	<1brc:d2ka:st>
	pos	adv.
	def	far and wide.
	exam	1	seeds to be sown broadcast.
broadcaster	sub
	head	broadcast
	syl	broad+2cast+er
	pos	n.
Broad Church	1.
	syl	Broad Church
	pos	n.
	def	a party within the Church of England which favours a broad and liberal interpretation of Anglican formularies and rubrics and objects to positive definition in theology. Compare {High Church, Low Church}.
Broad-Church	infl
	head	Broad Church
	syl	Broad-Church.
	pos	adj.
Broad Church	2.
	syl	Broad Church
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this party.
broadcloth	1.
	syl	broad+cloth
	pron	<1brc:d2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric woven on a wide loom.
broadcloth	2.
	syl	broad+cloth
	pron	<1brc:d2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a closely woven fabric of wool, worsted, cotton, or rayon with lustrous finish, used for clothing.
broaden	0.
	syl	broad+en
	pron	<1brc:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become broad or broader; widen.
broad gauge	1.
	syl	broad gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a railway track with a greater distance between the lines than the standard gauge of 56@2#800084 inches: used now by most mainline railway systems.
broad-gauge	infl
	head	broad gauge
	syl	broad-gauge.
	pos	adj.
broad gauge	2.
	syl	broad gauge
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a railway having this track.
broad jump	0.
	syl	broad jump
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {long jump}.
broadleaves	infl
	head	broadleaf
	syl	broad+leaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
broadleaf	0.
	syl	broad+leaf
	pron	<1brc:d2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	any tobacco plant having broad leaves, used esp. in making cigars.
broad-leaved	0.
	syl	broad-leaved
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting trees other than conifers; having broad rather than needleshaped leaves.
broadloom	0.
	syl	broad+loom
	pron	<1brc:d2lu:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or designating carpets or carpeting woven on a wide loom to obviate the need for seams.
broad-minded	1.
	syl	broad-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerant of opposing viewpoints; not prejudiced; liberal.
broad-minded	2.
	syl	broad-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily shocked by permissive sexual habits, pornography, etc.
broad-mindedly	sub
	head	broad-minded
	syl	broad-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
broad-mindedness	sub
	head	broad-minded
	syl	broad-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
Broadmoor	0.
	syl	Broad+moor
	pron	<1brc:d2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution in Berkshire, England, for housing and treating mentally ill criminals.
the	infl
	head	Broads
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Broads	1.
	syl	Broads
	pron	<brc:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of shallow navigable lakes, connected by a network of rivers, in E England, in Norfolk and Suffolk.
Broads	2.
	syl	Broads
	pron	<brc:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the region around these lakes: a tourist centre; several bird sanctuaries.
broad seal	0.
	syl	broad seal
	pos	n.
	def	the official seal of a nation and its government.
broadsheet	1.
	syl	broad+sheet
	pron	<1brc:d2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper having a large format, approximately 15 by 24 inches (38 by 61 centimetres). Compare {tabloid}.
broadsheet	2.
	syl	broad+sheet
	pron	<1brc:d2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {broadside} (sense 4).
broadside	1.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the entire side of a vessel, from stem to stern and from waterline to rail.
broadside	2.a.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	all the armament fired from one side of a warship.
broadside	2.b.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the simultaneous discharge of such armament.
broadside	3.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong or abusive verbal or written attack.
broadside	4.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {broadside ballad}. a ballad or popular song printed on one side of a sheet of paper and sold by hawkers, esp. in 16th-century England.
broadside	5.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any standard size of paper before cutting or folding.
	exam	1	demy broadside.
broadside	6.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {broadsheet} (sense 1).
broadside	7.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a large flat surface.
	exam	1	the broadside of the barn.
broadside	8.
	syl	broad+side
	pron	<1brc:d2sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	with a broader side facing an object; sideways.
	exam	1	the train hit the lorry broadside.
broad-spectrum	0.
	syl	broad-spec:trum
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	usage	modifier
	def	effective against a wide variety of diseases or microorganisms.
	exam	1	a broad-spectrum antibiotic.
broadsword	0.
	syl	broad+sword
	pron	<1brc:d2sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad-bladed sword used for cutting rather than stabbing. Also called: {backsword}.
broadtail	1.
	syl	broad+tail
	pron	<1brc:d2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the highly valued black wavy fur obtained from the skins of newly born karakul lambs; caracul.
broadtail	2.
	syl	broad+tail
	pron	<1brc:d2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {karakul}.
Broadway	1.
	syl	Broad+way
	pron	<1brc:d2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a thoroughfare in New York City, famous for its theatres: the centre of the commercial theatre in the U.S.
Broadway	2.
	syl	Broad+way
	pron	<1brc:d2wA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to or suitable for the commercial theatre, esp. on Broadway.
Paul	infl
	head	Broca
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Broca	0.
	syl	Bro:ca
	pron	French <brc1ka>
	pos	n.
	def	1824-80, French surgeon and anthropologist who discovered the motor speech centre of the brain and did pioneering work in brain surgery.
brocade	ety	C17: from Spanish brocado, from Italian broccato embossed fabric, from brocco spike, from Latin brochus projecting; see #7broach 
brocade	1.a.
	syl	bro+cade
	pron	<br*u1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich fabric woven with a raised design, often using gold or silver threads.
brocade	1.b.
	syl	bro+cade
	pron	<br*u1kAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	brocade curtains.
brocade	2.
	syl	bro+cade
	pron	<br*u1kAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weave with such a design.
brocatelle	ety	C17: from French, from Italian broccatello, diminutive of broccato #7brocade 
brocatel	alt
	head	brocatelle
	or	brocatelle
	syl	broc:a+tel
	pron	<2brok*1tel>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
brocatelle	1.
	or	brocatel
	syl	broc:a+telle
	pron	<2brok*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy brocade with the design in deep relief, used chiefly in upholstery.
brocatelle	2.
	or	brocatel
	syl	broc:a+telle
	pron	<2brok*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of variegated marble from France and Italy.
broccoli	ety	C17: from Italian, plural of broccolo a little sprout, from brocco sprout, spike; see #7brocade 
broccoli	1.
	syl	broc+co+li
	pron	<1brok*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of cabbage, having branched greenish flower heads.
broccoli	2.
	syl	broc+co+li
	pron	<1brok*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower head of this plant, eaten as a vegetable before the buds have opened.
broccoli	3.
	syl	broc+co+li
	pron	<1brok*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of this plant that does not form a head, whose stalks are eaten as a vegetable.
broch	ety	C17: variant of Middle English (Scottish) brugh #7borough 
broch	0.
	syl	broch
	pron	<brok>,, <br^k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a circular dry-stone tower large enough to serve as a fortified home: characteristic of late sixth-century building.
broch'e	ety	C19: from French brocher to brocade, stitch; see #7broach 
broch'e	0.
	syl	bro+ch*'e
	pron	<br*u1SA>, French <brc1SA>
	pos	adj.
	def	woven with a raised design, as brocade.
brochette	ety	C19: from Old French brochete small pointed tool; see #7broach 
brochette	0.
	syl	bro+chette
	pron	<bro1Set>, French <brc1Set>
	pos	n.
	def	a skewer or small spit, used for holding pieces of meat, etc., while roasting or grilling.
brochure	ety	C18: from French, from brocher to stitch (a book)
brochure	0.
	syl	bro+chure
	pron	<1br*uSju*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pamphlet or stitched booklet, esp. one containing summarized or introductory information or advertising.
brock	ety	Old English broc, of Celtic origin; compare Welsh broch 
brock	0.
	syl	brock
	pron	<brok>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. name for {badger} (sense 1): used esp. as a form of address in stories, etc.
Brocken	0.
	syl	Brock+en
	pron	German <1brckN>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in East Germany: the highest peak of the Harz Mountains; important in German folklore. Height: 1142 m (3747 ft.). The {Brocken Bow} or {Brocken Spectre} is an atmospheric phenomenon in which an observer, when the sun is low, may see his enlarged shadow against the clouds, often surrounded by coloured lights.
brocket	ety	C15: from Anglo-French broquet, from broque horn, from Vulgar Latin brocca (unattested); see #7broach 
brocket	0.
	syl	brock+et
	pron	<1brokit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small deer of the genus of tropical America, having small unbranched antlers.
broddle	ety	perhaps from #7bradawl 
broddle	0.
	syl	brod+dle
	pron	<1brodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect.
	def	to poke or pierce (something).
broderie anglaise	ety	French: English embroidery
broderie anglaise	0.
	syl	bro+de+rie an+glaise
	pron	<2br*ud*rE> <a:G1glez>
	pos	n.
	def	open embroidery on white cotton, fine linen, etc.
Broederbond	ety	Afrikaans: band of brothers
Broederbond	0.
	syl	Broed:er+bond
	pron	<1brud*2bc:nt>, <1bru:d*2bont>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a secret society of Afrikaner Nationalists committed to securing and maintaining Afrikaner control over important areas of government.
brogan	ety	C19: from Gaelic br*_ogan a little shoe, from br*_og shoe; see #7brogue %2
brogan	0.
	syl	bro+gan
	pron	<1br*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy laced usually ankle-high work boot.
Broglie	1.
	syl	Brog:lie
	pron	<1br*ugli>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Louis Vic@.tor de} (lwi vik#!t@$$:r d$$). born 1892, French physicist, noted for his research in quantum mechanics and his development of wave mechanics: Nobel prize for physics 1929.
Broglie	2.
	syl	Brog:lie
	pron	<1br*ugli>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Mau@.rice} (m@$ris), Duc de Broglie. 1875-1960, French physicist, noted for his research into x-ray spectra.
brogue	ety	C18: probably from #7brogue %2#7, alluding to the footwear of the peasantry
brogue	H1.0.
	syl	brogue
	pron	<br*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad gentle-sounding dialectal accent, esp. that used by the Irish in speaking English.
brogue	ety	C16: from Old Irish br*_oc shoe, probably from Old Norse br*_ok leg covering
brogue	H2.1.
	syl	brogue
	pron	<br*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a sturdy walking shoe, often with ornamental perforations.
brogue	H2.2.
	syl	brogue
	pron	<br*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	an untanned shoe worn formerly in Ireland and Scotland.
broider	ety	C15: from Old French brosder, of Germanic origin; see #7embroider 
broider	0.
	syl	broi+der
	pron	<1brcid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {embroider}.
broil	ety	C14: from Old French bruillir to burn, of uncertain origin
broil	H1.1.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	the usual U.S. word for { {grill%1} (sense 1)}.
broil	H1.2.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become extremely hot.
broil	H1.3.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be furious.
broil	H1.4.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of broiling.
broil	H1.5.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	n.
	def	something broiled.
broil	ety	C16: from Old French brouiller to mix, from Old French breu broth; see #7brewis, brose 
broil	H2.1.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud quarrel or disturbance; brawl.
broil	H2.2.
	syl	broil
	pron	<brcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to brawl; quarrel.
broiler	1.
	syl	broil+er
	pron	<1brcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young tender chicken suitable for roasting.
broiler	2.
	syl	broil+er
	pron	<1brcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pan, grate, etc. for broiling food.
broiler house	0.
	syl	broil+er house
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which broiler chickens are reared in confined conditions.
broke	1.
	syl	broke
	pron	<br*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {break}.
broke	2.
	syl	broke
	pron	<br*uk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having no money; bankrupt.
go for broke	3.
	head	broke
	syl	go for broke.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to risk everything in a gambling or other venture.
broken	1.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {break}.
broken	2.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	fractured, smashed, or splintered.
	exam	1	a broken vase.
broken	3.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	imperfect or incomplete; fragmentary.
	exam	1	a broken set of books.
broken	4.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	inter?!rupted; disturbed; disconnected.
	exam	1	a broken telephone call;
	exam	2	broken sleep.
broken	5.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	intermittent or discontinuous.
	exam	1	broken sunshine.
broken	6.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	varying in direction or intensity, as of pitch.
	exam	1	a broken note;
	exam	2	a broken run.
broken	7.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not functioning.
	exam	1	a broken radio.
broken	8.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	spoilt or ruined by divorce (esp. in the phrases {broken home, broken marriage) }.
broken	9.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a trust, promise, contract, etc.
	def	violated; infringed.
broken	10.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	overcome with grief or disappointment.
	exam	1	a broken heart.
broken	11.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the speech of a foreigner
	def	imperfect in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
	exam	1	broken English.
broken	12.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {broken-in}. made tame or disciplined by training.
	exam	1	a broken horse;
	exam	2	a broken recruit.
broken	13.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted or weakened. as through ill-health or misfortune.
broken	14.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	confused or disorganized.
	exam	1	broken ranks of soldiers.
broken	15.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	breached or opened.
	exam	1	broken defensive lines.
broken	16.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular or rough; uneven.
	exam	1	broken ground.
broken	17.
	syl	bro+ken
	pron	<1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	bankrupt or out of money.
	exam	1	a broken industry.
broken-down	1.
	syl	bro:ken-down
	pos	adj.
	def	worn out, as by age or long use; dilapidated.
	exam	1	a broken-down fence.
broken-down	2.
	syl	bro:ken-down
	pos	adj.
	def	not in working order.
	exam	1	a broken-down tractor.
broken-down	3.
	syl	bro:ken-down
	pos	adj.
	def	physically or mentally ill.
brokenhearted	0.
	syl	bro:ken+heart:ed
	pron	<2br*uk*n1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	overwhelmed by grief or disappointment.
brokenheartedly	sub
	head	brokenhearted
	syl	bro:ken+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
brokenheartedness	sub
	head	brokenhearted
	syl	bro:ken+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
Broken Hill	0.
	syl	Bro+ken Hill
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in W New South Wales: mining centre for lead, silver, and zinc. Pop.: 28160 (1975 est.).
broken wind	0.
	syl	bro+ken wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for { {heaves} (sense 1)}.
broker	ety	C14: from Anglo-French brocour broacher (of casks, hence, one who sells, agent), from Old Northern French broquier to tap a cask, from broque tap of a cask; see #7broach 
broker	1.
	syl	bro+ker
	pron	<1br*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent who, acting on behalf of a principal, buys or sells goods, securities, etc., in return for a commission.
	exam	1	insurance broker.
broker	2.
	syl	bro+ker
	pron	<1br*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {stockbroker}.
brokerage	1.
	syl	bro+ker+age
	pron	<1br*uk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	commission charged by a broker to his clients.
brokerage	2.
	syl	bro+ker+age
	pron	<1br*uk*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a broker's business or office.
brolga	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
brolga	0.
	syl	brol+ga
	pron	<1brolg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large grey Australian crane, , having a red-and-green head and a trumpeting call. Also called: {Australian crane, native companion}.
brollies	infl
	head	brolly
	syl	brol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brolly	0.
	syl	brol+ly
	pron	<1broli>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal Brit. name for { {umbrella} (sense 1)}.
bromal	ety	C19: from #7brom (#7ine) #7+al (#7cohol) 
bromal	0.
	syl	bro+mal
	pron	<1br*um*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish oily synthetic liquid used medicinally as a sedative and hypnotic; tribromoacetaldehyde. Formula: Br\3CCHO.
bromate	ety	C19: probably from German Bromat; see #7bromo -#7, { -#7ate %1}
bromate	1.
	syl	bro+mate
	pron	<1br*umAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of bromic acid, containing the monovalent group -BrO\3 or ion BrO%#-@b\3#800085 .
bromate	2.
	syl	bro+mate
	pron	<1br*umAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {brominate}.
Bromberg	0.
	syl	Brom+berg
	pron	<1brcmberk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bydgoszcz}.
brome grass	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek bromos oats, of obscure origin
brome	alt
	head	brome grass
	or	brome grass
	syl	brome
	pron	<br*um>
	pos	n.
brome grass	0.
	or	brome
	syl	brome grass
	pron	<br*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses of the genus having small flower spikes in loose drooping clusters. Some species are used for hay.
bromeliad	ety	C19: from New Latin Bromelia type genus, after Olaf Bromelius (1639-1705), Swedish botanist &- bro+@!me@.li@.#!a+ceous adj.
bromeliad	0.
	syl	bro+me:li+ad
	pron	<br*u1mEli2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the tropical American family typically epiphytes with a rosette of fleshy leaves. The family includes the pineapple and Spanish moss.
bromeosin	ety	C20: from #7bromo -#7+eosin 
bromeosin	0.
	syl	brom+e:o+sin
	pron	<br*u1mE*sin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {eosin}.
bromic	0.
	syl	bro+mic
	pron	<1br*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing bromine in the trivalent or pentavalent state.
bromic acid	0.
	syl	bro+mic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless unstable water-soluble liquid used as an oxidizing agent in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals. Formula: HBrO\3.
bromide	1.
	syl	bro+mide
	pron	<1br*umId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of hydrobromic acid, containing the monovalent ion Br%#- ({bromide ion) }.
bromide	2.
	syl	bro+mide
	pron	<1br*umId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound containing a bromine atom, such as methyl bromide.
bromide	3.
	syl	bro+mide
	pron	<1br*umId>
	pos	n.
	def	a dose of sodium or potassium bromide given as a sedative.
bromide	4.a.
	syl	bro+mide
	pron	<1br*umId>
	pos	n.
	def	a trite saying; platitude.
bromide	4.b.
	syl	bro+mide
	pron	<1br*umId>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull or boring person.
bromide paper	0.
	syl	bro+mide pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a type of photographic paper coated with an emulsion of silver bromide usually containing a small quantity of silver iodide.
bromidic	0.
	syl	bro+mid+ic
	pron	<br*u1midik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ordinary; dull.
brominate	0.
	syl	bro+min+ate
	pron	<1br*umi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or react with bromine. Also: {bromate}.
bromination	sub
	head	brominate
	syl	bro+min:1a+tion
	pos	n.
bromine	ety	C19: from French brome bromine, from Greek br*_omos bad smell, of uncertain origin
bromine	0.
	syl	bro+mine
	pron	<1br*umEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a pungent dark red volatile liquid element of the halogen series that occurs in brine and is used in the production of chemicals, esp. ethylene dibromide. Symbol: Br; atomic no.: 35; atomic wt.: 79.91; valency: 1,3,5, or 7; relative density 3.12; density (gas): 7.59 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -7.2?%C; boiling pt.: 58.78?%C.
brominism	alt
	head	bromism
	or	bromism
	syl	bro+min+ism
	pos	n.
bromism	0.
	or	brominism
	syl	bro+mism
	pron	<1br*umiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	poisoning caused by the excessive intake of bromine or compounds containing bromine.
Bromley	0.
	syl	Brom+ley
	pron	<1bromli>
	pos	n.
	def	a SE borough of Greater London. Pop.: 299100 (1976 est.).
bromoform	0.
	syl	bro+mo+form
	pron	<1br*um*2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy colourless liquid substance with a sweetish taste and an odour resembling that of chloroform; tribromomethane. Formula: CHBr\3.
Bromsgrove	0.
	syl	Broms+grove
	pron	<1bromz2gr*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in NE Hereford and Worcester. Pop.: 40669 (1971).
bronchi	0.
	syl	bron+chi
	pron	<1broGkI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {bronchus}.
bronchia	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek bronkhia, plural of bronkhion, diminutive of bronkhus windpipe, throat
bronchia	0.
	syl	bron+chi:a
	pron	<1broGki*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {bronchial tubes}.
bronchial	0.
	syl	bron+chi:al
	pron	<1broGki*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the bronchi or the bronchial tubes.
bronchially	sub
	head	bronchial
	syl	bron+chi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
bronchial tubes	0.
	syl	bron+chi:al tubes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the bronchi or their smaller divisions.
bronchiectasis	ety	C19: from #7broncho- #7+ Greek ektasis a stretching
bronchiectasis	0.
	syl	bron+chi+ec+ta+sis
	pron	<2broGki1ekt*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	chronic dilation of the bronchi or bronchial tubes, which often become infected.
bronchiole	ety	C19: from New Latin bronchiolum, diminutive of Late Latin bronchium, singular of #7bronchia 
bronchiole	0.
	syl	bron+chi+ole
	pron	<1broGki2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the smallest bronchial tubes, usually ending in alveoli.
bronchiolar	sub
	head	bronchiole
	syl	bron+chi:o+lar
	pron	<2broGki1*ul*>
	pos	adj.
bronchitis	0.
	syl	bron+chi+tis
	pron	<broG1kItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the bronchial tubes, characterized by coughing, difficulty in breathing, etc., caused by infection or irritation of the respiratory tract.
bronchitic	sub
	head	bronchitis
	syl	bron+chit+ic
	pron	<broG1kitik>
	pos	adj. n.
broncho-	ety	from Greek: #7bronchus 
bronchopneumonia	0.
	syl	bron+cho+pneu+mo+ni:a
	pron	<2broGk*unju:1m*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the lungs, originating in the bronchioles.
bronchoscope	0.
	syl	bron+cho+scope
	pron	<1broGk*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for examining and providing access to the interior of the bronchial tubes.
bronchoscopic	sub
	head	bronchoscope
	syl	bron+cho+scop+ic
	pron	<2broGk*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
bronchoscopist	sub
	head	bronchoscope
	syl	bron+chos+co+pist
	pron	<broG1kosk*pist>
	pos	n.
bronchoscopy	sub
	head	bronchoscope
	syl	bron+1chos+co+py
	pos	n.
bronchus	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek bronkhos windpipe
bronchi	infl
	head	bronchus
	syl	bron+chi
	pron	<-kI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bronchus	0.
	syl	bron+chus
	pron	<1broGk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two main branches of the trachea, which contain cartilage within their walls.
bronco	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish, short for Spanish potro bronco unbroken colt, probably from Latin broccus projecting (as knots on wood), hence, rough, wild
broncho	alt
	head	bronco
	or	bronco
	syl	bron+cho
	pron	<1broGk*u>
	pos	n.
broncos	infl
	head	bronco
	or	bronchos
	syl	bron+cos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bronchos	infl
	head	bronco
	or	broncos
	syl	bron+chos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bronco	0.
	or	broncho
	syl	bron+co
	pron	<1broGk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a wild or partially tamed pony or mustang of the western plains.
broncobuster	0.
	syl	bron:co+bust:er
	pron	<1broGk*u2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a cowboy who breaks in broncos or wild horses.
Anne	1.
	head	Bronte
	syl	Anne
	def	pen name 1820-49, English novelist; author of (1847).
Bronte	2.
	syl	Bron:t*"e
	pron	<1bronti>
	pos	n.
	def	her sister, {Char@.lotte}, pen name 1816-55, English novelist, author of (1847), (1853), and (1857).
Bronte	3.
	syl	Bron:t*"e
	pron	<1bronti>
	pos	n.
	def	her sister, {Em@.i@.ly (Jane) }, pen name 1818-48, English novelist and poet; author of (1847).
brontosaurus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek bront*_e thunder+ sauros lizard
brontosaur	alt
	head	brontosaurus
	or	brontosaurus
	syl	bron+to+saur
	pron	<1bront*2sc:>
	pos	n.
brontosaurus	0.
	or	brontosaur
	syl	bron+to+sau+rus
	pron	<2bront*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any very large herbivorous quadrupedal dinosaur of the genus common in the U.S. in late Jurassic times, having a long neck and long tail: suborder (sauropods).
the	infl
	head	Bronx
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bronx	0.
	syl	Bronx
	pron	<broGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of New York City, on the mainland, separated from Manhattan by the Harlem River. Pop.: 1471701 (1970).
bronze	ety	C18: from French, from Italian bronzo, perhaps ultimately from Latin Brundisium Brindisi, famed for its bronze
bronze	1.a.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	n.
	def	any hard water-resistant alloy consisting of copper and smaller proportions of tin and sometimes zinc and lead.
bronze	1.b.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar copper alloy containing other elements in place of tin, such as aluminium bronze, beryllium bronze, etc. See also {phosphor bronze, gunmetal}. Compare {brass} (sense 1).
bronze	2.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-brown colour or pigment.
bronze	3.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	n.
	def	a statue, medal, or other object made of bronze.
bronze	4.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or resembling bronze.
bronze	5.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a yellowish-brown colour.
	exam	1	a bronze skin.
bronze	6.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of the skin
	def	to make or become brown; tan.
bronze	7.
	syl	bronze
	pron	<bronz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give the appearance of bronze to.
bronzy	sub
	head	bronze
	syl	bronz:y
	pos	adj.
bronze age	0.
	syl	bronze age
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a period of man's existence marked by war and violence, following the golden and silver ages and preceding the iron age.
Bronze Age	0.a.
	syl	Bronze Age
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a technological stage between the Stone and Iron Ages, beginning in the Middle East about 4500 #7b.c. and lasting in Britain from about 2000 to 500 #7b.c., during which weapons and tools were made of bronze and there was intensive trading.
Bronze Age	0.b.
	syl	Bronze Age
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Bronze-Age tool.
bronze medal	0.
	syl	bronze med+al
	pos	n.
	def	a medal of bronze, awarded to a competitor who comes third in a contest or race. Compare {gold medal, silver medal}.
brooch	ety	C13: from Old French broche; see #7broach 
brooch	0.
	syl	brooch
	pron	<br*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament with a hinged pin and catch, worn fastened to clothing.
brood	ety	Old English br*_od; related to Middle High German bruot, Dutch broed; see #7breed 
brood	1.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of young animals, esp. birds, produced at one hatching.
brood	2.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	all the offspring in one family: often used jokingly or contemptuously.
brood	3.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of a particu?!lar kind; breed.
brood	4.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	kept for breeding.
	exam	1	a brood mare.
brood	5.a.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sit on or hatch (eggs).
brood	5.b.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (young birds) protectively with the wings.
brood	6.
	syl	brood
	pron	<bru:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on, over, or upon
	def	to ponder morbidly or persistently.
brooder	1.
	syl	brood+er
	pron	<1bru:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure or other structure, usually heated, used for rearing young chickens or other fowl.
brooder	2.
	syl	brood+er
	pron	<1bru:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that broods.
brood pouch	1.
	syl	brood pouch
	pos	n.
	def	a pouch or cavity in certain animals, such as frogs and fishes, in which their eggs develop and hatch.
brood pouch	2.
	syl	brood pouch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {marsupium}.
broodier	infl
	head	broody
	syl	brood:i+er
	pos	adj.
broodiest	infl
	head	broody
	syl	brood:i+est.
	pos	adj.
broody	1.
	syl	brood:y
	pron	<1bru:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	moody; meditative; introspective.
broody	2.
	syl	brood:y
	pron	<1bru:di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of poultry
	def	wishing to sit on or hatch eggs.
broody	3.
	syl	brood:y
	pron	<1bru:di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a woman
	def	wishing to have a baby of her own. &- {#!brood@.i+ness}
brook	ety	Old English br*_oc; related to Old High German bruoh swamp, Dutch broek 
brook	H1.0.
	syl	brook
	pron	<bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural freshwater stream smaller than a river.
brook	ety	Old English br*_ucan; related to Gothic br*_ukjan to use, Old High German br*_uhhan, Latin fru*_i to enjoy
brook	H2.0.
	syl	brook
	pron	<bruk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to bear; tolerate.
brookable	sub
	head	brook
	syl	brook+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Peter (Paul Stephen)	infl
	head	Brook
	syl	Pe:ter (Paul Stephen).
	pos	n.
Brook	0.
	syl	Brook
	pron	<bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, British stage and film director, noted esp. for his experimental work in the theatre.
Alan Francis	1.
	head	Brooke
	syl	Al:an Fran:cis.
	def	See (1st Viscount) {Alanbrooke}.
Brooke	2.
	syl	Brooke
	pron	<bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James}. 1803-68, English soldier; first rajah of Sarawak (1841-63).
Rupert	3.
	head	Brooke
	syl	Ru:pert.
	def	1887-1915, English lyric poet, noted for his charm and his early death.
Brook Farm	0.
	syl	Brook Farm
	pos	n.
	def	an experimental communist community established by writers and scholars in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, from 1841 to 1847.
brookite	ety	C19: named after Henry J. Brooke (died 1857), English mineralogist
brookite	0.
	syl	brook+ite
	pron	<1brukIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown to black mineral consisting of titanium oxide in orthorhombic crystalline form: occurs in silica veins. Formula: TiO\2.
brooklet	0.
	syl	brook+let
	pron	<1bruklit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brook.
brooklime	ety	C16: variant of C15 brokelemk speedwell, from #7brook %1#7+ -lemk, from Old English hleomoce; influenced by #7lime 
brooklime	0.
	syl	brook+lime
	pron	<1bruk2lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two blue-flowered scrophu?!lariaceous trailing plants, of North America or of Europe and Asia, growing in moist places. See also {speedwell}.
Brooklyn	0.
	syl	Brook+lyn
	pron	<1bruklin>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of New York City, on the SW end of Long Island. Pop.: 2602012 (1970).
Brooks Range	0.
	syl	Brooks Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in N Alaska. Highest peak: Mount Isto, 2761 m (9058 ft.).
brook trout	0.
	syl	brook trout
	pos	n.
	def	a North American freshwater trout, introduced in Europe and valued as a food and game fish. Also called: {speckled trout}.
brookweed	0.
	syl	brook+weed
	pron	<1bruk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two white-flowered primulaceous plants, of Europe or of North America, growing in moist places. Also called: {water pimpernel}. See also {pimpernel}.
broom	ety	Old English br*_om; related to Old High German br*_amo, Middle Dutch bremme 
broom	1.
	syl	broom
	pron	<bru:m>, <brum>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement for sweeping consist?!ing of a brush of straw, bristles, or twigs, bound together and attached to a long handle.
broom	2.
	syl	broom
	pron	<bru:m>, <brum>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various yellow-flowered Eurasian papilionaceous shrubs of the genera and esp.
broom	3.
	syl	broom
	pron	<bru:m>, <brum>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar Eurasian plants of the related genera and
new broom	4.
	head	broom
	syl	new broom.
	def	a newly appointed official, etc., eager to make radical changes. {~}
broom	5.
	syl	broom
	pron	<bru:m>, <brum>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sweep with a broom.
broomcorn	0.
	syl	broom+corn
	pron	<1bru:m2kc:n>, <1brum->
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of sorghum, the long stiff flower stalks of which have been used for making brooms.
David	infl
	head	Broome
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Broome	0.
	syl	Broome
	pron	<bru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, English show-jumping rider.
broomrape	ety	C16: adaptation and partial translation of Medieval Latin r*_apum genistae tuber (hence: root nodule) of Genista (a type of broom plant); compare P#7lantagenet 
broomrape	0.
	syl	broom+rape
	pron	<1bru:m2rAp>, <1brum->
	pos	n.
	def	any orobanchaceous plant of the genus brownish small-flowered leafless parasites on the roots of other plants, esp. on broom.
broomstick	0.
	syl	broom+stick
	pron	<1bru:m2stik>, <1brum->
	pos	n.
	def	the long handle of a broom.
William Lee Conley	infl
	head	Broonzy
	syl	Wil:liam Lee Con:ley
	pos	n.
Broonzy	0.
	syl	Broon:zy
	pron	<1bru:nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1893-1958, U.S. blues singer and guitarist.
Bros	alt
	head	bros
	or	bros
	syl	Bros.
bros	0.
	or	Bros
	syl	bros.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	brothers.
brose	ety	C13 broys, from Old French broez, from breu broth, of Germanic origin
brose	0.
	syl	brose
	pron	<br*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a porridge made by adding a boiling liquid to meal, esp. oatmeal.
broth	ety	Old English broth; related to Old Norse broth, Old High German brod, German brodeln to boil; see #7brew 
broth	1.
	syl	broth
	pron	<broT>
	pos	n.
	def	a soup made by boiling meat, fish, vegetables, etc., in water.
broth	2.
	syl	broth
	pron	<broT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {stock} (sense 19)}.
brothel	ety	C16: short for brothel-house, from C14 brothel useless person, from Old English br*_eothan to deteriorate; related to briethel worthless
brothel	1.
	syl	broth+el
	pron	<1broT*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a house or other place where men pay to have sexual intercourse with prostitutes.
brothel	2.
	syl	broth+el
	pron	<1broT*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	any untidy or messy place.
brother	ety	Old English br*_othor; related to Old Norse br*_othir, Old High German bruoder, Latin fr*_ater, Greek phrat*_er, Sanskrit bhr*_atar 
brother	1.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male person having the same parents as another person.
brother	2.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {half-brother} or {stepbrother}.
brother	3.a.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male person belonging to the same group, profession, nationality, trade union, etc., as another or others; fellow member.
brother	3.b.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	brother workers.
brother	4.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	comrade; friend: used as a form of address.
brother	5.a.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a male religious order who undertakes work for the order without actually being in holy orders.
brother	5.b.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lay member of a male religious order.
brother	xref
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {fraternal}.
brother	6.
	syl	broth+er
	pron	<1br^D*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of amazement, disgust, surprise, disappointment, etc.
brotherhood	1.
	syl	broth:er+hood
	pron	<1br^D*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being related as a brother or brothers.
brotherhood	2.
	syl	broth:er+hood
	pron	<1br^D*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	an association or fellowship, such as a trade union.
brotherhood	3.
	syl	broth:er+hood
	pron	<1br^D*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	all persons engaged in a particular profession, trade, etc.
brotherhood	4.
	syl	broth:er+hood
	pron	<1br^D*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief, feeling, or hope that all men should regard and treat one another as brothers.
brothers-in-law	infl
	head	brother-in-law
	syl	broth:ers-in-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brother-in-law	1.
	syl	broth:er-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the brother of one's wife or husband.
brother-in-law	2.
	syl	broth:er-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the husband of one's sister.
brother-in-law	3.
	syl	broth:er-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the husband of the sister of one's husband or wife.
Brother Jonathan	ety	C19: perhaps originally applied to a New Englander (perhaps alluding to the many Old Testament names among New England settlers)
Brother Jonathan	0.
	syl	Broth+er Jon:a+than
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the government or people of the United States.
brotherly	1.
	syl	broth+er+ly
	pron	<1br^D*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable to a brother, esp. in showing loyalty and affection; fraternal. {~}
brotherly	2.
	syl	broth+er+ly
	pron	<1br^D*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a brotherly way; fraternally. &- {#!broth+er+li+ness}
brougham	ety	C19: named after Henry Peter, Lord Brougham (1778-1868)
brougham	1.
	syl	brough+am
	pron	<1bru:*m>, <bru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-wheeled horse-drawn closed carriage having a raised open driver's seat in front.
brougham	2.
	syl	brough+am
	pron	<1bru:*m>, <bru:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a large car with an open compartment at the front for the driver.
brougham	3.
	syl	brough+am
	pron	<1bru:*m>, <bru:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an early electric car.
brought	0.
	syl	brought
	pron	<brc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {bring}.
broughtas	alt
	head	broughta
	or	broughta
	syl	brough+tas
	pron	<1brc:t*s>
	pos	n.
broughta	0.
	or	broughtas
	syl	brough+ta
	pron	<1brc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {braata}.
brouhaha	ety	French, of imitative origin
brouhaha	0.
	syl	brou+ha+ha
	pron	<bru:1ha:ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud confused noise; commotion; uproar.
brow	ety	Old English br*_u; related to Old Norse br*_un eyebrow, Lithuanian bruvis, Greek ophrus, Sanskrit bhr*_us 
brow	1.
	syl	brow
	pron	<brau>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the face from the eyes to the hairline; forehead.
brow	2.
	syl	brow
	pron	<brau>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {eyebrow}.
brow	3.
	syl	brow
	pron	<brau>
	pos	n.
	def	the expression of the face; countenance.
	exam	1	a troubled brow.
brow	4.
	syl	brow
	pron	<brau>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a mine shaft; pithead.
brow	5.
	syl	brow
	pron	<brau>
	pos	n.
	def	the jutting top of a hill, etc.
brow	6.
	syl	brow
	pron	<brau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a steep slope on a road.
browband	0.
	syl	brow+band
	pron	<1brau2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the strap of a horse's bridle that goes across the forehead.
browbeats	infl
	head	browbeat
	syl	brow+beats
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
browbeating	infl
	head	browbeat
	syl	brow+beat+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
browbeat	infl
	syl	brow+beat
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
browbeaten	infl
	head	browbeat
	syl	brow+beat+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
browbeat	0.
	syl	brow+beat
	pron	<1brau2bEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.
browbeater	sub
	head	browbeat
	syl	brow+2beat+er
	pos	n.
brown	ety	Old English br*_un; related to Old Norse br*_unn, Old High German br*_un, Greek phrunos toad, Sanskrit babhru reddish-brown
brown	1.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various colours, such as those of wood or earth, that consist of approximately equal proportions of red and green and a small proportion of blue.
brown	2.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment producing these colours.
brown	3.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	n.
	def	brown cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in brown.
brown	4.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous reddish-brown butterflies of the genera etc., such as ({meadow brown}) : family
brown	5.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour brown.
brown	6.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bread
	def	made from a dark flour, such as wheatmeal or wholemeal flour.
brown	7.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply tanned or sunburnt.
brown	8.
	syl	brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (esp. food as a result of cooking) brown or (esp. of food) to become brown.
brownish	sub
	head	brown
	or	browny
	syl	brown+ish
	pos	adj.
browny	sub
	head	brown
	or	brownish
	syl	brown:y
	pos	adj.
brownness	sub
	head	brown
	syl	brown+ness
	pos	n.
Brown	1.
	syl	Brown
	pron	<braun>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur Whit@.ten} (#!w$It#N). 1886-1948, English aviator who with J. W. Alcock made the first flight across the Atlantic (1919).
George (Alfred) 	2.
	head	Brown
	syl	George (Alfred) 
	def	Lord George-Brown. born 1914, British Labour leader; vice-chairman and deputy leader of the Labour party (1960-70); foreign secretary 1966-68.
John	3.
	head	Brown
	syl	John.
	def	1800-59, U.S. abolitionist leader, hanged after leading an unsuccessful rebellion of slaves at Harper's Ferry, Virginia.
Lancelot	4.
	head	Brown
	syl	Lan:ce:lot
	def	called 1716-83, English landscape gardener.
Robert	5.
	head	Brown
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	1773-1858, Scottish botanist who was the first to observe the Brownian movement in fluids.
brown algae	0.
	syl	brown al+gae
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any algae of the family such as the wracks and kelps, which contain a brown pigment in addition to chlorophyll.
brown bear	1.
	syl	brown bear
	pos	n.
	def	a large ferocious brownish bear, inhabiting temperate forests of North America, Europe, and Asia. See also {grizzly bear, Kodiak bear}.
brown bear	2.
	syl	brown bear
	pos	n.
	def	a brown variety of the American black bear
brown coal	0.
	syl	brown coal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lignite}.
Browne	1.
	syl	Browne
	pron	<braun>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 1605-82, English physician and author, noted for his magniloquent prose style. His works include (1642) and (1658).
browned-off	0.
	syl	browned-off
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	thoroughly discouraged or disheartened; fed-up.
Brownian movement	ety	C19: named after Robert B#7rown 
Brownian movement	0.
	syl	Brown+i:an move+ment
	pron	<1brauni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	random movement of microscopic particles suspended in a fluid, caused by bombardment of the particles by molecules of the fluid. First observed in 1827, it provided strong evidence in support of the kinetic theory of molecules.
brownie	ety	C16: diminutive of #7brown (that is, a small brown man)
brownie	1.
	syl	brown:ie
	pron	<1brauni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a flat nutty chocolate cake.
brownie	2.
	syl	brown:ie
	pron	<1brauni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	an elf said to do helpful work at night, esp. household chores.
brownie	3.
	syl	brown:ie
	pron	<1brauni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a bread made with currants.
Brownie	alt
	head	Brownie Guide
	or	Brownie Guide
	syl	Brown:ie
	pron	<1brauni>
	pos	n.
Brownie Guide	0.
	or	Brownie
	syl	Brown:ie Guide
	pron	<1brauni>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the junior branch of the Guides.
browning	0.
	syl	brown+ing
	pron	<1brauniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a substance used to darken soups, gravies, etc.
Elizabeth Barrett	1.
	head	Browning
	syl	E:liz:a:beth Bar:rett.
	def	1806-61, English poet and critic; author of the (1850).
Browning	H1.2.
	syl	Brow:ning
	pron	<1brauniG>
	pos	n.
	def	her husband, {Rob@.ert}. 1812-89, English poet, noted for his dramatic monologues and (1868-69).
Browning	ety	C20: named after John M. Browning (1855-1926), American designer of firearms
Browning	H2.1.
	syl	Brown:ing
	pron	<1brauniG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Browning automatic rifle}. a portable gas-operated air-cooled automatic rifle using .30 calibre ammunition and capable of firing between 200 and 350 rounds per minute. Abbrev.: {BAR}.
Browning	H2.2.
	syl	Brown:ing
	pron	<1brauniG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Browning machine gun}. a water-cooled automatic machine gun using .30 or .50 calibre ammunition and capable of firing over 500 rounds per minute.
brownout	1.
	syl	brown+out
	pron	<1braun2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a dimming or reduction in the use of electric lights in a city, esp. to conserve electric power or as a defensive precaution in wartime.
brownout	2.
	syl	brown+out
	pron	<1braun2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a temporary reduction in electrical power. Compare { {blackout} (sense 3)}.
brown rat	0.
	syl	brown rat
	pos	n.
	def	a common brownish rat, a serious pest in all parts of the world. Also called: {Norway rat}.
brown rice	0.
	syl	brown rice
	pos	n.
	def	unpolished rice, in which the grains retain the outer yellowish-brown layer (bran).
brown rot	0.
	syl	brown rot
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of apples, peaches, etc., caused by fungi of the genus and characterized by yellowish-brown masses of spores on the plant surface.
Brown Shirt	1.
	syl	Brown Shirt
	pos	n.
	usage	in Nazi Germany
	def	a storm trooper.
Brown Shirt	2.
	syl	Brown Shirt
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any fascist party or group.
brown snake	0.
	syl	brown snake
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various common venomous snakes of the genus
brown-state	0.
	syl	brown-state
	pos	adj.
	usage	of linen and lace fabrics
	def	undyed.
brownstone	0.
	syl	brown+stone
	pron	<1braun2st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a reddish-brown iron-rich sandstone used for building.
brown study	0.
	syl	brown stud:y
	pos	n.
	def	a mood of deep absorption or thoughtfulness; reverie.
brown sugar	0.
	syl	brown sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	sugar that is unrefined or only partially refined.
brown-tail moth	0.
	syl	brown-tail moth
	pos	n.
	def	a small brown-and-white European moth, naturalized in the eastern U.S. where it causes damage to shade trees: family (or See also {tussock moth}.
brown trout	0.
	syl	brown trout
	pos	n.
	def	a common brownish variety of the trout that occurs in the rivers of N Europe and has been successfully introduced in North America. Compare { {sea trout} (sense 1)}.
browse	ety	C15: from French broust, brost (modern French brout) bud, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon brustian to bud
browse	1.
	syl	browse
	pron	<brauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look through (a book, articles for sale in a shop, etc.) in a casual leisurely manner.
browse	2.
	syl	browse
	pron	<brauz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of deer, goats, etc.
	def	to feed upon (vegetation) by continual nibbling.
browse	3.
	syl	browse
	pron	<brauz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of browsing.
browse	4.
	syl	browse
	pron	<brauz>
	pos	n.
	def	the young twigs, shoots, leaves, etc., on which certain animals feed.
browser	sub
	head	browse
	syl	brows+er
	pos	n.
Josip	infl
	head	Broz
	syl	Jo:sip
	pron	<1jcsip>
	pos	n.
Broz	0.
	syl	Broz
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <brc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	original name of (Marshal) {Tito}.
BRS	0.
	syl	BRS
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Road Services.
Dave	infl
	head	Brubeck
	syl	Dave.
	pos	n.
Brubeck	0.
	syl	Bru:beck
	pron	<1bru:bek>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, U.S. modern jazz pianist and composer. He studied composition with Darius Milhaud and Arnold Schoenberg; formed his own quartet in 1951.
Lenny	1.
	head	Bruce
	syl	Len:ny.
	def	1925-66, U.S. comedian, whose satirical sketches, esp. of the sexual attitudes of his contemporaries, brought him prosecutions for obscenity, but are now regarded as full of insight as well as wit.
Robert the	2.
	head	Bruce
	syl	Rob:ert the.
	def	See {Robert I}.
Stanley Melbourne	3.
	head	Bruce
	syl	Stan:ley Mel:bourne
	def	1st Viscount Bruce of Melbourne. 1883-1967, Australian statesman; prime minister, in coalition with Sir Earle Page's Country Party, of Australia (1923-29).
brucellosis	ety	C20: from New Latin Brucella, named after Sir David Bruce (1855-1931), Australian bacteriologist and physician
brucellosis	0.
	syl	bru+cel+lo+sis
	pron	<2bru:si1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disease of cattle, goats, and pigs, caused by bacteria of the genus and transmittable to man (e.g. by drinking contaminated milk): symptoms include fever, chills, and severe headache. Also called: {undulant fever}.
Max	infl
	head	Bruch
	syl	Max
	pos	n.
brucine	ety	C19: named after James Bruce (1730-94), Scottish explorer of Africa
brucine	0.
	syl	bruc+ine
	pron	<1bru:sEn>, <-sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter poisonous alkaloid resembling strychnine and obtained from the tree used mainly in the denaturation of alcohol. Formula: C\2\3H\2\6N\2O\4.
Brucke	ety	German: literally, the bridge
die	infl
	head	Brucke
	syl	die
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
Brucke	0.
	syl	Br*"uck:e
	pron	German <1bryk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of German Expressionist painters (1905-13), including Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, Fritz Bleyl, Erich Heckel, and Ernst Ludwig Kirchner. In 1912 they exhibited with
Anton	infl
	head	Bruckner
	syl	An:ton
	pron	<1anto:n>
	pos	n.
Bruckner	0.
	syl	Bruck:ner
	pron	German <1brukn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1824-96, Austrian composer and organist in the Romantic tradition. His works include nine symphonies, four masses, and a Te Deum.
Bruegel	infl
	head	Brueghel
	or	Breughel
	syl	Brue:gel
	pron	<1brcigL>, Flemish <1br$o:x*l>
	pos	n.
Breughel	infl
	head	Brueghel
	or	Bruegel
	syl	Breu:ghel
	pron	<1brcigL>, Flemish <1br$o:x*l>
	pos	n.
Jan	1.
	head	Brueghel
	syl	Jan
	pron	<jan>
	def	1568-1625, Flemish painter, noted for his detailed still lifes and landscapes.
Brueghel	2.
	syl	Brue:ghel
	pron	<1brcigL>, Flemish <1br$o:x*l>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Pie@.ter} (#!pi$:t$$r), called ??1525-69, Flemish painter, noted for his landscapes, his satirical paintings of peasant life, and his allegorical biblical scenes.
Brueghel	3.
	syl	Brue:ghel
	pron	<1brcigL>, Flemish <1br$o:x*l>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Pie@.ter}, called ??1564-1637, Flemish painter, noted for his gruesome pictures of hell.
Bruges	0.
	syl	Bruges
	pron	<bru:Z>, French <bry:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Belgium, capital of West Flanders province: centre of the medieval European wool and cloth trade. Pop.: 118023 (1971 est.). Flemish name: {Brug+ge} (#!bryx$$).
bruin	ety	C17: from Dutch bruin brown, the name of the bear in the epic Reynard the Fox 
bruin	0.
	syl	bru+in
	pron	<1bru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	a name for a bear, used in children's tales, fables, etc.
bruise	ety	Old English br*_ysan, of Celtic origin; compare Irish br*_uigim I bruise
bruise	1.
	syl	bruise
	pron	<bru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to injure (tissues) without breaking the skin, usually with discoloration, or (of tissues) to be injured in this way.
bruise	2.
	syl	bruise
	pron	<bru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to offend or injure (someone's feelings) by an insult, unkindness, etc.
bruise	3.
	syl	bruise
	pron	<bru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to damage the surface of (something), as by a blow.
bruise	4.
	syl	bruise
	pron	<bru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to crush (food, etc.) by pounding or pressing.
bruise	5.
	syl	bruise
	pron	<bru:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a bodily injury without a break in the skin, usually with discoloration; contusion.
bruiser	0.
	syl	bruis+er
	pron	<1bru:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a strong tough person, esp. a boxer or a bully.
bruit	ety	C15: via French from Medieval Latin br*_ug*_itus, probably from Vulgar Latin bragere (unattested) to yell+Latin rug*_ire to roar
bruit	1.
	syl	bruit
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or U.S. (tr.; often passive
	def	usually foll. by to report; rumour.
	exam	1	it was bruited about that the king was dead.
bruit	2.
	syl	bruit
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an abnormal sound heard within the body during auscultation, esp. a heart murmur.
bruit	3.a.
	syl	bruit
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a rumour.
bruit	3.b.
	syl	bruit
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud outcry; clamour.
Brul'e	alt
	head	Brule
	or	Brule
	syl	Br*^u+l*'e
	pron	<bru:1lA>
	pos	n.
Brule	0.
	or	Brul'e
	syl	Bru+le
	pron	<bru:1lA>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	short for {bois-br*^ul*'e}.
Brumaire	ety	C19: from brume mist, from Latin br*_uma winter; see #7brume 
Brumaire	0.
	syl	Bru+maire
	pron	French. <bry1me:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of mist: the second month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from Oct. 23 to Nov. 21.
brumal	0.
	syl	bru+mal
	pron	<1bru:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to winter; wintry.
brumby	ety	C19: of unknown origin
brumbies	infl
	head	brumby
	syl	brum+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
brumby	0.
	syl	brum+by
	pron	<1br^mbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a wild horse, esp. one descended from runaway stock.
brume	ety	C19: from French: mist, winter, from Latin br*_uma, contracted from brevissima di*_es the shortest day
brume	0.
	syl	brume
	pron	<bru:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	heavy mist or fog.
brumous	sub
	head	brume
	syl	bru+mous
	pos	adj.
Brummagem	ety	C17: from earlier Bromecham, local variant of B#7irmingham 
Brummagem	1.
	syl	Brum+ma+gem
	pron	<1br^m*J*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Birmingham}. Often shortened to {Brum}.
Brummagem	2.
	syl	Brum+ma+gem
	pron	<1br^m*J*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	something that is cheap and flashy, esp. imitation jewellery.
Brummagem	3.
	syl	Brum+ma+gem
	pron	<1br^m*J*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	cheap and gaudy; tawdry.
George Bryan	infl
	head	Brummell
	syl	George Bry:an
	pos	n.
Brummell	0.
	syl	Brum:mell
	pron	<1br^m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1778-1840, English dandy: leader of fashion in the Regency period.
Brummie	ety	C20: from B#7rummagem 
Brummie	0.
	syl	Brum+mie
	pron	<1br^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Birmingham.
brunch	ety	C20: from #7br (#7eakfast) #7+ (#7l) #7unch 
brunch	0.
	syl	brunch
	pron	<br^nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a meal eaten late in the morning, combining breakfast with lunch.
Brundisium	0.
	syl	Brun+dis+i:um
	pron	<br^n1dizi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Brindisi}.
Brunei	1.
	syl	Bru+nei
	pron	<bru:1nI>, <1bru:nI>
	pos	n.
	def	a sultanate in NW Borneo, consisting of two separate areas on the South China Sea, otherwise bounded by Sarawak: controlled all of Borneo and parts of the Philippines and the Sulu Islands in the 16th century; under British protection since 1888; internally self-governing since 1971. The economy depends chiefly on oil and natural gas. Official language: Malay; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Muslim. Currency: Brunei dollar. Capital: Bandar Seri Begawan. Pop.: 136256 (1971). Area: 5767 sq. km (2226 sq. miles).
Brunei	2.
	syl	Bru+nei
	pron	<bru:1nI>, <1bru:nI>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Bandar Seri Begawan}.
Isambard Kingdom	1.
	head	Brunel
	syl	Is:am:bard King:dom
	pron	<1iz*m2ba:d>
	def	1806-59, English engineer: designer of the Clifton Suspension Bridge (1828), many railway lines, tunnels, bridges, etc., and the steamships (1838), (1845), and (1858).
Brunel	2.
	syl	Bru:nel
	pron	<bru:1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, Sir {Marc Is@.am@.bard}. 1769-1849, French engineer in England.
Filippo	infl
	head	Brunelleschi
	syl	Fi:lip:po
	pron	<fi1lippo>
	pos	n.
Brunelleschi	0.
	syl	Bru:nel:les:chi
	pron	Italian <2brunAl1lAski>
	pos	n.
	def	1377-1446, Italian architect, whose works in Florence include the dome of the cathedral, the Pazzi chapel of Santa Croce, and the church of San Lorenzo.
brunette	ety	C17: from French, feminine of brunet dark, brownish, from brun brown, of Germanic origin; see #7brown 
brunette	1.
	syl	bru+nette
	pron	<bru:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman with dark brown hair.
brunette	2.
	syl	bru+nette
	pron	<bru:1net>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	dark brown.
	exam	1	brunette hair.
Brunnhilde	alt
	head	Brunhild
	or	Brunhild
	syl	Br*"unn:hil:de
	pron	German <2bryn?!1hild*>
	pos	n.
Brunhild	0.
	or	Brunnhilde
	syl	Brun:hild
	pron	<1brunhild>, <-hilt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nibelungenlied
	usage	in the
	def	a legendary queen won for King Gunther by the magic of Siegfried: corresponds to Brynhild in Norse mythology.
Heinrich	infl
	head	Bruning
	syl	Hein:rich
	pron	<1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Bruning	0.
	syl	Br*"un:ing
	pron	German <1bry:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1970, German statesman; chancellor (1930-32). He was forced to resign in 1932, making way for the Nazis.
Brunn	0.
	syl	Br*"unn
	pos	bryn; n.
	def	the German name for {Brno}.
Giordano	infl
	head	Bruno
	syl	Gior:da:no
	pron	<Jor1da:no>
	pos	n.
Bruno	0.
	syl	Bru:no
	pron	Italian <1bru:no>
	pos	n.
	def	1548-1600, Italian philosopher, who developed a pantheistic monistic philosophy: he was burnt at the stake for heresy.
Brunswick	1.
	syl	Bruns+wick
	pron	<1br^nzwik>
	pos	n.
	def	a former duchy (1635-1918) and state (1918-46) of central Germany: now part of Lower Saxony in West Germany.
Brunswick	2.
	syl	Bruns+wick
	pron	<1br^nzwik>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E West Germany: formerly capital of the duchy and state of Brunswick. Pop.: 218939 (1974 est.). German name: {Braunschweig}.
brunt	ety	C14: of unknown origin
brunt	1.
	syl	brunt
	pos	br^nt; n.
	def	the main force or shock of a blow, attack, etc. (esp. in the phrase {bear the brunt of}) .
brunt	2.
	syl	brunt
	pos	br^nt; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a violent blow or attack.
Brusa	0.
	syl	Bru+sa
	pron	Turkish <1bru:sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Bursa}.
brush	ety	C14: from Old French broisse, perhaps from broce #7brush %2
brush	H1.1.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a device made of bristles, hairs, wires, etc., set into a firm back or handle: used to apply paint, clean or polish surfaces, groom the hair, etc.
brush	H1.2.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of brushing.
brush	H1.3.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a light stroke made in passing; graze.
brush	H1.4.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief encounter or contact, esp. an unfriendly one; skirmish.
brush	H1.5.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	the bushy tail of a fox, often kept as a trophy after a hunt.
brush	H1.6.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric conductor, esp. one made of carbon, that conveys current between stationary and rotating parts of a generator, motor, etc.
brush	H1.7.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brush-shaped region observed when a biaxial crystal is viewed through a microscope, caused by interference between beams of polarized light.
brush	H1.8.a.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman.
brush	H1.8.b.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {the brush}. women collectively.
brush	H1.9.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clean, polish, scrub, paint, etc., with a brush.
brush	H1.10.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply or remove with a brush or brushing movement.
	exam	1	brush the crumbs off the table.
brush	H1.11.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch lightly and briefly.
brush	H1.12.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move so as to graze or touch something lightly. {~} See also {brush aside, brush off, brush up}.
brusher	sub
	head	brush
	syl	brush+er
	pos	n.
brushlike	sub
	head	brush
	or	brushy
	syl	brush+2like
	pos	adj.
brushy	sub
	head	brush
	or	brushlike
	syl	brush:y
	pos	adj.
brush	ety	C16 (dense undergrowth), C14 (cuttings of trees): from Old French broce, from Vulgar Latin bruscia (unattested) brushwood
brush	H2.1.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick growth of shrubs and small trees; scrub.
brush	H2.2.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	land covered with scrub.
brush	H2.3.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	broken or cut branches or twigs; brushwood.
brush	H2.4.
	syl	brush
	pron	<br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	wooded sparsely populated country; backwoods.
brushy	sub
	head	brush
	syl	brush:y
	pos	adj.
brush away	alt
	head	brush aside
	or	brush aside
	syl	brush a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
brush aside	0.
	or	brush away
	syl	brush a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss without consideration; disregard.
brush discharge	0.
	syl	brush dis+charge
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly luminous electrical discharge between points of high charge density when the charge density is insufficient to cause a spark or around sharp points on a highly charged conductor because of ionization of air molecules in their vicinity.
brushed	0.
	syl	brushed
	pron	<br^St>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	treated with a brushing process to raise the nap and give a softer finish.
	exam	1	brushed nylon.
	infl
	head	brush off
	syl	~
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
brush off	1.
	syl	brush off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss and ignore (a person), esp. curtly.
brushoff	infl
	head	brush off
	syl	brush+off
	pron	<1br^Sof>
	pos	n.
brush off	2.
	syl	brush off
	pron	<1br^Sof>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an abrupt dismissal or rejection.
brush turkey	0.
	syl	brush tur+key
	pos	n.
	def	any of several gallinaceous birds, esp. of New Guinea and Australia, having a black plumage: family (megapodes).
brush up	1.
	syl	brush up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to refresh one's knowledge, skill, or memory of (a subject).
brush up	2.
	syl	brush up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make (a person or oneself) tidy, clean, or neat as after a journey.
brush-up	infl
	head	brush up
	syl	brush-up.
	pos	n.
brush up	3.
	syl	brush up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	the act or an instance of tidying one's appearance (esp. in the phrase {wash and brush-up) }.
brushwood	1.
	syl	brush+wood
	pron	<1br^S2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	cut or broken-off tree branches, twigs, etc.
brushwood	2.
	syl	brush+wood
	pron	<1br^S2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {brush%2} (sense 1).
brushwork	1.
	syl	brush+work
	pron	<1br^S2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic manner of applying paint with a brush.
	exam	1	that is not Rembrandt's brushwork.
brushwork	2.
	syl	brush+work
	pron	<1br^S2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work done with a brush.
brusque	ety	C17: from French, from Italian brusco sour, rough, from Medieval Latin bruscus butcher's broom
brusque	0.
	syl	brusque
	pron	<bru:sk>, <brusk>
	pos	adj.
	def	blunt or curt in manner or speech.
brusquely	sub
	head	brusque
	syl	brusque+ly
	pos	adv.
brusqueness	sub
	head	brusque
	syl	brusque+ness
	pos	n.
Brussels	0.
	syl	Brus+sels
	pron	<1br^sLz>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Belgium, in the central part: became capital of Belgium in 1830; seat of the Common Market Commission. Pop.: 1073111 (1970). Flemish name: {Brus+sel} (#!brys$$l). French name: {Bruxelles}.
Brussels carpet	0.
	syl	Brus+sels car+pet
	pos	n.
	def	a worsted carpet with a heavy pile formed by uncut loops of wool on a linen warp.
Brussels lace	0.
	syl	Brus+sels lace
	pos	n.
	def	a fine lace with a raised or appliqu*'e design.
Brussels sprout	1.
	syl	Brus+sels sprout
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of cabbage, having a stout stem studded with budlike heads of tightly folded leaves, resembling tiny cabbages.
Brussels sprout	2.
	syl	Brus+sels sprout
	pos	n.
	def	the head of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
brut	ety	from French raw, rough, from Latin br*_utus heavy; see #7brute 
brut	0.
	syl	brut
	pron	<bru:t>, French <bryt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of champagne
	def	not sweet; dry.
brutal	1.
	syl	bru+tal
	pron	<1bru:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	cruel; vicious; savage.
brutal	2.
	syl	bru+tal
	pron	<1bru:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely honest or coarse in speech or manner.
brutal	3.
	syl	bru+tal
	pron	<1bru:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh; severe; ex?!treme.
	exam	1	brutal cold.
brutality	sub
	head	brutal
	syl	bru+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
brutally	sub
	head	brutal
	syl	bru+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
brutalise	alt
	head	brutalize
	or	brutalize
	syl	bru+tal+ise
	pron	<1bru:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
brutalize	1.
	or	brutalise
	syl	bru+tal+ize
	pron	<1bru:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become brutal.
brutalize	2.
	or	brutalise
	syl	bru+tal+ize
	pron	<1bru:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat brutally.
brutalization	sub
	head	brutalize
	or	brutalisation
	syl	bru+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
brutalisation	sub
	head	brutalize
	or	brutalization
	syl	bru+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
brute	ety	C15: from Latin br*_utus heavy, irrational; related to gravis heavy
brute	1.a.
	syl	brute
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal except man; beast; lower animal.
brute	1.b.
	syl	brute
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	brute nature.
brute	2.
	syl	brute
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a brutal person.
brute	3.
	syl	brute
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	wholly instinctive or physical (esp. in the phrases {brute strength, brute force) }.
brute	4.
	syl	brute
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without reason or intelligence.
brute	5.
	syl	brute
	pron	<bru:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	coarse and grossly sensual.
brutifies	infl
	head	brutify
	syl	bru+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
brutifying	infl
	head	brutify
	syl	bru+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
brutified	infl
	head	brutify
	syl	bru+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
brutify	0.
	syl	bru+ti+fy
	pron	<1bru:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {brutalize} (sense 1).
brutish	1.
	syl	brut+ish
	pron	<1bru:tiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a brute or brutes; animal.
brutish	2.
	syl	brut+ish
	pron	<1bru:tiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse; cruel; stupid.
brutishly	sub
	head	brutish
	syl	brut+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
brutishness	sub
	head	brutish
	syl	brut+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Lucius Junius	1.
	head	Brutus
	syl	Lu:ci:us Ju:ni:us
	pron	<1lu:S*s> <1Ju:ni*s>
	def	late 6th century #7b.c., Roman statesman who ousted the tyrant Tarquin (509) and helped found the Roman republic.
Marcus Junius	2.
	head	Brutus
	syl	Mar:cus Ju:ni:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <1Ju:ni*s>
	def	??85-42 #7b.c., Roman statesman who, with Cassius, led the conspiracy to assassinate Caesar (44): committed suicide after being defeated by Antony and Octavian (Augustus) at Philippi (42).
Bruxelles	0.
	syl	Brux+elles
	pron	<bry1sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Brussels}.
Bryansk	0.
	syl	Bry+ansk
	pron	<bri1@nsk>, Russian <brjansk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union. Pop.: 366000 (1975 est.).
Brynhild	0.
	syl	Bryn:hild
	pron	<1brinhild>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a Valkyrie won as the wife of Gunnar by Sigurd who wakes her from an enchanted sleep: corresponds to Brunhild in the
bryology	0.
	syl	bry+ol+o:gy
	pron	<brI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the study of bryophytes.
bryological	sub
	head	bryology
	syl	bry:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2brI*1loJi?!kL>
	pos	adj.
bryologist	sub
	head	bryology
	syl	bry+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
bryony	ety	Old English bry*_onia, from Latin, from Greek bru*_o?!nia 
briony	alt
	head	bryony
	or	bryony
	syl	bri:o+ny
	pron	<1brI*ni>
	pos	n.
bryonies	infl
	head	bryony
	syl	bry:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bryony	0.
	or	briony
	syl	bry:o+ny
	pron	<1brI*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several herbaceous climbing plants of the cucurbitaceous genus of Europe and N Africa. See also {black bryony, white bryony}.
bryophyte	0.
	syl	bry:o+phyte
	pron	<1brI*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the division having stems and leaves but lacking true vascular tissue and roots and reproducing by spores: includes the mosses and liverworts.
bryophytic	sub
	head	bryophyte
	syl	bry:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2brI*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
bryozoan	1.
	syl	bry:o+zo:an
	pron	<2brI*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic invertebrate animal of the phylum forming colonies of polyps each having a ciliated feeding organ (lophophore). Popular name: {sea mat}.
bryozoan	2.
	syl	bry:o+zo:an
	pron	<2brI*1z*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
bryozoan	xref
	syl	bry:o+zo:an
	pron	<2brI*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {polyzoan, ectoproct}.
Brython	ety	C19: from Welsh; see B#7riton 
Brython	0.
	syl	Bryth+on
	pron	<1briT*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Celt who speaks a Brythonic language. Compare {Goidel}.
Brythonic	1.
	syl	Bry+thon+ic
	pron	<bri1Tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	the S group of Celtic languages, consisting of Welsh, Cornish, and Breton.
Brythonic	2.
	syl	Bry+thon+ic
	pron	<bri1Tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of this group of languages.
Brythonic	xref
	syl	Bry+thon+ic
	pron	<bri1Tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Brittonic}.
Brze's'c nad Bugiem	0.
	syl	Brze*'s*'c nad Bu+giem
	pron	<1bZeSC>, <nad> <1bugjem>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for { {Brest} (sense 2)}.
BS	1.
	syl	BS
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	indicating the catalogue or publication number of the British Standards Institution
	def	British Standard(s).
BS	2.
	syl	BS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Bahamas.
bs	1.
	syl	b.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	balance sheet.
bs	2.
	syl	b.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bill of sale.
BS	0.
	syl	B.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Surgery.
bs	alt
	head	BS
	or	BS
	syl	b/s
BS	1.
	or	bs
	syl	B/S
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bags.
BS	2.
	or	bs
	syl	B/S
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bales.
BS	3.
	or	bs
	syl	B/S
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bill of sale.
BSc	0.
	syl	B.Sc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Science.
BSI	0.
	syl	BSI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Standards Institution.
BsL	0.
	syl	Bs/L
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bills of lading.
B Special	0.
	syl	B Spe+cial
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a part-time largely Protestant police force formerly functioning in Northern Ireland.
BSS	0.
	syl	B.S.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Standards Specification.
BSocSc	alt
	head	BSSc
	or	BSSc
	syl	B.Soc.Sc.
BSSc	0.
	or	BSocSc
	syl	B.S.Sc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Social Science.
BST	0.
	syl	B.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Summer Time.
Bt	0.
	syl	Bt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Baronet.
btl	0.
	syl	btl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bottle.
btry	0.
	syl	btry.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	battery.
BThU	alt
	head	btu
	or	btu
	syl	B.Th.U.
btu	0.
	or	BThU
	syl	btu
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British thermal unit. U.S. abbrev.: {BTU}
BTU	0.
	syl	B.T.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Board of Trade Unit.
bu	0.
	syl	bu.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bushel.
bub	ety	C20: perhaps from German Bube boy
bub	1.
	syl	bub
	pos	b^b; n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	fellow; youngster: used as a form of address.
bub	2.a.
	syl	bub
	pos	b^b; n.
	def	a baby.
bubs grade	2.b.
	head	bub
	syl	bubs grade.
	def	the first grade of schooling; nursery school.
bubal	ety	C15: from Latin b*_ubalus African gazelle, from Greek boubalos, from Greek bous ox
bubalis	alt
	head	bubal
	or	bubal
	syl	bu+ba+lis
	pron	<1bju:b*lis>
	pos	n.
bubal	0.
	or	bubalis
	syl	bu+bal
	pron	<1bju:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various antelopes, esp. an extinct N African variety of hartebeest.
bubaline	1.
	syl	bu+ba+line
	pron	<1bju:b*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of antelopes
	def	related to or resembling the bubal.
bubaline	2.
	syl	bu+ba+line
	pron	<1bju:b*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or relating to the buffalo.
bubble	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish bubbla, Danish boble, Dutch bobbel, all of imitative origin
bubble	1.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin film of liquid forming a hollow globule around air or a gas.
	exam	1	a soap bubble.
bubble	2.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small globule of air or a gas in a liquid or a solid, as in carbonated drinks, glass, etc.
bubble	3.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by a bubbling liquid.
bubble	4.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something lacking substance, stability, or seriousness.
bubble	5.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dome, esp. a transparent glass or plastic one.
bubble	6.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form bubbles.
bubble	7.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or flow with a gurgling sound.
bubble	8.
	syl	bub+ble
	pron	<1b^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to overflow (with excitement, anger, etc.).
bubble and squeak	0.
	syl	bub+ble and squeak
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dish of leftover boiled cabbage, potatoes, and sometimes cooked meat fried together.
bubble bath	1.
	syl	bub+ble bath
	pos	n.
	def	a powder, liquid, or crystals used to scent, soften, and foam in bath water.
bubble bath	2.
	syl	bub+ble bath
	pos	n.
	def	a bath to which such a substance has been added.
bubble car	0.
	syl	bub+ble car
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small car, often having three wheels, with a transparent bubble-shaped top.
bubble chamber	0.
	syl	bub+ble cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a device that enables the tracks of ionizing particles to be photographed as a row of bubbles in a superheated liquid. Immediately before the particles enter the chamber the pressure is reduced so that the ionized particles act as centres for small vapour bubbles.
bubble gum	0.
	syl	bub+ble gum
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chewing gum that can be blown into large bubbles.
bubbler	1.
	syl	bub+bler
	pron	<1b^bl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drinking fountain in which the water is forced in a stream from a small vertical nozzle.
bubbler	2.
	syl	bub+bler
	pron	<1b^bl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any device for bubbling gas through a liquid.
bubblier	infl
	head	bubbly
	syl	bub+bli+er
	pos	adj.
bubbliest	infl
	head	bubbly
	syl	bub+bli+est.
	pos	adj.
bubbly	1.
	syl	bub+bly
	pron	<1b^bli>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or resembling bubbles.
bubbly	2.
	syl	bub+bly
	pron	<1b^bli>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively; animated; excited.
	exam	1	a bubbly personality.
bubbly	3.
	syl	bub+bly
	pron	<1b^bli>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {champagne}.
Martin	infl
	head	Buber
	syl	Mar:tin.
	pos	n.
Buber	0.
	syl	Bu:ber
	pron	<1bu:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1965, Jewish theologian, existentialist philosopher, and scholar of Hasidism, born in Austria, whose works include (1923), (1946), and (1952).
bubo	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin bub*_o swelling, from Greek boub*_on groin, glandular swelling &- bu+bon+ic (bju$:#!b$An$Ik) adj.
buboes	infl
	head	bubo
	syl	bu:boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bubo	0.
	syl	bu:bo
	pron	<1bju:b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	inflammation and swelling of a lymph node, often with the formation of pus, esp. in the region of the armpit or groin.
bubonic plague	0.
	syl	bu+bon+ic plague
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious febrile disease characterized by chills, prostration, delirium, and formation of buboes: caused by the bite of a rat flea infected with the bacterium See also {plague}.
bubonocele	ety	C17: from Greek boub*_on groin+ k*_el*_e tumour
bubonocele	0.
	syl	bu+bon:o+cele
	pron	<bju:1bon*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an incomplete hernia in the groin; partial inguinal hernia.
Bucaramanga	0.
	syl	Bu+ca+ra+man+ga
	pron	Spanish <bu2kara1maGga>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Colombia, in the Cordillera Oriental: centre of a district growing coffee, tobacco, and cotton. Pop.: 291661 (1973).
buccal	ety	C19: from Latin bucca cheek
buccal	1.
	syl	buc+cal
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the cheek.
buccal	2.
	syl	buc+cal
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the mouth; oral.
	exam	1	buccal lesion.
buccaneer	ety	C17: from French boucanier, from boucaner to smoke meat, from Old French boucan frame for smoking meat, of Tupian origin
buccaneer	1.
	syl	buc+ca+neer
	pron	<2b^k*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pirate, esp. one who preyed on the Spanish colonies and shipping in America and the Caribbean in the 17th and 18th centuries. {~}
buccaneer	2.
	syl	buc+ca+neer
	pron	<2b^k*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	to be or act like a buccaneer.
buccinator	ety	C17: from Latin, from buccin*_are to sound the trumpet, from buccina trumpet
buccinator	0.
	syl	buc+ci+na+tor
	pron	<1b^ksi2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin muscle that compresses the cheeks and holds them against the teeth during chewing, etc.
bucentaur	ety	C17: from Italian bucentoro, of uncertain origin
bucentaur	0.
	syl	bu+cen+taur
	pron	<bju:1sentc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the state barge of Venice from which the doge and other officials dropped a ring into the sea on Ascension Day to symbolize the ceremonial marriage of the state with the Adriatic.
Bucephalus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek Boukephalos, from bous ox+ kephal*_e head
Bucephalus	0.
	syl	Bu+ceph:a+lus
	pron	<bju:1sef*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the favourite horse of Alex?!ander the Great.
John	infl
	head	Buchan
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Buchan	0.
	syl	Buch:an
	pron	<1b^k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Tweedsmuir. 1875-1940, Scottish statesman, historian, and writer of adventure stories, esp. (1915) and (1916); governor general of Canada (1935-40).
Buchanan	H1.0.
	syl	Bu+chan+an
	pron	<bju:1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Liberia with an artificial harbour constructed esp. for loading iron ore. Pop.: 11909 (1962).
James	infl
	head	Buchanan
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Buchanan	H2.0.
	syl	Bu:chan:an
	pron	<bju:1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1791-1868, 15th presi?!dent of the U.S. (1857-61).
Bucharest	0.
	syl	Bu+cha+rest
	pron	<2bu:k*1rest>, <2bju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Rumania, in the southeast. Pop.: 1565872 (1974 est.). Rumanian name: {Bucure*,sti}.
Buchenwald	0.
	syl	Buch+en+wald
	pron	German <1bu:xN2valt>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SW East Germany, near Weimar: site of a Nazi concentration camp (1937-45).
Buchmanism	ety	C20: named after Frank Buchman (1878-1961), U.S. evangelist who founded it
Buchmanism	0.
	syl	Buch+man+ism
	pron	<1bukm*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Moral Rearmament}.
Buchmanite	sub
	head	Buchmanism
	syl	Buch+man+ite
	pos	n.
Eduard	infl
	head	Buchner
	syl	E:du:ard
	pron	<1A:duart>
	pos	n.
Buchner	0.
	syl	Buch:ner
	pron	German <1bu:xn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1917, German chemist who demonstrated that alcoholic fermentation is due to the action of enzymes in the yeast: Nobel prize for chemistry 1907.
Georg	infl
	head	Buchner
	syl	Ge:org
	pron	<1gA:crk>
	pos	n.
Buchner	0.
	syl	B*"uch:ner
	pron	German <1by:*,cn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-37, German dramatist regarded as a forerunner of the Expressionists: author of (1835) and (1837).
Buchner funnel	ety	named after its inventor, E. B#7uchner 
Buchner funnel	0.
	syl	Buch:ner fun+nel
	pron	<1b^kn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a laboratory filter funnel used under reduced pressure. It consists of a shallow porcelain cylinder with a flat base perforated with small holes.
buchu	ety	C18: from a South African Bantu name
buchu	0.
	syl	bu+chu
	pron	<1bu:ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several S. African rutaceous shrubs of the genus esp. whose leaves are used as an antiseptic and diuretic.
buck	ety	Old English bucca he-goat; related to Old Norse bukkr, Old High German bock, Old Irish bocc 
buck	H1.1.a.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	def	the male of various animals including the goat, hare, kangaroo, rabbit, and reindeer.
buck	H1.1.b.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a buck antelope.
buck	H1.2.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a robust spirited young man.
buck	H1.3.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	U.S. slang, derogatory.
	def	a young male Indian or Negro.
buck	H1.4.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	an antelope or deer of either sex.
buck	H1.5.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dandy; fop.
buck	H1.6.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	def	the act of bucking.
buck	H1.7.
	syl	buck
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse or other animal
	def	to jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched.
buck	H1.8.
	syl	buck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a horse, etc.
	def	to throw (its rider) by bucking.
buck	H1.9.
	syl	buck
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to resist or oppose obstinately.
	exam	1	to buck against change;
	exam	2	to buck change.
buck	H1.10.
	syl	buck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cheer or encourage.
	exam	1	I was very bucked at passing the exam.
buck	H1.11.
	syl	buck
	pos	vb.
	usage	U.S. informal. esp. of a car
	def	to move forward jerkily; jolt.
buck	H1.12.
	syl	buck
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to charge against (something) with the head down; butt. {~} See also {buck up}.
bucker	sub
	head	buck
	syl	buck+er
	pos	n.
buck	ety	C19: of obscure origin
buck	H2.0.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	U.S. and Austral. slang.
	def	a dollar.
buck	ety	C19: short for #7sawbuck 
buck	H3.1.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	a type of vaulting horse.
buck	H3.2.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	def	a U.S. word for {sawhorse}.
buck	ety	C19: probably from buckhorn knife, placed before a player in poker to indicate that he was the next dealer
buck	H4.1.
	syl	buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	qual	Poker.
	def	a marker in the jackpot to remind the winner of some obligation when his turn comes to deal.
pass the buck	2.
	head	buck
	syl	pass the buck.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to shift blame or responsibility onto another.
Pearl S (ydenstricker) 	infl
	head	Buck
	syl	Pearl S (ydenstricker) .
	pos	b^k; n.
Buck	0.
	syl	Buck
	pos	b^k; n.
	def	1892-1973, U.S. novelist, noted particularly for her novel of Chinese life (1931): Nobel prize for literature 1938.
buck and wing	0.
	syl	buck and wing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a boisterous tap dance, derived from Negro and Irish clog dances.
buckaroo	ety	C19: variant of Spanish vaquero, from vaca cow, from Latin vacca 
buckaroo	0.
	syl	buck:a+roo
	pron	<1b^k*2ru:>, <2b^k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	a cowboy.
buckbean	0.
	syl	buck+bean
	pron	<1b^k2bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a marsh plant, with white or pink flowers: family Also called: {bogbean}.
buckboard	0.
	syl	buck+board
	pron	<1b^k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an open four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with the seat attached to a flexible board between the front and rear axles.
buckeen	ety	C18: from #7buck %1#7+ -een, from Irish -*_in, diminutive suffix
buckeen	0.
	syl	buck+een
	pron	<b^1kEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Ireland
	def	a poor young man who aspires to the habits and dress of the wealthy.
bucket	ety	C13: from Anglo-French buket, from Old English b*_uc; compare Old High German b*_uh belly, German Bauch belly
bucket	1.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	n.
	def	an open-topped roughly cylindrical container; pail.
bucket	2.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bucketful}. the amount a bucket will hold.
bucket	3.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bucket-like parts of a machine, such as the scoop on a mechanical shovel.
bucket	4.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cupped blade or bucket-like compartment on the outer circumference of a water wheel, paddle wheel, etc.
bucket	5.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a unit of storage on a direct-access device from which data can be retrieved.
kick the bucket	6.
	head	bucket
	syl	kick the bucket.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to die.
bucket	7.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry in or put into a bucket.
bucket	8.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to travel or drive fast.
bucket	9.
	syl	buck+et
	pron	<1b^kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to ride (a horse) hard without consideration.
bucket about	0.
	syl	buck+et a:bout
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Brit. esp. of a boat in a storm
	def	to toss or shake violently.
bucket down	0.
	syl	buck+et down
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of rain
	def	to fall very heavily.
bucket ladder	0.a.
	syl	buck+et lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a series of buckets that move in a continuous chain, used to dredge riverbeds, etc., or to excavate land.
bucket ladder	0.b.
	syl	buck+et lad+der
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bucket-ladder dredger.
bucket out	0.
	syl	buck+et out
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to empty out with or as if with a bucket.
bucket seat	0.
	syl	buck+et seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat in a car, aircraft, etc., having curved sides that partially enclose and support the body.
bucket shop	1.
	syl	buck+et shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an unregistered firm of stockbrokers that engages in fraudulent speculation with the funds of its clients.
bucket shop	2.
	syl	buck+et shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Chiefly Brit.
	def	any small business that cannot be relied upon to fulfil its obligations.
buckeye	0.
	syl	buck+eye
	pron	<1b^k2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American trees of the genus esp. (Ohio buckeye), having erect clusters of white or red flowers and prickly fruits: family See also {horse chestnut}.
buck fever	0.
	syl	buck fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	nervous excitement felt by inexperienced hunters at the approach of game.
buckhorn	1.
	syl	buck+horn
	pron	<1b^k2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	horn from a buck, used for knife handles, etc.
buckhorn	2.
	syl	buck+horn
	pron	<1b^k2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {buck's horn plantain}. a small Eurasian plant, having narrow leaves resembling a buck's horn: family
buckhound	0.
	syl	buck+hound
	pron	<1b^k2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a hound, smaller than a staghound, used for hunting the smaller breeds of deer, esp. fallow deer.
Buckingham	H1.0.
	syl	Buck+ing+ham
	pron	<1b^kiG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S central England, in Buckinghamshire. Pop.: 5075 (1971).
st Duke of	infl
	head	Buckingham
	syl	1st Duke of.
George Villiers	1.
	head	Buckingham
	syl	George Vil:li:ers
	def	1592-1628, English courtier and statesman; favourite of James I and Charles I: his arrogance, military incompetence, and greed increased the tensions between the King and Parliament that eventually led to the Civil War.
Buckingham	H2.2.
	syl	Buck:ing:ham
	pron	<1b^kiG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {George Vil@.li@.ers, 2nd Duke of}. 1628-87, English courtier and writer; chief minister of Charles II and member of the Cabal (1667-73).
Buckingham Palace	0.
	syl	Buck+ing+ham Pal+ace
	pos	n.
	def	the London residence of the British sovereign: built in 1703, rebuilt by John Nash in 1821-36 and partially redesigned in the early 20th century.
Buckinghamshire	0.
	syl	Buck+ing+ham+shire
	pron	<1b^kiG*m2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in SE central England, containing the Vale of Aylesbury and parts of the Chiltern Hills. Administrative centre: Aylesbury. Pop.: 512000 (1976 est.). Area: 1883 sq. km (727 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Bucks}.
buckish	0.
	syl	buck+ish
	pron	<1b^kiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	foppish; being a dandy.
buckishly	sub
	head	buckish
	syl	buck+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
buckishness	sub
	head	buckish
	syl	buck+ish+ness
	pos	n.
buckjumper	0.
	syl	buck+jump+er
	pron	<1b^k2J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an untamed horse.
buckle	ety	C14: from Old French bocle, from Latin buccula a little cheek, hence, cheek strap of a helmet, from bucca cheek
buckle	1.
	syl	buck+le
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a clasp for fastening together two loose ends, esp. of a belt or strap, usually consisting of a frame with an attached movable prong.
buckle	2.
	syl	buck+le
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental representation of a buckle, as on a shoe.
buckle	3.
	syl	buck+le
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a kink, bulge, or other distortion.
	exam	1	a buckle in a railway track.
buckle	4.
	syl	buck+le
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten or be fastened with a buckle.
buckle	5.
	syl	buck+le
	pron	<1b^kL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bend or cause to bend out of shape, esp. as a result of pressure or heat.
buckle down	0.
	syl	buck+le down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to apply oneself with determination.
	exam	1	to buckle down to a job.
buckler	ety	C13: from Old French bocler, from bocle shield boss; see #7buckle, {boss %2}
buckler	1.
	syl	buck+ler
	pron	<1b^kl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round shield worn on the forearm or held by a short handle.
buckler	2.
	syl	buck+ler
	pron	<1b^kl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of protection; defence.
buckler	3.
	syl	buck+ler
	pron	<1b^kl*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to defend.
buckler-fern	0.
	syl	buck:ler-fern
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ferns of the genus such as (broad buckler-fern): family
Buckley's chance	ety	C19: of obscure origin
Buckley's chance	0.
	syl	Buck+ley's chance
	pron	<1b^kliz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	no chance at all. Often shortened to {Buckley's}.
buckling	ety	C20: from German B*"uckling 
buckling	0.
	syl	buck+ling
	pron	<1b^kliG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {bloater}.
buckoes	infl
	head	bucko
	syl	buck:oes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bucko	0.
	syl	buck:o
	pron	<1b^k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	a young fellow: often a term of address.
buckra	ety	C18: probably from Efik mba-ka-ra master
buckra	0.
	syl	buck+ra
	pron	<1b^kr*>
	pos	n.
	usage	used contemptuously by Negroes, esp. in the southeastern U.S.
	def	a white man.
buck rarebit	alt
	head	buck rabbit
	or	buck rabbit
	syl	buck rare+bit
	pos	n.
buck rabbit	0.
	or	buck rarebit
	syl	buck rab+bit
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	Welsh rabbit with either an egg or a piece of toast on top.
buckram	ety	C14: from Old French boquerant, from Old Proven*,cal bocaran, ultimately from B#7ukhara, once an important source of textiles
buckram	1.a.
	syl	buck+ram
	pron	<1b^kr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	cotton or linen cloth stiffened with size, etc., used in lining or clothes, bookbinding, etc.
buckram	1.b.
	syl	buck+ram
	pron	<1b^kr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a buckram cover.
buckram	2.
	syl	buck+ram
	pron	<1b^kr*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	stiffness of manner.
buckrams	infl
	head	buckram
	syl	buck+rams
	pos	vb.
buckraming	infl
	head	buckram
	syl	buck+ram+ing
	pos	vb.
buckramed	infl
	head	buckram
	syl	buck+ramed.
	pos	vb.
buckram	3.
	syl	buck+ram
	pron	<1b^kr*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stiffen with buckram.
Bucks	0.
	syl	Bucks.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	b^ks
	def	Buckinghamshire.
bucksaw	0.
	syl	buck+saw
	pron	<1b^k2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a woodcutting saw having its blade set in a frame and tensioned by a turnbuckle across the back of the frame.
buckshee	ety	C20: from #7baksheesh 
buckshee	0.
	syl	buck+shee
	pron	<2b^k1SE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	without charge; free.
buckshot	ety	C15 (original sense: the distance at which a buck can be shot)
buckshot	0.
	syl	buck+shot
	pron	<1b^k2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	lead shot of large size used in shotgun shells, esp. for hunting game.
buckskin	1.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a male deer.
buckskin	2.a.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong greyish-yellow suede leather, originally made from deerskin but now usually made from sheepskin.
buckskin	2.b.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	buckskin boots.
buckskin	3.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes cap.
	def	a person wearing buckskin clothes, esp. an American soldier of the Civil War.
buckskin	4.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiffly starched cotton cloth.
buckskin	5.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong and heavy satin-woven woollen fabric.
buckskin	6.
	syl	buck+skin
	pron	<1b^k2skin>
	pos	adj.
	def	greyish-yellow.
buckskins	0.
	syl	buck+skins
	pron	<1b^k2skinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	breeches, shoes, or a suit of buckskin.
buck's turn	0.
	syl	buck's turn
	pos	n.
	def	the Australian name for a {stag party}.
buckthorn	ety	C16: from #7buck %1 (from the spiny branches, imagined as resembling antlers)+#7thorn 
buckthorn	1.
	syl	buck+thorn
	pron	<1b^k2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several thorny small-flowered shrubs of the genus esp. the Eurasian species whose berries were formerly used as a purgative: family
sea buckthorn	2.
	head	buckthorn
	syl	sea buckthorn.
	def	a thorny Eurasian shrub, growing on sea coasts and having silvery leaves and orange fruits: family
bucktooth	ety	C18: from #7buck %1 (deer)+#7tooth 
buckteeth	infl
	head	bucktooth
	syl	buck+teeth.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bucktooth	0.
	syl	buck+tooth
	pron	<1b^k2tu:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a projecting upper front tooth.
buck up	1.
	syl	buck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or cause to make haste.
buck up	2.
	syl	buck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or become more cheerful, confident, etc.
buckwheat	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch boecweite, from boeke #7beech+ weite #7wheat, from the resemblance of their seeds to beech nuts
buckwheat	1.
	syl	buck+wheat
	pron	<1b^k2wEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several polygonaceous plants of the genus esp. which has fragrant white flowers and is cultivated, esp. in the U.S., for its seeds.
buckwheat	2.
	syl	buck+wheat
	pron	<1b^k2wEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible seeds of this plant, ground into flour or used as animal fodder.
buckwheat	3.
	syl	buck+wheat
	pron	<1b^k2wEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the flour obtained from these seeds.
bucolic	ety	C16: from Latin b*_ucolicus, from Greek boukolikos, from boukolos cowherd, from bous ox
bucolic	1.
	syl	bu+col+ic
	pron	<bju:1kolik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or characteristic of the countryside or country life; rustic.
bucolic	2.
	syl	bu+col+ic
	pron	<bju:1kolik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to shepherds; pastoral.
bucolic	3.
	syl	bu+col+ic
	pron	<bju:1kolik>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	usage	also
	def	a pastoral poem, often in the form of a dialogue.
bucolic	4.
	syl	bu+col+ic
	pron	<bju:1kolik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a rustic; farmer or shepherd.
bucolically	sub
	head	bucolic
	syl	bu+1col:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Bucovina	0.
	syl	Bu+co+vi+na
	pron	<2bu:k*1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Bukovina}.
Bucuresti	0.
	syl	Bu+cu+re*,sti
	pron	<buku1rAStj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rumanian name for {Bucharest}.
bud	ety	C14 budde, of Germanic origin; compare Icelandic budda purse, Dutch buidel 
bud	H1.1.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	def	a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals.
bud	H1.2.a.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	def	a partially opened flower.
bud	H1.2.b.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	rosebud.
bud	H1.3.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	def	any small budlike outgrowth.
	exam	1	taste buds.
bud	H1.4.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	def	something small or immature.
bud	H1.5.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	def	an asexually produced outgrowth in simple organisms such as yeasts and the hydra that develops into a new individual.
in bud	6.
	head	bud
	syl	in bud.
	def	at the stage of producing buds.
nip in the bud	7.
	head	bud
	syl	nip in the bud.
	def	to put an end to (an idea, movement, etc.) in its initial stages.
buds	infl
	head	bud
	syl	buds
	pos	vb.
budding	infl
	head	bud
	syl	bud+ding
	pos	vb.
budded	infl
	head	bud
	syl	bud+ded.
	pos	vb.
bud	H1.8.
	syl	bud
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants and some animals
	def	to produce buds.
bud	H1.9.
	syl	bud
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin to develop or grow.
	exam	1	the project is budding.
bud	H1.10.
	syl	bud
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	to graft (a bud) from one plant onto another, usually by insertion under the bark.
bud	H2.0.
	syl	bud
	pos	b^d; n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {buddy} : used as a term of address.
Budapest	0.
	syl	Bu+da+pest
	pron	<2bju:d*1pest>, Hungarian <1budcpeSt>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Hungary, in the central part, on the River Danube: formed in 1873 from the towns of Buda and Pest. Traditionally Buda, the old Magyar capital, was the administrative and Pest the trade centre: suffered severely in the Russian siege of 1945 and in the unsuccessful revolt against the Communist regime (1956). Pop.: 2051354 (1974 est.).
buddha	ety	C17: from Sanskrit: awakened, from b*_odhati he awakes
buddha	1.
	syl	bud:dha
	pron	<1bud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism. (often cap.
	def	a person who has achieved a state of perfect enlightenment.
buddha	2.
	syl	bud:dha
	pron	<1bud*>
	pos	n.
	def	an image or picture of the Buddha.
the	infl
	head	Buddha
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Buddha	0.
	syl	Bud:dha
	pron	<1bud*>
	pos	n.
	def	??563-483 #7b.c., a title applied to Gautama Siddhartha, a nobleman and religious teacher of N India, regarded by his followers as the most recent rediscoverer of the path to enlightenment: the founder of Buddhism.
Buddha Gaya	infl
	head	Buddh Gaya
	or	Bodh Gaya
	syl	Bud+dha Ga:ya
	pos	n.
Bodh Gaya	infl
	head	Buddh Gaya
	or	Buddha Gaya
	syl	Bodh Ga:ya
	pos	n.
Buddh Gaya	0.
	syl	Buddh Ga:ya
	pron	<1bud> <g*1ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE India, in central Bihar: site of the sacred bo tree under which Gautama Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became the Buddha; pilgrimage centre. Pop.: 6299 (1961).
Buddhism	0.
	syl	Bud+dhism
	pron	<1budiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious teaching propagated by the Buddha and his followers, which declares that by destroying greed, hatred, and delusion, which are the causes of all suffering, man can attain perfect enlightenment. See {nirvana}. &- {#!Bud+dhist}
buddle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
buddle	1.
	syl	bud+dle
	pron	<1b^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sloping trough in which ore is washed.
buddle	2.
	syl	bud+dle
	pron	<1b^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash (ore) in a buddle.
buddleia	ety	C19: named after A. Buddle (died 1715), British botanist
buddleia	0.
	syl	bud+dle:ia
	pron	<1b^dli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental shrub of the genus esp. which has long spikes of mauve flowers and is frequently visited by butterflies: family Also called: {butterfly bush}.
buddy	ety	C19: probably a baby-talk variant (U.S.) of #7brother 
buddies	infl
	head	buddy
	syl	bud+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buddy	0.
	syl	bud+dy
	pron	<1b^di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal word for {friend}. Also (as a term of address): {bud}.
budge	ety	C16: from Old French bouger, from Vulgar Latin bullic*_are (unattested) to bubble, from Latin bull*_ire to boil, from bulla bubble
budge	H1.1.
	syl	budge
	pron	<b^J>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to move, however slightly.
	exam	1	the car won't budge.
budge	H1.2.
	syl	budge
	pron	<b^J>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to change or cause to change opinions, etc.
budge	ety	C14: from Anglo-French bogee, of obscure origin
budge	H2.0.
	syl	budge
	pron	<b^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a lambskin dressed for the fur to be worn on the outer side.
Don(ald)	infl
	head	Budge
	syl	Don(ald).
	pos	n.
Budge	0.
	syl	Budge
	pron	<b^J>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, U.S. tennis player, the first man to win the singles championships of Australia, France, and the U.S. in one year (1938).
budgerigar	ety	C19: from a native Australian language, from budgeri good+ gar cockatoo
budgerigar	0.
	syl	budg+er:i+gar
	pron	<1b^J*ri2ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small green Australian parrot, a popular cage bird that is bred in many different coloured varieties. Often shortened (informal) to {budgie}.
budget	ety	C15 (meaning: leather pouch, wallet): from Old French bougette, diminutive of bouge, from Latin bulga, of Gaulish origin; compare Old English b@alg bag
budget	1.
	syl	budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary of probable financial outlays and incomes over a specified period.
budget	2.
	syl	budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of money allocated for a specific purpose during a specified period.
budget	3.
	syl	budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stock, quantity, or supply.
budget	4.
	syl	budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter or provide for in a budget.
budget	5.
	syl	budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plan the expenditure of (money, time, etc.).
budget	6.
	syl	budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a budget.
Budgethe	infl
	head	Budget
	syl	Budg+ethe.
	pos	n.
Budget	0.
	syl	Budg+et
	pron	<1b^Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimate of British government expenditures and revenues for the ensuing fiscal year presented annually to the House of Commons by the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
budget account	1.
	syl	bud+get ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	an account with a department store, etc., enabling a customer to make monthly payments to cover his past and future purchases.
budget account	2.
	syl	bud+get ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	a bank account for paying household bills, being credited with regular or equal monthly payments from the customer's current account.
budgie	0.
	syl	budg:ie
	pron	<1b^Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {budgerigar}.
bud scale	0.
	syl	bud scale
	pos	n.
	def	one of the hard protective sometimes hairy or resinous specialized leaves surrounding the buds of certain plants, such as the rhododendron.
Budweis	0.
	syl	Bud+weis
	pron	<1butvIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {*vCesk*'e Bud*vejovice}.
Buenaventura	0.
	syl	Bue+na+ven+tu+ra
	pron	Spanish <2bwAna$BAn1tura>
	pos	n.
	def	a major port in W Colombia, on the Pacific coast. Pop.: 115770 (1973).
Buena Vista	0.
	syl	Bue+na Vis+ta
	pron	Spanish <1bwAna> <1vista>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE Mexico, near Saltillo: site of the defeat of the Mexicans by U.S. forces (1847).
Maria	infl
	head	Bueno
	syl	Ma:ri:a.
	pron	<ma1ria>
	pos	n.
Bueno	0.
	syl	Bue:no
	pron	Portuguese <1bwAnu>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1939, Brazilian tennis player.
Buenos Aires	0.
	syl	Bue+nos Ai:res
	pron	<1bwAnos> <1Iriz>, Spanish <1bwAnos> <1IrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Argentina, a major port and industrial city on the R*'io de la Plata estuary: became capital in 1880; university (1821). Pop.: 2976000 (1974 est.).
BUF	0.
	syl	B.U.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	British Union of Fascists.
buff	ety	C16: from Old French buffle, from Old Italian bufalo, from Late Latin b*_ufalus #7buffalo 
buff	H1.1.a.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	def	a soft thick flexible undyed leather made chiefly from the skins of buffalo, oxen, and elk.
buff	H1.1.b.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a buff coat.
buff	H1.2.a.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	def	a dull yellow or yellowish-brown colour.
buff	H1.2.b.
	syl	buff
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	buff paint.
buff	H1.3.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	def	Also called: {buffer}.
buff	H1.3.a.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	def	a cloth or pad of material used for polishing an object.
buff	H1.3.b.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	def	a flexible disc or wheel impregnated with a fine abrasive for polishing metals, etc., with a power tool.
buff	H1.4.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one's bare skin (esp. in the phrase {in the buff) }.
buff	H1.5.
	syl	buff
	pos	vb.
	def	to clean or polish (a metal, floor, shoes, etc.) with a buff.
buff	H1.6.
	syl	buff
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the grain surface of (a leather).
buff	ety	C15: back formation from #7buffet %2
buff	H2.1.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deaden the force of.
buff	H2.2.
	syl	buff
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a blow or buffet (now only in the phrase {blind man's buff) }.
buff	ety	C20: originally: an enthusiastic fire-watcher, from the buff-coloured uniforms worn by volunteer firemen in New York City
buff	H3.0.
	syl	buff
	pos	b^f; n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an expert on or devotee of a given subject.
	exam	1	a cheese buff.
buffalo	ety	C16: from Italian bufalo, from Late Latin b*_ufalus, alteration of Latin b*_ubalus; see #7bubal 
buffaloes	infl
	head	buffalo
	syl	buf+fa+loes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buffalos	infl
	head	buffalo
	or	buffalo
	syl	buf+fa+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buffalo	infl
	or	buffalos
	syl	buf+fa+lo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buffalo	1.
	syl	buf+fa+lo
	pron	<1b^f*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Cape buffalo}. a member of the cattle tribe, mostly found in game reserves in southern and eastern Africa and having upward-curving horns.
buffalo	2.
	syl	buf+fa+lo
	pron	<1b^f*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {water buffalo}.
buffalo	3.
	syl	buf+fa+lo
	pron	<1b^f*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for { {bison} (sense 1)}.
buffalo	4.
	syl	buf+fa+lo
	pron	<1b^f*2l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	often passive
	def	to confuse.
buffalo	5.
	syl	buf+fa+lo
	pron	<1b^f*2l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to intimidate or overawe.
Buffalo	0.
	syl	Buf+fa+lo
	pron	<1b^f*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W New York State, at the E end of Lake Erie. Pop.: 425101 (1973 est.).
Buffalo Bill	0.
	syl	Buf:fa:lo Bill
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of 1846-1917, U.S. showman who toured Europe and the U.S. with his famous
buffalo fish	0.
	syl	buf+fa+lo fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of several freshwater North American hump-backed cyprinoid fishes of the genus family (suckers).
buffalo gnat	0.
	syl	buf+fa+lo gnat
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small North American blood-sucking dipterous insects of the genus and related genera: family Also called: {black fly}.
buffalo grass	1.
	syl	buf+fa+lo grass
	pos	n.
	def	a short grass, growing on the dry plains of the central U.S.
buffalo grass	2.
	syl	buf+fa+lo grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a grass, introduced from North America.
buffer	ety	C19: from #7buff %2
buffer	H1.1.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of spring-loaded steel pads attached at both ends of railway vehicles and at the end of a railway track to reduce shock due to contact.
buffer	H1.2.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that lessens shock or protects from damaging impact, circumstances, etc.
buffer	H1.3.a.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ionic compound, usually a salt of a weak acid or base, added to a solution to resist changes in its acidity or alkalinity and thus stabilize its pH.
buffer	H1.3.b.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {buffer solution}. a solution containing such a compound.
buffer	H1.4.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a memory device for temporarily storing data.
buffer	H1.5.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an isolating circuit used to minimize the reaction between a driving and a driven circuit.
buffer	H1.6.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {buffer state}.
buffer	H1.7.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to add a buffer to (a solution).
buffer	H2.1.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device used to shine, polish, etc.; buff.
buffer	H2.2.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses such a device.
buffer	ety	C18: perhaps from Middle English buffer stammerer
buffer	H3.0.
	syl	buff+er
	pron	<1b^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a stupid or bumbling man (esp. in the phrase {old buffer}) .
buffer state	0.
	syl	buff+er state
	pos	n.
	def	a small and usually neutral state between two rival powers.
buffet	ety	C18: from French, of unknown origin
buffet	H1.1.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1bufA>
	pos	n.
	def	a counter where light refreshments are served.
buffet	H1.2.a.
	syl	buf+fet
	pos	n.
	def	a meal at which guests help themselves from a number of dishes and often eat standing up.
buffet	H1.2.b.
	syl	buf+fet
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a buffet lunch.
buffet	H1.3.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fit>, <1bufA>
	pos	n.
	def	a sideboard, esp. of the 16th or 17th century.
buffet	H1.4.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a kind of low stool, pouffe, or hassock.
buffet	ety	C13: from Old French buffeter, from buffet a light blow, from buffe, of imitative origin
buffets	infl
	head	buffet
	syl	buf+fets
	pos	vb.
buffeting	infl
	head	buffet
	syl	buf+fet+ing
	pos	vb.
buffeted	infl
	head	buffet
	syl	buf+fet+ed.
	pos	vb.
buffet	H2.1.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock against or about; batter.
	exam	1	the wind buffeted the boat.
buffet	H2.2.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit, esp. with the fist; cuff.
buffet	H2.3.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force (one's way), as through a crowd.
buffet	H2.4.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to struggle; battle.
buffet	H2.5.
	syl	buf+fet
	pron	<1b^fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow, esp. with a fist or hand.
buffeter	sub
	head	buffet
	syl	buf+fet+er
	pos	n.
Bernard	infl
	head	Buffet
	syl	Ber:nard
	pron	<ber1na:r>
	pos	n.
Buffet	0.
	syl	Buf:fet
	pron	French <by1fe>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, French painter and engraver. His works are characterized by sombre tones and thin angular forms.
buffet car	0.
	syl	buf+fet car
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a railway coach where light refreshments are served.
buffing wheel	0.
	syl	buff+ing wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel covered with a soft material, such as lamb's wool or leather, used for shining and polishing. Also called: {buff wheel}.
bufflehead	ety	C17 buffle from obsolete buffle wild ox (see #7buff %1)#7, referring to the duck's head
bufflehead	0.
	syl	buf:fle+head
	pron	<1b^fL2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a small North American diving duck, (or the male has black-and-white plumage and a fluffy head. Also called: {butterball}.
buffo	ety	C18: from Italian (adj.): comic, from buffo (n.) #7buffoon 
buffo	1.
	syl	buf+fo
	pron	<1buf*u>, Italian <1buffo>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Italian opera of the 18th century
	def	a comic part, esp. one for a bass.
buffo	2.
	syl	buf+fo
	pron	<1buf*u>, Italian <1buffo>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {buffo bass, bas+so buf+fo} #!basso #!buffo). a bass singer who performs such a part.
Georges Louis Leclerc	infl
	head	Buffon
	syl	Georges Louis Le:clerc
	pron	<ZcrZ>, <lwi> <l*1kle:r>
	pos	n.
Comte de	infl
	head	Buffon
	syl	Comte de.
	pos	n.
Buffon	0.
	syl	Buf:fon
	pron	French <by1f?~c>, <lwi> <l*1kle:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1707-88, French encyclopedist of natural history; principal author of (36 vols., 1749-89), containing the (1777), which foreshadowed later theories of evolution.
buffoon	ety	C16: from French bouffon, from Italian buffone, from Medieval Latin b*_uf*_o, from Latin: toad
buffoon	1.
	syl	buf+foon
	pron	<b*1fu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who amuses others by ridicu?!lous or odd behaviour, jokes, etc.
buffoon	2.
	syl	buf+foon
	pron	<b*1fu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish person.
bug	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old English budda beetle
bug	H1.1.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	def	any insect of the order esp. any of the suborder having piercing and sucking mouthparts specialized as a beak (rostrum). See also {assassin bug, bedbug, chinch bug}.
bug	H1.2.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any insect, such as the June bug or the Croton bug.
bug	H1.3.a.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	def	a microorganism, esp. a bacterium, that produces disease.
bug	H1.3.b.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	def	a disease, esp. a stomach infection, caused by a microorganism.
bug	H1.4.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an obsessive idea, hobby, etc.; craze.
bug	H1.5.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an error or fault, as in a machine or system.
bug	H1.6.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a concealed microphone used for recording conversations, as in spying.
bug	H1.7.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	usage	U.S. in poker
	def	a joker used as an ace or wild card to complete a straight or flush.
bugs	infl
	head	bug
	syl	bugs
	pos	vb.
bugging	infl
	head	bug
	syl	bug+ging
	pos	vb.
bugged	infl
	head	bug
	syl	bugged.
	pos	vb.
bug	H1.8.
	syl	bug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to irritate; bother.
bug	H1.9.
	syl	bug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to conceal a microphone in (a room, etc.).
bug	H1.10.
	syl	bug
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	U.S. of eyes
	def	to protrude.
bug	ety	C14 bugge, perhaps from Middle Welsh bwg ghost. See also #7bugbear, bugaboo 
bug	H2.0.
	syl	bug
	pos	b^g; n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an evil spirit or spectre; hobgoblin.
Bug	0.
	syl	Bug
	qual	Russian
	def	buk)
Bug	1.
	syl	Bug
	qual	Russian
	def	Also called: {Southern Bug}. a river in the SW Soviet Union, rising in the W Ukraine and flowing southeast to the Dnieper estuary and the Black Sea. Length: 853 km (530 miles).
Bug	2.
	syl	Bug
	qual	Russian
	def	Also called: {Western Bug}. a river in E central Europe, rising in the Soviet Union in the SW Ukraine and flowing northwest to the River Vistula in Poland, forming part of the border between Poland and the Soviet Union. Length: 724 km (450 miles).
bugaboo	ety	C18: probably of Celtic origin; compare Cornish buccaboo the devil
bugaboos	infl
	head	bugaboo
	syl	bug:a+boos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bugaboo	0.
	syl	bug:a+boo
	pron	<1b^g*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary source of fear; bugbear; bogey.
Buganda	0.
	syl	Bu+gan+da
	pron	<bu1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a federated state of Uganda: a powerful Bantu kingdom from the 17th century. Capital: Kampala. Pop.: 2667332 (1969). Area: about 66304 sq. km (25600 sq. miles).
bugbane	0.
	syl	bug+bane
	pron	<1b^g2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several ranunculaceous plants of the genus esp. of Europe, whose flowers are reputed to repel insects.
bugbear	ety	C16: from #7bug %2#7+{bear %2;} compare #7bugaboo 
bugbear	1.
	syl	bug+bear
	pron	<1b^g2be*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that causes obsessive fear or anxiety.
bugbear	2.
	syl	bug+bear
	pron	<1b^g2be*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in English folklore
	def	a goblin said to eat naughty children and thought to be in the form of a bear.
bugger	ety	C16: from Old French bougre, from Medieval Latin Bulgarus Bulgarian; from the condemnation of the Eastern Orthodox Bulgarians as heretics
bugger	1.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises buggery.
bugger	2.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a person or thing considered to be contemptible, unpleasant, or difficult.
bugger	3.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a humorous or affectionate term for a man or child.
	exam	1	a silly old bugger;
	exam	2	a friendly little bugger.
bugger all	4.
	head	bugger
	syl	bugger all.
	qual	Slang.
	def	nothing.
bugger	5.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to practise buggery (with).
bugger	6.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to ruin, complicate, or frustrate.
bugger	7.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to tire; weary.
	exam	1	he was absolutely buggered.
bugger	8.
	syl	bug+ger
	pron	<1b^g*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance or disappointment.
bugger around	alt
	head	bugger about
	or	bugger about
	syl	bug+ger a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
bugger about	1.
	or	bugger around
	syl	bug+ger a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to fool about and waste time.
bugger about	2.
	or	bugger around
	syl	bug+ger a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to create difficulties or complications for (a person).
bugger off	0.
	syl	bug+ger off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang. (intr., adv.
	def	to go away; depart.
buggery	0.
	syl	bug+ger:y
	pron	<1b^g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	anal intercourse between a man and another man, a woman, or an animal. Compare {sodomy}.
buggy	ety	C18: of unknown origin
buggies	infl
	head	buggy
	syl	bug+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buggy	H1.1.
	syl	bug+gy
	pron	<1b^gi>
	pos	n.
	def	a light horse-drawn carriage having either four wheels (esp. in the U.S.) or two wheels (esp. in Britain and India).
buggy	H1.2.
	syl	bug+gy
	pron	<1b^gi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {beach buggy}.
buggy	H1.3.
	syl	bug+gy
	pron	<1b^gi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {baby buggy}.
buggier	infl
	head	buggy
	syl	bug+gi+er
	pos	adj.
buggiest	infl
	head	buggy
	syl	bug+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
buggy	H2.1.
	syl	bug+gy
	pron	<1b^gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with bugs.
buggy	H2.2.
	syl	bug+gy
	pron	<1b^gi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	insane.
bugginess	sub
	head	buggy
	syl	bug+gi+ness
	pos	n.
bughouse	ety	C20: from #7bug%1+ (#7mad) #7house 
bughouse	1.
	syl	bug+house
	pron	<1b^g2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Offensive slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a mental hospital or asylum.
bughouse	2.
	syl	bug+house
	pron	<1b^g2haus>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Offensive slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	insane; crazy.
bugle	ety	C14: short for bugle horn ox horn (musical instrument), from Old French bugle, from Latin b*_uculus young bullock, from b*_os ox
bugle	H1.1.
	syl	bu+gle
	pron	<1bju:gL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a brass instrument similar to the cornet but usually without valves: used for military fanfares, signal calls, etc.
bugle	H1.2.
	syl	bu+gle
	pron	<1bju:gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play or sound (on) a bugle.
bugler	sub
	head	bugle
	syl	bu+gler
	pos	n.
bugle	ety	C13: from Late Latin bugula, of un?!certain origin
bugle	H2.0.
	syl	bu+gle
	pron	<1bju:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian plants of the genus esp. having small blue or white flowers: family (labiates). Also called: {bugleweed}. See also {ground pine}.
bugle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
bugle	H3.0.
	syl	bu+gle
	pron	<1bju:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tubular glass or plastic bead sewn onto clothes for decoration.
bugleweed	1.
	syl	bu:gle+weed
	pron	<1bju:gL2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {water horehound}. any aromatic plant of the genus having small whitish or pale blue flowers: family (labiates). See also {gipsywort}.
bugleweed	2.
	syl	bu:gle+weed
	pron	<1bju:gL2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bugle%2}.
bugloss	ety	C15: from Latin b*_ugl*_ossa, from Greek bougl*_ossos ox-tongued, from b*_os ox+ gl*_ossa tongue
bugloss	0.
	syl	bu+gloss
	pron	<1bju:glos>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hairy Eurasian boraginaceous plants of the genera and esp. having clusters of blue flowers. See also {viper's bugloss}.
bugong	0.
	syl	bu+gong
	pron	<1bu:goG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bogong}.
buhl	0.
	syl	buhl
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {boulle}.
buhrstone	ety	C18 burr, perhaps identical to {#7burr %1} (alluding to roughness)
burstone	infl
	head	buhrstone
	or	burrstone
	syl	bur+stone
	pron	<1bR:2st*un>
	pos	n.
burrstone	infl
	head	buhrstone
	or	burstone
	syl	burr+stone
	pron	<1bR:2st*un>
	pos	n.
buhrstone	1.
	syl	buhr+stone
	pron	<1bR:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard tough rock containing silica, fossils, and cavities, formerly used as a grindstone.
buhrstone	2.
	syl	buhr+stone
	pron	<1bR:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a grindstone or millstone made of this rock.
buibui	ety	from Swahili
buibui	0.
	syl	bu:i+bu:i
	pron	<1bui1bui>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of black cloth worn as a shawl by Muslim women, esp. on the E African coast.
build	ety	Old English byldan; related to bylda farmer, bold building, Old Norse b*_ol farm, dwelling; see {#7bower %1}
builds	infl
	head	build
	syl	builds
	pos	vb.
building	infl
	head	build
	syl	build+ing
	pos	vb.
built	infl
	head	build
	syl	built.
	pos	vb.
build	1.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, construct, or form by joining parts or materials.
	exam	1	to build a house.
build	2.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be a builder by profession.
build	3.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order the building of.
	exam	1	the government builds most of our hospitals.
build	4.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to base; found.
	exam	1	his theory was not built on facts.
build	5.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish and develop.
	exam	1	it took ten years to build a business.
build	6.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make in a particular way or for a particular purpose.
	exam	1	the car was not built for speed.
build	7.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to increase in intensity.
	exam	1	the wind was building.
build	8.a.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	def	to add cards to each other to form (a sequence or set).
build	8.b.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to add to the layout of cards on the table from one's hand.
build	9.
	syl	build
	pron	<bild>
	pos	n.
	def	physical form, figure, or proportions.
	exam	1	a man with an athletic build.
builder	1.
	syl	build+er
	pron	<1bild*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who builds, esp. one who contracts for and supervises the construction or repair of buildings.
builder	2.
	syl	build+er
	pron	<1bild*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to a soap or detergent as a filler or abrasive.
build in	0.
	syl	build in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to incorporate or construct as an integral part.
	exam	1	to build in safety features.
building	1.
	syl	build+ing
	pron	<1bildiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something built with a roof and walls, such as a house or factory.
building	2.
	syl	build+ing
	pron	<1bildiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, business, occupation, or art of building houses, boats, etc.
building and loan association	0.
	syl	build+ing and loan as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {building society}.
building line	0.
	syl	build+ing line
	pos	n.
	def	the boundary line along a street beyond which buildings must not project.
building society	0.
	syl	build+ing so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a cooperative banking enterprise financed by deposits on which interest is paid and from which mortgage loans are advanced on homes and real estate. U.S. equivalents: {savings and loan association, building and loan association, cooperative bank}.
build into	0.
	syl	build in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) a definite part of (a contract, agreement, etc.).
build up	1.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct gradually, systematically, and in stages.
build up	2.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to increase or strengthen, esp. by degrees.
	exam	1	the murmur built up to a roar.
build up	3.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve the health or physique of (a person).
build up	4.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cover (an area) with buildings.
build up	5.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a person, enterprise, etc.) to become better known; publicize.
	exam	1	they built several actresses up into stars.
build up	6.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	progressive increase in number, size, etc..
	exam	1	the build-up of industry.
build up	7.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	extravagant publicity or praise, esp. in the form of a campaign.
build up	8.
	syl	build up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Military.
	def	the process of attaining the required strength of forces and equipment, esp. prior to an operation.
built	0.
	syl	built
	pron	<bilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {build}.
built-in	1.
	syl	built-in
	pos	adj.
	def	made or incorporated as an integral part.
	exam	1	a built-in cupboard;
	exam	2	a built-in escape clause.
built-in	2.
	syl	built-in
	pos	adj.
	def	essential; inherent. {~}
built-in	3.
	syl	built-in
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a built-in cupboard.
built-up	1.
	syl	built-up
	pos	adj.
	def	having many buildings (esp. in the phrase {built-up area) }.
built-up	2.
	syl	built-up
	pos	adj.
	def	increased by the addition of parts.
	exam	1	built-up heels.
Buitenzorg	0.
	syl	Bui+ten+zorg
	pron	Dutch <1b@ojt*n2zcrx>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Bogor}.
Bujumbura	0.
	syl	Bu+jum+bu+ra
	pron	<2bu:J*m1bu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Burundi, a port at the NE end of Lake Tanganyika. Pop.: 78810 (1970 est.). Former name: {Usumbura}.
Bukavu	0.
	syl	Bu+ka+vu
	pron	<bu:1ka:vu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Za*"@ire, on Lake Kivu: commercial and industrial centre. Pop.: 181774 (1974 est.). Former name (until 1966): {Costermansville}.
Bokhara	alt
	head	Bukhara
	or	Bukhara
	syl	Bo+kha+ra
	pron	<bu1xa:r*>
	pos	n.
Bukhara	1.
	or	Bokhara
	syl	Bu+kha+ra
	pron	<bu1xa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in W Uzbekistan: capital of the former emirate of Bukhara. Pop.: 139000 (1975 est.).
Bukhara	2.
	or	Bokhara
	syl	Bu+kha+ra
	pron	<bu1xa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former emirate of central Asia: a powerful kingdom and centre of Islam; became a territory of the Soviet Union (1920) and was divided between the Uzbek, Tadzhik, and Turkmen SSRs.
Bokhara rug	alt
	head	Bukhara rug
	or	Bukhara rug
	syl	Bo+kha+ra rug
	pos	n.
Bukhara rug	0.
	or	Bokhara rug
	syl	Bu+kha+ra rug
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of rug, typically having a black-and-white geometrical pattern on a reddish ground.
Nikolai Ivanovich	infl
	head	Bukharin
	syl	Ni:ko:lai I:va:no:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <i1van*viC>
	pos	n.
Bukharin	0.
	syl	Bu:kha:rin
	pron	Russian <bu1xarin>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1938, Soviet Bolshevik leader: executed in one of Stalin's purges.
Bucovina	alt
	head	Bukovina
	or	Bukovina
	syl	Bu+co+vi+na
	pron	<2bu:k*1vEn*>
	pos	n.
Bukovina	0.
	or	Bucovina
	syl	Bu+ko+vi+na
	pron	<2bu:k*1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E central Europe, part of the NE Carpathians: the north was seized by the Soviet Union (1940) and later became part of the Ukrainian SSR; the south remained Rumanian.
Bul	ety	from Hebrew b*_ul, of Canaanite origin
Bul	0.
	syl	Bul
	pron	<bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth month of the Old Hebrew calendar, corresponding to Heshvan of the Babylonian or post-exilic Jewish calendar: a period from mid-October to mid-November.
bul	0.
	syl	bul.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bulletin.
Bulawayo	0.
	syl	Bu+la+wa+yo
	pron	<2bul*1wA*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Rhodesia founded (1893) on the site of the kraal of Lobengula, the last Matabele king; the country's main industrial centre. Pop.: 307000 (1973 est.).
bulb	ety	C16: from Latin bulbus, from Greek bolbos onion
bulb	1.
	syl	bulb
	pos	b^lb; n.
	def	a rounded organ of vegetative reproduction in plants such as the tulip and onion: a flattened stem bearing a central shoot surrounded by fleshy nutritive inner leaves and thin brown outer leaves. Compare {corm}.
bulb	2.
	syl	bulb
	pos	b^lb; n.
	def	a plant, such as a hyacinth or daffodil, that grows from a bulb.
bulb	3.
	syl	bulb
	pos	b^lb; n.
	def	See {light bulb}.
bulb	4.
	syl	bulb
	pos	b^lb; n.
	def	a rounded part of an instrument such as a syringe or thermometer.
bulb	5.
	syl	bulb
	pos	b^lb; n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a rounded expansion of a cylindrical organ or part, such as the medulla oblongata.
bulb	6.
	syl	bulb
	pos	b^lb; n.
	def	Also called: {bulbous bow}. a bulbous protuberance at the forefoot of a ship to reduce turbulence.
bulbar	0.
	syl	bulb+ar
	pron	<1b^lb*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly anatomy.
	def	of or relating to a bulb, esp. the medulla oblongata.
bulbiferous	0.
	syl	bulb+if+er+ous
	pron	<b^l1bif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	producing bulbs.
bulbil	ety	C19: from New Latin bulbillus, from Latin bulbus #7bulb 
bulbel	alt
	head	bulbil
	or	bulbil
	syl	bul+bel
	pos	n.
bulbil	1.
	or	bulbel
	syl	bul+bil
	pron	<1b^lbil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bulblike organ of vegetative reproduction growing in leaf axils or on flower stalks of plants such as the onion and tiger lily.
bulbil	2.
	or	bulbel
	syl	bul+bil
	pron	<1b^lbil>
	pos	n.
	def	any small bulb of a plant.
bulbaceous	alt
	head	bulbous
	or	bulbous
	syl	bul+ba+ceous
	pron	<b^l1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
bulbous	1.
	or	bulbaceous
	syl	bulb+ous
	pron	<1b^lb*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a bulb; swollen; bulging.
bulbous	2.
	or	bulbaceous
	syl	bulb+ous
	pron	<1b^lb*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing from or bearing bulbs.
bulbously	sub
	head	bulbous
	or	bulbaceously
	syl	bulb+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
bulbaceously	sub
	head	bulbous
	or	bulbously
	syl	bul+1ba+ceous+ly
	pos	adv.
bulbul	ety	C18: via Persian from Arabic
bulbul	1.
	syl	bul+bul
	pron	<1bulbul>
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the family of tropical Africa and Asia, having brown plumage and, in many species, a distinct crest.
bulbul	2.
	syl	bul+bul
	pron	<1bulbul>
	pos	n.
	def	a songbird, taken to be the nightingale, often mentioned in Persian poetry.
Bulg	0.
	syl	Bulg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bulgaria(n).
Nikolai Aleksandrovich	infl
	head	Bulganin
	syl	Ni:ko:lai A:le:ksan:dro:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <ali1ksandr*viC>
	pos	n.
Bulganin	0.
	syl	Bul:ga:nin
	pron	Russian <bul1ganin>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1975, Soviet statesman and military leader; chairman of the council of ministers (1955-58).
Bulgar	1.
	syl	Bul+gar
	pron	<1b^lga:>, <1bul->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of non-Indo-European peoples that settled in SE Europe in the late 7th century #7a.d. and adopted the language and culture of their Slavonic subjects.
Bulgar	2.
	syl	Bul+gar
	pron	<1b^lga:>, <1bul->
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for a {Bulgarian}.
Bulgaria	0.
	syl	Bul+gar:i:a
	pron	<b^l1ge*ri*>, <bul->
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula on the Black Sea: under Turkish rule from 1395 until 1878; became an independent kingdom in 1908 and a republic in 1946; consists chiefly of the Danube valley in the north, the Balkan Mountains in the central part, separated from the Rhodope Mountains of the south by the valley of the Maritsa River. Language: Bulgarian. Currency: lev. Capital: Sofia. Pop.: 8678000 (1974 est.). Area: 110911 sq. km (42823 sq. miles).
Bulgarian	1.
	syl	Bul+gar+i:an
	pron	<b^l1ge*ri*n>, <bul->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Bulgaria, its people, or their language.
Bulgarian	2.
	syl	Bul+gar+i:an
	pron	<b^l1ge*ri*n>, <bul->
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Bulgaria, belonging to the S Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family.
Bulgarian	3.
	syl	Bul+gar+i:an
	pron	<b^l1ge*ri*n>, <bul->
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Bulgaria.
bulge	ety	C13: from Old French bouge, from Latin bulga bag, probably of Gaulish origin
bulge	1.
	syl	bulge
	pron	<b^lJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling or an outward curve.
bulge	2.
	syl	bulge
	pron	<b^lJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden increase in number or volume, esp. of population.
bulge	3.
	syl	bulge
	pron	<b^lJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the projecting part of an army's front line; salient.
bulge	4.
	syl	bulge
	pron	<b^lJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to swell outwards.
bulgingly	sub
	head	bulge
	syl	bulg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
bulgy	sub
	head	bulge
	syl	bulg:y
	pos	adj.
bulginess	sub
	head	bulge
	syl	bulg:i+ness
	pos	n.
Battle of the	infl
	head	Bulge
	syl	Battle of the.
	pos	n.
Bulge	0.
	syl	Bulge
	pron	<b^lJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in World War II
	def	the final major German counteroffensive in 1944 when the Allied forces were pushed back into NE Belgium: the Germans were repulsed by Jan. 1945.
bulimia	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek boulimia, from bous ox+ limos hunger
bulimia	0.
	syl	bu+lim:i:a
	pron	<bju:1limi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pathologically insatiable hunger, esp. when caused by a brain lesion.
bulk	ety	C15: from Old Norse bulki cargo
bulk	1.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	volume, size, or magnitude, esp. when great.
bulk	2.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	the main part.
	exam	1	the bulk of the work is repetitious.
bulk	3.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	a large body, esp. of a person.
	exam	1	he eased his bulk out of the chair.
bulk	4.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	unpackaged cargo or goods.
bulk	5.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	a ship's cargo or hold.
bulk	6.a.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	the thickness of a number of sheets of paper or cardboard.
bulk	6.b.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	the thickness of a book excluding its covers.
bulk	7.a.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	def	in large quantities.
bulk	7.b.
	syl	bulk
	pos	b^lk; n.
	usage	of a cargo, etc.
	def	unpackaged.
bulk	8.
	syl	bulk
	pos	vb.
	def	to cohere or cause to cohere in a mass.
bulk	9.
	syl	bulk
	pos	vb.
	def	to place, hold, or transport (several cargoes of goods) in bulk.
bulk large	10.
	head	bulk
	syl	bulk large.
	def	to be or seem important or prominent.
	exam	1	the problem bulked large in his mind.
bulkhead	0.
	syl	bulk+head
	pron	<1b^lk2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any upright wall-like partition in a vessel.
bulk modulus	0.
	syl	bulk mod:u+lus
	pos	n.
	def	a coefficient of elasticity of a substance equal to the ratio of the applied stress to the resulting fractional change in volume (d in a specified reference state (d is the {bulk strain) }. Symbol.
	exam	1	K
bulk up	0.
	syl	bulk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to increase or cause to increase in size or importance.
bulkier	infl
	head	bulky
	syl	bulk:i+er
	pos	adj.
bulkiest	infl
	head	bulky
	syl	bulk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bulky	0.
	syl	bulk:y
	pron	<1b^lki>
	pos	adj.
	def	very large and massive, esp. so as to be unwieldy.
bulkily	sub
	head	bulky
	syl	bulk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bulkiness	sub
	head	bulky
	syl	bulk:i+ness
	pos	n.
bull	ety	Old English bula, from Old Norse boli; related to Middle Low German bulle, Middle Dutch bolle 
bull	H1.1.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	any male bovine animal, esp. one that is sexually mature. Related adj.: {taurine}.
bull	H1.2.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	the uncastrated adult male of any breed of domestic cattle.
bull	H1.3.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of various other animals including the elephant and whale.
bull	H1.4.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large, strong, or aggressive person.
bull	H1.5.a.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	a speculator who buys in anticipation of rising prices in order to make a profit on resale.
bull	H1.5.b.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a bull market.
	def	Compare { {bear%2} (sense 5)}.
bull	H1.6.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {bull's-eye} (senses 1, 2).
bull	H1.7.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {bullshit}.
bull	H1.8.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bulldog, bull terrier}.
a bull in a china shop	9.
	head	bull
	syl	a bull in a china shop.
	def	a clumsy person.
bull	H1.10.a.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	to pass time talking lightly.
bull	H1.10.b.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	to boast or exaggerate.
take the bull by the horns	11.
	head	bull
	syl	take the bull by the horns.
	def	to face and tackle a difficulty without shirking.
bull	H1.12.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	adj.
	def	male; masculine.
	exam	1	a bull elephant.
bull	H1.13.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	adj.
	def	large; strong.
bull	H1.14.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise or attempt to raise the price or prices of (a stock market or a security) by speculative buying.
bull	H1.15.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to talk lightly or foolishly.
bull	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
bull	H2.0.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	a ludicrously self-contradictory or inconsistent statement. Also called: {Irish bull}.
bull	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin bulla seal attached to a bull, from Latin: round object
bull	H3.0.
	syl	bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal document issued by the pope, written in antiquated characters and often sealed with a leaden bulla.
the	infl
	head	Bull
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bull	H1.0.
	syl	Bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Taurus, the second sign of the zodiac.
John	1.
	head	Bull
	syl	John.
	def	1563-1628, English composer and organist.
Bull	H2.2.
	syl	Bull
	pron	<bul>
	pos	n.
	def	See {John Bull}.
bull	0.
	syl	bull.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	bulletin.
bulla	ety	C19: from Latin: round object, bubble
bullae	infl
	head	bulla
	syl	bul+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bulla	1.
	syl	bul+la
	pron	<1bul*>, <1b^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaden seal affixed to a papal bull, having a representation of Saints Peter and Paul on one side and the name of the reigning pope on the other.
bulla	2.
	syl	bul+la
	pron	<1bul*>, <1b^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman rounded metal or leather box containing an amulet, worn around the neck.
bulla	3.
	syl	bul+la
	pron	<1bul*>, <1b^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another word for { {blister} (sense 1)}.
bullace	ety	C14: from Old French beloce, from Medieval Latin bolluca, perhaps of Gaulish origin
bullace	0.
	syl	bul+lace
	pron	<1bulis>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian rosaceous tree, (or of which the damson is the cultivated form. See also { {plum%1} (sense 1)}.
bullate	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin bull*_atus inflated, from Latin bulla bubble
bullate	0.
	syl	bul+late
	pron	<1b^lAt>, <-it>, <1bul->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany, anatomy, etc.
	def	puckered or blistered in appearance.
	exam	1	the bullate leaves of the primrose.
bullbat	0.
	syl	bull+bat
	pron	<1bul2b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {nighthawk} (sense 1)}.
bulldog	1.
	syl	bull+dog
	pron	<1bul2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a sturdy thickset breed of dog with an undershot jaw, broad head, and a muscular body.
bulldog	2.
	syl	bull+dog
	pron	<1bul2dog>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	an official who accompanies the proctors on ceremonial occasions.
bulldog ant	0.
	syl	bull+dog ant
	pos	n.
	def	any large Australian ant of the genus having a powerful sting: subfamily
bulldog clip	0.
	syl	bull+dog clip
	pos	n.
	def	a clip for holding papers together, consisting of two T-shaped metal clamps held in place by a cylindrical spring.
bulldoze	ety	C19: probably from #7bull %1#7+dose 
bulldoze	1.
	syl	bull+doze
	pron	<1bul2d*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move, demolish, flatten, etc., with a bulldozer.
bulldoze	2.
	syl	bull+doze
	pron	<1bul2d*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to force; push.
	exam	1	he bulldozed his way through the crowd.
bulldoze	3.
	syl	bull+doze
	pron	<1bul2d*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to intimidate or coerce.
bulldozer	1.
	syl	bull+doz+er
	pron	<1bul2d*uz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful tractor fitted with caterpillar tracks and a blade at the front, used for moving earth, rocks, etc.
bulldozer	2.
	syl	bull+doz+er
	pron	<1bul2d*uz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who bulldozes.
bull dust	1.
	syl	bull dust
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	fine dust.
bull dust	2.
	syl	bull dust
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.; Slang.
	def	nonsense.
bullet	ety	C16: from French boulette, diminutive of boule ball; see {#7bowl %2}
bullet	1.a.
	syl	bul+let
	pron	<1bulit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metallic missile enclosed in a cartridge, used as the projectile of a gun, rifle, etc.
bullet	1.b.
	syl	bul+let
	pron	<1bulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire cartridge.
bullet	2.
	syl	bul+let
	pron	<1bulit>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a bullet, esp. in shape or effect.
bullet	3.
	syl	bul+let
	pron	<1bulit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding slang.
	def	a position for racing downhill, having the body crouched, feet in the centre of the board, and often arms stretched out in front.
bullet	4.
	syl	bul+let
	pron	<1bulit>
	pos	n.
	def	a capsule containing a drug.
bullet-like	sub
	head	bullet
	syl	bul:let-2like
	pos	adj.
bulletin	ety	C17: from French, from Italian bullettino, from bulletta, diminutive of bulla papal edict, #7bull %3
bulletin	1.
	syl	bul+le:tin
	pron	<1bulitin>
	pos	n.
	def	an official statement on a matter of public interest, such as the illness of a public figure.
bulletin	2.
	syl	bul+le:tin
	pron	<1bulitin>
	pos	n.
	def	a broadcast summary of the news.
bulletin	3.
	syl	bul+le:tin
	pron	<1bulitin>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical publication of an association, etc.
bulletin	4.
	syl	bul+le:tin
	pron	<1bulitin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make known by bulletin.
bulletin board	0.
	syl	bul+le:tin board
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {notice board}.
bulletproof	1.
	syl	bul:let+proof
	pron	<1bulit2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	not penetrable by bullets.
	exam	1	bulletproof glass.
bulletproof	2.
	syl	bul:let+proof
	pron	<1bulit2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bulletproof.
bullfight	0.
	syl	bull+fight
	pron	<1bul2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Spanish, Portuguese, and Latin American spectacle in which a matador, assisted by banderilleros and mounted picadors, baits and usually kills a bull in an arena.
bullfighter	sub
	head	bullfight
	syl	bull+2fight:er
	pos	n.
bullfighting	sub
	head	bullfight
	syl	bull+2fight:ing
	pos	n.
bullfinch	ety	C14: see #7bull %1#7, finch ; probably so called from its stocky shape and thick neck
bullfinch	H1.1.
	syl	bull+finch
	pron	<1bul2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European finch, the male has a bright red throat and breast, black crown, wings, and tail, and a grey-and-white back.
bullfinch	H1.2.
	syl	bull+finch
	pron	<1bul2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar finches.
bullfinch	ety	C19: perhaps changed from the phrase bull fence 
bullfinch	H2.0.
	syl	bull+finch
	pron	<1bul2finC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a high thick hedge too difficult for a horse and rider to jump.
bullfrog	0.
	syl	bull+frog
	pron	<1bul2frog>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large frogs, such as ({American bullfrog}) , having a loud deep croak.
bullhead	1.
	syl	bull+head
	pron	<1bul2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small northern mainly marine scorpaenoid fishes of the family that have a large head covered with bony plates and spines.
bullhead	2.
	syl	bull+head
	pron	<1bul2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater North American catfish of the genus (or , having a large head bearing several long barbels.
bullhead	3.
	syl	bull+head
	pron	<1bul2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a scorpion fish, of North American Pacific coastal waters.
bullhead	4.
	syl	bull+head
	pron	<1bul2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupidly stubborn or unintelligent person.
bull-headed	0.
	syl	bull-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	blindly obstinate; stubborn, headstrong, or stupid.
bull-headedly	sub
	head	bull-headed
	syl	bull-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
bull-headedness	sub
	head	bull-headed
	syl	bull-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
bullhorn	0.
	syl	bull+horn
	pron	<1bul2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {loud-hailer}.
bullion	ety	C14 (in the sense: melted gold or silver): from Anglo-French: mint, probably from Old French bouillir to boil, from Latin bull*_ire 
bullion	1.
	syl	bul+lion
	pron	<1bulj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	gold or silver in mass.
bullion	2.
	syl	bul+lion
	pron	<1bulj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	gold or silver in the form of bars and ingots, suitable for further processing.
bullion	3.
	syl	bul+lion
	pron	<1bulj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bullion fringe}. a thick gold or silver wire or fringed cord used as a trimming, as on military uniforms.
bullish	1.
	syl	bull+ish
	pron	<1buliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a bull.
bullish	2.
	syl	bull+ish
	pron	<1buliS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	causing, expecting, or characterized by a rise in prices.
	exam	1	a bullish market.
bull mastiff	0.
	syl	bull mas+tiff
	pos	n.
	def	a large powerful breed of dog with a short usually tan coat, developed by crossing the bulldog with the mastiff.
bull-necked	0.
	syl	bull-necked
	pos	adj.
	def	having a short thick neck.
bull nose	1.
	syl	bull nose
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of pigs caused by infection with the bacterium characterized by swell?!ing of the snout.
bull nose	2.
	syl	bull nose
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded edge of a brick, step, etc.
bull nose	3.
	syl	bull nose
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded exterior angle, as where two walls meet.
bull-nosed	0.
	syl	bull-nosed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a rounded end.
bullock	ety	Old English bulluc; see #7bull %1#7, -#7ock 
bullock	1.
	syl	bull+ock
	pron	<1bul*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a gelded bull; steer.
bullock	2.
	syl	bull+ock
	pron	<1bul*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bull calf. {~}
bullock	3.
	syl	bull+ock
	pron	<1bul*k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to work hard and long.
bullock's heart	0.
	syl	bull+ock's heart
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {custard apple} (senses 1, 2)}.
bullocky	0.
	syl	bull+ock:y
	pron	<1bul*ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the driver of a team of bullocks.
bullpen	0.
	syl	bull+pen
	pron	<1bul2pen>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a large cell where prisoners are confined together temporarily.
bullring	0.
	syl	bull+ring
	pron	<1bul2riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an arena for bullfighting.
bullroarer	0.
	syl	bull+roar:er
	pron	<1bul2rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden slat attached to a thong that makes a roaring sound when the thong is whirled: used esp. by Australian aborigines in religious rites.
Bull Run	0.
	syl	Bull Run
	pos	n.
	def	the site of two battles during the American Civil War (July, 1861 and August, 1862), in both of which the Federal army was routed by the Confederates.
bull session	0.
	syl	bull ses+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an informal discussion among men.
bull's-eye	1.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	the small central disc of a target, usually the highest valued area.
bull's-eye	2.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a shot hitting this.
bull's-eye	3.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that exactly achieves its aim.
bull's-eye	4.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a small circular or oval window or opening.
bull's-eye	5.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a thick disc of glass set into a ship's deck, etc., to admit light.
bull's-eye	6.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	the glass boss at the centre of a sheet of blown glass.
bull's-eye	7.a.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a small thick plano-convex lens used as a condenser.
bull's-eye	7.b.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a lamp or lantern containing such a lens.
bull's-eye	8.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a peppermint-flavoured, usually striped, boiled sweet.
bull's-eye	9.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a circular or oval wooden block with a groove around it for the strop of a shroud and a hole at its centre for a line. Compare {deadeye}.
bull's-eye	10.
	syl	bull's-eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the eye or centre of a cyclone.
bullshit	1.
	syl	bull+shit
	pron	<1bulSit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	exaggerated or foolish talk; nonsense.
bullshit	2.
	syl	bull+shit
	pron	<1bulSit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	usage	in the British Army
	def	exaggerated zeal, esp. for ceremonial drill, cleaning, polishing, etc. Usually shortened to {bull}.
bullshits	infl
	head	bullshit
	syl	bull+shits
	pos	vb.
bullshitting	infl
	head	bullshit
	syl	bull+shit+ting
	pos	vb.
bullshitted	infl
	head	bullshit
	syl	bull+shit+ted.
	pos	vb.
bullshit	3.
	syl	bull+shit
	pron	<1bulSit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to talk in an exaggerated or foolish manner.
bullshitter	sub
	head	bullshit
	syl	bull+shit+ter
	pos	n.
bull snake	0.
	syl	bull snake
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing North American nonvenomous colubrid snake of the genus typically having yellow and brown markings. Also called: {gopher snake}.
bull terrier	0.
	syl	bull ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of terrier having a short smooth coat, developed by crossing a bulldog with the original English terrier.
bull tongue	1.
	syl	bull tongue
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a heavy plough used in growing cotton, having an almost vertical mouldboard.
bull tongue	2.
	syl	bull tongue
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a plough or cultivator with a single shovel.
bull trout	0.
	syl	bull trout
	pos	n.
	def	any large trout, esp. the salmon trout.
bullwhip	1.
	syl	bull+whip
	pron	<1bul2wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tapering heavy whip, esp. one of plaited rawhide.
bullwhips	infl
	head	bullwhip
	syl	bull+whips
	pos	vb.
bullwhipping	infl
	head	bullwhip
	syl	bull+whip+ping
	pos	vb.
bullwhipped	infl
	head	bullwhip
	syl	bull+whipped.
	pos	vb.
bullwhip	2.
	syl	bull+whip
	pron	<1bul2wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whip with a bullwhip.
bully	ety	C16 (in the sense: sweet?!heart, hence fine fellow, hence swaggering coward): probably from Middle Dutch boele lover, from Middle High German buole, perhaps childish variant of bruoder #7brother 
bullies	infl
	head	bully
	syl	bul+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bully	1.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hurts, persecutes, or intimidates weaker people.
bully	2.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a hired ruffian.
bully	3.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a procurer; pimp.
bully	4.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a fine fellow or friend.
bully	5.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a sweetheart; darling.
bullies	infl
	head	bully
	syl	bul+lies
	pos	vb.
bullying	infl
	head	bully
	syl	bul+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
bullied	infl
	head	bully
	syl	bul+lied.
	pos	vb.
bully	6.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to hurt, intimidate, or persecute (a weaker or smaller person), esp. to make him do something.
bully	7.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	adj.
	def	dashing; jolly.
	exam	1	my bully boy.
bully	8.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very good; fine.
bully	9.
	syl	bul+ly
	pron	<1buli>
	pos	interj.
	def	Also: {bully for you, him}, etc. well done&! bravo&!
bully beef	ety	C19 bully, anglicized version of French bouilli, from boeuf bouilli boiled beef
bully beef	0.
	syl	bul+ly beef
	pos	n.
	def	canned corned beef. Often shortened to {bully}.
bully-off	1.
	syl	bul:ly-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Hockey.
	def	the method by which a game is started. Two opposing players stand with the ball between them and alternately strike their sticks together and against the ground three times before trying to hit the ball.
bully off	infl
	head	bully-off
	syl	bul+ly off.
	pos	vb.
bully-off	2.
	syl	bul:ly-off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Hockey.
	def	to start play with a bully-off.
bully-off	xref
	syl	bul:ly-off
	qual	Hockey.
	def	Often shortened to {bully}. Compare {face-off}.
bullyrags	infl
	head	bullyrag
	syl	bul:ly+rags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bullyragging	infl
	head	bullyrag
	syl	bul:ly+rag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bullyragged	infl
	head	bullyrag
	syl	bul:ly+ragged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bullyrag	0.
	syl	bul:ly+rag
	pron	<1buli2r@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bully, esp. by means of cruel practical jokes. Also: {ballyrag}.
bulnbuln	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
bulnbuln	0.
	syl	buln+buln
	pron	<1buln1buln>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {lyrebird}.
Bulow	0.
	syl	B*"u:low
	pron	German <1by:lo>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Bern@.hard von} (#!b$ernhart f@$n). 1849-1929, chancellor of Germany (1900-09).
bulrush	ety	C15 bulrish, bul- perhaps from #7bull %1#7+ rish {#7rush %2#7}, referring to the largeness of the plant
bulrush	1.
	syl	bul+rush
	pron	<1bul2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {reed mace, cat's-tail}. any tall reedlike marsh plant of the genus having thick straplike leaves and flowers in long dense brown cylindrical spikes: family
bulrush	2.
	syl	bul+rush
	pron	<1bul2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a grasslike cyperaceous marsh plant, used for making mats, chair seats, etc.
bulrush	3.
	syl	bul+rush
	pron	<1bul2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a biblical word for {papyrus} (the plant).
bulwark	ety	C15: via Dutch from Middle High German bolwerk, from bol plank, {#7bole %1}#7+ werk #7work 
bulwark	1.
	syl	bul+wark
	pron	<1bulw*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a wall or similar structure used as a fortification; rampart.
bulwark	2.
	syl	bul+wark
	pron	<1bulw*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing acting as a defence against injury, annoyance, etc.
bulwark	3.
	syl	bul+wark
	pron	<1bulw*k>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a solid vertical fencelike structure along the outward sides of a deck.
bulwark	4.
	syl	bul+wark
	pron	<1bulw*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a breakwater or mole.
bulwark	5.
	syl	bul+wark
	pron	<1bulw*k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defend or fortify with or as if with a bulwark.
Bulwer-Lytton	0.
	syl	Bul:wer-Lyt:ton
	pron	<1bulw*1litN>
	pos	n.
	def	See (1st Baron) {Lytton}.
bum	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
bum	H1.0.
	syl	bum
	pos	b^m; n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the buttocks or anus.
bum	ety	C19: probably shortened from earlier bummer a loafer, probably from German bummeln to loaf
bum	H2.1.
	syl	bum
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	a disreputable loafer or idler.
bum	H2.2.
	syl	bum
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	a tramp; hobo.
bum	H2.3.
	syl	bum
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	an irresponsible, unpleasant, or mean person.
bum	H2.4.
	syl	bum
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	a person who spends a great deal of time on a specified sport.
	exam	1	baseball bum.
bum	H2.5.a.
	syl	bum
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	living as a loafer or vagrant.
bum	H2.5.b.
	syl	bum
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	out of repair; broken.
bums	infl
	head	bum
	syl	bums
	pos	vb.
bumming	infl
	head	bum
	syl	bum+ming
	pos	vb.
bummed	infl
	head	bum
	syl	bummed.
	pos	vb.
bum	H2.6.
	syl	bum
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m
	def	to get by begging; cadge.
	exam	1	to bum a lift.
bum	H2.7.
	syl	bum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m; often foll. by around
	def	to live by begging or as a vagrant or loafer.
bum	H2.8.
	syl	bum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m; usually foll. by around
	def	to spend time to no good purpose; loaf; idle.
bum	H2.9.
	syl	bum
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^m; pre?!nominal
	def	of poor quality; useless.
bumbailiff	ety	C17: from #7bum%1+bailiff, so called because he follows hard behind debtors
bumbailiff	0.
	syl	bum+bail:iff
	pron	<2b^m1bAlif>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. derogatory. formerly
	def	an officer employed to collect debts and arrest debtors for nonpayment.
bumble	ety	C16: perhaps a blend of #7bungle+stumble 
bumble	H1.1.
	syl	bum+ble
	pron	<1b^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or do in a clumsy, muddled, or inefficient way.
	exam	1	he bumbled his way through his speech.
bumble	H1.2.
	syl	bum+ble
	pron	<1b^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to proceed unsteadily; stumble.
bumble	H1.3.
	syl	bum+ble
	pron	<1b^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a blunder or botch.
bumbler	sub
	head	bumble
	syl	bum+bler
	pos	n.
bumble	ety	C14 bomblen to buzz, boom, of imitative origin
bumble	H2.0.
	syl	bum+ble
	pron	<1b^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a humming sound.
bumblebee	ety	C16: from #7bumble %2#7+bee 
humblebee	alt
	head	bumblebee
	or	bumblebee
	syl	hum:ble+bee
	pos	n.
bumblebee	0.
	or	humblebee
	syl	bum:ble+bee
	pron	<1b^mbL2bE>
	pos	n.
	def	any large hairy social bee of the genus and related genera, of temperate regions: family
bumbledom	ety	C19: after Bumble, name of the beadle in Dickens' Oliver Twist (1837-38)
bumbledom	0.
	syl	bum+ble+dom
	pron	<1b^mb*ld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	self-importance in a minor office.
bumble-puppy	1.
	syl	bum:ble-pup:py
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which a ball, attached by string to a post, is hit so that the string winds round the post.
bumble-puppy	2.
	syl	bum:ble-pup:py
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of whist or bridge
	def	played unskilfully.
bumboat	ety	C17 (in the sense: scavenger's boat): bum, from Dutch boomschip canoe (from bom tree)+#7boat 
bumboat	0.
	syl	bum+boat
	pron	<1b^m2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any small boat used for ferrying supplies or goods for sale to a ship at anchor or at a mooring.
bumf	0.
	syl	bumf
	pos	b^mf; n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bumph}.
bumkin	0.
	syl	bum+kin
	pron	<1b^mkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {boomkin.}}
bummalo	ety	C17: from Marathi bomb*_ila 
bummalo	infl
	syl	bum+ma+lo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bummalo	0.
	syl	bum+ma+lo
	pron	<1b^m*l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Bombay duck}}.
bummaree	ety	C18: of unknown origin
bummaree	1.
	syl	bum+ma+ree
	pron	<2b^m*1rE>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a dealer at Billingsgate fish market.
bummaree	2.
	syl	bum+ma+ree
	pron	<2b^m*1rE>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a porter at Smithfield meat market.
bummer	1.
	syl	bum+mer
	pron	<1b^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a vagrant or idler.
bummer	2.
	syl	bum+mer
	pron	<1b^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	person or thing considered inferior.
bummer	3.
	syl	bum+mer
	pron	<1b^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an adverse reaction to a drug, characterized by panic or fear.
bump	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin
bump	1.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by against or into
	def	to knock or strike with a jolt.
bump	2.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to travel or proceed in jerks and jolts.
bump	3.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hurt by knocking.
	exam	1	he bumped his head on the ceiling.
bump	4.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock out of place; dislodge.
	exam	1	the crash bumped him from his chair.
bump	5.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to throw (a child) into the air, one other child holding each limb, and let him down again to touch the ground.
bump	6.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	usage	in rowing races, esp. at Oxford and Cambridge
	def	to catch up with and touch (another boat that started a fixed distance ahead).
bump	7.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to bowl (a ball) so that it bounces high on pitching or (of a ball) to bounce high when bowled.
bump	8.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to dance erotically by thrusting the pelvis forward (esp. in the phrase {bump and grind) }.
bump	9.
	syl	bump
	pos	b^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poker.
	def	to raise (someone).
bump	10.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	an impact; knock; jolt; collision.
bump	11.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	a dull thud or other noise from an impact or collision.
bump	12.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	the shock of a blow or collision.
bump	13.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	a lump on the body caused by a blow.
bump	14.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	a protuberance, as on a road surface.
bump	15.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	any of the natural protuberances of the human skull, said by phrenologists to indicate underlying faculties and character.
bump	16.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	def	a rising current of air that gives an aircraft a severe upward jolt.
bump	17.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the act of bumping a child. See sense 5.
bump	18.
	syl	bump
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	the act of bumping. See {bumping race}.
bump ball	19.
	head	bump
	syl	bump ball.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a ball that bounces into the air after being hit directly into the ground by the batsman. {~} See also {bump into, bump off, bump up}.
bumper	H1.1.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal metal bar attached to the front or rear end of a car, lorry, etc., to protect against damage from impact.
bumper	H1.2.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that bumps.
bumper	H1.3.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a ball bowled so that it bounces high on pitching; bouncer.
bumper	ety	C17 (in the sense: a brimming glass): probably from bump (obsolete vb.) to bulge; see #7bump 
bumper	H2.1.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass, tankard, etc., filled to the brim, esp. as a toast.
bumper	H2.2.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusually large or fine example of something.
bumper	H2.3.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually large, fine, or abundant.
	exam	1	a bumper crop.
bumper	H2.4.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to toast with a bumper.
bumper	H2.5.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill to the brim.
bumper	H2.6.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drink bumpers.
bumper	ety	C19: perhaps from a blend of {#7butt %1} and #7stump 
bumper	H3.0.
	syl	bump+er
	pron	<1b^mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a cigarette end.
bumper car	0.
	syl	bump+er car
	pos	n.
	def	a low-powered electrically propelled vehicle driven and bumped against similar cars in a special rink at a funfair. Also called: {Dodgem}.
bumph	ety	C19: short for earlier bumfodder; see #7bum %1
bumf	alt
	head	bumph
	or	bumph
	syl	bumf
	pos	b^mf; n.
bumph	1.
	or	bumf
	syl	bumph
	pos	b^mf; n.
	qual	Brit.; Informal, derogatory.
	def	offical documents, forms, etc.
bumph	2.
	or	bumf
	syl	bumph
	pos	b^mf; n.
	qual	Brit.; Slang.
	def	toilet paper.
bumping race	0.
	syl	bump+ing race
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. at Oxford and Cambridge
	def	a race in which rowing eights start an equal distance one behind the other and each tries to bump the boat in front.
bump into	0.
	syl	bump in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet by chance; encounter unexpectedly.
bumpkin	ety	C16 (perhaps originally applied to Dutchmen): perhaps from Dutch boomken small tree, or from Middle Dutch boomekijn small barrel, alluding to a short or squat person
bumpkin	H1.0.
	syl	bump+kin
	pron	<1b^mpkin>
	pos	n.
	def	an awkward simple rustic person (esp. in the phrase {country bumpkin) }.
bumkin	alt
	head	bumpkin
	or	bumpkin
	syl	bum+kin
	pron	<1b^mpkin>
	pos	n.
bumpkin	H2.0.
	or	bumkin
	syl	bump+kin
	pron	<1b^mpkin>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of { {boomkin}}.
bump off	0.
	syl	bump off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to murder; kill.
bump start	1.
	syl	bump start
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a method of starting a motor vehicle by engaging a low gear with the clutch depressed and pushing it or allowing it to run down a hill until sufficient momentum has been acquired to turn the engine by releasing the clutch.
bump-start	infl
	head	bump start
	syl	bump-start.
	pos	vb.
bump start	2.
	syl	bump start
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to start (a motor vehicle) using this method.
bumptious	ety	C19: perhaps a blend of #7bump+fractious 
bumptious	0.
	syl	bump+tious
	pron	<1b^mpS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensively self-assertive or conceited.
bumptiously	sub
	head	bumptious
	syl	bump+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
bumptiousness	sub
	head	bumptious
	syl	bump+tious+ness
	pos	n.
bump up	0.
	syl	bump up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to raise or increase.
	exam	1	prices are being bumped up daily.
bumpier	infl
	head	bumpy
	syl	bump:i+er
	pos	adj.
bumpiest	infl
	head	bumpy
	syl	bump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bumpy	1.
	syl	bump:y
	pron	<1b^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an uneven surface.
	exam	1	a bumpy road.
bumpy	2.
	syl	bump:y
	pron	<1b^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of jolts; rough.
	exam	1	a bumpy flight.
bumpily	sub
	head	bumpy
	syl	bump:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bumpiness	sub
	head	bumpy
	syl	bump:i+ness
	pos	n.
bum's rush	1.
	syl	bum's rush
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	forcible ejection, as from a gathering.
bum's rush	2.
	syl	bum's rush
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	rapid dismissal, as of an idea.
bum steer	0.
	syl	bum steer
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	false or misleading information or advice.
bumsucking	0.
	syl	bum+suck+ing
	pron	<1b^m2s^kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
	def	obsequious behaviour; toadying. &- {#!bum+@!suck+er}
bun	ety	C14: of unknown origin
bun	1.
	syl	bun
	pos	b^n; n.
	def	a small roll, similar to bread but usually containing sweetening, currants, spices, etc.
bun	2.
	syl	bun
	pos	b^n; n.
	def	a hair style in which long hair is gathered into a bun shape at the back of the head.
Buna	0.
	syl	Bu:na
	pron	<1bu:n*>, <1bju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a synthetic rubber formed by polymerizing butadiene or by copolymerizing it with such compounds as acrylonitride or styrene.
bunch	ety	C14: of obscure origin
bunch	1.
	syl	bunch
	pron	<b^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of things growing, fastened, or grouped together: a
bunch	2.
	syl	bunch
	pron	<b^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection; group.
	exam	1	a bunch of queries.
bunch	3.
	syl	bunch
	pron	<b^nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a group or company.
	exam	1	a bunch of boys.
bunch	4.
	syl	bunch
	pron	<b^nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a protuberance.
bunch	5.
	syl	bunch
	pron	<b^nC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to group or be grouped into a bunch.
Ralph Johnson	infl
	head	Bunche
	syl	Ralph John:son.
	pos	n.
Bunche	0.
	syl	Bunche
	pron	<b^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	1904-71, U.S. diplomat and United Nations official: awarded the Nobel peace prize in 1950 for his work as UN mediator in Palestine (1948-49); UN undersecretary (1954-71).
bunches	0.
	syl	bunch:es
	pron	<1b^nCiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hair style in which hair is tied into two sections on either side of the head at the back.
bunchier	infl
	head	bunchy
	syl	bunch:i+er
	pos	adj.
bunchiest	infl
	head	bunchy
	syl	bunch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bunchy	1.
	syl	bunch:y
	pron	<1b^nCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or resembling bunches.
bunchy	2.
	syl	bunch:y
	pron	<1b^nCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	bulging.
bunchiness	sub
	head	bunchy
	syl	bunch:i+ness
	pos	n.
bunco	ety	C19: perhaps from Spanish banca bank (in gambling), from Italian banca {#7bank %1}
bunko	alt
	head	bunco
	or	bunco
	syl	bun+ko
	pron	<1buGk*u>
buncos	infl
	head	bunco
	or	bunkos
	syl	bun+cos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bunkos	infl
	head	bunco
	or	buncos
	syl	bun+kos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bunco	1.
	or	bunko
	syl	bun+co
	pron	<1buGk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a swindle, esp. one by confidence tricksters.
buncos	infl
	head	bunco
	or	bunkos
	syl	bun+cos
	pos	vb.
buncoing	infl
	head	bunco
	or	bunkoing
	syl	bun+co+ing
	pos	vb.
buncoed	infl
	head	bunco
	or	bunkoed
	syl	bun+coed
	pos	vb.
bunkos	infl
	head	bunco
	or	buncos
	syl	bun+kos
	pos	vb.
bunkoing	infl
	head	bunco
	or	buncoing
	syl	bun+ko+ing
	pos	vb.
bunkoed	infl
	head	bunco
	or	buncoed
	syl	bun+koed.
	pos	vb.
bunco	2.
	or	bunko
	syl	bun+co
	pron	<1buGk*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to swindle; cheat.
buncombe	0.
	syl	bun+combe
	pron	<1b^Gk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {bunkum}.
bund	ety	from Hindi band, from Persian; related to Sanskrit bandha {#7band %1}
bund	1.
	syl	bund
	pos	b^nd; n.
	usage	in India and the Far East
	def	an embankment; dyke.
bund	2.
	syl	bund
	pos	b^nd; n.
	usage	in India and the Far East
	def	an embanked road or quay.
Bunds	infl
	head	Bund
	or	Bunde
	syl	Bunds
	pron	German <1bynd*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bunde	infl
	head	Bund
	or	Bunds
	syl	B*"un+de
	pron	German <1bynd*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bund	1.
	syl	Bund
	pron	<bund>, German <bunt>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a federation or league.
Bund	2.
	syl	Bund
	pron	<bund>, German <bunt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {German American Bund}, an organization of U.S. Nazis and Nazi sympathizers in the 1930s and 1940s.
Bund	3.
	syl	Bund
	pron	<bund>, German <bunt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organization of socialist Jewish workers in Russia founded in 1897.
Bund	4.
	syl	Bund
	pron	<bund>, German <bunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the confederation of N German states, which existed from 1867-71.
Bundaberg	0.
	syl	Bun+da+berg
	pron	<1bund*2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Australia, near the E coast of Queensland: centre of a sugar-growing area, with a nearby deep-water port. Pop.: 29100 (1975 est.).
Bundelkhand	0.
	syl	Bun+del+khand
	pron	<2b^ndL1k^nd>, <-1x^nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central India: formerly native states, now mainly part of Madhya Pradesh.
Bundesrat	ety	German, from Bund federation+ Rat council
Bundesrat	1.
	syl	Bun+des+rat
	pron	<1bund*s2ra:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in West Germany
	def	the council of state ministers with certain legislative and administrative powers, representing the state governments at federal level.
Bundesrat	2.
	syl	Bun+des+rat
	pron	<1bund*s2ra:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Austria
	def	an assembly with some legislative power that represents state interests at the federal level.
Bundesrat	3.
	syl	Bun+des+rat
	pron	<1bund*s2ra:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Switzerland
	def	the executive council of the confederation.
Bundesrat	4.
	syl	Bun+des+rat
	pron	<1bund*s2ra:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the German empire from 1871-1918
	def	the council representing the governments of the constituent states, with administrative, judicial, and legislative powers.
Bundestag	ety	German, from Bund federation+ -tag, from tagen to meet
Bundestag	0.
	syl	Bun+des+tag
	pron	<1bund*s2ta:g>
	pos	n.
	usage	in West Germany
	def	the legislative assembly, which is elected by universal adult suffrage and elects the federal chancellor.
bundh	0.
	syl	bundh
	pos	b^nd; n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bandh}.
bundle	ety	C14: probably from Middle Dutch bundel; related to Old English bindele bandage; see #7bind, bond 
bundle	1.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of things or a quantity of material gathered or loosely bound together.
	exam	1	a bundle of sticks.
bundle	2.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	something wrapped or tied for carrying; package.
bundle	3.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a large sum of money.
go a bundle on	4.
	head	bundle
	syl	go a bundle on.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be extremely fond of.
bundle	5.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a collection of strands of specialized tissue such as nerve fibres.
bundle	6.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	short for {vascular bundle}.
bundle	7.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a measure of yarn or cloth; 60000 yards of linen yarn; 5 or 10 pounds of cotton hanks.
drop one's bundle	8.
	head	bundle
	syl	drop one's bundle.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to panic or give up hope.
bundle	9.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make into a bundle.
bundle	10.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by out, off, into, etc.
	def	to go or cause to go, esp. roughly or unceremoniously.
	exam	1	we bundled him out of the house.
bundle	11.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to push or throw, esp. quickly and untidily.
	exam	1	to bundle shirts into a drawer.
bundle	12.
	syl	bun+dle
	pron	<1b^ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep or lie in one's clothes on the same bed as one's betrothed: formerly a custom in New England, Wales, and elsewhere.
bundler	sub
	head	bundle
	syl	bun+dler
	pos	n.
bundle up	1.
	syl	bun+dle up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to dress (somebody) warmly and snugly.
bundle up	2.
	syl	bun+dle up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) into a bundle or bundles, esp. by tying.
bundobust	0.
	syl	bun+do+bust
	pron	<1b^nd*b^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bandobust}.
bundu	ety	C20: from a Bantu language
bundu	0.a.
	syl	bun+du
	pron	<1bundu>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African and Rhodesian slang.
	def	a largely uninhabited wild region far from towns.
bundu	0.b.
	syl	bun+du
	pron	<1bundu>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African and Rhodesian slang.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bundu hat.
bundu bashing	0.
	syl	bun+du bash+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhodesian slang.
	def	living temporarily or travelling in the bundu.
bun fight	0.
	syl	bun fight
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a tea party.
bung	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch bonghe, from Late Latin puncta #7puncture 
bung	H1.1.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a stopper, esp. of cork or rubber, for a cask, piece of laboratory glassware, etc.
bung	H1.2.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bunghole}.
bung	H1.3.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to close or seal with or as with a bung.
	exam	1	the car's exhaust was bunged up with mud.
bung	H1.4.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to throw; sling.
bung	ety	C16 (originally in the sense: a purse): perhaps from Old English pung, changed through the influence of #7bung %1
bung	H2.1.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	a gratuity; tip.
bung	H2.2.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	to give (someone a tip).
bung	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
bung	H3.1.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	dead.
bung	H3.2.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	destroyed.
bung	H3.3.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	useless.
bung	H3.4.a.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to die.
bung	H3.4.b.
	syl	bung
	pron	<b^G>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to fail or collapse.
bungalow	ety	C17: from Hindi bangl*_a (house) of the Bengal type
bungalow	1.
	syl	bun+ga+low
	pron	<1b^Gg*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a one-storey house, sometimes with an attic.
bungalow	2.
	syl	bun+ga+low
	pron	<1b^Gg*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a one-storey house, usually sur?!rounded by a veranda.
bunger	0.
	syl	bung+er
	pron	<1b^G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a firework.
bunghole	0.
	syl	bung+hole
	pron	<1b^G2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in a cask, barrel, etc., through which liquid can be poured or drained.
bungle	ety	C16: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare dialect Swedish bangla to work without results
bungle	1.
	syl	bun+gle
	pron	<1b^GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spoil (an operation) through clumsiness, incompetence, etc.; botch.
bungle	2.
	syl	bun+gle
	pron	<1b^GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a clumsy or unsuccessful performance or piece of work; mistake; botch.
bungler	sub
	head	bungle
	syl	bun+gler
	pos	n.
bungling	sub
	head	bungle
	syl	bun+gling
	pos	adj. n.
Ivan Alekseyevich	infl
	head	Bunin
	syl	I:van A:le:kse:ye:vich
	pron	<i1van> <ali1ksjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Bunin	0.
	syl	Bu:nin
	pron	Russian <1bunin>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1953, Russian novelist and poet; author of (1922).
bunion	ety	C18: perhaps from obsolete bunny a swelling, of uncertain origin
bunion	0.
	syl	bun+ion
	pron	<1b^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	swelling of the first joint of the big toe, which is displaced to one side. An inflamed bursa forms over the joint.
bunk	ety	C19: probably short for #7bunker 
bunk	H1.1.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow shelflike bed fixed along a wall.
bunk	H1.2.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bunk bed}.
bunk	H1.3.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any place where one sleeps.
bunk	H1.4.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to prepare to sleep.
	exam	1	he bunked down on the floor.
bunk	H1.5.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occupy a bunk or bed.
bunk	H1.6.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a bunk or bed.
bunk	H2.0.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {bunkum} (sense 1).
bunk	ety	C19: perhaps from #7bunk %1 (in the sense: to occupy a bunk, hence a hurried departure, as on a ship)
bunk	H3.1.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a hurried departure, usually under suspicious circumstances (esp. in the phrase {do a bunk) }.
bunk	H3.2.
	syl	bunk
	pron	<b^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to run away; scram.
bunk bed	0.
	syl	bunk bed
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of beds constructed one above the other to save space.
bunker	ety	C16 (in the sense: chest, box): from Scottish bonkar, of unknown origin
bunker	1.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large storage container or tank, as for coal.
bunker	2.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {sand trap}. an obstacle on a golf course, usually a sand-filled hollow bordered by a ridge.
bunker	3.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground shelter with a bank and embrasures for guns above ground.
bunker	4.a.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drive (the ball) into a bunker.
bunker	4.b.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	passive
	def	to have one's ball trapped in a bunker.
bunker	5.a.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fuel (a ship).
bunker	5.b.
	syl	bun+ker
	pron	<1b^Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (cargo) from a ship to a storehouse.
Bunker Hill	0.
	syl	Bun+ker Hill
	pos	n.
	def	the first major battle of the War of American Independence at which American colonial forces were defeated by British forces on June 17, 1775.
bunkhouse	0.
	syl	bunk+house
	pron	<1b^Gk2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a building containing the sleeping quarters of workers on a ranch, etc.
bunkos	infl
	head	bunko
	syl	bun+kos
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
bunkoing	infl
	head	bunko
	syl	bun+ko+ing
	pos	n.
bunkoed	infl
	head	bunko
	syl	bun+koed.
	pos	n.
bunko	0.
	syl	bun+ko
	pron	<1b^Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bunco}.
bunkum	ety	C19: after Buncombe, a county in North Carolina, alluded to in an inane speech by its Congressional representative Felix Walker (about 1820) ********************************************************************** alluded to in an inane speech by its Congressional representative Felix Walker (about 1820) **********************************************************************
buncombe	alt
	head	bunkum
	or	bunkum
	syl	bun+combe
	pron	<1b^Gk*m>
	pos	n.
bunkum	1.
	or	buncombe
	syl	bun+kum
	pron	<1b^Gk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	empty talk; non?!sense.
bunkum	2.
	or	buncombe
	syl	bun+kum
	pron	<1b^Gk*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	empty or insincere speechmaking by a politician to please voters or gain publicity.
bunny	ety	C17: from Scottish Gaelic bun scut of a rabbit
bunnies	infl
	head	bunny
	syl	bun+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bunny	1.
	syl	bun+ny
	pron	<1b^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bunny rabbit}. a child's word for {rabbit} (sense 1).
bunny	2.
	syl	bun+ny
	pron	<1b^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bunny girl}. a night-club hostess whose costume includes rabbit-like tail and ears.
bunny	3.
	syl	bun+ny
	pron	<1b^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a mug; dupe.
bunny hug	1.
	syl	bun+ny hug
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance with syncopated rhythm, popular in America in the early 20th century.
bunny hug	2.
	syl	bun+ny hug
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music in the rhythm of this dance.
bunraku	0.
	syl	bun+rak:u
	pron	<bun1ra:ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese form of puppet theatre in which each puppet is manipulated by three puppeteers.
Robert Wilhelm	infl
	head	Bunsen
	syl	Ro:bert Wil:helm
	pron	<1ro:bert> <1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Bunsen	0.
	syl	Bun:sen
	pron	<1b^nsN>, German <1bunzN>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-99, German chemist who with Kirchhoff developed spectrum analysis and discovered the elements caesium and rubidium. He invented the Bunsen burner and the ice calorimeter.
Bunsen burner	ety	C19: named after R. W. B#7unsen 
Bunsen burner	0.
	syl	Bun+sen burn+er
	pos	n.
	def	a gas burner, widely used in scientific laboratories, consisting of a metal tube with an adjustable air valve at the base.
bunt	ety	C19: perhaps nasalized variant of #7{butt %3}
bunt	H1.1.
	syl	bunt
	pos	b^nt; vb.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to butt (something) with the head or horns.
bunt	H1.2.
	syl	bunt
	pos	b^nt; vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to fly in part of an inverted loop or (of an aircraft) to fly in such a loop.
bunt	H1.3.
	syl	bunt
	pos	b^nt; vb.
	usage	U.S. in baseball
	def	to hit (a pitched ball) very gently. {~}
bunt	H1.4.
	syl	bunt
	pos	b^nt; vb.
	def	the act or an instance of bunting.
bunt	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Low German bunt #7bundle 
bunt	H2.0.
	syl	bunt
	pos	b^nt; n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the baggy centre of a fishing net or other piece of fabric, such as a square sail.
bunt	ety	C17: of unknown origin
bunt	H3.0.
	syl	bunt
	pos	b^nt; n.
	def	a disease of cereal plants caused by smut fungi (genus .
buntal	ety	C20: from Tagalog
buntal	0.
	syl	bunt+al
	pron	<1b^ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	straw obtained from leaves of the talipot palm.
bunting	ety	C18: of unknown origin
bunting	H1.1.
	syl	bunt+ing
	pron	<1b^ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse, loosely woven cotton fabric used for flags, etc.
bunting	H1.2.
	syl	bunt+ing
	pron	<1b^ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	decorative flags, pennants, and streamers.
bunting	H1.3.
	syl	bunt+ing
	pron	<1b^ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	flags collectively, esp. those of a boat.
bunting	ety	C13: of unknown origin
bunting	H2.0.
	syl	bunt+ing
	pron	<1b^ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous seed-eating songbirds of the families (finches, etc.) or esp. those of the genera of the Old World and of North America. They all have short stout bills.
buntline	0.
	syl	bunt+line
	pron	<1b^ntlin>, <-2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of several lines fastened to the foot of a square sail for hauling it up to the yard when furling.
Luis	infl
	head	Bunuel
	syl	Luis
	pos	n.
Bunuel	0.
	syl	Bu*~n:uel
	pron	Spanish <bu1$jwAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	lwis). born 1900, Spanish film director. He collaborated with Salvador Dali on the first surrealist films,; Un Chien andalou 1929
	def	and (1930). His later films include (1961), (1966), (1972), and (1977).
bunya-bunya	ety	from a native Australian language
bunya-bunya	0.
	syl	bun:ya-bun:ya
	pron	<1b^nj*1b^nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall dome-shaped Australian coniferous tree, having edible seeds and thickish flattened needles.
John	infl
	head	Bunyan
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Bunyan	0.
	syl	Bun:yan
	pron	<1b^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1628-88, English preacher and writer, noted particularly for his allegory (1678).
bunyip	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
bunyip	0.
	syl	bun+yip
	pron	<1b^njip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a legendary monster said to inhabit swamps and lagoons of the Australian interior.
Buonaparte	0.
	syl	Buo:na:par:te
	pron	<2bwona1partA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian spelling of {Bonaparte}.
Buonarroti	0.
	syl	Buo:nar:ro:ti
	pron	Italian <2bwonar1rc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Michelangelo}.
buoy	ety	C13: probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch boeie, boeye; see #7beacon 
buoy	1.
	syl	buoy
	pron	<bci>, U.S. <1bu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctively shaped and coloured float, anchored to the bottom, for designating moorings, navigable channels, or obstructions in a body of water. See also {life buoy}.
buoy	2.
	syl	buoy
	pron	<bci>, U.S. <1bu:i>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to prevent from sinking.
	exam	1	the life belt buoyed him up.
buoy	3.
	syl	buoy
	pron	<bci>, U.S. <1bu:i>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to raise the spirits of; hearten.
buoy	4.
	syl	buoy
	pron	<bci>, U.S. <1bu:i>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to mark (a channel or obstruction) with a buoy or buoys.
buoy	5.
	syl	buoy
	pron	<bci>, U.S. <1bu:i>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise to the surface; float.
buoyage	1.
	syl	buoy+age
	pron	<1bciiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of buoys.
buoyage	2.
	syl	buoy+age
	pron	<1bciiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the buoys used in such a system.
buoyage	3.
	syl	buoy+age
	pron	<1bciiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the providing of buoys.
buoyancy	1.
	syl	buoy+an+cy
	pron	<1bci*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to float in a liquid or to rise in liquid, air, or other gas.
buoyancy	2.
	syl	buoy+an+cy
	pron	<1bci*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency of a fluid to exert a lifting effect on a body that is wholly or partly sub?!merged in it.
buoyancy	3.
	syl	buoy+an+cy
	pron	<1bci*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to recover quickly after setbacks; resilience.
buoyancy	4.
	syl	buoy+an+cy
	pron	<1bci*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	cheerfulness.
buoyant	ety	C16: probably from Spanish boyante, from boyar to float, from boya buoy, ultimately of Germanic origin
buoyant	1.
	syl	buoy+ant
	pron	<1bci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to float in or rise to the surface of a liquid.
buoyant	2.
	syl	buoy+ant
	pron	<1bci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a liquid or gas
	def	able to keep a body afloat or cause it to rise.
buoyant	3.
	syl	buoy+ant
	pron	<1bci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerful or resilient.
buprestid	ety	C19: from Latin buprestis poisonous beetle, causing the cattle who eat it to swell up, from Greek, from bous ox+ pr*_ethein to swell up
buprestid	1.
	syl	bu+pres+tid
	pron	<bju:1prestid>
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the mainly tropical family the adults of which are brilliantly coloured and the larvae of which bore into and cause damage to trees, roots, etc.
buprestid	2.
	syl	bu+pres+tid
	pron	<bju:1prestid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
bur	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish burre bur, Swedish kardborre burdock
bur	1.
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a seed vessel or flower head, as of burdock, having hooks or prickles.
bur	2.
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that produces burs.
bur	3.
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that clings like a bur.
bur	4.
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small surgical or dental drill.
bur	5.
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {burr} %3, {burr} %4.
burs	infl
	head	bur
	syl	burs
	pos	vb.
burring	infl
	head	bur
	syl	bur+ring
	pos	vb.
burred	infl
	head	bur
	syl	burred.
	pos	vb.
bur	6.
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove burs from. {~} Also (for senses 1-4, 6): {burr}.
BUR	0.
	syl	BUR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Burma.
Bur	0.
	syl	Bur.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Burma.
buran	ety	from Russian, of Turkic origin; related to Kazan Tatar buran 
bura	alt
	head	buran
	or	buran
	syl	bu:ra
	pron	<bu:1ra:>
	pos	n.
buran	1.
	or	bura
	syl	bu+ran
	pron	<bu:1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in central Asia
	def	a blizzard, with the wind blowing from the north and reaching gale force.
buran	2.
	or	bura
	syl	bu+ran
	pron	<bu:1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in central Asia
	def	a summer wind from the north, causing dust storms.
Buraida	alt
	head	Buraydah
	or	Buraydah
	syl	Bu+rai+da
	pron	<bu1rId*>
	pos	n.
Buraydah	0.
	or	Buraida
	syl	Bu+ray+dah
	pron	<bu1rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and oasis in central Saudi Arabia. Pop.: 50000 (1961 est.).
Richard	infl
	head	Burbage
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Burbage	0.
	syl	Bur:bage
	pron	<1bR:biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	??1567-1619, English actor, closely associated with Shakespeare.
Burberries	infl
	head	Burberry
	syl	Bur+ber+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Burberry	0.
	syl	Bur+ber+ry
	pron	<1bR:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a light good-quality raincoat, esp. of gabardine.
burble	ety	C14: probably of imitative origin; compare Spanish borbollar to bubble, gush, Italian borbugliare 
burble	1.
	syl	bur+ble
	pron	<1bR:bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or utter with a bubbling sound; gurgle.
burble	2.
	syl	bur+ble
	pron	<1bR:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away or on
	def	to talk quickly and excitedly.
burble	3.
	syl	bur+ble
	pron	<1bR:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the airflow around a body
	def	to become turbulent.
burble	4.
	syl	bur+ble
	pron	<1bR:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bubbling or gurgling sound.
burble	5.
	syl	bur+ble
	pron	<1bR:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flow of excited speech.
burble	6.
	syl	bur+ble
	pron	<1bR:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	turbulence in the airflow around a body.
burbler	sub
	head	burble
	syl	bur+bler
	pos	n.
burbot	ety	C14: from Old French bourbotte, from bourbeter to wallow in mud, from bourbe mud, probably of Celtic origin
burbots	infl
	head	burbot
	or	burbot
	syl	bur+bots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
burbot	infl
	or	burbots
	syl	bur+bot.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
burbot	0.
	syl	bur+bot
	pron	<1bR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a freshwater gadoid food fish, that has barbels around its mouth and occurs in Europe, Asia, and North America.
burden	ety	Old English byrthen; related to beran to #7bear, Old Frisian berthene burden, Old High German burdin 
burden	H1.1.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is carried; load.
burden	H1.2.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is exacting, oppressive, or difficult to bear.
	exam	1	the burden of responsibility.
burden	H1.3.a.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	the cargo capacity of a ship.
burden	H1.3.b.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of a ship's cargo.
burden	H1.4.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to put or impose a burden on; load.
burden	H1.5.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh down; oppress.
	exam	1	the old woman was burdened with cares.
burden	ety	C16: from Old French bourdon bass horn, droning sound, of imitative origin
burden	H2.1.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of words recurring at the end of each verse of a ballad or similar song; chorus or refrain.
burden	H2.2.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal or recurrent theme of a speech, book, etc.
burden	H2.3.
	syl	bur+den
	pron	<1bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bourdon}.
burden of proof	0.
	syl	bur+den of proof
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the obligation, in criminal cases resting initially on the prosecution, to provide evidence that will convince the court or jury of the truth of one's contention.
burdensome	0.
	syl	bur+den+some
	pron	<1bR:dNs*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to bear; onerous.
burdock	ety	C16: from #7bur+{dock %4}
burdock	0.
	syl	bur+dock
	pron	<1bR:2dok>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse weedy Eurasian plant of the genus having large heart-shaped leaves, tiny purple flowers surrounded by hooked bristles, and burlike fruits: family (composites).
bureau	ety	C17: from French: desk, office, originally: type of cloth used for covering desks and tables, from Old French burel, from Late Latin burra shaggy cloth
bureaus	infl
	head	bureau
	or	bureaux
	syl	bu+reaus
	pron	<-r*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bureaux	infl
	head	bureau
	or	bureaus
	syl	bu+reaux
	pron	<-r*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bureau	1.
	syl	bu+reau
	pron	<1bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a writing desk with pigeonholes, drawers, etc., against which the writing surface can be closed when not in use.
bureau	2.
	syl	bu+reau
	pron	<1bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a chest of drawers.
bureau	3.
	syl	bu+reau
	pron	<1bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an office or agency, esp. one providing services for the public.
bureau	4.a.
	syl	bu+reau
	pron	<1bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a government department.
bureau	4.b.
	syl	bu+reau
	pron	<1bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of a government department.
cies	infl
	head	bureaucracy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bureaucracy	1.
	syl	bu+reau+cra+cy
	pron	<bju*1rokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of administration based upon organization into bureaus, division of labour, a hierarchy of authority, etc.: designed to dispose of a large body of work in a routine manner.
bureaucracy	2.
	syl	bu+reau+cra+cy
	pron	<bju*1rokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by such a system.
bureaucracy	3.
	syl	bu+reau+cra+cy
	pron	<bju*1rokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government or other officials collectively.
bureaucracy	4.
	syl	bu+reau+cra+cy
	pron	<bju*1rokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	any administration in which action is impeded by unnecessary official procedures and red tape.
bureaucrat	1.
	syl	bu+reau+crat
	pron	<1bju*r*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an official in a bureaucracy.
bureaucrat	2.
	syl	bu+reau+crat
	pron	<1bju*r*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who adheres to bureaucracy, esp. rigidly.
bureaucratic	sub
	head	bureaucrat
	syl	bu+reau+1crat+ic
	pos	adj.
bureaucratically	sub
	head	bureaucrat
	syl	bu+reau+1crat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
bureaucratism	sub
	head	bureaucrat
	syl	bu+reau+crat+ism
	pron	<bju*1rokr*?!2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
bureaucratise	alt
	head	bureaucratize
	or	bureaucratize
	syl	bu+reau+cra+tise
	pron	<bju*1rokr*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bureaucratize	0.
	or	bureaucratise
	syl	bu+reau+cra+tize
	pron	<bju*1rokr*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer by or transform into a bureaucracy. &- {bu+@!reau+crat@.i+#!za+tion} {bu+@!reau+crat@.i+#!sa+tion}
burette	ety	C15: from French: cruet, oil can, from Old French buire ewer, of Germanic origin; compare Old English b*_uc pitcher, belly
buret	alt
	head	burette
	or	burette
	syl	bu+ret
	pron	<bju1ret>
	pos	n.
burette	0.
	or	buret
	syl	bu+rette
	pron	<bju1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated glass tube with a stopcock on one end for dispensing and transferring known volumes of fluids, esp. liquids.
burg	ety	C18 (in the sense: fortress): from Old High German burg fortified town; see #7borough 
burg	1.
	syl	burg
	pron	<bR:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a fortified town.
burg	2.
	syl	burg
	pron	<bR:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a town or city.
burgage	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin burg*_agium, from burgus, from Old English burg; see #7borough 
burgage	1.
	syl	burg+age
	pron	<1bR:giJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	usage	in England
	def	tenure of land or tenement in a town or city, which originally involved a fixed money rent.
burgage	2.
	syl	burg+age
	pron	<1bR:giJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	the tenure of land direct from the crown in Scottish royal burghs in return for watching and warding.
Burgas	0.
	syl	Bur+gas
	pron	Bulgarian <bur1gas>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Bulgaria on an inlet of the Black Sea. Pop.: 106115 (1965).
burgee	ety	C18: perhaps from French (Jersey dialect) bourgeais shipowner, from Old French borgeis; see #7bourgeois, burgess 
burgee	0.
	syl	bur+gee
	pron	<1bR:JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a triangular or swallow-tailed flag flown from the mast of a merchant ship for identification and from the mast of a yacht to indicate its owner's membership of a particular yacht club.
Burgenland	0.
	syl	Bur+gen+land
	pron	German <1burgN2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E Austria. Capital: Eisenstadt. Pop.: 272119 (1971). Area: 3965 sq. km (1531 sq. miles).
burgeon	ety	C13: from Old French burjon, perhaps ultimately from Late Latin burra shaggy cloth; from the downi?!ness of certain buds
bourgeon	alt
	head	burgeon
	or	burgeon
	syl	bour+geon
	pron	<1bR:J*n>
	pos	vb.
burgeon	1.
	or	bourgeon
	syl	bur+geon
	pron	<1bR:J*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by forth or out; of a plant
	def	to sprout (buds).
burgeon	2.
	or	bourgeon
	syl	bur+geon
	pron	<1bR:J*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by forth or out
	def	to develop or grow rapidly; flourish.
burgeon	3.
	or	bourgeon
	syl	bur+geon
	pron	<1bR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bud of a plant.
burger	1.a.
	syl	burg+er
	pron	<1bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ham?!burger}.
burger	1.b.
	syl	burg+er
	pron	<1bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a cheeseburger.
burger	2.
	syl	burg+er
	pron	<1bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a graze.
Gottfried August	infl
	head	Burger
	syl	Gott:fried Au:gust
	pron	<1gctfrEt> <1august>
	pos	n.
Burger	0.
	syl	B*"ur:ger
	pron	German <1byrg*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1747-94, German lyric poet, noted particularly for his ballad (1773).
burgess	ety	C13: from Old French burgeis, from borc town, from Late Latin burgus, of Germanic origin; see #7borough 
burgess	1.a.
	syl	bur+gess
	pron	<1bR:Jis>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen or freeman of a borough.
burgess	1.b.
	syl	bur+gess
	pron	<1bR:Jis>
	pos	n.
	def	any inhabitant of a borough.
burgess	2.
	syl	bur+gess
	pron	<1bR:Jis>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a Member of Parliament from a borough, corporate town, or university.
burgess	3.
	syl	bur+gess
	pron	<1bR:Jis>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the colonial assembly of Maryland or Virginia.
Anthony	1.
	head	Burgess
	syl	An:tho:ny.
	def	born 1917, English novelist and critic: author of satirical novels, such as (1962), (1966), and (1977).
Guy	2.
	head	Burgess
	syl	Guy.
	def	1911-63, British spy, who fled to the Soviet Union (with Donald Maclean) in 1951.
burgh	ety	C14: Scottish form of #7borough 
burgh	1.
	syl	burgh
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a town that enjoys a degree of self-government: incorporated by charter. See also {large burgh, small burgh}.
burgh	2.
	syl	burgh
	pron	<1b^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic form of { {borough} (sense 1)}.
burghal	sub
	head	burgh
	syl	burgh+al
	pron	<1bR:gL>
	pos	adj.
burgher	ety	C16: from German B*"urger, or Dutch burger freeman of a #7borough 
burgher	1.
	syl	burgh+er
	pron	<1bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the trading or mercantile class of a medieval city.
burgher	2.
	syl	burgh+er
	pron	<1bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a respectable citizen; bourgeois.
burgher	3.
	syl	burgh+er
	pron	<1bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a citizen or inhabitant of a corporate town, esp. on the Continent.
Burleigh	alt
	head	Burghley
	or	Burghley
	syl	Bur:leigh
	pron	<1bR:li>
	pos	n.
William Cecil	infl
	head	Burghley
	syl	Wil:liam Cec:il
	pos	n.
Burghley	0.
	or	Burleigh
	syl	Burgh:ley
	pron	<1bR:li>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Burghley. 1520-98, English statesman: chief adviser to Elizabeth I; secretary of state (1558-72) and Lord High Treasurer (1572-98).
burglar	ety	C15: from Anglo-French burgler, from Medi?!eval Latin burgl*_ator, probably from burg*_are to thieve, from Latin burgus castle, fortress, of Germanic origin
burglar	0.
	syl	bur+glar
	pron	<1bR:gl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who commits burglary; housebreaker.
burglarise	alt
	head	burglarize
	or	burglarize
	syl	bur+glar+ise
	pron	<1bR:gl*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
burglarize	0.
	or	burglarise
	syl	bur+glar+ize
	pron	<1bR:gl*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to break into (a place) and steal from (someone); burgle.
burglaries	infl
	head	burglary
	syl	bur+gla+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
burglary	0.
	syl	bur+gla+ry
	pron	<1bR:gl*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	English criminal law.
	def	the crime of either entering a building as a trespasser with the intention of committing theft, rape, grievous bodily harm, or damage, or, having entered as a trespasser, of committing one or more of these offences. &- {bur+glar@.i+ous} (b$z$:#!gl$e$$r$I$$s)
burgle	0.
	syl	bur+gle
	pron	<1bR:gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to commit burglary upon (a house, etc.).
burgomaster	ety	C16: partial translation of Dutch burgemeester; see #7borough, master 
burgomaster	1.
	syl	bur+go+mas+ter
	pron	<1bR:g*2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief magistrate of a town in Austria, Belgium, Germany, or the Netherlands; mayor.
burgomaster	2.
	syl	bur+go+mas+ter
	pron	<1bR:g*2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for the {glaucous gull}.
burgonet	ety	C16: from French bourguignotte, from bourguignot of Burgundy, from Bourgogne Burgundy
burgonet	0.
	syl	bur+go+net
	pron	<1bR:g*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	a light 16th-century helmet, usually made of steel, with hinged cheekpieces.
burgoo	ety	C18: perhaps from Arabic burghul crushed grain
burgoos	infl
	head	burgoo
	syl	bur+goos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
burgoo	1.
	syl	bur+goo
	pron	<1bR:gu:>, <bR:1gu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical slang.
	def	porridge.
burgoo	2.a.
	syl	bur+goo
	pron	<1bR:gu:>, <bR:1gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick highly seasoned soup or stew of meat and vegetables.
burgoo	2.b.
	syl	bur+goo
	pron	<1bR:gu:>, <bR:1gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a picnic or gathering at which such soup is served.
John	infl
	head	Burgoyne
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Burgoyne	0.
	syl	Bur:goyne
	pron	<bR:1gcin>
	pos	n.
	def	1722-92, British general in the War of American Independence who was forced to surrender at Saratoga (1777).
burgrave	ety	C16: from German Burggraf, from Old High German burg #7borough+ gr*_ave count
burgrave	1.
	syl	bur+grave
	pron	<1bR:grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	the military governor of a German town or castle, esp. in the 12th and 13th centuries.
burgrave	2.
	syl	bur+grave
	pron	<1bR:grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a nobleman ruling a German town or castle by hereditary right.
Burgundies	infl
	head	Burgundy
	syl	Bur+gun+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Burgundy	1.
	syl	Bur+gun+dy
	pron	<1bR:g*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E France famous for its wines, lying west of the Sa*^one: formerly a semi-independent duchy; annexed to France in 1482. French name: {Bourgogne}.
Free County of	2.
	head	Burgundy
	syl	Free County of.
	def	another name for {Franche-Comt*'e}.
Burgundy	3.
	syl	Bur+gun+dy
	pron	<1bR:g*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a monarchy (1384-1477) of medieval Europe, at its height including the Low Countries, the duchy of Burgundy, and Franche-Comt*'e.
Kingdom of	4.
	head	Burgundy
	syl	Kingdom of.
	def	a kingdom in E France, established in the early 6th century #7a.d., eventually including the later duchy of Burgundy, Franche-Comt*'e, and the Kingdom of Provence: known as the Kingdom of Arles from the 13th century.
Burgundy	5.a.
	syl	Bur+gun+dy
	pron	<1bR:g*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	any red or white wine produced in the region of Burgundy, around Dijon.
Burgundy	5.b.
	syl	Bur+gun+dy
	pron	<1bR:g*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	any heavy red table wine.
Burgundy	6.
	syl	Bur+gun+dy
	pron	<1bR:g*ndi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a blackish-purple to purplish-red colour.
Burgundian	sub
	head	Burgundy
	syl	Bur+gun+di:an
	pron	<bR:1g^ndi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
burhel	0.
	syl	bur+hel
	pron	<1b^r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bharal}.
burial	ety	Old English byrgels burial place, tomb; see #7bury, {-#7al %2}
burial	0.
	syl	bur+i:al
	pron	<1beri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of burying, esp. the interment of a dead body.
burial ground	0.
	syl	bur+i:al ground
	pos	n.
	def	a graveyard or cemetery.
burier	0.
	syl	bur:i+er
	pron	<1beri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that buries.
burin	ety	C17: from French, perhaps from Italian burino, of Germanic origin: compare Old High German boro auger; see #7{bore %1}
burin	1.
	syl	bu+rin
	pron	<1bju*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a chisel of tempered steel with a sharp lozenge-shaped point, used for engraving furrows in metal, wood, or marble.
burin	2.
	syl	bu+rin
	pron	<1bju*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	an engraver's individual style.
burin	3.
	syl	bu+rin
	pron	<1bju*rin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a prehistoric flint tool with a very small transverse edge.
burk	ety	C20: shortened from Berkeley or Berkshire Hunt, rhyming slang for cunt 
berk	alt
	head	burk
	or	burk
	syl	berk
	pron	<bR:k>
	pos	n.
burk	0.
	or	berk
	syl	burk
	pron	<bR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
burka	ety	C19: from Arabic
burka	0.
	syl	bur+ka
	pron	<1bR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long enveloping garment worn by Muslim women in public.
burke	ety	C19: named after W. Burke (1792-1829), Irishman executed in Edinburgh for a murder of this type
burke	1.
	syl	burke
	pron	<bR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to murder in such a way as to leave no marks on the body, usually by suffocation.
burke	2.
	syl	burke
	pron	<bR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of, silence, or suppress.
Edmund	1.
	head	Burke
	syl	Ed:mund.
	def	1729-97, British Whig statesman, conservative political theorist, and orator: defended parliamentary government and campaigned for a more liberal treatment of the American colonies.
Robert O'hara	2.
	head	Burke
	syl	Rob:ert O':ha:ra.
	def	1820-61, Irish explorer, who led the first expedition (1860-61) across Australia from South to North. He was accompanied by W. J. Wills, George Grey, and John King; King alone survived the return journey.
burl	ety	C15: from Old French burle tuft of wool, probably ultimately from Late Latin burra shaggy cloth
burl	H1.1.
	syl	burl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small knot or lump in wool.
burl	H1.2.
	syl	burl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a roundish warty outgrowth from the trunk, roots, or branches of certain trees.
burl	H1.3.
	syl	burl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the burls from (cloth).
burler	sub
	head	burl
	syl	burl+er
	pos	n.
burl	ety	C20: perhaps from #7birl in northern English dialect sense: a twist or turn
birl	alt
	head	burl
	or	burl
	syl	birl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	n.
burl	H2.0.
	or	birl
	syl	burl
	pron	<bR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an attempt; try (esp. in the phrase {give it a burl}) .
burlap	ety	C17: from borel coarse cloth, from Old French burel (see #7bureau) #7+{lap %1}
burlap	0.
	syl	bur+lap
	pron	<1bR:l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse fabric woven from jute, hemp, or the like.
Burleigh	0.
	syl	Bur:leigh
	pron	<1bR:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Burghley}.
burlesque	ety	C17: from French, from Italian burlesco, from burla a jest, piece of nonsense
burlesk	alt
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesque
	syl	bur+lesk
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	n.
burlesque	1.
	or	burlesk
	syl	bur+lesque
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	n.
	def	an artistic work, esp. literary or dramatic, satirizing a subject by caricaturing it.
burlesque	2.
	or	burlesk
	syl	bur+lesque
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	n.
	def	a ludicrous imitation or caricature.
burlesque	3.
	or	burlesk
	syl	bur+lesque
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	n.
	def	a play of the 17th-19th centuries that parodied some contemporary dramatic fashion or event.
burlesque	4.
	or	burlesk
	syl	bur+lesque
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. theatre.
	def	a bawdy comedy show of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: the striptease eventually became one of its chief elements. Slang name: {burleycue}.
burlesque	5.
	or	burlesk
	syl	bur+lesque
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a burlesque.
burlesques	infl
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesks
	syl	bur+lesques
	pos	vb.
burlesquing	infl
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesking
	syl	bur+lesqu+ing
	pos	vb.
burlesqued	infl
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesked
	syl	bur+lesqued
	pos	vb.
burlesks	infl
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesques
	syl	bur+lesks
	pos	vb.
burlesking	infl
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesquing
	syl	bur+lesk+ing
	pos	vb.
burlesked	infl
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesqued
	syl	bur+lesked.
	pos	vb.
burlesque	6.
	or	burlesk
	syl	bur+lesque
	pron	<bR:1lesk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to represent or imitate (a person or thing) in a ludicrous way; caricature.
burlesquer	sub
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesker
	syl	bur+1les+quer
	pos	n.
burlesker	sub
	head	burlesque
	or	burlesquer
	syl	bur+1lesk+er
	pos	n.
burley	ety	C19: probably from the name Burley 
burley	0.
	syl	bur+ley
	pron	<1bR:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a light thin-leaved tobacco, grown esp. in Kentucky.
Burlington	1.
	syl	Bur+ling+ton
	pron	<1bR:liGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Canada on Lake Ontario, northeast of Hamilton. Pop.: 87023 (1971).
Burlington	2.
	syl	Bur+ling+ton
	pron	<1bR:liGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Vermont on Lake Champlain: largest city in the state; University of Vermont (1791). Pop.: 38633 (1970).
burly	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German burl*_ih lofty
burlier	infl
	head	burly
	syl	bur+li+er
	pos	adj.
burliest	infl
	head	burly
	syl	bur+li+est.
	pos	adj.
burly	0.
	syl	bur+ly
	pron	<1bR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	large and thick of build; sturdy; stout.
burliness	sub
	head	burly
	syl	bur+li+ness
	pos	n.
Burma	0.
	syl	Bur+ma
	pron	<1bR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Asia, on the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea: unified from small states in 1752; annexed by Britain (1823-85) and made a province of India in 1886; became independent in 1948. It is generally mountainous, with the basins of the Chindwin and Irrawaddy Rivers in the central part and the Irrawaddy delta in the south. Language: Burmese. Religion: chiefly Buddhist. Currency: kyat. Capital: Rangoon. Pop.: 28885867 (1972). Area: 678000 sq. km (261789 sq. miles). Official name: {Socialist Republic of the Union of Burma}.
bur marigold	0.
	syl	bur mar:i+gold
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus that has yellow flowers and pointed fruits that cling to fur and clothing: family (composites). Also called: {beggar-ticks, sticktight}.
Burma Road	0.
	syl	Bur+ma Road
	pos	n.
	def	the route extending from Lashio in Burma to Chungking in China, which was used by the Allies during World@T War@T II@T to@T supply@T military@T equipment@T to@T Chiang Kai-shek's forces in China.
Burmese	1.
	syl	Bur+mese
	pron	<bR:1mEz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Burma, its people, or their language.
Burmese	infl
	syl	Bur+mese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Burmese	2.
	syl	Bur+mese
	pron	<bR:1mEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a native or inhabitant of Burma.
Burmese	3.
	syl	Bur+mese
	pron	<bR:1mEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the official language of Burma, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family.
Burmese cat	0.
	syl	Bur+mese cat
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of cat similar in shape to the Siamese but having a dark brown or blue-grey coat.
burn	ety	Old English beornan (intr.), b@arnan (tr.); related to Old Norse brenna (tr. or intr.), Gothic brinnan (intr.), Latin ferv*_ere to boil, seethe
burns	infl
	head	burn
	syl	burns
	pos	vb.
burning	infl
	head	burn
	syl	burn+ing
	pos	vb.
burnt	infl
	head	burn
	or	burned
	syl	burnt
	pos	vb.
burned	infl
	head	burn
	or	burnt
	syl	burned.
	pos	vb.
burn	H1.1.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo combustion.
burn	H1.2.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy or be destroyed by fire.
burn	H1.3.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage, injure, or mark by heat.
	exam	1	he burnt his hand;
	exam	2	she was burnt by the sun.
burn	H1.4.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to die or put to death by fire.
	exam	1	to burn at the stake.
burn	H1.5.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or feel hot.
	exam	1	my forehead burns.
burn	H1.6.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smart or cause to smart.
	exam	1	brandy burns one's throat.
burn	H1.7.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel strong emotion, esp. anger or passion.
burn	H1.8.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use for the purposes of light, heat, or power.
	exam	1	to burn coal.
burn	H1.9.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form by or as if by fire.
	exam	1	to burn a hole.
burn	H1.10.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to char or become charred.
	exam	1	the potatoes are burning in the saucepan.
burn	H1.11.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to brand or cauterize.
burn	H1.12.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce by or subject to heat as part of a process.
	exam	1	to burn charcoal.
burn	H1.13.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Card games, chiefly Brit.
	def	to discard or exchange (one or more useless cards).
burn	H1.14.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cheat, esp. financially.
burn	H1.15.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to electrocute or be electrocuted.
burn one's boats	16.
	head	burn
	or	bridges
	syl	burn one's boats
	qual	Informal.
	def	to proceed in such a way as to eliminate all alternative courses of action.
burn the candle at both ends	17.
	head	burn
	syl	burn the candle at both ends.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overwork or take on too much.
burn one's fingers	18.
	head	burn
	syl	burn one's fingers.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suffer from having meddled or interfered.
burn	H1.19.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an injury caused by exposure to heat, electrical, chemical, or radioactive agents. Burns are classified according to the depth of tissue affected: {first-degree burn}: skin surface painful and red; {second-degree burn}: blisters appear on the skin; {third-degree burn}: destruction of both epidermis and dermis.
burn	H1.20.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, e.g. on wood, caused by burning.
burn	H1.21.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a controlled use of rocket propellant, esp. for a course correction.
burn	H1.22.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	tobacco or a cigarette. {~} See also {burn in, burn off, burn out}.
burn	ety	Old English burna; related to Old Norse brunnr spring, Old High German brunno, Lithuanian bri*'autis to burst forth
burn	H2.0.
	syl	burn
	pron	<bR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a small stream; brook.
burned	1.
	syl	burned
	pron	<bR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	having been cheated in a sale of drugs.
burned	2.a.
	syl	burned
	pron	<bR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	revealed as a drug-peddler by a police informer.
burned	2.b.
	syl	burned
	pron	<bR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	revealed to drug-users as a police informer.
burned out	0.
	syl	burned out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	recovered from dependence on drugs.
Burne-Jones	0.
	syl	Burne-Jones
	pron	<1bR:n> <1J*unz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.ward}. 1833-98, English Pre-Raphaelite painter and designer of stained-glass windows and tapestries.
burner	1.
	syl	burn+er
	pron	<1bR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a stove, lamp, etc., that produces flame or heat.
burner	2.
	syl	burn+er
	pron	<1bR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for burning something, as fuel or refuse.
	exam	1	an oil burner.
burnet	ety	C14: from Old French burnete, variant of brunete dark brown (see #7brunette) ; so-called from the colour of the flowers of some of the plants
burnet	1.
	syl	bur+net
	pron	<1bR:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant of the rosaceous genus (or such as (or ({salad burnet}) , which has purple-tinged green flowers and leaves that are sometimes used for salads.
burnet rose	2.
	head	burnet
	syl	burnet rose.
	def	Also called: {Scotch rose}. a very prickly Eurasian rose, with white flowers and purplish-black fruits.
burnet saxifrage	3.
	head	burnet
	syl	burnet saxifrage.
	def	a Eurasian umbelliferous plant of the genus having umbrella-like clusters of white or pink flowers.
burnet	4.
	syl	bur+net
	pron	<1bR:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a moth of the genus having red-spotted dark green wings and antennae with enlarged tips: family
Burnet	0.
	syl	Bur:net
	pron	<b*1net>, <1bR:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Mac@.far@.lane} (m$$k#!f$a$:l$$n). born 1899, Australian physician and virologist, who shared a Nobel prize for medicine and physiology in 1960 with P. B. Medawar for their work in immunology.
Frances Hodgson	infl
	head	Burnett
	syl	Fran:ces Hodg:son
	pron	<1hoJs*n>
	pos	n.
Burnett	0.
	syl	Bur:nett
	pron	<bR:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	1849-1924, U.S. novelist, born in England; author of (1886).
Charles	1.
	head	Burney
	syl	Charles.
	def	1726-1814, English composer and music historian, whose books include (1776-89).
Frances	2.
	head	Burney
	syl	Fran:ces.
	def	called married name 1752-1840, English novelist and diarist: author of (1778). Her (1768-1840) are of historical interest.
Burnham scale	ety	C20: named after Lord Burnham (1862-1933), chairman of the committee that originally set it up
Burnham scale	0.
	syl	Burn+ham scale
	pron	<1bR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the salary scale for teachers in English state schools, which is revised periodically.
burn in	0.
	syl	burn in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to darken (areas on a photographic print) by exposing them to light while masking other regions.
burning	1.
	syl	burn+ing
	pron	<1bR:niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense; passionate.
burning	2.
	syl	burn+ing
	pron	<1bR:niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgent; crucial.
	exam	1	a burning problem.
burning	3.
	syl	burn+ing
	pron	<1bR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of heat treatment used to harden and finish ceramic materials or to prepare certain ores for further treatment by calcination.
burning	4.
	syl	burn+ing
	pron	<1bR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	overheating of an alloy during heat treatment in which local fusion or excessive oxide formation and penetration occur, weakening the alloy.
burningly	sub
	head	burning
	syl	burn+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
burning bush	1.
	syl	burn+ing bush
	pos	n.
	def	any of several shrubs or trees, esp. the wahoo, that have bright red fruits or seeds.
burning bush	2.
	syl	burn+ing bush
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gas plant}.
burning bush	3.
	syl	burn+ing bush
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants, esp. the summer cypress, with a bright red autumn foliage.
burning bush	4.
	syl	burn+ing bush
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the bush that burned without being consumed, from which God spoke to Moses (Exodus 3:2-4).
burning glass	0.
	syl	burn+ing glass
	pos	n.
	def	a convex lens for concentrating the sun's rays into a small area to produce heat or fire.
burnish	ety	C14 burnischen, from Old French brunir to make brown, from brun #7brown 
burnish	1.
	syl	bur+nish
	pron	<1bR:niS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become shiny or smooth by friction; polish.
burnish	2.
	syl	bur+nish
	pron	<1bR:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	a shiny finish; lustre.
burnishable	sub
	head	burnish
	syl	burn+ish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
burnisher	sub
	head	burnish
	syl	burn+ish+er
	pos	n.
Burnley	0.
	syl	Burn+ley
	pron	<1bR:nli>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW England, in E Lancashire. Pop.: 76483 (1971).
burn off	1.
	syl	burn off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear (land) of vegetation by burning. {~} {burn-off}.
burn off	2.
	syl	burn off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	an act or the process of burning land off.
burnoose	ety	C20: via French burnous from Arabic burnus, from Greek birros cloak
burnous	infl
	head	burnoose
	or	burnouse
	syl	bur+nous
	pron	<bR:1nu:s>, <-1nu:z>
	pos	n.
burnouse	infl
	head	burnoose
	or	burnous
	syl	bur+nouse
	pron	<bR:1nu:s>, <-1nu:z>
	pos	n.
burnoose	0.
	syl	bur+noose
	pron	<bR:1nu:s>, <-1nu:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a long circular cloak with a hood attached, worn esp. by Arabs.
burnoosed	sub
	head	burnoose
	or	burnoused
	syl	bur+1noosed
	pos	adj.
burnoused	sub
	head	burnoose
	or	burnoosed
	syl	bur+1noused
	pos	adj.
burn out	1.
	syl	burn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to become or cause to become worn out or inoperative as a result of heat or friction.
	exam	1	the clutch burnt out.
burn out	2.
	syl	burn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a rocket, jet engine, etc.
	def	to cease functioning as a result of exhaustion of the fuel supply.
burn out	3.
	syl	burn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to destroy by fire.
burn out	4.
	syl	burn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to become or cause to become exhausted through overwork or dissipation.
burnout	infl
	head	burn out
	syl	burn+out.
	pos	n.
burn out	5.
	syl	burn out
	pos	n.
	def	the failure of a mechanical device from excessive heating.
Robert	infl
	head	Burns
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Burns	0.
	syl	Burns
	pron	<bR:nz>
	pos	n.
	def	1759-96, Scottish lyric poet. His verse, written mostly in dialect, includes love songs, nature poetry, and satires, of which and are among the best known.
burnsides	ety	C19: named after General A. E. Burnside (1824-81), Union general in the U.S. Civil War
burnsides	0.
	syl	burn+sides
	pron	<1bR:n2sIdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	thick side whiskers worn with a moustache and clean-shaven chin.
burnt	1.
	syl	burnt
	pron	<bR:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {burn} %1.
burnt	2.
	syl	burnt
	pron	<bR:nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by or as if by burning; charred.
burnt	3.
	syl	burnt
	pron	<bR:nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of various pigments, such as ochre and orange
	def	calcined, with a resultant darkening of colour.
burnt almond	0.
	syl	burnt al+mond
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet consisting of an almond enclosed in burnt sugar.
burnt offering	0.
	syl	burnt of+fer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a sacrificial offering burnt, usually on an altar, to honour, propitiate, or supplicate a deity.
burnt sienna	1.
	syl	burnt si+en+na
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown dye or pigment obtained by roasting raw sienna in a furnace.
burnt sienna	2.
	syl	burnt si+en+na
	pos	n.
	def	a dark reddish-orange to reddish-brown colour.
burnt umber	1.
	syl	burnt um+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a brown pigment obtained by heating umber.
burnt umber	2.
	syl	burnt um+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown colour.
burn-up	0.
	syl	burn-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a period of fast driving.
bur oak	0.
	syl	bur oak
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American oak, having fringed acorn cups and durable timber.
buroo	ety	C20: from #7bureau 
buroos	infl
	head	buroo
	syl	bu+roos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buroo	1.
	syl	bu+roo
	pron	<b*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and Irish dialect.
	def	the government office from which unemployment benefit is distrib?!uted.
buroo	2.
	syl	bu+roo
	pron	<b*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and Irish dialect.
	def	the unemployment benefit itself (esp. in the phrase {on the buroo) }.
burp	ety	C20: of imitative origin
burp	1.
	syl	burp
	pron	<bR:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a belch.
burp	2.
	syl	burp
	pron	<bR:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to belch.
burp	3.
	syl	burp
	pron	<bR:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a baby) to burp to relieve flatulence after feeding.
burp gun	0.
	syl	burp gun
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an automatic pistol or submachine gun.
burr	ety	C14: variant of #7bur 
burr	H1.1.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small power-driven hand-operated rotary file, esp. for removing burrs or for machining recesses.
burr	H1.2.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough edge left on a workpiece after cutting, drilling, etc.
burr	H1.3.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough or irregular protuberance, such as a burl on a tree.
burr	H1.4.a.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a burl on the trunk or root of a tree, sliced across for use as decorative veneer.
burr	H1.5.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bur}.
burr	H1.6.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a rough edge on (a workpiece).
burr	H1.7.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove burrs from (a workpiece); deburr.
burr	ety	C18: either special use of #7bur (in the sense: rough sound) or of imitative origin
burr	H2.1.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an articulation of (r) characteristic of certain English dialects, esp. the uvular fricative trill of Northumberland or the retroflex of the West of England.
burr	H2.2.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a whirring sound.
burr	H2.3.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pronounce (words) with a burr.
burr	H2.4.
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a whirring sound.
burr	ety	C16 (in the sense: broad ring on a spear): variant of burrow (in obsolete sense: #7borough) 
bur	alt
	head	burr
	or	burr
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
burr	H3.1.
	or	bur
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a washer fitting around the end of a rivet.
burr	H3.2.
	or	bur
	syl	burr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a blank punched out of sheet metal.
burr 	ety	C18: probably from #7bur, from its qualities of roughness
buhr	infl
	head	burr 
	or	bur
	syl	buhr
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
bur	infl
	head	burr 
	or	buhr
	syl	bur
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
burr 	H4.1.
	syl	burr 
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {buhrstone}.
burr 	H4.2.
	syl	burr 
	pron	<bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of hard siliceous rock surrounded by softer rock.
burrawang	ety	C19: from Mount Budawang, New South Wales
burrawang	0.
	syl	bur+ra+wang
	pron	<1b^r*w@G>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian cycads of the genus having an edible nut.
bur reed	0.
	syl	bur reed
	pos	n.
	def	a marsh plant of the genus having narrow leaves, round clusters of small green flowers, and round prickly fruit: family
burro	ety	Spanish, from Portuguese, from burrico donkey, ultimately from Latin burr*_icus small horse
burros	infl
	head	burro
	syl	bur+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
burro	0.
	syl	bur+ro
	pron	<1bur*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a donkey, esp. one used as a pack animal.
Edgar Rice	1.
	head	Burroughs
	syl	Ed:gar Rice.
	def	1875-1950, U.S. novelist, author of the stories.
William	2.
	head	Burroughs
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	born 1914, U.S. novelist, noted for his works portraying the life of drug addicts, esp. (1959), and his science fiction, including (1962) and (1964).
burrow	ety	C13: probably a variant of #7borough 
burrow	1.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a rabbit, fox, or other small animal, for habitation or shelter.
burrow	2.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small snug place affording shelter or retreat.
burrow	3.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dig (a burrow) in, through, or under (ground).
burrow	4.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to move through by or as by digging.
	exam	1	to burrow through the forest.
burrow	5.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hide or live in a burrow.
burrow	6.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to delve deeply.
	exam	1	he burrowed into his pockets.
burrow	7.
	syl	bur+row
	pron	<1b^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hide (oneself).
burrower	sub
	head	burrow
	syl	bur+row+er
	pos	n.
burrstone	0.
	syl	burr+stone
	pron	<1bR:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {buhrstone}.
burrier	infl
	head	burry
	syl	bur+ri+er
	pos	adj.
burriest	infl
	head	burry
	syl	bur+ri+est.
	pos	adj.
burry	1.
	syl	bur+ry
	pron	<1bR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or covered in burs.
burry	2.
	syl	bur+ry
	pron	<1bR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling burs; prickly.
bursa	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin: bag, pouch, from Greek: skin, hide; see #7purse 
bursae	infl
	head	bursa
	or	bursas
	syl	bur+sae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bursas	infl
	head	bursa
	or	bursae
	syl	bur+sas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bursa	0.
	syl	bur+sa
	pron	<1bR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fluid-filled sac that reduces friction between movable parts of the body, esp. at joints.
bursal	sub
	head	bursa
	syl	bur+sal
	pos	adj.
Bursa	0.
	syl	Bur+sa
	pron	<1bR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Turkey: founded in the 2nd century #7b.c.; seat of Bithynian kings. Pop.: 346103 (1975). Former name: {Brusa}.
bursar	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin burs*_arius keeper of the purse, from bursa purse
bursar	1.
	syl	bur+sar
	pron	<1bR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official in charge of the financial management of a school, college, or university.
bursar	2.
	syl	bur+sar
	pron	<1bR:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a student holding a bursary.
bursarial	0.
	syl	bur+sar+i:al
	pron	<bR:1se*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or paid by a bursar or bursary.
bursaries	infl
	head	bursary
	syl	bur+sa+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bursary	1.
	syl	bur+sa+ry
	pron	<1bR:s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {#!bur+sar+@!ship}. a scholarship or grant awarded in Scottish schools and universities.
bursary	2.
	syl	bur+sa+ry
	pron	<1bR:s*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the treasury of a college, etc.
bursary	3.
	syl	bur+sa+ry
	pron	<1bR:s*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the bursar's room in a college.
Burschenschaft	ety	literally: youth association
Burschenschaft	0.
	syl	Bur+schen+schaft
	pron	German. <1burSN2Saft>
	pos	n.
	def	a students' frater?!nity, originally one concerned with Christian ideals, patriotism, etc.
burse	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin bursa purse
burse	1.
	syl	burse
	pron	<bR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a flat case used at Mass as a container for the corporal.
burse	2.a.
	syl	burse
	pron	<bR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fund providing allowances for students.
burse	2.b.
	syl	burse
	pron	<bR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the allowance provided.
burseraceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Bursera type genus, named after J. Burser (1593-1649), German botanist
burseraceous	0.
	syl	bur+ser+a:ceous
	pron	<2bR:s*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a tropical family of trees and shrubs having compound leaves and resin or balsam in their stems. The family includes bdellium and some balsams.
bursiform	ety	C19: from Latin bursa bag+-#7form 
bursiform	0.
	syl	bur+si+form
	pron	<1bR:si2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a pouch or sac.
bursitis	0.
	syl	bur+si+tis
	pron	<bR:1sItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a bursa, esp. one in the shoulder joint.
burst	ety	Old English berstan; related to Old Norse bresta, Old Frisian bersta, Old High German brestan; compare #7break 
bursts	infl
	head	burst
	syl	bursts
	pos	vb.
bursting	infl
	head	burst
	syl	burst+ing
	pos	vb.
burst	infl
	syl	burst.
	pos	vb.
burst	1.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break open or apart suddenly and noisily, esp. from internal pressure; explode.
burst	2.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come, go, etc., suddenly and forcibly.
	exam	1	he burst into the room.
burst	3.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be full to the point of breaking open.
burst	4.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give vent (to) suddenly or loudly.
	exam	1	to burst into song.
burst	5.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause or suffer the rupture of.
	exam	1	to burst a blood vessel.
burst	6.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden breaking open or apart; explosion.
burst	7.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a break; breach; rupture.
burst	8.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden display or increase of effort or action; spurt.
	exam	1	a burst of speed.
burst	9.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden and violent emission, occurrence, or outbreak.
	exam	1	a burst of heavy rain;
	exam	2	a burst of applause.
burst	10.
	syl	burst
	pron	<bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a volley of fire from a weapon or weapons.
burster	sub
	head	burst
	syl	burst+er
	pos	n.
burstone	0.
	syl	bur+stone
	pron	<1bR:2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {buhrstone}.
burthen	0.
	syl	bur+then
	pron	<1bR:D*n>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an archaic word for {burden%1}.
burthensome	sub
	head	burthen
	syl	bur+then+some
	pos	adj.
burton	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
burton	1.
	syl	bur+ton
	pron	<1bR:tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a kind of light hoisting tackle.
burton	2.a.
	syl	bur+ton
	pron	<1bR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	to be broken, useless, or lost.
burton	2.b.
	syl	bur+ton
	pron	<1bR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	to die.
Burton	1.
	syl	Bur:ton
	pron	<1bR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard Fran@.cis}. 1821-90, English explorer, Orientalist, and writer who discovered Lake Tanganyika with John Speke (1858); produced the first unabridged translation of (1885-88).
Richard (Jenkins)	2.
	head	Burton
	syl	Rich:ard (Jenkins).
	def	born 1925, British stage and film actor: films include (1964), (1966), and (1977).
Robert	3.
	head	Burton
	syl	Rob:ert
	def	pen name 1577-1640, English clergyman, scholar, and writer, noted for his (1621).
Burton-upon-Trent	0.
	syl	Bur:ton-up:on-Trent
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in E Staffordshire: famous for brewing. Pop.: 50175 (1971).
Burundi	0.
	syl	Bu+run+di
	pron	<b*1rundi>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in E central Africa: inhabited chiefly by the Bahutu, Watutsi, and Batwa; made part of German East Africa in 1899; part of the Belgian territory of Ruanda-Urundi from 1923 until it became independent in 1962; consists mainly of high plateaus along the main Nile-Congo dividing range, dropping rapidly to the Great Rift Valley in the west. Languages: Kirundi and French. Currency: Burundi franc. Capital: Bujumbura. Pop.: 3350000 (1971). Area: 27731 sq. km (10707 sq. miles). Former name (until 1962): {Urundi}.
burweed	0.
	syl	bur+weed
	pron	<1bR:2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that bear burs, such as the burdock.
bury	ety	Old English byrgan to bury, hide; related to Old Norse bjarga to save, preserve, Old English beorgan to defend
buries	infl
	head	bury
	syl	bur:ies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
burying	infl
	head	bury
	syl	bur:y+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
buried	infl
	head	bury
	syl	bur+ied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bury	1.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a corpse) in a grave, usually with funeral rites; inter.
bury	2.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in the earth and cover with soil.
bury	3.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose through death.
bury	4.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover from sight; hide.
bury	5.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to embed; sink.
	exam	1	to bury a nail in plaster.
bury	6.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy (oneself) with deep concentration; engross.
	exam	1	to be buried in a book.
bury	7.
	syl	bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss from the mind; abandon.
	exam	1	to bury old hatreds.
bury the hatchet	8.
	head	bury
	syl	bury the hatchet.
	def	to cease hostilities and become reconciled.
bury one's head in the sand	9.
	head	bury
	syl	bury one's head in the sand.
	def	to refuse to face a problem.
burier	sub
	head	bury
	syl	bur:i+er
	pos	n.
Bury	0.
	syl	Bur:y
	pron	<1beri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, part of Greater Manchester: an early textile centre. Pop.: 67776 (1971).
Buriat	alt
	head	Buryat
	or	Buryat
	syl	Bur+iat
	pron	<bu*1ja:t>, <bu*ri1a:t>
	pos	n.
Buryat	1.
	or	Buriat
	syl	Bur+yat
	pron	<bu*1ja:t>, <bu*ri1a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people living chiefly in the Buryat ASSR.
Buryat	2.
	or	Buriat
	syl	Bur+yat
	pron	<bu*1ja:t>, <bu*ri1a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mongolic branch of the Altaic family.
Buryat Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Bur+yat Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SE central Soviet Union, in the RSFSR, on Lake Baikal: mountainous, with forests covering over half the total area. Capital: Ulan-Ude. Pop.: 812251 (1970). Area: 350300 sq. km (135650 sq. miles).
burying beetle	0.
	syl	bur:y+ing bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a beetle of the genus which buries the dead bodies of small animals by excavating beneath them, using the corpses as food for themselves and their larvae: family Also called: {sexton}.
Bury St Edmunds	0.
	syl	Bur:y St. Ed+munds
	pron	<1beri> <s*nt> <1edm*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E England, in Suffolk. Pop.: 25629 (1971).
buses	infl
	head	bus
	or	busses
	syl	bus:es
	pos	b^s; n.
	mod	pl.
busses	infl
	head	bus
	or	buses
	syl	bus+ses.
	pos	b^s; n.
	mod	pl.
bus	1.
	syl	bus
	pos	b^s; n.
	def	a large motor vehicle designed to carry passengers between stopping places along a regular route. More formal name: {omnibus}. Sometimes called: {motorbus}.
bus	2.
	syl	bus
	pos	b^s; n.
	def	short for {trolley bus}.
bus	3.
	syl	bus
	pos	b^s; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a bus or buses.
	exam	1	a bus driver;
	exam	2	a bus station.
bus	4.
	syl	bus
	pos	b^s; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a car or aircraft, esp. one that is old and shaky.
bus	5.
	syl	bus
	pos	b^s; n.
	qual	Electronics, computer technol.
	def	short for {busbar}.
miss the bus	6.
	head	bus
	syl	miss the bus.
	def	to miss an opportunity; be too late.
buses	infl
	head	bus
	or	busses
	syl	bus:es
	pos	vb.
busing	infl
	head	bus
	or	bussing
	syl	bus+ing
	pos	vb.
bused	infl
	head	bus
	or	bussed
	syl	bused
	pos	vb.
busses	infl
	head	bus
	or	buses
	syl	bus:ses
	pos	vb.
bussing	infl
	head	bus
	or	busing
	syl	bus+sing
	pos	vb.
bussed	infl
	head	bus
	or	bused
	syl	bussed.
	pos	vb.
bus	7.
	syl	bus
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel or transport by bus.
bus	8.
	syl	bus
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to transport (children) by bus from one area to a school in another in order to create racially integrated classes.
bus	0.
	syl	bus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	business.
busbar	1.
	syl	bus+bar
	pron	<1b^z2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical conductor, maintained at a specific voltage and capable of carrying a high current, usually used to make a common connection between several circuits in a system.
busbar	2.
	syl	bus+bar
	pron	<1b^z2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of such electrical conductors maintained at a low voltage, used for carrying data in binary form between the various parts of a computer or its peripherals. {~} Some?!times shortened to {bus}.
bus boy	0.
	syl	bus boy
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a waiter's assistant.
busby	ety	C18 (in the sense: large bushy wig): perhaps from a proper name
busbies	infl
	head	busby
	syl	bus+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
busby	1.
	syl	bus+by
	pron	<1b^zbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall fur helmet with a bag hanging from the top to the right side, worn by certain soldiers, usually hussars, as in the British Army.
busby	2.
	syl	bus+by
	pron	<1b^zbi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bearskin} (the hat).
busera	ety	from Rukiga, a language of SW Uganda
busera	1.
	syl	bu+se:ra
	pron	<bu1ser*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink of Uganda made from millet: sometimes mixed with honey.
busera	2.
	syl	bu+se:ra
	pron	<bu1ser*>
	pos	n.
	def	a porridge made out of millet.
bush	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse buski, Old High German busc, Middle Dutch bosch; related to Old French bosc wood, Italian bosco 
bush	H1.1.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense woody plant, smaller than a tree, with many branches arising from the lower part of the stem; shrub.
bush	H1.2.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense cluster of such shrubs; thicket.
bush	H1.3.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a bush, esp. in density.
	exam	1	a bush of hair.
bush	H1.4.a.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	an uncultivated or sparsely settled area, esp. in Africa, Australia, New Zealand, or Canada: usually covered with trees or shrubs.
bush	H1.4.b.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a bush fire.
bush	H1.5.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a forested area; woodland.
bush	H1.6.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	the country?!side, as opposed to the city.
	exam	1	out in the bush.
bush	H1.7.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a fox's tail; brush.
bush	H1.8.a.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a bunch of ivy hung as a vintner's sign in front of a tavern.
bush	H1.8.b.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	any tavern sign.
beat about the bush	9.
	head	bush
	syl	beat about the bush.
	def	to avoid the point at issue; prevaricate.
bush	H1.10.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	West African informal.
	def	ignorant or stupid, esp. as considered typical of unwesternized rustic life.
bush	H1.11.a.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	adj.
	def	to go off into the bush.
bush	H1.11.b.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	adj.
	def	to run wild.
bush	H1.12.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow thick and bushy.
bush	H1.13.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, decorate, support, etc., with bushes.
bush	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch busse box, bush; related to German B*"uchse tin, Swedish hjulb*_ossa wheel-box, Late Latin buxis #7{box %1}
bush	H2.1.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {bushing}. a thin metal sleeve or tubular lining serving as a bearing or guide. {~}
bush	H2.2.
	syl	bush
	pron	<buS>
	pos	n.
	def	to fit a bush to (a casing, bearing, etc.).
bushbabies	infl
	head	bushbaby
	syl	bush+ba:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushbaby	0.
	syl	bush+ba:by
	pron	<1buS2bAbi>
	pos	n.
	def	any agile nocturnal arboreal prosimian primate of the genera and occurring in Africa south of the Sahara: family (lorises). They have large eyes and ears and a long tail. Also called: {galago}.
bushbashing	0.
	syl	bush+bash+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the process of forcing a path through the bush.
boschbok	alt
	head	bushbuck
	or	bushbuck
	syl	bosch+bok
	pos	n.
bushbucks	infl
	head	bushbuck
	or	bushboks
	syl	bush+bucks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushbuck	infl
	or	bushbok
	syl	bush+buck
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushboks	infl
	head	bushbuck
	or	bushbucks
	syl	bush+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushbok	infl
	head	bushbuck
	or	bushbuck
	syl	bush+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushbuck	0.
	or	boschbok
	syl	bush+buck
	pron	<1buS2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small nocturnal spiral-horned antelope, of the bush and tropical forest of Africa. Its coat is reddish-brown with a few white markings.
bushcraft	0.
	syl	bush+craft
	pron	<1buS2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	ability and experience in matters concerned with living in the bush.
bushed	1.
	syl	bushed
	pron	<buSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; U.S. and Canadian.
	usage	postpositive
	def	extremely tired; exhausted.
bushed	2.
	syl	bushed
	pron	<buSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; Canadian.
	def	mentally disturbed from living in isolation, esp. in the north.
bushed	3.
	syl	bushed
	pron	<buSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	def	lost or bewildered, as in the bush.
bushel	ety	C14: from Old French boissel, from boisse one sixth of a bushel, of Gaulish origin
bushel	H1.1.
	syl	bush+el
	pron	<1buS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. unit of dry or liquid measure equal to 8 Imperial gallons. 1 Imperial bushel is equivalent to 0.03637 cubic metres.
bushel	H1.2.
	syl	bush+el
	pron	<1buS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. unit of dry measure equal to 64 U.S. pints. 1 U.S. bushel is equivalent to 0.03524 cubic metres.
bushel	H1.3.
	syl	bush+el
	pron	<1buS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a container with a capacity equal to either of these quantities.
bushel	H1.4.
	syl	bush+el
	pron	<1buS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large amount; great deal.
hide one's light under a bushel	5.
	head	bushel
	syl	hide one's light under a bushel.
	def	to conceal one's abilities or good qualities.
bushel	ety	C19: probably from German bosseln to do inferior work, patch, from Middle High German b*_ozeln to beat, from Old High German b*_ozan 
bushels	infl
	head	bushel
	or	bushels
	syl	bush+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bushelling	infl
	head	bushel
	or	busheling
	syl	bush+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bushelled	infl
	head	bushel
	or	busheled
	syl	bush+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
busheling	infl
	head	bushel
	or	bushelling
	syl	bush+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
busheled	infl
	head	bushel
	or	bushelled
	syl	bush+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
bushel	H2.0.
	syl	bush+el
	pron	<1buS*l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to alter or mend (a garment).
busheller	sub
	head	bushel
	or	bushelman
	syl	bush+el+ler
	pos	n.
bushelman	sub
	head	bushel
	or	busheller
	syl	bush+el+man
	pos	n.
bushhammer	ety	C19: from German Bosshammer, from bossen to beat+#7hammer 
bushhammer	0.
	syl	bush+ham:mer
	pron	<1buS2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hammer with small pyramids projecting from its working face, used for dressing stone.
bush house	0.
	syl	bush house
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a shed or hut in the bush or a garden.
Bushido	ety	C19: from Japanese bushi warrior (from Chinese wushih) +d*_o way (from Chinese tao) 
Bushido	0.
	syl	Bu+shi+do
	pron	<2bu:Si1d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the feudal code of the Japanese samurai, stressing self-discipline, courage and loyalty.
bushie	0.
	syl	bush:ie
	pron	<1buSi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {bushy} %2.
bushing	1.
	syl	bush+ing
	pron	<1buSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bush%2} (sense 1).
bushing	2.
	syl	bush+ing
	pron	<1buSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an adapter having ends of unequal diameters, often with internal screw threads, used to connect pipes of different sizes.
bushing	3.
	syl	bush+ing
	pron	<1buSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of electrical insulation enabling a live conductor to pass through an earthed wall, etc.
Bushire	0.
	syl	Bu+shire
	pron	<bju:1SI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Iran, on the Persian Gulf. Pop.: 23547 (1966). Persian name: {Bu+shehr} (bu$:#!#s$er).
bushirt	alt
	head	bush jacket
	or	bush jacket
	syl	bushirt
	pos	n.
bush jacket	0.
	or	bushirt
	syl	bush jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a casual jacket or shirt having four patch pockets and a belt.
bush lawyer	0.
	syl	bush law+yer
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person who gives legal opinions but is not qualified to do so.
bushmen	infl
	head	bushman
	syl	bush+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushman	0.
	syl	bush+man
	pron	<1buSm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a person who lives or travels in the bush, esp. one versed in bush lore.
Bushman	ety	C18: from Afrikaans boschjesman 
Bushman	infl
	or	Bushmen
	syl	Bush+man
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bushmen	infl
	head	Bushman
	or	Bushman
	syl	Bush+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Bushman	1.
	syl	Bush+man
	pron	<1buSm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a hunting and gathering people of southern Africa, esp. the Kalahari region, typically having leathery yellowish skin, short stature, and prominent buttocks.
Bushman	2.
	syl	Bush+man
	pron	<1buSm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any language of this people, belonging to the Khoisan family.
bushmaster	0.
	syl	bush+mas:ter
	pron	<1buS2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large greyish-brown highly venomous snake, inhabiting wooded regions of tropical America: family (pit vipers).
bush oyster	0.
	syl	bush oys+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., euphemistic.
	def	a bull's testicle when cooked and eaten.
bushpig	0.
	syl	bush+pig
	pron	<1buS2pig>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild pig, inhabiting forests in tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is brown or black, with pale markings on the face. Also called: {boschvark}.
bushranger	1.
	syl	bush+rang:er
	pron	<1buS2rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an escaped convict or robber living in the bush.
bushranger	2.
	syl	bush+rang:er
	pron	<1buS2rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who lives away from civilization; backwoodsman.
bush shrike	1.
	syl	bush shrike
	pos	n.
	def	any shrike of the African subfamily such@T as@T ({black-fronted bush shrike}) .
bush shrike	2.
	syl	bush shrike
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ant bird}.
bush tea	1.
	syl	bush tea
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous shrub of the genus of southern Africa.
bush tea	2.
	syl	bush tea
	pos	n.
	def	a beverage prepared from the dried leaves of any of these plants.
bush telegraph	1.
	syl	bush tel:e+graph
	pos	n.
	def	a means of communication between primitive peoples over large areas, as by drum beats.
bush telegraph	2.
	syl	bush tel:e+graph
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a means of spreading rumour, gossip, etc.
bushtit	0.
	syl	bush+tit
	pron	<1buS2tit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small grey active North American songbird of the genus such as ({common bushtit}) : family (titmice).
the	infl
	head	Bushveld
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Bushveld	0.
	syl	Bush+veld
	pron	<1buS2felt>, <-2velt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of low altitude in the NE Transvaal, South Africa, having scrub vegetation. Also called: {Lowveld}.
bushwalking	0.
	syl	bush+walk+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an expedition on foot in the bush.
bushwhack	1.
	syl	bush+whack
	pron	<1buS2w@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to ambush.
bushwhack	2.
	syl	bush+whack
	pron	<1buS2w@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to cut or beat one's way through thick woods.
bushwhack	3.
	syl	bush+whack
	pron	<1buS2w@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.; Also Austral.
	def	to range or move around in woods or the bush.
bushwhack	4.
	syl	bush+whack
	pron	<1buS2w@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to fight as a guerrilla in wild or uncivilized regions.
bushwhacker	1.
	syl	bush+whack:er
	pron	<1buS2w@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	a person who travels around or lives in thinly populated woodlands.
bushwhacker	2.
	syl	bush+whack:er
	pron	<1buS2w@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an unsophisticated person; boor.
bushwhacker	3.
	syl	bush+whack:er
	pron	<1buS2w@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Confederate guerrilla during the American Civil War.
bushwhacker	4.
	syl	bush+whack:er
	pron	<1buS2w@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any guerrilla.
bush wren	0.
	syl	bush wren
	pos	n.
	def	a wren, occurring in New Zealand: family See also {{rifleman} (sense 2)}.
bushier	infl
	head	bushy
	syl	bush:i+er
	pos	adj.
bushiest	infl
	head	bushy
	syl	bush:i+est.
	pos	adj.
bushy	H1.1.
	syl	bush:y
	pron	<1buSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or overgrown with bushes.
bushy	H1.2.
	syl	bush:y
	pron	<1buSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	thick and shaggy.
	exam	1	bushy eyebrows.
bushily	sub
	head	bushy
	syl	bush:i+ly
	pos	adv.
bushiness	sub
	head	bushy
	syl	bush:i+ness
	pos	n.
bushie	alt
	head	bushy
	or	bushy
	syl	bush:ie
	pron	<1buSi>
	pos	n.
bushies	infl
	head	bushy
	syl	bush:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
bushy	H2.1.
	or	bushie
	syl	bush:y
	pron	<1buSi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person who lives in the bush.
bushy	H2.2.
	or	bushie
	syl	bush:y
	pron	<1buSi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an unsophisticated uncouth person.
busily	0.
	syl	bus:i+ly
	pron	<1bizili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a busy manner; industriously.
business	ety	Old English bisignis solicitude, attentiveness, from bisig #7busy+ -nis -#7ness 
business	1.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	a trade or profession.
business	2.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial, commercial, or professional operation; purchase and sale of goods and services.
	exam	1	the tailoring business.
business	3.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial or industrial establishment, such as a firm or factory.
business	4.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	volume or quantity of commercial activity.
	exam	1	business is poor today.
business	5.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	commercial policy or procedure.
	exam	1	overcharging is bad busi?!ness.
business	6.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	proper or rightful concern or responsibility (often in the phrase {mind one's own business) }.
business	7.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	a special task; assignment.
business	8.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	an affair; matter.
business	9.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	serious work or activity.
	exam	1	get down to business.
business	10.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a vaguely defined collection or area.
	exam	1	jets, fast cars, and all that business.
business	11.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stage business}. an incidental action, such as lighting a pipe, performed by an actor for dramatic effect.
mean business	12.
	head	business
	syl	mean business.
	def	to be in earnest.
business	13.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {defecation} (esp. in the phrase {do one's business) }.
business	14.
	syl	busi+ness
	pron	<1biznis>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {{prostitution} (sense 1)}.
business college	0.
	syl	busi+ness col+lege
	pos	n.
	def	a college providing courses in secretarial studies, business management, accounting, commerce, etc.
business cycle	0.
	syl	busi+ness cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {trade cycle}.
business end	0.
	syl	busi+ness end
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the part of a tool or weapon that does the work, as contrasted with the handle.
businesslike	1.
	syl	busi:ness+like
	pron	<1biznis2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	efficient and methodical.
businesslike	2.
	syl	busi:ness+like
	pron	<1biznis2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	earnest or severe.
businesswoman	alt
	head	businessman
	or	businessman
	syl	busi:ness+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
businessmen	infl
	head	businessman
	or	businesswomen
	syl	busi:ness+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
businesswomen	infl
	head	businessman
	or	businessmen
	syl	busi:ness+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
businessman	0.
	or	businesswoman
	syl	busi:ness+man
	pron	<1biznis2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in commercial or industrial business, esp. as an owner or executive.
busk	ety	C16: from Old French busc, probably from Old Italian busco splinter, stick, of Germanic origin
busk	H1.1.
	syl	busk
	pos	b^sk; n.
	def	a strip of whalebone, wood, steel, etc., inserted into the front of a corset to stiffen it.
busk	H1.2.
	syl	busk
	pos	b^sk; n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	the corset itself.
busk	ety	C20: of unknown origin
busk	H2.0.
	syl	busk
	pos	b^sk; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to make money by singing, dancing, acting, etc., in public places, as in front of theatre queues.
busker	sub
	head	busk
	syl	busk+er
	pos	n.
busk	ety	C14: from Old Norse b*_uask, from b*_ua to make ready, dwell; see #7bower 
busk	H3.1.
	syl	busk
	pos	b^sk; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make ready; prepare.
busk	H3.2.
	syl	busk
	pos	b^sk; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dress or adorn.
buskin	ety	C16: perhaps from Spanish borzegu*'i; related to Old French bouzequin, Italian borzacchino, of obscure origin
buskin	1.
	syl	bus+kin
	pron	<1b^skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a sandal-like covering for the foot and leg, reaching the calf and usually laced.
buskin	2.
	syl	bus+kin
	pron	<1b^skin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cothurnus}. a thick-soled laced half boot resembling this, worn esp. by actors of ancient Greece.
buskin	3.
	syl	bus+kin
	pron	<1b^skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	tragic drama.
busman's holiday	ety	C20: alluding to a bus driver having a driving holiday
busman's holiday	0.
	syl	bus+man's hol:i+day
	pron	<1b^sm*nz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a holiday spent doing the same sort of thing as one does at work.
Ferruccio Benvenuto	infl
	head	Busoni
	syl	Fer:ru:ccio Ben:ve:nu:to
	pron	<fAr1rutCo> <bAnvA1nu:to>
	pos	n.
Busoni	0.
	syl	Bu:so:ni
	pron	Italian <bu1zo:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1924, Italian pianist and composer, esp. of works for piano.
Busrah	alt
	head	Busra
	or	Busra
	syl	Bus+rah
	pron	<1b^sr*>
	pos	n.
Busra	0.
	or	Busrah
	syl	Bus+ra
	pron	<1b^sr*>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Basra}.
buss	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; compare French baiser, German dialect Bussi little kiss
buss	0.
	syl	buss
	pos	b^s; n. b^s; vb.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {kiss}.
bus shelter	0.
	syl	bus shel+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a covered structure at a bus stop providing protection against the weather for people waiting for a bus.
bus stop	0.
	syl	bus stop
	pos	n.
	def	a place on a bus route, usually marked by a sign, at which buses stop for passengers to alight and board.
bust	ety	C17: from French buste, from Italian busto a sculpture, of unknown origin
bust	H1.1.
	syl	bust
	pos	b^st; n.
	def	the chest of a human being, esp. a woman's bosom.
bust	H1.2.
	syl	bust
	pos	b^st; n.
	def	a sculpture of the head, shoulders, and upper chest of a person.
busts	infl
	head	bust
	syl	busts
	pos	vb.
busting	infl
	head	bust
	syl	bust+ing
	pos	vb.
busted	infl
	head	bust
	or	bust
	syl	bust+ed
	pos	vb.
bust	infl
	or	busted
	syl	bust.
	pos	vb.
bust	H2.1.
	syl	bust
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	to burst or break.
bust	H2.2.
	syl	bust
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	to make or become bankrupt.
bust	H2.3.
	syl	bust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st; of the police
	def	to raid, search, or arrest.
	exam	1	the girl was busted for drugs.
bust	H2.4.
	syl	bust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	usage	b^st
	def	to demote, esp. in military rank.
bust	H2.5.
	syl	bust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	usage	b^st
	def	to break or tame (a horse, etc.).
bust	H2.6.
	syl	bust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^st
	def	to punch; hit.
bust	H2.7.
	syl	bust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	a raid, search, or arrest by the police.
bust	H2.8.
	syl	bust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	usage	b^st
	def	a punch; hit.
bust	H2.9.
	syl	bust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	usage	b^st
	def	a failure, esp. a financial one; bankruptcy.
bust	H2.10.
	syl	bust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	a drunken party. {~}
bust	H2.11.
	syl	bust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	broken.
bust	H2.12.
	syl	bust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	bankrupt.
go bust	13.
	head	bust
	syl	go bust.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	b^st
	def	to become bankrupt.
bustard	ety	C15: from Old French bistarde, influenced by Old French oustarde, both from Latin avis tarda slow bird
bustard	0.
	syl	bus+tard
	pron	<1b^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial bird of the family inhabiting open regions of the Old World: order (cranes, rails, etc.). They have long strong legs, a heavy body, a long neck, and speckled plumage.
busti	alt
	head	bustee
	or	bustee
	syl	bus+ti
	pron	<1b^stE>
	pos	n.
bustee	0.
	or	busti
	syl	bus+tee
	pron	<1b^stE>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {basti}.
buster	1.
	syl	bust+er
	pron	<1b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	in combination
	def	a person or thing destroying something as specified.
	exam	1	dambuster.
buster	2.
	syl	bust+er
	pron	<1b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; U.S.
	def	a term of address for a boy or man.
buster	3.
	syl	bust+er
	pron	<1b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; U.S.
	def	a person who breaks horses.
buster	4.
	syl	bust+er
	pron	<1b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; U.S.
	def	a spree, esp. a drinking bout.
buster	5.
	syl	bust+er
	pron	<1b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Austral.
	def	short for {southerly buster}.
bustle	ety	C16: probably from obsolete buskle to make energetic preparation, from dialect busk, from Old Norse b*_uask to prepare
bustle	H1.1.
	syl	bus+tle
	pron	<1b^sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to hurry or cause to hurry with a great show of energy or activity.
bustle	H1.2.
	syl	bus+tle
	pron	<1b^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	energetic and noisy activity.
bustler	sub
	head	bustle
	syl	bus+tler
	pos	n.
bustle	ety	C18: of unknown origin
bustle	H2.0.
	syl	bus+tle
	pron	<1b^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cushion or a metal or whalebone framework worn by women in the late 19th century at the back below the waist in order to expand the skirt.
bust-up	1.
	syl	bust-up
	qual	Informal. n.
	def	a quarrel, esp. a serious one ending a friendship, etc.
bust-up	2.
	syl	bust-up
	qual	Informal. n.; Brit.
	def	a disturbance or brawl.
bust up	infl
	head	bust-up
	syl	bust up
	pos	adv.
bust-up	3.
	syl	bust-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal. n.
	def	to quarrel and part.
bust-up	4.
	syl	bust-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal. n.
	def	to disrupt (a meeting), esp. violently.
bustier	infl
	head	busty
	syl	bust:i+er
	pos	adj.
bustiest	infl
	head	busty
	syl	bust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
busty	0.
	syl	bust:y
	pron	<1b^sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	having a prominent bust.
busuuti	ety	C20: from Luganda
busuuti	0.
	syl	bu+suu+ti
	pron	<bu:1su:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a long garment with short sleeves and a square neckline, worn by Ugandan women, esp. in S Uganda.
busy	ety	Old English bisig; related to Middle Dutch besich, perhaps to Latin fest*_in*_are to hurry
busier	infl
	head	busy
	syl	bus:i+er
	pos	adj.
busiest	infl
	head	busy
	syl	bus:i+est.
	pos	adj.
busy	1.
	syl	bus:y
	pron	<1bizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	actively or fully engaged; occupied.
busy	2.
	syl	bus:y
	pron	<1bizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	crowded with or characterized by activity.
	exam	1	a busy day.
busy	3.
	syl	bus:y
	pron	<1bizi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a room, telephone line, etc.
	def	in use; engaged.
busy	4.
	syl	bus:y
	pron	<1bizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	overcrowded with detail.
	exam	1	a busy painting.
busy	5.
	syl	bus:y
	pron	<1bizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	meddlesome; inquisitive; prying.
busies	infl
	head	busy
	syl	bus:ies
	pos	vb.
busying	infl
	head	busy
	syl	bus:y+ing
	pos	vb.
busied	infl
	head	busy
	syl	bus+ied.
	pos	vb.
busy	6.
	syl	bus:y
	pron	<1bizi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or keep (someone, esp. oneself) busy; occupy.
busily	sub
	head	busy
	syl	bus:i+ly
	pos	adv.
busyness	sub
	head	busy
	syl	bus:y+ness
	pos	n.
busybodies	infl
	head	busybody
	syl	bus:y+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
busybody	0.
	syl	bus:y+bod:y
	pron	<1bizi2bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a meddlesome, prying, or officious person.
busy Lizzie	0.
	syl	bus:y Liz+zie
	pron	<1lizi>
	pos	n.
	def	a balsaminaceous plant, that has fast-growing drooping stems and is often grown as a pot plant.
busy signal	0.
	syl	bus:y sig+nal
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. equivalent of {engaged tone}.
but	ety	Old English b*_utan without, outside, except, from be #7by+ *_utan #7out ; related to Old Saxon bi*_utan, Old High German bi*_uzan 
but	H1.1.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	contrary to expectation.
	exam	1	he cut his knee but didn't cry.
but	H1.2.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	in contrast; on the contrary.
	exam	1	I like opera but my husband doesn't.
but	H1.3.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating; usually used after a negative
	def	other than.
	exam	1	we can't do anything but wait.
but	H1.4.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	only.
	exam	1	I can but try.
but	H1.5.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating; usually used after a negative
	def	without it happening or being the case that.
	exam	1	we never go out but it rains.
but	H1.6.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating; foll. by that
	def	except that.
	exam	1	nothing is impossible but that we live forever.
but	H1.7.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	coordinating
	def	if not; unless.
but	xref
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	exam	1	sentence connector.
but	H1.8.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to introduce an exclamation.
	exam	1	my, but you're nice.
but	H1.9.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	prep.
	usage	coordinating
	def	except; save.
	exam	1	they saved all but one of the pigs.
but for	10.
	head	but
	syl	but for.
	usage	coordinating
	def	were it not for.
	exam	1	but for you, we couldn't have managed.
but	H1.11.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	adv.
	usage	coordinating
	def	just; merely.
	exam	1	he was but a child.
but	H1.12.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	coordinating
	def	though; however.
	exam	1	it's a rainy day;
	exam	2	warm, but.
all but	13.
	head	but
	syl	all but.
	usage	coordinating
	def	almost; practically.
	exam	1	he was all but dead when we found him.
but	H1.14.
	syl	but
	pron	<b^t; unstrAssAd b*t>
	pos	adv.
	usage	coordinating
	def	an objection (esp. in the phrase {ifs and buts}) .
but	ety	C18 from but (adv.) outside, hence, outer room; see #7but %1
but	H2.0.
	syl	but
	pos	b^t; n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	the outer room of a two-roomed cottage: usually the kitchen. Compare { {ben%1} (sense 1)}.
butadiene	ety	C20: from #7buta (#7ne) #7+{di -%1}#7+ -#7ene 
butadiene	0.
	syl	bu+ta+di+ene
	pron	<2bju:t*1dIEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless easily liquefiable flammable gas that polymerizes readily and is used mainly in the manufacture of synthetic rubbers. Formula: CH\2:CHCH:CH\2.
butane	ety	C20: from #7but (#7yl) #7+ -#7ane 
butane	0.
	syl	bu+tane
	pron	<1bju:tAn>, <bju:1tAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable gaseous alkane that exists in two isomeric forms, both of which occur in natural gas. The stable isomer, butane, is used mainly in the manufacture of rubber and fuels (such as Calor gas). Formula: C\4H\1\0.
butanol	0.
	syl	bu+ta+nol
	pron	<1bju:t*2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless substance existing in four isomeric forms. The three liquid isomers are used as solvents for resins, lacquers, etc., and in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C\4H\9OH. Also called: {butyl alcohol}.
butanone	0.
	syl	bu+ta+none
	pron	<1bju:t*2n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble flammable liquid used mainly as a solvent for resins, as a paint remover, and in lacquers, cements, and adhesives. Formula: CH\3COC\2?!H\5. Also called: {methyl ethyl ketone}.
butat	0.
	syl	bu+tat
	pron	<bu1tut>
	pos	n.
	def	a Gambian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a dalasi.
butch	ety	C18: back formation from #7butcher 
butch	1.
	syl	butch
	pron	<buC>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	of a woman or man
	def	markedly or aggressively masculine.
butch	2.
	syl	butch
	pron	<buC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a lesbian who is noticeably masculine.
butch	3.
	syl	butch
	pron	<buC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a strong rugged man.
butcher	ety	C16: from Old French bouchier, from bouc he-goat, probably of Celtic origin; see #7{buck %1}; compare Welsh bwch he-goat
butcher	1.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a retailer of meat.
butcher	2.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who slaughters or dresses meat for market.
butcher	3.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an indiscriminate or brutal murderer.
butcher	4.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who destroys, ruins, or bungles something.
butcher	5.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slaughter or dress (animals) for meat.
butcher	6.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill indiscriminately or brutally.
butcher	7.
	syl	butch+er
	pron	<1buC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a mess of; botch; ruin.
butcherbird	1.
	syl	butch:er+bird
	pron	<1buC*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrike, esp. one of the genus
butcherbird	2.
	syl	butch:er+bird
	pron	<1buC*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian magpies of the genus that impale their prey on thorns.
butcher's	ety	C19: rhyming slang
butcher's hook	alt
	head	butcher's
	or	butcher's
	syl	butch+er's hook
	pos	n.
butcher's	0.
	or	butcher's hook
	syl	butch+er's
	pron	<1buC*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a look.
butcher's-broom	0.
	syl	butch:er's-broom
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous evergreen shrub, that has stiff prickle-tipped flattened green stems, which resemble and function as true leaves. The plant was formerly used for making brooms.
butcheries	infl
	head	butchery
	syl	butch+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butchery	1.
	syl	butch+er:y
	pron	<1buC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the business or work of a butcher.
butchery	2.
	syl	butch+er:y
	pron	<1buC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	wanton and indiscriminate slaughter; carnage.
butchery	3.
	syl	butch+er:y
	pron	<1buC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {slaughterhouse}.
Bute	H1.1.
	syl	Bute
	pron	<bju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SW Scotland, now part of Strathclyde region, consisting of islands in the Firth of Clyde and Kilbrannan Sound.
Bute	H1.2.
	syl	Bute
	pron	<bju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the coast of SW Scotland, in the Firth of Clyde, separated from the Cowal peninsula by the {Kyles of Bute}. Chief town: Rothesay. Pop.: 8455 (1971). Area: 121 sq. km (47 sq. miles).
John Stuart	infl
	head	Bute
	syl	John Stu:art
	pos	n.
Bute	H2.0.
	syl	Bute
	pron	<bju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd Earl of Bute. 1713-92, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1762-63).
butene	ety	C20: from #7but (#7yl) +-#7ene 
butene	0.
	syl	bu+tene
	pron	<1bju:tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pungent colourless gas existing in four isomeric forms, all of which are used in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C\4H\8. Also called: {butylene}.
butenedioic acid	0.
	syl	bu+tene+di:o+ic ac:id
	pron	<2bju:tEndI1*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two geometrical isomers with the formula HOOCCH:CHCOOH. See {fumaric acid, maleic acid}.
butler	ety	C13: from Old French bouteillier, from bouteille #7bottle 
butler	0.
	syl	but+ler
	pron	<1b^tl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the male servant of a household in charge of the wines, table, etc.: usually the head servant.
Joseph	1.
	head	Butler
	syl	Jo:seph.
	def	1692-1752, English theologian and author.
Samuel	2.
	head	Butler
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1612-80, English poet and satirist; author of (1663-78).
Samuel	3.
	head	Butler
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1835-1902, English novelist, noted for his satirical work (1872) and his autobiographical novel (1903).
butleries	infl
	head	butlery
	syl	but+ler:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butlery	1.
	syl	but+ler:y
	pron	<1b^tl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a butler's room.
butlery	2.
	syl	but+ler:y
	pron	<1b^tl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {buttery} %2 (sense 1)}.
butt	ety	C15 (in the sense: thick end of something, buttock): related to Old English buttuc end, ridge, Middle Dutch bot stumpy
butt	H1.1.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	the thicker or blunt end of something, such as the end of the stock of a rifle.
butt	H1.2.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	the unused end of something, esp. of a cigarette; stub.
butt	H1.3.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	qual	Tanning.
	def	the portion of a hide covering the lower backside of the animal.
butt	H1.4.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the buttocks.
butt	H1.5.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {cigarette}.
butt	H1.6.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	qual	Building.
	def	short for {butt joint} or {butt hinge}.
butt	ety	C14 (in the sense: mark for archery practice): from Old French but; related to French butte knoll, target
butt	H2.1.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	a person or thing that is the target of ridicule, wit, etc.
butt	H2.2.a.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	a mound of earth behind the target on a target range that stops bullets or wide shots.
butt	H2.2.b.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	the target itself.
butt	H2.2.c.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the target range.
butt	H2.3.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	a low barrier, usually of sods or peat, behind which sportsmen shoot game birds, esp. grouse.
butt	H2.4.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	goal; aim.
butt	H2.5.
	syl	butt
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on or against
	def	to lie or be placed end on to; abut.
	exam	1	to butt a beam against a wall.
butt	ety	C12: from Old French boter, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch botten to strike; see #7beat, button 
butt	H3.1.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; vb.
	def	to strike or push (something) with the head or horns.
butt	H3.2.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to project; jut.
butt	H3.3.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to intrude, esp. into a conversation; interfere; meddle.
butt	H3.4.
	syl	butt
	pos	n.
	def	a blow with the head or horns.
butter	sub
	head	butt
	syl	butt+er
	pos	n.
butt	ety	C14: from Old French botte, from Old Proven*,cal bota, from Late Latin buttis cask, perhaps from Greek butin*_e chamber pot
butt	H4.1.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	a large cask, esp. one with a capacity of two hogsheads, for storing wine or beer.
butt	H4.2.
	syl	butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	a U.S. unit of liquid measure equal to 126 U.S. gallons.
Butt	0.
	syl	Butt
	pos	b^t; n.
	def	Dame {Cla@.ra}. 1872-1936, English contralto.
butte	ety	C19: from French, from Old French bute mound behind a target, from but target; see #7butt %2
butte	0.
	syl	butte
	pron	<bju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S. and Canadian.
	def	an isolated steep-sided flat-topped hill.
butter	ety	Old English butere, from Latin b*_utyrum, from Greek bouturon, from bous cow+ turos cheese
butter	1.a.
	syl	but+ter
	pron	<1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible fatty whitish-yellow solid made from cream by churning, for cooking and table use.
butter	1.b.
	syl	but+ter
	pron	<1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	butter icing.
butter	2.
	syl	but+ter
	pron	<1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance with a butter-like consistency, such as peanut butter or vegetable butter.
look as if butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth	3.
	head	butter
	syl	look as if butter wouldn't melt in one's mouth.
	def	to look innocent, although probably not so.
butter	4.
	syl	but+ter
	pron	<1b^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put butter on or in.
butter	5.
	syl	but+ter
	pron	<1b^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flatter. {~} See also {butter up}.
butter-and-eggs	0.
	syl	but:ter-and-eggs
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	any of various plants, such as toadflax, the flowers of which are of two shades of yellow.
butterball	1.
	syl	but:ter+ball
	pron	<1b^t*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bufflehead}.
butterball	2.
	syl	but:ter+ball
	pron	<1b^t*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a chubby or fat person.
butter bean	0.
	syl	but+ter bean
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of lima bean that has large pale flat edible seeds and is grown in the southern U.S.
butterbur	0.
	syl	but+ter+bur
	pron	<1b^t*2bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant of the Eurasian genus with fragrant whitish or purple flowers, woolly stems, and leaves formerly used to wrap butter: family (composites).
buttercup	0.
	syl	but:ter+cup
	pron	<1b^t*2k^p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various yellow-flowered ranunculaceous plants of the genus such as (meadow buttercup), which is native to Europe but common throughout North America. See also {crowfoot, {goldilocks} (sense 2)}, {spearwort, lesser celandine}.
butterfat	0.
	syl	but:ter+fat
	pron	<1b^t*2f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the fatty substance of milk from which butter is made, consisting of a mixture of glycerides, mainly butyrin, olein, and palmitin.
butterfingers	0.
	syl	but:ter+fin:gers
	pron	<1b^t*2fiGg*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who drops things inadvertently or fails to catch things.
butterfingered	sub
	head	butterfingers
	syl	but:ter+2fin:gered
	pos	adj.
butterfish	infl
	or	butterfishes
	syl	but:ter+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butterfishes	infl
	head	butterfish
	or	butterfish
	syl	but:ter+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butterfish	0.
	syl	but:ter+fish
	pron	<1b^t*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	an eel-like blennioid food fish, occurring in North Atlantic coastal regions: family (gunnels). It has a slippery scaleless golden brown skin with a row of black spots along the base of the long dorsal fin.
butterflies	0.
	syl	but:ter+flies
	pron	<1b^t*2flIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	tremors in the stomach region due to nervousness.
butterfly	ety	Old English buttorfl*_eoge; the name perhaps is based on a belief that butterflies stole milk and butter
butterflies	infl
	head	butterfly
	syl	but:ter+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butterfly	1.
	syl	but:ter+fly
	pron	<1b^t*2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any diurnal insect of the order that has a slender body with clubbed antennae and typically rests with the wings (which are often brightly coloured) closed over the back. Compare {moth}.
butterfly	2.
	syl	but:ter+fly
	pron	<1b^t*2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who never settles with one group, interest, or occupation for long.
butterfly	3.
	syl	but:ter+fly
	pron	<1b^t*2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a swimming stroke in which the arms are plunged forward together in large circular movements.
butterfly bush	0.
	syl	but:ter+fly bush
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {buddleia}.
butterfly fish	0.
	syl	but:ter+fly fish
	pos	n.
	def	any small tropical marine percoid fish of the genera etc., that has a deep flattened brightly coloured body and brush-like teeth: family See also { {angelfish} (sense 1)}.
butterfly nut	0.
	syl	but:ter+fly nut
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wing nut}.
butterfly valve	1.
	syl	but:ter+fly valve
	pos	n.
	def	a disc that acts as a valve by turning about a diameter, esp. one used as the throttle valve in a carburettor.
butterfly valve	2.
	syl	but:ter+fly valve
	pos	n.
	def	a non-return valve consisting of two semi?!circular plates hinged about a common central spindle.
butterfly weed	0.
	syl	but:ter+fly weed
	pos	n.
	def	a North American asclepiadaceous plant, (or having flat-topped clusters of bright orange flowers. Also called: {orange milkweed, pleurisy root}.
butterine	0.
	syl	but+ter+ine
	pron	<1b^t*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial butter made partly from milk.
Buttermere	0.
	syl	But+ter+mere
	pron	<1b^t*2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria, in the Lake District, southwest of Keswick. Length: 2 km (1.25 miles).
buttermilk	0.
	syl	but:ter+milk
	pron	<1b^t*2milk>
	pos	n.
	def	the sourish liquid remaining after the butter has been separated from milk, often used for making scones and soda bread.
butter muslin	0.
	syl	but+ter mus+lin
	pos	n.
	def	a fine loosely woven cotton material originally used for wrapping butter.
butternut	1.
	syl	but:ter+nut
	pron	<1b^t*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a walnut tree, of E North America. Compare {black walnut}.
butternut	2.
	syl	but:ter+nut
	pron	<1b^t*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the oily edible egg-shaped nut of this tree.
butternut	3.
	syl	but:ter+nut
	pron	<1b^t*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard brownish-grey wood of this tree.
butternut	4.
	syl	but:ter+nut
	pron	<1b^t*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of this tree or an extract from it, formerly used as a laxative.
butternut	5.
	syl	but:ter+nut
	pron	<1b^t*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish colour or dye.
butternut	xref
	syl	but:ter+nut
	pron	<1b^t*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {white walnut}.
butterscotch	ety	C19: perhaps first made in Scotland
butterscotch	1.
	syl	but:ter+scotch
	pron	<1b^t*2skoC>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of hard brittle toffee made with butter, brown sugar, etc.
butterscotch	2.a.
	syl	but:ter+scotch
	pron	<1b^t*2skoC>
	pos	n.
	def	a flavouring made from these ingredients.
butterscotch	2.b.
	syl	but:ter+scotch
	pron	<1b^t*2skoC>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	butterscotch icing.
butter up	0.
	syl	but+ter up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flatter.
butterwort	0.
	syl	but:ter+wort
	pron	<1b^t*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant of the genus esp. that grows in wet places and has violet-blue spurred flowers and fleshy greasy glandular leaves on which insects are trapped and digested: family
buttery	H1.1.
	syl	but+ter:y
	pron	<1b^t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, like, or coated with butter.
buttery	H1.2.
	syl	but+ter:y
	pron	<1b^t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	grossly or insincerely flattering; obsequi?!ous. &- {#!but+ter@.i+ness}
buttery	ety	C14: from Anglo-French boterie, from Anglo-Latin buteria, probably from butta cask, #7butt %4
butteries	infl
	head	buttery
	syl	but+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
buttery	H2.1.
	syl	but+ter:y
	pron	<1b^t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room for storing foods or wines.
buttery	H2.2.
	syl	but+ter:y
	pron	<1b^t*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. in some universities
	def	a room in which food is supplied or sold to students.
butt hinge	0.
	syl	butt hinge
	pos	n.
	def	a hinge made of two matching leaves, one recessed into a door and the other into the jamb so that they are in contact when the door is shut. Sometimes shortened to {butt}.
butt joint	0.
	syl	butt joint
	pos	n.
	def	a joint between two plates, planks, bars, sections, etc., when they are fastened end to end without overlapping. Sometimes shortened to {butt}.
buttock	ety	C13: perhaps from Old English buttuc round slope, diminutive of butt (unattested) strip of land; see #7butt %1, -#7ock 
buttock	1.
	syl	but+tock
	pron	<1b^t*k>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two large fleshy masses of thick muscular tissue that form the human rump. See also {gluteus}. Related adj.: {gluteal}.
buttock	2.
	syl	but+tock
	pron	<1b^t*k>
	pos	n.
	def	the analogous part in some mammals.
button	ety	C14: from Old French boton, from boter to thrust, butt, of Germanic origin; see #7butt %3
button	1.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc or knob of plastic, wood, etc., attached to a garment, etc., usually for fastening two surfaces together by passing it through a buttonhole or loop.
button	2.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round object, such as any of various sweets, decorations, or badges.
button	3.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small disc that completes an electric circuit when pushed, as one that operates a doorbell or machine.
button	4.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any rounded knoblike part or organ, such as an unripe mushroom.
button	5.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	the protective knob fixed to the point of a foil.
button	6.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of metal, usually lead, with which gold or silver is fused, thus concentrating it during assaying.
button	7.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the piece of a weld that pulls out during the destructive testing of spot welds.
button	8.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a projection around the loom of an oar that prevents it slipping through the rowlock.
button	9.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an object of no value (esp. in the phrase {not worth a button) }.
button	10.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	intellect; mental capacity (in such phrases as {a button short, to have all one's buttons on}, etc.). {~}
button	11.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	to fasten with a button or buttons.
button	12.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with buttons.
button	13.
	syl	but+ton
	pron	<1b^tN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	to hit (an opponent) with the button of one's foil. {~} See also {buttons, button up}.
buttoner	sub
	head	button
	syl	but+ton+er
	pos	n.
buttonless	sub
	head	button
	syl	but+ton+less
	pos	adj.
buttony	sub
	head	button
	syl	but+ton:y
	pos	adj.
buttonball	0.
	syl	but:ton+ball
	pron	<1b^tN2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an American plane tree, See {plane tree}.
button day	0.
	syl	but+ton day
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the usual name for {flag day}.
buttonhole	1.
	syl	but:ton+hole
	pron	<1b^tN2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a slit in a garment, etc., through which a button is passed to fasten two surfaces together.
buttonhole	2.
	syl	but:ton+hole
	pron	<1b^tN2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a flower or small bunch of flowers worn pinned to the lapel or in the buttonhole, esp. at weddings, formal dances, etc. U.S. name: {boutonniere}.
buttonhole	3.
	syl	but:ton+hole
	pron	<1b^tN2h*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detain (a person) in conversation.
buttonhole	4.
	syl	but:ton+hole
	pron	<1b^tN2h*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make buttonholes in.
buttonhole	5.
	syl	but:ton+hole
	pron	<1b^tN2h*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew with buttonhole stitch.
buttonhole stitch	0.
	syl	but:ton+hole stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a reinforcing looped stitch for the edge of material, such as around a buttonhole.
buttonhook	0.
	syl	but:ton+hook
	pron	<1b^tN2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin tapering hooked instrument formerly used for pulling buttons through the buttonholes of gloves, shoes, etc.
buttonmould	0.
	syl	but:ton+mould
	pron	<1b^tN2m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the small core of plastic, wood, or metal that is the base for buttons covered with fabric, leather, etc.
button quail	0.
	syl	but+ton quail
	pos	n.
	def	any small quail-like terrestrial bird of the genus such as (striped button quail), occurring in tropical and subtropical regions of the Old World: family order (cranes, rails, etc.). Also called: {hemipode}.
buttons	0.
	syl	but+tons
	pron	<1b^tNz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a page boy.
buttonwood	alt
	head	button tree
	or	button tree
	syl	but:ton+wood
	pos	n.
button tree	0.
	or	buttonwood
	syl	but+ton tree
	pos	n.
	def	a small West Indian tree, with button-like fruits and heavy hard compact wood: family
button up	1.
	syl	but+ton up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten (a garment) with a button or buttons.
button up	2.
	syl	but+ton up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to conclude (business) satisfactorily.
button up one's lip	3.
	head	button up
	or	mouth
	syl	button up one's lip
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be silent.
button tree	alt
	head	buttonwood
	or	buttonwood
	syl	but+ton tree
	pos	n.
buttonwood	0.
	or	button tree
	syl	but+ton+wood
	pron	<1b^tN2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	an American plane tree, See {plane tree}.
butt plate	0.
	syl	butt plate
	pos	n.
	def	a plate made usually of metal and attached to the butt end of a gunstock.
buttress	ety	C13: from Old French bouterez, short for ars bouterez thrusting arch, from bouter to thrust, #7butt %3
buttress	1.
	syl	but+tress
	pron	<1b^tris>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pier}. a construction, usually of brick or stone, built to support a wall. See also {flying buttress}.
buttress	2.
	syl	but+tress
	pron	<1b^tris>
	pos	n.
	def	any support or prop.
buttress	3.
	syl	but+tress
	pron	<1b^tris>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a buttress, such as a projection from a mountainside.
buttress	4.
	syl	but+tress
	pron	<1b^tris>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two pointed rear parts of a horse's hoof.
buttress	5.
	syl	but+tress
	pron	<1b^tris>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support (a wall) with a buttress.
buttress	6.
	syl	but+tress
	pron	<1b^tris>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or sustain.
buttress root	0.
	syl	but+tress root
	pos	n.
	def	a root that supports the trunk of a tree, usually growing from the stem, as in the mangrove.
butt shaft	0.
	syl	butt shaft
	pos	n.
	def	a blunt-headed unbarbed arrow.
butt weld	0.
	syl	butt weld
	pos	n.
	def	a butt joint that is welded.
butty	ety	C19: from buttered bread 
butties	infl
	head	butty
	syl	but+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butty	H1.0.
	syl	but+ty
	pron	<1b^ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly northern English dialect.
	def	a sandwich.
	exam	1	a jam butty.
butty	ety	C19: perhaps from obsolete booty sharing, from #7{boot %2}#7, later applied to a middleman in a mine
butties	infl
	head	butty
	syl	but+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
butty	H2.0.
	syl	but+ty
	pron	<1b^ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	English dialect. esp. in mining parlance
	def	a friend or workmate.
Butung	0.
	syl	Bu+tung
	pron	<1bu:tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Indonesia, southeast of Cel?!ebes: hilly and forested. Chief town: Baubau. Area: 4555 sq. km (1759 sq. miles).
butyl	ety	C19: from #7but (#7yric #7acid) #7+ -#7yl 
butyl	0.
	syl	bu+tyl
	pron	<1bju:2tIl>, <-til>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing any of four isomeric forms of the group C\4H\9-.
	exam	1	butyl rubber.
butyl alcohol	0.
	syl	bu+tyl al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {butanol}.
butylene	0.
	syl	bu+tyl+ene
	pron	<1bju:ti2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {butene}.
butyraceous	ety	C17: butyr-, from Latin b*_utyrum #7butter+ -#7aceous 
butyraceous	0.
	syl	bu+tyr:a+ceous
	pron	<2bju:ti1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or resembling butter.
butyraldehyde	ety	C20: from #7butyr (#7ic #7acid) #7+aldehyde 
butyraldehyde	0.
	syl	bu+tyr+al+de+hyde
	pron	<2bju:ti1r@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable pungent liquid used in the manufacture of resins. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\2CHO.
butyrate	0.
	syl	bu+tyr+ate
	pron	<1bju:ti2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of butyric acid, containing the monovalent group C\3H\7COO- or ion C\3H\7COO%-.
butyric acid	ety	C19 butyric, from Latin b*_utyrum #7butter 
butyric acid	0.
	syl	bu+tyr+ic ac:id
	pron	<bju:1tirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a carboxylic acid existing in two isomeric forms, one of which produces the smell in rancid butter. Its esters are used in flavouring. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\2COOH.
butyrin	ety	C20: from #7butyr (#7ic+glycer) #7in 
butyrin	0.
	syl	bu+tyr+in
	pron	<1bju:tirin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid ester or oil found in butter. It is formed from butyric acid and glycerin.
buxom	ety	C12: buhsum compliant, pliant, from Old English b*_ugan to bend, #7{bow %1}; related to Middle Dutch b*_uchsam pliant, German biegsam 
buxom	1.
	syl	bux+om
	pron	<1b^ks*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a woman
	def	healthily plump, attractive, and vigorous.
buxom	2.
	syl	bux+om
	pron	<1b^ks*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	full-bosomed.
buxomly	sub
	head	buxom
	syl	bux+om+ly
	pos	adv.
buxomness	sub
	head	buxom
	syl	bux+om+ness
	pos	n.
Dietrich	infl
	head	Buxtehude
	syl	Die:trich
	pron	<1dEtri*,c>
	pos	n.
Buxtehude	0.
	syl	Bux:te:hu:de
	pron	German <2bukst*1hu:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1637-1707, Danish composer and organist, resident in Germany from 1668, who influenced Bach and Handel.
Buxton	0.
	syl	Bux+ton
	pron	<1b^kst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in NW Derbyshire in the Peak District: thermal springs.
buy	ety	Old English bycgan; related to Old Norse byggja to let out, lend, Gothic bugjan to buy
buys	infl
	head	buy
	syl	buys
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
buying	infl
	head	buy
	syl	buy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
bought	infl
	head	buy
	syl	bought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
buy	1.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to acquire by paying or promising to pay a sum of money or the equivalent; purchase.
buy	2.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be capable of purchasing.
	exam	1	money can't buy love.
buy	3.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to acquire by any exchange or sacrifice.
	exam	1	to buy time by equivocation.
buy	4.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a buyer.
buy	5.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bribe or corrupt; hire by or as by bribery.
buy	6.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to accept as true, practical, etc.
buy	7.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to purchase shares of (a company).
	exam	1	we bought into General Motors.
buy	8.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Theol. esp. of Christ
	def	to ransom or redeem (a Christian or the soul of a Christian).
have bought it	9.
	head	buy
	syl	have bought it.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be killed.
buy	10.
	syl	buy
	pron	<bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a purchase (often in the phrases {good} or {bad buy}) . {~} See also {buy in, buy into, buy off, buy out, buy up}.
buyer	1.
	syl	buy+er
	pron	<1bI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who buys; purchaser; customer.
buyer	2.
	syl	buy+er
	pron	<1bI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to buy merchandise, materials, etc., as for a shop or factory.
buyers' market	0.
	syl	buy+ers' mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a market in which supply exceeds demand and buyers can influence prices.
buy in	1.
	syl	buy in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to buy back for the owner (an item in an auction) at or below the reserve price.
buy in	2.
	syl	buy in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to purchase shares in a company.
buy in	3.
	syl	buy in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to buy goods or securities on the open market against a defaulting seller, charging this seller with any market differences.
buy in	4.
	syl	buy in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {buy into}. to pay money to secure a position or place for (someone, esp. oneself) in some organization, esp. a business or club.
buy in	5.
	syl	buy in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to purchase (goods, etc.) in large quantities.
	exam	1	to buy in for the winter.
buy into	0.
	syl	buy in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to get involved in (an argument, fight, etc.).
buy off	0.
	syl	buy off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay (a person or group) to drop a charge, end opposition, relinquish a claim, etc.
buy out	1.
	syl	buy out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purchase the ownership, controlling interest, shares, etc., of (a company, etc.).
buy out	2.
	syl	buy out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain the release of (a person) from the armed forces by payment of money.
Buys Ballot's Law	ety	named after C. H. D. Buys Ballot, 19th-century Dutch meteorologist
Buys Ballot's Law	0.
	syl	Buys Bal+lot's Law
	pron	<1bIs> <b*1lots>, <1bcis>
	pos	n.
	def	a law stating that if an observer stands with his back to the wind in the N hemi?!sphere, atmospheric pressure is lower on his left, and vice versa in the S hemisphere.
buy up	1.
	syl	buy up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purchase all, or all that is available, of (something).
buy up	2.
	syl	buy up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	to purchase a controlling interest in (a company, etc.), as by the acquisition of shares.
buzz	ety	C16: of imitative origin
buzz	1.
	syl	buzz
	pos	b^z; n.
	def	a rapidly vibrating humming sound, as that of a prolonged or of a bee in flight.
buzz	2.
	syl	buzz
	pos	b^z; n.
	def	a low sound, as of many voices in conversation.
buzz	3.
	syl	buzz
	pos	b^z; n.
	def	a rumour; report; gossip.
buzz	4.
	syl	buzz
	pos	b^z; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a telephone call.
	exam	1	I'll give you a buzz.
buzz	5.
	syl	buzz
	pos	b^z; n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a pleasant sensation, as from a drug such as cannabis.
buzz	6.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a vibrating sound like that of a prolonged .
buzz	7.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk or gossip with an air of excitement or urgency.
	exam	1	the town buzzed with the news.
buzz	8.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter or spread (a rumour).
buzz	9.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to move around quickly and busily; bustle.
buzz	10.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signal or summon with a buzzer.
buzz	11.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to call by telephone.
buzz	12.a.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	def	to fly an aircraft very low over (an object).
	exam	1	to buzz a ship.
buzz	12.b.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	def	to fly an aircraft very close to or across the path of (another aircraft), esp. to warn or intimidate.
buzz	13.
	syl	buzz
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of insects
	def	to make a buzzing sound with (wings, etc.).
buzzard	ety	C13: from Old French buisard, variant of buison buzzard, from Latin b*_ute*_o hawk, falcon
buzzard	1.
	syl	buz+zard
	pron	<1b^z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any diurnal bird of prey of the genus typically having broad wings and tail and a soaring flight: family (hawks, etc.). Compare {turkey buzzard}.
honey buzzard	2.
	head	buzzard
	syl	honey buzzard.
	def	any of various similar related birds, esp. the Eurasian which feeds on grubs and honey from bees' nests.
buzzard	3.
	syl	buz+zard
	pron	<1b^z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a mean or cantankerous person.
buzz bomb	0.
	syl	buzz bomb
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {V-1}.
buzzer	1.
	syl	buzz+er
	pron	<1b^z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that buzzes.
buzzer	2.
	syl	buzz+er
	pron	<1b^z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that produces a buzzing sound, esp. one similar to an electric bell without a hammer or gong.
buzz off	0.
	syl	buzz off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	often imperative
	def	to go away; leave; depart.
buzz saw	0.
	syl	buzz saw
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a power-operated circular saw.
BV	ety	Latin: Blessed Virgin
BV	ety	Latin: farewell
BV	1.
	syl	B.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Beata Virgo.
BV	2.
	syl	B.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	bene vale.
BVM	ety	Latin: Blessed Virgin Mary
BVM	0.
	syl	B.V.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Beata Virgo Maria.
BW	0.
	syl	B/W
	qual	Photog. abbrev. for
	def	black and white.
bwana	ety	Swahili, from Arabic ab*_una our father
bwana	0.
	syl	bwa+na
	pron	<1bwa:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in E Africa
	def	a master, often used as a respectful form of address corresponding to
BWG	0.
	syl	B.W.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Birmingham Wire Gauge: a notation for the diameters of metal rods, ranging from 0 (0.340 inch) to 36 (0.004 inch).
BWR	0.
	syl	BWR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	boiling-water reactor.
BWV	0.
	syl	BWV
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	usage	preceding a number
	def	Bach Werke-Verzeichnis: indicating the serial number in the catalogue of the works of J. S. Bach made by Wolfgang Schmieder (born 1901), published in 1950.
bx	0.
	syl	bx.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	box.
by	ety	Old English b*_i; related to Gothic bi, Old High German b*_i, Sanskrit abhi to, towards
by	1.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the agent after a passive verb.
	exam	1	seeds eaten by the birds.
by	2.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the person responsible for a creative work.
	exam	1	this song is by Schubert.
by	3.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	via; through.
	exam	1	enter by the back door.
by	4.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	foll. by a gerund to indicate a means used.
	exam	1	he frightened her by hiding behind the door.
by	5.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	beside; next to; near.
	exam	1	a tree by the house.
by	6.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	passing the position of; past.
	exam	1	he drove by the old cottage.
by	7.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	not later than; before.
	exam	1	return the books by Tuesday.
by	8.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate extent, after a comparative.
	exam	1	it is hotter by five degrees than it was yesterday.
by	9.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	usage	esp. in oaths
	def	invoking the name of.
	exam	1	I swear by all the gods.
by	10.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	multiplied or divided by.
	exam	1	four by three equals twelve.
by	11.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	usage	in habitual sentences
	def	during the passing of (esp. in the phrases {by day, by night) }.
by	12.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	placed between measurements of the various dimensions of something.
	exam	1	a plank fourteen inches by seven.
by	13.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	near.
	exam	1	the house is close by.
by	14.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	away; aside.
	exam	1	he put some money by each week for savings.
by	15.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	passing a point near something; past.
	exam	1	he drove by.
by	16.
	syl	by
	pron	<bI>
	pos	prep.
	def	a variant spelling of {bye}.
by-	ety	from #7by 
bye-	alt
	head	by-
	or	by-
	syl	bye-
	pos	prefix.
by-	1.
	or	bye-
	syl	by-
	pos	prefix.
	def	near.
	exam	1	bystander.
by-	2.
	or	bye-
	syl	by-
	pos	prefix.
	def	secondary or incidental.
	exam	1	by-effect;
	exam	2	by-election;
	exam	3	by-path;
	exam	4	by-product.
by and by	1.
	syl	by and by
	pos	adv.
	def	presently or eventually.
by-and-by	infl
	head	by and by
	syl	by-and-by.
	pos	n.
by and by	2.
	syl	by and by
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a future time or occasion.
by and large	ety	C17: originally nautical (meaning: to the wind and off it)
by and large	0.
	syl	by and large
	pos	adv.
	def	in general; on the whole.
by-bidder	0.
	syl	by-bid:der
	pos	n.
	def	a bidder at an auction who bids up the price of an item for the benefit of a seller.
by-blow	1.
	syl	by-blow
	pos	n.
	def	a passing or incidental blow.
by-blow	2.
	syl	by-blow
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for a {bastard}.
Bydgoszcz	0.
	syl	Byd+goszcz
	pron	Polish <1bidgcSC>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in N Poland: under Prussian rule from 1772 to 1919. Pop.: 310600 (1974 est.). German name: {Bromberg}.
bye	ety	C16: variant of #7by 
bye	1.
	syl	bye
	pron	<bI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the situation in which a player or team in an eliminatory contest wins a preliminary round by virtue of having no opponent.
bye	2.
	syl	bye
	pron	<bI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	one or more holes of a stipulated course that are left unplayed after the match has been decided.
bye	3.
	syl	bye
	pron	<bI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a run scored off a ball not struck by the batsman: allotted to the team as an extra and not to the individual batsman. See also {leg bye}.
bye	4.
	syl	bye
	pron	<bI>
	pos	n.
	def	something incidental or secondary.
by the bye	5.
	head	bye
	syl	by the bye.
	def	incidentally; by the way: used as a sentence connector.
bye-bye	0.
	syl	bye-bye
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit informal.
	def	goodbye.
bye-byes	0.
	syl	bye-byes
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {sleep}, used esp. in addressing children (as in the phrase {go to bye-byes}) .
bye-election	alt
	head	by-election
	or	by-election
	syl	bye-e:lec:tion
	pos	n.
by-election	1.
	or	bye-election
	syl	by-e:lec:tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in Great Britain and other countries of the Commonwealth
	def	an election held during the life of a parliament to fill a vacant seat in the lower chamber.
by-election	2.
	or	bye-election
	syl	by-e:lec:tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a special election to fill a vacant elective position with an unexpired term.
Belgorod-Dnestrovski	alt
	head	Byelgorod-Dnestrovski
	or	Byelgorod-Dnestrovski
	syl	Bel:go:rod-Dnes:trov+ski
	pron	Russian <1bjelg*r*t> <dnji1strcfskij>
	pos	n.
Byelgorod-Dnestrovski	0.
	or	Belgorod-Dnestrovski
	syl	Byel:go:rod-Dnes:trov+ski
	pron	Russian <1bjelg*r*t> <dnji1strcfskij>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Soviet Union, in the SW Ukrainian SSR, on the Dniester estuary: belonged to Rumania from 1918 until 1940; ceded to the Soviet Union in 1944. Rumanian name: {Cetatea Alba}. Former name (until 1946): {Akkerman}.
Belorussian	alt
	head	Byelorussian
	or	Byelorussian
	syl	Be+lo+rus+sian
	pron	<2bjel*u1r^S*n>, <2bel->
	pos	adj.
Byelorussian	1.
	or	Belorussian
	syl	Bye+lo+rus+sian
	pron	<2bjel*u1r^S*n>, <2bel->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Byelorussia, its people, or their language.
Byelorussian	2.
	or	Belorussian
	syl	Bye+lo+rus+sian
	pron	<2bjel*u1r^S*n>, <2bel->
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of the Byelo?!russian SSR: an East Slavonic language closely related to Russian.
Byelorussian	3.
	or	Belorussian
	syl	Bye+lo+rus+sian
	pron	<2bjel*u1r^S*n>, <2bel->
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Byelorussia.
Byelorussian	xref
	or	Belorussian
	syl	Bye+lo+rus+sian
	pron	<2bjel*u1r^S*n>, <2bel->
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {White Russian}.
Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Bye+lo+rus+sian So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W Soviet Union: mainly low-lying and forested. Capital: Minsk. Pop.: 9002338 (1970). Area: 207600 sq. km (80134 sq. miles). Also: {Be+lo+rus+sian So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic}, or {Bye+lo+rus+sia, Be+lo+rus+sia} (@!bj$el$$$u#!r^#s$$, @!b$el-). Also called: {White Russia}.
Byelostok	0.
	syl	Bye+lo+stok
	pron	<bjila1stck>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian name for {Bialystok}.
Belovo	alt
	head	Byelovo
	or	Byelovo
	syl	Be+lo+vo
	pron	Russian <1bjel*v*>
	pos	n.
Byelovo	0.
	or	Belovo
	syl	Bye+lo+vo
	pron	Russian <1bjel*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the southwestern RSFSR. Pop.: 108209 (1970).
bygone	1.
	syl	by+gone
	pron	<1bI2gon>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	past; former.
bygone	2.
	syl	by+gone
	pron	<1bI2gon>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a past occurrence.
let bygones be bygones	3.
	head	bygone
	syl	let bygones be bygones.
	def	to agree to forget past quarrels.
bylaw	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse b*_yr dwelling, town; see #7{bower %1}#7, law 
bye-law	alt
	head	bylaw
	or	bylaw
	syl	bye-law
	pron	<1bI2lc:>
	pos	n.
bylaw	1.
	or	bye-law
	syl	by+law
	pron	<1bI2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule made by a local authority for the regulation of its affairs or management of the area it governs.
bylaw	2.
	or	bye-law
	syl	by+law
	pron	<1bI2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a regulation of a company, society, etc.
bylaw	3.
	or	bye-law
	syl	by+law
	pron	<1bI2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary law.
by-line	1.
	syl	by-line
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	a line under the title of a newspaper or magazine article giving the author's name.
by-line	2.
	syl	by-line
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	another word for {touchline}.
John	1.
	head	Byng
	syl	John.
	def	1704-57, English admiral: executed after failing to relieve Minorca.
Julian Hedworth George	2.
	head	Byng
	syl	Ju:li:an Hed:worth George
	def	1st Viscount Byng of Vimy. 1862-1935, British general in World War I; governor general of Canada (1921-26).
BYO	ety	C20: from the phrase bring your own 
BYO	0.
	syl	B.Y.O.
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an unlicensed restaurant at which diners may drink their own wine, etc.
bypass	1.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a main road built to avoid a city or other congested area.
bypass	2.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of redirecting the flow of a substance around an appliance through which it would otherwise pass.
bypass	3.a.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical circuit, esp. one containing a capacitor, connected in parallel around one or more components, providing an alternative path for certain frequencies.
bypass	3.b.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a bypass capacitor.
bypasses	infl
	head	bypass
	syl	by+pass:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bypassing	infl
	head	bypass
	syl	by+pass+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bypassed	infl
	head	bypass
	or	bypast
	syl	by+passed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bypast	infl
	head	bypass
	or	bypassed
	syl	by+past.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
bypass	4.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go around or avoid (a city, obstruction, problem, etc.).
bypass	5.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (traffic, fluid, etc.) to go through a bypass.
bypass	6.
	syl	by+pass
	pron	<1bI2pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to proceed without reference to (regulations, a superior, etc.); get round; avoid.
bypass engine	0.
	syl	by+pass en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a gas turbine in which a part of the compressor delivery bypasses the combustion zone, flowing directly into or around the main exhaust gas flow to provide additional thrust. Compare {turbofan}.
bypass ratio	0.
	syl	by+pass ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	the ratio of the amount of air that bypasses the combustion chambers of an aircraft gas turbine to that passing through them.
bypath	0.
	syl	by+path
	pron	<1bI2pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a little-used path or track, esp. in the country.
by-play	0.
	syl	by-play
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	secondary action or talking carried on apart while the main action proceeds, esp. in a play.
by-product	1.
	syl	by-prod:uct
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or incidental product of a manufacturing process.
by-product	2.
	syl	by-prod:uct
	pos	n.
	def	a side effect.
Richard Evelyn	1.
	head	Byrd
	syl	Rich:ard Eve:lyn.
	def	1888-1957, U.S. rear admiral, aviator, and polar explorer.
William	2.
	head	Byrd
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1543-1623, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals, masses, and music for virginals.
Byrd Land	0.
	syl	Byrd Land
	pos	n.
	def	a part of Antarctica, east of the Ross Ice Shelf and the Ross Sea: claimed for the U.S. by Richard E. Byrd in 1929. Former name: {Marie Byrd Land}.
byre	ety	Old English b*_yre; related to b*_ur hut, cottage; see #7bower %1
byre	0.
	syl	byre
	pron	<bI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for {cowshed}.
byrnie	ety	Old English byrne; related to Old Norse brynja, Gothic brunj*_o, Old High German brunnia coat of mail, Old Irish bruinne breast
byrnie	0.
	syl	byr+nie
	pron	<1bR:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {coat of mail}.
bylane	alt
	head	byroad
	or	byroad
	syl	by+lane
	pos	n.
byroad	0.
	or	bylane
	syl	by+road
	pron	<1bI2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or side road.
George Gordon	infl
	head	Byron
	syl	George Gor:don
	pos	n.
Byron	0.
	syl	By:ron
	pron	<1bI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	6th Baron. 1788-1824, English Romantic poet, noted also for his passionate and disastrous love affairs. His major works include (1812-18), and (1819-24). He spent much of his life abroad and died while fighting for Greek independence. &- {By+ron+ic} (ba$I#!r$An$Ik) &- {By+#!ron@.i+cal+ly} &- {#!By+ron+ism}
byssinosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek bussinos of linen (see #7byssus) #7+ -#7osis 
byssinosis	0.
	syl	bys+si+no+sis
	pron	<2bisi1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a lung disease caused by pro?!longed inhalation of fibre dust in textile factories.
byssus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek bussos linen, flax, ultimately of Egyptian origin
byssuses	infl
	head	byssus
	or	byssi
	syl	bys+sus:es
	pron	<1bisI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
byssi	infl
	head	byssus
	or	byssuses
	syl	bys+si
	pron	<1bisI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
byssus	0.
	syl	bys+sus
	pron	<1bis*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of strong threads secreted by a sea mussel or similar mollusc that attaches the animal to a hard fixed surface.
bystander	0.
	syl	by+stand:er
	pron	<1bI2st@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person present but not involved; onlooker; spectator.
bystreet	0.
	syl	by+street
	pron	<1bI2strEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obscure or secondary street.
byte	ety	C20: probably a blend of #7bit %4#7+#7bite 
byte	1.
	syl	byte
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a sequence of bits, usually six or eight, processed as a single unit of information.
byte	2.
	syl	byte
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the storage space in a memory or other storage device that is allocated to one character.
byte	3.
	syl	byte
	pron	<bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a subdivision of a word.
Bytom	0.
	syl	By+tom
	pron	Polish <1bitcm>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Poland, in Upper Silesia: under Prussian and German rule from 1742 to 1945. Pop.: 193400 (1974 est.). German name: {Beuthen}.
byway	1.
	syl	by+way
	pron	<1bI2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or side road, esp. in the country.
byway	2.
	syl	by+way
	pron	<1bI2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an area, field of study, etc., that is very obscure or of secondary importance.
byword	ety	Old English b*_iwyrde; see #7by, word ; compare Old High German p*_iwurti, from Latin pr*_overbium proverb
byword	1.
	syl	by+word
	pron	<1bI2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, place, or thing regarded as a perfect or proverbial example of something.
	exam	1	their name is a byword for good service.
byword	2.
	syl	by+word
	pron	<1bI2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of scorn or derision.
byword	3.
	syl	by+word
	pron	<1bI2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a common saying; proverb.
by-your-leave	0.
	syl	by-your-leave
	pos	n.
	def	a request for permission (esp. in the phrase {without so much as a by-your-leave) }.
Byz	0.
	syl	Byz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Byzantine.
Byzantine	1.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Byzantium or the Byzantine Empire.
Byzantine	2.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing the Orthodox Church or its rites and liturgy.
Byzantine	3.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the highly coloured stylized form of religious art developed in the Byzantine Empire.
Byzantine	4.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of architecture developed in the Byzantine Empire, characterized by massive domes with square bases, rounded arches, spires and minarets, and the extensive use of mosaics.
Byzantine	5.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the Medieval Greek spoken in the Byzantine Empire.
Byzantine	6.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of attitudes, etc.
	def	inflexible or complicated. {~}
Byzantine	7.
	syl	Byz+an+tine
	pron	<bi1z@n2tIn>, <-2tEn>, <bI-> <1biz*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	an inhabitant of Byzantium. &- {Byz+an+tin+ism} (b$I#!z@anta$I@!n$Iz$$m, -ti$:-, ba$I-; #!b$Iz$$nti$:@!n$Iz$$m, -ta$I-)
Byzantine Church	0.
	syl	Byz+an+tine Church
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Orthodox Church}.
Byzantine Empire	0.
	syl	Byz+an+tine Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the continuation of the Roman Empire in the East, esp. after the deposition of the last emperor in Rome (476 #7a.d.) #7. It was finally extinguished by the fall of Constantinople, its capital, in 1453. See also {Eastern Roman Empire}.
Byzantium	0.
	syl	By+zan+ti:um
	pron	<bi1z@nti*m>, <bI->
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city on the Bosphorus: founded about 660 #7b.c. ; rebuilt by Constantine I in 330 #7a.d. and called Constantinople; present-day Istanbul.
bz	alt
	or	bz
	syl	bz
bz	0.
	or	bz
	syl	bz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	benzene. ********************************************************************** present-day Istanbul.
bz	alt
	or	bz
	syl	bz
bz	0.
	or	bz
	syl	bz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	benzene. **********************************************************************
C	alt
	head	c
	or	c
	syl	C
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
c's	infl
	head	c
	syl	c's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
C's	infl
	head	c
	or	Cs
	syl	C's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cs	infl
	head	c
	or	C's
	syl	Cs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
c	1.
	or	C
	syl	c
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	the third letter and second consonant of the modern English alphabet.
c	2.
	or	C
	syl	c
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually either a voiceless alveolar fricative, as in or a voiceless velar stop, as in
c	3.
	or	C
	syl	c
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	the third in a series, esp. the third highest grade in an examination.
c	4.a.
	or	C
	syl	c
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a C.
c	4.b.
	or	C
	syl	c
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a C-spring.
c	1.
	syl	c
	qual	symbol for:
	def	centi-.
c	2.
	syl	c
	qual	symbol for:
	def	cubic.
c	3.
	syl	c
	qual	symbol for:
	def	cycle.
c	4.
	syl	c
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	constant.
c	5.
	syl	c
	qual	symbol for:
	def	specific heat capacity.
c	6.
	syl	c
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the velocity of electromagnetic radiation.
C	1.a.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 261.63 hertz ({middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the first degree of a major scale containing no sharps or flats ({C major}) .
C	1.b.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a key, string, or pipe producing this note.
C	1.c.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the major or minor key having this note as its tonic.
C	1.d.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a time signature denoting four crotchet beats to the bar. See also { {alla breve} (sense 2),} {common time}.
C	2.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	carbon.
C	3.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	capacitance.
C	4.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	heat capacity.
C	5.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	cold (water).
C	6.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	compliance.
C	7.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Celsius.
C	8.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	centigrade.
C	9.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	def	century.
	exam	1	C20.
C	10.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	the Roman numeral for
	def	100. See {Roman numerals. ~}
C	11.
	syl	C
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Cuba.
c	ety	Latin: about.
c	1.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	carat.
c	2.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	carbon (paper).
c	3.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Cricket.
	def	caught.
c	4.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cent(s).
c	5.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	century or centuries.
cc	infl
	head	c
	syl	cc.
	mod	pl.
c	6.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chapter.
c	7.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	used esp. preceding a date
	def	circa.
	exam	1	c. 1800.
c	8.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	colt.
c	9.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contralto.
c	10.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	copyright.
c	11.
	syl	c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	coulomb.
C	1.
	syl	C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	on maps as part of name
	def	Cape.
C	2.
	syl	C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Catholic.
C	3.
	syl	C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Celtic.
C	4.
	syl	C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Conservative.
C	5.
	syl	C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Corps.
c-	0.
	syl	c/-
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	Austral., N.Z. in addresses
	def	care of.
C-	0.
	syl	C-
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	of U.S. military aircraft
	def	cargo transport.
	exam	1	C-5.
 	0.
	syl	+800087 +800088
	qual	symbol for
	def	copyright.
C-	alt
	head	C
	or	C
	syl	C-3
	pron	<1sE1TrE>
	pos	adj.
C	1.
	or	C-
	syl	C3
	pron	<1sE1TrE>
	pos	adj.
	def	in poor health or having a poor physique.
C	2.
	or	C-
	syl	C3
	pron	<1sE1TrE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	inferior; worthless. Compare {A1}.
Ca	0.
	syl	Ca
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	calcium.
ca	ety	Latin: about
ca	0.
	syl	ca.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	circa.
CA	1.
	syl	C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Central America.
CA	2.
	syl	C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chartered account?!ant.
CA	3.
	syl	C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chief account?!ant.
CA	4.
	syl	C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consular agent.
CA	5.
	syl	C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Consumers' Association.
CA	1.
	syl	C/A
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capital account.
CA	2.
	syl	C/A
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	credit account.
CA	3.
	syl	C/A
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	current account.
CAA	0.
	syl	C.A.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Civil Aviation Authority.
Caaba	0.
	syl	Caa+ba
	pron	<1ka:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kaaba}.
cab	ety	C19: shortened from #7taxicab 
cab	H1.1.a.
	syl	cab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a taxi.
cab	H1.1.b.
	syl	cab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cab rank.
cab	H1.2.
	syl	cab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the enclosed compartment of a lorry, locomotive, crane, etc., from which it is driven or operated.
cab	H1.3.
	syl	cab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a light horse-drawn vehicle used for public hire.
first cab off the rank	4.
	head	cab
	syl	first cab off the rank.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the first person, etc., to do or take advantage of something.
cab	ety	C16: from Hebrew qabh container, something hollowed out
kab	alt
	head	cab
	or	cab
	syl	kab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
cab	H2.0.
	or	kab
	syl	cab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hebrew measure equal to about 2.3 litres (4 pints).
CAB	1.
	syl	C.A.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Citizens' Advice Bureau.
CAB	2.
	syl	C.A.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Civil Aeronautics Board.
cabal	ety	C17: from French cabale, from Medieval Latin cabala; see #7cabbala 
cabal	1.
	syl	ca+bal
	pron	<k*1b@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of intriguers, esp. one formed for political purposes.
cabal	2.
	syl	ca+bal
	pron	<k*1b@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret plot, esp. a political one; conspiracy; intrigue.
cabal	3.
	syl	ca+bal
	pron	<k*1b@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret or exclusive set of people; clique.
cabals	infl
	head	cabal
	syl	ca+bals
	pos	vb.
caballing	infl
	head	cabal
	syl	ca+bal+ling
	pos	vb.
caballed	infl
	head	cabal
	syl	ca+balled.
	pos	vb.
cabal	4.
	syl	ca+bal
	pron	<k*1b@l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form a cabal; conspire; plot.
Cabal	ety	see #7cabbala ; by a coincidence, the initials of Charles II's ministers can be arranged to form this word
the	infl
	head	Cabal
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Cabal	0.
	syl	Ca+bal
	pron	<k*1b@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a group of ministers of Charles II that governed from 1667-73: consisting of Clifford, Ashley, Buckingham, Arlington, and Lauderdale.
cabala	0.
	syl	ca+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cabbala}.
cabalism	sub
	head	cabala
	syl	cab:a+lism
	pron	<1k@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
cabalist	sub
	head	cabala
	syl	cab:a+list
	pos	n.
cabalistic	sub
	head	cabala
	syl	cab:a+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
Montserrat	infl
	head	Caball'e
	syl	Mont:ser:rat
	pron	<2monsAr1rat>
	pos	n.
Caball'e	0.
	syl	Ca:ba:ll*'e
	pron	Spanish <2ka$Ba1$yA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, Spanish operatic soprano.
caballero	ety	C19: from Spanish: gentleman, horseman, from Late Latin caball*_arius rider, groom, from caballus horse; compare #7cavalier 
caballeros	infl
	head	caballero
	syl	ca+bal+le+ros
	pron	<-r*uz>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caballero	1.
	syl	ca+bal+le+ro
	pron	<2k@b*1lje*r*u>, Spanish <2ka$Ba1$yAro>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish gentleman.
caballero	2.
	syl	ca+bal+le+ro
	pron	<2k@b*1lje*r*u>, Spanish <2ka$Ba1$yAro>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a southwestern U.S. word for {horseman}.
cabana	ety	from Spanish caba*~na: #7cabin 
cabana	0.
	syl	ca+ba+na
	pron	<k*1ba:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a tent used as a dressing room by the sea.
Cabanatuan	0.
	syl	Ca+ba+na+tuan
	pron	<2ka:b*n*1twa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the Philippines, in S central Luzon. Pop.: 117995 (1975 est.).
cabaret	ety	C17: from Norman French: tavern, probably from Late Latin camera an arched roof, #7chamber 
cabaret	1.
	syl	cab:a+ret
	pron	<1k@b*2rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a floor show of dancing, singing, or other light entertainment at a nightclub or restaurant.
cabaret	2.
	syl	cab:a+ret
	pron	<1k@b*2rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a nightclub or restaurant providing such entertainment.
cabbage	ety	C14: from Norman French caboche head; perhaps related to Old French boce hump, bump, Latin caput head
cabbage	H1.1.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cole}. any of various cultivated varieties of the cruciferous plant typically having a short thick stalk and a large head of green or reddish edible leaves. See also {brassica, savoy}. Compare {skunk cabbage, Chinese cabbage}.
wild cabbage	2.
	head	cabbage
	syl	wild cabbage.
	def	a Mediterranean cruciferous plant, with broad leaves and a long spike of yellow flowers: the plant from which the cabbages, cauliflower, broccoli, and Brussels sprout have been bred.
cabbage	H1.3.a.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a cabbage.
cabbage	H1.3.b.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible leaf bud of the cabbage palm.
cabbage	H1.4.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dull or unimaginative person.
cabbage	H1.5.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who has no mental faculties and is dependent on others for his subsistence.
cabbage	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old French cabas theft
cabbage	H2.1.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	def	snippets of cloth appropriated by a tailor from a customer's material.
cabbage	H2.2.
	syl	cab+bage
	pron	<1k@biJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	def	to steal; pilfer.
cabbage bug	0.
	syl	cab+bage bug
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {harlequin bug}.
cabbage lettuce	0.
	syl	cab+bage let+tuce
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of lettuce that have roundish flattened heads resembling cabbages.
tree	alt
	head	cabbage palm
	or	cabbage palm
	syl	tree
	pos	n.
cabbage palm	1.
	or	tree
	syl	cab+bage palm
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian palm, (or whose leaf buds are eaten like cabbage.
cabbage palm	2.
	or	tree
	syl	cab+bage palm
	pos	n.
	def	a similar Brazilian palm,
cabbage palm	3.
	or	tree
	syl	cab+bage palm
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian palm tree,
cabbage palmetto	0.
	syl	cab+bage pal+met+to
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American fan palm, with edible leaf buds and leaves used in thatching.
cabbage root fly	0.
	syl	cab+bage root fly
	pos	n.
	def	a dipterous fly, whose larvae feed on the roots and stems of cabbages and other brassicas: family (houseflies, etc.).
cabbagetown	0.
	syl	cab:bage+town
	pron	<1k@biJ2taun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a city slum.
cabbage white	0.
	syl	cab+bage white
	pos	n.
	def	any large white butterfly of the genus esp. the Eurasian species and the larvae of which feed on the leaves of cabbages and related vegetables: family
cabbageworm	0.
	syl	cab:bage+worm
	pron	<1k@biJ2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any caterpillar that feeds on cabbages, esp. that of the cabbage white.
cabbala	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Hebrew qabb*_al*_ah tradition, what is received, from q*_abal to receive
cabala	infl
	head	cabbala
	syl	ca+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
kabbala	infl
	head	cabbala
	or	kabala
	syl	kab+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
kabala	infl
	head	cabbala
	or	kabbala
	syl	ka+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
cabbala	1.
	syl	cab+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Jewish mystical tradition based on an esoteric interpretation of the Old Testament.
cabbala	2.
	syl	cab+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	any secret or occult doctrine or science.
cabbalism	sub
	head	cabbala
	syl	cab+ba+lism
	pron	<1k@b*?!2liz*m>
	pos	n.
cabalism	sub
	head	cabbala
	syl	cab:a+lism
	pron	<1k@b*?!2liz*m>
	pos	n.
kabbalism	sub
	head	cabbala
	or	kabalism
	syl	kab+ba+lism
	pron	<1k@b*?!2liz*m>
	pos	n.
kabalism	sub
	head	cabbala
	or	kabbalism
	syl	kab:a+lism
	pron	<1k@b*?!2liz*m>
	pos	n.
cabbalist	sub
	head	cabbala
	syl	cab+ba+list
	pos	n.
cabalist	sub
	head	cabbala
	syl	cab:a+list
	pos	n.
kabbalist	sub
	head	cabbala
	or	kabalist
	syl	1kab+ba+list
	pos	n.
kabalist	sub
	head	cabbala
	or	kabbalist
	syl	1kab:a+list
	pos	n.
cabbalistic	sub
	head	cabbala
	syl	cab+ba+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
cabalistic	sub
	head	cabbala
	syl	cab:a+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
kabbalistic	sub
	head	cabbala
	or	kabalistic
	syl	2kab+ba+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
kabalistic	sub
	head	cabbala
	or	kabbalistic
	syl	2kab:a+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
cabbie	alt
	head	cabby
	or	cabby
	syl	cab+bie
	pron	<1k@bi>
	pos	n.
cabbies	infl
	head	cabby
	syl	cab+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cabby	0.
	or	cabbie
	syl	cab+by
	pron	<1k@bi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cab driver.
caber	ety	C16: from Gaelic cabar pole
caber	0.
	syl	ca+ber
	pron	<1kAb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a heavy wooden pole or beam, esp. one thrown in the air as a trial of strength in the Highland sport of {tossing the caber}.
cabezon	ety	Spanish, from cabeza head, ultimately from Latin caput 
cabezone	alt
	head	cabezon
	or	cabezon
	syl	cab+e:zone
	pron	<1k@bi2z*un>
	pos	n.
cabezon	0.
	or	cabezone
	syl	cab+e:zon
	pron	<1k@bizon>
	pos	n.
	def	a large food fish, of North American Pacific coastal waters, having greenish flesh: family (bullheads and sea scorpions).
Cabimas	0.
	syl	Ca+bi+mas
	pron	Spanish <ka1bimas>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Venezuela, on the NE shore of Lake Maracaibo. Pop.: 122239 (1971).
cabin	ety	C14: from Old French cabane, from Old Proven*,cal cabana, from Late Latin capanna hut
cabin	1.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small simple dwelling; hut.
cabin	2.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple house providing accommodation for travellers or holiday-makers at a motel or holiday camp.
cabin	3.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a room used as an office or living quarters in a ship.
cabin	4.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered compartment used for shelter or living quarters in a small boat.
cabin	5.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a warship
	def	the compartment or room reserved for the commanding officer.
cabin	6.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {signal box}.
cabin	7.a.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	the enclosed part of a light aircraft in which the pilot and passengers sit.
cabin	7.b.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an airliner in which the passengers are carried.
cabin	7.c.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	the section of an aircraft used for cargo. {~}
cabin	8.
	syl	cab+in
	pron	<1k@bin>
	pos	n.
	def	to confine in a small space.
cabin boy	0.
	syl	cab+in boy
	pos	n.
	def	a boy who waits on the officers and passengers of a ship.
cabin class	0.
	syl	cab+in class
	pos	n.
	def	a class of accommodation on a passenger ship between first class and tourist class.
cabin cruiser	0.
	syl	cab+in cruis+er
	pos	n.
	def	a power boat fitted with a cabin and comforts for pleasure cruising or racing.
Cabinda	0.
	syl	Ca+bin+da
	pron	<k*1bEnd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclave of Angola, separated from the rest of the country by part of Za*"ire. Pop.: 58547 (1960). Area: 7270 sq. km (2807 sq. miles).
cabinet	ety	C16: from Old French, diminutive of cabine, of uncertain origin
cabinet	1.a.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture containing shelves, cupboards, or drawers for storage or display.
cabinet	1.b.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cabinet teak.
cabinet	2.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer case of a television, radio, etc.
cabinet	3.a.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the executive and policy-making body of a country, consisting of all government ministers or just the senior ministers.
cabinet	3.b.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an advisory council to a president, sovereign, governor, etc.
cabinet	3.c.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cabinet reshuffle;
	exam	2	a cabinet minister.
cabinet	4.a.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard size of paper, 6#M4 inches (15#M10 cm) or 6@2#800089 #M4@1#800090 inches (16.5#M10.5 cm), for mounted photographs.
cabinet	4.b.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cabinet photograph.
cabinet	5.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an enclosed rack for holding cases of type, etc.
cabinet	6.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a private room.
cabinet	7.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	suitable in size, value, decoration, etc., for a display cabinet.
	exam	1	a cabinet edition of Shakespeare.
cabinet	8.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a drawing or projection of a three-dimensional object
	def	constructed with true horizontal and vertical representation of scale but with oblique distances reduced to about half scale to avoid the appearance of distortion.
cabinet	9.
	syl	cab:i+net
	pron	<1k@binit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a wine
	def	specially selected and usually rare.
cabinet-maker	0.
	syl	cab:i:net-mak:er
	pos	n.
	def	a craftsman specializing in the making of fine furniture.
cabinet-making	sub
	head	cabinet-maker
	syl	cab:i:net-2mak:ing
	pos	n.
cabinet pudding	0.
	syl	cab:i+net pud+ding
	pos	n.
	def	a steamed suet pudding enriched with dried fruit.
cabinetwork	1.
	syl	cab:i:net+work
	pron	<1k@binit2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the making of furniture, esp. of fine quality.
cabinetwork	2.
	syl	cab:i:net+work
	pron	<1k@binit2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an article made by a cabinet-maker.
cable	ety	C13: from Old Norman French, from Late Latin capulum halter
cable	1.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong thick rope, usually of twisted hemp or steel wire.
cable	2.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an anchor chain or rope.
cable	3.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cable length, cable's length}. a unit of length in nautical use that has various values. It is most commonly taken as 120 fathoms (720 feet) in the U.S. and one tenth of a nautical mile (608 feet) in Britain. It is also sometimes taken as 100 fathoms (600 feet).
cable	4.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire or bundle of wires that conducts electricity.
	exam	1	a submarine cable.
cable	5.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {overseas telegram, cablegram}. a telegram sent abroad by submarine cable, radio, communications satellite, or by telephone line.
cable	6.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cable stitch}.
cable	7.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send (a message) to (someone) by cable.
cable	8.
	syl	ca+ble
	pron	<1kAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or provide with a cable or cables.
cable car	0.
	syl	ca+ble car
	pos	n.
	def	the passenger car on a cable railway.
cablegram	0.
	syl	ca+ble+gram
	pron	<1kAbL2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for { {cable} (sense 5).}
cable-laid	0.
	syl	ca:ble-laid
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rope
	def	made of three plain-laid ropes twisted together in a left-handed direction.
cable railway	0.
	syl	ca+ble rail+way
	pos	n.
	def	a railway on which individual cars are drawn along by a strong cable or metal chain operated by a stationary motor.
cable release	0.
	syl	ca+ble re+lease
	pos	n.
	def	a short length of flexible cable, used to operate the shutter of a camera without shaking it.
cable stitch	0.a.
	syl	ca+ble stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or series of knitting stitches producing a design like a twisted rope.
cable stitch	0.b.
	syl	ca+ble stitch
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a cable-stitch sweater.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {cable}.
cablet	0.
	syl	ca+blet
	pron	<1kAblit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cable, esp. a cable-laid rope that has a circumference of less than 25 centimetres (ten inches).
cableway	0.
	syl	ca:ble+way
	pron	<1kAbL2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a system for moving bulk materials in which suspended cars, buckets, etc., run on cables that extend between terminal towers.
cabmen	infl
	head	cabman
	syl	cab+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cabman	0.
	syl	cab+man
	pron	<1k@bm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the driver of a cab.
cabob	0.
	syl	ca+bob
	pron	<k*1bob>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kebab}.
cabochon	ety	C16: from Old French, from Old Norman French caboche head; see #7cabbage %1
cabochon	0.
	syl	cab:o+chon
	pron	<1k@b*2Son>, French <kabc1S?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth domed gem, polished but unfaceted.
caboodle	ety	C19: probably contraction of #7kit and #7boodle 
caboodle	0.
	syl	ca+boo+dle
	pron	<k*1bu:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lot, bunch, or group (esp. in the phrases {the whole caboodle, the whole kit and caboodle) }.
caboose	ety	C18: from Dutch cab*_use, of unknown origin
caboose	1.
	syl	ca+boose
	pron	<k*1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {calaboose}.
caboose	2.
	syl	ca+boose
	pron	<k*1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways. U.S.
	def	a guard's van, esp. one with sleeping and eating facilities for the train crew.
caboose	3.a.
	syl	ca+boose
	pron	<k*1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a deckhouse for a galley aboard ship.
caboose	3.b.
	syl	ca+boose
	pron	<k*1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the galley itself.
caboose	4.a.
	syl	ca+boose
	pron	<k*1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mobile bunkhouse used by lumbermen, etc.
caboose	4.b.
	syl	ca+boose
	pron	<k*1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an insulated cabin on runners, equipped with a stove.
Cabora Bassa	0.
	syl	Ca+bo+ra Bas+sa
	pron	<k*1bc:r*> <1b@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the site on the Zambezi River in N Mozambique of the largest dam in southern Africa.
John	1.
	head	Cabot
	syl	John
	def	Italian name 1450-98, Italian explorer, who landed in North America in 1497, under patent from Henry VII of England, and explored the coast from Nova Scotia to Newfoundland.
Cabot	2.
	syl	Cab:ot
	pron	<1k@b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Se@.bas@.ti@.an}. ??1476-1557, English navigator and cartographer who explored the La Plata region of Brazil (1526-30).
cabotage	ety	C19: from French, from caboter to sail near the coast, apparently from Spanish cabo #7cape %2
cabotage	1.
	syl	cab:o+tage
	pron	<1k@b*2ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	coastal navigation or shipping, esp. within the borders of one country.
cabotage	2.
	syl	cab:o+tage
	pron	<1k@b*2ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	reservation to a country's carriers of its internal traffic, esp. air traffic.
Pedro 'Alvarez	infl
	head	Cabral
	syl	Pe:dro *'Al:va:rez
	pron	<1pAdru> <1alv*r*S>
	pos	n.
Cabral	0.
	syl	Ca:bral
	pron	Portuguese <k*1bral>
	pos	n.
	def	??1460-??1526, Portuguese navigator: discovered and took possession of Brazil for Portugal in 1500.
cabretta	ety	from Spanish cabra she-goat
cabretta	0.
	syl	ca+bret+ta
	pron	<k*1bret*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a soft leather obtained from the skins of certain South American or African sheep.
cabrilla	ety	Spanish, literally: little goat
cabrilla	0.
	syl	ca+bril+la
	pron	<k*1bril*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various serranid food fishes, esp. occurring in warm seas around Florida and the West Indies.
cabriole	ety	C18: from French, from cabrioler to caper; from its being based on the leg of a capering animal; see #7cabriolet 
cabriole	1.
	syl	cab+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@bri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cabriole leg}. a type of furniture leg, popular in the first half of the 18th century, in which an upper convex curve descends tapering to a concave curve.
cabriole	2.
	syl	cab+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@bri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a leap in the air with one leg outstretched and the other beating against it.
cabriolet	ety	C18: from French, literally: a little skip, from cabriole, from Latin capreolus wild goat, from caper goat; referring to the lightness of movement
cabriolet	1.
	syl	cab+ri:o+let
	pron	<2k@bri*u1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with two seats and a folding hood.
cabriolet	2.
	syl	cab+ri:o+let
	pron	<2k@bri*u1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for a {drophead coup*'e}.
ca'canny	ety	C19: literally, call canny to drive gently
ca'canny	1.
	syl	ca'can+ny
	pron	<k*1k@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	moderation or wariness.
ca'canny	2.a.
	syl	ca'can+ny
	pron	<k*1k@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a policy of restricting the output of work; a go-slow.
ca'canny	2.b.
	syl	ca'can+ny
	pron	<k*1k@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ca'canny policy.
cacao	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Nahuatl cacauatl cacao beans
cacao	1.
	syl	ca+ca:o
	pron	<k*1ka:*u>, <-1kA*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tropical American evergreen tree, having yellowish flowers and reddish-brown seed pods from which cocoa and chocolate are prepared: family
cacao bean	2.
	head	cacao
	syl	cacao bean.
	def	another name for {cocoa bean}.
cacao butter	3.
	head	cacao
	syl	cacao butter.
	def	another name for {cocoa butter}.
cacciatore	ety	Italian, literally: hunter
cacciatora	alt
	head	cacciatore
	or	cacciatore
	syl	cac+cia+to+ra
	pos	adj.
cacciatore	0.
	or	cacciatora
	syl	cac+cia+to+re
	pron	<2ka:C*1tc:ri>, <2k@C->
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	prepared with tomatoes, mushrooms, herbs, and other seasonings.
C'aceres	0.
	syl	C*'a+ce:res
	pron	Spanish <1kaTArAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Spain: held by the Moors (1142-1229). Pop.: 56064 (1970).
cachalot	ety	C18: from French, from Portuguese, cachalote, of unknown origin
cachalot	0.
	syl	cach:a+lot
	pron	<1k@S*2lot>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sperm whale}.
cache	ety	C19: from French, from cacher to hide
cache	1.
	syl	cache
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a hidden store of provisions, weapons, treasure, etc.
cache	2.
	syl	cache
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where such a store is hidden. {~}
cache	3.
	syl	cache
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store in a cache.
cachepot	ety	French: pot-hider
cachepot	0.
	syl	cache+pot
	pron	<1k@S2pot>, <k@S1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental container for a flowerpot.
cachet	ety	C17: from Old French, from cacher to hide
cachet	1.
	syl	ca+chet
	pron	<1k@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	an official seal on a document, letter, etc.
cachet	2.
	syl	ca+chet
	pron	<1k@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing mark; stamp.
cachet	3.
	syl	ca+chet
	pron	<1k@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	prestige; distinction.
cachet	4.a.
	syl	ca+chet
	pron	<1k@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark stamped by hand on mail for commemorative purposes.
cachet	4.b.
	syl	ca+chet
	pron	<1k@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mark made by dealers and experts on the back of postage stamps. Compare { {overprint} (sense 3),} { {surcharge} (sense 5).}
cachet	5.
	syl	ca+chet
	pron	<1k@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow wafer, formerly used for enclosing an unpleasant-tasting medicine.
cachexia	ety	C16: from Late Latin from Greek kakhexia, from kakos bad+ hexis condition, habit
cachexy	alt
	head	cachexia
	or	cachexia
	syl	ca+chex:y
	pos	n.
cachexia	0.
	or	cachexy
	syl	ca+chex:i:a
	pron	<k*1keksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a generally weakened condition of body or mind resulting from any debilitating chronic disease.
cachectic	sub
	head	cachexia
	syl	ca+chec+tic
	pron	<k*1kektik>
	pos	adj.
cachinnate	ety	C19: from Latin cacchin*_are, probably of imitative origin
cachinnate	0.
	syl	cach+in+nate
	pron	<1k@ki2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to laugh loudly.
cachinnation	sub
	head	cachinnate
	syl	cach+in+1na+tion
	pos	n.
cachou	ety	C18: via French from Portuguese, from Malay k*_achu 
cachou	1.
	syl	ca+chou
	pron	<1k@Su:>, <k@1Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a lozenge eaten to sweeten the breath.
cachou	2.
	syl	ca+chou
	pron	<1k@Su:>, <k@1Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catechu}.
cachucha	ety	C19: from Spanish
cachucha	1.
	syl	ca+chu+cha
	pron	<k*1Cu:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a graceful Spanish solo dance in triple time.
cachucha	2.
	syl	ca+chu+cha
	pron	<k*1Cu:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	music composed for this dance.
cacique	ety	C16: from Spanish, of Arawak origin; compare Taino cacique chief
cazique	alt
	head	cacique
	or	cacique
	syl	ca+zique
	pron	<k*1zEk>
	pos	n.
cacique	1.
	or	cazique
	syl	ca+cique
	pron	<k*1sEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an American Indian chief in a Spanish-speaking region.
cacique	2.
	or	cazique
	syl	ca+cique
	pron	<k*1sEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Spanish America
	def	a local political boss.
cacique	3.
	or	cazique
	syl	ca+cique
	pron	<k*1sEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American songbirds of the genus and related genera: family (American orioles).
caciquism	0.
	syl	ca+ciqu+ism
	pron	<k*1sEkiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Spanish America
	def	government by local political bosses.
cack-handed	ety	from cack excrement, from the fact that clumsy people usually make a mess
cack-handed	1.
	syl	cack-hand:ed
	pron	<2k@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	left-handed.
cack-handed	2.
	syl	cack-hand:ed
	pron	<2k@k1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	clumsy.
cackle	ety	C13: probably from Middle Low German k*_akelen, of imitative origin
cackle	1.
	syl	cack+le
	pron	<1k@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a hen that has just laid an egg
	def	to squawk with shrill broken notes.
cackle	2.
	syl	cack+le
	pron	<1k@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to laugh or chatter raucously and noisily.
cackle	3.
	syl	cack+le
	pron	<1k@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a cackling manner.
cackle	4.
	syl	cack+le
	pron	<1k@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the noise or act of cackling.
cackle	5.
	syl	cack+le
	pron	<1k@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	noisy chatter.
cut the cackle	6.
	head	cackle
	syl	cut the cackle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to stop chattering or giggling; be quiet.
cackler	sub
	head	cackle
	syl	cack+ler
	pos	n.
caco-	ety	from Greek kakos bad
caco-	0.
	syl	cac:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	bad, unpleasant, or incorrect.
	exam	1	cacophony.
cacodemon	ety	C16: from Greek kakodaim*_on evil genius
cacodaemon	alt
	head	cacodemon
	or	cacodemon
	syl	cac:o+dae:mon
	pron	<2k@k*1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
cacodemon	0.
	or	cacodaemon
	syl	cac:o+de:mon
	pron	<2k@k*1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil spirit or devil.
cacodyl	ety	C19: from Greek kak*_od*_es evil-smelling (from kakos #7caco -#7+ ozein to smell)+-#7yl  &- cac@.o+dyl+ic (@!k@ak$$#!d$Il$Ik) adj.
cacodyl	0.
	syl	cac:o+dyl
	pron	<1k@k*dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tetramethyldiarsine}.
cacoepy	ety	C19: from Greek kakoepeia  &- cac@.o+e@.pis+tic (k$$@!k$$$u$I#!p$Ist$Ik) adj.
cacoepy	0.
	syl	cac:o+ep:y
	pron	<k*1k*uipi>
	pos	n.
	def	bad or mistaken pronunciation.
cacoethes	ety	C16: from Latin caco*_ethes malignant disease, from Greek kako*_eth*_es of an evil disposition, from kakos #7caco -#7+ *_ethos character
cacoethes	0.
	syl	cac:o+e:thes
	pron	<2k@k*u1ETEz>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncontrollable urge or desire, esp. for something harmful; mania.
	exam	1	a cacoethes for smoking.
cacoethic	sub
	head	cacoethes
	syl	cac:o+eth+ic
	pron	<2k@k*u1eTik>
	pos	adj.
cacogenics	ety	C20: from #7caco -#7+eugenics 
cacogenics	0.
	syl	cac:o+gen+ics
	pron	<2k@k*u1Jeniks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dysgenics}.
cacogenic	sub
	head	cacogenics
	syl	cac:o+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
cacography	1.
	syl	ca+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<k@1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	bad handwriting. Compare {calligraphy}.
cacography	2.
	syl	ca+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<k@1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	incorrect spelling. Compare {orthography}.
cacographer	sub
	head	cacography
	syl	ca+1cog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
cacographic	sub
	head	cacography
	or	cacographical
	syl	cac:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2k@k*?!1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cacographical	sub
	head	cacography
	or	cacographic
	syl	cac:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cacology	ety	C17 (in the sense: ill report): from Greek kakologia 
cacology	0.
	syl	ca+col+o:gy
	pron	<k*1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad choice of words; faulty speech.
cacomistle	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl tlacomiztli, from tlaco half+ miztli cougar
cacomixle	alt
	head	cacomistle
	or	cacomistle
	syl	cac:o+mix+le
	pron	<1k@k*2miks*l>
	pos	n.
cacomistle	1.
	or	cacomixle
	syl	cac:o+mis+tle
	pron	<1k@k*2misL>
	pos	n.
	def	a catlike omnivorous mammal, of S North America, related to but smaller than the raccoons: family order (carnivores). It has yellowish-grey fur and a long bushy tail banded in black and white.
cacomistle	2.
	or	cacomixle
	syl	cac:o+mis+tle
	pron	<1k@k*2misL>
	pos	n.
	def	a related smaller animal, (or of Central America.
cacophonic	alt
	head	cacophonous
	or	cacophonous
	syl	cac:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2k@k*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
cacophonous	0.
	or	cacophonic
	syl	ca+coph:o+nous
	pron	<k*1kof*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	jarring in sound; discordant; harsh.
cacophonously	sub
	head	cacophonous
	or	cacophonically
	syl	ca+1coph:o+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
cacophonically	sub
	head	cacophonous
	or	cacophonously
	syl	cac:o+1phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cacophonies	infl
	head	cacophony
	syl	ca+coph:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cacophony	1.
	syl	ca+coph:o+ny
	pron	<k*1kof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	harsh discordant sound; dissonance.
cacophony	2.
	syl	ca+coph:o+ny
	pron	<k*1kof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of unharmonious or dissonant speech sounds in language. Compare {euphony}.
cactus	ety	C17: from Latin: prickly plant, from Greek kaktos cardoon &- cac+ta+ceous (k@ak#!te$I#s$$s) adj.
cactuses	infl
	head	cactus
	or	cacti
	syl	cac+tus:es
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cacti	infl
	head	cactus
	or	cactuses
	syl	cac+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cactus	1.
	syl	cac+tus
	pron	<1k@kt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny succulent plant of the family of the arid regions of America. Cactuses have swollen tough stems, leaves reduced to spines or scales, and large brightly coloured flowers.
cactus dahlia	2.
	head	cactus
	syl	cactus dahlia.
	def	a double-flowered variety of dahlia.
cacuminal	ety	C19: from Latin cac*_umen point, top
cacuminal	1.
	syl	ca+cu+mi+nal
	pron	<k@1kju:minL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	Also called: {cerebral}. relating to or denoting a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue turned back towards the hard palate. {~}
cacuminal	2.
	syl	ca+cu+mi+nal
	pron	<k@1kju:minL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a consonant articulated in this manner.
cad	ety	C18: short?!ened from #7caddie  &- #!cad+dish adj.
cad	0.
	syl	cad
	pron	<k@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal; old-fashioned.
	def	a man who does not behave in a gentlemanly manner towards others.
cadaster	ety	C19: from French, from Proven*,cal cadastro, from Italian catastro, from Late Greek katastikhon register, from kata stikhon line by line, from kata (see #7cata -)#7+ stikhos line, #7stich  &- ca+#!das+tral adj.
cadastre	alt
	head	cadaster
	or	cadaster
	syl	ca+das+tre
	pron	<k*1d@st*>
	pos	n.
cadaster	0.
	or	cadastre
	syl	ca+das+ter
	pron	<k*1d@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official register showing details of ownership, boundaries, and value of real property in a district, made for taxation purposes.
cadaver	ety	C16: from Latin, from cadere to fall &- ca+#!dav+er+ic adj.
cadaver	0.
	syl	ca+dav+er
	pron	<k*1dAv*>, <-1d@v->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a corpse.
cadaverine	0.
	syl	ca+dav+er+ine
	pron	<k*1d@v*2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic diamine with an unpleasant smell, produced by protein hydrolysis during putrefaction of animal tissue. Formula: NH\2(CH\2)\5NH\2.
cadaverous	1.
	syl	ca+dav+er+ous
	pron	<k*1d@v*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a corpse, esp. in being deathly pale; ghastly.
cadaverous	2.
	syl	ca+dav+er+ous
	pron	<k*1d@v*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin and haggard; gaunt.
cadaverously	sub
	head	cadaverous
	syl	ca+1dav+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
cadaverousness	sub
	head	cadaverous
	syl	ca+1dav+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
caddie	ety	C17 (originally: a gentleman learning the military profession by serving in the army without a commission, hence C18 (Scottish): a person looking for employment, an errand-boy): from French #7cadet 
caddy	alt
	head	caddie
	or	caddie
	syl	cad+dy
	pron	<1k@di>
	pos	n.
caddies	infl
	head	caddie
	syl	cad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caddie	1.
	or	caddy
	syl	cad+die
	pron	<1k@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	an attendant who carries clubs, etc., for a player.
caddies	infl
	head	caddie
	syl	cad+dies
	pos	vb.
caddying	infl
	head	caddie
	syl	cad+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
caddied	infl
	head	caddie
	syl	cad+died.
	pos	vb.
caddie	2.
	or	caddy
	syl	cad+die
	pron	<1k@di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a caddie.
caddie cart	alt
	head	caddie car
	or	caddie car
	syl	cad+die cart
	pos	n.
caddie car	0.
	or	caddie cart
	syl	cad+die car
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a small light two-wheeled trolley for carrying clubs.
caddice	alt
	head	caddis
	or	caddis
	syl	cad+dice
	pron	<1k@dis>
	pos	n.
caddis	0.
	or	caddice
	syl	cad+dis
	pron	<1k@dis>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of coarse woollen yarn, braid, or fabric.
caddis fly	ety	C17: of unknown origin
caddis fly	0.
	syl	cad+dis fly
	pos	n.
	def	any small mothlike insect of the order having two pairs of hairy wings and aquatic larvae (caddis worms).
caddis	alt
	head	caddis worm
	or	caddis worm
	syl	cad+dis
	pron	<1k@dis>
	pos	n.
caddis worm	0.
	or	caddis
	syl	cad+dis worm
	pron	<1k@dis>
	pos	n.
	def	the aquatic larva of a caddis fly, which constructs a protective case around itself made of silk, sand, stones, etc. Also called: {caseworm, strawworm}.
Caddoan	0.
	syl	Cad+do+an
	pron	<1k@d*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages, including Pawnee, formerly spoken in a wide area of the Middle West.
caddy	ety	C18: from Malay kati; { see #7catty %2}
caddies	infl
	head	caddy
	syl	cad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caddy	H1.0.
	syl	cad+dy
	pron	<1k@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small container, esp. for tea.
caddies	infl
	head	caddy
	syl	cad+dies
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
caddying	infl
	head	caddy
	syl	cad+dy+ing
	pos	n.
caddied	infl
	head	caddy
	syl	cad+died.
	pos	n.
caddy	H2.0.
	syl	cad+dy
	pron	<1k@di>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {caddie}.
cade	ety	C16: via Old French from Old Proven*,cal, from Medieval Latin catanus 
cade	H1.0.
	syl	cade
	pron	<kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a juniper tree, of the Mediterranean region, the wood of which yields an oily brown liquid ({oil of cade}) used to treat skin ailments.
cade	ety	C15: of unknown origin
cade	H2.0.
	syl	cade
	pron	<kAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a young animal
	def	left by its mother and reared by humans, usually as a pet.
Jack	infl
	head	Cade
	syl	Jack.
	pos	n.
Cade	0.
	syl	Cade
	pron	<kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1450, English leader of the Kentish rebellion against the misgovernment of Henry VI (1450).
-cade	ety	abstracted from #7cavalcade 
-cade	0.
	syl	-cade
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a procession of a specified kind.
	exam	1	motorcade.
cadelle	ety	French, from Proven*,cal cadello, from Latin catellus a little dog
cadelle	0.
	syl	ca+delle
	pron	<k*1del>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely distributed beetle, that feeds on flour, grain, and other stored foods: family
cadence	ety	C14: from Old French, from Old Italian cadenza, literally: a falling, from cadere to fall, from Latin
cadency	alt
	head	cadence
	or	cadence
	syl	ca+den+cy
	pos	n.
cadences	infl
	head	cadence
	or	cadencies
	syl	ca+denc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cadencies	infl
	head	cadence
	or	cadences
	syl	ca+den+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cadence	1.
	or	cadency
	syl	ca+dence
	pron	<1kAdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the beat or measure of something rhythmic.
cadence	2.
	or	cadency
	syl	ca+dence
	pron	<1kAdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall in the pitch of the voice, as at the end of a sentence.
cadence	3.
	or	cadency
	syl	ca+dence
	pron	<1kAdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	modulation of the voice; intonation.
cadence	4.
	or	cadency
	syl	ca+dence
	pron	<1kAdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhythm or rhythmical construction in verse or prose; measure.
cadence	5.
	or	cadency
	syl	ca+dence
	pron	<1kAdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the close of a musical phrase or section.
cadencies	infl
	head	cadency
	syl	ca+den+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cadency	1.
	syl	ca+den+cy
	pron	<1kAdNsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the line of descent from a younger member of a family.
cadency	2.
	syl	ca+den+cy
	pron	<1kAdNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cadence}.
cadent	ety	C16: from Latin cad*_ens falling, from cadere to fall
cadent	1.
	syl	ca+dent
	pron	<1kAdNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having cadence; rhythmic.
cadent	2.
	syl	ca+dent
	pron	<1kAdNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	falling; descending.
cadenza	ety	C19: from Italian; see #7cadence 
cadenza	0.
	syl	ca+den+za
	pron	<k*1denz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a virtuoso solo passage occurring near the end of a piece of music, formerly improvised by the soloist but now usually specially composed.
cadet	ety	C17: from French, from dialect (Gascon) capdet captain, ultimately from Latin caput head &- ca+#!det+ship n.
cadet	1.
	syl	ca+det
	pron	<k*1det>
	pos	n.
	def	a young person undergoing preliminary training, usually before full entry to the uniformed services, police, etc., esp. for officer status.
cadet	2.
	syl	ca+det
	pron	<k*1det>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and in France before 1789
	def	a gentleman, usually a younger son, who entered the army to prepare for a commission.
cadet	3.
	syl	ca+det
	pron	<k*1det>
	pos	n.
	def	a younger son or brother.
cadet branch	4.
	head	cadet
	syl	cadet branch.
	def	the family or family branch of a younger son.
cadet	5.
	syl	ca+det
	pron	<k*1det>
	pos	n.
	usage	in New Zealand
	def	a person learning sheep farming on a sheep station.
cadge	ety	C17: of unknown origin
cadge	1.
	syl	cadge
	pron	<k@J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get (food, money, etc.) by sponging or begging.
cadge	2.
	syl	cadge
	pron	<k@J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who cadges.
on the cadge	3.
	head	cadge
	syl	on the cadge.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	engaged in cadging.
cadger	sub
	head	cadge
	syl	cadg+er
	pos	n.
cadi	ety	C16: from Arabic q*_ad*_i judge
kadi	alt
	head	cadi
	or	cadi
	syl	ka:di
	pron	<1ka:di>, <1kAdi>
	pos	n.
cadis	infl
	head	cadi
	syl	ca:dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cadi	0.
	or	kadi
	syl	ca:di
	pron	<1ka:di>, <1kAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a judge in a Muslim community.
C'adiz	1.
	syl	C*'a+diz
	pron	<k*1diz>, Spanish <1kaDiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Spain, on a narrow peninsula that forms the {Bay of C*'adiz} at the E end of the {Gulf of C*'adiz}: founded about 1100 #7b.c. as a Phoenician trading colony; centre of trade with America from the 16th to 18th centuries. Pop.: 135743 (1970).
Cadmean victory	0.
	syl	Cad+me:an vic+to+ry
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Pyrrhic victory}.
cadmium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin cadm*_ia zinc ore, #7calamine, referring to the fact that both calamine and cadmium are found in the ore
cadmium	0.
	syl	cad+mi:um
	pron	<1k@dmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile toxic bluish-white metallic element that occurs in association with zinc ores. It is used in electroplating, alloys, and as a neutron absorber in the control of nuclear fission. Symbol: Cd; atomic no.: 48; atomic wt.: 112.4; valency: 2; relative density: 8.65; melting pt.: 320.9?%C; boiling pt.: 765?%C.
cadmium cell	1.
	syl	cad+mi:um cell
	pos	n.
	def	a photocell with a cadmium electrode that is especially sensitive to ultraviolet radiation.
cadmium cell	2.
	syl	cad+mi:um cell
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Weston standard cell}.
cadmium sulphide	0.
	syl	cad+mi:um sul+phide
	pos	n.
	def	an orange or yellow insoluble solid used as a pigment in paints, etc. ({cadmium yellow}) . Formula: CdS.
Cadmus	0.
	syl	Cad:mus
	pron	<1k@dm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Phoenician prince who killed a dragon and planted its teeth, from which sprang a multitude of warriors who fought among themselves until only five remained, who joined Cadmus to found Thebes.
Cadmean	sub
	head	Cadmus
	syl	Cad+me:an
	pos	adj.
cadre	ety	C19: from French, from Italian quadro, from Latin quadrum square
cadre	1.
	syl	ca+dre
	pron	<1ka:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nucleus of trained professional servicemen forming the basis for the training of new units or other military expansion.
cadre	2.
	syl	ca+dre
	pron	<1ka:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a basic unit or structure, esp. of personnel; nucleus; core.
cadre	3.
	syl	ca+dre
	pron	<1ka:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a cadre.
caduceus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Doric Greek karukeion, from karux herald
caducei	infl
	head	caduceus
	syl	ca+du+ce:i
	pron	<-si2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caduceus	1.
	syl	ca+du+ce:us
	pron	<k*1dju:si*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a staff entwined with two serpents and bearing a pair of wings at the top, carried by Hermes (Mercury) as messenger of the gods.
caduceus	2.
	syl	ca+du+ce:us
	pron	<k*1dju:si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an insignia resembling this staff used as an emblem of the medical profession. Compare {staff of Aesculapius}.
caducity	ety	C18: from French, from Latin cad*_ucus #7caducous 
caducity	1.
	syl	ca+du+ci:ty
	pron	<k*1dju:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	perishableness.
caducity	2.
	syl	ca+du+ci:ty
	pron	<k*1dju:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	senility.
caducous	ety	C17: from Latin cad*_ucus falling, from cadere to fall
caducous	0.
	syl	ca+du+cous
	pron	<k*1dju:k*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of parts of a plant or animal
	def	shed during the life of the organism.
caecilian	ety	C19: from Latin caecilia a kind of lizard, from caecus blind
caecilian	0.
	syl	cae+cil+i:an
	pron	<sE1sili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical limbless cylindrical amphibian of the order (or resembling earthworms and inhabiting moist soil.
caecum	ety	C18: short for Latin intestinum caecum blind intestine, translation of Greek tuphlon enteron  &- #!cae+cal or U.S. #!ce+cal adj.
cecum	alt
	head	caecum
	or	caecum
	syl	ce+cum
	pron	<1sEk*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
caeca	infl
	head	caecum
	syl	cae+ca
	pron	<-k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caecum	0.
	or	cecum
	syl	cae+cum
	pron	<1sEk*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any structure or part that ends in a blind sac or pouch, esp. the pouch that marks the beginning of the large intestine.
Cdmon	0.
	syl	C:d:mon
	pron	<1k@dm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	7th-century #7a.d. Anglo-Saxon poet and monk, the earliest English poet whose name survives.
Caelian	0.
	syl	Cae+li:an
	pron	<1sEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the southeasternmost of the Seven Hills of Rome.
Caelum	ety	Latin: the sky, heaven
Caeli	infl
	head	Caelum
	syl	Cae+li
	pron	<1sElI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Caelum	0.
	syl	Cae+lum
	pron	<1sEl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the S hemisphere close to Eridanus.
Caen	0.
	syl	Caen
	pron	<koG>, French <k?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW France. Pop.: 122794 (1975).
cainogenesis	infl
	head	caenogenesis
	or	cenogenesis
	syl	cai+no+gen+e:sis
	pos	n.
kainogenesis	infl
	head	caenogenesis
	or	kenogenesis
	syl	kai+no+gen+e:sis
	pos	n.
cenogenesis	infl
	head	caenogenesis
	or	cainogenesis
	syl	ce+no+gen+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kenogenesis	infl
	head	caenogenesis
	or	kainogenesis
	syl	ke+no+gen+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
caenogenesis	0.
	syl	cae+no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2sEn*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of structures and organs in an embryo or larva that are adaptations to its way of life and are not retained in the adult form. Compare { {recapitulation} (sense 2).}
caenogenetic	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	syl	cae+no+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2sEn*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
cainogenetic	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	cenogenetic
	syl	cai+no+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
kainogenetic	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	kenogenetic
	syl	2kai+no+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
cenogenetic	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	cainogenetic
	syl	ce+no+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
kenogenetic	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	kainogenetic
	syl	2ke+no+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
caenogenetically	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	syl	cae+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cainogenetically	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	cenogenetically
	syl	cai+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
kainogenetically	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	kenogenetically
	syl	2kai+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cenogenetically	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	cainogenetically
	syl	ce+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
kenogenetically	sub
	head	caenogenesis
	or	kainogenetically
	syl	2ke+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
Caenozoic	0.
	syl	Cae+no+zo+ic
	pron	<2sEn*1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cenozoic}.
caeoma	ety	New Latin, from Greek kaiein to burn; referring to its glowing colour
caeoma	0.
	syl	cae:o+ma
	pron	<sE1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aecium in some rust fungi that has no surrounding membrane.
Caerleon	0.
	syl	Caer+le:on
	pron	<ka:1li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Wales, in Gwent on the River Usk: traditionally the seat of King Arthur's court. Pop.: 6235 (1971).
Caernarvon	alt
	head	Caernarfon
	or	Caernarfon
	syl	Caer+nar+von
	pron	<ka:1na:vN>
	pos	n.
Caernarfon	0.
	or	Caernarvon
	syl	Caer+nar+fon
	pron	<ka:1na:vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in NW Wales, in Gwynedd on the Menai Strait: 13th-century castle. Pop.: 9253 (1971).
Caernarvonshire	0.
	syl	Caer+nar+von+shire
	pron	<ka:1na:vN2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of NW Wales, now part of Gwynedd.
Caerphilly	1.
	syl	Caer+phil+ly
	pron	<ke*1fili>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE Wales, in SE Mid Glamorgan: site of the largest castle in Wales (13th-14th centuries). Pop.: 40689 (1971).
Caerphilly	2.
	syl	Caer+phil+ly
	pron	<ke*1fili>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy white mild-flavoured cheese.
caesalpiniaceous	ety	from New Latin Caesalpinia type genus, named after Andreas Caesalpino (1519-1603), Italian botanist
caesalpiniaceous	0.
	syl	caes+al+pin:i:a+ceous
	pron	<2sez@l2pini1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a mainly tropical family of leguminous plants that have irregular flowers: includes carob, senna, brazil, cassia, and poinciana.
Gaius Julius	1.
	head	Caesar
	syl	Gai:us Ju:li:us
	pron	<1gI*s> <1Ju:li*s>
	def	100-44 #7b.c., Roman general, statesman, and historian. He formed the first triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus (60), conquered Gaul (58-50), invaded Britain (55-54), mastered Italy (49), and defeated Pompey (46). As dictator of the Roman Empire (49-44) he destroyed the power of the corrupt Roman nobility. He also introduced the Julian calendar and planned further reforms, but fear of his sovereign power led to his assassination (44) by conspirators led by Marcus Brutus and Cassius Longinus.
Caesar	2.
	syl	Cae:sar
	pron	<1sEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Roman emperor.
Caesar	3.
	syl	Cae:sar
	pron	<1sEz*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any emperor, autocrat, dictator, or other powerful ruler.
Caesar	4.
	syl	Cae:sar
	pron	<1sEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of the Roman emperors from Augustus to Hadrian.
Caesar	5.a.
	syl	Cae:sar
	pron	<1sEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title borne by the imperial heir from the reign of Hadrian.
Caesar	5.b.
	syl	Cae:sar
	pron	<1sEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	the heir, deputy, and subordinate ruler to either of the two emperors under Diocletian's system of government.
Caesaraugusta	0.
	syl	Cae+sar+au:gus+ta
	pron	<2sEz*rc:1g^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for {Zaragoza}.
Caesarea	0.
	syl	Caes:a+re:a
	pron	<2sEz*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient port in NW Israel, capital of Roman Palestine: founded by Herod the Great.
Caesarea Mazaca	0.
	syl	Caes:a+re:a Maz:a+ca
	pron	<1m@z*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of {Kayseri}.
Caesarian	alt
	head	Caesarean
	or	Cesarian
	syl	Cae+sar+i:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Cesarean	infl
	head	Caesarean
	or	Caesarean
	syl	Ce+sar+e:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
Cesarian	infl
	head	Caesarean
	or	Caesarian
	syl	Ce+sar+i:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
Caesarean	1.
	or	Cesarean
	syl	Cae+sar+e:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of the Caesars, esp. Julius Caesar.
Caesarean	2.a.
	or	Cesarean
	syl	Cae+sar+e:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Caesarean section}.
Caesarean	2.b.
	or	Cesarean
	syl	Cae+sar+e:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Caesar?!ean birth;
	exam	2	Caesar?!ean operation.
Caesarean section	ety	C17: from the belief that Julius Caesar was so delivered, the name allegedly being derived from caesus, past participle of caedere to cut
Caesarean section	0.
	syl	Cae+sar+e:an sec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision through the abdominal and uterine walls in order to deliver a baby.
Caesarism	0.
	syl	Cae+sar+ism
	pron	<1sEz*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an autocratic system of government. See also {Bonapartism}.
Caesarist	sub
	head	Caesarism
	syl	Cae+sar+ist
	pos	n.
Caesaristic	sub
	head	Caesarism
	syl	Cae+sar+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
cesium	alt
	head	caesium
	or	caesium
	syl	ce+si:um
	pron	<1sEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
caesium	0.
	or	cesium
	syl	cae+si:um
	pron	<1sEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ductile silvery-white element of the alkali metal group that is the most electropositive metal. It occurs in pollucite and lepidolite and is used in photocells. The radioisotope {caesium-137}, with a half-life of 30.2 years, is used in radiotherapy. Symbol: Cs; atomic no.: 55; atomic wt.: 132.905; valency: 1; relative density: 1.87; melting pt.: 28.5?%C; boiling pt.: 690?%C.
caesium clock	0.
	syl	cae+si:um clock
	pos	n.
	def	a type of atomic clock that uses the frequency of radiation absorbed in changing the spin of electrons in caesium atoms. See also {second}.
cespitose	alt
	head	caespitose
	or	caespitose
	syl	ces+pi+tose
	pron	<1sespi2t*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
caespitose	0.
	or	cespitose
	syl	caes+pi+tose
	pron	<1sespi2t*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	growing in dense tufts.
caespitosely	sub
	head	caespitose
	or	cespitosely
	syl	caes+pi+2tose+ly
	pos	adv.
cespitosely	sub
	head	caespitose
	or	caespitosely
	syl	ces+pi+2tose+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
caesura	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: a cutting, from caedere to cut &- cae+#!su+ral adj.
caesuras	infl
	head	caesura
	or	caesurae
	syl	cae+su+ras
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caesurae	infl
	head	caesura
	or	caesuras
	syl	cae+su+rae
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caesura	1.
	syl	cae+su+ra
	pron	<si1zju*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern prosody
	def	a pause, esp. for sense, usually near the middle of a verse line. Usual symbol: ###800091 ###800092
caesura	2.
	syl	cae+su+ra
	pron	<si1zju*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a break between words within a metrical foot, usually in the third or fourth foot of the line.
Marcello	infl
	head	Caetano
	syl	Mar:cel:lo
	pron	<mar1sAlu>
	pos	n.
Caetano	0.
	syl	Cae:ta:no
	pron	<kI1ta:n*u>, Portuguese <2kaj1t*nu>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, prime minister of Portugal from 1968 until he was replaced by an army coup in 1974.
CAF	0.
	syl	C.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cost and freight.
cafard	ety	C20: from French, literally: cockroach, hypocrite
cafard	0.
	syl	ca+fard
	pron	French <ka1fa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of severe depression.
caf'e	ety	C19: from French: #7coffee 
caf'e	0.
	syl	ca:f*'e
	pron	<1k@fA>, <1k@fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or inexpensive restaurant or coffee bar, serving light meals and refreshments.
caf'e au lait	1.
	syl	ca:f*'e au lait
	pron	French. <kafA o 1le>
	pos	n.
	def	coffee with milk.
caf'e au lait	2.
	syl	ca:f*'e au lait
	pron	French. <kafA o 1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a light brown colour.
caf'e noir	0.
	syl	ca:f*'e noir
	pron	French. <kafA 1nwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	black coffee.
cafeteria	ety	C20: from American Spanish: coffee shop
cafeteria	0.
	syl	caf+e:te:ri:a
	pron	<2k@fi1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-service restaurant.
caff	0.
	syl	caff
	pron	<k@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {caf*'e}.
caffeine	ety	C19: from German Kaffein, from Kaffee #7coffee 
caffein	alt
	head	caffeine
	or	caffeine
	syl	caf+fein
	pron	<1k@fEn>, <1k@fi2En>
	pos	n.
caffeine	0.
	or	caffein
	syl	caf+feine
	pron	<1k@fEn>, <1k@fi2En>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline bitter alkaloid responsible for the stimulant action of tea, coffee, and cocoa: a constituent of many tonics and analgesics. Formula: C\8H\1\0N\4O\2. See also { {xanthine} (sense 2).}
caftan	0.
	syl	caf+tan
	pron	<1k@f2t@n>, <-2ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kaftan}.
cage	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin cavea enclosure, from cavus hollow
cage	1.a.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure, usually made with bars or wire, for keeping birds, monkeys, mice, etc.
cage	1.b.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cagebird.
cage	2.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or place that confines or imprisons.
cage	3.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a cage in function or structure.
	exam	1	the rib cage.
cage	4.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the enclosed platform of a lift, esp. as used in a mine.
cage	5.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the basket used in basketball.
cage	6.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the goal in ice hockey.
cage	7.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a steel framework on which guns are supported.
cage	8.
	syl	cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine in or as in a cage.
John	infl
	head	Cage
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Cage	0.
	syl	Cage
	pron	<kAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, U.S. composer of experi?!mental music for a variety of conventional, modified, or invented instruments. He evolved a type of music apparently undetermined by the composer, such as in (1951) for 12 radio sets.
cageling	0.
	syl	cage+ling
	pron	<1kAJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird kept in a cage.
cagey	ety	C20: of unknown origin
cagy	alt
	head	cagey
	or	cagey
	syl	cag:y
	pron	<1kAJi>
	pos	adj.
cagier	infl
	head	cagey
	syl	cag:i+er
	pos	adj.
cagiest	infl
	head	cagey
	syl	cag:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cagey	0.
	or	cagy
	syl	cag+ey
	pron	<1kAJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not open or frank; cautious; wary.
cagily	sub
	head	cagey
	syl	cag:i+ly
	pos	adv.
caginess	sub
	head	cagey
	syl	cag:i+ness
	pos	n.
cag-handed	0.
	syl	cag-hand:ed
	pron	<2k@g1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a variant of {cack-handed}.
Cagliari	H1.0.
	syl	Ca+glia+ri
	pron	<k@l1ja:ri>, Italian <1ka$y$yari>, Italian <1ka$y$yari>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in and the capital of Sardinia, on the S coast. Pop.: 236931 (1975 est.).
Paolo	infl
	head	Cagliari
	syl	Pa:o:lo
	pron	<1pa:olo>
	pos	n.
Cagliari	H2.0.
	syl	Ca:glia:ri
	pron	Italian <1ka$y$yari>
	pos	n.
	def	original name of (Paolo) {Veronese}.
Cagliostro	0.
	syl	Ca:glio:stro
	pron	Italian <ka$y1$ycstro>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {A@.les@.san@.dro di} (@!ales#!sandro di$:), original name 1743-95, Italian adventurer and magician, who was imprisoned for life by the Inquisition for his association with freemasonry.
cagmag	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
cagmag	1.
	syl	cag+mag
	pron	<1k@g2m@g>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	done shoddily; left incomplete.
cagmag	2.
	syl	cag+mag
	pron	<1k@g2m@g>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	to chat idly; gossip.
James	infl
	head	Cagney
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Cagney	0.
	syl	Cag:ney
	pron	<1k@gni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, U.S. film actor, esp. of gangster roles; his films include (1931), (1935), (1938), and (1942).
cagoule	ety	C20: from French
cagoule	0.
	syl	ca+goule
	pron	<k*1gu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight usually knee-length type of anorak.
cahier	1.
	syl	ca+hier
	pron	French. <ka1jA>
	pos	n.
	def	a notebook.
cahier	2.
	syl	ca+hier
	pron	French. <ka1jA>
	pos	n.
	def	a written or printed report, esp. of the proceedings of a meeting.
Cahokia Mounds	0.
	syl	Ca+ho+ki:a Mounds
	pron	<k*1h*uki*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the largest group of prehistoric Indian earthworks in the U.S., located northeast of East St. Louis.
cahoots	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
cahoots	1.
	syl	ca+hoots
	pron	<k*1hu:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	partnership; league (esp. in the phrases {go in cahoots with, go cahoot}) .
in cahoots	2.
	head	cahoots
	syl	in cahoots.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in collusion.
Caiaphas	0.
	syl	Cai:a:phas
	pron	<1kI*2f@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the high priest at the beginning of John the Baptist's preaching and during the trial of Jesus (Luke 3:2; Matthew 26).
Caicos Islands	0.
	syl	Cai+cos Is+lands
	pron	<1kAk*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the West Indies: part of the British colony of the {Turks and Caicos Islands}.
caimans	infl
	head	caiman
	syl	cai+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caiman	0.
	syl	cai+man
	pron	<1kAm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cayman}.
cain	ety	C12: from Scottish Gaelic c*_ain rent, perhaps ultimately from Late Latin can*_on tribute (see #7canon) ; compare Middle Irish c*_ain law
kain	alt
	head	cain
	or	cain
	syl	kain
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
cain	0.
	or	kain
	syl	cain
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	History. in Scotland and Ireland
	def	payment in kind, usually farm produce paid as rent.
Cain	1.
	syl	Cain
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the first son of Adam and Eve, who killed his brother Abel (Genesis 4:1-16).
raise Cain	2.
	head	Cain
	syl	raise Cain.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cause a commotion; cause trouble.
cainogenesis	0.
	syl	cai+no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2kIn*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {caenogenesis}.
cainogenetic	sub
	head	cainogenesis
	syl	cai+no+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2kIn*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
cainogenetically	sub
	head	cainogenesis
	syl	cai+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Cainozoic	0.
	syl	Cai+no+zo+ic
	pron	<2kIn*u1z*uik>, <2kA->
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cenozoic}.
caique	ety	C17: from French, from Italian caicco, from Turkish kayik 
caique	1.
	syl	ca:*"ique
	pron	<kI1Ek>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow light rowing skiff used on the Bosporus.
caique	2.
	syl	ca:*"ique
	pron	<kI1Ek>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel of the E Mediterranean with a sprit mainsail, square topsail, and two or more jibs or other sails.
caird	ety	C17: from Scottish Gaelic; related to Welsh cerdd craft
caird	0.
	syl	caird
	pron	<ke*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. obsolete.
	def	a travelling tinker; vagrant.
Caird Coast	0.
	syl	Caird Coast
	pron	<ke*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of Antarctica: a part of Coats Land on the SE coast of the Weddell Sea; now included in the British Antarctic Territory.
cairn	ety	C15: from Gaelic karn 
cairn	1.
	syl	cairn
	pron	<ke*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mound of stones erected as a memorial or marker.
cairn	2.
	syl	cairn
	pron	<ke*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cairn terrier}. a small rough-haired breed of terrier originally from Scotland.
cairngorm	ety	C18: from Cairn Gorm (literally: blue cairn), mountain in Scotland where it is found
cairngorm	0.
	syl	cairn+gorm
	pron	<1ke*n2gc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a smoky yellow, grey, or brown variety of quartz, used as a gemstone. Also called: {smoky quartz}.
Cairngorm Mountains	0.
	syl	Cairn+gorm Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range of NE Scotland: part of the Grampians. Highest peak: Ben Macdhui, 1309 m (4296 ft.). Also called: {The Cairngorms}.
Cairns	0.
	syl	Cairns
	pron	<ke*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Australia, in Queensland. Pop.: 35200 (1975 est.).
Cairo	0.
	syl	Cai+ro
	pron	<1kIr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Egypt, on the Nile: the largest city in Africa and in the Middle East; industrial centre; site of the university and mosque of Al Azhar (founded in 972). Pop.: 4219853 (1966). Arabic name: {El Qa+hi+ra} ($el #!kahi$:r@$).
caisson	ety	C18: from French, assimilated to caisse #7case %2
caisson	1.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a watertight chamber open at the bottom and containing air under pressure, used to carry out construction work under water.
caisson	2.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a watertight float filled with air, used to raise sunken ships. See also { {camel} (sense 2).}
caisson	3.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a watertight structure placed across the entrance of a basin, dry dock, etc., to exclude water from it.
caisson	4.a.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a box containing explosives formerly used as a mine.
caisson	4.b.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	an ammunition chest.
caisson	4.c.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-wheeled vehicle carrying an ammunition chest.
caisson	5.
	syl	cais+son
	pron	<k*1su:n>, <1kAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {coffer} (sense 3).}
caisson disease	0.
	syl	cais+son dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {decompression sickness}.
Caithness	0.
	syl	Caith+ness
	pron	<kAT1nes>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NE Scotland, now part of the Highland region.
caitiff	ety	C13: from Old French caitif prisoner, from Latin capt*_ivus #7captive 
caitiff	1.
	syl	cai+tiff
	pron	<1kAtif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a cowardly or base person.
caitiff	2.
	syl	cai+tiff
	pron	<1kAtif>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	cowardly; base.
Caius	0.
	syl	Cai:us
	pron	<1kI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Gaius}.
cajeput	0.
	syl	caj+e:put
	pron	<1k@J*2put>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cajuput}.
cajole	ety	C17: from French cajoler to coax, of uncertain origin &- ca+#!jole+ment n. &- ca+#!jol+er n.
cajole	0.
	syl	ca+jole
	pron	<k*1J*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to persuade (someone) by flattery or pleasing talk to do what one wants; wheedle; coax.
cajolery	sub
	head	cajole
	syl	ca+1jol+er:y
	pos	n.
cajolingly	sub
	head	cajole
	syl	ca+1jol+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Cajun	ety	C19: alteration of A#7cadian ; compare Injun for Indian 
Cajun	1.
	syl	Ca+jun
	pron	<1kAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native of Louisiana descended from 18th-century Acadian immigrants.
Cajun	2.
	syl	Ca+jun
	pron	<1kAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of French spoken by such people.
Cajun	3.
	syl	Ca+jun
	pron	<1kAJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to such people or their language.
cajuput	ety	C18: from Malay kayu puteh, from kayu tree+ puteh white
cajeput	alt
	head	cajuput
	or	cajuput
	syl	caj+e:put
	pron	<1k@J*2put>
	pos	n.
cajuput	1.
	or	cajeput
	syl	caj:u+put
	pron	<1k@J*2put>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Australian myrtaceous tree or shrub, with whitish flowers and leaves.
cajuput	2.
	or	cajeput
	syl	caj:u+put
	pron	<1k@J*2put>
	pos	n.
	def	a green aromatic oil derived from this tree, used to treat skin diseases.
cajuput	3.
	or	cajeput
	syl	caj:u+put
	pron	<1k@J*2put>
	pos	n.
	def	a lauraceous tree, whose aromatic leaves are used in medicine.
cake	ety	C13: from Old Norse kaka; related to Danish kage, German Kuchen 
cake	1.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a baked food, usually in loaf or layer form, typically made from a mixture of flour, sugar, and eggs.
cake	2.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat thin mass of bread, esp. unleavened bread.
cake	3.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped mass of dough or other food of similar consistency.
	exam	1	a fish cake.
cake	4.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass, slab, or crust of a solidified or compressed substance, as of soap or ice.
have one's cake and eat it	5.
	head	cake
	syl	have one's cake and eat it.
	def	to enjoy both of two desirable but incompatible alternatives.
go	6.
	head	cake
	or	sell like hot cakes
	syl	go
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be sold very quickly or in large quantities.
piece of cake	7.
	head	cake
	syl	piece of cake.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that is easily achieved or obtained.
take the cake	8.
	head	cake
	syl	take the cake.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to surpass all others, esp. in stupidity, folly, etc.
cake	9.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the whole or total of something that is to be shared or divided.
	exam	1	the miners are demanding a larger slice of the cake;
	exam	2	that is a fair method of sharing the cake.
cake	10.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with a hard layer; encrust.
	exam	1	the hull was caked with salt.
cake	11.
	syl	cake
	pron	<kAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into a hardened mass.
cakewalk	1.
	syl	cake+walk
	pron	<1kAk2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance based on a march with intricate steps, originally performed by American Negroes with the prize of a cake for the best performers.
cakewalk	2.
	syl	cake+walk
	pron	<1kAk2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance. {~}
cakewalk	3.
	syl	cake+walk
	pron	<1kAk2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform the cakewalk.
cakewalker	sub
	head	cakewalk
	syl	cake+2walk:er
	pos	n.
cal	1.
	syl	cal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	calibre.
cal	2.
	syl	cal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	calorie (small).
Cal	1.
	syl	Cal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Calorie (large).
Cal	2.
	syl	Cal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	California.
Calabar	0.
	syl	Cal:a+bar
	pron	<1k@l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Nigeria, capital of Cross River state. Pop.: 103000 (1975 est.).
Calabar bean	0.
	syl	Cal:a+bar bean
	pron	<2k@l*1ba:>, <1k@l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the dark brown very poisonous seed of a leguminous woody climbing plant, of tropical Africa, used as a source of the drug physostigmine.
calabash	ety	C17: from obsolete French calabasse, from Spanish calabaza, perhaps from Arabic qar`ah y*_abisah dry gourd, from qar`ah gourd+ y*_abisah dry
calabash	1.
	syl	cal:a+bash
	pron	<1k@l*2b@S>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {calabash tree}. a tropical American evergreen tree, that produces large round gourds: family
calabash	2.
	syl	cal:a+bash
	pron	<1k@l*2b@S>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {bottle gourd}.
calabash	3.
	syl	cal:a+bash
	pron	<1k@l*2b@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the gourd of either of these plants.
calabash	4.
	syl	cal:a+bash
	pron	<1k@l*2b@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried hollow shell of a gourd used as the bowl of a tobacco pipe, a bottle, rattle, etc.
calabash nutmeg	5.
	head	calabash
	syl	calabash nutmeg.
	def	a tropical African shrub, whose oily aromatic seeds can be used as nutmegs: family
calaboose	ety	C18: from Creole French, from Spanish calabozo dungeon, of unknown origin
calaboose	0.
	syl	cal:a+boose
	pron	<1k@l*2bu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a prison; jail.
Calabria	1.
	syl	Ca+lab+ri:a
	pron	<k*1l@bri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW Italy: mostly mountainous and subject to earthquakes. Chief town: Reggio di Calabria. Pop.: 1962899 (1971). Area: 15080 sq. km. (5822 sq. miles).
Calabria	2.
	syl	Ca+lab+ri:a
	pron	<k*1l@bri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of extreme SE Italy (3rd century #7b.c. to about 668 #7a.d.) ; now part of Apulia.
caladium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Malay k*veladi araceous plant
caladium	0.
	syl	ca+la+di:um
	pron	<k*1lAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical plants of the aroid genus which are widely cultivated as potted plants for their colourful variegated foliage.
Calais	0.
	syl	Cal+ais
	pron	<1k@lA>, <1k@li>, French <ka1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N France, on the Strait of Dover: the nearest French port to England; belonged to England 1347-1558. Pop.: 79369 (1975).
calalu	ety	probably of African origin
calaloo	alt
	head	calalu
	or	calalu
	syl	cal:a+loo
	pron	<1k@l*lu:>
	pos	n.
calalu	0.
	or	calaloo
	syl	cal:a+lu
	pron	<1k@l*lu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	the edible leaves of various plants, used as greens or in making thick soups.
calamanco	ety	C16: of unknown origin
calamanco	0.
	syl	cal:a+man+co
	pron	<2k@l*1m@Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a glossy woollen fabric woven with a checked design that shows on one side only.
calamander	ety	C19: metathetic variant of #7coromandel 
calamander	0.
	syl	cal:a+man+der
	pron	<1k@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard black-and-brown striped wood of several trees of the genus esp. of India and Ceylon, used in making furniture: family See also { {ebony} (sense 2).}
calamine	ety	C17: from Old French, from Medieval Latin calam*_ina, from Latin cadm*_ia; see #7cadmium 
calamine	1.
	syl	cal:a+mine
	pron	<1k@l*2mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink powder consisting of zinc oxide and ferric oxide, used medicinally in the form of soothing lotions or ointments.
calamine	2.
	syl	cal:a+mine
	pron	<1k@l*2mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the former Brit. name for {smithsonite}.
calamine	3.
	syl	cal:a+mine
	pron	<1k@l*2mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the former U.S. name for {hemimorphite}.
calamint	ety	C14: from Old French calament (but influenced by English #7mint %1), from Medieval Latin calamentum, from Greek kalaminth*_e 
calamint	0.
	syl	cal:a+mint
	pron	<1k@l*mint>
	pos	n.
	def	any aromatic Eurasian plant of the genus (or having clusters of purple or pink flowers: family (labiates).
calamite	ety	C19: from New Latin Calam*_ites type genus, from Greek kalamit*_es reedlike, from kalamos reed
calamite	0.
	syl	cal:a+mite
	pron	<1k@l*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct treelike pteridophyte plant of the genus of Carboniferous times, related to the horsetails.
calamitous	0.
	syl	ca+lam:i+tous
	pron	<k*1l@mit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing, involving, or resulting in a calamity; disastrous.
calamitously	sub
	head	calamitous
	syl	ca+1lam:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
calamitousness	sub
	head	calamitous
	syl	ca+1lam:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
calamity	ety	C15: from French calamit*'e, from Latin calamit*_as; related to Latin incolumis uninjured
calamities	infl
	head	calamity
	syl	ca+lam+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calamity	1.
	syl	ca+lam+i:ty
	pron	<k*1l@miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a disaster or misfortune, esp. one causing extreme havoc, distress, or misery.
calamity	2.
	syl	ca+lam+i:ty
	pron	<k*1l@miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or feeling of deep distress or misery.
calamondin	ety	from Tagalog kalamunding 
calamondin orange	alt
	head	calamondin
	or	calamondin
	syl	cal:a+mon+din or+ange
	pos	n.
calamondin	1.
	or	calamondin orange
	syl	cal:a+mon+din
	pron	<1k@l*2m^ndin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small citrus tree, of the Philippines.
calamondin	2.
	or	calamondin orange
	syl	cal:a+mon+din
	pron	<1k@l*2m^ndin>
	pos	n.
	def	the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, resembling a small orange.
calamus	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek kalamos reed, cane, stem
calami	infl
	head	calamus
	syl	cal:a+mi
	pron	<-2mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calamus	1.
	syl	cal:a+mus
	pron	<1k@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical Asian palm of the genus some species of which are a source of rattan and canes.
calamus	2.
	syl	cal:a+mus
	pron	<1k@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweet flag}.
calamus	3.
	syl	cal:a+mus
	pron	<1k@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the aromatic root of the sweet flag.
calamus	4.
	syl	cal:a+mus
	pron	<1k@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the basal hollow shaft of a feather; quill.
calandria	ety	C20: arbitrarily named, from Spanish, literally: lark
calandria	0.
	syl	cal+an+dri:a
	pron	<k*1l@ndri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical vessel through which vertical tubes pass, esp. one forming part of an evaporator, heat exchanger, or nuclear reactor.
calash	ety	C17: from French cal*`eche, from German Kalesche, from Czech kolesa wheels
caleche	alt
	head	calash
	or	calash
	syl	ca+l*`eche
	pos	n.
calash	1.
	or	caleche
	syl	ca+lash
	pron	<k*1l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse-drawn carriage with low wheels and a folding top.
calash	2.
	or	caleche
	syl	ca+lash
	pron	<k*1l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the folding top of such a carriage.
calash	3.
	or	caleche
	syl	ca+lash
	pron	<k*1l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's folding hooped hood worn in the 18th century.
calathus	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek kalathos 
calathi	infl
	head	calathus
	syl	cal:a+thi
	pron	<-2TI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calathus	0.
	syl	cal:a+thus
	pron	<1k@l*T*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a vase-shaped basket represented in ancient Greek art, used as a symbol of fruitfulness.
calaverite	ety	C19: named after Calaveras, county in California where it was discovered
calaverite	0.
	syl	ca+lav+er+ite
	pron	<k*1l@v*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of a telluride of gold in the form of elongated striated crystals. It is a source of gold in Australia and North America. Formula: AuTe\2.
calc-	0.
	syl	calc-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {calci-} before a vowel.
calcaneus	ety	C19: from Late Latin: heel, from Latin calx heel
calcaneum	alt
	head	calcaneus
	or	calcaneus
	syl	cal+ca+ne:um
	pron	<-niI>
	pos	n.
calcanei	infl
	head	calcaneus
	syl	cal+ca+ne:i
	pron	<-niI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calcaneus	1.
	or	calcaneum
	syl	cal+ca+ne:us
	pron	<k@l1kAni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest tarsal bone, forming the heel in man. Nontechnical name: {heel bone}.
calcaneus	2.
	or	calcaneum
	syl	cal+ca+ne:us
	pron	<k@l1kAni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
calcaneal	sub
	head	calcaneus
	or	calcanean
	syl	cal+1ca+ne:al
	pos	adj.
calcanean	sub
	head	calcaneus
	or	calcaneal
	syl	cal+1ca+ne:an
	pos	adj.
calcar	ety	C19: from Latin, from calx heel
calcaria	infl
	head	calcar
	syl	cal+car:i:a
	pron	<k@l1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calcar	0.
	syl	cal+car
	pron	<1k@l2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spur or spurlike process, as on the leg of a bird or the corolla of a flower.
calcareous	ety	C17: from Latin calc*_arius, from calx lime
calcareous	0.
	syl	cal+car+e:ous
	pron	<k@l1ke*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or resembling calcium carbonate; chalky.
calcariferous	0.
	syl	cal+ca+rif+er+ous
	pron	<2k@lk*1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a spur or spurs.
calceiform	ety	C19: from Latin calceus shoe
calceolate	alt
	head	calceiform
	or	calceiform
	syl	cal+ce:o+late
	pron	<1k@lsi*?!2lAt>
	pos	adj.
calceiform	0.
	or	calceolate
	syl	cal+ce:i+form
	pron	<1k@lsii2fc:m>, <k@l1sE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a shoe or slipper.
calceolaria	ety	C18: from Latin calceolus small shoe, from calceus 
calceolaria	0.
	syl	cal+ce:o+lar+i:a
	pron	<2k@lsi*1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American scrophulariaceous plant of the genus cultivated for its speckled slipper-shaped flowers. Also called: {slipper?!wort}.
calces	0.
	syl	cal+ces
	pron	<1k@lsEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {calx}.
Calchas	0.
	syl	Cal:chas
	pron	<1k@lk@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a soothsayer who assisted the Greeks in the Trojan War.
calci-	ety	from Latin calx, calc- limestone
calcic	ety	C19: from Latin calx lime
calcic	0.
	syl	cal+cic
	pron	<1k@lsik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or concerned with lime or calcium.
calcicole	ety	C20: from #7calci -#7+ -cole, from Latin colere to dwell
calcicole	0.
	syl	cal+ci+cole
	pron	<1k@lsi2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that thrives in lime-rich soils.
calcicolous	sub
	head	calcicole
	syl	cal+cic:o+lous
	pron	<k@l1sik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
calciferol	ety	C20: from #7calcif (#7erous+ergost) #7erol 
calciferol	0.
	syl	cal+cif+er+ol
	pron	<k@l1sif*rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a fat-soluble steroid, found esp. in fish-liver oils, produced by the action of ultraviolet radiation on ergosterol. It increases the absorption of calcium from the intestine and is used in the treatment of rickets. Formula: C\2\8H\4\3OH. Also called: {vitamin D\2}.
calciferous	0.
	syl	cal+cif+er+ous
	pron	<k@l1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or producing salts of calcium, esp. calcium carbonate.
calcific	0.
	syl	cal+cif+ic
	pron	<k@l1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or causing to form lime or chalk.
calcification	1.
	syl	cal+ci+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2k@lsifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of calcifying or becoming calcified.
calcification	2.
	syl	cal+ci+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2k@lsifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tissue hardened by deposition of lime salts.
calcification	3.
	syl	cal+ci+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2k@lsifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any calcified object or formation.
calcifuge	0.
	syl	cal+ci+fuge
	pron	<1k@lsi2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that thrives in acid soils. &- {cal+ci+fu+gal} (@!k@als$I#!fju$:g%@l)
calcifugous	sub
	head	calcifuge
	syl	cal+cif:u+gous
	pron	<k@l1sifj*g*s>
	pos	adj.
calcifies	infl
	head	calcify
	syl	cal+ci+fies
	pos	vb.
calcifying	infl
	head	calcify
	syl	cal+ci+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
calcified	infl
	head	calcify
	syl	cal+ci+fied.
	pos	vb.
calcify	1.
	syl	cal+ci+fy
	pron	<1k@lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert or be converted into lime.
calcify	2.
	syl	cal+ci+fy
	pron	<1k@lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to harden or become hardened by impregnation with calcium salts.
calcimine	ety	C19: changed from Kalsomine, a trademark
kalsomine	alt
	head	calcimine
	or	calcimine
	syl	kal+so+mine
	pos	n.
calcimine	1.
	or	kalsomine
	syl	cal+ci+mine
	pron	<1k@lsi2mIn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or pale tinted wash for walls.
calcimine	2.
	or	kalsomine
	syl	cal+ci+mine
	pron	<1k@lsi2mIn>, <-min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with calcimine.
calcine	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin calcin*_are to heat, from Latin calx lime
calcine	1.
	syl	cal+cine
	pron	<1k@lsIn>, <-sin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (a substance) so that it is oxidized, reduced, or loses water.
calcine	2.
	syl	cal+cine
	pron	<1k@lsIn>, <-sin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to oxidize as a result of heating.
calcination	sub
	head	calcine
	syl	cal+ci+na+tion
	pron	<2k@lsi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
calcite	0.
	syl	cal+cite
	pron	<1k@lsIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a common colourless or white mineral consisting of calcium carbonate in rhombohedral crystalline form: the transparent variety is Iceland spar. Formula: CaCO\3.
calcitic	sub
	head	calcite
	syl	cal+cit+ic
	pron	<k@l1sitik>
	pos	adj.
calcitonin	ety	C20: from #7calci -#7+ton (#7ic) + -#7in 
calcitonin	0.
	syl	cal+ci+ton+in
	pron	<2k@lsi1t*unin>
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone secreted by the thyroid that inhibits the release of calcium from the skeleton and prevents a build-up of calcium in the blood. Also called: {thyrocalcitonin}. Compare {parathyroid hormone}.
calcium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin calx lime
calcium	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um
	pron	<1k@lsi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable silvery-white metallic element of the alkaline earth group; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust (3.6 per cent), occurring esp. as forms of calcium carbonate. It is an essential constituent of bones and teeth and is used as a deoxidizer in steel. Symbol: Ca; atomic no.: 20; atomic wt.: 40.08; valency: 2; relative density: 1.55; melting pt.: 842-8?%C; boiling pt.: 1487?%C.
calcium carbide	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um car+bide
	pos	n.
	def	a grey salt of calcium used in the production of acetylene (by its reaction with water) and calcium cyanamide. Formula: CaC\2. Sometimes shortened to {carbide}.
calcium carbonate	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline salt occurring in limestone, chalk, marble, calcite, coral, and pearl: used in the production of lime and cement. Formula: CaCO\3.
calcium chloride	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a white deliquescent salt occurring naturally in seawater and used in the de-icing of roads and as a drying agent. Formula: CaCl\2.
calcium cyanamide	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um cy+an:a+mide
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline compound formed by heating calcium carbide with nitrogen. It is important in the fixation of nitrogen and can be hydrolysed to ammonia or used as a fertilizer. Formula: CaCN\2.
calcium hydroxide	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um hy+drox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline slightly soluble alkali with many uses, esp. in cement, water softening, and the neutralization of acid soils. Formula: Ca(OH)\2. Also called: {lime, slaked lime, hydrated lime, calcium hydrate, caustic lime, lime hydrate}.
calcium light	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um light
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {limelight}.
calcium oxide	0.
	syl	cal+ci:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline base used in the production of calcium hydroxide and bleaching powder and in the manufacture of glass, paper, and steel. Formula: CaO. Also called: {lime, quicklime, calx, burnt lime, calcined lime, fluxing lime}.
calcium phosphate	1.
	syl	cal+ci:um phos+phate
	pos	n.
	def	the insoluble nonacid calcium salt of orthophosphoric acid: occurs in bones and is the main constituent of bone ash. Formula: Ca\3(PO\4)\2.
calcium phosphate	2.
	syl	cal+ci:um phos+phate
	pos	n.
	def	any calcium salt of a phosphoric acid. Calcium phosphates are found in many rocks and used esp. in fertilizers.
calcsinter	ety	C19: from German Kalksinter, from Kalk lime+ sinter dross; see #7chalk, sinter 
calcsinter	0.
	syl	calc+sin:ter
	pron	<1k@lk2sint*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {travertine}.
calcspar	ety	C19: partial translation of Swedish kalkspat, from kalk lime (ultimately from Latin calx) +spat {#7spar %3}
calcspar	0.
	syl	calc+spar
	pron	<1k@lk2spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calcite}.
calc-tuff	alt
	head	calc-tufa
	or	calc-tufa
	syl	calc-tuff
	pron	<1k@lk2t^f>
	pos	n.
calc-tufa	0.
	or	calc-tuff
	syl	calc-tu:fa
	pron	<1k@lk2tu:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tufa}.
calculable	1.
	syl	cal+cu+la:ble
	pron	<1k@lkjul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	that may be computed or estimated.
calculable	2.
	syl	cal+cu+la:ble
	pron	<1k@lkjul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	predictable; dependable.
calculability	sub
	head	calculable
	syl	cal+cu+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
calculably	sub
	head	calculable
	syl	cal+cu+la:bly
	pos	adv.
calculate	ety	C16: from Late Latin calcul*_are, from calculus pebble used as a counter; see #7calculus  &- cal+cu+la+tive (#!k@alkj$ul$$t$Iv) adj.
calculate	1.
	syl	cal+cu+late
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to solve (one or more problems) by a mathematical procedure; compute.
calculate	2.
	syl	cal+cu+late
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to determine beforehand by judgment, reasoning, etc.; estimate.
calculate	3.
	syl	cal+cu+late
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to design specifically; aim.
	exam	1	the car was calculated to appeal to women.
calculate	4.
	syl	cal+cu+late
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to depend; rely.
calculate	5.a.
	syl	cal+cu+late
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suppose; think.
calculate	5.b.
	syl	cal+cu+late
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to intend (to do something).
calculated	1.
	syl	cal+cu+lat+ed
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	undertaken after considering the likelihood of success or failure.
	exam	1	a calculated risk.
calculated	2.
	syl	cal+cu+lat+ed
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	deliberately planned; premeditated.
	exam	1	a calculated insult.
calculating	1.
	syl	cal+cu+lat+ing
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	selfishly scheming.
calculating	2.
	syl	cal+cu+lat+ing
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	shrewd; cautious.
calculatingly	sub
	head	calculating
	syl	cal+cu+2lat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
calculating machine	0.
	syl	cal+cu+lat+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic or mechanical device for performing arithmetical operations. Also called: {calculator}. Compare {adding machine}.
calculation	1.
	syl	cal+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2k@lkju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or result of calculating.
calculation	2.
	syl	cal+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2k@lkju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimation of probability; forecast.
calculation	3.
	syl	cal+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2k@lkju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	careful planning or forethought, esp. for selfish motives.
calculator	1.
	syl	cal+cu+la+tor
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calculating machine}.
calculator	2.
	syl	cal+cu+la+tor
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that calculates.
calculator	3.
	syl	cal+cu+la+tor
	pron	<1k@lkju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of tables used as an aid to calculations.
calculous	0.
	syl	cal+cu+lous
	pron	<1k@lkjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of or suffering from a calculus.
calculus	ety	C17: from Latin: pebble, stone used in reckoning, from calx small stone, counter
calculuses	infl
	head	calculus
	syl	cal+cu+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calculus	1.
	syl	cal+cu+lus
	pron	<1k@lkjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of mathemat?!ics, developed independently by Newton and Leibnitz. Both {differential calculus} and {integral calculus} are concerned with the effect on a function of an infinitesimal change in the independent variable as it tends to zero.
calculi	infl
	head	calculus
	syl	cal+cu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calculus	2.
	syl	cal+cu+lus
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a stonelike concretion of minerals and salts found in ducts or hollow organs of the body.
calculus	3.
	syl	cal+cu+lus
	pron	<1k@lkjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any mathematical system of calculation involving the use of symbols.
calculus of variations	0.
	syl	cal+cu+lus of var:i+a:tions
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of calculus concerned with maxima and minima of definite integrals.
Calcutta	0.
	syl	Cal+cut+ta
	pron	<k@l1k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E India, capital of West Bengal state, on the Hooghly River: former capital of the country (1833-1912); major commercial and industrial centre; two universities. Pop.: 3148746 (1971).
caldarium	ety	C18: from Latin, from calidus warm, from cal*_ere to be warm
caldaria	infl
	head	caldarium
	syl	cal+dar:i:a
	pron	<-1de*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caldarium	0.
	syl	cal+dar+i:um
	pron	<k@l1de*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a room for taking hot baths.
Alexander	infl
	head	Calder
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	pos	n.
Calder	0.
	syl	Cal:der
	pron	<1kc:ld*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1898, U.S. sculptor, who originated mobiles and stabiles (moving or static abstract sculptures, generally suspended from wire).
caldera	ety	C19: from Spanish Caldera (literally: #7cauldron) , name of a crater in the Canary Islands
caldera	0.
	syl	cal+de+ra
	pron	<k@l1de*r*>, <1kc:ld*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any enlarged volcanic crater formed by the explosion or collapse of the cone.
Pedro	infl
	head	Calder'on de la Barca
	syl	Pe:dro
	pron	<1pA@dro>
	pos	n.
Calder'on de la Barca	0.
	syl	Cal:de:r*'on de la Bar:ca
	pron	Spanish <2kaldA1ron> <DA>, Spanish <la> <1barka>
	pos	n.
	def	1600-81, Spanish dramatist, whose best-known work is He also wrote outdoor plays for the feast of Corpus Christi, 76 of which survive.
caldron	0.
	syl	cal+dron
	pron	<1kc:ldr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cauldron}.
Erskine	infl
	head	Caldwell
	syl	Er:skine
	pron	<1R:skin>
	pos	n.
Caldwell	0.
	syl	Cald:well
	pron	<1kc:ldwel>, <-w*l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, U.S. novelist whose works include (1932).
caleche	0.
	syl	ca+l*`eche
	pron	French <ka1leS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {calash}.
Caledonia	0.
	syl	Cal+e:do+ni:a
	pron	<2k@li1d*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman name for {Scotland}.
Caledonian	1.
	syl	Cal+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2k@li1d*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Scotland.
Caledonian	2.
	syl	Cal+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2k@li1d*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a period of mountain building in NW Europe in the Palaeozoic era. {~}
Caledonian	3.
	syl	Cal+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2k@li1d*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
Caledonian Canal	0.
	syl	Cal+e:do+ni:an Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a canal in N Scotland, linking the Atlantic with the North Sea through the Great Glen: built 1803-47; now little used.
calefacient	ety	C17: from Latin calefaci*_ens, from calefacere to heat
calefacient	1.
	syl	cal+e:fa+cient
	pron	<2k@li1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing warmth. {~}
calefacient	2.
	syl	cal+e:fa+cient
	pron	<2k@li1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	an agent that warms, such as a mustard plaster.
calefaction	sub
	head	calefacient
	syl	cal+e:fac+tion
	pron	<2k@li1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
calefactory	ety	C16: from Latin calefact*_orius, from calefactus made warm; see #7calefacient 
calefactory	1.
	syl	cal+e:fac+to:ry
	pron	<2k@li1f@kt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving warmth.
calefactories	infl
	head	calefactory
	syl	cal+e:fac+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calefactory	2.
	syl	cal+e:fac+to:ry
	pron	<2k@li1f@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a heated room in a monastery.
calendar	ety	C13: via Norman French from Medieval Latin kalend*_arium account book, from Kalendae the #7calends, when interest on debts became due
calendar	1.
	syl	cal+en+dar
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system for determining the beginning, length, and order of years and their divisions. See also {Gregorian calendar, Jewish calendar, Julian calendar, Revolutionary calendar, Roman calendar}.
calendar	2.
	syl	cal+en+dar
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a table showing any such arrangement, esp. as applied to one or more successive years.
calendar	3.
	syl	cal+en+dar
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a list, register, or schedule of social events, pending court cases, appointments, etc.
calendar	4.
	syl	cal+en+dar
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter in a calendar; schedule; register.
calendrical	sub
	head	calendar
	or	calendric
	syl	ca+len+dri+cal
	pron	<k@1lendrikL>
	pos	adj.
calendric	sub
	head	calendar
	or	calendrical
	syl	ca+1len+dric
	pos	adj.
calendar day	0.
	syl	cal+en+dar day
	pos	n.
	def	See { {day} (sense 1).}
calendar month	0.
	syl	cal+en+dar month
	pos	n.
	def	See { {month} (sense 1).}
calendar year	0.
	syl	cal+en+dar year
	pos	n.
	def	See { {year} (sense 1).}
calender	ety	C17: from French calandre, of unknown origin
calender	H1.1.
	syl	cal+en+der
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine in which paper or cloth is glazed or smoothed by passing between rollers.
calender	H1.2.
	syl	cal+en+der
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (material) to such a process.
calender	ety	from Persian kalandar 
calender	H2.0.
	syl	cal+en+der
	pron	<1k@lind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a mendicant order of dervishes in Turkey, Iran, and India.
calends	ety	C14 from Latin kal?!endae; related to Latin cal*_are to proclaim
kalends	alt
	head	calends
	or	calends
	syl	kal+ends
	pron	<1k@lindz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calends	0.
	or	kalends
	syl	cal+ends
	pron	<1k@lindz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the first day of each month in the ancient Roman calendar.
calendula	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin, from Latin kalendae #7calends ; perhaps from its supposed efficacy in curing menstrual disorders
calendula	1.
	syl	ca+len+du+la
	pron	<k@1lendjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian plant of the genus esp. the pot marigold, having orange-and-yellow rayed flowers: family (composites).
calendula	2.
	syl	ca+len+du+la
	pron	<k@1lendjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried flowers of the pot marigold, formerly used medicinally and for seasoning.
calenture	ety	C16: from Spanish calentura fever, ultimately from Latin cal*_ere to be warm
calenture	0.
	syl	cal+en+ture
	pron	<1k@l*n2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild fever of tropical climates, similar in its symptoms to sunstroke.
calf	ety	Old English cealf; related to Old Norse k*_alfr, Gothic kalb*_o, Old High German kalba 
calves	infl
	head	calf
	syl	calves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calf	H1.1.
	syl	calf
	pron	<ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of cattle, esp. domestic cattle.
calf	H1.2.
	syl	calf
	pron	<ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of certain other mammals, such as the buffalo, elephant, giraffe, and whale.
calf	H1.3.
	syl	calf
	pron	<ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a large piece of ice detached from an iceberg, etc.
kill the fatted calf	4.
	head	calf
	syl	kill the fatted calf.
	def	to cel?!ebrate lavishly, esp. as a welcome.
calf	H1.5.
	syl	calf
	pron	<ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calfskin}.
calf	ety	C14: from Old Norse kalfi 
calves	infl
	head	calf
	syl	calves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calf	H2.0.
	syl	calf
	pron	<ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick fleshy part of the back of the leg between the ankle and the knee.
calf love	0.
	syl	calf love
	pos	n.
	def	temporary infatuation or love of an adolescent for a member of the opposite sex. Also called: {puppy love}.
calf's-foot jelly	0.
	syl	calf's-foot jel+ly
	pos	n.
	def	a jelly made from the stock of boiled calves' feet and flavourings, formerly often served to invalids.
calfskin	1.
	syl	calf+skin
	pron	<1ka:f2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin or hide of a calf.
calfskin	2.
	syl	calf+skin
	pron	<1ka:f2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {calf}.
calfskin	2.a.
	syl	calf+skin
	pron	<1ka:f2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	fine leather made from this skin.
calfskin	2.b.
	syl	calf+skin
	pron	<1ka:f2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	: {calfskin boots}.
Calgary	0.
	syl	Cal+ga+ry
	pron	<1k@lg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Canada, in S Alberta: centre of a large agricultural region; oilfields. Pop.: 403319 (1971).
Cali	0.
	syl	Ca:li
	pron	Spanish <1kali>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Colombia: commercial centre in a rich agricultural region. Pop.: 898253 (1973).
Caliban	ety	C19: after a character in Shakespeare's The Tempest (1610)
Caliban	0.
	syl	Cal:i+ban
	pron	<1k@li2b@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a brutish or brutalized man.
calibrate	1.
	syl	cal:i+brate
	pron	<1k@li2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the calibre of (a gun, mortar, etc.).
calibrate	2.
	syl	cal:i+brate
	pron	<1k@li2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (the scale of a measuring instrument) so that readings can be made in appropriate units.
calibrate	3.
	syl	cal:i+brate
	pron	<1k@li2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the accuracy of (a measuring instrument, etc.).
calibrate	4.
	syl	cal:i+brate
	pron	<1k@li2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine or check the range of (a piece of artillery).
calibration	sub
	head	calibrate
	syl	cal:i+1bra+tion
	pos	n.
calibrator	sub
	head	calibrate
	or	calibrater
	syl	cal:i+2bra+tor
	pos	n.
calibrater	sub
	head	calibrate
	or	calibrator
	syl	cal:i+2brat+er
	pos	n.
calibre	ety	C16: from Old French, from Italian calibro, from Arabic q*_alib shoemaker's last, mould &- #!cal@.i+bred or U.S. #!cal@.i+bered adj.
caliber	alt
	head	calibre
	or	calibre
	syl	cal:i+ber
	pron	<1k@lib*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
calibre	1.
	or	caliber
	syl	cal:i+bre
	pron	<1k@lib*>
	pos	n.
	def	the diameter of a cylindrical body, esp. the internal diameter of a tube or the bore of a firearm.
calibre	2.
	or	caliber
	syl	cal:i+bre
	pron	<1k@lib*>
	pos	n.
	def	the diameter of a shell or bullet.
calibre	3.
	or	caliber
	syl	cal:i+bre
	pron	<1k@lib*>
	pos	n.
	def	ability; distinction.
	exam	1	a musician of high calibre.
calibre	4.
	or	caliber
	syl	cal:i+bre
	pron	<1k@lib*>
	pos	n.
	def	personal character.
	exam	1	a man of high calibre.
calices	0.
	syl	cal:i+ces
	pron	<1k@li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {calix}.
caliche	ety	C20: from American Spanish, from Latin calx lime
caliche	1.
	syl	ca+li+che
	pron	<k@1lECi>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed of sand or clay in arid regions that contains Chile saltpetre, sodium chloride, and other soluble minerals.
caliche	2.
	syl	ca+li+che
	pron	<k@1lECi>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface layer of soil encrusted with calcium carbonate, occurring in arid regions.
calicle	0.
	syl	cal:i+cle
	pron	<1k@likL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {calycle}. &- {ca+lic@.u+lar} (k$$#!l$Ikj$ul$$)
calico	ety	C16: based on Calicut, town in India
calicoes	infl
	head	calico
	or	calicos
	syl	cal:i+coes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calicos	infl
	head	calico
	or	calicoes
	syl	cal:i+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calico	1.
	syl	cal:i+co
	pron	<1k@li2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or unbleached cotton fabric with no printed design.
calico	2.
	syl	cal:i+co
	pron	<1k@li2k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a coarse printed cotton fabric.
calico	3.
	syl	cal:i+co
	pron	<1k@li2k*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of calico.
calico bush	0.
	syl	cal:i+co bush
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mountain laurel}.
Calicut	0.
	syl	Cal:i+cut
	pron	<1k@li2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {Kozhikode}.
calif	0.
	syl	ca+lif
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {caliph}.
Calif	0.
	syl	Calif.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	California.
califate	0.
	syl	cal+if+ate
	pron	<1k@li2fAt>, <-fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {caliphate}.
California	1.
	syl	Cal:i+for+ni:a
	pron	<2k@li1fc:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state on the W coast of the U.S.: the third largest state in area and the largest in population; consists of a narrow, warm coastal plain rising to the Coast Range, deserts in the south, the fertile central valleys of the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers, and the mountains of the Sierra Nevada in the east; major industries include the growing of citrus fruits and grapes, fishing, oil production, and films. Capital: Sacramento. Pop.: 19953134 (1970). Area: 411015 sq. km (158693 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Cal., Calif}. or (with zip code) {CA}
Gulf of	2.
	head	California
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an arm of the Pacific Ocean, between Sonora and Lower California.
California poppy	0.
	syl	Cal:i+for+ni:a pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	a papaveraceous plant, of the Pacific coast of North America, having yellow or orange flowers and finely divided bluish-green leaves.
californium	ety	C20: New Latin; discovered at the University of California 
californium	0.
	syl	cal:i+for+ni:um
	pron	<2k@li1fc:ni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic transuranic element artificially produced from curium. Symbol: Cf; atomic no.: 98; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%5%1Cf: 800 years (approx.).
caliginous	ety	C16: from Latin c*_al*_igin*_osus from c*_al*_ig*_o darkness
caliginous	0.
	syl	ca+lig:i+nous
	pron	<k*1liJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dark; dim.
caliginosity	sub
	head	caliginous
	syl	ca+lig:i+nos+i:ty
	pron	<k*2liJi1nositi>
	pos	n.
Caligula	0.
	syl	Ca:lig:u:la
	pron	<k*1ligjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	original name son of Germanicus. 12-41 #7a.d., Roman emperor (37-41), noted for his cruelty and tyranny; assassinated.
Point	infl
	head	Calimere
	syl	Point.
	pos	n.
Calimere	0.
	syl	Cal:i+mere
	pron	<1k@limi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape on the SE coast of India, on the Palk Strait.
calipash	ety	C17: perhaps changed from Spanish carapacho #7carapace 
callipash	alt
	head	calipash
	or	calipash
	syl	cal+li+pash
	pron	<1k@li2p@S>
	pos	n.
calipash	0.
	or	callipash
	syl	cal:i+pash
	pron	<1k@li2p@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the greenish glutinous edible part of the turtle found next to the upper shell, considered a delicacy.
calipee	ety	C17: perhaps a variant of #7calipash 
calipee	0.
	syl	cal:i+pee
	pron	<1k@li2pE>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellow glutinous edible part of the turtle found next to the lower shell, considered a delicacy.
caliper	0.
	syl	cal:i+per
	pron	<1k@lip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {calliper}.
caliph	ety	C14: from Old French, from Arabic khal*_ifa successor
calif	infl
	head	caliph
	syl	ca+lif
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
kalif	infl
	head	caliph
	or	khalif
	syl	ka+lif
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
khalif	infl
	head	caliph
	or	kalif
	syl	kha+lif
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
caliph	0.
	syl	ca+liph
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the title of the successors of Mohammed as rulers of the Islamic world, later assumed by the Sultans of Turkey.
califate	infl
	head	caliphate
	or	kalifate
	syl	ca+li+fate
	pron	<1kAli2fAt>, <-fit>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
kalifate	infl
	head	caliphate
	or	califate
	syl	ka+li+fate
	pron	<1kAli2fAt>, <-fit>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
caliphate	0.
	syl	ca+li+phate
	pron	<1kAli2fAt>, <-fit>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
	def	the office, jurisdiction, or reign of a caliph.
calisaya	ety	C19: from Spanish, from the name of a Bolivian Indian who taught the uses of quinine to the Spanish
calisaya	0.
	syl	cal:i+sa+ya
	pron	<2k@li1sA*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of any of several tropical trees of the rubiaceous genus esp. from which quinine is extracted. Also called: {calisaya bark, yellowbark, cinchona}.
calisthenics	0.
	syl	cal+is+then+ics
	pron	<2k@lis1Teniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {callisthenics}.
calisthenic	sub
	head	calisthenics
	syl	cal+is+1then+ic
	pos	adj.
calix	ety	C18: from Latin: #7chalice 
calices	infl
	head	calix
	syl	cal:i+ces
	pron	<1k@li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calix	0.
	syl	ca+lix
	pron	<1kAliks>, <1k@->
	pos	n.
	def	a cup; chalice.
calk	H1.0.
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of { {caulk.}}
calk	ety	C17: from Latin calx heel
calkin	alt
	head	calk
	or	calk
	syl	cal+kin
	pron	<kc:k>, <1kc:kin>, <1k@l->, <1kc:kin>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
calk	H2.1.
	or	calkin
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal projection on a horse's shoe to prevent slipping.
calk	H2.2.
	or	calkin
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a spiked plate attached to the sole of a shoe to prevent slipping.
calk	H2.3.
	or	calkin
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with calks.
calk	H2.4.
	or	calkin
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wound with a calk.
calk	ety	C17: from French calquer to trace; see #7calque 
calk	H3.0.
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (a design) by tracing it with a blunt point from one sheet backed with loosely fixed colouring matter onto another placed underneath.
call	ety	Old English ceallian; related to Old Norse kalla, Old High German kall*_on, Old Slavonic glas*vu voice
call	1.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to speak or utter (words, sounds, etc.) loudly so as to attract attention.
	exam	1	he called out her name.
call	2.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask or order to come.
	exam	1	to call a policeman.
call	3.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to make a visit (to).
	exam	1	she called on him.
call	4.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to telephone (a person).
	exam	1	he called back at nine.
call	5.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon to a specific office, profession, etc..
	exam	1	they called out the army.
call	6.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals or birds
	def	to utter (a characteristic sound or cry).
call	7.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon (a bird or animal) by imitating its cry.
call	8.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to name or style.
	exam	1	they called the dog Rover.
call	9.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to designate.
	exam	1	they called him a coward.
call	10.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to speak ill of or scold.
call	11.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard in a specific way.
	exam	1	I call it a foolish waste of time.
call	12.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract (attention).
call	13.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read (a list, register, etc.) aloud to check for omissions or absentees.
call	14.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to give an order (for).
	exam	1	to call a strike.
call	15.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to try to predict the result of tossing a coin.
call	16.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to awaken.
	exam	1	I was called early this morning.
call	17.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to assemble.
	exam	1	to call a meeting.
call	18.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Sport. of an umpire, referee, etc.
	def	to pass judgment upon (a shot, player, etc.) with a call.
call	19.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to broadcast a commentary on a race, esp. a horse race.
call	20.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demand repayment of (a loan, redeemable bond, security, etc.).
call	21.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Company accounting.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to demand payment of (a portion of a share issue not yet paid by subscribers).
call	22.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to award (a student at an Inn of Court) the degree of barrister (esp. in the phrase {call to the bar) }.
call	23.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poker.
	def	to demand that (a player) expose his hand, after equalling his bet.
call	24.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to make a bid.
call	25.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (a person's misleading statements, boasts, etc.).
	exam	1	I called his bluff.
call	26.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in square dancing
	def	to call out (instructions) to the dancers.
call	27.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to ask (a player) to say what kind of shot he will play or (of a player) to name his shot.
call	28.a.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to require.
	exam	1	this problem calls for study.
call	28.b.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or go (for) in order to fetch.
	exam	1	I will call for my book later.
call	29.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to make an appeal or request (to).
	exam	1	they called upon him to reply.
call into being	30.
	head	call
	syl	call into being.
	def	to create.
call into play	31.
	head	call
	syl	call into play.
	def	to begin to operate.
call into question	32.
	head	call
	syl	call into question.
	def	See { {question} (sense 12).}
call it a day	33.
	head	call
	syl	call it a day.
	def	to bring an activity to an end.
call to mind	34.
	head	call
	syl	call to mind.
	def	to cause to be remembered.
call	35.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry or shout.
call	36.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic cry of a bird or animal.
call	37.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a whistle, intended to imitate the cry of a bird or animal.
call	38.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a summons or invitation.
call	39.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a summons or signal sounded on a horn, bugle, etc.
call	40.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	any of several notes or patterns of notes, blown on a hunting horn as a signal
call	41.a.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation of the characteristic cry of a wild animal or bird to lure it to the hunter.
call	41.b.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for producing such an imitation.
call	42.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a short visit.
	exam	1	the doctor made six calls this morning.
call	43.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an inner urge to some task or profession; vocation.
call	44.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	allure or fascination, esp. of a place.
	exam	1	the call of the forest.
call	45.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the summons to the bar of a student member of an Inn of Court.
call	46.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	need, demand, or occasion.
	exam	1	there is no call to shout;
	exam	2	we don't get much call for stockings these days.
call	47.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	demand or claim (esp. in the phrase {the call of duty) }.
call	48.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a notice to actors informing them of times of rehearsals.
call	49.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in square dancing
	def	an instruction to execute new figures.
call	50.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a conversation or a request for a connection by telephone.
call	51.a.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a demand for repayment of a loan.
call	51.b.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	call money.
call	52.a.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a demand for redeemable bonds or shares to be presented for repayment.
call	52.b.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a demand for an instalment payment on the issue price of bonds or shares.
call	53.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a demand to an opponent to say what kind of shot he will play.
call	54.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poker.
	def	a demand for a hand or hands to be exposed.
call	55.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a bid, or a player's turn to bid.
call	56.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a decision of an umpire or referee regarding a shot, pitch, etc.
call	57.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a broadcast commentary on a race, esp. a horse race.
call	58.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {call option}. an option to buy a stated amount of securities at a specified price during a specified period. Compare { {put} (sense 20).}
call	59.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	See {roll call}.
call for margin	60.
	head	call
	syl	call for margin.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a demand made by a stockbroker for partial payment of a client's debt due to decreasing value of the collateral.
call of nature	61.
	head	call
	syl	call of nature.
	def	See { {nature} (sense 15).}
call	62.a.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a loan, etc.
	def	repayable on demand.
call	62.b.
	syl	call
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a doctor, etc.
	def	available when summoned; on duty.
within call	63.
	head	call
	syl	within call.
	def	within range; accessible. {~} See also {call down, call forth, call in, call off, call out, call up}.
calla	ety	C19: from New Latin, probably from Greek kalleia wattles on a cock, probably from kallos beauty
calla	1.
	syl	cal+la
	pron	<1k@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {calla lily, arum lily}. any southern African plant of the aroid genus esp. which has a white funnel-shaped spathe enclosing a yellow spadix.
calla	2.
	syl	cal+la
	pron	<1k@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aroid plant, that grows in wet places and has a white spathe enclosing a greenish spadix, and red berries.
callable	1.
	syl	call+a:ble
	pron	<1kc:l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a security
	def	subject to redemption before maturity.
callable	2.
	syl	call+a:ble
	pron	<1kc:l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of money loaned
	def	repayable on demand.
(Leonard) James	infl
	head	Callaghan
	syl	(Leonard) James.
	pos	n.
Callaghan	0.
	syl	Cal:la:ghan
	pron	<1k@l*2h@n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, English Labour statesman; prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since 1976.
callais	ety	C19: from Greek kallais 
callais	0.
	syl	cal+lais
	pron	<1k@lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a green stone found as beads and ornaments in the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age of W Europe.
callant	ety	C16: from Flemish kalant customer, fellow
callan	alt
	head	callant
	or	callant
	syl	cal+lan
	pron	<1ka:l*n>
	pos	n.
callant	0.
	or	callan
	syl	cal+lant
	pron	<1ka:l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a youth; lad.
Callao	0.
	syl	Ca+lla:o
	pron	Spanish <ka1$yao>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Peru, near Lima, on {Callao Bay}: chief import centre of Peru. Pop.: 296721 (1972).
Maria	infl
	head	Callas
	syl	Ma:ri:a.
	pos	n.
Callas	0.
	syl	Cal:las
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1923-77, Greek operatic soprano, born in the U.S.
call box	0.
	syl	call box
	pos	n.
	def	a soundproof enclosure for a public telephone. Also called: {telephone box, telephone kiosk}.
callboy	0.
	syl	call+boy
	pron	<1kc:l2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who notifies actors when it is time to go on stage.
call down	0.
	syl	call down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to request or invoke.
	exam	1	to call down God's anger.
caller	H1.0.
	syl	call+er
	pron	<1kc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that calls, esp. a person who makes a brief visit.
caller	ety	C14: Scottish variant of calver, probably from Old English calwer curds
caller	H2.1.
	syl	cal+ler
	pron	<1k@l*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	of food, esp. fish
	def	fresh.
caller	H2.2.
	syl	cal+ler
	pron	<1k@l*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	cool.
	exam	1	a caller breeze.
call forth	0.
	syl	call forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (something) to come into action or existence.
	exam	1	she called forth all her courage.
call girl	0.
	syl	call girl
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute with whom appointments are made by telephone.
calli-	ety	from Greek kalli-, from kallos beauty
calli-	0.
	syl	cal:li-
	usage	combining form.
	def	beautiful.
	exam	1	calligraphy.
Callicrates	0.
	syl	Cal:lic:ra:tes
	pron	<k*1likr*2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	5th century #7b.c., Greek architect: with Ictinus, designed the Parthenon.
calligraphy	0.
	syl	cal+lig+ra+phy
	pron	<k*1ligr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	handwriting, esp. beautiful handwriting considered as an art. Also called: {chirography}.
calligrapher	sub
	head	calligraphy
	or	calligraphist
	syl	cal+1lig+ra+pher
	pos	n.
calligraphist	sub
	head	calligraphy
	or	calligrapher
	syl	cal+1lig+ra+phist
	pos	n.
calligraphic	sub
	head	calligraphy
	syl	cal+li+graph+ic
	pron	<2k@li?!1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
calligraphically	sub
	head	calligraphy
	syl	cal+li+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Callimachus	0.
	syl	Cal:lim:a:chus
	pron	<k*1lim*k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??305-??240 #7b.c., Greek poet of the Alexandrian School; author of hymns and epigrams.
call in	1.
	syl	call in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to pay a visit, esp. a brief or informal one.
	exam	1	call in if you are in the neighbourhood.
call in	2.
	syl	call in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demand payment of.
	exam	1	to call in a loan.
call in	3.
	syl	call in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (something) out of circulation, because it is defective or no longer useful.
calling	1.
	syl	call+ing
	pron	<1kc:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong inner urge to follow an occupation, etc.; vocation.
calling	2.
	syl	call+ing
	pron	<1kc:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	an occupation, profession, or trade.
calling card	0.
	syl	call+ing card
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {visiting card}.
calliope	ety	C19: after C#7alliope (literally: beautiful-voiced)
calliope	0.
	syl	cal+li:o+pe
	pron	<k*1lI*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {steam organ}.
Calliope	0.
	syl	Cal+li:o+pe
	pron	<k*1lI*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of epic poetry.
calliopsis	0.
	syl	cal+li+op+sis
	pron	<2k@li1opsis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {coreopsis}.
callipash	0.
	syl	cal+li+pash
	pron	<1k@li2p@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {calipash}.
caliper	alt
	head	calliper
	or	calliper
	syl	cal:i+per
	pron	<1k@lip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
calliper	1.
	or	caliper
	syl	cal+li+per
	pron	<1k@lip*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {calliper compasses}. an instrument for measuring internal or external dimensions, consisting of two steel legs hinged together.
calliper	2.
	or	caliper
	syl	cal+li+per
	pron	<1k@lip*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {calliper splint}. a splint consisting of two metal rods with straps attached, for supporting or exerting tension on the leg.
calliper	3.
	or	caliper
	syl	cal+li+per
	pron	<1k@lip*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the dimensions of (an object) with callipers.
calliper rule	0.
	syl	cal+li+per rule
	pos	n.
	def	a measuring instrument having two parallel jaws, one fixed at right angles to the end of a calibrated scale and the other sliding along it.
callipygian	ety	C19: from Greek kallipugos, epithet of a statue of Aphrodite, from #7calli -#7+ pug*_e buttocks
callipygous	alt
	head	callipygian
	or	callipygian
	syl	cal+li+py+gous
	pron	<2k@li?!1pIg*s>
	pos	adj.
callipygian	0.
	or	callipygous
	syl	cal+li+pyg+i:an
	pron	<2k@li1piJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having beautifully shaped buttocks.
callisthenics	ety	C19: from #7calli -#7+ Greek sthenos strength
calisthenics	alt
	head	callisthenics
	or	callisthenics
	syl	cal+is+then+ics
	pron	<2k@lis1Teniks>
	pos	n.
callisthenics	1.
	or	calisthenics
	syl	cal+lis+then+ics
	pron	<2k@lis1Teniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	light exercises designed to promote general fitness, develop muscle tone, etc.
callisthenics	2.
	or	calisthenics
	syl	cal+lis+then+ics
	pron	<2k@lis1Teniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the practice of callisthenic exercises.
callisthenic	sub
	head	callisthenics
	or	calisthenic
	syl	cal+lis+1then+ic
	pos	adj.
calisthenic	sub
	head	callisthenics
	or	callisthenic
	syl	cal+is+1then+ic
	pos	adj.
Callisto	H1.0.
	syl	Cal+lis+to
	pron	<k*1list*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest of the 12 satellites of Jupiter and the fifth nearest to the planet. Approximate diameter: 4500 km.
Callisto	H2.0.
	syl	Cal:lis:to
	pron	<k*1list*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph who attracted the love of Zeus and was changed into a bear by Hera. Zeus then set her in the sky as the constellation Ursa Major.
call letters	0.
	syl	call let+ters
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Canadian.
	def	another name for {call sign}.
call loan	0.
	syl	call loan
	pos	n.
	def	a loan that is repayable on demand. Also called: {demand loan}. Compare {time loan}.
call money	0.
	syl	call mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	money loaned by banks and recallable on demand.
call number	0.
	syl	call num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the number given to a book in a library, indicating its shelf location. Also called: {call mark}.
call off	1.
	syl	call off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel or abandon.
	exam	1	the game was called off because of rain.
call off	2.
	syl	call off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order (an animal or person) to desist or summon away.
	exam	1	the man called off his dog.
call off	3.
	syl	call off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop (something) or give the order to stop.
callosities	infl
	head	callosity
	syl	cal+los+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
callosity	1.
	syl	cal+los+i:ty
	pron	<k*1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	hard-heartedness.
callosity	2.
	syl	cal+los+i:ty
	pron	<k*1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {callus} (sense 1).}
callous	ety	C16: from Latin call*_osus; see #7callus  &- #!cal+lous+ly adv.
callous	1.
	syl	cal+lous
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfeeling; insensitive.
callous	2.
	syl	cal+lous
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of skin
	def	hardened and thickened.
callous	3.
	syl	cal+lous
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to make or become callous.
callousness	sub
	head	callous
	syl	cal+lous+ness
	pos	n.
call out	1.
	syl	call out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to utter aloud, esp. loudly.
call out	2.
	syl	call out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon.
call out	3.
	syl	call out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order (workers) to strike.
callow	ety	Old English calu; related to Old High German kalo, Old Slavonic gol*'u bare, naked, Lithuanian galva head, Latin calvus bald
callow	1.
	syl	cal+low
	pron	<1k@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking experience of life; immature.
callow	2.
	syl	cal+low
	pron	<1k@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of a young bird
	def	unfledged and usually lacking feathers.
callowness	sub
	head	callow
	syl	cal+low+ness
	pos	n.
call rate	0.
	syl	call rate
	pos	n.
	def	the interest rate on call loans.
call signal	alt
	head	call sign
	or	call sign
	syl	call sig+nal
	pos	n.
call sign	0.
	or	call signal
	syl	call sign
	pos	n.
	def	a group of letters and numbers identi?!fying a radio transmitting station. Also called: {call letters}.
call slip	0.
	syl	call slip
	pos	n.
	def	a form for requesting a library book by title and call number. Also called: {call card, requisition form}.
call up	1.
	syl	call up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to summon to report for active military service, as in time of war.
call up	2.
	syl	call up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recall (something); evoke.
	exam	1	his words called up old memories.
call up	3.
	syl	call up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or summon (people, etc.) into action.
	exam	1	to call up reinforcements.
call up	4.a.
	syl	call up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a general order to report for military service.
call up	4.b.
	syl	call up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the number of men so summoned.
callus	ety	C16: from Latin, variant of callum hardened skin
calluses	infl
	head	callus
	syl	cal+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
callus	1.
	syl	cal+lus
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {callosity}. an area of skin that is hard or thick, esp. on the palm of the hand or sole of the foot, as from continual friction or pressure.
callus	2.
	syl	cal+lus
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of bony tissue formed during the healing of a fractured bone.
callus	3.
	syl	cal+lus
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a mass of hard protective tissue produced in woody plants at the site of an injury.
callus	4.
	syl	cal+lus
	pron	<1k@l*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or cause to produce a callus.
calm	ety	C14: from Old French calme, from Old Italian calma, from Late Latin cauma heat, hence a rest during the heat of the day, from Greek kauma heat, from kaiein to burn
calm	1.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost without motion; still.
	exam	1	a calm sea.
calm	2.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	of force 0 on the Beaufort scale; without wind.
calm	3.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	not disturbed, agitated, or excited; under control.
	exam	1	he stayed calm throughout the confusion.
calm	4.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	tranquil; serene.
	exam	1	a calm voice.
calm	5.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an absence of disturbance or rough motion; stillness.
calm	6.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of wind.
calm	7.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	n.
	def	tranquillity.
calm	8.
	syl	calm
	pron	<ka:m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to make or become calm.
calmly	sub
	head	calm
	syl	calm+ly
	pos	adv.
calmness	sub
	head	calm
	syl	calm+ness
	pos	n.
calmative	1.
	syl	cal+ma+tive
	pron	<1k@lm*tiv>, <1ka:m*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a remedy or agent
	def	sedative.
calmative	2.
	syl	cal+ma+tive
	pron	<1k@lm*tiv>, <1ka:m*->
	pos	n.
	def	a sedative remedy or drug.
calomel	ety	C17: perhaps from New Latin calomelas (unattested), literally: beautiful black (perhaps so named because it was originally sublimed from a black mixture of mercury and mercuric chloride), from Greek kalos beautiful+ melas black
calomel	0.
	syl	cal:o+mel
	pron	<1k@l*2mel>, <-m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless tasteless powder consisting chiefly of mercurous chloride, used medicinally, esp. as a cathartic. Formula: Hg\2Cl\2.
Calor gas	0.
	syl	Cal+or gas
	pron	<1k@l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	butane gas liquefied under pressure in portable containers for domestic use.
caloric	1.
	syl	ca+lor+ic
	pron	<k*1lorik>, <1k@l*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with heat or calories.
caloric	2.
	syl	ca+lor+ic
	pron	<k*1lorik>, <1k@l*rik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a hypothetical elastic fluid formerly postulated as the embodiment of heat.
caloricity	sub
	head	caloric
	syl	cal:o+ric+i:ty
	pron	<2k@l*1risiti>
	pos	n.
calorie	ety	C19: from French, from Latin calor heat
calory	alt
	head	calorie
	or	calorie
	syl	cal:o+ry
	pron	<1k@l*ri>
	pos	n.
calories	infl
	head	calorie
	syl	cal:o+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calorie	0.
	or	calory
	syl	cal:o+rie
	pron	<1k@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of heat, equal to 4.1868 joules ({International Table calorie}) : formerly defined as the quantity of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of water by 1?%C under standard conditions. It has now largely been replaced by the joule for scientific purposes. Abbrev.: {cal}. Also called: {gram calorie, small calorie}. Compare {Calorie}.
Calorie	1.
	syl	Cal:o+rie
	pron	<1k@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kilogram calorie, kilocalorie, large calorie}. a unit of heat, equal to one thousand calories, often used to express the heat output of an organism or the energy value of food. Abbrev.: {Cal}.
Calorie	2.
	syl	Cal:o+rie
	pron	<1k@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a specific food capable of producing one thousand calories of energy.
calorific	0.
	syl	cal:o+rif+ic
	pron	<2k@l*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerning, or generating heat.
calorifically	sub
	head	calorific
	syl	cal:o+1rif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
calorific value	0.
	syl	cal:o+rif+ic val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of heat produced by the complete combustion of a given mass of a fuel, usually expressed in joules per kilogram.
calorimeter	0.
	syl	cal:o+rim+e:ter
	pron	<2k@l*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for measuring amounts of heat, esp. to find specific heat capacities, calorific values, etc.
calorimetric	sub
	head	calorimeter
	or	calorimetrical
	syl	cal:o+ri+met+ric
	pron	<2k@l*ri1metrik>
	pos	adj.
calorimetrical	sub
	head	calorimeter
	or	calorimetric
	syl	cal:o+ri+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
calorimetrically	sub
	head	calorimeter
	syl	cal:o+ri+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
calorimetry	sub
	head	calorimeter
	syl	cal:o+1rim+e:try
	pos	n.
calotte	ety	C17: from French, from Proven*,cal calota, perhaps from Greek kaluptra hood
calotte	1.
	syl	ca+lotte
	pron	<k*1lot>
	pos	n.
	def	a skullcap worn by Roman Catholic clergy.
calotte	2.
	syl	ca+lotte
	pron	<k*1lot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a concavity in the form of a niche or cup, serving to reduce the apparent height of an alcove or chapel.
caloyer	ety	C17: from French, from Medieval Greek kalog*_eros venerable, from Greek kalos beautiful+ g*_eras old age
caloyer	0.
	syl	cal:o+yer
	pron	<1k@lci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a monk of the Greek Orthodox Church, esp. of the Basilian Order.
calpac	ety	C16: from Turkish kalp*_ak 
calpack	infl
	head	calpac
	or	kalpak
	syl	cal+pack
	pron	<1k@lp@k>
	pos	n.
kalpak	infl
	head	calpac
	or	calpack
	syl	kal+pak
	pron	<1k@lp@k>
	pos	n.
calpac	0.
	syl	cal+pac
	pron	<1k@lp@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large black brimless hat made of sheepskin or felt, worn by men in parts of the Near East.
Calpe	0.
	syl	Cal+pe
	pron	<1k@lpi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the (Rock of) {Gibraltar}.
calque	ety	C20: from French: a tracing, from calquer, from Latin calc*_are to tread
calque	1.
	syl	calque
	pron	<k@lk>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {loan translation}.
calques	infl
	head	calque
	syl	calques
	pos	vb.
calquing	infl
	head	calque
	syl	calqu+ing
	pos	vb.
calqued	infl
	head	calque
	syl	calqued.
	pos	vb.
calque	2.
	syl	calque
	pron	<k@lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {calk%3}.
Caltanissetta	0.
	syl	Cal+ta+nis+set+ta
	pron	Italian <2kaltanis1sAtta>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Sicily: sulphur mines. Pop.: 60072 (1971).
Caltech	0.
	syl	Cal+tech
	pron	<1k@l1tek>
	pos	n.
	def	the California Institute of Technology.
caltrop	ety	Old English calcatrippe (the plant), from Medieval Latin calcatrippa, probably from Latin calx heel+ trippa #7trap %1
caltrap	infl
	head	caltrop
	or	calthrop
	syl	cal+trap
	pron	<1k@ltr*p>
	pos	n.
calthrop	infl
	head	caltrop
	or	caltrap
	syl	cal+throp
	pron	<1k@lTr*p>
	pos	n.
caltrop	1.
	syl	cal+trop
	pron	<1k@ltr*p>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical or subtropical plant of the zygophyllaceous genera and that have spiny burs or bracts.
water caltrop	2.
	head	caltrop
	syl	water caltrop.
	def	another name for { {water chestnut} (sense 1).}
caltrop	3.
	syl	cal+trop
	pron	<1k@ltr*p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {star thistle}.
caltrop	4.
	syl	cal+trop
	pron	<1k@ltr*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a metal ball with protruding spikes laid upon the ground as a device to lame cavalry horses, puncture tyres, etc.
calumet	ety	C18: from Canadian French, from French (Normandy dialect): straw, from Late Latin calamellus a little reed, from Latin: #7calamus 
calumet	0.
	syl	cal:u+met
	pron	<1k@lju2met>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {peace pipe}.
calumniate	0.
	syl	ca+lum+ni+ate
	pron	<k*1l^mni2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slander.
calumniable	sub
	head	calumniate
	syl	ca+1lum+ni+a:ble
	pos	adj.
calumniation	sub
	head	calumniate
	syl	ca+2lum+ni:1a+tion
	pos	n.
calumniatory	alt
	head	calumnious
	or	calumnious
	syl	ca+lum+ni:a+to:ry
	pron	<k*1l^mni*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
calumnious	1.
	or	calumniatory
	syl	ca+lum+ni+ous
	pron	<k*1l^mni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or using calumny.
calumnious	2.
	or	calumniatory
	syl	ca+lum+ni+ous
	pron	<k*1l^mni*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	given to calumny.
calumny	ety	C15: from Latin calumnia deception, slander
calumnies	infl
	head	calumny
	syl	cal+um+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calumny	1.
	syl	cal+um+ny
	pron	<1k@l*mni>
	pos	n.
	def	the malicious utterance of false charges or misrepresentation; slander; defamation.
calumny	2.
	syl	cal+um+ny
	pron	<1k@l*mni>
	pos	n.
	def	such a false charge or misrepresentation.
calutron	ety	C20: from Cal(ifornia) U(niversity)+-#7tron 
calutron	0.
	syl	cal:u+tron
	pron	<1k@lju2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a large mass spectrometer used for the separation of isotopes.
Calvados	1.
	syl	Cal+va+dos
	pron	<1k@lv*2dos>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France in the Basse-Normandie region. Capital: Caen. Pop.: 572421 (1975). Area: 5693 sq. km (2198 sq. miles).
Calvados	2.
	syl	Cal+va+dos
	pron	<1k@lv*2dos>
	pos	n.
	def	an apple brandy distilled from cider in this region.
calvaria	ety	C14: from Late Latin: (human) skull, from Latin calvus bald
calvaria	0.
	syl	cal+var:i:a
	pron	<k@l1ve*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the top part of the skull of vertebrates. Nontechnical name: {skullcap}.
calvaries	infl
	head	calvary
	syl	cal+va+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calvary	1.
	syl	cal+va+ry
	pron	<1k@lv*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a representation of Christ's crucifixion, usually sculptured and in the open air.
calvary	2.
	syl	cal+va+ry
	pron	<1k@lv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any experience involving great suffering.
Calvary	ety	from Late Latin Calv*_aria, translation of Greek kranion skull, translation of Aramaic gulgulta Golgotha
Calvary	0.
	syl	Cal+va+ry
	pron	<1k@lv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the place just outside the walls of Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. Also called: {Golgotha}.
Calvary cross	0.
	syl	Cal+va+ry cross
	pos	n.
	def	a Latin cross with a representation of three steps beneath it.
calve	1.
	syl	calve
	pron	<ka:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give birth to (a calf).
calve	2.
	syl	calve
	pron	<ka:v>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a glacier or iceberg
	def	to release (masses of ice) in breaking up.
Calvert	1.
	syl	Cal:vert
	pron	<1k@lv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George}, 1st Baron Baltimore. ??1580-1632, English statesman; founder of the colony of Maryland.
Calvert	2.
	syl	Cal:vert
	pron	<1k@lv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Leon@.ard}. 1606-47, English statesman; first colonial governor of Maryland (1634-47).
calves	0.
	syl	calves
	pron	<ka:vz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {calf}.
John	1.
	head	Calvin
	syl	John
	def	original name or 1509-64, French theologian: a leader of the Protestant Reformation in France and Switzerland, establishing the first presbyterian government in Geneva. His theological system is described in his (1536).
Melvin	2.
	head	Calvin
	syl	Mel:vin.
	def	born 1911, U.S. chemist, noted particularly for his research on photosynthesis: Nobel prize for chemistry 1961.
Calvinism	1.
	syl	Cal+vin+ism
	pron	<1k@lvi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theological system of Calvin and his followers, characterized by emphasis on the doctrines of predestination, the irresistibility of grace, and justification by faith. &- {#!Cal+vin+ist} &- {@!Cal+vin+#!is+tic} {@!Cal+vin+#!is+tic@.al}
calvities	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Latin calvus bald
calvities	0.
	syl	cal+vi+ti+es
	pron	<k@l1viSi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	baldness.
calx	ety	C15: from Latin: lime, from Greek khalix pebble
calxes	infl
	head	calx
	or	calces
	syl	calx:es
	pron	<1k@lsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calces	infl
	head	calx
	or	calxes
	syl	cal+ces
	pron	<1k@lsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calx	1.
	syl	calx
	pron	<k@lks>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdery metallic oxide formed when an ore or mineral is roasted.
calx	2.
	syl	calx
	pron	<k@lks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calcium oxide}.
calyces	0.
	syl	cal:y+ces
	pron	<1k@li2sEz>, <1kAli->
	pos	n.
	def	plural of {calyx}.
calycinal	alt
	head	calycine
	or	calycine
	syl	ca+lyc:i+nal
	pron	<k*1lisinL>
	pos	adj.
calycine	0.
	or	calycinal
	syl	cal:y+cine
	pron	<1k@li2sIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, belonging to, or resembling a calyx.
calycle	ety	C18: from Latin, diminutive of #7calyx  &- ca+lyc@.u+lar (k$$#!l$Ikj$ul$$) adj.
calyculus	alt
	head	calycle
	or	calycle
	syl	ca+lyc:u+lus
	pron	<k*1likjul*s>
	pos	n.
calycle	1.
	or	calyculus
	syl	cal:y+cle
	pron	<1k@likL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a cup-shaped structure, as in the coral skeleton.
calycle	2.
	or	calyculus
	syl	cal:y+cle
	pron	<1k@likL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {epicalyx}.
Calydonian boar	0.
	syl	Cal:y+do+ni:an boar
	pron	<2k@li1d*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a savage boar sent by Artemis to destroy Calydon, a city in Aetolia, because its king had neglected to sacrifice to her. It was killed by Meleager, the king's son.
calypso	ety	C20: probably from C#7alypso 
calypsos	infl
	head	calypso
	syl	ca+lyp+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calypso	H1.1.
	syl	ca+lyp+so
	pron	<k*1lips*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular type of satirical, usually topical, West Indian ballad, esp. from Trinidad, usually extemporized to a percussive syncopated accompaniment.
calypso	H1.2.
	syl	ca+lyp+so
	pron	<k*1lips*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance done to the rhythm of this song.
calypso	ety	C19: named after C#7alypso 
calypsos	infl
	head	calypso
	syl	ca+lyp+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calypso	H2.0.
	syl	ca+lyp+so
	pron	<k*1lips*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare N temperate orchid, (or whose flower is pink or white with purple and yellow markings.
Calypso	0.
	syl	Ca:lyp:so
	pron	<k*1lips*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Odyssey
	usage	Greek myth. in Homer's
	def	a sea nymph who detained Odysseus on the island of Ogygia for seven years.
calyptra	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek kaluptra hood, from kaluptein to cover
calyptra	1.
	syl	ca+lyp+tra
	pron	<k*1liptr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a membranous hood covering the spore-bearing capsule of mosses and liverworts.
calyptra	2.
	syl	ca+lyp+tra
	pron	<k*1liptr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any hoodlike structure, such as a root cap.
calyptrate	sub
	head	calyptra
	syl	ca+lyp+trate
	pron	<k*1liptrAt>
	pos	adj.
calyptrogen	ety	C19: from #7calyptra+ -#7gen 
calyptrogen	0.
	syl	ca+lyp+tro+gen
	pron	<k*1liptr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of rapidly dividing cells at the tip of a plant root, from which the root cap is formed. It occurs in grasses and many other plants.
calyx	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek kalux shell, from kaluptein to cover, hide
calyxes	infl
	head	calyx
	or	calyces
	syl	ca+lyx:es
	pron	<1k@li2sEz>, <1kAli->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calyces	infl
	head	calyx
	or	calyxes
	syl	cal:y+ces
	pron	<1k@li2sEz>, <1kAli->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
calyx	1.
	syl	ca+lyx
	pron	<1kAliks>, <1k@liks>
	pos	n.
	def	the sepals of a flower collectively, forming the outer floral envelope that protects the developing flower bud. Compare {corolla}.
calyx	2.
	syl	ca+lyx
	pron	<1kAliks>, <1k@liks>
	pos	n.
	def	any cup-shaped cavity or structure, esp. any of the divisions of the human kidney ({renal calyx}) that form the renal pelvis.
calycate	sub
	head	calyx
	syl	cal:y+cate
	pron	<1k@li?!2kAt>
	pos	adj.
cam	0.
	syl	cam
	pron	<k@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotating cylinder with an irregular profile, attached to a revolving shaft to give a reciprocating motion to a part in contact with it.
Cam	0.
	syl	Cam
	pron	<k@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E England, in Cambridgeshire, flowing through Cambridge to the River Ouse. Length: about 64 km (40 miles).
Camaguey	0.
	syl	Ca+ma+g*"uey
	pron	<1k@m*2gwA>, Spanish <2kama1$GwAj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Cuba. Pop.: 197720 (1970).
camail	0.
	syl	ca+mail
	pron	<1k@mAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Armour.
	def	a head, cheek, chin, and neck covering of mail worn with and laced to the basinet.
camaraderie	ety	C19: from French, from camarade #7comrade 
camaraderie	0.
	syl	ca+ma+ra+de:rie
	pron	<2k@m*1ra:d*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit of familiarity and trust existing between friends.
camarilla	ety	C19: from Spanish: literally: a little room
camarilla	0.
	syl	cam:a+ril+la
	pron	<2k@m*1ril*>, Spanish <2kama1ri$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of confidential advisers, esp. formerly, to the Spanish kings; cabal.
camass	ety	C19: from Chinook Jargon kamass, from Nootka chamas sweet
camas	alt
	head	camass
	or	camass
	syl	cam+as
	pron	<1k@m@s>
	pos	n.
camass	1.
	or	camas
	syl	cam+ass
	pron	<1k@m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {quamash}. any of several North American plants of the liliaceous genus esp. which has a cluster of blue or white flowers and a sweet edible bulb.
death camass	2.
	head	camass
	syl	death camass.
	def	any liliaceous plant of the genus (or , of the western U.S., that is poisonous to livestock, esp. sheep.
Camb	0.
	syl	Camb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cambridge.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Cambay
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Cambay	0.
	syl	Cam+bay
	pron	<k@m1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Arabian Sea on the W coast of India, southeast of the Kathiawar Peninsula.
camber	ety	C17: from Old French (northern dialect) cambre curved, from Latin camurus; related to camera #7chamber 
camber	1.
	syl	cam+ber
	pron	<1k@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight upward curve to the centre of the surface of a road, ship's deck, etc.
camber	2.
	syl	cam+ber
	pron	<1k@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {bank} %2 (sense 7).}
camber	3.
	syl	cam+ber
	pron	<1k@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward inclination of the front wheels of a road vehicle so that they are slightly closer together at the bottom than at the top.
camber	4.
	syl	cam+ber
	pron	<1k@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hog}. a small arching curve of a beam or girder provided to lessen deflection and improve appearance.
camber	5.
	syl	cam+ber
	pron	<1k@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the curvature of an aerofoil section from the leading edge to the trailing edge.
camber	6.
	syl	cam+ber
	pron	<1k@mb*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed with a surface that curves upwards to its centre.
Camberwell beauty	0.
	syl	Cam+ber+well beau+ty
	pron	<1k@mb*2wel>, <-w*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a nymphalid butterfly, of temperate regions, having dark purple wings with cream-yellow borders. U.S. name: {mourning cloak}.
cambist	ety	C19: from French cambiste, from Italian cambista, from cambio (money) ex?!change
cambist	1.
	syl	cam+bist
	pron	<1k@mbist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	a dealer or expert in foreign exchange.
cambist	2.
	syl	cam+bist
	pron	<1k@mbist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	a manual of currency exchange rates and similar equivalents of weights and measures.
cambistry	sub
	head	cambist
	syl	cam+bist+ry
	pos	n.
cambium	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin: exchange, from Late Latin cambi*_are to exchange, barter
cambiums	infl
	head	cambium
	or	cambia
	syl	cam+bi:ums
	pron	<-bi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cambia	infl
	head	cambium
	or	cambiums
	syl	cam+bi:a
	pron	<-bi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cambium	0.
	syl	cam+bi:um
	pron	<1k@mbi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a meristem that increases the girth of stems and roots by producing additional xylem and phloem. See also {cork cambium}.
cambial	sub
	head	cambium
	syl	cam+bi:al
	pos	adj.
Cambodia	0.
	syl	Cam+bo+di:a
	pron	<k@m1b*udi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in SE Asia: became part of French Indochina in 1887; declared independence in 1949; was a republic from 1970 until 1975, when five years of civil war ended with the victory of the Khmers Rouges; contains the central plains of the Mekong River, with the Cardamom Mountains in the southwest. Language: Khmer. Currency: riel. Capital: Phnom Penh. Pop.: 8110000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 181035 sq. km (69898 sq. miles). Official name (since 1976): {Kampuchea}. &- {Cam+#!bo+di@.an}
camboose	0.
	syl	cam+boose
	pron	<k@m1bu:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in Canada
	def	a cabin used by lumbermen.
Camborne-Redruth	0.
	syl	Cam:borne-Red:ruth
	pron	<1k@mbc:n> <1red2ru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW England, in Cornwall: formed in 1934 by the amalgamation of neighbouring towns. Pop.: 42029 (1971).
Cambrai	0.
	syl	Cam+brai
	pron	French <k?~a1bre>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE France: textile industry. Pop.: 41109 (1975).
cambrel	0.
	syl	cam+brel
	pron	<1k@mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {gambrel}.
Cambria	0.
	syl	Cam+bri:a
	pron	<1k@mbri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Medieval Latin name for {Wales}.
Cambrian	1.
	syl	Cam+bri:an
	pron	<1k@mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the first 100 million years of the Palaeozoic era, during which marine invertebrates, esp. trilobites, flourished.
Cambrian	2.
	syl	Cam+bri:an
	pron	<1k@mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Wales. {~}
the	3.
	head	Cambrian
	syl	the.
	def	the Cambrian period or rock system.
Cambrian	4.
	syl	Cam+bri:an
	pron	<1k@mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Welshman.
Cambrian Mountains	0.
	syl	Cam+bri:an Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in Wales, extending from S Dyfed to Clwyd. Highest peak: Aran Fawddwy 891 m (2970 ft.).
cambric	ety	C16: from Flemish Kamerijk, C#7ambrai 
cambric	0.
	syl	cam+bric
	pron	<1kAmbrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine white linen or cotton fabric.
Cambridge	1.
	syl	Cam+bridge
	pron	<1kAmbriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E England, adminis?!trative centre of Cambridgeshire, on the River Cam: centred around the university, founded in the 12th century. Pop.: 98519 (1971). Medieval Latin name: {Cantabrigia}.
Cambridge	2.
	syl	Cam+bridge
	pron	<1kAmbriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Cambridgeshire}.
Cambridge	3.
	syl	Cam+bridge
	pron	<1kAmbriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Massachusetts: educational centre, with Harvard University (1636) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Pop.: 100361 (1970).
Cambridge blue	1.a.
	syl	Cam+bridge blue
	pos	n.
	def	a lightish blue colour.
Cambridge blue	1.b.
	syl	Cam+bridge blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Cambridge-blue scarf.
Cambridge blue	2.
	syl	Cam+bridge blue
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been awarded a blue from Cambridge University.
Cambridgeshire	0.
	syl	Cam+bridge+shire
	pron	<1kAmbriJ2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of E England, in East Anglia: includes the former counties of the Isle of Ely and Huntingdon and lies largely in the Fens. Adminis?!trative centre: Cambridge. Pop.: 563000 (1976 est.). Area: 3496 sq. km (1350 sq. miles).
Cambs	0.
	syl	Cambs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cambridgeshire.
Cambyses	0.
	syl	Cam:by:ses
	pron	<k@m1bIsEz>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??522 #7b.c., king of Persia (529-522 #7b.c.) , who conquered Egypt (525); son of Cyrus the Great.
Camden	H1.1.
	syl	Cam+den
	pron	<1k@md*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of N Greater London. Pop.: 185800 (1976 est.).
Camden	H1.2.
	syl	Cam+den
	pron	<1k@md*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW New Jersey, on the Delaware River opposite Philadelphia. Pop.: 100171 (1973 est.).
William	infl
	head	Camden
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Camden	H2.0.
	syl	Cam:den
	pron	<1k@md*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1551-1623, English antiquary and historian; author of (1586).
came	H1.0.
	syl	came
	pron	<kAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {come}.
came	ety	C17: of unknown origin
came	H2.0.
	syl	came
	pron	<kAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a grooved strip of lead used to join pieces of glass in a stained-glass window or a leaded light.
camel	ety	Old English, from Latin cam*_elus, from Greek kam*_elos, of Semitic origin; related to Arabic jamal 
camel	1.
	syl	cam+el
	pron	<1k@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two cud-chewing artiodactyl mammals of the genus (see {Arabian camel, Bactrian camel}) : family They are adapted for surviving long periods without food or water in desert regions, esp. by using humps on the back for storing fat.
camel	2.
	syl	cam+el
	pron	<1k@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a float attached to a vessel to increase its buoyancy. See also { {caisson} (sense 2).}
camel	3.
	syl	cam+el
	pron	<1k@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a raft or float used as a fender between a vessel and a wharf.
camel	4.a.
	syl	cam+el
	pron	<1k@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fawn colour.
camel	4.b.
	syl	cam+el
	pron	<1k@m*l>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a camel dress.
cameleer	0.
	syl	cam+el+eer
	pron	<2k@mi1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a camel-driver.
camellia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Georg Josef Kamel (1661-1706), Moravian Jesuit missionary, who introduced it to Europe
camellia	0.
	syl	ca+mel+li:a
	pron	<k*1mEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental shrub of the Asian genus esp. having glossy evergreen leaves and showy roselike flowers, usually white, pink or red in colour: family Also called: {japonica}.
camelopard	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cam*_elopardus, from Greek kam*_elopardalis, from kam*_elos #7camel+ pardalis #7leopard, because the giraffe was thought to have a head like a camel's and spots like a leopard's
camelopard	0.
	syl	ca+mel:o+pard
	pron	<1k@mil*2pa:d>, <k*1mel->
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {giraffe}.
Camelopardalis	alt
	head	Camelopardus
	or	Camelopardus
	syl	Ca+mel:o+par+da+lis
	pron	<k*2mel*1pa:d*lis>
	pos	n.
Camelopardi	infl
	head	Camelopardus
	syl	Ca+mel:o+par+di
	pron	<k*2mel*?!1pa:dI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Camelopardus	0.
	or	Camelopardalis
	syl	Ca+mel:o+par+dus
	pron	<k*2mel*1pa:d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	or {Ca+mel@.o+par+da+lis} (k$$@!m$el$$#!p$a$:d$$l$Is). a faint extensive constellation in the N hemisphere close to Ursa Major and Cassiopeia.
Camelot	0.
	syl	Cam+e:lot
	pron	<1k@mi2lot>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the English town where King Arthur's palace and court were situated.
camelhair	alt
	head	camel's hair
	or	camel's hair
	syl	cam:el+hair
	pos	n.
camel's hair	1.
	or	camelhair
	syl	cam+el's hair
	pos	n.
	def	the hair of a camel, used in rugs, etc., or woven into cloth.
camel's hair	2.a.
	or	camelhair
	syl	cam+el's hair
	pos	n.
	def	soft cloth made of this hair or a mixture containing it, usually tan in colour.
camel's hair	2.b.
	or	camelhair
	syl	cam+el's hair
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a camelhair coat.
camel's hair	3.
	or	camelhair
	syl	cam+el's hair
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a painter's brush
	def	made from the tail hairs of squirrels.
Camembert	ety	French, from Camembert, a village in Normandy where it originated
Camembert	0.
	syl	Cam+em+bert
	pron	<1k@m*m2be*>, French <kam?~a1be:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich soft creamy cheese.
Camenae	0.
	syl	Ca+me:nae
	pron	<k*1mEnE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	a group of nymphs originally associated with a sacred spring in Rome, later identified with the Greek Muses.
cameo	ety	C15: from Italian cammeo, of uncertain origin
cameos	infl
	head	cameo
	syl	cam:e:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cameo	1.a.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a medallion, as on a brooch or ring, with a profile head carved in relief.
cameo	1.b.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cameo necklace.
cameo	2.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an engraving upon a gem or other stone of at least two differently coloured layers, such as sardonyx, so carved that the background is of a different colour from the raised design.
cameo	3.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone with such an engraving.
cameo	4.a.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a single and often brief dramatic scene played by a well-known actor or actress in a film or television play.
cameo	4.b.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cameo performance.
cameo	5.a.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a short literary work or dramatic sketch.
cameo	5.b.
	syl	cam:e:o
	pron	<1k@mi2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cameo sketch.
cameo ware	0.
	syl	cam:e:o ware
	pos	n.
	def	jasper ware with applied decoration of classical motifs, resembling a cameo.
camera	ety	C18: from Latin: vault, from Greek kamara 
camera	1.
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<1k@m*r*>, <1k@mr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical device consisting of a lens system set in a light-proof construction inside which a light-sensitive film or plate can be positioned. See also {cine camera}.
camera	2.
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<1k@m*r*>, <1k@mr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Television.
	def	the equipment used to convert the optical image of a scene being televised into the corresponding electrical signals.
camera	3.
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<1k@m*r*>, <1k@mr*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {camera obscura}.
camerae	infl
	head	camera
	syl	cam+er:ae
	pron	<-*2ri:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
camera	4.
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<-*2ri:>
	pos	n.
	def	a judge's private room.
camera	5.a.
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<1k@m*r*>, <1k@mr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	relating to a hearing from which members of the public are excluded.
camera	5.b.
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<1k@m*r*>, <1k@mr*>
	pos	n.
	def	in private.
on camera	6.
	head	camera
	syl	on camera.
	usage	esp. of an actor
	def	being filmed.
cameral	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin camer*_alis; see #7camera 
cameral	0.
	syl	cam+er+al
	pron	<1k@m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a judicial or legislative chamber.
camera lucida	ety	New Latin: light chamber
camera lucida	0.
	syl	cam+er:a lu+ci+da
	pron	<1lu:sid*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument attached to a microscope, etc. to enable an observer to view simultaneously the image and a drawing surface to facilitate the sketching of the image.
cameramen	infl
	head	cameraman
	syl	cam:er:a+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cameraman	0.
	syl	cam:er:a+man
	pron	<1k@m*r*2m@n>, <1k@mr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates a film or television camera.
camera obscura	ety	New Latin: dark chamber
camera obscura	0.
	syl	cam+er:a ob+scu+ra
	pron	<ob1skju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a darkened chamber or small building in which images of outside objects are projected onto a flat surface by a convex lens in an aperture. Sometimes shortened to {camera}.
camera-ready copy	0.
	syl	cam:er:a-read:y cop:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	type matter ready to be photographed for plate-making without further alteration. Also called (in the U.S.): {mechanical}.
camera-shy	0.
	syl	cam:er:a-shy
	pos	adj.
	def	having an aversion to being photographed or filmed.
cam'era stylo	ety	French, literally: camera stylograph
cam'era stylo	0.
	syl	ca+m*'e+ra sty+lo
	qual	French
	def	kamera sti#!lo) the use of the camera as a means of personal expression, especially as practised by some directors of the New Wave.
camera tube	0.
	syl	cam+er:a tube
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a television camera that converts an optical image into electrical signals of video frequency. See also {image orthicon, vidicon, plumbicon, iconoscope}.
camerlengo	ety	C17: from Italian camerlingo, of Germanic origin; compare #7chamberlain 
camerlingo	alt
	head	camerlengo
	or	camerlengo
	syl	cam+er+lin+go
	pron	<2k@m*1liGg*u>
	pos	n.
camerlengos	infl
	head	camerlengo
	syl	cam+er+len+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
camerlengo	0.
	or	camerlingo
	syl	cam+er+len+go
	pron	<2k@m*1leGg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a cardinal who acts as the pope's financial secretary and the papal treasurer.
Cameroon	1.
	syl	Cam+e:roon
	pron	<2k@m*1ru:n>, <1k@m*2ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: became a German colony in 1884; divided in 1919 into the {Cameroons} (administered by Britain) and {Cameroun} (administered by France); Cameroun and the S part of the Cameroons formed a republic in 1961 (the N part joined Nigeria). Official languages: French and English. Religions: Christian, Muslim, and animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Yaound*'e. Pop.: 6398000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 475500 sq. km (183591 sq. miles). French name: {Cameroun}.
Cameroon	2.
	syl	Cam+e:roon
	pron	<2k@m*1ru:n>, <1k@m*2ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an active volcano in W Cameroon: the highest peak on the West African coast. Height: 4070 m (13352 ft.).
Cameroun	0.
	syl	Came+roun
	pron	<kam1run>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Cameroon}.
camiknickers	0.
	syl	cam:i+knick+ers
	pron	<1k@mi2nik*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	formerly
	def	women's knickers attached to a camisole top. Short form: {camiknicks}.
camion	ety	C19: from French, of obscure origin
camion	0.
	syl	cam:i+on
	pron	<1k@mi*n>, French <ka1mj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a lorry, or, esp. formerly, a large dray.
camisado	ety	C16: from obsolete Spanish camisada, literally: an attack in one's shirt (worn over the armour as identification), from camisa shirt
camisade	alt
	head	camisado
	or	camisado
	syl	cam:i+sade
	pron	<2k@mi1sAd>
	pos	n.
camisados	infl
	head	camisado
	or	camisades
	syl	cam:i+sa+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
camisades	infl
	head	camisado
	or	camisados
	syl	cam:i+sades.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
camisado	0.
	or	camisade
	syl	cam:i+sa+do
	pron	<2k@mi1sa:d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an attack made under cover of darkness.
camise	ety	C19: from Arabic qam*_is, from Late Latin cam*_isia 
camise	0.
	syl	ca+mise
	pron	<k*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose light shirt, smock, or tunic originally worn in the Middle Ages.
camisole	ety	C19: from French, from Proven*,cal camisola, from camisa shirt, from Late Latin cam*_isia 
camisole	1.
	syl	cam:i+sole
	pron	<1k@mi2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's underbodice with shoulder straps, originally designed as a cover for a corset.
camisole	2.
	syl	cam:i+sole
	pron	<1k@mi2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's dressing jacket or short neglig*'ee.
camisole	3.
	syl	cam:i+sole
	pron	<1k@mi2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	resembling a camisole (the underbodice), as in fitting snugly around the bust and having a straight neckline.
	exam	1	a camisole slip;
	exam	2	a camisole top.
camlet	ety	C14: from Old French camelot, perhaps from Arabic hamlat plush fabric
camlet	1.
	syl	cam+let
	pron	<1k@mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough waterproof cloth.
camlet	2.
	syl	cam+let
	pron	<1k@mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment or garments made from such cloth.
camlet	3.
	syl	cam+let
	pron	<1k@mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft woollen fabric used in medieval Asia.
Camoes	alt
	head	Camoens
	or	Camoens
	syl	Ca:m*~oes
	pron	Portuguese <ka1m*~ojS>
	pos	n.
Luis Vaz de	infl
	head	Camoens
	syl	Luis Vaz de
	pron	<lwiS> <vaS> <d*>
	pos	n.
Camoens	0.
	or	Camoes
	syl	Cam:o:*"ens
	pron	<1k@m*u2ens>
	pos	n.
	def	1524-80, Portuguese epic poet; author of (1572).
camomile	ety	C14: from Old French camomille, from Medieval Latin chamomilla, from Greek khamaim*_elon, literally, earth-apple (referring to the apple-like scent of the flowers)
chamomile	alt
	head	camomile
	or	camomile
	syl	cham:o+mile
	pron	<1k@m*2mIl>
	pos	n.
camomile	1.
	or	chamomile
	syl	cam:o+mile
	pron	<1k@m*2mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any aromatic plant of the Eurasian genus esp. whose finely dissected leaves and daisy-like flowers are used medici?!nally: family (composites).
camomile	2.
	or	chamomile
	syl	cam:o+mile
	pron	<1k@m*2mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the related genus esp. ({German} or {wild camomile}) .
camomile tea	3.
	head	camomile
	syl	camomile tea.
	def	a medicinal beverage made from the fragrant leaves and flowers of any of these plants.
camoodi	ety	C19: from an American Indian language of Guyana
camoodi	0.
	syl	ca+moo+di
	pron	<k@1mu:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a Caribbean name for {anaconda}.
Camorra	ety	C19: from Italian, probably from Spanish: quarrel
Camorra	1.
	syl	Ca+mor+ra
	pron	<k*1mor*>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret society organized in about 1820 in Naples, which thrived on blackmail and extortion.
Camorra	2.
	syl	Ca+mor+ra
	pron	<k*1mor*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar clandestine group.
camouflage	ety	C20: from French, from camoufler, from Italian camuffare to disguise, deceive, of uncertain origin
camouflage	1.
	syl	cam:ou+flage
	pron	<1k@m*2fla:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the exploitation of natural surroundings or artificial aids to conceal or disguise the presence of military units, equipment, etc.
camouflage	2.
	syl	cam:ou+flage
	pron	<1k@m*2fla:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the means by which animals escape the notice of predators, usually because of a resemblance to their surroundings: includes cryptic and apatetic coloration.
camouflage	3.
	syl	cam:ou+flage
	pron	<1k@m*2fla:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or expedient designed to conceal or deceive.
camouflage	4.
	syl	cam:ou+flage
	pron	<1k@m*2fla:Z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal by camouflage.
camp	ety	C16: from Old French, ultimately from Latin campus field
camp	H1.1.a.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where tents, cabins, or other temporary structures are erected for the use of military troops, for training soldiers, etc.
camp	H1.1.b.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a camp fire.
camp	H1.2.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the military life.
camp	H1.3.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	tents, cabins, etc., used as temporary lodgings by a group of travellers, holidaymakers, Scouts, gipsies, etc.
camp	H1.4.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of people living in such lodgings.
camp	H1.5.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a group support?!ing a given doctrine or theory.
	exam	1	the socialist camp.
camp	H1.6.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	suitable for use in temporary quarters, on holiday, etc., esp. by being portable and easy to set up.
	exam	1	a camp bed;
	exam	2	a camp chair.
camp	H1.7.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to establish or set up a camp.
camp	H1.8.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to live temporarily in or as if in a tent.
camp	H1.9.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in a camp.
camping	sub
	head	camp
	syl	camp+ing
	pos	n.
camp	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
camp	H2.1.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	effeminate; affected in mannerisms, dress, etc.
camp	H2.2.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	homosexual.
camp	H2.3.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	consciously artificial, exaggerated, vulgar, or mannered; self-parodying, esp. when in dubious taste. {~}
camp	H2.4.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to perform or invest with a camp quality.
camp	H2.5.a.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to seek to focus attention on oneself by making an ostentatious display, overacting, etc.
camp	H2.5.b.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to flaunt one's homosexuality.
camp	H2.6.
	syl	camp
	pron	<k@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a camp quality, style, etc.
campagna	0.
	syl	cam+pa+gna
	pron	<k@m1pa:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {champaign} (sense 1).}
Campagna	0.
	syl	Cam+pa+gna
	pron	<k@m1pa:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-lying plain surrounding Rome, Italy: once fertile, it deteriorated to malarial marshes; recently reclaimed. Area: about 2000 sq. km (800 sq. miles). Also called: {Cam+pa+gna di Ro@.ma}.
campaign	ety	C17: from French campagne open country, from Italian campagna, from Late Latin camp*_ania, from Latin campus field
campaign	1.
	syl	cam+paign
	pron	<k@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of coordinated activities, such as public speaking and demonstrating, designed to achieve a social, political, or commercial goal.
	exam	1	a presidential campaign;
	exam	2	an advertising campaign.
campaign	2.
	syl	cam+paign
	pron	<k@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a number of complementary operations aimed at achieving a single objective, usually constrained by time or geographic area.
campaign	3.
	syl	cam+paign
	pron	<k@m1pAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to conduct, serve in, or go on a campaign.
campaigner	sub
	head	campaign
	syl	cam+1paign+er
	pos	n.
Campania	0.
	syl	Cam+pa+ni:a
	pron	<k@m1pAni*>, Italian <kam1pa$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW Italy: includes the islands of Capri and Ischia. Chief town: Naples. Pop.: 5054822 (1971). Area: 13595 sq. km (5248 sq. miles).
campanile	ety	C17: from Italian, from campana bell
campanile	0.
	syl	cam+pa+ni+le
	pron	<2k@mp*1nEli>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Italy
	def	a bell tower, not usually attached to another building. Compare {belfry}.
campanology	ety	C19: from New Latin camp*_anologia, from Late Latin camp*_ana bell &- cam+pa+no+log@.i+cal (@!k@amp$$n$$?!#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) adj. ?- @!cam+pa+#!nol@.o+gist or @!cam+pa+#!nol@.o+ger n.
campanology	0.
	syl	cam+pa+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2k@mp*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or skill of ringing bells musically.
campanula	ety	C17: from New Latin: a little bell, from Late Latin camp*_ana bell; see #7campanile 
campanula	0.
	syl	cam+pan:u+la
	pron	<k@m1p@njul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate plant of the campanulaceous genus typically having blue or white bell-shaped flowers. Also called: {bellflower. See also Canterbury bell, harebell}.
campanulaceous	0.
	syl	cam+pan:u+la+ceous
	pron	<k*m2p@nju1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of temperate and subtropical plants, including the campanulas, having bell-shaped nodding flowers.
campanulate	ety	C17: from New Latin campanul*_atus; see #7campanula 
campanulate	0.
	syl	cam+pan:u+late
	pron	<k@m1p@njulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of flower corollas
	def	shaped like a bell.
Campbell	1.
	syl	Camp:bell
	pron	<1k@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Col@.in}, Baron Clyde. 1792-1863, British field marshal, who led the relief of Lucknow (1857) and suppressed the Indian Mutiny (1857-58).
Donald	2.
	head	Campbell
	syl	Don:ald.
	def	1921-67, English water speed record-holder.
Campbell	3.
	syl	Camp:bell
	pron	<1k@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, Sir {Mal@.colm}. 1885-1948, English racing driver and land speed record-holder.
Campbell	4.
	syl	Camp:bell
	pron	<1k@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Mrs. {Pat@.rick}. original name 1865-1940, English actress.
Roy	5.
	head	Campbell
	syl	Roy.
	def	1901-57, South African poet. His poetry is often satirical and includes (1924).
Thomas	6.
	head	Campbell
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1777-1844, Scottish poet and critic, noted particularly for his war poems and
Campbell-Bannerman	0.
	syl	Camp:bell-Ban:ner:man
	pron	<1k@mbL> <1b@n*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}. 1836-1908, British statesman and leader of the Liberal Party (1899-1908); prime minister (1905-8), who granted self-government to the Transvaal and the Orange River Colony.
Campbell-Stokes recorder	0.
	syl	Camp:bell-Stokes re+cord+er
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording hours of sunshine per day, consisting of a solid glass sphere that focuses rays of sunlight onto a light-sensitive card on which a line is traced.
Campeche	1.
	syl	Cam+pe:che
	pron	Spanish <kam1pACA>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Mexico, on the SW of the Yucat*'an peninsula: forestry and fishing. Capital: Campeche. Pop.: 251556 (1970). Area: 56114 sq. km (21666 sq. miles).
Campeche	2.
	syl	Cam+pe:che
	pron	Spanish <kam1pACA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Mexico, capital of Campeche state. Pop.: 81147 (1970).
Bay of	3.
	head	Campeche
	syl	Bay of.
	def	the SW part of the Gulf of Mexico. Also called: {Gulf of Cam+pe@.che}.
camper	1.
	syl	camp+er
	pron	<1k@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives or temporarily stays in a tent, cabin, etc.
camper	2.
	syl	camp+er
	pron	<1k@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a vehicle equipped for camping out.
campestral	ety	C18: from Latin campester, from campus field
campestral	0.
	syl	cam+pes+tral
	pron	<k@m1pestr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to open fields or country.
camp follower	1.
	syl	camp fol+low+er
	pos	n.
	def	any civilian, esp. a prostitute, who unofficially provides services to military personnel.
camp follower	2.
	syl	camp fol+low+er
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmember who is sympathetic to a particular group, theory, etc.
camphene	ety	C19: from #7camph (#7or) + -#7ene 
camphene	0.
	syl	cam+phene
	pron	<1k@mfEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline insoluble optically active terpene derived from pinene and present in many essential oils. Formula: C\1\0H\1\6.
camphire	0.
	syl	cam+phire
	pron	<1k@mfI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for { {henna} (senses 1, 2)}.
camphor	ety	C15: from Old French camphre, from Medieval Latin camphora, from Arabic k*_af*_ur, from Malay k*_ap*_ur chalk; related to Khmer k*_ap*_or camphor
camphor	0.
	syl	cam+phor
	pron	<1k@mf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish crystalline aromatic terpene ketone obtained from the wood of the camphor tree or made from pinene: used in the manufacture of celluloid and in medicine as a liniment and treatment for colds. Formula: C\1\0H\1\6O.
camphoric	sub
	head	camphor
	syl	cam+phor+ic
	pron	<k@m1forik>
	pos	adj.
camphorate	0.
	syl	cam+pho+rate
	pron	<1k@mf*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply, treat with, or impregnate with camphor.
camphorated oil	0.
	syl	cam+pho+rat+ed oil
	pos	n.
	def	a liniment consisting of camphor and peanut oil, used as a counterirritant.
camphor ball	0.
	syl	cam+phor ball
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {mothball} (sense 1).}
camphor ice	0.
	syl	cam+phor ice
	pos	n.
	def	an ointment consisting of camphor, white wax, spermaceti, and castor oil, used to treat skin ailments, esp. chapped skin.
camphor tree	1.
	syl	cam+phor tree
	pos	n.
	def	a lauraceous evergreen E Asian tree, whose aromatic wood yields camphor.
camphor tree	2.
	syl	cam+phor tree
	pos	n.
	def	any similar tree, such as the dipterocarpaceous tree of Borneo.
Campina Grande	0.
	syl	Cam+pi+na Gran+de
	pron	Portuguese <k*m1pina> <1gr*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Brazil, in E Para*'iba state. Pop.: 163206 (1970).
Campinas	0.
	syl	Cam+pi+nas
	pron	<k@m1pEn*s>, Portuguese <k*m1pinas>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, in S?~ao Paulo state: centre of a rich agricultural region, producing esp. coffee. Pop.: 328629 (1970).
camping ground	0.
	syl	camp+ing ground
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {camp site}.
campion	ety	C16: probably from campion, obsolete variant of #7champion, perhaps so called because originally applied to Lychnis coronaria, the leaves of which were used to crown athletic champions
campion	0.
	syl	cam+pi+on
	pron	<1k@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various caryophyllaceous plants of the genera and having red, pink, or white flowers. See also {bladder campion}.
Edmund	1.
	head	Campion
	syl	Ed:mund.
	def	1540-81, English Jesuit martyr. He joined the Jesuits in 1573 and returned to England (1580) as a missionary. He was charged with treason and hanged.
Thomas	2.
	head	Campion
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1567-1620, English poet and musician, noted particularly for his songs for the lute.
camp meeting	0.
	syl	camp meet+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a religious meeting held in a large tent or outdoors, often lasting several days.
campo	ety	American Spanish, from Latin campus 
campos	infl
	head	campo
	syl	cam+pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
campo	0.
	syl	cam+po
	pron	<1k@mp*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	level or undulating savanna country, esp. in the uplands of Brazil.
Campobello	0.
	syl	Cam+po+bel+lo
	pron	<2k@mp*1bel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Bay of Fundy, off the coast of SE Canada: part of New Brunswick province. Area: about 52 sq. km (20 sq. miles). Pop.: 1971 (1971).
Campo Formio	0.
	syl	Cam+po For+mio
	pron	Italian <1kampo> <1fcrmjo>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE Italy, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia: scene of the signing of a treaty in 1797 that ended the war between revolutionary France and Austria. Modern name: {Cam+po+for+mi+do} (@!kampo#!f@$rmido).
Campo Grande	0.
	syl	Cam+po Gran+de
	pron	Portuguese <1k*mpu> <1gr*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Brazil, capital of Mato Grosso do Sul state on the S*~ao Paulo-Corumb*'a railway: market town. Pop.: 130792 (1970).
camporee	ety	C20: from #7camp %1#7+ (#7jamb) #7oree 
camporee	0.
	syl	camp:o+ree
	pron	<2k@mp*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a local meeting or assembly of Scouts.
Campos	0.
	syl	Cam+pos
	pron	Portuguese <1k*mpuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Brazil, in E Rio de Janeiro state on the Para*'iba River. Pop.: 153310 (1970).
camp site	0.
	syl	camp site
	pos	n.
	def	an area on which holiday-makers may pitch a tent, etc. Also called: {camping site}.
campus	ety	C18: from Latin: field
campuses	infl
	head	campus
	syl	cam+pus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
campus	1.
	syl	cam+pus
	pron	<1k@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the grounds and buildings of a university.
campus	2.
	syl	cam+pus
	pron	<1k@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the outside area of a college, university, etc.
campus university	0.
	syl	cam+pus u:ni+ver+si:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a university in which the buildings, often including shops and caf*'es, are all on one site. Compare {redbrick}.
Cam Ranh	0.
	syl	Cam Ranh
	pron	<1k@m> <1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Vietnam: large natural harbour, in recent years used as a naval base by French, Japanese, and U.S. forces successively. Pop.: 104666 (1971).
camshaft	0.
	syl	cam+shaft
	pron	<1k@m2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft having one or more cams attached to it, esp. one used to operate the valves of an internal-combustion engine.
Albert	infl
	head	Camus
	syl	Al:bert
	pron	<al1be:r>
	pos	n.
Camus	0.
	syl	Ca:mus
	pron	French <ka1my>
	pos	n.
	def	1913-60, French novelist, dramatist, and essayist, noted for his pessimistic portrayal of man's condition of isolation in an absurd world: author of the novels (1942) and (1947), the plays (1945) and (1946), and the essays (1942) and (1951): Nobel prize for literature 1957.
camwood	ety	C20: perhaps from Temne
camwood	1.
	syl	cam+wood
	pron	<1k@m2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a W African leguminous tree, whose hard wood was formerly used in making a red dye.
camwood	2.
	syl	cam+wood
	pron	<1k@m2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree.
can	ety	Old English cunnan; related to Old Norse kunna, Old High German kunnan, Latin cogn*_oscere to know, Sanskrit j*_an*_ati he knows; see #7ken, uncouth #e Usage. See at may.
can	H1.1.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>, <unstressed> <k*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate ability, skill, or fitness to perform a task.
	exam	1	I can run a mile in under four minutes.
can	H1.2.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>, <unstressed> <k*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate permission or the right to something.
	exam	1	can I have a drink??
can	H1.3.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>, <unstressed> <k*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate knowl?!edge of how to do something.
	exam	1	he can speak three languages fluently.
can	H1.4.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>, <unstressed> <k*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate the possibility, opportunity, or likelihood.
	exam	1	my trainer says I can win the race if I really work hard.
can	ety	Old English canne; related to Old Norse, Old High German kanna, Irish gann, Swedish kana sled
can	H2.1.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a container, esp. for liquids, usually of thin sheet metal.
	exam	1	a petrol can;
	exam	2	milk can.
can	H2.2.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {tin} (metal container).
can	H2.3.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also {canful}. the contents of a can or the amount a can will hold.
can	H2.4.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {prison}.
can	H2.5.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {toilet} or {buttocks}.
can	H2.6.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Navy.
	def	a slang word for {destroyer}.
can	H2.7.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Naval slang.
	def	a depth charge.
can	H2.8.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow cylindrical metal container of varying size used for storing and handling film.
can of worms	9.
	head	can
	syl	can of worms.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a complicated problem.
can	H2.10.a.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a film, piece of music, etc.
	def	having been recorded, processed, edited, etc.
can	H2.10.b.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	arranged or agreed.
	exam	1	the contract is almost in the can.
carry the can	11.
	head	can
	syl	carry the can.
	def	See { {carry} (sense 36).} {~} {cans, can+ning, canned}.
can	H2.12.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	to put (food, etc.) into a can or cans; preserve in a can.
can	H2.13.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to dismiss from a job.
can	H2.14.
	syl	can
	pron	<k@n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to stop (doing something annoying or making an annoying noise) (esp. in the phrase {can it&}!) .
can	1.
	syl	can.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	canon.
can	2.
	syl	can.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	canto.
Can	1.
	syl	Can.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Canada.
Can	2.
	syl	Can.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Canadian.
Cana	0.
	syl	Ca:na
	pron	<1kAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the town in Galilee, north of Nazareth, where Jesus performed his first miracle by changing water into wine (John 2:1, 11).
Canaan	0.
	syl	Ca+naan
	pron	<1kAn*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region between the River Jordan and the Mediterranean, corresponding roughly to Palestine: the Promised Land of the Israelites.
Canaanite	1.
	syl	Ca+naan+ite
	pron	<1kAn*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Semitic people who occupied the land of Canaan before the Israelite conquest.
Canaanite	2.
	syl	Ca+naan+ite
	pron	<1kAn*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, belonging to the Canaanitic branch of the Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Canaanite	3.
	syl	Ca+naan+ite
	pron	<1kAn*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in later books of the Old Testament
	def	a merchant or trader (Job 40:30; Proverbs 31:24).
Canaanitic	1.
	syl	Ca+naan+it+ic
	pron	<2kAn*1nitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of ancient languages belonging to the Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family and including Canaanite, Phoenician, Ugaritic, and Hebrew.
Canaanitic	2.
	syl	Ca+naan+it+ic
	pron	<2kAn*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
Canad	0.
	syl	Canad.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Canadian.
Canada	0.
	syl	Can:a+da
	pron	<1k@n*d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a country in North America: the second largest country in the world; first permanent settlement made by the French at Quebec; ceded to Britain in 1763 after a series of colonial wars; established as the Dominion of Canada in 1867; member of the Commonwealth. It consists generally of sparsely inhabited tundra regions, rich in natural resources, in the north, the Rocky Mountains in the west, the Canadian Shield in the east, and vast central prairies; the bulk of the population is concentrated along the U.S. border and the Great Lakes in the south. Languages: English and French. Currency: Canadian dollar. Capital: Ottawa. Pop.: 22992604 (1976). Area: 9976185 sq. km (3851809 sq. miles).
Canada balsam	1.
	syl	Can:a+da bal+sam
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow transparent resin obtained from the balsam fir. Because its refractive index is similar to that of glass, it is used as an adhesive in optical devices and as a mounting medium for microscope specimens.
Canada balsam	2.
	syl	Can:a+da bal+sam
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {balsam fir}.
Canada goose	0.
	syl	Can:a+da goose
	pos	n.
	def	a large common greyish-brown North American goose, with a black neck and head and a white throat patch.
Canada lily	0.
	syl	Can:a+da lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	a lily, of NE North America, with small orange funnel-shaped nodding flowers. Also called: {meadow lily}.
Canada thistle	0.
	syl	Can:a+da this+tle
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {creeping thistle}.
Canadian	1.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an
	pron	<k*1nAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Canada or its people.
Canadian	2.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an
	pron	<k*1nAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Canada.
Canadian football	0.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an foot+ball
	pos	n.
	def	a game resembling American football, played on a grass pitch between two teams of 12 players.
Canadian French	1.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an French
	pos	n.
	def	the French language as spoken in Canada, esp. in Quebec. {~}
Canadian French	2.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an French
	pos	n.
	def	denoting this language or a French-speaking Canadian.
Canadianism	1.
	syl	Ca+na+di+an+ism
	pron	<k*1nAdi*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Canadian national character or spirit.
Canadianism	2.
	syl	Ca+na+di+an+ism
	pron	<k*1nAdi*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty to Canada, its political independ?!ence, culture, etc.
Canadianism	3.
	syl	Ca+na+di+an+ism
	pron	<k*1nAdi*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Canada, its people, or their culture.
Canadian pondweed	0.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an pond+weed
	pos	n.
	def	a North American aquatic plant, (or naturalized in Europe, having crowded dark green leaves: family It is used in aquariums.
Canadian River	0.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the southern U.S., rising in NE New Mexico and flowing east to the Arkansas River in E Oklahoma. Length: 1458 km (906 miles).
Canadian Shield	0.
	syl	Ca+na+di:an Shield
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	the wide area of Precambrian rock extending west from the Labrador coast to the basin of the Mackenzie and north from the Great Lakes to Hudson Bay and the Arctic: rich in minerals. Also called: {Laurentian Shield, Laurentian Plateau}. See { {shield} (sense 7).}
canaigre	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish
canaigre	0.
	syl	ca+nai+gre
	pron	<k*1nIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dock, of the southern U.S., the root of which yields a substance used in tanning.
canaille	ety	C17: from French, from Italian canaglia pack of dogs
canaille	0.
	syl	ca+naille
	pron	French. <ka1na:j>
	pos	n.
	def	the masses; mob; rabble.
canakin	0.
	syl	can:a+kin
	pron	<1k@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cannikin}.
canal	ety	C15 (in the sense: pipe, tube): from Latin can*_alis channel, waterpipe, from canna reed, #7cane 
canal	1.
	syl	ca+nal
	pron	<k*1n@l>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial waterway constructed for navigation, irrigation, water power, etc.
canal	2.
	syl	ca+nal
	pron	<k*1n@l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tubular passages or ducts.
	exam	1	the alimentary canal.
canal	3.
	syl	ca+nal
	pron	<k*1n@l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various elongated intercellular spaces in plants.
canal	4.
	syl	ca+nal
	pron	<k*1n@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	any of the indistinct surface features of Mars originally thought to be a network of channels but not seen on close-range photographs. They are caused by an optical illusion in which faint geological features appear to have a geometric structure.
canals	infl
	head	canal
	or	canals
	syl	ca+nals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
canalling	infl
	head	canal
	or	canaling
	syl	ca+nal+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
canalled	infl
	head	canal
	or	canaled
	syl	ca+nalled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
canaling	infl
	head	canal
	or	canalling
	syl	ca+nal+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
canaled	infl
	head	canal
	or	canalled
	syl	ca+naled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
canal	5.
	syl	ca+nal
	pron	<k*1n@l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dig a canal through.
canal	6.
	syl	ca+nal
	pron	<k*1n@l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide with a canal or canals.
canal boat	0.
	syl	ca+nal boat
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow boat used on canals, esp. for carrying freight.
Canaletto	0.
	syl	Can:a:let:to
	pron	Italian <2kana1lAtto>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1697-1768, Italian painter and etcher, noted particularly for his highly detailed paintings of cities, esp. Venice, which are marked by strong contrasts of light and shade.
canaliculus	ety	C16: from Latin: a little channel, from can*_alis #7canal 
canali	infl
	head	canaliculus
	syl	can:a+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canaliculus	0.
	syl	can:a+lic:u+lus
	pron	<2k@n*1likjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small channel, furrow, or groove, as in some bones and parts of plants.
canalicular	sub
	head	canaliculus
	syl	can:a+1lic:u+lar
	pron	<2k@n*1likjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
canaliculate	sub
	head	canaliculus
	or	canaliculated
	syl	can:a+lic:u+late
	pron	<2k@n*1likjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
canaliculated	sub
	head	canaliculus
	or	canaliculate
	syl	can:a+1lic:u+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
canalise	alt
	head	canalize
	or	canalize
	syl	can:a+lise
	pron	<1k@n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
canalize	1.
	or	canalise
	syl	can:a+lize
	pron	<1k@n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or convert into a canal or canals.
canalize	2.
	or	canalise
	syl	can:a+lize
	pron	<1k@n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a particular direction to or provide an outlet for; channel.
canalization	sub
	head	canalize
	or	canalisation
	syl	can:a+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
canalisation	sub
	head	canalize
	or	canalization
	syl	can:a+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
canal ray	0.
	syl	ca+nal ray
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a stream of positive ions produced in a discharge tube by boring small holes in the cathode.
Canal Zone	0.
	syl	Ca+nal Zone
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative region of the U.S., on the Isthmus of Panama around the Panama Canal: bordered on each side by the Republic of Panama which, under an agreement with the U.S. (1977), expects to gain full control of the Canal Zone by the year 2000. Area: 963 sq. km (372 sq. miles). Pop.: 44198 (1970). Also called: {Panama Canal Zone}.
canap'e	ety	C19: from French: sofa
canap'e	1.
	syl	can:a+p*'e
	pron	<1k@n*pi>, <-2pA>, French <kana1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of bread, toast, etc., spread with a savoury topping.
canap'e	2.
	syl	can:a+p*'e
	pron	<1k@n*pi>, <-2pA>, French <kana1pA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in French cabinetwork
	def	a sofa.
Canara	0.
	syl	Ca+na+ra
	pron	<k*1na:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kanara}.
canard	ety	C19: from French: a duck, hoax, from Old French caner to quack, of imitative origin
canard	1.
	syl	ca+nard
	pron	<k@1na:d>, French <ka1na:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a false report; rumour or hoax.
canard	2.
	syl	ca+nard
	pron	<k@1na:d>, French <ka1na:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft in which the tailplane is mounted in front of the wing.
Canarese	infl
	syl	Ca+na+rese
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Canarese	0.
	syl	Ca+na+rese
	pron	<2k@n*1rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kanarese}.
canary	ety	C16: from Old Spanish canario of or from the Canary Islands
canaries	infl
	head	canary
	syl	ca+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canary	1.
	syl	ca+nar:y
	pron	<k*1ne*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small finch, of the Canary Islands and Azores: a popular cage bird noted for its singing. Wild canaries are streaked yellow and brown, but most domestic breeds are pure yellow.
canary	2.
	syl	ca+nar:y
	pron	<k*1ne*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	See {canary yellow}.
canary creeper	0.
	syl	ca+nar:y creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing plant, similar to the nasturtium but with smaller yellow flowers and lobed leaves.
canary grass	1.
	syl	ca+nar:y grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses of the genus esp. that is native to Europe and N Africa and has straw-coloured seeds used as birdseed.
reed canary grass	2.
	head	canary grass
	syl	reed canary grass.
	def	a related plant, used as fodder throughout the N hemisphere.
Canaries	alt
	head	Canary Islands
	or	Canary Islands
	syl	Ca+nar:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Canary Islands	0.
	or	Canaries
	syl	Ca+nar:y Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of mountain?!ous islands in the Atlantic off the NW coast of Africa, forming the Spanish provinces of Las Palmas and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Pop.: 1170224 (1970).
canary seed	0.
	syl	ca+nar:y seed
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {birdseed}.
canary yellow	0.a.
	syl	ca+nar:y yel+low
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate yellow colour, sometimes with a greenish tinge.
canary yellow	0.b.
	syl	ca+nar:y yel+low
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	a canary-yellow car.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {canary}.
canasta	ety	C20: from Spanish: basket (because two packs, or a basketful, of cards are required), variant of canastro, from Latin canistrum; see #7canister 
canasta	1.
	syl	ca+nas+ta
	pron	<k*1n@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two to six players who seek to amass points by declaring sets of cards.
canasta	2.
	syl	ca+nas+ta
	pron	<k*1n@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {meld}. a declared set in this game, containing seven or more like cards, worth 500 points if the canasta is pure or 300 if wild (containing up to three jokers).
canaster	ety	C19: (meaning: rush basket in which tobacco was packed): from Spanish canastro; see #7canister 
canaster	0.
	syl	can+as+ter
	pron	<1k@n*st*>
	pos	n.
	def	coarsely broken dried tobacco leaves.
Cape	infl
	head	Canaveral
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Canaveral	0.
	syl	Ca+nav+er+al
	pron	<k*1n@v*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape on the E coast of Florida: site of the U.S. Air Force Missile Test Centre, from which the majority of U.S. space missions have been launched. Former name (1963-73): Cape {Kennedy}.
Canberra	0.
	syl	Can+ber+ra
	pron	<1k@nb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Australia, in Australian Capital Territory: founded in 1913 as a planned capital. Pop.: 189400 (1975 est.).
can buoy	0.
	syl	can buoy
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical unlighted buoy, painted black. Compare {nun buoy}.
canc	1.
	syl	canc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cancelled.
canc	2.
	syl	canc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cancellation.
cancan	ety	C19: from French, of uncertain origin
cancan	0.
	syl	can+can
	pron	<1k@n2k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-kicking dance performed by a female chorus, originating in the music halls of 19th-century Paris.
cancel	ety	C14: from Old French canceller, from Medieval Latin cancell*_are, from Late Latin: to strike out, make like a lattice, from Latin cancell*_i lattice, grating
cancels	infl
	head	cancel
	or	cancels
	syl	can+cels
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
cancelling	infl
	head	cancel
	or	canceling
	syl	can+cel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
cancelled	infl
	head	cancel
	or	canceled
	syl	can+celled
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
canceling	infl
	head	cancel
	or	cancelling
	syl	can+cel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
canceled	infl
	head	cancel
	or	cancelled
	syl	can+celed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
cancel	1.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to order (something already arranged, such as a meeting or event) to be postponed indefi?!nitely; call off.
cancel	2.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to revoke or annul.
	exam	1	the order for the new television set was cancelled.
cancel	3.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to delete (writing, numbers, etc.); cross out.
	exam	1	he cancelled his name and substituted hers.
cancel	4.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark (a cheque, postage stamp, ticket, etc.) with an official stamp or by a perforation to prevent further use.
cancel	5.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to counterbalance; make up for (a deficiency, etc.).
	exam	1	his generosity cancelled out his past unkindness.
cancel	6.a.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close (an account) by discharging any outstanding debts.
cancel	6.b.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Accounting.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to eliminate (a debit or credit) by making an offsetting entry on the opposite side of the account.
cancel	7.a.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eliminate (numbers, quantities, or terms) as common factors from both the numerator and denominator of a fraction or as equal terms from opposite sides of an equation.
cancel	7.b.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be able to be eliminated in this way.
cancel	8.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a new leaf or section of a book replacing a defective one, one containing errors, or one that has been omitted.
cancel	9.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {cancellation}.
cancel	10.
	syl	can+cel
	pron	<1k@nsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a U.S. word for { {natural} (sense 19a.).}
canceller	sub
	head	cancel
	or	canceler
	syl	can+cel+ler
	pos	n.
canceler	sub
	head	cancel
	or	canceller
	syl	can+cel+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cancellate	ety	C17: from Latin cancell*_are to make like a lattice; see #7cancel 
cancellous	infl
	head	cancellate
	or	cancellated
	syl	can+cel+lous
	pron	<1k@nsil*s>
	pos	adj.
cancellated	infl
	head	cancellate
	or	cancellous
	syl	can+cel+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
cancellate	1.
	syl	can+cel+late
	pron	<1k@nsi2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	having a spongy or porous internal structure.
	exam	1	cancellate bones.
cancellate	2.
	syl	can+cel+late
	pron	<1k@nsi2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	forming a network; reticulate.
	exam	1	a cancellate venation.
cancellation	1.
	syl	can+cel+la+tion
	pron	<2k@nsi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or an instance of cancelling.
cancellation	2.
	syl	can+cel+la+tion
	pron	<2k@nsi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been cancelled, such as a theatre ticket, esp. when it is available for another person to take.
	exam	1	we have a cancellation in the balcony.
cancellation	3.
	syl	can+cel+la+tion
	pron	<2k@nsi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the marks or perforation made by cancelling.
cancer	ety	C14: from Latin: crab, a creeping tumour; related to Greek karkinos crab, Sanskrit karkata 
cancer	1.
	syl	can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	any type of malignant growth or tumour, caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division: it may spread through the lymphatic system or blood stream to other parts of the body.
cancer	2.
	syl	can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition resulting from this.
cancer	3.
	syl	can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil influence that spreads dangerously.
cancerous	sub
	head	cancer
	syl	can+cer+ous
	pos	adj.
cancerously	sub
	head	cancer
	syl	can+cer+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
Cancri	infl
	head	Cancer
	syl	Can+cri
	pron	<1k@GkrE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Cancer	1.
	syl	Can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a small faint zodiacal constellation in the N hemi?!sphere, lying between Leo and Gemini on the ecliptic and containing the star cluster Praesepe.
Cancer	2.a.
	syl	Can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Crab}. the fourth sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800093 , having a cardinal water classification and ruled by the moon. The sun is in this sign between about June 21 and July 22.
Cancer	2.b.
	syl	Can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign.
Cancer	3.
	syl	Can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tropic of Cancer}. See { {tropic} (sense 1).}
Cancer	4.
	syl	Can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Cancer.
Cancer	5.
	syl	Can+cer
	pron	<1k@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b., 4): {Can+cer+i@.an} (k@an#!s$I$$r$I$$n).
cancer stick	0.
	syl	can+cer stick
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {cigarette}.
cancroid	1.
	syl	can+croid
	pron	<1k@Gkrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a cancerous growth.
cancroid	2.
	syl	can+croid
	pron	<1k@Gkrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a crab.
cancroid	3.
	syl	can+croid
	pron	<1k@Gkrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin cancer, esp. one of only moderate malignancy.
c  b	0.
	syl	c ?& b
	qual	Cricket. abbrev. for
	def	caught and bowled (by).
candela	ety	C20: from Latin: #7candle 
candela	0.
	syl	can+de+la
	pron	<k@n1dEl*>, <-1dAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of luminous intensity; the intensity, in a perpendicular direction, of a surface of 1/600000 square metre of a black body at the temperature of freezing platinum under a pressure of 101325 newtons per square metre. Symbol: cd Also called: {candle, standard candle}.
candelabrum	ety	C19: from Latin, from cand*_ela #7candle 
candelabra	alt
	head	candelabrum
	or	candelabrum
	syl	can+de+la+bra
	pron	<-br*>
	pos	n.
candelabra	infl
	head	candelabrum
	syl	can+de+la+bra
	pron	<-br*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candelabrums	infl
	head	candelabrum
	or	candelabras
	syl	can+de+la+brums
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candelabras	infl
	head	candelabrum
	or	candelabrums
	syl	can+de+la+bras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candelabrum	0.
	or	candelabra
	syl	can+de+la+brum
	pron	<2k@ndi1la:br*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large, branched table candle holder.
candent	ety	C16: from Latin cand*_ere to shine
candent	0.
	syl	can+dent
	pron	<1k@nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {incandescent}.
candescent	ety	C19: from Latin candescere, from cand*_ere to be white, shine
candescent	0.
	syl	can+des+cent
	pron	<k@n1desNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	glowing or starting to glow with heat.
candescence	sub
	head	candescent
	syl	can+1des+cence
	pos	n.
C  G	0.
	syl	C ?& G
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	City and Guilds.
Candia	0.
	syl	Can+dia
	pron	<1kandja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Ir*'aklion}.
candid	ety	C17: from Latin candidus white, from cand*_ere to be white
candid	1.
	syl	can+did
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	frank and outspoken.
	exam	1	he was candid about his dislike of our friends.
candid	2.
	syl	can+did
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without partiality; unbiased.
candid	3.
	syl	can+did
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unposed or informal.
	exam	1	a candid photograph.
candid	4.a.
	syl	can+did
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	white.
candid	4.b.
	syl	can+did
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	clear or pure.
candidly	sub
	head	candid
	syl	can+did+ly
	pos	adv.
candidness	sub
	head	candid
	syl	can+did+ness
	pos	n.
candidate	ety	C17: from Latin candid*_atus clothed in white (because the candidate wore a white toga), from candidus white
candidate	1.
	syl	can+di+date
	pron	<1k@ndi2dAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person seeking or nominated for election to a position of authority or honour or selection for a job, promotion, etc.
candidate	2.
	syl	can+di+date
	pron	<1k@ndi2dAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person taking an examination or test.
candidate	3.
	syl	can+di+date
	pron	<1k@ndi2dAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as suitable or likely for a particular fate or position.
	exam	1	this wine is a candidate for his cellar.
candidacy	sub
	head	candidate
	or	candidature
	syl	can+di+da+cy
	pron	<1k@ndid*si>
	pos	n.
candidature	sub
	head	candidate
	or	candidacy
	syl	can+di+da+ture
	pron	<1k@ndid*C*>
	pos	n.
candid camera	0.
	syl	can+did cam+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a small camera that may be used to take informal photographs of people, usually without their knowl?!edge.
candied	1.
	syl	can+died
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	impregnated or encrusted with or as if with sugar or syrup.
	exam	1	candied peel.
candied	2.
	syl	can+died
	pron	<1k@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sugar, honey, etc.
	def	crystallized.
Candiote	alt
	head	Candiot
	or	Candiot
	syl	Can+di+ote
	pron	<1k@ndi2*ut>
	pos	adj.
Candiot	1.
	or	Candiote
	syl	Can+di+ot
	pron	<1k@ndi2ot>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Candia (Ir*'aklion) or Crete; Cretan.
Candiot	2.
	or	Candiote
	syl	Can+di+ot
	pron	<1k@ndi2ot>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Crete; a Cretan.
candle	ety	Old English candel, from Latin cand*_ela, from cand*_ere to be white, glitter
candle	1.
	syl	can+dle
	pron	<1k@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical piece of wax, tallow, or other fatty substance surrounding a wick, which is burned to produce light.
candle	2.a.
	syl	can+dle
	pron	<1k@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	see {international candle}.
candle	2.b.
	syl	can+dle
	pron	<1k@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {candela}.
burn the candle at both ends	3.
	head	candle
	syl	burn the candle at both ends.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exhaust oneself, esp. by being up late enjoying oneself and getting up early to work.
not hold a candle to	4.
	head	candle
	syl	not hold a candle to.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be inferior or contemptible in comparison with.
	exam	1	your dog doesn't hold a candle to mine.
not worth the candle	5.
	head	candle
	syl	not worth the candle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not worth the price or trouble entailed (esp. in the phrase {the game's not worth the candle}) .
candle	6.
	syl	can+dle
	pron	<1k@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine (eggs) for freshness or the likelihood of being hatched by viewing them against a bright light.
candler	sub
	head	candle
	syl	can+dler
	pos	n.
candleberries	infl
	head	candleberry
	syl	can:dle+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candleberry	0.
	syl	can:dle+ber:ry
	pron	<1k@ndLb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wax myrtle}.
candlefish	infl
	or	candlefishes
	syl	can:dle+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candlefishes	infl
	head	candlefish
	or	candlefish
	syl	can:dle+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candlefish	0.
	syl	can:dle+fish
	pron	<1k@ndL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a salmonoid food fish, that occurs in the N Pacific and has oily flesh. Also called: {eulachon}.
candlelight	1.a.
	syl	can:dle+light
	pron	<1k@ndL2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the light from a candle or candles.
	exam	1	they ate by candlelight.
candlelight	1.b.
	syl	can:dle+light
	pron	<1k@ndL2lIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a candlelight dinner.
candlelight	2.
	syl	can:dle+light
	pron	<1k@ndL2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	dusk; evening.
Candlemas	0.
	syl	Can:dle+mas
	pron	<1k@ndLm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	Feb. 2, the Feast of the Purification of the Virgin Mary and the presentation of Christ in the Temple: the day on which the church candles are blessed. In Scotland it is one of the four quarter days.
candlenut	1.
	syl	can:dle+nut
	pron	<1k@ndL2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphorbiaceous tree, of tropical Asia and Polynesia.
candlenut	2.
	syl	can:dle+nut
	pron	<1k@ndL2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of this tree, which yields an oil used in paints and varnishes. In their native regions the nuts are strung together and burned as candles.
candlepin	0.
	syl	can:dle+pin
	pron	<1k@ndL2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bowling pin, as used in skittles, tenpin bowling, candlepins, etc.
candlepins	0.
	syl	can:dle+pins
	pron	<1k@ndL2pinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a type of bowling game, employing a smaller ball than tenpins, in which three balls are allowed to a frame and fallen pins are not removed from the alley.
candlepower	0.
	syl	can:dle+pow:er
	pron	<1k@ndL2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the luminous intensity of a source of light in a given direction: now expressed in candelas but formerly in terms of the international candle.
candleholder	alt
	head	candlestick
	or	candlestick
	syl	can:dle+hold:er
	pron	<1k@ndL?!2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
candlestick	0.
	or	candleholder
	syl	can:dle+stick
	pron	<1k@ndL2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a holder, usually ornamental, with a spike or socket for a candle.
candle-tree	0.
	syl	can:dle-tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wax myrtle}.
candlewick	1.
	syl	can:dle+wick
	pron	<1k@ndL2wik>
	pos	n.
	def	unbleached cotton or muslin into which loops of yarn are hooked and then cut to give a tufted pattern. It is used for bedspreads, dressing gowns, etc.
candlewick	2.
	syl	can:dle+wick
	pron	<1k@ndL2wik>
	pos	n.
	def	the wick of a candle.
candlewick	3.
	syl	can:dle+wick
	pron	<1k@ndL2wik>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	being or made of candlewick fabric.
candlewood	1.
	syl	can:dle+wood
	pron	<1k@ndL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the resinous wood of any of several trees, used for torches and candle substitutes.
candlewood	2.
	syl	can:dle+wood
	pron	<1k@ndL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub, such as ocotillo, that produces this wood.
candour	ety	C17: from Latin candor from cand*_ere to be white, shine
candor	alt
	head	candour
	or	candour
	syl	can+dor
	pron	<1k@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
candour	1.
	or	candor
	syl	can+dour
	pron	<1k@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being open and honest; frankness.
candour	2.
	or	candor
	syl	can+dour
	pron	<1k@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	fairness; impartiality.
candour	3.
	or	candor
	syl	can+dour
	pron	<1k@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	purity or brightness.
C  W	0.
	syl	C ?&+800100 W
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	country and western.
candy	ety	C18: from Old French sucre candi candied sugar, from Arabic qandi candied, from qand cane sugar, of Dravidian origin
candies	infl
	head	candy
	syl	can+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
candy	1.
	syl	can+dy
	pron	<1k@ndi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	confectionery in general; sweets, chocolate, etc.
candies	infl
	head	candy
	syl	can+dies
	pos	vb.
candying	infl
	head	candy
	syl	can+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
candied	infl
	head	candy
	syl	can+died.
	pos	vb.
candy	2.
	syl	can+dy
	pron	<1k@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (sugar, etc.) to become crystalline, esp. by boiling or (of sugar) to become crystalline through boiling.
candy	3.
	syl	can+dy
	pron	<1k@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to preserve (fruit peel, ginger, etc.) by boiling in sugar.
candy	4.
	syl	can+dy
	pron	<1k@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover with any crystalline substance, such as ice or sugar.
candyfloss	0.
	syl	can:dy+floss
	pron	<1k@ndi2flos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a very light fluffy confection made from coloured spun sugar, usually held on a stick. U.S. name: {cotton candy}.
candy store	0.
	syl	can+dy store
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. term for {sweet shop}.
candy-striped	0.
	syl	can:dy-striped
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of clothing fabric
	def	having narrow coloured stripes on a white background.
candy stripe	sub
	head	candy-striped
	syl	can+dy stripe
	pos	n.
candytuft	ety	C17: Candy, obsolete variant of C#7andia (Crete)+#7tuft 
candytuft	0.
	syl	can:dy+tuft
	pron	<1k@ndi2t^ft>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various widely cultivated Mediterranean cruciferous plants of the genus having clusters of white, red, or purplish flowers.
cane	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin canna, from Greek kanna, of Semitic origin; related to Arabic qan*_ah reed
cane	1.a.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the long jointed pithy or hollow flexible stem of the bamboo, rattan, or any similar plant.
cane	1.b.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant having such a stem.
cane	2.a.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	strips of such stems, woven or interlaced to make wickerwork, the seats and backs of chairs, etc.
cane	2.b.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cane chair.
cane	3.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the woody stem of a reed, young grapevine, blackberry, raspberry, or loganberry.
cane	4.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several grasses with long stiff stems, esp. of the southeastern U.S.
cane	5.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible rod with which to administer a beating as a punishment, as to schoolboys.
cane	6.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender rod, usually wooden and often ornamental, used for support when walking; walking-stick.
cane	7.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	see {sugar cane}.
cane	8.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender rod or cylinder, as of glass.
cane	9.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whip or beat with or as if with a cane.
cane	10.
	syl	cane
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or repair with cane.
caner	sub
	head	cane
	syl	can+er
	pos	n.
Canea	0.
	syl	Ca+ne:a
	pron	<k@1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Crete, on the NW coast. Pop.: 40564 (1971). Greek name: {Khani*'a}.
canebrake	0.
	syl	cane+brake
	pron	<1kAn2brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a thicket of canes.
cane grass	0.
	syl	cane grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several tall perennial hard-stemmed grasses, esp. of inland swamps.
canella	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin: cinnamon, from Latin canna cane, reed
canella	0.
	syl	ca+nel+la
	pron	<k*1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fragrant cinnamon-like inner bark of a West Indian tree, (family used as a spice and in medicine.
cane piece	0.
	syl	cane piece
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	a field of sugar cane, esp. a peasant's isolated field.
cane rat	1.
	syl	cane rat
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (in W Africa): {cutting grass}. a tropical African cavy-like hystricomorph rodent, that lives in swampy regions: family
cane rat	2.
	syl	cane rat
	pos	n.
	def	a similar but smaller species,
canescent	ety	C19: from Latin c*_anescere to grow white, become hoary, from c*_an*_ere to be white
canescent	1.
	syl	ca+nes+cent
	pron	<k*1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	white or greyish due to the presence of numerous short white hairs.
canescent	2.
	syl	ca+nes+cent
	pron	<k*1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming hoary, white, or greyish.
canescence	sub
	head	canescent
	syl	ca+1nes+cence
	pos	n.
cane sugar	1.
	syl	cane sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	the sucrose obtained from sugar cane, which is identical to that obtained from sugar beet. See also {beet sugar}.
cane sugar	2.
	syl	cane sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sucrose}.
Canes Venatici	ety	Latin: hunting dogs
Canum Venaticorum	infl
	head	Canes Venatici
	syl	Ca+num Ve+nat:i+co+rum
	pron	<1ka:n*m> <vi2n@ti1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Canes Venatici	0.
	syl	Ca+nes Ve+nat:i+ci
	pron	<1ka:nEz> <vi1n@ti2sI>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the N hemisphere near Ursa Major that contains the globular cluster M3 and the spiral galaxy M51.
canfield	0.
	syl	can+field
	pron	<1k@n2fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a gambling game adapted from a type of patience.
cangue	ety	C18: from French, from Portuguese canga yoke
cang	alt
	head	cangue
	or	cangue
	syl	cang
	pron	<k@G>
	pos	n.
cangue	0.
	or	cang
	syl	cangue
	pron	<k@G>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in China
	def	a large wooden collar worn by petty criminals as a punishment.
Canicula	ety	Latin, literally: little dog, from canis dog
Canicula	0.
	syl	Ca+nic:u+la
	pron	<k*1nikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Sirius}.
canicular	0.
	syl	ca+nic:u+lar
	pron	<k*1nikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the star Sirius or its rising.
canikin	0.
	syl	can:i+kin
	pron	<1k@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cannikin}.
canine	ety	C17: from Latin can*_inus, from canis dog
canine	1.
	syl	ca+nine
	pron	<1kAnIn>, <1k@n->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a dog; doglike.
canine	2.
	syl	ca+nine
	pron	<1kAnIn>, <1k@n->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mammals, including dogs, jackals, wolves, and foxes, typically having a bushy tail, erect ears, and a long muzzle: order (carnivores).
canine	3.
	syl	ca+nine
	pron	<1kAnIn>, <1k@n->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of the four teeth, two in each jaw, situated between the incisors and the premolars.
canine	4.
	syl	ca+nine
	pron	<1kAnIn>, <1k@n->
	pos	n.
	def	any animal of the family
canine	5.
	syl	ca+nine
	pron	<1kAnIn>, <1k@n->
	pos	n.
	def	a canine tooth.
Canis Major	ety	Latin: the greater dog
Canis Majoris	infl
	head	Canis Major
	syl	Ca+nis Ma+jo+ris
	pron	<m*1Jc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Canis Major	0.
	syl	Ca+nis Ma+jor
	pron	<1kAnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere close to Orion, containing Sirius, the brightest star in the sky. Also called: the {Great Dog}.
Canis Minor	ety	Latin: the lesser dog
Canis Minoris	infl
	head	Canis Minor
	syl	Ca+nis Mi+no+ris
	pron	<mI1nc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Canis Minor	0.
	syl	Ca+nis Mi+nor
	pron	<mI1nc:ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the N hemisphere close to Orion, containing the first magnitude star Procyon. Also called: the {Little Dog}.
canister	ety	C17: from Latin canistrum basket woven from reeds, from Greek kanastron, from kanna reed, #7cane 
canister	1.
	syl	can+is+ter
	pron	<1k@nist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container, usually made of metal, in which dry food, such as tea or coffee, is stored.
canister	2.a.
	syl	can+is+ter
	pron	<1k@nist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of shrapnel shell for firing from a cannon.
canister	2.b.
	syl	can+is+ter
	pron	<1k@nist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {canister shot, case shot}. the shot or shrapnel packed inside this.
canker	ety	Old English cancer, from Latin cancer crab, cancerous sore
canker	1.
	syl	can+ker
	pron	<1k@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ulceration, esp. of the lips or lining of the oral cavity.
canker	2.a.
	syl	can+ker
	pron	<1k@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of horses in which the horn of the hoofs becomes soft and spongy.
canker	2.b.
	syl	can+ker
	pron	<1k@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ulcerative disease of the lining of the external ear, esp. in dogs and cats.
canker	3.
	syl	can+ker
	pron	<1k@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an open wound in the stem of a tree or shrub, caused by injury or parasites.
canker	4.
	syl	can+ker
	pron	<1k@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	something evil that spreads and corrupts.
canker	5.
	syl	can+ker
	pron	<1k@Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to infect or become infected with or as if with canker.
cankerous	1.
	syl	can+ker+ous
	pron	<1k@Gk*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having cankers.
cankerous	2.
	syl	can+ker+ous
	pron	<1k@Gk*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	infectious; corrupting.
cankerworm	0.
	syl	can:ker+worm
	pron	<1k@Gk*2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of either of two geometrid moths, or which feed on and destroy fruit and shade trees in North America.
canna	ety	C17: from New Latin #7cane 
canna	0.
	syl	can+na
	pron	<1k@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical plants constituting the genus having broad leaves and red or yellow showy flowers for which they are cultivated: family
cannabin	0.
	syl	can+na+bin
	pron	<1k@n*bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-black poisonous resin obtained from the hemp plant and thought to be the active narcotic principle. Also called: {cannabis resin}.
cannabis	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek kannabis; see #7hemp 
cannabis	1.
	syl	can+na+bis
	pron	<1k@n*bis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hemp} (the plant), esp. Indian hemp
cannabis	2.
	syl	can+na+bis
	pron	<1k@n*bis>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried tops of the female flowers of the hemp plant, which are chewed or smoked for their euphoric effect. See also {cannabin, hashish, marijuana, bhang}.
cannabic	sub
	head	cannabis
	syl	can+na+bic
	pos	adj.
Cannae	0.
	syl	Can+nae
	pron	<1k@nE>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in SE Italy: scene of a victory by Hannibal over the Romans (216 #7b.c.) .
canned	1.
	syl	canned
	pron	<k@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	preserved and stored in airtight cans or tins.
	exam	1	canned meat.
canned	2.
	syl	canned
	pron	<k@nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	prepared or recorded in advance; artificial; not spontaneous.
	exam	1	canned music.
canned	3.
	syl	canned
	pron	<k@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang word for { {drunk} (sense 1).}
cannel coal	ety	C16: from northern English dialect cannel candle: so called from its bright flame
cannel	alt
	head	cannel coal
	or	cannel coal
	syl	can+nel
	pron	<1k@nL>
	pos	n.
cannel coal	0.
	or	cannel
	syl	can+nel coal
	pron	<1k@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull coal having a high volatile content and burning with a smoky luminous flame.
cannelloni	ety	Italian, plural of cannellone, from cannello stalk, from canna #7cane 
canneloni	alt
	head	cannelloni
	or	cannelloni
	syl	can+ne+lo+ni
	pron	<2k@ni1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannelloni	0.
	or	canneloni
	syl	can+nel+lo+ni
	pron	<2k@ni1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	tubular pieces of pasta filled with meat or cheese.
cannelure	ety	C18: from French, ultimately from Latin can*_alis #7canal 
cannelure	0.
	syl	can+ne+lure
	pron	<1k@n*2lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a groove or fluting, esp. one around the cylindrical part of a bullet.
canner	0.
	syl	can+ner
	pron	<1k@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or organization whose job is to can foods.
canneries	infl
	head	cannery
	syl	can+ner:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannery	0.
	syl	can+ner:y
	pron	<1k@n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where foods are canned.
Cannes	0.
	syl	Cannes
	pron	<k@n>, <k@nz>, French <kan>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE France: developed in the 19th century from a fishing village; annual film festival. Pop.: 71080 (1975).
cannibal	ety	C16: from Spanish Canibales, the name used by Columbus to designate the Caribs of Cuba and Haiti, from Arawak caniba, variant of C#7arib 
cannibal	1.a.
	syl	can+ni+bal
	pron	<1k@nibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who eats the flesh of other human beings.
cannibal	1.b.
	syl	can+ni+bal
	pron	<1k@nibL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cannibal tribes.
cannibal	2.
	syl	can+ni+bal
	pron	<1k@nibL>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that feeds on the flesh of others of its kind.
cannibalism	1.
	syl	can+ni+bal+ism
	pron	<1k@nib*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of eating human flesh or the flesh of one's own kind.
cannibalism	2.
	syl	can+ni+bal+ism
	pron	<1k@nib*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	savage and inhuman cruelty.
cannibalistic	sub
	head	cannibalism
	syl	can+ni+bal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
cannibalistically	sub
	head	cannibalism
	syl	can+ni+bal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cannibalise	alt
	head	cannibalize
	or	cannibalize
	syl	can+ni+bal+ise
	pron	<1k@nib*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cannibalize	0.
	or	cannibalise
	syl	can+ni+bal+ize
	pron	<1k@nib*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use (serviceable parts from one machine or vehicle) to repair another, esp. as an alternative to using new parts.
cannibalization	sub
	head	cannibalize
	or	cannibalisation
	syl	can+ni+bal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
cannibalisation	sub
	head	cannibalize
	or	cannibalization
	syl	can+ni+bal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cannikin	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch kanneken; see #7can %2#7, -#7kin 
canakin	infl
	head	cannikin
	or	canikin
	syl	can:a+kin
	pron	<1k@nikin>
	pos	n.
canikin	infl
	head	cannikin
	or	canakin
	syl	can:i+kin
	pron	<1k@nikin>
	pos	n.
cannikin	0.
	syl	can+ni+kin
	pron	<1k@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small can, esp. one used as a drinking vessel.
canning	0.
	syl	can+ning
	pron	<1k@niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or business of sealing food in cans or tins to preserve it.
Charles John	1.
	head	Canning
	syl	Charles John
	def	1st Earl Canning. 1812-62, British statesman; governor general of India (1856-58) and first viceroy (1858-62).
Canning	2.
	syl	Can:ning
	pron	<1k@niG>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {George}. 1770-1827, British Tory statesman; foreign secretary (1822-27) and prime minister (1827).
Canning Basin	0.
	syl	Can+ning Ba+sin
	pos	n.
	def	an arid basin in NW Western Australia, largely unexplored. Area: about 400000 sq. km (150000 sq. miles).
Cannock	0.
	syl	Can+nock
	pron	<1k@n*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in S Staffordshire: {Cannock Chase} (a public area of heathland, once a royal preserve) is just to the E. Pop.: 55873 (1971).
cannon	ety	C16: from Old French canon, from Italian cannone cannon, large tube, from canna tube, #7cane 
cannons	infl
	head	cannon
	or	cannon
	syl	can+nons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannon	infl
	or	cannons
	syl	can+non.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannon	1.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy artillery piece consisting of a metal tube mounted on a carriage.
cannon	2.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic aircraft gun of large calibre.
cannon	3.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy tube or drum, esp. one that can rotate freely on the shaft by which it is supported.
cannon	4.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal loop at the top of a bell, from which it is suspended.
cannon	5.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cannon bone}.
cannon	6.a.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot in which the cue ball is caused to contact one object ball after another.
cannon	6.b.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the points scored by this. Usual U.S. word: {carom}.
cannon	7.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rebound or bouncing back, as of a ball off a wall.
cannon	8.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two parts of a vambrace.
cannon	9.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {cannonade}.
cannon	10.
	syl	can+non
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to make a cannon.
cannonade	1.
	syl	can+non+ade
	pron	<2k@n*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an intense and continuous gunnery bombardment.
cannonade	2.
	syl	can+non+ade
	pron	<2k@n*1nAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attack (a target) with cannon.
cannonball	1.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a projectile fired from a cannon: usually a solid round metal shot.
cannonball	2.a.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a very fast low serve.
cannonball	2.b.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cannonball serve.
cannonball	3.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a jump into water by a person who has his arms tucked into the body to form a ball.
cannonball	4.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along, etc.
	def	to rush along, like a cannonball.
cannonball	5.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to execute a cannonball jump.
cannonball	6.
	syl	can:non+ball
	pron	<1k@n*n2bc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	very fast or powerful.
cannon bone	0.
	syl	can+non bone
	pos	n.
	def	a bone in the legs of horses and other hoofed animals consisting of greatly elongated fused metatarsals or metacarpals.
cannoneer	0.
	syl	can+non+eer
	pron	<2k@n*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier who served and fired a cannon; artilleryman.
cannon fodder	0.
	syl	can+non fod+der
	pos	n.
	def	men regarded as expendable because they are part of a huge army.
cannonries	infl
	head	cannonry
	syl	can+non+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannonry	1.
	syl	can+non+ry
	pron	<1k@n*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a volley of artillery fire.
cannonry	2.
	syl	can+non+ry
	pron	<1k@n*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	artillery in general. **********************************************************************
cannonries	infl
	head	cannonry
	syl	can+non+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannonry	1.
	syl	can+non+ry
	pron	<1k@n*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a volley of artillery fire.
cannonry	2.
	syl	can+non+ry
	pron	<1k@n*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	artillery in general. **********************************************************************
cannot	0.
	syl	can+not
	pron	<1k@not>, <k@1not>
	pos	vb.
	def	an auxiliary verb expressing incapacity, inability, withholding permission, etc.; can not.
cannula	ety	C17: from Latin: a small reed, from canna 
canula	alt
	head	cannula
	or	cannula
	syl	can:u+la
	pron	<1k@njul*>
	pos	n.
cannulas	infl
	head	cannula
	or	cannulae
	syl	can+nu+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannulae	infl
	head	cannula
	or	cannulas
	syl	can+nu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cannula	0.
	or	canula
	syl	can+nu+la
	pron	<1k@njul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a small tube for insertion into a bodily cavity, as for draining off fluid, introducing medication, etc.
canulate	alt
	head	cannulate
	or	cannulate
	syl	can:u+late
	pron	<1k@nju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
cannulate	1.
	or	canulate
	syl	can+nu+late
	pron	<1k@nju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to insert a cannula into.
cannulate	2.
	or	canulate
	syl	can+nu+late
	pron	<1k@nju2lAt>, <-2lit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	shaped like a cannula.
cannulation	sub
	head	cannulate
	or	canulation
	syl	can+nu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
canulation	sub
	head	cannulate
	or	cannulation
	syl	can:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
canny	ety	C16: from #7can %1 (in the sense: to know how)+-#7{y %1}
cannier	infl
	head	canny
	syl	can+ni+er
	pos	adj.
canniest	infl
	head	canny
	syl	can+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
canny	1.
	syl	can+ny
	pron	<1k@ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	shrewd, esp. in business; astute or wary; knowing.
canny	2.
	syl	can+ny
	pron	<1k@ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northeast English dialect.
	def	good or nice: used as a general term of approval.
canny	3.
	syl	can+ny
	pron	<1k@ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	lucky or fortunate. {~}
canny	4.
	syl	can+ny
	pron	<1k@ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northeast English dialect.
	def	quite; rather.
	exam	1	a canny long while.
cannily	sub
	head	canny
	syl	can+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
canniness	sub
	head	canny
	syl	can+ni+ness
	pos	n.
canoe	ety	C16: from Spanish canoa, of Carib origin
canoe	1.
	syl	ca+noe
	pron	<k*1nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a light narrow open boat, propelled by one or more paddles.
canoes	infl
	head	canoe
	syl	ca+noes
	pos	vb.
canoeing	infl
	head	canoe
	syl	ca+noe+ing
	pos	vb.
canoed	infl
	head	canoe
	syl	ca+noed.
	pos	vb.
canoe	2.
	syl	ca+noe
	pron	<k*1nu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go in or transport by canoe.
canoeist	sub
	head	canoe
	syl	ca+1noe+ist
	pos	n.
canoewood	0.
	syl	ca:noe+wood
	pron	<k*1nu:2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {tulip tree}.
canon	ety	Old English, from Latin, from Greek kan*_on rule, rod for measuring, standard; related to kanna reed, #7cane 
canon	H1.1.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a Church decree enacted to regulate morals or religious practices.
canon	H1.2.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a general rule or standard, as of judgment, morals, etc.
canon	H1.3.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a principle or accepted criterion applied in a branch of learning or art.
canon	H1.4.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the complete list of the canonized saints.
canon	H1.5.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the prayer in the Mass in which the Host is consecrated.
canon	H1.6.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a list of sacred books, etc., officially recognized as genuine.
canon	H1.7.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music in which an extended melody in one part is imitated successively in one or more other parts. See also { {round} (sense 30)}, { {catch} (sense 32)}.
canon	H1.8.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of the works of an author that are accepted as authentic.
canon	H1.9.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type equal to 48 point.
canon	ety	C13: from Anglo-French canunie, from Late Latin canonicus one living under a rule, from #7canon %1
canon	H2.1.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a priest who is a member of a cathedral chapter.
canon	H2.2.
	syl	can+on
	pron	<1k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a member of any of several religious orders ({canons regular) }.
canoness	0.
	syl	can+on+ess
	pron	<1k@n*nis>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a woman belonging to any one of several religious orders and living under a rule but not under a vow.
canonic	alt
	head	canonical
	or	canonical
	syl	ca+non+ic
	pos	adj.
canonical	1.
	or	canonic
	syl	ca+non:i+cal
	pron	<k*1nonikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or included in the canon of Scripture.
canonical	2.
	or	canonic
	syl	ca+non:i+cal
	pron	<k*1nonikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or in con?!formity with canon law.
canonical	3.
	or	canonic
	syl	ca+non:i+cal
	pron	<k*1nonikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	according to recognized law; accepted.
canonical	4.
	or	canonic
	syl	ca+non:i+cal
	pron	<k*1nonikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	in the form of a canon.
canonical	5.
	or	canonic
	syl	ca+non:i+cal
	pron	<k*1nonikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a cathedral chapter.
canonically	sub
	head	canonical
	syl	ca+1non:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
canonical hour	1.a.
	syl	ca+non:i+cal hour
	pos	n.
	def	one of the seven prayer times appointed for each day by canon law.
canonical hour	1.b.
	syl	ca+non:i+cal hour
	pos	n.
	def	the services prescribed for these times, namely matins, prime, terce, sext, nones, vespers, and compline.
canonical hour	2.
	syl	ca+non:i+cal hour
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	any time between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. at which marriages may lawfully be celebrated.
canonicals	0.
	syl	ca+non:i+cals
	pron	<k*1nonikLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the vestments worn by clergy when officiating.
canonicate	0.
	syl	ca+non:i+cate
	pron	<k*1noni2kAt>, <-kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or rank of a canon; canonry.
canonicity	0.
	syl	can+on+ic+i:ty
	pron	<2k@n*1nisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or quality of being canonical.
canonist	0.
	syl	can+on+ist
	pron	<1k@n*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in canon law.
canonise	alt
	head	canonize
	or	canonize
	syl	can+on+ise
	pron	<1k@n*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
canonize	1.
	or	canonise
	syl	can+on+ize
	pron	<1k@n*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to declare (a person) to be a saint and thus admit to the canon of saints.
canonize	2.
	or	canonise
	syl	can+on+ize
	pron	<1k@n*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard as holy or as a saint.
canonize	3.
	or	canonise
	syl	can+on+ize
	pron	<1k@n*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sanction by canon law; pronounce valid.
canonization	sub
	head	canonize
	or	canonisation
	syl	can+on:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
canonisation	sub
	head	canonize
	or	canonization
	syl	can+on:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
canon law	0.
	syl	can+on law
	pos	n.
	def	the codified body of laws enacted by the supreme authorities of a Christian Church, esp. those based on papal and conciliar decisions, governing the affairs of a Christian Church.
canonry	ety	C15: from #7canon %2+-#7ry 
canonries	infl
	head	canonry
	syl	can+on+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canonry	1.
	syl	can+on+ry
	pron	<1k@n*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, benefice, or status of a canon.
canonry	2.
	syl	can+on+ry
	pron	<1k@n*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	canons collectively.
canoodle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
canoodle	0.
	syl	ca+noo+dle
	pron	<k*1nu:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to kiss and cuddle; pet; fondle.
canoodler	sub
	head	canoodle
	syl	ca+1noo+dler
	pos	n.
can-opener	0.
	syl	can-o:pen:er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tin-opener}.
urn	infl
	head	Canopic jar
	or	vase
	syl	urn
	pron	<k*1n*upik>
	pos	n.
vase	infl
	head	Canopic jar
	or	urn
	syl	vase
	pron	<k*1n*upik>
	pos	n.
Canopic jar	0.
	syl	Ca+no+pic jar
	pron	<k*1n*upik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	one of four containers with tops in the form of animal heads of the gods, for holding the entrails of a mummy.
Canopus	H1.0.
	syl	Ca+no+pus
	pron	<k*1n*up*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Carina and the second brightest star in the sky. Visual magnitude: -0.7; spectral type: F0; distance: 110 light years.
Canopus	H2.0.
	syl	Ca+no+pus
	pron	<k*1n*up*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in ancient Egypt east of Alexandria where granite monuments have been found inscribed with the name of Rameses II and written in languages similar to those of the Rosetta stone.
Canopic	sub
	head	Canopus
	syl	Ca+1no+pic
	pos	adj.
canopy	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin can*_opeum mosquito net, from Latin c*_on*_opeum gauze net, from Greek k*_on*_opeion bed with protective net, from k*_on*_ops mosquito
canopies	infl
	head	canopy
	syl	can:o+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canopy	1.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental awning above a throne or bed or held over a person of importance on ceremonial occasions.
canopy	2.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a rooflike covering over an altar, niche, etc.
canopy	3.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a roofed structure serving as a sheltered passageway or area.
canopy	4.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a large or wide covering, esp. one high above.
	exam	1	the sky was a grey canopy.
canopy	5.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the nylon or silk hemi?!sphere that forms the supporting surface of a parachute.
canopy	6.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the transparent cover of an aircraft cockpit.
canopies	infl
	head	canopy
	syl	can:o+pies
	pos	vb.
canopying	infl
	head	canopy
	syl	can:o+py+ing
	pos	vb.
canopied	infl
	head	canopy
	syl	can:o+pied.
	pos	vb.
canopy	7.
	syl	can:o+py
	pron	<1k@n*pi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a canopy.
canorous	ety	C17: from Latin can*_orus, from canere to sing
canorous	0.
	syl	ca+no+rous
	pron	<k*1nc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	tuneful; melodious.
canorously	sub
	head	canorous
	syl	ca+1no+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
canorousness	sub
	head	canorous
	syl	ca+1no+rous+ness
	pos	n.
Canossa	0.
	syl	Ca+nos+sa
	pron	<k*1nos*>, Italian <ka1ncssa>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined castle in N Italy, in Emilia near Reggio nell'Emilia: scene of the penance done by the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV before Pope Gregory VII.
Antonio	infl
	head	Canova
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tc:njo>
	pos	n.
Canova	0.
	syl	Ca:no:va
	pron	Italian <ka1nc:va>
	pos	n.
	def	1757-1822, Italian neoclassical sculptor.
cans	0.
	syl	cans
	pron	<k@nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an informal name for {headphones}.
Cape	1.
	head	Canso
	syl	Cape.
	def	a cape in Canada, at the NE tip of Nova Scotia.
Strait of	2.
	head	Canso
	syl	Strait of.
	def	Also called: {Gut of Canso}. a channel in Canada, between the Nova Scotia mainland and S Cape Breton Island.
canst	0.
	syl	canst
	pron	<k@nst>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the form of {can%1} used with the pronoun or its relative form.
can't	0.
	syl	can't
	pron	<ka:nt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	a contraction of
	def	cannot.
cant	ety	C16: probably via Norman French canter to sing, from Latin cant*_are; used disparagingly, from the 12th century, of chanting in religious services
cant	H1.1.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	insincere talk, esp. concerning religion or morals; pious platitudes.
cant	H1.2.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	stock phrases that have become meaningless through repetition.
cant	H1.3.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	specialized vocabulary of a particular group, such as thieves, journalists, or lawyers; jargon.
cant	H1.4.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	singsong whining speech, as used by beggars.
cant	H1.5.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak in or use cant.
canter	sub
	head	cant
	syl	cant+er
	pos	n.
cantingly	sub
	head	cant
	syl	cant+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
cant	ety	C14 (in the sense: edge, corner): perhaps from Latin canthus iron hoop round a wheel, of obscure origin
cant	H2.1.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	inclination from a vertical or horizontal plane; slope; slant.
cant	H2.2.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden movement that tilts or turns something.
cant	H2.3.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle or tilt thus caused.
cant	H2.4.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a corner or outer angle, esp. of a building.
cant	H2.5.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an oblique or slanting surface, edge, or line.
cant	H2.6.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tip, tilt, or overturn, esp. with a sudden jerk.
cant	H2.7.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set in an oblique position.
cant	H2.8.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for { {bevel} (sense 1)}.
cant	H2.9.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	oblique; slanting.
cant	H2.10.
	syl	cant
	pron	<k@nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having flat surfaces and without curves.
cantic	sub
	head	cant
	syl	cant+ic
	pos	adj.
cant	ety	C14: related to Low German kant bold, merry
cant	H3.0.
	syl	cant
	pron	<ka:nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	lusty; merry; hearty.
Cant	1.
	syl	Cant.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Canterbury.
Cant	2.
	syl	Cant.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Canticles.
Cantab	ety	Latin: of Cambridge
Cantab	0.
	syl	Cantab.
	pron	<k@n1t@b>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cantabrigiensis.
cantabile	ety	Italian, from Late Latin cant*_abilis, from Latin cant*_are to sing
	infl
	head	cantabile
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
cantabile	1.
	syl	can+ta+bi+le
	pron	<k@n1ta:bili>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	singing; as if sung. {~}
cantabile	2.
	syl	can+ta+bi+le
	pron	<k@n1ta:bili>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a piece or passage performed in this way.
Cantabrian Mountains	0.
	syl	Can+ta+bri:an Moun+tains
	pron	<k@n1tAbri*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain chain along the N coast of Spain, consisting of a series of high ridges that rise over 2400m (8000 ft.): rich in minerals (esp. coal and iron).
Cantabrigian	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin Cantabrigia 
Cantabrigian	1.
	syl	Can+ta+brig+i:an
	pron	<2k@nt*1briJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Cambridge or Cambridge University, or of Cambridge, Massachusetts, or Harvard University.
Cantabrigian	2.
	syl	Can+ta+brig+i:an
	pron	<2k@nt*1briJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or graduate of Cambridge University or Harvard University.
Cantabrigian	3.
	syl	Can+ta+brig+i:an
	pron	<2k@nt*1briJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of Cambridge.
Cantal	1.
	syl	Can+tal
	pron	French <k?~a1tal>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S central France, in the Auvergne region. Capital: Aurillac. Pop.: 173578 (1975). Area: 5779 sq. km (2254 sq. miles).
Cantal	2.
	syl	Can+tal
	pron	French <k?~a1tal>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard strong cheese made in this area.
cantala	ety	of unknown origin
cantala	1.
	syl	can+ta+la
	pron	<k@n1ta:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American plant, similar to the century plant: family (agaves).
cantala	2.
	syl	can+ta+la
	pron	<k@n1ta:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the coarse tough fibre of this plant, used in making twine.
cantaloupe	ety	C18: from French, from Cantaluppi, former papal villa near Rome, where it was first cultivated in Europe
cantaloup	alt
	head	cantaloupe
	or	cantaloupe
	syl	can+ta+loup
	pron	<1k@nt*2lu:p>
	pos	n.
cantaloupe	1.
	or	cantaloup
	syl	can+ta+loupe
	pron	<1k@nt*2lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of muskmelon, with ribbed warty rind and orange flesh.
cantaloupe	2.
	or	cantaloup
	syl	can+ta+loupe
	pron	<1k@nt*2lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other muskmelons.
cantankerous	ety	C18: perhaps from C14 (obsolete) conteckour a contentious person, from conteck strife, from Anglo-French contek, of obscure origin
cantankerous	0.
	syl	can+tan+ker+ous
	pron	<k@n1t@Gk*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	quarrelsome; irascible.
cantankerously	sub
	head	cantankerous
	syl	can+1tan+ker+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
cantankerousness	sub
	head	cantankerous
	syl	can+1tan+ker+ous+ness
	pos	n.
cantata	ety	C18: from Italian, from cantare to sing, from Latin
cantata	0.
	syl	can+ta+ta
	pron	<k@n1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of a text, esp. a religious text, consisting of arias, duets, and choruses interspersed with recitatives.
cantatrice	0.
	syl	can+ta+trice
	pron	French <k?~ata1tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a female singer, esp. a professional soloist.
canteen	ety	C18: from French cantine, from Italian cantina wine cellar, from canto corner, from Latin canthus iron hoop encircling chariot wheel; see #7cant %2
canteen	1.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a restaurant attached to a factory, school, etc., providing meals for large numbers of people.
canteen	2.a.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a small shop that provides a limited range of items, such as toilet requisites, to a military unit.
canteen	2.b.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a recreation centre for military personnel.
canteen	3.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier's eating and drinking utensils.
canteen	4.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary or mobile stand at which food is provided.
canteen	5.a.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a box in which a set of cutlery is laid out.
canteen	5.b.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cutlery itself.
canteen	6.
	syl	can+teen
	pron	<k@n1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flask or canister for carrying water or other liquids, as used by soldiers or travellers.
canter	ety	C18: short for Canterbury trot, the supposed pace at which pilgrims rode to Canterbury
canter	1.
	syl	can+ter
	pron	<1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an easy three-beat gait of horses, etc., between a trot and a gallop in speed.
at a canter	2.
	head	canter
	syl	at a canter.
	def	easily; without effort.
	exam	1	he won at a canter.
canter	3.
	syl	can+ter
	pron	<1k@nt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move at a canter.
Canterbury	1.
	syl	Can+ter+bur:y
	pron	<1k@nt*b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE England, in E Kent: St. Augustine's starting point for the conversion of England (597 #7a.d.) to Christianity; cathedral where St. Thomas *`a Becket was martyred (1170); seat of the archbishop and primate of England; seat of the University of Kent. Pop.: 33157 (1971). Latin name: {Durovernum}.
Canterbury	2.
	syl	Can+ter+bur:y
	pron	<1k@nt*b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a provincial district of New Zealand, on E central South Island on {Canterbury Bight}: mountainous with coastal lowlands; agricultural. Chief town: Christchurch. Pop.: 182825 (1971). Area: 36440 sq. km (14070 sq. miles).
Canterbury	3.
	syl	Can+ter+bur:y
	pron	<1k@nt*b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: a suburb of Sydney. Pop.: 113334 (1971).
Canterbury bell	0.
	syl	Can+ter+bur:y bell
	pos	n.
	def	a campanulaceous biennial European plant, widely cultivated for its blue, violet, or white flowers.
cantharides	ety	C15: from Latin, plural of cantharis, from Greek kantharis Spanish fly
cantharis	infl
	head	cantharides
	syl	can+tha+ris
	pron	<1k@nT*ris>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
cantharides	0.
	syl	can+thar:i+des
	pron	<k@n1T@ri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a diuretic and urogenital stimulant or irritant prepared from the dried bodies of Spanish fly, once thought to be an aphrodisiac. Also called: {Spanish fly}.
Can Tho	0.
	syl	Can Tho
	pron	<1k^n> <1t*u>, <1k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Vietnam, on the River Mekong. Pop.: 153769 (1971).
dog	alt
	head	cant hook
	or	cant hook
	syl	dog
	pos	n.
cant hook	0.
	or	dog
	syl	cant hook
	pos	n.
	qual	Forestry.
	def	a wooden pole with an adjustable hook at one end, used for handling logs.
canthus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin: iron tyre
canthi	infl
	head	canthus
	syl	can+thi
	pron	<-2TI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canthus	0.
	syl	can+thus
	pron	<1k@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner or outer corner or angle of the eye, formed by the natural junction of the eyelids.
canthal	sub
	head	canthus
	syl	can+thal
	pos	adj.
canticle	ety	C13: from Latin canticulum, diminutive of canticus a song, from canere to sing
canticle	1.
	syl	can+ti+cle
	pron	<1k@ntikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmetrical hymn, derived from the@T Bible@T and @T used@T in@T the@T liturgy@T of@T certain@T Christian churches.
canticle	2.
	syl	can+ti+cle
	pron	<1k@ntikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a song, poem, or hymn, esp. one that is religious in character.
Canticle of Canticles	0.
	syl	Can+ti+cle of Can+ti+cles
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Song of Solomon}, used in the Douay Bible.
cantilena	0.
	syl	can+ti+le:na
	pron	<2k@nti1lAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth flowing style in the writing of vocal music.
cantilever	ety	C17: perhaps from #7cant %2#7+lever 
cantilever	1.a.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver
	pron	<1k@nti2lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a beam, girder, or structural framework that is fixed at one end only.
cantilever	1.b.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver
	pron	<1k@nti2lEv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cantilever wing.
cantilever	2.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver
	pron	<1k@nti2lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wing or tailplane of an aircraft that has no external bracing or support.
cantilever	3.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver
	pron	<1k@nti2lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a beam or a structure projecting outwards beyond its support.
cantilever	4.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver
	pron	<1k@nti2lEv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct (a building member, beam, etc.) so that it is fixed at one end only.
cantilever	5.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver
	pron	<1k@nti2lEv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to project like a cantilever.
cantilever bridge	0.
	syl	can+ti+le:ver bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge having spans that are constructed as cantilevers.
cantillate	ety	C19: from Late Latin cantill*_are to sing softly, from Latin cant*_are to sing
cantillate	1.
	syl	can+til+late
	pron	<1k@nti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chant (passages from Scripture) according to the traditional Jewish musical notations provided in the Hebrew Bible.
cantillate	2.
	syl	can+til+late
	pron	<1k@nti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to intone or chant.
cantillation	sub
	head	cantillate
	syl	can+til+1la+tion
	pos	n.
cantina	ety	from Spanish
cantina	0.
	syl	can+ti+na
	pron	<k@n1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar or wine shop, esp. in a Spanish-speaking country.
canting arms	0.
	syl	cant+ing arms
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a coat of arms making visual reference to the surname of its owner.
cantle	ety	C14: from Old Northern French cantel, from cant corner; see #7cant %2
cantle	1.
	syl	can+tle
	pron	<1k@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	the back part of a saddle that slopes upwards.
cantle	2.
	syl	can+tle
	pron	<1k@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slice; a broken-off piece.
canto	ety	C16: from Italian: song, from Latin cantus, from canere to sing
cantos	infl
	head	canto
	syl	can+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canto	1.a.
	syl	can+to
	pron	<1k@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a melody or song.
canto	1.b.
	syl	can+to
	pron	<1k@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {cantus} (sense 2)}.
canto	2.
	syl	can+to
	pron	<1k@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a main division of a long poem.
canton	ety	C16: from Old French: corner, division, from Italian cantone, from canto corner, from Latin canthus iron rim; see #7cant %2
canton	1.
	syl	can+ton
	pron	<1k@nton>, <k@n1ton>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 22 political divisions of Switzerland.
canton	2.
	syl	can+ton
	pron	<1k@nton>, <k@n1ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a French arrondissement.
canton	3.
	syl	can+ton
	pron	<1k@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a small square or oblong charge on a shield, usually in the top left corner.
canton	4.
	syl	can+ton
	pron	<k@n1ton>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into cantons.
canton	5.
	syl	can+ton
	pron	<k*n1tu:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	to allocate accommodation to (military personnel, etc.).
cantonal	sub
	head	canton
	syl	can+ton+al
	pos	adj.
Canton	1.
	syl	Can+ton
	pron	<k@n1ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE China, capital of Kwangtung province, on the Pearl River: the first Chinese port open to European trade. Pop.: 3000000 (1965 Western est.). Chinese name: {Kwangchow}.
Canton	2.
	syl	Can+ton
	pron	<1k@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Ohio. Pop.: 106897 (1973 est.).
Canton crepe	ety	C19: named after Canton, China, where it was originally made
Canton crepe	0.
	syl	Can+ton crepe
	pron	<1k@nton>, <-t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine crinkled silk or rayon crepe fabric, slightly heavier than crepe de Chine.
Cantonese	1.
	syl	Can+ton+ese
	pron	<2k@nt*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese language spoken in Canton, Kwangtung and Kwangsi provinces, Hong Kong, and elsewhere outside China.
Cantonese	infl
	syl	Can+ton+ese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cantonese	2.
	syl	Can+ton+ese
	pron	<2k@nt*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Canton or Kwangtung province. {~}
Cantonese	3.
	syl	Can+ton+ese
	pron	<2k@nt*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Canton, Kwangtung province, or the Chinese language spoken there.
Canton flannel	ety	C19: named after Canton, China
Canton flannel	0.
	syl	Can+ton flan+nel
	pron	<1k@nton>, <-t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cotton flannel}.
cantonment	1.
	syl	can+ton+ment
	pron	<k*n1tu:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Military. esp. formerly
	def	a large training camp.
cantonment	2.
	syl	can+ton+ment
	pron	<k*n1tu:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Military. esp. formerly
	def	living accommodation, esp. the winter quarters of a campaigning army.
Canton River	0.
	syl	Can+ton Ri+ver
	pron	<k@n1ton>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Chu Chiang}.
cantor	ety	C16: from Latin: singer, from canere to sing
cantor	1.
	syl	can+tor
	pron	<1k@ntc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the leading singer in the synagogue liturgy.
cantor	2.
	syl	can+tor
	pron	<1k@ntc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the leader of the singing in a church choir.
cantorial	1.
	syl	can+to+ri+al
	pron	<k@n1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a precentor.
cantorial	2.
	syl	can+to+ri+al
	pron	<k@n1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of part of a choir
	def	on the same side of a cathedral, etc., as the precentor; on the N side of the choir. Compare {decanal}.
cantoris	ety	Latin: genitive of cantor precentor
cantoris	0.
	syl	can+tor+is
	pron	<k@n1tc:ris>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in antiphonal music
	def	to be sung by the cantorial side of a choir. Compare {decani}.
cantrip	ety	C18: Scottish, of unknown origin
cantrip	1.
	syl	can+trip
	pron	<1k@ntrip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a magic spell.
cantrip	2.
	syl	can+trip
	pron	<1k@ntrip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a mischievous trick.
Cantuar	ety	Latin: (Arch?!bishop) of Canterbury
Cantuar	0.
	syl	Cantuar.
	pron	<1k@ntju2a:>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cantuarensis.
cantus	ety	Latin: song, from canere to sing
cantus	infl
	syl	can+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cantus	1.
	syl	can+tus
	pron	<1k@nt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval form of church singing; chant.
cantus	2.
	syl	can+tus
	pron	<1k@nt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {canto}. the highest part in a piece of choral music.
cantus	3.
	syl	can+tus
	pron	<1k@nt*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 15th- or 16th-century music
	def	a piece of choral music, usually secular, in polyphonic style.
cantus firmus	ety	Medieval Latin, literally: fixed song
cantus firmi	infl
	head	cantus firmus
	syl	can+tus fir+mi
	pron	<1fR:mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cantus firmus	0.
	syl	can+tus fir+mus
	pron	<1fR:m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a melody used as the basis of and usually forming an independ?!ent part in a polyphonic composition. Also called: {can+to fer+mo} (#!k@ant$$$u #!f$z:m$$$u).
canty	ety	C18: see #7cant %3
cantier	infl
	head	canty
	syl	cant:i+er
	pos	adj.
cantiest	infl
	head	canty
	syl	cant:i+est.
	pos	adj.
canty	0.
	syl	cant:y
	pron	<1k@nti>, <1ka:n->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	lively; brisk.
cantily	sub
	head	canty
	syl	cant:i+ly
	pos	adv.
cantiness	sub
	head	canty
	syl	cant:i+ness
	pos	n.
Canuck	ety	C19: from Canadian+-uck, of uncertain origin
Canuck	0.
	syl	Ca+nuck
	pron	<k*1n^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a Canadian, esp. a French Canadian.
canulas	infl
	head	canula
	or	canulae
	syl	ca+nu+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canulae	infl
	head	canula
	or	canulas
	syl	ca+nu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canula	0.
	syl	ca+nu+la
	pron	<1k@njul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a variant spelling of {cannula}.
Cnut	infl
	head	Canute
	or	Knut
	syl	Cnut
	pron	<k*1nju:t>
	pos	n.
Knut	infl
	head	Canute
	or	Cnut
	syl	Knut
	pron	<k*1nju:t>
	pos	n.
Canute	0.
	syl	Ca:nute
	pron	<k*1nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	d. 1035, Danish king of England (1016-35), Denmark (1018-35), and Norway (1028-35). He defeated Edmund II of England (1016), but divided the kingdom with him until Edmund's death. An able ruler, he invaded Scotland (1027) and drove Olaf II from Norway (1028).
canvas	ety	C14: from Norman French canevas, ultimately from Latin cannabis hemp
canvas	1.a.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy durable cloth made of cotton, hemp, or jute, used for sails, tents, etc.
canvas	1.b.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a canvas bag.
canvas	2.a.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of canvas or a similar material on which a painting is done, usually in oils.
canvas	2.b.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting on this material, esp. in oils.
canvas	3.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a tent or tents collectively.
canvas	4.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any cloth of which sails are made.
canvas	5.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the sails of a vessel collectively.
canvas	6.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any coarse loosely woven cloth on which embroidery, tapestry, etc., is done.
canvas	7.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the floor of a boxing or wrestling ring.
canvas	8.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	the tapering covered part at either end of a racing boat, sometimes referred to as a unit of length.
	exam	1	to win by a canvas.
canvas	9.a.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	in tents.
canvas	9.b.
	syl	can+vas
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	with sails unfurled.
canvasbacks	infl
	head	canvasback
	or	canvasback
	syl	can:vas+backs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canvasback	infl
	or	canvasbacks
	syl	can:vas+back.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canvasback	0.
	syl	can:vas+back
	pron	<1k@nv*s2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American diving duck, the male of which has a white body and reddish-brown head.
canvass	ety	C16: probably from obsolete sense of #7canvas (to toss someone in a canvas sheet, hence, to harass, criticize); the development of current senses is unexplained
canvass	1.
	syl	can+vass
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to solicit votes, orders, advertising, etc., from.
canvass	2.
	syl	can+vass
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to determine the feelings and opinions of (voters before an election, etc.), esp. by conducting a survey.
canvass	3.
	syl	can+vass
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to investigate (something) thoroughly, esp. by discussion or debate.
canvass	4.
	syl	can+vass
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to inspect (votes) officially to determine their validity. {~}
canvass	5.
	syl	can+vass
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	a solicitation of opinions, votes, sales orders, etc.
canvass	6.
	syl	can+vass
	pron	<1k@nv*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	close inspection; scrutiny.
canvasser	sub
	head	canvass
	syl	can+vass+er
	pos	n.
canyon	ety	C19: from Spanish ca?~non, from ca?~na tube, from Latin canna cane
canon	alt
	head	canyon
	or	canyon
	syl	ca+?~non
	pron	<1k@nj*n>
	pos	n.
canyon	0.
	or	canon
	syl	can+yon
	pron	<1k@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gorge or ravine, esp. in North America, usually formed by the down-cutting of a river in a dry area where there is insufficient rainfall to erode the sides of the valley.
canzona	ety	C19: from Italian, from Latin canti*_o song, from canere to sing
canzona	0.
	syl	can+zo+na
	pron	<k@n1z*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of 16th- or 17th-century contrapuntal music, usually for keyboard, lute, or instrumental ensemble.
canzone	ety	C16: from Italian: song, from Latin canti*_o, from canere to sing
canzoni	infl
	head	canzone
	syl	can+zo+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
canzone	1.
	syl	can+zo+ne
	pron	<k@n1z*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a Proven*,cal or Italian lyric, often in praise of love or beauty.
canzone	2.a.
	syl	can+zo+ne
	pron	<k@n1z*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a song, usually of a lyrical nature.
canzone	2.b.
	syl	can+zo+ne
	pron	<k@n1z*uni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 16th-century choral music
	def	a polyphonic song from which the madrigal developed.
canzonet	ety	C16: Italian canzonetta, diminutive of #7canzone 
canzonetta	alt
	head	canzonet
	or	canzonet
	syl	can+zo+net+ta
	pron	<2k@nz*1net*>
	pos	n.
canzonet	0.
	or	canzonetta
	syl	can+zo+net
	pron	<2k@nz*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a short cheerful or lively song of the 16th to 18th centuries.
caoutchouc	ety	C18: from French, from obsolete Spanish cauchuc, from Quechua
caoutchouc	0.
	syl	caou+tchouc
	pron	<1kauCu:k>, <-Cuk> <kau1Cu:k>, <-1Cuk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {rubber} %1 (sense 1)}.
cap	ety	Old English c@appe, from Late Latin cappa hood, perhaps from Latin caput head
cap	1.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a covering for the head, esp. a small close-fitting one made of cloth or knitted.
cap	2.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	such a covering serving to identify the wearer's rank, occupation, etc..
	exam	1	a nurse's cap.
cap	3.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	something that protects or covers, esp. a small lid or cover.
	exam	1	lens cap.
cap	4.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an uppermost surface or part.
	exam	1	the cap of a wave.
cap	5.a.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	See {percussion cap}.
cap	5.b.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of explosive enclosed in paper and used in a toy gun.
cap	6.a.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an emblematic hat or beret given to someone chosen for a representative team.
	exam	1	he has won three England caps.
cap	6.b.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a player chosen for such a team.
cap	7.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of a pedestal in a classical order.
cap	8.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the roof of a windmill, sometimes in the form of a dome.
cap	9.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the pileus of a mushroom or toadstool.
cap	10.a.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	money contributed to the funds of a hunt by a follower who is neither a subscriber nor a farmer, in return for a day's hunting.
cap	10.b.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection taken at a meet of hounds, esp. for a charity.
cap	11.a.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural enamel covering a tooth.
cap	11.b.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial protective covering for a tooth.
cap	12.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	See {{Dutch cap} (sense 2)}.
cap	13.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a mortarboard when worn with a gown at an academic ceremony (esp. in the phrase {cap and gown) }.
set one's cap for	14.
	head	cap
	or	cat
	syl	set one's cap for
	usage	of a woman
	def	to be determined to win as a husband or lover.
cap in hand	15.
	head	cap
	syl	cap in hand.
	def	humbly, as when asking a favour.
caps	infl
	head	cap
	syl	caps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
capping	infl
	head	cap
	syl	cap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
capped	infl
	head	cap
	syl	capped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cap	16.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, as with a cap.
	exam	1	snow capped the mountain tops.
cap	17.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to outdo; excel.
	exam	1	your story caps them all;
	exam	2	to cap an anecdote.
cap it all	18.
	head	cap
	syl	cap it all.
	def	to provide the finishing touch.
	exam	1	we had sun, surf, cheap wine, and to cap it all a free car.
cap	19.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport, Brit.
	def	to select (a player) for a representative team.
	exam	1	he was capped 30 times by Scotland.
cap	20.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to ask (hunt followers) for a cap.
cap	21.
	syl	cap
	pron	<k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	to award a degree to.
capper	sub
	head	cap
	syl	cap+per
	pos	n.
cap	ety	Latin: chapter
cap	1.
	syl	cap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capacity.
cap	2.
	syl	cap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capital.
cap	3.
	syl	cap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capitalize.
cap	4.
	syl	cap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capital letter.
cap	5.
	syl	cap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	caput.
capabilities	infl
	head	capability
	syl	ca+pa+bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capability	1.
	syl	ca+pa+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2kAp*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being capable; ability.
capability	2.
	syl	ca+pa+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2kAp*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being susceptible to the use or treatment indicated.
	exam	1	the capability of a metal to be fused.
capability	3.
	syl	ca+pa+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2kAp*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a characteristic that may be developed; potential aptitude.
Jos'e Ra'ul	infl
	head	Capablanca
	syl	Jo:s*'e Ra:*'ul
	pron	<xo1sA> <ra1ul>
	pos	n.
Capablanca	0.
	syl	Ca:pa:blan:ca
	pron	Spanish <2kapa1blaGka>
	pos	n.
	def	called or 1888-1942, Cuban chess player; world champion 1921-27.
capable	ety	C16: from French, from Late Latin cap*_abilis able to take in, from Latin capere to take
capable	1.
	syl	ca+pa:ble
	pron	<1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having ability, esp. in many different fields; competent.
capable	2.
	syl	ca+pa:ble
	pron	<1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	able or having the skill (to do something).
	exam	1	she is capable of hard work.
capable	3.
	syl	ca+pa:ble
	pron	<1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	having the temperament or inclination (to do something).
	exam	1	he seemed capable of murder.
capableness	sub
	head	capable
	syl	ca+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
capably	sub
	head	capable
	syl	ca+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
capacious	ety	C17: from Latin cap*_ax, from Latin capere to take
capacious	0.
	syl	ca+pa+cious
	pron	<k*1pAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of holding much; roomy; spacious.
capaciously	sub
	head	capacious
	syl	ca+1pa+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
capaciousness	sub
	head	capacious
	syl	ca+1pa+cious+ness
	pos	n.
capacitance	ety	C20: from #7capacit (#7y) #7+ -#7ance 
capacitance	1.
	syl	ca+pac:i+tance
	pron	<k*1p@sit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of a system that enables it to store electric charge.
capacitance	2.
	syl	ca+pac:i+tance
	pron	<k*1p@sit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of this, equal to the charge that must be added to such a system to raise its electrical potential by one unit. Symbol.
	exam	1	C
capacitive	sub
	head	capacitance
	syl	ca+1pac:i+tive
	pos	adj.
capacitively	sub
	head	capacitance
	syl	ca+1pac:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
capacitate	1.
	syl	ca+pac:i+tate
	pron	<k*1p@si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make legally competent.
capacitate	2.
	syl	ca+pac:i+tate
	pron	<k*1p@si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make capable.
capacitation	sub
	head	capacitate
	syl	ca+2pac:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
capacitor	0.
	syl	ca+pac:i+tor
	pron	<k*1p@sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for accumulating electric charge, usually consisting of two conducting surfaces separated by a dielectric. Former name: {condenser}.
capacity	ety	C15: from Old French capacite, from Latin cap*_acit*_as, from cap*_ax spacious, from capere to take
capacities	infl
	head	capacity
	syl	ca+pac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capacity	1.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or power to contain, absorb, or hold.
capacity	2.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that can be contained; volume.
	exam	1	a capacity of six gallons.
capacity	3.a.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum amount something can contain or absorb (esp. in the phrase {filled to capacity) }.
capacity	3.b.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a capacity crowd.
capacity	4.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to understand or learn; aptitude; capability.
	exam	1	he has a great capacity for Greek.
capacity	5.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to do or produce (often in the phrase {at capacity}) .
	exam	1	the factory's output was not at capacity.
capacity	6.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified position or function.
	exam	1	he was employed in the capacity of manager.
capacity	7.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the electrical output of a piece of apparatus such as a motor, generator, or accumulator.
capacity	8.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a former name for {capacitance}.
capacity	9.a.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of words or characters that can be stored in a particular storage device.
capacity	9.b.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of numbers that can be processed in a register.
capacity	10.
	syl	ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<k*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	legal compe?!tence.
	exam	1	the capacity to make a will.
cap and bells	0.
	syl	cap and bells
	pos	n.
	def	the traditional garb of a court jester, including a cap with bells attached to it.
cap-a-pie	ety	C16: from Old French
cap-a-pie	0.
	syl	cap-a-pie
	pron	<2k@p*1pE>
	pos	adv.
	usage	dressed, armed, etc.
	def	from head to foot.
caparison	ety	C16: via obsolete French from Old Spanish caparaz*'on saddle cloth, probably from capa #7cape %1
caparison	1.
	syl	ca+par:i+son
	pron	<k*1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorated covering for a horse or other animal, esp. (formerly) for a warhorse.
caparison	2.
	syl	ca+par:i+son
	pron	<k*1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	rich or elaborate clothing and ornaments.
caparison	3.
	syl	ca+par:i+son
	pron	<k*1p@risN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a caparison on.
cape	ety	C16: from French, from Proven*,cal capa, from Late Latin cappa; see #7cap 
cape	H1.1.
	syl	cape
	pron	<kAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless garment like a cloak but usually shorter.
cape	H1.2.
	syl	cape
	pron	<kAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of material attached to a coat or other garment so as to fall freely, usually from the shoulders.
cape	ety	C14: from Old French cap, from Old Proven*,cal, from Latin caput head
cape	H2.0.
	syl	cape
	pron	<kAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a headland or promontory.
the	infl
	head	Cape
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Cape	1.
	syl	Cape
	pron	<kAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the SW region of the Cape Province of South Africa.
Cape	2.
	syl	Cape
	pron	<kAp>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Cape of Good Hope}.
Cape Breton Island	0.
	syl	Cape Bret+on Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island off SE Canada, in NE Nova Scotia, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Canso: its easternmost point is {Cape Breton}. Pop.: 170007 (1971). Area: 10280 sq. km (3970 sq. miles).
Cape buffalo	0.
	syl	Cape buf+fa+lo
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {buffalo} (sense 1)}.
Cape Cod	1.
	syl	Cape Cod
	pos	n.
	def	a long sandy peninsula in SE Massachusetts, between {Cape Cod Bay} and the Atlantic.
Cape Cod	2.
	syl	Cape Cod
	pos	n.
	def	a one-storey cottage of timber construction with a simple gable roof and a large central chimney: originated on Cape Cod in the 18th century. Also called: {Cape Cod cottage}.
Cape Colony	0.
	syl	Cape Col:o+ny
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1910) of the {Cape Province} of South Africa.
Cape Coloured	0.
	syl	Cape Col+oured
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	another name for a { {Coloured} (sense 2)}.
Cape doctor	0.
	syl	Cape doc+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a strong fresh SE wind blowing in the vicinity of Cape Town, esp. in the summer.
Cape Dutch	0.
	syl	Cape Dutch
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {Afrikaans}.
Cape Flats	0.
	syl	Cape Flats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the strip of low-lying land in South Africa joining the Cape Peninsula proper to the African mainland.
cape gooseberry	0.
	syl	cape goose+ber:ry
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {strawberry tomato}.
Cape Horn	0.
	syl	Cape Horn
	pos	n.
	def	a rocky headland on an island at the extreme S tip of South America, belonging to Chile. It is notorious for gales and heavy seas; until the building of the Panama Canal it lay on the only sea route between the Atlantic and the Pacific. Also called: {the Horn}.
Cape jasmine	0.
	syl	Cape jas+mine
	pos	n.
	def	a widely cultivated gardenia shrub, See {gardenia}.
Karel	infl
	head	vCapek
	syl	Ka:rel
	pron	<1karel>
	pos	n.
vCapek	0.
	syl	*vCa:pek
	pron	Czech <1Capek>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1938, Czech dramatist and novelist; author of (1921), which introduced the word @6robot@9, and (with his brother {Josef}) (1921).
capelin	ety	C17: from French capelan, from Old Proven*,cal, literally: #7chaplain 
caplin	alt
	head	capelin
	or	capelin
	syl	cap+lin
	pron	<1k@plin>
	pos	n.
capelin	0.
	or	caplin
	syl	cap+e:lin
	pron	<1k@p*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small marine food fish, occurring in northern and Arctic seas: family (smelts).
Capella	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of capra she-goat, from caper goat
Capella	0.
	syl	Ca+pel+la
	pron	<k*1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Auriga; it is a yellow giant and a spectroscopic binary. Visual magnitude: 0.1; spectral type: G8; distance: 46 light years.
Cape of Good Hope	0.
	syl	Cape of Good Hope
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in SW South Africa south of Cape Town.
Cape Peninsula	0.
	syl	Cape Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	the peninsula and the part of the mainland on which Cape Town and most of its suburbs are located.
Cape Province	0.
	syl	Cape Prov+ince
	pos	n.
	def	a province occupying the southern tip of South Africa: mainly a high plateau, rising over 2700 m (9000 ft.). Capital: Cape Town. Pop.: 4224150 (1970). Area: 720000 sq. km (278380 sq. miles). Former name (until 1910): {Cape Colony}.
caper	ety	C16: probably from #7capriole 
caper	H1.1.
	syl	ca+per
	pron	<1kAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a playful skip or leap.
caper	H1.2.
	syl	ca+per
	pron	<1kAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-spirited escapade.
cut a caper	3.
	head	caper
	syl	cut a caper.
	def	to leap or dance about.
caper	H1.4.
	syl	ca+per
	pron	<1kAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a crime, esp. an organized robbery.
caper	H1.5.
	syl	ca+per
	pron	<1kAp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leap or dance about in a light-hearted manner.
caperer	sub
	head	caper
	syl	ca+per+er
	pos	n.
caperingly	sub
	head	caper
	syl	ca+per+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
caper	ety	C15: from earlier capers, capres (assumed to be plural), from Latin capparis, from Greek kapparis 
caper	H2.1.
	syl	ca+per
	pron	<1kAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiny trailing Mediterranean cappari?!daceous shrub, with edible flower buds.
caper	H2.2.
	syl	ca+per
	pron	<1kAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants or their edible parts. See also {bean caper}.
capercaillie	ety	C16: from Scottish Gaelic capull coille horse of the woods
capercailzie	alt
	head	capercaillie
	or	capercaillie
	syl	cap+er+cail+zie
	pron	<2k@p*1kAlji>, <-1kAlzi>
	pos	n.
capercaillie	0.
	or	capercailzie
	syl	cap+er+cail+lie
	pron	<2k@p*1kAlji>
	pos	n.
	def	a large European woodland grouse, having a black plumage and fan-shaped tail in the male.
Capernaum	0.
	syl	Ca+per+na+um
	pron	<k*1pR:ni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined town in N Israel, on the NW shore of the Sea of Galilee: closely associated with Jesus Christ during his ministry.
capers	0.
	syl	ca+pers
	pron	<1kAp*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the flower buds of the caper plant, which are pickled and used as a condiment.
capeskin	ety	C19: named after the Cape of Good Hope 
capeskin	1.
	syl	cape+skin
	pron	<1kAp2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft leather obtained from the skins of a type of lamb or sheep having hairlike wool.
capeskin	2.
	syl	cape+skin
	pron	<1kAp2skin>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of this leather.
Cape sparrow	0.
	syl	Cape spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a sparrow, very common in southern Africa: family Also called (esp. in South Africa): {mossie}.
Hugh	infl
	head	Capet
	or	Hugues
	syl	Hugh
	pos	n.
Hugues	infl
	head	Capet
	or	Hugh
	syl	Hugues
	pos	n.
Capetian	1.
	syl	Ca+pe:tian
	pron	<k*1pES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the dynasty founded by Hugh Capet, which ruled France from 987-1328 #7a.d. {~}
Capetian	2.
	syl	Ca+pe:tian
	pron	<k*1pES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Capetian kings or their rule.
Cape Town	0.
	syl	Cape Town
	pos	n.
	def	the legislative capital of South Africa and capital of Cape Province, situated in the southwest on Table Bay: founded in 1652, the first White settlement in southern Africa; important port. Pop.: 691296 (1970).
Cape Verde Islands	0.
	syl	Cape Verde Is+lands
	pron	<vR:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the Atlantic, west of Cape Verde, Senegal: an overseas territory of Portugal until 1975, when the islands became independent; eventual union with Guinea-Bissau is planned. Capital: Praia. Pop.: 272071 (1970). Area: 4033 sq. km (1557 sq. miles).
Cape Wrath	0.
	syl	Cape Wrath
	pron	<roT>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory at the NW extremity of the Scottish mainland.
Cape York	0.
	syl	Cape York
	pos	n.
	def	the northernmost point of the Australian mainland, in N Queensland on the Torres Strait at the tip of {Cape York Peninsula} (a peninsula between the Coral Sea and the Gulf of Carpentaria).
Cap-Haitien	0.
	syl	Cap-Ha:i:tien
	pron	French <kapai1sj?~e>, <-1tj?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Haiti: capital during the French colonial period. Pop.: 30000 (1971 est.). Also called: {Le Cap} (l$$ #!kap).
capias	ety	C15: from Latin, literally: you must take, from capere 
capias	0.
	syl	ca+pi+as
	pron	<1kApi2@s>, <1k@p->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ directing a sheriff or other officer to arrest a named person.
capillaceous	ety	C18: from Latin capill*_aceus hairy, from capillus hair
capillaceous	1.
	syl	cap+il+la+ceous
	pron	<2k@pi1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having numerous filaments resembling hairs or threads.
capillaceous	2.
	syl	cap+il+la+ceous
	pron	<2k@pi1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a hair; capillary.
capillarity	0.
	syl	cap+il+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2k@pi1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon caused by surface tension and resulting in the distortion, elevation, or depression of the surface of a liquid in contact with a solid. Also called: {capillary action}.
capillary	ety	C17: from Latin capill*_aris, from capillus hair
capillary	1.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a hair; slender.
capillary	2.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tubes
	def	having a fine bore.
capillary	3.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to any of the delicate thin-walled blood vessels that form an interconnecting network between the arterioles and the venules.
capillary	4.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or relating to capillarity.
capillaries	infl
	head	capillary
	syl	ca+pil+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capillary	5.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pil*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of the capillary blood vessels.
capillary	6.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine hole or narrow passage in any substance.
capillary tube	0.
	syl	ca+pil+lar:y tube
	pos	n.
	def	a glass tube with a fine bore and thick walls, used in thermometers, etc.
capita	1.
	syl	cap:i+ta
	pron	<1k@pit*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {per capita}.
capita	2.
	syl	cap:i+ta
	pron	<1k@pit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the plural of {caput}.
capital	ety	C13: from Latin capit*_alis (adj.) concerning the head, chief, from caput head; compare Medieval Latin capit*_ale (n.) wealth, from capit*_alis (adj.)
capital	H1.1.a.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the seat of government of a country or other political unit.
capital	H1.1.b.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a capital city.
capital	H1.2.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	material wealth owned by an individual or business enterprise.
capital	H1.3.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	wealth available for or capable of use in the production of further wealth, as by industrial investment.
make capital (out) of	4.
	head	capital
	syl	make capital (out) of.
	def	to get advantage from.
capital	H1.5.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the capitalist class or their interests.
	exam	1	capital versus labour.
capital	H1.6.a.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the ownership interests of a business as represented by the excess of assets over liabilities.
capital	H1.6.b.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the nominal value of the authorized or issued shares.
capital	H1.6.c.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	capital issues.
capital	H1.7.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	any assets or resources, esp. when used to gain profit or advantage.
capital	H1.8.a.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a capital letter. Abbrev.: {cap} {cap}.
capital	H1.8.b.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	capital B.
B	infl
	head	capital
	syl	B
	pos	adj.
etc	infl
	head	capital
	syl	etc.
	pos	adj.
	infl
	head	capital
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	M.
capital	H1.10.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	prenominal
	def	involving or punish?!able by death.
	exam	1	a capital offence.
capital	H1.11.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	very serious; fatal.
	exam	1	a capital error.
capital	H1.12.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	primary, chief, or principal.
	exam	1	our capital concern is that everyone be fed.
capital	H1.13.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or designat?!ing the large modern majuscule letter used chiefly as the initial letter in personal names and place names and other uniquely specificatory nouns, and often for abbreviations and acronyms. Compare { {small} (sense 8)}. See also {upper case}.
capital	H1.14.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	excellent; first-rate.
	exam	1	a capital idea.
capital	ety	C14: from Old French capitel, from Late Latin capitellum, diminutive of caput head
capital	H2.0.
	syl	cap:i+tal
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of a column or pier that supports the entablature. Also called: {chapiter, cap}.
capital account	1.
	syl	cap:i+tal ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	that portion of the balance of payments composed of capital movements and international loans and grants. Compare { {current account} (sense 2)}.
capital account	2.
	syl	cap:i+tal ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	a statement of the net value of a business at a specified date. It is defined as total assets minus total liabilities and represents ownership interests.
capital account	3.
	syl	cap:i+tal ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an account of fixed assets.
capital assets	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal as+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {fixed assets}.
capital expenditure	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal ex+pen+di+ture
	pos	n.
	def	expenditure on acquisitions of or improvements to fixed assets.
capital gain	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal gain
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which the selling price of a financial asset exceeds its cost.
capital gains tax	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal gains tax
	pos	n.
	def	a tax on the profit made from sale of an asset.
capital goods	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Economics.
	def	goods that are themselves utilized in the production of other goods rather than being sold to consumers. Also called: {producer goods}. Compare {consumer goods}.
capitalism	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal+ism
	pron	<1k@pit*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an economic system based on the private ownership of the means of production, distribution, and exchange, characterized by the freedom of capitalists to operate or manage their property for profit in competitive conditions. Also called: {free enterprise, private enterprise}. Compare { {socialism} (sense 1)}.
capitalist	1.
	syl	cap:i+tal+ist
	pron	<1k@pit*2list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns capital, esp. capital invested in a business.
capitalist	2.
	syl	cap:i+tal+ist
	pron	<1k@pit*2list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Politics.
	def	a supporter of capitalism.
capitalist	3.
	syl	cap:i+tal+ist
	pron	<1k@pit*2list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, usually derogatory.
	def	a rich person.
capitalist	4.
	syl	cap:i+tal+ist
	pron	<1k@pit*2list>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to capital, capitalists, or capitalism.
capitalistic	sub
	head	capitalist
	syl	cap:i+tal+1ist+ic
	pos	adj.
capitalisation	alt
	head	capitalization
	or	capitalization
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2k@pit*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
capitalization	1.a.
	or	capitalisation
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@pit*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of capitalizing.
capitalization	1.b.
	or	capitalisation
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@pit*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum so derived.
capitalization	2.
	or	capitalisation
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@pit*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the par value of the total share capital issued by a company, sometimes including the loan capital and re?!serves.
capitalization	3.
	or	capitalisation
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@pit*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of estimating the present value of future payments, earnings, etc.
capitalization	4.
	or	capitalisation
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@pit*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of writing or printing in capital letters.
capitalization issue	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal:i+za+tion is+sue
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rights issue}.
capitalise	alt
	head	capitalize
	or	capitalize
	syl	cap:i+tal+ise
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
capitalize	1.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to take advantage (of); profit (by).
capitalize	2.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to write or print (text) in capital letters or with the first letter of (a word or words) in capital letters.
capitalize	3.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to convert (debt or retained earnings) into capital stock.
capitalize	4.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to authorize (a business enterprise) to issue a specified amount of capital stock.
capitalize	5.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Account?!ing.
	def	to treat (expenditures) as assets.
capitalize	6.a.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to estimate the present value of (a periodical income).
capitalize	6.b.
	or	capitalise
	syl	cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to compute the present value of (a business) from actual or potential earnings.
capital levy	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal lev:y
	pos	n.
	def	a tax on capital or property as contrasted with a tax on income.
capitally	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal+ly
	pron	<1k@pit*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	in an excellent manner; admirably.
capital market	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	the financial institutions collectively that deal with medium-term and long-term capital and loans. Compare {money market}.
capital punishment	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal pun+ish+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the punishment of death for a crime; death penalty.
capital ship	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal ship
	pos	n.
	def	one of the largest and most heavily armed ships in a naval fleet.
capital stock	1.
	syl	cap:i+tal stock
	pos	n.
	def	the par value of the total share capital that a company is authorized to issue.
capital stock	2.
	syl	cap:i+tal stock
	pos	n.
	def	the total physical capital existing in an economy at any moment of time.
capital surplus	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal sur+plus
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {share premium}.
capital transfer tax	0.
	syl	cap:i+tal trans+fer tax
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a tax payable at progressive rates on the cumulative total of gifts of money or property made during the donor's lifetime or after his death. Also called: {gift tax}.
capitate	ety	C17: from Latin capit*_atus having a (large) head, from caput head
capitate	1.
	syl	cap:i+tate
	pron	<1k@pi2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a head, as certain flowers or inflorescences.
capitate	2.
	syl	cap:i+tate
	pron	<1k@pi2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having an en?!larged headlike end.
	exam	1	a capitate bone.
capitation	ety	C17: from Late Latin capit*_ati*_o, from Latin caput head
capitation	1.
	syl	cap:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2k@pi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax levied on the basis of a fixed amount per head.
capitation grant	2.
	head	capitation
	syl	capitation grant.
	def	a grant of money given to every person who qualifies under certain conditions.
capitation	3.
	syl	cap:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2k@pi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of assessing or numbering by counting heads.
capitative	sub
	head	capitation
	syl	cap:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
Capitol	ety	C14: from Latin Capit*_olium, from caput head
Capitol	1.a.
	syl	Cap:i+tol
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Capitoline}.
Capitol	1.b.
	syl	Cap:i+tol
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the temple on the Capitoline.
Capithe	2.
	head	Capitol
	syl	Cap:i+the.
	def	the main building of the U.S. Congress.
Capitol	3.
	syl	Cap:i+tol
	pron	<1k@pitL>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	Also called: {statehouse}. (in the U.S.) the building housing any state legislature.
Capithe	1.
	head	Capitoline
	syl	Cap:i+the.
	def	the most important of the Seven Hills of Rome. The temple of Jupiter was on the southern summit and the ancient citadel on the northern summit. {~}
Capitoline	2.
	syl	Cap:i+to+line
	pron	<1k@pit%*!lIn>, <k*1pit*u->
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Capitoline or the temple of Jupiter.
capitular	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin capitul*_aris, from capitulum #7chapter 
capitular	1.
	syl	ca+pit:u+lar
	pron	<k*1pitjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or associated with a cathedral chapter.
capitular	2.
	syl	ca+pit:u+lar
	pron	<k*1pitjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a capitulum.
capitularly	sub
	head	capitular
	syl	ca+1pit:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
capitulary	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin capitul*_aris; see #7capitu?!lar 
capitularies	infl
	head	capitulary
	syl	ca+pit:u+lar+ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capitulary	0.
	syl	ca+pit:u+lar:y
	pron	<k*1pitjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the collections of ordinances promulgated by the Frankish kings (8th-10th centuries #7a.d.) .
capitulate	ety	C16 (meaning: to arrange under heads, draw up in order; hence, to make terms of surrender): from Medieval Latin capitulare to draw up under heads, from capitulum #7chapter 
capitulate	0.
	syl	ca+pit:u+late
	pron	<k*1pitju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to surrender, esp. under agreed conditions.
capitulator	sub
	head	capitulate
	syl	ca+1pit:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
capitulation	1.
	syl	ca+pit:u+la+tion
	pron	<k*2pitju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of capitulating.
capitulation	2.
	syl	ca+pit:u+la+tion
	pron	<k*2pitju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a document containing terms of surrender.
capitulation	3.
	syl	ca+pit:u+la+tion
	pron	<k*2pitju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement summarizing the main divisions of a subject.
capitulatory	sub
	head	capitulation
	syl	ca+1pit:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
capitulum	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: a little head, from caput head
capitula	infl
	head	capitulum
	syl	ca+pit:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capitulum	1.
	syl	ca+pit:u+lum
	pron	<k*1pitjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a racemose inflorescence in the form of a disc of sessile flowers, the youngest at the centre. It occurs in the daisy and related plants.
capitulum	2.
	syl	ca+pit:u+lum
	pron	<k*1pitjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	a headlike part, esp. the enlarged knoblike terminal part of a long bone, antenna, etc.
caplin	0.
	syl	cap+lin
	pron	<1k@plin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {capelin}.
capo	ety	from Italian capo tasto head stop
capos	infl
	head	capo
	syl	ca:pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capo	H1.0.
	syl	ca:po
	pron	<1kAp*u>, <1k@p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted across all the strings of a guitar, lute, etc., so as to raise the pitch of each string simultaneously. Compare {barr*'e}. Also called: {ca@.po tas+to} (#!k@ap$$$u #!t@ast$$$u).
capo	ety	Italian: head
capos	infl
	head	capo
	syl	ca:pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capo	H2.0.
	syl	ca:po
	pron	<1k@p*u>, Italian <1kapo>, Italian <1kapo>
	pos	n.
	def	the presumed title of a leader in the Mafia.
cap of maintenance	0.
	syl	cap of main+te+nance
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial cap or hat worn or carried as a symbol of office, rank, etc.
capon	ety	Old English capun, from Latin c*_ap*_o capon; related to Greek koptein to cut off
capon	0.
	syl	ca+pon
	pron	<1kAp*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a castrated cock fowl fattened for eating.
Alphonse	infl
	head	Capone
	syl	Al:phonse
	pos	n.
Capone	0.
	syl	Ca:pone
	pron	<k*1p*un>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1899-1947, U.S. gangster in Chicago during Prohibition.
caponise	alt
	head	caponize
	or	caponize
	syl	ca+pon+ise
	pron	<1kAp*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
caponize	0.
	or	caponise
	syl	ca+pon+ize
	pron	<1kAp*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a cock) into a capon.
caporal	ety	C19: from French tabac du caporal corporal's tobacco, denoting its superiority to tabac du soldat soldier's tobacco
caporal	0.
	syl	cap:o+ral
	pron	<2k@p*1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong coarse dark tobacco.
Caporetto	0.
	syl	Cap:o+ret+to
	pron	<2kapo1rAtto>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Kobarid}.
capote	ety	C19: from French: cloak, from cape; see #7cape %1
capote	0.
	syl	ca+pote
	pron	<k*1p*ut>, French <ka1pct>
	pos	n.
	def	a long cloak or soldier's coat, usually with a hood.
Cappadocia	0.
	syl	Cap+pa+do+ci:a
	pron	<2k@p*1d*usi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of E Asia Minor famous for its horses.
Cappadocian	sub
	head	Cappadocia
	syl	Cap+pa+1do+ci:an
	pos	adj. n.
capparidaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Capparidaceae, from Latin capparis caper
capparidaceous	0.
	syl	cap+pa+ri+da+ceous
	pron	<2k@p*ri1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants, mostly shrubs including the caper, of warm and tropical regions.
cappie	ety	C19: diminutive of C18 cap wooden drinking vessel, from Old English copp or Old Norse koppr 
cappie	0.
	syl	cap+pie
	pron	<1k@pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Central Scot. dialect.
	def	an ice-cream cone.
cappuccino	ety	Italian: #7capuchin 
cappuccinos	infl
	head	cappuccino
	syl	cap+puc+ci+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cappuccino	0.
	syl	cap+puc+ci+no
	pron	<2k@pu1CEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	coffee with steamed milk, sometimes served with whipped cream.
capreolate	ety	C18: from Latin capreolus tendril
capreolate	0.
	syl	cap+re:o+late
	pron	<1k@pri*2lAt>, <k*1prE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	possessing or resembling tendrils.
Capri	0.
	syl	Ca+pri
	pron	<k*1prE>, Italian <1ka:pri>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off W Italy, in the Bay of Naples: resort since Roman times. Pop.: 7723 (1971). Area: about 13 sq. km (5 sq. miles).
capric acid	ety	C19: from Latin caper goat, so named from its smell
capric acid	0.
	syl	cap+ric ac:id
	pron	<1k@prik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {decanoic acid}.
capriccio	ety	C17: from Italian: #7caprice 
caprice	alt
	head	capriccio
	or	capriccio
	syl	ca+price
	pron	<-1prECi>
	pos	n.
capriccios	infl
	head	capriccio
	syl	ca+pric+ci:os
	pron	<-1prECi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capricci	infl
	head	capriccio
	or	caprices
	syl	ca+pric+ci
	pron	<-1prECi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caprices	infl
	head	capriccio
	or	capricci
	syl	ca+pric:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
capriccio	0.
	or	caprice
	syl	ca+pric+ci:o
	pron	<k*1priCi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a lively piece composed free?!ly and without adhering to the rules for any specific musical form.
capriccioso	ety	Italian: from capriccio #7caprice 
capriccioso	0.
	syl	ca+pric+ci:o+so
	pron	<k*2priCi1*uz*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played in a free and lively style.
caprice	ety	C17: from French, from Italian capriccio a shiver, caprice, from capo head +riccio hedgehog, suggesting a convulsive shudder in which the hair stood on end like a hedgehog's spines; meaning also influ?!enced by Italian capra goat, by folk etymology
caprice	1.
	syl	ca+price
	pron	<k*1prEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden or unpredictable change of attitude,@T behaviour,@T etc.; @T whim. {$D.@T} a@T tendency@T to@T such changes.
caprice	2.
	syl	ca+price
	pron	<k*1prEs>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {capriccio}.
capricious	0.
	syl	ca+pri+cious
	pron	<k*1priS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or liable to sudden unpredictable changes in attitude or behaviour; impulsive; fickle.
capriciously	sub
	head	capricious
	syl	ca+1pri+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
capriciousness	sub
	head	capricious
	syl	ca+1pri+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Capricorn	ety	C14: from Latin Capricornus (translating Greek aigoker*_os goat-horned) from caper goat+ corn*_u horn
Capricorn	1.a.
	syl	Cap+ri+corn
	pron	<1k@pri2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Goat, Capricornus}. the tenth sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800101 , having a cardinal earth classification and ruled by the planet Saturn. The sun is in this sign between about Dec. 22 and Jan. 19.
Capricorn	1.b.
	syl	Cap+ri+corn
	pron	<1k@pri2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born during the period when the sun is in this sign.
Capricorn	2.
	syl	Cap+ri+corn
	pron	<1k@pri2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for {Capricornus}.
Capricorn	3.
	syl	Cap+ri+corn
	pron	<1k@pri2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tropic of Capricorn}. See { {tropic} (sense 1)}.
Capricorn	4.
	syl	Cap+ri+corn
	pron	<1k@pri2kc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Capricorn.
Capricorn	xref
	syl	Cap+ri+corn
	pron	<1k@pri2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 1b., 4): {Cap+ri+cor+ne@.an} (@!k@apr$I#!k@$$:n$I$$n).
Capricorni	infl
	head	Capricornus
	syl	Cap+ri+cor+ni
	pron	<-nI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Capricornus	0.
	syl	Cap+ri+cor+nus
	pron	<2k@pri1kc:n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Sagittarius and Aquarius.
caprification	ety	C17: from Latin caprif*_ic*_ati*_o, from caprif*_ic*_are to pollinate figs by this method, from caprif*_icus #7caprifig 
caprification	0.
	syl	cap+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2k@prifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of pollinating the edible fig by hanging branches of caprifig flowers in edible fig trees. Parasitic wasps in the caprifig flowers transfer pollen to the edible fig flowers.
caprifig	ety	C15: from Latin caprif*_icus literally: goat fig, from caper goat+ f*_icus #7fig %1
caprifig	0.
	syl	cap+ri+fig
	pron	<1k@pri2fig>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild variety of fig, of S Europe and SW Asia, used in the caprification of the edible fig.
caprifoliaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin caprifoli*_aceae, from caprifolium type genus, from Medieval Latin: honeysuckle, from Latin caper goat+ folium leaf
caprifoliaceous	0.
	syl	cap+ri+fo+li:a+ceous
	pron	<2k@pri2f*uli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of N temperate shrubs or small trees including honeysuckle, elder, and guelder-rose.
caprine	ety	C17: from Latin capr*_inus, from caper goat
caprine	0.
	syl	cap+rine
	pron	<1k@prIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a goat.
capriole	ety	C16: from French, from Old Italian capriola, from capriolo roebuck, from Latin capreolus, caper goat
capriole	1.
	syl	cap+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@pri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a high upward but not forward leap made by a horse with all four feet off the ground.
capriole	2.
	syl	cap+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@pri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dancing.
	def	a leap from bent knees.
capriole	3.
	syl	cap+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@pri2*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a capriole.
Capris	alt
	head	Capri pants
	or	Capri pants
	syl	Ca+pris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Capri pants	0.
	or	Capris
	syl	Ca+pri pants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	women's tight-fitting trousers.
cap rock	1.
	syl	cap rock
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of rock that overlies a salt dome and consists of limestone, gypsum, etc.
cap rock	2.
	syl	cap rock
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of relatively impervious rock overlying an oil- or gas-bearing rock.
caproic acid	ety	C19: caproic, from Latin caper goat, alluding to its smell
caproic acid	0.
	syl	ca+pro+ic ac:id
	pron	<k*1pr*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hexanoic acid}.
caps	1.
	syl	caps.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capital letters.
caps	2.
	syl	caps.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	capsule.
capsaicin	ety	C19 capsicine, from #7capsicum+ -#7ine %2; modern form refashioned from Latin capsa box, case+-#7in 
capsaicin	0.
	syl	cap+sa:i+cin
	pron	<k@p1sAisin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline bitter alkaloid found in capsicums and used as a flavouring in vinegar and pickles. Formula: C\1\8H\2\7O\3N.
cap screw	0.
	syl	cap screw
	pos	n.
	def	a screwed bolt with a cylindrical head having a hexagonal recess. The bolt is turned using a wrench of hexagonal cross section.
Capsian	ety	C20: from French capsien, from Capsa, Latinized form of Gafsa, Tunisia
Capsian	1.
	syl	Cap+si:an
	pron	<1k@psi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a late Palaeolithic culture, dating from about 12000 #7b.c., found mainly around the salt lakes of Tunisia. The culture is characterized by the presence of microliths, backed blades, and engraved limestone slabs.
Capsian	2.
	syl	Cap+si:an
	pron	<1k@psi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this culture.
capsicum	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin capsa box, #7case %2
capsicum	1.
	syl	cap+si+cum
	pron	<1k@psik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American plant of the solanaceous genus such as having mild or pungent seeds enclosed in a pod-shaped or bell-shaped fruit.
capsicum	2.
	syl	cap+si+cum
	pron	<1k@psik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants, used as a vegetable or ground to produce a condiment. {~} See also { {pepper} (sense 4)}.
capsid	ety	C19: from New Latin Capsus (genus)
capsid	H1.0.
	syl	cap+sid
	pron	<1k@psid>
	pos	n.
	def	any heteropterous bug of the family (formerly most of which feed on plant tissues, causing damage to crops.
capsid	ety	C20: from French capside, from Latin capsa box
capsid	H2.0.
	syl	cap+sid
	pron	<1k@psid>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer protein coat of a mature virus.
capsize	ety	C18: of uncertain origin &- cap+#!siz+al n.
capsize	0.
	syl	cap+size
	pron	<k@p1sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to overturn accidentally; upset.
capstan	ety	C14: from Old Proven*,cal cabestan, from Latin capistrum a halter, from capere to seize
capstan	1.
	syl	cap+stan
	pron	<1k@pst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a windlass with a vertical drum turned by a lever or motor and equipped with a ratchet, used on ships for hauling in ropes, etc.
capstan	2.
	syl	cap+stan
	pron	<1k@pst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar device, such as the rotating shaft in a tape recorder that pulls the tape past the head.
capstan bar	0.
	syl	cap+stan bar
	pos	n.
	def	a lever, often wooden, for turning a capstan.
capstan lathe	0.
	syl	cap+stan lathe
	pos	n.
	def	a lathe for repetitive work, having a rotatable turret resembling a capstan to hold tools for successive operations. Also called: {turret lathe}.
copestone	alt
	head	capstone
	or	capstone
	syl	cope+stone
	pron	<1k*up2st*un>
	pos	n.
capstone	0.
	or	copestone
	syl	cap+stone
	pron	<1k@p2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of slabs on the top of a wall, building, etc.
capsulated	alt
	head	capsulate
	or	capsulate
	syl	cap+su+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
capsulate	0.
	or	capsulated
	syl	cap+su+late
	pron	<1k@psju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	within or formed into a capsule.
capsulation	sub
	head	capsulate
	syl	cap+su+1la+tion
	pos	n.
capsule	ety	C17: from French, from Latin capsula, diminutive of capsa box
capsule	1.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble case of gelatin enclosing a dose of medicine.
capsule	2.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin metal cap, seal, or cover, such as the foil covering the cork of a wine bottle.
capsule	3.a.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry fruit that liberates its seeds by splitting, as in the violet, or through pores, as in the poppy.
capsule	3.b.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	the spore-producing organ of mosses and liverworts.
capsule	4.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	a gelatinous layer of polysaccharide or protein surrounding the cell wall of some bacteria: thought to be responsible for the virulence in pathogens.
capsule	5.a.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	a cartilaginous, fibrous, or membranous envelope surrounding any of certain organs or parts.
capsule	5.b.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad band of white fibres ({internal capsule}) near the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere.
capsule	6.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	See {space capsule}.
capsule	7.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	def	an aeroplane cockpit that can be ejected in a flight emergency, complete with crew, instruments, etc.
capsule	8.
	syl	cap+sule
	pron	<1k@psjul>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	in a highly concise form.
	exam	1	a capsule summary.
capsulise	alt
	head	capsulize
	or	capsulize
	syl	cap+sul+ise
	pron	<1k@psju2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
capsulize	1.
	or	capsulise
	syl	cap+sul+ize
	pron	<1k@psju2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state (information, etc.) in a highly condensed form.
capsulize	2.
	or	capsulise
	syl	cap+sul+ize
	pron	<1k@psju2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose in a capsule.
Capt	0.
	syl	Capt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Captain.
captain	ety	C14: from Old French capitaine, from Late Latin capit*_aneus chief, from Latin caput head
captain	1.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	the person in charge of and responsible for a vessel.
captain	2.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the navy who holds a rank junior to a rear admiral but senior to a commander.
captain	3.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the army, certain air forces, and the marine corps who holds a rank junior to a major but senior to a lieutenant.
captain	4.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	the officer in command of a civil aircraft, usually the senior pilot.
captain	5.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	the leader of a team in games.
captain	6.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in command over a group, organization, etc.; leader.
	exam	1	a captain of industry.
captain	7.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a policeman in charge of a precinct.
captain	8.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a head waiter.
captain	9.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a supervisor of bell boys in a hotel.
captain	10.
	syl	cap+tain
	pron	<1k@ptin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be captain of.
captaincy	sub
	head	captain
	or	captainship
	syl	cap+tain+cy
	pos	n.
captainship	sub
	head	captain
	or	captaincy
	syl	cap+tain+2ship
	pos	n.
captain's biscuit	0.
	syl	cap+tain's bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hard fancy biscuit.
caption	ety	C14 (meaning: seizure, an arrest; later, heading of a legal document): from Latin capti*_o a seizing, from capere to take
caption	1.
	syl	cap+tion
	pron	<1k@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a title, brief explanation, or comment accompanying an illustration; legend.
caption	2.
	syl	cap+tion
	pron	<1k@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heading, title, or headline of a chapter, article, etc.
caption	3.
	syl	cap+tion
	pron	<1k@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	graphic material, usually containing lettering, used in television presentation.
caption	4.
	syl	cap+tion
	pron	<1k@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {subtitle} (sense 2)}.
caption	5.
	syl	cap+tion
	pron	<1k@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal heading of a legal document stating when, where, and on what authority it was taken or made.
caption	6.
	syl	cap+tion
	pron	<1k@pS*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide with a caption or captions.
captious	ety	C14 (meaning: catching in error): from Latin capti*_osus, from capti*_o a seizing; see #7caption 
captious	0.
	syl	cap+tious
	pron	<1k@pS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	apt to make trivial criticisms; fault-finding; carping.
captiously	sub
	head	captious
	syl	cap+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
captiousness	sub
	head	captious
	syl	cap+tious+ness
	pos	n.
captivate	ety	C16: from Late Latin captiv*_are, from capt*_ivus #7captive 
captivate	1.
	syl	cap+ti+vate
	pron	<1k@pti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold the attention of by fascinating; enchant.
captivate	2.
	syl	cap+ti+vate
	pron	<1k@pti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {capture}.
captivatingly	sub
	head	captivate
	syl	cap+ti+vat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
captivation	sub
	head	captivate
	syl	cap+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
captivator	sub
	head	captivate
	syl	cap+ti+2va+tor
	pos	n.
captive	ety	C14: from Latin capt*_ivus, from capere to take
captive	1.
	syl	cap+tive
	pron	<1k@ptiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that is confined or restrained, esp. a prisoner of war.
captive	2.
	syl	cap+tive
	pron	<1k@ptiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose behaviour is dominated by some emotion.
	exam	1	a captive of love.
captive	3.
	syl	cap+tive
	pron	<1k@ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	held as prisoner.
captive	4.
	syl	cap+tive
	pron	<1k@ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	held under restriction or control; confined.
	exam	1	captive water held behind a dam.
captive	5.
	syl	cap+tive
	pron	<1k@ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	captivated; enraptured.
captive	6.
	syl	cap+tive
	pron	<1k@ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable by circumstances to avoid speeches, advertisements, etc. (esp. in the phrase {captive audience) }.
captivities	infl
	head	captivity
	syl	cap+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
captivity	1.
	syl	cap+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<k@p1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being captive; imprisonment.
captivity	2.
	syl	cap+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<k@p1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of imprisonment.
captor	ety	C17: from Latin, from capere to take
captor	0.
	syl	cap+tor
	pron	<1k@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that holds another captive.
capture	ety	C16: from Latin capt*_ura a catching, that which is caught, from capere to take
capture	1.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take prisoner or gain control over.
	exam	1	to capture an enemy;
	exam	2	to capture a town.
capture	2.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in a game or contest
	def	to win control or possession of.
	exam	1	to capture a pawn in chess.
capture	3.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to succeed in representing or describing (something elusive).
	exam	1	the artist captured her likeness.
capture	4.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Physics. of an atom, molecule, ion, or nucleus
	def	to acquire (an additional particle).
capture	5.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of taking by force; seizure.
capture	6.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the person or thing captured; booty.
capture	7.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a process by which an atom, molecule, ion, or nucleus acquires an additional particle.
capture	8.
	syl	cap+ture
	pron	<1k@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {piracy}. the process by which the headwaters of one river are diverted into another through erosion caused by the second river's tributaries.
capturer	sub
	head	capture
	syl	cap+tur+er
	pos	n.
Capua	0.
	syl	Cap:u:a
	pron	<1k@pju*>, Italian <1ka:pua>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Italy, in NW Campania: strategically important in ancient times, situated on the Appian Way. Pop.: 17582 (1971).
capuche	ety	C17: from French, from Italian cappuccio, hood, from Late Latin cappa cloak
capouch	alt
	head	capuche
	or	capuche
	syl	ca+pouch
	pron	<k*1pu:S>
	pos	n.
capuche	0.
	or	capouch
	syl	ca+puche
	pron	<k*1pu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a large hood or cowl, esp. that worn by Capuchin friars.
capuchin	ety	C16: from French, from Italian cappuccino, from cappuccio hood; see #7capuche 
capuchin	1.
	syl	cap:u+chin
	pron	<1k@pjuCin>, <-Sin>
	pos	n.
	def	any agile intelligent New World monkey of the genus inhabiting forests in South America, typically having a cowl of thick hair on the top of the head.
capuchin	2.
	syl	cap:u+chin
	pron	<1k@pjuCin>, <-Sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's hooded cloak.
capuchin	3.
	syl	cap:u+chin
	pron	<1k@pjuCin>, <-Sin>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a rare variety of domestic fancy pigeon.
Capuchin	ety	C16: from French; see #7capuche 
Capuchin	0.
	syl	Cap:u+chin
	pron	<1k@pjuCin>, <-Sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a friar belonging to a strict and autonomous branch of the Franciscan Order founded in 1528.
caput	ety	C18: from Latin
capita	infl
	head	caput
	syl	cap:i+ta
	pron	<1k@pit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caput	1.
	syl	ca+put
	pron	<1kAp*t>, <1k@p->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical name for the {head}.
caput	2.
	syl	ca+put
	pron	<1kAp*t>, <1k@p->
	pos	n.
	def	the main or most prominent part of an organ or structure.
capybara	ety	C18: from Portu?!guese capibara, from Tupi
capybara	0.
	syl	cap:y+ba+ra
	pron	<2k@pi1ba:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest rodent: a pig-sized amphibious hystricomorph, re?!sembling a guinea pig and inhabiting river banks in Central and South America: family
Caquet'a	0.
	syl	Ca+que+t*'a
	pron	Spanish <kakA1ta>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japur*'a River from its source in Colombia to the border with Brazil.
car	ety	C14: from Anglo-French carre, ultimately related to Latin carra, carrum two-wheeled wagon, probably of Celtic origin; compare Old Irish carr 
car	1.a.
	syl	car
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {motorcar, automobile}. a self-propelled road vehicle designed to carry passengers, esp. one with four wheels that is powered by an internal-combustion engine.
car	1.b.
	syl	car
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	car coat.
car	2.
	syl	car
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a conveyance for passengers, freight, etc., such as a cable car or the carrier of an airship or balloon.
car	3.
	syl	car
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a railway vehicle for passengers only, such as a sleeping car or buffet car.
car	4.
	syl	car
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a railway carriage or van.
car	5.
	syl	car
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {chariot}.
carabao	ety	from Visayan karab*'aw; compare Malay karbaw 
carabaos	infl
	head	carabao
	syl	car:a+ba:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carabao	0.
	syl	car:a+ba:o
	pron	<2k@r*1bA*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {water buffalo}.
carabid	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin c*_arabus a kind of crab (name applied to these beetles)
carabid	1.
	syl	car:a+bid
	pron	<1k@r*bid>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically dark-coloured beetle of the family including the bombardier and other ground beetles.
carabid	2.
	syl	car:a+bid
	pron	<1k@r*bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
carabine	alt
	head	carabin
	or	carabin
	syl	car:a+bine
	pron	<1k@r*2bIn>
	pos	n.
carabin	0.
	or	carabine
	syl	car:a+bin
	pron	<1k@r*bin>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of { {carbine} (sense 2)}.
carabinier	alt
	head	carabineer
	or	carabineer
	syl	car:a+bi+nier
	pron	<2k@r*bi1ni*>
	pos	n.
carabineer	0.
	or	carabinier
	syl	car:a+bi+neer
	pron	<2k@r*bi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {carbineer}.
ri	infl
	head	carabiniere
	syl	+ri
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caracal	ety	C18: from French, from Turkish kara k*_ul*_ak, literally: black ear
caracal	1.
	syl	car:a+cal
	pron	<1k@r*2k@l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {desert lynx}. a lynxlike feline mammal, inhabiting deserts of N Africa and S Asia, having long legs, a smooth coat of reddish fur, and black-tufted ears.
caracal	2.
	syl	car:a+cal
	pron	<1k@r*2k@l>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
Caracalla	0.
	syl	Car:a:cal:la
	pron	<2k@r*1k@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	real name original name 188-217 #7a.d., Roman emperor (211-17): ruled with cruelty and extravagance; assassinated.
caracara	ety	C19: from Spanish or Portuguese, from Tupi; of imitative origin
caracara	0.
	syl	ca+ra+ca+ra
	pron	<2ka:r*1ka:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large carrion-eating diurnal birds of prey of the genera etc., of S North, Central, and South America, having long legs and naked faces: family (falcons).
Caracas	0.
	syl	Ca+ra+cas
	pron	<k*1r@k*s>, <-1ra:->, Spanish <ka1rakas>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Venezuela, in the north: founded in 1567; major industrial and commercial centre, notably for oil companies. Pop.: 1662627 (1971).
caracole	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish caracol snail, spiral staircase, turn
caracol	alt
	head	caracole
	or	caracole
	syl	car:a+col
	pron	<1k@r*2kol>
	pos	n.
caracole	1.
	or	caracol
	syl	car:a+cole
	pron	<1k@r*2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a half turn to the right or left.
caracole	2.
	or	caracol
	syl	car:a+cole
	pron	<1k@r*2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiral staircase. {~}
caracole	3.
	or	caracol
	syl	car:a+cole
	pron	<1k@r*2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	to execute a half turn to the right or left.
caracul	1.
	syl	car:a+cul
	pron	<1k@r*2k^l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Persian lamb}. the black loosely curled fur obtained from the skins of newly born lambs of the karakul sheep.
caracul	2.
	syl	car:a+cul
	pron	<1k@r*2k^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {karakul}.
carafe	ety	C18: from French, from Italian caraffa, from Spanish garrafa, from Arabic gharr*_afah vessel
carafe	0.a.
	syl	ca+rafe
	pron	<k*1r@f>, <-1ra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass bottle for table use, for water or wine.
carafe	0.b.
	syl	ca+rafe
	pron	<k*1r@f>, <-1ra:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a carafe wine.
carageen	0.
	syl	car:a+geen
	pron	<1k@r*2gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {carrageen}.
carambola	alt
	head	caramba
	or	caramba
	syl	ca+ram+bo+la
	pron	<2k@r*m1b*ul*>
	pos	n.
caramba	1.
	or	carambola
	syl	ca+ram+ba
	pron	<k*1r@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated tree, of SE Asia: family
caramba	2.
	or	carambola
	syl	ca+ram+ba
	pron	<k*1r@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the smooth-skinned yellow edible fruit of this tree, which is borne on the older stems.
caramel	ety	C18: from French, from Spanish caramelo, of uncertain origin
caramel	1.
	syl	car:a+mel
	pron	<1k@r*m*l>, <-2mel>
	pos	n.
	def	burnt sugar, used for colouring and flavouring food.
caramel	2.
	syl	car:a+mel
	pron	<1k@r*m*l>, <-2mel>
	pos	n.
	def	a chewy sweet made from sugar, butter, milk, etc.
caramel	xref
	syl	car:a+mel
	pron	<1k@r*m*l>, <-2mel>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {cr*`eme caramel}.
caramelise	alt
	head	caramelize
	or	caramelize
	syl	car:a+mel+ise
	pron	<1k@r*m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
caramelize	0.
	or	caramelise
	syl	car:a+mel+ize
	pron	<1k@r*m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert or be converted into caramel.
carangid	ety	C19: from New Latin Carangidae, from Caranx type genus, from French carangue shad, from Spanish caranga, of obscure origin
carangoid	alt
	head	carangid
	or	carangid
	syl	ca+ran+goid
	pron	<k*1r@Ggcid>
	pos	n.
carangid	1.
	or	carangoid
	syl	ca+ran+gid
	pron	<k*1r@nJid>, <-1r@Ggid>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine percoid fish of the family having a compressed body and deeply forked tail. The group includes the jacks, horse mackerel, pompano, and pilot fish.
carangid	2.
	or	carangoid
	syl	ca+ran+gid
	pron	<k*1r@nJid>, <-1r@Ggid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
carapace	ety	C19: from French, from Spanish carapacho, of unknown origin
carapace	0.
	syl	car:a+pace
	pron	<1k@r*2pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick hard shield, made of chitin or bone, that covers part of the body of crabs, lobsters, tortoises, etc.
carat	ety	C16: from Old French, from Medieval Latin carratus, from Arabic q*_ir*_at weight of four grains, carat, from Greek keration a little horn, from keras horn
carat	1.
	syl	car+at
	pron	<1k@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the weight of precious stones, esp. diamonds. It was formerly defined as 3.17 grains, but the international carat is now standardized as 0.20 grams.
carat	2.
	syl	car+at
	pron	<1k@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Usual U.S. spelling: {karat}. a measure of the proportion of gold in an alloy, expressed as the number of parts of gold in 24 parts of the alloy.
Caractacus	infl
	head	Caratacus
	syl	Ca:rac:ta:cus
Caratacus	0.
	syl	Ca:rat:a:cus
	pron	<k*1r@t*k*s>
	def	or (k$$#!r@ad$$k) died ??54 #7a.d., British chieftain: led an unsuccessful resistance against the Romans (43-50).
Michelangelo Merisi da	infl
	head	Caravaggio
	syl	Mi:chel:an:ge:lo Me:ri:si da
	pron	<2mikA1lanJAlo> <mA1rEzi>, <da>
	pos	n.
Caravaggio	0.
	syl	Ca:ra:vag:gio
	pron	Italian <2kara1vadJo>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	1573-1610, Italian painter, noted for his realistic depiction of religious subjects and for his dramatic use of chiaroscuro.
caravan	ety	C16: from Italian caravana, from Persian k*_arw*_an 
caravan	1.a.
	syl	car:a+van
	pron	<1k@r*2v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large enclosed vehicle capable of being pulled by a car or lorry and equipped to be lived in. U.S. name: {trailer}.
caravan	1.b.
	syl	car:a+van
	pron	<1k@r*2v@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a caravan site.
caravan	2.
	syl	car:a+van
	pron	<1k@r*2v@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in some parts of Asia and Africa
	def	a company of traders or other travellers journeying together, often with a train of camels, through the desert.
caravan	3.
	syl	car:a+van
	pron	<1k@r*2v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of wagons, pack mules, camels, etc., esp. travelling in single file.
caravan	4.
	syl	car:a+van
	pron	<1k@r*2v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large covered vehicle, esp. a gaily coloured one used by Gypsies, circuses, etc.
caravans	infl
	head	caravan
	syl	car:a+vans
	pos	vb.
caravanning	infl
	head	caravan
	syl	car:a+van+ning
	pos	vb.
caravanned	infl
	head	caravan
	syl	car:a+vanned.
	pos	vb.
caravan	5.
	syl	car:a+van
	pron	<1k@r*2v@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to travel or have a holiday in a caravan.
caravanserai	ety	C16: from Persian k*_arw*_ansar*_a*_i caravan inn
caravansary	alt
	head	caravanserai
	or	caravanserai
	syl	car:a+van+sa+ry
	pron	<2k@r*1v@ns*ri>
	pos	n.
caravanserais	infl
	head	caravanserai
	or	caravanseries
	syl	car:a+van+se+rais
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caravanseries	infl
	head	caravanserai
	or	caravanserais
	syl	car:a+van+se+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caravanserai	0.
	or	caravansary
	syl	car:a+van+se+rai
	pron	<2k@r*1v@ns*2rI>, <-2rA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Eastern countries, esp. formerly
	def	a large inn enclosing a courtyard, providing accommodation for caravans.
caravel	ety	C16: from Portuguese caravela, diminutive of caravo ship, ultimately from Greek karabos crab, horned beetle
carvel	alt
	head	caravel
	or	caravel
	syl	car+vel
	pos	n.
caravel	0.
	or	carvel
	syl	car:a+vel
	pron	<1k@r*2vel>
	pos	n.
	def	a two- or three-masted sailing ship, esp. one with a broad beam, high poopdeck, and lateen rig that was used by the Spanish and Portuguese in the 15th and 16th centuries.
caraway	ety	C14: probably from Medieval Latin carvi, from Arabic karawy*_a, from Greek karon 
caraway	1.
	syl	car:a+way
	pron	<1k@r*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous Eurasian plant, having finely divided leaves and clusters of small whitish flowers.
caraway seed	2.
	head	caraway
	syl	caraway seed.
	def	the pungent aromatic one-seeded fruit of this plant, used in cooking and in medicine.
carbamate	0.
	syl	car+ba+mate
	pron	<1ka:b*2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of carbamic acid. The salts contain the monovalent ion NH\2COO%-, and the esters contain the group NH\2COO-.
carbamic acid	0.
	syl	car+bam+ic ac:id
	pron	<ka:1b@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical compound known only in the form of carbamate salts and esters. Formula: NH\2COOH.
carbamidine	0.
	syl	car+bam:i+dine
	pron	<ka:1b@mi2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {guanidine}.
carbanion	0.
	syl	car+ban+i:on
	pron	<ka:1b@nI*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a negatively charged organic ion, such as H\3C%-, derived from a free radical by addition of one electron. Compare {carbonium ion}.
carbazole	0.
	syl	car+ba+zole
	pron	<1ka:b*2z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble solid obtained from coal tar and used in the production of some dyes. Formula: C\1\2H\9N. Also called: {diphenylenimine}.
carbene	0.
	syl	car+bene
	pron	<1ka:bEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a neutral divalent free radical, such as methylene, :CH\2.
carbide	1.
	syl	car+bide
	pron	<1ka:bId>
	pos	n.
	def	an inorganic compound of carbon with a more electropositive element. See also {acetylide}.
carbide	2.
	syl	car+bide
	pron	<1ka:bId>
	pos	n.
	def	See {calcium carbide}.
carbine	ety	C17: from French carabine, from Old French carabin carabineer, perhaps variant of escarrabin one who prepares corpses for burial, from scarab*'ee, from Latin scarabaeus #7scarab 
carbine	1.
	syl	car+bine
	pron	<1ka:bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a light automatic or semiautomatic rifle of limited range.
carbine	2.
	syl	car+bine
	pron	<1ka:bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {carabin, carabine}. a light short-barrelled shoulder rifle formerly used by cavalry.
carabineer	infl
	head	carbineer
	or	carabinier
	syl	car:a+bi+neer
	pron	<2k@r*bi1ni*>
	pos	n.
carabinier	infl
	head	carbineer
	or	carabineer
	syl	car:a+bi:nier
	pron	<2k@r*bi1ni*>
	pos	n.
carbineer	0.
	syl	car+bi+neer
	pron	<2ka:bi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier equipped with a carbine.
carbohydrate	0.
	syl	car+bo+hy+drate
	pron	<2ka:b*u1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of organic compounds, including sugars, such as sucrose, and polysaccharides, such as cellulose, glycogen, and starch, that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, with the general formula C (H\2O) an important source of food and energy for animals.
carbolated	0.
	syl	car+bo+lat+ed
	pron	<1ka:b*2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing carbolic acid.
carbolic acid	ety	C19: carbolic, from #7carbo -#7+ -#7ol %1#7+ -#7ic 
carbolic acid	0.
	syl	car+bol+ic ac:id
	pron	<ka:1bolik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {phenol}, esp. when it is used as an antiseptic or disinfectant.
carbolise	alt
	head	carbolize
	or	carbolize
	syl	car+bo+lise
	pron	<1ka:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
carbolize	0.
	or	carbolise
	syl	car+bo+lize
	pron	<1ka:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {phenolate}.
carbon	ety	C18: from French carbone, from Latin carb*_o charcoal, dead or glowing coal
carbon	1.a.
	syl	car+bon
	pron	<1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmetallic element existing in the three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon, graphite, and diamond: occurring in carbon dioxide, coal, oil, and all organic compounds. The isotope {carbon-12} has been adopted as the standard for atomic wt.; {carbon-14}, a radioisotope with a half-life of 5700 years, is used in radiocarbon dating and as a tracer. Symbol: C; atomic no.: 6; atomic wt.: 12.01115; valency: 2, 3, or 4; relative density: 1.8-2.1 (amorphous), 1.9-2.3 (graphite), 3.1-3.5 (diamond); sublimes above 3500?%C; boiling pt.: 4827?%C.
carbon	1.b.
	syl	car+bon
	pron	<1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a carbon compound.
carbon	2.
	syl	car+bon
	pron	<1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {carbon paper} or {carbon copy}.
carbon	3.
	syl	car+bon
	pron	<1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a carbon electrode used in a carbon-arc light or in carbon-arc welding.
carbon	4.
	syl	car+bon
	pron	<1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod or plate, made of carbon, used in some types of battery.
carbonous	sub
	head	carbon
	syl	car+bon+ous
	pos	adj.
carbonaceous	0.
	syl	car+bo+na+ceous
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or containing carbon.
carbonade	ety	C20: from French
carbonade	0.
	syl	car+bo+nade
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAd>, <-1na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a stew of beef and onions cooked in beer.
carbonado	ety	C16: from Spanish carbonada, from carb*'on charcoal; see #7carbon 
carbonadoes	infl
	head	carbonado
	or	carbonados
	syl	car+bo+na+does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carbonados	infl
	head	carbonado
	or	carbonadoes
	syl	car+bo+na+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carbonado	H1.1.
	syl	car+bo+na+do
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAd*u>, <-1na:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of meat, fish, etc., scored and grilled.
carbonados	infl
	head	carbonado
	syl	car+bo+na+dos
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
carbonadoing	infl
	head	carbonado
	syl	car+bo+na+do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
carbonadoed	infl
	head	carbonado
	syl	car+bo+na+doed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
carbonado	H1.2.
	syl	car+bo+na+do
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAd*u>, <-1na:d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to score and grill (meat, fish, etc.).
carbonado	H1.3.
	syl	car+bo+na+do
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAd*u>, <-1na:d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to hack or slash.
carbonado	ety	Portu?!guese, literally: carbonated
carbonados	infl
	head	carbonado
	or	carbonadoes
	syl	car+bo+na+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carbonadoes	infl
	head	carbonado
	or	carbonados
	syl	car+bo+na+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carbonado	H2.0.
	syl	car+bo+na+do
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAd*u>, <-1na:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an inferior dark massive variety of diamond used in industry for polishing and drilling. Also called: {black diamond}.
carbon arc	1.a.
	syl	car+bon arc
	pos	n.
	def	an electric arc produced between two carbon electrodes, formerly used as a light source.
carbon arc	1.b.
	syl	car+bon arc
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	carbon-arc light.
carbon arc	2.a.
	syl	car+bon arc
	pos	n.
	def	an electric arc produced between a carbon electrode and material to be welded.
carbon arc	2.b.
	syl	car+bon arc
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	carbon-arc welding.
Carbonari	ety	C19: from Italian, plural of carbonaro seller or burner of charcoal, name adopted by the society
Carbonaro	infl
	head	Carbonari
	syl	Car+bo+na+ro
	pron	<-1na:r*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Carbonari	0.
	syl	Car+bo+na+ri
	pron	<2ka:b*1na:ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	members of a secret political society with liberal republican aims, originating in S Italy about 1811 and particularly engaged in the struggle for Italian unification.
carbonate	ety	C18: from French, from carbone #7carbon 
carbonate	1.
	syl	car+bon+ate
	pron	<1ka:b*2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of carbonic acid. Carbonate salts contain the divalent ion CO%2@b\3%-#800103 .
carbonate	2.
	syl	car+bon+ate
	pron	<1ka:b*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or turn into a carbonate.
carbonate	3.
	syl	car+bon+ate
	pron	<1ka:b*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with carbon dioxide or carbonic acid, as in the manu?!facture of soft drinks.
carbonation	1.
	syl	car+bon:a+tion
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	absorption of or reaction with carbon dioxide.
carbonation	2.
	syl	car+bon:a+tion
	pron	<2ka:b*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {carbonization}.
carbon bisulphide	0.
	syl	car+bon bi+sul+phide
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	another name for {carbon disulphide}.
carbon black	0.
	syl	car+bon black
	pos	n.
	def	a black finely divided form of amorphous carbon produced by incomplete combustion of natural gas or petroleum: used to reinforce rubber and in the manufacture of pigments and ink.
carbon copy	1.
	syl	car+bon cop:y
	pos	n.
	def	a duplicate copy of writing, typewriting, or drawing obtained by using carbon paper. Often shortened to {carbon}.
carbon copy	2.
	syl	car+bon cop:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is identical or very similar to another.
carbon cycle	1.
	syl	car+bon cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the circulation of carbon between living organisms and their surroundings. Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is synthesized by plants into plant tissue, which is ingested and metabolized by animals and reduced to carbon dioxide again during respiration and decay.
carbon cycle	2.
	syl	car+bon cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	four thermo?!nuclear reactions believed to be the source of energy in many stars. Carbon nuclei function as catalysts in the fusion of protons to form helium nuclei.
carbon dating	0.
	syl	car+bon dat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	short for {radiocarbon dating}.
carbon dioxide	0.
	syl	car+bon di+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless incombustible gas present in the atmosphere and formed during respiration, the decomposition and combustion of organic compounds, and in the reaction of acids with carbonates: used in carbonated drinks, fire extinguishers, and as dry ice for refrigeration. Formula: CO\2. Also called: {carbonic-acid gas}.
carbon dioxide snow	0.
	syl	car+bon di+ox+ide snow
	pos	n.
	def	solid carbon dioxide, used as a refrigerant.
carbon disulphide	0.
	syl	car+bon di+sul+phide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless slightly soluble volatile flammable poisonous liquid commonly having a disagreeable odour due to the presence of impurities: used as an organic solvent and in the manufacture of rayon and carbon tetrachloride. Formula: CS\2. Also called (not in technical usage): {carbon bisulphide}.
carbon fibre	0.
	syl	car+bon fi+bre
	pos	n.
	def	a black silky thread of pure carbon made by heating and stretching textile fibres and used because of its lightness and strength at high temperatures for reinforcing resins, ceramics, and metals, esp. in turbine blades.
carbon- dating	0.
	syl	car:bon-14 dat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiocarbon dating}.
carbonic	0.
	syl	car+bon+ic
	pron	<ka:1bonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound
	def	containing carbon, esp. tetravalent carbon.
carbonic acid	0.
	syl	car+bon+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a weak acid formed when carbon dioxide combines with water: obtained only in aqueous solutions, never in the pure state. Formula: H\2CO\3.
carbonic-acid gas	0.
	syl	car:bon:ic-ac:id gas
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {carbon dioxide}.
carboniferous	0.
	syl	car+bon+if+er+ous
	pron	<2ka:b*1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding coal or carbon.
Carboniferous	1.
	syl	Car+bon+if+er+ous
	pron	<2ka:b*1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the fifth period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Devonian and Permian periods, lasting for 80 million years during which coal measures were formed. {~}
the	2.
	head	Carboniferous
	syl	the.
	def	the Carboniferous period or rock system.
carbonium ion	0.
	syl	car+bon+i:um i:on
	pron	<ka:1b*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a positively charged organic ion, such as H\3C%+, derived from a free radical by removal of one electron. Compare {carbanion}.
carbonise	alt
	head	carbonize
	or	carbonize
	syl	car+bon+ise
	pron	<1ka:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
carbonize	1.
	or	carbonise
	syl	car+bon+ize
	pron	<1ka:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn into carbon as a result of heating.
carbonize	2.
	or	carbonise
	syl	car+bon+ize
	pron	<1ka:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enrich or coat (a substance) with carbon.
carbonize	3.
	or	carbonise
	syl	car+bon+ize
	pron	<1ka:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to react or unite with carbon. {~} Also (for senses 2, 3): {carburize}. &- {@!car+bon@.i+#!za+tion} {@!car+bon@.i+#!sa+tion}
carbonizer	sub
	head	carbonize
	or	carboniser
	syl	car+bon+2iz+er
	pos	n.
carboniser	sub
	head	carbonize
	or	carbonizer
	syl	car+bon+2is+er
	pos	n.
carbon microphone	0.
	syl	car+bon mi:cro+phone
	pos	n.
	def	a microphone in which a diaphragm, vibrated by sound waves, applies a varying pressure to a container packed with carbon granules, altering the resistance of the carbon. A current flowing through the carbon is thus modulated at the frequency of the sound waves.
carbon monoxide	0.
	syl	car+bon mon+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless poisonous flammable gas formed when carbon compounds burn in insufficient air and produced by the action of steam on hot carbon: used as a reducing agent in metallurgy and as a fuel. Formula: CO.
carbon paper	1.
	syl	car+bon pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a thin sheet of paper coated on one side with a dark waxy pigment, often containing carbon, that is transferred by the pressure of writing or of typewriter keys onto the copying surface below. Often shortened to {carbon}.
carbon paper	2.
	syl	car+bon pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {carbon tissue}.
carbon printing	alt
	head	carbon process
	or	carbon process
	syl	car+bon print+ing
	pos	n.
carbon process	0.
	or	carbon printing
	syl	car+bon pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic process for producing positive prints by exposing sensitized carbon tissue to light passing through a negative. Washing removes the unexposed gelatin leaving the pigmented image in the exposed insoluble gelatin.
carbon steel	0.
	syl	car+bon steel
	pos	n.
	def	steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains.
carbon tetrachloride	0.
	syl	car+bon tet+ra+chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile nonflammable sparingly soluble liquid made from chlorine and carbon disulphide; tetrachloromethane. It is used as a solvent, cleaning fluid, and insecticide. Formula: CCl\4.
carbon tissue	0.
	syl	car+bon tis+sue
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of paper coated with pigmented gelatin, used in the carbon process. Also called: {carbon paper}.
carbonyl	1.
	syl	car+bon+yl
	pron	<1ka:b*2nIl>, <-nil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consist?!ing of, or containing the divalent group =CO.
	exam	1	a carbonyl group or radical.
carbonyl	2.
	syl	car+bon+yl
	pron	<1ka:b*2nIl>, <-nil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any one of a class of inorganic complexes in which carbonyl groups are bound directly to metal atoms.
carbonylic	sub
	head	carbonyl
	syl	car+bon+yl+ic
	pron	<2ka:b*1nilik>
	pos	adj.
carbonyl chloride	0.
	syl	car+bon+yl chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	another name for {phosgene}.
Carborundum	0.a.
	syl	Car+bo+run+dum
	pron	<2ka:b*1r^nd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of various abrasive materials, esp. one consisting of silicon carbide.
Carborundum	0.b.
	syl	Car+bo+run+dum
	pron	<2ka:b*1r^nd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Carborundum wheel.
carboxylase	0.
	syl	car+box+yl+ase
	pron	<ka:1boksi2lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme that catalyses the release of carbon dioxide from certain acids.
carboxylate	0.
	syl	car+box+yl+ate
	pron	<ka:1boksi2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of a carboxylic acid having a formula of the type M(RCOO) where M is a metal and R an organic group, or R\1COOR\2, where R\1 and R\2 are organic groups.
carboxyl group	ety	C19 carboxyl, from #7carbo -#7+oxy -#7+ -#7yl 
radical	alt
	head	carboxyl group
	or	carboxyl group
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<ka:1boksIl>, <-sil>
	pos	n.
carboxyl group	0.
	or	radical
	syl	car+box+yl group
	pron	<ka:1boksIl>, <-sil>
	pos	n.
	def	the monovalent group -COOH, consisting of a carbonyl group bound to a hydroxyl group: the functional group in organic acids.
carboxylic acid	0.
	syl	car+box+yl+ic ac:id
	pron	<2ka:bok1silik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic acids containing the carboxyl group. See also {fatty acid}.
carboy	ety	C18: from Persian qar*_aba
carboy	0.
	syl	car+boy
	pron	<1ka:2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a large glass or plastic bottle, usually protected by a basket or box, used for containing corrosive liquids such as acids.
carbuncle	ety	C13: from Latin carbunculus diminutive of carb*_o coal
carbuncle	1.
	syl	car+bun+cle
	pron	<1ka:2b^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive skin eruption, similar to but larger than a boil, with several openings: caused by staphylococcal infection.
carbuncle	2.
	syl	car+bun+cle
	pron	<1ka:2b^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded gemstone, esp. a garnet cut without facets.
carbuncle	3.
	syl	car+bun+cle
	pron	<1ka:2b^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark reddish-greyish-brown colour.
carbuncled	sub
	head	carbuncle
	syl	car+2bun+cled
	pos	adj.
carbuncular	sub
	head	carbuncle
	syl	car+bun+cu+lar
	pron	<ka:1b^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
carburation	0.
	syl	car+bu+ra+tion
	pron	<2ka:bju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of mixing a hydrocarbon fuel with a correct amount of air to make an explosive mixture for an internal-combustion engine.
carburet	ety	C18: from #7carb (#7on) #7+ -#7uret 
carburets	infl
	head	carburet
	or	carburets
	syl	car+bu+rets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
carburetting	infl
	head	carburet
	or	carbureting
	syl	car+bu+ret+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
carburetted	infl
	head	carburet
	or	carbureted
	syl	car+bu+ret+ted
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
carbureting	infl
	head	carburet
	or	carburetting
	syl	car+bu+ret+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
carbureted	infl
	head	carburet
	or	carburetted
	syl	car+bu+ret+ed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
carburet	0.
	syl	car+bu+ret
	pron	<1ka:bju2ret>, <2ka:bju1ret>, <-b*->
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or mix (a gas, etc.) with carbon or carbon compounds.
carburetter	infl
	head	carburettor
	or	carburetor
	syl	car+bu+ret+ter
	pron	<2ka:bju1ret*>, <1ka:bju2ret*>, <-b*->
	pos	n.
carburetor	infl
	head	carburettor
	or	carburetter
	syl	car+bu+re:tor
	pron	<1ka:bju2rAt*>, <-b*->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
carburettor	0.
	syl	car+bu+ret+tor
	pron	<2ka:bju1ret*>, <1ka:bju2ret*>, <-b*->
	pos	n.
	def	a device used in petrol engines for atomizing the petrol, controlling its mixture with air, and regulating the intake of the air-petrol mixture into the engine. Compare {fuel injection}.
carburise	alt
	head	carburize
	or	carburize
	syl	car+bu+rise
	pron	<1ka:bju2rIz>, <-b*->
	pos	vb.
carburize	0.
	or	carburise
	syl	car+bu+rize
	pron	<1ka:bju2rIz>, <-b*->
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {carbonize}.
carburization	sub
	head	carburize
	or	carburisation
	syl	car+bu+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
carburisation	sub
	head	carburize
	or	carburization
	syl	car+bu+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
carbies	infl
	head	carby
	syl	car+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carby	0.
	syl	car+by
	pron	<1ka:bi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {carburettor}.
carbylamine	0.
	syl	car+byl:a+mine
	pron	<2ka:bil*1mEn>, <-1@min>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {isocyanide}.
carcajou	ety	C18: from Canadian French, from Algonquian karkajou 
carcajou	0.
	syl	car+ca+jou
	pron	<1ka:k*2Ju:>, <-2Zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American name for {wolverine}.
carcanet	ety	C16: from French carcan, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse kverkband chin-strap
carcanet	0.
	syl	car+ca+net
	pron	<1ka:k*2net>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a jewelled collar or necklace.
carcass	ety	C14: from Old French carcasse, of obscure origin
carcase	alt
	head	carcass
	or	carcass
	syl	car+case
	pron	<1ka:k*s>
	pos	n.
carcass	1.
	or	carcase
	syl	car+cass
	pron	<1ka:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the dead body of an animal, esp. one that has been slaughtered for food, with the head, limbs, and entrails removed.
carcass	2.
	or	carcase
	syl	car+cass
	pron	<1ka:k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, usually facetious or derogatory.
	def	a person's body.
carcass	3.
	or	carcase
	syl	car+cass
	pron	<1ka:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the skeleton or framework of a structure.
	exam	1	the carcass of an old tyre.
carcass	4.
	or	carcase
	syl	car+cass
	pron	<1ka:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the remains of anything when its life or vitality is gone; shell.
Carcassonne	0.
	syl	Car+cas+sonne
	pron	French <karka1scn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW France: extensive remains of medieval fortifications. Pop.: 44623 (1975).
Carchemish	0.
	syl	Car+chem+ish
	pron	<1ka:k*miS>, <ka:1kE->
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Syria on the Euphrates, lying on major trade routes; site of a victory of the Babylonians over the Egyptians (605 #7b.c.) #7.
carcinogen	ety	C20: from Greek karkinos #7cancer+ -#7gen 
carcinogen	0.
	syl	car+cin:o+gen
	pron	<ka:1sin*J*n>, <1ka:sin*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any substance that produces cancer.
carcinogenic	sub
	head	carcinogen
	syl	car+cin:o+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
carcinoma	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek karkin*_oma, from karkinos #7cancer 
carcinomas	infl
	head	carcinoma
	or	carcinomata
	syl	car+ci+no+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carcinomata	infl
	head	carcinoma
	or	carcinomas
	syl	car+ci+no+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carcinoma	1.
	syl	car+ci+no+ma
	pron	<2ka:si1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any malignant tumour derived from epithelial tissue.
carcinoma	2.
	syl	car+ci+no+ma
	pron	<2ka:si1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for { {cancer} (sense 1)}.
carcinomatoid	sub
	head	carcinoma
	or	carcinomatous
	syl	car+ci+1no+ma+2toid
	pos	adj.
carcinomatous	sub
	head	carcinoma
	or	carcinomatoid
	syl	car+ci+1no+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
carcinomatosis	0.
	syl	car+ci+no+ma+to+sis
	pron	<2ka:si2n*um*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a condition characterized by widespread dissemination of carcinomas or by a carcinoma that affects a large area.
card	ety	C15: from Old French carte, from Latin charta leaf of papyrus, from Greek khart*_es, probably of Egyptian origin
card	H1.1.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of stiff paper or thin cardboard, usually rectangular, with varied uses, as for filing information in an index, bearing a written notice for display, entering scores in a game, etc.
card	H1.2.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	such a card used for identification, reference, proof of membership, etc..
	exam	1	library card;
	exam	2	identity card;
	exam	3	visiting card.
card	H1.3.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	such a card used for sending greetings, messages, or invi?!tations, often bearing an illustration, prin?!ted greetings, etc..
	exam	1	Christmas card;
	exam	2	birthday card.
card	H1.4.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of small pieces of cardboard, variously marked with signifi?!cant figures, symbols, etc., used for playing games or for fortune-telling.
card	H1.5.a.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {playing card}.
card	H1.5.b.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a card game.
card	H1.5.c.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	cardsharp.
card	H1.6.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a witty, entertaining, or eccentric person.
card	H1.7.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	See {compass card}.
card	H1.8.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {race card}. a daily programme of all the races at a meeting, listing the runners, riders, weights to be carried, distances to be run, and conditions of each race.
card	H1.9.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or action used in order to gain an advantage, esp. one that is concealed and kept in reserve until needed (esp. in the phrase {a card up one's sleeve}) .
card	H1.10.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	See {punched card. ~} See also: {cards}.
card	ety	C15: from Old French carde card, teasel, from Latin carduus thistle
card	H2.1.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {carding machine}. a machine for combing fibres of cotton, wool, etc., to remove small unwanted fibres before spinning.
card	H2.2.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a comblike tool for raising the nap on cloth.
card	H2.3.
	syl	card
	pron	<ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to process with such a machine or tool.
carder	sub
	head	card
	syl	card+er
	pos	n.
Card	0.
	syl	Card.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cardinal.
cardamom	ety	C15: from Latin carda?!m*_omum, from Greek kardam*_omon, from kardamon cress+ am*_omon an Indian spice
cardamum	infl
	head	cardamom
	or	cardamon
	syl	car+da+mum
	pron	<1ka:d*m*m>
	pos	n.
cardamon	infl
	head	cardamom
	or	cardamum
	syl	car+da+mon
	pos	n.
cardamom	1.
	syl	car+da+mom
	pron	<1ka:d*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, that has large hairy leaves.
cardamom	2.
	syl	car+da+mom
	pron	<1ka:d*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeds of this plant, used esp. as a spice or condiment.
cardamom	3.
	syl	car+da+mom
	pron	<1ka:d*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a related East Indian plant, whose seeds are used as a substitute for cardamom seeds.
cardboard	1.a.
	syl	card+board
	pron	<1ka:d2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stiff board made from paper pulp and used esp. for making cartons.
cardboard	1.b.
	syl	card+board
	pron	<1ka:d2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cardboard boxes.
cardboard	2.
	syl	card+board
	pron	<1ka:d2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without substance.
	exam	1	a cardboard smile;
	exam	2	a cardboard general.
card-carrying	0.
	syl	card-car:ry:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	being an official member of a specified organization or set.
	exam	1	a card-?!carrying union member;
	exam	2	a card-carrying Communist.
card catalogue	0.
	syl	card cat:a+logue
	pos	n.
	def	a catalogue of books, papers, etc., filed on cards.
C'ardenas	H1.0.
	syl	C*'ar+de+nas
	pron	Spanish <1karDA2nas>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Cuba. Pop.: 55200 (1970).
L'azaro	infl
	head	C'ardenas
	syl	L*'a:za:ro
	pron	<1laTaro>
	pos	n.
card file	0.
	syl	card file
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {card index}.
cardiac	ety	C17: from Latin cardiacus, from Greek, from kardia heart
cardiac	1.
	syl	car+di+ac
	pron	<1ka:di2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the heart.
cardiac	2.
	syl	car+di+ac
	pron	<1ka:di2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the portion of the stomach connected to the oesophagus.
cardiac	3.
	syl	car+di+ac
	pron	<1ka:di2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a heart disorder.
cardiac	4.
	syl	car+di+ac
	pron	<1ka:di2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that stimulates the heart muscle.
cardialgia	1.
	syl	car+di+al+gi:a
	pron	<2ka:di1@lJi*>, <-J*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in or near the heart.
cardialgia	2.
	syl	car+di+al+gi:a
	pron	<2ka:di1@lJi*>, <-J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {heartburn}.
cardialgic	sub
	head	cardialgia
	syl	car+di+1al+gic
	pos	adj.
Cardiff	0.
	syl	Car+diff
	pron	<1ka:dif>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Wales, situated in the southeast: administrative centre of Glamorgan: an important port. Pop.: 278221 (1971).
cardigan	ety	C19: named after J.T. Brudenell (1797-1868), 7th Earl of Cardigan 
cardigan	0.
	syl	car+di+gan
	pron	<1ka:dig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a knitted jacket or sweater with buttons up the front.
Cardigan	0.
	syl	Car+di+gan
	pron	<1ka:dig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the larger variety of corgi, having a long tail.
Cardigan Bay	0.
	syl	Car+di+gan Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of St. George's Channel, on the W coast of Wales.
Cardiganshire	0.
	syl	Car+di+gan+shire
	pron	<1ka:dig*n2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of W Wales, now part of Dyfed.
Pierre	infl
	head	Cardin
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Cardin	0.
	syl	Car:din
	pron	French <kar1d*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, French couturier, noted esp. for his collections for men.
cardinal	ety	C13: from Latin cardin*_alis, literally: relating to a hinge, hence, that on which something depends, principal, from card*_o hinge
cardinal	1.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	any of the members of the Sacred College, ranking next after the pope, who elect the pope and act as his chief counsellors.
cardinal	2.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cardinal red}. a deep vivid red colour.
cardinal	3.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cardinal number}.
cardinal	4.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cardinal grosbeak}, (U.S.) {redbird}. a crested North American bunting, (or the male of which has a bright red plumage and the female a brown one.
cardinal	5.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's hooded shoulder cape worn in the 17th and 18th centuries.
cardinal	6.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	fundamentally important; principal.
cardinal	7.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a deep vivid red colour.
cardinal	8.
	syl	car+di+nal
	pron	<1ka:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	of or relating to the signs Aries, Cancer, Libra, and Capricorn. Compare { {mutable} (sense 2)}, { {fixed} (sense 10)}.
cardinally	sub
	head	cardinal
	syl	car+di+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
cardinalship	alt
	head	cardinalate
	or	cardinalate
	syl	car+di+nal+ship
	pos	n.
cardinalate	1.
	or	cardinalship
	syl	car+di+nal+ate
	pron	<1ka:din%*!lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, office, or term of office of a cardinal.
cardinalate	2.
	or	cardinalship
	syl	car+di+nal+ate
	pron	<1ka:din%*!lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinals collectively.
cardinal beetle	0.
	syl	car+di+nal bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large N temperate beetles of the family such as typically scarlet or partly scarlet in colour.
cardinal flower	0.
	syl	car+di+nal flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a campanulaceous plant, of E North America, that has brilliant scarlet, pink, or white flowers.
cardinal numeral	alt
	head	cardinal number
	or	cardinal number
	syl	car+di+nal nu+mer+al
	pos	n.
cardinal number	1.
	or	cardinal numeral
	syl	car+di+nal num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a number denoting quantity but not order in a group. Sometimes shortened to {cardinal}.
cardinal number	2.
	or	cardinal numeral
	syl	car+di+nal num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the number of elements in a mathematical set. {~} Compare {ordinal number}.
cardinal points	0.
	syl	car+di+nal points
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the four main points of the compass: north, south, east, and west.
cardinal virtues	0.
	syl	car+di+nal vir+tues
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the most important moral qualities, traditionally justice, prudence, temperance, and fortitude.
file	alt
	head	card index
	or	card index
	syl	file
	pos	n.
card index	1.
	or	file
	syl	card in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	an index in which each item is separately listed on systematically arranged cards. {~} {card-index}.
card index	2.
	or	file
	syl	card in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	to make such an index of (a book, etc.).
carding	0.
	syl	card+ing
	pron	<1kardiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of preparing the fibres of cotton, wool, etc., for spinning.
cardio-	ety	from Greek kardia heart
cardiogram	0.
	syl	car+di:o+gram
	pron	<1ka:di*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {electrocardiogram}.
cardiograph	1.
	syl	car+di:o+graph
	pron	<1ka:di*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording the mechanical force and form of heart movements.
cardiograph	2.
	syl	car+di:o+graph
	pron	<1ka:di*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {electrocardiograph}.
cardiographer	sub
	head	cardiograph
	syl	car+di+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2ka:di1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
cardiographic	sub
	head	cardiograph
	or	cardiographical
	syl	car+di:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2ka:di*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cardiographical	sub
	head	cardiograph
	or	cardiographic
	syl	car+di:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cardiographically	sub
	head	cardiograph
	syl	car+di:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cardiography	sub
	head	cardiograph
	syl	car+di+1og+ra+phy
	pos	n.
cardioid	0.
	syl	car+di+oid
	pron	<1ka:di2cid>
	pos	n.
	def	a heart-shaped curve generated by a fixed point on a circle as it rolls around another fixed circle of equal radius, Equation.
	exam	1	r
cardiology	0.
	syl	car+di+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ka:di1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the heart and its diseases.
cardiological	sub
	head	cardiology
	syl	car+di:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ka:di*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
cardiologist	sub
	head	cardiology
	syl	car+di+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
cardiomegaly	0.
	syl	car+di:o+meg:a+ly
	pron	<2ka:di*u1meg*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {megalocardia}.
cardiovascular	0.
	syl	car+di:o+vas+cu+lar
	pron	<2ka:di*u1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the heart and the blood vessels.
carditis	0.
	syl	car+di+tis
	pron	<ka:1dItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the heart.
cardoon	ety	C17: from French cardon, ultimately from Latin carduus thistle, artichoke
cardoon	0.
	syl	car+doon
	pron	<ka:1du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a S European plant, closely related to the artichoke, with spiny leaves, purple flowers, and a leafstalk that is blanched and eaten as celery: family (composites).
card punch	1.
	syl	card punch
	pos	n.
	def	a device, controlled by a computer, for transferring information from the central processing unit onto punched cards. Compare {card reader}.
card punch	2.
	syl	card punch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {key punch}.
card reader	0.
	syl	card read+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device for reading information on a punched card and transferring it to a computer or storage device. Compare {card punch}.
cards	1.a.
	syl	cards
	pron	<ka:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	any game or games played with cards, esp. playing cards.
cards	1.b.
	syl	cards
	pron	<ka:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	the playing of such a game.
cards	2.
	syl	cards
	pron	<ka:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee's national insurance and other documents held by the employer.
cask for	3.
	head	cards
	or	get one's cards
	syl	cask for
	def	to ask or be told to terminate one's employment.
on the cards	4.
	head	cards
	syl	on the cards.
	def	possible or likely. U.S. equivalent: {in the cards}.
play one's cards	5.
	head	cards
	syl	play one's cards.
	def	to carry out one's plans (esp. in the phrase {play one's cards right) }.
put	6.
	head	cards
	or	lay one's cards on the table
	syl	put
	def	Also: {show one's cards}. to declare one's intentions, resources, etc.
cardsharper	alt
	head	cardsharp
	or	cardsharp
	syl	card+sharp:er
	pos	n.
cardsharp	0.
	or	cardsharper
	syl	card+sharp
	pron	<1ka:d2Sa:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional card player who cheats.
cardsharping	sub
	head	cardsharp
	syl	card+2sharp:ing
	pos	n.
carduaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Cardu*_aceae, from Carduus type genus, from Latin: thistle
carduaceous	0.
	syl	car+du:a+ceous
	pron	<2ka:dju1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subfamily of composite plants that includes the thistle.
Giosue	infl
	head	Carducci
	syl	Gio:su:*`e
	pron	<2Jozu1e>
	pos	n.
Carducci	0.
	syl	Car:duc:ci
	pron	Italian <kar1dutCi>
	pos	n.
	def	1835-1907, Italian poet: Nobel prize for literature 1906.
card vote	0.
	syl	card vote
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a vote by delegates, esp. at a trade-union conference, in which each delegate's vote counts as a vote by all his constituents.
care	ety	Old English cearu (n.), cearian (vb.), of Germanic origin; compare Old High German chara lament, Latin garr*_ire to gossip
care	1.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be troubled or concerned; be affected emotionally.
	exam	1	he is dying, and she doesn't care.
care	2.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for or about
	def	to have regard, affection, or consideration (for).
	exam	1	he cares more for his hobby than his job.
care	3.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to have a desire or taste (for).
	exam	1	would you care for some tea??
care	4.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to provide physical needs, help, or comfort (for).
	exam	1	the nurse cared for her patients.
care	5.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to agree or like (to do something).
	exam	1	would you care to sit down, please??
for all I care	6.
	head	care
	or	I couldn't care less
	syl	for all I care
	def	I am completely indifferent. {~}
care	7.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	def	careful or serious attention.
	exam	1	under her care the plant flourished;
	exam	2	he does his work with care.
care	8.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	def	protective or supervisory control.
	exam	1	in the care of a doctor.
care	9.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	trouble; anxiety; worry.
care	10.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	def	an object of or cause for concern.
	exam	1	the baby's illness was her only care.
care	11.
	syl	care
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	vb.
	def	caution.
	exam	1	handle with care.
care of	12.
	head	care
	syl	care of.
	def	at the address of: written on envelopes. Usual abbrev.: {c/o}.
CARE	0.
	syl	CARE
	pron	<ke*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Cooperative for American Relief Everywhere, Inc.: a federation of U.S. charities, giving financial and technical assistance to many regions of the world.
careen	ety	C17: from French car*`ene keel, from Italian carena, from Latin car*_ina keel
careen	1.
	syl	ca+reen
	pron	<k*1rEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sway or cause to sway dangerously over to one side.
careen	2.
	syl	ca+reen
	pron	<k*1rEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause (a vessel) to keel over to one side, esp. in order to clean or repair its bottom.
careen	3.
	syl	ca+reen
	pron	<k*1rEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to keel over to one side.
careenage	sub
	head	careen
	syl	ca+1reen+age
	pos	n.
careener	sub
	head	careen
	syl	ca+1reen+er
	pos	n.
career	ety	C16: from French carri*`ere, from Late Latin carr*_aria carriage road, from Latin carrus two-wheeled wagon, #7car 
career	1.
	syl	ca+reer
	pron	<k*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a path or progress through life or history.
career	2.
	syl	ca+reer
	pron	<k*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a profession or occupation chosen as one's life's work.
career	3.
	syl	ca+reer
	pron	<k*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having or following a career as specified.
	exam	1	a career diplomat.
career	4.
	syl	ca+reer
	pron	<k*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a course or path, esp. a swift or headlong one.
career	5.
	syl	ca+reer
	pron	<k*1ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move swiftly along; rush in an uncontrolled way.
woman	alt
	head	career girl
	or	career girl
	syl	wom+an
	pos	n.
career girl	0.
	or	woman
	syl	ca+reer girl
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman, often unmarried, who follows a career or profession.
careerist	0.
	syl	ca+reer+ist
	pron	<k*1ri*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who values success in his career above all else and seeks to advance it by any possible means.
careerism	sub
	head	careerist
	syl	ca+1reer+ism
	pos	n.
careers mistress	alt
	head	careers master
	or	careers master
	syl	ca+reers mis+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
careers master	0.
	or	careers mistress
	syl	ca+reers mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher who gives advice and information about careers to his pupils.
Careers Officer	0.
	syl	Ca+reers Of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained in giving vocational advice, esp. to school leavers.
carefree	0.
	syl	care+free
	pron	<1ke*2frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	without worry or responsibility.
carefreeness	sub
	head	carefree
	syl	care+2free+ness
	pos	n.
careful	1.
	syl	care+ful
	pron	<1ke*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	cautious in attitude or action; prudent; wary.
careful	2.
	syl	care+ful
	pron	<1ke*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	painstaking in one's work; exact and thorough.
	exam	1	he wrote very careful script.
careful	3.
	syl	care+ful
	pron	<1ke*ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; foll. by of, in, or about
	def	solicitous; protective.
	exam	1	careful of one's reputation.
careful	4.
	syl	care+ful
	pron	<1ke*ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	full of care; anxious.
careful	5.
	syl	care+ful
	pron	<1ke*ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	mean or miserly.
carefully	sub
	head	careful
	syl	care+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
carefulness	sub
	head	careful
	syl	care+ful+ness
	pos	n.
careless	1.
	syl	care+less
	pron	<1ke*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	done with or acting with insufficient attention; negligent.
careless	2.
	syl	care+less
	pron	<1ke*lis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by in, of, or about
	def	unconcerned in attitude or action; heedless; indifferent (to).
	exam	1	she's very careless about her clothes.
careless	3.
	syl	care+less
	pron	<1ke*lis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	carefree.
careless	4.
	syl	care+less
	pron	<1ke*lis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	unstudied; artless.
	exam	1	an impression of careless elegance.
carelessly	sub
	head	careless
	syl	care+less+ly
	pos	adv.
carelessness	sub
	head	careless
	syl	care+less+?!ness
	pos	n.
caress	ety	C17: from French caresse, from Italian carezza, from Latin c*_arus dear
caress	1.
	syl	ca+ress
	pron	<k*1res>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentle touch or embrace, esp. one given to show affection.
caress	2.
	syl	ca+ress
	pron	<k*1res>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch or stroke gently with affection or as with affection.
	exam	1	the wind caressed her face.
caresser	sub
	head	caress
	syl	ca+1ress+er
	pos	n.
caressingly	sub
	head	caress
	syl	ca+1ress+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
caret	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: there is missing, from car*_ere to lack
caret	0.
	syl	car+et
	pron	<1k@rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol (###800104) used to indicate the place in written or printed matter at which something is to be inserted.
caretaker	1.
	syl	care+tak:er
	pron	<1ke*2tAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is in charge of a place or thing, esp. in the owner's absence.
	exam	1	the caretaker of a school.
caretaker	2.
	syl	care+tak:er
	pron	<1ke*2tAk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	holding office temporarily; interim.
	exam	1	a caretaker government.
caretaking	sub
	head	caretaker
	syl	care+2tak:ing
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Carew
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Carew	0.
	syl	Ca:rew
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	??1595-??1639, English Cavalier poet.
careworn	0.
	syl	care+worn
	pron	<1ke*2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing signs of care, stress, worry, etc..
	exam	1	a careworn face.
William	infl
	head	Carey
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Carey	0.
	syl	Car:ey
	pron	<1ke*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1761-1834, English orientalist and pioneer Baptist missionary in India.
Carey Street	1.
	syl	Car+ey Street
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the street in which the London bankruptcy court was situated.
Carey Street	2.
	syl	Car+ey Street
	pos	n.
	def	the state of bankruptcy.
carfare	0.
	syl	car+fare
	pron	<1ka:2fe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the fare that a passenger is charged for a ride on a bus, etc.
carfax	ety	C14: from Anglo-French carfuks, from Old French carrefures, from Latin quadrifurcus four-forked
carfax	0.
	syl	car+fax
	pron	<1ka:f@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where principal roads or streets intersect, esp. a place in a town where four roads meet.
carfuffle	ety	C20: of unknown origin
carfuffle	0.
	syl	car+fuf+fle
	pron	<k*1f^fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a variant spelling of {kerfuffle}.
cargo	ety	C17: from Spanish: from cargar to load, from Late Latin carric*_are to load a vehicle, from carrus #7car 
cargoes	infl
	head	cargo
	or	cargos
	syl	car+goes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cargos	infl
	head	cargo
	or	cargoes
	syl	car+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cargo	1.a.
	syl	car+go
	pron	<1ka:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	goods carried by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle; freight.
cargo	1.b.
	syl	car+go
	pron	<1ka:g*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cargo vessel.
cargo	2.
	syl	car+go
	pron	<1ka:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any load.
	exam	1	the train pulled in with its cargo of new arrivals.
cargo cult	0.
	syl	car+go cult
	pos	n.
	def	a religious movement of the SW Pacific, characterized by expectation of the return of spirits in ships or aircraft carrying goods that will provide for the needs of the followers.
carhop	0.
	syl	car+hop
	pron	<1ka:2hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a waiter or waitress at a drive-in restaurant.
Caria	0.
	syl	Car:i:a
	pron	<1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of SW Asia Minor, on the Aegean Sea: chief cities were Halicarnassus and Cnidus: corresponds to the present-day Turkish districts of S Aydin and W Mu*vgla.
Carib	ety	C16: from Spanish Caribe, from Arawak
Caribs	infl
	head	Carib
	or	Carib
	syl	Car+ibs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Carib	infl
	or	Caribs
	syl	Car+ib
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Carib	1.
	syl	Car+ib
	pron	<1k@rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of American Indian peoples of NE South America and the Lesser Antilles.
Carib	2.
	syl	Car+ib
	pron	<1k@rib>
	pos	n.
	def	the family of languages spoken by these peoples.
Caribbean	1.
	syl	Car+ib+be:an
	pron	<2k@ri1bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Caribbean Sea and its islands.
Caribbean	2.
	syl	Car+ib+be:an
	pron	<2k@ri1bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Carib or any of their languages.
the	3.
	head	Caribbean
	syl	the.
	def	short for the {Caribbean Sea}.
Caribbean	4.
	syl	Car+ib+be:an
	pron	<2k@ri1bi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the peoples inhabiting the islands of the Caribbean Sea, such as a West Indian or a Carib.
Caribbean Sea	0.
	syl	Car+ib+be:an Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an almost landlocked sea, part of the Atlantic Ocean, bounded by the West Indies, Central America, and the N coast of South America. Area: 2718200 sq. km (1049500 sq. miles).
Caribbee bark	0.
	syl	Car+ib+bee bark
	pron	<1k@ri2bE>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of any of various tropical American and West Indian rubiaceous trees of the genus used as a substitute for cinchona bark.
the	infl
	head	Caribbees
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Caribbees	0.
	syl	Car+ib+bees
	pron	<1k@ri2bEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Lesser Antilles}.
Cariboo Mountains	0.
	syl	Car:i+boo Moun+tains
	pron	<1k@ri2bu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SW Canada, in SE British Columbia. Highest peak: Mount Sir Wilfrid Laurier, 3582 m (11750 ft.).
caribou	ety	C18: from Canadian French, of Algonquian origin; compare Micmac khalibu literally: scratcher
caribous	infl
	head	caribou
	or	caribou
	syl	car:i+bous
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caribou	infl
	or	caribous
	syl	car:i+bou.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caribou	0.
	syl	car:i+bou
	pron	<1k@ri2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large deer, of Arctic regions of North America, having large branched antlers in the male and female: also occurs in Europe and Asia, where it is called a reindeer.
Caribou Eskimo	0.
	syl	Car:i+bou Es+ki+mo
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the Eskimo peoples who inhabit the Barren Lands of N Canada.
caricature	ety	C18: from Italian caricatura a distortion, exaggeration, from caricare to load, exaggerate; see #7cargo  &- #!car@.i+ca+@!tur+al adj. &- #!car@.i+ca+@!tur+ist n.
caricature	1.
	syl	car:i+ca+ture
	pron	<1k@rik*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pictorial, written, or acted representation of a person, which exaggerates his characteristic traits for comic effect.
caricature	2.
	syl	car:i+ca+ture
	pron	<1k@rik*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ludicrously inadequate or inaccurate imitation.
	exam	1	he is a caricature of a statesman.
caricature	3.
	syl	car:i+ca+ture
	pron	<1k@rik*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent in or produce a caricature of.
caries	ety	C17: from Latin: decay; related to Greek k*_er death
caries	infl
	syl	car:i+es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caries	0.
	syl	car:i+es
	pron	<1ke*riEz>
	pos	n.
	def	progressive decay of a bone or a tooth.
CARIFTA	0.
	syl	CARIFTA
	pron	<k@1rift*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Caribbean Free Trade Area.
carillon	ety	C18: from French: set of bells, from Old French quarregnon, ultimately from Latin quattuor four
carillon	1.
	syl	ca+ril+lon
	pron	<k*1rilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a set of bells usually hung in a tower and played either from a set of keys and pedals or mechanically.
carillon	2.
	syl	ca+ril+lon
	pron	<k*1rilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a tune played on such bells.
carillon	3.
	syl	ca+ril+lon
	pron	<k*1rilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a mixture stop on an organ giving the effect of a bell.
carillon	4.
	syl	ca+ril+lon
	pron	<k*1rilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a form of celesta or keyboard glockenspiel.
carillons	infl
	head	carillon
	syl	ca+ril+lons
	pos	vb.
carillonning	infl
	head	carillon
	syl	ca+ril+lon+ning
	pos	vb.
carillonned	infl
	head	carillon
	syl	ca+ril+lonned.
	pos	vb.
carillon	5.
	syl	ca+ril+lon
	pron	<k*1rilj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to play a carillon.
carillonneur	0.
	syl	ca+ril+lon+neur
	pron	<k*2rilj*1nR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a carillon.
carina	ety	C18: from Latin: keel
carinae	infl
	head	carina
	or	carinas
	syl	ca+ri+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carinas	infl
	head	carina
	or	carinae
	syl	ca+ri+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carina	0.
	syl	ca+ri+na
	pron	<k*1rEn*>, <-1rI->
	pos	n.
	def	a keel-like part or ridge, as in the breastbone of birds.
Carinae	infl
	head	Carina
	syl	Ca+ri+nae
	pron	<k*1rEnE>, <-1rI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Carina	0.
	syl	Ca+ri+na
	pron	<k*1rEn*>, <-1rI->
	pos	n.
	def	a large conspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere close to the Southern Cross that contains Canopus, the second brightest star in the sky. It was originally considered part of the more extensive constellation of Argo.
carinate	ety	C17: from Latin car*_in*_are to furnish with a keel or shell, from car*_ina keel
carinated	alt
	head	carinate
	or	carinate
	syl	car:i+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
carinate	0.
	or	carinated
	syl	car:i+nate
	pron	<1k@ri2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a keel or ridge; shaped like a keel.
Carinthia	0.
	syl	Ca+rin+thi:a
	pron	<k*1rinTi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of S Austria: an independ?!ent duchy from 976 to 1276; mainly mountainous, with many lakes and resorts. Capital: Klagenfurt. Pop.: 525728 (1971). Area: 9533 sq. km (3681 sq. miles). German name: {K*"arnten}.
carioca	ety	C19: from Brazilian Portuguese
carioca	1.
	syl	car:i:o+ca
	pron	<2k@ri1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brazilian dance similar to the samba.
carioca	2.
	syl	car:i:o+ca
	pron	<2k@ri1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance.
Carioca	alt
	head	Cariocan
	or	Cariocan
	syl	Car:i:o+ca
	pos	n.
Cariocan	0.
	or	Carioca
	syl	Car:i:o+can
	pron	<2k@ri1*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
cariogenic	0.
	syl	car:i:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2ke*ri*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	producing caries, esp. in the teeth.
cariole	ety	C19: from French carriole, ultimately from Latin carrus; see #7car 
carriole	alt
	head	cariole
	or	cariole
	syl	car+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
cariole	1.
	or	carriole
	syl	car:i+ole
	pron	<1k@ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small open two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle.
cariole	2.
	or	carriole
	syl	car:i+ole
	pron	<1k@ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered cart.
carious	0.
	syl	car:i+ous
	pron	<1ke*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of teeth or bone
	def	affected with caries; decayed.
cariosity	sub
	head	carious
	or	cariousness
	syl	car:i+os+i:ty
	pron	<2k@ri1ositi>, <2ke*ri->
	pos	n.
cariousness	sub
	head	carious
	or	cariosity
	syl	car:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
cark	ety	C13 carken to burden, from Old Northern French carquier, from Late Latin carric*_are to load
cark	0.
	syl	cark
	pron	<ka:k>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an archaic word for { {worry} (senses 1, 2, 11, 13)}.
carl	ety	Old English, from Old Norse karl 
carle	alt
	head	carl
	or	carl
	syl	carle
	pron	<ka:l>
	pos	n.
carl	0.
	or	carle
	syl	carl
	pron	<ka:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	another word for {churl}.
Carl XVI Gustaf	0.
	syl	Carl XVI Gus:taf
	pron	Swedish <ka:rl> <1gustav>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1946, king of Sweden since 1973.
carline	ety	C16: from French, probably from Latin card*_o thistle
carline	H1.0.
	syl	car+line
	pron	<1ka:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian thistle-like plant, having spiny leaves and flower heads surrounded by raylike whitish bracts: family (composites). Also called: {carline thistle}.
carline	ety	C14: from Old Norse kerling old woman, diminutive of karl man, #7churl 
carlin	alt
	head	carline
	or	carline
	syl	car+lin
	pron	<1ka:lin>
	pos	n.
carline	H2.1.
	or	carlin
	syl	car+line
	pron	<1ka:lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	an old woman, hag, or witch.
carline	H2.2.
	or	carlin
	syl	car+line
	pron	<1ka:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {carling}.
carling	ety	C14: from Old Norse kerling old woman, #7carline %2
carline	alt
	head	carling
	or	carling
	syl	car+line
	pos	n.
carling	0.
	or	carline
	syl	car+ling
	pron	<1ka:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a fore-and-aft beam in a vessel, used for supporting the deck, esp. around a hatchway or other opening.
Carlisle	0.
	syl	Car+lisle
	pron	<ka:1lIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, administrative centre of Cumbria: railway and industrial centre. Pop.: 71497 (1971). Latin name: {Luguvallum}.
Carlist	1.
	syl	Car+list
	pron	<1ka:list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spain
	def	a supporter of Don Carlos or his descendants as the rightful kings of Spain.
Carlist	2.
	syl	Car+list
	pron	<1ka:list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	a supporter of Charles X or his descendants.
Carlism	sub
	head	Carlist
	syl	Car+lism
	pos	n.
Don	infl
	head	Carlos
	syl	Don.
	pos	n.
Carlos	0.
	syl	Car:los
	pron	<1ka:los>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1788-1855, second son of Charles IV: pretender to the Spanish throne and leader of the Carlists.
Carlota	0.
	syl	Car:lo:ta
	pron	Spanish <kar1lota>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1840-1927, wife of Maximilian; empress of Mexico (1864-67).
Carlovingian	0.
	syl	Car+lo+vin+gi:an
	pron	<2ka:l*u1vinJi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	History.
	def	a variant of {Carolingian}.
Carlow	1.
	syl	Car+low
	pron	<1ka:l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE Ireland, in Leinster: mostly flat, with barren mountains in the southeast. County town: Carlow. Pop.: 34237 (1971). Area: 896 sq. km (346 sq. miles).
Carlow	2.
	syl	Car+low
	pron	<1ka:l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Ireland, county town of Co. Carlow. Pop.: 10399 (1971).
Carlsbad	0.
	syl	Carls+bad
	pron	German <1karls2ba:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Karlsbad}.
Carlton	0.
	syl	Carl+ton
	pron	<1ka:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central England, in S Nottinghamshire. Pop.: 45211 (1971).
Thomas	infl
	head	Carlyle
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Carlyle	0.
	syl	Car:lyle
	pron	<ka:1lIl>
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1881, Scottish essayist and historian. His works include (1833-34), a spiritual autobiography, (1837), and lectures (1841).
carmagnole	ety	C18: from French, probably named after Carmagnola, Italy, taken by French Revolutionaries in 1792
carmagnole	1.
	syl	car+ma+gnole
	pron	<2ka:m*n1j*ul>, French <karma1$jcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance and song popular during the French Revolution.
carmagnole	2.
	syl	car+ma+gnole
	pron	<2ka:m*n1j*ul>, French <karma1$jcl>
	pos	n.
	def	the costume worn by many French Revolutionaries, consisting of a short jacket with wide lapels, black trousers, a red liberty cap, and a tricoloured sash.
carmen	infl
	head	carman
	syl	car+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carman	1.
	syl	car+man
	pron	<1ka:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who drives a car or cart; carter.
carman	2.
	syl	car+man
	pron	<1ka:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man whose business is the transport of goods; haulier.
carman	3.
	syl	car+man
	pron	<1ka:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tram driver.
Carmarthen	1.
	syl	Car+mar+then
	pron	<ka:1ma:D*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S Wales, in S Dyfed: Norman castle. Pop.: 13072 (1971).
Carmarthenshire	0.
	syl	Car+mar+then+shire
	pron	<ka:1ma:D*n2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of S Wales, now part of Dyfed.
Mount	infl
	head	Carmel
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Carmel	0.
	syl	Car+mel
	pron	<1ka:m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain ridge in NW Israel, extending from the Samarian Hills to the Mediterranean. Highest point: about 540 m (1800 ft.).
Carmelite	ety	C14: from French; named after Mount Carmel, where the order was founded
Carmelite	1.
	syl	Car+mel+ite
	pron	<1ka:m*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a member of an order of mendicant friars founded about 1154; a White Friar.
Carmelite	2.
	syl	Car+mel+ite
	pron	<1ka:m*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a member of a corresponding order of nuns founded in 1452, noted for its austere rule.
carminative	ety	C15: from French carminatif, from Latin carmin*_are to card wool, remove impurities, from c*_arere to card
carminative	1.
	syl	car+min:a+tive
	pron	<1ka:min*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to relieve flatulence. {~}
carminative	2.
	syl	car+min:a+tive
	pron	<1ka:min*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a carminative drug.
carmine	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin carm*_inus, from Arabic qirmiz #7kermes 
carmine	1.a.
	syl	car+mine
	pron	<1ka:mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a vivid red colour, sometimes with a purplish tinge.
carmine	1.b.
	syl	car+mine
	pron	<1ka:mIn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	carmine paint.
carmine	2.
	syl	car+mine
	pron	<1ka:mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment of this colour obtained from cochineal.
carnage	ety	C16: from French, from Italian carnaggio, from Medieval Latin carn*_aticum, from Latin car*_o flesh
carnage	0.
	syl	car+nage
	pron	<1ka:niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	extensive slaughter, esp. of human beings in battle.
carnal	ety	C15: from Late Latin: relating to flesh, from Latin car*_o flesh
carnal	0.
	syl	car+nal
	pron	<1ka:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the appetites and passions of the body; sensual; fleshly.
carnalist	sub
	head	carnal
	syl	car+nal+ist
	pos	n.
carnality	sub
	head	carnal
	syl	car+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
carnally	sub
	head	carnal
	syl	car+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
carnal knowledge	1.
	syl	car+nal knowl+edge
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	sexual intercourse.
have carnal knowledge of	2.
	head	carnal knowledge
	syl	have carnal knowledge of.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
carnallite	ety	C19: named after Rudolf von Carnall (1804-74), German mining engineer; see -#7ite %1
carnallite	0.
	syl	car+nall+ite
	pron	<1ka:n*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or sometimes coloured mineral consisting of a hydrated chloride of potassium and magnesium in rhombic crystalline form: a source of potassium and also used as a fertilizer. Formula: KCl.MgCl\2.6H\2O.
Carnarvon	0.
	syl	Car+nar+von
	pron	<ka:1na:vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Caernarfon}.
carnassial	ety	C19: from French carnassier meat-eating, from Proven*,cal, from carnasso abundance of meat, from carn meat, flesh, from Latin car*_o 
carnassial	1.
	syl	car+nas+si:al
	pron	<ka:1n@si*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the last upper premolar and first lower molar teeth of carnivores, which have sharp edges for tearing flesh. {~}
carnassial	2.
	syl	car+nas+si:al
	pron	<ka:1n@si*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a carnassial tooth.
Carnatic	0.
	syl	Car+nat+ic
	pron	<ka:1n@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S India, between the Eastern Ghats and the Coromandel Coast: originally the country of the Kanarese; historically important as a rich and powerful trading centre; now part of Madras state.
carnation	ety	C16: from French: flesh colour, from Late Latin carn*_ati*_o fleshiness, from Latin car*_o flesh
carnation	1.
	syl	car+na+tion
	pron	<ka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clove pink}. a Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, cultivated in many varieties for its white, pink, or red flowers, which have a fragrant scent of cloves.
carnation	2.
	syl	car+na+tion
	pron	<ka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of this plant.
carnation	3.a.
	syl	car+na+tion
	pron	<ka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink or reddish-pink colour.
carnation	3.b.
	syl	car+na+tion
	pron	<ka:1nAS*n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a carnation dress.
carnation	4.
	syl	car+na+tion
	pron	<ka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a flesh tint in painting.
carnauba	ety	from Brazilian Portuguese, probably of Tupi origin
carnauba	1.
	syl	car+nau+ba
	pron	<ka:1naub*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wax palm}. a Brazilian fan palm,
carnauba	2.
	syl	car+nau+ba
	pron	<ka:1naub*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {carnauba wax}. the wax obtained from the young leaves of this tree, used esp. as a polish.
Andrew	infl
	head	Carnegie
	syl	An:drew.
	pos	n.
Carnegie	0.
	syl	Car:ne:gie
	pron	<1ka:n*gE>, <ka:1nA->
	pos	n.
	def	1835-1919, U.S. steel manufacturer and philanthropist, born in Scotland: endowed public libraries, education, and research trusts.
carnelian	ety	C17: variant of cornelian, from Old French corneline, of uncertain origin; car - spelling influenced by Latin carneus flesh-coloured
carnelian	0.
	syl	car+nel+ian
	pron	<ka:1nElj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a red or reddish-yellow translucent variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone.
carnet	ety	French: notebook, from Old French quernet, ultimately from Latin quatern*_i four at a time; see #7quire %1
carnet	1.a.
	syl	car+net
	pron	<1ka:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a customs licence authorizing the temporary importation of a motor vehicle.
carnet	1.b.
	syl	car+net
	pron	<1ka:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	an official document permitting motorists to cross certain frontiers.
carnet	2.
	syl	car+net
	pron	<1ka:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of tickets, travel coupons, etc.
carnify	ety	C17: from Latin car*_o flesh+ facere to make
carnifies	infl
	head	carnify
	syl	car+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
carnifying	infl
	head	carnify
	syl	car+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
carnified	infl
	head	carnify
	syl	car+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
carnify	0.
	syl	car+ni+fy
	pron	<1ka:ni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Pathol. esp. of lung tissue, as the result of pneumonia
	def	to be altered so as to resemble skeletal muscle.
carnification	sub
	head	carnify
	syl	car+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2ka:nifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
Carniola	0.
	syl	Car+ni:o+la
	pron	<2ka:ni1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW Yugoslavia: a former duchy and crownland of Austria (1335-1919); divided between Yugoslavia and Italy in 1919; became part of Yugoslavia in 1947. German name: {Krain} (kra$In). Slovene name: {Kranj}.
carnival	ety	C16: from Italian carnevale, from Old Italian carnelevare a removing of meat (referring to the Lenten fast)
carnival	1.a.
	syl	car+ni+val
	pron	<1ka:nivL>
	pos	n.
	def	a festive occasion or period marked by merrymaking, processions, etc.: esp. in some Roman Catholic countries, the period just before Lent.
carnival	1.b.
	syl	car+ni+val
	pron	<1ka:nivL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a carnival atmosphere.
carnival	2.
	syl	car+ni+val
	pron	<1ka:nivL>
	pos	n.
	def	a travelling fair having side shows, merry-go-rounds, etc.
carnival	3.
	syl	car+ni+val
	pron	<1ka:nivL>
	pos	n.
	def	a show or display arranged as an amusement.
carnival	4.
	syl	car+ni+val
	pron	<1ka:nivL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a sports meeting.
carnivore	ety	C19: probably back formation from #7carnivorous 
carnivore	1.
	syl	car+ni+vore
	pron	<1ka:ni2vc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order typically having large pointed canine teeth and sharp molars and premolars, specialized for eating flesh. The order includes cats, dogs, bears, raccoons, hyenas, civets, and weasels.
carnivore	2.
	syl	car+ni+vore
	pron	<1ka:ni2vc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any other animal or any plant that feeds on animals.
carnivorous	ety	C17: from Latin carnivorus, from car*_o flesh+ vor*_are to consume
carnivorous	1.
	syl	car+niv:o+rous
	pron	<ka:1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of animals
	def	feeding on flesh.
carnivorous	2.
	syl	car+niv:o+rous
	pron	<ka:1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants such as the pitcher plant and sundew
	def	able to trap and digest insects and other small animals.
carnivorous	3.
	syl	car+niv:o+rous
	pron	<ka:1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the
carnivorously	sub
	head	carnivorous
	syl	car+1niv:o+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
carnivorousness	sub
	head	carnivorous
	syl	car+1niv:o+rous+ness
	pos	n.
Nicolas L'eonard Sadi	infl
	head	Carnot
	syl	Ni:co:las L*'e:o:nard Sa:di
	pron	<nikcla> <lAcnar> <sa1di>
	pos	n.
Carnot	0.
	syl	Car:not
	pron	<1ka:n*u>, French <kar1no>
	pos	n.
	def	1796-1832, French physicist, whose work on a cycle for an ideal heat engine formed the basis for the second law of thermodynamics, enunciated in 1850; author of (1824).
Carnot cycle	0.
	syl	Car:not cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an idealized reversible heat-engine cycle giving maximum efficiency and consisting of an isothermal expansion, an adiabatic expansion, an isothermal compression, and an adiabatic compression back to the initial state.
carnotite	ety	C20: named after A. Carnot (died 1920), French inspector general of mines
carnotite	0.
	syl	car+no+tite
	pron	<1ka:n*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive yellow mineral consist?!ing of hydrated uranium potassium vanadate: occurs in sedimentary rocks and is a source of uranium, radium, and vanadium. Formula: K\2(UO\2)\2(V\2O\4)\2.3H\2O.
Carnot principle	0.
	syl	Car:not prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the efficiency of a reversible heat engine depends on the maximum and minimum temperatures of the working fluid during the operating cycle and not on the properties of the fluid.
carny	ety	C19: of unknown origin
carney	alt
	head	carny
	or	carny
	syl	car+ney
	pron	<1ka:ni>
	pos	vb.
carnies	infl
	head	carny
	or	carneys
	syl	car+nies
	pos	vb.
carnying	infl
	head	carny
	or	carneying
	syl	car+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
carnied	infl
	head	carny
	or	carneyed
	syl	car+nied
	pos	vb.
carneys	infl
	head	carny
	or	carnies
	syl	car+neys
	pos	vb.
carneying	infl
	head	carny
	or	carnying
	syl	car+ney+ing
	pos	vb.
carneyed	infl
	head	carny
	or	carnied
	syl	car+neyed.
	pos	vb.
carny	0.
	or	carney
	syl	car+ny
	pron	<1ka:ni>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. Informal.
	def	to coax or cajole or act in a wheedling manner.
carob	ety	C16: from Old French carobe, from Medieval Latin carr*_ubium, from Arabic al kharr*_ubah 
carob	1.
	syl	car+ob
	pron	<1k@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {algarroba}. an evergreen caesalpiniaceous Mediterranean tree, with compound leaves and edible pods.
carob	2.
	syl	car+ob
	pron	<1k@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {algarroba, Saint John's bread}. the long blackish sugary pod of this tree, used for animal fodder and sometimes for human food.
caroche	ety	C16: from French, ultimately from Latin carrus #7car 
caroche	0.
	syl	ca+roche
	pron	<k*1roS>
	pos	n.
	def	a stately ceremonial carriage used in the 16th and 17th centuries.
carol	ety	C13: from Old French, of uncertain origin &- #!car+ol+er n.
carol	1.
	syl	car+ol
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a joyful hymn or religious song, esp. one (a {Christmas carol}) celebrating the birth of Christ.
carol	2.
	syl	car+ol
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an old English circular dance.
carols	infl
	head	carol
	or	carols
	syl	car+ols
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
carolling	infl
	head	carol
	or	caroling
	syl	car+ol+ling
	pos	vb.
carolled	infl
	head	carol
	or	caroled
	syl	car+olled
	pos	vb.
caroling	infl
	head	carol
	or	carolling
	syl	car+ol+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
caroled	infl
	head	carol
	or	carolled
	syl	car+oled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
carol	3.
	syl	car+ol
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sing carols at Christmas.
carol	4.
	syl	car+ol
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing (something) in a joyful manner.
Carol II	0.
	syl	Car:ol II
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1953, king of Rumania (1930-40), who was deposed by the Iron Guard.
Carolina	0.
	syl	Car:o+li+na
	pron	<2k@r*1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former English colony on the E coast of North America, first established in 1663: divided in 1729 into North and South Carolina, which are often referred to as {the Carolinas}.
Carolean	alt
	head	Caroline
	or	Caroline
	syl	Car:o+le:an
	pron	<2k@r*1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
Caroline	1.
	or	Carolean
	syl	Car:o+line
	pron	<1k@r*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {Carolinian}. characteristic of or relating to Charles I or Charles II of England, the society over which they ruled, or their government.
Caroline	2.
	or	Carolean
	syl	Car:o+line
	pron	<1k@r*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any other king called Charles.
Caroline Islands	0.
	syl	Car:o+line Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an archipelago of over 500 islands and islets in Micronesia, in the W Pacific Ocean east of the Philippines: part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; centre of a typhoon zone. Pop.: 70815 (1971). Area: (land) 1183 sq. km (457 sq. miles).
Carolingian	1.
	syl	Car:o+lin+gi:an
	pron	<2k@r*1linJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Frankish dynasty founded by Pepin the Short, son of Charles Martel, which ruled in France from 751-987 #7a.d. and in Germany until 911 #7a.d.
Carolingian	2.
	syl	Car:o+lin+gi:an
	pron	<2k@r*1linJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the dynasty of the Carolingian Franks.
Carolingian	xref
	syl	Car:o+lin+gi:an
	pron	<2k@r*1linJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {Carlovingian, Carolinian}.
Carolinian	H1.0.
	syl	Car:o+lin+i:an
	pron	<2k@r*1lini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {Caroline} or {Carolingian}.
Carolinian	H2.1.
	syl	Car:o+lin+i:an
	pron	<2k@r*1lini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to North or South Carolina.
Carolinian	H2.2.
	syl	Car:o+lin+i:an
	pron	<2k@r*1lini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of North or South Carolina.
caroluses	infl
	head	carolus
	or	caroli
	syl	car:o+lus:es
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caroli	infl
	head	carolus
	or	caroluses
	syl	car:o+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carolus	0.
	syl	car:o+lus
	pron	<1k@r*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several coins struck in the reign of a king called Charles, esp. an English gold coin from the reign of Charles I.
carom	ety	C18: from earlier carambole (taken as carom ball) , from Spanish carambola a sour greenish fruit, from Portuguese, from Marathi karambal 
carom	0.
	syl	car+om
	pron	<1k@r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for { {cannon} (sense 6)}.
Caro's acid	ety	C19: named after Heinrich Caro (died 1910), German chemist
Caro's acid	0.
	syl	Car:o's ac:id
	pron	<1k@r*uz>, <1ka:->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for peroxy?!sulphuric acid.
carotene	ety	C19: carotin, from Latin car*_ota #7carrot ; see -#7ene 
carotin	alt
	head	carotene
	or	carotene
	syl	car:o+tin
	pron	<1k@r*tin>
	pos	n.
carotene	0.
	or	carotin
	syl	car:o+tene
	pron	<1k@r*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four orange-red isomers of an unsaturated hydrocarbon present in many plants (#Gb-carotene is the orange pigment of carrots) and converted to vitamin A in the liver. Formula: C\4\0H\5\6.
carotinoid	alt
	head	carotenoid
	or	carotenoid
	syl	ca+rot:i+noid
	pron	<k*1roti2ncid>
	pos	n.
carotenoid	1.
	or	carotinoid
	syl	ca+rot+e:noid
	pron	<k*1roti2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of red or yellow pigments, including carotenes, found in plants and certain animal tissues. {~}
carotenoid	2.
	or	carotinoid
	syl	ca+rot+e:noid
	pron	<k*1roti2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	of or resembling carotene or a carotenoid.
carotid	ety	C17: from French, from Greek kar*_otides, from karoun to stupefy; so named by Galen, because pressure on them produced unconsciousness
carotid	1.
	syl	ca+rot+id
	pron	<k*1rotid>
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the two principal arteries that supply blood to the head and neck.
carotid	2.
	syl	ca+rot+id
	pron	<k*1rotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to either of these arteries.
carotidal	sub
	head	carotid
	syl	ca+1rot+id+al
	pos	adj.
carousal	0.
	syl	ca+rous+al
	pron	<k*1rauzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a merry drinking party.
carouse	ety	C16: via French carrousser from German (trinken) gar aus (to drink) right out
carouse	1.
	syl	ca+rouse
	pron	<k*1rauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a merry drinking spree; drink freely.
carouse	2.
	syl	ca+rouse
	pron	<k*1rauz>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {carousal}.
carouser	sub
	head	carouse
	syl	ca+1rous+er
	pos	n.
carousel	ety	C17: from French carrousel, from Italian carosello, of uncertain origin
carousel	1.
	syl	car:ou+sel
	pron	<2k@r*1sel>, <-1zel>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {merry-go-round}.
carousel	2.
	syl	car:ou+sel
	pron	<2k@r*1sel>, <-1zel>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a tournament in which horsemen took part in races and various manoeuvres in formation.
carp	ety	C14: from Old French carpe, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German karpfo, Old Norse karfi 
carps	alt
	head	carp
	or	carp
	syl	carps.
	pron	<ka:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carp	H1.1.
	or	carps
	syl	carp
	pron	<ka:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a freshwater teleost food fish, having a body covered with cycloid scales, a naked head, one long dorsal fin, and two barbels on each side of the mouth: family
carp	H1.2.
	or	carps
	syl	carp
	pron	<ka:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any other fish of the family a cyprinid.
carp	ety	C13: from Old Norse karpa to boast; related to Latin carpere to pluck &- #!carp+er n.
carp	H2.0.
	syl	carp
	pron	<ka:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to complain or find fault; nag pettily.
carpingly	sub
	head	carp
	syl	carp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
-carp	ety	from New Latin -carpium, from Greek -karpion, from karpos fruit
-carp	0.
	syl	-carp
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into a particular part of the fruit.
	exam	1	epicarp.
carpal	ety	C18: from New Latin carp*_alis, from Greek karpos wrist
carpal	0.a.
	syl	car+pal
	pron	<1ka:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	any bone of the wrist.
carpal	0.b.
	syl	car+pal
	pron	<1ka:pL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; carpal bones.
	def	Also: {car+pa+le} (k$a$:#!pe$Il$I).
car park	0.
	syl	car park
	pos	n.
	def	an area or building reserved for parking cars. Usual U.S. term: {parking lot}.
Carpathians	alt
	head	Carpathian Mountains
	or	Carpathian Mountains
	syl	Car+pa+thi:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Carpathian Mountains	0.
	or	Carpathians
	syl	Car+pa+thi:an Moun+tains
	pron	<ka:1pATi*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of central and E Europe, extending from N Czechoslovakia to central Rumania: mainly forested, with rich iron ore resources. Highest peak: Gerlachovka, 2663 m (8788 ft.).
Carpatho-Ukraine	0.
	syl	Car:pa:tho-U:kraine
	pron	<ka:1pAT*u> <ju:1krAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ruthenia}.
carpe diem	ety	literally: seize the day&!
carpe diem	0.
	syl	car+pe di:em
	pron	Latin. <1ka:pi> <1dEem>
	pos	interj.
	def	enjoy the pleasures of the moment, without concern for the future.
carpel	ety	C19: from New Latin carpellum, from Greek karpos fruit
carpel	0.
	syl	car+pel
	pron	<1ka:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the female reproductive organ of flowering plants, consisting of an ovary, style, and stigma. The carpels are separate or fused to form a single pistil.
carpellary	sub
	head	carpel
	syl	car+pel+lar:y
	pos	adj.
carpellate	sub
	head	carpel
	syl	car+pel+late
	pron	<1ka:pi2lAt>
	pos	adj.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Carpentaria
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Carpentaria	0.
	syl	Car+pen+ta+ri:a
	pron	<2ka:p*n1te*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow inlet of the Arafura Sea, in N Australia between Arnhem Land and Cape York Peninsula.
carpenter	ety	C14: from Anglo-French, from Latin carpent*_arius wagon-maker, from carpentum wagon; of Celtic origin
carpenter	1.
	syl	car+pen+ter
	pron	<1ka:pint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in woodwork, esp. in buildings, ships, etc.
carpenter	2.
	syl	car+pen+ter
	pron	<1ka:pint*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to do the work of a carpenter.
carpenter	3.
	syl	car+pen+ter
	pron	<1ka:pint*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or fit together by or as if by carpentry.
John Alden	infl
	head	Carpenter
	syl	John Al:den.
	pos	n.
Carpenter	0.
	syl	Car:pen:ter
	pron	<1ka:pint*>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1951, U.S. composer, who used jazz rhythms in orchestral music: his works include the ballet (1926) and the orchestral suite (1915).
carpenter bee	0.
	syl	car+pen+ter bee
	pos	n.
	def	any large solitary bee of the genus and related genera that lays its eggs in tunnels bored into wood or in plant stems: family
carpenter moth	0.
	syl	car+pen+ter moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large moths of the family the larvae of which bore beneath and cause damage to tree bark.
Georges	infl
	head	Carpentier
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Carpentier	0.
	syl	Car:pen:tier
	pron	French <karp*~a1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1894-1975, French boxer: world light-heavyweight champion (1920-22).
carpentry	1.
	syl	car+pen+try
	pron	<1ka:pintri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or technique of working wood.
carpentry	2.
	syl	car+pen+try
	pron	<1ka:pintri>
	pos	n.
	def	the work produced by a carpenter; woodwork.
carpet	ety	C14: from Old French carpite, from Old Italian carpita, from Late Latin carpeta, literally: (wool) that has been carded, from Latin carpere to pluck, card
carpet	1.a.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy fabric for covering floors.
carpet	1.b.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a carpet sale.
carpet	2.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a covering like a carpet.
	exam	1	a carpet of leaves.
carpet	3.a.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	n.
	def	before authority to be reproved for misconduct or error.
carpet	3.b.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	n.
	def	under consideration.
carpet	4.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a carpet.
carpet	5.
	syl	car+pet
	pron	<1ka:pit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reprimand.
carpetbag	0.
	syl	car:pet+bag
	pron	<1ka:pit2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a travelling bag originally made of carpeting.
carpetbagger	1.
	syl	car:pet+bag+ger
	pron	<1ka:pit2b@g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a politician who seeks public office in a locality where he has no real connections.
carpetbagger	2.
	syl	car:pet+bag+ger
	pron	<1ka:pit2b@g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a Northern White who went to the South after the Civil War to profit from Reconstruction.
carpet bug	alt
	head	carpet beetle
	or	carpet beetle
	syl	car+pet bug
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
carpet beetle	0.
	or	carpet bug
	syl	car+pet bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various beetles of the genus the larvae of which feed on carpets, furnishing fabrics, etc.: family
carpeting	0.
	syl	car+pet+ing
	pron	<1ka:pitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	carpet material or carpets in general.
carpet knight	0.
	syl	car+pet knight
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a soldier who spends his life away from battle; idler.
carpet shark	0.
	syl	car+pet shark
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sharks of the family having two dorsal fins and a patterned back, typically marked with white and brown.
carpet slipper	0.
	syl	car+pet slip+per
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of slippers, originally one made with woollen uppers resembling carpeting.
carpython	alt
	head	carpet snake
	or	carpet snake
	syl	car+py+thon
	pos	n.
carpet snake	0.
	or	carpython
	syl	car+pet snake
	pos	n.
	def	a large nonvenomous Australian snake, having a carpetlike pattern on its back.
carpet-sweeper	0.
	syl	car:pet-sweep:er
	pos	n.
	def	a household device with a revolving brush for sweeping carpets.
carpi	0.
	syl	car+pi
	pron	<1ka:pI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {carpus}.
-carpic	0.
	syl	-car:pic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {-carpous}.
carpo-	ety	from Greek karpos fruit
carpo-	H1.0.
	syl	car:po-
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) indicating fruit or a reproductive structure that develops into part of the fruit.
	exam	1	carpophore;
	exam	2	carpogonium.
carpo-	H2.0.
	syl	car:po-
	usage	combining form.
	def	carpus or carpal bones.
	exam	1	carpo?!metacarpus.
carpogonia	infl
	head	carpogonium
	syl	car+po+go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carpogonium	0.
	syl	car+po+go+ni:um
	pron	<2ka:p*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the female sex organ of red algae, consisting of a swollen base containing the ovum and a long neck down which the male gametes pass.
carpogonial	sub
	head	carpogonium
	syl	car+po+1go+ni:al
	pos	adj.
carpology	0.
	syl	car+pol+o:gy
	pron	<ka:1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the study of fruits and seeds.
carpological	sub
	head	carpology
	syl	car+po+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ka:p*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
carpologist	sub
	head	carpology
	syl	car+1pol:o+gist
	pos	n.
carpometacarpus	0.
	syl	car+po+met:a+car+pus
	pron	<2ka:p*u2met*1ka:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a bone in the wing of a bird that consists of the metacarpal bones and some of the carpal bones fused together.
carpophagous	0.
	syl	car+poph:a+gous
	pron	<ka:1pof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	feeding on fruit.
	exam	1	carpophagous bats.
carpophore	1.
	syl	car+po+phore
	pron	<1ka:p*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an elongated part of the receptacle in flowers such as the geranium that bears the carpels and stamens.
carpophore	2.
	syl	car+po+phore
	pron	<1ka:p*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spore-bearing structure in some of the higher fungi.
carport	0.
	syl	car+port
	pron	<1ka:2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelter for a car usually consisting of a roof built out from the side of a building and supported by posts.
carpospore	0.
	syl	car+po+spore
	pron	<1ka:p*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual spore produced by red algae after fertilization of the carpogonium.
-carpous	ety	from New Latin -carpus, from Greek karpos fruit
-carpic	alt
	head	-carpous
	or	-carpous
	syl	-car:pic
	pos	adj.
-carpous	0.
	or	-carpic
	syl	-car:pous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) indicating a certain kind or number of fruit.
	exam	1	apocarpous.
carpus	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek karpos 
carpi	infl
	head	carpus
	syl	car+pi
	pron	<-pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carpus	1.
	syl	car+pus
	pron	<1ka:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {wrist}.
carpus	2.
	syl	car+pus
	pron	<1ka:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the eight small bones of the human wrist that form the joint between the arm and the hand.
carpus	3.
	syl	car+pus
	pron	<1ka:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding joint in other tetrapod vertebrates.
carrack	ety	C14: from Old French caraque, from Old Spanish carraca, from Arabic qar*_aq*_ir merchant ships
carrack	0.
	syl	car+rack
	pron	<1k@r*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a galleon sailed in the Mediterranean as a merchantman in the 15th and 16th centuries.
carrageen	ety	C19: from Carragheen, near Waterford, Ireland, where it is very plentiful
carragheen	infl
	head	carrageen
	or	carageen
	syl	car+ra+gheen
	pron	<1k@r*2gEn>
	pos	n.
carageen	infl
	head	carrageen
	or	carragheen
	syl	car:a+geen
	pron	<1k@r*2gEn>
	pos	n.
carrageen	1.
	syl	car+ra+geen
	pron	<1k@r*2gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible red seaweed, of rocky shores of North America and N Europe, used to make a beverage, medicine, and jelly.
carrageen	2.
	syl	car+ra+geen
	pron	<1k@r*2gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any product of this seaweed.
carrageen	xref
	syl	car+ra+geen
	pron	<1k@r*2gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Irish moss}.
Carrara	0.
	syl	Car+ra+ra
	pron	<k*1ra:r*>, Italian <kar1ra:ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Italy, in NW Tuscany: famous for its marble. Pop.: 67758 (1971).
carrefour	ety	C15: from Old French quarrefour, ultimately from Latin quadrifurcus having four forks
carrefour	1.
	syl	car+re+four
	pron	<1k@r*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {crossroads}.
carrefour	2.
	syl	car+re+four
	pron	<1k@r*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a public square, esp. one at the intersection of several roads.
carrell	alt
	head	carrel
	or	carrel
	syl	car+rell
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	n.
carrel	0.
	or	carrell
	syl	car+rel
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small individual study room, often in a library, in which a student or researcher can work undisturbed.
Alexis	infl
	head	Carrel
	syl	A:lex:is
	pron	<*1leksis>, French <alek1si>
	pos	n.
Carrel	0.
	syl	Car:rel
	pron	<k*1rel>, <1k@r*l>, French <ka1rel>, French <alek1si>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1944, French surgeon and biologist, active in the U.S. (1905-39): developed a method of suturing blood vessels, making the transplantation of arteries and organs possible: Nobel prize for physiology or medicine 1912.
carriage	ety	C14: from Old Northern French cariage, from carier to #7carry 
carriage	1.
	syl	car+riage
	pron	<1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a railway coach for passengers.
carriage	2.
	syl	car+riage
	pron	<1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which a person holds and moves his head and body; bearing.
carriage	3.
	syl	car+riage
	pron	<1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle for persons.
carriage	4.
	syl	car+riage
	pron	<1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the moving part of a machine that bears another part.
	exam	1	a typewriter carriage;
	exam	2	a lathe carriage.
carriage	5.a.
	syl	car+riage
	pron	<1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of conveying; carrying.
carriage	5.b.
	syl	car+riage
	pron	<1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge made for conveying (esp. in the phrases {carriage forward}, when the change is to be paid by the receiver, and {carriage paid}) .
carriage dog	0.
	syl	car+riage dog
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {dalmatian}.
carriage trade	0.
	syl	car+riage trade
	pos	n.
	def	wealthy patrons, as of a theatre, shop, restaurant, etc.
carriageway	0.
	syl	car:riage+way
	pron	<1k@riJ2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the part of a road along which traffic passes in a single line moving in one direction only.
	exam	1	a dual carriageway.
carrick bend	ety	C19: perhaps variant of #7carrack 
carrick bend	0.
	syl	car+rick bend
	pron	<1k@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot used for joining two ropes or cables together.
carrick bitt	0.
	syl	car+rick bitt
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of strong posts used for supporting a windlass.
carrier	1.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, or organization employed to carry goods, passengers, etc.
carrier	2.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism by which something is carried or moved, such as a device for transmitting rotation from the faceplate of a lathe to the workpiece.
carrier	3.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for { {vector} (sense 2)}.
carrier	4.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a person or animal that, without having any symptoms of a disease, is capable of transmitting it to others.
carrier	5.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {charge carrier}. an electron or hole that carries the charge in a conductor or semiconductor.
carrier	6.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {carrier wave}. a wave of fixed amplitude and frequency that is modulated in amplitude, frequency, or phase in order to carry a signal in radio transmission, etc.
carrier	7.a.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inert solid on which a dyestuff is adsorbed in forming a lake.
carrier	7.b.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as kieselguhr or asbestos, used to support a catalyst.
carrier	7.c.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inactive substance containing a radioisotope used in radioactive tracing.
carrier	7.d.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inert gas used to transport the sample through a gas chromatography column.
carrier	7.e.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a catalyst that effects the transfer of an atom or group from one molecule to another.
carrier	8.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {aircraft carrier}.
carrier	9.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic fancy pigeon having a large walnut-shaped wattle over the beak; a distinct variety of pigeon from the homing or carrier pigeon. See also {carrier pigeon}.
carrier	10.
	syl	car+ri+er
	pron	<1k@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {roof rack}.
carrier bag	0.
	syl	car+ri+er bag
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large paper or plastic bag for carrying shopping, etc.
carrier pigeon	0.
	syl	car+ri+er pig+eon
	pos	n.
	def	any homing pigeon, esp. one used for carrying messages.
carriole	0.
	syl	car+ri+ole
	pron	<1k@ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cariole}.
carrion	ety	C13: from Anglo-French caroine, ultimately from Latin car*_o flesh
carrion	1.
	syl	car+ri+on
	pron	<1k@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	dead and rotting flesh.
carrion	2.
	syl	car+ri+on
	pron	<1k@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	eating carrion.
	exam	1	carrion beetles.
carrion	3.
	syl	car+ri+on
	pron	<1k@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something rotten or repulsive.
carrion crow	0.
	syl	car+ri+on crow
	pos	n.
	def	a common predatory and scavenging European crow, similar to the rook but having a pure black bill. See also {hooded crow}.
carrion flower	1.
	syl	car+ri+on flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous climbing plant, of E North America, whose small green flowers smell like decaying flesh.
carrion flower	2.
	syl	car+ri+on flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants, esp. any of the genus whose flowers have an unpleasant odour.
Lewis	infl
	head	Carroll
	syl	Lew:is.
	pos	n.
Carroll	0.
	syl	Car:roll
	pron	<1k@r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1832-98, English writer; an Oxford mathematics don who wrote (1865) and (1872) and the nonsense poem (1876).
carronade	ety	C18: named after Carron, Scotland, where it was first cast; see -#7ade 
carronade	0.
	syl	car+ron+ade
	pron	<2k@r*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete light cannon of short barrel and large bore.
carron oil	ety	C19: named after Carron, Scotland, where it was used among the ironworkers
carron oil	0.
	syl	car+ron oil
	pron	<1k@r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ointment of limewater and linseed oil, formerly used to treat burns.
carrot	ety	C16: from Old French carotte, from Late Latin car*_ota, from Greek kar*_oton; perhaps related to Greek kar*_e head
carrot	1.
	syl	car+rot
	pron	<1k@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous plant, with finely divided leaves and flat clusters of small white flowers. See also {wild carrot}.
carrot	2.
	syl	car+rot
	pron	<1k@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the long tapering orange root of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
carrot	3.
	syl	car+rot
	pron	<1k@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	something offered as a lure or incentive.
carroty	1.
	syl	car+rot:y
	pron	<1k@r*ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a reddish or yellowish-orange colour.
carroty	2.
	syl	car+rot:y
	pron	<1k@r*ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having red hair.
carrousel	0.
	syl	car+rou+sel
	pron	<2k@r*1sel>, <-1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {carousel}.
carry	ety	C14 carien, from Old Northern French carier to move by vehicle, from car, from Latin carrum transport wagon; see #7car 
carries	infl
	head	carry
	syl	car+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
carrying	infl
	head	carry
	syl	car+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
carried	infl
	head	carry
	syl	car+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
carry	1.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to take or bear (something) from one place to another.
	exam	1	to carry a baby in one's arms.
carry	2.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to transfer for consideration; take.
	exam	1	he carried his complaints to her superior.
carry	3.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have on one's person.
	exam	1	he always carries a watch.
carry	4.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to be transmitted or serve as a medium for transmitting.
	exam	1	sound carries best over water.
carry	5.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to contain or be capable of containing.
	exam	1	the jug carries water.
carry	6.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bear or be able to bear the weight, pressure, or responsibility of.
	exam	1	her efforts carry the whole production.
carry	7.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have as an attribute or result.
	exam	1	this crime carries a heavy penalty.
carry	8.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring or communicate.
	exam	1	to carry news.
carry	9.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to be pregnant with (young).
	exam	1	she is carrying her third child.
carry	10.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bear (the head, body, etc.) in a specified manner.
	exam	1	she carried her head high.
carry	11.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to conduct or bear (oneself) in a specified manner.
	exam	1	she carried herself well in a difficult situation.
carry	12.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to continue or extend.
	exam	1	the war was carried into enemy territory.
carry	13.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to move or go.
	exam	1	desire for riches carried him to the city.
carry	14.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to influence, esp. by emotional appeal.
	exam	1	his words carried the crowd.
carry	15.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to secure the passage of (a bill, motion, etc.).
carry	16.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to win (an election).
carry	17.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to obtain victory for (a candidate or measure) in an election.
carry	18.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to win a plurality or majority of votes in (a district, legislative body, etc.).
	exam	1	the candidate carried 40 states.
carry	19.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to capture.
	exam	1	our troops carried the town.
carry	20.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of communications media
	def	to include as the content.
	exam	1	this newspaper carries no book reviews.
carry	21.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also (esp. U.S.): {carry over}. to transfer (an item) to another account, esp. to transfer to the following year's account instead of writing off against profit and loss.
	exam	1	to carry a loss.
carry	22.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to transfer (a number) from one column of figures to the next, as from units to tens in multiplication and addition.
carry	23.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a shop, trader, etc.
	def	to keep in stock.
	exam	1	to carry confectionery.
carry	24.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to support (a musical part or melody) against the other parts.
carry	25.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to sustain (livestock).
	exam	1	this land will carry twelve ewes to the acre.
carry	26.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to maintain (livestock) in good health but without increasing their weight or obtaining any products from them.
carry	27.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a ball, projectile, etc.
	def	to travel through the air or reach a specified point.
	exam	1	his first drive carried to the green.
carry	28.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Sport, esp. golf. of a ball, etc.
	def	to travel beyond.
	exam	1	the drive carried the trees.
carry	29.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a gun
	def	to have a range as specified.
	exam	1	this rifle carries for 1200 yards.
carry	30.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to retain contact with and pursue (a line of scent).
carry	31.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of ground
	def	to be in such a condition that scent lies well upon it.
carry	32.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	to dribble.
carry	33.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to imbibe (alcoholic drink) without showing ill effects.
carry all before (one) 	34.
	head	carry
	syl	carry all before (one) .
	def	to win unanimous support or approval for (oneself).
carry a tune	35.
	head	carry
	syl	carry a tune.
	def	to be able to sing in tune.
carry the can	36.
	head	carry
	syl	carry the can.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take the responsibility for some misdemeanour, etc.
carry the day	37.
	head	carry
	syl	carry the day.
	def	to win a contest or competition; succeed.
carries	infl
	head	carry
	syl	car+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carry	38.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of carrying.
carry	39.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a portion of land over which a boat must be portaged.
carry	40.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the range of a firearm or its projectile.
carry	41.
	syl	car+ry
	pron	<1k@ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the distance travelled by a ball, etc., esp. (in golf) the distance from where the ball is struck to where it first touches the ground.
carryall	H1.0.
	syl	car:ry+all
	pron	<1k@ri2c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage usually designed to carry four passengers.
carryall	H2.0.
	syl	car:ry+all
	pron	<1k@ri2c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for a {holdall}.
carry away	1.
	syl	car+ry a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove forcefully.
carry away	2.
	syl	car+ry a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause (a person) to lose self control.
carry away	3.
	syl	car+ry a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to delight or enrapture.
	exam	1	he was carried away by the music.
carry back	1.
	syl	car+ry back
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Tax accounting.
	def	to apply (a legally permitted credit, esp. an operating loss) to the taxable income of previous years in order to ease the overall tax burden.
carry-back	infl
	head	carry back
	syl	car:ry-back.
	pos	n.
carry back	2.
	syl	car+ry back
	pos	n.
	qual	Tax accounting.
	def	an amount carried back.
carrycot	0.
	syl	car:ry+cot
	pron	<1k@ri2kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a light cot with handles, similar to but smaller than the body of a pram and often attachable to an unsprung wheeled frame.
carry forward	1.
	syl	car+ry for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	to transfer (a balance) to the next page, column, etc.
carry forward	2.
	syl	car+ry for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Tax accounting.
	def	to apply (a legally permitted credit, esp. an operating loss) to the taxable income of following years to ease the overall tax burden. {~} Also: {carry over. ~} {car@.ry-for@.ward}.
carry forward	3.
	syl	car+ry for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {carry-over}. an amount carried forward.
carrying charge	0.
	syl	car+ry+ing charge
	pos	n.
	def	the opportunity cost of unproductive assets, such as goods stored in a warehouse.
carryings-on	infl
	head	carrying-on
	syl	car:ry:ings-on.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carrying-on	1.
	syl	car:ry:ing-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unconventional or questionable behaviour.
carrying-on	2.
	syl	car:ry:ing-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excited or flirtatious behaviour, esp. when regarded as foolish.
carrying place	0.
	syl	car+ry+ing place
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	another name for {portage}.
carry off	1.
	syl	car+ry off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove forcefully.
carry off	2.
	syl	car+ry off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win.
	exam	1	he carried off all the prizes.
carry off	3.
	syl	car+ry off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manage or handle (a situation) successfully.
	exam	1	he carried off the introductions well.
carry off	4.
	syl	car+ry off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to die.
	exam	1	he was carried off by pneumonia.
carry on	1.
	syl	car+ry on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue or persevere.
	exam	1	we must carry on in spite of our difficulties.
carry on	2.
	syl	car+ry on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manage or conduct.
	exam	1	to carry on a business.
carry on	3.
	syl	car+ry on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to have an affair.
carry on	4.
	syl	car+ry on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause a fuss or commotion.
carry-on	infl
	head	carry on
	syl	car:ry-on.
	pos	n.
carry on	5.
	syl	car+ry on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a fuss or commotion.
carry out	1.
	syl	car+ry out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or cause to be implemented.
	exam	1	I wish he could afford to carry out his plan.
carry out	2.
	syl	car+ry out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to completion; accomplish.
carry over	1.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to postpone or defer.
carry over	2.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Book-keeping, tax accounting.
	def	another word for {carry forward}.
carry over	3.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	on the London Stock Exchange
	def	to postpone (payment or settlement) until the next account day.
carry-over	infl
	head	carry over
	syl	car:ry-o:ver.
	pos	n.
carry over	4.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something left over for future use, esp. goods to be sold.
carry over	5.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	a sum or balance carried forward.
carry over	6.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another name for {contango}.
carry over	7.
	syl	car+ry o:ver
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Tax accounting.
	def	another name for {carry-forward}.
carry through	1.
	syl	car+ry through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to completion.
carry through	2.
	syl	car+ry through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enable to endure (hardship, trouble, etc.); support.
carse	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
carse	0.
	syl	carse
	pron	<ka:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	an area of low-lying land beside a river.
carsick	0.
	syl	car+sick
	pron	<1ka:2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	nauseated from riding in a car or other vehicle.
carsickness	sub
	head	carsick
	syl	car+2sick+ness
	pos	n.
Christopher	1.
	head	Carson
	syl	Chris:to:pher
	def	called 1809-68, U.S. frontiersman, trapper, scout, and Indian agent.
Rachel (Louise) 	2.
	head	Carson
	syl	Ra:chel (Louise) .
	def	1907-64, U.S. marine biologist and science writer; author of (1962).
Carson City	0.
	syl	Car+son Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Nevada, capital of the state. Pop.: 15468 (1970).
Mount	infl
	head	Carstensz
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Carstensz	0.
	syl	Car+stensz
	pron	<1ka:st*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of (Mount) {Djaja}.
cart	ety	C13: from Old Norse kartr; related to Old English cr@at carriage, Old French carete; see #7car 
cart	1.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy open vehicle, usually having two wheels and drawn by horses, used in farming and to transport goods.
cart	2.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a light open horse-drawn vehicle having two wheels and springs, for business or pleasure.
cart	3.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any small vehicle drawn or pushed by hand, such as a trolley.
cart	4.a.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	in an unpleasant or awkward situation.
cart	4.b.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	in the lurch.
put the cart before the horse	5.
	head	cart
	syl	put the cart before the horse.
	def	to reverse the usual or natural order of things.
cart	6.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to use or draw a cart to convey (goods, etc.).
	exam	1	to cart groceries.
cart	7.
	syl	cart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry with effort; haul.
	exam	1	to cart wood home.
cartable	sub
	head	cart
	syl	cart+a:ble
	pos	adj.
carter	sub
	head	cart
	syl	cart+er
	pos	n.
cartage	0.
	syl	cart+age
	pron	<1ka:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or cost of carting.
Cartagena	1.
	syl	Car+ta+ge:na
	pron	<2ka:t*1JEn*>, Spanish <2karta1$xAna>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Colombia, on the Caribbean: centre for the Inquisition and the slave trade in the 16th century; chief oil port of Colombia. Pop.: 292512 (1973).
Cartagena	2.
	syl	Car+ta+ge:na
	pron	<2ka:t*1JEn*>, Spanish <2karta1$xAna>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Spain, on the Medi?!terranean: important since Carthaginian and Roman times for its minerals. Pop.: 146904 (1970).
carte	0.
	syl	carte
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {quarte} (in fencing).
Carte	0.
	syl	Carte
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Richard) {D'Oyly Carte}.
carte blanche	ety	C18: from French: blank paper
cartes blanches	infl
	head	carte blanche
	syl	cartes blanches
	pron	<1ka:ts> <1bla:nC>, French <kart*> <1bl?~a:S>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carte blanche	1.
	syl	carte blanche
	pron	<1ka:t> <1bla:nC>, French <kart*> <1bl?~a:S>, French <kart*> <1bl?~a:S>
	pos	n.
	def	complete discretion or authority.
	exam	1	the government gave their negotiator carte blanche.
carte blanche	2.
	syl	carte blanche
	pron	<1ka:t> <1bla:nC>, French <kart*> <1bl?~a:S>, French <kart*> <1bl?~a:S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a piquet hand containing no court cards: scoring ten points.
carte du jour	ety	French, literally: card of the day
cartes du jour	infl
	head	carte du jour
	syl	cartes du jour
	pron	<1ka:ts> <d*> <1Zu*>, <du:>, French <kart> <dy> <1Zu:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carte du jour	0.
	syl	carte du jour
	pron	<1ka:t> <d*> <1Zu*>, <du:>, French <kart> <dy> <1Zu:r>, French <kart> <dy> <1Zu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a menu listing dishes available on a particular day.
cartel	ety	C20: from German Kartell, from French, from Italian cartello a written challenge, public notice, diminutive of carta #7card %1
cartel	1.
	syl	car+tel
	pron	<ka:1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trust}. a collusive international association of independent enterprises formed to monopolize production and distribution of a product or service, control prices, etc.
cartel	2.
	syl	car+tel
	pron	<ka:1tel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Politics.
	def	an alliance of parties or interests to further common aims.
cartelize	0.
	syl	car+tel+ize
	pron	<1ka:t*lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into a cartel. &- {@!car+tel@.i+#!za+tion}
Elliot (Cook) 	1.
	head	Carter
	syl	El:li:ot (Cook) .
	def	born 1908, U.S. composer. His works include the (1945-46), three string quartets, and orchestral pieces: Pulitzer Prize 1960.
Howard	2.
	head	Carter
	syl	How:ard.
	def	1873-1939, English Egyptologist: discovered and excavated the tomb of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen.
James Earl	3.
	head	Carter
	syl	James Earl
	def	known as born 1924, U.S. Democratic statesman; president of the U.S. since 1977.
John	infl
	head	Carteret
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Carteret	0.
	syl	Car:te:ret
	pron	<1ka:t*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Granville. 1690-1763, British statesman, diplomat, and orator who led the opposition to Walpole (1730-42), after whose fall he became a leading minister as secretary of state (1742-44).
Cartesian	1.
	syl	Car+te:si:an
	pron	<ka:1tEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the works of Descartes.
Cartesian	2.
	syl	Car+te:si:an
	pron	<ka:1tEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used in Descartes' mathematical system.
	exam	1	Cartesian coordinates.
Cartesian	3.
	syl	Car+te:si:an
	pron	<ka:1tEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of the teachings and methods of Descartes.
Cartesianism	sub
	head	Cartesian
	syl	Car+1te:si+an+ism
	pos	n.
Cartesian coordinates	0.
	syl	Car+te:si:an co+or+di+nates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a system of coordinates that defines the location of a point in space in terms of its perpendicular distance from each of a set of mutually perpen?!dicular axes. Written with reference to three axes.
cartful	0.
	syl	cart+ful
	pron	<1ka:t2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount a cart can hold.
Carthage	0.
	syl	Car+thage
	pron	<1ka:TiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city state, on the N African coast near present-day Tunis. Founded about 800 #7b.c. by Phoenician traders, it grew into an empire dominating N Africa and the Mediterranean. Destroyed and then rebuilt by Rome, it was finally razed by the Arabs in 697 #7a.d. See also {Punic Wars}. &- {Car+tha+gin+i@.an} (@!k$a$:#Gg$$#!d#f$In$I$$n)
carthorse	0.
	syl	cart+horse
	pron	<1ka:t2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large heavily built horse kept for pulling carts or carriages.
Carthusian	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin Carthusianus, from Latin Carthusia Chartreuse, near Grenoble
Carthusian	0.
	syl	Car+thu+si:an
	pron	<ka:1Tju:zi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a member of an austere monastic order founded by Saint Bruno in 1084 near Grenoble, France.
Jacques	infl
	head	Cartier
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Cartier	0.
	syl	Car:tier
	pron	French <kar1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1491-1557, French navigator and explorer in Canada, who discovered the St. Lawrence River (1535).
Henri	infl
	head	Cartier-Bresson
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Cartier-Bresson	0.
	syl	Car:tier-Bres:son
	pron	French <kartjAbre1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French photographer.
cartilage	ety	C16: from Latin cartil*_ag*_o  &- car+ti+lag@.i+nous (@!k$a$:t$I#!l@ad#f$I?!n$$s) adj.
cartilage	0.
	syl	car+ti+lage
	pron	<1ka:tiliJ>, <1ka:tliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough elastic tissue composing most of the embryonic skeleton of vertebrates. In the adults of higher vertebrates it is mostly converted into bone, remaining only on the articulating ends of bones, in the thorax, trachea, nose, and ears. Nontechnical name: {gristle}.
cartilage bone	0.
	syl	car+ti+lage bone
	pos	n.
	def	any bone that develops within cartilage rather than in a fibrous tissue membrane. Compare {membrane bone}.
cartilaginous fish	0.
	syl	car+ti+lag:i+nous fish
	pos	n.
	def	any fish of the class including the sharks, skates, and rays, having a skeleton composed entirely of cartilage.
cartload	1.
	syl	cart+load
	pron	<1ka:t2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount a cart can hold.
cartload	2.
	syl	cart+load
	pron	<1ka:t2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of rubble, ballast, etc., of between one quarter and one half of a cubic yard.
caway	infl
	head	cart off
	or	cart out
	syl	ca:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
cart out	infl
	head	cart off
	or	caway
	syl	cart out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
cart off	0.
	syl	cart off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to carry or remove brusquely or by force.
cartogram	ety	C20: from French cartogramme, from carte map, #7chart ; see -#7gram 
cartogram	0.
	syl	car+to+gram
	pron	<1ka:t*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a map showing statistical information in diagrammatic form.
cartography	ety	C19: from French cartographie, from carte map, #7chart 
chartography	alt
	head	cartography
	or	cartography
	syl	char+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<ka:1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
cartography	0.
	or	chartography
	syl	car+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<ka:1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, technique, or practice of compiling or drawing maps or charts.
cartographer	sub
	head	cartography
	or	chartographer
	syl	car+1tog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chartographer	sub
	head	cartography
	or	cartographer
	syl	char+1tog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
cartographic	sub
	head	cartography
	syl	car+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2ka:t*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cartographical	sub
	head	cartography
	or	chartographic
	syl	car+to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
chartographic	sub
	head	cartography
	or	cartographical
	syl	char+to+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
chartographical	sub
	head	cartography
	syl	char+to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cartographically	sub
	head	cartography
	or	chartographically
	syl	car+to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chartographically	sub
	head	cartography
	or	cartographically
	syl	char+to?!+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cartomancy	ety	C19: from French carte card+-#7mancy 
cartomancy	0.
	syl	cart:o+man+cy
	pron	<1ka:t*2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the telling of fortunes with playing cards.
carton	ety	C19: from French, from Italian cartone pasteboard, from carta #7card %1
carton	1.
	syl	car+ton
	pron	<1ka:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a cardboard box for containing goods.
carton	2.
	syl	car+ton
	pron	<1ka:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a container of waxed paper or plastic in which liquids, such as milk, are sold.
carton	3.a.
	syl	car+ton
	pron	<1ka:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a white disc at the centre of a target.
carton	3.b.
	syl	car+ton
	pron	<1ka:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that hits this disc.
cartoon	ety	C17: from Italian cartone pasteboard, sketch on stiff paper; see #7carton 
cartoon	1.
	syl	car+toon
	pron	<ka:1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous or satirical drawing, esp. one in a newspaper or magazine, concerning a topical event.
cartoon	2.
	syl	car+toon
	pron	<ka:1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of drawings in a newspaper, magazine, etc., relating a comic or adventurous situation. U.S. name: {comic strip}.
cartoon	3.
	syl	car+toon
	pron	<ka:1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {animated cartoon}.
cartoon	4.
	syl	car+toon
	pron	<ka:1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a full-size preparatory sketch for a fresco, tapestry, mosaic, etc., from which the final work is traced or copied.
cartoonist	sub
	head	cartoon
	syl	car+1toon+ist
	pos	n.
cartouche	ety	C17: from French: scroll, cartridge, from Italian cartoccio, from carta paper; see #7card %1
cartouch	alt
	head	cartouche
	or	cartouche
	syl	car+touch
	pron	<ka:1tu:S>
	pos	n.
cartouche	1.
	or	cartouch
	syl	car+touche
	pron	<ka:1tu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved or cast ornamental tablet or panel in the form of a scroll, sometimes having an inscription.
cartouche	2.
	or	cartouch
	syl	car+touche
	pron	<ka:1tu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	an oblong figure enclosing characters expressing royal or divine names in Egyptian hieroglyphics.
cartouche	3.
	or	cartouch
	syl	car+touche
	pron	<ka:1tu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	the paper case holding combustible materials in certain fireworks.
cartouche	4.
	or	cartouch
	syl	car+touche
	pron	<ka:1tu:S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a cartridge or a box for cartridges.
cartridge	ety	C16: from earlier cartage, variant of #7cartouche (cartridge)
cartridge	1.
	syl	car+tridge
	pron	<1ka:triJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical, usually metal casing containing an explosive charge and often a bullet, for a rifle or other small arms.
cartridge	2.
	syl	car+tridge
	pron	<1ka:triJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a case for an explosive, such as a blasting charge.
cartridge	3.
	syl	car+tridge
	pron	<1ka:triJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an electromechanical transducer in the pickup of a gramophone, usually either containing a piezoelectric crystal ({crystal cartridge}) or an electromagnet ({magnetic cartridge) }.
cartridge	4.
	syl	car+tridge
	pron	<1ka:triJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a container for magnetic tape that is inserted into a tape deck. It is about four times the size of a cassette.
cartridge	5.
	syl	car+tridge
	pron	<1ka:triJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a light-tight film container that enables a camera to be loaded and unloaded in normal light. Also called: {cassette, magazine}.
cartridge belt	0.
	syl	car+tridge belt
	pos	n.
	def	a belt with pockets for cartridge clips or loops for cartridges.
cartridge clip	0.
	syl	car+tridge clip
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic container holding cartridges for an automatic firearm.
cartridge paper	1.
	syl	car+tridge pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	an uncoated type of drawing or print?!ing paper, usually made from bleached sulphate wood pulp with an addition of esparto grass.
cartridge paper	2.
	syl	car+tridge pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy paper used in making cartridges or as drawing or printing paper.
cartridge pen	0.
	syl	car+tridge pen
	pos	n.
	def	a pen having a removable ink reservoir that is replaced when empty.
cart track	0.
	syl	cart track
	pos	n.
	def	a rough track or road in a rural area. Also called: {cart road}.
cartulary	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin cartul*_arium, from Latin chartula a little paper, from charta paper; see #7card %1
chartulary	alt
	head	cartulary
	or	cartulary
	syl	char+tu+lar:y
	pron	<1Ca:tjul*ri>
	pos	n.
cartularies	infl
	head	cartulary
	syl	car+tu+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cartulary	0.a.
	or	chartulary
	syl	car+tu+lar:y
	pron	<1ka:tjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a collection of charters or records, esp. relating to the title to an estate or monastery.
cartulary	0.b.
	or	chartulary
	syl	car+tu+lar:y
	pron	<1ka:tjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	any place where records are kept.
cartwheel	1.
	syl	cart+wheel
	pron	<1ka:t2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the wheel of a cart, usually having wooden spokes and metal tyres.
cartwheel	2.
	syl	cart+wheel
	pron	<1ka:t2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an acrobatic movement in which the body makes a sideways revolution supported on the hands with arms and legs outstretched.
cartwheel	3.
	syl	cart+wheel
	pron	<1ka:t2wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a large coin, esp. the silver dollar.
cartwright	0.
	syl	cart+wright
	pron	<1ka:t2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes carts.
caruncle	ety	C17: from obsolete French caruncule, from Latin caruncula a small piece of flesh, from car*_o flesh
caruncle	1.
	syl	car+un+cle
	pron	<1k@r*GkL>, <k*1r^G->
	pos	n.
	def	a fleshy outgrowth on the heads of certain birds, such as a cock's comb.
caruncle	2.
	syl	car+un+cle
	pron	<1k@r*GkL>, <k*1r^G->
	pos	n.
	def	an outgrowth near the hilum on the seeds of some plants.
caruncle	3.
	syl	car+un+cle
	pron	<1k@r*GkL>, <k*1r^G->
	pos	n.
	def	any small fleshy mass in or on the body, either natural or abnormal.
caruncular	sub
	head	caruncle
	or	carunculous
	syl	ca+run+cu+lar
	pron	<k*1r^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
carunculous	sub
	head	caruncle
	or	caruncular
	syl	ca+1run+cu+lous
	pos	adj.
carunculate	sub
	head	caruncle
	or	carunculated
	syl	ca+run+cu+late
	pron	<k*1r^Gkjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
carunculated	sub
	head	caruncle
	or	carunculate
	syl	ca+1run+cu+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
Enrico	infl
	head	Caruso
	syl	En:ri:co
	pron	<An1rEko>
	pos	n.
Caruso	0.
	syl	Ca:ru:so
	pron	Italian <ka1ru:zo>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1921, an outstanding Italian operatic tenor; one of the first to make gramophone records.
carve	ety	Old English ceorfan; related to Old Frisian kerva, Middle High German kerben to notch
carve	1.
	syl	carve
	pron	<ka:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or chip in order to form something.
	exam	1	to carve wood.
carve	2.
	syl	carve
	pron	<ka:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate or form (something) by cutting or chipping.
	exam	1	to carve statues.
carve	3.
	syl	carve
	pron	<ka:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slice (meat) into pieces.
	exam	1	to carve a turkey.
carver	sub
	head	carve
	syl	carv+er
	pos	n.
carvel	0.
	syl	car+vel
	pron	<1ka:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {caravel}.
carvel-built	0.
	syl	car:vel-built
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	having a hull with planks made flush at the seams. Compare {clinker-built}.
carven	0.
	syl	carv+en
	pron	<1ka:vN>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic or literary past participle of {carve}.
carve out	0.
	syl	carve out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or create (a career).
	exam	1	he carved out his own future.
George Washington	infl
	head	Carver
	syl	George Wash:ing:ton.
	pos	n.
Carver	0.
	syl	Car:ver
	pron	<1ka:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1864-1943, U.S. agricultural chemist and botanist.
carve up	1.
	syl	carve up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (something) into pieces.
carve up	2.
	syl	carve up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide or dismember (a country, land, etc.). {~} {carve-up}.
carve up	3.
	syl	carve up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the distribution of something, as of booty.
carving	0.
	syl	carv+ing
	pron	<1ka:viG>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure or design produced by carving stone, wood, etc.
carving knife	0.
	syl	carv+ing knife
	pos	n.
	def	a long-bladed knife for carving cooked meat for serving.
(Arthur) Joyce (Lunel) 	infl
	head	Cary
	syl	(Arthur) Joyce (Lunel) .
	pos	n.
Cary	0.
	syl	Car:y
	pron	<1ke*ri>, <1k@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1957, English novelist; author of (1939), (1941), and (1944).
caryatid	ety	C16: from Latin Cary*_atides, from Greek Karuatides priestesses of Artemis at Karuai (Caryae), village in Laconia
caryatids	infl
	head	caryatid
	or	carides
	syl	car:y+at+ids
	pron	<-i2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
carides	infl
	head	caryatid
	or	caryatids
	syl	car:i+des
	pron	<-i2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caryatid	0.
	syl	car:y+at+id
	pron	<2k@ri1@tid>
	pos	n.
	def	a column, used to support an entablature, in the form of a draped female figure. Compare {telamon}.
caryatidal	sub
	head	caryatid
	syl	car:y+1at:i+dal
	pron	<2k@ri*1tidik>
	pos	adj.
caryatidean	sub
	head	caryatid
	syl	car:y+2at:i+1de:an
	pron	<2k@ri*1tidik>
	pos	adj.
caryatic	sub
	head	caryatid
	or	caryatidic
	syl	car:y+1at+ic
	pron	<2k@ri*1tidik>
	pos	adj.
caryatidic	sub
	head	caryatid
	or	caryatic
	syl	car:y+a:tid+ic
	pron	<2k@ri*1tidik>
	pos	adj.
caryo-	0.
	syl	car:y:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {karyo-}.
caryophyllaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Caryophyll*_aceae, from Caryophyllus former type genus, from Greek karuophullon clove tree, from karuon nut+ phullon leaf
caryophyllaceous	0.
	syl	car:y:o+phyl+la+ceous
	pron	<2k@ri*ufi1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants including the pink, carnation, sweet william, and chickweed.
caryopsis	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7karyo -#7, -#7opsis 
caryopses	infl
	head	caryopsis
	or	caryopsides
	syl	car:y+op+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caryopsides	infl
	head	caryopsis
	or	caryopses
	syl	car:y+op+si+des
	pron	<-si2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caryopsis	0.
	syl	car:y+op+sis
	pron	<2k@ri1opsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry seedlike fruit having the pericarp fused to the seed coat of the single seed: produced by the grasses.
carzey	ety	C19: from casa, case a brothel, from Italian casa a house
carsey	alt
	head	carzey
	or	carzey
	syl	car+sey
	pron	<1ka:zi>
	pos	n.
carzey	0.
	or	carsey
	syl	car+zey
	pron	<1ka:zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cockney slang.
	def	a lavatory; toilet.
casaba	ety	from Kassaba, former name of Turgutlu, Turkey
cassaba	alt
	head	casaba
	or	casaba
	syl	cas+sa+ba
	pron	<k*1sa:b*>
	pos	n.
casaba	0.
	or	cassaba
	syl	ca+sa+ba
	pron	<k*1sa:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of winter muskmelon having a yellow rind and sweet juicy flesh.
Casablanca	0.
	syl	Cas:a+blan+ca
	pron	<2k@s*1bl@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Morocco, on the Atlantic: largest city in the country; industrial centre. Pop.: 1506373 (1971).
Pablo	infl
	head	Casals
	syl	Pab:lo
	pron	<1pa$Blo>
	pos	n.
Casals	0.
	syl	Ca:sals
	pron	Spanish <ka1sals>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1973, Spanish cellist and composer, noted for his interpretation of J. S. Bach's cello suites.
Giovanni Jacopo	1.
	head	Casanova
	syl	Gio:van:ni Ja:co:po
	pron	<Jo1vanni> <1ja:kopo>
	def	1725-98, Italian adventurer noted for his a vivid account of his sexual adventures and of contemporary society.
Casanova	2.
	syl	Cas:a:no:va
	pron	<2k@s*1n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any man noted for his amorous adventures; a rake.
Isaac	infl
	head	Casaubon
	syl	I:sa:ac
	pron	<iza1ak>
	pos	n.
Casaubon	0.
	syl	Ca:sau:bon
	pron	<k*1sc:bN>, French <kazo1b?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1559-1614, French Protestant theologian and classical scholar.
casbah	0.
	syl	cas+bah
	pron	<1k@zba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variant spelling of {kasbah}.
cascabel	ety	C17: from Spanish: small bell, rattle, of uncertain origin
cascabel	1.
	syl	cas+ca+bel
	pron	<1k@sk*2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a knoblike protrusion on the rear part of the breech of an obsolete muzzle-loading cannon.
cascabel	2.
	syl	cas+ca+bel
	pron	<1k@sk*2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear part itself.
cascade	ety	C17: from French, from Italian cascata, from cascare to fall, ultimately from Latin cadere to fall
cascade	1.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterfall or series of waterfalls over rocks.
cascade	2.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this, such as folds of lace.
cascade	3.a.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a consecutive sequence of chemical or physical processes.
cascade	3.b.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cascade liquefaction.
cascade	4.a.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of electrical components connected in series.
cascade	4.b.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cascade amplifier.
cascade	5.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the cumulative process responsible for the formation of an electrical discharge, cosmic-ray shower, or Geiger counter avalanche in a gas. {~}
cascade	6.
	syl	cas+cade
	pron	<k@s1kAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow or fall in or like a cascade.
Cascade Range	0.
	syl	Cas+cade Range
	pos	n.
	def	a chain of mountains in the U.S.: a continuation of the Sierra Nevada range from N California through Oregon and Washington to British Columbia. Highest peak: Mount Rainier, 4392 m (14408 ft.).
cascara	ety	C19: from Spanish: bark, from cascar to break, from Vulgar Latin quassic*_are (unattested) to shake violently, shatter, from Latin quass*_are to dash to pieces
cascara	1.
	syl	cas+ca+ra
	pron	<k@s1ka:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cascara sagrada}.
cascara	2.
	syl	cas+ca+ra
	pron	<k@s1ka:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cascara buckthorn, bearwood}. a shrub or small tree, of NW North America, whose bark is a source of cascara sagrada: family
cascara sagrada	ety	Spanish, literally: sacred bark
cascara sagrada	0.
	syl	cas+ca+ra sa+gra+da
	pron	<s*1gra:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried bark of the cascara buckthorn, used as a laxative and stimulant. Often shortened to {cascara}.
cascarilla	ety	C17: from Spanish, diminutive of c*'ascara bark; see #7cascara 
cascarilla	1.
	syl	cas+ca+ril+la
	pron	<2k@sk*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian euphorbiaceous shrub, whose bitter aromatic bark is used as a tonic.
cascarilla	2.
	syl	cas+ca+ril+la
	pron	<2k@sk*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of this shrub.
case	ety	Old English casus (grammatical) case, associated also with Old French cas a happening; both from Latin c*_asus, a befalling, occurrence, from cadere to fall
case	H1.1.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a single instance, occurrence, or example of something.
case	H1.2.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of disease, injury, hardship, etc.
case	H1.3.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a question or matter for discussion.
	exam	1	the case before the committee.
case	H1.4.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific condition or state of affairs; situation.
case	H1.5.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of arguments supporting a particular action, cause, etc.
case	H1.6.a.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a person attended or served by a doctor, social worker, solicitor, etc.; patient or client.
case	H1.6.b.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a case study.
case	H1.7.a.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an action or suit at law or something that forms sufficient grounds for bringing an action.
	exam	1	he has a good case.
case	H1.7.b.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the evidence offered in court to support a claim.
case	H1.8.a.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of grammatical categories of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives, marked by inflection in some languages, indicating the relation of the noun, adjective, or pronoun to other words in the sentence.
case	H1.8.b.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of these categories.
	exam	1	the nominative case.
case	H1.9.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an odd person; eccentric.
case	H1.10.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	love or infatuation.
as the case may be	11.
	head	case
	syl	as the case may be.
	def	according to the circumstances.
in any case	12.
	head	case
	syl	in any case.
	pos	adv.
	def	no matter what; anyhow.
	exam	1	we will go in any case.
case	H1.13.a.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	in order to allow for eventualities.
case	H1.13.b.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	as; conj.
	def	in order to allow for the possibility that.
	exam	1	take your coat in case it rains.
in case of	14.
	head	case
	syl	in case of.
	pos	prep.
	def	in the event of.
in no case	15.
	head	case
	syl	in no case.
	pos	adv.
	def	under no circumstances.
	exam	1	in no case should you fight back.
case	ety	C13: from Old French casse, from Latin capsa, from capere to take, hold
case	H2.1.a.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a container, such as a box or chest.
case	H2.1.b.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	suitcase;
	exam	2	briefcase.
case	H2.2.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an outer cover or sheath, esp. for a watch.
case	H2.3.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle and its contents.
	exam	1	a case of ammunition.
case	H2.4.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair or brace, esp. of pistols.
case	H2.5.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another word for { {casing} (sense 3)}.
case	H2.6.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a completed cover ready to be fastened to a book to form its binding.
case	H2.7.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a tray divided into many compartments in which a compositor keeps individual metal types of a particular size and style. Cases were originally used in pairs, one (the {upper case}) for capitals, the other (the {lower case}) for small letters.
case	H2.8.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	the surface of a piece of steel that has been case-hardened. {~}
case	H2.9.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to put into or cover with a case.
	exam	1	to case the machinery.
case	H2.10.
	syl	case
	pron	<kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to inspect carefully (esp. a place to be robbed).
casease	ety	C20: from #7case (#7in) #7+ -#7ase 
casease	0.
	syl	ca+se:ase
	pron	<1kAsi2Az>
	pos	n.
	def	a proteolytic enzyme formed by certain bacteria that activates the solution of albumin and casein in milk and cheese.
caseate	ety	C19: from Latin c*_aseus #7cheese 
caseate	0.
	syl	ca+se:ate
	pron	<1kAsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to undergo caseation.
caseation	1.
	syl	ca+se:a+tion
	pron	<2kAsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of cheese from casein during the coagulation of milk.
caseation	2.
	syl	ca+se:a+tion
	pron	<2kAsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the degeneration of dead tissue into a soft cheeselike mass.
casebound	0.
	syl	case+bound
	pron	<1kAs2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {hardback}.
casefy	ety	C20: from Latin c*_aseus #7cheese+ -#7fy 
casefies	infl
	head	casefy
	syl	ca+se:fies
	pos	vb.
casefying	infl
	head	casefy
	syl	ca+se:fy+ing
	pos	vb.
casefied	infl
	head	casefy
	syl	ca+se:fied.
	pos	vb.
casefy	0.
	syl	ca+se:fy
	pron	<1kAsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become similar to cheese.
case-harden	1.
	syl	case-hard:en
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to form a hard surface layer of high carbon content on (a steel component) by heating in a carburizing environment with subsequent quenching or heat treatment.
case-harden	2.
	syl	case-hard:en
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harden the spirit or disposition of; make callous.
	exam	1	experience had case-hardened the judge.
case history	0.
	syl	case his+to+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a record of a person's background, medical history, etc., esp. one used for determining medical treatment.
casein	ety	C19: from Latin c*_aseus cheese+-#7in 
casein	0.
	syl	ca+sein
	pron	<1kAsiin>, <-sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a phosphoprotein, precipitated from milk by the action of rennin, forming the basis of cheese: used in the manufacture of plastics and adhesives. Also called (U.S.): {paracasein}.
caseinogen	0.
	syl	ca+se:in:o+gen
	pron	<2kAsi1in*J*n>, <kA1sEn*->
	pos	n.
	def	the principal protein of milk, converted to casein by rennin. Sometimes called (U.S.): {casein}.
case knife	0.
	syl	case knife
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sheath knife}.
case law	0.
	syl	case law
	pos	n.
	def	law established by following judicial decisions given in earlier cases. Compare {statute law}. See also { {precedent} (sense 1)}.
casemate	ety	C16: from French, from Italian casamatta, perhaps from Greek khasmata apertures, plural of khasma #7chasm 
casemate	0.
	syl	case+mate
	pron	<1kAs2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an armoured compartment in a ship or fortification in which guns are mounted.
casemated	sub
	head	casemate
	syl	case+2mat+ed
	pos	adj.
casement	ety	C15: probably from Old Northern French encassement frame, from encasser to frame, encase, from casse framework, crate, #7case %2
casement	1.
	syl	case+ment
	pron	<1kAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a window frame that is hinged on one side.
casement	2.
	syl	case+ment
	pron	<1kAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a window containing frames hinged at the side or at the top or bottom.
casement	3.
	syl	case+ment
	pron	<1kAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {window}.
Casement	0.
	syl	Case:ment
	pron	<1kAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rog@.er (David) }. 1864-1916, British diplomat and Irish nationalist: hanged by the British for treason in attempting to gain German support for Irish independence.
caseose	ety	C20: from Latin c*_aseus cheese+-#7ose %2
caseose	0.
	syl	ca+se:ose
	pron	<1kAsi2*uz>, <-2*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a peptide produced by the peptic digestion of casein.
caseous	ety	C17: from Latin c*_aseus #7cheese 
caseous	0.
	syl	ca+se:ous
	pron	<1kAsi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like cheese.
casern	ety	C17: from French caserne, from Old Proven*,cal cazerna group of four men, ultimately from Latin quattuor four
caserne	alt
	head	casern
	or	casern
	syl	ca+serne
	pron	<k*1zR:n>
	pos	n.
casern	0.
	or	caserne
	syl	ca+sern
	pron	<k*1zR:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a billet or accommodation for soldiers in a town.
Caserta	0.
	syl	Ca+ser+ta
	pron	Italian <ka1serta>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Italy, in Campania: centre of Garibaldi's campaigns for the unification of Italy (1860); Allied headquarters in World War II. Pop.: 62928 (1971).
case shot	0.
	syl	case shot
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {canister} (sense 2)}.
casework	0.
	syl	case+work
	pron	<1kAs2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	social work based on close study of the personal histories and circumstances of individuals and families.
caseworker	sub
	head	casework
	syl	case+2work:er
	pos	n.
caseworm	0.
	syl	case+worm
	pron	<1kAs2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {caddis worm}.
cash	ety	C16: from Old Italian cassa money box, from Latin capsa #7case %2
cash	H1.1.
	syl	cash
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	def	banknotes and coins, esp. in hand or readily available; money or ready money.
cash	H1.2.
	syl	cash
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	def	immediate payment, in full or part, for goods or services (esp. in the phrase {cash down}) .
cash	H1.3.
	syl	cash
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, for, or paid by cash.
	exam	1	a cash trans?!action.
cash	H1.4.
	syl	cash
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or pay ready money for.
	exam	1	to cash a cheque.
cashable	sub
	head	cash
	syl	cash+a:ble
	pos	adj.
cash	ety	C16: from Portuguese caixa, from Tamil k*_asu, from Sanskrit karsa weight of gold or silver
cash	infl
	syl	cash.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cash	H2.0.
	syl	cash
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Chinese, Indonesian, or Indian coins of low value.
Johnny	infl
	head	Cash
	syl	John:ny.
	pos	n.
Cash	0.
	syl	Cash
	pron	<k@S>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, U.S. country-and-western singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His hits include (1956), (1957), and (1969).
cash-and-carry	0.
	syl	cash-and-car:ry
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	sold or operated on a basis of cash payment for merchandise that is not delivered but removed by the purchaser.
cash-book	0.
	syl	cash-book
	pos	n.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	a journal in which all cash or cheque receipts and disbursements are recorded.
cash crop	0.
	syl	cash crop
	pos	n.
	def	a crop grown for sale rather than for subsistence.
cash desk	0.
	syl	cash desk
	pos	n.
	def	a counter or till in a shop where purchases are paid for.
cash discount	0.
	syl	cash dis+count
	pos	n.
	def	a discount granted to a purchaser who pays before a stipulated date.
cashed up	0.
	syl	cashed up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	having plenty of money.
cashew	ety	C18: from Portuguese caj*'u, from Tupi acaj*'u 
cashew	1.
	syl	cash+ew
	pron	<1k@Su:>, <k@1Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American anacardiaceous evergreen tree, bearing kidney-shaped nuts that protrude from a fleshy receptacle.
cashew	2.
	syl	cash+ew
	pron	<1k@Su:>, <k@1Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cashew nut}. the nut of this tree, edible only when roasted.
cash flow	1.
	syl	cash flow
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of money into and out of a business.
cash flow	2.
	syl	cash flow
	pos	n.
	def	a prediction of such movement over a given period.
cashier	ety	C16: from Dutch cassier or French caissier, from casse money chest; see #7case %2
cashier	H1.1.
	syl	cash+ier
	pron	<k@1Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person responsible for receiving payments for goods, services, etc., as in a shop.
cashier	H1.2.
	syl	cash+ier
	pron	<k@1Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee of a bank responsible for receiving deposits, cashing cheques, and other financial transactions; bank clerk.
cashier	H1.3.
	syl	cash+ier
	pron	<k@1Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person responsible for handling cash or maintaining records of its receipt and disbursement.
cashier	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch kasseren, from Old French casser, from Latin quass*_are to #7quash 
cashier	H2.1.
	syl	cash+ier
	pron	<k@1Si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss with dishonour, esp. from the armed forces.
cashier	H2.2.
	syl	cash+ier
	pron	<k@1Si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to put away or discard; reject.
cash in	1.
	syl	cash in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (something) in exchange, esp. for money.
cash in	2.a.
	syl	cash in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to profit (from).
cash in	2.b.
	syl	cash in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to take advantage (of).
cash in	3.
	syl	cash in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang expression for {die%1}.
cashmere	1.a.
	syl	cash+mere
	pron	<1k@Smi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine soft wool from goats of the Kashmir area.
cashmere	1.b.
	syl	cash+mere
	pron	<1k@Smi*>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth or knitted material made from this or similar wool.
cashmere	1.c.
	syl	cash+mere
	pron	<1k@Smi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cashmere sweater.
cashmere	2.
	syl	cash+mere
	pron	<1k@Smi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kashmir}.
Cashmere	0.
	syl	Cash+mere
	pron	<k@S1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kashmir}.
cash on delivery	0.
	syl	cash on de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	a service entailing cash payment to the carrier on delivery of merchandise.
cash ratio	0.
	syl	cash ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of cash on hand to total deposits that by law or custom commercial banks must maintain.
cash register	0.
	syl	cash reg+is+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a till with a keyboard that operates a mechanism for displaying and adding the amounts of cash received in individual sales.
cash up	0.
	syl	cash up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Brit. of cashiers, shopkeepers, etc.
	def	to add up the money taken, esp. at the end of a working day.
casimere	0.
	syl	cas:i+mere
	pron	<1k@si2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cassimere}.
casing	1.
	syl	cas+ing
	pron	<1kAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective case or cover.
casing	2.
	syl	cas+ing
	pron	<1kAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material for a case or cover.
casing	3.
	syl	cas+ing
	pron	<1kAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {case}. a frame containing a door, window, or staircase.
casing	4.
	syl	cas+ing
	pron	<1kAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the intestines of cattle, pigs, etc., or a synthetic substitute, used as a container for sausage meat.
casing	5.
	syl	cas+ing
	pron	<1kAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer cover of a pneumatic tyre.
casing	6.
	syl	cas+ing
	pron	<1kAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe or tube used to line a hole or shaft.
casino	ety	C18: from Italian, diminutive of casa house, from Latin
casinos	infl
	head	casino
	syl	ca+si+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
casino	1.
	syl	ca+si+no
	pron	<k*1sEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a public building or room in which gaming takes place, esp. roulette and card games such as baccarat and chemin de fer.
casino	2.
	syl	ca+si+no
	pron	<k*1sEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cassino}.
cask	ety	C15: from Spanish casco helmet, perhaps from cascar to break
cask	1.
	syl	cask
	pron	<ka:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wooden barrel used mainly to hold alcoholic drink.
	exam	1	a wine cask.
cask	2.
	syl	cask
	pron	<ka:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	any barrel.
cask	3.
	syl	cask
	pron	<ka:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity contained in a cask.
casket	ety	C15: probably from Old French cassette little box; see #7case %2
casket	1.
	syl	cas+ket
	pron	<1ka:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small box or chest for valuables, esp. jewels.
casket	2.
	syl	cas+ket
	pron	<1ka:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for { {coffin} (sense 1)}.
Caslon	0.
	syl	Cas+lon
	pron	<1k@zl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of type designed by William Caslon, English type-founder (1692-1766).
Caspar	0.
	syl	Cas+par
	pron	<1k@sp*>, <1k@spa:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Christian tradition
	def	one of the Magi, the other two being Melchior and Balthazar.
Casparian strip	ety	C20: named after Robert Caspary, 19th-century German botanist
Casparian strip	0.
	syl	Cas+par+i:an strip
	pron	<k@1spe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a band of suberized material around the radial walls of endodermal cells: impervious to gases and liquids.
Caspian Sea	0.
	syl	Cas+pi:an Sea
	pron	<1k@spi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt lake between SE Europe and Asia: the largest inland sea in the world; fed mainly by the River Volga. Area: 394299 sq. km (152239 sq. miles).
casque	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish casco; see #7cask 
casque	0.
	syl	casque
	pron	<k@sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a helmet or a helmet-like process or structure, as on the bill of most hornbills.
casqued	sub
	head	casque
	syl	casqued
	pos	adj.
cassaba	0.
	syl	cas+sa+ba
	pron	<k*1sa:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {casaba}.
Cassandra	1.
	syl	Cas:san:dra
	pron	<k*1s@ndr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a daughter of Priam and Hecuba, endowed with the gift of prophecy but fated never to be believed.
Cassandra	2.
	syl	Cas:san:dra
	pron	<k*1s@ndr*>
	pos	n.
	def	anyone whose prophecies of doom are unheeded.
cassareep	ety	C19: of Carib origin
cassareep	0.
	syl	cas+sa+reep
	pron	<1k@s*2rEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the juice of the bitter cassava root, boiled down to a syrup and used as a flavouring, esp. in West Indian cookery.
cassata	ety	from Italian
cassata	0.
	syl	cas+sa+ta
	pron	<k*1sa:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ice cream, originating in Italy, usually containing nuts and candied fruit.
cassation	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medieval Latin cass*_ati*_o, from Late Latin cass*_are to cancel, from Latin quass*_are to #7quash 
cassation	0.
	syl	cas+sa+tion
	pron	<k@1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly law. esp. in France
	def	annulment, as of a judicial decision by a higher court.
Mary	infl
	head	Cassatt
	syl	Mar:y.
	pos	n.
Cassatt	0.
	syl	Cas:satt
	pron	<k*1s@t>
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1926, U.S. impressionist painter.
cassava	ety	C16: from Spanish cazabe cassava bread, from Taino ca*,c*'abi 
cassava	1.
	syl	cas+sa+va
	pron	<k*1sa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {manioc}. any tropical euphorbiaceous plant of the genus esp. the widely cultivated American species (or ({bitter cassava}) and ({sweet cassava}) .
cassava	2.
	syl	cas+sa+va
	pron	<k*1sa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a starch derived from the root of this plant: an important food in the tropics and a source of tapioca.
Cassegrainian telescope	ety	C19: named after N. Cassegrain, 17th-century French scientist who invented it
Cassegrainian telescope	0.
	syl	Cas+se+grain+i:an tel+e:scope
	pron	<2k@si1grAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an astro?!nomical reflecting telescope in which incident light is reflected from a large concave mirror onto a smaller convex mirror and then back through a hole in the concave mirror to form the image.
Cassel	0.
	syl	Cas+sel
	pron	German <1kasL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kassel}.
casserole	ety	C18: from French, from Old French casse ladle, pan for dripping, from Old Proven*,cal cassa, from Late Latin cattia dipper, from Greek kuathion, diminutive of kuathos cup
casserole	1.
	syl	cas+se+role
	pron	<1k@s*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered dish of earthenware, glass, etc., in which food is cooked and served.
casserole	2.
	syl	cas+se+role
	pron	<1k@s*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any food cooked and served in such a dish.
	exam	1	chicken casserole.
casserole	3.
	syl	cas+se+role
	pron	<1k@s*2r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook or be cooked in a casserole.
cassette	ety	C18: from French: little box; see #7case %2
cassette	1.a.
	syl	cas+sette
	pron	<k@1set>
	pos	n.
	def	a plastic container for magnetic tape, inserted into a tape deck to be played or used.
cassette	1.b.
	syl	cas+sette
	pron	<k@1set>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cassette recorder.
cassette	2.
	syl	cas+sette
	pron	<k@1set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	another term for { {cartridge} (sense 5)}.
cassette	3.
	syl	cas+sette
	pron	<k@1set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a container for film used to facilitate the loading of a camera or projector, esp. when the film is used in the form of a loop.
cassia	ety	Old English, from Latin casia, from Greek kasia, of Semitic origin; related to Hebrew qes*_i `*_ah cassia
cassia	1.
	syl	cas+si:a
	pron	<1k@si*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the mainly tropical caesalpiniaceous genus esp. whose pods yield {cassia pulp}, a mild laxative. See also {senna}.
cassia	2.
	syl	cas+si:a
	pron	<1k@si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lauraceous tree, of tropical Asia.
cassia bark	3.
	head	cassia
	syl	cassia bark.
	def	the cinnamon-like bark of this tree, used as a spice.
cassimere	ety	C18: variant of cashmere, from K#7ashmir 
casimere	alt
	head	cassimere
	or	cassimere
	syl	cas:i+mere
	pron	<1k@si2mi*>
	pos	n.
cassimere	0.
	or	casimere
	syl	cas+si+mere
	pron	<1k@si2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woollen suiting cloth of plain or twill weave.
casino	alt
	head	cassino
	or	cassino
	syl	ca+si+no
	pron	<k*1sEn*u>
	pos	n.
cassino	0.
	or	casino
	syl	cas+si+no
	pron	<k*1sEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two to four players in which players pair cards from their hands with others exposed on the table.
Cassino	0.
	syl	Cas+si+no
	pron	Italian <kas1sEno>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Italy, in Latium at the foot of Monte Cassino: an ancient Volscian (and later Roman) town and citadel. Pop.: 24796 (1971). Latin name: {Casinum}.
Flavius Magnus Aurelius	infl
	head	Cassiodorus
	syl	Fla:vi:us Mag:nus Au:re:li:us
	pron	<1flAvi*s> <1m@gn*s> <c:1rEli*s>
	pos	n.
Cassiodorus	0.
	syl	Cas:si:o:do:rus
	pron	<2k@si*u1dc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??490-??585 #7a.d., Roman statesman, writer, and monk; author of a collection of official documents written for the Ostrogoths.
Cassiopeia	H1.0.
	syl	Cas:si:o:pe:ia
	pron	<2k@si*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda.
Cassiopeiae	infl
	head	Cassiopeia
	syl	Cas+si:o+pe:iae
	pron	<2k@si*1pEE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Cassiopeia	H2.0.
	syl	Cas+si:o+pe:ia
	pron	<2k@si*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very conspicuous W-shaped constellation near the Pole star. {Cassiopeia A} is a very strong radio and x-ray source, identified as faint nebulous filaments that are the remains of the supernova observed in 1572.
Cassiopeian	sub
	head	Cassiopeia
	syl	Cas+si:o+1pe:ian
	pos	adj.
Ernst	infl
	head	Cassirer
	syl	Ernst
	pron	<ernst>
	pos	n.
Cassirer	0.
	syl	Cas:si:rer
	pron	German <ka1sEr*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1945, German neo-Kantian philosopher. (1923-29) analyses the symbols that underlie all manifestations, including myths and language, of human culture.
cassis	ety	C19:@T from French
cassiterite	ety	C19: from Greek kassiteros tin
cassiterite	0.
	syl	cas+sit+er+ite
	pron	<k*1sit*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard heavy brownish-black mineral consisting of a tin oxide in tetragonal crystalline form. It occurs in veins and alluvial deposits, esp. in Malaysia, and is the chief ore of tin. Formula: SnO\2. Also called: {tinstone}.
Gaius	infl
	head	Cassius Longinus
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
Cassius Longinus	0.
	syl	Cas:si:us Lon:gi:nus
	pron	<1k@si*s> <lon1JIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 42 #7b.c., Roman general: led the conspiracy against Julius Caesar (44); defeated at Philippi by Anthony (42).
cassock	ety	C16: from Old French casaque, from Italian casacca a long coat, of uncertain origin
cassock	0.
	syl	cas+sock
	pron	<1k@s*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	an ankle-length garment, usually black, worn by priests and choristers.
cassocked	sub
	head	cassock
	syl	cas+socked
	pos	adj.
cassoulet	ety	French, related to casse saucepan, bowl
cassoulet	0.
	syl	cas+sou+let
	pron	<2k@s*1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a stew originating from France, made from haricot beans and goose, duck, pork, etc.
cassowary	ety	C17: from Malay k*vesuari 
cassowaries	infl
	head	cassowary
	syl	cas+so+war:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cassowary	0.
	syl	cas+so+war:y
	pron	<1k@s*2we*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any large flightless bird of the genus inhabiting forests in NE Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, having a horny head crest, black plumage, and brightly coloured neck and wattles: order (see {ratite) }.
cast	ety	C13: from Old Norse kasta 
casts	infl
	head	cast
	syl	casts
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
casting	infl
	head	cast
	syl	cast+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
cast	infl
	syl	cast.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
cast	1.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to throw or expel with violence or force.
cast	2.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to throw off or away.
	exam	1	she cast her clothes to the ground.
cast	3.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reject or dismiss.
	exam	1	he cast the idea from his mind.
cast	4.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shed or drop.
	exam	1	the snake cast its skin;
	exam	2	the horse cast a shoe;
	exam	3	the ship cast anchor.
cast	5.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to appear.
	exam	1	to cast a shadow.
cast	6.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to express (doubts, suspicions, etc.) or cause (them) to be felt.
cast	7.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to direct (a glance, attention, etc.).
	exam	1	cast your eye over this.
cast	8.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place, esp. in a violent manner.
	exam	1	he was cast into prison.
cast	9.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to throw (a baited line) into the water.
cast	10.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw or choose (lots).
cast	11.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give or deposit (a vote).
cast	12.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to select (actors) to play parts in (a play, film, etc.).
cast	13.a.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shape (molten metal, glass, etc.) by pouring or pressing it into a mould.
cast	13.b.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (an object) by such a process.
cast	14.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to compute (figures or a total).
cast	15.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to predict.
	exam	1	the old woman cast my fortune.
cast	16.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	to draw on (a horoscope) details concerning the positions of the planets in the signs of the zodiac at a particular time for interpretation in terms of human characteristics, behaviour, etc.
cast	17.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to contrive (esp. in the phrase {cast a spell}) .
cast	18.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to formulate.
	exam	1	he cast his work in the form of a chart.
cast	19.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to twist or cause to twist.
cast	20.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to turn the head of (a sailing vessel) or (of a sailing vessel) to be turned away from the wind in getting under way.
cast	21.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to direct (a pack of hounds) over (ground) where their quarry may recently have passed.
cast	22.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds of prey
	def	to eject from the crop and bill a pellet consisting of the indigestible parts of birds or animals previously eaten.
cast	23.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	to hold the body of a hawk between the hands so as to perform some operation upon it.
cast	24.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to stereotype or electrotype.
cast in one's lot with	25.
	head	cast
	syl	cast in one's lot with.
	def	to share in the activities or fortunes of (someone else).
cast	26.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of casting or throwing.
cast	27.a.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {casting}. something that is shed, dropped, or egested, such as the coil of earth left by an earthworm.
cast	27.b.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another name for { {pellet} (sense 4)}.
cast	28.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an object that is thrown.
cast	29.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the distance an object is or may be thrown.
cast	30.a.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a throw at dice.
cast	30.b.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the resulting number shown.
cast	31.a.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of casting a line.
cast	31.b.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another name for { {trace%2} (sense 2)}.
cast	32.a.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the actors in a play collectively.
cast	32.b.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cast list.
cast	33.a.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an object made of metal, glass, etc., that has been shaped in a molten state by being poured or pressed into a mould.
cast	33.b.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the mould used to shape such an object.
cast	34.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	form or appear?!ance.
cast	35.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	sort, kind, or style.
cast	36.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a fixed twist or defect, esp. in the eye.
cast	37.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a distortion of shape.
cast	38.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a rigid en?!circling casing, often made of plaster of Paris, for immobilizing broken bones while they heal.
cast	39.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a mass of fatty, waxy, cellular, or other material formed in a diseased body cavity, passage, etc.
cast	40.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of casting a pack of hounds.
cast	41.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a pair of falcons working in combination to pursue the same quarry.
cast	42.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the speed imparted to an arrow by a particular bow.
cast	43.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a slight tinge or trace, as of colour.
cast	44.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a computation or calculation.
cast	45.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a forecast or conjecture.
cast	46.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	fortune or stroke of fate.
cast	47.
	syl	cast
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Palaeontol.
	def	a mineral representation of an organic object, esp. a lump of mineral that indicates the shape and internal structure of a shell. {~} See also {cast about, castaway, cast back, cast down, cast-off, cast on}.
cast about	0.
	syl	cast a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a mental or visual search.
	exam	1	to cast about for an idea for a book.
Castalia	0.
	syl	Cas+ta+li:a
	pron	<k@1stAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring on Mount Parnassus: in ancient Greece sacred to Apollo and the Muses and believed to be a source of inspiration.
Castalian	sub
	head	Castalia
	syl	Cas+1ta+li:an
	pos	adj.
castanets	ety	C17 castanet, from Spanish casta?~neta, diminutive of casta?~na #7chestnut 
castanets	0.
	syl	cas+ta+nets
	pron	<2k@st*1nets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	curved pieces of hollow wood, usually held between the fingers and thumb and made to click together: used esp. by Spanish dancers.
castaway	1.
	syl	cast+a:way
	pron	<1ka:st*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been shipwrecked.
castaway	2.
	syl	cast+a:way
	pron	<1ka:st*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	something thrown off or away; castoff.
castaway	3.
	syl	cast+a:way
	pron	<1ka:st*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	shipwrecked or put adrift.
castaway	4.
	syl	cast+a:way
	pron	<1ka:st*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	thrown away or rejected. {~} {cast a@.way}.
castaway	5.
	syl	cast+a:way
	pron	<1ka:st*2wA>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal; often passive
	def	to cause (a ship, person, etc.) to be shipwrecked or abandoned.
cast back	0.
	syl	cast back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to turn (the mind) to the past.
cast down	0.
	syl	cast down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a person) discouraged or dejected.
caste	ety	C16: from Portuguese casta race, breed, ancestry, from casto pure, chaste, from Latin castus 
caste	1.a.
	syl	caste
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four major hereditary classes, namely the {Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaisya}, and {Sudra}, into which Hindu society is divided.
caste	1.b.
	syl	caste
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {caste system}. the system or basis of such classes.
caste	1.c.
	syl	caste
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the social position or rank conferred by this system.
caste	2.
	syl	caste
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any social class or system based on such distinctions as heredity, rank, wealth, profession, etc.
caste	3.
	syl	caste
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the position conferred by such a system.
lose caste	4.
	head	caste
	syl	lose caste.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose one's social position.
caste	5.
	syl	caste
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	any of various types of specialized individual, such as the worker, in social insects (hive bees, ants, etc.).
Castellammare di Stabia	0.
	syl	Cas+tel+lam+ma+re di Sta+bia
	pron	Italian <2kastAllam1ma:rA> <dE> <1stabja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SW Italy, in Campania on the Bay of Naples: site of the Roman resort of Stabiae, which was destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 #7a.d. Pop.: 68629 (1971).
castellan	ety	C14: from Latin castell*_anus, from castellum #7castle 
castellan	0.
	syl	cas+tel+lan
	pron	<1k@stil*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a keeper or governor of a castle. Also called: {chatelain}.
castellanies	infl
	head	castellany
	syl	cas+tel+la+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
castellany	1.
	syl	cas+tel+la+ny
	pron	<1k@sti2lAni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the office, rank, or jurisdiction of a castellan.
castellany	2.
	syl	cas+tel+la+ny
	pron	<1k@sti2lAni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	land belonging to a castle.
castellated	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin castell*_atus, from castell*_are to fortify as a #7castle 
castellated	1.
	syl	cas+tel+lat+ed
	pron	<1k@sti2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having turrets and battlements, like a castle.
castellated	2.
	syl	cas+tel+lat+ed
	pron	<1k@sti2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having indentations similar to battlements.
	exam	1	a castellated nut;
	exam	2	a castellated filament.
castellation	sub
	head	castellated
	syl	cas+tel+1la+tion
	pos	n.
Castell'on de la Plana	0.
	syl	Cas+tel+l*'on de la Pla+na
	pron	Spanish <2kastA1$yon> <DA>, Spanish <la> <1plana>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Spain. Pop.: 93968 (1970).
caster	1.
	syl	cast+er
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that casts.
caster	2.
	syl	cast+er
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bottle with a perforated top for sprinkling sugar, etc., or a stand containing such bottles.
caster	3.
	syl	cast+er
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small swivelling wheel attached to each leg of a piece of furniture to facilitate movement. Also called (for senses 2, 3): {castor}.
caster sugar	0.
	syl	cas+ter sug+ar
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	finely ground white sugar.
castigate	ety	C17: from Latin cast*_ig*_are to correct, punish, from castum pure+ agere to compel (to be)
castigate	0.
	syl	cas+ti+gate
	pron	<1k@sti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuke or criticize in a severe manner; chastise.
castigation	sub
	head	castigate
	syl	cas+ti+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
castigator	sub
	head	castigate
	syl	cas+ti+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
Castiglione	0.
	syl	Cas:ti:glio:ne
	pron	<2k@stil1j*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Bal@.das@.sa@.re} (@!baldas#!sa$:re). 1478-1529, Italian diplomat and writer, noted par?!ticularly for his dialogue on ideal courtly life, (The Courtier) (1528).
Castilla	alt
	head	Castile
	or	Castile
	syl	Cas+ti+lla
	pron	Spanish <kas1ti$ya>
	pos	n.
Castile	0.
	or	Castilla
	syl	Cas+tile
	pron	<k@1stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom comprising most of modern Spain: originally part of Le*'on, it became an independent kingdom in the 10th century and united with Aragon (1469), the first step in the formation of the Spanish state.
Castile soap	0.
	syl	Cas+tile soap
	pos	n.
	def	a hard soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide.
Castilian	1.
	syl	Cas+til+ian
	pron	<k@1stilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish dialect of Castile; the standard form of European Spanish.
Castilian	2.
	syl	Cas+til+ian
	pron	<k@1stilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Castile.
Castilian	3.
	syl	Cas+til+ian
	pron	<k@1stilj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of Castile, its inhabitants, or the standard form of European Spanish.
Castilla la Vieja	0.
	syl	Cas+ti+lla la Vie+ja
	pron	<kas1ti$ya>, <la> <1bjA$xa>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Old Castile}.
casting	1.
	syl	cast+ing
	pron	<1ka:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or figure that has been cast, esp. in metal from a mould.
casting	2.
	syl	cast+ing
	pron	<1ka:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of transferring molten steel to a mould.
casting	3.
	syl	cast+ing
	pron	<1ka:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the choosing of actors for a pro?!duction.
casting	4.
	syl	cast+ing
	pron	<1ka:stiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	the act of directing a pack of hounds over ground where their quarry may recently have passed so that they can quest for, discover, or recapture its scent.
casting	5.
	syl	cast+ing
	pron	<1ka:stiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for { {cast} (sense 27)} or { {pellet} (sense 4)}.
casting vote	0.
	syl	cast+ing vote
	pos	n.
	def	the deciding vote used by the presiding officer of an assembly when votes cast on both sides are equal in number.
cast iron	1.
	syl	cast i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	iron containing so much carbon (1.7 to 4.5 per cent) that it cannot be wrought and must be cast into shape.
cast-iron	infl
	head	cast iron
	syl	cast-i:ron.
	pos	adj.
cast iron	2.
	syl	cast i:ron
	pos	adj.
	def	made of cast iron.
cast iron	3.
	syl	cast i:ron
	pos	adj.
	def	rigid, strong, or unyielding.
	exam	1	a cast-iron decision.
castle	ety	C11: from Latin castellum, diminutive of castrum fort
castle	1.
	syl	cas+tle
	pron	<1ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified building or set of buildings, usually permanently garrisoned, as in medieval Europe.
castle	2.
	syl	cas+tle
	pron	<1ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	any fortified place or structure.
castle	3.
	syl	cas+tle
	pron	<1ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a large magnificent house, esp. when the present or former home of a nobleman or prince.
castle	4.
	syl	cas+tle
	pron	<1ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the citadel and strongest part of the fortifications of a medieval town.
castle	5.
	syl	cas+tle
	pron	<1ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	another name for { {rook%2}}.
castle	6.
	syl	cas+tle
	pron	<1ka:sL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to move (the king) two squares laterally on the first rank and place the nearest rook on the square passed over by the king.
castled	1.
	syl	cas+tled
	pron	<1ka:sLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a castle in construction; castellated.
	exam	1	a castled mansion.
castled	2.
	syl	cas+tled
	pron	<1ka:sLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an area
	def	having many castles.
Castleford	0.
	syl	Cas+tle+ford
	pron	<1ka:sLf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire on the River Aire. Pop.: 38220 (1971).
castle in Spain	alt
	head	castle in the air
	or	castle in the air
	syl	cas+tle in Spain
	pos	n.
castle in the air	0.
	or	castle in Spain
	syl	cas+tle in the air
	pos	n.
	def	a hope or desire unlikely to be realized; daydream.
castle nut	0.
	syl	cas+tle nut
	pos	n.
	def	a hexagonal nut with six slots in the head, two of which take a locking pin to hold it firmly in position.
Viscount	infl
	head	Castlereagh
	syl	Vis:count.
	pos	n.
Castlereagh	0.
	syl	Cas:tle:reagh
	pron	<1ka:sL2rA>
	pos	n.
	def	title of Marquis of Londonderry. 1769-1822, British statesman: as foreign secretary (1812-22) led the Grand Alliance against Napoleon and attended the Congress of Vienna (1815).
cast-off	1.
	syl	cast-off
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	thrown away; abandoned.
	exam	1	cast-off shoes.
castoff	infl
	head	cast-off
	syl	cast+off.
	pos	n.
cast-off	2.
	syl	cast-off
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that has been discarded or abandoned.
cast-off	3.
	syl	cast-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an estimate of the amount of space that a piece of copy will occupy when printed in a particular size and style of type.
cast off	infl
	head	cast-off
	syl	cast off.
	pos	adv.
cast-off	4.
	syl	cast-off
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (mooring lines) that hold (a vessel) to a dock.
cast-off	5.
	syl	cast-off
	pos	vb.
	def	to knot (a row of stitches, esp. the final row) in finishing off knitted or woven material.
cast-off	6.
	syl	cast-off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to estimate the amount of space that will be taken up by (a book, piece of copy, etc.) when it is printed in a particular size and style of type.
cast on	0.
	syl	cast on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to form (the first row of stitches) in knitting and weaving.
castor	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek kast*_or beaver
castor	H1.1.
	syl	cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the brownish aromatic secretion of the anal glands of a beaver, used in perfumery and medicine.
castor	H1.2.
	syl	cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of the beaver.
castor	H1.3.
	syl	cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat made of beaver or similar fur.
castor	H1.4.
	syl	cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for { {beaver} %1 (sense 1)}.
castor	H2.1.
	syl	cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{caster} (senses 2, 3)}. {~}
castor	H2.2.
	syl	cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	good; fine.
Castor	1.
	syl	Cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second brightest star, Alpha Geminorum, in the constellation Gemini: a multiple star consisting of six components lying close to the star Pollux. Distance: 46 light years.
Castor	2.
	syl	Cas+tor
	pron	<1ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	See {Castor and Pollux}.
Castor and Pollux	0.
	syl	Cas:tor and Pol:lux
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the twin sons of Leda: Pollux was fathered by Zeus, Castor by the mortal Tyndareus. After Castor's death, Pollux spent half his days with his half-brother in Hades and half with the gods in Olympus.
castor bean	1.
	syl	cas+tor bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {castor-oil plant}.
castor bean	2.
	syl	cas+tor bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the seed of this plant.
castor oil	0.
	syl	cas+tor oil
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellow glutinous oil obtained from the seeds of the castor-oil plant and used as a fine lubricant and as a cathartic.
castor-oil plant	0.
	syl	cas:tor-oil plant
	pos	n.
	def	a tall euphorbiaceous Indian plant, cultivated in tropical regions for ornament and for its poisonous seeds, from which castor oil is extracted. Also called (U.S.): {castor bean}.
castrate	ety	C17: from Latin castr*_are to emasculate, geld
castrate	1.
	syl	cas+trate
	pron	<k@1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the testicles of; emasculate; geld.
castrate	2.
	syl	cas+trate
	pron	<k@1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of vigour, masculinity, etc.
castrate	3.
	syl	cas+trate
	pron	<k@1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the ovaries of; spay.
castrate	4.
	syl	cas+trate
	pron	<k@1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expurgate or censor a book, play, etc.
castration	sub
	head	castrate
	syl	cas+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
castrator	sub
	head	castrate
	syl	cas+1tra+tor
	pos	n.
castration complex	0.
	syl	cas+tra+tion com+plex
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	an unconscious fear of having one's genitals removed. It is an integral part of the Oedipus complex.
castrato	ety	C18: from Italian, from Latin castr*_atus castrated
ti	infl
	head	castrato
	or	castratos
	syl	+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
castratos	infl
	head	castrato
	or	ti
	syl	cas+tra+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
castrato	0.
	syl	cas+tra+to
	pron	<k@1stra:t*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 17th- and 18th-century opera, etc.
	def	a male singer whose testicles were removed before puberty, allowing the retention of a soprano or alto voice.
Castries	0.
	syl	Cas+tries
	pron	<k@s1trEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the West Indies, in the Windward Islands: capital of the British Associated State of St. Lucia. Pop.: 45000 (1970).
Fidel	infl
	head	Castro
	syl	Fi:del
	pron	<fi1dAl>
	pos	n.
Castro	0.
	syl	Cas:tro
	pron	<1k@str*u>
	pos	n.
	def	full name born 1927, Cuban statesman: prime minister since 1959, when he led the Communist overthrow of Batista. &- {#!Cas+tro+ism} &- {#!Cas+tro+ist}
Kastrop-Rauxel	alt
	head	Castrop-Rauxel
	or	Castrop-Rauxel
	syl	Ka:strop-Rau:xel
	pron	German <1kastrcp> <1rauksL>
	pos	n.
Castrop-Rauxel	0.
	or	Kastrop-Rauxel
	syl	Ca:strop-Rau:xel
	pron	German <1kastrcp> <1rauksL>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 83900 (1970).
cast steel	0.
	syl	cast steel
	pos	n.
	def	steel containing varying amounts of carbon, manganese, phosphorus, silicon, and sulphur that is cast into shape rather than wrought.
casual	ety	C14: from Late Latin c*_asu*_alis happening by chance, from Latin c*_asus event, from cadere to fall; see #7case %1
casual	1.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening by accident or chance.
	exam	1	a casual meeting.
casual	2.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	offhand; not premeditated.
	exam	1	a casual remark.
casual	3.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	shallow or superficial.
	exam	1	a casual affair.
casual	4.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or seeming unconcerned or apathetic.
	exam	1	he assumed a casual attitude.
casual	5.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of dress
	def	for informal wear.
	exam	1	a casual coat.
casual	6.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occasional or irregular; part-time.
	exam	1	casual visits;
	exam	2	a casual labourer.
casual	7.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an informal article of clothing or footwear.
casual	8.
	syl	cas+u:al
	pron	<1k@Zju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a part-time or occasional worker.
casually	sub
	head	casual
	syl	cas:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
casualness	sub
	head	casual
	syl	cas:u+al+ness
	pos	n.
casualties	infl
	head	casualty
	syl	cas:u+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
casualty	1.
	syl	cas:u+al+ty
	pron	<1k@Zju*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	a serviceman who is killed, wounded, captured, or missing as a result of enemy action.
casualty	2.
	syl	cas:u+al+ty
	pron	<1k@Zju*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is injured or killed in an accident.
casualty	3.
	syl	cas:u+al+ty
	pron	<1k@Zju*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is lost, damaged, or destroyed as the result of an accident, etc.
casuarina	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Malay k*vesuari #7casso?!wary, referring to the resemblance of the branches to the feathers of the cassowary
casuarina	0.
	syl	cas:u:a+ri+na
	pron	<2k@sju*1rIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the genus of@T Australia @T and@T the@T East@T Indies,@T having@T jointed@T leafless branches: family See also {beefwood, she-oak}.
casuist	ety	C17: from French casuiste, from Spanish casuista, from Latin c*_asus #7case %1 &- @!cas@.u+#!is+tic or @!cas@.u+#!is+ti+cal adj. &- @!cas@.u+#!is+ti+cal+ly adv.
casuist	1.
	syl	cas:u+ist
	pron	<1k@zjuist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a theologian, who attempts to resolve moral dilemmas by the application of general rules.
casuist	2.
	syl	cas:u+ist
	pron	<1k@zjuist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is oversubtle in his analysis of fine distinctions; sophist.
casuistries	infl
	head	casuistry
	syl	cas:u+ist+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
casuistry	1.
	syl	cas:u+ist+ry
	pron	<1k@zjuistri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the application of general ethical principles to particular moral problems, esp. where conflicting obligations arise.
casuistry	2.
	syl	cas:u+ist+ry
	pron	<1k@zjuistri>
	pos	n.
	def	reasoning that is specious, misleading, or oversubtle.
casus belli	ety	literally: occasion of war
casus belli	1.
	syl	ca+sus bel+li
	pron	Latin. <1ka:sus> <1belE>, <1ka:sus> <1belE>, <1ka:sus> <1belE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an event or act used to justify a war.
casus belli	2.
	syl	ca+sus bel+li
	pron	Latin. <1ka:sus> <1belE>, <1ka:sus> <1belE>, <1ka:sus> <1belE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the immediate cause of a quarrel.
cat	ety	Old English catte, from Latin cattus; related to Old Norse k*"ottr, Old High German kazza, Old French chat, Russian kot 
cat	H1.1.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {domestic cat}. a small domesticated feline mammal, (or having thick soft fur and occurring in many breeds in which the colour of the fur varies greatly: kept as a pet or to catch rats and mice.
cat	H1.2.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {big cat}. any of the larger felines, such as a lion or tiger. $D. any wild feline mammal of the genus such as the lynx or serval, resembling the domestic cat.
cat	H1.3.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman who gossips maliciously.
cat	H1.4.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a man; guy.
cat	H1.5.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a heavy tackle for hoisting an anchor to the cathead.
cat	H1.6.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sharp-ended piece of wood used in the game of tipcat.
cat	H1.7.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {catboat}.
cat	H1.8.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {caterpillar} (the vehicle).
cat	H1.9.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cat-o'-nine-tails}.
fight like Kilkenny cats	10.
	head	cat
	syl	fight like Kilkenny cats.
	def	to fight until both parties are destroyed.
let the cat out of the bag	11.
	head	cat
	syl	let the cat out of the bag.
	def	to disclose a secret, often by mistake.
like a cat on a hot tin roof	12.
	head	cat
	or	on hot bricks
	syl	like a cat on a hot tin roof
	def	in an uneasy or agitated state.
like cat and dog	13.
	head	cat
	syl	like cat and dog.
	def	quarrelling savagely.
look like something the cat brought in	14.
	head	cat
	syl	look like something the cat brought in.
	def	to appear dishevelled or bedraggled.
not a cat in hell's chance	15.
	head	cat
	syl	not a cat in hell's chance.
	def	no chance at all.
not have room to swing a cat	16.
	head	cat
	syl	not have room to swing a cat.
	def	to have very little space.
set	infl
	head	cat
	syl	set
etc	infl
	head	cat
	syl	etc.
the cat among the pigeons	infl
	head	cat
	syl	the cat among the pigeons.
put	17.
	head	cat
	syl	put
	def	to introduce some violently disturbing new element.
play cat and mouse	18.
	head	cat
	syl	play cat and mouse.
	def	to play with a person or animal in a cruel or teasing way, esp. before a final act of cruelty or unkindness.
rain cats and dogs	19.
	head	cat
	syl	rain cats and dogs.
	def	to rain very heavily.
cats	infl
	head	cat
	syl	cats
	pos	vb.
catting	infl
	head	cat
	syl	cat+ting
	pos	vb.
catted	infl
	head	cat
	syl	cat+ted.
	pos	vb.
cat	H1.20.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flog with a cat-o'-nine-tails.
cat	H1.21.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to hoist (an anchor) to the cathead.
cat	H1.22.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a slang word for {vomit}.
catlike	sub
	head	cat
	syl	cat+2like
	pos	adj.
cattish	sub
	head	cat
	syl	cat+tish
	pos	adj.
cat	H2.0.
	syl	cat
	pron	<k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for { {catamaran} (sense 1)}.
CAT	0.
	syl	C.A.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	College of Advanced Tech?!nology.
cat	1.
	syl	cat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	catalogue.
cat	2.
	syl	cat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	catamaran.
cat	3.
	syl	cat.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Ecclesiast.
	def	catechism.
cata-	ety	from Greek kata-, from kata. In compound words borrowed from Greek, kata- means: down (catabolism) , away, off (catalectic) , against (category) , accord?!ing to (catholic) , and thoroughly (catalogue) 
kata-	infl
	head	cata-
	syl	kat:a-
cata-	1.
	syl	cat:a-
	usage	before an aspirate
	def	down; downwards; lower in position.
	exam	1	catadromous;
	exam	2	cataphyll.
cata-	2.
	syl	cat:a-
	usage	before an aspirate
	def	indicating reversal, opposition, degeneration, etc..
	exam	1	cataplasia;
	exam	2	catatonia.
catabases	infl
	head	catabasis
	syl	ca+tab:a+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catabasis	1.
	syl	ca+tab:a+sis
	pron	<k*1t@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a descent or downward movement.
catabasis	2.
	syl	ca+tab:a+sis
	pron	<k*1t@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the decline of a disease.
catabatic	sub
	head	catabasis
	syl	cat:a+bat+ic
	pron	<2k@ti1b@tik>
	pos	adj.
catabolism	ety	C19 katabolism, from Greek katabol*_e a throwing down, from kataballein, from kata- down+ ballein to throw
katabolism	alt
	head	catabolism
	or	catabolism
	syl	ka+tab:o+lism
	pron	<k*1t@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
catabolism	0.
	or	katabolism
	syl	ca+tab:o+lism
	pron	<k*1t@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metabolic process in which complex molecules are broken down into simple ones with the release of energy; destructive metabolism. Compare {anabolism}.
catabolic	sub
	head	catabolism
	or	katabolic
	syl	cat:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2k@t*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
katabolic	sub
	head	catabolism
	or	catabolic
	syl	kat:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2k@t*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
catabolically	sub
	head	catabolism
	or	katabolically
	syl	cat:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
katabolically	sub
	head	catabolism
	or	catabolically
	syl	kat:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
catabolite	0.
	syl	ca+tab:o+lite
	pron	<k*1t@b*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance produced as a result of catabolism.
catacaustic	1.
	syl	cat:a+caus+tic
	pron	<2k@t*1kc:stik>, <-1kos->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	usage	of a caustic curve or surface
	def	formed by reflected light rays. Compare {diacaustic}.
catacaustic	2.
	syl	cat:a+caus+tic
	pron	<2k@t*1kc:stik>, <-1kos->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a catacaustic curve or surface.
catachresis	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek kata?!khr*_esis a misusing, from katakhr*_esthai, from khr*_esthai to use
catachresis	0.
	syl	cat:a+chre+sis
	pron	<2k@t*1krEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the incorrect use of words, as for
catachrestic	sub
	head	catachresis
	or	catachrestical
	syl	cat:a+chres+tic
	pron	<2k@t*1krestik>
	pos	adj.
catachrestical	sub
	head	catachresis
	or	catachrestic
	syl	cat:a+1chres+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
catachrestically	sub
	head	catachresis
	syl	cat:a+1chres+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cataclasis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek, from #7cata+ klasis a breaking &- cat@.a+clas+tic (@!k@at$$#!kl@ast$Ik) adj.
cataclases	infl
	head	cataclasis
	syl	cat:a+cla+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cataclasis	0.
	syl	cat:a+cla+sis
	pron	<2k@t*1klAsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the deformation of rocks by crushing and shearing.
cataclinal	0.
	syl	cat:a+cli+nal
	pron	<2k@t*1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of streams, valleys, etc.
	def	running in the direction of the dip of the surrounding rock strata.
cataclysm	ety	C17: via French from Latin, from Greek kataklusmos deluge, from katakluzein to flood, from kluzein to wash
cataclysm	1.
	syl	cat:a+clysm
	pron	<1k@t*2kliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent upheaval, esp. of a political, military, or social nature.
cataclysm	2.
	syl	cat:a+clysm
	pron	<1k@t*2kliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a disastrous flood; deluge.
cataclysm	3.
	syl	cat:a+clysm
	pron	<1k@t*2kliz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another name for { {catastrophe} (sense 4)}.
cataclysmic	sub
	head	cataclysm
	or	cataclysmal
	syl	cat:a+1clys+mic
	pos	adj.
cataclysmal	sub
	head	cataclysm
	or	cataclysmic
	syl	cat:a+1clys+mal
	pos	adj.
cataclysmically	sub
	head	cataclysm
	syl	cat:a+1clys+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
catacomb	ety	Old English catacumbe, from Late Latin catacumbas (singular), name of the cemetery under the Basilica of St. Sebastian, near Rome; origin unknown
catacomb	1.
	syl	cat:a+comb
	pron	<1k@t*2k*um>, <-2ku:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an underground burial place, esp. the galleries at Rome, consisting of tunnels with vaults or niches leading off them for tombs.
catacomb	2.
	syl	cat:a+comb
	pron	<1k@t*2k*um>, <-2ku:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of underground tunnels or caves.
catadromous	ety	C19: from Greek katadromos, from kata- down+ dromos, from dremein to run
catadromous	0.
	syl	ca+tad+ro+mous
	pron	<k*1t@dr*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fishes such as the eel
	def	migrating down rivers to the sea in order to breed. Compare {anadromous}.
catafalque	ety	C17: from French, from Italian catafalco, of uncertain origin; compare #7scaffold 
catafalque	0.
	syl	cat:a+falque
	pron	<1k@t*2f@lk>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary raised platform on which a body lies in state before or during a funeral.
Catalan	1.
	syl	Cat:a+lan
	pron	<1k@t*2l@n>, <-l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Catalonia, quite closely related to Spanish and Proven*,cal, belonging to the Romance group of the Indo-European family.
Catalan	2.
	syl	Cat:a+lan
	pron	<1k@t*2l@n>, <-l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Catalonia.
Catalan	3.
	syl	Cat:a+lan
	pron	<1k@t*2l@n>, <-l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of Catalonia, its inhabitants, or their language.
catalase	ety	C20: from #7catalysis+ -#7ase 
catalase	0.
	syl	cat:a+lase
	pron	<1k@t*2lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an iron-containing enzyme that catalyses the decomposition of peroxides, esp. hydrogen peroxide, to oxygen and water.
catalectic	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek katal*_ektikos incomplete, from katal*_egein, from kata- off+ l*_egein to stop
catalectic	0.
	syl	cat:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2k@t*1lektik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. of a line of verse
	def	having an incomplete final foot.
catalepsy	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin catal*_epsia, variant of Late Latin catal*_epsis, from Greek katal*_epsis, literally: a seizing, from katalambanein to hold down, from kata- down+ lambanein to grasp
catalepsy	0.
	syl	cat:a+lep+sy
	pron	<1k@t*2lepsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a disturbance of consciousness, occurring esp. in schizophrenia, characterized by prolonged maintenance of rigid postures.
cataleptic	sub
	head	catalepsy
	syl	cat:a+1lep+tic
	pos	adj.
Catalina Island	0.
	syl	Cat:a+li+na Is+land
	pron	<2k@t*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Santa Catalina}.
cataloes	infl
	head	catalo
	or	catalos
	syl	cat:a+loes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catalos	infl
	head	catalo
	or	cataloes
	syl	cat:a+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catalo	0.
	syl	cat:a+lo
	pron	<1k@t*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cattalo}.
catalogue	ety	C15: from Late Latin catalogus, from Greek katalogos, from katalegein to list, from kata- completely+ legein to collect
catalog	alt
	head	catalogue
	or	catalogue
	syl	cat:a+log
	pron	<1k@t*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
catalogue	1.
	or	catalog
	syl	cat:a+logue
	pron	<1k@t*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete, usually alphabetical list of items, often with notes giving details.
catalogue	2.
	or	catalog
	syl	cat:a+logue
	pron	<1k@t*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of all the books or resources of a library.
catalogue	3.
	or	catalog
	syl	cat:a+logue
	pron	<1k@t*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a list of courses offered by a university, etc. {~}
catalogue	4.
	or	catalog
	syl	cat:a+logue
	pron	<1k@t*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	to compile a catalogue of (a library, etc.).
catalogue	5.
	or	catalog
	syl	cat:a+logue
	pron	<1k@t*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	to add (books, items, etc.) to an existing catalogue.
cataloguer	sub
	head	catalogue
	or	cataloguist
	syl	cat:a+2logu+er
	pos	n.
cataloguist	sub
	head	catalogue
	or	cataloguer
	syl	cat:a+2logu+ist
	pos	n.
catalogue raisonn'e	0.
	syl	cat:a+logue rai+son:n*'e
	pron	French <katalcg> <rezc1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a descriptive catalogue, esp. one covering works of art in an exhibition or collection.
Catalonia	0.
	syl	Cat:a+lo+ni:a
	pron	<2k@t*1l*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Spain, with a strong separatist tradition: an important agricultural and industrial region, with many resorts. Pop.: 5122567 (1970). Area: 31929 sq. km (12328 sq. miles). Catalan name: {Ca+ta+lu+ny@.a} (@!kat$$#!lu$:n$I$$). Spanish name: {Ca+ta+lu+?~na} (@!kata?!#!lu$ja).
catalpa	ety	C18: New Latin, from Carolina Creek kutuhlpa, literally: winged head, referring to the appearance of the flowers
catalpa	0.
	syl	ca+tal+pa
	pron	<k*1t@lp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bignoniaceous tree of the genus of North America and Asia, having large leaves, bell-shaped whitish flowers, and long slender pods.
catalyze	alt
	head	catalyse
	or	catalyse
	syl	cat:a+lyze
	pron	<1k@t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
catalyse	0.
	or	catalyze
	syl	cat:a+lyse
	pron	<1k@t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence (a chemical reaction) by catalysis.
catalyser	sub
	head	catalyse
	or	catalyzer
	syl	cat:a+2lys+er
	pos	n.
catalyzer	sub
	head	catalyse
	or	catalyser
	syl	cat:a+2lyz+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
catalysis	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek katalusis, from kataluein to dissolve &- cat@.a+lyt+ic (@!k@at$$#!l$It$Ik) adj.
catalyses	infl
	head	catalysis
	syl	ca+tal:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catalysis	0.
	syl	ca+tal:y+sis
	pron	<k*1t@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	acceleration of a chemical reaction by the action of a catalyst.
catalytically	sub
	head	catalysis
	syl	cat:a+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
catalyst	1.
	syl	cat:a+lyst
	pron	<1k@t*2list>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself suffering any permanent chemical change. Compare { {inhibitor} (sense 1)}.
catalyst	2.
	syl	cat:a+lyst
	pron	<1k@t*2list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes a change.
catalytic cracker	0.
	syl	cat:a+lyt+ic crack+er
	pos	n.
	def	a unit in an oil refinery in which mineral oils with high boiling points are converted to fuels with lower boiling points by a catalytic process. Often shortened to {cat cracker}.
catamaran	ety	C17: from Tamil kattumaram tied timber
catamaran	1.
	syl	cat:a+ma+ran
	pron	<2k@t*m*1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with twin hulls held parallel by a rigid framework.
catamaran	2.
	syl	cat:a+ma+ran
	pron	<2k@t*m*1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive raft made of logs lashed together.
catamaran	3.
	syl	cat:a+ma+ran
	pron	<2k@t*m*1r@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quarrelsome woman.
catamenia	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek katam*_enia menses
catamenia	0.
	syl	cat:a+me:ni:a
	pron	<2k@t*1mEni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {menses}.
catamenial	sub
	head	catamenia
	syl	cat:a+1me:ni:al
	pos	adj.
catamite	ety	C16: from Latin Catam*_itus, variant of Ganym*_ed*_es G#7anymede 
catamite	0.
	syl	cat:a+mite
	pron	<1k@t*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy kept for homosexual purposes.
catamount	ety	C17: short for cat of the mountain 
catamountain	alt
	head	catamount
	or	catamount
	syl	cat:a+moun+tain
	pos	n.
catamount	0.
	or	catamountain
	syl	cat:a+mount
	pron	<1k@t*2maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various medium-sized felines, such as the puma or lynx.
Catania	0.
	syl	Ca+ta+nia
	pron	Italian <ka1ta:nja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Sicily, near Mount Etna. Pop.: 398642 (1975 est.).
Catanzaro	0.
	syl	Ca+tan+za+ro
	pron	Italian <2katan1dza:ro>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Italy, in Calabria. Pop.: 85316 (1971).
cataphoresis	0.
	syl	cat:a+pho+re:sis
	pron	<2k@t*f*1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electrophoresis}.
cataphoretic	sub
	head	cataphoresis
	syl	cat:a+pho+ret+ic
	pron	<2k@t*f*1retik>
	pos	adj.
cataphoretically	sub
	head	cataphoresis
	syl	cat:a+pho+1ret:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cataphyll	0.
	syl	cat:a+phyll
	pron	<1k@t*2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a simplified form of plant leaf, such as a scale leaf or cotyledon.
cataplasia	0.
	syl	cat:a+pla+si:a
	pron	<2k@t*1plAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the degeneration of cells and tissues to a less highly developed form.
cataplastic	sub
	head	cataplasia
	syl	cat:a+plas+tic
	pron	<2k@t*1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
cataplasm	ety	C16: from Latin cataplasma, from Greek, from kataplassein to cover with a plaster, from plassein to shape
cataplasm	0.
	syl	cat:a+plasm
	pron	<1k@t*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {poultice}.
cataplexy	ety	C19: from Greek katapl*_exis amazement, from kata?!pl*_essein to strike down (with amazement), confound, from kata- down+ pl*_essein to strike #!cat@.a+@!plec+tic adj.
cataplexy	1.
	syl	cat:a+plex:y
	pron	<1k@t*2pleksi>
	pos	n.
	def	sudden temporary paralysis, brought on by intense emotion, etc.
cataplexy	2.
	syl	cat:a+plex:y
	pron	<1k@t*2pleksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of complete absence of movement assumed by animals while shamming death.
catapult	ety	C16: from Latin catapulta, from Greek katapelt*_es, from kata- down+ pallein to hurl
catapult	1.
	syl	cat:a+pult
	pron	<1k@t*2p^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a Y-shaped implement with a loop of elastic fastened to the ends of the two prongs, used mainly by children for shooting small stones, etc. U.S. name: {slingshot}.
catapult	2.
	syl	cat:a+pult
	pron	<1k@t*2p^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy war engine used formerly for hurling stones, etc.
catapult	3.
	syl	cat:a+pult
	pron	<1k@t*2p^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a device installed in warships to launch aircraft.
catapult	4.
	syl	cat:a+pult
	pron	<1k@t*2p^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shoot forth from or as if from a catapult.
catapult	5.
	syl	cat:a+pult
	pron	<1k@t*2p^lt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by over, into, etc.
	def	to move precipitately.
	exam	1	she was catapulted to stardom overnight.
cataract	ety	C15: from Latin catarracta, from Greek katarrhakt*_es, from katarassein to dash down, from arassein to strike
cataract	1.
	syl	cat:a+ract
	pron	<1k@t*2r@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large waterfall or rapids.
cataract	2.
	syl	cat:a+ract
	pron	<1k@t*2r@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a deluge; downpour.
cataract	3.a.
	syl	cat:a+ract
	pron	<1k@t*2r@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	partial or total opacity of the crystalline lens of the eye.
cataract	3.b.
	syl	cat:a+ract
	pron	<1k@t*2r@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the opaque area.
catarrh	ety	C16: via French from Late Latin catarrhus, from Greek katarrous, from katarrhein to flow down, from kata- down+ rhein to flow
catarrh	0.
	syl	ca+tarrh
	pron	<k*1ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a mucous membrane with increased production of mucus, esp. affecting the nose and throat in the common cold.
catarrhal	sub
	head	catarrh
	or	catarrhous
	syl	ca+1tarrh+al
	pos	adj.
catarrhous	sub
	head	catarrh
	or	catarrhal
	syl	ca+1tarrh+ous
	pos	adj.
catarrhine	ety	C19: from New Latin Catarrhina (for sense 1), all ultimately from Greek katarrhin having a hooked nose, from kata- down+ rhis nose
catarrhine	1.
	syl	cat+arrh+ine
	pron	<1k@t*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of apes and Old World monkeys
	def	having the nostrils set close together and opening to the front of the face.
catarrhine	2.
	syl	cat+arrh+ine
	pron	<1k@t*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {leptorrhine}. (of humans) having a thin or narrow nose.
catarrhine	3.
	syl	cat+arrh+ine
	pron	<1k@t*2rIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or person with this characteristic.
catarrhine	xref
	syl	cat+arrh+ine
	pron	<1k@t*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {platyrrhine}.
catastrophe	ety	C16: from Greek katastroph*_e,@T from katastrephein to overturn,@T from strephein to turn
catastrophe	1.
	syl	ca+tas+tro+phe
	pron	<k*1t@str*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden, extensive, or notable disaster or misfortune.
catastrophe	2.
	syl	ca+tas+tro+phe
	pron	<k*1t@str*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the d*'enouement of a play, esp. a classical tragedy.
catastrophe	3.
	syl	ca+tas+tro+phe
	pron	<k*1t@str*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a final decisive event, usually causing a disastrous end.
catastrophe	4.
	syl	ca+tas+tro+phe
	pron	<k*1t@str*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden and violent change in the earth's surface caused by flooding, earthquake, or some other process. Also called: {cataclysm}.
catastrophic	sub
	head	catastrophe
	syl	cat:a+stroph+ic
	pron	<2k@t*1strofik>
	pos	adj.
catastrophically	sub
	head	catastrophe
	syl	cat:a+1stroph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
catastrophism	0.
	syl	ca+tas+tro+phism
	pron	<k*1t@str*2fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that explains major changes in fossils, rock strata, etc., in terms of sudden violent catastrophes rather than gradual evolutionary processes.
catastrophist	sub
	head	catastrophism
	syl	ca+1tas+tro+phist
	pos	n.
catatonia	ety	C20: New Latin, from German Katatonie, from #7cata -#7+ -#7tonia 
catatonia	0.
	syl	cat:a+to+ni:a
	pron	<2k@t*1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of schizophrenia characterized by muscular rigidity and stupor, with outbreaks of excitement.
catatonic	sub
	head	catatonia
	syl	cat:a+ton+ic
	pron	<2k@t*1tonik>
	pos	adj. n.
Catawba	infl
	or	Catawbas
	syl	Ca+taw+ba
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Catawbas	infl
	head	Catawba
	or	Catawba
	syl	Ca+taw+bas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Catawba	1.
	syl	Ca+taw+ba
	pron	<k*1tc:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people, formerly of South Carolina, now almost extinct.
Catawba	2.
	syl	Ca+taw+ba
	pron	<k*1tc:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	their language, belonging to the Siouan family.
Catawba	3.
	syl	Ca+taw+ba
	pron	<k*1tc:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of red North American grape, widely grown in the eastern U.S.
Catawba	4.
	syl	Ca+taw+ba
	pron	<k*1tc:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wine made from these grapes.
catbird	1.
	syl	cat+bird
	pron	<1k@t2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American songbirds of the family (mockingbirds), esp. whose call resembles the mewing of a cat.
catbird	2.
	syl	cat+bird
	pron	<1k@t2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian bowerbirds of the genera and having a catlike call.
catboat	0.
	syl	cat+boat
	pron	<1k@t2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with a single mast, set well forward and often unstayed, and a large sail, usually rigged with a gaff. Shortened form: {cat}.
cat brier	0.
	syl	cat bri+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {greenbrier}.
cat burglar	0.
	syl	cat bur+glar
	pos	n.
	def	a burglar who enters buildings by climbing through upper windows, skylights, etc.
catcall	1.
	syl	cat+call
	pron	<1k@t2kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill whistle or cry expressing disapproval, as at a public meeting, etc.
catcall	2.
	syl	cat+call
	pron	<1k@t2kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter such a call (at); deride with catcalls.
catcaller	sub
	head	catcall
	syl	cat+2call+er
	pos	n.
catch	ety	C13 cacchen to pursue, from Old Northern French cachier, from Latin capt*_are to snatch, from capere to seize
catches	infl
	head	catch
	syl	catch:es
	pos	vb.
catching	infl
	head	catch
	syl	catch+ing
	pos	vb.
caught	infl
	head	catch
	syl	caught.
	pos	vb.
catch	1.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take hold of so as to retain or restrain.
	exam	1	he caught the ball.
catch	2.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take, seize, or capture, esp. after pursuit.
catch	3.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ensnare or deceive, as by trickery.
catch	4.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surprise or detect in an act.
	exam	1	he caught the dog rifling the larder.
catch	5.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach with a blow.
	exam	1	the stone caught him on the side of the head.
catch	6.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overtake or reach in time to board.
	exam	1	if we hurry we should catch the next bus.
catch	7.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to see or hear; attend.
	exam	1	I didn't catch the Ibsen play.
catch	8.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be infected with.
	exam	1	to catch a cold.
catch	9.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hook or entangle or become hooked or entangled.
	exam	1	her dress caught on a nail.
catch	10.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten or be fastened with or as if with a latch or other device.
catch	11.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract or arrest.
	exam	1	she tried to catch his eye.
catch	12.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comprehend.
	exam	1	I didn't catch his meaning.
catch	13.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hear accurately.
	exam	1	I didn't catch what you said.
catch	14.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to captivate or charm.
catch	15.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive and reproduce accurately.
	exam	1	the painter managed to catch his model's beauty.
catch	16.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold back or restrain.
	exam	1	he caught his breath in surprise.
catch	17.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become alight.
	exam	1	the fire won't catch.
catch	18.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to dismiss (a batsman) by intercepting and holding a ball struck by him before it touches the ground.
catch	19.a.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grasp or attempt to grasp.
catch	19.b.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take advantage (of), esp. eagerly.
	exam	1	he caught at the chance.
catch	20.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	used passively
	def	to make pregnant.
catch it	21.
	head	catch
	syl	catch it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be scolded or reprimanded.
catch	22.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of catching or grasping.
catch	23.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that catches and fastens, such as a latch.
catch	24.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is caught, esp. something worth catching.
catch	25.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or number caught.
catch	26.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person regarded as an eligible matrimonial prospect.
catch	27.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a check or break in the voice.
catch	28.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in a mechanism.
catch	29.a.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a concealed, unexpected, or unforeseen drawback or handicap.
catch	29.b.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a catch question.
catch	30.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which a ball is thrown from one player to another.
catch	31.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the catching of a ball struck by a batsman before it touches the ground, resulting in him being out.
catch	32.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of round popular in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, having a humorous text that is often indecent or bawdy and hard to articulate. See { {round} (sense 30)}, { {canon%1} (sense 7)}.
catch	33.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {bell sheep}.
catch	34.
	syl	catch
	pron	<k@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fragment. {~} See also {catch on, catch out, catch up}.
catchable	sub
	head	catch
	syl	catch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
catch-all	0.a.
	syl	catch-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	something designed to cover a variety of situations or possibilities.
catch-all	0.b.
	syl	catch-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a catchall clause.
catch-as-catch-can	1.
	syl	catch-as-catch-can
	pos	n.
	def	a style of wrestling in which trips, holds below the waist, etc., are allowed.
catch-as-catch-can	2.
	syl	catch-as-catch-can
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	using any method or opportunity that comes to hand.
catch basin	0.
	syl	catch ba+sin
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {catch pit}.
catch crop	0.
	syl	catch crop
	pos	n.
	def	a quick-growing crop planted between two regular crops grown in consecutive seasons, or between two rows of regular crops in the same season.
catcher	1.
	syl	catch+er
	pron	<1k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that catches, esp. in a game or sport.
catcher	2.
	syl	catch+er
	pron	<1k@C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a fielder who stands behind home plate and catches pitched balls not hit by the batter.
catchflies	infl
	head	catchfly
	syl	catch+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catchfly	0.
	syl	catch+fly
	pron	<1k@C2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several caryophyllaceous plants of the genus that have sticky calyxes and stems on which insects are sometimes trapped.
catching	1.
	syl	catch+ing
	pron	<1k@CiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	infectious.
catching	2.
	syl	catch+ing
	pron	<1k@CiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractive; captivating.
catchment	1.
	syl	catch+ment
	pron	<1k@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of catching or collecting water.
catchment	2.
	syl	catch+ment
	pron	<1k@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in which water is collected.
catchment	3.
	syl	catch+ment
	pron	<1k@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the water so collected.
catchment	4.
	syl	catch+ment
	pron	<1k@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the intake of a school from one catchment area.
catchment area	1.
	syl	catch+ment ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	the area of land bounded by watersheds draining into a river, basin, or reservoir. Also called: {catchment basin, drainage area, drainage basin}.
catchment area	2.
	syl	catch+ment ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	the area from which people are allocated to a particular school, hospital, etc.
catch on	1.
	syl	catch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become popular or fashionable.
catch on	2.
	syl	catch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to grasp mentally; understand.
catch out	0.
	syl	catch out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to trap (a person), esp. in an error or doing something reprehensible.
catchpenny	1.
	syl	catch+pen:ny
	pron	<1k@C2peni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	designed to have instant appeal, esp. in order to sell quickly and easily without regard for quality.
	exam	1	catchpenny ornaments.
catchpennies	infl
	head	catchpenny
	syl	catch+pen:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catchpenny	2.
	syl	catch+pen:ny
	pron	<1k@C2peni>
	pos	n.
	def	an item or commodity that is cheap and showy.
catch phrase	0.
	syl	catch phrase
	pos	n.
	def	a well-known frequently used phrase, esp. one associated with a particular group, etc.
catch pit	0.
	syl	catch pit
	pos	n.
	def	a pit in a drainage system in which matter is collected that might otherwise block a sewer. U.S. name: {catch basin}.
catch points	0.
	syl	catch points
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	railway points designed to derail a train in order to prevent its running onto a main line accidentally.
catchpole	ety	Old English c@acepol, from Medieval Latin cacepollus tax-gatherer, literally: chicken-chaser, from cace- #7catch+ pollus (from Latin pullus chick)
catchpoll	alt
	head	catchpole
	or	catchpole
	syl	catch+poll
	pron	<1k@C2p*ul>
	pos	n.
catchpole	0.
	or	catchpoll
	syl	catch+pole
	pron	<1k@C2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a sheriff's officer who arrested debtors.
catch-	ety	C20: from the title of a novel (1961) by J. Heller
catch-	0.
	syl	catch-22
	pos	n.
	def	a situation characterized by obstacles that defeat all attempts of the victim to escape from it.
catch up	1.
	syl	catch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize and take up (something) quickly.
catch up	2.
	syl	catch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to reach or pass (someone or something), after following.
	exam	1	he soon caught him up.
catch up	3.
	syl	catch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or with
	def	to make up for lost ground or deal with a backlog (in some specified task or activity).
catch up	4.
	syl	catch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to absorb or involve.
	exam	1	she was caught up in her reading.
catch up	5.
	syl	catch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise by or as if by fastening.
	exam	1	the hem of her dress was caught up with ribbons.
catchup	0.
	syl	catch+up
	pron	<1k@C*p>, <1keC->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {ketchup}.
catchweight	0.
	syl	catch+weight
	pron	<1k@C2wAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	of or relating to a contest in which normal weight categories have been waived by agreement.
catchword	1.
	syl	catch+word
	pron	<1k@C2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase made temporarily popular, esp. by a political campaign; slogan.
catchword	2.
	syl	catch+word
	pron	<1k@C2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a word printed as a running head in a reference book.
catchword	3.
	syl	catch+word
	pron	<1k@C2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	an actor's cue to speak or enter.
catchword	4.
	syl	catch+word
	pron	<1k@C2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the first word of a printed or typewritten page repeated at the bottom of the page preceding.
catchier	infl
	head	catchy
	syl	catch:i+er
	pos	adj.
catchiest	infl
	head	catchy
	syl	catch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
catchy	1.
	syl	catch:y
	pron	<1k@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tune, etc.
	def	pleasant and easily remembered or imitated.
catchy	2.
	syl	catch:y
	pron	<1k@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	tricky or deceptive.
	exam	1	a catchy question.
catchy	3.
	syl	catch:y
	pron	<1k@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular.
	exam	1	a catchy breeze.
catchiness	sub
	head	catchy
	syl	catch:i+ness
	pos	n.
cat cracker	0.
	syl	cat crack+er
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {catalytic cracker}.
catechetic	alt
	head	catechetical
	or	catechetical
	syl	cat+e:chet+ic
	pos	adj.
catechetical	0.
	or	catechetic
	syl	cat:e+chet:i+cal
	pron	<2k@ti1ketikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to teaching by question and answer.
catechetically	sub
	head	catechetical
	syl	cat+e:1chet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
catechin	ety	C19: from #7catechu+ -#7in 
catechin	0.
	syl	cat+e:chin
	pron	<1k@t*kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble yellow solid substance found in catechu and mahogany wood and used in tanning and dyeing. Formula: C\1\5H\1\4O\6.
catechism	ety	C16: from Late Latin cat*_echismus, ultimately from Greek kat*_ekhizein to #7catechize 
catechism	1.
	syl	cat+e:chism
	pron	<1k@ti2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	instruction by a series of questions and answers, esp. a book containing such instruction on the religious doctrine of a Christian Church.
catechism	2.
	syl	cat+e:chism
	pron	<1k@ti2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	rigorous and persistent questioning, as in a test or interview.
catechismal	sub
	head	catechism
	syl	cat+e:1chis+mal
	pos	adj.
catechize	ety	C15: from Late Latin cat*_echiz*_are, from Greek kat*_ekhizein, from kat*_ekhein to instruct orally, literally: to shout down, from kata- down+ *_ekhein to sound &- #!cat+e@.chist, #!cat@.e+@!chiz+er or #!cat@.e+@!chis+er n. &- @!cat+e@.#!chis+tic or @!cat+e@.#!chis+ti+cal adj. &- @!cat+e@.#!chis+ti+cal+ly adv. &- @!cat+e@.chi+#!za+tion or @!cat+e@.chi+#!sa+tion n.
catechise	alt
	head	catechize
	or	catechize
	syl	cat+e:chise
	pron	<1k@ti2kIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
catechize	1.
	or	catechise
	syl	cat+e:chize
	pron	<1k@ti2kIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to teach or examine by means of questions and answers.
catechize	2.
	or	catechise
	syl	cat+e:chize
	pron	<1k@ti2kIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	to give oral instruction in Christianity, esp. by using a catechism.
catechize	3.
	or	catechise
	syl	cat+e:chize
	pron	<1k@ti2kIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put questions to (someone).
catechol	ety	C20: from #7catechu+ -#7ol %1
catechol	0.
	syl	cat+e:chol
	pron	<1k@ti2Col>, <-2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline phenol found in resins and lignins; 1, 2-dihydroxybenzene. It is used as a photographic developer. Formula: C\6H\4(OH)\2. Also called: {pyrocatechol}.
catecholamine	ety	C20: from #7catechu+ -#7ol %1#7+amine 
catecholamine	0.
	syl	cat+e:chol:a+mine
	pron	<2k@t*1kol*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of catechol derivatives, esp. adrenaline and noradrenaline.
catechu	ety	C17: probably from Malay kachu, of Dravidian origin
cachou	infl
	head	catechu
	or	cutch
	syl	ca+chou
	pos	n.
cutch	infl
	head	catechu
	or	cachou
	syl	cutch
	pos	n.
catechu	0.
	syl	cat+e:chu
	pron	<1k@ti2Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a water-soluble astringent resinous substance obtained from any of certain tropical plants, esp. the leguminous tree of S Asia, and used in medicine, tanning, and dyeing. See also {gambier}.
catechumen	ety	C15: via Old French, from Late Latin, from Greek kat?!*_ekhoumenos one being instructed verbally, from kat*_ekhein; see #7catechize 
catechumen	0.
	syl	cat+e:chu+men
	pron	<2k@ti1kju:men>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a person, esp. in the early Church, undergoing instruction prior to baptism.
catechumenal	sub
	head	catechumen
	or	catechumenical
	syl	cat+e:1chu+me:nal
	pron	<2k@?!t*kju1menikL>
	pos	adj.
catechumenical	sub
	head	catechumen
	or	catechumenal
	syl	cat+e:chu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2k@?!t*kju1menikL>
	pos	adj.
categoric	alt
	head	categorical
	or	categorical
	syl	cat+e:gor+ic
	pos	adj.
categorical	1.
	or	categoric
	syl	cat+e:gor:i+cal
	pron	<2k@ti1gorikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unqualified; positive; unconditional.
	exam	1	a categorical statement.
categorical	2.
	or	categoric
	syl	cat+e:gor:i+cal
	pron	<2k@ti1gorikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or included in a category.
categorical	3.
	or	categoric
	syl	cat+e:gor:i+cal
	pron	<2k@ti1gorikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a statement in logic
	def	consisting of a subject (X in the following examples) and an attribute (Y) linked by a copula and having one of the following forms.
	exam	1	all
categorically	sub
	head	categorical
	syl	cat+e:1gor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
categoricalness	sub
	head	categorical
	syl	cat+e:1gor:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
categorical imperative	0.
	syl	cat+e:gor:i+cal im+per:a+tive
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ethics of Kant
	def	the unconditional moral principle prescribing that one's behaviour should be governed by duty, not the prospect of reward. Compare {hypothetical imperative}.
categorise	alt
	head	categorize
	or	categorize
	syl	cat+e:go+rise
	pron	<1k@tig*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
categorize	0.
	or	categorise
	syl	cat+e:go+rize
	pron	<1k@tig*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in a category; classify.
categorization	sub
	head	categorize
	or	categorisation
	syl	cat+e:go+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
categorisation	sub
	head	categorize
	or	categorization
	syl	cat+e:go+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
category	ety	C15: from Late Latin cat*_egoria, from Greek kat*_egoria, from kategorein to accuse, assert &- cat+e@.go+ri@.al (@!k@at$I#!g@$$:r$I$$l) adj.
categories	infl
	head	category
	syl	cat+e:go+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
category	1.
	syl	cat+e:go+ry
	pron	<1k@tig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a class or group of things, people, etc., possessing some quality or qualities in common; a division in a system of classification.
category	2.
	syl	cat+e:go+ry
	pron	<1k@tig*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meta?!physics.
	def	the most basic class into which objects and concepts can be analysed.
category	3.a.
	syl	cat+e:go+ry
	pron	<1k@tig*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Aristotle
	def	one of ten fundamental modes of being, such as quantity, quality, and substance.
category	3.b.
	syl	cat+e:go+ry
	pron	<1k@tig*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Kant
	def	one of twelve concepts required by human beings to interpret the empirical world.
catena	ety	C17: from Latin: chain
catenae	infl
	head	catena
	syl	ca+te:nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catena	0.
	syl	ca+te:na
	pron	<k*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a connected series, esp. of patristic comments on the Bible.
catenane	ety	C20: from Latin catena chain+-#7ane 
catenane	0.
	syl	cat+e:nane
	pron	<1k@ti2nAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chemical compound in which the molecules have two or more rings that are interlocked like the links of a chain.
catenary	ety	C18: from Latin cat*_en*_arius relating to a chain
catenaries	infl
	head	catenary
	syl	ca+te:na+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catenary	1.
	syl	ca+te:na+ry
	pron	<k*1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the curve assumed by a heavy uniform flexible cord hanging freely from two points. When symmetrical about the axis and intersecting it at = the equation is = cosh / .
catenary	2.
	syl	ca+te:na+ry
	pron	<k*1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the hanging cable between pylons along a railway track, from which the trolley wire is suspended. {~} {cat+e@.nar+i@.an} (@!k@at$I#!n$e$$r$I$$n).
catenary	3.
	syl	ca+te:na+ry
	pron	<k*1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	of, resembling, relating to, or constructed using a catenary or suspended chain.
catenate	ety	C17: from Latin cat*_en*_are to bind with chains
catenate	1.
	syl	cat+e:nate
	pron	<1k@ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to arrange or be arranged in a series of chains or rings.
catenate	2.
	syl	cat+e:nate
	pron	<1k@ti2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {catenulate}.
catenation	sub
	head	catenate
	syl	cat+e:1na+tion
	pos	n.
catenoid	0.
	syl	cat+e:noid
	pron	<1k@t*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	the geometrical surface generated by rotating a catenary about its axis.
catenulate	ety	C19: from Latin cat*_enula, diminutive of cat*_ena chain
catenulate	0.
	syl	ca+ten:u+late
	pron	<k*1tenju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain spores, etc.
	def	formed in a row or chain.
cater	ety	C16: from earlier catour purchaser, variant of acatour, from Anglo-Norman acater to buy, ultimately related to Latin accept*_are to #7accept 
cater	1.
	syl	ca+ter
	pron	<1kAt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for or to
	def	to provide what is required or desired (for).
	exam	1	to cater for a need;
	exam	2	cater to your tastes.
cater	2.
	syl	ca+ter
	pron	<1kAt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to provide food, services, etc. (for).
	exam	1	we cater for parties;
	exam	2	to cater a banquet.
cateran	ety	C14: probably from Scottish Gaelic ceathairneach robber, plunderer
cateran	0.
	syl	cat+er+an
	pron	<1k@t*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a member of a band of brigands and marauders in the Scottish highlands.
cater-cornered	ety	C16: cater, from dialect cater (adv.) diagonally, from obsolete cater (n.) four-spot of dice, from Old French quatre four, from Latin quattuor 
cater-cornered	0.
	syl	cat:er-cor:nered
	pron	<1k@t*2kc:n*d>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	diagonally placed; diagonal. Also: {cat@.ty-cor@.nered}.
cater-cousin	ety	C16: perhaps from obsolete cater caterer; for sense, compare #7foster, as in foster brother, etc.
cater-cousin	0.
	syl	ca:ter-cous:in
	pron	<1kAt*2k^zN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a close friend.
caterer	0.
	syl	ca+ter+er
	pron	<1kAt*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who caters, esp. one who as a profession provides food for large social events, etc.
catering	1.
	syl	ca+ter+ing
	pron	<1kAt*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the trade of a professional caterer.
catering	2.
	syl	ca+ter+ing
	pron	<1kAt*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the food, etc., provided at a function by a caterer.
caterpillar	ety	C15 catyrpel, probably from Old Northern French catepelose, literally: hairy cat
caterpillar	1.
	syl	cat+er+pil+lar
	pron	<1k@t*2pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wormlike larva of butterflies and moths, having numerous pairs of legs and powerful biting jaws. It may be brightly coloured, hairy, or spiny.
caterpillar	2.
	syl	cat+er+pil+lar
	pron	<1k@t*2pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an endless track, driven by sprockets or wheels, used to propel a heavy vehicle and enable it to cross soft or uneven ground.
caterpillar	3.
	syl	cat+er+pil+lar
	pron	<1k@t*2pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle, such as a tractor, tank, bulldozer, etc., driven by such tracks.
caterpillar hunter	0.
	syl	cat+er+pil+lar hun+ter
	pos	n.
	def	any of various carabid beetles of the genus of Europe and North America, which prey on the larvae of moths and butterflies.
caterwaul	ety	C14: of imitative origin
caterwaul	1.
	syl	cat+er+waul
	pron	<1k@t*2wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a yowling noise, as a cat on heat. {~}
caterwaul	2.
	syl	cat+er+waul
	pron	<1k@t*2wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a shriek or yell made by or sounding like a cat on heat.
caterwauler	sub
	head	caterwaul
	syl	cat+er+2waul+er
	pos	n.
cates	ety	C15: variant of acates purchases, from Old Northern French acater to buy, from Vulgar Latin accapt*_are (unattested); ultimately related to Latin accept*_are to #7accept 
cates	0.
	syl	cates
	pron	<kAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	choice dainty food; delicacies.
catfall	0.
	syl	cat+fall
	pron	<1k@t2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the line used in a cat.
catfish	infl
	or	catfishes
	syl	cat+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catfishes	infl
	head	catfish
	or	catfish
	syl	cat+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catfish	1.
	syl	cat+fish
	pron	<1k@t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous mainly freshwater teleost fishes having whisker-like barbels around the mouth, esp. the silurids of Europe and Asia and the horned pouts of North America.
catfish	2.
	syl	cat+fish
	pron	<1k@t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wolffish}.
catgut	0.
	syl	cat+gut
	pron	<1k@t2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong cord made from the dried intestines of sheep and other animals that is used for stringing certain musical instruments and sports rackets, and, when sterilized, as surgical ligatures. Often shortened to {gut}.
Cath	1.
	syl	Cath.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cathedral.
Cath	2.
	syl	Cath.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Catholic.
cath-	0.
	syl	cath-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {cata-} before an aspirate.
	exam	1	cathode.
Cathar	ety	from Medieval Latin Cathari, from Greek katharoi the pure &- #!Cath+ar+@!ism n.
Catharist	alt
	head	Cathar
	or	Cathar
	syl	Cath+ar+ist
	pron	<1k@T*2rist>
	pos	n.
Cathars	infl
	head	Cathar
	syl	Cath+ars
	pron	<-*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cathari	infl
	head	Cathar
	or	Catharists
	syl	Cath+ar:i
	pron	<-*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Catharists	infl
	head	Cathar
	or	Cathari
	syl	Cath+ar+ists.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cathar	0.
	or	Catharist
	syl	Cath+ar
	pron	<1k@T*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian sect in Provence in the 12th and 13th centuries who believed the material world was evil and only the spiritual was good.
catharsis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek katharsis, from kathairein to purge, purify
katharsis	alt
	head	catharsis
	or	catharsis
	syl	ka+thar+sis
	pron	<k*1Ta:sis>
	pos	n.
catharsis	1.
	or	katharsis
	syl	ca+thar+sis
	pron	<k*1Ta:sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Aristotelian literary criticism
	def	the purging or purification of the emotions through the evocation of pity and fear, as in tragedy.
catharsis	2.
	or	katharsis
	syl	ca+thar+sis
	pron	<k*1Ta:sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a method of bringing repressed ideas or experi?!ences to consciousness, by means of free association, etc., so that underlying tensions may be relieved. See also {abreaction}.
catharsis	3.
	or	katharsis
	syl	ca+thar+sis
	pron	<k*1Ta:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	purgation, esp. of the bowels.
cathartic	1.
	syl	ca+thar+tic
	pron	<k*1Ta:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	purgative.
cathartic	2.
	syl	ca+thar+tic
	pron	<k*1Ta:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	effecting catharsis.
cathartic	3.
	syl	ca+thar+tic
	pron	<k*1Ta:tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a purgative drug or agent.
cathartically	sub
	head	cathartic
	syl	ca+1thar+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Cathay	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin Cataya, of Turkic origin
Cathay	0.
	syl	Ca+thay
	pron	<k@1TA>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary or archaic name for {China}.
cathead	0.
	syl	cat+head
	pron	<1k@t2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a fitting at the bow of a vessel for securing the anchor when raised.
cathectic	0.
	syl	ca+thec+tic
	pron	<k*1Tektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to cathexis.
cathedral	ety	C13: from Late Latin (ecclesia) cathedr*_alis cathedral (church), from cathedra bishop's throne, from Greek kathedra seat
cathedral	0.a.
	syl	ca+the:dral
	pron	<k*1TEdr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal church of a diocese, containing the bishop's official throne.
cathedral	0.b.
	syl	ca+the:dral
	pron	<k*1TEdr*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cathedral city;
	exam	2	cathedral clergy.
cathepsin	ety	C20: from Greek kathepsein to boil down, soften
cathepsin	0.
	syl	ca+thep+sin
	pron	<k*1Tepsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a proteolytic enzyme responsible for the autolysis of cells after death.
Saint	infl
	head	Catherine
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Catherine	0.
	syl	Cath:e:rine
	pron	<1k@Trin>
	pos	n.
	def	died 307 #7a.d., legendary Christian martyr of Alexandria, who was tortured on a spiked wheel and beheaded. Feast day: Nov. 25.
Catherine I	0.
	syl	Cath:e:rine I
	pos	n.
	def	??1684-1727, second wife of Peter the Great, whom she succeeded as empress of Russia (1725-27).
Catherine II	0.
	syl	Cath:e:rine II
	pos	n.
	def	called 1729-96, empress of Russia (1762-96), during whose reign Russia extended her boundaries at the expense of Turkey, Sweden, and Poland: she was a patron of literature and the arts.
Catherine de M'edicis	alt
	head	Catherine de' Medici
	or	Catherine de' Medici
	syl	Cath:e:rine de M*'e:di:cis
	pos	n.
Catherine de' Medici	0.
	or	Catherine de M'edicis
	syl	Cath:e:rine de' Med:i:ci
	pos	n.
	def	1519-89, queen of Henry II of France; mother of Francis II, Charles IX, and Henry III@T of@T France;@T regent @T of@T France@T (1560-74). She@T was largely responsible for the massacre of Protestants on Saint Bartholomew's Day (1572).
Catherine of Aragon	0.
	syl	Cath:e:rine of Ar:a+gon
	pos	n.
	def	1485-1536, first wife of Henry VIII of England and mother of Mary I. Henry's divorce from her (1533) against papal authority marked an initial stage in the English Reformation.
Catherine of Saint	infl
	head	Catherine of Siena
	syl	Cath:e:rine of Saint.
	pos	n.
Catherine of Siena	0.
	syl	Cath:e:rine of Si+en:a
	pos	n.
	def	1347-80, Italian mystic and ascetic; patron saint of the Dominican order. Feast day: April 30.
catherine wheel	ety	C16: named after St. C#7atherine of Alexandria
catherine wheel	1.
	syl	cath+e:rine wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a type of firework consisting of a powder-filled spiral tube, mounted with a pin through its centre. When lit it rotates quickly, producing a display of sparks and coloured flame. Also called: {pinwheel}.
catherine wheel	2.
	syl	cath+e:rine wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a circular window having ribs radiating from the centre.
catheter	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek kathet*_er, from kathienai to send down, insert
catheter	0.
	syl	cath+e:ter
	pron	<1k@Tit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a long slender flexible tube for inserting into a natural bodily cavity or passage for introducing or withdrawing fluid.
catheterise	alt
	head	catheterize
	or	catheterize
	syl	cath+e:ter+ise
	pron	<1k@Tit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
catheterize	0.
	or	catheterise
	syl	cath+e:ter+ize
	pron	<1k@Tit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert a catheter into.
catheterization	sub
	head	catheterize
	or	catheterisation
	syl	cath+e:ter:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
catheterisation	sub
	head	catheterize
	or	catheterization
	syl	cath+e:ter:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cathexis	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Greek kathexis, from katekhein to hold fast, intended to render German Besetzung a taking possession of
cathexes	infl
	head	cathexis
	syl	ca+thex:es
	pron	<-1TeksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cathexis	0.
	syl	ca+thex+is
	pron	<k*1Teksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	concentration of psychic energy on a specific object, person, or idea.
cathode	ety	C19: from Greek kathodos a descent, from kata- down+ hodos way &- ca+thod+al (k@a#!#Gg$$$ud%@l), ca+thod+ic (k@a#!#Gg$Ad$Ik, -#!#Gg$$$u-), or ca+#!thod@.i+cal adj.
cathode	1.
	syl	cath+ode
	pron	<1k@T*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the negative electrode in an electro?!lytic cell; the electrode by which electrons enter a device from an external circuit.
cathode	2.
	syl	cath+ode
	pron	<1k@T*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the negatively charged electron source in an electronic valve.
cathode	3.
	syl	cath+ode
	pron	<1k@T*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the positive terminal of a primary cell. {~} Compare {anode}.
cathode rays	0.
	syl	cath+ode rays
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a stream of electrons emitted from the surface of a cathode in a vacuum tube.
cathode-ray tube	0.
	syl	cath:ode-ray tube
	pos	n.
	def	a vacuum tube in which a beam of high-energy electrons is focused onto a fluorescent screen to give a visible spot of light. The device, with appropriate deflection equipment, is used in television tubes, oscilloscopes, etc.
cathodic protection	0.
	syl	ca+thod+ic pro+tec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a technique for pro?!tecting metal structures, such as steel ships and pipelines, from electrolytic corrosion by making the structure the cathode in a cell, either by applying an electromotive force directly or by putting it into contact with a more electropositive metal. See also {sacrificial anode}.
cat hole	0.
	syl	cat hole
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of holes in the after part of a ship through which hawsers are passed for steadying the ship or heaving astern.
catholic	ety	C14: from Latin catholicus, from Greek katholikos universal, from katholou in general, from kata- according to+ holos whole
catholic	1.
	syl	cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	def	universal; relating to all men; all-inclusive.
catholic	2.
	syl	cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive in interests, tastes, etc.; broad-minded; liberal.
catholically	sub
	head	catholic
	or	catholicly
	syl	ca+thol:i+cal+ly
	pron	<k*1Tolikli>
	pos	adv.
catholicly	sub
	head	catholic
	or	catholically
	syl	ca+thol+ic+ly
	pron	<k*1Tolikli>
	pos	adv.
Catholic	1.
	syl	Cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	denoting or relating to the entire body of Christians, esp. to the Church before separation into the Greek or Eastern and Latin or Western Churches.
Catholic	2.
	syl	Cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	denoting or relating to the Latin or Western Church after this separation.
Catholic	3.
	syl	Cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	denoting or relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Catholic	4.
	syl	Cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	denoting or relating to any church, belief, etc., that claims continuity with or originates in the ancient undivided Church. {~}
Catholic	5.
	syl	Cath:o+lic
	pron	<1k@T*lik>, <1k@Tlik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a member of any of the Churches regarded as Catholic, esp. the Roman Catholic Church.
Catholic Church	1.
	syl	Cath:o+lic Church
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Roman Catholic Church}.
Catholic Church	2.
	syl	Cath:o+lic Church
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Churches claiming to have maintained continuity with the ancient and undivided Church.
Catholic Epistles	0.
	syl	Cath:o+lic E:pis+tles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the epistles of James, I and II Peter, I John, and Jude, which were addressed to the universal Church rather than to an individual or a particular church.
Catholicism	1.
	syl	Ca+thol:i+cism
	pron	<k*1Toli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Roman Catholicism}.
Catholicism	2.
	syl	Ca+thol:i+cism
	pron	<k*1Toli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the beliefs, practices, etc., of any Catholic Church.
catholicity	1.
	syl	cath:o+lic+i:ty
	pron	<2k@T*1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide range of interests, tastes, etc.; liberality.
catholicity	2.
	syl	cath:o+lic+i:ty
	pron	<2k@T*1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	universality; comprehensiveness.
Catholicity	0.
	syl	Cath:o+lic+i:ty
	pron	<2k@T*1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the beliefs, etc., of the Catholic Church.
catholicise	alt
	head	catholicize
	or	catholicize
	syl	ca+thol:i+cise
	pron	<k*1Toli2sIz>
	pos	vb.
catholicize	1.
	or	catholicise
	syl	ca+thol:i+cize
	pron	<k*1Toli2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become catholic.
catholicize	2.
	or	catholicise
	syl	ca+thol:i+cize
	pron	<k*1Toli2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often cap.
	def	to convert to or become converted to Catholicism.
catholicization	sub
	head	catholicize
	or	catholicisation
	syl	ca+2thol:i+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
catholicisation	sub
	head	catholicize
	or	catholicization
	syl	ca+2thol:i+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
catholicon	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin; see #7catholic 
catholicon	0.
	syl	ca+thol:i+con
	pron	<k*1Tolik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a remedy for all ills; panacea.
cathouse	0.
	syl	cat+house
	pron	<1k@t2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {brothel}.
Catiline	0.
	syl	Cat:i:line
	pron	<1k@ti2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??108-62 #7b.c., Roman politician: organized an unsuccessful conspiracy against Cicero (63-62).
Catilinarian	sub
	head	Catiline
	syl	Cat:i+li+nar+i:an
	pron	<2k@tili?!1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
cation	ety	C19: from #7cata -#7+ion  &- cat@.i+on+ic (@!k@ata$I#!$An$Ik) adj.
cation	0.
	syl	cat:i+on
	pron	<1k@tI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a positively charged ion; an ion that is attracted to the cathode during electrolysis. Compare {anion}.
catkin	ety	C16: from obsolete Dutch katteken kitten, identical in meaning with French chaton, German K*"atzchen 
catkin	0.
	syl	cat+kin
	pron	<1k@tkin>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflorescence consisting of a hanging spike of much reduced flowers of either sex: occurs in birch, hazel, etc. Also called: {ament}.
catling	ety	C17: from #7cat+ -#7ling 
catling	1.
	syl	cat+ling
	pron	<1k@tliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a long double-edged surgical knife for amputations.
catling	2.
	syl	cat+ling
	pron	<1k@tliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	catgut or a string made from it.
catling	3.
	syl	cat+ling
	pron	<1k@tliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {kitten}.
catmint	0.
	syl	cat+mint
	pron	<1k@t2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, having spikes of purple-spotted white flowers and scented leaves of which cats are fond: family (labiates). Also called: {catnip}.
catnap	1.
	syl	cat+nap
	pron	<1k@t2n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sleep or doze.
catnaps	infl
	head	catnap
	syl	cat+naps
	pos	vb.
catnapping	infl
	head	catnap
	syl	cat+nap+ping
	pos	vb.
catnapped	infl
	head	catnap
	syl	cat+napped.
	pos	vb.
catnap	2.
	syl	cat+nap
	pron	<1k@t2n@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep or doze for a short time or intermittently.
catnip	0.
	syl	cat+nip
	pron	<1k@t2nip>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catmint}.
Marcus Porcius	1.
	head	Cato
	syl	Mar:cus Por:ci:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <1pc:Si*s>
	def	called or 234-149 #7b.c., Roman statesman and writer, noted for his relentless opposition to Carthage.
Cato	2.
	syl	Ca:to
	pron	<1kAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	his great-grandson, {Mar@.cus Por@.ci@.us}, called or 95-46 #7b.c., Roman statesman, general, and Stoic philosopher; opponent of Catiline and Caesar.
cat-o'-mountain	0.
	syl	cat-o'-moun:tain
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catamount}.
cat-o'-nine-tails	infl
	syl	cat-o'-nine-tails.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cat-o'-nine-tails	0.
	syl	cat-o'-nine-tails
	pos	n.
	def	a rope whip consisting of nine knotted thongs, used formerly to flog prisoners. Often short?!ened to {cat}.
catoptrics	ety	C18: from Greek katoptrikos, from katoptron mirror
catoptrics	0.
	syl	ca+top+trics
	pron	<k*1toptriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of optics concerned with reflection, esp. the formation of images by mirrors.
catoptric	sub
	head	catoptrics
	or	catoptrical
	syl	ca+1top+tric
	pos	adj.
catoptrical	sub
	head	catoptrics
	or	catoptric
	syl	ca+1top+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
cat rig	0.
	syl	cat rig
	pos	n.
	def	the rig of a catboat.
catrigged	sub
	head	cat rig
	syl	cat+2rigged
	pos	adj.
cat's cradle	0.
	syl	cat's cra+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a game played by making intricate patterns with a loop of string between the fingers.
cat's-ear	0.
	syl	cat's-ear
	pos	n.
	def	any of various European plants of the genus esp. having dandelion-like heads of yellow flowers: family (composites).
cat's-eye	1.
	syl	cat's-eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a glass reflector set into a small fixture, placed at intervals along roads to indicate traffic lanes at night.
cat's-eye	2.
	syl	cat's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of gemstones, esp. a greenish-yellow variety of chrysoberyl, that reflect a streak of light when cut in a rounded unfaceted shape.
cat's-feet	infl
	head	cat's-foot
	syl	cat's-feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cat's-foot	0.
	syl	cat's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	a European plant, with whitish woolly leaves and heads of typically white flowers: family (composites).
Catskill Mountains	0.
	syl	Cats+kill Moun+tains
	pron	<1k@tskil>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE New York State: resort. Highest peak: Slide Mountain, 1261 m (4204 ft.). Also called: {Catskills}.
cat's-paw	ety	(sense 1) C18: so called from the tale of the monkey who used a cat's paw to draw chestnuts out of a fire
cat's-paw	1.
	syl	cat's-paw
	pos	n.
	def	a person used by another as a tool; dupe.
cat's-paw	2.
	syl	cat's-paw
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a hitch in the form of two loops, or eyes, in the bight of a line, used for attaching it to a hook.
cat's-paw	3.
	syl	cat's-paw
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of ripples on the surface of water caused by a light wind.
cat's-tail	1.
	syl	cat's-tail
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {reed mace} (sense 1)}.
cat's-tail	2.
	syl	cat's-tail
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catkin}.
cat suit	0.
	syl	cat suit
	pos	n.
	def	a one-piece usually close-fitting trouser suit.
catsup	0.
	syl	cat+sup
	pron	<1k@ts*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {ketchup}.
cat's whisker	1.
	syl	cat's whisk+er
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed wire formerly used to make contact with the crystal in a crystal radio receiver.
cat's whisker	2.
	syl	cat's whisk+er
	pos	n.
	def	any wire used to make contact with a semiconductor.
cat's pyjamas	alt
	head	cat's whiskers
	or	cat's whiskers
	syl	cat's py+ja+mas
	pos	n.
cathe	infl
	head	cat's whiskers
	syl	cathe.
	pos	n.
cat's whiskers	0.
	or	cat's pyjamas
	syl	cat's whisk+ers
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing that is excellent or superior.
cattalo	ety	C20: from #7catt (#7le+buff) #7alo 
catalo	alt
	head	cattalo
	or	cattalo
	syl	cat:a+lo
	pron	<1k@t*2l*u>
	pos	n.
cattaloes	infl
	head	cattalo
	or	cattalos
	syl	cat+ta+loes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cattalos	infl
	head	cattalo
	or	cattaloes
	syl	cat+ta+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cattalo	0.
	or	catalo
	syl	cat+ta+lo
	pron	<1k@t*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardy breed of cattle developed by crossing the American bison with domestic cattle.
Cattegat	0.
	syl	Cat+te+gat
	pron	<1k@ti2g@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kattegat}.
catteries	infl
	head	cattery
	syl	cat+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cattery	0.
	syl	cat+ter:y
	pron	<1k@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where cats are bred or looked after.
cattle	ety	C13: from Old Northern French catel, Old French chatel #7chattel 
cattle	1.
	syl	cat+tle
	pron	<1k@tL>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	bovid mammals of the tribe (bovines), esp. those of the genus
cattle	2.
	syl	cat+tle
	pron	<1k@tL>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	Also called: {domestic cattle}. any domesticated bovine mammals, esp. those of the species (domestic ox).
cattle-grid	0.
	syl	cat:tle-grid
	pos	n.
	def	a ditch in a roadway covered by a grid, intended to prevent the passage of livestock while allowing vehicles, etc., to pass unhindered.
cattlemen	infl
	head	cattleman
	syl	cat:tle+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cattleman	1.
	syl	cat:tle+man
	pron	<1k@tLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breeds, rears, or tends cattle.
cattleman	2.
	syl	cat:tle+man
	pron	<1k@tLm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who owns or rears cattle on a large scale, usually for beef, esp. the owner of a cattle ranch.
cattle plague	0.
	syl	cat+tle plague
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rinderpest}.
cattle truck	0.
	syl	cat+tle truck
	pos	n.
	def	a railway wagon designed for carrying livestock. U.S. equivalent: {stock car}.
cattleya	ety	C19: New Latin, named after William Cattley (died 1832), English botanist
cattleya	0.
	syl	catt+le:ya
	pron	<1k@tli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American orchid of the genus cultivated for their purplish-pink or white showy flowers.
cat-swing	alt
	head	cat-train
	or	cat-train
	syl	cat-swing
	pos	n.
cat-train	0.
	or	cat-swing
	syl	cat-train
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a train of sleds, cabooses, etc., pulled by a caterpillar tractor, used chiefly in the north during winter to transport freight.
cattish	alt
	head	catty
	or	catty
	syl	cat+tish
	pron	<1k@ti>
	pos	adj.
cattier	infl
	head	catty
	syl	cat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
cattiest	infl
	head	catty
	syl	cat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
catty	H1.1.
	or	cattish
	syl	cat+ty
	pron	<1k@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	spiteful.
	exam	1	a catty remark.
catty	H1.2.
	or	cattish
	syl	cat+ty
	pron	<1k@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a cat.
cattily	sub
	head	catty
	or	cattishly
	syl	cat+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
cattishly	sub
	head	catty
	or	cattily
	syl	cat+tish+ly
	pos	adv.
cattiness	sub
	head	catty
	or	cattishness
	syl	cat+ti+ness
	pos	n.
cattishness	sub
	head	catty
	or	cattiness
	syl	cat+tish+ness
	pos	n.
catty	ety	C16: from Malay kati 
cattie	alt
	head	catty
	or	catty
	syl	cat+tie
	pron	<1k@ti>
	pos	n.
catties	infl
	head	catty
	syl	cat+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
catty	H2.0.
	or	cattie
	syl	cat+ty
	pron	<1k@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, used esp. in China, equal to about one and a half pounds or about 0.67 kilogram.
catty-cornered	0.
	syl	cat:ty-cor:nered
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {cater-cornered}.
Gaius Valerius	infl
	head	Catullus
	syl	Ga:ius Va:le:ri:us
	pron	<1gI*s> <v*1li*ri*s>
	pos	n.
Catullus	0.
	syl	Ca:tul:lus
	pron	<k*1t^l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??84-??54 #7b.c., Roman lyric poet, noted particularly for his love poems.
Catullan	sub
	head	Catullus
	syl	Ca+tul+lan
	pron	<k*1t^l*n>
	pos	adj.
catwalk	0.
	syl	cat+walk
	pron	<1k@t2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow pathway over the stage of a theatre, along a bridge, etc.
Cauca	0.
	syl	Cau+ca
	pron	Spanish <1kauka>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Colombia, rising in the northwest and flowing north to the Magdalena River. Length: about 1350 km (840 miles).
Caucasia	0.
	syl	Cau+ca+si:a
	pron	<kc:1kAzi*>, <-Z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the SW Soviet Union, between the Caspian Sea and the Black Sea: contains the Caucasus Mountains, dividing it into Ciscaucasia in the north and Transcaucasia in the south; one of the most complex ethnic areas in the world, with over 50 different peoples. Also called: the {Caucasus}.
Caucasic	alt
	head	Caucasian
	or	Caucasian
	syl	Cau+ca+sic
	pron	<kc:1kAzik>
	pos	adj.
Caucasian	1.
	or	Caucasic
	syl	Cau+ca+si:an
	pron	<kc:1kAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Caucasoid}.
Caucasian	2.
	or	Caucasic
	syl	Cau+ca+si:an
	pron	<kc:1kAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Caucasus.
Caucasian	3.
	or	Caucasic
	syl	Cau+ca+si:an
	pron	<kc:1kAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Caucasoid race; a white man.
Caucasian	4.
	or	Caucasic
	syl	Cau+ca+si:an
	pron	<kc:1kAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Caucasia.
Caucasian	5.
	or	Caucasic
	syl	Cau+ca+si:an
	pron	<kc:1kAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two distinct families of languages spoken in the area between the Black Sea and the Caspian: {North Caucasian}, including Circassian and Abkhaz, and {South Caucasian}, including Georgian.
Caucasoid	1.
	syl	Cau+ca+soid
	pron	<1kc:k*2zcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to the light-complexioned racial group of mankind, which includes the peoples indigenous to Europe, N Africa, SW Asia, and the Indian subcontinent and their descendants in other parts of the world.
Caucasoid	2.
	syl	Cau+ca+soid
	pron	<1kc:k*2zcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this racial group.
the	1.
	head	Caucasus
	syl	the.
	def	a mountain range in the SW Soviet Union, in Caucasia between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea: mostly over 2700 m (9000 ft.). Highest peak: Mount Elbrus, 5633 m (18588 ft.). Also called: {Caucasus Mountains}.
Caucasus	2.
	syl	Cau+ca+sus
	pron	<1kc:k*s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Caucasia}.
Augustin Louis	infl
	head	Cauchy
	syl	Au:gus:tin Louis
	pron	<ogyst?~e> <1lwi>
	pos	n.
Cauchy	0.
	syl	Cau:chy
	pron	<1kauSi>, French <ko1Si>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Cauchy. 1789-1857, French mathematician, noted for his work on the theory of functions and the wave theory of light.
caucus	ety	C18: probably of Algonquian origin; related to caucauasu adviser
caucuses	infl
	head	caucus
	syl	cau+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caucus	1.a.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed meeting of the members of one party in a legislative chamber, etc., to coordinate policy, choose candidates, etc.
caucus	1.b.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	such a bloc of politicians.
	exam	1	the Democratic caucus in Congress.
caucus	2.a.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of leading politicians of one party.
caucus	2.b.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of such a group.
caucus	3.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a local meeting of party members.
caucus	4.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a party organization, esp. on a local level.
caucus	5.
	syl	cau+cus
	pron	<1kc:k*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold a caucus.
caudad	ety	C19: from Latin cauda tail+-#7ad 
caudad	0.
	syl	cau+dad
	pron	<1kc:d@d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	towards the tail or posterior part. Compare {cephalad}.
caudal	ety	C17: from New Latin caud*_alis, from Latin cauda tail
caudal	1.
	syl	cau+dal
	pron	<1kc:dL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or towards the posterior part of the body.
caudal	2.
	syl	cau+dal
	pron	<1kc:dL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	relating to, resembling, or in the position of the tail.
caudally	sub
	head	caudal
	syl	cau+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
caudal fin	0.
	syl	cau+dal fin
	pos	n.
	def	the tail fin of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates, used for propulsion during locomotion.
caudate	ety	C17: from New Latin caud*_atus, from Latin cauda tail
caudated	alt
	head	caudate
	or	caudate
	syl	cau+dat+ed
	pos	adj.
caudate	0.
	or	caudated
	syl	cau+date
	pron	<1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tail or a tail-like appendage.
caudation	sub
	head	caudate
	syl	cau+1da+tion
	pos	n.
caudex	ety	C19: from Latin
caudices	infl
	head	caudex
	or	caudexes
	syl	cau+di+ces
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caudexes	infl
	head	caudex
	or	caudices
	syl	cau+dex:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caudex	1.
	syl	cau+dex
	pron	<1kc:deks>
	pos	n.
	def	the thickened persistent stem base of some herbaceous perennial plants.
caudex	2.
	syl	cau+dex
	pron	<1kc:deks>
	pos	n.
	def	the woody stem of palms and tree ferns.
caudillo	ety	Spanish, from Late Latin capitellum, diminutive of Latin caput head
caudillos	infl
	head	caudillo
	syl	cau+dil+los
	pron	<-j*uz>, Spanish <-$yos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caudillo	0.
	syl	cau+dil+lo
	pron	<kc:1dElj*u>, Spanish <kau1Di$yo>, Spanish <-$yos>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spanish-speaking countries
	def	a military or political leader.
Caudine Forks	0.
	syl	Cau+dine Forks
	pron	<1kc:dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow pass in the Apennines, in S Italy, between Capua and Benevento: scene of the defeat of the Romans by the Samnites (321 #7b.c.) #7.
caudle	ety	C13: from Old Northern French caudel, from Medieval Latin caldellum, from Latin calidus warm
caudle	0.
	syl	cau+dle
	pron	<1kc:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot spiced wine drink made with gruel, formerly used medicinally.
caught	0.
	syl	caught
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense and past participle of {catch}.
caul	ety	C13: from Old French cale, back formation from calotte close-fitting cap, of Germanic origin
caul	1.
	syl	caul
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a portion of the amniotic sac sometimes covering a child's head at birth.
caul	2.
	syl	caul
	pron	<kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a large fold of peritoneum hanging from the stomach across the intestines; the large omentum.
cauldron	ety	C13: from earlier cauderon, from Anglo-French, from Latin cald*_arium hot bath, from calidus warm
caldron	alt
	head	cauldron
	or	cauldron
	syl	cal+dron
	pron	<1kc:ldr*n>
	pos	n.
cauldron	0.
	or	caldron
	syl	caul+dron
	pron	<1kc:ldr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pot used for boiling, esp. one with handles.
caulescent	ety	C18: from Latin caulis stalk
caulescent	0.
	syl	cau+les+cent
	pron	<kc:1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a stem clearly visible above the ground.
caulicle	ety	C17: from Latin cauliculus, from caulis stem
caulicle	0.
	syl	cau+li+cle
	pron	<1kc:likL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a small stalk or stem.
cauliflower	ety	C16: from Italian caoli fiori, literally: cabbage flowers, from cavolo cabbage (from Latin caulis) +fiore flower (from Latin fl*_os) 
cauliflower	1.
	syl	cau+li+flow+er
	pron	<1koli2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of cabbage, having a large edible head of crowded white flowers on a very short thick stem.
cauliflower	2.
	syl	cau+li+flow+er
	pron	<1koli2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower head of this plant, used as a vegetable.
cauliflower cheese	0.
	syl	cau+li+flow+er cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of cauliflower with a cheese sauce, eaten hot.
cauliflower ear	0.
	syl	cau+li+flow+er ear
	pos	n.
	def	permanent swelling and distortion of the external ear as the result of ruptures of the blood vessels: usually caused by blows received in boxing. Also called: {boxer's ear}. Technical name: {aural haematoma}.
cauline	ety	C18: from New Latin caul*_inus, from Latin caulis stem
cauline	0.
	syl	cau+line
	pron	<1kc:lin>, <-lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or growing from a plant stem.
caulis	ety	C16: from Latin
caules	infl
	head	caulis
	syl	cau+les
	pron	<-lEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caulis	0.
	syl	cau+lis
	pron	<1kc:lis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the main stem of a plant.
caulk	ety	C15: from Old Northern French cauquer to press down, from Latin calc*_are to trample, from calx heel &- #!caulk+er or #!calk+er n.
calk	alt
	head	caulk
	or	caulk
	syl	calk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
caulk	1.
	or	calk
	syl	caulk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stop up (cracks, crevices, etc.) with a filler.
caulk	2.
	or	calk
	syl	caulk
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to pack (the seams) between the planks of the bottom of (a vessel) with waterproof material to prevent leakage.
caus	0.
	syl	caus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	causative.
causal	1.
	syl	caus+al
	pron	<1kc:zL>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as or being a cause.
causal	2.
	syl	caus+al
	pron	<1kc:zL>
	pos	adj.
	def	stating, involving, or implying a cause.
	exam	1	the causal part of the argument.
causal	3.
	syl	caus+al
	pron	<1kc:zL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a word, phrase, or clause
	def	indicating cause or reason: @6 @9
causally	sub
	head	causal
	syl	caus+al+ly
	pos	adv.
causalgia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek kausos fever+-#7algia 
causalgia	0.
	syl	cau+sal+gi:a
	pron	<kc:1z@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a burning sensation along the course of a peripheral nerve together with local changes in the appearance of the skin.
causalities	infl
	head	causality
	syl	cau+sal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
causality	1.a.
	syl	cau+sal+i:ty
	pron	<kc:1z@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship of cause and effect.
causality	1.b.
	syl	cau+sal+i:ty
	pron	<kc:1z@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that nothing can happen without being caused.
causality	2.
	syl	cau+sal+i:ty
	pron	<kc:1z@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	causal agency or quality.
causation	1.
	syl	cau+sa+tion
	pron	<kc:1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of causing; the production of an effect by a cause.
causation	2.
	syl	cau+sa+tion
	pron	<kc:1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship of cause and effect.
causational	sub
	head	causation
	syl	cau+1sa+tion+al
	pos	adj.
causative	1.
	syl	caus:a+tive
	pron	<1kc:z*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	relating to a form or class of verbs that express causation.
causative	2.
	syl	caus:a+tive
	pron	<1kc:z*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by of
	def	producing an effect. {~}
causative	3.
	syl	caus:a+tive
	pron	<1kc:z*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	the causative form or class of verbs.
causatively	sub
	head	causative
	syl	caus:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
causativeness	sub
	head	causative
	syl	caus:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
cause	ety	C13: from Latin causa cause, reason, motive
cause	1.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, event, state, or action that produces an effect.
cause	2.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a basis or the grounds for action; motive; reason.
	exam	1	her rudeness was a cause for complaint.
cause	3.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	justification; reason.
	exam	1	she had good cause to shout like that.
cause	4.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the ideals, etc., of a group or movement.
	exam	1	the Communist cause.
cause	5.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the welfare or interests of a person or group in a dispute.
	exam	1	they fought for the miners' cause.
cause	6.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a matter of widespread concern or importance.
	exam	1	the cause of public health.
cause	7.a.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a ground for legal action; matter giving rise to a lawsuit.
cause	7.b.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the lawsuit itself.
cause	8.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Aristotle
	def	any of four requirements for a thing's coming to be, namely material (material cause), its nature (formal cause), an agent (efficient cause), and a purpose (final cause).
cause	9.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a subject of debate or discussion.
make common cause with	10.
	head	cause
	syl	make common cause with.
	def	to join with (a person, group, etc.) for a common objective.
cause	11.
	syl	cause
	pron	<kc:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the cause of; bring about; precipitate; be the reason for.
causable	sub
	head	cause
	syl	caus+a:ble
	pos	adj.
causability	sub
	head	cause
	syl	caus+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
causeless	sub
	head	cause
	syl	cause+less
	pos	adj.
causer	sub
	head	cause
	syl	caus+er
	pos	n.
cause c'elebre	ety	C19: from French: famous case
causes c'elebres	infl
	head	cause c'elebre
	syl	caus:es c*'e+l*`e+bres
	pron	<1kc:z> <s*1lebr*z>, <-1leb> <1kc:ziz> <s*1lebr*>, <-1lebz>, French <ko:z> <sA1lebr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cause c'elebre	0.
	syl	cause c*'e+l*`e+bre
	pron	<1kc:z> <s*1lebr*>, <-1leb>, French <ko:z> <sA1lebr>, French <ko:z> <sA1lebr>
	pos	n.
	def	a famous lawsuit, trial, or controversy.
cause list	0.
	syl	cause list
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a list of cases awaiting trial.
causerie	ety	C19: from French, from causer to chat
causerie	0.
	syl	cau+se:rie
	pron	<1k*uz*ri>, French <koz1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal talk or conversational piece of writing.
causeway	ety	C15 cauciwey (from cauci +#7way) ; cauci paved road, from Medieval Latin (via) calci*_ata, calci*_atus paved with limestone, from Latin calx limestone
causeway	1.
	syl	cause+way
	pron	<1kc:z2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised path or road crossing water, marshland, sand, etc.
causeway	2.
	syl	cause+way
	pron	<1kc:z2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a paved footpath. {~} Archaic or dialect word: {cau+sey} (#!k@$$:z$I).
caustic	ety	C14: from Latin causticus, from Greek kaustikos, from kaiein to burn
caustic	1.
	syl	caus+tic
	pron	<1kc:stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of burning or corroding by chemical action.
	exam	1	caustic soda.
caustic	2.
	syl	caus+tic
	pron	<1kc:stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	sarcastic; cutting.
	exam	1	a caustic reply.
caustic	3.
	syl	caus+tic
	pron	<1kc:stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting light that is reflected or refracted by a curved surface.
caustic	4.
	syl	caus+tic
	pron	<1kc:stik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {caustic surface}. a surface that envelopes the light rays reflected or refracted by a curved surface.
caustic	5.
	syl	caus+tic
	pron	<1kc:stik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {caustic curve}. a curve formed by the intersection of a caustic surface with a plane.
caustic	6.
	syl	caus+tic
	pron	<1kc:stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a caustic substance, esp. an alkali.
caustical	sub
	head	caustic
	syl	caus+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
caustically	sub
	head	caustic
	syl	caus+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
causticness	sub
	head	caustic
	or	causticity
	syl	caus+tic+ness
	pron	<kc:1stisiti>
	pos	n.
causticity	sub
	head	caustic
	or	causticness
	syl	caus+tic+i:ty
	pron	<kc:1stisiti>
	pos	n.
caustic potash	0.
	syl	caus+tic pot+ash
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {potassium hydroxide}.
caustic soda	0.
	syl	caus+tic so:da
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sodium hydroxide}.
cauterant	1.
	syl	cau+ter+ant
	pron	<1kc:t*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	caustic; cauterizing.
cauterant	2.
	syl	cau+ter+ant
	pron	<1kc:t*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cautery} (sense 2).
cauterize	ety	C14: from Old French cauteriser, from Late Latin caut*_eriz*_are, from caut*_erium branding iron, from Greek kaut*_erion, from kaiein to burn
cauterise	alt
	head	cauterize
	or	cauterize
	syl	cau+ter+ise
	pron	<1kc:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cauterize	0.
	or	cauterise
	syl	cau+ter+ize
	pron	<1kc:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. in the treatment of a wound
	def	to burn or sear (body tissue) with a hot iron or caustic agent.
cauterization	sub
	head	cauterize
	or	cauterisation
	syl	cau+ter:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
cauterisation	sub
	head	cauterize
	or	cauterization
	syl	cau+ter:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cautery	ety	C14: from Old French caut*`ere, from Latin caut*_erium; see #7cauterize 
cauteries	infl
	head	cautery
	syl	cau+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cautery	1.
	syl	cau+ter:y
	pron	<1kc:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the coagulation of blood or destruction of body tissue by cauterizing.
cautery	2.
	syl	cau+ter:y
	pron	<1kc:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cauterant}. an instrument or chemical agent for cauterizing.
caution	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin cauti*_o, from cav*_ere to beware
caution	1.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	care, forethought, or prudence, esp. in the face of danger; wariness.
caution	2.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something intended or serving as a warning; admonition.
caution	3.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly Brit.
	def	a formal warning given to a person suspected or accused of an offence that his words will be taken down and may be used in evi?!dence.
caution	4.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an amusing or surprising person or thing.
	exam	1	she's a real caution.
caution	5.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge or warn (a person) to be careful.
caution	6.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, chiefly Brit.
	def	to give a caution to (a person).
caution	7.
	syl	cau+tion
	pron	<1kc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to warn, urge, or advise.
	exam	1	he cautioned against optimism.
cautioner	sub
	head	caution
	syl	cau+tion+er
	pos	n.
cautionary	0.
	syl	cau+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1kc:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a warning; intended to warn.
	exam	1	a cautionary tale.
caution money	0.
	syl	cau+tion mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sum of money deposited as security for good conduct, against possible debts, etc.
cautious	0.
	syl	cau+tious
	pron	<1kc:S*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or having caution; wary; prudent.
cautiously	sub
	head	cautious
	syl	cau+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
cautiousness	sub
	head	cautious
	syl	cau+tious+ness
	pos	n.
Kaveri	alt
	head	Cauvery
	or	Cauvery
	syl	Ka+ver:i
	pron	<1kc:v*ri>
	pos	n.
Cauvery	0.
	or	Kaveri
	syl	Cau+ver:y
	pron	<1kc:v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S India, rising in the Western Ghats and flowing southeast to the Bay of Bengal. Length: 765 km (475 miles).
cav	alt
	head	Cav
	or	Cav
	syl	cav.
Cav	0.
	or	cav
	syl	Cav.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cavalry.
Constantine	infl
	head	Cavafy
	syl	Con:stan:tine.
	pos	n.
Cavafy	0.
	syl	Ca:va:fy
	pron	<k*1va:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	Greek name 1863-1933, Greek poet of Alexandria in Egypt.
cavalcade	ety	C16: from French, from Italian cavalcata, from cavalcare to ride on horseback, from Late Latin caballic*_are, from caballus horse
cavalcade	1.
	syl	cav+al+cade
	pron	<2k@v*l1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a procession of people on horseback, in cars, etc.
cavalcade	2.
	syl	cav+al+cade
	pron	<2k@v*l1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	any procession.
	exam	1	a cavalcade of guests.
cavalier	ety	C16: from Italian cavaliere, from Old Proven*,cal cavalier, from Late Latin caball*_arius rider, from caballus horse, of obscure origin
cavalier	1.
	syl	cav:a+lier
	pron	<2k@v*1li*>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing haughty disregard; offhand. {~}
cavalier	2.
	syl	cav:a+lier
	pron	<2k@v*1li*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a gallant or courtly gentleman, esp. one acting as a lady's escort.
cavalier	3.
	syl	cav:a+lier
	pron	<2k@v*1li*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a horseman, esp. one who is armed.
cavalierly	sub
	head	cavalier
	syl	cav:a+1lier+ly
	pos	adv.
Cavalier	0.
	syl	Cav:a+lier
	pron	<2k@v*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of Charles I during the English Civil War. Compare {Roundhead}.
Cavalier poets	0.
	syl	Cav:a+lier po:ets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of mid-17th century English lyric poets, mostly courtiers of Charles I. Chief among them were Robert Herrick, Thomas Carew, Sir John Suckling, and Richard Lovelace.
cavalla	ety	C19: from Spanish caballa, from Late Latin, feminine of caballus horse
cavally	alt
	head	cavalla
	or	cavalla
	syl	ca+val+ly
	pos	n.
cavalla	infl
	syl	ca+val+la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavallas	infl
	head	cavalla
	or	cavallies
	syl	ca+val+las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavallies	infl
	head	cavalla
	or	cavallas
	syl	ca+val+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavalla	0.
	or	cavally
	syl	ca+val+la
	pron	<k*1v@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical carangid fishes, such as (golden cavalla).
cavalry	ety	C16: from French cavallerie, from Italian cavalleria, from cavaliere horseman; see #7cavalier 
cavalries	infl
	head	cavalry
	syl	cav+al+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavalry	1.
	syl	cav+al+ry
	pron	<1k@v*lri>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	the part of an army composed of mounted troops.
cavalry	2.
	syl	cav+al+ry
	pron	<1k@v*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	the motorized armoured element of a modern army.
cavalry	3.
	syl	cav+al+ry
	pron	<1k@v*lri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cavalry unit;
	exam	2	a cavalry charge.
cavalryman	sub
	head	cavalry
	syl	cav+al+ry+man
	pos	n.
cavalry twill	0.
	syl	cav+al+ry twill
	pos	n.
	def	a strong woollen twill fabric used for trousers, etc.
Cavan	1.
	syl	Cav+an
	pron	<1k@vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N Ireland: hilly, with many small lakes and bogs. County town: Cavan. Pop.: 52618 (1971). Area: 1890 sq. km (730 sq. miles).
Cavan	2.
	syl	Cav+an
	pron	<1k@vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in N Ireland, county town of Co. Cavan. Pop.: 3273 (1971).
cavatina	ety	C19: from Italian
cavatine	infl
	head	cavatina
	syl	cav:a+ti+ne
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavatina	1.
	syl	cav:a+ti+na
	pron	<2k@v*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a solo song resembling a simple aria.
cavatina	2.
	syl	cav:a+ti+na
	pron	<2k@v*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental composition reminiscent of this.
cave	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin cava, plural of cavum cavity, from cavus hollow
cave	H1.1.
	syl	cave
	pron	<kAv>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground hollow with access from the ground surface or from the sea, often found in limestone areas and on rocky coastlines.
cave	H1.2.
	syl	cave
	pron	<kAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	a secession or a group seceding from a political party on some issue.
cave	H1.3.
	syl	cave
	pron	<kAv>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	living in caves.
cave	H1.4.
	syl	cave
	pron	<kAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hollow out. {~} See also {caving}.
cave	ety	from Latin cav*_e beware&!
cave	H2.1.
	syl	ca:ve
	pron	<1kAvi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. school slang.
	def	guard or lookout (esp. in the phrase {keep cave) }.
cave	H2.2.
	syl	ca:ve
	pron	<1kAvi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. school slang.
	def	watch out&!
caveat	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: let him beware
caveat	1.
	syl	ca+ve:at
	pron	<1kAvi2@t>, <1k@v->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal notice requesting the court or officer to refrain from taking some specified action without giving prior notice to the person lodging the caveat.
caveat	2.
	syl	ca+ve:at
	pron	<1kAvi2@t>, <1k@v->
	pos	n.
	def	a warning; caution.
caveat emptor	ety	Latin: let the buyer beware
caveat emptor	0.
	syl	ca+ve:at emp+tor
	pron	<1emptc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the buyer must bear the risk for the quality of goods purchased unless they are covered by the seller's warranty.
caveator	0.
	syl	ca+ve:a+tor
	pron	<1kAvi2At*>, <1k@v->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who enters a caveat.
cavefish	infl
	or	cavefishes
	syl	cave+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavefishes	infl
	head	cavefish
	or	cavefish
	syl	cave+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavefish	0.
	syl	cave+fish
	pron	<1kAv2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small freshwater cyprinodont fishes of the genera etc., living in subterranean and other waters in S North America. See also {blindfish}.
cave in	1.
	syl	cave in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collapse; subside.
cave in	2.
	syl	cave in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to yield completely, esp. under pressure.
cave-in	infl
	head	cave in
	syl	cave-in.
	pos	n.
cave in	3.
	syl	cave in
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the sudden collapse of a roof, piece of ground, etc., into a hollow beneath it; subsidence.
cave in	4.
	syl	cave in
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the site of such a collapse, as at a mine or tunnel.
Edith Louisa	infl
	head	Cavell
	syl	E:dith Lou:i:sa.
	pos	n.
Cavell	0.
	syl	Cav:ell
	pron	<1k@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1915, English nurse: executed by the Germans in World War I for helping Allied prisoners to escape.
cavemen	infl
	head	caveman
	syl	cave+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
caveman	1.
	syl	cave+man
	pron	<1kAv2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man of the Palaeolithic age; cave dweller.
caveman	2.
	syl	cave+man
	pron	<1kAv2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal and facetious.
	def	a man who is primitive or brutal in behaviour, etc.
cavendish	ety	C19: perhaps from the name of the first maker
cavendish	0.
	syl	cav+en+dish
	pron	<1k@v*ndiS>
	pos	n.
	def	tobacco that has been sweetened and pressed into moulds to form bars.
Henry	infl
	head	Cavendish
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Cavendish	0.
	syl	Cav:en:dish
	pron	<1k@v*ndiS>
	pos	n.
	def	1731-1810, English physicist and chemist: recognized hydrogen, determined the composition of water, and calculated the density of the earth by an experiment named after him.
cavern	ety	C14: from Old French caverne, from Latin caverna, from cavus hollow; see #7cave %1
cavern	1.
	syl	cav+ern
	pron	<1k@vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a cave, esp. when large and formed by underground water, or a large chamber in a cave.
cavern	2.
	syl	cav+ern
	pron	<1k@vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut in or as if in a cavern.
cavern	3.
	syl	cav+ern
	pron	<1k@vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hollow out.
cavernous	1.
	syl	cav+ern+ous
	pron	<1k@v*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of a cavern in vastness, darkness, etc..
	exam	1	cavernous hungry eyes.
cavernous	2.
	syl	cav+ern+ous
	pron	<1k@v*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled with small cavities; porous.
cavernous	3.
	syl	cav+ern+ous
	pron	<1k@v*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	containing caverns or cavities.
cavernously	sub
	head	cavernous
	syl	cav+ern+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
cavesson	ety	C16: via French from Italian cavezzone, from cavezza halter, ultimately related to Latin caput head
cavesson	0.
	syl	cav+es+son
	pron	<1k@vis*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of hard noseband, used (esp. formerly) in breaking a horse in.
cavetto	ety	C17: from Italian, from cavo hollow, from Latin cavus 
cavetti	infl
	head	cavetto
	syl	ca+vet+ti
	pron	<-ti>, Italian <-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavetto	0.
	syl	ca+vet+to
	pron	<k*1vet*u>, Italian <ka1vAtto>, Italian <-tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a concave moulding, shaped to a quarter circle in cross section.
caviar	ety	C16: from earlier cavery, from Old Italian caviari, plural of caviaro caviar, from Turkish havy*_ar 
caviare	alt
	head	caviar
	or	caviar
	syl	cav:i+are
	pron	<1k@vi2a:>, <2k@vi1a:>
	pos	n.
caviar	1.
	or	caviare
	syl	cav:i+ar
	pron	<1k@vi2a:>, <2k@vi1a:>
	pos	n.
	def	the salted roe of sturgeon, esp. the beluga, usually served as an hors d'oeuvre.
caviar to the general	2.
	head	caviar
	syl	caviar to the general.
	def	something too good to appeal to popular taste.
cavicorn	ety	C19: from Latin cavus hollow+ corn*_u horn
cavicorn	0.
	syl	cav:i+corn
	pron	<1k@vi2kc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sheep, goats, etc.
	def	having hollow horns as distinct from the solid antlers of deer.
cavie	ety	C18: via Dutch or Flemish kavie, from Latin cavea cavity
cavie	0.
	syl	ca+vie
	pron	<1kAvi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a hen coop.
cavil	ety	C16: from Old French caviller, from Latin cavill*_ar*_i to jeer, from cavilla raillery
cavils	infl
	head	cavil
	or	cavils
	syl	cav+ils
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cavilling	infl
	head	cavil
	or	caviling
	syl	cav+il+ling
	pos	vb.
cavilled	infl
	head	cavil
	or	caviled
	syl	cav+illed
	pos	vb.
caviling	infl
	head	cavil
	or	cavilling
	syl	cav+il+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
caviled	infl
	head	cavil
	or	cavilled
	syl	cav+iled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cavil	1.
	syl	cav+il
	pron	<1k@vil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at or about
	def	to raise annoying petty objections; quibble; carp.
cavil	2.
	syl	cav+il
	pron	<1k@vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a captious trifling objection.
caviller	sub
	head	cavil
	syl	cav+il+ler
	pos	n.
cavillingly	sub
	head	cavil
	syl	cav+il+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
caving	0.
	syl	cav+ing
	pron	<1kAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of climbing in and exploring caves. &- {#!cav+er}
cavitation	0.
	syl	cav:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2k@vi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and collapse of regions of low pressure in a flowing liquid.
Cavite	0.
	syl	Ca+vi+te
	pron	<k*1vEti>, <-tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the N Philippines, in S Luzon on Manila Bay: U.S. naval base. Pop.: 75739 (1970).
cavity	ety	C16: from French cavit*'e, from Late Latin cavit*_as, from Latin cavus hollow
cavities	infl
	head	cavity
	syl	cav+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavity	1.
	syl	cav+i:ty
	pron	<1k@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow space; hole.
cavity	2.
	syl	cav+i:ty
	pron	<1k@viti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	a soft decayed area on a tooth. See {caries}.
cavity	3.
	syl	cav+i:ty
	pron	<1k@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	any empty or hollow space within the body.
	exam	1	the oral cavity.
cavity	4.
	syl	cav+i:ty
	pron	<1k@viti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	See {cavity resonator}.
cavity block	0.
	syl	cav+i:ty block
	pos	n.
	def	a precast concrete block that contains a cavity or cavities.
cavity resonator	0.
	syl	cav+i:ty res:o+na+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a conducting surface enclosing a space in which an oscillating electromagnetic field can be maintained, the dimensions of the cavity determining the resonant frequency of the oscillations. It is used in microwave devices, such as the klystron, for frequencies exceeding 300 megahertz. Also called: {resonant cavity, rhumbatron}.
cavity wall	0.
	syl	cav+i:ty wall
	pos	n.
	def	a wall that consists of two separate walls, joined by wall-ties, with an air-space between them.
cavo-relievo	ety	Italian, literally: hollow relief
cavo-rilievo	alt
	head	cavo-relievo
	or	cavo-relievo
	syl	ca:vo-ri:lie:vo
	pron	<2ka:v*uri1lEv*u>, <2kA->
	pos	n.
vos	infl
	head	cavo-relievo
	or	vi
	syl	:vos
	pron	<-vi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vi	infl
	head	cavo-relievo
	or	vos
	syl	:vi
	pron	<-vi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavo-relievo	0.
	or	cavo-rilievo
	syl	ca:vo-re:lie:vo
	pron	<2ka:v*uri1lEv*u>, <2kA->
	pos	n.
	def	a relief sculpture in which the highest point in the carving is below the level of the original surface.
cavort	ety	C19: perhaps from #7curvet 
cavort	0.
	syl	ca+vort
	pron	<k*1vc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prance; caper.
cavorter	sub
	head	cavort
	syl	ca+1vort+er
	pos	n.
Cavour	0.
	syl	Ca:vour
	pron	Italian <ka1vur>
	pos	n.
	def	Conte {Ca@.mil@.lo Ben@.so di} (ka#!millo #!b$enzo di$:).@T 1810-61,@T Italian statesman and premier of Piedmont-Sardinia (1852-59; 1860-61): a leader of the movement for the unification of Italy.
cavy	ety	C18: from New Latin Cavia, from Galibi cabiai 
cavies	infl
	head	cavy
	syl	ca:vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cavy	0.
	syl	ca:vy
	pron	<1kAvi>
	pos	n.
	def	any small South American hystrico?!morph rodent of the family esp. any of the genus having a thickset body and very small tail. See also {guinea pig}.
caw	1.
	syl	caw
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the cry of a crow, rook, or raven. {~}
caw	2.
	syl	caw
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make this cry.
Robert	infl
	head	Cawdrey
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Cawdrey	0.
	syl	Caw:drey
	pron	<1kc:dri>
	pos	n.
	def	16th-17th-century English schoolmaster and lexicographer: compiled the first English dictionary in 1604.
Evonne	infl
	head	Cawley
	syl	E:vonne
	pos	n.
Cawley	0.
	syl	Caw:ley
	pron	<1kc:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Goolagong
	usage	n*'ee
	def	born 1951, Australian tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1971; Austral?!ian champion 1974-76.
Cawnpur	alt
	head	Cawnpore
	or	Cawnpore
	syl	Cawn+pur
	pron	<2kc:n1pu*>
	pos	n.
Cawnpore	0.
	or	Cawnpur
	syl	Cawn+pore
	pron	<2kc:n1pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Kanpur}.
Caxton	H1.1.
	syl	Cax+ton
	pron	<1k@kst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a book printed by William Caxton.
Caxton	H1.2.
	syl	Cax+ton
	pron	<1k@kst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of type, imitating the Gothic, that Caxton used in his books.
William	infl
	head	Caxton
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Caxton	H2.0.
	syl	Cax:ton
	pron	<1k@kst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??1422-91, English printer and translator: published, in Bruges, the first book printed in English (1475) and established the first printing press in England (1477).
cay	ety	C18: from Spanish cayo, probably from Old French quai #7quay 
cay	0.
	syl	cay
	pron	<kA>, <kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a small low island or bank composed of sand and coral fragments, esp. in the Caribbean area. Also called: {key}.
Cayenne	0.
	syl	Cay+enne
	pron	<kA1en>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of French Guiana, on an island at the mouth of the Cayenne River: French penal settlement from 1854 to 1938. Pop.: 24581 (1971 est.).
cayenne pepper	ety	C18: ultimately from Tupi quiynha 
cayenne pepper	0.
	syl	cay+enne pep+per
	pron	<kA1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hot condiment, bright red in colour, made from the dried seeds and pods of various capsicums. Often shortened to {cayenne}. Also called: {red pepper}.
Cayes	0.
	syl	Cayes
	pron	<kA>, French <kaj>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Les Cayes. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
Cayes	0.
	syl	Cayes
	pron	<kA>, French <kaj>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Les Cayes. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
cayman	ety	C16: from Spanish caim*'an, from Carib cayman, probably of African origin
caiman	alt
	head	cayman
	or	cayman
	syl	cai+man
	pron	<1kAm*n>
	pos	n.
caymans	infl
	head	cayman
	syl	cay+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cayman	0.
	or	caiman
	syl	cay+man
	pron	<1kAm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American crocodilian of the genus and related genera, similar to alligators but with a more heavily armoured belly: family (alligators, etc.).
Cayman Islands	0.
	syl	Cay+man Is+lands
	pron	<1kAm*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three coral islands in the Caribbean Sea northwest of Jamaica: a dependency of Jamaica until 1962, now a British colony. Capital: Georgetown. Pop.: 10249 (1970). Area: about 260 sq. km (100 sq. miles).
Cayugas	infl
	head	Cayuga
	or	Cayuga
	syl	Ca+yu+gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cayuga	infl
	or	Cayugas
	syl	Ca+yu+ga
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cayuga	1.
	syl	Ca+yu+ga
	pron	<kA1ju:g*>, <kI->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people (one of the Iroquois peoples) formerly living around Cayuga Lake.
Cayuga	2.
	syl	Ca+yu+ga
	pron	<kA1ju:g*>, <kI->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
cayuse	ety	C19: from a Chinookan language
cayuse	0.
	syl	cay+use
	pron	<1kIu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a small American Indian pony used by cowboys.
Cb	0.
	syl	Cb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	columbium.
CB	0.
	syl	CB
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Citizens' Band.
cb	0.
	syl	c.b.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	centre of buoyancy (of a boat, etc.).
CB	1.
	syl	C.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Companion of the (Order of the) Bath (a Brit. title).
CB	2.
	syl	C.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	County Borough.
C battery	0.
	syl	C bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a battery for supplying a voltage to the grid of a thermionic valve. Also called: {grid-bias battery}. Compare {A battery, B battery}.
CBC	0.
	syl	CBC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
cbd	alt
	head	CBD
	or	CBD
	syl	c.b.d.
CBD	1.
	or	cbd
	syl	C.B.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cash before delivery.
CBD	2.
	or	cbd
	syl	C.B.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	central business district.
CBE	0.
	syl	C.B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Commander of the (Order of the) British Empire.
CBI	0.
	syl	C.B.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Confederation of British Industry.
CBS	0.
	syl	CBS
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Columbia Broadcasting System.
cc	alt
	or	cc
	syl	c.c.
cc	1.
	or	cc
	syl	cc
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	carbon copy copies.
cc	2.
	or	cc
	syl	cc
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cubic centimetre(s).
cc	0.
	syl	cc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	chapters.
CC	1.
	syl	C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	City Council.
CC	2.
	syl	C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	County Council.
CC	3.
	syl	C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Cricket Club.
CCF	0.
	syl	C.C.F.
	usage	in Britain
	def	Combined Cadet Force.
C clef	0.
	syl	C clef
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a symbol (###800106 ) , now rarely used, placed at the beginning of the staff, establishing middle C as being on its centre line. See {alto clef, soprano clef, tenor clef}.
cd	0.
	syl	cd
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	candela.
Cd	0.
	syl	Cd
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	cadmium.
Cd	0.
	syl	Cd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	command (paper).
cd	0.
	syl	c.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cash discount.
CD	1.
	syl	C.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Civil Defence (Corps).
CD	2.
	syl	C.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Corps Diplo?!matique (Diplomatic Corps).
cd	0.
	syl	c/d
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for
	def	carried down.
CDN	0.
	syl	CDN
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Canada.
Cdn	0.
	syl	Cdn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Canadian.
Cdr	0.
	syl	Cdr.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Commander.
Cdre	0.
	syl	Cdre.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Commodore.
CDT	0.
	syl	CDT
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	Central Daylight Time.
Ce	0.
	syl	Ce
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	cerium.
CE	1.
	syl	C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chief engineer.
CE	2.
	syl	C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Church of England.
CE	3.
	syl	C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	civil engineer.
CE	4.
	syl	C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Common Entrance.
CE	5.
	syl	C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Common Era.
ceanothus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kean*_othos a kind of thistle
ceanothus	0.
	syl	ce:a+no+thus
	pron	<2sE*1n*uT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the North American rhamnaceous genus grown for their ornamental, often blue, flower clusters.
Cear'a	1.
	syl	Cea+r*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2sja1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil: sandy coastal plain, rising to a high plateau. Capital: Fortaleza. Pop.: 4361603 (1970). Area: 150630 sq. km (58746 sq. miles).
Cear'a	2.
	syl	Cea+r*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2sja1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Fortaleza}.
cease	ety	C14: from Old French cesser, from Latin cess*_are, frequentative of c*_edere to yield, #7cede 
cease	1.
	syl	cease
	pron	<sEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a gerund or an infinitive as object
	def	to bring or come to an end; desist from; stop.
without cease	2.
	head	cease
	syl	without cease.
	def	without stopping; incessantly.
cease-fire	1.
	syl	cease-fire
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	a period of truce, esp. one that is temporary and a preliminary step to establishing a more permanent peace on agreed terms.
cease-fire	2.
	syl	cease-fire
	pos	interj. n.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	the order to stop firing.
ceaseless	0.
	syl	cease+less
	pron	<1sEslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without stop or pause; incessant.
ceaselessly	sub
	head	ceaseless
	syl	cease+less+ly
	pos	adv.
Nicolae	infl
	head	Ceausescu
	syl	Nic:o:lae
	pron	<2niko1lI>
	pos	n.
Ceausescu	0.
	syl	Ceau:*,ses:cu
	pron	<Cau1Sesku:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, Rumanian statesman; chairman of the state council since 1967 and president of Rumania since 1974.
Ceb'u	1.
	syl	Ce:b*'u
	pron	<si1bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Philippines. Pop.: 1634182 (1970). Area: 5086 sq. km (1964 sq. miles).
Ceb'u	2.
	syl	Ce:b*'u
	pron	<si1bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Philippines, on E Ceb*'u island. Pop.: 418517 (1975 est.).
vCechy	0.
	syl	*vCech:y
	pron	<1Cexi>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for {Bohemia}.
Cecil	1.
	syl	Cec:il
	pron	<1sesL>, <1sis->
	pos	n.
	def	Lord {Da@.vid}. born 1902, English literary critic and biographer.
William	2.
	head	Cecil
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	See (William Cecil) {Burghley}.
Robert	3.
	head	Cecil
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	See (3rd Marquess of) {Salisbury}.
Saint	infl
	head	Cecilia
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Cecilia	0.
	syl	Ce+cil:ia
	pron	<si1sElj*>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??230 #7a.d., Roman martyr; patron saint of music. Feast day: Nov. 22.
cecity	ety	C16: from Latin caecit*_as, from caecus blind
cecity	0.
	syl	ce+ci+ty
	pron	<1sEsiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {blindness}.
cecropia moth	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin Cecropius belonging to C#7ecrops 
cecropia moth	0.
	syl	ce+cro+pi:a moth
	pron	<si1kr*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American saturniid moth, (or with brightly coloured wings and feathery antennae.
Cecrops	0.
	syl	Ce:crops
	pron	<1sEkrops>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek tradition
	def	the first king of Attica, represented as half-human, half-dragon.
ceca	infl
	head	cecum
	syl	ce+ca
	pron	<-k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cecum	0.
	syl	ce+cum
	pron	<1sEk*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {caecum}.
cecal	sub
	head	cecum
	syl	ce+cal
	pos	adj.
cedar	ety	C13: from Old French cedre, from Latin cedrus, from Greek kedros 
cedar	1.
	syl	ce+dar
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World coniferous tree of the genus having spreading branches, needle-like evergreen leaves, and erect barrel-shaped cones: family See also {cedar of Lebanon, deodar}.
cedar	2.
	syl	ce+dar
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other conifers, such as the red cedars and white cedars.
cedar	3.
	syl	ce+dar
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
cedar	4.
	syl	ce+dar
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other plants, such as the Spanish cedar.
cedar	5.
	syl	ce+dar
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of the wood of a cedar tree.
cedar of Lebanon	0.
	syl	ce+dar of Leb:a+non
	pos	n.
	def	a cedar, of SW Asia with level spreading branches and fragrant wood.
Cedar Rapids	0.
	syl	Ce+dar Rap+ids
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Iowa. Pop.: 109897 (1973 est.).
cede	ety	C17: from Latin c*_edere to yield, give way
cede	1.
	syl	cede
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to transfer, make over, or surrender (something, esp. territory or legal rights).
	exam	1	the lands were ceded by treaty.
cede	2.
	syl	cede
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow or concede (a point in an argument, etc.).
ceder	sub
	head	cede
	syl	ced+er
	pos	n.
cedi	infl
	syl	ce:di.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cedi	0.
	syl	ce:di
	pron	<1sAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Ghana, divided into 100 pesewa.
cedilla	ety	C16: from Spanish: little z, from ceda zed, from Late Latin zeta; a small z was originally written after c in Spanish, to indicate a sibilant
cedilla	0.
	syl	ce+dil+la
	pron	<si1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a character (*, ) placed underneath a before or esp. in French, Spanish, or Portuguese, denoting that it is to be pronounced (s), not (k). The same character is used in the scripts of other languages, as in Turkish under
CEGB	0.
	syl	C.E.G.B.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	Central Electricity Generating Board.
ceiba	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Spanish, of Arawak origin
ceiba	1.
	syl	cei+ba
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bombacaceous tropical tree of the genus such as the silk-cotton tree.
ceiba	2.
	syl	cei+ba
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	silk cotton; kapok.
ceil	ety	C15 celen, perhaps back formation from #7ceiling 
ceil	1.
	syl	ceil
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line (a ceiling) with plaster, boarding, etc.
ceil	2.
	syl	ceil
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a ceiling.
ceilidh	ety	C19: from Gaelic
ceilidh	0.
	syl	cei+lidh
	pron	<1kAli>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Scotland and Ireland
	def	an informal social gathering with folk music, singing, dancing, and storytelling.
ceiling	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
ceiling	1.
	syl	ceil+ing
	pron	<1sEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner upper surface of a room.
ceiling	2.
	syl	ceil+ing
	pron	<1sEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an upper limit, such as one set by regulation on prices or wages.
ceiling	3.
	syl	ceil+ing
	pron	<1sEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper altitude to which an aircraft can climb measured under specified conditions. See also {service ceiling, absolute ceiling}.
ceiling	4.
	syl	ceil+ing
	pron	<1sEliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the highest level in the atmosphere from which the earth's surface is visible at a particular time, usually the base of a cloud layer.
ceiling	5.
	syl	ceil+ing
	pron	<1sEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or metal surface fixed to the interior frames of a vessel for rigidity.
ceilometer	ety	C20: from #7ceiling+ -#7meter 
ceilometer	0.
	syl	ceil+om+e:ter
	pron	<sE1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for determining the cloud ceiling, esp. by means of a reflected light beam.
celadon	ety	C18: from French, from the name of the shepherd hero of L'Astr*'ee (1610), a romance by Honor*'e d'Urf*'e
celadon	1.
	syl	cel:a+don
	pron	<1sel*2don>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Chinese porcelain having a greyish-green glaze.
celadon	2.
	syl	cel:a+don
	pron	<1sel*2don>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale greyish-green colour, sometimes somewhat yellow.
Celaeno	0.
	syl	Ce:lae:no
	pron	<se1lEn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the Pleiades.
celandine	ety	C13: earlier celydon, from Latin chel*_idonia (the plant), from chel*_idonius of the swallow, from Greek khelid*_on swallow; the plant's season was believed to parallel the migration of swallows
celandine	0.
	syl	cel+an+dine
	pron	<1sel*n2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two unrelated plants, (see {greater celandine}) or (see {lesser celandine) }.
Celaya	0.
	syl	Ce+la+ya
	pron	Spanish <sA1laja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, in Guanajuato state: market town, famous for its sweetmeats; textile-manufacturing. Pop.: 143703 (1970).
-cele	ety	from Greek k*_el*_e tumour
-cele	0.
	syl	-cele
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	tumour or hernia.
	exam	1	hydrocele.
Celebes	0.
	syl	Cel+e:bes
	pron	<1selibEz>, <se1lEbiz>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in E Indonesia: mountainous and forested, with volcanoes and hot springs. Pop.: 8535164 (1971). Area: (including adjacent islands) 189033 sq. km (72986 sq. miles). Indonesian name: {Sulawesi}.
Celebes Sea	0.
	syl	Cel+e:bes Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the Pacific Ocean between Cel?!ebes, Borneo, and Mindanao.
celebrant	1.
	syl	cel+e:brant
	pron	<1selibr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person participating in a religious ceremony.
celebrant	2.
	syl	cel+e:brant
	pron	<1selibr*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an officiating priest, esp. at the Eucharist.
celebrate	ety	C15: from Latin celebr*_are, from celeber numerous, thronged, renowned
celebrate	1.
	syl	cel+e:brate
	pron	<1seli2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rejoice in or have special festivities to mark (a happy day, event, etc.).
celebrate	2.
	syl	cel+e:brate
	pron	<1seli2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to observe (a birthday, anniversary, etc.).
	exam	1	she celebrates her ninetieth birthday next month.
celebrate	3.
	syl	cel+e:brate
	pron	<1seli2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform (a solemn or religious ceremony), esp. to officiate at (Mass).
celebrate	4.
	syl	cel+e:brate
	pron	<1seli2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise public?!ly; proclaim.
celebration	sub
	head	celebrate
	syl	cel+e:1bra+tion
	pos	n.
celebrative	sub
	head	celebrate
	syl	cel+e:bra+tive
	pos	adj.
celebrator	sub
	head	celebrate
	syl	cel+e:2bra+tor
	pos	n.
celebrated	0.
	syl	cel+e:brat+ed
	pron	<1seli2brAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	famous.
	exam	1	a celebrated pianist;
	exam	2	a celebrated trial.
celebrities	infl
	head	celebrity
	syl	ce+leb+ri:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
celebrity	1.
	syl	ce+leb+ri:ty
	pron	<si1lebriti>
	pos	n.
	def	a famous person.
	exam	1	a show-business celebrity.
celebrity	2.
	syl	ce+leb+ri:ty
	pron	<si1lebriti>
	pos	n.
	def	fame or notoriety.
celeriac	ety	C18: from #7celery+ -ac, of unexplained origin
celeriac	0.
	syl	ce+ler:i+ac
	pron	<si1leri2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of celery, with a large turnip-like root, used as a vegetable.
celerity	ety	C15: from Old French celerite, from Latin celerit*_as, from celer swift
celerity	0.
	syl	ce+ler+i:ty
	pron	<si1leriti>
	pos	n.
	def	rapidity; swiftness; speed.
celery	ety	C17: from French c*'eleri, from Italian (Lombardy) dialect selleri (plural), from Greek selinon parsley
celery	1.
	syl	cel+er:y
	pron	<1sel*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous Eurasian plant, whose blanched leafstalks are used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. See also {celeriac}.
wild celery	2.
	head	celery
	syl	wild celery.
	def	a related and similar plant,
celery pine	0.
	syl	cel+er:y pine
	pos	n.
	def	a New Zealand gymnosperm tree, with celerylike shoots and useful wood: family
celesta	ety	C19: from French, Latinized variant of c*'eleste heavenly
celeste	alt
	head	celesta
	or	celesta
	syl	ce+leste
	pron	<si1lest>
	pos	n.
celesta	0.
	or	celeste
	syl	ce+les+ta
	pron	<si1lest*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a keyboard percussion instrument consisting of a set of steel plates of graduated length that are struck with key-operated hammers. The tone is an ethereal tinkling sound. Range: four octaves upwards from middle C.
celestial	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin c*_elesti*_alis, from Latin caelestis, from caelum heaven
celestial	1.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al
	pron	<si1lesti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavenly; divine; spiritual.
	exam	1	celestial peace.
celestial	2.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al
	pron	<si1lesti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sky.
	exam	1	celestial bodies.
celestially	sub
	head	celestial
	syl	ce+1les+ti+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Celestial Empire	0.
	syl	Ce+les+ti:al Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or literary name for the {Chinese Empire}.
celestial equator	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al e:qua+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the great circle lying on the celestial sphere the plane of which is perpendicular to the line joining the north and south celestial poles. Also called: {equinoctial, equinoctial circle}.
celestial globe	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al globe
	pos	n.
	def	a spherical model of the celestial sphere showing the relative positions of stars, constellations, etc.
celestial guidance	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the guidance of a spacecraft or missile by reference to the positions of one or more celestial bodies.
celestial horizon	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	See { {horizon} (sense 2b).}
celestial latitude	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al lat:i+tude
	pos	n.
	def	the angular distance of a celestial body north or south from the ecliptic. Sometimes shortened to {latitude}.
celestial longitude	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al lon+gi+tude
	pos	n.
	def	the angular distance measured eastwards from the vernal equinox to the intersection of the ecliptic with the great circle passing through a celestial body and the poles of the ecliptic. Sometimes shortened to {longitude}.
celestial navigation	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al nav:i+ga+tion
	pos	n.
	def	navigation by observation of the positions of the stars. Also called: {astronavigation}.
celestial pole	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al pole
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two points at which the earth's axis, extended to infinity, would intersect the celestial sphere. Sometimes shortened to {pole}.
celestial sphere	0.
	syl	ce+les+ti:al sphere
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary sphere of infinitely large radius enclosing the universe so that all celestial bodies appear to be projected onto its surface.
celestite	ety	C19: from German Z*"olestin, from Latin caelestis #7celestial (referring to the blue colour)+-#7ite %1
celestine	alt
	head	celestite
	or	celestite
	syl	cel+es+tine
	pron	<1selistin>, <-2stIn>
	pos	n.
celestite	0.
	or	celestine
	syl	cel+es+tite
	pron	<1seli2stIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, red, or blue mineral consisting of strontium sulphate in orthorhombic crystalline form: a source of strontium compounds. Formula: SrSO\4.
celiac	0.
	syl	ce+li+ac
	pron	<1sEli2@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {coeliac}.
celibate	ety	C17: from caelib*_atus, from caelebs unmarried, of obscure origin &- #!cel@.i+ba+cy n.
celibate	1.
	syl	cel:i+bate
	pron	<1selibit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is unmarried, esp. one who has taken a religious vow of chastity. {~}
celibate	2.
	syl	cel:i+bate
	pron	<1selibit>
	pos	n.
	def	unmarried, esp. by vow.
cell	ety	C12: from Medieval Latin cella monk's cell, from Latin: room, storeroom; related to Latin c*_el*_are to hide
cell	1.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small simple room, as in a prison, convent, monastery, or asylum; cubicle.
cell	2.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any small compartment.
	exam	1	the cells of a honeycomb.
cell	3.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the smallest unit of an organism that is able to function independently. It consists of a nucleus, containing the genetic material, surrounded by the cytoplasm in which are mitochondria, lysosomes, ribosomes, and other organelles. All cells are bounded by a cell membrane; plant cells have an outer cell wall in addition.
cell	4.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any small cavity or area, such as the cavity containing pollen in an anther.
cell	5.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting chemical energy into electrical energy, usually consisting of a container with two electrodes immersed in an electrolyte. See also {primary cell, secondary cell, dry cell, wet cell, fuel cell}.
cell	6.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {electrolytic cell}.
cell	7.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small religious house dependent upon a larger one.
cell	8.
	syl	cell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of persons operating as a nucleus of a larger political, religious, or other organization.
	exam	1	Communist cell.
cell-like	sub
	head	cell
	syl	cell-2like
	pos	adj.
cella	ety	C17: from Latin: room, shrine; see #7cell 
cellae	infl
	head	cella
	syl	cel+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cella	0.
	syl	cel+la
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner room of a classical temple, esp. the room housing the statue of a deity. Also called: {naos}.
cellar	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, from Latin cell*_arium foodstore, from cella #7cella 
cellar	1.
	syl	cel+lar
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground room, rooms, or storey of a building, usually used for storage. Compare {basement}.
cellar	2.
	syl	cel+lar
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where wine is stored.
cellar	3.
	syl	cel+lar
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stock of bottled wines.
cellar	4.
	syl	cel+lar
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store in a cellar.
cellarage	1.
	syl	cel+lar+age
	pron	<1sel*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of a cellar.
cellarage	2.
	syl	cel+lar+age
	pron	<1sel*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge for storing goods in a cellar, etc.
cellarer	0.
	syl	cel+lar+er
	pron	<1sel*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a monastic official responsible for food, drink, etc.
cellaret	0.
	syl	cel+lar+et
	pron	<2sel*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a case, cabinet, or sideboard with compartments for holding wine bottles.
cell division	0.
	syl	cell di+vi+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the division of a cell into two new cells during growth or reproduction. See {amitosis, meiosis, mitosis}.
Celle	0.
	syl	Cel+le
	pron	German <1tsel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE West Germany, on the Aller River in Lower Saxony: from 1378 to 1705 the residence of the Dukes of Brunswick-L*"uneburg. Pop.: 57100 (1970).
Benvenuto	infl
	head	Cellini
	syl	Ben:ve:nu:to
	pron	<2bAnvA1nu:to>
	pos	n.
Cellini	0.
	syl	Cel:li:ni
	pron	<Ci1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1500-71, Italian sculptor, goldsmith, and engraver, noted also for his autobiography.
cell membrane	0.
	syl	cell mem+brane
	pos	n.
	def	a very thin membrane, composed of lipids and protein, that surrounds the cytoplasm of a cell and controls the passage of substances into and out of the cell. Also called: {plasma membrane}.
cellos	infl
	head	cello
	syl	cel+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cello	0.
	syl	cel+lo
	pron	<1Cel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a bowed stringed instrument of the violin family. Range: more than four octaves upwards from C below the bass staff. It has four strings, is held between the knees, and has an extendible metal spike at the lower end, which acts as a support. Full name: {violoncello}.
cellist	sub
	head	cello
	syl	cel+list
	pos	n.
cellobiose	ety	C20: from #7cell #7ulose #7+biose 
cellose	alt
	head	cellobiose
	or	cellobiose
	syl	cel+lose
	pron	<1sel*uz>
	pos	n.
cellobiose	0.
	or	cellose
	syl	cel+lo+bi+ose
	pron	<2sel*u1bI*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a disaccharide obtained by the hydrolysis of cellulose by cellulase. Formula: C\1\2H\2\2O\1\1.
celloidin	ety	C20: from #7cellulose+ -#7oid+ -#7in 
celloidin	0.
	syl	cel+loi+din
	pron	<s*1lcidin>
	pos	n.
	def	a nitrocellulose compound derived from pyroxylin, used in a solution of alcohol and ether for embedding specimens before cutting sections for microscopy.
cellophane	ety	C20: originally a trademark, from #7cellulose+ -#7phane 
cellophane	0.
	syl	cel+lo+phane
	pron	<1sel*2fAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible thin transparent sheeting made from wood pulp and used as a moisture-proof wrapping.
cellular	1.
	syl	cel+lu+lar
	pron	<1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a cell.
cellular	2.
	syl	cel+lu+lar
	pron	<1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or having cells or small cavities; porous.
cellular	3.
	syl	cel+lu+lar
	pron	<1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	woven with an open texture.
	exam	1	a cellular blanket.
cellulase	ety	C20: from #7cellulose+ -#7ase 
cellulase	0.
	syl	cel+lu+lase
	pron	<1selju2lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme that converts cellulose to the disaccharide cellobiose.
cellule	ety	C17: from Latin cellula, diminutive of cella #7cell 
cellule	0.
	syl	cel+lule
	pron	<1selju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small cell.
cellulitis	ety	C19: from cellula #7cellule+ -#7itis 
cellulitis	0.
	syl	cel+lu+li+tis
	pron	<2selju1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of any of the tissues of the body, characterized by fever, pain, swelling, and redness of the affected area.
Celluloid	1.
	syl	Cel+lu+loid
	pron	<1selju2lcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a flammable thermo?!plastic material consisting of cellulose nitrate mixed with a plasticizer, usually camphor: used in sheets, rods, and tubes for making a wide range of articles.
Celluloid	2.a.
	syl	Cel+lu+loid
	pron	<1selju2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a cellulose derivative used for coating film.
Celluloid	2.b.
	syl	Cel+lu+loid
	pron	<1selju2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the trans?!parent sheets on which the constituent drawings of an animated film are prepared.
Celluloid	2.c.
	syl	Cel+lu+loid
	pron	<1selju2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	cinema film.
cellulose	ety	C18: from French cellule cell (see #7cellule) #7+ -#7ose %2
cellulose	0.
	syl	cel+lu+lose
	pron	<1selju2l*uz>, <-2l*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysaccharide consisting of long unbranched chains of linked glucose units: the main constituent of plant cell walls and used in making paper, rayon, and film.
cellulosic	sub
	head	cellulose
	syl	cel+lu+1lo+sic
	pos	adj. n.
cellulose acetate	0.
	syl	cel+lu+lose ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	nonflammable material made by acetylating cellulose: used in the manufacture of film, dopes, lacquers, and artificial fibres.
cellulose nitrate	0.
	syl	cel+lu+lose ni+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a compound made by treating cellulose with nitric and sulphuric acids, used in plastics, lacquers, and explosives: a nitrogen-containing ester of cellulose. Also called (not in chemical usage) : {nitrocellulose}. See also {guncotton}.
cellulous	0.
	syl	cel+lu+lous
	pron	<1seljul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	consisting of cells; cellular.
cell wall	0.
	syl	cell wall
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of a cell, esp. the structure in plant cells that consists of cellulose, lignin, etc., and gives mechanical support to the cell.
celom	0.
	syl	ce+lom
	pron	<1sEl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less frequent U.S. spelling of {coelom}.
Celsius	ety	C18: named after Anders Celsius (1701-44), Swedish astronomer who invented it
Celsius	0.
	syl	Cel:si:us
	pron	<1selsi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a measurement on the Celsius scale. Symbol: C
Celsius scale	0.
	syl	Cel:si:us scale
	pos	n.
	def	a scale of temperature in which 0?% represents the melting point of ice and 100?% represents the boiling point of water. Also called: {centigrade scale}. Compare {Fahrenheit scale}.
celt	ety	C18: from Late Latin celtes chisel, of obscure origin
celt	0.
	syl	celt
	pron	<selt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a stone or metal axelike instrument with a bevelled edge.
Kelt	alt
	head	Celt
	or	Celt
	syl	Kelt
	pos	n.
Celt	1.
	or	Kelt
	syl	Celt
	pron	<kelt>, <selt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks a Celtic language.
Celt	2.
	or	Kelt
	syl	Celt
	pron	<kelt>, <selt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Indo-European people who in pre-Roman times inhabited Britain, Gaul, Spain, and other parts of W and central Europe.
Celt	0.
	syl	Celt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Celtic.
Celtiberian	1.
	syl	Celt:i+be:ri:an
	pron	<2kelti1bi*ri*n>, <-tI->, <2sel->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Celtic people ({Celtiberi}) who inhabited the Iberian peninsula during classical times.
Celtiberian	2.
	syl	Celt:i+be:ri:an
	pron	<2kelti1bi*ri*n>, <-tI->, <2sel->
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, belonging to the Celtic branch of the Indo-European family, recorded in a number of inscriptions.
Keltic	alt
	head	Celtic
	or	Celtic
	syl	Kelt+ic
	pos	n.
Celtic	1.
	or	Keltic
	syl	Celt+ic
	pron	<1keltik>, <1sel->
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages that includes Gaelic, Welsh, and Breton, still spoken in parts of Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Brittany. Modern Celtic is divided into the Brythonic (southern) and Goidelic (northern) groups.
Celtic	2.
	or	Keltic
	syl	Celt+ic
	pron	<1keltik>, <1sel->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Celts or the Celtic languages.
Celtically	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Keltically
	syl	Cel+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Keltically	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Celtically
	syl	Kel+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Celticism	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Kelticism
	syl	Celt:i+cism
	pron	<1kelti?!2siz*m>, <1sel->
	pos	n.
Kelticism	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Celticism
	syl	Kelt:i+cism
	pos	n.
Celticist	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Kelticist
	syl	Celt:i+cist
	pos	n.
Celtist	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Keltist
	syl	Celt+ist
	pos	n.
Kelticist	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Celticist
	syl	Kelt:i+cist
	pos	n.
Keltist	sub
	head	Celtic
	or	Celtist
	syl	Kelt+ist
	pos	n.
Celtic cross	0.
	syl	Celt+ic cross
	pos	n.
	def	a Latin cross with a broad ring surrounding the point of intersection.
cembalo	ety	C19: shortened from #7clavicembalo 
cembali	infl
	head	cembalo
	or	cembalos
	syl	cem+ba+li
	pron	<-2li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cembalos	infl
	head	cembalo
	or	cembali
	syl	cem+ba+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cembalo	0.
	syl	cem+ba+lo
	pron	<1Cemb*l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {harpsichord}.
cembalist	sub
	head	cembalo
	syl	cem+ba+list
	pos	n.
cement	ety	C13: from Old French ciment, from Latin caementum stone from the quarry, from caedere to hew
cement	1.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine grey powder made of a mixture of calcined limestone and clay, used with water and sand to make mortar, or with water, sand, and aggregate, to make concrete.
cement	2.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	a binder, glue, or adhesive.
cement	3.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	something that unites or joins; bond.
cement	4.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	any of various materials used in filling teeth.
cement	5.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	mineral matter, such as silica and calcite, that binds together particles of rock, bones, etc., to form a solid mass of sedimentary rock.
cement	6.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cementum}.
cement	7.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join, bind, or glue together with or as if with cement.
cement	8.
	syl	ce+ment
	pron	<si1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or cover with cement.
cementer	sub
	head	cement
	syl	ce+1ment+er
	pos	n.
cementation	1.
	syl	ce+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2sEmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of heating a solid with a powdered material to modify the properties of the solid, esp. the heating of wrought iron, surrounded with charcoal, to 750-900?%C to produce steel.
cementation	2.
	syl	ce+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2sEmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of ce?!menting or being cemented.
cementite	0.
	syl	ce+ment+ite
	pron	<si1mentIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard brittle compound of iron and carbon that forms in carbon steels and some cast irons. Formula: Fe\3C.
cementum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: #7cement 
cementum	0.
	syl	ce+men+tum
	pron	<si1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin bonelike tissue that covers the dentine in the root of a tooth.
cemetery	ety	C14: from Late Latin coem*_et*_erium, from Greek koim*_et*_erion room for sleeping, from koiman to put to sleep
cemeteries	infl
	head	cemetery
	syl	cem+e:ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cemetery	0.
	syl	cem+e:ter:y
	pron	<1semitri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where the dead are buried, esp. one not attached to a church.
cen	0.
	syl	cen.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	central.
cenacle	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin c*_en*_aculum, from c*_ena supper
coenacle	alt
	head	cenacle
	or	cenacle
	syl	coen:a+cle
	pron	<1sen*kL>
	pos	n.
cenacle	1.
	or	coenacle
	syl	cen:a+cle
	pron	<1sen*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a supper room, esp. one on an upper floor.
cenacle	2.
	or	coenacle
	syl	cen:a+cle
	pron	<1sen*kL>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap.
	def	the room in which the Last Supper took place.
-cene	ety	from Greek kainos new
-cene	0.
	syl	-cene
	pos	n.
	usage	and adj. combining form.
	def	denoting a recent geological period.
	exam	1	Miocene.
cenesthesia	0.
	syl	ce+nes+the+si:a
	pron	<2sEnis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {coenaesthesia}.
C Eng	0.
	syl	C. Eng.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	chartered engineer.
Mont	infl
	head	Cenis
	syl	Mont.
	pos	n.
Cenis	0.
	syl	Ce+nis
	pron	French <s*1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the Graian Alps in SE France, between Lanslebourg (France) and Susa (Italy): nearby tunnel, opened in 1871. Highest point: 2049 m (6831 ft.). Italian name: {Mon+te Ce+ni+sio} (#!monte t#se#!ni$:zjo).
cenobite	0.
	syl	ce+no+bite
	pron	<1sEn*u2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {coenobite}.
cenogenesis	0.
	syl	ce+no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2sEn*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {caenogenesis}.
cenospecies	ety	C20: from Greek koinos common+#7species 
cenospecies	infl
	syl	ce+no+spe+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cenospecies	0.
	syl	ce+no+spe+cies
	pron	<1sEn*2spESEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a species related to another by the ability to interbreed.
	exam	1	dogs and wolves are cenospecies.
cenotaph	ety	C17: from Latin cenotaphium, from Greek kenotaphion, from kenos empty+ taphos tomb
cenotaph	0.
	syl	cen:o+taph
	pron	<1sen*2ta:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a monument honouring a dead person or persons buried elsewhere.
cenotaphic	sub
	head	cenotaph
	syl	cen:o+1taph+ic
	pos	adj.
cenote	ety	C19: via Mexican Spanish from Maya conot 
cenote	0.
	syl	ce+no+te
	pron	<si1n*utA>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Yucatan peninsula
	def	a natural well formed by the collapse of an overlying limestone crust: often used as a sacrificial site by the Mayas.
Cenozoic	ety	C19: from Greek kainos new, recent+ z*_oikos, from z*_oion animal
Cainozoic	alt
	head	Cenozoic
	or	Cenozoic
	syl	Cai+no+zo+ic
	pos	adj.
Cenozoic	1.
	or	Cainozoic
	syl	Ce+no+zo+ic
	pron	<2sEn*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denot?!ing, or relating to the most recent geological era, which began 70000000 years ago: characterized by the development and increase of the mammals.
the	2.
	head	Cenozoic
	syl	the.
	def	the Cenozoic era.
cense	ety	C14: from Old French encenser; see #7incense %1
cense	0.
	syl	cense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burn incense near or before (an altar, shrine, etc.).
censer	0.
	syl	cen+ser
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container for burning incense, esp. one swung at religious ceremonies. Also called: {thurible}.
censor	ety	C16: from Latin, from c*_ens*_ere to consider, assess
censor	1.
	syl	cen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person authorized to examine publications, theatrical presentations, films, letters, etc., in order to suppress in whole or part those considered obscene, politically unacceptable, etc.
censor	2.
	syl	cen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who controls or suppresses the behaviour of others, usually on moral grounds.
censor	3.
	syl	cen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in republican Rome
	def	either of two senior magistrates elected to keep the list of citizens up to date, control aspects of public finance, and supervise public morals.
censor	4.
	syl	cen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the postulated factor responsible for regulating the translation of ideas and desires from the unconscious to the conscious mind. See also {superego}.
censor	5.
	syl	cen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ban or cut portions of (a publication, film, letter, etc.).
censor	6.
	syl	cen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a censor of (behaviour, etc.).
censorable	sub
	head	censor
	syl	cen+sor+a:ble
	pos	adj.
censorial	sub
	head	censor
	syl	cen+so+ri:al
	pron	<sen1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
censorious	0.
	syl	cen+so+ri+ous
	pron	<sen1sc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	harshly critical; fault-finding.
censoriously	sub
	head	censorious
	syl	cen+1so+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
censoriousness	sub
	head	censorious
	syl	cen+1so+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
censorship	1.
	syl	cen+sor+ship
	pron	<1sens*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy or programme of censoring.
censorship	2.
	syl	cen+sor+ship
	pron	<1sens*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or system of censoring.
censorship	3.
	syl	cen+sor+ship
	pron	<1sens*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the activity of the mind in regulating impulses, etc., from the unconscious so that they are modified before reaching the conscious mind.
censurable	0.
	syl	cen+sur+a:ble
	pron	<1senS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving censure, condemnation, or blame.
censurableness	sub
	head	censurable
	or	censurability
	syl	cen+sur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
censurability	sub
	head	censurable
	or	censurableness
	syl	cen+sur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
censurably	sub
	head	censurable
	syl	cen+sur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
censure	1.
	syl	cen+sure
	pron	<1senS*>
	pos	n.
	def	severe disapproval; harsh criticism.
censure	2.
	syl	cen+sure
	pron	<1senS*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to criticize (someone or something) severely; condemn.
censurer	sub
	head	censure
	syl	cen+sur+er
	pos	n.
census	ety	C17: from Latin, from c*_ens*_ere to assess
censuses	infl
	head	census
	syl	cen+sus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
census	1.
	syl	cen+sus
	pron	<1sens*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an official periodic count of a population including such information as sex, age, occupation, etc.
census	2.
	syl	cen+sus
	pron	<1sens*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a registration of the population and a property evaluation for purposes of taxation.
censual	sub
	head	census
	syl	cen+su:al
	pos	adj.
cent	ety	C16: from Latin cent*_esimus hundredth, from centum hundred
cent	1.
	syl	cent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of Australia, Barbados, Botswana, Canada, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, Guyana, Hong Kong, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malaysia, Mauritius, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of China, Sierra Leone, Singapore, the Somali Republic, South Africa, South Vietnam, Swaziland, Tanzania, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, the United States, and Western Samoa. It is worth one hundredth of their respective standard units.
cent	2.
	syl	cent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of pitch between two frequencies \2 and \1 equal to 3986.31 log \2/ \1); one twelve-hundredth of the interval between two frequencies having the ratio 1:2 (an octave).
cent	1.
	syl	cent.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	centigrade.
cent	2.
	syl	cent.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	central.
cent	3.
	syl	cent.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	century.
cental	ety	C19: from Latin centum hundred
cental	0.
	syl	cen+tal
	pron	<1sentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds (45.3 kilograms).
centaur	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek kentauros, of unknown origin
centaur	0.
	syl	cen+taur
	pron	<1sentc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a race of creatures with the head, arms, and torso of a man, and the lower body and legs of a horse.
Centauri	infl
	head	Centaurus
	syl	Cen+tau+ri
	pron	<sen?!1tc:rI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Centaurus	0.
	syl	Cen+tau+rus
	pron	<sen1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous extensive constellation in the S hemi?!sphere, close to the Southern Cross, that contains two first magnitude stars, Alpha Centauri and Beta Centauri, and the globular cluster Omega Centauri. Also called: {The Centaur}.
centaury	ety	C14: ultimately from Greek Kentauros the Centaur; from the legend that Chiron the Centaur was responsible for divulging its healing properties
centauries	infl
	head	centaury
	syl	cen+tau+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centaury	1.
	syl	cen+tau+ry
	pron	<1sentc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian plant of the genus esp. having purplish-pink flowers and formerly believed to have medicinal properties: family
centaury	2.
	syl	cen+tau+ry
	pron	<1sentc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus which includes the cornflower and knapweed: family (composites).
centavo	ety	Spanish: one hundredth part
centavos	infl
	head	centavo
	syl	cen+ta+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centavo	0.
	syl	cen+ta+vo
	pron	<sen1ta:v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, the Philippines, and Portugal. It is worth one hundredth of their respective standard units.
centenarian	1.
	syl	cen+te+nar+i:an
	pron	<2senti1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is at least 100 years old.
centenarian	2.
	syl	cen+te+nar+i:an
	pron	<2senti1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	being at least 100 years old.
centenarian	3.
	syl	cen+te+nar+i:an
	pron	<2senti1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a centenarian.
centenary	ety	C17: from Latin cent*_en*_arius of a hundred, from cent*_en*_i a hundred each, from centum hundred
centenary	1.
	syl	cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a period of 100 years.
centenary	2.
	syl	cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring once every 100 years.
	exam	1	centenary cel?!ebrations.
centenaries	infl
	head	centenary
	syl	cen+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centenary	3.
	syl	cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a 100th anniversary or its cel?!ebration.
centennial	ety	C18: from Latin centum hundred, on the model of #7biennial 
centennial	1.
	syl	cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<sen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, lasting for, or completing a period of 100 years.
centennial	2.
	syl	cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<sen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every 100 years.
centennial	3.
	syl	cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<sen1teni*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {centenary}.
centennially	sub
	head	centennial
	syl	cen+1ten+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
center	0.
	syl	cen+ter
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {centre}.
centering	0.
	syl	cen+ter+ing
	pron	<1sent*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {centring}.
centesimal	ety	C17: from Latin cent*_esimus, from centum hundred
centesimal	1.
	syl	cen+tes:i+mal
	pron	<sen1tesim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	hundredth. {~}
centesimal	2.
	syl	cen+tes:i+mal
	pron	<sen1tesim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to division into hundredths.
centesimally	sub
	head	centesimal
	syl	cen+1tes:i+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
centesimo	ety	C19: from Spanish and Italian, from Latin cent*_esimus hundredth, from centum hundred
centesimos	infl
	head	centesimo
	syl	cen+tes:i+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centesimo	0.
	syl	cen+tes:i+mo
	pron	<sen1tesi2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a fractional monetary unit of Chile, Italy, Panama, and Uruguay. It is worth one hundredth of their respective standard units.
centi-	ety	from French, from Latin centum hundred
centi-	1.
	syl	cen:ti-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting one hundredth.
	exam	1	centimetre.
centi-	2.
	syl	cen:ti-
	qual	Rare.
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting a hundred.
	exam	1	centipede.
centiare	ety	French, from #7centi -#7+ are from Latin *_area; see #7are %2#7, area 
centare	alt
	head	centiare
	or	centiare
	syl	cen+tare
	pron	<1sente*>, French <s?~a1ta:r>
	pos	n.
centiare	0.
	or	centare
	syl	cen+ti+are
	pron	<1senti2e*>, French <s?~a1tja:r>, French <s?~a1ta:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area equal to one square metre.
centigrade	1.
	syl	cen+ti+grade
	pron	<1senti2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {Celsius. ~}
centigrade	2.
	syl	cen+ti+grade
	pron	<1senti2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	a unit of angle equal to one hundredth of a grade.#e {Usage}. Although still used in meteorology, when indicating the Celsius scale of temperature, is now usually avoided in other scientific contexts because of its possible confusion with the hundredth part of a grade.
centigramme	alt
	head	centigram
	or	centigram
	syl	cen+ti+gramme
	pron	<1senti2gr@m>
	pos	n.
centigram	0.
	or	centigramme
	syl	cen+ti+gram
	pron	<1senti2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundredth of a gram.
centiliter	alt
	head	centilitre
	or	centilitre
	syl	cen+ti+li+ter
	pron	<1senti2lEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
centilitre	0.
	or	centiliter
	syl	cen+ti+li+tre
	pron	<1senti2lEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundredth of a litre.
centillions	infl
	head	centillion
	or	centillion
	syl	cen+til+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centillion	infl
	or	centillions
	syl	cen+til+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centillion	1.
	syl	cen+til+lion
	pron	<sen1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 600 zeros (10%6%0%0).
centillion	2.
	syl	cen+til+lion
	pron	<sen1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number repre?!sented as one followed by 303 zeros (10%3%0%3).
centime	ety	C18: from French, from Old French centiesme from Latin cent*_esimus hundredth, from centum hundred
centime	0.
	syl	cen+time
	pron	<1son2tEm>, French <s?~a1tim>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of Algeria, Belgium, Burundi, Cameroun, the Central African Republic, Chad, the Congo Republic, Dahomey, France, Gabon, Guinea, Haiti, the Ivory Coast, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Malagasy Republic, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Switzerland, Tahiti, Togo, and Upper Volta. It is worth one hundredth of their respective standard units.
centimeter	alt
	head	centimetre
	or	centimetre
	syl	cen+ti+me+ter
	pron	<1senti2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
centimetre	0.
	or	centimeter
	syl	cen+ti+me+tre
	pron	<1senti2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundredth of a metre.
centimetre-gram-second	0.
	syl	cen+ti:me:tre-gram-sec:ond
	pos	n.
	def	See {cgs units}.
c'entimo	ety	from Spanish; see #7centime 
c'entimos	infl
	head	c'entimo
	syl	c*'en+ti+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
c'entimo	0.
	syl	c*'en+ti+mo
	pron	<1senti2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of Costa Rica, Paraguay, Spain, and Venezuela. It is worth one hundredth of their respective standard currency units.
centipede	0.
	syl	cen+ti+pede
	pron	<1senti2pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any carnivorous arthropod of the genera etc., having a body of between 15 and 190 segments, each bearing one pair of legs: class See also {myriapod}.
centipoise	0.
	syl	cen:ti+poise
	pron	<1senti2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundredth of a poise. 1 centipoise is equal to 0.001 newton second per square metre.
centner	ety	C17: from German Zentner, ultimately from Latin cent*_en*_arius of a hundred; see #7centenary 
centner	1.
	syl	cent+ner
	pron	<1sentn*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {short hundredweight}. a unit of weight equivalent to 100 pounds (45.3 kilograms).
centner	2.
	syl	cent+ner
	pron	<1sentn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some European countries
	def	a unit of weight equivalent to 50 kilograms (110.23 pounds).
centner	3.
	syl	cent+ner
	pron	<1sentn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equivalent to 100 kilograms.
cento	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: patchwork garment
centos	infl
	head	cento
	syl	cen+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cento	0.
	syl	cen+to
	pron	<1sent*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of writing, esp. a poem, composed of quotations from other authors.
CENTO	0.
	syl	CENTO
	pron	<1sent*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Central Treaty Organization; an organization for military and economic cooperation formed in 1959 by the U.K., Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey as a successor to the Baghdad Pact.
centra	0.
	syl	cen+tra
	pron	<1sentr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {centrum}.
central	1.
	syl	cen+tral
	pron	<1sentr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	in, at, of, from, containing, or forming the centre of something.
	exam	1	the central street in a city;
	exam	2	the central material of a golf ball.
central	2.
	syl	cen+tral
	pron	<1sentr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	main, principal, or chief; most important.
	exam	1	the central cause of a problem.
central	3.a.
	syl	cen+tral
	pron	<1sentr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the central nervous system.
central	3.b.
	syl	cen+tral
	pron	<1sentr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the centrum of a vertebra.
central	4.
	syl	cen+tral
	pron	<1sentr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a vowel articulated with the tongue held in an intermediate position halfway between the positions for back and front vowels, as for the of English
central	5.
	syl	cen+tral
	pron	<1sentr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a force
	def	directed from or towards a point.
centrally	sub
	head	central
	syl	cen+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
Central African Empire	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Af+ri+can Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	a landlocked country of central Africa: joined with Chad as a territory of French Equatorial Africa in 1910; became an independent republic in 1960; became a parliamentary monarchy in 1976; consists of a huge plateau, mostly savanna, with dense forests in the south; drained chiefly by the Shari and Ubangi Rivers. Languages: French and Sangho. Religion: chiefly animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Bangui. Pop.: 1637000 (1971 est.). Area: 622577 sq. km (240376 sq. miles). Former names: (until 1958) {Ubangi-Shari}; (1960-76) {Central African Republic}. French name: {R*'epublique Centrafricaine}.
Central African Federation	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Af+ri+can Fed+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland} or the {Rhodesia and Nyasaland Federation}.
Central America	0.
	syl	Cen+tral A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	an isthmus joining the continents of North and South America, extending from the S border of Mexico to the NW border of Colombia and consisting of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and the Canal Zone. Area: about 518000 sq. km (200000 sq. miles).
Central American	sub
	head	Central America
	syl	Cen+tral A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
central angle	0.
	syl	cen+tral an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle whose vertex is at the centre of a circle.
central bank	0.
	syl	cen+tral bank
	pos	n.
	def	a national bank that does business mainly with a government and with other banks: it regulates the volume and cost of credit.
Central Committee	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Com+mit+tee
	pos	n.
	usage	in Communist parties
	def	the body responsible for party policy between meetings of the party congress: in practice, it is in charge of day-to-day operations of the party bureaucracy.
Central European Time	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Eur:o+pe:an Time
	pos	n.
	def	the standard time adopted by Western European countries one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time, corresponding to British Summer Time. Abbrev.: {C.E.T}.
central heating	0.
	syl	cen+tral heat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system for heating the rooms of a building by means of radiators or air vents connected by pipes or ducts to a central source of heat.
Centralia	0.
	syl	Cen+tra+li:a
	pron	<sen1trAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {Centre} (sense 1).
Central India Agency	0.
	syl	Cen+tral In+di:a A:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a former group of 89 states in India, under the supervision of a British political agent until 1947: most important were Indore, Bhopal, and Rewa.
Central Intelligence Agency	0.
	syl	Cen+tral In+tel+li+gence A:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	See {C.I.A}.
centralism	0.
	syl	cen+tral+ism
	pron	<1sentr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle or act of bringing something under central control; centralization.
centralist	sub
	head	centralism
	syl	cen+tral+ist
	pos	n. adj.
centralistic	sub
	head	centralism
	syl	cen+tral+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
centralities	infl
	head	centrality
	syl	cen+tral+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centrality	0.
	syl	cen+tral+i:ty
	pron	<sen1tr@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being central.
centralise	alt
	head	centralize
	or	centralize
	syl	cen+tral+ise
	pron	<1sentr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
centralize	1.
	or	centralise
	syl	cen+tral+ize
	pron	<1sentr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or move (something) to or towards a centre.
centralize	2.
	or	centralise
	syl	cen+tral+ize
	pron	<1sentr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come under central control, esp. governmental control.
centralization	sub
	head	centralize
	or	centralisation
	syl	cen+tral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
centralisation	sub
	head	centralize
	or	centralization
	syl	cen+tral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
centralizer	sub
	head	centralize
	or	centraliser
	syl	cen+tral+2iz+er
	pos	n.
centraliser	sub
	head	centralize
	or	centralizer
	syl	cen+tral+2is+er
	pos	n.
central limit theorem	0.
	syl	cen+tral lim+it the:o+rem
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a theorem stating that under certain general conditions the sum of a group of inde?!pendent random variables tends to a normal distribution as the number of variables increases.
central nervous system	0.
	syl	cen+tral nerv+ous sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of nerve tissue that controls and coordinates the activities of an animal. In vertebrates it consists of the brain and spinal cord. Abbrev.: {CNS}. Compare {autonomic nervous system}.
Central Powers	0.a.
	syl	Cen+tral Pow+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	European history
	usage	before World War I
	def	Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary after they were linked by the Triple Alliance in 1882.
Central Powers	0.b.
	syl	Cen+tral Pow+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	European history
	usage	during World War I
	def	Germany and Austria-Hungary, together with their allies Turkey and Bulgaria.
central processing unit	0.
	syl	cen+tral pro+ces+sing u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a computer that performs logical and arithmetical operations on the data as specified in the instructions. Abbrev.: {CPU}
Central Provinces and Berar	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Prov+inc:es and Be+rar
	pron	<be1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of central India: reorganized and renamed Madhya Pradesh in 1950.
Central Region	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in central Scotland, formed in 1975 from Clackmannan, most of Stirling, and parts of Perth, West Lothian, Fife, and Kinross. Pop.: 270056 (1976 est.). Area: 2590 sq. km (1000 sq. miles).
central reservation	alt
	head	central reserve
	or	central reserve
	syl	cen+tral res+er+va+tion
	pos	n.
central reserve	0.
	or	central reservation
	syl	cen+tral re+serve
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the strip, often covered with grass, that separates the two sides of a motorway or dual carriageway. U.S. name: {median strip}.
Central Standard Time	0.
	syl	Cen+tral Stand+ard Time
	pos	n.
	def	one of the standard times used in North America, based on the local time of the 90?% meridian, six hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Abbrev.: {C.S.T}.
central sulcus	0.
	syl	cen+tral sul+cus
	pos	n.
	def	a deep cleft in each hemisphere of the brain separating the frontal lobe from the parietal lobe.
central tendency	0.
	syl	cen+tral ten+den+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the tendency of the values of a random variable to cluster around the mean median and mode.
centre	ety	C14: from Latin centrum the stationary point of a compass, from Greek kentron needle, from kentein to prick #e Usage. To centre round is considered illogical by many writers and speakers, who prefer the more precise phrase to centre on.
center	alt
	head	centre
	or	centre
	syl	cen+ter
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
centre	1.a.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the midpoint of any line or figure, esp. the point within a circle or sphere that is equidistant from any point on the circumference or surface.
centre	1.b.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the point within a body through which a specified force may be considered to act, such as the centre of gravity.
centre	2.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the point, axis, or pivot about which a body rotates.
centre	3.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a point, area, or part that is approximately in the middle of a larger area or volume.
centre	4.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place at which some specified activity is concentrated.
	exam	1	a shopping centre.
centre	5.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is a focus of interest.
centre	6.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of activity or influence.
	exam	1	a centre of power.
centre	7.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, policy, or thing in the middle.
centre	8.a.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a political party or group favouring moderation, esp. the moderate members of a legislative assembly.
centre	8.b.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Centre-Left alliance.
centre	9.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any part of the central nervous system that regulates a specific function.
	exam	1	respiratory centre.
centre	10.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar with a conical point upon which a workpiece or part may be turned or ground.
centre	11.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a punch mark or small conical hole in a part to be drilled, which enables the point of the drill to be located accurately.
centre	12.a.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a player who plays in the middle of the forward line.
centre	12.b.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of passing the ball from a wing to the middle of the field, court, etc.
centre	13.a.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a player who jumps for the ball at the start of play.
centre	13.b.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the player in this position.
centre	14.a.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ring around the bull's eye.
centre	14.b.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that hits this ring.
centre	15.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move towards, mark, put, or be at a centre.
centre	16.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to focus or bring together.
	exam	1	to centre one's thoughts.
centre	17.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to have as a main point of view or theme.
	exam	1	the novel centred on crime.
centre	18.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or locate (a workpiece or part) using a centre.
centre	19.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or round
	def	to have as a centre.
centre	20.
	or	center
	syl	cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Football, hockey, etc.
	def	to pass (the ball) into the middle of the field or court.
Centhe	infl
	head	Centre
	syl	Cen+the.
	pos	n.
Centre	1.
	syl	Cen+tre
	pron	<1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (archaic): {Centralia}. the sparsely inhabited central region of Australia.
Centre	2.
	syl	Cen+tre
	pron	French <1s*~a:tr>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central France: generally low-lying; drained chiefly by the Rivers Loire, Loir, and Cher.
centre bit	0.
	syl	cen+tre bit
	pos	n.
	def	a drilling bit with a central projecting point and two side cutters.
centreboard	0.
	syl	cen:tre+board
	pron	<1sent*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a supplementary keel for a sailing vessel, which may be adjusted by raising and lowering. Compare {daggerboard}.
centred dot	1.
	syl	cen+tred dot
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.) : {bullet}. a heavy dot ({@.#800107}) used to draw attention to a particular paragraph.
centred dot	2.
	syl	cen+tred dot
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a dot placed at a central level in a line of type or writing.
centre-fire	1.
	syl	cen:tre-fire
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cartridge
	def	having the primer in the centre of the base.
centre-fire	2.
	syl	cen:tre-fire
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	adapted for such cartridges.
centre-fire	xref
	syl	cen:tre-fire
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {rim-fire}.
centerfold	alt
	head	centrefold
	or	centrefold
	syl	cen:ter+fold
	pron	<1sent*2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
centrefold	0.
	or	centerfold
	syl	cen:tre+fold
	pron	<1sent*2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a large coloured illustration folded so that it forms the central spread of a magazine.
centre forward	0.
	syl	cen+tre for+ward
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	the central forward in the attack.
centre half	0.
	syl	cen+tre half
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	a defender who plays in the middle of the defence.
centre of curvature	0.
	syl	cen+tre of cur+va+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the centre of a circle whose radius, the {radius of curvature}, is normal to the concave side of a curve at a given point.
centre of gravity	0.
	syl	cen+tre of grav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the point through which the resultant of the gravitational forces on a body always acts.
centre of mass	0.
	syl	cen+tre of mass
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which the mass of a system could be concentrated without affecting the behaviour of the system under the action of external forces.
centre of pressure	1.
	syl	cen+tre of pres+sure
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the point in a body at which the resultant pressure acts when the body is immersed in a fluid.
centre of pressure	2.
	syl	cen+tre of pres+sure
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	the point at which the resultant aerodynamic forces intersect the chord line of the aerofoil.
centrepiece	0.
	syl	cen:tre+piece
	pron	<1sent*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an object used as the centre of something, esp. for decoration.
centre punch	0.
	syl	cen+tre punch
	pos	n.
	def	a small steel tool with a conical tip used to punch a small indentation at the location of the centre of a hole to be drilled.
centre spread	0.
	syl	cen+tre spread
	pos	n.
	def	the pair of two facing pages in the middle of a magazine, newspaper, etc., often illustrated.
centre three-quarter	0.
	syl	cen+tre three-quar:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	either of two middle players on the three-quarter line.
centri-	0.
	syl	cen:tri-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {centro-}.
centrical	alt
	head	centric
	or	centric
	syl	cen+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
centric	1.
	or	centrical
	syl	cen+tric
	pron	<1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	being central or having a centre.
centric	2.
	or	centrical
	syl	cen+tric
	pron	<1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or originating at a nerve centre. &- {#!cen+tri+cal+ly} &- {cen+tric+#;i@.ty} (s$en#!tr$Is$It$I)
-centric	ety	abstracted from #7eccentric, concentric, etc.
-centric	0.
	syl	-cen:tric
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	having a centre as specified.
	exam	1	heliocentric.
centrifugal	ety	C18: from New Latin centrifugus, from #7centri -#7+ Latin fugere to flee
centrifugal	1.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<sen1trifjugL>, <1sentri2fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting, moving, or tending to move away from a centre. Compare {centripetal}.
centrifugal	2.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<sen1trifjugL>, <1sentri2fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or operated by centrifugal force.
	exam	1	centrifugal pump.
centrifugal	3.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<sen1trifjugL>, <1sentri2fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of certain inflores?!cences
	def	developing outwards from a centre.
centrifugal	4.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<sen1trifjugL>, <1sentri2fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {efferent}.
centrifugal	5.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<sen1trifjugL>, <1sentri2fju:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that uses centrifugal force for its action.
centrifugal	6.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<sen1trifjugL>, <1sentri2fju:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the rotating perforated drum in a centrifuge.
centrifugally	sub
	head	centrifugal
	syl	cen+1trif:u+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
centrifugal force	0.
	syl	cen+trif:u+gal force
	pos	n.
	def	a force that acts outwards on any body that rotates or moves along a curved path and is directed away from the axis of rotation or the centre of curvature of the path. Compare {centripetal force}.
centrifuge	1.
	syl	cen+tri+fuge
	pron	<1sentri2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rotating machines that separate liquids from solids or dispersions of one liquid in another, by the action of centrifugal force.
centrifuge	2.
	syl	cen+tri+fuge
	pron	<1sentri2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rotating devices for subjecting human beings or animals to varying accelerations for experimental purposes.
centrifuge	3.
	syl	cen+tri+fuge
	pron	<1sentri2fju:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to the action of a centrifuge.
centrifugation	sub
	head	centrifuge
	syl	cen+trif:u+ga+tion
	pron	<2sentrifju1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
centering	alt
	head	centring
	or	centring
	syl	cen+ter+ing
	pron	<1sent*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
centring	1.
	or	centering
	syl	cen+tring
	pron	<1sentriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary structure, esp. one made of timber, used to support an arch during construction.
centring	2.
	or	centering
	syl	cen+tring
	pron	<1sentriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of coming to or putting into a centre.
	exam	1	centring a target.
centriole	ety	C19: from New Latin centriolum, diminutive of Latin centrum #7centre 
centriole	0.
	syl	cen+tri+ole
	pron	<1sentri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two rodlike bodies in most animal cells that form the poles of the spindle during mitosis.
centripetal	ety	C17: from New Latin centripetus seeking the centre; see #7centri-, -petal 
centripetal	1.
	syl	cen+trip+e:tal
	pron	<sen1tripitL>, <1sentri2pEtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting, moving, or tending to move towards a centre. Compare {centrifugal}.
centripetal	2.
	syl	cen+trip+e:tal
	pron	<sen1tripitL>, <1sentri2pEtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or operated by centripetal force.
centripetal	3.
	syl	cen+trip+e:tal
	pron	<sen1tripitL>, <1sentri2pEtL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of certain inflorescences
	def	developing from the outside towards the centre.
centripetal	4.
	syl	cen+trip+e:tal
	pron	<sen1tripitL>, <1sentri2pEtL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {afferent}.
centripetally	sub
	head	centripetal
	syl	cen+1trip+e:tal+ly
	pos	adv.
centripetal force	0.
	syl	cen+trip+e:tal force
	pos	n.
	def	a force that acts inwards on any body that rotates or moves along a curved path and is directed towards the centre of curvature of the path or the axis of rotation. Compare {centrifugal force}.
centrist	0.
	syl	cen+trist
	pron	<1sentrist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding moderate political views. &- {#!cen+trism}
centro-	ety	from Greek kentron #7centre 
centri-	infl
	head	centro-
	syl	cen:tri-
centrobaric	ety	C18: from Late Greek kentrobarikos, from Greek kentron bareos centre of gravity
centrobaric	0.
	syl	cen+tro+bar+ic
	pron	<2sentr*u1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with a centre of gravity.
centroclinal	0.
	syl	cen+tro+cli+nal
	pron	<2sentr*u1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a rock formation in which the strata slope down and in towards a central point or area.
centroid	0.a.
	syl	cen+troid
	pron	<1sentrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the centre of mass of an object of uniform density, esp. of a geometric figure.
centroid	0.b.
	syl	cen+troid
	pron	<1sentrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the point in a set whose coordinates are the mean values of the coordinates of the other points in the set.
centromere	0.
	syl	cen+tro+mere
	pron	<1sentr*2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dense nonstaining region of a chromosome that attaches it to the spindle during mitosis.
centromeric	sub
	head	centromere
	syl	cen+tro+mer+ic
	pron	<2sentr*1merik>, <-1mi*rik>
	pos	adj.
centrosome	0.
	syl	cen+tro+some
	pron	<1sentr*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a small protoplasmic body that surrounds the centrides. Also called: {centrosphere, astrosphere}.
centrosomic	sub
	head	centrosome
	syl	cen+tro+som+ic
	pron	<2sentr*1somik>
	pos	adj.
centrosphere	1.
	syl	cen+tro+sphere
	pron	<1sentr*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the central part of the earth, below the crust.
centrosphere	2.
	syl	cen+tro+sphere
	pron	<1sentr*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {centrosome}.
centrum	ety	C19: from Latin: #7centre 
centrums	infl
	head	centrum
	or	centra
	syl	cen+trums
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centra	infl
	head	centrum
	or	centrums
	syl	cen+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
centrum	0.
	syl	cen+trum
	pron	<1sentr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part or body of a vertebra.
centum	ety	Latin: #7hundred, chosen because the c represents the Indo-European k 
centum	0.
	syl	cen+tum
	pron	<1sent*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to the Indo-European languages in which original velar stops were not palatalized, namely languages of the Hellenic, Italic, Celtic, Germanic, Anatolian, and Tocharian branches. Compare {satem}.
centuplicate	ety	C17: from Late Latin centuplic*_are, from centuplex hundredfold, from Latin centum hundred+ -plex -fold
centuplicate	1.
	syl	cen+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<sen1tju:pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase 100 times.
centuplicate	2.
	syl	cen+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<sen1tju:plikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	increased a hundredfold.
centuplicate	3.
	syl	cen+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<sen1tju:plikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundredfold.
centuplicate	xref
	syl	cen+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<sen1tju:pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also {cen+tu+ple} (#!s$entj$up%@l).
centuplication	sub
	head	centuplicate
	syl	cen+2tu+pli+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
centurial	1.
	syl	cen+tu+ri:al
	pron	<sen1tju*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Roman century.
centurial	2.
	syl	cen+tu+ri:al
	pron	<sen1tju*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	involving a period of 100 years.
centurion	ety	C14: from Latin centuri*_o, from centuria #7century 
centurion	0.
	syl	cen+tu+ri+on
	pron	<sen1tju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the officer commanding a Roman century.
century	ety	C16: from Latin centuria, from centum hundred
centuries	infl
	head	century
	syl	cen+tu+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
century	1.
	syl	cen+tu+ry
	pron	<1senC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of 100 years.
century	2.
	syl	cen+tu+ry
	pron	<1senC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the successive periods of 100 years dated before or after an epoch or event, esp. the birth of Christ.
century	3.a.
	syl	cen+tu+ry
	pron	<1senC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a score or grouping of 100.
	exam	1	to score a century in cricket.
century	4.
	syl	cen+tu+ry
	pron	<1senC*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a unit of foot soldiers, originally consisting of 100 men. See also {maniple}.
century	5.
	syl	cen+tu+ry
	pron	<1senC*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a division of the people for purposes of voting.
century	6.
	syl	cen+tu+ry
	pron	<1senC*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a style of type.
century plant	0.
	syl	cen+tu+ry plant
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American agave, having large greyish leaves and greenish flowers on a tall fleshy stalk. It blooms only once in 10 to 30 years and was formerly thought to flower once in a century. Also called: {American aloe}.
ceorl	ety	Old English; see #7churl 
ceorl	0.
	syl	ceorl
	pron	<Ce*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a freeman of the lowest class in Anglo-Saxon England.
ceorlish	sub
	head	ceorl
	syl	ceorl+ish
	pos	adj.
cep	ety	C19: from French c*`epe, from Gascon dialect cep, from Latin cippus stake
cep	0.
	syl	cep
	pron	<sep>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible saprophytic basidiomycetous woodland fungus, with a brown shining cap covering white spore-bearing tubes and having a rich nutty flavour: family
cephalad	0.
	syl	ceph:a+lad
	pron	<1sef*2l@d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	towards the head or anterior part. Compare {caudad}.
cephalalgia	0.
	syl	ceph:a+lal+gi:a
	pron	<2sef*1l@lJi*>, <-J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {headache}.
cephalic	1.
	syl	ce+phal+ic
	pron	<si1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the head.
cephalic	2.
	syl	ce+phal+ic
	pron	<si1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, on, or near the head.
-cephalic	ety	from Greek -kephalos; see -#7cephalous 
-cephalous	alt
	head	-cephalic
	or	-cephalic
	syl	-ceph:a:lous
	pos	adj.
-cephalic	0.
	or	-cephalous
	syl	-ce:phal:ic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating skull or head; -headed.
	exam	1	brachycephalic.
-cephaly	sub
	head	-cephalic
	or	-cephalism
	syl	-ceph:a:ly
	pos	n.
-cephalism	sub
	head	-cephalic
	or	-cephaly
	syl	-ceph:a:lism
	pos	n.
cephalic index	0.
	syl	ce+phal+ic in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the greatest width of the human head to its greatest length, multiplied by 100.
kephalin	alt
	head	cephalin
	or	cephalin
	syl	keph:a+lin
	pron	<1kef*lin>
	pos	n.
cephalin	0.
	or	kephalin
	syl	ceph:a+lin
	pron	<1sef*lin>, <1kef->
	pos	n.
	def	a phosphatide, similar to lecithin, that occurs in the nerve tissue and brain.
cephalisation	alt
	head	cephalization
	or	cephalization
	syl	ceph:a+li+sa+tion
	pron	<2sef*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
cephalization	0.
	or	cephalisation
	syl	ceph:a+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sef*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the evolution of animals
	def	development of a head by the concentration of feeding and sensory organs and nervous tissue at the anterior end.
cephalo-	ety	via Latin from Greek kephalo-, from kephate head
cephalochordate	1.
	syl	ceph:a+lo+chor+date
	pron	<2sef*l*u1kc:dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any chordate animal of the subphylum having a fishlike body and no vertebral column; a lancelet.
cephalochordate	2.
	syl	ceph:a+lo+chor+date
	pron	<2sef*l*u1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cephalometer	0.
	syl	ceph:a+lom+e:ter
	pron	<2sef*1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the dimensions of the human head.
cephalometric	sub
	head	cephalometer
	syl	ceph:a+lo+met+ric
	pron	<2sef*l*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
cephalometry	sub
	head	cephalometer
	syl	ceph:a+1lom+e:try
	pos	n.
Cephalonia	0.
	syl	Ceph:a+lo+ni:a
	pron	<2sef*1l*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in the Ionian Sea, the largest of the Ionian Islands, off the W coast of Greece. Pop.: 36742 (1971). Area: 935 sq. km (365 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Kephallin*'ia}.
cephalopod	1.
	syl	ceph:a+lo+pod
	pron	<1sef*l*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine mollusc of the class characterized by well-developed head and eyes and a ring of sucker-bearing tentacles. The group includes the octopuses, squids, cuttlefish, and pearly nautilus.
cephalopod	2.
	syl	ceph:a+lo+pod
	pron	<1sef*l*2pod>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cephalopodan	sub
	head	cephalopod
	syl	ceph:a+1lop:o+dan
	pos	adj. n.
cephalothoraxes	infl
	head	cephalothorax
	or	cephalothoraces
	syl	ceph:a+lo+tho+rax:es
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cephalothoraces	infl
	head	cephalothorax
	or	cephalothoraxes
	syl	ceph:a+lo+tho+ra:ces
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cephalothorax	0.
	syl	ceph:a+lo+tho+rax
	pron	<2sef*l*u1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior part of many crustaceans and some other arthropods consisting of a united head and thorax.
cephalothoracic	sub
	head	cephalothorax
	syl	ceph:a+lo+tho+rac+ic
	pron	<2sef*l*uT*1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
-cephalus	ety	New Latin -cephalus; see -#7cephalic 
-cephalus	0.
	syl	-ceph:a:lus
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting a cephalic abnormality.
	exam	1	hydrocephalus.
Cepheid variable	0.
	syl	Ce+phe:id var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1sEfiid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	any of a class of variable stars with regular cycles of variations in luminosity (ranging from a few hours up to several years). There is a relationship between the periods of variation and the absolute magnitudes, which is used for measuring the distance of such stars.
Cepheus	ety	from Latin C*_epheus named after the mythical king
Cephei	infl
	head	Cepheus
	syl	Ce+phe:i
	pron	<1sEfi2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Cepheus	H1.0.
	syl	Ce+pheus
	pron	<1sEfju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the N hemisphere near Cassiopeia and the Pole Star. See also {Cepheid variable}.
Cepheus	H2.0.
	syl	Ce:pheus
	pron	<1sEfju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Ethiopia, father of Andromeda and husband of Cassiopeia.
ceraceous	ety	C18: from Latin c*_era wax
ceraceous	0.
	syl	ce+ra+ceous
	pron	<si1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	waxlike or waxy.
Ceram	0.
	syl	Ce+ram
	pron	<si1r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, in the Moluccas, separated from New Guinea by the {Ceram Sea} : mountainous and densely forested. Area: 17150 sq. km (6622 sq. miles). Also called: {Seram, Serang}.
ceramal	ety	C20: from #7ceram (#7ic) #7+al (#7loy) 
ceramal	0.
	syl	ce+ram+al
	pron	<s*1rAm*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cermet}.
ceramic	ety	C19: from Greek keramikos, from keramos potter's clay, pottery
ceramic	1.
	syl	ce+ram+ic
	pron	<si1r@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard brittle material made by firing clay and similar substances.
ceramic	2.
	syl	ce+ram+ic
	pron	<si1r@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	an object made from such a material. {~}
ceramic	3.
	syl	ce+ram+ic
	pron	<si1r@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or made from a ceramic.
	exam	1	this vase is ceramic.
ceramic	4.
	syl	ce+ram+ic
	pron	<si1r@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to ceramics.
	exam	1	ceramic arts and crafts.
ceramics	0.
	syl	ce+ram+ics
	pron	<si1r@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art and techniques of producing articles of clay, porcelain, etc.
ceramist	sub
	head	ceramics
	or	ceramicist
	syl	cer:a+mist
	pron	<1ser*mist>
	pos	n.
ceramicist	sub
	head	ceramics
	or	ceramist
	syl	ce+1ram:i+cist
	pos	n.
cerargyrite	ety	C19: from Greek keras horn+ arguros silver+-#7ite %1
cerargyrite	0.
	syl	ce+rar+gy+rite
	pron	<si1ra:Ji2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-yellow or colourless soft secondary mineral consisting of silver chloride in cubic crystalline form: a source of silver. Formula: AgCl. Also called: {horn silver}.
cerastes	ety	C16: from Latin: horned serpent, from Greek kerast*_es horned, from keras horn
cerastes	infl
	syl	ce+ras+tes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cerastes	0.
	syl	ce+ras+tes
	pron	<s*1r@stEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any venomous snake of the genus esp. the horned viper.
cerate	ety	C16: from Latin c*_er*_atum, from c*_era wax
cerate	0.
	syl	ce+rate
	pron	<1si*rit>, <-rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard ointment or medicated paste consisting of lard or oil mixed with wax or resin.
cerated	1.
	syl	ce+rat+ed
	pron	<1si*rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain birds, such as the falcon
	def	having a cere.
cerated	2.
	syl	ce+rat+ed
	pron	<1si*rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	covered with wax.
cerato-	ety	from Greek kerat-, keras horn
cerato-	1.
	syl	cer:a:to-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denot?!ing horn or a hornlike part.
	exam	1	ceratodus.
cerato-	2.
	syl	cer:a:to-
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting the cornea. {~} Also: {kerato-}.
ceratodus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7cerato-+ Greek odous tooth
ceratoduses	infl
	head	ceratodus
	syl	ce+rat:o+dus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ceratodus	0.
	syl	ce+rat:o+dus
	pron	<si1r@t*d*s>, <2ser*1t*ud*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct lungfish constituting the genus common in Cretaceous and Triassic times. Compare {barramunda}.
ceratoid	0.
	syl	cer:a+toid
	pron	<1ser*2tcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape or texture of animal horn.
Cerberus	0.
	syl	Cer:ber:us
	pron	<1sR:b*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a dog, usually represented as having three heads, that guarded the entrance to Hades.
Cerberean	sub
	head	Cerberus
	syl	Cer+be:re:an
	pron	<s*1bi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
cercaria	ety	C19: New Latin, literally: tailed creature, from Greek kerkos tail
cercariae	infl
	head	cercaria
	syl	cer+car:i:ae
	pron	<-i2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cercaria	0.
	syl	cer+car:i:a
	pron	<s*1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the larval forms of trematode worms. It has a short forked tail and resembles an immature adult.
cercarial	sub
	head	cercaria
	syl	cer+1car+i:al
	pos	adj.
cercarian	sub
	head	cercaria
	syl	cer+1car+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
cercis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kerkis weaver's shuttle, Judas tree
cercis	0.
	syl	cer+cis
	pron	<1sR:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the leguminous genus which includes the redbud and Judas tree.
cercopithecoid	ety	C19: from Latin cercopith*_ecus monkey with a tail (from Greek kerkopith*_ekos, from kerkos tail+ pith*_ekos ape)+-#7oid 
cercopithecoid	1.
	syl	cer+co+pi+the:coid
	pron	<2sR:k*upi1TEkcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the primate superfamily (Old World monkeys).
cercopithecoid	2.
	syl	cer+co+pi+the:coid
	pron	<2sR:k*upi1TEkcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an Old World monkey.
cercus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek kerkos tail
cerci	infl
	head	cercus
	syl	cer+ci
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cercus	0.
	syl	cer+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of sensory appendages at the tip of the abdomen of some insects and other arthropods.
cercal	sub
	head	cercus
	syl	cer+cal
	pos	adj.
cere	ety	C15: from Old French cire wax, from Latin c*_era 
cere	H1.0.
	syl	cere
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft waxy swelling, containing the nostrils, at the base of the upper beak in such birds as the parrot.
cere	ety	C15: from Latin c*_er*_are, from c*_era wax
cere	H2.0.
	syl	cere
	pron	<si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap (a corpse, etc.) in a cerecloth.
cereal	ety	C19: from Latin cere*_alis concerning agriculture, of #7ceres 
cereal	1.
	syl	ce+re:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any grass that produces an edible grain, such as oat, rye, wheat, rice, maize, sorghum, and millet.
cereal	2.
	syl	ce+re:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain produced by such a plant.
cereal	3.
	syl	ce+re:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any food made from this grain, esp. breakfast food.
cereal	4.
	syl	ce+re:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to any of these plants or their products.
	exam	1	cereal farming.
cerebellum	ety	C16: from Latin, diminutive of #7cerebrum 
cerebellums	infl
	head	cerebellum
	or	cerebella
	syl	cer+e:bel+lums
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cerebella	infl
	head	cerebellum
	or	cerebellums
	syl	cer+e:bel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cerebellum	0.
	syl	cer+e:bel+lum
	pron	<2seri1bel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the major divisions of the vertebrate brain, situated in man above the medulla oblongata and beneath the cerebrum, whose function is coordination of voluntary movements and maintenance of bodily equilibrium.
cerebellar	sub
	head	cerebellum
	syl	cer+e:1bel+lar
	pos	adj.
cerebral	1.
	syl	cer+e:bral
	pron	<1seribr*l>, U.S. also <s*1rEbr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the cerebrum or to the entire brain.
cerebral	2.
	syl	cer+e:bral
	pron	<1seribr*l>, U.S. also <s*1rEbr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving intelligence rather than emotions or instinct.
cerebral	3.
	syl	cer+e:bral
	pron	<1seribr*l>, U.S. also <s*1rEbr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {cacuminal}.
cerebral	4.
	syl	cer+e:bral
	pron	<1seribr*l>, U.S. also <s*1rEbr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a consonant articulated in the manner of a cacuminal consonant.
cerebrally	sub
	head	cerebral
	syl	cer+e:bral+ly
	pos	adv.
cerebral dominance	0.
	syl	cer+e:bral dom:i+nance
	pos	n.
	def	the normal tendency for one half of the brain, usually the left cerebral hemisphere in right-handed people, to be more highly developed in certain functions than the other half.
cerebral hemisphere	0.
	syl	cer+e:bral hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	def	either half of the cerebrum.
cerebral palsy	0.
	syl	cer+e:bral pal+sy
	pos	n.
	def	a nonprogressive impairment of muscular function and weakness of the limbs, caused by damage to the brain before or during birth.
cerebrate	0.
	syl	cer+e:brate
	pron	<1seri2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Usually facetious.
	def	to use the mind; think; ponder; consider.
cerebration	ety	C19: from Latin cerebrum brain
cerebration	0.
	syl	cer+e:bra+tion
	pron	<2seri1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of thinking; consideration; thought.
cerebro-	ety	from #7cerebrum 
cerebroside	ety	C20: from #7cerebro -#7+ -#7ose %2#7+ -#7ide 
cerebroside	0.
	syl	cer+e:bro+side
	pron	<2seri1br*usId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of lipids occurring in large amounts in the myelin sheath of nerves and containing fatty acids, sphingosine, and galactose.
cerebrospinal	0.
	syl	cer+e:bro+spi+nal
	pron	<2seribr*u1spInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the brain and spinal cord.
cerebrospinal fluid	0.
	syl	cer+e:bro+spi+nal flu+id
	pos	n.
	def	the clear colourless fluid in the spaces inside and around the spinal cord and brain.
fever	alt
	head	cerebrospinal meningitis
	or	cerebrospinal meningitis
	syl	fe+ver
	pos	n.
cerebrospinal meningitis	0.
	or	fever
	syl	cer+e:bro+spi+nal men+in+gi+tis
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious form of meningitis caused by the bacterium characterized by high fever, skin rash, delirium, stupor, and sometimes coma. Also called: {epidemic meningitis}.
cerebrovascular	0.
	syl	cer+e:bro+vas+cu+lar
	pron	<2seribr*u1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the blood vessels and the blood supply of the brain.
cerebral vascular accident	alt
	head	cerebrovascular accident
	or	cerebrovascular accident
	syl	cer+e:bral vas+cu+lar ac+ci+dent
	pos	n.
cerebrovascular accident	0.
	or	cerebral vascular accident
	syl	cer+e:bro+vas+cu+lar ac+ci+dent
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden interruption of the blood supply to the brain caused by rupture of an artery in the brain ({cerebral haemorrhage}) or the blocking of a blood vessel, as by a clot of blood ({cerebral occlusion) }. See {apoplexy, {stroke} (sense 4).}
cerebrum	ety	C17: from Latin: the brain
cerebrums	infl
	head	cerebrum
	or	cerebra
	syl	cer+e:brums
	pron	<-br*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cerebra	infl
	head	cerebrum
	or	cerebrums
	syl	cer+e:bra
	pron	<-br*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cerebrum	1.
	syl	cer+e:brum
	pron	<1seribr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior portion of the brain of vertebrates, consisting of two lateral hemispheres joined by a thick band of fibres: the dominant part of the brain in man, associated with intellectual function, emotion, and personality. See {telencephalon}.
cerebrum	2.
	syl	cer+e:brum
	pron	<1seribr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the brain considered as a whole.
cerebrum	3.
	syl	cer+e:brum
	pron	<1seribr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the main neural bundle or ganglion of certain invertebrates.
cerebroid	sub
	head	cerebrum
	syl	cer+e:2broid
	pos	adj.
cerebric	sub
	head	cerebrum
	syl	cer+e:bric
	pron	<1seribrik>
	pos	adj.
cerecloth	ety	C15: from earlier cered cloth, from Latin c*_er*_are to wax; see #7cere %2
cerecloth	0.
	syl	cere+cloth
	pron	<1si*2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	waxed waterproof cloth of a kind formerly used as a shroud.
cerement	ety	C17: from French cirement, from cirer to wax; see #7cere %2
cerement	1.
	syl	cere+ment
	pron	<1si*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cerecloth}.
cerement	2.
	syl	cere+ment
	pron	<1si*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any burial clothes.
ceremonial	1.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni:al
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or relating to ceremony or ritual.
ceremonial	2.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni:al
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the observance of formality, esp. in etiquette.
ceremonial	3.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni:al
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan for formal observances on a particular occasion; ritual.
ceremonial	4.a.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni:al
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the prescribed order of rites and ceremonies.
ceremonial	4.b.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni:al
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing this.
ceremonialism	sub
	head	ceremonial
	syl	cer+e:1mo+ni+al+ism
	pos	n.
ceremonialist	sub
	head	ceremonial
	syl	cer+e:1mo+ni+al+ist
	pos	n.
ceremonially	sub
	head	ceremonial
	syl	cer+e:1mo+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ceremonious	1.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	especially or excessively polite or formal.
ceremonious	2.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2seri1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	observing ceremony; involving formalities.
ceremoniously	sub
	head	ceremonious
	syl	cer+e:1mo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ceremoniousness	sub
	head	ceremonious
	syl	cer+e:1mo+ni+ous+ness
	pos	n.
ceremony	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin c*_erem*_onia, from Latin caerim*_onia what is sacred, a religious rite
ceremonies	infl
	head	ceremony
	syl	cer+e:mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ceremony	1.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ny
	pron	<1serim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal act or ritual, often set by custom or tradition, performed in observation of an event or anniversary.
	exam	1	a ceremony commemorating Shakespeare's birth.
ceremony	2.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ny
	pron	<1serim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious rite or series of rites.
ceremony	3.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ny
	pron	<1serim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a courteous gesture or act.
	exam	1	the ceremony of toasting the Queen.
ceremony	4.
	syl	cer+e:mo+ny
	pron	<1serim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	ceremonial observances or gestures collectively.
	exam	1	the ceremony of a monarchy.
stand on ceremony	5.
	head	ceremony
	syl	stand on ceremony.
	def	to insist on or act with excessive formality.
without ceremony	6.
	head	ceremony
	syl	without ceremony.
	def	in a casual or informal manner.
Cerenkov	0.
	syl	Ce:ren:kov
	pron	Russian <Ci1rjenk*f>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Pavel Alekseyevich) {Cherenkov}.
Ceres	H1.0.
	syl	Ce:res
	pron	<1si*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of agriculture. Greek counterpart: {Demeter}.
Ceres	H2.0.
	syl	Ce+res
	pron	<1si*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest asteroid and the first to be discovered. It has a diameter of 670 kilometres.
ceresin	ety	C19: irregularly from Latin c*_era wax
ceresin	0.
	syl	cer+e:sin
	pron	<1serisin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white wax extracted from ozocerite.
cereus	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin c*_ereus a wax taper, from c*_era wax
cereus	1.
	syl	ce+re:us
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American cactus of the genus esp. of N Brazil, which grows to a height of 13 metres (40 feet).
cereus	2.
	syl	ce+re:us
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related cacti, such as the night-blooming cereus.
ceria	ety	New Latin, from #7cerium 
ceria	0.
	syl	ce+ri:a
	pron	<1si*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {ceric oxide}.
ceric	0.
	syl	ce+ric
	pron	<1si*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing cerium in the tetravalent state.
ceric oxide	0.
	syl	ce+ric ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellow solid used in ceramics, enamels, and radiation shields. Formula: CeO\2. Also called: {cerium dioxide, ceria}.
cerise	ety	C19: from French: #7cherry 
cerise	0.a.
	syl	ce+rise
	pron	<s*1rEz>, <-1rEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate to dark red colour.
cerise	0.b.
	syl	ce+rise
	pron	<s*1rEz>, <-1rEs>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a cerise scarf.
cerium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7ceres (the asteroid)+-#7ium 
cerium	0.
	syl	ce+ri:um
	pron	<1si*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile steel-grey element of the lanthanide series of metals, used in lighter flints and as a reducing agent in metallurgy. Symbol: Ce; atomic no.: 58; atomic wt.: 140.12; valency: 3 or 4; relative density: 6.77; melting pt.: 795?%C; boiling pt.: 3468?%C.
cerium metals	0.
	syl	ce+ri:um met+als
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the metals lanthanum, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, promethium, and samarium, forming a sub-group of the lanthanides.
cermet	ety	C20: from #7cer (#7amic) #7 +#7met (#7al) 
cermet	0.
	syl	cer+met
	pron	<1sR:mit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several materials consisting of a metal matrix with ceramic particles disseminated through it. They are hard and resistant to high temperatures. Also called: {ceramal}.
CERN	0.
	syl	CERN
	pron	<sR:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Conseil Europ*'een pour la Re?!cherche Nucl*'eaire; an organization of European states with a centre in Geneva for research in high-energy particle physics.
Cernvauti	0.
	syl	Cer+n*va+u*,ti
	pron	<CArn*1utsj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rumanian name for {Chernovtsy}.
cernuous	ety	C17: from Latin cernuus leaning forwards, of obscure origin
cernuous	0.
	syl	cer+nu+ous
	pron	<1sR:nju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of some flowers or buds
	def	drooping.
cero	ety	C19: from Spanish: saw, sawfish, altered spelling of #7sierra 
cero	infl
	or	ceros
	syl	ce:ro
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ceros	infl
	head	cero
	or	cero
	syl	ce:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cero	1.
	syl	ce:ro
	pron	<1si*r*u>, <1sir*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large spiny-finned food fish, of warm American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family (mackerels, tunnies, etc.).
cero	2.
	syl	ce:ro
	pron	<1si*r*u>, <1sir*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or related fish.
cerography	0.
	syl	ce+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<si*1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of engraving on a waxed plate on which a printing surface is created by electrotyping.
cerographic	sub
	head	cerography
	or	cerographical
	syl	ce+ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2si*r*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cerographical	sub
	head	cerography
	or	cerographic
	syl	ce+ro+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cerographist	sub
	head	cerography
	syl	ce+1rog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
ceroplastic	1.
	syl	ce+ro+plas+tic
	pron	<2si*r*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to wax modelling.
ceroplastic	2.
	syl	ce+ro+plas+tic
	pron	<2si*r*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	modelled in wax.
ceroplastics	0.
	syl	ce+ro+plas+tics
	pron	<2si*r*u1pl@stiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of wax modelling.
cerotic acid	0.
	syl	ce+rot+ic ac:id
	pron	<si1rotik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {hexacosanoic acid}.
cerotype	0.
	syl	ce+ro+type
	pron	<1si*r*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a process for preparing a printing plate by engraving a wax-coated copper plate and then using this as a mould for an electrotype.
cerous	ety	C19: from #7cerium+ -#7ous 
cerous	0.
	syl	ce+rous
	pron	<1si*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing cerium in the trivalent state.
Cerro de Pasco	0.
	syl	Cer+ro de Pas+co
	pron	Spanish <1sArro>, Spanish <de> <1pasko>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Peru, in the Andes: one of the highest towns in the world, 4400 m (14436 ft.) above sea level; mining centre. Pop.: 47000 (1973 est.).
Cerro Gordo	0.
	syl	Cer+ro Gor+do
	pron	Spanish <1sArro> <1gordo>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain pass in E Mexico, between Veracruz and Jalapa: site of a battle in the Mexican War (1847) in which American forces under General Scott decisively defeated the Mexicans.
cert	0.
	syl	cert
	pron	<sR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that is a certainty, esp. a horse that is certain to win a race (esp. in the phrase {a dead cert}) .
cert	1.
	syl	cert.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	certificate.
cert	2.
	syl	cert.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	certification.
cert	3.
	syl	cert.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	certified.
certain	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin certus sure, fixed, from cernere to discern, decide
certain	1.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	positive and confident about the truth of something; convinced.
	exam	1	I am certain that he wrote a book.
certain	2.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	definitely known.
	exam	1	it is certain that they were on the bus.
certain	3.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	sure; bound; destined.
	exam	1	he was certain to fail.
certain	4.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	decided or settled upon; fixed.
	exam	1	the date is already certain for the invasion.
certain	5.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfailing; reliable.
	exam	1	his judgment is certain.
certain	6.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	moderate or minimum.
	exam	1	to a certain extent.
make certain of	7.
	head	certain
	syl	make certain of.
	def	to ensure (that one will get something); confirm.
for certain	8.
	head	certain
	syl	for certain.
	def	definitely; without a doubt.
	exam	1	he will win for certain.
certain	9.a.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	determiner.
	def	known but not specified or named.
	exam	1	certain people may doubt this.
certain	9.b.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; pl.
	exam	1	certain of the members have not paid their subscriptions.
certain	10.
	syl	cer+tain
	pron	<1sR:tN>
	pos	determiner.
	def	named but not known.
	exam	1	he had written to a certain Mrs. Smith.
certainly	1.
	syl	cer+tain+ly
	pron	<1sR:tNli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with certainty; without doubt.
	exam	1	he certainly rides very well.
certainly	2.
	syl	cer+tain+ly
	pron	<1sR:tNli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	by all means; definitely: used in answer to questions.
ties	infl
	head	certainty
	syl	+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
certainty	1.
	syl	cer+tain+ty
	pron	<1sR:tNti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being certain.
certainty	2.
	syl	cer+tain+ty
	pron	<1sR:tNti>
	pos	n.
	def	something established as certain or inevitable.
for a certainty	3.
	head	certainty
	syl	for a certainty.
	def	without doubt.
Cert Ed	0.
	syl	Cert. Ed.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Certificate in Education.
certes	ety	C13: from Old French, ultimately from Latin certus #7certain 
certes	0.
	syl	cer+tes
	pron	<1sR:tiz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	with certainty; truly.
certifiable	1.
	syl	cer+ti+fi+a:ble
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being certified.
certifiable	2.
	syl	cer+ti+fi+a:ble
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit to be certified as insane.
certificate	ety	C15: from Old French certificat, from certifier #7certify 
certificate	1.
	syl	cer+tif:i+cate
	pron	<s*1tifikit>
	pos	n.
	def	an official document attesting the truth of the facts stated, as of birth, marital status, death, health, completion of an academic course, ability to practise a profession, etc.
certificate	2.
	syl	cer+tif:i+cate
	pron	<s*1tifikit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {share certificate}.
certificate	3.
	syl	cer+tif:i+cate
	pron	<s*1tifi?!2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to authorize by or present with an official document.
certificatory	sub
	head	certificate
	syl	cer+2tif:i+1ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
certificate of incorporation	0.
	syl	cer+tif:i+cate of in+cor+po+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Company law.
	def	a signed statement that a company is duly incorporated.
certificate of origin	0.
	syl	cer+tif:i+cate of or:i+gin
	pos	n.
	def	a document stating the name of the country that produced a specified shipment of goods: often required before importation of goods.
certification	1.
	syl	cer+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2sR:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of certifying or state of being certified.
certification	2.
	syl	cer+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2sR:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a document attesting the truth of a fact or statement.
certified	1.
	syl	cer+ti+fied
	pron	<1sR:ti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding or guaranteed by a cer?!tificate.
certified	2.
	syl	cer+ti+fied
	pron	<1sR:ti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	endorsed or guaranteed.
	exam	1	a certified cheque.
certified	3.
	syl	cer+ti+fied
	pron	<1sR:ti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	declared legally insane.
certified public accountant	0.
	syl	cer+ti+fied pub+lic ac+count+ant
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a public accountant certified to have met state legal requirements.
certify	ety	C14: from Old French certifier, from Medieval Latin certific*_are to make certain, from Latin certus #7certain+ facere to make
certifies	infl
	head	certify
	syl	cer+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
certifying	infl
	head	certify
	syl	cer+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
certified	infl
	head	certify
	syl	cer+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
certify	1.
	syl	cer+ti+fy
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confirm or attest (to), usually in writing.
	exam	1	the letter certified her age.
certify	2.
	syl	cer+ti+fy
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endorse or guarantee that certain required standards have been met.
certify	3.
	syl	cer+ti+fy
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give reliable information or assurances.
	exam	1	he certified that it was Walter's handwriting.
certify	4.
	syl	cer+ti+fy
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare legally insane.
certify	5.
	syl	cer+ti+fy
	pron	<1sR:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	U.S. of a bank
	def	to state in writing on (a cheque) that payment is guaranteed.
certifiably	sub
	head	certify
	syl	cer+ti+2fi+a:bly
	pos	adv.
certifier	sub
	head	certify
	syl	cer+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
certiorari	ety	C15: from legal Latin: to be informed
certiorari	0.
	syl	cer+ti:o+ra+ri
	pron	<2sR:tic:1re*rI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ from a superior court directing that a record of proceedings in a lower court be sent up for review. See also {mandamus, prohibition}.
certitude	ety	C15: from Church Latin certit*_ud*_o, from Latin certus #7certain 
certitude	0.
	syl	cer+ti+tude
	pron	<1sR:ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	confidence; certainty.
cerulean	ety	C17: from Latin caeruleus, probably from caelum sky
cerulean	0.a.
	syl	ce+ru+le:an
	pron	<si1ru:li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep blue colour; azure.
cerulean	0.b.
	syl	ce+ru+le:an
	pron	<si1ru:li*n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a cerulean sea.
cerumen	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin c*_era wax+#7albumen 
cerumen	0.
	syl	ce+ru+men
	pron	<si1ru:men>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft brownish-yellow wax secreted by glands in the auditory canal of the external ear. Nontechnical name: {earwax}.
ceruminous	sub
	head	cerumen
	syl	ce+1ru+mi+nous
	pos	adj.
ceruse	ety	C14: from Old French c*'eruse, from Latin c*_erussa, perhaps ultimately from Greek k*_eros wax
ceruse	0.
	syl	ce+ruse
	pron	<s*1ru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {white lead} (sense 1).}
cerussite	ety	C19: from Latin c*_erussa (see #7ceruse) #7+ -#7ite %1
cerusite	alt
	head	cerussite
	or	cerussite
	syl	ce+ru+site
	pron	<1si*r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
cerussite	0.
	or	cerusite
	syl	ce+rus+site
	pron	<1si*r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless white or grey secondary mineral consisting of lead carbonate in orthorhombic crystalline form: a source of lead. Formula: PbCO\3. Also called: {white lead ore}.
Miguel de	infl
	head	Cervantes
	syl	Mi:guel de
	pron	<mi1$GAl> <DA>
	pos	n.
Cervantes	0.
	syl	Cer:van:tes
	pron	<s*1v@ntEz>, Spanish <TAr1$BantAs>
	pos	n.
	def	full surname 1547-1616, Spanish dramatist, poet, and prose writer, most famous for (1605), which satirizes the chivalric romances and greatly influenced the development of the novel.
cervelat	ety	C17: via obsolete French from Italian cervellata 
cervelat	0.
	syl	cer+ve+lat
	pron	<1sR:v*2l@t>, <-2la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a smoked sausage made from pork and beef.
cervical	ety	C17: from New Latin cerv*_ic*_alis, from Latin cerv*_ix neck
cervical	0.
	syl	cer+vi+cal
	pron	<1sR:vikL>, <s*1vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the neck or cervix.
cervical smear	0.
	syl	cer+vi+cal smear
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a smear of secretions and cellular material taken from the neck (cervix) of the uterus for detection of cancer. See also {Pap test}.
cervicitis	0.
	syl	cer+vi+ci+tis
	pron	<2sR:vi1sItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the neck of the uterus.
cervid	ety	C19: from New Latin Cervidae, from Latin cervus deer
cervid	1.
	syl	cer+vid
	pron	<1sR:vid>
	pos	n.
	def	any ruminant mammal of the family including the deer, characterized by the presence of antlers.
cervid	2.
	syl	cer+vid
	pron	<1sR:vid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
Mont	infl
	head	Cervin
	syl	Mont.
	pos	n.
Cervin	0.
	syl	Cer+vin
	pron	< ser1v?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Matterhorn}.
cervine	ety	C19: from Latin cerv*_inus, from cervus a deer
cervine	1.
	syl	cer+vine
	pron	<1sR:vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or relating to a deer.
cervine	2.
	syl	cer+vine
	pron	<1sR:vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dark yellowish-brown colour.
cervix	ety	C18: from Latin
cervixes	infl
	head	cervix
	or	cervices
	syl	cer+vix:es
	pron	<s*1vIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cervices	infl
	head	cervix
	or	cervixes
	syl	cer+vi+ces
	pron	<s*1vIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cervix	1.
	syl	cer+vix
	pron	<1sR:viks>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {neck}.
cervix	2.
	syl	cer+vix
	pron	<1sR:viks>
	pos	n.
	def	any necklike part of an organ, esp. the lower part of the uterus that extends into the vagina.
Cesarian	alt
	head	Cesarean
	or	Cesarean
	syl	Ce+sar+i:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Cesarean	0.
	or	Cesarian
	syl	Ce+sar+e:an
	pron	<si1ze*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	variant spellings of {Caesarean}.
Cesena	0.
	syl	Ce+se:na
	pron	Italian <CA1ze:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna. Pop.: 86584 (1971).
cesium	0.
	syl	ce+si:um
	pron	<1sEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {caesium}.
vCesk'e Budvejovice	0.
	syl	*vCes+k*'e Bu+d*ve+jo+vi+ce
	pron	Czech <1Ceske:> <1budejcvitse>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Czechoslovakia, on the Vltava (Moldau) River. Pop.: 76945 (1968 est.). German name: {Budweis}.
vCeskoslovensko	0.
	syl	*vCes+ko+slo+ven+sko
	pron	<1Ceskc2slcvenskc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for {Czechoslovakia}.
cespitose	0.
	syl	ces+pi+tose
	pron	<1sespi2t*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {caespitose}.
cespitosely	sub
	head	cespitose
	syl	ces+pi+2tose+ly
	pos	adv.
cess	ety	C16: short for #7assessment 
cess	H1.1.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of several special taxes, such as a land tax in Scotland.
cess	H1.2.a.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	n.
	def	the obligation to provide the soldiers and household of the lord deputy with supplies at fixed prices.
cess	H1.2.b.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	n.
	def	any military exaction.
cess	H1.3.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to tax or assess for taxation.
cess	H1.4.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	formerly in Ireland
	def	to impose (soldiers) upon a population, to be supported by them.
cess	ety	C19: probably short for #7success 
cess	H2.0.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish slang word for {luck} (esp. in the phrase {bad cess to you&}!)
cess	H3.0.
	syl	cess
	pron	<ses>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cesspool}.
cessation	ety	C14: from Latin cess*_ati*_o a delaying, inactivity, from cess*_are to be idle, desist from, from c*_edere to yield, #7cede 
cessation	0.
	syl	ces+sa+tion
	pron	<se1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceasing or stopping; discontinuance; pause.
	exam	1	temporary cessation of hostilities.
cesser	0.
	syl	ces+ser
	pron	<1ses*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the coming to an end of a term interest or annuity.
cession	ety	C14: from Latin cessi*_o, from c*_edere to yield
cession	1.
	syl	ces+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ceding, esp. of ceding rights, property, or territory.
cession	2.
	syl	ces+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is ceded, esp. land or territory.
cessionaries	infl
	head	cessionary
	syl	ces+sion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cessionary	0.
	syl	ces+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1seS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom something is transferred; assignee; grantee.
cesspool	ety	C17: changed (through influence of #7pool) from earlier cesperalle, from Old French souspirail vent, air, from soupirer to sigh; see #7suspire 
cesspool	1.
	syl	cess+pool
	pron	<1ses2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cesspit, sink, sump}. a covered cistern, etc., for collecting and storing sewage or waste water.
cesspool	2.
	syl	cess+pool
	pron	<1ses2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a filthy or corrupt place.
	exam	1	a cesspool of iniquity.
c'est la vie	0.
	syl	c'est la vie
	pron	French. <se>, French. <la> <1vi>
	def	that's life.
cestode	ety	C19: from New Latin Cestoidea ribbon-shaped creatures, from Latin cestus belt, girdle; see #7cestus %1
cestode	0.
	syl	ces+tode
	pron	<1sest*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic flatworm of the class which includes the tapeworms.
cestoid	0.
	syl	ces+toid
	pron	<1sestcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of tapeworms and similar animals
	def	ribbon-like in form.
cestus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek kestos belt, from kentein to stitch
cestos	alt
	head	cestus
	or	cestus
	syl	ces+tos
	pron	<1sest*s>, <1sestos>, <1sestos>
	pos	n.
cestus	H1.0.
	or	cestos
	syl	ces+tus
	pron	<1sest*s>, <1sestos>, <1sestos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the girdle of Aphrodite (Venus) decorated to cause amorousness.
cestus	ety	C18: from Latin caestus, probably from caedere to strike, slay
caestus	alt
	head	cestus
	or	cestus
	syl	caes+tus
	pron	<1sest*s>
	pos	n.
cestus	infl
	or	cestuses
	syl	ces+tus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cestuses	infl
	head	cestus
	or	cestus
	syl	ces+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cestus	H2.0.
	or	caestus
	syl	ces+tus
	pron	<1sest*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Roman boxing
	def	a pugilist's gauntlet of bull's hide loaded or studded with metal.
cesuras	infl
	head	cesura
	or	cesurae
	syl	ce+su+ras
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cesurae	infl
	head	cesura
	or	cesuras
	syl	ce+su+rae
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cesura	0.
	syl	ce+su+ra
	pron	<si1zju*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a variant spelling of {caesura}.
cesural	sub
	head	cesura
	syl	ce+1su+ral
	pos	adj.
CET	0.
	syl	C.E.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Central European Time.
cetacean	ety	C19: from New Latin C*_et*_acea, ultimately from Latin c*_etus whale, from Greek k*_etos 
cetacean	1.
	syl	ce+ta+cean
	pron	<si1tAS*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of aquatic placental mammals having no hind limbs and a blowhole for breathing: includes toothed whales (dolphins, porpoises, etc.) and whalebone whales (rorquals, right whales, etc.).
cetacean	2.
	syl	ce+ta+cean
	pron	<si1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a whale.
cetane	ety	C19: from Latin c*_etus whale+-#7ane, so called because related compounds are found in sperm whale oil
cetane	0.
	syl	ce+tane
	pron	<1sEtAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble liquid alkane hydrocarbon used in the determination of the cetane number of diesel fuel. Formula: C\1\6H\3\4. Also called: {hexadecane}.
cetane number	0.
	syl	ce+tane num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the quality of a diesel fuel expressed as the percentage of cetane in a mixture of cetane and 1-methylnapthalene of the same quality as the given fuel. Also called: {cetane rating}. Compare {octane number}.
Cetatea Albua	0.
	syl	Ce+ta+tea Al:b*ua
	pron	<CA1tatja> <1alb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rumanian name for {Byelgorod-Dnestrovski}.
cete	ety	C15: perhaps from Latin coetus assembly, from co*_ire to come together
cete	0.
	syl	cete
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of badgers.
ceteris paribus	ety	C17: Latin
ceteris paribus	0.
	syl	ce+te:ris pa+ri+bus
	pron	<1ket*ris> <1pa:ribus>
	def	other things being equal.
Cetinje	0.
	syl	Ce+ti+nje
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1tsetinje>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Yugoslavia, in SW Montenegro: former capital of Montenegro (until 1945); palace and fortified monastery, residences of Montenegrin prince-bishops. Pop.: 11800 (1971 est.).
cetology	ety	C19: from Latin c*_etus whale
cetology	0.
	syl	ce+tol+o:gy
	pron	<sE1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the study of whales (cetaceans).
cetological	sub
	head	cetology
	syl	ce+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sEt*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
cetologist	sub
	head	cetology
	syl	ce+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Cetus	ety	Latin: whale
Ceti	infl
	head	Cetus
	syl	Ce:ti
	pron	<1sEtI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Cetus	0.
	syl	Ce+tus
	pron	<1sEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large constellation on the celestial equator near Pisces and Aquarius. It contains the variable star Mira Ceti.
Ceuta	0.
	syl	Ce:u+ta
	pron	Spanish <1TAuta>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclave in Morocco on the Strait of Gibraltar, consisting of a port and military station: held by Spain since 1580. Pop.: 73182 (1970).
C'evennes	0.
	syl	C*'e+vennes
	pron	French <sA1ven>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in S central France, on the SE edge of the Massif Central. Highest peak: 1754 m (5755 ft.).
Ceylon	1.
	syl	Cey+lon
	pron	<si1lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1972) of {Sri Lanka}.
Ceylon	2.
	syl	Cey+lon
	pron	<si1lon>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, off the SE coast of India: consists politically of the republic of Sri Lanka. Area: 64644 sq. km (24959 sq. miles).
Ceylonese	sub
	head	Ceylon
	syl	Cey+lo+nese
	pron	<2sel*1nEz>, <2sEl*->
	pos	adj.
Ceylon moss	0.
	syl	Cey+lon moss
	pos	n.
	def	a red East Indian seaweed, from which agar is made.
Ceyx	0.
	syl	Ce:yx
	pron	<1sEiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Trachis in Thessaly and the husband of Alcyone. He died in a shipwreck and his wife drowned herself in grief. Compare { {Alcyone} %1 (sense 1).}
Paul	infl
	head	C'ezanne
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
C'ezanne	0.
	syl	C*'e:zanne
	pron	French <sA1zan>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-1906, French postimpressionist painter, who was a major influence on modern art, esp. cubism, in stressing the structural elements latent in nature, such as the sphere and the cone.
Cf	0.
	syl	Cf
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	californium.
cf	ety	Latin: compare
cf	1.
	syl	cf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in bookbinding, etc.
	def	calfskin.
cf	2.
	syl	cf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	confer.
CF	alt
	head	cf
	or	cf
	syl	C.F.
cf	0.
	or	CF
	syl	c.f.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cost and freight. Also: {c ?&#800108}
CF	0.
	syl	C.F.
	qual	Chiefly Brit. abbrev. for
	def	Chaplain to the Forces.
cf	0.
	syl	c/f
	qual	Book-keeping. abbrev. for
	def	carried forward.
CFE	0.
	syl	C.F.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	College of Further Education.
CFI	alt
	head	cfi
	or	cfi
	syl	C.F.I.
cfi	0.
	or	CFI
	syl	c.f.i.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cost, freight, and insurance (included in the price quoted). Also: {c.i.f}.
cg	0.
	syl	cg
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	centigram.
cg	0.
	syl	c.g.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	centre of gravity.
CG	1.
	syl	C.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	captain general.
CG	2.
	syl	C.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	coastguard.
CG	3.
	syl	C.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Coldstream Guards.
CG	4.
	syl	C.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consul general.
CGM	0.
	syl	C.G.M.
	qual	Chiefly Brit. abbrev. for
	def	Conspicuous Gallantry Medal.
CGS	0.
	syl	C.G.S.
	usage	abbrev. for in Britain
	def	Chief of General Staff.
cgs units	0.
	syl	cgs u:nits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a metric system of units based on the centimetre, gram, and second. For scientific and technical purposes these units have been replaced by SI units.
CH	ety	from French Conf*'ed*'eration Helv*'etique 
CH	0.
	syl	CH
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Switzerland.
ch	1.
	syl	ch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chain (unit of measure).
ch	2.
	syl	ch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chapter.
ch	3.
	syl	ch.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Chess.
	def	check.
ch	4.
	syl	ch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chief.
ch	5.
	syl	ch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	church.
ch	0.
	syl	c.h.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	custom house.
CH	0.
	syl	C.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Companion of Honour (a Brit. title).
chabazite	ety	C19: from French chabazie from Late Greek khabazios, erroneous for khalazios stone similar to a hailstone, from Greek khalazios of hail, from khalaza hailstone+-#7ite %1
chabazite	0.
	syl	chab:a+zite
	pron	<1k@b*2zIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink, white, or colourless zeolite mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of calcium, sodium, potassium, and aluminium in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: (Ca,Na,K)Al\2Si\4O\1\2.6H\2O.
chablis	0.
	syl	chab+lis
	pron	<1S@bli>, French <Sa1bli>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a dry white burgundy wine made around Chablis, France.
Claude	infl
	head	Chabrol
	syl	Claude
	pron	<klo:d>
	pos	n.
Chabrol	0.
	syl	Cha:brol
	pron	French <Sa1brcl>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, French film director, whose films, such as (1968), show a penchant for the bizarre.
cha-cha-cha	ety	C20: from American (Cuban) Spanish
cha-cha	alt
	head	cha-cha-cha
	or	cha-cha-cha
	syl	cha-cha
	pos	n.
cha-cha-cha	1.
	or	cha-cha
	syl	cha-cha-cha
	pron	<2Ca:Ca:1Ca:>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern ballroom dance from Latin America with small steps and swaying hip movements.
cha-cha-cha	2.
	or	cha-cha
	syl	cha-cha-cha
	pron	<2Ca:Ca:1Ca:>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance. {~}
cha-cha-cha	3.
	or	cha-cha
	syl	cha-cha-cha
	pron	<2Ca:Ca:1Ca:>
	pos	n.
	def	to perform this dance.
chacma	ety	C19: from Hottentot
chacma	0.
	syl	chac+ma
	pron	<1C@km*>
	pos	n.
	def	a baboon, (or having coarse greyish hair and occurring in southern and eastern Africa.
Chaco	0.
	syl	Cha+co
	pron	Spanish <1Cako>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Gran Chaco}.
chaconne	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish chacona, probably imitative of the castanet accompaniment
chaconne	1.
	syl	cha+conne
	pron	<S*1kon>, French <Sa1kcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical form consisting of a set of continuous variations upon a ground bass. See also {passacaglia}.
chaconne	2.
	syl	cha+conne
	pron	<S*1kon>, French <Sa1kcn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dance in slow triple time probably originating in Spain.
chacun a son gout	0.
	syl	cha+cun *`a son go*^ut
	pron	French. <Sak?~@o>, French. <na> <s?~c> <1gu>
	def	each to his own taste.
chad	ety	C20: perhaps based on #7chaff 
chad	0.
	syl	chad
	pron	<C@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the small pieces of cardboard or paper removed during the punching of holes in computer cards or paper tape.
Chad	1.
	syl	Chad
	pron	<C@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in N central Africa: made a territory of French Equatorial Africa in 1910; became inde?!pendent in 1960; contains much desert and the Tibesti Mountains, with Lake Chad in the west; produces chiefly cotton and livestock. Official language: French. Religion: chiefly Muslim, also animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Ndjamena. Pop.: 3800000 (1971 UN est.). Area: 1284000 sq. km (495750 sq. miles). French name: {Tchad}.
Lake	2.
	head	Chad
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in N central Africa: fed chiefly by the Shari River, it has no apparent outlet. Area: 10000 to 26000 sq. km (4000 to 10000 sq. miles), varying seasonally.
Chadderton	0.
	syl	Chad+der+ton
	pron	<1C@d*tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 32406 (1971).
Chadic	1.
	syl	Chad+ic
	pron	<1C@dik>
	pos	n.
	def	a subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages, spoken in an area west and south of Lake Chad, the chief member of which is Hausa.
Chadic	2.
	syl	Chad+ic
	pron	<1C@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
Chadwick	0.
	syl	Chad:wick
	pron	<1C@dwik>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James}. 1891-1974, English physicist: discovered the neutron (1932): Nobel prize for physics 1935.
Chaeronea	0.
	syl	Chaer:o+ne:a
	pron	<2ker*1nE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek town in W Boeotia: site of the victory of Philip of Macedon over the Athenians and Thebans (338 #7b.c.) and of Sulla over Mithridates (86 #7b.c.) #7.
chaeta	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek khait*_e long hair
chaetae	infl
	head	chaeta
	syl	chae+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chaeta	0.
	syl	chae+ta
	pron	<1kEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the chitinous bristles on the body of such annelids as the earthworm and the lugworm: used in locomotion; a seta.
chaetognath	ety	C19: New Latin Chaetognatha, literally: hair-jaw, from #7chaeta+ Greek gnathos jaw
chaetognath	0.
	syl	chae+tog+nath
	pron	<1kEtog2n@T>
	pos	n.
	def	any small wormlike marine invertebrate of the phylum including the arrowworms, having a coelom and a ring of bristles around the mouth.
chaetopod	ety	C19: from New Latin Chaetopoda; see #7chaeta, -#7pod 
chaetopod	0.
	syl	chae+to+pod
	pron	<1kEt*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any annelid worm of the classes or See {oligochaete, polychaete}.
chafe	ety	C14: from Old French chaufer to warm, ultimately from Latin calefacere, from cal*_ere to be warm+ facere to make
chafe	1.
	syl	chafe
	pron	<CAf>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sore or worn by rubbing.
chafe	2.
	syl	chafe
	pron	<CAf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to warm (the hands, etc.) by rubbing.
chafe	3.
	syl	chafe
	pron	<CAf>
	pos	vb.
	def	to irritate or be irritated or impatient.
	exam	1	he was chafed because he was not allowed out.
chafe	4.
	syl	chafe
	pron	<CAf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on, against, etc.
	def	to cause friction; rub.
chafe at the bit	5.
	head	chafe
	syl	chafe at the bit.
	def	See { {champ} %1 (sense 3).}
chafe	6.
	syl	chafe
	pron	<CAf>
	pos	n.
	def	a soreness or irritation caused by friction.
chafer	ety	Old English ceafor; related to Old Saxon kevera, Old High German chevar 
chafer	0.
	syl	chaf+er
	pron	<1CAf*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scarabaeid beetles, such as the cockchafer and rose chafer.
chaff	ety	Old English ceaf; related to Old High German keva husk
chaff	H1.1.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of husks, etc., separated from the seeds during threshing.
chaff	H1.2.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	n.
	def	finely cut straw and hay used to feed cattle.
chaff	H1.3.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	n.
	def	something of little worth; rubbish (esp. in the phrase {separate the wheat from the chaff) }.
chaff	H1.4.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the dry membranous bracts enclosing the flowers of certain composite plants.
chaff	H1.5.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	n.
	def	thin strips of metallic foil released into the earth's atmosphere to deflect radar signals and prevent detection.
chaffy	sub
	head	chaff
	syl	chaff:y
	pos	adj.
chaff	ety	C19: probably a slang variant of #7chafe, perhaps influenced by #7chaff %1
chaff	H2.1.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	n.
	def	light-hearted teasing or joking; banter.
chaff	H2.2.
	syl	chaff
	pron	<Ca:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tease good-naturedly; banter.
chaffer	sub
	head	chaff
	syl	chaff+er
	pos	n.
chaffer	ety	C13 chaffare, from chep bargain+ fare journey; see #7cheap, fare 
chaffer	1.
	syl	chaf+fer
	pron	<1C@f*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to haggle or bargain.
chaffer	2.
	syl	chaf+fer
	pron	<1C@f*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chatter, talk, or say idly; bandy (words).
chaffer	3.
	syl	chaf+fer
	pron	<1C@f*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to deal in; barter.
chaffer	4.
	syl	chaf+fer
	pron	<1C@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	haggling or bargaining.
chafferer	sub
	head	chaffer
	syl	chaf+fer+er
	pos	n.
chaffinch	0.
	syl	chaf+finch
	pron	<1C@finC>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European finch, with black and white wings and, in the male, a reddish body and blue-grey head.
chafing dish	0.
	syl	chaf+ing dish
	pron	<1CAfiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel with a heating apparatus beneath it, for cooking or keeping food warm at the table.
Marc	infl
	head	Chagall
	syl	Marc
	pos	n.
Chagall	0.
	syl	Cha:gall
	pron	French <Sa1gal>
	pos	n.
	usage	mark). born 1887, French painter and illustrator, born in Russia, noted for his richly coloured pictures of men, animals, and objects in fantastic combinations and often suspended in space: his work includes 12 stained glass windows for a synagogue in Jerusalem (1961
	def	and the decorations for the ceiling of the Paris Opera House (1964).
Chagas' disease	ety	C20: named after Carlos Chagas (1879-1934), Brazilian physician who first described it
Chagas' disease	0.
	syl	Cha+gas' dis+ease
	pron	<1Sa:g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of trypanosomiasis found in South America, caused by the protozoan characterized by fever and, often, inflammation of the heart muscles. Also called: ({South) American trypanosomiasis}. Compare {sleeping sickness}.
Chagres	0.
	syl	Cha+gres
	pron	Spanish <1Ca$GrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Panama and the Canal Zone, flowing southwest through Gat*'un Lake, then northwest to the Caribbean Sea.
chagrin	ety	C17: from French chagrin, chagriner, of unknown origin
chagrin	1.
	syl	cha+grin
	pron	<1S@grin>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of annoyance or mortification.
chagrin	2.
	syl	cha+grin
	pron	<1S@grin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to embarrass and annoy; mortify.
chain	ety	C13: from Old French chaine, ultimately from Latin; see #7catena 
chain	1.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible length of metal links, used for confining, connecting, pulling, etc., or in jewellery.
chain	2.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	anything that confines, fetters, or restrains.
	exam	1	the chains of poverty.
chain	3.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	Also called: {snow chains}. a set of metal links that fit over the tyre of a motor vehicle to increase traction and reduce skidding on an icy surface.
chain	4.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of related or connected facts, events, etc.
chain	5.a.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of establishments such as hotels, shops, etc., having the same owner or management.
chain	5.b.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a chain store.
chain	6.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Gunter's chain}. a unit of length equal to 22 yards.
chain	7.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {engineer's chain}. a unit of length equal to 100 feet.
chain	8.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nautical chain}. a unit of length equal to 15 feet.
chain	9.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	two or more atoms or groups bonded together so that the configuration of the resulting molecule, ion, or radical resembles a chain. See also {open chain, { ring%1} (sense 18).}
chain	10.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	a series of natural features, esp. approximately parallel mountain ranges.
chain	11.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	to measure with a chain or tape.
chain	12.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to confine, tie, or make fast with or as if with a chain.
chain	13.
	syl	chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {chain-stitch}.
Ernst Boris	infl
	head	Chain
	syl	Ernst Bor:is.
	pos	n.
Chain	0.
	syl	Chain
	pron	<CAn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, English biochemist, born in Germany: purified and adapted penicillin for clinical use; with Fleming and Florey shared the Nobel prize for medicine (1945).
chain gang	0.
	syl	chain gang
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a group of convicted prisoners chained together, usually while doing hard labour.
chain grate	0.
	syl	chain grate
	pos	n.
	def	a type of mechanical stoker for a furnace, in which the grate consists of an endless chain that draws the solid fuel into the furnace as it rotates.
chain letter	0.
	syl	chain let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a letter, often with a request for and promise of money, that is sent to many people who add to or recopy it and send it on to others: illegal in many countries.
chain lightning	0.
	syl	chain light+ning
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {forked lightning}.
chain mail	0.
	syl	chain mail
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {mail%2} (sense 1).}
chainmen	infl
	head	chainman
	syl	chain+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chainman	0.
	syl	chain+man
	pron	<1CAnm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a person who does the chaining in a survey.
chainplate	0.
	syl	chain+plate
	pron	<1CAn2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal plate on the side of a vessel, to which the shrouds are attached.
chain printer	0.
	syl	chain print+er
	pos	n.
	def	a line printer in which the type is on a continuous chain, used to print computer output.
chain-react	0.
	syl	chain-re:act
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo a chain reaction.
chain reaction	1.
	syl	chain re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which a neutron colliding with an atomic nucleus causes fission and the ejection of one or more other neutrons, which induce other nuclei to split.
chain reaction	2.
	syl	chain re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction in which the product of one step is a reactant in the following step.
chain reaction	3.
	syl	chain re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a series of rapidly occurring events, each of which precipitates the next.
chain rule	0.
	syl	chain rule
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a theorem that may be used in the differentiation of the function of a function. It states that d /d =(d /d (d /d , where is a function of and a function of
chain saw	0.
	syl	chain saw
	pos	n.
	def	a motor-driven saw, usually portable, in which the cutting teeth form links in a continuous chain.
chain shot	0.
	syl	chain shot
	pos	n.
	def	cannon shot comprising two balls or half balls joined by a chain, much used formerly, esp. in naval warfare.
chain-smoke	0.
	syl	chain-smoke
	pos	vb.
	def	to smoke (cigarettes, etc.) continually, esp. lighting one from the preceding one.
chain smoker	sub
	head	chain-smoke
	syl	chain smok+er
	pos	n.
chain stitch	1.
	syl	chain stitch
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental looped embroidery stitch resembling the links of a chain.
chain-stitch	infl
	head	chain stitch
	syl	chain-stitch.
	pos	vb.
chain stitch	2.
	syl	chain stitch
	pos	vb.
	def	to sew (something) with this stitch.
chair	ety	C13: from Old French chaiere, from Latin cathedra, from Greek kathedra, from kata- down+ hedra seat; compare #7cathedral 
chair	1.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat with a back on which one person sits, typically having four legs and often having arms.
chair	2.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official position of authority.
	exam	1	a chair on the board of directors.
chair	3.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding an office of authority, esp. the chairman of a debate or meeting.
	exam	1	all questions are to be addressed to the chair.
chair	4.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	a professorship.
	exam	1	the chair of German.
chair	5.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	an iron or steel socket with a deep groove designed to take the rail and secure it to the sleeper.
chair	6.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sedan chair}.
in the chair	7.
	head	chair
	syl	in the chair.
	def	chairing a debate or meeting.
take the chair	8.
	head	chair
	syl	take the chair.
	def	to preside as chairman for a meeting, etc.
the chair	9.
	head	chair
	syl	the chair.
	def	an informal name for {electric chair. ~}
chair	10.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	to preside over (a meet?!ing).
chair	11.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to carry aloft in a sitting position after a triumph or great achievement.
chair	12.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide with a chair of office.
chair	13.
	syl	chair
	pron	<Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	to install in a chair.
chairborne	0.
	syl	chair+borne
	pron	<1Ce*2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having an administrative or desk job rather than a more active one.
chair lift	0.
	syl	chair lift
	pos	n.
	def	a series of chairs suspended from a power-driven cable for conveying people, esp. skiers, up a mountain.
chairmen	infl
	head	chairman
	syl	chair+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chairman	1.
	syl	chair+man
	pron	<1Ce*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also.
	exam	1	(fem.)
chairman	2.
	syl	chair+man
	pron	<1Ce*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who wheels or carries people in a chair. &- {#!chair+man+@!ship}
chaise	ety	C18: from French, variant of Old French chaiere #7chair 
chaise	1.
	syl	chaise
	pron	<SAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a light open horse-drawn carriage, esp. one with two wheels designed for two passengers.
chaise	2.
	syl	chaise
	pron	<SAz>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {post chaise} and {chaise longue}.
chaise	3.
	syl	chaise
	pron	<SAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold coin first issued in France in the 14th century, depicting the king seated on a throne.
chaise longue	ety	C19: from French: long chair
chaise longues	infl
	head	chaise longue
	or	chaises longues
	syl	chaise longues
	pron	<1SAz> <1loG>, French <Sez> <1l?~cg>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chaises longues	infl
	head	chaise longue
	or	chaise longues
	syl	chaises longues
	pron	<1SAz> <1loG>, French <Sez> <1l?~cg>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chaise longue	0.
	syl	chaise longue
	pron	<1SAz> <1loG>, French <Sez> <1l?~cg>, French <Sez> <1l?~cg>
	pos	n.
	def	a long low chair for reclining, with a back and single armrest.
chalaza	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek: hailstone
chalazas	infl
	head	chalaza
	or	chalazae
	syl	cha+la+zas
	pron	<-zE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chalazae	infl
	head	chalaza
	or	chalazas
	syl	cha+la+zae
	pron	<-zE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chalaza	1.
	syl	cha+la+za
	pron	<k*1lAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of spiral threads of albumen holding the yolk of a bird's egg in position.
chalaza	2.
	syl	cha+la+za
	pron	<k*1lAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basal part of a plant ovule, where the integuments and nucellus are joined.
chalazal	sub
	head	chalaza
	syl	cha+1la+zal
	pos	adj.
chalcanthite	ety	C19: via German from Latin chalcanthum copper sulphate solution, from Greek khalkanthon, from khalkos copper+ anthos flower; see -#7ite %1
chalcanthite	0.
	syl	chal+can+thite
	pron	<k@l1k@nTIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue secondary mineral consisting of hydrated copper sulphate in triclinic crystalline form. Formula: CuSO\4.5H\2O.
chalcedony	ety	C15: from Late Latin chalc*_ed*_onius, from Greek khalk*_ed*_on a precious stone (Revelation 21:19), perhaps named after Khalk*_ed*_on Chalcedon, town in Asia Minor
chalcedonies	infl
	head	chalcedony
	syl	chal+ced:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chalcedony	0.
	syl	chal+ced:o+ny
	pron	<k@l1sed*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a microcrystalline often greyish form of quartz with crystals arranged in parallel fibres: a gemstone. Formula: SiO\2.
chalcedonic	sub
	head	chalcedony
	syl	chal+ce:don+ic
	pron	<2k@lsi1donik>
	pos	adj.
chalcid	ety	C19: from New Latin Chalcis type genus, from Greek khalkos copper, referring to its metallic sheen
chalcid fly	alt
	head	chalcid
	or	chalcid
	syl	chal+cid fly
	pron	<1k@lsid>
	pos	n.
chalcid	0.
	or	chalcid fly
	syl	chal+cid
	pron	<1k@lsid>
	pos	n.
	def	any tiny hymenopterous insect of the family and related families, whose larvae are parasites of other insects.
Chalcidice	0.
	syl	Chal+cid:i+ce
	pron	<k@l1sidisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of N central Greece, in Macedonia, ending in the three promontories of Kassandra, Sithonia, and Akti. Area: 2945 sq. km (1149 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Khalkidhik*'i}.
Chalcis	0.
	syl	Chal+cis
	pron	<1k@lsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Greece, at the narrowest point of the Euripus strait: important since the 7th century #7b.c., founding many colonies in ancient times. Pop.: 36300 (1971). Modern Greek name: {Khalk*'is}. Medieval English name: {Negropont}.
chalco-	ety	from Greek khalkos copper
chalcocite	ety	C19: changed from earlier chalcosine, from Greek khalkos copper+-#7ite %1
chalcocite	0.
	syl	chal+co+cite
	pron	<1k@lk*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy grey mineral consisting of cuprous sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form: an ore of copper. Formula: Cu\2S.
chalcography	0.
	syl	chal+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<k@l1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of engraving on copper or brass.
chalcographer	sub
	head	chalcography
	or	chalcographist
	syl	chal+1cog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chalcographist	sub
	head	chalcography
	or	chalcographer
	syl	chal+1cog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
chalcographic	sub
	head	chalcography
	or	chalcographical
	syl	chal+co+graph+ic
	pron	<2k@lk*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chalcographical	sub
	head	chalcography
	or	chalcographic
	syl	chal+co+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
chalcolithic	0.
	syl	chal+co+lith+ic
	pron	<2k@lk*1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	of or relating to a period characterized by the use of both stone and bronze implements.
chalcopyrite	0.
	syl	chal+co+py+rite
	pron	<2k@lk*1pIrIt>, <-1pI*->
	pos	n.
	def	a widely distributed yellow mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper and iron in tetragonal crystalline form: the principal ore of copper. Formula: CuFeS\2. Also called: {copper pyrites}.
Chaldaea	alt
	head	Chaldea
	or	Chaldea
	syl	Chal+dae:a
	pron	<k@l1dE*>
	pos	n.
Chaldea	1.
	or	Chaldaea
	syl	Chal+de:a
	pron	<k@l1dE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of Babylonia; the land lying between the Euphrates delta, the Persian Gulf, and the Arabian desert.
Chaldea	2.
	or	Chaldaea
	syl	Chal+de:a
	pron	<k@l1dE*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Babylonia}.
Chaldaean	alt
	head	Chaldean
	or	Chaldean
	syl	Chal+dae:an
	pron	<k@l1dE*n>
	pos	n.
Chaldean	1.
	or	Chaldaean
	syl	Chal+de:an
	pron	<k@l1dE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Semitic people who controlled S Babylonia from the late 8th to the late 7th century #7b.c.
Chaldean	2.
	or	Chaldaean
	syl	Chal+de:an
	pron	<k@l1dE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Babylonian spoken by this people.
Chaldean	3.
	or	Chaldaean
	syl	Chal+de:an
	pron	<k@l1dE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an astrologer or soothsayer.
Chaldean	4.
	or	Chaldaean
	syl	Chal+de:an
	pron	<k@l1dE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ancient Chaldeans or their language.
Chaldee	1.
	syl	Chal+dee
	pron	<k@l1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical term for {Biblical Aramaic}, once believed to be the language of the ancient Chaldeans.
Chaldee	2.
	syl	Chal+dee
	pron	<k@l1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	the actual language of the ancient Chaldeans. See also {Chaldean} (sense 2).
Chaldee	3.
	syl	Chal+dee
	pron	<k@l1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of ancient Chaldea; a Chaldean.
Chaldee	xref
	syl	Chal+dee
	pron	<k@l1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 1, 2): {Chal+da+ic} (k@al#!de$I$Ik).
chaldron	ety	C17: from Old French chauderon #7cauldron 
chaldron	0.
	syl	chal+dron
	pron	<1Cc:ldr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity equal to 36 bushels. Formerly used in the U.S. for the measurement of solids, being equivalent to 1.268 cubic metres. Used in Britain for both solids and liquids, it is equivalent to 1.309 cubic metres.
chalet	ety	C19: from French (Swiss dialect)
chalet	1.
	syl	cha+let
	pron	<1S@lA>, French <Sa1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wooden house of Swiss origin, typically low, with wide projecting eaves.
chalet	2.
	syl	cha+let
	pron	<1S@lA>, French <Sa1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar house used esp. as a ski lodge, garden house, etc.
Fyodor Ivanovich	infl
	head	Chaliapin
	syl	Fyo:dor I:va:no:vich
	pron	<1fjcd*r> <i1van*viC>
	pos	n.
Chaliapin	0.
	syl	Cha:li:a:pin
	pron	Russian <Sa1ljapin>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1938, Russian operatic bass singer.
chalice	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin calix cup; related to Greek kalux calyx
chalice	1.
	syl	chal+ice
	pron	<1C@lis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a drinking cup; goblet.
chalice	2.
	syl	chal+ice
	pron	<1C@lis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a gold or silver cup containing the wine at Mass.
chalice	3.
	syl	chal+ice
	pron	<1C@lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup-shaped flower.
chaliced	0.
	syl	chal+iced
	pron	<1C@list>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having cup-shaped flowers.
chalicothere	ety	C19: from New Latin Chalicotherium type genus, from Greek khalix gravel+Greek th*_erion a little beast, from th*_er wild animal
chalicothere	0.
	syl	chal:i+co+there
	pron	<1k@lik*u2Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very large extinct Tertiary horselike perissodactyl mammals that had clawed feet but otherwise resembled titanotheres.
chalk	ety	Old English cealc, from Latin calx limestone, from Greek khalix pebble
chalk	1.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft fine-grained white sedimentary rock consisting of nearly pure calcium carbonate, containing minute fossil fragments of marine organisms, usually without a ce?!menting material.
chalk	2.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a line, mark, etc. made with chalk.
chalk	3.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a small cube of prepared chalk or similar substance for rubbing the tip of a cue.
chalk	4.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a score, tally, or record.
chas alike	5.
	head	chalk
	or	different as chalk and cheese
	syl	chas alike
	qual	Informal.
	def	totally different in essentials.
by a long chalk	6.
	head	chalk
	syl	by a long chalk.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	by far.
not by a long chalk	8.
	head	chalk
	syl	not by a long chalk.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	by no means; not possibly.
chalk	9.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of chalk.
chalk	10.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or mark (something) with chalk.
chalk	11.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark, rub, or whiten with or as if with chalk.
chalk	12.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of paint
	def	to become chalky; powder.
chalk	13.
	syl	chalk
	pron	<Cc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread chalk on (land) as a fertilizer.
chalklike	sub
	head	chalk
	syl	chalk+2like
	pos	adj.
chalky	sub
	head	chalk
	syl	chalk:y
	pos	adj.
chalkiness	sub
	head	chalk
	syl	chalk:i+ness
	pos	n.
chalk and talk	0.
	syl	chalk and talk
	pos	n.
	qual	Sometimes derogatory.
	def	a formal method of teaching, in which the focal points are the blackboard and the teacher's voice, as contrasted with more informal child-centred activities.
chalkboard	0.
	syl	chalk+board
	pron	<1Cc:k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {blackboard}.
chalk out	0.
	syl	chalk out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outline (a plan, scheme, etc.); sketch.
chalkpit	0.
	syl	chalk+pit
	pron	<1Cc:k2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarry for chalk.
chalkstone	0.
	syl	chalk+stone
	pron	<1Cc:k2st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {tophus}.
chalk talk	0.
	syl	chalk talk
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal lecture with pertinent points, explanatory diagrams, etc., shown on a blackboard.
chalk up	1.
	syl	chalk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to score or register (something).
	exam	1	we chalked up 100 in the game.
chalk up	2.
	syl	chalk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to credit (money) to an account etc. (esp. in the phrase {chalk it up}) .
challah	ety	from Hebrew hall*_ah 
challah	alt
	or	challah
	syl	chal+lah
	pron	<1ha:l*>, Hebrew <xa1la>
	pos	n.
challahs	infl
	head	challah
	or	challoth
	syl	chal+lahs
	pron	Hebrew <-1lct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
challoth	infl
	head	challah
	or	challahs
	syl	chal+loth
	pron	Hebrew <-1lct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
challah	0.
	or	challah
	syl	chal+lah
	pron	<1ha:l*>, Hebrew <xa1la>
	pos	n.
	def	bread, usually in the form of a plaited loaf, traditionally eaten by Jews to celebrate the Sabbath.
challenge	ety	C13: from Old French chalenge, from Latin calumnia #7calumny 
challenge	1.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to invite or summon (someone to do something, esp. to take part in a contest).
challenge	2.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to call (something) into question; dispute.
challenge	3.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make demands on; stimulate.
	exam	1	the job challenges his in?!genuity.
challenge	4.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to order (a person) to halt and be identified or to give a password.
challenge	5.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make formal objection to (a juror or jury).
challenge	6.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to lay claim to (attention, etc.).
challenge	7.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Hunting. of a hound
	def	to cry out on first encountering the scent of a quarry.
challenge	8.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to inject (an experimental animal immunized with a test substance) with disease microorganisms to test for immunity to the disease. {~}
challenge	9.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a call to engage in a fight, argument, or contest.
challenge	10.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a questioning of a statement or fact; a demand for justification or explanation.
challenge	11.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a demanding or stimulating situation, career, object, etc.
challenge	12.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a demand by a sentry, watchman, etc., for identification or a password.
challenge	13.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an assertion that a person is not entitled to vote or that a vote is invalid.
challenge	14.
	syl	chal+lenge
	pron	<1C@linJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal objection to a person selected to serve on a jury ({challenge to the polls}) or to the whole body of jurors ({challenge to the array) }.
challengeable	sub
	head	challenge
	syl	chal+lenge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
challenger	sub
	head	challenge
	syl	chal+leng+er
	pos	n.
challis	ety	C19: probably from a surname
challie	alt
	head	challis
	or	challis
	syl	chal+lie
	pron	<1S@li>
	pos	n.
challis	0.
	or	challie
	syl	chal+lis
	pron	<1S@li>, <-lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight plain-weave fabric of wool, cotton, etc., usually with a printed design.
chalone	ety	C20: from Greek khal*_on, from khalan to slacken
chalone	0.
	syl	chal+one
	pron	<1k@l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any internal secretion that inhibits a physiological process or function.
Chalons-sur-Marne	0.
	syl	Ch*^a:lons-sur-Marne
	pron	French <Sal?~c>, French <syr> <1marn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France, on the River Marne: scene of Attila's defeat by the Romans (451 #7a.d.) . Pop.: 55709 (1975). Shortened form: {Ch*^alons}.
Chalon-sur-Saone	0.
	syl	Cha:lon-sur-Sa*^one
	pron	French <Sal?~c>, French <syr> <1so:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in E central France, on the Sa*^one River. Pop.: 60451 (1975). Shortened form: {Chalon}.
chalutzim	infl
	head	chalutz
	syl	cha+lu+tzim
	pron	<-lu:1tsEm>, English <-1lu:tsim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chalutz	0.
	syl	cha+lutz
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1lu:ts>, English <ha:1luts>, English <-1lu:tsim>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {halutz}.
chalybeate	ety	C17: from New Latin chalyb*_e*_atus, ultimately from khalups iron
chalybeate	1.
	syl	cha+lyb+e:ate
	pron	<k*1libiit>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or impregnated with iron salts.
chalybeate	2.
	syl	cha+lyb+e:ate
	pron	<k*1libiit>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug, etc., containing or tasting of iron.
chalybite	0.
	syl	chal:y+bite
	pron	<1k@li2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {siderite} (sense 1).}
cham	ety	C16: from French, from Persian kh*_an; see #7khan 
cham	0.
	syl	cham
	pron	<k@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for { {khan%1} (sense 1).}
Cham	1.
	or	Chams
	syl	Cham
	pron	<C@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a people of Indonesian stock living in Cambodia and central Vietnam.
Cham	2.
	syl	Cham
	pron	<C@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
chamade	ety	C17: from French, from Portuguese chamada, from chamar to call, from Latin clam*_are 
chamade	0.
	syl	cha+made
	pron	<S*1ma:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	Military. formerly
	def	a signal by drum or trumpet inviting an enemy to a parley.
Chamaeleontis	infl
	head	Chamaeleon
	syl	Cha+mae+le+on+tis
	pron	<k*2mEli1ontis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Chamaeleon	0.
	syl	Cha+mae+le+on
	pron	<k*1mEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation lying between Volans and the South celestial pole.
chamaephyte	ety	C20: from Greek khamai on the ground+-#7phyte 
chamaephyte	0.
	syl	cham:ae+phyte
	pron	<1k@m*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant whose buds are close to the ground.
chamber	ety	C13: from Old French chambre, from Late Latin camera room, Latin: vault, from Greek kamara 
chamber	1.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting hall, esp. one used for a legislative or judicial assembly.
chamber	2.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reception room or audience room in an official residence, palace, etc.
chamber	3.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a room in a private house, esp. a bedroom.
chamber	4.a.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative, deliberative, judicial, or administrative assembly.
chamber	4.b.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the houses of a legislature.
chamber	5.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed space; compartment; cavity.
	exam	1	the smallest chamber in the caves.
chamber	6.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the space between two gates of the locks of a canal, dry dock, etc.
chamber	7.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure for a cartridge in the cylinder of a revolver or for a shell in the breech of a cannon.
chamber	8.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a place where the money of a government, corporation, etc., was stored; treasury.
chamber	9.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {chamber pot}.
chamber	10.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for chamber music.
	exam	1	a chamber concert.
chamber	11.
	syl	cham+ber
	pron	<1CAmb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in or provide with a chamber.
chamber counsellor	alt
	head	chamber counsel
	or	chamber counsel
	syl	cham+ber coun+sel+lor
	pos	n.
chamber counsel	0.
	or	chamber counsellor
	syl	cham+ber coun+sel
	pos	n.
	def	a counsel who advises in private and does not plead in court.
chambered nautilus	0.
	syl	cham+bered nau+ti+lus
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {pearly nautilus}.
chamberlain	ety	C13: from Old French chamberlayn, of Frankish origin; related to Old High German chamarling chamberlain, Latin camera #7chamber 
chamberlain	1.
	syl	cham+ber+lain
	pron	<1CAmb*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer who manages the household of a king.
chamberlain	2.
	syl	cham+ber+lain
	pron	<1CAmb*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	the steward of a nobleman or land owner.
chamberlain	3.
	syl	cham+ber+lain
	pron	<1CAmb*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	the treasurer of a municipal corporation.
chamberlainship	sub
	head	chamberlain
	syl	cham+ber+lain+2ship
	pos	n.
(Arthur) Neville	1.
	head	Chamberlain
	syl	(Arthur) Nev:ille.
	def	1869-1940, British statesman; Conservative prime minister (1937-40): pursued a policy of appeasement towards Germany.
Chamberlain	2.
	syl	Cham:ber:lain
	pron	<1CAmb*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Jo@.seph}. 1836-1914, British statesman; originally a Liberal, he resigned in 1886 over Home Rule for Ireland and became leader of the Liberal Unionists; a leading advocate of preferential trading agreements with members of the British Empire.
Chamberlain	3.
	syl	Cham:ber:lain
	pron	<1CAmb*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, Sir {Jo@.seph Aus@.ten}. 1863-1937, British Conservative statesman; foreign secretary (1924-29); award?!ed a Nobel peace prize for his negotiation of the Locarno Pact (1925).
chambermaid	0.
	syl	cham:ber+maid
	pron	<1CAmb*2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman or girl employed to clean and tidy bedrooms, now chiefly in hotels.
chamber music	0.
	syl	cham+ber mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music for performance by a small group of instrumentalists.
chamber of commerce	0.
	syl	cham+ber of com+merce
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an organization composed mainly of local businessmen to promote, regulate, and protect their interests.
chamber orchestra	0.
	syl	cham+ber or+ches+tra
	pos	n.
	def	a small orchestra of about 25 players, used for the authentic performance of baroque and early classical music as well as modern music written specifi?!cally for a small orchestra.
chamber organ	0.
	syl	cham+ber or+gan
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a small compact organ used esp. for the authentic performance of pre-classical music.
chamber pot	0.
	syl	cham+ber pot
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel for urine, used in bedrooms.
chambers	1.
	syl	cham+bers
	pron	<1CAmb*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a judge's room for hearing private cases not taken in open court.
chambers	2.
	syl	cham+bers
	pron	<1CAmb*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in England
	def	the set of rooms occupied by barristers where clients are interviewed (in London, mostly in the Inns of Court).
chambers	3.
	syl	cham+bers
	pron	<1CAmb*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	def	a suite of rooms; apartments.
chambers	4.
	syl	cham+bers
	pron	<1CAmb*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the private office of a judge.
Chambertin	0.
	syl	Cham+ber+tin
	pron	French <S*~aber1t*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry red burgundy wine produced in Gevrey-Chambertin in E France.
Chamb'ery	0.
	syl	Cham+b*'e+ry
	pron	French <S?~abA1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE France, in the Alps: skiing centre; former capital of the duchy of Savoy. Pop.: 56788 (1975).
Chambord	0.
	syl	Cham+bord
	pron	French <S?~a1bc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N central France: site of a famous Renaissance ch*^ateau.
chambray	ety	C19: after Cambrai; see #7cambric 
chambray	0.
	syl	cham+bray
	pron	<1S@mbrA>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth light fabric of cotton, linen, etc., with white weft and a coloured warp.
chameleon	ety	C14: from Latin chamaeleon, from Greek khamaile*_on, from khamai on the ground+ le*_on #7lion 
chameleon	1.
	syl	cha+me+le+on
	pron	<k*1mEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any lizard of the family of Africa and Madagascar, having long slender legs, a prehensile tail and tongue, and the ability to change colour.
chameleon	2.
	syl	cha+me+le+on
	pron	<k*1mEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a changeable or fickle person.
chameleonic	sub
	head	chameleon
	syl	cha+me:le:on+ic
	pron	<k*2mEli1onik>
	pos	adj.
chameleon-like	sub
	head	chameleon
	syl	cha+1me:le:on-2like
	pos	adj.
chamfer	ety	C16: back formation from chamfering, from Old French chamfrein, from chant edge (see #7cant %2)+ fraindre to break, from Latin frangere 
chamfer	1.
	syl	cham+fer
	pron	<1C@mf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow flat surface at the corner of a beam, post, etc., esp. one at an angle of 45?%. Compare { {bevel} (sense 1).}
chamfer	2.
	syl	cham+fer
	pron	<1C@mf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut such a surface on (a beam, etc.).
chamfer	3.
	syl	cham+fer
	pron	<1C@mf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for { {chase%2} (sense 4).}
chamferer	sub
	head	chamfer
	syl	cham+fer+er
	pos	n.
chamfron	ety	C14: from Old French chanfrein, from chafresner to harness, from chief head+ frener to bridle
chamfrain	infl
	head	chamfron
	or	chanfron
	syl	cham+frain
	pron	<1C@mfr*n>
	pos	n.
chanfron	infl
	head	chamfron
	or	chamfrain
	syl	chan+fron
	pos	n.
chamfron	0.
	syl	cham+fron
	pron	<1C@mfr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour for a horse's head.
chamois	ety	C16: from Old French, from Late Latin camox of uncertain origin
chamois	infl
	syl	cham+ois.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chamois	1.
	syl	cham+ois
	pron	<1S@mwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sure-footed goat antelope, inhabiting mountains of Europe and SW Asia, having vertical horns with backward-pointing tips.
chamois	2.
	syl	cham+ois
	pron	<1S@mi>, French <Sa1mwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft suede leather formerly made from the hide of this animal, now obtained from the skins of sheep and goats.
chamois	3.
	syl	cham+ois
	pron	<1S@mi>, French <Sa1mwa>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chamois leather, shammy (leather}) , {chammy (leather}) . a piece of such leather or similar material used for polishing, etc.
chamois	4.
	syl	cham+ois
	pron	<1S@mwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow to greyish-yellow colour.
chamois	5.
	syl	cham+ois
	pron	<1S@mi>, French <Sa1mwa>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress (leather or skin) like chamois.
chamois	6.
	syl	cham+ois
	pron	<1S@mi>, French <Sa1mwa>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to polish with a chamois.
chamomile	0.
	syl	cham:o+mile
	pron	<1k@m*2mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {camomile}.
Chamonix	0.
	syl	Cha+mo+nix
	pron	<1S@m*ni>, French <Samc1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE France, in the Alps at the foot of Mont Blanc: skiing and tourist centre. Pop.: 8403 (1968).
champ	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin
champ	H1.1.
	syl	champ
	pron	<C@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to munch (food) noisily like a horse.
champ	H1.2.
	syl	champ
	pron	<C@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on, at, etc.
	def	to bite (something) nervously or impatiently; gnaw.
champ	H1.3.
	or	chafe at the bit
	syl	champ
	pron	<C@mp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be impatient to start work, a journey, etc.
champ	H1.4.
	syl	champ
	pron	<C@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or noise of champing.
champ	H1.5.
	syl	champ
	pron	<C@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ulster dialect.
	def	a dish of mashed potatoes and spring onions or leeks.
champer	sub
	head	champ
	syl	champ+er
	pos	n.
champ	H2.0.
	syl	champ
	pron	<C@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for { {champion} (sense 1).}
champac	ety	C18: from Hindi campak, from Sanskrit campaka, of Dravidian origin
champak	alt
	head	champac
	or	champac
	syl	cham+pak
	pron	<1C@mp@k>, <1C^mp^k>
	pos	n.
champac	0.
	or	champak
	syl	cham+pac
	pron	<1C@mp@k>, <1C^mp^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a magnoliaceous tree, of India and the East Indies. Its fragrant yellow flowers yield an oil used in perfumes and its wood is used for furniture.
champagne	1.
	syl	cham+pagne
	pron	<S@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a white sparkling wine produced around Reims and Epernay, France.
champagne	2.
	syl	cham+pagne
	pron	<S@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any effervescent white wine.
champagne	3.a.
	syl	cham+pagne
	pron	<S@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour varying from a pale orange-yellow to a greyish-yellow.
champagne	3.b.
	syl	cham+pagne
	pron	<S@m1pAn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a champagne carpet.
Champagne-Ardenne	0.
	syl	Cham:pagne-Ar:denne
	pron	<S@m1pAn> <a:1den>, French <S*~apa$j> <ar1den>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE France: a countship and commercial centre in medieval times; it consists of a great plain, with sheep and dairy farms and many vineyards.
champaign	ety	C14: from Old French champaigne, from Late Latin camp*_ania; see #7campaign 
champaign	1.
	syl	cham+paign
	pron	<S@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {campagna}. an expanse of open level or gently undulating country.
champaign	2.
	syl	cham+paign
	pron	<S@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {battlefield}.
champers	0.
	syl	cham+pers
	pron	<1S@mp*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {champagne}.
champerty	ety	C14: from Anglo-French champartie, from Old French champart share of produce, from champ field+ part share (a feudal lord's)
champerties	infl
	head	champerty
	syl	cham+per+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
champerty	0.
	syl	cham+per+ty
	pron	<1C@mp*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an illegal bargain between a party to litigation and an outsider whereby the latter agrees to pay for the action and thereby share in any proceeds recovered. See also {maintenance}.
champertous	sub
	head	champerty
	syl	cham+per+tous
	pos	adj.
champignon	ety	C16: from French, perhaps from Vulgar Latin camp*_inus (unattested) of the field, from Latin campus plain, field
champignon	0.
	syl	cham+pi+gnon
	pron	<C@m1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various agaricaceous edible mushrooms, esp. ({fairy ring champignon}) and the meadow mushroom.
Champigny-sur-Marne	0.
	syl	Cham:pi:gny-sur-Marne
	pron	French <S?~api$ji>, French <syr> <1marn>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of Paris, on the River Marne. Pop.: 80482 (1975).
champion	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin campi*_o, from Latin campus field, battlefield
champion	1.a.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has defeated all others in a competition.
	exam	1	a chess champion.
champion	1.b.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a champion team.
champion	2.a.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or animal that wins first place in a show, etc.
champion	2.b.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a champion marrow.
champion	3.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who defends a person or cause.
	exam	1	champion of the underprivileged.
champion	4.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a warrior or knight who did battle for another, esp. a king or queen, to defend their rights or honour.
champion	5.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	first rate; excellent.
champion	6.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	very well; excellently.
champion	7.
	syl	cham+pi+on
	pron	<1C@mpi*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support; defend.
	exam	1	we champion the cause of liberty.
championship	1.
	syl	cham+pi+on+ship
	pron	<1C@mpi*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	any of various contests held to determine a champion.
championship	2.
	syl	cham+pi+on+ship
	pron	<1C@mpi*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the title or status of being a champion.
championship	3.
	syl	cham+pi+on+ship
	pron	<1C@mpi*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	support for or defence of a cause, person, etc.
Lake	infl
	head	Champlain
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Champlain	H1.0.
	syl	Cham+plain
	pron	<S@m1plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the northeastern U.S., between the Green Mountains and the Adirondack Mountains: linked by the {Champlain Canal} to the Hudson River and by the Richelieu River to the St. Lawrence; a major communications route in colonial times.
Samuel de	infl
	head	Champlain
	syl	Sam:u:el de
	pron	<sa1m$hel> <d*>
	pos	n.
Champlain	H2.0.
	syl	Cham:plain
	pron	<S@m1plAn>, French <S*~a1pl*~e>, French <S*~a1pl*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	??1567-1635, French explorer; founder of Quebec (1608) and governor of New France (1633-35).
champlev'e	ety	C19: from champ field (level surface)+ lev*'e raised
champlev'e	1.
	syl	champ+le+v*'e
	pron	French. <S?~al*1vA>, English <2S@mpl*1vA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a process of enamelling by which grooves are cut into a metal base and filled with enamel colours.
champlev'e	2.
	syl	champ+le+v*'e
	pron	French. <S?~al*1vA>, English <2S@mpl*1vA>
	pos	n.
	def	an object enamelled by this process.
Jean Francois	infl
	head	Champollion
	syl	Jean Fran:*,cois
	pron	<Z?~a> <fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Champollion	0.
	syl	Cham:pol:lion
	pron	French <S?~apc1lj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1790-1832, French Egyptologist, who deciphered the hiero?!glyphics on the Rosetta stone.
Champs 'Elys'ees	0.
	syl	Champs *'E:ly+s*'ees
	pron	French <S?~a> <zAli1zA>
	pos	n.
	def	a major boulevard in Paris, leading from the Arc de Triomphe: site of the *'Elys*'ees Palace and government offices.
Chanc	1.
	syl	Chanc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chancellor.
Chanc	2.
	syl	Chanc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chancery.
chance	ety	C13: from Old French cheance, from cheoir to fall, occur, from Latin cadere 
chance	1.a.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the unknown and unpredictable element that causes an event to result in a certain way rather than another, spoken of as a real force.
chance	1.b.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a chance meeting.
	def	Related adj.: {fortuitous}.
chance	2.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	fortune; luck; fate.
chance	3.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity or occasion.
chance	4.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a risk; gamble.
	exam	1	you take a chance with his driving.
chance	5.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which an event is likely to occur; probability.
chance	6.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpredicted event, esp. a fortunate one.
	exam	1	that was quite a chance, finding him here.
chance	7.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an unlucky event; mishap.
chance	8.a.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	accidentally.
	exam	1	he slipped by chance.
chance	8.b.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	perhaps.
	exam	1	do you by chance have a room??
on the chance	9.
	head	chance
	syl	on the chance.
	def	acting on the possibility; in case.
the main chance	10.
	head	chance
	syl	the main chance.
	def	the opportunity for personal gain (esp. in the phrase {an eye to the main chance) }.
chance	11.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to risk; hazard.
	exam	1	I'll chance the worst happening.
chance	12.
	syl	chance
	pron	<Ca:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to happen by chance; be the case by chance.
	exam	1	I chanced to catch sight of her as she passed.
chance on	13.
	head	chance
	or	upon 
	syl	chance on
	def	to come upon by accident.
	exam	1	he chanced on the solution to his problem.
chance one's arm	14.
	head	chance
	syl	chance one's arm.
	def	to attempt to do something although the chance of success may be slight.
chanceful	sub
	head	chance
	syl	chance+ful
	pos	adj.
chanceless	sub
	head	chance
	syl	chance+less
	pos	adj.
chancel	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin cancell*_i (plural) lattice
chancel	0.
	syl	chan+cel
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a church containing the altar, sanctuary, and choir, usually separated from the nave and transepts by a screen.
chancellery	ety	C14: from Anglo-French chancellerie, from Old French chancelier #7chancellor 
chancellory	alt
	head	chancellery
	or	chancellery
	syl	chan+cel+lo+ry
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*ri>, <-sl*ri>
	pos	n.
chancelleries	infl
	head	chancellery
	or	chancellories
	syl	chan+cel+ler:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chancellories	infl
	head	chancellery
	or	chancelleries
	syl	chan+cel+lo+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chancellery	1.
	or	chancellory
	syl	chan+cel+ler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*ri>, <-sl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the building or room occupied by a chancellor's office.
chancellery	2.
	or	chancellory
	syl	chan+cel+ler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*ri>, <-sl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, rank, or office of a chancellor.
chancellery	3.a.
	or	chancellory
	syl	chan+cel+ler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*ri>, <-sl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence or office of an embassy or legation.
chancellery	3.b.
	or	chancellory
	syl	chan+cel+ler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*ri>, <-sl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of a consulate.
chancellery	4.
	or	chancellory
	syl	chan+cel+ler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*ri>, <-sl*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for a diplomatic {chancery}.
chancellor	ety	C11: from Anglo-French chanceler, from Late Latin cancell*_arius porter, secretary, from Latin cancell*_i lattice; see #7chancel 
chancellor	1.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of the government in several European countries.
chancellor	2.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the president of a university or, in some colleges, the chief administrative officer.
chancellor	3.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the honorary head of a university. Compare { {vice chancellor} (sense 1).}
chancellor	4.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. in some states
	def	the presiding judge of a court of chancery or equity.
chancellor	5.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the chief secretary of an embassy.
chancellor	6.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a clergyman acting as the law officer of a bishop.
chancellor	7.
	syl	chan+cel+lor
	pron	<1Ca:ns*l*>, <-sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the chief secretary of a prince, nobleman, etc.
chancellorship	sub
	head	chancellor
	syl	chan+cel+lor+2ship
	pos	n.
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster	0.
	syl	Chan+cel+lor of the Duch:y of Lan+cas+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a minister of the crown, nominally appointed as representative of the Queen as Duchess of Lancaster, but in practice chiefly employed on parliamentary work determined by the prime minister.
Chancellor of the Exchequer	0.
	syl	Chan+cel+lor of the Ex+cheq+uer
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the cabinet minister responsible for finance.
chance-medley	ety	C15: from Anglo-French chance medlee mixed chance
chance-medley	0.
	syl	chance-med:ley
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a sudden quarrel in which one party kills another; unintentional but not blameless killing.
chancery	ety	C14: shortened from #7chancellery 
chanceries	infl
	head	chancery
	syl	chan+cer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chancery	1.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Chancery Division}. (in England) the Lord Chancellor's court, now a division of the High Court of Jus?!tice.
chancery	2.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {court of chancery}. (in the U.S.) a court of equity.
chancery	3.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the political section or offices of an embassy or legation.
chancery	4.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chancellery}.
chancery	5.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a court of public records; archives.
chancery	6.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a diocesan office under the supervision of a bishop's chancellor, having custody of archives, issuing official enactments, etc.
chancery	7.a.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. of a suit
	def	pending in a court of equity.
chancery	7.b.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	Wrestling. of a competitor's head
	def	locked under an opponent's arm.
chancery	7.c.
	syl	chan+cer:y
	pron	<1Ca:ns*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	in an awkward or helpless situation.
chancre	ety	C16: from French, from Latin: #7cancer 
chancre	0.
	syl	chan+cre
	pron	<1S@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small hard nodular growth, which is the first diagnostic sign of acquired syphilis.
chancrous	sub
	head	chancre
	syl	chan+crous
	pos	adj.
chancroid	1.
	syl	chan+croid
	pron	<1S@Gkrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft venereal ulcer, esp. of the male genitals, caused by infection with the bacillus
chancroid	2.
	syl	chan+croid
	pron	<1S@Gkrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling a chancroid or chancre.
chancroidal	sub
	head	chancroid
	syl	chan+1croi+dal
	pos	adj.
chancey	alt
	head	chancy
	or	chancy
	syl	chanc:ey
	pron	<1Ca:nsi>
	pos	adj.
chancier	infl
	head	chancy
	syl	chanc:i+er
	pos	adj.
chanciest	infl
	head	chancy
	syl	chanc:i+est.
	pos	adj.
chancy	0.
	or	chancey
	syl	chanc:y
	pron	<1Ca:nsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of uncertain outcome or temperament; risky.
chancily	sub
	head	chancy
	syl	chanc:i+ly
	pos	adv.
chanciness	sub
	head	chancy
	syl	chanc:i+ness
	pos	n.
chandelier	ety	C17: from French: candleholder, from Latin #7candelabrum 
chandelier	0.
	syl	chan+de+lier
	pron	<2S@ndi1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental hanging light with branches and holders for several candles or bulbs.
chandelle	ety	French, literally: #7candle 
chandelle	1.
	syl	chan+delle
	pron	<S@n1del>, French <S?~a1del>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	an abrupt climbing turn almost to the point of stalling, in which an aircraft's momentum is used to increase its rate of climb.
chandelle	2.
	syl	chan+delle
	pron	<S@n1del>, French <S?~a1del>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to carry out a chandelle.
Chandernagore	0.
	syl	Chan+der+na+gore
	pron	<2C^nd*n*1gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E India, in S West Bengal on the Hooghly River: a former French settlement (1686-1950). Pop.: 67105 (1961).
Chandigarh	0.
	syl	Chan+di+garh
	pron	<2C^ndi1ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and Union Territory of N India, joint capital of the Punjab and Haryana: modern city planned in the 1950s by Le Corbusier. Pop.: 218743 (1971).
chandler	ety	C14: from Old French chandelier one who makes or deals in candles, from chandelle #7candle 
chandler	1.
	syl	chan+dler
	pron	<1Ca:ndl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dealer in a specified trade or merchandise.
	exam	1	corn chandler;
	exam	2	ship's chandler.
chandler	2.
	syl	chan+dler
	pron	<1Ca:ndl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells candles.
chandler	3.
	syl	chan+dler
	pron	<1Ca:ndl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. obsolete.
	def	a retailer of grocery provisions; shopkeeper.
Raymond	infl
	head	Chandler
	syl	Ray:mond.
	pos	n.
Chandler	0.
	syl	Chan:dler
	pron	<1Ca:ndl*>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1959, U.S. thriller writer: created Philip Marlowe, one of the first detective heroes in fiction.
chandleries	infl
	head	chandlery
	syl	chan+dler:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chandlery	1.
	syl	chan+dler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ndl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the business, warehouse, or merchandise of a chandler.
chandlery	2.
	syl	chan+dler:y
	pron	<1Ca:ndl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where candles are kept.
Chandragupta	0.
	syl	Chan:dra:gup:ta
	pron	<2C^ndr*1gupt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Greek name died ??297 #7b.c., ruler of N India, who founded the Maurya dynasty (325) and defeated Seleucus (??305).
Gabrielle	infl
	head	Chanel
	syl	Gab:ri:elle
	pron	<gabri1el>
	pos	n.
Chanel	0.
	syl	Cha:nel
	pron	French <Sa1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1883-1970, French couturier, who created the little black dress and the perfume Chanel No. 5.
Chang	0.
	syl	Chang
	pron	<C@G>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Yangtze}.
Changan	0.
	syl	Chang+an
	pron	<1C@G1a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Sian}.
Changchiak'ou	alt
	head	Changchiakow
	or	Changchiakow
	syl	Chang+chia+k'ou
	pron	<1C@G1Cja:1k*u>
	pos	n.
Changchiakow	0.
	or	Changchiak'ou
	syl	Chang+chia+kow
	pron	<1C@G1Cja:1k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in NW Hopei province: a military centre, controlling the route to Mongolia, under the Ming and Manchu dynasties. Pop.: 480000 (1958 est.). Former names: {Wanch*"uan, Kalgan}.
Ch'ang-chou	alt
	head	Changchow
	or	Changchow
	syl	Ch'ang-chou
	pron	<1C@G1Cau>
	pos	n.
Changchow	1.
	or	Ch'ang-chou
	syl	Chang+chow
	pron	<1C@G1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in S Kiangsu province, on the Grand Canal: also known as {Wutsin} until 1949, when the 7th-century name was officially readopted. Pop.: 300000 (1958 est.).
Changchow	2.
	or	Ch'ang-chou
	syl	Chang+chow
	pron	<1C@G1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Lungki}.
Ch'ang Ch'un	alt
	head	Changchun
	or	Changchun
	syl	Ch'ang Ch'un
	pron	<1C@G1Cun>
	pos	n.
Changchun	0.
	or	Ch'ang Ch'un
	syl	Chang+chun
	pron	<1C@G1Cun>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, capital of Kirin province: as {Hsinking}, capital of the Japanese state of Manchukuo (1932-45). Pop.: 1800000 (1965 Western est.).
change	ety	C13: from Old French changier, from Latin camb*_ire to exchange, barter
change	1.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become different; alter.
change	2.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replace with or exchange for another.
	exam	1	to change one's name.
change	3.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by to or into
	def	to transform or convert or be transformed or converted.
change	4.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give and receive (something) in return; interchange.
	exam	1	to change places with someone.
change	5.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or receive (money) in exchange for the equivalent sum in a smaller denomination or different currency.
change	6.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or replace the coverings of.
	exam	1	to change a baby.
change	7.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	may be foll. by into or out of
	def	to put on other clothes.
change	8.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the moon
	def	to pass from one phase to the following one.
change	9.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to operate (the gear lever of a motor vehicle) in order to change the gear ratio.
	exam	1	to change gear.
change	10.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alight from (one bus, train, etc.) and board another.
change face	11.
	head	change
	syl	change face.
	def	to rotate the telescope of a surveying instrument through 180?% horizontally and vertically, taking a second sighting of the same object in order to reduce error.
change feet	12.
	head	change
	syl	change feet.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to put on different shoes, boots, etc.
change	13.a.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a military force
	def	to turn in another direction.
change	13.b.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alter one's attitude, opinion, etc.
change hands	14.
	head	change
	syl	change hands.
	def	to pass from one owner to another.
change one's mind	15.
	head	change
	syl	change one's mind.
	def	to alter one's decision or opinion.
change one's tune	16.
	head	change
	syl	change one's tune.
	def	to alter one's attitude or tone of speech. {~}
change	17.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or fact of changing or being changed.
change	18.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variation, deviation, or modification.
change	19.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the substitution of one thing for another; exchange.
change	20.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	anything that is or may be substituted for something else.
change	21.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	variety or novelty (esp. in the phrase {for a change}) .
	exam	1	I want to go to France for a change.
change	22.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	a different or fresh set, esp. of clothes.
change	23.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	money given or received in return for its equivalent in a larger denomination or in a different currency.
change	24.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the balance of money given or received when the amount tendered is larger than the amount due.
change	25.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	coins of a small denomination regarded collectively.
change	26.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a place where merchants meet to transact business; an exchange.
change	27.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of passing from one state or phase to another.
change	28.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the transition from one phase of the moon to the next.
change	29.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the order in which a peal of bells may be rung.
change	30.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	short for { {changeover} (sense 3).}
change	31.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	desirable or useful information.
change	32.
	syl	change
	pron	<CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fickleness or caprice.
change of heart	33.
	head	change
	syl	change of heart.
	def	a profound change of outlook, opinion, etc.
get no change out of (someone)	34.
	head	change
	syl	get no change out of (someone).
	qual	Slang.
	def	not to be successful in attempts to exploit or extract information from (someone).
ring the changes	35.
	head	change
	syl	ring the changes.
	def	to vary the manner or performance of an action that is often repeated. {~} See also {change down, changeover, change round, change up}.
changeless	sub
	head	change
	syl	change+less
	pos	adj.
changelessly	sub
	head	change
	syl	change+less+ly
	pos	adv.
changelessness	sub
	head	change
	syl	change+less+ness
	pos	n.
changer	sub
	head	change
	syl	chang+er
	pos	n.
changeable	1.
	syl	change+a:ble
	pron	<1CAnJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to change or be changed; fickle.
	exam	1	changeable weather.
changeable	2.
	syl	change+a:ble
	pron	<1CAnJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	varying in colour when viewed from different angles or in different lights.
changeability	sub
	head	changeable
	or	changeableness
	syl	change+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
changeableness	sub
	head	changeable
	or	changeability
	syl	change+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
changeably	sub
	head	changeable
	syl	change+a:bly
	pos	adv.
change down	0.
	syl	change down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to select a lower gear when driving.
changeful	0.
	syl	change+ful
	pron	<1CAnJful>
	pos	adj.
	def	often changing; inconstant; variable.
changefully	sub
	head	changeful
	syl	change+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
changefulness	sub
	head	changeful
	syl	change+ful+ness
	pos	n.
changeling	1.
	syl	change+ling
	pron	<1CAnJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a child believed to have been exchanged by fairies for the parents' true child.
changeling	2.a.
	syl	change+ling
	pron	<1CAnJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an idiot.
changeling	2.b.
	syl	change+ling
	pron	<1CAnJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a fickle or changeable person.
change of life	0.
	syl	change of life
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {menopause}.
change of venue	0.
	syl	change of ven:ue
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the removal of a trial out of one jurisdiction into another.
changeover	1.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alteration or complete reversal from one method, system, or product to another.
	exam	1	a changeover to decimal currency.
changeover	2.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reversal of a situation, attitude, etc.
changeover	3.a.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transferring to or being relieved by a teammate in a relay race, as by handing over a baton, etc.
changeover	3.b.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {change, takeover}. the point in a relay race at which the transfer is made.
changeover	4.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, chiefly Brit.
	def	the exchange of ends by two teams, esp. at half time.
change over	infl
	head	changeover
	syl	change o:ver.
	pos	adv.
changeover	5.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adopt (a completely different position or attitude).
	exam	1	the driver and navigator changed over after four hours.
changeover	6.
	syl	change+o:ver
	pron	<1CAnJ2*uv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Sport, chiefly Brit. of two teams
	def	to exchange ends of a playing field, etc., as after half time.
change point	0.
	syl	change point
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a point to which a foresight and backsight are taken in levelling; turning point.
change-ringing	1.
	syl	change-ring:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the art of bell-ringing in which a set of bells is rung in an established order which is then changed.
change-ringing	2.
	syl	change-ring:ing
	pos	n.
	def	variations on a topic or theme.
change round	1.
	syl	change round
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to place in or adopt a different or opposite position. {~} {change+round}.
change round	2.
	syl	change round
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the act of changing to a different position.
change up	0.
	syl	change up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to select a higher gear when driving.
Ch'ang-sha	alt
	head	Changsha
	or	Changsha
	syl	Ch'ang-sha
	pron	<1C@G1Sa:>
	pos	n.
Changsha	0.
	or	Ch'ang-sha
	syl	Chang+sha
	pron	<1C@G1Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE China, capital of Hunan province, on the Hsiang River. Pop.: 825000 (1970 est.).
Ch'ang-te	alt
	head	Changteh
	or	Changteh
	syl	Ch'ang-te
	pron	<1C@G1tA>
	pos	n.
Changteh	0.
	or	Ch'ang-te
	syl	Chang+teh
	pron	<1C@G1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE central China, in N Hunan province, near the mouth of the Yuan River: severely damaged by the Japanese in World War II. Pop.: 94800 (1953).
channel	ety	C13: from Old French chanel, from Latin can*_alis pipe, groove, conduit; see #7canal 
channel	H1.1.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad strait connecting two areas of sea.
channel	H1.2.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the bed or course of a river, stream, or canal.
channel	H1.3.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a navigable course through a body of water.
channel	H1.4.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a means or agency of access, communication, etc..
	exam	1	to go through official channels.
channel	H1.5.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a course into which something can be directed or moved.
	exam	1	a new channel of thought.
channel	H1.6.a.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of radio frequencies assigned for a particular purpose, esp. the broadcasting of a television signal.
channel	H1.6.b.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a path for an electrical signal.
	exam	1	a stereo set has two channels.
channel	H1.6.c.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin semiconductor layer between the source and drain of a field-effect transistor, the conductance of which is controlled by the gate voltage.
channel	H1.7.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tubular or trough-shaped passage for fluids.
channel	H1.8.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a groove or flute, as in the shaft of a column.
channel	H1.9.a.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a path along which data can be transmitted between a central processing unit and one or more peripheral devices.
channel	H1.9.b.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the lines along the length of a paper tape on which information can be stored in the form of punched holes.
channel	H1.10.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {channel iron}.
channels	infl
	head	channel
	or	channels
	syl	chan+nels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
channelling	infl
	head	channel
	or	channeling
	syl	chan+nel+ling
	pos	vb.
channelled	infl
	head	channel
	or	channeled
	syl	chan+nelled
	pos	vb.
channeling	infl
	head	channel
	or	channelling
	syl	chan+nel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
channeled	infl
	head	channel
	or	channelled
	syl	chan+neled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
channel	H1.11.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide or be provided with a channel or channels; make or cut channels in (something).
channel	H1.12.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide into or convey through a channel or channels.
	exam	1	information was channelled through to them.
channel	H1.13.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a groove or flute in (a column, etc.).
channeller	sub
	head	channel
	syl	chan+nel+ler
	pos	n.
channel	ety	C18: variant of earlier chainwale; see #7chain, {wale %1} (planking)
channel	H2.0.
	syl	chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a flat timber or metal ledge projecting from the hull of a vessel above the chainplates to increase the angle of the shrouds.
the	infl
	head	Channel
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Channel	0.
	syl	Chan+nel
	pron	<1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {English Channel}.
Channel Counthe	infl
	head	Channel Country
	syl	Chan+nel Counthe.
	pos	n.
Channel Country	0.
	syl	Chan+nel Count+ry
	pos	n.
	def	an area of E central Australia, in SW Queensland: crossed by intermittent rivers and subject to both flooding and long periods of drought.
bar	alt
	head	channel iron
	or	channel iron
	syl	bar
	pos	n.
channel iron	0.
	or	bar
	syl	chan+nel i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a rolled-steel bar with a U-shaped cross section. Sometimes shortened to {channel}.
Channel Islands	0.
	syl	Chan+nel Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the English Channel, off the NW coast of France, consisting of Jersey, Guernsey, Alderney, Brechou, Great Sark, Little Sark, Herm, Jethou, and Lihou (British crown dependencies), and the Roches Douvres and the *^Iles Chausey (which belong to France): the only part of the duchy of Normandy remaining to Britain. Pop.: 128000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 194 sq. km (75 sq. miles).
channelise	alt
	head	channelize
	or	channelize
	syl	chan+nel+ise
	pron	<1C@n*lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
channelize	0.
	or	channelise
	syl	chan+nel+ize
	pron	<1C@n*lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide through or as if through a channel; provide a channel for.
chanson de geste	ety	literally: song of exploits
chanson de geste	0.
	syl	chan+son de geste
	pron	French. <S?~as?~c> <d*> <1Zest>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a genre of Old French epic poems celebrating heroic deeds, the most famous of which is the
chant	ety	C14: from Old French chanter to sing, from Latin cant*_are, frequentative of canere to sing
chant	1.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple song or melody.
chant	2.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short simple melody in which several words or syllables are assigned to one note, as in the recitation of psalms.
chant	3.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a psalm or canticle performed by using such a melody.
chant	4.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhythmic or repetitious slogan, usually spoken or sung, as by sports supporters, etc.
chant	5.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	monotonous or singsong intonation in speech.
chant	6.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing or recite (a psalm, prayer, etc.) as a chant.
chant	7.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to intone (a slogan) rhythmically or repetitiously.
chant	8.
	syl	chant
	pron	<Ca:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or say mo?!notonously as if intoning a chant.
chantingly	sub
	head	chant
	syl	chant+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
chanter	1.
	syl	chant+er
	pron	<1Ca:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who chants.
chanter	2.
	syl	chant+er
	pron	<1Ca:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the pipe on a set of bagpipes that is provided with finger holes and on which the melody is played.
chanterelle	ety	C18: from French, from New Latin cantharella, diminutive of Latin cantharus drinking vessel, from Greek kantharos 
chanterelle	0.
	syl	chan+te+relle
	pron	<2C@nt*1rel>
	pos	n.
	def	any saprophytic basidiomycetous fungus of the genus esp. having an edible yellow funnel-shaped mushroom: family
chanteuse	ety	French: singer
chanteuse	0.
	syl	chan+teuse
	pron	French <S?~a1t$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a female singer, esp. in a nightclub or cabaret.
chanteys	infl
	head	chantey
	syl	chan+teys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chantey	0.
	syl	chan+tey
	pron	<1S@nti>, <1C@n->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {shanty%2}.
chanticleer	ety	C13: from Old French Chantecler, from chanter cler to sing clearly
chantecler	alt
	head	chanticleer
	or	chanticleer
	syl	chan+te+cler
	pron	<2C@nti1kle*>
	pos	n.
chanticleer	0.
	or	chantecler
	syl	chan+ti+cleer
	pron	<2C@nti1kli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a name for a cock, used esp. in fables.
Chantilly	1.
	syl	Chan+til+ly
	pron	<S@n1tili>, French <S?~ati1ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France, near the {Forest of Chantilly}: formerly famous for lace and porcelain. Pop.: 10684 (1975).
Chantilly	2.
	syl	Chan+til+ly
	pron	<S@n1tili>, French <S?~ati1ji>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cream
	def	lightly sweetened and whipped.
Chantilly lace	0.
	syl	Chan+til+ly lace
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a delicate ornamental lace.
chantry	ety	C14: from Old French chanterie, from chanter to sing; see #7chant 
chantries	infl
	head	chantry
	syl	chan+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chantry	1.
	syl	chan+try
	pron	<1Ca:ntri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an endowment for the singing of Masses for the soul of the founder or others designated by him.
chantry	2.
	syl	chan+try
	pron	<1Ca:ntri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a chapel or altar so endowed.
chantry	3.
	syl	chan+try
	pron	<1Ca:ntri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a chantry priest.
chanties	infl
	head	chanty
	syl	chan+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chanty	0.
	syl	chan+ty
	pron	<1S@nti>, <1C@n->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shanty%2}.
Chanukkah	alt
	head	Chanukah
	or	Chanukah
	syl	Cha+nuk+kah
	pron	<1ha:n*k*>, <-nu2ka:>, Hebrew <xanu:1ka>
	pos	n.
Chanukah	0.
	or	Chanukkah
	syl	Cha+nu+kah
	pron	<1ha:n*k*>, <-nu2ka:>, Hebrew <xanu:1ka>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hanukkah}.
Chaoan	0.
	syl	Chao+an
	pron	<1Cau1a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE China, in E Kwantung province, on the Han River: river port. Pop.: 101300 (1953 est.). Former name: {Chaochow}.
Chaochow	0.
	syl	Chao+chow
	pron	<1Cau1C*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Chaoan}.
Chao Phraya	0.
	syl	Chao Phra+ya
	pron	<1Cau> <pr*1ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Thailand, rising in the N highlands and flowing south to the Gulf of Siam. Length: (including the headstreams Nan and Ping) 1200 km (750 miles). Also called: {Menam}.
chaos	ety	C15: from Latin, from Greek khaos; compare #7chasm, yawn 
chaos	1.
	syl	cha+os
	pron	<1kAos>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	the disordered formless matter supposed to have existed before the ordered universe.
chaos	2.
	syl	cha+os
	pron	<1kAos>
	pos	n.
	def	complete disorder; utter confusion.
chaos	3.
	syl	cha+os
	pron	<1kAos>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {abyss}.
chaotic	sub
	head	chaos
	syl	cha+ot+ic
	pron	<kA1otik>
	pos	adj.
chaotically	sub
	head	chaos
	syl	cha+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chap	ety	C14: probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch, German kappen to chop off
chaps	infl
	head	chap
	syl	chaps
	pos	vb.
chapping	infl
	head	chap
	syl	chap+ping
	pos	vb.
chapped	infl
	head	chap
	syl	chapped.
	pos	vb.
chap	H1.1.
	syl	chap
	pron	<C@p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the skin
	def	to make or become raw and cracked, esp. by exposure to cold. {~}
chap	H1.2.
	syl	chap
	pron	<C@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a cracked or sore patch on the skin caused by chapping.
chap	ety	C16 (in the sense: buyer): shortened from #7chapman 
chap	H2.0.
	syl	chap
	pron	<C@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man or boy; fellow.
chap	H3.0.
	syl	chap
	pron	<Cop>, <C@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {chop%3}.
chap	1.
	syl	chap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chaplain.
chap	2.
	syl	chap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chapter.
chaparejos	ety	from Mexican Spanish
chaparajos	alt
	head	chaparejos
	or	chaparejos
	syl	chap:a+ra+jos
	pron	<2S@p*1rA*us>, Spanish <2Capa1ra$xos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chaparejos	0.
	or	chaparajos
	syl	chap:a+re:jos
	pron	<2S@p*1rA*us>, Spanish <2Capa1rA$xos>, Spanish <2Capa1ra$xos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {chaps}.
chaparral	ety	C19: from Spanish, from chaparra evergreen oak
chaparral	0.
	syl	chap+ar+ral
	pron	<2C@p*1r@l>, <2S@p->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the southwestern U.S.
	def	a dense growth of shrubs and trees, esp. evergreen oaks.
chaparral cock	0.
	syl	chap+ar+ral cock
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {roadrunner}.
chaparral pea	0.
	syl	chap+ar+ral pea
	pos	n.
	def	a thorny leguminous Californian shrub, with reddish-purple showy flowers.
chapatti	ety	from Hindi
chapati	alt
	head	chapatti
	or	chapatti
	syl	cha+pa+ti
	pron	<C*1p@ti>, <-1p^ti>, <-1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
chapatti	infl
	syl	cha+pat+ti
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chapattis	infl
	head	chapatti
	or	chapatties
	syl	cha+pat+tis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chapatties	infl
	head	chapatti
	or	chapattis
	syl	cha+pat+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chapatti	0.
	or	chapati
	syl	cha+pat+ti
	pron	<C*1p@ti>, <-1p^ti>, <-1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Indian cookery
	def	a flat coarse unleavened bread resembling a pancake.
chapbook	0.
	syl	chap+book
	pron	<1C@p2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of popular ballads, stories, etc., formerly sold by chapmen or pedlars.
chape	ety	C14: from Old French: hood, metal cover, from Late Latin cappa #7cap 
chape	1.
	syl	chape
	pron	<CAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal tip or trimming for a scabbard.
chape	2.
	syl	chape
	pron	<CAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal tongue of a buckle.
chapeless	sub
	head	chape
	syl	chape+less
	pos	adj.
chapeau	ety	C16: from French, from Late Latin cappellus hood, from cappa #7cap 
chapeaux	infl
	head	chapeau
	or	chapeaus
	syl	cha+peaux
	pron	<-p*u>, <-p*uz>, French <-1po>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chapeaus	infl
	head	chapeau
	or	chapeaux
	syl	cha+peaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chapeau	0.
	syl	cha+peau
	pron	<1S@p*u>, French <Sa1po>, French <-1po>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat.
chapel	ety	C13: from Old French chapele, from Late Latin cappella, diminutive of cappa cloak (see #7cap) ; originally denot?!ing the sanctuary where the cloak of St. Martin of Tours was kept as a relic
chapel	1.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of Christian worship in a larger building, esp. a place set apart, with a separate altar, in a church or cathedral.
chapel	2.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar place of worship in or attached to a large house or institution, such as a college, hospital or prison.
chapel	3.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a church subordinate to a parish church.
chapel	4.a.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Nonconformist place of worship.
chapel	4.b.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	Nonconformist religious practices or doctrine.
chapel	4.c.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	he is chapel, but his wife is church.
	def	Compare { {church} (sense 5).}
chapel	5.a.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of a trade union in a particular newspaper office, printing house, etc.
chapel	5.b.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of these members.
chapel	6.
	syl	chap+el
	pron	<1C@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a print?!ing office.
chapel of ease	0.
	syl	chap+el of ease
	pos	n.
	def	a church built to accommodate those living at a distance from the parish church.
chaperon	ety	C14: from Old French, from chape hood, protective covering; see #7cap 
chaperone	alt
	head	chaperon
	or	chaperon
	syl	chap+er+one
	pron	<1S@p*2r*un>
	pos	n.
chaperon	1.
	or	chaperone
	syl	chap+er+on
	pron	<1S@p*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an older or married woman who accompanies or supervises a young unmarried woman on social occasions.
chaperon	2.
	or	chaperone
	syl	chap+er+on
	pron	<1S@p*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who accompanies and supervises a group, esp. of young people, usually when in public places.
chaperon	3.
	or	chaperone
	syl	chap+er+on
	pron	<1S@p*2r*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as a chaperon to.
chaperonage	sub
	head	chaperon
	syl	chap+er+on+age
	pron	<1S@p*r*niJ>
	pos	n.
chapfallen	ety	C16: from #7chops +#7fallen 
chopfallen	alt
	head	chapfallen
	or	chapfallen
	syl	chop+fall:en
	pos	adj.
chapfallen	0.
	or	chopfallen
	syl	chap+fall:en
	pron	<1C@p2fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	dejected; downhearted; crestfallen.
chapiter	ety	C15: from Old French chapitre, from Latin capitellum {#7capital %2}
chapiter	0.
	syl	chap:i+ter
	pron	<1C@pit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {capital%2}.
chaplain	ety	C12: from Old French chapelain, from Late Latin cappell*_anus, from cappella #7chapel 
chaplain	0.
	syl	chap+lain
	pron	<1C@plin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian clergyman attached to a private chapel of a prominent person or institution or minis?!tering to a military body, professional group, etc.
	exam	1	a military chaplain;
	exam	2	a prison chaplain.
chaplaincy	sub
	head	chaplain
	syl	chap+lain+cy
	pos	n.
chaplainship	sub
	head	chaplain
	or	chaplainry
	syl	chap+lain+2ship
	pos	n.
chaplainry	sub
	head	chaplain
	or	chaplainship
	syl	chap+lain+ry
	pos	n.
chaplet	ety	C14: from Old French chapelet garland of roses, from chapel hat; see #7chapeau 
chaplet	1.
	syl	chap+let
	pron	<1C@plit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental wreath of flowers, beads, etc., worn on the head.
chaplet	2.
	syl	chap+let
	pron	<1C@plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a string of beads or something similar.
chaplet	3.a.
	syl	chap+let
	pron	<1C@plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a string of prayer beads constituting one third of the rosary.
chaplet	3.b.
	syl	chap+let
	pron	<1C@plit>
	pos	n.
	def	the prayers counted on this string.
chaplet	4.
	syl	chap+let
	pron	<1C@plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow convex moulding in the form of a string of beads; astragal.
chaplet	5.
	syl	chap+let
	pron	<1C@plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal support for the core in a casting mould, esp. for the core of a cylindrical pipe.
chapleted	sub
	head	chaplet
	syl	chap+let+ed
	pos	adj.
Chaplin	0.
	syl	Chap:lin
	pron	<1C@plin>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles Spen@.cer}, known as 1889-1977, English comedian, film actor and director. He is renowned for his portrayal of a downtrodden little man with baggy trousers, bowler hat, and cane. His films include (1925), (1936), and (1940).
chapman	ety	Old English c*_eapman, from c*_eap buying and selling (see #7cheap) 
chapmen	infl
	head	chapman
	syl	chap+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chapman	1.
	syl	chap+man
	pron	<1C@pm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a trader, esp. an itinerant pedlar.
chapmanship	sub
	head	chapman
	syl	chap+man+2ship
	pos	n.
George	infl
	head	Chapman
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Chapman	0.
	syl	Chap:man
	pron	<1C@pm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1559-1634, English dramatist and poet, noted for his translation of Homer.
chappal	ety	from Hindi
chappal	0.
	syl	chap+pal
	pron	<1C^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of sandals, usually of leather, worn in India.
chappie	0.
	syl	chap+pie
	pron	<1C@pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {chap} %2.
chaps	ety	C19: shortened from #7chaparejos 
chaps	0.
	syl	chaps
	pron	<C@ps>, <S@ps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	leather overalls without a seat, worn by cowboys. Also called: {chaparajos, chaparejos}.
chapstick	ety	C20: from a trademark
chapstick	0.
	syl	chap+stick
	pron	<1C@p2stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a cylinder of a substance for preventing or soothing chapped lips.
chapter	ety	C13: from Old French chapitre, from Latin capitulum, literally: little head, hence, section of writing, from caput head; in Medieval Latin: chapter of scripture or of a religious rule, a gathering for the reading of this, hence, assemblage of clergy
chapter	1.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a division of a written work, esp. a narrative, usually titled or numbered.
chapter	2.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of events having a common attribute.
	exam	1	a chapter of disasters.
chapter	3.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an episode or period in a life, history, etc.
chapter	4.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a numbered reference to that part of a Parliamentary session which relates to a specified Act of Parliament.
chapter	5.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of some societies, clubs, etc., esp. of a secret society.
chapter	6.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the collective body or a meeting of the canons of a cathedral or collegiate church or of the members of a monastic or knightly order.
chapter	7.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a general assembly of some organization.
chapter and verse	8.
	head	chapter
	syl	chapter and verse.
	def	exact authority for an action or statement.
chapter	9.
	syl	chap+ter
	pron	<1C@pt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into chapters.
chapterhouse	1.
	syl	chap+ter+house
	pron	<1C@pt*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	the building attached to a cathedral, collegiate church, or religious house in which the chapter meets.
chapterhouse	2.
	syl	chap+ter+house
	pron	<1C@pt*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	the meeting place of a society, club, etc.
char	ety	C17: short for #7charcoal 
chars	infl
	head	char
	syl	chars
	pos	vb.
charring	infl
	head	char
	syl	char+ring
	pos	vb.
charred	infl
	head	char
	syl	charred.
	pos	vb.
char	H1.1.
	syl	char
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn or be burned partially, esp. so as to blacken the surface; scorch.
char	H1.2.
	syl	char
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce (wood) to charcoal by partial combustion.
char	ety	C17: of unknown origin
charr	alt
	head	char
	or	char
	syl	charr
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chars	infl
	head	char
	or	charrs
	syl	chars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charrs	infl
	head	char
	or	chars
	syl	charrs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
char	H2.0.
	or	charr
	syl	char
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various troutlike fishes of the genus esp. occurring in cold lakes and northern seas: family (salmon).
char	H3.1.
	syl	char
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {charwoman}.
chars	infl
	head	char
	syl	chars
	pos	vb.
charring	infl
	head	char
	syl	char+ring
	pos	vb.
charred	infl
	head	char
	syl	charred.
	pos	vb.
char	H3.2.
	syl	char
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to do housework, cleaning, etc., as a job.
char	ety	from Chinese ch'a 
char	H4.0.
	syl	char
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {tea}.
charabanc	ety	C19: from French char-*`a-bancs, wagon with seats
charabanc	0.
	syl	char:a+banc
	pron	<1S@r*2b@G>, French <Sara1b?~a>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a motor coach, esp. one used for sightseeing tours.
characin	ety	C19: from New Latin Chara?!cinidae, from characinus, from Greek kharax a fish, probably the sea bream
characid	alt
	head	characin
	or	characin
	syl	char:a+cid
	pos	n.
characin	0.
	or	characid
	syl	char:a+cin
	pron	<1k@r*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	any small carnivorous freshwater cyprinoid fish of the family of Central and South America and Africa. They are similar to the carps but more brightly coloured.
character	ety	C14: from Latin: distinguishing mark, from Greek kharakt*_er engraver's tool, from kharassein to engrave, stamp
character	1.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of traits and qualities distinguishing the individual nature of a person or thing.
character	2.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one such distinguishing quality; characteristic.
character	3.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	moral force; integrity.
	exam	1	a man of character.
character	4.a.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	reputation, esp. a good reputation.
character	4.b.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	character assassination.
character	5.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary or account of a person's qualities and achievements; testimonial.
	exam	1	my last employer gave me a good character.
character	6.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity, position, or status.
	exam	1	he spoke in the character of a friend rather than a father.
character	7.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person represented in a play, film, story, etc.; role.
character	8.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outstanding person.
	exam	1	one of the great characters of the century.
character	9.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an odd, eccentric, or unusual person.
	exam	1	he's quite a character.
character	10.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {person}.
	exam	1	a shady character.
character	11.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol used in a writing system, such as a letter of the alphabet.
character	12.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sort}. any single letter, numeral, punctuation mark, or symbol cast as a type.
character	13.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	any such letter, numeral, etc., each of which is a unit of information and can be represented uniquely by binary code.
character	14.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of writing or printing.
character	15.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	any structure, function, attribute, etc., in an organism that is determined by a gene or group of genes.
character	16.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short prose sketch of a distinctive type of person, usually representing a vice or virtue.
in	17.
	head	character
	or	out of) character
	syl	in
	usage	typical (or not typical
	def	of the apparent character of a person or thing.
character	18.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write, print, inscribe, or engrave.
character	19.
	syl	char+ac+ter
	pron	<1k@rikt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to portray or represent.
characterful	sub
	head	character
	syl	char+ac+ter+ful
	pos	adj.
characterless	sub
	head	character
	syl	char+ac+ter+less
	pos	adj.
character actor	0.
	syl	char+ac+ter ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an actor who specializes in playing odd or eccentric characters.
characteristic	1.
	syl	char+ac+ter+is+tic
	pron	<2k@rikt*1ristik>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing quality, attribute, or trait.
characteristic	2.a.
	syl	char+ac+ter+is+tic
	pron	<2k@rikt*1ristik>
	pos	n.
	def	the integral part of a common logarithm, indicating the order of magnitude of the associated number.
	exam	1	the characteristic of 2.4771 is 2.
characteristic	2.b.
	syl	char+ac+ter+is+tic
	pron	<2k@rikt*1ristik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {exponent} (sense 4),} esp. in number representation in computing. {~}
characteristic	3.
	syl	char+ac+ter+is+tic
	pron	<2k@rikt*1ristik>
	pos	n.
	def	indicative of a distinctive quality, etc.; typical.
characteristically	sub
	head	characteristic
	syl	char+ac+ter+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
characteristic curve	0.
	syl	char+ac+ter+is+tic curve
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a graph of the density of a particular photographic material plotted against the logarithm of the exposure producing this density.
characterisation	alt
	head	characterization
	or	characterization
	syl	char+ac+ter:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2k@rikt*rI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
characterization	1.
	or	characterisation
	syl	char+ac+ter:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@rikt*rI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	description of character, traits, etc.
characterization	2.
	or	characterisation
	syl	char+ac+ter:i+za+tion
	pron	<2k@rikt*rI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of characterizing.
characterise	alt
	head	characterize
	or	characterize
	syl	char+ac+ter+ise
	pron	<1k@rikt*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
characterize	1.
	or	characterise
	syl	char+ac+ter+ize
	pron	<1k@rikt*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a characteristic of.
	exam	1	loneliness characterized the place.
characterize	2.
	or	characterise
	syl	char+ac+ter+ize
	pron	<1k@rikt*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distinguish or mark as a characteristic.
characterize	3.
	or	characterise
	syl	char+ac+ter+ize
	pron	<1k@rikt*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe or portray the character of.
characterizable	sub
	head	characterize
	or	characterisable
	syl	char+ac+ter+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
characterisable	sub
	head	characterize
	or	characterizable
	syl	char+ac+ter+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
characterizer	sub
	head	characterize
	or	characteriser
	syl	char+ac+ter+2iz+er
	pos	n.
characteriser	sub
	head	characterize
	or	characterizer
	syl	char+ac+ter+2is+er
	pos	n.
character sketch	0.
	syl	char+ac+ter sketch
	pos	n.
	def	a brief description or portrayal of a person's character, qualities, etc.
character type	0.
	syl	char+ac+ter type
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a cluster of personality traits commonly occurring together in an individual.
characteries	infl
	head	charactery
	syl	char+ac+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charactery	1.
	syl	char+ac+ter:y
	pron	<1k@rikt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the use of symbols to express thoughts.
charactery	2.
	syl	char+ac+ter:y
	pron	<1k@rikt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the group of symbols so used.
charade	1.
	syl	cha+rade
	pron	<S*1ra:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an episode or act in the game of charades.
charade	2.
	syl	cha+rade
	pron	<S*1ra:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an absurd act; travesty.
charades	ety	C18: from French charade entertainment, from Proven*,cal charrado chat, from charra chatter, of imitative origin
charades	0.
	syl	cha+rades
	pron	<S*1ra:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	a parlour game in which one team acts out each syllable of a word, the other team having to guess the word.
charas	ety	C19: from Hindi
charas	0.
	syl	char+as
	pron	<1Ca:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hashish}.
charcoal	ety	C14: from char (origin obscure)+#7coal 
charcoal	1.
	syl	char+coal
	pron	<1Ca:2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a black amorphous form of carbon made by heating wood or other organic matter in the absence of air: used as a fuel, in smelting metal ores, in explosives, and as an absorbent. See {activated carbon}.
charcoal	2.
	syl	char+coal
	pron	<1Ca:2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick or pencil of this for drawing.
charcoal	3.
	syl	char+coal
	pron	<1Ca:2k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing done in charcoal.
charcoal	4.
	syl	char+coal
	pron	<1Ca:2k*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write, draw, or blacken with charcoal.
charcoal-burner	0.
	syl	char:coal-burn:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes charcoal.
charcoal grey	0.a.
	syl	char+coal grey
	pos	n.
	def	a very dark grey colour.
charcoal grey	0.b.
	syl	char+coal grey
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	charcoal-grey trousers.
Jean Martin	infl
	head	Charcot
	syl	Jean Mar:tin
	pron	<Z?~a> <mar1t?~e>
	pos	n.
Charcot	0.
	syl	Char:cot
	pron	French <Sar1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	1825-93, French neurologist, noted for his attempt using hypnotism to find an organic cause for hysteria, which influenced Freud.
chard	ety	C17: probably from French carde edible leafstalk of the artichoke, but associated also with French chardon thistle, both ultimately from Latin carduus thistle; see #7cardoon 
chard	0.
	syl	chard
	pron	<Ca:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of beet, with large succulent leaves and thick stalks, used as a vegetable. Also called: {Swiss chard, leaf beet, seakale beet}.
Jean-Baptiste Sim'eon	infl
	head	Chardin
	syl	Jean-Bap:tiste Si:m*'e:on
	pron	<Z?~a>, <batist> <simA1?~c>
	pos	n.
Chardin	0.
	syl	Char:din
	pron	French <Sar1d?~e>, <batist> <simA1?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1699-1779, French still-life and genre painter, noted for his subtle use of scumbled colour.
Charente	1.
	syl	Cha+rente
	pron	French <Sa1r?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W central France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Angoul*^eme. Pop.: 345445 (1975). Area: 5972 sq. km (2329 sq. miles).
Charente	2.
	syl	Cha+rente
	pron	French <Sa1r?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W France, flowing west to the Bay of Biscay. Length: 362 km (225 miles).
Charente-Maritime	0.
	syl	Cha:rente-Ma:ri:time
	pron	French <Sar?~at> <mari1tim>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: La Rochelle. Pop.: 513478 (1975). Area: 7232 sq. km (2820 sq. miles).
charge	ety	C13: from Old French chargier to load, from Late Latin carric*_are; see #7carry 
charge	1.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set or demand (a price).
	exam	1	he charges too much for his services.
charge	2.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold financially liable; enter a debit against.
charge	3.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter or record as an obligation against a person or his account.
charge	4.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accuse or impute a fault to (a person, etc.), as formally in a court of law.
charge	5.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to command; place a burden upon or assign responsibility to.
	exam	1	I was charged to take the message to headquarters.
charge	6.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a rush at or sudden attack upon (a person or thing).
charge	7.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill (a receptacle) with the proper or appropriate quantity.
charge	8.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cause (an accumulator, capacitor, etc.) to take or store electricity or (of an accumulator) to have elec?!tricity fed into it.
charge	9.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill or suffuse or to be filled or suffused with matter by dispersion, solution, or absorption.
	exam	1	to charge water with carbon dioxide.
charge	10.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or suffuse with feeling, emotion, etc..
	exam	1	the atmosphere was charged with excitement.
charge	11.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Law. of a judge
	def	to address (a jury) authoritatively.
charge	12.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to load (a firearm).
charge	13.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aim (a weapon) in position ready for use.
charge	14.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	to paint (a shield, banner, etc.) with a charge.
charge	15.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hunting dogs
	def	to lie down at command.
charge	16.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a price charged for some article or service; cost.
charge	17.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a financial liability, such as a tax.
charge	18.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a debt or a book entry recording it.
charge	19.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an accusation or allegation, such as a formal accusation of a crime in law.
charge	20.a.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an onrush, attack, or assault.
charge	20.b.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the call to such an attack in battle.
charge	21.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	custody or guardianship.
charge	22.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing committed to someone's care.
charge	23.a.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a cartridge or shell.
charge	23.b.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the explosive required to discharge a firearm or other weapon.
charge	23.c.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of explosive material to be detonated at any one time.
charge	24.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of anything that a receptacle is intended to hold.
charge	25.a.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribute of matter responsible for all electrical phenomena, existing in two forms to which the signs negative and positive are arbitrarily assigned.
charge	25.b.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar property of a body or system determined by the extent to which it contains an excess or deficiency of electrons.
charge	25.c.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of electricity determined by the product of an electric current and the time for which it flows, measured in coulombs.
charge	25.d.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of electricity stored in a capacitor, equal to the charge on the positive plate.
charge	25.e.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of elec?!tricity held in an accumulator, usually measured in ampere-hours. Symbol.
	exam	1	q
charge	26.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a load or burden.
charge	27.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a duty or responsibility; control.
charge	28.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a command, injunction, or or?!der.
charge	29.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a thrill.
charge	30.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the address made by a judge to the jury at the conclusion of the evidence.
charge	31.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a design, device, or image depicted on heraldic arms.
	exam	1	a charge of three lions.
charge	32.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid propellant used in rockets, sometimes including the inhibitor.
in charge	33.
	head	charge
	syl	in charge.
	def	in command.
charge	34.a.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	having responsibility for.
charge	34.b.
	syl	charge
	pron	<Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	under the care of.
chargeable	1.
	syl	charge+a:ble
	pron	<1Ca:J*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	charged or liable to be charged.
chargeable	2.
	syl	charge+a:ble
	pron	<1Ca:J*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to result in a legal charge.
chargeableness	sub
	head	chargeable
	or	chargeability
	syl	charge+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
chargeability	sub
	head	chargeable
	or	chargeableness
	syl	charge+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
chargeably	sub
	head	chargeable
	syl	charge+a:bly
	pos	adv.
charge account	0.
	syl	charge ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {credit account}.
charg'e d'affaires	ety	C18: from French: (one) charged with affairs
charg'es d'affaires	infl
	head	charg'e d'affaires
	syl	char+g*'es d'af+faires
	pron	<1Sa:ZA>, <-ZAz>, French <SarZA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charg'e d'affaires	1.
	syl	char+g*'e d'af+faires
	pron	<1Sa:ZA> <d@1fe*>, French <SarZA> <da1fe:r>, French <SarZA>
	pos	n.
	def	the temporary head of a diplomatic mission in the absence of the ambassador or minister.
charg'e d'affaires	2.
	syl	char+g*'e d'af+faires
	pron	<1Sa:ZA> <d@1fe*>, French <SarZA> <da1fe:r>, French <SarZA>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a diplomatic mission of the lowest level.
charge density	0.
	syl	charge den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the electric charge per unit volume of a medium or body or per unit area of a surface.
charge hand	0.
	syl	charge hand
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a workman whose grade of responsibility is just below that of a foreman.
charge nurse	0.
	syl	charge nurse
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a nurse in charge of a ward in a hospital, esp. when a man. Fem. equivalent: {sister}.
charge of quarters	0.
	syl	charge of quar+ters
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of the armed forces who handles administration in his unit, esp. after duty hours.
charger	H1.1.
	syl	charg+er
	pron	<1Ca:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that charges.
charger	H1.2.
	syl	charg+er
	pron	<1Ca:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large strong horse formerly ridden into battle.
charger	H1.3.
	syl	charg+er
	pron	<1Ca:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for charging or recharging an accumulator.
charger	ety	C14 chargeour something to bear a load, from chargen to #7charge 
charger	H2.0.
	syl	charg+er
	pron	<1Ca:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Antiques.
	def	a large dish for serving at table or for display.
charge sheet	0.
	syl	charge sheet
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a document on which a police officer enters details of the charge against a prisoner and the court in which he will appear.
Shari	alt
	head	Chari
	or	Chari
	syl	Sha+ri
	pos	n.
Chari	0.
	or	Shari
	syl	Cha+ri
	pron	<1Ca:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N central Africa, rising in the N Central African Empire and flowing north to Lake Chad. Length: about 2250 km (1400 miles).
charily	1.
	syl	char:i+ly
	pron	<1Ce*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	cautiously; carefully.
charily	2.
	syl	char:i+ly
	pron	<1Ce*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	sparingly.
chariness	0.
	syl	char:i+ness
	pron	<1Ce*rinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being chary.
Charing Cross	0.
	syl	Char+ing Cross
	pron	<1C@riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of London, in the city of Westminster: the modern cross (1863) in front of Charing Cross railway station replaces the one erected by Edward I (1290), the last of twelve marking the route of the funeral procession of his queen, Eleanor.
Chari-Nile	1.
	syl	Cha:ri-Nile
	pron	<1Ca:ri> <1nIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages of E Africa, now generally regarded as a branch of the Nilo-Saharan family, spoken in parts of the Sudan, Za*"ire, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and adjacent countries.
Chari-Nile	2.
	syl	Cha:ri-Nile
	pron	<1Ca:ri> <1nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
chariot	ety	C14: from Old French, augmentative of char #7car 
chariot	1.
	syl	char:i+ot
	pron	<1C@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle used in ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, etc., in war, races, and processions.
chariot	2.
	syl	char:i+ot
	pron	<1C@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn ceremonial carriage.
chariot	3.
	syl	char:i+ot
	pron	<1C@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	any stately vehicle.
charioteer	0.
	syl	char:i+ot+eer
	pron	<2C@ri*1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	the driver of a chariot.
charisma	ety	C17: from Church Latin, from Greek kharisma, from kharis grace, favour
charism	alt
	head	charisma
	or	charisma
	syl	char+ism
	pron	<1k@riz*m>
	pos	n.
charisma	1.
	or	charism
	syl	cha+ris+ma
	pron	<k*1rizm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a special personal quality or power of an individual making him capable of influencing or inspiring large numbers of people.
charisma	2.
	or	charism
	syl	cha+ris+ma
	pron	<k*1rizm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a divinely bestowed power or talent.
charismatic	sub
	head	charisma
	syl	char+is+mat+ic
	pron	<2k@riz1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
charitable	1.
	syl	char:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1C@rit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	generous in giving to the needy.
charitable	2.
	syl	char:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1C@rit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind or lenient in one's attitude towards others.
charitable	3.
	syl	char:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1C@rit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or involving charity.
charitableness	sub
	head	charitable
	syl	char:i+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
charitably	sub
	head	charitable
	syl	char:i+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
charity	ety	C13: from Old French charite, from Latin c*_arit*_as affection, love, from c*_arus dear
charities	infl
	head	charity
	syl	char+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charity	1.a.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the giving of help, money, food, etc., to those in need.
charity	1.b.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a charity show.
charity	2.a.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution or organization set up to provide help, money, etc., to those in need.
charity	2.b.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	charity funds.
charity	3.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the help, money, etc., given to the needy; alms.
charity	4.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a kindly and lenient attitude towards people.
charity	5.
	syl	char+i:ty
	pron	<1C@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	love of one's fellow men.
Charity Commissioners	0.
	syl	Char+i:ty Com+mis+sion+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Britian
	def	members of a commission constituted to keep a register of charities and control charitable trusts.
charivari	ety	C17: from French, from Late Latin caribaria headache, from Greek kar*_ebaria, from kar*_e head+ barus heavy
shivaree	infl
	head	charivari
	syl	shiv:a+ree
charivari	1.
	syl	cha+ri+va+ri
	pron	<2Sa:ri1va:ri>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a discordant mock serenade to newlyweds, made with pans, kettles, etc.
charivari	2.
	syl	cha+ri+va+ri
	pron	<2Sa:ri1va:ri>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a confused noise; din.
charkha	ety	from Hindi
charka	alt
	head	charkha
	or	charkha
	syl	char+ka
	pron	<1Ca:k*>
	pos	n.
charkha	0.
	or	charka
	syl	char+kha
	pron	<1Ca:k*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, etc.
	def	a spinning wheel, esp. for cotton.
charladies	infl
	head	charlady
	syl	char+la:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charlady	0.
	syl	char+la:dy
	pron	<1Ca:2lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {charwoman}.
charlatan	ety	C17: from French, from Italian ciarlatano, from ciarlare to chatter
charlatan	0.
	syl	char+la+tan
	pron	<1Sa:l*tN>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who professes knowledge or expertise, esp. in medicine, that he does not have; quack.
charlatanism	sub
	head	charlatan
	or	charlatanry
	syl	char+la+tan+ism
	pos	n.
charlatanry	sub
	head	charlatan
	or	charlatanism
	syl	char+la+tan+ry
	pos	n.
charlatanistic	sub
	head	charlatan
	syl	char+la+tan+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Charlemagne	0.
	syl	Char:le:magne
	pron	<1Sa:l*2mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	??742-814 #7a.d., king of the Franks (768-814) and, as Charles I, Holy Roman Emperor (800-814). He conquered the Lombards (774), the Saxons (772-804), and the Avars (791-799). He instituted many judicial and ecclesiastical reforms, and promoted commerce and agriculture throughout his empire, which extended from the Ebro to the Elbe. Under Alcuin his court at Aachen became the centre of a revival of learning.
Charleroi	0.
	syl	Char+le+roi
	pron	French <Sarl*1rwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Belgium, in Hainaut province: centre of an industrial region. Pop.: 23296 (1971 est.).
Charles	1.
	syl	Charles
	pron	<Ca:lz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prince of Wales.
	def	born 1948, son of Elizabeth II; heir apparent to the throne of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Ray	2.
	head	Charles
	syl	Ray.
	def	born 1930, U.S. rock singer, pianist, and songwriter, whose style draws on both blues and gospel music. His hit singles include (1959).
Charles I	1.
	syl	Charles I
	pos	n.
	def	title as Holy Roman Emperor of {Charlemagne}.
Charles I	2.
	syl	Charles I
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of France of {Charles II} (Holy Roman Emperor).
Charles I	3.
	syl	Charles I
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of Spain of {Charles V} (Holy Roman Emperor).
Charles I	4.
	syl	Charles I
	pos	n.
	def	title of {Charles Stuart}. 1600-49, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1625-49); son of James I. He ruled for 11 years (1629-40) without parliament, advised by his minister Strafford, until rebellion broke out in Scotland. Conflict with the Long Parliament led to the Civil War and after his defeat at Naseby (1645) he sought refuge with the Scots (1646). He was handed over to the English army under Cromwell (1647) and executed.
Charles I	5.
	syl	Charles I
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1922, emperor of Austria, and, as Charles IV, king of Hungary (1916-18). The last ruler of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy, he was forced to abdicate at the end of World War I.
Charles II	1.
	syl	Charles II
	pos	n.
	def	called 823-877 #7a.d., Holy Roman Emperor (875-877) and, as Charles I, king of France (843-877).
Charles II	2.
	syl	Charles II
	pos	n.
	def	1630-85, king of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1660-85) following the Restoration (1660); son of Charles I. He did much to promote commerce, science, and the Navy, but his Roman Catholic sympathies caused widespread distrust.
Charles IV	0.
	syl	Charles IV
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of Hungary of { {Charles I} (sense 5).}
Charles V	0.
	syl	Charles V
	pos	n.
	def	1500-58, Holy Roman Emperor (1519-56), king of Burgundy and the Netherlands (1506-55), and, as Charles I, king of Spain (1516-56): his reign saw the empire threatened by Francis I of France, the Turks, and the spread of Protestantism; abdicated.
Charles VI	0.
	syl	Charles VI
	pos	n.
	def	called or 1368-1422, king of France (1380-1422): defeated by Henry V of England at Agincourt (1415), he was forced by the Treaty of Troyes (1420) to recognize Henry as his successor.
Charles VII	0.
	syl	Charles VII
	pos	n.
	def	1403-61, king of France (1422-61), son of Charles VI. He was excluded from the French throne by the Treaty of Troyes, but following Joan of Arc's victory over the English at Orl*'eans (1429), was crowned.
Charles IX	0.
	syl	Charles IX
	pos	n.
	def	1550-74, king of France (1560-74), son of Catherine de' Medici and Henry II: his reign was marked by war between Huguenots and Catholics.
Charles X	0.
	syl	Charles X
	pos	n.
	def	1757-1836, king of France (1824-30): his attempt to restore absolutism led to his enforced exile.
Charles XIV	0.
	syl	Charles XIV
	pos	n.
	def	the title as king of Sweden and Norway of (Jean Baptiste Jules) {Bernadotte}.
Charles Edward Stuart	0.
	syl	Charles Ed:ward Stu:art
	pos	n.
	def	See (Charles Edward) {Stuart}.
Charles' law	ety	C18: named after Jacques A. C. Charles (1746-1823), French physicist who first formulated it
Charles' law	0.
	syl	Charles' law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that if a gas is held at constant pressure its volume is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. At constant volume the pressure of a gas also is directly proportional to its absolute temperature. Also called: {Gay-Lussac's law}.
Charles Martel	0.
	syl	Charles Mar:tel
	pron	<ma:1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	grandfather of Charlemagne. ??688-741 #7a.d., Frankish ruler of Austrasia (715-41), who checked the Moslem invasion of Europe by defeating the Moors at Poitiers (732).
Charles's Wain	ety	Old English Carles w@agn, from Carl C#7harlemagne+ w@agn #7wain 
Charles's Wain	0.
	syl	Charles's Wain
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Plough}.
Charles the Great	0.
	syl	Charles the Great
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Charlemagne}.
charleston	0.
	syl	charles+ton
	pron	<1Ca:lst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast rhythmic dance of the 1920s, characterized by kicking and by twisting of the legs from the knee down.
Charleston	1.
	syl	Charles+ton
	pron	<1Ca:lst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Virginia: the state capital. Pop.: 71505 (1970).
Charleston	2.
	syl	Charles+ton
	pron	<1Ca:lst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE South Carolina, on the Atlantic: scene of the first action in the Civil War. Pop.: 66945 (1970).
Charleville-M'ezieres	0.
	syl	Charle:ville-M*'e:zi*`eres
	pron	French <Sarlvil> <mA1zje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	twin towns on opposite sides of the River Meuse in NE France. Pop.: 63347 (1975). See {M*'ezi*`eres}.
charley horse	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
charley horse	0.
	syl	char+ley horse
	pron	<1Ca:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	muscle stiffness or cramp following strenuous athletic exercise.
charlie	1.
	syl	char+lie
	pron	<1Ca:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	a silly person; fool.
charlie	2.
	syl	char+lie
	pron	<1Ca:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	def	a girl.
charlock	ety	Old English cerlic, of obscure origin
charlock	1.
	syl	char+lock
	pron	<1Ca:lok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wild mustard}. a weedy cruciferous Eurasian plant, (or with hairy stems and foliage and yellow flowers.
white charlock	2.
	head	charlock
	syl	white charlock.
	def	Also called: {wild radish, runch}. a cruciferous plant, with yellow, mauve, or white flowers and podlike fruits.
charlotte	ety	C19: from French, from the name Charlotte 
charlotte	1.
	syl	char+lotte
	pron	<1Sa:l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a baked dessert served hot or cold, commonly made with fruit and layers or a casing of bread or cake crumbs, sponge cake, etc..
	exam	1	apple charlotte.
charlotte	2.
	syl	char+lotte
	pron	<1Sa:l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {charlotte russe}.
Charlotte	0.
	syl	Char+lotte
	pron	<1Sa:l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S North Carolina: the largest city in the state. Pop.: 284738 (1973 est.).
Charlotte Amalie	0.
	syl	Char+lotte A:ma+li:e
	pron	<1Sa:l*t> <*1ma:li*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Virgin Islands of the United States, a port on St. Thomas Island. Pop.: 12220 (1970). Former name (1921-37): {Saint Thomas}.
Charlottenburg	0.
	syl	Char+lot+ten+burg
	pron	German <Sar1lctN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of West Berlin, formerly an independent city.
charlotte russe	ety	French, Russian charlotte
charlotte russe	0.
	syl	char+lotte russe
	pron	<ru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a cold dessert made in a mould with sponge fingers enclosing a mixture of whipped cream, custard, etc.
Charlottetown	0.
	syl	Char+lotte+town
	pron	<1Sa:l*t2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Canada, capital of the province of Prince Edward Island. Pop.: 19133 (1971).
Bobby	infl
	head	Charlton
	syl	Bob:by.
	pos	n.
Charlton	0.
	syl	Charl:ton
	pron	<1Ca:ltN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, English footballer, played for England over 100 times.
charm	ety	C13: from Old French charme, from Latin carmen song, incantation, from canere to sing
charm	H1.1.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of pleasing, fascinating, or attracting people.
charm	H1.2.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasing or attractive feature.
charm	H1.3.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small object worn or kept for supposed magical powers of protection; amulet; talisman.
charm	H1.4.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a trinket worn on a bracelet.
charm	H1.5.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a magic spell; enchantment.
charm	H1.6.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a formula or action used in casting such a spell.
charm	H1.7.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a property of certain elementary particles, used to explain some scattering experiments.
like a charm	8.
	head	charm
	syl	like a charm.
	def	perfectly; successfully.
charm	H1.9.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attract or fascinate; delight greatly.
charm	H1.10.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cast a magic spell on.
charm	H1.11.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to protect, influence, or heal, supposedly by magic.
charm	H1.12.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence or obtain by personal charm.
	exam	1	he charmed them into believing him.
charmedly	sub
	head	charm
	syl	charm+ed+ly
	pron	<1Ca:midli>
	pos	adv.
charm	ety	C16: variant of #7chirm 
charm	H2.0.
	syl	charm
	pron	<Ca:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	a loud noise, as of a number of people chattering or of birds singing.
charmer	1.
	syl	charm+er
	pron	<1Ca:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attractive person.
charmer	2.
	syl	charm+er
	pron	<1Ca:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person claiming or seeming to have magical powers.
Charmeuse	0.
	syl	Char+meuse
	pron	<Sa:1mu:z>, French <Sar1m$o:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a lightweight fabric with a satin-like finish.
Charminar	0.
	syl	Char+mi+nar
	pron	<2Ca:mi1na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16th-century monument with four minarets at Hyderabad, India.
charming	0.
	syl	charm+ing
	pron	<1Ca:miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	delightful; pleasant; attractive.
charmingly	sub
	head	charming
	syl	charm+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
charnel	ety	C14: from Old French: burial place, from Latin carn*_alis fleshly, #7carnal 
charnel	1.
	syl	char+nel
	pron	<1Ca:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {charnel house}.
charnel	2.
	syl	char+nel
	pron	<1Ca:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ghastly; sepulchral; deathly.
charnel house	0.
	syl	char+nel house
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a building or vault where corpses or bones are deposited.
Charollais	ety	C19: from French: named after Monts du Charollais, E France
Charolais	alt
	head	Charollais
	or	Charollais
	syl	Char:o+lais
	pron	<1S@r*2lA>
	pos	n.
Charollais	0.
	or	Charolais
	syl	Char+ol+lais
	pron	<1S@r*2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of large white beef cattle.
Charon	0.
	syl	Char:on
	pron	<1ke*r*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the ferryman who brought the dead across the rivers Styx or Acheron to Hades.
Gustave	infl
	head	Charpentier
	syl	Gus:tave
	pron	<gy1stav>
	pos	n.
Charpentier	0.
	syl	Char:pen:tier
	pron	French <Sarp?~a1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1956, French composer, whose best-known work is the opera (1900).
charpoy	ety	C19: from Urdu c*_arp*_a*_i 
charpai	alt
	head	charpoy
	or	charpoy
	syl	char+pai
	pron	<1Ca:pI>
	pos	n.
charpoy	0.
	or	charpai
	syl	char+poy
	pron	<1Ca:pci>
	pos	n.
	def	a bedstead of woven webbing or hemp stretched on a wooden frame on four legs, common in India.
charqui	ety	C18: from Spanish, from Quechuan
charqui	0.
	syl	char+qui
	pron	<1Ca:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	meat, esp. beef, cut into strips and dried.
charquid	sub
	head	charqui
	syl	char+quid
	pron	<1Ca:?!kid>
	pos	adj.
charrs	alt
	head	charr
	or	charr
	syl	charrs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charr	0.
	or	charrs
	syl	charr
	pron	<Ca:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {char} (the fish).
chart	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek khart*_es papyrus, literally: something on which to make marks; related to Greek kharattein to engrave
chart	1.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a map designed to aid navigation by sea or air.
chart	2.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline map, esp. one on which weather information is plotted.
chart	3.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet giving graphical, tabular, or diagrammatical information.
chart	4.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {graph} (sense 1).}
chart	5.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	another word for { {horoscope} (sense 3).}
the charts	6.
	head	chart
	syl	the charts.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the lists produced weekly from various sources of the best-selling pop singles and albums. {~}
chart	7.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a chart of.
chart	8.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a detailed plan of.
chart	9.
	syl	chart
	pron	<Ca:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to plot or outline the course of.
chartable	sub
	head	chart
	syl	chart+a:ble
	pos	adj.
charter	ety	C13: from Old French chartre, from Latin chartula a little paper, from charta leaf of papyrus; see #7chart 
charter	1.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal document from the sovereign or state incorporating a city, bank, college, etc., and specifying its purposes and rights.
charter	2.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a formal document granting or demanding from the sovereign power of a state certain rights or liberties.
charter	3.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a document issued by a society or organization authorizing the establishment of a local branch or chapter.
charter	4.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a special privilege or exemption.
charter	5.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the fundamental principles of an organization; constitution.
	exam	1	the Charter of the United Nations.
charter	6.a.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the hire or lease of trans?!portation.
charter	6.b.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the agreement or contract regulating this.
charter	6.c.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a charter flight.
charter	7.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maritime law.
	def	another word for {charter party}.
charter	8.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lease or hire by charter party.
charter	9.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hire (a vehicle, etc.).
charter	10.
	syl	char+ter
	pron	<1Ca:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant a charter of incorporation or liberties to (a group or person).
charterer	sub
	head	charter
	syl	char+ter+er
	pos	n.
charterage	1.
	syl	char+ter+age
	pron	<1Ca:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act or practice of chartering, esp. ships.
charterage	2.
	syl	char+ter+age
	pron	<1Ca:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a shipbroker's fee.
charter colony	0.
	syl	char+ter col:o+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	American history.
	def	a colony, such as Virginia or Massachusetts, created by royal charter under the control of an individual, trading company, etc., and exempt from interference by the Crown.
chartered accountant	0.
	syl	char+tered ac+count+ant
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an accountant who has passed the professional examinations of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Charterhouse	ety	C16: changed by folk etymology from Anglo-French chartrouse, after Chartosse (now Saint-Pierre-de-Chartreuse), village near Grenoble, France, the original home of the Carthusian order
Charterhouse	0.
	syl	Char+ter+house
	pron	<1Ca:t*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a Carthusian monastery.
charter member	0.
	syl	char+ter mem+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an original or founder member of a society or organization.
charter party	1.
	syl	char+ter par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Maritime law.
	def	an agreement for the hire of all or part of a ship for a specified voyage or period of time.
charter party	2.
	syl	char+ter par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or group that charters a ship, etc.
Chartism	0.
	syl	Chart+ism
	pron	<1Ca:tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the principles of the reform movement in England from 1838 to 1848, which included manhood suffrage, payment of Members of Parliament, equal electoral districts, annual parliaments, voting by ballot, and the abolition of property qualifications for MPs.
Chartist	sub
	head	Chartism
	syl	Chart+ist
	pos	n. adj.
chartist	0.
	syl	chart+ist
	pron	<1Ca:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a stock market specialist who analyses and predicts market trends from graphs of recent price and volume movements of selected securities.
chartless	0.
	syl	chart+less
	pron	<1Ca:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mapped; uncharted.
chartography	0.
	syl	char+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<ka:1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {cartography}.
chartographer	sub
	head	chartography
	syl	char+1tog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chartographic	sub
	head	chartography
	or	chartographical
	syl	char+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2ka:t*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chartographical	sub
	head	chartography
	or	chartographic
	syl	char+to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
chartographically	sub
	head	chartography
	syl	char+to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Chartres	0.
	syl	Char+tres
	pron	<1Sa:tr*>, <Sa:t>, French <1Sartr>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW France: Gothic cathedral; market town. Pop.: 41251 (1975).
chartreuse	ety	C19: from French, after La Grande Chartreuse, monastery near Grenoble, where the liqueur is produced
chartreuse	1.
	syl	char+treuse
	pron	<Sa:1trR:z>, French <Sar1tr$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two liqueurs, green or yellow, made from herbs and flowers.
chartreuse	2.a.
	syl	char+treuse
	pron	<Sa:1trR:z>, French <Sar1tr$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour varying from a clear yellowish-green to a strong greenish-yellow.
chartreuse	2.b.
	syl	char+treuse
	pron	<Sa:1trR:z>, French <Sar1tr$o:z>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a chartreuse dress.
chartularies	infl
	head	chartulary
	syl	char+tu+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chartulary	0.
	syl	char+tu+lar:y
	pron	<1Ca:tjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {cartulary}.
charwomen	infl
	head	charwoman
	syl	char+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
charwoman	0.
	syl	char+wom:an
	pron	<1Ca:2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a woman who is hired to clean, tidy, etc., in a house or office.
chary	ety	Old English cearig; related to caru #7care, Old High German charag sorrowful
charier	infl
	head	chary
	syl	char:i+er
	pos	adj.
chariest	infl
	head	chary
	syl	char:i+est.
	pos	adj.
chary	1.
	syl	char:y
	pron	<1Ce*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	wary; careful.
chary	2.
	syl	char:y
	pron	<1Ce*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	choosy; finicky.
chary	3.
	syl	char:y
	pron	<1Ce*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	shy.
chary	4.
	syl	char:y
	pron	<1Ce*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	sparing; mean.
Charybdis	0.
	syl	Cha+ryb+dis
	pron	<k*1ribdis>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship-devouring monster in classical mythology, identified with a whirlpool off the north coast of Sicily, lying opposite Scylla on the Italian coast. Compare {Scylla}.
Charybdian	sub
	head	Charybdis
	syl	Cha+1ryb+di:an
	pos	adj.
chase	ety	C13: from Old French chacier, from Vulgar Latin capti*_are (unattested), from Latin capt*_are to pursue eagerly, from capere to take; see #7catch 
chase	H1.1.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow or run after (a person, animal, or goal) persistently or quickly.
chase	H1.2.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out, away, or off
	def	to force to run (away); drive (out).
chase	H1.3.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to court (a member of the opposite sex) in an unsubtle manner.
chase	H1.4.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to pursue persistently and energetically in order to obtain results, information, etc..
	exam	1	chase up the builders and get a delivery date.
chase	H1.5.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hurry; rush.
chase	H1.6.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of chasing; pursuit.
chase	H1.7.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any quarry that is pursued.
chase	H1.8.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an unenclosed area of land where wild animals are preserved to be hunted.
chase	H1.9.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the right to hunt a particular quarry over the land of others.
the chase	10.
	head	chase
	syl	the chase.
	def	the act or sport of hunting.
chase	H1.11.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {steeplechase}.
chase	H1.12.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	a ball that bounces twice, requiring the point to be played again.
give chase	13.
	head	chase
	syl	give chase.
	def	to pursue (a person, animal, or thing) actively.
chaseable	sub
	head	chase
	syl	chase+a:ble
	pos	adj.
chase	ety	C17 (in the sense: frame for letterpress matter): probably from French ch*^asse frame (in the sense: bore of a cannon, etc.): from Old French chas enclosure, from Late Latin capsus pen for animals; both from Latin capsa {#7case %2}
chase	H2.1.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Letterpress printing.
	def	a rectangular steel or cast-iron frame into which metal type and blocks making up a page are locked for printing or plate-making.
chase	H2.2.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a cannon or mounted gun enclosing the bore.
chase	H2.3.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a groove or channel, esp. one that is cut in a wall to take a pipe, cable, etc.
chase	H2.4.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {chamfer}. to cut a groove, furrow, or flute in (a surface, column, etc.).
chase	ety	C14: from Old French enchasser #7enchase 
chase	H3.1.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {enchase}. to ornament (metal) by engraving or embossing.
chase	H3.2.
	syl	chase
	pron	<CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or finish (a screw thread) with a chaser.
chaser	H1.1.
	syl	chas+er
	pron	<1CAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that chases.
chaser	H1.2.
	syl	chas+er
	pron	<1CAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink drunk after another of a different kind, as beer after spirits.
chaser	H1.3.
	syl	chas+er
	pron	<1CAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cannon on a vessel situated either at the bow ({bow chaser}) or the stern ({stern chaser}) and used during pursuit by or of another vessel.
chaser	H2.1.
	syl	chas+er
	pron	<1CAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engraves.
chaser	H2.2.
	syl	chas+er
	pron	<1CAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lathe cutting tool for accurately finishing a screw thread, having a cutting edge consisting of several repetitions of the thread form.
Chassidim	alt
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chasidim
	syl	Chas+si+dim
	pron	<1h@si2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasE1dEm>, Hebrew <xa1sEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chasid	infl
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chassid
	syl	Chas+id
	pron	<1h@sid>, Hebrew <xa1sEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Chassid	infl
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chasid
	syl	Chas+sid
	pron	<1h@sid>, Hebrew <xa1sEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Chasidim	0.
	or	Chassidim
	syl	Chas:i+dim
	pron	<1h@si2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasE1dEm>, Hebrew <xa1sEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	variant spellings of {Hasidim}.
Chasidic	sub
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chassidic
	syl	Cha+sid+ic
	pron	<h*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
Chassidic	sub
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chasidic
	syl	Chas+sid+ic
	pron	<h*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
Chasidism	sub
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chassidism
	syl	Chas+id+ism
	pos	n.
Chassidism	sub
	head	Chasidim
	or	Chasidism
	syl	Chas+sid+ism
	pos	n.
chasm	ety	C17: from Latin chasma, from Greek khasma; related to Greek khainein to gape
chasm	1.
	syl	chasm
	pron	<1k@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep cleft in the ground; abyss.
chasm	2.
	syl	chasm
	pron	<1k@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in continuity; gap.
chasm	3.
	syl	chasm
	pron	<1k@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide difference in interests, feelings, etc.
chasmal	sub
	head	chasm
	or	chasmic
	syl	chas+mal
	pron	<1k@zm*l>
	pos	adj.
chasmic	sub
	head	chasm
	or	chasmal
	syl	chas+mic
	pos	adj.
chass'e	ety	C19: from French: a chasing
chass'e	1.
	syl	chas+s*'e
	pron	<1S@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of gliding steps in ballet in which the same foot always leads.
chass'e	2.
	syl	chas+s*'e
	pron	<1S@sA>
	pos	n.
	def	three consecutive dance steps, two fast and one slow, to four beats of music.
chass'es	infl
	head	chass'e
	syl	chas+s*'es
	pos	vb.
chass'eing	infl
	head	chass'e
	syl	chas+s*'e+ing
	pos	vb.
chass'ed	infl
	head	chass'e
	syl	chas+s*'ed.
	pos	vb.
chass'e	3.
	syl	chas+s*'e
	pron	<1S@sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform either of these steps.
chassepot	ety	C19: named after A. A. Chassepot (1833-1905), French gunsmith who invented it
chassepot	0.
	syl	chasse+pot
	pron	<1S@sp*u>, French <Sas1po>
	pos	n.
	def	a breechloading bolt-action rifle formerly used by the French Army.
chasseur	ety	C18: from French: huntsman
chasseur	1.
	syl	chas+seur
	pron	<S@1sR:>, French <Sa1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	qual	French Army.
	def	a member of a unit specially trained and equipped for swift deployment.
chasseur	2.
	syl	chas+seur
	pron	<S@1sR:>, French <Sa1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some parts of Europe, esp. formerly
	def	a uniformed attendant, esp. one in the livery of a huntsman.
chasseur	3.
	syl	chas+seur
	pron	<S@1sR:>, French <Sa1s@o:r>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive
	def	designating or cooked in a sauce consisting of white wine and mushrooms.
chassis	ety	C17 (meaning: windowframe): from French ch*^assis frame, from Vulgar Latin capsicum (unattested), ultimately from Latin capsa {#7case %2}
chassis	infl
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<-siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chassis	1.
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<1S@si>
	pos	n.
	def	the steel frame, wheels, engine, and mechanical parts of a motor vehicle, to which the body is attached.
chassis	2.
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<1S@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a mounting for the circuit components of an electrical or electronic device, such as a radio or television.
chassis	3.
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<1S@si>
	pos	n.
	def	the landing gear of an aircraft.
chassis	4.
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<1S@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a wooden framework for a window, screen, etc.
chassis	5.
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<1S@si>
	pos	n.
	def	the frame on which a cannon carriage moves backwards and forwards.
chassis	6.
	syl	chas+sis
	pron	<1S@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the body of a person, esp. a woman.
chaste	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin castus pure; compare #7caste 
chaste	1.
	syl	chaste
	pron	<CAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having experienced sexual intercourse; virginal.
chaste	2.
	syl	chaste
	pron	<CAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	abstaining from unlawful or immoral sexual intercourse.
chaste	3.
	syl	chaste
	pron	<CAst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of conduct, speech, etc.
	def	pure; decent; modest.
chaste	4.
	syl	chaste
	pron	<CAst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of style or taste
	def	free from embellishment; simple; restrained.
chastely	sub
	head	chaste
	syl	chaste+ly
	pos	adv.
chasteness	sub
	head	chaste
	syl	chaste+ness
	pos	n.
chasten	ety	C16: from Old French chastier, from Latin castig*_are; see #7castigate 
chasten	1.
	syl	chas+ten
	pron	<1CAsN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to a state of submission; subdue; tame.
chasten	2.
	syl	chas+ten
	pron	<1CAsN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discipline or correct by punishment.
chasten	3.
	syl	chas+ten
	pron	<1CAsN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to moderate; restrain; temper.
chastener	sub
	head	chasten
	syl	chas+ten+er
	pos	n.
chasteningly	sub
	head	chasten
	syl	chas+ten+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
chaste tree	0.
	syl	chaste tree
	pos	n.
	def	a small ornamental verbenaceous tree, of S Europe and SW Asia, with spikes of pale blue flowers.
chastise	ety	C14 chastisen, irregularly from chastien to #7chasten 
chastise	1.
	syl	chas+tise
	pron	<C@s1tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discipline or punish, esp. by beating.
chastise	2.
	syl	chas+tise
	pron	<C@s1tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scold severely.
chastisable	sub
	head	chastise
	syl	chas+1tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
chastisement	sub
	head	chastise
	syl	chas+tise+ment
	pron	<C@s1tIzm*nt>, <1C@stiz->
	pos	n.
chastity	ety	C13: from Old French chastet*'e, from Latin castit*_as, from castus #7chaste 
chastity	1.
	syl	chas+ti:ty
	pron	<1C@stiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being chaste; purity.
chastity	2.
	syl	chas+ti:ty
	pron	<1C@stiti>
	pos	n.
	def	abstention from sexual intercourse; virginity or celibacy.
	exam	1	a vow of chastity.
chastity belt	0.
	syl	chas+ti:ty belt
	pos	n.
	def	a locking beltlike device with a loop de?!signed to go between a woman's legs in order to prevent her from having sexual intercourse.
chasuble	ety	C13: from French, from Late Latin casubla garment with a hood, apparently from casula cloak, literally: little house, from Latin casa cottage
chasuble	0.
	syl	chas:u+ble
	pron	<1C@zjubL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a long sleeveless outer vestment worn by a priest when celebrating Mass.
chat	ety	C16: short for #7chatter 
chat	H1.1.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	informal conversation or talk conducted in an easy familiar manner.
chat	H1.2.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World songbird of the subfamily (thrushes, etc.) having a harsh chattering cry. See also {stonechat, whinchat}.
chat	H1.3.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American warblers, such as ({yellow-breasted chat}) .
chat	H1.4.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian wrens (family of the genus and other genera.
chats	infl
	head	chat
	syl	chats
	pos	vb.
chatting	infl
	head	chat
	syl	chat+ting
	pos	vb.
chatted	infl
	head	chat
	syl	chat+ted.
	pos	vb.
chat	H1.5.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk in an easy familiar way. {~} See also {chat up}.
chat	ety	C15: from French chat cat, referring to the furry appearance
chat	H2.1.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the catkin of the willow.
chat	H2.2.
	syl	chat
	pron	<C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of the plantain.
chateau	ety	C18: from French, from Old French chastel, from Latin castellum fortress, #7castle 
chateau	alt
	or	chateau
	syl	ch*^a+teau
	pron	<1S@t*u>, French <Sa1to>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
chateaux	infl
	head	chateau
	or	chateaus
	syl	cha+teaux
	pron	<-t*u>, <-t*uz>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chateaus	infl
	head	chateau
	or	chateaux
	syl	cha+teaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chateau	1.
	or	chateau
	syl	cha+teau
	pron	<1S@t*u>, French <Sa1to>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	def	a country house, castle, or manor house, esp. in France.
chateau	2.
	or	chateau
	syl	cha+teau
	pron	<1S@t*u>, French <Sa1to>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Quebec
	def	the residence of a seigneur or (formerly) a governor.
chateau	3.
	or	chateau
	syl	cha+teau
	pron	<1S@t*u>, French <Sa1to>, French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the name of a wine
	def	estate or vineyard.
chateau bottled	4.
	head	chateau
	syl	ch*^ateau bottled.
	usage	of wine
	def	bottled on the estate where it was made.
Francois Ren'e	1.
	head	Chateaubriand
	syl	Fran:*,cois Re:n*'e
	pron	<fr?~aswa r*1nA), VicomtA dA ChatAaubriand. 1768-1848, FrAnch writAr and statAsman: a prAcursor of thA romantic movAmAnt in FrancA; his works includA>
	usage	Le G*'enie du Christianisme 1802
	def	and (1849-50).
Chateaubriand	2.
	syl	Cha:teau:bri:and
	pron	French <Satobri1?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick steak cut from the fillet of beef.
Chateauroux	0.
	syl	Ch*^a+teau+roux
	pron	French <Sato1ru>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central France: tenth-century castle ({Ch*^ateau-Raoul) }. Pop.: 55629 (1975).
Chateau-Thierry	0.
	syl	Ch*^a:teau-Thier:ry
	pron	<1S@t*u> <1ti*ri>, French <Sato> <tje1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central France, on the River Marne. Pop.: 13856 (1975).
chateau wine	0.
	syl	cha+teau wine
	pos	n.
	def	a wine produced from any of certain vineyards in the Bordeaux region of France.
chatelain	ety	C16: from French, from Latin castell*_anus occupant of a #7castle 
chatelain	0.
	syl	chat+e:lain
	pron	<1S@t%*!lAn>, French <Sat1l?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	the keeper or governor of a castle.
chatelaine	1.
	syl	chat+e:laine
	pron	<1S@t*2lAn>, French <Sat1len>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	the mistress of a castle or fashionable household.
chatelaine	2.
	syl	chat+e:laine
	pron	<1S@t*2lAn>, French <Sat1len>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain or clasp worn at the waist by women in the 16th to the 19th centuries, with handkerchief, keys, etc., attached.
chatelaine	3.
	syl	chat+e:laine
	pron	<1S@t*2lAn>, French <Sat1len>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative pendant worn on the lapel.
Chatham	H1.1.
	syl	Chat+ham
	pron	<1C@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in N Kent on the River Medway: royal naval dockyard. Pop.: 56921 (1971).
Chatham	H1.2.
	syl	Chat+ham
	pron	<1C@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in SE Ontario on the Thames River. Pop.: 32098 (1966).
st Earl of	infl
	head	Chatham
	syl	1st Earl of.
	pos	n.
Chatham	H2.0.
	syl	Chat:ham
	pron	<1C@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	title of the elder (William) {Pitt}.
Chatham Island	0.
	syl	Chat+ham Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {San Crist*'obal} (sense 1).
Chatham Islands	0.
	syl	Chat+ham Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Pacific Ocean, forming a county of South Island, New Zealand: consists of the main islands of Chatham, Pitt, and several rocky islets. Chief settlement: Waitangi. Pop.: 716 (1971). Area: 963 sq. km (372 sq. miles).
chatoyant	ety	C18: from French, from chatoyer to gleam like a cat's eyes, from chat #7cat 
chatoyant	1.
	syl	cha+toy+ant
	pron	<S*1tci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having changeable lustre; twinkling.
chatoyant	2.
	syl	cha+toy+ant
	pron	<S*1tci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gem, esp. a cabochon
	def	displaying a band of light reflected off inclusions of other minerals.
chatoyant	3.
	syl	cha+toy+ant
	pron	<S*1tci*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a gemstone with a changeable lustre, such as a {cat's eye}.
chatoyancy	sub
	head	chatoyant
	syl	cha+1toy+an+cy
	pos	n.
chat show	0.
	syl	chat show
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	television or radio show in which guests are interviewed informally. Also called: {talk show}.
Chattanooga	0.
	syl	Chat+ta+noo+ga
	pron	<2C@t%@1nu:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Tennessee, on the Tennessee River: scene of several battles during the Civil War. Pop.: 137957 (1973 est.).
chattel	ety	C13: from Old French chatel personal property, from Medieval Latin capit*_ale wealth; see #7capital %1
chattel personal	1.a.
	head	chattel
	syl	chattel personal.
	def	an item of movable personal property, such as furniture, domestic animals, etc.
chattel real	1.b.
	head	chattel
	syl	chattel real.
	def	an interest in land less than a freehold, such as a lease.
goods and chattels	2.
	head	chattel
	syl	goods and chattels.
	def	personal property.
chattel house	0.
	syl	chat+tel house
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Barbados
	def	a movable wooden dwelling, usually set on a foundation of loose stones on rented land.
chattel mortgage	0.
	syl	chat+tel mort+gage
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mortgage on movable personal property.
chatter	ety	C13: of imitative origin
chatter	1.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly; prattle.
chatter	2.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds, monkeys, etc.
	def	to make rapid repetitive high-pitched noises resembling human speech.
chatter	3.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the teeth
	def	to click together rapidly through cold or fear.
chatter	4.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make rapid intermittent contact with a component, as in machining, causing irregular cutting.
chatter	5.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	idle or foolish talk; gossip.
chatter	6.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the high-pitched repetitive noise made by a bird, monkey, etc.
chatter	7.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rattling of objects, such as parts of a machine.
chatter	8.
	syl	chat+ter
	pron	<1C@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the undulating pattern of marks in a machined surface from the vibration of the tool or workpiece.
chattery	sub
	head	chatter
	syl	chat+ter:y
	pos	adj.
chatterbox	0.
	syl	chat:ter+box
	pron	<1C@t*2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who talks constantly, esp. about trivial matters.
chatterer	1.
	syl	chat+ter+er
	pron	<1C@t*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	someone or something that chatters.
chatterer	2.
	syl	chat+ter+er
	pron	<1C@t*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cotinga}.
chatter mark	1.
	syl	chat+ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of grooves, pits, and scratches on the surface of a rock, usually made by the movement of a glacier.
chatter mark	2.
	syl	chat+ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or series of marks on a workpiece.
Thomas	infl
	head	Chatterton
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Chatterton	0.
	syl	Chat:ter:ton
	pron	<1C@t*t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1752-70, English poet; author of spurious medieval verse and prose: he committed suicide at the age of 17.
chattier	infl
	head	chatty
	syl	chat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
chattiest	infl
	head	chatty
	syl	chat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
chatty	1.
	syl	chat+ty
	pron	<1C@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of trivial conversation; talkative.
chatty	2.
	syl	chat+ty
	pron	<1C@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	informal and friendly; gossipy.
	exam	1	a chatty letter.
chattily	sub
	head	chatty
	syl	chat+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
chattiness	sub
	head	chatty
	syl	chat+ti+ness
	pos	n.
chat up	1.
	syl	chat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to talk persuasively to (a person), esp. with an ulterior motive.
chat up	2.
	syl	chat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to talk flirtatiously to (a person of the opposite sex), esp. with the intention of seducing him or her.
Geoffrey	infl
	head	Chaucer
	syl	Geof:frey.
	pos	n.
Chaucer	0.
	syl	Chau:cer
	pron	<1Cc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1340-1400, English poet, noted for his narrative skill, humour, and insight, particularly in his most famous work, He also introduced the continental tradition of rhyming verse into English poetry. His other works include and
Chaucerian	1.
	syl	Chau+ce:ri:an
	pron	<Cc:1si*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the writings of Chaucer.
Chaucerian	2.
	syl	Chau+ce:ri:an
	pron	<Cc:1si*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitator of Chaucer, esp. one of a group of 15th-century Scottish writers who took him as a model.
Chaucerian	3.a.
	syl	Chau+ce:ri:an
	pron	<Cc:1si*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an admirer of Chaucer's works.
Chaucerian	3.b.
	syl	Chau+ce:ri:an
	pron	<Cc:1si*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in the study or teaching of Chaucer.
chaudfroid	ety	literally: hot-cold (because prepared as hot dish, but served cold)
chaudfroid	0.
	syl	chaud+froid
	pron	French. <So1frwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet or savoury jellied sauce used to coat cold meat, chicken, etc.
chauffer	ety	C19: from French chauffoir, from chauffer to heat
chaufer	alt
	head	chauffer
	or	chauffer
	syl	chau+fer
	pron	<1Cc:f*>
	pos	n.
chauffer	0.
	or	chaufer
	syl	chauf+fer
	pron	<1Cc:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small portable heater or stove.
chauffeur	ety	C20: from French, literally: stoker, from chauffer to heat &- chauf+feuse (#s$$$u#!f$z$:z) fem. n.
chauffeur	1.
	syl	chauf+feur
	pron	<1S*uf*>, <S*u1fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to drive a car.
chauffeur	2.
	syl	chauf+feur
	pron	<1S*uf*>, <S*u1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as driver for (a person, etc.).
	exam	1	he chauffeured me to the stadium;
	exam	2	he chauffeurs for the Duke.
chaulmoogra	ety	from Bengali c*_aulmugr*_a, from c*_aul rice+ mugr*_a hemp
chaulmoogra	1.
	syl	chaul+moo+gra
	pron	<Cc:l1mu:gr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian tree, (or family
chaulmoogra	2.
	syl	chaul+moo+gra
	pron	<Cc:l1mu:gr*>
	pos	n.
	def	oil from the seed of this tree, used in treating leprosy.
chaulmoogra	3.
	syl	chaul+moo+gra
	pron	<Cc:l1mu:gr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related trees.
chaunt	0.
	syl	chaunt
	pron	<Cc:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {chant}.
chaunter	sub
	head	chaunt
	syl	chaunt+er
	pos	n.
chausses	ety	C15: from Old French chauces, plural of chauce leg-covering, from Medieval Latin calcea, from Latin calceus shoe, from calx heel
chausses	0.
	syl	chausses
	pron	<S*us>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing.
	def	a tight-fitting medieval garment covering the feet and legs, usually made of chain mail.
chautauqua	ety	C19: named after Chautauqua, a lake in New York near which such schools were first held
chautauqua	0.
	syl	chau+tau+qua
	pron	<S*1tc:kw*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a summer school or educational meeting held in the summer.
chauvinism	ety	C19: from French chau?!vinisme, after Nicolas Chauvin, legendary French soldier under Napoleon, noted for his vociferous and unthinking patriot?!ism
chauvinism	1.
	syl	chau+vin+ism
	pron	<1S*uvi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	aggressive or fanatical patriotism; jingoism.
chauvinism	2.
	syl	chau+vin+ism
	pron	<1S*uvi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	enthusiastic devotion to a cause.
chauvinism	3.
	syl	chau+vin+ism
	pron	<1S*uvi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	smug irrational belief in the superiority of one's own race, party, sex, etc..
	exam	1	male chauvinism.
chauvinist	sub
	head	chauvinism
	syl	chau+vin+ist
	pos	n.
chauvinistically	sub
	head	chauvinism
	syl	chau+vin+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Puvis de	infl
	head	Chavannes
	syl	Pu:vis de.
	pos	n.
Chavannes	0.
	syl	Cha:vannes
	pron	French <Sa1van>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Pierre C*'ecile) {Puvis de Chavannes}.
chaw	1.
	syl	chaw
	pron	<Cc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to chew (tobacco), esp. without swallowing it.
chaw	2.
	syl	chaw
	pron	<Cc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	something chewed, esp. a plug of tobacco.
chawer	sub
	head	chaw
	syl	chaw+er
	pos	n.
chayote	ety	from Spanish, from Nahuatl chayotli 
chayote	1.
	syl	cha+yo+te
	pron	<Ca:1j*utA>, <CI1*uti>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American cucurbitaceous climbing plant, that has edible pear-shaped fruit enclosing a single enormous seed.
chayote	2.
	syl	cha+yo+te
	pron	<Ca:1j*utA>, <CI1*uti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
chazanim	infl
	head	chazan
	syl	cha+za+nim
	pron	<-za1nEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chazan	0.
	syl	cha+zan
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1zan>, English <1ha:zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hazan}.
ChB	ety	Latin: Chirurgiae Baccalaureus 
ChB	alt
	or	ChB
	syl	ChB
ChB	0.
	or	ChB
	syl	Ch.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Surgery.
ChE	0.
	syl	Ch.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Chemical Engineer.
cheap	ety	Old English ceap barter, bargain, price, property; related to Old Norse kaup bargain, Old High German kouf trade, Latin caup*_o innkeeper &- #!cheap+ish adj. &- #!cheap+ly adv.
cheap	1.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	costing relatively little; inexpensive; good value.
cheap	2.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	charging low prices.
	exam	1	a cheap hairdresser.
cheap	3.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	of poor quality; shoddy.
	exam	1	cheap furniture;
	exam	2	cheap and nasty.
cheap	4.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	worth relatively little.
	exam	1	promises are cheap.
cheap	5.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	not worthy of respect; vulgar.
cheap	6.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	ashamed; embarrassed.
	exam	1	to feel cheap.
cheap	7.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	stingy; miserly.
cheap	8.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mean; despicable.
	exam	1	a cheap liar.
dirt cheap	9.
	head	cheap
	syl	dirt cheap.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely inexpensive.
on the cheap	10.
	head	cheap
	syl	on the cheap.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	at a low cost.
cheap	11.
	syl	cheap
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	adv.
	def	at very little cost.
cheapness	sub
	head	cheap
	syl	cheap+ness
	pos	n.
cheapen	1.
	syl	cheap+en
	pron	<1CEpN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become lower in reputation, quality, etc.; degrade or be degraded.
cheapen	2.
	syl	cheap+en
	pron	<1CEpN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become cheap or cheaper.
cheapener	sub
	head	cheapen
	syl	cheap+en+er
	pos	n.
cheap-jack	ety	C19: from #7cheap+ Jack (name used to typify a person)
cheap-jack	1.
	syl	cheap-jack
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who sells cheap and shoddy goods. {~}
cheap-jack	2.
	syl	cheap-jack
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	shoddy or inferior.
cheapskate	0.
	syl	cheap+skate
	pron	<1CEp2skAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a miserly person.
cheat	ety	C14: short for #7escheat 
cheat	1.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deceive or practise deceit, esp. for one's own gain; trick or swindle (someone).
cheat	2.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to obtain unfair advantage by trickery, as in a game of cards.
cheat	3.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape or avoid (something unpleasant) by luck or cunning.
	exam	1	to cheat death.
cheat	4.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to be sexually unfaithful to (one's wife, husband, or lover).
cheat	5.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cheats.
cheat	6.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a deliberately dishonest transaction, esp. for gain; fraud.
cheat	7.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sham.
cheat	8.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the obtaining of another's property by fraudulent means.
cheat	9.
	syl	cheat
	pron	<CEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {rye-brome}.
cheatable	sub
	head	cheat
	syl	cheat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
cheater	sub
	head	cheat
	syl	cheat+er
	pos	n.
cheatingly	sub
	head	cheat
	syl	cheat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Cheb	0.
	syl	Cheb
	pron	Czech <xep>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Czechoslovakia, in W Bohemia on the Oh*vre River: 12th-century castle where Wallenstein was murdered (1634); a centre of the Sudeten-German movement after World War I. Pop.: 26098 (1968 est.). German name: {Eger}.
Cheboksary	0.
	syl	Che+bo+ksa+ry
	pron	Russian <Ciba1ksari>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the central Soviet Union on the River Volga: capital of the Chuvash ASSR. Pop.: 264000 (1975 est.).
Chechens	infl
	head	Chechen
	or	Chechen
	syl	Che+chens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chechen	infl
	or	Chechens
	syl	Che+chen.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chechen	0.
	syl	Che+chen
	pron	<Ci1Cen>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of the Soviet Union, speaking a Circassian language and chiefly inhabiting the Checheno-Ingush ASSR.
Checheno-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Che:che:no-In:gush Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<Ci1Cen*uiG2gu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the RSFSR on the N slopes of the Caucasus Mountains: major oil and natural gas resources. Capital: Grozny. Pop.: 1064471 (1970). Area: 19300 sq. km (7350 sq. miles).
check	ety	C14: from Old French eschec a check at chess, hence, a pause (to verify something), via Arabic from Persian sh*_ah the king&! (in chess)
check	1.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pause or cause to pause, esp. abruptly.
check	2.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain or control.
	exam	1	to check one's tears.
check	3.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slow the growth or progress of; retard.
check	4.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuke or rebuff.
check	5.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or up on
	def	to examine, investigate, or make an inquiry into (facts, a product, etc.) for accuracy, quality, or progress, esp. rapidly or informally.
check	6.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to mark off so as to indicate approval, correctness, or preference. Usual Brit. word: {tick}.
check	7.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to correspond or agree.
	exam	1	this report checks with the other.
check	8.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to leave in or accept for temporary custody.
check	9.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to place (an opponent's king) in check.
check	10.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a pattern of squares or crossed lines.
check	11.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crack or cause to crack.
check	12.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	short for {checkrow}.
check	13.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	to impede (an opponent).
check	14.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Hunting. of hounds
	def	to pause in the pursuit of quarry while relocating a lost scent.
check	15.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Falconry.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to change from one quarry to another while in flight.
check	16.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decline the option of opening the betting in a round of poker.
check the helm	17.
	head	check
	syl	check the helm.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to swing back the helm of a vessel to prevent it from turning too quickly or too far.
check	18.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in progress; stoppage.
check	19.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a restraint or rebuff.
check	20.a.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that restrains, halts, etc.
check	20.b.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a check line.
check	21.a.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a control, esp. a rapid or informal one, designed to ensure accuracy, progress, etc.
check	21.b.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a check list.
check	22.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or standard to ensure against fraud or error.
check	23.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {tick}.
check	24.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {cheque}.
check	25.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the bill in a restaurant.
check	26.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a ticket or tag used to identify clothing or property deposited for custody.
check	27.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of squares or crossed lines.
check	28.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a single square in such a pattern.
check	29.a.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric with a pattern of squares or crossed lines.
check	29.b.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a check suit.
check	30.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	the state or position of a king under direct attack, from which it must be moved or protected by another piece.
check	31.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small crack, as one in veneer or one that occurs in timber during seasoning.
check	32.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the action of a piano that arrests the backward motion of a hammer after it has struck a string and holds it until the key is released.
check	33.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a chip or counter used in some card and gambling games.
check	34.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	a pause by the hounds in the pursuit of their quarry owing to loss of its scent.
check	35.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a ratchet fitted to a fishing reel to check the free running of the line.
check	36.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	the act of impeding an opponent with one's body or stick.
in check	37.
	head	check
	syl	in check.
	def	under control or restraint.
check	38.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a call made to an opponent indicating that his king is in check.
check	39.
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an expression of agreement. {~} See also {check in, check out, check up}.
checkable	sub
	head	check
	syl	check+a:ble
	pos	adj.
checked	1.
	syl	checked
	pron	<Cekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pattern of small squares.
checked	2.
	syl	checked
	pron	<Cekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a syllable
	def	ending in a consonant.
checker	H1.1.
	syl	check+er
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {chequer}.
checker	H1.2.
	syl	check+er
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a variant spelling of { {chequer} (sense 2).}
checker	H1.3.
	syl	check+er
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {draughtsman} (sense 3).}
checker	H2.1.
	syl	check+er
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a cashier, esp. in a supermarket.
checker	H2.2.
	syl	check+er
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an attendant in a cloakroom, left-luggage office, etc.
checkerberries	infl
	head	checkerberry
	syl	check:er+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
checkerberry	1.
	syl	check:er+ber:ry
	pron	<1Cek*b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of various plants, esp. the wintergreen
checkerberry	2.
	syl	check:er+ber:ry
	pron	<1Cek*b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant bearing this fruit.
checkerbloom	0.
	syl	check:er+bloom
	pron	<1Cek*2blu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Californian malvaceous plant, with pink or purple flowers.
checkerboard	0.
	syl	check:er+board
	pron	<1Cek*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for a {draughtboard}.
checkers	0.
	syl	check+ers
	pron	<1Cek*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the U.S. name for {draughts}.
check in	1.
	syl	check in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to record one's arrival, as at a hotel or for work; sign in or report.
check in	2.
	syl	check in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to register the arrival of (passengers, etc.).
check-in	infl
	head	check in
	syl	check-in.
	pos	n.
check in	3.a.
	syl	check in
	pos	n.
	def	the formal registration of arrival, as at an airport or hotel.
check in	3.b.
	syl	check in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	check-in time.
check in	4.
	syl	check in
	pos	n.
	def	the place where one registers arrival at an airport, etc.
checking account	0.
	syl	check+ing ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {current account}.
check list	0.
	syl	check list
	pos	n.
	def	a list of items, facts, names, etc., to be checked or referred to for comparison, identification, or verification.
checkmate	ety	C14: from Old French eschec mat, from Arabic sh*_ah m*_at, the king is dead; see #7check 
checkmate	1.a.
	syl	check+mate
	pron	<1Cek2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the winning position in which an opponent's king is under attack and unable to escape.
checkmate	1.b.
	syl	check+mate
	pron	<1Cek2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the move by which this position is achieved.
checkmate	2.
	syl	check+mate
	pron	<1Cek2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	utter defeat.
checkmate	3.
	syl	check+mate
	pron	<1Cek2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to place (an opponent's king) in checkmate.
checkmate	4.
	syl	check+mate
	pron	<1Cek2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thwart or render powerless.
checkmate	5.
	syl	check+mate
	pron	<1Cek2mAt>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a call made when placing an opponent's king in checkmate.
check out	1.
	syl	check out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pay the bill and depart, esp. from a hotel.
check out	2.
	syl	check out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart from a place; record one's departure from work.
check out	3.
	syl	check out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to investigate or prove to be in order after investigation.
	exam	1	the police checked out all the statements;
	exam	2	their credentials checked out.
checkout	infl
	head	check out
	syl	check+out.
	pos	n.
check out	4.a.
	syl	check out
	pos	n.
	def	the latest time for vacating a room in a hotel, etc.
check out	4.b.
	syl	check out
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	checkout time.
check out	5.
	syl	check out
	pos	n.
	def	a counter, esp. in a supermarket, where customers pay.
checkpoint	0.
	syl	check+point
	pron	<1Cek2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, as at a frontier or in a motor rally, where vehicles or travellers are stopped for official identification, inspection, etc.
checkrail	0.
	syl	check+rail
	pron	<1Cek2rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for { {guardrail} (sense 2).}
checkrein	0.
	syl	check+rein
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {bearing rein}.
checkroom	0.
	syl	check+room
	pron	<1Cek2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {left-luggage office}.
checkrow	1.
	syl	check+row
	pron	<1Cek2r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. agriculture.
	def	a row of plants, esp. corn, in which the spaces between adjacent plants are equal to those between adjacent rows to facilitate cultivation.
checkrow	2.
	syl	check+row
	pron	<1Cek2r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. agriculture.
	def	to plant in checkrows.
checks and balances	0.
	syl	checks and bal+anc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Government, chiefly U.S.
	def	competition and mutual restraint among the various branches of government.
checkup	1.
	syl	check+up
	pron	<1Cek2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	an examination to see if something is in order.
checkup	2.
	syl	check+up
	pron	<1Cek2^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a medical examination, esp. one taken at regular intervals to verify a normal state of health or discover a disease in its early stages.
check up	infl
	head	checkup
	syl	check up.
	pos	vb.
checkup	3.
	syl	check+up
	pron	<1Cek2^p>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to investigate or make an inquiry into (a person's character, evidence, etc.), esp. when suspicions have been aroused.
check valve	0.
	syl	check valve
	pos	n.
	def	a nonreturn valve that closes by fluid pressure to prevent return flow.
checky	0.
	syl	check:y
	pron	<1Ceki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	having squares of alternating tinctures or furs; checked.
Cheddar	1.
	syl	Ched+dar
	pron	<1Ced*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any of several types of smooth hard yellow or whitish cheese.
Cheddar	2.
	syl	Ched+dar
	pron	<1Ced*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SW England, in N Somerset: situated near {Cheddar Gorge}, a pass through the Mendip Hills renowned for its stalactitic caverns and rare limestone flora.
cheddite	ety	C20: from Chedde town in Savoy, France, where it was first made
cheddite	0.
	syl	chedd+ite
	pron	<1CedIt>, <1Sed->
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive made by mixing a powdered chlorate or perchlorate with a fatty substance, such as castor oil.
chedarim	infl
	head	cheder
	syl	che+da+rim
	pron	<-da1rEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cheder	0.
	syl	che+der
	pron	Hebrew. <1xeder>, English <1hAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {heder}.
cheek	ety	Old English ceace; related to Middle Low German k*_ake, Dutch kaak 
cheek	1.a.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	def	either side of the face, esp. that part below the eye.
cheek	1.b.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	def	either side of the oral cavity; side of the mouth.
cheek	2.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	impudence; effrontery.
cheek	3.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	either side of the buttocks.
cheek	4.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a side of a door jamb.
cheek	5.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of the two fore-and-aft supports for the trestletrees on a mast of a sailing vessel, forming part of the hounds.
cheek	6.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the jaws of a vice.
cheek by jowl	7.
	head	cheek
	syl	cheek by jowl.
	def	close together; intimately linked.
turn the other cheek	8.
	head	cheek
	syl	turn the other cheek.
	def	to be submissive and refuse to retaliate even when provoked or treated badly.
with one's tongue in one's cheek	9.
	head	cheek
	syl	with one's tongue in one's cheek.
	def	See { {tongue} (sense 19).}
cheek	10.
	syl	cheek
	pron	<CEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak or behave disrespectfully to; act impudently towards.
cheekless	sub
	head	cheek
	syl	cheek+less
	pos	adj.
cheekbone	0.
	syl	cheek+bone
	pron	<1CEk2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {zygomatic bone}.
cheekpiece	0.
	syl	cheek+piece
	pron	<1CEk2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two straps of a bridle that join the bit to the crownpiece.
cheek pouch	0.
	syl	cheek pouch
	pos	n.
	def	a membranous pouch inside the mouth of many rodents and some other mammals: used for holding food.
cheekier	infl
	head	cheeky
	syl	cheek:i+er
	pos	adj.
cheekiest	infl
	head	cheeky
	syl	cheek:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cheeky	0.
	syl	cheek:y
	pron	<1CEki>
	pos	adj.
	def	disrespectful in speech or behaviour; impudent.
	exam	1	a cheeky child.
cheekily	sub
	head	cheeky
	syl	cheek:i+ly
	pos	adv.
cheekiness	sub
	head	cheeky
	syl	cheek:i+ness
	pos	n.
cheep	1.
	syl	cheep
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the short weak high-pitched cry of a young bird; chirp.
cheep	2.
	syl	cheep
	pron	<CEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of young birds
	def	to utter characteristic shrill sounds.
cheeper	sub
	head	cheep
	syl	cheep+er
	pos	n.
cheer	ety	C13 (in the sense: face, welcoming aspect): from Old French chere, from Late Latin cara face, from Greek kara head 
cheer	1.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to make or become happy or hopeful; comfort or be comforted.
cheer	2.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to applaud with shouts.
cheer	3.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to encourage (a team, person, etc.) with shouts, esp. in contests.
cheer	4.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shout or cry of approval, encouragement, etc., often using such words as {hurrah&}! or {rah&! rah&! rah&}!
cheer	5.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	n.
	def	happiness; good spirits.
cheer	6.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	n.
	def	state of mind; spirits (archaic, except in the phrases {be of good cheer, with good cheer) }.
cheer	7.
	syl	cheer
	pron	<Ci*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	provisions for a feast; fare.
cheerer	sub
	head	cheer
	syl	cheer+er
	pos	n.
cheeringly	sub
	head	cheer
	syl	cheer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
cheerful	1.
	syl	cheer+ful
	pron	<1Ci*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a happy disposition; in good spirits.
cheerful	2.
	syl	cheer+ful
	pron	<1Ci*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasantly bright; gladdening.
	exam	1	a cheerful room.
cheerful	3.
	syl	cheer+ful
	pron	<1Ci*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	hearty; ungrudging; enthusiastic.
	exam	1	cheerful help.
cheerfully	sub
	head	cheerful
	syl	cheer+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
cheerfulness	sub
	head	cheerful
	syl	cheer+ful+ness
	pos	n.
cheerio	1.
	syl	cheer:i:o
	pron	<2Ci*ri1*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a farewell greeting.
cheerio	2.
	syl	cheer:i:o
	pron	<2Ci*ri1*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a drinking toast.
cheerleader	0.
	syl	cheer+lead:er
	pron	<1Ci*2lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who leads a crowd in formal cheers, esp. at sports events.
cheerless	0.
	syl	cheer+less
	pron	<1Ci*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	dreary, gloomy, or pessimistic.
cheerlessly	sub
	head	cheerless
	syl	cheer+less+ly
	pos	adv.
cheerlessness	sub
	head	cheerless
	syl	cheer+less+ness
	pos	n.
cheerly	0.
	syl	cheer+ly
	pron	<1Ci*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Archaic or nautical.
	def	cheerful or cheerfully.
cheers	1.
	syl	cheers
	pron	<Ci*z>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a drinking toast.
cheers	2.
	syl	cheers
	pron	<Ci*z>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	goodbye&! cheerio&!
cheers	3.
	syl	cheers
	pron	<Ci*z>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	thanks&!
three cheers	4.
	head	cheers
	syl	three cheers.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	three shouts of hurrah given in unison by a group to honour someone or celebrate something.
cheerier	infl
	head	cheery
	syl	cheer:i+er
	pos	adj.
cheeriest	infl
	head	cheery
	syl	cheer:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cheery	0.
	syl	cheer:y
	pron	<1Ci*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or inspiring cheerfulness; gay.
cheerily	sub
	head	cheery
	syl	cheer:i+ly
	pos	adv.
cheeriness	sub
	head	cheery
	syl	cheer:i+ness
	pos	n.
cheese	ety	Old English c*_ese, from Latin c*_aseus cheese; related to Old Saxon k*_asi 
cheese	H1.1.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the curd of milk separated from the whey and variously prepared as a food.
cheese	H1.2.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass or complete cake of this substance.
cheese	H1.3.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various substances of similar consistency, etc..
	exam	1	lemon cheese.
cheese	H1.4.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an important person (esp. in the phrase {big cheese}) .
as alike	infl
	head	cheese
	or	different as chalk and cheese
	syl	as alike
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
different as chalk and cheese	infl
	head	cheese
	or	as alike
	syl	different as chalk and cheese.
	pos	n.
cheese	H1.5.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	n.
	def	See { {chalk} (sense 5).}
cheese	ety	C19: of unknown origin
cheese	H2.1.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to stop; desist.
cheese	H2.2.a.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	get away quick.
cheese	H2.2.b.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	be quiet&! stop what you're doing&!
cheese	H2.3.
	syl	cheese
	pron	<CEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.; Prison slang.
	def	to act in a grovelling manner.
cheeseboard	0.
	syl	cheese+board
	pron	<1CEz2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board from which cheese is served at a meal.
cheeseburger	0.
	syl	cheese+burg+er
	pron	<1CEz2bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hamburger cooked with a slice of cheese on top of it.
cheesecake	1.
	syl	cheese+cake
	pron	<1CEz2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich tart with a biscuit base, filled with a mixture of cream cheese, cream, sugar, and often sultanas, sometimes having a fruit topping.
cheesecake	2.
	syl	cheese+cake
	pron	<1CEz2kAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	women displayed for their sex appeal, as in photographs in magazines, newspapers, or films. Compare {beefcake}.
cheesecloth	0.
	syl	cheese+cloth
	pron	<1CEz2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a loosely woven cotton cloth formerly used only for wrapping cheese.
cheese cutter	1.
	syl	cheese cut+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a board with a wire attached for cutting cheese.
cheese cutter	2.
	syl	cheese cut+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a keel that may be drawn up into the boat when not in use.
cheese cutter	3.
	syl	cheese cut+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a nautical peaked cap worn without a badge.
cheesed off	ety	C20: from #7cheese %2
cheesed off	0.
	syl	cheesed off
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	bored, disgusted, or angry.
cheese-head	0.
	syl	cheese-head
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a screw or bolt with a cylindrical slotted head.
cheese mite	0.
	syl	cheese mite
	pos	n.
	def	a white soft-bodied free-living mite, (or sometimes found in decaying cheese.
cheesemonger	0.
	syl	cheese+mon+ger
	pron	<1CEz2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person dealing in cheese, butter, etc.
cheeseparing	1.
	syl	cheese+par:ing
	pron	<1CEz2pe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	penny-pinching; stingy.
cheeseparing	2.a.
	syl	cheese+par:ing
	pron	<1CEz2pe*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a paring of cheese rind.
cheeseparing	2.b.
	syl	cheese+par:ing
	pron	<1CEz2pe*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything similarly worthless.
cheeseparing	3.
	syl	cheese+par:ing
	pron	<1CEz2pe*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	stinginess.
cheese skipper	0.
	syl	cheese skip+per
	pos	n.
	def	a dipterous fly, whose larvae feed on cheese and move by jumping: family
cheese straw	0.
	syl	cheese straw
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin cheese-flavoured strip of pastry.
cheesewood	0.
	syl	cheese+wood
	pron	<1CEz2wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the tough yellowish wood of Australian trees of the genus family
cheesier	infl
	head	cheesy
	syl	chees:i+er
	pos	adj.
cheesiest	infl
	head	cheesy
	syl	chees:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cheesy	0.
	syl	chees:y
	pron	<1CEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	like cheese in flavour, smell, or consistency.
cheesiness	sub
	head	cheesy
	syl	chees:i+ness
	pos	n.
cheetah	ety	C18: from Hindi c*_it*_a, from Sanskrit citrak*_aya tiger, from citra bright, speckled+ k*_aya body
chetah	alt
	head	cheetah
	or	cheetah
	syl	che+tah
	pron	<1CEt*>
	pos	n.
cheetah	0.
	or	chetah
	syl	chee+tah
	pron	<1CEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large feline mammal, of Africa and SW Asia: the swiftest mammal, having very long legs, nonretractile claws, and a black-spotted light-brown coat.
chef	ety	C19: from French, from Old French chief head, #7chief 
chef	0.
	syl	chef
	pron	<Sef>
	pos	n.
	def	a cook, esp. the principal cook in a restaurant.
chefs-d'uvre	infl
	head	chef-d'uvre
	syl	chefs-d':uvre
	pron	<Se1d@o:vr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chef-d'uvre	0.
	syl	chef-d':uvre
	pron	French. <Se1d@o:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	a masterpiece.
Chefoo	0.
	syl	Che+foo
	pron	<1CE1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Yentai}.
Che Guevara	0.
	syl	Che Gue+va+ra
	pron	<CA> <g*1$Ba:r*>, Spanish <CA> <gA1$Bara>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Guevara}.
cheiro-	0.
	syl	chei:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {chiro-}.
Cheiron	0.
	syl	Chei:ron
	pron	<1kIron>, <-r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Chiron}.
Cheju	0.
	syl	Che+ju
	pron	<1Ce1Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in the N East China Sea, southwest of Korea: constitutes a province of South Korea. Capital: Cheju. Pop.: 336694 (1966). Area: 1792 sq. km (692 sq. miles). Also called: {Quelpart}.
Cheka	ety	C20: from Russian, acronym of Chrezvychainaya Komissiya Extraordinary Commission (to combat Counter-Revolution)
Cheka	0.
	syl	Che+ka
	pron	Russian. <1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Russian history.
	def	the secret police set up in 1917 by the Bolshevik government: reorganized in the Soviet Union in Dec. 1922 as the G.P.U.
Chekov	alt
	head	Chekhov
	or	Chekhov
	syl	Che:kov
	pron	<1Cekof>, Russian <1Cex*f>
	pos	n.
Anton Pavlovich	infl
	head	Chekhov
	syl	An:ton Pav:lo:vich
	pron	<an1tcn> <1pavl*viC>
	pos	n.
Chekhov	0.
	or	Chekov
	syl	Che:khov
	pron	<1Cekof>, Russian <1Cex*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1904, Russian dramatist and short-story writer. His plays include (1896), (1900), (1901), and (1904).
Chekhovian	sub
	head	Chekhov
	or	Chekovian
	syl	Che+khov+i:an
	pron	<Ce?!1k*uvi*n>
	pos	adj.
Chekovian	sub
	head	Chekhov
	or	Chekhovian
	syl	Che+kov+i:an
	pron	<Ce?!1k*uvi*n>
	pos	adj.
Chekiang	0.
	syl	Che+kiang
	pron	<1Ce1kj@G>, <-kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E China: mountainous and densely populated. Capital: Hangchow. Pop.: 31000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 102000 sq. km (39780 sq. miles).
chela	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek kh*_el*_e claw
chelae	infl
	head	chela
	syl	che+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chela	H1.0.
	syl	che+la
	pron	<1kEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pincer-like claw of such arthropods as the crab and scorpion.
cheliferous	sub
	head	chela
	syl	che+lif+er+ous
	pron	<ki1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
chela	ety	C19: from Hindi cel*_a, from Sanskrit ceta servant, slave
chela	H2.0.
	syl	che+la
	pron	<1CAl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a disciple of a religious teacher.
chelaship	sub
	head	chela
	syl	che+la+2ship
	pos	n.
chelate	ety	C20: from #7chela %1
chelate	1.
	syl	che+late
	pron	<1kElAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a chemical compound whose molecules contain a closed ring of atoms of which one is a metal atom.
chelate	2.
	syl	che+late
	pron	<1kElAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or possessing chelae.
chelate	3.
	syl	che+late
	pron	<1kElAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of or denoting a chelate.
chelate	4.
	syl	che+late
	pron	<1kElAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to form a chelate.
chelation	sub
	head	chelate
	syl	che+1la+tion
	pos	n.
chelicera	ety	C19: from New Latin, from French ch*'elic*`ere, from ch*'el- (see #7chela %1)#7+ -c*`ere from Greek keras horn
chelicerae	infl
	head	chelicera
	syl	che+lic+er:ae
	pron	<-*2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chelicera	0.
	syl	che+lic+er:a
	pron	<ki1lis*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of appendages on the head of spiders and other arachnids: often modified as food-catching claws.
cheliceral	sub
	head	chelicera
	syl	che+1lic+er+al
	pos	adj.
chelicerate	1.
	syl	che+lic+er+ate
	pron	<ki1lis*2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subphylum of arthropods, including arachnids and the horseshoe crab, in which the first pair of limbs are modified as chelicerae.
chelicerate	2.
	syl	che+lic+er+ate
	pron	<ki1lis*2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any arthropod belonging to the
cheliform	0.
	syl	che+li+form
	pron	<1kEli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a chela; pincer-like.
Chellean	ety	C19: from French chell*'een, from Chelles, France, where various items were found
Chellean	0.
	syl	Chel+le:an
	pron	<1Seli*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Archaeol. (no longer in technical usage
	def	another word for {Abbevillian}.
Chelmsford	0.
	syl	Chelms+ford
	pron	<1Celmzf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE England, administrative centre of Essex: market town. Pop.: 58125 (1971).
cheloid	0.
	syl	che+loid
	pron	<1kElcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a variant spelling of {keloid}.
cheloidal	sub
	head	cheloid
	syl	che+1loi+dal
	pos	adj.
chelonian	ety	C19: from New Latin Chel*_onia, from Greek khel*_on*_e tortoise
chelonian	1.
	syl	che+lo+ni:an
	pron	<ki1l*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any reptile of the order including the tortoises and turtles, in which most of the body is enclosed in a protective bony capsule.
chelonian	2.
	syl	che+lo+ni:an
	pron	<ki1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
chelp	ety	C19: perhaps from ch (irp) + (y) elp 
chelp	1.
	syl	chelp
	pron	<Celp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern and Midland English dialect.
	usage	esp. of women or children
	def	to chatter or speak out of turn.
	exam	1	she's always chelping at the teacher.
chelp	2.
	syl	chelp
	pron	<Celp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern and Midland English dialect.
	usage	of birds, etc.
	def	to squeak or chirp.
Chelsea	0.
	syl	Chel+sea
	pron	<1Celsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential district of SW London, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea: site of the Chelsea Royal Hospital for old and invalid soldiers ({Chelsea Pension?!ers) }.
Chelsea bun	0.
	syl	Chel+sea bun
	pos	n.
	def	a rolled yeast currant bun decorated with sugar.
Cheltenham	1.
	syl	Chel+ten+ham
	pron	<1CeltN*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W England, in central Gloucestershire: famous for its schools, racecourse, and saline springs (discovered in 1716). Pop.: 69734 (1971).
Cheltenham	2.
	syl	Chel+ten+ham
	pron	<1CeltN*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of type.
Chelyabinsk	0.
	syl	Chel+ya+binsk
	pron	Russian <Cilja1binsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W central Soviet Union, in the southern RSFSR. Pop.: 969000 (1975 est.).
Cape	infl
	head	Chelyuskin
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Chelyuskin	0.
	syl	Che+lyus+kin
	pron	Russian <Ci1ljuskin>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in the NW Soviet Union, in N Siberia at the end of the Taimyr Peninsula: the northernmost point of Asia.
chem	1.
	syl	chem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chemical.
chem	2.
	syl	chem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chemist.
chem	3.
	syl	chem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chemistry.
chem-	0.
	syl	chem-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {chemo-} before a vowel.
chemical	1.
	syl	chem:i+cal
	pron	<1kemikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance used in or resulting from a reaction involving changes to atoms or molecules.
chemical	2.
	syl	chem:i+cal
	pron	<1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or used in chemistry.
	exam	1	chemical balance.
chemical	3.
	syl	chem:i+cal
	pron	<1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, made from, or using chemicals.
	exam	1	chemical fertilizer.
chemically	sub
	head	chemical
	syl	chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chemical bond	0.
	syl	chem:i+cal bond
	pos	n.
	def	a mutual attraction between two atoms resulting from a redistribution of their outer electrons. See also {covalent bond, electrovalent bond, coordinate bond}.
chemical engineering	0.
	syl	chem:i+cal en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of engineering concerned with the design, operation, maintenance, and manufacture of the plant and machinery used in industrial chemical processes.
chemical engineer	sub
	head	chemical engineering
	syl	chem:i+cal en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
chemical equation	0.
	syl	chem:i+cal e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of a chemical reaction using symbols of the elements to indicate the amount of substance, usually in moles, of each reactant and product.
chemical potential	0.
	syl	chem:i+cal po+ten+tial
	pos	n.
	def	a thermodynamic function of a substance in a system that is the partial differential of the Gibbs function of the system with respect to the number of moles of the substance. Symbol: #Gm
chemical reaction	0.
	syl	chem:i+cal re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a process that involves changes in the structure and energy content of atoms, molecules, or ions but not their nuclei. Compare {nuclear reaction}.
chemical warfare	0.
	syl	chem:i+cal war+fare
	pos	n.
	def	warfare in which chemicals other than explosives are used as weapons, esp. warfare using asphyxiating gases, poisons, defoliants, incendiaries, etc.
chemico-	0.
	syl	chem:i:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	chemical.
	exam	1	chemicophysical.
chemiluminescence	0.
	syl	chem:i+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2kemi2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the phenomenon in which a chemical reaction leads to the emission of light without incandescence.
chemiluminescent	sub
	head	chemiluminescence
	syl	chem:i+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
chemin de fer	ety	French: railway, referring to the fast tempo of the game
chemin de fer	0.
	syl	che+min de fer
	pron	<S*1m@n> <d*> <1fe*>, French <S*m?~e> <d*> <1fe:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling game, a variation of baccarat.
chemise	ety	C14: from Old French: shirt, from Late Latin camisa, perhaps of Celtic origin
chemise	1.
	syl	che+mise
	pron	<S*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shift}.
chemise	1.a.
	syl	che+mise
	pron	<S*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	an unwaisted loose-fitting dress hanging straight from the shoulders.
chemise	1.b.
	syl	che+mise
	pron	<S*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose shirtlike undergarment.
chemisette	ety	C19: from French, diminutive of #7chemise 
chemisette	0.
	syl	chem:i+sette
	pron	<2Semi1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	an underbodice of lawn, lace, etc., worn to fill in a low-cut dress.
chemism	0.
	syl	chem+ism
	pron	<1kemiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	chemical action.
chemosorb	alt
	head	chemisorb
	or	chemisorb
	syl	chem:o+sorb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
chemisorb	0.
	or	chemosorb
	syl	chem:i+sorb
	pron	<2kemi1sc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take up (a substance) by chemisorption.
chemisorption	0.
	syl	chem:i+sorp+tion
	pron	<2kemi1sc:pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adsorption process in which an adsorbate is held on the surface of an adsorbent by chemical bonds.
chemist	ety	C16: from earlier chimist, from New Latin chimista, shortened from Medieval Latin alchimista #7alchemist 
chemist	1.
	syl	chem+ist
	pron	<1kemist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a shop selling medicines, cosmetics, etc.
chemist	2.
	syl	chem+ist
	pron	<1kemist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a qualified dispenser of prescribed medicines.
chemist	3.
	syl	chem+ist
	pron	<1kemist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person studying, trained in, or engaged in chemistry.
chemist	4.
	syl	chem+ist
	pron	<1kemist>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {alchemist}.
chemistry	ety	C17: from earlier chimistrie, from chimist #7chemist 
chemistries	infl
	head	chemistry
	syl	chem+is+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chemistry	1.
	syl	chem+is+try
	pron	<1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physical science concerned with the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. See also {inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry}.
chemistry	2.
	syl	chem+is+try
	pron	<1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the composition, properties, and reactions of a particular substance.
chemistry	3.
	syl	chem+is+try
	pron	<1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the nature and effects of any complex phenomenon.
	exam	1	the chemistry of humour.
chemistry	4.
	syl	chem+is+try
	pron	<1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a reaction, taken to be instinctual, between two persons (usually qualified by etc.).
chemmy	0.
	syl	chem+my
	pron	<1Semi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	short for {chemin de fer}.
Chemnitz	0.
	syl	Chem+nitz
	pron	German <1kemnits>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1953) of {Karl-Marx-Stadt}.
chemo-	ety	New Latin, from Late Greek kh*_emeia; see #7alchemy 
chemi-	infl
	head	chemo-
	syl	chem:i-
chemoprophylaxis	0.
	syl	chem:o+pro+phy+lax+is
	pron	<2kem*u2pr*uf*1l@ksis>, <-2prof*->
	pos	n.
	def	the prevention of disease using chemical drugs.
chemoprophylactic	sub
	head	chemoprophylaxis
	syl	chem:o+2pro+phy+1lac+tic
	pos	adj.
chemoceptor	alt
	head	chemoreceptor
	or	chemoreceptor
	syl	chem:o+cep+tor
	pos	n.
chemoreceptor	0.
	or	chemoceptor
	syl	chem:o+re:cep+tor
	pron	<2kem*uri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an end organ, such as a taste bud, able to respond to a chemical stimulus.
chemosmosis	0.
	syl	chem+os+mo+sis
	pron	<2kemoz1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction between two compounds after osmosis through an intervening semipermeable membrane.
chemosmotic	sub
	head	chemosmosis
	syl	chem+os+mot+ic
	pron	<2kemoz1mot?!ik>
	pos	adj.
chemosphere	0.
	syl	chem:o+sphere
	pron	<1kem*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	another name for {thermosphere}.
chemospheric	sub
	head	chemosphere
	syl	chem:o+spher+ic
	pron	<2kem*1sferik>
	pos	adj.
chemostat	0.
	syl	che+mo+stat
	pron	<1kEm*u2st@t>, <1kem->
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for growing bacterial cultures at a constant rate by controlling the supply of nutrient medium.
chemosynthesis	0.
	syl	chem:o+syn+the:sis
	pron	<2kem*u1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of organic material by certain bacteria using energy derived from simple chemical reactions.
chemosynthetic	sub
	head	chemosynthesis
	syl	chem:o+syn+thet+ic
	pron	<2kem*usin?!1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
chemosynthetically	sub
	head	chemosynthesis
	syl	chem:o+syn+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chemotaxis	0.
	syl	chem:o+tax+is
	pron	<2kem*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of a micro?!organism or cell in response to a chemical stimulus.
chemotactic	sub
	head	chemotaxis
	syl	chem:o+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
chemotactically	sub
	head	chemotaxis
	syl	chem:o+1tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chemotherapy	0.
	syl	chem:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2kem*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	treatment of disease by means of chemical agents.
chemotherapist	sub
	head	chemotherapy
	syl	chem:o+1ther:a+pist
	pos	n.
chemotropism	0.
	syl	chem:o+tro+pism
	pron	<2kem*u1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the growth response of an organism, esp. a plant, to a chemical stimulus.
chemotropic	sub
	head	chemotropism
	syl	chem:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2kem*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
chemotropically	sub
	head	chemotropism
	syl	chem:o+1trop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chempaduk	ety	from Malay
chempaduk	1.
	syl	chem+pa+duk
	pron	<1Cemp*2d^k>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen moraceous tree, (or of Malaysia, similar to the jackfruit.
chempaduk	2.
	syl	chem+pa+duk
	pron	<1Cemp*2d^k>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, edible when cooked, having yellow starchy flesh and a leathery rind.
Chemulpo	0.
	syl	Che+mul+po
	pron	<2Cemul1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Inchon}.
chemurgy	0.
	syl	chem+ur+gy
	pron	<1kemR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the industrial use of organic raw materials, esp. materials of agricultural origin.
chemurgic	sub
	head	chemurgy
	or	chemurgical
	syl	chem+1ur+gic
	pos	adj.
chemurgical	sub
	head	chemurgy
	or	chemurgic
	syl	chem+1ur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
Chenab	0.
	syl	Che+nab
	pron	<Ci1n@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a river rising in the Himalayas and flowing southwest to the Sutlej River in Pakistan. Length: 1087 km (675 miles).
Cheng-chou	alt
	head	Chengchow
	or	Chengchow
	syl	Cheng-chou
	pron	<1CeG1Cau>
	pos	n.
Chengchow	0.
	or	Cheng-chou
	syl	Cheng+chow
	pron	<1CeG1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central China, capital of Honan province. Pop.: 1050000 (1970 est.).
Ch'eng-te	alt
	head	Chengteh
	or	Chengteh
	syl	Ch'eng-te
	pron	<1CeG1tA>
	pos	n.
Chengteh	0.
	or	Ch'eng-te
	syl	Cheng+teh
	pron	<1CeG1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in Hopeh on the Luan River: summer residence of the Manchu emperors. Pop.: 92900 (1953).
Ch'eng-tu	alt
	head	Chengtu
	or	Chengtu
	syl	Ch'eng-tu
	pron	<1CeG1tu:>
	pos	n.
Chengtu	0.
	or	Ch'eng-tu
	syl	Cheng+tu
	pron	<1CeG1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central China, capital of Szechwan province. Pop.: 1250000 (1970 est.).
Andr'e (Marie de)	infl
	head	Ch'enier
	syl	An:dr*'e (Marie de)
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Ch'enier	0.
	syl	Ch*'e:nier
	pron	French <SA1njA>
	pos	n.
	def	1762-94, French poet; his work was influenced by the ancient Greek elegiac poets. He was guillotined during the French Revolution.
chenille	ety	C18: from French, literally: hairy caterpillar, from Latin canicula, diminutive of canis dog
chenille	1.
	syl	che+nille
	pron	<S*1nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick soft tufty silk or worsted velvet cord or yarn used in embroidery and for trimmings, etc.
chenille	2.
	syl	che+nille
	pron	<S*1nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of such yarn.
chenille	3.
	syl	che+nille
	pron	<S*1nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich and hard-wearing carpet of such fabric.
chenopod	ety	C16: from Greek kh*_en goose+ pous foot &- che+no+po+di@.a+ceous (@!ki$:n$$@!p$$$ud$I?!#!e$I#s$$s, @!k$en-) adj.
chenopod	0.
	syl	che+no+pod
	pron	<1kEn*2pod>, <1ken->
	pos	n.
	def	any flowering plant of the family which includes the beet, mangel-wurzel, spinach, and goosefoot.
cheongsam	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese), variant of Mandarin ch'ang shan long jacket
cheongsam	0.
	syl	cheong+sam
	pron	<1Cc:G1s@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight dress, usually of silk or cotton, with a stand-up collar and a slit in one side of the skirt, worn by Chinese women.
Cheops	0.
	syl	Che:ops
	pron	<1kEops>
	pos	n.
	def	original name Egyptian king of the fourth dynasty (??2613-??2494 #7b.c.) #7, who built the largest pyramid at Giza.
check	alt
	head	cheque
	or	cheque
	syl	check
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cheque	1.
	or	check
	syl	cheque
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange drawn on a bank by the holder of a current account; payable on demand, if uncrossed, or into a bank account, if crossed.
cheque	2.
	or	check
	syl	cheque
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the total sum of money received for contract work or a crop.
checkbook	alt
	head	chequebook
	or	chequebook
	syl	check+book
	pron	<1Cek2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
chequebook	0.
	or	checkbook
	syl	cheque+book
	pron	<1Cek2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing detachable blank cheques and issued by a bank to holders of current accounts.
cheque card	0.
	syl	cheque card
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {banker's card}.
chequer	ety	C13: chessboard, from Anglo-French escheker, from eschec #7check 
checker	alt
	head	chequer
	or	chequer
	syl	check+er
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
chequer	1.
	or	checker
	syl	cheq+uer
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the marbles, pegs, or other pieces used in the game of Chinese chequers.
chequer	2.a.
	or	checker
	syl	cheq+uer
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern consisting of squares of different colours, textures, or materials.
chequer	2.b.
	or	checker
	syl	cheq+uer
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the squares in such a pattern.
chequer	3.
	or	checker
	syl	cheq+uer
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make irregular in colour or character; variegate.
chequer	4.
	or	checker
	syl	cheq+uer
	pron	<1Cek*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark off with alternating squares of colour.
chequerboard	0.
	syl	cheq:uer+board
	pron	<1Cek*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {draughtboard}.
chequered flag	0.
	syl	cheq+uered flag
	pos	n.
	def	the black-and-white checked flag traditionally shown to the winner and all finishers at the end of a motor race by a senior race official.
chequers	0.
	syl	cheq+uers
	pron	<1Cek*z>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {draughts}.
Chequers	0.
	syl	Cheq+uers
	pron	<1Cek*z>
	pos	n.
	def	an estate and country house in S England, in central Buckinghamshire: the official country residence of the Prime Minister.
Cher	1.
	syl	Cher
	pron	French <Se:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in E Centre region. Capital: Bourges. Pop.: 322924 (1975). Area: 7304 sq. km (2849 sq. miles).
Cher	2.
	syl	Cher
	pron	French <Se:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing northwest to the Loire. Length: 354 km (220 miles).
Cherbourg	0.
	syl	Cher+bourg
	pron	<1Se*bu*g>, French <Ser1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW France, on the English Channel. Pop.: 34637 (1975).
Cheremis	alt
	head	Cheremiss
	or	Cheremiss
	syl	Cher+e:mis
	pron	<2Ce*r*1mis>, <-1mEs> <1Ce*r*2mis>, <-2mEs>
	pos	n.
Cheremiss	infl
	or	Cheremis
	syl	Cher+e:miss
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cheremis	infl
	head	Cheremiss
	or	Cheremiss
	syl	Cher+e:mis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cheremiss	1.
	or	Cheremis
	syl	Cher+e:miss
	pron	<2Ce*r*1mis>, <-1mEs> <1Ce*r*2mis>, <-2mEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Ugrian people of the Volga region, esp. of the Mari ASSR.
Cheremiss	2.
	or	Cheremis
	syl	Cher+e:miss
	pron	<2Ce*r*1mis>, <-1mEs> <1Ce*r*2mis>, <-2mEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family.
Cheremkhovo	0.
	syl	Che+rem+kho+vo
	pron	Russian <Cirim1xcv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the S Soviet Union, in the southeastern RSFSR on the Trans-Siberian railway. Pop.: 104000 (1969 est.).
Pavel Alekseyevich	infl
	head	Cherenkov
	syl	Pa:vel A:le:kse:ye:vich
	pron	<1pavil> <alik1sjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Cherenkov	0.
	syl	Che:ren:kov
	pron	<Ci1reGkof>, Russian <Ci1rjAnk*f>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Soviet physicist: noted for work on the effects produced by high-energy par?!ticles: shared Nobel Prize for physics 1958.
Cherenkov radiation	ety	C20: named after P. A. C#7herenkov 
Cherenkov radiation	0.
	syl	Che+ren+kov ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the electromagnetic radiation produced when a charged particle moves through a medium at a greater velocity than the velocity of light in that medium.
Cheribon	0.
	syl	Che+ri+bon
	pron	<1Ci*r*2bon>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tjirebon}.
cherish	ety	C14: from Old French cherir, from cher dear, from Latin c*_arus 
cherish	1.
	syl	cher+ish
	pron	<1CeriS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel or show great tenderness or care for; treasure.
cherish	2.
	syl	cher+ish
	pron	<1CeriS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cling fondly to (a hope, idea, etc.); nurse.
	exam	1	to cherish ambitions.
cherishable	sub
	head	cherish
	syl	cher+ish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
cherisher	sub
	head	cherish
	syl	cher+ish+er
	pos	n.
cherishingly	sub
	head	cherish
	syl	cher+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Chernovtsy	0.
	syl	Cher+nov+tsy
	pron	Russian <Cirnaf1tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the W Ukrainian SSR on the Prut River: formerly under Polish, Austro-Hungarian, and Rumanian rule; ceded to the Soviet Union in 1947. Pop.: 203000 (1975 est.). German name: {Czernowitz}. Rumanian name: {Cern*ua#800116 u*,ti}.
chernozem	ety	from Russian, con?!traction of chernaya zemlya black earth
tschernosem	alt
	head	chernozem
	or	chernozem
	syl	tscher+no+sem
	pron	<1CR:n*u2zem>
	pos	n.
chernozem	0.
	or	tschernosem
	syl	cher+no+zem
	pron	<1CR:n*u2zem>
	pos	n.
	def	a black soil, rich in humus and carbonates, in cool or temperate semiarid regions, as the grasslands of Russia.
Cherokees	infl
	head	Cherokee
	or	Cherokee
	syl	Cher:o+kees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cherokee	infl
	or	Cherokees
	syl	Cher:o+kee
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cherokee	1.
	syl	Cher:o+kee
	pron	<1Cer*2kE>, <2Cer*1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in and around the Appalachian Mountains, now chiefly in Oklahoma; one of the Iroquois peoples.
Cherokee	2.
	syl	Cher:o+kee
	pron	<1Cer*2kE>, <2Cer*1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
Cherokee rose	0.
	syl	Cher:o+kee rose
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen climbing Chinese rose, that now grows wild in the southern U.S., having large white fragrant flowers.
cheroot	ety	C17: from Tamil curuttu curl, roll
cheroot	0.
	syl	che+root
	pron	<S*1ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a cigar with both ends cut off squarely.
cherry	ety	C14: back formation from Old English ciris (mistakenly thought to be plural), ultimately from Late Latin ceresia, perhaps from Latin cerasus cherry tree, from Greek kerasios 
cherries	infl
	head	cherry
	syl	cher+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cherry	1.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees of the rosaceous genus such as ({sweet cherry}) , having a small fleshy rounded fruit containing a hard stone. See also {bird cherry}.
cherry	2.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit or wood of any of these trees.
cherry	3.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various unrelated plants, such as the ground cherry and Jerusalem cherry.
cherry	4.a.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright red colour; cerise.
cherry	4.b.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a cherry coat.
cherry	5.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	virginity or the hymen as its symbol.
cherry	6.
	syl	cher+ry
	pron	<1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the cherry fruit or wood.
	exam	1	cherry tart.
cherry-like	sub
	head	cherry
	syl	cher:ry-2like
	pos	adj.
cherry brandy	0.
	syl	cher+ry bran+dy
	pos	n.
	def	a red liqueur made of brandy flavoured with cherries.
cherry laurel	0.
	syl	cher+ry lau+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rosaceous evergreen shrub, having glossy aromatic leaves, white flowers, and purplish-black fruits.
cherry picker	0.
	syl	cher+ry pick+er
	pos	n.
	def	a hydraulic crane, esp. one mounted on a lorry, that has an elbow joint or telescopic arm supporting a basket-like platform enabling a person to service high power lines or to carry out similar operations above the ground.
cherry-pie	0.
	syl	cher:ry-pie
	pos	n.
	def	a widely planted garden heliotrope,
cherry plum	0.
	syl	cher+ry plum
	pos	n.
	def	a small widely planted Asian rosaceous tree, with white flowers and red or yellow cherry-like fruit. Also called: {myrobalan}.
chersonese	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek kherson*_esos, from khersos dry (land)+ n*_esos island
chersonese	0.a.
	syl	cher+so+nese
	pron	<1kR:s*2nEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic or rhetorical word for {peninsula}.
chersonese	0.b.
	syl	cher+so+nese
	pron	<1kR:s*2nEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	Thracian Chersonese.
chert	ety	C17: of obscure origin
chert	0.
	syl	chert
	pron	<CR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure black or grey microcrystalline variety of quartz that resembles flint. Formula: SiO\2. Also called: {hornstone}.
cherty	sub
	head	chert
	syl	chert:y
	pos	adj.
Chertsey	0.
	syl	Chert+sey
	pron	<1CR:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in N Surrey on the River Thames. Pop.: 44886 (1971).
cherub	ety	Old English, from Hebrew k*ver*_ubh 
cherubs	infl
	head	cherub
	or	cherubim
	syl	cher+ubs
	pron	<1Cer*bim>, <-ubim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cherubim	infl
	head	cherub
	or	cherubs
	syl	cher:u+bim
	pron	<1Cer*bim>, <-ubim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cherub	1.
	syl	cher+ub
	pron	<1Cer*b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a member of the second order of angels, whose distinctive gift is knowledge, often represented as a winged child or winged head of a child.
cherub	2.
	syl	cher+ub
	pron	<1Cer*b>
	pos	n.
	def	an innocent or sweet child.
cherubic	sub
	head	cherub
	or	cherubical
	syl	che+ru+bic
	pron	<C*1ru:bik>
	pos	adj.
cherubical	sub
	head	cherub
	or	cherubic
	syl	che+1ru+bi+cal
	pos	adj.
cherubically	sub
	head	cherub
	syl	che+1ru+bi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
(Maria) Luigi (Carlo Zenobio Salvatore)	infl
	head	Cherubini
	syl	(Maria) Lu:i:gi (Carlo Zenobio Salvatore)
	pron	<lu1EJi>
	pos	n.
Cherubini	0.
	syl	Che:ru:bi:ni
	pron	<2keru1bEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1760-1842, Italian composer, noted particularly for his church music and his operas.
chervil	ety	Old English cerfelle, from Latin caerephylla, plural of caerephyllum chervil, from Greek khairephullon, from khairein to enjoy+ phullon leaf
chervil	1.
	syl	cher+vil
	pron	<1CR:vil>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic umbelliferous Eurasian plant, with small white flowers and aniseed-flavoured leaves used as herbs in soups and salads.
bur chervil	2.
	head	chervil
	syl	bur chervil.
	def	a similar and related plant,
chervil	3.
	syl	cher+vil
	pron	<1CR:vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a related plant, having a hairy purple-spotted stem.
chervonets	ety	from Old Russian *vcervonyi, from Old Polish czerwony golden, purple
chervonets	0.
	syl	cher+vo+nets
	pron	<C*1vc:nets>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Soviet monetary unit and gold coin worth ten roubles.
Ches	0.
	syl	Ches.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Cheshire.
Chesapeake Bay	0.
	syl	Ches:a+peake Bay
	pron	<1Ces*2pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest inlet of the Atlantic in the coast of the U.S.: bordered by Maryland and Virginia.
Cheshire	0.
	syl	Chesh+ire
	pron	<1CeS*>, <1CeSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NW England: low-lying and undulating, bordering on the Pennines in the east; mainly agricultural. County town: Chester. Pop.: 916400 (1976 est.). Area: 1262 sq. km (917 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Ches}.
Cheshire cheese	0.
	syl	Chesh+ire cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a mild-flavoured cheese with a crumbly texture, originally made in Cheshire.
Cheshunt	0.
	syl	Chesh+unt
	pron	<1CeS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in SE Hertford?!shire: a dormitory town of London. Pop.: 44947 (1971).
Cheshvan	0.
	syl	Chesh+van
	pron	Hebrew. <xeS1van>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a variant spelling of {Heshvan}.
chess	ety	C13: from Old French esches, plural of eschec check (at chess); see #7check 
chess	H1.0.
	syl	chess
	pron	<Ces>
	pos	n.
	def	a game of skill for two players using a chessboard on which chessmen are moved. Initially each player has one king, one queen, two rooks, two bishops, two knights, and eight pawns, which have different types of moves according to kind. The object is to checkmate the opponent's king.
chess	ety	C18: of unknown origin
chess	H2.0.
	syl	chess
	pron	<Ces>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a less common name for {rye-brome}.
chess	ety	C15 (in the sense: layer, tier): from Old French chasse frame, from Latin capsa box
chesses	alt
	head	chess
	or	chess
	syl	chess:es.
	pron	<Ces>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chess	H3.0.
	or	chesses
	syl	chess
	pron	<Ces>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a floorboard of the deck of a pontoon bridge.
chessboard	0.
	syl	chess+board
	pron	<1Ces2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a square board divided into 64 squares of two alternating colours, used for playing chess or draughts.
chessel	ety	C18: probably from #7cheese %1+#7well %2
chessel	0.
	syl	ches+sel
	pron	<1CesL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mould used in cheese-making.
chess piece	alt
	head	chessman
	or	chessman
	syl	chess piece
	pos	n.
chessmen	infl
	head	chessman
	or	chess pieces
	syl	chess+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chess pieces	infl
	head	chessman
	or	chessmen
	syl	chess piec:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chessman	0.
	or	chess piece
	syl	chess+man
	pron	<1Ces2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the eight major pieces and eight pawns used by each player in a game of chess.
chest	ety	Old English cest, from Latin cista wooden box, basket, from Greek kist*_e box
chest	1.a.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the trunk from the neck to the belly. Related adj.: {pectoral}.
chest	1.b.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a chest cold.
get (something) off one's chest	2.
	head	chest
	syl	get (something) off one's chest.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to unburden oneself of troubles, worries, etc., by talking about them.
chest	3.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	def	a box, usually large and sturdy, used for storage or shipping.
	exam	1	a tea chest.
chest	4.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {chestful}. the quantity a chest holds.
chest	5.a.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in which a public or charitable institution deposits its funds.
chest	5.b.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	def	the funds so deposited.
chest	6.
	syl	chest
	pron	<Cest>
	pos	n.
	def	a sealed container or reservoir for a gas.
	exam	1	a wind chest;
	exam	2	a steam chest.
chested	sub
	head	chest
	syl	chest+ed
	pos	adj.
Chester	0.
	syl	Ches+ter
	pron	<1Cest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, administrative centre of Cheshire, on the River Dee: intact surrounding walls; 16th- and 17th-century double tier shops. Pop.: 62696 (1971). Latin name: {Deva}.
chesterfield	ety	C19: named after a 19th-century Earl of Chesterfield 
chesterfield	1.
	syl	ches+ter+field
	pron	<1Cest*2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's knee-length overcoat, usually with a fly front to conceal the buttons and having a velvet collar.
chesterfield	2.
	syl	ches+ter+field
	pron	<1Cest*2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tightly stuffed sofa, often upholstered in leather, with straight upholstered arms of the same height as the back.
Chesterfield	H1.0.
	syl	Ches+ter+field
	pron	<1Cest*2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N central England, in Derbyshire: famous 14th-century church with twisted spire. Pop.: 70153 (1971).
Chesterfield	H2.0.
	syl	Ches:ter:field
	pron	<1Cest*2fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philip Dormer Stanhope
	def	4th Earl of Chesterfield. 1694-1773, English statesman and writer, noted for his elegance, suavity, and wit; author of (1774).
Chesterfieldian	0.
	syl	Ches+ter+field+i:an
	pron	<2Cest*1fEldi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like Lord Chesterfield; suave; elegant; polished.
G (ilbert) K (eith) 	infl
	head	Chesterton
	syl	G (ilbert) K (eith) .
	pos	n.
Chesterton	0.
	syl	Ches:ter:ton
	pron	<1Cest*tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1936, English essayist, novelist, poet, and critic.
chestnut	ety	C16: from earlier chesten nut: chesten, from Old French chastaigne, from Latin castanea, from Greek kastanea 
chestnut	1.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate fagaceous tree of the genus such as ({sweet} or {Spanish chestnut}) , which produce flowers in long catkins and nuts in a prickly bur. Compare {horse chestnut, water chestnut, dwarf chestnut}.
chestnut	2.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible nut of any of these trees.
chestnut	3.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard wood of any of these trees, used in making furniture, etc.
chestnut	4.a.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown to brown colour.
chestnut	4.b.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	chestnut hair.
chestnut	5.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse of a yellow-brown or golden-brown colour.
chestnut	6.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small horny callus on the inner surface of a horse's leg.
chestnut	7.
	syl	chest+nut
	pron	<1Ces2n^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an old or stale joke.
chest of drawers	0.
	syl	chest of drawers
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture consisting of a frame, often on short legs, containing a set of drawers.
chest of viols	0.
	syl	chest of vi:ols
	pos	n.
	def	a set of viols of different sizes, usually six in number, used in consorts.
chest-on-chest	0.
	syl	chest-on-chest
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {tallboy}.
register	alt
	head	chest voice
	or	chest voice
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pos	n.
chest voice	0.
	or	register
	syl	chest voice
	pos	n.
	def	a voice of the lowest speaking or singing register. Compare {head voice}.
chestier	infl
	head	chesty
	syl	chest:i+er
	pos	adj.
chestiest	infl
	head	chesty
	syl	chest:i+est.
	pos	adj.
chesty	1.
	syl	chest:y
	pron	<1Cesti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	suffering from or symptomatic of chest disease.
	exam	1	a chesty cough.
chesty	2.
	syl	chest:y
	pron	<1Cesti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having a large well-developed chest or bosom.
chestiness	sub
	head	chesty
	syl	chest:i+ness
	pos	n.
chetah	0.
	syl	che+tah
	pron	<1CEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cheetah}.
Chetnik	ety	from Serbian *vcetnik, from *vceta troop
Chetnik	0.
	syl	Chet+nik
	pron	<1Cetnik>, <Cet1nEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a Serbian nationalist belonging to a group that fought against the Turks before World War I and engaged in guerrilla warfare during both World Wars.
cheval-de-frise	ety	C17: from French, literally: horse from Friesland (where it was first used)
chevaux-de-frise	infl
	head	cheval-de-frise
	syl	che:vaux-de-frise
	pron	<S*2v*ud*1frEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cheval-de-frise	1.
	syl	che:val-de-frise
	pron	<S*2v@ld*1frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable barrier of spikes, etc., used to obstruct the passage of cavalry.
cheval-de-frise	2.
	syl	che:val-de-frise
	pron	<S*2v@ld*1frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of spikes or broken glass set as an obstacle on top of a wall.
cheval glass	ety	C19: from French cheval support (literally: horse)
cheval glass	0.
	syl	che+val glass
	pron	<S*1v@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a full-length mirror mounted so as to swivel within a frame.
chevalier	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin caball*_arius horseman, #7cavalier 
chevalier	1.
	syl	chev:a+lier
	pron	<2Sev*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of certain orders of merit, such as the French Legion of Honour.
chevalier	2.a.
	syl	chev:a+lier
	pron	<2Sev*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mounted soldier or knight, esp. a military cadet.
chevalier	2.b.
	syl	chev:a+lier
	pron	<2Sev*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest title of rank in the old French nobility.
chevalier	3.
	syl	chev:a+lier
	pron	<2Sev*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {knight}.
chevalier	4.
	syl	chev:a+lier
	pron	<2Sev*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chivalrous man; gallant.
Maurice	infl
	head	Chevalier
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<mc1ris>
	pos	n.
Chevalier	0.
	syl	Che:va:lier
	pron	French <S*va1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1972, French singer and film actor.
chevet	ety	C19: from French: pillow, from Latin capitium, from caput head
chevet	0.
	syl	che+vet
	pron	<S*1vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a semicircular or polygonal east end of a church, esp. a French Gothic church, often with a number of attached apses.
Cheviot	1.
	syl	Che+vi+ot
	pron	<1CEvi*t>, <1Cev->
	pos	n.
	def	a large British breed of sheep reared for its wool.
Cheviot	2.
	syl	Che+vi+ot
	pron	<1CEvi*t>, <1Cev->
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a rough twill-weave woollen suiting fabric.
Cheviot Hills	0.
	syl	Che+vi+ot Hills
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of hills on the border between England and Scotland, mainly in Northumberland.
chevrette	ety	C18: from French: kid, from ch*`evre goat, from Latin capra 
chevrette	1.
	syl	chev+rette
	pron	<S*1vret>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a young goat.
chevrette	2.
	syl	chev+rette
	pron	<S*1vret>
	pos	n.
	def	the leather made from this skin.
chevron	ety	C14: from Old French, ultimately from Latin caper goat; compare Latin capreoli two pieces of wood forming rafters (literally: little goats)
chevron	1.
	syl	chev+ron
	pron	<1Sevr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a badge or insignia consisting of one or more V-shaped stripes to indicate a noncommissioned rank or length of service.
chevron	2.
	syl	chev+ron
	pron	<1Sevr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an inverted V-shaped charge on a shield, one of the earliest ordinaries found in English arms.
chevron	3.
	syl	chev+ron
	pron	<1Sevr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any V-shaped pattern or device.
chevron	4.
	syl	chev+ron
	pron	<1Sevr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dancette}. an ornamental moulding having a zigzag pattern.
chevrotain	ety	C18: from French, from Old French chevrot kid, from ch*`evre goat, from Latin capra, feminine of caper goat
chevrotain	0.
	syl	chev+ro+tain
	pron	<1Sevr*2tAn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	any small timid ruminant artiodactyl mammal of the genera and of S and SE Asia: family They resemble rodents, and the males have long tusklike upper canines. Also called: {mouse deer}.
chevy	0.
	syl	chev:y
	pron	<1Cevi>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {chivy}.
chew	ety	Old English ceowan; related to Old High German kiuwan, Dutch kauwen, Latin ging*_iva a gum
chew	1.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work the jaws and teeth in order to grind (food); masticate.
chew	2.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bite repeatedly.
	exam	1	she chewed her nails anxiously.
chew	3.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use chewing tobacco.
chew	4.a.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to argue over a point.
chew	4.b.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to talk idly; gossip.
chew	5.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of chewing.
chew	6.
	syl	chew
	pron	<Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is chewed.
	exam	1	a chew of tobacco.
chewable	sub
	head	chew
	syl	chew+a:ble
	pos	adj.
chewer	sub
	head	chew
	syl	chew+er
	pos	n.
Chewas	infl
	head	Chewa
	or	Chewa
	syl	Che+was
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chewa	infl
	or	Chewas
	syl	Che+wa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chewa	1.
	syl	Che+wa
	pron	<1CAw*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negro people of Malawi, E Zambia, and N Rhodesia, related to the Bemba.
Chewa	2.
	syl	Che+wa
	pron	<1CAw*>
	pos	n.
	def	their language. See {Chichewa}.
chewie	0.
	syl	chew:ie
	pron	<1Cu:i>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	chewing gum.
chewing gum	0.
	syl	chew+ing gum
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation for chewing, usually made of flavoured and sweetened chicle.
chew out	0.
	syl	chew out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to reprimand.
chew over	0.
	syl	chew o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider carefully; ruminate on.
chew up	1.
	syl	chew up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage or destroy (something) by or as by chewing or grinding.
chew up	2.
	syl	chew up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause (a person) to be nervous or worried.
	exam	1	he was all chewed up about the interview.
chewier	infl
	head	chewy
	syl	chew:i+er
	pos	adj.
chewiest	infl
	head	chewy
	syl	chew:i+est.
	pos	adj.
chewy	0.
	syl	chew:y
	pron	<1Cu:i>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a consistency requiring chewing; somewhat firm and sticky.
Cheyenne	ety	via Canadian French from Dakota Shaiyena, from shaia to speak incoherent?!ly, from sha red+ ya to speak
Cheyenne	infl
	or	Cheyennes
	syl	Chey+enne
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cheyennes	infl
	head	Cheyenne
	or	Cheyenne
	syl	Chey+ennes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cheyenne	H1.1.
	syl	Chey+enne
	pron	<SI1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of the western Plains, now living chiefly in Montana and Oklahoma.
Cheyenne	H1.2.
	syl	Chey+enne
	pron	<SI1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Cheyenne	H2.0.
	syl	Chey+enne
	pron	<SI1@n>, <-1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Wyoming, capital of the state. Pop.: 40914 (1970).
Cheyne-Stokes breathing	ety	C19: named after John Cheyne (1777-1836), Scottish physician, and William Stokes (1804-78), Irish physician
Cheyne-Stokes breathing	0.
	syl	Cheyne-Stokes breath+ing
	pron	<1CAn1st*uks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	alternating, as shallow and deep breathing in comatose patients.
chez	1.
	syl	chez
	pron	French. <SA>
	pos	prep.
	def	at the home of.
chez	2.
	syl	chez
	pron	French. <SA>
	pos	prep.
	def	with, among, or in the manner of.
chg	0.
	syl	chg.
	qual	Commerce, finance, etc. abbrev. for
	def	charge.
chi	0.
	syl	chi
	pron	<kI>
	pos	n.
	def	the 22nd letter of the Greek alphabet (#Gx, #GX), a consonant, transliterated as or rarely
chiack	ety	C19: from chi-hike, a shout or greeting
chyack	alt
	head	chiack
	or	chiack
	syl	chy+ack
	pron	<1CI@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
chiack	0.
	or	chyack
	syl	chi+ack
	pron	<1CI@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to tease or banter.
Chian	1.
	syl	Chi:an
	pron	<1kI*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Chios.
Chian	2.
	syl	Chi:an
	pron	<1kI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Chios.
Chiang Ch'ing	0.
	syl	Chiang Ch'ing
	pron	<1C@G> <1CiG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Chinese Communist actress and politician; widow of Mao Tse-tung. She was a leading member of the Gang of Four.
Chiang Ching-kuo	0.
	syl	Chiang Ching-kuo
	pron	<1C@G> <CiG1kw*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, Chinese statesman; the son of Chiang Kai-shek. He was prime minister of Taiwan (1971-78); president since 1978.
Chiang Kai-shek	0.
	syl	Chiang Kai-shek
	pron	<1C@G> <kI1Sek>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1897-1975, Chinese general: president of China (1928-31; 1943-49) and of the Republic of China (Taiwan) (1950-75). As chairman of the Kuomintang, he allied with the Communists against the Japanese (1937-45), but in the Civil War that followed was forced to withdraw to Taiwan after his defeat by the Communists (1949).
chianti	0.
	syl	chi+an+ti
	pron	<ki1@nti>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a dry red or white wine produced in the Chianti region of Italy.
Chianti	0.
	syl	Chi+an+ti
	pron	Italian <1kjanti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in central Italy, in Tuscany, rising over 870 m (2900 ft.): part of the Apennines.
Chiapas	0.
	syl	Chia+pas
	pron	Spanish <1Caapas>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Mexico: mountainous and forested; Maya ruins in the northeast; rich mineral resources. Capital: Tuxtla Guti*'errez. Pop.: 1569053 (1970). Area: 73887 sq. km (28816 sq. miles).
chiaroscuro	ety	C17: from Italian, from chiaro #7clear+ oscuro #7obscure 
ros	infl
	head	chiaroscuro
	syl	+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chiaroscuro	1.
	syl	chi:a+ro+scu+ro
	pron	<ki2a:r*1sku*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the artistic distribution of light and dark masses in a picture.
chiaroscuro	2.
	syl	chi:a+ro+scu+ro
	pron	<ki2a:r*1sku*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	monochrome painting using light and dark only, as in grisaille.
chiaroscurist	sub
	head	chiaroscuro
	syl	chi:2a+ro+1scu+rist
	pos	n.
chiaroscurism	sub
	head	chiaroscuro
	syl	chi:2a+ro+1scur+ism
	pos	n.
chiasma	ety	C19: from Greek khiasma wooden crosspiece, from khiazein to mark with an X, from khi #7chi 
chiasm	alt
	head	chiasma
	or	chiasma
	syl	chi+asm
	pron	<1kI@z*m>
	pos	n.
chiasmas	infl
	head	chiasma
	syl	chi+as+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chiasmata	infl
	head	chiasma
	or	chiasms
	syl	chi+as+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chiasms	infl
	head	chiasma
	or	chiasmata
	syl	chi+asms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chiasma	1.
	or	chiasm
	syl	chi+as+ma
	pron	<kI1@zm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the crossing over of two parts or structures, such as the fibres of the optic nerves in the brain.
chiasma	2.
	or	chiasm
	syl	chi+as+ma
	pron	<kI1@zm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the connection between pairing homologous chromosomes in meiosis, produced by crossing over.
chiasmal	sub
	head	chiasma
	or	chiasmic
	syl	chi+1as+mal
	pos	adj.
chiasmic	sub
	head	chiasma
	or	chiasmal
	syl	chi+1as+mic
	pos	adj.
chiasmus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek khiasmos crisscross arrangement; see #7chiasma 
chiasmi	infl
	head	chiasmus
	syl	chi+as+mi
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chiasmus	0.
	syl	chi+as+mus
	pron	<kI1@zm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	reversal of the order of words in the second of two parallel phrases.
	exam	1	he went out and in came she.
chiastic	sub
	head	chiasmus
	syl	chi+as+tic
	pron	<kI1@stik>
	pos	adj.
chiastolite	ety	C19: from German Chiastolith, from Greek khiastos crossed, marked with a chi+ lithos stone
chiastolite	0.
	syl	chi+as+to+lite
	pron	<kI1@st*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of andalusite containing carbon impurities. Also called: {macle}.
Chiba	0.
	syl	Chi+ba
	pron	< 1CEba>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central Japan, in SE Honshu on Tokyo Bay. Pop.: 613787 (1974 est.).
Chibchan	1.
	syl	Chib+chan
	pron	<1CibC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of Indian languages found in Colombia and elsewhere in South America. {~}
Chibchan	2.
	syl	Chib+chan
	pron	<1CibC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	belonging or relating to this family of languages.
chibouk	ety	C19: from French chibouque, from *,cubuk pipe
chibouque	alt
	head	chibouk
	or	chibouk
	syl	chi+bouque
	pron	<Ci1bu:k>
	pos	n.
chibouk	0.
	or	chibouque
	syl	chi+bouk
	pron	<Ci1bu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a Turkish tobacco pipe with an extremely long stem.
chic	1.
	syl	chic
	pron	<SEk>, <Sik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fashionable clothes, women, etc.
	def	stylish or elegant.
chic	2.
	syl	chic
	pron	<SEk>, <Sik>
	pos	n.
	def	stylishness, esp. in dress; modishness; fashionable good taste.[C19: from French, of uncertain origin]
chicly	sub
	head	chic
	syl	chic+ly
	pos	adv.
Chicago	0.
	syl	Chi+ca+go
	pron	<Si1ka:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Illinois, on Lake Michigan: the second largest city in the U.S.; the largest railway and air traffic centre in the world. Pop.: 3172929 (1973 est.).
chicalote	ety	from Spanish, from Nahuatl chicalotl 
chicalote	0.
	syl	chi+ca+lo+te
	pron	<2CEka:1l*utA>
	pos	n.
	def	a poppy, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico with prickly leaves and white or yellow flowers.
chicane	ety	C17: from French chicaner to quibble, of obscure origin &- chi+#!can+er n.
chicane	1.
	syl	chi+cane
	pron	<Si1kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge or whist hand without trumps.
chicane	2.
	syl	chi+cane
	pron	<Si1kAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Motor racing.
	def	a movable barrier sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speeds by allowing drivers through in single file only.
chicane	3.
	syl	chi+cane
	pron	<Si1kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {chicanery}.
chicane	4.
	syl	chi+cane
	pron	<Si1kAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive or trick by chicanery.
chicane	5.
	syl	chi+cane
	pron	<Si1kAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to quibble about; cavil over.
chicane	6.
	syl	chi+cane
	pron	<Si1kAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use tricks or chicanery.
chicaneries	infl
	head	chicanery
	syl	chi+can+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chicanery	1.
	syl	chi+can+er:y
	pron	<Si1kAn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	verbal deception or trickery, esp. in legal quibbling; dishonest or sharp practice.
chicanery	2.
	syl	chi+can+er:y
	pron	<Si1kAn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a trick, deception, or quibble.
chicano	ety	C20: from Spanish mejicano Mexican
chicanos	infl
	head	chicano
	syl	chi+ca+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chicano	0.
	syl	chi+ca+no
	pron	<Ci1ka:n*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an American citizen of Mexican origin.
chiccories	infl
	head	chiccory
	syl	chic+co+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chiccory	0.
	syl	chic+co+ry
	pron	<1Cik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chicory}.
Chichagof Island	0.
	syl	Chich:a+gof Is+land
	pron	<1CiC*2gc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Alaska, in the Alexander Archipelago. Area: 5439 sq. km (2100 sq. miles).
Chichen Itz'a	0.
	syl	Chi+chen It:z*'a
	pron	Spanish <Ci1CAn> <it1sa>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in Yucat*'an state in Mexico: site of important Mayan ruins.
Chichester	H1.0.
	syl	Chich+es+ter
	pron	<1CiCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, administrative centre of West Sussex: Roman ruins; 11th-century cathedral. Pop.: 20547 (1971).
Chichester	H2.0.
	syl	Chich:es:ter
	pron	<1CiCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fran@.cis}. 1901-72, English yachtsman, who sailed alone round the world in (1966-67).
Chichewa	0.
	syl	Chi+che+wa
	pron	<CiCAw*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Chewa people of central Africa, widely used as a lingua franca in Malawi. It belongs to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
chichi	ety	C20: from French
chichi	1.
	syl	chi+chi
	pron	<1SE2SE>
	pos	adj.
	def	affectedly pretty or stylish.
chichi	2.
	syl	chi+chi
	pron	<1SE2SE>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being affectedly pretty or stylish.
Ch'i-ch'i-haerh	alt
	head	Chichihaerh
	or	Chichihaerh
	syl	Ch'i-ch'i-haerh
	pron	<1CE2CE1ha:>
	pos	n.
Chichihaerh	0.
	or	Ch'i-ch'i-haerh
	syl	Chi+chi+haerh
	pron	<1CE2CE1ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in Heilungkiang province on the Nonni River. Pop.: 760000 (1970 est.).
chick	ety	C14: short for #7chicken 
chick	1.
	syl	chick
	pron	<Cik>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of a bird, esp. of a domestic fowl.
chick	2.
	syl	chick
	pron	<Cik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a girl or young woman, esp. an attractive one.
chick	3.
	syl	chick
	pron	<Cik>
	pos	n.
	def	a young child: used as a term of endearment.
chickabiddy	ety	C18: from #7chick +#7biddy %1
chickabiddies	infl
	head	chickabiddy
	syl	chick:a+bid+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chickabiddy	0.
	syl	chick:a+bid+dy
	pron	<1Cik*2bidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a term of endearment, esp. for a child.
chickadee	ety	C19: imitative of its note
chickadee	0.
	syl	chick:a+dee
	pron	<1Cik*2dE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small North American songbirds of the genus such as ({black-capped chickadee}) , typically having grey-and-black plumage: family (titmice).
chickaree	0.
	syl	chick:a+ree
	pron	<1Cik*2rE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {American red squirrel} (see { {squirrel} (sense 1)).}
Chickasaws	infl
	head	Chickasaw
	or	Chickasaw
	syl	Chick:a+saws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chickasaw	infl
	or	Chickasaws
	syl	Chick:a+saw
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chickasaw	1.
	syl	Chick:a+saw
	pron	<1Cik*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of N Mississippi.
Chickasaw	2.
	syl	Chick:a+saw
	pron	<1Cik*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Muskhogean family.
chicken	ety	Old English ciecen; related to Old Norse kj*_uklingr gosling, Middle Low German k*"uken chicken
chicken	1.
	syl	chick+en
	pron	<1Cikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic fowl bred for its flesh or eggs.
chicken	2.
	syl	chick+en
	pron	<1Cikin>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of such a bird used for food.
chicken	3.
	syl	chick+en
	pron	<1Cikin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds, such as a prairie chicken.
chicken	4.
	syl	chick+en
	pron	<1Cikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cowardly person.
chicken	5.
	syl	chick+en
	pron	<1Cikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a young inexperienced person.
count one's chickens before they are hatched	6.
	head	chicken
	syl	count one's chickens before they are hatched.
	def	to be over-optimistic in acting on expectations which are not yet fulfilled. {~}
chicken	7.
	syl	chick+en
	pron	<1Cikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	easily scared; cowardly; timid.
chicken breast	0.
	syl	chick+en breast
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {pigeon breast}.
chicken-breasted	sub
	head	chicken breast
	syl	chick:en-1breast:ed
	pos	adj.
chicken breast	0.
	syl	chick+en breast
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {pigeon breast}.
chicken-breasted	sub
	head	chicken breast
	syl	chick:en-1breast:ed
	pos	adj.
chicken feed	0.
	syl	chick+en feed
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a trifling amount of money.
chicken-livered	alt
	head	chicken-hearted
	or	chicken-hearted
	syl	chick:en-liv:ered
	pos	adj.
chicken-hearted	0.
	or	chicken-livered
	syl	chick:en-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	easily fright?!ened; cowardly.
chicken-heartedly	sub
	head	chicken-hearted
	syl	chick:en-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
chicken-heartedness	sub
	head	chicken-hearted
	syl	chick:en-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
chicken louse	0.
	syl	chick+en louse
	pos	n.
	def	a louse, (or a parasite of poultry: order (bird lice).
chicken out	0.
	syl	chick+en out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to do something through fear or lack of conviction.
chickenpox	0.
	syl	chick:en+pox
	pron	<1Cikin2poks>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly communicable viral disease most commonly affecting children, characterized by slight fever and the eruption of a rash.
chicken wire	0.
	syl	chick+en wire
	pos	n.
	def	wire netting with a hexagonal mesh.
chickpea	ety	C16 ciche peasen, from ciche (from French chiche, from Latin cicer chickpea)+ peasen; see #7pea 
chickpea	1.
	syl	chick+pea
	pron	<1Cik2pE>
	pos	n.
	def	a bushy leguminous plant, cultivated for its edible pealike seeds in the Mediterranean region, central Asia, and Africa.
chickpea	2.
	syl	chick+pea
	pron	<1Cik2pE>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant.
chickpea	xref
	syl	chick+pea
	pron	<1Cik2pE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {garbanzo}.
chickweed	1.
	syl	chick+weed
	pron	<1Cik2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various caryophyllaceous plants of the genus esp. a common garden weed with small white flowers.
mouse-ear chickweed	2.
	head	chickweed
	syl	mouse-ear chickweed.
	def	any of various similar and related plants of the genus
Chiclayo	0.
	syl	Chi+cla+yo
	pron	Spanish <Ci1klajo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Peru. Pop.: 187809 (1972).
chicle	ety	from Spanish, from Nahuatl chictli 
chicle	0.
	syl	chic+le
	pron	<1CikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a gumlike substance obtained from the sapodilla; the main ingredient of chewing gum. Also called: {chicle gum}.
chicos	infl
	head	chico
	syl	chi+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chico	0.
	syl	chi+co
	pron	<1CEk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{greasewood} (sense 1)}.
chicory	ety	C15: from Old French chicor*'ee, from Latin cichorium, from Greek kikh*_orion 
chicories	infl
	head	chicory
	syl	chic:o+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chicory	1.
	syl	chic:o+ry
	pron	<1Cik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {succory}. a blue-flowered plant, cultivated for its leaves, which are used in salads, and for its roots: family (composites).
chicory	2.
	syl	chic:o+ry
	pron	<1Cik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, roasted, dried, and used as a coffee substitute.
chicory	xref
	syl	chic:o+ry
	pron	<1Cik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {endive}.
chide	ety	Old English c*_idan 
chides	infl
	head	chide
	syl	chides
	pos	vb.
chiding	infl
	head	chide
	or	chid chided
	syl	chid+ing
	pos	vb.
chided	infl
	head	chide
	or	chid
	syl	chid+ed
	pos	vb.
chid chided	infl
	head	chide
	or	chiding
	syl	chid; chid+ed
	pos	vb.
chid	infl
	head	chide
	or	chidden
	syl	chid
	pos	vb.
chidden	infl
	head	chide
	or	chid
	syl	chid+den.
	pos	vb.
chide	1.
	syl	chide
	pron	<CId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rebuke or scold.
chide	2.
	syl	chide
	pron	<CId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to goad into action.
chider	sub
	head	chide
	syl	chid+er
	pos	n.
chidingly	sub
	head	chide
	syl	chid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
chief	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin caput head
chief	1.
	syl	chief
	pron	<CEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the head, leader, or most important individual in a group or body of people.
chief	2.
	syl	chief
	pron	<CEf>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{chieftain} (sense 1)}.
chief	3.
	syl	chief
	pron	<CEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the upper third of a shield.
chief	4.a.
	syl	chief
	pron	<CEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	most important; principal.
chief	4.b.
	syl	chief
	pron	<CEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	highest in rank or authority.
in chief	5.
	head	chief
	syl	in chief.
	def	primarily; especially.
chief	6.
	syl	chief
	pron	<CEf>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	principally.
Chief Education Officer	0.
	syl	Chief Ed:u+ca+tion Of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for {{director} (sense 3)}.
chief justice	1.
	syl	chief jus+tice
	pos	n.
	usage	in any of several Commonwealth countries
	def	the judge presiding over a supreme court.
chief justice	2.
	syl	chief jus+tice
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the presiding judge of a court composed of a number of members.
chief justice	xref
	syl	chief jus+tice
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Lord Chief Justice}.
chief justiceship	sub
	head	chief justice
	syl	chief jus+tice+ship
	pos	n.
chiefly	1.
	syl	chief+ly
	pron	<1CEfli>
	pos	adv.
	def	especially or essentially; above all.
chiefly	2.
	syl	chief+ly
	pron	<1CEfli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in general; mainly; mostly.
chiefly	3.
	syl	chief+ly
	pron	<1CEfli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a chief or chieftain.
Chief of Staff	1.
	syl	Chief of Staff
	pos	n.
	def	the senior staff officer under the commander of a major military formation or organization.
Chief of Staff	2.
	syl	Chief of Staff
	pos	n.
	def	the senior officer of each service of the armed forces.
chief petty officer	0.
	syl	chief pet+ty of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	the senior naval rank for personnel without commissioned or warrant rank.
Chief Rabbi	0.
	syl	Chief Rab+bi
	pos	n.
	def	the chief religious minister of a national Jewish community.
chieftain	ety	C14: from Old French chevetaine, from Late Latin capit*_aneus commander; see #7captain 
chieftain	1.
	syl	chief+tain
	pron	<1CEft*n>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the head or leader of a tribe or clan.
chieftain	2.
	syl	chief+tain
	pron	<1CEft*n>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief of a group of people.
chieftaincy	sub
	head	chieftain
	or	chieftainship
	syl	chief+tain+cy
	pos	n.
chieftainship	sub
	head	chieftain
	or	chieftaincy
	syl	chief+tain+2ship
	pos	n.
chiffchaff	0.
	syl	chiff+chaff
	pron	<1Cif2C@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European warbler, with a yellowish-brown plumage.
chiffon	ety	C18: from French, from chiffe rag; probably related to #7chip 
chiffon	1.
	syl	chif+fon
	pron	<Si1fon>, <1Sifon>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine transparent or almost transparent plain-weave fabric of silk, nylon, etc.
chiffon	2.
	syl	chif+fon
	pron	<Si1fon>, <1Sifon>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	feminine finery.
chiffon	3.
	syl	chif+fon
	pron	<Si1fon>, <1Sifon>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of chiffon.
chiffon	4.
	syl	chif+fon
	pron	<Si1fon>, <1Sifon>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of souffl*'es, pies, cakes, etc.
	def	having a very light fluffy texture.
chiffonier	ety	C19: from French, from chiffon rag; see #7chiffon 
chiffonnier	alt
	head	chiffonier
	or	chiffonier
	syl	chif+fon+nier
	pron	<2Sif*1ni*>
	pos	n.
chiffonier	1.
	or	chiffonnier
	syl	chif+fo+nier
	pron	<2Sif*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall, elegant chest of drawers, originally intended for holding needlework.
chiffonier	2.
	or	chiffonnier
	syl	chif+fo+nier
	pron	<2Sif*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide low open-fronted cabinet, sometimes fitted with two grille doors and shelves.
Joseph Benedict	infl
	head	Chifley
	syl	Jo:seph Ben:e:dict.
	pos	n.
Chifley	0.
	syl	Chif:ley
	pron	<1Cifli>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1951, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1945-49).
chigetai	ety	from Mongolian tchikhitei long-eared, from tchikhi ear
chigetai	0.
	syl	chig+e:tai
	pron	<2Cigi1tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the Asiatic wild ass, of Mongolia. Also spelled: {dziggetai}.
chigger	1.
	syl	chig+ger
	pron	<1Cig*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chigoe, redbug}. the parasitic larva of any of various free-living mites of the family which causes intense itching of human skin.
chigger	2.
	syl	chig+ger
	pron	<1Cig*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {{chigoe} (sense 1)}.
chignon	ety	C18: from French, from Old French chaignon link, from chaine #7chain ; influenced also by Old French tignon coil of hair, from tigne, moth, from Latin tinea moth
chignon	0.
	syl	chi+gnon
	pron	<1SEnjon>, French <Si1$j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of long hair in a roll or knot at the back of the head.
chignoned	sub
	head	chignon
	syl	chi+gnoned
	pos	adj.
chigoe	ety	C17: from Carib chigo 
chigoe	1.
	syl	chig:oe
	pron	<1Cig*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chigger, jigger, sand flea}. a tropical flea, the female of which lives on or burrows into the skin of its host, which includes man.
chigoe	2.
	syl	chig:oe
	pron	<1Cig*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {chigger} (sense 1)}.
Chigwell	0.
	syl	Chig+well
	pron	<1Cigw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in W Essex. Pop.: 53620 (1971).
Gulf of	infl
	head	Chihli
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Chihli	0.
	syl	Chih+li
	pron	<1CElE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Po Hai}.
Chihuahua	1.
	syl	Chi+hua+hua
	pron	<Ci1wa:wa:>, <-w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N Mexico: mostly high plateau; important mineral resources, with many silver mines. Capital: Chihuahua. Pop.: 1612525 (1970). Area: 247087 sq. km (153194 sq. miles).
Chihuahua	2.
	syl	Chi+hua+hua
	pron	<Ci1wa:wa:>, <-w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Mexico, capital of Chihuahua state. Pop.: 346003 (1975 est.).
Chihuahua	3.
	syl	Chi+hua+hua
	pron	<Ci1wa:wa:>, <-w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of tiny dog originally from Mexico, having short hair and protruding eyes.
chilblain	ety	C16: from #7chill (n.)+#7blain 
chilblain	0.
	syl	chil+blain
	pron	<1Cil2blAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol. (usually pl.
	def	an inflammation of the fingers, toes, or ears, caused by prolonged exposure to moisture and cold.
chilblained	sub
	head	chilblain
	syl	chil+2blained
	pos	adj.
child	ety	Old English cild; related to Gothic kilthei womb, Sanskrit jathara belly, jartu womb
children	infl
	head	child
	syl	chil+dren.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
child	1.a.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy or girl between birth and puberty.
child	1.b.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	child labour.
child	2.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a baby or infant.
child	3.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	an unborn baby.
with child	4.
	head	child
	syl	with child.
	def	another term for {pregnant}.
child	5.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a human offspring; a son or daughter. Related adj.: {filial}.
child	6.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a childish or immature person.
child	7.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a family or tribe; descendant.
	exam	1	a child of Israel.
child	8.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as the product of an influence or environment.
	exam	1	a child of nature.
child	9.
	syl	child
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Midland and western Brit. dialect.
	def	a female infant.
childless	sub
	head	child
	syl	child+less
	pos	adj.
childlessness	sub
	head	child
	syl	child+less+ness
	pos	n.
childly	sub
	head	child
	syl	child+ly
	pos	adj.
child-bearing	0.a.
	syl	child-bear:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of carrying and giving birth to a child.
child-bearing	0.b.
	syl	child-bear:ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	of childbearing age.
childbed	0.a.
	syl	child+bed
	pron	<1CIld2bed>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by in
	def	the condition of giving birth to a child.
childbed	0.b.
	syl	child+bed
	pron	<1CIld2bed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	childbed fever.
child benefit	0.
	syl	child ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a regular government payment to the parents of children up to a certain age. Austral. equivalent: {child endowment}.
childbirth	0.
	syl	child+birth
	pron	<1CIld2bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving birth to a child.
child care	0.
	syl	child care
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	care provided for children without homes (or with a seriously disturbed home life) by a local authority.
childe	ety	C13: variant of #7child 
childe	0.
	syl	childe
	pron	<CIld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a young man of noble birth.
childermas	ety	Old English cylda-m@asse, from cidra, genitive plural of #7child,+ m@asse M#7ass 
childermas	0.
	syl	chil+der+mas
	pron	<1Cild*2m@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	Holy Innocents Day, Dec. 28.
child guidance	0.
	syl	child guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the counselling of emotionally disturbed children.
childhood	0.
	syl	child+hood
	pron	<1CIldhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a child; the period of life before puberty.
childish	1.
	syl	child+ish
	pron	<1CIldiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the manner of, belonging to, or suitable to a child.
childish	2.
	syl	child+ish
	pron	<1CIldiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish or petty; puerile.
	exam	1	childish fears.
childishly	sub
	head	childish
	syl	child+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
childishness	sub
	head	childish
	syl	child+ish+ness
	pos	n.
child labour	0.
	syl	child la+bour
	pos	n.
	def	the full-time employment of children below a minimum age laid down by statute.
childlike	0.
	syl	child+like
	pron	<1CIld2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or befitting a child, as in being innocent, trustful, etc. Compare {{childish} (sense 2)}.
child minder	0.
	syl	child mind+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks after children, esp. those whose parents are working.
children	0.
	syl	chil+dren
	pron	<1Cildr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {child}.
child's play	0.
	syl	child's play
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that is easy to do.
chile	0.
	syl	chil:e
	pron	<1Cili>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chilli}.
Chile	0.
	syl	Chil:e
	pron	<1Cili>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in South America, on the Pacific, with a total length of about 4090 km (2650 miles) and an average width of only 177 km (110 miles): gained independ?!ence from Spain in 1818; the government of President Allende (elected 1970) attempted the implementation of Marxist policies within a democratic system until overthrown by a military coup (1973). Chile consists chiefly of the Andes in the east, the Atacama Desert in the north, a central fertile region, and a huge S region of almost uninhabitable mountains, glaciers, fjords, and islands; an important producer of copper, iron ore, nitrates, etc. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Santiago. Pop.: 10076000 (1974 est.). Area: 756945 sq. km (292256 sq. miles).
Chilean	sub
	head	Chile
	syl	Chil+e:an
	pos	adj. n.
Chile pine	0.
	syl	Chil:e pine
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {monkey puzzle}.
nitre	alt
	head	Chile saltpetre
	or	Chile saltpetre
	syl	ni+tre
	pos	n.
Chile saltpetre	0.
	or	nitre
	syl	Chil:e salt+pe+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a naturally occurring form of sodium nitrate: a soluble white or colourless mineral occurring in arid regions, esp. in Chile and Peru. Also called: {soda nitre}.
chiliad	ety	C16: from Greek khilias, from khilioi a thousand
chiliad	1.
	syl	chil:i+ad
	pron	<1kili2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of one thousand.
chiliad	2.
	syl	chil:i+ad
	pron	<1kili2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand years.
chiliadal	sub
	head	chiliad
	or	chiliadic
	syl	chil:i+1ad+al
	pos	adj.
chiliadic	sub
	head	chiliad
	or	chiliadal
	syl	chil:i+1ad+ic
	pos	adj.
chiliasm	ety	C17: from Greek khiliasmos, from khilioi a thousand
chiliasm	0.
	syl	chil:i+asm
	pron	<1kili2@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian theol.
	def	another term for {millenarianism} or the {millennium}.
chiliast	sub
	head	chiliasm
	syl	chil:i+2ast
	pos	n.
chiliastic	sub
	head	chiliasm
	syl	chil:i+1as+tic
	pos	adj.
Chilkoot Pass	0.
	syl	Chil+koot Pass
	pron	<1Cilku:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain pass in North America between SE Alaska and NW British Columbia, over the Coast Range.
chill	ety	Old English ciele; related to calan to #7cool, Latin gelidus icy
chill	1.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate coldness.
chill	2.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensation of coldness resulting from a cold or damp environment, or from a sudden emotional reaction.
chill	3.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a feverish cold.
chill	4.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a check on enthusiasm or joy.
chill	5.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal plate placed in a sand mould to accelerate cooling and control local grain growth.
chill	6.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{bloom} (sense 8)}.
chill	7.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {chilly}.
chill	8.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or become cold.
chill	9.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cool or freeze (food, drinks, etc.).
chill	10.a.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to depress (enthusiasm, etc.).
chill	10.b.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discourage.
chill	11.
	syl	chill
	pron	<Cil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cool (a casting or metal object) rapidly in order to prevent the formation of large grains in the metal.
chiller	sub
	head	chill
	syl	chill+er
	pos	n.
chillingly	sub
	head	chill
	syl	chill+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
chillness	sub
	head	chill
	syl	chill+ness
	pos	n.
Chill'an	0.
	syl	Chi+ll*'an
	pron	Spanish <Ci1jan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Chile. Pop.: 102210 (1975 est.).
chilli	ety	C17: from Spanish chile, from Nahuatl chilli 
chillies	infl
	head	chilli
	syl	chil+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chilli	0.
	syl	chil+li
	pron	<1Cili>
	pos	n.
	def	the small red hot-tasting pod of a type of capsicum used for flavouring sauces, pickles, etc.
chilli con carne	ety	from Spanish chile con carne chilli with meat
chilli con carne	0.
	syl	chil+li con car+ne
	pron	<1Cili> <kon> <1ka:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly seasoned Mexican dish of meat, onions, beans, and chilli powder.
chilli powder	0.
	syl	chil+li pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	ground chilli blended with other spices.
chilli sauce	0.
	syl	chil+li sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a highly seasoned sauce made of tomatoes cooked with chilli and other spices and seasonings.
Chillon	0.
	syl	Chil+lon
	pron	<Si1lon>, French <Si1j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a castle in W Switzerland, in Vaud at the E end of Lake Geneva.
chillum	ety	C18: from Hindi cilam, from Persian chilam 
chillum	0.
	syl	chil+lum
	pron	<1Cil*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pipe, usually of clay, used esp. for smoking cannabis.
chillier	infl
	head	chilly
	syl	chil+li+er
	pos	adj.
chilliest	infl
	head	chilly
	syl	chil+li+est.
	pos	adj.
chilly	1.
	syl	chil+ly
	pron	<1Cili>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or feeling cool or moderately cold.
chilly	2.
	syl	chil+ly
	pron	<1Cili>
	pos	adj.
	def	without warmth; unfriendly.
chilly	3.
	syl	chil+ly
	pron	<1Cili>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	sensitive to cold.
chilliness	sub
	head	chilly
	syl	chil+li+ness
	pos	n.
chilopod	ety	C19: from New Latin Chilopoda, from Greek kheilos lip+ pous foot; referring to the modification of the first pair of legs into jawlike claws
chilopod	0.
	syl	chi+lo+pod
	pron	<1kIl*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any arthropod of the class which includes the centipedes. See also {myriapod}.
chilopodan	sub
	head	chilopod
	syl	chi+lop:o+dan
	pron	<kI1lop*dN>
	pos	n. adj.
chilopodous	sub
	head	chilopod
	syl	chi+1lop:o+dous
	pos	adj.
Chilpancingo	0.
	syl	Chil+pan+cin+go
	pron	Spanish <2Cilpan1siGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Mexico, capital of Guerrero state, in the Sierra Madre del Sur. Pop.: 56904 (1970).
Chiltern Hills	0.
	syl	Chil+tern Hills
	pron	<1Cilt*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of low chalk hills in SE England extending northwards from the Thames valley. Highest point: 255 m (852 ft.).
Chiltern Hundreds	0.
	syl	Chil+tern Hun+dreds
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {Stewardship of the Chiltern Hundreds}; a nominal office that an MP applies for in order to resign his seat.
Chi-lung	alt
	head	Chilung
	or	Chilung
	syl	Chi-lung
	pron	<1CE1luG>
	pos	n.
Chilung	0.
	or	Chi-lung
	syl	Chi+lung
	pron	<1CE1luG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Taiwan: fishing and industrial centre. Pop.: 317780 (1969 est.). Also called: {Keelung, Kilung}.
chimaera	1.
	syl	chi+mae:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
	def	any tapering smooth-skinned cartilaginous deep-sea fish of the subclass (or esp. any of the genus They have a skull in which the upper jaw is fused to the cranium. See also {{rabbitfish} (sense 1)}.
chimaera	2.
	syl	chi+mae:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a variant spelling of {{chimera} (sense 1)}.
chimb	0.
	syl	chimb
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chime%2}.
Chimborazo	0.
	syl	Chim+bo+ra+zo
	pron	<2Cimb*1ra:z*u>, <-1rA->, Spanish <2Cimbo1ra$To>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in central Ecuador, in the Andes: the highest peak in Ecuador. Height: 6267 m (20681 ft.).
Chimbote	0.
	syl	Chim+bo+te
	pron	Spanish <Cim1botA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N central Peru: contains Peru's first steelworks (1958), using hydroelectric power from the Santa River. Pop.: 159045 (1972).
chime	ety	C13: probably shortened from earlier chymbe bell, ultimately from Latin cymbalum #7cymbal 
chime	H1.1.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual bell or the sound it makes when struck.
chime	H1.2.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the machinery employed to sound a bell in this way.
chime	H1.3.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bell}. a percussion instrument consisting of a set of vertical metal tubes of graduated length, suspended in a frame and struck with a hammer.
chime	H1.4.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a harmonious or ringing sound.
	exam	1	the chimes of children's laughter.
chime	H1.5.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement; concord.
chime	H1.6.a.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound (a bell) or (of a bell) to be sounded by a clapper or hammer.
chime	H1.6.b.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (music or sounds) by chiming.
chime	H1.7.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or show (time or the hours) by chiming.
chime	H1.8.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon, announce, or welcome by ringing bells.
chime	H1.9.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to agree or harmonize.
chime	H1.10.
	syl	chime
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or recite in a musical or rhythmic manner.
chimer	sub
	head	chime
	syl	chim+er
	pos	n.
chime 	ety	Old English cimb-; related to Middle Low German kimme outer edge, Swedish kimb 
chimb	infl
	head	chime 
	or	chine
	syl	chimb
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
chine	infl
	head	chime 
	or	chimb
	syl	chine
	pos	n.
chime 	H2.0.
	syl	chime 
	pron	<CIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the projecting edge or rim of a cask or barrel.
chime in	1.
	syl	chime in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to join in or interrupt (a conversation), esp. repeatedly and unwelcomely.
chime in	2.
	syl	chime in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to voice agreement.
chimera	ety	C16: from Latin chimaera, from Greek khimaira she-goat, from khimaros he-goat
chimaera	alt
	head	chimera
	or	chimera
	syl	chi+mae:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
chimera	1.
	or	chimaera
	syl	chi+me:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a fire-breathing monster with the head of a lion, body of a goat, and tail of a serpent.
chimera	2.
	or	chimaera
	syl	chi+me:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
	def	a fabulous beast made up of parts taken from various animals.
chimera	3.
	or	chimaera
	syl	chi+me:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
	def	a grotesque product of the imagination.
chimera	4.
	or	chimaera
	syl	chi+me:ra
	pron	<kI1mi*r*>, <ki->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an organism, esp. a cultivated plant, consisting of at least two genetically different kinds of tissue as a result of mutation, grafting, etc.
chimere	ety	C14: perhaps from Medieval Latin chim*_era (see #7chimera) and related to Spanish zamarra sheepskin coat
chimer	infl
	head	chimere
	or	chimar
	syl	chim+er
	pron	<1Cim*>, <1Sim->
	pos	n.
chimar	infl
	head	chimere
	or	chimer
	syl	chim+ar
	pron	<1Cim*>, <1Sim->
	pos	n.
chimere	0.
	syl	chi+mere
	pron	<Ci1mi*>, <Si->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anglican Church.
	def	a sleeveless red or black gown, part of a bishop's formal dress though not a vestment.
chimeric	alt
	head	chimerical
	or	chimerical
	syl	chi+mer+ic
	pos	adj.
chimerical	1.
	or	chimeric
	syl	chi+mer:i+cal
	pron	<kI1merikL>, <ki->
	pos	adj.
	def	wildly fanciful; imaginary.
chimerical	2.
	or	chimeric
	syl	chi+mer:i+cal
	pron	<kI1merikL>, <ki->
	pos	adj.
	def	given to or indulging in fantasies.
chimerically	sub
	head	chimerical
	syl	chi+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chimericalness	sub
	head	chimerical
	syl	chi+1mer:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
Chimkent	0.
	syl	Chim+kent
	pron	<Cim1kent>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Kazakh SSR. Pop.: 288000 (1975 est.).
chimney	ety	C14: from Old French chemin*'ee, from Late Latin cam*_in*_ata, from Latin cam*_inus furnace, from Greek kaminos fireplace, oven
chimney	1.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical structure of brick, masonry, or steel that carries smoke or steam away from a fire, engine, etc.
chimney	2.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{flue%1} (sense 1)}.
chimney	3.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {chimney stack}.
chimney	4.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	an open-ended glass tube fitting around the flame of an oil or gas lamp in order to exclude draughts.
chimney	5.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fireplace, esp. an old and large one.
chimney	6.a.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a mineral deposit that consists of the most valuable ore.
chimney	6.b.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	the vent of a volcano.
chimney	7.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a fissure large enough for a person's body to enter.
chimney	8.
	syl	chim+ney
	pron	<1Cimni>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a chimney in shape or function.
chimney breast	0.
	syl	chim+ney breast
	pos	n.
	def	the wall or walls that surround the base of a chimney or fireplace.
chimney corner	0.
	syl	chim+ney cor+ner
	pos	n.
	def	a recess that contains a seat in a large open fireplace; inglenook.
chimneypiece	0.
	syl	chim:ney+piece
	pron	<1Cimni2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. Brit.) for {{mantelpiece} (sense 1)}.
chimneypot	0.
	syl	chim:ney+pot
	pron	<1Cimni2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pipe on the top of a chimney, which increases the draught and directs the smoke upwards.
chimney stack	0.
	syl	chim+ney stack
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a chimney that rises above the roof of a building.
chimney swallow	1.
	syl	chim+ney swal+low
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {common swallow} (see {swallow%2) }.
chimney swallow	2.
	syl	chim+ney swal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {chimney swift}.
chimney sweeper	alt
	head	chimney sweep
	or	chimney sweep
	syl	chim+ney sweep+er
	pos	n.
chimney sweep	0.
	or	chimney sweeper
	syl	chim+ney sweep
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose job is the cleaning out of soot from chimneys.
chimney swift	0.
	syl	chim+ney swift
	pos	n.
	def	a North American swift, that nests in chimneys and similar hollows.
chimp	0.
	syl	chimp
	pron	<Cimp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {chimpanzee}.
chimpanzee	ety	C18: from Kongo dialect
chimpanzee	0.
	syl	chim+pan+zee
	pron	<2Cimp@n1zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a gregarious and intelligent anthropoid ape, inhabiting forests in central W Africa.
chin	ety	Old English cinn; related to Old Norse kinn, Old High German kinni, Latin gena cheek, Old Irish gin mouth, Sanskrit hanu 
chin	1.
	syl	chin
	pron	<Cin>
	pos	n.
	def	the protruding part of the lower jaw.
chin	2.
	syl	chin
	pron	<Cin>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the face below the lips.
keep one's chin up	3.
	head	chin
	syl	keep one's chin up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to keep cheerful under difficult circumstances. Sometimes shortened to {chin up&}!
take it on the chin	4.
	head	chin
	syl	take it on the chin.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to face squarely up to a defeat, adversity, etc.
chins	infl
	head	chin
	syl	chins
	pos	vb.
chinning	infl
	head	chin
	syl	chin+ning
	pos	vb.
chinned	infl
	head	chin
	syl	chinned.
	pos	vb.
chin	5.
	syl	chin
	pron	<Cin>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	to raise one's chin to (a horizontal bar, etc.) when hanging by the arms.
Chin	1.
	syl	Chin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	China.
Chin	2.
	syl	Chin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Chinese.
china	ety	C16 chiny, from Persian ch*_in*_i 
china	H1.1.
	syl	chi+na
	pron	<1CIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	ceramic ware of a type originally from China.
china	H1.2.
	syl	chi+na
	pron	<1CIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any porcelain or similar ware.
china	H1.3.
	syl	chi+na
	pron	<1CIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	cups, saucers, etc., collectively.
china	H1.4.
	syl	chi+na
	pron	<1CIn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of china.
china	ety	C19: originally Cockney rhyming slang: china plate, mate 
china	H2.0.
	syl	chi+na
	pron	<1CIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	mate; pal (esp. in the phrase {my old china) }.
People's Republic of	1.
	head	China
	syl	Peo+ple's Re+pub+lic of.
	def	Also called: {Communist China, Red China}. a republic in E Asia: the third largest and the most populous country in the world; the oldest continuing civilization (beginning over 2000 years #7b.c.) ; republic established in 1911 after the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty by Sun Yat-sen; People's Republic formed in 1949; contains vast deserts, steppes, great mountain ranges (Himalayas, Kunlun, Tien Shan, and Nan Shan), a central rugged plateau, and intensively cultivated E plains. Language: Chinese in various dialects, the chief of which is Mandarin. Currency: yuan. Capital: Peking. Pop.: 824961000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 9560990 sq. km (3691502 sq. miles).
Republic of	2.
	head	China
	syl	Re+pub+lic of.
	def	Also called: {Nationalist China, Taiwan}. a republic in E Asia occupying the island of Taiwan, 13 nearby islands, and 64 islands of the Penghu (Pescadores) group: established in 1949 by the Nationalist government of China under Chiang Kai-shek after its expulsion by the Communists from the mainland; under U.S. protection since 1954. Language: Mandarin Chinese. Religion: predominantly Buddhist and Taoist. Currency: New Taiwan dollar. Capital: Taipei. Pop.: 14035000 (1970 UN est.). Area: 35981 sq. km (13892 sq. miles). Former name: {Formosa}.
China	xref
	syl	Chi+na
	pron	<1CIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {Sinitic}.
China aster	0.
	syl	Chi+na as+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese plant, widely cultivated for its aster-like flowers: family (composites).
china bark	0.
	syl	chi+na bark
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cinchona} (sense 2)}.
chinaberries	infl
	head	chinaberry
	syl	chi:na+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chinaberry	1.
	syl	chi:na+ber:ry
	pron	<1CIn*b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {China tree, azedarach}. a spreading Asian meliaceous tree, widely grown in the U.S. for its ornamental white or purple flowers and beadlike yellow fruits.
chinaberry	2.
	syl	chi:na+ber:ry
	pron	<1CIn*b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {soapberry}.
chinaberry	3.
	syl	chi:na+ber:ry
	pron	<1CIn*b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees.
stone	alt
	head	china clay
	or	china clay
	syl	stone
	pos	n.
china clay	0.
	or	stone
	syl	chi+na clay
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kaolin}.
Chinagraph	0.a.
	syl	Chi:na+graph
	pron	<1CIn*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a coloured pencil used for writing on china, glass, etc.
Chinagraph	0.b.
	syl	Chi:na+graph
	pron	<1CIn*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a Chinagraph pencil.
Chinamen	infl
	head	Chinaman
	syl	Chi:na+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chinaman	1.
	syl	Chi:na+man
	pron	<1CIn*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of China.
Chinaman	2.
	syl	Chi:na+man
	pron	<1CIn*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a ball bowled by a left-handed bowler to a right-handed batsman that spins from off to leg.
Chinan	0.
	syl	Chi+nan
	pron	<1CE1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tsinan}.
China rose	1.
	syl	Chi+na rose
	pos	n.
	def	a rosaceous shrub, (or with red, pink, or white fragrant flowers: the ancestor of many cultivated roses.
China rose	2.
	syl	Chi+na rose
	pos	n.
	def	a related dwarf plant, having crimson flowers.
China rose	3.
	syl	Chi+na rose
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hibiscus}.
China Sea	0.
	syl	Chi+na Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Pacific Ocean off the coast of China: divided by Taiwan into the East China Sea in the north and the South China Sea in the south.
Chinatown	0.
	syl	Chi:na+town
	pron	<1CIn*2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarter of any city or town outside China with a predominantly Chinese population.
China tree	0.
	syl	Chi+na tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{chinaberry} (sense 1)}.
chinaware	1.
	syl	chi:na+ware
	pron	<1CIn*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	articles made of china, esp. those made for domestic use.
chinaware	2.
	syl	chi:na+ware
	pron	<1CIn*2we*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of china.
chincapin	0.
	syl	chin+ca+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chinquapin}.
chinch	ety	C17: from Spanish chinche, from Latin c*_imex bug
chinch	0.
	syl	chinch
	pron	<CinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	another name for a {bedbug}.
chinch bug	1.
	syl	chinch bug
	pos	n.
	def	a black-and-white tropical American heteropterous insect, that is very destructive to grasses and cereals in the U.S.: family
chinch bug	2.
	syl	chinch bug
	pos	n.
	def	a related and similar European insect,
chincherinchee	ety	of unknown origin
chincherinchee	0.
	syl	chin+che+rin+chee
	pron	<2CinC*rin1CE>, <-1rinCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a bulbous South African liliaceous plant, having long spikes of white or yellow long-lasting flowers.
chinchilla	ety	C17: from Spanish, perhaps from Aymara
chinchilla	1.
	syl	chin+chil+la
	pron	<Cin1Cil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gregarious hystricomorph rodent, inhabiting mountainous regions of South America: family It has a stocky body and is bred in captivity for its soft silvery grey fur.
chinchilla	2.
	syl	chin+chil+la
	pron	<Cin1Cil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the highly valued fur of this animal.
mountain chinchilla	3.
	head	chinchilla
	syl	mountain chinchilla.
	def	Also called: {mountain viscacha}. any of several long-tailed rodents of the genus having coarse poor quality fur.
chinchilla	4.
	syl	chin+chil+la
	pron	<Cin1Cil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick napped woollen cloth used for coats.
chin-chin	ety	C18: from Chinese (Peking) ch'ing-ch'ing, please-please
chin-chin	0.
	syl	chin-chin
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a greeting, farewell, or toast.
Chinchow	alt
	head	Chin-Chou
	or	Chin-Chou
	syl	Chin+chow
	pron	<1Cin1Cau>
	pos	n.
Chin-Chou	0.
	or	Chinchow
	syl	Chin-Chou
	pron	<1Cin1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in SW Liaoning province. Pop.: 352200 (1953). Former name (1913-47): {Chin-hsien}.
chin cough	ety	C16: changed (through influence from #7chine and #7chin) from earlier chink-cough, from #7chink %2#7+cough 
chin cough	0.
	syl	chin cough
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {whooping cough}.
Chindit	ety	C20: from Burmese chinth*'e a fabulous lion; adoption of title perhaps influenced by C#7hindwin 
Chindit	0.
	syl	Chin+dit
	pron	<1Cindit>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Allied forces fighting against the Japanese in Burma (1943-45).
Chindwin	0.
	syl	Chin+dwin
	pron	<1Cin1dwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Burma, rising in the Kum*^on Range and flowing northwest then south to the Irrawaddy, of which it is the main tributary. Length: about 966 km (600 miles).
chine	ety	C14: from Old French eschine, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German scina needle, shinbone; see #7shin 
chine	H1.1.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the backbone.
chine	H1.2.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the backbone of an animal with adjoining meat, cut for cooking.
chine	H1.3.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge or crest of land.
chine	H1.4.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some boats
	def	a corner-like intersection where the bottom meets the side.
chine	H1.5.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (meat) along or across the backbone.
chine	H2.0.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {chime%2}.
chine	ety	Old English c*_inan to crack
chine	H3.0.
	syl	chine
	pron	<CIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern Brit. dialect.
	def	a deep fissure in the wall of a cliff.
chin'e	ety	C19: from French chiner to make in the Chinese fashion, from Chine China
chin'e	0.
	syl	chi+n*'e
	pron	<1SEnA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	having a mottled pattern.
Chinee	0.
	syl	Chi+nee
	pron	<CI1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a Chinaman.
Chinese	1.
	syl	Chi+nese
	pron	<CI1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of China, its people, or their languages.
Chinese	infl
	syl	Chi+nese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chinese	2.
	syl	Chi+nese
	pron	<CI1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of China or a descendant of one.
Chinese	3.
	syl	Chi+nese
	pron	<CI1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the languages of China belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family, sometimes regarded as dialects of one language. They share a single writing system that is not phonetic but ideographic. A phonetic system using the Roman alphabet was officially adopted by the Chinese government in 1966. See also {Mandarin Chinese, Pekingese, Cantonese}.
Chinese block	0.
	syl	Chi+nese block
	pos	n.
	def	a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow wooden block played with a drumstick.
Chinese cabbage	1.
	syl	Chi+nese cab+bage
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pe-tsai cabbage}. a Chinese plant, that is related to the cabbage and has crisp edible leaves growing in a loose cylin?!drical head.
Chinese cabbage	2.
	syl	Chi+nese cab+bage
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pak-choi cabbage}. a similar and related plant,
Chinese chequers	0.
	syl	Chi+nese cheq+uers
	pos	n.
	def	a board game played with marbles or pegs.
Chinese Chippendale	0.a.
	syl	Chi+nese Chip+pen+dale
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of Chippendale style in which Chinese styles and motifs are used.
Chinese Chippendale	0.b.
	syl	Chi+nese Chip+pen+dale
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Chinese Chippendale cabinet.
Chinese copy	0.
	syl	Chi+nese cop:y
	pos	n.
	def	an exact copy of an original.
Chinese eddo	0.
	syl	Chi+nese ed:do
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {taro}.
Chinese Empire	0.
	syl	Chi+nese Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	China as ruled by the emperors until the establishment of the republic in 1911-12.
Chinese lantern	1.
	syl	Chi+nese lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	a collapsible lantern made of thin coloured paper.
Chinese lantern	2.
	syl	Chi+nese lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian solanaceous plant, cultivated for its attractive orange-red inflated calyx. See also {winter cherry}.
Chinese puzzle	1.
	syl	Chi+nese puz+zle
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate puzzle, esp. one consisting of boxes within boxes.
Chinese puzzle	2.
	syl	Chi+nese puz+zle
	pos	n.
	def	a complicated problem.
Chinese red	0.a.
	syl	Chi+nese red
	pos	n.
	def	a bright red colour.
Chinese red	0.b.
	syl	Chi+nese red
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Chinese-red bag.
Chinese Revolution	1.
	syl	Chi+nese Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the overthrow of the last Manchu emperor and the establishment of a republic in China (1911-1912).
Chinese Revolution	2.
	syl	Chi+nese Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the transformation of China (esp. in the 1940s and 1950s) under the Chinese Communist Party.
Chinese sacred lily	0.
	syl	Chi+nese sa+cred lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese amaryllidaceous plant, widely grown as a house plant for its fragrant yellow and white flowers. See also {{polyanthus} (sense 2)}.
Chinese Turkestan	0.
	syl	Chi+nese Tur+ke:stan
	pos	n.
	def	the E part of the central Asian region of Turkestan: corresponds generally to the present-day Sinkiang-Uighur Autonomous Region of China.
Chinese wall	0.
	syl	Chi+nese wall
	pos	n.
	def	an insurmountable obstacle.
Chinese water torture	0.
	syl	Chi+nese wa+ter tor+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a form of torture in which water is made to drip onto a victim's forehead to drive him insane.
treewax	alt
	head	Chinese wax
	or	Chinese wax
	syl	tree+wax
	pos	n.
Chinese wax	0.
	or	treewax
	syl	Chi+nese wax
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish wax secreted by an oriental scale insect, and used commercially.
Chinese white	0.
	syl	Chi+nese white
	pos	n.
	def	white zinc oxide, formerly used in paints. Also called: {zinc white}.
Chinese windlass	0.
	syl	Chi+nese wind+lass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {differential windlass}.
Chinese wood oil	0.
	syl	Chi+nese wood oil
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tung oil}.
Ch'ing	alt
	head	Ching
	or	Ching
	syl	Ch'ing
	pron	<CiG>
	pos	adj.
Ching	0.
	or	Ch'ing
	syl	Ching
	pron	<CiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the Manchu dynasty (1644-1912) of China.
Ch'ing-hai	alt
	head	Chinghai
	or	Chinghai
	syl	Ch'ing-hai
	pron	<1CiG1hI>
	pos	n.
Chinghai	0.
	or	Ch'ing-hai
	syl	Ching+hai
	pron	<1CiG1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Tsinghai}.
Ch'ing-tao	alt
	head	Chingtao
	or	Chingtao
	syl	Ch'ing-tao
	pron	<1CiG1tau>
	pos	n.
Chingtao	0.
	or	Ch'ing-tao
	syl	Ching+tao
	pron	<1CiG1tau>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Tsingtao}.
Ch'ing-yuan	0.
	syl	Ch'ing-y*"u:an
	pron	<1CiG1ju:a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tsingyuan}.
Chin Hills	0.
	syl	Chin Hills
	pron	<Cin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountainous region of W Burma: part of the Arakan Yoma system. Highest peak: Mount Victoria, 3053 m (10075 ft.).
Chin-Hsien	0.
	syl	Chin-Hsien
	pron	<1Cin1Sjen>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1913-47) of {Chin-Chou}.
chink	ety	C16: perhaps variant of earlier chine, from Old English cine crack; related to Middle Dutch kene, Danish kin 
chink	H1.1.
	syl	chink
	pron	<CiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small narrow opening, such as a fissure or crack.
chink in one's armour	2.
	head	chink
	syl	chink in one's armour.
	def	a small but fatal weakness.
chink	H1.3.
	syl	chink
	pron	<CiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to fill up or make cracks in.
chinky	sub
	head	chink
	syl	chink:y
	pos	adj.
chink	ety	C16: of imitative origin
chink	H2.1.
	syl	chink
	pron	<CiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a light ringing sound, as by the striking of glasses or coins.
chink	H2.2.
	syl	chink
	pron	<CiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sound.
Chink	ety	C20: probably from Chinese, influenced by #7chink %1 (referring to the characteristic shape of the Chinese eye)
Chink	0.
	syl	Chink
	pron	<CiGk>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a derogatory term for {Chinese}.
chinkapin	0.
	syl	chin+ka+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chinquapin}.
Cheng-chiang	alt
	head	Chinkiang
	or	Chinkiang
	syl	Cheng-chiang
	pron	<1CeG1C@G>
	pos	n.
Chinkiang	0.
	or	Cheng-chiang
	syl	Chin+kiang
	pron	<1Cin1kj@G>, <-kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in S Kiangsu at the confluence of the Yangtze River and the Grand Canal. Pop.: 201400 (1953).
chinless	0.
	syl	chin+less
	pron	<1Cinlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak or ineffectual.
chinless wonder	0.
	syl	chin+less won+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person, esp. an upper-class one, lacking strength of character.
chino	ety	C20: from American Spanish, of obscure origin
chinos	infl
	head	chino
	syl	chi+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chino	0.
	syl	chi+no
	pron	<1CEn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a durable cotton twill cloth.
Chino-	0.
	syl	Chi:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	of or relating to China. See also {Sino-}.
chinoiserie	ety	French, from chinois C#7hinese ; see -#7ery 
chinoiserie	1.
	syl	chi+noi+se:rie
	pron	<SEn2wa:z*1rE>, <-1wa:z*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of decorative or fine art based on imitations of Chinese motifs.
chinoiserie	2.
	syl	chi+noi+se:rie
	pron	<SEn2wa:z*1rE>, <-1wa:z*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or objects in this style.
chinook	ety	C19: from Salish c`inuk 
chinook	1.
	syl	chi+nook
	pron	<Ci1nu:k>, <-1nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snow eater}. a warm dry southwesterly wind blowing down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
chinook	2.
	syl	chi+nook
	pron	<Ci1nu:k>, <-1nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wet chinook}. a warm moist wind blowing onto the Washington and Oregon coasts from the sea.
Chinook	infl
	or	Chinooks
	syl	Chi+nook
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chinooks	infl
	head	Chinook
	or	Chinook
	syl	Chi+nooks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chinook	1.
	syl	Chi+nook
	pron	<Ci1nu:k>, <-1nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American Indian people of the Pacific coast near the Columbia River.
Chinook	2.
	syl	Chi+nook
	pron	<Ci1nu:k>, <-1nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinookan language of this people.
Chinookan	0.
	syl	Chi+nook+an
	pron	<Ci1nu:k*n>, <-1nuk->
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages of the northwestern U.S.
Chinook Jargon	0.
	syl	Chi+nook Jar+gon
	pos	n.
	def	a pidgin language containing elements of North American Indian languages, English, and French: formerly used among fur traders and Indians on the NW coast of North America.
Chinook salmon	0.
	syl	Chi+nook sal+mon
	pos	n.
	def	a Pacific salmon, valued as a food fish. Also called: {quinnat salmon, king salmon}.
chinquapin	ety	C17: of Algonquian origin; compare Algonquian chechinkamin chestnut
chincapin	infl
	head	chinquapin
	or	chinkapin
	syl	chin+ca+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
chinkapin	infl
	head	chinquapin
	or	chincapin
	syl	chin+ka+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
chinquapin	1.
	syl	chin+qua+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwarf chestnut tree, of the eastern U.S., yielding edible nuts.
chinquapin	2.
	syl	chin+qua+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {giant chinquapin}. a large evergreen fagaceous tree, of W North America.
chinquapin	3.
	syl	chin+qua+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of either of these trees.
chinquapin	xref
	syl	chin+qua+pin
	pron	<1CiGk*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {water chinquapin}.
chintz	ety	C17: from Hindi ch*_int, from Sanskrit citra gaily-coloured
chintz	1.
	syl	chintz
	pron	<Cints>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed, patterned cotton fabric, with glazed finish.
chintz	2.
	syl	chintz
	pron	<Cints>
	pos	n.
	def	a painted or stained Indian calico.
chintzier	infl
	head	chintzy
	syl	chintz:i+er
	pos	adj.
chintziest	infl
	head	chintzy
	syl	chintz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
chintzy	1.
	syl	chintz:y
	pron	<1Cintsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or covered with chintz.
chintzy	2.
	syl	chintz:y
	pron	<1Cintsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	typical of the decor associated with the use of chintz soft furnishings, as in a country cottage.
chinwag	0.
	syl	chin+wag
	pron	<1Cin2w@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a chat or gossipy conversation.
chionodoxa	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek khi*_on snow+ doxa glory
chionodoxa	0.
	syl	chi+on:o+dox:a
	pron	<kI2on*1doks*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the liliaceous genus of S Europe and W Asia. See {glory-of-the-snow}.
Chios	1.
	syl	Chi:os
	pron	<1kIos>, <-*us>, <1kE->
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Aegean Sea, off the coast of Turkey: belongs to Greece. Capital: Chios. Pop.: 53948 (1971). Area: 904 sq. km (353 sq. miles).
Chios	2.
	syl	Chi:os
	pron	<1kIos>, <-*us>, <1kE->
	pos	n.
	def	a port on the island of Chios: in ancient times, one of the 12 Ionian city states. Pop.: 24084 (1971). Modern Greek name: {Kh*'@ios}.
chip	ety	Old English cipp (n.), cippian (vb.), of obscure origin
chip	1.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece removed by chopping, cutting, or breaking.
chip	2.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark left after a small piece has been chopped, cut, or broken off something.
chip	3.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some games
	def	a counter used to represent money.
chip	4.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of potato fried in deep fat.
chip	5.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {crisp} (sense 10)}.
chip	6.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece or thin slice of food.
chip	7.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a shot, kick, etc., lofted into the air, esp. over an obstacle or an opposing player's head, and travelling only a short distance.
chip	8.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a tiny wafer of semi?!conductor material, such as silicon, processed to form a type of integrated circuit or component such as a transistor.
chip	9.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of wood or straw used for making woven hats, baskets, etc.
chip off the old block	10.
	head	chip
	syl	chip off the old block.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who resembles one of his or her parents in behaviour.
have a chip on one's shoulder	11.
	head	chip
	syl	have a chip on one's shoulder.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be aggressively sensitive about a particular thing or bear a grudge.
have had one's chips	12.
	head	chip
	syl	have had one's chips.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to be defeated, condemned to die, killed, etc.
when the chips are down	13.
	head	chip
	syl	when the chips are down.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at a time of crisis or testing.
chips	infl
	head	chip
	syl	chips
	pos	vb.
chipping	infl
	head	chip
	syl	chip+ping
	pos	vb.
chipped	infl
	head	chip
	syl	chipped.
	pos	vb.
chip	14.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break small pieces from or become broken off in small pieces.
	exam	1	will the paint chip??
chip	15.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break or cut into small pieces.
	exam	1	to chip ice.
chip	16.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape by chipping.
chip	17.
	syl	chip
	pron	<Cip>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to strike or kick (a ball) in a high arc.
chipper	sub
	head	chip
	syl	chip+per
	pos	n.
chip basket	1.
	syl	chip bas+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a wire basket for holding potato chips, etc., while frying in deep fat.
chip basket	2.
	syl	chip bas+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a basket made of thin strips of wood, used esp. for packing fruit.
chipboard	0.
	syl	chip+board
	pron	<1Cip2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rigid sheet made of compressed wood particles bound with a synthetic resin.
chip in	1.
	syl	chip in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to contribute (money, time, etc.) to a cause or fund.
chip in	2.
	syl	chip in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	interpose a remark or interrupt with a remark.
chip log	0.
	syl	chip log
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a log for determining a vessel's speed, consisting of a wooden chip tossed overboard at the end of a line that is marked off in lengths of 47 feet 3 inches; the speed is calculated by counting the number of such intervals that pass overboard in a 28-second interval.
chipmunk	ety	C19: of Algonquian origin; compare Ojibwa atchitamon squirrel, literally: head first, referring to its method of descent from trees
chipmunk	0.
	syl	chip+munk
	pron	<1Cip2m^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing sciurine rodent of the genera of E North America and of W North America and Asia, typically having black-striped yellowish fur and cheek pouches for storing food.
chipolata	ety	via French from Italian cipollata an onion-flavoured dish, from cipolla onion
chipolata	0.
	syl	chip:o+la+ta
	pron	<2Cip*1la:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small sausage in a narrow casing.
chip pan	0.
	syl	chip pan
	pos	n.
	def	a deep pan for frying potato chips, etc.
Thomas	1.
	head	Chippendale
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	??1718-79, English cabinet-maker and furniture designer. {~}
Chippendale	2.
	syl	Chip:pen:dale
	pron	<1CipN2dAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	of furniture
	def	designed, made by, or in the style of Thomas Chippendale, characterized by the use of Chinese and Gothic motifs, cabriole legs, and massive carving.
chipper	1.
	syl	chip+per
	pron	<1Cip*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	cheerful; lively.
chipper	2.
	syl	chip+per
	pron	<1Cip*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	smartly dressed.
Chippeway	alt
	head	Chippewa
	or	Chippewa
	syl	Chip+pe+way
	pos	n.
Chippewas	infl
	head	Chippewa
	or	Chippeways
	syl	Chip+pe+was
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chippewa	infl
	or	Chippeway
	syl	Chip+pe+wa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chippeways	infl
	head	Chippewa
	or	Chippewas
	syl	Chip+pe+ways
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chippeway	infl
	head	Chippewa
	or	Chippewa
	syl	Chip+pe+way.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chippewa	0.
	or	Chippeway
	syl	Chip+pe+wa
	pron	<1Cipi2wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ojibwa}.
chipping	0.
	syl	chip+ping
	pron	<1CipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {chip} (sense 1)}.
chipping sparrow	0.
	syl	chip+ping spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a common North American sparrow, having brown-and-grey plumage and a white eye stripe.
chippy	ety	C19: from #7chip (n.)
chippies	infl
	head	chippy
	syl	chip+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chippy	H1.1.
	syl	chip+py
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {carpenter}.
chippy	H1.2.
	syl	chip+py
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.; Informal.
	def	a fish-and-chip shop.
chippie	alt
	head	chippy
	or	chippy
	syl	chip+pie
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	n.
chippies	infl
	head	chippy
	syl	chip+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chippy	H2.0.
	or	chippie
	syl	chip+py
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {chipmunk} or {chipping sparrow}.
chippy	ety	C19: perhaps from #7chip (n.)
chippie	alt
	head	chippy
	or	chippy
	syl	chip+pie
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	n.
chippies	infl
	head	chippy
	syl	chip+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chippy	H3.0.
	or	chippie
	syl	chip+py
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a promiscuous woman.
chippy	ety	C19: from #7chip (n.), sense probably developing from: as dry as a chip of wood, hence irritable, touchy
chippier	infl
	head	chippy
	syl	chip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
chippiest	infl
	head	chippy
	syl	chip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
chippy	H4.0.
	syl	chip+py
	pron	<1Cipi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	belligerent or touchy.
chip shot	0.
	syl	chip shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a short approach shot to the green, esp. one that is lofted.
Jacques (Ren'e)	infl
	head	Chirac
	syl	Jacques (Ren*'e)
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Chirac	0.
	syl	Chi:rac
	pron	French <Si1rak>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, French Gaullist politician: prime minister of France (1974-76); mayor of Paris since 1977.
Chirau	0.
	syl	Chi:rau
	pron	<Ci1rau>
	pos	n.
	def	Chief {Je@.re@.mi@.ah}. born ??1926, Rhodesian politician; leader of the Zimbabwe United People's Organi?!zation. He was one of the negotiators of the internal settlement (1978) to pave the way for black majority rule in Rhodesia.
Giorgio de	infl
	head	Chirico
	syl	Gior:gio de
	pron	<1JorJo>, <de>
	pos	n.
Chirico	0.
	syl	Chi:ri:co
	pron	Italian <1kEriko>, <de>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1978, Italian artist born in Greece: profoundly influenced the surrealist movement.
chirm	ety	Old English cierm noise; related to Old Saxon karm 
chirm	1.
	syl	chirm
	pron	<CR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the chirping of birds.
chirm	2.
	syl	chirm
	pron	<CR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a bird
	def	to chirp.
chiro-	ety	via Latin from Greek kheir hand
cheiro-	alt
	head	chiro-
	or	chiro-
	syl	chei:ro-
chiro-	0.
	or	cheiro-
	syl	chi:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the hand; of or by means of the hand.
	exam	1	chiromancy;
	exam	2	chiropractic.
chirography	0.
	syl	chi+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<kI1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calligraphy}.
chirographer	sub
	head	chirography
	syl	chi+1rog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chirographic	sub
	head	chirography
	or	chirographical
	syl	chi+ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2kIr*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chirographical	sub
	head	chirography
	or	chirographic
	syl	chi+ro+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
chiromancy	0.
	syl	chi+ro+man+cy
	pron	<1kIr*2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {palmistry}.
chiromancer	sub
	head	chiromancy
	syl	chi+ro+2man+cer
	pos	n.
Cheiron	alt
	head	Chiron
	or	Chiron
	syl	Chei:ron
	pron	<1kIron>, <-r*n>
	pos	n.
Chiron	1.
	or	Cheiron
	syl	Chi:ron
	pron	<1kIron>, <-r*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a wise and kind centaur who taught many great heroes in their youth, including Achilles, Actaeon, and Jason.
Chiron	2.
	or	Cheiron
	syl	Chi:ron
	pron	<1kIron>, <-r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a minor planet, discovered by Charles Kowal in 1977, revolving round the sun between the orbits of Saturn and Uranus.
chiropody	0.
	syl	chi+rop:o+dy
	pron	<ki1rop*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of the feet, esp. the treatment of corns, verrucas, etc.
chiropodist	sub
	head	chiropody
	syl	chi+1rop:o+dist
	pos	n.
chiropractic	ety	C20: from #7chiro -#7+ -practic, from Greek praktikos effective, #7practical 
chiropractic	0.
	syl	chi+ro+prac+tic
	pron	<2kIr*1pr@ktik>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of treating bodily disorders by manipulation of the spine and other parts, based on the belief that the cause is the abnormal functioning of a nerve.
chiropractor	sub
	head	chiropractic
	syl	chi+ro+2prac+tor
	pos	n.
chiropteran	1.
	syl	chi+rop+ter+an
	pron	<kI1ropt*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the an order of placental mammals comprising the bats.
chiropteran	2.
	syl	chi+rop+ter+an
	pron	<kI1ropt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chi+rop+ter} (ka$I?!#!r$Apt$$) a bat.
chirp	ety	C15 (as chirpinge, gerund): of imitative origin
chirp	1.
	syl	chirp
	pron	<CR:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of some birds and insects
	def	to make a short high-pitched sound.
chirp	2.
	syl	chirp
	pron	<CR:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak in a lively fashion.
chirp	3.
	syl	chirp
	pron	<CR:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a chirping sound, esp. that made by a bird.
chirper	sub
	head	chirp
	syl	chirp+er
	pos	n.
chirpy	sub
	head	chirp
	syl	chirp:y
	pos	adj.
chirpily	sub
	head	chirp
	syl	chirp:i+ly
	pos	adv.
chirpiness	sub
	head	chirp
	syl	chirp:i+ness
	pos	n.
chirr	ety	C17: of imitative origin
chirre	infl
	head	chirr
	or	churr
	syl	chirre
	pron	<CR:>
	pos	vb.
churr	infl
	head	chirr
	or	chirre
	syl	churr
	pron	<CR:>
	pos	vb.
chirr	1.
	syl	chirr
	pron	<CR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of certain insects, such as crickets
	def	to make a shrill trilled sound.
chirr	2.
	syl	chirr
	pron	<CR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of chirring.
chirrup	ety	C16: variant of #7chirp 
chirrup	1.
	syl	chir+rup
	pron	<1Cir*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of some birds
	def	to chirp repeatedly.
chirrup	2.
	syl	chir+rup
	pron	<1Cir*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make clucking sounds with the lips.
chirrup	3.
	syl	chir+rup
	pron	<1Cir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sound.
chirruper	sub
	head	chirrup
	syl	chir+rup+er
	pos	n.
chirrupy	sub
	head	chirrup
	syl	chir+rup:y
	pos	adj.
chirurgeon	ety	C13: from Old French cirurgeon 
chirurgeon	0.
	syl	chi+rur+geon
	pron	<kI1rR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {surgeon}.
chirurgery	sub
	head	chirurgeon
	syl	chi+1rur+ger:y
	pos	n.
chisel	ety	C14: via Old French, from Vulgar Latin c*_isellus (unattested), from Latin caesus cut, from caedere to cut
chisel	1.a.
	syl	chis+el
	pron	<1CizL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool for working wood, consisting of a flat steel blade with a cutting edge attached to a handle of wood, plastic, etc. It is either struck with a mallet or used by hand.
chisel	1.b.
	syl	chis+el
	pron	<1CizL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar tool without a handle for working stone or metal.
chisels	infl
	head	chisel
	or	chisels
	syl	chis+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
chiselling	infl
	head	chisel
	or	chiseling
	syl	chis+el+ling
	pos	vb.
chiselled	infl
	head	chisel
	or	chiseled
	syl	chis+elled
	pos	vb.
chiseling	infl
	head	chisel
	or	chiselling
	syl	chis+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
chiseled	infl
	head	chisel
	or	chiselled
	syl	chis+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
chisel	2.
	syl	chis+el
	pron	<1CizL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carve (wood, stone, metal, etc.) or form (an engraving, statue, etc.) with or as with a chisel.
chisel	3.
	syl	chis+el
	pron	<1CizL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat or obtain by cheating.
chiseller	sub
	head	chisel
	syl	chis+el+ler
	pos	n.
chiseled	alt
	head	chiselled
	or	chiselled
	syl	chis+eled
	pron	<1Ciz*ld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
chiselled	1.
	or	chiseled
	syl	chis+elled
	pron	<1Ciz*ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	carved or formed with or as if with a chisel.
chiselled	2.
	or	chiseled
	syl	chis+elled
	pron	<1Ciz*ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	clear-cut.
	exam	1	finely chiselled features.
Chishima	0.
	syl	Chi+shi+ma
	pron	<2CESE1ma>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese name for the {Kuril Islands}.
Chisimaio	0.
	syl	Chi+si+ma:io
	pron	<2kEzi1ma:j*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Somalia, on the Indian Ocean. Pop.: 30000 (1972 est.). Also called: {Kismayu}.
Chisinvau	0.
	syl	Chi+*,si+n*vau
	pron	<kiSi1n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rumanian name for {Kishinev}.
chi-square distribution	0.
	syl	chi-square dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<1kI2skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a continuous single-parameter distribution derived as a special case of the gamma distribution and used esp. to measure goodness of fit and to test hypotheses and obtain confidence intervals for the variance of a normally distributed variable.
chi-square test	0.
	syl	chi-square test
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a test derived from the chi-square distribution to compare the goodness of fit of theoretical and observed frequency distributions.
chit	ety	C18: from earlier chitty, from Hindi cittha note, from Sanskrit citra brightly-coloured
chit	H1.1.
	syl	chit
	pron	<Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	a voucher for a sum of money owed, esp. for food or drink.
chit	H1.2.
	syl	chit
	pron	<Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chitty}.
chit	H1.2.a.
	syl	chit
	pron	<Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	a note or memorandum.
chit	H1.2.b.
	syl	chit
	pron	<Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	a requisition or receipt.
chit	ety	C14 (in the sense: young of an animal, kitten): of obscure origin
chit	H2.0.
	syl	chit
	pron	<Cit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious or derogatory.
	def	a pert, impudent, or self-confident girl or child.
Chita	0.
	syl	Chi+ta
	pron	Russian <Ci1ta>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SE central Soviet Union, on the Trans-Siberian railway. Pop.: 242000 (1971).
chital	ety	from Hindi
chital	0.
	syl	chi+tal
	pron	<1CEtL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {axis} %2 (the deer).
chitarrone	ety	Italian, from chitarra, from Greek kithara lyre
chitarroni	infl
	head	chitarrone
	syl	chi+tar+ro+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chitarrone	0.
	syl	chi+tar+ro+ne
	pron	<2kita:1r*uni>, <2Cit->
	pos	n.
	def	a large lute with a double neck in common use during the baroque period, esp. in Italy.
chitchat	1.
	syl	chit+chat
	pron	<1Cit2C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	talk of a gossipy nature.
chitchats	infl
	head	chitchat
	syl	chit+chats
	pos	vb.
chitchatting	infl
	head	chitchat
	syl	chit+chat+ting
	pos	vb.
chitchatted	infl
	head	chitchat
	syl	chit+chat+ted.
	pos	vb.
chitchat	2.
	syl	chit+chat
	pron	<1Cit2C@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gossip.
chitin	ety	C19: from French chitine, from Greek khit*_on #7chiton+ -#7in 
chitin	0.
	syl	chi+tin
	pron	<1kItin>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysaccharide that is the principal component of the exoskeletons of arthropods and of the bodies of fungi.
chitinous	sub
	head	chitin
	syl	chi+tin+ous
	pos	adj.
chitinoid	sub
	head	chitin
	syl	chi+tin+2oid
	pos	adj.
chiton	ety	C19: from Greek khit*_on coat of mail, of Semitic origin; related to Hebrew keth*_onet 
chiton	1.
	syl	chi+ton
	pron	<1kItN>, <-ton>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	a loose woollen tunic worn knee length by men and full length by women.
chiton	2.
	syl	chi+ton
	pron	<1kItN>, <-ton>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coat-of-mail shell}. any small primitive marine mollusc of the genus and related genera, having an elongated body covered with eight overlapping shell plates: class
Chittagong	0.
	syl	Chit+ta+gong
	pron	<1Cit*2goG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Bangladesh, on the Bay of Bengal: industrial centre. Pop.: 889760 (1974).
chitter	ety	C14: of imitative origin
chitter	1.
	syl	chit+ter
	pron	<1Cit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to twitter or chirp.
chitter	2.
	syl	chit+ter
	pron	<1Cit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a dialect word for {shiver} or (of the teeth) {chatter}.
chitterlings	ety	C13: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Middle High German kutel 
chitlins	infl
	head	chitterlings
	or	chitlings
	syl	chit+lins
	pron	<1Citlinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
chitlings	infl
	head	chitterlings
	or	chitlins
	syl	chit+lings
	pron	<1CitliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
chitterlings	0.
	syl	chit+ter+lings
	pron	<1Cit*liGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	the intestines of a pig or other animal prepared as a dish.
chiv	ety	C17: of unknown origin
chiv	1.
	syl	chiv
	pron	<Civ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a knife. {~} {chivs, chiv+ving, chivved}.
chiv	2.
	syl	chiv
	pron	<Civ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to stab (someone).
chivalrous	ety	C14: from Old French chevalerous, from #7chevalier 
chivalrous	1.
	syl	chiv+al+rous
	pron	<1Siv*lr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	gallant; courteous.
chivalrous	2.
	syl	chiv+al+rous
	pron	<1Siv*lr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving chivalry.
chivalrously	sub
	head	chivalrous
	syl	chiv+al+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
chivalrousness	sub
	head	chivalrous
	syl	chiv+al+rous+ness
	pos	n.
chivalry	ety	C13: from Old French chevalerie, from #7chevalier 
chivalries	infl
	head	chivalry
	syl	chiv+al+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chivalry	1.
	syl	chiv+al+ry
	pron	<1Siv*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, esp. courage, honour, justice, and a readiness to help the weak.
chivalry	2.
	syl	chiv+al+ry
	pron	<1Siv*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	courteous behaviour, esp. towards women.
chivalry	3.
	syl	chiv+al+ry
	pron	<1Siv*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	the medieval system and principles of knighthood.
chivalry	4.
	syl	chiv+al+ry
	pron	<1Siv*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	knights, noblemen, etc., collectively.
chivalric	sub
	head	chivalry
	syl	chiv+al+ric
	pos	adj.
chivaree	0.
	syl	chiv:a+ree
	pron	<2Siv*1rE>, <1Siv*2rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {charivari}.
chive	ety	C14: from Old French cive, ultimately from Latin caepa onion
chive	0.
	syl	chive
	pron	<CIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian purple-flowered alliaceous plant, whose long slender hollow leaves are used in cooking to flavour soups, stews, etc. Also called: {chives}.
chivy	ety	C19: variant of chevy, probably from Chevy Chase, title of a Scottish border ballad
chivvy	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chevy
	syl	chiv+vy
	pron	<1Civi>
	pos	vb.
chevy	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chivvy
	syl	chev:y
	pos	vb.
chivies	infl
	head	chivy
	syl	chiv:ies
	pos	vb.
chivying	infl
	head	chivy
	syl	chiv:y+ing
	pos	vb.
chivied	infl
	head	chivy
	syl	chiv+ied
	pos	vb.
chivvies	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chevies
	syl	chiv+vies
	pos	vb.
chivvying	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chevying
	syl	chiv+vy+ing
	pos	vb.
chivvied	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chevied
	syl	chiv+vied
	pos	vb.
chevies	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chivvies
	syl	chev:ies
	pos	vb.
chevying	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chivvying
	syl	chev:y+ing
	pos	vb.
chevied	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chivvied
	syl	chev+ied.
	pos	vb.
chivy	1.
	syl	chiv:y
	pron	<1Civi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to harass or nag.
chivy	2.
	syl	chiv:y
	pron	<1Civi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to hunt.
chivy	3.
	syl	chiv:y
	pron	<1Civi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to run about.
chivies	infl
	head	chivy
	syl	chiv:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chivvies	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chevies
	syl	chiv+vies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chevies	infl
	head	chivy
	or	chivvies
	syl	chev:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chivy	4.
	syl	chiv:y
	pron	<1Civi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hunt.
chivy	5.
	syl	chiv:y
	pron	<1Civi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.; Brit. obsolete.
	def	a hunting cry.
Chkalov	0.
	syl	Chka+lov
	pron	Russian <1Ckal*f>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1938-58) of {Orenburg}.
chlamydate	ety	C19: from Latin chlamyd*_atus wearing a mantle, from Greek khlamus mantle
chlamydate	0.
	syl	chlam:y+date
	pron	<1kl@mi2dAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some molluscs
	def	possessing a mantle.
chlamydeous	0.
	syl	chla+myd+e:ous
	pron	<kl*1midi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	relating to or possessing sepals and petals.
chlamydospore	0.
	syl	chla+myd:o+spore
	pron	<kl@1mid*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick-walled asexual spore of many fungi: capable of surviving adverse conditions.
Chlodwig	0.
	syl	Chlod:wig
	pron	<1klo:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Clovis I}.
Chloe	0.
	syl	Chlo:e
	pron	<1kl*ui>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Daphnis and Chloe}.
chlor-	0.
	syl	chlor-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {chloro-} before a vowel.
chloracne	ety	C20: from #7chloro -+#7acne 
chloracne	0.
	syl	chlor+ac:ne
	pron	<klc:1r@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a disfiguring skin disease that results from contact with or ingestion or inhalation of certain chlorinated aromatic hydrocarbons.
chloral	1.
	syl	chlo+ral
	pron	<1klc:r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily liquid with a pungent odour, made from chlorine and acetaldehyde and used in preparing chloral hydrate and DDT; trichloroacetaldehyde.
chloral	2.
	syl	chlo+ral
	pron	<1klc:r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {chloral hydrate}.
chloral hydrate	0.
	syl	chlo+ral hy+drate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline soluble solid produced by the reaction of chloral with water and used as a sedative and hypnotic; 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-ethanediol. Formula: CCl\3CH(OH)\2.
chlorambucil	0.
	syl	chlo+ram+bu+cil
	pron	<klc:1r@mbjusil>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug derived from nitrogen mustard, administered orally in the treatment of leukaemia and other malignant diseases. Formula: C\1\4H\1\9Cl\2NO\2.
chloramine	1.
	syl	chlo+ra+mine
	pron	<1klc:r*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable colourless liquid with a pungent odour, made by the reaction of sodium hypochlorite and ammonia. Formula: NH\2Cl.
chloramine	2.
	syl	chlo+ra+mine
	pron	<1klc:r*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound produced by replacing hydrogen atoms in an azo or amine group with chlorine atoms.
chloramphenicol	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+am (#7ido) -#7+phe (#7no) -#7+ ni (#7tro) -#7+ (#7gly) ?!#7col 
chloramphenicol	0.
	syl	chlo+ram+phen:i+col
	pron	<2klc:r@m1feni2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad-spectrum antibiotic used esp. in treating typhoid fever and rickettsial infections: obtained from the bacterium or synthesized. Formula: C\1\1H\1\2N\2O\5Cl\2.
chlorate	0.
	syl	chlo+rate
	pron	<1klc:rAt>, <-rit>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of chloric acid, containing the monovalent ion ClO\3@b%#-.
chlordane	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+ (#7in) #7d (#7ene) #7+ -#7ane 
chlordan	alt
	head	chlordane
	or	chlordane
	syl	chlor+dan
	pos	n.
chlordane	0.
	or	chlordan
	syl	chlor+dane
	pron	<1klc:dAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble toxic solid existing in several isomeric forms and usually used, as an insecticide, in the form of a brown impure liquid. Formula: C\1\0H\6Cl\8.
chlorella	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7chloro -#7+ Latin -ella diminutive suffix
chlorella	0.
	syl	chlo+rel+la
	pron	<klc:1rel*>, <kl*->
	pos	n.
	def	any microscopic unicellular green alga of the genus some species are used in the preparation of human food.
chlorenchyma	ety	C19: from #7chlor (#7ophyll) #7+ -#7enchyma 
chlorenchyma	0.
	syl	chlo+ren+chy+ma
	pron	<kl*1reGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	plant tissue consisting of parenchyma cells that contain chlorophyll.
chloric	0.
	syl	chlo+ric
	pron	<1klc:rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing chlorine in the pentavalent state.
chloric acid	0.
	syl	chlo+ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a strong acid with a pungent smell, known only in solution and in the form of chlorate salts. Formula: HClO\3.
chloride	1.
	syl	chlo+ride
	pron	<1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of hydrochloric acid, containing the chloride ion Cl%#-.
chloride	2.
	syl	chlo+ride
	pron	<1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound containing a chlorine atom, such as methyl chloride, CH\3Cl.
chloridic	sub
	head	chloride
	syl	chlo+rid+ic
	pron	<kl*?!1ridik>
	pos	adj.
chlorinated lime	alt
	head	chloride of lime
	or	chloride of lime
	syl	chlo+rin+at+ed lime
	pos	n.
chloride of lime	0.
	or	chlorinated lime
	syl	chlo+ride of lime
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bleaching powder}.
chlorinate	1.
	syl	chlo+rin+ate
	pron	<1klc:ri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to combine or treat (a substance) with chlorine.
chlorinate	2.
	syl	chlo+rin+ate
	pron	<1klc:ri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disinfect (water) with chlorine.
chlorination	sub
	head	chlorinate
	syl	chlo+rin:1a+tion
	pos	n.
chlorinator	sub
	head	chlorinate
	syl	chlo+rin:2a+tor
	pos	n.
chlorine	ety	C19 (coined by Sir Humphrey Davy): from #7chloro -#7+ -#7ine %2#7, referring to its colour
chlorin	alt
	head	chlorine
	or	chlorine
	syl	chlo+rin
	pron	<1klc:rin>
	pos	n.
chlorine	0.
	or	chlorin
	syl	chlo+rine
	pron	<1klc:rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic pungent greenish-yellow gas of the halogen group; the 15th most abundant element in the earth's crust, occurring only in the combined state, mainly in common salt: used in the manu?!facture of many organic chemicals, in water purification, and as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. Symbol: Cl; atomic no.: 17; atomic wt.: 35.453; valency: 1, 3, 5, or 7; density: 3.214 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -100.98?%C; boiling pt.: -34.6?%C.
chlorite	ety	C18: from Latin chl*_or*_itis precious stone of a green colour, from Greek khl*_oritis, from khl*_oros greenish yellow
chlorite	H1.0.
	syl	chlo+rite
	pron	<1klc:rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of green soft secondary minerals consisting of the hydrated silicates of aluminium, iron, and magnesium in monoclinic crystalline form: common in metamorphic rocks.
chloritic	sub
	head	chlorite
	syl	chlo+1rit+ic
	pron	<klc:1ritik>
	pos	adj.
chlorite	H2.0.
	syl	chlo+rite
	pron	<1klc:rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of chlorous acid, containing the monovalent ion ClO\2@b%#-.
chloro-	1.
	syl	chlo:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating the colour green.
	exam	1	chlorophyll.
chloro-	2.
	syl	chlo:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	chlorine.
	exam	1	chloroform.
chloracetic acid	alt
	head	chloroacetic acid
	or	chloroacetic acid
	syl	chlor:a+ce:tic ac:id
	pron	<2klc:r*1sEtik>
	pos	n.
chloroacetic acid	1.
	or	chloracetic acid
	syl	chlo+ro:a+ce:tic ac:id
	pron	<2klc:r*u*1sEtik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline soluble strong acid prepared by chlorinating acetic acid and used as an intermediate in the manufacture of many chemicals; monochloracetic acid. Formula: CH\2ClCOOH.
chloroacetic acid	2.
	or	chloracetic acid
	syl	chlo+ro:a+ce:tic ac:id
	pron	<2klc:r*u*1sEtik>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two related compounds: {dichloracetic acid}, CHCl\2COOH, or {trichloracetic acid}, CCl\3COOH.
chlorobenzene	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+ben+zene
	pron	<1klc:r*u1benzEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile flammable insoluble liquid with an almond-like odour, made from chlorine and benzene and used as a solvent and in the preparation of many organic compounds, esp. phenol and DDT. Formula: C\6H\5Cl.
chloroform	ety	C19: from #7chloro -#7+form (#7yl) (in an obsolete sense that applied to a CH radical)
chloroform	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+form
	pron	<1klc:r*2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy volatile liquid with a sweet taste and odour, used as a solvent and cleansing agent and in refrigerants: formerly used as an inhalation anaesthetic. Formula: CHCl\3.
chlorohydrin	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+hydro -#7+ -#7in 
chlorohydrin	1.
	syl	chlo+ro+hy+drin
	pron	<2klc:r*u1hIdrin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds containing a hydroxyl group and a chlorine atom.
chlorohydrin	2.
	syl	chlo+ro+hy+drin
	pron	<2klc:r*u1hIdrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless unstable hygroscopic liquid that is used mainly as a solvent; 3-chloropropane-1,2-diol. Formula: CH\2OHCHOHCH\2Cl.
Chloromycetin	0.
	syl	Chlo+ro+my+ce+tin
	pron	<2klc:r*umI1sEtin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a brand of {chloramphenicol}.
chlorophyl	alt
	head	chlorophyll
	or	chlorophyll
	syl	chlo+ro+phyl
	pron	<1klc:r*fil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
chlorophyll	0.
	or	chlorophyl
	syl	chlo+ro+phyll
	pron	<1klc:r*fil>
	pos	n.
	def	the green pigment of plants, occurring in chloroplasts, that traps the energy of sunlight for photosynthesis and exists in several forms, the most abundant being {chlorophyll a} (C\5\5H\7\2O\5N\4Mg): used as a colouring agent.
chlorophylloid	sub
	head	chlorophyll
	syl	chlo+ro+2phyl+loid
	pos	adj.
chlorophyllous	sub
	head	chlorophyll
	syl	chlo+ro+phyl+lous
	pron	<2klc:r*u1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
chloropicrin	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+picro -#7+ -#7in 
chlorpicrin	alt
	head	chloropicrin
	or	chloropicrin
	syl	chlor+pic+rin
	pos	n.
chloropicrin	0.
	or	chlorpicrin
	syl	chlo+ro+pic+rin
	pron	<2klc:r*u1pikrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble toxic lachrymatory liquid used as a pesticide and a tear gas; nitrotrichloromethane. Formula: CCl\3NO\2.
chloroplast	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+plast
	pron	<1klc:r*u2pl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a plastid containing chlorophyll and other pigments, occurring in plants that carry out photosynthesis.
chloroplastic	sub
	head	chloroplast
	syl	chlo+ro+1plast+ic
	pos	adj.
chloroprene	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+ (#7iso) #7prene 
chloroprene	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+prene
	pron	<1klc:r*u2prEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid derivative of butadiene that is used in making neoprene rubbers; 2-chloro-1,2-butadiene. Formula: CH\2:CHCCl:CH\2.
chloroquine	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+quin (#7oline) 
chloroquine	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+quine
	pron	<1klc:r*u2kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic drug administered orally to treat malaria. Formula: C\1\8H\2\6ClN\3.
chlorosis	ety	C17: from #7chloro -#7+ -#7osis 
chlorosis	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+sis
	pron	<klc:1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder, formerly common in adolescent girls, characterized by pale greenish-yellow skin, weakness, and palpitation and caused by insufficient iron in the body. Also called: {greensickness}.
chlorotic	sub
	head	chlorosis
	syl	chlo+rot+ic
	pron	<klc:1rotik>
	pos	adj.
chlorothiazide	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+thi (#7o) -#7+ (#7di) #7az (#7ine+ diox) #7ide 
chlorothiazide	0.
	syl	chlo+ro+thi:a+zide
	pron	<2klc:r*1TI*2zId>
	pos	n.
	def	a diuretic drug administered orally in the treatment of chronic heart and kidney disease and hypertension. Formula: C\7H\6ClN\3O\4S\2.
chlorous	1.
	syl	chlo+rous
	pron	<1klc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing chlorine in the trivalent state.
chlorous	2.
	syl	chlo+rous
	pron	<1klc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing chlorous acid.
chlorpromazine	ety	C20: from #7chloro -#7+pro (#7pyl+a) #7m (#7ine) #7+azine 
chlorpromazine	0.
	syl	chlor+prom:a+zine
	pron	<klc:1prom*2zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug derived from phenothiazine, used as a sedative and tranquillizer, esp. in psychotic disorders. Formula: C\1\7H\1\9ClN\2S.
chlorpropamide	0.
	syl	chlor+pro+pa+mide
	pron	<klc:1pr*up*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that reduces blood glucose and is administered orally in the treatment of diabetes. Formula: C\1\0H\1\3ClN\2O\3S.
chlortetracycline	0.
	syl	chlor+tet+ra+cy+cline
	pron	<klc:2tetr*1sIklEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic used in treating many bacterial and rickettsial infections and some viral infections: obtained from the bacterium Formula: C\2\2H\2\3ClN\2O\8.
chm	1.
	syl	chm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {chmn}. chairman.
chm	2.
	syl	chm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	checkmate.
ChM	ety	Latin: Chirurgiae Magister 
ChM	alt
	or	ChM
	syl	ChM
ChM	0.
	or	ChM
	syl	Ch.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Surgery.
choanocyte	ety	C19: from Greek khoan*_e funnel (from khein to pour)+-#7cyte 
choanocyte	0.
	syl	cho+an:o+cyte
	pron	<1k*u*n*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the flagellated cells in sponges that maintain a flow of water through the body. A collar of protoplasm surrounds the base of the flagellum. Also called: {collar cell}.
chocho	ety	C18: from a Brazilian Indian name
chochos	infl
	head	chocho
	syl	cho+chos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chocho	0.
	syl	cho+cho
	pron	<1C*u2C*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the cucumber-like fruit of a tropical American cucurbitaceous vine, eaten in the West Indies, Australia, and New Zealand.
choc-ice	0.
	syl	choc-ice
	pron	<1Cok2Is>
	pos	n.
	def	an ice-cream covered with a thin layer of chocolate.
chock	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old French *,coche log; compare Proven*,cal soca tree stump
chock	1.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	n.
	def	a block or wedge of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object.
chock	2.a.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairlead consisting of a ringlike device with an opening at the top through which a rope is placed.
chock	2.b.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	n.
	def	a cradle-like support for a boat, barrel, etc.
chock	3.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to cram full.
	exam	1	chocked up with newspapers.
chock	4.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit with or secure by a chock.
chock	5.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support (a boat, barrel, etc.) on chocks.
chock	6.
	syl	chock
	pron	<Cok>
	pos	adv.
	def	as closely or tightly as possible.
	exam	1	chock against the wall.
chock-a-block	1.
	syl	chock-a-block
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	filled to capacity; in a crammed state.
chock-a-block	2.
	syl	chock-a-block
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	with the blocks brought close together, as when a tackle is pulled as tight as possible.
chocker	ety	C20: from #7chock -#7a -#7block 
chocker	1.
	syl	chock+er
	pron	<1Cok*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	full up; packed.
chocker	2.
	syl	chock+er
	pron	<1Cok*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	irritated; fed up.
chock-full	ety	C17 choke-full; see #7choke, full 
choke-full	infl
	head	chock-full
	or	chuck-full
	syl	choke-full
	pos	adj.
chuck-full	infl
	head	chock-full
	or	choke-full
	syl	chuck-full
	pos	adj.
chock-full	0.
	syl	chock-full
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	completely full.
choco	ety	C20: shortened from chocolate soldier 
chocos	infl
	head	choco
	syl	choc:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
choco	1.
	syl	choc:o
	pron	<1Cok*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit., derogatory.
	def	a coloured person.
choco	2.a.
	syl	choc:o
	pron	<1Cok*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a member of the citizen army; militiaman.
choco	2.b.
	syl	choc:o
	pron	<1Cok*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a conscript.
chocolate	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Aztec xocolatl, from xococ sour, bitter+ atl water
chocolate	1.
	syl	choc:o+late
	pron	<1Cok*lit>, <1Coklit>, <-l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a food preparation made from roasted ground cacao seeds, usually sweetened and flavoured.
chocolate	2.
	syl	choc:o+late
	pron	<1Cok*lit>, <1Coklit>, <-l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink or sweet-meat made from this.
chocolate	3.a.
	syl	choc:o+late
	pron	<1Cok*lit>, <1Coklit>, <-l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate to deep brown colour.
chocolate	3.b.
	syl	choc:o+late
	pron	<1Cok*lit>, <1Coklit>, <-l*t>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a chocolate carpet.
chocolaty	sub
	head	chocolate
	syl	choc:o+lat:y
	pos	adj.
chocolate-box	0.
	syl	choc:o:late-box
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	modifier
	def	sentimentally pretty or appealing.
choctaw	ety	C19: after C#7hoctaw 
choctaw	0.
	syl	choc+taw
	pron	<1Coktc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice skating.
	def	a turn from the inside edge of one skate to the outside edge of the other or vice versa.
Choctaw	ety	C18: from Choctaw Chahta 
Choctaws	infl
	head	Choctaw
	or	Choctaw
	syl	Choc+taws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Choctaw	infl
	or	Choctaws
	syl	Choc+taw
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Choctaw	1.
	syl	Choc+taw
	pron	<1Coktc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of Alabama.
Choctaw	2.
	syl	Choc+taw
	pron	<1Coktc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Muskhogean family.
Chogyal	0.
	syl	Chog+yal
	pron	<1Cogja:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the title of the ruler of Sikkim.
choice	ety	C13: from Old French chois, from choisir to #7choose 
choice	1.
	syl	choice
	pron	<Ccis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of choosing or selecting.
choice	2.
	syl	choice
	pron	<Ccis>
	pos	n.
	def	the opportunity or power of choosing.
choice	3.
	syl	choice
	pron	<Ccis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing chosen or that may be chosen.
	exam	1	he was a possible choice.
choice	4.
	syl	choice
	pron	<Ccis>
	pos	n.
	def	an alternative action or possibility.
	exam	1	what choice did I have??
choice	5.
	syl	choice
	pron	<Ccis>
	pos	n.
	def	a supply from which to select.
	exam	1	a poor choice of shoes.
choice	6.
	syl	choice
	pron	<Ccis>
	pos	n.
	def	of superior quality; excellent.
	exam	1	choice wine.
choicely	sub
	head	choice
	syl	choice+ly
	pos	adv.
choiceness	sub
	head	choice
	syl	choice+ness
	pos	n.
choir	ety	C13 quer, from Old French cuer, from Latin #7chorus 
choir	1.
	syl	choir
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized group of singers, esp. for singing in church services.
choir	2.a.
	syl	choir
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a cathedral, abbey, or church in front of the altar, lined on both sides with benches, and used by the choir and clergy. Compare {chancel}.
choir	2.b.
	syl	choir
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	choir stalls.
choir	3.
	syl	choir
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of instruments of the same family playing together.
	exam	1	a brass choir.
choir	4.
	syl	choir
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {choir organ}. one of the manuals on an organ controlling a set of soft sweet-toned pipes. Compare {{great} (sense 20)}, {{swell} (sense 16)}.
choir	5.
	syl	choir
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the nine orders of angels in medieval angelology. Archaic spelling: {quire}.
choirlike	sub
	head	choir
	syl	choir+2like
	pos	adj.
choirboy	0.
	syl	choir+boy
	pron	<1kwI*2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of young boys who sing the treble part in a church choir.
choir loft	0.
	syl	choir loft
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery in a cathedral, abbey, or church used by the choir.
choirmaster	0.
	syl	choir+mas:ter
	pron	<1kwI*2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who trains, leads, or conducts a choir.
choir school	0.
	syl	choir school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school, esp. a preparatory school attached to a cathedral, college, etc., offering general education to boys whose singing ability is good.
Choiseul	0.
	syl	Choi+seul
	pron	French <Swa1z@ol>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW Pacific Ocean, in the Solomon Islands: hilly and densely forested. Area: 3885 sq. km (1500 sq. miles).
choke	ety	Old English *_ac*_eocian, of Germanic origin; related to #7cheek 
choke	1.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder or stop the breathing of (a person or animal), esp. by constricting the windpipe or by asphyxiation.
choke	2.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have trouble or fail in breathing, swallowing, or speaking.
choke	3.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block or clog up (a passage, pipe, street, etc.).
choke	4.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retard the growth or action of.
	exam	1	the weeds are choking my plants.
choke	5.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress emotion.
	exam	1	she choked her anger.
choke	6.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to die.
choke	7.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enrich the petrol-air mixture by reducing the air supply to (a carburettor, petrol engine, etc.)
choke	8.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of choking.
choke	9.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in the carburettor of a petrol engine that enriches the petrol-air mixture by reducing the air supply.
choke	10.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any constriction or mechanism for reducing the flow of a fluid in a pipe, tube, etc.
choke	11.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {choke coil}. an inductor having a relatively high impedance, used to prevent the passage of high frequencies or to smooth the output of a rectifier.
choke	12.
	syl	choke
	pron	<C*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the inedible centre of the head of an artichoke.
chokeable	sub
	head	choke
	syl	choke+a:ble
	pos	adj.
choky	sub
	head	choke
	or	chokey
	syl	chok:y
	pos	adj.
chokey	sub
	head	choke
	or	choky
	syl	chok+ey
	pos	adj.
down	alt
	head	choke back
	or	choke back
	syl	down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
choke back	0.
	or	down
	syl	choke back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress (anger, tears, etc.).
chokeberries	infl
	head	chokeberry
	syl	choke+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chokeberry	1.
	syl	choke+ber:ry
	pron	<1C*ukb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American rosaceous shrubs of the genus
chokeberry	2.
	syl	choke+ber:ry
	pron	<1C*ukb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the red or purple bitter fruit of any of these shrubs.
chokebore	1.
	syl	choke+bore
	pron	<1C*uk2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shotgun bore that becomes narrower towards the muzzle so that the shot is not scattered.
chokebore	2.
	syl	choke+bore
	pron	<1C*uk2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shotgun having such a bore.
chokecherries	infl
	head	chokecherry
	syl	choke+cher:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chokecherry	1.
	syl	choke+cher:ry
	pron	<1C*uk2Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American species of cherry, esp. having very astringent dark red or black fruit.
chokecherry	2.
	syl	choke+cher:ry
	pron	<1C*uk2Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees.
choke coil	0.
	syl	choke coil
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{choke} (sense 11)}.
chokedamp	0.
	syl	choke+damp
	pron	<1C*uk2d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {blackdamp}.
choke-full	0.
	syl	choke-full
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {chock-full}.
choker	1.
	syl	chok+er
	pron	<1C*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's high collar, popular esp. in the late 19th century.
choker	2.
	syl	chok+er
	pron	<1C*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any neckband or necklace worn tightly around the throat.
choker	3.
	syl	chok+er
	pron	<1C*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a high clerical collar; stock.
choker	4.
	syl	chok+er
	pron	<1C*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that chokes or strangles someone or something.
choke up	1.
	syl	choke up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block (a drain, pipe, etc.) completely.
choke up	2.
	syl	choke up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal. (usually passive
	def	to overcome (a person) with emotion, esp. without due cause.
chokos	infl
	head	choko
	syl	cho+kos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
choko	0.
	syl	cho+ko
	pron	<1C*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	a variant of {chocho}.
chole-	ety	from Greek khol*_e 
cholecalciferol	0.
	syl	cho+le:cal+cif+er+ol
	pron	<2k*ulik@l1sif*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound occur?!ring naturally in fish-liver oils, used to treat rickets. Formula: C\2\7H\4\4O. Also called: {vitamin D\3}. See also {calciferol}.
cholecyst	0.
	syl	chol+e:cyst
	pron	<1kolisist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another name for {gall bladder}.
cholecystectomies	infl
	head	cholecystectomy
	syl	chol+e:cys+tec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cholecystectomy	0.
	syl	chol+e:cys+tec+to+my
	pron	<2kolisi1stekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the gall bladder.
choler	ety	C14: from Old French col*`ere, from Medieval Latin cholera, from Latin: jaundice, #7cholera 
choler	1.
	syl	chol+er
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	def	anger or ill humour.
choler	2.
	syl	chol+er
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	one of the four bodily humours; yellow bile. See {{humour} (sense 8)}.
choler	3.
	syl	chol+er
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	biliousness.
cholera	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek kholera jaundice, from khol*_e bile
cholera	0.
	syl	chol+er:a
	pron	<1kol*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute intestinal infection characterized by severe diarrhoea, cramp, etc.: caused by ingestion of water or food contaminated with the bacterium Also called: {Asiatic cholera, epidemic cholera, Indian cholera}.
choleroid	sub
	head	cholera
	syl	chol+e:2roid
	pos	adj.
choleric	1.
	syl	chol+er+ic
	pron	<1kol*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	bad-tempered.
choleric	2.
	syl	chol+er+ic
	pron	<1kol*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	bilious or causing biliousness.
cholerically	sub
	head	choleric
	or	cholericly
	syl	chol+er:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cholericly	sub
	head	choleric
	or	cholerically
	syl	chol+er+ic+ly
	pos	adv.
cholesterol	ety	C19: from #7chole -#7+ Greek stereos hard, solid, so called because first observed in gallstones
cholesterin	alt
	head	cholesterol
	or	cholesterol
	syl	cho+les+ter+in
	pron	<k*1lest*rin>
	pos	n.
cholesterol	0.
	or	cholesterin
	syl	cho+les+ter+ol
	pron	<k*1lest*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or pale yellow almost insoluble sterol found in all animal tissues, blood, bile, and animal fats: a precursor of other body steroids. Evidence exists to implicate a high blood level of cholesterol with certain forms of arterial and heart disease. Formula: C\2\7H\4\5OH.
choli	ety	from Hindi
choli	0.
	syl	cho+li
	pron	<1k*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-sleeved bodice, as worn by Indian women.
cholic acid	ety	C19: from Greek kholikos; see #7chole -
cholic acid	0.
	syl	cho+lic ac:id
	pron	<1k*ulik>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline insoluble acid present in bile: used as an emulsifying agent and an intermediate in the synthesis of organic compounds. Formula: C\2\4H\4\0O\5.
choline	ety	(CH\3)\3NCH\2CH\2OH%/+OH%#-.
choline	ety	C19: from #7chole -#7+ -#7ine %2#7, so called because of its action in the liver
choline	0.
	syl	cho+line
	pron	<1k*ulEn>, <-in>, <1kol->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless viscous soluble alkaline substance present in animal tissues, esp. as a constituent of lecithin: used as a supplement to the diet of poultry and in medicine for preventing the accumulation of fat in the liver. Formula.
cholinergic	ety	C20: from (#7acetyl) #7cholin (#7e) #7+ Greek ergon work
cholinergic	1.
	syl	cho+lin+er+gic
	pron	<2k*uli1nR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting nerve fibres that release acetylcholine when stimulated.
cholinergic	2.
	syl	cho+lin+er+gic
	pron	<2k*uli1nR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the type of chemical activity associated with acetylcholine and similar substances.
cholinesterase	0.
	syl	cho+lin+es+ter+ase
	pron	<2k*uli1nest*2rAs>, <2kol->
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme that hydrolyses acetylcholine to choline and acetic acid.
cholla	ety	Mexican Spanish, from Spanish: head, perhaps from Old French (dialect) cholle ball, of Germanic origin
cholla	0.
	syl	chol+la
	pron	<1C*ulja:>, Spanish <1Coja>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several spiny cacti of the genus that grow in the southwestern U.S. and Mexico and have cylindrical stem segments. See also {prickly pear}.
chollers	ety	C18: perhaps from Old English ceolur throat. See #7jowl %2
chollers	0.
	syl	chol+lers
	pron	<1Col*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Northeast English dialect.
	def	the jowls or cheeks.
Cholon	0.
	syl	Cho+lon
	pron	<C*1l^n>, French <Sc1l?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Vietnam: a suburb of Ho Chi Minh City.
Cholula	0.
	syl	Cho+lu+la
	pron	Spanish <Co1lula>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Mexico, in Puebla state: ancient ruins, notably a pyramid, 53 m (177 ft.) high. Pop.: 12820 (1969 est.).
chump	alt
	head	chomp
	or	chomp
	syl	chump
	pos	vb.
chomp	1.
	or	chump
	syl	chomp
	pron	<Comp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chew (food) noisily; champ.
chomp	2.
	or	chump
	syl	chomp
	pron	<Comp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of chewing in this manner.
Noam	infl
	head	Chomsky
	syl	No:am.
	pos	n.
Chomsky	0.
	syl	Chom:sky
	pron	<1Comski>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, U.S. linguist and political critic. His theory of language structure, based on generative grammar, supersedes the behaviourist view of Bloomfield.
Chomskyan	sub
	head	Chomsky
	or	Chomskyite
	syl	Chom+sky+an
	pos	n. adj.
Chomskyite	sub
	head	Chomsky
	or	Chomskyan
	syl	Chom+sky+2ite
	pos	n. adj.
chon	infl
	syl	chon.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chon	0.
	syl	chon
	pron	<C*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a Korean monetary unit worth one hundredth of a won.
chondrifies	infl
	head	chondrify
	syl	chon+dri+fies
	pos	vb.
chondrifying	infl
	head	chondrify
	syl	chon+dri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
chondrified	infl
	head	chondrify
	syl	chon+dri+fied.
	pos	vb.
chondrify	0.
	syl	chon+dri+fy
	pron	<1kondri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or convert into cartilage.
chondrification	sub
	head	chondrify
	syl	chon+dri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
chondriosome	0.
	syl	chon+dri:o+some
	pron	<1kondri*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mitochondrion}.
chondriosomal	sub
	head	chondriosome
	syl	chon+dri:o+1so+mal
	pos	adj.
chondrite	0.
	syl	chon+drite
	pron	<1kondrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stony meteorite consisting mainly of silicate minerals in the form of chondrules. Compare {achondrite}.
chondritic	sub
	head	chondrite
	syl	chon+drit+ic
	pron	<kon1dritik>
	pos	adj.
chondro-	ety	from Greek khondros grain, cartilage
chondri-	infl
	head	chondro-
	syl	chon:dri-
chondro-	1.
	syl	chon:dro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating cartilage.
	exam	1	chondroma.
chondro-	2.
	syl	chon:dro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	grain or granular.
	exam	1	chondrule.
chondromas	infl
	head	chondroma
	or	chondromata
	syl	chon+dro+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chondromata	infl
	head	chondroma
	or	chondromas
	syl	chon+dro+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chondroma	0.
	syl	chon+dro+ma
	pron	<kon1dr*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a benign cartilaginous growth or neoplasm.
chondromatous	sub
	head	chondroma
	syl	chon+1dro+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
chondrule	0.
	syl	chon+drule
	pron	<1kondru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the small spherical masses of mainly silicate minerals present in chondrites.
Chungjin	alt
	head	Chvongjin
	or	Chvongjin
	syl	Chung+jin
	pron	<1C^G1Jin>
	pos	n.
Chvongjin	0.
	or	Chungjin
	syl	Ch*vong+jin
	pron	<1C^G1Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W North Korea, on the Sea of Japan. Pop.: 200000 (1970).
Chvonju	0.
	syl	Ch*von+ju
	pron	<1C^n1Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW South Korea: centre of large rice-growing region. Pop.: 262816 (1970).
choo-choo	0.
	syl	choo-choo
	pron	<1Cu:2Cu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a child's name for a railway train.
choof off	0.
	syl	choof off
	pron	<Cuf>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to go away; make off.
chook	1.
	syl	chook
	pron	<Cuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {jook}.
chook	2.
	syl	chook
	pron	<Cuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chookie}. a hen or chicken.
choom	0.
	syl	choom
	pron	<Cum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an Englishman.
choose	ety	Old English ceosan; related to Old Norse kj*_osa, Old High German kiosan 
chooses	infl
	head	choose
	syl	choos:es
	pos	vb.
choosing	infl
	head	choose
	syl	choos+ing
	pos	vb.
chose	infl
	head	choose
	syl	chose
	pos	vb.
chosen	infl
	head	choose
	syl	cho+sen.
	pos	vb.
choose	1.
	syl	choose
	pron	<Cu:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to select (a person, thing, course of action, etc.) from a number of alternatives.
choose	2.
	syl	choose
	pron	<Cu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to consider it desirable or proper.
	exam	1	I don't choose to read that book.
choose	3.
	syl	choose
	pron	<Cu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to like; please.
	exam	1	you may stand if you choose.
cannot choose but	4.
	head	choose
	syl	cannot choose but.
	def	to be obliged to.
	exam	1	we cannot choose but vote for him.
nothing	5.
	head	choose
	or	little to choose between
	syl	nothing
	usage	of two people or objects
	def	almost equal.
chooser	sub
	head	choose
	syl	choos+er
	pos	n.
choosier	infl
	head	choosy
	syl	choos:i+er
	pos	adj.
choosiest	infl
	head	choosy
	syl	choos:i+est.
	pos	adj.
choosy	0.
	syl	choos:y
	pron	<1Cu:zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	par?!ticular in making a choice; difficult to please.
chop	ety	C16: variant of #7chap %1
chops	infl
	head	chop
	syl	chops
	pos	vb.
chopping	infl
	head	chop
	syl	chop+ping
	pos	vb.
chopped	infl
	head	chop
	syl	chopped.
	pos	vb.
chop	H1.1.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by down or off
	def	to cut (something) with a blow from an axe or other sharp tool.
chop	H1.2.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce or make in this manner.
	exam	1	to chop firewood.
chop	H1.3.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cut into pieces.
chop	H1.4.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to dispense with or reduce.
chop	H1.5.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move quickly or violently.
chop	H1.6.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Tennis, cricket, etc.
	def	to hit (a ball) sharply downwards.
chop	H1.7.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Boxing, karate, etc.
	def	to punch or strike (an opponent) with a short sharp blow.
chop	H1.8.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	West African.
	def	an informal word for {eat}.
chop	H1.9.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting blow.
chop	H1.10.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of chopping.
chop	H1.11.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece chopped off.
chop	H1.12.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	def	a slice of mutton, lamb, or pork, generally including a rib.
chop	H1.13.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a share (esp. in the phrase {get} {hop in for one's chop}) .
chop	H1.14.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	qual	West African.
	def	an informal word for {food}.
chop	H1.15.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a sharp downward blow or stroke.
not much chop	16.
	head	chop
	syl	not much chop.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	not much good; poor.
the chop	17.
	head	chop
	syl	the chop.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	dismissal from employment.
chop	ety	Old English ceapian to barter; see #7cheap, chapman 
chops	infl
	head	chop
	syl	chops
	pos	vb.
chopping	infl
	head	chop
	syl	chop+ping
	pos	vb.
chopped	infl
	head	chop
	syl	chopped.
	pos	vb.
chop	H2.1.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change direction suddenly; vacillate (esp. in the phrase {chop and change) }.
chop	H2.2.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to barter.
chop logic	3.
	head	chop
	syl	chop logic.
	def	to argue over small points.
chop	ety	C17: from Hindi chh*_ap 
chop	H3.0.
	syl	chop
	pron	<Cop>
	pos	n.
	def	a design stamped on goods as a trademark, esp. in the Far East.
chop chop	ety	C19: from Chinese dialect; related to Cantonese kap kap 
chop chop	0.
	syl	chop chop
	pos	adv.
	def	pidgin English for {quickly}.
chopfallen	0.
	syl	chop+fall:en
	pron	<1Cop2fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {chapfallen}.
chophouse	H1.0.
	syl	chop+house
	pron	<1Cop2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a restaurant specializing in steaks, grills, chops, etc.
chophouse	H2.0.
	syl	chop+house
	pron	<1Cop2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a customs house in China.
Fr'ed'eric Francois	infl
	head	Chopin
	syl	Fr*'e:d*'e:ric Fran:*,cois
	pron	<frAdArik fr?~a1swa). 1810-49, Polish composAr and pianist activA in FrancA, who wrotA chiAfly for thA piano: notAd for his harmonic imagination and his lyrical and mAlancholy qualitiAs>
	pos	n.
chopine	ety	C16: from Old Spanish chap*'in, probably imitative of the sound made by the shoe when walking
chopin	alt
	head	chopine
	or	chopine
	syl	chop+in
	pron	<1Copin>
	pos	n.
chopine	0.
	or	chopin
	syl	cho+pine
	pron	<Co1pEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sandal-like shoe on tall wooden or cork bases popular in the 18th century.
choplogic	ety	C16: from #7chop %2 +#7logic 
choplogic	0.a.
	syl	chop+log:ic
	pron	<1Cop2loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	fallacious reasoning.
choplogic	0.b.
	syl	chop+log:ic
	pron	<1Cop2loJik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a choplogic speech.
chopper	1.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small hand axe.
chopper	2.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a butcher's cleaver.
chopper	3.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that cuts or chops.
chopper	4.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {helicopter}.
chopper	5.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a slang name for {penis}.
chopper	6.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for periodically interrupting an electric current or beam of radiation to produce a pulsed current or beam. See also {{vibrator} (sense 3)}.
chopper	7.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bicycle or motorcycle with very high handlebars and an elongated saddle.
chopper	8.
	syl	chop+per
	pron	<1Cop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a sub-machine-gun.
choppers	0.
	syl	chop+pers
	pron	<1Cop*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	teeth, esp. false ones.
chopper tool	0.
	syl	chop+per tool
	pos	n.
	def	a core tool of flint or stone, with a transverse cutting edge, characteristic of cultures in Asia and parts of the Middle East and Europe.
choppier	infl
	head	choppy
	syl	chop+pi+er
	pos	adj.
choppiest	infl
	head	choppy
	syl	chop+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
choppy	0.
	syl	chop+py
	pron	<1Copi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the sea, weather, etc.
	def	fairly rough.
choppily	sub
	head	choppy
	syl	chop+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
choppiness	sub
	head	choppy
	syl	chop+pi+ness
	pos	n.
chops	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
chops	1.
	syl	chops
	pron	<Cops>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the jaws or cheeks; jowls.
chops	2.
	syl	chops
	pron	<Cops>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the mouth.
lick one's chops	3.
	head	chops
	syl	lick one's chops.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to anticipate with pleasure.
chopsticks	ety	C17: from pidgin English, from chop quick, of Chinese dialect origin+#7stick %1
chopsticks	0.
	syl	chop+sticks
	pron	<1Copstiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of thin sticks, of ivory, wood, etc., used as eating utensils by the Chinese, Japanese, etc.
chop suey	ety	C19: from Chinese (Cantonese) tsap sui odds and ends
chop suey	0.
	syl	chop su:ey
	pron	<1su:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese-style dish originating in the U.S., consisting of meat or chicken, bean sprouts, etc., stewed and served with rice.
choragus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek khoragos, from khoros #7chorus+ agein to lead
choragi	infl
	head	choragus
	or	choraguses
	syl	cho+ra+gi
	pron	<-JI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
choraguses	infl
	head	choragus
	or	choragi
	syl	cho+ra+gus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
choragus	1.a.
	syl	cho+ra+gus
	pron	<kc:1rAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the leader of a chorus.
choragus	1.b.
	syl	cho+ra+gus
	pron	<kc:1rAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a sponsor of a chorus.
choragus	2.
	syl	cho+ra+gus
	pron	<kc:1rAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a conductor of a festival.
choragic	sub
	head	choragus
	syl	cho+rag+ic
	pron	<kc:1r@Jik>, <-1rA->
	pos	adj.
choral	1.
	syl	cho+ral
	pron	<1kc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, sung by, or designed for a chorus or choir. {~} (k$A#!r$a$:l)
choral	2.
	syl	cho+ral
	pron	<1kc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {chorale}.
chorally	sub
	head	choral
	syl	cho+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
chorale	ety	C19: from German Choralgesang, translation of Latin cantus chor*_alis choral song
choral	alt
	head	chorale
	or	chorale
	syl	cho+ral
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	n.
chorale	1.
	or	choral
	syl	cho+rale
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow stately hymn tune, esp. of the Lutheran Church.
chorale	2.
	or	choral
	syl	cho+rale
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a choir or chorus.
chorale prelude	0.
	syl	cho+rale prel+ude
	pos	n.
	def	a composition for organ using a chorale as a cantus firmus or as the basis for variations.
chord	ety	C16: from Latin chorde, from Greek khord*_e gut, string; see #7cord 
chord	H1.1.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an emotional response, esp. one of sympathy.
	exam	1	the story struck the right chord.
chord	H1.2.a.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line connecting two points on a curve or curved surface.
chord	H1.2.b.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the line segment lying between two points of intersection of a straight line and a curve or curved surface.
chord	H1.3.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	one of the principal members of a truss, esp. one that lies along the top or the bottom.
chord	H1.4.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a variant spelling of {cord}.
chord	H1.5.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary straight line joining the leading edge and the trailing edge of an aerofoil.
chord	H1.6.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the string of a musical instrument.
chorded	sub
	head	chord
	syl	chord+ed
	pos	adj.
chord	ety	C15: short for #7accord ; spelling influenced by #7chord %1
chord	H2.1.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the simultaneous sounding of a group of musical notes, usually three or more in number. See {{concord} (sense 4)}, {{discord} (sense 3)}.
chord	H2.2.
	syl	chord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a melodic line) with chords.
chordal	sub
	head	chord
	syl	chord+al
	pos	adj.
chordate	1.
	syl	chor+date
	pron	<1kc:dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal of the phylum including the vertebrates and protochordates, characterized by a notochord, dorsal tubular nerve cord, and pharyngeal gill slits.
chordate	2.
	syl	chor+date
	pron	<1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
chording	1.
	syl	chord+ing
	pron	<1kc:diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the distribution of chords throughout a piece of harmony.
chording	2.
	syl	chord+ing
	pron	<1kc:diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the intonation of a group of instruments or voices.
chordophone	0.
	syl	chord:o+phone
	pron	<1kc:d*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical instrument producing sounds through the vibration of strings, such as the piano, harp, violin, or guitar.
chord symbol	0.
	syl	chord sym+bol
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of a series of letters and numerals, used as a shorthand indication of chords, esp. in jazz, folk, or pop music.
	exam	1	B7 indicates the dominant seventh chord in the key of E.
chore	ety	C19: variant of #7chare 
chore	1.
	syl	chore
	pron	<Cc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small routine task, esp. a domestic one.
chore	2.
	syl	chore
	pron	<Cc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant task.
-chore	ety	from Greek kh*_orein to move
-chore	0.
	syl	-chore
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) indicating a plant that is distributed by a certain means or agency.
	exam	1	anemochore.
-chorous	sub
	head	-chore
	or	-choric
	syl	-cho:rous
	pos	adj.
-choric	sub
	head	-chore
	or	-chorous
	syl	-cho:ric
	pos	adj.
chorea	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: dance, from Greek khoreia, from khoros dance; see #7chorus 
chorea	0.
	syl	cho+re:a
	pron	<ko1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by uncontrollable irregular brief jerky movements. Nontechnical name: {Saint Vitus's dance}.
choreal	sub
	head	chorea
	or	choreic
	syl	cho+1re:al
	pos	adj.
choreic	sub
	head	chorea
	or	choreal
	syl	cho+1re:ic
	pos	adj.
choreo-	ety	from Greek khoreios, from khoros dance
choreo-	0.
	syl	cho:re:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the art of dancing or ballet.
	exam	1	choreodrama;
	exam	2	choreography.
choreodrama	0.
	syl	cho+re:o+dra+ma
	pron	<2kc:ri*u1dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dancing.
	def	dance drama performed by a group.
choreograph	0.
	syl	cho+re:o+graph
	pron	<1kori*2gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compose the steps and dances for a piece of music or ballet.
choreography	ety	C18: from Greek khoreia dance+-#7graphy 
choregraphy	alt
	head	choreography
	or	choreography
	syl	cho+reg+ra+phy
	pron	<ko1reg?!r*fi>
	pos	n.
choreography	1.
	or	choregraphy
	syl	cho+re:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2kori1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the composition of dance steps and sequences for ballet and stage dancing.
choreography	2.
	or	choregraphy
	syl	cho+re:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2kori1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the steps and sequences of a ballet or dance.
choreography	3.
	or	choregraphy
	syl	cho+re:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2kori1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the notation representing such steps.
choreography	4.
	or	choregraphy
	syl	cho+re:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2kori1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of dancing.
choreographer	sub
	head	choreography
	or	choregrapher
	syl	cho+re:1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
choregrapher	sub
	head	choreography
	or	choreographer
	syl	cho+1reg+ra+pher
	pos	n.
choreographic	sub
	head	choreography
	or	choregraphic
	syl	cho+re:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2kori*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
choregraphic	sub
	head	choreography
	or	choreographic
	syl	cho+re:graph+ic
	pron	<2kor*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
choreographically	sub
	head	choreography
	or	choregraphically
	syl	cho+re:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
choregraphically	sub
	head	choreography
	or	choreographically
	syl	cho+re:1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
choriamb	ety	C19: from Late Latin choriambus, from Greek khoriambos, from khoreios trochee, of a chorus, from khoros #7chorus 
choriambus	alt
	head	choriamb
	or	choriamb
	syl	cho+ri+am+bus
	pron	<2kori1@mb*s>
	pos	n.
choriambs	infl
	head	choriamb
	or	choriambi
	syl	cho+ri+ambs
	pron	<-1@mbI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
choriambi	infl
	head	choriamb
	or	choriambs
	syl	cho+ri+am+bi
	pron	<-1@mbI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
choriamb	0.
	or	choriambus
	syl	cho+ri+amb
	pron	<1kori2@mb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot used in classical verse consisting of four syllables, two short ones between two long ones (*_ *_ *v *v *_ *_ ).
choriambic	sub
	head	choriamb
	syl	cho+ri+1am+bic
	pos	adj.
choric	0.
	syl	cho+ric
	pron	<1korik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, for, or in the manner of a chorus, esp. of singing, dancing, or the speaking of verse.
chorion	ety	C16: from Greek khorion afterbirth
chorion	0.
	syl	cho+ri+on
	pron	<1kc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer of two membranes (see also {amnion}) that form a sac around the embryonic reptile, bird, or mammal: contributes to the placenta in mammals.
chorionic	sub
	head	chorion
	or	chorial
	syl	cho+ri+1on+ic
	pos	adj.
chorial	sub
	head	chorion
	or	chorionic
	syl	cho+ri:al
	pos	adj.
chorister	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin chorista 
chorister	0.
	syl	chor+is+ter
	pron	<1korist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer in a choir, esp. a choirboy.
chorizo	ety	C19: Spanish
chorizos	infl
	head	chorizo
	syl	chor:i+zos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chorizo	0.
	syl	chor:i+zo
	pron	<Cc:1rEz*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of highly seasoned pork sausage of Spain or Mexico.
C horizon	0.
	syl	C ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	the layer of a soil profile immediately below the B horizon and above the bedrock, composed of weathered rock little affected by soil-forming processes.
Chorley	0.
	syl	Chor+ley
	pron	<1Cc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in S Lancashire: cotton textiles. Pop.: 31609 (1971).
chorography	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek kh*_orographia, from kh*_oros place, country+-#7graphy 
chorography	1.
	syl	cho+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<ko1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	the technique of mapping regions.
chorography	2.
	syl	cho+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<ko1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	a description or map of a region, as opposed to a small area.
chorographer	sub
	head	chorography
	syl	cho+1rog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chorographic	sub
	head	chorography
	or	chorographical
	syl	cho+ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2kor*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chorographical	sub
	head	chorography
	or	chorographic
	syl	cho+ro+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
chorographically	sub
	head	chorography
	syl	cho+ro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
choroid	ety	C18: from Greek khoroeid*_es, erroneously for khori?!oeid*_es, from #7chorion 
chorioid	alt
	head	choroid
	or	choroid
	syl	cho+ri+oid
	pron	<1kc:ri2cid>
	pos	adj.
choroid	1.
	or	chorioid
	syl	cho+roid
	pron	<1kc:rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the chorion, esp. in being vascular.
choroid	2.
	or	chorioid
	syl	cho+roid
	pron	<1kc:rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the brownish vascular membrane of the eyeball between the sclera and the retina.
choroid plexus	0.
	syl	cho+roid plex+us
	pos	n.
	def	a multilobed vascular membrane, projecting into the cerebral ventricles, that secretes cerebrospinal fluid.
chorology	ety	C20: from German Chorologie, from Greek choros place+-#7logy 
chorology	1.
	syl	cho+rol+o:gy
	pron	<k*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the causal relations between geographical phenomena occurring within a particular region.
chorology	2.
	syl	cho+rol+o:gy
	pron	<k*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the spatial distribution of organisms.
chortle	ety	C19: coined (1871) by Lewis Carroll in @6Through the Looking-glass@9; probably a blend of #7chuckle+snort 
chortle	1.
	syl	chor+tle
	pron	<1Cc:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to chuckle gleefully.
chortle	2.
	syl	chor+tle
	pron	<1Cc:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a gleeful chuckle.
chortler	sub
	head	chortle
	syl	chor+tler
	pos	n.
chorus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek khoros 
choruses	infl
	head	chorus
	syl	cho+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chorus	1.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large choir of singers or a piece of music composed for such a choir.
chorus	2.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of singers or dancers who perform together, in contrast to principals or soloists.
chorus	3.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a song in which a soloist is joined by a group of singers, esp. in a recurring refrain.
chorus	4.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediate section of a pop song, blues, etc., as distinct from the verse.
chorus	5.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	any of a series of variations on a theme.
chorus	6.a.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a lyric poem sung by a group of dancers, originally as a religious rite.
chorus	6.b.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ode or series of odes sung by a group of actors.
chorus	7.a.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Greek drama
	def	the actors who sang the chorus and commented on the action of the play.
chorus	7.b.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	actors playing a similar role in any drama.
chorus	8.a.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Elizabethan drama
	def	the actor who spoke the prologue, etc.
chorus	8.b.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the play spoken by this actor.
chorus	9.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people or animals producing words or sounds simultaneously.
chorus	10.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any speech, song, or other form of utterance produced by a group of people or animals simultaneously.
	exam	1	a chorus of sighs;
	exam	2	the dawn chorus.
in chorus	11.
	head	chorus
	syl	in chorus.
	def	in unison.
chorus	12.
	syl	cho+rus
	pron	<1kc:r*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak, sing, or utter (words, sounds, etc.) in unison.
chorus girl	0.
	syl	cho+rus girl
	pos	n.
	def	a girl who dances or sings in the chorus of a musical comedy, revue, etc.
chorusmaster	0.
	syl	cho:rus+mas:ter
	pron	<1kc:r*s2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the conductor of a choir.
Chorz'ow	0.
	syl	Chor+z*'ow
	pron	Polish <1xcZuf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Poland: under German administration from 1794 to 1921. Pop.: 154500 (1974 est.). German name: {K*"onigsh*"utte}.
chose	H1.0.
	syl	chose
	pron	<C*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {choose}.
chose	ety	C17: from French: thing, from Latin causa cause, case, reason
chose	H2.0.
	syl	chose
	pron	<S*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an article of personal property.
chosen	1.
	syl	cho+sen
	pron	<1C*uzN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {choose}.
chosen	2.
	syl	cho+sen
	pron	<1C*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	selected or picked out, esp. for some special quality.
Chosen	0.
	syl	Cho+sen
	pron	<1C*u1sen>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for {Korea} as a Japanese province (1910-45).
chosen people	0.
	syl	cho+sen peo+ple
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various peoples believing themselves to be chosen by God, esp. the Jews.
Chosvo n	0.
	syl	Cho+s*vo+800118 n
	pron	<1C*u1son>
	pos	n.
	def	the Korean name for {Korea}.
Chota Nagpur	0.
	syl	Cho+ta Nag+pur
	pron	<1C*ut*> <1na:gpu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plateau in E India, in Bihar state: forested, with rich mineral resources and much heavy industry; produces chiefly lac (world's leading supplier), coal (half India's total output), and mica.
chott	0.
	syl	chott
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shott}.
chou	ety	C18 (a bun): from French, from Latin caulis cabbage
choux	infl
	head	chou
	syl	choux
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chou	1.
	syl	chou
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cabbage.
chou	2.
	syl	chou
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rosette.
chou	3.
	syl	chou
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a round cream bun.
Chou	0.
	syl	Chou
	pron	<C*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperial dynasty of China from about 1126 to 255 #7b.c.
Chou En-lai	0.
	syl	Chou En-lai
	pron	<1C*u> <en1lI>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1976, Chinese Communist statesman; foreign minister of the People's Republic of China (1949-58) and premier (1949-76).
chough	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; probably related to Old French cauwe, Old English c*_eo 
chough	1.
	syl	chough
	pron	<C^f>
	pos	n.
	def	a large black passerine bird, of parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, with a long downward-curving red bill: family (crows).
alpine chough	2.
	head	chough
	syl	alpine chough.
	def	a smaller related bird, with a shorter yellow bill.
choux pastry	ety	partial translation of French p*^ate choux cabbage dough (from its round shape)
choux pastry	0.
	syl	choux pas+try
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a very light pastry made with eggs, used for eclairs, etc.
chow	1.
	syl	chow
	pron	<Cau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	food.
chow	2.
	syl	chow
	pron	<Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {{chow-chow} (sense 1)}.
chow	3.
	syl	chow
	pron	<Cau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a derogatory term for {Chinese}.
chow-chow	ety	C19: from pidgin English, probably based on Mandarin Chinese cha miscellaneous
chow-chow	1.
	syl	chow-chow
	pos	n.
	def	a thick-coated breed of dog with a curled tail, originally from China. Often shortened to {chow}.
chow-chow	2.
	syl	chow-chow
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese preserve of ginger, orange peel, etc. in syrup.
chow-chow	3.
	syl	chow-chow
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed vegetable pickle.
chowder	ety	C18: from French chaudi*`ere kettle, from Late Latin cald*_aria; see #7cauldron 
chowder	0.
	syl	chow+der
	pron	<1Caud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a thick soup or stew containing clams or fish.
chow mein	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese), variant of Mandarin ch'ao mien fried noodles
chow mein	0.
	syl	chow mein
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese-American dish, consisting of mushrooms, meat, shrimps, etc., served with fried noodles.
Chr	1.
	syl	Chr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Christ.
Chr	2.
	syl	Chr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Christian.
chrematistic	ety	C18: from Greek, from khr*_ematizein to make money, from khr*_ema money &- @!chre+ma+#!tis+tics n.
chrematistic	0.
	syl	chre+ma+tis+tic
	pron	<2krEm*1tistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to money-making.
chresard	ety	C20: from Greek khr*_esis use (from khr*_esthai to use)+ ardein to water
chresard	0.
	syl	chres+ard
	pron	<1kres*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of water present in the soil that is available to plants.
chrestomathy	ety	C19: from Greek khr*_estomatheia, from khr*_estos useful+ mathein to learn
chrestomathies	infl
	head	chrestomathy
	syl	chres+tom:a+thies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chrestomathy	0.
	syl	chres+tom:a+thy
	pron	<kres1tom*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a collection of literary passages, used in the study of language.
chrestomathic	sub
	head	chrestomathy
	syl	chres+to+math+ic
	pron	<2krest*u1m@Tik>
	pos	adj.
Chr'etien de Troyes	0.
	syl	Chr*'e:tien de Troyes
	pron	French <krAtj*~e> <d*> <1trwa>
	pos	n.
	def	12th-century French poet, who wrote the five Arthurian romances and (??1155-??1190), the first courtly romances.
chrism	ety	Old English crisma, from Medieval Latin, from Greek khrisma unction, from khriein to anoint
chrisom	alt
	head	chrism
	or	chrism
	syl	chris+om
	pron	<1kriz*m>
	pos	n.
chrism	0.
	or	chrisom
	syl	chrism
	pron	<1kriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches.
chrismal	sub
	head	chrism
	syl	chris+mal
	pron	<1krizm*l>
	pos	adj.
chrismatories	infl
	head	chrismatory
	syl	chris+ma+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chrismatory	0.
	syl	chris+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1krizm*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a small receptacle containing the three kinds of consecrated oil used in the sacraments.
chrisom	1.
	syl	chris+om
	pron	<1kriz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a white robe put on an infant at baptism and formerly used as a burial shroud if the infant died soon afterwards.
chrisom	2.
	syl	chris+om
	pron	<1kriz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an infant wearing such a robe.
chrisom	3.
	syl	chris+om
	pron	<1kriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chrism}.
Chrissie	0.
	syl	Chris+sie
	pron	<1krisi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a slang name for {Christmas}.
Christ	ety	Old English Cr*_ist, from Latin Chr*_istus, from Greek khristos anointed one (from khriein to anoint), translating Hebrew m*_ash*_iah M#7essiah 
Christ	1.
	syl	Christ
	pron	<krIst>
	pos	n.
	def	Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ), regarded by Christians as fulfilling Old Testament prophecies of the Messiah.
Christ	2.
	syl	Christ
	pron	<krIst>
	pos	n.
	def	the Messiah or anointed one of God as the subject of Old Testament prophecies.
Christ	3.
	syl	Christ
	pron	<krIst>
	pos	n.
	def	an image or picture of Christ.
Christ	4.
	syl	Christ
	pron	<krIst>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an oath expressing annoyance, surprise, etc.
Christ	xref
	syl	Christ
	pron	<krIst>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Jesus}.
Christly	sub
	head	Christ
	syl	Christ+ly
	pos	adj.
Christadelphian	1.
	syl	Chris+ta+del+phi:an
	pron	<2krist*1delfi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian millenarian sect founded in the U.S. about 1848, holding that only the just will enter eternal life, that the wicked will be annihilated, and that the ignorant, the unconverted, and infants will not be raised from the dead.
Christadelphian	2.
	syl	Chris+ta+del+phi:an
	pron	<2krist*1delfi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this body or its beliefs and practices.
Christchurch	1.
	syl	Christ+church
	pron	<1krIst2CR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest city in New Zealand, on E South Island: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop.: 170600 (1974 est.).
Christchurch	2.
	syl	Christ+church
	pron	<1krIst2CR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in S England, in SW Hampshire. Pop.: 31373 (1971).
christcross	1.a.
	syl	christ+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark of a cross formerly placed in front of the alphabet in hornbooks.
christcross	1.b.
	syl	christ+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the alphabet itself.
christcross	2.
	syl	christ+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a cross used in place of a signature by someone unable to sign his name.
christen	ety	Old English cristnian, from Cr*_ist C#7hrist 
christen	1.
	syl	chris+ten
	pron	<1krisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a Christian name to in baptism as a sign of incorporation into a Christian Church.
christen	2.
	syl	chris+ten
	pron	<1krisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {baptize}.
christen	3.
	syl	chris+ten
	pron	<1krisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a name to anything, esp. with some ceremony.
christen	4.
	syl	chris+ten
	pron	<1krisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to use for the first time.
christener	sub
	head	christen
	syl	chris+ten+er
	pos	n.
Christendom	1.
	syl	Chris+ten+dom
	pron	<1krisNd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the collective body of Christians throughout the world or throughout history.
Christendom	2.
	syl	Chris+ten+dom
	pron	<1krisNd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {Christianity}.
christening	0.
	syl	chris+ten+ing
	pron	<1krisNiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian sacrament of baptism or the ceremony in which this is conferred.
Christhood	0.
	syl	Christ+hood
	pron	<1krIsthud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being the Christ, the anointed one of God.
Christian	H1.1.a.
	syl	Chris+tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes in and follows Jesus Christ.
Christian	H1.1.b.
	syl	Chris+tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian Church or denomination.
Christian	H1.2.
	syl	Chris+tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who possesses Christian virtues, esp. practical ones.
Christian	H1.3.
	syl	Chris+tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from Jesus Christ, his teachings, example, or his followers.
Christian	H1.4.
	syl	Chris+tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	exhibiting kindness or goodness.
christianly	sub
	head	Christian
	syl	1chris+tian+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
Charlie	infl
	head	Christian
	syl	Char:lie.
	pos	n.
Christian	H2.0.
	syl	Chris:tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1919-1942, U.S. modern-jazz guitarist.
Christian X	0.
	syl	Chris:tian X
	pron	<1krisC*n>, Danish <1krAsdjan>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1947, king of Denmark (1912-47) and Iceland (1918-44).
Christian Action	0.
	syl	Chris+tian Ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an inter-Church movement formed in 1946 to promote Christian ideals in society at large.
Christian Brothers	0.
	syl	Chris+tian Broth+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a religious congregation of laymen founded in France in 1684 for the education of the poor. Also called: {Brothers of the Christian Schools}.
Christian Era	0.
	syl	Chris+tian E:ra
	pos	n.
	def	the period beginning with the year of Christ's birth. Dates in this era are labelled #7a.d., those previous to it #7b.c. Also called: {Common Era}.
Christiania	1.
	syl	Chris+ti:a+ni:a
	pron	<2kristi1a:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1624-1877) of {Oslo}.
Christiania	2.a.
	syl	Chris+ti:a+ni:a
	pron	<2kristi1a:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Christy, Christie}. a turn in which the body is swung sharply round with the skis parallel, originating in Norway and used for stopping, slowing down, or changing direction quickly.
Christiania	2.b.
	syl	Chris+ti:a+ni:a
	pron	<2kristi1a:ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	a manoeuvre in which the rider crouches down, puts one leg out at right angles, and puts his arms out on either side.
Christianity	1.
	syl	Chris+ti+an+i:ty
	pron	<2kristi1@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian religion.
Christianity	2.
	syl	Chris+ti+an+i:ty
	pron	<2kristi1@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	Christian beliefs, practices or attitudes.
Christianity	3.
	syl	Chris+ti+an+i:ty
	pron	<2kristi1@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {Christendom}.
Christianise	alt
	head	Christianize
	or	Christianize
	syl	Chris+tian+ise
	pron	<1krisC*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Christianize	1.
	or	Christianise
	syl	Chris+tian+ize
	pron	<1krisC*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make Christian or convert to Christianity.
Christianize	2.
	or	Christianise
	syl	Chris+tian+ize
	pron	<1krisC*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imbue with Christian principles, spirit, or outlook.
Christianize	3.
	or	Christianise
	syl	Chris+tian+ize
	pron	<1krisC*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to become Christian.
Christianization	sub
	head	Christianize
	or	Christianisation
	syl	Chris+tian:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Christianisation	sub
	head	Christianize
	or	Christianization
	syl	Chris+tian:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Christianizer	sub
	head	Christianize
	or	Christianiser
	syl	Chris+tian+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Christianiser	sub
	head	Christianize
	or	Christianizer
	syl	Chris+tian+1is+er
	pos	n.
Christian name	0.
	syl	Chris+tian name
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a personal or given name. It is formally given to Christians at christening. Compare {surname}.
Christiansand	0.
	syl	Chris+tian+sand
	pron	<1krisC*n2s@nd>, Norwegian <2kristjan1san>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kristiansand}.
Christian Science	0.
	syl	Chris+tian Sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the religious system and teaching of the Church of Christ, Scientist. It was founded by Mary Baker Eddy (1866) and emphasizes spiritual healing and the unreality of matter. &- {#!Chris+tian #!Sci+en+tist}
Agatha (Mary Clarissa) 	1.
	head	Christie
	syl	Ag:a:tha (Mary Clarissa) .
	def	1891-1976, English author of detective stories, many featuring Hercule Poirot: also several plays, including (1952).
John Reginald Halliday	2.
	head	Christie
	syl	John Reg:i:nald Hal:li:day.
	def	1898-1953, English murderer. His trial influenced legislation regarding the death penalty after he was found guilty of a murder for which Timothy Evans had been hanged.
Christina	0.
	syl	Chris:ti:na
	pron	<kri1stEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	1626-89, queen of Sweden (1632-54), daughter of Gustavus Adolphus, noted particularly for her patronage of literature.
Christlike	0.
	syl	Christ+like
	pron	<1krIst2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or showing the spirit of Jesus Christ.
Christlikeness	sub
	head	Christlike
	syl	Christ+2like:ness
	pos	n.
Christmas	ety	Old English Cr*_istes m@asse M#7ass of C#7hrist 
Christmas	1.a.
	syl	Christ+mas
	pron	<1krism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the annual commemoration by Christians of the birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25.
Christmas	1.b.
	syl	Christ+mas
	pron	<1krism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Christmas Day}. Dec. 25, observed as a day of secular celebrations when gifts and greetings are exchanged.
Christmas	1.c.
	syl	Christ+mas
	pron	<1krism*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	Christmas celebrations.
Christmas	2.
	syl	Christ+mas
	pron	<1krism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Christmas Day}. (in England, Wales and Ireland) Dec. 25, one of the four quarter days. Compare {Lady Day, Midsummer Day, Michaelmas}.
Christmas	3.
	syl	Christ+mas
	pron	<1krism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Christ@.mas+tide}. the period of celebrations extending from Dec. 24 to the feast of the Epiphany on Jan. 6.
Christmas beetle	0.
	syl	Christ+mas bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various greenish-gold Australian scarab beetles of the genus which are common in summer.
Christmas box	0.
	syl	Christ+mas box
	pos	n.
	def	a tip or present given at Christmas, esp. to postmen, tradesmen, etc.
Christmas cactus	0.
	syl	Christ+mas cac+tus
	pos	n.
	def	a Brazilian cactus, widely cultivated as an ornamental for its showy red flowers. Also called: {crab cactus}.
Christmas card	0.
	syl	Christ+mas card
	pos	n.
	def	a greeting card sent at Christmas.
Christmas Eve	0.
	syl	Christ+mas Eve
	pos	n.
	def	the evening or the whole day before Christmas Day.
Christmas Island	1.
	syl	Christ+mas Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Pacific, in the Line Islands: the largest atoll in the world. Pop.: 367 (1968). Area: 359 sq. km (139 sq. miles).
Christmas Island	2.
	syl	Christ+mas Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, south of Java: administered by Singapore (1900-58), now by Australia; phosphate-mining. Pop.: 2691 (1971). Area: 135 sq. km (52 sq. miles).
Christmas pudding	0.
	syl	Christ+mas pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rich steamed pudding containing suet, dried fruit, spices, brandy, etc., served at Christmas. Also called: {plum pudding}.
Christmas rose	0.
	syl	Christ+mas rose
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen ranunculaceous plant, of S Europe and W Asia, with white or pinkish winter-blooming flowers. Also called: {hellebore, winter rose}.
Christmas stocking	0.
	syl	Christ+mas stock+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a stocking hung up by children on Christmas Eve for Santa Claus to fill with presents.
Christmastide	0.
	syl	Christ:mas+tide
	pron	<1krism*s2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the season of Christmas, extending from Dec. 24 (Christmas Eve) to Jan. 6 (the festival of the Epiphany or Twelfth Night).
Christmas tree	1.
	syl	Christ+mas tree
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen tree or an imitation of one, decorated as part of Christmas celebrations.
Christmas tree	2.
	syl	Christ+mas tree
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (Austral.): {Christmas bush}. any of various trees or shrubs flowering at Christmas and used for decoration.
Christo-	0.
	syl	Christ:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating or relating to Christ.
	exam	1	Christology.
Boris	infl
	head	Christoff
	syl	Bo:ris.
	pos	n.
Christoff	0.
	syl	Chris:toff
	pron	<1kristof>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, Bulgarian bass-baritone, noted esp. for his performance in the title role of Mussorgsky's
Christology	0.
	syl	Chris+tol+o:gy
	pron	<kri1stol*Ji>, <krI->
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of theology concerned with the person, attributes, and deeds of Christ.
Christological	sub
	head	Christology
	syl	Chris+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2krist*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
Christologist	sub
	head	Christology
	syl	Chris+1tol+o:gist
	pos	n.
Henri	infl
	head	Christophe
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Christophe	0.
	syl	Chris:tophe
	pron	French <kris1tcf>
	pos	n.
	def	1767-1820, Haitian revolutionary leader; king of Haiti (1811-20).
Saint	infl
	head	Christopher
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Christopher	0.
	syl	Chris:to:pher
	pron	<1krist*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd century #7a.d., Christian martyr; patron saint of travellers. Feast day: July 25.
Christ's-thorn	0.
	syl	Christ's-thorn
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of SW Asia, such as and the jujube, that have thorny stems and are popularly believed to have been used for Christ's Crown of Thorns.
Christies	infl
	head	Christy
	syl	Chris+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Christy	0.
	syl	Chris+ty
	pron	<1kristi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {{Christiania} (sense 2)}.
chroma	ety	C19: from Greek khr*_oma colour
chroma	0.
	syl	chro+ma
	pron	<1kr*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribute of a colour that enables an observer to judge how much chromatic colour it contains irrespective of achromatic colour present. See also {{saturation} (sense 4)}.
chromate	0.
	syl	chro+mate
	pron	<1kr*umAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of chromic acid. Simple chromate salts contain the divalent ion, CrO%2@b\4%#-#800119 , and are orange.
chromatic	ety	C17: from Greek khr*_omatikos, from khr*_oma colour
chromatic	1.
	syl	chro+mat+ic
	pron	<kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by a colour or colours.
chromatic	2.a.
	syl	chro+mat+ic
	pron	<kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving the sharpening or flattening of notes or the use of such notes in chords and harmonic progressions.
chromatic	2.b.
	syl	chro+mat+ic
	pron	<kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the chromatic scale or an instrument capable of producing it.
	exam	1	a chromatic harmonica.
chromatic	2.c.
	syl	chro+mat+ic
	pron	<kr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to chromaticism. Compare {diatonic}.
chromatically	sub
	head	chromatic
	syl	chro+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chromatic aberration	0.
	syl	chro+mat+ic ab+er+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a defect in a lens system characterized by the formation of images with coloured fringes and caused by the variation of the refractive index with the wavelength of light.
chromatic colour	0.
	syl	chro+mat+ic col+our
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a more formal term for { {colour} (sense 2)}.
chromaticity	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tic+i:ty
	pron	<2kr*um*1tisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of a colour or light with reference to its purity and its dominant wavelength.
chromaticity coordinates	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tic+i:ty co+or+di+nates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Physics.
	def	three numbers used to specify a colour, each of which is equal to one of the three tristimulus values divided by the sum of these values. Symbols.
	exam	1	x, y, z
chromaticity diagram	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tic+i:ty di:a+gram
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a diagram in which values of two chromaticity coordinates are marked on a pair of rectangular axes, a point in the plane of these axes representing the chromaticity of any colour.
chromaticness	0.
	syl	chro+mat+ic+ness
	pron	<kr*u1m@tiknis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the attribute of colour that involves both hue and saturation.
chromatology	alt
	head	chromatics
	or	chromatics
	syl	chro+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2kr*um*?!1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
chromatics	0.
	or	chromatology
	syl	chro+mat+ics
	pron	<kr*u1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of colour.
chromatist	sub
	head	chromatics
	or	chromatologist
	syl	chro+ma+tist
	pron	<1kr*um*tist>
	pos	n.
chromatologist	sub
	head	chromatics
	or	chromatist
	syl	chro+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
chromatic scale	0.
	syl	chro+mat+ic scale
	pos	n.
	def	a twelve-note scale including all the semitones of the octave.
chromatid	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tid
	pron	<1kr*um*tid>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two strands into which a chromosome divides during mitosis. They separate to form daughter chromosomes at anaphase.
chromatin	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tin
	pron	<1kr*um*tin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the part of the nucleus that consists of DNA, RNA, and proteins, forms the chromosomes, and stains with basic dyes. See also {euchromatin, heterochromatin}.
chromatinic	sub
	head	chromatin
	syl	chro+ma+1tin+ic
	pos	adj.
chromatoid	sub
	head	chromatin
	syl	chro+ma+2toid
	pos	adj.
chromato-	ety	from Greek khr*_oma, khr*_omat- colour
chromato-	1.
	syl	chro:ma:to-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating colour or coloured.
	exam	1	chromatophore.
chromato-	2.
	syl	chro:ma:to-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating chromatin.
	exam	1	chromatolysis.
chromatogram	1.
	syl	chro+ma+to+gram
	pron	<1kr*um*t*2gr@m>, <kr*u1m@t->
	pos	n.
	def	a column or strip of material containing constituents of a mixture separated by chromatography.
chromatogram	2.
	syl	chro+ma+to+gram
	pron	<1kr*um*t*2gr@m>, <kr*u1m@t->
	pos	n.
	def	a graph showing the quantity of a substance leaving a chromatography column as a function of time.
chromatography	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2kr*um*1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of separating and analysing the components of a mixture of liquids or gases by selective adsorption in a column of powder ({column chromatography}) or on a strip of paper ({paper chromatography) }. See also {gas chromatography}.
chromatographer	sub
	head	chromatography
	syl	chro+ma+1tog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chromatographic	sub
	head	chromatography
	syl	chro+ma+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*t*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chromatographically	sub
	head	chromatography
	syl	chro+ma+to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chromatology	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2kr*um*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chromatics}.
chromatolysis	0.
	syl	chro+ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2kr*um*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the dissolution of chromatin in injured cells.
chromatophore	1.
	syl	chro+ma+to+phore
	pron	<1kr*um*t*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell in the skin of frogs, chameleons, etc., in which pigment is concentrated or dispersed, causing the animal to change colour.
chromatophore	2.
	syl	chro+ma+to+phore
	pron	<1kr*um*t*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chromoplast}.
chromatophoric	sub
	head	chromatophore
	or	chromatophorous
	syl	chro+ma+to+1phor+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*1tof*r*s>
	pos	adj.
chromatophorous	sub
	head	chromatophore
	or	chromatophoric
	syl	chro+ma+toph+or+ous
	pron	<2kr*um*1tof*r*s>
	pos	adj.
chrome	ety	C19: via French from Greek khr*_oma colour
chrome	1.a.
	syl	chrome
	pron	<kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {chromium}, esp. when present in a pigment or dye.
chrome	1.b.
	syl	chrome
	pron	<kr*um>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a chrome dye.
chrome	2.
	syl	chrome
	pron	<kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	anything plated with chromium, such as fittings on a car body.
chrome	3.
	syl	chrome
	pron	<kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment or dye that contains chromium.
chrome	4.
	syl	chrome
	pron	<kr*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plate or be plated with chromium, usually by electroplating.
chrome	5.
	syl	chrome
	pron	<kr*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or be treated with a chromium compound, as in dyeing or tanning.
-chrome	ety	from Greek khr*_oma colour
-chrome	0.
	syl	-chrome
	pos	n.
	usage	and adj. combining form.
	def	colour, coloured, or pigment.
	exam	1	monochrome.
chrome alum	0.
	syl	chrome al:um
	pos	n.
	def	a violet-red crystalline substance, used as a mordant in dyeing. Formula: KCr(SO\4)\2.12H\2O.
chrome green	1.
	syl	chrome green
	pos	n.
	def	any green pigment made by mixing lead chromate with Prussian blue.
chrome green	2.
	syl	chrome green
	pos	n.
	def	any green pigment containing chromic oxide.
chrome red	0.
	syl	chrome red
	pos	n.
	def	any red pigment used in paints, consisting of a mixture of lead chromate and lead oxide; basic lead chromate.
chrome steel	0.
	syl	chrome steel
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hard rust-resistant steels containing chromium. Also called: {chromium steel}.
chrome yellow	0.
	syl	chrome yel+low
	pos	n.
	def	any yellow pigment consisting of lead chromate mixed with lead sulphate.
chromic	1.
	syl	chro+mic
	pron	<1kr*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing chromium in the trivalent state.
chromic	2.
	syl	chro+mic
	pron	<1kr*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or derived from chromic acid.
chromic acid	0.
	syl	chro+mic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable dibasic oxidizing acid known only in solution and in the form of chromate salts. Formula: H\2CrO\4.
chrominance	ety	C20: from #7chromo -#7+luminance 
chrominance	0.
	syl	chro+mi+nance
	pron	<1kr*umin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of light that causes the sensation of colour. It is determined by comparison with a reference source of the same brightness and of known chroma?!ticity.
chromite	1.
	syl	chro+mite
	pron	<1kr*umIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-black mineral consisting of a ferrous chromic oxide in cubic crystalline form, occurring principally in basic igneous rocks: the only commercial source of chromium and its compounds. Formula: FeCr\2O\4.
chromite	2.
	syl	chro+mite
	pron	<1kr*umIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of chromous acid.
chromium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from French: #7chrome 
chromium	0.
	syl	chro+mi:um
	pron	<1kr*umi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard grey metallic element that takes a high polish, occurring principally in chromite: used in steel alloys and electroplating to increase hardness and corrosion-resistance. Symbol: Cr; atomic no.: 24; atomic wt.: 51.996; valency: 2, 3, or 6; relative density: 7.19; melting pt.: 1890?%C; boiling pt.: 2482?%C.
chromium steel	0.
	syl	chro+mi:um steel
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chrome steel}.
chromos	infl
	head	chromo
	syl	chro+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chromo	0.
	syl	chro+mo
	pron	<1kr*um*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {chromolithograph}.
chromo-	ety	from Greek khr*_oma colour
chromo-	1.
	syl	chro:mo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating colour, coloured, or pigment.
	exam	1	chromogen.
chromo-	2.
	syl	chro:mo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating chromium.
	exam	1	chromyl.
chromogen	1.
	syl	chro+mo+gen
	pron	<1kr*um*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound that forms coloured compounds on oxidation.
chromogen	2.
	syl	chro+mo+gen
	pron	<1kr*um*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that can be converted to a dye.
chromogen	3.
	syl	chro+mo+gen
	pron	<1kr*um*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bacterium that produces a pigment.
chromogenic	1.
	syl	chro+mo+gen+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing colour.
chromogenic	2.
	syl	chro+mo+gen+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a chromogen.
chromolithograph	0.
	syl	chro+mo+lith:o+graph
	pron	<2kr*um*u1liT*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture produced by chromolithography.
chromolithography	0.
	syl	chro+mo+li+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<2kr*um*uli1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making coloured prints by lithography.
chromolithographer	sub
	head	chromolithography
	syl	chro+mo+li+1thog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
chromolithographic	sub
	head	chromolithography
	syl	chro+mo+lith:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*u2liT*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chromomere	0.
	syl	chro+mo+mere
	pron	<1kr*um*2mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	any of the dense areas of chromatin along the length of a chromosome during the early stages of cell division.
chromonema	ety	C20: from #7chromo -#7+ Greek n*_ema thread, yarn
chromonemata	infl
	head	chromonema
	syl	chro+mo+ne:ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chromonema	1.
	syl	chro+mo+ne:ma
	pron	<2kr*um*1nEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytol?!ogy.
	def	the coiled mass of threads within a nucleus at cell division.
chromonema	2.
	syl	chro+mo+ne:ma
	pron	<2kr*um*1nEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytol?!ogy.
	def	a coiled chromatin thread within a single chromo?!some.
chromonemal	sub
	head	chromonema
	syl	chro+mo+1ne:mal
	pron	<2kr*um*uni1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
chromonematic	sub
	head	chromonema
	or	chromonemic
	syl	chro+mo+ne:mat+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*uni1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
chromonemic	sub
	head	chromonema
	or	chromonematic
	syl	chro+mo+1ne:mic
	pos	adj.
chromophore	0.
	syl	chro+mo+phore
	pron	<1kr*um*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of atoms in a chemical compound that are responsible for the colour of the compound.
chromophoric	sub
	head	chromophore
	or	chromophorous
	syl	chro+mo+1phor+ic
	pos	adj.
chromophorous	sub
	head	chromophore
	or	chromophoric
	syl	chro+mo+1phor+ous
	pos	adj.
chromoplast	0.
	syl	chro+mo+plast
	pron	<1kr*um*2pl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a coloured plastid in a plant cell, esp. one containing carotenoids.
chromoprotein	0.
	syl	chro+mo+pro+tein
	pron	<2kr*um*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of conjugated proteins, such as haemoglobin, in which the protein is joined to a coloured group, usually a metallic porphyrin.
chromosome	0.
	syl	chro+mo+some
	pron	<1kr*um*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the microscopic rod-shaped structures that appear in a cell nucleus during cell division, consisting of nucleoprotein arranged into units (genes) that are responsible for the transmission of hereditary characteristics. See also {homologous chromosomes}.
chromosomal	sub
	head	chromosome
	syl	chro+mo+1so+mal
	pos	adj.
chromosomally	sub
	head	chromosome
	syl	chro+mo+1so+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
chromosome number	0.
	syl	chro+mo+some num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the number of chromosomes present in each somatic cell, which is constant for any one species of plant or animal. In the reproductive cells this number is halved. See also {{diploid} (sense 1)}, {haploid}.
chromosphere	0.
	syl	chro+mo+sphere
	pron	<1kr*um*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gaseous layer of the sun's atmosphere extending from the photosphere to the corona and visible during a total eclipse of the sun.
chromospheric	sub
	head	chromosphere
	syl	chro+mo+spher+ic
	pron	<2kr*um*1sferik>
	pos	adj.
chromous	0.
	syl	chro+mous
	pron	<1kr*um*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing chromium in the divalent state.
chromyl	0.
	syl	chro+myl
	pron	<1kr*um*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent radical CrO\2.
chronol	alt
	head	chron
	or	chron
	syl	chronol.
chron	1.
	or	chronol
	syl	chron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chronological.
chron	2.
	or	chronol
	syl	chron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chronol?!ogy.
Chron	0.
	syl	Chron.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Chronicles.
chronaxie	ety	C20: from French, from #7chrono -#7+ Greek axia worth, from axios worthy, of equal weight
chronaxy	alt
	head	chronaxie
	or	chronaxie
	syl	chro+nax:y
	pron	<1kr*un@ksi>
	pos	n.
chronaxie	0.
	or	chronaxy
	syl	chro+nax:ie
	pron	<1kr*un@ksi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the minimum time required for excitation of a nerve or muscle when the stimulus is double the minimum (threshold) necessary to elicit a basic response. Compare {rheobase}.
chronic	ety	C15: from Latin chronicus relating to time, from Greek khronikos, from khronos time
chronic	1.
	syl	chron+ic
	pron	<1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuing for a long time; constantly recurring.
chronic	2.
	syl	chron+ic
	pron	<1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	developing slowly, or of long duration. Compare {{acute} (sense 7)}.
chronic	3.
	syl	chron+ic
	pron	<1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inveterate; habitual.
	exam	1	a chronic smoker.
chronic	4.a.
	syl	chron+ic
	pron	<1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very bad.
	exam	1	the play was chronic.
chronic	4.b.
	syl	chron+ic
	pron	<1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very serious.
	exam	1	he left her in a chronic condition.
chronically	sub
	head	chronic
	syl	chron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chronicity	sub
	head	chronic
	syl	chro+nic+i:ty
	pron	<kro?!1nisiti>
	pos	n.
chronicle	ety	C14: from Anglo-French cronicle, via Latin chronica (pl.), from Greek khronika annals, from khronikos relating to time; see #7chronic 
chronicle	1.
	syl	chron:i+cle
	pron	<1kronikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a record or register of events in chronological order.
chronicle	2.
	syl	chron:i+cle
	pron	<1kronikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record in or as if in a chronicle.
chronicler	sub
	head	chronicle
	syl	chron:i+cler
	pos	n.
chronicle play	0.
	syl	chron:i+cle play
	pos	n.
	def	a drama based on a historical subject.
Chronicles	0.
	syl	Chron:i+cles
	pron	<1kronikLz>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two historical books ({I} and {II Chronicles}) of the Old Testament.
chrono-	ety	from Greek khronos time
chronobiology	0.
	syl	chron:o+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2kron*bI1ol*Ji>, <2kr*un*->
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the periodicity occurring in living organisms. See also {biological clock, circadian}.
chronogram	1.
	syl	chron:o+gram
	pron	<1kron*2gr@m>, <1kr*un*->
	pos	n.
	def	a phrase or inscription in which letters such as M, C, X, L and V can be read as Roman@T numerals@T giving@T a@T date.
chron	2.
	head	chronogram
	syl	chron:
	def	a@T record @T kept@T by@T a chronograph.
chronogrammatic	sub
	head	chronogram
	or	chronogrammatical
	syl	chron:o+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2kron*ugr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
chronogrammatical	sub
	head	chronogram
	or	chronogrammatic
	syl	chron:o+gram+1mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
chronogrammatically	sub
	head	chronogram
	syl	chron:o+gram+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chronograph	0.
	syl	chron:o+graph
	pron	<1kron*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>, <1kr*un*->
	pos	n.
	def	an accurate instrument for recording small intervals of time.
chronographer	sub
	head	chronograph
	syl	chro+nog+ra+pher
	pron	<kr*1nogr*f*>
	pos	n.
chronographic	sub
	head	chronograph
	syl	chron:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2kron*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
chronographically	sub
	head	chronograph
	syl	chron:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chronologic	alt
	head	chronological
	or	chronological
	syl	chron:o+log+ic
	pos	adj.
chronological	1.
	or	chronologic
	syl	chron:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2kron*1loJikL>, <2kr*u->
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a sequence of events
	def	arranged in order of occurrence.
chronological	2.
	or	chronologic
	syl	chron:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2kron*1loJikL>, <2kr*u->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or in accordance with chronology.
chronologically	sub
	head	chronological
	syl	chron:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chronologies	infl
	head	chronology
	syl	chro+nol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chronology	1.
	syl	chro+nol+o:gy
	pron	<kr*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of the proper sequence of past events.
chronology	2.
	syl	chro+nol+o:gy
	pron	<kr*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of dates, events, etc., in order of occurrence.
chronology	3.
	syl	chro+nol+o:gy
	pron	<kr*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a table or list of events arranged in order of occurrence.
chronologist	sub
	head	chronology
	syl	chro+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
chronometer	0.
	syl	chro+nom+e:ter
	pron	<kr*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a timepiece designed to be accurate in all conditions of temperature, pressure, etc., used esp. at sea.
chronometric	sub
	head	chronometer
	or	chronometrical
	syl	chron:o+met+ric
	pron	<2kron*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
chronometrical	sub
	head	chronometer
	or	chronometric
	syl	chron:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
chronometrically	sub
	head	chronometer
	syl	chron:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
chronometry	0.
	syl	chro+nom+e:try
	pron	<kr*1nomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or technique of measuring time with extreme accuracy.
chronon	0.
	syl	chro+non
	pron	<1kr*unon>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of time equal to the time that a photon would take to traverse the diameter of an electron: about 10%#-%2%4 seconds.
chronoscope	0.
	syl	chron:o+scope
	pron	<1kron*2sk*up>, <1kr*un*->
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that registers@T small@T intervals@T of@T time @T on@T a@T dial, @T cathode-ray tube, etc.
chronoscopic	sub
	head	chronoscope
	syl	chron:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2kron*1skopik>, <2kr*un*->
	pos	adj.
chronoscopically	sub
	head	chronoscope
	syl	chron:o+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-chroous	ety	from Greek khr*_os skin, complexion, colour
-chroic	alt
	head	-chroous
	or	-chroous
	syl	-chro:ic
	pos	adj.
-chroous	0.
	or	-chroic
	syl	-chro:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	coloured in a specified way.
	exam	1	isochroous.
chrysalid	1.
	syl	chrys:a+lid
	pron	<1kris*lid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chrysalis}.
chrysalid	2.
	syl	chrys:a+lid
	pron	<1kris*lid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to a chrysalis.
chrysalis	ety	C17: from Latin chr*_ysallis, from Greek khrusallis, from khrusos gold, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew har*_uz gold
chrysalises	infl
	head	chrysalis
	or	chrysalides
	syl	chrys:a+lis:es
	pron	<kri1s@li2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chrysalides	infl
	head	chrysalis
	or	chrysalises
	syl	chry+sal:i+des
	pron	<kri1s@li2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chrysalis	1.
	syl	chrys:a+lis
	pron	<1kris*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the obtect pupa of a moth or butterfly.
chrysalis	2.
	syl	chrys:a+lis
	pron	<1kris*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	anything in the process of developing.
chrysanthemum	ety	C16: from Latin: marigold, from Greek khrusanthemon, from khrusos gold+ anthemon flower
chrysanthemum	1.
	syl	chry+san+the:mum
	pron	<kri1s@nT*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any widely cultivated plant of the genus esp. of China, having brightly coloured showy flower heads: family (composites).
chrysanthemum	2.
	syl	chry+san+the:mum
	pron	<kri1s@nT*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any other plant of the genus such as oxeye daisy.
chrysarobin	ety	C20: from #7chryso - (referring to its golden colour)+#7araroba+ -#7in 
chrysarobin	0.
	syl	chrys:a+ro+bin
	pron	<2kris*1r*ubin>
	pos	n.
	def	a tasteless odourless powder containing anthraquinone derivatives of araroba, formerly used medicinally to treat chronic skin conditions.
chryselephantine	ety	C19: from Greek khruselephantinos, from khrusos gold+ elephas ivory; see #7elephant 
chryselephantine	0.
	syl	chrys+el+e:phan+tine
	pron	<2kriseli1f@ntin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ancient Greek statues, etc.
	def	made or overlaid with gold and ivory.
chryso-	ety	from Greek khrusos gold
chrysoberyl	0.
	syl	chrys:o+ber+yl
	pron	<1kris*2beril>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare very hard greenish-yellow mineral consisting of beryllium aluminate in orthorhombic crystalline form and occurring in coarse granite: used as a gemstone in the form of cat's eye and alexandrite. Formula: BeAl\2O\4.
chrysolite	0.
	syl	chrys:o+lite
	pron	<1kris*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown or yellowish-green olivine consisting of magnesium iron silicate: used as a gemstone (see {peridot}) . Formula: (Mg,Fe)\2SiO\4.
chrysolitic	sub
	head	chrysolite
	syl	chrys:o+lit+ic
	pron	<2kris*1lit?!ik>
	pos	adj.
chrysoprase	ety	C13 crisopace, from Old French, from Latin chr*_ysoprasus, from Greek khrusoprasos, from #7chryso -#7+ prason leek
chrysoprase	0.
	syl	chrys:o+prase
	pron	<1kris*2prAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an apple-green variety of chalcedony: a gemstone.
Chrysostom	0.
	syl	Chrys:os:tom
	pron	<1kris*st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Saint {John}. ??345-407 #7a.d., Greek patriarch; archbishop of Constantinople (398-404). Feast day: Jan. 27.
chrysotile	ety	C20: from #7chryso -#7+ Greek tilos something plucked, shred, thread, from tillein to pluck
chrysotile	0.
	syl	chrys:o+tile
	pron	<1kris*til>
	pos	n.
	def	a green, grey, or white fibrous mineral, a variety of serpentine, that is an important source of commercial asbestos. Formula: Mg\3Si\2O\5(OH)\4.
chs	0.
	syl	chs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	chapters.
chthonian	ety	C19: from Greek khthonios in or under the earth, from khth*_on earth
chthonic	alt
	head	chthonian
	or	chthonian
	syl	chtho+nic
	pron	<1Tonik>
	pos	adj.
chthonian	0.
	or	chthonic
	syl	chtho+ni:an
	pron	<1T*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the underworld.
chub	ety	C15: of unknown origin
chubs	alt
	head	chub
	or	chub
	syl	chubs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chub	1.
	or	chubs
	syl	chub
	pron	<C^b>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a common European freshwater cyprinid game fish, (or having a cylindrical dark-greenish body.
chub	2.
	or	chubs
	syl	chub
	pron	<C^b>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various North American fishes, esp. certain whitefishes and minnows.
Chubb	0.
	syl	Chubb
	pron	<C^b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of patent lock containing a device that sets the bolt immovably if the lock is picked.
chubby	ety	C17: perhaps from #7chub, with reference to the plump shape of the fish
chubbier	infl
	head	chubby
	syl	chub+bi+er
	pos	adj.
chubbiest	infl
	head	chubby
	syl	chub+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
chubby	0.
	syl	chub+by
	pron	<1C^bi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the human form
	def	plump and round.
chubbiness	sub
	head	chubby
	syl	chub+bi+ness
	pos	n.
Chu Kiang	alt
	head	Chu Chiang
	or	Chu Chiang
	syl	Chu Kiang
	pron	<1Cu:> <1kj@G>, <kI1@G>
	pos	n.
Chu Chiang	0.
	or	Chu Kiang
	syl	Chu Chiang
	pron	<1Cu:> <1kj@G>, <kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE China, in S Kwantung, flowing southeast from Kwangchow to the South China Sea. Length: about 177 km (110 miles). Also called: {Canton River, Pearl River}.
chuck	ety	C16: of unknown origin
chuck	H1.1.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to throw.
chuck	H1.2.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pat affection?!ately, esp. under the chin.
chuck	H1.3.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Informal. sometimes foll. by in or up
	def	to give up; reject.
	exam	1	he chucked up his job;
	exam	2	she chucked her boyfriend.
chuck	H1.4.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Slang, chiefly U.S. usually foll. by up
	def	to vomit.
chuck	H1.5.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a throw or toss.
chuck	H1.6.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a playful pat under the chin.
the chuck	7.
	head	chuck
	syl	the chuck.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dismissal. {~} See also {chuck in, chuck out}.
chuck	ety	C17: variant of #7chock 
chuck	H2.1.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chuck steak}. a cut of beef extending from the neck to the shoulder blade.
chuck	H2.2.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that holds a workpiece in a lathe or tool in a drill, having a number of adjustable jaws geared to move in unison to centralize the workpiece or tool.
chuck	ety	C14 chukken to cluck, of imitative origin
chuck	H3.1.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a less common word for {{cluck} (sense 2)}.
chuck	H3.2.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a clucking sound.
chuck	H3.3.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a term of endearment.
chuck	ety	C19: from Chinook Jargon, from Nootka chauk 
chuck	H4.1.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian W coast.
	def	a large body of water.
chuck	H4.2.
	syl	chuck
	pron	<C^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian W coast.
	def	short for {saltchuck} (the sea).
chuck-full	0.
	syl	chuck-full
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {chock-full}.
	infl
	head	chuck in
	syl	~
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
chuck in	1.
	syl	chuck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to contribute to the cost of something. {~}
chuck in	2.
	syl	chuck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	such a contribution.
chuckle	ety	C16: probably from #7chuck %3
chuckle	1.
	syl	chuck+le
	pron	<1C^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to laugh softly or to oneself.
chuckle	2.
	syl	chuck+le
	pron	<1C^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of animals, esp. hens
	def	to make a clucking sound.
chuckle	3.
	syl	chuck+le
	pron	<1C^kL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a partly suppressed laugh.
chuckler	sub
	head	chuckle
	syl	chuck+ler
	pos	n.
chucklingly	sub
	head	chuckle
	syl	chuck+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
chucklehead	0.
	syl	chuck:le+head
	pron	<1C^kL2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid person; blockhead; dolt.
chuckleheaded	sub
	head	chucklehead
	syl	chuck:le+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
chuckleheadedness	sub
	head	chucklehead
	syl	chuck:le+2head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
chuck out	0.
	syl	chuck out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to eject forcibly (from); throw out (of).
	exam	1	he was chucked out of the lobby.
chuck wagon	ety	C19: perhaps from #7chuck %2 (beef, food)
chuck wagon	0.
	syl	chuck wag+on
	pos	n.
	def	a wagon carrying provisions and cooking utensils for men, such as cowboys, who work in the open.
chuckwalla	ety	from Mexican Spanish chacahuala, from Shoshonean tcaxxwal 
chuckwalla	0.
	syl	chuck+wal+la
	pron	<1C^k2wol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lizard, that has an inflatable body and inhabits desert regions of the southwestern U.S.: family (iguanas).
chuck-will's-widow	0.
	syl	chuck-will's-wid:ow
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American nightjar, similar to the whippoorwill.
chuddar	ety	from Hindi caddar, from Persian chaddar 
chudder	infl
	head	chuddar
	or	chuddah
	syl	chud+der
	pron	<1C^d*>
	pos	n.
chuddah	infl
	head	chuddar
	or	chudder
	syl	chud+dah
	pos	n.
chuddar	0.
	syl	chud+dar
	pron	<1C^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Indian shawl.
Chudskoye Ozero	0.
	syl	Chud+sko+ye O:ze:ro
	pron	Russian <1Cutsk*ji> <1czir*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Russian name for Lake {Peipus}.
chufa	ety	C19: from Old Spanish: a morsel, joke, from chufar to joke, from chuflar to deride, ultimately from Latin s*_ibil*_are to whistle
chufa	0.
	syl	chu+fa
	pron	<1Cu:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sedge, of warm regions of the Old World, with nutlike edible tubers.
chuff	ety	C15: of unknown origin
chuff	H1.1.
	syl	chuff
	pron	<C^f>
	pos	n.
	def	a puffing sound of or as if of a steam engine.
chuff	H1.2.
	syl	chuff
	pron	<C^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move while emitting such sounds.
	exam	1	the train chuffed on its way.
chuff	ety	C17: from obsolete chuff (n.) fat cheek, of obscure origin
chuff	H2.0.
	syl	chuff
	pron	<C^f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a boor; churl; sullen fellow.
chuff	ety	probably from chuff (adj.) pleased, happy (earlier: chubby), from C16 chuff (obsolete n.) a fat cheek, of unknown origin
chuff	H3.0.
	syl	chuff
	pron	<C^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to please or delight.
	exam	1	he was chuffed by his pay rise.
chuffie	alt
	head	chuffy
	or	chuffy
	syl	chuf+fie
	pron	<1C^fi>
	pos	adj.
chuffier	infl
	head	chuffy
	syl	chuf+fi+er
	pos	adj.
chuffiest	infl
	head	chuffy
	syl	chuf+fi+est.
	pos	adj.
chuffy	1.
	or	chuffie
	syl	chuf+fy
	pron	<1C^fi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. or Brit. dialect.
	def	plump or chubby.
chuffy	2.
	or	chuffie
	syl	chuf+fy
	pron	<1C^fi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	surly.
chug	ety	C19: of imitative origin
chug	1.
	syl	chug
	pron	<C^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a short dull sound, esp. one that is rapidly repeated, such as that made by an engine.
chugs	infl
	head	chug
	syl	chugs
	pos	vb.
chugging	infl
	head	chug
	syl	chug+ging
	pos	vb.
chugged	infl
	head	chug
	syl	chugged.
	pos	vb.
chug	2.
	syl	chug
	pron	<C^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an engine, etc.
	def	to operate while making such sounds.
chukar	ety	from Hindi cakor, from Sanskrit cakora, probably of imitative origin
chukar	0.
	syl	chu+kar
	pron	<C^1ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a common partridge, (or having red legs and bill and a black-barred sandy plumage.
Chukchi Peninsula	0.
	syl	Chuk+chi Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<1CukCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in the extreme NE Soviet Union, in NE Siberia: mainly tundra. Also called: {Chu+kots Peninsula} (#!t#s$uk$Ats).
Chukchi Sea	0.
	syl	Chuk+chi Sea
	pron	<1CukCi>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Arctic Ocean, north of the Bering Strait between Asia and North America. Russian name: {Chu+kot+sko+ye Mo@.re} (t#su#!k@$tsk$$ji #!m@$rji). Also called: {Chu+kots Sea} (#!t#s$uk$Ats).
Chu Kiang	0.
	syl	Chu Kiang
	pron	<1Cu:> <1kj@G>, <kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Chu Chiang}.
chukka boot	ety	C19: from #7chukker 
chukka	alt
	head	chukka boot
	or	chukka boot
	syl	chuk+ka
	pos	n.
chukka boot	0.
	or	chukka
	syl	chuk+ka boot
	pron	<1C^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ankle-high boot made of suede or rubber and worn for playing polo.
chukker	ety	C20: from Hindi cakkar, from Sanskrit cakra wheel, circle
chukka	alt
	head	chukker
	or	chukker
	syl	chuk+ka
	pron	<1C^k*>
	pos	n.
chukker	0.
	or	chukka
	syl	chuk+ker
	pron	<1C^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Polo.
	def	a period of continuous play, generally lasting 7@2#800120 minutes.
chum	ety	C17 (meaning: a person sharing rooms with another): probably shortened from chamber fellow, originally student slang (Oxford); compare #7crony 
chum	H1.1.
	syl	chum
	pron	<C^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a close friend.
chums	infl
	head	chum
	syl	chums
	pos	vb.
chumming	infl
	head	chum
	syl	chum+ming
	pos	vb.
chummed	infl
	head	chum
	syl	chummed.
	pos	vb.
chum	H1.2.
	syl	chum
	pron	<C^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up with
	def	to be or become an intimate friend (of).
chum	H1.3.
	syl	chum
	pron	<C^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Edinburgh dialect.
	def	to accompany.
	exam	1	I'll chum you home.
chum	ety	C19: origin uncertain
chum	H2.0.
	syl	chum
	pron	<C^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling, chiefly U.S.
	def	chopped fish, meal, etc., used as groundbait.
chum	ety	from Chinook Jargon tsum spots, marks, from Chinook
chum	H3.0.
	syl	chum
	pron	<Cum>
	pos	n.
	def	a Pacific salmon,
chummier	infl
	head	chummy
	syl	chum+mi+er
	pos	adj.
chummiest	infl
	head	chummy
	syl	chum+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
chummy	0.
	syl	chum+my
	pron	<1C^mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	friendly.
chummily	sub
	head	chummy
	syl	chum+mi+ly
	pos	adv.
chumminess	sub
	head	chummy
	syl	chum+mi+ness
	pos	n.
chump	ety	C18: perhaps a blend of #7chunk and #7lump 
chump	H1.1.
	syl	chump
	pron	<C^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid person.
chump	H1.2.
	syl	chump
	pron	<C^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick heavy block of wood.
chump	H1.3.a.
	syl	chump
	pron	<C^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick blunt end of anything, esp. of a piece of meat.
chump	H1.3.b.
	syl	chump
	pron	<C^mp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a chump chop.
chump	H1.4.
	syl	chump
	pron	<C^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the head (esp. in the phrase {off one's chump) }.
chump	H2.0.
	syl	chump
	pron	<C^mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {chomp}.
chumping	ety	from #7chump %1 (sense 2)
chumping	0.
	syl	chump+ing
	pron	<1C^mpiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect.
	def	collecting wood for bonfires on Guy Fawkes Day.
chunder	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
	infl
	head	chunder
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
chunder	1.
	syl	chun+der
	pron	<1C^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to vomit. {~}
chunder	2.
	syl	chun+der
	pron	<1C^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	vomit.
chunderous	0.
	syl	chun+der+ous
	pron	<1C^nd*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	nauseating.
Ch'ung-ch'ing	alt
	head	Chungking
	or	Chungking
	syl	Ch'ung-ch'ing
	pron	<1CuG1CiG>, <1C^G->
	pos	n.
Chungking	0.
	or	Ch'ung-ch'ing
	syl	Chung+king
	pron	<1CuG1kiG>, <1C^G->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW China, in Szechwan province at the confluence of the Yangtze and Chialing rivers: site of a city since the 3rd millennium #7b.c. ; wartime capital of China (1938-45); major trade centre for W China. Pop.: 2400000 (1970 est.). Also called: {Pahsien}.
chunk	ety	C17: variant of #7chuck %2
chunk	1.
	syl	chunk
	pron	<C^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick solid piece, as of meat, wood, etc.
chunk	2.
	syl	chunk
	pron	<C^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a considerable amount.
chunkier	infl
	head	chunky
	syl	chunk:i+er
	pos	adj.
chunkiest	infl
	head	chunky
	syl	chunk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
chunky	1.
	syl	chunk:y
	pron	<1C^Gki>
	pos	adj.
	def	thick and short.
chunky	2.
	syl	chunk:y
	pron	<1C^Gki>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or containing thick pieces.
	exam	1	chunky dog food.
chunky	3.
	syl	chunk:y
	pron	<1C^Gki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. of clothes, esp. knitwear
	def	made of thick bulky material.
chunkily	sub
	head	chunky
	syl	chunk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
chunkiness	sub
	head	chunky
	syl	chunk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Chunnel	ety	C20: from #7ch (#7annel) #7+ (#7t) #7unnel 
Chunnel	0.
	syl	Chun+nel
	pron	<1C^nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a proposed tunnel to be built under the English Channel, linking England and France.
chunter	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin
chunter	0.
	syl	chun+ter
	pron	<1C^nt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to mutter or grumble.
chupatty	alt
	head	chupatti
	or	chupatti
	syl	chu+patt:y
	pron	<C*1p@ti>, <-1p^ti>, <-1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
chupatti	0.
	or	chupatty
	syl	chu+patt:i
	pron	<C*1p@ti>, <-1p^ti>, <-1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {chapatti}.
chuppah	0.
	syl	chup+pah
	pron	<1xup*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {huppah}.
Chur	0.
	syl	Chur
	pron	German <ku:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Switzerland, capital of Grisons canton. Pop.: 31193 (1970). Ancient name: {Curia Rhaetorum}. French name: {Coire}.
church	ety	Old English cirice, from Late Greek kurikon, from Greek kuriakon (d*_oma) the Lord's (house), from kuriakos of the master, from kurios master, from kuros power
church	1.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a building designed for public forms of worship, esp. Christian worship.
church	2.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	an occasion of public worship.
church	3.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the clergy as distinguished from the laity.
church	4.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	institutionalized forms of religion as a political or social force.
	exam	1	conflict between Church and State.
church	5.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	the collective body of all Christians.
church	6.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a particular Christian denomination or group of Christian believers.
church	7.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the Christian religion.
church	8.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the practices or doctrines of the Church of England and similar denominations. Compare {{chapel} (sense 4b)}. Related adj.: {ecclesiastical}.
church	9.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	to bring (someone, esp. a woman after childbirth) to church for special ceremonies.
church	10.
	syl	church
	pron	<CR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to impose church discipline upon.
Church Army	0.
	syl	Church Ar:my
	pos	n.
	def	a voluntary Anglican organization founded in 1882 to assist the parish clergy.
Church Commissioners	0.
	syl	Church Com+mis+sion+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a group of representatives of Church and State that administers the endowments and property of the Church of England.
churchgoer	1.
	syl	church+go:er
	pron	<1CR:C2g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attends church regularly.
churchgoer	2.
	syl	church+go:er
	pron	<1CR:C2g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of an established Church in contrast to a Nonconformist.
churchgoing	sub
	head	churchgoer
	syl	church+2go:ing
	pos	n.
Churchill	H1.1.
	syl	Church+ill
	pron	<1CR:Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Canada, rising in SE Labrador and flowing north and southeast over Churchill Falls, then east to the Atlantic. Length: about 1000 km (600 miles). Former name: {Hamilton River}.
Churchill	H1.2.
	syl	Church+ill
	pron	<1CR:Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Canada, rising in NW Saskatchewan and flowing east through several lakes to Hudson Bay at the town of Churchill. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles).
Churchill	H1.3.
	syl	Church+ill
	pron	<1CR:Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Canada, in N Manitoba on Hudson Bay: an important port for shipping grain from the Prairies. Pop.: 1604 (1971).
John	1.
	head	Churchill
	syl	John.
	def	See (1st Duke of) {Marlborough}.
Churchill	H2.2.
	syl	Church:ill
	pron	<1CR:Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord {Ran@.dolph}. 1849-95, British Conservative politician: secretary of state for India (1885-86) and chancellor of the Exchequer and leader of the House of Commons (1886).
Churchill	H2.3.
	syl	Church:ill
	pron	<1CR:Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, Sir {Win@.ston (Leonard Spencer) }. 1874-1965, British Conservative statesman, orator, and writer, noted for his leadership during World War II. He held various posts under both Conservative and Liberal governments, including 1st Lord of the Admiralty (1911-15), before becoming prime minister (1940-45; 1951-55). His writings include (1923-29), (1933-38), (1948-54), and (1956-58): Nobel prize for literature 1953.
Churchill Falls	0.
	syl	Church+ill Falls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a waterfall in E Canada, in SW Labrador on the Churchill River: site of one of the largest hydroelectric power projects in the world. Height: 73 m (245 ft.). Former name: {Grand Falls}.
church key	0.
	syl	church key
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a device with a triangular point at one end for making holes in the tops of cans.
churchly	0.
	syl	church+ly
	pron	<1CR:Cli>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to, associated with, or suggestive of church life and customs.
churchliness	sub
	head	churchly
	syl	church+li+ness
	pos	n.
churchmen	infl
	head	churchman
	syl	church+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
churchman	1.
	syl	church+man
	pron	<1CR:Cm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman.
churchman	2.
	syl	church+man
	pron	<1CR:Cm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a male practising member of a church.
churchmanly	sub
	head	churchman
	syl	church+man+ly
	pos	adj.
churchmanship	sub
	head	churchman
	syl	church+man+2ship
	pos	n.
Scientist	infl
	head	Church of Christ
	syl	Sci+en+tist
	pos	n.
Church of Christ	0.
	syl	Church of Christ
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {Christian Scientists}.
Church of England	0.
	syl	Church of Eng+land
	pos	n.
	def	the reformed established state Church in England, Catholic in order and basic doctrine, with the Sovereign as its temporal head.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints	0.
	syl	Church of Je:sus Christ of Lat:ter-Day Saints
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {Mormon Church}.
Church of Rome	0.
	syl	Church of Rome
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Roman Catholic Church }.
Church of Scotland	0.
	syl	Church of Scot+land
	pos	n.
	def	the established church in Scotland, Calvinist in doctrine and Presbyterian in constitution.
Church Slavic	alt
	head	Church Slavonic
	or	Church Slavonic
	syl	Church Slav+ic
	pos	n.
Church Slavonic	0.
	or	Church Slavic
	syl	Church Sla+von+ic
	pos	n.
	def	Old Church Slavonic, esp. as preserved in the liturgical use of the Orthodox church.
church text	0.
	syl	church text
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy typeface in Gothic style.
churchwarden	1.
	syl	church+ward:en
	pron	<2CR:C1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England, Episcopal Church.
	def	one of two assistants of a parish priest who administer the secular affairs of the church.
churchwarden	2.
	syl	church+ward:en
	pron	<2CR:C1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-stemmed tobacco pipe made of clay.
churchwomen	infl
	head	churchwoman
	syl	church+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
churchwoman	0.
	syl	church+wom:an
	pron	<1CR:C2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a female practising member of a church.
churchier	infl
	head	churchy
	syl	church:i+er
	pos	adj.
churchiest	infl
	head	churchy
	syl	church:i+est.
	pos	adj.
churchy	1.
	syl	church:y
	pron	<1CR:Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a church, church service, etc.
churchy	2.
	syl	church:y
	pron	<1CR:Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively religious.
churchyard	0.
	syl	church+yard
	pron	<1CR:C2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the grounds surrounding a church, usually used as a graveyard.
churidars	ety	from Hindi
churidars	0.
	syl	chu+ri+dars
	pron	<1Cu:ri2da:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long tight-fitting trousers, worn by Indian men and women. Also called: {churidar pyjamas}.
churinga	ety	from a native Australian language
churinga	infl
	or	churingas
	syl	chu+rin+ga
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
churingas	infl
	head	churinga
	or	churinga
	syl	chu+rin+gas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
churinga	0.
	syl	chu+rin+ga
	pron	<C*1riGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred amulet of the Australian Aborigines.
churl	ety	Old English ceorl; related to Old Norse karl, Middle Low German kerle, Greek ger*_on old man
churl	1.
	syl	churl
	pron	<CR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a surly ill-bred person.
churl	2.
	syl	churl
	pron	<CR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a farm labourer.
churl	3.
	syl	churl
	pron	<CR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ceorl}.
churl	4.
	syl	churl
	pron	<CR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a miserly person.
churlish	1.
	syl	churl+ish
	pron	<1CR:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	rude or surly.
churlish	2.
	syl	churl+ish
	pron	<1CR:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to peasants.
churlish	3.
	syl	churl+ish
	pron	<1CR:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	miserly.
churlish	4.
	syl	churl+ish
	pron	<1CR:liS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	difficult to work or manage.
churlishly	sub
	head	churlish
	syl	churl+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
churlishness	sub
	head	churlish
	syl	churl+ish+ness
	pos	n.
churn	ety	Old English ciern; related to Old Norse kjarni, Middle Low German kerne churn, German dialect Kern cream
churn	1.
	syl	churn
	pron	<CR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large container for milk.
churn	2.
	syl	churn
	pron	<CR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel or machine in which cream or whole milk is vigorously agitated to produce butter.
churn	3.
	syl	churn
	pron	<CR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar device.
churn	4.a.
	syl	churn
	pron	<CR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stir or agitate (milk or cream) in order to make butter.
churn	4.b.
	syl	churn
	pron	<CR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (butter) by this process.
churn	5.
	syl	churn
	pron	<CR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to move or cause to move with agitation.
	exam	1	ideas churned in his head.
churner	sub
	head	churn
	syl	churn+er
	pos	n.
churning	1.
	syl	churn+ing
	pron	<1CR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of butter churned at any one time.
churning	2.a.
	syl	churn+ing
	pron	<1CR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or effect of someone or something that churns.
churning	2.b.
	syl	churn+ing
	pron	<1CR:niG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a churning stomach.
churn out	1.
	syl	churn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to produce (something) at a rapid rate.
	exam	1	to churn out ideas.
churn out	2.
	syl	churn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to perform (something) mechanically.
	exam	1	to churn out a song.
churr	0.
	syl	churr
	pron	<CR:>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chirr}.
churrigueresque	ety	C19: from Spanish churrigueresco in the style of Jos*'e Churriguera (1650-1725), Spanish architect and sculptor
churrigueresco	alt
	head	churrigueresque
	or	churrigueresque
	syl	chur+ri+gue:res+co
	pos	adj.
churrigueresque	0.
	or	churrigueresco
	syl	chur+ri+gue:resque
	pron	<2Cu*rig*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a style of baroque architecture of Spain in the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
chute	ety	C19: from Old French cheoite, feminine past participle of cheoir to fall, from Latin cadere; in some senses, a variant spelling of #7shoot 
chute	H1.1.
	syl	chute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an inclined channel or vertical passage down which water, parcels, coal, etc., may be dropped.
chute	H1.2.
	syl	chute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep slope, used as a slide as for toboggans.
chute	H1.3.
	syl	chute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a slide into a swimming pool.
chute	H1.4.
	syl	chute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow passageway through which animals file for branding, spraying, etc.
chute	H1.5.
	syl	chute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid or waterfall.
chute	H2.0.
	syl	chute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {parachute}.
chutist	sub
	head	chute
	syl	chut+ist
	pos	n.
Chu Teh	0.
	syl	Chu Teh
	pron	<1Cu:> <1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1976, Chinese military leader and politician; he became commander in chief of the Red Army (1931) and was chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress of the People's Republic of China (1959-76).
chutney	ety	C19: from Hindi catni, of uncertain origin
chutney	0.
	syl	chut+ney
	pron	<1C^tni>
	pos	n.
	def	a pickle of Indian origin, made from fruit, vinegar, spices, sugar, etc..
	exam	1	mango chutney.
chuttie	ety	C20: perhaps from the phrase chew it 
chutty	alt
	head	chuttie
	or	chuttie
	syl	chut+ty
	pron	<1C^ti>
	pos	n.
chutties	infl
	head	chuttie
	syl	chut+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
chuttie	0.
	or	chutty
	syl	chut+tie
	pron	<1C^ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	chewing gum.
chutzpah	ety	C20: from Yiddish
chutzpah	alt
	or	chutzpah
	syl	chutz+pah
	pron	<1xutsp*>
	pos	n.
chutzpah	0.
	or	chutzpah
	syl	chutz+pah
	pron	<1xutsp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	shameless audacity; impudence.
Chuvash	infl
	or	Chuvashes
	syl	Chu+vash
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chuvashes	infl
	head	Chuvash
	or	Chuvash
	syl	Chu+vash:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chuvash	1.
	syl	Chu+vash
	pron	<Cu1va:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of the Soviet Union, living chiefly in the middle Volga region.
Chuvash	2.
	syl	Chu+vash
	pron	<Cu1va:S>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Chuvash Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Chu+vash Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W central Soviet Union, in the middle Volga valley: generally low and undulating, with large areas of forest. Capital: Cheboksary. Pop.: 1223675 (1970). Area: 18300 sq. km (7064 sq. miles).
chyack	0.
	syl	chy+ack
	pron	<1CI@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {chiack}.
chyle	ety	C17: from Late Latin ch*_ylus, from Greek khulos juice pressed from a plant; related to Greek khein to pour
chyle	0.
	syl	chyle
	pron	<kIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a milky fluid composed of lymph and emulsified fat globules, formed in the small intestine during digestion.
chylaceous	sub
	head	chyle
	or	chylous
	syl	chy+la+ceous
	pron	<kI1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
chylous	sub
	head	chyle
	or	chylaceous
	syl	chy+lous
	pos	adj.
chyme	ety	C17: from Late Latin ch*_ymus, from Greek khumos juice; compare #7chyle 
chyme	0.
	syl	chyme
	pron	<kIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick fluid mass of partially digested food that leaves the stomach.
chymous	sub
	head	chyme
	syl	chy+mous
	pos	adj.
chymosin	ety	C20: from #7chyme+ -#7ose %2#7+ -#7in 
chymosin	0.
	syl	chy+mo+sin
	pron	<1kIm*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rennin}.
chymotrypsin	ety	C20: from #7chyme+tripsyn 
chymotrypsin	0.
	syl	chy+mo+tryp+sin
	pron	<2kIm*u1tripsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful proteolytic enzyme secreted from the pancreas in the form of chymo?!trypsinogen, being converted to the active form by trypsin.
chymotrypsinogen	ety	C20: from #7chymotrypsin+ -#7gen 
chymotrypsinogen	0.
	syl	chy+mo+tryp+sin:o+gen
	pron	<2kIm*utrip1sin*Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the inactive precursor of chymotrypsin.
chypre	ety	literally: Cyprus, where it perhaps originated
chypre	0.
	syl	chypre
	pron	French. <1Sipr>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfume made from sandalwood.
Ci	0.
	syl	Ci
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	curie.
CI	0.
	syl	CI
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Ivory Coast.
CI	0.
	syl	C.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Channel Islands.
CIA	0.
	syl	C.I.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Central Intelligence Agency; a federal U.S. bureau created in 1947 to coordinate and conduct espionage and intelligence activities.
ciao	0.
	syl	ciao
	pron	Italian. <Cau>
	pos	interj.
	def	an informal word for {hello} or {goodbye}.
Colley	infl
	head	Cibber
	syl	Col:ley
	pron	<1koli>
	pos	n.
Cibber	0.
	syl	Cib:ber
	pron	<1sib*>
	pos	n.
	def	1671-1757, English actor and dramatist; poet laureate (1730-57).
ciborium	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Latin: drinking cup, from Greek kib*_orion cup-shaped seed vessel of the Egyptian lotus, hence, a cup
ciboria	infl
	head	ciborium
	syl	ci+bo+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ciborium	1.
	syl	ci+bo+ri:um
	pron	<si1bc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a goblet-shaped lidded vessel used to hold consecrated wafers in Holy Communion.
ciborium	2.
	syl	ci+bo+ri:um
	pron	<si1bc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a freestanding canopy fixed over an altar and supported by four pillars.
cicada	ety	C19: from Latin
cicala	alt
	head	cicada
	or	cicada
	syl	ci+ca+la
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
cicadas	infl
	head	cicada
	or	cicalas
	syl	ci+ca+das
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicadae	infl
	head	cicada
	or	cicale
	syl	ci+ca+dae
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicalas	infl
	head	cicada
	or	cicadas
	syl	ci+ca+las
	pron	<-le>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicale	infl
	head	cicada
	or	cicadae
	syl	ci+ca+le
	pron	<-le>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicada	0.
	or	cicala
	syl	ci+ca+da
	pron	<si1ka:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large broad insect of the homopterous family most common in warm regions. Cicadas have membranous wings and the males produce a high-pitched drone by vibration of a pair of drumlike abdominal organs.
cicala	ety	C19: from Italian, from Latin: #7cicada 
cicalas	infl
	head	cicala
	or	cicale
	syl	ci+ca+las
	pron	<-le>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicale	infl
	head	cicala
	or	cicalas
	syl	ci+ca+le
	pron	<-le>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicala	0.
	syl	ci+ca+la
	pron	<si1ka:l*>, Italian <Ci1ka:la>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cicada}.
cicatricle	ety	C17: from Latin cic*_atr*_icula a little scar, from #7cicatrix 
cicatricle	1.
	syl	cic:a+tric+le
	pron	<1sik*2trikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the blastoderm in the egg of a bird.
cicatricle	2.
	syl	cic:a+tric+le
	pron	<1sik*2trikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any small scar or mark.
cicatrix	ety	C17: from Latin: scar, of obscure origin
cicatrices	infl
	head	cicatrix
	syl	cic:a+tri+ces
	pron	<2sik*1trIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicatrix	1.
	syl	cic:a+trix
	pron	<1sik*triks>
	pos	n.
	def	the tissue that forms in a wound during healing; scar.
cicatrix	2.
	syl	cic:a+trix
	pron	<1sik*triks>
	pos	n.
	def	a scar on a plant indicating the former point of attachment of a part, esp. a leaf.
cicatricial	sub
	head	cicatrix
	syl	cic:a+tri+cial
	pron	<2sik*1triS*l>
	pos	adj.
cicatricose	sub
	head	cicatrix
	syl	ci+cat+ri+cose
	pron	<si1k@tri2k*us>, <1sik*->
	pos	adj.
cicatrise	alt
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatrize
	syl	cic:a+trise
	pron	<1sik*2trIz>
	pos	vb.
cicatrize	0.
	or	cicatrise
	syl	cic:a+trize
	pron	<1sik*2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a wound or defect in tissue
	def	to be closed by scar formation; heal.
cicatrizant	sub
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatrisant
	syl	cic:a+1tri+zant
	pos	adj.
cicatrisant	sub
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatrizant
	syl	cic:a+1tri+sant
	pos	adj.
cicatrization	sub
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatrisation
	syl	cic:a+tri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
cicatrisation	sub
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatrization
	syl	cic:a+tri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cicatrizer	sub
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatriser
	syl	cic:a+2triz+er
	pos	n.
cicatriser	sub
	head	cicatrize
	or	cicatrizer
	syl	cic:a+2tris+er
	pos	n.
cicely	ety	C16: from Latin seselis, from Greek, of obscure origin; influenced in spelling by the English proper name Cicely 
cicelies	infl
	head	cicely
	syl	cic+e:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicely	0.
	syl	cic+e:ly
	pron	<1sis*li>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sweet cicely}.
cicero	ety	C19: from its first being used in a 15th-century edition of C#7icero 
ciceros	infl
	head	cicero
	syl	cic+e:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicero	0.
	syl	cic+e:ro
	pron	<1sis*2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure for type that is somewhat larger than the pica.
Marcus Tullius	infl
	head	Cicero
	syl	Mar:cus Tul:li:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <1t^li*s>
	pos	n.
Cicero	0.
	syl	Cic:e:ro
	pron	<1sis*2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	106-43 #7b.c., Roman consul, orator, and writer. He foiled Catiline's conspiracy (63) and was killed by Mark Antony's agents after he denounced Antony in the His writings are regarded as a model of Latin prose. Formerly known in English as {Tully}.
cicerone	ety	C18: from Italian: antiquarian scholar, guide, after C#7icero, alluding to the eloquence and erudition of these men
cicerones	infl
	head	cicerone
	or	ciceroni
	syl	cic+e:ro+nes
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ciceroni	infl
	head	cicerone
	or	cicerones
	syl	cic+e:ro+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicerone	0.
	syl	cic+e:ro+ne
	pron	<2sis*1r*uni>, <2CiC->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who conducts and informs sightseers.
Ciceronian	1.
	syl	Cic+e:ro+ni:an
	pron	<2sis*1r*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling Cicero or his rhetorical style; eloquent.
Ciceronian	2.
	syl	Cic+e:ro+ni:an
	pron	<2sis*1r*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of literary style
	def	characterized by the use of antithesis and long periods.
cichlid	ety	C19: from New Latin Cichlidae, ultimately from Greek kikhl*_e a sea fish
cichlid	1.
	syl	cich+lid
	pron	<1siklid>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical freshwater percoid fish of the family which includes the mouthbrooders. Cichlids are popular aquarium fishes.
cichlid	2.
	syl	cich+lid
	pron	<1siklid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cichloid	sub
	head	cichlid
	syl	cich+loid
	pos	adj.
cicisbei	infl
	head	cicisbeo
	syl	ci+cis+be:i
	pron	<-1be:i>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cicisbeo	0.
	syl	ci+cis+be:o
	pron	Italian. <2CiCiz1be:o>
	pos	n.
	def	the escort or lover of a married woman, esp. in 18th-century Italy.
El	infl
	head	Cid
	or	the
	syl	El
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Cid
	or	El
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Cid	0.
	syl	Cid
	pron	<sid>, Spanish <TiD>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1043-99, Spanish soldier and hero of the wars against the Moors.
CID	0.
	syl	C.I.D.
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Criminal Investigation Department; the detective division of a police force.
-cide	ety	from Latin -c*_ida (agent), -c*_idium (act), from caedere to kill
-cide	0.
	syl	-cide
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-cide	1.
	syl	-cide
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a person or thing that kills.
	exam	1	insecticide.
-cide	2.
	syl	-cide
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a killing; murder.
	exam	1	homicide.
-cidal	sub
	head	-cide
	syl	-ci:dal
	pos	adj.
cider	ety	C14: from Old French cisdre, via Medieval Latin, from Late Greek sikera strong drink, from Hebrew sh*_ekh*_ar 
cyder	alt
	head	cider
	or	cider
	syl	cy+der
	pron	<1sId*>
	pos	n.
cider	1.
	or	cyder
	syl	ci+der
	pron	<1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {hard cider}. an alcoholic drink made from the fermented juice of apples.
cider	2.
	or	cyder
	syl	ci+der
	pron	<1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sweet cider}. an unfermented drink made from apple juice.
ci-devant	ety	literally: heretofore
ci-devant	0.
	syl	ci-de:vant
	pron	French. <sid*1v?~a>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of an officeholder
	def	former; recent.
CIE	0.
	syl	C.I.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	formerly
	def	Companion of the Indian Empire.
Cienfuegos	0.
	syl	Cien+fue+gos
	pron	Spanish <sjAn1fwA$Gos>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Cuba, on {Cienfuegos Bay}. Pop.: 85200 (1970).
CIF	alt
	head	cif
	or	cif
	syl	C.I.F.
cif	0.
	or	CIF
	syl	c.i.f.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cost, insurance, and freight (included in the price quoted).
ciggy	alt
	head	cig
	or	cig
	syl	cig+gy
	pron	<1sigi>
	pos	n.
cigs	infl
	head	cig
	or	ciggies
	syl	cigs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ciggies	infl
	head	cig
	or	cigs
	syl	cig+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cig	0.
	or	ciggy
	syl	cig
	pron	<sig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cigarette.
cigar	ety	C18: from Spanish cigarro, perhaps from Mayan sicar to smoke
cigar	0.
	syl	ci+gar
	pron	<si1ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical roll of cured tobacco leaves, for smoking.
cigarette	ety	C19: from French, literally: a little #7cigar 
cigaret	alt
	head	cigarette
	or	cigarette
	syl	cig:a+ret
	pron	<2sig*1ret>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
cigarette	0.
	or	cigaret
	syl	cig:a+rette
	pron	<2sig*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a short tightly rolled cylinder of tobacco, wrapped in thin paper and often having a filter tip, for smoking. Shortened forms: {cig, ciggy}.
cigarette card	0.
	syl	cig:a+rette card
	pos	n.
	def	a small picture card, formerly given away with cigarettes, now collected as a hobby.
cigarette end	0.
	syl	cig:a+rette end
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a cigarette that is held in the mouth and that remains unsmoked after it is finished.
cigarette holder	0.
	syl	cig:a+rette hold+er
	pos	n.
	def	a mouthpiece of wood, ivory, etc., used for holding a cigarette while it is smoked.
cigarette lighter	0.
	syl	cig:a+rette light+er
	pos	n.
	def	See {lighter} %1.
cigarette paper	0.
	syl	cig:a+rette pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of thin paper rolled around tobacco to form a cigarette.
cigarillos	infl
	head	cigarillo
	syl	cig:a+ril+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cigarillo	0.
	syl	cig:a+ril+lo
	pron	<2sig*1ril*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cigar, often only slightly larger than a cigarette.
CIGS	0.
	syl	C.I.G.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain, formerly
	def	Chief of the Imperial General Staff.
cilia	0.
	syl	cil:i:a
	pron	<1sili*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {cilium}.
ciliary	1.
	syl	cil:i+ar:y
	pron	<1sili*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to cilia.
ciliary	2.
	syl	cil:i+ar:y
	pron	<1sili*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ciliary body.
ciliary body	0.
	syl	cil:i+ar:y bod:y
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the vascular tunic of the eye that connects the choroid with the iris.
ciliate	1.
	syl	cil:i+ate
	pron	<1siliit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {cil@.i+at+ed}. possessing or relating to cilia.
	exam	1	a ciliate epithelium.
ciliate	2.
	syl	cil:i+ate
	pron	<1siliit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to protozoans of the subclass which have an outer layer of cilia.
ciliate	3.
	syl	cil:i+ate
	pron	<1siliit>, <-At>
	pos	n.
	def	a protozoan of the subclass
ciliation	sub
	head	ciliate
	syl	cil:i+1a:tion
	pos	n.
cilice	ety	Old English cilic, from Latin cilicium shirt made of Cilician goats' hair, from Greek kilikion, from Kilikia C#7ilicia 
cilice	0.
	syl	cil+ice
	pron	<1silis>
	pos	n.
	def	a haircloth fabric or garment.
Cilicia	0.
	syl	Ci+li+ci:a
	pron	<si1liSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region and former kingdom of SE Asia Minor, between the Taurus Mountains and the Mediterranean: corresponds to the region around present-day Adana.
Cilician	sub
	head	Cilicia
	syl	Ci+1li+ci:an
	pos	adj. n.
Cilician Gates	0.
	syl	Ci+li+ci:an Gates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pass in S Turkey, over the Taurus Mountains. Turkish name: {G*"ulek Bogaz}.
ciliolate	ety	C19: from New Latin ciliolum, diminutive of #7cilium 
ciliolate	0.
	syl	cil:i:o+late
	pron	<1sili*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with minute hairs, as some plants.
cilium	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin: (lower) eyelid, eyelash
cilia	infl
	head	cilium
	syl	cil:i:a
	pron	<1sili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cilium	1.
	syl	cil+i:um
	pron	<1sili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the short threads projecting from the surface of a cell, organism, etc., whose rhythmic beating causes movement of the organism or of the surrounding fluid.
cilium	2.
	syl	cil+i:um
	pron	<1sili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {eyelash}.
Giovanni	infl
	head	Cimabue
	syl	Gio:van:ni
	pron	<Jo1vanni>
	pos	n.
Cimabue	0.
	syl	Ci:ma:bu:e
	pron	Italian <2Cima1bu:A>
	pos	n.
	def	??1240-??1302, Italian painter of the Florentine school, who anticipated the movement, led by Giotto, away from the Byzantine tradition in art towards a greater naturalism.
cimbalom	ety	C19: Hungarian, from Italian cembalo; see #7cembalo 
cymbalom	alt
	head	cimbalom
	or	cimbalom
	syl	cym+ba+lom
	pron	<1tsimb*l*m>
	pos	n.
cimbalom	0.
	or	cymbalom
	syl	cim+ba+lom
	pron	<1tsimb*l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dulcimer, esp. of Hungary. See {{dulcimer} (sense 1)}.
Cimbri	0.
	syl	Cim+bri
	pron	<1simbrE>, <1kim->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Germanic people from N Jutland who migrated southwards in the 2nd century #7b.c. : annihilated by Marius in the Po valley (101 #7b.c.) #7.
Cimbrian	sub
	head	Cimbri
	syl	Cim+bri:an
	pron	<1simbri*n>
	pos	n. adj.
Cimbric	sub
	head	Cimbri
	syl	Cim+bric
	pos	adj.
cimex	ety	C16: from Latin: bug
cimices	infl
	head	cimex
	syl	cim:i+ces
	pron	<1simi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cimex	0.
	syl	ci+mex
	pron	<1sImeks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the heteropterous insects of the genus esp. the bedbug.
Cimmerian	1.
	syl	Cim+me+ri:an
	pron	<si1mi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	very dark; gloomy.
Cimmerian	2.
	syl	Cim+me+ri:an
	pron	<si1mi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a people who lived in a land of darkness at the edge of the world.
Cimon	0.
	syl	Ci:mon
	pron	<1sIm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	died 449 #7b.c., Athenian military and naval commander: defeated the Persians at Eurymedon (??466).
C in C-in-C	alt
	head	C in C
	or	C in C
	syl	C in C.-in-C.
C in C	0.
	or	C in C-in-C
	syl	C in C
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Commander in Chief.
cinch	ety	C19: from Spanish cincha saddle girth, from Latin cingula girdle, from cingere to encircle
cinch	H1.1.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an easy task.
cinch	H1.2.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a certainty.
cinch	H1.3.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {{girth} (sense 3)}.
cinch	H1.4.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a firm grip.
cinch	H1.5.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fasten a girth around (a horse).
cinch	H1.6.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make sure of.
cinch	H1.7.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to get a firm grip on.
cinch	ety	C19: probably from #7cinch %1
cinch	H2.0.
	syl	cinch
	pron	<sinC>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which the five of trumps ranks highest.
cinchona	ety	C18: New Latin, named after the Countess of Chinch*'on (1576-1639), vicereine of Peru
cinchona	1.
	syl	cin+cho+na
	pron	<siG1k*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the South American rubiaceous genus esp. having medicinal bark.
cinchona	2.
	syl	cin+cho+na
	pron	<siG1k*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cinchona bark, Peruvian bark, calisaya, china bark}. the dried bark of any of these trees, which yields quinine and other medicinal alkaloids.
cinchona	3.
	syl	cin+cho+na
	pron	<siG1k*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the drugs derived from cinchona bark.
cinchonic	sub
	head	cinchona
	syl	cin+chon+ic
	pron	<siG1konik>
	pos	adj.
cinchonidine	0.
	syl	cin+chon:i+dine
	pron	<siG1koni2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid that is a stereoisomer of cinchonine, with similar properties and uses.
cinchonine	0.
	syl	cin+cho+nine
	pron	<1siGk*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an insoluble crystalline alkaloid isolated from cinchona bark and used as a substitute for quinine. Formula: C\1\9H\2\2N\2O.
cinchonism	0.
	syl	cin+chon+ism
	pron	<1siGk*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition resulting from an excessive dose of cinchona bark or its alkaloids, characterized chiefly by headache, ringing in the ears, and vomiting.
cinchonise	alt
	head	cinchonize
	or	cinchonize
	syl	cin+cho+nise
	pron	<1siGk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cinchonize	0.
	or	cinchonise
	syl	cin+cho+nize
	pron	<1siGk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a patient) with cinchona or one of its alkaloids, esp. quinine.
cinchonization	sub
	head	cinchonize
	or	cinchonisation
	syl	cin+cho+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
cinchonisation	sub
	head	cinchonize
	or	cinchonization
	syl	cin+cho+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Cincinnati	0.
	syl	Cin+cin+nat:i
	pron	<2sinsi1n@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Ohio, on the Ohio River. Pop.: 426245 (1973 est.).
Lucius Quinctius	infl
	head	Cincinnatus
	syl	Lu:ci:us Quinc:ti:us
	pron	<1lu:si*s> <1kwiGkti*s>
	pos	n.
Cincinnatus	0.
	syl	Cin:cin:na:tus
	pron	<2sinsi1na:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??519-438 #7b.c., Roman general and statesman, regarded as a model of simple virtue; dictator of Rome during two crises (458; 439), retiring to his farm after each one.
cincture	ety	C16: from Latin cinct*_ura, from cingere to gird
cincture	0.
	syl	cinc+ture
	pron	<1siGkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that encircles or surrounds, esp. a belt, girdle, or border.
cinder	ety	Old English sinder; related to Old Norse sindr, Old High German sintar, Old Slavonic sedra stalactite
cinder	1.
	syl	cin+der
	pron	<1sind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of incombustible material left after the combustion of coal, coke, etc.; clinker.
cinder	2.
	syl	cin+der
	pron	<1sind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of charred material that burns without flames; ember.
cinder	3.
	syl	cin+der
	pron	<1sind*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sinter}. any solid waste from smelting or refining.
cinder	4.
	syl	cin+der
	pron	<1sind*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fragments of volcanic lava; scoriae.
cinder	5.
	syl	cin+der
	pron	<1sind*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to burn to cinders.
cindery	sub
	head	cinder
	syl	cin+der:y
	pos	adj.
cinder block	0.
	syl	cin+der block
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {breeze block}.
Cinderella	ety	C19: after Cinderella, the heroine of a fairy tale who is aided by a fairy godmother
Cinderella	1.
	syl	Cin:der:el:la
	pron	<2sind*1rel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl who achieves fame after being obscure.
Cinderella	2.
	syl	Cin:der:el:la
	pron	<2sind*1rel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a poor, neglected, or unsuccessful person or thing.
Cinderella	3.
	syl	Cin:der:el:la
	pron	<2sind*1rel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to dramatic success.
	exam	1	a Cinderella story.
cinder track	0.
	syl	cin+der track
	pos	n.
	def	a race track covered with fine cinders.
cine-	0.
	syl	cin:e-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating motion picture or cinema.
	exam	1	cinecamera;
	exam	2	cinephotography.
cineaste	ety	C20: French, from #7cinema+ -aste, as -ast in enthusiast 
cineaste	0.
	syl	cin+e:aste
	pron	<1sini2@st>
	pos	n.
	def	an enthusiast for films.
cine camera	0.
	syl	cin:e cam+er:a
	pron	<1sini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a camera in which a strip of film moves past the lens, usually to give 16 or 25 exposures per second, thus enabling moving pictures to be taken. U.S. term: {movie camera}.
cine film	0.
	syl	cin:e film
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	photographic film, wound on a spool, usually 8 or 16 millimetres wide, up to several hundred metres long, and having one or two lines of sprocket holes along its length enabling it to be used in a cine camera. U.S. term: {movie film}.
cinema	ety	C19 (earlier spelling: kinema) : shortened from #7cinematograph 
cinema	1.a.
	syl	cin+e:ma
	pron	<1sinim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place designed for the exhibition of films.
cinema	1.b.
	syl	cin+e:ma
	pron	<1sinim*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cinema seat.
cinema	2.a.
	syl	cin+e:ma
	pron	<1sinim*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or business of making films.
cinema	2.b.
	syl	cin+e:ma
	pron	<1sinim*>
	pos	n.
	def	films collectively.
cinematic	sub
	head	cinema
	syl	cin+e:mat+ic
	pron	<2sini1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
cinematically	sub
	head	cinema
	syl	cin+e:1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Cinemascope	0.
	syl	Cin+e:ma+scope
	pron	<1sinim*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an anamorphic process of wide-screen film projection in which an image of approximately twice the usual width is squeezed into a 35mm frame and then screened by a projector having complementary lenses.
cinematheque	ety	C20: from French cin*'emath*`eque film library, from #7cinema+ (biblio)th*`eque library
cinematheque	0.
	syl	cin+e:ma+theque
	pron	<2sinim*1tek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small intimate cinema.
cinematograph	ety	C19 (earlier spelling: kinematograph) : from Greek kin*_emat-, kin*_ema motion+-#7graph 
cinematograph	1.
	syl	cin+e:mat:o+graph
	pron	<2sini1m@t*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a combined camera, printer, and projector.
cinematograph	2.
	syl	cin+e:mat:o+graph
	pron	<2sini1m@t*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to take (pictures) with a film camera.
cinematographer	sub
	head	cinematograph
	syl	cin+e:ma+tog+ra+pher
	pron	<2sinim*1togr*f*>
	pos	n.
cinematographic	sub
	head	cinematograph
	syl	cin+e:mat:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2sini2m@t*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cinematographically	sub
	head	cinematograph
	syl	cin+e:2mat:o?!+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cinematography	sub
	head	cinematograph
	syl	cin+e:ma+1tog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
cin'ema v'erit'e	ety	French, literally: cinema truth
cin'ema v'erit'e	0.
	syl	ci+n*'e+ma v*'e+ri+t*'e
	qual	French
	def	sinema veri#!te) films characterized by subjects, actions, etc., that have the appearance of real life.
cineol	ety	C19: changed from New Latin oleum cinae, literally: oil of wormseed
cineole	alt
	head	cineol
	or	cineol
	syl	cin+e:ole
	pron	<1sini2*ul>
	pos	n.
cineol	0.
	or	cineole
	syl	cin+e:ol
	pron	<1sini2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eucalyptol}.
Cinerama	0.
	syl	Cin+e:ra+ma
	pron	<2sin*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	wide-screen presentation of films using either three separate 35mm projectors or one 70mm projector to produce an image on a large deeply curved screen.
cineraria	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Latin ciner*_arius of ashes, from cinis ashes; from its downy leaves
cineraria	0.
	syl	cin+e:rar:i:a
	pron	<2sin*1re*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, of the Canary Islands, widely cultivated for its blue, purple, red, or variegated daisy-like flowers: family (composites).
cinerarium	ety	C19: from Latin, from ciner*_arius relating to ashes; see #7cineraria 
cineraria	infl
	head	cinerarium
	syl	cin+e:rar:i:a
	pron	<-1re*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cinerarium	0.
	syl	cin+e:rar+i:um
	pron	<2sin*1re*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for keeping the ashes of the dead after cremation.
cinerary	sub
	head	cinerarium
	syl	cin+e:rar:y
	pron	<1sin*r*ri>
	pos	adj.
cinerator	0.
	syl	cin+er:a+tor
	pron	<1sin*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {{cremator} (sense 1)}.
cineration	sub
	head	cinerator
	syl	cin+e:1ra+tion
	pos	n.
cinereous	ety	C17: from Latin cinereus, from cinis ashes
cineritious	alt
	head	cinereous
	or	cinereous
	syl	cin+er:i+tious
	pron	<2sin*1riS*s>
	pos	adj.
cinereous	1.
	or	cineritious
	syl	ci+ner+e:ous
	pron	<si1ni*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a greyish colour.
cinereous	2.
	or	cineritious
	syl	ci+ner+e:ous
	pron	<si1ni*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or consisting of ashes.
cinerin	ety	C20: from Latin ciner-, cinis ashes+-#7in 
cinerin	0.
	syl	cin+e:rin
	pron	<1sin*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two similar organic compounds found in pyrethrum and used as insecticides. Formulas: C\2\0H\2\8O\3 ({cinerin I) }, C\2\1H\2\8O\5 ({cinerin II}) .
cingulum	ety	C19: from Latin: belt, from cingere to gird
cingula	infl
	head	cingulum
	syl	cin+gu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cingulum	0.
	syl	cin+gu+lum
	pron	<1siGgjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a girdle-like part, such as the ridge round the base of a tooth or the band of fibres connecting parts of the cerebrum.
cingulate	sub
	head	cingulum
	or	cingulated
	syl	cin+gu+late
	pron	<1siGgjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
cingulated	sub
	head	cingulum
	or	cingulate
	syl	cin+gu+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
Lucius Cornelius	infl
	head	Cinna
	syl	Lu:ci:us Cor:ne:li:us
	pron	<1lu:si*s> <kc:1nEli*s>
	pos	n.
Cinna	0.
	syl	Cin:na
	pron	<1sin*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 84 #7b.c., Roman patrician; an opponent of Sulla.
cinnabar	ety	C15: from Old French cenobre, from Latin cinn*_abaris, from Greek kinnabari, of Oriental origin
cinnabar	1.
	syl	cin+na+bar
	pron	<1sin*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy red mineral consisting of mercuric sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form: the chief ore of mercury. Formula: HgS.
cinnabar	2.
	syl	cin+na+bar
	pron	<1sin*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the red form of mercuric sulphide, esp. when used as a pigment.
cinnabar	3.
	syl	cin+na+bar
	pron	<1sin*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright red to reddish-orange; vermilion.
cinnabar	4.
	syl	cin+na+bar
	pron	<1sin*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large red-and-black European moth, family (tiger moths, etc.).
cinnamic acid	ety	C19: from #7cinnam (#7on) #7+ -#7ic ; from its being found in cinnamon oil
cinnamic acid	0.
	syl	cin+nam+ic ac:id
	pron	<si1n@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-insoluble weak organic acid existing in two isomeric forms; 3-phenylpropenoic acid. The form occurs naturally and its esters are used in perfumery. Formula: C\6H\5CH:CHCOOH.
cinnamon	ety	C15: from Old French cinnamome, via Latin and Greek, from Hebrew qinnamown 
cinnamon	1.
	syl	cin+na+mon
	pron	<1sin*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian lauraceous tree, having aromatic yellowish-brown bark.
cinnamon	2.
	syl	cin+na+mon
	pron	<1sin*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spice obtained from the bark of this tree, used for flavouring food and drink.
Saigon cinnamon	3.
	head	cinnamon
	syl	Saigon cinnamon.
	def	an E Asian lauraceous tree, the bark of which is used as a cordial and to relieve flatulence.
cinnamon	4.
	syl	cin+na+mon
	pron	<1sin*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related trees or their bark. See {{cassia} (sense 2)}.
cinnamon	5.
	syl	cin+na+mon
	pron	<1sin*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light yellowish-brown.
cinnamic	sub
	head	cinnamon
	or	cinnamonic
	syl	cin+1nam+ic
	pron	<2sin*1monik>
	pos	adj.
cinnamonic	sub
	head	cinnamon
	or	cinnamic
	syl	cin+na+mon+ic
	pron	<2sin*1monik>
	pos	adj.
cinnamon bear	0.
	syl	cin+na+mon bear
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown variety of the American black bear. See {{black bear} (sense 1)}.
cinnamon stone	0.
	syl	cin+na+mon stone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hessonite}.
cinquain	ety	C18 (in the sense: a military company of five): from French cinq five, from Latin quinque; compare #7quatrain 
cinquain	0.
	syl	cin+quain
	pron	<siG1kAn>, <1siGkAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a stanza of five lines.
cinque	ety	C14: from Old French cinq five
cinque	0.
	syl	cinque
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the number five in cards, dice, etc.
cinquecento	ety	C18: Italian, shortened from milcinquecento 1500 &- @!cin+que@.#!cen+tist n.
cinquecento	0.
	syl	cin+que:cen+to
	pron	<2CiGkwi1Cent*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the 16th century in Italian art, architecture, or literature.
cinquefoil	ety	C13 sink foil, from Old French cincfoille, from Latin quinquefolium plant with five leaves, translating Greek pentaphullon from pente five+ phullon leaf
cinquefoil	1.
	syl	cinque+foil
	pron	<1siGk2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the N temperate rosaceous genus typically having five-lobed compound leaves.
cinquefoil	2.
	syl	cinque+foil
	pron	<1siGk2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental carving in the form of five arcs arranged in a circle and separated by cusps.
cinquefoil	3.
	syl	cinque+foil
	pron	<1siGk2fcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge representing a five-petalled flower.
Cinque Ports	0.
	syl	Cinque Ports
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an association of ports on the SE coast of England, originally consisting of Hastings, Romney, Hythe, Dover, and Sandwich, which from late Anglo-Saxon times provided ships for the king's service in return for the profits of justice in their courts. The Cinque Ports declined with the growth of other ports and surrendered their charters in 1685.
Cinzano	0.
	syl	Cin+za+no
	pron	<Cin1za:n*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an Italian vermouth.
CIO	0.
	syl	C.I.O.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	Congress of Industrial Organizations.
Cipango	0.
	syl	Ci+pan+go
	pron	<si1p@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval legend
	def	an island E of Asia: called Zipangu by Marco Polo and sought by Columbus; identified with Japan.
cipher	ety	C14: from Old French cifre zero, from Medieval Latin cifra, from Arabic sifr zero, empty
cypher	alt
	head	cipher
	or	cipher
	syl	cy+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
cipher	1.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of secret writing using substitution or transposition of letters according to a key.
cipher	2.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret message.
cipher	3.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	the key to a secret message.
cipher	4.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {{zero} (sense 1)}.
cipher	5.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Arabic numerals (0, 1, 2, 3, etc., to 9) or the Arabic system of numbering as a whole.
cipher	6.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of no importance; nonentity.
cipher	7.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a design consisting of interwoven letters; monogram.
cipher	8.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a defect in an organ resulting in the continuous sounding of a pipe, the key of which has not been depressed.
cipher	9.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put (a message) into secret writing.
cipher	10.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an organ pipe
	def	to sound without having the appropriate key depressed.
cipher	11.
	or	cypher
	syl	ci+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to perform (a calculation) arithmetically.
cipolin	ety	C18: from French, from Italian cipollino a little onion, from cipolla onion, from Late Latin c*_epulla, diminutive of Latin c*_epa onion; from its likeness to the layers of an onion
cipolin	0.
	syl	cip:o+lin
	pron	<1sip*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian marble with alternating white and green streaks.
circ	alt
	head	cir
	or	cir
	syl	circ.
cir	1.
	or	circ
	syl	cir.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	preceding a date
	def	circa.
cir	2.
	or	circ
	syl	cir.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	circular.
cir	3.
	or	circ
	syl	cir.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	circulation.
cir	4.
	or	circ
	syl	cir.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	circumference.
circa	ety	Latin: about; related to Latin circus circle, #7circus 
circa	0.
	syl	cir+ca
	pron	<1sR:k*>
	pos	prep.
	usage	used with a date
	def	at the approximate time of.
	exam	1	circa 1182 #7b.c.
circadian	ety	C20: from Latin circa about+ di*_es day
circadian	0.
	syl	cir+ca+di:an
	pron	<sR:1kAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to biological processes that occur regularly at 24-hour intervals, even in the absence of periodicity in the environment. See also {biological clock}.
Circassia	0.
	syl	Cir+cas+si:a
	pron	<sR:1k@si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the S Soviet Union, on the Black Sea north of the Caucasus Mountains.
Circassian	1.
	syl	Cir+cas+si:an
	pron	<sR:1k@si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native of Circassia.
Circassian	2.
	syl	Cir+cas+si:an
	pron	<sR:1k@si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Adygei}. a language spoken in Circassia, belonging to the North Caucasian family.
Circassian	3.
	syl	Cir+cas+si:an
	pron	<sR:1k@si*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	relating to Circassia, its people, or language.
Circe	0.
	syl	Cir:ce
	pron	<1sR:si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an enchantress who detained Odysseus on her island and turned his men into swine.
Circean	sub
	head	Circe
	syl	Cir+1ce:an
	pos	adj.
circinate	ety	C19: from Latin circin*_are to make round, from circinus pair of compasses, from circus, see #7circus 
circinate	0.
	syl	cir+ci+nate
	pron	<1sR:si2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of part of a plant, such as a young fern
	def	coiled so that the tip is at the centre.
circinately	sub
	head	circinate
	syl	cir+ci+2nate+ly
	pos	adv.
Circinus	ety	C19: from Latin, a pair of com?!passes
Circini	infl
	head	Circinus
	syl	Cir+ci+ni
	pron	<1sR:si2nI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Circinus	0.
	syl	Cir+ci+nus
	pron	<1sR:sin*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the S hemisphere close to Centaurus and the Southern Cross.
circle	ety	C14: from Latin circulus a circular figure, from circus ring, circle
circle	1.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed plane curve every point of which is equidistant from a given fixed point, the centre. Equation.
	exam	1	(x - h)
circle	2.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the figure enclosed by such a curve.
circle	3.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the section of seats above the main level of the auditorium, usually comprising the dress circle and the upper circle.
circle	4.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	something formed or arranged in the shape of a circle.
circle	5.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people sharing an interest, activity, upbringing, etc.; set.
	exam	1	golf circles;
	exam	2	a family circle.
circle	6.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a domain or area of activity, interest, or influence.
circle	7.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a circuit.
circle	8.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a process or chain of events or parts that forms a connected whole; cycle.
circle	9.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a parallel of latitude. See also {great circle, small circle}.
circle	10.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the ring of a circus.
circle	11.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of Neolithic or Bronze Age rings of standing stones, such as Stonehenge, found in Europe and thought to be associated with some form of ritual or astronomical measurement.
circle	12.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hockey.
	def	See {striking circle}.
go	13.
	head	circle
	or	run round in circles
	syl	go
	def	to engage in energetic but fruitless activity.
come full circle	14.
	head	circle
	syl	come full circle.
	def	to arrive back at one's starting point. See also {vicious circle. ~}
circle	15.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	to move in a circle (around).
	exam	1	we circled the city by car.
circle	16.
	syl	cir+cle
	pron	<1sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	to enclose in a circle; encircle.
circler	sub
	head	circle
	syl	cir+cler
	pos	n.
circlet	ety	C15: from Old French cerclet a little #7circle 
circlet	0.
	syl	cir+clet
	pron	<1sR:klit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small circle or ring, esp. a circular ornament worn on the head.
Circlorama	0.
	syl	Cir+clo+ra+ma
	pron	<2sR:kl*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a system of film projection in which a number of projectors and screens are employed to produce a picture that surrounds the viewer.
circuit	ety	C14: from Latin circuitus a going around, from circum*_ire, from circum around+ *_ire to go
circuit	1.a.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete route or course, esp. one that is curved or circular or that lies around an object.
circuit	1.b.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the area enclosed within such a route.
circuit	2.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of following such a route.
	exam	1	we made three circuits of the course.
circuit	3.a.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete path through which an electric current can flow.
circuit	3.b.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a circuit diagram.
circuit	4.a.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical journey around an area, as made by judges, salesmen, etc.
circuit	4.b.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the route traversed or places visited on such a journey.
circuit	4.c.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons making such a journey.
circuit	5.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	one of six areas into which England is divided for the administration of justice.
circuit	6.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of theatres, cinemas, etc., under one management or in which the same film is shown or in which a company of performers plays in turn.
circuit	7.a.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of tournaments in which the same players regularly take part.
	exam	1	the international tennis circuit.
circuit	7.b.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the contestants who take part in such a series.
circuit	8.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a motor racing track, usually of irregular shape.
circuit	9.
	syl	cir+cuit
	pron	<1sR:kit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or travel in a circuit around (something).
circuital	sub
	head	circuit
	syl	cir+cuit+al
	pos	adj.
circuit binding	0.
	syl	cir+cuit bind+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a style of limp-leather binding, used esp. for Bibles and prayer books, in which the edges of the cover bend over to protect the edges of the pages.
circuit breaker	0.
	syl	cir+cuit break+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device that under abnormal conditions, such as a short circuit, stops the flow of current in an electrical circuit. Sometimes shortened to {breaker}. Compare { {fuse%2} (sense 6)}.
circuit judge	0.
	syl	cir+cuit judge
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a judge presiding over a county court or crown court.
circuitous	0.
	syl	cir+cu:i+tous
	pron	<s*1kju:it*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indirect and lengthy; roundabout.
	exam	1	a circuitous route.
circuitously	sub
	head	circuitous
	syl	cir+1cu:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
circuitousness	sub
	head	circuitous
	syl	cir+1cu:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
circuit rider	0.
	syl	cir+cuit rid+er
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	a minister of religion who preached from place to place along an established circuit.
circuitry	1.
	syl	cir+cuit+ry
	pron	<1sR:kitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the design of an electrical circuit.
circuitry	2.
	syl	cir+cuit+ry
	pron	<1sR:kitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of circuits used in an electronic device.
circuit training	0.
	syl	cir+cuit train+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a form of athletic training in which a number of exercises are performed in turn.
circuities	infl
	head	circuity
	syl	cir+cu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
circuity	0.
	syl	cir+cu+i:ty
	pron	<s*1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	usage	of speech, reasoning, etc.
	def	a roundabout or devious quality.
circular	1.
	syl	cir+cu+lar
	pron	<1sR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, resembling, or shaped like a circle.
circular	2.
	syl	cir+cu+lar
	pron	<1sR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	circuitous.
circular	3.
	syl	cir+cu+lar
	pron	<1sR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of arguments, etc.
	def	futile because of an inevitable return to the starting point.
circular	4.
	syl	cir+cu+lar
	pron	<1sR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	travelling or occurring in a cycle.
circular	5.
	syl	cir+cu+lar
	pron	<1sR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of letters, announcements, etc.
	def	in?!tended for general distribution.
circular	6.
	syl	cir+cu+lar
	pron	<1sR:kjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed or duplicated advertisement or notice for mass distribution.
circularity	sub
	head	circular
	or	circularness
	syl	cir+cu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2sR:kju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
circularness	sub
	head	circular
	or	circularity
	syl	cir+cu+lar+ness
	pos	n.
circularly	sub
	head	circular
	syl	cir+cu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
circular function	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lar func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{trigonometric function} (sense 1)}.
circularise	alt
	head	circularize
	or	circularize
	syl	cir+cu+lar+ise
	pron	<1sR:kjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
circularize	1.
	or	circularise
	syl	cir+cu+lar+ize
	pron	<1sR:kjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distribute circulars to.
circularize	2.
	or	circularise
	syl	cir+cu+lar+ize
	pron	<1sR:kjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to canvass or petition (people), as for support, votes, etc., by distributing letters, etc.
circularize	3.
	or	circularise
	syl	cir+cu+lar+ize
	pron	<1sR:kjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make circular.
circularization	sub
	head	circularize
	or	circularisation
	syl	cir+cu+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
circularisation	sub
	head	circularize
	or	circularization
	syl	cir+cu+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
circularizer	sub
	head	circularize
	or	circulariser
	syl	cir+cu+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
circulariser	sub
	head	circularize
	or	circularizer
	syl	cir+cu+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
circular measure	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lar meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	the measurement of an angle in radians.
circular mil	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lar mil
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area of cross section of wire, equal to the area of a circle whose diameter is one thousandth of an inch. 1 circular mil is equal to 0.785#M10%#-%6 square inch or 0.2#M10%#-%9 square metre.
circular polarization	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lar po+lar:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a transformation of electro?!magnetic radiation (esp. light) to a form in which the vector representing the instantaneous intensity of the electric field describes a circle about the direction of propagation at any point in the path of the radiation.
circular saw	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lar saw
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven saw in which a circular disc with a toothed edge is rotated at high speed.
circular triangle	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lar tri+an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	a triangle in which each side is the arc of a circle.
circulate	ety	C15: from Latin circul*_ar*_i to assemble in a circle, from circulus #7circle 
circulate	1.
	syl	cir+cu+late
	pron	<1sR:kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send, go, or pass from place to place or person to person.
	exam	1	don't circulate the news.
circulate	2.
	syl	cir+cu+late
	pron	<1sR:kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distribute or be distributed over a wide area.
circulate	3.
	syl	cir+cu+late
	pron	<1sR:kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move through a circuit, system, etc., returning to the starting point.
	exam	1	blood circulates through the body.
circulate	4.
	syl	cir+cu+late
	pron	<1sR:kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move in a circle.
	exam	1	the earth circulates around the sun.
circulative	sub
	head	circulate
	syl	cir+cu+2la+tive
	pos	adj.
circulator	sub
	head	circulate
	syl	cir+cu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
circulatory	sub
	head	circulate
	syl	cir+cu+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
circulating decimal	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lat+ing dec:i+mal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {recurring decimal}.
circulating library	1.
	syl	cir+cu+lat+ing li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {lending library}.
circulating library	2.
	syl	cir+cu+lat+ing li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a small library circulated in turn to a group of schools or other institutions.
circulating library	3.
	syl	cir+cu+lat+ing li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {subscription library}.
circulating medium	0.
	syl	cir+cu+lat+ing me+di:um
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	currency serving as a medium of exchange.
circulation	1.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transport of oxygenated blood through the arteries to the capillaries, where it nourishes the tissues, and the return of oxygen-depleted blood through the veins to the heart, where the cycle is renewed.
circulation	2.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the flow of sap through a plant.
circulation	3.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any movement through a closed circuit.
circulation	4.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spreading or transmission of something to a wider group of people or area.
circulation	5.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	of air and water
	def	free movement within an area or volume.
circulation	6.a.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the distribution of newspapers, magazines, etc.
circulation	6.b.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of copies of an issue of such a publication that are distributed.
circulation	7.a.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a book loan, as from a library lending department.
circulation	7.b.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	each loan transaction of a particular book.
circulation	7.c.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the total issue of library books over a specified period.
circulation	8.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare term for {circulating medium}.
circulation	9.a.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	of currency
	def	serving as a medium of exchange.
circulation	9.b.
	syl	cir+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2sR:kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	of people
	def	active in a social or business context.
circum-	ety	from Latin circum around, from circus circle
circum-	0.
	syl	cir:cum-
	pos	prefix.
	def	around; surrounding; on all sides.
	exam	1	circumlocution;
	exam	2	circumrotate.
circumambient	ety	C17: from Late Latin circumamb*_ire, from #7circum -#7+ amb*_ire to go round
circumambient	0.
	syl	cir+cum+am+bi+ent
	pron	<2sR:k*m1@mbi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	surrounding.
circumambience	sub
	head	circumambient
	or	circumambiency
	syl	cir+cum+1am+bi+ence
	pos	n.
circumambiency	sub
	head	circumambient
	or	circumambience
	syl	cir+cum+1am+bi+en+cy
	pos	n.
circumambulate	ety	C17: from Late Latin #7circum -#7+ ambul*_are to walk
circumambulate	1.
	syl	cir+cum+am+bu+late
	pron	<2sR:k*m1@mbju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk around (something).
circumambulate	2.
	syl	cir+cum+am+bu+late
	pron	<2sR:k*m1@mbju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to avoid the point.
circumambulation	sub
	head	circumambulate
	syl	cir+cum+2am+bu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
circumambulator	sub
	head	circumambulate
	syl	cir+cum+1am+bu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
circumambulatory	sub
	head	circumambulate
	syl	cir+cum+1am+bu+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
circumbendibus	ety	C17: coined from #7circum -#7+bend, with a pseudo-Latin ending
circumbendibus	0.
	syl	cir+cum+ben+di+bus
	pron	<2sR:k*m1bendib*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Humorous.
	def	a circumlocution.
circumcise	ety	C13: from Latin circumc*_idere, from #7circum -#7+ caedere to cut
circumcise	1.
	syl	cir+cum+cise
	pron	<1sR:k*m2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the foreskin of (a male).
circumcise	2.
	syl	cir+cum+cise
	pron	<1sR:k*m2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to incise surgically the skin over the clitoris of (a female).
circumcise	3.
	syl	cir+cum+cise
	pron	<1sR:k*m2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform the religious rite of circumcision on (someone).
circumciser	sub
	head	circumcise
	syl	cir+cum+2cis+er
	pos	n.
circumcision	1.a.
	syl	cir+cum+ci+sion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the foreskin of males.
circumcision	1.b.
	syl	cir+cum+ci+sion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	surgical incision into the skin covering the clitoris in females.
circumcision	2.
	syl	cir+cum+ci+sion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of circumcision, performed as a religious rite by Jews and Muslims.
circumcision	3.
	syl	cir+cum+ci+sion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the festival celebrated on Jan. 1 in commemoration of the circumcision of Jesus.
circumference	ety	C14: from Old French circonference, from Latin circumferre to carry around, from #7circum -#7+ ferre to bear
circumference	1.
	syl	cir+cum+fer+ence
	pron	<s*1k^mf*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the boundary of a specific area or geometric figure, esp. of a circle.
circumference	2.
	syl	cir+cum+fer+ence
	pron	<s*1k^mf*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of a closed geometric curve, esp. of a circle. The circumference of a circle is equal to the diameter multiplied by #Gr.
circumferential	sub
	head	circumference
	syl	cir+cum+fer+en+tial
	pron	<s*?!2k^mf*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
circumferentially	sub
	head	circumference
	syl	cir+2cum+fer+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
circumflex	ety	C16: from Latin circumflexus, from circumflectere to bend around, from #7circum -#7+ flectere to bend
circumflex	1.
	syl	cir+cum+flex
	pron	<1sR:k*m2fleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark (*^ ) placed over a vowel to show that it is pronounced with rising and falling pitch, as in ancient Greek, as a long vowel rather than a short one, as in French, or with some other different quality.
circumflex	2.
	syl	cir+cum+flex
	pron	<1sR:k*m2fleks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain nerves, arteries, or veins
	def	bending or curving around.
circumflexion	sub
	head	circumflex
	syl	cir+cum+1flex+ion
	pos	n.
circumfluous	ety	C17: from Latin circumfluere to flow around, from #7circum -#7+ fluere to flow &- cir+#!cum+flu+ence n.
circumfluous	1.
	syl	cir+cum+flu+ous
	pron	<s*1k^mflu*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {cir+cum+flu+ent} (s$$#!k^mfl$u$$nt). flowing all around.
circumfluous	2.
	syl	cir+cum+flu+ous
	pron	<s*1k^mflu*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	surrounded by or as if by water.
circumfuse	ety	C16: from Latin circumf*_usus, from circumfundere to pour around, from #7circum -#7+ fundere to pour
circumfuse	1.
	syl	cir+cum+fuse
	pron	<2sR:k*m1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pour or spread (a liquid, powder, etc.) around.
circumfuse	2.
	syl	cir+cum+fuse
	pron	<2sR:k*m1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with a substance, such as a liquid.
circumfusion	sub
	head	circumfuse
	syl	cir+cum+fu+sion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
circumlocution	1.
	syl	cir+cum+lo+cu+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*ml*1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an indirect way of expressing something.
circumlocution	2.
	syl	cir+cum+lo+cu+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*ml*1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an indirect expression.
circumlocutory	sub
	head	circumlocution
	syl	cir+cum+loc:u+to:ry
	pron	<2sR:k*m1lokj*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
circumlunar	0.
	syl	cir+cum+lu+nar
	pron	<2sR:k*m1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	around or revolving around the moon.
	exam	1	a circumlunar orbit.
circumnavigate	0.
	syl	cir+cum+nav:i+gate
	pron	<2sR:k*m1n@vi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sail or fly completely around.
circumnavigable	sub
	head	circumnavigate
	syl	cir+cum+1nav:i+ga:ble
	pos	adj.
circumnavigation	sub
	head	circumnavigate
	syl	cir+cum+2nav:i+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
circumnavigator	sub
	head	circumnavigate
	syl	cir+cum+1nav:i+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
circumnutate	ety	C19: from #7circum -#7+ -nutate, from Latin n*_ut*_are to nod repeatedly, sway
circumnutate	0.
	syl	cir+cum+nu+tate
	pron	<2sR:k*m1nju:tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the tip of a plant stem
	def	to grow in an irregular curve, ellipse, or spiral.
circumnutation	sub
	head	circumnutate
	syl	cir+cum+nu+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
circumpolar	1.
	syl	cir+cum+po+lar
	pron	<2sR:k*m1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a star or constellation
	def	visible above the horizon at all times at a specified locality on the earth's surface.
circumpolar	2.
	syl	cir+cum+po+lar
	pron	<2sR:k*m1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	surrounding or located at or near either of the earth's poles.
circumscissile	ety	C19: from #7circum -#7+ Latin scissilis capable of splitting, from scindere to split
circumscissile	0.
	syl	cir+cum+scis+sile
	pron	<2sR:k*m1sisIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the dry dehiscent fruits of certain plants
	def	opening completely by a transverse split.
circumscribe	ety	C15: from Latin circumscr*_ibere, from #7circum -#7+ scr*_ibere to write
circumscribe	1.
	syl	cir+cum+scribe
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skrIb>, <1sR:k*m2skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict within limits.
circumscribe	2.
	syl	cir+cum+scribe
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skrIb>, <1sR:k*m2skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or set the bounds of.
circumscribe	3.
	syl	cir+cum+scribe
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skrIb>, <1sR:k*m2skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw a geometric construction around (another construction) so that the two are in contact but do not intersect. Compare {{inscribe} (sense 4)}.
circumscribe	4.
	syl	cir+cum+scribe
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skrIb>, <1sR:k*m2skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw a line round.
circumscribable	sub
	head	circumscribe
	syl	cir+cum+1scrib+a:ble
	pos	adj.
circumscriber	sub
	head	circumscribe
	syl	cir+cum+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
circumscription	1.
	syl	cir+cum+scrip+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of circumscribing or the state of being circumscribed.
circumscription	2.
	syl	cir+cum+scrip+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that limits or encloses.
circumscription	3.
	syl	cir+cum+scrip+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a circumscribed space.
circumscription	4.
	syl	cir+cum+scrip+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*m1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inscription around a coin or medal.
circumscriptive	sub
	head	circumscription
	syl	cir+cum+1scrip+tive
	pos	adj.
circumscriptively	sub
	head	circumscription
	syl	cir+cum+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
circumsolar	0.
	syl	cir+cum+so+lar
	pron	<2sR:k*m1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	surrounding or rotating around the sun.
circumspect	ety	C15: from Latin circumspectus, from #7circum -#7+ specere to look
circumspect	0.
	syl	cir+cum+spect
	pron	<1sR:k*m2spekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cautious, prudent, or discreet.
circumspection	sub
	head	circumspect
	syl	cir+cum+1spec+tion
	pos	n.
circumspective	sub
	head	circumspect
	syl	cir+cum+1spec+tive
	pos	adj.
circumspectly	sub
	head	circumspect
	syl	cir+cum+2spect+ly
	pos	adv.
circumstance	ety	C13: from Old French circonstance, from Latin circumstantia, from circumst*_are to stand around, from #7circum -#7+ st*_are to stand
circumstance	1.
	syl	cir+cum+stance
	pron	<1sR:k*mst*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a condition of time, place, etc., that accompanies or influences an event or condition.
circumstance	2.
	syl	cir+cum+stance
	pron	<1sR:k*mst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an incident or occurrence, esp. a chance one.
circumstance	3.
	syl	cir+cum+stance
	pron	<1sR:k*mst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	accessory information or detail.
circumstance	4.
	syl	cir+cum+stance
	pron	<1sR:k*mst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	formal display or ceremony (archaic except in the phrase {pomp and circumstance) }.
circunder	5.
	head	circumstance
	or	in no circumstances
	syl	cir+cunder
	def	in no case; never.
under the circumstances	6.
	head	circumstance
	syl	under the circumstances.
	def	because of conditions; this being the case.
cin good	7.
	head	circumstance
	or	bad circumstances
	syl	cin good
	usage	of a person
	def	in a good (or bad) financial situation. {~}
circumstance	8.
	syl	cir+cum+stance
	pron	<1sR:k*mst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to place in a particular condition or situation.
circumstance	9.
	syl	cir+cum+stance
	pron	<1sR:k*mst*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to give in detail.
circumstantial	1.
	syl	cir+cum+stan+tial
	pron	<2sR:k*m1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or dependent on circumstances.
circumstantial	2.
	syl	cir+cum+stan+tial
	pron	<2sR:k*m1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully detailed.
circumstantial	3.
	syl	cir+cum+stan+tial
	pron	<2sR:k*m1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	incidental. &- {cir+cum+stan+ti+al+i@.ty} (@!s$z$:k$$m@!st@an#s$I#!@al$It$I)
circumstantially	sub
	head	circumstantial
	syl	cir+cum+1stan+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
circumstantial evidence	0.
	syl	cir+cum+stan+tial ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	def	indirect evidence that tends to establish a conclusion by inference. Compare {direct evidence}.
circumstantiate	0.
	syl	cir+cum+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<2sR:k*m1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support by giving particulars.
circumstantiation	sub
	head	circumstantiate
	syl	cir+cum+2stan+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
circumvallate	ety	C19: from Latin circumvall*_are, from #7circum -#7+ vallum rampart
circumvallate	0.
	syl	cir+cum+val+late
	pron	<2sR:k*m1v@lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with a defensive fortification.
circumvallation	sub
	head	circumvallate
	syl	cir+cum+val+1la+tion
	pos	n.
circumvent	ety	C15: from Latin circumven*_ire, from #7circum -#7+ ven*_ire to come
circumvent	1.
	syl	cir+cum+vent
	pron	<2sR:k*m1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evade or go around.
circumvent	2.
	syl	cir+cum+vent
	pron	<2sR:k*m1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outwit.
circumvent	3.
	syl	cir+cum+vent
	pron	<2sR:k*m1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encircle (an enemy) so as to intercept or capture.
circumventer	sub
	head	circumvent
	or	circumventor
	syl	cir+cum+1vent+er
	pos	n.
circumventor	sub
	head	circumvent
	or	circumventer
	syl	cir+cum+1ven+tor
	pos	n.
circumvention	sub
	head	circumvent
	syl	cir+cum+1ven+tion
	pos	n.
circumventive	sub
	head	circumvent
	syl	cir+cum+1ven+tive
	pos	adj.
circumvolution	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin circumvol*_uti*_o, from Latin circumvolvere, from #7circum -#7+ volvere to roll
circumvolution	1.
	syl	cir+cum+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*mv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of turning, winding, or folding around a central axis.
circumvolution	2.
	syl	cir+cum+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*mv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single complete turn, cycle, or fold.
circumvolution	3.
	syl	cir+cum+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*mv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything winding or sinuous.
circumvolution	4.
	syl	cir+cum+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2sR:k*mv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a round?!about course or procedure.
circumvolutory	sub
	head	circumvolution
	syl	cir+cum+vo+1lu+to:ry
	pos	adj.
circus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek kirkos ring
circuses	infl
	head	circus
	syl	cir+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
circus	1.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a travelling company of entertainers such as acrobats, clowns, trapeze artists, and trained animals.
circus	2.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a public performance given by such a company.
circus	3.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an oval or circular arena, usually tented and surrounded by tiers of seats, in which such a performance is held.
circus	4.a.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an open-air stadium, usually oval or oblong, for chariot races or public games.
circus	4.b.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the games themselves.
circus	5.a.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an open place, usually circular, in a town, where several streets converge.
circus	5.b.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	Piccadilly Circus.
circus	6.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	noisy or rowdy behaviour.
circus	7.
	syl	cir+cus
	pron	<1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or group of people whose behaviour is wild, disorganized, or (esp. unintentionally) comic.
Circus Maximus	0.
	syl	Cir+cus Max:i+mus
	pron	<1m@ksim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an amphitheatre in Rome, used in ancient times for chariot races, public games, etc.
cir'e	ety	C20: French, from cirer to wax, from cire, from Latin c*_era wax 
cir'e	1.
	syl	ci:r*'e
	pron	<1si*rA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric
	def	treated with a heat or wax process to make it smooth.
cir'e	2.
	syl	ci:r*'e
	pron	<1si*rA>
	pos	n.
	def	such a surface on a fabric.
cir'e	3.
	syl	ci:r*'e
	pron	<1si*rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric having such a surface.
Cirenaica	0.
	syl	Cir+e:na:i+ca
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik*>, <2sir*->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cyrenaica}.
Cirencester	0.
	syl	Ci+ren+ces+ter
	pron	<1sIr*n2sest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, in Gloucestershire: Roman amphitheatre. Pop.: 13022 (1971). Latin name: {Corinium}.
cire perdue	ety	literally: lost wax
cire perdue	0.
	syl	cire per+due
	pron	French. <sir per1dy>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of casting bronze, in which a mould is formed around a wax pattern, which is subsequently melted and drained away.
cirque	ety	C17: from French, from Latin circus ring, circle, #7circus 
cirque	1.
	syl	cirque
	pron	<sR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {corrie, cwm}. a steep-sided semicircular depression found in mountainous regions, often containing a lake.
cirque	2.
	syl	cirque
	pron	<sR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	an obsolete term for {{circle} (sense 11)}.
cirque	3.
	syl	cirque
	pron	<sR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a circle, circlet, or ring.
cirrate	ety	C19: from Latin cirr*_atus curled, from #7cirrus 
cirrose	infl
	head	cirrate
	or	cirrous
	syl	cir+rose
	pos	adj.
cirrous	infl
	head	cirrate
	or	cirrose
	syl	cir+rous
	pos	adj.
cirrate	0.
	syl	cir+rate
	pron	<1sirAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	bearing or resembling cirri.
cirrhosis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kirrhos orange-coloured+-#7osis ; referring to the appearance of the diseased liver
cirrhosis	0.
	syl	cir+rho+sis
	pron	<si1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chronic progressive diseases of the liver, characterized by death of liver cells, irreversible fibrosis, etc.: caused by inadequate diet, excessive alcohol, chronic infection, etc. Also called: {cirrhosis of the liver}.
cirrhosed	sub
	head	cirrhosis
	syl	cir+1rhosed
	pos	adj.
cirrhotic	sub
	head	cirrhosis
	syl	cir+rhot+ic
	pron	<si1rotik>
	pos	adj.
cirri	0.
	syl	cir+ri
	pron	<1sirI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {cirrus}.
cirriped	alt
	head	cirripede
	or	cirripede
	syl	cir+ri+ped
	pron	<1siri2ped>
	pos	n.
cirripede	1.
	or	cirriped
	syl	cir+ri+pede
	pron	<1siri2pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine crustacean of the subclass including the barnacles, the adults of which are sessile or parasitic.
cirripede	2.
	or	cirriped
	syl	cir+ri+pede
	pron	<1siri2pEd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cirri-	alt
	head	cirro-
	or	cirro-
	syl	cir:ri-
cirro-	0.
	or	cirri-
	syl	cir:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating cirrus or cirri.
	exam	1	cirrocumulus;
	exam	2	cirriped.
cirrocumuli	infl
	head	cirrocumulus
	syl	cir+ro+cu+mu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cirrocumulus	0.
	syl	cir+ro+cu+mu+lus
	pron	<2sir*u1kju:mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a high cloud of ice crystals grouped into small separate globular masses, usually occurring above 6000 metres (20000 feet). See also {mackerel sky}.
cirrous	alt
	head	cirrose
	or	cirrose
	syl	cir+rous
	pron	<1sir*s>
	pos	adj.
cirrose	1.
	or	cirrous
	syl	cir+rose
	pron	<1sir*us>, <si1r*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another word for {cirrate}.
cirrose	2.
	or	cirrous
	syl	cir+rose
	pron	<1sir*us>, <si1r*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of cirrus clouds.
cirrostrati	infl
	head	cirrostratus
	syl	cir+ro+stra+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cirrostratus	0.
	syl	cir+ro+stra+tus
	pron	<2sir*u1stra:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a uniform layer of cloud above about 6000 metres (20000 feet).
cirrostrative	sub
	head	cirrostratus
	syl	cir+ro+1stra+tive
	pos	adj.
cirrus	ety	C18: from Latin: curl, tuft, fringe
cirri	infl
	head	cirrus
	syl	cir+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cirrus	1.
	syl	cir+rus
	pron	<1sir*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a thin wispy fibrous cloud at high altitudes, composed of ice particles.
cirrus	2.
	syl	cir+rus
	pron	<1sir*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant tendril or similar part.
cirrus	3.
	syl	cir+rus
	pron	<1sir*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender tentacle or filament in barnacles and other marine invertebrates.
cirsoid	ety	C19: from Greek kirsoeid*_es, from kirsos swollen vein+-#7oid 
cirsoid	0.
	syl	cir+soid
	pron	<1sR:scid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	resembling a varix. Also: {varicoid}.
cis-	ety	from Latin
cis-	1.
	syl	cis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	on this or the near side of.
	exam	1	cisalpine.
cis-	2.
	syl	cis-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	often in italics
	def	indicating that two groups of atoms in an unsaturated compound lie on the same side of a double bond.
	exam	1	cis-
cisalpine	1.
	syl	cis+al+pine
	pron	<sis1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	on this (the southern) side of the Alps, as viewed from Rome.
cisalpine	2.
	syl	cis+al+pine
	pron	<sis1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a movement in the Roman Catholic Church to minimize the authority of the pope and to emphasize the independence of branches of the Church. Compare {{ultramontane} (sense 2)}.
Cisalpine Gaul	0.
	syl	Cis+al+pine Gaul
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	that part of Gaul between the Alps and the Apennines.
Ciscaucasia	0.
	syl	Cis+cau+ca+si:a
	pron	<2siskc:1kAzi*>, <-Z*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Caucasia north of the Caucasus Mountains.
cisco	ety	C19: short for Canadian French ciscoette, from Ojibwa pemitewiskawet fish with oily flesh
ciscoes	infl
	head	cisco
	or	ciscos
	syl	cis+coes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ciscos	infl
	head	cisco
	or	ciscoes
	syl	cis+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cisco	0.
	syl	cis+co
	pron	<1sisk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various whitefish, esp. (also called {lake herring) }, of cold deep lakes of North America.
Ciskei	0.
	syl	Cis+kei
	pron	<1siskI>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantu state in South Africa for Xhosa-speaking peoples, consisting of 17 closely grouped areas of the E Cape Province. Pop.: 527159 (1970).
cislunar	0.
	syl	cis+lu+nar
	pron	<sis1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the space between the earth and the moon. Compare {translunar}.
cismontane	ety	C18: from Latin #7cis -#7+ mont*_anus of the mountains, from m*_ons mountain
cismontane	0.
	syl	cis+mon+tane
	pron	<sis1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	on this (the writer's or speaker's) side of the mountains, esp. the Alps. Compare {{ultramontane} (sense 1)}.
cispadane	ety	from Latin #7cis -#7+ Pad*_anus of the Po
cispadane	0.
	syl	cis+pa+dane
	pron	<1sisp*2dAn>, <sis1pAdAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	on this (the southern) side of the River Po, as viewed from Rome. Compare {transpadane}.
cissoid	ety	C17: from Greek kissoeid*_es, literally: ivy-shaped, from kissos ivy
cissoid	1.
	syl	cis+soid
	pron	<1siscid>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric curve whose two branches meet in a cusp at the origin and are asymptotic to a line parallel to the -axis. Its equation is %2(2a - %3 where 2a is the distance between the -axis and this line.
cissoid	2.
	syl	cis+soid
	pron	<1siscid>
	pos	adj.
	def	contained between the concave sides of two intersecting curves. Compare {sistroid}.
cist	ety	C19: from Latin cista box, chest, basket, from Greek kist*_e 
cist	H1.0.
	syl	cist
	pron	<sist>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden box for holding ritual objects used in ancient Rome and Greece.
cist	ety	C19: from Welsh: chest, from Latin cista box; see #7cist %1
kist	alt
	head	cist
	or	cist
	syl	kist
	pron	<sist>
	pos	n.
cist	H2.0.
	or	kist
	syl	cist
	pron	<sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a box-shaped burial chamber made from stone slabs or a hollowed tree-trunk.
cistaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Cistaceae, from Greek kistos rockrose
cistaceous	0.
	syl	cis+ta+ceous
	pron	<si1stAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of shrubby or herbaceous plants that includes the rockroses.
Cistercian	ety	C17: from French Cistercien, from Medieval Latin Cisterci*_anus, from Cistercium (modern C*^iteaux) , original home of the order
Cistercian	0.
	syl	Cis+ter+cian
	pron	<si1stR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian order of monks and nuns founded in 1098, which follows an especially strict form of the Benedictine rule. Also called: {White Monk}.
cistern	ety	C13: from Old French cisterne, from Latin cisterna underground tank, from cista box
cistern	1.
	syl	cis+tern
	pron	<1sist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tank for the storage of water, esp. on or within the roof of a house or connected to a W.C.
cistern	2.
	syl	cis+tern
	pron	<1sist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground reservoir for the storage of a liquid, esp. rainwater.
cistern	3.
	syl	cis+tern
	pron	<1sist*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {cisterna}.
cisternal	sub
	head	cistern
	syl	cis+ter+nal
	pron	<si1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
cisterna	ety	New Latin, from Latin; see #7cistern 
cisternae	infl
	head	cisterna
	syl	cis+ter+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cisterna	0.
	syl	cis+ter+na
	pron	<si1stR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sac or partially closed space containing body fluid, esp. lymph or cerebrospinal fluid.
cis-trans test	ety	C20: see #7cis -#7, trans -
cis-trans test	0.
	syl	cis-trans test
	pron	<1sis1tra:nz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a test to define the unit of genetic function, based on whether two mutations of the same character occur in a single chromosome (the cis position) or in different cistrons in each chromosome of a homologous pair (the trans position).
cistron	ety	C20: from cis-trans; see #7cis -#7trans test 
cistron	0.
	syl	cis+tron
	pron	<1sistr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the section of a chromosome that controls a single function; a functional gene.
cistus	ety	C16: New Latin, from Greek kistos 
cistus	0.
	syl	cis+tus
	pron	<1sist*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus See {rockrose}.
cit	1.
	syl	cit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	citation.
cit	2.
	syl	cit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cited.
cit	3.
	syl	cit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	citizen.
citadel	ety	C16: from Old French citadelle, from Old Italian cittadella, a little city, from cittade city, from Latin c*_ivit*_as 
citadel	1.
	syl	cit:a+del
	pron	<1sit*dL>, <-2del>
	pos	n.
	def	a stronghold within or close to a city.
citadel	2.
	syl	cit:a+del
	pron	<1sit*dL>, <-2del>
	pos	n.
	def	any strongly fortified building or place of safety; refuge.
citadel	3.
	syl	cit:a+del
	pron	<1sit*dL>, <-2del>
	pos	n.
	def	a specially strengthened part of the hull of a warship.
citation	1.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quoting of a book or author in support of a fact.
citation	2.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage or source cited for this purpose.
citation	3.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a listing or recounting, as of facts.
citation	4.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official commendation or award, esp. for bravery or outstanding service, work, etc., usually in the form of a formal statement made in public.
citation	5.a.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official summons to appear in court.
citation	5.b.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the document containing such a summons.
citation	6.
	syl	ci+ta+tion
	pron	<sI1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the quoting of decided cases to serve as guidance to a court.
citatory	sub
	head	citation
	syl	ci+ta+to:ry
	pron	<1sIt*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
cite	ety	C15: from Old French citer to summon, from Latin cit*_are to rouse, from citus quick, from ci*_ere to excite
cite	1.
	syl	cite
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to quote or refer to (a passage, book, or author) in substantiation as an authority, proof, or example.
cite	2.
	syl	cite
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mention or commend (a soldier, etc.) for outstanding bravery or meritorious action.
cite	3.
	syl	cite
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon to appear before a court of law.
cite	4.
	syl	cite
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enumerate.
	exam	1	he cited the king's virtues.
cite	5.
	syl	cite
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to excite.
citable	sub
	head	cite
	or	citeable
	syl	cit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
citeable	sub
	head	cite
	or	citable
	syl	cite+a:ble
	pos	adj.
citer	sub
	head	cite
	syl	cit+er
	pos	n.
cithara	ety	C18: from Greek kithara 
kithara	alt
	head	cithara
	or	cithara
	syl	kith:a+ra
	pos	n.
cithara	0.
	or	kithara
	syl	cith:a+ra
	pron	<1siT*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stringed musical instrument of ancient Greece and elsewhere, similar to the lyre and played with a plectrum.
cither	ety	C17: from Latin cithara, from Greek kithara lyre
cithern	alt
	head	cither
	or	cither
	syl	cith+ern
	pron	<1siT*n>
	pos	n.
cither	0.
	or	cithern
	syl	cith+er
	pron	<1siT*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cittern}.
cityfied	alt
	head	citified
	or	citified
	syl	cit:y+fied
	pron	<1siti2fId>
	pos	adj.
citified	0.
	or	cityfied
	syl	cit:i+fied
	pron	<1siti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	having the customs, manners, or dress of city people.
cityfy	alt
	head	citify
	or	citify
	syl	cit:y+fy
	pron	<1siti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
citifies	infl
	head	citify
	syl	cit:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
citifying	infl
	head	citify
	syl	cit:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
citified	infl
	head	citify
	syl	cit:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
citify	1.
	or	cityfy
	syl	cit:i+fy
	pron	<1siti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to conform to or adopt the customs, habits, or dress of city people.
citify	2.
	or	cityfy
	syl	cit:i+fy
	pron	<1siti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make urban.
citification	sub
	head	citify
	or	cityfication
	syl	cit:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
cityfication	sub
	head	citify
	or	citification
	syl	cit:y+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
citizen	ety	C14: from Anglo-French citesein, from Old French citeien, from cit*'e #7city 
citizen	1.
	syl	cit:i+zen
	pron	<1sitizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or naturalized member of a state, nation, or other political community. Compare {alien}.
citizen	2.
	syl	cit:i+zen
	pron	<1sitizN>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of a city or town.
citizen	3.
	syl	cit:i+zen
	pron	<1sitizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of any place.
citizen	4.
	syl	cit:i+zen
	pron	<1sitizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a civilian, as opposed to a soldier, public official, etc.
citizeness	sub
	head	citizen
	syl	cit:i+zen+ess
	pron	<1sitiz*nis>, <-2nes>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
citizenly	sub
	head	citizen
	syl	cit:i+zen+ly
	pos	adj.
citizenries	infl
	head	citizenry
	syl	cit:i+zen+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
citizenry	0.
	syl	cit:i+zen+ry
	pron	<1sitiz*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	citizens collectively.
Citizens' Band	0.
	syl	Cit:i+zens' Band
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a range of radio frequencies assigned officially for use by the public for private communication.
citizenship	1.
	syl	cit:i+zen+ship
	pron	<1sitiz*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or status of a citizen, with its rights and duties.
citizenship	2.
	syl	cit:i+zen+ship
	pron	<1sitiz*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's conduct as a citizen.
	exam	1	an award for good citizenship.
Citlalt'epetl	0.
	syl	Ci+tlal+t*'e+petl
	pron	<2sEtla:l1tApetL>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in SE Mexico, in central Veracruz state: the highest peak in the country. Height: 5699 m (18692 ft.). Spanish name: {Pico de Orizaba}.
citole	ety	C14: from Old French, probably from Latin cithara #7cither 
citole	0.
	syl	cit+ole
	pron	<1sit*ul>, <si1t*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {cittern}.
citral	ety	C19: from #7citr (#7us) #7+ -#7al %3
citral	0.
	syl	cit+ral
	pron	<1sitr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow volatile liquid with a lemon-like odour, found in oils of lemon grass, orange, and lemon and used in perfumery: a terpene aldehyde consisting of the isomer ({citral-a} or {geranial}) and the isomer ({citral-b} or {neral) }. Formula: (CH\3)\2C:CH(CH\2)\2C(CH\3):CHCHO.
citrate	ety	C18: from #7citr (#7us) #7+ -#7ate %1
citrate	0.
	syl	cit+rate
	pron	<1sitrAt>, <-rit> <1sItrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of citric acid. Salts of citric acid are used in beverages and pharmaceuticals.
citreous	0.
	syl	cit+re+ous
	pron	<1sitri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a greenish-yellow colour; citron.
citric	0.
	syl	cit+ric
	pron	<1sitrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or derived from citrus fruits or citric acid.
citric acid	0.
	syl	cit+ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a water-soluble weak tribasic acid found in many fruits, esp. citrus fruits, and used in pharmaceuticals and as a flavouring. It is extracted from citrus fruits or made by fermenting molasses and is an intermediate in carbohydrate metabolism. Formula: CH\2(COOH)C(OH)(COOH)CH\2COOH.
citric acid cycle	0.
	syl	cit+ric ac:id cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Krebs cycle}.
citriculture	0.
	syl	cit+ri+cul+ture
	pron	<1sitri2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of citrus fruits.
citriculturist	sub
	head	citriculture
	syl	cit+ri+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
citrin	0.
	syl	cit+rin
	pron	<1sitrin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vitamin P}.
citrine	1.
	syl	cit+rine
	pron	<1sitrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-yellow variety of quartz: a gemstone; false topaz.
citrine	2.
	syl	cit+rine
	pron	<1sitrin>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellow colour of a lemon.
citron	ety	C16: from Old French, from Old Proven*,cal, from Latin citrus citrus tree
citron	1.
	syl	cit+ron
	pron	<1sitr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Asian rutaceous tree, having lemon-like fruit with a thick aromatic rind. See also {citron wood}.
citron	2.
	syl	cit+ron
	pron	<1sitr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
citron	3.
	syl	cit+ron
	pron	<1sitr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {citron melon}. a variety of watermelon, that has an inedible fruit with a hard rind.
citron	4.
	syl	cit+ron
	pron	<1sitr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rind of either of these fruits, candied and used for decoration and flavouring of foods.
citron	5.
	syl	cit+ron
	pron	<1sitr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-yellow colour.
citronella	ety	C19: New Latin, from French citronnelle lemon balm, from citron lemon
citronella	1.
	syl	cit+ron+el+la
	pron	<2sitr*1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {citronella grass}. a tropical Asian grass, (or with bluish-green lemon-scented leaves.
citronella	2.
	syl	cit+ron+el+la
	pron	<2sitr*1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {citronella oil}. the yellow aromatic oil obtained from this grass, used in insect repellents, soaps, perfumes, etc.
citronellal	0.
	syl	cit+ron+el+lal
	pron	<2sitr*1nel@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless slightly water-soluble liquid with a lemon-like odour, a terpene aldehyde found esp. in citronella and certain eucalyptus oils: used as a flavouring and in soaps and perfumes. Formula: (CH\3)\2C:CH(CH\2)\2CH(CH\3)CH\2CHO. Also called: {rhodinal}.
citron wood	1.
	syl	cit+ron wood
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of the citron tree.
citron wood	2.
	syl	cit+ron wood
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of the sandarac.
citrulline	ety	C20: from Medieval Latin citrullus a kind of watermelon, from Latin citron, referring to its colour
citrulline	0.
	syl	cit+rul+line
	pron	<1sitr*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid that occurs in watermelons and is an intermediate in the formation of urea. Formula: NH\2CONH(CH\2)\3CHNH\2COOH.
citrus	ety	C19: from Latin: citrus tree, sandarac tree; related to Greek kedros cedar
citruses	infl
	head	citrus
	syl	cit+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
citrus	1.
	syl	cit+rus
	pron	<1sitr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the tropical and subtropical rutaceous genus which includes the orange, lemon, lime, grapefruit, citron, and calamondin.
citrus	2.
	syl	cit+rus
	pron	<1sitr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the genus or to the fruits of plants of this genus.
Citta del Vaticano	0.
	syl	Cit+t*`a del Va+ti+ca+no
	pron	<Cit1ta>, <del> <vati1ka:no>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Vatican City}.
cittern	ety	C16: perhaps a blend of #7cither+gittern 
cither	infl
	head	cittern
	or	cithern
	syl	cith+er
	pos	n.
cithern	infl
	head	cittern
	or	cither
	syl	cith+ern
	pos	n.
cittern	0.
	syl	cit+tern
	pron	<1sitR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval stringed instrument resembling a lute but having wire strings and a flat back. Compare {gittern}.
city	ety	C13: from Old French cit*'e, from Latin c*_ivit*_as citizenship, state, from c*_ivis citizen
cities	infl
	head	city
	syl	cit:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
city	1.
	syl	cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	def	any large town or populous place.
city	2.
	syl	cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a large town that has received this title from the Crown: usually the seat of a bishop.
city	3.
	syl	cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an in?!corporated urban centre with its own government and administration established by state charter.
city	4.
	syl	cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city-state; polis.
city	5.
	syl	cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the people of a city collectively.
city	6.
	syl	cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	in or characteristic of a city.
	exam	1	a city girl;
	exam	2	city habits.
Cithe	infl
	head	City
	syl	Cithe.
	pos	n.
City	1.
	syl	Cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {City of London}: the original settlement of London on the N bank of the Thames; a municipality governed by the Lord Mayor and Corporation. Resident pop.: 4234 (1971).
City	2.
	syl	Cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the area in central London in which the United Kingdom's major financial business is transacted.
City	3.
	syl	Cit:y
	pron	<1siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the various financial institutions located in this area.
City and Guilds Institute	0.
	syl	Cit:y and Guilds In+sti+tute
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an examining body for technical and craft skills, many of the examinations being at a lower standard than for a degree.
city blues	0.
	syl	cit:y blues
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	another name for {urban blues}.
City Company	0.
	syl	Cit:y Com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a corporation that represents one of the historic trade guilds of London.
city desk	1.
	syl	cit:y desk
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the department of a newspaper office dealing with financial and commercial news.
city desk	2.
	syl	cit:y desk
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the department of a newspaper office dealing with local news.
city editor	1.
	syl	cit:y ed:i+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	on a newspaper
	def	the editor in charge of financial and commercial news.
city editor	2.
	syl	cit:y ed:i+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	on a newspaper
	def	the editor in charge of local news.
city father	0.
	syl	cit:y fa+ther
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is active or prominent in the public affairs of a city, such as an alderman.
city hall	1.
	syl	cit:y hall
	pos	n.
	def	the building housing the administrative offices of a city or municipal government.
city hall	2.a.
	syl	cit:y hall
	pos	n.
	def	municipal government.
city hall	2.b.
	syl	cit:y hall
	pos	n.
	def	the officials of a municipality collectively.
city hall	3.
	syl	cit:y hall
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	bureaucracy.
city manager	0.
	syl	cit:y man:a+ger
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an administrator hired by a municipal council to manage its affairs. See also {council-manager plan}.
City of God	1.
	syl	Cit:y of God
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	heaven conceived of as the New Jerusalem.
City of God	2.
	syl	Cit:y of God
	pos	n.
	def	the Church in contrast to the world, as described by St. Augustine.
city planning	0.
	syl	cit:y plan+ning
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {town planning}.
city planner	sub
	head	city planning
	syl	cit:y plan+ner
	pos	n.
cityscape	0.
	syl	cit:y+scape
	pron	<1sitiskAp>
	pos	n.
	def	an urban landscape; view of a city.
city slicker	1.
	syl	cit:y slick+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person with the sophistication often attributed to city people.
city slicker	2.
	syl	cit:y slick+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a smooth tricky untrust?!worthy person.
city-state	0.
	syl	cit:y-state
	pos	n.
	def	a state consisting of a sovereign city and its dependencies. Among the most famous are the great independ?!ent cities of the ancient world, such as Athens, Sparta, Carthage, and Rome.
Ciudad Bol'ivar	0.
	syl	Ciu+dad Bo+l*'i+var
	pron	Spanish <sju1@da@d> <bo1livar>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Venezuela, on the Orinoco River: accessible to ocean-going vessels. Pop.: 103728 (1971). Former name (1764-1846): {Angostura}.
Ciudad Ju'arez	0.
	syl	Ciu+dad Ju*'a+rez
	pron	Spanish <sju1@da@d> <1$xwarAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Mexico, in Chihuahua state on the R*'io Grande, opposite El Paso, Texas. Pop.: 520539 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1888): {El Pa@.so del Nor@.te} (el #!paso del #!norte).
Ciudad Real	0.
	syl	Ciu+dad Re:al
	pron	Spanish <Tju1@da@d> <rA1al>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S central Spain. Pop.: 41708 (1970).
Ciudad Trujillo	0.
	syl	Ciu+dad Tru+jil+lo
	pron	Spanish <sju1@da@d> <tru1$xijo>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1936-61) of {Santo Domingo}.
Ciudad Victoria	0.
	syl	Ciu+dad Vic+to+ria
	pron	Spanish <sju1@da@d> <vik1torja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Mexico, capital of Tamaulipas state. Pop.: 95000 (1970).
civ	1.
	syl	civ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	civil.
civ	2.
	syl	civ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	civilian.
civet	ety	C16: from Old French civette, from Italian zibetto, from Arabic zab*_ad civet perfume
civet	1.
	syl	civ+et
	pron	<1sivit>
	pos	n.
	def	any catlike viverrine mammal of the genus and related genera, of Africa and S Asia, typically having blotched or spotted fur and secreting a powerfully smelling fluid from anal glands.
civet	2.
	syl	civ+et
	pron	<1sivit>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellowish fatty secretion of such an animal, used as a fixative in the manufacture of perfumes.
civet	3.
	syl	civ+et
	pron	<1sivit>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of such an animal.
civet	4.
	syl	civ+et
	pron	<1sivit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {palm civet}.
civic	ety	C16: from Latin c*_ivicus, from c*_ivis citizen
civic	0.
	syl	civ+ic
	pron	<1sivik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a city, citizens, or citizenship.
	exam	1	civic duties.
civically	sub
	head	civic
	syl	civ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
civic centre	0.
	syl	civ+ic cen+tre
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the public buildings of a town, including recreational facilities and offices of local administration.
civics	1.
	syl	civ+ics
	pron	<1siviks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
civics	2.
	syl	civ+ics
	pron	<1siviks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the study of government and its workings.
civies	0.
	syl	civ:ies
	pron	<1siviz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {civvies}.
civil	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin c*_iv*_ilis, from c*_ivis citizen &- #!civ+il+ly adv.
civil	1.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the ordinary life of citizens as distinguished from military, legal, or ecclesiastical affairs.
civil	2.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the citizen as an individual.
	exam	1	civil rights.
civil	3.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or occurring within the state or between citizens.
	exam	1	civil strife.
civil	4.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	polite or courteous.
	exam	1	a civil manner.
civil	5.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {civic}.
civil	6.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or in accordance with Roman law.
civil	7.
	syl	civ+il
	pron	<1sivL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the private rights of citizens.
civilness	sub
	head	civil
	syl	civ+il+ness
	pos	n.
civil day	0.
	syl	civ+il day
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calendar day}. See {{day} (sense 1)}.
civil death	0.
	syl	civ+il death
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	the loss of all civil rights because of a serious conviction. See also {attainder}.
civil defence	0.
	syl	civ+il de+fence
	pos	n.
	def	the organizing of civilians to deal with enemy attacks.
civil disobedience	0.
	syl	civ+il dis+o:be:di+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a refusal to obey laws, pay taxes, etc.: a nonviolent means of protesting or of attempting to achieve political goals.
civil engineer	0.
	syl	civ+il en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to design, construct, and maintain public works, such as roads, bridges, harbours, etc.
civil engineering	sub
	head	civil engineer
	syl	civ+il en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
civilian	ety	C14 (originally: a practitioner of civil law): from civile (from the Latin phrase j*_us c*_iv*_ile civil law)+-#7ian 
civilian	0.a.
	syl	ci+vil+ian
	pron	<si1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose primary occupation is civil or nonmilitary.
civilian	0.b.
	syl	ci+vil+ian
	pron	<si1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	civilian life.
civilities	infl
	head	civility
	syl	ci+vil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
civility	1.
	syl	ci+vil+i:ty
	pron	<si1viliti>
	pos	n.
	def	politeness or courtesy, esp. when formal.
civility	2.
	syl	ci+vil+i:ty
	pron	<si1viliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an act of politeness.
civilisation	alt
	head	civilization
	or	civilization
	syl	civ:i+li+sa+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
civilization	1.
	or	civilisation
	syl	civ:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a human society that has highly developed material and spiritual resources and a complex cultural, political, and legal organiza?!tion; an advanced state in social development.
civilization	2.
	or	civilisation
	syl	civ:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the peoples or nations collectively who have achieved such a state.
civilization	3.
	or	civilisation
	syl	civ:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the total culture and way of life of a particular people, nation, region, or period.
	exam	1	classical civilization.
civilization	4.
	or	civilisation
	syl	civ:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of bringing or achieving civilization.
civilization	5.
	or	civilisation
	syl	civ:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	intellectual, cultural, and moral refinement.
civilization	6.
	or	civilisation
	syl	civ:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sivilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	cities or populated areas, as contrasted with sparsely inhabited areas, deserts, etc.
civilise	alt
	head	civilize
	or	civilize
	syl	civ:i+lise
	pron	<1sivi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
civilize	1.
	or	civilise
	syl	civ:i+lize
	pron	<1sivi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring out of savagery or barbarism into a state characteristic of civilization.
civilize	2.
	or	civilise
	syl	civ:i+lize
	pron	<1sivi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refine, educate, or enlighten.
civilizable	sub
	head	civilize
	or	civilisable
	syl	civ:i+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
civilisable	sub
	head	civilize
	or	civilizable
	syl	civ:i+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
civilizer	sub
	head	civilize
	or	civiliser
	syl	civ:i+2liz+er
	pos	n.
civiliser	sub
	head	civilize
	or	civilizer
	syl	civ:i+2lis+er
	pos	n.
civilised	alt
	head	civilized
	or	civilized
	syl	civ:i+lised
	pron	<1sivi2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
civilized	1.
	or	civilised
	syl	civ:i+lized
	pron	<1sivi2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a high state of culture and social development.
civilized	2.
	or	civilised
	syl	civ:i+lized
	pron	<1sivi2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	cultured; polite.
civil law	1.
	syl	civ+il law
	pos	n.
	def	the law of a state relating to private and civilian affairs.
civil law	2.
	syl	civ+il law
	pos	n.
	def	the body of law in force in ancient Rome, esp. the law applicable to private citizens.
civil law	3.
	syl	civ+il law
	pos	n.
	def	any system of law based on the Roman system as distinguished from the common law and canon law.
civil law	4.
	syl	civ+il law
	pos	n.
	def	the law of a state as distinguished from international law.
civil liberty	0.
	syl	civ+il lib+er+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the right of an individual to certain freedoms of speech and action.
civil list	0.
	syl	civ+il list
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the annuities voted by Parliament for the support of the royal household and the royal family.
civil marriage	0.
	syl	civ+il mar+riage
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a marriage performed by some official other than a clergyman.
civil rights	1.
	syl	civ+il rights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the personal rights of the individual citizen, in most countries upheld by law, as in the U.S.
civil rights	2.
	syl	civ+il rights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or promoting equality in social, economic, and political rights.
civil servant	0.
	syl	civ+il serv+ant
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the civil service.
civil service	1.
	syl	civ+il serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	the service responsible for the public administration of the government of a country. It excludes the legislative, judicial, and military branches. Members of the civil service have no official political allegiance and are not generally affected by changes of governments.
civil service	2.
	syl	civ+il serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	the members of the civil service collectively.
civil war	0.
	syl	civ+il war
	pos	n.
	def	war between parties, factions, or inhabitants of different regions within the same nation.
Civil War	1.
	syl	Civ+il War
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the conflict between Charles I and the Parliamentarians resulting from disputes over their respective prerogatives. Parliament gained decisive victories at Marston Moor in 1644 and Naseby in 1645, and Charles was executed in 1649.
Civil War	2.
	syl	Civ+il War
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the war fought from 1861 to 1865 between the North and the South, sparked off by Lincoln's election as president but with deep-rooted political and economic causes, exacerbated by the slavery issue. The advantages of the North in terms of population, finance, and communications brought about the South's eventual surrender at Appomattox.
civil year	0.
	syl	civ+il year
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calendar year}. See {{year} (sense 1)}.
civism	ety	C18: from French civisme, from Latin c*_ivis citizen
civism	0.
	syl	civ+ism
	pron	<1siviz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	good citizenship.
civvies	infl
	head	civvy
	or	civies
	syl	civ+vies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
civies	infl
	head	civvy
	or	civvies
	syl	civ:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
civvy	1.
	syl	civ+vy
	pron	<1sivi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a civilian.
civvy	2.
	syl	civ+vy
	pron	<1sivi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	civilian dress as opposed to uniform.
civvy street	3.
	head	civvy
	syl	civvy street.
	qual	Slang.
	def	civilian life.
CJ	0.
	syl	C.J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Chief Justice.
Cl	0.
	syl	Cl
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	chlorine.
CL	0.
	syl	CL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Ceylon.
cl	1.
	syl	cl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	class.
cl	2.
	syl	cl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	classification.
cl	3.
	syl	cl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	clerk.
cl	4.
	syl	cl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cloth.
cl	5.
	syl	cl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	clergyman.
cl	6.
	syl	cl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	centilitre.
clachan	ety	C15: from Scottish Gaelic: probably from clach stone
clachan	0.
	syl	cla+chan
	pron	Gaelic <1klax*n>, <1kl@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and Irish dialect.
	def	a small village; hamlet.
clack	ety	C13: probably from Old Norse klaka to twitter, of imitative origin
clack	1.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a sound like that of two pieces of wood hitting each other.
clack	2.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to jabber.
clack	3.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {cluck}.
clack	4.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sharp sound.
clack	5.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that produces this sound.
clack	6.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	chatter.
clack	7.
	syl	clack
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clack valve}. a simple nonreturn valve using either a hinged flap or a ball.
clacker	sub
	head	clack
	syl	clack+er
	pos	n.
Clackmannan	0.
	syl	Clack+man+nan
	pron	<kl@k1m@n*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of central Scotland, now part of the Central region.
Clacton-on-Sea	alt
	head	Clacton
	or	Clacton
	syl	Clac:ton-on-Sea
	pron	<1kl@kt*n>
	pos	n.
Clacton	0.
	or	Clacton-on-Sea
	syl	Clac+ton
	pron	<1kl@kt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SE England, in E Essex. Pop.: 37942 (1971).
Clactonian	ety	after Clacton-on-Sea, Essex, where the tools of this culture were first found
Clactonian	1.
	syl	Clac+to+ni:an
	pron	<kl@k1t*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Lower Palaeolithic cultures found in England, characterized by the use of chopper tools.
Clactonian	2.
	syl	Clac+to+ni:an
	pron	<kl@k1t*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, designating, or relating to this culture.
clad	ety	Old English cl*_athode clothed, from cl*_athian to #7clothe 
clad	H1.0.
	syl	clad
	pron	<kl@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {clothe}.
clad	ety	C14 (in the obsolete sense: to clothe): special use of #7clad %1
clads	infl
	head	clad
	syl	clads
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cladding	infl
	head	clad
	syl	clad+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clad	infl
	syl	clad.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clad	H2.0.
	syl	clad
	pron	<kl@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bond a metal to (another metal), esp. to form a protective coating.
cladding	1.
	syl	clad+ding
	pron	<1kl@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of protecting one metal by bonding a second metal to its surface.
cladding	2.
	syl	clad+ding
	pron	<1kl@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective coating so bonded to metal.
cladding	3.
	syl	clad+ding
	pron	<1kl@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used for the outside facing of a building, etc.
cladoceran	ety	C19: from New Latin Cladocera, from Greek klados shoot+ keras horn
cladoceran	1.
	syl	cla+doc+er+an
	pron	<kl*1dos*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute freshwater crustacean of the order which includes the water fleas.
cladoceran	2.
	syl	cla+doc+er+an
	pron	<kl*1dos*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cladode	ety	C19: from New Latin clad*_odium, from Late Greek klad*_od*_es having many shoots
cladode	0.
	syl	clad+ode
	pron	<1kl@d*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a flattened stem resembling and functioning as a leaf, as in butcher's broom. Also called: {cladophyll, phylloclade}.
cladophyll	ety	C19: from Greek klados branch+ phullon leaf
cladophyll	0.
	syl	clad:o+phyll
	pron	<1kl@d*fil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cladode}.
claim	ety	C13: from Old French claimer to call, appeal, from Latin cl*_am*_are to shout
claim	1.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to demand as being due or as one's property; assert one's title or right to.
	exam	1	he claimed the record.
claim	2.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to assert as a fact; maintain against denial.
	exam	1	he claimed to be telling the truth.
claim	3.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to call for or need; deserve.
	exam	1	this problem claims our attention.
claim	4.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take.
	exam	1	the accident claimed four lives.
claim	5.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an assertion of a right; a demand for something as due.
claim	6.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an assertion of something as true, real, or factual.
	exam	1	he made claims for his innocence.
claim	7.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a right or just title to something; basis for demand.
	exam	1	a claim to fame.
lay claim to	8.
	head	claim
	or	stake a claim to
	syl	lay claim to
	def	to assert one's possession of or right to.
claim	9.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	anything that is claimed, esp. in a formal or legal manner, such as a piece of land staked out by a miner.
claim	10.a.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a demand for payment in connection with an insurance policy, etc.
claim	10.b.
	syl	claim
	pron	<klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the sum of money demanded.
claimable	sub
	head	claim
	syl	claim+a:ble
	pos	adj.
claiming race	0.
	syl	claim+ing race
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. horse racing.
	def	a race in which each owner declares beforehand the price at which his horse will be offered for sale after the race.
clairaudience	ety	C19: from French clair clear+#7audience, after #7clairvoyance 
clairaudience	0.
	syl	clair+au:di+ence
	pron	<2kle*r1c:di*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the postulated ability to hear sounds beyond the range of normal hearing. Compare {clairvoyance}.
clair-obscure	ety	C18: from French, literally: clear-obscure
clair-obscure	0.
	syl	clair-ob:scure
	pron	<2kle*r*b1skju*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {chiaroscuro}.
clairvoyance	ety	C19: from French: clear-seeing, from clair clear, from Latin cl*_arus+voyance, from voir to see, from Latin vid*_ere 
clairvoyance	1.
	syl	clair+voy+ance
	pron	<kle*1vci*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the alleged power of perceiving things beyond the natural range of the senses. See also {extrasensory perception}.
clairvoyance	2.
	syl	clair+voy+ance
	pron	<kle*1vci*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	keen intuitive understanding.
clairvoyant	1.
	syl	clair+voy+ant
	pron	<kle*1vci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, possessing, or relating to clairvoyance.
clairvoyant	2.
	syl	clair+voy+ant
	pron	<kle*1vci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great insight or second sight.
clairvoyant	3.
	syl	clair+voy+ant
	pron	<kle*1vci*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person claiming to have the power to foretell future events.
clairvoyantly	sub
	head	clairvoyant
	syl	clair+1voy+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
clam	ety	C16: from earlier clamshell, that is, shell that clamps; related to Old English clamm fetter, Old High German klamma constriction; see #7clamp %1
clam	H1.1.
	syl	clam
	pron	<kl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various burrowing bivalve molluscs of the genera etc. Many species, such as the quahog and soft-shell clam, are edible and is the largest known bivalve, nearly 1.5 metres long.
clam	H1.2.
	syl	clam
	pron	<kl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible flesh of such a mollusc.
clam	H1.3.
	syl	clam
	pron	<kl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a reticent person.
clams	infl
	head	clam
	syl	clams
	pos	vb.
clamming	infl
	head	clam
	syl	clam+ming
	pos	vb.
clammed	infl
	head	clam
	syl	clammed.
	pos	vb.
clam	H1.4.
	syl	clam
	pron	<kl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to gather clams. {~} See also {clam up}.
clams	infl
	head	clam
	syl	clams
	pos	vb.
clamming	infl
	head	clam
	syl	clam+ming
	pos	vb.
clammed	infl
	head	clam
	syl	clammed.
	pos	vb.
clam	H2.0.
	syl	clam
	pron	<kl@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {clem}.
clamant	ety	C17: from Latin cl*_am*_ans, from cl*_am*_are to shout
clamant	1.
	syl	cla+mant
	pron	<1klAm*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	noisy.
clamant	2.
	syl	cla+mant
	pron	<1klAm*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	calling urgently.
clamatorial	ety	C19: from New Latin cl*_am*_at*_ores, plural of Latin cl*_am*_ator one who shouts; see #7clamant 
clamatorial	0.
	syl	clam:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2kl@m*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the American flycatchers (family See {{flycatcher} (sense 2)}.
clambake	1.
	syl	clam+bake
	pron	<1kl@m2bAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a picnic, often by the sea, at which clams, etc., are baked.
clambake	2.
	syl	clam+bake
	pron	<1kl@m2bAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal party.
clamber	ety	C15: probably a variant of #7climb 
clamber	1.
	syl	clam+ber
	pron	<1kl@mb*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up, over, etc.
	def	to climb (something) awkwardly, esp. by using both hands and feet.
clamber	2.
	syl	clam+ber
	pron	<1kl@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a climb performed in this manner.
clamberer	sub
	head	clamber
	syl	clam+ber+er
	pos	n.
clammy	ety	C14: from Old English cl*_@aman to smear; related to Old Norse kleima, Old High German kleimen 
clammier	infl
	head	clammy
	syl	clam+mi+er
	pos	adj.
clammiest	infl
	head	clammy
	syl	clam+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
clammy	1.
	syl	clam+my
	pron	<1kl@mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasantly sticky; moist.
	exam	1	clammy hands.
clammy	2.
	syl	clam+my
	pron	<1kl@mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the weather, atmosphere, etc.
	def	close; humid.
clammily	sub
	head	clammy
	syl	clam+mi+ly
	pos	adv.
clamminess	sub
	head	clammy
	syl	clam+mi+ness
	pos	n.
clamour	ety	C14: from Old French clamour, from Latin cl*_amor, from cl*_am*_are to cry out
clamor	alt
	head	clamour
	or	clamour
	syl	clam+or
	pron	<1kl@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
clamour	1.
	or	clamor
	syl	clam+our
	pron	<1kl@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud persistent outcry, as from a large number of people.
clamour	2.
	or	clamor
	syl	clam+our
	pron	<1kl@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehement expression of collective feeling or outrage.
	exam	1	a clamour against higher prices.
clamour	3.
	or	clamor
	syl	clam+our
	pron	<1kl@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud and persistent noise.
	exam	1	the clamour of traffic.
clamour	4.
	or	clamor
	syl	clam+our
	pron	<1kl@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or against
	def	to make a loud noise or outcry; make a public demand.
clamour	5.
	or	clamor
	syl	clam+our
	pron	<1kl@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move, influence, or force by outcry.
	exam	1	the people clamoured him out of office.
clamourer	sub
	head	clamour
	or	clamorer
	syl	clam+our+er
	pos	n.
clamorer	sub
	head	clamour
	or	clamourer
	syl	clam+or+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
clamp	ety	C14: from Dutch or Low German klamp; related to Old English clamm bond, fetter, Old Norse kleppr lump
clamp	H1.1.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device with movable jaws with which an object can be secured to a bench or with which two objects may be secured together.
clamp	H1.2.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a means by which a fixed joint may be strengthened.
clamp	H1.3.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a horizontal beam fastened to the ribs for supporting the deck beams in a wooden vessel.
clamp	H1.4.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or fasten with or as if with a clamp.
clamp	H1.5.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict or impose forcefully.
	exam	1	they clamped a curfew on the town.
clamp	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch klamp heap; related to #7clump 
clamp	H2.1.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. agriculture.
	def	a mound formed out of a harvested root crop, covered with straw and earth to protect it from winter weather.
clamp	H2.2.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. agriculture.
	def	a pile of bricks ready for processing in a furnace. {~}
clamp	H2.3.
	syl	clamp
	pron	<kl@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. agriculture.
	def	to enclose (a harvested root crop) in a mound.
clamp down	1.
	syl	clamp down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to behave repressively; attempt to suppress something regarded as undesirable.
clampdown	infl
	head	clamp down
	syl	clamp+down.
	pos	n.
clamp down	2.
	syl	clamp down
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	a sudden restrictive measure.
clamper	0.
	syl	clamp+er
	pron	<1kl@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiked metal frame fastened to the sole of a shoe to prevent slipping on ice.
clamshell	1.
	syl	clam+shell
	pron	<1kl@m2Sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dredging bucket that is hinged like the shell of a clam.
clamshell	2.
	syl	clam+shell
	pron	<1kl@m2Sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	another name for {{eyelid} (sense 2)}.
clam up	0.
	syl	clam up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to keep or become silent or withhold information.
clamworm	0.
	syl	clam+worm
	pron	<1kl@m2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the {ragworm}.
clan	ety	C14: from Scottish Gaelic clann family, descendants, from Latin planta sprout, #7plant 
clan	1.
	syl	clan
	pron	<kl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people interrelated by ancestry or marriage.
clan	2.
	syl	clan
	pron	<kl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of families with a common surname and a common ancestor, acknowledging the same leader, esp. among the Scots and the Irish.
clan	3.
	syl	clan
	pron	<kl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people united by common characteristics, aims, or interests.
clandestine	ety	C16: from Latin clandest*_inus, from clam secretly; related to Latin cel*_are to hide
clandestine	0.
	syl	clan+des+tine
	pron	<kl@n1destin>
	pos	adj.
	def	secret and concealed, often for illicit reasons; furtive.
clandestinely	sub
	head	clandestine
	syl	clan+1des+tine+ly
	pos	adv.
clandestineness	sub
	head	clandestine
	syl	clan+1des+tine+ness
	pos	n.
clang	ety	C16: from Latin clangere 
clang	1.
	syl	clang
	pron	<kl@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a loud resounding noise, as metal when struck.
clang	2.
	syl	clang
	pron	<kl@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or operate making such a sound.
	exam	1	the engine clanged on its way.
clang	3.
	syl	clang
	pron	<kl@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a resounding metallic noise.
clang	4.
	syl	clang
	pron	<kl@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the harsh cry of certain birds.
clanger	ety	C20: from #7clang, referring to a mistake whose effects seem to clang
clanger	1.
	syl	clang+er
	pron	<1kl@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conspicuous mistake (esp. in the phrase {drop a clanger) }.
clanger	2.
	syl	clang+er
	pron	<1kl@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that clangs or causes a clang.
clangour	alt
	head	clangor
	or	clangor
	syl	clang+our
	pron	<1kl@Gg*>, <1kl@G*>
	pos	n.
clangor	1.
	or	clangour
	syl	clang+or
	pron	<1kl@Gg*>, <1kl@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud resonant often-repeated noise.
clangor	2.
	or	clangour
	syl	clang+or
	pron	<1kl@Gg*>, <1kl@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	an uproar.
clangor	3.
	or	clangour
	syl	clang+or
	pron	<1kl@Gg*>, <1kl@G*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or produce a loud resonant noise.
clangorous	sub
	head	clangor
	or	clangourous
	syl	clang+or+ous
	pos	adj.
clangourous	sub
	head	clangor
	or	clangorous
	syl	clang+our+ous
	pos	adj.
clangorously	sub
	head	clangor
	or	clangourously
	syl	clang+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
clangourously	sub
	head	clangor
	or	clangorously
	syl	clang+our+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
clank	ety	C17: of imitative origin
clank	1.
	syl	clank
	pron	<kl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an abrupt harsh metallic sound.
clank	2.
	syl	clank
	pron	<kl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make such a sound.
clank	3.
	syl	clank
	pron	<kl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or operate making such a sound.
clankingly	sub
	head	clank
	syl	clank+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
clannish	1.
	syl	clan+nish
	pron	<1kl@niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a clan.
clannish	2.
	syl	clan+nish
	pron	<1kl@niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to associate closely within a limited group to the exclusion of outsiders; cliquish.
clannishly	sub
	head	clannish
	syl	clan+nish+ly
	pos	adv.
clannishness	sub
	head	clannish
	syl	clan+nish+ness
	pos	n.
clanswoman	alt
	head	clansman
	or	clansman
	syl	clans+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
clansmen	infl
	head	clansman
	or	clanswomen
	syl	clans+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clanswomen	infl
	head	clansman
	or	clansmen
	syl	clans+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clansman	0.
	or	clanswoman
	syl	clans+man
	pron	<1kl@nzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person belonging to a clan.
clap	ety	Old English cl@appan; related to Old High German klepfen, Middle Dutch klape rattle, Dutch klepel clapper; all of imitative origin
claps	infl
	head	clap
	syl	claps
	pos	vb.
clapping	infl
	head	clap
	syl	clap+ping
	pos	vb.
clapped	infl
	head	clap
	syl	clapped.
	pos	vb.
clap	H1.1.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a sharp abrupt sound, as of two nonmetallic objects struck together.
clap	H1.2.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to applaud (someone or something) by striking the palms of the hands together sharply.
clap	H1.3.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike (a person) lightly with an open hand, in greeting, encouragement, etc.
clap	H1.4.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or put quickly or forcibly.
	exam	1	they clapped him into jail.
clap	H1.5.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of certain birds
	def	to flap (the wings) noisily.
clap	H1.6.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by up or together
	def	to contrive or put together hastily.
	exam	1	they soon clapped up a shed.
clap eyes on	7.
	head	clap
	syl	clap eyes on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to catch sight of.
clap hold of	8.
	head	clap
	syl	clap hold of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to grasp suddenly or forcibly.
clap	H1.9.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the sharp abrupt sound produced by striking the hands together.
clap	H1.10.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of clapping, esp. in applause.
	exam	1	he deserves a good clap.
clap	H1.11.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden sharp sound, esp. of thunder.
clap	H1.12.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a light blow.
clap	H1.13.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a sudden action or mishap.
clap	ety	C16: from Old French clapoir venereal sore, from clapier brothel, from Old Proven*,cal, from clap heap of stones, of obscure origin
clap	H2.0.
	syl	clap
	pron	<kl@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	a slang word for {gonorrhoea}.
clapboard	ety	C16: partial translation of Low German klappholt, from klappen to crack+ holt wood; related to Dutch claphout; see #7board 
clapboard	1.a.
	syl	clap+board
	pron	<1kl@p2bc:d>, <1kl@b*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin timber board with one edge thicker than the other, used esp. in the U.S. in wood-frame construction by lapping each board over the one below.
clapboard	1.b.
	syl	clap+board
	pron	<1kl@p2bc:d>, <1kl@b*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a clapboard house.
clapboard	2.
	syl	clap+board
	pron	<1kl@p2bc:d>, <1kl@b*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with such boards.
Clapham Sect	ety	C19: named after Clapham, a district of London
Clapham Sect	0.
	syl	Clap+ham Sect
	pron	<1kl@p*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal group of early 19th-century Church-of-England evangelicals advocating personal piety, missionary zeal, the abolition of slavery, etc.
clap-net	0.
	syl	clap-net
	pos	n.
	def	a net, used esp. by entomologists, that can be closed instantly by pulling a string.
clap on	0.
	syl	clap on
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to don hastily.
	exam	1	they clapped on their armour.
(clapped-out	infl
	head	clapped out
	syl	(clapped-out
	pos	adj.
clapped out	0.
	syl	clapped out
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal) . Brit. informal.
	def	(esp. of machinery) worn out; dilapidated.
clapper	1.
	syl	clap+per
	pron	<1kl@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that claps.
clapper	2.
	syl	clap+per
	pron	<1kl@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a contrivance for producing a sound of clapping, as for scaring birds.
clapper	3.
	syl	clap+per
	pron	<1kl@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tongue}. a small piece of metal suspended within a bell that causes it to sound when made to strike against its side.
clapper	4.
	syl	clap+per
	pron	<1kl@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {{tongue} (sense 1)}.
move) like the clappers	infl
	head	clapper
	syl	move) like the clappers.
go (run	5.
	head	clapper
	syl	go (run
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to move ex?!tremely fast.
clapperboard	0.
	syl	clap:per+board
	pron	<1kl@p*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of hinged boards clapped together during film shooting in order to aid in synchronizing sound and picture prints.
clapper bridge	0.
	syl	clap+per bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive type of bridge in which planks or slabs of stone rest on piles of stones.
clapperclaw	ety	C16: perhaps from #7clapper+claw 
clapperclaw	1.
	syl	clap:per+claw
	pron	<1kl@p*2klc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to claw or scratch with the hands and nails.
clapperclaw	2.
	syl	clap:per+claw
	pron	<1kl@p*2klc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to revile; abuse.
clapperclawer	sub
	head	clapperclaw
	syl	1clap:per+2claw:er
	pos	n.
Eric	infl
	head	Clapton
	syl	Er:ic.
	pos	n.
Clapton	0.
	syl	Clap:ton
	pron	<1kl@pt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1945, English rock guitarist; a member of the groups Cream (1966-68), Blind Faith (1968), and Derek and the Dominos (1970 onwards). His albums include (1970).
claptrap	ety	C18 (in the sense: something contrived to elicit applause): from #7clap %1#7+trap 
claptrap	1.
	syl	clap+trap
	pron	<1kl@p2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	contrived but foolish talk.
claptrap	2.
	syl	clap+trap
	pron	<1kl@p2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	insincere and pretentious talk.
	exam	1	politicians' claptrap.
claque	ety	C19: from French, from claquer to clap, of imitative origin
claque	1.
	syl	claque
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people hired to applaud.
claque	2.
	syl	claque
	pron	<kl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of fawning admirers.
clarabella	ety	C19: from Latin cl*_ara, feminine of cl*_arus clear+ bella, feminine of bellus beautiful
claribella	alt
	head	clarabella
	or	clarabella
	syl	clar:i+bel+la
	pron	<2kl@r*1bel*>
	pos	n.
clarabella	0.
	or	claribella
	syl	clar:a+bel+la
	pron	<2kl@r*1bel*>
	pos	n.
	def	an eight-foot flute stop on an organ.
Clare	H1.0.
	syl	Clare
	pron	<kle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of W Ireland, in Munster between Galway Bay and the Shannon estuary. County town: Ennis. Pop.: 75008 (1971). Area: 3188 sq. km (1231 sq. miles).
John	infl
	head	Clare
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Clare	H2.0.
	syl	Clare
	pron	<kle*>
	pos	n.
	def	1793-1864, English poet, noted for his descriptions of country life, particularly in (1827) and (1835). He was confined in a lunatic asylum from 1837.
clarence	ety	C19: named after the Duke of Clarence (1765-1837)
clarence	0.
	syl	clar+ence
	pron	<1kl@r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, having a glass front.
Clarenceux	0.
	syl	Clar+en+ceux
	pron	<1kl@r*nsu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the second King-of-Arms in England.
clarendon	ety	C20: named after the Clarendon Press at Oxford University
clarendon	0.
	syl	clar+en+don
	pron	<1kl@r*nd*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a style of boldface roman type.
Clarendon	H1.0.
	syl	Clar+en+don
	pron	<1kl@r*nd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a village near Salisbury in S England: site of a council held by Henry II in 1164 that produced a code of laws (the {Constitutions of Clarendon}) defining relations between church and state.
st Earl of	infl
	head	Clarendon
	syl	1st Earl of
	pos	n.
Clarendon	H2.0.
	syl	Clar:en:don
	pron	<1kl@r*nd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1609-74, English statesman and historian; chief adviser to Charles II (1660-67); author of (1704-07).
Clarendon Code	ety	C17: named after Edward Hyde, first Earl of C#7larendon, who was not, however, a supporter of the code
Clarendon Code	0.
	syl	Clar+en+don Code
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	four acts passed by the Cavalier Parliament between 1661 and 1665 to deal with the religious problems of the Restoration.
Saint	infl
	head	Clare of Assisi
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Clare of Assisi	0.
	syl	Clare of As+si+si
	pos	n.
	def	1194-1253, Italian nun; founder of the Franciscan Order of Poor Clares. Feast day: Aug. 12.
claret	ety	C14: from Old French (vin) claret clear (wine), from Medieval Latin cl*_ar*_atum, from cl*_ar*_are to make clear, from Latin cl*_arus #7clear 
claret	1.
	syl	clar+et
	pron	<1kl@r*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a red wine, esp. one from the Bordeaux district of France.
claret	2.a.
	syl	clar+et
	pron	<1kl@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a purplish-red colour.
claret	2.b.
	syl	clar+et
	pron	<1kl@r*t>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a claret carpet.
claret cup	0.
	syl	clar+et cup
	pos	n.
	def	an iced drink made of claret, brandy, lemon, sugar, and sometimes sherry, cura*,cao, etc.
clarify	ety	C14: from Old French clarifier, from Late Latin cl*_arific*_are, from Latin cl*_arus clear+ facere to make
clarifies	infl
	head	clarify
	syl	clar:i+fies
	pos	vb.
clarifying	infl
	head	clarify
	syl	clar:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
clarified	infl
	head	clarify
	syl	clar:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
clarify	1.
	syl	clar:i+fy
	pron	<1kl@ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become clear or easy to understand.
clarify	2.
	syl	clar:i+fy
	pron	<1kl@ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become free of impurities.
clarify	3.
	syl	clar:i+fy
	pron	<1kl@ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (fat, butter, etc.) clear by heating, etc., or (of fat, etc.) to become clear as a result of such a process.
clarification	sub
	head	clarify
	syl	clar:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
clarifier	sub
	head	clarify
	syl	clar:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
clarinet	ety	C18: from French clari?!nette, probably from Italian clarinetto, from clarino trumpet
clarinet	1.
	syl	clar:i+net
	pron	<2kl@ri1net>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a keyed woodwind instrument with a cylindrical bore and a single reed. It is a transposing instrument, most commonly pitched in A or B flat. Obsolete spelling: {clar@.i@.o+net} (@!kl@ar$I$$#!n$et).
clarinet	2.
	syl	clar:i+net
	pron	<2kl@ri1net>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an orches?!tral musician who plays the clarinet.
clarinetist	sub
	head	clarinet
	or	clarinettist
	syl	clar:i+1net+ist
	pos	n.
clarinettist	sub
	head	clarinet
	or	clarinetist
	syl	clar:i+1net+tist
	pos	n.
clarino	1.
	syl	cla+rin:o
	pron	<kl@1rEn*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a high passage for the trumpet in 18th-century music.
clanos	infl
	head	clarino
	or	clani
	syl	cla+nos
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clani	infl
	head	clarino
	or	clanos
	syl	cla+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clarino	2.
	syl	cla+rin:o
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the high register of the trumpet.
clarino	3.
	syl	cla+rin:o
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an organ stop similar to the high register of the trumpet.
clarino	4.
	syl	cla+rin:o
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a trumpet or clarion.
clarion	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cl*_ari*_o trumpet, from Latin cl*_arus clear
clarion	1.
	syl	clar:i+on
	pron	<1kl@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-foot reed stop of trumpet quality on an organ.
clarion	2.
	syl	clar:i+on
	pron	<1kl@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete, high-pitched, small-bore trumpet.
clarion	3.
	syl	clar:i+on
	pron	<1kl@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of such an instrument or any similar sound.
clarion	4.
	syl	clar:i+on
	pron	<1kl@ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	clear and ringing; inspiring.
	exam	1	a clarion call to action.
clarion	5.
	syl	clar:i+on
	pron	<1kl@ri*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to proclaim loudly.
clarity	ety	C16: from Latin cl*_arit*_as, from cl*_arus #7clear 
clarity	1.
	syl	clar+i:ty
	pron	<1kl@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	clearness, as of expression.
clarity	2.
	syl	clar+i:ty
	pron	<1kl@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	clearness, as of water.
James	1.
	head	Clark
	syl	James
	def	called 1936-68, Scottish racing driver; World Champion (1963, 1965).
Clark	2.
	syl	Clark
	pron	<kla:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord {Ken@.neth}. born 1903, English art historian: his books include (1969), which he first presented as a television series.
Clark cell	ety	C19: named after Hosiah Clark (died 1898), English scientist
Clark cell	0.
	syl	Clark cell
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a cell having a mercury anode sur?!rounded by a paste of mercuric sulphate and a zinc cathode in a saturated solution of zinc sulphate. Formerly used as a stand?!ard, its emf is 1.4345 volts.
clarkia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after William Clark (1770-1838), American explorer who discovered it
clarkia	0.
	syl	clark:i:a
	pron	<1kla:ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American onagraceous plant of the genus cultivated for their red, purple, or pink flowers.
claro	ety	from Spanish: #7clear 
claros	infl
	head	claro
	or	claroes
	syl	cla+ros
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
claroes	infl
	head	claro
	or	claros
	syl	cla+roes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
claro	0.
	syl	cla+ro
	pron	<1kla:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild light-coloured cigar.
clarts	ety	of unknown origin
clarts	0.
	syl	clarts
	pron	<kla:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	lumps of mud, esp. on shoes.
clarty	sub
	head	clarts
	syl	clart:y
	pos	adj.
clary	ety	C14: from earlier sclarreye, from Medieval Latin sclareia, of obscure origin
claries	infl
	head	clary
	syl	clar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clary	0.
	syl	clar:y
	pron	<1kle*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several European plants of the genus having aromatic leaves and blue flowers: family (labiates).
-clase	ety	via French from Greek klasis a breaking, from klan to break
-clase	0.
	syl	-clase
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in mineralogy) indicating a particular type of cleavage.
	exam	1	plagioclase.
clash	ety	C16: of imitative origin
clash	1.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a loud harsh sound, esp. by striking together.
clash	2.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be incompatible; conflict.
clash	3.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage together in conflict or contest.
clash	4.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of dates or events
	def	to coincide.
clash	5.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of colours
	def	to look ugly or inharmonious together.
clash	6.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud harsh noise.
clash	7.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a collision or conflict.
clash	8.
	syl	clash
	pron	<kl@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	gossip; tattle.
clasher	sub
	head	clash
	syl	clash+er
	pos	n.
clashingly	sub
	head	clash
	syl	clash+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
clasp	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; compare Old English clyppan to embrace
clasp	1.
	syl	clasp
	pron	<kla:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening, such as a catch or hook, used for holding things together.
clasp	2.
	syl	clasp
	pron	<kla:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a firm grasp, hold, or embrace.
clasp	3.
	syl	clasp
	pron	<kla:sp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a bar or insignia on a medal ribbon, to indicate either a second award or the battle, campaign, or reason for its award.
clasp	4.
	syl	clasp
	pron	<kla:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in a firm grasp.
clasp	5.
	syl	clasp
	pron	<kla:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grasp firmly with the hand.
clasp	6.
	syl	clasp
	pron	<kla:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten together with or as if with a clasp.
clasper	sub
	head	clasp
	syl	clasp+er
	pos	n.
clasp knife	0.
	syl	clasp knife
	pos	n.
	def	a large knife with one or more blades or other devices folding into the handle.
class	ety	C17: from Latin classis class, rank, fleet; related to Latin cal*_are to summon
class	1.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection or division of people or things sharing a common characteristic, attribute, quality, or pro?!perty.
class	2.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons sharing a similar social position and certain economic, political, and cultural characteristics.
class	3.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist theory
	def	a group of persons sharing the same relationship to the means of production.
class	4.a.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern of divisions that exist within a society on the basis of rank, economic status, etc.
class	4.b.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the class struggle;
	exam	2	class distinctions.
class	5.a.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of pupils or students who are taught and study together.
class	5.b.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of a group of students for tuition.
class	6.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a group of students who graduated in a specified year.
	exam	1	the class of '53.
class	7.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	in combination and as modifier
	def	a grade of attainment in a university honours degree.
	exam	1	second-class honours.
class	8.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several standards of accommodation in public transport. See also {first class, second class, third class}.
class	9.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellence or elegance, esp. in dress, design, or behaviour.
	exam	1	that girl's got class.
class	10.a.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	outstanding speed and stamina in a racehorse.
class	10.b.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the class horse in the race.
class	11.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of the taxonomic groups into which a phylum is divided and which contains one or more orders. and are three classes of phylum
class	12.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {{set%2} (sense 3)}.
in a class by oneself	13.
	head	class
	or	in a class of its own
	syl	in a class by oneself
	def	unequalled; unparalleled.
class	14.
	syl	class
	pron	<kla:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or assign a place within a group, grade, or class.
classable	sub
	head	class
	syl	class+a:ble
	pos	adj.
classer	sub
	head	class
	syl	class+er
	pos	n.
class	1.
	syl	class.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	classic(al).
class	2.
	syl	class.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	classification.
class	3.
	syl	class.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	classified.
class-conscious	0.
	syl	class-con:scious
	pos	adj.
	def	aware of belonging to a particular social rank or grade, esp. in being hostile or proud because of class distinctions.
class-consciousness	sub
	head	class-conscious
	syl	class-1con:scious+ness
	pos	n.
classic	ety	C17: from Latin classicus of the first rank, from classis division, rank, #7class #e Usage. The adjectives classic and classical can often be treated as synonyms, but there are two contexts in which they should be carefully distinguished. Classic is applied to that which is of the first rank, esp. in art and literature, as in: Lewis Carroll's classic works for children. Classical is used to refer to Greek and Roman culture.
classic	1.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the highest class, esp. in art or literature.
classic	2.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a standard or model of its kind; definitive.
classic	3.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering to an established set of rules or principles in the arts or sciences.
	exam	1	a classic proof.
classic	4.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by simplicity, balance, regularity, and purity of form; clas?!sical.
classic	5.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of lasting interest or significance.
classic	6.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuously in fashion because of its simple and basic style.
	exam	1	a classic day dress.
classic	7.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	n.
	def	an author, artist, or work of art of the highest excellence.
classic	8.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	n.
	def	a creation or work considered as definitive.
classic	9.a.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five principal races for three-year-old horses in Britain, namely the One Thousand Guineas, Two Thousand Guineas, Derby, Oaks, and Saint Leger.
classic	9.b.
	syl	clas+sic
	pron	<1kl@sik>
	pos	n.
	def	a race equivalent to any of these in other countries.
classical	1.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Greeks and Romans or their civilization, esp. in the period of their ascendancy.
classical	2.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating, following, or influenced by the art or culture of ancient Greece or Rome.
	exam	1	classical architecture.
classical	3.a.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting any music or its period of composition marked by stability of form, intellectualism, and restraint. Compare {romantic} (sense 5).
classical	3.b.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	accepted as a standard.
	exam	1	the classical suite.
classical	3.c.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting serious art music in general. Compare {pop%2}.
classical	4.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a style of music composed, esp. at Vienna, during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This period is marked by the establishment, esp. by Haydn and Mozart, of sonata form.
classical	5.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a style in any of the arts characterized by emotional restraint and conservatism.
	exam	1	a classical style of painting.
classical	6.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	well versed in the art and literature of ancient Greece and Rome.
classical	7.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an education
	def	based on the humanities and the study of Latin and Greek.
classical	8.a.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not involving the quantum theory or the theory of relativity.
	exam	1	classical mechanics.
classical	8.b.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	obeying the laws of Newtonian mechanics or 19th-century physics.
	exam	1	a classical gas.
classical	9.
	syl	clas+si+cal
	pron	<1kl@sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{classic} (sense 4)}.
classicality	sub
	head	classical
	or	classicalness
	syl	clas+si+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
classicalness	sub
	head	classical
	or	classicality
	syl	clas+si+cal+ness
	pos	n.
classically	sub
	head	classical
	syl	clas+si+cal+ly
classical college	0.
	syl	clas+si+cal col+lege
	pos	n.
	usage	in Quebec
	def	a college offering a programme that emphasizes the classics and leads to university entrance.
classical conditioning	0.
	syl	clas+si+cal con+di+tion+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process of altering behaviour by pairing two stimuli so that the second stimulus alone eventually will elicit a response that could originally be produced only by the first stimulus.
classic blues	0.
	syl	clas+sic blues
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a type of city blues performed by a female singer accompanied by a small group.
classicalism	alt
	head	classicism
	or	classicism
	syl	clas+si+cal+ism
	pron	<1kl@sik*?!2liz*m>
	pos	n.
classicism	1.
	or	classicalism
	syl	clas+si+cism
	pron	<1kl@si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a style based on the study of Greek and Roman models, characterized by emotional restraint and regularity of form, associated esp. with the 18th century in Europe; the antithesis of romanticism. Compare {neoclassicism}.
classicism	2.
	or	classicalism
	syl	clas+si+cism
	pron	<1kl@si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	knowl?!edge or study of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome.
classicism	3.a.
	or	classicalism
	syl	clas+si+cism
	pron	<1kl@si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek or Latin form or expression.
classicism	3.b.
	or	classicalism
	syl	clas+si+cism
	pron	<1kl@si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression in a modern language, such as English, that is modelled on a Greek or Latin form.
classicalist	alt
	head	classicist
	or	classicist
	syl	clas+si+cal+ist
	pron	<1kl@sik*list>
	pos	n.
classicist	1.a.
	or	classicalist
	syl	clas+si+cist
	pron	<1kl@sisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of ancient Latin and Greek.
classicist	1.b.
	or	classicalist
	syl	clas+si+cist
	pron	<1kl@sisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates the study of ancient Latin and Greek.
classicist	2.
	or	classicalist
	syl	clas+si+cist
	pron	<1kl@sisist>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of classicism in literature or art.
classicistic	sub
	head	classicist
	syl	clas+si+1cis+tic
	pos	adj.
classicise	alt
	head	classicize
	or	classicize
	syl	clas+si+cise
	pron	<1kl@si2sIz>
	pos	vb.
classicize	1.
	or	classicise
	syl	clas+si+cize
	pron	<1kl@si2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make classic.
classicize	2.
	or	classicise
	syl	clas+si+cize
	pron	<1kl@si2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to imitate classical style.
the	infl
	head	classics
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
classics	1.
	syl	clas+sics
	pron	<1kl@siks>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of literature regarded as great or lasting, esp. that of ancient Greece or Rome.
classics	2.
	syl	clas+sics
	pron	<1kl@siks>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Greek and Latin languages.
classification	ety	C18: from French; see #7class, -#7ify, -#7ation  &- @!clas+si+fi+#!ca+tion+al adj. &- @!clas+si+fi+#!ca+to@.ry adj.
classification	1.
	syl	clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kl@sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	systematic placement in categories.
classification	2.
	syl	clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kl@sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the divisions in a system of classifying.
classification	3.a.
	syl	clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kl@sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the placing of animals and plants in a series of increasingly specialized groups because of similarities in structure, origin, etc., that indicate a common relationship. The major groups are kingdom, phylum (in animals) or division (in plants), class, order, family, genus, and species.
classification	3.b.
	syl	clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kl@sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the principles and practice of this process; taxonomy.
classification	4.
	syl	clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kl@sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Government.
	def	the designation of an item of information as being secret and not available to people outside a restricted group.
classification schedule	0.
	syl	clas+si+fi+ca+tion sched+ule
	pos	n.
	qual	Library science.
	def	the printed scheme of a system of classification.
classified	1.
	syl	clas+si+fied
	pron	<1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged according to some system of classification.
classified	2.
	syl	clas+si+fied
	pron	<1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Government. of information
	def	not available to people outside a restricted group, esp. for reasons of national security.
classified	3.
	syl	clas+si+fied
	pron	<1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. informal. of information
	def	closely concealed or secret.
classified	4.
	syl	clas+si+fied
	pron	<1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of advertisements in newspapers, etc.
	def	arranged according to type.
classified	5.
	syl	clas+si+fied
	pron	<1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of newspapers
	def	containing sports results, esp. football results.
classified	6.
	syl	clas+si+fied
	pron	<1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of British roads
	def	having a number in the national road system. If the number is preceded by an M the road is a motorway, if by an A it is a first-class road, and if by a B it is a secondary road.
classify	ety	C18: back formation from #7classification 
classifies	infl
	head	classify
	syl	clas+si+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
classifying	infl
	head	classify
	syl	clas+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
classified	infl
	head	classify
	syl	clas+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
classify	1.
	syl	clas+si+fy
	pron	<1kl@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or order by classes; categorize.
classify	2.
	syl	clas+si+fy
	pron	<1kl@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Government.
	def	to declare (information, documents, etc.) of possible aid to an enemy and therefore not available to people outside a restricted group.
classifiable	sub
	head	classify
	syl	clas+si+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
classifier	sub
	head	classify
	syl	clas+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
classis	ety	C16: from Latin; see #7class 
classes	infl
	head	classis
	syl	clas+ses
	pron	<1kl@sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
classis	1.
	syl	clas+sis
	pron	<1kl@sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Reformed Churches
	def	a governing body of elders or pastors.
classis	2.
	syl	clas+sis
	pron	<1kl@sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Reformed Churches
	def	the district or group of local churches directed by such a body.
classless	1.
	syl	class+less
	pron	<1kla:slis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not belonging to or forming a class.
classless	2.
	syl	class+less
	pron	<1kla:slis>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the absence of economic and social distinctions.
classlessness	sub
	head	classless
	syl	class+less+ness
	pos	n.
class list	0.
	syl	class list
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a list categorizing students according to the class of honours they have obtained in their degree examination.
class mark	1.
	syl	class mark
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a value within a frequency class interval for the purposes of quantitative analysis and computational convenience.
class mark	2.
	syl	class mark
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {class number}. a symbol on a book or other publication indicating its subject field, shelf position, etc.
classmate	0.
	syl	class+mate
	pron	<1kla:s2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a friend or contemporary of the same class in a school, college, etc.
classroom	0.
	syl	class+room
	pron	<1kla:s2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which classes are conducted, esp. in a school or college.
class sthe	infl
	head	class struggle
	syl	class sthe.
	pos	n.
class struggle	0.
	syl	class strug+gle
	pos	n.
	qual	Marxism.
	def	the continual conflict between the capitalist and working classes for economic and political power. Also called: {class war}.
classier	infl
	head	classy
	syl	class:i+er
	pos	adj.
classiest	infl
	head	classy
	syl	class:i+est.
	pos	adj.
classy	0.
	syl	class:y
	pron	<1kla:si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	elegant; stylish.
classily	sub
	head	classy
	syl	class:i+ly
	pos	adv.
classiness	sub
	head	classy
	syl	class:i+ness
	pos	n.
clastic	ety	C19: from Greek klastos shattered, from klan to break
clastic	1.
	syl	clas+tic
	pron	<1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sediments, rocks, etc.
	def	composed of fragments of pre-existing rocks.
clastic	2.
	syl	clas+tic
	pron	<1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	dividing into parts.
	exam	1	a clastic cell.
clastic	3.
	syl	clas+tic
	pron	<1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be dismantled for study or observation.
	exam	1	a clastic model of the brain.
clathrate	ety	C17: from Latin cl*_athr*_are to provide with a lattice, from Greek kl*_ethra, from klaithron a bar
clathrate	1.
	syl	clath+rate
	pron	<1kl@TrAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	resembling a net or lattice.
clathrate	2.
	syl	clath+rate
	pron	<1kl@TrAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a solid compound in which molecules of one substance are physically trapped in the crystal lattice of another.
clatter	ety	Old English clatrung clattering (gerund); related to Dutch klateren to rattle, German klatschen to smack, Norwegian klattra to knock
clatter	1.
	syl	clat+ter
	pron	<1kl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a rattling noise, esp. as a result of movement.
clatter	2.
	syl	clat+ter
	pron	<1kl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to chatter.
clatter	3.
	syl	clat+ter
	pron	<1kl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to box the ears of.
clatter	4.
	syl	clat+ter
	pron	<1kl@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rattling sound or noise.
clatter	5.
	syl	clat+ter
	pron	<1kl@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy commotion, such as one caused by loud chatter.
clatterer	sub
	head	clatter
	syl	clat+ter+er
	pos	n.
clatteringly	sub
	head	clatter
	syl	clat+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
clattery	sub
	head	clatter
	syl	clat+ter:y
	pos	adj.
Paul (Louis Charles)	infl
	head	Claudel
	syl	Paul (Louis Charles)
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Claudel	0.
	syl	Clau:del
	pron	French <klo1del>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1955, French dramatist, poet, and diplomat, whose works testify to his commitment to the Roman Catholic faith. His plays include (1912) and (1919-24).
Claude Lorrain	0.
	syl	Claude Lor:rain
	qual	French
	def	klod l@$#!r*~$e) pseudonym of 1600-82, French painter, esp. of idealized landscapes, noted for his subtle depiction of light.
claudication	ety	C18: from Latin claudic*_ati*_o, from claudic*_are, from claudus lame
claudication	1.
	syl	clau+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2klc:di1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	limping; lameness.
claudication	2.
	syl	clau+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2klc:di1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	short for {intermittent claudication}.
Claudius	0.
	syl	Clau:di:us
	pron	<1klc:di*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 10 #7b.c. -54 #7a.d., Roman emperor (41-54); invaded Britain (43); poisoned by his fourth wife, Agrippina.
Claudius II	0.
	syl	Clau:di:us II
	pos	n.
	def	full name called 214-270 #7a.d., Roman emperor (268-270).
clause	ety	C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin clausa a closing (of a rhetorical period), back formation from Latin clausula, from claudere to close
clause	1.
	syl	clause
	pron	<klc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a group of words, consisting of a subject and a predicate including a finite verb, that does not necessarily constitute a sentence. See also {main clause, sub?!ordinate clause, coordinate clause}.
clause	2.
	syl	clause
	pron	<klc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a legal document such as a contract, will, or statute.
clausal	sub
	head	clause
	syl	claus+al
	pos	adj.
Karl von	infl
	head	Clausewitz
	syl	Karl von
	pron	<1karl> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Clausewitz	0.
	syl	Clau:se:witz
	pron	German <1klauz*2vits>
	pos	n.
	def	1780-1831, Prussian general, noted for his works on military strategy, esp. (1833).
Rudolf Julius	infl
	head	Clausius
	syl	Ru:dolf Ju:li:us
	pron	<1ru:dclf> <1ju:lius>
	pos	n.
Clausius	0.
	syl	Clau:si:us
	pron	German <1klauzius>
	pos	n.
	def	1822-88, German physicist and mathematician. He enunciated the second law of thermodynamics (1850) and developed the kinetic theory of gases.
claustral	0.
	syl	claus+tral
	pron	<1klc:str*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {cloistral}.
claustrophobia	0.
	syl	claus+tro+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2klc:str*1f*ubi*>, <2klos->
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal fear of being closed in or of being in a confined space.
claustrophobe	sub
	head	claustrophobia
	syl	claus+tro+2phobe
	pos	n.
claustrophobic	sub
	head	claustrophobia
	syl	claus+tro+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
clavate	ety	C19: from Latin cl*_ava club
claviform	alt
	head	clavate
	or	clavate
	syl	clav:i+form
	pos	adj.
clavate	0.
	or	claviform
	syl	cla+vate
	pron	<1klAvAt>, <-vit>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a club with the thicker end uppermost.
clavately	sub
	head	clavate
	syl	cla+vate+ly
	pos	adv.
clave	ety	C20: from American Spanish, from Latin clavis key
clave	H1.0.
	syl	clave
	pron	<klAv>, <kla:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	one of a pair of hardwood sticks struck together to make a hollow sound.
clave	H2.0.
	syl	clave
	pron	<klAv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {cleave}.
claver	ety	C13: of uncertain origin
claver	0.
	syl	clav+er
	pron	<1klAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to talk idly; gossip.
clavicembalo	ety	C18: from Italian, from Medieval Latin cl*_avis key+ cymbalum #7cymbal 
clavicembalos	infl
	head	clavicembalo
	syl	clav:i+cem+ba+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clavicembalo	0.
	syl	clav:i+cem+ba+lo
	pron	<2kl@vi1Cemb*l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {harpsichord}.
clavichord	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin cl*_avichordium, from Latin cl*_avis key+ chorda string, #7chord %2
clavichord	0.
	syl	clav:i+chord
	pron	<1kl@vi2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a keyboard instrument consisting of a number of thin wire strings struck from below by brass tangents. The instrument is noted for its delicate tones, since the tangents do not rebound from the string until the key is released.
clavichordist	sub
	head	clavichord
	syl	clav:i+2chord+ist
	pos	n.
clavicle	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin cl*_avicula, from Latin cl*_avis key
clavicle	1.
	syl	clav:i+cle
	pron	<1kl@vikL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two bones connecting the shoulder blades with the upper part of the breastbone. Nontechnical name: {collarbone}.
clavicle	2.
	syl	clav:i+cle
	pron	<1kl@vikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding structure in other vertebrates.
clavicular	sub
	head	clavicle
	syl	cla+vic:u+lar
	pron	<kl*1vikjul*>
	pos	adj.
claviculate	sub
	head	clavicle
	syl	cla+vic:u+late
	pron	<kl*1vikju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
clavicorn	ety	C19: from New Latin Clavicornia, from Latin cl*_ava club+ corn*_u horn
clavicorn	1.
	syl	clav:i+corn
	pron	<1kl@vi2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the group including the ladybirds, characterized by club-shaped antennae.
clavicorn	2.
	syl	clav:i+corn
	pron	<1kl@vi2kc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
clavier	ety	C18: from French: keyboard, from Old French (in the sense: key bearer), from Latin cl*_avis key
clavier	0.a.
	syl	cla+vier
	pron	<kl*1vi*>, <1kl@vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any keyboard instrument.
clavier	0.b.
	syl	cla+vier
	pron	<kl*1vi*>, <1kl@vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the keyboard itself.
claviform	ety	C19: from Latin cl*_ava club
claviform	0.
	syl	clav:i+form
	pron	<1kl@vi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {clavate}.
Clavius	0.
	syl	Cla+vi+us
	pron	<1klAvi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the largest of the craters on the moon, about 230 kilometres (145 miles) in diameter, whose walls have peaks up to 5700 metres (19000 feet) above the floor. It lies in the SE quadrant.
claw	ety	Old English clawu; related to Old High German kluwi, Sanskrit glau- ball, sphere
claw	1.
	syl	claw
	pron	<klc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved pointed horny process on the end of each digit in birds, some reptiles, and certain mammals.
claw	2.
	syl	claw
	pron	<klc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding structure in some invertebrates, such as the pincer of a crab.
claw	3.
	syl	claw
	pron	<klc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or member like a claw in function or appearance.
claw	4.
	syl	claw
	pron	<klc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the narrow basal part of certain petals and sepals.
claw	5.
	syl	claw
	pron	<klc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrape, tear, or dig (something or someone) with claws, etc.
claw	6.
	syl	claw
	pron	<klc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create by scratching as with claws.
	exam	1	to claw an opening.
clawer	sub
	head	claw
	syl	claw+er
	pos	n.
clawless	sub
	head	claw
	syl	claw+less
	pos	adj.
claw back	1.
	syl	claw back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get back (something) with difficulty.
claw back	2.
	syl	claw back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover (a part of a tax, duty, etc.) in the form of an allowance. {~} {claw+back}.
claw back	3.
	syl	claw back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	the recovery of part of a tax, etc., in the form of an allowance.
claw back	4.
	syl	claw back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	the sum so recovered.
claw hammer	0.
	syl	claw ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a hammer with a cleft at one end of the head for extracting nails. Also called: {carpenter's hammer}.
claw hatchet	0.
	syl	claw hatch+et
	pos	n.
	def	a hatchet with a claw at one end of its head for extracting nails.
claw off	0.
	syl	claw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	usually tr.) Nautical.
	def	to avoid the dangers of (a lee shore or other hazard) by beating.
claw setting	0.
	syl	claw set+ting
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a jewellery setting with clawlike prongs. U.S. equivalent: {Tiffany setting}.
clay	ety	Old English cl*_@ag; related to Old High German kl*_ia, Norwegian kli, Latin gl*_us glue, Greek gloios sticky oil
clay	1.
	syl	clay
	pron	<klA>
	pos	n.
	def	a very fine-grained material that consists of hydrated aluminium silicate, quartz, and organic fragments and occurs as sedimentary rocks, soils, and other deposits. It becomes plastic when moist but hardens on heating and is used in the manufacture of bricks, cement, ceramics, etc.
clay	2.
	syl	clay
	pron	<klA>
	pos	n.
	def	earth or mud in general.
clay	3.
	syl	clay
	pron	<klA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the material of the human body.
clay	4.
	syl	clay
	pron	<klA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or mix with clay.
clayey	sub
	head	clay
	syl	clay+ey
	pos	adj.
clayish	sub
	head	clay
	or	claylike
	syl	clay+ish
	pos	adj.
claylike	sub
	head	clay
	or	clayish
	syl	clay+2like
	pos	adj.
Clay	1.
	syl	Clay
	pron	<klA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Muhammad Ali}.
Henry	2.
	head	Clay
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1777-1852, U.S. statesman and orator; secretary of state (1825-29).
claybank	0.a.
	syl	clay+bank
	pron	<1klA2b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dull brownish-orange colour.
claybank	0.b.
	syl	clay+bank
	pron	<1klA2b@Gk>
	pos	as; adj.
	qual	U.S.
	exam	1	a claybank horse.
clay mineral	0.
	syl	clay min+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of minerals consisting of hydrated aluminium silicates: the major constituents of clays.
claymore	ety	C18: from Gaelic claidheamh m*_or great sword
claymore	0.
	syl	clay+more
	pron	<1klA2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large two-edged broadsword used formerly by Scottish Highlanders.
claypan	0.
	syl	clay+pan
	pron	<1klA2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of stiff impervious clay situated just below the surface of the ground, which holds water after heavy rain.
clay pigeon	1.
	syl	clay pig+eon
	pos	n.
	def	a disc of baked clay hurled into the air from a machine as a target to be shot at.
clay pigeon	2.
	syl	clay pig+eon
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person in a defenceless position; sitting duck.
claystone	0.
	syl	clay+stone
	pron	<1klA2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact very fine-grained rock consisting of consolidated clay particles.
claytonia	ety	C18: named after John Clayton (1693-1773), American botanist
claytonia	0.
	syl	clay+to+ni:a
	pron	<klA1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any low-growing North American succulent portulacaceous plant of the genus
-cle	ety	via Old French from Latin -culus. See -#7cule 
-cle	0.
	syl	-cle
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating smallness.
	exam	1	cubicle;
	exam	2	particle.
clean	ety	Old English cl*_@ane; related to Old Frisian kl*_ene small, neat, Old High German kleini 
clean	1.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	without dirt or other impurities; unsoiled.
clean	2.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	without anything in it or on it.
	exam	1	a clean page.
clean	3.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	without extraneous or foreign materials.
clean	4.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	without defect, difficulties, or problems.
	exam	1	a clean test flight.
clean	5.a.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nuclear weapon
	def	producing little or no radioactive fall-out or contamination.
clean	5.b.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncontaminated. Compare {{dirty} (sense 11)}.
clean	6.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wound, etc.
	def	having no pus or other sign of infection.
clean	7.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	pure; morally sound.
clean	8.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	without objectionable language or obscenity.
	exam	1	a clean joke.
clean	9.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of printer's proofs, etc.
	def	relatively free from errors; easily readable.
	exam	1	clean copy.
clean	10.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	thorough or complete.
	exam	1	a clean break.
clean	11.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	dexterous or adroit.
	exam	1	a clean throw.
clean	12.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport.
	def	played fairly and without fouls.
clean	13.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	simple in design.
	exam	1	a ship's clean lines.
clean	14.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	causing little turbulence; streamlined.
clean	15.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	having no projections, such as rockets, flaps, etc., into the airstream.
clean	16.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	honourable or respectable.
clean	17.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	habitually neat.
clean	18.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a driving licence
	def	showing or having no record of offences.
clean	19.a.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	innocent; not guilty.
clean	19.b.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not carrying illegal drugs, weapons, etc.
clean	20.a.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having its bottom clean.
clean	20.b.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a satisfactory bill of health.
clean	21.a.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	free from ceremonial defilement.
clean	21.b.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals, birds, and fish
	def	lawful to eat.
clean	22.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	morally and spiritually pure.
clean	23.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become free of dirt, filth, etc..
	exam	1	the stove cleans easily.
clean	24.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove in making clean.
	exam	1	to clean marks off the wall.
clean	25.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (fish, poultry, etc.) for cooking.
	exam	1	to clean a chicken.
clean	26.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a clean way; cleanly.
clean bowled	28.
	head	clean
	syl	clean bowled.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	bowled by a ball that breaks the wicket without hitting the batsman or his bat.
come clean	29.
	head	clean
	syl	come clean.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a revelation or confession.
clean	30.
	syl	clean
	pron	<klEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of cleaning.
	exam	1	he gave his shoes a clean.
cleanable	sub
	head	clean
	syl	clean+a:ble
	pos	adj.
cleanness	sub
	head	clean
	syl	clean+ness
	pos	n.
clean-cut	1.
	syl	clean-cut
	pos	adj.
	def	clearly outlined; neat.
	exam	1	clean-cut lines of a ship.
clean-cut	2.
	syl	clean-cut
	pos	adj.
	def	definite.
	exam	1	a clean-cut decision in boxing.
cleaner	1.
	syl	clean+er
	pron	<1klEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, device, chemical agent, etc., that removes dirt, as from clothes or carpets.
cleaner	2.
	syl	clean+er
	pron	<1klEn*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a shop, etc. that provides a dry-cleaning service.
clean-limbed	0.
	syl	clean-limbed
	pos	adj.
	def	having well-proportioned limbs.
cleanly	1.
	syl	clean+ly
	pron	<1klEnli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a fair manner.
cleanly	2.
	syl	clean+ly
	pron	<1klEnli>
	pos	adv.
	def	easily or smoothly.
	exam	1	the screw went into the wood cleanly.
cleanlier	infl
	head	cleanly
	syl	clean+li+er
	pos	adj.
cleanliest	infl
	head	cleanly
	syl	clean+li+est.
	pos	adj.
cleanly	3.
	syl	clean+ly
	pron	<1klen?!li>
	pos	adj.
	def	habitually clean or neat.
cleanlily	sub
	head	cleanly
	syl	clean+li+ly
	pron	<1klenlili>
	pos	adv.
cleanliness	sub
	head	cleanly
	syl	clean+li+ness
	pron	<1klenlinis>
	pos	n.
cleanliness	sub
	head	cleanly
	syl	clean+li+ness
	pron	<1klenlinis>
	pos	n.
clean out	1.
	syl	clean out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by of or from
	def	to remove (something) (from or away from).
clean out	2.
	syl	clean out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to leave (someone) with no money.
	exam	1	gambling had cleaned him out.
clean out	3.
	syl	clean out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to exhaust (stocks, goods, etc.) completely.
cleanse	ety	Old English cl*_@ansian; related to Middle Low German kl*_ensen; see #7clean 
cleanse	1.
	syl	cleanse
	pron	<klenz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove dirt, filth, etc., from.
cleanse	2.
	syl	cleanse
	pron	<klenz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove guilt from.
cleanse	3.
	syl	cleanse
	pron	<klenz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cure.
cleansable	sub
	head	cleanse
	syl	cleans+a:ble
	pos	adj.
cleanser	0.
	syl	cleans+er
	pron	<1klenz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cleansing agent, such as a detergent.
clean-shaven	0.
	syl	clean-shav:en
	pos	adj.
	usage	of men
	def	having the facial hair shaved off.
cleanskin	1.
	syl	clean+skin
	pron	<1klEn2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an unbranded animal.
cleanskin	2.
	syl	clean+skin
	pron	<1klEn2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.; Slang.
	def	a person without a criminal record.
Cleanthes	0.
	syl	Cle:an:thes
	pron	<kli1@nTEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??300-??232 #7b.c., Greek philosopher: succeeded Zeno as head of the Stoic school.
clean up	1.
	syl	clean up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to rid (something) of dirt, filth, or other impurities.
clean up	2.
	syl	clean up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make (someone or something) orderly or presentable.
clean up	3.
	syl	clean up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid (a place) of undesirable people or conditions.
	exam	1	the campaign against vice had cleaned up the city.
clean up	4.
	syl	clean up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to make (a great profit).
cleanup	infl
	head	clean up
	syl	clean+up.
	pos	n.
clean up	5.a.
	syl	clean up
	pos	n.
	def	the process of cleaning up or eliminating something.
clean up	5.b.
	syl	clean up
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cleanup campaign.
clean up	6.
	syl	clean up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a great profit.
clear	ety	C13: clere, from Old French cler, from Latin cl*_arus clear, bright, brilliant, illustrious
clear	1.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from darkness or obscurity; bright.
clear	2.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	free from dullness or clouds.
clear	3.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	transparent.
	exam	1	clear water.
clear	4.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	even and pure in tone or colour.
	exam	1	clear blue.
clear	5.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	without discoloration, blemish, or defect.
	exam	1	a clear skin.
clear	6.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to see or hear; distinct.
clear	7.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from doubt or confusion.
	exam	1	his instructions are not clear.
clear	8.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	certain in the mind; sure.
	exam	1	are you clear??
clear	9.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	evident or obvious.
	exam	1	it is clear that he won't come now.
clear	10.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sounds or the voice
	def	not harsh or hoarse.
clear	11.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	serene; calm.
clear	12.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	without qualification or limitation; complete.
	exam	1	a clear victory.
clear	13.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free of suspicion, guilt, or blame.
	exam	1	a clear conscience.
clear	14.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free of obstruction; open.
	exam	1	a clear passage.
clear	15.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from debt or obligation.
clear	16.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of money, profits, etc.
	def	without deduction; net.
clear	17.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	emptied of freight or cargo.
clear	18.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of timber
	def	having a smooth, unblemished surface.
clear	19.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a message, etc.
	def	not in code.
clear	20.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {light}. denoting an (l) in whose articulation the main part of the tongue is brought forward giving the sound of a front-vowel timbre.
clear	21.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Showjumping. of a round
	def	ridden without any fences being knocked down or any points being lost.
clear	22.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a clear or distinct manner.
clear	23.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely or utterly.
clear	24.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of
	def	not in contact (with); free.
	exam	1	stand clear of the gates.
clear	25.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	def	a clear space.
clear	26.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for {clear?!ance}.
clear	27.a.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	def	free of suspicion, guilt, or blame.
clear	27.b.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Sport.
	def	able to receive a pass without being tackled.
clear	28.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become free from darkness, obscurity, etc.
clear	29.a.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the weather
	def	to become free from dullness, fog, rain, etc.
clear	29.b.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of mist, fog, etc.
	def	to disappear.
clear	30.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from impurity or blemish.
clear	31.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from doubt or confusion.
	exam	1	to clear one's mind.
clear	32.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid of objects, obstructions, etc.
clear	33.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or form (a path, way, etc.) by removing obstructions.
clear	34.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free or remove (a person or thing) from something, as of suspicion, blame, or guilt.
clear	35.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move or pass by or over without contact or involvement.
	exam	1	he cleared the wall easily.
clear	36.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid (the throat) of phlegm or obstruction.
clear	37.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or gain (money) as profit.
clear	38.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to discharge or settle (a debt).
clear	39.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (a debtor) from obligation.
clear	40.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a cheque
	def	to pass through one's bank and be charged against one's account.
clear	41.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Banking.
	def	to settle accounts by exchanging (commercial documents) in a clearing house.
clear	42.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to permit (ships, aircraft, cargo, passengers, etc.) to unload, disembark, depart, etc., after fulfilling the customs and other requirements, or (of ships, etc.) to be permitted to unload, etc.
clear	43.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obtain or give (clearance).
clear	44.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain clearance from.
clear	45.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make microscope specimens transparent by immersion in a fluid such as xylene.
clear	46.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit (a person, company, etc.) to see or handle classified information.
clear	47.a.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve transmission of (a signalled message) and acknowledgment of its receipt at its destination.
clear	47.b.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decode (a message, etc.).
clear	48.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit, kick, carry, or throw (the ball) out of the defence area.
clear	49.
	syl	clear
	pron	<kli*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to remove data from a storage device and replace it with particular characters that usually indicate zero.
clear the air	50.
	head	clear
	syl	clear the air.
	def	to dispel tension, confusion, etc.
clear the decks	51.
	head	clear
	syl	clear the decks.
	def	to make ready so as to take action, fight, etc. {~} See also {clear away, clear off, clear out, clear up}.
clearable	sub
	head	clear
	syl	clear+a:ble
	pos	adj.
clearer	sub
	head	clear
	syl	clear+er
	pos	n.
clearly	sub
	head	clear
	syl	clear+ly
	pos	adv.
clearness	sub
	head	clear
	syl	clear+ness
	pos	n.
clearance	1.a.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or an instance of clearing.
	exam	1	slum clearance.
clearance	1.b.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a clearance order.
clearance	2.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	space between two parts in motion or in relative motion.
clearance	3.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	permission for an aircraft, ship, passengers, etc., to proceed.
clearance	4.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Banking.
	def	the exchange of commercial documents drawn on the members of a clearing house.
clearance	5.a.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the disposal of merchandise at reduced prices.
clearance	5.b.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a clearance sale.
clearance	6.a.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of hitting or kicking a ball out of the defensive area, as in football.
clearance	6.b.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this.
clearance	7.
	syl	clear+ance
	pron	<1kli*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {clearing}.
clear away	0.
	syl	clear a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to remove (objects) from (the table) after a meal.
clearcole	ety	C19: from French claire colle clear size
clearcole	1.
	syl	clear+cole
	pron	<1kli*k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of size containing whiting. {~}
clearcole	2.
	syl	clear+cole
	pron	<1kli*k*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to paint (a wall, etc.) with this size.
(clear cut	infl
	head	clear-cut
	syl	(clear cut
	pos	adj.
clear-cut	0.
	syl	clear-cut
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
clear-cut	1.
	syl	clear-cut
	pos	adj.
	def	definite; not vague.
	exam	1	a clear-cut proposal.
clear-cut	2.
	syl	clear-cut
	pos	adj.
	def	clearly outlined.
clear-eyed	1.
	syl	clear-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	discerning; perceptive.
clear-eyed	2.
	syl	clear-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having clear eyes or sharp vision.
clear-headed	0.
	syl	clear-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally alert; sensible; judicious.
clear-headedly	sub
	head	clear-headed
	syl	clear-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
clear-headedness	sub
	head	clear-headed
	syl	clear-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
clearing	0.
	syl	clear+ing
	pron	<1kli*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an area with few or no trees or shrubs in wooded or overgrown land.
clearing bank	0.
	syl	clear+ing bank
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any bank that makes use of the central clearing house in London for the transfer of credits and cheques between banks.
clearing house	1.
	syl	clear+ing house
	pos	n.
	qual	Banking.
	def	an institution where cheques and other commercial papers drawn on member banks are cancelled against each other so that only net balances are payable.
clearing house	2.
	syl	clear+ing house
	pos	n.
	def	a central agency for the collection and distribution of information or materials.
clear off	0.
	syl	clear off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go away: often used imperatively.
clear out	1.
	syl	clear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go away: often used imperatively.
clear out	2.
	syl	clear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove and sort the contents of (a room, container, etc.).
clear out	3.
	syl	clear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to leave (someone) with no money.
clear out	4.
	syl	clear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to exhaust (stocks, goods, etc.) completely.
clear-sighted	1.
	syl	clear-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	involving accurate perception or judgment.
	exam	1	a clear-sighted compromise.
clear-sighted	2.
	syl	clear-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having clear vision.
clear-sightedly	sub
	head	clear-sighted
	syl	clear-1sight:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
clear-sightedness	sub
	head	clear-sighted
	syl	clear-1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
clearstory	0.
	syl	clear+sto:ry
	pron	<1kli*2stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {clerestory}.
clearstoried	sub
	head	clearstory
	syl	clear+2sto:ried
	pos	adj.
clear up	1.
	syl	clear up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain or solve (a mystery, misunderstanding, etc.).
clear up	2.
	syl	clear up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to put (a place or thing that is disordered) in order.
clear up	3.
	syl	clear up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the weather
	def	to become brighter.
clearway	0.
	syl	clear+way
	pron	<1kli*2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a stretch of road on which motorists may stop only in an emergency.
clearwing moth	alt
	head	clearwing
	or	clearwing
	syl	clear+wing moth
	pron	<1kli*2wiG>
	pos	n.
clearwing	0.
	or	clearwing moth
	syl	clear+wing
	pron	<1kli*2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any moth of the family (or characterized by the absence of scales from the greater part of the wings.
cleat	ety	C14: of Germanic origin, compare Old High German chl*_oz clod, lump, Dutch kloot ball
cleat	1.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge-shaped block, usually of wood, attached to a structure to act as a support.
cleat	2.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of two hornlike prongs projecting horizontally in opposite directions from a central base, used for securing lines on vessels, wharves, etc.
cleat	3.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short length of angle iron used as a bracket.
cleat	4.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of metal, leather, etc., attached to the sole of a shoe to prevent wear or slipping.
cleat	5.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small triangular-shaped nail used in glazing.
cleat	6.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the main cleavage planes in a coal seam.
cleat	7.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply or support with a cleat or cleats.
cleat	8.
	syl	cleat
	pron	<klEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure (a line) on a cleat.
cleavage	1.
	syl	cleav+age
	pron	<1klEviJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the separation between a woman's breasts, esp. as revealed by a low-cut dress.
cleavage	2.
	syl	cleav+age
	pron	<1klEviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a division or split.
cleavage	3.
	syl	cleav+age
	pron	<1klEviJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	of crystals
	def	the act of splitting or the tendency to split along definite planes so as to yield smooth surfaces.
cleavage	4.
	syl	cleav+age
	pron	<1klEviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {segmentation}. (in animals) the repeated division of a fertilized ovum into a solid ball of cells (a morula), which later becomes hollow (a blastula).
cleavage	5.
	syl	cleav+age
	pron	<1klEviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the breaking of a chemical bond in a molecule to give smaller molecules or radicals.
cleave	ety	Old English cl*_eofan; related to Old Norse klj*_ufa, Old High German klioban, Latin gl*_ubere to peel
cleaves	infl
	head	cleave
	or	clove cleft
	syl	cleaves
	pos	vb.
cleaving cleft	infl
	head	cleave
	or	cleaved
	syl	cleav+ing; cleft
	pos	vb.
cleaved	infl
	head	cleave
	or	cloven
	syl	cleaved
	pos	vb.
clove cleft	infl
	head	cleave
	or	cleaves
	syl	clove; cleft
	pos	vb.
cloven	infl
	head	cleave
	or	cleaved
	syl	clo+ven.
	pos	vb.
cleave	H1.1.
	syl	cleave
	pron	<klEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to split or cause to split, esp. along a natural weakness.
cleave	H1.2.
	syl	cleave
	pron	<klEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by or as if by cutting.
	exam	1	to cleave a path.
cleave	H1.3.
	syl	cleave
	pron	<klEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to penetrate or traverse.
cleavable	sub
	head	cleave
	syl	cleav+a:ble
	pos	adj.
cleavability	sub
	head	cleave
	syl	cleav+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
cleave	ety	Old English cleofian; related to Old High German kleb*_en to stick
cleave	H2.0.
	syl	cleave
	pron	<klEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to cling or adhere.
cleaver	0.
	syl	cleav+er
	pron	<1klEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy knife or long-bladed hatchet, esp. one used by butchers.
cleavers	ety	Old English cl*_ife; related to cl*_ifan to #7cleave %2
cleavers	0.
	syl	cleav+ers
	pron	<1klEv*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a Eurasian rubiaceous plant, having small white flowers and prickly stems and fruits. Also called: {goosegrass, hairif}.
cleck	ety	C15: from Old Norse klekja 
cleck	H1.1.
	syl	cleck
	pron	<klek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	of birds
	def	to hatch.
cleck	H1.2.
	syl	cleck
	pron	<klek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to lay or hatch (a plot or scheme).
cleck	ety	from Welsh, from clecan to gossip, and clec gossip
cleck	H2.1.
	syl	cleck
	pron	<klek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to gossip (about); tell (on).
cleck	H2.2.
	syl	cleck
	pron	<klek>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a piece of gossip.
clecky	sub
	head	cleck
	syl	cleck:y
	pos	adj.
cleek	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
cleek	1.
	syl	cleek
	pron	<klEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, a long-shafted iron (No. 1) used for long low shots.
cleek	2.
	syl	cleek
	pron	<klEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a large hook, such as one used to land fish.
Cleethorpes	0.
	syl	Clee+thorpes
	pron	<1klETc:ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in E England, in SE Humberside. Pop.: 35785 (1971).
clef	ety	C16: from French: key, clef, from Latin cl*_avis; related to Latin claudere to close
clef	0.
	syl	clef
	pron	<klef>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several symbols placed on the left-hand side beginning of each stave indicating the pitch of the music written after it. See also {alto clef, C clef, soprano clef, tenor clef, bass clef}.
cleft	ety	Old English geclyft (n.); related to Old High German kluft tongs, German Kluft gap, fissure; see #7cleave %1
cleft	1.
	syl	cleft
	pron	<kleft>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or a past participle of {cleave}.
cleft	2.
	syl	cleft
	pron	<kleft>
	pos	n.
	def	a fissure or crevice.
cleft	3.
	syl	cleft
	pron	<kleft>
	pos	n.
	def	an indentation or split in something, such as the chin, palate, etc.
cleft	4.
	syl	cleft
	pron	<kleft>
	pos	adj.
	def	split; divided.
cleft	5.
	syl	cleft
	pron	<kleft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having one or more incisions reaching nearly to the midrib.
cleft palate	0.
	syl	cleft pal+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital crack or fissure in the midline of the hard palate, often associated with a harelip.
cleg	0.
	syl	cleg
	pron	<kleg>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {horsefly}, esp. one of the genus
cleidoic egg	ety	C20: from Greek kleidoun to lock up, from kleid-, kleis key
cleidoic egg	0.
	syl	clei+do+ic egg
	pron	<klI1d*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	the egg of birds and insects, which is enclosed in a protective shell limiting the exchange of water, gases, etc.
Cleisthenes	0.
	syl	Cleis:the:nes
	pron	<1klIsT*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	6th century #7b.c., Athenian statesman: democratized the political structure of Athens.
cleistogamy	0.
	syl	cleis+tog:a+:my
	pron	<klI1stog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	self-pollination and fertilization of an unopened flower, as in the violet.
cleistogamous	sub
	head	cleistogamy
	or	cleistogamic
	syl	cleis+1tog:a+mous
	pron	<2klIst*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
cleistogamic	sub
	head	cleistogamy
	or	cleistogamous
	syl	cleis+to+gam+ic
	pron	<2klIst*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
clem	ety	C16: of Germanic origin; related to Dutch, German klemmen to pinch, cramp; compare Old English beclemman to shut in
clam	alt
	head	clem
	or	clem
	syl	clam
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clems	infl
	head	clem
	or	clams
	syl	clems
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clemming	infl
	head	clem
	or	clamming
	syl	clem+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clemmed	infl
	head	clem
	or	clammed
	syl	clemmed
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clams	infl
	head	clem
	or	clems
	syl	clams
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clamming	infl
	head	clem
	or	clemming
	syl	clam+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clammed	infl
	head	clem
	or	clemmed
	syl	clammed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
clem	0.
	or	clam
	syl	clem
	pron	<klem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	English dialect. when; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to be hungry or cause to be hungry.
clematis	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek kl*_ematis climbing plant, brushwood, from kl*_ema twig
clematis	0.
	syl	clem:a+tis
	pron	<1klem*tis>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate ranunculaceous climbing plant or erect shrub of the genus having plumelike fruits. Many species are cultivated for their large colourful flowers. See also {traveller's joy}.
Georges Eugene Benjamin	infl
	head	Clemenceau
	syl	Georges Eu:g*`ene Ben:ja:min
	pron	<ZcrZ> <@oZen> <b*~eZa1m*~e>
	pos	n.
Clemenceau	0.
	syl	Cle:men:ceau
	pron	French <klAm*~a1so>
	pos	n.
	def	1841-1929, French statesman; prime minister of France (1906-09; 1917-20); negotiated the Treaty of Versailles (1919).
clemency	ety	C15: from Latin cl*_ementia, from cl*_em*_ens gentle
clemencies	infl
	head	clemency
	syl	clem+en+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clemency	1.
	syl	clem+en+cy
	pron	<1klem*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	mercy or leniency.
clemency	2.
	syl	clem+en+cy
	pron	<1klem*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	mildness, esp. of the weather.
Samuel Langhorne	infl
	head	Clemens
	syl	Sam:u:el Lang:horne
	pron	<1l@G2hc:n>
	pos	n.
Clemens	0.
	syl	Clem:ens
	pron	<1klem*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Mark) {Twain}.
clement	ety	C15: from Latin cl*_em*_ens mild; probably related to Greek klinein to lean
clement	1.
	syl	clem+ent
	pron	<1klem*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	merciful.
clement	2.
	syl	clem+ent
	pron	<1klem*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the weather
	def	mild.
clemently	sub
	head	clement
	syl	clem+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
Saint	infl
	head	Clement I
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Clement I	0.
	syl	Clem:ent I
	pron	<1klem*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	called pope (??88-??97 #7a.d.) . Feast day: Nov. 23.
Clement V	0.
	syl	Clem:ent V
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1264-1314, pope (1305-14): removed the papal seat from Rome to Avignon in France (1309).
Clement VII	0.
	syl	Clem:ent VII
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1478-1534, pope (1523-34): refused to sanction the divorce of Henry VIII of England from Catherine of Aragon (1533).
clementine	ety	C20: from French cl*'ementine, perhaps from the female Christian name
clementine	0.
	syl	clem+en+tine
	pron	<1klem*n2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a citrus fruit thought to be either a variety of tangerine or a hybrid between a tangerine and sweet orange.
Clement of Alexandria	0.
	syl	Clem:ent of Al+ex+an+dri:a
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??150-??215 #7a.d., Greek Christian theologian: head of the catechetical school at Alexandria; teacher of Origen.
clench	ety	Old English beclencan, related to Old High German klenken to tie, Middle High German klank noose, Dutch klinken rivet
clench	1.
	syl	clench
	pron	<klenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to close or squeeze together (the teeth, a fist, etc.) tightly.
clench	2.
	syl	clench
	pron	<klenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grasp or grip firmly.
clench	3.
	syl	clench
	pron	<klenC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a firm grasp or grip.
clench	4.
	syl	clench
	pron	<klenC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a device that grasps or grips, such as a clamp.
clench	5.
	syl	clench
	pron	<klenC>
	pos	n. vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {clinch}.
cleome	ety	C19: New Latin, of obscure origin
cleome	0.
	syl	cle:o+me
	pron	<kli1*umi>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous or shrubby plant of the mostly tropical capparidaceous genus esp. cultivated for their clusters of white or purplish flowers with long stamens.
Cleon	0.
	syl	Cle:on
	pron	<1klEon>
	pos	n.
	def	died 422 #7b.c., Athenian demagogue and military leader.
Cleopatra	0.
	syl	Cle:o:pat:ra
	pron	<2klE*1p@tr*>, <-1pa:->
	pos	n.
	def	??69-30 #7b.c., queen of Egypt (51-30), renowned for her beauty: the mistress of Julius Caesar and later of Mark Antony. She killed herself with an asp to avoid capture by Octavian (Augustus).
Cleopatra's Needle	0.
	syl	Cle:o:pat:ra's Nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Egyptian obelisks, originally set up at Heliopolis about 1500 #7b.c. : one was moved to the Thames Embankment, London, in 1878, the other to Central Park, New York, in 1880.
clepe	ety	Old English cleopian; related to Middle Low German kleperen to rattle
clepes	infl
	head	clepe
	syl	clepes
	pron	<klEpt>, <klept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cleping cleped	infl
	head	clepe
	syl	clep+ing; cleped
	pron	<klEpt>, <klept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clept	infl
	head	clepe
	syl	clept
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ycleped	infl
	head	clepe
	or	yclept
	syl	y:cleped
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
yclept	infl
	head	clepe
	or	ycleped
	syl	y:clept.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clepe	0.
	syl	clepe
	pron	<klEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to call by the name of.
clepsydra	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek klepsudra, from kleptein to steal+ hud*_or water
clepsydras	infl
	head	clepsydra
	or	clepsydrae
	syl	clep+sy+dras
	pron	<-2drE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clepsydrae	infl
	head	clepsydra
	or	clepsydras
	syl	clep+sy+drae
	pron	<-2drE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clepsydra	0.
	syl	clep+sy+dra
	pron	<1klepsidr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient device for measuring time by the flow of water or mercury through a small aperture. Also called: {water clock}.
cleptomania	0.
	syl	clep+to+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2klept*u1mAni*>, <-1mAnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kleptomania}.
cleptomaniac	sub
	head	cleptomania
	syl	clep+to+1ma+ni+2ac
	pos	n.
clerestory	ety	C15: from #7clear+storey 
clearstory	alt
	head	clerestory
	or	clerestory
	syl	clear+sto:ry
	pron	<1kli*2stc:ri>
	pos	n.
clerestories	infl
	head	clerestory
	syl	clere+sto:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clerestory	1.
	or	clearstory
	syl	clere+sto:ry
	pron	<1kli*2stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of windows in the upper part of the wall of a church that divides the nave from the aisle, set above the aisle roof.
clerestory	2.
	or	clearstory
	syl	clere+sto:ry
	pron	<1kli*2stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the wall in which these windows are set. Compare {blindstorey}.
clerestoried	sub
	head	clerestory
	or	clearstoried
	syl	clere+2sto:ried
	pos	adj.
clearstoried	sub
	head	clerestory
	or	clerestoried
	syl	clear+2sto:ried
	pos	adj.
clergy	ety	C13: from Old French clergie, from clerc ecclesiastic, #7clerk 
clergies	infl
	head	clergy
	syl	cler+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clergy	0.
	syl	cler+gy
	pron	<1klR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the collective body of men and women ordained as ministers of the Christian Church.
clergymen	infl
	head	clergyman
	syl	cler:gy+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clergyman	0.
	syl	cler:gy+man
	pron	<1klR:Jim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the clergy.
cleric	ety	C17: from Church Latin cl*_ericus priest, #7clerk 
cleric	0.
	syl	cler+ic
	pron	<1klerik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the clergy.
clerical	1.
	syl	cler:i+cal
	pron	<1klerikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or associated with the clergy.
	exam	1	clerical dress.
clerical	2.
	syl	cler:i+cal
	pron	<1klerikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to office clerks or their work.
	exam	1	a clerical error.
clerical	3.
	syl	cler:i+cal
	pron	<1klerikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	supporting or advocating clericalism.
clerically	sub
	head	clerical
	syl	cler:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
clerical collar	0.
	syl	cler:i+cal col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff white collar with no opening at the front that buttons at the back of the neck; the distinctive mark of the clergy in certain Churches. Informal name: {dog collar}.
clericalism	1.
	syl	cler:i+cal+ism
	pron	<1klerik%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy of upholding the power of the clergy.
clericalism	2.
	syl	cler:i+cal+ism
	pron	<1klerik%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of the clergy esp. when excessively strong.
clericalist	sub
	head	clericalism
	syl	cler:i+cal+ist
	pos	n.
clericals	0.
	syl	cler:i+cals
	pron	<1klerikLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the distinctive dress of a clergy?!man.
clerihew	ety	C20: named after Edmund Clerihew Bentley (1875-1956), English writer who invented it
clerihew	0.
	syl	cler:i+hew
	pron	<1kleri2hju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of comic or satiric verse, consisting of two couplets of metrically irregular lines, containing the name of a well-known person.
clerk	ety	Old English clerc, from Church Latin cl*_ericus, from Greek kl*_erikos cleric, relating to the heritage (alluding to the Biblical Levites, whose in?!heritance was the Lord), from kl*_eros heritage
clerk	1.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	def	a worker, esp. in an office, who keeps records, files, etc.
clerk to the justices	2.
	head	clerk
	syl	clerk to the justices.
	usage	in England
	def	a legally qualified person who sits in court with lay justices to advise them on points of law.
clerk	3.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee of a court, legislature, board, corporation, etc., who keeps records and accounts, etc..
	exam	1	a town clerk.
clerk	4.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clerk of the House}. a senior official of the House of Commons.
clerk	5.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clerk in holy orders}. a cleric.
clerk	6.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {salesclerk}.
clerk	7.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {desk clerk}. a hotel receptionist.
clerk	8.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a scholar.
clerk	9.
	syl	clerk
	pron	<kla:k>, U.S. <klR:rk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve as a clerk.
clerkdom	sub
	head	clerk
	syl	clerk+dom
	pos	n.
clerkish	sub
	head	clerk
	syl	clerk+ish
	pos	adj.
clerkship	sub
	head	clerk
	syl	clerk+ship
	pos	n.
clerkess	0.
	syl	clerk+ess
	pron	<kla:1kes>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a female office clerk.
clerklier	infl
	head	clerkly
	syl	clerk+li+er
	pos	adj.
clerkliest	infl
	head	clerkly
	syl	clerk+li+est.
	pos	adj.
clerkly	1.
	syl	clerk+ly
	pron	<1kla:kli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a clerk.
clerkly	2.
	syl	clerk+ly
	pron	<1kla:kli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	learned.
clerkly	3.
	syl	clerk+ly
	pron	<1kla:kli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	in the manner of a clerk.
clerkliness	sub
	head	clerkly
	syl	clerk+li+ness
	pos	n.
clerk of the works	0.
	syl	clerk of the works
	pos	n.
	def	an employee who supervises building work in progress or the upkeep of existing buildings.
Clermont-Ferrand	0.
	syl	Cler:mont-Fer:rand
	pron	French <klerm*~c> <fe1r*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central France: capital of Puy-de-D*^ome department; industrial centre. Pop.: 161203 (1975).
cleruchies	infl
	head	cleruchy
	syl	cle+ru+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cleruchy	0.
	syl	cle+ru+chy
	pron	<1kle*2ruki>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	a special type of Athenian colony, in which settlers ({cleruchs}) retained their Athenian citizenship and the community remained a political dependency of Athens.
cleruchial	sub
	head	cleruchy
	syl	cle+ru+chi:al
	pron	<kli1ru:ki*l>
	pos	adj.
cleveite	ety	C19: named after P. T. Cleve (1840-1905), Swedish chemist and geologist; see -#7ite %1
cleveite	0.
	syl	cleve+ite
	pron	<1klEvIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline variety of the mineral uranitite.
Cleveland	H1.1.
	syl	Cleve+land
	pron	<1klEvl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NE England formed in 1974 from parts of E Durham and N Yorkshire. Administrative centre: Middlesbrough. Pop.: 567900 (1976 est.). Area: 595 sq. km (230 sq. miles).
Cleveland	H1.2.
	syl	Cleve+land
	pron	<1klEvl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Ohio, on Lake Erie: major heavy industries. Pop.: 678615 (1973 est.).
Cleveland	H1.3.
	syl	Cleve+land
	pron	<1klEvl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a hilly region of NE England, extending from the {Cleveland Hills} to the River Tees.
Stephen Grover	infl
	head	Cleveland
	syl	Ste:phen Gro:ver.
	pos	n.
Cleveland	H2.0.
	syl	Cleve:land
	pron	<1klEvl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1837-1908, U.S. Democratic politician; the 22nd and 24th president of the U.S. (1885-89; 1893-97).
clever	ety	C13 cliver (in the sense: quick to seize, adroit), of uncertain origin
clever	1.
	syl	clev+er
	pron	<1klev*>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying sharp intelligence or mental alertness.
clever	2.
	syl	clev+er
	pron	<1klev*>
	pos	adj.
	def	adroit or dexterous, esp. with the hands.
clever	3.
	syl	clev+er
	pron	<1klev*>
	pos	adj.
	def	smart in a superficial way.
clever	4.
	syl	clev+er
	pron	<1klev*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	sly; cunning.
clever	5.
	syl	clev+er
	pron	<1klev*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	predicative; used with a negative
	def	healthy; fit.
cleverish	sub
	head	clever
	syl	clev+er+ish
	pos	adj.
cleverly	sub
	head	clever
	syl	clev+er+ly
	pos	adv.
cleverness	sub
	head	clever
	syl	clev+er+ness
	pos	n.
clever-clever	0.
	syl	clev:er-clev:er
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	clever in a showy manner; artful; over-clever.
cleverdick	alt
	head	clever Dick
	or	clever Dick
	syl	clev:er+dick
	pron	<1klev*2dik>
	pos	n.
clever Dick	0.
	or	cleverdick
	syl	clev+er Dick
	pron	<1klev*2dik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person considered to have an unwarrantably high opinion of his own ability or knowledge.
clevis	ety	C16: related to #7cleave %1
clevis	0.
	syl	clev+is
	pron	<1klevis>
	pos	n.
	def	a coupling device for attaching a drawbar to a plough or similar implement.
clew	ety	Old English cliewen (vb.); related to Old High German kliu ball
clew	1.
	syl	clew
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball of thread, yarn, or twine.
clew	2.
	syl	clew
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of the lower corners of a square sail or the after lower corner of a fore-and-aft sail.
clew	3.
	syl	clew
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the rigging of a hammock.
clew	4.
	syl	clew
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare variant of {clue}.
clew	5.
	syl	clew
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coil or roll into a ball.
clew line	0.
	syl	clew line
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of several lines fastened to the clews of a square sail and used for furling it.
clew up	0.
	syl	clew up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to furl (a square sail) by gathering its clews up to the yard by means of clew lines.
clianthus	ety	C19: New Latin, probably from Greek klei-, kleos glory+ anthos flower
clianthus	0.
	syl	cli+an+thus
	pron	<kli1@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any Australian plant of the leguminous genus with ornamental clusters of slender scarlet flowers.
clich'e	ety	C19: from French, from clicher to stereotype; imitative of the sound made by the matrix when it is dropped into molten metal &- #!cli+ch*'e'd or #!cli+ch*'ed adj.
clich'e	1.
	syl	cli+ch*'e
	pron	<1klESA>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or expression that has lost much of its force through overexposure, as for example the phrase.
	exam	1	it's got to get worse before it gets better.
clich'e	2.
	syl	cli+ch*'e
	pron	<1klESA>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea, action, or habit that has become trite from overuse.
clich'e	3.
	syl	cli+ch*'e
	pron	<1klESA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing, chiefly Brit.
	def	a stereotype or electrotype plate.
Clichy	0.
	syl	Cli+chy
	pron	<klE1SE>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial suburb of NW Paris: residence of the Merovingian kings (7th century). Pop.: 47956 (1975). Official name: {Cli@.chy-la-Ga@.renne} kli#si la ga#!r$en).
click	ety	C17: of imitative origin
click	1.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	n.
	def	a short light often metallic sound.
click	2.a.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	n.
	def	the locking member of a rachet mechanism, such as a pawl or detent.
click	2.b.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of such a mechanism between successive locking positions.
click	3.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	any of various stop consonants, found in Khoisan and as borrowings in southern Bantu languages, that are produced by the suction of air into the mouth.
click	4.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a clicking sound.
	exam	1	to click one's heels.
click	5.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be a great success.
	exam	1	that idea really clicked.
click	6.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become suddenly clear.
	exam	1	it finally clicked when her name was mentioned.
click	7.
	syl	click
	pron	<klik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go or fit together with ease.
	exam	1	they clicked from their first meeting.
clicker	sub
	head	click
	syl	click+er
	pos	n.
click beetle	0.
	syl	click bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any beetles of the family having the ability to right themselves with a snapping movement when placed on their backs. Also called: {snapping beetle, skipjack}. See also {wireworm}.
clicker	1.
	syl	click+er
	pron	<1klik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that clicks.
clicker	2.
	syl	click+er
	pron	<1klik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a foreman in a shoe factory or printing works.
client	ety	C14: from Latin cli*_ens retainer, dependent; related to Latin cl*_in*_are to lean
client	1.
	syl	cli+ent
	pron	<1klI*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, company, etc., that seeks the advice of a professional man or woman.
client	2.
	syl	cli+ent
	pron	<1klI*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a customer.
client	3.
	syl	cli+ent
	pron	<1klI*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a person who is receiving aid from a welfare agency.
client	4.
	syl	cli+ent
	pron	<1klI*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person depending on another's patronage.
cliental	sub
	head	client
	syl	cli+en+tal
	pron	<klI1entL>
	pos	adj.
clientele	ety	C16: from Latin client*_ela, from cli*_ens #7client 
clientage	alt
	head	clientele
	or	clientele
	syl	cli+en+tage
	pron	<1klI*ntiJ>
	pos	n.
clientele	0.
	or	clientage
	syl	cli+en+tele
	pron	<2klEon1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	customers or clients collectively.
cliff	ety	Old English clif; related to Old Norse kleif, Middle Low German kl*_ef, Dutch klif; see #7cleave %2
cliff	0.
	syl	cliff
	pron	<klif>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep high rock face, esp. one that runs along the seashore and has the strata exposed.
cliffy	sub
	head	cliff
	syl	cliff:y
	pos	adj.
cliffhanger	1.a.
	syl	cliff+hang:er
	pron	<1klif2h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation of imminent disaster usually occurring at the end of each episode of a serialized film.
cliffhanger	1.b.
	syl	cliff+hang:er
	pron	<1klif2h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	the serialized film itself.
cliffhanger	2.
	syl	cliff+hang:er
	pron	<1klif2h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation that is dramatic or uncertain.
cliffhanging	sub
	head	cliffhanger
	syl	cliff+2hang:ing
	pos	adj.
cliff swallow	0.
	syl	cliff swal+low
	pos	n.
	def	an American swallow, that has a square-tipped tail and builds nests of mud on cliffs, walls, etc.
climacteric	ety	C16: from Latin cl*_imact*_ericus, from Greek klimakt*_eri?!kos, from klimakter, rung of a ladder from klimax ladder; see #7climax 
climacteric	1.
	syl	cli+mac+ter+ic
	pron	<klI1m@kt*rik>, <2klIm@k1terik>
	pos	n.
	def	a critical event or period.
climacteric	2.
	syl	cli+mac+ter+ic
	pron	<klI1m@kt*rik>, <2klIm@k1terik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {menopause}.
climacteric	3.
	syl	cli+mac+ter+ic
	pron	<klI1m@kt*rik>, <2klIm@k1terik>
	pos	n.
	def	the period in the life of a man corresponding to the menopause, chiefly characterized by diminished sexual activity. {~} {cli+mac+ter@.i+cal} (@!kla$Im@ak#!t$er$Ik%@l).
climacteric	4.
	syl	cli+mac+ter+ic
	pron	<klI1m@kt*rik>, <2klIm@k1terik>
	pos	n.
	def	involving a crucial event or period.
climacterically	sub
	head	climacteric
	syl	cli+mac+1ter:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
climactical	alt
	head	climactic
	or	climactic
	syl	cli+mac+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
climactic	0.
	or	climactical
	syl	cli+mac+tic
	pron	<klI1m@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, involving, or causing a climax.
climactically	sub
	head	climactic
	syl	cli+1mac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
climate	ety	C14: from Late Latin clima, from Greek klima inclination, region; related to Greek klinein to lean
climate	1.
	syl	cli+mate
	pron	<1klImit>
	pos	n.
	def	the long-term prevalent weather conditions of an area, determined by latitude, position relative to oceans or continents, altitude, etc.
climate	2.
	syl	cli+mate
	pron	<1klImit>
	pos	n.
	def	an area having a particular kind of climate.
climate	3.
	syl	cli+mate
	pron	<1klImit>
	pos	n.
	def	a prevailing trend or current of feeling.
	exam	1	the political climate.
climatic	sub
	head	climate
	syl	cli+mat+ic
	pron	<klI1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
climatical	sub
	head	climate
	or	climatal
	syl	cli+1mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
climatal	sub
	head	climate
	or	climatical
	syl	cli+mat+al
	pos	adj.
climatically	sub
	head	climate
	syl	cli+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
climatology	0.
	syl	cli+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2klIm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of climates.
climatologic	sub
	head	climatology
	or	climatological
	syl	cli+ma+to+log+ic
	pron	<2klIm*t*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
climatological	sub
	head	climatology
	or	climatologic
	syl	cli+ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
climatologically	sub
	head	climatology
	syl	cli+ma+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
climatologist	sub
	head	climatology
	syl	cli+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
climax	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek klimax ladder#e Usage. In formal English careful writers avoid the use of climax as a verb. The phrase reach a climax is preferred.
climax	1.
	syl	cli+max
	pron	<1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the most intense or highest point of an experience or of a series of events.
	exam	1	the party was the climax of the week.
climax	2.
	syl	cli+max
	pron	<1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a decisive moment in a dramatic or other work.
climax	3.
	syl	cli+max
	pron	<1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhetorical device by which a series of sentences, clauses, or phrases are arranged in order of increasing intensity.
climax	4.
	syl	cli+max
	pron	<1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the stage in the development of a community during which it remains stable under the prevailing environmental conditions.
climax	5.
	syl	cli+max
	pron	<1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sexual climax}. (esp. in referring to women) another word for {orgasm}.
climax	6.
	syl	cli+max
	pron	<1klIm@ks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reach or bring to a climax.
climb	ety	Old English climban; related to Old Norse klembra to squeeze, Old High German climban to clamber
climb	1.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to go up or ascend (stairs, a mountain, etc.).
climb	2.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to progress with difficulty.
	exam	1	to climb along a ledge.
climb	3.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to rise to a higher point or intensity.
	exam	1	the temperature climbed.
climb	4.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to incline or slope upwards.
	exam	1	the road began to climb.
climb	5.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to ascend in social position.
climb	6.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to grow upwards by twining, using tendrils or suckers, etc.
climb	7.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	Informal. foll. by into
	def	to put (on) or get (into).
climb	8.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be a climber or mountaineer.
climb	9.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act of climbing.
climb	10.
	syl	climb
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a place or thing to be climbed, esp. a route in mountaineering.
climbable	sub
	head	climb
	syl	climb+a:ble
	pos	adj.
climb down	1.
	syl	climb down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to descend.
climb down	2.
	syl	climb down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to retreat (from an opinion, position, etc.).
climb-down	infl
	head	climb down
	syl	climb-down.
	pos	n.
climb down	3.
	syl	climb down
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a retreat from an opinion, etc.
climber	1.
	syl	climb+er
	pron	<1klIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that climbs.
climber	2.
	syl	climb+er
	pron	<1klIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that lacks rigidity and grows upwards by twining, scrambling, or clinging with tendrils and suckers.
climber	3.
	syl	climb+er
	pron	<1klIm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {social climber}.
perch	alt
	head	climbing fish
	or	climbing fish
	syl	perch
	pos	n.
climbing fish	0.
	or	perch
	syl	climb+ing fish
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian labyrinth fish, that resembles a perch and can travel over land on its spiny gill covers and pectoral fins.
climbing frame	0.
	syl	climb+ing frame
	pos	n.
	def	a structure of wood or metal tubing used by children for climbing.
climbing irons	0.
	syl	climb+ing i:rons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	spiked steel frames worn on the feet to assist in climbing trees, ice-slopes, etc.
clime	ety	C16: from Late Latin clima; see #7climate 
clime	0.
	syl	clime
	pron	<klIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a region or its climate.
clinandrium	ety	C19: from New Latin, literally: bed for stamen, from Greek klin*_e couch+ an*_er man+-#7ium 
clinandria	infl
	head	clinandrium
	syl	cli+nan+dri:a
	pron	<-dri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clinandrium	0.
	syl	cli+nan+dri:um
	pron	<kli1n@ndri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cavity in the upper part of the column of an orchid flower that contains the anthers. Also called: {androclinium}.
clinch	ety	C16: variant of #7clench 
clinch	1.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure a driven nail, by bending the protruding point over.
clinch	2.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold together in such a manner.
	exam	1	to clinch the corners of the frame.
clinch	3.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to settle something, such as an argument, bargain, etc., in a definite way.
clinch	4.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to fasten by means of a clinch.
clinch	5.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in a clinch, as in boxing or wrestling.
clinch	6.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of clinching.
clinch	7.a.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	n.
	def	a nail with its point bent over.
clinch	7.b.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of such a nail, etc., that has been bent over.
clinch	8.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing, wrestling, etc.
	def	an act or an instance in which one or both competitors hold on to the other to avoid punches, regain wind, etc.
clinch	9.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a lovers' embrace.
clinch	10.
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a loop or eye formed in a line by seizing the end to the standing part.
clinch	xref
	syl	clinch
	pron	<klinC>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also (for senses 1, 2, 4, 7, 8, 10): {{clench}}.
clincher	1.
	syl	clinch+er
	pron	<1klinC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something decisive, such as fact, score, etc.
clincher	2.
	syl	clinch+er
	pron	<1klinC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that clinches.
cline	ety	C20: from Greek klinein to lean
cline	0.
	syl	cline
	pron	<klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous variation in form between members of a species having a wide variable geographical or ecological range.
clinal	sub
	head	cline
	syl	clin+al
	pos	adj.
clinally	sub
	head	cline
	syl	clin+al+ly
	pos	adv.
-cline	ety	back formation from -#7clinal 
-cline	0.
	syl	-cline
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a slope.
	exam	1	anticline.
-clinal	sub
	head	-cline
	syl	-cli:nal
cling	ety	Old English clingan; related to #7clench 
clings	infl
	head	cling
	syl	clings
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
clinging	infl
	head	cling
	syl	cling+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
clung	infl
	head	cling
	syl	clung.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
cling	1.
	syl	cling
	pron	<kliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to hold fast or adhere closely (to something), as by gripping or sticking.
cling	2.
	syl	cling
	pron	<kliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by together
	def	to remain in contact (with each other).
cling	3.
	syl	cling
	pron	<kliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or remain physically or emotionally close.
	exam	1	to cling to outmoded beliefs.
cling	4.
	syl	cling
	pron	<kliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Agriculture, chiefly U.S.
	def	the tendency of cotton fibres in a sample to stick to each other.
cling	5.
	syl	cling
	pron	<kliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	diarrhoea or scouring in animals.
cling	6.
	syl	cling
	pron	<kliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	short for {clingstone}.
clinger	sub
	head	cling
	syl	cling+er
	pos	n.
clingingly	sub
	head	cling
	syl	cling+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
clingy	sub
	head	cling
	syl	cling:y
	pos	adj.
clinginess	sub
	head	cling
	or	clingingness
	syl	cling:i+ness
	pos	n.
clingingness	sub
	head	cling
	or	clinginess
	syl	cling+ing+ness
	pos	n.
clingfish	infl
	or	clingfishes
	syl	cling+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clingfishes	infl
	head	clingfish
	or	clingfish
	syl	cling+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clingfish	0.
	syl	cling+fish
	pron	<1kliG2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any small marine teleost fish of the family having a flattened elongated body with a sucking disc beneath the head for clinging to rocks, etc.
clinging vine	0.
	syl	cling+ing vine
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a woman who displays excessive emotional dependence on a man.
clingstone	0.a.
	syl	cling+stone
	pron	<1kliG2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit, such as certain peaches, in which the flesh tends to adhere to the stone.
clingstone	0.b.
	syl	cling+stone
	pron	<1kliG2st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a clingstone peach.
	def	Compare {{freestone} (sense 2)}.
clinic	ety	C17: from Latin cl*_inicus one on a sickbed, from Greek, from klin*_e bed
clinic	1.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which outpatients are given medical treatment or advice, often connected to a hospital.
clinic	2.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar place staffed by physicians or surgeons specializing in one or more specific areas.
	exam	1	eye clinic.
clinic	3.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a private hospital or nursing home.
clinic	4.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	def	the teaching of medicine to students at the bedside.
clinic	5.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a place where medical lectures are given.
clinic	6.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a clinical lecture.
clinic	7.
	syl	clin+ic
	pron	<1klinik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a group or centre that offers advice or instruction.
	exam	1	a vocational clinic.
clinical	1.
	syl	clin:i+cal
	pron	<1klinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a clinic.
clinical	2.
	syl	clin:i+cal
	pron	<1klinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the bedside of a patient, the course of his disease, or the observation and treatment of patients directly.
	exam	1	a clinical lecture;
	exam	2	clinical medicine.
clinical	3.
	syl	clin:i+cal
	pron	<1klinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	scientifically detached; strictly objective.
	exam	1	a clinical attitude to life.
clinical	4.
	syl	clin:i+cal
	pron	<1klinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	plain, simple, and usually unattractive.
	exam	1	clinical furniture.
clinically	sub
	head	clinical
	syl	clin:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
clinicalness	sub
	head	clinical
	syl	clin:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
clinical thermometer	0.
	syl	clin:i+cal ther+mom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a finely calibrated thermometer for determining the temperature of the body, usually placed under the tongue or in the rectum.
clinician	0.
	syl	cli+ni+cian
	pron	<kli1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician, psychiatrist, etc., who specializes in clinical work as opposed to one engaged in laboratory or experimental studies.
clink	ety	C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch klinken; related to Old Low German chlanch, German Klang sound
clink	H1.1.
	syl	clink
	pron	<kliGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a light and sharply ringing sound.
clink	H1.2.
	syl	clink
	pron	<kliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to rhyme.
clink	H1.3.
	syl	clink
	pron	<kliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a light and sharply ringing sound.
clink	H1.4.
	syl	clink
	pron	<kliGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a rhyme.
clink	H1.5.
	syl	clink
	pron	<kliGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pointed steel tool used for breaking up the surface of a road before it is repaired.
clink	ety	C16: after Clink, name of a prison in Southwark, London
clink	H2.0.
	syl	clink
	pron	<kliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {prison}.
clinker	ety	C17: from Dutch klinker a type of brick, from obsolete klinckaerd, literally: something that clinks (referring to the sound produced when one was struck), from klinken to #7clink %1
clinker	1.
	syl	clink+er
	pron	<1kliGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ash and partially fused residues from a coal-fired furnace or fire.
clinker	2.
	syl	clink+er
	pron	<1kliGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clinker brick}. a hard brick used as a paving stone.
clinker	3.
	syl	clink+er
	pron	<1kliGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a partially vitrified brick or mass of brick.
clinker	4.
	syl	clink+er
	pron	<1kliGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a mistake or fault, esp. a wrong note in music.
clinker	5.
	syl	clink+er
	pron	<1kliGk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form clinker during burning.
clinker-built	ety	C18 clinker a nailing together, probably from #7clinch 
clincher-built	alt
	head	clinker-built
	or	clinker-built
	syl	clinch:er-built
	pos	adj.
clinker-built	0.
	or	clincher-built
	syl	clink:er-built
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a boat or ship
	def	having a hull constructed with each plank overlapping that below. Also called: {lapstrake}. Compare {carvel-built}.
clinkstone	0.
	syl	clink+stone
	pron	<1kliGk2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of phonolite that makes a metallic sound when struck.
clino-	ety	from New Latin, from Greek klinein to slant, lean
clinometer	0.
	syl	cli+nom+e:ter
	pron	<klI1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used in surveying for measuring an angle of inclination.
clinometric	sub
	head	clinometer
	or	clinometrical
	syl	cli+no+met+ric
	pron	<2klI?!n*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
clinometrical	sub
	head	clinometer
	or	clinometric
	syl	cli+no+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
clinometry	sub
	head	clinometer
	syl	cli+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
clinostat	0.
	syl	cli+no+stat
	pron	<1klIn*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for studying tropisms in plants, usually a rotating disc to which the plant is attached so that it receives an equal stimulus on all sides.
clinquant	ety	C16: from French, from clinquer to clink, from Dutch klinken, of imitative origin
clinquant	1.
	syl	clin+quant
	pron	<1kliGk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	glittering, esp. with tinsel. {~}
clinquant	2.
	syl	clin+quant
	pron	<1kliGk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tinsel or imitation gold leaf.
clintonia	ety	C19: named after De Witt C#7linton 
clintonia	0.
	syl	clin+to+ni:a
	pron	<klin1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate liliaceous plant of the genus having white, greenish-yellow, or purplish flowers, broad ribbed leaves, and blue berries.
Clio	ety	C19: from Latin, from Greek Klei*_o, from kleein to celebrate
Clio	0.
	syl	Cli:o
	pron	<1klI*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of history.
clip	ety	C12: from Old Norse klippa to cut; related to Low German klippen 
clips	infl
	head	clip
	syl	clips
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
clipping	infl
	head	clip
	syl	clip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
clipped	infl
	head	clip
	syl	clipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
clip	H1.1.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to cut, snip, or trim with or as if with scissors or shears, esp. in order to shorten or remove a part.
clip	H1.2.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to punch (a hole) in something, esp. a ticket.
clip	H1.3.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to curtail or cut short.
clip	H1.4.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to move a short section from (a film, etc.).
clip	H1.5.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shorten (a word).
clip	H1.6.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to trot or move rapidly, esp. over a long distance.
	exam	1	a horse clipping along the road.
clip	H1.7.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to strike with a sharp, often slanting, blow.
clip	H1.8.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to defraud or swindle, esp. by overcharging.
clip (someone's) wings	9.
	head	clip
	syl	clip (someone's) wings.
	def	to restrict (someone's) freedom.
clip	H1.10.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or process of clipping.
clip	H1.11.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	something clipped off.
clip	H1.12.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a short extract from a film, newspaper, etc.
clip	H1.13.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sharp, often slanting, blow.
clip	H1.14.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	speed.
	exam	1	a rapid clip.
clip	H1.15.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the total quantity of wool shorn, as in one place, season, etc.
clip	H1.16.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another word for {clipped form}.
clippable	sub
	head	clip
	syl	clip+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
clip	ety	Old English clyppan to embrace; related to Old Frisian kleppa, Lithuanian glebiu 
clip	H2.1.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small implements used to hold loose articles together or to attach one article to another.
clip	H2.2.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	def	an article of jewellery that can be clipped onto a dress, hat, etc.
clip	H2.3.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {paperclip} or {cartridge clip}.
clip	H2.4.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed flange on a horseshoe that secures it to the front part of the hoof.
clip	H2.5.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	an embrace or hug.
clips	infl
	head	clip
	syl	clips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clipping	infl
	head	clip
	syl	clip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clipped	infl
	head	clip
	syl	clipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clip	H2.6.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold together tightly, as with a clip.
clip	H2.7.
	syl	clip
	pron	<klip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to embrace.
clipboard	0.
	syl	clip+board
	pron	<1klip2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable writing board with a spring clip at the top for holding paper.
clip-clop	0.
	syl	clip-clop
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by a horse's hooves.
clip-fed	0.
	syl	clip-fed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an automatic firearm
	def	loaded from a cartridge clip.
clip joint	0.
	syl	clip joint
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a place, such as a nightclub or restaurant, in which customers are overcharged.
clipped form	0.
	syl	clipped form
	pos	n.
	def	a shortened form of a word, as for example for
clipper	1.
	syl	clip+per
	pron	<1klip*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fast sailing ship.
clipper	2.
	syl	clip+per
	pron	<1klip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that cuts or clips.
clipper	3.
	syl	clip+per
	pron	<1klip*>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a horse or sled, that moves quickly.
clipper	4.
	syl	clip+per
	pron	<1klip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	another word for {limiter}.
clips	alt
	head	clippers
	or	clippers
	syl	clips
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clippers	1.
	or	clips
	syl	clip+pers
	pron	<1klip*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a hand tool with two cutting blades for clipping fingernails, veneers, etc.
clippers	2.
	or	clips
	syl	clip+pers
	pron	<1klip*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a hairdresser's tool, operated either by hand or electrically, with one fixed and one reciprocating set of teeth for cutting short hair.
clippie	0.
	syl	clip+pie
	pron	<1klipi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a bus conductress.
clipping	1.
	syl	clip+ping
	pron	<1klipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something cut out or trimmed off, esp. an article from a newspaper; cutting.
clipping	2.
	syl	clip+ping
	pron	<1klipiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	fast.
	exam	1	a clipping pace.
clique	ety	C18: from French, perhaps from Old French: latch, from cliquer to click; suggestive of the necessity to exclude nonmembers &- #!cli+quey or #!cli+quy adj. ?- #!cli+quish adj.
clique	0.
	syl	clique
	pron	<klEk>, <klik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small, exclusive group of friends or associates.
cliquishly	sub
	head	clique
	syl	cli+quish+ly
	pos	adv.
cliquishness	sub
	head	clique
	syl	cli+quish+ness
	pos	n.
clishmaclaver	ety	C16: from clish-clash, reduplication of #7clash +#7claver 
clishmaclaver	0.
	syl	clish+ma+clav+er
	pron	<2kliSm*1klAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	idle talk; gossip.
Clisthenes	0.
	syl	Clis:the:nes
	pron	<1klIsT*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cleisthenes}.
clitellum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin cl*_itellae (plural) pack-saddle
clitella	infl
	head	clitellum
	syl	cli+tel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clitellum	0.
	syl	cli+tel+lum
	pron	<kli1tel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thickened saddle-like region of epidermis in earthworms and leeches whose secretions bind copulating worms together and later form a cocoon around the eggs.
clitic	ety	C20: back formation from #7enclitic and #7proclitic 
clitic	1.
	syl	clit+ic
	pron	<1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	incapable of being stressed, usually pronounced as if part of the word that follows or precedes it: for example, in French, and are clitic pronouns. See also {proclitic, enclitic}.
clitic	2.
	syl	clit+ic
	pron	<1klitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a clitic word.
clitoris	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek kleitoris; related to Greek kleiein to close
clitoris	0.
	syl	clit:o+ris
	pron	<1klit*ris>, <1klI->
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the female genitalia consisting of a small elongated highly sensitive erectile organ at the front of the vulva: homologous with the penis.
clitoral	sub
	head	clitoris
	syl	clit:o+ral
	pos	adj.
Robert	infl
	head	Clive
	syl	Rob:ert
	pos	n.
Clive	0.
	syl	Clive
	pron	<klIv>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Clive of Plassey. 1725-74, British general and statesman, whose victory at Plassey (1757) strengthened British control in India.
Cllr	0.
	syl	Cllr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Councillor.
cloaca	ety	C18: from Latin: sewer; related to Greek kluzein to wash out
cloacae	infl
	head	cloaca
	syl	clo:a+cae
	pron	<-kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cloaca	1.
	syl	clo:a+ca
	pron	<kl*u1Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity in the pelvic region of most vertebrates, except higher mammals, and certain invertebrates, into which the alimentary canal and the genital and urinary ducts open.
cloaca	2.
	syl	clo:a+ca
	pron	<kl*u1Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sewer.
cloacal	sub
	head	cloaca
	syl	clo:1a+cal
	pos	adj.
cloak	ety	C13: from Old French cloque, from Medieval Latin clocca cloak, bell; referring to the bell-like shape
cloak	1.
	syl	cloak
	pron	<kl*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a wraplike outer garment fastened at the throat and falling straight from the shoulders.
cloak	2.
	syl	cloak
	pron	<kl*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	something that covers or conceals.
cloak	3.
	syl	cloak
	pron	<kl*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a cloak.
cloak	4.
	syl	cloak
	pron	<kl*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hide or disguise.
cloak-and-dagger	0.
	syl	cloak-and-dag:ger
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	characteristic of or con?!cerned with intrigue and espionage.
cloakroom	1.
	syl	cloak+room
	pron	<1kl*uk2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which hats, coats, luggage, etc., may be temporarily deposited.
cloakroom	2.
	syl	cloak+room
	pron	<1kl*uk2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a euphemistic word for {lavatory}.
clobber	ety	C20: of unknown origin
clobber	H1.1.
	syl	clob+ber
	pron	<1klob*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to beat or batter.
clobber	H1.2.
	syl	clob+ber
	pron	<1klob*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to defeat utterly.
clobber	H1.3.
	syl	clob+ber
	pron	<1klob*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to criticize severely.
clobber	ety	C19: of unknown origin
clobber	H2.0.
	syl	clob+ber
	pron	<1klob*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	personal belongings, such as clothes and accessories.
clobber	ety	C19 (originally in the sense: to patch up): of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7clobber %2
clobber	H3.0.
	syl	clob+ber
	pron	<1klob*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to paint over existing decoration on (pottery, etc.).
cloche	ety	C19: from French bell, from Medieval Latin clocca 
cloche	1.
	syl	cloche
	pron	<kloS>
	pos	n.
	def	a bell-shaped cover used to protect young plants.
cloche	2.
	syl	cloche
	pron	<kloS>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's almost brimless close-fitting hat, typical of the 1920s and 1930s.
clock	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch clocke clock, from Medieval Latin clocca bell, ultimately of Celtic origin
clock	H1.1.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	a timepiece, usually free-standing, hanging, or built into a tower, having mechanically or electrically driven pointers that move constantly over a dial showing the numbers of the hours. Compare {{digital clock}, {watch} (sense 7)}.
clock	H1.2.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	any clocklike device for recording or measuring, such as a taximeter or pressure gauge.
clock	H1.3.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	the downy head of a dandelion that has gone to seed.
clock	H1.4.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical circuit which generates pulses at a predetermined rate and interval.
clock	H1.5.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {time clock}.
around	6.
	head	clock
	or	round the clock
	syl	around
	def	all day and all night.
clock	H1.7.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an informal word for {speedometer} or {mile?!ometer}.
clock	H1.8.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {face}.
clock	H1.9.a.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	under pressure, as to meet a deadline.
clock	H1.9.b.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain sports, such as show jumping
	def	timed by a stop clock.
	exam	1	the last round will be against the clock.
put the clock back	10.
	head	clock
	syl	put the clock back.
	def	to regress.
clock	H1.11.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. and Austral. slang.
	def	to strike, esp. on the face or head.
clock	H1.12.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record time as with a stopwatch, esp. in the calculation of speed.
clock	xref
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {atomic clock, biological clock}.
clocker	sub
	head	clock
	syl	clock+er
	pos	n.
clocklike	sub
	head	clock
	syl	clock+2like
	pos	adj.
clock	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch clocke, from Medieval Latin clocca bell
clock	H2.0.
	syl	clock
	pron	<klok>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental design either woven in or embroidered on the side of a stocking.
clock golf	0.
	syl	clock golf
	pos	n.
	def	a putting game played on a circular area on a lawn.
clockmaker	0.
	syl	clock+mak:er
	pron	<1klok2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or mends clocks, watches, etc.
out	alt
	head	clock off
	or	clock off
	syl	out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
clock off	0.
	or	out
	syl	clock off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart from work, esp. when it involves registering the time of departure on a card.
in	alt
	head	clock on
	or	clock on
	syl	in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
clock on	0.
	or	in
	syl	clock on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to arrive at work, esp. when it involves registering the time of arrival on a card.
clock up	0.
	syl	clock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record or register.
	exam	1	this car has clocked up 80000 miles.
clock-watcher	0.
	syl	clock-watch:er
	pos	n.
	def	an employee who checks the time in antici?!pation of a break or of the end of the working day.
clockwise	0.
	syl	clock+wise
	pron	<1klok2wIz>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in the direction that the hands of a clock rotate; from top to bottom towards the right when seen from the front.
clockwork	1.
	syl	clock+work
	pron	<1klok2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanism of a clock.
clockwork	2.
	syl	clock+work
	pron	<1klok2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar mechanism, as in a wind-up toy.
like clockwork	3.
	head	clockwork
	syl	like clockwork.
	def	with complete regularity and precision.
clod	ety	Old English clod- (occurring in compound words) lump; related to #7cloud 
clod	1.
	syl	clod
	pron	<klod>
	pos	n.
	def	a lump of earth or clay.
clod	2.
	syl	clod
	pron	<klod>
	pos	n.
	def	earth, esp. when heavy or in hard lumps.
clod	3.
	syl	clod
	pron	<klod>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clodpole, clod poll, clodpate}. a dull or stupid person.
clod	4.
	syl	clod
	pron	<klod>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of beef taken from the shoulder.
cloddy	sub
	head	clod
	syl	clod+dy
	pos	adj.
cloddish	sub
	head	clod
	syl	clod+dish
	pos	adj.
cloddishly	sub
	head	clod
	syl	clod+dish+ly
	pos	adv.
cloddishness	sub
	head	clod
	syl	clod+dish+ness
	pos	n.
clodhopper	1.
	syl	clod+hop+per
	pron	<1klod2hop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a clumsy person; lout.
clodhopper	2.
	syl	clod+hop+per
	pron	<1klod2hop*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large heavy shoe or boot. &- {#!clod+@!hop+ping}
clog	ety	C14 (in the sense: block of wood): of unknown origin
clogs	infl
	head	clog
	syl	clogs
	pos	vb.
clogging	infl
	head	clog
	syl	clog+ging
	pos	vb.
clogged	infl
	head	clog
	syl	clogged.
	pos	vb.
clog	1.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obstruct or become obstructed with thick or sticky matter.
clog	2.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encumber; hinder; impede.
clog	3.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten a clog or impediment to (an animal, such as a horse).
clog	4.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adhere or stick in a mass.
clog	5.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Slang. in soccer
	def	to foul (an opponent).
clog	6.a.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various wooden or wooden-soled shoes.
clog	6.b.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	clog dance.
clog	7.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy block, esp. of wood, fastened to the leg of a person or animal to impede motion.
clog	8.
	syl	clog
	pron	<klog>
	pos	n.
	def	something that impedes motion or action; hindrance.
cloggy	sub
	head	clog
	syl	clog+gy
	pos	adj.
clogginess	sub
	head	clog
	syl	clog+gi+ness
	pos	n.
cloisonn'e	ety	C19: from French, from cloisonner to divide into compartments, from cloison partition, ultimately from Latin claudere to #7close 
cloisonn'e	1.a.
	syl	cloi+son+n*'e
	pron	<klwa:1zonA>, French <klwazc1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a design made by filling in with coloured enamel an outline of flattened wire put on edge.
cloisonn'e	1.b.
	syl	cloi+son+n*'e
	pron	<klwa:1zonA>, French <klwazc1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	the method of doing this.
cloisonn'e	2.
	syl	cloi+son+n*'e
	pron	<klwa:1zonA>, French <klwazc1nA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or made by cloisonn*'e.
cloister	ety	C13: from Old French cloistre, from Medieval Latin claustrum monastic cell, from Latin: bolt, barrier, from claudere to close; influenced in form by Old French cloison partition
cloister	1.
	syl	clois+ter
	pron	<1klcist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered walk, usually around a quadrangle in a religious institution, having an open arcade or colonnade on the inside and a wall on the outside.
cloister	2.
	syl	clois+ter
	pron	<1klcist*>
	pos	n.
	mod	some?!times; pl.
	def	a place of religious seclusion, such as a monastery.
cloister	3.
	syl	clois+ter
	pron	<1klcist*>
	pos	n.
	def	life in a monastery or convent.
cloister	4.
	syl	clois+ter
	pron	<1klcist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine or seclude in or as if in a monastery.
cloister-like	sub
	head	cloister
	syl	clois:ter-2like
	pos	adj.
cloistered	1.
	syl	clois+tered
	pron	<1klcist*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	secluded or shut up from the world.
cloistered	2.
	syl	clois+tered
	pron	<1klcist*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in a monastery or nunnery.
cloistered	3.
	syl	clois+tered
	pron	<1klcist*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building, courtyard, etc.
	def	having or provided with a cloister.
claustral	alt
	head	cloistral
	or	cloistral
	syl	claus+tral
	pos	adj.
cloistral	0.
	or	claustral
	syl	clois+tral
	pron	<1klcistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or characteristic of a cloister.
clomb	0.
	syl	clomb
	pron	<kl*um>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {climb}.
clomp	0.
	syl	clomp
	pron	<klomp>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a less common word for {{clump} (senses 2, 7)}.
clone	ety	C20: from Greek kl*_on twig, shoot; related to klan to break
clone	1.
	syl	clone
	pron	<kl*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a group of organisms or cells of the same genetic constitution that are descended from a common ancestor by asexual reproduction, as by cuttings, grafting, etc., in plants. {~}
clone	2.
	syl	clone
	pron	<kl*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	to produce or cause to produce a clone.
clonal	sub
	head	clone
	syl	clon+al
	pos	adj.
clonally	sub
	head	clone
	syl	clon+al+ly
	pos	adv.
clonk	1.
	syl	clonk
	pron	<kloGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a loud dull thud.
clonk	2.
	syl	clonk
	pron	<kloGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit. {~}
clonk	3.
	syl	clonk
	pron	<kloGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a loud thudding sound.
clonus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek klonos turmoil
clonus	0.
	syl	clo+nus
	pron	<1kl*un*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of convulsion characterized by rapid contraction and relaxation of a muscle.
clonic	sub
	head	clonus
	syl	clon+ic
	pron	<1klonik>
	pos	adj.
clonicity	sub
	head	clonus
	syl	clo+nic+i:ty
	pron	<klo1nisiti>
	pos	n.
clop	ety	C20: of imitative origin
clops	infl
	head	clop
	syl	clops
	pos	vb.
clopping	infl
	head	clop
	syl	clop+ping
	pos	vb.
clopped	infl
	head	clop
	syl	clopped.
	pos	vb.
clop	1.
	syl	clop
	pron	<klop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or move along with a sound as of a horse's hooves striking the ground.
clop	2.
	syl	clop
	pron	<klop>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound of this nature.
close	ety	C13: from Old French clos close, enclosed, from Latin clausus shut up, from claudere to close
close	1.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or be put in such a position as to cover an opening; shut.
	exam	1	the door closed behind him.
close	2.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bar, obstruct, or fill up (an entrance, a hole, etc.).
	exam	1	to close a road.
close	3.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring the parts or edges of (a wound, etc.) together or (of a wound, etc.) to be brought together.
	exam	1	to close ranks.
close	4.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on, over, etc.
	def	to take hold.
	exam	1	his hand closed over the money.
close	5.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or be brought to an end; terminate.
close	6.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of agreements, deals, etc.
	def	to complete or be completed successfully.
close	7.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cease or cause to cease to render service.
	exam	1	the shop closed at six.
close	8.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	to have a value at the end of a day's trading, as specified.
	exam	1	steels closed two points down.
close	9.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to complete an electrical circuit.
close	10.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to pass near.
close	11.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to enclose or shut in.
close	12.a.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to die.
close	12.b.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to ignore.
close	13.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	near in space or time; in prox?!imity.
close	14.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the parts near together; dense.
	exam	1	a close formation.
close	15.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	down or near to the surface; short.
	exam	1	a close hair-cut.
close	16.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	near in relationship.
	exam	1	a close relative.
close	17.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	intimate or confidential.
	exam	1	a close friend.
close	18.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost equal or even.
	exam	1	a close contest.
close	19.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	not deviating or varying greatly from a model or standard.
	exam	1	a close resemblance;
	exam	2	a close translation.
close	20.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	careful, strict, or searching.
	exam	1	a close study.
close	21.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a style of play in football, hockey, etc.
	def	characterized by short passes.
close	22.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	confined or enclosed.
close	23.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	shut or shut tight.
close	24.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	oppressive, heavy, or airless.
	exam	1	a close atmosphere.
close	25.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	strictly guarded.
	exam	1	a close prisoner.
close	26.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	neat or tight in fit.
	exam	1	a close cap.
close	27.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	secretive or reticent.
close	28.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	miserly; not generous, esp. with money.
close	29.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of money or credit
	def	hard to obtain; scarce.
close	30.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricted as to public admission or membership.
close	31.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden or secluded.
close	32.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {closed}. restricted or prohibited as to the type of game or fish able to be taken.
close	33.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {closed}. denoting a vowel pronounced with the lips relatively close together.
close to the wind	34.
	head	close
	syl	close to the wind.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	sailing as nearly as possible towards the direction from which the wind is blowing.
close	35.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adv.
	def	closely; tightly.
close	36.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	adv.
	def	near or in proximity.
close	37.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of closing.
close	38.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the end or conclusion.
	exam	1	the close of the day.
close	39.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of joining or meeting.
close	40.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	private property, usually enclosed by a fence, hedge, or wall.
close	41.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a courtyard or quadrangle enclosed by buildings or an entry leading to such a courtyard.
close	42.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. (cap. when part of a street name
	def	a small quiet residential road.
	exam	1	Hillside Close.
close	43.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a field.
close	44.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the precincts of a cathedral or similar building.
close	45.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {cadence}. A perfect cadence is called a {full close}, an imperfect one a {half close}.
close	46.
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or rare.
	def	an encounter in battle; grapple.
close	xref
	syl	close
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {close down, close in, close out, close-up, close with}.
closely	sub
	head	close
	syl	close+ly
	pron	<1kl*usli>
	pos	adv.
closeness	sub
	head	close
	syl	close+ness
	pron	<1kl*usnis>
	pos	n.
closer	sub
	head	close
	syl	clos+er
	pron	<1kl*uz*>
	pos	n.
close call	0.
	syl	close call
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another expression for {close shave}.
close company	0.
	syl	close com+pa+ny
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a company under the control of its directors or less than five independant participants. Also: {closed company}.
closed	1.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	blocked against entry; shut.
closed	2.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricted; exclusive.
closed	3.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not open to question or debate.
closed	4.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hunting season, etc.
	def	close.
closed	5.a.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a curve or surface
	def	completely enclosing an area or volume.
closed	5.b.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a set
	def	having members that can be produced by a specific operation on other members of the same set.
	exam	1	the integers are a closed set under multiplication.
closed	6.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {checked}.
closed	6.a.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a syllable that ends in a consonant.
closed	6.b.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{close} (sense 33)}.
closed	7.
	syl	closed
	pron	<kl*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not open to public entry or membership.
	exam	1	a closed society.
closed book	1.
	syl	closed book
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something deemed unknown or incapable of being understood.
closed book	2.
	syl	closed book
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a matter that has been finally concluded and admits of no further consideration.
closed chain	0.
	syl	closed chain
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {{ring%1} (sense 18)}.
closed circuit	0.
	syl	closed cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a complete electrical circuit through which current can flow when a voltage is applied. Compare {open circuit}.
closed-circuit television	0.
	syl	closed-cir:cuit tel:e+vi+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a television system in which signals are transmitted from the television camera to the receivers by cables or telephone links forming a closed circuit, as used in shops, hospitals, etc.
closed corporation	0.
	syl	closed cor+por:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a corporation the stock of which is owned by a small number of persons and is rarely traded on the open market. Also: {close corporation}.
closed game	0.
	syl	closed game
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a relatively complex game involving closed ranks and files and permitting only nontactical positional manoeuvring. Compare {open game}.
close down	1.
	syl	close down
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cease or cause to cease operations.
	exam	1	the shop closed down.
close-down	infl
	head	close down
	syl	close-down
	pron	<1kl*uz?!2daun>
	pos	n.
close down	2.
	syl	close down
	pron	<1kl*uz?!2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a closure or stoppage of operations, esp. in a factory.
close down	3.
	syl	close down
	pron	<1kl*uz?!2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. radio, television.
	def	the end of a period of broadcasting, esp. late at night.
closed primary	0.
	syl	closed pri+ma+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	a primary in which only members of a particular party may vote. Compare {open primary}.
closed scholarship	0.
	syl	closed schol+ar+ship
	pos	n.
	def	a scholarship for which only certain people, such as those from a particular school or with a particular surname, are eligible.
closed sentence	0.
	syl	closed sen+tence
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a formula that contains no free occurrence of any variable. Compare {open sentence}.
closed shop	0.
	syl	closed shop
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial establishment in which there exists a contract between a trade union and the employer permitting the employment of the union's members only. Compare {{open shop} (sense 1)}, {union shop}.
close-fisted	0.
	syl	close-fist:ed
	pron	<2kl*us1fistid>
	pos	adj.
	def	very careful with money; mean.
close-fistedness	sub
	head	close-fisted
	syl	close-1fist:ed+ness
	pos	n.
close-grained	0.
	syl	close-grained
	pron	<2kl*us1grAnd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood
	def	dense or compact in texture.
close harmony	0.
	syl	close har+mo+ny
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of singing in which all the parts except the bass lie close together and are confined to the compass of a tenth.
close-hauled	0.
	syl	close-hauled
	pron	<2kl*us1hc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	with the sails flat, so as to sail as close to the wind as possible.
close in	1.
	syl	close in
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of days
	def	to become shorter with the approach of winter.
close in	2.
	syl	close in
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to advance (on) so as to encircle or surround.
close-knit	0.
	syl	close-knit
	pron	<2kl*us1nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely united, esp. by social ties.
close-mouthed	alt
	head	close-lipped
	or	close-lipped
	syl	close-mouthed
	pron	<2kl*us1mauDd>, <-1mauTt>
	pos	adj.
close-lipped	0.
	or	close-mouthed
	syl	close-lipped
	pron	<2kl*us1lipt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not talking or revealing much.
close out	0.
	syl	close out
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to terminate (a client's or other account) on which the margin is inadequate or exhausted, usually by sale of securities to realize cash.
close quarters	1.
	syl	close quar+ters
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a narrow cramped space or position.
close quarters	2.a.
	syl	close quar+ters
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	engaged in hand-to-hand combat.
close quarters	2.b.
	syl	close quar+ters
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	in close proximity; very near together.
closed season	alt
	head	close season
	or	close season
	syl	closed sea+son
	pos	n.
close season	0.
	or	closed season
	syl	close sea+son
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of the year when it is prohibited to kill certain game or fish.
close shave	0.
	syl	close shave
	pron	<kl*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a narrow escape.
close-stool	0.
	syl	close-stool
	pron	<1kl*us> <2stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden stool containing a covered chamber pot.
closet	ety	C14: from Old French, from clos enclosure; see #7close 
closet	1.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cupboard or recess.
closet	2.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small private room.
closet	3.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {water closet}.
closet	4.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	private or secret.
closet	5.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	suited or appropriate for use in private.
	exam	1	closet meditations.
closet	6.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	based on or devoted to theory; speculative.
	exam	1	a closet strategist.
closet	7.
	syl	clos+et
	pron	<1klozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut up or confine in a small private room, esp. for conference or meditation.
closet drama	0.a.
	syl	clos+et dra+ma
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	drama suitable for reading rather than performing.
closet drama	0.b.
	syl	clos+et dra+ma
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a play of this kind.
closet queen	0.
	syl	clos+et queen
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man who is homosexual but does not admit the fact.
close-up	1.
	syl	close-up
	pron	<1kl*us2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph taken at close range.
close-up	2.
	syl	close-up
	pron	<1kl*us2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed or intimate view or examination.
	exam	1	a close-up of modern society.
close up	infl
	head	close-up
	syl	close up
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	adv.
close-up	3.
	syl	close-up
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shut entirely.
close-up	4.
	syl	close-up
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw together.
	exam	1	the ranks closed up.
close-up	5.
	syl	close-up
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wounds
	def	to heal completely.
close-up	6.
	syl	close-up
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in filming
	def	to move close to the subject of the action.
close with	0.
	syl	close with
	pron	<kl*uz>
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in battle with (an enemy).
closing time	0.
	syl	clos+ing time
	pron	<1kl*uziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which pubs must legally stop selling alcoholic drinks.
clostridium	ety	C20: from New Latin, literally: small spindle, from Greek kl*_ost*_er spindle, from kl*_othein to spin; see -#7idium 
clostridiums	infl
	head	clostridium
	or	clostridiia
	syl	clos+trid+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clostridiia	infl
	head	clostridium
	or	clostridiums
	syl	clos+trid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clostridium	0.
	syl	clos+trid+i:um
	pron	<klo1stridi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any anaerobic typically rod-shaped bacterium of the genus occurring in soil and the intestines of man and animals: family The genus includes the species causing botulism and tetanus.
clostridial	sub
	head	clostridium
	or	clostridian
	syl	clos+1trid+i:al
	pos	adj.
clostridian	sub
	head	clostridium
	or	clostridial
	syl	clos+1trid+i:an
	pos	adj.
closure	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin claus*_ura bar, from Latin claudere to close
closure	1.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of closing or the state of being closed.
closure	2.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an end or conclusion.
closure	3.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that closes or shuts, such as a cap or seal for a container.
closure	4.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a deliberative body
	def	a procedure by which debate may be halted and an immediate vote taken. See also {cloture, guillotine, gag rule}.
closure	5.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the vertical distance between the crest of an anticline and the lowest contour that surrounds it.
closure	6.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the obstruction of the breath stream at some point along the vocal tract, such as the complete occlusion preliminary to the articu?!lation of a stop.
closure	7.
	syl	clo+sure
	pron	<1kl*uZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in a deliberative body
	def	to end (debate) by closure.
clot	ety	Old English clott, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch klotte block, lump
clot	1.
	syl	clot
	pron	<klot>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft thick lump or mass.
	exam	1	a clot of blood.
clot	2.
	syl	clot
	pron	<klot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
clots	infl
	head	clot
	syl	clots
	pos	vb.
clotting	infl
	head	clot
	syl	clot+ting
	pos	vb.
clotted	infl
	head	clot
	syl	clot+ted.
	pos	vb.
clot	3.
	syl	clot
	pron	<klot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form into a soft thick lump or lumps.
cloth	ety	Old English cl*_ath; related to Old Frisian kl*_eth, Middle High German kleit cloth, clothing
cloths	infl
	head	cloth
	syl	cloths
	pron	<kloTs>, <kloDz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cloth	1.a.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric formed by weaving, felting or knitting wool, cotton, etc.
cloth	1.b.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cloth bag.
cloth	2.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of such fabric used for a particular purpose, as for a dishcloth.
cloth	3.a.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	the clothes worn by a clergyman.
cloth	3.b.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	the clergy.
cloth	4.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	clothing.
cloth	5.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of the panels of a sail.
cloth	6.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a piece of coloured fabric, used on the stage as scenery.
cloth	7.
	syl	cloth
	pron	<kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	West African.
	def	a garment in a traditional non-European style.
clothbound	0.
	syl	cloth+bound
	pron	<1kloT2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	bound in stiff boards covered in cloth.
cloth cap	1.
	syl	cloth cap
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	Also called: {flat cap}. a flat woollen cap with a stiff peak.
cloth cap	2.a.
	syl	cloth cap
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a symbol of working-class ethos or origin.
cloth cap	2.b.
	syl	cloth cap
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cloth-cap attitudes.
clothe	ety	Old English cl*_athian, from cl*_ath #7cloth ; related to Old Norse kl@atha 
clothes	infl
	head	clothe
	syl	clothes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clothing	infl
	head	clothe
	syl	cloth+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clothed	infl
	head	clothe
	or	clad
	syl	clothed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clad	infl
	head	clothe
	or	clothed
	syl	clad.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
clothe	1.
	syl	clothe
	pron	<kl*uD>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress or attire (a person).
clothe	2.
	syl	clothe
	pron	<kl*uD>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with clothing or covering.
clothe	3.
	syl	clothe
	pron	<kl*uD>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal or disguise.
clothe	4.
	syl	clothe
	pron	<kl*uD>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow or invest.
cloth-eared	0.
	syl	cloth-eared
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deaf or insensitive.
clothes	ety	Old English cl*_athas, plural of cl*_ath #7cloth 
clothes	1.a.
	syl	clothes
	pron	<kl*uDz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	articles of dress.
clothes	1.b.
	syl	clothes
	pron	<kl*uDz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	clothes brush.
clothes	2.
	syl	clothes
	pron	<kl*uDz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {bedclothes}.
clotheshorse	1.
	syl	clothes+horse
	pron	<1kl*uDz2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame on which to hang laundry for drying or airing.
clotheshorse	2.
	syl	clothes+horse
	pron	<1kl*uDz2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dandy.
clothesline	0.
	syl	clothes+line
	pron	<1kl*uDz2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of rope, cord, or wire on which clean washing is hung to dry or air.
clothes moth	0.
	syl	clothes moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tineid moths, esp. the larvae of which feed on wool or fur.
clothes peg	0.
	syl	clothes peg
	pos	n.
	def	a small wooden or plastic clip for attaching washing to a clothesline.
clothes-press	0.
	syl	clothes-press
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture for storing clothes, usually containing wide drawers and a cabinet.
clothier	0.
	syl	clo+thi+er
	pron	<1kl*uDi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes, sells, or deals in clothes or cloth.
clothing	1.
	syl	cloth+ing
	pron	<1kl*uDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	garments collectively.
clothing	2.
	syl	cloth+ing
	pron	<1kl*uDiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that covers or clothes.
Clotho	ety	Latin, from Greek Kl*_otho, one who spins, from kl*_othein to spin
Clotho	0.
	syl	Clo:tho
	pron	<1kl*uT*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Fates, spinner of the thread of life.
cloth of gold	0.
	syl	cloth of gold
	pos	n.
	def	cloth woven from silk threads interspersed with gold.
clotted cream	0.
	syl	clot+ted cream
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a thick cream made from scalded milk, esp. in SW England. Also called: {Devonshire cream}.
cloture	ety	C19: from French cl*^oture, from Old French #7closure 
cloture	1.
	syl	clo+ture
	pron	<1kl*uC*>
	pos	n.
	def	closure in the U.S. Senate.
cloture	2.
	syl	clo+ture
	pron	<1kl*uC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to end (debate) in the U.S. Senate by cloture.
cloud	ety	C13 (in the sense: a mass of vapour): from Old English cl*_ud rock, hill; probably related to #7clod 
cloud	1.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of water or ice particles visible in the sky, usually white or grey, from which rain or snow falls when the particles coagulate. See also {cirrus, cumulonimbus, cumulus, stratus}.
cloud	2.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	any collection of particles visible in the air, esp. of smoke or dust.
cloud	3.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of insects or other small animals in flight.
cloud	4.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	something that darkens, threatens, or carries gloom.
cloud	5.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	a cloudlike blemish in a trans?!parent stone.
in the clouds	6.
	head	cloud
	syl	in the clouds.
	def	not in contact with reality.
cloud	7.a.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	under reproach or suspicion.
cloud	7.b.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of gloom or bad temper.
on cloud nine	8.
	head	cloud
	syl	on cloud nine.
	qual	Informal.
	def	elated; very happy.
cloud	9.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over or up
	def	to make or become cloudy, overcast, or indistinct.
cloud	10.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make obscure; darken.
cloud	11.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become gloomy or de?!pressed.
cloud	12.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place under or render liable to suspicion or disgrace.
cloud	13.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render (liquids) milky or dull or (of liquids) to become milky or dull.
cloud	14.
	syl	cloud
	pron	<klaud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or render mottled or variegated.
cloudless	sub
	head	cloud
	syl	cloud+less
	pos	adj.
cloudlessly	sub
	head	cloud
	syl	cloud+less+ly
	pos	adv.
cloudlessness	sub
	head	cloud
	syl	cloud+less+ness
	pos	n.
cloudlike	sub
	head	cloud
	syl	cloud+2like
	pos	adj.
cloudberries	infl
	head	cloudberry
	syl	cloud+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cloudberry	0.
	syl	cloud+ber:ry
	pron	<1klaudb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping Eurasian herbaceous rosaceous plant, with white flowers and orange berry-like fruits (drupelets).
cloudburst	0.
	syl	cloud+burst
	pron	<1klaud2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy downpour.
cloud chamber	0.
	syl	cloud cham+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an apparatus for detecting high-energy particles by observing their tracks through a chamber containing a supersaturated vapour. Each particle ionizes molecules along its path and small droplets condense on them to produce a visible track. Also called: {Wilson cloud chamber}.
cloudland	alt
	head	cloud-cuckoo-land
	or	cloud-cuckoo-land
	syl	cloud+land
	pron	<1klaud2l@nd>
	pos	n.
cloud-cuckoo-land	0.
	or	cloudland
	syl	cloud-cuck:oo-land
	pron	<1klaud2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a realm of fantasy, dreams, or impractical notions.
cloudlet	0.
	syl	cloud+let
	pron	<1klaudlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cloud.
cloud rack	0.
	syl	cloud rack
	pos	n.
	def	a group of moving clouds.
cloudscape	1.
	syl	cloud+scape
	pron	<1klaudskAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a picturesque formation of clouds.
cloudscape	2.
	syl	cloud+scape
	pron	<1klaudskAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture or photograph of such a formation.
cloudier	infl
	head	cloudy
	syl	cloud:i+er
	pos	adj.
cloudiest	infl
	head	cloudy
	syl	cloud:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cloudy	1.
	syl	cloud:y
	pron	<1klaudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with cloud or clouds.
cloudy	2.
	syl	cloud:y
	pron	<1klaudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a cloud or clouds.
cloudy	3.
	syl	cloud:y
	pron	<1klaudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	streaked or mottled like a cloud.
cloudy	4.
	syl	cloud:y
	pron	<1klaudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	opaque or muddy.
cloudy	5.
	syl	cloud:y
	pron	<1klaudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscure or unclear.
cloudy	6.
	syl	cloud:y
	pron	<1klaudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	troubled by gloom or depression.
	exam	1	his face had a cloudy expression.
cloudily	sub
	head	cloudy
	syl	cloud:i+ly
	pos	adv.
cloudiness	sub
	head	cloudy
	syl	cloud:i+ness
	pos	n.
Francois	infl
	head	Clouet
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr*~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Clouet	0.
	syl	Clou:et
	pron	French <klu1e>
	pos	n.
	def	??1515-72, and his father, {Jean} (#f*~a), ??1485-??1540, French portrait painters.
clough	0.
	syl	clough
	pos	kl^f; n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a gorge or narrow ravine.
Arthur Hugh	infl
	head	Clough
	syl	Ar:thur Hugh.
	pos	kl^f; n.
Clough	0.
	syl	Clough
	pos	kl^f; n.
	def	1819-61, English poet.
clout	ety	Old English cl*_ut piece of metal or cloth, cl*_utian to patch (C14: to strike with the hand); related to Dutch kluit a lump, and to #7clod 
clout	1.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blow with the hand or a hard object.
clout	2.a.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the target used in long-distance shooting.
clout	2.b.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the centre of this target.
clout	2.c.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that hits the centre.
clout	3.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clout nail}. a short, flat-headed nail used esp. for attaching sheet metal to wood.
clout	4.a.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth.
	exam	1	a dish clout.
clout	4.b.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment.
clout	5.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give a hard blow to, esp. with the hand.
clout	6.
	syl	clout
	pron	<klaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to patch with a piece of cloth or leather.
clouter	sub
	head	clout
	syl	clout+er
	pos	n.
clove	ety	C14: from Old French clou de girofle, literally: nail of clove, clou from Latin cl*_avus nail+ girofle clove tree
clove	H1.1.
	syl	clove
	pron	<kl*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical evergreen myrtaceous tree, native to the East Indies but cultivated elsewhere, esp. Zanzibar.
clove	H1.2.
	syl	clove
	pron	<kl*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried unopened flower buds of this tree, used as a pungent fragrant spice.
clove	ety	Old English clufu bulb; related to Old High German klovolouh garlic; see #7cleave %1
clove	H2.0.
	syl	clove
	pron	<kl*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small bulbs that arise from the axils of the scales of a large bulb.
clove	H3.0.
	syl	clove
	pron	<kl*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {cleave%1}.
clove hitch	0.
	syl	clove hitch
	pos	n.
	def	a knot or hitch used for securing a rope to a spar, post, or larger rope.
cloven	1.
	syl	clo+ven
	pron	<1kl*uvN>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {cleave%1}.
cloven	2.
	syl	clo+ven
	pron	<1kl*uvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	split; cleft; divided.
cloven hoofoot	alt
	head	cloven hoof
	or	cloven hoof
	syl	clo+ven hoofoot
	pos	n.
cloven hoof	1.
	or	cloven hoofoot
	syl	clo+ven hoof
	pos	n.
	def	the divided hoof of a pig, goat, cow, deer, or related animal, which consists of the two middle digits of the foot.
cloven hoof	2.
	or	cloven hoofoot
	syl	clo+ven hoof
	pos	n.
	def	the mark or symbol of Satan.
cloven-hoofed	sub
	head	cloven hoof
	or	cloven-footed
	syl	clo:ven-1hoofed
	pos	adj.
cloven-footed	sub
	head	cloven hoof
	or	cloven-hoofed
	syl	clo:ven-1foot:ed
	pos	adj.
clove pink	0.
	syl	clove pink
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{carnation} (sense 1)}.
clover	ety	Old English cl*_afre; related to Old High German kl*_eo, Middle Low German kl*_ever, Dutch kl*_aver 
clover	1.
	syl	clo+ver
	pron	<1kl*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the papilionaceous genus having trifoliate leaves and dense flower heads. Many species, such as red clover, white clover, and alsike, are grown as forage plants.
clover	2.
	syl	clo+ver
	pron	<1kl*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants.
sweet clover	3.
	head	clover
	syl	sweet clover.
	def	another name for {melilot}.
pin clover	4.
	head	clover
	syl	pin clover.
	def	another name for {alfilaria}.
in clover	5.
	head	clover
	syl	in clover.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a state of ease or luxury.
cloverleaves	infl
	head	cloverleaf
	syl	clo:ver+leaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cloverleaf	1.
	syl	clo:ver+leaf
	pron	<1kl*uv*2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of connecting roads, resembling a four-leaf clover in form, that joins two intersecting main roads.
cloverleaf	2.
	syl	clo:ver+leaf
	pron	<1kl*uv*2lEf>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	in the shape or pattern of a leaf of clover.
cloverleaf aerial	0.
	syl	clo:ver+leaf aer+i:al
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aerial, having three or four similar coplanar loops arranged symmetrically around an axis, to which in-phase signals are fed.
Clovis I	0.
	syl	Clo:vis I
	pron	<1kl*uvis>
	pos	n.
	def	German name ??466-511 #7a.d., king of the Franks (481-511), who extended the Merovingian kingdom to include most of Gaul and SW Germany.
clovis point	0.
	syl	clo+vis point
	pron	<1kl*uvis>
	pos	n.
	def	a concave-based flint projectile dating from the 10th millennium #7b.c., found throughout most of Central and North America.
clown	ety	C16: perhaps of Low German origin; compare Frisian kl*"onne, Icelandic klunni clumsy fellow
clown	1.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	n.
	def	a comic entertainer, usually grotesquely costumed and made up, appearing in the circus.
clown	2.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	n.
	def	any per?!former who elicits an amused response.
clown	3.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who plays jokes or tricks.
clown	4.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts in a comic or buffoon-like manner.
clown	5.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse clumsy rude person; boor.
clown	6.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a countryman or rustic.
clown	7.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform as a clown.
clown	8.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play jokes or tricks.
clown	9.
	syl	clown
	pron	<klaun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act foolishly.
clownery	sub
	head	clown
	syl	clown+er:y
	pos	n.
clownish	sub
	head	clown
	syl	clown+ish
	pos	adj.
clownishly	sub
	head	clown
	syl	clown+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
clownishness	sub
	head	clown
	syl	clown+ish+ness
	pos	n.
cloy	ety	C14 (originally: to nail, hence, to obstruct): from earlier acloyen, from Old French encloer, from Medieval Latin inclav*_are, from Latin cl*_av*_are to nail, from cl*_avus a nail
cloy	0.
	syl	cloy
	pron	<klci>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make weary or cause weariness through an excess of something initially pleasurable or sweet.
cloyedness	sub
	head	cloy
	syl	cloy+ed+ness
	pron	<1klciidnis>
	pos	n.
cloyingly	sub
	head	cloy
	syl	cloy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
cloyingness	sub
	head	cloy
	syl	cloy+ing+ness
	pos	n.
club	ety	C13: from Old Norse klubba, related to Middle High German klumpe group of trees, #7clump, Old English clympre lump of metal
club	1.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a stout stick, usually with one end thicker than the other, esp. one used as a weapon.
club	2.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a stick or bat used to strike the ball in various sports, esp. golf. See {golf club}.
club	3.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	short for {Indian club}.
club	4.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a group or association of people with common aims or interests.
	exam	1	a wine club.
club	5.a.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	the room, building, or facilities used by such a group.
club	5.b.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	clubhouse.
club	6.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a building in which elected, fee-paying members go to meet, dine, read, etc.
club	7.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a commercial establishment providing drinks, food, etc. See also {nightclub}.
club	8.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an organization, esp. in a shop, set up as a means of saving.
club	9.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {friendly society}.
club	10.a.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	the black trefoil symbol on a playing card.
club	10.b.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a card with one or more of these symbols or the suit of cards so marked.
club	11.a.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	a spar used for extending the clew of a gaff topsail beyond the peak of the gaff.
club	11.b.
	syl	club
	pos	kl^b; n.
	def	short for {{club foot} (sense 3)}.
in the club	12.
	head	club
	syl	in the club.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	pregnant.
on the club	13.
	head	club
	syl	on the club.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	away from work due to sickness, esp. when receiving sickness benefit.
clubs	infl
	head	club
	syl	clubs
	pos	vb.
clubbing	infl
	head	club
	syl	club+bing
	pos	vb.
clubbed	infl
	head	club
	syl	clubbed.
	pos	vb.
club	14.
	syl	club
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat with or as if with a club.
club	15.
	syl	club
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by together
	def	to gather or become gathered into a group.
club	16.
	syl	club
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by together
	def	to unite or combine (resources, efforts, etc.) for a common purpose.
club	17.
	syl	club
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use (a rifle or similar firearm) as a weapon by holding the barrel and hitting with the butt.
club	18.
	syl	club
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to drift in a current, reducing speed by dragging anchor.
clubber	sub
	head	club
	syl	club+ber
	pos	n.
clubable	alt
	head	clubbable
	or	clubbable
	syl	club+a:ble
	pron	<1kl^b*bL>
	pos	adj.
clubbable	0.
	or	clubable
	syl	club+ba:ble
	pron	<1kl^b*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	suitable to be a member of a club; sociable.
clubbability	sub
	head	clubbable
	or	clubability
	syl	club+ba:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
clubability	sub
	head	clubbable
	or	clubbability
	syl	club+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
clubbier	infl
	head	clubby
	syl	club+bi+er
	pos	adj.
clubbiest	infl
	head	clubby
	syl	club+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
clubby	1.
	syl	club+by
	pron	<1kl^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sociable, esp. effusively so.
clubby	2.
	syl	club+by
	pron	<1kl^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	exclusive or cliquish.
clubbily	sub
	head	clubby
	syl	club+bi+ly
	pos	adv.
club foot	1.
	syl	club foot
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital deformity of the foot, esp. one in which the foot is twisted so that most of the weight rests on the heel. Technical name: {talipes}.
club foot	2.
	syl	club foot
	pos	n.
	def	a foot so deformed.
club foot	3.
	syl	club foot
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a boom attached to the foot of a jib.
club-footed	sub
	head	club foot
	syl	club-1foot:ed
	pos	adj.
club hand	1.
	syl	club hand
	pos	n.
	def	a deformity of the hand, analogous to club foot.
club hand	2.
	syl	club hand
	pos	n.
	def	a hand so deformed.
club-handed	sub
	head	club hand
	syl	club-1hand:ed
	pos	adj.
clubhaul	0.
	syl	club+haul
	pron	<1kl^b2hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to force (a sailing vessel) onto a new tack, esp. in an emergency, by fastening a lee anchor to the lee quarter, dropping the anchor as the vessel comes about, and hauling in the anchor cable to swing the stern to windward.
clubhouse	0.
	syl	club+house
	pron	<1kl^b2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	the premises of a sports or other club, esp. a golf club.
clubland	0.
	syl	club+land
	pron	<1klubl*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the area of London around St. James's, which contains most of the famous London clubs.
clubwoman	alt
	head	clubman
	or	clubman
	syl	club+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
clubmen	infl
	head	clubman
	or	clubwomen
	syl	club+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clubwomen	infl
	head	clubman
	or	clubmen
	syl	club+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clubman	0.
	or	clubwoman
	syl	club+man
	pron	<1kl^bm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is an enthusiastic member of a club or clubs.
club moss	0.
	syl	club moss
	pos	n.
	def	any mosslike pteridophyte plant of the order having erect or creeping stems covered with tiny overlapping leaves.
club root	0.
	syl	club root
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cabbages and related plants, caused by the fungus in which the roots become thickened and distorted.
club sandwich	0.
	syl	club sand+wich
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a sandwich consisting of three or more slices of toast or bread with a filling.
cluck	ety	C17: of imitative origin
cluck	1.
	syl	cluck
	pos	kl^k; n.
	def	the low clicking sound made by a hen or any similar sound.
cluck	2.
	syl	cluck
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a hen
	def	to make a clicking sound.
cluck	3.
	syl	cluck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call or express (a feeling) by making a similar sound.
clucky	0.
	syl	cluck:y
	pron	<1kl^ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	pregnant.
clue	ety	C15: variant of #7clew 
clue	1.
	syl	clue
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	def	something that helps to solve a problem or unravel a mystery.
clue	2.a.
	syl	clue
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	def	to be completely baffled.
clue	2.b.
	syl	clue
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n.
	def	to be completely ignorant or incompetent.
clues	infl
	head	clue
	syl	clues
	pos	vb.
cluing	infl
	head	clue
	syl	clu+ing
	pos	vb.
clued	infl
	head	clue
	syl	clued.
	pos	vb.
clue	3.
	syl	clue
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or up
	def	to provide with helpful information.
clue	4.
	syl	clue
	pron	<klu:>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {clew}.
clueless	0.
	syl	clue+less
	pron	<1klu:lis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	helpless; stupid.
Cluj	0.
	syl	Cluj
	pron	<kluS>, <klu:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW Rumania, on the Some*,sul-Mic River: former capital of Transylvania. Pop.: 218703 (1974 est.). German name: {Klausenburg}. Hungarian name: {Kolozsv*'ar}.
clumber spaniel	ety	C19: named after Clumber, stately home of the Dukes of Newcastle
clumber spaniel	0.
	syl	clum+ber span+iel
	pron	<1kl^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of thickset spaniel with longish silky hair. Often shortened to {clumber}.
clump	ety	Old English clympe; related to Middle Dutch klampe heap of hay, Middle Low German klampe #7clamp, Swedish klimp small lump
clump	1.
	syl	clump
	pos	kl^mp; n.
	def	a cluster, as of trees or plants.
clump	2.
	syl	clump
	pos	kl^mp; n.
	def	a dull heavy tread or any similar sound.
clump	3.
	syl	clump
	pos	kl^mp; n.
	def	an irregular mass.
	exam	1	a clump of hair or earth.
clump	4.
	syl	clump
	pos	kl^mp; n.
	def	an inactive mass of microorganisms, esp. a mass of bacteria produced as a result of agglutination.
clump	5.
	syl	clump
	pos	kl^mp; n.
	def	an extra sole on a shoe.
clump	6.
	syl	clump
	pos	kl^mp; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a blow.
clump	7.
	syl	clump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or tread heavily.
clump	8.
	syl	clump
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather or be gathered into clumps, clusters, clots, etc.
clump	9.
	syl	clump
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (bacteria, blood cells, etc.) to collect together or (of bacteria, etc.) to collect together. See also {{agglutination} (sense 3)}.
clump	10.
	syl	clump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to punch (someone).
clumpy	sub
	head	clump
	syl	clump:y
	pos	adj.
clumpish	sub
	head	clump
	or	clumplike
	syl	clump+ish
	pos	adj.
clumplike	sub
	head	clump
	or	clumpish
	syl	clump+2like
	pos	adj.
clumsy	ety	C16 (in obsolete sense: benumbed with cold; hence, awkward): perhaps from C13 dialect clumse to benumb, probably from Scandinavian; compare Swedish dialect klumsig numb
clumsier	infl
	head	clumsy
	syl	clum+si+er
	pos	adj.
clumsiest	infl
	head	clumsy
	syl	clum+si+est.
	pos	adj.
clumsy	1.
	syl	clum+sy
	pron	<1kl^mzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in skill or physical coordination.
clumsy	2.
	syl	clum+sy
	pron	<1kl^mzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	awkwardly constructed or contrived.
clumsily	sub
	head	clumsy
	syl	clum+si+ly
	pos	adv.
clumsiness	sub
	head	clumsy
	syl	clum+si+ness
	pos	n.
clung	0.
	syl	clung
	pron	<kl^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {cling}.
clunk	ety	C19: of imitative origin
clunk	1.
	syl	clunk
	pron	<kl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow or the sound of a blow.
clunk	2.
	syl	clunk
	pron	<kl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull metallic sound.
clunk	3.
	syl	clunk
	pron	<kl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull or stupid person.
clunk	4.a.
	syl	clunk
	pron	<kl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the gurgling sound of a liquid.
clunk	4.b.
	syl	clunk
	pron	<kl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a cork being removed from a bottle.
clunk	5.
	syl	clunk
	pron	<kl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make such a sound.
Cluny	0.
	syl	Clu+ny
	pron	<1klu:ni>, French <kly1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central France: reformed Benedictine order founded here in 910; important religious and cultural centre in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 4268 (1968).
Cluniac	sub
	head	Cluny
	syl	Clu+ni+ac
	pos	adj.
Cluny lace	0.
	syl	Clu+ny lace
	pos	n.
	def	a strong heavy silk and cotton bobbin lace made at Cluny or elsewhere.
clupeid	ety	C19: from New Latin Clupeidae, from Latin clupea small river fish
clupeid	1.
	syl	clu+pe:id
	pron	<1klu:piid>
	pos	n.
	def	any widely distributed soft-finned teleost fish of the family typically having oily flesh, and including the herrings, sardines, shad, etc.
clupeid	2.
	syl	clu+pe:id
	pron	<1klu:piid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
clupeoid	ety	C19: from Latin clupea small fish+-#7oid 
clupeoid	1.
	syl	clu+pe:oid
	pron	<1klu:pi2cid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the (or a large order of soft-finned fishes, including the herrings, salmon, and tarpon.
clupeoid	2.
	syl	clu+pe:oid
	pron	<1klu:pi2cid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the order
cluster	ety	Old English clyster; related to Low German Kluster; see #7clod, clot 
cluster	1.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of things growing, fastened, or occurring close together.
cluster	2.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of persons or things grouped together.
cluster	3.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a metal insignia worn on a medal ribbon to indicate a second award or a higher class of a decoration or order.
cluster	4.a.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of bombs dropped in one stick, esp. fragmentation and incendiary bombs.
cluster	4.b.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic unit of mines used in laying a minefield.
cluster	5.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	an aggregation of stars or galaxies moving together through space.
cluster	6.
	syl	clus+ter
	pron	<1kl^st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather or be gathered in clusters.
clustered	sub
	head	cluster
	syl	clus+tered
	pos	adj.
clusteringly	sub
	head	cluster
	syl	clus+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
clustery	sub
	head	cluster
	syl	clus+ter:y
	pos	adj.
cluster fly	0.
	syl	clus+ter fly
	pos	n.
	def	a dipterous fly, that tends to gather in large numbers in attics in the autumn: family The larvae are parasitic in earthworms.
clutch	ety	Old English clyccan; related to Old Frisian kletsie spear, Swedish klyka clasp, fork
clutch	H1.1.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize with or as if with hands or claws.
clutch	H1.2.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grasp or hold firmly.
clutch	H1.3.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to attempt to get hold or possession (of).
clutch	H1.4.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that enables two revolving shafts to be joined or disconnected as required, esp. one that transmits the drive from the engine to the gearbox in a vehicle.
clutch	H1.5.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for holding fast.
clutch	H1.6.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a firm grasp.
clutch	H1.7.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand, claw, or talon in the act of clutching.
	exam	1	in the clutches of a bear.
clutch	H1.8.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	power or control.
	exam	1	in the clutches of the Mafia.
clutch	H1.9.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clutch bag}. a handbag without handles.
clutch	ety	C17 (Northern English dialect) cletch, from Old Norse klekja to hatch
clutch	H2.1.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a hatch of eggs laid by a particular bird or laid in a single nest.
clutch	H2.2.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a brood of chickens.
clutch	H2.3.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a group, bunch, or cluster.
clutch	H2.4.
	syl	clutch
	pron	<kl^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hatch (chickens).
clutter	ety	C15 clotter, from clotteren to #7clot 
clutter	1.
	syl	clut+ter
	pron	<1kl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to strew or amass (objects) in a disorderly manner.
clutter	2.
	syl	clut+ter
	pron	<1kl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about in a bustling manner.
clutter	3.
	syl	clut+ter
	pron	<1kl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to chatter or babble.
clutter	4.
	syl	clut+ter
	pron	<1kl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disordered heap or mass of objects.
clutter	5.
	syl	clut+ter
	pron	<1kl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of disorder.
clutter	6.
	syl	clut+ter
	pron	<1kl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	unwanted echoes that confuse the observation of signals on a radar screen.
Clwyd	0.
	syl	Clw+yd
	pron	<1klu:id>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in NE Wales, formed in 1974 from Flintshire, most of Denbighshire, and part of Merionethshire: generally hilly or mountainous. Administrative centre: Mold. Pop.: 376000 (1976 est.). Area: 2425 sq. km (936 sq. miles).
Firth of	1.
	head	Clyde
	syl	Firth of.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic in SW Scotland. Length: 103 km (64 miles).
Clyde	2.
	syl	Clyde
	pron	<klId>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Scotland, rising in SE Strathclyde and flowing northwest to the Firth of Clyde: extensive shipyards. Length: 170 km (106 miles).
Clydebank	0.
	syl	Clyde+bank
	pron	<1klId2b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Scotland, in Strathclyde region on the River Clyde: shipyards. Pop.: 48296 (1971).
Clydesdale	0.
	syl	Clydes+dale
	pron	<1klIdz2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy powerful breed of carthorse, originally from Scotland.
clype	ety	C15: from Old English clipian, cleopian; see #7clepe 
clype	0.
	syl	clype
	pron	<klIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to tell tales; be an informer.
clypeus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin clipeus round shield
clypei	infl
	head	clypeus
	syl	clyp:e:i
	pron	<1klipi2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
clypeus	0.
	syl	clyp+e:us
	pron	<1klipi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a cuticular plate on the head of some insects between the labrum and the frons.
clypeal	sub
	head	clypeus
	syl	clyp+e:al
	pos	adj.
clypeate	sub
	head	clypeus
	syl	clyp+e:ate
	pron	<1klipi2At>
	pos	adj.
clyster	ety	C14: from Greek klust*_er, from kluzein to rinse
clyster	0.
	syl	clys+ter
	pron	<1klist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a former name for {enema}.
Clytaemnestra	alt
	head	Clytemnestra
	or	Clytemnestra
	syl	Cly:taem:nes:tra
	pron	<2klItim1nestr*>
	pos	n.
Clytemnestra	0.
	or	Clytaemnestra
	syl	Cly:tem:nes:tra
	pron	<2klItim1nestr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Agamemnon, whom she killed on his return from the Trojan War.
cm	alt
	or	cm
	syl	cm.
cm	0.
	or	cm
	syl	cm
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	centimetre.
Cm	0.
	syl	Cm
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	curium.
cm	0.
	syl	c.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	court-martial.
Cmdr	0.
	syl	Cmdr.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Commander.
CMF	0.
	syl	C.M.F.
	qual	Austral. abbrev. for
	def	Citizen Military Forces.
CMG	0.
	syl	C.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Companion of St. Michael and St. George (a Brit. title).
cml	0.
	syl	cml.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	commercial.
cn	infl
	head	CN
	or	cn
	syl	c/n
cn	infl
	head	CN
	or	cn
	syl	c.n.
CN	0.
	syl	C/N
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	credit note.
CNAA	0.
	syl	CNAA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	the Council for National Academic Awards: a degree-awarding body separate from the universities.
CND	0.
	syl	C.N.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Campaign for Nuclear Dis?!armament.
cnidarian	ety	C20: from New Latin Cnidaria, from Greek knid*_e nettle
cnidarian	1.
	syl	cni+dar+i:an
	pron	<nI1de*ri*n>, <knI->
	pos	n.
	def	any coelenterate of the subphylum which includes all coelenterates except the ctenophores.
cnidarian	2.
	syl	cni+dar+i:an
	pron	<nI1de*ri*n>, <knI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cnidoblast	ety	C19: from New Latin cnida, from Greek knid*_e nettle+-#7blast 
cnidoblast	0.
	syl	cnid:o+blast
	pron	<1nId*u2bla:st>, <1knI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of the cells of a coelenterate that contain nematocysts.
Cnidus	0.
	syl	Cni+dus
	pron	<1nId*s>, <1knI->
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city in SW Asia Minor: famous for its school of medicine.
Cnossus	0.
	syl	Cnos+sus
	pron	<1nos*s>, <1knos->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Knossos}.
CNS	alt
	or	CNS
	syl	C.N.S.
CNS	0.
	or	CNS
	syl	CNS
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	central nervous system.
Cnut	0.
	syl	Cnut
	pron	<k*1nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Canute}.
Co	0.
	syl	Co
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	cobalt.
CO	0.
	syl	CO
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Colombia.
co	alt
	head	Co
	or	Co
	syl	co.
Co	1.
	or	co
	syl	Co.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	esp. in names of business organiza?!tions
	def	Company.
and co	2.
	head	Co
	syl	and co.
	pron	<k*u>
	qual	abbrev. for:; Informal.
	def	and the rest of them.
	exam	1	Harold and co.
Co	0.
	syl	Co.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	County.
CO	1.
	syl	C.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Commanding Officer.
CO	2.
	syl	C.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	conscientious objector.
co-	ety	from Latin, reduced form of #7com -
co-	1.
	syl	co-
	pos	prefix.
	def	together; joint or jointly; mutual or mutually.
	exam	1	coproduction.
co-	2.
	syl	co-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating partnership or equality.
	exam	1	costar;
	exam	2	copilot.
co-	3.
	syl	co-
	pos	prefix.
	def	to the same or a similar degree.
	exam	1	coextend.
co-	4.
	syl	co-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in mathematics and astronomy
	def	of the complement of an angle.
	exam	1	cosecant;
	exam	2	codeclination.
co	1.
	syl	c/o
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	care of.
co	2.
	syl	c/o
	qual	abbrev. for:; Book-keeping.
	def	carried over.
coacervate	ety	C17: from Latin coacerv*_are to heap up, from acervus a heap
coacervate	0.
	syl	co+ac+er+vate
	pron	<k*u1@s*vit>, <-2vAt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two liquid phases that may separate from a hydrophilic sol, each containing a different concentration of a dispersed solid.
coacervation	sub
	head	coacervate
	syl	co+2ac+er+1va+tion
	pos	n.
coach	ety	C16: from French coche, from Hungarian kocsi szek*'er wagon of Kocs, village in Hungary where coaches were first made; in the sense: to teach, probably from the idea that the instructor carried his pupils &- #!coach+er n.
coach	1.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle for several passengers, used for transport over long distances, sightseeing, etc.
coach	2.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a large four-wheeled enclosed carriage, usually horse-drawn.
coach	3.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway carriage carrying passengers.
coach	4.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a trainer or instructor.
	exam	1	a drama coach.
coach	5.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a tutor who prepares students for examinations.
coach	6.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tame bullock used as a decoy to attract wild cattle. {~}
coach	7.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	to give tuition or instruction to (a pupil).
coach	8.
	syl	coach
	pron	<k*uC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport in a bus or coach.
coach box	0.
	syl	coach box
	pos	n.
	def	the seat of a coachman on a horse-drawn carriage.
coach-built	0.
	syl	coach-built
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vehicle
	def	having specially built body?!work. &- {#!coach-@!build@.er}
coach dog	0.
	syl	coach dog
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {dalmatian}.
coach house	1.
	syl	coach house
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which a coach is kept.
coach house	2.
	syl	coach house
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coaching house, coaching inn}. an inn along a coaching route at which horses were changed.
coachmen	infl
	head	coachman
	syl	coach+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coachman	1.
	syl	coach+man
	pron	<1k*uCm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the driver of a coach or carriage.
coachman	2.
	syl	coach+man
	pron	<1k*uCm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing fly with white wings and a brown hackle.
coach screw	0.
	syl	coach screw
	pos	n.
	def	a large screw with a square head used in timber work in buildings, etc.
coachwood	0.
	syl	coach+wood
	pron	<1k*uC2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian tree, yielding light aromatic wood used for furniture, turnery, etc.
coachwork	1.
	syl	coach+work
	pron	<1k*uC2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the design and manufacture of car bodies.
coachwork	2.
	syl	coach+work
	pron	<1k*uC2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of a car.
coaction	ety	C17: #7co -+#7action 
coaction	H1.1.
	syl	co+ac+tion
	pron	<k*u1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any relationship between organisms within a community.
coaction	H1.2.
	syl	co+ac+tion
	pron	<k*u1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	joint action.
coactive	sub
	head	coaction
	syl	co+1ac+tive
	pos	adj.
coactively	sub
	head	coaction
	syl	co+1ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
coactivity	sub
	head	coaction
	syl	co+ac+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
coaction	ety	C14: from Late Latin co*_acti*_o, from Latin c*_ogere to constrain, compel
coaction	H2.0.
	syl	co+ac+tion
	pron	<k*u1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a force or compulsion, either to compel or restrain.
coadjutant	1.
	syl	co+ad+ju+tant
	pron	<k*u1@J*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cooperating.
coadjutant	2.
	syl	co+ad+ju+tant
	pron	<k*u1@J*t*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a helper.
coadjutor	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin co- together+ adj*_utor helper, from adj*_ut*_are to assist, from juv*_are to help
coadjutor	1.
	syl	co+ad+ju+tor
	pron	<k*u1@Jut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bishop appointed as assistant to a diocesan bishop.
coadjutor	2.
	syl	co+ad+ju+tor
	pron	<k*u1@Jut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an assistant.
coadjutress	sub
	head	coadjutor
	or	coadjutrix
	syl	co+1ad+ju+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
coadjutrix	sub
	head	coadjutor
	or	coadjutress
	syl	co+1ad+ju+trix
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
coadunate	ety	C19: from Late Latin coad*_un*_are to join together, from Latin ad*_un*_are to join to, from *_unus one
coadunate	0.
	syl	co+ad:u+nate
	pron	<k*u1@djunit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another word for {{connate} (sense 3)}.
coadunation	sub
	head	coadunate
	syl	co+2ad:u+1na+tion
	pos	n.
coadunative	sub
	head	coadunate
	syl	co+1ad:u+2na+tive
	pos	adj.
coagulator	alt
	head	coagulant
	or	coagulant
	syl	co+ag:u+la+tor
	pron	<k*u1@gju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
coagulant	0.
	or	coagulator
	syl	co+ag:u+lant
	pron	<k*u1@gjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that aids or produces coagulation.
coagulase	0.
	syl	co+ag:u+lase
	pron	<k*u1@gju2lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme that causes coagulation of blood.
coagulate	ety	C16: from Latin co*_agul*_are to make (a liquid) curdle, from co*_agulum rennet, from c*_ogere to drive together
coagulate	1.
	syl	co+ag:u+late
	pron	<k*u1@gju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a fluid, such as blood) to change into a soft semisolid mass or (of such a fluid) to change into such a mass; clot; curdle.
coagulate	2.
	syl	co+ag:u+late
	pron	<k*u1@gju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to separate or cause to separate into distinct constituent phases.
coagulate	3.
	syl	co+ag:u+late
	pron	<k*u1@gjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid or semisolid substance produced by coagulation.
coagulable	sub
	head	coagulate
	syl	co+1ag:u+la:ble
	pos	adj.
coagulability	sub
	head	coagulate
	syl	co+2ag:u+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
coagulation	sub
	head	coagulate
	syl	co+2ag:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
coagulative	sub
	head	coagulate
	syl	co+ag:u+la+tive
	pron	<k*u1@gjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
coagulum	ety	C17: from Latin: curdling agent; see #7coagulate 
coagula	infl
	head	coagulum
	syl	co+ag:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coagulum	0.
	syl	co+ag:u+lum
	pron	<k*u1@gjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any coagulated mass; clot; curd.
Coahuila	0.
	syl	Co:a+hui+la
	pron	Spanish <2koa1wila>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N Mexico: mainly plateau, crossed by several mountain ranges that contain rich mineral resources. Capital: Saltillo. Pop.: 1114956 (1970). Area: 151571 sq. km (59112 sq. miles).
coal	ety	Old English col; related to Old Norse kol, Old High German kolo, Old Irish g*_ual 
coal	1.a.
	syl	coal
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact black or dark-brown carbonaceous rock consisting of layers of partially decomposed vegetation deposited in the Carboniferous period: a fuel and a source of coke, coal gas, and coal tar. See also {anthracite, bituminous coal, lignite, peat}.
coal	1.b.
	syl	coal
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	coal cellar;
	exam	2	coal merchant;
	exam	3	coal mine;
	exam	4	coal dust.
coal	2.
	syl	coal
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more lumps of coal.
coal	3.
	syl	coal
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {charcoal}.
coals to Newcastle	4.
	head	coal
	syl	coals to Newcastle.
	def	something supplied where it already exists.
coal	5.
	syl	coal
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take in, provide with, or turn into coal.
coaly	sub
	head	coal
	syl	coal:y
	pos	adj.
coaler	1.
	syl	coal+er
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship, train, etc., used to carry or supply coal.
coaler	2.
	syl	coal+er
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells or supplies coal.
coalesce	ety	C16: from Latin coal*_escere from #7co - + al*_escere to increase, from alere to nourish
coalesce	0.
	syl	co:a+lesce
	pron	<2k*u*1les>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to unite or come together in one body or mass; merge; fuse; blend.
coalescence	sub
	head	coalesce
	syl	co:a+1les+cence
	pos	n.
coalescent	sub
	head	coalesce
	syl	co:a+1les+cent
	pos	adj.
coalface	0.
	syl	coal+face
	pron	<1k*ul2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the exposed seam of coal in a mine.
coalfield	0.
	syl	coal+field
	pron	<1k*ul2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an area rich in deposits of coal.
coalfish	infl
	or	coalfishes
	syl	coal+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coalfishes	infl
	head	coalfish
	or	coalfish
	syl	coal+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coalfish	0.
	syl	coal+fish
	pron	<1k*ul2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-coloured gadoid food fish, occurring in northern seas. Also called (Brit.): {saithe, coley}.
coal gas	0.
	syl	coal gas
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of gases produced by the distillation of bituminous coal and used for heating and lighting: consists mainly of hydrogen, methane, and carbon monoxide.
coal heaver	0.
	syl	coal heav+er
	pos	n.
	def	a workman who moves coal.
coal hole	0.
	syl	coal hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a small coal cellar.
coalition	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin coaliti*_o, from Latin coal*_escere to #7coalesce 
coalition	1.a.
	syl	co:a+li+tion
	pron	<2k*u*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alliance or union between groups, factions, or parties, esp. for some temporary and specific reason.
coalition	1.b.
	syl	co:a+li+tion
	pron	<2k*u*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a coalition government.
coalition	2.
	syl	co:a+li+tion
	pron	<2k*u*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fusion or merging into one body or mass.
coalitional	sub
	head	coalition
	syl	co:a+1li+tion+al
	pos	adj.
coalitionist	sub
	head	coalition
	or	coalitioner
	syl	co:a+1li+tion+ist
	pos	n.
coalitioner	sub
	head	coalition
	or	coalitionist
	syl	co:a+1li+tion+er
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Coal Measures
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Coal Measures	0.
	syl	Coal Meas+ures
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of coal-bearing rocks formed in the upper Carboniferous period; the uppermost series of the Carboniferous system.
coal oil	1.
	syl	coal oil
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	petroleum or a refined product from petroleum, esp. kerosene.
coal oil	2.
	syl	coal oil
	pos	n.
	def	a crude oil produced, together with coal gas, during the distillation of bituminous coal.
Coalport	0.
	syl	Coal+port
	pron	<1k*ul2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Antiques.
	def	a white translucent bone china having richly coloured moulded patterns, made in the 19th century at Coalport near Shrewsbury.
coal pot	0.
	syl	coal pot
	pos	n.
	def	a cooking device using charcoal, consisting of a raised iron bowl and a central grid.
Coal Sack	0.
	syl	Coal Sack
	pos	n.
	def	a dark nebula in the Milky Way close to the Southern Cross.
coal scuttle	0.
	syl	coal scut+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic metal container for coal.
coal tar	0.
	syl	coal tar
	pos	n.
	def	a black tar, produced by the distillation of bituminous coal, that can be further distilled to yield benzene, toluene, xylene, anthracene, phenol, etc.
coal-tar pitch	0.
	syl	coal-tar pitch
	pos	n.
	def	a residue left by the distillation of coal tar: a mixture of hydrocarbons and finely divided carbon used as a binder for fuel briquettes, road surfaces, and carbon electrodes.
coal tit	0.
	syl	coal tit
	pos	n.
	def	a small European songbird, having a black head with a white patch on the nape: family (tits).
coaming	ety	C17: of unknown origin
coaming	0.
	syl	coam+ing
	pron	<1k*umiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised frame around the cockpit or hatchway of a vessel for keeping out water.
coaptation	ety	C16: from Late Latin coapt*_ati*_o a meticulous joining together, from Latin co- together+ apt*_are to fit
coaptation	0.
	syl	co+ap+ta+tion
	pron	<2k*u@p1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the joining or reuniting of two surfaces, esp. the ends of a broken bone or the edges of a wound.
coarctate	ety	C15: from Latin coarct*_are, to press together, from artus tight
coarctate	1.
	syl	co+arc+tate
	pron	<k*u1a:ktAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pupa
	def	enclosed in a hard barrel-shaped case (puparium), as in the housefly.
coarctate	2.
	syl	co+arc+tate
	pron	<k*u1a:ktAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	crowded or pressed together; constricted.
coarctation	sub
	head	coarctate
	syl	co+arc+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
coarse	ety	C14: of unknown origin
coarse	1.
	syl	coarse
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough in texture, structure, etc.; not fine.
	exam	1	coarse sand.
coarse	2.
	syl	coarse
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking refinement or taste; indelicate; vulgar.
	exam	1	coarse jokes.
coarse	3.
	syl	coarse
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of inferior quality; not pure or choice.
coarse	4.
	syl	coarse
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a metal
	def	not refined.
coarse	5.
	syl	coarse
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a screw
	def	having widely spaced threads.
coarsely	sub
	head	coarse
	syl	coarse+ly
	pos	adv.
coarseness	sub
	head	coarse
	syl	coarse+ness
	pos	n.
coarse fish	0.
	syl	coarse fish
	pos	n.
	def	a freshwater fish that is not a member of the salmon family. Compare {game fish}.
coarse fishing	sub
	head	coarse fish
	syl	coarse fish+ing
	pos	n.
coarsen	0.
	syl	coars+en
	pron	<1kc:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become coarse.
coast	ety	C13: from Old French coste coast, slope, from Latin costa side, rib &- #!coast+al adj. &- #!coast+al+ly adv.
coast	1.a.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the line or zone where the land meets the sea or some other large expanse of water.
coast	1.b.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; coastland.
	def	Related adj.: {littoral}.
coast	2.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the seaside.
coast	3.a.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a slope down which a sledge may slide.
coast	3.b.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sliding down a slope.
coast	4.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	borderland or frontier.
the coast is clear	5.
	head	coast
	syl	the coast is clear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the obstacles or dangers are gone.
coast	6.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move by momentum or force of gravity.
coast	7.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to proceed without great effort.
	exam	1	to coast to victory.
coast	8.
	syl	coast
	pron	<k*ust>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sail along (a coast).
coaster	1.
	syl	coast+er
	pron	<1k*ust*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a vessel or trader engaged in coastal commerce.
coaster	2.
	syl	coast+er
	pron	<1k*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tray, sometimes on wheels, for holding a decanter, wine bottle, etc.
coaster	3.
	syl	coast+er
	pron	<1k*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that coasts.
coaster	4.
	syl	coast+er
	pron	<1k*ust*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a protective disc or mat for glasses or bottles.
coaster	5.
	syl	coast+er
	pron	<1k*ust*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {roller coaster}.
coaster	6.
	syl	coast+er
	pron	<1k*ust*>
	pos	n.
	qual	West African.
	def	a European resident on the coast.
coastguard	1.
	syl	coast+guard
	pron	<1k*ust2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a maritime force which aids shipping, saves lives at sea, prevents smuggling, etc.
coastguard	2.
	syl	coast+guard
	pron	<1k*ust2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coast+guards+man}. a member of such a force.
coastline	0.
	syl	coast+line
	pron	<1k*ust2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the outline of a coast, esp. when seen from the sea, or the land adjacent to it.
Coast Mountains	0.
	syl	Coast Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in Canada, on the Pacific coast of British Columbia. Highest peak: Mount Waddington, 3978 m (13260 ft.).
coat	ety	C16: from Old French cote of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon kotta, Old High German kozzo 
coat	1.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an outdoor garment with sleeves, covering the body from the shoulders to waist, knee, or foot.
coat	2.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar garment, esp. one forming the top to a suit.
coat	3.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer that covers or conceals a surface.
	exam	1	a coat of dust.
coat	4.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the hair, wool, or fur of an animal.
coat	5.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the garb worn by members of a profession or group.
coat	6.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {coat of arms}.
coat	7.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to cover (with) a layer or covering.
coat	8.
	syl	coat
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a coat.
coat armour	1.
	syl	coat ar+mour
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	coat of arms.
coat armour	2.
	syl	coat ar+mour
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an emblazoned surcoat.
Coatbridge	0.
	syl	Coat+bridge
	pron	<1k*ut2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in central Scotland, in Strathclyde region. Pop.: 52131 (1971).
coated	1.
	syl	coat+ed
	pron	<1k*utid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with an outer layer, film, etc.
coated	2.
	syl	coat+ed
	pron	<1k*utid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paper
	def	having a coating of a mineral, esp. china clay, to provide a very smooth surface.
coated	3.
	syl	coat+ed
	pron	<1k*utid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of textiles
	def	having been given a plastic or other surface.
coated	4.
	syl	coat+ed
	pron	<1k*utid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog., optics.
	def	another word for {bloomed}.
coatee	0.
	syl	coat:ee
	pron	<k*u1tE>, <1k*utE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a short coat, esp. for a baby.
Joseph Gordon	infl
	head	Coates
	syl	Jo:seph Gor:don.
	pos	n.
Coates	0.
	syl	Coates
	pron	<k*uts>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1943, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1925-28).
coat hanger	0.
	syl	coat hang+er
	pos	n.
	def	a curved piece of wood, wire, plastic, etc., fitted with a hook and used to hang up clothes.
coati	ety	C17: from Portuguese coat*'i, from Tupi, literally: belt-nosed, from cua belt+ tim nose
coati-mondi	infl
	head	coati
	or	coati-mundi
	syl	co:a:ti-mon:di
	pron	<k*u2a:ti?!1m^ndi>
	pos	n.
coati-mundi	infl
	head	coati
	or	coati-mondi
	syl	co:a:ti-mun:di
	pron	<k*u2a:ti?!1m^ndi>
	pos	n.
coatis	infl
	head	coati
	or	codis
	syl	co:a+tis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
codis	infl
	head	coati
	or	coatis
	syl	co:dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coati	0.
	syl	co:a+ti
	pron	<k*u1a:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any omnivorous mammal of the genera and of Central and South America: family order (carnivores). They are related to but larger than the raccoons, having a long flexible snout and a brindled coat.
coating	1.
	syl	coat+ing
	pron	<1k*utiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer or film spread over a surface for protection or decoration.
coating	2.
	syl	coat+ing
	pron	<1k*utiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy fabric suitable for coats.
coat of arms	1.
	syl	coat of arms
	pos	n.
	def	the heraldic bearings of a person or family.
coat of arms	2.
	syl	coat of arms
	pos	n.
	def	a surcoat decorated with family or personal bearings.
coat of mail	0.
	syl	coat of mail
	pos	n.
	def	a protective garment made of linked metal rings (mail) or of overlapping metal plates; hauberk.
coat-of-mail shell	0.
	syl	coat-of-mail shell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{chiton} (sense 2)}.
coat-tail	0.
	syl	coat-tail
	pos	n.
	def	the long tapering tails at the back of a man's tailed coat.
coauthor	1.
	syl	co+au:thor
	pron	<k*u1c:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shares the writing of a book, article, etc., with another.
coauthor	2.
	syl	co+au:thor
	pron	<k*u1c:T*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the joint author of (a book, article, etc.).
coax	ety	C16: verb formed from obsolete noun cokes fool, of unknown origin
coax	H1.1.
	syl	coax
	pron	<k*uks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seek to manipulate or persuade (someone) by tenderness, flattery, pleading, etc.
coax	H1.2.
	syl	coax
	pron	<k*uks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by persistent coaxing.
coax	H1.3.
	syl	coax
	pron	<k*uks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to caress.
coax	H1.4.
	syl	coax
	pron	<k*uks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to deceive.
coaxer	sub
	head	coax
	syl	coax+er
	pos	n.
coaxingly	sub
	head	coax
	syl	coax+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
coax	H2.0.
	syl	co:ax
	pron	<1k*u@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {coaxial cable}.
coaxal	alt
	head	coaxial
	or	coaxial
	syl	co+ax+al
	pron	<k*u1@ksL>
	pos	adj.
coaxial	1.
	or	coaxal
	syl	co+ax+i:al
	pron	<k*u1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or mounted on a common axis.
coaxial	2.
	or	coaxal
	syl	co+ax+i:al
	pron	<k*u1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geom. of a set of circles
	def	having the same radical axis.
coaxial	3.
	or	coaxal
	syl	co+ax+i:al
	pron	<k*u1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	formed from, using, or connected to a coaxial cable.
coaxial cable	0.
	syl	co+ax+i:al ca+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a cable consisting of an inner insulated core of stranded or solid wire surrounded by an outer insulated flexible wire braid, used esp. as a transmission line for radio-frequency signals. Often shortened to {coax}.
cob	ety	C15: of uncertain origin; probably related to Icelandic kobbi seal; see #7cub 
cob	H1.1.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	a male swan.
cob	H1.2.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	a thickset type of riding and draught horse.
cob	H1.3.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {corncob, corncob pipe}, or {cobnut}.
cob	H1.4.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {{hazel} (sense 1)}.
cob	H1.5.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rounded lump or heap of coal, ore, etc.
cob	H1.6.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a building material consisting of a mixture of clay and chopped straw.
cob	H1.7.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cob loaf}. a round loaf of bread.
cobs	infl
	head	cob
	syl	cobs
	pos	vb.
cobbing	infl
	head	cob
	syl	cob+bing
	pos	vb.
cobbed	infl
	head	cob
	syl	cobbed.
	pos	vb.
cob	H1.8.
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to beat, esp. on the buttocks.
cob	ety	C16: of Germanic origin; related to Dutch kob, kobbe 
cobb	alt
	head	cob
	or	cob
	syl	cobb
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
cob	H2.0.
	or	cobb
	syl	cob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for a {gull} esp. the greater black-backed gull
cobalt	ety	C17: German Kobalt, from Middle High German kobolt goblin; from the miners' belief that malicious goblins placed it in the silver ore
cobalt	0.
	syl	co+balt
	pron	<1k*ubc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle hard silvery-white element that is a ferromagnetic metal: occurs principally in cobaltite and smaltite and is widely used in alloys. The radioisotope {cobalt-60}, with a half-life of 5.3 years, is used in radiotherapy and as a tracer. Symbol: Co; atomic no.: 27; atomic wt.: 58.933; valency: 2 or 3; relative density: 8.9; melting pt.: 1495?%C; boiling pt.: 2870?%C.
cobalt bloom	0.
	syl	co+balt bloom
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{erythrite} (sense 1)}.
cobalt blue	1.
	syl	co+balt blue
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Th*'enard's blue}. any greenish-blue pigment containing cobalt aluminate, usually made by heating cobaltous sulphate, aluminium oxide, and phosphoric acid together.
cobalt blue	2.a.
	syl	co+balt blue
	pos	n.
	def	a deep blue to greenish-blue colour.
cobalt blue	2.b.
	syl	co+balt blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a cobalt-blue car.
cobalt bomb	0.
	syl	co+balt bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear weapon consisting of a hydrogen bomb encased in cobalt, which releases large quantities of radioactive cobalt-60 into the atmosphere.
cobaltic	0.
	syl	co+bal+tic
	pron	<k*u1bc:ltik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing cobalt, esp. in the trivalent state.
cobaltine	alt
	head	cobaltite
	or	cobaltite
	syl	co+bal+tine
	pron	<1k*ubc:l?!2tEn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
cobaltite	0.
	or	cobaltine
	syl	co+bal+tite
	pron	<k*u1bc:ltIt>, <1k*ubc:l2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare silvery-white mineral consisting of cobalt arsenic sulphide in cubic crystalline form: a major ore of cobalt, used in ceramics. Formula: CoAsS.
cobaltous	0.
	syl	co+bal+tous
	pron	<k*u1bc:lt*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing cobalt in the divalent state.
cobber	ety	C19: from dialect cob to take a liking to someone
cobber	0.
	syl	cob+ber
	pron	<1kob*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., archaic.
	def	a friend; mate: used as a term of address to males.
William	infl
	head	Cobbett
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Cobbett	0.
	syl	Cob:bett
	pron	<1kobit>
	pos	n.
	def	1763-1835, English journalist and social reformer; founded (1802); author of (1830).
cobble	ety	C15 (in cobblestone) : from #7cob %1
cobble	H1.1.
	syl	cob+ble
	pron	<1kobL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cobblestone}.
cobble	H1.2.
	syl	cob+ble
	pron	<1kobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pave (a road, etc.) with cobblestones.
cobble	ety	C15: back formation from #7cobbler %1
cobble	H2.1.
	syl	cob+ble
	pron	<1kobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or mend shoes.
cobble	H2.2.
	syl	cob+ble
	pron	<1kobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put together clumsily.
cobbler	ety	C13 (as surname): of unknown origin
cobbler	H1.1.
	syl	cob+bler
	pron	<1kobl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or mends shoes.
cobbler	H1.2.
	syl	cob+bler
	pron	<1kobl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the last sheep to be shorn.
cobbler	ety	C19: (for sense 1) perhaps shortened from cobbler's punch; (for both senses) compare cobble (vb.)
cobbler	H2.1.
	syl	cob+bler
	pron	<1kobl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetened iced drink, usually made from fruit and wine or liqueur.
cobbler	H2.2.
	syl	cob+bler
	pron	<1kobl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a hot dessert made of fruit covered with a rich cakelike crust.
	infl
	head	cobblers
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
cobblers	1.
	syl	cob+blers
	pron	<1kobl*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {testicles. ~}
cobblers	2.
	syl	cob+blers
	pron	<1kobl*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	rubbish; nonsense.
cobbler's wax	0.
	syl	cob+bler's wax
	pos	n.
	def	a resin used for waxing thread.
cobbles	1.
	syl	cob+bles
	pron	<1kobLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	coal in small rounded lumps.
cobbles	2.
	syl	cob+bles
	pron	<1kobLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cobblestones.
cobblestone	0.
	syl	cob:ble+stone
	pron	<1kobL2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded stone used for paving. Sometimes shortened to {cobble}. Compare {sett}.
Richard	infl
	head	Cobden
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Cobden	0.
	syl	Cob:den
	pron	<1kobd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-65, English economist and statesman: a leader of the successful campaign to abolish the Corn Laws (1846).
cobelligerent	0.
	syl	co+bel+lig+er+ent
	pron	<2k*ubi1liJ*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a country fighting in a war on the side of another country.
C'obh	0.
	syl	C*'obh
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Ireland, in SE Co. Cork: port of call for Atlantic liners. Pop.: 7141 (1971). Former name (1849-1922): {Queenstown}.
Lord	infl
	head	Cobham
	syl	Lord
	pos	n.
Cobham	0.
	syl	Cob:ham
	pron	<1kob*m>
	pos	n.
	def	title of (Sir John) {Oldcastle}.
cobia	ety	of unknown origin
cobia	0.
	syl	co+bi:a
	pron	<1k*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large dark-striped percoid game fish, of tropical and subtropical seas: family
coble	ety	C13: probably of Celtic origin; compare Welsh ceubal skiff
coble	0.
	syl	co+ble
	pron	<1k*ubL>, <1kobL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a small single-masted flat-bottomed fishing boat.
Coblenz	0.
	syl	Co+blenz
	pron	German <1ko:blents>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Koblenz}.
cob money	0.
	syl	cob mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	crude silver coins issued in the Spanish colonies of the New World from about 1600 until 1820.
cobnut	ety	C16: from earlier cobylle nut; see #7cobble %1#7, nut 
cob	alt
	head	cobnut
	or	cobnut
	syl	cob
	pos	n.
cobnut	0.
	or	cob
	syl	cob+nut
	pron	<1kob2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for a {hazelnut}.
COBOL	ety	C20: co (mmon) b (usiness) o (riented) l (anguage) 
COBOL	0.
	syl	COBOL
	pron	<1k*u2bol>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-level computer programming language designed for general commercial use.
cobra	ety	C19: from Portuguese cobra (de capello) snake (with a hood), from Latin colubra snake
cobra	1.
	syl	co+bra
	pron	<1k*ubr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any highly venomous elapid snake of the genus such as ({Indian cobra}) , of tropical Africa and Asia. When alarmed they spread the skin of the neck region into a hood.
cobra	2.
	syl	co+bra
	pron	<1k*ubr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any related snake, such as the king cobra.
cobras de capello	infl
	head	cobra de capello
	syl	co+bras de ca+pel+lo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cobra de capello	0.
	syl	co+bra de ca+pel+lo
	pron	<dE> <k*1pel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cobra, that has ringlike markings on the body and exists in many varieties in S and SE Asia.
coburg	ety	C19: appar?!ently named in honour of Prince Albert (of S#7axe -C#7oburg -G#7otha) 
coburg	0.
	syl	co+burg
	pron	<1k*u2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a rounded loaf with a cross cut on the top. Also called: {coburg loaf}.
Coburg	0.
	syl	Co+burg
	pron	<1k*ubR:g>, German <1ko:burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E West Germany, in N Bavaria. Pop.: 42200 (1970).
cobweb	ety	C14: cob, from coppe, from Old English (*_ator) coppe spider; related to Middle Dutch koppe spider, Swedish (dialect) etterkoppa 
cobweb	1.
	syl	cob+web
	pron	<1kob2web>
	pos	n.
	def	a web spun by certain spiders, esp. those of the family often found in the corners of disused rooms.
cobweb	2.
	syl	cob+web
	pron	<1kob2web>
	pos	n.
	def	a single thread of such a web.
cobweb	3.
	syl	cob+web
	pron	<1kob2web>
	pos	n.
	def	something like a cobweb, as in its flimsiness or ability to trap.
cobwebbed	sub
	head	cobweb
	syl	cob+2webbed
	pos	adj.
cobwebby	sub
	head	cobweb
	syl	cob+2web+by
	pos	adj.
cobwebs	1.
	syl	cob+webs
	pron	<1kob2webz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	mustiness, confusion, or obscurity.
cobwebs	2.
	syl	cob+webs
	pron	<1kob2webz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stickiness of the eyelids experienced upon first awakening.
coca	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Quechuan k*'uka 
coca	1.
	syl	co:ca
	pron	<1k*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two shrubs, or native to the Andes: family
coca	2.
	syl	co:ca
	pron	<1k*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried leaves of these shrubs and related plants, which contain cocaine and are chewed by the peoples of the Andes for their stimulating effects.
Coca-Cola	0.
	syl	Co:ca-Co:la
	pron	<2k*uk*1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a carbonated soft drink flavoured with coca leaves, cola nuts, caramel, etc.
cocaine	ety	C19: from #7coca+ -#7ine %1
cocain	alt
	head	cocaine
	or	cocaine
	syl	co+cain
	pron	<k*1kAn>
	pos	n.
cocaine	0.
	or	cocain
	syl	co+caine
	pron	<k*1kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an addictive narcotic drug derived from coca leaves or synthesized, used medicinally as a topical anaesthetic. Formula: C\1\7H\2\1NO\4.
cocainism	0.
	syl	co+cain+ism
	pron	<k*u1kA2niz*m>, <1k*uk*->
	pos	n.
	def	habitual or excessive use of cocaine, resulting in impaired physical or mental abilities.
cocainise	alt
	head	cocainize
	or	cocainize
	syl	co+cain+ise
	pron	<k*u1kA2nIz>, <1k*uk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cocainize	0.
	or	cocainise
	syl	co+cain+ize
	pron	<k*u1kA2nIz>, <1k*uk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anaesthetize with cocaine.
cocainization	sub
	head	cocainize
	or	cocainisation
	syl	co+cain:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
cocainisation	sub
	head	cocainize
	or	cocainization
	syl	co+2cain:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cocci	0.
	syl	coc+ci
	pron	<1koksI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {coccus}.
coccid	ety	C19: from New Latin Coccidae; see #7coccus 
coccid	0.
	syl	coc+cid
	pron	<1koksid>
	pos	n.
	def	any homopterous insect of the superfamily esp. any of the family which includes the scale insects.
coccidioidomycosis	ety	C20: from New Latin Coccidioides +-#7o -#7+mycosis 
coccidioidomycosis	0.
	syl	coc+cid:i+oi+do+my+co+sis
	pron	<kok2sidi2cid*umI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of the skin or viscera, esp. the lungs, caused by infection with the fungus
coccidiosis	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7coccus, -#7osis 
coccidiosis	0.
	syl	coc+cid:i:o+sis
	pron	<kok2sidi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease of domestic and other animals caused by parasitic protozoa of the order One species, occasionally infects humans.
cocciferous	1.
	syl	coc+cif+er+ous
	pron	<kok1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	supporting the cochineal insect.
cocciferous	2.
	syl	coc+cif+er+ous
	pron	<kok1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	of plants
	def	bearing berries.
coccolith	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kokkos berry+ lithos stone
coccolith	0.
	syl	coc+co+lith
	pron	<1kok*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the round calcareous plates in chalk formations: formed the outer layer of extinct unicellular plankton.
coccus	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek kokkos berry, grain
cocci	infl
	head	coccus
	syl	coc+ci
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coccus	1.
	syl	coc+cus
	pron	<1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any spherical or nearly spherical bacterium, such as a staphylococcus. Compare {{bacillus} (sense 1)}, {{spirillum} (sense 1)}.
coccus	2.
	syl	coc+cus
	pron	<1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a fruit that contains one seed and separates from the whole fruit at maturity.
coccus	3.
	syl	coc+cus
	pron	<1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the scale insects of the genus
coccoid	sub
	head	coccus
	syl	coc+coid
	pron	<1koksik>
	pos	adj.
coccal	sub
	head	coccus
	or	coccic
	syl	coc+cal
	pron	<1koksik>
	pos	adj.
coccic	sub
	head	coccus
	or	coccal
	syl	coc+cic
	pron	<1koksik>
	pos	adj.
coccous	sub
	head	coccus
	syl	coc+cous
	pos	adj.
coccyx	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek kokkux cuckoo, of imitative origin; from the likeness of the bone to a cuckoo's beak
coccyges	infl
	head	coccyx
	syl	coc+cy+ges
	pron	<kok1sIJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coccyx	0.
	syl	coc+cyx
	pron	<1koksiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a small triangular bone at the end of the spinal column in man and some apes, representing a vestigial tail.
coccygeal	sub
	head	coccyx
	syl	coc+cyg+e:al
	pron	<kok1siJi*l>
	pos	adj.
Cochabamba	0.
	syl	Co+cha+bam+ba
	pron	Spanish <2koCa1$Bamba>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Bolivia. Pop.: 184340 (1975 est.).
Cochin	1.
	syl	Co+chin
	pron	<1k*uCin>, <1koC->
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former state of SW India: part of Kerala state since 1956.
Cochin	2.
	syl	Co+chin
	pron	<1k*uCin>, <1koC->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW India, on the Malabar Coast: the first European settlement in India, founded by Vasco da Gama in 1502. Pop.: 438420 (1971).
Cochin	3.
	syl	Co+chin
	pron	<1k*uCin>, <1koC->
	pos	n.
	def	a large breed of domestic fowl with dense plumage and feathered legs.
Cochin China	0.
	syl	Co+chin Chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	a former French colony of Indochina (1862-1948): now the part of Vietnam that lies south of Phan Thiet.
cochineal	ety	C16: from Old Spanish cochinilla, from Latin coccineus scarlet-coloured, from coccum cochineal kermes, from Greek kokkos kermes berry
cochineal	1.
	syl	coch:i+neal
	pron	<2koCi1nEl>, <1koCi2nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cochineal insect}. a Mexican homopterous insect, that feeds on cacti. $D. a crimson substance obtained from the crushed bodies of these insects, used for colouring food and for dyeing.
cochineal	2.a.
	syl	coch:i+neal
	pron	<2koCi1nEl>, <1koCi2nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of this dye.
cochineal	2.b.
	syl	coch:i+neal
	pron	<2koCi1nEl>, <1koCi2nEl>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	cochineal shoes.
Cochise	0.
	syl	Co:chise
	pron	<k*u1CEs>, <-1CEz>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1874, Apache Indian chief.
cochlea	ety	C16: from Latin: snail, spiral, from Greek kokhlias; probably related to Greek konkh*_e #7conch 
cochleae	infl
	head	cochlea
	syl	coch+le:ae
	pron	<-li2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cochlea	0.
	syl	coch+le:a
	pron	<1kokli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiral tube, shaped like a snail's shell, that forms part of the internal ear, convert?!ing sound vibrations into nerve impulses.
cochlear	sub
	head	cochlea
	syl	coch+le:ar
	pos	adj.
cochleated	alt
	head	cochleate
	or	cochleate
	syl	coch+le:at+ed
	pos	adj.
cochleate	0.
	or	cochleated
	syl	coch+le:ate
	pron	<1kokli2At>, <-liit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a snail's shell; spirally twisted.
cock	ety	Old English cocc (referring to the male fowl; the development of C15 sense spout, tap, and other transferred senses is not clear), ultimately of imitative origin; related to Old Norse kokkr, French coq, Late Latin coccus 
cock	H1.1.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of the domestic fowl.
cock	H1.2.a.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	any other male bird.
cock	H1.2.b.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of certain other animals, such as the lobster.
cock	H1.2.c.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cock sparrow.
cock	H1.3.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {stopcock} or {weathercock}.
cock	H1.4.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a taboo slang word for {penis}.
cock	H1.5.a.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	the hammer of a firearm.
cock	H1.5.b.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	its position when the firearm is ready to be discharged.
cock	H1.6.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a friend, mate, or fellow.
cock	H1.7.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a jaunty or significant tilting or turning upwards.
	exam	1	a cock of the head.
cock	H1.8.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	nonsense.
cock	H1.9.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or pull the hammer of (a firearm) into firing position.
cock	H1.10.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to raise in an alert or jaunty manner.
cock	H1.11.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stick or stand up conspicuously. {~} See also {cockup}.
cock	ety	C14 (in Old English, cocc is attested in place names): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian kok, Danish dialect kok 
cock	H2.1.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a small, cone-shaped heap of hay, straw, etc. {~}
cock	H2.2.
	syl	cock
	pron	<kok>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stack (hay, etc.) in such heaps.
cockade	ety	C18: changed from earlier cockard, from French cocarde, feminine of cocard arrogant, strutting, from coq #7cock %1
cockade	0.
	syl	cock+ade
	pron	<ko1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a feather or ribbon worn on military headwear.
cockaded	sub
	head	cockade
	syl	cock+1ad+ed
	pos	adj.
cock-a-doodle-doo	0.
	syl	cock-a-doo:dle-doo
	pron	<2kok*2du:dL1du:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation or representation of a cock crowing.
cock-a-hoop	ety	C16: perhaps from the phrase to set the cock a hoop to live prodigally, literally: to put a cock on a hoop, a full measure of grain
cock-a-hoop	1.
	syl	cock-a-hoop
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	in very high spirits.
cock-a-hoop	2.
	syl	cock-a-hoop
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	boastful.
cock-a-hoop	3.
	syl	cock-a-hoop
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	askew; confused.
Cockaigne	ety	C14: from Old French cocaigne, from Middle Low German k*_okenje small #7cake (of which the houses in the imaginary land are built); related to Spanish cuca*~na, Italian cuccagna 
Cockayne	alt
	head	Cockaigne
	or	Cockaigne
	syl	Cock+ayne
	pron	<ko1kAn>
	pos	n.
Cockaigne	0.
	or	Cockayne
	syl	Cock+aigne
	pron	<ko1kAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval legend.
	def	an imaginary land of luxury and idleness.
cocky-leeky	alt
	head	cock-a-leekie
	or	cock-a-leekie
	syl	cock:y-leek:y
	pron	<2kok*1lEki>
	pos	n.
cock-a-leekie	0.
	or	cocky-leeky
	syl	cock-a-leek:ie
	pron	<2kok*1lEki>
	pos	n.
	def	a soup made from a fowl boiled with leeks, etc.
cockalorum	ety	C18: from #7cock %1#7+ -alorum, variant of Latin genitive plural ending -orum; perhaps intended to suggest: the cock of all cocks
cockalorum	1.
	syl	cock:a+lo+rum
	pron	<2kok*1lc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-important little man.
cockalorum	2.
	syl	cock:a+lo+rum
	pron	<2kok*1lc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	bragging talk; crowing.
cock-and-bull story	0.
	syl	cock-and-bull sto+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an obviously improbable story, esp. a boastful one or one used as an excuse.
cockatiel	ety	C19: from Dutch kaketielje, from Portu?!guese cacatilha a little cockatoo, from cacatua #7cockatoo 
cockateel	alt
	head	cockatiel
	or	cockatiel
	syl	cock:a+teel
	pron	<2kok*1tEl>
	pos	n.
cockatiel	0.
	or	cockateel
	syl	cock:a+tiel
	pron	<2kok*1tEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a crested Australian parrot, having a greyish-brown and yellow plumage.
cockatoo	ety	C17: from Dutch kaketoe, from Malay kakatua 
cockatoos	infl
	head	cockatoo
	syl	cock:a+toos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cockatoo	1.
	syl	cock:a+too
	pron	<2kok*1tu:>, <1kok*2tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various parrots of the genus and related genera, such as ({sulphur-crested cockatoo}) , of Australia and New Guinea. They have an erectile crest and most of them are light-coloured.
cockatoo	2.
	syl	cock:a+too
	pron	<2kok*1tu:>, <1kok*2tu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small farmer or settler.
cockatoo	3.
	syl	cock:a+too
	pron	<2kok*1tu:>, <1kok*2tu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a lookout during some illegal activity.
cockatrice	ety	C14: from Old French cocatris, from Medieval Latin cocatrix, from Late Latin calc*_atrix trampler, tracker (translating Greek ikhneumon #7ichneumon) #7, from Latin calc*_are to tread, from calx heel
cockatrice	1.
	syl	cock:a+trice
	pron	<1kok*tris>, <-2trIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary monster, part snake and part cock, that could kill with a glance.
cockatrice	2.
	syl	cock:a+trice
	pron	<1kok*tris>, <-2trIs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {basilisk}.
Cockayne	0.
	syl	Cock+ayne
	pron	<ko1kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cockaigne}.
cockboat	ety	C15 cokbote, perhaps ultimately from Late Latin caudica dug-out canoe, from Latin caudex tree trunk
cockleboat	alt
	head	cockboat
	or	cockboat
	syl	cock:le+boat
	pos	n.
cockboat	0.
	or	cockleboat
	syl	cock+boat
	pron	<1kok2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any small boat.
cockchafer	ety	C18: from #7cock %1#7+chafer 
cockchafer	0.
	syl	cock+chaf:er
	pron	<1kok2CAf*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Old World scarabaeid beetles, esp. of Europe, whose larvae feed on crops and grasses. Also called: {May beetle, May bug}.
Cockcroft	0.
	syl	Cock:croft
	pron	<1kok2kroft>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Doug@.las}. 1897-1967, English nuclear physicist. With E. T. S. Walton, he produced the first artificial transmutation of an atomic nucleus (1932) and shared the Nobel prize for physics 1951.
cockcrowing	alt
	head	cockcrow
	or	cockcrow
	syl	cock+crow+ing
	pos	n.
cockcrow	0.
	or	cockcrowing
	syl	cock+crow
	pron	<1kok2kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	daybreak.
cocked hat	1.
	syl	cocked hat
	pos	n.
	def	a hat with opposing brims turned up and caught together in order to give two points (bicorn) or three points (tricorn).
knock into a cocked hat	2.
	head	cocked hat
	syl	knock into a cocked hat.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to outdo or defeat someone.
cocker	H1.1.
	syl	cock+er
	pron	<1kok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a devotee of cockfighting.
cocker	H1.2.
	syl	cock+er
	pron	<1kok*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cocker spaniel}.
cocker	ety	C15: perhaps from #7cock %1 with the sense: to make a cock (i.e. pet) of
cocker	H2.1.
	syl	cock+er
	pron	<1kok*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to pamper or spoil by indulgence.
cocker	H2.2.
	syl	cock+er
	pron	<1kok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a mate (esp. in the phrase {old cocker) }.
cockerel	ety	C15: diminutive of #7cock %1
cockerel	0.
	syl	cock+er+el
	pron	<1kok*r*l>, <1kokr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a young domestic cock, usually less than a year old.
cocker spaniel	ety	C19 cocker, from cocking hunting woodcocks
cocker spaniel	0.
	syl	cock+er span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of spaniel having wavy silky hair with white and brown or yellow patches.
cockeye	0.
	syl	cock+eye
	pron	<1kok2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an eye affected with strabismus or one that squints.
cockeyed bob	alt
	head	cockeye bob
	or	cockeye bob
	syl	cock+eyed bob
	pos	n.
cockeye bob	0.
	or	cockeyed bob
	syl	cock+eye bob
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a sudden storm or cyclone.
cockeyed	1.
	syl	cock+eyed
	pron	<1kok2Id>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	afflicted with crosseye, squint, or any other visible abnormality of the eyes.
cockeyed	2.
	syl	cock+eyed
	pron	<1kok2Id>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	appearing to be physically or logically abnormal, absurd, etc.; askew.
	exam	1	cockeyed ideas.
cockeyed	3.
	syl	cock+eyed
	pron	<1kok2Id>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drunk.
cock feather	0.
	syl	cock feath+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the odd-coloured feather set on the shaft of an arrow at right angles to the nock. Compare {shaft feather}.
cockfight	0.
	syl	cock+fight
	pron	<1kok2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fight between two gamecocks fitted with sharp metal spurs.
cockfighting	sub
	head	cockfight
	syl	cock+2fight:ing
	pos	n.
cockhorse	0.
	syl	cock+horse
	pron	<2kok1hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rocking horse} or {hobbyhorse}.
cockiness	0.
	syl	cock:i+ness
	pron	<1kokinis>
	pos	n.
	def	conceited self-assurance.
cockle	ety	C14: from Old French coquille shell, from Latin conch*_ylium shellfish, from Greek konkhulion, diminutive of konkhule mussel; see #7conch 
cockle	H1.1.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	any sand-burrowing bivalve mollusc of the family esp. ({edible cockle}) of Europe, typically having a rounded shell with radiating ribs.
cockle	H1.2.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain similar or related molluscs.
cockle	H1.3.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {{cockle?!shell} (sense 1)}.
cockle	H1.4.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrinkle or puckering, as in cloth or paper.
cockle	H1.5.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small furnace or stove.
cockles of one's heart	6.
	head	cockle
	syl	cockles of one's heart.
	def	one's deepest feelings (esp. in the phrase {warm the cockles of one's heart) }.
cockle	H1.7.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to contract or cause to contract into wrinkles.
cockle	H2.0.
	syl	cock+le
	pron	<1kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants, esp. the corn cockle, that grow as weeds in cornfields.
cockleboat	0.
	syl	cock:le+boat
	pron	<1kokL2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cockboat}.
cocklebur	1.
	syl	cock:le+bur
	pron	<1kokL2bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any coarse weed of the genus having spiny burs: family (composites).
cocklebur	2.
	syl	cock:le+bur
	pron	<1kokL2bR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the bur of any of these plants.
cockleshell	1.
	syl	cock:le+shell
	pron	<1kokL2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the shell of the cockle.
cockleshell	2.
	syl	cock:le+shell
	pron	<1kokL2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the valves of the shells of certain other bivalve molluscs, such as the scallop.
cockleshell	3.
	syl	cock:le+shell
	pron	<1kokL2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any small light boat.
cockleshell	4.
	syl	cock:le+shell
	pron	<1kokL2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a badge worn by pilgrims.
cockloft	0.
	syl	cock+loft
	pron	<1kok2loft>
	pos	n.
	def	a small loft, garret, or attic.
cockney	ety	C14: from cokeney, literally: cock's egg, later applied contemptuously to townsmen, from cokene, genitive plural of cok #7cock %1#7+ ey #7egg 
cockney	1.
	syl	cock+ney
	pron	<1kokni>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a native of London, esp. of the working class born in the East End, speaking a characteristic dialect of English. Traditionally defined as someone born within the sound of the bells of St. Mary-le-Bow church.
cockney	2.
	syl	cock+ney
	pron	<1kokni>
	pos	n.
	def	the urban dialect of London or its East End.
cockney	3.
	syl	cock+ney
	pron	<1kokni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a young snapper fish.
cockney	4.
	syl	cock+ney
	pron	<1kokni>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of cockneys or their dialect of English.
cockneyish	sub
	head	cockney
	syl	cock+ney+ish
	pos	adj.
cocknify	alt
	head	cockneyfy
	or	cockneyfy
	syl	cock+ni+fy
	pron	<1kokni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cockneyfies	infl
	head	cockneyfy
	syl	cock+ney+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cockneyfying	infl
	head	cockneyfy
	syl	cock+ney+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cockneyfied	infl
	head	cockneyfy
	syl	cock+ney+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cockneyfy	0.
	or	cocknify
	syl	cock+ney+fy
	pron	<1kokni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (one's speech, manners, etc.) to fit the stereotyped idea of a cockney.
cockneyfication	sub
	head	cockneyfy
	or	cocknification
	syl	cock+ney+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
cocknification	sub
	head	cockneyfy
	or	cockneyfication
	syl	cock+ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
cockneyism	0.
	syl	cock+ney+ism
	pron	<1kokni2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic of speech or custom peculiar to cockneys.
cock-of-the-rock	0.
	syl	cock-of-the-rock
	pos	n.
	def	either of two tropical South American birds, or having an erectile crest and (in the male) a brilliant red or orange plumage: family (cotingas).
cock of the walk	0.
	syl	cock of the walk
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who asserts himself in a strutting pompous way.
cockpit	1.
	syl	cock+pit
	pron	<1kok2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the compartment in a small aircraft in which the pilot, crew, and sometimes the passengers sit. Compare {{flight deck} (sense 1)}.
cockpit	2.
	syl	cock+pit
	pron	<1kok2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the driver's compartment in a racing car.
cockpit	3.a.
	syl	cock+pit
	pron	<1kok2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed area towards the stern of a small vessel containing the wheel and tiller.
cockpit	3.b.
	syl	cock+pit
	pron	<1kok2pit>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an apartment in a warship used as quarters for junior officers and as a first-aid station during combat.
cockpit	4.
	syl	cock+pit
	pron	<1kok2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the site of numerous battles or campaigns.
cockpit	5.
	syl	cock+pit
	pron	<1kok2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure used for cockfights.
cockroach	ety	C17: from Spanish cucaracha, of obscure origin
cockroach	0.
	syl	cock+roach
	pron	<1kok2r*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the suborder (or such as ({oriental cockroach} or {black beetle}) : order They have an oval flattened body with long antennae and biting mouthparts and are common household pests. See also {German cockroach, mantis}.
coxcomb	alt
	head	cockscomb
	or	cockscomb
	syl	cox+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
cockscomb	1.
	or	coxcomb
	syl	cocks+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the comb of a domestic cock.
cockscomb	2.
	or	coxcomb
	syl	cocks+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an amaranthaceous garden plant, with yellow, crimson, or purple flowers in a broad spike resembling the comb of a cock.
cockscomb	3.
	or	coxcomb
	syl	cocks+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar species of
cockscomb	4.
	or	coxcomb
	syl	cocks+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conceited dandy.
cocksfoots	infl
	head	cocksfoot
	syl	cocks+foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cocksfoot	0.
	syl	cocks+foot
	pron	<1koks2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial Eurasian grass, cultivated as a pasture grass in North America and South Africa.
cockshy	ety	C18: from shying (throwing objects at) a cock, which was given as a prize to the person who hit it
cockshies	infl
	head	cockshy
	syl	cock+shies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cockshy	1.
	syl	cock+shy
	pron	<1kok2SI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a target aimed at in throwing games.
cockshy	2.
	syl	cock+shy
	pron	<1kok2SI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the throw itself.
cockshy	xref
	syl	cock+shy
	pron	<1kok2SI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	Often shortened to {shy}.
cockspur	1.
	syl	cock+spur
	pron	<1kok2spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spur on the leg of a cock.
cockspur	2.
	syl	cock+spur
	pron	<1kok2spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual grass, widely distributed in tropical and warm temperate regions.
cockspur	3.
	syl	cock+spur
	pron	<1kok2spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small thorny North American hawthorn tree,
cocksure	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
cocksure	0.
	syl	cock+sure
	pron	<2kok1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	over-confident; arrogant.
cocksurely	sub
	head	cocksure
	syl	cock+1sure+ly
	pos	adv.
cocksureness	sub
	head	cocksure
	syl	cock+1sure+ness
	pos	n.
cockswain	0.
	syl	cock+swain
	pron	<1koks*n>, <-2swAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {coxswain}.
cocktail	ety	C19: of unknown origin
cocktail	H1.1.a.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any mixed drink with a spirit base, usually drunk before meals.
cocktail	H1.1.b.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the cocktail hour.
cocktail	H1.2.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an appetizer of seafood, mixed fruits, etc.
cocktail	H1.3.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	appropriate for formal occasions.
	exam	1	a cocktail dress.
cocktail	ety	C19: originally cocktailed (adj.) having a tail like a cock's
cocktail	H2.1.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse with a docked tail.
cocktail	H2.2.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal of unknown or mixed breeding.
cocktail	H2.3.
	syl	cock+tail
	pron	<1kok2tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person of little breeding pretending to be a gentleman.
cocktail lounge	0.
	syl	cock+tail lounge
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a hotel, restaurant, etc., where cocktails or other alcoholic drinks are served.
cocktail stick	0.
	syl	cock+tail stick
	pos	n.
	def	a small pointed stick used for holding cherries, olives, etc., in cocktails, and for serving snacks, such as small sausages.
cockup	1.
	syl	cock+up
	pron	<1kok2^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	something done badly.
cockup	2.
	syl	cock+up
	pron	<1kok2^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a letter rising above other letters in the line, esp. one of a large type size. {~} {cock up}. .
cockup	3.
	syl	cock+up
	pron	<1kok2^p>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to raise (a leg, ears, etc.), esp. in an alert manner.
cockup	4.
	syl	cock+up
	pron	<1kok2^p>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to botch.
cockier	infl
	head	cocky
	syl	cock:i+er
	pos	adj.
cockiest	infl
	head	cocky
	syl	cock:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cocky	H1.0.
	syl	cock:y
	pron	<1koki>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively proud of oneself.
cockily	sub
	head	cocky
	syl	cock:i+ly
	pos	adv.
cockiness	sub
	head	cocky
	syl	cock:i+ness
	pos	n.
cocky	H2.0.
	syl	cock:y
	pron	<1koki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {cockatoo} (sense 2).
coco	ety	C16: from Portuguese coco grimace; from the likeness of the three holes of the nut to a face
cocos	infl
	head	coco
	syl	co:cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coco	0.
	syl	co:co
	pron	<1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {coconut} or {coconut palm}.
cacao	alt
	head	cocoa
	or	cocoa
	syl	ca+ca:o
	pos	n.
cocoa	1.
	or	cacao
	syl	co+coa
	pron	<1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a powder made from cocoa beans after they have been roasted, ground, and freed from most of their fatty oil.
cocoa	2.
	or	cacao
	syl	co+coa
	pron	<1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot or cold drink made from cocoa and milk or water.
cocoa	3.a.
	or	cacao
	syl	co+coa
	pron	<1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a light to moderate brown colour.
cocoa	3.b.
	or	cacao
	syl	co+coa
	pron	<1k*uk*u>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	cocoa paint.
cocoa bean	0.
	syl	co+coa bean
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the cacao.
cocoa butter	0.
	syl	co+coa but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white waxy solid that is obtained from cocoa beans and used for confectionery, soap, etc.
coco de mer	ety	French: coconut of the sea
coco de mer	1.
	syl	co:co de mer
	pron	<d*> <1me*>
	pos	n.
	def	a palm tree, of the Seychelles, producing a large fruit containing a two-lobed edible nut.
coco de mer	2.
	syl	co:co de mer
	pron	<d*> <1me*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of this palm.
coco de mer	xref
	syl	co:co de mer
	pron	<d*> <1me*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {double coconut}.
coconut	ety	C18: see #7coco 
cocoanut	alt
	head	coconut
	or	coconut
	syl	co:coa+nut
	pron	<1k*uk*2n^t>
	pos	n.
coconut	1.
	or	cocoanut
	syl	co:co+nut
	pron	<1k*uk*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the coconut palm, consisting of a thick fibrous oval husk inside which is a thin hard shell enclosing edible white meat. The hollow centre is filled with a milky fluid ({coconut milk) }.
coconut	2.
	or	cocoanut
	syl	co:co+nut
	pron	<1k*uk*2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the meat of the coconut, often shredded and used in cakes, curries, etc.
coconut	3.
	or	cocoanut
	syl	co:co+nut
	pron	<1k*uk*2n^t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	made of the outer fibres of coconut husks.
	exam	1	coconut matting.
coconut butter	0.
	syl	co:co+nut but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a solid form of coconut oil.
coconut ice	0.
	syl	co:co+nut ice
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetmeat made from dessicated coconut and sugar.
coconut matting	0.
	syl	co:co+nut mat+ting
	pos	n.
	def	a form of coarse matting made from the fibrous husk of the coconut.
coconut milk	1.
	syl	co:co+nut milk
	pos	n.
	def	See {{coconut} (sense 1)}.
coconut milk	2.
	syl	co:co+nut milk
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	the liquid pressed from the white meat of the coconut.
coconut oil	0.
	syl	co:co+nut oil
	pos	n.
	def	the fatty oil obtained from the meat of the coconut and used for making soap, cosmetics, etc.
coconut palm	0.
	syl	co:co+nut palm
	pos	n.
	def	a tall palm tree, widely planted throughout the tropics, having coconuts as fruits. Also called: {coco palm, coconut tree}.
coconut shy	0.
	syl	co:co+nut shy
	pos	n.
	def	a fairground stall in which balls are thrown to knock coconuts off stands.
cocoon	ety	C17: from French cocon, from Proven*,cal coucoun eggshell, from coco shell, from Latin coccum kermes berry, from Greek kokkos grain, seed, berry; compare #7coccus 
cocoon	1.a.
	syl	co+coon
	pron	<k*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a silky protective envelope secreted by silkworms and certain other insect larvae, in which the pupae develop.
cocoon	1.b.
	syl	co+coon
	pron	<k*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar covering for the eggs of the spider, earthworm, etc.
cocoon	2.
	syl	co+coon
	pron	<k*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective spray covering used as a seal on machinery.
cocoon	3.
	syl	co+coon
	pron	<k*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosy warm covering.
cocoon	4.
	syl	co+coon
	pron	<k*1ku:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap in a cocoon.
cocopan	ety	C20: from Zulu 'ngkumbana short truck
cocopan	0.
	syl	co+co+pan
	pron	<1k*uk*u2p@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a small wagon running on narrow-gauge railway lines used in mines. Also called: {hopper}.
Cocos Islands	0.
	syl	Co+cos Is+lands
	pron	<1k*ukos>, <1k*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 27 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Java: a Territory of Australia since 1955. Pop.: 611 (1970). Area: 13 sq. km (5 sq. miles). Also called: {Keeling Islands}.
cocotte	ety	C19: from French, from nursery word for a hen, feminine of coq #7cock %1
cocotte	0.
	syl	co+cotte
	pron	<k*u1kot>, <k*->, French <kc1kct>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
cocoyam	ety	C20: from #7cocoa+yam 
cocoyam	1.
	syl	co+co+yam
	pron	<1k*uk*u2j@m>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two food plants of West Africa, the taro or the yantia, both of which have edible underground stems.
cocoyam	2.
	syl	co+co+yam
	pron	<1k*uk*u2j@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the underground stem of either of these plants.
Jean	infl
	head	Cocteau
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Cocteau	0.
	syl	Coc:teau
	pron	French <kck1to>
	pos	n.
	def	1889-1963, French dramatist, novelist, poet, critic, designer, and film director. His works include the novel (1929) and the play (1934).
cod	ety	C13: probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German cutte 
cods	alt
	head	cod
	or	cod
	syl	cods.
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cod	H1.1.
	or	cods
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of the gadoid food fishes of the genus esp. (or which occurs in the North Atlantic and has a long body with three rounded dorsal fins: family They are also a source of cod-liver oil.
cod	H1.2.
	or	cods
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any other fish of the family (see {gadid) }.
cod	ety	Old English codd husk, bag; related to Old Norse koddi, Danish kodde 
cod	H2.1.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. and U.S. dialect.
	def	a pod or husk.
cod	H2.2.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	an obsolete word for {scrotum}.
cod	H2.3.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a bag or envelope.
cod	ety	C19: perhaps from earlier cod a fool, perhaps shortened from #7codger 
cods	infl
	head	cod
	syl	cods
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
codding	infl
	head	cod
	syl	cod+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
codded	infl
	head	cod
	syl	cod+ded.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cod	H3.1.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to make fun of; tease.
cod	H3.2.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to play a trick on; befool.
cod	H3.3.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a hoax or trick.
cod	ety	of unknown origin
cod	H4.0.
	syl	cod
	pron	<kod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a fellow; chap.
	exam	1	he's a nice old cod.
Cape	infl
	head	Cod
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Cod	0.
	syl	Cod
	pos	n.
	def	See {Cape Cod}.
cod	alt
	head	Cod
	or	Cod
	syl	cod.
Cod	0.
	or	cod
	syl	Cod.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	codex.
COD	1.
	syl	C.O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cash on delivery.
COD	2.
	syl	C.O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	collect on delivery.
coda	ety	C18: from Italian tail, from Latin cauda 
coda	0.
	syl	co:da
	pron	<1k*ud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the final, sometimes inessential, part of a musical structure.
codder	H1.0.
	syl	cod+der
	pron	<1kod*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cod fisherman or his boat.
codder	ety	perhaps from #7cod %4
codder	H2.0.
	syl	cod+der
	pron	<1kod*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect.
	def	the leader of a team of workers on a press at a steelworks.
coddle	ety	C16: of obscure origin; perhaps related to #7caudle 
coddle	1.
	syl	cod+dle
	pron	<1kodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with indulgence.
coddle	2.
	syl	cod+dle
	pron	<1kodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cook (something, esp. eggs) in water just below the boiling point.
coddle	3.
	syl	cod+dle
	pron	<1kodL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Irish dialect.
	def	stew made from ham and bacon scraps.
coddler	sub
	head	coddle
	syl	cod+dler
	pos	n.
code	ety	C14: from French, from Latin c*_odex book, #7codex 
code	1.
	syl	code
	pron	<k*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of letters or symbols, and rules for their association by means of which information can be represented or communicated for reasons of secrecy, brevity, etc..
	exam	1	binary code;
	exam	2	Morse code.
code	2.
	syl	code
	pron	<k*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a message in code.
code	3.
	syl	code
	pron	<k*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol used in a code.
code	4.
	syl	code
	pron	<k*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventionalized set of principles, rules, or expectations.
	exam	1	a code of behaviour.
code	5.
	syl	code
	pron	<k*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of letters or digits used for identification or selection purposes.
code	6.
	syl	code
	pron	<k*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to translate, transmit, or arrange into a code.
coder	sub
	head	code
	syl	cod+er
	pos	n.
codeclination	0.
	syl	co+dec+li+na+tion
	pron	<2k*udekli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {polar distance}.
codeine	ety	C19: from Greek k*_odeia head of a poppy, from k*_oos hollow place+-#7ine %2
codeine	0.
	syl	co+deine
	pron	<1k*udEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline alkaloid prepared mainly from morphine and having a similar but milder action. It is used as an analgesic, a sedative, and to relieve coughing. Formula: C\1\8H\2\1NO\3.
Code Napol'eon	0.
	syl	Code Na:po:l*'e:on
	pron	French. <kcd> <napclA1?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	the civil code of France, promulgated between 1804 and 1810, comprising the main body of French civil law. English name: {Napoleonic Code}.
codex	ety	C16: from Latin: tree trunk, wooden block, book
codices	infl
	head	codex
	syl	co+di+ces
	pron	<1k*udi2sEz>, <1kodi->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
codex	1.
	syl	co+dex
	pron	<1k*udeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a volume of manuscripts of an ancient text.
codex	2.
	syl	co+dex
	pron	<1k*udeks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a legal code.
Codex Juris Canonici	ety	Latin: book of canon law
Codex Juris Canonici	0.
	syl	Co+dex Ju+ris Ca+non:i+ci
	pron	<1k*udeks> <1Ju*ris> <k*1noni2sI>
	pos	n.
	def	the official code of canon law in force in the Roman Catholic Church.
codfish	infl
	or	codfishes
	syl	cod+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
codfishes	infl
	head	codfish
	or	codfish
	syl	cod+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
codfish	0.
	syl	cod+fish
	pron	<1kod2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a cod, esp.
codger	ety	C18: probably variant of #7cadger 
codger	0.
	syl	codg+er
	pron	<1koJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man, esp. an old or eccentric one: a term of affection or mild derision (often in the phrase {old codger) }.
codices	0.
	syl	co+di+ces
	pron	<1k*udi2sEz>, <1kodi->
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {codex}.
codicil	ety	C15: from Late Latin c*_odicillus, literally: a little book, diminutive of #7codex 
codicil	1.
	syl	cod:i+cil
	pron	<1kodisil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a supplement modifying a will or revoking some provision of it.
codicil	2.
	syl	cod:i+cil
	pron	<1kodisil>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional provision; appendix.
codicillary	sub
	head	codicil
	syl	cod:i+cil+la+ry
	pron	<2kodi1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
codicology	ety	C20: via French from Latin codic-, #7codex +-#7logy  &- co+di+co+log+i@.cal (@!k$$$ud$Ik$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) adj.
codicology	0.
	syl	co+di+col+o:gy
	pron	<2k*udi1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of manuscripts.
codification	1.
	syl	cod:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2k*udifi1kAS*n>, <2ko->
	pos	n.
	def	systematic organization of methods, rules, etc.
codification	2.
	syl	cod:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2k*udifi1kAS*n>, <2ko->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the collection into one body of the principles of a system of law.
codifies	infl
	head	codify
	syl	cod:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
codifying	infl
	head	codify
	syl	cod:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
codified	infl
	head	codify
	syl	cod:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
codify	0.
	syl	cod:i+fy
	pron	<1k*udi2fI>, <1ko->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize or collect together (laws, rules, procedures, etc.) into a system or code.
codifier	sub
	head	codify
	syl	cod:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
codling	ety	C15 querdlyng, of uncertain origin
codlin	alt
	head	codling
	or	codling
	syl	cod+lin
	pron	<1kodliG>, <1kodlin>, <1kodlin>
	pos	n.
codling	H1.1.
	or	codlin
	syl	cod+ling
	pron	<1kodliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of long tapering apples used for cooking.
codling	H1.2.
	or	codlin
	syl	cod+ling
	pron	<1kodliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any unripe apple.
codling	H2.0.
	syl	cod+ling
	pron	<1kodliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a codfish, esp. a young one.
codlin moth	alt
	head	codling moth
	or	codling moth
	syl	cod+lin moth
	pos	n.
codling moth	0.
	or	codlin moth
	syl	cod+ling moth
	pos	n.
	def	a tortricid moth, the larvae of which are a pest of apples.
codlins-and-cream	0.
	syl	cod:lins-and-cream
	pos	n.
	def	an onagraceous plant, native to Europe and Asia and introduced into North America, having purplish-red flowers and hairy stems and leaves. Also called: {hairy willowherb}.
cod-liver oil	0.
	syl	cod-liv:er oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oil extracted from the livers of cod and related fish, rich in vitamins A and D and used to treat deficiency of these vitamins.
codomain	0.
	syl	co+do+main
	pron	<2k*ud*u1mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {{range} (sense 7)}.
codon	ety	C20: from #7code+ -#7on 
codon	0.
	syl	co+don
	pron	<1k*udon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics, biochem.
	def	a unit that consists of three adjacent bases on a DNA molecule and that determines the position of a specific amino acid in a protein molecule during protein synthesis.
codpiece	ety	C15: from #7cod %2#7+piece 
codpiece	0.
	syl	cod+piece
	pron	<1kod2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a bag covering the male genitals, attached to hose or breeches by laces, etc., worn in the 15th and 16th centuries.
co-driver	0.
	syl	co-driv:er
	pron	<1k*u2drIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two drivers who take turns to drive a car, esp. in a rally.
codswallop	ety	C20: of unknown origin
codswallop	0.
	syl	cods+wal:lop
	pron	<1kodz2wol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	nonsense.
cod war	0.
	syl	cod war
	pos	n.
	def	any of three disputes that occurred in 1958, 1972-73, and 1975-76 between Britain and Iceland, concerning Iceland's unilateral extension of her fishing limits.
William Frederick	infl
	head	Cody
	syl	Wil:liam Fred:er:ick.
	pos	n.
Cody	0.
	syl	Co:dy
	pron	<1k*udi>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of {Buffalo Bill}.
co-ed	1.
	syl	co-ed
	pron	<2k*u1ed>
	pos	adj.
	def	coeducational.
co-ed	2.
	syl	co-ed
	pron	<2k*u1ed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a female student in a coeducational college or university.
co-ed	3.
	syl	co-ed
	pron	<2k*u1ed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school or college providing coeducation.
coedit	0.
	syl	co+ed:it
	pron	<k*u1edit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to edit (a book, newspaper, etc.) jointly.
coeditor	sub
	head	coedit
	syl	co+1ed:i+tor
	pos	n.
coeducation	0.
	syl	co+ed:u+ca+tion
	pron	<2k*uedju1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	instruction in schools, colleges, etc., attended by both sexes.
coeducational	sub
	head	coeducation
	syl	co+ed:u+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
coeducationally	sub
	head	coeducation
	syl	co+ed:u+1ca+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
coefficient	ety	C17: from New Latin coeffici*_ens, from Latin co- together+ efficere to #7effect 
coefficient	1.a.
	syl	co+ef+fi+cient
	pron	<2k*ui1fiS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a numerical or constant factor in an algebraic term.
	exam	1	the coefficient of the term 3xyz is 3.
coefficient	1.b.
	syl	co+ef+fi+cient
	pron	<2k*ui1fiS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of all the factors of a term excluding one or more specified variables.
	exam	1	the coefficient of x in 3axyz is 3ayz.
coefficient	2.
	syl	co+ef+fi+cient
	pron	<2k*ui1fiS*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a number that is the value of a given substance under specified conditions.
coel-	ety	New Latin, from Greek koilos hollow
coel-	0.
	syl	coel-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating a cavity within a body or a hollow organ or part.
	exam	1	coelacanth;
	exam	2	coelenterate;
	exam	3	coelenteron.
coelacanth	ety	C19: from New Latin coelacanthus, literally: hollow spine, from #7coel -#7+ Greek akanthos spine
coelacanth	0.
	syl	coe+la+canth
	pron	<1sEl*2k@nT>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive marine bony fish of the genus (subclass , having fleshy limblike pectoral fins and occurring off the coast of E Africa: thought to be extinct until a living specimen was discovered in 1938.
coelenterate	ety	C19: from New Latin Coelenterata, hollow-intestined (creatures); see #7coel -#7, enteron 
coelenterate	1.
	syl	coe+len+ter+ate
	pron	<si1lent*2rAt>, <-rit>
	pos	n.
	def	any invertebrates of the phylum having a saclike body with a single opening (mouth), which occurs in polyp and medusa forms. The group includes the hydra, jellyfishes, sea anemones, and corals.
coelenterate	2.
	syl	coe+len+ter+ate
	pron	<si1lent*2rAt>, <-rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
coelenteric	sub
	head	coelenterate
	syl	coe+len+ter+ic
	pron	<2sElen?!1terik>
	pos	adj.
coelentera	infl
	head	coelenteron
	syl	coe+len+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coelenteron	0.
	syl	coe+len+ter+on
	pron	<si:1lent*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the simple saclike body cavity of a coelenterate.
coeliac	ety	C17: from Latin coeliacus, from Greek koiliakos, from koilia belly
celiac	alt
	head	coeliac
	or	coeliac
	syl	ce+li+ac
	pron	<1sEli2@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
coeliac	0.
	or	celiac
	syl	coe+li+ac
	pron	<1sEli2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the abdomen.
coeliac disease	0.
	syl	coe+li+ac dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic intestinal disorder of young children of unknown cause, characterized by distention of the abdomen and frothy and pale foul-smelling stools as the result of inadequate absorption of fat.
coelom	ety	C19: from Greek koil*_oma cavity, from koilos hollow; see #7coel -
coelostat	ety	C19: coelo-, from Latin caelum heaven, sky+-#7stat 
coelostat	0.
	syl	coe+lo+stat
	pron	<1sEl*2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical instrument consist?!ing of a plane mirror mounted parallel to the earth's axis and rotated about this axis once every two days so that light from a celestial body, esp. the sun, is reflected onto a second mirror, which reflects the beam into a telescope. Compare {siderostat}.
coenacle	0.
	syl	coen:a+cle
	pron	<1sen*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cenacle}.
cenesthesia	alt
	head	coenesthesia
	or	cenesthesis
	syl	ce+nes+the+si:a
	pron	<2sEnis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
coenesthesis	infl
	head	coenesthesia
	or	coenesthesia
	syl	coe+nes+the+sis
	pron	<2sEnis1TEsis>
	pos	n.
cenesthesis	infl
	head	coenesthesia
	or	cenesthesia
	syl	ce+nes+the+sis
	pron	<2sEnis1TEsis>
	pos	n.
coenesthesia	0.
	or	coenesthesis
	syl	coe+nes+the+si:a
	pron	<2sEnis1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	general awareness of one's own body.
coenesthetic	sub
	head	coenesthesia
	or	cenesthetic
	syl	coe+nes+thet+ic
	pron	<2sEnis1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
cenesthetic	sub
	head	coenesthesia
	or	coenesthetic
	syl	ce+nes+thet+ic
	pron	<2sEnis1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
coeno-	ety	New Latin, from Greek koinos common
coen-	alt
	head	coeno-
	or	coeno-
	syl	coen-
coeno-	0.
	or	coen-
	syl	coe:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	common.
	exam	1	coenocyte.
coenobite	ety	C17: from Old French or ecclesiastical Latin, from Greek koinobion convent, from koinos common+ bios life
cenobite	alt
	head	coenobite
	or	coenobite
	syl	ce+no+bite
	pron	<1sEn*u2bIt>
	pos	n.
coenobite	0.
	or	cenobite
	syl	coe+no+bite
	pron	<1sEn*u2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a religious order following a communal rule of life. Compare {eremite}.
coenobitic	sub
	head	coenobite
	syl	coe+no+bit+ic
	pron	<2sEn*u1bitik>
	pos	adj.
coenobitical	sub
	head	coenobite
	or	cenobitic
	syl	coe+no+1bit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cenobitic	sub
	head	coenobite
	or	coenobitical
	syl	ce+no+1bit+ic
	pos	adj.
cenobitical	sub
	head	coenobite
	syl	ce+no+1bit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
coenocyte	0.
	syl	coe+no+cyte
	pron	<1sEn*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a mass of protoplasm containing many nuclei and enclosed by a cell wall: occurs in many fungi and some algae.
coenocytic	sub
	head	coenocyte
	syl	coe+no+cyt+ic
	pron	<2sEn*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
coenosarc	ety	C19: from #7coeno -#7+ Greek sarx flesh
coenurus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7coeno -#7+ Greek oura tail, literally: common tail, referring to the single body with its many heads
coenuri	infl
	head	coenurus
	syl	coe+nu+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coenurus	0.
	syl	coe+nu+rus
	pron	<sE1nju*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an encysted larval form of the tapeworm containing many encapsulated heads. In sheep it can cause the gid, and when eaten by dogs it develops into several adult forms.
coenzyme	0.
	syl	co+en+zyme
	pron	<k*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a nonprotein organic molecule that forms a complex with certain enzymes and is essential for their activity. See also {apoenzyme}.
coequal	1.
	syl	co+e:qual
	pron	<k*u1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the same size, rank, etc.
coequal	2.
	syl	co+e:qual
	pron	<k*u1Ekw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing equal with another.
coequality	sub
	head	coequal
	or	coequalness
	syl	co+e:qual:i+ty
	pron	<2k*ui1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
coequalness	sub
	head	coequal
	or	coequality
	syl	co+1e:qual+ness
	pos	n.
coequally	sub
	head	coequal
	syl	co+1e:qual+ly
	pos	adv.
coerce	ety	C17: from Latin coerc*_ere to confine, restrain, from co- together+ arc*_ere to enclose
coerce	0.
	syl	co+erce
	pron	<k*u1R:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compel or restrain by force or authority without regard to individual wishes or desires.
coercer	sub
	head	coerce
	syl	co+1erc+er
	pos	n.
coercible	sub
	head	coerce
	syl	co+1er+ci:ble
	pos	adj.
coercion	1.
	syl	co+er+cion
	pron	<k*u1R:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or power of coercing.
coercion	2.
	syl	co+er+cion
	pron	<k*u1R:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	government by force.
coercionist	sub
	head	coercion
	syl	co+1er+cion+ist
	pos	n.
coercively	sub
	head	coercion
	syl	co+1er+cive+ly
	pos	adv.
coerciveness	sub
	head	coercion
	syl	co+1er+cive+ness
	pos	n.
coercive force	0.
	syl	co+er+cive force
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the magnetization of a ferromagnetic material as expressed by the external magnetic field strength necessary to demagnetize it. Measured in amperes per metre. Compare {coercivity}.
coercivity	0.
	syl	co+er+civ+i:ty
	pron	<2k*uR:1siviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the magnetic-field strength necessary to demagnetize a ferromagnetic material that is magnetized to saturation. It is measured in amperes per metre. Compare {coercive force}.
coessential	0.
	syl	co+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2k*ui1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	being one in essence or nature: a term applied to the three persons of the Trinity.
coessentiality	sub
	head	coessential
	or	coessentialness
	syl	co+es+sen+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<2k*ui2senSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
coessentialness	sub
	head	coessential
	or	coessentiality
	syl	co+es+1sen+tial+ness
	pos	n.
coessentially	sub
	head	coessential
	syl	co+es+1sen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
coetaneous	ety	C17: from Latin coaet*_aneus, from co- same+ aet*_as age
coetaneous	0.
	syl	co+e:ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2k*ui1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of the same age or period.
coetaneously	sub
	head	coetaneous
	syl	co+e:1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
coetaneousness	sub
	head	coetaneous
	syl	co+e:1ta+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
coeternal	0.
	syl	co+e:ter+nal
	pron	<2k*ui1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing together eternally.
coeternally	sub
	head	coeternal
	syl	co+e:1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
coeternity	0.
	syl	co+e:ter+ni:ty
	pron	<2k*ui1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	existence for, from, or in eternity with another being.
Coeur de Lion	0.
	syl	Coeur de Lion
	pron	<1kR:> <d*> <1lE*n>, French <k@or> <d*1lj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	Lion Heart: an epithet applied to Richard I of England.
coeval	ety	C17: from Late Latin coaevus from Latin co-+aevum age
coeval	1.
	syl	co+e:val
	pron	<k*u1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to the same age or generation.
coeval	2.
	syl	co+e:val
	pron	<k*u1EvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a contemporary.
coevality	sub
	head	coeval
	syl	co+e:val+i:ty
	pron	<2k*ui?!1v@liti>
	pos	n.
coevally	sub
	head	coeval
	syl	co+1e:val+ly
	pos	adv.
coexecutor	0.
	syl	co+ex+ec:u+tor
	pron	<2k*uig1zekjut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person acting jointly with another or others as executor.
coexecutrix	sub
	head	coexecutor
	syl	co+ex+1ec:u+trix
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
coexist	1.
	syl	co+ex+ist
	pron	<2k*uig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exist together at the same time or in the same place.
coexist	2.
	syl	co+ex+ist
	pron	<2k*uig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exist together in peace.
coexistence	sub
	head	coexist
	syl	co+ex+1ist+ence
	pos	n.
coexistent	sub
	head	coexist
	syl	co+ex+1ist+ent
	pos	adj.
coextend	0.
	syl	co+ex+tend
	pron	<2k*uik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend or cause to extend equally in space or time.
coextension	sub
	head	coextend
	syl	co+ex+1ten+sion
	pos	n.
coextensive	0.
	syl	co+ex+ten+sive
	pron	<2k*uik1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the same limits or extent.
coextensively	sub
	head	coextensive
	syl	co+ex+1ten+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
C of C	0.
	syl	C. of C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Chamber of Commerce.
C of E	0.
	syl	C. of E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Church of England.
coff	ety	C15: from the past participle of obsolete copen to buy, of Low German origin; compare German kaufen to buy
coffs	infl
	head	coff
	syl	coffs
	pos	vb.
coffing	infl
	head	coff
	syl	cof+fing
	pos	vb.
coffed	infl
	head	coff
	or	coft
	syl	coffed
	pos	vb.
coft	infl
	head	coff
	or	coffed
	syl	coft.
	pos	vb.
coff	0.
	syl	coff
	pron	<kof>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to buy; purchase.
coffee	ety	C16: from Italian caff*`e, from Turkish kahve, from Arabic qahwah coffee, wine
coffee	1.a.
	syl	cof+fee
	pron	<1kofi>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink consisting of an infusion of the roasted and ground or crushed seeds of the coffee tree.
coffee	1.b.
	syl	cof+fee
	pron	<1kofi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	coffee grounds.
coffee	2.
	syl	cof+fee
	pron	<1kofi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coffee beans}. the beanlike seeds of the coffee tree, used to make this beverage.
coffee	3.
	syl	cof+fee
	pron	<1kofi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {coffee tree}.
coffee	4.a.
	syl	cof+fee
	pron	<1kofi>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium to dark-brown colour.
coffee	4.b.
	syl	cof+fee
	pron	<1kofi>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a coffee carpet.
coffee bag	0.
	syl	cof+fee bag
	pos	n.
	def	a small bag containing ground coffee beans, infused to make coffee.
coffee bar	0.
	syl	cof+fee bar
	pos	n.
	def	a caf*'e; snack bar.
coffee cup	0.
	syl	cof+fee cup
	pos	n.
	def	a cup from which coffee may be drunk, usually smaller than a teacup.
coffee house	0.
	syl	cof+fee house
	pos	n.
	def	a place where coffee is served, esp. one that was a fashionable meeting place in 18th-century London.
coffee mill	0.
	syl	cof+fee mill
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for grinding roasted coffee beans.
coffee morning	0.
	syl	cof+fee morn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a social event (often held in order to raise money) at which coffee is served.
coffee nut	1.
	syl	cof+fee nut
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the Kentucky coffee tree.
coffee nut	2.
	syl	cof+fee nut
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Kentucky coffee tree}.
coffeepot	0.
	syl	cof:fee+pot
	pron	<1kofi2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a pot in which coffee is brewed or served.
coffee shop	0.
	syl	cof+fee shop
	pos	n.
	def	a shop where coffee is sold or drunk.
coffee table	0.
	syl	cof+fee ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a low table, on which newspapers, etc., may be placed and coffee served.
coffee-table book	0.
	syl	cof:fee-ta:ble book
	pos	n.
	def	a book designed to be looked at rather than read.
coffee tree	1.
	syl	cof+fee tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several rubiaceous trees of the genus esp. the seeds of which are used in the preparation of the beverage coffee.
coffee tree	2.
	syl	cof+fee tree
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Kentucky coffee tree}.
coffer	ety	C13: from Old French coffre, from Latin cophinus basket, from Greek kophinos 
coffer	1.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chest, esp. for storing valuables.
coffer	2.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a store of money.
coffer	3.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {caisson, lacuna}. an ornamental sunken panel in a ceiling, dome, etc.
coffer	4.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	n.
	def	a watertight box or chamber.
coffer	5.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cofferdam}.
coffer	6.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store, as in a coffer.
coffer	7.
	syl	cof+fer
	pron	<1kof*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (a ceiling, dome, etc.) with coffers.
cofferdam	0.
	syl	cof:fer+dam
	pron	<1kof*2d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a watertight structure that encloses an area under water, pumped dry to enable construction work to be carried out. Often shortened to {coffer}.
coffin	ety	C14: from Old French cofin, from Latin cophinus basket; see #7coffer 
coffin	1.
	syl	cof+fin
	pron	<1kofin>
	pos	n.
	def	a box in which a corpse is buried or cremated.
coffin	2.
	syl	cof+fin
	pron	<1kofin>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a horse's foot that contains the coffin bone.
coffin	3.
	syl	cof+fin
	pron	<1kofin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coffin block}. a frame for holding electrotype or stereotype printing plates. {~}
coffin	4.
	syl	cof+fin
	pron	<1kofin>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in or as in a coffin.
coffin bone	0.
	syl	cof+fin bone
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal phalangeal bone inside the hoof of the horse and similar animals.
coffin nail	0.
	syl	cof+fin nail
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slang word for {cigarette}.
coffle	ety	C18: from Arabic q*_afilah caravan
coffle	0.
	syl	cof+fle
	pron	<1kofL>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a line of slaves, beasts, etc., fastened together.
C of S	0.
	syl	C. of S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Church of Scotland.
cog	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish kogge, Swedish kugge, Norwegian kug 
cog	H1.1.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the teeth or projections on the rim of a gearwheel.
cog	H1.2.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	n.
	def	a gearwheel, esp. a small one.
cog	H1.3.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing playing a small part in a large organization or process.
cogs	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cogs
	pos	vb.
cogging	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cog+ging
	pos	vb.
cogged	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cogged.
	pos	vb.
cog	H1.4.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to roll (cast steel ingots) to convert them into blooms.
cog	ety	C16: originally a dice-playing term, of unknown origin
cogs	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cogs
	pos	vb.
cogging	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cog+ging
	pos	vb.
cogged	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cogged.
	pos	vb.
cog	H2.0.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat in (a game, esp. dice), as by loading a dice.
cog	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
cog	H3.1.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenon that projects from the end of a timber beam for fitting into a mortise.
cogs	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cogs
	pos	vb.
cogging	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cog+ging
	pos	vb.
cogged	infl
	head	cog
	syl	cogged.
	pos	vb.
cog	H3.2.
	syl	cog
	pron	<kog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (pieces of wood) with cogs.
cog	0.
	syl	cog.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cognate.
cogent	ety	C17: from Latin c*_ogent-, c*_og*_ens, driving together, from c*_ogere, from co- together+ agere to drive
cogent	0.
	syl	co+gent
	pron	<1k*uJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	compelling belief or assent; forcefully convincing.
cogency	sub
	head	cogent
	syl	co+gen+cy
	pos	n.
cogently	sub
	head	cogent
	syl	co+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
Frederick Donald	infl
	head	Coggan
	syl	Fred:er:ick Don:ald.
	pos	n.
Coggan	0.
	syl	Cog:gan
	pron	<1kog*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, Archbishop of York (1961-74); Archbishop of Canterbury from 1974.
cogitable	0.
	syl	cog:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1koJit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	conceivable.
cogitate	ety	C16: from Latin c*_ogit*_are, from co- (intensive)+ agit*_are to turn over, #7agitate 
cogitate	0.
	syl	cog:i+tate
	pron	<1koJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to think deeply about (a problem, possibility, etc.); ponder.
cogitatingly	sub
	head	cogitate
	syl	cog:i+2tat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
cogitation	sub
	head	cogitate
	syl	cog:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
cogitator	sub
	head	cogitate
	syl	cog:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
cogitative	1.
	syl	cog:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1koJit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of thinking.
cogitative	2.
	syl	cog:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1koJit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	thoughtful.
cogitatively	sub
	head	cogitative
	syl	cog:i+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
cogitativeness	sub
	head	cogitative
	syl	cog:i+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
ergo sum	infl
	head	cogito
	syl	er:go sum
	pron	Latin. <1kogi2t*u> <1R:g*u> <1sum>
cogito	0.
	syl	co+gi+to
	pron	Latin. <1kogi2t*u> <1R:g*u> <1sum>
	def	I think, therefore I am; the basis of Descartes' philosophy.
Cognac	1.
	syl	Cog+nac
	pron	<1konj@k>, French <kc1$jak>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW France: centre of the district famed for its brandy. Pop.: 22612 (1975).
Cognac	2.
	syl	Cog+nac
	pron	<1konj@k>, French <kc1$jak>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a high-quality grape brandy.
cognate	ety	C17: from Latin cogn*_atus, from co- same+ gn*_atus born, variant of n*_atus, past participle of n*_asc*_i to be born &- #!cog+nate+ly adv. &- #!cog+nate+ness n. ?- cog+#!na+tion n.
cognate	1.
	syl	cog+nate
	pron	<1kognAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	akin; related.
	exam	1	cognate languages.
cognate	2.
	syl	cog+nate
	pron	<1kognAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	related by blood or descended from a common maternal ancestor. Compare {agnate}.
cognate object	3.
	head	cognate
	syl	cognate object.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun functioning as the object of a verb to which it is etymologically related, as in or {~}
cognate	4.
	syl	cog+nate
	pron	<1kognAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	something that is cognate with something else.
cognition	ety	C15: from Latin cogniti*_o, from cogn*_oscere from co- (intensive)+ n*_oscere to learn; see #7know 
cognition	1.
	syl	cog+ni+tion
	pron	<kog1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mental act or process by which knowledge is acquired, including perception, intuition, and reasoning.
cognition	2.
	syl	cog+ni+tion
	pron	<kog1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the knowledge that results from such an act or process.
cognitional	sub
	head	cognition
	syl	cog+1ni+tion+al
	pos	adj.
cognitive	sub
	head	cognition
	syl	cog+ni+tive
	pron	<1kognitiv>
	pos	adj.
cognitive dissonance	0.
	syl	cog+ni+tive dis+so+nance
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an uncomfortable state resulting from conflicting cognitions of an object.
cognisable	alt
	head	cognizable
	or	cognizable
	syl	cog+ni+sa:ble
	pron	<1kogniz*bL>, <1koni->
	pos	adj.
cognizable	1.
	or	cognisable
	syl	cog+ni+za:ble
	pron	<1kogniz*bL>, <1koni->
	pos	adj.
	def	perceptible.
cognizable	2.
	or	cognisable
	syl	cog+ni+za:ble
	pron	<1kogniz*bL>, <1koni->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	susceptible to the jurisdiction of a court.
cognizably	sub
	head	cognizable
	or	cognisably
	syl	cog+ni+za:bly
	pos	adv.
cognisably	sub
	head	cognizable
	or	cognizably
	syl	cog+ni+sa:bly
	pos	adv.
cognizance	ety	C14: from Old French conoissance, from conoistre to know, from Latin cogn*_oscere to learn; see #7cognition 
cognisance	alt
	head	cognizance
	or	cognizance
	syl	cog+ni+sance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
cognizance	1.
	or	cognisance
	syl	cog+ni+zance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge; acknowledgment.
take cognizance of	2.
	head	cognizance
	syl	take cognizance of.
	def	to take notice of; acknowledge, esp. officially.
cognizance	3.
	or	cognisance
	syl	cog+ni+zance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
	def	the range or scope of knowledge or perception.
cognizance	4.a.
	or	cognisance
	syl	cog+ni+zance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
	def	the right of a court to hear and determine a cause or matter.
cognizance	4.b.
	or	cognisance
	syl	cog+ni+zance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of certain facts upon which the court must act without requiring proof.
cognizance	4.d.
	or	cognisance
	syl	cog+ni+zance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	confession.
cognizance	5.
	or	cognisance
	syl	cog+ni+zance
	pron	<1kogniz*ns>, <1koni->
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a distinguishing badge or bearing.
cognisant	alt
	head	cognizant
	or	cognizant
	syl	cog+ni+sant
	pron	<1kogniz*nt>, <1koni->
	pos	adj.
cognizant	0.
	or	cognisant
	syl	cog+ni+zant
	pron	<1kogniz*nt>, <1koni->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	aware; having knowledge.
cognise	alt
	head	cognize
	or	cognize
	syl	cog+nise
	pron	<1kognIz>, <kog1nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cognize	0.
	or	cognise
	syl	cog+nize
	pron	<1kognIz>, <kog1nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive, become aware of, or know.
cognomen	ety	C19: from Latin: additional name, from co- together+ n*_omen name; influenced in form by cogn*_oscere to learn
cognomens	infl
	head	cognomen
	or	cognomina
	syl	cog+no+mens
	pron	<-1nomin*>, <-1n*u->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cognomina	infl
	head	cognomen
	or	cognomens
	syl	cog+nom:i+na
	pron	<-1nomin*>, <-1n*u->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cognomen	0.
	syl	cog+no+men
	pron	<kog1n*umen>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	an ancient Roman's third name or nickname, which later became his family name. See also {agnomen, nomen, praenomen}.
cognominal	sub
	head	cognomen
	syl	cog+nom:i+nal
	pron	<kog1nominL>, <-1n*u->
	pos	adj.
cognominally	sub
	head	cognomen
	syl	cog+1nom:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
cognoscenti	ety	C18: from obsolete Italian (modern conoscente) , from Latin cogn*_oscere to know, learn about
conoscenti	alt
	head	cognoscenti
	or	cognoscenti
	syl	con:o+scen+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
cognoscente	infl
	head	cognoscenti
	syl	co+gno+scen+te
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing. sometimes; sing.
cognoscenti	0.
	or	conoscenti
	syl	co+gno+scen+ti
	pron	<2konj*u1Senti>, <2kogn*->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	people with informed ap?!preciation of a particular field, esp. in the fine arts; connoisseurs.
cogon	ety	from Spanish cog*'on, from Tagalog kugon 
cogon	0.
	syl	co+gon
	pron	<1k*ug*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the coarse tropical grasses of the genus esp. and of the Philippines, which are used for thatching.
cogway	alt
	head	cog railway
	or	cog railway
	syl	cog+way
	pron	<1kog2wA>
	pos	n.
cog railway	0.
	or	cogway
	syl	cog rail+way
	pron	<1kog2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	other terms {rack railway}.
cogwheel	0.
	syl	cog+wheel
	pron	<1kog2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gearwheel}.
cohabit	ety	C16: via Late Latin, from Latin co- together+ habit*_are to live
cohabit	0.
	syl	co+hab+it
	pron	<k*u1h@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to live together as husband and wife, esp. without being married.
cohabitant	sub
	head	cohabit
	or	cohabiter
	syl	co+1hab+it+ant
	pos	n.
cohabiter	sub
	head	cohabit
	or	cohabitant
	syl	co+1hab+it+er
	pos	n.
cohabitation	sub
	head	cohabit
	syl	co+2hab:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
coheir	0.
	syl	co+heir
	pron	<k*u1e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who inherits jointly with others.
coheiress	sub
	head	coheir
	syl	co+1heir+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
cohere	ety	C16: from Latin cohaer*_ere from co- together+ haer*_ere to cling, adhere
cohere	1.
	syl	co+here
	pron	<k*u1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold or stick firmly together.
cohere	2.
	syl	co+here
	pron	<k*u1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to connect or be connected logically; be consistent.
cohere	3.
	syl	co+here
	pron	<k*u1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to be held together by the action of molecular forces.
coherency	alt
	head	coherence
	or	coherence
	syl	co+her+en+cy
	pos	n.
coherence	1.
	or	coherency
	syl	co+her+ence
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	logical or natural connection or consistency.
coherence	2.
	or	coherency
	syl	co+her+ence
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{cohesion} (sense 1)}.
coherent	1.
	syl	co+her+ent
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of logical and consistent speech, thought, etc.
coherent	2.
	syl	co+her+ent
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	logical; consistent and orderly.
coherent	3.
	syl	co+her+ent
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cohering or sticking together.
coherent	4.
	syl	co+her+ent
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of two or more waves
	def	having the same frequency and the same phase or a fixed phase difference.
	exam	1	coherent light.
coherent	5.
	syl	co+her+ent
	pron	<k*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a system of units
	def	consisting only of units the quotient or product of any two of which yield the unit of the resultant quantity.
coherently	sub
	head	coherent
	syl	co+1her+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
cohesion	ety	C17: from Latin cohaesus stuck together, past participle of cohaer*_ere to #7cohere 
cohesion	1.
	syl	co+he+sion
	pron	<k*u1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of cohering; tendency to unite.
cohesion	2.
	syl	co+he+sion
	pron	<k*u1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the force that holds together the atoms or molecules in a solid or liquid, as distinguished from adhesion.
cohesion	3.
	syl	co+he+sion
	pron	<k*u1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the fusion in some plants of flower parts, such as petals, that are usually separate.
cohesive	1.
	syl	co+he+sive
	pron	<k*u1hEsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or causing cohesion.
cohesive	2.
	syl	co+he+sive
	pron	<k*u1hEsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to cohere or stick together.
cohesively	sub
	head	cohesive
	syl	co+1he+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
cohesiveness	sub
	head	cohesive
	syl	co+1he+sive+ness
	pos	n.
coho	ety	origin unknown; probably from an American Indian language
coho	infl
	or	cohos
	syl	co:ho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cohos	infl
	head	coho
	or	coho
	syl	co:hos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coho	0.
	syl	co:ho
	pron	<1k*uh*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Pacific salmon, Also called: {silver salmon}.
cohobate	ety	C17: from New Latin cohob*_are, perhaps from Arabic ka`aba to repeat an action
cohobate	0.
	syl	co+ho+bate
	pron	<1k*uh*u2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	to redistil (a distillate), esp. by allowing it to mingle with the remaining matter.
cohort	ety	C15: from Latin cohors yard, company of soldiers; related to hortus garden
cohort	1.
	syl	co+hort
	pron	<1k*uhc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the ten units of between 300 and 600 men in an ancient Roman Legion.
cohort	2.
	syl	co+hort
	pron	<1k*uhc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any band of warriors or associates.
	exam	1	the cohorts of Satan.
cohort	3.
	syl	co+hort
	pron	<1k*uhc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a subclass (usually of mammals) or subfamily (of plants).
cohosh	ety	C18: probably of Algonquian origin
cohosh	0.
	syl	co+hosh
	pron	<1k*uhoS>, <k*u1hoS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American plants, such as the {blue cohosh} family and {black cohosh} family .
cohune	ety	C19: from American Spanish, from South American Indian *'okh*'un 
cohune	0.
	syl	co+hune
	pron	<k*u1hu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American feather palm, (or whose large oily nuts yield an oil similar to coconut oil. Also called: {cohune palm}. See also {coquilla nut}.
COI	0.
	syl	C.O.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Central Office of Information.
coif	ety	C14: from Old French coiffe, from Late Latin cofea helmet, cap, of obscure origin
coif	1.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kcif>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting cap worn under a veil, worn in the Middle Ages by many women but now only by nuns.
coif	2.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kcif>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar cap, such as a leather cap worn under a chainmail hood.
coif	3.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kcif>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	the white cap worn by a sergeant at law.
coif	4.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kcif>
	pos	n.
	def	a base for the elaborate women's headdresses of the 16th century.
coif	5.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kwa:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {{coiffure} (sense 1)}.
coifs	infl
	head	coif
	syl	coifs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
coiffing	infl
	head	coif
	syl	coif+fing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
coiffed	infl
	head	coif
	syl	coiffed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
coif	6.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kcif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a coif.
coif	7.
	syl	coif
	pron	<kwa:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange (the hair).
coiffeur	0.
	syl	coif+feur
	pron	<kwa:1fR:>, French <kwa1f@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairdresser. &- {coif+feuse} (kw$a$:#!f$z$:z; kwa#!f$o$:z)
coiffure	1.
	syl	coif+fure
	pron	<kwa:1fju*>, French <kwa1fy:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairstyle.
coiffure	2.
	syl	coif+fure
	pron	<kwa:1fju*>, French <kwa1fy:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {headdress}.
coiffure	3.
	syl	coif+fure
	pron	<kwa:1fju*>, French <kwa1fy:r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress or arrange (the hair).
coigne	alt
	head	coign
	or	coign
	syl	coigne
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	n.
coign	0.
	or	coigne
	syl	coign
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {quoin}.
coign of vantage	0.
	syl	coign of van+tage
	pos	n.
	def	an advantageous position or stance for observation or action.
coil	ety	C16: from Old French coillir to collect together; see #7cull 
coil	H1.1.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wind or gather (ropes, hair, etc.) into loops or (of rope, hair, etc.) to be formed in such loops.
coil	H1.2.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a winding course.
coil	H1.3.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	something wound in a connected series of loops.
coil	H1.4.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a single loop of such a series.
coil	H1.5.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of pipes in a spiral or loop, as in a con?!denser.
coil	H1.6.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical conductor wound into the form of a spiral, sometimes with a soft iron core, to provide inductance or a magnetic field. See also {induction coil}.
coil	H1.7.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an intrauterine contraceptive device in the shape of a coil.
coil	H1.8.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the transformer in a petrol engine that supplies the high voltage to the sparking plugs.
coiler	sub
	head	coil
	syl	coil+er
	pos	n.
coil	ety	C16: of unknown origin
coil	H2.0.
	syl	coil
	pron	<kcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the troubles and activities of the world (in the Shakespearian phrase {this mortal coil) }.
coil spring	0.
	syl	coil spring
	pos	n.
	def	a helical spring formed from wire.
Coimbatore	0.
	syl	Co+im+ba+tore
	pron	<2kc:imb*1tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW India, in W Tamil Nadu. Pop.: 356368 (1971).
Coimbra	0.
	syl	Coim+bra
	pron	Portuguese <1kwimbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Portugal: capital of Portugal from 1190 to 1260; seat of the country's oldest university. Pop.: 108046 (1970).
coin	ety	C14: from Old French: stamping die, from Latin cuneus wedge
coin	1.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal disc or piece used as money.
coin	2.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	n.
	def	metal currency, as opposed to securities, paper currency, etc.
coin	3.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a variant spelling of {quoin}.
pay (a person) back in (his) own coin	4.
	head	coin
	syl	pay (a person) back in (his) own coin.
	def	to treat (a person) in the way that he has treated others.
coin	5.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or stamp (coins).
coin	6.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into a coin.
coin	7.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fabricate or invent (words, etc.).
coin	8.
	syl	coin
	pron	<kcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make (money) rapidly (esp. in the phrase {coin it in}) .
to coin a phrase	9.
	head	coin
	syl	to coin a phrase.
	def	said ironically after one uses a clich*'e.
the other side of the coin	10.
	head	coin
	syl	the other side of the coin.
	def	the opposite view of a matter.
coinable	sub
	head	coin
	syl	coin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
coiner	sub
	head	coin
	syl	coin+er
	pos	n.
coinage	1.
	syl	coin+age
	pron	<1kciniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	coins collectively.
coinage	2.
	syl	coin+age
	pron	<1kciniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of striking coins.
coinage	3.
	syl	coin+age
	pron	<1kciniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the currency of a country.
coinage	4.
	syl	coin+age
	pron	<1kciniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inventing something, esp. a word or phrase.
coinage	5.
	syl	coin+age
	pron	<1kciniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a newly invented word, phrase, usage, etc.
coin box	0.
	syl	coin box
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a coin-operated machine into which coins are placed.
coincide	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- together+ incidere to occur, befall, from cadere to fall
coincide	1.
	syl	co+in+cide
	pron	<2k*uin1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur or exist simultaneously.
coincide	2.
	syl	co+in+cide
	pron	<2k*uin1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be identical in nature, character, etc.
coincide	3.
	syl	co+in+cide
	pron	<2k*uin1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to agree.
coincidence	1.
	syl	co+in+ci+dence
	pron	<k*u1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a chance occurrence of events remarkable either for being simultaneous or for apparently being connected.
coincidence	2.
	syl	co+in+ci+dence
	pron	<k*u1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact, condition, or state of coinciding.
coincidence	3.
	syl	co+in+ci+dence
	pron	<k*u1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a circuit that produces an output pulse only when both its input terminals receive pulses within a specified interval.
	exam	1	coincidence gate.
coincident	1.
	syl	co+in+ci+dent
	pron	<k*u1insid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same position in space or time.
coincident	2.
	syl	co+in+ci+dent
	pron	<k*u1insid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by with
	def	in exact agreement; consonant.
coincidental	sub
	head	coincident
	syl	co+2in+ci+1dent+al
	pos	adj.
coincidentally	sub
	head	coincident
	syl	co+2in+ci+1dent+al+ly
	pos	adv.
coin-op	0.
	syl	coin-op
	pron	<1kcin2op>
	pos	n.
	def	a launderette or other service installation in which the machines are operated by insertion of a coin.
coinsurance	1.
	syl	co+in+sur+ance
	pron	<2k*uin1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a method of insurance by which property is insured for a certain percentage of its value by a commercial insurance policy while the owner assumes liability for the remainder.
coinsurance	2.
	syl	co+in+sur+ance
	pron	<2k*uin1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	joint insurance held by two or more persons.
coinsure	1.
	syl	co+in+sure
	pron	<2k*uin1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take out coinsurance.
coinsure	2.
	syl	co+in+sure
	pron	<2k*uin1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to insure (property) jointly with another.
coinsurer	sub
	head	coinsure
	syl	co+in+1sur+er
	pos	n.
Cointreau	0.
	syl	Coin+treau
	pron	<1kwa:ntr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a colourless liqueur with orange flavouring.
coir	ety	C16: from Malayalam k*_ayar rope, from k*_ayaru to be twisted
coir	0.
	syl	coir
	pron	<1kci*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre prepared from the husk of the coconut, used in making rope and matting.
Coire	0.
	syl	Coire
	pron	<kwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Chur}.
coit	ety	C20: perhaps a variant and special use of #7quoit, referring to roundness
coit	0.
	syl	coit
	pron	<kcit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	buttocks; backside. Also called: {quoit}.
coitus	ety	C18 coitus: from Latin: a uniting, from co*_ire to meet, from *_ire to go
coition	alt
	head	coitus
	or	coitus
	syl	co:i+tion
	pron	<k*u1iS*n>
	pos	n.
coitus	0.
	or	coition
	syl	co:i+tus
	pron	<1k*uit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical term for {sexual intercourse}.
coital	sub
	head	coitus
	syl	co:i+tal
	pos	adj.
coitus interruptus	0.
	syl	co:i+tus in:ter+rup+tus
	pron	<2int*1r^pt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the deliberate withdrawal of the penis from the vagina before ejaculation.
coitus reservatus	0.
	syl	co:i+tus res+er+va+tus
	pron	<2rez*1va:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the deliberate delaying or avoidance of orgasm during intercourse.
cojones	1.
	syl	co+jo+nes
	pron	Spanish. <ko1$xonAs>
	def	testicles.
cojones	2.
	syl	co+jo+nes
	pron	Spanish. <ko1$xonAs>
	def	manly courage.
coke	ety	C17: probably a variant of C14 northern English dialect colk core, of obscure origin
coke	H1.1.
	syl	coke
	pron	<k*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid-fuel product containing about 80 per cent of carbon produced by distillation of coal to drive off its volatile constituents: used as a fuel and in metallurgy as a reducing agent for converting metal oxides into metals.
coke	H1.2.
	syl	coke
	pron	<k*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar material, such as the layer formed in the cylinders of a car engine by incomplete combustion of the fuel.
coke	H1.3.
	syl	coke
	pron	<k*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or convert into coke.
coke	H2.0.
	syl	coke
	pron	<k*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {cocaine}.
Coke	H1.0.
	syl	Coke
	pron	<k*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	short for {Coca-Cola}.
Coke	H2.0.
	syl	Coke
	pron	<kuk>, <k*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.ward}. 1552-1634, English jurist, noted for his defence of the common law against encroachment from the Crown: the Petition of Right (1628) was largely his work.
cokuloris	ety	C20: of unknown origin
cokuloris	0.
	syl	cok:u+lo+ris
	pron	<2kok*1lc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a palette with irregular holes, placed between lighting and camera to prevent glare.
col	ety	C19: from French: neck, col, from Latin collum neck
col	1.
	syl	col
	pron	<kol>, French <kcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of land or a ridge connecting two outlying features, such as mountain peaks.
col	2.
	syl	col
	pron	<kol>, French <kcl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a pressure region between two anticyclones and two depressions, associated with variable weather.
col	1.
	syl	col.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	colour(ed).
col	2.
	syl	col.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	column.
Col	1.
	syl	Col.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Colombia(n).
Col	2.
	syl	Col.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Colonel.
Col	3.
	syl	Col.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Colossians.
col-	H1.0.
	syl	col-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {com-} before
col-	H2.0.
	syl	col-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {colo-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	colectomy.
cola	ety	C18: from kola, probably variant of Mandingo kolo nut
kola	alt
	head	cola
	or	cola
	syl	ko:la
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
cola	H1.1.
	or	kola
	syl	co:la
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two tropical sterculiaceous trees, or widely cultivated in tropical regions for their seeds (see {cola nut) }.
cola	H1.2.
	or	kola
	syl	co:la
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet carbonated drink flavoured with cola nuts.
cola	H2.0.
	syl	co:la
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {{colon%1} (sense 3)} or {colon%2}.
colander	ety	C14 colyndore, probably from Old Proven*,cal colador, via Medieval Latin, from Late Latin c*_ol*_are to filter, from Latin c*_olum sieve
cullender	alt
	head	colander
	or	colander
	syl	cul+len+der
	pos	n.
colander	0.
	or	cullender
	syl	col+an+der
	pron	<1kol*nd*>, <1k^l->
	pos	n.
	def	a pan with a perforated bottom for straining or rinsing foods.
cola nut	0.
	syl	co:la nut
	pos	n.
	def	any of the seeds of the cola tree, which contain caffeine and theobromine and are used medicinally and in the manufacture of soft drinks.
colatitude	0.
	syl	co+lat:i+tude
	pron	<k*u1l@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy, navigation.
	def	the complement of the celestial latitude.
Claudette	1.
	head	Colbert
	syl	Clau:dette
	pron	<klo1det>
	def	original name born 1905, U.S. film actress, born in France. Her films include (1934), (1934), (1942), (1947), and (1950).
Jean Baptiste	2.
	head	Colbert
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste
	pron	<Z*~a> <ba1tist>
	def	1619-83, French statesman; chief minister to Louis XIV: reformed the taille and pursued a mercantalist policy, creating a powerful navy and merchant fleet and building roads and canals.
colcannon	ety	C18: from Irish Gaelic c*_al ceannan, literally: white-headed cabbage
colcannon	0.
	syl	col+can+non
	pron	<k*l1k@n*n>, <1kol2k@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish, originating in Ireland, of potatoes and cabbage or other greens boiled and mashed together.
Colchester	0.
	syl	Col+ches+ter
	pron	<1k*ulCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E England, in NE Essex. Pop.: 76145 (1971). Latin name: {Camulodunum}.
colchicine	ety	C19: from #7colchicum+ -#7ine %2
colchicine	0.
	syl	col+chi+cine
	pron	<1kolCi2sEn>, <-sin>, <1kolki->
	pos	n.
	def	a pale-yellow crystalline alkaloid extracted from seeds or corms of the autumn crocus and used in the treatment of gout. Formula: C\2\2H\2\5NO\6.
colchicum	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek kolkhikon, from kolkhikos of C#7olchis 
colchicum	1.
	syl	col+chi+cum
	pron	<1kolCik*m>, <1kolki->
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus such as the autumn crocus.
colchicum	2.
	syl	col+chi+cum
	pron	<1kolCik*m>, <1kolki->
	pos	n.
	def	the dried seeds or corms of the autumn crocus: a source of colchicine.
Colchis	0.
	syl	Col+chis
	pron	<1kolkis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus; the land of Medea and the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology.
colcothar	ety	C17: from French colcotar, from Spanish colc*'otar, from Arabic dialect qulqut*_ar 
colcothar	0.
	syl	col+co+thar
	pron	<1kolk*2Ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a finely powdered form of ferric oxide produced by heating ferric sulphate and used as a pigment and as jewellers' rouge. Also called: {crocus}.
cold	ety	Old English ceald; related to Old Norse kaldr, Gothic kalds, Old High German kalt; see #7cool 
cold	1.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having relatively little warmth; of a rather low temperature.
	exam	1	cold weather;
	exam	2	cold hands.
cold	2.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	without sufficient or proper warmth.
	exam	1	this meal is cold.
cold	3.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in affection, enthusiasm, or warmth of feeling.
	exam	1	a cold manner.
cold	4.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not affected by emotion; objective.
	exam	1	cold logic.
cold	5.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	dead.
cold	6.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually unresponsive or frigid.
cold	7.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in freshness.
	exam	1	a cold scent;
	exam	2	cold news.
cold	8.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	chilling to the spirit; depressing.
cold	9.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	having violet, blue, or green predominating; giving no sensation of warmth.
cold	10.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	denoting or relating to a process in which work-hardening occurs as a result of the plastic de?!formation of a metal at too low a temperature for annealing to take place.
cold	11.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a seeker
	def	far from the object of a search.
cold comfort	12.
	head	cold
	syl	cold comfort.
	def	little or no comfort.
cold steel	13.
	head	cold
	syl	cold steel.
	def	the use of bayonets, knives, etc., in combat.
in cold blood	14.
	head	cold
	syl	in cold blood.
	def	without feeling pity or remorse; ruthlessly.
leave (someone) cold	15.
	head	cold
	syl	leave (someone) cold.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to excite.
	exam	1	the performance left me cold.
throw cold water on	16.
	head	cold
	syl	throw cold water on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be unenthusiastic about or discourage.
cold	17.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the absence of heat regarded as a positive force.
	exam	1	the cold took away our breath.
cold	18.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation caused by loss or lack of heat.
(out) in the cold	19.
	head	cold
	syl	(out) in the cold.
	qual	Informal.
	def	neglected; ignored.
cold	20.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute viral infection of the upper respiratory passages characterized by discharge of watery mucus from the nose, sneezing, etc.
cold	21.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without preparation.
	exam	1	he played his part cold.
cold	22.
	syl	cold
	pron	<k*uld>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	thoroughly.
	exam	1	he learnt his lesson cold.
coldish	sub
	head	cold
	syl	cold+ish
	pos	adj.
coldly	sub
	head	cold
	syl	cold+ly
	pos	adv.
coldness	sub
	head	cold
	syl	cold+ness
	pos	n.
cold-blooded	1.
	syl	cold-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing a lack of feeling or pity.
	exam	1	a cold-blooded killing.
cold-blooded	2.
	syl	cold-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	particularly sensitive to cold.
cold-blooded	3.
	syl	cold-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of all animals except birds and mammals
	def	having a body temperature that varies with that of the surroundings. Technical term: {poikilothermic}.
cold-bloodedly	sub
	head	cold-blooded
	syl	cold-1blood:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
cold-bloodedness	sub
	head	cold-blooded
	syl	cold-1blood:ed+ness
	pos	n.
cold cathode	0.
	syl	cold cath+ode
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a cathode from which electrons are emitted at an ambient temperature, due to a high potential gradient at the surface.
cold chisel	0.
	syl	cold chis+el
	pos	n.
	def	a toughened steel chisel.
cold cream	0.
	syl	cold cream
	pos	n.
	def	an emulsion of water and fat used cosmetically for softening and cleansing the skin.
cold cuts	0.
	syl	cold cuts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cooked meats sliced and served cold.
cold-drawn	0.
	syl	cold-drawn
	pos	adj.
	usage	of metal wire, bars, etc.
	def	having been drawn unheated through a die to reduce dimensions, toughen, and improve surface finish.
cold duck	0.
	syl	cold duck
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic beverage made from equal parts of burgundy and champagne.
cold feet	0.
	syl	cold feet
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	loss or lack of courage or confidence.
cold frame	0.
	syl	cold frame
	pos	n.
	def	an unheated wooden frame with a glass top, used to protect young plants from the cold.
cold front	1.
	syl	cold front
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorology.
	def	the boundary line between a warm air mass and the cold air pushing it from beneath and behind as it moves.
cold front	2.
	syl	cold front
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorology.
	def	the line on the earth's surface where the cold front meets it.
cold front	xref
	syl	cold front
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorology.
	def	Compare {warm front}.
cold-hearted	0.
	syl	cold-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in feeling or warmth; unkind.
cold-heartedly	sub
	head	cold-hearted
	syl	cold-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
cold-heartedness	sub
	head	cold-hearted
	syl	cold-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
cold light	0.
	syl	cold light
	pos	n.
	def	light emitted at low temperatures from a source that is not incandescent, as in fluorescence, phosphorescence, bioluminescence, or triboluminescence.
cold pack	1.a.
	syl	cold pack
	pos	n.
	def	a method of lowering the body temperature by wrapping a person in a sheet soaked in cold water.
cold pack	1.b.
	syl	cold pack
	pos	n.
	def	the sheet so used.
cold pack	2.
	syl	cold pack
	pos	n.
	def	a tinning process in which raw food is packed in cans or jars and then heated.
cold rubber	0.
	syl	cold rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	synthetic rubber made at low temperatures (about 5?%C). It is stronger than that made at higher temperatures and is used for car tyres.
cold shoulder	1.
	syl	cold shoul+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	a show of indifference; a slight.
cold-shoulder	infl
	head	cold shoulder
	syl	cold-shoul:der.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cold shoulder	2.
	syl	cold shoul+der
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to treat with indifference.
cold snap	0.
	syl	cold snap
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden short spell of cold weather.
cold sore	0.
	syl	cold sore
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster of blisters at the margin of the lips that sometimes accompanies the common cold, caused by a viral infection. Technical name: {herpes labialis}.
cold storage	1.
	syl	cold stor+age
	pos	n.
	def	the storage of things in an artificially cooled place for preservation.
cold storage	2.
	syl	cold stor+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of temporary suspension.
	exam	1	to put an idea into cold storage.
cold sweat	0.
	syl	cold sweat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bodily reaction to fear or nervousness, characterized by chill and moist skin.
cold turkey	0.
	syl	cold tur+key
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a method of curing drug addiction by abrupt withdrawal of all doses.
cold war	0.
	syl	cold war
	pos	n.
	def	a state of political hostility and military tension between two countries or power blocs, involving propaganda, subversion, threats, etc., esp. that between the American and Soviet blocs after World War II (the {Cold War) }.
cold warrior	0.
	syl	cold war+ri+or
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engages in or promotes a cold war.
cold wave	1.
	syl	cold wave
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a sudden spell of low temperatures over a wide area, often following the passage of a cold front.
cold wave	2.
	syl	cold wave
	pos	n.
	qual	Hairdressing.
	def	a permanent wave made by chemical agents applied at normal temperatures.
cold-weld	0.
	syl	cold-weld
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two metal surfaces) without heat by forcing them together so that the oxide films are broken and adhesion occurs.
cold welding	sub
	head	cold-weld
	syl	cold weld+ing
	pos	n.
cold work	1.
	syl	cold work
	pos	n.
	def	the craft of shaping metal without heat. {~} {cold-work}.
cold work	2.
	syl	cold work
	pos	n.
	def	to shape metal in this way.
cole	ety	Old English c*_al, from Latin caulis plant stalk, cabbage
cole	0.
	syl	cole
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus such as the cabbage and rape. Also called: {colewort}.
colectomies	infl
	head	colectomy
	syl	co+lec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colectomy	0.
	syl	co+lec+to+my
	pron	<k*1lekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of part or all of the colon.
colemanite	ety	C19: named after William T. Coleman (1824-93), American pioneer, owner of the mine in which it was discovered
colemanite	0.
	syl	cole+man+ite
	pron	<1k*ulm*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white glassy mineral consisting of hydrated calcium borate in monoclinic crystalline form. It occurs with and is a source of borax. Formula: Ca\2B\6O\1\1.5H\2O.
coleopteran	ety	C18: from New Latin Coleoptera, from Greek koleoptera, from koleopteros sheath-winged, from koleon sheath+ pteron wing
coleopteran	1.
	syl	col+e:op+ter+an
	pron	<2koli1opt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any of the insects of the cosmopolitan order in which the forewings are modified to form shell-like protective elytra. The order includes the beetles and weevils.
coleopteran	2.
	syl	col+e:op+ter+an
	pron	<2koli1opt*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
coleoptile	ety	C19: from New Latin coleoptilum, from Greek koleon sheath+ ptilon down, soft plumage
coleoptile	0.
	syl	col+e:op+tile
	pron	<2koli1optIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective sheath around the plumule in grasses.
coleorhiza	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek koleon sheath+ rhiza root
coleorhizae	infl
	head	coleorhiza
	syl	col+e:o+rhi+zae
	pron	<-zE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coleorhiza	0.
	syl	col+e:o+rhi+za
	pron	<2koli*1rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective sheath around the radicle in grasses.
Samuel Taylor	infl
	head	Coleridge
	syl	Sam:u:el Tay:lor.
	pos	n.
Coleridge	0.
	syl	Co:le:ridge
	pron	<1k*ul*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	1772-1834, English Romantic poet and critic, noted for poems such as (1798), (1816), and (1816), and for his critical work (1817).
coleslaw	ety	C19: from Dutch koolsla, from koolsalade, literally: cabbage salad
coleslaw	0.
	syl	cole+slaw
	pron	<1k*ul2slc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a salad of shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, carrots, onions, etc.
John	infl
	head	Colet
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Colet	0.
	syl	Col:et
	pron	<1kolit>
	pos	n.
	def	??1467-1519, English humanist and theologian; founder of St. Paul's School, London (1509).
Colette	0.
	syl	Co:lette
	pron	<ko1let>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1873-1954, French novelist; her works include (1920), (1944), and the series of books.
coleus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek koleos, variant of koleon sheath; from the way in which the stamens are joined
couses	infl
	head	coleus
	syl	co+us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coleus	0.
	syl	co+le:us
	pron	<1k*uli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the Old World genus cultivated for their variegated leaves, typically marked with red, yellow, or white: family (labiates).
colewort	0.
	syl	cole+wort
	pron	<1k*ul2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cole}.
coley	0.
	syl	col+ey
	pron	<1k*uli>, <1koli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of various edible fishes, esp. the coalfish.
colic	ety	C15: from Old French colique, from Late Latin c*_olicus ill with colic, from Greek k*_olon, variant of kolon #7colon %2
colic	0.
	syl	col+ic
	pron	<1kolik>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition characterized by acute spasmodic abdominal pain, esp. that caused by inflammation, distention, etc., of the gastrointestinal tract.
colicky	sub
	head	colic
	syl	col+ick:y
	pos	adj.
colicroot	1.
	syl	col:ic+root
	pron	<1kolik2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American liliaceous plants, or having tubular white or yellow flowers and a bitter root formerly used to relieve colic.
colicroot	2.
	syl	col:ic+root
	pron	<1kolik2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants formerly used to relieve colic.
colicweed	0.
	syl	col:ic+weed
	pron	<1kolik2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genera or@T such@T as@T the @T squirrel@T corn and Dutchman's-breeches: family
coliform bacteria	0.
	syl	col:i+form bac+te+ri:a
	pron	<1kolifc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of bacteria that inhabit the intestinal tract of man and animals and may cause disease.
Coligni	alt
	head	Coligny
	or	Coligny
	syl	Co:lig:ni
	pron	French <kcli1$ji>
	pos	n.
Gaspard de	infl
	head	Coligny
	syl	Gas:pard de
	pron	<gas1pa:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Coligny	0.
	or	Coligni
	syl	Co:lig:ny
	pron	French <kcli1$ji>
	pos	n.
	def	1519-72, French Huguenot leader.
Colima	1.
	syl	Co+li+ma
	pron	Spanish <ko1lima>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW Mexico, on the Pacific coast: mainly a coastal plain, rising to the foothills of the Sierra Madre, with important mineral resources. Capital: Colima. Pop.: 241153 (1970). Area: 5455 sq. km ( 2106 sq. miles).
Colima	2.
	syl	Co+li+ma
	pron	Spanish <ko1lima>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Mexico, capital of Colima state, on the Colima River. Pop.: 72074 (1970).
Nevado de	3.
	head	Colima
	syl	Ne+va+do de.
	def	a volcano in SW Mexico, in Jalisco state. Height: 4339 m (14235 ft.).
coliseum	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin Colisseum, variant of C#7olosseum 
colosseum	alt
	head	coliseum
	or	coliseum
	syl	col+os+se:um
	pron	<2kol*1si*m>
	pos	n.
coliseum	0.
	or	colosseum
	syl	col:i+se:um
	pron	<2koli1si*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large building, such as a stadium or theatre, used for entertainments, sports, etc.
colonitis	alt
	head	colitis
	or	colitis
	syl	col:o+ni+tis
	pron	<2kol*1nItis>
	pos	n.
colitis	0.
	or	colonitis
	syl	co+li+tis
	pron	<ko1lItis>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the colon.
colitic	sub
	head	colitis
	syl	co+lit+ic
	pron	<ko1litik>
	pos	adj.
coll	1.
	syl	coll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	colleague.
coll	2.
	syl	coll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	collection.
coll	3.
	syl	coll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	collector.
coll	4.
	syl	coll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	college.
coll	5.
	syl	coll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	collegiate.
coll	6.
	syl	coll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	colloquial.
collaborate	ety	C19: from Late Latin collab*_or*_are, from Latin com- together+ lab*_or*_are to work
collaborate	1.
	syl	col+lab:o+rate
	pron	<k*1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on, with, etc.
	def	to work with another or others on a joint project.
collaborate	2.
	syl	col+lab:o+rate
	pron	<k*1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cooperate as a traitor, esp. with an enemy occupying one's own country.
collaboration	sub
	head	collaborate
	syl	col+2lab:o+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
collaborative	sub
	head	collaborate
	syl	col+1lab:o+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
collaborator	sub
	head	collaborate
	or	collaborationist
	syl	col+1lab:o+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
collaborationist	sub
	head	collaborate
	or	collaborator
	syl	col+2lab:o+1ra+tion+ist
	pos	n.
collage	ety	C20: French, from coller to stick, from colle glue, from Greek kolla 
collage	1.
	syl	col+lage
	pron	<k*1la:Z>, <ko->, French <kc1la:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	an art form in which compositions are made out of pieces of paper, cloth, photographs, and other miscellaneous objects, juxtaposed and pasted on a dry ground.
collage	2.
	syl	col+lage
	pron	<k*1la:Z>, <ko->, French <kc1la:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a composition made in this way.
collage	3.
	syl	col+lage
	pron	<k*1la:Z>, <ko->, French <kc1la:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	any collection of unrelated things.
collagist	sub
	head	collage
	syl	col+1lag+ist
	pos	n.
collagen	ety	C19: from Greek kolla glue+-#7gen 
collagen	0.
	syl	col+la+gen
	pron	<1kol*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous scleroprotein of connective tissue and bones that is rich in glycine and proline and yields gelatin on boiling.
collagenic	sub
	head	collagen
	or	collagenous
	syl	col+la+gen+ic
	pron	<2kol*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
collagenous	sub
	head	collagen
	or	collagenic
	syl	col+la+gen+ous
	pron	<k*1l@J*n*s>
	pos	adj.
collapsar	0.
	syl	col+lap+sar
	pron	<ko1l@psa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for {black hole}.
collapse	ety	C18: from Latin coll*_apsus, from coll*_ab*_i to fall in ruins, from l*_ab*_i to fall
collapse	1.
	syl	col+lapse
	pron	<k*1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall down or cave in suddenly.
	exam	1	the whole building collapsed.
collapse	2.
	syl	col+lapse
	pron	<k*1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail completely.
	exam	1	his story collapsed on investigation.
collapse	3.
	syl	col+lapse
	pron	<k*1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to break down or fall down from lack of strength.
collapse	4.
	syl	col+lapse
	pron	<k*1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fold (furniture, etc.) compactly or (of furniture, etc.) to be designed to fold compactly.
collapse	5.
	syl	col+lapse
	pron	<k*1l@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or instance of suddenly falling down, caving in, or crumbling.
collapse	6.
	syl	col+lapse
	pron	<k*1l@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden failure or breakdown.
collapsible	sub
	head	collapse
	or	collapsable
	syl	col+1laps+i:ble
	pos	adj.
collapsable	sub
	head	collapse
	or	collapsible
	syl	col+1laps+a:ble
	pos	adj.
collapsibility	sub
	head	collapse
	syl	col+2laps+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
collar	ety	C13: from Latin coll*_are neckband, neck chain, collar, from collum neck
collar	1.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment around the neck and shoulders, often detachable or folded over.
collar	2.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	def	any band, necklace, garland, etc., encircling the neck.
	exam	1	a collar of flowers.
collar	3.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a band or chain of leather, rope, or metal placed around an animal's neck to restrain, harness, or identify it.
collar	4.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a marking or structure resembling a collar, such as that found around the necks of some birds or at the junction of a stem and a root.
collar	5.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a shaft or rod having a locally increased diameter to provide a bearing seat or a locating ring.
collar	6.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat, esp. bacon, taken from around the neck of an animal.
hot under the collar	7.
	head	collar
	syl	hot under the collar.
	qual	Informal.
	def	angry; excited.
collar	8.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a collar on; furnish with a collar.
collar	9.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize by the collar.
collar	10.
	syl	col+lar
	pron	<1kol*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to seize; arrest; detain.
collarbone	0.
	syl	col:lar+bone
	pron	<1kol*2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {clavicle}.
collar cell	0.
	syl	col+lar cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {choanocyte}.
collard	ety	C18: variant of #7colewort 
collard	1.
	syl	col+lard
	pron	<1kol*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the cabbage, having a crown of edible leaves. See also {kale}.
collard	2.
	syl	col+lard
	pron	<1kol*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
collared dove	0.
	syl	col+lared dove
	pos	n.
	def	a European dove, having a brownish-grey plumage with a black band on the back of the neck.
collarette	0.
	syl	col+lar+ette
	pron	<2kol*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's fur or lace collar.
collat	0.
	syl	collat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	collateral.
collate	ety	C16: from Latin coll*_atus brought together (past participle of conferre to gather) from com- together+ l*_atus, past participle of ferre to bring
collate	1.
	syl	col+late
	pron	<ko1lAt>, <k*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine and compare (texts, statements, etc.) in order to note points of agreement and disagreement.
collate	2.
	syl	col+late
	pron	<ko1lAt>, <k*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in library work
	def	to check the number and order of (the pages of a book).
collate	3.a.
	syl	col+late
	pron	<ko1lAt>, <k*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check the sequence of (the sections of a book) after gathering.
collate	3.b.
	syl	col+late
	pron	<ko1lAt>, <k*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a nontechnical word for { {gather} (sense 9)}.
collate	4.
	syl	col+late
	pron	<ko1lAt>, <k*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to appoint (an incumbent) to a benefice.
collateral	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin collater*_alis, from Latin com- together+ later*_alis of the side, from latus side
collateral	1.a.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	security pledged for the repayment of a loan.
collateral	1.b.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a collateral loan.
collateral	2.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or plant descended from the same ancestor as another but through a different line.
collateral	3.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or running side by side.
collateral	4.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	descended from a common ancestor but through different lines.
collateral	5.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to support or corrobo?!rate.
collateral	6.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	aside from the main issue.
collateral	7.
	syl	col+lat+er+al
	pron	<ko1l@t*r*l>, <k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	uniting in tendency.
collaterally	sub
	head	collateral
	syl	col+1lat+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
collation	1.
	syl	col+la+tion
	pron	<ko1lAS*n>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of collating.
collation	2.
	syl	col+la+tion
	pron	<ko1lAS*n>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	a description of the technical features of a book.
collation	3.
	syl	col+la+tion
	pron	<ko1lAS*n>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a light meal permitted on fast days.
collation	4.
	syl	col+la+tion
	pron	<ko1lAS*n>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	any light informal meal.
collation	5.
	syl	col+la+tion
	pron	<ko1lAS*n>, <k*->
	pos	n.
	def	the appointment of a clergyman to a benefice.
collative	1.
	syl	col+la+tive
	pron	<ko1lAtiv>, <1kol*->
	pos	adj.
	def	involving collation.
collative	2.
	syl	col+la+tive
	pron	<ko1lAtiv>, <1kol*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of benefices
	def	presented or held by collation.
collator	1.
	syl	col+la+tor
	pron	<ko1lAt*>, <k*u-> <1kolAt*>, <1k*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that collates texts or manuscripts.
collator	2.
	syl	col+la+tor
	pron	<ko1lAt*>, <k*u-> <1kolAt*>, <1k*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device for matching or checking punched cards in separate files and for merging two or more files sorted into the same ordered sequence.
colleague	ety	C16: from French coll*`egue, from Latin coll*_ega one selected at the same time as another, from com- together+ l*_eg*_are to choose
colleague	0.
	syl	col+league
	pron	<1kolEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow worker or member of a staff, department, etc.
collect	ety	C16: from Latin coll*_ectus collected, from colligere to gather together, from com- together+ legere to gather
collect	H1.1.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather together or be gathered together.
collect	H1.2.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to accumulate (stamps, books, etc.) as a hobby or for study.
collect	H1.3.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call for or receive payment of (taxes, dues, etc.).
collect	H1.4.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regain control of (oneself, one's emotions, etc.) as after a shock or surprise.
	exam	1	he collected his wits.
collect	H1.5.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fetch.
	exam	1	collect your own post.
collect	H1.6.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to receive large sums of money, as from an investment, etc..
	exam	1	he really collected when the will was read.
collect	H1.7.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to collide with; be hit by.
collect on delivery	8.
	head	collect
	syl	collect on delivery.
	def	the U.S. term for {cash on delivery. ~}
collect	H1.9.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<k*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	U.S. of telephone calls, etc.
	def	on a transferred-charge basis. {~} a winning bet.
collectable	sub
	head	collect
	or	collectible
	syl	col+1lect+a:ble
	pos	adj.
collectible	sub
	head	collect
	or	collectable
	syl	col+1lect+i:ble
	pos	adj.
collect	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin collecta (from the phrase *_or*_ati*_o ad coll*_ectam prayer at the (people's) assembly), from Latin colligere to #7collect %1
collect	H2.0.
	syl	col+lect
	pron	<1kolekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a short Church prayer generally preceding the lesson or epistle in Communion and other services.
collectanea	ety	C18: from Latin, from collect*_aneus assembled, from colligere to #7collect %1
collectanea	0.
	syl	col+lec+ta+ne:a
	pron	<2kolek1tAni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection of excerpts from one or more authors; miscellany; anthology.
collected	1.
	syl	col+lect+ed
	pron	<k*1lektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	in full control of one's faculties; composed.
collected	2.
	syl	col+lect+ed
	pron	<k*1lektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	assembled in totality or brought together into one volume or a set of volumes.
	exam	1	the collected works of Dickens.
collected	3.
	syl	col+lect+ed
	pron	<k*1lektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse or a horse's pace
	def	controlled so that movement is in short restricted steps.
	exam	1	a collected canter.
collectedly	sub
	head	collected
	syl	col+1lect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
collectedness	sub
	head	collected
	syl	col+1lect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
collection	1.
	syl	col+lec+tion
	pron	<k*1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of collecting.
collection	2.
	syl	col+lec+tion
	pron	<k*1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of things collected or assembled together.
collection	3.
	syl	col+lec+tion
	pron	<k*1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something gathered into a mass or pile; accumulation.
	exam	1	a collection of rubbish.
collection	4.
	syl	col+lec+tion
	pron	<k*1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money collected or solicited, as in church.
collection	5.
	syl	col+lec+tion
	pron	<k*1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	removal, esp. regular removal of letters from a postbox.
collection	6.
	syl	col+lec+tion
	pron	<k*1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	a college examination or an oral report by a tutor.
collective	1.
	syl	col+lec+tive
	pron	<k*1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or assembled by collection.
collective	2.
	syl	col+lec+tive
	pron	<k*1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a whole or aggregate.
collective	3.
	syl	col+lec+tive
	pron	<k*1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, done by, or characteristic of individuals acting in cooperation.
collective	4.a.
	syl	col+lec+tive
	pron	<k*1lektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a cooperative enterprise or unit, such as a collective farm.
collective	4.b.
	syl	col+lec+tive
	pron	<k*1lektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of such a cooperative.
collective	5.
	syl	col+lec+tive
	pron	<k*1lektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {collective noun}.
collectively	sub
	head	collective
	syl	col+1lec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
collectiveness	sub
	head	collective
	syl	col+1lec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
collective bargaining	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive bar+gain+ing
	pos	n.
	def	negotiation between a trade union and an employer or an employers' organization on the incomes and working conditions of the employees.
collective farm	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive farm
	pos	n.
	usage	chiefly in Communist countries
	def	a farm or group of farms managed and owned, through the state, by the community. Russian name: {kolkhoz}.
collective fruit	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive fruit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {multiple fruit}.
collective noun	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive noun
	pos	n.
	def	a noun that is singular in form but that refers to a group of people or things. #e {Usage}. Collective nouns are usually used with singular verbs.
	exam	1	the family is on holiday;
	exam	2	General Motors is mounting a big sales campaign.
collective ownership	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive own+er+ship
	pos	n.
	def	ownership by a group for the benefit of members of that group.
collective pitch lever	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive pitch lev+er
	pos	n.
	def	a lever in a helicopter to change the angle of attack of all the rotor blades simultaneously, causing it to rise or descend. Compare {cyclic pitch lever}.
collective security	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive se+cu+ri:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a system of maintaining world peace and security by concerted action on the part of the nations of the world.
collective unconscious	0.
	syl	col+lec+tive un+con+scious
	pos	n.
	usage	Psychol. in Jungian psycho?!logical theory
	def	a part of the unconscious mind incorporating patterns of memories, instincts, and experiences common to all mankind. These patterns are inherited, may be arranged into archetypes, and are observable through their effects on dreams, behaviour, etc.
collectivism	1.
	syl	col+lec+tiv+ism
	pron	<k*1lekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle of ownership of the means of production, by the state or the people.
collectivism	2.
	syl	col+lec+tiv+ism
	pron	<k*1lekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a social system based upon such a principle.
collectivist	sub
	head	collectivism
	syl	col+1lec+tiv+ist
	pos	n.
collectivistic	sub
	head	collectivism
	syl	col+2lec+tiv+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
collectivities	infl
	head	collectivity
	syl	col+lec+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
collectivity	1.
	syl	col+lec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2kolek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being collective.
collectivity	2.
	syl	col+lec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2kolek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a collective whole or aggregate.
collectivity	3.
	syl	col+lec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2kolek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	people regarded as a whole.
collectivise	alt
	head	collectivize
	or	collectivize
	syl	col+lec+ti+vise
	pron	<k*1lekti2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
collectivize	0.
	or	collectivise
	syl	col+lec+ti+vize
	pron	<k*1lekti2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize according to the principles of collectivism.
collectivization	sub
	head	collectivize
	or	collectivisation
	syl	col+2lec+tiv:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
collectivisation	sub
	head	collectivize
	or	collectivization
	syl	col+2lec+tiv:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
collector	1.
	syl	col+lec+tor
	pron	<k*1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that collects.
collector	2.
	syl	col+lec+tor
	pron	<k*1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to collect debts, rents, etc.
collector	3.
	syl	col+lec+tor
	pron	<k*1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a district administration in India.
collector	4.
	syl	col+lec+tor
	pron	<k*1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects or amasses objects as a hobby.
collector	5.
	syl	col+lec+tor
	pron	<k*1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the region in a transistor into which charge carriers flow from the base.
collectorship	sub
	head	collector
	syl	col+1lec+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
collectorate	0.
	syl	col+lec+to+rate
	pron	<k*1lekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of a collector in India.
colleen	ety	C19: from Irish cail*_in a little girl, from caile girl
colleen	1.
	syl	col+leen
	pron	<1kolEn>, <ko1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish word for {girl}.
colleen	2.
	syl	col+leen
	pron	<1kolEn>, <ko1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish girl.
college	ety	C14: from Latin coll*_egium company, society, band of associates, from coll*_ega; see #7colleague 
college	1.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution of higher education; part of a university.
college	2.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a school or an institution providing specialized courses or teaching.
	exam	1	a college of music.
college	3.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the building or buildings in which a college is housed.
college	4.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the staff and students of a college.
college	5.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized body of persons with specific rights and duties.
	exam	1	an electoral college.
college	6.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of clerics living in community and supported by endowment.
college	7.
	syl	col+lege
	pron	<1koliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an obsolete slang word for {prison}.
college of advanced technology	0.
	syl	col+lege of ad+vanced tech+nol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a college offering degree or equivalent courses in technology, with research facilities. Abbrev.: {CAT}
college of arms	0.
	syl	col+lege of arms
	pos	n.
	def	any of several institutions in Great Britain having a royal charter to deal with matters of heraldry, grant armorial bearings, record and trace genealogies, etc. Also called: {herald's college}.
College of Cardinals	0.
	syl	Col+lege of Car+di+nals
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the collective body of cardinals having the function of electing and advising the pope.
college of education	0.
	syl	col+lege of ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a professional training college for teachers.
College of Justice	0.
	syl	Col+lege of Jus+tice
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the Scottish Court of Session; the supreme court of Scotland.
college pudding	0.
	syl	col+lege pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a baked or steamed suet pudding containing dried fruit and spice.
collegian	0.
	syl	col+le:gi:an
	pron	<k*1lEJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a current member of a college; student.
collegiate	1.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate
	pron	<k*1lEJiit>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {col+le+gi@.al} (k$$#!li$:d#f$I$$l). of or relating to a college or college students.
collegiate	2.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate
	pron	<k*1lEJiit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a university
	def	composed of various colleges of equal standing.
collegiate	3.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate
	pron	<k*1lEJiit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various Canadian provinces
	def	a high school offering a purely academic education.
collegiate church	1.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate church
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	a church that has an endowed chapter of canons and prebendaries attached to it but that is not a cathedral.
collegiate church	2.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate church
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Protestant.
	def	one of a group of churches presided over by a body of pastors.
collegiate church	3.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate church
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. Protestant.
	def	a church served by two or more ministers.
collegiate church	4.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate church
	pos	n.
	def	a large church endowed in the Middle Ages to become a school.
collegiate church	5.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate church
	pos	n.
	def	a chapel either endowed by or connected with a college.
collegiate institute	0.
	syl	col+le:gi+ate in+sti+tute
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a high school concentrating on an academic education.
collegium	ety	Latin: #7college 
collegiums	infl
	head	collegium
	or	collegia
	syl	col+le:gi:ums
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
collegia	infl
	head	collegium
	or	collegiums
	syl	col+le:gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
collegium	1.
	syl	col+le:gi:um
	pron	<k*1lEJi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a board in charge of a department, etc.
collegium	2.
	syl	col+le:gi:um
	pron	<k*1lEJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {College of Cardinals} or {Sacred College}.
collembolan	ety	C19: from New Latin Collembola, from Greek kolla glue+ embolon peg, wedge
collembolan	1.
	syl	col+lem+bo+lan
	pron	<k*1lemb*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any small primitive wingless insect of the order which comprises the springtails.
collembolan	2.
	syl	col+lem+bo+lan
	pron	<k*1lemb*l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
collenchyma	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kolla glue+ enkhuma infusion
collenchyma	0.
	syl	col+len+chy+ma
	pron	<k*1leGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strengthening and support?!ing tissue in plants, consisting of elongated living cells whose walls are thickened with cellulose and pectins.
collenchymatous	sub
	head	collenchyma
	syl	col+len+chym:a+tous
	pron	<2kol*n1kim*t*s>
	pos	adj.
Colles' fracture	ety	C19: named after Abraham Colles (died 1843), Irish surgeon
Colles' fracture	0.
	syl	Col:les' frac+ture
	pron	<1kolis>
	pos	n.
	def	a fracture of the radius just above the wrist, resulting in the hand being displaced backwards and outwards.
collet	ety	C16: from Old French: a little collar, from col neckband, neck, from Latin collum neck
collet	1.
	syl	col+let
	pron	<1kolit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a jewellery setting
	def	a band or coronet-shaped claw that holds an individual stone.
collet	2.
	syl	col+let
	pron	<1kolit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mechanical engineering.
	def	an externally tapered sleeve made in two or more segments and used to grip a shaft passed through its centre when the sleeve is compressed by being inserted in a similarly tapered hole.
collet	3.
	syl	col+let
	pron	<1kolit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	a small metal collar that supports the inner end of the hairspring.
collet	4.
	syl	col+let
	pron	<1kolit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	to mount in a collet.
collide	ety	C17: from Latin coll*_idere to clash together, from com- together+ laedere to strike, wound
collide	1.
	syl	col+lide
	pron	<k*1lId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to crash together with a violent impact.
collide	2.
	syl	col+lide
	pron	<k*1lId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conflict in attitude, opinion, or desire; clash; disagree.
collie	ety	C17: Scottish, probably from earlier colie black with coal dust, from cole #7coal 
collie	0.
	syl	col+lie
	pron	<1koli>
	pos	n.
	def	a silky-coated breed of sheepdog with a long ruff and a long narrow head.
collier	ety	C14: from #7coal+ -#7ier 
collier	1.
	syl	col+li+er
	pron	<1koli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a coal miner.
collier	2.a.
	syl	col+li+er
	pron	<1koli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a ship designed to transport coal.
collier	2.b.
	syl	col+li+er
	pron	<1koli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a member of its crew.
collieries	infl
	head	colliery
	syl	col+lier:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colliery	0.
	syl	col+lier:y
	pron	<1kolj*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a coal mine.
colligate	ety	C16: from Latin collig*_are to fasten together, from com- together+ lig*_are to bind
colligate	1.
	syl	col+li+gate
	pron	<1koli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect or link together; tie; join.
colligate	2.
	syl	col+li+gate
	pron	<1koli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relate (isolated facts, observations, etc.) by a general hypothesis.
colligation	sub
	head	colligate
	syl	col+li+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
colligative	0.
	syl	col+li+ga+tive
	pron	<k*1lig*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a physical property of a substance
	def	depending on the concentrations of atoms, ions, and molecules that are present rather than on their nature.
collimate	ety	C17: from New Latin collim*_are, erroneously for Latin coll*_ine*_are to aim, from com- (intensive)+ l*_ine*_are, from l*_inea line
collimate	1.
	syl	col+li+mate
	pron	<1koli2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust the line of sight of (an optical instrument).
collimate	2.
	syl	col+li+mate
	pron	<1koli2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use a collimator on (a beam of radiation or particles).
collimate	3.
	syl	col+li+mate
	pron	<1koli2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make parallel or bring into line.
collimation	sub
	head	collimate
	syl	col+li+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
collimator	1.
	syl	col+li+ma+tor
	pron	<1koli2mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small telescope attached to a larger optical instrument as an aid in fixing its line of sight.
collimator	2.
	syl	col+li+ma+tor
	pron	<1koli2mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical system of lenses and slits producing a nondivergent beam of light, usually for use in spectroscopes.
collimator	3.
	syl	col+li+ma+tor
	pron	<1koli2mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for limiting the size and angle of spread of a beam of radiation or particles.
collinear	1.
	syl	col+lin+e:ar
	pron	<ko1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying on the same straight line.
collinear	2.
	syl	col+lin+e:ar
	pron	<ko1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a common line.
collinearly	sub
	head	collinear
	syl	col+1lin+e:ar+ly
	pos	adv.
collins	ety	C20: probably after the proper name Collins 
collins	0.
	syl	col:lins
	pron	<1kolinz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall fizzy iced drink made with gin, vodka, rum, etc., mixed with fruit juice, soda water, and sugar.
Michael	1.
	head	Collins
	syl	Mi:chael.
	def	1890-1922, Irish nationalist: a leader of Sinn Fein; negotiated the treaty with Great Britain (1921) that established the Irish Free State.
William	2.
	head	Collins
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1721-59, English poet, a precursor of romanticism, noted for his odes.
(William) Wilkie	3.
	head	Collins
	syl	(William) Wil:kie.
	def	1824-89, English author, noted particularly for his crime novel (1868).
collinsia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Zaccheus Collins (1764-1831), American botanist
collinsia	0.
	syl	col+lin+si:a
	pron	<k*1linsi*>, <-zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American plant of the scrophulariaceous genus having blue, white, or purple flowers.
Collins Street Farmer	ety	C20: after a principal business street in Melbourne
Collins Street Farmer	0.
	syl	Col+lins Street Farm+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a businessman who invests in farms, land, etc. Also called: {Pitt Street Farmer}.
collision	ety	C15: from Late Latin coll*_isi*_o from Latin coll*_idere #7collide 
collision	1.
	syl	col+li+sion
	pron	<k*1liZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent impact of moving objects; crash.
collision	2.
	syl	col+li+sion
	pron	<k*1liZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conflict of opposed ideas, wishes, attitudes, etc..
	exam	1	a collision of interests.
collision	3.
	syl	col+li+sion
	pron	<k*1liZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an event in which two or more bodies or particles come together with a resulting exchange of energy and change of direction.
collocate	ety	C16: from Latin colloc*_are, from com- together+ loc*_are to place, from locus place
collocate	0.
	syl	col+lo+cate
	pron	<1kol*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to group or place together in some system or order.
collocation	0.
	syl	col+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2kol*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a grouping together of things in a certain order, as of the words in a sentence.
collocutor	0.
	syl	col+lo+cu+tor
	pron	<1kol*2kju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who talks or engages in conversation with another.
collodion	ety	C19: from New Latin coll*_odium, from Greek koll*_od*_es glutinous, from kolla glue
collodium	alt
	head	collodion
	or	collodion
	syl	col+lo+di:um
	pron	<k*1l*udi*m>
	pos	n.
collodion	0.
	or	collodium
	syl	col+lo+di+on
	pron	<k*1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellow syrupy liquid that consists of a solution of pyroxylin in ether and alcohol: used in medicine and in the manufacture of photographic plates, lacquers, etc.
collogue	ety	C16: perhaps from obsolete colleague (vb.) to be or act as a colleague, conspire, influenced by Latin colloqu*_i to talk with; see #7colleague 
collogues	infl
	head	collogue
	syl	col+logues
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
colloguing	infl
	head	collogue
	syl	col+lo+guing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
collogued	infl
	head	collogue
	syl	col+logued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
collogue	0.
	syl	col+logue
	pron	<ko1l*ug>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to confer confidentially; intrigue or conspire.
colloid	ety	C19: from Greek kolla glue+-#7oid 
colloid	1.
	syl	col+loid
	pron	<1kolcid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {colloidal solution} {suspension}. a mixture having particles of one component, with diameters between 10%#-%7 and 10%#-%9 metre, suspended in a continuous phase of another component. The mixture has properties between those of a solution and a fine suspension.
colloid	2.
	syl	col+loid
	pron	<1kolcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid suspended phase in such a mixture.
colloid	3.
	syl	col+loid
	pron	<1kolcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a substance that in solution does not penetrate a semipermeable membrane. Compare {{crystalloid} (sense 2)}.
colloid	4.
	syl	col+loid
	pron	<1kolcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a gelatinous substance of the thyroid follicles that holds the hormonal secretions of the thyroid gland.
colloid	5.
	syl	col+loid
	pron	<1kolcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of or relating to the gluelike translucent material found in certain degenerating tissues.
colloid	6.
	syl	col+loid
	pron	<1kolcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or having the character of a colloid.
colloidal	sub
	head	colloid
	syl	col+1loi+dal
	pos	adj.
colloidality	sub
	head	colloid
	syl	col+loi+dal+i:ty
	pron	<2kolci1d@liti>
	pos	n.
collop	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish kalops meat stew
collop	1.
	syl	col+lop
	pron	<1kol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	a slice of meat.
collop	2.
	syl	col+lop
	pron	<1kol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	a small piece of anything.
colloq	0.
	syl	colloq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	colloquial(ly).
colloquial	1.
	syl	col+lo+qui:al
	pron	<k*1l*ukwi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to conversa?!tion.
colloquial	2.
	syl	col+lo+qui:al
	pron	<k*1l*ukwi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or characterized by informal or conversa?!tional idiom or vocabulary. Compare {informal}.
colloquially	sub
	head	colloquial
	syl	col+1lo+qui+al+ly
	pos	adv.
colloquialness	sub
	head	colloquial
	syl	col+1lo+qui+al+ness
	pos	n.
colloquialism	1.
	syl	col+lo+qui+al+ism
	pron	<k*1l*ukwi*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase appropriate to conversation and other informal situations.
colloquialism	2.
	syl	col+lo+qui+al+ism
	pron	<k*1l*ukwi*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of colloquial words and phrases.
colloquium	ety	C17: from Latin: conversation, conference, #7colloquy 
colloquiums	infl
	head	colloquium
	or	colloquia
	syl	col+lo+qui:ums
	pron	<-kwi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colloquia	infl
	head	colloquium
	or	colloquiums
	syl	col+lo+qui:a
	pron	<-kwi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colloquium	1.
	syl	col+lo+qui:um
	pron	<k*1l*ukwi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal gathering for discussion.
colloquium	2.
	syl	col+lo+qui:um
	pron	<k*1l*ukwi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an aca?!demic seminar.
colloquy	ety	C16: from Latin colloquium from colloqu*_i to talk with, from com- together+ loqu*_i to speak
colloquies	infl
	head	colloquy
	syl	col+lo+quies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colloquy	1.
	syl	col+lo+quy
	pron	<1kol*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal conversation or conference.
colloquy	2.
	syl	col+lo+quy
	pron	<1kol*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary work in dialogue form.
colloquy	3.
	syl	col+lo+quy
	pron	<1kol*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal conference on religious or theological matters.
colloquist	sub
	head	colloquy
	syl	col+lo+quist
	pos	n.
collotype	ety	C19: from Greek kolla glue+-#7type 
collotype	1.
	syl	col+lo+type
	pron	<1kol*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {photogelatin process}. a method of printing from a flat surface of hardened gelatin: used mainly for fine-detail reproduction in monochrome or colour.
collotype	2.
	syl	col+lo+type
	pron	<1kol*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a print made using this process.
collotypic	sub
	head	collotype
	syl	col+lo+typ+ic
	pron	<2kol*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
collude	ety	C16: from Latin coll*_udere, literally: to play together, hence, conspire together, from com- together+ l*_udere to play
collude	0.
	syl	col+lude
	pron	<k*1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conspire together, esp. in planning a fraud; connive.
colluder	sub
	head	collude
	syl	col+1lud+er
	pos	n.
collusion	ety	C14: from Latin coll*_usi*_o, from coll*_udere to #7collude  &- col+#!lu+sive adj.
collusion	1.
	syl	col+lu+sion
	pron	<k*1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	secret agreement for a fraudulent purpose; connivance; conspiracy.
collusion	2.
	syl	col+lu+sion
	pron	<k*1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret agreement between opponents at law in order to obtain a judicial decision for some wrongful or improper purpose.
colluvium	ety	Latin: collection of filth, from colluere to wash thoroughly, from com- (intensive)+ luere to wash
colluvia	infl
	head	colluvium
	or	colluviums
	syl	col+lu+vi:a
	pron	<-vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colluviums	infl
	head	colluvium
	or	colluvia
	syl	col+lu+vi:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colluvium	0.
	syl	col+lu+vi:um
	pron	<k*1lu:vi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of rock fragments from the bases of cliffs.
colluvial	sub
	head	colluvium
	syl	col+1lu+vi:al
	pos	adj.
colly	ety	C16: ultimately from Old English col #7coal 
collies	infl
	head	colly
	syl	col+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colly	1.
	syl	col+ly
	pron	<1koli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	soot or grime, such as coal dust.
collier	infl
	head	colly
	syl	col+li+er
	pos	adj.
colliest	infl
	head	colly
	syl	col+li+est.
	pos	adj.
colly	2.
	syl	col+ly
	pron	<1koli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	dirty; sooty.
collies	infl
	head	colly
	syl	col+lies
	pos	vb.
collying	infl
	head	colly
	syl	col+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
collied	infl
	head	colly
	syl	col+lied.
	pos	vb.
colly	3.
	syl	col+ly
	pron	<1koli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to begrime; besmirch.
collyrium	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek kollurion poultice, eye salve
collyria	infl
	head	collyrium
	or	collyriums
	syl	col+lyr:i:a
	pron	<-1li*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
collyriums	infl
	head	collyrium
	or	collyria
	syl	col+lyr+i:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
collyrium	0.
	syl	col+lyr+i:um
	pron	<ko1li*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {{eyewash} (sense 1)}.
collywobbles	ety	C19: probably from New Latin cholera morbus the disease cholera, influenced through folk etymology by #7colic and #7wobble 
collywobbles	1.
	syl	col+ly+wob+bles
	pron	<1koli2wobLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an upset stomach.
collywobbles	2.
	syl	col+ly+wob+bles
	pron	<1koli2wobLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	acute diarrhoea.
collywobbles	3.
	syl	col+ly+wob+bles
	pron	<1koli2wobLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an intense feeling of nervousness.
Colmar	0.
	syl	Col+mar
	pron	French <kcl1ma:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France: annexed to Germany 1871-1919 and 1940-45; textile industry. Pop.: 62410 (1975). German name: {Kolmar}.
Colo	0.
	syl	Colo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Colorado.
colobus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kolobos cut short; referring to its thumb
colobus	0.
	syl	col:o+bus
	pron	<1kol*b*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any leaf-eating arboreal Old World monkey of the genus of W and central Africa, having a slender body, long silky fur, long tail, and reduced or absent thumbs.
colocynth	ety	C17: from Latin colocynthis, from Greek kolokunthis, from kolo?!kunth*_e gourd, of obscure origin
colocynth	1.
	syl	col:o+cynth
	pron	<1kol*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a cucurbitaceous climbing plant, of the Mediterranean region and Asia, having bitter-tasting fruit.
colocynth	2.
	syl	col:o+cynth
	pron	<1kol*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried fruit pulp of this plant, used as a strong purgative.
colocynth	xref
	syl	col:o+cynth
	pron	<1kol*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bitter apple}.
cologarithm	0.
	syl	co+log:a+rithm
	pron	<k*u1log*2riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the logarithm of the reciprocal of a number; the negative value of the logarithm.
	exam	1	the cologarithm of 4 is log @1#800121 .
cologne	ety	C18 Cologne water, from C#7ologne, where it was first manufactured (1709)
cologne	0.
	syl	co+logne
	pron	<k*1l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfumed liquid or solid made of fragrant essential oils and alcohol. Also called: {Cologne water, eau de cologne}.
Cologne	0.
	syl	Co+logne
	pron	<k*1l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and river port in West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine: important commercially since ancient times; university (1388). Pop.: 832396 (1974 est.). German name: {K*"oln}.
Colomb-B'echar	0.
	syl	Co:lomb-B*'e:char
	pron	French <kcl*~c> <bA1Sa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {B*'echar}.
Colombes	0.
	syl	Co+lombes
	pron	French <kc1l*~c:b>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial and residential suburb of NW Paris. Pop.: 83518 (1975).
Colombia	0.
	syl	Co+lom+bi:a
	pron	<k*1lombi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NW South America: inhabited by Chibchas and other Indians before Spanish coloni?!zation in the 16th century; independence won by Bol*'ivar in 1819; became the Republic of Colombia in 1886. It consists chiefly of a hot swampy coastal plain, separated by ranges of the Andes from the pampas and the equatorial forests of the Amazon basin in the east. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Bogot*'a. Pop.: 21070115 (1973). Area: 1138908 sq. km (439735 sq. miles).
Colombian	sub
	head	Colombia
	syl	Co+1lom+bi:an
	pos	adj. n.
Colombo	0.
	syl	Co+lom+bo
	pron	<k*1l^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Sri Lanka, on the W coast, with one of the largest artificial harbours in the world. Pop.: 562000 (1971).
colon	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek k*_olon limb, hence part of a strophe, clause of a sentence
colons	infl
	head	colon
	syl	co+lons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colon	H1.1.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<1k*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark {}: , usually preceding an explanation or an example of what has gone before, a list, or an extended quotation.
colons	infl
	head	colon
	syl	co+lons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colon	H1.2.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<1k*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	this mark used for certain other purposes, such as expressions of time, as in or when a ratio is given in figures, as in
cola	infl
	head	colon
	syl	co+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colon	H1.3.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a part of a rhythmical period with two to six feet and one principal accent or ictus.
colon	ety	C16: from Latin: large intestine, from Greek kolon 
colons	infl
	head	colon
	or	cola
	syl	co+lons
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cola	infl
	head	colon
	or	colons
	syl	co+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colon	H2.0.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<1k*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the large intestine between the caecum and the rectum.
colon	ety	C19: American Spanish, from Spanish, after Crist*'obal Col*'on Christopher Columbus
colons	infl
	head	colon
	or	colones
	syl	co+lons
	pron	Spanish <-1lonAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colones	infl
	head	colon
	or	colons
	syl	co+lo+nes
	pron	Spanish <-1lonAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colon	H3.1.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<k*u1l*un>, Spanish <ko1lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Costa Rica, divided into 100 centimos.
colon	H3.2.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<k*u1l*un>, Spanish <ko1lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of El Salvador, divided into 100 centavos.
colon	ety	French: colonist, from Latin col*_onus, from colere to till, inhabit
colon	H4.0.
	syl	co+lon
	pron	<k*1lon>, French <kc1l*~c>, French <kc1l*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a colonial farmer or plantation owner, esp. in a French colony.
Col'on	1.
	syl	Co+l*'on
	pron	<ko1lon>, Spanish <ko1lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Panama, at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal. Chief Caribbean port. Pop.: 1340286 (1970). Former name: {Aspinwall}.
Archipi'elago de	2.
	head	Col'on
	syl	Ar+chi+pi*'e+la+go de
	pron	<2arCi1pjAla$Go> <DA>
	def	the official name of the {Gal*'apagos Islands}.
colonel	ety	C16: via Old French, from Old Italian colonnello column of soldiers, from colonna #7column 
colonel	0.
	syl	colo+nel
	pron	<1kR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of land or air forces junior to a brigadier but senior to a lieutenant colonel.
colonelcy	sub
	head	colonel
	or	colonelship
	syl	colo+nel+cy
	pos	n.
colonelship	sub
	head	colonel
	or	colonelcy
	syl	colo+nel+2ship
	pos	n.
Colonel Blimp	0.
	syl	Colo+nel Blimp
	pos	n.
	def	See {blimp%2}.
colonial	1.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, relating to, possessing, or inhabiting a colony or colonies.
colonial	2.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	characteristic of or relating to the 13 British colonies that became the United States of America (1776).
colonial	3.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or relating to the colonies of the British Empire.
colonial	4.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of Neoclassical architecture used in the British colonies in America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
colonial	5.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms such as corals and bryozoans
	def	existing as a colony of polyps.
colonial	6.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	having become established in a community in a new environment. {~}
colonial	7.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al
	pron	<k*1l*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native of a colony.
colonially	sub
	head	colonial
	syl	co+1lo+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
colonial experience	0.
	syl	co+lo+ni:al ex+pe:ri+ence
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	experience of farming, etc., gained by a young Englishman in colonial Australia. &- {co+#!lo+ni@.al ex+#!pe@.ri+enc+er}
colonialism	0.
	syl	co+lo+ni+al+ism
	pron	<k*1l*uni*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy and practice of a power in extending control over weaker peoples or areas. Also called: {imperialism}.
colonialist	sub
	head	colonialism
	syl	co+1lo+ni+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
colonic	1.a.
	syl	co+lon+ic
	pron	<k*1lonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the colon.
colonic	1.b.
	syl	co+lon+ic
	pron	<k*1lonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	relating to irrigation of the colon for cleansing purposes.
colonic	2.
	syl	co+lon+ic
	pron	<k*1lonik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	irrigation of the colon by injecting large amounts of fluid high into the colon.
	exam	1	a high colonic.
the	infl
	head	Colonies
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Colonies	1.
	syl	Col:o+nies
	pron	<1kol*niz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the subject territories formerly in the British Empire.
Colonies	2.
	syl	Col:o+nies
	pron	<1kol*niz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the 13 states forming the original United States of America when they declared their independence (1776). These were Connecticut, North and South Carolina, Delaware, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York, Maryland, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, and New Jersey.
colonist	1.
	syl	col:o+nist
	pron	<1kol*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who settles or colonizes an area.
colonist	2.
	syl	col:o+nist
	pron	<1kol*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or member of a colony.
colonitis	0.
	syl	col:o+ni+tis
	pron	<2kol*1nItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another word for {colitis}.
colonise	alt
	head	colonize
	or	colonize
	syl	col:o+nise
	pron	<1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
colonize	1.
	or	colonise
	syl	col:o+nize
	pron	<1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send colonists to or establish a colony in (an area).
colonize	2.
	or	colonise
	syl	col:o+nize
	pron	<1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle in (an area) as colonists.
colonize	3.
	or	colonise
	syl	col:o+nize
	pron	<1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transform (a community, etc.) into a colony.
colonize	4.
	or	colonise
	syl	col:o+nize
	pron	<1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of plants and animals
	def	to become established in (a new environment).
colonizable	sub
	head	colonize
	or	colonisable
	syl	col:o+2niz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
colonisable	sub
	head	colonize
	or	colonizable
	syl	col:o+2nis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
colonnade	ety	C18: from French, from colonne #7column ; on the model of Italian colonnato, from colonna column
colonnade	1.
	syl	col+on+nade
	pron	<2kol*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of evenly-spaced col?!umns.
colonnade	2.
	syl	col+on+nade
	pron	<2kol*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of regularly spaced trees.
colonnaded	sub
	head	colonnade
	syl	col+on+1nad+ed
	pos	adj.
Colonsay	0.
	syl	Col+on+say
	pron	<1kol*nsA>, <-zA>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in W Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides. Area: about 41 sq. km (16 sq. miles).
colony	ety	C16: from Latin col*_onia, from colere to cultivate, inhabit
colonies	infl
	head	colony
	syl	col:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colony	1.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of people who settle in a country distant from their homeland but maintain ties with it.
colony	2.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the community formed by such settlers.
colony	3.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject territory occupied by a settlement from the ruling state.
colony	4.a.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a community of people who form a national, racial, or cultural minority.
	exam	1	an artist's colony;
	exam	2	the American colony in London.
colony	4.b.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the area itself.
colony	5.a.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of the same type of animal or plant living or growing together.
colony	5.b.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an interconnected group of polyps of a colonial organism.
colony	6.
	syl	col:o+ny
	pron	<1kol*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	a group of bacteria, fungi, etc., derived from one or a few spores, esp. when grown on a culture medium.
colophon	ety	C17: via Late Latin, from Greek koloph*_on a finishing stroke
colophon	1.
	syl	col:o+phon
	pron	<1kol*2fon>, <-f*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a publisher's emblem on a book.
colophon	2.
	syl	col:o+phon
	pron	<1kol*2fon>, <-f*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an inscription at the end of a book showing the title, printer, date, etc.
colophony	ety	C14: from Latin Coloph*_onia r*_esina resin from Colophon
colophony	0.
	syl	co+loph:o+ny
	pron	<ko1lof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{rosin} (sense 1)}.
coloquintida	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from colocynthid- #7colocynth 
coloquintida	0.
	syl	col:o+quin+ti+da
	pron	<2kol*1kwintid*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {colocynth}.
color	0.
	syl	col+or
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {colour}.
colorable	sub
	head	color
	syl	col+or+a:ble
	pos	adj.
colorer	sub
	head	color
	syl	col+or+er
	pos	n.
colorful	sub
	head	color
	syl	col+or+ful
	pos	adj.
coloring	sub
	head	color
	syl	col+or+ing
	pos	n.
colorist	sub
	head	color
	syl	col+or+ist
	pos	n.
colorless	sub
	head	color
	syl	col+or+less
	pos	adj.
Colorado	ety	Spanish, literally: red, from Latin col*_or*_atus coloured, tinted red; see #7colour 
Colorado	1.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do
	pron	<2kol*1ra:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the central U.S.: consists of the Great Plains in the east and the Rockies in the west; drained chiefly by the Colorado, Arkansas, South Platte, and Rio Grande Rivers. Capital: Denver. Pop.: 2209528 (1970). Area: 269998 sq. km (104247sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Colo}. or (with zip code) {CO}
Colorado	2.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do
	pron	<2kol*1ra:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW North America, rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing southwest to the Gulf of California: famous for the 1600 km (1000 miles) of canyons along its course. Length: about 2320 km (1440 miles).
Colorado	3.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do
	pron	<2kol*1ra:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Texas, flowing southeast to the Gulf of Mexico. Length: about 1450 km (900 miles).
Colorado	4.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do
	pron	<2kol*1ra:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Argentina, flowing southeast to the Atlantic. Length: about 850 km (530 miles).
Colorado beetle	0.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a black-and-yellow beetle, that is a serious pest of potatoes, feeding on the leaves: family Also called: {potato beetle}.
Colorado Desert	0.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	an arid region of SE California and NW Mexico, West of the Colorado River. Area: over 5000 sq. km (2000 sq. miles).
Colorado Springs	0.
	syl	Col:o+ra+do Springs
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in central Colorado. Pop.: 175745 (1973 est.).
colorant	0.
	syl	col+or+ant
	pron	<1k^l*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that imparts colour, such as a pigment, dye, or ink; colouring matter.
coloration	1.
	syl	col+or:a+tion
	pron	<2k^l*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	arrangement of colour and tones; colouring.
coloration	2.
	syl	col+or:a+tion
	pron	<2k^l*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the colouring or markings of insects, birds, etc. See also {apatetic, aposematic, cryptic}.
coloratura	ety	C19: from obsolete Italian, literally: colouring, from Latin col*_or*_are to #7colour 
colorature	alt
	head	coloratura
	or	coloratura
	syl	col+or:a+ture
	pron	<1kol*r*2tju*>
	pos	n.
coloratura	1.a.
	or	colorature
	syl	col:o+ra+tu+ra
	pron	<2kol*r*1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	in 18th- and 19th-century arias
	def	a florid virtuoso passage.
coloratura	1.b.
	or	colorature
	syl	col:o+ra+tu+ra
	pron	<2kol*r*1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a coloratura aria.
coloratura	2.
	or	colorature
	syl	col:o+ra+tu+ra
	pron	<2kol*r*1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	Also called: {coloratura soprano}. a lyric soprano who specializes in such music.
colorific	0.
	syl	col+or+if+ic
	pron	<2k^l*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing, imparting, or relating to colour.
colorimeter	1.
	syl	col+or+im+e:ter
	pron	<2k^l*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tintometer}. an apparatus for determining the concentration of a solution of a coloured substance by comparing the intensity of its colour with that of a standard solution or with standard colour slides.
colorimeter	2.
	syl	col+or+im+e:ter
	pron	<2k^l*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any apparatus for measuring the quality of a colour by comparison with standard colours or combinations of colours.
colorimetric	sub
	head	colorimeter
	or	colorimetrical
	syl	col+or:i+met+ric
	pron	<2k^l*ri1metrik>
	pos	adj.
colorimetrical	sub
	head	colorimeter
	or	colorimetric
	syl	col+or:i+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
colorimetrically	sub
	head	colorimeter
	syl	col+or:i+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
colorimetry	sub
	head	colorimeter
	syl	col+or+1im+e:try
	pos	n.
Colossae	0.
	syl	Co+los+sae
	pron	<k*1losE>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in SW Phrygia in Asia Minor: seat of an early Christian Church.
colossal	1.
	syl	co+los+sal
	pron	<k*1losL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of immense size; huge; gigantic.
colossal	2.
	syl	co+los+sal
	pron	<k*1losL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in figure sculpture
	def	approximately twice life-size. Compare {{heroic} (sense 7)}.
colossal	3.
	syl	co+los+sal
	pron	<k*1losL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {giant}. of or relating to the order of columns and pilasters that extend more than one storey in a facade.
colossally	sub
	head	colossal
	syl	co+1los+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
colosseum	0.
	syl	col+os+se:um
	pron	<2kol*1si*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {coliseum}.
Colosseum	0.
	syl	Col+os+se:um
	pron	<2kol*1si*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an amphitheatre in Rome built about 75-80 #7a.d.
Colossian	1.
	syl	Co+los+sian
	pron	<k*1loS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Colossae.
Colossian	2.
	syl	Co+los+sian
	pron	<k*1loS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	any of the Christians of Colossae to whom St. Paul's Epistle was addressed.
Colossians	0.
	syl	Co+los+sians
	pron	<k*1loS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a book of the New Testament (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians}).
colossus	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek kolossos 
colossi	infl
	head	colossus
	or	colossuses
	syl	co+los+si
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colossuses	infl
	head	colossus
	or	colossi
	syl	co+los+sus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colossus	0.
	syl	co+los+sus
	pron	<k*1los*s>
	pos	n.
	def	something very large, esp. a statue.
Colossus of Rhodes	0.
	syl	Co+los+sus of Rhodes
	pos	n.
	def	a giant bronze statue of Apollo built on Rhodes in about 292-280 #7b.c.; destroyed by an earthquake in 225 #7b.c. ; one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
colostomies	infl
	head	colostomy
	syl	co+los+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colostomy	0.
	syl	co+los+to+my
	pron	<k*1lost*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical formation of an opening from the colon onto the surface of the body, which functions as an anus.
colostrum	ety	C16: from Latin, of obscure origin
colostrum	0.
	syl	co+los+trum
	pron	<k*1lostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin milky secretion from the nipples that precedes and follows true lactation. It consists largely of serum and white blood cells.
colostral	sub
	head	colostrum
	syl	co+1los+tral
	pos	adj.
colotomies	infl
	head	colotomy
	syl	co+lot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colotomy	0.
	syl	co+lot:o+my
	pron	<k*1lot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a colonic incision.
colour	ety	C13 from Old French colour from Latin color tint, hue
color	alt
	head	colour
	or	colour
	syl	col+or
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
colour	1.a.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attribute of things that results from the light they reflect, transmit, or emit in so far as this light causes a visual sensation that depends on its wavelengths.
colour	1.b.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the aspect of visual perception by which an observer recognizes this attribute.
colour	1.c.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of the light producing this aspect of visual perception.
colour	1.d.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	colour vision.
colour	2.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chromatic colour}.
colour	2.a.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour, such as red or green, that possesses hue, as opposed to achromatic colours such as white or black.
colour	2.b.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a colour television;
	def	Compare {{black-and-white} (sense 2)}.
colour	3.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as a dye, pigment, or paint, that imparts colour to something.
colour	4.a.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin complexion of a person, esp. as determined by his race.
colour	4.b.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	colour prejudice;
	exam	2	colour problem.
colour	5.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of all the hues in painting as distinct from composition, form, and light and shade.
colour	6.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity and quality of ink used in a printing process.
colour	7.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive tone of a musical sound; timbre.
colour	8.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	vividness, authenticity, or individuality.
	exam	1	period colour.
colour	9.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	semblance or pretext (esp. in the phrases {take on a different colour, under colour of) }.
colour	10.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a precious mineral particle, esp. gold, found in auriferous gravel.
colour	11.a.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	not well; ill.
colour	11.b.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	in bad taste.
colour	12.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or apply colour to (something).
colour	13.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a convincing or plausible appearance to (something, esp. to that which is spoken or recounted).
	exam	1	to colour an alibi.
colour	14.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence or distort (something, esp. a report or opinion).
	exam	1	anger coloured her judgment.
colour	15.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to become red in the face, esp. when embarrassed or annoyed.
colour	16.
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of ripening fruit
	def	to change hue.
colour	xref
	or	color
	syl	col+our
	pron	<1k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {colours}.
colourable	1.
	syl	col+our+a:ble
	pron	<1k^l*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being coloured.
colourable	2.
	syl	col+our+a:ble
	pron	<1k^l*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	appearing to be true; plausible.
	exam	1	a colourable excuse.
colourable	3.
	syl	col+our+a:ble
	pron	<1k^l*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pre?!tended; feigned.
	exam	1	colourable affection.
colourability	sub
	head	colourable
	or	colourableness
	syl	col+our+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
colourableness	sub
	head	colourable
	or	colourability
	syl	col+our+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
colourably	sub
	head	colourable
	syl	col+our+a:bly
	pos	adv.
colour bar	0.
	syl	col+our bar
	pos	n.
	def	discrimination against people of a different race, esp. as practised by Whites against Blacks.
colour-blind	0.
	syl	col:our-blind
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any defect in the normal ability to distinguish certain colours. See {deuteranopia, protanopia, tritanopia}.
colour blindness	sub
	head	colour-blind
	syl	col+our blind+ness
	pos	n.
colour code	0.
	syl	col+our code
	pos	n.
	def	a system of easily distinguishable colours, as for the identification of electrical wires or resistors.
coloured	1.
	syl	col+oured
	pron	<1k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing colour.
coloured	2.
	syl	col+oured
	pron	<1k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a strong element of fiction or fantasy; distorted (esp. in the phrase {highly coloured) }.
Coloureds	infl
	head	Coloured
	or	Coloured
	syl	Col+oureds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Coloured	infl
	or	Coloureds
	syl	Col+oured.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Coloured	1.
	syl	Col+oured
	pron	<1k^l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual who is not a White, esp. a Negro.
Coloured	2.
	syl	Col+oured
	pron	<1k^l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Cape Coloured}. (in South Africa) a person of racially mixed parentage or descent. {~}
Coloured	3.
	syl	Col+oured
	pron	<1k^l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	designating or relating to a Coloured or Coloureds.
	exam	1	a Coloured gentleman.
colourfast	0.
	syl	col:our+fast
	pron	<1k^l*2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fabric
	def	having a colour that does not run or change when washed or worn.
colourfastness	sub
	head	colourfast
	syl	col:our+2fast:ness
	pos	n.
colour filter	0.
	syl	col+our fil+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a thin layer of coloured gelatin, glass, etc., that transmits light of its own colour but considerably reduces the transmission of other colours.
colourful	1.
	syl	col+our+ful
	pron	<1k^l*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having intense colour or richly varied colours.
colourful	2.
	syl	col+our+ful
	pron	<1k^l*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	vivid, rich, or distinctive in character.
colourfully	sub
	head	colourful
	syl	col+our+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
colourfulness	sub
	head	colourful
	syl	col+our+ful+ness
	pos	n.
colour guard	0.
	syl	col+our guard
	pos	n.
	def	a military guard in a parade, ceremony, etc., that carries and escorts the flag or regimental colours.
colour index	1.
	syl	col+our in+dex
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the difference between the photographic magnitude and the visual magnitude of a star, indicating its colour and temperature.
colour index	2.
	syl	col+our in+dex
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the sum of the dark or coloured minerals of a rock, expressed as a percent?!age of the total minerals.
colouring	1.
	syl	col+our+ing
	pron	<1k^l*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or art of applying colour.
colouring	2.
	syl	col+our+ing
	pron	<1k^l*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything used to give colour, such as dye, paint, etc.
colouring	3.
	syl	col+our+ing
	pron	<1k^l*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	appearance with regard to shade and colour.
colouring	4.
	syl	col+our+ing
	pron	<1k^l*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	arrange?!ments of colours and tones, as in the markings of birds and animals.
colouring	5.
	syl	col+our+ing
	pron	<1k^l*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of a person's features or complexion.
colouring	6.
	syl	col+our+ing
	pron	<1k^l*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a false or misleading appearance.
colourist	1.
	syl	col+our+ist
	pron	<1k^l*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses colour, esp. an artist.
colourist	2.
	syl	col+our+ist
	pron	<1k^l*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who colours photographs, esp. black-and-white ones.
colouristic	sub
	head	colourist
	syl	col+our+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
colourless	1.
	syl	col+our+less
	pron	<1k^l*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without colour.
colourless	2.
	syl	col+our+less
	pron	<1k^l*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in interest.
	exam	1	a colourless individual.
colourless	3.
	syl	col+our+less
	pron	<1k^l*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	grey or pallid in tone or hue.
colourless	4.
	syl	col+our+less
	pron	<1k^l*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without prejudice; neutral.
colourlessly	sub
	head	colourless
	syl	col+our+less+ly
	pos	adv.
colourlessness	sub
	head	colourless
	syl	col+our+less+ness
	pos	n.
colour line	0.
	syl	col+our line
	pos	n.
	def	the social separation of racial groups within a community (esp. in the phrase {to cross the colour line}) .
colourmen	infl
	head	colourman
	syl	col:our+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colourman	0.
	syl	col:our+man
	pron	<1k^l*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals in paints.
colour phase	1.
	syl	col+our phase
	pos	n.
	def	a seasonal change in the coloration of some animals.
colour phase	2.
	syl	col+our phase
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal variation in the coloration shown by a group of animals within a species.
colours	1.a.
	syl	col+ours
	pron	<1k^l*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the flag that indicates nationality.
colours	1.b.
	syl	col+ours
	pron	<1k^l*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military.
	def	the ceremony of hoisting or lowering the colours.
colours	2.
	syl	col+ours
	pron	<1k^l*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	true nature or character (esp. in the phrase {show one's colours}) .
colours	3.
	syl	col+ours
	pron	<1k^l*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a distinguishing badge or flag, as of an academic institution.
colours	4.
	syl	col+ours
	pron	<1k^l*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Sport., Brit.
	def	a badge or other symbol denoting membership of a team, esp. at a school or college.
nail one's colours to the mast	5.
	head	colours
	syl	nail one's colours to the mast.
	def	to refuse to admit defeat.
with flying colours	6.
	head	colours
	syl	with flying colours.
	def	with great credit; very successfully.
colour scheme	0.
	syl	col+our scheme
	pos	n.
	def	a planned combination or juxtaposition of colours, as in interior decorating.
colour sergeant	0.
	syl	col+our ser+geant
	pos	n.
	def	a sergeant who carries the regimental, battalion, or national colours, as in a colour guard.
colour supplement	0.
	syl	col+our sup+ple+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an illustrated magazine ac?!companying a newspaper, esp. a Sunday newspaper.
colory	alt
	head	coloury
	or	coloury
	syl	col+or:y
	pron	<1k^l*ri>
	pos	adj.
coloury	0.
	or	colory
	syl	col+our:y
	pron	<1k^l*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing colour.
-colous	ety	from Latin -cola inhabitant+-#7ous ; related to colere to inhabit
-colous	0.
	syl	-co:lous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	inhabiting or living on.
	exam	1	arenicolous.
colpitis	ety	C19: from Greek kolpos bosom, womb, vagina+-#7itis 
colpitis	0.
	syl	col+pi+tis
	pron	<kol1pItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {vaginitis}.
colpo-	ety	from Greek kolpos womb
colporteur	ety	C18: from French, from colporter, probably from Old French comporter to carry (see #7comport) ; influenced through folk etymology by porter *`a col to carry on one's neck
colporteur	0.
	syl	col+por+teur
	pron	<1kol2pc:t*>, French <kclpcr1t@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a hawker of books, esp. bibles.
colportage	sub
	head	colporteur
	syl	col+2por+tage
	pos	n.
colt	ety	Old English colt young ass, of obscure origin; compare Swedish dialect kult young animal, boy
colt	1.
	syl	colt
	pron	<k*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a male horse or pony under the age of four.
colt	2.
	syl	colt
	pron	<k*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	an awkward or inexperienced young person.
colt	3.a.
	syl	colt
	pron	<k*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a young and inexperienced player.
colt	3.b.
	syl	colt
	pron	<k*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a junior team.
Colt	ety	C19: named after Samuel Colt (1814-62), American inventor
Colt	0.
	syl	Colt
	pron	<k*ult>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of revolver.
colter	ety	Old English culter, from Latin: ploughshare, knife
colter	0.
	syl	col+ter
	pron	<1k*ult*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {coulter}.
coltish	1.
	syl	colt+ish
	pron	<1k*ultiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	inexperienced; unruly.
coltish	2.
	syl	colt+ish
	pron	<1k*ultiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	playful and lively.
coltishly	sub
	head	coltish
	syl	colt+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
coltishness	sub
	head	coltish
	syl	colt+ish+ness
	pos	n.
John	infl
	head	Coltrane
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Coltrane	0.
	syl	Col:trane
	pron	<kol1trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	1926-1967, U.S. jazz tenor and soprano saxophonist.
coltsfoots	infl
	head	coltsfoot
	syl	colts+foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coltsfoot	0.
	syl	colts+foot
	pron	<1k*ults2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a European plant, with yellow daisy-like flowers and heart-shaped leaves: a common weed: family (composites).
colubrid	ety	C19: from New Latin Colubridae, from Latin coluber snake
colubrid	1.
	syl	col:u+brid
	pron	<1koljubrid>
	pos	n.
	def	any snake of the family including many harmless snakes, such as the grass snake and whip snakes, and some venomous types.
colubrid	2.
	syl	col:u+brid
	pron	<1koljubrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
colubrine	ety	C16: from Latin colubr*_inus, from coluber snake
colubrine	1.
	syl	col:u+brine
	pron	<1kolju2brIn>, <-brin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a snake.
colubrine	2.
	syl	col:u+brine
	pron	<1kolju2brIn>, <-brin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subfamily of harmless colubrid snakes.
colugo	ety	from a native word in Malaya
colugos	infl
	head	colugo
	syl	co+lu+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
colugo	0.
	syl	co+lu+go
	pron	<k*1lu:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flying lemur}.
Padraic	infl
	head	Colum
	syl	Pa:draic
	pron	<1pa:drik>
	pos	n.
Colum	0.
	syl	Col:um
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1972, Irish lyric poet, resident in the U.S. (1914-72).
Columba	ety	Latin, literally: dove
Columbae	infl
	head	Columba
	syl	Co+lum+bae
	pron	<k*?!1l^mbE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Columba	H1.0.
	syl	Co+lum+ba
	pron	<k*1l^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	as in a small constellation in the S hemisphere south of Orion.
Saint	infl
	head	Columba
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Columba	H2.0.
	syl	Co:lum:ba
	pron	<k*1l^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	??521-597 #7a.d., Irish missionary: founded the monastery at Iona (563) from which the Picts were converted to Christianity. Feast day: June 9.
columbarium	ety	C18: from Latin, from columba dove
columbariia	infl
	head	columbarium
	syl	col+um+bar+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
columbarium	1.
	syl	col+um+bar+i:um
	pron	<2kol*m1be*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {dovecote}.
columbarium	2.
	syl	col+um+bar+i:um
	pron	<2kol*m1be*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vault having niches for funeral urns.
columbarium	3.
	syl	col+um+bar+i:um
	pron	<2kol*m1be*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in a wall into which a beam is inserted.
Columbia	1.
	syl	Co+lum+bi:a
	pron	<k*1l^mbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW North America, rising in the Rocky Mountains and flowing through British Columbia, then west to the Pacific. Length: about 1930 km (1200 miles).
Columbia	2.
	syl	Co+lum+bi:a
	pron	<k*1l^mbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central South Carolina, on the Congaree River: the state capital. Pop.: 112164 (1973 est.).
Columbian	1.
	syl	Co+lum+bi:an
	pron	<k*1l^mbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the United States.
Columbian	2.
	syl	Co+lum+bi:an
	pron	<k*1l^mbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to Christopher Columbus.
Columbian	3.
	syl	Co+lum+bi:an
	pron	<k*1l^mbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printers type, approximately equal to 16 point; two-line Brevier.
columbic	0.
	syl	co+lum+bic
	pron	<k*1l^mbik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {niobic}.
Columbine	1.
	syl	Col+um+bine
	pron	<1kol*m2bIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	the character of a servant girl in commedia dell'arte.
Columbine	2.
	syl	Col+um+bine
	pron	<1kol*m2bIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	later
	def	the sweetheart of Harlequin in English pantomime.
columbine	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin columb*_ina herba dovelike plant, from Latin columb*_inus dovelike, from the resemblance of the flower to a group of doves
columbine	H1.0.
	syl	col+um+bine
	pron	<1kol*m2bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the ranuncu?!laceous genus having purple, blue, yellow, or red flowers with five spurred petals. Also called: {aquilegia}.
columbine	ety	C14: from Old French colombin, from Latin columb*_inus dovelike, from columba dove
columbine	H2.0.
	syl	col+um+bine
	pron	<1kol*m2bIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a dove.
columbite	ety	C19: from #7columbium+ -#7ite %1
columbite	0.
	syl	co+lum+bite
	pron	<k*1l^mbIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black mineral consisting of a mixed niobium and tantalum oxide of iron and manganese in orthorhombic crystalline form: occurs in coarse granite, often with tantalite, and is an ore of niobium and tantalum. Formula: (Fe, Mn)(Nb,Ta)\2O\6. Also called: {niobite}.
columbium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Columbia, the United States of America
columbium	0.
	syl	co+lum+bi:um
	pron	<k*1l^mbi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	former name of {niobium}.
columbous	0.
	syl	co+lum+bous
	pron	<k*1l^mb*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {niobous}.
Columbus	H1.1.
	syl	Co+lum+bus
	pron	<k*1l^mb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Ohio: the state capital. Pop.: 540933 (1973 est.).
Columbus	H1.2.
	syl	Co+lum+bus
	pron	<k*1l^mb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Georgia, on the Chattahoochee River. Pop.: 161209 (1973 est.).
Columbus	0.
	syl	Co:lum:bus
	def	%2@T (k$$#!l^mb$$s)@T {Chris@.to@.pher. @T} Spanish @T name Italian name 1451-1506, Italian navigator and explorer in the service of Spain, who discovered the New World (1492).
Columbus Day	0.
	syl	Co:lum:bus Day
	pos	n.
	def	Oct. 12, a legal holiday in most states of the U.S.: the date of Columbus' landing in the West Indies in 1492.
columella	ety	C16: from Latin: diminutive of columna #7column 
columellae	infl
	head	columella
	syl	col:u+mel+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
columella	1.
	syl	col:u+mel+la
	pron	<2kolju1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the central part of plant or animal organs, as of the spore-producing body of some fungi and mosses.
columella	2.
	syl	col:u+mel+la
	pron	<2kolju1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {columella auris}. a small rodlike bone in the middle ear of frogs, reptiles, and birds that transmits sound to the inner ear: homologous to the mammalian stapes.
columellar	sub
	head	columella
	syl	col:u+1mel+lar
	pos	adj.
column	ety	C15: from Latin columna, from columen top, peak; related to Latin collis hill
column	1.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an upright post or pillar usually having a cylindrical shaft, a base, and a capital.
column	2.a.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form or structure in the shape of a column.
	exam	1	a column of air.
column	2.b.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a monument.
column	3.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a row, line, or file, as of people in a queue.
column	4.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a formation in which individual units follow one behind the other.
column	5.a.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a single row of type on a newspaper.
column	5.b.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular article or feature in a paper.
	exam	1	the fashion column.
column	6.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical array of numbers or mathematical terms.
column	7.
	syl	col+umn
	pron	<1kol*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a long structure in the flower of an orchid, consisting of the united stamens and style.
columnar	sub
	head	column
	syl	co+lum+nar
	pron	<k*1l^mn*>
	pos	n.
columned	sub
	head	column
	or	columnated
	syl	col+umned
	pron	<1kol*m2nAtid>
	pos	adj.
columnated	sub
	head	column
	or	columned
	syl	col+um+nat+ed
	pron	<1kol*m2nAtid>
	pos	adj.
columniation	0.
	syl	co+lum+ni:a+tion
	pron	<k*2l^mni1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of architectural columns.
column inch	0.
	syl	col+umn inch
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of measurement for advertising space, one inch deep and one column wide.
columnist	0.
	syl	col+umn+ist
	pron	<1kol*mist>, <-*mnist>
	pos	n.
	def	a journalist who writes a regular feature in a newspaper.
	exam	1	a gossip columnist.
colure	ety	C16: from Late Latin col*_ur*_i (plural), from Greek kolourai cut short, dock-tailed, from kolos docked+ oura tail; so called because the view of the lower part is curtailed
colure	0.
	syl	co+lure
	pron	<k*1lu*>, <1k*ulu*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two great circles on the celestial sphere, one of which passes through the celestial poles and the equinoxes and the other through the poles and the solstices.
Colwyn Bay	0.
	syl	Col+wyn Bay
	pron	<1kolwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in N Wales, in NW Clwyd. Pop.: 25535 (1971).
coly	ety	C19: from New Latin colius, probably from Greek kolios woodpecker
colies	infl
	head	coly
	syl	co:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coly	0.
	syl	co:ly
	pron	<1k*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the arboreal birds of the genus family and order of southern Africa. They have a soft hairlike plumage, crested head, and very long tail. Also called: {mousebird}.
colza	ety	C18: via French (Walloon) kolzat from Dutch koolzaad, from kool cabbage, #7cole+ zaad #7seed 
colza	0.
	syl	col+za
	pron	<1kolz*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rape%2}.
colza oil	0.
	syl	col+za oil
	pos	n.
	def	the oil obtained from the seeds of the rape plant and used in making lubricants and synthetic rubber.
COM	0.a.
	syl	COM
	pron	<kom>
	pos	n.
	def	computer output on microfilm; a process in which a computer output is converted direct to microfiche or film, esp. 35 or 16 millimetre film.
COM	0.b.
	syl	COM
	pron	<kom>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a COM machine.
com	1.
	syl	com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	comedy.
com	2.
	syl	com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	comic.
com	3.
	syl	com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	commerce.
com	4.
	syl	com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	commercial.
com	5.
	syl	com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	committee.
Com	1.
	syl	Com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Commander.
Com	2.
	syl	Com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	committee.
Com	3.
	syl	Com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Commodore.
Com	4.
	syl	Com.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Communist.
com-	ety	from Latin com-; related to cum with. In compound words of Latin origin, com- becomes col- and cor- before l and r, co- before gn, h, and most vowels, and con- before consonants other than b, p, and m. Although its sense in compounds of Latin derivation is often obscured, it means: together, with, etc. (combine, compile) ; similar (conform) ; extremely, completely (consecrate) 
con-	alt
	head	com-
	or	com-
	syl	con-
	pos	prefix.
com-	0.
	or	con-
	syl	com-
	pos	prefix.
	def	together; with; jointly.
	exam	1	commingle.
coma	ety	C17: from medical Latin, from Greek k*_oma heavy sleep; related to Greek koit*_e bed, perhaps to Middle Irish cuma grief
comas	infl
	head	coma
	syl	co:mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coma	H1.0.
	syl	co:ma
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of unconsciousness from which a person cannot be aroused, caused by injury to the head, rupture of cerebral blood vessels, narcotics, poisons, etc.
coma	ety	C17: from Latin: hair of the head, from Greek kom*_e 
comae	infl
	head	coma
	syl	co:mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coma	H2.1.
	syl	co:ma
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the luminous cloud surrounding the frozen solid nucleus in the head of a comet, formed by vaporization of part of the nucleus when the comet is close to the sun.
coma	H2.2.a.
	syl	co:ma
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft of hairs attached to the seed coat of some seeds.
coma	H2.2.b.
	syl	co:ma
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal crown of leaves of palms and moss stems.
coma	H2.3.
	syl	co:ma
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	a type of lens defect characterized by the formation of a diffuse pear-shaped image from a point object.
comal	sub
	head	coma
	syl	co+mal
	pos	adj.
Coma Berenices	ety	from Latin, literally: Berenice's hair, named after Berenice (died 221 #7b.c.) #7, consort of Ptolemy III
Comae Berenices	infl
	head	Coma Berenices
	syl	Co:mae Ber+e:ni+ces
	pron	<1k*umE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Coma Berenices	0.
	syl	Co:ma Ber+e:ni+ces
	pron	<1k*um*> <2beri1nIsEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the N hemisphere between Ursa Major and Bo*"otes containing the {Coma Cluster}, a cluster of approximately 10000 galaxies, at a mean distance of 220 million light years.
Comanches	infl
	head	Comanche
	or	Comanche
	syl	Co+man+ches
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Comanche	infl
	or	Comanches
	syl	Co+man+che
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Comanche	1.
	syl	Co+man+che
	pron	<k*1m@nCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people, formerly ranging from the River Platte to the Mexican border, now living in Oklahoma.
Comanche	2.
	syl	Co+man+che
	pron	<k*1m@nCi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Shoshonean subfamily of the Uto-Aztecan family.
Comanchean	1.
	syl	Co+man+che:an
	pron	<k*1m@nCi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in North America
	def	of or relating to the early part of the Cretaceous system and period.
Comanchean	2.
	syl	Co+man+che:an
	pron	<k*1m@nCi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in North America
	def	the strata and time corresponding to the early Cretaceous.
Nadia	infl
	head	Comaneci
	syl	Na:dia
	pron	<1nadja>
	pos	n.
Comaneci	0.
	syl	Co:man:eci
	pron	Rumanian <1kom*neC>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1961, Rumanian gymnast. She became world champion at the 1976 Olympic Games.
comate	ety	C17: from Latin com*_atus, from coma hair
comate	1.
	syl	co+mate
	pron	<1k*umAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having tufts of hair; hairy.
comate	2.
	syl	co+mate
	pron	<1k*umAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having or relating to a coma.
comatose	1.
	syl	co+ma+tose
	pron	<1k*um*2t*us>, <-2t*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of coma.
comatose	2.
	syl	co+ma+tose
	pron	<1k*um*2t*us>, <-2t*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	torpid; lethargic.
comatosely	sub
	head	comatose
	syl	co+ma+tose+ly
	pos	adv.
comatulid	ety	C19: from New Latin Comatulidae, from Comatula type genus, from Latin com*_atus hairy
comatula	alt
	head	comatulid
	or	comatulid
	syl	co+mat:u+la
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
comatulids	infl
	head	comatulid
	or	comatulae
	syl	co+mat:u+lids
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
comatulae	infl
	head	comatulid
	or	comatulids
	syl	co+mat:u+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
comatulid	0.
	or	comatula
	syl	co+mat:u+lid
	pron	<k*1m@tjulid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of crinoid echinoderms, including the feather stars, in which the adults are free-swimming.
comb	ety	Old English camb; related to Old Norse kambr, Old High German camb 
comb	1.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a toothed device of metal, plastic, wood, etc., used for disentangling or arranging hair.
comb	2.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool or machine that separates, cleans, and straightens wool, cotton, etc.
comb	3.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the fixed cutter on a sheep-shearing machine.
comb	4.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a toothed comb in form or function.
comb	5.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy deeply serrated outgrowth on the top of the heads of certain birds, esp. the domestic fowl.
comb	6.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling the comb of a bird.
comb	7.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a currycomb.
comb	8.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a honeycomb.
go over with a fine-tooth comb	9.
	head	comb
	syl	go over with a fine-tooth comb.
	def	to search for or revise thoroughly.
comb	10.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use a comb on.
comb	11.
	syl	comb
	pron	<k*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to search or inspect with great care.
	exam	1	the police combed the woods.
comb	0.
	syl	comb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	combining.
combat	ety	C16: from French, from Old French combattre, from Vulgar Latin combattere (unattested), from Latin com- with+ battuere to beat, hit
combat	1.
	syl	com+bat
	pron	<1komb@t>, <-b*t>, <1k^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a fight, conflict, or struggle.
combat	2.a.
	syl	com+bat
	pron	<1komb@t>, <-b*t>, <1k^m->
	pos	n.
	def	an action fought between two military forces.
combat	2.b.
	syl	com+bat
	pron	<1komb@t>, <-b*t>, <1k^m->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a combat jacket.
single combat	3.
	head	combat
	syl	single combat.
	def	a fight between two individuals; duel.
close	4.
	head	combat
	or	hand-to-hand combat
	syl	close
	def	fighting at close quarters.
combat	5.
	syl	com+bat
	pron	<k*m1b@t> <1komb@t>, <1k^m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fight or defy.
combat	6.
	syl	com+bat
	pron	<k*m1b@t> <1komb@t>, <1k^m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with or against
	def	to struggle or strive (against); be in conflict (with).
	exam	1	to combat against disease.
combatable	sub
	head	combat
	syl	com+1bat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
combater	sub
	head	combat
	syl	com+1bat+er
	pos	n.
combatant	1.
	syl	com+bat+ant
	pron	<1komb*tNt>, <1k^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group engaged in or prepared for a fight, struggle, or dispute.
combatant	2.
	syl	com+bat+ant
	pron	<1komb*tNt>, <1k^m->
	pos	adj.
	def	engaged in or ready for combat.
combat fatigue	0.
	syl	com+bat fa+tigue
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {battle fatigue}.
combative	0.
	syl	com+bat+ive
	pron	<1komb*tiv>, <1k^m->
	pos	adj.
	def	eager or ready to fight, argue, etc.; aggressive.
combatively	sub
	head	combative
	syl	com+bat+ive+ly
	pos	adv.
combativeness	sub
	head	combative
	syl	com+bat+ive+ness
	pos	n.
comb	alt
	head	combe
	or	combe
	syl	comb
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
combe	0.
	or	comb
	syl	combe
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {coomb}.
comber	1.
	syl	comb+er
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, tool, or machine that combs wool, flax, etc.
comber	2.
	syl	comb+er
	pron	<1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long curling wave; roller.
combination	1.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of combining or state of being combined.
combination	2.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a union of separate parts, qualities, etc.
combination	3.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alliance of people or parties; group having a common purpose.
combination	4.a.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of numbers that opens a combination lock.
combination	4.b.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanism of this type of lock.
combination	5.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a motorcycle with a sidecar attached.
combination	6.a.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of the numbers, terms, etc., of a set into specified groups without regard to order in the group.
	exam	1	the combinations of a, b, and c, taken two at a time, are ab, bc, ac.
combination	6.b.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group formed in this way. The number of combinations of objects taken at a time is &!/[ - &! &!] Symbol.
	exam	1	\n
combination	7.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemical reaction of two or more compounds, usually to form one other compound.
combination	8.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a coordinated sequence of chess moves.
combinational	sub
	head	combination
	syl	com+bi+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
combination lock	0.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion lock
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lock that can only be opened when a set of dials releasing the tumblers of the lock are turned to show a specific sequence of numbers.
combination room	0.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion room
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. at Cambridge University
	def	a common room.
combinations	0.
	syl	com+bi+na+tions
	pron	<2kombi1nAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a one-piece woollen undergarment with long sleeves and legs. Often shortened to {combs}. U.S. term: {union suit}.
combination tone	0.
	syl	com+bi+na+tion tone
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {resultant tone}.
combinatorial	infl
	head	combinative
	or	combinatory
	syl	com+bi+na+to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
combinatory	infl
	head	combinative
	or	combinatorial
	syl	com+bi+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
combinative	1.
	syl	com+bi+na+tive
	pron	<1kombi2nAtiv>, <-n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from being, tending to be, or able to be joined or mixed together.
combinative	2.
	syl	com+bi+na+tive
	pron	<1kombi2nAtiv>, <-n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Linguistics. of a sound change
	def	occurring only in specific contexts or as a result of some other factor, such as change of stress within a word. Compare {isolative} (sense 1).
combinatorial analysis	0.
	syl	com+bi+na+to+ri:al a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mathematics concerned with combinations and permutations.
combine	ety	C15: from Late Latin comb*_in*_are, from Latin com- together+ b*_in*_i two by two
combine	1.
	syl	com+bine
	pron	<k*m1bIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to integrate or cause to be integrated; join together.
combine	2.
	syl	com+bine
	pron	<k*m1bIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite or cause to unite to form a chemical compound.
combine	3.
	syl	com+bine
	pron	<k*m1bIn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	to harvest (crops) with a combine.
combine	4.
	syl	com+bine
	pron	<1kombIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	short for {combine harvester}.
combine	5.
	syl	com+bine
	pron	<1kombIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of enterprises, esp. in order to gain a monopoly of a market.
combine	6.
	syl	com+bine
	pron	<1kombIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an association for the promotion of commercial or other interests, esp. by doubtful means.
combinable	sub
	head	combine
	syl	com+1bin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
combinability	sub
	head	combine
	syl	com+2bin+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
combiner	sub
	head	combine
	syl	com+1bin+er
	pos	n.
combine harvester	0.
	syl	com+bine har+ves+ter
	pron	<1kombIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that simultaneously cuts, threshes, and cleans a standing crop of grain.
combings	1.
	syl	comb+ings
	pron	<1k*umiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the loose hair, wool, etc., removed by combing, esp. that of animals.
combings	2.
	syl	comb+ings
	pron	<1k*umiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the unwanted loose short fibres removed in combing cotton, etc.
combining form	0.
	syl	com+bin+ing form
	pos	n.
	def	a linguistic element that occurs only as part of a compound word, such as in and
comb jelly	0.
	syl	comb jel+ly
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {ctenophore}.
combos	infl
	head	combo
	syl	com+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
combo	1.
	syl	com+bo
	pron	<1komb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of musicians, esp. of jazz musicians.
combo	2.
	syl	com+bo
	pron	<1komb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any combination.
combo	3.
	syl	com+bo
	pron	<1komb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a white man who lives with an Aboriginal woman.
comb out	1.
	syl	comb out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (tangles or knots) from (the hair) with a comb.
comb out	2.
	syl	comb out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to isolate and remove for a purpose.
comb out	3.
	syl	comb out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to survey carefully; examine systematically. {~} {comb-out}.
comb out	4.
	syl	comb out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	an act of combing out.
combust	1.
	syl	com+bust
	pron	<k*m1b^st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Astrology. of a star or planet
	def	invisible for a period between 24 and 30 days each year due to its proximity to the sun.
combust	2.
	syl	com+bust
	pron	<k*m1b^st>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to burn.
combustible	1.
	syl	com+bus+ti:ble
	pron	<k*m1b^st*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of igniting and burning.
combustible	2.
	syl	com+bus+ti:ble
	pron	<k*m1b^st*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily annoyed; excitable.
combustible	3.
	syl	com+bus+ti:ble
	pron	<k*m1b^st*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a combustible substance.
combustibility	sub
	head	combustible
	or	combustibleness
	syl	com+2bus+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
combustibleness	sub
	head	combustible
	or	combustibility
	syl	com+1bus+ti:ble+ness
	pos	n.
combustibly	sub
	head	combustible
	syl	com+1bus+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
combustion	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin comb*_urere to burn up, from com- (intensive)+ *_urere to burn
combustion	1.
	syl	com+bus+tion
	pron	<k*m1b^sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of burning.
combustion	2.
	syl	com+bus+tion
	pron	<k*m1b^sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any process in which a substance reacts with oxygen to produce a significant rise in temperature and the emission of light.
combustion	3.
	syl	com+bus+tion
	pron	<k*m1b^sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical process in which two compounds, such as sodium and chlorine, react together to produce heat and light.
combustion	4.
	syl	com+bus+tion
	pron	<k*m1b^sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which a compound reacts slowly with oxygen to produce little heat and no light.
combustive	sub
	head	combustion
	syl	com+1bus+tive
	pos	n. adj.
combustion chamber	0.
	syl	com+bus+tion cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed space in which combustion takes place, such as the space above the piston in the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine or the chambers in a gas turbine or rocket engine in which fuel and oxidant burn.
combustor	0.
	syl	com+bus+tor
	pron	<k*m1b^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the combustion system of a jet engine or ramjet, comprising the combustion chamber, the fuel injection apparatus, and the igniter.
comdg	0.
	syl	comdg.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	commanding.
Comdr	0.
	syl	Comdr.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Commander.
Comdt	0.
	syl	Comdt.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Commandant.
come	ety	Old English cuman; related to Old Norse koma, Gothic qiman, Old High German queman to come, Sanskrit g*'amati he goes
comes	infl
	head	come
	syl	comes
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
coming	infl
	head	come
	syl	com+ing
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
came	infl
	head	come
	syl	came
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
come	infl
	syl	come.
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
come	1.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move towards a specified person or place.
	exam	1	come to my desk.
come	2.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to arrive by movement or by making progress.
come	3.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become perceptible.
	exam	1	light came into the sky.
come	4.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to occur in the course of time.
	exam	1	Christmas comes but once a year.
come	5.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to exist or occur at a specific point in a series.
	exam	1	your turn comes next.
come	6.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to happen as a result.
	exam	1	no good will come of this.
come	7.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to originate or be derived.
	exam	1	good may come of evil.
come	8.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to occur to the mind.
	exam	1	the truth suddenly came to me.
come	9.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to extend or reach.
	exam	1	she comes up to my shoulder.
come	10.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be produced or offered.
	exam	1	that dress comes in red only.
come	11.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to arrive at or be brought into a particular state or condition.
	exam	1	you will soon come to grief;
	exam	2	the new timetable comes into effect on Monday.
come	12.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to be or have been a resident or native (of).
	exam	1	I come from London.
come	13.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become.
	exam	1	your wishes will come true.
come	14.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to be given awareness.
	exam	1	I came to realize its enormous value.
come	15.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of grain
	def	to germinate.
come	16.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have an orgasm.
come	17.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to play the part of.
	exam	1	don't come the fine gentleman with me.
come	18.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to cause or produce.
	exam	1	don't come that nonsense again.
aseas they come	19.
	head	come
	syl	as&eas they come.
	def	the most characteristic example of a class or type.
come again	20.
	head	come
	syl	come again??
	qual	Informal.
	def	what did you say??
come and	21.
	head	come
	syl	come and.
	usage	dependent imperative
	def	to move towards a particular person or thing or accompany a person with some specified purpose.
	exam	1	come and see what I've found.
come clean	22.
	head	come
	syl	come clean.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a revelation or confession.
come good	23.
	head	come
	syl	come good.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to recover after a setback; succeed.
come to light	24.
	head	come
	syl	come to light.
	def	to be revealed.
come to light with	25.
	head	come
	syl	come to light with.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to find or produce.
come to pass	26.
	head	come
	syl	come to pass.
	def	to take place.
how come	27.
	head	come
	syl	how come??
	qual	Informal.
	def	how did that happen?? {~}
come	28.
	syl	come
	pos	k^m; vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an exclamation expressing annoyance, irritation, etc..
	exam	1	come now&!
	exam	2	come come&!
come about	1.
	syl	come a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take place; happen.
come about	2.
	syl	come a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to change tacks.
come across	1.
	syl	come a:cross
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet or find by accident.
come across	2.
	syl	come a:cross
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person or his words
	def	to communicate the intended meaning or impression.
come across	3.
	syl	come a:cross
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to provide what is expected.
come along	1.
	syl	come a:long
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to progress.
	exam	1	how's your French coming along??
come along	2.a.
	syl	come a:long
	pos	vb.
	def	hurry up&!
come along	2.b.
	syl	come a:long
	pos	vb.
	def	make an effort&!
come at	1.
	syl	come at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discover or reach (facts, the truth, etc.).
come at	2.
	syl	come at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attack (a person).
	exam	1	he came at me with an axe.
come at	3.
	syl	come at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to agree to do (something).
come-at-able	0.
	syl	come-at-a:ble
	pos	adj.
	def	an informal expression for {accessible}.
come away	1.
	syl	come a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become detached.
come away	2.
	syl	come a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to leave (with).
comeback	1.
	syl	come+back
	pron	<1k^m2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a return to a former position, status, etc.
comeback	2.
	syl	come+back
	pron	<1k^m2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a return or response, esp. recrimina?!tory.
comeback	3.
	syl	come+back
	pron	<1k^m2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quick reply; retort.
come back	infl
	head	comeback
	syl	come back.
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
comeback	4.
	syl	come+back
	pron	<1k^m2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to return, esp. to the memory.
comeback	5.
	syl	come+back
	pron	<1k^m2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become fashionable again.
comeback	6.
	syl	come+back
	pron	<1k^m2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	to argue back; retort.
come between	0.
	syl	come be+tween
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cause the estrangement or separation of (two people).
	exam	1	nothing could come between the two lovers.
come by	0.
	syl	come by
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to find or obtain (a thing) esp. accidentally.
	exam	1	do you ever come by any old books??
Comecon	ety	C20: Co (uncil for) M (utual) Econ (omic Aid) 
Comecon	0.
	syl	Com+e:con
	pron	<1komi2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of Soviet-oriented Communist nations, founded in 1949 to coordinate economic development, etc.
comedian	1.
	syl	co+me:di:an
	pron	<k*1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainer who specializes in jokes, comic skits, etc.
comedian	2.
	syl	co+me:di:an
	pron	<k*1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor in comedy.
comedic	0.
	syl	co+me:dic
	pron	<k*1mEdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to comedy.
Com'edie Francaise	0.
	syl	Co+m*'e:die Fran+*,caise
	pron	French. <kcmAdi> <fr*~a1se:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the French national theatre, founded in Paris in 1680.
comedienne	0.
	syl	co+me:di+enne
	pron	<k*2mEdi1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a female comedian.
comedo	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: glutton, from comedere to eat up, from com- (intensive)+ edere to eat
comedos	infl
	head	comedo
	or	comedones
	syl	com+e:dos
	pron	<2komi1d*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
comedones	infl
	head	comedo
	or	comedos
	syl	com+e:do+nes
	pron	<2komi1d*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
comedo	0.
	syl	com+e:do
	pron	<1komi2d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the technical name for {blackhead}.
comedown	1.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a decline in position, status, or prosperity.
comedown	2.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disappointment.
comedown	3.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a de?!pressed or unexcited state. {~} {come down}.
comedown	4.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	to come to a place regarded as lower.
comedown	5.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	to lose status, wealth, etc. (esp. in the phrase {to come down in the world}) .
comedown	6.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	to reach a decision.
	exam	1	the report came down in favour of a pay increase.
comedown	7.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be handed down or acquired by tradition or inheritance.
comedown	8.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to leave college or university.
comedown	9.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to succumb (to illness or disease).
comedown	10.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to rebuke or criticize harshly.
comedown	11.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to amount in essence (to).
	exam	1	it comes down to two choices.
comedown	12.
	syl	come+down
	pron	<1k^m2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to lose the effects of a drug and return to a normal or more normal state.
comedy	ety	C14: from Old French com*'edie, from Latin c*_omoedia, from Greek k*_om*_oidia, from k*_omos village festival + aeidein to sing
comedies	infl
	head	comedy
	syl	com+e:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
comedy	1.
	syl	com+e:dy
	pron	<1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic or other work of light and amusing character.
comedy	2.
	syl	com+e:dy
	pron	<1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	the genre of drama represented by works of this type.
comedy	3.
	syl	com+e:dy
	pron	<1komidi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical literature
	def	a play in which the main characters and motive triumph over adversity.
comedy	4.
	syl	com+e:dy
	pron	<1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	the humorous aspect of life or of events.
comedy	5.
	syl	com+e:dy
	pron	<1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	an amusing event or sequence of events.
comedy	6.
	syl	com+e:dy
	pron	<1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	humour or comic style.
	exam	1	the comedy of Chaplin.
comedy of manners	1.
	syl	com+e:dy of man+ners
	pos	n.
	def	a comedy dealing with the way of life and foibles of a social group.
comedy of manners	2.
	syl	com+e:dy of man+ners
	pos	n.
	def	the genre represented by works of this type.
come forward	1.
	syl	come for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to offer one's services; volunteer.
come forward	2.
	syl	come for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to present oneself.
come-hither	0.
	syl	come-hith:er
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	alluring; seductive.
	exam	1	a come-hither look.
come in	1.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter, used in the imperative when admitting a person.
come in	2.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prove to be.
	exam	1	it came in useful.
come in	3.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become fashionable or seasonable.
come in	4.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to begin an innings.
come in	5.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Athletics, horse racing, etc.
	def	to finish a race (in a certain position).
come in	6.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a politician or political party
	def	to win an election.
come in	7.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Radio, television.
	def	to be received.
	exam	1	news is coming in of a big fire in Glasgow.
come in	8.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of money
	def	to be received as income.
come in	9.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play a role; advance one's interests.
	exam	1	where do I come in??
come in	10.
	syl	come in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to be the object of.
	exam	1	the Chancellor came in for a lot of criticism in the Commons.
this is where we came in	11.
	head	come in
	syl	this is where we came in.
	def	we are at the same point now as when we began.
come into	1.
	syl	come in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter.
come into	2.
	syl	come in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to inherit.
come into one's own	3.
	head	come into
	syl	come into one's own.
	def	to become fulfilled.
	exam	1	she really came into her own when she got divorced.
comely	ety	Old English c*_yml*_ic beautiful; related to Old High German c*_umi frail, Middle High German koml*_iche suitably
comelier	infl
	head	comely
	syl	come+li+er
	pos	adj.
comeliest	infl
	head	comely
	syl	come+li+est.
	pos	adj.
comely	1.
	syl	come+ly
	pron	<1k^mli>
	pos	adj.
	def	good-looking; attractive.
comely	2.
	syl	come+ly
	pron	<1k^mli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	suitable; fitting.
comeliness	sub
	head	comely
	syl	come+li+ness
	pos	n.
John Amos	infl
	head	Comenius
	syl	John A:mos
	pos	n.
Comenius	0.
	syl	Co:me:ni:us
	pron	<k*1mAni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Czech name 1592-1670, Czech educational reformer.
come of	1.
	syl	come of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be descended from.
come of	2.
	syl	come of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to result from.
	exam	1	nothing came of his experiments.
come off	1.
	syl	come off
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall (from), losing one's balance.
come off	2.
	syl	come off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become detached or be capable of being detached.
come off	3.
	syl	come off
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be removed from (a price, tax, etc.).
	exam	1	will anything come off income tax in the budget??
come off	4.
	syl	come off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to emerge from or as if from a trial or contest.
	exam	1	he came off the winner.
come off	5.
	syl	come off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take place or happen.
come off	6.
	syl	come off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have the intended effect; succeed.
	exam	1	his jokes did not come off.
come off	7.
	syl	come off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have an orgasm.
come off it	8.
	head	come off
	syl	come off it&!
	qual	Informal.
	def	stop trying to fool me&!
come-on	1.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything that serves as a lure or enticement. {~} {come on}
come-on	2.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of power, a water supply, etc.
	def	to become available; start running or functioning.
come-on	3.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or show progress; develop.
	exam	1	my plants are coming on nicely.
come-on	4.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to advance, esp. in battle.
come-on	5.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to begin.
	exam	1	she felt a cold coming on;
	exam	2	a new bowler has come on.
come-on	6.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Theatre.
	def	to make an entrance on stage.
come-on	7.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be considered, esp. in a court of law.
come-on	8.
	syl	come-on
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {come upon}.
come-on	9.a.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	hurry up&!
come-on	9.b.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cheer up&! pull yourself together&!
come-on	9.c.
	syl	come-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	make an effort&!
come on strong	10.
	head	come-on
	syl	come on strong.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a forceful or exaggerated impression.
come out	1.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be made public or revealed.
	exam	1	the news of her death came out last week.
come out	2.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a debut in society or on stage.
come out	3.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to declare openly that one is a homosexual.
come out	4.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to go on strike.
come out	5.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to declare oneself.
	exam	1	the government came out in favour of scrapping the project.
come out	6.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be shown visibly or clearly.
	exam	1	you came out very well in the photos.
come out	7.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to yield a satisfactory solution.
	exam	1	these sums just won't come out.
come out	8.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be published.
	exam	1	the paper comes out on Fridays.
come out	9.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to become covered with.
	exam	1	you're coming out in spots.
come out	10.
	syl	come out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to speak or declare openly.
	exam	1	you can rely on him to come out with the facts.
come over	1.
	syl	come o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person or his words
	def	to communicate the intended meaning or impression.
	exam	1	he came over very well.
come over	2.
	syl	come o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change allegiances.
	exam	1	some people came over to our side in the war.
come over	3.
	syl	come o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to undergo or feel a particular sensation.
	exam	1	I came over funny.
comer	1.
	syl	com+er
	pron	<1k^m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	a person who comes.
	exam	1	all-comers;
	exam	2	newcomers.
comer	2.
	syl	com+er
	pron	<1k^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a potential success.
around	alt
	head	come round
	or	come round
	syl	a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
come round	1.
	or	around
	syl	come round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be restored to life or consciousness.
come round	2.
	or	around
	syl	come round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change or modify one's mind or opinion.
comestible	ety	C15: from Late Latin comestibilis, from comedere to eat up; see #7comedo 
comestible	1.
	syl	co+mes+ti:ble
	pron	<k*1mestibL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	food.
comestible	2.
	syl	co+mes+ti:ble
	pron	<k*1mestibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {edible}.
comet	ety	C13: from Old French com*`ete, from Latin com*_eta, from Greek kom*_et*_es long-haired, from kom*_e hair
comet	0.
	syl	com+et
	pron	<1komit>
	pos	n.
	def	a celestial body that travels around the sun, usually in a highly elliptical orbit: thought to consist of a solid frozen nucleus part of which vaporizes on approaching the sun to form a gaseous luminous coma and a long luminous tail.
cometary	sub
	head	comet
	or	cometic
	syl	com+e:tar:y
	pron	<ko1metik>
	pos	adj.
cometic	sub
	head	comet
	or	cometary
	syl	co+met+ic
	pron	<ko1metik>
	pos	adj.
come through	1.
	syl	come through
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emerge successfully.
come through	2.
	syl	come through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to survive (an illness, setback, etc.).
come to	1.
	syl	come to
	pos	when; prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	used reflexively
	def	to regain consciousness or return to one's normal state.
come to	2.
	syl	come to
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to slow a vessel or bring her to a stop.
come to	3.
	syl	come to
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to amount to (a sum of money).
	exam	1	your bill comes to four pounds.
come to	4.
	syl	come to
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to arrive at (a certain state).
	exam	1	what is the world coming to??
come up	1.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to a place regarded as higher.
come up	2.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the sun
	def	to rise.
come up	3.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin.
	exam	1	a wind came up.
come up	4.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be regurgitated or vomited.
come up	5.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to present itself or be dis?!cussed.
	exam	1	that question will come up again.
come up	6.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to begin a term, esp. one's first term, at a college or university.
come up	7.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear from out of the ground.
	exam	1	my beans have come up early this year.
come up	8.
	syl	come up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to win.
	exam	1	have your premium bonds ever come up??
come up against	9.
	head	come up
	syl	come up against.
	def	to be faced with; come into conflict or competition with.
come up to	10.
	head	come up
	syl	come up to.
	def	to equal or meet a standard.
	exam	1	that just doesn't come up to scratch.
come up with	11.
	head	come up
	syl	come up with.
	def	to produce or find.
	exam	1	she always comes up with the right answer.
come upon	0.
	syl	come up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet or encounter unexpected?!ly.
	exam	1	I came upon an old friend in the street today.
comeuppance	0.
	syl	come+up+pance
	pron	<2k^m1^p*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	just retribution.
comfit	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin confectum something prepared, from conficere to produce; see #7confect 
comfit	0.
	syl	com+fit
	pron	<1k^mfit>, <1kom->
	pos	n.
	def	a sugar-coated sweet containing a nut or seed.
comfort	ety	C13: from Old French confort, from Late Latin confort*_are to strengthen very much, from Latin con- (intensive)+ fortis strong
comfort	1.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of ease or well-being.
comfort	2.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	relief from affliction, grief, etc.
comfort	3.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, or event that brings solace or ease.
comfort	4.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	support.
comfort	5.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	something that affords physical ease and relaxation.
comfort	6.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ease the pain of; soothe; cheer.
comfort	7.
	syl	com+fort
	pron	<1k^mf*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring physical ease to.
comforting	sub
	head	comfort
	syl	com+fort+ing
	pos	adj.
comfortingly	sub
	head	comfort
	syl	com+fort+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
comfortless	sub
	head	comfort
	syl	com+fort+less
	pos	adj.
comfortlessly	sub
	head	comfort
	syl	com+fort+less+ly
	pos	adv.
comfortlessness	sub
	head	comfort
	syl	com+fort+less+ness
	pos	n.
comfortable	1.
	syl	com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<1k^mft*bL>, <1k^mf*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving comfort or physical relief.
comfortable	2.
	syl	com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<1k^mft*bL>, <1k^mf*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	at ease.
comfortable	3.
	syl	com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<1k^mft*bL>, <1k^mf*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from affliction or pain.
comfortable	4.
	syl	com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<1k^mft*bL>, <1k^mf*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person or situation
	def	relaxing.
comfortable	5.
	syl	com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<1k^mft*bL>, <1k^mf*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having adequate income.
comfortable	6.
	syl	com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<1k^mft*bL>, <1k^mf*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of income, etc.
	def	adequate to provide comfort.
comfortableness	sub
	head	comfortable
	syl	com+fort+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
comfortably	sub
	head	comfortable
	syl	com+fort?!+a:bly
	pos	adv.
comforter	1.
	syl	com+fort+er
	pron	<1k^mf*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that comforts.
comforter	2.
	syl	com+fort+er
	pron	<1k^mf*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a woollen scarf.
comforter	3.
	syl	com+fort+er
	pron	<1k^mf*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a baby's dummy.
Comforter	ety	C14: translation of Latin consol*_ator, representing Greek parakl*_etos; see #7paraclete 
Comforter	0.
	syl	Com+fort+er
	pron	<1k^mf*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an epithet of the Holy Spirit.
comfort station	0.
	syl	com+fort sta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a public lavatory and rest room.
comfrey	ety	C15: from Old French cunfirie, from Latin conferva water plant; see #7conferva 
comfrey	0.
	syl	com+frey
	pron	<1k^mfri>
	pos	n.
	def	any hairy Eurasian boraginaceous plant of the genus having blue, purplish-pink, or white flowers.
comfier	infl
	head	comfy
	syl	com+fi+er
	pos	adj.
comfiest	infl
	head	comfy
	syl	com+fi+est.
	pos	adj.
comfy	0.
	syl	com+fy
	pron	<1k^mfi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {comfort?!able}.
comic	ety	C16: from Latin c*_omicus, from Greek k*_omikos relating to #7comedy 
comic	1.
	syl	com+ic
	pron	<1komik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characterized by, or characteristic of comedy.
comic	2.
	syl	com+ic
	pron	<1komik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	acting in, writing, or composing comedy.
	exam	1	a comic writer.
comic	3.
	syl	com+ic
	pron	<1komik>
	pos	adj.
	def	humorous; funny.
comic	4.
	syl	com+ic
	pron	<1komik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is comic, esp. a comic actor; comedian.
comic	5.
	syl	com+ic
	pron	<1komik>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or magazine containing comic strips.
comic	6.
	syl	com+ic
	pron	<1komik>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	comic strips in newspapers, etc.
comical	1.
	syl	com:i+cal
	pron	<1komikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing laughter.
comical	2.
	syl	com:i+cal
	pron	<1komikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ludicrous; laughable. &- {#!com@.i+cal+ly} &- {#!com@.i+cal+ness}
comic opera	0.
	syl	com+ic op+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a play largely set to music, employing comic effects or situations. See also {op*'era bouffe, opera buffa}.
comic strip	0.
	syl	com+ic strip
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of drawings in a newspaper, magazine, etc., relating a comic or adventurous situation.
Commines	alt
	head	Comines
	or	Comines
	syl	Com:mines
	pron	French <kc1min>
	pos	n.
Philippe de	infl
	head	Comines
	syl	Phi:lippe de
	pron	<fi1lip> <d*>
	pos	n.
Comines	0.
	or	Commines
	syl	Co:mines
	pron	French <kc1min>
	pos	n.
	def	??1447-??1511, French diplomat and historian, noted for his (1489-98).
Cominform	0.
	syl	Com+in+form
	pron	<1komin2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Communist Information Bureau}: established 1947 to exchange information among nine European Communist parties and coordinate their activities; dissolved in 1956.
coming	1.
	syl	com+ing
	pron	<1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of time, events, etc.
	def	approaching or next.
	exam	1	this coming Thursday.
coming	2.
	syl	com+ing
	pron	<1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	promising (esp. in the phrase {up and coming}) .
coming up	3.
	head	coming
	syl	coming up&!
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression used to announce that a meal is about to be served.
have it coming to one	4.
	head	coming
	syl	have it coming to one.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deserve what one is about to suffer.
not know whether one is coming or going	5.
	head	coming
	syl	not know whether one is coming or going.
	def	to be totally confused. {~}
coming	6.
	syl	com+ing
	pron	<1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	arrival or approach.
coming	7.
	syl	com+ing
	pron	<1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the return of Christ in glory. See also {Second Coming}.
Komintern	alt
	head	Comintern
	or	Comintern
	syl	Kom+in+tern
	pron	<1komin2tR:n>
	pos	n.
Comintern	0.
	or	Komintern
	syl	Com+in+tern
	pron	<1komin2tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Communist International}; an international Communist organi?!zation founded by Lenin in Moscow in 1919 and dissolved in 1943; it degenerated under Stalin into an instrument of Soviet politics. Also called: {Third International}.
comitia	ety	C17: from Latin comitium assembly, from com- together+ *_ire to go
comitia	0.
	syl	co+mi+ti:a
	pron	<k*1miSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman assembly that elected officials and exercised judicial and legislative authority.
comitial	sub
	head	comitia
	syl	co+mi+tial
	pron	<k*1miS*l>
	pos	adj.
comity	ety	C16: from Latin c*_omit*_as, from c*_omis affable, obliging, of uncertain origin
comities	infl
	head	comity
	syl	com+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
comity	1.
	syl	com+i:ty
	pron	<1komiti>
	pos	n.
	def	mutual civility; courtesy.
comity	2.
	syl	com+i:ty
	pron	<1komiti>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {comity of nations}.
comity	3.
	syl	com+i:ty
	pron	<1komiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy whereby one religious denomination refrains from proselytizing the members of another.
comity of nations	0.
	syl	com+i:ty of na+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the friendly recognition accorded by one nation to the laws and usages of another.
comm	1.
	syl	comm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	commerce.
comm	2.
	syl	comm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	commercial.
comm	3.
	syl	comm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	committee.
comm	4.
	syl	comm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	commonwealth.
comma	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek komma clause, from koptein to cut
comma	1.
	syl	com+ma
	pron	<1kom*>
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark {}, indicating a slight pause in the spoken sentence and used where there is a listing of items or to separate a nonrestrictive clause or phrase from a main clause.
comma	2.
	syl	com+ma
	pron	<1kom*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a minute interval.
comma bacillus	0.
	syl	com+ma ba+cil+lus
	pos	n.
	def	a comma-shaped bacterium, that causes cholera in man: family
comma butterfly	0.
	syl	com+ma but:ter+fly
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-brown European nymphalid butterfly, with a white comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing.
command	ety	C13: from Old French commander, from Latin com- (intensive)+ mand*_are to entrust, enjoin, command
command	1.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to order, require, or compel.
command	2.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or be in control or authority over (a person, situation, etc.).
command	3.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have knowledge or use of.
	exam	1	he commands the language.
command	4.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive as due or because of merit.
	exam	1	his nature commands respect.
command	5.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dominate (a view, etc.) as from a height.
command	6.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an order; mandate.
command	7.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of commanding.
command	8.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or right to command.
command	9.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of the power to command.
command	10.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	ability or knowledge; control.
	exam	1	a command of French.
command	11.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	the jurisdiction of a commander.
command	12.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit or units commanding a specific area or function, as in the R.A.F.
command	13.a.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an invitation from the monarch.
command	13.b.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a command performance.
command	14.
	syl	com+mand
	pron	<k*1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for {{instruction} (sense 3)}.
commandingly	sub
	head	command
	syl	com+1mand+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
commandant	0.
	syl	com+man+dant
	pron	<1kom*n2d@nt>, <-2da:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer command?!ing a place, group, or establishment.
commandeer	ety	C19: from Afrikaans kommandeer, from French commander to #7command 
commandeer	1.
	syl	com+man+deer
	pron	<2kom*n1di*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize for public or military use.
commandeer	2.
	syl	com+man+deer
	pron	<2kom*n1di*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize arbitrarily.
commander	1.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer in command of a military formation or operation.
commander	2.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a naval commissioned rank junior to captain but senior to lieutenant commander.
commander	3.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second in command of larger British warships.
commander	4.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who holds authority.
commander	5.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-ranking member of some knightly or fraternal orders.
commander	6.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer responsible for a district of the Metropolitan Police in London.
commander	7.
	syl	com+mand+er
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the administrator of a commandery of a medieval religious order.
commandership	sub
	head	commander
	syl	com+1mand+er+2ship
	pos	n.
commanders in chief	infl
	head	commander in chief
	syl	com+mand+ers in chief.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commander in chief	1.
	syl	com+mand+er in chief
	pos	n.
	def	the officer holding supreme command of the forces in an area or operation.
commander in chief	2.
	syl	com+mand+er in chief
	pos	n.
	def	the officer holding command of a major subdivision of one military service.
command guidance	0.
	syl	com+mand guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a method of controlling a missile during flight by transmitting information to it.
commanding	1.
	syl	com+mand+ing
	pron	<k*1ma:ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	being in command.
commanding	2.
	syl	com+mand+ing
	pron	<k*1ma:ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	having the air of authority.
	exam	1	a command?!ing voice.
commanding	3.
	syl	com+mand+ing
	pron	<k*1ma:ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of a position, situation, etc.
	def	exerting control.
commanding	4.
	syl	com+mand+ing
	pron	<k*1ma:ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of a height, viewpoint, etc.
	def	overlooking; advantageous.
commandingly	sub
	head	commanding
	syl	com+1mand+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
commanding officer	0.
	syl	com+mand+ing of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer in command of a military unit.
commandment	1.
	syl	com+mand+ment
	pron	<k*1ma:ndm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a divine command, esp. one of the Ten Commandments of the Old Testament.
commandment	2.
	syl	com+mand+ment
	pron	<k*1ma:ndm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	any command.
command module	0.
	syl	com+mand mod+ule
	pos	n.
	def	the cone-shaped module used as the living quarters in an Apollo spacecraft and functioning as the splashdown vehicle.
commando	ety	C19: from Afrikaans kommando, from Dutch commando command, from French commander to #7command 
commandos	infl
	head	commando
	or	commandoes
	syl	com+man+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commandoes	infl
	head	commando
	or	commandos
	syl	com+man+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commando	1.a.
	syl	com+man+do
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an amphibious military unit trained for raiding.
commando	1.b.
	syl	com+man+do
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of such a unit.
commando	2.
	syl	com+man+do
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic unit of the Royal Marine Corps.
commando	3.
	syl	com+man+do
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	an armed force raised by Boers during the Boer War.
commando	4.
	syl	com+man+do
	pron	<k*1ma:nd*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting or relating to a commando or force of commandos.
	exam	1	a commando raid;
	exam	2	a commando unit.
command paper	0.
	syl	com+mand pa+per
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a government document that is presented to Parliament, in theory by royal command. See also {green paper, white paper}.
command performance	0.
	syl	com+mand per+form+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a performance of a play, opera, etc., at the request of a ruler or of royalty. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** etc., at the request of a ruler or of royalty. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
command post	0.
	syl	com+mand post
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the position from which a unit commander and his staff exercise command.
commeasure	0.
	syl	com+mea+sure
	pron	<k*1meZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coincide with in degree, extent, quality, etc.
commeasurable	sub
	head	commeasure
	syl	com+1meas+ur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
commedia dell'arte	ety	Italian, literally: comedy of art
commedia dell'arte	0.
	syl	com+me:di:a dell'ar+te
	pron	Italian <kcm1medja> <dAl1lartA>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of popular comedy developed in Italy during the 16th to 18th centuries, with stock characters such as Punchinello, Har?!lequin, and Columbine, in situations improvised from a plot outline.
comme il faut	0.
	syl	comme il faut
	pron	French. <kc>, French. <mil> <1fo>
	def	as it should be; correctly.
commemorate	ety	C16: from Latin commemor*_are be mindful of, from com- (intensive)+ memor*_are to remind, from memor mindful &- com+#!mem@.o+ra+tive or com+#!mem@.o+ra+to@.ry adj. &- com+#!mem@.o+ra+tive+ly adv. ?- com+#!mem@.o+@!ra+tor n.
commemorate	0.
	syl	com+mem:o+rate
	pron	<k*1mem*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour or keep alive the memory of.
commemoration	1.
	syl	com+mem:o+ra+tion
	pron	<k*2mem*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of commemorating.
commemoration	2.
	syl	com+mem:o+ra+tion
	pron	<k*2mem*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremony or service in memory of a person or event.
commemorational	sub
	head	commemoration
	syl	com+2mem:o+1ra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
commence	ety	C14: from Old French co?!mencer, from Vulgar Latin cominiti*_are (unattested), from Latin com- (intensive)+ initi*_are to begin, from initium a beginning
commence	0.
	syl	com+mence
	pron	<k*1mens>
	pos	vb.
	def	to start or begin; come or cause to come into being, operation, etc.
commencer	sub
	head	commence
	syl	com+1menc+er
	pos	n.
commencement	1.
	syl	com+mence+ment
	pron	<k*1mensm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning; start.
commencement	2.
	syl	com+mence+ment
	pron	<k*1mensm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a ceremony for the conferment of academic degrees.
commend	ety	C14: from Latin commend*_are to commit to someone's care, from com- (intensive)+ mand*_are to entrust
commend	1.
	syl	com+mend
	pron	<k*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to present or represent as being worthy of regard, confidence, kindness, etc.; recommend.
commend	2.
	syl	com+mend
	pron	<k*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give in charge; entrust.
commend	3.
	syl	com+mend
	pron	<k*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express a good opinion of; praise.
commend	4.
	syl	com+mend
	pron	<k*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give the regards of.
	exam	1	commend me to your aunt.
commendable	sub
	head	commend
	syl	com+1mend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
commendableness	sub
	head	commend
	syl	com+1mend+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
commendably	sub
	head	commend
	syl	com+1mend+a:bly
	pos	adv.
commendam	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin phrase dare in commendam to give in trust, from commenda trust, back formation from Latin commend*_are to entrust, #7commend 
commendam	1.
	syl	com+men+dam
	pron	<k*1mend@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the temporary holding of an ecclesiastical benefice.
commendam	2.
	syl	com+men+dam
	pron	<k*1mend@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a benefice so held.
commendation	1.
	syl	com+men+da+tion
	pron	<2komen1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of commending; praise.
commendation	2.
	syl	com+men+da+tion
	pron	<2komen1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an award.
commendation	3.
	syl	com+men+da+tion
	pron	<2komen1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a greeting.
commensal	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin commens*_alis, from Latin com- together+ mensa table
commensal	1.
	syl	com+men+sal
	pron	<k*1mens*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two different species of plant or animal
	def	living in close association without being interdependent.
commensal	2.
	syl	com+men+sal
	pron	<k*1mens*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to eating together, esp. at the same table.
	exam	1	commensal pleasures.
commensal	3.
	syl	com+men+sal
	pron	<k*1mens*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a commensal plant or animal.
commensal	4.
	syl	com+men+sal
	pron	<k*1mens*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a companion at table.
commensalism	sub
	head	commensal
	syl	com+1men+sal+ism
	pos	n.
commensality	sub
	head	commensal
	syl	com+men+sal+i:ty
	pron	<2komen1s@liti>
	pos	n.
commensally	sub
	head	commensal
	syl	com+1men+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
commensurable	1.a.
	syl	com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<k*1mens*r*b*l>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	having a common factor.
commensurable	1.b.
	syl	com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<k*1mens*r*b*l>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	having units of the same dimensions and being related by whole numbers.
	exam	1	hours and minutes are commensurable.
commensurable	2.
	syl	com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<k*1mens*r*b*l>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	well-proportioned; proportionate.
commensurability	sub
	head	commensurable
	syl	com+2men+su+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
commensurably	sub
	head	commensurable
	syl	com+1men+su+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
commensurate	ety	C17: from Late Latin comm*_ens*_u?!r*_atus, from Latin com- same+ m*_ensur*_are to #7measure 
commensurate	1.
	syl	com+men+su+rate
	pron	<k*1mens*rit>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same extent or duration.
commensurate	2.
	syl	com+men+su+rate
	pron	<k*1mens*rit>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	corresponding in degree, amount, or size; proportionate.
commensurate	3.
	syl	com+men+su+rate
	pron	<k*1mens*rit>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be measured by a common standard; commensurable.
commensurately	sub
	head	commensurate
	syl	com+1men+su+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
commensurateness	sub
	head	commensurate
	syl	com+1men+su+rate+ness
	pos	n.
commensuration	sub
	head	commensurate
	syl	com+men+su+ra+tion
	pron	<k*2mens*1rAS*n>, <-S*-?!>
	pos	n.
comment	ety	C15: from Latin commentum invention, from comminisc*_i to contrive, related to mens mind
comment	1.
	syl	com+ment
	pron	<1koment>
	pos	n.
	def	a remark, criticism, or observa?!tion.
comment	2.
	syl	com+ment
	pron	<1koment>
	pos	n.
	def	talk or gossip.
comment	3.
	syl	com+ment
	pron	<1koment>
	pos	n.
	def	a note explaining or criticizing a passage in a text.
comment	4.
	syl	com+ment
	pron	<1koment>
	pos	n.
	def	explanatory or critical matter added to a text.
comment	5.
	syl	com+ment
	pron	<1koment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by on; when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to remark or express an opinion.
comment	6.
	syl	com+ment
	pron	<1koment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to write notes explaining or criticizing a text.
commenter	sub
	head	comment
	syl	com+ment+er
	pos	n.
commentaries	infl
	head	commentary
	syl	com+men+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commentary	1.
	syl	com+men+tar:y
	pron	<1kom*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an explanatory series of notes or comments.
commentary	2.
	syl	com+men+tar:y
	pron	<1kom*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a spoken accompaniment to a broadcast, film, etc., esp. of a sporting event.
commentary	3.
	syl	com+men+tar:y
	pron	<1kom*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an explanatory essay or treatise on a text.
commentary	4.
	syl	com+men+tar:y
	pron	<1kom*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a personal record of events or facts.
	exam	1	the commentaries of Caesar.
commentarial	sub
	head	commentary
	syl	com+men+tar+i:al
	pron	<2kom*n1te*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
commentate	1.
	syl	com+men+tate
	pron	<1kom*n2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to serve as a commenta?!tor.
commentate	2.
	syl	com+men+tate
	pron	<1kom*n2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a commentary on (a text, event, etc.).#e {Usage}. The verb derived from is sometimes used as a synonym for or It is not yet fully accepted as standard, though widespread in sports reporting and journalism.
commentator	1.
	syl	com+men+ta+tor
	pron	<1kom*n2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who provides a spoken commentary for a broadcast, film, etc., esp. of a sport?!ing event.
commentator	2.
	syl	com+men+ta+tor
	pron	<1kom*n2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes notes on a text, etc.
commerce	ety	C16: from Latin commercium trade, from commerc*_ar*_i, from merc*_ar*_i to trade, from merx merchandise
commerce	1.
	syl	com+merce
	pron	<1komR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the activity embracing all forms of the purchase and sale of goods and services.
commerce	2.
	syl	com+merce
	pron	<1komR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	social relations and exchange, esp. of opinions, attitudes, etc.
commerce	3.
	syl	com+merce
	pron	<1komR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sexual intercourse.
commercial	1.
	syl	com+mer+cial
	pron	<k*1mR:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, connected with, or engaged in commerce; mercantile.
commercial	2.
	syl	com+mer+cial
	pron	<k*1mR:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sponsored or paid for by an advertiser.
	exam	1	commercial television.
commercial	3.
	syl	com+mer+cial
	pron	<k*1mR:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having profit as the main aim.
	exam	1	commercial music.
commercial	4.
	syl	com+mer+cial
	pron	<k*1mR:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of goods, chemicals, etc.
	def	of unrefined quality or presentation and produced in bulk for use in industry.
commercial	5.
	syl	com+mer+cial
	pron	<k*1mR:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercially sponsored advertisement on radio or television.
commerciality	sub
	head	commercial
	syl	com+mer+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<k*2mR:Si1@liti>
	pos	n.
commercially	sub
	head	commercial
	syl	com+1mer+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
commercial art	0.
	syl	com+mer+cial art
	pos	n.
	def	graphic art for commercial uses such as advertising, packaging, etc.
commercial artist	sub
	head	commercial art
	syl	com+mer+cial art+ist
	pos	n.
commercial bank	0.
	syl	com+mer+cial bank
	pos	n.
	def	a bank primarily engaged in making short-term loans from funds deposited in current accounts.
commercial college	0.
	syl	com+mer+cial col+lege
	pos	n.
	def	a college providing tuition in commercial skills, such as shorthand and book-keeping.
commercialism	1.
	syl	com+mer+cial+ism
	pron	<k*1mR:S*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit, principles, or procedure of commerce.
commercialism	2.
	syl	com+mer+cial+ism
	pron	<k*1mR:S*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	exclusive or inappropriate emphasis on profit.
commercialist	sub
	head	commercialism
	syl	com+1mer+cial+ist
	pos	n.
commercialistic	sub
	head	commercialism
	syl	com+2mer+cial+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
commercialise	alt
	head	commercialize
	or	commercialize
	syl	com+mer+cial+ise
	pron	<k*1mR:S*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
commercialize	1.
	or	commercialise
	syl	com+mer+cial+ize
	pron	<k*1mR:S*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make commercial in aim, methods, or character.
commercialize	2.
	or	commercialise
	syl	com+mer+cial+ize
	pron	<k*1mR:S*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exploit for profit, esp. at the expense of quality.
commercialization	sub
	head	commercialize
	or	commercialisation
	syl	com+2mer+cial:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
commercialisation	sub
	head	commercialize
	or	commercialization
	syl	com+2mer+cial:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
commercial paper	0.
	syl	com+mer+cial pa+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a short-term negotiable document, such as a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc., calling for the transference of a specified sum of money at a designated date.
commercial traveller	0.
	syl	com+mer+cial trav+el+ler
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {travelling salesman}.
commercial vehicle	0.
	syl	com+mer+cial ve+hi+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle for carrying goods or (less commonly) passengers.
commere	ety	French: literally, godmother, from #7com -+ m*`ere mother; see #7compere 
commere	0.
	syl	com+m*`ere
	pron	<1kome*>, French <kc1me:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a female compere.
commy	alt
	head	commie
	or	commie
	syl	com+my
	pron	<1komi>
	pos	n.
commies	infl
	head	commie
	syl	com+mies.
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
commie	0.
	or	commy
	syl	com+mie
	pron	<1komi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal and derogatory, chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {communist}.
commination	ety	C15: from Latin commin*_ati*_o, from commin*_ar*_i to menace, from com- (intensive)+ min*_ar*_i to threaten
commination	1.
	syl	com+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2komi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of threatening punishment or vengeance.
commination	2.
	syl	com+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2komi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a recital of prayers, including a list of God's judgments against sinners, in the office for Ash Wednesday.
comminatory	sub
	head	commination
	syl	com+min:a+to:ry
	pron	<1komin*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
Commines	0.
	syl	Com:mines
	pron	French <kc1min>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Philippe de) {Comines}.
commingle	0.
	syl	com+min+gle
	pron	<ko1miGgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix or be mixed; blend.
comminute	ety	C17: from Latin comminuere, from com- (intensive)+ minuere to reduce; related to #7minor 
comminute	1.
	syl	com+mi+nute
	pron	<1komi2nju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break (a bone) into several small fragments.
comminute	2.
	syl	com+mi+nute
	pron	<1komi2nju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide property into small lots.
comminute	3.
	syl	com+mi+nute
	pron	<1komi2nju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pulverize.
comminution	sub
	head	comminute
	syl	com+mi+1nu+tion
	pos	n.
comminuted fracture	0.
	syl	com+mi+nut+ed frac+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a fracture in which the bone is splintered or fragmented.
commis	ety	C16 (meaning: deputy): from French, from commettre to employ, #7commit 
commis	infl
	syl	com+mis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commis	1.
	syl	com+mis
	pron	<1komis>, <1komi>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent or deputy.
commis	2.
	syl	com+mis
	pron	<1komis>, <1komi>
	pos	n.
	def	an apprentice waiter or chef.
commiserate	ety	C17: from Latin commiser*_ar*_i, from com- together+ miser*_ar*_i to bewail, pity, from miser wretched
commiserate	0.
	syl	com+mis+er+ate
	pron	<k*1miz*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to feel or express sympathy or compassion (for).
commiserable	sub
	head	commiserate
	syl	com+1mis+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
commiseration	sub
	head	commiserate
	syl	com+2mis+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
commiserative	sub
	head	commiserate
	syl	com+1mis+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
commiseratively	sub
	head	commiserate
	syl	com+1mis+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
commiserator	sub
	head	commiserate
	syl	com+1mis+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
commissar	ety	C20: from Russian kommissar, from German, from Medieval Latin commiss*_arius #7commissary 
commissar	1.
	syl	com+mis+sar
	pron	<1komi2sa:>, <2komi1sa:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	Also called: {political commissar}. an official of the Communist Party responsible for political education, esp. in a military unit.
commissar	2.
	syl	com+mis+sar
	pron	<1komi2sa:>, <2komi1sa:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	Also called: {People's Commissar}. (before 1946) the head of a government department. Now called: {minister}.
commissariat	ety	C17: from New Latin commiss*_ari*_atus, from Medieval Latin commiss*_arius #7commissary 
commissariat	1.
	syl	com+mis+sar:i+at
	pron	<2komi1se*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a government department before 1946. Now called: {ministry}.
commissariat	2.a.
	syl	com+mis+sar:i+at
	pron	<2komi1se*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a military department in charge of food supplies, etc.
commissariat	2.b.
	syl	com+mis+sar:i+at
	pron	<2komi1se*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the offices of such a department.
commissariat	3.
	syl	com+mis+sar:i+at
	pron	<2komi1se*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	food supplies.
commissary	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin commiss*_arius official in charge, from Latin committere to entrust, #7commit 
commissaries	infl
	head	commissary
	syl	com+mis+sar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commissary	1.
	syl	com+mis+sar:y
	pron	<1komis*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a shop supplying food or equipment, as in a military camp.
commissary	2.
	syl	com+mis+sar:y
	pron	<1komis*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. army.
	def	an officer responsible for supplies and food.
commissary	3.
	syl	com+mis+sar:y
	pron	<1komis*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a snack bar or restaurant in a film studio.
commissary	4.
	syl	com+mis+sar:y
	pron	<1komis*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a representative or deputy, esp. an official representative of a bishop.
commissarial	sub
	head	commissary
	syl	com+mis+sar+i:al
	pron	<2komi?!1se*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
commissaryship	sub
	head	commissary
	syl	com+mis+sar:y+2ship
	pos	n.
commission	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin commissi*_o a bringing together, from committere to #7commit 
commission	1.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a duty or task committed to a person or group to perform.
commission	2.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	authority to undertake or perform certain duties or functions.
commission	3.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a document granting such authority.
commission	4.a.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a document conferring a rank on an officer.
commission	4.b.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or authority thereby granted.
commission	5.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people charged with certain duties.
	exam	1	a commission of inquiry.
commission	6.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a government agency or board empowered to exercise administrative, judicial, or legislative authority. See also {Royal Commission}.
commission	7.a.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the authority given to a person or organization to act as an agent to a principal in commercial transactions.
commission	7.b.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fee allotted to an agent for services rendered.
commission	8.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being charged with specific duties or responsibilities.
commission	9.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of committing a sin, crime, etc.
commission	10.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a sin, crime, etc., that is committed.
commission	11.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	good working condition or (esp. of a ship) active service (esp. in the phrases {in} {into commission, out of commission) }.
commission	12.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the head of a department of municipal government. {~}
commission	13.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to grant authority to; charge with a duty or task.
commission	14.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	to confer a rank or authorize an action.
commission	15.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to equip and test (a ship) for active service.
commission	16.
	syl	com+mis+sion
	pron	<k*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to place an order for (something).
	exam	1	to commission a portrait.
commissional	sub
	head	commission
	or	commissionary
	syl	com+1mis+sion+al
	pos	adj.
commissionary	sub
	head	commission
	or	commissional
	syl	com+1mis+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
commissionaire	ety	C18: from French, from #7commission 
commissionaire	0.
	syl	com+mis+sion+aire
	pron	<k*2miS*1ne*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a uniformed doorman at a hotel, theatre, etc.
commissioned officer	0.
	syl	com+mis+sioned of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	a military officer holding a commission, such as Second Lieutenant in the British Army, Acting Sub-Lieutenant in the Royal Navy, Pilot Officer in the Royal Air Force, and officers of all ranks senior to these.
commissioner	1.
	syl	com+mis+sion+er
	pron	<k*1miS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person authorized to perform certain tasks or endowed with certain powers.
commissioner	2.
	syl	com+mis+sion+er
	pron	<k*1miS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Government.
	def	any of several types of civil servant. See also {Parliamentary Commissioner}.
commissioner	3.
	syl	com+mis+sion+er
	pron	<k*1miS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a commission.
commissionership	sub
	head	commissioner
	syl	com+1mis+sion+er+2ship
	pos	n.
commissioner for oaths	0.
	syl	com+mis+sion+er for oaths
	pos	n.
	def	a solicitor authorized to authenticate oaths on sworn statements.
commission plan	0.
	syl	com+mis+sion plan
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a system of municipal government that combines legislative and executive authority in a commission of five or six elected members.
commissure	ety	C15: from Latin commiss*_ura a joining together, from committere #7commit 
commissure	1.
	syl	com+mis+sure
	pron	<1komi2sju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of tissue linking two parts or organs, such as the nervous tissue connecting the right and left sides of the brain in vertebrates.
commissure	2.
	syl	com+mis+sure
	pron	<1komi2sju*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various joints between parts, as between the carpels, leaf lobes, etc., of a plant.
commissural	sub
	head	commissure
	syl	com+mis+su+ral
	pron	<k*1misjur*l>, <2komi1sju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
commit	ety	C14: from Latin committere to join, from com- together+ mittere to put, send
commits	infl
	head	commit
	syl	com+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
committing	infl
	head	commit
	syl	com+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
committed	infl
	head	commit
	syl	com+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
commit	1.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand over, as for safekeeping; charge; entrust.
	exam	1	to commit a child to the care of its aunt.
commit to memory	2.
	head	commit
	syl	commit to memory.
	def	to learn by heart; memorize.
commit	3.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine officially or take into custody.
	exam	1	to commit someone to prison.
commit	4.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to pledge or align (oneself), as to a particular cause, action, or attitude.
	exam	1	a committed radical.
commit	5.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order (forces) into action.
commit	6.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform (a crime, error, etc.); do; perpetrate.
commit	7.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surrender, esp. for destruction.
	exam	1	she committed the letter to the fire.
commit	8.
	syl	com+mit
	pron	<k*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refer (a bill, etc.) to a committee of a legislature.
committable	sub
	head	commit
	syl	com+1mit+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
committer	sub
	head	commit
	syl	com+1mit+ter
	pos	n.
commitment	1.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of committing or pledging.
commitment	2.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being committed or pledged.
commitment	3.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the referral of a bill to a committee or legislature.
commitment	4.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. formerly): {mittimus}. a written order of a court directing that a person be imprisoned.
commitment	5.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the official consignment of a person to a mental hospital or prison.
commitment	6.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	commission or perpetration, esp. of a crime.
commitment	7.
	syl	com+mit+ment
	pron	<k*1mitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a future financial obligation or contingent liability. {~} Also called (esp. for senses 4 and 5): {com+mit+tal} (k$$#!m$It%@l).
committee	ety	C15: from committen to entrust+-#7ee 
committee	1.
	syl	com+mit+tee
	pron	<k*1miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people chosen or appointed to perform a specified service or function.
committee	2.
	syl	com+mit+tee
	pron	<2komi1tE>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person to whom the care of a mentally incompetent person or his property was entrusted by a court. See also { {receiver} (sense 2).}
committeemen	infl
	head	committeeman
	syl	com:mit:tee+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
committeeman	0.
	syl	com:mit:tee+man
	pron	<k*1mitim*n>, <-2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a member of one or more committees.
committeewoman	sub
	head	committeeman
	syl	com:1mit:tee+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Committee of the Whole House	0.
	syl	Com+mit+tee of the Whole House
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal sitting of the House of Commons to discuss and amend a bill.
commix	ety	C15: back formation from commixt mixed together; see #7mix 
commix	0.
	syl	com+mix
	pron	<ko1miks>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for {mix}.
commixture	sub
	head	commix
	syl	com+1mix+ture
	pos	n.
commos	infl
	head	commo
	syl	com+mos.
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
commo	0.
	syl	com+mo
	pron	<1kom*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	short for {communist}.
commode	ety	C17: from French, from Latin commodus #7commodious 
commode	1.
	syl	com+mode
	pron	<k*1m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture, usually highly ornamented, containing drawers or shelves.
commode	2.
	syl	com+mode
	pron	<k*1m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a bedside table with a cabinet below for a chamber pot or washbasin.
commode	3.
	syl	com+mode
	pron	<k*1m*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a movable piece of furniture, sometimes in the form of a chair, with a hinged flap concealing a chamber pot.
commode	4.
	syl	com+mode
	pron	<k*1m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's high-tiered headdress of lace, worn in the late 17th century.
commodious	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin commodi*_osus, from Latin commodus convenient, from com- with+ modus measure
commodious	1.
	syl	com+mo+di+ous
	pron	<k*1m*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of buildings, rooms, etc.
	def	large and roomy; spacious.
commodious	2.
	syl	com+mo+di+ous
	pron	<k*1m*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	suitable; convenient.
commodiously	sub
	head	commodious
	syl	com+1mo+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
commodiousness	sub
	head	commodious
	syl	com+1mo+di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
commodity	ety	C14: from Old French commodit*'e, from Latin commodit*_as suitability, benefit; see #7commodious 
commodities	infl
	head	commodity
	syl	com+mod+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commodity	1.
	syl	com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<k*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	def	an article of com?!merce.
commodity	2.
	syl	com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<k*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	def	something of use, advantage, or profit.
commodity	3.
	syl	com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<k*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	an exchangeable unit of economic wealth, such as a consumers' article, producers' article, primary product, or service.
commodity	4.a.
	syl	com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<k*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of goods.
commodity	4.b.
	syl	com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<k*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	def	convenience or expediency.
commodore	ety	C17: probably from Dutch commandeur, from French, from Old French commander to #7command 
commodore	1.
	syl	com+mo+dore
	pron	<1kom*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a naval rank junior to rear admiral and senior to captain.
commodore	2.
	syl	com+mo+dore
	pron	<1kom*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the senior captain of a shipping line.
commodore	3.
	syl	com+mo+dore
	pron	<1kom*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the officer in command of a convoy of merchant ships.
commodore	4.
	syl	com+mo+dore
	pron	<1kom*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the titular head of a yacht or boat club.
Lucius Aelius Aurelius	infl
	head	Commodus
	syl	Lu:ci:us Ae:li:us Au:re:li:us
	pron	<1lu:si*s> <1Eli*s> <c:1rEli*s>
	pos	n.
Commodus	0.
	syl	Com:mo:dus
	pron	<k*1m*ud*s>, <1kom*d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	son of Marcus Aurelius. 161-192 #7a.d., Roman emperor (180-192), noted for his tyrannical reign.
common	ety	C13: from Old French commun, from Latin comm*_unis general, universal
common	1.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or shared by two or more people.
	exam	1	common property.
common	2.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or shared by members of one or more nations or communities; public.
	exam	1	a common culture.
common	3.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of ordinary standard; average.
	exam	1	common decency.
common	4.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	prevailing; widespread.
	exam	1	common opinion.
common	5.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	widely known or frequently encountered; ordinary.
	exam	1	a common brand of soap.
common	6.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	widely known and notorious.
	exam	1	a common nuis?!ance.
common	7.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	considered by the speaker to be low-class, vulgar, or coarse.
	exam	1	a common accent.
common	8.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having no special distinction, rank, or status.
	exam	1	the common man.
common	9.a.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a specified relationship with a group of numbers or quantities.
	exam	1	common denominator.
common	9.b.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tangent
	def	tangential to two or more circles.
common	10.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. of a syllable
	def	able to be long or short, or (in nonquantitative verse) stressed or unstressed.
common	11.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. in certain languages
	def	denoting or belonging to a gender of nouns, esp. one that includes both masculine and feminine referents.
	exam	1	Latin
common	12.a.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having branches.
	exam	1	the common carotid artery.
common	12.b.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving more than one function.
	exam	1	the common bile duct.
common	13.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	of or relating to the common of the Mass or divine office.
common or garden	14.
	head	common
	syl	common or garden.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ordinary; unexceptional.
common	15.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a tract of open public land, esp. one now used as a recreation area.
common	16.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right to go onto someone else's property and remove natural products, as by pasturing cattle or fishing (esp. in the phrase {right of common}) .
common	17.a.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of the proper of the Mass used on festivals that have no special proper of their own.
common	17.b.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ordinary of the Mass.
common	18.
	syl	com+mon
	pron	<1kom*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the ordinary people; the public, esp. those undistinguished by rank or title.
in common	19.
	head	common
	syl	in common.
	def	mutually held or used with another or others.
commonness	sub
	head	common
	syl	com+mon+ness
	pos	n.
commonable	1.
	syl	com+mon+a:ble
	pron	<1kom*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	held in common.
commonable	2.
	syl	com+mon+a:ble
	pron	<1kom*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	English history. esp. of sheep and cattle
	def	entitled to be pastured on common land.
commonage	1.a.
	syl	com+mon+age
	pron	<1kom*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of something, esp. a pasture, in common with others.
commonage	1.b.
	syl	com+mon+age
	pron	<1kom*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to such use.
commonage	2.
	syl	com+mon+age
	pron	<1kom*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being held in common.
commonage	3.
	syl	com+mon+age
	pron	<1kom*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something held in common, such as land.
commonage	4.
	syl	com+mon+age
	pron	<1kom*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {commonalty} (sense 1).}
commonalities	infl
	head	commonality
	syl	com+mon+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commonality	1.
	syl	com+mon+al+i:ty
	pron	<2kom*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being common to more than one individual; commonness.
commonality	2.
	syl	com+mon+al+i:ty
	pron	<2kom*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{commonalty} (sense 1).}
commonalty	ety	C13: from Old French comunalte, from comunal communal 
commonalties	infl
	head	commonalty
	syl	com+mon+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
commonalty	1.
	syl	com+mon+al+ty
	pron	<1kom*n*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ordinary people as distinct from those with authority, rank, or title, esp. when considered as a political and social unit or estate of the realm. Compare {third estate}.
commonalty	2.
	syl	com+mon+al+ty
	pron	<1kom*n*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of an incorporated society.
common carrier	0.
	syl	com+mon car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person or firm engaged in the business of transporting goods or passengers.
common chord	0.
	syl	com+mon chord
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a major or minor triad, based on the keynote, in which the fifth is perfect.
	exam	1	the notes G, B, and D form the common chord of G major.
common cold	0.
	syl	com+mon cold
	pos	n.
	def	a mild viral infection of the upper respiratory tract, characterized by sneezing, coughing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, etc.
common denominator	1.
	syl	com+mon de+nom:i+na+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an integer exactly divisible by each denominator of a group of fractions: 1/3, 1/4, and 1/6
common denominator	2.
	syl	com+mon de+nom:i+na+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a belief, attribute, etc., held in common by members of a class or group.
common divisor	0.
	syl	com+mon di+vi+sor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {common factor}.
Common Entrance	0.
	syl	Com+mon En+trance
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an entrance examination for a public school, usually taken at the age of 13.
commoner	1.
	syl	com+mon+er
	pron	<1kom*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not belong to the nobility.
commoner	2.
	syl	com+mon+er
	pron	<1kom*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a right in or over common land jointly with another or others.
commoner	3.
	syl	com+mon+er
	pron	<1kom*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a student at a university or other institution who is not on a scholarship.
Common Era	0.
	syl	Com+mon E:ra
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Christian Era}.
common factor	0.
	syl	com+mon fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity that is a factor of each member of a group of numbers or quantities.
	exam	1	5 is a common factor of 15 and 20.
common fee	0.
	syl	com+mon fee
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	the agreed usual charge for any medical service, which determines the amount of reimburse?!ment under the federal health scheme.
common fraction	0.
	syl	com+mon frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {simple fraction}.
common good	0.
	syl	com+mon good
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the property of a Scottish burgh, in the form of land or funds, that is at the disposal of the community.
common ground	0.
	syl	com+mon ground
	pos	n.
	def	an agreed basis, accepted by both or all parties, for identifying issues in an argument.
common knowledge	0.
	syl	com+mon know+ledge
	pos	n.
	def	something widely or generally known.
common law	1.
	syl	com+mon law
	pos	n.
	def	the body of law based on judicial decisions and custom, as distinct from statute law.
common law	2.
	syl	com+mon law
	pos	n.
	def	the law of a state that is of general application, as distinct from regional customs.
common-law marriage	0.
	syl	com:mon-law mar+riage
	pos	n.
	def	a state of marriage deemed to exist between a man and a woman after a number of years of cohabitation as man and wife.
common logarithm	0.
	syl	com+mon log:a+rithm
	pos	n.
	def	a logarithm to the base ten. Usually written log\1\0 or log Compare {natural logarithm}. See also { {base%1} (sense 16).}
commonly	1.
	syl	com+mon+ly
	pron	<1kom*nli>
	pos	adv.
	def	usually; ordinarily.
	exam	1	he was commonly known as Joe.
commonly	2.
	syl	com+mon+ly
	pron	<1kom*nli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	in a coarse or vulgar way.
	exam	1	she dresses commonly.
Common Markethe	infl
	head	Common Market
	syl	Com+mon Mar+kethe.
	pos	n.
Common Market	0.
	syl	Com+mon Mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a Western European economic association, originally composed by the Treaty of Rome (1958) of Belgium, France, West Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, joined in 1973 by the United Kingdom, the Irish Republic, and Denmark. Officially called: {European Economic Community}.
common measure	1.
	syl	com+mon meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {common time}.
common measure	2.
	syl	com+mon meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	the usual stanza form of a ballad, consisting of four iambic lines rhyming a b c b or a b a b.
common metre	0.
	syl	com+mon me+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a stanza form, used esp. for hymns, consisting of four lines, two of eight syllables alternating with two of six.
common multiple	0.
	syl	com+mon mul+ti+ple
	pos	n.
	def	an integer or polynomial that is a multiple of each integer or polynomial in a group.
	exam	1	20 is a common multiple of 2, 4, 5, 10.
common noun	0.
	syl	com+mon noun
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun that refers to each member of a whole class sharing the features connoted by the noun, as for example and Compare {proper noun}.
commonplace	ety	C16: translation of Latin locus comm*_unis argument of wide application, translation of Greek koinos topos 
commonplace	1.
	syl	com:mon+place
	pron	<1kom*n2plAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	ordinary; everyday.
	exam	1	commonplace duties.
commonplace	2.
	syl	com:mon+place
	pron	<1kom*n2plAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull and obvious; trite.
	exam	1	commonplace prose.
commonplace	3.
	syl	com:mon+place
	pron	<1kom*n2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	something dull and trite, esp. a remark; platitude; truism.
commonplace	4.
	syl	com:mon+place
	pron	<1kom*n2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage in a book marked for inclusion in a commonplace book, etc.
commonplace	5.
	syl	com:mon+place
	pron	<1kom*n2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinary or common thing.
commonplaceness	sub
	head	commonplace
	syl	com:mon+2place:ness
	pos	n.
commonplace book	0.
	syl	com:mon+place book
	pos	n.
	def	a notebook in which quotations, poems, remarks, etc., that catch the owner's attention are entered.
common pleas	0.
	syl	com+mon pleas
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Court of Common Pleas}.
common prayer	0.
	syl	com+mon prayer
	pos	n.
	def	the liturgy of public services of the Church of England, esp. Morning and Evening Prayer.
common room	0.
	syl	com+mon room
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sitting room in schools, colleges, etc., for the relaxation of students or staff.
commons	1.
	syl	com+mons
	pron	<1kom*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	people not of noble birth viewed as forming a political order.
commons	2.
	syl	com+mons
	pron	<1kom*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the lower classes as contrasted to the ruling classes of society; the commonalty.
commons	3.
	syl	com+mons
	pron	<1kom*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a building or hall for dining, recreational purposes, etc., usually attached to a college, etc.
commons	4.
	syl	com+mons
	pron	<1kom*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	food or rations (esp. in the phrase {short commons) }.
the	infl
	head	Commons
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Commons	0.
	syl	Com+mons
	pron	<1kom*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {House of Commons}.
common seal	0.
	syl	com+mon seal
	pos	n.
	def	the official seal of a corporate body.
common sense	1.
	syl	com+mon sense
	pos	n.
	def	plain ordinary good judgment; sound practical sense. {~} {com@.mon-sense}; {com@.mon-sen@.si@.cal}.
common sense	2.
	syl	com+mon sense
	pos	n.
	def	inspired by or displaying sound practical sense.
common stock	0.
	syl	com+mon stock
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {ordinary shares}.
common time	0.
	syl	com+mon time
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a time signature indicating four crotchet beats to the bar; four-four time. Symbol: {C}
commonweal	1.
	syl	com:mon+weal
	pron	<1kom*n2wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the goods of the community.
commonweal	2.
	syl	com:mon+weal
	pron	<1kom*n2wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another name for {commonwealth}.
commonwealth	1.
	syl	com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	the people of a state or nation viewed politically; body politic.
commonwealth	2.
	syl	com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or nation in which the people possess sovereignty; republic.
commonwealth	3.
	syl	com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	the body politic organized for the general good.
commonwealth	4.
	syl	com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons united by some common interest.
commonwealth	5.
	syl	com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the general good; public welfare.
Commonwealthe	infl
	head	Commonwealth
	syl	Com:mon+wealthe.
	pos	n.
Commonwealth	1.
	syl	Com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	Official name: {the Commonwealth of Nations}. an association of sovereign states that are or at some time have been ruled by Britain. All member states recognize the reigning British sovereign as {Head of the Commonwealth}.
Commonwealth	2.a.
	syl	Com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	the republic that existed in Britain from 1649 to 1660.
Commonwealth	2.b.
	syl	Com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of this period up to 1653, when Cromwell became Protector.
Commonwealth	3.
	syl	Com:mon+wealth
	pron	<1kom*n2welT>
	pos	n.
	def	the official designation of Australia, four states of the U.S. (Kentucky, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia), and Puerto Rico.
Commonwealth Day	0.
	syl	Com:mon+wealth Day
	pos	n.
	def	the anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth, May 24, celebrated as a holiday in many parts of the Commonwealth. Former name: {Empire Day}.
commotion	ety	C15: from Latin comm*_oti*_o, from commov*_ere to throw into disorder, from com- (intensive)+ mov*_ere to #7move 
commotion	1.
	syl	com+mo+tion
	pron	<k*1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	violent and turbulent disturb?!ance; upheaval.
commotion	2.
	syl	com+mo+tion
	pron	<k*1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	political insurrection; disorder.
commotion	3.
	syl	com+mo+tion
	pron	<k*1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused noise; din.
commotional	sub
	head	commotion
	syl	com+1mo+tion+al
	pos	adj.
commove	1.
	syl	com+move
	pron	<k*1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to disturb; stir up.
commove	2.
	syl	com+move
	pron	<k*1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to agitate or excite emotionally.
communal	1.
	syl	com+mu+nal
	pron	<1komjunL>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to a community as a whole.
communal	2.
	syl	com+mu+nal
	pron	<1komjunL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to different groups within a society.
	exam	1	communal strife.
communal	3.
	syl	com+mu+nal
	pron	<1komjunL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a commune or a religious community.
communality	sub
	head	communal
	syl	com+mu+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2komju1n@liti>
	pos	n.
communally	sub
	head	communal
	syl	com+mu+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
communalism	1.
	syl	com+mu+nal+ism
	pron	<1komjun*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or theory of government in which the state is seen as a loose federation of self-governing communities.
communalism	2.
	syl	com+mu+nal+ism
	pron	<1komjun*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an electoral system in which ethnic groups vote separately for their own representatives.
communalism	3.
	syl	com+mu+nal+ism
	pron	<1komjun*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty to the interests of one's own ethnic group rather than to society as a whole.
communalism	4.
	syl	com+mu+nal+ism
	pron	<1komjun*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or advocacy of communal living or ownership.
communalist	sub
	head	communalism
	syl	com+mu+nal+ist
	pos	n.
communalistic	sub
	head	communalism
	syl	com+mu+nal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
communalise	alt
	head	communalize
	or	communalize
	syl	com+mu+nal+ise
	pron	<1komjun*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
communalize	0.
	or	communalise
	syl	com+mu+nal+ize
	pron	<1komjun*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (something) the property of a commune or com?!munity.
communalization	sub
	head	communalize
	or	communalisation
	syl	com+mu+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
communalisation	sub
	head	communalize
	or	communalization
	syl	com+mu+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
communalizer	sub
	head	communalize
	or	communaliser
	syl	com+mu+nal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
communaliser	sub
	head	communalize
	or	communalizer
	syl	com+mu+nal+2is+er
	pos	n.
communard	0.
	syl	com+mu+nard
	pron	<1komju2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a commune.
Communard	ety	C19: from French
Communard	0.
	syl	Com+mu+nard
	pron	<1komju2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who participated in or supported the Paris Commune formed after the Franco-Prussian War in 1871.
commune	ety	C13: from Old French comuner to hold in common, from comun #7common 
commune	H1.1.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<k*1mju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to talk or converse intimately.
commune	H1.2.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<k*1mju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to experience strong emotion or spiritual feelings (for).
	exam	1	to commune with nature.
commune	H1.3.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	intimate conversation; exchange of thoughts; communion.
commune	ety	C16: back formation from #7communion 
commune	H2.0.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<k*1mju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly U.S.
	def	to partake of Communion.
commune	ety	C18: from French, from Medieval Latin comm*_unia, from Latin: things held in common, from comm*_unis #7common 
commune	H3.1.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of families or individuals living together and sharing possessions and responsibilities.
commune	H3.2.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any small group of people having common interests or responsibilities.
commune	H3.3.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest administrative unit in Belgium, France, Italy, and Switzerland, governed by a mayor and council.
commune	H3.4.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the government or inhabitants of a commune.
commune	H3.5.
	syl	com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval town enjoying a large degree of autonomy.
Commune	1.
	syl	Com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	See {Paris Commune}.
Commune	2.
	syl	Com+mune
	pron	<1komju:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	a committee that governed Paris during the French Revolution and played a leading role in the Reign of Terror: suppressed 1794.
communicable	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca:ble
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being communicated.
communicable	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca:ble
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease or its causative agent
	def	capable of being passed on readily.
communicability	sub
	head	communicable
	or	communicableness
	syl	com+2mu+ni+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
communicableness	sub
	head	communicable
	or	communicability
	syl	com+1mu+ni+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
communicably	sub
	head	communicable
	syl	com+1mu+ni+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
communicant	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cant
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a person who receives Communion.
communicant	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cant
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who communicates or informs.
communicant	3.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cant
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	communicating.
communicate	ety	C16: from Latin comm*_unic*_are to share, from comm*_unis #7common 
communicate	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impart (knowledge) or exchange (thoughts, feelings, or ideas) by speech, writing, gestures, etc.
communicate	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to allow (a feeling, emotion, etc.) to be sensed (by), willingly or unwillingly; transmit (to).
	exam	1	the dog communicated his fear to the other animals.
communicate	3.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a sympathetic mutual understand?!ing.
communicate	4.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to make or have a connecting passage or route; connect.
	exam	1	the kitchen communicates with the dining room.
communicate	5.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transmit (a disease); infect.
communicate	6.
	syl	com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to receive or administer Communion.
communicator	sub
	head	communicate
	syl	com+1mu+ni+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
communicatory	sub
	head	communicate
	syl	com+1mu+ni+ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
communication	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of communicating; the imparting or exchange of information, ideas, or feelings.
communication	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something communicated, such as a message, letter, or telephone call.
communication	3.a.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of ways in which human beings communicate, including speech, gesture, telecommunication systems, publishing and broadcasting media, etc.
communication	3.b.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	communication theory.
communication	4.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a connecting route, passage, or link.
communication	5.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military.
	def	the system by which forces, supplies, etc., are moved up to or within an area of operations.
communication cord	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tion cord
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cord or chain in a train which may be pulled by a passenger to stop the train in an emergency.
communications satellite	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tions sat+el+lite
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial satellite used to relay radio, television, and telephone signals around the earth's surface. A {passive satellite} merely reflects transmissions from its surface. An {active satellite} receives and retransmits signals. See also {syncom}.
communicative	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tive
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined or able to communicate readily; talkative.
communicative	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni+ca+tive
	pron	<k*1mju:nik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to communication.
communicatively	sub
	head	communicative
	syl	com+1mu+ni+ca+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
communicativeness	sub
	head	communicative
	syl	com+1mu+ni+ca+tive+?!ness
	pos	n.
communion	ety	C14: from Latin comm*_uni*_o general participation, from comm*_unis #7common 
communion	1.
	syl	com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an exchange of thoughts, emotions, etc.
communion	2.
	syl	com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	possession or sharing in common; participation.
communion	3.
	syl	com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	strong emotional or spiritual feelings (for).
	exam	1	communion with nature.
communion	4.
	syl	com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious group or de?!nomination having a common body of beliefs, doctrines, and practices.
communion	5.
	syl	com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiritual union held by Christians to exist between individual Christians and Christ, their Church, or their fellow Christians.
communional	sub
	head	communion
	syl	com+1mun+ion+al
	pos	adj.
communionally	sub
	head	communion
	syl	com+1mun+ion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Communion	1.
	syl	Com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the act of participating in the Eucharist.
Communion	2.
	syl	Com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the celebration of the Eucharist, esp. the part of the service during which the consecrated elements are received.
Communion	3.a.
	syl	Com+mun+ion
	pron	<k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.
communion of saints	0.
	syl	com+mun+ion of saints
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the spiritual fellowship of all true Christians, living and dead.
communiqu'e	ety	C19: from French, from communiquer to #7communicate 
communiqu'e	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni+qu*'e
	pron	<k*1mju:ni2kA>
	pos	n.
	def	an official communication or announcement, esp. to the press or public.
communism	ety	C19: from French communisme, from commun #7common 
communism	1.
	syl	com+mun+ism
	pron	<1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	advocacy of a classless society in which private ownership has been abolished and the means of production and subsistence belong to the commu?!nity.
communism	2.
	syl	com+mun+ism
	pron	<1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any social, economic, or political movement or doctrine aimed at achieving such a society.
communism	3.
	syl	com+mun+ism
	pron	<1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a political movement based upon the writings of Marx that considers history in terms of class conflict and revolutionary struggle, resulting eventually in the victory of the proletariat and the establishment of a socialist order based on public ownership of the means of production. See also {Marxism, Marxism-Leninism, socialism}.
communism	4.
	syl	com+mun+ism
	pron	<1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a social order or system of government established by a ruling Communist Party, esp. in the Soviet Union.
communism	5.
	syl	com+mun+ism
	pron	<1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any leftist political activity or thought, esp. when considered to be subversive.
communism	6.
	syl	com+mun+ism
	pron	<1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	communal living; communalism.
communist	1.
	syl	com+mun+ist
	pron	<1komjunist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of any form of communism.
communist	2.
	syl	com+mun+ist
	pron	<1komjunist>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a supporter of Communism or a Communist movement or state.
communist	3.
	syl	com+mun+ist
	pron	<1komjunist>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a member of a Communist party.
communist	4.
	syl	com+mun+ist
	pron	<1komjunist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises communal living; communalist.
communist	5.
	syl	com+mun+ist
	pron	<1komjunist>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Communard}.
communist	6.
	syl	com+mun+ist
	pron	<1komjunist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, favouring, or relating to communism; communistic.
Communist China	0.
	syl	Com+mu+nist Chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	another name for (the People's Republic of) {China}.
communistic	0.
	syl	com+mu+nis+tic
	pron	<2komju1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to communism.
communistically	sub
	head	communistic
	syl	com+mu+1nis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Communist Manifesto	0.
	syl	Com+mun+ist Man:i+fes+to
	pos	n.
	def	a political pamphlet written by Marx and Engels in 1848: a fundamental statement of Marxist principles.
Communist Party	1.
	syl	Com+mun+ist Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in non-Communist countries
	def	a political party advocating Communism.
Communist Party	2.
	syl	Com+mun+ist Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Communist countries
	def	the single official party of the state, composed of those who officially espouse Communism.
communitarian	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a communist community.
communitarian	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<k*2mju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an advocate of communalism.
community	ety	C14: from Latin comm*_unit*_as, from comm*_unis #7common 
communities	infl
	head	community
	syl	com+mu+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
community	1.a.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the people living in one locality.
community	1.b.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the locality in which they live.
community	1.c.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	community spirit.
community	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people having cultural, religious, ethnic, or other characteristics in common.
	exam	1	the Protestant community.
community	3.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of nations having certain interests in common.
community	4.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the public in general; society.
community	5.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	common ownership or participation.
community	6.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	similarity or agreement.
	exam	1	community of interests.
community	7.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Wales since 1974 and Scotland since 1975
	def	the smallest unit of local government; a subdivision of a district.
community	8.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<k*1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a group of interdependent plants and animals inhabiting the same region and interacting with each other through food and other relationships.
community centre	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a building used by members of a community for social gatherings, etc.
community chest	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty chest
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fund raised by voluntary contribution for local welfare activities.
community college	1.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another term for {village college}.
community college	2.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a nonresidential college offering two-year courses of study.
community home	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty home
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a boarding school for the instruction and rehabilitation of young offenders.
community school	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school offering some nonacademic activities related to life in a particular community and often serving as a community centre.
community singing	0.
	syl	com+mu+ni:ty sing+ing
	pos	n.
	def	singing, esp. of hymns, by a large gathering of people.
communise	alt
	head	communize
	or	communize
	syl	com+mu+nise
	pron	<1komju2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
communize	1.
	or	communise
	syl	com+mu+nize
	pron	<1komju2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	some?!times cap.
	def	to make (property) public; nationalize.
communize	2.
	or	communise
	syl	com+mu+nize
	pron	<1komju2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	some?!times cap.
	def	to make (a person or country) communist.
communization	sub
	head	communize
	or	communisation
	syl	com+mu+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
communisation	sub
	head	communize
	or	communization
	syl	com+mu+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
commutable	1.
	syl	com+mut+a:ble
	pron	<k*1mju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a punishment, etc.
	def	capable of being reduced in severity.
commutable	2.
	syl	com+mut+a:ble
	pron	<k*1mju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be exchanged.
commutability	sub
	head	commutable
	or	commutableness
	syl	com+2mut+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
commutableness	sub
	head	commutable
	or	commutability
	syl	com+1mut+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
commutate	1.
	syl	com+mu+tate
	pron	<1komju2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reverse the direction of (an electric current).
commutate	2.
	syl	com+mu+tate
	pron	<1komju2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (an alternating current) into a direct current.
commutation	1.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2komju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substitution or ex?!change.
commutation	2.a.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2komju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the replacement of one method of payment by another.
commutation	2.b.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2komju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the payment substituted.
commutation	3.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2komju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reduction in severity of a penalty imposed by law.
commutation	4.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2komju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of commutating an electric current.
commutation	5.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2komju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the travelling done by a commuter.
commutation ticket	0.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tion tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {season ticket}.
commutative	0.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tive
	pron	<k*1mju:t*tiv>, <1komju2tAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or involving substitution.
commutatively	sub
	head	commutative
	syl	com+1mu+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
commutative law	0.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tive law
	pos	n.
	def	a law of mathematics and logic that states that certain operations, such as addition, multiplication, conjunction, and alternation, are independent of the order in which the numbers, symbols, or statements are considered, as in
commutator	1.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tor
	pron	<1komju2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used to reverse the direction of flow of an electric current.
commutator	2.
	syl	com+mu+ta+tor
	pron	<1komju2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the segmented metal cylinder or disc mounted on the armature shaft of an electric motor, generator, etc., used to make electrical contact with the rotating coils.
commute	ety	C17: from Latin commut*_are to replace, from com- mutually+ mut*_are to change
commute	1.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel some distance regularly between one's home and one's place of work.
commute	2.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to substitute; exchange.
commute	3.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to reduce (a sentence) to one less severe.
commute	4.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay (an annuity, etc.) at one time, esp. with a discount, instead of in instalments.
commute	5.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transform; change.
	exam	1	to commute base metal into gold.
commute	6.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as or be a substitute.
commute	7.
	syl	com+mute
	pron	<k*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a substitution; change.
commutable	sub
	head	commute
	syl	com+1mut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
commutableness	sub
	head	commute
	or	commutability
	syl	com+1mut+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
commutability	sub
	head	commute
	or	commutableness
	syl	com+2mut+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
commuter	0.a.
	syl	com+mut+er
	pron	<k*1mju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who travels to work over an appreciable distance, usually from the suburbs to the centre of a city.
commuter	0.b.
	syl	com+mut+er
	pron	<k*1mju:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the commuter belt.
Comnenus	0.
	syl	Com+ne+nus
	pron	<kom1nEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an important Byzantine family from which the imperial dynasties of Constantinople (1057-59; 1081-1185) and Trebizond (1204-1461) derived.
Como	1.
	syl	Co:mo
	pron	<1k*um*u>, Italian <1kc:mo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Lombardy at the SW end of {Lake Como} : tourist centre. Pop.: 97395 (1971). Latin name: {Comum}.
Cape	infl
	head	Comorin
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Comorin	0.
	syl	Com:o+rin
	pron	<1kom*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a headland at the southernmost point of India, in Tamil Nadu state.
Comoro Islands	0.
	syl	Com:o+ro Is+lands
	pron	<1kom*2r*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the Indian Ocean, off the NW coast of Madagascar: a French territory from 1947 until 1976, when the islands became an independent republic (except for Mayotte which chose to remain French). Pop.: 290000 (1973 est.). Area: 2170 sq. km (838 sq. miles). French names: {Ter+ri+toire des Co+mores} (t$eritwa$:r de k@$#!m@$$:r), {*^Iles Comores}.
comose	ety	C18: from Latin com*_osus hairy, from coma long hair; see {#7coma %2}
comose	0.
	syl	co+mose
	pron	<1k*um*us>, <k*u1m*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for {comate}.
	infl
	head	comp
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
comp	1.
	syl	comp
	pron	<komp>
	pos	n.
	def	a compositor.
comp	2.
	syl	comp
	pron	<komp>
	pos	n.
	def	an accompanist.
comp	3.
	syl	comp
	pron	<komp>
	pos	n.
	def	an accompaniment.
comp	4.
	syl	comp
	pron	<komp>
	pos	n.
	def	a competition. {~}
comp	5.
	syl	comp
	pron	<komp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work as a compositor in the printing industry.
comp	6.
	syl	comp
	pron	<komp>
	pos	n.
	def	to play an accompaniment (to).
comp	1.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	companion.
comp	2.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	comparative.
comp	3.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	compare.
comp	4.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	compiled.
comp	5.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	compiler.
comp	6.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	complete.
comp	7.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	composer.
comp	8.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	composition.
comp	9.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	compositor.
comp	10.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	compound.
comp	11.
	syl	comp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	comprising.
compact	ety	C16: from Latin compactus, from compingere to put together, from com- together+ pangere to fasten &- com+#!pact+er n.
compact	H1.1.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely packed together; dense.
compact	H1.2.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	neatly fitted into a restricted space.
compact	H1.3.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	concise; brief.
compact	H1.4.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	well constructed; solid; firm.
compact	H1.5.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	composed or made up (of).
compact	H1.6.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of a car
	def	small and economical.
compact	H1.7.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pack or join closely together; compress; condense.
compact	H1.8.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to create or form by pressing together.
	exam	1	sediment compacted of three types of clay.
compact	H1.9.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<k*m1p@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to compress (a metal powder) to form a stable product suitable for sintering.
compact	H1.10.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<1komp@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flat case containing a mirror, face powder, etc., designed to be carried in a woman's handbag.
compact	H1.11.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<1komp@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small and economical car.
compact	H1.12.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<1komp@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a mass of metal prepared for sintering by cold-pressing a metal powder.
compactly	sub
	head	compact
	syl	com+1pact+ly
	pos	adv.
compactness	sub
	head	compact
	syl	com+1pact+ness
	pos	n.
compact	ety	C16: from Latin compactum, from compacisc*_i to agree, from com- together+ pacisc*_i to contract; see #7pact 
compact	H2.0.
	syl	com+pact
	pron	<1komp@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an official contract or agreement.
compadre	ety	from Spanish: godfather, from Medieval Latin compater, from Latin com- with+ pater father
compadre	0.
	syl	com+pa+dre
	pron	<kom1pa:drA>, <k*m->
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	a masculine friend.
compander	ety	C20: from #7com (#7pressor) #7+ (#7ex) #7pander 
compander	0.
	syl	com+pan+der
	pron	<k*m1p@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system for improving the signal-to-noise ratio of a signal at a transmitter or recorder by first compressing the volume range of the signal and then restoring it to its original amplitude level at the receiving or reproducing apparatus.
companion	ety	C13: from Late Latin comp*_ani*_o, literally: one who eats bread with another, from Latin com- with+ p*_anis bread
companion	H1.1.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is an associate of another or others; comrade.
companion	H1.2.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an employee, usually a woman, who provides company for an employer, esp. an elderly woman.
companion	H1.3.a.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair; match.
companion	H1.3.b.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a companion volume.
companion	H1.4.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a guidebook or handbook.
companion	H1.5.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the lowest rank of any of certain orders of knighthood.
companion	H1.6.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the fainter of the two components of a double star.
companion	H1.7.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany or be a companion to.
companionless	sub
	head	companion
	syl	com+1pan+ion+less
	pos	adj.
companion	ety	C18: from Dutch kompanje quarterdeck, from Old French compagne, from Old Italian compagna pantry, perhaps ultimately from Latin p*_anis bread
companion	H2.0.a.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a raised frame on an upper deck with windows to give light to the deck below.
companion	H2.0.b.
	syl	com+pan+ion
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a companion ladder.
companionable	0.
	syl	com+pan+ion+a:ble
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suited to be a companion; sociable.
companionableness	sub
	head	companionable
	or	companionability
	syl	com+1pan+ion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
companionability	sub
	head	companionable
	or	companionableness
	syl	com+2pan+ion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
companionably	sub
	head	companionable
	syl	com+1pan+ion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
companionate	1.
	syl	com+pan+ion+ate
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, appropriate to, or acting as a companion.
companionate	2.
	syl	com+pan+ion+ate
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmoniously suited.
companion set	0.
	syl	com+pan+ion set
	pos	n.
	def	a set of fire irons on a stand.
companionship	0.
	syl	com+pan+ion+ship
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship of friends or companions; fellowship.
companionway	0.
	syl	com+pan+ion+way
	pron	<k*m1p@nj*n2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a stairway or ladder leading from one deck to another in a boat or ship.
company	ety	C13: from Old French compaignie, from compain companion, fellow, from Late Latin comp*_ani*_o; see #7companion 
companies	infl
	head	company
	syl	com+pa+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
company	1.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of people gathered together; assembly.
company	2.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being with someone; companionship.
	exam	1	I enjoy her company.
company	3.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a social visitor or visitors; guest or guests.
company	4.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a business enterprise.
company	5.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of an enterprise not specifically mentioned in the enterprise's title. Abbrev.: {Co., co}.
company	6.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of actors, usually including business and technical personnel.
company	7.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a small unit of troops, usually comprising two or more platoons.
company	8.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the offic?!ers and crew of a ship.
company	9.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a medieval guild.
company	10.a.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	to accompany (someone).
company	10.b.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of lovers
	def	to associate with each other; spend time together.
company	11.a.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	to end a friendship, esp. as a result of a quarrel.
company	11.b.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	to separate.
companies	infl
	head	company
	syl	com+pa+nies
	pos	vb.
companying	infl
	head	company
	syl	com+pa+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
companied	infl
	head	company
	syl	com+pa+nied.
	pos	vb.
company	12.
	syl	com+pa+ny
	pron	<1k^mp*ni>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to keep company or associate (with someone).
company secretary	0.
	syl	com+pa+ny sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an officer of an incorporated company who has certain legal obligations.
company sergeant-major	0.
	syl	com+pa+ny ser:geant-ma:jor
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the senior noncommissioned officer in a company.
company union	0.
	syl	com+pa+ny un+ion
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an unaffiliated union of workers in a single business enterprise.
compar	0.
	syl	compar.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	comparative.
comparable	1.
	syl	com+pa+ra:ble
	pron	<1komp*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of comparison.
comparable	2.
	syl	com+pa+ra:ble
	pron	<1komp*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be compared (with).
comparability	sub
	head	comparable
	or	comparableness
	syl	com+pa+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
comparableness	sub
	head	comparable
	or	comparability
	syl	com+pa+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
comparably	sub
	head	comparable
	syl	com+pa+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
comparative	1.
	syl	com+par:a+tive
	pron	<k*m1p@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or involving comparison.
	exam	1	comparative literature.
comparative	2.
	syl	com+par:a+tive
	pron	<k*m1p@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	judged by comparison; relative.
	exam	1	a comparative loss of prestige.
comparative	3.
	syl	com+par:a+tive
	pron	<k*m1p@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting the form of an adjective that indicates that the quality denoted is possessed to a greater extent. In English the comparative form of an adjective is usually marked by the suffix or the word Compare { {positive} (sense 10), {superlative} (sense 2).}
comparative	4.
	syl	com+par:a+tive
	pron	<k*m1p@r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the comparative form of an adjective.
comparatively	sub
	head	comparative
	syl	com+1par:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
comparativeness	sub
	head	comparative
	syl	com+1par:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
comparator	1.
	syl	com+par:a+tor
	pron	<k*m1p@r*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument used to measure a property of a system by comparing it with a stand?!ard system.
comparator	2.
	syl	com+par:a+tor
	pron	<k*m1p@r*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric circuit that compares two signals and gives an indication of the extent of their similarity.
compare	ety	C15: from Old French comparer, from Latin compar*_are to couple together, match, from compar equal to one another, from com- together+ par equal; see #7par 
compare	1.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to regard or represent as analogous or similar; liken.
	exam	1	the general has been compared to Napoleon.
compare	2.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine in order to observe resem?!blances or differences.
	exam	1	to compare rum and gin.
compare	3.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to be of the same or similar quality or value.
	exam	1	gin compares with rum in alcoholic content.
compare	4.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bear a specified relation of quality or value when examined.
	exam	1	this car compares badly with the other.
compare	5.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to give the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of (an adjective).
compare	6.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to compete or vie.
compare notes	7.
	head	compare
	syl	compare notes.
	def	to exchange opinions.
compare	8.
	syl	com+pare
	pron	<k*m1pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	comparison or analogy (esp. in the phrase {beyond compare) }.
comparer	sub
	head	compare
	syl	com+1par+er
	pos	n.
comparison	1.
	syl	com+par:i+son
	pron	<k*m1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of comparing.
comparison	2.
	syl	com+par:i+son
	pron	<k*m1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being compared.
comparison	3.
	syl	com+par:i+son
	pron	<k*m1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	comparable quality or qualities; likeness.
	exam	1	there was no comparison between them.
comparison	4.
	syl	com+par:i+son
	pron	<k*m1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhetorical device involving comparison, such as a simile.
comparison	5.
	syl	com+par:i+son
	pron	<k*m1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {degrees of comparison}. the listing of the positive, comparative, and superlative forms of an adjective or adverb.
bear	6.
	head	comparison
	or	stand comparison (with)
	syl	bear
	def	to be sufficiently similar in class or range to be compared with (something else), esp. favourably.
compartment	ety	C16: from French compartiment, ultimately from Late Latin compart*_ir*_i to share, from Latin com- with+ part*_ir*_i to apportion, from pars #7part 
compartment	1.
	syl	com+part+ment
	pron	<k*m1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the sections into which an area, esp. an enclosed space, is divided or partitioned.
compartment	2.
	syl	com+part+ment
	pron	<k*m1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any separate part or section.
	exam	1	a compartment of the mind.
compartment	3.
	syl	com+part+ment
	pron	<k*m1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small storage space; locker.
compartmental	sub
	head	compartment
	syl	com+part+men+tal
	pron	<2kompa:t1mentL>
	pos	adj.
compartmentally	sub
	head	compartment
	syl	com+part+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
compartmentalise	alt
	head	compartmentalize
	or	compartmentalize
	syl	com+part+men+tal+ise
	pron	<2kompa:t?!1ment%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
compartmentalize	0.
	or	compartmentalise
	syl	com+part+men+tal+ize
	pron	<2kompa:t?!1ment%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to put or divide into (compartments, categories, etc.), esp. to an excessive degree.
compartmentalization	sub
	head	compartmentalize
	or	compartmentalisation
	syl	com+part+2men+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
compartmentalisation	sub
	head	compartmentalize
	or	compartmentalization
	syl	com+part+2men+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
compass	ety	C13: from Old French compas, from compasser to measure, from Vulgar Latin compass*_are (unattested) to pace out, ultimately from Latin passus step
compass	1.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for finding direction, usually having a magnetized needle swinging freely on a pivot, which points to magnetic north.
compass	2.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {pair of compasses}. an instrument used for drawing circles, measuring distances, etc., that consists of two arms, joined at one end, one arm of which serves as a pivot or stationary reference point, while the other is extended or describes a circle.
compass	3.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	limits or range.
	exam	1	within the compass of education.
compass	4.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the interval between the lowest and highest note attainable by a voice or musical instrument.
compass	5.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a circular course.
compass	6.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encircle or surround; hem in.
compass	7.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comprehend or grasp mentally.
compass	8.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to achieve; attain; accomplish.
compass	9.
	syl	com+pass
	pron	<1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to plot.
compassable	sub
	head	compass
	syl	com+pass+a:ble
	pos	adj.
compass card	0.
	syl	com+pass card
	pos	n.
	def	a compass in the form of a card that rotates so that @60?%@9 or @6North@9 points to magnetic north.
compassion	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin compassi*_o fellow-feeling, from compat*_i to suffer with, from Latin com- with+ pat*_i to bear, suffer
compassion	0.
	syl	com+pas+sion
	pron	<k*m1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of distress and pity for the suffering or misfortune of another, often including the desire to alleviate it.
compassionate	1.
	syl	com+pas+sion+ate
	pron	<k*m1p@S*n*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or having compassion.
compassionate leave	2.
	head	compassionate
	syl	compassionate leave.
	def	leave granted, esp. to a serviceman, on the grounds of bereavement, family illness, etc. &- {com+#!pas+sion+ate+ly} &- {com+#!pas+sion+ate+ness}
compass plant	1.
	syl	com+pass plant
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rosinweed}. a tall plant, of central North America, that has yellow flowers and lower leaves that tend to align themselves at right angles to the strongest light, esp. in a north-south plane: family (composites).
compass plant	2.
	syl	com+pass plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants.
compass rose	0.
	syl	com+pass rose
	pos	n.
	def	a circle or decorative device printed on a map or chart showing the points of the compass measured from true north and usually magnetic north.
compass saw	0.
	syl	com+pass saw
	pos	n.
	def	a hand saw with a narrow tapered blade for making a curved cut.
compass window	0.
	syl	com+pass win+dow
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a bay window having a semicircular shape.
compatible	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin compatibilis, from Late Latin compat*_i to be in sympathy with; see #7compassion 
compatible	1.
	syl	com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<k*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	able to exist together harmoniously.
compatible	2.
	syl	com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<k*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	consistent or congruous.
	exam	1	her deeds were not compatible with her ideology.
compatible	3.a.
	syl	com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<k*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of forming successful grafts.
compatible	3.b.
	syl	com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<k*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of self-fertilization.
compatible	4.
	syl	com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<k*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pieces of machinery, computer equipment, etc.
	def	capable of being used together without special modification or adaptation.
compatibility	sub
	head	compatible
	or	compatibleness
	syl	com+2pat+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
compatibleness	sub
	head	compatible
	or	compatibility
	syl	com+1pat+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
compatibly	sub
	head	compatible
	syl	com+1pat+i:bly
	pos	adv.
compatriot	ety	C17: from French compatriote, from Late Latin compatri*_ota; see #7patriot 
compatriot	0.
	syl	com+pat+ri+ot
	pron	<k*m1p@tri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow countryman.
compatriotic	sub
	head	compatriot
	syl	com+2pat+ri+1ot+ic
	pos	adj.
compatriotism	sub
	head	compatriot
	syl	com+1pat+ri+ot+ism
	pos	n.
compeer	ety	C13: from Old French comper, from Medieval Latin compater godfather; see #7compadre 
compeer	1.
	syl	com+peer
	pron	<1kompi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of equal rank, status, or ability; peer.
compeer	2.
	syl	com+peer
	pron	<1kompi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a companion or comrade.
compel	ety	C14: from Latin compellere to drive together, from com- together+ pellere to drive
compels	infl
	head	compel
	syl	com+pels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
compelling	infl
	head	compel
	syl	com+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
compelled	infl
	head	compel
	syl	com+pelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
compel	1.
	syl	com+pel
	pron	<k*m1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (someone) by force (to be or do something).
compel	2.
	syl	com+pel
	pron	<k*m1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by force; exact.
	exam	1	to compel obedience.
compel	3.
	syl	com+pel
	pron	<k*m1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overpower or subdue.
compel	4.
	syl	com+pel
	pron	<k*m1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to herd or drive together.
compellable	sub
	head	compel
	syl	com+1pel+la:ble
	pos	adj.
compellably	sub
	head	compel
	syl	com+1pel+la:bly
	pos	adv.
compeller	sub
	head	compel
	syl	com+1pel+ler
	pos	n.
compellation	ety	C17: from Latin compell*_ati*_o, from compell*_are to accost, from appell*_are to call
compellation	0.
	syl	com+pel+la+tion
	pron	<2kompe1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {appellation}.
compelling	0.
	syl	com+pel+ling
	pron	<k*m1peliG>
	pos	n.
	def	arousing or denoting strong interest, esp. admiring interest.
compendious	0.
	syl	com+pen+di+ous
	pron	<k*m1pendi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or stating the essentials of a subject in a concise form; succinct.
compendiously	sub
	head	compendious
	syl	com+1pen+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
compendiousness	sub
	head	compendious
	syl	com+1pen+di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
compendium	ety	C16: from Latin: a saving, literally: something weighed, from pendere to weigh
compendiums	infl
	head	compendium
	or	compendia
	syl	com+pen+di:ums
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
compendia	infl
	head	compendium
	or	compendiums
	syl	com+pen+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
compendium	1.
	syl	com+pen+di:um
	pron	<k*m1pendi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a book containing a collection of useful hints.
compendium	2.
	syl	com+pen+di:um
	pron	<k*m1pendi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a selection, esp. of different games or other objects in one container.
compendium	3.
	syl	com+pen+di:um
	pron	<k*m1pendi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a concise but comprehensive summary of a larger work.
compensable	0.
	syl	com+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<k*m1pens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	entitled to compensation or capable of being compensated.
compensate	ety	C17: from Latin comp*_ens*_are, from pens*_are, from pendere to weigh
compensate	1.
	syl	com+pen+sate
	pron	<1kompen2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make amends to (someone), esp. for loss or injury.
compensate	2.
	syl	com+pen+sate
	pron	<1kompen2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as compensation or damages for (injury, loss, etc.).
compensate	3.
	syl	com+pen+sate
	pron	<1kompen2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to offset or counter?!balance the effects of (a force, weight, movement, etc.) so as to nullify the effects of an undesirable influence and produce equilibrium.
compensate	4.
	syl	com+pen+sate
	pron	<1kompen2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attempt to conceal or offset one's shortcomings by the exaggerated exhibition of qualities regard?!ed as desirable.
compensative	sub
	head	compensate
	or	compensatory
	syl	com+pen+sa+tive
	pron	<1komp*n2sAtiv>, <k*m1pens*->
	pos	adj.
compensatory	sub
	head	compensate
	or	compensative
	syl	com+pen+sa+to:ry
	pron	<1kompen2sAt*ri> <k*m?!1pens*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
compensator	sub
	head	compensate
	syl	com+pen+2sa+tor
	pos	n.
compensation	1.
	syl	com+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2kompen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making amends for something.
compensation	2.
	syl	com+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2kompen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something given as reparation for loss, injury, etc.; indemnity.
compensation	3.
	syl	com+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2kompen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the automatic movements made by the body to maintain balance.
compensation	4.
	syl	com+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2kompen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attempt to conceal or offset one's shortcomings by the exaggerated exhibition of qualities regarded as desirable.
compensation	5.
	syl	com+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2kompen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	abnormal growth and increase in size in one organ in response to the removal or inactivation of another.
compensational	sub
	head	compensation
	syl	com+pen+1sa+tion+al
	pos	adj.
compensatory spending	0.
	syl	com+pen+sa+to:ry spend+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {deficit spending}.
compere	ety	C20: from French, literally: godfather; see #7compeer, compadre 
compere	1.
	syl	com+pere
	pron	<1kompe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a master of ceremonies who introduces cabaret, television acts, etc.
compere	2.
	syl	com+pere
	pron	<1kompe*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to act as a compere (for).
compete	ety	C17: from Late Latin competere to strive together, from Latin: to meet, come together, agree, from com- together+ petere to seek
compete	0.
	syl	com+pete
	pron	<k*m1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to contend (against) for profit, an award, athletic supremacy, etc.; engage in a contest (with).
competence	1.
	syl	com+pe+tence
	pron	<1kompit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being capable; ability.
competence	2.
	syl	com+pe+tence
	pron	<1kompit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a sufficient income to live on.
competence	3.
	syl	com+pe+tence
	pron	<1kompit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being legally competent or qualified.
competence	4.
	syl	com+pe+tence
	pron	<1kompit*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the ability of embryonic tissues to react to external conditions in a way that influences subsequent development.
competencies	infl
	head	competency
	syl	com+pe+ten+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
competency	1.
	syl	com+pe+ten+cy
	pron	<1kompit*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	capacity to testify in a court of law; eligibility to be sworn.
competency	2.
	syl	com+pe+ten+cy
	pron	<1kompit*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {competence} (senses 1, 2).}
competent	ety	C14: from Latin compet*_ens, from competere to be competent; see #7compete 
competent	1.
	syl	com+pe+tent
	pron	<1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having sufficient skill, knowl?!edge, etc.; capable.
competent	2.
	syl	com+pe+tent
	pron	<1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable or sufficient for the purpose.
	exam	1	a competent answer.
competent	3.
	syl	com+pe+tent
	pron	<1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a witness, etc.
	def	having legal capacity; qualified to testify, etc.
competent	4.
	syl	com+pe+tent
	pron	<1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	belonging as a right; appropriate.
competently	sub
	head	competent
	syl	com+pe+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
competentness	sub
	head	competent
	syl	com+pe+tent+ness
	pos	n.
competition	1.
	syl	com+pe+ti+tion
	pron	<2kompi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of competing; rivalry.
competition	2.
	syl	com+pe+ti+tion
	pron	<2kompi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest in which a winner is selected from among two or more entrants.
competition	3.
	syl	com+pe+ti+tion
	pron	<2kompi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of games, sports events, etc.
competition	4.
	syl	com+pe+ti+tion
	pron	<2kompi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the opposition offered by a competitor or competitors.
competition	5.
	syl	com+pe+ti+tion
	pron	<2kompi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor or competitors offering opposition.
competition	6.
	syl	com+pe+ti+tion
	pron	<2kompi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the struggle between individuals of the same or different species for food, space, light, etc., when these are inadequate to supply the needs of all.
competitory	alt
	head	competitive
	or	competitive
	syl	com+pet:i+to:ry
	pos	adj.
competitive	1.
	or	competitory
	syl	com+pet:i+tive
	pron	<k*m1petitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or determined by rivalry.
	exam	1	competitive sports.
competitive	2.
	or	competitory
	syl	com+pet:i+tive
	pron	<k*m1petitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	sufficiently low in price or high in quality to be successful against commercial rivals.
competitive	3.
	or	competitory
	syl	com+pet:i+tive
	pron	<k*m1petitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by an urge to compete.
	exam	1	a competitive personality.
competitively	sub
	head	competitive
	syl	com+1pet:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
competitiveness	sub
	head	competitive
	syl	com+1pet:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
competitor	0.
	syl	com+pet:i+tor
	pron	<k*m1petit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, team, firm, etc., that vies or competes; rival.
Compiegne	0.
	syl	Com+pi*`egne
	pron	French <k?~c1pjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N France, on the Oise River: scene of the armistices of both World Wars. Pop.: 40720 (1975).
compilation	1.
	syl	com+pi+la+tion
	pron	<2kompi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something collected or compiled, such as a list, report, etc.
compilation	2.
	syl	com+pi+la+tion
	pron	<2kompi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of collecting or compiling.
compilation film	0.
	syl	com+pi+la+tion film
	pos	n.
	def	film from an archive used in a film or documentary to give a feeling of the relevant period.
compile	ety	C14: from Latin comp*_il*_are to pile together, plunder, from com- together+ p*_il*_are to thrust down, pack
compile	1.
	syl	com+pile
	pron	<k*m1pIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or compose from other materials or sources.
	exam	1	to compile a list of names.
compile	2.
	syl	com+pile
	pron	<k*m1pIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collect or gather for a book, hobby, etc.
compile	3.
	syl	com+pile
	pron	<k*m1pIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to create (a set of machine instructions) from a high-level programming language, using a compiler.
compiler	1.
	syl	com+pil+er
	pron	<k*m1pIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects or compiles something.
compiler	2.
	syl	com+pil+er
	pron	<k*m1pIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a computer program by which a high-level programming language, such as COBOL or FORTRAN, is converted into machine language that can be acted upon by a computer. Compare {assembler}.
complacence	alt
	head	complacency
	or	complacency
	syl	com+pla+cence
	pos	n.
complacencies	infl
	head	complacency
	or	complacences
	syl	com+pla+cen+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
complacences	infl
	head	complacency
	or	complacencies
	syl	com+pla+cenc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
complacency	1.
	or	complacence
	syl	com+pla+cen+cy
	pron	<k*m1plAs*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of satisfaction, esp. extreme self-satisfaction; smugness.
complacency	2.
	or	complacence
	syl	com+pla+cen+cy
	pron	<k*m1plAs*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {complaisance}.
complacent	ety	C17: from Latin complac*_ens very pleasing, from complac*_ere to be most agreeable to, from com- (intensive)+ plac*_ere to please
complacent	1.
	syl	com+pla+cent
	pron	<k*m1plAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleased or satisfied, esp. extremely self-satisfied.
complacent	2.
	syl	com+pla+cent
	pron	<k*m1plAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {complaisant}.
complacently	sub
	head	complacent
	syl	com+1pla+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
complain	ety	C14: from Old French complaindre, from Vulgar Latin complangere (un?!attested), from Latin com- (intensive)+ plangere to bewail
complain	1.
	syl	com+plain
	pron	<k*m1plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express resentment, displeasure, etc., esp. habitually; grumble.
complain	2.
	syl	com+plain
	pron	<k*m1plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to state the presence of pain, illness, etc., esp. in the hope of sympathy.
	exam	1	she complained of a headache.
complainer	sub
	head	complain
	syl	com+1plain+er
	pos	n.
complainingly	sub
	head	complain
	syl	com+1plain+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
complainant	0.
	syl	com+plain+ant
	pron	<k*m1plAn*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who makes a complaint, usually before justices; plaintiff.
complaint	1.
	syl	com+plaint
	pron	<k*m1plAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of complaining; an expression of grievance.
complaint	2.
	syl	com+plaint
	pron	<k*m1plAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause for complaining; griev?!ance.
complaint	3.
	syl	com+plaint
	pron	<k*m1plAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild ailment.
complaint	4.
	syl	com+plaint
	pron	<k*m1plAnt>
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	a statement by which a civil proceeding in a magistrates' court is commenced.
complaisance	1.
	syl	com+plai+sance
	pron	<k*m1plAz*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	deference to the wishes of others; willing compliance.
complaisance	2.
	syl	com+plai+sance
	pron	<k*m1plAz*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of willing compliance.
complaisant	ety	C17: from French complaire, from Latin complac*_ere to please greatly; compare #7complacent 
complaisant	0.
	syl	com+plai+sant
	pron	<k*m1plAzNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing a desire to comply or oblige; polite.
complaisantly	sub
	head	complaisant
	syl	com+1plai+sant+ly
	pos	adv.
complect	ety	C16: from Latin complect*_i; see #7complex 
complect	0.
	syl	com+plect
	pron	<k*m1plekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to interweave or entwine.
complected	0.
	syl	com+plect+ed
	pron	<k*m1plektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	a U.S. dialect word for {complexioned}.
complement	ety	C14: from Latin compl*_ementum, from compl*_ere to fill up, from com- (intensive)+ pl*_ere to fill
complement	1.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that completes something.
complement	2.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two parts that make up a whole or complete each other.
complement	3.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete amount, number, etc. (often in the phrase {full complement) }.
complement	4.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the officers and crew needed to man a ship.
complement	5.a.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a noun phrase that follows a copula or similar verb, as for example in the sentence
complement	5.b.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a clause that serves as the subject or direct object of a verb or the direct object of a preposition, as for example in the sentence
complement	6.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the angle that when added to a specified angle produces a right angle.
complement	7.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the class of all the things that are not members of a given class.
complement	8.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the inverted form of an interval that, when added to the interval, completes the octave.
	exam	1	the sixth is the complement of the third.
complement	9.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	a heat-sensitive component of blood serum that destroys pathogenic substances, esp. bacteria.
complement	10.
	syl	com+ple+ment
	pron	<1kompli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add to, make complete, or form a complement to.
complemental	alt
	head	complementary
	or	complementary
	syl	com+ple+men+tal
	pos	adj.
complementary	1.
	or	complemental
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as or forming a complement; completing.
complementary	2.
	or	complemental
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a satisfactory or balanced whole.
complementary	3.
	or	complemental
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a mathematical complement.
	exam	1	sine and cosine are complementary functions.
complementary	4.
	or	complemental
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of genes
	def	producing an effect in association with other genes.
complementarily	sub
	head	complementary
	or	complementally
	syl	com+ple+1men+ta+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
complementally	sub
	head	complementary
	or	complementarily
	syl	com+ple+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
complementariness	sub
	head	complementary
	syl	com+ple+1men+ta+ri+ness
	pos	n.
complementarity	sub
	head	complementary
	syl	com+ple+men+ta+ri:ty
	pron	<2komplimen1t@riti>
	pos	n.
complementary angle	0.
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	either of two angles whose sum is 90?%.
complementary colour	0.
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry col+our
	pos	n.
	def	one of any pair of colours, such as yellow and blue, that give white or grey when mixed in the correct proportions.
complementary wavelength	0.
	syl	com+ple+men+ta:ry wave+length
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the wavelength of monochromatic light that could be mixed in suitable proportions with a given coloured light so as to produce some specified achromatic light.
complement fixation test	0.
	syl	com+ple+ment fix:a+tion test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a serological test for detecting the presence of a specific antibody or antigen, used in the diagnosis of syphilis, etc.
complementizer	0.
	syl	com+ple+men+tiz+er
	pron	<1komplim*n2tIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	a word or morpheme that serves to introduce a complement clause or a reduced form of such a clause, as in
complete	ety	C14: from Latin compl*_etus, past participle of compl*_ere to fill up; see #7complement 
complete	1.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having every necessary part or element; entire.
complete	2.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	ended; finished.
complete	3.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	thorough; absolute.
	exam	1	he is a complete rogue.
complete	4.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	perfect in quality or kind.
	exam	1	he is a complete scholar.
complete	5.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a logical system
	def	constituted such that a contradiction arises on the addition of any proposition that cannot be deduced from the axioms of the system. Compare { {consistent} (sense 4).}
complete	6.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having sepals, petals, stamens, and carpels.
complete	7.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	expert or skilled; accomplished.
complete	8.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make whole or perfect.
complete	9.
	syl	com+plete
	pron	<k*m1plEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to end; finish.
completely	sub
	head	complete
	syl	com+1plete+ly
	pos	adv.
completeness	sub
	head	complete
	syl	com+1plete+ness
	pos	n.
completer	sub
	head	complete
	syl	com+1plet+er
	pos	n.
completive	sub
	head	complete
	syl	com+1ple+tive
	pos	adj.
complex	ety	C17: from Latin complexus, from complect*_i to entwine, from com- together+ plectere to braid
complex	1.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of various interconnected parts; composite.
complex	2.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of thoughts, writing, etc.
	def	intricate or involved.
complex	3.a.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	containing at least one bound form.
complex	3.b.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a noun phrase
	def	containing both a lexical noun and an embedded clause, as for example the italicized parts of the following sentence: I didn't know
complex	4.a.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving one or more complex numbers.
complex	4.b.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of a real and an imaginary part, either of which can be zero.
complex	5.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a whole made up of interconnected or related parts.
	exam	1	a building complex.
complex	6.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a group of emotional ideas or impulses that have been banished from the conscious mind but that continue to influence a person's behaviour.
complex	7.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an obsession or excessive fear.
	exam	1	he's got a complex about cats.
complex	8.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coordination compound}. a chemical compound in which molecules, groups, or ions are attached to a central metal atom, esp. a transition metal atom, by coordinate bonds.
complex	9.
	syl	com+plex
	pron	<1kompleks>
	pos	n.
	def	any chemical compound in which one molecule is linked to another by a coordinate bond.
complexly	sub
	head	complex
	syl	com+plex+ly
	pos	adv.
complexness	sub
	head	complex
	syl	com+plex+ness
	pos	n.
complex conjugate	0.
	syl	com+plex con+ju+gate
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the complex number whose imaginary part is the negation of that of a given complex number, the real parts of both numbers being equal.
	exam	1	a-ib is the complex conjugate of a+ib.
complex fraction	0.
	syl	com+plex frac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a fraction in which the numerator or denominator or both contain fractions. Also called: {compound fraction}.
complexion	ety	C14: from medical Latin complexi*_o one's bodily characteristics, from Latin: a combination, from complect*_i to embrace; see #7complex 
complexion	1.
	syl	com+plex+ion
	pron	<k*m1plekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour and general appearance of a person's skin, esp. of the face.
complexion	2.
	syl	com+plex+ion
	pron	<k*m1plekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	aspect, character, or nature.
	exam	1	the general complexion of a nation's finances.
complexion	3.a.
	syl	com+plex+ion
	pron	<k*m1plekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the temperament of a person.
complexion	3.b.
	syl	com+plex+ion
	pron	<k*m1plekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature and general appearance of the body.
complexional	sub
	head	complexion
	syl	com+1plex+ion+al
	pos	adj.
complexioned	0.
	syl	com+plex+ioned
	pron	<k*m1plekS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	of a specified complexion.
	exam	1	light-complexioned.
complexities	infl
	head	complexity
	syl	com+plex+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
complexity	1.
	syl	com+plex+i:ty
	pron	<k*m1pleksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being intricate or complex.
complexity	2.
	syl	com+plex+i:ty
	pron	<k*m1pleksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	something intricate or complex; complication.
complex number	0.
	syl	com+plex num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any number of the form + i, where and are real numbers and i=$/#800133 -1. Complex numbers include real and imaginary numbers.
complex salt	0.
	syl	com+plex salt
	pos	n.
	def	a salt that contains one or more complex ions. Compare {double salt}.
complex sentence	0.
	syl	com+plex sen+tence
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a sentence containing at least one main clause and one subordinate clause.
compliancy	alt
	head	compliance
	or	compliance
	syl	com+pli+an+cy
	pos	n.
compliance	1.
	or	compliancy
	syl	com+pli+ance
	pron	<k*m1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of complying; acquiescence.
compliance	2.
	or	compliancy
	syl	com+pli+ance
	pron	<k*m1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a disposition to yield to or comply with others.
compliance	3.
	or	compliancy
	syl	com+pli+ance
	pron	<k*m1plI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a mechanical system to respond to an applied vibrating force, expressed as the reciprocal of the system's stiffness. Symbol.
	exam	1	C.
compliable	alt
	head	compliant
	or	compliant
	syl	com+pli+a:ble
	pos	adj.
compliant	0.
	or	compliable
	syl	com+pli+ant
	pron	<k*m1plI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	complying, obliging, or yielding.
compliantly	sub
	head	compliant
	or	compliably
	syl	com+1pli+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
compliably	sub
	head	compliant
	or	compliantly
	syl	com+1pli+a:bly
	pos	adv.
compliantness	sub
	head	compliant
	or	compliableness
	syl	com+1pli+ant+ness
	pos	n.
compliableness	sub
	head	compliant
	or	compliantness
	syl	com+1pli+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
cies	infl
	head	complicacy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
complicacy	0.
	syl	com+pli+ca+cy
	pron	<1komplik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {complexity}.
complicate	ety	C17: from Latin complic*_are to fold together, from plic*_are to fold
complicate	1.
	syl	com+pli+cate
	pron	<1kompli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become complex, etc.
complicate	2.
	syl	com+pli+cate
	pron	<1komplikit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	folded on itself.
	exam	1	a complicate leaf.
complicate	3.
	syl	com+pli+cate
	pron	<1komplikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {complicated}.
complicated	0.
	syl	com+pli+cat+ed
	pron	<1kompli2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of intricate parts or aspects that are difficult to understand or analyse.
complicatedly	sub
	head	complicated
	syl	com+pli+2cat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
complicatedness	sub
	head	complicated
	syl	com+pli+2cat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
complication	1.
	syl	com+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2kompli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition, event, etc., that is complex or confused.
complication	2.
	syl	com+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2kompli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of complicating.
complication	3.
	syl	com+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2kompli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation, event, or condition that complicates or frustrates.
	exam	1	her coming was a serious complication.
complication	4.
	syl	com+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2kompli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease or disorder arising as a consequence of another disease.
complice	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin complex partner, associate, from Latin complic*_are to fold together; see #7complicate 
complice	0.
	syl	com+plice
	pron	<1komplis>, <1k^m->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an associate or accomplice.
complicities	infl
	head	complicity
	syl	com+plic+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
complicity	1.
	syl	com+plic+i:ty
	pron	<k*m1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or condition of being an accomplice, esp. in a criminal act.
complicity	2.
	syl	com+plic+i:ty
	pron	<k*m1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {complexity}.
compliment	ety	C17: from French, from Italian complimento, from Spanish cumplimiento, from cumplir to complete, do what is fitting, be polite
compliment	1.
	syl	com+pli+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a remark or act expressing respect, admiration, etc.
compliment	2.
	syl	com+pli+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a greeting of respect or regard.
compliment	3.
	syl	com+pli+ment
	pron	<1komplim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a gift or gratuity; tip.
compliment	4.
	syl	com+pli+ment
	pron	<1kompli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express admiration of; congratulate or commend.
compliment	5.
	syl	com+pli+ment
	pron	<1kompli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or show respect or regard for, esp. by a gift. {~} Compare {complement}.
complimentary	1.
	syl	com+pli+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	conveying, containing, or resembling a compliment.
complimentary	2.
	syl	com+pli+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing praise; flattering.
complimentary	3.
	syl	com+pli+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2kompli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given free, esp. as a courtesy or for publicity purposes.
complimentarily	sub
	head	complimentary
	syl	com+pli+1men+ta+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
compline	ety	C13: from Old French complie, from Medieval Latin h*_ora compl*_eta, literally: the completed hour, from Latin compl*_ere to fill up, #7complete 
complin	alt
	head	compline
	or	compline
	syl	com+plin
	pron	<1komplin>
	pos	n.
compline	0.
	or	complin
	syl	com+pline
	pron	<1komplin>, <-plIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the last of the seven canonical hours of the divine office.
complot	ety	C16: from Old French, of unknown origin
complot	1.
	syl	com+plot
	pron	<1komplot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a plot or conspiracy.
complots	infl
	head	complot
	syl	com+plots
	pos	vb.
complotting	infl
	head	complot
	syl	com+plot+ting
	pos	vb.
complotted	infl
	head	complot
	syl	com+plot+ted.
	pos	vb.
complot	2.
	syl	com+plot
	pron	<k*m1plot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to plot together; conspire.
complotter	sub
	head	complot
	syl	com+1plot+ter
	pos	n.
comply	ety	C17: from Italian complire, from Spanish cumplir to complete; see #7compliment 
complies	infl
	head	comply
	syl	com+plies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
complying	infl
	head	comply
	syl	com+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
complied	infl
	head	comply
	syl	com+plied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
comply	1.
	syl	com+ply
	pron	<k*m1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to act in accordance with rules, wishes, etc.; be obedient (to).
comply	2.
	syl	com+ply
	pron	<k*m1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be obedient or complaisant.
complier	sub
	head	comply
	syl	com+1pli+er
	pos	n.
compos	infl
	head	compo
	syl	com+pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
compo	1.
	syl	com+po
	pron	<1komp*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of materials, such as mortar, plaster, etc.
compo	2.
	syl	com+po
	pron	<1komp*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	compensation, esp. for injury or loss of work. {~}
compo	3.
	syl	com+po
	pron	<1komp*u>
	pos	n.
	def	intended to last for several days.
	exam	1	compo rations;
	exam	2	a compo pack.
component	ety	C17: from Latin comp*_onere to put together, from p*_onere to place, put
component	1.
	syl	com+po+nent
	pron	<k*m1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent part or aspect of something more complex.
	exam	1	a component of a car.
component	2.
	syl	com+po+nent
	pron	<k*m1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {element}. any electrical device, such as a resistor, that has distinct electrical characteristics and that may be connected to other electrical devices to form a circuit.
component	3.a.
	syl	com+po+nent
	pron	<k*m1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of two or more vectors whose resultant is a given vector.
component	3.b.
	syl	com+po+nent
	pron	<k*m1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the projection of this given vector onto a specified line.
component	4.
	syl	com+po+nent
	pron	<k*m1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the minimum number of chemically distinct constituents necessary to describe fully the composition of each phase in a system. See { {phase rule.}}
component	5.
	syl	com+po+nent
	pron	<k*m1p*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or functioning as a part or aspect; constituent.
componential	sub
	head	component
	syl	com+po+nen+tial
	pron	<2komp*1nenS*l>
	pos	adj.
compony	ety	C16: from Old French compon*'e, from copon piece, #7coupon 
compon'e	alt
	head	compony
	or	compony
	syl	com+po+n*'e
	pron	<k*m1p*unA>
	pos	adj.
compony	0.
	or	compon'e
	syl	com+po+ny
	pron	<k*m1p*uni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	made up of alternating metal and colour, colour and fur, or fur and metal.
comport	ety	C16: from Latin comport*_are to bear, collect, from com- together+ port*_are to carry
comport	1.
	syl	com+port
	pron	<k*m1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conduct or bear (oneself) in a specified way.
comport	2.
	syl	com+port
	pron	<k*m1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to agree (with); correspond (to).
comportment	0.
	syl	com+port+ment
	pron	<k*m1pc:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	conduct; bearing.
compose	ety	C15: from Old French composer, from Latin comp*_onere to put in place; see #7component 
compose	1.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put together or make up by combining; put in proper order.
compose	2.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be the component elements of.
compose	3.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to produce or create (a musical or literary work).
compose	4.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to write music.
compose	5.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to calm (someone, esp. oneself); make quiet.
compose	6.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adjust or settle (a quarrel, etc.).
compose	7.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to order the elements of (a painting, sculpture, etc.); design.
compose	8.
	syl	com+pose
	pron	<k*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to set up (type).
composed	0.
	syl	com+posed
	pron	<k*m1p*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	calm; tranquil; serene.
composedly	sub
	head	composed
	syl	com+pos+ed+ly
	pron	<k*m1p*uzidli>
	pos	adv.
composedness	sub
	head	composed
	syl	com+1pos+ed+ness
	pos	n.
composer	1.
	syl	com+pos+er
	pron	<k*m1p*uz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who composes music.
composer	2.
	syl	com+pos+er
	pron	<k*m1p*uz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that composes anything, esp. type for printing.
composing room	0.
	syl	com+pos+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	the room in a printing establishment in which type is set.
composite	ety	C16: from Latin compositus well arranged, from comp*_onere to collect, arrange; see #7component 
composite	1.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of separate parts; compound.
composite	2.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the plant family
composite	3.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	capable of being factorized.
	exam	1	a composite function.
composite	4.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	denoting or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a combination of the Ionic and Corinthian styles. See also {Doric, Tuscan}.
composite	5.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	n.
	def	something composed of separate parts; compound.
composite	6.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the family typically having flower heads composed of ray flowers (e.g. dandelion), disc flowers (e.g. thistle), or both (e.g. daisy).
composite	7.
	syl	com+po+site
	pron	<1komp*zit>
	pos	n.
	def	a material, such as reinforced concrete, made of two or more distinct materials.
compositely	sub
	head	composite
	syl	com+pos+ite+ly
	pos	adv.
compositeness	sub
	head	composite
	syl	com+pos+ite+ness
	pos	n.
composite number	0.
	syl	com+po+site num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an integer that can be factorized into two or more other integers. Compare {prime number}.
composite photograph	0.
	syl	com+po+site pho:to+graph
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph formed by superimposing two or more separate photographs.
composite school	0.
	syl	com+po+site school
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a secondary school offering both academic and nonacademic courses.
composition	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin compositus; see #7composite , #7-ion 
composition	1.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of putting together or making up by combining parts or ingredients.
composition	2.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something formed in this manner or the resulting state or quality; a mixture.
composition	3.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of which something is composed or made up; constitution.
composition	4.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of music, art, or literature.
composition	5.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the harmonious arrangement of the parts of a work of art in relation to each other and to the whole.
composition	6.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of writing undertaken as an academic exercise in grammatically acceptable writing; an essay.
composition	7.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the act or technique of setting up type.
composition	8.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the formation of compound words.
composition	9.a.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a settlement by mutual consent, esp. a legal agreement whereby the creditors agree to accept partial payment of a debt in full settlement.
composition	9.b.
	syl	com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum so agreed.
compositional	sub
	head	composition
	syl	com+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
composition of forces	0.
	syl	com+po+si+tion of forc:es
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of two or more forces into a single equivalent force (the resultant).
compositor	0.
	syl	com+pos:i+tor
	pron	<k*m1pozit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a person who sets and corrects type and generally assembles plating and other matter. Sometimes shortened to {comp}.
compositorial	sub
	head	compositor
	syl	com+pos:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<k*m2pozi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
compos mentis	0.
	syl	com+pos men+tis
	pron	Latin. <1komp*s> <1mentis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	of sound mind; sane.
compossible	0.
	syl	com+pos+si:ble
	pron	<kom1posibL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	possible in coexistence with something else.
compost	ety	C14: from Old French compost, from Latin compositus put together; see #7composite 
compost	1.
	syl	com+post
	pron	<1kompost>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of organic residues such as decomposed vegetation, manure, etc., used as a fertilizer.
compost	2.
	syl	com+post
	pron	<1kompost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a compound or mixture.
compost	3.
	syl	com+post
	pron	<1kompost>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (vegetable matter) into compost.
compost	4.
	syl	com+post
	pron	<1kompost>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fertilize with compost.
Compostela	0.
	syl	Com+po+ste+la
	pron	Spanish <2kompos1tAla>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Santiago de Compostela}.
composure	0.
	syl	com+po+sure
	pron	<k*m1p*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	calmness, esp. of the mind; tranquillity; serenity.
compotation	ety	C16: from Latin comp*_ot*_ati*_o, translation of Greek #7symposium 
compotation	0.
	syl	com+po+ta+tion
	pron	<2komp*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of drinking together in a company.
compotator	sub
	head	compotation
	syl	com+po+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
compote	ety	C17: from French composte, from Latin composita, feminine of compositus put in place; see #7composite 
compote	0.
	syl	com+pote
	pron	<1komp*ut>, French <k?~c1pct>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of fruit stewed with sugar or in a syrup and served hot or cold.
compound	ety	C14: from earlier compounen, from Old French compondre to collect, set in order, from Latin comp*_onere 
compound	H1.1.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that contains atoms of two or more chemical elements held together by chemical bonds.
compound	H1.2.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	n.
	def	any combination of two or more parts, aspects, etc.
compound	H1.3.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	n.
	def	a word formed from two existing words or combining forms.
compound	H1.4.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mix or combine so as to create a compound or other product.
compound	H1.5.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make by combining parts, elements, aspects, etc..
	exam	1	to compound a new plastic.
compound	H1.6.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to intensify by an added element.
	exam	1	his anxiety was compounded by her crying.
compound	H1.7.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to calculate or pay (interest) on both the principal and its accrued interest.
compound	H1.8.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to come to an agreement in (a quarrel, dispute, etc.).
compound	H1.9.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to settle (a debt, promise, etc.) for less than what is owed; compromise.
compound	H1.10.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to agree not to prosecute in return for a consideration.
	exam	1	to compound a crime.
compound	H1.11.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<k*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	to place duplex windings on the field coil of (a motor or generator), one acting as a shunt, the other being in series with the main circuit, thus making the machine self-regulating.
compound	H1.12.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or created by the combination of two or more parts, elements, etc.
compound	H1.13.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	consisting of elements that are also words or productive combining forms.
compound	H1.14.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a verb or the tense, mood, etc., of a verb
	def	formed by using an auxiliary verb in addition to the main verb.
	exam	1	the future in English is a compound tense involving the use of such auxiliary verbs as
compound	H1.15.a.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a time in which the number of beats per bar is a multiple of three.
	exam	1	six-four is an example of compound time.
compound	H1.15.b.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an interval
	def	greater than an octave.
compound	H1.16.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for { {colonial} (sense 6).}
compound	H1.17.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a steam engine, turbine, etc.
	def	having multiple stages in which the steam or working fluid from one stage is used in a subsequent stage.
compound	H1.18.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a piston engine
	def	having a supercharger powered by a turbine in the exhaust stream.
compoundable	sub
	head	compound
	syl	com+1pound+a:ble
	pos	adj.
compounder	sub
	head	compound
	syl	com+1pound+er
	pos	n.
compound	ety	C17: by folk etymology (influenced by #7compound %1) from Malay kampong village
compound	H2.1.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in South Africa
	def	an enclosure in which native workers are housed.
compound	H2.2.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar enclosure, such as a camp for prisoners of war.
compound	H2.3.
	syl	com+pound
	pron	<1kompaund>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kampong}.
compound engine	1.
	syl	com+pound en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a steam engine in which the steam is expanded in more than one stage, first in a high-pressure cylinder and then in one or more low-pressure cylinders.
compound engine	2.
	syl	com+pound en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a reciprocating engine in which the exhaust gases are expanded in a turbine to drive a supercharger.
compound eye	0.
	syl	com+pound eye
	pos	n.
	def	the convex eye of insects and some crustaceans, consisting of numerous separate light-sensitive units (ommatidia).
compound flower	0.
	syl	com+pound flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a flower head made up of many small flowers appearing as a single bloom, as in the daisy.
compound fraction	0.
	syl	com+pound frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {complex fraction}.
compound fracture	0.
	syl	com+pound frac+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a fracture in which the broken bone either pierces the skin or communicates with an open wound.
compound interest	0.
	syl	com+pound in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	def	interest calculated on both the principal and its accrued interest. Compare {simple interest}.
compound leaf	0.
	syl	com+pound leaf
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf consisting of two or more leaflets borne on the same leafstalk.
compound lens	0.
	syl	com+pound lens
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {lens} (sense 2).}
compound microscope	0.
	syl	com+pound mi:cro+scope
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for magnifying small objects, consisting of a lens of short focal length for forming an image that is further magnified by a second lens of longer focal length. Compare {simple microscope}.
compound number	0.
	syl	com+pound num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity expressed in two or more different but related units.
	exam	1	3 hours 10 seconds is a compound number.
compound sentence	0.
	syl	com+pound sen+tence
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence containing at least two coordinate clauses.
comprador	ety	C17: from Portuguese: buyer, from Late Latin compar*_ator, from Latin compar*_are to purchase, from par*_are to prepare
compradore	alt
	head	comprador
	or	comprador
	syl	com+pra+dore
	pron	<2kompr*1dc:>
	pos	n.
comprador	0.
	or	compradore
	syl	com+pra+dor
	pron	<2kompr*1dc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in China and some other Asian countries
	def	a native agent of a foreign enterprise.
comprehend	ety	C14: from Latin comprehendere, from prehendere to seize
comprehend	1.
	syl	com+pre+hend
	pron	<2kompri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perceive or understand.
comprehend	2.
	syl	com+pre+hend
	pron	<2kompri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comprise or embrace; include.
comprehensible	0.
	syl	com+pre+hen+si:ble
	pron	<2kompri1hens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being comprehended.
comprehensibility	sub
	head	comprehensible
	or	comprehensibleness
	syl	com+pre+2hen+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
comprehensibleness	sub
	head	comprehensible
	or	comprehensibility
	syl	com+pre+1hen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
comprehensibly	sub
	head	comprehensible
	syl	com+pre+1hen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
comprehension	1.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2kompri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or capacity of understanding.
comprehension	2.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2kompri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of including or comprising something; comprehensiveness.
comprehension	3.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2kompri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the attributes implied by a given concept or term; connotation.
comprehensive	1.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2kompri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of broad scope or content; including all or much.
comprehensive	2.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2kompri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a car insurance policy
	def	providing protection against most risks, including third-party liability, fire, theft, and damage.
comprehensive	3.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2kompri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the ability to understand.
comprehensive	4.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2kompri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or being a comprehensive school.
comprehensive	5.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2kompri1hensiv>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {comprehensive school}.
comprehensively	sub
	head	comprehensive
	syl	com+pre+1hen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
comprehensiveness	sub
	head	comprehensive
	syl	com+pre+1hen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
comprehensive school	1.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive school
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a large second?!ary school for children of all abilities from the same district.
comprehensive school	2.
	syl	com+pre+hen+sive school
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	another name for {composite school}.
compress	ety	C14: from Late Latin compress*_are, from Latin comprimere, from premere to press
compress	1.
	syl	com+press
	pron	<k*m1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to squeeze together or compact into less space; condense.
compress	2.
	syl	com+press
	pron	<1kompres>
	pos	n.
	def	a wet or dry cloth or gauze pad with or without medication, applied firmly to some part of the body to relieve discomfort, reduce fever, drain a wound, etc.
compress	3.
	syl	com+press
	pron	<1kompres>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for packing material, esp. cotton, under pressure.
compressible	sub
	head	compress
	syl	com+1press+i:ble
	pos	adj.
compressibility	sub
	head	compress
	or	compressibleness
	syl	com+2press+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
compressibleness	sub
	head	compress
	or	compressibility
	syl	com+1press:i+ble+ness
	pos	n.
compressibly	sub
	head	compress
	syl	com+1press+i:bly
	pos	adv.
compressed	1.
	syl	com+pressed
	pron	<k*m1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	squeezed together or con?!densed.
compressed	2.
	syl	com+pressed
	pron	<k*m1prest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the form of flatfishes, certain plant parts, etc.
	def	flattened laterally along the whole length.
compressed air	0.
	syl	com+pressed air
	pos	n.
	def	air at a higher pressure than atmospheric pressure: used esp. as a source of power for machines.
compression	1.
	syl	com+pres+sion
	pron	<k*m1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {com+pres+sure} (k$$m#!pr$e#s$$). the act of compressing or the condition of being compressed.
compression	2.
	syl	com+pres+sion
	pron	<k*m1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in pressure of the charge in an engine or compressor obtained by reducing its volume.
compression ratio	0.
	syl	com+pres+sion ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the volume enclosed by the cylinder of an internal-combustion engine at the beginning of the compression stroke to the volume enclosed at the end of it.
compressive	0.
	syl	com+pres+sive
	pron	<k*m1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	compressing or having the power or capacity to compress.
compressively	sub
	head	compressive
	syl	com+1pres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
compressor	1.
	syl	com+pres+sor
	pron	<k*m1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	any reciprocating or rotating device that compresses a gas.
compressor	2.
	syl	com+pres+sor
	pron	<k*m1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a gas turbine that compresses the air before it enters the combustion chambers.
compressor	3.
	syl	com+pres+sor
	pron	<k*m1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that causes compression of any part or structure.
compressor	4.
	syl	com+pres+sor
	pron	<k*m1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for holding down a part of the body.
compressor	5.
	syl	com+pres+sor
	pron	<k*m1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device for reducing the variation in signal amplitude in a transmission system. Compare {expander, compander}.
comprise	ety	C15: from French compris included, understood, from comprendre to #7comprehend 
comprise	1.
	syl	com+prise
	pron	<k*m1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include; contain.
comprise	2.
	syl	com+prise
	pron	<k*m1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to constitute the whole of; consist of.
	exam	1	her singing comprised the entertainment.
comprisable	sub
	head	comprise
	syl	com+1pris+a:ble
	pos	adj.
comprisal	sub
	head	comprise
	syl	com+1pris+al
	pos	n.
compromise	ety	C15: from Old French compromis, from Latin compr*_omissum mutual agreement to accept the decision of an arbiter, from compr*_omittere, from pr*_omittere to promise
compromise	1.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	settlement of a dispute by concessions on both or all sides.
compromise	2.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the terms of such a settlement.
compromise	3.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	something midway between two or more different things.
compromise	4.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	an exposure of one's good name, reputation, etc., to injury.
compromise	5.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle (a dispute) by making concessions.
compromise	6.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (a person or persons) to dis?!repute.
compromise	7.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prejudice unfavourably; weaken.
	exam	1	his behaviour prejudiced his chances.
compromise	8.
	syl	com+pro+mise
	pron	<1kompr*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pledge mutually.
compromiser	sub
	head	compromise
	syl	com+pro+2mis+er
	pos	n.
compromisingly	sub
	head	compromise
	syl	com+pro+2mis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
compte rendu	ety	literally: account rendered
comptes rendus	infl
	head	compte rendu
	syl	comptes ren+dus
	pron	<k*~ct> <r*~a1dy>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
compte rendu	1.
	syl	compte ren+du
	pron	French. <k*~ct> <r*~a1dy>
	pos	n.
	def	a short review or notice, esp. of a book.
compte rendu	2.
	syl	compte ren+du
	pron	French. <k*~ct> <r*~a1dy>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement of account.
Comptometer	0.
	syl	Comp+tom+e:ter
	pron	<komp1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a high-speed calculating machine.
Arthur Holly	infl
	head	Compton
	syl	Ar:thur Hol:ly.
	pos	n.
Compton	0.
	syl	Comp:ton
	pron	<1kompt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1962, U.S. physicist, noted for his research on x-rays, gamma rays, and nuclear energy: Nobel prize for physics 1927.
Ivy	infl
	head	Compton-Burnett
	syl	I:vy.
	pos	n.
Compton-Burnett	0.
	syl	Comp:ton-Bur:nett
	pron	<1kompt*n> <bR:1net>, <1bR:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1969, English novelist. Her novels include (1931) and (1955).
Compton effect	ety	C20: named after A. H. C#7ompton 
Compton effect	0.
	syl	Comp:ton ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon in which a collision between a photon and a particle results in an increase in the kinetic energy of the particle and a corresponding increase in the wavelength of the photon.
comptroller	0.
	syl	comp+trol+ler
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {controller} (sense 2)}, esp. as a title of any of various financial executives.
comptrollership	sub
	head	comptroller
	syl	comp+1trol+ler+2ship
	pos	n.
compulsion	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin compellere to #7compel 
compulsion	1.
	syl	com+pul+sion
	pron	<k*m1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of compelling or the state of being compelled.
compulsion	2.
	syl	com+pul+sion
	pron	<k*m1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that compels.
compulsion	3.
	syl	com+pul+sion
	pron	<k*m1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	an inner drive that causes a person to perform actions, often of a trivial and repetitive nature, against his will. See also {obsession}.
compulsive	1.
	syl	com+pul+sive
	pron	<k*m1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or involving compulsion.
compulsive	2.
	syl	com+pul+sive
	pron	<k*m1p^lsiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	an individual who is subject to a psychological compulsion.
compulsively	sub
	head	compulsive
	syl	com+1pul+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
compulsiveness	sub
	head	compulsive
	syl	com+1pul+sive+ness
	pos	n.
compulsory	1.
	syl	com+pul+so+ry
	pron	<k*m1p^ls*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	required by regulations or laws; obligatory.
	exam	1	compulsory education.
compulsory	2.
	syl	com+pul+so+ry
	pron	<k*m1p^ls*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or employing compulsion; compelling; necessary; essential.
compulsorily	sub
	head	compulsory
	syl	com+1pul+so+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
compulsoriness	sub
	head	compulsory
	syl	com+1pul+so+ri+ness
	pos	n.
compulsory purchase	0.
	syl	com+pul+so+ry pur+chase
	pos	n.
	def	purchase of a house or other property by a local authority or government department for public use or to make way for development, regardless of whether or not the owner wishes to sell.
compunction	ety	C14: from Church Latin compuncti*_o, from Latin compungere to sting, from com- (intensive)+ pungere to puncture; see #7point 
compunction	0.
	syl	com+punc+tion
	pron	<k*m1p^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of remorse, guilt, or regret.
compunctious	sub
	head	compunction
	syl	com+1punc+tious
	pos	adj.
compunctiously	sub
	head	compunction
	syl	com+1punc+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
compurgation	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin compurg*_ati*_o, from Latin compurg*_are to purify entirely, from com- (intensive)+ purg*_are to #7purge 
compurgation	0.
	syl	com+pur+ga+tion
	pron	<2kompR:1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a method of trial whereby a defendant might be acquitted if a sufficient number of persons swore to his innocence.
compurgator	sub
	head	compurgation
	syl	com+pur+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
compurgatory	sub
	head	compurgation
	or	compurgatorial
	syl	com+1pur+ga+to:ry
	pos	adj.
compurgatorial	sub
	head	compurgation
	or	compurgatory
	syl	com+2pur+ga+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
computation	0.
	syl	com+pu+ta+tion
	pron	<2kompju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a calculation involving numbers or quantities.
computational	sub
	head	computation
	syl	com+pu+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
compute	ety	C17: from Latin comput*_are, from put*_are to think
compute	1.
	syl	com+pute
	pron	<k*m1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to calculate (an answer, result, etc.), often with the aid of a computer.
compute	2.
	syl	com+pute
	pron	<k*m1pju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	calculation; computation (esp. in the phrase {beyond compute) }.
computable	sub
	head	compute
	syl	com+1put+a:ble
	pos	adj.
computability	sub
	head	compute
	syl	com+2put+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
computer	1.a.
	syl	com+put+er
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, usually electronic, that processes data according to a set of instructions. The {digital computer} stores data in discrete units and performs arithmetical and logical operations at very high speed. The {analog computer} has no memory and is slower than the digital computer but has a continuous rather than a discrete input. The {hybrid computer} combines some of the advantages of digital and analog computers.
computer	1.b.
	syl	com+put+er
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	computer technology.
computer	2.
	syl	com+put+er
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who computes or calculates.
computerise	alt
	head	computerize
	or	computerize
	syl	com+put+er+ise
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
computerize	1.
	or	computerise
	syl	com+put+er+ize
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (certain operations) to be performed by a computer, esp. as a replacement for human labour.
computerize	2.
	or	computerise
	syl	com+put+er+ize
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to install a computer.
computerize	3.
	or	computerise
	syl	com+put+er+ize
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control or perform (operations within a system) by means of a computer.
computerize	4.
	or	computerise
	syl	com+put+er+ize
	pron	<k*m1pju:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to process or store (information) by means of or in a computer.
computerization	sub
	head	computerize
	or	computerisation
	syl	com+2put+er:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
computerisation	sub
	head	computerize
	or	computerization
	syl	com+2put+er:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
computer typesetting	0.
	syl	com+put+er type+set+ting
	pos	n.
	def	a system for the high-speed composition of type by a device driven by punched paper tape or magnetic tape that has been processed by a computer. Also called: {automatic typesetting}.
Comr	0.
	syl	Comr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Commissioner.
comrade	ety	C16: from French camarade, from Spanish camarada group of soldiers sharing a billet, from c*'amara room, from Latin; see #7camera, chamber 
comrade	1.
	syl	com+rade
	pron	<1komrAd>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	an associate or companion.
comrade	2.
	syl	com+rade
	pron	<1komrAd>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow member of a political party, esp. a fellow Communist or socialist.
comradely	sub
	head	comrade
	syl	com+rade+ly
	pos	adj.
comradeship	sub
	head	comrade
	syl	com+rade+2ship
	pos	n.
comsat	0.
	syl	com+sat
	pron	<1koms@t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {communications satellite}.
comstockery	ety	C20: coined by G. B. Shaw (1905) after Anthony Comstock (1844-1915), U.S. moral crusader, who founded the Society for the Suppression of Vice
comstockery	0.
	syl	com+stock+er:y
	pron	<1k^m2stok*ri>, <1kom->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	immoderate censorship on grounds of immorality.
Comstock Lode	ety	C19: named after T. P. Comstock (1820-1870), American prospector
Comstock Lode	0.
	syl	Com+stock Lode
	pron	<1k^m2stok>, <1kom->
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive gold and silver vein in W Nevada, near Virginia City.
(Isidore) Auguste (Marie Francois)	infl
	head	Comte
	syl	(Isidore) Au:guste (Marie Fran*,cois)
	pron	<o1gyst>
	pos	n.
Comte	0.
	syl	Comte
	pron	French <k?~c:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1798-1857, French mathematician and philosopher; the founder of positivism. &- {Comt+ism} (#!k@$$:n@!t$Iz$$m) &- {#!Comt+ist} {#!Comt+i@.an}
Comus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek k*_omos a revel
Comus	0.
	syl	Co:mus
	pron	<1k*um*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in late Roman mythology
	def	a god of revelry.
Com Ver	0.
	syl	Com. Ver.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Common Version (of the Bible).
con	ety	C19: from #7confidence 
con	H1.1.a.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {confidence trick}.
con	H1.1.b.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	con man.
cons	infl
	head	con
	syl	cons
	pos	vb.
conning	infl
	head	con
	syl	con+ning
	pos	vb.
conned	infl
	head	con
	syl	conned.
	pos	vb.
con	H1.2.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to swindle or defraud.
con	ety	from Latin contr*_a against, opposed to
con	H2.1.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an argument or vote against a proposal, motion, etc.
con	H2.2.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a person who argues or votes against a proposal, motion, etc.
con	xref
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	Compare {pro%1}. See also {pros and cons}.
con	H3.0.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {convict}.
con	ety	C17 cun, from earlier condien to guide, from Old French conduire, from Latin cond*_ucere; see #7conduct 
conn	alt
	head	con
	or	con
	syl	conn
	pron	<kon>
	qual	U.S.
cons	infl
	head	con
	or	conns
	syl	cons
	pos	vb.
conns	infl
	head	con
	or	cons
	syl	conns
	pos	vb.
conning	infl
	head	con
	syl	con+ning
	pos	vb.
conned	infl
	head	con
	syl	conned.
	pos	vb.
con	H4.1.
	or	conn
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to direct the steering of (a vessel).
con	H4.2.
	or	conn
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the place where a person who cons a vessel is stationed.
con	ety	C15: variant of #7can %1 in the sense: to come to know
cons	infl
	head	con
	syl	cons
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
conning	infl
	head	con
	syl	con+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
conned	infl
	head	con
	syl	conned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
con	H5.0.
	syl	con
	pron	<kon>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to study attentively or learn (esp. in the phrase {con by rote) }.
con	ety	Latin: against
con	1.
	syl	con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	concerto.
con	2.
	syl	con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	conclusion.
con	3.
	syl	con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	connection.
con	4.
	syl	con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consolidated.
con	5.
	syl	con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	continued.
con	6.
	syl	con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contra.
Con	1.
	syl	Con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Conformist.
Con	2.
	syl	Con.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Consul.
con-	0.
	syl	con-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {com-}.
Konakri	alt
	head	Conakry
	or	Conakry
	syl	Ko+na+kri
	pron	French <kcna1kri>
	pos	n.
Conakry	0.
	or	Konakri
	syl	Co+na+kry
	pron	French <kcna1kri>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Guinea, a port on the island of Tombo. Pop.: 197267 (1967 est.).
con amore	ety	C19: from Italian: with love
con amore	0.
	syl	con a:mo+re
	pron	<kon> <@1mc:ri>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	lovingly.
Conan Doyle	0.
	syl	Co:nan Doyle
	pron	<1k*un*n> <1dcil>, <1kon*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur}. 1859-1930, English author of detective stories and historical romances and the creator of
conation	ety	C19: from Latin c*_on*_ati*_o an attempting, from c*_on*_ar*_i to try
conation	0.
	syl	co+na+tion
	pron	<k*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the element in psychological processes that tends towards activity or change and appears as desire, volition, and striving.
conational	sub
	head	conation
	syl	co+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
conative	1.
	syl	con:a+tive
	pron	<1kon*tiv>, <1k*u->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages used to indicate the effort of the agent in performing the activity described by the verb.
conative	2.
	syl	con:a+tive
	pron	<1kon*tiv>, <1k*u->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to conation.
conatus	ety	C17: from Latin: effort, from c*_on*_ar*_i to try
conatus	infl
	syl	co+na+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conatus	1.
	syl	co+na+tus
	pron	<k*u1nAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an effort or striving of natural impulse.
conatus	2.
	syl	co+na+tus
	pron	<k*u1nAt*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the philosophy of Spinoza
	def	the tendency of all things to persist in their own being.
con brio	ety	Italian: with energy
con brio	0.
	syl	con bri:o
	pron	<kon> <1brE*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	with liveliness or spirit, as in the phrase {allegro con brio}.
conc	1.
	syl	conc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	concentrate.
conc	2.
	syl	conc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	concentrated.
conc	3.
	syl	conc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	concentration.
conc	4.
	syl	conc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	concerning.
conc	5.
	syl	conc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	concerto.
concatenate	ety	C16: from Late Latin concat*_en*_are from Latin com- together+ cat*_ena #7chain 
concatenate	1.
	syl	con+cat+e:nate
	pron	<kon1k@ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to link or join together, esp. in a chain or series.
concatenate	2.
	syl	con+cat+e:nate
	pron	<kon1k@ti2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	linked or joined together.
concatenation	1.
	syl	con+cat+e:na+tion
	pron	<kon2k@ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of interconnected events, concepts, etc.
concatenation	2.
	syl	con+cat+e:na+tion
	pron	<kon2k@ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of linking together or the state of being joined.
concave	ety	C15: from Latin concavus arched, from cavus hollow
concave	1.
	syl	con+cave
	pron	<1konkAv>, <kon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	curving inwards.
concave	2.
	syl	con+cave
	pron	<1konkAv>, <kon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having one or two surfaces curved or ground in the shape of a section of the interior of a sphere, paraboloid, etc..
	exam	1	a concave lens.
concave	3.
	syl	con+cave
	pron	<1konkAv>, <kon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a polygon
	def	containing an interior angle greater than 180?%.
concave	4.
	syl	con+cave
	pron	<1konkAv>, <kon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {hollow}.
concave	5.
	syl	con+cave
	pron	<1konkAv>, <kon1kAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make concave.
concave	xref
	syl	con+cave
	pron	<1konkAv>, <kon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {convex}.
concavely	sub
	head	concave
	syl	con+cave+ly
	pos	adv.
concaveness	sub
	head	concave
	syl	con+cave+ness
	pos	n.
concavities	infl
	head	concavity
	syl	con+cav+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concavity	1.
	syl	con+cav+i:ty
	pron	<kon1k@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being concave.
concavity	2.
	syl	con+cav+i:ty
	pron	<kon1k@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	a concave surface or thing; cavity.
concavo-concave	0.
	syl	con:cav:o-con:cave
	pron	<kon2kAv*ukon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a lens
	def	having both sides concave; biconcave.
concavo-convex	1.
	syl	con:cav:o-con:vex
	pos	adj.
	def	having one side concave and the other side convex.
concavo-convex	2.
	syl	con:cav:o-con:vex
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having a concave face with greater curvature than the convex face. Compare { {convexo-concave} (sense 2).}
conceal	ety	C14: from Old French conceler, from Latin conc*_el*_are, from com- (intensive)+ c*_el*_are to hide
conceal	1.
	syl	con+ceal
	pron	<k*n1sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep from discovery; hide.
conceal	2.
	syl	con+ceal
	pron	<k*n1sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep secret.
concealable	sub
	head	conceal
	syl	con+1ceal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
concealer	sub
	head	conceal
	syl	con+1ceal+er
	pos	n.
concealment	sub
	head	conceal
	syl	con+1ceal+ment
	pos	n.
concede	ety	C17: from Latin conc*_edere, from c*_edere to give way, #7cede 
concede	1.
	syl	con+cede
	pron	<k*n1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to admit or acknowledge (something) as true or correct.
concede	2.
	syl	con+cede
	pron	<k*n1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to yield or allow (something, such as a right).
concede	3.
	syl	con+cede
	pron	<k*n1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to admit as certain in outcome.
	exam	1	to concede an election.
concededly	sub
	head	concede
	syl	con+1ced+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
conceder	sub
	head	concede
	syl	con+1ced+er
	pos	n.
conceit	ety	C14: from #7conceive 
conceit	1.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a high, often exaggerated, opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments; vanity.
conceit	2.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	an elaborate image or far-fetched comparison, esp. as used by the English Metaphysical poets.
conceit	3.a.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a witty expression.
conceit	3.b.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	fancy; imagination.
conceit	3.c.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea.
conceit	4.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a small ornament. {~}
conceit	5.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to like or be able to bear (something, such as food or drink).
conceit	6.
	syl	con+ceit
	pron	<k*n1sEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to think or imagine.
conceited	1.
	syl	con+ceit+ed
	pron	<k*n1sEtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a high or exaggerated opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments.
conceited	2.
	syl	con+ceit+ed
	pron	<k*n1sEtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fanciful.
conceited	3.
	syl	con+ceit+ed
	pron	<k*n1sEtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	witty or intelligent.
conceitedly	sub
	head	conceited
	syl	con+1ceit+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
conceitedness	sub
	head	conceited
	syl	con+1ceit+ed+ness
	pos	n.
conceivable	0.
	syl	con+ceiv+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1sEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being understood, believed, or imagined; possible.
conceivability	sub
	head	conceivable
	or	conceivableness
	syl	con+2ceiv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
conceivableness	sub
	head	conceivable
	or	conceivability
	syl	con+1ceiv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
conceivably	sub
	head	conceivable
	syl	con+1ceiv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
conceive	ety	C13: from Old French conceivre, from Latin concipere to take in, from capere to take
conceive	1.
	syl	con+ceive
	pron	<2k*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. foll. by of; when; tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object
	def	to have an idea (of); imagine; think.
conceive	2.
	syl	con+ceive
	pron	<2k*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to hold as an opinion; believe.
conceive	3.
	syl	con+ceive
	pron	<2k*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to develop or form, esp. in the mind.
	exam	1	she conceived a passion for music.
conceive	4.
	syl	con+ceive
	pron	<2k*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become pregnant with (a child).
conceive	5.
	syl	con+ceive
	pron	<2k*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to express in words.
conceiver	sub
	head	conceive
	syl	con+1ceiv+er
	pos	n.
concelebrate	ety	C16: from Latin concelebr*_are 
concelebrate	0.
	syl	con+cel+e:brate
	pron	<k*n1seli2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to celebrate (the Eucharist or Mass) jointly with one or more other priests.
concelebration	sub
	head	concelebrate
	syl	con+2cel+e:1bra+tion
	pos	n.
concent	ety	C16: from Latin concentus harmonious sounds, from concinere to sing together, from canere to sing
concent	0.
	syl	con+cent
	pron	<k*n1sent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a concord, as of sounds, voices, etc.
concentrate	ety	C17: back formation from #7concentra?!tion, ultimately from Latin com- same+ centrum #7centre 
concentrate	1.
	syl	con+cen+trate
	pron	<1kons*n2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come or cause to come to a single purpose or aim.
	exam	1	to concentrate one's hopes on winning.
concentrate	2.
	syl	con+cen+trate
	pron	<1kons*n2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become denser or purer by the removal of certain elements, esp. the solvent of a solution.
concentrate	3.
	syl	con+cen+trate
	pron	<1kons*n2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove rock or sand from (an ore) to make it purer.
concentrate	4.
	syl	con+cen+trate
	pron	<1kons*n2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to bring one's faculties to bear (on); think intensely (about).
concentrate	5.
	syl	con+cen+trate
	pron	<1kons*n2trAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a concentrated material or solution.
	exam	1	tomato concentrate.
concentrator	sub
	head	concentrate
	syl	con+cen+2tra+tor
	pos	n.
concentration	1.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	intense mental application; complete attention.
concentration	2.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of concentrating.
concentration	3.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is concentrated.
concentration	4.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the strength of a solution, esp. the amount of dissolved substance in a given volume of solvent, usually expressed in moles per cubic metre or cubic decimetre (litre). Symbol.
	exam	1	c
concentration	5.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of in?!creasing the concentration of a solution.
concentration	6.a.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bringing together military forces.
concentration	6.b.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of fire from a number of weapons against a target.
concentration	7.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion
	pron	<2kons*n1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {Pelmanism}.
concentration camp	0.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tion camp
	pos	n.
	def	a guarded prison camp in which prisoners are held, esp. one in Nazi Germany.
concentrative	0.
	syl	con+cen+tra+tive
	pron	<1kons*n2trAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to concentrate; characterized by concentration.
concentratively	sub
	head	concentrative
	syl	con+cen+2tra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
concentrativeness	sub
	head	concentrative
	syl	con+cen+2tra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
concentre	ety	C16: from French con?!centrer; see #7concentrate 
concentre	0.
	syl	con+cen+tre
	pron	<kon1sent*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to converge or cause to converge on a common centre; concentrate.
concentric	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin concentricus, from Latin com- same+ centrum #7centre 
concentric	0.
	syl	con+cen+tric
	pron	<k*n1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a common centre.
	exam	1	concentric circles.
concentrically	sub
	head	concentric
	syl	con+1cen+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
concentricity	sub
	head	concentric
	syl	con+cen+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2kon?!s*n1trisiti>
	pos	n.
Concepci'on	0.
	syl	Con+cep+ci*'on
	pron	Spanish <2konsAp1sjon>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S central Chile. Pop.: 169570 (1975 est.).
concept	ety	C16: from Latin conceptum something received or conceived, from concipere to take in, #7conceive 
concept	1.
	syl	con+cept
	pron	<1konsept>
	pos	n.
	def	something formed in the mind; abstract idea; thought.
concept	2.a.
	syl	con+cept
	pron	<1konsept>
	pos	n.
	def	a general idea of something formed by mentally combining all specific parts and characteristic features.
concept	2.b.
	syl	con+cept
	pron	<1konsept>
	pos	n.
	def	an abstract notion, theoretical construct, or directly intuited object of thought.
conceptacle	ety	C17: from Latin concept*_aculum receptacle, from concipere to receive, #7conceive 
conceptacle	0.
	syl	con+cep+ta+cle
	pron	<k*n1sept*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flask-shaped cavity containing the reproductive organs in some algae and fungi.
conception	ety	C13: from Latin concepti*_o, from concipere to #7conceive 
conception	1.
	syl	con+cep+tion
	pron	<k*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something conceived; notion, idea, design, or plan.
conception	2.
	syl	con+cep+tion
	pron	<k*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of an ovum being fertilized by a sperm in the womb.
conception	3.
	syl	con+cep+tion
	pron	<k*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of such fertilization: an embryo or fetus.
conception	4.
	syl	con+cep+tion
	pron	<k*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	origin or beginning.
	exam	1	from its conception the plan was a failure.
conception	5.
	syl	con+cep+tion
	pron	<k*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or power of forming notions; invention.
conceptional	sub
	head	conception
	or	conceptive
	syl	con+1cep+tion+al
	pos	adj.
conceptive	sub
	head	conception
	or	conceptional
	syl	con+1cep+tive
	pos	adj.
conceptual	0.
	syl	con+cep+tu:al
	pron	<k*n1septju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by concepts or the forming of concepts.
conceptually	sub
	head	conceptual
	syl	con+1cep+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conceptualism	0.
	syl	con+cep+tu+al+ism
	pron	<k*n1septju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical theory that the application of general words to a variety of objects reflects the existence of some mental entity through which the application is mediated. Compare {nominalism, realism, Platonism}.
conceptualist	sub
	head	conceptualism
	syl	con+1cep+tu+al+ist
	pos	n.
conceptualistic	sub
	head	conceptualism
	syl	con+2cep+tu+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
conceptualise	alt
	head	conceptualize
	or	conceptualize
	syl	con+cep+tu+al+ise
	pron	<k*n1septju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
conceptualize	0.
	or	conceptualise
	syl	con+cep+tu+al+ize
	pron	<k*n1septju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (a concept or concepts) out of observations, experience, data, etc.; think in concepts (about).
conceptualization	sub
	head	conceptualize
	or	conceptualisation
	syl	con+2cep+tu+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
conceptualisation	sub
	head	conceptualize
	or	conceptualization
	syl	con2cep+tu+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
concern	ety	C15: from Late Latin concernere to mingle together, from Latin com- together+ cernere to sift, distinguish
concern	1.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relate to; be of importance or interest to; affect.
concern	2.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with or in
	def	to involve or interest (oneself).
	exam	1	he concerns himself with other people's affairs.
concern	3.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something that affects or is of importance to a person; affair; business.
concern	4.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	regard for or interest in a person or a thing.
	exam	1	he felt a strong concern for her.
concern	5.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	anxiety, worry, or solicitude.
concern	6.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	important bearing or relation.
	exam	1	his news has great concern for us.
concern	7.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a commercial company or enterprise.
concern	8.
	syl	con+cern
	pron	<k*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a material thing, esp. one of which one has a low opinion.
concerned	1.
	syl	con+cerned
	pron	<k*n1sR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	interested, guilty, involved, or appropriate.
	exam	1	I shall find the boy concerned and punish him.
concerned	2.
	syl	con+cerned
	pron	<k*n1sR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	worried, troubled, or solicitous.
concernedly	sub
	head	concerned
	syl	con+cern+ed+ly
	pron	<k*n1sR:nidli>
	pos	adv.
concernedness	sub
	head	concerned
	syl	con+1cern+ed+ness
	pos	n.
concerning	1.
	syl	con+cern+ing
	pron	<k*n1sR:niG>
	pos	prep.
	def	about; regarding; on the subject of.
concerning	2.
	syl	con+cern+ing
	pron	<k*n1sR:niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	worrying or troublesome.
concernment	1.
	syl	con+cern+ment
	pron	<k*n1sR:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	affair or business; concern.
concernment	2.
	syl	con+cern+ment
	pron	<k*n1sR:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a matter of importance.
concert	ety	C16: from French concerter to bring into agreement, from Italian concertare, from Late Latin concert*_are to work together, from Latin: to dispute, debate, from cert*_are to contend
concert	1.a.
	syl	con+cert
	pron	<1konsR:t>, <-s*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a performance of music by players or singers that does not involve theatrical staging. Compare { {recital} (sense 1)}.
concert	1.b.
	syl	con+cert
	pron	<1konsR:t>, <-s*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a concert version of an opera.
concert	2.
	syl	con+cert
	pron	<1konsR:t>, <-s*t>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement in design, plan, or action.
concert	3.a.
	syl	con+cert
	pron	<1konsR:t>, <-s*t>
	pos	n.
	def	acting in a co-ordinated fashion with a common purpose.
concert	3.b.
	syl	con+cert
	pron	<1konsR:t>, <-s*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	of musicians, etc., esp. rock musicians
	def	perform?!ing live. {~} (k$$n#!s$z$:t).
concert	4.
	syl	con+cert
	pron	<1konsR:t>, <-s*t>
	pos	n.
	def	to arrange or contrive (a plan) by mutual agreement.
concertante	ety	C18: from Italian, from concertare to perform a concert, from concerto #7concert 
concertante	1.
	syl	con+cer+tan+te
	pron	<2konC*1t@nti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	characterized by contrastive passages or phrases between a soloist and the rest of the instrumental or vocal forces involved.
ti	infl
	head	concertante
	syl	+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concertante	2.
	syl	con+cer+tan+te
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a composition characterized by such contrasts.
concerted	1.
	syl	con+cert+ed
	pron	<k*n1sR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	mutually contrived, planned, or arranged; combined (esp. in the phrases {concerted action, concerted effort) }.
concerted	2.
	syl	con+cert+ed
	pron	<k*n1sR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	arranged in parts for a group of singers or players.
concertedly	sub
	head	concerted
	syl	con+1cert+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
concertgoer	0.
	syl	con+cert+go+er
	pron	<1konsR:t2g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attends concerts of music.
concert grand	0.
	syl	con+cert grand
	pos	n.
	def	a grand piano of the largest size.
concertina	ety	C19: #7concert+ -ina, on the model of #7seraphina 
concertina	1.
	syl	con+cer+ti+na
	pron	<2kons*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hexagonal musical instrument of the reed-organ family similar to the accordion.
concertinas	infl
	head	concertina
	syl	con+cer+ti+nas
	pos	vb.
concertinaing	infl
	head	concertina
	syl	con+cer+ti+na+ing
	pos	vb.
concertinaed	infl
	head	concertina
	syl	con+cer+ti+naed.
	pos	vb.
concertina	2.
	syl	con+cer+ti+na
	pron	<2kons*1tEn*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collapse or fold up like a concertina.
concertinist	sub
	head	concertina
	syl	con+cer+1ti+nist
	pos	n.
concertino	ety	C19: from Italian: a little #7concerto 
concertini	infl
	head	concertino
	syl	con+cer+ti+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concertino	1.
	syl	con+cer+ti+no
	pron	<2konC*1tEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the small group of soloists in a concerto grosso. Compare {ripieno}.
concertino	2.
	syl	con+cer+ti+no
	pron	<2konC*1tEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a short concerto.
concertise	alt
	head	concertize
	or	concertize
	syl	con+cer+tise
	pron	<1kons*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
concertize	0.
	or	concertise
	syl	con+cer+tize
	pron	<1kons*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a soloist or conductor
	def	to give concerts.
concertmaster	0.
	syl	con:cert+mas:ter
	pron	<1kons*t2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {leader} (of an orchestra).
concerto	ety	C18: from Italian: #7concert 
concertos	infl
	head	concerto
	or	concerti
	syl	con+cer+tos
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concerti	infl
	head	concerto
	or	concertos
	syl	con+cer+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concerto	1.
	syl	con+cer+to
	pron	<k*n1Ce*t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a composition for an orchestra and one or more soloists. The classical concerto usually consisted of three movements. See also { {sonata} (sense 1), {symphony} (sense 1)}.
concerto	2.
	syl	con+cer+to
	pron	<k*n1Ce*t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {ripieno}.
concerto grosso	ety	Italian, literally: big concerto
concerti grossi	infl
	head	concerto grosso
	or	concerto grossos
	syl	con+cer+ti gros+si
	pron	<1grosi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concerto grossos	infl
	head	concerto grosso
	or	concerti grossi
	syl	con+cer+to gros+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concerto grosso	0.
	syl	con+cer+to gros+so
	pron	<1gros*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a composition for an orchestra and a group of soloists, chiefly of the baroque period.
concert overture	0.
	syl	con+cert o:ver+ture
	pos	n.
	def	See { {overture} (sense 1c.)}.
concert pitch	1.
	syl	con+cert pitch
	pos	n.
	def	the frequency of 440 hertz assigned to the A above middle C. See { {pitch} %1 (sense 26b.)}, {international pitch}.
concert pitch	2.
	syl	con+cert pitch
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of extreme readiness.
concession	ety	C16: from Latin conc*_essi*_o an allowing, from conc*_edere to #7concede 
concession	1.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of yielding or conceding, as to a demand or argument.
concession	2.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something conceded.
concession	3.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any grant of rights, land, or property by a government, local authority, corporation, or individual.
concession	4.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right, esp. an exclusive right, to market a particular product in a given area.
concession	5.a.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to maintain a subsidiary business on a lessor's premises.
concession	5.b.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the premises so granted or the business so maintained.
concession	5.c.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a free rental period for such premises.
concession	6.a.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a land subdivision in a township survey.
concession	6.b.
	syl	con+ces+sion
	pron	<k*n1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {concession road}.
concessible	sub
	head	concession
	syl	con+1ces+si:ble
	pos	adj.
concessioner	infl
	head	concessionaire
	syl	con+ces+sion+er
	pron	<k*n?!1seS*n*>
concessionaire	0.
	syl	con+ces+sion+aire
	pron	<k*n2seS*1ne*>
	def	or someone who holds or operates a concession.
concessionary	1.
	syl	con+ces+sion+ar:y
	pron	<k*n1seS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, granted, or obtained by a concession.
concessionaries	infl
	head	concessionary
	syl	con+ces+sion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concessionary	2.
	syl	con+ces+sion+ar:y
	pron	<k*n1seS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {concessionaire}.
concession road	0.
	syl	con+ces+sion road
	pos	n.
	usage	Canadian. esp. in Ontario
	def	any of a number of roughly parallel roads forming a grid pattern along township survey lines.
concessive	ety	C18: from Late Latin conc*_ess*_ivus, from Latin conc*_edere to #7concede 
concessive	1.
	syl	con+ces+sive
	pron	<k*n1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	implying or involving concession; tending to concede.
concessive	2.
	syl	con+ces+sive
	pron	<k*n1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a conjunction, preposition, phrase, or clause describing a state of affairs that might have been expected to rule out what is described in the main clause but in fact does not.
	exam	1	@6Although@9 in the sentence @6Although they had been warned, they refused to take care@9 is a concessive conjunction.
conch	ety	C16: from Latin concha, from Greek konkh*_e shellfish
conchs	infl
	head	conch
	or	conches
	syl	conchs
	pron	<koGks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conches	infl
	head	conch
	or	conchs
	syl	conch:es
	pron	<1konC?!iz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conch	1.
	syl	conch
	pron	<koGk>, <konC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical marine gastropod molluscs of the genus and related genera, esp. (giant conch), characterized by a large brightly coloured spiral shell.
conch	2.
	syl	conch
	pron	<koGk>, <konC>
	pos	n.
	def	the shell of such a mollusc, used as a trumpet.
conch	3.
	syl	conch
	pron	<koGk>, <konC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for { {concha} (sense 2)}.
conchae	infl
	head	concha
	syl	con+chae
	pron	<-kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concha	1.
	syl	con+cha
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bodily organ or part resembling a shell in shape, such as the external ear.
concha	2.
	syl	con+cha
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {conch}. the half dome of an apse.
conchal	sub
	head	concha
	syl	con+chal
	pos	adj.
conchy	alt
	head	conchie
	or	conchie
	syl	con+chy
	pron	<1konCi>
	pos	n.
conchies	infl
	head	conchie
	syl	con+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conchie	0.
	or	conchy
	syl	con+chie
	pron	<1konCi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {conscientious objector}.
conchiferous	1.
	syl	con+chif+er+ous
	pron	<koG1kif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of molluscs
	def	having or producing a shell.
conchiferous	2.
	syl	con+chif+er+ous
	pron	<koG1kif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	containing shells.
conchiolin	ety	C19: from #7conch ; see -#7in 
conchiolin	0.
	syl	con+chi:o+lin
	pron	<koG1kI*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous insoluble protein that forms the basic structure of the shells of molluscs. Formula: C\3\0H\4\8O\1\1N\9.
Conchobar	0.
	syl	Con:cho:bar
	pron	<1koGk*uw*>, <1konu*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Irish legend
	def	a king of Ulster at about the beginning of the Christian era. See also {Deirdre}.
conchoid	0.
	syl	con+choid
	pron	<1koGkcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a plane curve consisting of two branches situated about a line to which they are asymptotic, so that a line from a fixed point (the pole) intersecting both branches is of constant length between asymptote and either branch. Equation.
	exam	1	(x - a)
conchoidal	1.
	syl	con+choi+dal
	pron	<koG1kcidL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the fracture of minerals and rocks
	def	having smooth shell-shaped convex and concave surfaces.
conchoidal	2.
	syl	con+choi+dal
	pron	<koG1kcidL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals and rocks, such as flint
	def	having such a fracture.
conchoidally	sub
	head	conchoidal
	syl	con+1choi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
conchology	0.
	syl	con+chol+o:gy
	pron	<koG1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and collection of mollusc shells.
conchological	sub
	head	conchology
	syl	con+cho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2koGk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
conchologist	sub
	head	conchology
	syl	con+1chol:o+gist
	pos	n.
concierge	ety	C17: from French, ultimately from Latin conservus, from servus slave
concierge	0.
	syl	con+ci+erge
	pron	<2konsi1e*Z>, French <k?~c1sjerZ>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in France
	def	a caretaker of a block of flats, hotel, etc., esp. one who lives on the premises.
conciliar	0.
	syl	con+cil:i+ar
	pron	<k*n1sili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, from, or by means of a council, esp. an ecclesiastical one.
conciliarly	sub
	head	conciliar
	syl	con+1cil:i+ar+ly
	pos	adv.
conciliate	ety	C16: from Latin concili*_are to bring together, from concilium #7council 
conciliate	1.
	syl	con+cil:i+ate
	pron	<k*n1sili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome the hostility of; placate; win over.
conciliate	2.
	syl	con+cil:i+ate
	pron	<k*n1sili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win or gain (favour, regard, etc.), esp. by making friendly overtures.
conciliate	3.
	syl	con+cil:i+ate
	pron	<k*n1sili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make compatible; reconcile.
conciliable	sub
	head	conciliate
	syl	con+1cil:i+a:ble
	pos	adj.
conciliation	sub
	head	conciliate
	syl	con+2cil:i+1a:tion
	pos	n.
conciliator	sub
	head	conciliate
	syl	con+1cil:i+2a:tor
	pos	n.
conciliative	alt
	head	conciliatory
	or	conciliatory
	syl	con+cil:ia+tive
	pron	<k*n?!1silj*tiv>
	pos	adj.
conciliatory	0.
	or	conciliative
	syl	con+cil:ia+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1silj*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended to placate or reconcile.
conciliatorily	sub
	head	conciliatory
	syl	con+1cil:ia+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
conciliatoriness	sub
	head	conciliatory
	syl	con+1cil:ia+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
concinnity	ety	C16: from Latin concinnit*_as a skilful combining of various things, from concinn*_are to adjust, of obscure origin
concinnities	infl
	head	concinnity
	syl	con+cin+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
concinnity	0.
	syl	con+cin+ni:ty
	pron	<k*n1siniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a harmonious arrange?!ment of parts, esp. in literary works, speeches, etc.
concinnous	sub
	head	concinnity
	syl	con+1cin+nous
	pos	adj.
concise	ety	C16: from Latin conc*_isus cut up, cut short, from conc*_idere to cut to pieces, from caedere to cut, strike down
concise	0.
	syl	con+cise
	pron	<k*n1sIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing much in few words; brief and to the point.
concisely	sub
	head	concise
	syl	con+1cise+ly
	pos	adv.
conciseness	sub
	head	concise
	syl	con+1cise+ness
	pos	n.
concision	1.
	syl	con+ci+sion
	pron	<k*n1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being concise; brevity; terseness.
concision	2.
	syl	con+ci+sion
	pron	<k*n1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a cutting apart or off; severing; division.
conclave	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin concl*_ave, from Latin: cage, place that may be locked, from cl*_avis key
conclave	1.
	syl	con+clave
	pron	<1konklAv>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a confidential or secret meeting.
conclave	2.a.
	syl	con+clave
	pron	<1konklAv>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	the closed apartments where the college of cardinals elects a new pope.
conclave	2.b.
	syl	con+clave
	pron	<1konklAv>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of the college of cardinals for this purpose.
conclavist	sub
	head	conclave
	syl	con+clav+ist
	pos	n.
conclude	ety	C14: from Latin concl*_udere to enclose, end, from claudere to close
conclude	1.
	syl	con+clude
	pron	<k*n1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to come or cause to come to an end or conclusion.
conclude	2.
	syl	con+clude
	pron	<k*n1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to decide by reasoning; deduce.
	exam	1	the judge concluded that the witness had told the truth.
conclude	3.
	syl	con+clude
	pron	<k*n1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange finally; settle.
	exam	1	to conclude a treaty;
	exam	2	it was concluded that he should go.
conclude	4.
	syl	con+clude
	pron	<k*n1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to confine.
concluder	sub
	head	conclude
	syl	con+1clud+er
	pos	n.
conclusion	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin; see #7conclude , -#7ion 
conclusion	1.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	end or termination.
conclusion	2.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the last main division of a speech, lecture, essay, etc.
conclusion	3.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the outcome or result of an act, process, event, etc. (esp. in the phrase {a foregone conclusion) }.
conclusion	4.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an intuitive rather than well reasoned deduction.
	exam	1	you jump too readily to conclusions.
conclusion	5.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a final decision or judgment; resolution (esp. in the phrase {come to a conclusion) }.
conclusion	6.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition inferred from a set of premisses that can be shown, on logical grounds, to be true if the premisses are true.
conclusion	7.a.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an admission or statement binding on the party making it; estoppel.
conclusion	7.b.
	syl	con+clu+sion
	pron	<k*n1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the close of a pleading or of a conveyance.
in conclusion	8.
	head	conclusion
	syl	in conclusion.
	def	lastly; to sum up.
try conclusions with	9.
	head	conclusion
	syl	try conclusions with.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to engage in competition with (someone).
conclusive	1.
	syl	con+clu+sive
	pron	<k*n1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	putting an end to doubt; decisive; final.
conclusive	2.
	syl	con+clu+sive
	pron	<k*n1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	approaching or involving an end or conclusion.
conclusively	sub
	head	conclusive
	syl	con+1clu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
conclusiveness	sub
	head	conclusive
	syl	con+1clu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
concoct	ety	C16: from Latin concoctus cooked together, from concoquere, from coquere to cook
concoct	1.
	syl	con+coct
	pron	<k*n1kokt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by combining different ingredients.
concoct	2.
	syl	con+coct
	pron	<k*n1kokt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invent; make up; contrive.
concocter	sub
	head	concoct
	or	concoctor
	syl	con+1coct+er
	pos	n.
concoctor	sub
	head	concoct
	or	concocter
	syl	con+1coc+tor
	pos	n.
concoctive	sub
	head	concoct
	syl	con+1coc+tive
	pos	adj.
concoction	1.
	syl	con+coc+tion
	pron	<k*n1kokS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of concocting.
concoction	2.
	syl	con+coc+tion
	pron	<k*n1kokS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something concocted.
concoction	3.
	syl	con+coc+tion
	pron	<k*n1kokS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an untruth; lie.
concomitance	1.
	syl	con+com:i+tance
	pron	<k*n1komit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	existence or occurrence together or in connection with another.
concomitance	2.
	syl	con+com:i+tance
	pron	<k*n1komit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that exists in connection with another.
concomitance	3.
	syl	con+com:i+tance
	pron	<k*n1komit*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine that the body and blood of Christ are present in the Eucharist.
concomitant	ety	C17: from Late Latin concomit*_ar*_i to accompany, from com- with+ comes companion, fellow
concomitant	1.
	syl	con+com:i+tant
	pron	<k*n1komit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or occurring together; associative.
concomitant	2.
	syl	con+com:i+tant
	pron	<k*n1komit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a concomitant act, person, etc.
concomitantly	sub
	head	concomitant
	syl	con+1com:i+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
concord	ety	C13: from Old French concorde, from Latin concordia, from concors of the same mind, harmonious, from com- same+ cors heart
concord	1.
	syl	con+cord
	pron	<1konkc:d>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or harmony between people or nations; amity.
concord	2.
	syl	con+cord
	pron	<1konkc:d>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a treaty establishing peaceful relations between nations.
concord	3.
	syl	con+cord
	pron	<1konkc:d>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or harmony between things, ideas, etc.
concord	4.
	syl	con+cord
	pron	<1konkc:d>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a combination of musical notes, esp. one containing a series of consonant intervals. Compare { {discord} (sense 3)}.
concord	5.
	syl	con+cord
	pron	<1konkc:d>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for { {agreement} (sense 6)}.
Concord	1.
	syl	Con+cord
	pron	<1koGk*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Massachusetts: scene of one of the opening military actions (1775) of the War of American Independence. Pop.: 16148 (1970).
Concord	2.
	syl	Con+cord
	pron	<1koGk*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: a W suburb of Sydney. Pop.: 25903 (1971).
concordance	1.
	syl	con+cord+ance
	pron	<k*n1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or condition of agreement or harmony.
concordance	2.
	syl	con+cord+ance
	pron	<k*n1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a book that indexes the principal words in a literary work, often with the immediate context and an account of the meaning.
concordance	3.
	syl	con+cord+ance
	pron	<k*n1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	an index produced by computer or machine, alphabetically listing every word in a text.
concordance	4.
	syl	con+cord+ance
	pron	<k*n1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	an alphabetical list of subjects or topics.
concordant	0.
	syl	con+cord+ant
	pron	<k*n1kc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in agreement: harmonious.
concordantly	sub
	head	concordant
	syl	con+1cord+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
concordat	ety	C17: via French, from Medieval Latin concord*_atum, from Latin: something agreed, from concord*_are to be of one mind; see #7concord 
concordat	0.
	syl	con+cor+dat
	pron	<kon1kc:d@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a pact or treaty, esp. one between the Vatican and another state concerning the interests of religion in that state.
Concorde	0.
	syl	Con+corde
	pron	<1konkc:d>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	the first commercial supersonic airliner. Of Anglo-French construction, it is capable of over 2160 km per hr (1200 mph).
Concord grape	ety	C19: discovered at C#7oncord, Mass.
Concord grape	0.
	syl	Con+cord grape
	pron	<1koGk*d>, <1konkc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of grape with purple-black fruit covered with a bluish bloom.
concours d''el'egance	0.
	syl	con+cours d'*'e:l*'e+gance
	pron	French. <k*~ckur> <dAlA1g*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a parade of cars or other vehicles, prizes being awarded to the most elegant, best designed, or best turned-out.
concourse	ety	C14: from Old French concours, ultimately from Latin concurrere to run together, from currere to run
concourse	1.
	syl	con+course
	pron	<1konkc:s>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a crowd; throng.
concourse	2.
	syl	con+course
	pron	<1konkc:s>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a coming together; confluence.
	exam	1	a concourse of events.
concourse	3.
	syl	con+course
	pron	<1konkc:s>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a large open space for the gathering of people in a public place.
concourse	4.
	syl	con+course
	pron	<1konkc:s>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a ground for sports, racing, athletics, etc.
concrescence	ety	C17: from Latin concr*_escentia, from concr*_escere to grow together, from cr*_escere to grow; see #7crescent 
concrescence	0.
	syl	con+cres+cence
	pron	<k*n1kres*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a growing together of initially separate parts or organs.
concrete	ety	C14: from Latin concr*_etus grown together, hardened, from concr*_escere; see #7concres?!cence 
concrete	1.a.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a building material made of a mixture of cement, sand, aggregate, and water that hardens as it dries.
concrete	1.b.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a concrete slab.
concrete	2.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a mass formed by the coalescence of separate particles.
concrete	3.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a particular instance or object; specific as opposed to general.
	exam	1	a concrete example.
concrete	4.a.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of things capable of being perceived by the senses, as opposed to abstractions.
concrete	4.b.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the concrete.
concrete	5.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed by the coalescence of particles; condensed; solid.
concrete	6.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<1konkrEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct in or cover with concrete.
concrete	7.
	syl	con+crete
	pron	<k*n1krEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become solid; coalesce.
concretely	sub
	head	concrete
	syl	con+crete+ly
	pos	adv.
concreteness	sub
	head	concrete
	syl	con+crete+ness
	pos	n.
concretive	sub
	head	concrete
	syl	con+1cre+tive
	pos	adj.
concretively	sub
	head	concrete
	syl	con+1cre+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
concrete music	0.
	syl	con+crete mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music consisting of an electronically modified montage of tape-recorded sounds.
concrete noun	0.
	syl	con+crete noun
	pos	n.
	def	a noun that refers to a material object. Compare {abstract noun}.
concrete number	0.
	syl	con+crete num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a number referring to a particular object or objects, as in
concrete poetry	0.
	syl	con+crete po+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	poetry in which the visual form of the poem is used to convey meaning.
concretion	1.
	syl	con+cre+tion
	pron	<k*n1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of coming or growing together; coalescence.
concretion	2.
	syl	con+cre+tion
	pron	<k*n1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid or solidified mass.
concretion	3.
	syl	con+cre+tion
	pron	<k*n1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something made real, tangible, or specific.
concretion	4.
	syl	con+cre+tion
	pron	<k*n1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rounded or irregular mineral masses that are different in composition from the sedimentary rock that surrounds them.
concretion	5.
	syl	con+cre+tion
	pron	<k*n1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another word for {calculus}.
concretionary	sub
	head	concretion
	syl	con+1cre+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
concretise	alt
	head	concretize
	or	concretize
	syl	con+cre+tise
	pron	<1konkri2tIz>, <1koG->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
concretize	0.
	or	concretise
	syl	con+cre+tize
	pron	<1konkri2tIz>, <1koG->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render concrete; make real or specific; give tangible form to.
concretization	sub
	head	concretize
	or	concretisation
	syl	con+cret:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
concretisation	sub
	head	concretize
	or	concretization
	syl	con+cret:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
concubinage	1.
	syl	con+cu+bi+nage
	pron	<kon1kju:biniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	cohabitation without legal marriage.
concubinage	2.
	syl	con+cu+bi+nage
	pron	<kon1kju:biniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of living as a concubine.
concubine	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin concub*_ina, from concumbere to lie together, from cubere to lie
concubine	1.
	syl	con+cu+bine
	pron	<1koGkju2bIn>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	usage	in polygamous societies
	def	a secondary wife, usually of lower social rank.
concubine	2.
	syl	con+cu+bine
	pron	<1koGkju2bIn>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who cohabits with a man.
concubinary	sub
	head	concubine
	syl	con+1cu+bi+nar:y
	pos	n. adj.
concupiscence	ety	C14: from Church Latin concupiscentia, from Latin concupiscere to covet ardently, from cupere to wish, desire
concupiscence	0.
	syl	con+cu+pis+cence
	pron	<k*n1kju:pis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	strong desire, esp. sexual desire.
concupiscent	sub
	head	concupiscence
	syl	con+1cu+pis+cent
	pos	adj.
concur	ety	C15: from Latin concurrere to run together, from currere to run
concurs	infl
	head	concur
	syl	con+curs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
concurring	infl
	head	concur
	syl	con+cur+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
concurred	infl
	head	concur
	syl	con+curred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
concur	1.
	syl	con+cur
	pron	<k*n1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to agree; be of the same mind; be in accord.
concur	2.
	syl	con+cur
	pron	<k*n1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to combine, act together, or cooperate.
concur	3.
	syl	con+cur
	pron	<k*n1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur simultaneously; coincide.
concur	4.
	syl	con+cur
	pron	<k*n1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to converge.
concurringly	sub
	head	concur
	syl	con+1cur+ring+ly
	pos	adv.
concurrence	1.
	syl	con+cur+rence
	pron	<k*n1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of concurring.
concurrence	2.
	syl	con+cur+rence
	pron	<k*n1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement in opinion; accord; assent.
concurrence	3.
	syl	con+cur+rence
	pron	<k*n1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	cooperation or combination.
concurrence	4.
	syl	con+cur+rence
	pron	<k*n1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	simultaneous occurrence; coincidence.
concurrence	5.
	syl	con+cur+rence
	pron	<k*n1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a point at which three or more lines intersect.
concurrence	6.
	syl	con+cur+rence
	pron	<k*n1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	rivalry or competition. {~} Also {(for senses 1-4): {con+cur+ren+cy}}.
concurrent	1.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place at the same time or in the same location.
concurrent	2.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cooperating.
concurrent	3.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	meeting at, approaching, or having a common point.
	exam	1	concurrent lines.
concurrent	4.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having equal authority or jurisdiction.
concurrent	5.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance or agreement; harmonious.
concurrent	6.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something joint or contribu?!tory; a concurrent circumstance or cause.
concurrent	7.
	syl	con+cur+rent
	pron	<k*n1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a competitor or rival.
concurrently	sub
	head	concurrent
	syl	con+1cur+rent+ly
	pos	adv.
concuss	ety	C16: from Latin concussus violently shaken, from concutere to disturb greatly, from quatere to shake
concuss	1.
	syl	con+cuss
	pron	<k*n1k^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure (the brain) by a violent blow, fall, etc.
concuss	2.
	syl	con+cuss
	pron	<k*n1k^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shake violently; agitate; disturb.
concussion	1.
	syl	con+cus+sion
	pron	<k*n1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a jarring of the brain, caused by a blow or a fall, usually resulting in loss of consciousness.
concussion	2.
	syl	con+cus+sion
	pron	<k*n1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any violent shaking; jarring.
concussive	sub
	head	concussion
	syl	con+1cus+sive
	pos	adj.
Prince de	infl
	head	Cond'e
	syl	Prince de
	pron	<pr*~es> <d*>
	pos	n.
Cond'e	0.
	syl	Con:d*'e
	pron	French <k?~c1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	title of called 1621-86, French general, who led Louis XIV's armies against the Fronde (1649) but joined the Fronde in a new revolt (1650-52). He later fought for both France and Spain.
condemn	ety	C13: from Old French condempner, from Latin condemn*_are, from damn*_are to condemn; see #7damn 
condemn	1.
	syl	con+demn
	pron	<k*n1dem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express strong disapproval of; censure.
condemn	2.
	syl	con+demn
	pron	<k*n1dem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce judicial sentence on.
condemn	3.
	syl	con+demn
	pron	<k*n1dem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demonstrate the guilt of.
	exam	1	his secretive behaviour condemned him.
condemn	4.
	syl	con+demn
	pron	<k*n1dem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to judge or pronounce unfit for use.
	exam	1	that food has been con?!demned.
condemn	5.
	syl	con+demn
	pron	<k*n1dem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compel or force into a particular state or activity.
	exam	1	his disposition condemned him to boredom.
condemnable	sub
	head	condemn
	syl	con+demn+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1dem*bL>
	pos	adj.
condemnably	sub
	head	condemn
	syl	con+1demn+a:bly
	pos	adv.
condemner	sub
	head	condemn
	syl	con+1demn+er
	pos	n.
condemningly	sub
	head	condemn
	syl	con+1demn+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
condemned cell	0.
	syl	con+demned cell
	pos	n.
	def	a prison cell in which a person con?!demned to death awaits execution.
condensate	0.
	syl	con+den+sate
	pron	<k*n1densAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance formed by condensation, such as a liquid from a vapour.
condensation	1.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion
	pron	<2konden1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of condensing, or the state of being condensed.
condensation	2.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion
	pron	<2konden1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has condensed from a vapour on a window.
condensation	3.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion
	pron	<2konden1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a type of reaction in which two organic molecules combine to form a larger molecule as well as a simple molecule such as water, methanol, etc.
condensation	4.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion
	pron	<2konden1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has been shortened, esp. an abridged version of a book.
condensation	5.a.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion
	pron	<2konden1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fusion of two or more ideas, etc., into one symbol, occurring esp. in dreams.
condensation	5.b.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion
	pron	<2konden1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reduction of many experiences into one word or action, as in a phobia.
condensational	sub
	head	condensation
	syl	con+den+1sa+tion+al
	pos	adj.
condensation trail	0.
	syl	con+den+sa+tion trail
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vapour trail}.
condense	ety	C15: from Latin cond*_ens*_are, from d*_ens*_are to make thick, from d*_ensus #7dense 
condense	1.
	syl	con+dense
	pron	<k*n1dens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the density of; compress.
condense	2.
	syl	con+dense
	pron	<k*n1dens>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or be reduced in volume or size; make or become more compact.
condense	3.
	syl	con+dense
	pron	<k*n1dens>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state.
condense	4.
	syl	con+dense
	pron	<k*n1dens>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo condensation.
condensable	sub
	head	condense
	or	condensible
	syl	con+1den+sa:ble
	pos	adj.
condensible	sub
	head	condense
	or	condensable
	syl	con+1den+si:ble
	pos	adj.
condensability	sub
	head	condense
	or	condensibility
	syl	con+2den+sa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
condensibility	sub
	head	condense
	or	condensability
	syl	con+2den+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
condensed	1.
	syl	con+densed
	pron	<k*n1denst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of printers' type
	def	narrower than usual for a particular height. Compare { {expanded} (sense 1).}
condensed	2.
	syl	con+densed
	pron	<k*n1denst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	designating an inflorescence in which the flowers are crowded together and are almost or completely sessile.
condensed milk	0.
	syl	con+densed milk
	pos	n.
	def	milk reduced by evaporation to a thick concentration, with sugar added. Compare {evaporated milk}.
condenser	1.a.
	syl	con+dens+er
	pron	<k*n1dens*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for reducing gases to their liquid or solid form by the abstraction of heat.
condenser	1.b.
	syl	con+dens+er
	pron	<k*n1dens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for abstracting heat, as in a refrigeration unit.
condenser	2.
	syl	con+dens+er
	pron	<k*n1dens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens that concentrates light into a small area.
condenser	3.
	syl	con+dens+er
	pron	<k*n1dens*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {capacitor}.
condenser	4.
	syl	con+dens+er
	pron	<k*n1dens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or device that condenses.
condescend	ety	C14: from Church Latin cond*_escendere to stoop, condescend, from Latin d*_escendere to #7descend 
condescend	1.
	syl	con+de+scend
	pron	<2kondi1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act graciously towards another or others regarded as being on a lower level; behave patronizingly.
condescend	2.
	syl	con+de+scend
	pron	<2kondi1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to do something that one regards as below one's dignity.
condescendence	1.
	syl	con+de+scend+ence
	pron	<2kondi1send*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	a state?!ment of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause.
condescendence	2.
	syl	con+de+scend+ence
	pron	<2kondi1send*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {condescension}.
condescending	0.
	syl	con+de+scend+ing
	pron	<2kondi1sendiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or implying condescension by stooping to the level of one's inferiors, esp. in a patronizing way.
condescendingly	sub
	head	condescending
	syl	con+de+1scend+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
condescension	0.
	syl	con+de+scen+sion
	pron	<2kondi1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of behaving in a patronizing way.
condign	ety	C15: from Old French condigne, from Latin condignus, from dignus worthy
condign	0.
	syl	con+dign
	pron	<k*n1dIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a punishment
	def	fitting; de?!served.
condignly	sub
	head	condign
	syl	con+1dign+ly
	pos	adv.
'Etienne Bonnot de	infl
	head	Condillac
	syl	*'E:tienne Bon:not de
	pron	<Atjen> <bc1no> <d*>
	pos	n.
Condillac	0.
	syl	Con:dil:lac
	pron	French <k?~cdi1jak>
	pos	n.
	def	1715-80, French philosopher. He developed Locke's view that all knowledge derives from the senses in his (1754).
condiment	ety	C15: from Latin cond*_imentum seasoning, from cond*_ire to pickle
condiment	0.
	syl	con+di+ment
	pron	<1kondim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any spice or sauce such as salt, pepper, mustard, etc.
condition	ety	C14: from Latin conditi*_o, from cond*_icere to discuss, agree together, from con- together+ d*_icere to say
condition	1.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular state of being or existence; situation with respect to circumstances.
	exam	1	the human condition.
condition	2.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that limits or restricts something else; a qualification.
	exam	1	you may enter only under certain conditions.
condition	3.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	external or existing circumstances.
	exam	1	conditions were right for a takeover.
condition	4.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumption in logical or inductive reasoning that should or must be fulfilled. See { {sufficient} (sense 2)}, { {necessary} (sense 3c.)}.
condition	5.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something required as part of an agreement or pact; terms.
	exam	1	the conditions of the lease are set out.
condition	6.a.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration or provision in a will, contract, etc., that makes some right or liability contingent upon the happening of some event.
condition	6.b.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the event itself.
condition	7.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something indispensable to the existence of something else.
	exam	1	your happiness is a condition of mine.
condition	8.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	state of health or physical fitness, esp. good health (esp. in the phrases {in condition, out of condition) }.
condition	9.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ailment or physical disability.
	exam	1	a heart condition.
condition	10.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	rank, status, or position in life.
upon condition that	infl
	head	condition
	syl	upon condition that.
	pos	conj.
on	11.
	head	condition
	syl	on
	pos	conj.
	def	provided that.
condition	12.a.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to alter the response of (a person or animal) to a particular stimulus or situation.
condition	12.b.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to establish a conditioned response in (a person or animal).
condition	13.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put into a fit condition or state.
condition	14.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to accustom or inure.
condition	15.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to subject to a condition.
condition	16.
	syl	con+di+tion
	pron	<k*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make conditions.
conditional	1.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	depending on other factors; not certain.
conditional	2.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a clause, conjunction, form of a verb, or whole sentence
	def	expressing a condition on which something else is contingent: @6 @9 @6 @9.
conditional	3.a.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an equation or inequality
	def	true for only certain values of the variable.
	exam	1	x
conditional	3.b.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an infinite series
	def	convergent, but becoming divergent when the absolute values of the terms are considered.
conditional	4.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {hypothetical}. (of a proposition) consisting of two component propositions associated by the words so that the proposition is false only when the antecedent is true and the consequent false. Usually written.
	exam	1	p
conditional	5.a.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a condition?!al form of a verb.
conditional	5.b.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a conditional clause or sentence.
conditional	6.
	syl	con+di+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a conditional proposition.
conditionality	sub
	head	conditional
	syl	con+2di+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
conditionally	sub
	head	conditional
	syl	con+1di+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conditioned	1.
	syl	con+di+tioned
	pron	<k*n1diS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or denoting a response that has been learned. Compare {unconditioned}.
conditioned	2.
	syl	con+di+tioned
	pron	<k*n1diS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	accustomed; inured; prepared by training.
conditioned response	0.
	syl	con+di+tioned re+sponse
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a response, elicited as an unconditioned response to one stimulus, that becomes attached to a second stimulus through repeated association of the second stimulus with the first. A classic example is salivation by a dog when it hears a bell ring, because food has always been presented when the bell has been rung previously. Also called (esp. formerly): {conditioned reflex}. See also {unconditioned response}.
conditioner	1.
	syl	con+di+tion+er
	pron	<k*n1diS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that conditions.
conditioner	2.
	syl	con+di+tion+er
	pron	<k*n1diS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, esp. a cosmetic, applied to something to improve its condition.
	exam	1	hair conditioner.
conditioning	0.
	syl	con+di+tion+ing
	pron	<k*n1diS*niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process by which the behaviour of an organism becomes dependent on an event occurring in its environment. See also {classical conditioning, instrumental conditioning}.
condole	ety	C16: from Church Latin condol*_ere to suffer pain (with another), from Latin com- together+ dol*_ere to grieve, feel pain
condole	0.
	syl	con+dole
	pron	<k*n1d*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to express sympathy with someone in grief, pain, etc.
condolatory	sub
	head	condole
	syl	con+1do+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
condoler	sub
	head	condole
	syl	con+1dol+er
	pos	n.
condolingly	sub
	head	condole
	syl	con+1dol+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
condolement	alt
	head	condolence
	or	condolence
	syl	con+dole+ment
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
condolence	0.
	or	condolement
	syl	con+do+lence
	pron	<k*n1d*ul*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc.
con dolore	ety	Italian: with sorrow
con dolore	0.
	syl	con do+lo+re
	pron	<kon> <do1lc:ri>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in a sad manner.
condom	ety	C18: of unknown origin
condom	0.
	syl	con+dom
	pron	<1kond*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an elastic sheath worn on the penis during sexual intercourse to prevent conception or infection.
condominium	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin com- together+ dominium ownership; see #7dominion 
condominiums	infl
	head	condominium
	syl	con+do+min+i:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
condominium	1.
	syl	con+do+min+i:um
	pron	<2kond*1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	joint rule or sovereignty.
condominium	2.
	syl	con+do+min+i:um
	pron	<2kond*1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a country ruled by two or more foreign powers.
condominium	3.a.
	syl	con+do+min+i:um
	pron	<2kond*1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an apartment building in which each apartment is individually wholly owned and the common areas are jointly owned.
condominium	3.b.
	syl	con+do+min+i:um
	pron	<2kond*1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the title under which an apartment in such a building is owned. Compare { {cooperative} (sense 5)}.
condone	ety	C19: from Latin cond*_on*_are to remit a debt, from com- (intensive)+ d*_on*_are to #7donate 
condone	1.
	syl	con+done
	pron	<k*n1d*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overlook or forgive an offence, etc.
condone	2.
	syl	con+done
	pron	<k*n1d*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Law. esp. of a spouse
	def	to pardon or overlook (an offence, usually adultery).
condonable	sub
	head	condone
	syl	con+1don+a:ble
	pos	adj.
condonation	sub
	head	condone
	syl	con+do+na+tion
	pron	<2kond*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
condoner	sub
	head	condone
	syl	con+1don+er
	pos	n.
condor	ety	C17: from Spanish c*'ondor, from Quechuan kuntur 
condor	0.
	syl	con+dor
	pron	<1kondc:>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two very large rare New World vultures, ({Andean condor}) , which has black plumage with white around the neck, and ({California condor}) , which is similar but nearly extinct.
condottiere	ety	C18: from Italian, from condotto leadership, from condurre to lead, from Latin cond*_ucere; see #7conduct 
condottieri	infl
	head	condottiere
	syl	con+dot+tie:ri
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
condottiere	0.
	syl	con+dot+tie:re
	pron	<2kondo1tje*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a commander or soldier in a professional mercenary company in Europe from the 13th to the 16th centuries.
conduce	ety	C15: from Latin cond*_ucere to lead together, from com- together+ d*_ucere to lead
conduce	0.
	syl	con+duce
	pron	<k*n1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to lead or contribute (to a result).
conducer	sub
	head	conduce
	syl	con+1duc+er
	pos	n.
conducible	sub
	head	conduce
	syl	con+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
conducingly	sub
	head	conduce
	syl	con+1duc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
conducive	0.
	syl	con+du+cive
	pron	<k*n1dju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by to
	def	contributing, leading, or tending.
conduciveness	sub
	head	conducive
	syl	con+1du+cive+ness
	pos	n.
conduct	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin conductus escorted, from Latin: drawn together, from cond*_ucere to #7conduce 
conduct	1.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<1kond^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which a person behaves; behaviour.
conduct	2.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<1kond^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the way of managing a business, affair, etc.; handling.
conduct	3.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<1kond^kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of guiding or leading.
conduct	4.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<1kond^kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a guide or leader.
conduct	5.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<k*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany and guide (people, a party, etc.) (esp. in the phrase {conducted tour}) .
conduct	6.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<k*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead or direct (affairs, business, etc.); control.
conduct	7.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<k*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to behave or manage (oneself).
	exam	1	the child conducted himself well.
conduct	8.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<k*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also (esp. U.S.): {direct}. to control or guide (an orchestra, choir, etc.) by the movements of the hands or a baton.
conduct	9.
	syl	con+duct
	pron	<k*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transmit (heat, electricity, etc.).
	exam	1	metals conduct heat.
conductible	sub
	head	conduct
	syl	con+1duct+i:ble
	pos	adj.
conductibility	sub
	head	conduct
	syl	con+2duct+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
conductance	0.
	syl	con+duct+ance
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a system to conduct electricity, measured by the ratio of the current flowing through the system to the potential difference across it; the reciprocal of resistance. It is measured in reciprocal ohms, mhos, or siemens. Symbol.
	exam	1	G
conduction	1.
	syl	con+duc+tion
	pron	<k*n1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transfer of heat or elec?!tricity through a medium.
conduction	2.
	syl	con+duc+tion
	pron	<k*n1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transmission of an electrical or chemical impulse along a nerve fibre.
conduction	3.
	syl	con+duc+tion
	pron	<k*n1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of conveying or conducting, as through a pipe.
conduction	4.
	syl	con+duc+tion
	pron	<k*n1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for { {conductivity} (sense 1).}
conductional	sub
	head	conduction
	syl	con+1duc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
conductive	0.
	syl	con+duc+tive
	pron	<k*n1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or having the property of conduction.
conductively	sub
	head	conductive
	syl	con+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
conductivities	infl
	head	conductivity
	syl	con+duc+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conductivity	1.
	syl	con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2kond^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {conduction}. the property of transmitting heat, electricity, or sound.
conductivity	2.
	syl	con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2kond^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a substance to conduct electricity, as determined by the current flowing between opposite faces of a unit cube of the substance when there is unit potential difference between them; the reciprocal of resistivity. Symbol: {#Gk}. Formerly called: {specific conduct?!ance}.
conductivity	3.
	syl	con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2kond^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	See {thermal conductivity}.
conductor	1.
	syl	con+duc+tor
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official on a bus who collects fares, checks tickets, etc.
conductor	2.
	syl	con+duc+tor
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: (esp. U.S.): {director}. a person who conducts an orchestra, choir, etc.
conductor	3.
	syl	con+duc+tor
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who leads or guides.
conductor	4.
	syl	con+duc+tor
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a railway official in charge of a train.
conductor	5.
	syl	con+duc+tor
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, body, or system that conducts electricity, heat, etc.
conductor	6.
	syl	con+duc+tor
	pron	<k*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {lightning conductor}.
conductorship	sub
	head	conductor
	syl	con+1duc+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
conductress	sub
	head	conductor
	syl	con+duc+?!tress
	pron	<k*n1d^ktris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
conduit	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin conductus channel, aqueduct, from Latin cond*_ucere to lead, #7conduce 
conduit	1.
	syl	con+duit
	pron	<1kondit>, <-djuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe or channel for carrying a fluid.
conduit	2.
	syl	con+duit
	pron	<1kondit>, <-djuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid tube or duct for carrying and protecting electrical wires or cables.
conduit	3.
	syl	con+duit
	pron	<1kondit>, <-djuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {fountain}.
conduplicate	ety	C18: from Latin conduplic*_are to double; see #7duplicate 
conduplicate	0.
	syl	con+du+pli+cate
	pron	<kon1dju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	folded lengthways on itself.
	exam	1	conduplicate leaves in the bud.
conduplication	sub
	head	conduplicate
	syl	con+2du+pli+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
condyle	ety	C17: from Latin condylus knuckle, joint, from Greek kondulos 
condyle	0.
	syl	con+dyle
	pron	<1kondil>
	pos	n.
	def	the rounded projection on the articulating end of a bone, such as the ball portion of a ball-and-socket joint.
condylar	sub
	head	condyle
	syl	con+dy+lar
	pos	adj.
condyloid	0.
	syl	con+dy+loid
	pron	<1kondi2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a condyle.
condyloma	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek kondul*_oma, from kondulos #7condyle+ -#7oma 
condylomas	infl
	head	condyloma
	or	condylomata
	syl	con+dy+lo+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
condylomata	infl
	head	condyloma
	or	condylomas
	syl	con+dy+lo+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
condyloma	0.
	syl	con+dy+lo+ma
	pron	<2kondi1l*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wartlike tumour of the skin near the anus or genital organs, esp. as a result of syphilis.
condylomatous	sub
	head	condyloma
	syl	con+dy+lom:a+tous
	pron	<2kondi1lom*t*s>, <-1l*u->
	pos	adj.
cone	ety	C16: from Latin c*_onus, from Greek k*_onus pine cone, geometrical cone
cone	1.a.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric solid consisting of a plane base bounded by a closed curve, usually a circle or an ellipse, every point of which is joined to a fixed point, the vertex, lying outside the plane of the base. A {right circular cone} has a vertex perpendicularly above or below the centre of a circular base. Volume of a cone.
	exam	1	%1@b\3#Gr r
cone	1.b.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric surface formed by a line rotating about the vertex and connecting the peripheries of two closed plane bases, usually circular or elliptical, above and below the vertex. See also {conic section}.
cone	2.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that tapers from a circular section to a point, such as a wafer shell used to contain ice cream.
cone	3.a.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the reproductive body of conifers and related plants, made up of overlapping scales, esp. the mature {female cone}, whose scales each bear a seed.
cone	3.b.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar structure in horsetails, club mosses, etc. Technical name: {strobilus}.
cone	4.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {retinal cone}. any one of the cone-shaped cells in the retina of the eye, sensitive to colour and bright light.
cone	5.
	syl	cone
	pron	<k*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape like a cone or part of a cone.
coneflower	0.
	syl	cone+flow:er
	pron	<1k*un2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American plant of the genera and which have rayed flowers with a conelike centre: family (composites). See also {black-eyed Susan}.
cone off	0.
	syl	cone off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict or divert the movement of traffic by placing cone-shaped bollards around (an area).
cone shell	0.
	syl	cone shell
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical marine gastropod molluscs of the genus and related genera, having a smooth conical shell. Sometimes shortened to {cone}.
con espressione	ety	Italian, literally: with expression
con espressione	0.
	syl	con es+pres+sio+ne
	qual	Italian
	def	kon @!espre#!sjo$:ne) with feeling; expressively.
Conestoga wagon	ety	C19: after Conestoga, Pennsylvania, where it was first made
Conestoga wagon	0.
	syl	Con+es+to+ga wag+on
	pron	<2koni1st*ug*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large heavy horse-drawn covered wagon used in the 19th century.
coney	0.
	syl	co+ney
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cony}.
Coney Island	0.
	syl	Co+ney Is+land
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the S shore of Long Island, New York: site of a large amusement park.
conf	0.
	syl	conf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	conference.
confab	1.
	syl	con+fab
	pron	<1konf@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conversation or chat.
confabs	infl
	head	confab
	syl	con+fabs
	pos	vb.
confabbing	infl
	head	confab
	syl	con+fab+bing
	pos	vb.
confabbed	infl
	head	confab
	syl	con+fabbed.
	pos	vb.
confab	2.
	syl	con+fab
	pron	<1konf@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to converse.
confabulate	ety	C17: from Latin conf*_abul*_ar*_i, from f*_abul*_ar*_i to talk, from f*_abula a story; see #7fable 
confabulate	1.
	syl	con+fab:u+late
	pron	<k*n1f@bju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk together; converse; chat.
confabulate	2.
	syl	con+fab:u+late
	pron	<k*n1f@bju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	to replace the gaps left by a disorder of the memory with imaginary remembered experiences consistently believed to be true. See also {paramnesia}.
confabulation	sub
	head	confabulate
	syl	con+2fab:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
confabulator	sub
	head	confabulate
	syl	con+1fab:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
confabulatory	sub
	head	confabulate
	syl	con+1fab:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
confect	ety	C16: from Latin confectus prepared, from conficere to accomplish, from com- (intensive)+ facere to make
confect	1.
	syl	con+fect
	pron	<k*n1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare by combining ingredients.
confect	2.
	syl	con+fect
	pron	<k*n1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make; construct.
confection	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin confecti*_o a preparing, from conficere to produce; see #7confect 
confection	1.
	syl	con+fec+tion
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of com?!pounding or mixing.
confection	2.
	syl	con+fec+tion
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any sweet preparation of fruit, nuts, etc., such as a preserve or a sweet.
confection	3.
	syl	con+fec+tion
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	an elaborate article of clothing, esp. for women.
confection	4.
	syl	con+fec+tion
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything regarded as overelaborate or frivolous.
	exam	1	the play was merely an ingenious confection.
confection	5.
	syl	con+fec+tion
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal drug sweetened with sugar, honey, etc.
confectionaries	infl
	head	confectionary
	syl	con+fec+tion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
confectionary	1.
	syl	con+fec+tion+ar:y
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where confections are kept or made.
confectionary	2.
	syl	con+fec+tion+ar:y
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {confection}.
confectionary	3.
	syl	con+fec+tion+ar:y
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of confections.
confectioner	0.
	syl	con+fec+tion+er
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells sweets or confections.
confectioners' sugar	0.
	syl	con+fec+tion+ers' sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {icing sugar}.
confectioneries	infl
	head	confectionery
	syl	con+fec+tion+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
confectionery	1.
	syl	con+fec+tion+er:y
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	sweets and other confections collectively.
confectionery	2.
	syl	con+fec+tion+er:y
	pron	<k*n1fekS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or business of a confectioner.
confederacy	ety	C14: from Anglo-French confederacie, from Late Latin confoeder*_ati*_o agreement, #7confederation 
confederacies	infl
	head	confederacy
	syl	con+fed+er:a+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
confederacy	1.
	syl	con+fed+er:a+cy
	pron	<k*n1fed*r*si>, <-1fedr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a union or combination of peoples, states, etc.; alliance; league.
confederacy	2.
	syl	con+fed+er:a+cy
	pron	<k*n1fed*r*si>, <-1fedr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of groups or individuals for unlawful purposes.
the	infl
	head	Confederacy
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Confederacy	0.
	syl	Con+fed+er:a+cy
	pron	<k*n1fed*r*si>, <-1fedr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Confederate States of America}.
confederate	ety	C14: from Late Latin confoeder*_atus, from confoeder*_are to unite by a league, from Latin com- together+ foedus treaty
confederate	1.
	syl	con+fed+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1fed*rit>, <-1fedrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a nation, state, or individual that is part of a confederacy.
confederate	2.
	syl	con+fed+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1fed*rit>, <-1fedrit>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who is part of a conspiracy; accomplice.
confederate	3.
	syl	con+fed+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1fed*rit>, <-1fedrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	united in a confederacy; allied.
confederate	4.
	syl	con+fed+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1fed*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into or become part of a confederacy.
Confederate	1.
	syl	Con+fed+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1fed*rit>, <-1fedrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, supporting, or relating to the Confederate States of America.
Confederate	2.
	syl	Con+fed+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1fed*rit>, <-1fedrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of the Confederate States of America.
Confederate States of America	0.
	syl	Con+fed+er+ate States of A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the 11 Southern states (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Tennessee, Loui?!siana, and Mississippi) that seceded from the Union in 1861, precipitating a civil war with the North. The Confederacy was defeated in 1865 and the South reincorporated into the U.S.
confederation	1.
	syl	con+fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of confederating or the state of being confederated.
confederation	2.
	syl	con+fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose alliance of political units. The union of the Swiss cantons is the oldest surviving confederation. Compare {federation}.
confederation	3.
	syl	con+fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Canada
	def	another name for a {federation}.
confederationism	sub
	head	confederation
	syl	con+2fed+er:1a+tion+2ism
	pos	n.
confederationist	sub
	head	confederation
	syl	con+2fed+er:1a+tion+ist
	pos	n.
confederative	sub
	head	confederation
	syl	con+1fed+er:a?!+tive
	pos	adj.
Confederathe	infl
	head	Confederation
	syl	Con+fed+er:a+the.
	pos	n.
Confederation	1.
	syl	Con+fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the original 13 states of the United States of America constituted under the Articles of Confederation and superseded by the more formal union established in 1789.
Confederation	2.
	syl	Con+fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the federation of Canada, formed by federating three British colonies in 1867.
confer	ety	C16: from Latin conferre to gather together, compare, from com- together+ ferre to bring
confers	infl
	head	confer
	syl	con+fers
	pos	vb.
conferring	infl
	head	confer
	syl	con+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
conferred	infl
	head	confer
	syl	con+ferred.
	pos	vb.
confer	1.
	syl	con+fer
	pron	<k*n1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to grant or bestow (an honour, gift, etc.).
confer	2.
	syl	con+fer
	pron	<k*n1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold or take part in a conference or consult together.
confer	3.
	syl	con+fer
	pron	<k*n1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {compare}.
conferment	sub
	head	confer
	or	conferral
	syl	con+1fer+ment
	pos	n.
conferral	sub
	head	confer
	or	conferment
	syl	con+1fer+ral
	pos	n.
conferrable	sub
	head	confer
	syl	con+1fer+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
conferrer	sub
	head	confer
	syl	con+1fer+rer
	pos	n.
conferree	alt
	head	conferee
	or	conferee
	syl	con+fer+ree
	pron	<2konfR:1rE>
	pos	n.
conferee	1.
	or	conferree
	syl	con+fer:ee
	pron	<2konfR:1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes part in a conference.
conferee	2.
	or	conferree
	syl	con+fer:ee
	pron	<2konfR:1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person on whom an honour or gift is conferred.
conference	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin conferentia, from Latin conferre to bring together; see #7confer 
conference	1.
	syl	con+fer+ence
	pron	<1konf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting for consulta?!tion, exchange of information, or discussion, esp. one with a formal agenda.
conference	2.
	syl	con+fer+ence
	pron	<1konf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal meeting of two or more states, political groups, etc., esp. to discuss differences or formulate common policy.
conference	3.
	syl	con+fer+ence
	pron	<1konf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of the clergy or of clergy and laity of any of certain Protestant Christian Churches acting as representatives of their denomination.
	exam	1	the Methodist confer?!ence.
conference	4.
	syl	con+fer+ence
	pron	<1konf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, U.S.
	def	a league of clubs or teams.
conference	5.
	syl	con+fer+ence
	pron	<1konf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an act of bestowal.
conferential	sub
	head	conference
	syl	con+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2konf*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
conferva	ety	C18: from Latin: a water plant, from conferv*_ere to grow together, heal, literally: to seethe, from ferv*_ere to boil; named with reference to its reputed healing properties
confervae	infl
	head	conferva
	or	confervas
	syl	con+fer+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
confervas	infl
	head	conferva
	or	confervae
	syl	con+fer+vas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conferva	0.
	syl	con+fer+va
	pron	<kon1fR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various threadlike green algae, esp. any of the genus typically occurring in fresh water.
conferval	sub
	head	conferva
	syl	con+1fer+val
	pos	adj.
confervoid	sub
	head	conferva
	syl	con+1fer+void
	pos	n. adj.
confess	ety	C14: from Old French confesser, from Late Latin confess*_are, from Latin confessus confessed, from confit*_er*_i to admit, from fat*_er*_i to acknowledge; related to Latin f*_ar*_i to speak
confess	1.
	syl	con+fess
	pron	<k*n1fes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; often foll. by to
	def	to make an acknowledgment or admission (of faults, misdeeds, crimes, etc.).
confess	2.
	syl	con+fess
	pron	<k*n1fes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to admit or grant to be true; concede.
confess	3.
	syl	con+fess
	pron	<k*n1fes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly R.C. Church.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to declare (one's sins) to God or to a priest as his representative, so as to obtain pardon and absolution.
confess	4.
	syl	con+fess
	pron	<k*n1fes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to acknowledge one's belief or faith in; declare allegiance to.
confessable	sub
	head	confess
	syl	con+1fess+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confessant	0.
	syl	con+fess+ant
	pron	<k*n1fesNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a person who makes a confession.
confessedly	0.
	syl	con+fess+ed+ly
	pron	<k*n1fesidli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	by admission or confession; avowedly.
confession	1.
	syl	con+fes+sion
	pron	<k*n1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of confessing.
confession	2.
	syl	con+fes+sion
	pron	<k*n1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something confessed.
confession	3.
	syl	con+fes+sion
	pron	<k*n1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an acknowledgment or declaration, esp. of one's faults, misdeeds, or crimes.
confession	4.
	syl	con+fes+sion
	pron	<k*n1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the act of a penitent accusing himself of his sins.
confession of faith	5.
	head	confession
	syl	confession of faith.
	def	a formal public avowal of religious beliefs.
confession	6.
	syl	con+fes+sion
	pron	<k*n1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious denomination or sect united by a common system of beliefs.
confessionary	sub
	head	confession
	syl	con+1fes+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
confessional	1.
	syl	con+fes+sion+al
	pron	<k*n1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or suited to a confession.
confessional	2.
	syl	con+fes+sion+al
	pron	<k*n1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a small stall, usually enclosed and divided by a screen or curtain, where a priest hears confessions.
confessional	3.
	syl	con+fes+sion+al
	pron	<k*n1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of penitential prayers.
confessor	1.
	syl	con+fes+sor
	pron	<k*n1fes*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a priest who hears confessions and sometimes acts as a spiritual counsellor.
confessor	2.
	syl	con+fes+sor
	pron	<k*n1fes*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a person who bears witness to his Christian religious faith by the holiness of his life, esp. in resisting threats or danger, but does not suffer martyrdom.
confessor	3.
	syl	con+fes+sor
	pron	<k*n1fes*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a confession.
confetti	ety	C19: from Italian, plural of confetto, originally, a bonbon; see #7comfit 
confetti	0.
	syl	con+fet+ti
	pron	<k*n1feti>
	pos	n.
	def	small pieces of coloured paper thrown on festive occasions, esp. at the bride and groom at weddings.
confidant	ety	C17: from French confident, from Italian confidente, n. use of adj.: trustworthy, from Latin conf*_idens #7confident 
confidante	alt
	head	confidant
	or	confidant
	syl	con+fi+dante
	pron	<2konfi1d@nt>, <1konfi2d@nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
confidant	0.
	or	confidante
	syl	con+fi+dant
	pron	<2konfi1d@nt>, <1konfi2d@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom private matters are confided.
confide	ety	C15: from Latin conf*_idere, from f*_idere to trust; related to Latin foedus treaty
confide	1.
	syl	con+fide
	pron	<k*n1fId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually foll. by in; when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to disclose (secret or personal matters) in confidence (to); reveal in private (to).
confide	2.
	syl	con+fide
	pron	<k*n1fId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to have complete trust.
confide	3.
	syl	con+fide
	pron	<k*n1fId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entrust into another's keeping.
confider	sub
	head	confide
	syl	con+1fid+er
	pos	n.
confidence	1.
	syl	con+fi+dence
	pron	<1konfid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of trust in a person or thing.
	exam	1	I have confidence in his abilities.
confidence	2.
	syl	con+fi+dence
	pron	<1konfid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in one's own abilities; self-assurance.
confidence	3.
	syl	con+fi+dence
	pron	<1konfid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	trust or a trustful relationship.
	exam	1	take me into your confidence.
confidence	4.
	syl	con+fi+dence
	pron	<1konfid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something confided or entrusted; secret.
in confidence	5.
	head	confidence
	syl	in confidence.
	def	as a secret.
confidence interval	0.
	syl	con+fi+dence in+ter+val
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	an interval of values bounded by {confidence limits} within which the true value of a population parameter is stated to lie with a specified probability.
trickster	alt
	head	confidence man
	or	confidence man
	syl	trick+ster
	pos	n.
confidence man	0.
	or	trickster
	syl	con+fi+dence man
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {con man}.
confidence game	alt
	head	confidence trick
	or	confidence trick
	syl	con+fi+dence game
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
confidence trick	0.
	or	confidence game
	syl	con+fi+dence trick
	pos	n.
	def	a swindle involving money, goods, etc., in which the victim's trust is won by the swindler. Informal shortened form: {con trick}.
confident	ety	C16: from Latin conf*_idens trusting, having self-confidence, from conf*_idere to have complete trust in; see #7confide 
confident	1.
	syl	con+fi+dent
	pron	<1konfid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	having or showing confidence or certainty; sure.
	exam	1	confident of success.
confident	2.
	syl	con+fi+dent
	pron	<1konfid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sure of oneself; bold.
confident	3.
	syl	con+fi+dent
	pron	<1konfid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	presumptuous; excessively bold.
confidently	sub
	head	confident
	syl	con+fi+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
confidential	1.
	syl	con+fi+den+tial
	pron	<2konfi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	spoken, written, or given in confidence; secret; private.
confidential	2.
	syl	con+fi+den+tial
	pron	<2konfi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	entrusted with another's confidence or secret affairs.
	exam	1	a confidential secretary.
confidential	3.
	syl	con+fi+den+tial
	pron	<2konfi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of or denoting intimacy.
	exam	1	a confidential approach.
confidentiality	sub
	head	confidential
	or	confidentialness
	syl	con+fi+2den+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
confidentialness	sub
	head	confidential
	or	confidentiality
	syl	con+fi+1den+tial+ness
	pos	n.
confidentially	sub
	head	confidential
	syl	con+fi+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
confiding	0.
	syl	con+fid+ing
	pron	<k*n1fIdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsuspicious; trustful.
confidingly	sub
	head	confiding
	syl	con+1fid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
confidingness	sub
	head	confiding
	syl	con+1fid+ing+ness
	pos	n.
configuration	ety	C16: from Late Latin config*_ur*_ati*_o a similar formation, from config*_ur*_are to model on something, from fig*_ur*_are to shape, fashion
configuration	1.
	syl	con+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<k*n2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the parts of something.
configuration	2.
	syl	con+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<k*n2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the external form or outline achieved by such an arrangement.
configuration	3.a.
	syl	con+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<k*n2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {conformation}. the shape of a molecule as determined by the arrangement of its atoms.
configuration	3.b.
	syl	con+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<k*n2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure of an atom or molecule as determined by the arrangement of its electrons and nucleons.
configuration	4.
	syl	con+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<k*n2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the unit or pattern in perception studied by Gestalt psychologists.
configurational	sub
	head	configuration
	or	configurative
	syl	con+2fig:u+1ra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
configurative	sub
	head	configuration
	or	configurational
	syl	con+1fig:u+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
configurationally	sub
	head	configuration
	syl	con+2fig:u+1ra+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
configurationism	0.
	syl	con+fig:u+ra+tion+ism
	pron	<k*n2figju1rAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Gestalt psychology}.
configurationist	sub
	head	configurationism
	syl	con+2fig:u+1ra+tion+ist
	pos	n.
confine	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin conf*_in*_are from Latin conf*_inis adjacent, from f*_inis end, boundary
confine	1.
	syl	con+fine
	pron	<k*n1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep or close within bounds; limit; restrict.
confine	2.
	syl	con+fine
	pron	<k*n1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep shut in; restrict the free movement of.
	exam	1	arthritis confined him to bed.
confine	3.
	syl	con+fine
	pron	<1konfIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a limit; boundary.
confinable	sub
	head	confine
	or	confineable
	syl	con+1fin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confineable	sub
	head	confine
	or	confinable
	syl	con+1fine+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confineless	sub
	head	confine
	syl	con+fine+less
	pos	adj.
confiner	sub
	head	confine
	syl	con+1fin+er
	pos	n.
confined	1.
	syl	con+fined
	pron	<k*n1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	enclosed or restricted; limited.
confined	2.
	syl	con+fined
	pron	<k*n1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	in childbed; undergoing childbirth.
confinedly	sub
	head	confined
	syl	con+fin+ed+ly
	pron	<k*n?!1fInidli>
	pos	adv.
confinedness	sub
	head	confined
	syl	con+1fin+ed+ness
	pos	n.
confinement	1.
	syl	con+fine+ment
	pron	<k*n1fInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of confining or the state of being confined.
confinement	2.
	syl	con+fine+ment
	pron	<k*n1fInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period from the onset of labour to the birth of a child.
confinement	3.
	syl	con+fine+ment
	pron	<k*n1fInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for { {containment} (sense 3)}.
confirm	ety	C13: from Old French confermer, from Latin confirm*_are, from firmus #7firm %1
confirm	1.
	syl	con+firm
	pron	<k*n1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to prove to be true or valid; corroborate; verify.
confirm	2.
	syl	con+firm
	pron	<k*n1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to assert for a second or further time, so as to make more definite.
	exam	1	he confirmed that he would appear in court.
confirm	3.
	syl	con+firm
	pron	<k*n1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strengthen or make more firm.
	exam	1	his story confirmed my doubts.
confirm	4.
	syl	con+firm
	pron	<k*n1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make valid by a formal act or agreement; ratify.
confirm	5.
	syl	con+firm
	pron	<k*n1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer the rite of confirmation to.
confirmable	sub
	head	confirm
	syl	con+1firm+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confirmatory	sub
	head	confirm
	or	confirmative
	syl	con+1firm:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
confirmative	sub
	head	confirm
	or	confirmatory
	syl	con+1firm:a+tive
	pos	adj.
confirmer	sub
	head	confirm
	syl	con+1firm+er
	pos	n.
confirmand	0.
	syl	con+firm+and
	pron	<1konf*2m@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a candidate for confirmation.
confirmation	1.
	syl	con+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2konf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of confirming.
confirmation	2.
	syl	con+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2konf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that confirms; verification.
confirmation	3.
	syl	con+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2konf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rite in several Christian churches that confirms a baptized person in his faith and admits him to full participation in the church.
confirmed	1.
	syl	con+firmed
	pron	<k*n1fR:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	long-established in a habit, way of life, etc.
confirmed	2.
	syl	con+firmed
	pron	<k*n1fR:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	having received the rite of confirmation.
confirmed	3.
	syl	con+firmed
	pron	<k*n1fR:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	another word for {chronic}.
confirmedly	sub
	head	confirmed
	syl	con+firm+ed+ly
	pron	<k*n1fR:midli>
	pos	adv.
confirmedness	sub
	head	confirmed
	syl	con+firm+ed+ness
	pron	<k*n?!1fR:midnis>, <-1fR:md->
	pos	n.
confiscable	0.
	syl	con+fis+ca:ble
	pron	<k*n1fisk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject or liable to confisca?!tion or seizure.
confiscate	ety	C16: from Latin confisc*_are to seize for the public treasury, from fiscus basket, treasury
confiscate	1.
	syl	con+fis+cate
	pron	<1konfi2skAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize (property), esp. for public use and esp. by way of a penalty.
confiscate	2.
	syl	con+fis+cate
	pron	<1konfi2skAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	seized or confiscated; forfeit.
confiscate	3.
	syl	con+fis+cate
	pron	<1konfi2skAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	having lost or been deprived of property through confiscation.
confiscation	sub
	head	confiscate
	syl	con+fis+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
confiscator	sub
	head	confiscate
	syl	con+fis+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
Confiteor	ety	C13: from Latin: I confess; from the beginning of the Latin prayer of confession
Confiteor	0.
	syl	Con+fit+e:or
	pron	<k*n1fiti2c:>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a prayer consisting of a general confession of sinfulness and an entreaty for forgiveness.
confiture	ety	C19: from French, from Old French confire to prepare, from Latin conficere to produce; see #7confect 
confiture	0.
	syl	con+fi+ture
	pron	<1konfi2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a confection, preserve of fruit, etc.
conflagrant	0.
	syl	con+fla+grant
	pron	<k*n1flAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	burning fiercely.
conflagration	ety	C16: from Latin conflagr*_ati*_o, from conflagr*_are to be burnt up, from com- (intensive)+ flagr*_are to burn; related to Latin fulgur lightning
conflagration	0.
	syl	con+fla+gra+tion
	pron	<2konfl*1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large destructive fire.
conflagrative	sub
	head	conflagration
	syl	con+fla+2gra+tive
	pos	adj.
conflate	ety	C16: from Latin confl*_are to blow together, from fl*_are to blow &- con+#!fla+tion n.
conflate	0.
	syl	con+flate
	pron	<k*n1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to combine or blend (two things, esp. two versions of a text) so as to form a whole.
conflict	ety	C15: from Latin conflictus, from confl*_igere to combat, from fl*_igere to strike
conflict	1.
	syl	con+flict
	pron	<1konflikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a struggle or clash between opposing forces; battle.
conflict	2.
	syl	con+flict
	pron	<1konflikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of opposition between ideas, interests, etc.; disagreement or controversy.
conflict	3.
	syl	con+flict
	pron	<1konflikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a clash, as between two appointments made for the same time.
conflict	4.
	syl	con+flict
	pron	<1konflikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	opposition between two simultaneous but incompatible wishes or im?!pulses, sometimes leading to a state of emotional tension and thought to be responsible for neuroses.
conflict	5.
	syl	con+flict
	pron	<k*n1flikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into opposition; clash.
conflict	6.
	syl	con+flict
	pron	<k*n1flikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fight.
conflictingly	sub
	head	conflict
	syl	con+1flict+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
confliction	sub
	head	conflict
	syl	con+1flic+tion
	pos	n.
conflictive	sub
	head	conflict
	or	conflictory
	syl	con+1flic+tive
	pos	adj.
conflictory	sub
	head	conflict
	or	conflictive
	syl	con+1flic+to:ry
	pos	adj.
conflux	alt
	head	confluence
	or	confluence
	syl	con+flux
	pron	<1konfl^ks>
	pos	n.
confluence	1.
	or	conflux
	syl	con+flu+ence
	pron	<1konflu*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a merging or flowing together, esp. of rivers.
confluence	2.
	or	conflux
	syl	con+flu+ence
	pron	<1konflu*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathering together, esp. of people.
confluent	ety	C17: from Latin conflu*_ens, from confluere to flow together, from fluere to flow
confluent	1.
	syl	con+flu+ent
	pron	<1konflu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing together or merging.
confluent	2.
	syl	con+flu+ent
	pron	<1konflu*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream that flows into another, usually of approximately equal size.
confocal	0.
	syl	con+fo+cal
	pron	<kon1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a common focus or common foci.
	exam	1	confocal ellipses.
conform	ety	C14: from Old French conformer, from Latin confirm*_are to establish, strengthen, from firm*_are to make firm, from firmus #7firm %1
conform	1.
	syl	con+form
	pron	<k*n1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to comply in actions, behaviour, etc., with accepted standards or norms.
conform	2.
	syl	con+form
	pron	<k*n1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to be in accordance; fit in.
	exam	1	he conforms with my idea of a teacher.
conform	3.
	syl	con+form
	pron	<k*n1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become similar in character or form.
conform	4.
	syl	con+form
	pron	<k*n1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to comply with the practices of an established church, esp. the Church of England.
conform	5.
	syl	con+form
	pron	<k*n1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (oneself, ideas, etc.) into harmony or agreement.
conformer	sub
	head	conform
	syl	con+1form+er
	pos	n.
conformingly	sub
	head	conform
	syl	con+1form+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
conformable	1.
	syl	con+form+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	corresponding in character; similar.
conformable	2.
	syl	con+form+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	obedient; submissive.
conformable	3.
	syl	con+form+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	in agreement or harmony (with); consistent (with).
conformable	4.
	syl	con+form+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rock strata
	def	lying in a parallel arrangement so that their original relative positions have remained undisturbed.
conformable	5.
	syl	con+form+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of two matrices
	def	related so that the number of columns in one is equal to the number of rows in the other.
conformability	sub
	head	conformable
	or	conformableness
	syl	con+2form+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
conformableness	sub
	head	conformable
	or	conformability
	syl	con+1form+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
conformably	sub
	head	conformable
	syl	con+1form+a:bly
	pos	adv.
conformal	ety	C17: from Late Latin conform*_alis having the same shape, from Latin com- same+ forma shape
conformal	1.a.
	syl	con+for+mal
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a transformation
	def	preserving the angles of the depicted surface.
conformal	1.b.
	syl	con+for+mal
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a parameter
	def	relating to such a transformation.
conformal	2.
	syl	con+for+mal
	pron	<k*n1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {orthomorphic}. (of a map projection) maintaining true shape over a small area and scale in every direction.
conformation	1.
	syl	con+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2konfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the general shape or outline of an object; configuration.
conformation	2.
	syl	con+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2konfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the parts of an object.
conformation	3.
	syl	con+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2konfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of conforming.
conformation	4.a.
	syl	con+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2konfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {configuration} (sense 3a.)}.
conformation	4.b.
	syl	con+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2konfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the configurations of a molecule that can easily change its shape and can consequently exist in equilibrium with molecules of different configuration.
conformist	1.
	syl	con+form+ist
	pron	<k*n1fc:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who conforms to standards of behaviour, dress, etc., esp. to an excessive degree.
conformist	2.
	syl	con+form+ist
	pron	<k*n1fc:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who complies with the practices of an established church, esp. the Church of England.
conformist	3.
	syl	con+form+ist
	pron	<k*n1fc:mist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a conforming nature or character.
conformance	alt
	head	conformity
	or	conformity
	syl	con+form+ance
	pos	n.
conformities	infl
	head	conformity
	or	conformances
	syl	con+form+i:ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conformances	infl
	head	conformity
	or	conformities
	syl	con+form+anc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conformity	1.
	or	conformance
	syl	con+form+i:ty
	pron	<k*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	compliance in actions, behaviour, etc., with certain accepted standards or norms.
conformity	2.
	or	conformance
	syl	con+form+i:ty
	pron	<k*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	correspondence or likeness in form or appearance; congruity; agreement.
conformity	3.
	or	conformance
	syl	con+form+i:ty
	pron	<k*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	compliance with the practices of an established church.
confound	ety	C13: from Old French confondre, from Latin confundere to mingle, pour together, from fundere to pour
confound	1.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to astound or perplex; bewilder.
confound	2.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix up; confuse.
confound	3.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat mistakenly as similar to or identical with (one or more other things).
confound	4.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<kon1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to curse or damn (usually as an expletive in the phrase {confound it&!) }.
confound	5.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contradict or refute (an argument, etc.).
confound	6.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rout or defeat (an enemy).
confound	7.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to put to shame; abash.
confound	8.
	syl	con+found
	pron	<k*n1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to waste.
confoundable	sub
	head	confound
	syl	con+1found+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confounder	sub
	head	confound
	syl	con+1found+er
	pos	n.
confounded	1.
	syl	con+found+ed
	pron	<k*n1faundid>
	pos	adj.
	def	bewildered; confused.
confounded	2.
	syl	con+found+ed
	pron	<k*n1faundid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	execrable; damned.
confoundedly	sub
	head	confounded
	syl	con+1found+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
confoundedness	sub
	head	confounded
	syl	con+1found+ed+ness
	pos	n.
confraternity	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin confr*_aternit*_as; see #7confr*`ere, fraternity 
confraternities	infl
	head	confraternity
	syl	con+fra+ter+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
confraternity	0.
	syl	con+fra+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<2konfr*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of men united for some particular purpose, esp. Christian laymen organized for religious or charitable service; brotherhood.
confraternal	sub
	head	confraternity
	syl	con+fra+1ter+nal
	pos	adj.
confrere	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medieval Latin confr*_ater fellow member, from Latin fr*_ater brother
confrere	0.
	syl	con+fr*`ere
	pron	<1konfre*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow member of a profession, etc.
confront	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin confront*_ar*_i to stand face to face with, from frons forehead
confront	1.
	syl	con+front
	pron	<k*n1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to present or face (with something), esp. in order to accuse or criticize.
confront	2.
	syl	con+front
	pron	<k*n1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to face boldly; oppose in hostility.
confront	3.
	syl	con+front
	pron	<k*n1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be face to face with; be in front of.
confront	4.
	syl	con+front
	pron	<k*n1fr^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring together for comparison.
confrontation	sub
	head	confront
	or	confrontment
	syl	con+fron+ta+tion
	pron	<2konfr^n?!1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
confrontment	sub
	head	confront
	or	confrontation
	syl	con+1front+ment
	pos	n.
confronter	sub
	head	confront
	syl	con+1front+er
	pos	n.
Confucian	1.
	syl	Con+fu+cian
	pron	<k*n1fju:S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the doctrines of Confucius.
Confucian	2.
	syl	Con+fu+cian
	pron	<k*n1fju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Confucius.
Confucianism	0.
	syl	Con+fu+cian+ism
	pron	<k*n1fju:S*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ethical system of Confucius, emphasizing devotion to family (including ancestral spirits), peace, justice, and treating others as one would want to be treated.
Confucianist	sub
	head	Confucianism
	syl	Con+1fu+cian+ist
	pos	n.
Confucius	0.
	syl	Con:fu:cius
	pron	<k*n1fju:S*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Chinese name 551-479 #7b.c., Chinese philosopher and teacher of ethics (see {Confucianism) }. His doctrines were compiled after his death under the title
con fuoco	ety	Italian: with fire
con fuoco	0.
	syl	con fu:o+co
	pron	<kon> <fu:1*uk*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in a fiery manner.
confuse	ety	C18: back formation from confused, from Latin conf*_usus mingled together, from con?!fundere to pour together; see #7confound 
confuse	1.
	syl	con+fuse
	pron	<k*n1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bewilder; perplex.
confuse	2.
	syl	con+fuse
	pron	<k*n1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix up (things, ideas, etc.); jumble.
confuse	3.
	syl	con+fuse
	pron	<k*n1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unclear.
	exam	1	he confused his talk with irrelevant details.
confuse	4.
	syl	con+fuse
	pron	<k*n1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to recognize the difference between; mistake (one thing) for another.
confuse	5.
	syl	con+fuse
	pron	<k*n1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disconcert; embarrass.
confuse	6.
	syl	con+fuse
	pron	<k*n1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become disordered.
	exam	1	the enemy ranks were confused by gas.
confusable	sub
	head	confuse
	syl	con+1fus+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confusability	sub
	head	confuse
	syl	con+2fus+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
confusably	sub
	head	confuse
	syl	con+1fus+a:bly
	pos	adv.
confusedly	sub
	head	confuse
	syl	con+fus+ed+ly
	pron	<k*n1fju:zidli>, <-1fju:zd->
	pos	adv.
confusedness	sub
	head	confuse
	syl	con+1fus+ed+ness
	pos	n.
confusingly	sub
	head	confuse
	syl	con+1fus+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
confusion	1.
	syl	con+fu+sion
	pron	<k*n1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of confusing or the state of being confused.
confusion	2.
	syl	con+fu+sion
	pron	<k*n1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	disorder; jumble.
confusion	3.
	syl	con+fu+sion
	pron	<k*n1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	bewilderment; perplexity.
confusion	4.
	syl	con+fu+sion
	pron	<k*n1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of clarity; indistinctness.
confusion	5.
	syl	con+fu+sion
	pron	<k*n1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	embarrassment; abashment.
confusional	sub
	head	confusion
	syl	con+1fu+sion+al
	pos	adj.
confute	ety	C16: from Latin conf*_ut*_are to check, silence
confute	1.
	syl	con+fute
	pron	<k*n1fju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove (a person or thing) wrong, invalid, or mistaken; disprove.
confute	2.
	syl	con+fute
	pron	<k*n1fju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to put an end to.
confutable	sub
	head	confute
	syl	con+1fut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
confuter	sub
	head	confute
	syl	con+1fut+er
	pos	n.
cong	ety	Latin: gallon
cong	1.
	syl	cong.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Pharmacol.
	def	congius.
cong	2.
	syl	cong.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	congregation.
Cong	0.
	syl	Cong.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Congregational.
conga	ety	C20: from American Spanish, feminine of congo belonging to the C#7ongo 
conga	1.
	syl	con+ga
	pron	<1koGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Latin American dance of three steps and a kick to each bar, usually performed by a number of people in single file.
conga	2.
	syl	con+ga
	pron	<1koGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {conga drum}. a large tubular bass drum, used chiefly in Afro-American jazz and usually played with the hands.
congas	infl
	head	conga
	syl	con+gas
	pos	vb.
congaing	infl
	head	conga
	syl	con+ga+ing
	pos	vb.
congaed	infl
	head	conga
	syl	con+gaed.
	pos	vb.
conga	3.
	syl	con+ga
	pron	<1koGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform this dance.
cong'e	ety	C16: from Old French congi*'e, from Latin comme*_atus leave of absence, from me*_atus movement, from me*_are to go, pass
D	infl
	head	cong'e
	syl	$D
	pos	n.
cong'e	0.
	syl	con+g*'e
	pron	<1konZA>
	pos	n.
	def	permission to depart or dismissal, esp. when formal.
cong'e	1.
	syl	con+g*'e
	pron	<1konZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a farewell.
cong'e	2.
	syl	con+g*'e
	pron	<1konZA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a concave moulding. See also {cavetto}.
congeal	ety	C14: from Old French congeler, from Latin congel*_are, from com- to?!gether+ gel*_are to freeze
congeal	1.
	syl	con+geal
	pron	<k*n1JEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change from a soft or fluid state to a firm or solid state.
congeal	2.
	syl	con+geal
	pron	<k*n1JEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form into a coagulated mass; curdle; jell.
congeal	3.
	syl	con+geal
	pron	<k*n1JEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of ideas, etc.
	def	to take shape or become fixed in form.
congealable	sub
	head	congeal
	syl	con+1geal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
congealer	sub
	head	congeal
	syl	con+1geal+er
	pos	n.
congealment	sub
	head	congeal
	syl	con+1geal+ment
	pos	n.
congelation	1.
	syl	con+ge+la+tion
	pron	<2konJi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of congeal?!ing.
congelation	2.
	syl	con+ge+la+tion
	pron	<2konJi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something formed by this process.
congener	ety	C18: from Latin, from com- same+ genus kind
congener	0.
	syl	con+ge+ner
	pron	<k*n1JEn*>, <1konJin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a class, group, or other category, esp. any animal of a specified genus.
congenerous	alt
	head	congeneric
	or	congeneric
	syl	con+gen+er+ous
	pron	<kon?!1Jen?!*r*s>
	pos	adj.
congeneric	0.
	or	congenerous
	syl	con+ge+ner+ic
	pron	<2konJi1nerik>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to the same group, esp. (of animals or plants) belonging to the same genus.
congenial	ety	C17: from #7con - (same)+#7genial 
congenial	1.
	syl	con+gen+ial
	pron	<k*n1JEnj*l>, <-ni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	friendly, pleasant, or agreeable.
	exam	1	a congenial atmosphere to work in.
congenial	2.
	syl	con+gen+ial
	pron	<k*n1JEnj*l>, <-ni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a similar disposition, tastes, etc.; compatible; sympathetic.
congeniality	sub
	head	congenial
	or	congenialness
	syl	con+ge+ni+al+i:ty
	pron	<k*n2JEni?!1@liti>
	pos	n.
congenialness	sub
	head	congenial
	or	congeniality
	syl	con+1gen+ial+ness
	pos	n.
congenially	sub
	head	congenial
	syl	con+1gen+ial+ly
	pos	adv.
congenital	ety	C18: from Latin congenitus born together with, from genitus born, from gignere to bear, beget
congenital	1.
	syl	con+gen:i+tal
	pron	<k*n1JenitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to any nonhereditary condition, esp. an abnormal condition, existing at birth.
	exam	1	congenital blindness.
congenital	2.
	syl	con+gen:i+tal
	pron	<k*n1JenitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	complete, as if from birth.
	exam	1	a congenital idiot.
congenitally	sub
	head	congenital
	syl	con+1gen:i+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
congenitalness	sub
	head	congenital
	syl	con+1gen:i+tal+ness
	pos	n.
conger	ety	C14: from Old French congre, from Latin conger, from Greek gongros sea eel
conger	0.
	syl	con+ger
	pron	<1koGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large marine eel of the family esp. occurring in temperate and tropical coastal waters.
congeries	ety	C17: from Latin, from congerere to pile up, from gerere to carry
congeries	0.
	syl	con+ge+ries
	pron	<kon1Ji*rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. or; pl.
	def	a collection of objects or ideas; mass; heap.
congest	ety	C16: from Latin congestus pressed together, from congerere to assemble; see #7congeries 
congest	1.
	syl	con+gest
	pron	<k*n1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crowd or become crowded to excess; overfill.
congest	2.
	syl	con+gest
	pron	<k*n1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to overload or clog (an organ or part) with blood or (of an organ or part) to become overloaded or clogged with blood.
congest	3.
	syl	con+gest
	pron	<k*n1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to block (the nose) with mucus.
congestible	sub
	head	congest
	syl	con+1gest+i:ble
	pos	adj.
congestion	sub
	head	congest
	syl	con+1ges+tion
	pos	n.
congestive	sub
	head	congest
	syl	con+1ges+tive
	pos	adj.
congius	ety	C14: from Latin, probably from Greek konkhos liquid measure, #7conch 
congii	infl
	head	congius
	syl	con+gi:i
	pron	<-Ji2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
congius	1.
	syl	con+gi+us
	pron	<1konJi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a unit of liquid measure equal to 1 Imperial gallon.
congius	2.
	syl	con+gi+us
	pron	<1konJi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman unit of liquid measure equal to about 0.7 Imperial gallon or 0.84 U.S. gallon.
conglobate	ety	C17: from Latin conglob*_are to gather into a ball, from glob*_are to make round, from globus a sphere
conglobate	1.
	syl	con+glo+bate
	pron	<1koGgl*u2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into a globe or ball.
conglobate	2.
	syl	con+glo+bate
	pron	<1koGgl*u2bAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {globular}.
conglobation	sub
	head	conglobate
	syl	con+glo+1ba+tion
	pos	n.
conglomerate	ety	C16: from Latin conglomer*_are to roll up, from glomer*_are to wind into a ball, from glomus ball of thread
conglomerate	1.
	syl	con+glom+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1glom*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing composed of heterogeneous elements; mass.
conglomerate	2.
	syl	con+glom+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1glom*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	any coarse-grained sedimentary rock consisting of rounded fragments of rock embedded in a finer matrix. Compare { {agglomerate} (sense 3)}.
conglomerate	3.
	syl	con+glom+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1glom*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a large corporation consisting of a group of companies dealing in widely diversified goods, services, etc.
conglomerate	4.
	syl	con+glom+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1glom*?!2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into a cluster or mass.
conglomerate	5.
	syl	con+glom+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1glom*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of heterogeneous elements; massed.
conglomerate	6.
	syl	con+glom+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1glom*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sedimentary rocks
	def	consisting of rounded fragments within a finer matrix.
conglomeration	1.
	syl	con+glom+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2glom*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a conglomerate mass.
conglomeration	2.
	syl	con+glom+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2glom*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of miscellaneous things.
conglomeration	3.
	syl	con+glom+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2glom*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of con?!glomerating or the state of being conglomerated.
conglutinant	0.
	syl	con+glu+ti+nant
	pron	<k*n1glu:tin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the edges of a wound or fracture
	def	promoting union; adhesive.
conglutinate	ety	C16: from Latin congl*_utin*_are to glue together, from gl*_utin*_are to glue, from gl*_uten #7glue 
conglutinate	1.
	syl	con+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<k*n1glu:ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (the edges of a wound or fracture) to join during the process of healing or (of the edges of a wound or fracture) to join during this process.
conglutinate	2.
	syl	con+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<k*n1glu:ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stick or become stuck together.
conglutination	sub
	head	conglutinate
	syl	con+2glu+ti+1na+tion
	pos	n.
conglutinative	sub
	head	conglutinate
	syl	con+1glu+ti+na?!+tive
	pos	adj.
Republic of the	1.
	head	Congo
	syl	Re+pub+lic of the.
	def	a republic in W Central Africa: formerly the French colony of Middle Congo, part of French Equatorial Africa, it became independent in 1960; consists mostly of equatorial forest, with savanna and extensive swamps; drained chiefly by the Rivers Congo and Ubangi. Official language: French. Religion: animist and Christian. Currency: franc. Capital: Brazzaville. Pop.: 1300106 (1974). Area: 349000 sq. km (134749 sq. miles). Former names: {Middle Congo} (until 1958), {Congo-Brazzaville}.
Democratic Republic of the	2.
	head	Congo
	syl	Dem:o+crat+ic Re+pub+lic of the.
	def	a former name (1960-71) of {Za*"ire}.
Congo	3.
	syl	Con+go
	pron	<1koGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the second longest river in Africa, rising as the Lualaba on the Katanga plateau in Za*"ire and flowing in a wide northerly curve to the Atlantic: forms the border between the Congo Republic and Za*"ire. Length: about 4800 km (3000 miles). Area of basin: about 3000000 sq. km (1425000 sq. miles). Za*"irese name (since 1971): {Za*"ire}.
Congo	4.
	syl	Con+go
	pron	<1koGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kongo} (the people and language).
Congolese	sub
	head	Congo
	syl	Con+go+lese
	pron	<2koGg*?!1lEz>
	pos	adj. n.
snake	alt
	head	congo eel
	or	congo eel
	syl	snake
	pos	n.
congo eel	0.
	or	snake
	syl	con+go eel
	pos	n.
	def	an aquatic salamander, having an eel-like body with gill slits and rudimentary limbs and inhabiting still muddy waters in the southern U.S.: family
Congo Free State	0.
	syl	Con+go Free State
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1885-1908) of {Za*"ire}.
Congo red	0.
	syl	Con+go red
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-red soluble powder, used as a dye, a diagnostic indicator, a biological stain, and a chemical indicator. Formula: C\3\2H\2\2N\6O\6S\2Na\2.
congou	ety	C18: from Chinese (Amoy) kong hu t*_e tea prepared with care
congo	alt
	head	congou
	or	congou
	syl	con+go
	pron	<1koGg*u>
	pos	n.
congou	0.
	or	congo
	syl	con+gou
	pron	<1koGgu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of black tea from China.
congratters	alt
	head	congrats
	or	congrats
	syl	con+grat+ters
	pron	<k*n1gr@t*z>
	pos	n. interj.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
congrats	0.
	or	congratters
	syl	con+grats
	pron	<k*n1gr@ts>
	pos	n. interj.
	mod	pl.
	def	informal shortened forms of {con?!gratulations}.
congratulate	ety	C16: from Latin congr*_atul*_ar*_i, from gr*_atul*_ar*_i to rejoice, from gr*_atus pleasing
congratulate	1.
	syl	con+grat:u+late
	pron	<k*n1gr@tju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to communicate pleasure, approval, or praise to (a person or persons); compliment.
congratulate	2.
	syl	con+grat:u+late
	pron	<k*n1gr@tju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to consider (oneself) clever or fortunate (as a result of).
	exam	1	she congratulated herself on her tact.
congratulate	3.
	syl	con+grat:u+late
	pron	<k*n1gr@tju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to greet; salute.
congratulation	sub
	head	congratulate
	syl	con+2grat:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
congratulator	sub
	head	congratulate
	syl	con+1grat:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
congratulatory	sub
	head	congratulate
	or	congratulative
	syl	con+1grat:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
congratulative	sub
	head	congratulate
	or	congratulatory
	syl	con+1grat:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
congratulations	0.
	syl	con+grat:u+la+tions
	pron	<k*n2gr@tju1lAS*nz>
	pos	n. interj.
	mod	pl.
	def	expressions of pleasure or joy; felicitations.
congregant	0.
	syl	con+gre+gant
	pron	<1koGgrig*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a congregation, esp. a Jewish congregation.
congregate	ety	C15: from Latin congreg*_are to collect into a flock, from grex flock
congregate	1.
	syl	con+gre+gate
	pron	<1koGgri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collect together in a body or crowd; assemble.
congregate	2.
	syl	con+gre+gate
	pron	<1koGgrigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	collected together; assembled.
congregate	3.
	syl	con+gre+gate
	pron	<1koGgrigit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to collecting; collective.
congregative	sub
	head	congregate
	syl	con+gre+2ga+tive
	pos	adj.
congregativeness	sub
	head	congregate
	syl	con+gre+2ga+tive+ness
	pos	n.
congregator	sub
	head	congregate
	syl	con+gre+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
congregation	1.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons gathered for worship, prayer, etc., esp. in a church or chapel.
congregation	2.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of congregating or collecting together.
congregation	3.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people, objects, etc., collected together; assemblage.
congregation	4.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of persons habitually attending a given church, chapel, etc.
congregation	5.a.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a society of persons who follow a common rule of life but who are bound only by simple vows.
congregation	5.b.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative subdivision of the papal curia.
congregation	5.c.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative committee of bishops for arranging the business of a general council.
congregation	6.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an assembly of senior members of a university.
congregational	1.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion+al
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a congregation.
congregational	2.
	syl	con+gre+ga+tion+al
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting the Congregational Church, its members, or its beliefs.
congregationally	sub
	head	congregational
	syl	con+gre+1ga+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Congregational Church	0.
	syl	Con+gre+ga+tion+al Church
	pos	n.
	def	any member church of an association of evangelical Protestant Christian churches that are governed according to the principles of Congregationalism. In 1972 the Congregational Church in England and Wales became part of the United Reformed Church.
Congregationalism	0.
	syl	Con+gre+ga+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2koGgri1gAS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of Christian doctrines and ecclesiastical government in which each congregation is self-governing and maintains bonds of faith with other similar local congregations.
Congregationalist	sub
	head	Congregationalism
	syl	Con+gre+1ga+tion+al+ist
	pos	adj. n.
congress	ety	C16: from Latin congressus from congred*_i to meet with, from com- together+ grad*_i to walk, step
congress	1.
	syl	con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting or conference, esp. of representatives of a number of sovereign states.
congress	2.
	syl	con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	a national legislative assembly.
congress	3.
	syl	con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	a society or association.
congress	4.
	syl	con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual intercourse.
Congress	1.
	syl	Con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	the bicameral federal legislature of the U.S., consisting of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Congress	2.
	syl	Con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	this body during any two-year term.
Congress	3.
	syl	Con+gress
	pron	<1koGgres>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Congress Party}. (in India) a major political party, which controlled the Union government from 1947 to 1977. Official name: {Indian National Congress}. &- {Con+#!gres+sion+al}
congressional	0.
	syl	con+gres+sion+al
	pron	<k*n1greS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a congress.
congressionalist	sub
	head	congressional
	syl	con+1gres+sion+al+ist
	pos	n.
congressionally	sub
	head	congressional
	syl	con+1gres+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Congressional district	0.
	syl	Con+gres+sion+al dis+trict
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an electoral division of a state, entitled to send one member to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressional Medal of Honor	0.
	syl	Con+gres+sion+al Med+al of Hon+or
	pos	n.
	def	the highest U.S. military decoration, awarded for conspicuous bravery in action.
Congressional Record	0.
	syl	Con+gres+sion+al Rec+ord
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the government journal that publishes all proceedings of Congress.
Congresswoman	alt
	head	Congressman
	or	Congressman
	syl	Con:gress+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Congressmen	infl
	head	Congressman
	or	Congresswomen
	syl	Con:gress+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Congresswomen	infl
	head	Congressman
	or	Congressmen
	syl	Con:gress+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Congressman	0.
	or	Congresswoman
	syl	Con:gress+man
	pron	<1koGgresm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a member of Congress, esp. of the House of Representatives.
Congress of Industrial Organizations	0.
	syl	Con+gress of In+dus+tri:al Or+gan:i+za+tions
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a federation of industrial unions formed in 1935. It united with the AFL in 1955 to form the AFL-CIO. Abbrev.: {CIO}.
Congress of Vienna	0.
	syl	Con+gress of Vi+en+na
	pos	n.
	def	the European conference held at Vienna from 1814-15 to settle the territorial problems left by the Napoleonic Wars.
William	infl
	head	Congreve
	syl	Wil:liam
	pos	n.
Congreve	0.
	syl	Con:greve
	pron	<1koGgrEv>
	pos	n.
	def	1670-1729, English dramatist, a major exponent of Restoration comedy; author of (1695) and (1700).
congruency	alt
	head	congruence
	or	congruence
	syl	con+gru+en+cy
	pos	n.
congruence	1.
	or	congruency
	syl	con+gru+ence
	pron	<1koGgru*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of corresponding, agreeing, or being congruent.
congruence	2.
	or	congruency
	syl	con+gru+ence
	pron	<1koGgru*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between two integers, and such that their difference, with respect to another integer called the modulus, is a multiple of the modulus. Usually written $=#800139 (mod , as in $=#800140
congruent	ety	C15: from Latin congruere to meet together, agree
congruent	1.
	syl	con+gru+ent
	pron	<1koGgru*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	agreeing; corresponding; congruous.
congruent	2.
	syl	con+gru+ent
	pron	<1koGgru*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having identical shapes so that all parts cor?!respond.
	exam	1	congruent triangles.
congruent	3.
	syl	con+gru+ent
	pron	<1koGgru*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerning two integers related by a congruence.
congruently	sub
	head	congruent
	syl	con+gru+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
congruous	ety	C16: from Latin congruus suitable, harmonious; see #7congruent  &- con+gru+i@.ty (k$$n#!gru$:$It$I) or #!con+gru+ous+ness n. &- #!con+gru+ous+ly adv.
congruous	1.
	syl	con+gru+ous
	pron	<1koGgru*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	corresponding or agreeing.
congruous	2.
	syl	con+gru+ous
	pron	<1koGgru*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable; appropriate.
conic	1.a.
	syl	con+ic
	pron	<1konik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having the shape of a cone.
conic	1.b.
	syl	con+ic
	pron	<1konik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to a cone.
conic	2.
	syl	con+ic
	pron	<1konik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	another name for {conic section}.
conically	sub
	head	conic
	syl	con:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
conical projection	alt
	head	conic projection
	or	conic projection
	syl	con:i+cal pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
conic projection	0.
	or	conical projection
	syl	con+ic pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a map projection on which the earth is shown as projected onto a cone with its apex over one of the poles and with parallels of latitude radiating from this apex.
conics	0.
	syl	con+ics
	pron	<1koniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of geometry concerned with the parabola, ellipse, and hyperbola.
conic section	0.
	syl	con+ic sec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of curves formed by the intersection of a plane and a right circular cone. It is either a circle, ellipse, parabola, or hyperbola, depending on the eccentricity, , which is constant for a particular curve.
	exam	1	e
conidiophore	ety	C19: from #7conidium+ -#7phore 
conidiophore	0.
	syl	co+nid:i:o+phore
	pron	<k*u1nidi*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple or branched hypha that bears spores (conidia) in such fungi as
conidiophorous	sub
	head	conidiophore
	syl	co+nid:i+oph:o+rous
	pron	<k*u2nidi?!1of*r*s>, <k*->
	pos	adj.
conidium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek konis dust+-#7idium 
conidia	infl
	head	conidium
	syl	co+nid:i:a
	pron	<-1nidi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conidium	0.
	syl	co+nid+i:um
	pron	<k*u1nidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an asexual spore formed at the tip of a specialized hypha (conidiophore) in fungi such as
conidial	sub
	head	conidium
	or	conidian
	syl	co+1nid+i:al
	pos	adj.
conidian	sub
	head	conidium
	or	conidial
	syl	co+1nid+i:an
	pos	adj.
conifer	ety	C19: from Latin, from c*_onus #7cone+ ferre to bear
conifer	0.
	syl	co+ni+fer
	pron	<1k*unif*>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	def	any gymnosperm tree or shrub of the group typically bearing cones and evergreen leaves. The group includes the pines, spruces, firs, larches, yews, junipers, cedars, cypresses, and sequoias.
coniferous	0.
	syl	co+nif+er+ous
	pron	<k*1nif*r*s>, <ko->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the plant group See {conifer}.
coniine	ety	C19: from #7conium+ -#7ine %2
conin	infl
	head	coniine
	or	conine
	syl	co+nin
	pron	<1k*unin>
	pos	n.
conine	infl
	head	coniine
	or	conin
	syl	co+nine
	pron	<1k*unEn>, <-nin>
	pos	n.
coniine	0.
	syl	co+ni+ine
	pron	<1k*uni2En>, <-niin>, <-nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous soluble liquid alkaloid found in hemlock; 2-propylpiperidine. Formula: C\5H\1\0NC\3H\7. Also called: {cicutine, conicine}.
coniology	0.
	syl	co+ni+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2k*uni1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {koniology}.
Coniston Water	0.
	syl	Con+is+ton Wa+ter
	pron	<1konist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria: scene of the establishment of world water speed records by Sir Malcolm Campbell (1939) and his son Donald Campbell (1959). Length: 8 km (5 miles).
conium	ety	C19: from Late Latin: hemlock, from Greek k*_oneion; perhaps related to Greek k*_onos #7cone 
conium	1.
	syl	co+ni:um
	pron	<1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two N temperate plants of the umbelliferous genus esp. hemlock.
conium	2.
	syl	co+ni:um
	pron	<1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an extract of either of these plants, used to treat spasmodic disorders.
conj	1.
	syl	conj.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	conjugation, conjunction, conjunctive.
conj	2.
	syl	conj.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Astronomy.
	def	conjunction.
conjectural	0.
	syl	con+jec+tur+al
	pron	<k*n1JekC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or inclined to conjecture.
conjecturally	sub
	head	conjectural
	syl	con+1jec+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conjecture	ety	C14: from Latin conject*_ura an assembling of facts, from conjicere to throw together, from jacere to throw
conjecture	1.
	syl	con+jec+ture
	pron	<k*n1JekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of conclusions from incomplete evidence; guess.
conjecture	2.
	syl	con+jec+ture
	pron	<k*n1JekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inference or conclusion so formed.
conjecture	3.
	syl	con+jec+ture
	pron	<k*n1JekC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	interpretation of occult signs.
conjecture	4.
	syl	con+jec+ture
	pron	<k*n1JekC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to infer or arrive at (an opinion, conclusion, etc.) from incomplete evidence.
conjecturable	sub
	head	conjecture
	syl	con+1jec+tur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
conjecturably	sub
	head	conjecture
	syl	con+1jec+tur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
conjecturer	sub
	head	conjecture
	syl	con+1jec+tur+er
	pos	n.
conjoin	ety	C14: from Old French conjoindre, from Latin conjungere, from jungere to #7join  &- con+#!join+er n.
conjoin	0.
	syl	con+join
	pron	<k*n1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or become joined.
conjoint	0.
	syl	con+joint
	pron	<k*n1Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	def	united, joint, or associated. &- {con+#!joint+ly}
conjugal	ety	C16: from Latin conjug*_alis, from conjunx wife or husband, from conjungere to unite; see #7conjoin 
conjugal	0.
	syl	con+ju+gal
	pron	<1konJugL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to marriage or the relationship between husband and wife.
	exam	1	conjugal rights.
conjugality	sub
	head	conjugal
	syl	con+ju+gal+i:ty
	pron	<2konJu?!1g@liti>
	pos	n.
conjugally	sub
	head	conjugal
	syl	con+ju+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
conjugant	0.
	syl	con+ju+gant
	pron	<1konJug*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of organisms or gametes undergoing conjugation.
conjugate	ety	C15: from Latin conjug*_are to join together, from com- together+ jug*_are to marry, connect, from jugum a yoke
conjugate	1.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to inflect (a verb) systematically; state or set out the conjugation of (a verb).
conjugate	2.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a verb
	def	to undergo inflection according to a specific set of rules.
conjugate	3.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two or more substances) together, esp. in such a way that the resulting substance may easily be turned back into its original components.
conjugate	4.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to undergo conjugation.
conjugate	5.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to join together, esp. in marriage.
conjugate	6.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to have sexual intercourse.
conjugate	7.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	joined together in pairs; coupled.
conjugate	8.a.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two angles
	def	having a sum of 360?%.
conjugate	8.b.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two complex numbers
	def	differing only in the sign of the imaginary part as 4+3 and 4 - 3
conjugate	8.c.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two algebraic numbers
	def	being roots of the same irreducible algebraic equation with rational coefficients.
	exam	1	3 &+ 2$/ 2 are conjugate algebraic numbers, being roots of x
conjugate	8.d.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two elements of a determinant
	def	interchanged when the rows and columns are interchanged.
conjugate	9.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, denoting, or concerning the state of equilibrium in which two liquids can exist as two separate phases that are both solutions. The liquid that is the solute in one phase is the solvent in the other.
conjugate	10.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {conjugated}.
conjugate	11.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of acids and bases
	def	related by loss or gain of a proton.
	exam	1	Cl%#- is the conjugate base of HCl;
	exam	2	HCl is the conjugate acid of Cl%#-.
conjugate	12.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of points connected with a lens
	def	having the property that an object placed at one point will produce an image at the other point.
conjugate	13.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound leaf
	def	having one pair of leaflets.
conjugate	14.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of words
	def	cognate; related in origin. {~} (#!k$And#f$ug$It).
conjugate	15.
	syl	con+ju+gate
	pron	<1konJugit>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	one of a pair or set of conjugate substances, values, quantities, words, etc.
conjugable	sub
	head	conjugate
	syl	con+ju+ga:ble
	pos	adj.
conjugator	sub
	head	conjugate
	syl	con+ju+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
conjugated	1.a.
	syl	con+ju+gat+ed
	pron	<1konJu2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a molecule, compound, or substance
	def	containing two or more double bonds alternating with single bonds.
conjugated	1.b.
	syl	con+ju+gat+ed
	pron	<1konJu2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a double bond
	def	separated from another double bond by one single bond.
conjugated	2.
	syl	con+ju+gat+ed
	pron	<1konJu2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	formed by the union of two compounds.
	exam	1	a conjugated protein.
conjugated	xref
	syl	con+ju+gat+ed
	pron	<1konJu2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {conjugate}.
conjugated protein	0.
	syl	con+ju+gat+ed pro+tein
	pos	n.
	def	a biochemical compound consisting of a sequence of amino acids making up a simple protein to which another nonprotein group (a prosthetic group), such as a carbohydrate or lipid group, is attached.
conjugation	1.a.
	syl	con+ju+ga+tion
	pron	<2konJu1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	inflection of a verb for person, number, tense, voice, mood, etc.
conjugation	1.b.
	syl	con+ju+ga+tion
	pron	<2konJu1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the complete set of the inflections of a given verb.
conjugation	2.
	syl	con+ju+ga+tion
	pron	<2konJu1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a joining, union, or conjunction.
conjugation	3.
	syl	con+ju+ga+tion
	pron	<2konJu1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of sexual reproduction in ciliate protozoans involving the temporary union of two individuals and the subsequent migration and fusion of the gametic nuclei.
conjugation	4.
	syl	con+ju+ga+tion
	pron	<2konJu1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of gametes, esp. isogametes, as in some algae and fungi.
conjugation	5.
	syl	con+ju+ga+tion
	pron	<2konJu1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the pairing of chromosomes in the early phase of a meiotic division.
conjugational	sub
	head	conjugation
	syl	con+ju+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
conjugationally	sub
	head	conjugation
	syl	con+ju+1ga+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conjunct	ety	C15: from Latin conjunctus, from conjugere to unite; see #7conjoin 
conjunct	1.
	syl	con+junct
	pron	<k*n1J^Gkt>, <1konJ^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	joined; united.
conjunct	2.
	syl	con+junct
	pron	<k*n1J^Gkt>, <1konJ^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	relating to or denoting two adjacent degrees of a scale.
conjunct	3.
	syl	con+junct
	pron	<k*n1J^Gkt>, <1konJ^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	one of the propositions or formulas in a conjunction.
conjunctly	sub
	head	conjunct
	syl	con+1junct+ly
	pos	adv.
conjunction	1.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of joining together; combination; union.
conjunction	2.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	simultaneous occurrence of events; coincidence.
conjunction	3.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any word or group of words, other than a relative pronoun, that connects words, phrases, or clauses; for example and Abbrev.: {conj}. See also {coordinating conjunction, subordinating conjunction}.
conjunction	4.a.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a planet or the moon when it is in line with the sun as seen from the earth. The inner planets are in {inferior conjunction} when the planet is between the earth and the sun and in {superior conjunction} when the sun lies between the earth and the planet. Compare { {opposition} (sense 8a.)}.
conjunction	4.b.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the apparent proximity or coincidence of two celestial bodies on the celestial sphere.
conjunction	5.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an exact aspect of 0?% between two planets, etc., an orb of 8?% being allowed. Compare { {opposition} (sense 9)} and { {square} (sense 8)}.
conjunction	6.a.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound proposition in which the component propositions are joined by which is true only if the component propositions are true. Usually written: p^q, p@.q, pq, where p and q are component propositions and ^,@., symbolize
conjunction	6.b.
	syl	con+junc+tion
	pron	<k*n1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation between the terms of such a proposition.
conjunctional	sub
	head	conjunction
	syl	con+1junc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
conjunctionally	sub
	head	conjunction
	syl	con+1junc+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conjunction-reduction	0.
	syl	con+junc:tion-re:duc:tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule that reduces coordinate sentences, applied, for example, to convert into
conjunctiva	ety	C16: from New Latin membr*_ana conjunct*_iva the conjunctive membrane, from Late Latin conjunct*_ivus #7conjunctive 
conjunctivas	infl
	head	conjunctiva
	or	conjunctivae
	syl	con+junc+ti+vas
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conjunctivae	infl
	head	conjunctiva
	or	conjunctivas
	syl	con+junc+ti+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conjunctiva	0.
	syl	con+junc+ti+va
	pron	<2konJ^Gk1tIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the delicate mucous membrane that covers the eyeball and the under surface of the eyelid.
conjunctival	sub
	head	conjunctiva
	syl	con+junc+1ti+val
	pos	adj.
conjunctive	ety	C15: from Late Latin conjunct*_ivus, from Latin conjungere to #7conjoin 
conjunctive	1.
	syl	con+junc+tive
	pron	<k*n1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	joining; connective.
conjunctive	2.
	syl	con+junc+tive
	pron	<k*n1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	joined.
conjunctive	3.
	syl	con+junc+tive
	pron	<k*n1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to conjunctions or their use.
conjunctive	4.
	syl	con+junc+tive
	pron	<k*n1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	characterizing, containing, or included in a conjunction.
conjunctive	5.
	syl	con+junc+tive
	pron	<k*n1J^Gktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {conjunction} (sense 3).}
conjunctively	sub
	head	conjunctive
	syl	con+1junc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
conjunctivitis	0.
	syl	con+junc+ti+vi+tis
	pron	<k*n2J^Gkti1vItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the conjunctiva.
conjuncture	1.
	syl	con+junc+ture
	pron	<k*n1J^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of events, esp. a critical one.
conjuncture	2.
	syl	con+junc+ture
	pron	<k*n1J^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a union; conjunction.
conjunctural	sub
	head	conjuncture
	syl	con+1junc+tur+al
	pos	adj.
conjuration	1.
	syl	con+jur:a+tion
	pron	<2konJu1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a magic spell; incanta?!tion.
conjuration	2.
	syl	con+jur:a+tion
	pron	<2konJu1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {conjuring}.
conjuration	3.
	syl	con+jur:a+tion
	pron	<2konJu1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	supplication; entreaty.
conjure	ety	C13: from Old French conjurer to plot, from Latin conj*_ur*_are to swear together, form a conspiracy, from j*_ur*_are to swear
conjure	1.
	syl	con+jure
	pron	<1k^nJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to practise conjuring or be a conjurer.
conjure	2.
	syl	con+jure
	pron	<1k^nJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to call upon supposed supernatural forces by spells and incantations.
conjure	3.
	syl	con+jure
	pron	<k*n1Ju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appeal earnestly or strongly to.
	exam	1	I conjure you to help me.
conjure	4.a.
	syl	con+jure
	pron	<1k^nJ*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a person thought to have great power or infl?!uence.
conjure	4.b.
	syl	con+jure
	pron	<1k^nJ*>
	pos	vb.
	def	any name that excites the imagination. {~} See also {conjure up}.
conjuror	alt
	head	conjurer
	or	conjurer
	syl	con+jur+or
	pron	<1k^nJ*r*>
	pos	n.
conjurer	1.
	or	conjuror
	syl	con+jur+er
	pron	<1k^nJ*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises conjuring, esp. for people's entertainment.
conjurer	2.
	or	conjuror
	syl	con+jur+er
	pron	<1k^nJ*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises magic; sorcerer.
conjure up	1.
	syl	con+jure up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present to the mind; evoke or imagine.
	exam	1	he conjured up a picture of his childhood.
conjure up	2.
	syl	con+jure up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call up or command (a spirit or devil) by an incantation.
conjuring	1.
	syl	con+jur+ing
	pron	<1k^nJ*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the performance of tricks that appear to defy natural laws.
conjuring	2.
	syl	con+jur+ing
	pron	<1k^nJ*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to such tricks or entertainment.
conk	ety	C19: probably changed from #7conch 
conk	1.
	syl	conk
	pron	<koGk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to strike (someone) a blow, esp. on the head or nose.
conk	2.
	syl	conk
	pron	<koGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a punch or blow, esp. on the head or nose.
conk	3.
	syl	conk
	pron	<koGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the head or (esp. Brit.) the nose.
conker	0.
	syl	conk+er
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {horse chestnut}.
conkers	0.
	syl	conk+ers
	pron	<1koGk*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a game in which a player swings a horse chestnut (conker), threaded onto a string, against that of another player to try to break it.
conk out	1.
	syl	conk out
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of machines, cars, etc.
	def	to fail suddenly.
conk out	2.
	syl	conk out
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tire suddenly or collapse, as from exhaustion.
con man	1.
	syl	con man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who swindles another by means of a confidence trick.
con man	2.
	syl	con man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a plausible character. More formal term: {confidence man}.
con moto	ety	Italian, literally: with movement
con moto	0.
	syl	con mo:to
	pron	<kon> <1m*ut*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in a brisk or lively manner.
conn	0.
	syl	conn
	pron	<kon>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {con} %4.
Conn	0.
	syl	Conn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Connecticut.
Connacht	0.
	syl	Con+nacht
	pron	<1kon*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a province and ancient kingdom of NW Ireland: consists of the counties of Galway, Leitrim, Mayo, Roscommon, and Sligo. Pop.: 390702 (1971). Area: 17122 sq. km (6611 sq. miles). Former name: {Connaught}.
connate	ety	C17: from Late Latin conn*_atus born at the same time, from Latin n*_atus, from n*_asc*_i to be born
connate	1.
	syl	con+nate
	pron	<1konAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in a person or thing from birth; congenital or innate.
connate	2.
	syl	con+nate
	pron	<1konAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	allied or associated in nature or origin; cognate.
	exam	1	connate qualities.
connate	3.
	syl	con+nate
	pron	<1konAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {coadunate}. (of similar parts or organs) closely joined or united together by growth.
connate	4.
	syl	con+nate
	pron	<1konAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of fluids
	def	produced or originating at the same time as the rocks surrounding them.
	exam	1	connate water.
connately	sub
	head	connate
	syl	con+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
connateness	sub
	head	connate
	syl	con+nate+ness
	pos	n.
connatural	1.
	syl	con+nat:u+ral
	pron	<k*1n@C*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a similar nature or origin.
connatural	2.
	syl	con+nat:u+ral
	pron	<k*1n@C*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	congenital or innate; connate. &- {con+#!nat@.u+ral+ly}
Connaught	0.
	syl	Con+naught
	pron	<1konc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Connacht}.
connect	ety	C17: from Latin connectere to bind together, from nectere to bind, tie &- con+#!nect+i@.ble or con+#!nect+a@.ble adj.
connect	1.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to link or be linked together; join; fasten.
connect	2.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relate or associate.
	exam	1	I connect him with my childhood.
connect	3.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish telephone communications with or between.
connect	4.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of two public vehicles, such as trains or buses
	def	to have the arrival of one timed to occur just before the departure of the other, for the convenient transfer of passengers.
connect	5.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit, punch, kick, etc., solidly.
connect	6.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to be successful.
connect	7.
	syl	con+nect
	pron	<k*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to find a source of drugs, esp. illegal drugs.
connector	sub
	head	connect
	or	connecter
	syl	con+1nect+or
	pos	n.
connecter	sub
	head	connect
	or	connector
	syl	con+1nect+er
	pos	n.
connected	1.
	syl	con+nect+ed
	pron	<k*1nektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	joined or linked together.
connected	2.
	syl	con+nect+ed
	pron	<k*1nektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech
	def	coherent and intelligible. &- {con+#!nect+ed+ly}
Connecticut	1.
	syl	Con+nect:i+cut
	pron	<k*1netik*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S., in New England. Capital: Hartford. Pop.: 3032217 (1970). Area: 12973 sq. km (5009 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Conn}. or (with zip code) {CT}
Connecticut	2.
	syl	Con+nect:i+cut
	pron	<k*1netik*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the northeastern U.S., rising in N New Hampshire and flowing south to Long Island Sound. Length: 651 km (407 miles).
connecting rod	1.
	syl	con+nect+ing rod
	pos	n.
	def	a rod or bar for transmitting motion, esp. one that connects a rotating part to a reciprocating part.
connecting rod	2.
	syl	con+nect+ing rod
	pos	n.
	def	such a rod that connects the piston to the crankshaft in an internal-combustion engine or reciprocating pump. See also {big end, little end}.
connecting rod	3.
	syl	con+nect+ing rod
	pos	n.
	def	a similar rod that connects the crosshead of a steam engine to the crank.
connexion	alt
	head	connection
	or	connection
	syl	con+nex+ion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
connection	1.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of connecting; union.
connection	2.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that connects, joins, or relates; link or bond.
connection	3.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a relationship or association.
connection	4.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	logical sequence in thought or expression; coherence.
connection	5.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation of a word or phrase to its context.
	exam	1	in this connection the word has no political significance.
connection	6.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an acquaintance, esp. one who is influential or has prestige.
connection	7.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a relative, esp. if distant and related by marriage.
connection	8.a.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity to transfer from one train, bus, aircraft, ship, etc., to another.
connection	8.b.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the vehicle, aircraft, etc., scheduled to provide such an opportunity.
connection	9.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a link, usually a wire or metallic strip, between two components in an electric circuit.
connection	10.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a communications link between two points, esp. by telephone.
connection	11.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a supplier of illegal drugs, such as heroin.
connection	12.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	sexual intercourse.
connection	13.
	or	connexion
	syl	con+nec+tion
	pron	<k*1nekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a small sect or religious group united by a body of distinct beliefs or practices.
connectional	sub
	head	connection
	or	connexional
	syl	con+1nec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
connexional	sub
	head	connection
	or	connectional
	syl	con+1nex+ion+al
	pos	adj.
connective	1.
	syl	con+nec+tive
	pron	<k*1nektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to connect or capable of connecting.
connective	2.
	syl	con+nec+tive
	pron	<k*1nektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that connects.
connective	3.a.
	syl	con+nec+tive
	pron	<k*1nektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {conjunction} (sense 3)}.
connective	3.b.
	syl	con+nec+tive
	pron	<k*1nektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any word that connects phrases, clauses, or individual words.
connective	4.
	syl	con+nec+tive
	pron	<k*1nektiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the tissue of a stamen that connects the two lobes of the anther.
connective	5.
	syl	con+nec+tive
	pron	<k*1nektiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a symbol used in a formal language in the construction of compound sentences from simpler sentences, corresponding to terms such as etc., in ordinary speech.
connectively	sub
	head	connective
	syl	con+1nec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
connectivity	sub
	head	connective
	syl	con+nec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2konek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
connective tissue	0.
	syl	con+nec+tive tis+sue
	pos	n.
	def	an animal tissue developed from the embryonic mesoderm that consists of collagen or elastic fibres, fibroblasts, fatty cells, etc., within a jelly-like matrix. It supports organs, fills the spaces between them, and forms tendons and ligaments.
Connemara	0.
	syl	Con+ne+ma+ra
	pron	<2koni1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a barren coastal region of W Ireland, in Co. Galway: consists of quartzite mountains, peat bogs, and many lakes.
conning tower	ety	C19: see #7con %4
conning tower	1.
	syl	con+ning tow+er
	pron	<1koniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface.
conning tower	2.
	syl	con+ning tow+er
	pron	<1koniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the armoured pilot house of a warship.
conniption	ety	C19: arbitrary pseudo-Latin coinage
conniption	0.
	syl	con+nip+tion
	pron	<k*1nipS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a fit of rage or tantrums.
connivance	1.
	syl	con+niv+ance
	pron	<k*1nIv*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of conniving.
connivance	2.
	syl	con+niv+ance
	pron	<k*1nIv*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the tacit encouragement of or assent to another's wrongdoing, esp. (formerly) of the petitioner in a divorce suit to the respondent's adultery.
connive	ety	C17: from French conniver, from Latin conn*_iv*_ere to blink, hence, leave uncensured; -n*_iv*_ere related to nict*_are to wink
connive	1.
	syl	con+nive
	pron	<k*1nIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to plot together, esp. secretly; conspire.
connive	2.
	syl	con+nive
	pron	<k*1nIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Law. foll. by at
	def	to give assent or encouragement (to the commission of a wrong).
conniver	sub
	head	connive
	syl	con+1niv+er
	pos	n.
connivingly	sub
	head	connive
	syl	con+1niv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
connivent	ety	C17: from Latin conn*_iv*_ens, from conn*_iv*_ere to shut the eyes, #7connive 
connivent	0.
	syl	con+niv+ent
	pron	<k*1nIv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of parts of plants and animals
	def	touching without being fused, as some petals, insect wings, etc.
connivently	sub
	head	connivent
	syl	con+1niv+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
connoisseur	ety	C18: from French, from Old French conoiseor, from connoistre to know, from Latin cogn*_oscere 
connoisseur	0.
	syl	con+nois+seur
	pron	<2koni1sR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with special knowledge or appreciation of a field, esp. in the arts.
connoisseurship	sub
	head	connoisseur
	syl	con+nois+1seur+ship
	pos	n.
Jimmy	infl
	head	Connors
	syl	Jim:my.
	pos	n.
Connors	0.
	syl	Con:nors
	pron	<1kon*z>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1952, U.S. tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1974, 1976, and 1978.
connotation	1.
	syl	con+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2kon*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an association or idea suggested by a word or phrase; implication.
connotation	2.
	syl	con+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2kon*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of connoting.
connotation	3.
	syl	con+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2kon*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another name for { {intension} (sense 1)}.
connotative	sub
	head	connotation
	or	connotive
	syl	con+no+ta+tive
	pron	<1kon*2tAtiv>, <k*1n*ut*->
	pos	adj.
connotive	sub
	head	connotation
	or	connotative
	syl	con+1no+tive
	pos	adj.
connotatively	sub
	head	connotation
	or	connotively
	syl	con+no+2ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
connotively	sub
	head	connotation
	or	connotatively
	syl	con+1no+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
connote	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin connot*_are, from not*_are to mark, make a note, from nota mark, sign, note
connote	1.
	syl	con+note
	pron	<ko1n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object; of a word, phrase, etc.
	def	to imply or suggest (associations or ideas) other than the literal meaning.
	exam	1	the word
connote	2.
	syl	con+note
	pron	<ko1n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object
	def	to involve as a consequence or condition.
connubial	ety	C17: from Latin c*_on*_ubi*_alis from c*_on*_ubium marriage, from com- together+ n*_ubere to marry
connubial	0.
	syl	con+nu+bi:al
	pron	<k*1nju:bi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to marriage; conjugal.
	exam	1	connubial bliss.
connubiality	sub
	head	connubial
	syl	con+2nu+bi+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
connubially	sub
	head	connubial
	syl	con+1nu+bi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conodont	ety	C19: from Greek k*_onos #7cone+ -#7odont 
conodont	0.
	syl	co+no+dont
	pron	<1k*un*dont>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small Palaeozoic toothlike fossils derived from an extinct unknown animal.
conoid	ety	C17: from Greek k*_onoeid*_es, from k*_onos #7cone 
conoid	1.
	syl	co+noid
	pron	<1k*uncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric surface formed by rotating a parabola, ellipse, or hyperbola about one axis.
conoid	2.
	syl	co+noid
	pron	<1k*uncid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	conical: cone-shaped.
conoidally	sub
	head	conoid
	syl	co+1noi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
conoscente	infl
	head	conoscenti
	syl	con:o+scen+te
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
conoscenti	0.
	syl	con:o+scen+ti
	pron	<2kon*u1Senti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {cognoscenti}.
conquer	ety	C13: from Old French conquerre, from Vulgar Latin conqu*_erere (unattested) to obtain, from Latin conqu*_irere to search for, collect, from quaerere to seek
conquer	1.
	syl	con+quer
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to overcome (an enemy, army, etc.); defeat.
conquer	2.
	syl	con+quer
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to overcome (an obstacle, feeling, desire, etc.); surmount.
conquer	3.
	syl	con+quer
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain possession or control of by or as if by force or war; win.
conquer	4.
	syl	con+quer
	pron	<1koGk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain the love, sympathy, etc., of (someone) by seduction or force of personality.
conquerable	sub
	head	conquer
	syl	con+quer+a:ble
	pos	adj.
conquerableness	sub
	head	conquer
	syl	con+quer+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
conqueringly	sub
	head	conquer
	syl	con+quer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
conqueror	sub
	head	conquer
	syl	con+quer+or
	pos	n.
William the	infl
	head	Conqueror
	syl	Wil:liam the.
	pos	n.
Conqueror	0.
	syl	Con+quer+or
	pron	<1koGk*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {William I}.
conquest	ety	C13: from Old French conqueste, from Vulgar Latin conqu*_esta (unattested), from Latin conqu*_is*_ita, feminine past participle of conqu*_irere to seek out, procure; see #7conquer 
conquest	1.
	syl	con+quest
	pron	<1konkwest>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of conquering or the state of having been conquered; victory.
conquest	2.
	syl	con+quest
	pron	<1konkwest>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, etc., that has been conquered or won.
conquest	3.
	syl	con+quest
	pron	<1konkwest>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or art of gaining a person's compliance, love, etc., by seduction or force of personality.
conquest	4.
	syl	con+quest
	pron	<1konkwest>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	a person, whose compliance, love, etc., has been won over by seduction or force of personality.
Conquesthe	infl
	head	Conquest
	syl	Con+questhe.
	pos	n.
Conquest	0.
	syl	Con+quest
	pron	<1konkwest>, <1koG->
	pos	n.
	def	See {Norman Conquest}.
conquian	0.
	syl	con+qui:an
	pron	<1koGki*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cooncan}.
conquistador	ety	C19: from Spanish, from conquistar to conquer; see #7conquest 
conquistadors	infl
	head	conquistador
	or	conquistadores
	syl	con+quis+ta+dors
	pron	Spanish <-1DorAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conquistadores	infl
	head	conquistador
	or	conquistadors
	syl	con+quis+ta+do+res
	pron	Spanish <-1DorAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conquistador	0.
	syl	con+quis+ta+dor
	pron	<kon1kwist*2dc:>, Spanish <koG2kista1Dor>
	pos	n.
	def	an adventurer or conqueror, esp. one of the Spanish conquerors of the New World in the 16th century.
Joseph	infl
	head	Conrad
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Conrad	0.
	syl	Con:rad
	pron	<1konr@d>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1857-1924, English novelist born in Poland, noted for sea stories such as (1897) and (1900) and novels of politics and revolution such as (1904) and (1911).
cons	1.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consecrated.
cons	2.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consigned.
cons	3.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consignment.
cons	4.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consolidated.
cons	5.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consonant.
cons	6.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	constitutional.
cons	7.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	construction.
cons	8.
	syl	cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	consulting.
cons	alt
	head	Cons
	or	Cons
	syl	cons.
Cons	1.
	or	cons
	syl	Cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Constitution.
Cons	2.
	or	cons
	syl	Cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Consul.
Cons	3.
	or	cons
	syl	Cons.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Conservative.
consanguinity	ety	C14: see #7con -#7, sanguine 
consanguinity	1.
	syl	con+san+guin+i:ty
	pron	<2kons@G1gwiniti>
	pos	n.
	def	relationship by blood; kinship.
consanguinity	2.
	syl	con+san+guin+i:ty
	pron	<2kons@G1gwiniti>
	pos	n.
	def	close affinity or connection.
consanguineous	sub
	head	consanguinity
	or	consanguine
	syl	con+san+1guin+e:ous
	pos	adj.
consanguine	sub
	head	consanguinity
	or	consanguineous
	syl	con+1san+guine
	pos	adj.
consanguineously	sub
	head	consanguinity
	syl	con+san+1guin+e:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
conscience	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin conscientia knowledge, consciousness, from consc*_ire to know; see #7conscious 
conscience	1.a.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of right and wrong that governs a person's thoughts and actions.
conscience	1.b.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to this sense.
conscience	2.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	conscientiousness; diligence.
conscience	3.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of guilt or anxiety.
	exam	1	he has a conscience about his unkind action.
conscience	4.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	consciousness.
conscience	5.a.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	with regard to truth and justice.
conscience	5.b.
	syl	con+science
	pron	<1konS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	certainly.
on one's conscience	6.
	head	conscience
	syl	on one's conscience.
	def	causing feelings of guilt or remorse.
conscienceless	sub
	head	conscience
	syl	con+science+less
	pos	adj.
conscience clause	0.
	syl	con+science clause
	pos	n.
	def	a clause in a law or contract exempting persons with moral scruples.
conscience money	0.
	syl	con+science mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	money paid voluntarily to compensate for dishonesty, esp. money paid voluntarily for taxes formerly evaded.
conscience-stricken	0.
	syl	con:science-strick:en
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling anxious or guilty. Also: {con@.science-smit@.ten}.
conscientious	1.
	syl	con+sci+en+tious
	pron	<2konSi1enS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or taking great care; painstaking; diligent.
conscientious	2.
	syl	con+sci+en+tious
	pron	<2konSi1enS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	governed by or done according to conscience.
conscientiously	sub
	head	conscientious
	syl	con+sci+1en+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
conscientiousness	sub
	head	conscientious
	syl	con+sci+1en+tious+ness
	pos	n.
conscientious objector	0.
	syl	con+sci+en+tious ob+jec+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a person who refuses to serve in the armed forces on the grounds of conscience.
conscionable	ety	C16: from conscions, obsolete form of #7conscience 
conscionable	0.
	syl	con+scion+a:ble
	pron	<1konS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	acceptable to one's conscience.
conscionableness	sub
	head	conscionable
	syl	con+scion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
conscionably	sub
	head	conscionable
	syl	con+scion?!+a:bly
	pos	adv.
conscious	ety	C17: from Latin conscius sharing knowledge, from com- with+ sc*_ire to know &- #!con+scious+ly adv. &- #!con+scious+ness n.
conscious	1.a.
	syl	con+scious
	pron	<1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a part of the human mind that is aware of a person's self, environment, and mental activity and that to a certain extent determines his choices of action.
conscious	1.b.
	syl	con+scious
	pron	<1konS*s>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the conscious is only a small part of the mind.
conscious	2.
	syl	con+scious
	pron	<1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	alert and awake; not sleeping or comatose.
conscious	3.a.
	syl	con+scious
	pron	<1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	aware of a particular fact or phenomenon.
	exam	1	I am conscious of your great kindness to me.
conscript	ety	C15: from Latin conscr*_iptus, past participle of conscr*_ibere to write together in a list, enrol, from scr*_ibere to write
conscript	1.a.
	syl	con+script
	pron	<1konskript>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is enrolled for compulsory military service.
conscript	1.b.
	syl	con+script
	pron	<1konskript>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a conscript army.
conscript	2.
	syl	con+script
	pron	<k*n1skript>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enrol (youths, civilians, etc.) for compulsory military service.
conscript fathers	0.
	syl	con+script fa+thers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Literary.
	def	august legislators, esp. Roman senators.
conscription	0.
	syl	con+scrip+tion
	pron	<k*n1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	compulsory military service.
consecrate	ety	C15: from Latin consecr*_are, from com- (intensive)+ sacr*_are to devote, from sacer sacred &- @!con+se+#!cra+tion n. ?- #!con+se+@!cra+tor n.
consecrate	1.
	syl	con+se+crate
	pron	<1konsi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or declare sacred or holy; sanctify.
consecrate	2.
	syl	con+se+crate
	pron	<1konsi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dedicate (one's life, time, etc.) to a specific purpose.
consecrate	3.
	syl	con+se+crate
	pron	<1konsi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ordain (a bishop).
consecrate	4.
	syl	con+se+crate
	pron	<1konsi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be respected or revered; venerate.
	exam	1	time has consecrated this custom.
consecrate	5.
	syl	con+se+crate
	pron	<1konsi2krAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	consecrated.
consecratory	sub
	head	consecrate
	or	consecrative
	syl	con+se+cra+to:ry
	pron	<2konsi1krAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
consecrative	sub
	head	consecrate
	or	consecratory
	syl	con+se+2cra?!+tive
	pos	adj.
consecution	ety	C16: from Latin consec*_uti*_o, from consequ*_i to follow up, pursue
consecution	1.
	syl	con+se+cu+tion
	pron	<2konsi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence or succession of events or things.
consecution	2.
	syl	con+se+cu+tion
	pron	<2konsi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a logical sequence of deductions; inference.
consecutive	ety	C17: from French cons*'ecutif, from Latin consec*_utus having followed, from consequ*_i to pursue
consecutive	1.
	syl	con+sec:u+tive
	pron	<k*n1sekjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a narrative, account, etc.
	def	following chronological sequence.
consecutive	2.
	syl	con+sec:u+tive
	pron	<k*n1sekjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	following one another without interruption; successive.
consecutive	3.
	syl	con+sec:u+tive
	pron	<k*n1sekjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by logical sequence.
consecutive	4.
	syl	con+sec:u+tive
	pron	<k*n1sekjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for { {parallel} (sense 3)}.
consecutively	sub
	head	consecutive
	syl	con+1sec:u+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
consecutiveness	sub
	head	consecutive
	syl	con+1sec:u+tive+ness
	pos	n.
consensual	1.
	syl	con+sen+su:al
	pron	<k*n1sensju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a contract, agreement, etc.
	def	existing by consent.
consensual	2.
	syl	con+sen+su:al
	pron	<k*n1sensju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain reflex actions of a part of the body
	def	responding to stimulation of another part.
consensually	sub
	head	consensual
	syl	con+1sen+su+al+ly
	pos	adv.
consensus	ety	C19: from Latin from consent*_ire to feel together, agree; see #7consent #e Usage. Since consensus refers to a collective opinion, the words of opinion in the phrase consensus of opinion are redundant and are therefore avoided in careful usage.
consensus	0.
	syl	con+sen+sus
	pron	<k*n1sens*s>
	pos	n.
	def	general or widespread agreement (esp. in the phrase {consensus of opinion}) .
consent	ety	C13: from Old French con?!sentir, from Latin consent*_ire to feel together, agree, from sent*_ire to feel
consent	1.
	syl	con+sent
	pron	<k*n1sent>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give assent or permission (to do something); agree; accede.
consent	2.
	syl	con+sent
	pron	<k*n1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be in accord; agree in opinion, feelings, etc.
consent	3.
	syl	con+sent
	pron	<k*n1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	acquiescence to or acceptance of something done or planned by another; permission.
consent	4.
	syl	con+sent
	pron	<k*n1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	accordance or harmony in opinion; agreement (esp. in the phrase {with one consent}) .
age of consent	5.
	head	consent
	syl	age of consent.
	def	the lowest age at which the law recognizes the right of a person, esp. a girl, to consent to sexual intercourse.
consenter	sub
	head	consent
	syl	con+1sent+er
	pos	n.
consentingly	sub
	head	consent
	syl	con+1sent+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
consentaneous	ety	C17: from Latin consent*_aneus, from consent*_ire to #7consent 
consentaneous	1.
	syl	con+sen+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2konsen1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	accordant or consistent (with).
consentaneous	2.
	syl	con+sen+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2konsen1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	done by general consent.
consentaneously	sub
	head	consentaneous
	syl	con+sen+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
consentaneity	sub
	head	consentaneous
	or	consentaneousness
	syl	con+sen+ta+ne:i:ty
	pron	<k*n2sent*?!1nEiti>
	pos	n.
consentaneousness	sub
	head	consentaneous
	or	consentaneity
	syl	con+sen+1ta+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
consentient	0.
	syl	con+sen+tient
	pron	<k*n1senS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in agreement; united in opinion.
consentience	sub
	head	consentient
	syl	con+1sen+tience
	pos	n.
consenting adult	0.
	syl	con+sent+ing ad+ult
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a male person over the age of twenty-one, who may legally engage in homosexual behaviour in private.
consequence	1.
	syl	con+se+quence
	pron	<1konsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a result or effect of some previous occurrence.
consequence	2.
	syl	con+se+quence
	pron	<1konsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant result (esp. in the phrase {take the consequences) }.
consequence	3.
	syl	con+se+quence
	pron	<1konsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an inference reached by reasoning; logical conclusion.
consequence	4.
	syl	con+se+quence
	pron	<1konsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the relationship between an effect and its cause.
consequence	5.
	syl	con+se+quence
	pron	<1konsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	significance or importance (esp. in the phrase {man of consequence) }.
in consequence	6.
	head	consequence
	syl	in consequence.
	def	as a result.
consequences	0.
	syl	con+se+quenc:es
	pron	<1konsikw*nsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a game in which each player writes down a part of a story, folds over the paper, and passes it on to another player who continues the story. After several stages, the resulting (non?!sensical) stories are read out.
consequent	ety	C15: from Latin consequ*_ens following closely, from consequ*_i to pursue#e Usage. See at consequential.
consequent	1.
	syl	con+se+quent
	pron	<1konsikw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	following as an effect or result.
consequent	2.
	syl	con+se+quent
	pron	<1konsikw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	following as a logical conclusion or by rational argument.
consequent	3.
	syl	con+se+quent
	pron	<1konsikw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a river
	def	flowing in the direction of the original slope of the land or dip of the strata.
consequent	4.
	syl	con+se+quent
	pron	<1konsikw*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that follows something else, esp. as a result.
consequent	5.
	syl	con+se+quent
	pron	<1konsikw*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the second or resultant proposition in a conditional, such as in
consequent	6.
	syl	con+se+quent
	pron	<1konsikw*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for { {denominator} (sense 1)}.
consequential	1.
	syl	con+se+quen+tial
	pron	<2konsi1kwenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	important or signifi?!cant.
consequential	2.
	syl	con+se+quen+tial
	pron	<2konsi1kwenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-important; conceited.
consequential	3.
	syl	con+se+quen+tial
	pron	<2konsi1kwenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	following as a consequence; resultant, esp. indirectly.
	exam	1	consequential loss. ?-
consequentially	sub
	head	consequential
	syl	con+se+1quen+tial+ly
consequently	0.
	syl	con+se+quent+ly
	pron	<1konsikw*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	as a result or effect; therefore; hence.
conservancies	infl
	head	conservancy
	syl	con+serv+an+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conservancy	1.
	syl	con+serv+an+cy
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a court or commission with jurisdiction over a river, port, area of countryside, etc.
conservancy	2.
	syl	con+serv+an+cy
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {conservation} (sense 2).
conservation	1.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2kons*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of conserving or keeping from change, loss, injury, etc.
conservation	2.a.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2kons*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources and of the environment.
conservation	2.b.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2kons*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a conservation area.
conservational	sub
	head	conservation
	syl	con+ser+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
conservationist	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion+ist
	pron	<2kons*1vAS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or strongly promotes preservation and careful management of natural resources and of the environment.
conservation of charge	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion of charge
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the total charge of any isolated system is constant and independent of changes that take place within the system.
conservation of energy	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion of en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the total energy of any isolated system is constant and independent of any changes occurring within the system. Compare {conservation of mass and energy}.
conservation of mass	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion of mass
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the total mass of any isolated system is constant and is independent of any chemical and physical changes taking place within the system. Compare {conservation of mass and energy}.
conservation of mass and energy	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion of mass and en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the sum of the mass and energy in an isolated system is constant. Compare {conservation of mass} and {conservation of energy}.
conservation of momentum	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion of mo+men+tum
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the total linear or angular momentum in any isolated system is constant, provided that no external force is applied.
conservation of parity	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tion of par+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the parity of the total wave function describing a system of elementary particles is conserved. In fact it is not conserved in weak interactions.
conservatism	1.
	syl	con+serv:a+tism
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	opposition to change and innovation.
conservatism	2.
	syl	con+serv:a+tism
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a political philosophy advocating the preservation of the best of the established order in society and opposing radical change.
Conservatism	1.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tism
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, etc.
	def	the form of conservatism advocated by the Conserva?!tive Party.
Conservatism	2.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tism
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, etc.
	def	the policies, doctrines, or practices of the Conservative Party.
conservative	1.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	favouring the preservation of established customs, values, etc., and opposing innovation.
conservative	2.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to conserva?!tism.
conservative	3.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to be moderate or cautious.
	exam	1	a conservative estimate.
conservative	4.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	conventional in style or type.
	exam	1	a conservative suit.
conservative	5.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a field of force, system, etc.
	def	doing work by moving an object or particle but being independent of the path along which the object or particle is displaced.
	exam	1	electrostatic fields of force are conservative.
conservative	6.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is reluctant to change or consider new ideas; conformist.
conservative	7.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter or advocate of conservatism.
conservative	8.
	syl	con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a less common word for {preservative. &- con+#!serv@.a+tive+ly}
conservativeness	sub
	head	conservative
	syl	con+1serv:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Conservative	1.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, and elsewhere
	def	of, supporting, or relating to a Conserva?!tive Party.
Conservative	2.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, and elsewhere
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing Conservative Judaism.
Conservative	3.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, and elsewhere
	def	a supporter or member of a Conservative Party.
Conservative Judaism	0.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive Ju+da+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a movement opposed to extreme change, favouring certain moderate adaptations or relaxations of Jewish law and tradition.
Conservative Party	1.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the major right-wing party, which developed from the Tories in the 1830s. It advocates a mixed economy, encourages property owning, and in this century has been responsible for some important social legislation.
Conservative Party	2.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	short for {Progressive Conservative Party}.
Conservative Party	3.
	syl	Con+serv:a+tive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in other countries
	def	any of various political parties generally opposing change.
conservatoire	ety	C18: from French: #7conservatory 
conservatoire	0.
	syl	con+serv:a+toire
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*2twa:>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution or school for instruction in music. Also called: {conservatory}.
conservator	0.
	syl	con+ser+va+tor
	pron	<1kons*2vAt*>, <k*n1sR:v*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who conserves or keeps safe; custodian, guardian, or protector.
conservatorium	0.
	syl	con+serv:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<k*n2sR:v*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the usual term for {conservatoire}.
conservatories	infl
	head	conservatory
	syl	con+serv:a+tories.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conservatory	1.
	syl	con+serv:a+tory
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenhouse, esp. one attached to a house.
conservatory	2.
	syl	con+serv:a+tory
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {conserva?!toire}.
conservatory	3.
	syl	con+serv:a+tory
	pron	<k*n1sR:v*tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	preservative.
conserve	ety	(vb.) C14: from Latin conserv*_are to keep safe, from serv*_are to save, protect; (n.) C14: from Medieval Latin conserva, from Latin conserv*_are 
conserve	1.
	syl	con+serve
	pron	<k*n1sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep or protect from harm, decay, loss, etc.
conserve	2.
	syl	con+serve
	pron	<k*n1sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (a foodstuff, esp. fruit) with sugar.
conserve	3.
	syl	con+serve
	pron	<1konsR:v>, <k*n1sR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a preparation of fruit in sugar, similar to jam but containing whole pieces of fruit.
conservable	sub
	head	conserve
	syl	con+1serv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
conserver	sub
	head	conserve
	syl	con+1serv+er
	pos	n.
Consett	0.
	syl	Con+sett
	pron	<1konsit>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in N Durham: iron works. Pop.: 35391 (1971).
consider	ety	C14: from Latin cons*_ider*_are to inspect closely, literally: to observe the stars, from s*_idus star
consider	1.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to think carefully about or ponder on (a problem, decision, etc.); contemplate.
consider	2.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to judge, deem, or have as an opinion.
	exam	1	I consider him a fool.
consider	3.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have regard for; respect.
	exam	1	consider your mother's feelings.
consider	4.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to look at; regard.
	exam	1	he considered her face.
consider	5.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to bear in mind as possible or acceptable.
	exam	1	when buying a car consider this make.
consider	6.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to describe or discuss.
	exam	1	in this programme we consider the traffic problem.
consider	7.
	syl	con+sid+er
	pron	<k*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to keep in mind and make allowances (for).
	exam	1	consider his childhood.
considerer	sub
	head	consider
	syl	con+1sid+er+er
	pos	n.
considerable	1.
	syl	con+sid+er+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1sid*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	large enough to reckon with.
	exam	1	a considerable quantity.
considerable	2.
	syl	con+sid+er+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1sid*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a lot of; much.
	exam	1	he had considerable courage.
considerable	3.
	syl	con+sid+er+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1sid*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of respect.
	exam	1	a considerable man in the scientific world.
considerably	sub
	head	considerable
	syl	con+1sid+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
considerate	1.
	syl	con+sid+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1sid*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	thoughtful towards other people; kind.
considerate	2.
	syl	con+sid+er+ate
	pron	<k*n1sid*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	carefully thought out; considered.
considerately	sub
	head	considerate
	syl	con+1sid+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
considerateness	sub
	head	considerate
	syl	con+1sid+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
consideration	1.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of considering; deliberation; contemplation.
take into consideration	2.
	head	consideration
	syl	take into consideration.
	def	to bear in mind; consider.
under consideration	3.
	head	consideration
	syl	under consideration.
	def	being currently discussed or deliberated.
consideration	4.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact or circumstance to be taken into account when making a judgment or decision.
on no consideration	5.
	head	consideration
	syl	on no consideration.
	def	for no reason whatsoever; never.
consideration	6.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	thoughtfulness for other people; kindness.
consideration	7.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	payment for a service; recompense; fee.
consideration	8.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	thought resulting from deliberation; opinion.
consideration	9.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the promise, object, etc., given by one party to persuade another to enter into a contract.
consideration	10.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	estimation; esteem.
consideration	11.a.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	because of.
consideration	11.b.
	syl	con+sid+er:a+tion
	pron	<k*n2sid*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	in return for.
considered	1.
	syl	con+sid+ered
	pron	<k*n1sid*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	presented or thought out with care.
	exam	1	a considered opinion.
considered	2.
	syl	con+sid+ered
	pron	<k*n1sid*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	qualified by a preceding adverb
	def	esteemed.
	exam	1	highly considered.
considering	1.
	syl	con+sid+er+ing
	pron	<k*n1sid*riG>
	pos	prep.
	def	in view of.
considering	2.
	syl	con+sid+er+ing
	pron	<k*n1sid*riG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	all in all; taking into account the circumstances.
	exam	1	it's not bad considering.
considering	3.
	syl	con+sid+er+ing
	pron	<k*n1sid*riG>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in view of the fact that.
consign	ety	C15: from Old French consigner, from Latin consign*_are to put one's seal to, sign, from signum mark, #7sign 
consign	1.
	syl	con+sign
	pron	<k*n1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hand over or give into the care or charge of another; entrust.
consign	2.
	syl	con+sign
	pron	<k*n1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to commit irrevo?!cably.
	exam	1	he consigned the papers to the flames.
consign	3.
	syl	con+sign
	pron	<k*n1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to commit for admittance.
	exam	1	to consign someone to jail.
consign	4.
	syl	con+sign
	pron	<k*n1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to address or deliver (goods) for sale, disposal, etc..
	exam	1	it was consigned to his London address.
consign	5.
	syl	con+sign
	pron	<k*n1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to assent; agree.
consignable	sub
	head	consign
	syl	con+1sign+a:ble
	pos	adj.
consignation	sub
	head	consign
	syl	con+sign:1a+tion
	pos	n.
consignee	0.
	syl	con+sign:ee
	pron	<2konsI1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, agent, organization, etc., to which merchandise is consigned.
consignment	1.
	syl	con+sign+ment
	pron	<k*n1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of consigning; commitment.
consignment	2.
	syl	con+sign+ment
	pron	<k*n1sInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a shipment of goods consigned.
on consignment	3.
	head	consignment
	syl	on consignment.
	def	for payment by the consignee after sale.
	exam	1	he made the last shipment on consignment.
consigner	alt
	head	consignor
	or	consignor
	syl	con+sign+er
	pron	<k*n?!1sIn*>
	pos	n.
consignor	0.
	or	consigner
	syl	con+sign+or
	pron	<k*n1sIn*>, <2konsI1nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, enterprise, etc., that consigns goods.
consist	ety	C16: from Latin consistere to halt, stand firm, from sistere to stand, cause to stand; related to st*_are to #7stand 
consist	1.
	syl	con+sist
	pron	<k*n1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of or in
	def	to be composed (of); be formed (of).
	exam	1	syrup consists of sugar and water.
consist	2.
	syl	con+sist
	pron	<k*n1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or of
	def	to have its existence (in); lie (in); be expressed (by).
	exam	1	his religion consists only in going to church.
consist	3.
	syl	con+sist
	pron	<k*n1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be compatible or consistent; accord.
consistence	alt
	head	consistency
	or	consistency
	syl	con+sist+ence
	pos	n.
consistencies	infl
	head	consistency
	or	consistences
	syl	con+sist+en+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consistences	infl
	head	consistency
	or	consistencies
	syl	con+sist+enc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consistency	1.
	or	consistence
	syl	con+sist+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1sist*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or accordance with facts, form, or characteristics previously shown or stated.
consistency	2.
	or	consistence
	syl	con+sist+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1sist*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or harmony between parts of something complex; compatibil?!ity.
consistency	3.
	or	consistence
	syl	con+sist+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1sist*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	degree of viscosity or firmness.
consistency	4.
	or	consistence
	syl	con+sist+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1sist*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of holding or sticking together and retaining shape.
consistent	1.
	syl	con+sist+ent
	pron	<k*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing consistency; not self-contradictory.
consistent	2.
	syl	con+sist+ent
	pron	<k*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in agreement or harmony; accordant.
consistent	3.
	syl	con+sist+ent
	pron	<k*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of two or more equations
	def	satisfied by at least one common set of values of the variables.
	exam	1	x+y=4 and x - y=2 are consistent.
consistent	4.
	syl	con+sist+ent
	pron	<k*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a logical system
	def	constituted so that the propositions deduced from different axioms of the system do not contradict each other. Compare { {complete} (sense 5)}.
consistent	5.
	syl	con+sist+ent
	pron	<k*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	stuck together; cohering.
consistently	sub
	head	consistent
	syl	con+1sist+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
consistory	ety	C14: from Old French consistorie, from Medieval Latin consist*_orium ecclesiastical tribunal, ultimately from Latin consistere to stand still
consistories	infl
	head	consistory
	syl	con+sis+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consistory	1.a.
	syl	con+sis+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1sist*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the court of a diocese (other than Canterbury) administering ecclesiastical law.
consistory	1.b.
	syl	con+sis+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1sist*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the area in a church where the consistory meets.
consistory	2.
	syl	con+sis+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1sist*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an assembly of the cardinals and the pope.
consistory	3.
	syl	con+sis+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1sist*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain Reformed Churches
	def	the governing body of a local congregation or church.
consistory	4.
	syl	con+sis+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1sist*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a council or assembly.
consistorial	sub
	head	consistory
	or	consistorian
	syl	con+sis+to+ri:al
	pron	<2konsi?!1stc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
consistorian	sub
	head	consistory
	or	consistorial
	syl	con+sis+1to+ri:an
	pos	adj.
consociate	ety	C16: from Latin consoci*_are, from socius partner
consociate	1.
	syl	con+so+ci+ate
	pron	<k*n1s*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enter into or bring into friendly association.
consociate	2.
	syl	con+so+ci+ate
	pron	<k*n1s*uSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	associated or united.
consociate	3.
	syl	con+so+ci+ate
	pron	<k*n1s*uSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	an associate or partner.
consociation	sub
	head	consociate
	syl	con+2so+ci:1a+tion
	pos	n.
consocies	ety	C20: from #7consociate+species 
consocies	infl
	syl	con+so+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consocies	0.
	syl	con+so+cies
	pron	<k*n1s*uSEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a natural community with a single dominant species.
consolation	1.
	syl	con+so+la+tion
	pron	<2kons*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of consoling or state of being consoled; solace.
consolation	2.
	syl	con+so+la+tion
	pron	<2kons*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is a source of comfort in a time of suffering, grief, disappointment, etc.
consolatory	sub
	head	consolation
	syl	con+sol:a+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1sol*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
consolation prize	0.
	syl	con+so+la+tion prize
	pos	n.
	def	a prize given to console a loser of a game.
console	ety	C17: from Latin cons*_ol*_ar*_i, from s*_ol*_ar*_i to comfort; see #7solace 
console	H1.0.
	syl	con+sole
	pron	<k*n1s*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to serve as a source of comfort to (someone) in disappointment, loss, sadness, etc.
consolable	sub
	head	console
	syl	con+1sol+a:ble
	pos	adj.
consoler	sub
	head	console
	syl	con+1sol+er
	pos	n.
consolingly	sub
	head	console
	syl	con+1sol+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
console	ety	C18: from French, short?!ened from Old French consolateur one that provides support, hence, supporting bracket, from Latin cons*_ol*_ator a comforter; see #7console %1
console	H2.1.
	syl	con+sole
	pron	<1kons*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental bracket, esp. one used to support a wall fixture, bust, etc.
console	H2.2.
	syl	con+sole
	pron	<1kons*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an organ comprising the manuals, pedals, stops, etc.
console	H2.3.
	syl	con+sole
	pron	<1kons*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a desk or table on which the controls of an electronic system are mounted.
console	H2.4.
	syl	con+sole
	pron	<1kons*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a cabinet for a television, gramophone, etc., designed to stand on the floor.
console	H2.5.
	syl	con+sole
	pron	<1kons*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	See {console table}.
console table	0.
	syl	con+sole ta+ble
	pron	<1kons*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a table with one or more curved legs of bracket-like construction, designed to stand against a wall.
consolidate	ety	C16: from Latin consolidare to make firm, from solidus strong, #7solid  &- con+#!sol@.i+@!da+tor n.
consolidate	1.
	syl	con+sol:i+date
	pron	<k*n1soli2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form into a solid mass or whole; unite or be united.
consolidate	2.
	syl	con+sol:i+date
	pron	<k*n1soli2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stronger or more stable.
consolidate	3.
	syl	con+sol:i+date
	pron	<k*n1soli2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to strengthen or improve one's control over (a situation, force, newly captured area, etc.).
consolidated fund	0.
	syl	con+sol:i+dat+ed fund
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fund into which tax revenue is paid in order to meet standing charges, esp. interest payments on the national debt.
consolidation	1.
	syl	con+sol:i+da+tion
	pron	<k*n2soli1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of consolidat?!ing or state of being consolidated.
consolidation	2.
	syl	con+sol:i+da+tion
	pron	<k*n2soli1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is consolidated or integrated.
consolidation	3.a.
	syl	con+sol:i+da+tion
	pron	<k*n2soli1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the combining of two or more actions at law.
consolidation	3.b.
	syl	con+sol:i+da+tion
	pron	<k*n2soli1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of a number of Acts of Parliament into one codifying statute.
consolidation	4.
	syl	con+sol:i+da+tion
	pron	<k*n2soli1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the process, including compression and cementation, by which a loose deposit is transformed into a hard rock. &- {con+#!sol@.i+@!da+tive}
consols	ety	short for consolidated stock 
consols	0.
	syl	con+sols
	pron	<1konsolz>, <k*n1solz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	irredeemable British government securities carrying annual interest of two and a half per cent. Also called: {bank annuities}.
consolute	ety	C20: from Late Latin consol*_utus, from Latin con- together+ solvere to dissolve
consolute	1.
	syl	con+so+lute
	pron	<1kons*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more liquids
	def	mutually soluble in all proportions.
consolute	2.
	syl	con+so+lute
	pron	<1kons*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	soluble in each of two conjugate liquids.
consolute	3.
	syl	con+so+lute
	pron	<1kons*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the particular state in which two partially miscible liquids become totally miscible.
consomm'e	ety	C19: from French, from consommer to finish, use up, from Latin consumm*_are; so called because all the goodness of the meat goes into the liquid
consomm'e	0.
	syl	con+som+m*'e
	pron	<k*n1somA>, <1konso2mA>, French <k*~csc1mA>
	pos	n.
	def	a clear soup made from meat or chicken stock.
consonancy	alt
	head	consonance
	or	consonance
	syl	con+so+nan+cy
	pos	n.
consonances	infl
	head	consonance
	or	consonancies
	syl	con+so+nanc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consonancies	infl
	head	consonance
	or	consonances
	syl	con+so+nan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consonance	1.
	or	consonancy
	syl	con+so+nance
	pron	<1kons*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement, harmony, or accord.
consonance	2.
	or	consonancy
	syl	con+so+nance
	pron	<1kons*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	similarity between consonants, but not between vowels, as between the and sounds in Compare { {assonance} (sense 1)}.
consonance	3.a.
	or	consonancy
	syl	con+so+nance
	pron	<1kons*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an aesthetically pleasing sensation or perception associated with the interval of the octave, the perfect fourth and fifth, the major and minor third and sixth, and chords based on these intervals. Compare { {dissonance} (sense 3)}.
consonance	3.b.
	or	consonancy
	syl	con+so+nance
	pron	<1kons*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval or chord producing this sensation.
consonant	ety	C14: from Latin conson*_ans, from conson*_are to sound at the same time, be in harmony, from son*_are to sound &- #!con+so+nant+ly adv.
consonant	1.
	syl	con+so+nant
	pron	<1kons*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound or letter of the alphabet other than a vowel; a stop, fricative, or continuant. {~}
consonant	2.
	syl	con+so+nant
	pron	<1kons*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with or to
	def	consistent; in agreement.
consonant	3.
	syl	con+so+nant
	pron	<1kons*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	harmonious in tone or sound.
consonant	4.
	syl	con+so+nant
	pron	<1kons*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	characterized by the presence of a consonance.
consonant	5.
	syl	con+so+nant
	pron	<1kons*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	being or relating to a consonant.
consonantal	1.
	syl	con+so+nan+tal
	pron	<2kons*1n@ntL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, functioning as, or constituting a consonant, such as the semivowel in English
consonantal	2.
	syl	con+so+nan+tal
	pron	<2kons*1n@ntL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or characterized by consonants.
	exam	1	a consonantal cluster.
consort	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin consors sharer, partner, from sors lot, fate, portion &- con+#!sort+a@.ble adj. &- con+#!sort+er n.
consort	1.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to keep company (with undesirable people); associate.
consort	2.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to agree or harmonize.
consort	3.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to combine or unite. {~} (#!k$Ans@$$:t).
consort	4.a.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a small group of instruments, either of the same type, such as viols, (a {whole consort}) or of different types (a {broken consort}) .
consort	4.b.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	consort music.
consort	5.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the husband or wife of a reigning monarch.
consort	6.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a partner or companion, esp. a husband or wife.
consort	7.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a ship that escorts another.
consort	8.a.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	companionship or association.
consort	8.b.
	syl	con+sort
	pron	<k*n1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	agreement or accord.
consortium	ety	C19: from Latin: community of goods, partnership; see #7consort  &- con+#!sor+ti@.al adj.
consortia	infl
	head	consortium
	syl	con+sor+ti:a
	pron	<-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consortium	1.
	syl	con+sor+ti:um
	pron	<k*n1sc:ti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of financiers, companies, etc., esp. one formed for a particular purpose.
consortium	2.
	syl	con+sor+ti:um
	pron	<k*n1sc:ti*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right of husband or wife to the company, assistance, and affection of the other.
conspecific	0.
	syl	con+spe+cif+ic
	pron	<2konspi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	belonging to the same species.
conspectus	ety	C19: from Latin: a viewing, from con?!spicere to observe, from specere to look
conspectus	1.
	syl	con+spec+tus
	pron	<k*n1spekt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an overall view; survey.
conspectus	2.
	syl	con+spec+tus
	pron	<k*n1spekt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary; resum*'e.
conspicuous	ety	C16: from Latin conspicu?!us, from conspicere to perceive; see #7conspectus  &- con+#!spic@.u+ous+ly adv. &- con+#!spic@.u+ous+ness n.
conspicuous	1.
	syl	con+spic:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1spikju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	clearly visible; obvious or showy.
conspicuous	2.
	syl	con+spic:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1spikju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	attracting attention because of a striking quality or feature.
	exam	1	conspicuous stupidity.
conspiracies	infl
	head	conspiracy
	syl	con+spir:a+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conspiracy	1.
	syl	con+spir:a+cy
	pron	<k*n1spir*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret plan or agreement to carry out an illegal or harmful act, esp. with political motivation; plot.
conspiracy	2.
	syl	con+spir:a+cy
	pron	<k*n1spir*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making such plans in secret. &- {con+#!spir@.a+tor} &- {con+spir@.a+to+ri@.al} (k$$n@!sp$Ir$$?!#!t@$$:r$I$$l) {con+#!spir@.a+to@.ry} &- {con+@!spir@.a+#!to+ri+al+ly}
conspire	ety	C14: from Old French conspirer, from Latin consp*_ir*_are to plot together, literally: to breathe together, from sp*_ir*_are to breathe &- con+#!spir+er n. &- con+#!spir+ing+ly adv.
conspire	1.
	syl	con+spire
	pron	<k*n1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by against
	def	to plan or agree on (a crime or harmful act) together in secret.
conspire	2.
	syl	con+spire
	pron	<k*n1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by against
	def	to act together towards some end as if by design.
	exam	1	the elements conspired to spoil our picnic.
con spirito	ety	Italian: with spirit
con spirito	0.
	syl	con spi+ri+to
	pron	<kon> <1spirit*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in a spirited or lively manner (also in the phrases {allegro con spirito, presto con spirito}) .
const	0.
	syl	const.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	constitution.
constable	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin comes stabul*_i officer in charge of the stable, from Latin comes comrade+ stabulum dwelling, stable; see also {#7count %2} &- #!con+sta+ble+@!ship n.
constable	1.
	syl	con+sta+ble
	pron	<1k^nst*bL>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, Australia, Canada, etc.
	def	a police officer of the lowest rank.
constable	2.
	syl	con+sta+ble
	pron	<1k^nst*bL>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various officers of the peace, esp. one who arrests offenders, serves writs, etc.
constable	3.
	syl	con+sta+ble
	pron	<1k^nst*bL>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	def	the keeper or governor of a royal castle or fortress.
constable	4.
	syl	con+sta+ble
	pron	<1k^nst*bL>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	the chief military officer and functionary of a royal household, esp. in France and England.
constable	5.
	syl	con+sta+ble
	pron	<1k^nst*bL>, <1kon->
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of a hundred in medieval England, originally responsible for raising the military levy but later assigned other administrative duties.
John	infl
	head	Constable
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Constable	0.
	syl	Con:sta:ble
	pron	<1k^nst*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	1776-1837, English landscape painter, noted particularly for his skill in rendering atmospheric effects of changing light.
	infl
	head	constabulary
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
constabularies	infl
	head	constabulary
	syl	con+stab:u+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
constabulary	1.
	syl	con+stab:u+lar:y
	pron	<k*n1st@bjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the police force of a town or district. {~}
constabulary	2.
	syl	con+stab:u+lar:y
	pron	<k*n1st@bjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to constables, constabularies, or their duties.
Constance	1.
	syl	Con+stance
	pron	<1konst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg at the outlet of the Rhine from Lake Constance: tourist centre. Pop.: 61600 (1970). German name: {Konstanz}.
Lake	2.
	head	Constance
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in W Europe, bounded by West Germany, W Austria, and N Switzerland, through which the Rhine flows. Area: 536 sq. km. (207 sq. miles). German name: {Bodensee}.
constancy	1.
	syl	con+stan+cy
	pron	<1konst*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of having a resolute mind, purpose, or affection; steadfastness.
constancy	2.
	syl	con+stan+cy
	pron	<1konst*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from change or variation; stability.
constancy	3.
	syl	con+stan+cy
	pron	<1konst*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the perceptual phenomenon in which attributes of an object appear to remain the same in a variety of different presentations.
constant	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin const*_ans standing firm, from const*_are to be steadfast, from st*_are to stand &- #!con+stant+ly adv.
constant	1.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	fixed and invariable; un?!changing.
constant	2.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	continual or continuous; incessant.
	exam	1	constant interruptions.
constant	3.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	resolute in mind, purpose, or affection; loyal. {~}
constant	4.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	something that is permanent or unchanging.
constant	5.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a specific quantity that is always invariable.
	exam	1	the velocity of light is a constant.
constant	6.a.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a symbol representing an unspecified number that remains invariable throughout a particular series of operations.
constant	6.b.
	syl	con+stant
	pron	<1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a theoretical or experimental quantity or property that is considered invariable throughout a particular series of calculations or experiments.
Benjamin	infl
	head	Constant
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	pron	<b*~eZa1m*~e>
	pos	n.
Constant	0.
	syl	Con:stant
	pron	French <k*~cs1t*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1767-1830, French writer and politician: author of the psychological novel (1816).
Constanta	0.
	syl	Con+stan+*,ta
	pron	Rumanian <kon1stantsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE Rumania, on the Black Sea: founded by the Greeks in the 6th century #7b.c. and rebuilt by Constantine the Great (4th century); exports petroleum. Pop.: 193720 (1974 est.).
constantan	ety	C20: formed from #7constant 
constantan	0.
	syl	con+stant+an
	pron	<1konst*n2t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of copper (60 per cent) and nickel (40 per cent) used as an electrical resistance since it has a high volume resistivity and a low coefficient of expansion.
Constantine	0.
	syl	Con+stan+tine
	pron	<1konst*n2tIn>, French <k?~cst?~a1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in NE Algeria: built on an isolated rock; military and trading centre. Pop.: 243558 (1966).
Constantine I	1.
	syl	Con:stan:tine I
	pron	<1konst*n2tIn>, <-2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	called Latin name ??280-337 #7a.d., first Christian Roman emperor (306-337): moved his capital to Byzantium, which he renamed Constantinople (330).
Constantine I	2.
	syl	Con:stan:tine I
	pron	<1konst*n2tIn>, <-2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1923, king of Greece (1913-17; 1920-22): deposed (1917), recalled by a plebiscite (1920), but forced to abdicate again (1922) after defeat by the Turks.
Constantine II	0.
	syl	Con:stan:tine II
	pos	n.
	def	official title born 1940, king of Greece (1964-67): went into exile when the army seized power in 1967.
Constantine XI	0.
	syl	Con:stan:tine XI
	pos	n.
	def	1404-53, last Byzantine emperor (1448-53): killed when Constantinople was captured by the Turks.
Constantinople	0.
	syl	Con+stan+ti+no+ple
	pron	<2konst@nti1n*upL>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (330-1930) of {Istanbul}.
constatation	ety	C20: from French, from constater to verify, from Latin constat it is certain; see #7constant 
constatation	1.
	syl	con+sta+ta+tion
	pron	<2konst*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of verifica?!tion.
constatation	2.
	syl	con+sta+ta+tion
	pron	<2konst*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement or assertion.
constellate	0.
	syl	con+stel+late
	pron	<1konsti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into clusters in or as if in constellations.
constellation	ety	C14: from Late Latin constell*_ati*_o, from Latin com- together+ stella star
constellation	1.a.
	syl	con+stel+la+tion
	pron	<2konsti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 88 groups of stars as seen from the earth and the solar system, many of which were named by the ancient Greeks after animals, objects, or mythological persons.
constellation	1.b.
	syl	con+stel+la+tion
	pron	<2konsti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an area on the celestial sphere containing such a group.
constellation	2.
	syl	con+stel+la+tion
	pron	<2konsti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathering of brilliant or famous people or things.
constellation	3.
	syl	con+stel+la+tion
	pron	<2konsti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a group of ideas felt to be related.
constellational	sub
	head	constellation
	syl	con+stel+1la+tion+al
	pos	adj.
constellatory	sub
	head	constellation
	syl	con+stel+la+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1stel*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
consternate	ety	C17: from Latin constern*_are, from sternere to lay low, spread out
consternate	0.
	syl	con+ster+nate
	pron	<1konst*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to fill with anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion.
consternation	0.
	syl	con+ster+na+tion
	pron	<2konst*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of anxiety, dismay, dread, or confusion.
constipate	ety	C16: from Latin const*_ip*_are to press closely together, from st*_ip*_are to crowd together
constipate	0.
	syl	con+sti+pate
	pron	<1konsti2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause constipation in.
constipated	sub
	head	constipate
	syl	con+sti+2pat+ed
	pos	adj.
constipation	0.
	syl	con+sti+pa+tion
	pron	<2konsti1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	infrequent or difficult evacuation of the bowels, with hard faeces, caused by functional or organic disorders or improper diet.
constituencies	infl
	head	constituency
	syl	con+stit:u+en+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
constituency	1.
	syl	con+stit:u+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole body of voters who elect one representative to a legislature or all the residents represented by one deputy.
constituency	2.a.
	syl	con+stit:u+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a district that sends one representative to a legislature.
constituency	2.b.
	syl	con+stit:u+en+cy
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	constituency organization.
constituent	ety	C17: from Latin constitu*_ens setting up, from constituere to establish, #7constitute 
constituent	1.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	forming part of a whole; component.
constituent	2.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having the power to frame a constitution or to constitute a government (esp. in the phrases {constituent assembly, constituent power) }.
constituent	3.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Becoming rare.
	usage	prenominal
	def	electing or having the power to elect.
constituent	4.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a component part; ingredient.
constituent	5.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a resident of a constituency, esp. one entitled to vote.
constituent	6.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a person who appoints another to act for him, as by power of attorney.
constituent	7.
	syl	con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<k*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a word, phrase, or clause forming a part of a larger construction. Compare {immediate constituent, ultimate constituent}.
constituently	sub
	head	constituent
	syl	con+1stit:u+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
constitute	ety	C15: from Latin constituere, from com- (intensive)+ statuere to place
constitute	1.
	syl	con+sti+tute
	pron	<1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make up; form; compose.
	exam	1	the people who constitute a jury.
constitute	2.
	syl	con+sti+tute
	pron	<1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appoint to an office or function.
	exam	1	a legally constituted officer.
constitute	3.
	syl	con+sti+tute
	pron	<1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set up (a school or other institution) formally; found.
constitute	4.
	syl	con+sti+tute
	pron	<1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to give legal form to (a court, assembly, etc.).
constitute	5.
	syl	con+sti+tute
	pron	<1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, obsolete.
	def	to set up or enact (a law, etc.).
constituter	sub
	head	constitute
	or	constitutor
	syl	con+sti+2tut+er
	pos	n.
constitutor	sub
	head	constitute
	or	constituter
	syl	con+sti+2tu+tor
	pos	n.
constitution	1.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of constituting or state of being constituted.
constitution	2.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which a thing is composed; physical make-up; structure.
constitution	3.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fundamental political principles on which a state is governed, esp. when considered as embodying the rights of the subjects of that state.
constitution	4.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in certain countries, esp. the U.S.
	def	a statute embodying such principles.
constitution	5.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's state of health.
constitution	6.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's disposition of mind; temperament.
constitutional	1.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, char?!acteristic of, or relating to a constitution.
constitutional	2.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	authorized by or subject to a constitution.
constitutional	3.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or inherent in the physical make-up or basic nature of a person or thing.
	exam	1	a constitutional weakness.
constitutional	4.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beneficial to one's general physical well-being.
constitutional	5.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular walk taken for the benefit of one's health.
constitutionally	sub
	head	constitutional
	syl	con+sti+1tu+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
constitutionalism	1.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, spirit, or system of government in accord with a constitution, esp. a written constitution.
constitutionalism	2.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2konsti1tju:S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to or advocacy of such a system or such principles.
constitutionalist	sub
	head	constitutionalism
	syl	con+sti+1tu+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
constitutionality	0.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2konsti2tju:S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being in accord with a constitution.
constitutional monarchy	0.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al mon+ar+chy
	pos	n.
	def	a monarchy governed according to a constitution that limits and defines the powers of the sovereign. Also called: {limited monarchy}.
constitutional psychology	0.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tion+al psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	a school of thought postulating that the personality of an individual is dependent on the type of his physique (somatotype).
constitutive	1.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1konsti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having power to enact, appoint, or establish.
constitutive	2.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1konsti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a physical property
	def	determined by the arrangement of atoms in a molecule rather than by their nature.
constitutive	3.
	syl	con+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1konsti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {constituent} (sense 1)}.
constitutively	sub
	head	constitutive
	syl	con+sti+2tu+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
constr	0.
	syl	constr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	construction.
constrain	ety	C14: from Old French constreindre, from Latin constringere to bind together, from stringere to bind
constrain	1.
	syl	con+strain
	pron	<k*n1strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compel or force, esp. by persuasion, circumstances, etc.; oblige.
constrain	2.
	syl	con+strain
	pron	<k*n1strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain by or as if by force; confine.
constrainer	sub
	head	constrain
	syl	con+1strain+er
	pos	n.
constrained	0.
	syl	con+strained
	pron	<k*n1strAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	embarrassed, unnatural, or forced.
	exam	1	a constrained smile.
constrainedly	sub
	head	constrained
	syl	con+strain+ed+ly
	pron	<k*n?!1strAnidli>
	pos	adv.
constraint	1.
	syl	con+straint
	pron	<k*n1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	compulsion, force, or re?!straint.
constraint	2.
	syl	con+straint
	pron	<k*n1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	repression or control of natural feelings or im?!pulses.
constraint	3.
	syl	con+straint
	pron	<k*n1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a forced unnatural manner; inhibition.
constraint	4.
	syl	con+straint
	pron	<k*n1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves to constrain; restrictive condition.
	exam	1	social constraints kept him silent.
constrict	ety	C18: from Latin constrictus compressed, from con?!stringere to tie up together; see #7constrain 
constrict	1.
	syl	con+strict
	pron	<k*n1strikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make smaller or narrower, esp. by contracting at one place.
constrict	2.
	syl	con+strict
	pron	<k*n1strikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in or inhibit; limit.
constriction	1.
	syl	con+stric+tion
	pron	<k*n1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of tightness in some part of the body, such as the chest.
constriction	2.
	syl	con+stric+tion
	pron	<k*n1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of constricting or condition of being constricted.
constriction	3.
	syl	con+stric+tion
	pron	<k*n1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is constricted. &- {con+#!stric+tive} {con+#!stric+tive+ly}
constrictiveness	sub
	head	constriction
	syl	con+1stric+tive+ness
	pos	n.
constrictor	1.
	syl	con+stric+tor
	pron	<k*n1strikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very large nonvenomous snakes, such as the pythons, boas, and anaconda, that coil around and squeeze their prey to kill it.
constrictor	2.
	syl	con+stric+tor
	pron	<k*n1strikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that constricts or narrows a canal or passage; sphincter.
constrictor	3.
	syl	con+stric+tor
	pron	<k*n1strikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that constricts.
constringe	ety	C17: from Latin constringere to bind together; see #7constrain 
constringe	0.
	syl	con+stringe
	pron	<k*n1strinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to shrink or contract.
constringency	sub
	head	constringe
	syl	con+1strin+gen+cy
	pos	n.
constringent	sub
	head	constringe
	syl	con+1strin+gent
	pos	adj.
construct	ety	C17: from Latin constructus piled up, from construere to heap together, build, from struere to arrange, erect
construct	1.
	syl	con+struct
	pron	<k*n1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put together substances or parts, esp. systematically, in order to make or build (a building, bridge, etc.); assemble.
construct	2.
	syl	con+struct
	pron	<k*n1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compose or frame mentally (an argument, sentence, etc.).
construct	3.
	syl	con+struct
	pron	<k*n1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to draw (a line, angle, or figure) so that certain requirements are satisfied.
construct	4.
	syl	con+struct
	pron	<1konstr^kt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something formulated or built systematically.
construct	5.
	syl	con+struct
	pron	<1konstr^kt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a complex idea resulting from a synthesis of simpler ideas.
construct	6.
	syl	con+struct
	pron	<1konstr^kt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a model devised on the basis of observation, designed to relate what is observed to some theoretical framework.
constructible	sub
	head	construct
	syl	con+1struct+i:ble
	pos	adj.
constructor	sub
	head	construct
	or	constructer
	syl	con+1struc+tor
	pos	n.
constructer	sub
	head	construct
	or	constructor
	syl	con?!+1struct+er
	pos	n.
construction	1.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or act of constructing or manner in which a thing is constructed.
construction	2.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the thing constructed; a structure.
construction	3.a.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the business or work of building dwellings, offices, etc.
construction	3.b.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a construction site.
construction	4.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interpretation or explanation of a law, text, action, etc..
	exam	1	they put a sympathetic construction on her behaviour.
construction	5.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a group of words that together make up one of the constituents into which a sentence may be analysed; a phrase or clause.
construction	6.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a drawing of a line, angle, or figure satisfy?!ing certain conditions, used in solving a problem or proving a theorem.
construction	7.
	syl	con+struc+tion
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an abstract work of art in three dimensions or relief. See also {constructivism}.
constructional	sub
	head	construction
	syl	con+1struc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
constructionally	sub
	head	construction
	syl	con+1struc+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
constructionist	0.
	syl	con+struc+tion+ist
	pron	<k*n1str^kS*nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who interprets constitutional law in a certain way, esp. strictly.
constructive	1.
	syl	con+struc+tive
	pron	<k*n1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to build or improve; positive.
	exam	1	constructive criticism.
constructive	2.
	syl	con+struc+tive
	pron	<k*n1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	deduced by inference or construction; not expressed but inferred.
constructive	3.
	syl	con+struc+tive
	pron	<k*n1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having an implied legal effect.
	exam	1	constructive notice.
constructive	4.
	syl	con+struc+tive
	pron	<k*n1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {structural}.
constructively	sub
	head	constructive
	syl	con+1struc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
constructiveness	sub
	head	constructive
	syl	con+1struc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
constructivism	0.
	syl	con+struc+tiv+ism
	pron	<k*n1str^kti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in abstract art evolved in Russia after World War I, primarily by Naum Gabo, which explored the use of movement and machine-age materials in sculpture and had considerable influence on modern art and architecture.
constructivist	sub
	head	constructivism
	syl	con+1struc+tiv+ist
	pos	adj. n.
construe	ety	C14: from Latin construere to pile up; see #7construct 
construes	infl
	head	construe
	syl	con+strues
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
construing	infl
	head	construe
	syl	con+stru+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
construed	infl
	head	construe
	syl	con+strued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
construe	1.
	syl	con+strue
	pron	<k*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to interpret the meaning of (something).
	exam	1	you can construe that in different ways.
construe	2.
	syl	con+strue
	pron	<k*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to discover by inference; deduce.
construe	3.
	syl	con+strue
	pron	<k*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to analyse the grammatical structure of; parse (esp. a Latin or Greek text as a preliminary to translation).
construe	4.
	syl	con+strue
	pron	<k*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to combine words syntactically.
construe	5.
	syl	con+strue
	pron	<k*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	to translate literally, esp. aloud as an academic excercise. {~}
construe	6.
	syl	con+strue
	pron	<k*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	something that is construed, such as a piece of translation.
construable	sub
	head	construe
	syl	con+1stru+a:ble
	pos	adj.
construability	sub
	head	construe
	syl	con+2stru+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
construer	sub
	head	construe
	syl	con+1stru+er
	pos	n.
consubstantial	0.
	syl	con+sub+stan+tial
	pron	<2kons*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Christian theol. esp. of the three persons of the Trinity
	def	regarded as identical in substance or essence though different in aspect.
consubstantiality	sub
	head	consubstantial
	syl	con+sub+2stan+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
consubstantially	sub
	head	consubstantial
	syl	con+sub+1stan+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
consubstantiate	0.
	syl	con+sub+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<2kons*b1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Christian theol. of the Eucharistic bread and wine and Christ's body and blood
	def	to undergo consubstantiation.
consubstantiation	1.
	syl	con+sub+stan+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2kons*b2st@nSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Christian theol. in the belief of High-Church Anglicans
	def	the doctrine that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists within the substance of the consecrated bread and wine.
consubstantiation	2.
	syl	con+sub+stan+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2kons*b2st@nSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Christian theol. in the belief of High-Church Anglicans
	def	the mystical process by which this is believed to take place during consecration. {~} Compare {transubstantiation}.
consuetude	ety	C14: from Latin consu*_et*_ud*_o, from consu*_escere to accustom, from #7con -#7+ su*_escere to be wont
consuetude	0.
	syl	con+sue:tude
	pron	<1konswi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an established custom or usage, esp. one having legal force.
consuetudinary	sub
	head	consuetude
	syl	con+sue:1tu+di+nar:y
	pos	adj.
consul	ety	C14: from Latin, from consulere to #7consult 
consul	1.
	syl	con+sul
	pron	<1konsL>
	pos	n.
	def	an official appointed by a sovereign state to protect its commercial interests and aid its citizens in a foreign city.
consul	2.
	syl	con+sul
	pron	<1konsL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	either of two annually elected magistrates who jointly exercised the highest authority in the republic.
consul	3.
	syl	con+sul
	pron	<1konsL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France from 1799 to 1804
	def	any of the three chief magistrates of the First Republic.
consular	sub
	head	consul
	syl	con+su+lar
	pron	<1konsjul*>
	pos	adj.
consulship	sub
	head	consul
	syl	con+sul+2ship
	pos	n.
consular agent	0.
	syl	con+su+lar a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a consul of one of the lower grades.
consulate	1.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the business premises or residence of a consul.
consulate	2.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	government by consuls.
consulate	3.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or period of office of a consul or consuls.
consulate	4.a.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the government of France by the three consuls from 1799 to 1804.
consulate	4.b.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	this period of French history.
consulate	5.a.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the consular government of the Roman republic.
consulate	5.b.
	syl	con+su+late
	pron	<1konsjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or rank of a Roman consul.
consuls general	infl
	head	consul general
	syl	con+suls gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
consul general	0.
	syl	con+sul gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	a consul of the highest grade, usually stationed in a city of considerable commercial importance.
consult	ety	C17: from French consulter, from Latin consult*_are to reflect, take counsel, from consulere to consult
consult	1.
	syl	con+sult
	pron	<k*n1s^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to ask advice from (someone); confer with (someone).
consult	2.
	syl	con+sult
	pron	<k*n1s^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refer to for information.
	exam	1	to consult a map.
consult	3.
	syl	con+sult
	pron	<k*n1s^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have regard for (a person's feelings, interests, etc.) in making decisions or plans; consider.
consult	4.
	syl	con+sult
	pron	<k*n1s^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make oneself available to give professional advice, esp. at scheduled times and for a fee.
consultable	sub
	head	consult
	syl	con+1sult+a:ble
	pos	adj.
consulter	sub
	head	consult
	or	consultor
	syl	con+1sult+er
	pos	n.
consultor	sub
	head	consult
	or	consulter
	syl	con1+sul+tor
	pos	n.
consultant	1.a.
	syl	con+sult+ant
	pron	<k*n1s^ltNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician, esp. a specialist, who is asked to confirm a diagnosis.
consultant	1.b.
	syl	con+sult+ant
	pron	<k*n1s^ltNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician or surgeon holding the highest appointment in a particular branch of medicine or surgery in a hospital.
consultant	2.
	syl	con+sult+ant
	pron	<k*n1s^ltNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist who gives expert advice or information.
consultant	3.
	syl	con+sult+ant
	pron	<k*n1s^ltNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who asks advice in a consultation.
consultancy	sub
	head	consultant
	syl	con+1sul+tan+cy
	pos	n.
consultation	1.
	syl	con+sul+ta+tion
	pron	<2konsL1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or procedure of consulting.
consultation	2.
	syl	con+sul+ta+tion
	pron	<2konsL1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a conference for discussion or the seeking of advice, esp. from doctors or lawyers.
consultatory	infl
	head	consultative
	or	consultive
	syl	con+sul+ta+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1s^lt*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
consultive	infl
	head	consultative
	or	consultatory
	syl	con+sul+tive
	pos	adj.
consultative	0.
	syl	con+sul+ta+tive
	pron	<k*n1s^lt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	available for, relating to, or involving consultation; advisory.
consultatively	sub
	head	consultative
	syl	con+1sul+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
consulting	0.
	syl	con+sult+ing
	pron	<k*n1s^ltiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	acting in an advisory capacity on professional matters.
	exam	1	a consulting engineer.
consulting room	0.
	syl	con+sult+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which a doctor, esp. a general practitioner, sees his patients.
consumable	1.
	syl	con+sum+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being consumed. {~}
consumable	2.
	syl	con+sum+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	goods intended to be bought and used; consumer goods.
consume	ety	C14: from Latin cons*_umere to devour, from com- (intensive)+ s*_umere to take up, from emere to take, purchase
consume	1.
	syl	con+sume
	pron	<k*n1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eat or drink.
consume	2.
	syl	con+sume
	pron	<k*n1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to engross or obsess.
consume	3.
	syl	con+sume
	pron	<k*n1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use up; expend.
	exam	1	my car consumes little oil.
consume	4.
	syl	con+sume
	pron	<k*n1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy or be destroyed by burning, decomposition, etc..
	exam	1	fire consumed the forest.
consume	5.
	syl	con+sume
	pron	<k*n1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to waste or squander.
	exam	1	the time consumed on that project was excessive.
consume	6.
	syl	con+sume
	pron	<k*n1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	passive
	def	to waste away.
consumingly	sub
	head	consume
	syl	con+1sum+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
consumer	1.
	syl	con+sum+er
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who purchases goods and services for his own personal needs. Compare { {producer} (sense 4)}.
consumer	2.
	syl	con+sum+er
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that consumes.
consumer	3.
	syl	con+sum+er
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	an organism, esp. an animal, within a community that feeds upon plants or other animals. See also { {decomposer, producer} (sense 6)}.
consumer goods	0.
	syl	con+sum+er goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	goods that satisfy personal needs rather than those required for the production of other goods or services. Compare {capital goods}.
consumerism	1.
	syl	con+sum+er+ism
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	protection of the interests of consumers.
consumerism	2.
	syl	con+sum+er+ism
	pron	<k*n1sju:m*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	advocacy of a high rate of consumption and spending as a basis for a sound economy. &- {con+#!sum+er+ist}
consummate	ety	C15: from Latin consumm*_are to complete, from summus highest, utmost
consummate	1.
	syl	con+sum+mate
	pron	<1kons*2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to completion or perfection; fulfil.
consummate	2.
	syl	con+sum+mate
	pron	<1kons*2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to complete (a marriage) legally by sexual intercourse.
consummate	3.
	syl	con+sum+mate
	pron	<k*n1s^mit>, <1kons*mit>
	pos	adj.
	def	accomplished or supremely skilled.
	exam	1	a consummate artist.
consummately	sub
	head	consummate
	syl	con+1sum+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
consummation	sub
	head	consummate
	syl	con+sum+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
consummative	sub
	head	consummate
	or	consummatory
	syl	con+sum+2ma+tive
	pos	adj.
consummatory	sub
	head	consummate
	or	consummative
	syl	con+1sum+ma+to:ry
	pos	adj.
consummator	sub
	head	consummate
	syl	con+sum+2ma+tor
	pos	n.
consumption	ety	C14: from Latin consumpti*_o a wasting, from cons*_umere to #7consume 
consumption	1.
	syl	con+sump+tion
	pron	<k*n1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of consuming or the state of being consumed, esp. by eating, burning, etc.
consumption	2.
	syl	con+sump+tion
	pron	<k*n1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	expenditure on goods and services for final personal use.
consumption	3.
	syl	con+sump+tion
	pron	<k*n1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity consumed.
consumption	4.
	syl	con+sump+tion
	pron	<k*n1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a condition characterized by a wasting away of the tissues of the body, esp. as seen in tuberculosis of the lungs.
consumptive	1.
	syl	con+sump+tive
	pron	<k*n1s^mptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing consumption; wasteful; destructive.
consumptive	2.
	syl	con+sump+tive
	pron	<k*n1s^mptiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	relating to or affected with consumption, esp. tuberculosis of the lungs.
consumptive	3.
	syl	con+sump+tive
	pron	<k*n1s^mptiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a person who suffers from consumption.
consumptively	sub
	head	consumptive
	syl	con+1sump+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
consumptiveness	sub
	head	consumptive
	syl	con+1sump+tive+ness
	pos	n.
cont	1.
	syl	cont.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	containing.
cont	2.
	syl	cont.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contents.
cont	3.
	syl	cont.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	continent(al).
cont	4.
	syl	cont.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	continued.
contact	ety	C17: from Latin contactus, from contingere to touch on all sides, pollute, from tangere to touch
contact	1.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of touching physically.
contact	2.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of close association or communication (esp. in the phrases {in contact, make contact) }.
contact	3.a.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a junction of two or more electrical conductors.
contact	3.b.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the conductors that make the junction.
contact	3.c.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an electrical device to which such connections are made.
contact	4.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an acquaintance, esp. one who might be useful in business, as a means of introduction, etc.
contact	5.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who has been exposed to a contagious disease.
contact	6.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	See {contact print}.
contact	7.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an informal name for {contact lens}.
contact	8.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to irritation or inflammation of the skin caused by touching the causative agent.
	exam	1	contact dermatitis.
contact	9.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or maintaining contact.
contact	10.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>, <k*n1t@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to put, come, or be in association, touch, or communication.
contact	11.
	syl	con+tact
	pron	<1kont@kt>
	pos	interj.
	usage	Aeron. formerly
	def	a call made by the pilot to indicate that an aircraft's ignition is switched on and that the engine is ready for starting by swinging the propeller.
contactual	sub
	head	contact
	syl	con+tac+tu:al
	pron	<kon1t@ktju*l>
	pos	adj.
contactually	sub
	head	contact
	syl	con+1tac+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
contact flight	1.
	syl	con+tact flight
	pos	n.
	def	a flight in which the pilot remains in sight of land or water.
contact flight	2.
	syl	con+tact flight
	pos	n.
	def	air navigation by observation of prominent landmarks, beacons, etc.
contact lens	0.
	syl	con+tact lens
	pos	n.
	def	a thin convex lens, usually of plastic, placed directly on the surface of the eye to correct defects of vision.
contact man	0.
	syl	con+tact man
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediary or go-between.
contactor	0.
	syl	con+tac+tor
	pron	<kon1t@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of switch for repeatedly opening and closing an electric circuit. Its operation can be mechanical, electromagnetic, or pneumatic.
contact print	0.
	syl	con+tact print
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic print made by placing a negative directly onto the printing paper and exposing it to light.
contagion	ety	C14: from Latin cont*_agi*_o a touching, infection, from contingere; see #7contact 
contagion	1.
	syl	con+ta+gion
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transmission of disease from one person to another by direct or indirect contact.
contagion	2.
	syl	con+ta+gion
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a contagious disease.
contagion	3.
	syl	con+ta+gion
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {contagium}.
contagion	4.
	syl	con+ta+gion
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a corrupting or harmful influence that tends to spread; pollutant.
contagion	5.
	syl	con+ta+gion
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spreading of an emotional or mental state among a number of people.
	exam	1	the contagion of mirth.
contagious	1.
	syl	con+ta+gious
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	capable of being passed on by direct contact with a diseased individual or by handling clothing, etc., contaminated with the causative agent. Compare {infectious}.
contagious	2.
	syl	con+ta+gious
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organism
	def	harbouring or spreading the causative agent of a transmissible disease.
contagious	3.
	syl	con+ta+gious
	pron	<k*n1tAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or likely to cause the same reaction or emotion in several people; catching; infectious.
	exam	1	her laughter was contagious.
contagiously	sub
	head	contagious
	syl	con+1ta+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
contagiousness	sub
	head	contagious
	syl	con+1ta+gious+ness
	pos	n.
contagious abortion	0.
	syl	con+ta+gious a:bor+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brucellosis}.
contagium	ety	C17: from Latin, variant of cont*_agi*_o #7contagion 
contagia	infl
	head	contagium
	syl	con+ta+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contagium	0.
	syl	con+ta+gi:um
	pron	<k*n1tAJi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the specific virus or other direct cause of any infectious disease.
contain	ety	C13: from Old French contenir, from Latin contin*_ere, from com- to?!gether+ ten*_ere to hold
contain	1.
	syl	con+tain
	pron	<k*n1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold or be capable of holding or including within a fixed limit or area.
	exam	1	this contains five pints.
contain	2.
	syl	con+tain
	pron	<k*n1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep (one's feelings, behaviour, etc.) within bounds; restrain.
contain	3.
	syl	con+tain
	pron	<k*n1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consist of; comprise.
	exam	1	the book contains three different sections.
contain	4.
	syl	con+tain
	pron	<k*n1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to prevent (enemy forces) from operating beyond a certain level or area.
contain	5.
	syl	con+tain
	pron	<k*n1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a multiple of, leaving no remainder.
	exam	1	6 contains 2 and 3.
containable	sub
	head	contain
	syl	con+1tain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
container	1.
	syl	con+tain+er
	pron	<k*n1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object used for or capable of holding, esp. for transport or storage, such as a carton, box, etc.
container	2.a.
	syl	con+tain+er
	pron	<k*n1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cargo-carrying standard-sized container that can be loaded from one mode of transport to another.
container	2.b.
	syl	con+tain+er
	pron	<k*n1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a container port;
	exam	2	a container ship.
containerise	alt
	head	containerize
	or	containerize
	syl	con+tain+er+ise
	pron	<k*n1tAn*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
containerize	1.
	or	containerise
	syl	con+tain+er+ize
	pron	<k*n1tAn*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey (cargo) in standard-sized containers.
containerize	2.
	or	containerise
	syl	con+tain+er+ize
	pron	<k*n1tAn*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt (a port or transportation system) to the use of standard-sized containers.
containerization	sub
	head	containerize
	or	containerisation
	syl	con+2tain+er:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
containerisation	sub
	head	containerize
	or	containerization
	syl	con+2tain+er:i+1sa?!+tion
	pos	n.
containment	1.
	syl	con+tain+ment
	pron	<k*n1tAnm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of containing, esp. of restraining the ideological or political power of a hostile country or the operations of a hostile military force.
containment	2.
	syl	con+tain+ment
	pron	<k*n1tAnm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	from 1947 to the mid-1970s
	def	a principle of U.S. foreign policy that seeks to prevent the expansion of Communist power.
containment	3.
	syl	con+tain+ment
	pron	<k*n1tAnm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {confinement}. the process of preventing the plasma in a controlled thermonuclear reaction from reaching the walls of the reaction vessel, usually by confining it within a configuration of magnetic fields. See {magnetic bottle}.
contaminate	ety	C15: from Latin contamin*_are to defile; related to Latin contingere to touch
contaminate	1.
	syl	con+tam:i+nate
	pron	<k*n1t@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make impure, esp. by touching or mixing; pollute.
contaminate	2.
	syl	con+tam:i+nate
	pron	<k*n1t@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make radioactive by the addition of radioactive material.
contaminate	3.
	syl	con+tam:i+nate
	pron	<k*n1t@minit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	contaminated.
contaminable	sub
	head	contaminate
	syl	con+1tam:i+na:ble
	pos	adj.
contaminant	sub
	head	contaminate
	syl	con+1tam:i+nant
	pos	n.
contaminative	sub
	head	contaminate
	syl	con+1tam:i+na+tive
	pos	adj.
contaminator	sub
	head	contaminate
	syl	con+1tam:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
contamination	1.
	syl	con+tam:i+na+tion
	pron	<k*n2t@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of contaminating or the state of being contaminated.
contamination	2.
	syl	con+tam:i+na+tion
	pron	<k*n2t@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that contaminates.
contamination	3.
	syl	con+tam:i+na+tion
	pron	<k*n2t@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the process by which one word or phrase is altered because of mistaken associations with another word or phrase; for example, the substitution of for by association with such words as
contango	ety	C19: apparently an arbitrary coinage based on #7continue 
contangos	infl
	head	contango
	syl	con+tan+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contango	1.
	syl	con+tan+go
	pron	<k*n1t@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	on the London Stock Exchange
	def	postponement of payment for and delivery of stock from one account day to the next.
contango	2.
	syl	con+tan+go
	pron	<k*n1t@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the fee paid for such a postponement. {~} Also called: {carry-over, continuation}. Compare {backwardation}.
contangoes	infl
	head	contango
	syl	con+tan+goes
	pos	vb.
contangoing	infl
	head	contango
	syl	con+tan+go+ing
	pos	vb.
contangoed	infl
	head	contango
	syl	con+tan+goed.
	pos	vb.
contango	3.
	syl	con+tan+go
	pron	<k*n1t@Gg*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange such a postponement.
	exam	1	my brokers will contango these shares.
contd	0.
	syl	contd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	continued.
conte	0.
	syl	conte
	pron	French. <k*~c:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tale or short story, esp. of adventure.
cont'e	ety	C19: named after N.J. Cont*'e, 18th-century French chemist
cont'e	0.
	syl	con+t*'e
	pron	<1kontA>, French <k?~c1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard crayon used by artists, etc., made of clay and graphite and often coloured a reddish-brown. Also called: {cont*'e-crayon}.
contemn	ety	C15: from Latin contemnere, from temnere to slight
contemn	0.
	syl	con+temn
	pron	<k*n1tem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or regard with contempt; scorn.
contemner	sub
	head	contemn
	syl	con+temn+er
	pron	<k*n1temn*>, <-1tem*>
	pos	n.
contemnible	sub
	head	contemn
	syl	con+tem+ni:ble
	pron	<k*n?!1temnibL>
	pos	adj.
contemnibly	sub
	head	contemn
	syl	con+1tem+ni:bly
	pos	adv.
contemp	0.
	syl	contemp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	contemporary.
contemplate	ety	C16: from Latin contempl*_are from templum #7temple 
contemplate	1.
	syl	con+tem+plate
	pron	<1kontem2plAt>, <-t*m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to think about intently and at length; consider calmly.
contemplate	2.
	syl	con+tem+plate
	pron	<1kontem2plAt>, <-t*m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think intently and at length, esp. for spiritual reasons; meditate.
contemplate	3.
	syl	con+tem+plate
	pron	<1kontem2plAt>, <-t*m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to look at thoughtfully; observe pensively.
contemplate	4.
	syl	con+tem+plate
	pron	<1kontem2plAt>, <-t*m->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have in mind as a possibility.
	exam	1	to contemplate changing jobs.
contemplator	sub
	head	contemplate
	syl	con+tem+2pla+tor
	pos	n.
contemplation	1.
	syl	con+tem+pla+tion
	pron	<2kontem1plAS*n>, <-t*m->
	pos	n.
	def	thoughtful or long consideration or observation.
contemplation	2.
	syl	con+tem+pla+tion
	pron	<2kontem1plAS*n>, <-t*m->
	pos	n.
	def	spiritual meditation esp. (in Christian religious practice) concentration of the mind and soul upon God. Compare {meditation}.
contemplation	3.
	syl	con+tem+pla+tion
	pron	<2kontem1plAS*n>, <-t*m->
	pos	n.
	def	purpose or intention.
contemplative	1.
	syl	con+tem+pla+tive
	pron	<1kontem2plAtiv>, <-t*m-> <k*n1templ*->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, concerned with, or inclined to contemplation; meditative.
contemplative	2.
	syl	con+tem+pla+tive
	pron	<1kontem2plAtiv>, <-t*m-> <k*n1templ*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person dedicated to religious contemplation or to a way of life conducive to this.
contemplatively	sub
	head	contemplative
	syl	con+tem+2pla+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
contemplativeness	sub
	head	contemplative
	syl	con+tem+2pla+tive+ness
	pos	n.
contemporaneous	0.
	syl	con+tem+po+ra+ne:ous
	pron	<k*n2temp*1rAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing, beginning, or occurring in the same period of time.
contemporaneity	sub
	head	contemporaneous
	or	contemporaneousness
	syl	con+tem+po+ra+ne:i:ty
	pron	<k*n2temp*r*1nEiti>
	pos	n.
contemporaneousness	sub
	head	contemporaneous
	or	contemporaneity
	syl	con+2tem+po+1ra+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
contemporaneously	sub
	head	contemporaneous
	syl	con+2tem+po+1ra+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
contemporary	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin contempor*_arius, from Latin com- together+ tempor*_arius relating to time, from tempus time
contemporary	1.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to the same age; living or occurring in the same period of time.
contemporary	2.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or occurring at the present time.
contemporary	3.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to modern or current ideas in style, fashion, design, etc.
contemporary	4.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having approximately the same age as one another.
contemporaries	infl
	head	contemporary
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contemporary	5.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person living at the same time or of approximately the same age as another.
contemporary	6.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is contemporary.
contemporary	7.
	syl	con+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*n1tempr*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	a rival newspaper.
contemporarily	sub
	head	contemporary
	syl	con+1tem+po+rar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
contemporariness	sub
	head	contemporary
	syl	con+1tem+po+rar:i+ness
contemporise	alt
	head	contemporize
	or	contemporize
	syl	con+tem+po+rise
	pron	<k*n1temp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
contemporize	0.
	or	contemporise
	syl	con+tem+po+rize
	pron	<k*n1temp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or make contemporary; synchronize.
contempt	ety	C14: from Latin contemptus a despising, from contemnere to #7contemn 
contempt	1.
	syl	con+tempt
	pron	<k*n1tempt>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude or feeling of a person towards a person or thing that he considers worthless or despicable; scorn.
contempt	2.
	syl	con+tempt
	pron	<k*n1tempt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being scorned; disgrace (esp. in the phrase {hold in contempt) }.
contempt	3.
	syl	con+tempt
	pron	<k*n1tempt>
	pos	n.
	def	wilful disregard of or disrespect for the authority of a court of law or legislative body.
	exam	1	contempt of court.
contemptible	0.
	syl	con+tempt+i:ble
	pron	<k*n1tempt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving or worthy of contempt; despicable.
contemptibility	sub
	head	contemptible
	or	contemptibleness
	syl	con+2tempt+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
contemptibleness	sub
	head	contemptible
	or	contemptibility
	syl	con+1tempt+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
contemptibly	sub
	head	contemptible
	syl	con+1tempt+i:bly
	pos	adv.
contemptuous	0.
	syl	con+temp+tu+ous
	pron	<k*n1temptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when predicative, often foll. by of
	def	showing or feeling contempt; disdainful.
contemptuously	sub
	head	contemptuous
	syl	con+1temp+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
contemptuousness	sub
	head	contemptuous
	syl	con+1temp+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
contend	ety	C15: from Latin contendere to strive, from com- with+ tendere to stretch, aim
contend	1.
	syl	con+tend
	pron	<k*n1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to struggle in rivalry, battle, etc.; vie.
contend	2.
	syl	con+tend
	pron	<k*n1tend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to argue earnestly; debate.
contend	3.
	syl	con+tend
	pron	<k*n1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to assert or maintain.
contender	sub
	head	contend
	syl	con+1tend+er
	pos	n.
contendingly	sub
	head	contend
	syl	con+1tend+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
content	ety	C15: from Latin contentus contained, from contin*_ere to #7contain 
content	H1.1.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	everything that is inside a container.
	exam	1	the contents of a box.
content	H1.2.a.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	the chapters or divisions of a book.
content	H1.2.b.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	a list, printed at the front of a book, of chapters or divisions together with the number of the first page of each.
content	H1.3.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	the meaning or significance of a poem, painting, or other work of art, as distinguished from its style or form.
content	H1.4.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	all that is contained or dealt with in a discussion, piece of writing, etc.; substance.
content	H1.5.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity or size of a thing.
content	H1.6.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	the proportion of a substance contained in an alloy, mixture, etc..
	exam	1	the lead content of petrol.
content	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin contentus contented, that is, having restrained desires, from contin*_ere to restrain
content	H2.1.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<k*n1tent>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	mentally or emotionally satisfied with things as they are.
content	H2.2.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<k*n1tent>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	assenting to or willing to accept circumstances, a proposed course of action, etc.
content	H2.3.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<k*n1tent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	postpositive
	def	to make (oneself or another person) content or satisfied.
	exam	1	to content oneself with property.
content	H2.4.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<k*n1tent>
	pos	vb.
	usage	postpositive
	def	peace of mind; mental or emotional satisfaction.
content	H2.5.
	syl	con+tent
	pron	<k*n1tent>
	pos	interj.
	usage	postpositive; Brit. in the House of Lords
	def	a formal expression of assent, as opposed to the expression {not content}.
contently	sub
	head	content
	syl	con+1tent+ly
	pos	adv.
contentment	sub
	head	content
	syl	con+1tent+ment
	pos	n.
contented	0.
	syl	con+tent+ed
	pron	<k*n1tentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	accepting one's situation or life with equanimity and satisfaction.
contentedly	sub
	head	contented
	syl	con+1tent+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
contentedness	sub
	head	contented
	syl	con+1tent+ed+ness
	pos	n.
contention	ety	C14: from Latin contenti*_o exertion, from contendere to #7contend 
contention	1.
	syl	con+ten+tion
	pron	<k*n1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a struggling between op?!ponents; competition.
contention	2.
	syl	con+ten+tion
	pron	<k*n1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	dispute in an argument (esp. in the phrase {bone of contention) }.
contention	3.
	syl	con+ten+tion
	pron	<k*n1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a point asserted in argument.
contentious	1.
	syl	con+ten+tious
	pron	<k*n1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to argue or quarrel.
contentious	2.
	syl	con+ten+tious
	pron	<k*n1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or characterized by dispute; controversial.
contentious	3.
	syl	con+ten+tious
	pron	<k*n1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	relating to a cause or legal business that is contested, esp. a probate matter.
contentiously	sub
	head	contentious
	syl	con+1ten+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
contentiousness	sub
	head	contentious
	syl	con+1ten+tious+ness
	pos	n.
content word	0.
	syl	con+tent word
	pron	<1kontent>
	pos	n.
	def	a word to which an independent meaning can be given by reference to a world outside any sentence in which the word may occur. Compare {function word, lexical meaning}.
conterminous	ety	C17: from Latin conterminus, from terminus end, boundary
conterminal	infl
	head	conterminous
	or	coterminous
	syl	con+ter+mi+nal
	pron	<k*u1tR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
coterminous	infl
	head	conterminous
	or	conterminal
	syl	co+ter+mi+nous
	pron	<k*u1tR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
conterminous	1.
	syl	con+ter+mi+nous
	pron	<k*n1tR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	enclosed within a common boundary.
conterminous	2.
	syl	con+ter+mi+nous
	pron	<k*n1tR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	meeting at the ends; without a break or interruption.
conterminously	sub
	head	conterminous
	syl	con+1ter+mi+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
conterminally	sub
	head	conterminous
	or	coterminously
	syl	con+1ter+mi+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
coterminously	sub
	head	conterminous
	or	conterminally
	syl	co+1ter+mi+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
contest	ety	C16: from Latin contest*_ar*_i to introduce a lawsuit, from testis witness
contest	1.
	syl	con+test
	pron	<1kontest>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal game or match in which two or more people, teams, etc., compete and attempt to win.
contest	2.
	syl	con+test
	pron	<1kontest>
	pos	n.
	def	a struggle for victory between opposing forces or interests.
contest	3.
	syl	con+test
	pron	<k*n1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try to disprove; call in question.
contest	4.
	syl	con+test
	pron	<k*n1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by with or against
	def	to fight, dispute, or contend (with).
	exam	1	a contested election.
contestable	sub
	head	contest
	syl	con+1test+a:ble
	pos	adj.
contestableness	sub
	head	contest
	or	contestability
	syl	con+1test+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
contestability	sub
	head	contest
	or	contestableness
	syl	con+2test+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
contestably	sub
	head	contest
	syl	con+1test+a:bly
	pos	adv.
contestation	sub
	head	contest
	syl	con+tes+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
contester	sub
	head	contest
	syl	con+1test+er
	pos	n.
contestingly	sub
	head	contest
	syl	con+1test+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
contestant	0.
	syl	con+test+ant
	pron	<k*n1test*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes part in a contest; competitor.
context	ety	C15: from Latin contextus a putting together, from contexere to interweave, from com- to?!gether+ texere to weave, braid
context	1.
	syl	con+text
	pron	<1kontekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of a piece of writing, speech, etc., that precede and follow a word or passage and contribute to its full meaning.
	exam	1	it is unfair to quote out of context.
context	2.
	syl	con+text
	pron	<1kontekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the conditions and circumstances that are relevant to an event, fact, etc.
contextual	0.
	syl	con+tex+tu:al
	pron	<k*n1tekstju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, dependent on, or using context.
	exam	1	contextual criticism of a book.
contextually	sub
	head	contextual
	syl	con+1tex+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
contextualise	alt
	head	contextualize
	or	contextualize
	syl	con+tex+tu+al+ise
	pron	<k*n1tekstju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
contextualize	0.
	or	contextualise
	syl	con+tex+tu+al+ize
	pron	<k*n1tekstju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state the social, grammatical, or other context of; put into context.
contexture	1.
	syl	con+tex+ture
	pron	<k*n1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact, process, or manner of weaving or of being woven together.
contexture	2.
	syl	con+tex+ture
	pron	<k*n1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of assembled parts; structure.
contexture	3.
	syl	con+tex+ture
	pron	<k*n1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an interwoven structure; fabric.
contextural	sub
	head	contexture
	syl	con+1tex+tur+al
	pos	adj.
contiguous	ety	C17: from Latin contiguus, from contingere to touch; see #7contact 
contiguous	1.
	syl	con+tig:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tigju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	touching along the side or boundary; in contact.
contiguous	2.
	syl	con+tig:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tigju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically adjacent; neighbouring.
contiguous	3.
	syl	con+tig:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tigju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	preceding or following in time.
contiguity	sub
	head	contiguous
	or	contiguousness
	syl	con+ti+gu+i:ty
	pron	<2konti1gju:iti>
	pos	n.
contiguousness	sub
	head	contiguous
	or	contiguity
	syl	con+1tig:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
contiguously	sub
	head	contiguous
	syl	con+1tig:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
continent	ety	C16: from the Latin phrase terra continens continuous land, from contin*_ere ; see #7contain  &- con+ti+n$en+tal (@!k$Ant$I#!nent%@l) adj. &- @!con+ti+#!nen+tal+ly adv.
continent	H1.1.
	syl	con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the earth's large land masses (Asia, Australia, Africa, Europe, North and South America, and Antarctica).
continent	H1.2.
	syl	con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the earth's crust that rises above the oceans and is composed of sialic rocks. Including the continental shelves, the continents occupy 30 per cent of the earth's surface.
continent	H1.3.a.
	syl	con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	mainland as opposed to islands.
continent	H1.3.b.
	syl	con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous extent of land.
continent	ety	C14: from Latin continent-, present participle of contin*_ere; see #7contain  &- #!con+ti+nence or #!con+ti+nen+cy n. &- #!con+ti+nent+ly adv.
continent	H2.1.
	syl	con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to control urination and defecation.
continent	H2.2.
	syl	con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exercising self-restraint, esp. from sexual activity; chaste.
the	infl
	head	Continent
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Continent	0.
	syl	Con+ti+nent
	pron	<1kontin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the mainland of Europe as distinguished from the British Isles.
Continental	1.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2konti1nentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of Europe, excluding the British Isles.
Continental	2.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2konti1nentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the 13 original British North American colonies during and immediate?!ly after the War of American Independence.
Continental	3.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2konti1nentL>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	an inhabitant of Europe, excluding the British Isles.
Continental	4.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2konti1nentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular soldier of the rebel army during the War of American Independence.
Continental	5.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2konti1nentL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. History.
	def	a currency note issued by the Continental Congress.
Continentalism	sub
	head	Continental
	syl	Con+ti+1nen+tal+2ism
	pos	n.
Continentalist	sub
	head	Continental
	syl	Con+ti+1nen+tal+ist
	pos	n.
continental breakfast	0.
	syl	con+ti+nen+tal break+fast
	pos	n.
	def	a light breakfast of coffee and rolls.
continental climate	0.
	syl	con+ti+nen+tal cli+mate
	pos	n.
	def	a climate characterized by hot summers, cold winters, and little rainfall, typical of the interior of a continent.
Continental Congress	0.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal Con+gress
	pos	n.
	def	the assembly of delegates from the North American rebel colonies held during and after the War of American Independence. It issued the Declaration of Independence (1776) and framed the Articles of Confederation (1777).
continental divide	0.
	syl	con+ti+nen+tal di+vide
	pos	n.
	def	the watershed of a continent, esp. the principal watershed of North America, formed by the Rocky Mountains.
continental drift	0.
	syl	con+ti+nen+tal drift
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the theory that the earth's continents move gradually over the surface of the planet on a substratum of magma. The present-day configuration of the continents is thought to be the result of the fragmentation of a single landmass, Pangaea, that existed 200 million years ago. See also {plate tectonics}.
continental quilt	0.
	syl	con+ti+nen+tal quilt
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a quilt, stuffed with down and containing pockets of air, used as a bed cover in place of the top sheet and blankets. Also called {duvet}.
continental shelf	0.
	syl	con+ti+nen+tal shelf
	pos	n.
	def	the sea bed surrounding a continent at depths of up to about 200 metres (100 fathoms), at the edge of which the {continental slope} drops steeply to the ocean floor.
the	infl
	head	Continental System
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Continental System	0.
	syl	Con+ti+nen+tal Sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	Napoleon's plan in 1806 to blockade Britain by excluding her ships from ports on the mainland of Europe.
contingence	1.
	syl	con+tin+gence
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of touching or being in contact.
contingence	2.
	syl	con+tin+gence
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {contingency}.
contingencies	infl
	head	contingency
	syl	con+tin+gen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contingency	1.a.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a possible but not very likely future event or condition; eventuality.
contingency	1.b.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a contingency plan.
contingency	2.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	something dependent on a possible future event.
contingency	3.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact, event, etc., incidental to or dependent on something else.
contingency	4.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the state of being contingent.
contingency	5.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	dependence on chance; uncertainty.
contingency	6.a.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of association between theoretical and observed common frequencies of two graded or classified variables. It is measured by the chi-square test.
contingency	6.b.
	syl	con+tin+gen+cy
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a contingency table;
	exam	2	the contingency coefficient.
contingent	ety	C14: from Latin contingere to touch, fall to one's lot, befall; see also #7contact 
contingent	1.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by on or upon
	def	dependent on events, conditions, etc., not yet known; conditional.
contingent	2.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	true under certain conditions, false under others.
contingent	3.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening by chance or without known cause; accidental.
contingent	4.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	that may or may not happen; uncertain.
contingent	5.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a military force, parade, etc.
contingent	6.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a representative group distinguished by common origin, interests, etc., that is part of a larger group or gathering.
contingent	7.
	syl	con+tin+gent
	pron	<k*n1tinJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a possible or chance occurrence.
contingently	sub
	head	contingent
	syl	con+1tin+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
continual	ety	C14: from Old French continuel, from Latin continuus uninterrupted, from contin*_ere to hold together, #7contain 
continual	1.
	syl	con+tin+u:al
	pron	<k*n1tinju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	recurring frequently, esp. at regular intervals.
continual	2.
	syl	con+tin+u:al
	pron	<k*n1tinju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring without interruption; continuous in time.
continuality	sub
	head	continual
	or	continualness
	syl	con+2tin:u+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
continualness	sub
	head	continual
	or	continuality
	syl	con+1tin:u+al+ness
	pos	n.
continually	sub
	head	continual
	syl	con+1tin:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
continuance	1.
	syl	con+tin:u+ance
	pron	<k*n1tinju*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of continuing.
continuance	2.
	syl	con+tin:u+ance
	pron	<k*n1tinju*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of an action, condition, etc.
continuance	3.
	syl	con+tin:u+ance
	pron	<k*n1tinju*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the postponement or adjournment of a legal proceeding.
continuant	1.
	syl	con+tin:u+ant
	pron	<k*n1tinju*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a speech sound, such as (l), (r), (f), or (s), in which the closure of the vocal tract is incomplete, allowing the continuous passage of the breath. {~}
continuant	2.
	syl	con+tin:u+ant
	pron	<k*n1tinju*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to or denoting a continuant.
continuation	1.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tion
	pron	<k*n2tinju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or thing added, esp. to a book or play, that serves to continue or extend; sequel.
continuation	2.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tion
	pron	<k*n2tinju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a renewal of an interrupted action, process, etc.; resumption.
continuation	3.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tion
	pron	<k*n2tinju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of continuing without interruption; prolongation.
continuation	4.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tion
	pron	<k*n2tinju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {contango} (senses 1, 2)}.
continuative	1.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tive
	pron	<k*n1tinju*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving or tending to continue.
continuative	2.a.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tive
	pron	<k*n1tinju*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of any word, phrase, or clause
	def	expressing continuation.
continuative	2.b.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tive
	pron	<k*n1tinju*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of verbs
	def	another word for { {progressive} (sense 8)}. {~}
continuative	3.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tive
	pron	<k*n1tinju*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a continuative word, phrase, or clause.
continuatively	sub
	head	continuative
	syl	con+1tin:u+a:tive+ly
	pos	adv.
continuator	0.
	syl	con+tin:u+a:tor
	pron	<k*n1tinju2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who continues something, esp. the work of someone else.
continue	ety	C14: from Old French continuer, from Latin continu*_are to join together, from continuus #7continuous 
continues	infl
	head	continue
	syl	con+tin:ues
	pos	vb.
continuing	infl
	head	continue
	syl	con+tin:u+ing
	pos	vb.
continued	infl
	head	continue
	syl	con+tin:ued.
	pos	vb.
continue	1.
	syl	con+tin:ue
	pron	<k*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to remain or cause to remain in a particular condition, capacity, or place.
continue	2.
	syl	con+tin:ue
	pron	<k*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to carry on uninterruptedly (a course of action); persist in (something).
	exam	1	he continued running.
continue	3.
	syl	con+tin:ue
	pron	<k*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to resume after an interruption.
	exam	1	we'll continue after lunch.
continue	4.
	syl	con+tin:ue
	pron	<k*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw out or be drawn out; prolong or be prolonged.
	exam	1	continue the chord until it meets the tangent.
continue	5.
	syl	con+tin:ue
	pron	<k*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, chiefly Scot.
	def	to postpone or adjourn (legal proceedings).
continuable	sub
	head	continue
	syl	con+1tin:u+a:ble
	pos	adj.
continuer	sub
	head	continue
	syl	con+1tin:u+er
	pos	n.
continuingly	sub
	head	continue
	syl	con+1tin:u+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
continued fraction	0.
	syl	con+tin:ued frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a number plus a fraction whose denominator contains a number and a fraction whose de?!nominator contains a number and a fraction, and so on.
continuities	infl
	head	continuity
	syl	con+ti+nu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
continuity	1.
	syl	con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	logical sequence, cohesion, or connection.
continuity	2.
	syl	con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous or connected whole.
continuity	3.
	syl	con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the comprehensive script or scenario of detail and movement in a film or broadcast.
continuity	4.
	syl	con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous projection of a film, using automatic rewind.
man	alt
	head	continuity girl
	or	continuity girl
	syl	man
	pos	n.
continuity girl	0.
	or	man
	syl	con+ti+nu+i:ty girl
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or man whose job is to ensure continuity and consistency, esp. in matters of dress, make-up, etc., in successive shots of a film, esp. when these shots are filmed on different days.
continuo	ety	Italian, literally: continuous
continuos	infl
	head	continuo
	syl	con+tin:u:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
continuo	1.a.
	syl	con+tin:u:o
	pron	<k*n1tinju2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {basso continuo} (see {thorough bass) }.
continuo	1.b.
	syl	con+tin:u:o
	pron	<k*n1tinju2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a continuo accompaniment.
continuo	2.
	syl	con+tin:u:o
	pron	<k*n1tinju2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the thorough-bass part as played on a keyboard instrument, often supported by a cello, bassoon, etc.
continuous	ety	C17: from Latin continuus, from contin*_ere to hold together, #7contain 
continuous	1.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	prolonged without interruption; unceasing.
	exam	1	a continuous noise.
continuous	2.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an unbroken series or pattern.
continuous	3.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function or curve
	def	changing gradually in value as the variable changes in value. At any value of the continuous function f , lim\ $>\ f =f . Compare { {discontinuous} (sense 2)}.
continuous	4.a.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a variable
	def	having consecutive values that are infinitesimally close, so that its analysis requires integration rather than summation.
continuous	4.b.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a distribution
	def	relating to a continuous variable. Compare { {discrete} (sense 3)}.
continuous	5.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<k*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for { {progressive} (sense 8)}.
continuously	sub
	head	continuous
	syl	con+1tin:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
continuousness	sub
	head	continuous
	syl	con+1tin:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
continuous creation	1.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous cre:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that matter is being created continuously in the universe. See {steady-state theory}.
continuous creation	2.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous cre:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that animate matter is being continuously created from inanimate matter.
continuous spectrum	0.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous spec+trum
	pos	n.
	def	a spectrum that contains or appears to contain all wavelengths over a wide portion of its range. The emission spectrum of incandescent solids is continuous; spectra consisting of a large number of lines may appear continuous.
continuous stationery	0.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous sta+tion+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	stationery in which the sheets are joined together and folded alternately, used esp. for computer printouts.
continuous waves	0.
	syl	con+tin:u+ous waves
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	radio waves generated as a continuous train of oscillations having a constant frequency and amplitude. Abbrev: {CW}.
continuum	ety	C17: from Latin, neuter of continuus #7continuous 
continua	infl
	head	continuum
	or	continuums
	syl	con+tin:u:a
	pron	<-1tinju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
continuums	infl
	head	continuum
	or	continua
	syl	con+tin+u:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
continuum	1.
	syl	con+tin+u:um
	pron	<k*n1tinju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous series or whole, no part of which is perceptibly different from the adjacent parts.
continuum	2.
	syl	con+tin+u:um
	pron	<k*n1tinju*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set of elements between any two of which a third element can always be inserted.
	exam	1	a continuum of real numbers.
conto	ety	C17: from Portuguese, from Late Latin computus calculation, from comput*_are to reckon, #7compute ; see #7count %1
contos	infl
	head	conto
	syl	con+tos
	pron	<-t*uz>, Portuguese <-tuS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conto	1.
	syl	con+to
	pron	<1kont*u>, Portuguese <1kontu>, Portuguese <-tuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a Portuguese monetary unit worth 1000 escudos.
conto	2.
	syl	con+to
	pron	<1kont*u>, Portuguese <1kontu>, Portuguese <-tuS>
	pos	n.
	def	an unofficial Brazilian monetary unit worth 1000 cruzeiros.
contort	ety	C15: from Latin contortus intricate, obscure, from contorqu*_ere to whirl around, from torqu*_ere to twist, wrench
contort	0.
	syl	con+tort
	pron	<k*n1tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to twist or bend severely out of place or shape, esp. in a strained manner.
contortive	sub
	head	contort
	syl	con+1tor+tive
	pos	adj.
contorted	1.
	syl	con+tort+ed
	pron	<k*n1tc:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	twisted out of shape.
contorted	2.
	syl	con+tort+ed
	pron	<k*n1tc:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of petals and sepals in a bud
	def	twisted so that they overlap on one side.
contortedly	sub
	head	contorted
	syl	con+1tort+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
contortedness	sub
	head	contorted
	syl	con+1tort+ed+ness
	pos	n.
contortion	1.
	syl	con+tor+tion
	pron	<k*n1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of contorting or the state of being contorted.
contortion	2.
	syl	con+tor+tion
	pron	<k*n1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a twisted shape or position.
contortion	3.
	syl	con+tor+tion
	pron	<k*n1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something twisted or out of the ordinary in character, meaning, etc.
	exam	1	mental contortions.
contortional	sub
	head	contortion
	syl	con+1tor+tion+al
	pos	adj.
contortioned	sub
	head	contortion
	syl	con+1tor+tioned
	pos	adj.
contortionist	1.
	syl	con+tor+tion+ist
	pron	<k*n1tc:S*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a performer who contorts his body for the entertainment of others.
contortionist	2.
	syl	con+tor+tion+ist
	pron	<k*n1tc:S*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who twists or warps meaning or thoughts.
	exam	1	a verbal contortionist.
contortionistic	sub
	head	contortionist
	syl	con+2tor+tion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
contour	ety	C17: from French, from Italian contorno, from contornare to sketch, from tornare to #7turn 
contour	1.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outline of a mass of land, figure, or body; a defining line.
contour	2.a.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {contour line}.
contour	2.b.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a contour map.
contour	3.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the shape or surface, esp. of a curving form.
	exam	1	the contours of her body were full and round.
contour	4.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	shaped to fit the form of something.
	exam	1	a contour chair.
contour	5.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	def	to shape so as to form the contour of something.
contour	6.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark contour lines on.
contour	7.
	syl	con+tour
	pron	<1kontu*>
	pos	n.
	def	to construct (a road, railway, etc.) to follow the outline of the land.
contour feather	0.
	syl	con+tour feath+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of the feathers that cover the body of an adult bird, apart from the wings and tail, and determine its shape.
contour interval	0.
	syl	con+tour in+ter+val
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in altitude represented by the space between two contour lines on a map.
contour line	0.
	syl	con+tour line
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map or chart joining points of equal height or depth. Often shortened to {contour}.
contour ploughing	0.
	syl	con+tour plough+ing
	pos	n.
	def	ploughing following the contours of the land, to minimize the effects of erosion.
contr	1.
	syl	contr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contraction.
contr	2.
	syl	contr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contralto.
contra-	ety	from Latin, from contr*_a against
contra-	1.
	syl	con:tra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	against; contrary; opposing; contrasting.
	exam	1	contraceptive;
	exam	2	contradistinction.
contra-	2.
	syl	con:tra-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in music
	def	pitched below.
	exam	1	contrabass.
contraband	ety	C16: from Spanish contrabanda, from Italian contrabando (modern contrabbando) , from Medieval Latin contrabannum, from #7contra -#7+ bannum ban, of Germanic origin
contraband	1.a.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	goods that are prohibited by law from being exported or imported.
contraband	1.b.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	illegally imported or exported goods.
contraband	2.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	illegal traffic in such goods; smuggling.
contraband	3.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {contraband of war}. goods that a neutral country may not supply to a belligerent.
contraband	4.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	during the American Civil War
	def	a Black slave captured by the Union forces or escaped to the Union lines.
contraband	5.a.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	forbidden by law from being imported or exported.
contraband	5.b.
	syl	con:tra+band
	pron	<1kontr*2b@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	illegally imported or exported.
contrabandist	sub
	head	contraband
	syl	con:tra+2band+ist
	pos	n.
contrabass	1.a.
	syl	con:tra+bass
	pron	<2kontr*1bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various families of musical instruments that is lower in pitch than the bass.
contrabass	2.
	syl	con:tra+bass
	pron	<2kontr*1bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {double bass}.
contrabass	3.
	syl	con:tra+bass
	pron	<2kontr*1bAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denot?!ing the instrument of a family that is lower than the bass.
contrabassist	sub
	head	contrabass
	syl	con:tra+bass+ist
	pron	<2kontr*1bAsist>, <-1b@s->
	pos	n.
contrabassoon	0.
	syl	con:tra+bas+soon
	pron	<2kontr*b*1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest instrument in the oboe family, pitched an octave below the bassoon; double bassoon.
contrabassoonist	sub
	head	contrabassoon
	syl	con:tra+bas+1soon+ist
	pos	n.
contraception	ety	C19: from #7contra -#7+conception 
contraception	0.
	syl	con:tra+cep+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevention by artificial means of conception. Methods in common use include preventing the sperm from reaching the ovum (using condoms, diaphragms, etc.), inhibiting ovulation (using oral contraceptive pills), preventing implantation (using intrauterine devices), killing the sperm (using spermicides), and preventing the sperm from entering the seminal fluid (by vasectomy). Compare {birth control, family planning}.
contraceptive	1.
	syl	con:tra+cep+tive
	pron	<2kontr*1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or used for contraception; able or tending to prevent impregnation.
contraceptive	2.
	syl	con:tra+cep+tive
	pron	<2kontr*1septiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that prevents or tends to prevent conception.
contract	ety	C16: from Latin contractus agreement, something drawn up, from contrahere to draw together, from trahere to draw
contract	1.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become smaller, narrower, shorter, etc..
	exam	1	metals contract as the temperature is reduced.
contract	2.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. sometimes foll. by for; when; tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to enter into an agreement with (a person, company, etc.) to deliver (goods or services) or to do (something) on mutually agreed and binding terms, often in writing.
contract	3.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or be drawn together; coalesce or cause to coalesce.
contract	4.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire, incur, or become affected by (a disease, liability, debt, etc.).
contract	5.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten (a word or phrase) by the omission of letters or syllables, usually indicated in writing by an apostrophe.
contract	6.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to unite (two vowels) or (of two vowels) to be united within a word or at a word boundary so that a new long vowel or diphthong is formed.
contract	7.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of the brow or a muscle
	def	to wrinkle or be drawn together.
contract	8.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<k*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange (a marriage) for; betroth.
contract	9.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal agreement between two or more parties.
contract	10.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a document that states the terms of such an agreement.
contract	11.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of law treating of contracts.
contract	12.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	marriage considered as a formal agreement.
contract	13.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {contract bridge}.
contract	14.a.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the bidding sequence before play
	def	the highest bid, which determines trumps and the number of tricks one side must try to make.
contract	14.b.
	syl	con+tract
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the number and suit of these tricks.
contractible	sub
	head	contract
	syl	con+1tract+i:ble
	pos	adj.
contractibly	sub
	head	contract
	syl	con+1tract+i:bly
	pos	adv.
contract bridge	0.
	syl	con+tract bridge
	pron	<1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the most common variety of bridge, in which the declarer receives points counting towards game and rubber only for tricks he bids as well as makes, any overtricks receiving bonus points. Compare {auction bridge}.
contractile	0.
	syl	con+trac+tile
	pron	<k*n1tr@ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power to contract or to cause contraction.
contractility	sub
	head	contractile
	syl	con+trac+til+i:ty
	pron	<2kontr@k1tiliti>
	pos	n.
contraction	1.
	syl	con+trac+tion
	pron	<k*n1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of contracting or the state of being contracted.
contraction	2.
	syl	con+trac+tion
	pron	<k*n1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any normal shortening or tensing of an organ or part, esp. of a muscle.
contraction	3.
	syl	con+trac+tion
	pron	<k*n1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any abnormal tightening or shrinking of an organ or part.
contraction	4.
	syl	con+trac+tion
	pron	<k*n1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shortening of a word or group of words, often marked in written English by an apostrophe.
	exam	1	I've come
contractively	sub
	head	contraction
	syl	con+1trac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
contractiveness	sub
	head	contraction
	syl	con+1trac+tive+ness
	pos	n.
contractor	1.
	syl	con+trac+tor
	pron	<1kontr@kt*>, <k*n1tr@k->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or firm that contracts to supply materials or labour, esp. for building.
contractor	2.
	syl	con+trac+tor
	pron	<1kontr@kt*>, <k*n1tr@k->
	pos	n.
	def	something that contracts, esp. a muscle.
contractor	3.
	syl	con+trac+tor
	pron	<1kontr@kt*>, <k*n1tr@k->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who is a party to a contract.
contractor	4.
	syl	con+trac+tor
	pron	<1kontr@kt*>, <k*n1tr@k->
	pos	n.
	def	the declarer in bridge.
contract out	0.
	syl	con+tract out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to agree not to participate in something, esp. the state pension scheme.
contractual	0.
	syl	con+trac+tu:al
	pron	<k*n1tr@ktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of or assured by a contract.
contractually	sub
	head	contractual
	syl	con+1trac+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
contracture	0.
	syl	con+trac+ture
	pron	<k*n1tr@kS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder in which a skeletal muscle is permanently tightened (contracted), most often caused by spasm or paralysis of the antagonist muscle that maintains normal muscle tension.
contradance	0.
	syl	con:tra+dance
	pron	<1kontr*2da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {contredanse}.
contradict	ety	C16: from Latin contr*_ad*_icere, from #7contr*_a -#7+ d*_icere to speak, say
contradict	1.
	syl	con:tra+dict
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affirm the opposite of (a proposition, statement, etc.).
contradict	2.
	syl	con:tra+dict
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare (a proposition, statement, etc.) to be false or incorrect; deny.
contradict	3.
	syl	con:tra+dict
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be argumentative or contrary.
contradict	4.
	syl	con:tra+dict
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be inconsistent with (a proposition, etc.).
	exam	1	the facts contradicted his theory.
contradict	5.
	syl	con:tra+dict
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of two or more facts, principles, etc.
	def	to be at variance; be in contradiction.
contradictable	sub
	head	contradict
	syl	con:tra+1dict+a:ble
	pos	adj.
contradicter	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictor
	syl	con:tra+1dict+er
	pos	n.
contradictor	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradicter
	syl	con+tra+1dic+tor
	pos	n.
contradictive	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictious
	syl	con:tra+1dic+tive
	pos	adj.
contradictious	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictive
	syl	con:tra+1dic+tious
	pos	adj.
contradictively	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictiously
	syl	con:tra+1dic+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
contradictiously	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictively
	syl	con:tra+1dic+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
contradictiveness	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictiousness
	syl	con:tra+1dic+tive+ness
	pos	n.
contradictiousness	sub
	head	contradict
	or	contradictiveness
	syl	con:tra+1dic+tious+ness
	pos	n.
contradiction	1.
	syl	con:tra+dic+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of going against; opposition; denial.
contradiction	2.
	syl	con:tra+dic+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration of the opposite or contrary.
contradiction	3.
	syl	con:tra+dic+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement that is at variance with itself (often in the phrase {a contradiction in terms}) .
contradiction	4.
	syl	con:tra+dic+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	conflict or inconsist?!ency, as between events, qualities, etc.
contradiction	5.
	syl	con:tra+dic+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing containing conflicting qualities.
contradictory	1.
	syl	con:tra+dic+to:ry
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	inconsistent; incompatible.
contradictory	2.
	syl	con:tra+dic+to:ry
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to argument and contention.
	exam	1	a contradictory person.
contradictory	3.
	syl	con:tra+dic+to:ry
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a pair of propositions
	def	unable to be both true or both false at once. Compare { {contrary} (sense 5)}, { {sub?!contrary} (sense 1)}.
contradictories	infl
	head	contradictory
	syl	con:tra+dic+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contradictory	4.
	syl	con:tra+dic+to:ry
	pron	<2kontr*1dikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two logical propositions that cannot both be true or both be false.
contradictorily	sub
	head	contradictory
	syl	con:tra+1dic+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
contradictoriness	sub
	head	contradictory
	syl	con:tra+1dic+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
contradistinction	0.
	syl	con:tra+dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<2kontr*di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinction made by contrasting different qualities.
contradistinctive	sub
	head	contradistinction
	syl	con:tra+dis+1tinc+tive
	pos	adj.
contradistinctively	sub
	head	contradistinction
	syl	con:tra+dis+1tinc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
contradistinguish	0.
	syl	con:tra+dis+tin+guish
	pron	<2kontr*di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to differentiate by means of contrasting or opposing qualities.
contrail	ety	C20: from #7con (#7densation) #7+trail 
contrail	0.
	syl	con+trail
	pron	<1kontrAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vapour trail}.
contraindicate	0.
	syl	con:tra+in+di+cate
	pron	<2kontr*1indi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to advise against or indicate the possible danger of (a drug, treatment, etc.).
contraindicant	sub
	head	contraindicate
	syl	con:tra+1in+di+cant
	pos	n.
contraindication	sub
	head	contraindicate
	syl	con:tra+2in+di+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
contralto	ety	C18: from Italian; see #7contra -#7, alto 
contraltos	infl
	head	contralto
	or	ti
	syl	con+tral+tos
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ti	infl
	head	contralto
	or	contraltos
	syl	+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contralto	1.
	syl	con+tral+to
	pron	<k*n1tr@lt*u>, <-1tra:l->
	pos	n.
	def	the alto voice of a female soloist or operatic singer.
contralto	2.
	syl	con+tral+to
	pron	<k*n1tr@lt*u>, <-1tra:l->
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice. Compare {alto}.
contralto	3.
	syl	con+tral+to
	pron	<k*n1tr@lt*u>, <-1tra:l->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a con?!tralto.
	exam	1	the contralto part.
contraposition	1.
	syl	con:tra+po+si+tion
	pron	<2kontr*p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of placing opposite or against, esp. in contrast or antithesis.
contraposition	2.
	syl	con:tra+po+si+tion
	pron	<2kontr*p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the conclusion drawn from a proposition by negating its terms and changing their order.
	exam	1	the contraposition of (A implies B) is (not B implies not A) .
contraption	ety	C19: perhaps from #7con (#7trivance) #7+trap+ (#7inven) #7tion 
contraption	0.
	syl	con+trap+tion
	pron	<k*n1tr@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often facetious or derogatory.
	def	a device or contrivance, esp. one considered strange, unnecessarily intricate, or improvised.
contrapuntal	ety	C19: from Italian contrappunto #7counterpoint+ -#7al %1
contrapuntal	0.
	syl	con:tra+pun+tal
	pron	<2kontr*1p^ntL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	characterized by counterpoint.
contrapuntally	sub
	head	contrapuntal
	syl	con:tra+1pun+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
contrapuntalist	alt
	head	contrapuntist
	or	contrapuntist
	syl	con:tra+pun+tal+ist
	pos	n.
contrapuntist	0.
	or	contrapuntalist
	syl	con:tra+pun+tist
	pron	<2kontr*1p^ntist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a composer skilled in counterpoint.
ties	infl
	head	contrariety
	syl	:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contrariety	1.
	syl	con:tra+ri+e:ty
	pron	<2kontr*1rI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	opposition between one thing and another; disagreement.
contrariety	2.
	syl	con:tra+ri+e:ty
	pron	<2kontr*1rI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of such opposition; inconsistency; discrepancy.
contrariety	3.
	syl	con:tra+ri+e:ty
	pron	<2kontr*1rI*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the relationship between two contraries.
contrarily	1.
	syl	con+tra+ri+ly
	pron	<k*n1tre*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a perverse or obstinate manner.
contrarily	2.
	syl	con+tra+ri+ly
	pron	<1kontr*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	on the other hand; from the opposite point of view.
contrarily	3.
	syl	con+tra+ri+ly
	pron	<1kontr*rili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an opposite, adverse, or unexpected way.
contrarious	1.
	syl	con+trar:i+ous
	pron	<k*n1tre*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	of people or animals
	def	perverse or obstinate.
contrarious	2.
	syl	con+trar:i+ous
	pron	<k*n1tre*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	of conditions, etc.
	def	unfavourable.
contrariously	sub
	head	contrarious
	syl	con+1trar:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
contrariousness	sub
	head	contrarious
	syl	con+1trar:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
contrariwise	1.
	syl	con+tra+ri+wise
	pron	<1kontre*ri2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	from a contrasting point of view; on the other hand.
contrariwise	2.
	syl	con+tra+ri+wise
	pron	<1kontre*ri2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the reverse way or direction.
contrariwise	3.
	syl	con+tra+ri+wise
	pron	<k*n1tre*ri2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a contrary manner.
contrary	ety	C14: from Latin contr*_arius opposite, from contr*_a against
contrary	1.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposed in nature, position, etc..
	exam	1	contrary ideas.
contrary	2.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<k*n1tre*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	perverse; obstinate.
contrary	3.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of wind
	def	adverse; unfavourable.
contrary	4.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	situated at right angles to each other.
contrary	5.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a pair of propositions
	def	related so that they cannot both be true at once, although they may both be false together. Compare { {subcontrary} (sense 1)}, { {contradictory} (sense 3)}.
contraries	infl
	head	contrary
	syl	con+tra+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contrary	6.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the exact opposite (esp. in the phrase {to the contrary) }.
on the contrary	7.
	head	contrary
	syl	on the contrary.
	def	quite the reverse; not at all.
contrary	8.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two exactly opposite objects, facts, or qualities.
contrary	9.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two contrary logical propositions.
contrary	10.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	in an opposite or unexpected way.
	exam	1	contrary to usual belief.
contrary	11.
	syl	con+tra+ry
	pron	<1kontr*ri>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	in conflict (with) or contravention (of).
	exam	1	contrary to nature.
contrariness	sub
	head	contrary
	syl	con+1tra+ri+ness
	pos	n.
contrast	ety	C16: (n.): via French from Italian, from contrastare (vb.), from Latin contra- against+ stare to stand &- con+#!trast+a@.ble adj.
contrast	1.
	syl	con+trast
	pron	<k*n1tra:st>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to distinguish or be distinguished by comparison of unlike or opposite qualities.
contrast	2.
	syl	con+trast
	pron	<1kontra:st>
	pos	n.
	def	distinction or emphasis of difference by comparison of opposite or dissimilar things, qualities, etc. (esp. in the phrases {by contrast, in contrast to} {with) }.
contrast	3.
	syl	con+trast
	pron	<1kontra:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing showing notable differences when compared with another.
contrast	4.
	syl	con+trast
	pron	<1kontra:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting
	def	the effect of the juxtaposition of different colours, tones, etc.
contrast	5.a.
	syl	con+trast
	pron	<1kontra:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of optical density and tone on a photographic negative or print.
contrast	5.b.
	syl	con+trast
	pron	<1kontra:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which adjacent areas of an optical image, esp. on a television screen, differ in brightness.
contrastably	sub
	head	contrast
	syl	con+1trast+a:bly
	pos	adv.
contrastingly	sub
	head	contrast
	syl	con+1trast+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
contrastive	sub
	head	contrast
	syl	con+1tras+tive
	pos	adj.
contrastively	sub
	head	contrast
	syl	con+1tras+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
contrasty	0.
	syl	con+trast:y
	pron	<k*n1tra:sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a photograph or subject
	def	having sharp gradations in tone, esp. between light and dark areas.
contrasuggestible	0.
	syl	con:tra+sug+gest+i:ble
	pron	<2kontr*s*1JestibL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	responding or tending to respond to a suggestion by doing or believing the opposite. &- {@!con@.tra+sug+@!gest+i@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {@!con@.tra+sug+#!ges+tion}
contravallation	ety	C17: from #7contra -#7+ Latin vall*_ati*_o entrenchment; compare French contrevalla?!tion 
contravallation	0.
	syl	con:tra+val+la+tion
	pron	<2kontr*v*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	fortifications built by besiegers around the place besieged.
contravene	ety	C16: from Late Latin contr*_aven*_ire, from Latin #7contra -#7+ ven*_ire to come
contravene	1.
	syl	con:tra+vene
	pron	<2kontr*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come into conflict with or infringe (rules, laws, etc.).
contravene	2.
	syl	con:tra+vene
	pron	<2kontr*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dispute or contradict (a statement, proposition, etc.).
contravener	sub
	head	contravene
	syl	con:tra+1ven+er
	pos	n.
contravention	sub
	head	contravene
	syl	con:tra+ven+tion
	pron	<2kontr*1venS*n>
	pos	n.
contrayerva	ety	C17: from Spanish contrayerba, from #7contra -#7+ yerba grass, (poisonous) plant, from Latin herba; referring to the belief that it was an antidote to poisons
contrayerva	0.
	syl	con:tra+yer+va
	pron	<2kontr*1jR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of any of several tropical American moraceous plants of the genus esp. used as a stimulant and tonic.
contredanse	ety	C19: from French, changed from English country dance; country altered to French contre (opposite) by folk etymology (because the dancers face each other)
contradance	alt
	head	contredanse
	or	contredanse
	syl	con:tra+dance
	pron	<1kontr*2da:ns>
	pos	n.
contredanse	1.
	or	contradance
	syl	con+tre+danse
	pron	<1kontr*2da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a courtly Continental version of the English country dance, similar to the quadrille.
contredanse	2.
	or	contradance
	syl	con+tre+danse
	pron	<1kontr*2da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	music written for or in the rhythm of this dance.
contretemps	ety	C17: from French, from contre against+ temps time, from Latin tempus 
contretemps	infl
	syl	con+tre+temps.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contretemps	1.
	syl	con+tre+temps
	pron	<1kontr*2ta:n>, French <k?~ctr*1t?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	an awkward or difficult situation or mishap.
contretemps	2.
	syl	con+tre+temps
	pron	<1kontr*2ta:n>, French <k?~ctr*1t?~a>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a feint made with the purpose of producing a counterthrust from one's opponent.
contrib	1.
	syl	contrib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contribution.
contrib	2.
	syl	contrib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	contributor.
contribute	ety	C16: from Latin contribuere to collect, from tribuere to grant, bestow
contribute	1.
	syl	con+trib+ute
	pron	<k*n1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to give (support, money, etc.) for a common purpose or fund.
contribute	2.
	syl	con+trib+ute
	pron	<k*n1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to supply (ideas, opinions, etc.) as part of a debate or discussion.
contribute	3.
	syl	con+trib+ute
	pron	<k*n1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be partly instrumental (in) or responsible (for).
	exam	1	drink contributed to the accident.
contribute	4.
	syl	con+trib+ute
	pron	<k*n1tribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to write (articles, etc.) for a publication.
contributable	sub
	head	contribute
	syl	con+1trib+ut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
contributive	sub
	head	contribute
	syl	con+1trib:u+tive
	pos	adj.
contributively	sub
	head	contribute
	syl	con+1trib:u+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
contributiveness	sub
	head	contribute
	syl	con+1trib:u+tive+ness
	pos	n.
contribution	1.
	syl	con+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2kontri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of contribut?!ing.
contribution	2.
	syl	con+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2kontri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something contributed, such as money or ideas.
contribution	3.
	syl	con+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2kontri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an article, story, etc., contributed to a newspaper or other publication.
contribution	4.
	syl	con+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2kontri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	a portion of the total liability incumbent on each of two or more companies for a risk with respect to which all of them have issued policies.
contribution	5.
	syl	con+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2kontri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a levy, esp. towards the cost of a war.
contributor	1.
	syl	con+trib:u+tor
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is a factor in or is partly responsible for something.
	exam	1	alcohol was a contributor to his death.
contributor	2.
	syl	con+trib:u+tor
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who contributes, esp. one who writes for a newspaper or one who makes a donation to a cause, etc.
contributory	1.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	sharing in or being partly responsible (for the cause of something).
	exam	1	a contributory factor.
contributory	2.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or donating to a common purpose or fund.
contributory	3.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating an insurance or pension scheme in which the premiums are paid partly by the employer and partly by the employees who benefit from it.
contributory	4.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable or subject to a tax or levy.
contributories	infl
	head	contributory
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contributory	5.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that contributes.
contributory	6.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<k*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Company law.
	def	a member or former member of a company liable to contribute to the assets on the winding-up of the company.
contributory negligence	0.
	syl	con+trib:u+to:ry neg+li+gence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	failure by an injured person to have taken proper precautions to prevent an accident.
contrite	ety	C14: from Latin contr*_itus worn out, from conterere to bruise, from terere to grind
contrite	1.
	syl	con+trite
	pron	<k*n1trIt>, <1kontrIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of guilt or regret; remorseful.
contrite	2.
	syl	con+trite
	pron	<k*n1trIt>, <1kontrIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from a sense of shame or guilt.
	exam	1	contrite promises.
contrite	3.
	syl	con+trite
	pron	<k*n1trIt>, <1kontrIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	remorseful for past sin and resolved to avoid future sin.
contritely	sub
	head	contrite
	syl	con+1trite+ly
	pos	adv.
contriteness	sub
	head	contrite
	syl	con+1trite+ness
	pos	n.
contrition	1.
	syl	con+tri+tion
	pron	<k*n1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	deeply felt remorse; peni?!tence.
contrition	2.
	syl	con+tri+tion
	pron	<k*n1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	detestation of past sins and a resolve to make amends, either from love of God ({perfect contrition}) or from hope of heaven ({imperfect contrition) }.
contrivance	1.
	syl	con+triv+ance
	pron	<k*n1trIv*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something contrived, esp. an ingenious device; contraption.
contrivance	2.
	syl	con+triv+ance
	pron	<k*n1trIv*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or faculty of devising or adapting; inventive skill or ability.
contrivance	3.
	syl	con+triv+ance
	pron	<k*n1trIv*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial rather than natural selection or arrangement of details, parts, etc.
contrivance	4.
	syl	con+triv+ance
	pron	<k*n1trIv*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate or deceitful plan or expedient; stratagem.
contrive	ety	C14: from Old French controver, from Late Latin controp*_are to represent by figures of speech, compare, from Latin com- together+ tropus figure of speech, #7trope 
contrive	1.
	syl	con+trive
	pron	<k*n1trIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manage (something or to do something), esp. by means of a trick; engineer.
	exam	1	he contrived to make them meet.
contrive	2.
	syl	con+trive
	pron	<k*n1trIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think up or adapt ingeniously or elaborately.
	exam	1	he contrived a new mast for the boat.
contrive	3.
	syl	con+trive
	pron	<k*n1trIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plot or scheme (treachery, evil, etc.).
contrivable	sub
	head	contrive
	syl	con+1triv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
contriver	sub
	head	contrive
	syl	con+1triv+er
	pos	n.
contrived	0.
	syl	con+trived
	pron	<k*n1trIvd>
	pos	adj.
	def	obviously planned, artificial, or lacking in spontaneity; forced; unnatural.
control	ety	C15: from Old French conteroller to regulate, from contrerolle duplicate register, system of checking, from contre- #7counter -#7+ rolle #7roll 
controls	infl
	head	control
	syl	con+trols
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
controlling	infl
	head	control
	syl	con+trol+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
controlled	infl
	head	control
	syl	con+trolled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
control	1.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to command, direct, or rule.
	exam	1	to control a country.
control	2.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check, limit, curb, or regulate; restrain.
	exam	1	to control one's emotions;
	exam	2	to control a fire.
control	3.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regulate or operate (a machine).
control	4.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to verify (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment in which the variable being investigated is held constant or is compared with a standard.
control	5.a.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regulate (financial affairs).
control	5.b.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine and verify (financial accounts).
control	6.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	power to direct or determine.
	exam	1	under control;
	exam	2	out of control.
control	7.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a means of regulation or restraint; curb; check.
	exam	1	a frontier control.
control	8.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a device or mechanism for operating a car, aircraft, etc.
control	9.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a standard of comparison used in a statistical analysis or scientific experiment.
control	10.a.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a device that regulates the operation of a machine. A {dynamic control} is one that incorporates a governor so that it responds to the output of the machine it regulates.
control	10.b.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	control panel;
	exam	2	control room.
control	11.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Spiritualism.
	def	an agency believed to assist the medium in a s*'eance.
control	12.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {control mark}. a letter, or letter and number, printed on a sheet of postage stamps, indicating authenticity, date, and series of issue.
control	13.
	syl	con+trol
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	one of a number of checkpoints on a car rally, orienteering course, etc., where competitors check in and their time, performance, etc., is recorded.
controllable	sub
	head	control
	syl	con+1trol+la:ble
	pos	adj.
controllability	sub
	head	control
	or	controllableness
	syl	con+2trol+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
controllableness	sub
	head	control
	or	controllability
	syl	con+1trol+la:ble+ness
	pos	n.
controllably	sub
	head	control
	syl	con+1trol+la:bly
	pos	adv.
control account	0.
	syl	con+trol ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	an account to which are posted the debit and credit totals of other accounts, usually in preparation of financial statements.
control chart	0.
	syl	con+trol chart
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a chart on which observed values of a variable are plotted in the order in which they occur so that excessive variations in the quality, quantity, etc., of the variable can be detected.
control column	0.
	syl	con+trol col+umn
	pos	n.
	def	a lever or pillar, usually fitted with a handwheel, used to control the movements of an aircraft. Also called: {control stick, joy stick}.
control experiment	0.
	syl	con+trol ex+per:i+ment
	pos	n.
	def	an experiment designed to check or correct the results of another experiment by removing the variable or variables operating in that other experiment. The comparison obtained is an indication or measurement of the effect of the variables concerned.
control grid	0.
	syl	con+trol grid
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	another name for { {grid} (sense 4)}, esp. in a tetrode or pentode.
control group	0.
	syl	con+trol group
	pos	n.
	def	any group used as a control in a statistical experiment, esp. a group of patients who receive either a placebo or a standard drug during an investigation of the effects of another drug on other patients.
controller	1.
	syl	con+trol+ler
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who directs, regulates, or restrains.
controller	2.
	syl	con+trol+ler
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {comptroller}. a business executive or government officer who is responsible for financial planning, control, etc.
controller	3.
	syl	con+trol+ler
	pron	<k*n1tr*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment concerned with controlling the operation of an electrical device.
controllership	sub
	head	controller
	syl	con+1trol+ler+2ship
	pos	n.
control rod	0.
	syl	con+trol rod
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of rods or tubes containing a neutron absorber, such as boron, that can be inserted into or retracted from the core of a nuclear reactor in order to control its rate of reaction.
control stick	0.
	syl	con+trol stick
	pos	n.
	def	the lever by which a pilot controls the lateral and longitudinal movements of an aircraft. Also called: {control column, joy stick}.
control surface	0.
	syl	con+trol sur+face
	pos	n.
	def	a movable aerofoil, such as a rudder, elevator, aileron, etc., that controls an aircraft or rocket.
control tower	0.
	syl	con+trol tow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a tower at an airport from which air traffic is controlled.
controversy	ety	C14: from Latin contr*_oversia, from contr*_o?!versus turned in an opposite direction, from #7contra -#7+ vertere to turn &- con+tro+ver+sial (@!k$Antr$$#!v$z$:#s$$l) adj. &- @!con+tro+#!ver+sial+@!ism n. &- @!con+tro+#!ver+sial+ist n. &- @!con+tro+#!ver+sial+ly adv.
controversies	infl
	head	controversy
	syl	con+tro+ver+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
controversy	0.
	syl	con+tro+ver+sy
	pron	<1kontr*2vR:si>, <k*n1trov->
	pos	n.
	def	dispute, argument, or debate, esp. one concerning a matter about which there is strong disagreement and esp. one carried on in public or in the press.
controvert	ety	C17: from Latin contr*_oversus; see #7controversy 
controvert	1.
	syl	con+tro+vert
	pron	<1kontr*2vR:t>, <2kontr*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny, refute, or oppose (some argument or opinion).
controvert	2.
	syl	con+tro+vert
	pron	<1kontr*2vR:t>, <2kontr*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to argue or wrangle about.
controverter	sub
	head	controvert
	syl	con+tro+2vert+er
	pos	n.
controvertible	sub
	head	controvert
	syl	con+tro+1vert+i:ble
	pos	adj.
controvertibly	sub
	head	controvert
	syl	con+tro+1vert+i:bly
	pos	adv.
contumacious	0.
	syl	con+tu+ma+cious
	pron	<2kontju1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate.
contumaciously	sub
	head	contumacious
	syl	con+tu+1ma+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
contumaciousness	sub
	head	contumacious
	syl	con+tu+1ma+cious+ness
	pos	n.
contumacy	ety	C14: from Latin contum*_acia, from contum*_ax obstinate; related to tum*_ere to swell, be proud
contumacies	infl
	head	contumacy
	syl	con+tu+ma+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contumacy	1.
	syl	con+tu+ma+cy
	pron	<1kontjum*si>
	pos	n.
	def	obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority; insubordination; disobedience.
contumacy	2.
	syl	con+tu+ma+cy
	pron	<1kontjum*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the wilful refusal of a person to appear before a court or to comply with a court order.
contumely	ety	C14: from Latin contum*_elia invective, from tum*_ere to swell, as with wrath &- con+tu+me@.li+ous (@!k$Antj$u#!mi$:l$I$$s) adj.
contumelies	infl
	head	contumely
	syl	con+tu+me:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
contumely	1.
	syl	con+tu+me:ly
	pron	<1kontjumili>
	pos	n.
	def	scornful or insulting language or behaviour.
contumely	2.
	syl	con+tu+me:ly
	pron	<1kontjumili>
	pos	n.
	def	a humiliating or scornful insult.
contumeliously	sub
	head	contumely
	syl	con+tu+1me:li+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
contumeliousness	sub
	head	contumely
	syl	con+tu+1me:li+ous+ness
	pos	n.
contuse	ety	C15: from Latin cont*_usus bruised, from contundere to grind, from tundere to beat, batter
contuse	0.
	syl	con+tuse
	pron	<k*n1tju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure (the body) without breaking the skin; bruise.
contusive	sub
	head	contuse
	syl	con+1tu+sive
	pos	adj.
contusion	0.
	syl	con+tu+sion
	pron	<k*n1tju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an injury in which the skin is not broken; bruise.
contusioned	sub
	head	contusion
	syl	con+1tu+sioned
	pos	adj.
conundrum	ety	C16: of unknown origin
conundrum	1.
	syl	co+nun+drum
	pron	<k*1n^ndr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a riddle, esp. one whose answer makes a play on words.
conundrum	2.
	syl	co+nun+drum
	pron	<k*1n^ndr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a puzzling question or problem.
conurbation	ety	C20: from #7con -#7+ -urbation, from Latin urbs city; see #7urban 
conurbation	0.
	syl	con+ur+ba+tion
	pron	<2konR:1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large densely populated urban sprawl formed by the growth and coalescence of individual towns or cities.
conure	ety	C19: from New Latin conurus, from Greek k*_onos #7cone + oura tail
conure	0.
	syl	con+ure
	pron	<1konju*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small American parrots of the genus and related genera.
convalesce	ety	C15: from Latin conval*_escere, from com- (intensive)+ val*_escere to grow strong, from val*_ere to be strong
convalesce	0.
	syl	con+va+lesce
	pron	<2konv*1les>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recover from illness, injury, or the aftereffects of a surgical operation, esp. by resting.
convalescence	1.
	syl	con+va+les+cence
	pron	<2konv*1les*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	gradual return to health after illness, injury, or an operation, esp. through rest.
convalescence	2.
	syl	con+va+les+cence
	pron	<2konv*1les*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which such recovery occurs.
convalescent	sub
	head	convalescence
	syl	con+va+1les+cent
	pos	n. adj.
convalescently	sub
	head	convalescence
	syl	con+va+1les+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
convection	ety	C19: from Late Latin convecti*_o a bringing together, from Latin convehere to bring together, gather, from vehere to bear, carry
convection	1.
	syl	con+vec+tion
	pron	<k*n1vekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of heat or mass transfer through a fluid, caused by movement of molecules from cool regions to warmer regions of lower density.
convection	2.
	syl	con+vec+tion
	pron	<k*n1vekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the process by which masses of relatively warm air are raised into the atmosphere, often cooling and forming clouds, with compensatory downward movements of cooler air.
convectional	sub
	head	convection
	syl	con+1vec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
convective	sub
	head	convection
	syl	con+1vec+tive
	pos	adj.
convectively	sub
	head	convection
	syl	con+1vec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
convector	0.
	syl	con+vec+tor
	pron	<k*n1vekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a space-heating device from which heat is transferred to the surrounding air by convection.
convenance	ety	from convenir to be suitable, from Latin conven*_ire; see #7convenient 
convenance	0.
	syl	con+ve+nance
	pron	French. <k?~cv*1n?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	suitable behaviour; propriety.
convenances	0.
	syl	con+ve+nances
	pron	French. <k?~cv*1n?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the accepted social forms; conventions.
convene	ety	C15: from Latin conven*_ire to assemble, from ven*_ire to come
convene	1.
	syl	con+vene
	pron	<k*n1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather, call together, or summon, esp. for a formal meeting.
convene	2.
	syl	con+vene
	pron	<k*n1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order to appear before a court of law, judge, tribunal, etc.
convenable	sub
	head	convene
	syl	con+1ven+a:ble
	pos	adj.
convenably	sub
	head	convene
	syl	con+1ven+a:bly
	pos	adv.
convenor	alt
	head	convener
	or	convener
	syl	con+ven+or
	pron	<k*n1vEn*>
	pos	n.
convener	0.
	or	convenor
	syl	con+ven+er
	pron	<k*n1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who convenes or chairs a meeting, committee, etc., esp. one who is specifically elected to do so.
	exam	1	a convener of shop stewards.
convenience	1.
	syl	con+ven:i+ence
	pron	<k*n1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being suitable or opportune.
	exam	1	the convenience of the hour.
convenience	2.
	syl	con+ven:i+ence
	pron	<k*n1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a convenient time or situation.
at your convenience	3.
	head	convenience
	syl	at your convenience.
	def	at a time suitable to you.
at your earliest convenience	4.
	head	convenience
	syl	at your earliest convenience.
	qual	Formal.
	def	as soon as possible.
convenience	5.
	syl	con+ven:i+ence
	pron	<k*n1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	usefulness, comfort, or facility.
convenience	6.
	syl	con+ven:i+ence
	pron	<k*n1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an object that is particularly useful, esp. a labour-saving device.
convenience	7.
	syl	con+ven:i+ence
	pron	<k*n1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic, chiefly Brit.
	def	a lavatory, esp. a public one.
make a convenience of	8.
	head	convenience
	syl	make a convenience of.
	def	to take advantage of; impose upon.
convenience food	0.
	syl	con+ven:i+ence food
	pos	n.
	def	food that needs little preparation and can be used at any time.
convenient	ety	C14: from Latin conveni*_ens appropriate, fitting, from conven*_ire to come together, be in accord with, from ven*_ire to come
convenient	1.
	syl	con+ven:i+ent
	pron	<k*n1vEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for one's purpose or needs; opportune.
convenient	2.
	syl	con+ven:i+ent
	pron	<k*n1vEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to use.
convenient	3.
	syl	con+ven:i+ent
	pron	<k*n1vEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	close by or easily accessible; handy.
conveniently	sub
	head	convenient
	syl	con+1ven:i+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
convent	ety	C13: from Old French covent, from Latin conventus meeting, from conven*_ire to come together; see #7convene 
convent	1.
	syl	con+vent
	pron	<1konv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a building inhabited by a religious community, usually of nuns.
convent	2.
	syl	con+vent
	pron	<1konv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the religious community inhabiting such a building.
convent	3.
	syl	con+vent
	pron	<1konv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {convent school}. a school in which the teachers are nuns.
conventicle	ety	C14: from Latin conventiculum a meeting, from conventus; see #7convent 
conventicle	1.
	syl	con+ven+ti+cle
	pron	<k*n1ventikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret or unauthorized assembly for worship.
conventicle	2.
	syl	con+ven+ti+cle
	pron	<k*n1ventikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small meeting house or chapel for a religious assembly, esp. of Nonconformists or Dissenters.
conventicler	sub
	head	conventicle
	syl	con+1ven+ti+cler
	pos	n.
convention	ety	C15: from Latin conventi*_o an assembling, agreeing
convention	1.a.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large formal assembly of a group with common interests, such as a political party or trade union.
convention	1.b.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons attending such an assembly.
convention	2.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	an assembly of delegates of one party to select candidates for office.
convention	3.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Diplomacy.
	def	an international agreement second only to a treaty in formality.
	exam	1	a telecommunications convention.
convention	4.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any agreement, compact, or contract.
convention	5.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the most widely accepted or established view of what is thought to be proper behaviour, good taste, etc.
convention	6.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an accepted rule, usage, etc..
	exam	1	a convention used by printers.
convention	7.
	syl	con+ven+tion
	pron	<k*n1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	Also called: {conventional}. a bid or play not to be taken at its face value, which one's partner can interpret according to a prearranged bidding system.
conventional	1.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	following the accepted customs and proprieties, esp. in a way that lacks originality.
	exam	1	conventional habits.
conventional	2.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	established by accepted usage or general agreement.
conventional	3.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a convention or assembly.
conventional	4.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	based upon the agreement or consent of parties.
conventional	5.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Arts.
	def	represented in a simplified or generalized way; conventionalized.
conventional	6.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weapons, warfare, etc.
	def	not nuclear.
conventional	7.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<k*n1venS*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	another word for { {convention} (sense 7)}.
conventionally	sub
	head	conventional
	syl	con+1ven+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conventionalism	1.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+ism
	pron	<k*n1venS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	advocacy of or conformity to that which is established.
conventionalism	2.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+ism
	pron	<k*n1venS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something con?!ventional.
conventionalism	3.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+ism
	pron	<k*n1venS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that principles become established by general agreement rather than rationally or empirically. &- {con+#!ven+tion+al+ist}
conventionalities	infl
	head	conventionality
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conventionality	1.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<k*n2venS*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or characteristic of being conventional, esp. in behaviour, thinking, etc.
conventionality	2.
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<k*n2venS*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something conventional, esp. a normal or accepted rule of behaviour; propriety.
conventionalise	alt
	head	conventionalize
	or	conventionalize
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+ise
	pron	<k*n1venS*n?!*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
conventionalize	1.
	or	conventionalise
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+ize
	pron	<k*n1venS*n?!*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make conventional.
conventionalize	2.
	or	conventionalise
	syl	con+ven+tion+al+ize
	pron	<k*n1venS*n?!*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to simplify or stylize (a design, decorative device, etc.).
conventionalization	sub
	head	conventionalize
	or	conventionalisation
	syl	con+2ven+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
conventionalisation	sub
	head	conventionalize
	or	conventionalization
	syl	con+2ven+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
conventual	1.
	syl	con+ven+tu:al
	pron	<k*n1ventju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or characteristic of a convent.
conventual	2.
	syl	con+ven+tu:al
	pron	<k*n1ventju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a convent.
conventually	sub
	head	conventual
	syl	con+1ven+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
converge	ety	C17: from Late Latin convergere, from Latin com- together+ vergere to incline
converge	1.
	syl	con+verge
	pron	<k*n1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move towards the same point.
converge	2.
	syl	con+verge
	pron	<k*n1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to meet or cause to meet; join.
converge	3.
	syl	con+verge
	pron	<k*n1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of opinions, effects, etc.
	def	to tend towards a common conclusion or result.
converge	4.
	syl	con+verge
	pron	<k*n1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Maths. of an infinite series
	def	to approach a finite limit as the number of terms increases.
converge	5.
	syl	con+verge
	pron	<k*n1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of animals and plants during evolutionary development
	def	to undergo convergence.
convergence	1.
	syl	con+ver+gence
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {con+ver+gen+cy}. the act, degree, or a point of converging.
convergence	2.
	syl	con+ver+gence
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	concurrence of opinions, results, etc.
convergence	3.
	syl	con+ver+gence
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp. of an infinite series.
	exam	1	conditional convergence.
convergence	4.
	syl	con+ver+gence
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the turning inwards of the eyes to focus on a close object.
convergence	5.
	syl	con+ver+gence
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {convergent evolution}. the evolutionary development of a superficial resemblance between unrelated animals that occupy a similar environment, as in the evolution of wings in birds and bats.
convergence	6.
	syl	con+ver+gence
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	accumulation of air in a region that has a greater inflow than outflow of air, often giving rise to vertical air currents. See also {Intertropical Convergence Zone}.
convergent	1.
	syl	con+ver+gent
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more lines, paths, etc.
	def	moving towards or meeting at some common point.
convergent	2.
	syl	con+ver+gent
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of forces, ideas, etc.
	def	tending towards the same result; merging.
convergent	3.
	syl	con+ver+gent
	pron	<k*n1vR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of an infinite series
	def	having a finite limit.
convergent thinking	0.
	syl	con+ver+gent think+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	thinking in which a common attribute is abstracted from many different objects or ideas.
conversable	1.
	syl	con+vers+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy or pleasant to talk to.
conversable	2.
	syl	con+vers+a:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or inclined to talk.
conversableness	sub
	head	conversable
	syl	con+1vers+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
conversably	sub
	head	conversable
	syl	con+1vers+a:bly
	pos	adv.
conversant	0.
	syl	con+ver+sant
	pron	<k*n1vR:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by with
	def	experienced (in), familiar (with), or acquainted (with).
conversance	sub
	head	conversant
	or	conversancy
	syl	con+1ver+sance
	pos	n.
conversancy	sub
	head	conversant
	or	conversance
	syl	con+1ver+san+cy
	pos	n.
conversantly	sub
	head	conversant
	syl	con+1ver+sant+ly
	pos	adv.
conversation	1.
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion
	pron	<2konv*1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the interchange through speech of information, ideas, etc.; spoken communication.
make conversation	2.
	head	conversation
	syl	make conversation.
	def	to talk in an artificial way.
conversational	1.
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion+al
	pron	<2konv*1sAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, using, or in the manner of conversation.
conversational	2.
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion+al
	pron	<2konv*1sAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to or skilled in conversa?!tion; conversable.
conversationally	sub
	head	conversational
	syl	con+ver+1sa+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
conversationist	alt
	head	conversationalist
	or	conversationalist
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion+ist
	pos	n.
conversationalist	0.
	or	conversationist
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion+al+ist
	pron	<2konv*1sAS*n*2list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys or excels in conversation.
conversation piece	1.
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion piece
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. an unusual object, that provokes conversation.
conversation piece	2.
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion piece
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in 18th-century Britain
	def	a group portrait in a landscape or domestic setting.
conversation piece	3.
	syl	con+ver+sa+tion piece
	pos	n.
	def	a play emphasizing dialogue.
conversazione	ety	C18: literally: conversation
conversazioni	infl
	head	conversazione
	or	conversaziones
	syl	con+ver+sa+zio+ni
	pron	Italian <-1tsjo:ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conversaziones	infl
	head	conversazione
	or	conversazioni
	syl	con+ver+sa+zi:o+nes
	pron	English <-tsi1*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
conversazione	0.
	syl	con+ver+sa+zio+ne
	pron	Italian. <2konvArsa1tsjo:nA>, English <2konv*?!2s@tsi1*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a social gathering for discussion of the arts, literature, etc.
converse	ety	C16: from Old French converser, from Latin convers*_ar*_i to keep company with, from convers*_are to turn constantly, from vertere to turn
converse	H1.1.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<k*n1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to engage in conversation (with).
converse	H1.2.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<k*n1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to commune spiritually (with).
converse	H1.3.a.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<k*n1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to associate; consort.
converse	H1.3.b.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<k*n1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to have sexual intercourse.
converse	H1.4.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<1konvR:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	conversation (often in the phrase {hold converse with) }.
converse	H1.5.a.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<1konvR:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	fellowship or acquaintance.
converse	H1.5.b.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<1konvR:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	sexual intercourse.
converser	sub
	head	converse
	syl	con+1vers+er
	pos	n.
converse	ety	C16: from Latin conversus turned around; see #7converse %1
converse	H2.1.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<1konvR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	reversed; opposite; contrary.
converse	H2.2.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<1konvR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is opposite or contrary.
converse	H2.3.
	syl	con+verse
	pron	<1konvR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition inferred from another proposition by the transposition of the subject and predicate.
	exam	1	@6all bad men are bald@9 is the converse of @6all bald men are bad@9.
conversely	sub
	head	converse
	syl	con+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
conversion	ety	C14: from Latin conversi*_o a turning around; see #7convert 
conversion	1.a.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change or adaptation in form, character, or function.
conversion	1.b.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something changed in one of these respects.
conversion	2.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change to another attitude or belief, as in a change of religion.
conversion	3.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a change in the units or form of a number or expression.
	exam	1	the conversion of miles to kilometres involves multiplying by 1.61.
conversion	4.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a form of inference by which one proposition is obtained as the converse of another proposition.
conversion	5.a.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	unauthorized dealing with or the assumption of rights of ownership to another's personal property.
conversion	5.b.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the changing of real property into personalty or personalty into realty.
conversion	6.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a score made after a try by kicking the ball over the crossbar from a place kick.
conversion	7.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a change of fertile material to fissile material in a reactor.
conversion	8.a.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alteration to a car engine to improve its performance.
conversion	8.b.
	syl	con+ver+sion
	pron	<k*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a conversion kit.
conversional	sub
	head	conversion
	or	conversionary
	syl	con+1ver+sion+al
	pos	adj.
conversionary	sub
	head	conversion
	or	conversional
	syl	con+1ver+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
convert	ety	C13: from Old French convertir, from Latin convertere to turn around, alter, transform, from vertere to turn
convert	1.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to change or adapt the form, character, or function of; transform.
convert	2.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause (someone) to change in opinion, belief, etc.
convert	3.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to change (a person or his way of life, etc.) for the better.
convert	4.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to admit of being changed (into).
	exam	1	the table converts into a tray.
convert	5.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to change or be changed into another chemical compound or physical state.
	exam	1	to convert water into ice.
convert	6.a.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to assume unlawful proprietary rights over (personal property).
convert	6.b.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to change (property) from realty into personalty or vice versa.
convert	7.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	to make a conversion after (a try).
convert	8.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to transpose the subject and predicate of (a proposition) by conversion.
convert	9.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to change (a value or measurement) from one system of units to another.
convert	10.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<k*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exchange (a security or bond) for something of equivalent value.
convert	11.
	syl	con+vert
	pron	<1konvR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a person who has been converted to another belief, religion, etc.
convertive	sub
	head	convert
	syl	con+1ver+tive
	pos	adj.
convertor	alt
	head	converter
	or	converter
	syl	con+ver+tor
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
converter	1.
	or	convertor
	syl	con+vert+er
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that converts.
converter	2.a.
	or	convertor
	syl	con+vert+er
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting alternating current to direct current or vice versa.
converter	2.b.
	or	convertor
	syl	con+vert+er
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for convert?!ing a signal from one frequency to another.
converter	3.
	or	convertor
	syl	con+vert+er
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel in which molten metal is refined, using a blast of air or oxygen. See also {Bessemer converter, L-D converter}.
converter	4.
	or	convertor
	syl	con+vert+er
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {converter reactor}.
converter reactor	0.
	syl	con+vert+er re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor for converting one fuel into another, esp. one that transforms fertile material into fissionable material. Compare {breeder reactor}.
convertible	1.
	syl	con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being convert?!ed.
convertible	2.
	syl	con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a car
	def	having a folding or removable roof.
convertible	3.a.
	syl	con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a currency
	def	freely exchangeable into other currencies.
convertible	3.b.
	syl	con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a paper currency
	def	exchangeable on demand for precious metal to an equivalent value.
convertible	4.
	syl	con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a car with a folding or removable roof.
convertibility	sub
	head	convertible
	or	convertibleness
	syl	con+2vert+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
convertibleness	sub
	head	convertible
	or	convertibility
	syl	con+1vert+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
convertibly	sub
	head	convertible
	syl	con+1vert+i:bly
	pos	adv.
convertaplane	infl
	head	convertiplane
	or	convertoplane
	syl	con+vert:a+plane
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*2plAn>
	pos	n.
convertoplane	infl
	head	convertiplane
	or	convertaplane
	syl	con+vert:o+plane
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*2plAn>
	pos	n.
convertiplane	0.
	syl	con+vert:i+plane
	pron	<k*n1vR:t*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft that can land and take off vertically by temporarily directing its propulsive thrust downwards.
convertite	0.
	syl	con+ver+tite
	pron	<1konv*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a convert, esp. a re?!formed prostitute.
convex	ety	C16: from Latin convexus vaulted, rounded
convex	1.
	syl	con+vex
	pron	<1konveks>, <kon1veks>
	pos	adj.
	def	curving or bulging outwards.
convex	2.
	syl	con+vex
	pron	<1konveks>, <kon1veks>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having one or two surfaces curved or ground in the shape of a section of the exterior of a sphere, paraboloid, ellipsoid, etc..
	exam	1	a convex lens.
convex	3.
	syl	con+vex
	pron	<1konveks>, <kon1veks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a polygon
	def	containing no interior angle greater than 180?%.
convex	4.
	syl	con+vex
	pron	<1konveks>, <kon1veks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make convex.
convex	xref
	syl	con+vex
	pron	<1konveks>, <kon1veks>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {concave}.
convexly	sub
	head	convex
	syl	con+vex+ly
	pos	adv.
convexities	infl
	head	convexity
	syl	con+vex+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
convexity	1.
	syl	con+vex+i:ty
	pron	<k*n1veksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being convex.
convexity	2.
	syl	con+vex+i:ty
	pron	<k*n1veksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a convex surface, object, etc.; bulge.
convexo-concave	1.
	syl	con:vex:o-con:cave
	pron	<k*n2veks*ukon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having one side convex and the other side concave.
convexo-concave	2.
	syl	con:vex:o-con:cave
	pron	<k*n2veks*ukon1kAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having a convex face with greater curvature than the concave face. Compare { {concavo-convex} (sense 2).}
convexo-convex	0.
	syl	con:vex:o-con:vex
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a lens
	def	having both sides convex; biconvex.
convey	ety	C13: from Old French conveier, from Medieval Latin convi*_are to escort, from Latin com- with+ via way
convey	1.
	syl	con+vey
	pron	<k*n1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take, carry, or transport from one place to another.
convey	2.
	syl	con+vey
	pron	<k*n1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate (a message, information, etc.).
convey	3.
	syl	con+vey
	pron	<k*n1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a channel, path, etc.
	def	to conduct, transmit, or transfer.
convey	4.
	syl	con+vey
	pron	<k*n1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to transmit or transfer (the title to prop?!erty).
convey	5.
	syl	con+vey
	pron	<k*n1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to steal.
conveyable	sub
	head	convey
	syl	con+1vey+a:ble
	pos	adj.
conveyance	1.
	syl	con+vey+ance
	pron	<k*n1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of conveying.
conveyance	2.
	syl	con+vey+ance
	pron	<k*n1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of transport.
conveyance	3.a.
	syl	con+vey+ance
	pron	<k*n1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a transfer of the legal title to property.
conveyance	3.b.
	syl	con+vey+ance
	pron	<k*n1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the document effecting such a transfer. &- {con+#!vey+anc+er} &- {con+#!vey+anc+ing}
conveyer	alt
	head	conveyor
	or	conveyor
	syl	con+vey+er
	pron	<k*n1vA*>
	pos	n.
conveyor	1.
	or	conveyer
	syl	con+vey+or
	pron	<k*n1vA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that conveys.
conveyor	2.
	or	conveyer
	syl	con+vey+or
	pron	<k*n1vA*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {conveyor belt}.
conveyor belt	0.
	syl	con+vey+or belt
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible endless strip of fabric or linked plates driven by rollers and used to transport objects, esp. in a factory.
convict	ety	C14: from Latin convictus convicted of crime, from convincere to prove guilty, #7con?!vince 
convict	1.
	syl	con+vict
	pron	<k*n1vikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce (someone) guilty of an offence. {~} (#!k$Anv$Ikt).
convict	2.
	syl	con+vict
	pron	<k*n1vikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person found guilty of an offence against the law, esp. one who is sentenced to imprisonment.
convict	3.
	syl	con+vict
	pron	<k*n1vikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person serving a prison sentence.
convict	4.
	syl	con+vict
	pron	<k*n?!1vikt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	convicted.
convictable	sub
	head	convict
	or	convictible
	syl	con+1vict+a:ble
	pos	adj.
convictible	sub
	head	convict
	or	convictable
	syl	con+1vict+i:ble
	pos	adj.
conviction	1.
	syl	con+vic+tion
	pron	<k*n1vikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or appearance of being convinced.
conviction	2.
	syl	con+vic+tion
	pron	<k*n1vikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed or firmly held belief, opinion, etc.
conviction	3.
	syl	con+vic+tion
	pron	<k*n1vikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of convincing.
conviction	4.
	syl	con+vic+tion
	pron	<k*n1vikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of convicting or the state of being convicted.
carry conviction	5.
	head	conviction
	syl	carry conviction.
	def	to be convinc?!ing.
convictional	sub
	head	conviction
	syl	con+1vic+tion+al
	pos	adj.
convictive	0.
	syl	con+vic+tive
	pron	<k*n1viktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or serving to convince or convict.
convictively	sub
	head	convictive
	syl	con+1vic+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
convince	ety	C16: from Latin convincere to demonstrate incontrovertibly, from com- (intensive)+ vincere to overcome, conquer
convince	1.
	syl	con+vince
	pron	<k*n1vins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something; persuade.
convince	2.a.
	syl	con+vince
	pron	<k*n1vins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome.
convince	2.b.
	syl	con+vince
	pron	<k*n1vins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove guilty.
convincement	sub
	head	convince
	syl	con+1vince+ment
	pos	n.
convincer	sub
	head	convince
	syl	con+1vinc+er
	pos	n.
convincible	sub
	head	convince
	syl	con+1vinc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
convincing	1.
	syl	con+vinc+ing
	pron	<k*n1vinsiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	credible or plausible.
convincing	2.
	syl	con+vinc+ing
	pron	<k*n1vinsiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	persuading by evidence or argument.
convincingly	sub
	head	convincing
	syl	con+1vinc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
convincingness	sub
	head	convincing
	syl	con+1vinc+ing+ness
	pos	n.
convivial	ety	C17: from Late Latin conv*_ivi*_alis pertaining to a feast, from Latin conv*_ivium, a living together, banquet, from v*_ivere to live
convivial	0.
	syl	con+viv+i:al
	pron	<k*n1vivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sociable; jovial or festive.
	exam	1	a convivial atmosphere.
convivialist	sub
	head	convivial
	syl	con+1viv:i+al+ist
	pos	n.
conviviality	sub
	head	convivial
	syl	con+2viv:i+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
convivially	sub
	head	convivial
	syl	con+1viv:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
convocation	1.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large formal assembly, esp. one specifically convened.
convocation	2.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of convoking or state of being convoked.
convocation	3.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	either of the synods of the provinces of Canterbury or York.
convocation	4.a.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of the clergy and part of the laity of a diocese.
convocation	4.b.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a district represented at such an assembly.
convocation	5.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in some British universities
	def	a legislative assembly composed mainly of graduates.
convocation	6.
	syl	con+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2konv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a degree-awarding ceremony.
convocational	sub
	head	convocation
	syl	con+vo+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
convocator	sub
	head	convocation
	syl	con+vo+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
convoke	ety	C16: from Latin convoc*_are, from voc*_are to call
convoke	0.
	syl	con+voke
	pron	<k*n1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call (a meeting, assembly, etc.) together; summon.
convocative	sub
	head	convoke
	syl	con+voc:a+tive
	pron	<k*n1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
convoker	sub
	head	convoke
	syl	con+1vok+er
	pos	n.
convolute	ety	C18: from Latin convol*_utus rolled up, from convolvere to roll together, from volvere to turn
convolute	1.
	syl	con+vo+lute
	pron	<1konv*2lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into a twisted, coiled, or rolled shape.
convolute	2.
	syl	con+vo+lute
	pron	<1konv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Botany.
	def	rolled longitudinally upon itself.
	exam	1	a convolute petal.
convolute	3.
	syl	con+vo+lute
	pron	<1konv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for { {convoluted} (sense 2).}
convolutely	sub
	head	convolute
	syl	con+vo+2lute+ly
	pos	adv.
convoluted	1.
	syl	con+vo+lut+ed
	pron	<1konv*2lu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of meaning, style, etc.
	def	difficult to comprehend; involved.
convoluted	2.
	syl	con+vo+lut+ed
	pron	<1konv*2lu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	wound together; coiled.
convolutedly	sub
	head	convoluted
	syl	con+vo+2lut+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
convolutedness	sub
	head	convoluted
	syl	con+vo+2lut+ed+ness
	pos	n.
convolution	1.
	syl	con+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2konv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil.
convolution	2.
	syl	con+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2konv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition.
convolution	3.
	syl	con+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2konv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gyrus}. any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain.
convolutional	sub
	head	convolution
	or	convolutionary
	syl	con+vo+1lu+tion+al
	pos	adj.
convolutionary	sub
	head	convolution
	or	convolutional
	syl	con+vo+1lu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
convolve	ety	C16: from Latin convolvere; see #7convolute 
convolve	0.
	syl	con+volve
	pron	<k*n1volv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wind or roll together; coil; twist.
convolvulaceous	0.
	syl	con+vol+vu+la+ceous
	pron	<k*n2volvju1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants having trumpet-shaped flowers and typically a climbing, twining, or prostrate habit: includes bindweed, morning-glory, and sweet potato.
convolvulus	ety	C16: from Latin: bindweed; see #7convolute 
convolvuluses	infl
	head	convolvulus
	or	convolvuli
	syl	con+vol+vu+lus:es
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
convolvuli	infl
	head	convolvulus
	or	convolvuluses
	syl	con+vol+vu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
convolvulus	0.
	syl	con+vol+vu+lus
	pron	<k*n1volvjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically twining herbaceous convolvulaceous plant of the genus having funnel-shaped flowers and triangu?!lar leaves. See also {bindweed}.
convoy	ety	C14: from Old French convoier to #7convey 
convoy	1.
	syl	con+voy
	pron	<1konvci>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of merchant ships with an escort of warships.
convoy	2.
	syl	con+voy
	pron	<1konvci>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of land vehicles assembled to travel together.
convoy	3.
	syl	con+voy
	pron	<1konvci>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of travelling or escorting by convoy (esp. in the phrase {in convoy) }.
convoy	4.
	syl	con+voy
	pron	<1konvci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escort while in transit.
convulsant	ety	C19: from French, from convulser to #7convulse 
convulsant	1.
	syl	con+vul+sant
	pron	<k*n1v^ls*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing convulsions. {~}
convulsant	2.
	syl	con+vul+sant
	pron	<k*n1v^ls*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a drug that produces convulsions.
convulse	ety	C17: from Latin convulsus, from convellere to tear up, from vellere to pluck, pull
convulse	1.
	syl	con+vulse
	pron	<k*n1v^ls>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shake or agitate violently.
convulse	2.
	syl	con+vulse
	pron	<k*n1v^ls>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (muscles) to undergo violent spasms or contractions.
convulse	3.
	syl	con+vulse
	pron	<k*n1v^ls>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to shake or be overcome (with violent emotion, esp. laughter).
convulsive	sub
	head	convulse
	syl	con+1vul+sive
	pos	adj.
convulsively	sub
	head	convulse
	syl	con+1vul+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
convulsiveness	sub
	head	convulse
	syl	con+1vul+sive+ness
	pos	n.
convulsion	1.
	syl	con+vul+sion
	pron	<k*n1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent involuntary contraction of a muscle or muscles.
convulsion	2.
	syl	con+vul+sion
	pron	<k*n1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent upheaval, disturbance, or agitation, esp. a social one.
convulsion	3.
	syl	con+vul+sion
	pron	<k*n1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	uncontrollable laughter.
	exam	1	I was in convulsions.
convulsionary	sub
	head	convulsion
	syl	con+1vul+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
William	infl
	head	Conway
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Conway	0.
	syl	Con:way
	pron	<1konwA>
	pos	n.
	def	1913-77, Irish Roman Catholic cardinal; archbishop of Armagh and primate of all Ireland (1963-77).
cony	ety	C13: back formation from conies, from Old French conis, plural of conil, from Latin cun*_iculus rabbit
coney	alt
	head	cony
	or	cony
	syl	co+ney
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
conies	infl
	head	cony
	or	coneys
	syl	co:nies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coneys	infl
	head	cony
	or	conies
	syl	co:neys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cony	1.
	or	coney
	syl	co:ny
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a rabbit or fur made from the skin of a rabbit.
cony	2.
	or	coney
	syl	co:ny
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Bible
	def	another name for the {hyrax}, esp. the Syrian rock hyrax.
cony	3.
	or	coney
	syl	co:ny
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {pika}.
cony	4.
	or	coney
	syl	co:ny
	pron	<1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a fool or dupe.
coos	infl
	head	coo
	syl	coos
	pos	vb.
cooing	infl
	head	coo
	syl	coo+ing
	pos	vb.
cooed	infl
	head	coo
	syl	cooed.
	pos	vb.
coo	1.
	syl	coo
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of doves, pigeons, etc.
	def	to make a characteristic soft throaty call.
coo	2.
	syl	coo
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak in a soft murmur.
coo	3.
	syl	coo
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to murmur lovingly (esp. in the phrase {bill and coo) }.
coo	4.
	syl	coo
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of cooing.
coo	5.
	syl	coo
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, awe, etc.
cooer	sub
	head	coo
	syl	coo+er
	pos	n.
cooingly	sub
	head	coo
	syl	coo+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Kuch Bihar	alt
	head	Cooch Behar
	or	Cooch Behar
	syl	Kuch Bi+har
	pron	<ku:C> <bi1ha:>
	pos	n.
Cooch Behar	1.
	or	Kuch Bihar
	syl	Cooch Be+har
	pron	<ku:C> <bi1ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of NE India: part of West Bengal since 1950.
Cooch Behar	2.
	or	Kuch Bihar
	syl	Cooch Be+har
	pron	<ku:C> <bi1ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in India, in NE West Bengal: capital of the former state of Cooch Behar. Pop.: 53684 (1971).
cooee	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
cooey	alt
	head	cooee
	or	cooee
	syl	coo+ey
	pron	<1ku:E>
	pos	interj.
cooee	1.
	or	cooey
	syl	coo:ee
	pron	<1ku:E>
	pos	interj.
	def	a call used to attract attention, esp. (originally) a long loud high-pitched call on two notes used in the Australian bush.
cooee	2.
	or	cooey
	syl	coo:ee
	pron	<1ku:E>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	calling distance (esp. in the phrase {within (a) cooee (of})).
cooees	infl
	head	cooee
	or	cooeys
	syl	coo+ees
	pos	vb.
cooeeing	infl
	head	cooee
	or	cooeying
	syl	coo+ee+ing
	pos	vb.
cooeed	infl
	head	cooee
	or	cooeyed
	syl	coo+eed
	pos	vb.
cooeys	infl
	head	cooee
	or	cooees
	syl	coo+eys
	pos	vb.
cooeying	infl
	head	cooee
	or	cooeeing
	syl	coo+ey+ing
	pos	vb.
cooeyed	infl
	head	cooee
	or	cooeed
	syl	coo+eyed.
	pos	vb.
cooee	3.
	or	cooey
	syl	coo:ee
	pron	<1ku:E>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter this call.
cook	ety	Old English c*_oc (n.), from Latin coquus a cook, from coquere to cook
cook	1.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare (food) by the action of heat, as by boiling, baking, etc., or (of food) to become ready for eating through such a process. Related adj.: {culinary}.
cook	2.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject or be subjected to the action of intense heat.
	exam	1	the town cooked in the sun.
cook	3.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to alter or falsify (something, esp. figures, accounts, etc.).
	exam	1	to cook the books.
cook	4.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to spoil or ruin (something).
cook	5.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to happen (esp. in the phrase {what's cooking??) }.
cook	6.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to prepare (any of several drugs) by heating.
cook someone's goose	infl
	head	cook
	syl	cook someone's goose.
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
cook	7.a.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spoil a person's plans.
cook	7.b.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring about someone's ruin, downfall, etc.
cook	8.
	syl	cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prepares food for eating, esp. as an occupation. {~} See also {cook up}.
cookable	sub
	head	cook
	syl	cook+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Mount	infl
	head	Cook
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Cook	H1.1.
	syl	Cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Aorangi}. a mountain in New Zealand, on South Island, in the Southern Alps: the highest peak in New Zealand. Height: 3704 m (12349 ft.).
Cook	H1.2.
	syl	Cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Alaska, in the St. Elias Mountains. Height: 4128 m (13760 ft.).
Cook	H2.1.
	syl	Cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Captain {James}. 1728-79, English navigator and explorer: claimed the E coast of Australia for Britain, circumnavigated New Zealand, and discovered several Pacific and Atlantic islands (1768-79).
Cook	H2.2.
	syl	Cook
	pron	<kuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph}. 1860-1947, Australian statesman, born in England: prime minister of Australia (1913-14).
cooker	1.
	syl	cook+er
	pron	<1kuk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus, usually of metal and heated by gas, electricity, oil, or solid fuel, for cooking food; stove.
cooker	2.
	syl	cook+er
	pron	<1kuk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any large sour apple used in cooking.
cookery	1.
	syl	cook+er:y
	pron	<1kuk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, study, or practice of cooking.
cookery	2.
	syl	cook+er:y
	pron	<1kuk*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a place for cooking.
cookbook	alt
	head	cookery book
	or	cookery book
	syl	cook+book
	pron	<1kuk2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cookery book	0.
	or	cookbook
	syl	cook+er:y book
	pron	<1kuk2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing recipes and instructions for cooking.
cooks-general	infl
	head	cook-general
	syl	cooks-gen:er:al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cook-general	0.
	syl	cook-gen:er:al
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly, esp. in the 1920s and 30s
	def	a domestic servant who did cooking and housework.
cookhouse	0.
	syl	cook+house
	pron	<1kuk2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for cooking, esp. a camp kitchen.
cooky	alt
	head	cookie
	or	cookie
	syl	cook:y
	pron	<1kuki>
	pos	n.
cookies	infl
	head	cookie
	syl	cook:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cookie	1.
	or	cooky
	syl	cook:ie
	pron	<1kuki>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {biscuit}.
cookie	2.
	or	cooky
	syl	cook:ie
	pron	<1kuki>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {bun}.
cookie	3.
	or	cooky
	syl	cook:ie
	pron	<1kuki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person.
	exam	1	smart cookie.
that's the way the cookie crumbles	4.
	head	cookie
	syl	that's the way the cookie crumbles.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	matters are inevitably or unalterably so.
Cook Inlet	0.
	syl	Cook In+let
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific on the coast of S Alaska: part of the Gulf of Alaska.
Cook Islands	0.
	syl	Cook Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the SW Pacific, an overseas territory of New Zealand: consists of the {Lower Cooks} and the {Northern Cooks}. Capital: Raratonga. Pop.: 18112 (1976). Area: 241 sq. km (93 sq. miles).
cookout	0.
	syl	cook+out
	pron	<1kuk2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party where a meal is cooked and eaten out of doors.
Cook's tour	ety	C19: after Thomas Cook (1808-92), English travel agent
Cook's tour	0.
	syl	Cook's tour
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rapid but extensive tour or survey of anything.
Cook Strait	0.
	syl	Cook Strait
	pos	n.
	def	the strait between North and South Islands, New Zealand. Width: 26 km (16 miles).
cook up	1.
	syl	cook up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to concoct or invent (a story, alibi, etc.).
cook up	2.
	syl	cook up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a meal), esp. quickly.
cook up	3.
	syl	cook up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to prepare (a drug) for use by heating, as by dissolving heroin in a spoon.
cook-up	infl
	head	cook up
	syl	cook-up.
	pos	n.
cook up	4.
	syl	cook up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	a dish consisting of mixed meats, rice, shrimps, and sometimes vegetables.
cool	ety	Old English c*_ol; related to Old Norse k*_olna, Old High German kuoli; see #7cold, chill 
cool	1.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	moderately cold.
	exam	1	a cool day.
cool	2.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	comfortably free of heat.
	exam	1	a cool room.
cool	3.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a pleasant feeling of coldness.
	exam	1	a cool shirt.
cool	4.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to conceal emotion; calm.
	exam	1	a cool head.
cool	5.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in enthusiasm, affection, cordiality, etc..
	exam	1	a cool welcome.
cool	6.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	calmly audacious or impudent.
cool	7.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. esp. of numbers, sums of money, etc.
	def	without exaggeration; actual.
	exam	1	a cool ten thousand.
cool	8.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	having violet, blue, or green predominating; cold.
cool	9.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of jazz
	def	characteristic of the late 1940s and early 1950s, economical and rhythmically relaxed.
cool	10.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sophisticated or elegant, esp. in an unruffled way.
cool	11.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	excellent; marvellous.
cool	12.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	in a cool manner; coolly.
cool	13.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	coolness.
	exam	1	the cool of the evening.
cool	14.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	calmness; composure (esp. in the phrase {keep one's cool) }.
cool	15.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	unruffled elegance or sophistication.
cool	16.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by down or off
	def	to make or become cooler.
cool	17.
	syl	cool
	pron	<ku:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by down or off
	def	to lessen the intensity of (anger or excitement) or (of anger or excitement) to become less intense; calm down.
cool it	18.
	head	cool
	syl	cool it.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	to calm down; take it easy.
cool one's heels	19.
	head	cool
	syl	cool one's heels.
	def	to wait or be kept waiting.
coolingly	sub
	head	cool
	syl	cool+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
coolingness	sub
	head	cool
	syl	cool+ing+ness
	pos	n.
coolish	sub
	head	cool
	syl	cool+ish
	pos	adj.
coolly	sub
	head	cool
	syl	cool+ly
	pos	adv.
coolness	sub
	head	cool
	syl	cool+ness
	pos	n.
coolabah	ety	from a native Australian language
coolibah	alt
	head	coolabah
	or	coolabah
	syl	coo+li+bah
	pron	<1ku:l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
coolabah	0.
	or	coolibah
	syl	coo+la+bah
	pron	<1ku:l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian myrtaceous tree, that grows along rivers and has smooth bark and long narrow leaves.
coolant	1.
	syl	cool+ant
	pron	<1ku:l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluid used to cool a system or to transfer heat from one part of it to another.
coolant	2.
	syl	cool+ant
	pron	<1ku:l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid, such as an emulsion of oil, water, and soft soap, used to lubricate and cool the workpiece and cutting tool during machining.
cool box	alt
	head	cool bag
	or	cool bag
	syl	cool box
	pos	n.
cool bag	0.
	or	cool box
	syl	cool bag
	pos	n.
	def	an insulated container used to keep food cool on picnics, to carry frozen food, etc.
cooler	1.
	syl	cool+er
	pron	<1ku:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container, vessel, or apparatus for cooling, such as a heat exchanger.
cooler	2.
	syl	cool+er
	pron	<1ku:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that cools, esp. an iced drink.
cooler	3.
	syl	cool+er
	pron	<1ku:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {prison}.
Coolgardie safe	ety	named after Coolgardie, Western Australia, perhaps because of resemblance to #7cool and #7guard 
Coolgardie safe	0.
	syl	Cool+gar+die safe
	pron	<ku:l1ga:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a cupboard with wetted hessian walls for keeping food cool: used esp. in Australia. Sometimes shortened to {Coolgardie}.
(John) Calvin	infl
	head	Coolidge
	syl	(John) Cal:vin
	pos	n.
Coolidge	0.
	syl	Coo:lidge
	pron	<1ku:liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname 1872-1933, 30th president of the U.S. (1923-29).
coolie	ety	C17: from Hindi kul*_i, probably of Dravidian origin; related to Tamil k*_uli hire, hireling
cooly	alt
	head	coolie
	or	coolie
	syl	cool:y
	pron	<1ku:li>
	pos	n.
coolies	infl
	head	coolie
	syl	cool:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coolie	1.
	or	cooly
	syl	cool:ie
	pron	<1ku:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a cheaply hired unskilled Oriental labourer.
coolie	2.
	or	cooly
	syl	cool:ie
	pron	<1ku:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	an Indian living in South Africa.
cool out	0.
	syl	cool out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to relax and cool down.
coom	ety	C16 (meaning: soot): probably a variant of #7culm %1
coomb	alt
	head	coom
	or	coom
	syl	coomb
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
coom	0.
	or	coomb
	syl	coom
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	waste material, such as dust from coal, grease from axles, etc.
coomb	ety	Old English cumb (in place names), perhaps of Celtic origin; compare Old French combe small valley, also probably of Celtic origin
combe	infl
	head	coomb
	syl	combe
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
coombe	infl
	head	coomb
	or	comb
	syl	coombe
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
comb	infl
	head	coomb
	or	coombe
	syl	comb
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
coomb	1.
	syl	coomb
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southeastern Brit.
	def	a short valley or deep hollow, esp. in chalk areas.
coomb	2.
	syl	coomb
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly northern Brit.
	def	another name for a {cirque}.
coon	1.
	syl	coon
	pron	<ku:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {raccoon}.
coon	2.
	syl	coon
	pron	<ku:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory slang.
	def	a Negro or Australian Aborigine.
cooncan	ety	C19: from (Mexican) Spanish con qui*'en with whom??, apparently with reference to the forming and declaring of sequences and sets of cards
conquian	alt
	head	cooncan
	or	cooncan
	syl	con+qui:an
	pos	n.
cooncan	0.
	or	conquian
	syl	coon+can
	pron	<1ku:n2k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two players, similar to rummy.
coon's age	0.
	syl	coon's age
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a long time.
coonskin	1.
	syl	coon+skin
	pron	<1ku:n2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the pelt of a raccoon.
coonskin	2.
	syl	coon+skin
	pron	<1ku:n2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a raccoon cap with the tail hanging at the back.
coonskin	3.
	syl	coon+skin
	pron	<1ku:n2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an overcoat made of raccoon.
coontie	ety	C19: from Seminole kunti flour from this plant
coontie	1.
	syl	coon+tie
	pron	<1ku:nti>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen plant, of S Florida, related to the cycads and having large dark green leathery leaves: family
coontie	2.
	syl	coon+tie
	pron	<1ku:nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a starch derived from the underground stems of this plant.
coop	ety	C15: probably from Middle Low German k*_upe basket, tub; related to Latin c*_upa cask, vat
coop	H1.1.
	syl	coop
	pron	<ku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cage or small enclosure for poultry or small animals.
coop	H1.2.
	syl	coop
	pron	<ku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a small narrow place of confinement, esp. a prison cell.
coop	H1.3.
	syl	coop
	pron	<ku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a wicker basket for catching fish.
coop	H1.4.
	syl	coop
	pron	<ku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up or in
	def	to confine in a restricted area.
co-op	alt
	head	coop
	or	coop
	syl	co-op
	pron	<1k*u2op>
	pos	n.
coop	H2.0.
	or	co-op
	syl	co:op
	pron	<1k*u2op>
	pos	n.
	def	a cooperative, cooperative society, or shop run by a cooperative society.
co-op	alt
	head	coop
	or	coop
	syl	co-op.
coop	0.
	or	co-op
	syl	coop.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cooperative.
cooper	ety	C13: from Middle Dutch c*_uper or Middle Low German k*_uper; see #7coop %1
cooper	1.
	syl	coop+er
	pron	<1ku:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hooper}. a person skilled in making and repairing barrels, casks, etc.
cooper	2.
	syl	coop+er
	pron	<1ku:p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or mend (barrels, casks, etc.).
cooper	3.
	syl	coop+er
	pron	<1ku:p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work as a cooper.
Anthony Ashley	1.
	head	Cooper
	syl	An:tho:ny Ash:ley.
	def	See (Earl of) {Shaftesbury}.
Gary	2.
	head	Cooper
	syl	Gar:y
	def	original name 1901-61, U.S. film actor; his many films include (1933) and (1952).
James Fenimore	3.
	head	Cooper
	syl	James Fen:i:more.
	def	1789-1851, U.S. novelist, noted for his stories of American Indians, esp. (1826).
Samuel	4.
	head	Cooper
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1609-72, English miniaturist.
cooperage	1.
	syl	coop+er+age
	pron	<1ku:p*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coopery}. the craft, place of work, or products of a cooper.
cooperage	2.
	syl	coop+er+age
	pron	<1ku:p*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the labour fee charged by a cooper.
cooperate	ety	C17: from Late Latin cooper*_ar*_i to work with, combine, from Latin oper*_ar*_i to work
co-operate	alt
	head	cooperate
	or	cooperate
	syl	co-op:er:ate
	pron	<k*u1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
cooperate	1.
	or	co-operate
	syl	co+op:er+ate
	pron	<k*u1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work or act together.
cooperate	2.
	or	co-operate
	syl	co+op:er+ate
	pron	<k*u1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be of assistance or be willing to assist.
cooperate	3.
	or	co-operate
	syl	co+op:er+ate
	pron	<k*u1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Economics. of firms, workers, consumers, etc.
	def	to engage in economic cooperation.
cooperator	sub
	head	cooperate
	or	co-operator
	syl	co+1op:er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
co-operator	sub
	head	cooperate
	or	cooperator
	syl	co-1op:er:2a:tor
	pos	n.
co-operation	alt
	head	cooperation
	or	cooperation
	syl	co-op:er:a:tion
	pron	<k*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
cooperation	1.
	or	co-operation
	syl	co+op:er:a+tion
	pron	<k*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	joint operation or action.
cooperation	2.
	or	co-operation
	syl	co+op:er:a+tion
	pron	<k*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	assistance or willingness to assist.
cooperation	3.
	or	co-operation
	syl	co+op:er:a+tion
	pron	<k*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the combination of consumers, workers, farmers, etc., in activities usually embracing production, distribution, or trade.
cooperation	4.
	or	co-operation
	syl	co+op:er:a+tion
	pron	<k*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	beneficial but inessential interaction between two species in a community.
cooperationist	sub
	head	cooperation
	or	co-operationist
	syl	co+2op:er:1a+tion+ist
	pos	n.
co-operationist	sub
	head	cooperation
	or	cooperationist
	syl	co-2op:er:1a:tion+ist
	pos	n.
co-operative	alt
	head	cooperative
	or	cooperative
	syl	co-op:er:a:tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
cooperative	1.
	or	co-operative
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	willing to cooperate; helpful.
cooperative	2.
	or	co-operative
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	acting in conjunction with others; cooperating.
cooperative	3.a.
	or	co-operative
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an enterprise, farm, etc.
	def	owned collectively and managed for joint economic benefit.
cooperative	3.b.
	or	co-operative
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an economy or economic activity
	def	based on collective ownership and cooperative use of the means of production and distribution.
cooperative	4.
	or	co-operative
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a cooperative organization.
cooperative	5.
	or	co-operative
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive
	pron	<k*u1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cooperative apartment}. a block of flats belonging to a corporation in which shares are owned in proportion to the relative value of the flat occupied. Sometimes shortened to {coop}. Compare { {condominium} (sense 3).}
cooperatively	sub
	head	cooperative
	or	co-operatively
	syl	co+1op:er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
co-operatively	sub
	head	cooperative
	or	cooperatively
	syl	co-1op:er:a:tive+ly
	pos	adv.
cooperativeness	sub
	head	cooperative
	or	co-operativeness
	syl	co+1op:er:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
co-operativeness	sub
	head	cooperative
	or	cooperativeness
	syl	co-1op:er:a:tive+ness
	pos	n.
cooperative bank	0.
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive bank
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {building society}.
cooperative farm	1.
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive farm
	pos	n.
	def	a farm that is run in cooperation with others in the purchasing and using of machinery, stock, etc., and in the marketing of produce through its own institutions ({farmers' cooperatives) }.
cooperative farm	2.
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive farm
	pos	n.
	def	a farm that is owned by a cooperative society.
cooperative farm	3.
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive farm
	pos	n.
	def	a farm run on a communal basis, such as a kibbutz.
cooperative farm	4.
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive farm
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {collective farm}.
Cooperative Party	0.
	syl	Co+op:er:a+tive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Great Britain
	def	a political party supporting the cooperative movement and formerly linked with the Labour Party: founded in 1917.
cooperative society	0.
	syl	co+op:er:a+tive so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial enterprise owned and managed by and for the benefit of customers or workers. Often shortened to {coop, co-op}.
Cooper's Creek	0.
	syl	Coo+per's Creek
	pos	n.
	def	an intermittent river in E central Australia, in the Channel Country: rises in central Queensland and flows generally southwest, reaching Lake Eyre only during wet-year floods; scene of the death of the explorers Burke and Wills in 1861; the surrounding basin provides cattle pastures after the floods subside. Total length: 1420 km (880 miles). Also called: {Barcoo River}.
Cooper's hawk	ety	C19: named after William Cooper (died 1864), American naturalist
Cooper's hawk	0.
	syl	Coo:per's hawk
	pos	n.
	def	a small North American hawk, having a bluish-grey back and wings and a reddish-brown breast.
cooperies	infl
	head	coopery
	syl	coop+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coopery	0.
	syl	coop+er:y
	pron	<1ku:p*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {cooperage} (sense 1).}
coopt	ety	C17: from Latin coopt*_are to elect, from opt*_are to choose
co-opt	alt
	head	coopt
	or	coopt
	syl	co-opt
	pron	<k*u1opt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
coopt	1.
	or	co-opt
	syl	co+opt
	pron	<k*u1opt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add (someone) to a committee, board, etc., by the agreement of the existing members.
coopt	2.
	or	co-opt
	syl	co+opt
	pron	<k*u1opt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appoint summarily; commandeer.
cooption	sub
	head	coopt
	or	cooptation
	syl	co+1op:tion
	pos	n.
co-option	sub
	head	coopt
	or	co-optation
	syl	co-1op:tion
	pos	n.
cooptation	sub
	head	coopt
	or	cooption
	syl	co+op:1ta+tion
	pos	n.
co-optation	sub
	head	coopt
	or	co-option
	syl	co-op:1ta:tion
	pos	n.
cooptative	sub
	head	coopt
	or	co-optative
	syl	co+1op:ta+tive
	pos	adj.
co-optative	sub
	head	coopt
	or	cooptative
	syl	co-1op:ta:tive
	pos	adj.
co-ordinal	alt
	head	coordinal
	or	coordinal
	syl	co-or:di:nal
	pron	<k*u1c:dinL>
	pos	adj.
coordinal	0.
	or	co-ordinal
	syl	co+or+di+nal
	pron	<k*u1c:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	belonging to the same order.
co-ordinate	alt
	head	coordinate
	or	coordinate
	syl	co-or:di:nate
	pron	<k*u1c:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
coordinate	1.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize or integrate diverse elements in a harmonious operation.
coordinate	2.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place (things) in the same class or order, or (of things) to be placed in the same class, etc.
coordinate	3.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work together, esp. harmoniously.
coordinate	4.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take or be in the form of a harmonious order.
coordinate	5.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to form or cause to form a coordinate bond.
coordinate	6.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:dinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any of a set of numbers that defines the location of a point in space with reference to a system of axes. See {Cartesian coordinates, polar coordinates}.
coordinate	7.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:dinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing equal in rank, type, etc.
coordinate	8.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:dinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or involving coordination.
coordinate	9.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:dinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the same rank, type, etc.
coordinate	10.
	or	co-ordinate
	syl	co+or+di+nate
	pron	<k*u1c:dinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving the use of coordinates.
	exam	1	coordinate geometry.
coordinately	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	co-ordinately
	syl	co+1or+di+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
co-ordinately	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	coordinately
	syl	co-1or:di:nate+ly
	pos	adv.
coordinateness	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	co-ordinateness
	syl	co+1or+di+nate+ness
	pos	n.
co-ordinateness	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	coordinateness
	syl	co-1or:di:nate+ness
	pos	n.
coordinative	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	co-ordinative
	syl	co+1or+di+na+tive
	pos	adj.
co-ordinative	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	coordinative
	syl	co-1or:di:na+tive
	pos	adj.
coordinator	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	co-ordinator
	syl	co+1or+di+2na+tor
	pos	n.
co-ordinator	sub
	head	coordinate
	or	coordinator
	syl	co-1or:di:2na+tor
	pos	n.
coordinate bond	0.
	syl	co+or+di+nate bond
	pos	n.
	def	a type of covalent chemical bond in which both the shared electrons are provided by one of the atoms. Also called: {dative bond}.
coordinate clause	0.
	syl	co+or+di+nate clause
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more clauses in a sentence having the same status and connected by coordinating conjunctions. Compare {subordinate clause}.
coordinates	0.
	syl	co+or+di+nates
	pron	<k*u1c:dinits>, <-2nAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	clothes of matching or harmonious colours and design, suitable for wearing together. Compare {separates}.
coordinating conjunction	0.
	syl	co+or+di+nat+ing con+junc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a conjunction that introduces coordinate clauses, such as and Compare {subordinating conjunction}.
coordination	ety	C17: from Late Latin coordin*_ati*_o, from Latin ordin*_ati*_o an arranging; see #7ordination 
co-ordination	alt
	head	coordination
	or	coordination
	syl	co-or:di:na+tion
	pron	<k*u2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
coordination	0.
	or	co-ordination
	syl	co+or+di+na+tion
	pron	<k*u2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	balanced and effective interaction of movement, actions, etc.
coordination compound	0.
	syl	co+or+di+na+tion com+pound
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {complex} (sense 8).}
Coorg	0.
	syl	Coorg
	pron	<ku*g>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of SW India: since 1956 part of Karnataka state.
coot	ety	C14: probably from Low German; compare Dutch koet 
coot	1.
	syl	coot
	pron	<ku:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the genus esp. of Europe and Asia, having lobed toes, dark plumage, and a white bill with a frontal shield: family (rails, etc.).
coot	2.
	syl	coot
	pron	<ku:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish person, esp. an old man (often in the phrase {old coot) }.
cootch	ety	from French couche #7couch, probably influenced by Welsh cwt hut
cwtch	alt
	head	cootch
	or	cootch
	syl	cwtch
	pron	<kuC>
cootch	1.
	or	cwtch
	syl	cootch
	pron	<kuC>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a hiding place.
cootch	2.
	or	cwtch
	syl	cootch
	pron	<kuC>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a room, shed, etc., used for storage.
	exam	1	a coal cootch.
cootch	3.
	or	cwtch
	syl	cootch
	pron	<kuC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	to hide.
cootch	4.
	or	cwtch
	syl	cootch
	pron	<kuC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cuddle or be cuddled.
cootch	5.
	or	cwtch
	syl	cootch
	pron	<kuC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	to clasp (someone or something) to oneself.
cootie	ety	C20: perhaps from Malay kutu louse
cootie	0.
	syl	coot:ie
	pron	<1ku:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang name for the {body louse}. See { {louse} (sense 1).}
cop	ety	C18: (vb.) perhaps from obsolete cap to arrest, from Old French caper to seize; sense 1, back formation from #7copper %2
cop	H1.1.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another name for {policeman}.
cop	H1.2.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	an arrest (esp. in the phrase {a fair cop) }.
cops	infl
	head	cop
	syl	cops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
copping	infl
	head	cop
	syl	cop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
copped	infl
	head	cop
	syl	copped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cop	H1.3.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to seize or catch.
cop	H1.4.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to steal.
cop	H1.5.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to buy (illegal drugs). Compare { {score} (sense 25).}
cop	H1.6.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to suffer (a punishment, etc.).
	exam	1	you'll cop a clout if you do that&!
cop	ety	Old English cop, copp top, summit, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Old English copp #7cup 
cop	H2.1.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	n.
	def	a conical roll of thread wound on a spindle.
cop	H2.2.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly dialect.
	def	the top or crest, as of a hill.
cop	ety	C19: n. use of #7cop %1 (in the sense: to catch, hence something caught, something of value)
cop	H3.0.
	syl	cop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang. (usually used with a negative
	def	worth or value.
	exam	1	that work is not much cop.
copacetic	ety	C20: of unknown origin
copasetic	alt
	head	copacetic
	or	copesettic
	syl	co+pa+set+ic
	pron	<2k*up*1setik>, <-1sEtik>
	pos	adj.
copesetic	infl
	head	copacetic
	or	copacetic
	syl	co+pe:set+ic
	pron	<2k*up*1setik>, <-1sEtik>
	pos	adj.
copesettic	infl
	head	copacetic
	or	copasetic
	syl	co+pe:set+tic
	pron	<2k*up*1setik>, <-1sEtik>
	pos	adj.
copacetic	0.
	or	copesetic
	syl	co+pa+cet+ic
	pron	<2k*up*1setik>, <-1sEtik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	very good; excellent; completely satisfactory.
copaiba	ety	C18: via Spanish via Portuguese from Tupi
copaiva	alt
	head	copaiba
	or	copaiba
	syl	co+pai+va
	pos	n.
copaiba	0.
	or	copaiva
	syl	co+pai+ba
	pron	<k*u1pIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent yellowish viscous oleoresin obtained from certain tropical South American trees of the caesalpiniaceous genus used in varnishes and ointments. Also called: {copaiba balsam, copaiba resin}.
copal	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Nahuatl copalli resin
copal	0.
	syl	co+pal
	pron	<1k*upL>, <-p@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard aromatic resin, yellow, orange, or red in colour, obtained from various tropical trees and used in making varnishes and lacquers.
copalm	ety	C19: from Louisiana French, from Mexican Spanish copalme; see #7copal, palmate 
copalm	1.
	syl	co+palm
	pron	<1k*u2pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the aromatic brown resin obtained from the sweet gum tree.
copalm	2.
	syl	co+palm
	pron	<1k*u2pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {sweet gum}.
Cop'an	0.
	syl	Co+p*'an
	pron	Spanish <ko1pan>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in W Honduras: site of a ruined Mayan city.
coparceny	alt
	head	coparcenary
	or	coparcenary
	syl	co+par+ce:ny
	pron	<k*u1pa:sini>
	pos	n.
coparcenary	0.
	or	coparceny
	syl	co+par+ce:nar:y
	pron	<k*u1pa:s*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a form of joint ownership of property, esp. joint heirship. Also called: {parcenary}.
coparcener	0.
	syl	co+par+ce:ner
	pron	<k*u1pa:sin*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who inherits an estate as coheir with others. Also called: {parcener}.
copartner	0.
	syl	co+part+ner
	pron	<k*u1pa:tn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a partner or associate, esp. an equal partner in business.
copartnership	sub
	head	copartner
	syl	co+1part+ner+2ship
	pos	n.
cope	ety	C14: from Old French coper to strike, cut, from coup blow; see #7coup 
cope	H1.1.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to contend (against).
cope	H1.2.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deal successfully with or handle a situation; manage.
	exam	1	she coped well with the problem.
cope	H1.3.a.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deal with.
cope	H1.3.b.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to meet in battle.
cope	ety	Old English c*_ap, from Medieval Latin c*_apa, from Late Latin cappa hooded cloak; see #7cap %1
cope	H2.1.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ceremonial cloak worn at solemn liturgical functions by priests of certain Christian sects.
cope	H2.2.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any covering shaped like a cope.
cope	H2.3.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress (someone) in a cope.
cope	ety	C17: probably from French couper to cut; see #7cope %1
cope	H3.1.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a wall, etc.) with a coping.
cope	H3.2.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two moulded timber members).
cope	H3.3.
	syl	cope
	pron	<k*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another name for {coping}.
copeck	0.
	syl	co+peck
	pron	<1k*upek>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kopeck}.
Copenhagen	0.
	syl	Co+pen+ha+gen
	pron	<2k*up*n1hAg*n>, <-1ha:-> <1k*up*n2hA->, <-2ha:->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Denmark, a port on Zealand and Amager Islands on a site inhabited for some 6000 years: exports chiefly agricultural products; iron and steel works; university (1479). Pop.: 736951 (1974 est.). Danish name: {Ko@b/benhavn}.
Copenhagen blue	0.a.
	syl	Co+pen+ha+gen blue
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-blue colour.
Copenhagen blue	0.b.
	syl	Co+pen+ha+gen blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	Copenhagen-blue markings.
copepod	ety	C19: from New Latin Copepoda, from Greek k*_op*_e oar+ pous foot
copepod	1.
	syl	co+pe:pod
	pron	<1k*upi2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute free-living or parasitic crustacean of the subclass of marine and fresh waters: an important constituent of plankton.
copepod	2.
	syl	co+pe:pod
	pron	<1k*upi2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
coper	ety	C17 (a dealer, chapman): from dialect cope to buy, barter, from Low German; related to Dutch koopen to buy
coper	0.
	syl	co+per
	pron	<1k*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse-dealer.
Copernican system	0.
	syl	Co+per+ni+can sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the theory published in 1543 by Copernicus which stated that the earth and the planets rotated around the sun and which opposed the Ptolemaic system.
Nicolaus	infl
	head	Copernicus
	syl	Nic:o:la:us
	pron	<2nik*1lA*s>
	pos	n.
Copernicus	H1.0.
	syl	Co:per:ni:cus
	pron	<k*1pR:nik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Polish name 1473-1543, Polish astronomer, whose theory of the solar system (the {Copernican system}) was published in 1543.
Copernican	sub
	head	Copernicus
	syl	Co+1per+ni+can
	pos	adj.
Copernicus	H2.0.
	syl	Co+per+ni+cus
	pron	<k*1pR:nik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous crater on the moon, over 4000 metres deep and 90 kilometres in diameter, from which a system of rays emanates.
copestone	1.
	syl	cope+stone
	pron	<1k*up2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coping stone}. a stone used to form a coping.
copestone	2.
	syl	cope+stone
	pron	<1k*up2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {capstone}. the stone at the top of a building, wall, etc.
copier	1.
	syl	cop:i+er
	pron	<1kopi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or device that copies.
copier	2.
	syl	cop:i+er
	pron	<1kopi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {copyist}.
copilot	0.
	syl	co+pi+lot
	pron	<1k*u2pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a second or relief pilot of an aircraft.
coping	0.
	syl	cop+ing
	pron	<1k*upiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sloping top course of a wall, usually made of masonry or brick. Also called: {cope}.
coping saw	0.
	syl	cop+ing saw
	pos	n.
	def	a handsaw with a U-shaped frame used for cutting curves in a material too thick for a fret saw.
coping stone	0.
	syl	cop+ing stone
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {copestone} (sense 1).}
copious	ety	C14: from Latin c*_opi*_osus well supplied, from c*_opia abundance, from ops wealth
copious	1.
	syl	co+pi+ous
	pron	<1k*upi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant; extensive in quantity.
copious	2.
	syl	co+pi+ous
	pron	<1k*upi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or providing an abundant supply.
copious	3.
	syl	co+pi+ous
	pron	<1k*upi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of words, ideas, etc.; profuse.
copiously	sub
	head	copious
	syl	co+pi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
copiousness	sub
	head	copious
	syl	co+pi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
copita	ety	diminutive of copa cup
copita	1.
	syl	co+pi+ta
	pron	Spanish <ko1pita>, English <k*1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tulip-shaped sherry glass.
copita	2.
	syl	co+pi+ta
	pron	Spanish <ko1pita>, English <k*1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass of sherry.
coplanar	0.
	syl	co+pla+nar
	pron	<k*u1plAn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying in the same plane.
	exam	1	coplanar lines.
coplanarity	sub
	head	coplanar
	syl	co+pla+1nar+i:ty
	pos	n.
Aaron	infl
	head	Copland
	syl	Aa:ron.
	pos	n.
Copland	0.
	syl	Cop:land
	pron	<1k*upl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1900, U.S. composer of orchestral and chamber music, ballets, and film music.
John Singleton	infl
	head	Copley
	syl	John Sin:gle:ton.
	pos	n.
Copley	0.
	syl	Cop:ley
	pron	<1kopli>
	pos	n.
	def	1738-1815, U.S. painter.
copolymer	0.
	syl	co+pol:y+mer
	pron	<k*u1polim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical compound of high molecular weight formed by uniting the molecules of two or more different compounds (monomers). Compare {polymer}.
copolymerise	alt
	head	copolymerize
	or	copolymerize
	syl	co+pol:y+mer+ise
	pron	<k*u1polim*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
copolymerize	0.
	or	copolymerise
	syl	co+pol:y+mer+ize
	pron	<k*u1polim*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to react (two compounds) together to produce a copolymer.
copolymerization	sub
	head	copolymerize
	or	copolymerisation
	syl	co+2pol:y+mer:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
copolymerisation	sub
	head	copolymerize
	or	copolymerization
	syl	co+2pol:y+mer:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cop out	ety	C20: probably from #7cop %1
cop out	1.
	syl	cop out
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to fail to assume responsibility or to commit oneself.
cop-out	infl
	head	cop out
	syl	cop-out.
	pos	n.
cop out	2.
	syl	cop out
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a way of avoiding responsibility or commitment.
cop out	3.
	syl	cop out
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who acts in this way.
copper	ety	Old English coper, from Latin Cyprium aes Cyprian metal, from Greek Kupris Cyprus
copper	H1.1.a.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile reddish metallic element occurring as the free metal, copper glance, and copper pyrites: used as an electrical and thermal conductor and in such alloys as brass and bronze. Symbol: Cu; atomic no.: 29; atomic wt.: 63.54; valency: 1 or 2; relative density: 8.96; melting pt.: 1083?%C; boiling pt.: 2595?%C. Related adjs.: {cupric, cuprous}. Related prefix: {cupro-}.
copper	H1.1.b.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a copper coin.
copper	H1.2.a.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	def	the reddish-brown colour of copper.
copper	H1.2.b.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	copper hair.
copper	H1.3.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any copper or bronze coin.
copper	H1.4.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a large vessel, formerly of copper, used for boiling or washing.
copper	H1.5.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small widely distributed butterflies of the genera etc., typically having reddish-brown wings: family
copper	H1.6.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or cover with copper.
copper	ety	C19: from #7cop %1 (vb.)#7+ -#7er %1
copper	H2.0.
	syl	cop+per
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {policeman}. Often short?!ened to {cop}.
copperas	ety	C14: coperose, via Old French from Medieval Latin cuperosa, perhaps originally in the phrase aqua cuprosa copper water
copperas	0.
	syl	cop+per+as
	pron	<1kop*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {ferrous sulphate}.
Copper Belt	0.
	syl	Cop+per Belt
	pos	n.
	def	a region of Central Africa, along the Zambia-Za*"ire border: rich deposits of copper.
copperhead	1.
	syl	cop:per+head
	pron	<1kop*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a venomous reddish-brown snake, of the eastern U.S.: family (pit vipers).
copperhead	2.
	syl	cop:per+head
	pron	<1kop*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a venomous reddish-brown Australian elapid snake,
copperhead	3.
	syl	cop:per+head
	pron	<1kop*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a Yankee supporter of the South during the Civil War.
copperplate	1.
	syl	cop:per+plate
	pron	<1kop*2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a polished copper plate on which a design has been etched or engraved.
copperplate	2.
	syl	cop:per+plate
	pron	<1kop*2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a print taken from such a plate.
copperplate	3.
	syl	cop:per+plate
	pron	<1kop*2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine handwriting based upon that used on copperplate engravings.
copper pyrites	0.
	syl	cop+per py+ri+tes
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chalcopyrite}.
coppersmith	1.
	syl	cop:per+smith
	pron	<1kop*2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works copper or copper alloys.
coppersmith	2.
	syl	cop:per+smith
	pron	<1kop*2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian barbet (a bird), the call of which has a ringing metallic note.
copper sulphate	0.
	syl	cop+per sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a copper salt found naturally as chalcanthite and made by the action of sulphuric acid on copper oxide. It usually exists as blue crystals of the pentahydrate that form a white anhydrous powder when heated: used as a mordant, in electroplating, and in plant sprays. Formula: CuSO\4.
coppice	ety	C14: from Old French copeiz, from couper to cut
coppice	0.
	syl	cop+pice
	pron	<1kopis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. Brit.) for {copse}.
coppiced	sub
	head	coppice
	syl	cop+piced
	pos	adj.
copra	ety	C16: from Portuguese, from Malayalam koppara, probably from Hindi khopr*_a coconut
copra	0.
	syl	cop+ra
	pron	<1kopr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried, oil-yielding kernel of the coconut.
copro-	ety	from Greek kopros dung
coprolalia	0.
	syl	cop+ro+la+li:a
	pron	<2kopr*1lAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	obsessive use of obscene or foul language.
coprolite	0.
	syl	cop+ro+lite
	pron	<1kopr*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rounded stony nodules thought to be the fossilized faeces of Mesozoic reptiles.
coprolitic	sub
	head	coprolite
	syl	cop+ro+lit+ic
	pron	<2kopr*1litik>
	pos	adj.
coprology	0.
	syl	cop+rol+o:gy
	pron	<kop1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	preoccupation with excrement. Also called: {scatology}.
coprophagous	0.
	syl	cop+roph:a+gous
	pron	<ko1prof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of certain beetles
	def	feeding on dung.
coprophagy	sub
	head	coprophagous
	syl	cop+1roph:a+gy
	pos	n.
coprophilia	0.
	syl	cop+ro+phil:i:a
	pron	<2kopr*u1fili*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal interest in faeces and their evacuation.
coprophilous	0.
	syl	co+proph:i+lous
	pron	<k*1profil*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing in or on dung.
coprosma	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek kopros excrement+ osm*_e smell
coprosma	0.
	syl	co+pros+ma
	pron	<k*1prozm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the Australasian rubiaceous genus sometimes planted for ornament.
copse	ety	C16: by shortening from #7coppice 
coppice	alt
	head	copse
	or	copse
	syl	cop+pice
	pos	n.
copse	0.
	or	coppice
	syl	copse
	pron	<kops>
	pos	n.
	def	a thicket or dense growth of small trees or bushes.
Copt	ety	C17: from Arabic qubt Copts, from Coptic kyptios Egyptian, from Greek Aiguptios, from Aiguptos Egypt
Copt	1.
	syl	Copt
	pron	<kopt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Coptic Church.
Copt	2.
	syl	Copt
	pron	<kopt>
	pos	n.
	def	an Egyptian descended from the ancient Egyptians.
copter	0.
	syl	cop+ter
	pron	<1kopt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {helicopter}.
Coptic	1.
	syl	Cop+tic
	pron	<1koptik>
	pos	n.
	def	an Afro-Asiatic language, written in the Greek alphabet but descended from ancient Egyptian. It was extinct as a spoken language by about 1600 #7a.d. but survives in the Coptic Church.
Coptic	2.
	syl	Cop+tic
	pron	<1koptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this language.
Coptic	3.
	syl	Cop+tic
	pron	<1koptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Copts.
Coptic Church	0.
	syl	Cop+tic Church
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Christian Church of Egypt.
copula	ety	C17: from Latin: bond, connection, from co- together+ apere to fasten
copulas	infl
	head	copula
	or	copulae
	syl	cop:u+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
copulae	infl
	head	copula
	or	copulas
	syl	cop:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
copula	1.
	syl	cop:u+la
	pron	<1kopjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb, such as or that is used to identify or link the subject with the complement of a sentence. Copulas may serve to link nouns (or pronouns), as in nouns (or pronouns) and adjectival complements, as in or nouns (or pronouns) and adverbial complements, as in
copula	2.
	syl	cop:u+la
	pron	<1kopjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves as a link.
copular	sub
	head	copula
	syl	cop:u+lar
	pos	adj.
copulate	ety	C17: from Latin copul*_are to join together; see #7copula 
copulate	0.
	syl	cop:u+late
	pron	<1kopju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform sexual intercourse.
copulation	sub
	head	copulate
	syl	cop:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
copulative	1.
	syl	cop:u+la+tive
	pron	<1kopjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to join or unite.
copulative	2.
	syl	cop:u+la+tive
	pron	<1kopjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of copulation.
copulative	3.
	syl	cop:u+la+tive
	pron	<1kopjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a verb
	def	having the nature of a copula.
copulatively	sub
	head	copulative
	syl	cop:u+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
copy	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin c*_opia an imitation, something copied, from Latin: abundance, riches; see #7copious 
copies	infl
	head	copy
	syl	cop:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
copy	1.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation or reproduction of an original.
copy	2.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	a single specimen of something that occurs in a multiple edition, such as a book, article, etc.
copy	3.a.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	matter to be reproduced in print.
copy	3.b.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	written matter or text as distinct from graphic material in books, newspapers, etc.
copy	4.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism, informal.
	def	suitable material for an article or story.
	exam	1	disasters are always good copy.
copy	5.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a model to be copied, esp. an example of penmanship.
copies	infl
	head	copy
	syl	cop:ies
	pos	vb.
copying	infl
	head	copy
	syl	cop:y+ing
	pos	vb.
copied	infl
	head	copy
	syl	cop:ied.
	pos	vb.
copy	6.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to make a copy or reproduction of (an original).
copy	7.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to imitate as a model.
copy	8.
	syl	cop:y
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to imitate unfairly.
copybook	1.
	syl	cop:y+book
	pron	<1kopi2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of specimens, esp. of penmanship, for imitation.
copybook	2.
	syl	cop:y+book
	pron	<1kopi2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a book for or containing documents.
blot one's copybook	3.
	head	copybook
	syl	blot one's copybook.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to sully or destroy one's reputation.
copybook	4.
	syl	cop:y+book
	pron	<1kopi2buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	trite or unoriginal.
	exam	1	copybook sentiments.
copycat	0.
	syl	cop:y+cat
	pron	<1kopi2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, esp. a child, who imitates or copies another.
copy desk	0.
	syl	cop:y desk
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	a desk where copy is edited.
copy-edit	0.
	syl	cop:y-ed:it
	pos	vb.
	qual	Journalism, etc.
	def	to prepare (copy) for printing by styling, correcting, etc.
copy editor	sub
	head	copy-edit
	syl	cop:y ed:i+tor
	pos	n.
copygraph	0.
	syl	cop:y+graph
	pron	<1kopi2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hectograph}.
copyhold	0.a.
	syl	cop:y+hold
	pron	<1kopi2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a tenure less than freehold of land in England evidenced by a copy of the Court roll.
copyhold	0.b.
	syl	cop:y+hold
	pron	<1kopi2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	land held in this way.
copyholder	1.
	syl	cop:y+hold:er
	pron	<1kopi2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	one who reads aloud from the copy as the proof corrector follows the reading in the proof.
copyholder	2.
	syl	cop:y+hold:er
	pron	<1kopi2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a device that holds copy in place for the compositor.
copyholder	3.
	syl	cop:y+hold:er
	pron	<1kopi2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a person who held land by copyhold tenure.
copyist	1.
	syl	cop:y+ist
	pron	<1kopiist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes written copies; transcriber.
copyist	2.
	syl	cop:y+ist
	pron	<1kopiist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who imitates or copies.
copyreads	infl
	head	copyread
	syl	cop:y+reads
	pos	vb.
copyreading	infl
	head	copyread
	syl	cop:y+read+ing
	pos	vb.
copyread	infl
	syl	cop:y+read.
	pos	vb.
copyread	0.
	syl	cop:y+read
	pron	<1kopi2rEd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to subedit.
copyreader	0.
	syl	cop:y+read:er
	pron	<1kopi2rEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who edits and prepares newspaper copy for publication; subeditor.
copyright	1.
	syl	cop:y+right
	pron	<1kopi2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the exclusive right to produce copies and to control an original literary, musical, or artistic work, granted by law for a specified number of years (in Britain, usually 50 years from the death of the author, composer, etc.). Symbol: ###800146
copyright	2.
	syl	cop:y+right
	pron	<1kopi2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a work, etc.
	def	subject to or controlled by copyright.
copyright	3.
	syl	cop:y+right
	pron	<1kopi2rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take out a copyright on.
copyrightable	sub
	head	copyright
	syl	cop:y+2right:a:ble
	pos	adj.
copyrighter	sub
	head	copyright
	syl	cop:y+2right:er
	pos	n.
copyright deposit library	0.
	syl	cop:y+right de+pos+it li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	one of six libraries legally entitled to receive a gratis copy of every book published in the United Kingdom: the British Library, Bodleian, Cambridge University, Trinity College in Dublin, Scottish National Library, and National Library of Wales.
copy taster	0.
	syl	cop:y tast+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who selects or approves text for publication, esp. in a periodical.
copy typist	0.
	syl	cop:y typ+ist
	pos	n.
	def	a typist whose job is to type from written or typed drafts rather than dictation.
copywriter	0.
	syl	cop:y+writ:er
	pron	<1kopi2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to write advertising copy.
copywritng	sub
	head	copywriter
	syl	cop:y+2writ:ng
	pos	n.
coq au vin	ety	literally: cock with wine
coq au vin	0.
	syl	coq au vin
	pron	French. <kck>, French. <o> <1v?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	chicken stewed with red wine, onions, etc.
coquelicot	ety	C18: from French: crow of a cock, from its resemblance to a cock's comb
coquelicot	0.
	syl	coque+li+cot
	pron	<1k*ukli2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn poppy}.
coquet	ety	C17: from French: a gallant, literally: a little cock, from coq cock
coquets	infl
	head	coquet
	syl	co+quets
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
coquetting	infl
	head	coquet
	syl	co+quet+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
coquetted	infl
	head	coquet
	syl	co+quet+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
coquet	1.
	syl	co+quet
	pron	<k*u1ket>, <ko->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave flirtatiously.
coquet	2.
	syl	co+quet
	pron	<k*u1ket>, <ko->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dally or trifle.
coquetries	infl
	head	coquetry
	syl	co+quet+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coquetry	0.
	syl	co+quet+ry
	pron	<1k*ukitri>, <1kok->
	pos	n.
	def	flirtation.
coquette	ety	C17: from French, feminine of #7coquet 
coquette	1.
	syl	co+quette
	pron	<k*u1ket>, <ko1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who flirts.
coquette	2.
	syl	co+quette
	pron	<k*u1ket>, <ko1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	any humming bird of the genus esp. the crested Brazilian species
coquettish	sub
	head	coquette
	syl	co+1quet+tish
	pos	adj.
coquettishly	sub
	head	coquette
	syl	co+1quet+tish+ly
	pos	adv.
coquettishness	sub
	head	coquette
	syl	co+1quet+tish+ness
	pos	n.
coquilla nut	ety	C19: from Portuguese coquilho, diminutive of c*^oco coconut; see #7coco 
coquilla nut	0.
	syl	co+quil+la nut
	pron	<ko1kElj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of a South American palm tree, having a hard brown shell used for carving. See also {cohune}.
coquille	ety	French, literally: shell, from Latin conch*_ylium mussel; see #7cockle %1
coquille	1.
	syl	co+quille
	pron	French <kc1kij>
	pos	n.
	def	any dish, esp. seafood, served in a scallop shell.
	exam	1	Coquilles St. Jacques.
coquille	2.
	syl	co+quille
	pron	French <kc1kij>
	pos	n.
	def	a scallop shell, or dish resembling a shell.
coquille	3.
	syl	co+quille
	pron	French <kc1kij>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a bell-shaped hand guard on a foil.
coquina	ety	C19: from Spanish: shellfish, probably from concha shell, #7conch 
coquina	0.
	syl	co+qui+na
	pron	<ko1kEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft limestone containing shells, corals, etc., that occurs in parts of the U.S.
coquito	ety	C19: from Spanish: a little coco palm, from coco coco palm
coquitos	infl
	head	coquito
	syl	co+qui+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coquito	0.
	syl	co+qui+to
	pron	<ko1kEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chilean palm tree, yielding edible nuts and a syrup.
cor	1.
	syl	cor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	corner.
cor	2.
	syl	cor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cornet.
cor	3.
	syl	cor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	coroner.
Cor	0.
	syl	Cor.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Corinthians.
coraciiform	ety	C20: from New Latin Coracias name of genus, from Greek korakias a chough+-#7i -#7+ -#7form ; related to Greek korax raven
coraciiform	0.
	syl	cor:a+ci:i+form
	pron	<2kor*1sIi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the an order of birds including the kingfishers, bee-eaters, hoopoes, and hornbills.
coracle	ety	C16: from Welsh corwgl; related to Irish curach boat
coracle	0.
	syl	cor:a+cle
	pron	<1kor*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small roundish boat made of waterproofed hides stretched over a wicker frame.
coracoid	ety	C18: from New Latin coraco*_id*_es, from Greek korakoeid*_es like a raven, curved like a raven's beak, from korax raven
coracoid	0.
	syl	cor:a+coid
	pron	<1kor*2kcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a paired ventral bone of the pectoral girdle in vertebrates. In mammals it is reduced to a peg (the {coracoid process}) on the scapula.
coral	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin cor*_allium, from Greek korallion, probably of Semitic origin
coral	1.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine mostly colonial coelenterate of the class having a calcareous, horny, or soft skeleton. See also {stony coral, sea fan}.
coral	2.a.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the calcareous or horny material forming the skeleton of certain of these animals.
coral	2.b.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a coral necklace.
	def	See also {red coral}.
coral	3.a.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocklike aggregation of certain of these animals or their skeletons, forming an island or reef.
coral	3.b.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a coral island.
coral	4.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an object made of coral, esp. a piece of jewellery.
coral	5.a.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep-pink to yellowish-pink colour.
coral	5.b.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	coral lipstick.
coral	6.
	syl	cor+al
	pron	<1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the roe of a lobster or crab, which becomes pink when cooked.
coral fern	0.
	syl	cor+al fern
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a scrambling fern of the genus having repeatedly forked fronds.
coralline	ety	C16: from Late Latin corall*_inus coral red, from Latin cor*_allium #7coral 
coralline	1.
	syl	cor+al+line
	pron	<1kor*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {cor+al+loid}. of, relating to, or resembling coral.
coralline	2.
	syl	cor+al+line
	pron	<1kor*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour of coral. {~}
coralline	3.
	syl	cor+al+line
	pron	<1kor*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	any of various red algae impregnated with calcium carbonate, esp. any of the genus
coralline	4.
	syl	cor+al+line
	pron	<1kor*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	any of various animals that resemble coral, such as certain sponges.
corallite	0.
	syl	cor+al+lite
	pron	<1kor*lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the skeleton of a coral polyp.
coralloid	0.
	syl	cor+al+loid
	pron	<1kor*lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling coral.
coral reef	0.
	syl	cor+al reef
	pos	n.
	def	a marine ridge or reef consisting of coral and other organic material consolidated into limestone.
coralroot	0.
	syl	cor:al+root
	pron	<1kor*l2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate leafless orchid of the genus with small yellow-green or purple flowers and branched roots resembling coral.
Coral Sea	0.
	syl	Cor+al Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the SW arm of the Pacific, between Australia, New Guinea, and the New Hebrides.
coral snake	1.
	syl	cor+al snake
	pos	n.
	def	any venomous elapid snake of the genus and related genera, of tropical and subtropical America, marked with red, black, yellow, and white transverse bands.
coral snake	2.
	syl	cor+al snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other brightly coloured elapid snakes of Africa and SE Asia.
coral tree	0.
	syl	cor+al tree
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various thorny trees of the papilionaceous genus having bright red flowers and reddish shiny seeds.
cor anglais	ety	C19: from French: English horn
cors anglais	infl
	head	cor anglais
	syl	cors an+glais
	pron	<1kc:z> <1a:GglA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cor anglais	0.
	syl	cor an+glais
	pron	<1kc:r> <1a:GglA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a woodwind instrument, the alto of the oboe family. It is a transposing instrument in F. Range: two and a half octaves upwards from E on the third space of the bass staff. Also called: {English horn}.
Corantijn	0.
	syl	Co+ran+tijn
	pron	<1kcran2tejn>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name of {Courantyne}.
corantos	infl
	head	coranto
	syl	co+ran+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coranto	0.
	syl	co+ran+to
	pron	<ko1r@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {courante}.
corban	ety	C14: from Late Latin, from Greek korban, from Hebrew qorb*_an offering, literally: a drawing near
corban	1.
	syl	cor+ban
	pron	<1kc:bN>, Hebrew <kcr1ban>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a gift to God.
corban	2.
	syl	cor+ban
	pron	<1kc:bN>, Hebrew <kcr1ban>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament, Judaism.
	def	the Temple treasury or a consecration or gift to it (Matthew 27:6; Mark 7:11).
corbeil	ety	C18: from French corbeille basket, from Late Latin corbicula a little basket, from Latin corbis basket
corbeille	alt
	head	corbeil
	or	corbeil
	syl	cor+beille
	pron	<1kc:bL>, French <kcr1bej>
	pos	n.
corbeil	0.
	or	corbeille
	syl	cor+beil
	pron	<1kc:bL>, French <kcr1bej>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornament in the form of a basket of fruit, flowers, etc.
corbel	ety	C15: from Old French, literally: a little raven, from Medieval Latin corvellus, from Latin corvus raven
corbel	1.
	syl	cor+bel
	pron	<1kc:bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	Also called: {truss}. a bracket, usually of stone or brick.
corbels	infl
	head	corbel
	or	corbels
	syl	cor+bels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
corbelling	infl
	head	corbel
	or	corbeling
	syl	cor+bel+ling
	pos	vb.
corbelled	infl
	head	corbel
	or	corbeled
	syl	cor+belled
	pos	vb.
corbeling	infl
	head	corbel
	or	corbelling
	syl	cor+bel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
corbeled	infl
	head	corbel
	or	corbelled
	syl	cor+beled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
corbel	2.
	syl	cor+bel
	pron	<1kc:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	to lay (a stone or brick) so that it forms a corbel.
corbeling	alt
	head	corbelling
	or	corbelling
	syl	cor+bel+ing
	pron	<1kc:b*liG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
corbelling	0.
	or	corbeling
	syl	cor+bel+ling
	pron	<1kc:b*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of corbels stepped outwards, one above another.
off	alt
	head	corbel out
	or	corbel out
	syl	off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
corbel out	0.
	or	off
	syl	cor+bel out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support on corbels.
corbicula	ety	C19: from Late Latin, diminutive of Latin corbis basket
corbiculae	infl
	head	corbicula
	syl	cor+bic:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corbicula	0.
	syl	cor+bic:u+la
	pron	<kc:1bikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {pollen basket}.
corbie	ety	C15: from Old French corbin, from Latin corv*_inus #7corvine 
corbie	0.
	syl	cor+bie
	pron	<1kc:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. name for {raven} or {crow}.
corbie gable	0.
	syl	cor+bie ga+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a gable having corbie-steps.
corbel step	alt
	head	corbie-step
	or	corbie-step
	syl	cor+bel step
	pos	n.
corbie-step	0.
	or	corbel step
	syl	cor:bie-step
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	any of a set of steps on the top of a gable. Also called: {crow step}.
cor blimey	ety	C20: corruption of God blind me 
gorblimey	alt
	head	cor blimey
	or	cor blimey
	syl	gor+bli+mey
	pos	interj.
cor blimey	0.
	or	gorblimey
	syl	cor bli+mey
	pron	<1kc:> <1blImi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or annoyance. Often shortened to {cor}.
Le	infl
	head	Corbusier
	syl	Le.
	pos	n.
Corbusier	0.
	syl	Cor:bu:sier
	pron	French <kcrby1zjA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Le Corbusier}.
Corby	0.
	syl	Cor+by
	pron	<1kc:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in N Northamptonshire: designated a new town in 1950; iron and steel industry. Pop.: 47716 (1971).
Corcovado	1.
	syl	Cor+co+va+do
	pron	Spanish <2korko1$BaDo>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in S Chile, in the Andes. Height: 2300 m (7590 ft.).
Corcovado	2.
	syl	Cor+co+va+do
	pron	Portuguese <2korko1vadu>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Brazil, in SW Rio de Janeiro city. Height: 704 m (2310 ft.).
Corcyra	0.
	syl	Cor+cy+ra
	pron	<kc:1sI*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Corfu}.
cord	ety	C13: from Old French corde, from Latin chorda cord, from Greek khord*_e; see #7chord %1
cord	1.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	string or thin rope made of several twisted strands.
cord	2.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of woven or twisted strands of silk, etc., sewn on clothing or used as a belt.
cord	3.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a ribbed fabric, esp. corduroy.
cord	4.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any influence that binds or restrains.
cord	5.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {flex} (sense 1).}
cord	6.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any part resembling a string or rope.
	exam	1	the spinal cord.
cord	7.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of volume for measuring cut wood, equal to 128 cubic feet.
cord	8.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or furnish with a cord or cords.
cord	9.
	syl	cord
	pron	<kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stack (wood) in cords.
corder	sub
	head	cord
	syl	cord+er
	pos	n.
cordlike	sub
	head	cord
	syl	cord+2like
	pos	adj.
cordage	1.
	syl	cord+age
	pron	<1kc:diJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the lines and rigging of a vessel.
cordage	2.
	syl	cord+age
	pron	<1kc:diJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of wood measured in cords.
cordate	0.
	syl	cor+date
	pron	<1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	heart-shaped.
	exam	1	a cordate leaf;
	exam	2	cordate shells.
cordately	sub
	head	cordate
	syl	cor+date+ly
	pos	adv.
Charlotte	infl
	head	Corday
	syl	Char:lotte
	pron	<Sar1lct>
	pos	n.
Corday	0.
	syl	Cor:day
	pron	French <kcr1de>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1768-93, French Girondist revolutionary, who assassinated Marat.
corded	1.
	syl	cord+ed
	pron	<1kc:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	bound or fastened with cord.
corded	2.
	syl	cord+ed
	pron	<1kc:did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fabric
	def	ribbed.
corded	3.
	syl	cord+ed
	pron	<1kc:did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of muscles
	def	standing out like cords.
Cordelier	ety	C19: from Old French cordelle, literally: a little cord, from the knotted cord girdles that they wear
Cordelier	0.
	syl	Cor+de:lier
	pron	<2kc:di1li*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a Franciscan friar of the order of the Friars Minor.
the	infl
	head	Cordeliers
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Cordeliers	0.
	syl	Cor+de:liers
	pron	<2kc:di1li*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a political club founded in 1790 and meeting at an old Cordelier convent in Paris.
cordial	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cordi*_alis, from Latin cor heart
cordial	1.
	syl	cor+di:al
	pron	<1kc:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	warm and friendly.
	exam	1	a cordial greeting.
cordial	2.
	syl	cor+di:al
	pron	<1kc:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving heart; stimulating.
cordial	3.
	syl	cor+di:al
	pron	<1kc:di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonalcoholic drink with a fruit base.
	exam	1	lime cordial.
cordial	4.
	syl	cor+di:al
	pron	<1kc:di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {liqueur}.
cordially	sub
	head	cordial
	syl	cor+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
cordialness	sub
	head	cordial
	syl	cor+di+al+ness
	pos	n.
cordialities	infl
	head	cordiality
	syl	cor+di+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cordiality	0.
	syl	cor+di+al+i:ty
	pron	<2kc:di1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	warmth of feeling.
cordierite	ety	C19: named after Pierre L. A. Cordier (1777-1861), French geologist who described it
cordierite	0.
	syl	cor+di+er+ite
	pron	<1kc:di*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey or violet-blue dichroic mineral that consists of magnesium aluminium iron silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form and is found in metamorphic rocks. Formula: (MgFe\2)Al\4Si\5O\1\8. Also called: {dichroite, iolite}.
cordiform	ety	C19: from Latin cor heart
cordiform	0.
	syl	cor+di+form
	pron	<1kc:di2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	heart-shaped.
cordillera	ety	C18: from Spanish, from cordilla, literally: a little cord, from cuerda mountain range, #7cord 
cordillera	0.
	syl	cor+dil+le:ra
	pron	<2kc:dil1je*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of parallel ranges of mountains, esp. in the northwestern U.S.
cordilleran	sub
	head	cordillera
	syl	cor+dil+1le:ran
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Cordilleras
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Cordilleras	0.
	syl	Cor+dil+le:ras
	pron	<2kc:dil1je*r*z>, Spanish <2korDi1jAras>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the complex of mountain ranges on the W side of the Americas, extending from Alaska to Cape Horn and including the Andes and the Rocky Mountains.
cordite	ety	C19: from #7cord+ -#7ite %1#7, referring to its stringy appearance
cordite	0.
	syl	cord+ite
	pron	<1kc:dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various explosive materials used for propelling bullets, shells, etc., containing cellulose nitrate, sometimes mixed with nitroglycerin, plasticizers, and stabi?!lizers.
cordless	0.
	syl	cord+less
	pron	<1kc:dlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electrical device
	def	operated by an internal battery that is charged by the mains supply through a flex when not in use.
cordoba	ety	Spanish c*'ordoba, named in honour of Francisco Fern*'andez de C#7*'ordoba 
cordoba	0.
	syl	cor+do+ba
	pron	<1kc:d*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Nicaragua, divided into 100 centavos.
C'ordoba	H1.1.
	syl	C*'or+do+ba
	pron	Spanish <1korDo$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Argentina: university (1613). Pop.: 798633 (1970).
C'ordoba	H1.2.
	syl	C*'or+do+ba
	pron	Spanish <1korDo$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Spain, on the Guadalquivir River: centre of Moorish Spain (711-1236). Pop.: 235632 (1970). English name: {Cordova}.
C'ordova	alt
	head	C'ordoba
	or	C'ordoba
	syl	C*'or:do:va
	pron	Spanish <1korDo$Ba>
	pos	n.
Francisco Fern'andez de	infl
	head	C'ordoba
	syl	Fran:cis:co Fer:n*'an:dez de
	pron	<fran1Tisko> <fAr1nandAT> <DA>
	pos	n.
C'ordoba	H2.0.
	or	C'ordova
	syl	C*'or:do:ba
	pron	Spanish <1korDo$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1518, Spanish soldier and explorer, who discovered Yucat*'an.
cordon	ety	C16: from Old French, literally: a little cord, from corde string, #7cord 
cordon	1.
	syl	cor+don
	pron	<1kc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain of police, soldiers, ships, etc., stationed around an area.
cordon	2.
	syl	cor+don
	pron	<1kc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a ribbon worn as insignia of honour or rank.
cordon	3.
	syl	cor+don
	pron	<1kc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord or ribbon worn as an ornament or fastening.
cordon	4.
	syl	cor+don
	pron	<1kc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {string course, belt course, table}. an ornamental projecting band or continuous moulding along a wall.
cordon	5.
	syl	cor+don
	pron	<1kc:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a form of fruit tree consisting of a single stem bearing fruiting spurs, produced by cutting back all lateral branches.
cordon	6.
	syl	cor+don
	pron	<1kc:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to put or form a cordon (around); close (off).
cordon bleu	ety	French, literally: blue ribbon
cordon bleu	1.a.
	syl	cor+don bleu
	pron	French <kcrd?~c> <1bl$o>
	pos	n.
	def	the sky-blue ribbon worn by members of the highest order of knighthood under the Bourbon monarchy.
cordon bleu	1.b.
	syl	cor+don bleu
	pron	French <kcrd?~c> <1bl$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a knight entitled to wear the cordon bleu.
cordon bleu	2.
	syl	cor+don bleu
	pron	French <kcrd?~c> <1bl$o>
	pos	n.
	def	any very high distinction.
cordon bleu	3.
	syl	cor+don bleu
	pron	French <kcrd?~c> <1bl$o>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting food prepared to a very high standard.
cordon sanitaire	ety	C19: literally: sanitary line
cordon sanitaire	1.
	syl	cor+don sa+ni+taire
	pron	French. <kcrd?~c> <sani1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a guarded line serving to cut off an infected area.
cordon sanitaire	2.
	syl	cor+don sa+ni+taire
	pron	French. <kcrd?~c> <sani1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of buffer states, esp. when protecting a nation from infiltration or attack.
Cordova	0.
	syl	Cor+do+va
	pron	<1kc:d*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for { {C*'ordoba%1} (sense 2).}
cordovan	ety	C16: from Spanish cordob*'an (n.), from cordob*'an (adj.) of C#7*'ordoba 
cordovan	0.
	syl	cor+do+van
	pron	<1kc:d*vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine leather now made principally from horsehide, isolated from the skin layers above and below it and tanned.
Cordovan	1.
	syl	Cor+do+van
	pron	<1kc:d*vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of C*'ordoba, Spain.
Cordovan	2.
	syl	Cor+do+van
	pron	<1kc:d*vN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to C*'ordoba, Spain.
cords	0.
	syl	cords
	pron	<kc:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers, esp. jeans, made of corduroy.
corduroy	ety	C18: perhaps from the proper name Corderoy 
corduroy	0.a.
	syl	cor+du+roy
	pron	<1kc:d*2rci>, <2kc:d*1rci>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy cotton pile fabric with lengthways ribs.
corduroy	0.b.
	syl	cor+du+roy
	pron	<1kc:d*2rci>, <2kc:d*1rci>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a corduroy coat.
corduroy road	0.
	syl	cor+du+roy road
	pos	n.
	def	a road across swampy ground, made of logs laid transversely.
corduroys	0.
	syl	cor+du+roys
	pron	<2kc:d*1rciz>, <1kc:d*2rciz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers or breeches of corduroy.
cordwain	ety	C12 cordewan, from Old French cordoan, from Old Spanish cordovan C#7ordovan 
cordwain	0.
	syl	cord+wain
	pron	<1kc:d2wAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {cordovan}.
cordwainer	0.
	syl	cord+wain:er
	pron	<1kc:d2wAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a shoemaker or worker in cordovan leather.
cordwainery	sub
	head	cordwainer
	syl	cord+2wain:er:y
	pos	n.
cordwood	0.
	syl	cord+wood
	pron	<1kc:d2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	wood that has been cut into lengths of four feet so that it can be stacked in cords.
core	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
core	1.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the central part of certain fleshy fruits, such as the apple or pear, consisting of the seeds and supporting parts.
core	2.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the central, innermost, or most essential part of something.
	exam	1	the core of the argument.
core	3.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of magnetic material, such as soft iron, placed inside the windings of an electromagnet or transformer to intensify and direct the magnetic field.
core	4.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the central part of the earth, beneath the mantle, consisting mainly of iron and nickel.
core	5.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical sample of rock, soil, etc., obtained by the use of a hollow drill.
core	6.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a material placed in the inside of a mould to produce a cavity in a casting.
core	7.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the region of a nuclear reactor in which the reaction takes place.
core	8.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of wood serving as a backing for a veneer.
core	9.a.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a ferrite ring used in a computer memory to store one bit of information.
core	9.b.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole memory of a computer when made up of a number of such rings.
core	9.c.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	core memory.
core	10.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a lump of stone or flint from which flakes or blades have been removed.
core	11.
	syl	core
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the core from (fruit).
coreless	sub
	head	core
	syl	core+less
	pos	adj.
CORE	0.
	syl	CORE
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; acronym for
	def	Congress of Racial Equality.
coreligionist	0.
	syl	co+re:li+gion+ist
	pron	<2k*uri1liJ*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the same religion as another.
corella	ety	C19: probably from native Australian ca-rall 
corella	0.
	syl	co+rel+la
	pron	<k*1rel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain white Australian cockatoos of the genus
Arcangelo	infl
	head	Corelli
	syl	Ar:can:ge:lo
	pron	<ar1kanJAlo>
	pos	n.
Corelli	0.
	syl	Co:rel:li
	pron	Italian <ko1relli>
	pos	n.
	def	1653-1713, Italian violinist and composer of sonatas and concerti grossi.
coreopsis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek koris bedbug+-#7opsis ; so called from the appearance of the seed
coreopsis	0.
	syl	co+re:op+sis
	pron	<2kori1opsis>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of America and tropical Africa, cultivated for their yellow, brown, or yellow-and-red daisy-like flowers: family (composites). Also called: {calliopsis}. Compare {caryopsis}.
co-respondent	0.
	syl	co-re:spond+ent
	pron	<2k*uri1spond*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person cited in divorce proceedings, alleged to have committed adultery with the respondent.
co-respondency	sub
	head	co-respondent
	syl	co-re:1spon+den+cy
	pos	n.
core store	0.
	syl	core store
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {memory} (sense 7).}
core time	0.
	syl	core time
	pos	n.
	def	See {flexitime}.
corf	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch corf or Middle Low German korf, probably from Latin corbis basket
corves	infl
	head	corf
	syl	corves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corf	0.
	syl	corf
	pron	<kc:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a wagon or basket used formerly in mines.
Corfam	0.
	syl	Cor+fam
	pron	<1kc:f@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a synthetic water-repellent material used as a substitute for shoe leather.
Corfu	1.
	syl	Cor+fu
	pron	<kc:1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Ionian Sea, in the Ionian Islands: forms, with neighbouring islands, a department of Greece. Pop.: 92933 (1971). Area: 641 sq. km (250 sq. miles).
Corfu	2.
	syl	Cor+fu
	pron	<kc:1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port on E Corfu island. Pop.: 28630 (1971). Modern Greek name: {K*'erkyra}.
Corfu	xref
	syl	Cor+fu
	pron	<kc:1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Ancient name: {Corcyra}.
corgi	ety	C20: from Welsh, from cor dwarf+ ci dog
corgi	0.
	syl	cor+gi
	pron	<1kc:gi>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two long-bodied short-legged sturdy breeds of dog, the Cardigan and the Pembroke. Also called: {Welsh corgi}.
coriaceous	ety	C17: from Late Latin cori*_aceus from corium leather
coriaceous	0.
	syl	co+ri:a+ceous
	pron	<2kori1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling leather.
coriander	ety	C14: from Old French coriandre, from Latin coriandrum, from Greek koriannon, of uncertain origin
coriander	1.
	syl	co+ri+an+der
	pron	<2kori1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a European umbelliferous plant, widely cultivated for its aromatic seeds.
coriander	2.
	syl	co+ri+an+der
	pron	<2kori1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried ripe seeds of this plant collectively, used in flavouring food, etc.
Corinth	1.
	syl	Cor+inth
	pron	<1korinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Greece, in the NE Peloponnese: the modern town is near the site of the ancient city, the largest and richest of the city-states after Athens. Pop.: 20733 (1971). Modern Greek name: {K*'orinthos}.
Corinth	2.
	syl	Cor+inth
	pron	<1korinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ancient Greece, occupying most of the Isthmus of Corinth and part of the NE Peloponnese.
Gulf of	3.
	head	Corinth
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	Also called: Gulf of {Lepanto}. an inlet of the Ionian Sea between the Peloponnese and central Greece.
Isthmus of	4.
	head	Corinth
	syl	Isthmus of.
	def	a narrow strip of land between the Gulf of Corinth and the Saronic Gulf: crossed by the {Corinth Canal}, making navigation possible between the gulfs.
Corinthian	1.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Corinth.
Corinthian	2.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a bell-shaped capital having carved ornaments based on acanthus leaves. See also {Ionic, Doric, Composite, Tuscan}.
Corinthian	3.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to luxury; dissolute.
Corinthian	4.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	ornate and elaborate.
Corinthian	5.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Corinth.
Corinthian	6.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur sportsman.
Corinthian	7.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:an
	pron	<k*1rinTi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a man about town, esp. one who is dissolute.
Corinthians	0.
	syl	Co+rin+thi:ans
	pron	<k*1rinTi*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	either of two books of the New Testament (in full {The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Corinthians}) .
Gaius Marcius	infl
	head	Coriolanus
	syl	Gai:us Mar:ci:us
	pron	<1gI*s> <1ma:si?!*s>
	pos	n.
Coriolanus	0.
	syl	Cor:i:o:la:nus
	pron	<2kori*1lAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	5th century #7b.c., a legendary Roman general, who allegedly led an army against Rome but was dissuaded from conquering it by his mother and wife.
Coriolis force	ety	C19: named after Gaspard G. Coriolis (1792-1843), French civil engineer
Coriolis force	0.
	syl	Cor:i:o:lis force
	pron	<2kori1*ulis>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical force postulated to explain a deflection in the path of a body moving relative to the earth when observed from the earth. The deflection ({Coriolis effect}) is due to the earth's rotation and is to the left in the S hemisphere and to the right in the N hemisphere.
corium	ety	C19: from Latin: rind, skin, leather
coria	infl
	head	corium
	syl	co+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corium	1.
	syl	co+ri:um
	pron	<1kc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {derma, dermis}. the deep inner layer of the skin, beneath the epidermis, containing connective tissue, blood vessels, and fat.
corium	2.
	syl	co+ri:um
	pron	<1kc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	the leathery basal part of the forewing of hemipterous insects.
cork	ety	C14: probably from Arabic qurq, from Latin cortex bark, especially of the cork oak
cork	1.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick light porous outer bark of the cork oak, used widely as an insulator and for stoppers for bottles, casks, etc.
cork	2.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cork or other material used as a stopper.
cork	3.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an angling float.
cork	4.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {phellem}. a protective layer of dead impermeable cells on the outside of the stems and roots of woody plants, produced by the outer layer of the cork cambium. {~}
cork	5.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	to stop up (a bottle, etc.) with or as if with a cork; fit with a cork.
cork	6.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to restrain.
	exam	1	to cork up the emotions.
cork	7.
	syl	cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	to black (the face, hands, etc.) with burnt cork.
corklike	sub
	head	cork
	syl	cork+2like
	pos	adj.
Cork	1.
	syl	Cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW Ireland, in Munster province: crossed by ridges of low mountains; scenic coastline. County town: Cork. Pop.: 352883 (1971). Area: 7459 sq. km (2880 sq. miles).
Cork	2.
	syl	Cork
	pron	<kc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Ireland, county town of Co. Cork, at the mouth of the River Lee: seat of the University College of Cork (1849). Pop.: 128645 (1971).
corkage	0.
	syl	cork+age
	pron	<1kc:kiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge made at a restaurant for serving wine, etc., bought off the premises.
corkboard	0.
	syl	cork+board
	pron	<1kc:k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin slab made of granules of cork, used as a floor or wall finish and as an insulator.
cork cambium	0.
	syl	cork cam+bi:um
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of meristematic cells in the cortex of the stems and roots of woody plants, the outside of which gives rise to cork cells and the inside to secondary cortical cells (phelloderm). Also called: {phellogen}.
corked	1.
	syl	corked
	pron	<kc:kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {corky}. (of a wine) tainted through having a cork containing excess tannin.
corked	2.
	syl	corked
	pron	<kc:kt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	postpositive
	def	a slang word for {drunk}.
corker	1.a.
	syl	cork+er
	pron	<1kc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	something or somebody striking or outstanding.
	exam	1	that was a corker of a joke.
corker	1.b.
	syl	cork+er
	pron	<1kc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an irrefutable remark that puts an end to discussion.
corker	2.
	syl	cork+er
	pron	<1kc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that inserts corks.
corking	0.
	syl	cork+ing
	pron	<1kc:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	prenominal
	def	excellent.
cork oak	0.
	syl	cork oak
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen Mediterranean oak tree, with a porous outer bark from which cork is obtained. Also called: {cork tree}.
corkscrew	1.
	syl	cork+screw
	pron	<1kc:k2skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for drawing corks from bottles, typically consisting of a pointed metal spiral attached to a handle or screw mechanism.
corkscrew	2.
	syl	cork+screw
	pron	<1kc:k2skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing slang.
	def	a blow that ends with a twist of the fist, esp. one intended to cut the opponent.
corkscrew	3.
	syl	cork+screw
	pron	<1kc:k2skru:>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	resembling a corkscrew in shape.
corkscrew	4.
	syl	cork+screw
	pron	<1kc:k2skru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a spiral or zigzag course.
cork-tipped	0.
	syl	cork-tipped
	pron	<1kc:k2tipt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cigarette
	def	having a filter of cork or some material resembling cork.
corkwood	1.
	syl	cork+wood
	pron	<1kc:k2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tree, of the southeastern U.S., having very lightweight porous wood: family
corkwood	2.
	syl	cork+wood
	pron	<1kc:k2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any other tree with light porous wood.
corkwood	3.
	syl	cork+wood
	pron	<1kc:k2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
corm	ety	C19: from New Latin cormus, from Greek kormos tree trunk from which the branches have been lopped
corm	0.
	syl	corm
	pron	<kc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ of vegetative reproduction in plants such as the crocus, consisting of a globular stem base swollen with food and surrounded by papery scale leaves. Compare { {bulb} (sense 1).}
cormous	sub
	head	corm
	syl	cor+mous
	pos	adj.
cormel	0.
	syl	cor+mel
	pron	<1kc:m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a new small corm arising from the base of a fully developed one.
cormophyte	ety	C19: from Greek kormos tree trunk+-#7phyte 
cormophyte	0.
	syl	cor+mo+phyte
	pron	<1kc:m*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the a major division (now obsolete) of plants having a stem, root, and leaves: includes the mosses, ferns, and seed plants.
cormophytic	sub
	head	cormophyte
	syl	cor+mo+phyt+ic
	pron	<2kc:?!m*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
cormorant	ety	C13: from Old French cormareng, from corp raven, from Latin corvus+-mareng of the sea, from Latin mare sea
cormorant	0.
	syl	cor+mo+rant
	pron	<1kc:m*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the family of coastal and inland waters, having a dark plumage, a long neck and body, and a slender hooked beak: order (pelicans, etc.).
corn	ety	Old English corn; related to Old Norse, Old High German corn, Gothic ka*'urn, Latin gr*_anum, Sanskrit j*_irn*'a fragile
corn	H1.1.a.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cereal plants, esp. the predominant crop of a region, such as wheat in England and oats in Scotland and Ireland.
corn	H1.1.b.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeds of such plants, esp. after harvesting.
corn	H1.1.c.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single seed of such plants; a grain.
corn	H1.2.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {maize}. See also { {sweet corn} (sense 1),} { {popcorn} (sense 1).}
corn	H1.3.a.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the plants producing these kinds of grain considered as a growing crop.
	exam	1	spring corn.
corn	H1.3.b.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a cornfield.
corn	H1.4.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {corn whisky}.
corn	H1.5.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an idea, song, etc., regarded as banal or sentimental.
corn	H1.6.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	any hard particle or grain.
corn	H1.7.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed (animals) with corn, esp. oats.
corn	H1.8.a.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve in brine.
corn	H1.8.b.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to salt.
corn	H1.9.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plant corn on.
corn	ety	C15: from Old French corne horn, from Latin corn*_u 
corn	H2.1.
	syl	corn
	pron	<kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardening or thickening of the skin, esp. of the toes, caused by pressure or friction.
tread on (someone's) corns	2.
	head	corn
	syl	tread on (someone's) corns.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to hurt someone's feelings.
cornaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Cornaceae, from Cornus genus name, from Latin: #7cornel 
cornaceous	0.
	syl	cor+na+ceous
	pron	<kc:1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of temperate plants, mostly trees and shrubs, including dogwood, cornel, and spotted laurel (see { {laurel} (sense 5)}).
corn borer	0.
	syl	corn bor+er
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of the pyralid moth native to S and Central Europe: in E North America a serious pest of maize.
corn bread	0.
	syl	corn bread
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a kind of bread made from maize meal. Also called: {Indian bread}.
corn bunting	0.
	syl	corn bun+ting
	pos	n.
	def	a heavily built European songbird, with a streaked brown plumage: family (buntings).
corncob	1.
	syl	corn+cob
	pron	<1kc:n2kob>
	pos	n.
	def	the core of an ear of maize, to which kernels are attached.
corncob	2.
	syl	corn+cob
	pron	<1kc:n2kob>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {corncob pipe}.
corncob pipe	0.
	syl	corn+cob pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe made from a dried corncob.
corncockle	0.
	syl	corn+cock:le
	pron	<1kc:n2kokL>
	pos	n.
	def	a European caryophyllaceous plant, that has reddish-purple flowers and grows in cornfields and by roadsides.
corncrake	0.
	syl	corn+crake
	pron	<1kc:n2krAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a common Eurasian rail, of fields and meadows, with a buff speckled plumage and reddish wings.
corncrib	0.
	syl	corn+crib
	pron	<1kc:n2krib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a ventilated building for the storage of unhusked maize.
cornea	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cornea t*_ela horny web, from Latin corn*_u #7horn 
corneas	infl
	head	cornea
	or	corneae
	syl	cor+ne:as
	pron	<-ni*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corneae	infl
	head	cornea
	or	corneas
	syl	cor+ne:ae
	pron	<-ni2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cornea	0.
	syl	cor+ne:a
	pron	<1kc:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the convex transparent membrane that forms the anterior covering of the eyeball and is continuous with the sclera.
corneal	sub
	head	cornea
	syl	cor+ne:al
	pos	adj.
corn earworm	0.
	syl	corn ear+worm
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the larva of the noctuid moth which feeds on maize and many other crop plants. See also {bollworm}.
corned	0.
	syl	corned
	pron	<kc:nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of beef
	def	cooked and then preserved or pickled in salt or brine, now often canned.
Pierre	infl
	head	Corneille
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Corneille	0.
	syl	Cor:neille
	pron	French <kcr1nej>
	pos	n.
	def	1606-84, French tragic dramatist often regarded as the founder of French clas?!sical drama. His plays include (1635), (1636), (1640), and (1642).
cornel	ety	C16: probably from Middle Low German kornelle, from Old French cornelle, from Vulgar Latin cornicula (unattested), from Latin cornum cornel cherry, from cornus cornel tree
cornel	0.
	syl	cor+nel
	pron	<1kc:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any cornaceous plant of the genus such as the dogwood and dwarf cornel.
cornelian	0.
	syl	cor+nel+i:an
	pron	<kc:1nEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {carnelian}.
corneous	ety	C17: from Latin corneus horny, from corn*_u #7horn 
corneous	0.
	syl	cor+ne:ous
	pron	<1kc:ni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	horny; hornlike.
corner	ety	C13: from Old French corniere, from Latin corn*_u point, extremity, #7horn 
corner	1.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the place, position, or angle formed by the meeting of two converging lines or surfaces.
corner	2.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting angle of a solid object or figure.
corner	3.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where two streets meet.
corner	4.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small, secluded, secret, or private place.
corner	5.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dangerous or awkward position, esp. from which escape is difficult.
	exam	1	a tight corner.
corner	6.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part, region or place, esp. a remote place.
corner	7.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to protect or mark a corner, as of the hard cover of a book.
corner	8.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a monopoly over the supply of a commodity so that its market price can be controlled.
corner	9.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	a free kick or shot from the corner of the field, taken against a defending team when the ball goes out of play over their goal line after last touching one of their players.
corner	10.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two opposite angles of a boxing ring in which the opponents take their rests.
cut corners	11.
	head	corner
	syl	cut corners.
	def	to take short cuts; bypass normal channels.
(just) round the corner	12.
	head	corner
	syl	(just) round the corner.
	def	close at hand.
turn the corner	13.
	head	corner
	syl	turn the corner.
	def	to pass the critical point (in an illness, etc.).
corner	14.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	located on a corner.
	exam	1	a corner shop.
corner	15.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	suitable or designed for a corner.
	exam	1	a corner table.
corner	16.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manoeuvre (a person or animal) into a position from which escape is difficult or impossible.
	exam	1	finally they cornered the fox.
corner	17.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or provide with corners.
corner	18.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in or move into a corner.
corner	19.a.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to acquire enough of (a commodity) to attain control of the market.
corner	19.b.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {engross}. to attain control of (a market) in such a manner. Compare { {forestall} (sense 3).}
corner	20.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of vehicles, etc.
	def	to turn a corner.
corner	21.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to be situated on a corner.
corner	22.
	syl	cor+ner
	pron	<1kc:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in soccer, etc.
	def	to take a corner.
the	infl
	head	Corner
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Corner	0.
	syl	Cor+ner
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an area in central Australia, at the junction of the borders of Queensland and South Australia.
cornerstone	1.
	syl	cor:ner+stone
	pron	<1kc:n*2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone at the corner of a wall, uniting two intersecting walls; quoin.
cornerstone	2.
	syl	cor:ner+stone
	pron	<1kc:n*2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone placed at the corner of a building during a ceremony to mark the start of construction.
cornerstone	3.
	syl	cor:ner+stone
	pron	<1kc:n*2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of prime importance; basis.
	exam	1	the cornerstone of the whole argument.
cornet	ety	C14: from Old French, from corn, from Latin corn*_u #7horn 
cornet	1.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cor+net *`a pis+tons} (#!k@$$:n$It $$ #!p$Ist$$nz; k@$r#!n$e a pi#!st*~@$). a three-valved brass instrument of the trumpet family. Written range: about two and a half octaves upwards from E below middle C. It is a transposing instrument in B flat or A.
cornet	2.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the cornet.
cornet	3.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cornett}.
cornet	4.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cone-shaped paper container for sweets, etc.
cornet	5.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cone-shaped wafer container for ice cream.
cornet	6.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a starched and wired muslin or lace cap worn by women from the 12th to the 15th centuries.
cornet	7.
	syl	cor+net
	pron	<1kc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the large white headdress of some nuns.
cornetcies	infl
	head	cornetcy
	syl	cor+net+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cornetcy	0.
	syl	cor+net+cy
	pron	<1kc:nitsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the commission or rank of a military cornet player.
cornettist	alt
	head	cornetist
	or	cornetist
	syl	cor+net+tist
	pron	<kc:1netist>
	pos	n.
cornetist	0.
	or	cornettist
	syl	cor+net+ist
	pron	<kc:1netist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the cornet.
cornett	ety	from Old French cornet a little horn, from corn horn, from Latin corn*_u 
cornet	alt
	head	cornett
	or	cornett
	syl	cor+net
	pos	n.
cornett	0.
	or	cornet
	syl	cor+nett
	pron	<kc:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument consist?!ing of a straight or curved tube of wood or ivory having finger holes like a recorder and a cup-shaped mouthpiece like a trumpet.
corn exchange	0.
	syl	corn ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	a building where corn is bought and sold.
corn factor	0.
	syl	corn fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals in corn.
cornfield	0.
	syl	corn+field
	pron	<1kc:n2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a field planted with cereal crops.
cornflakes	0.
	syl	corn+flakes
	pron	<1kc:n2flAks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a breakfast cereal made from toasted maize, eaten with milk, sugar, etc.
cornflour	0.
	syl	corn+flour
	pron	<1kc:n2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine starchy maize flour, used esp. for thickening sauces. U.S. name: {cornstarch}.
cornflower	0.
	syl	corn+flow:er
	pron	<1kc:n2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian herbaceous plant, with blue, purple, pink, or white flowers, formerly a common weed in cornfields: family (composites). Also called: {bluebottle}. See also {bachelor's buttons}.
cornhusk	0.
	syl	corn+husk
	pron	<1kc:n2h^sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the outer protective covering of an ear of maize; the chaff.
cornice	ety	C16: from Old French, from Italian, perhaps from Latin cornix crow, but influenced also by Latin cor*_onis decorative flourish used by scribes, from Greek kor*_onis, from kor*_on*_e curved object, #7crown 
cornice	1.a.
	syl	cor+nice
	pron	<1kc:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	the top projecting mouldings of an entablature.
cornice	1.b.
	syl	cor+nice
	pron	<1kc:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous horizontal projecting course or moulding at the top of a wall, building, etc.
cornice	2.
	syl	cor+nice
	pron	<1kc:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	an overhanging ledge of snow, esp. on the lee side of a mountain.
cornice	3.
	syl	cor+nice
	pron	<1kc:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	to furnish or decorate with or as if with a cornice.
corniche	ety	C19: from corniche road, originally the coastal road between Nice and Monte Carlo; see #7cornice 
corniche	0.
	syl	cor+niche
	pron	<1kc:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal road, esp. one built into the face of a cliff.
corniculate	ety	C17: from Latin cornicul*_atus horned, from corniculum a little horn, from corn*_u #7horn 
corniculate	1.
	syl	cor+nic:u+late
	pron	<kc:1nikju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having horns or hornlike projections.
corniculate	2.
	syl	cor+nic:u+late
	pron	<kc:1nikju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling a horn.
Cornish	1.
	syl	Cor+nish
	pron	<1kc:niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Cornwall, its inhabitants, their former language, or their present-day dialect of English.
Cornish	2.
	syl	Cor+nish
	pron	<1kc:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	a former language of Cornwall, belonging to the S Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Breton: extinct by 1800.
the	3.
	head	Cornish
	syl	the.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives or inhabitants of Cornwall.
Cornishman	sub
	head	Cornish
	syl	Cor:nish+man
	pos	n.
Cornish pasty	0.
	syl	Cor+nish pas+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Cookery.
	def	a pastry case with a filling of meat and vegetables.
Cornish split	0.
	syl	Cor+nish split
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Devonshire split}.
Corn Laws	0.
	syl	Corn Laws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the laws introduced in Britain in 1804 to protect domestic farmers against foreign competition by the imposition of a heavy duty on foreign corn: repealed in 1846. See also {Anti-Corn Law League}.
corn lily	0.
	syl	corn lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of several South African iridaceous plants of the genus which have coloured lily-like flowers.
corn marigold	0.
	syl	corn mar:i+gold
	pos	n.
	def	an annual plant, with yellow daisy-like flower heads: a common weed of cultivated land: family (composites).
corn meal	0.
	syl	corn meal
	pos	n.
	def	meal made from maize. Also called: {Indian meal}.
Monte	infl
	head	Corno
	syl	Mon+te
	pron	<1montA>
	pos	n.
Corno	0.
	syl	Cor+no
	pron	Italian <1korno>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Italy: the highest peak in the Apennines. Height: 2912 m (9554 ft.).
corn oil	0.
	syl	corn oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oil prepared from maize, used in cooking and in making soaps, lubricants, etc.
corn on the cob	0.
	syl	corn on the cob
	pos	n.
	def	a cob of maize, boiled and eaten as a vegetable.
corn-picker	0.
	syl	corn-pick:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a machine for removing ears of maize from the standing stalks, often also equipped to separate the corn from the husk and shell.
corn pone	0.
	syl	corn pone
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	corn bread, esp. a plain type made with water. Sometimes shortened to {pone}.
corn poppy	0.
	syl	corn pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	a poppy, that has bright red flowers and grows in cornfields. Since World War I it has been the symbol of fallen soldiers. Also called: {coquelicot, Flanders poppy, field poppy}.
corn rose	0.
	syl	corn rose
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	any of several red-flowered weeds of cornfields, such as the corn poppy.
corn row	0.
	syl	corn row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Caribbean Negro hair style in which the hair is plaited in close parallel rows, resembling furrows in a ploughed field.
corn salad	0.
	syl	corn sal+ad
	pos	n.
	def	any valerianaceous plant of the genus esp. the European species which often grows in cornfields and whose leaves are sometimes used in salads. Also called: {lamb's lettuce}.
corn shock	0.
	syl	corn shock
	pos	n.
	def	a stack or bundle of bound or unbound corn piled upright for curing or drying.
corn shuck	0.
	syl	corn shuck
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the husk of an ear of maize.
corn silk	0.
	syl	corn silk
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the silky tuft of styles and stigmas at the tip of an ear of maize, formerly used as a diuretic.
corn smut	1.
	syl	corn smut
	pos	n.
	def	an ascomycetous parasitic fungus, that causes gall-like deformations on maize grain.
corn smut	2.
	syl	corn smut
	pos	n.
	def	the condition produced by this fungus.
corn snow	0.
	syl	corn snow
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing, U.S.
	def	granular snow formed by alternate freezing and thawing.
cornstalk	1.
	syl	corn+stalk
	pron	<1kc:n2stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a stalk or stem of corn.
cornstalk	2.a.
	syl	corn+stalk
	pron	<1kc:n2stc:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a native Australian.
cornstalk	2.b.
	syl	corn+stalk
	pron	<1kc:n2stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall thin man.
cornstarch	0.
	syl	corn+starch
	pron	<1kc:n2sta:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {cornflour}.
cornstone	0.
	syl	corn+stone
	pron	<1kc:n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a mottled green and red limestone.
corn syrup	0.
	syl	corn syr+up
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	syrup prepared from maize.
cornu	ety	C17: from Latin: a horn
cornua	infl
	head	cornu
	syl	cor+nu:a
	pron	<-nju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cornu	0.
	syl	cor+nu
	pron	<1kc:nju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a part or structure resembling a horn or having a hornlike pattern, such as a cross section of the grey matter of the spinal cord.
cornual	sub
	head	cornu
	syl	cor+nu:al
	pos	adj.
cornucopia	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Latin corn*_u c*_opiae horn of plenty
cornucopia	1.
	syl	cor+nu+co+pi:a
	pron	<2kc:nju1k*upi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the horn of Amalthea, the goat that suckled Zeus.
cornucopia	2.
	syl	cor+nu+co+pi:a
	pron	<2kc:nju1k*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of such a horn in painting, sculpture, etc., overflowing with fruit, vegetables, etc.; horn of plenty.
cornucopia	3.
	syl	cor+nu+co+pi:a
	pron	<2kc:nju1k*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a great abundance; overflowing supply.
cornucopia	4.
	syl	cor+nu+co+pi:a
	pron	<2kc:nju1k*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horn-shaped container.
cornucopian	sub
	head	cornucopia
	syl	cor+nu+1co+pi:an
	pos	adj.
cornute	ety	C17: from Latin corn*_utus horned, from corn*_u #7horn 
cornuted	alt
	head	cornute
	or	cornute
	syl	cor+nut+ed
	pos	adj.
cornute	0.
	or	cornuted
	syl	cor+nute
	pron	<kc:1nju:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or resembling cornua; hornlike.
	exam	1	the cornute process of a bone.
Cornwall	0.
	syl	Corn+wall
	pron	<1kc:n2wc:l>, <-w*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW England, including the Scilly Isles: hilly, with a deeply indented coastline. County town: Truro. Pop.: 407100 (1976 est.). Area: 3514 sq. km (1357 sq. miles).
Charles	infl
	head	Cornwallis
	syl	Charles
	pos	n.
Cornwallis	0.
	syl	Corn:wal:lis
	pron	<kc:n1wolis>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Marquis Cornwallis. 1738-1805, British general in the War of American Independ?!ence: commanded forces defeated at Yorktown (1781); governor general of India (1786-93, 1805).
corn whisky	0.
	syl	corn whis+ky
	pos	n.
	def	whisky made from maize.
corny	ety	C16 (C20 in the sense rustic, banal): from #7corn %1+-#7y %1
cornier	infl
	head	corny
	syl	corn:i+er
	pos	adj.
corniest	infl
	head	corny
	syl	corn:i+est.
	pos	adj.
corny	1.
	syl	corn:y
	pron	<1kc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	trite or banal.
corny	2.
	syl	corn:y
	pron	<1kc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	sentimental or mawkish.
corny	3.
	syl	corn:y
	pron	<1kc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	abounding in corn.
corody	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin corr*_odium something provided, from Old French corroyer to provide, of Germanic origin
corrody	alt
	head	corody
	or	corody
	syl	cor+ro+dy
	pron	<1kor*di>
	pos	n.
corodies	infl
	head	corody
	syl	cor:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corody	1.
	or	corrody
	syl	cor:o+dy
	pron	<1kor*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	usage	originally
	def	the right of a lord to receive free quarters from his vassal.
corody	2.
	or	corrody
	syl	cor:o+dy
	pron	<1kor*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	an allowance for maintenance.
coroll	alt
	head	corol
	or	corol
	syl	coroll.
corol	0.
	or	coroll
	syl	corol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	corollary.
corolla	0.
	syl	co+rol+la
	pron	<k*1rol*>
	pos	n.
	def	the petals of a flower collectively, forming an inner floral envelope. Compare {calyx}.
corollaceous	0.
	syl	cor+ol+la+ceous
	pron	<2kor*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or having a corolla.
corollary	ety	C14: from Latin coroll*_arium money paid for a garland, from Latin corolla garland, from cor*_ona #7crown 
corollaries	infl
	head	corollary
	syl	cor+ol+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corollary	1.
	syl	cor+ol+lar:y
	pron	<k*1rol*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposition that follows directly from the proof of another proposition.
corollary	2.
	syl	cor+ol+lar:y
	pron	<k*1rol*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an obvious deduction.
corollary	3.
	syl	cor+ol+lar:y
	pron	<k*1rol*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural consequence or result.
corollary	4.
	syl	cor+ol+lar:y
	pron	<k*1rol*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consequent or resultant.
Coromandel Coast	0.
	syl	Cor:o+man+del Coast
	pron	<2kor*1m@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	the SE coast of India, along the Bay of Bengal, extending from Point Calimere to the mouth of the Krishna River.
corona	ety	C16: from Latin: crown, from Greek kor*_one anything curved; related to Greek kor*_onis wreath, korax crow, Latin curvus curved
coronas	infl
	head	corona
	or	coronae
	syl	co+ro+nas
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coronae	infl
	head	corona
	or	coronas
	syl	co+ro+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corona	1.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle of light around a luminous body, usually the moon.
corona	2.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {aureole}. the outermost region of the sun's atmosphere, visible as a faint halo during a solar eclipse.
corona	3.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the flat vertical face of a cornice just above the soffit.
corona	4.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a corona or halo.
corona	5.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular chandelier suspend?!ed from the roof of a church.
corona	6.a.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the trumpet-shaped part of the corolla of daffodils and similar plants; the crown.
corona	6.b.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a crown of leafy outgrowths from inside the petals of some flowers.
corona	7.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a crownlike structure, such as the top of the head.
corona	8.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long cigar with blunt ends.
corona	9.
	syl	co+ro+na
	pron	<k*1r*un*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	short for {corona discharge}.
Corona Australis	ety	literally: Southern crown
Coronae Australis	infl
	head	Corona Australis
	syl	Co+ro+nae Aus+tra+lis
	pron	<k*1r*unE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Corona Australis	0.
	syl	Co+ro+na Aus+tra+lis
	pron	<o1strAlis>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the S hemisphere between Ara and Pavo.
Corona Borealis	ety	literally: Northern crown
Coronae Borealis	infl
	head	Corona Borealis
	syl	Co+ro+nae Bo+re:al+is
	pron	<k*1r*unE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Corona Borealis	0.
	syl	Co+ro+na Bo+re:al+is
	pron	<2bc:ri1Alis>
	pos	n.
	def	a small compact constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Bo*"otes and Hercules.
coronach	ety	C16: from Scottish Gaelic corranach; related to Irish r*_anadh a crying
coronach	0.
	syl	co+ro+nach
	pron	<1kor*n*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. or Irish.
	def	a dirge or lamentation for the dead.
corona discharge	0.
	syl	co+ro+na dis+charge
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical discharge appearing on and around the surface of a charged conductor, caused by ionization of the surrounding gas. Also called: {corona}. See also {Saint Elmo's fire}.
coronograph	alt
	head	coronagraph
	or	coronagraph
	syl	co+ro+no+graph
	pron	<k*1r*un*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
coronagraph	0.
	or	coronograph
	syl	co+ro+na+graph
	pron	<k*1r*un*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument used to simulate an eclipse of the sun so that the faint solar corona can be studied.
coronal	ety	C16: from Late Latin cor*_on*_alis belonging to a #7crown 
coronal	1.
	syl	cor:o+nal
	pron	<1kor*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a circlet for the head; crown.
coronal	2.
	syl	cor:o+nal
	pron	<1kor*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wreath or garland.
coronal	3.
	syl	cor:o+nal
	pron	<1kor*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	short for {coronal suture}.
coronal	4.
	syl	cor:o+nal
	pron	<k*1r*unL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a corona or coronal.
coronal	5.
	syl	cor:o+nal
	pron	<k*1r*unL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a less common word for {retroflex}.
coronal suture	0.
	syl	cor:o+nal su+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the serrated line across the skull between the frontal bone and the parietal bones.
coronary	ety	C17: from Latin cor*_on*_arius belonging to a wreath or crown; see #7corona 
coronary	1.
	syl	cor:o+nar:y
	pron	<1kor*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	designating blood vessels, nerves, ligaments, etc., that encircle a part or structure.
coronaries	infl
	head	coronary
	syl	cor:o+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coronary	2.
	syl	cor:o+nar:y
	pron	<1kor*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {coronary thrombosis}.
coronary artery	0.
	syl	cor:o+nar:y ar+ter:y
	pos	n.
	def	either of two arteries branching from the aorta and supplying blood to the heart.
coronary insufficiency	0.
	syl	cor:o+nar:y in+suf+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	def	inadequate circulation of blood through the coronary arteries, characterized by attacks of angina pectoris.
coronary thrombosis	0.
	syl	cor:o+nar:y throm+bo+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of interrupted blood flow to the heart due to a blood clot in a coronary artery, usually as a consequence of atherosclerosis: characterized by intense pain. Sometimes shortened to: {coronary}. Compare {myocardial infarction}.
coronation	ety	C14: from Old French, from coroner to crown, from Latin cor*_on*_are 
coronation	0.
	syl	cor:o+na+tion
	pron	<2kor*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or ceremony of crowning a monarch.
coroner	ety	C14: from Anglo-French corouner officer in charge of the pleas of the Crown, from Old French corone #7crown 
coroner	0.
	syl	cor:o+ner
	pron	<1kor*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a public official responsible for the investigation of violent, sudden, or suspicious deaths. The investigation ({coroner's inquest}) is held in the presence of a jury ({coroner's jury) }. See also {procurator fiscal}. Compare {medical examiner}.
coronership	sub
	head	coroner
	syl	cor:o+ner+2ship
	pos	n.
coronet	ety	C15: from Old French coronete a little crown, from corone #7crown 
coronet	1.
	syl	cor:o+net
	pron	<1kor*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small crown, esp. one worn by princes or peers as a mark of rank.
coronet	2.
	syl	cor:o+net
	pron	<1kor*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's jewelled circlet for the head.
coronet	3.
	syl	cor:o+net
	pron	<1kor*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the margin between the skin of a horse's pastern and the horn of the hoof.
coronet	4.
	syl	cor:o+net
	pron	<1kor*nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a support for a crest shaped like a crown.
coroneted	1.
	syl	cor:o+net+ed
	pron	<2kor*1netid>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing a coronet.
coroneted	2.
	syl	cor:o+net+ed
	pron	<2kor*1netid>
	pos	adj.
	def	belong?!ing to the peerage.
Jean Baptiste Camille	infl
	head	Corot
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste Ca:mille
	pron	<Z?~a>, <batist> <ka1mij>
	pos	n.
Corot	0.
	syl	Co:rot
	pron	French <kc1ro>, <batist> <ka1mij>
	pos	n.
	def	1796-1875, French landscape painter.
corozo	ety	C18: via Spanish from an Indian name
corozos	infl
	head	corozo
	syl	co+ro+zos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corozo	0.
	syl	co+ro+zo
	pron	<k*1r*uz*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American palm, whose seeds yield a useful oil.
corp	1.
	syl	corp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	corporation.
corp	2.
	syl	corp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	corporal.
corpora	0.
	syl	cor+po+ra
	pron	<1kc:p*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {corpus}.
corporal	ety	C14: from Latin corpor*_alis of the body, from corpus body
corporal	H1.1.
	syl	cor+po+ral
	pron	<1kc:p*r*l>, <1kc:pr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the body; bodily.
corporal	H1.2.
	syl	cor+po+ral
	pron	<1kc:p*r*l>, <1kc:pr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {corporeal}.
corporality	sub
	head	corporal
	syl	cor+po+1ral+i:ty
	pos	n.
corporally	sub
	head	corporal
	syl	cor+po+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
corporal	ety	C16: from Old French, via Italian, from Latin caput head; perhaps also influenced in Old French by corps body (of men)
corporal	H2.1.
	syl	cor+po+ral
	pron	<1kc:p*r*l>, <-pr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer junior to a sergeant in the army, air force, or marines.
corporal	H2.2.
	syl	cor+po+ral
	pron	<1kc:p*r*l>, <-pr*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Royal Navy
	def	a petty officer who assists the master-at-arms.
corporalship	sub
	head	corporal
	syl	cor+po+ral+2ship
	pos	n.
corporal	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin corpor*_ale pallium eucharistic altar cloth, from Latin corpor*_alis belonging to the body, from corpus body (of Christ)
corporale	alt
	head	corporal
	or	corporal
	syl	cor+po+ra+le
	pron	<1kc:p*r*l>, <-pr*l>, <2kc:p*1rAli>, <2kc:p*1rAli>
	pos	n.
corporal	H3.0.
	or	corporale
	syl	cor+po+ral
	pron	<1kc:p*r*l>, <-pr*l>, <2kc:p*1rAli>, <2kc:p*1rAli>
	pos	n.
	def	a white linen cloth on which the bread and wine are placed during the Eucharist.
corporal punishment	0.
	syl	cor+por+al pun+ish+ment
	pos	n.
	def	punishment of a physical nature, such as caning, flogging, or beating.
corporate	ety	C15: from Latin corpor*_atus made into a body, from corpor*_are, from corpus body
corporate	1.
	syl	cor+po+rate
	pron	<1kc:p*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a corporation; incorporated.
corporate	2.
	syl	cor+po+rate
	pron	<1kc:p*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to a corporation.
corporate	3.
	syl	cor+po+rate
	pron	<1kc:p*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to a united group; joint.
corporately	sub
	head	corporate
	syl	cor+po+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
corporation	1.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tion
	pron	<2kc:p*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of persons having a separate identity, with separate powers, duties, and liabilities.
corporation	2.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tion
	pron	<2kc:p*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {municipal corporation}. the municipal authorities of a city or town.
corporation	3.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tion
	pron	<2kc:p*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people acting as one body.
corporation	4.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tion
	pron	<2kc:p*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a large paunch or belly.
corporative	1.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tive
	pron	<1kc:p*r*tiv>, <-pr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a corporation.
corporative	2.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tive
	pron	<1kc:p*r*tiv>, <-pr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a state
	def	organized into and governed by corporations of individuals involved in any given profession, industry, etc.
corporator	0.
	syl	cor+po+ra+tor
	pron	<1kc:p*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a corporation.
corporeal	ety	C17: from Latin corporeus, from corpus body
corporeal	1.
	syl	cor+po+re:al
	pron	<kc:1pc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of the physical body; not spiritual.
corporeal	2.
	syl	cor+po+re:al
	pron	<kc:1pc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a material nature; physical.
corporeality	sub
	head	corporeal
	or	corporealness
	syl	cor+2po+re:1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
corporealness	sub
	head	corporeal
	or	corporeality
	syl	cor+1po+re:al+ness
	pos	n.
corporeally	sub
	head	corporeal
	syl	cor+1po+re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
corporeity	0.
	syl	cor+po+re:i:ty
	pron	<2kc:p*1rEiti>
	pos	n.
	def	bodily or material nature or substance; physical existence; corporeality.
corposant	ety	C17: from Portuguese corpo-santo, literally: holy body, from Latin corpus sanctum 
corposant	0.
	syl	cor+po+sant
	pron	<1kc:p*2z@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Saint Elmo's fire}.
corps	ety	C18: from French, from Latin corpus body
corps	1.
	syl	corps
	pron	<kc:>, <kc:z>, <kc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a military formation that comprises two or more divisions and additional support arms.
corps	2.
	syl	corps
	pron	<kc:>, <kc:z>, <kc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a body of people associated together.
	exam	1	the diplomatic corps.
corps de ballet	0.
	syl	corps de bal+let
	pron	<1kc:> <d*> <1b@lA>, French <kcr> <d*> <ba1le>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of a ballet company who dance together in a group.
corps diplomatique	0.
	syl	corps dip+lo+ma+tique
	pron	<2dipl*um@1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {diplomatic corps}. Abbrev.: {C.D., CD}.
corpse	ety	C14: from Old French corps body, from Latin corpus body
corpse	0.
	syl	corpse
	pron	<kc:ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a dead body, esp. of a human being; cadaver.
corpsmen	infl
	head	corpsman
	syl	corps+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corpsman	0.
	syl	corps+man
	pron	<1kc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. military.
	def	a medical orderly or stretcher-bearer.
corpulent	ety	C14: from Latin corpulentus fleshy
corpulent	0.
	syl	cor+pu+lent
	pron	<1kc:pjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically bulky; fat.
corpulence	sub
	head	corpulent
	or	corpulency
	syl	cor+pu+lence
	pos	n.
corpulency	sub
	head	corpulent
	or	corpulence
	syl	cor+pu+len+cy
	pos	n.
corpulently	sub
	head	corpulent
	syl	cor+pu+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
corpus	ety	C14: from Latin: body
corpora	infl
	head	corpus
	syl	cor+po+ra
	pron	<-p*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corpus	1.
	syl	cor+pus
	pron	<1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection or body of writings, esp. by a single author or on a specific topic.
	exam	1	the corpus of Dickens' works.
corpus	2.
	syl	cor+pus
	pron	<1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the main body, section, or substance of something.
corpus	3.a.
	syl	cor+pus
	pron	<1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any distinct mass or body.
corpus	3.b.
	syl	cor+pus
	pron	<1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part of an organ or structure.
corpus	4.
	syl	cor+pus
	pron	<1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a capital or principal sum, as contrasted with a derived income.
corpus	5.
	syl	cor+pus
	pron	<1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a human or animal body, esp. a dead one.
corpus callosum	ety	New Latin, literally: callous body
corpora callosa	infl
	head	corpus callosum
	syl	cor+po+ra cal+lo+sa
	pron	<k*1l*us*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corpus callosum	0.
	syl	cor+pus cal+lo+sum
	pron	<k*1l*us*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the band of white fibres that connects the cerebral hemispheres in mammals.
Corpus Christi	ety	C14: from Latin: body of Christ
Corpus Christi	0.
	syl	Cor+pus Chris+ti
	def	%1 (#!kr$Ist$I) a festival in honour of the Eucharist, observed on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday.
Corpus Christi	0.
	syl	Cor+pus Chris+ti
	def	%2 (#!kr$Ist$I) a port in S Texas, on {Corpus Christi Bay}, an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico. Pop.: 212431 (1973 est.).
corpuscle	ety	C17: from Latin corpusculum a little body, from corpus body
corpuscle	1.
	syl	cor+pus+cle
	pron	<1kc:p^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	any cell or similar minute body that is suspended in a fluid, esp. any of the {red blood corpuscles} (see {erythrocyte}) or {white blood corpuscles} (see {leucocyte) }.
corpuscle	2.
	syl	cor+pus+cle
	pron	<1kc:p^sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the encapsulated ending of a sensory nerve.
corpuscle	3.
	syl	cor+pus+cle
	pron	<1kc:p^sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a discrete particle such as an electron, photon, ion, or atom.
corpuscle	4.
	syl	cor+pus+cle
	pron	<1kc:p^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {corpuscule}. any minute particle.
corpuscular	sub
	head	corpuscle
	syl	cor+pus+cu+lar
	pron	<kc:1p^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
corpuscular theory	0.
	syl	cor+pus+cu+lar the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory, originally proposed by Newton, and revived with the development of the quantum theory, that light consists of a stream of particles. See {photon}.
corpuscular theory	xref
	syl	cor+pus+cu+lar the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {wave theory}.
corpus delicti	ety	New Latin, literally: the body of the crime
corpus delicti	0.
	syl	cor+pus de+lic+ti
	pron	<di1liktI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the body of facts that constitute an offence.
corpus juris	ety	from Late Latin, literally: a body of law
corpus juris	0.
	syl	cor+pus ju+ris
	pron	<1Ju*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of law, esp. the laws of a nation or state.
Corpus Juris Canonici	ety	Medieval Latin, literally: body of canon law
Corpus Juris Canonici	0.
	syl	Cor+pus Ju+ris Ca+no+ni+ci
	pron	<k*1noni2sI>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the principal compilation of canon law from 1499, superseded by the Codex Juris Canonici in 1918.
Corpus Juris Civilis	ety	New Latin, literally: body of civil law
Corpus Juris Civilis	0.
	syl	Cor+pus Ju+ris Ci+vi+lis
	pron	<si1vIlis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the body of Roman or civil law consolidated by Justinian in the 6th century #7a.d.
corpus luteum	ety	New Latin, literally: yellow body
corpora lutea	infl
	head	corpus luteum
	syl	cor+po+ra lu+te:a
	pron	<1lu:ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corpus luteum	0.
	syl	cor+pus lu+te:um
	pron	<1lu:ti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow glandular mass of tissue that forms in a Graafian follicle following release of an ovum. It secretes progesterone, a hormone necessary to maintain pregnancy.
corpus luteum hormone	0.
	syl	cor+pus lu+te:um hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {progesterone}.
corpus striatum	ety	New Latin, literally: striated body
corpora striata	infl
	head	corpus striatum
	syl	cor+po+ra stri:a+ta
	pron	<strI1At*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corpus striatum	0.
	syl	cor+pus stri:a+tum
	pron	<strI1At*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a striped mass of white and grey matter situated in front of the thalamus in each cerebral hemisphere.
corpus vile	ety	literally: worthless body
corpora vilia	infl
	head	corpus vile
	syl	cor+po+ra vil:i:a
	pron	<1kc:p*r*> <1vili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corpus vile	0.
	syl	cor+pus vi:le
	pron	<1kc:p*s> <1vIli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin.
	def	a person or thing fit only to be the object of an experiment.
corr	1.
	syl	corr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	correct.
corr	2.
	syl	corr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	corrected.
corr	3.
	syl	corr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	correction.
corr	4.
	syl	corr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	correspondence.
corr	5.
	syl	corr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	correspondent.
corr	6.
	syl	corr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	corresponding.
corrade	ety	C17: from Latin corr*_adere to scrape together, from r*_adere to scrape
corrade	0.
	syl	cor+rade
	pron	<ko1rAd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of rivers, streams, etc.
	def	to erode (land) by the abrasive action of rock particles.
corral	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Vulgar Latin curr*_ale (unattested) area for vehicles, from Latin currus wagon, from currere to run
corral	1.
	syl	cor+ral
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an enclosure for confining cattle or horses.
corral	2.
	syl	cor+ral
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. formerly
	def	a defensive enclosure formed by a ring of covered wagons.
corrals	infl
	head	corral
	syl	cor+rals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
corralling	infl
	head	corral
	syl	cor+ral+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
corralled	infl
	head	corral
	syl	cor+ralled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
corral	3.
	syl	cor+ral
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to drive into and confine in or as in a corral.
corral	4.
	syl	cor+ral
	pron	<ko1ra:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	to capture.
corrasion	0.
	syl	cor+ra+sion
	pron	<k*1rAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	erosion of a rock surface by rock fragments transported over it by water, wind, or ice. Compare { {abrasion} (sense 3),} { {attrition} (sense 3).} &- {cor+ra+sive} (k$$#!re$I?!s$Iv)
correct	ety	C14: from Latin corrigere to make straight, put in order, from com- (intensive)+ regere to rule
correct	1.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make free from errors.
correct	2.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate the errors in.
correct	3.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuke or punish in order to set right or improve.
	exam	1	to correct a child;
	exam	2	to stand corrected.
correct	4.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to counteract or rectify (a malfunction, ailment, etc.).
	exam	1	these glasses will correct your sight.
correct	5.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or make conform, esp. to a standard.
correct	6.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	free from error; true; accurate.
	exam	1	the correct version.
correct	7.
	syl	cor+rect
	pron	<k*1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	in conformity with accepted standards.
	exam	1	correct behaviour.
correctable	sub
	head	correct
	or	correctible
	syl	cor+1rect+a:ble
	pos	adj.
correctible	sub
	head	correct
	or	correctable
	syl	cor+1rect+i:ble
	pos	adj.
correctly	sub
	head	correct
	syl	cor+1rect+ly
	pos	adv.
correctness	sub
	head	correct
	syl	cor+1rect+ness
	pos	n.
corrector	sub
	head	correct
	syl	cor+1rec+tor
	pos	n.
correction	1.
	syl	cor+rec+tion
	pron	<k*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of correct?!ing.
correction	2.
	syl	cor+rec+tion
	pron	<k*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something offered or substituted for an error; an improvement.
correction	3.
	syl	cor+rec+tion
	pron	<k*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of punishing; reproof.
correction	4.
	syl	cor+rec+tion
	pron	<k*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity added to or subtracted from a scientific or mathematical calculation or observation to increase its accuracy.
correctional	sub
	head	correction
	syl	cor+1rec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
correctitude	0.
	syl	cor+rect:i+tude
	pron	<k*1rekti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of correctness, esp. conscious correctness in behaviour.
corrective	1.
	syl	cor+rec+tive
	pron	<k*1rektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or intended to correct.
corrective	2.
	syl	cor+rec+tive
	pron	<k*1rektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that tends or is intended to correct.
correctively	sub
	head	corrective
	syl	cor+1rec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Antonio Allegri da	infl
	head	Correggio
	syl	An:to:nio Al:le:gri da
	pron	<an1tc:njo> <a1lA:gri>, <da>
	pos	n.
Correggio	0.
	syl	Cor:reg:gio
	pron	Italian <kor1redJo>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	1494-1534, Italian painter, noted for his striking use of perspective and foreshortening.
Corregidor	0.
	syl	Cor+reg:i+dor
	pron	<k*1regi2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island at the entrance to Manila Bay, in the Philippines: site of the defeat of American forces by the Japanese (1942) in World War II.
correl	0.
	syl	correl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	correlative.
correlate	1.
	syl	cor+re+late
	pron	<1kori2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or be placed in a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relationship.
correlate	2.
	syl	cor+re+late
	pron	<1kori2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish or show a correlation.
correlate	3.
	syl	cor+re+late
	pron	<1kori2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relationship.
correlate	4.
	syl	cor+re+late
	pron	<1kori2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two things mutually or reciprocally related.
correlatable	sub
	head	correlate
	syl	cor+re+2lat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
correlation	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin cor?!rel*_ati*_o, from com- together+ rel*_ati*_o, #7relation 
correlation	1.
	syl	cor+re+la+tion
	pron	<2kori1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mutual or reciprocal relationship between two or more things.
correlation	2.
	syl	cor+re+la+tion
	pron	<2kori1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of correlating or the state of being correlated.
correlation	3.
	syl	cor+re+la+tion
	pron	<2kori1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the degree of quantitative association between two variables or attributes. Correlation is positive or direct when two variables move in the same direction and negative or inverse when they move in opposite directions.
correlational	sub
	head	correlation
	syl	cor+re+1la+tion+al
	pos	adj.
correlation coefficient	0.
	syl	cor+re+la+tion co+ef+fi+cient
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a statistic measuring the degree of correlation between two variables and usually obtained by dividing their covariance by the square root of the product of their variances.
correlative	1.
	syl	cor+rel:a+tive
	pron	<ko1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	in mutual, complementary, or reciprocal relationship; corresponding.
correlative	2.
	syl	cor+rel:a+tive
	pron	<ko1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting words, usually conjunctions, occurring together though not adjacently in certain grammatical constructions, as for example and in such sentences as
correlative	3.
	syl	cor+rel:a+tive
	pron	<ko1rel*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two things that are correlative.
correlative	4.
	syl	cor+rel:a+tive
	pron	<ko1rel*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a correlative word.
correlatively	sub
	head	correlative
	syl	cor+1rel:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
correlativeness	sub
	head	correlative
	or	correlativity
	syl	cor+1rel:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
correlativity	sub
	head	correlative
	or	correlativeness
	syl	cor+2rel:a+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
correspond	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin corr*_espond*_ere, from Latin respond*_ere to #7respond  &- @!cor+re+#!spond+ing+ly adv. #e Usage. See at similar.
correspond	1.
	syl	cor+re+spond
	pron	<2kori1spond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with or to
	def	to conform, be in agreement, or be consistent or compatible (with); tally (with).
correspond	2.
	syl	cor+re+spond
	pron	<2kori1spond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to be similar or analogous in character or function.
correspond	3.
	syl	cor+re+spond
	pron	<2kori1spond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to communicate by letter.
correspondence	1.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence
	pron	<2kori1spond*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of agreeing or corresponding.
correspondence	2.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence
	pron	<2kori1spond*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	similarity or analogy.
correspondence	3.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence
	pron	<2kori1spond*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or conformity.
correspondence	4.a.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence
	pron	<2kori1spond*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	communication by the exchange of letters.
correspondence	4.b.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence
	pron	<2kori1spond*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the letters so exchanged.
correspondence column	0.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence col+umn
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a newspaper or magazine in which are printed readers' letters to the editor.
correspondence school	0.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ence school
	pos	n.
	def	an educational institution that offers tuition ({correspondence courses}) by post.
correspondent	1.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ent
	pron	<2kori1spond*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who communicates by letter or by letters.
correspondent	2.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ent
	pron	<2kori1spond*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed by a newspaper, etc., to report on a special subject or to send reports from a foreign country.
correspondent	3.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ent
	pron	<2kori1spond*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or firm that has regular business relations with another, esp. one in a different part of the country or abroad.
correspondent	4.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ent
	pron	<2kori1spond*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that corresponds to another.
correspondent	5.
	syl	cor+re+spond+ent
	pron	<2kori1spond*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	similar or analogous.
correspondently	sub
	head	correspondent
	syl	cor+re+1spond+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
Correze	0.
	syl	Cor+r*`eze
	pron	French <kc1re:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in Limousin region. Capital: Tulle. Pop.: 250559 (1975). Area: 5888 sq. km (2296 sq. miles).
corrida	ety	Spanish, from the phrase corrida de toros, literally: a running of bulls, from correr to run, from Latin currere 
corrida	0.
	syl	cor+ri+da
	pron	<ko1rriDa>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish word for {bullfight}.
corridor	ety	C16: from Old French, from Old Italian corridore, literally: place for running, from correre to run, from Latin currere 
corridor	1.
	syl	cor+ri+dor
	pron	<1kori2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hallway or passage connecting parts of a building.
corridor	2.
	syl	cor+ri+dor
	pron	<1kori2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of land or air space that affords access, either from a landlocked country to the sea (such as the {Polish corridor}, 1919-39, which divided Germany) or from a state to an exclave (such as the {Berlin corridor}, since 1945, which passes through East Germany).
corridor	3.
	syl	cor+ri+dor
	pron	<1kori2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a passageway con?!necting the compartments of a railway coach.
corridors of power	4.
	head	corridor
	syl	corridors of power.
	def	the higher echelons of government, the Civil Service, etc., considered as the location of power and influence.
corrie	ety	C18: from Gaelic coire cauldron, kettle
corrie	1.
	syl	cor+rie
	pron	<1kori>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a circular hollow on a hillside.
corrie	2.
	syl	cor+rie
	pron	<1kori>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another name for { {cirque} (sense 1).}
Corriedale	0.
	syl	Cor+rie+dale
	pron	<1kori2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheep reared for both wool and meat, originally developed in New Zealand.
Corrientes	0.
	syl	Cor+rien+tes
	pron	Spanish <2ko1rrjAntAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Argentina, on the Paran*'a River. Pop.: 131392 (1970).
corrigendum	ety	C19: from Latin: that which is to be corrected, from corrigere to #7correct 
corrigenda	infl
	head	corrigendum
	syl	cor+ri+gen+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corrigendum	1.
	syl	cor+ri+gen+dum
	pron	<2kori1Jend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an error to be corrected.
corrigendum	2.
	syl	cor+ri+gen+dum
	pron	<2kori1Jend*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	Also called {erratum}. a slip of paper inserted into a book after printing, listing errors and corrections.
corrigible	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medieval Latin corrigibilis, from Latin corrigere to set right, #7correct 
corrigible	1.
	syl	cor+ri+gi:ble
	pron	<1koriJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being corrected.
corrigible	2.
	syl	cor+ri+gi:ble
	pron	<1koriJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	submissive or submitting to correction.
corrigibility	sub
	head	corrigible
	syl	cor+ri+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
corrigibly	sub
	head	corrigible
	syl	cor+ri+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
corrival	ety	C16: from Old French, from Late Latin corr*_iv*_alis, from Latin com- together, mutually+ r*_iv*_alis #7rival 
corrival	0.
	syl	cor+ri+val
	pron	<k*1rIvL>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a rare word for {rival}.
corrivalry	sub
	head	corrival
	syl	cor+1ri+val+ry
	pos	n.
corroborant	1.
	syl	cor+rob:o+rant
	pron	<k*1rob*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	serving to corroborate.
corroborant	2.
	syl	cor+rob:o+rant
	pron	<k*1rob*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	strengthening.
corroborant	3.
	syl	cor+rob:o+rant
	pron	<k*1rob*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	something that strengthens; tonic.
corroborate	ety	C16: from Latin corr*_obor*_are to invigorate, from r*_obor*_are to make strong, from r*_obur strength, literally: oak
corroborate	1.
	syl	cor+rob:o+rate
	pron	<k*1rob*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confirm or support (facts, opinions, etc.), esp. by providing fresh evidence.
	exam	1	the witness corroborated the accused's statement.
corroborate	2.
	syl	cor+rob:o+rate
	pron	<k*?!1rob*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	serving to corroborate a fact, etc.
corroborate	3.
	syl	cor+rob:o+rate
	pron	<k*?!1rob*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	of a fact
	def	corroborated.
corroboration	sub
	head	corroborate
	syl	cor+2rob:o+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
corroborative	sub
	head	corroborate
	syl	cor+rob:o+ra+tive
	pron	<k*1rob*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
corroboratively	sub
	head	corroborate
	syl	cor+1rob:o+ra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
corroborator	sub
	head	corroborate
	syl	cor+1rob:o+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
corroboree	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
corroboree	1.
	syl	cor+rob:o+ree
	pron	<k*1rob*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a native assembly of sacred, festive, or warlike character.
corroboree	2.
	syl	cor+rob:o+ree
	pron	<k*1rob*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any noisy gathering.
corrode	ety	C14: from Latin corr*_odere to gnaw to pieces, from r*_odere to gnaw; see #7rodent, rat 
corrode	1.
	syl	cor+rode
	pron	<k*1r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat away or be eaten away, esp. by chemical action as in the oxidation or rusting of a metal.
corrode	2.
	syl	cor+rode
	pron	<k*1r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy gradually; consume.
	exam	1	his jealousy corroded his happiness.
corrodant	sub
	head	corrode
	or	corrodent
	syl	cor+1rod+ant
	pos	n.
corrodent	sub
	head	corrode
	or	corrodant
	syl	cor+1rod+ent
	pos	n.
corroder	sub
	head	corrode
	syl	cor+1rod+er
	pos	n.
corrodible	sub
	head	corrode
	syl	cor+1rod+i:ble
	pos	adj.
corrodibility	sub
	head	corrode
	syl	cor+2rod+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
corrodies	infl
	head	corrody
	syl	cor+ro+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
corrody	0.
	syl	cor+ro+dy
	pron	<1kor*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {corody}.
corrosion	1.
	syl	cor+ro+sion
	pron	<k*1r*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which a solid, esp. a metal, is eaten away and changed by a chemical action, as in the oxidation of iron in the presence of water by an electrolytic process.
corrosion	2.
	syl	cor+ro+sion
	pron	<k*1r*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	slow deterioration by being eaten or worn away.
corrosion	3.
	syl	cor+ro+sion
	pron	<k*1r*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition produced by or the product of corrosion.
corrosive	1.
	syl	cor+ro+sive
	pron	<k*1r*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of acids or alkalis
	def	capable of destroying solid materials.
corrosive	2.
	syl	cor+ro+sive
	pron	<k*1r*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to eat away or consume.
corrosive	3.
	syl	cor+ro+sive
	pron	<k*1r*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	cutting; sarcastic.
	exam	1	a corrosive remark.
corrosive	4.
	syl	cor+ro+sive
	pron	<k*1r*usiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a corrosive substance, such as a strong acid or alkali.
corrosively	sub
	head	corrosive
	syl	cor+1ro+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
corrosiveness	sub
	head	corrosive
	syl	cor+1ro+sive+ness
	pos	n.
corrosive sublimate	0.
	syl	cor+ro+sive sub+li+mate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mercuric chloride}.
corrugate	ety	C18: from Latin corr*_ug*_are, from r*_uga a wrinkle
corrugate	1.
	syl	cor+ru+gate
	pron	<1koru2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to fold or be folded into alternate furrows and ridges. {~} (#!k$Ar$ug$It, -@!ge$It).
corrugate	2.
	syl	cor+ru+gate
	pron	<1koru2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	folded into furrows and ridges; wrinkled.
corrugation	sub
	head	corrugate
	syl	cor+ru+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
corrugated iron	0.
	syl	cor+ru+gat+ed i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a thin structural sheet made of iron or steel, formed with alternating ridges and troughs.
corrugated paper	0.
	syl	cor+ru+gat+ed pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a packaging material made from layers of heavy paper, the top layer of which is grooved and ridged.
corrugator	0.
	syl	cor+ru+ga+tor
	pron	<1koru2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a muscle whose contraction causes wrinkling of the brow.
corrupt	ety	C14: from Latin cor?!ruptus spoiled, from corrumpere to ruin, literally: break to pieces, from rumpere to break
corrupt	1.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in integrity; open to or involving bribery or other dishonest practices.
	exam	1	a corrupt official;
	exam	2	corrupt practices in an election.
corrupt	2.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally depraved.
corrupt	3.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	putrid or rotten.
corrupt	4.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	contaminated; unclean.
corrupt	5.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a text or manuscript
	def	made meaningless or different in meaning from the original by scribal errors or alterations.
corrupt	6.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become dishonest or disloyal.
corrupt	7.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to debase or become debased morally; deprave.
corrupt	8.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to infect or contaminate; taint.
corrupt	9.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become rotten.
corrupt	10.
	syl	cor+rupt
	pron	<k*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter (a text, etc.) from the original.
corrupter	sub
	head	corrupt
	or	corruptor
	syl	cor+1rupt+er
	pos	n.
corruptor	sub
	head	corrupt
	or	corrupter
	syl	cor+1rup+tor
	pos	n.
corruptive	sub
	head	corrupt
	syl	cor+1rup+tive
	pos	adj.
corruptively	sub
	head	corrupt
	syl	cor+1rup+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
corruptly	sub
	head	corrupt
	syl	cor+1rupt+ly
	pos	adv.
corruptness	sub
	head	corrupt
	syl	cor+1rupt+ness
	pos	n.
corruptible	0.
	syl	cor+rup+ti:ble
	pron	<k*1r^pt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	susceptible to corruption; capable of being corrupted.
corruptibility	sub
	head	corruptible
	or	corruptibleness
	syl	cor+2rupt+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
corruptibleness	sub
	head	corruptible
	or	corruptibility
	syl	cor+1rupt+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
corruptibly	sub
	head	corruptible
	syl	cor+1rupt+i:bly
	pos	adv.
corruption	1.
	syl	cor+rup+tion
	pron	<k*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of corrupting or state of being corrupt.
corruption	2.
	syl	cor+rup+tion
	pron	<k*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	moral perversion; depravity.
corruption	3.
	syl	cor+rup+tion
	pron	<k*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	dishonesty, esp. bribery.
corruption	4.
	syl	cor+rup+tion
	pron	<k*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	putrefaction or decay.
corruption	5.
	syl	cor+rup+tion
	pron	<k*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	alteration, as of a manuscript.
corruption	6.
	syl	cor+rup+tion
	pron	<k*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an altered form of a word.
corruptionist	sub
	head	corruption
	syl	cor+1rup+tion+ist
	pos	n.
corsac	ety	C19: from a Turkic language
corsac	0.
	syl	cor+sac
	pron	<1kc:s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a fox, of central Asia.
corsage	ety	C15: from Old French, from cors body, from Latin corpus 
corsage	1.
	syl	cor+sage
	pron	<kc:1sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a flower or small bunch of flowers worn pinned to the lapel, bosom, etc., or sometimes carried by women.
corsage	2.
	syl	cor+sage
	pron	<kc:1sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the bodice of a dress.
corsair	ety	C15: from Old French corsaire pirate, from Medieval Latin curs*_arius, from Latin cursus a running, #7course 
corsair	1.
	syl	cor+sair
	pron	<1kc:se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pirate.
corsair	2.
	syl	cor+sair
	pron	<1kc:se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a privateer, esp. of the Barbary Coast.
corse	0.
	syl	corse
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {corpse}.
Corse	0.
	syl	Corse
	pron	<kcrs>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Corsica}.
corselet	ety	C15: from Old French, from cors bodice of a garment, from Latin corpus body
corselet	1.
	syl	corse+let
	pron	<1kc:slit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also spelt: {corslet}. a piece of armour for the top part of the body.
corselet	2.
	syl	corse+let
	pron	<1kc:slit>
	pos	n.
	def	a one-piece foundation garment, usually combining a brassiere and a corset.
corset	ety	C14: from Old French, literally: a little bodice; see #7corselet 
corset	1.a.
	syl	cor+set
	pron	<1kc:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiffened, elasticated, or laced founda?!tion garment, worn esp. by women, that extends from below the chest to the hips and provides support for the spine and stomach.
corset	1.b.
	syl	cor+set
	pron	<1kc:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar garment worn because of injury, weakness, etc., by either sex.
corset	2.
	syl	cor+set
	pron	<1kc:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiffened outer bodice worn by either sex, esp. in the 16th century.
corset	3.
	syl	cor+set
	pron	<1kc:sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress or enclose in, or as in, a corset.
corsetier	alt
	head	corsetiere
	or	corsetiere
	syl	cor+se:tier
	pron	<2kc:si1ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
corsetiere	0.
	or	corsetier
	syl	cor+se:ti*`ere
	pron	<2kc:seti1e*>, <kc:2set->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes and fits corsets.
corsetry	1.
	syl	cor+set+ry
	pron	<1kc:sitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the making of or dealing in corsets.
corsetry	2.
	syl	cor+set+ry
	pron	<1kc:sitri>
	pos	n.
	def	corsets considered collectively.
Corsica	0.
	syl	Cor+si+ca
	pron	<1kc:sik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Mediterranean, west of N Italy: forms, with 43 islets, a region of France; mountainous; settled by Greeks in about 560 #7b.c. ; sold by Genoa to France in 1768. Capital: Ajaccio. Pop.: 277856 (1975). Area: 8722 sq. km (3367 sq. miles). French name: {Corse}. &- {#!Cor+si+can}
cortege	ety	C17: from French, from Italian corteggio, from corteggiare to attend, from corte #7court 
cortege	alt
	or	cortege
	syl	cor+t*`ege
	pron	<kc:1tAZ>
	pos	n.
cortege	1.
	or	cortege
	syl	cor+tege
	pron	<kc:1tAZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal procession, esp. a funeral procession.
cortege	2.
	or	cortege
	syl	cor+tege
	pron	<kc:1tAZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a train of attendants; retinue.
Cortes	ety	C17: from Spanish, literally: courts, plural of corte court, from Latin cohors #7cohort 
Cortes	0.
	syl	Cor+tes
	pron	<1kc:tez>, Spanish <1kortAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the national assembly of Spain or Portugal.
Cortez	alt
	head	Cort'es
	or	Cort'es
	syl	Cor:tez
	pron	<kc:1tez>
	pos	n.
Hernando	infl
	head	Cort'es
	or	Hern'an
	syl	Her:nan:do
	pron	<Ar1nando>
	pos	n.
Hern'an	infl
	head	Cort'es
	or	Hernando
	syl	Her:n*'an
	pron	<Ar1nan>
	pos	n.
Cort'es	0.
	or	Cortez
	syl	Cor:t*'es
	pron	<1kc:tez>, Spanish <kor1tAs>
	pos	n.
	def	1485-1547, Spanish conquistador: defeated the Aztecs and conquered Mexico (1523).
cortex	ety	C17: from Latin: bark, outer layer &- cor+ti+cal (#!k@$$:t$Ik%@l) adj. &- #!cor+ti+cal+ly adv.
cortices	infl
	head	cortex
	syl	cor+ti+ces
	pron	<-ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cortex	1.
	syl	cor+tex
	pron	<1kc:teks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the outer layer of any organ or part, such as the grey matter in the brain that covers the cerebrum ({cerebral cortex}) or the outer part of the kidney ({renal cortex}) .
cortex	2.a.
	syl	cor+tex
	pron	<1kc:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	the unspecialized tissue in plant stems and roots between the vascular bundles and the epidermis.
cortex	2.b.
	syl	cor+tex
	pron	<1kc:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of a part such as the bark of a stem.
corticate	ety	C19: from Latin cortic*_atus covered with bark
corticated	alt
	head	corticate
	or	corticate
	syl	cor+ti+cat+ed
	pos	adj.
corticate	0.
	or	corticated
	syl	cor+ti+cate
	pron	<1kc:tikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants, seeds, etc.
	def	having a bark, husk, or rind.
cortication	sub
	head	corticate
	syl	cor+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
corticoid	alt
	head	corticosteroid
	or	corticosteroid
	syl	cor+ti+coid
	pos	n.
corticosteroid	1.
	or	corticoid
	syl	cor+ti+co+ster+oid
	pron	<2kc:tik*u1sti*rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any steroid hormone produced by the adrenal cortex that affects carbohydrate, protein, and electrolyte metabolism, gonad function, and immune response.
corticosteroid	2.
	or	corticoid
	syl	cor+ti+co+ster+oid
	pron	<2kc:tik*u1sti*rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar synthetic substance, used in treating inflammatory and allergic diseases.
corticosteroid	xref
	or	corticoid
	syl	cor+ti+co+ster+oid
	pron	<2kc:tik*u1sti*rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	See {glucocorticoid, mineralocorticoid}.
corticosterone	ety	C20: from #7cortico -#7+ster (#7ol) #7+ -#7one 
corticosterone	0.
	syl	cor+ti+cos+ter+one
	pron	<2kc:ti1kost*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a glucocorticoid hormone secreted by the adrenal cortex. Formula: C\2\1H\3\0O\4. See also {corticosteroid}.
corticotrophin	0.
	syl	cor+ti+co+tro+phin
	pron	<2kc:tik*u1tr*ufin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {adrenocorticotropic hormone}. See {ACTH}.
cortisol	ety	C20: from #7cortis (#7one) #7+ -#7ol %2
cortisol	0.
	syl	cor+ti+sol
	pron	<1kc:ti2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydrocortisone}.
cortisone	ety	C20: shortened from #7corticosterone 
cortisone	0.
	syl	cor+ti+sone
	pron	<1kc:ti2s*un>, <-2z*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a glucocorticoid hormone, the synthetic form of which has been used in treating rheu?!matoid arthritis, allergic and skin diseases, leukaemia, etc.; 17-hydroxy-11-dehydrocorticosterone. Formula: C\2\1H\2\8O\5.
Alfred	infl
	head	Cortot
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<al1fred>
	pos	n.
Cortot	0.
	syl	Cor:tot
	pron	French <kcr1to>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1962, French pianist, born in Switzerland.
corundum	ety	C18: from Tamil kuruntam; related to Sanskrit kuruvinda ruby
corundum	0.
	syl	co+run+dum
	pron	<k*1r^nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard, often blue mineral consisting of aluminium oxide in hexagonal crystalline form: used as an abrasive. Precious varieties include ruby and sapphire. Formula: Al\2O\3.
Corunna	0.
	syl	Co+run+na
	pron	<k*1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {La Coru?~na}.
coruscate	ety	C18: from Latin corusc*_are to flash, vibrate
coruscate	0.
	syl	co+rus+cate
	pron	<1kor*2skAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit flashes of light; sparkle.
coruscation	1.
	syl	cor+us+ca+tion
	pron	<2kor*1skAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gleam or flash of light.
coruscation	2.
	syl	cor+us+ca+tion
	pron	<2kor*1skAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden or striking display of brilliance, wit, etc.
corv'ee	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin corrog*_ata contribution, from Latin corrog*_are to collect, from rog*_are to ask
corv'ee	1.
	syl	cor+v*'ee
	pron	<1kc:vA>
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	def	a day's unpaid labour owed by a feudal vassal to his lord.
corv'ee	2.
	syl	cor+v*'ee
	pron	<1kc:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or an instance of forced labour.
corves	0.
	syl	corves
	pron	<kc:vz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {corf}.
corvette	ety	C17: from Old French, perhaps from Middle Dutch corf basket, small ship, from Latin corbis basket
corvette	0.
	syl	cor+vette
	pron	<kc:1vet>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightly armed escort warship.
corvine	ety	C17: from Latin corv*_inus raven-like, from corvus a raven
corvine	1.
	syl	cor+vine
	pron	<1kc:vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a crow.
corvine	2.
	syl	cor+vine
	pron	<1kc:vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the passerine bird family which includes the crows, raven, rook, jackdaw, magpies, and jays.
Corvus	ety	Latin: raven
Corvi	infl
	head	Corvus
	syl	Cor+vi
	pron	<1kc:vI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Corvus	0.
	syl	Cor+vus
	pron	<1kc:v*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quadrilateral-shaped constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Hydra.
Corybant	ety	C14: from Latin Coryb*_as, from Greek Korubas, probably of Phrygian origin
Corybants	infl
	head	Corybant
	or	Corybantes
	syl	Cor:y:bants
	pron	<2kori1b@ntEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Corybantes	infl
	head	Corybant
	or	Corybants
	syl	Cor:y:bant:es
	pron	<2kori1b@ntEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Corybant	0.
	syl	Cor:y:bant
	pron	<1kori2b@nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a wild attendant of the goddess Cybele.
Corybantian	sub
	head	Corybant
	syl	Cor:y+1ban+tian
	pos	adj.
Corybantic	sub
	head	Corybant
	or	Corybantine
	syl	Cor:y+1ban+tic
	pos	adj.
Corybantine	sub
	head	Corybant
	or	Corybantic
	syl	Cor:y+1ban+tine
	pos	adj.
corydalis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek korudallis variant of korudos crested lark, from korus helmet, crest; alluding to the appearance of the flowers
corydalis	0.
	syl	co+ryd:a+lis
	pron	<k*1rid*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	any erect or climbing plant of the N temperate genus having finely-lobed leaves and spurred yellow or pinkish flowers: family Also called: {fumitory}.
Corydon	0.
	syl	Cor:y+don
	pron	<1koridN>, <-2don>
	pos	n.
	usage	in pastoral literature
	def	a shepherd or rustic: used as a proper name.
corymb	ety	C18: from Latin corymbus, from Greek korumbos cluster
corymb	0.
	syl	cor+ymb
	pron	<1korimb>, <-rim>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflorescence in the form of a flat-topped flower cluster with the oldest flowers at the periphery. This type of raceme occurs in the candytuft.
corymbed	sub
	head	corymb
	syl	cor+ymbed
	pos	adj.
corymbose	sub
	head	corymb
	or	corymbous
	syl	co+1rym+bose
	pos	adj.
corymbous	sub
	head	corymb
	or	corymbose
	syl	co+1rym+bous
	pos	adj.
corymbosely	sub
	head	corymb
	syl	co+1rym+bose+ly
	pos	adv.
coryphaeus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek koruphaios leader, from koruph*_e summit
coryphaei	infl
	head	coryphaeus
	syl	cor:y+phae:i
	pron	<-1fEI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coryphaeus	1.
	syl	cor:y+phae:us
	pron	<2kori1fE*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek drama
	def	the leader of the chorus.
coryphaeus	2.
	syl	cor:y+phae:us
	pron	<2kori1fE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a leader of a group.
coryph'ee	ety	C19: from French, from Latin coryphaeus #7coryphaeus 
coryph'ee	0.
	syl	cor:y+ph*'ee
	pron	<2kori1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a leading dancer of a corps de ballet.
coryza	ety	C17: from Late Latin: catarrh, from Greek koruza 
coryza	0.
	syl	co+ry+za
	pron	<k*1rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	acute inflammation of the mucous membrane of the nose, with discharge of mucus; a head cold.
cos	ety	C17: named after Kos, the Aegean island of its origin
cos lettuce	alt
	head	cos
	or	cos
	syl	cos let+tuce
	pron	<kos>
	pos	n.
cos	H1.0.
	or	cos lettuce
	syl	cos
	pron	<kos>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of lettuce with a long slender head and crisp leaves. Compare {cabbage lettuce}. Usual U.S. name: {romaine}.
cos	H2.0.
	syl	cos
	pron	<koz>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cosine.
Cos	0.
	syl	Cos
	pron	<kos>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kos}.
cos	alt
	head	Cos
	or	Cos
	syl	cos.
Cos	1.
	or	cos
	syl	Cos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Companies.
Cos	2.
	or	cos
	syl	Cos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Counties.
COS	alt
	head	cos
	or	cos
	syl	C.O.S.
cos	0.
	or	COS
	syl	c.o.s.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cash on shipment.
Cosa Nostra	ety	Italian, literally: our thing
Cosa Nostra	0.
	syl	Co:sa Nos+tra
	pron	<1kos*> <1nostr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret criminal organization active in the U.S., modelled on the Sicilian Mafia. See {Mafia}.
cosec	0.
	syl	co+sec
	pron	<1k*usek>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cosecant.
cosecant	0.
	syl	co+se:cant
	pron	<k*u1sEk*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a trigonometric function that in a right-angled triangle is the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to that of the opposite side; the reciprocal of sine. Abbrev.: {cosec}
cosech	0.
	syl	co+sech
	pron	<1k*useC>, <-sek>
	def	hyperbolic cosecant; a hyperbolic function that is the reciprocal of sinh.
coseismic	alt
	head	coseismal
	or	coseismal
	syl	co+seis+mic
	pos	adj.
coseismal	1.
	or	coseismic
	syl	co+seis+mal
	pron	<k*u1sIzm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating points at which earthquake waves are felt at the same time.
coseismal	2.
	or	coseismic
	syl	co+seis+mal
	pron	<k*u1sIzm*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a line on a map
	def	connecting such points.
coseismal	3.
	or	coseismic
	syl	co+seis+mal
	pron	<k*u1sIzm*l>
	pos	n.
	def	such a line on a map.
Cosel	0.
	syl	C*"o+sel
	pron	<1k$o:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Saaremaa}.
Cosenza	0.
	syl	Co+sen+za
	pron	Italian <kc1zentsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Italy, in Calabria. Pop.: 102232 (1975 est.).
coset	0.
	syl	co+set
	pron	<1k*u2set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set that when added to another set produces a specified larger set.
Liam	infl
	head	Cosgrave
	syl	Li:am
	pron	<1lE*m>
	pos	n.
Cosgrave	0.
	syl	Cos:grave
	pron	<1kozgrAv>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, Irish politician; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1973-77).
cosh	ety	C19: from Romany kosh, from koshter skewer, stick
cosh	H1.1.
	syl	cosh
	pron	<koS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a blunt weapon, often made of hard rubber; bludgeon.
cosh	H1.2.
	syl	cosh
	pron	<koS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an attack with such a weapon.
cosh	H1.3.
	syl	cosh
	pron	<koS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to hit with such a weapon, esp. on the head.
cosh	ety	C19: from #7cos (#7ine) #7+h (#7yperbolic) 
cosh	H2.0.
	syl	cosh
	pron	<koS>
	def	hyperbolic cosecant; a hyperbolic function, cosh =@2#800147 (e +e%#- related to cosine by the expression cosh i =cos where i=$/#800148 -1.
cosher	1.
	syl	cosh+er
	pron	<1koS*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Irish
	def	to pamper or coddle.
cosher	2.
	syl	cosh+er
	pron	<1koS*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Irish
	def	to live or be entertained at the expense of another.
cosignatories	infl
	head	cosignatory
	syl	co+sig+na+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cosignatory	1.
	syl	co+sig+na+to:ry
	pron	<k*u1sign*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, country, etc., that signs a document jointly with others.
cosignatory	2.
	syl	co+sig+na+to:ry
	pron	<k*u1sign*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	signing jointly with another or others.
cosine	ety	C17: from New Latin cosinus; see #7co -#7, sine 
cosine	1.
	syl	co+sine
	pron	<1k*u2sIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a trigonometric function that in a right-angled triangle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to that of the hypotenuse; the sine of the complement.
cosine	2.
	syl	co+sine
	pron	<1k*u2sIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a function that in a circle centred at the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system is the ratio of the abscissa of a point on the circumference to the radius of the circle. Abbrev.: {cos}
cosmetic	ety	C17: from Greek kosm*_etikos, from kosmein to arrange, from kosmos order
cosmetic	1.
	syl	cos+met+ic
	pron	<koz1metik>
	pos	n.
	def	any preparation applied to the body, esp. the face, with the intention of beautifying it.
cosmetic	2.
	syl	cos+met+ic
	pron	<koz1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving or designed to beautify the body, esp. the face.
cosmetic	3.
	syl	cos+met+ic
	pron	<koz1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no other function than to beautify.
	exam	1	cosmetic illustrations in a book.
cosmetically	sub
	head	cosmetic
	syl	cos+1met:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cosmetician	0.
	syl	cos+me+ti+cian
	pron	<2kozmi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes, sells, or applies cosmetics.
cosmetic surgery	0.
	syl	cos+met+ic sur+ger:y
	pos	n.
	def	surgery performed to improve the appearance, rather than for medical reasons.
cosmic	1.
	syl	cos+mic
	pron	<1kozmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the whole universe.
	exam	1	cosmic laws.
cosmic	2.
	syl	cos+mic
	pron	<1kozmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or originating in outer space, esp. as opposed to the vicinity of the earth, the solar system, or the local galaxy.
	exam	1	cosmic rays.
cosmic	3.
	syl	cos+mic
	pron	<1kozmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	immeasurably extended in space or time; vast.
cosmic	4.
	syl	cos+mic
	pron	<1kozmik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	harmonious.
cosmically	sub
	head	cosmic
	syl	cos+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cosmic dust	0.
	syl	cos+mic dust
	pos	n.
	def	fine particles of solid matter occurring throughout interstellar space and often collecting into clouds of extremely low density. See also { {nebula} (sense 1).}
cosmic rays	0.
	syl	cos+mic rays
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	radiation consisting of atomic nuclei, esp. protons, of very high energy that reach the earth from outer space. Also called: {cosmic radiation}.
cosmine	ety	C20: from Greek kosmos arrangement+-#7ine %1
cosmin	alt
	head	cosmine
	or	cosmine
	syl	cos+min
	pos	n.
cosmine	0.
	or	cosmin
	syl	cos+mine
	pron	<1kozmEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a substance resembling dentine, forming the outer layer of cosmoid scales.
cosmo-	ety	from Greek: #7cosmos 
cosmodrome	0.
	syl	cos+mo+drome
	pron	<1kozm*2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a site, esp. one in the Soviet Union, from which spacecraft are launched.
cosmogony	ety	C17: from Greek kosmogonia, from #7cosmo -#7+ gonos creation
cosmogonies	infl
	head	cosmogony
	syl	cos+mog:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cosmogony	1.
	syl	cos+mog:o+ny
	pron	<koz1mog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the origin and development of the universe or of a particular system in the universe, such as the solar system.
cosmogony	2.
	syl	cos+mog:o+ny
	pron	<koz1mog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a theory of such an origin or evolution.
cosmogonal	sub
	head	cosmogony
	syl	cos+1mog:o+nal
	pos	adj.
cosmogonic	sub
	head	cosmogony
	or	cosmogonical
	syl	cos+mo+gon+ic
	pron	<2kozm*1gonik>
	pos	adj.
cosmogonical	sub
	head	cosmogony
	or	cosmogonic
	syl	cos+mo+1gon:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cosmogonist	sub
	head	cosmogony
	syl	cos+1mog:o+nist
	pos	n.
cosmography	1.
	syl	cos+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<koz1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the world or the universe.
cosmography	2.
	syl	cos+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<koz1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science dealing with the whole order of nature.
cosmographer	sub
	head	cosmography
	or	cosmographist
	syl	cos+1mog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
cosmographist	sub
	head	cosmography
	or	cosmographer
	syl	cos+1mog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
cosmographic	sub
	head	cosmography
	or	cosmographical
	syl	cos+mo+graph+ic
	pron	<2kozm*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cosmographical	sub
	head	cosmography
	or	cosmographic
	syl	cos+mo+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cosmographically	sub
	head	cosmography
	syl	cos+mo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cosmoid	ety	C20: from #7cosm (#7ine) +-#7oid 
cosmoid	0.
	syl	cos+moid
	pron	<1kozmcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the scales of coelacanths and lungfish
	def	consisting of two inner bony layers and an outer layer of cosmine.
cosmology	1.
	syl	cos+mol+o:gy
	pron	<koz1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical study of the origin and nature of the universe.
cosmology	2.
	syl	cos+mol+o:gy
	pron	<koz1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy concerned with the evolution and structure of the universe.
cosmological	sub
	head	cosmology
	or	cosmologic
	syl	cos+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2kozm*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
cosmologic	sub
	head	cosmology
	or	cosmological
	syl	cos+mo+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
cosmologically	sub
	head	cosmology
	syl	cos+mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cosmologist	sub
	head	cosmology
	syl	cos+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
cosmonaut	ety	C20: from Russian kosmonavt, from #7cosmo -#7+ Greek naut*_es sailor; compare A#7rgonaut 
cosmonaut	0.
	syl	cos+mo+naut
	pron	<1kozm*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Soviet astronaut.
cosmopolis	ety	C19: see #7cosmo -, #7polis 
cosmopolis	0.
	syl	cos+mop:o+lis
	pron	<koz1mop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	an international city.
cosmopolitan	ety	C17: from French, ultimately from Greek kosmopolit*_es, from kosmo - #7cosmo -+ polit*_es citizen
cosmopolitan	1.
	syl	cos+mo+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2kozm*1politN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has lived and travelled in many countries, esp. one who is free of national prejudices.
cosmopolitan	2.
	syl	cos+mo+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2kozm*1politN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having interest in or familiar with many parts of the world.
cosmopolitan	3.
	syl	cos+mo+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2kozm*1politN>
	pos	adj.
	def	sophisticated or urbane.
cosmopolitan	4.
	syl	cos+mo+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2kozm*1politN>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of people or elements from all parts of the world or from many different spheres.
cosmopolitan	5.
	syl	cos+mo+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2kozm*1politN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or animals
	def	widely distributed.
cosmopolitanism	sub
	head	cosmopolitan
	syl	cos+mo+1pol:i+tan+ism
	pos	n.
cosmopolite	1.
	syl	cos+mop:o+lite
	pron	<koz1mop*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {cosmopolitan} (sense 1).}
cosmopolite	2.
	syl	cos+mop:o+lite
	pron	<koz1mop*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that occurs in most parts of the world.
cosmopolitism	sub
	head	cosmopolite
	syl	cos+1mop:o+lit+2ism
	pos	n.
cosmos	ety	C17: from Greek kosmos order, world, universe
cosmos	1.
	syl	cos+mos
	pron	<1kozmos>
	pos	n.
	def	the world or universe considered as an ordered system.
cosmos	2.
	syl	cos+mos
	pron	<1kozmos>
	pos	n.
	def	any ordered system.
cosmos	3.
	syl	cos+mos
	pron	<1kozmos>
	pos	n.
	def	harmony; order.
cosmos	infl
	or	cosmoses
	syl	cos+mos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cosmoses	infl
	head	cosmos
	or	cosmos
	syl	cos+mos:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cosmos	4.
	syl	cos+mos
	pron	<1kozmos>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American plant of the genus cultivated as garden plants for their brightly coloured flowers: family (composites).
Cosmotron	ety	C20: from #7cosm (#7ic ray) #7+ -#7tron 
Cosmotron	0.
	syl	Cos+mo+tron
	pron	<1kozm*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a large synchrotron for ac?!celerating protons to high energies (of the order of 1 GeV).
COSPAR	0.
	syl	COSPAR
	pron	<1k*uspa:>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Committee on Space Research.
coss	0.
	syl	coss
	pron	<kos>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kos}.
Cossack	ety	C16: from Russian kazak vagabond, of Turkic origin
Cossack	1.
	syl	Cos+sack
	pron	<1kos@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	any of the free warrior-peasants of chiefly East Slavonic descent who lived in communes, esp. in the Ukraine, and served as cavalry under the tsars.
Cossack	2.
	syl	Cos+sack
	pron	<1kos@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Cossacks.
	exam	1	a Cossack dance.
cossack hat	0.
	syl	cos+sack hat
	pos	n.
	def	a warm brimless hat of fur or sheepskin.
cosset	ety	C16: of unknown origin
cosset	1.
	syl	cos+set
	pron	<1kosit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pamper; coddle; pet.
cosset	2.
	syl	cos+set
	pron	<1kosit>
	pos	n.
	def	any pet animal, esp. a lamb.
cossie	0.
	syl	cos+sie
	pron	<1kozi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	an informal name for a swimming costume.
cost	ety	C13: from Old French (n.), from coster to cost, from Latin const*_are to stand at, cost, from st*_are to stand
cost	1.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	def	the price paid or required for acquiring, producing, or maintaining something, usually measured in money, time, or energy; expense or expenditure; outlay.
cost	2.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	def	suffering or sacrifice; loss; penalty.
	exam	1	count the cost to your health;
	exam	2	I know to my cost.
cost	3.a.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount paid for a commodity by its seller.
	exam	1	to sell at cost.
cost	3.b.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the cost price.
cost	4.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	short for {opportunity cost}.
cost	5.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the expenses of judicial proceedings.
at any cost	6.
	head	cost
	or	at all costs
	syl	at any cost
	def	regardless of cost or sacrifice involved.
at the cost of	7.
	head	cost
	syl	at the cost of.
	def	at the expense of losing. {~} {costs, cost+ing, cost}.
cost	8.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be obtained or obtainable in exchange for (money or something equivalent); be priced at.
	exam	1	the ride cost one pound.
cost	9.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause or require the expenditure, loss, or sacrifice (of).
	exam	1	the accident cost him dearly.
cost	10.
	syl	cost
	pron	<kost>
	pos	n.
	def	to estimate the cost of (a product, process, etc.) for the purposes of pricing, budgeting, control, etc.
costless	sub
	head	cost
	syl	cost+less
	pos	adj.
costa	ety	C19: from Latin: rib, side, wall
costae	infl
	head	costa
	syl	cos+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
costa	1.
	syl	cos+ta
	pron	<1kost*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for { {rib} %1 (sense 1).}
costa	2.
	syl	cos+ta
	pron	<1kost*>
	pos	n.
	def	a riblike part, such as the midrib of a plant leaf.
costal	sub
	head	costa
	syl	cos+tal
	pos	adj.
Costa Brava	0.
	syl	Cos+ta Bra+va
	pron	<1kost*> <1bra:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal region of NE Spain along the Mediterranean, extending from Barcelona to the French border: many resorts.
cost accounting	0.
	syl	cost ac+count+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the recording and controlling of all the expenditures of an enterprise in order to facilitate control of separate activities. Also called: {management accounting}.
cost accountant	sub
	head	cost accounting
	syl	cost ac+count+ant
	pos	n.
co-star	1.
	syl	co-star
	pos	n.
	def	an actor who shares star billing with another.
co-stars	infl
	head	co-star
	syl	co-stars
	pos	vb.
co-starring -starred	infl
	head	co-star
	syl	co-star:ring -starred.
	pos	vb.
co-star	2.
	syl	co-star
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to share star billing (with another actor).
co-star	3.
	syl	co-star
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present as sharing top billing.
	exam	1	the film co-starred Mae West and W. C. Fields.
costard	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Old French coste rib
costard	1.
	syl	cos+tard
	pron	<1k^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an English variety of apple tree.
costard	2.
	syl	cos+tard
	pron	<1k^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the large ribbed apple of this tree.
costard	3.
	syl	cos+tard
	pron	<1k^st*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, humorous.
	def	a slang word for {head}.
Costa Rica	0.
	syl	Cos+ta Ri:ca
	pron	<1kost*> <1rEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in Central America: gained independence from Spain in 1821; mostly mountainous and volcanic, with extensive forests. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: col*'on. Capital: San Jos*'e. Pop.: 1871780 (1973). Area: 50900 sq. km (19652 sq. miles).
Costa Rican	sub
	head	Costa Rica
	syl	Cos+ta Ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
costate	ety	C19: from Late Latin cost*_atus, from Latin costa rib
costate	1.
	syl	cos+tate
	pron	<1kostAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	having ribs.
costate	2.
	syl	cos+tate
	pron	<1kostAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having veins or ridges, esp. parallel ones.
cost benefit analysis	0.
	syl	cost ben+e:fit a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	any of several techniques for relating the cost of an enterprise to its social benefits.
cost-effective	0.
	syl	cost-ef:fec:tive
	pos	adj.
	def	providing adequate financial return in relation to outlay.
Costermansville	0.
	syl	Cos+ter+mans+ville
	pron	<1kost*m*nz2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Bukavu}.
costermonger	ety	C16: coster-, from #7costard+monger 
coster	alt
	head	costermonger
	or	costermonger
	syl	cos+ter
	pos	n.
costermonger	0.
	or	coster
	syl	cos+ter+mon+ger
	pron	<1kost*2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., rare.
	def	a person who sells fruit, vegetables, etc., from a barrow.
costive	ety	C14: from Old French costiv*'e, from Latin constip*_atus; see #7constipate 
costive	1.
	syl	cos+tive
	pron	<1kostiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having constipation; constipated.
costive	2.
	syl	cos+tive
	pron	<1kostiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	sluggish.
costive	3.
	syl	cos+tive
	pron	<1kostiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	niggardly.
costively	sub
	head	costive
	syl	cos+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
costiveness	sub
	head	costive
	syl	cos+tive+ness
	pos	n.
costlier	infl
	head	costly
	syl	cost+li+er
	pos	adj.
costliest	infl
	head	costly
	syl	cost+li+est.
	pos	adj.
costly	1.
	syl	cost+ly
	pron	<1kostli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great price or value; expensive.
costly	2.
	syl	cost+ly
	pron	<1kostli>
	pos	adj.
	def	entailing great loss or sacrifice.
	exam	1	a costly victory.
costly	3.
	syl	cost+ly
	pron	<1kostli>
	pos	adj.
	def	splendid; lavish.
costliness	sub
	head	costly
	syl	cost+li+ness
	pos	n.
costmary	ety	C15 costmarie, from coste costmary, from Latin costum (from Greek kostos) +Marie (the Virgin) Mary
costmaries	infl
	head	costmary
	syl	cost+mar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
costmary	0.
	syl	cost+mar:y
	pron	<1kost2me*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a herbaceous plant, native to Asia. Its fragrant leaves were used as a seasoning and to flavour ale: family (composites). Also called: {alecost}.
cost of living	1.a.
	syl	cost of liv+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the basic cost of the food, clothing, shelter, and fuel necessary to maintain life, esp. at a standard of living regarded as basic or minimal.
cost of living	1.b.
	syl	cost of liv+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the cost-of-living index.
cost of living	2.
	syl	cost of liv+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the average expenditure of a person or family in a given period.
costotomies	infl
	head	costotomy
	syl	cos+tot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
costotomy	0.
	syl	cos+tot:o+my
	pron	<ko1stot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into a rib.
cost-plus	0.a.
	syl	cost-plus
	pos	n.
	def	a method of establishing a selling price in which an agreed percentage is added to the cost price to cover profit.
cost-plus	0.b.
	syl	cost-plus
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cost-plus pricing.
cost-push inflation	0.
	syl	cost-push in+fla+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See {inflation}.
costrel	ety	C14: from Old French costerel, from coste side, rib, from Latin costa 
costrel	0.
	syl	cos+trel
	pron	<1kostr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a flask, usually of earthenware or leather.
costume	ety	C18: from French, from Italian: dress, habit, #7custom 
costume	1.
	syl	cos+tume
	pron	<1kostju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete style of dressing, including all the clothes, accessories, etc., worn at one time, as in a particular country or period; dress.
	exam	1	national costume.
costume	2.
	syl	cos+tume
	pron	<1kostju:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	a woman's suit.
costume	3.
	syl	cos+tume
	pron	<1kostju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of clothes, esp. unusual or period clothes, worn in a play by an actor or at a fancy dress ball.
	exam	1	a jester's costume.
costume	4.
	syl	cos+tume
	pron	<1kostju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {swimming costume}.
costume	5.
	syl	cos+tume
	pron	<1kostju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish the costumes for (a show, film, etc.).
costume	6.
	syl	cos+tume
	pron	<1kostju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress (someone) in a costume.
costume jewellery	0.
	syl	cos+tume jew+el+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	jewellery that is decorative but has little intrinsic value.
costume piece	0.
	syl	cos+tume piece
	pos	n.
	def	any theatrical production, film, television presentation, etc., in which the performers wear the costumes of a former age. Also called: {costume drama}.
costumer	alt
	head	costumier
	or	costumier
	syl	cos+tum+er
	pos	n.
costumier	0.
	or	costumer
	syl	cos+tum:i+er
	pron	<ko1stju:mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or firm that makes or supplies theatrical or fancy costumes.
cozy	alt
	head	cosy
	or	cosy
	syl	co:zy
	pron	<1k*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
cosier	infl
	head	cosy
	or	cozier
	syl	co:si+er
	pos	adj.
cosiest	infl
	head	cosy
	or	coziest
	syl	co:si+est
	pos	adj.
cozier	infl
	head	cosy
	or	cosier
	syl	co:zi+er
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
coziest	infl
	head	cosy
	or	cosiest
	syl	co:zi+est.
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
cosy	1.
	or	cozy
	syl	co:sy
	pron	<1k*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	warm and snug.
cosy	2.
	or	cozy
	syl	co:sy
	pron	<1k*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	intimate; friendly.
cosy	3.
	or	cozy
	syl	co:sy
	pron	<1k*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	convenient, esp. for devious purposes.
	exam	1	a cosy deal.
cosies	infl
	head	cosy
	or	cozies
	syl	co:sies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cozies	infl
	head	cosy
	or	cosies
	syl	co:zies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
cosy	4.
	or	cozy
	syl	co:sy
	pron	<1k*uzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a cover for keeping things warm.
	exam	1	egg cosy.
cosily	sub
	head	cosy
	or	cozily
	syl	co+si+ly
	pos	adv.
cozily	sub
	head	cosy
	or	cosily
	syl	co+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
cosiness	sub
	head	cosy
	or	coziness
	syl	co+si+ness
	pos	n.
coziness	sub
	head	cosy
	or	cosiness
	syl	co+zi+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cosy along	0.
	syl	co:sy a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reassure (someone), esp. with false assurances.
cot	ety	C17: from Hindi kh*_at bedstead, from Sanskrit kh*'atv*_a, of Dravidian origin; related to Tamil kattil bedstead
cot	H1.1.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's boxlike bed, usually incorporating vertical bars.
cot	H1.2.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a collapsible or portable bed.
cot	H1.3.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a light bedstead.
cot	H1.4.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a hammock-like bed with a stiff frame.
cot	ety	Old English cot; related to Old Norse kot little hut, Middle Low German cot 
cot	H2.1.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary or archaic.
	def	a small cottage.
cot	H2.2.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cote}.
cot	H2.2.a.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small shelter, esp. one for pigeons, sheep, etc.
cot	H2.2.b.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	dovecot.
cot	H2.3.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fingerstall}.
cot	H3.0.
	syl	cot
	pron	<kot>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cotangent.
cotan	0.
	syl	co+tan
	pron	<1k*u2t@n>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cotangent.
cotangent	0.
	syl	co+tan+gent
	pron	<k*u1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a trigonometric function that in a right-angled triangle is the ratio of the length of the adjacent side to that of the opposite side; the reciprocal of tangent. Abbrev.: {cot, cotan, ctn}
cotangential	sub
	head	cotangent
	syl	co+tan+gen+tial
	pron	<2k*u?!t@n1JenS*l>
	pos	adj.
cot case	0.
	syl	cot case
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., humorous.
	def	a person who is incapacitated by drink.
cot death	0.
	syl	cot death
	pos	n.
	def	the unexplained sudden death of an infant during sleep. Also called (U.S.): {crib death}.
cote	ety	Old English cote; related to Low German Kote; see #7cot %2
cot	alt
	head	cote
	or	cote
	syl	cot
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
cote	H1.1.a.
	or	cot
	syl	cote
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small shelter for pigeons, sheep, etc.
cote	H1.1.b.
	or	cot
	syl	cote
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	dovecote.
cote	H1.2.
	or	cot
	syl	cote
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	a small cottage.
cote	ety	C16: perhaps from Old French costoier to run alongside, from coste side; see #7coast 
cote	H2.0.
	syl	cote
	pron	<k*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to pass by, outstrip, or surpass.
Cote d'Azur	0.
	syl	C*^ote d'A:zur
	qual	French
	def	kot da#!zy$:r) the Mediterranean coast of France, including the French Riviera: forms an administrative region with Provence.
Cote-d'Or	0.
	syl	C*^ote-d'Or
	pron	French <kot1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of E central France, in NE Burgundy. Capital: Dijon. Pop.: 467557 (1975). Area: 8787 sq. km (3427 sq. miles).
cotemporary	0.
	syl	co+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<k*u1temp*r*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {contemporary}.
cotenant	0.
	syl	co+ten+ant
	pron	<k*u1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds property jointly or in common with others.
cotenancy	sub
	head	cotenant
	syl	co+1ten+an+cy
	pos	n.
coterie	ety	C18: from French, from Old French: association of tenants, from cotier (unattested) cottager, from Medieval Latin cot*_arius #7cotter %2; see #7cot %2
coterie	0.
	syl	co+te:rie
	pron	<1k*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small exclusive group of friends or people with common interests; clique.
conterminous	alt
	head	coterminous
	or	coterminous
	syl	con+ter+mi+nous
	pos	adj.
coterminous	1.
	or	conterminous
	syl	co+ter+mi+nous
	pron	<k*u1tR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a common boundary; bordering; contiguous.
coterminous	2.
	or	conterminous
	syl	co+ter+mi+nous
	pron	<k*u1tR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	co?!extensive or coincident in range, time, scope, etc.
Cotes-du-Nord	0.
	syl	C*^otes-du-Nord
	qual	French
	def	kot dy #!n@$$:r) a department of W France, on the N coast of Brittany. Capital: St. Brieuc. Pop.: 547871 (1975). Area: 7218 sq. km (2815 sq. miles).
coth	ety	C20: from #7cot (#7angent) #7+h (#7yperbolic) 
coth	0.
	syl	coth
	pron	<koT>
	def	hyperbolic cotangent; a hyperbolic function that is the ratio of cosh to sinh, being the reciprocal of tanh.
cothurnus	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek kothornos 
cothurn	alt
	head	cothurnus
	or	cothurnus
	syl	co+thurn
	pron	<1k*uTR:n>, <k*u1TR:n>
	pos	n.
cothurni	infl
	head	cothurnus
	or	cothurns
	syl	co+thur+ni
	pron	<-1TR:nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cothurns	infl
	head	cothurnus
	or	cothurni
	syl	co+thurns.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cothurnus	0.
	or	cothurn
	syl	co+thur+nus
	pron	<k*u1TR:n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the buskin worn in ancient Greek tragedy.
cotidal	0.
	syl	co+tid+al
	pron	<k*u1tIdL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a line on a tidal chart
	def	joining points at which high tide occurs simultaneously.
cotillion	ety	C18: from French cotillon dance, from Old French: petticoat, from cote #7coat 
cotillon	alt
	head	cotillion
	or	cotillion
	syl	co+til+lon
	pron	<k*1tilj*n>, <k*u->
	pos	n.
cotillion	1.
	or	cotillon
	syl	co+til+lion
	pron	<k*1tilj*n>, <k*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a French formation dance of the 18th century.
cotillion	2.
	or	cotillon
	syl	co+til+lion
	pron	<k*1tilj*n>, <k*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a quad?!rille.
cotillion	3.
	or	cotillon
	syl	co+til+lion
	pron	<k*1tilj*n>, <k*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a complicated dance with frequent changes of partners.
cotinga	0.
	syl	co+tin+ga
	pron	<k*1tiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American passerine bird of the family such as the umbrella bird and the cock-of-the-rock, having a broad slightly hooked bill. Also called: {chatterer}.
John Sell	infl
	head	Cotman
	syl	John Sell.
	pos	n.
Cotman	0.
	syl	Cot:man
	pron	<1kotm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1782-1842, English landscape watercolourist and etcher.
cotoneaster	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin cot*_oneum #7quince 
cotoneaster	0.
	syl	co+to+ne:as+ter
	pron	<k*2t*uni1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World shrub of the rosaceous genus cultivated for their small ornamental white or pinkish flowers and red or black berries.
Cotonou	0.
	syl	Co+to+nou
	pron	<2k*ut*1nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Benin, on the Bight of Benin. Pop.: 178000 (1975 est.).
Cotopaxi	0.
	syl	Cot:o+pax:i
	pron	Spanish <2koto1paksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in central Ecuador, in the Andes: the world's highest active volcano. Height: 5896 m (19457 ft.).
cotquean	ety	C16: see #7cot %2#7, quean 
cotquean	1.
	syl	cot+quean
	pron	<1kot2kwEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a coarse woman.
cotquean	2.
	syl	cot+quean
	pron	<1kot2kwEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a man who does housework.
Cotswold	0.
	syl	Cots+wold
	pron	<1kots2w*uld>, <-w*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheep with long wool that originated in the Cotswolds.
Cotswolds	0.
	syl	Cots+wolds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of low hills in SW England, mainly in Gloucestershire: formerly a centre of the wool industry.
cotta	ety	C19: from Italian: tunic, from Medieval Latin; see #7coat 
cotta	0.
	syl	cot+ta
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a short form of surplice.
cottage	ety	C14: from #7cot %2
cottage	1.
	syl	cot+tage
	pron	<1kotiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small simple house, esp. in a rural area.
cottage	2.
	syl	cot+tage
	pron	<1kotiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	one of several housing units, as at a hospital, for accommodating people in groups.
cottage	3.
	syl	cot+tage
	pron	<1kotiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a public lavatory.
cottage cheese	0.
	syl	cot+tage cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a mild loose soft white cheese made from skimmed milk curds.
cottage hospital	0.
	syl	cot+tage hos+pi+tal
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small, rural hospital.
cottage industry	0.
	syl	cot+tage in+dus+try
	pos	n.
	def	an industry in which employees work in their own homes, often using their own equipment.
cottage loaf	0.
	syl	cot+tage loaf
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a loaf consisting of two round pieces, the smaller of which sits on top of the larger.
cottage piano	0.
	syl	cot+tage pi+an:o
	pos	n.
	def	a small upright piano.
cottage pie	0.
	syl	cot+tage pie
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another term for {shepherd's pie}.
cottager	1.
	syl	cot+tag+er
	pron	<1kotiJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in a cottage.
cottager	2.
	syl	cot+tag+er
	pron	<1kotiJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rural labourer.
cottager	3.
	syl	cot+tag+er
	pron	<1kotiJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Canadian.
	def	a person holidaying in a cottage.
cottager	4.
	syl	cot+tag+er
	pron	<1kotiJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	another name for {cotter%2}.
Cottbus	0.
	syl	Cott+bus
	pron	German <1kctbus>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in East Germany, on the Spree River. Pop.: 88034 (1972 est.).
cotter	ety	C14: shortened from cotterel, of unknown origin
cotter	H1.1.
	syl	cot+ter
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	any part, such as a pin, wedge, key, etc., that is used to secure two other parts so that relative motion between them is prevented.
cotter	H1.2.
	syl	cot+ter
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	short for {cotter pin}.
cotter	H1.3.
	syl	cot+ter
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	to secure (two parts) with a cotter.
cotter	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cot*_arius, from Middle English cote #7cot %2
cotter	H2.1.
	syl	cot+ter
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cottier}. a villein in late Anglo-Saxon and early Norman times occupying a cottage and land in return for labour.
cotter	H2.2.
	syl	cot+ter
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cot+tar}. a peasant occupying a cottage and land in the Scottish Highlands under the same tenure as an Irish cottier. {~} See also { {cottier} (sense 2),} { {cottager} (sense 1).}
cotter pin	1.
	syl	cot+ter pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a split pin secured, after passing through holes in the parts to be attached, by spreading the ends.
cotter pin	2.
	syl	cot+ter pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a tapered pin threaded at the smaller end and secured by a nut after insertion.
Cottian Alps	0.
	syl	Cot+ti:an Alps
	pron	<1koti*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SW Europe, between NW Italy and SE France: part of the Alps. Highest peak: Monte Viso, 3841 m (12600 ft.).
cottier	ety	C14: from Old French cotier; see #7cote %1#7, coterie 
cottier	1.
	syl	cot+tier
	pron	<1koti*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cotter%2} (sense 1).}
cottier	2.
	syl	cot+tier
	pron	<1koti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Ireland
	def	a peasant farming a smallholding under {cottier tenure} (the holding of not more than half an acre at a rent of not more than five pounds a year).
cottier	3.
	syl	cot+tier
	pron	<1koti*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cottager} (sense 1).}
cotton	ety	C14: from Old French coton, from Arabic dialect qutun, from Arabic qutn 
cotton	1.
	syl	cot+ton
	pron	<1kotN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various herbaceous plants and shrubs of the malvaceous genus such as {sea-island cotton}, cultivated in warm climates for the fibre surrounding the seeds and the oil within the seeds.
cotton	2.
	syl	cot+ton
	pron	<1kotN>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft white downy fibre of these plants: used to manufacture textiles.
cotton	3.
	syl	cot+ton
	pron	<1kotN>
	pos	n.
	def	cotton plants collectively, as a cultivated crop.
cotton	4.a.
	syl	cot+ton
	pron	<1kotN>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth or thread made from cotton fibres.
cotton	4.b.
	syl	cot+ton
	pron	<1kotN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cotton dress.
cotton	5.
	syl	cot+ton
	pron	<1kotN>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, such as kapok ({silk cotton}) , resembling cotton but obtained from other plants. {~} See also {cotton on, cotton to}.
cottony	sub
	head	cotton
	syl	cot+ton:y
	pos	adj.
cottonade	ety	C19: from French cotonnade, from coton #7cotton+ -#7ade 
cottonade	0.
	syl	cot+ton+ade
	pron	<2kot%@1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse fabric of cotton or mixed fibres, used for work clothes, etc.
cotton belt	0.
	syl	cot+ton belt
	pos	n.
	def	a belt of land in the southeastern U.S. that specializes in the production of cotton.
cotton bush	0.
	syl	cot+ton bush
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various downy chenopodiaceous shrubs, esp. which is used to feed livestock.
cotton cake	0.
	syl	cot+ton cake
	pos	n.
	def	cottonseed meal compressed into nuts or cubes of various sizes for feeding to animals.
cotton candy	0.
	syl	cot+ton can+dy
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {candy floss}.
cotton flannel	0.
	syl	cot+ton flan+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a plain-weave or twill-weave fabric with nap on one side only. Also called: {Canton flannel}.
cotton grass	0.
	syl	cot+ton grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate and arctic grasslike bog plants of the cyperaceous genus whose dense spikes of flowers resemble cotton tufts.
cottonmouth	0.
	syl	cot:ton+mouth
	pron	<1kotN2mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {water moccasin}.
cotton on	1.
	syl	cot+ton on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to perceive the meaning (of).
cotton on	2.
	syl	cot+ton on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to make use (of).
cotton picker	1.
	syl	cot+ton pick+er
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for harvesting cotton fibre.
cotton picker	2.
	syl	cot+ton pick+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who picks ripe cotton fibre from the plants.
cottonseeds	infl
	head	cottonseed
	or	cottonseed
	syl	cot:ton+seeds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cottonseed	infl
	or	cottonseeds
	syl	cot:ton+seed.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cottonseed	0.
	syl	cot:ton+seed
	pron	<1kotN2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the cotton plant: a source of oil and fodder.
cottonseed meal	0.
	syl	cot:ton+seed meal
	pos	n.
	def	the residue of cottonseed kernels from which oil has been extracted, used as fodder or fertilizer.
cottonseed oil	0.
	syl	cot:ton+seed oil
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish or dark red oil with a nutlike smell, extracted or expelled from cottonseed, used in cooking and in the manufacture of paints, soaps, etc.
cotton stainer	0.
	syl	cot+ton stain+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various heteropterous insects of the genus serious pests of cotton, piercing and staining the cotton bolls: family
cottontail	0.
	syl	cot:ton+tail
	pron	<1kotN2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several common rabbits of the genus such as ({eastern cottontail}) , of American woodlands.
cotton to	1.
	syl	cot+ton to
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to become friendly (with).
cotton to	2.
	syl	cot+ton to
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to approve (of).
cotton waste	0.
	syl	cot+ton waste
	pos	n.
	def	refuse cotton yarn, esp. when used as a cleaning material.
cottonweed	1.
	syl	cot:ton+weed
	pron	<1kotN2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a downy perennial plant, of European coastal regions, having small yellow flowers surrounded by large hairy bracts: family (composites).
cottonweed	2.
	syl	cot:ton+weed
	pron	<1kotN2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants.
cottonwood	0.
	syl	cot:ton+wood
	pron	<1kotN2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American poplars, esp. whose seeds are covered with cottony hairs.
cotton wool	1.
	syl	cot+ton wool
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {purified cotton}. bleached and sterilized cotton from which the gross impurities, such as the seeds and waxy matter, have been removed: used for surgical dressings, tampons, etc. Usual U.S. term: {absorbent cotton}.
cotton wool	2.
	syl	cot+ton wool
	pos	n.
	def	cotton in the natural state.
cotton wool	3.a.
	syl	cot+ton wool
	pos	n.
	def	a state of pampered comfort and protection.
cotton wool	3.b.
	syl	cot+ton wool
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cotton-wool existence.
cottony-cushion scale	0.
	syl	cot:ton:y-cush:ion scale
	pos	n.
	def	a small scale insect, that is a serious pest of citrus trees in California: it is controlled by introducing an Australian ladybird, into affected areas.
cotyledon	ety	C16: from Latin: a plant, navelwort, from Greek kotul*_ed*_on, from kotul*_e cup, hollow
cotyledon	1.
	syl	cot:y+le:don
	pron	<2koti1lEdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple embryonic leaf in seed-bearing plants, which, in some species, forms the first green leaf after germination.
cotyledon	2.
	syl	cot:y+le:don
	pron	<2koti1lEdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft of villi on the mammalian placenta.
cotyledonous	sub
	head	cotyledon
	or	cotyledonoid
	syl	cot:y+1le:do+nous
	pos	adj.
cotyledonoid	sub
	head	cotyledon
	or	cotyledonous
	syl	cot:y+1le:do+2noid
	pos	adj.
cotyledonal	sub
	head	cotyledon
	syl	cot:y+1le:do+nal
	pos	adj.
cotyledonary	sub
	head	cotyledon
	syl	cot:y+1le:do+na+ry
	pos	adj.
cotyloid	ety	C18: from Greek kotuloeid*_es cup-shaped, from kotul*_e a cup
cotyloidal	alt
	head	cotyloid
	or	cotyloid
	syl	cot:y+loi+dal
	pos	adj.
cotyloid	1.a.
	or	cotyloidal
	syl	cot:y+loid
	pron	<1koti2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a cup.
cotyloid	1.b.
	or	cotyloidal
	syl	cot:y+loid
	pron	<1koti2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the acetabulum.
cotyloid	2.
	or	cotyloidal
	syl	cot:y+loid
	pron	<1koti2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bone forming part of the acetabular cavity in some mammals.
coucal	ety	C19: from French, perhaps from couc(ou) cuckoo+ al(ouette) lark
coucal	0.
	syl	cou+cal
	pron	<1ku:k@l>, <-kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any ground-living bird of the genus of Africa, S Asia, and Australia, having long strong legs: family (cuckoos).
couch	ety	C14: from Old French couche a bed, lair, from coucher to lay down, from Latin colloc*_are to arrange, from loc*_are to place; see #7locate 
couch	1.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of upholstered furniture, usually having a back and armrests, for seating more than one person.
couch	2.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed, esp. one used in the daytime by the patients of a doctor or a psychoanalyst.
couch	3.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame upon which barley is malted.
couch	4.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a priming layer of paint or varnish, esp. in a paint?!ing.
couch	5.a.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a board on which sheets of handmade paper are dried by pressing.
couch	5.b.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a felt blanket onto which sheets of partly dried paper are transferred for further drying.
couch	5.c.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a roll on a papermaking machine from which the wet web of paper on the wire is transferred to the next section.
couch	6.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the lair of a wild animal.
couch	7.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express in a particular style of language.
	exam	1	couched in an archaic style.
couch	8.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	passive
	def	to lie down or cause to lie down for or as for sleep.
couch	9.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to crouch or kneel.
couch	10.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to lie in ambush; lurk.
couch	11.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread barley on a frame for malting.
couch	12.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of decomposing leaves
	def	to lie in a heap or bed.
couch	13.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to embroider or depict by couching.
couch	14.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift sheets of handmade paper onto the board on which they will be dried.
couch	15.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to remove (a cataract) by downward displacement of the lens of the eye.
couch	16.
	syl	couch
	pron	<kauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to lower (a lance) into a horizontal position.
coucher	sub
	head	couch
	syl	couch+er
	pos	n.
couchant	ety	C15: from French: lying, from Old French coucher to lay down; see #7couch 
couchant	0.
	syl	cou+chant
	pron	<1kauC*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	in a lying position.
	exam	1	a lion couchant.
couchette	ety	C20: from French, diminutive of couche bed
couchette	0.
	syl	cou+chette
	pron	<ku:1Set>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed or berth in a railway carriage, esp. one converted from seats.
couch grass	0.
	syl	couch grass
	pos	n.
	def	a grass, with a yellowish-white creeping underground stem by which it spreads quickly: a troublesome weed. Sometimes shortened to {couch}. Also called: {scutch grass, twitch grass, quitch grass}.
couching	0.a.
	syl	couch+ing
	pron	<1kauCiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of embroidery in which the thread is caught down at intervals by another thread passed through the material from beneath.
couching	0.b.
	syl	couch+ing
	pron	<1kauCiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or work done by this method.
cou-cou	ety	of uncertain origin
cou-cou	0.
	syl	cou-cou
	pron	<1ku:ku:>, <1kuku:>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of boiled corn meal and okras stirred to a stiff consistency with a {cou-cou stick}: eaten in the West Indies.
coud'e	ety	French, literally: bent in the shape of an elbow, from coude an elbow
coud'e	0.
	syl	cou+d*'e
	pron	<ku:1dA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a reflecting telescope
	def	having plane mirrors positioned to reflect light from the primary mirror along the axis onto a photographic plate or spectroscope.
Cou'e	0.
	syl	Cou:*'e
	qual	French
	def	kwe) {*'E@.mile} (e#!mil). 1857-1926, French psychologist and pharmacist: advocated psychotherapy by autosuggestion. &- {Cou@.*'e+ism} (#!ku$:e$I@!$Iz$$m)
cougar	ety	C18: from French couguar, from Portuguese cuguardo, from Tupi suasuarana, literally: deerlike, from suas*'u deer+ rana similar to
cougar	0.
	syl	cou+gar
	pron	<1ku:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {puma}.
cough	ety	Old English cohhetten; related to Middle Dutch kochen, Middle High German k*_uchen to wheeze; probably of imitative origin
cough	1.
	syl	cough
	pron	<kof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expel air abruptly and explosively through the partially closed vocal chords.
cough	2.
	syl	cough
	pron	<kof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sound similar to this.
cough	3.
	syl	cough
	pron	<kof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter or express with a cough or coughs.
cough	4.
	syl	cough
	pron	<kof>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, instance, or sound of coughing.
cougher	sub
	head	cough
	syl	cough+er
	pos	n.
cough drop	0.
	syl	cough drop
	pos	n.
	def	a lozenge to relieve a cough.
cough mixture	0.
	syl	cough mix+ture
	pos	n.
	def	any medicine that relieves coughing.
cough up	1.
	syl	cough up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to surrender (money, information, etc.), esp. reluctantly.
cough up	2.
	syl	cough up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into the mouth or eject (phlegm, food, etc.) by coughing.
could	ety	Old English c*_uthe; influenced by #7would, should; see #7can %1
could	0.
	syl	could
	pron	<kud>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary.
could	1.
	syl	could
	pron	<kud>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to make the past tense of {can%1}.
could	2.
	syl	could
	pron	<kud>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to make the subjunctive mood of {can%1}, esp. used in polite requests or in conditional sentences.
	exam	1	could I see you tonight??
	exam	2	she'd telephone if she could.
could	3.
	syl	could
	pron	<kud>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to indicate suggestion of a course of action.
	exam	1	you could take the car tomorrow if it's raining.
could	4.
	syl	could
	pron	<kud>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive; often foll. by well
	def	to indicate a possibility.
	exam	1	he could well be a spy.
couldn't	0.
	syl	could:n't
	pron	<1kudNt>
	usage	a contraction of
	def	could not.
couldst	0.
	syl	couldst
	pron	<kudst>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the form of {could} used with the pronoun or its relative form.
coulee	ety	C19: from Canadian French coul*'ee a flow, from French, from couler to flow, from Latin c*_ol*_are to sift, purify; see #7colander 
coulee	1.a.
	syl	cou+lee
	pron	<1ku:lA>, <-li>
	pos	n.
	def	a flow of molten lava.
coulee	1.b.
	syl	cou+lee
	pron	<1ku:lA>, <-li>
	pos	n.
	def	such lava when solidified.
coulee	2.
	syl	cou+lee
	pron	<1ku:lA>, <-li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a steep-sided ravine formed by heavy rain or melting snow.
coulee	3.
	syl	cou+lee
	pron	<1ku:lA>, <-li>
	pos	n.
	def	a small intermittent stream in such a ravine.
coulibiaca	0.
	syl	cou+li+bia+ca
	pron	<2ku:li1bja:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {koulibiaca}.
coulisse	ety	C19: from French: groove, from Old French coule*"ice #7portcullis 
coulisse	1.
	syl	cou+lisse
	pron	<ku:1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cullis}. a timber member grooved to take a sliding panel, such as a sluicegate, portcullis, or stage flat.
coulisse	2.a.
	syl	cou+lisse
	pron	<ku:1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat piece of scenery situated in the wings of a theatre; wing flat.
coulisse	2.b.
	syl	cou+lisse
	pron	<ku:1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a space between wing flats.
coulisse	3.
	syl	cou+lisse
	pron	<ku:1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Paris Bourse where unofficial securities are traded. Compare { {parquet} (sense 4).}
couloir	ety	C19: from French: corridor, from couler to pour; see #7coulee 
couloir	0.
	syl	cou+loir
	pron	<1ku:lwa:>, French <ku1lwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep gulley on a mountain side, esp. in the French Alps.
coulomb	ety	C19: named after C.A. de C#7oulomb 
coulomb	0.
	syl	cou+lomb
	pron	<1ku:lom>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of electric charge; the quantity of electricity transported in one second by a current of 1 ampere. Symbol: C
Charles Augustin de	infl
	head	Coulomb
	syl	Charles Au:gus:tin de
	pron	<Sarl> <ogy1st*~e> <d*>
	pos	n.
Coulomb	0.
	syl	Cou:lomb
	pron	<1ku:lom>, French <ku1l?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1736-1806, French physicist: made many discoveries in the field of electricity and magnetism.
Coulomb field	0.
	syl	Cou:lomb field
	pos	n.
	def	the electrostatic field around an electrically charged body or particle. The interaction between two such fields produces {Coulomb force}.
Coulomb's law	0.
	syl	Cou:lomb's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the force of attraction or repulsion between two point electric charges is directly proportional to the product of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. The law also holds for magnetic poles.
coulometer	ety	C19: from #7coulomb+meter  &- cou+lo+met+ric (@!ku$:l$$#!m$etr$Ik) adj. &- cou+#!lom+e@.try n.
coulombmeter	alt
	head	coulometer
	or	coulometer
	syl	cou:lomb+me:ter
	pos	n.
coulometer	0.
	or	coulombmeter
	syl	cou+lom+e:ter
	pron	<ku:1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electro?!lytic cell for measuring the magnitude of an electric charge by determining the total amount of decomposition resulting from the passage of the charge through the cell. Also called: {voltameter}.
coulter	0.
	syl	coul+ter
	pron	<1k*ult*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blade or sharp-edged disc attached to a plough so that it cuts through the soil vertically in advance of the ploughshare. Also (esp. U.S.): {colter}.
coumarin	ety	C19: from French coumarine, from coumarou tonka-bean tree, from Spanish cumar*'u, from Tupi
cumarin	alt
	head	coumarin
	or	coumarin
	syl	cu+ma+rin
	pron	<1ku:m*rin>
	pos	n.
coumarin	0.
	or	cumarin
	syl	cou+ma+rin
	pron	<1ku:m*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white vanilla-scented crystalline ester, used in perfumes and flavourings and as an anticoagulant. Formula: C\9H\6O\2.
coumaric	sub
	head	coumarin
	or	cumaric
	syl	cou+ma+ric
	pos	adj.
cumaric	sub
	head	coumarin
	or	coumaric
	syl	cu+ma+ric
	pos	adj.
coumarone	ety	C19: from #7coumar (#7in) #7+ -#7one 
coumarone	0.
	syl	cou+ma+rone
	pron	<1ku:m*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {benzofuran}.
council	ety	C12: from Old French concile, from Latin concilium assembly, from com- together+ cal*_are to call; influenced also by Latin consilium advice, #7counsel 
council	1.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of people meeting for discussion, consultation, etc..
	exam	1	an emergency council.
council	2.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of people elected or appointed to serve in an administrative, legislative, or advisory capacity.
	exam	1	a student council.
council	3.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. (sometimes cap.
	def	often preceded by the local governing authority of a town, county, etc.
council	4.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting or the deliberation of a council.
council	5.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, provided for, or used by a local council.
	exam	1	a council chamber;
	exam	2	council offices.
council	6.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	modifier
	def	provided by a local council, esp. (of housing) at a subsidized rent.
	exam	1	a council house;
	exam	2	a council estate.
council	7.
	syl	coun+cil
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an assembly of bishops, theologians, and other representatives of several churches or dioceses, convened for regulating matters of doctrine or discipline.
councilor	alt
	head	councillor
	or	councillor
	syl	coun+ci+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
councillor	0.
	or	councilor
	syl	coun+cil+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a council.
councillorship	sub
	head	councillor
	or	councilorship
	syl	coun+cil+lor+2ship
	pos	n.
councilorship	sub
	head	councillor
	or	councillorship
	syl	coun+ci+lor+2ship
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
councilmen	infl
	head	councilman
	syl	coun:cil+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
councilman	0.
	syl	coun:cil+man
	pron	<1kauns*lm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a member of a council, esp. of a town or city; councillor.
council-manager plan	0.
	syl	coun:cil-man:ag:er plan
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a system of local government with an elected legislative council and an appointed administrative manager. See also {city manager}.
Council of States	0.
	syl	Coun+cil of States
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rajya Sabha}.
Council of Trent	0.
	syl	Coun+cil of Trent
	pos	n.
	def	the council of the Roman Catholic Church that met between 1545 and 1563 at Trent in S Tyrol. Reacting against the Protestants, it reaffirmed traditional Catholic beliefs and formulated the ideals of the Counter-Reformation.
council of war	1.
	syl	coun+cil of war
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of military leaders in wartime.
council of war	2.
	syl	coun+cil of war
	pos	n.
	def	an emergency meeting to formulate a plan.
councilor	1.
	syl	coun+ci+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant U.S. spelling of {council?!lor}.
councilor	2.
	syl	coun+ci+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {counselor}.
councilorship	sub
	head	councilor
	syl	coun+cil+or+2ship
	pos	n.
council school	0.
	syl	coun+cil school
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. esp. formerly
	def	any school maintained by the state.
counsel	ety	C13: from Old French counseil, from Latin consilium deliberating body; related to #7consul, consult 
counsel	1.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	advice or guidance on conduct, behaviour, etc.
counsel	2.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	discussion, esp. on future procedure; consultation.
	exam	1	to take counsel with a friend.
counsel	3.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose advice or guidance is or has been sought.
counsel	4.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrister or group of barristers engaged in conducting cases in court and advising on legal matters.
	exam	1	counsel for the prosecution.
counsel	5.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy or plan.
counsel	6.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	any of the {counsels of perfection} or {evangelical counsels}, namely poverty, chastity, and obedience.
counsel of perfection	7.
	head	counsel
	syl	counsel of perfection.
	def	excellent but unrealizable advice.
counsel	8.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	private opinions or plans (esp. in the phrase {keep one's own counsel) }.
counsel	9.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	wisdom; prudence.
counsels	infl
	head	counsel
	or	counsels
	syl	coun+sels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
counselling	infl
	head	counsel
	or	counseling
	syl	coun+sel+ling
	pos	vb.
counselled	infl
	head	counsel
	or	counseled
	syl	coun+selled
	pos	vb.
counseling	infl
	head	counsel
	or	counselling
	syl	coun+sel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
counseled	infl
	head	counsel
	or	counselled
	syl	coun+seled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
counsel	10.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give advice or guidance to.
counsel	11.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object
	def	to recommend the acceptance of (a plan, idea, etc.); urge.
counsel	12.
	syl	coun+sel
	pron	<1kauns*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to take counsel; consult.
counsellable	sub
	head	counsel
	or	counselable
	syl	coun+sel+la:ble
	pos	adj.
counselable	sub
	head	counsel
	or	counsellable
	syl	coun+sel+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
counselor	alt
	head	counsellor
	or	counsellor
	syl	coun+se+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
counsellor	1.
	or	counselor
	syl	coun+sel+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives counsel; adviser.
counsellor	2.
	or	counselor
	syl	coun+sel+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coun@.se@.lor-at-law}. a lawyer, esp. one who conducts cases in court; attorney.
counsellor	3.
	or	counselor
	syl	coun+sel+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior British diplomatic officer.
counsellor	4.
	or	counselor
	syl	coun+sel+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. diplomatic officer ranking just below an ambassador or minister.
counsellor	5.
	or	counselor
	syl	coun+sel+lor
	pron	<1kauns*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advises students or others on personal problems or academic and occupational choice.
counsellorship	sub
	head	counsellor
	or	counselorship
	syl	coun+sel+lor+2ship
	pos	n.
counselorship	sub
	head	counsellor
	or	counsellorship
	syl	coun+se+lor+2ship
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
count	ety	C14: from Anglo-French counter, from Old French conter, from Latin comput*_are to calculate, #7compute 
count	H1.1.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to add up or check (each unit in a collection) in order to ascertain the sum; enumerate.
	exam	1	count your change.
count	H1.2.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recite numbers in ascending order up to and including.
count	H1.3.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to take into account or include.
	exam	1	we must count him in.
not counting	4.
	head	count
	syl	not counting.
	def	excluding.
count	H1.5.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to believe to be; consider; think; deem.
	exam	1	count yourself lucky.
count	H1.6.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recite or list numbers in ascending order either in units or groups.
	exam	1	to count in tens.
count	H1.7.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have value, importance, or influence.
	exam	1	this picture counts as a rarity.
count	H1.8.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to have a certain specified value or importance.
	exam	1	the job counts for a lot.
count	H1.9.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to keep time by counting beats.
count	H1.10.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of counting or reckoning.
count	H1.11.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the number reached by counting; sum.
	exam	1	a blood count.
count	H1.12.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a paragraph in an indictment containing a distinct and separate charge.
keep count	13.
	head	count
	syl	keep count.
	def	to keep a record of items, events, etc.
lose count	14.
	head	count
	syl	lose count.
	def	to fail to keep an accurate record of items, events, etc.
count	H1.15.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing, wrestling.
	def	the act of telling off a number of seconds by the referee, as when a boxer has been knocked down or a wrestler pinned by his opponent.
out for the count	16.
	head	count
	syl	out for the count.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	knocked out and unable to continue after a count of ten by the referee.
take the count	17.
	head	count
	syl	take the count.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to be unable to continue after a count of ten.
count	H1.18.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	notice; regard; account. {~} See also {count against, countdown, count on, count out}.
countable	sub
	head	count
	syl	count+a:ble
	pos	adj.
count	ety	C16: from Old French conte, from Late Latin comes occupant of a state office, from Latin: overseer, associate, literally: one who goes with, from #7com - with+ *_ire to go
count	H2.1.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a nobleman in any of various European countries having a rank corresponding to that of a British earl.
count	H2.2.
	syl	count
	pron	<kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various officials in the late Roman Empire and under various Germanic kings in the early Middle Ages.
count against	0.
	syl	count a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have influence to the disadvantage of.
	exam	1	your bad time-keeping will count against you.
countdown	1.
	syl	count+down
	pron	<1kaunt2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of counting backwards to time a critical operation exactly, such as the launching of a rocket or the detonation of explosives. {~} {count down}.
countdown	2.
	syl	count+down
	pron	<1kaunt2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	to count numbers backwards towards zero, esp. in timing such a critical operation.
countenance	ety	C13: from Old French contenance mien, behaviour, from Latin continentia restraint, control; see #7contain 
countenance	1.
	syl	coun+te+nance
	pron	<1kauntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the face, esp. when considered as expressing a person's character or mood.
	exam	1	a pleasant countenance.
countenance	2.
	syl	coun+te+nance
	pron	<1kauntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	support or encouragement; sanction.
countenance	3.
	syl	coun+te+nance
	pron	<1kauntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	composure; self-control (esp. in the phrases {keep} or {lose one's countenance; out of countenance) }.
countenance	4.
	syl	coun+te+nance
	pron	<1kauntin*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or encourage; sanction.
countenance	5.
	syl	coun+te+nance
	pron	<1kauntin*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tolerate; endure.
countenancer	sub
	head	countenance
	syl	coun+te+2nanc+er
	pos	n.
counter	ety	C14: from Old French comptouer, ultimately from Latin comput*_are to #7compute 
counter	H1.1.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal surface, as in a shop or bank, over which business is transacted.
counter	H1.2.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some cafeterias
	def	a long table on which food is served to customers.
counter	H1.3.a.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flat disc of wood, metal, or plastic, used in various board games.
counter	H1.3.b.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar disc or token used as an imitation coin.
counter	H1.4.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that may be used or manipulated.
counter	H1.5.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a skating figure consisting of three circles.
under the counter (under-the-counter	6.
	head	counter
	syl	under the counter. (under-the-counter
	def	when prenominal) (of the sale of goods, esp. goods in short supply) clandestine, surreptitious, or illegal; not in an open manner.
over the counter (over-the-counter	7.
	head	counter
	syl	over the counter. (over-the-counter
	def	when prenominal) (of security transactions) through a broker rather than on a stock exchange.
counter	ety	C14: from Old French conteor, from Latin comput*_ator; see #7count %1
counter	H2.1.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who counts.
counter	H2.2.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus that records the number of occurrences of events.
counter	H2.3.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for detecting or counting ionizing particles or photons. See {Geiger counter, scintillation counter, crystal counter}.
counter	H2.4.
	syl	count+er
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	another name for { {scaler} (sense 2).}
counter	ety	C15: from Old French contre, from Latin contr*_a against
counter	H3.1.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a contrary direction or manner.
counter	H3.2.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a wrong or reverse direction.
run counter to	3.
	head	counter
	syl	run counter to.
	def	to have a contrary effect or action to.
counter	H3.4.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposing; opposite; contrary.
counter	H3.5.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is contrary or opposite to some other thing.
counter	H3.6.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, effect, or force that opposes another.
counter	H3.7.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a return attack, such as a blow in boxing.
counter	H3.8.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a parry in which the foils move in a circular fashion.
counter	H3.9.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the portion of the stern of a boat or ship that overhangs the water aft of the rudder.
counter	H3.10.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {void}. the inside area of a typeface that is not type high, such as the centre of an @6o@9, and therefore does not print.
counter	H3.11.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a horse's breast under the neck and between the shoulders.
counter	H3.12.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe.
counter	H3.13.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or do (something) in retaliation or re?!sponse.
counter	H3.14.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move, act, or perform in a manner or direction opposite to (a person or thing).
counter	H3.15.
	syl	coun+ter
	pron	<1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to return the attack of (an opponent).
counter-	ety	via Norman French from Latin contr*_a against, opposite; see #7contra -
counter-	1.
	syl	coun:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	against; opposite; contrary.
	exam	1	counter?!attack.
counter-	2.
	syl	coun:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	complementary; corresponding.
	exam	1	counterfoil.
counter-	3.
	syl	coun:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	duplicate or substitute.
	exam	1	counterfeit.
counteract	0.
	syl	coun:ter+act
	pron	<2kaunt*r1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppose, neutralize, or mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check.
counteraction	sub
	head	counteract
	syl	coun:ter+1ac+tion
	pos	n.
counteractive	sub
	head	counteract
	syl	coun:ter+1ac+tive
	pos	adj.
counteractively	sub
	head	counteract
	syl	coun:ter+1ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
counterattack	1.
	syl	coun:ter+at+tack
	pron	<1kaunt*r*2t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an attack in response to an attack.
counterattack	2.
	syl	coun:ter+at+tack
	pron	<1kaunt*r*2t@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a counterattack (against).
counterattraction	0.
	syl	coun:ter+at:trac+tion
	pron	<1kaunt*r*2tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rival attraction.
counterbalance	1.
	syl	coun:ter+bal+ance
	pron	<1kaunt*2b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a weight or force that balances or offsets another. {~} (@!ka$unt$$#!b@al$$ns).
counterbalance	2.
	syl	coun:ter+bal+ance
	pron	<1kaunt*2b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to act as a counterbalance. {~} Also: {counterpoise}.
counterblast	1.
	syl	coun:ter+blast
	pron	<1kaunt*2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggressive response to a verbal attack.
counterblast	2.
	syl	coun:ter+blast
	pron	<1kaunt*2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a blast that counteracts another.
counterchange	1.
	syl	coun:ter+change
	pron	<2kaunt*1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change parts, qualities, etc.
counterchange	2.
	syl	coun:ter+change
	pron	<2kaunt*1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to chequer, as with contrasting colours.
countercharge	1.
	syl	coun:ter+charge
	pron	<1kaunt*2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge brought by an accused person against the accuser.
countercharge	2.
	syl	coun:ter+charge
	pron	<1kaunt*2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a retaliatory charge.
countercharge	3.
	syl	coun:ter+charge
	pron	<1kaunt*2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a countercharge against.
countercheck	1.
	syl	coun:ter+check
	pron	<1kaunt*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a check or restraint, esp. one that acts in opposition to another.
countercheck	2.
	syl	coun:ter+check
	pron	<1kaunt*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a restraint that reinforces another restraint.
countercheck	3.
	syl	coun:ter+check
	pron	<1kaunt*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a double check, as for accuracy. {~} (@!ka$unt$$#!t#s$ek).
countercheck	4.
	syl	coun:ter+check
	pron	<1kaunt*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	to oppose by counteraction.
countercheck	5.
	syl	coun:ter+check
	pron	<1kaunt*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	to control or restrain by a second check.
countercheck	6.
	syl	coun:ter+check
	pron	<1kaunt*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	to double-check.
counterclaim	1.
	syl	coun:ter+claim
	pron	<1kaunt*2klAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	a claim set up in opposition to another, esp. by the defendant in a civil action against the plaintiff.
counterclaim	2.
	syl	coun:ter+claim
	pron	<1kaunt*2klAm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	to set up (a claim) in opposition to another claim.
counterclaimant	sub
	head	counterclaim
	syl	coun:ter+1claim+ant
	pos	n.
contraclockwise	alt
	head	counterclockwise
	or	counterclockwise
	syl	con:tra+clock:wise
	pos	adv. adj.
counterclockwise	0.
	or	contraclockwise
	syl	coun:ter+clock:wise
	pron	<2kaunt*1klok2wIz>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {anticlockwise}.
counterculture	0.
	syl	coun:ter+cul:ture
	pron	<1kaunt*2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alternative culture, deliberately at variance with the social norm.
counterespionage	0.
	syl	coun:ter+es+pi:o+nage
	pron	<2kaunt*1espi*2na:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	activities de?!signed to detect and counteract enemy espionage.
	infl
	head	counterfactual
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
counterfactual	1.
	syl	coun:ter+fac+tu:al
	pron	<2kaunt*1f@kSu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	express?!ing what has not happened but could, would, or might under differing conditions. {~}
counterfactual	2.
	syl	coun:ter+fac+tu:al
	pron	<2kaunt*1f@kSu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a conditional statement in which the first clause is a past tense subjunctive statement expressing something contrary to fact, as in.
	exam	1	if she had hurried she would have caught the bus.
counterfeit	ety	C13: from Old French contrefait, from contrefaire to copy, from contre- #7counter -#7+ faire to make, from Latin facere 
counterfeit	1.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	made in imitation of something genuine with the intent to deceive or defraud; forged.
counterfeit	2.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	simulated; sham.
	exam	1	counterfeit affection.
counterfeit	3.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation designed to deceive or defraud.
counterfeit	4.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an imposter; cheat.
counterfeit	5.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a portrait.
counterfeit	6.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a fraudulent imitation of.
counterfeit	7.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make counterfeits.
counterfeit	8.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feign; simulate.
counterfeit	9.
	syl	coun:ter+feit
	pron	<1kaunt*fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to imitate; copy.
counterfeiter	sub
	head	counterfeit
	syl	coun:ter+2feit+er
	pos	n.
counterfoil	0.
	syl	coun:ter+foil
	pron	<1kaunt*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the part of a cheque, postal order, receipt, etc., detached and retained as a record of the transaction. Also called (esp. in the U.S.): {stub}.
counterglow	0.
	syl	coun:ter+glow
	pron	<1kaunt*2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gegenschein}.
counterinsurgency	0.
	syl	coun:ter+in+sur+gen+cy
	pron	<2kaunt*rin1sR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	action taken to counter the activities of rebels, guerrillas, etc.
counterintelligence	0.
	syl	coun:ter+in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<2kaunt*rin1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	activities designed to frustrate enemy espionage.
counterirritant	1.
	syl	coun:ter+ir+ri+tant
	pron	<2kaunt*r1iritNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent that causes a superficial irritation of the skin and thereby relieves inflammation of deep structures.
counterirritant	2.
	syl	coun:ter+ir+ri+tant
	pron	<2kaunt*r1iritNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a counter?!irritation.
counterirritation	sub
	head	counterirritant
	syl	coun:ter+2ir+ri+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
counter jumper	0.
	syl	coun+ter jump+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, derogatory, and old-fashioned.
	def	a sales assistant in a shop.
countermand	ety	C15: from Old French contremander, from contre- #7counter -#7+ mander to command, from Latin mand*_are; see #7mandate 
countermand	1.
	syl	coun:ter+mand
	pron	<2kaunt*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revoke or cancel (a command, order, etc.).
countermand	2.
	syl	coun:ter+mand
	pron	<2kaunt*1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order (forces, etc.) to return or retreat; recall.
countermand	3.
	syl	coun:ter+mand
	pron	<1kaunt*2ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a command revoking another.
countermarch	1.a.
	syl	coun:ter+march
	pron	<1kaunt*2ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to march or cause to march back along the same route.
countermarch	1.b.
	syl	coun:ter+march
	pron	<1kaunt*2ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change the order of soldiers during a march.
countermarch	2.
	syl	coun:ter+march
	pron	<1kaunt*2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or instance of countermarching.
countermarch	3.
	syl	coun:ter+march
	pron	<1kaunt*2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a reversal of method, conduct, etc.
countermeasure	0.
	syl	coun:ter+meas+ure
	pron	<1kaunt*2meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	action taken to oppose, neutralize, or retaliate against some other action.
countermine	1.
	syl	coun:ter+mine
	pron	<1kaunt*2mIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a tunnel dug to defeat similar activities by an enemy.
countermine	2.
	syl	coun:ter+mine
	pron	<1kaunt*2mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a plot to frustrate another plot.
countermine	3.
	syl	coun:ter+mine
	pron	<2kaunt*1mIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to frustrate by countermeasures.
countermine	4.
	syl	coun:ter+mine
	pron	<2kaunt*1mIn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to take measures to defeat the underground operations of (an enemy).
countermine	5.
	syl	coun:ter+mine
	pron	<2kaunt*1mIn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to destroy enemy mines in (an area) with mines of one's own.
countermove	1.
	syl	coun:ter+move
	pron	<1kaunt*2mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	an opposing move.
countermove	2.
	syl	coun:ter+move
	pron	<1kaunt*2mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or do (something) as an opposing move.
countermovement	sub
	head	countermove
	syl	coun:ter+2move+ment
	pos	n.
counteroffensive	0.
	syl	coun:ter+of+fen+sive
	pron	<1kaunt*r*2fensiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of attacks by a defending force against an attacking enemy.
counterpane	ety	C17: from obsolete counterpoint (influenced by pane coverlet), changed from Old French coutepointe quilt, from Medieval Latin culcita puncta quilted mattress
counterpane	0.
	syl	coun:ter+pane
	pron	<1kaunt*2pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bedspread}.
counterpart	1.
	syl	coun:ter+part
	pron	<1kaunt*2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing identical to or closely resembling another.
counterpart	2.
	syl	coun:ter+part
	pron	<1kaunt*2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two parts that complement or correspond to each other.
counterpart	3.
	syl	coun:ter+part
	pron	<1kaunt*2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person acting opposite another in a play.
counterpart	4.
	syl	coun:ter+part
	pron	<1kaunt*2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a duplicate, esp. of a legal document; copy.
counterplot	1.
	syl	coun:ter+plot
	pron	<1kaunt*2plot>
	pos	n.
	def	a plot designed to frustrate another plot.
counterplots	infl
	head	counterplot
	syl	coun:ter+plots
	pos	vb.
counterplotting	infl
	head	counterplot
	syl	coun:ter+plot+ting
	pos	vb.
counterplotted	infl
	head	counterplot
	syl	coun:ter+plot+ted.
	pos	vb.
counterplot	2.
	syl	coun:ter+plot
	pron	<1kaunt*2plot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppose with a counterplot.
counterplot	3.
	syl	coun:ter+plot
	pron	<1kaunt*2plot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to devise or carry out a counterplot.
counterpoint	ety	C15: from Old French contrepoint, from contre- #7counter -#7+ point dot, note in musical notation, that is, an accompaniment set against the notes of a melody
counterpoint	1.
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique involving the simultaneous sounding of two or more parts or melodies.
counterpoint	2.
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a melody or part combined with another melody or part. See also { {descant} (sense 1).}
counterpoint	3.
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the musical texture resulting from the simultaneous sounding of two or more melodies or parts.
strict counterpoint	4.
	head	counterpoint
	syl	strict counterpoint.
	def	the application of the rules of counterpoint as an academic exercise.
counterpoint	5.
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a contrasting or interacting element, theme, or item; foil.
counterpoint	6.
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the use of a stress or stresses at variance with the regular metrical stress. {~}
counterpoint	7.
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set in contrast.
counterpoint	xref
	syl	coun:ter+point
	pron	<1kaunt*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {contrapuntal}.
counterpoise	1.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a force, influence, etc., that counterbalances another.
counterpoise	2.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of balance; equilibrium.
counterpoise	3.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a weight that balances another.
counterpoise	4.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a radial array of metallic wires, rods, or tubes arranged horizontally around the base of a vertical aerial to increase its transmitting efficiency.
counterpoise	5.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to oppose with something of equal effect, weight, or force; offset.
counterpoise	6.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring into equilibrium.
counterpoise	7.
	syl	coun:ter+poise
	pron	<1kaunt*2pciz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to consider (one thing) carefully in relation to another.
counterproductive	0.
	syl	coun:ter+pro+duc+tive
	pron	<2kaunt*pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to hinder or act against the achievement of an aim.
counterproof	0.
	syl	coun:ter+proof
	pron	<1kaunt*2pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a reverse impression of a newly printed proof of an engraving made by laying it while wet upon plain paper and passing it through the press.
counterproposal	0.
	syl	coun:ter+pro+pos+al
	pron	<1kaunt*pr*2p*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposal offered as an alternative to a previous proposal.
	infl
	head	counterpunch
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Boxing.
counterpunch	1.
	syl	coun:ter+punch
	pron	<1kaunt*2p^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to punch an attacking opponent; return an attack. {~}
counterpunch	2.
	syl	coun:ter+punch
	pron	<1kaunt*2p^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a return punch.
Counter-Reformation	0.
	syl	Coun:ter-Ref:or:ma+tion
	pron	<2kaunt*2ref*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reform movement of the Roman Catholic Church in the 16th and early 17th centuries considered as a reaction to the Protestant Reformation.
counter-revolution	0.
	syl	coun:ter-rev:o:lu+tion
	pron	<2kaunt*2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolution opposed to a previous revolution and aimed at reversing its effects.
counter-revolutionist	sub
	head	counter-revolution
	syl	coun:ter-2rev:o:1lu+tion+ist
	pos	n.
counter-revolutionaries	infl
	head	counter-revolutionary
	syl	coun:ter-rev:o+lu+tion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
counter-revolutionary	1.
	syl	coun:ter-rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2kaunt*2rev*1lu:S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person opposed to revolution.
counter-revolutionary	2.
	syl	coun:ter-rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2kaunt*2rev*1lu:S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who opposes a specific revolution or revolutionary government.
counter-revolutionary	3.
	syl	coun:ter-rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2kaunt*2rev*1lu:S*nri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by opposition to a revolution or revolutions in general.
counterscarp	0.
	syl	coun:ter+scarp
	pron	<1kaunt*2ska:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	the outer side of the ditch of a fort. Compare { {escarp} (sense 1).}
countershading	0.
	syl	coun:ter+shad+ing
	pron	<2kaunt*1SAdiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the coloration of certain animals
	def	a pattern, serving as camouflage, in which dark colours occur on parts of the body exposed to the light and pale colours on parts in the shade.
countershaft	0.
	syl	coun:ter+shaft
	pron	<1kaunt*2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediate shaft that is driven by, but rotates in the opposite direction to, a main shaft, esp. in a gear train.
countersign	1.
	syl	coun:ter+sign
	pron	<1kaunt*2sIn>, <2kaunt*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign (a document already signed by another). {~} (#!ka$unt$$?!@!sa$In).
countersign	2.
	syl	coun:ter+sign
	pron	<1kaunt*2sIn>, <2kaunt*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {countersignature}. the signature so written.
countersign	3.
	syl	coun:ter+sign
	pron	<1kaunt*2sIn>, <2kaunt*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a secret sign given in response to another sign.
countersign	4.
	syl	coun:ter+sign
	pron	<1kaunt*2sIn>, <2kaunt*1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	a password.
countersinks	infl
	head	countersink
	syl	coun:ter+sinks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
countersinking	infl
	head	countersink
	syl	coun:ter+sink+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
countersank	infl
	head	countersink
	syl	coun:ter+sank
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
countersunk	infl
	head	countersink
	syl	coun:ter+sunk.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
countersink	1.
	syl	coun:ter+sink
	pron	<1kaunt*2siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enlarge the upper part of (a hole) in timber, metal, etc., so that the head of a bolt or screw can be sunk below the surface.
countersink	2.
	syl	coun:ter+sink
	pron	<1kaunt*2siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive (a screw) or sink (a bolt) into such an enlarged hole. {~}
countersink	3.
	syl	coun:ter+sink
	pron	<1kaunt*2siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {countersink bit}. a tool for countersinking.
countersink	4.
	syl	coun:ter+sink
	pron	<1kaunt*2siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a countersunk depression or hole.
counterspies	infl
	head	counterspy
	syl	coun:ter+spies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
counterspy	0.
	syl	coun:ter+spy
	pron	<1kaunt*2spI>
	pos	n.
	def	a spy working against or investigating enemy espionage.
countersubject	0.
	syl	coun:ter+sub+ject
	pron	<1kaunt*2s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in a fugue
	def	the theme in one voice that accompanies the statement of the subject in another.
countertenor	1.
	syl	coun:ter+ten+or
	pron	<2kaunt*1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	an adult male voice with an alto range.
countertenor	2.
	syl	coun:ter+ten+or
	pron	<2kaunt*1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice.
countertype	1.
	syl	coun:ter+type
	pron	<1kaunt*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an opposite type.
countertype	2.
	syl	coun:ter+type
	pron	<1kaunt*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding type.
countervail	ety	C14: from Old French contrevaloir, from Latin contr*_a val*_ere, from contr*_a against+ val*_ere to be strong
countervail	1.
	syl	coun:ter+vail
	pron	<2kaunt*1vAl>, <1kaunt*2vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by against
	def	to act or act against with equal power or force.
countervail	2.
	syl	coun:ter+vail
	pron	<2kaunt*1vAl>, <1kaunt*2vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make up for; compensate; offset.
counterweigh	0.
	syl	coun:ter+weigh
	pron	<2kaunt*1wA>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {counterbalance}.
counterweight	0.
	syl	coun:ter+weight
	pron	<1kaunt*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a counterbalancing weight, influence, or force.
counterweighted	sub
	head	counterweight
	syl	coun:ter+2weight+ed
	pos	adj.
counterword	0.
	syl	coun:ter+word
	pron	<1kaunt*2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a word widely used in a sense much looser than its original meaning, such as or
counterwork	1.
	syl	coun:ter+work
	pron	<1kaunt*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work done in opposition to other work.
counterwork	2.
	syl	coun:ter+work
	pron	<1kaunt*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	defensive fortifications put up against attack.
counterworker	sub
	head	counterwork
	syl	coun:ter+2work+er
	pos	n.
countess	1.
	syl	coun+tess
	pron	<1kauntis>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a count or earl.
countess	2.
	syl	coun+tess
	pron	<1kauntis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman of the rank of count or earl.
counting house	0.
	syl	count+ing house
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare, chiefly Brit.
	def	a room or building used by the accountants of a business.
countless	0.
	syl	count+less
	pron	<1kauntlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	innumerable; myriad.
count noun	0.
	syl	count noun
	pos	n.
	def	a noun that refers to an object that can exist in the plural without change of meaning. Count nouns, such as or can be preceded by or as opposed to mass nouns, such as which cannot. Compare {mass noun}.
count on	0.
	syl	count on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rely or depend on.
count out	1.
	syl	count out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to leave out; exclude.
	exam	1	count me out&!
count out	2.
	syl	count out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a boxing referee
	def	to judge (a floored boxer) to have failed to recover within the specified time. See {count} %1 (sense 15).
count out	3.
	syl	count out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to count (something) aloud.
counts palatine	infl
	head	count palatine
	syl	counts pal:a+tine.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
count palatine	1.a.
	syl	count pal:a+tine
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	originally an official who administered the king's domains or his justice.
count palatine	1.b.
	syl	count pal:a+tine
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	later, a count who exercised royal authority in his own domains.
count palatine	2.
	syl	count pal:a+tine
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	usage	in England and Ireland
	def	an earl or other lord of a county palatine.
count palatine	3.
	syl	count pal:a+tine
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	usage	in the late Roman Empire
	def	a palace official who exercised judicial authority.
countryfied	alt
	head	countrified
	or	countrified
	syl	coun+try+fied
	pron	<1k^ntri2fId>
	pos	adj.
countrified	0.
	or	countryfied
	syl	coun+tri+fied
	pron	<1k^ntri2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the style, manners, etc., of the country; rural.
country	ety	C13: from Old French contr*'ee, from Medieval Latin contr*_ata, literally: that which lies opposite, from Latin contr*_a opposite
countries	infl
	head	country
	syl	coun+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
country	1.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory distinguished by its people, culture, language, geography, etc.
country	2.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land distinguished by its political autonomy; state.
country	3.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	the people of a territory or state.
	exam	1	the whole country rebelled.
country	4.a.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the land that is away from cities or industrial areas; rural districts.
country	4.b.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	country house.
country	4.c.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; a countryman.
	def	Related adj.: {pastoral, rural}.
up country	5.
	head	country
	syl	up country.
	def	away from the coast or the capital.
country	6.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	one's native land or nation of citizenship.
country	7.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the outlying area or area furthest from the finish of a sports ground or racecourse.
country	8.
	syl	coun+try
	pron	<1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	rough; uncouth; rustic.
	exam	1	country manners.
across country	9.
	head	country
	syl	across country.
	def	not keeping to roads, etc.
go	10.
	head	country
	or	appeal to the country
	syl	go
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to dissolve Parliament and hold an election.
unknown country	11.
	head	country
	syl	unknown country.
	def	an unfamiliar topic, place, matter, etc.
country-and-western	0.a.
	syl	coun:try-and-west:ern
	pos	n.
	def	a type of urban 20th-century White folk music of the southeastern U.S.
country-and-western	0.b.
	syl	coun:try-and-west:ern
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; country-and-western music.
	def	Abbrev.: {C ?&#800149 W}.
country club	0.
	syl	coun+try club
	pos	n.
	def	a club in the country, having sporting and social facilities.
country cousin	0.
	syl	coun+try cous+in
	pos	n.
	def	an unsophisticated person from the country, esp. one regarded as an object of amusement.
country dance	0.
	syl	coun+try dance
	pos	n.
	def	a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets and perform a series of movements, esp. facing one another in a line.
country dancing	sub
	head	country dance
	syl	coun+try danc+ing
	pos	n.
country gentleman	0.
	syl	coun+try gen:tle+man
	pos	n.
	def	a rich man with an estate in the country.
countrymen	infl
	head	countryman
	syl	coun:try+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
countryman	1.
	syl	coun:try+man
	pron	<1k^ntrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in the country.
countryman	2.
	syl	coun:try+man
	pron	<1k^ntrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person from a particular country or from one's own country (esp. in the phrase {fellow countryman) }.
countrywoman	sub
	head	countryman
	syl	coun:try+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
country rock	0.
	syl	coun+try rock
	def	%1 the rock surrounding a mineral vein or igneous intrusion.
country rock	0.
	syl	coun+try rock
	def	%2 a style of rock music influenced by country-and-western.
country seat	0.
	syl	coun+try seat
	pos	n.
	def	a large estate or property in the country.
countryside	0.
	syl	coun:try+side
	pron	<1k^ntri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a rural area or its population.
county	ety	C14: from Old French cont*'e land belonging to a count, from Late Latin comit*_atus office of a count, from comes #7count %2
counties	infl
	head	county
	syl	coun+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
county	1.a.
	syl	coun+ty
	pron	<1kaunti>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the administrative subdivisions of certain states, esp. any of the 52 units into which England and Wales, except for seven major conurba?!tions, have been divided for purposes of local government since April 1, 1974. See also {metropolitan county}.
county	1.b.
	syl	coun+ty
	pron	<1kaunti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	county cricket.
county	2.
	syl	coun+ty
	pron	<1kaunti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the lands under the jurisdiction of a count or earl. {~}
county	3.
	syl	coun+ty
	pron	<1kaunti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	having the characteristics and habits of the inhabitants of country houses and estates, esp. an upper-class accent and an interest in horses, dogs, etc.
county borough	1.
	syl	coun+ty bor+ough
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Wales from 1888 to 1974
	def	a borough administered independently of the county around it.
county borough	2.
	syl	coun+ty bor+ough
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Republic of Ireland
	def	any of the four largest boroughs, governed independently of the administrative county around it by an elected council that constitutes an all-purpose authority.
county court	0.
	syl	coun+ty court
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a local court exercising limited jurisdiction in civil matters.
counties palatine	infl
	head	county palatine
	syl	coun+ties pal:a+tine.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
county palatine	1.
	syl	coun+ty pal:a+tine
	pos	n.
	def	the lands of a count palatine.
county palatine	2.
	syl	coun+ty pal:a+tine
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Ireland
	def	a county in which the earl exercised many royal powers, esp. judicial authority.
county seat	0.
	syl	coun+ty seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another term for {county town}.
county town	0.
	syl	coun+ty town
	pos	n.
	def	the town in which a county's affairs are administered.
coup	ety	C18: from French: blow, from Latin colaphus blow with the fist, from Greek kolaphos 
coup	H1.1.
	syl	coup
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant and successful stroke or action.
coup	H1.2.
	syl	coup
	pron	<ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {coup d'*'etat}.
coup	ety	C15: perhaps identical with obsolete cope to strike; see #7cope %1
cowp	alt
	head	coup
	or	coup
	syl	cowp
	pron	<kaup>
	pos	vb.
coup	H2.0.
	or	cowp
	syl	coup
	pron	<kaup>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to turn or fall over.
coup	ety	C14: from Old Norse kaupa to buy
coup	H3.0.
	syl	coup
	pron	<kaup>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to barter; traffic; deal.
coup de foudre	ety	literally: lightning flash
coups de foudre	infl
	head	coup de foudre
	syl	coups de fou+dre
	pron	<ku d* 1fu:dr). a suddAn and amazing action or AvAnt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coup de grace	ety	literally: blow of mercy
coups de grace	infl
	head	coup de grace
	syl	coups de gr*^ace
	pron	<ku d* 1gras>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coup de grace	1.
	syl	coup de gr*^ace
	pron	French. <ku d* 1gras>
	pos	n.
	def	a mortal or finishing blow, esp. one delivered as an act of mercy to a sufferer.
coup de grace	2.
	syl	coup de gr*^ace
	pron	French. <ku d* 1gras>
	pos	n.
	def	a final or decisive stroke.
coup de main	ety	literally: blow with the hand
coups de main	infl
	head	coup de main
	syl	coups de main
	pron	<ku d* 1m?~e>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coup d''etat	ety	French, literally: stroke of state
coups d''etat	infl
	head	coup d''etat
	syl	coups d'*'e:tat
	pron	<1ku:z> <dA1ta:>, French <ku> <dA1ta>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coup d''etat	0.
	syl	coup d'*'e:tat
	pron	<1ku:> <dA1ta:>, French <ku> <dA1ta>, French <ku> <dA1ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden violent or illegal seizure of government.
coup de th'eatre	ety	literally: stroke of the theatre
coups de th'eatre	infl
	head	coup de th'eatre
	syl	coups de th*'e:*^a+tre
	pron	<ku d* tA1a:tr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coup de th'eatre	1.
	syl	coup de th*'e:*^a+tre
	pron	French. <ku d* tA1a:tr>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic turn of events, esp. in a play.
coup de th'eatre	2.
	syl	coup de th*'e:*^a+tre
	pron	French. <ku d* tA1a:tr>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensational device of stagecraft.
coup de th'eatre	3.
	syl	coup de th*'e:*^a+tre
	pron	French. <ku d* tA1a:tr>
	pos	n.
	def	a stage success.
coup d'oeil	ety	literally: stroke of the eye
coups d'oeil	infl
	head	coup d'oeil
	syl	coups d'oeil
	pron	<ku 1d$oj). a quick glancA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coupe	ety	C19: from French: goblet, #7cup 
coupe	1.
	syl	coupe
	pron	<ku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert of fruit and ice cream, usually served in a glass goblet.
coupe	2.
	syl	coupe
	pron	<ku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish or stemmed glass bowl designed for this dessert.
coup'e	ety	C19: from French, short for carosse coup*'e, literally: cut-off carriage, from couper to cut, from coup blow, stroke
coup'e	1.
	syl	cou+p*'e
	pron	<1ku:pA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fixed-head coup*'e}. a four-seater car with a fixed roof, a sloping back, and usually two doors. Compare {drophead coup*'e}.
coup'e	2.
	syl	cou+p*'e
	pron	<1ku:pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with two seats inside and one outside for the driver.
coup'e	3.
	syl	cou+p*'e
	pron	<1ku:pA>
	pos	n.
	def	an end compartment in a European railway carriage with seats on one side only.
Francois	infl
	head	Couperin
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Couperin	0.
	syl	Cou:perin
	pron	French <ku1pr*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1668-1733, French composer, noted for his harpsichord suites and organ music.
couple	ety	C13: from Old French: a pair, from Latin c*_opula a bond; see #7copula 
couple	1.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	two people who regularly associate with each other or live together.
	exam	1	an engaged couple.
couple	2.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	two people considered as a pair, for or as if for dancing, games, etc.
couple	3.a.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of collars joined by a leash, used to attach hounds to one another.
couple	3.b.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	two hounds joined in this way.
couple	3.c.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the unit of reckoning for hounds in a pack.
	exam	1	twenty and a half couple.
couple	4.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of equal and opposite parallel forces that have a tendency to produce rotation with a turning moment equal to the product of either force and the perpendicular distance between them.
couple	5.a.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	two dissimilar metals, alloys, or semiconductors in electrical contact, across which a voltage develops. See {thermocouple}.
couple	5.b.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {galvanic couple}. two dissimilar metals or alloys in electrical contact that when immersed in an electrolyte act as the electrodes of an electrolytic cell.
couple	6.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a connector or link between two members, such as a tie connecting a pair of rafters in a roof.
couple	7.a.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of two; a pair of.
	exam	1	a couple of men.
couple	7.b.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a small number of; a few.
	exam	1	a couple of days.
couple	8.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	pron.
	mod	usually preceded by a; functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	two; a pair.
	exam	1	give him a couple.
couple	9.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect (two things) together or to connect (one thing) to (another).
	exam	1	to couple railway car?!riages.
couple	10.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do (two things) simultaneously or alternately.
	exam	1	he couples studying with teaching.
couple	11.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into a pair or pairs.
couple	12.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to associate, put, or connect together.
	exam	1	history is coupled with sociology.
couple	13.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to link (two circuits) by electromagnetic induction.
couple	14.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have sexual intercourse.
couple	15.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or be joined in marriage; marry.
couple	16.
	syl	cou+ple
	pron	<1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach (two hounds to each other).
coupler	1.
	syl	cou+pler
	pron	<1k^pl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a link or rod transmitting power between two rotating mechanisms or a rotating part and a reciprocating part.
coupler	2.
	syl	cou+pler
	pron	<1k^pl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a device on an organ or harpsichord connecting two keys, two manuals, etc., so that both may be played at once.
coupler	3.
	syl	cou+pler
	pron	<1k^pl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a device, such as a transformer, used to couple two or more electrical circuits.
coupler	4.
	syl	cou+pler
	pron	<1k^pl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for { {coupling} (sense 2).}
couplet	ety	C16: from French, literally: a little pair; see #7couple 
couplet	0.
	syl	cou+plet
	pron	<1k^plit>
	pos	n.
	def	two successive lines of verse, usually rhymed and of the same metre.
coupling	1.
	syl	cou+pling
	pron	<1k^pliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device that connects two things.
coupling	2.
	syl	cou+pling
	pron	<1k^pliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for connecting railway cars or trucks together.
coupling	3.
	syl	cou+pling
	pron	<1k^pliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the body of a horse, dog, or other quadruped that lies between the forequarters and the hind?!quarters.
coupling	4.
	syl	cou+pling
	pron	<1k^pliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the act or process of linking two or more circuits so that power can be transferred between them usually by mutual induction, as in a transformer, or by means of a capacitor or inductor common to both circuits.
coupling	5.
	syl	cou+pling
	pron	<1k^pliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an interaction between different properties of a system, such as a group of atoms or nuclei, or between two or more systems.
coupon	ety	C19: from French, from Old French colpon piece cut off, from colper to cut, variant of couper; see #7cope %1
coupon	1.a.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	a detachable part of a ticket or advertisement entitling the holder to a discount, free gift, etc.
coupon	1.b.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	a detachable slip usable as a commercial order form.
coupon	1.c.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	a voucher given away with certain goods, a certain number of which are exchangeable for goods offered by the manufacturers.
coupon	2.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of detachable certificates attached to a bond, esp. a bearer bond, the surrender of which entitles the bearer to receive interest payments.
coupon	3.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several detachable cards used for making hire-purchase payments.
coupon	4.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	a ticket issued to facilitate rationing.
coupon	5.
	syl	cou+pon
	pron	<1ku:pon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a detachable entry form for any of certain competitions, esp. football pools.
courage	ety	C13: from Old French corage, from cuer heart, from Latin cor 
courage	1.
	syl	cour+age
	pron	<1k^riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or quality of dealing with or facing danger, fear, pain, etc.
the courage of one's convictions	2.
	head	courage
	syl	the courage of one's convictions.
	def	the confidence to act in accordance with one's beliefs.
take one's courage in both hands	3.
	head	courage
	syl	take one's courage in both hands.
	def	to nerve oneself to perform an action.
courage	4.
	syl	cour+age
	pron	<1k^riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	mind; disposition; spirit.
courageous	0.
	syl	cou+ra+geous
	pron	<k*1rAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or expressing courage.
courageously	sub
	head	courageous
	syl	cou+1ra+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
courageousness	sub
	head	courageous
	syl	cou+1ra+geous+ness
	pos	n.
courante	ety	C16: from French, literally: running, feminine of courant, present participle of courir to run, from Latin currere 
courante	1.
	syl	cou+rante
	pron	<ku1ra:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a movement of a classical suite, either in simple triple time or exhibiting rhythmical ambiguity.
courante	2.
	syl	cou+rante
	pron	<ku1ra:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an old dance in triple time.
courante	xref
	syl	cou+rante
	pron	<ku1ra:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	Also called (esp. for the dance): {coranto}.
Courantyne	0.
	syl	Cour+an+tyne
	pron	<1kR:r*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N South America, rising in S Guyana and flowing north to the Atlantic, forming the boundary between Guyana and Surinam. Length: 765 km (475 miles). Dutch name: {Corantijn}.
Gustave	infl
	head	Courbet
	syl	Gus:tave
	pron	<gy1stav>
	pos	n.
Courbet	0.
	syl	Cour:bet
	pron	French <kur1be>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-77, French painter, a leader of the realist movement; noted for his depiction of contemporary life.
Courbevoie	0.
	syl	Cour+be:voie
	pron	French <kurb*1vwa>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial suburb of Paris, on the Seine. Pop.: 54578 (1975).
coureur de bois	ety	Canadian French: trapper (literally: wood-runner)
coureurs de bois	infl
	head	coureur de bois
	syl	cou+reurs de bois
	pron	<kur@o:r> <d*> <1bwa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coureur de bois	0.
	syl	cou+reur de bois
	pron	French <kur@o:r> <d*> <1bwa>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian history.
	def	a French Canadian woodsman who traded with Indians for furs.
courgette	ety	from French, diminutive of courge marrow, gourd
courgette	0.
	syl	cour+gette
	pron	<ku*1Zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a small variety of vegetable marrow, cooked and eaten as a vegetable. U.S. name: {zucchini}.
courier	ety	C16: from Old French courrier, from Old Italian corriere, from correre to run, from Latin currere 
courier	1.
	syl	cou+ri+er
	pron	<1ku*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a special messenger, esp. one carrying diplomatic correspondence.
courier	2.
	syl	cou+ri+er
	pron	<1ku*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes arrange?!ments for or accompanies a group of travellers on a journey or tour.
courlan	ety	C19: from French, variant of courliri, from Galibi kurliri 
courlan	0.
	syl	cour+lan
	pron	<1ku*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {limpkin}.
Kurland	alt
	head	Courland
	or	Courland
	syl	Kur+land
	pron	<1ku*l*nd>
	pos	n.
Courland	0.
	or	Kurland
	syl	Cour+land
	pron	<1ku*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the W Soviet Union, between the Gulf of Riga and the Lithuanian border: part of the Latvian SSR. Latvian name: {Kurzeme}.
course	ety	C13: from Old French cours, from Latin cursus a running, from currere to run
course	1.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous progression from one point to the next in time or space; onward movement.
	exam	1	the course of his life.
course	2.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a route or direction followed.
	exam	1	they kept on a southerly course.
course	3.a.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the path or channel along which something moves.
	exam	1	the course of a river.
course	3.b.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a watercourse.
course	4.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or stretch of land or water on which a sport is played or a race is run.
	exam	1	a golf course.
course	5.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time; duration.
	exam	1	in the course of the next hour.
course	6.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual order of and time required for a sequence of events; regular procedure.
	exam	1	the illness ran its course.
course	7.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mode of conduct or action.
	exam	1	if you follow that course, you will fail.
course	8.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a connected series of events, actions, etc.
course	9.a.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed number of lessons, lectures, etc., in an educational curriculum.
course	9.b.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the material covered in such a curriculum.
course	10.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed regimen to be followed for a specific period of time.
	exam	1	a course of treatment.
course	11.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a meal served at one time.
	exam	1	the fish course.
course	12.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous, usually horizontal, layer of building material, such as a row of bricks, tiles, etc.
course	13.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of the sails on the lowest yards of a square-rigged ship.
course	14.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Knitting.
	def	the horizontal rows of stitches. Compare { {wale%1} (sense 2b.).}
course	15.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Eu?!rope
	def	a charge by knights in a tournament.
course	16.a.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a hunt by hounds relying on sight rather than scent.
course	16.b.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a match in which two greyhounds compete in chasing a hare.
course	17.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or function assigned to an individual bell in a set of changes.
course	18.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a running race.
as a matter of course	19.
	head	course
	syl	as a matter of course.
	def	as a natural or normal consequence, mode of action, or event.
the course of nature	20.
	head	course
	syl	the course of nature.
	def	the ordinary course of events.
in course of	21.
	head	course
	syl	in course of.
	def	in the process of.
	exam	1	the ship was in course of construction.
in due course	22.
	head	course
	syl	in due course.
	def	at some future time, esp. the natural or appropriate time.
course	23.a.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	adv.
	def	as expected; naturally.
course	23.b.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	certainly; definitely.
courun	24.
	head	course
	or	take its course
	syl	courun
	usage	of something
	def	to complete its development or action.
course	25.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run, race, or flow, esp. swiftly and without interruption.
course	26.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (hounds) to hunt by sight rather than scent or (of hounds) to hunt (a quarry) thus.
course	27.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to run through or over; traverse.
course	28.
	syl	course
	pron	<kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take a direction; proceed on a course.
courser	H1.1.
	syl	cours+er
	pron	<1kc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who courses hounds or dogs, esp. greyhounds.
courser	H1.2.
	syl	cours+er
	pron	<1kc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hound or dog trained for coursing.
courser	ety	C13: from Old French coursier, from cours #7course 
courser	H2.0.
	syl	cours+er
	pron	<1kc:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a swift horse; steed.
courser	ety	C18: from Latin curs*_orius suited for running, from cursus #7course 
courser	H3.0.
	syl	cours+er
	pron	<1kc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a terrestrial plover-like shore bird, such as (cream-coloured courser), of the subfamily of desert and semidesert regions of the Old World: family order
courses	0.
	syl	cours:es
	pron	<1kc:siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {menses}.
coursing	1.
	syl	cours+ing
	pron	<1kc:siG>
	pos	n.
	usage	of hounds or dogs
	def	hunting by sight.
coursing	2.
	syl	cours+ing
	pron	<1kc:siG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sport in which hounds are matched against one another in pairs for the hunting of hares by sight.
court	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin cohors #7cohort 
court	1.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of ground wholly or partly surrounded by walls or buildings.
court	2.a.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a block of flats.
	exam	1	Selwyn Court.
court	2.b.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a mansion or country house.
court	2.c.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short street, sometimes closed at one end.
court	3.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a space inside a building, sometimes surrounded with galleries.
court	4.a.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence, retinues, or household of a sovereign or nobleman.
court	4.b.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a court ball.
court	5.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a sovereign or prince and his retinue, advisers, etc.
court	6.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any formal assembly, reception, etc., held by a sovereign or nobleman with his courtiers.
court	7.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	homage, flattering attention, or amorous approaches (esp. in the phrase {pay court to someone) }.
court	8.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a tribunal having power to adjudicate in civil, criminal, military, or ecclesiastical matters.
court	9.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the regular sitting of such a judicial tribu?!nal.
court	10.a.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a marked outdoor or enclosed area used for any of various ball games, such as tennis, squash, etc.
court	10.b.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a marked section of such an area.
	exam	1	the service court.
court	11.a.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the board of directors or council of a corporation, company, etc.
court	11.b.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the supreme council of some universities.
court	12.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of any of several friendly societies.
go to court	13.
	head	court
	syl	go to court.
	def	to take legal action.
hold court	14.
	head	court
	syl	hold court.
	def	to preside over admirers, attendants, etc.
court	15.a.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	without a trial or legal case.
	exam	1	the case was settled out of court.
court	15.b.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	too unimportant for consideration.
court	15.c.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	so as to ridicule completely (in the phrase {laugh out of court) }.
the ball is in your court	16.
	head	court
	syl	the ball is in your court.
	def	you are obliged to make the next move. {~}
court	17.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to attempt to gain the love of; woo.
court	18.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay attention to (someone) in order to gain favour.
court	19.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try to obtain (fame, honour, etc.).
court	20.
	syl	court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invite, usually foolishly, as by taking risks.
	exam	1	to court disaster.
Margaret	infl
	head	Court
	syl	Mar:ga:ret
	pos	n.
Court	0.
	syl	Court
	pron	<kc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Smith
	usage	n*'ee
	def	born 1942, Australian tennis player: Australian champion 1960-66, 1969-71, and 1973; U.S. champion 1962, 1965, 1969-70, and 1973; Wimbledon champion 1963, 1965, and 1970.
court-bouillon	ety	from French, from court short, from Latin curtus+bouillon broth, from bouillir to #7boil %1
court-bouillon	0.
	syl	court-bouil:lon
	pos	n.
	def	a stock made from root vegetables, water, and wine or vinegar, used primarily for poaching fish.
court card	0.
	syl	court card
	pos	n.
	usage	in a pack of playing cards
	def	a king, queen, or jack of any suit. U.S. equivalent: {face card}.
court circular	0.
	syl	court cir+cu+lar
	pos	n.
	usage	in countries having a monarchy
	def	a daily report of the activities, engagements, etc., of the sovereign, published in a national newspaper.
court dress	0.
	syl	court dress
	pos	n.
	def	the formal clothing worn at court.
Courtelle	0.
	syl	Cour+telle
	pron	<kc:1tel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a synthetic acrylic fibre resembling wool.
courteous	ety	C13 corteis, literally: with courtly manners, from Old French; see #7court 
courteous	0.
	syl	cour+te:ous
	pron	<1kR:ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	polite and considerate in manner.
courteously	sub
	head	courteous
	syl	cour+te:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
courteousness	sub
	head	courteous
	syl	cour+te:ous+ness
	pos	n.
courtesan	ety	C16: from Old French courtisane, from Italian cortigiana female courtier, from cortigiano courtier, from corte #7court 
courtezan	alt
	head	courtesan
	or	courtesan
	syl	cour+te:zan
	pron	<2kc:ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
courtesan	0.
	or	courtezan
	syl	cour+te:san
	pron	<2kc:ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a prostitute, or the mistress of a man of rank.
courtesy	ety	C13 curteisie, from Old French, from corteis #7courteous 
courtesies	infl
	head	courtesy
	syl	cour+te:sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
courtesy	1.
	syl	cour+te:sy
	pron	<1kR:tisi>
	pos	n.
	def	politeness; good manners.
courtesy	2.
	syl	cour+te:sy
	pron	<1kR:tisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a courteous gesture or remark.
courtesy	3.
	syl	cour+te:sy
	pron	<1kR:tisi>
	pos	n.
	def	favour or consent (esp. in the phrase {by courtesy of) }.
courtesy	4.
	syl	cour+te:sy
	pron	<1kR:tisi>
	pos	n.
	def	common consent as opposed to right (esp. in the phrase {by courtesy) }. See also {courtesy title}.
courtesy	5.
	syl	cour+te:sy
	pron	<1kR:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {curtsy}.
courtesy light	0.
	syl	cour+te:sy light
	pos	n.
	def	the interior light in a motor vehicle.
courtesy title	0.
	syl	cour+te:sy ti+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of several titles having no legal significance, such as those borne by the children of peers.
court hand	0.
	syl	court hand
	pos	n.
	def	a style of handwriting formerly used in English law courts.
courthouse	0.
	syl	court+house
	pron	<1kc:t2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a public building in which courts of law are held.
courtier	ety	C13: from Anglo-French courteour (unattested), from Old French corteier to attend at court
courtier	1.
	syl	cour+ti+er
	pron	<1kc:ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant at a court.
courtier	2.
	syl	cour+ti+er
	pron	<1kc:ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks favour in an ingratiating manner.
court-leet	0.
	syl	court-leet
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {leet} (sense 1).}
courtlier	infl
	head	courtly
	syl	court+li+er
	pos	adj.
courtliest	infl
	head	courtly
	syl	court+li+est.
	pos	adj.
courtly	1.
	syl	court+ly
	pron	<1kc:tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or suitable for a royal court.
courtly	2.
	syl	court+ly
	pron	<1kc:tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	refined in manner.
courtly	3.
	syl	court+ly
	pron	<1kc:tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	ingratiating.
courtliness	sub
	head	courtly
	syl	court+li+ness
	pos	n.
courtly love	0.
	syl	court+ly love
	pos	n.
	def	a tradition represented in Western European literature between the 12th and the 14th centuries, idealizing love between a knight and a revered (usually married) lady.
court martials	infl
	head	court martial
	or	courts martial
	syl	court mar+tials
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
courts martial	infl
	head	court martial
	or	court martials
	syl	courts mar+tial.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
court martial	1.
	syl	court mar+tial
	pos	n.
	def	a military court that tries charges of serious breaches of martial law.
court-martial	infl
	head	court martial
	syl	court-mar:tial
	pos	vb.
court martials	infl
	head	court martial
	or	court martials
	syl	court mar+tials
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
court martialling	infl
	head	court martial
	or	court martialing
	syl	court mar+tial+ling
	pos	vb.
court martialled	infl
	head	court martial
	or	court martialed
	syl	court mar+tialled
	pos	vb.
court martialing	infl
	head	court martial
	or	court martialling
	syl	court mar+tial+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
court martialed	infl
	head	court martial
	or	court martialled
	syl	court mar+tialed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
court martial	2.
	syl	court mar+tial
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try by court martial.
Court of Appeal	0.
	syl	Court of Ap+peal
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Supreme Court of Judica?!ture that hears appeals from the High Court in both criminal and civil matters and from the county and crown courts.
Court of Common Pleas	1.
	syl	Court of Com+mon Pleas
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	a superior court exercising jurisdiction in civil actions between private citizens.
Court of Common Pleas	2.
	syl	Court of Com+mon Pleas
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. law. in some states
	def	a court exercising original and general jurisdiction.
Court of Exchequer	0.
	syl	Court of Ex+cheq+uer
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an English civil court where Crown revenue cases were tried. Also called: {Exchequer}.
court of first instance	0.
	syl	court of first in+stance
	pos	n.
	def	a court in which legal proceedings are begun or first heard.
court of honour	0.
	syl	court of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a military court that is instituted to investigate matters involving personal honour.
court of inquiry	1.
	syl	court of in+quir:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a group of people appointed to investigate the causes of a disaster, accident, etc.
court of inquiry	2.
	syl	court of in+quir:y
	pos	n.
	def	a military court set up to inquire into a military matter.
Court of Justiciary	0.
	syl	Court of Jus+ti+ci+ar:y
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme criminal court in Scotland.
Court of Session	0.
	syl	Court of Ses+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the highest court of civil jurisdiction in Scotland.
Court of St James's	0.
	syl	Court of St. James's
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of the royal court of Britain.
court plaster	ety	C18: so called because formerly used by court ladies for beauty spots
court plaster	0.
	syl	court plas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a plaster, composed of isinglass on silk, formerly used to cover superficial wounds.
Courtrai	0.
	syl	Cour+trai
	pron	French <kur1tre>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Belgium, in West Flanders on the Lys River: the largest producer of linen in W Europe. Pop.: 44961 (1970). Flemish name: {Kortrijk}.
court roll	0.
	syl	court roll
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the register of land holdings, etc., of a manorial court.
courtroom	0.
	syl	court+room
	pron	<1kc:t2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which the sittings of a law court are held.
courtship	1.
	syl	court+ship
	pron	<1kc:Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, period, or art of seeking the love of someone with intent to marry.
courtship	2.
	syl	court+ship
	pron	<1kc:Cip>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeking or solicit?!ing of favours.
courtship	3.
	syl	court+ship
	pron	<1kc:Cip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	courtly behaviour.
court tennis	0.
	syl	court ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {real tennis}.
courtyard	0.
	syl	court+yard
	pron	<1kc:t2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an open area of ground surrounded by walls or buildings; court.
couscous	ety	C17: via French from Arabic kouskous, from kaskasa to pound until fine
couscous	0.
	syl	cous+cous
	pron	<1ku:sku:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a spicy dish, originating from North Africa, consisting of steamed semolina served with a meat stew.
cousin	ety	C13: from Old French cosin, from Latin con?!s*_obr*_inus cousin, from s*_obr*_inus cousin on the mother's side; related to soror sister
cousin	1.
	syl	cous+in
	pron	<1k^zN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {first cousin, cousin-german, full cousin}. the child of one's aunt or uncle.
cousin	2.
	syl	cous+in
	pron	<1k^zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a relative who has descended from one of one's common ancestors. A person's {second cousin} is the child of one of his parents' first cousins. A person's {third cousin} is the child of one of his parents' second cousins. A {first cousin once removed} (or loosely {second cousin}) is the child of one's first cousin.
cousin	3.
	syl	cous+in
	pron	<1k^zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group related by race, ancestry, interests, etc..
	exam	1	our Australian cousins.
cousin	4.
	syl	cous+in
	pron	<1k^zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a title used by a sovereign when addressing another sovereign or a nobleman.
cousinhood	sub
	head	cousin
	or	cousinship
	syl	cous+in+2hood
	pos	n.
cousinship	sub
	head	cousin
	or	cousinhood
	syl	cous+in+2ship
	pos	n.
cousinly	sub
	head	cousin
	syl	cous+in+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
Victor	infl
	head	Cousin
	syl	Vic:tor
	pron	<vik1tc:r>
	pos	n.
Cousin	0.
	syl	Cou:sin
	pron	French <ku1z?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1792-1867, French philosopher and educational reformer.
Jacques Yves	infl
	head	Cousteau
	syl	Jacques Yves
	pron	<Za:k> <1iv>
	pos	n.
Cousteau	0.
	syl	Cous:teau
	pron	French <ku1sto>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, French underwater explorer.
couteau	ety	C17: from Old French coutel, from Latin cultellus a little knife, from culter knife, ploughshare
couteaux	infl
	head	couteau
	syl	cou+teaux
	pron	<-1t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
couteau	0.
	syl	cou+teau
	pron	<ku:1t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large two-edged knife used formerly as a weapon.
couth	ety	Old English c*_uth known, past participle of cunnan to know; sense 1, back formation from #7uncouth 
couth	1.
	syl	couth
	pron	<ku:T>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	refined.
couth	2.
	syl	couth
	pron	<ku:T>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	familiar; known.
couthie	ety	C13: see #7couth, uncouth 
couthy	alt
	head	couthie
	or	couthie
	syl	couth:y
	pron	<1ku:Ti>
	pos	adj.
couthie	1.
	or	couthy
	syl	couth:ie
	pron	<1ku:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	sociable; friendly.
couthie	2.
	or	couthy
	syl	couth:ie
	pron	<1ku:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	comfortable; snug.
couture	ety	from French: sewing, dressmaking, from Old French cousture seam, from Latin consuere to stitch together, from suere to sew
couture	0.
	syl	cou+ture
	pron	<ku:1tu*>, French <ku1ty:r>
	pos	n.
	def	high fashion designing and dressmaking.
couturier	ety	from French: dressmaker; see #7couture 
couturier	0.
	syl	cou+tu+ri+er
	pron	<ku:1tu*ri2A>, French <kuty1rjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who designs, makes, and sells fashion clothes for women.
couturiere	sub
	head	couturier
	syl	cou+tu+ri+*`ere
	pron	<ku:2tu:ri?!1e*>, French <kuty1rje:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
couvade	ety	C19: from French, from couver to hatch, from Latin cub*_are to lie down
couvade	0.
	syl	cou+vade
	pron	<ku:1va:d>, French <ku1vad>
	pos	n.
	def	a custom among certain peoples whereby a man imitates the behaviour, etc., of his pregnant wife and at the time of birth is put to bed as though he were bearing the child.
covalence	alt
	head	covalency
	or	covalency
	syl	co+va+lence
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
covalency	1.
	or	covalence
	syl	co+va+len+cy
	pron	<k*u1vAl*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and nature of covalent bonds.
covalency	2.
	or	covalence
	syl	co+va+len+cy
	pron	<k*u1vAl*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of covalent bonds that a particular atom can make with other atoms in forming a molecule.
covalent	sub
	head	covalency
	syl	co+1va+lent
	pos	adj.
covalent bond	0.
	syl	co+va+lent bond
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chemical bond involving the sharing of electrons between atoms in a molecule, esp. the sharing of a pair of electrons by two adjacent atoms.
covariance	0.
	syl	co+var:i+ance
	pron	<k*u1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a measure of the association between two variables obtained by dividing the product of the mean deviations of corresponding observed values of the two variables by the number of pairs of observed values.
cove	ety	Old English cofa; related to Old Norse kofi, Old High German kubisi tent
cove	H1.1.
	syl	cove
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bay or inlet, usually between rocky headlands.
cove	H1.2.
	syl	cove
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow cavern formed in the sides of cliffs, mountains, etc., usually by erosion.
cove	H1.3.
	syl	cove
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheltered place.
cove	H1.4.
	syl	cove
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coving}. a concave curved surface between the wall and ceiling of a room.
cove	H1.5.
	syl	cove
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form an architectural cove in.
cove	ety	C16: probably from Romany kova thing, person
cove	H2.0.
	syl	cove
	pron	<k*uv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, Brit. old-fashioned and Austral.
	def	a fellow; chap.
coven	ety	C16: probably from Old French covin group, ultimately from Latin conven*_ire to come together; compare #7convent 
coven	1.
	syl	cov+en
	pron	<1k^vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of witches.
coven	2.
	syl	cov+en
	pron	<1k^vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a company of 13 witches.
covenant	ety	C13: from Old French, from covenir to agree, from Latin conven*_ire to come together, make an agreement; see #7convene 
covenant	1.
	syl	cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a binding agreement; contract.
covenant	2.a.
	syl	cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement in writing under seal, as to pay a stated annual sum to a charity.
covenant	2.b.
	syl	cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular clause in such an agreement, esp. in a lease.
covenant	3.
	syl	cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early English law
	def	an action in which damages were sought for breach of a sealed agreement.
covenant	4.
	syl	cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	God's promise to the Israelites and their commitment to worship him alone.
covenant	5.
	syl	cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to agree to a covenant (concerning).
covenantal	sub
	head	covenant
	syl	cov+e:nan+tal
	pron	<2k^v*1n@ntL>
	pos	adj.
covenantally	sub
	head	covenant
	syl	cov+e:1nan+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
Covenant	0.
	syl	Cov+e:nant
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scottish history.
	def	any of the bonds entered into by Scottish Presbyterians to defend their religion, esp. one in 1638 ({National Covenant}) and one of 1643 ({Solemn League and Covenant}) .
covenantee	0.
	syl	cov+e:nan+tee
	pron	<2k^v*n*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	the person to whom the promise in a covenant is made.
Covenanter	0.
	syl	Cov+e:nant+er
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt*>, <2k^v*1n@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person upholding the National Covenant of 1638 or the Solemn League and Covenant of 1643 between Scotland and England to establish and defend Presbyterianism.
covenanter	alt
	head	covenantor
	or	covenantor
	syl	cov+e:nant+er
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt*>
	pos	n.
covenantor	0.
	or	covenanter
	syl	cov+e:nan+tor
	pron	<1k^v*n*nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a party who makes a promise and who is to perform the obligation expressed in a covenant.
Covent Garden	1.
	syl	Cov+ent Gar+den
	pron	<1k^v*nt>, <1kov->
	pos	n.
	def	a district of central London: famous for its former fruit, vegetable, and flower market.
Covent Garden	2.
	syl	Cov+ent Gar+den
	pron	<1k^v*nt>, <1kov->
	pos	n.
	def	the Royal Opera House (built 1858) in Covent Garden.
Coventry	1.
	syl	Cov+en+try
	pron	<1kov*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, in West Midlands: devastated in World War II; modern cathedral (1954-62); industrial centre, esp. for motor vehicles. Pop.: 334839 (1971).
send to Coventry	2.
	head	Coventry
	syl	send to Coventry.
	def	to ostracize or ignore.
cover	ety	C13: from Old French covrir, from Latin cooper*_ire to cover completely, from oper*_ire to cover over
cover	1.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place or spread something over so as to protect or conceal.
cover	2.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide with a covering; clothe.
cover	3.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put a garment, esp. a hat, on (the body or head).
cover	4.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to extend over or lie thickly on the surface of; spread.
	exam	1	snow covered the fields.
cover	5.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring upon (oneself); invest (oneself) as if with a covering.
	exam	1	covered with shame.
cover	6.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to act as a screen or concealment for; hide from view.
cover	7.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to protect (an individual, formation, or place) by taking up a position from which fire may be returned if those being protected are fired upon.
cover	8.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by for
	def	to assume responsibility for (a person or thing).
	exam	1	to cover a person's work in his absence.
cover	9.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for or up for
	def	to provide an alibi (for).
cover	10.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have as one's territory.
	exam	1	this salesman covers your area.
cover	11.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to travel over.
	exam	1	to cover three miles a day.
cover	12.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have or place in the aim and within the range of (a firearm).
cover	13.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to include or deal with.
	exam	1	his talk covered all aspects of the subject.
cover	14.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of an asset or income
	def	to be sufficient to meet (a liability or expense).
cover	15.a.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to insure against loss, risk, etc.
cover	15.b.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide for (loss, risk, etc.) by insurance.
cover	16.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to purchase (securities, etc.) in order to meet contracts, esp. short sales.
cover	17.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deposit (an equivalent stake) in a bet or wager.
cover	18.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to play a card higher in rank than (one played beforehand by another player).
cover	19.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to act as reporter or photographer on (a news event, etc.) for a newspaper or magazine.
	exam	1	to cover sports events.
cover	20.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to guard or protect (an opponent, teammate, or area).
cover	21.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a male animal, esp. a horse
	def	to copulate with (a female animal).
cover	22.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a bird
	def	to brood (eggs). {~}
cover	23.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	anything that covers, spreads over, protects, or conceals.
cover	24.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	woods or bushes providing shelter or a habitat for wild creatures.
cover	25.a.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a blanket used on a bed for warmth.
cover	25.b.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another word for {bedspread}.
cover	26.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	liquid assets, reserves, or guaranteed income sufficient to discharge a liability, meet an expenditure, etc.
cover	27.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a pretext, disguise, or false identity.
	exam	1	the thief sold brushes as a cover.
cover	28.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	another word for { {coverage} (sense 3).}
cover	29.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an envelope or package for sending through the post.
	exam	1	under plain cover.
cover	30.a.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an entire envelope that has been postmarked.
on cover	30.b.
	head	cover
	syl	on cover.
	usage	of a postage stamp
	def	kept in this form by collectors.
cover	31.a.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an individual table setting, esp. in a restaurant.
cover	31.b.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cover charge.
cover	32.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the guarding or protection of an opponent, teammate, or area.
cover	33.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {cover version}. a newly recorded version of a well-known musical item.
cover	34.a.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the area more or less at right angles to the pitch on the off side and usually about halfway to the boundary.
	exam	1	to field in the covers.
cover	34.b.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a cover drive by a batsman.
cover	34.c.
	syl	cov+er
	pron	<1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {cover point}. a fielder in such a position.
break cover	35.
	head	cover
	syl	break cover.
	usage	esp. of game animals
	def	to come out from a shelter or hiding place.
take cover	36.
	head	cover
	syl	take cover.
	def	to make for a place of safety or shelter.
under cover	37.
	head	cover
	syl	under cover.
	def	protected, concealed, or in secret.
	exam	1	under cover of night.
coverable	sub
	head	cover
	syl	cov+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
coverer	sub
	head	cover
	syl	cov+er+er
	pos	n.
coverless	sub
	head	cover
	syl	cov+er+less
	pos	adj.
coverage	1.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or extent to which something is covered.
coverage	2.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	the amount and quality of reporting or analysis given to a particular subject or event.
coverage	3.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of the protection provided by insurance.
coverage	4.a.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the value of liquid assets reserved to meet liabilities.
coverage	4.b.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of liquid assets to specific liabilities.
coverage	4.c.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of total net profit to distributed profit in a company.
coverage	5.
	syl	cov+er+age
	pron	<1k^v*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the section of the public reached by a medium of communication.
coverall	1.
	syl	cov:er+all
	pron	<1k^v*r2c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that covers something entirely.
coverall	2.
	syl	cov:er+all
	pron	<1k^v*r2c:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	protective outer garments for the body.
cover crop	0.
	syl	cov+er crop
	pos	n.
	def	a crop planted between main crops to prevent leaching or soil erosion or to provide green manure.
Miles	infl
	head	Coverdale
	syl	Miles.
	pos	n.
Coverdale	0.
	syl	Cov:er:dale
	pron	<1k^v*2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	1488-1568, the first translator of the complete Bible into English (1535).
covered wagon	0.
	syl	cov+ered wag+on
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large horse-drawn wagon with an arched canvas top, used formerly for prairie travel.
cover girl	0.
	syl	cov+er girl
	pos	n.
	def	a girl, esp. a glamorous one, whose picture appears on the cover of a newspaper or magazine.
covering letter	0.
	syl	cov+er+ing let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an accompanying letter sent as an explanation, introduction, or record.
coverlet	0.
	syl	cov+er+let
	pron	<1k^v*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bedspread}.
Coverley	0.
	syl	Cov:er:ley
	pron	<1k^v*li>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Sir Roger de Coverley}.
cover note	0.
	syl	cov+er note
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a certificate providing temporary insurance until a new insurance policy is issued.
cover point	0.a.
	syl	cov+er point
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielding position in the covers.
cover point	0.b.
	syl	cov+er point
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielder in this position.
covers	0.
	syl	co+vers
	pron	<1k*uvR:s>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	coversed sine.
coversed sine	0.
	syl	co+versed sine
	pron	<1k*uvR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a trigonometric function equal to one minus the sine of the specified angle. Abbrev.: {covers}
cover-shoulder	0.
	syl	cov:er-shoul:der
	pos	n.
	def	a type of blouse worn in Ghana.
covert	ety	C14: from Old French: covered, from covrir to #7cover 
covert	1.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	concealed or secret.
	exam	1	covert jealousy.
covert	2.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sheltered; protected.
covert	3.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	See {feme covert}. Compare {discovert}.
covert	4.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelter or disguise.
covert	5.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a thicket or woodland providing shelter for game.
covert	6.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {covert cloth}.
covert	7.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any of the small feathers on the wings and tail of a bird that surround the bases of the larger feathers.
covert	8.
	syl	cov+ert
	pron	<1k^v*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of coots.
covertly	sub
	head	covert
	syl	cov+ert+ly
	pos	adv.
covertness	sub
	head	covert
	syl	cov+ert+ness
	pos	n.
covert cloth	0.
	syl	cov+ert cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a twill-weave cotton or worsted suiting fabric. Sometimes shortened to {covert}.
covert coat	0.
	syl	cov+ert coat
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a short topcoat worn for hunting.
coverture	ety	C13: from Old French, from covert covered; see #7covert 
coverture	1.
	syl	cov+er+ture
	pron	<1k^v*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the condition or status of a married woman considered as being under the protection and influence of her husband.
coverture	2.
	syl	cov+er+ture
	pron	<1k^v*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	shelter, concealment, or disguise.
cover-up	1.
	syl	cov:er-up
	pos	n.
	def	concealment or attempted concealment of a mistake, crime, etc.
cover up	infl
	head	cover-up
	syl	cov+er up.
	pos	adv.
cover-up	2.
	syl	cov:er-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover completely.
cover-up	3.
	syl	cov:er-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to attempt to conceal (a mistake or crime).
	exam	1	she tried to cover up for her friend.
cover-up	4.
	syl	cov:er-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to defend the body and head with the arms.
cove stripe	0.
	syl	cove stripe
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a decorative stripe painted along the sheer strake of a vessel, esp. of a sailing boat.
covet	ety	C13: from Old French coveitier, from coveiti*'e eager desire, ultimately from Latin cupidit*_as #7cupidity 
covet	0.
	syl	cov+et
	pron	<1k^vit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wish, long, or crave for (something, esp. the property of another person).
covetable	sub
	head	covet
	syl	cov+et+a:ble
	pos	adj.
coveter	sub
	head	covet
	syl	cov+et+er
	pos	n.
covetous	0.
	syl	cov+et+ous
	pron	<1k^vit*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by of
	def	jealously eager for the possession of something (esp. the property of another person).
covetously	sub
	head	covetous
	syl	cov+et+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
covetousness	sub
	head	covetous
	syl	cov+et+ous+ness
	pos	n.
covey	ety	C14: from Old French covee, from cover to sit on, hatch; see #7couvade 
covey	1.
	syl	cov+ey
	pron	<1k^vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flock of grouse or partridge.
covey	2.
	syl	cov+ey
	pron	<1k^vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group, as of people.
covin	ety	C14: from Old French; see #7coven, convene 
covin	0.
	syl	cov+in
	pron	<1k^vin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a conspiracy between two or more persons to act to the detriment or injury of another.
cow	ety	Old English c*_u; related to Old Norse k*_yr, Old High German kuo, Latin b*_os, Greek bo*_us, Sanskrit g*_a*uus#800150 
cow	H1.1.
	syl	cow
	pron	<kau>
	pos	n.
	def	the mature female of any species of cattle, esp. domesticated cattle.
cow	H1.2.
	syl	cow
	pron	<kau>
	pos	n.
	def	the mature female of various other mammals, such as the elephant, whale, and seal.
cow	H1.3.
	syl	cow
	pron	<kau>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any domestic species of cattle.
cow	H1.4.
	syl	cow
	pron	<kau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disagreeable woman.
cow	H1.5.
	syl	cow
	pron	<kau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	something objectionable (esp. in the phrase {a fair cow) }.
till the cows come home	6.
	head	cow
	syl	till the cows come home.
	qual	Informal.
	def	for a very long time; effectively for ever.
cow	ety	C17: from Old Norse k*_uga to oppress, related to Norwegian kue, Swedish kuva 
cow	H2.0.
	syl	cow
	pron	<kau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to frighten or overawe, as with threats.
cowage	ety	C17: from Hindi kav*_ach, of obscure origin
cowhage	alt
	head	cowage
	or	cowage
	syl	cow+hage
	pron	<1kauiJ>
	pos	n.
cowage	1.
	or	cowhage
	syl	cow+age
	pron	<1kauiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical climbing leguminous plant, (or whose bristly pods cause severe itching and stinging.
cowage	2.
	or	cowhage
	syl	cow+age
	pron	<1kauiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the pods of this plant or the stinging hairs covering them.
coward	ety	C13: from Old French cuard, from coue tail, from Latin cauda; perhaps suggestive of a frightened animal with its tail between its legs
coward	0.
	syl	cow+ard
	pron	<1kau*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shrinks from or avoids danger, pain, or difficulty.
Coward	0.
	syl	Cow:ard
	pron	<1kau*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {No@.*"el (Pierce) }. 1899-1973, English dramatist, actor, and composer, noted for his sophisticated comedies, which include (1930) and (1941).
cowardice	0.
	syl	cow+ard+ice
	pron	<1kau*dis>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of courage in facing danger, pain, or difficulty.
cowardly	0.
	syl	cow+ard+ly
	pron	<1kau*dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a coward; lacking courage.
cowardliness	sub
	head	cowardly
	syl	cow+ard+li+ness
	pos	n.
cowbane	1.
	syl	cow+bane
	pron	<1kau2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {water hemlock}. any of several N temperate poisonous umbelliferous marsh plants of the genus esp. having clusters of small white flowers.
cowbane	2.
	syl	cow+bane
	pron	<1kau2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related plant, of the southeastern and central U.S.
cowbane	3.
	syl	cow+bane
	pron	<1kau2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any umbelliferous plant reputed to be poisonous to cattle.
cowbell	1.
	syl	cow+bell
	pron	<1kau2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a bell hung around a cow's neck so that the cow can be easily located.
cowbell	2.
	syl	cow+bell
	pron	<1kau2bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {bladder campion}.
cowberries	infl
	head	cowberry
	syl	cow+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cowberry	1.
	syl	cow+ber:ry
	pron	<1kaub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping ericaceous evergreen shrub, of N temperate and arctic regions, with pink or red flowers and edible slightly acid berries.
cowberry	2.
	syl	cow+ber:ry
	pron	<1kaub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry of this plant.
cowberry	xref
	syl	cow+ber:ry
	pron	<1kaub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {red whortleberry}.
cowbind	0.
	syl	cow+bind
	pron	<1kau2bInd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bryony plants, esp. the white bryony.
cowbird	0.
	syl	cow+bird
	pron	<1kau2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American orioles of the genera etc., esp. (common or brown-headed cowbird). They have a dark plumage and short bill.
cowboy	1.
	syl	cow+boy
	pron	<1kau2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cow+hand}. a hired man who herds and tends cattle, usually on horseback, esp. in the western U.S.
cowboy	2.
	syl	cow+boy
	pron	<1kau2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventional character of Wild West folklore, films, etc., esp. one involved in fighting Indians.
cowgirl	sub
	head	cowboy
	syl	cow+2girl
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
cowcatcher	0.
	syl	cow+catch:er
	pron	<1kau2k@C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a metal frame on the front of a locomotive to clear the track of obstructions.
cower	ety	C13: from Middle Low German k*_uren to lie in wait; related to Swedish kura to lie in wait, Danish kure to squat
cower	0.
	syl	cow+er
	pron	<1kau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to crouch or cringe, as in fear.
Cowes	0.
	syl	Cowes
	pron	<kauz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, on the Isle of Wight: famous for its annual regatta. Pop.: 18895 (1971).
cowfish	infl
	or	cowfishes
	syl	cow+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cowfishes	infl
	head	cowfish
	or	cowfish
	syl	cow+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cowfish	1.
	syl	cow+fish
	pron	<1kau2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any trunkfish, such as having hornlike spines over the eyes.
cowfish	2.
	syl	cow+fish
	pron	<1kau2fiS>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	any of various large aquatic animals, such as a sea cow.
cowherb	0.
	syl	cow+herb
	pron	<1kau2hR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a European caryophyllaceous plant, having clusters of pink flowers: a weed in the U.S. See also {soapwort}.
cowherd	0.
	syl	cow+herd
	pron	<1kau2hR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to tend cattle.
cowhide	1.
	syl	cow+hide
	pron	<1kau2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	the hide of a cow.
cowhide	2.
	syl	cow+hide
	pron	<1kau2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	the leather made from such a hide.
cowhide	xref
	syl	cow+hide
	pron	<1kau2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cowskin}.
Cowichan sweater	0.
	syl	Cow:i+chan sweat+er
	pron	<1kauiC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a heavy sweater with coloured symbolic designs: knitted originally by Cowichan Indians in British Columbia. Also called: {Indian sweater, siwash, siwash sweater}.
cowitch	ety	C17: alteration of #7cowage by folk etymology
cowitch	0.
	syl	cow+itch
	pron	<1kau2iC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cowage}.
cowk	ety	of obscure origin
cowk	0.
	syl	cowk
	pron	<kauk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northeast Scot. dialect.
	def	to retch or feel nauseated.
cowl	ety	Old English cugele, from Late Latin cuculla cowl, from Latin cucullus covering, cap, hood
cowl	1.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hood, esp. a loose one.
cowl	2.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	n.
	def	the hooded habit of a monk.
cowl	3.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	n.
	def	a cover fitted to a chimney to increase ventilation and prevent draughts.
cowl	4.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a car body that supports the windscreen and the bonnet.
cowl	5.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	another word for {cowling}.
cowl	6.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or provide with a cowl.
cowl	7.
	syl	cowl
	pron	<kaul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a monk of.
Abraham	infl
	head	Cowley
	syl	A:bra:ham.
	pos	n.
Cowley	0.
	syl	Cow:ley
	pron	<1kauli>
	pos	n.
	def	1618-67, English poet and essayist, influenced by the Metaphysical poets.
cowlick	0.
	syl	cow+lick
	pron	<1kau2lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tuft of hair over the forehead.
cowling	0.
	syl	cowl+ing
	pron	<1kauliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a streamlined metal covering, esp. one fitted around an aircraft engine. Also called: {cowl}. Compare {fairing%1}.
cowl neckline	0.
	syl	cowl neck+line
	pos	n.
	def	a neckline of women's clothes loosely folded over and sometimes resembling a folded hood.
cowmen	infl
	head	cowman
	syl	cow+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cowman	1.
	syl	cow+man
	pron	<1kaum*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {cowherd}.
cowman	2.
	syl	cow+man
	pron	<1kaum*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a man who owns cattle; rancher.
co-worker	0.
	syl	co-work:er
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow worker; associate.
cow parsley	0.
	syl	cow pars+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a common Eurasian umbelliferous hedgerow plant, having umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers. Also called: {keck}.
cow parsnip	0.
	syl	cow pars+nip
	pos	n.
	def	any tall coarse umbelliferous plant of the genus such as of Europe and Asia, having thick stems and flattened clusters of white or purple flowers. Also called: {hogweed, keck}.
cowpat	0.
	syl	cow+pat
	pron	<1kau2p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a single dropping of cow dung.
cowpea	1.
	syl	cow+pea
	pron	<1kau2pE>
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous tropical climbing plant, producing long pods containing edible pealike seeds: grown for animal fodder and sometimes as human food.
cowpea	2.
	syl	cow+pea
	pron	<1kau2pE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {black-eyed pea}. the seed of this plant.
William	infl
	head	Cowper
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Cowper	0.
	syl	Cow:per
	pron	<1ku:p*>, <1kau->
	pos	n.
	def	1731-1800, English poet, noted for his nature poetry, such as in (1785), and his hymns.
Cowper's glands	ety	C18: named after William Cowper (1666-1709), English anatomist who discovered them
Cowper's glands	0.
	syl	Cow:per's glands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two small yellowish glands near the prostate that secrete a mucous substance into the urethra during sexual stimulation in males. Compare {Bartholin's glands}.
cow pillow	0.
	syl	cow pil+low
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a large cylindrical pillow stuffed with cotton and used for reclining rather than sleeping.
cow pony	0.
	syl	cow po:ny
	pos	n.
	def	a horse used by cowboys when herding.
cowpox	0.
	syl	cow+pox
	pron	<1kau2poks>
	pos	n.
	def	a contagious viral disease of cows characterized by vesicles on the skin, esp. on the teats and udder. Inoculation of humans with this virus provides temporary immunity to smallpox.
cowpoke	alt
	head	cowpuncher
	or	cowpuncher
	syl	cow+poke
	pron	<1kau2p*uk>
	pos	n.
cowpuncher	0.
	or	cowpoke
	syl	cow+punch:er
	pron	<1kau2p^nC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {cowboy}.
cowry	ety	C17: from Hindi kaur*_i, from Sanskrit kaparda, of Dravidian origin; related to Tamil k*_otu shell
cowrie	alt
	head	cowry
	or	cowry
	syl	cow+rie
	pron	<1kauri>
	pos	n.
cowries	infl
	head	cowry
	syl	cow+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cowry	1.
	or	cowrie
	syl	cow+ry
	pron	<1kauri>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine gastropod mollusc of the mostly tropical family having a glossy brightly marked shell with an elongated opening.
cowry	2.
	or	cowrie
	syl	cow+ry
	pron	<1kauri>
	pos	n.
	def	the shell of any of these molluscs, esp. the shell of ({money cowry}) , used as money in parts of Africa and S Asia.
cow shark	0.
	syl	cow shark
	pos	n.
	def	any large primitive shark, esp. of the family of warm and temperate waters. Also called: {six-gilled shark}.
cowskin	0.
	syl	cow+skin
	pron	<1kau2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cowhide}.
cowslip	ety	Old English c*_uslyppe; see #7cow %1#7, slip 
cowslip	1.
	syl	cow+slip
	pron	<1kau2slip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paigle}. a primrose, native to temperate regions of the Old World, having fragrant yellow flowers.
cowslip	2.
	syl	cow+slip
	pron	<1kau2slip>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {marsh marigold}.
cow tree	0.
	syl	cow tree
	pos	n.
	def	a South American moraceous tree, producing latex used as a substitute for milk.
cox	1.
	syl	cox
	pron	<koks>
	pos	n.
	def	a coxswain, esp. of a racing eight or four.
cox	2.
	syl	cox
	pron	<koks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as coxswain of (a boat).
coxless	sub
	head	cox
	syl	cox+less
	pos	adj.
David	infl
	head	Cox
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Cox	0.
	syl	Cox
	pron	<koks>
	pos	n.
	def	1783-1859, English landscape painter.
coxa	ety	C18: from Latin: hip
coxae	infl
	head	coxa
	syl	cox:ae
	pron	<1koksE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coxa	1.
	syl	cox:a
	pron	<1koks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for the hip bone or hip joint.
coxa	2.
	syl	cox:a
	pron	<1koks*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basal segment of the leg of an insect.
coxal	sub
	head	coxa
	syl	cox+al
	pos	adj.
coxalgia	ety	C19: from #7coxa+ -#7algia 
coxalgia	1.
	syl	cox+al+gi:a
	pron	<kok1s@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the hip joint.
coxalgia	2.
	syl	cox+al+gi:a
	pron	<kok1s@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	disease of the hip joint causing pain.
coxalgic	sub
	head	coxalgia
	syl	cox+1al+gic
	pos	adj.
coxcomb	1.
	syl	cox+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cocks?!comb}.
coxcomb	2.
	syl	cox+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a foppish man.
coxcomb	3.
	syl	cox+comb
	pron	<1koks2k*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the cap, resembling a cock's comb, worn by a jester.
coxcombries	infl
	head	coxcombry
	syl	cox+comb+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coxcombry	0.
	syl	cox+comb+ry
	pron	<1koks2k*umri>
	pos	n.
	def	conceited arrogance or foppishness.
Coxsackie virus	ety	C20: after Coxsackie, a town in New York state, where the virus was first found
Coxsackie virus	0.
	syl	Cox+sack:ie vi+rus
	pron	<kuk1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various viruses that occur in the intestinal tract of man and cause diseases, some of which resemble poliomyelitis.
Cox's Orange Pippin	ety	C19: named after R. Cox, its English propagator
Cox's Orange Pippin	0.
	syl	Cox's Or+ange Pip+pin
	pron	<1pipin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of eating apple with sweet flesh and a red-tinged green skin. Often shortened to {Cox}.
coxswain	ety	C15: from #7cock %1#7+swain 
coxswain	0.
	syl	cox+swain
	pron	<1koks*n>, <-2swAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the helmsman of a lifeboat, racing shell, etc. Also called: {cockswain}.
coy	ety	C14: from Old French coi reserved, from Latin qui*_etus #7quiet 
coy	1.
	syl	coy
	pron	<kci>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually of a woman
	def	affectedly demure, esp. in a playful or provocative manner.
coy	2.
	syl	coy
	pron	<kci>
	pos	adj.
	def	shy; modest.
coy	3.
	syl	coy
	pron	<kci>
	pos	adj.
	def	evasive, esp. in an annoying way.
coyish	sub
	head	coy
	syl	coy+ish
	pos	adj.
coyly	sub
	head	coy
	syl	coy+ly
	pos	adv.
coyness	sub
	head	coy
	syl	coy+ness
	pos	n.
Coy	0.
	syl	Coy.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	company.
coyote	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl coyotl 
coyotes	infl
	head	coyote
	or	coyote
	syl	coy+otes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coyote	infl
	or	coyotes
	syl	coy+ote.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coyote	1.
	syl	coy+ote
	pron	<1kci*ut>, <kci1*ut>, <kci1*uti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prairie wolf}. a predatory canine mammal, related to but smaller than the wolf, roaming the deserts and prairies of North America.
coyote	2.
	syl	coy+ote
	pron	<1kci*ut>, <kci1*ut>, <kci1*uti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in American Indian legends of the West
	def	a trickster and culture hero represented as a man or as an animal.
coyotillo	ety	Mexican Spanish, literally: a little #7coyote 
coyotillos	infl
	head	coyotillo
	syl	co+yo+til+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coyotillo	0.
	syl	co+yo+til+lo
	pron	<2k*uj*u1tElj*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a thorny poisonous rhamnaceous shrub, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., the berries of which cause paralysis.
coypu	ety	C18: from American Spanish coip*'u, from Araucanian k*'oypu 
coypus	infl
	head	coypu
	or	coypu
	syl	coy+pus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coypu	infl
	or	coypus
	syl	coy+pu.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
coypu	1.
	syl	coy+pu
	pron	<1kcipu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an aquatic South American hystricomorph rodent, introduced into Europe: family It resembles a small beaver with a ratlike tail and is bred in captivity for its soft grey underfur.
coypu	2.
	syl	coy+pu
	pron	<1kcipu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
coypu	xref
	syl	coy+pu
	pron	<1kcipu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nutria}.
coz	0.
	syl	coz
	pos	k^z; n.
	def	an archaic word for {cousin}: used chiefly as a term of address.
cozen	ety	C16: cant term perhaps related to #7cousin  &- #!coz+en+age n.
cozen	0.
	syl	co+zen
	pron	<1k^zN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cheat or trick (someone).
cozener	sub
	head	cozen
	syl	coz+en+er
	pos	n.
cozier	infl
	head	cozy
	syl	co:zi+er
	pos	n.
coziest	infl
	head	cozy
	syl	co:zi+est.
	pos	n.
cozy	0.
	syl	co:zy
	pron	<1k*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {cosy}.
cozily	sub
	head	cozy
	syl	co+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
coziness	sub
	head	cozy
	syl	co+zi+ness
	pos	n.
cp	0.
	syl	cp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	compare
cp	1.
	syl	c.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	candle power.
cp	2.
	syl	c.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chemically pure.
CP	1.
	syl	CP
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	Command Post.
CP	2.
	syl	CP
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Canadian Press.
CP	1.
	syl	C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Common Prayer.
CP	2.
	syl	C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Communist Party.
CP	3.
	syl	C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Court of Probate.
CP	4.
	syl	C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Australia
	def	Country Party.
cpd	0.
	syl	cpd.
	qual	Zoology, botany, chem. abbrev. for
	def	compound.
Cpl	0.
	syl	Cpl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Corporal.
CPO	0.
	syl	C.P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Chief Petty Officer.
CPR	0.
	syl	CPR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Canadian Pacific Railway.
cps	0.
	syl	c.p.s.
	qual	Physics. abbrev. for
	def	cycles per second.
CPSU	0.
	syl	C.P.S.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Communist Party of the Soviet Union.
CPU	0.
	syl	CPU
	qual	Computer technol. abbrev. for
	def	central processing unit.
CQ	1.
	syl	CQ
	qual	Telegraphy, telephony.
	def	a symbol transmitted by an amateur radio operator requesting two-way communication with any other amateur radio operator listening.
CQ	2.
	syl	CQ
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	charge of quarters.
Cr	0.
	syl	Cr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	chromium.
Cr	0.
	syl	Cr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Counsellor.
CR	0.
	syl	CR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Costa Rica.
cr	1.
	syl	cr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	credit.
cr	2.
	syl	cr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	creditor.
CR	1.
	syl	C.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Costa Rica.
CR	2.
	syl	C.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Community of the Resurrection.
craal	0.
	syl	craal
	pron	<kra:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kraal}.
crab	ety	Old English crabba; related to Old Norse krabbi, Old High German krebiz crab, Dutch krabben to scratch
crab	H1.1.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	any chiefly marine decapod crustacean of the genus and related genera (section having a broad flattened carapace covering the cephalothorax, beneath which is folded the abdomen. The first pair of limbs are modified as pincers. See also {fiddler crab, soft-shell crab, pea crab, oyster crab}.
crab	H1.2.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related arthropods, such as the hermit crab and horseshoe crab.
crab	H1.3.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crab louse}.
crab	H1.4.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre in which an aircraft flies slightly into the crosswind to compensate for drift.
crab	H1.5.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical lifting device, esp. the travelling hoist of a gantry crane.
crab	H1.6.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	See {Boston crab}.
catch a crab	7.
	head	crab
	syl	catch a crab.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a stroke in which the oar either misses the water or digs too deeply, causing the rower to be pushed backwards.
crabs	infl
	head	crab
	syl	crabs
	pos	vb.
crabbing	infl
	head	crab
	syl	crab+bing
	pos	vb.
crabbed	infl
	head	crab
	syl	crabbed.
	pos	vb.
crab	H1.8.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt or catch crabs.
crab	H1.9.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fly (an aircraft) slightly into a crosswind to compensate for drift.
crab	H1.10.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to move forwards with a slight sideways motion, as to overcome an offsetting current.
crab	H1.11.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move sideways.
crab	ety	C16: probably back formation from #7crabbed 
crabs	infl
	head	crab
	syl	crabs
	pos	vb.
crabbing	infl
	head	crab
	syl	crab+bing
	pos	vb.
crabbed	infl
	head	crab
	syl	crabbed.
	pos	vb.
crab	H2.1.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to find fault; grumble.
crab	H2.2.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	to spoil (esp. in the phrase {crab one's act) }.
crab	H2.3.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an irritable person.
draw the crabs	4.
	head	crab
	syl	draw the crabs.
	qual	Informal.; Austral. informal.
	def	to attract unwelcome attention.
crab	ety	C15: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish skrabbe crab apple
crab	H3.0.
	syl	crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crab apple}.
the	infl
	head	Crab
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Crab	0.
	syl	Crab
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac.
crab apple	1.
	syl	crab ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	any of several rosaceous trees of the genus that have white, pink, or red flowers and small sour apple-like fruits.
crab apple	2.
	syl	crab ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees, used to make jam.
George	infl
	head	Crabbe
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Crabbe	0.
	syl	Crabbe
	pron	<kr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	1754-1832, English narrative poet, noted for his depiction of impoverished rural life in (1783) and (1810).
crabbed	ety	C13: probably from #7crab %1 (from its wayward gait), influenced by #7crab (#7apple) (from its tartness)
crabbed	1.
	syl	crab+bed
	pron	<1kr@bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	surly; irritable; perverse.
crabbed	2.
	syl	crab+bed
	pron	<1kr@bid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of handwriting
	def	cramped and hard to decipher.
crabbed	3.
	syl	crab+bed
	pron	<1kr@bid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	abstruse.
crabbedly	sub
	head	crabbed
	syl	crab+bed+ly
	pos	adv.
crabbedness	sub
	head	crabbed
	syl	crab+bed+ness
	pos	n.
crabber	1.
	syl	crab+ber
	pron	<1kr@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a crab fisherman.
crabber	2.
	syl	crab+ber
	pron	<1kr@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat used for crab-fishing.
crabbier	infl
	head	crabby
	syl	crab+bi+er
	pos	adj.
crabbiest	infl
	head	crabby
	syl	crab+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
crabby	0.
	syl	crab+by
	pron	<1kr@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	bad-tempered.
crab grass	0.
	syl	crab grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of several coarse weedy grasses of the genus which grow in warm regions and tend to displace other grasses in lawns.
crab louse	0.
	syl	crab louse
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic louse, (or that infests the pubic region in man.
Crab Nebula	0.
	syl	Crab Neb:u+la
	pos	n.
	def	the expanding remnant of the supernova observed in 1054 #7a.d., lying in the constellation Taurus at an approximate distance of 5000 light years.
crabs	ety	plural of #7crab %1
crabs	0.
	syl	crabs
	pron	<kr@bz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	the lowest throw in a game of chance, esp. two aces in dice.
crabstick	1.
	syl	crab+stick
	pron	<1kr@b2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick, cane, or cudgel made of crab-apple wood.
crabstick	2.
	syl	crab+stick
	pron	<1kr@b2stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bad-tempered person.
crabwise	0.
	syl	crab+wise
	pron	<1kr@b2wIz>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of motion
	def	sideways; like a crab.
crack	ety	Old English cracian; related to Old High German krahh*_on, Dutch kraken, Sanskrit g*'arjati he roars
crack	1.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break without complete separation of the parts.
	exam	1	the vase was cracked but unbroken.
crack	2.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break with a sudden sharp sound; snap.
	exam	1	to crack a nut.
crack	3.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a sudden sharp sound.
	exam	1	to crack a whip.
crack	4.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (the voice) to change tone or become harsh or (of the voice) to change tone, esp. to a higher register; break.
crack	5.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail or cause to fail.
crack	6.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to yield or cause to yield.
	exam	1	to crack under torture.
crack	7.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with a forceful or resounding blow.
crack	8.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break into or force open.
	exam	1	to crack a safe.
crack	9.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to solve or decipher (a code, problem, etc.).
crack	10.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tell (a joke, etc.).
crack	11.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break (a molecule) into smaller molecules or radicals by the action of heat, as in the distillation of petroleum.
crack	12.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot., northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to chat; gossip.
crack	13.a.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve (esp. in the phrase {crack it}) .
crack	13.b.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to find or catch.
	exam	1	to crack a wave in surfing.
crack a smile	14.
	head	crack
	syl	crack a smile.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to break into a smile.
crack hardy	15.
	head	crack
	syl	crack hardy.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to disguise one's discomfort, etc.; put on a bold front.
crack	16.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden sharp noise.
crack	17.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a break or fracture without complete separation of the two parts.
	exam	1	a crack in the window.
crack	18.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow opening or fissure.
crack	19.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a resounding blow.
crack	20.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical or mental defect; flaw.
crack	21.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a moment or specific instant.
	exam	1	the crack of day.
crack	22.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a broken or cracked tone of voice, as a boy's during puberty.
crack	23.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	an attempt; opportunity to try.
	exam	1	he had a crack at the problem.
crack	24.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a gibe; wisecrack; joke.
crack	25.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person that excels.
crack	26.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot., northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a talk; chat.
crack	27.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete slang.
	def	a burglar or burglary.
crack	28.a.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the very instant that the sun rises.
crack	28.b.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	very early in the morning.
a fair crack of the whip	29.
	head	crack
	syl	a fair crack of the whip.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fair chance or opportunity.
crack of doom	30.
	head	crack
	syl	crack of doom.
	def	doomsday; the end of the world; the Day of Judgment.
crack	31.
	syl	crack
	pron	<kr@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	prenominal
	def	first-class; excellent.
	exam	1	a crack shot.
crackbrain	0.
	syl	crack+brain
	pron	<1kr@k2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is insane.
crackbrained	0.
	syl	crack+brained
	pron	<1kr@k2brAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	insane, idiotic, or crazy.
crack down	1.
	syl	crack down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to take severe measures (against); become stricter (with).
crackdown	infl
	head	crack down
	syl	crack+down.
	pos	n.
crack down	2.
	syl	crack down
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	severe or repressive measures.
cracked	1.
	syl	cracked
	pron	<kr@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	damaged by cracking.
cracked	2.
	syl	cracked
	pron	<kr@kt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	crazy.
cracker	1.
	syl	crack+er
	pron	<1kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorated cardboard tube that emits a bang when pulled apart, releasing a toy, a joke, or a paper hat.
cracker	2.
	syl	crack+er
	pron	<1kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {firecracker}.
cracker	3.
	syl	crack+er
	pron	<1kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin crisp biscuit, usually unsweetened.
cracker	4.
	syl	crack+er
	pron	<1kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that cracks.
cracker	5.
	syl	crack+er
	pron	<1kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {poor white}.
cracker	6.
	syl	crack+er
	pron	<1kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person of notable qualities or abilities, esp. an attractive girl.
not worth a cracker	7.
	head	cracker
	syl	not worth a cracker.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	worthless; useless.
cracker-barrel	0.
	syl	crack:er-bar:rel
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	rural; rustic; homespun.
	exam	1	a cracker-barrel philosopher.
crackerjack	ety	C20: changed from #7crack (first-class)+#7jack (man)
crackerjack	1.
	syl	crack:er+jack
	pron	<1kr@k*2J@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent.
crackerjack	2.
	syl	crack:er+jack
	pron	<1kr@k*2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing of exceptional quality or ability.
crackers	0.
	syl	crack+ers
	pron	<1kr@k*z>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	postpositive
	def	a slang word for {insane}.
cracket	ety	variant of #7cricket %3
cracket	1.
	syl	crack+et
	pron	<1kr@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a low stool, often one with three legs.
cracket	2.
	syl	crack+et
	pron	<1kr@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a box for a miner to kneel on when working a low seam.
cracking	1.
	syl	crack+ing
	pron	<1kr@kiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	fast; vigorous (esp. in the phrase {a cracking pace) }.
get cracking	2.
	head	cracking
	syl	get cracking.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to start doing something quickly or do something with increased speed.
cracking	3.
	syl	crack+ing
	pron	<1kr@kiG>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	first-class; excellent.
	exam	1	a cracking good match.
cracking	4.
	syl	crack+ing
	pron	<1kr@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process in which molecules are cracked, esp. the oil-refining process in which heavy oils are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight by heat or catalysis. See also {catalytic cracker}.
	infl
	head	crackjaw
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
crackjaw	1.
	syl	crack+jaw
	pron	<1kr@k2Jc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to pro?!nounce. {~}
crackjaw	2.
	syl	crack+jaw
	pron	<1kr@k2Jc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	a word or phrase that is difficult to pronounce.
crackle	1.
	syl	crack+le
	pron	<1kr@kL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a series of slight sharp noises, as of paper being crushed or of a wood fire burning.
crackle	2.
	syl	crack+le
	pron	<1kr@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (porcelain or pottery) by causing a fine network of cracks to appear in the glaze.
crackle	3.
	syl	crack+le
	pron	<1kr@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to abound in vivacity or energy.
crackle	4.
	syl	crack+le
	pron	<1kr@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of crackling.
crackle	5.
	syl	crack+le
	pron	<1kr@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	intentional crazing in the glaze of a piece of porcelain or pottery.
crackle	6.
	syl	crack+le
	pron	<1kr@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {crack@.le+ware}. porcelain or pottery so decorated.
crackling	0.
	syl	crack+ling
	pron	<1kr@kliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the crisp browned skin of roast pork.
cracknel	ety	C15: perhaps from Old French craquelin, from Middle Dutch kr*_akelinc, from kr*_aken to #7crack 
cracknel	1.
	syl	crack+nel
	pron	<1kr@knL>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hard plain biscuit.
cracknel	2.
	syl	crack+nel
	pron	<1kr@knL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (often pl.
	def	crisply fried bits of fat pork.
crackpot	1.
	syl	crack+pot
	pron	<1kr@k2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an eccentric person; crank.
crackpot	2.
	syl	crack+pot
	pron	<1kr@k2pot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	eccentric; crazy.
cracksmen	infl
	head	cracksman
	syl	cracks+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cracksman	0.
	syl	cracks+man
	pron	<1kr@ksm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a burglar, esp. a safe-breaker.
crack up	1.
	syl	crack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to break into pieces.
crack up	2.
	syl	crack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to undergo a physical or mental breakdown.
crack up	3.
	syl	crack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to present or report, esp. in glowing terms.
	exam	1	it's not all it's cracked up to be.
crackup	infl
	head	crack up
	syl	crack+up.
	pos	n.
crack up	4.
	syl	crack up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a physical or mental breakdown.
Cracow	0.
	syl	Cra+cow
	pron	<1kr@kau>, <-*u>, <-of>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Poland, on the River Vistula: former capital of the country (1320-1609); university (1364). Pop.: 662900 (1974 est.). Polish name: {Krak*'ow}.
-cracy	ety	from Greek -kratia, from kratos power
-cracy	0.
	syl	-cra:cy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a type of government or rule.
	exam	1	plutocracy;
	exam	2	mobocracy.
cradle	ety	Old English cradol; related to Old High German kratto basket
cradle	1.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a baby's bed with enclosed sides, often with a hood and rockers.
cradle	2.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where something originates or is nurtured during its early life.
	exam	1	the cradle of civilization.
cradle	3.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest period of life.
	exam	1	they knew each other from the cradle.
cradle	4.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame, rest, or trolley made to support or transport a piece of equipment, aircraft, ship, etc.
cradle	5.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform, cage, or trolley, in which workmen are suspended on the side of a building or ship.
cradle	6.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {creeper} (sense 5)}.
cradle	7.a.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework of several wooden fingers attached to a scythe to gather the grain into bunches as it is cut.
cradle	7.b.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a scythe equipped with such a cradle; cradle scythe.
cradle	7.c.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a collar of wooden fingers that prevents a horse or cow from turning its head and biting itself.
cradle	8.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rocker}. a boxlike apparatus for washing rocks, sand, etc., containing gold or gem stones.
cradle	9.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engraving.
	def	a tool that produces the pitted surface of a copper mezzotint plate before the design is engraved upon it.
cradle	10.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework used to prevent the bedclothes from touching a sensitive part of an injured person.
from the cradle to the grave	11.
	head	cradle
	syl	from the cradle to the grave.
	def	throughout life.
rob the cradle	12.
	head	cradle
	syl	rob the cradle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take for a lover, husband, or wife a person much younger than oneself.
cradle	13.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rock or place in or as if in a cradle; hold tenderly.
cradle	14.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to nurture in or bring up from infancy.
cradle	15.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reap (grain) with a cradle scythe.
cradle	16.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash (soil bearing gold, etc.) in a cradle.
cradle	17.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Lacrosse.
	def	to keep (the ball) in the net of the stick, esp. while running with it.
cradle	18.
	syl	cra+dle
	pron	<1krAdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to lie in a cradle.
cradler	sub
	head	cradle
	syl	cra+dler
	pos	n.
cradle snatcher	0.
	syl	cra+dle snatch+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another name for {baby snatcher} (sense 2).
cradlesong	0.
	syl	cra:dle+song
	pron	<1krAdL2soG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {lullaby}.
cradling	0.
	syl	cra+dling
	pron	<1krAdliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a framework of iron or wood, esp. as used in the construction of a ceiling.
craft	ety	Old English cr@aft skill, strength; related to Old Norse kraptr power, skill, Old High German kraft 
craft	1.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	skill or ability, esp. in handiwork.
craft	2.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in deception and trickery; guile; cunning.
craft	3.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	an occupation or trade requiring special skill, esp. manual dexterity.
craft	4.a.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of such a trade, regarded collectively.
craft	4.b.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a craft guild.
craft	5.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a single vessel, aircraft, or spacecraft.
craft	6.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	ships, boats, aircraft, or spacecraft collectively. {~}
craft	7.
	syl	craft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or fashion with skill, esp. by hand.
craftsmen	infl
	head	craftsman
	syl	crafts+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
craftsman	1.
	syl	crafts+man
	pron	<1kra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a skilled trade; someone who practises a craft; artisan.
craftsman	2.
	syl	crafts+man
	pron	<1kra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist skilled in the techniques of an art or craft.
craftsmanly	sub
	head	craftsman
	syl	crafts+man+ly
	pos	adj.
craftsmanship	sub
	head	craftsman
	syl	crafts+man+2ship
	pos	n.
craft union	0.
	syl	craft un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a labour organization membership of which is restricted to workers in a specified trade or craft. Compare {industrial union}.
craftier	infl
	head	crafty
	syl	craft:i+er
	pos	adj.
craftiest	infl
	head	crafty
	syl	craft:i+est.
	pos	adj.
crafty	1.
	syl	craft:y
	pron	<1kra:fti>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilled in deception; shrewd; cunning.
crafty	2.
	syl	craft:y
	pron	<1kra:fti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	skilful.
craftily	sub
	head	crafty
	syl	craft:i+ly
	pos	adv.
craftiness	sub
	head	crafty
	syl	craft:i+ness
	pos	n.
crag	ety	C13: of Celtic origin; related to Old Welsh creik rock
crag	0.
	syl	crag
	pron	<kr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep rugged rock or peak.
Crag	0.
	syl	Crag
	pron	<kr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a formation of shelly sandstone in E England, deposited during the Pliocene and Pleistocene epochs.
cragged	alt
	head	craggy
	or	craggy
	syl	crag+ged
	pron	<1kr@gid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
craggier	infl
	head	craggy
	syl	crag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
craggiest	infl
	head	craggy
	syl	crag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
craggy	1.
	or	cragged
	syl	crag+gy
	pron	<1kr@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many crags.
craggy	2.
	or	cragged
	syl	crag+gy
	pron	<1kr@gi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the face
	def	rugged; rocklike.
craggily	sub
	head	craggy
	syl	crag+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
cragginess	sub
	head	craggy
	syl	crag+gi+ness
	pos	n.
cragsmen	infl
	head	cragsman
	syl	crags+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cragsman	0.
	syl	crags+man
	pron	<1kr@gzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rock climber.
Edward Gordon	infl
	head	Craig
	syl	Ed:ward Gor:don.
	pos	n.
Craig	0.
	syl	Craig
	pron	<krAg>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1966, English theatrical designer, actor, and director. His nonrealistic scenic design greatly influenced theatre in Europe and the U.S.
Craigie	0.
	syl	Crai:gie
	pron	<1krAgi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam A (lexander) }. 1867-1957, Scottish lexicographer; joint editor of the (1901-33), and of (1938-44).
Craiova	0.
	syl	Cra+io:va
	pron	Rumanian <kra1jova>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Rumania, on the Jiul River. Pop.: 194235 (1974 est.).
crake	ety	C14: from Old Norse kr*_aka crow or kr*_akr raven, of imitative origin
crake	0.
	syl	crake
	pron	<krAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of several rails that occur in the Old World, such as the corncrake and the spotted crake.
cram	ety	Old English crammian; related to Old Norse kremja to press
crams	infl
	head	cram
	syl	crams
	pos	vb.
cramming	infl
	head	cram
	syl	cram+ming
	pos	vb.
crammed	infl
	head	cram
	syl	crammed.
	pos	vb.
cram	1.
	syl	cram
	pron	<kr@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (people, material, etc.) into (a room, container, etc.) with more than it can hold; stuff.
cram	2.
	syl	cram
	pron	<kr@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat or cause to eat more than necessary.
cram	3.
	syl	cram
	pron	<kr@m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to study or cause to study (facts, etc.), esp. for an examination, by hastily memorizing.
cram	4.
	syl	cram
	pron	<kr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of cramming.
cram	5.
	syl	cram
	pron	<kr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a crush.
crammer	sub
	head	cram
	syl	cram+mer
	pos	n.
crambo	ety	C17: from earlier crambe, probably from Latin cramb*_e repet*_ita cabbage repeated, hence an old story, a rhyming game, from Greek kramb*_e 
cramboes	infl
	head	crambo
	syl	cram+boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crambo	0.
	syl	cram+bo
	pron	<1kr@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a word game in which one team says a rhyme or rhyming line for a word or line given by the other team.
cram-full	0.
	syl	cram-full
	pos	adj.
	def	stuffed full.
crammer	0.
	syl	cram+mer
	pron	<1kr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or school that prepares pupils for an examination, esp. pupils who have already failed that examination.
cramoisy	ety	C15: from Old French cramoisi, from Arabic qirmiz*_i red obtained from kermes; see #7crimson, kermes 
cramoisie	alt
	head	cramoisy
	or	cramoisy
	syl	cram:oi+sie
	pron	<1kr@mcizi>, <-*zi>
cramoisy	1.
	or	cramoisie
	syl	cram:oi+sy
	pron	<1kr@mcizi>, <-*zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of a crimson colour.
cramoisy	2.
	or	cramoisie
	syl	cram:oi+sy
	pron	<1kr@mcizi>, <-*zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	crimson cloth.
cramp	ety	C14: from Old French crampe, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German krampho 
cramp	H1.1.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a painful involuntary contraction of a muscle, typically caused by overexertion, heat, or chill.
cramp	H1.2.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	temporary partial paralysis of a muscle group.
	exam	1	writer's cramp.
cramp	H1.3.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	in the
	def	severe abdominal pain.
cramp	H1.4.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect with or as if with a cramp.
cramp	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch crampe cramp, hook, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German khramph bent; see #7cramp %1
cramp	H2.1.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cramp iron}. a strip of metal with its ends bent at right angles, used to bind masonry.
cramp	H2.2.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for holding pieces of wood while they are glued; clamp.
cramp	H2.3.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	something that confines or restricts.
cramp	H2.4.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a confined state or position.
cramp	H2.5.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure or hold with a cramp.
cramp	H2.6.
	syl	cramp
	pron	<kr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine, hamper, or restrict.
cramp (someone's) style	7.
	head	cramp
	syl	cramp (someone's) style.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to prevent (a person) from using his abilities or acting freely and confidently.
cramped	1.
	syl	cramped
	pron	<kr@mpt>
	pos	adj.
	def	closed in; restricted.
cramped	2.
	syl	cramped
	pron	<kr@mpt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of handwriting
	def	small and irregular; difficult to read.
cramper	0.
	syl	cramp+er
	pron	<1kr@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Curling.
	def	a spiked metal plate used as a brace for the feet in throwing the stone.
crampon	ety	C15: from French, from Middle Dutch crampe hook; see #7cramp %2
crampoon	alt
	head	crampon
	or	crampon
	syl	cram+poon
	pron	<kr@m1pu:n>
	pos	n.
crampon	1.
	or	crampoon
	syl	cram+pon
	pron	<1kr@mp*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of pivoted steel levers used to lift heavy objects; grappling iron.
crampon	2.
	or	crampoon
	syl	cram+pon
	pron	<1kr@mp*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a metal spike fitted to boots for climbing, walking on ice, etc.
cran	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
cran	0.
	syl	cran
	pron	<kr@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity used for measuring fresh herring, equal to 37.5 gallons.
Lucas	infl
	head	Cranach
	syl	Lu:cas
	pron	<1lu:kas>
	pos	n.
Cranach	0.
	syl	Cra:nach
	pron	German <1kra:na$x>
	pos	n.
	def	1472-1553, German painter, etcher, and designer of woodcuts.
cranage	1.
	syl	cran+age
	pron	<1krAniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of a crane.
cranage	2.
	syl	cran+age
	pron	<1krAniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee charged for such use.
cranberry	ety	C17: from Low German kraanbere, from kraan #7crane+ bere #7berry 
cranberries	infl
	head	cranberry
	syl	cran+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cranberry	1.
	syl	cran+ber:ry
	pron	<1kr@nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trailing ericaceous shrubs of the genus such as the European that bear sour edible red berries.
cranberry	2.
	syl	cran+ber:ry
	pron	<1kr@nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry of this plant, used to make sauce or jelly.
tree	alt
	head	cranberry bush
	or	cranberry bush
	syl	tree
	pos	n.
cranberry bush	0.
	or	tree
	syl	cran+ber:ry bush
	pos	n.
	def	a North American caprifoliaceous shrub or small tree, producing acid red fruit.
crane	ety	Old English cran; related to Middle High German krane, Latin gr*_us, Greek g*'eranos 
crane	1.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any large long-necked long-legged wading bird of the family inhabiting marshes and plains in most parts of the world except South America, New Zealand, and Indonesia: order See also { {demoiselle} (sense 1),} {whooping crane}.
crane	2.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in ornithological use
	def	any similar bird, such as a heron.
crane	3.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for lifting and moving heavy objects, typically consisting of a pivoted boom rotating about a vertical axis with lifting gear suspended from the end of the boom. See also {gantry}.
crane	4.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a large trolley carrying a boom, on the end of which is mounted a camera.
crane	5.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift or move (an object) by or as if by a crane.
crane	6.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stretch out (esp. the neck), as to see over other people's heads.
crane	7.
	syl	crane
	pron	<krAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to pull up short before a jump.
(Harold) Hart	1.
	head	Crane
	syl	(Harold) Hart.
	def	1899-1932, U.S. poet; author of (1930).
Stephen	2.
	head	Crane
	syl	Ste:phen.
	def	1871-1900, U.S. novelist and short-story writer, noted particularly for his novel (1895).
crane fly	0.
	syl	crane fly
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous fly of the family having long legs, slender wings, and a narrow body. Also called (Brit.): {daddy-longlegs}.
cranesbill	0.
	syl	cranes+bill
	pron	<1krAnz2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus having pink or purple flowers and long slender beaked fruits: family See also {wild geranium, herb robert, storksbill}.
cranial	0.
	syl	cra+ni:al
	pron	<1krAni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the skull.
cranially	sub
	head	cranial
	syl	cra+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
cranial index	0.
	syl	cra+ni:al in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the greatest length to the greatest width of the cranium, multiplied by 100: used in comparative anthropology. Compare {cephalic index}.
cranial nerve	0.
	syl	cra+ni:al nerve
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 12 paired nerves that have their origin in the brain and reach the periphery through natural openings in the skull.
craniate	1.
	syl	cra+ni+ate
	pron	<1krAniit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a skull or cranium.
craniate	2.
	syl	cra+ni+ate
	pron	<1krAniit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {vertebrate}.
craniology	0.
	syl	cra+ni+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2krAni1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science con?!cerned with the shape and size of the human skull, esp. with reference to variations between different races.
craniological	sub
	head	craniology
	syl	cra+ni:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2krAni*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
craniologically	sub
	head	craniology
	syl	cra+ni:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
craniologist	sub
	head	craniology
	syl	cra+ni+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
craniometer	0.
	syl	cra+ni+om+e:ter
	pron	<2krAni1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the cranium or skull.
craniometry	0.
	syl	cra+ni+om+e:try
	pron	<2krAni1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and measurement of skulls.
craniometric	sub
	head	craniometry
	or	craniometrical
	syl	cra+ni:o+met+ric
	pron	<2krAni*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
craniometrical	sub
	head	craniometry
	or	craniometric
	syl	cra+ni:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
craniometrically	sub
	head	craniometry
	syl	cra+ni:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
craniometrist	sub
	head	craniometry
	syl	cra+ni+1om+e:trist
	pos	n.
craniotomies	infl
	head	craniotomy
	syl	cra+ni+ot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
craniotomy	1.
	syl	cra+ni+ot:o+my
	pron	<2krAni1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the skull, esp. to expose the brain for neurosurgery.
craniotomy	2.
	syl	cra+ni+ot:o+my
	pron	<2krAni1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical crushing of a fetal skull to extract a dead fetus.
cranium	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin cr*_anium skull, from Greek kranion 
craniums	infl
	head	cranium
	or	crania
	syl	cra+ni:ums
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crania	infl
	head	cranium
	or	craniums
	syl	cra+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cranium	1.
	syl	cra+ni:um
	pron	<1krAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the skull of a vertebrate.
cranium	2.
	syl	cra+ni:um
	pron	<1krAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the skull that encloses the brain. Nontechnical name: {brainpan}.
crank	ety	Old English cranc; related to Middle Low German krunke wrinkle, Dutch krinkel #7crinkle 
crank	H1.1.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for communicating motion or for converting reciprocating motion into rotary motion or vice versa, consisting of an arm projecting from a shaft, often with a second member attached to it parallel to the shaft.
crank	H1.2.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {crank handle, starting handle}. a handle incorporating a crank, used to start an engine or motor.
crank	H1.3.a.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an eccentric or odd person, esp. someone who stubbornly maintains unusual views.
crank	H1.3.b.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a bad-tempered person.
crank	H1.4.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a clever turn of speech (esp. in the phrase {quips and cranks) }.
crank	H1.5.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bend or turn.
crank	H1.6.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rotate (a shaft) by means of a crank.
crank	H1.7.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to start (an engine, motor, etc.) by means of a crank handle.
crank	H1.8.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bend, twist, or make into the shape of a crank.
crank	H1.9.
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to twist or wind.
crank	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7crank %1
cranky	alt
	head	crank
	or	crank
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	adj.
crank	H2.0.
	or	cranky
	syl	crank
	pron	<kr@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	easily keeled over by the wind; tender.
crankcase	0.
	syl	crank+case
	pron	<1kr@Gk2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal housing that encloses the crankshaft, connecting rods, etc., in an internal-combustion engine, reciprocating pump, etc.
John	infl
	head	Cranko
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Cranko	0.
	syl	Cran:ko
	pron	<1kr@Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1927-73, British choreographer, born in South Africa: director of the Stuttgart Ballet (1961-73).
crankpin	0.
	syl	crank+pin
	pron	<1kr@Gk2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a short cylindrical bearing surface fitted between two arms of a crank and set parallel to the main shaft of the crankshaft.
crankshaft	0.
	syl	crank+shaft
	pron	<1kr@Gk2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft having one or more cranks, esp. the main shaft of an internal-combustion engine to which the connecting rods are attached.
crank up	0.
	syl	crank up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inject a narcotic drug.
crankier	infl
	head	cranky
	syl	crank:i+er
	pos	adj.
crankiest	infl
	head	cranky
	syl	crank:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cranky	H1.1.
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<1kr@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	eccentric.
cranky	H1.2.
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<1kr@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	fussy and bad-tempered.
cranky	H1.3.
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<1kr@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaky; out of order.
cranky	H1.4.
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<1kr@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of bends and turns.
cranky	H1.5.
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<1kr@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	unwell.
crankily	sub
	head	cranky
	syl	crank:i+ly
	pos	adv.
crankiness	sub
	head	cranky
	syl	crank:i+ness
	pos	n.
crankier	infl
	head	cranky
	syl	crank:i+er
	pos	adj.
crankiest	infl
	head	cranky
	syl	crank:i+est.
	pos	adj.
cranky	H2.0.
	syl	crank:y
	pron	<1kr@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {crank%2}.
Thomas	infl
	head	Cranmer
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Cranmer	0.
	syl	Cran:mer
	pron	<1kr@nm*>
	pos	n.
	def	1489-1556, the first Protestant archbishop of Canterbury (1533-56) and principal author of the Book of Common Prayer. He was burnt as a heretic by Mary I.
crannog	ety	C19: from Middle Irish crann*_oc, from Old Irish crann tree
crannoge	alt
	head	crannog
	or	crannog
	syl	cran+noge
	pron	<1kr@n*J>
	pos	n.
crannog	0.
	or	crannoge
	syl	cran+nog
	pron	<1kr@n*g>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Celtic lake or bog dwelling dating from the late Bronze Age to the 16th century #7a.d., often fortified and used as a refuge.
cranny	ety	C15: from Old French cran notch, fissure; compare #7crenel 
crannies	infl
	head	cranny
	syl	cran+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cranny	0.
	syl	cran+ny
	pron	<1kr@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow opening, as in a wall or rock face; chink; crevice (esp. in the phrase {every nook and cranny) }.
crannied	sub
	head	cranny
	syl	cran+nied
	pos	adj.
Cranwell	0.
	syl	Cran+well
	pron	<1kr@nw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in E England, in Lincolnshire: Royal Air Force College (1920).
crap	ety	C20: back formation from #7craps 
crap	H1.1.
	syl	crap
	pron	<kr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a losing throw in the game of craps.
crap	H1.2.
	syl	crap
	pron	<kr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {craps}.
crap	ety	C15 crappe chaff, from Middle Dutch, probably from crappen to break off ********************************************************************** a taboo word for defecate.
crap	ety	C15 crappe chaff, from Middle Dutch, probably from crappen to break off **********************************************************************
crap	H2.1.
	syl	crap
	pron	<kr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	nonsense.
crap	H2.2.
	syl	crap
	pron	<kr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	rubbish.
crap	H2.3.
	syl	crap
	pron	<kr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a taboo word for {faeces}.
craps	infl
	head	crap
	syl	craps
	pos	vb.
crapping	infl
	head	crap
	syl	crap+ping
	pos	vb.
crapped	infl
	head	crap
	syl	crapped.
	pos	vb.
crap	H2.4.
	syl	crap
	pron	<kr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a taboo word for {defecate}.
crapaud	ety	from French: toad
crapaud	0.
	syl	cra+paud
	pron	<1kr@p*u>, <1kra:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a frog or toad.
crape	1.
	syl	crape
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {crepe}.
crape	2.
	syl	crape
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	crepe, esp. when used for mourning clothes.
crape	3.
	syl	crape
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of black crepe worn in mourning. &- {#!crap@.y}
crepe myrtle	alt
	head	crape myrtle
	or	crape myrtle
	syl	crepe myr+tle
	pos	n.
crape myrtle	0.
	or	crepe myrtle
	syl	crape myr+tle
	pos	n.
	def	an oriental lythraceous shrub, cultivated in warm climates for its pink, red, or white flowers.
crap out	1.
	syl	crap out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to make a losing throw in craps.
crap out	2.
	syl	crap out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to fail; withdraw.
crap out	3.
	syl	crap out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to rest.
crappie	ety	C19: from Canadian French crapet 
crappies	infl
	head	crappie
	syl	crap+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crappie	0.
	syl	crap+pie
	pron	<1kr@pi>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American freshwater percoid food and game fishes, ({black crappie}) or ({white crappie}) : family (sunfishes, etc.).
craps	ety	C19: probably from crabs lowest throw at dice, plural of #7crab %1
craps	1.
	syl	craps
	pron	<kr@ps>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; sing.
	def	a gambling game using two dice, in which a player wins the bet if 7 or 11 is thrown first, and loses if 2, 3, or 12 is thrown.
shoot craps	2.
	head	craps
	syl	shoot craps.
	def	to play this game.
crapshooter	0.
	syl	crap+shoot:er
	pron	<1kr@p2Su:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who plays the game of craps.
crapulent	ety	C18: from Late Latin cr*_apulentus drunk, from Latin cr*_apula, from Greek kraipal*_e drunkenness, headache resulting therefrom &- #!crap@.u+lence n. &- #!crap@.u+lent+ly or #!crap@.u+lous+ly adv. &- #!crap@.u+lous+ness n.
crapulous	alt
	head	crapulent
	or	crapulent
	syl	crap:u+lous
	pron	<1kr@pjul*s>
	pos	adj.
crapulent	1.
	or	crapulous
	syl	crap:u+lent
	pron	<1kr@pjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to or resulting from intemperance.
crapulent	2.
	or	crapulous
	syl	crap:u+lent
	pron	<1kr@pjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from intemperance; drunken.
craquelure	ety	C20: from French, from craqueler to crackle, from craquer to crack, of imitative origin
craquelure	0.
	syl	cra+que+lure
	pron	<1kr@k*lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of fine cracks on old paintings caused by the deterioration of pigment or varnish.
crash	ety	C14: probably from crasen to smash, shatter+ dasshen to strike violently, #7dash ; see #7craze 
crash	H1.1.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a loud noise as of solid objects smashing or clattering.
crash	H1.2.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or cause to fall with force, breaking in pieces with a loud noise as of solid objects smashing.
crash	H1.3.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to break or smash in pieces with a loud noise.
crash	H1.4.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collapse or fail suddenly.
	exam	1	this business is sure to crash.
crash	H1.5.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to hit land or water violently resulting in severe damage or (of an aircraft) to hit land or water in this way.
crash	H1.6.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collide (a car, etc.) with another car or other object or (of two or more cars) to be involved in a collision.
crash	H1.7.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move violently or noisily.
	exam	1	to crash through a barrier.
crash	H1.8.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {gate-crash. ~}
crash	H1.9.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act or instance of breaking and falling to pieces.
crash	H1.10.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sudden loud noise.
	exam	1	the crash of thunder.
crash	H1.11.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a collision, as between vehicles.
crash	H1.12.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sudden descent of an aircraft as a result of which it hits land or water.
crash	H1.13.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	the sudden collapse of a business, stock exchange, etc., esp. one causing further financial failure.
crash	H1.14.a.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	requiring or using intensive effort and all possible resources in order to accomplish something quickly.
	exam	1	a crash programme.
crash	H1.14.b.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	sudden or vigorous.
	exam	1	a crash halt;
	exam	2	a crash tackle.
crasher	sub
	head	crash
	syl	crash+er
	pos	n.
crash	ety	C19: from Russian krashenina coloured linen
crash	H2.0.
	syl	crash
	pron	<kr@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse cotton or linen cloth used for towelling, curtains, etc.
Richard	infl
	head	Crashaw
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Crashaw	0.
	syl	Crash:aw
	pron	<1kr@Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1613-49, English religious poet, noted esp. for the (1646).
crash barrier	0.
	syl	crash bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier erected along the centre of a motorway, around a racetrack, etc., for safety purposes.
crash dive	1.
	syl	crash dive
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden steep dive from the surface by a submarine. {~} {crash-dive}.
crash dive	2.
	syl	crash dive
	pos	n.
	usage	usually of an aircraft
	def	to descend steeply and rapidly, before hitting the ground.
crash dive	3.
	syl	crash dive
	pos	n.
	def	to perform or cause to perform a crash dive.
crash helmet	0.
	syl	crash hel+met
	pos	n.
	def	a padded helmet worn for motor-cycling, flying, bobsleighing, etc., to protect the head in a crash.
a crashing bore) 	infl
	head	crashing
	syl	a crashing bore) .
	pos	adj.
crash-land	0.
	syl	crash-land
	pos	vb.
	def	to land (an aircraft) in an emergency causing some damage to it or (of an aircraft) to land in this way.
crash-landing	sub
	head	crash-land
	syl	crash-2land:ing
	pos	n.
crash out	1.
	syl	crash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to become finally uncon?!scious after being in a high state of stimulation from a drug.
crash out	2.
	syl	crash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go to sleep.
crash pad	0.
	syl	crash pad
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a place to sleep or live temporarily.
crasis	ety	C17: from Greek krasis a mingling, from kerannunai to mix
crases	infl
	head	crasis
	syl	cra+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crasis	0.
	syl	cra+sis
	pron	<1krAsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the fusion or contraction of two adjacent vowels into one. Also called: {syneresis}.
crass	ety	C16: from Latin crassus thick, dense, gross
crass	1.
	syl	crass
	pron	<kr@s>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid; gross.
crass	2.
	syl	crass
	pron	<kr@s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	thick or coarse.
crassly	sub
	head	crass
	syl	crass+ly
	pos	adv.
crassness	sub
	head	crass
	or	crassitude
	syl	crass+ness
	pos	n.
crassitude	sub
	head	crass
	or	crassness
	syl	cras+si+2tude
	pos	n.
crassulaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Crassula name of genus, from Medieval Latin: stonecrop, from Latin crassus thick
crassulaceous	0.
	syl	cras+su+la+ceous
	pron	<2kr@sju1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of herbaceous or shrubby flowering plants with fleshy succulent leaves, including the houseleeks and stonecrops.
Marcus Licinius	infl
	head	Crassus
	syl	Mar:cus Li:cin:i:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <li1sini*s>
	pos	n.
Crassus	0.
	syl	Cras:sus
	pron	<1kr@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??115-53 #7b.c., Roman general; member of the first triumvirate with Caesar and Pompey.
-crat	ety	from Greek -krat*_es, from -kratia -#7cracy 
-crat	0.
	syl	-crat
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a person who takes part in or is a member of a form of government or class.
	exam	1	democrat;
	exam	2	technocrat.
-cratic	sub
	head	-crat
	or	-cratical
	syl	-crat:ic
	pos	adj.
-cratical	sub
	head	-crat
	or	-cratic
	syl	-crat:ic+al
	pos	adj.
cratch	ety	C14: from Old French: #7cr*`eche 
cratch	0.
	syl	cratch
	pron	<kr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack for holding fodder for cattle, etc.
crate	ety	C16: from Latin cr*_atis wickerwork, hurdle
crate	1.
	syl	crate
	pron	<krAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly large container, usually made of wooden slats or wickerwork, used for packing, storing, or transporting goods.
crate	2.
	syl	crate
	pron	<krAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an old car, aeroplane, etc.
crate	3.
	syl	crate
	pron	<krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pack or place in a crate.
crater	sub
	head	crate
	syl	crat+er
	pos	n.
crater	ety	C17: from Latin: mixing bowl, crater, from Greek krat*_er, from kerannunai to mix
crater	1.
	syl	cra+ter
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bowl-shaped opening at the top or side of a volcano or top of a geyser through which lava and gases are emitted.
crater	2.
	syl	cra+ter
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similarly shaped depression formed by the impact of a meteorite or exploding bomb.
crater	3.
	syl	cra+ter
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tens of thousands of roughly circular or polygonal walled formations covering the surface of the moon and some other planets, formed probably either by volcanic action or by the impact of meteorites. They can have a diameter of up to 240 kilometres (150 miles) and a depth of 8900 metres (29000 feet).
crater	4.
	syl	cra+ter
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pit in an otherwise smooth surface.
crater	5.
	syl	cra+ter
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large open bowl with two handles, used for mixing wines, esp. in ancient Greece.
crater	6.
	syl	cra+ter
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or form craters in (a surface, such as the ground).
craterless	sub
	head	crater
	syl	cra+ter+less
	pos	adj.
crater-like	sub
	head	crater
	syl	cra:ter-2like
	pos	adj.
craterous	sub
	head	crater
	syl	cra+ter+ous
	pos	adj.
Crateris	infl
	head	Crater
	syl	Cra+ter+is
	pron	<1krAt*ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Crater	0.
	syl	Crat+er
	pron	<1krAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Virgo and Hydra.
craunch	0.
	syl	craunch
	pron	<krc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	a dialect word for {crunch}.
craunchable	sub
	head	craunch
	syl	craunch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
craunchy	sub
	head	craunch
	syl	craunch:y
	pos	adj.
craunchiness	sub
	head	craunch
	syl	craunch:i+ness
	pos	n.
cravat	ety	C17: from French cravate, from Serbo-Croatian Hrvat Croat; so called because worn by Croats in the French army during the Thirty Years' War
cravat	0.
	syl	cra+vat
	pron	<kr*1v@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarf of silk or fine wool, worn round the neck, esp. by men.
crave	ety	Old English crafian; related to Old Norse krefja to demand, kr*_@afr strong; see #7craft 
crave	1.
	syl	crave
	pron	<krAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for or after
	def	to desire intensely; long (for).
crave	2.
	syl	crave
	pron	<krAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to need greatly or urgently.
crave	3.
	syl	crave
	pron	<krAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beg or plead for.
craver	sub
	head	crave
	syl	crav+er
	pos	n.
craven	ety	C13 cravant, probably from Old French crevant bursting, from crever to burst, die, from Latin crep*_are to burst, crack
craven	1.
	syl	cra+ven
	pron	<1krAvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	cowardly; mean-spirited.
craven	2.
	syl	cra+ven
	pron	<1krAvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a coward.
cravenly	sub
	head	craven
	syl	cra+ven+ly
	pos	adv.
cravenness	sub
	head	craven
	syl	cra+ven+ness
	pos	n.
craw	ety	C14: related to Middle High German krage, Middle Dutch cr*_aghe neck, Icelandic kragi collar
craw	1.
	syl	craw
	pron	<krc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {{crop} (sense 6)}.
craw	2.
	syl	craw
	pron	<krc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the stomach of an animal.
stick in someone's craw	3.
	head	craw
	syl	stick in someone's craw.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be unacceptable or irritating to someone.
crawfish	infl
	or	crawfishes
	syl	craw+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crawfishes	infl
	head	crawfish
	or	crawfish
	syl	craw+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crawfish	0.
	syl	craw+fish
	pron	<1krc:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {{crayfish} (esp. sense 2)}.
crawl	ety	C14: probably from Old Norse krafla to creep; compare Swedish kravla, Middle Low German krabbelen to crawl, Old Norse krabbi #7crab %1
crawl	H1.1.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move slowly, either by dragging the body along the ground or on the hands and knees.
crawl	H1.2.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to proceed or move along very slowly or laboriously.
	exam	1	the traffic crawled along the road.
crawl	H1.3.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act or behave in a servile manner; fawn; cringe.
crawl	H1.4.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or feel as if overrun by crawling creatures.
	exam	1	the pile of refuse crawled with insects.
crawl	H1.5.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of insects, worms, snakes, etc.
	def	to move with the body close to the ground.
crawl	H1.6.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim the crawl.
crawl	H1.7.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a slow creeping pace or motion.
crawl	H1.8.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also called: {Australian crawl, front crawl}. a stroke in which the feet are kicked like paddles while the arms reach forward and pull back through the water.
crawlingly	sub
	head	crawl
	syl	crawl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
crawl	ety	C17: from Dutch kraal #7kraal 
crawl	H2.0.
	syl	crawl
	pron	<krc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure in shallow, coastal water for fish, lobsters, etc.
crawler	1.
	syl	crawl+er
	pron	<1krc:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a servile flatterer.
crawler	2.
	syl	crawl+er
	pron	<1krc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that crawls.
crawler	3.
	syl	crawl+er
	pron	<1krc:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for an {earthworm}.
crawler	4.
	syl	crawl+er
	pron	<1krc:l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a baby's overalls; rompers.
Crawley	0.
	syl	Craw+ley
	pron	<1krc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in NE West Sussex: designated a new town in 1956. Pop.: 67709 (1971).
crawling peg	0.
	syl	crawl+ing peg
	pos	n.
	def	a method of stabilizing exchange rates, prices, etc., by maintaining a fixed level for a specified period or until the rate or price has persisted at an upper or lower limit for a specified period and then permitting a predetermined incremental rise or fall.
crawlier	infl
	head	crawly
	syl	crawl:i+er
	pos	adj.
crawliest	infl
	head	crawly
	syl	crawl:i+est.
	pos	adj.
crawly	0.
	syl	crawl:y
	pron	<1krc:li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	feeling or causing a sensation like creatures crawling on one's skin.
cray	0.
	syl	cray
	pron	<krA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a crayfish.
crayfish	ety	C14: cray, by folk etymology, from Old French crevice crab, from Old High German krebiz+#7fish 
crayfish	1.
	syl	cray+fish
	pron	<1krA2fiS>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any freshwater decapod crustacean of the genera and resembling a small lobster.
crayfish	2.
	syl	cray+fish
	pron	<1krA2fiS>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any of various similar crustaceans, esp. the spiny lobster.
crayon	ety	C17: from French, from craie, from Latin cr*_eta chalk
crayon	1.
	syl	cray+on
	pron	<1krA*n>, <-on>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stick or pencil of charcoal, wax, clay, or chalk mixed with coloured pigment.
crayon	2.
	syl	cray+on
	pron	<1krA*n>, <-on>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing made with crayons.
crayon	3.
	syl	cray+on
	pron	<1krA*n>, <-on>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or colour with crayons.
crayonist	sub
	head	crayon
	syl	cray+on+ist
	pos	n.
craze	ety	C14 (in the sense: to break, shatter): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish krasa to shatter, ultimately of imitative origin
craze	1.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-lived current fashion.
craze	2.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild or exaggerated enthusiasm.
	exam	1	a craze for chestnuts.
craze	3.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	n.
	def	mental disturbance; insanity.
craze	4.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become mad.
craze	5.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Ceramics, metallurgy.
	def	to develop or cause to develop a fine network of cracks.
craze	6.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect or obsolete.
	def	to break.
craze	7.
	syl	craze
	pron	<krAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to weaken.
crazed	1.
	syl	crazed
	pron	<krAzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	driven insane.
crazed	2.
	syl	crazed
	pron	<krAzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of porcelain or pottery
	def	having a fine network of cracks in the glaze.
crazier	infl
	head	crazy
	syl	cra+zi+er
	pos	adj.
craziest	infl
	head	crazy
	syl	cra+zi+est.
	pos	adj.
crazy	1.
	syl	cra+zy
	pron	<1krAzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	insane.
crazy	2.
	syl	cra+zy
	pron	<1krAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	fantastic; strange; ridiculous.
	exam	1	a crazy dream.
crazy	3.
	syl	cra+zy
	pron	<1krAzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by about or over
	def	extremely fond (of).
crazy	4.
	syl	cra+zy
	pron	<1krAzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	very good or excellent.
crazy	5.
	syl	cra+zy
	pron	<1krAzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	likely to collapse; rickety.
crazily	sub
	head	crazy
	syl	cra+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
craziness	sub
	head	crazy
	syl	cra+zi+ness
	pos	n.
crazy bone	0.
	syl	cra+zy bone
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {funny bone}.
crazy paving	0.
	syl	cra+zy pav+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a form of paving, as for a path, made of slabs of stone of irregular shape fitted together.
crazy quilt	0.
	syl	cra+zy quilt
	pos	n.
	def	a patchwork quilt made from assorted pieces of material of irregular shape, size, and colour.
creak	ety	C14: variant of #7croak, of imitative origin
creak	1.
	syl	creak
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a harsh squeaking sound.
creak	2.
	syl	creak
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make such sounds while moving.
	exam	1	the old car creaked along.
creak	3.
	syl	creak
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a harsh squeaking sound.
creaky	sub
	head	creak
	syl	creak:y
	pos	adj.
creakily	sub
	head	creak
	syl	creak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
creakiness	sub
	head	creak
	syl	creak:i+ness
	pos	n.
creakingly	sub
	head	creak
	syl	creak+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
cream	ety	C14: from Old French cresme, from Late Latin cr*_amum cream, of Celtic origin; influenced by Church Latin chrisma unction, #7chrism 
cream	1.a.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the fatty part of milk, which rises to the top if the milk is allowed to stand.
cream	1.b.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	cream buns.
cream	2.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling cream in consistency.
	exam	1	shoe cream;
	exam	2	beauty cream.
cream	3.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the best one or most essential part of something; pick.
	exam	1	the cream of the bunch;
	exam	2	the cream of the joke.
cream	4.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a soup containing cream or milk.
	exam	1	cream of chicken soup.
cream	5.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dishes, cakes, biscuits, etc., resembling or containing cream.
cream	6.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a confection made of fondant or soft fudge, often covered in chocolate.
cream sherry	7.
	head	cream
	syl	cream sherry.
	def	a full-bodied sweet sherry.
cream	8.a.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white colour.
cream	8.b.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	cream wallpaper.
cream	9.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to skim or otherwise separate the cream from (milk).
cream	10.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat (foodstuffs, esp. butter and sugar) to a light creamy consistency.
cream	11.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form cream.
cream	12.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add or apply cream or any creamlike substance to.
	exam	1	to cream one's face;
	exam	2	to cream coffee.
cream	13.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off
	def	to take away the best part of.
cream	14.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or cook (vegetables, chicken, etc.) with cream or milk.
cream	15.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to allow (milk) to form a layer of cream on its surface or (of milk) to form such a layer.
cream	16.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to beat thoroughly.
cream	17.
	syl	cream
	pron	<krEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Taboo slang. of men
	def	to ejaculate, as during orgasm.
creamlike	sub
	head	cream
	syl	cream+2like
	pos	adj.
cream cheese	0.
	syl	cream cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth soft white cheese made from soured cream or milk.
cream cracker	0.
	syl	cream crack+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a crisp unsweetened biscuit, usually eaten with cheese.
creamcups	0.
	syl	cream+cups
	pron	<1krEm2k^ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a Californian papaveraceous plant, with small cream-coloured or yellow flowers on long flower stalks.
creamer	1.
	syl	cream+er
	pron	<1krEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel or device for separating cream from milk.
creamer	2.
	syl	cream+er
	pron	<1krEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a small jug or pitcher for serving cream.
creameries	infl
	head	creamery
	syl	cream+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
creamery	1.
	syl	cream+er:y
	pron	<1krEm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment where milk and cream are made into butter and cheese.
creamery	2.
	syl	cream+er:y
	pron	<1krEm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where dairy products are sold.
creamery	3.
	syl	cream+er:y
	pron	<1krEm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where milk is left to stand until the cream rises to the top.
creamwove	alt
	head	creamlaid
	or	creamlaid
	syl	cream+wove
	pron	<1krEm2w*uv>
	pos	adj.
creamlaid	0.
	or	creamwove
	syl	cream+laid
	pron	<1krEm2lAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paper
	def	cream-coloured and of a ribbed appearance.
cream of tartar	0.
	syl	cream of tar+tar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {potassium hydrogen tartrate}, esp. when used in baking powders.
cream puff	1.
	syl	cream puff
	pos	n.
	def	a shell of light pastry with a custard or cream filling.
cream puff	2.
	syl	cream puff
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an effeminate man.
cream sauce	0.
	syl	cream sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a white sauce made from cream, butter, etc.
cream soda	0.
	syl	cream so:da
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a soft drink flavoured with vanilla.
cream tea	0.
	syl	cream tea
	pos	n.
	def	afternoon tea including bread or scones served with clotted cream and jam.
creamier	infl
	head	creamy
	syl	cream:i+er
	pos	adj.
creamiest	infl
	head	creamy
	syl	cream:i+est.
	pos	adj.
creamy	1.
	syl	cream:y
	pron	<1krEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling cream in colour, taste, or consistency.
creamy	2.
	syl	cream:y
	pron	<1krEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing cream.
creamily	sub
	head	creamy
	syl	cream:i+ly
	pos	adv.
creaminess	sub
	head	creamy
	syl	cream:i+ness
	pos	n.
crease	ety	C15: from earlier cr*_est; probably related to Old French crest*'e wrinkled
crease	H1.1.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or mark produced by folding, pressing, or wrinkling.
crease	H1.2.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrinkle or furrow, esp. on the face.
crease	H1.3.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	any three lines near each wicket marking positions for the bowler or batsman. See also {bowling crease, popping crease, return crease}.
crease	H1.4.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	the small rectangular area in front of each goal cage.
crease	H1.5.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {goal crease}. the circular area surrounding the goal.
crease	H1.6.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wrinkled or furrowed.
crease	H1.7.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to graze with a bullet, causing superficial injury.
crease	H1.8.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to be or cause to be greatly amused.
creaseless	sub
	head	crease
	syl	crease+less
	pos	adj.
creaser	sub
	head	crease
	syl	creas+er
	pos	n.
creasy	sub
	head	crease
	syl	creas:y
	pos	adj.
crease	H2.0.
	syl	crease
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {kris}.
create	ety	C14 creat created, from Latin cre*_atus, from cre*_are to produce, make &- cre+#!at+a@.ble adj.
create	1.
	syl	cre+ate
	pron	<krE1At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to come into existence.
create	2.
	syl	cre+ate
	pron	<krE1At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest with a new honour, office, or title; appoint.
create	3.
	syl	cre+ate
	pron	<krE1At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the cause of.
	exam	1	these circumstances created the revolution.
create	4.
	syl	cre+ate
	pron	<krE1At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act (a role) in the first production of a play.
create	5.
	syl	cre+ate
	pron	<krE1At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be engaged in creative work.
create	6.
	syl	cre+ate
	pron	<krE1At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to make a fuss or uproar.
creatine	ety	C19: creat- from Greek kreas flesh+-#7ine %2
creatin	alt
	head	creatine
	or	creatine
	syl	cre:a+tin
	pron	<1krE*tin>
	pos	n.
creatine	0.
	or	creatin
	syl	cre:a+tine
	pron	<1krE*2tEn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a weakly basic compound found, as the phosphate, in the muscles of vertebrates: used in muscle contraction. Formula: HN:C(NH\2)?!NCH\3CH\2COOH.
creatinine	ety	C19: from German Kreatinin, from Kreatin #7creatine+ -in -#7ine %2
creatinine	0.
	syl	cre+at:i+nine
	pron	<krE1@t*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline slightly soluble solid produced by catabolism of creatine and found esp. in urine and muscle. Formula: C\4H\7N\3O.
creation	1.
	syl	cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of creating.
creation	2.
	syl	cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being created or produced.
creation	3.
	syl	cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been brought into existence or created, esp. a product of human intelligence or imagination.
creation	4.
	syl	cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole universe, including the world and all the things in it.
creation	5.
	syl	cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusual or striking garment or hat.
creational	sub
	head	creation
	syl	cre:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Creation	1.
	syl	Cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	God's act of bringing the universe into being.
Creation	2.
	syl	Cre:a+tion
	pron	<krE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the universe as thus brought into being by God.
creationism	1.
	syl	cre:a+tion+ism
	pron	<krE1AS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the belief that God brings individual human souls into existence at conception or birth. Compare {traducianism}.
creationism	2.
	syl	cre:a+tion+ism
	pron	<krE1AS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine that ascribes the origins of all things, to God's acts of creation rather than to evolution.
creationist	sub
	head	creationism
	syl	cre:1a+tion+ist
	pos	n.
creationistic	sub
	head	creationism
	syl	cre:2a+tion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
creative	1.
	syl	cre:a+tive
	pron	<krE1Ativ>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the ability or power to create.
creative	2.
	syl	cre:a+tive
	pron	<krE1Ativ>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by originality of thought or inventive?!ness; having or showing imagination.
	exam	1	a creative mind.
creative	3.
	syl	cre:a+tive
	pron	<krE1Ativ>
	pos	adj.
	def	de?!signed to or tending to stimulate the imagination or invention.
	exam	1	creative toys.
creatively	sub
	head	creative
	syl	cre:1a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
creativeness	sub
	head	creative
	syl	cre:1a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
creator	0.
	syl	cre:a+tor
	pron	<krE1At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that creates; originator.
creatorship	sub
	head	creator
	syl	cre:1a+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
Creator	0.
	syl	Cre:a+tor
	pron	<krE1At*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an epithet of God.
creature	ety	C13: from Church Latin cr*_eat*_ura, from Latin cr*_eare to create
creature	1.
	syl	crea+ture
	pron	<1krEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a living being, esp. an animal.
creature	2.
	syl	crea+ture
	pron	<1krEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been created, whether animate or inanimate.
	exam	1	a creature of the imagination.
creature	3.
	syl	crea+ture
	pron	<1krEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a human being; person: used as a term of scorn, pity, or endearment.
creature	4.
	syl	crea+ture
	pron	<1krEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is dependent upon another; tool or puppet.
creatural	sub
	head	creature
	or	creaturely
	syl	crea+tur+al
	pos	adj.
creaturely	sub
	head	creature
	or	creatural
	syl	crea+ture+ly
	pos	adj.
creatureliness	sub
	head	creature
	syl	crea+ture+li+ness
	pos	n.
creature comforts	0.
	syl	crea+ture com+forts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	material things or luxuries that help to provide for one's bodily comfort.
creche	ety	C19: from Old French: manger, crib, ultimately of Germanic origin; compare Old High German kripja crib
creche	1.
	syl	cr*`eche
	pron	<kreS>, <krAS>, French <kreS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a day nursery for very young children.
creche	2.
	syl	cr*`eche
	pron	<kreS>, <krAS>, French <kreS>
	pos	n.
	def	a tableau of Christ's Nativity.
creche	3.
	syl	cr*`eche
	pron	<kreS>, <krAS>, French <kreS>
	pos	n.
	def	a foundling home or hospital.
Cr'ecy	0.
	syl	Cr*'e+cy
	pron	<1kresi>, French <krA1si>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N France: scene of the first decisive battle of the Hundred Years' War when the English defeated the French (1346). Official name {Cr*'e@.cy-en-Pon@.thieu} (*~a p*~@$#!tj$o). English {Cressy}.
credence	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cr*_edentia trust, credit, from Latin cr*_edere to believe
credence	1.
	syl	cre+dence
	pron	<1krEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	acceptance or belief, esp. with regard to the truth of the evidence of others.
	exam	1	I cannot give credence to his account.
credence	2.
	syl	cre+dence
	pron	<1krEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	something supporting a claim to belief; recommendation; credential (esp. in the phrase {letters of credence}) .
credence	3.
	syl	cre+dence
	pron	<1krEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {credence table}.
credence table	1.
	syl	cre+dence ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a small sideboard, originally one at which food was tasted for poison before serving.
credence table	2.
	syl	cre+dence ta+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a small table or ledge on which the bread, wine, etc., are placed before being consecrated in the Eucharist.
credendum	ety	Latin: a thing to be believed, from cr*_edere to believe
da	infl
	head	credendum
	syl	+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
credendum	0.
	syl	cre+den+dum
	pron	<kri1dend*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an article of faith.
credent	ety	C17: from Latin cr*_ed*_ens believing
credent	0.
	syl	cre+dent
	pron	<1krEdNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	believing or believable.
credential	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin cr*_edentia credit, trust; see #7credence 
credential	1.
	syl	cre+den+tial
	pron	<kri1denS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that entitles a person to confidence, authority, etc.
credential	2.
	syl	cre+den+tial
	pron	<kri1denS*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a letter or certificate giving evidence of the bearer's identity or competence.
credential	3.
	syl	cre+den+tial
	pron	<kri1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	entitling one to confidence, authority, etc.
credentialed	sub
	head	credential
	syl	cre+1den+tialed
	pos	adj.
credenza	ety	Italian: see #7credence 
credenza	0.
	syl	cre+den+za
	pron	<kri1denz*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {credence table}.
credibility gap	0.
	syl	cred+i:bil+i:ty gap
	pos	n.
	def	a disparity between claims or state?!ments made and the evident facts of the situation or circumstances to which they relate.
credible	ety	C14: from Latin cr*_edibilis, from Latin cr*_edere to believe
credible	1.
	syl	cred+i:ble
	pron	<1kredibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being believed.
credible	2.
	syl	cred+i:ble
	pron	<1kredibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	trustworthy.
credibleness	sub
	head	credible
	or	credibility
	syl	cred+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
credibility	sub
	head	credible
	or	credibleness
	syl	cred+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
credibly	sub
	head	credible
	syl	cred+i:bly
	pos	adv.
credit	ety	C16: from Old French cr*'edit, from Italian credito, from Latin cr*_editum loan, from cr*_edere to believe
credit	1.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	commendation or approval, as for an act or quality.
	exam	1	she was given credit for her work.
credit	2.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing serving as a source of good influence, repute, ability, etc..
	exam	1	a credit to the team.
credit	3.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being believable or trustworthy.
	exam	1	that statement had credit.
credit	4.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	influence or reputation coming from the approval or good opinion of others.
	exam	1	he acquired credit within the community.
credit	5.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the truth, reliability, quality, etc., of someone or something.
	exam	1	I would give credit to that philosophy.
credit	6.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money or equivalent purchasing power, as at a shop, available for a person's use.
credit	7.a.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the positive balance in a person's bank account.
credit	7.b.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of money that a bank makes available to a client in excess of any deposit.
credit	8.a.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of permitting a buyer to receive goods or services before payment.
credit	8.b.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the time permitted for paying for such goods or services.
credit	9.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	reputation for solvency and commercial or financial probity, inducing confidence among creditors.
credit	10.a.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	acknowledgment of an income, liability, or capital item by entry on the right-hand side of an account.
credit	10.b.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the right-hand side of an account.
credit	10.c.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	an entry on this side.
credit	10.d.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	the total of such entries.
credit	10.e.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; credit entries.
	def	Compare {{debit} (sense 1)}.
credit	11.a.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinction awarded to an examination candidate obtaining good marks.
credit	11.b.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of an examination syllabus satisfactorily completed, as in higher and professional education.
letter of credit	12.
	head	credit
	syl	letter of credit.
	def	an order authorizing a named person to draw money from correspondents of the issuer.
on credit	13.
	head	credit
	syl	on credit.
	def	with payment to be made at a future date.
credit	14.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to ascribe (to); give credit (for).
	exam	1	they credited him with the discovery.
credit	15.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept as true; believe.
credit	16.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do credit to.
credit	17.a.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter (an item) as a credit in an account.
credit	17.b.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge (a payer) by making such an entry. Compare {{debit} (sense 2)}.
credit	18.
	syl	cred+it
	pron	<1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to award a credit to (a student).
creditless	sub
	head	credit
	syl	cred+it+less
	pos	adj.
creditable	1.
	syl	cred+it+a:ble
	pron	<1kredit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving credit, honour, etc.; praiseworthy.
creditable	2.
	syl	cred+it+a:ble
	pron	<1kredit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	credible.
creditableness	sub
	head	creditable
	or	creditability
	syl	cred+it+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
creditability	sub
	head	creditable
	or	creditableness
	syl	cred+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
creditably	sub
	head	creditable
	syl	cred+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
credit account	0.
	syl	cred+it ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a credit system by means of which customers may obtain goods and services before payment. Also called: {charge account}.
credit card	0.
	syl	cred+it card
	pos	n.
	def	a card issued by banks, businesses, etc., enabling the holder to obtain goods and services on credit.
credit line	1.
	syl	cred+it line
	pos	n.
	def	an acknowledgment of origin or authorship, as in a newspaper or film.
credit line	2.
	syl	cred+it line
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {line of credit}. the maximum credit that a customer is allowed.
creditor	0.
	syl	cred:i+tor
	pron	<1kredit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or commercial enterprise to whom money is owed. Compare {debtor}.
credit rating	0.
	syl	cred+it rat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an evaluation of the creditworthiness of an individual or business enterprise, based on earning power, previous record of debt repayment, etc.
credits	0.
	syl	cred+its
	pron	<1kredits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a list of those responsible for the production of a film.
credit squeeze	0.
	syl	cred+it squeeze
	pos	n.
	def	the control of credit facilities as an instrument of economic policy, associated with restrictions on bank loans and overdrafts, raised interest rates, etc.
credit standing	0.
	syl	cred+it stand+ing
	pos	n.
	def	reputation for discharging financial obligations.
credit union	0.
	syl	cred+it un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a cooperative association whose members can obtain low-interest loans out of their combined savings.
credos	infl
	head	credo
	syl	cre+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
credo	0.
	syl	cre+do
	pron	<1krEd*u>, <1krA->
	pos	n.
	def	any formal or authorized statement of beliefs, principles, or opinions.
Credo	ety	C12: from Latin literally: I believe; first word of the Apostles' and Nicene Creeds
Credos	infl
	head	Credo
	syl	Cre+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Credo	1.
	syl	Cre+do
	pron	<1krEd*u>, <1krA->
	pos	n.
	def	the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.
Credo	2.
	syl	Cre+do
	pron	<1krEd*u>, <1krA->
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of the Creed.
credulity	0.
	syl	cre+du+li:ty
	pron	<kri1dju:liti>
	pos	n.
	def	disposition to believe something on little evidence; gullibility.
credulous	ety	C16: from Latin cr*_edulus, from cr*_edere to believe
credulous	1.
	syl	cred:u+lous
	pron	<1kredjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to believe something on little evidence.
credulous	2.
	syl	cred:u+lous
	pron	<1kredjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from or characterized by credulity.
	exam	1	credulous beliefs.
credulously	sub
	head	credulous
	syl	cred:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
credulousness	sub
	head	credulous
	syl	cred:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
cree	ety	of unknown origin
cree	0.
	syl	cree
	pron	<krE>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales and southwest English dialect.
	def	temporary immunity from the rules of a game: said by children.
Cree	ety	from first syllable of Canadian French Christianaux, probably based on Ojibwa Kenistenoag (tribal name)
Cree	1.
	or	Crees
	syl	Cree
	pron	<krE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people living in Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Montana.
Cree	2.
	syl	Cree
	pron	<krE>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Cree	3.
	syl	Cree
	pron	<krE>
	pos	n.
	def	a syllabic writing system of this and certain other languages.
creed	ety	Old English cr*_eda, from Latin cr*_edo I believe
creed	1.
	syl	creed
	pron	<krEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a concise, formal statement of the essential articles of Christian belief, such as the Apostles' Creed or the Nicene Creed.
creed	2.
	syl	creed
	pron	<krEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any statement or system of beliefs or principles.
creedal	sub
	head	creed
	or	credal
	syl	creed+al
	pos	adj.
credal	sub
	head	creed
	or	creedal
	syl	cred+al
	pos	adj.
creek	ety	C13: from Old Norse kriki nook; related to Middle Dutch kr*_eke creek, inlet
creek	1.
	syl	creek
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a narrow inlet or bay, esp. of the sea.
creek	2.
	syl	creek
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S., Canadian, and Australian.
	def	a small stream or tributary.
up the creek	3.
	head	creek
	syl	up the creek.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in trouble; in a difficult position.
Creek	1.
	or	Creeks
	syl	Creek
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a confederacy of North American Indian peoples formerly living in Georgia and Alabama, now chiefly in Oklahoma.
Creek	2.
	syl	Creek
	pron	<krEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the languages of these peoples, belonging to the Muskhogean family.
creel	ety	C15: from Scottish, of obscure origin
creel	1.
	syl	creel
	pron	<krEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wickerwork basket, esp. one used to hold fish.
creel	2.
	syl	creel
	pron	<krEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wickerwork trap for catching lobsters, etc.
creel	3.
	syl	creel
	pron	<krEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the framework on a spinning machine that holds the bobbins.
creel	4.
	syl	creel
	pron	<krEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	West Yorkshire dialect.
	def	a wooden frame suspended from a ceiling, used for drying clothes.
creep	ety	Old English cr*_eopan; related to Old Frisian kri*_apa, Old Norse krj*_upa, Middle Low German kr*_upen 
creeps	infl
	head	creep
	syl	creeps
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
creeping	infl
	head	creep
	syl	creep+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
crept	infl
	head	creep
	syl	crept.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
creep	1.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to crawl with the body near to or touching the ground.
creep	2.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move slowly, quietly, or cautiously.
creep	3.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in a servile way; fawn; cringe.
creep	4.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or slip out of place, as from pressure or wear.
creep	5.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to grow along the ground or over rocks, producing roots, suckers, or tendrils at intervals.
creep	6.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a body or substance
	def	to become permanently deformed as a result of an applied stress, often when combined with heating.
creep	7.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to develop gradually.
	exam	1	creeping unrest.
creep	8.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have the sensation of something crawling over the skin.
creep	9.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of metals
	def	to undergo slow plastic deformation. {~}
creep	10.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of creeping or a creeping movement.
creep	11.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person considered to be obnoxious or servile.
creep	12.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the continuous permanent deforma?!tion of a body or substance as a result of stress or heat.
creep	13.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the gradual downwards movement of loose rock material, soil, etc., on a slope.
creep	14.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a slow relative movement of two adjacent parts, structural components, etc.
creep	15.
	syl	creep
	pron	<krEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	slow plastic deformation of metals.
creeper	1.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that creeps.
creeper	2.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, such as the ivy or periwinkle, that grows by creeping.
creeper	3.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the {tree creeper}.
creeper	4.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hooked instrument for dragging deep water.
creeper	5.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cradle}. a flat board or framework mounted on casters, used to lie on when working under cars.
creeper	6.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {daisycutter}. a bowled ball that keeps low or travels along the ground.
creeper	7.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of low iron supports for logs in a hearth.
creeper	8.
	syl	creep+er
	pron	<1krEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shoe with a soft sole.
creepie	0.
	syl	creep:ie
	pron	<1krEpi>, <1krip->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a low stool.
creeping bent grass	0.
	syl	creep+ing bent grass
	pos	n.
	def	a grass, grown as a pasture grass in Europe and North America: roots readily from the stem.
creeping Charlie	alt
	head	creeping Jennie
	or	creeping Jennie
	syl	creep+ing Char+lie
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
creeping Jennie	0.
	or	creeping Charlie
	syl	creep+ing Jen+nie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {moneywort}.
creeping thistle	0.
	syl	creep+ing this+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a weedy Eurasian thistle, common as a fast-spreading weed in the U.S. U.S. name: {Canada thistle}.
creeps	0.
	syl	creeps
	pron	<krEps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	a feeling of fear, repulsion, disgust, etc.
creepier	infl
	head	creepy
	syl	creep:i+er
	pos	adj.
creepiest	infl
	head	creepy
	syl	creep:i+est.
	pos	adj.
creepy	1.
	syl	creep:y
	pron	<1krEpi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having or causing a sensation of repulsion, horror, or fear, as of creatures crawling on the skin.
creepy	2.
	syl	creep:y
	pron	<1krEpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	creeping; slow-moving.
creepily	sub
	head	creepy
	syl	creep:i+ly
	pos	adv.
creepiness	sub
	head	creepy
	syl	creep:i+ness
	pos	n.
creepy-crawlies	infl
	head	creepy-crawly
	syl	creep:y-crawl:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
creepy-crawly	1.
	syl	creep:y-crawl:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a small crawling creature.
creepy-crawly	2.
	syl	creep:y-crawl:y
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	feeling or causing a sensation as of creatures crawling on one's skin.
creese	0.
	syl	creese
	pron	<krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {kris}.
cremate	ety	C19: from Latin crem*_are 
cremate	0.
	syl	cre+mate
	pron	<kri1mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burn up (something, esp. a corpse) and reduce to ash.
cremation	sub
	head	cremate
	syl	cre+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
cremationism	sub
	head	cremate
	syl	cre+1ma+tion+ism
	pos	n.
cremationist	sub
	head	cremate
	syl	cre+1ma+tion+ist
	pos	n.
cremator	1.
	syl	cre+ma+tor
	pron	<kri1mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {cinerator}. a furnace for cremating corpses.
cremator	2.
	syl	cre+ma+tor
	pron	<kri1mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates such a furnace.
crematoriums	infl
	head	crematorium
	or	crematoria
	syl	crem:a+to+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crematoria	infl
	head	crematorium
	or	crematoriums
	syl	crem:a+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crematorium	0.
	syl	crem:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<2krem*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a building in which corpses are cremated. Also called (esp. U.S.): {crematory}.
creme	1.
	syl	cr*`eme
	pron	<krem>, <krEm>, <krAm>, French <krem>
	pos	n.
	def	cream.
creme	2.
	syl	cr*`eme
	pron	<krem>, <krEm>, <krAm>, French <krem>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sweet liqueurs.
	exam	1	cr*`eme de moka.
creme	3.
	syl	cr*`eme
	pron	<krem>, <krEm>, <krAm>, French <krem>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a liqueur
	def	rich and sweet.
creme brul'ee	ety	literally, burnt cream
creme brul'ee	0.
	syl	cr*`eme br*^u+l*'ee
	pron	French. <krem> <bru1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a cream or custard dessert covered with caramelized sugar.
creme caramel	0.
	syl	cr*`eme car:a+mel
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert made of eggs, sugar, milk, etc., topped with caramel. Also called: {caramel cream}.
creme de cacao	ety	French, literally: cream of cacao
creme de cacao	0.
	syl	cr*`eme de ca+ca:o
	pron	<1krem> <d*> <ka:1ka:*u>, <1k*uk*u>, <1krEm>, <1krAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet liqueur with a chocolate flavour.
creme de la creme	ety	literally: cream of the cream
creme de la creme	0.
	syl	cr*`eme de la cr*`eme
	pron	French. <krem> <d*>, French. <la> <1krem>
	pos	n.
	def	the very best.
creme de menthe	ety	French, literally: cream of mint
creme de menthe	0.
	syl	cr*`eme de menthe
	pron	<1krem> <d*> <1menT>, <1mint>, <1krEm>, <1krAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a liqueur flavoured with peppermint, usually bright green in colour.
Cremona	0.
	syl	Cre+mo+na
	pron	Italian <krA1mo:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Lombardy on the River Po: noted for the manufacture of fine violins in the 16th-18th centuries. Pop.: 81983 (1971).
crenate	ety	C18: from New Latin cr*_en*_atus, from Medieval Latin, probably from Late Latin cr*_ena a notch
crenated	alt
	head	crenate
	or	crenate
	syl	cre+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
crenate	0.
	or	crenated
	syl	cre+nate
	pron	<1krEnAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a scalloped margin, as certain leaves.
crenately	sub
	head	crenate
	syl	cre+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
crenature	alt
	head	crenation
	or	crenation
	syl	cren:a+ture
	pron	<1kren*2tju*>, <1krE->
	pos	n.
crenation	1.
	or	crenature
	syl	cre+na+tion
	pron	<kri1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the rounded teeth or the notches between them on a crenate structure.
crenation	2.
	or	crenature
	syl	cre+na+tion
	pron	<kri1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a crenate formation or condition.
crenel	ety	C15: from Old French, literally: a little notch, from cren notch, from Late Latin cr*_ena 
crenelle	alt
	head	crenel
	or	crenel
	syl	cre+nelle
	pron	<kri1nel>
	pos	n.
crenel	1.
	or	crenelle
	syl	cren+el
	pron	<1krenL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of openings formed in the top of a wall or parapet and having slanting sides, as in a battlement.
crenel	2.
	or	crenelle
	syl	cren+el
	pron	<1krenL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {crenation}.
crenellate	ety	C19: from Old French creneler, from #7crenel  &- #!cren+el+@!lat+ed or U.S. #!cren+el+@!at+ed adj. &- @!cren+el+#!la+tion or U.S. @!cren+el@.#!a+tion n.
crenelate	alt
	head	crenellate
	or	crenellate
	syl	cren+el+ate
	pron	<1kreni2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
crenellate	1.
	or	crenelate
	syl	cren+el+late
	pron	<1kreni2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with battlements.
crenellate	2.
	or	crenelate
	syl	cren+el+late
	pron	<1kreni2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form square indentations in (a moulding, etc.).
crenulate	ety	C18: from New Latin cr*_enul*_atus, from cr*_enula, literally: a little notch; see #7crenel 
crenulated	alt
	head	crenulate
	or	crenulate
	syl	cren:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
crenulate	0.
	or	crenulated
	syl	cren:u+late
	pron	<1krenju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a margin very finely notched with rounded projections, as certain leaves.
crenulation	1.
	syl	cren:u+la+tion
	pron	<2krenju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the teeth or notches of a crenulate structure.
crenulation	2.
	syl	cren:u+la+tion
	pron	<2krenju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a crenulate formation.
creodont	ety	C19: from New Latin Creodonta, from Greek kreas flesh+ od*_on tooth
creodont	0.
	syl	cre:o+dont
	pron	<1krE*2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of extinct Tertiary mammals some of which are thought to have been the ancestors of modern carnivores: order
creole	ety	C17: via French and Spanish probably from Portuguese crioulo slave born in one's household, person of European ancestry born in the colonies, probably from criar to bring up, from Latin cre*_are to #7create 
creole	1.
	syl	cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a language that has its origin in extended contact between two language communities, one of which is generally European. It incorporates features from each and constitutes the mother tongue of a community. Compare {pidgin}.
creole	2.
	syl	cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of creole.
creole	3.
	syl	cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sauce or dish
	def	containing or cooked with tomatoes, green peppers, onions, etc.
Creole	1.a.
	syl	Cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a native-born person of European, esp. Spanish, ancestry.
Creole	1.b.
	syl	Cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a native-born person of mixed European and Negro ancestry who speaks a French or Spanish creole.
Creole	1.c.
	syl	Cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a native-born Negro as distinguished from one brought from Africa.
Creole	2.
	syl	Cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Louisiana and other Gulf States
	def	a native-born person of French ancestry.
Creole	3.
	syl	Cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the creolized French spoken in Louisiana, esp. in New Orleans.
Creole	4.
	syl	Cre+ole
	pron	<1krE*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of any of these peoples.
creolised	alt
	head	creolized
	or	creolized
	syl	cre:o+lised
	pron	<1krE*2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
creolized	0.
	or	creolised
	syl	cre:o+lized
	pron	<1krE*2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a language
	def	incorporating a considerable range of features from one or more unrelated languages, as the result of contact between language communities.
Creon	0.
	syl	Cre:on
	pron	<1krEon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the successor to Oedipus as king of Thebes; the brother of Jocasta. See also {Antigone}.
creophagous	ety	C19: from Greek kreophagos, from kreas flesh+-#7phagous 
creophagous	0.
	syl	cre+oph:a+gous
	pron	<kri1of*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	flesh-eating or carnivorous.
creophagy	sub
	head	creophagous
	syl	cre+oph:a+gy
	pron	<kri1of*Ji>
	pos	n.
creosol	ety	C19: from #7creos (#7ote) #7+ -#7ol %1
creosol	0.
	syl	cre:o+sol
	pron	<1krE*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale yellow insoluble oily liquid with a smoky odour and a burning taste; 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol: an active principle of creosote. Formula: CH\3O(CH\3)C\6H\3OH.
creosote	ety	C19: from Greek kreas flesh+ s*_ot*_er preserver, from s*_ozein to keep safe
creosote	1.
	syl	cre:o+sote
	pron	<1kri*2s*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale yellow liquid mixture with a burning taste and penetrating odour distilled from wood tar, esp. from beechwood, contains creosol and other phenols, and is used as an antiseptic.
creosote	2.
	syl	cre:o+sote
	pron	<1kri*2s*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {coal-tar creosote}. a thick dark liquid mixture prepared from coal tar, containing phenols: used as a preservative for wood. {~}
creosote	3.
	syl	cre:o+sote
	pron	<1kri*2s*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	to treat (wood) with creosote.
creosotic	sub
	head	creosote
	syl	cre:o+sot+ic
	pron	<2kri*1sotik>
	pos	adj.
creosote bush	0.
	syl	cre:o+sote bush
	pos	n.
	def	a shrub, (or of the western U.S. and Mexico, that has resinous leaves with an odour resembling creosote: family Also called: {greasewood}.
crepe	ety	C19: from French cr*^epe, from Latin crispus curled, uneven, wrinkled
crape	alt
	head	crepe
	or	crepe
	syl	crape
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
crepe	1.a.
	or	crape
	syl	crepe
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a light cotton, silk, or other fabric with a fine ridged or crinkled surface.
crepe	1.b.
	or	crape
	syl	crepe
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a crepe dress.
crepe	2.
	or	crape
	syl	crepe
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a black armband originally made of this, worn as a sign of mourning.
crepe	3.
	or	crape
	syl	crepe
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a very thin pancake, often rolled or folded around a filling.
crepe	4.
	or	crape
	syl	crepe
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crepe paper} or {crepe rubber}.
crepe	5.
	or	crape
	syl	crepe
	pron	<krAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or drape with crepe.
crepe de Chine	ety	C19: from French: Chinese crepe
crepe de Chine	0.a.
	syl	crepe de Chine
	pron	<2krAp> <d*> <1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a very thin crepe of silk or a similar light fabric.
crepe de Chine	0.b.
	syl	crepe de Chine
	pron	<2krAp> <d*> <1SEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a crepe-de-Chine blouse.
crepe hair	0.
	syl	crepe hair
	pos	n.
	def	artificial hair, usually plaited and made of wool or vegetable fibre, used in theatrical make-up.
crepe paper	0.
	syl	crepe pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	thin crinkled coloured paper, resembling crepe and used for decorations.
crepe rubber	1.
	syl	crepe rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a type of crude natural rubber in the form of colourless or pale yellow crinkled sheets, prepared by pressing bleached coagulated latex through corrugated rollers: used for the soles of shoes and in making certain surgical and medical goods. Sometimes shortened to {crepe}. Compare {smoked rubber}.
crepe rubber	2.
	syl	crepe rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a similar synthetic rubber.
crepes suzettes	infl
	head	crepe suzette
	syl	cr*^epes su+zettes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. some?!times; pl.
crepe suzette	0.
	syl	cr*^epe su+zette
	pron	<1krAp> <su:1zet>
	pos	n.
	mod	some?!times; pl.
	def	an orange-flavoured pancake flamb*'eed in a liqueur or brandy.
crepitate	ety	C17: from Latin crepit*_are 
crepitate	0.
	syl	crep:i+tate
	pron	<1krepi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a rattling or crackling sound; rattle or crackle.
crepitant	sub
	head	crepitate
	syl	crep:i+tant
	pos	adj.
crepitation	sub
	head	crepitate
	syl	crep:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
crepitus	ety	C19: from Latin, from crep*_are to crack, creak
crepitus	1.
	syl	crep:i+tus
	pron	<1krepit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crackling chest sound heard in pneumonia and other lung diseases.
crepitus	2.
	syl	crep:i+tus
	pron	<1krepit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the grating sound of two ends of a broken bone rubbing together.
crept	0.
	syl	crept
	pron	<krept>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {creep}.
crepuscular	ety	C17: from Latin crepusculum dusk, from creper dark
crepuscular	1.
	syl	cre+pus+cu+lar
	pron	<kri1p^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like twilight; dim.
crepuscular	2.
	syl	cre+pus+cu+lar
	pron	<kri1p^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain insects, birds, and other animals
	def	active at twilight or just before dawn.
Cres	0.
	syl	Cres.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Crescent.
crescendo	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: increasing, from crescere to grow, from Latin
crescendos	infl
	head	crescendo
	or	crescendi
	syl	cre+scen+dos
	pron	<-di>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crescendi	infl
	head	crescendo
	or	crescendos
	syl	cre+scen+di
	pron	<-di>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crescendo	1.a.
	syl	cre+scen+do
	pron	<kri1Send*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual increase in loudness or the musical direction or symbol indicating this. Abbrev.: {cresc}. Symbol: ###800151 ###800152 (written over the music affected).
crescendo	1.b.
	syl	cre+scen+do
	pron	<kri1Send*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a crescendo passage.
crescendo	2.
	syl	cre+scen+do
	pron	<kri1Send*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar gradual increase in loudness.
	exam	1	the cheers reached a crescendo.
crescendoes	infl
	head	crescendo
	syl	cre+scen+does
	pos	vb.
crescendoing	infl
	head	crescendo
	syl	cre+scen+do+ing
	pos	vb.
crescendoed	infl
	head	crescendo
	syl	cre+scen+doed.
	pos	vb.
crescendo	3.
	syl	cre+scen+do
	pron	<kri1Send*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase in loudness or force.
crescendo	4.
	syl	cre+scen+do
	pron	<kri1Send*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	with a crescendo.
crescent	ety	C14: from Latin cresc*_ens increasing, from crescere to grow
crescent	1.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the biconcave shape of the moon in its first or last quarters.
crescent	2.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	def	any shape or object resembling this.
crescent	3.a.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped street, often lined with houses of the same style.
crescent	3.b.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	Pelham Crescent.
crescent	4.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a crescent moon, used as the cadency mark of a second son.
crescent	5.a.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the emblem of Islam or Turkey.
crescent	5.b.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	n.
	def	Islamic or Turkish power.
crescent	6.
	syl	cres+cent
	pron	<1kresNt>, <-zNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	increasing or growing.
crescentic	sub
	head	crescent
	syl	cres+cen+tic
	pron	<kr*1sentik>
	pos	adj.
cresol	0.
	syl	cre+sol
	pron	<1krEsol>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic compound derived from phenol, existing in three isomeric forms: found in coal tar and creosote and used in making synthetic resins and as an antiseptic and disinfectant; hydroxytoluene. Formula: C\6H\4(CH\3)OH. Also called: {cresylic acid}.
cress	ety	Old English cressa; related to Old High German cresso cress, kresan to crawl
cress	0.
	syl	cress
	pron	<kres>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cruciferous plants of the genera etc., having pungent-tasting leaves often used in salads and as a garnish. See also {watercress, garden cress}.
cresset	ety	C14: from Old French craisset, from craisse #7grease 
cresset	0.
	syl	cres+set
	pron	<1kresit>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a metal basket mounted on a pole in which oil or pitch was burned for illumination.
Criseyde	infl
	head	Cressida
	or	Cressid
	syl	Cri:sey:de
	pos	n.
Cressid	infl
	head	Cressida
	or	Criseyde
	syl	Cres+sid
	pos	n.
Cressida	0.
	syl	Cres:si:da
	pron	<1kresid*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval adaptations of the story of Troy
	def	a lady who deserts her Trojan lover Troilus for the Greek Diomedes.
Cressy	0.
	syl	Cres+sy
	pron	<1kresi>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Cr*'ecy}.
crest	ety	C14: from Old French creste, from Latin crista 
crest	1.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft or growth of feathers, fur, or skin along the top of the heads of some birds, reptiles, and other animals.
crest	2.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling or suggesting this.
crest	3.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	the top, highest point, or highest stage of something.
crest	4.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge on the neck of a horse, dog, lion, etc.
crest	5.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	the mane or hair growing from this ridge.
crest	6.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental piece, such as a plume, on top of a helmet.
crest	7.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a symbol of a family or office, usually representing a beast or bird, born in addition to a coat of arms and used in medieval times to decorate the helmet.
crest	8.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge along the top of a roof, wall, etc.
crest	9.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge along the surface of a bone.
crest	10.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cresting}. identifying rings painted around an arrow shaft. {~}
crest	11.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come or rise to a high point.
crest	12.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lie at the top of; cap.
crest	13.
	syl	crest
	pron	<krest>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go to or reach the top of (a hill, wave, etc.).
crested	sub
	head	crest
	syl	crest+ed
	pos	adj.
crestless	sub
	head	crest
	syl	crest+less
	pos	adj.
crested tit	0.
	syl	crest+ed tit
	pos	n.
	def	a small European songbird, that has a greyish-brown plumage with a prominent speckled black-and-white crest: family (tits).
crestfallen	0.
	syl	crest+fall:en
	pron	<1krest2fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	dejected, depressed, or disheart?!ened.
crestfallenly	sub
	head	crestfallen
	syl	crest+2fall:en+ly
	pos	adv.
cresting	1.
	syl	crest+ing
	pron	<1krestiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental ridge along the top of a roof, wall, etc.
cresting	2.
	syl	crest+ing
	pron	<1krestiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Furniture.
	def	a shaped decorative toprail or horizontal carved ornament surmounting a chair, mirror, etc.
cresylic	ety	C19: from #7cre (#7o) #7s (#7ote) #7+ -#7yl+ -#7ic 
cresylic	0.
	syl	cre+syl+ic
	pron	<kri1silik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or containing creosote or cresol.
cretaceous	ety	C17: from Latin cr*_et*_aceus, from cr*_eta, literally: Cretan earth, that is, chalk
cretaceous	0.
	syl	cre+ta+ceous
	pron	<kri1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling chalk.
cretaceously	sub
	head	cretaceous
	syl	cre+1ta+ceous+ly
	pos	adv.
Cretaceous	1.
	syl	Cre+ta+ceous
	pron	<kri1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the last period of the Mesozoic era, between the Jurassic and Tertiary periods, lasting 65 million years during which chalk deposits were formed and flowering plants first appeared.
Crethe	2.
	head	Cretaceous
	syl	Cre+the.
	def	the Cretaceous period or rock system.
Crete	0.
	syl	Crete
	pron	<krEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in the E Mediterranean, the largest island of Greece: of archaeological importance for the ruins of Minoan civilization. Capital: Canea (Khan*'ia). Pop.: 456642 (1971). Area: 8331 sq. km (3249 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Kr*'iti}.
Cretan	sub
	head	Crete
	syl	Cre+tan
	pos	adj. n.
cretic	ety	C16: from Latin cr*_eticus consisting of the amphimacer, literally: Cretan, from Greek kr*_etikos, from Kr*_et*_e C#7rete 
cretic	0.
	syl	cre+tic
	pron	<1krEtik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot consisting of three syllables, the first long, the second short, and the third long (*_ *u #800153 *_ ). Also called: {amphimacer}. Compare {amphibrach}.
cretin	ety	C18: from French cr*'etin, from Swiss French crestin, from Latin Chr*_isti*_anus C#7hristian, alluding to the humanity of such people, despite their handicaps
cretin	1.
	syl	cret+in
	pron	<1kretin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person afflicted with cretinism: a mentally retarded dwarf with wide-set eyes, a broad flat nose, and protruding tongue.
cretin	2.
	syl	cret+in
	pron	<1kretin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered to be extremely stupid.
cretinoid	sub
	head	cretin
	syl	cret+in+2oid
	pos	adj.
cretinous	sub
	head	cretin
	syl	cret+in+ous
	pos	adj.
cretinism	0.
	syl	cret+in+ism
	pron	<1kreti2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition arising from a deficiency of thyroid hormone, present from birth, characterized by dwarfism and mental retardation. See also {myxoedema}.
cretonne	ety	C19: from French, from Creton Norman village where it originated
cretonne	0.a.
	syl	cre+tonne
	pron	<kre1ton>, <1kreton>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy cotton or linen fabric with a printed design, used for furnishing.
cretonne	0.b.
	syl	cre+tonne
	pron	<kre1ton>, <1kreton>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cretonne chair covers.
Creuse	0.
	syl	Creuse
	pron	French <kr$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in Limousin region. Capital: Gu*'eret. Pop.: 151341 (1975). Area: 5606 sq. km (2186 sq. miles).
crevasse	ety	C19: from French: #7crevice 
crevasse	1.
	syl	cre+vasse
	pron	<kri1v@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep crack or fissure, esp. in the ice of a glacier.
crevasse	2.
	syl	cre+vasse
	pron	<kri1v@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a break in a river embankment.
crevasse	3.
	syl	cre+vasse
	pron	<kri1v@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make a break or fissure in (a dyke, wall, etc.).
crevice	ety	C14: from Old French crevace, from crever to burst, from Latin crep*_are to crack
crevice	0.
	syl	crev+ice
	pron	<1krevis>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow fissure or crack; split; cleft.
crew	ety	C15 crue (military) reinforcement, from Old French creue augmentation, from Old French creistre to increase, from Latin crescere 
crew	H1.1.
	syl	crew
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	the men who man a ship, boat, aircraft, etc.
crew	H1.2.
	syl	crew
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a group of people assigned to a particular job or type of work.
crew	H1.3.
	syl	crew
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a gang, company, or crowd.
crew	H1.4.
	syl	crew
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a band of armed men.
crew	H1.5.
	syl	crew
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	to serve on (a ship) as a member of the crew.
crew	H2.0.
	syl	crew
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {{crow%2}}.
crew cut	ety	C20: from the style of haircut worn by the boat crews at Harvard and Yale Universities
crew cut	0.
	syl	crew cut
	pos	n.
	def	a closely cropped haircut for men, originating in the U.S.
Crewe	0.
	syl	Crewe
	pron	<kru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Cheshire: major railway junction. Pop.: 51302 (1971).
crewel	ety	C15: of unknown origin
crewel	0.
	syl	crew+el
	pron	<1kru:il>
	pos	n.
	def	a loosely twisted worsted yarn, used in fancy work and embroidery.
crewelist	sub
	head	crewel
	syl	crew+el+ist
	pos	n.
crewelwork	sub
	head	crewel
	syl	crew:el+2work
	pos	n.
crew neck	0.
	syl	crew neck
	pos	n.
	def	a plain round neckline in sweaters.
crew-neck	sub
	head	crew neck
	or	crew-necked
	syl	crew-2neck
	pos	adj.
crew-necked	sub
	head	crew neck
	or	crew-neck
	syl	crew-2necked
	pos	adj.
crib	ety	Old English cribb; related to Old Saxon kribbia, Old High German krippa; compare Middle High German kr*_ebe basket
crib	1.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's bed with slatted wooden sides; cot.
crib	2.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a cattle stall or pen.
crib	3.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a fodder rack or manger.
crib	4.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a bin or granary for storing grain, etc.
crib	5.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a small crude cottage or room.
crib	6.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	any small confined space.
crib	7.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a brothel.
crib	8.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a wicker basket.
crib	9.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the manger in which the infant Jesus was laid at birth.
crib	10.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a theft, esp. of another's writing or thoughts.
crib	11.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): { {pony} (sense 5).} a translation of a foreign text or a list of answers used by students, often illicitly, as an aid in lessons, examinations, etc.
crib	12.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cribbage}.
crib	13.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cribbage.
	def	the discard pile.
crib	14.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cribwork}. a framework of heavy timbers laid in layers at right angles to one another, used in the construction of foundations, mines, etc.
crib	15.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	def	a storage area for floating logs contained by booms.
crib	16.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	food, esp. a light meal.
cribs	infl
	head	crib
	syl	cribs
	pos	vb.
cribbing	infl
	head	crib
	syl	crib+bing
	pos	vb.
cribbed	infl
	head	crib
	syl	cribbed.
	pos	vb.
crib	17.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or enclose in or as if in a crib; furnish with a crib.
crib	18.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to steal another's writings or thoughts.
crib	19.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to copy either from a crib or from someone else during a lesson or examination.
crib	20.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line (a construction hole) with timber beams, logs, or planks.
crib	21.
	syl	crib
	pron	<krib>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to grumble.
cribber	sub
	head	crib
	syl	crib+ber
	pos	n.
cribbage	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
cribbage	0.
	syl	crib+bage
	pron	<1kribiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a game of cards for two to four, in which players try to win a set number of points before their opponents. Often shortened to {crib}.
cribbage board	0.
	syl	crib+bage board
	pos	n.
	def	a board, with pegs and holes, used for scoring at cribbage.
crib-biting	0.
	syl	crib-bit:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a harmful habit of horses in which the animal leans on the manger or seizes it with the teeth and swallows a gulp of air.
crib-biter	sub
	head	crib-biting
	syl	crib-2bit:er
	pos	n.
cribellum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Late Latin cribellum, diminutive of Latin cribrum a sieve
cribella	infl
	head	cribellum
	syl	cri+bel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cribellum	0.
	syl	cri+bel+lum
	pron	<kri1bel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sievelike spinning organ in certain spiders that occurs between the spinnerets.
cribriform	ety	C18: from New Latin cr*_ibriformis, from Latin cr*_ibrum a sieve+-#7form 
cribrous	alt
	head	cribriform
	or	cribriform
	syl	crib+rous
	pron	<1kribr*s>
	pos	adj.
cribriform	0.
	or	cribrous
	syl	crib+ri+form
	pron	<1kribri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	pierced with holes; sievelike.
cribwork	0.
	syl	crib+work
	pron	<1krib2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{crib} (sense 14)}.
James	infl
	head	Crichton
	syl	James
	pos	n.
Crichton	0.
	syl	Crich:ton
	pron	<1krItN>
	pos	n.
	def	1560-82. Scottish scholar and poet, called because of his alleged talents.
crick	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
crick	H1.1.
	syl	crick
	pron	<krik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a painful muscle spasm or cramp, esp. in the neck or back.
crick	H1.2.
	syl	crick
	pron	<krik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause a crick in (the neck, back, etc.).
crick	H2.0.
	syl	crick
	pron	<krik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dialect word for {creek}.
Francis Harry Compton	infl
	head	Crick
	syl	Fran:cis Har:ry Comp:ton.
	pos	n.
Crick	0.
	syl	Crick
	pron	<krik>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, English biochemist: helped to discover the helical structure of DNA; Nobel prize for medicine shared with James Watson and Maurice Wilkins 1962.
cricket	ety	C14: from Old French criquet, from criquer to creak, of imitative origin
cricket	H1.1.
	syl	crick+et
	pron	<1krikit>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the orthopterous family having long antennae and, in the males, the ability to produce a chirping sound (stridulation) by rubbing together the leathery forewings.
cricket	H1.2.
	syl	crick+et
	pron	<1krikit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related insects, such as the mole cricket.
cricket	ety	C16: from Old French criquet goal post, wicket, of uncertain origin
cricket	H2.1.a.
	syl	crick+et
	pron	<1krikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played by two teams of eleven players on a field with a wicket at either end of a 22-yard pitch, the object being for one side to score runs by hitting a hard leather-covered ball with a bat while the other side tries to dismiss them by bowling, catching, running them out, etc.
cricket	H2.1.b.
	syl	crick+et
	pron	<1krikit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a cricket bat.
not cricket	2.
	head	cricket
	syl	not cricket.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not fair play. {~}
cricket	H2.3.
	syl	crick+et
	pron	<1krikit>
	pos	n.
	def	to play cricket.
cricketer	sub
	head	cricket
	syl	crick+et+er
	pos	n.
cricket	ety	C17: of unknown origin
cricket	H3.0.
	syl	crick+et
	pron	<1krikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small low stool.
cricoid	ety	C18: from New Latin crico*_ides, from Greek krikoeid*_es ring-shaped, from krikos ring
cricoid	1.
	syl	cri+coid
	pron	<1krIkcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ring-shaped lowermost cartilage of the larynx.
cricoid	2.
	syl	cri+coid
	pron	<1krIkcid>
	pos	n.
	def	this cartilage.
cris de coeur	infl
	head	cri de coeur
	syl	cris de coeur.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cri de coeur	0.
	syl	cri de coeur
	pron	French. <kri d* 1k@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry from the heart; heartfelt or sincere appeal.
crier	1.
	syl	cri+er
	pron	<1krI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that cries.
crier	2.
	syl	cri+er
	pron	<1krI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an official who made public announcements, esp. in a town or court.
crier	3.
	syl	cri+er
	pron	<1krI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shouts advertisements about the goods he is selling.
crikey	ety	C19: euphemistic for Christ&! 
crikey	0.
	syl	cri+key
	pron	<1krIki>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of surprise.
crim	0.
	syl	crim
	pron	<krim>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	short for {criminal}.
crim	0.
	syl	crim.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	criminal.
crim con	0.
	syl	crim. con.
	qual	Law. abbrev. for
	def	criminal conversation.
crime	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin cr*_imen verdict, accusation, crime
crime	1.
	syl	crime
	pron	<krIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or omission prohibited and punished by law.
crime	2.a.
	syl	crime
	pron	<krIm>
	pos	n.
	def	unlawful acts in general.
	exam	1	a wave of crime.
crime	2.b.
	syl	crime
	pron	<krIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	crime wave.
crime	3.
	syl	crime
	pron	<krIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil act.
crime	4.
	syl	crime
	pron	<krIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something to be regretted.
	exam	1	it is a crime that he died young.
Crimea	0.
	syl	Cri+me:a
	pron	<krI1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR between the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov: a former autonomous republic of the Soviet Union (until 1946). Russian name: {Krym}.
Crimean	sub
	head	Crimea
	syl	Cri+1me:an
	pos	adj. n.
Crimean War	0.
	syl	Cri+me:an War
	pos	n.
	def	the war fought mainly in the Crimea between Russia on one side and Turkey, France, Sardinia, and Britain on the other (1853-56).
crime passionel	ety	from French
crime passionel	0.
	syl	crime pas+sio+nel
	qual	French
	def	krim pasj@$#!n$el) {crimes pas+sio+nel}. a crime committed from passion, esp. sexual passion. Also called: {crime of passion}.
crime sheet	0.
	syl	crime sheet
	pos	n.
	qual	Mil.
	def	a record of an individual's offences against regulations.
criminal	ety	C15: from Late Latin cr*_imin*_alis; see #7crime , -#7al %1
criminal	1.
	syl	crim:i+nal
	pron	<1kriminL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person charged with and convicted of crime.
criminal	2.
	syl	crim:i+nal
	pron	<1kriminL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who commits crimes for a living.
criminal	3.
	syl	crim:i+nal
	pron	<1kriminL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or guilty of crime.
criminal	4.
	syl	crim:i+nal
	pron	<1kriminL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to crime or its punishment.
	exam	1	criminal court;
	exam	2	criminal lawyer.
criminal	5.
	syl	crim:i+nal
	pron	<1kriminL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	senseless or deplorable.
	exam	1	a criminal waste of money.
criminally	sub
	head	criminal
	syl	crim:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
criminal conversation	1.
	syl	crim:i+nal con+ver+sa+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a common law action brought by a husband by which he claimed damages against an adulterer.
criminal conversation	2.
	syl	crim:i+nal con+ver+sa+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {adultery}.
criminalities	infl
	head	criminality
	syl	crim:i+nal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
criminality	1.
	syl	crim:i+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2krimi1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being criminal.
criminality	2.
	syl	crim:i+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2krimi1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a criminal act or practice.
criminal law	0.
	syl	crim:i+nal law
	pos	n.
	def	the body of law dealing with the constitution of offences and the punishment of offenders.
criminate	ety	C17: from Latin cr*_imin*_ar*_i to accuse
criminate	1.
	syl	crim:i+nate
	pron	<1krimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to charge with a crime; accuse.
criminate	2.
	syl	crim:i+nate
	pron	<1krimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to condemn or censure (an action, event, etc.).
criminate	3.
	syl	crim:i+nate
	pron	<1krimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	short for {incriminate}.
crimination	sub
	head	criminate
	syl	crim:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
criminative	sub
	head	criminate
	or	criminatory
	syl	crim:i+na+tive
	pron	<1krimin*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
criminatory	sub
	head	criminate
	or	criminative
	syl	crim:i+na+to:ry
	pron	<1krimin*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
criminator	sub
	head	criminate
	syl	crim:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
criminology	ety	C19: from Latin crimin- #7crime, -#7logy 
criminology	0.
	syl	crim:i+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2krimi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of crime, criminal behaviour, law enforcement, etc. See also {penology}.
criminological	sub
	head	criminology
	or	criminologic
	syl	crim:i+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2krimin*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
criminologic	sub
	head	criminology
	or	criminological
	syl	crim:i+no+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
criminologically	sub
	head	criminology
	syl	crim:i+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
criminologist	sub
	head	criminology
	syl	crim:i+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
crimmer	0.
	syl	crim+mer
	pron	<1krim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {krimmer}.
crimp	ety	Old English crympan; related to crump bent, Old Norse kreppa to contract, Old High German crumpf, Old Swedish crumb crooked; see #7cramp 
crimp	H1.1.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fold or press into ridges.
crimp	H1.2.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fold and pinch together (something, such as the edges of two pieces of metal).
crimp	H1.3.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to curl or wave (the hair) tightly, esp. with curling tongs.
crimp	H1.4.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (the edge of pastry) by pinching with the fingers to give a fluted effect.
crimp	H1.5.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gash (fish or meat) with a knife to make the flesh firmer and crisper when cooked.
crimp	H1.6.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bend or mould (leather) into shape, as for shoes.
crimp	H1.7.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to bend the edges of (a metal plate) before forming into a cylinder.
crimp	H1.8.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to hinder.
crimp	H1.9.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or result of folding or pressing together or into ridges.
crimp	H1.10.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a tight wave or curl in the hair.
crimp	H1.11.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a crease or fold in a metal sheet for rigidity or to make a lapped joint.
crimp	H1.12.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the natural wave of wool fibres.
crimper	sub
	head	crimp
	syl	crimp+er
	pos	n.
crimpy	sub
	head	crimp
	syl	crimp:y
	pos	adj.
crimp	ety	C17: of unknown origin
crimp	H2.1.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who swindled or pressganged men into military service.
crimp	H2.2.
	syl	crimp
	pron	<krimp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to recruit by coercion or under false pretences.
crimple	0.
	syl	crim+ple
	pron	<1krimpL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crumple, wrinkle, or curl.
Crimplene	0.
	syl	Crimp+lene
	pron	<1krimplEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a synthetic material similar to Terylene, characterized by its crease-resistance.
crimson	ety	C14: from Old Spanish cremesin, from Arabic qirmizi red of the kermes, from qirmiz #7kermes 
crimson	1.a.
	syl	crim+son
	pron	<1krimz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep or vivid red colour.
crimson	1.b.
	syl	crim+son
	pron	<1krimz*n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a crimson rose.
crimson	2.
	syl	crim+son
	pron	<1krimz*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become crimson.
crimson	3.
	syl	crim+son
	pron	<1krimz*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to blush.
crimsonness	sub
	head	crimson
	syl	crim+son+ness
	pos	n.
cringe	ety	Old English cringan to yield in battle; related to Old Norse krangr weak, Middle High German krenken to weaken
cringe	1.
	syl	cringe
	pron	<krinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shrink or flinch, esp. in fear or servility.
cringe	2.
	syl	cringe
	pron	<krinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in a servile or timid way.
cringe	3.
	syl	cringe
	pron	<krinJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of cringing.
cringer	sub
	head	cringe
	syl	cring+er
	pos	n.
cringingly	sub
	head	cringe
	syl	cring+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
cringle	ety	C17: from Low German Kringel small #7ring ; see #7crank, crinkle 
cringle	0.
	syl	crin+gle
	pron	<1kriGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	an eye at the edge of a sail, usually formed from a thimble or grommet.
crinite	ety	C16: from Latin cr*_in*_itus hairy, from cr*_inis hair
crinite	H1.0.
	syl	cri+nite
	pron	<1krInIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with soft hairs or tufts.
crinite	ety	C19: from Greek krinon lily+-#7ite %1
crinite	H2.0.
	syl	cri+nite
	pron	<1krInIt>, <1krin->
	pos	n.
	def	short for {encrinite}.
crinkle	ety	Old English crincan to bend, give way; related to Middle Dutch krinkelen to crinkle, Middle High German krank weak, ill, krenken to weaken
crinkle	1.
	syl	crin+kle
	pron	<1kriGkL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form wrinkles, twists, or folds.
crinkle	2.
	syl	crin+kle
	pron	<1kriGkL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a rustling noise.
crinkle	3.
	syl	crin+kle
	pron	<1kriGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrinkle, twist, or fold.
crinkle	4.
	syl	crin+kle
	pron	<1kriGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rustling noise.
crinkly	sub
	head	crinkle
	syl	crin+kly
	pos	adj.
crinkleroot	0.
	syl	crin:kle+root
	pron	<1kriGkL2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several species of the toothwort esp. of E North America, which has a fleshy pungent rhizome and clusters of white or pinkish flowers: family (crucifers).
crinkum-crankum	ety	C18: coinage based on #7crank %1
crinkum-crankum	0.
	syl	crin:kum-cran:kum
	pron	<1kriGk*m1kr@Gk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fanciful name for any object that is full of twists and turns.
crinoid	ety	C19: from Greek krinoeid*_es lily-like &- cri+#!noi+dal adj.
crinoid	1.
	syl	cri+noid
	pron	<1krIncid>, <1krin->
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive echinoderm of the class having delicate feathery arms radiating from a central disc. The group includes the free-swimming feather stars, the sessile sea lilies, and many stemmed fossil forms.
crinoid	2.
	syl	cri+noid
	pron	<1krIncid>, <1krin->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
crinoid	3.
	syl	cri+noid
	pron	<1krIncid>, <1krin->
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a lily.
crinoline	ety	C19: from French, from Italian crinolino, from crino horsehair, from Latin cr*_inis hair+ lino flax, from Latin l*_inum 
crinoline	1.
	syl	crin:o+line
	pron	<1krinLin>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff fabric, originally of horsehair and linen used in lining garments.
crinoline	2.
	syl	crin:o+line
	pron	<1krinLin>
	pos	n.
	def	a petticoat stiffened with this, worn to distend skirts, esp. in the mid-19th century.
crinoline	3.
	syl	crin:o+line
	pron	<1krinLin>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework of steel hoops worn for the same purpose.
crinum	ety	Latin: lily, from Greek krinon 
crinum	0.
	syl	cri+num
	pron	<1krIn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the mostly tropical amaryllidaceous genus having straplike leaves and clusters of lily-like flowers. Also called: {crinum lily}.
criollo	ety	Spanish: native; see #7creole 
criollos	infl
	head	criollo
	syl	cri+ol+los
	pron	<-l*uz>, Spanish <-jos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
criollo	1.
	syl	cri+ol+lo
	pron	<krE1*ul*u>, Spanish <kri1ojo>, Spanish <-jos>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Latin America of European descent, esp. of Spanish descent.
criollo	2.a.
	syl	cri+ol+lo
	pron	<krE1*ul*u>, Spanish <kri1ojo>, Spanish <-jos>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various South American breeds of domestic animal.
criollo	2.b.
	syl	cri+ol+lo
	pron	<krE1*ul*u>, Spanish <kri1ojo>, Spanish <-jos>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a criollo pony.
criollo	3.
	syl	cri+ol+lo
	pron	<krE1*ul*u>, Spanish <kri1ojo>, Spanish <-jos>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-quality variety of cocoa.
criollo	4.
	syl	cri+ol+lo
	pron	<krE1*ul*u>, Spanish <kri1ojo>, Spanish <-jos>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a criollo or criollos.
cripes	ety	C20: euphemistic for Christ&! 
cripes	0.
	syl	cripes
	pron	<krIps>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of surprise.
Hawley Harvey	infl
	head	Crippen
	syl	Haw:ley Har:vey
	pos	n.
Crippen	0.
	syl	Crip:pen
	pron	<1kripN>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1862-1910, U.S. doctor living in England: executed for poisoning his wife; the first criminal to be apprehended by the use of radio-telegraphy.
cripple	ety	Old English crypel; related to cr*_eopan to #7creep, Old Frisian kreppel a cripple, Middle Low German kr*"opel 
cripple	1.
	syl	crip+ple
	pron	<1kripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is lame.
cripple	2.
	syl	crip+ple
	pron	<1kripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is or seems disabled or deficient in some way.
	exam	1	a mental cripple.
cripple	3.
	syl	crip+ple
	pron	<1kripL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	a dense thicket, usually in marshy land.
cripple	4.
	syl	crip+ple
	pron	<1kripL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a cripple of; disable.
crippler	sub
	head	cripple
	syl	crip+pler
	pos	n.
Cripple Creek	0.
	syl	Crip+ple Creek
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Colorado: gold-mining centre since 1891, once the richest in the world.
crippling	0.
	syl	crip+pling
	pron	<1kripliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	very damaging or injurious.
cripplingly	sub
	head	crippling
	syl	crip+pling+ly
	pos	adv.
Cripps	0.
	syl	Cripps
	pron	<krips>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Staf@.ford}. 1889-1952, British Labour statesman; chancellor of the exchequer (1947-50).
Criseyde	0.
	syl	Cri:sey:de
	pron	<kri1sAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Cressida}.
crisis	ety	C15: from Latin: decision, from Greek krisis, from krinein to decide
crises	infl
	head	crisis
	syl	cri+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crisis	1.
	syl	cri+sis
	pron	<1krIsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a crucial stage or turning point in the course of something, esp. in a sequence of events or a disease.
crisis	2.
	syl	cri+sis
	pron	<1krIsis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable period, esp. one of extreme trouble or danger in politics, economics, etc.
crisis	3.
	syl	cri+sis
	pron	<1krIsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a sudden change, for better or worse, in the course of a disease.
crisp	ety	Old English, from Latin crispus curled, uneven, wrinkled
crisp	1.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	dry and brittle.
crisp	2.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	fresh and firm.
	exam	1	crisp lettuce.
crisp	3.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	invigorating or bracing.
	exam	1	a crisp breeze.
crisp	4.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	clear; sharp.
	exam	1	crisp reasoning.
crisp	5.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively or stimulating.
	exam	1	crisp conversa?!tion.
crisp	6.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	clean and orderly; neat.
	exam	1	a crisp appearance.
crisp	7.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	concise and pithy; terse.
	exam	1	a crisp reply.
crisp	8.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	adj.
	def	wrinkled or curly.
	exam	1	crisp hair.
crisp	9.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become crisp.
crisp	10.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a very thin slice of potato fried and eaten cold as a snack.
crisp	11.
	syl	crisp
	pron	<krisp>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is crisp.
crisply	sub
	head	crisp
	syl	crisp+ly
	pos	adv.
crispness	sub
	head	crisp
	syl	crisp+ness
	pos	n.
crispate	ety	C19: from Latin crisp*_are to curl
crispated	alt
	head	crispate
	or	crispate
	syl	cris+pat+ed
	pos	adj.
crispate	0.
	or	crispated
	syl	cris+pate
	pron	<1krispAt>, <-pit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a curled or waved appearance.
crispation	1.
	syl	cris+pa+tion
	pron	<kri1spAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of curling or state of being curled.
crispation	2.
	syl	cris+pa+tion
	pron	<kri1spAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any slight muscular spasm or contraction that gives a creeping sensation.
crispation	3.
	syl	cris+pa+tion
	pron	<kri1spAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight undulation, such as a ripple on the surface of water.
crispbread	0.
	syl	crisp+bread
	pron	<1krisp2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin dry biscuit made of wheat or rye.
crisper	0.
	syl	crisp+er
	pron	<1krisp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartment in a refrigerator for storing salads, vegetables, etc., in order to keep them fresh.
Francesco	infl
	head	Crispi
	syl	Fran:ces:co
	pron	<fran1CAsko>
	pos	n.
Crispi	0.
	syl	Cris:pi
	pron	Italian <1krispi>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-1901, Italian statesman; premier (1887-91; 1893-96).
Saint	infl
	head	Crispin
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Crispin	0.
	syl	Cris:pin
	pron	<1krispin>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd century #7a.d., legendary Roman Christian martyr, with his brother {Cris@.pin@.i@.an} (kr$Is#!p$In$I$$n): they are the patron saints of shoemakers. Feast day: Oct. 25.
crispier	infl
	head	crispy
	syl	crisp:i+er
	pos	adj.
crispiest	infl
	head	crispy
	syl	crisp:i+est.
	pos	adj.
crispy	1.
	syl	crisp:y
	pron	<1krispi>
	pos	adj.
	def	crisp.
crispy	2.
	syl	crisp:y
	pron	<1krispi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having waves or curls.
crispily	sub
	head	crispy
	syl	crisp:i+ly
	pos	adv.
crispiness	sub
	head	crispy
	syl	crisp:i+ness
	pos	n.
crisscross	1.
	syl	criss+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a crosswise pattern.
crisscross	2.
	syl	criss+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark with or consist of a pattern of crossing lines.
crisscross	3.
	syl	criss+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a number of lines
	def	crossing one another in different directions.
crisscross	4.
	syl	criss+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern made of crossing lines.
crisscross	5.
	syl	criss+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. term for {noughts and crosses}.
crisscross	6.
	syl	criss+cross
	pron	<1kris2kros>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a crosswise manner or pattern.
crissum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin criss*_are to move the haunches
crissa	infl
	head	crissum
	syl	cris+sa
	pron	<-s*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crissum	0.
	syl	cris+sum
	pron	<1kris*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the area or feathers surrounding the cloaca of a bird.
crissal	sub
	head	crissum
	syl	cris+sal
	pos	adj.
crista	ety	C20: from Latin: #7crest 
cristae	infl
	head	crista
	syl	cris+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crista	0.
	syl	cris+ta
	pron	<1krist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Biology. a structure resembling a ridge or crest, as on the inner membrane of a mitochondrion.
cristate	ety	C17: from Latin crist*_atus, from crista #7crest 
cristated	alt
	head	cristate
	or	cristate
	syl	cris+tat+ed
	pos	adj.
cristate	1.
	or	cristated
	syl	cris+tate
	pron	<1kristAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a crest.
cristate	2.
	or	cristated
	syl	cris+tate
	pron	<1kristAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a crest.
cristobalite	ety	C19: from German, named after Cerro San Crist*'obal, Mexico, where it was discovered
cristobalite	0.
	syl	cris+to+bal+ite
	pron	<kris1t*ub*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white microcrystalline mineral consisting of silica and occurring in volcanic rocks. Formula: SiO\2.
crit	1.
	syl	crit.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Med.
	def	critical.
crit	2.
	syl	crit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	criticism.
criterion	ety	C17: from Greek krit*_erion from krit*_es judge, from krinein to decide#e Usage. Criteria, the plural of criterion, is not acceptable as a singular noun in careful written and spoken English: this criterion is not valid; these criteria are not valid.
criteria	infl
	head	criterion
	or	criterions
	syl	cri+te:ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
criterions	infl
	head	criterion
	or	criteria
	syl	cri+te:ri+ons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
criterion	0.
	syl	cri+te:ri+on
	pron	<krI1ti*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard by which something can be judged or decided.
critic	ety	C16: from Latin criticus, from Greek kritikos capable of judging, from krit*_es judge; see #7criterion 
critic	1.
	syl	crit+ic
	pron	<1kritik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who judges something.
critic	2.
	syl	crit+ic
	pron	<1kritik>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional judge of art, music, literature, etc.
critic	3.
	syl	crit+ic
	pron	<1kritik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who often finds fault and criticizes.
critical	1.
	syl	crit:i+cal
	pron	<1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or making severe or negative judgments.
critical	2.
	syl	crit:i+cal
	pron	<1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing careful or analytical evaluations.
	exam	1	a critical dissertation.
critical	3.
	syl	crit:i+cal
	pron	<1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving a critic or criticism.
critical	4.
	syl	crit:i+cal
	pron	<1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or forming a crisis; crucial; decisive.
	exam	1	a critical operation.
critical	5.
	syl	crit:i+cal
	pron	<1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgently needed.
	exam	1	critical medical supplies.
critical	6.
	syl	crit:i+cal
	pron	<1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of, denoting, or concerned with a state in which the properties of a system undergo an abrupt change.
	exam	1	a critical temperature.
go critical	7.
	head	critical
	syl	go critical.
	usage	of a nuclear power station or reactor
	def	to reach a state in which a nuclear-fission chain reaction becomes self-sustaining. &- {@!crit@.i+#!cal+i@.ty}
critically	sub
	head	critical
	syl	crit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
criticalness	sub
	head	critical
	syl	crit:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
critical angle	1.
	syl	crit:i+cal an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest possible angle of incidence for which light rays are totally reflected at an interface between substances of different refractive index.
critical angle	2.
	syl	crit:i+cal an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stalling angle}.
critical apparatus	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal ap+pa+rat+us
	pos	n.
	def	the variant readings, footnotes, etc. found in a scholarly work or a critical edition of a text. Also called: {apparatus criticus}.
critical constants	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal con+stants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the physical constants that express the properties of a substance in its critical state. See {critical pressure, critical temperature}.
critical mass	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal mass
	pos	n.
	def	the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a nuclear chain reaction.
critical path analysis	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal path a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for planning complex projects by analysing alternative systems with reference to the critical path, which is the sequence of stages requiring the longest time.
critical period	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a period in a lifetime during which a specific stage of development usually occurs. If it fails to do so, it cannot afterwards occur.
critical point	1.a.
	syl	crit:i+cal point
	pos	n.
	def	the point on a phase diagram that represents the critical state of a substance.
critical point	1.b.
	syl	crit:i+cal point
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {critical state}.
critical point	2.
	syl	crit:i+cal point
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the U.S. name for {stationary point}.
critical pressure	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the pressure of a gas or the saturated vapour pressure of a substance in its critical state.
critical state	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal state
	pos	n.
	def	the state of a substance in which two of its phases have the same temperature, pressure, and volume. Also called: {critical point}.
critical temperature	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal tem+per:a+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature of a substance in its critical state. A gas can only be liquefied by pressure alone at temperatures below its critical temperature.
critical volume	0.
	syl	crit:i+cal vol+ume
	pos	n.
	def	the volume occupied by one mole or unit mass of a substance in its critical state.
criticism	1.
	syl	crit:i+cism
	pron	<1kriti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of making an unfavourable or severe judgment, comment, etc.
criticism	2.
	syl	crit:i+cism
	pron	<1kriti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis or evaluation of a work of art, literature, etc.
criticism	3.
	syl	crit:i+cism
	pron	<1kriti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation of a critic.
criticism	4.
	syl	crit:i+cism
	pron	<1kriti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a work that sets out to evaluate or analyse.
criticism	5.
	syl	crit:i+cism
	pron	<1kriti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {textual criticism}. the investigation of a particular text, with related material, in order to establish an authentic text.
criticise	alt
	head	criticize
	or	criticize
	syl	crit:i+cise
	pron	<1kriti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
criticize	1.
	or	criticise
	syl	crit:i+cize
	pron	<1kriti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to judge (some?!thing) with disapproval; censure.
criticize	2.
	or	criticise
	syl	crit:i+cize
	pron	<1kriti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to evaluate or analyse (something).
criticizable	sub
	head	criticize
	or	criticisable
	syl	crit:i+2ciz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
criticisable	sub
	head	criticize
	or	criticizable
	syl	crit:i+2cis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
criticizer	sub
	head	criticize
	or	criticiser
	syl	crit:i+2ciz+er
	pos	n.
criticiser	sub
	head	criticize
	or	criticizer
	syl	crit:i+2cis+er
	pos	n.
criticizingly	sub
	head	criticize
	or	criticisingly
	syl	crit:i+2ciz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
criticisingly	sub
	head	criticize
	or	criticizingly
	syl	crit:i+2cis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
critique	ety	C17: from French, from Greek kritik*_e, from kritikos able to discern
critique	1.
	syl	cri+tique
	pron	<kri1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a critical essay or commentary, esp. on artistic work.
critique	2.
	syl	cri+tique
	pron	<kri1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or art of criticizing.
critter	0.
	syl	crit+ter
	pron	<1krit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dialect word for {creature}.
croak	ety	Old English cr*_acettan; related to Old Norse kr*_aka a crow; see #7creak 
croak	1.
	syl	croak
	pron	<kr*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of frogs, crows, etc.
	def	to make a low, hoarse cry.
croak	2.
	syl	croak
	pron	<kr*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in this manner, esp. when exhausted.
	exam	1	he croaked out the news.
croak	3.
	syl	croak
	pron	<kr*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grumble or be pessimistic.
croak	4.a.
	syl	croak
	pron	<kr*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to die.
croak	4.b.
	syl	croak
	pron	<kr*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill.
croak	5.
	syl	croak
	pron	<kr*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a low hoarse utterance or sound.
croaky	sub
	head	croak
	syl	croak:y
	pos	adj.
croakily	sub
	head	croak
	syl	croak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
croakiness	sub
	head	croak
	syl	croak:i+ness
	pos	n.
croaker	1.
	syl	croak+er
	pron	<1kr*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, bird, etc., that croaks.
croaker	2.
	syl	croak+er
	pron	<1kr*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mainly tropical marine sciaenid fishes, such as ({yellowfin croaker}) , that utter croaking noises.
croaker	3.
	syl	croak+er
	pron	<1kr*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a grumbling person.
Croat	1.a.
	syl	Cro+at
	pron	<1kr*u@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Croatia.
Croat	1.b.
	syl	Cro+at
	pron	<1kr*u@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in other parts of Yugoslavia
	def	a speaker of Croatian.
Croat	2.
	syl	Cro+at
	pron	<1kr*u@t>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Croatian}.
Croatia	0.
	syl	Cro:a+tia
	pron	<kr*u1AS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of NW Yugo?!slavia: settled by Croats in the 7th century; belonged successively to Hungary, Turkey, and Austria, until the formation of Yugoslavia (1918). Capital: Zagreb. Pop.: 4426221 (1971). Area: 56538 sq. km (22050 sq. miles). Serbo-Croatian name: {Hrvatska}.
Croatian	1.
	syl	Cro:a+tian
	pron	<kr*u1AS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Croatia, its people, or their dialect of Serbo-Croatian.
Croatian	2.
	syl	Cro:a+tian
	pron	<kr*u1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Serbo-Croatian spoken in Croatia.
Croatian	3.a.
	syl	Cro:a+tian
	pron	<kr*u1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Croatia.
Croatian	3.b.
	syl	Cro:a+tian
	pron	<kr*u1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in other parts of Yugoslavia
	def	a speaker of the Croatian dialect.
Benedetto	infl
	head	Croce
	syl	Ben:e:det:to
	pron	<2bAnA1dAtto>
	pos	n.
Croce	0.
	syl	Cro:ce
	pron	Italian <1kro:CA>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1952, Italian philosopher, critic, and statesman: an opponent of fascism, he helped re-establish liberalism in post-war Italy.
crocein	ety	C20: from Latin croceus yellow +-#7in 
crocein	0.
	syl	cro+ce:in
	pron	<1kr*usiin>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a group of red or orange acid azo dyes.
crochet	ety	C19: from French crochet, diminutive of croc hook, probably of Scandinavian origin
crochets	infl
	head	crochet
	syl	cro+chets
	pron	<-SAz>, <-Siz>
	pos	vb.
crocheting	infl
	head	crochet
	syl	cro+chet+ing
	pron	<-SAiG>, <-SiiG>
	pos	vb.
crocheted	infl
	head	crochet
	syl	cro+cheted
	pron	<-SAd>, <-Sid>
	pos	vb.
crochet	1.
	syl	cro+chet
	pron	<1kr*uSA>, <-Si>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a piece of needlework, a garment, etc.) by looping and intertwining thread with a hooked needle ({crochet hook) }.
crochet	2.
	syl	cro+chet
	pron	<1kr*uSA>, <-Si>
	pos	n.
	def	work made by crocheting.
crochet	3.
	syl	cro+chet
	pron	<1kr*uSA>, <-Si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {crocket}.
crocheter	sub
	head	crochet
	syl	cro+chet+er
	pos	n.
crocidolite	ety	C19: from Greek krokis nap on woollen cloth+-#7lite 
crocidolite	0.
	syl	cro+cid:o+lite
	pron	<kr*u1sid*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue fibrous amphibole mineral consisting of sodium iron silicate: a variety of asbestos used in cement products and pressure piping.
crock	ety	Old English crocc pot; related to Old Norse krukka jug, Middle Low German kr*_uke pot
crock	H1.1.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	n.
	def	an earthen pot, jar, etc.
crock	H1.2.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of broken earthenware.
crock	ety	C15: originally Scottish; related to Norwegian krake unhealthy animal, Dutch kraak decrepit person or animal
crock	H2.1.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a person or thing, such as a car, that is old or decrepit (esp. in the phrase {old crock) }.
crock	H2.2.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	n.
	def	an old broken-down horse or ewe.
crock	H2.3.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to become or cause to become weak or disabled.
crock	ety	C17: probably from #7crock %1
crock	H3.1.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	soot or smut.
crock	H3.2.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	n.
	def	colour that rubs off fabric.
crock	H3.3.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	to soil with or as if with soot.
crock	H3.4.
	syl	crock
	pron	<krok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a dyed fabric
	def	to release colour when rubbed, as a result of imperfect dyeing.
crocked	1.
	syl	crocked
	pron	<krokt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	injured.
crocked	2.
	syl	crocked
	pron	<krokt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.; U.S.
	def	drunk.
crockery	0.
	syl	crock+er:y
	pron	<1krok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	china dishes, earthen vessels, etc., collectively.
crocket	ety	C17: from Anglo-French croket a little hook, from croc hook, of Scandinavian origin
crocket	0.
	syl	crock+et
	pron	<1krokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved ornament in the form of a curled leaf or cusp, used in Gothic architecture. Also called: {crochet}.
David	infl
	head	Crockett
	syl	Da:vid
	pos	n.
Crockett	0.
	syl	Crock:ett
	pron	<1krokit>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1786-1836, U.S. frontiersman, politician, and soldier.
Crockford	0.
	syl	Crock+ford
	pron	<1krokf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the standard directory of living Anglican clergy.
crocodile	ety	C13: via Old French, from Latin crocod*_ilus, from Greek krokodeilos lizard, ultimately from krok*_e pebble+ drilos worm; referring to its fondness for basking on shingle
crocodile	1.
	syl	croc:o+dile
	pron	<1krok*2dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any large tropical reptile, such as ({African crocodile}) , of the family order (crocodilians). They have a broad head, tapering snout, massive jaws, and a thick outer covering of bony plates.
crocodile	2.
	syl	croc:o+dile
	pron	<1krok*2dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any other reptile of the order a crocodilian.
crocodile	3.a.
	syl	croc:o+dile
	pron	<1krok*2dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	leather made from the skin of any of these animals.
crocodile	3.b.
	syl	croc:o+dile
	pron	<1krok*2dIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	crocodile shoes.
crocodile bird	0.
	syl	croc:o+dile bird
	pos	n.
	def	an African courser, that lives close to rivers and is thought to feed on insects parasitic on crocodiles.
Crocodile River	0.
	syl	Croc:o+dile Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Limpopo}.
crocodile tears	ety	from the belief that crocodiles wept over their prey to allure further victims
crocodile tears	0.
	syl	croc:o+dile tears
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an insincere show of grief; false tears.
crocodilian	1.
	syl	croc:o+dil+i:an
	pron	<2krok*1dili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any large predatory reptile of the order which includes the crocodiles, alligators, and caymans. They live in or near water and have a long broad snout, powerful jaws, a four-chambered heart, and socketed teeth.
crocodilian	2.
	syl	croc:o+dil+i:an
	pron	<2krok*1dili*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
crocodilian	3.
	syl	croc:o+dil+i:an
	pron	<2krok*1dili*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a crocodile.
crocoite	ety	C19: from krokoeis saffron-coloured, golden+-#7ite %1
crocoisite	alt
	head	crocoite
	or	crocoite
	syl	cro+co:i+site
	pron	<kr*u1k*ui2sIt>, <1kr*u?!kw*2sIt>
	pos	n.
crocoite	0.
	or	crocoisite
	syl	cro+co+ite
	pron	<1kr*uk*u2It>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare orange secondary mineral consisting of lead chromate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: PbCrO\4. Also called: {red-lead ore}.
crocus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin crocus, from Greek krokos saffron, of Semitic origin
crocuses	infl
	head	crocus
	syl	cro+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crocus	1.
	syl	cro+cus
	pron	<1kr*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the iridaceous genus widely cultivated in gardens, having white, yellow, or purple flowers. See also {autumn crocus}.
crocus	2.
	syl	cro+cus
	pron	<1kr*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {jewellers' rouge}.
crocus	3.
	syl	cro+cus
	pron	<1kr*uk*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a saffron yellow colour.
Croesus	1.
	syl	Croe:sus
	pron	<1krEs*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??546 #7b.c., the last king of Lydia (560-546), noted for his great wealth.
Croesus	2.
	syl	Croe:sus
	pron	<1krEs*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any very rich man.
croft	ety	Old English croft; related to Middle Dutch krocht hill, field, Old English creopan to #7creep 
croft	1.
	syl	croft
	pron	<kroft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small enclosed plot of land, adjoining a house, worked by the occupier and his family, esp. in Scotland.
croft	2.
	syl	croft
	pron	<kroft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.; Lancashire dialect.
	def	a patch of waste land, formerly one used for bleaching fabric in the sun.
crofter	0.
	syl	croft+er
	pron	<1kroft*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an owner or tenant of a small farm, esp. in Scotland or northern England.
Crohn's disease	ety	C20: named after B. B. Crohn (born 1884), U.S. physician
Crohn's disease	0.
	syl	Crohn's dis+ease
	pron	<kr*unz>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation, thickening, and ulceration of any of various parts of the intestine, esp. the ileum. Also called: {regional enteritis}.
croissant	ety	French, literally: crescent
croissant	0.
	syl	crois+sant
	pron	<1krw^soG>, French <krwa1s?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a flaky crescent-shaped bread roll made of a yeast dough similar to puff pastry.
Croix de Guerre	ety	literally: cross of war
Croix de Guerre	0.
	syl	Croix de Guerre
	pron	French. <krwa d* 1ge:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a French military decoration awarded for gallantry in battle.
Cro-Magnon man	ety	C19: named after the cave (Cro-Magnon), Dordogne, France, where the remains were first found
Cro-Magnon man	0.
	syl	Cro-Mag:non man
	pron	<1kr*u> <1m@njon>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of modern man, who lived in Europe during late Palaeolithic times, having tall stature, long head, and a relatively large cranial capacity.
crombec	ety	C19: via French from Dutch krom crooked+ bek #7beak 
crombec	0.
	syl	crom+bec
	pron	<1krombek>
	pos	n.
	def	any African Old World warbler of the genus having colourful plumage.
cromlech	ety	C17: from Welsh, from crom, feminine of crwm bent, arched+ llech flat stone
cromlech	1.
	syl	crom+lech
	pron	<1kromlek>
	pos	n.
	def	a megalithic chamber tomb or dolmen.
cromlech	2.
	syl	crom+lech
	pron	<1kromlek>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle of prehistoric standing stones or a single one.
Samuel	infl
	head	Crompton
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	pos	n.
Crompton	0.
	syl	Cromp:ton
	pron	<1krompt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1753-1827, English inventor of the spinning mule (1779).
Oliver	1.
	head	Cromwell
	syl	Ol:i:ver.
	def	1599-1658, English general and statesman. A convinced Puritan, he was an effective leader of the parliamentary army in the Civil War. After the execution of Charles I he quelled the Royalists in Scotland and Ireland, and became Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1653-58).
Cromwell	2.
	syl	Crom:well
	pron	<1kromw*l>, <-wel>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Rich@.ard}. 1626-1712, Lord Protector of the Commonwealth (1658-59).
Thomas	3.
	head	Cromwell
	syl	Thom:as
	def	Earl of Essex. ??1485-1540, English statesman. He was secretary to Cardinal Wolsey (1514), after whose fall he became chief adviser to Henry VIII. He drafted most of the Reformation legislation, securing its passage through parliament, the power of which he thereby greatly enhanced. He was executed after losing Henry's favour.
Cromwellian	sub
	head	Cromwell
	syl	Crom+wel+li:an
	pron	<krom1weli*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Cromwell Current	ety	C20: named after T. Cromwell (1922-1958), U.S. oceanographer
Cromwell Current	0.
	syl	Crom+well Cur+rent
	pron	<1kromwel>, <-w*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an equatorial Pacific current, flowing eastward from the Hawaiian Islands to the Gal*'apagos Islands.
crone	ety	C14: from Old Northern French carogne carrion, ultimately from Latin caro flesh
crone	0.
	syl	crone
	pron	<kr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a witchlike old woman.
cronk	ety	C19: compare #7crank %2
cronk	0.
	syl	cronk
	pron	<kroGk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral.
	def	unfit; unsound.
Cronos	infl
	head	Cronus
	or	Kronos
	syl	Cro:nos
	pron	<1kr*unos>
	pos	n.
Kronos	infl
	head	Cronus
	or	Cronos
	syl	Kro:nos
	pron	<1kr*unos>
	pos	n.
Cronus	0.
	syl	Cro:nus
	pron	<1kr*un*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titan, son of Uranus (sky) and Gaea (earth), who ruled the world until his son Zeus dethroned him. Roman counterpart: {Saturn}.
crony	ety	C17: student slang (Cambridge), from Greek khronios of long duration, from khronos time
cronies	infl
	head	crony
	syl	cro+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crony	0.
	syl	cro+ny
	pron	<1kr*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a friend or companion.
crook	ety	C12: from Old Norse krokr hook; related to Swedish krok, Danish krog hook, Old High German kr*_acho hooked tool
crook	1.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved or hooked thing.
crook	2.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a staff with a hooked end, such as a bishop's crosier or shepherd's staff.
crook	3.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a turn or curve; bend.
crook	4.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dishonest person, esp. a swindler or thief.
crook	5.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of crooking or bending.
crook	6.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shank}. a piece of tubing added to a brass instrument in order to obtain a lower harmonic series.
crook	7.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bend or curve or cause to bend or curve.
crook	8.a.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	adj.
	def	ill.
crook	8.b.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of poor quality.
crook	8.c.
	syl	crook
	pron	<kruk>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant; bad.
go (off) crook	9.
	head	crook
	syl	go (off) crook.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to lose one's temper.
go crook at	10.
	head	crook
	or	on
	syl	go crook at
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to rebuke or upbraid.
crookback	0.
	syl	crook+back
	pron	<1kruk2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {hunchback}.
crookbacked	sub
	head	crookback
	syl	crook+2backed
	pos	adj.
crooked	1.
	syl	crook+ed
	pron	<1krukid>
	pos	adj.
	def	bent, angled or winding.
crooked	2.
	syl	crook+ed
	pron	<1krukid>
	pos	adj.
	def	set at an angle; not straight.
crooked	3.
	syl	crook+ed
	pron	<1krukid>
	pos	adj.
	def	deformed or contorted.
crooked	4.
	syl	crook+ed
	pron	<1krukid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dishonest or illegal.
crooked on	5.
	head	crooked
	syl	crooked on.
	pron	<also krukt>
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	hostile or averse to.
crookedly	sub
	head	crooked
	syl	crook+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
crookedness	sub
	head	crooked
	syl	crook+ed+ness
	pos	n.
Crookes	0.
	syl	Crookes
	pron	<kruks>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1832-1919, English chemist and physicist: he investigated the properties of cathode rays and invented a type of radiometer and the lens named after him.
Crookes lens	0.
	syl	Crookes lens
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lens, used in sunglasses, that is made from glass containing cerium. It reduces the transmission of ultraviolet radiation.
Crookes radiometer	0.
	syl	Crookes ra+di+om+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a type of radiometer consisting of an evacuated glass bulb containing a set of lightweight vanes, each blackened on one side. The vanes are mounted on a vertical axis and revolve when light, or other radiant energy, falls on them.
Crookes space	0.
	syl	Crookes space
	pos	n.
	def	a dark region that occurs near the cathode in some low-pressure gas-discharge tubes. Also called: {Crookes dark space}.
Crookes tube	0.
	syl	Crookes tube
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cathode-ray tube in which the electrons are produced by a glow discharge in a low-pressure gas.
croon	ety	C14: via Middle Dutch cr*_onen to groan; compare Old High German chr*_onan to chatter, Latin gingr*_ire to cackle (of geese)
croon	1.
	syl	croon
	pron	<kru:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing or speak in a soft low tone.
croon	2.
	syl	croon
	pron	<kru:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to lament or wail.
croon	3.
	syl	croon
	pron	<kru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft low singing or humming.
crooner	sub
	head	croon
	syl	croon+er
	pos	n.
crop	ety	Old English cropp; related to Old Norse kroppr rump, body, Old High German kropf goitre, Norwegian kr*"oypa to bend
crop	1.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	the produce of cultivated plants, esp. cereals, vegetables, and fruit.
crop	2.a.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of such produce in any particular season.
crop	2.b.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	the yield of some other farm produce.
	exam	1	the lamb crop.
crop	3.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of products, thoughts, people, etc., appearing at one time or in one season.
	exam	1	a crop of new publications.
crop	4.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	the stock of a thonged whip.
crop	5.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {riding crop}.
crop	6.a.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	a pouchlike expanded part of the oesophagus of birds, in which food is stored or partially digested before passing on to the gizzard.
crop	6.b.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar structure in insects, earthworms, and other invertebrates.
crop	7.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire tanned hide of an animal.
crop	8.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	a short cropped hair style. See also {Eton crop}.
crop	9.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	a notch in or a piece cut out of the ear of an animal.
crop	10.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of cropping.
crops	infl
	head	crop
	syl	crops
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
cropping	infl
	head	crop
	syl	crop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
cropped	infl
	head	crop
	syl	cropped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
crop	11.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cut (hair, grass, etc.) very short.
crop	12.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cut and collect (mature produce) from the land or plant on which it has been grown.
crop	13.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to clip part of (the ear or ears) of (an animal), esp. as a means of identification.
crop	14.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to cause (land) to bear or (of land) to bear or yield a crop.
	exam	1	the land cropped well.
crop	15.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of herbivorous animals
	def	to graze on (grass or similar vegetation).
crop	16.
	syl	crop
	pron	<krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to cut off or mask unwanted edges or areas of (a negative or print).
crop-dusting	0.
	syl	crop-dust:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the spreading of fungicide, etc. on crops in the form of dust, often from an aircraft.
crop-eared	0.
	syl	crop-eared
	pos	adj.
	def	having the ears or hair cut short.
crop out	0.
	syl	crop out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a formation of rock strata
	def	to appear or be exposed at the surface of the ground; outcrop.
cropper	1.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cultivates or harvests a crop.
cropper	2.a.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting machine for removing the heads from castings and ingots.
cropper	2.b.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a guillotine for cutting lengths of bar or strip.
cropper	3.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for shearing the nap from cloth.
cropper	4.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or breed of plant that will produce a certain kind of crop under specified conditions.
	exam	1	a poor cropper on light land.
cropper	5.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a variety of domestic pigeon with a puffed-out crop.
cropper	6.a.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	to fall heavily.
cropper	6.b.
	syl	crop+per
	pron	<1krop*>
	pos	n.
	def	to fail completely.
crop rotation	0.
	syl	crop ro+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the system of growing a sequence of different crops on the same ground so as to maintain or increase its fertility.
crop up	0.
	syl	crop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to occur or appear un?!expectedly.
croquet	ety	C19: perhaps from French dialect, variant of #7crochet (little hook)
croquet	1.
	syl	cro+quet
	pron	<1kr*ukA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a game for two to four players who hit a wooden ball through iron hoops with mallets in order to hit a peg.
croquet	2.
	syl	cro+quet
	pron	<1kr*ukA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of croqueting.
croquets	infl
	head	croquet
	syl	cro+quets
	pron	<-kAz>, <-kiz>
	pos	vb.
croqueting	infl
	head	croquet
	syl	cro+quet+ing
	pron	<-kAiG>, <-kiiG>
	pos	vb.
croqueted	infl
	head	croquet
	syl	cro+queted
	pron	<-kAd>, <-kid>
	pos	vb.
croquet	3.
	syl	cro+quet
	pron	<-kAz>, <-kiz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drive away (another player's ball) by hitting one's own ball when the two are in contact.
croquette	ety	C18: from French, from croquer to crunch, of imitative origin
croquette	0.
	syl	cro+quette
	pron	<kr*u1ket>, <kro->
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury cake of minced meat, fish, etc., fried in breadcrumbs.
crore	ety	C17: from Hindi kar*_or, from Prakrit krodi 
crore	0.
	syl	crore
	pron	<krc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Indian English
	def	ten million.
Crosby	H1.0.
	syl	Cros+by
	pron	<1krozbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Merseyside. Pop.: 57405 (1971).
Bing	infl
	head	Crosby
	syl	Bing
	pos	n.
Crosby	H2.0.
	syl	Cros:by
	pron	<1krozbi>
	pos	n.
	def	real name 1904-77, U.S. singer and film star; famous for his style of crooning.
crosier	ety	C14: from Old French crossier staff bearer, from crosse pastoral staff, literally: hooked stick, of Germanic origin
crozier	alt
	head	crosier
	or	crosier
	syl	cro+zier
	pron	<1kr*uZ*>
	pos	n.
crosier	1.
	or	crozier
	syl	cro+sier
	pron	<1kr*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a staff surmounted by a crook or cross, carried by bishops as a symbol of pastoral office.
crosier	2.
	or	crozier
	syl	cro+sier
	pron	<1kr*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tip of a young plant, esp. a fern frond, that is coiled into a hook.
cross	ety	Old English cros, from Old Irish cross (unattested), from Latin crux; see #7crux 
cross	1.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure or symbol consisting essentially of two intersecting lines or pieces at right angles to one another.
cross	2.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden structure used as a means of execution, consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece to which people were nailed or tied.
cross	3.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the Cross used as an emblem of Christianity or as a reminder of Christ's death.
cross	4.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	any mark or shape consisting of two intersecting lines, esp. such a symbol ({#M#800154}) used as a signature, point of intersection, error mark, etc.
cross	5.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign representing the Cross made either by tracing a figure in the air or by touching the forehead, breast, and either shoulder in turn.
cross	6.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	any conventional variation of the Christian symbol, used emblematically, decoratively, or heraldically, such as a Maltese, tau, or Greek cross.
cross	7.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	any of several charges in which one line crosses or joins another at right angles.
cross	8.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a cruciform emblem awarded to indicate membership of an order or as a decoration for distinguished service.
cross	9.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	Christianity or Christendom, esp. as contrasted with non-Christian religions.
	exam	1	Cross and Crescent.
cross	10.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in a town or village where a cross has been set up.
cross	11.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe fitting, in the form of a cross, for connecting four pipes.
cross	12.a.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of crossing; hybridization.
cross	12.b.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual produced as a result of this process.
cross	13.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of two qualities or types.
	exam	1	he's a cross between a dictator and a saint.
cross	14.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	an opposition, hindrance, or misfortune; affliction (esp. in the phrase {bear one's cross) }.
cross	15.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a match or game in which the outcome has been rigged.
cross	16.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a fraud or swindle.
cross	17.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	a straight punch delivered from the side, esp. with the right hand.
cross	18.a.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	diagonally.
cross	18.b.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	dishonestly.
cross	19.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by over
	def	to move or go across (something); traverse or intersect.
	exam	1	we crossed the road.
cross	20.a.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to meet and pass.
	exam	1	the two trains crossed.
cross	20.b.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of each of two letters in the post
	def	to be dispatched before receipt of the other.
cross	21.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out, off, or through
	def	to cancel with a cross or with lines; delete.
cross	22.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or put in a form resembling a cross.
	exam	1	to cross one's legs.
cross	23.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a cross or crosses.
cross	24.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to draw two parallel lines across the face of (a cheque) and so make it payable only into a bank account.
cross	25.a.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trace the form of the Cross, usually with the thumb or index finger upon (someone or something) in token of blessing.
cross	25.b.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make the sign of the Cross upon (oneself).
cross	26.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of telephone lines
	def	to interfere with each other so that three or perhaps four callers are connected together at one time.
cross	27.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause fertilization between (plants or animals of different breeds, races, varieties, etc.).
cross	28.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppose the wishes or plans of; thwart.
	exam	1	his opponent crosses him at every turn.
cross	29.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to set (the yard of a square sail) athwartships.
cross	30.a.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deal with matters, problems, etc., as they arise.
cross	30.b.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	not to anticipate difficulties.
cross one's fingers	31.
	head	cross
	syl	cross one's fingers.
	def	to fold one finger across another in the hope of bringing good luck.
	exam	1	keep your fingers crossed.
cross one's heart	32.
	head	cross
	syl	cross one's heart.
	def	to promise or pledge, esp. by making the sign of a cross over one's heart.
cross one's mind	33.
	head	cross
	syl	cross one's mind.
	def	to occur to one briefly or suddenly.
cross someone's palm	34.
	head	cross
	syl	cross someone's palm.
	def	to give someone money.
cross the path (of)	35.
	head	cross
	syl	cross the path (of)
	def	to meet or thwart (someone).
cross swords	36.
	head	cross
	syl	cross swords.
	def	to enter into an argument or contest.
cross	37.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	adj.
	def	angry; ill-humoured; vexed.
cross	38.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying or placed across; transverse.
	exam	1	a cross timber.
cross	39.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving interchange; reciprocal.
cross	40.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary or unfavourable.
cross	41.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{crossbred} (sense 1)}.
cross	42.
	syl	cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Brit. slang word for {dishonest}.
crosser	sub
	head	cross
	syl	cross+er
	pos	n.
crossly	sub
	head	cross
	syl	cross+ly
	pos	adv.
crossness	sub
	head	cross
	syl	cross+ness
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Cross
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Cross	1.
	syl	Cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified.
Cross	2.
	syl	Cross
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	the Crucifixion of Jesus.
cross-	ety	from #7cross (in various senses)
cross-	0.
	syl	cross-
	exam	1	combining form.
cross-	1.
	syl	cross-
	def	indicating action from one individual, group, etc., to another.
	exam	1	cross-cultural;
	exam	2	crossfertilize;
	exam	3	cross-refer.
cross-	2.
	syl	cross-
	def	indicating movement, position, etc., across something (sometimes implying interference, opposition, or contrary action).
	exam	1	crosscurrent;
	exam	2	crosstalk.
cross-	3.
	syl	cross-
	def	indicating a crosslike figure or intersection.
	exam	1	crossbones.
crossbar	1.
	syl	cross+bar
	pron	<1kros2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal bar, line, stripe, etc.
crossbar	2.
	syl	cross+bar
	pron	<1kros2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal beam across a pair of goalposts.
crossbar	3.
	syl	cross+bar
	pron	<1kros2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal bar mounted on vertical posts used in athletics or show-jumping.
crossbar	4.
	syl	cross+bar
	pron	<1kros2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal bar on a man's bicycle that joins the handlebar and saddle supports.
crossbeam	0.
	syl	cross+beam
	pron	<1kros2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a beam that spans from one support to another.
cross bedding	0.
	syl	cross bed+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	layering within one or more beds in a series of rock strata that does not run parallel to the plane of stratification. Also called: {false bedding}.
cross-bench	0.
	syl	cross-bench
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	usually pl.
	def	a seat in Parliament occupied by a neutral or independent member. &- {#!cross-@!bench+er}
crossbill	0.
	syl	cross+bill
	pron	<1kros2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various widely distributed finches of the genus such as that occur in conif?!erous woods and have a bill with crossed mandible tips for feeding on conifer seeds.
crossbones	0.
	syl	cross+bones
	pron	<1kros2b*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See {skull and crossbones}.
crossbow	0.
	syl	cross+bow
	pron	<1kros2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of medieval bow fixed trans?!versely on a wooden stock grooved to direct a square-headed arrow (quarrel).
crossbowman	sub
	head	crossbow
	syl	cross+2bow:man
	pos	n.
crossbred	1.
	syl	cross+bred
	pron	<1kros2bred>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or animals
	def	produced as a result of crossbreeding.
crossbred	2.
	syl	cross+bred
	pron	<1kros2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a crossbred plant or animal, esp. an animal resulting from a cross between two pure breeds. Compare {{grade} (sense 9)}, {{purebred} (sense 2)}.
crossbreeds	infl
	head	crossbreed
	syl	cross+breeds
	pos	vb.
crossbreeding	infl
	head	crossbreed
	syl	cross+breed+ing
	pos	vb.
crossbred	infl
	head	crossbreed
	syl	cross+bred.
	pos	vb.
crossbreed	1.
	syl	cross+breed
	pron	<1kros2brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {interbreed}. to breed (animals or plants) using parents of different races, varieties, breeds, etc.
crossbreed	2.
	syl	cross+breed
	pron	<1kros2brEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the offspring produced by such a breeding.
cross-buttock	0.
	syl	cross-but:tock
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling throw in which the hips are used as a fulcrum to throw an opponent.
crosscheck	1.
	syl	cross+check
	pron	<2kros1Cek>
	pos	vb.
	def	to verify (a fact, report, etc.) by considering conflicting opinions or consulting other sources.
crosscheck	2.
	syl	cross+check
	pron	<2kros1Cek>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in ice hockey
	def	to check illegally, as by chopping at an opponent's arms or stick.
crosscheck	3.
	syl	cross+check
	pron	<2kros1Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of crosschecking.
cross-country	1.
	syl	cross-coun:try
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	by way of fields, woods, etc., as opposed to roads.
cross-country	2.
	syl	cross-coun:try
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	across a country.
	exam	1	a cross-country railway.
cross-country	3.
	syl	cross-coun:try
	pos	n.
	def	a long race held over open ground.
crosscurrent	1.
	syl	cross+cur:rent
	pron	<1kros2k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a current in a river or sea flowing across another current.
crosscurrent	2.
	syl	cross+cur:rent
	pron	<1kros2k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a conflicting tendency moving counter to the usual trend.
crosscut	1.
	syl	cross+cut
	pron	<1kros2k^t>
	pos	adj.
	def	cut at right angles or obliquely to the major axis.
crosscut	2.
	syl	cross+cut
	pron	<1kros2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a transverse cut or course.
crosscut	3.
	syl	cross+cut
	pron	<1kros2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {short cut}.
crosscut	4.
	syl	cross+cut
	pron	<1kros2k^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a tunnel through a vein of ore or from the shaft to a vein.
crosscuts	infl
	head	crosscut
	syl	cross+cuts
	pos	vb.
crosscutting	infl
	head	crosscut
	syl	cross+cut+ting
	pos	vb.
crosscut	infl
	syl	cross+cut.
	pos	vb.
crosscut	5.
	syl	cross+cut
	pron	<1kros2k^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut across.
crosscut	6.
	syl	cross+cut
	pron	<1kros2k^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {intercut}. to link (two sequences or two shots) so that they appear to be taking place at the same time.
crosscut saw	0.
	syl	cross+cut saw
	pos	n.
	def	a saw for cutting timber across the grain.
cross-dating	0.
	syl	cross-dat:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a method of dating objects, remains, etc., by comparison and correlation with other sites and levels.
crosse	ety	French, from Old French croce #7crosier 
crosse	0.
	syl	crosse
	pron	<kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a light staff with a triangular frame to which a network is attached, used in playing lacrosse.
cross-examine	1.
	syl	cross-ex:am:ine
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony. Compare {examine-in-chief}.
cross-examine	2.
	syl	cross-ex:am:ine
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine closely or relentless?!ly.
cross-examination	sub
	head	cross-examine
	syl	cross-ex:2am:i:1na+tion
	pos	n.
cross-examiner	sub
	head	cross-examine
	syl	cross-ex:1am:in:er
	pos	n.
cross-eye	0.
	syl	cross-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a turning inwards towards the nose of one or both eyes, caused by abnormal alignment. See also {strabismus}.
cross-eyed	sub
	head	cross-eye
	syl	cross-2eyed
	pos	adj.
cross-fade	0.
	syl	cross-fade
	pos	vb.
	qual	Radio, television.
	def	to fade in one sound source as another is being faded out.
cross-fertilization	1.
	syl	cross-fer:ti:li+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	fertilization by the fusion of male and female gametes from different individuals of the same species. Compare {self-fertilization}.
cross-fertilization	2.
	syl	cross-fer:ti:li+za+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	cross-pollination.
cross-fertile	sub
	head	cross-fertilization
	syl	cross-1fer:tile
	pos	adj.
cross-fertilize	0.
	syl	cross-fer:ti:lize
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject or be subjected to cross-fertilization.
crossfire	1.
	syl	cross+fire
	pron	<1kros2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military, etc.
	def	converging fire from one or more positions.
crossfire	2.
	syl	cross+fire
	pron	<1kros2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lively exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.
cross-garnet	0.
	syl	cross-gar:net
	pos	n.
	def	a hinge with a long horizontal strap fixed to the face of a door and a short vertical leaf fixed to the door frame.
cross-grained	1.
	syl	cross-grained
	pos	adj.
	usage	of timber
	def	having the fibres arranged irregularly or in a direction that deviates from the axis of the piece.
cross-grained	2.
	syl	cross-grained
	pos	adj.
	def	perverse, cantankerous, or stubborn.
cross hairs	0.
	syl	cross hairs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {cross wires}.
crosshatch	0.
	syl	cross+hatch
	pron	<1kros2h@C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Drawing.
	def	to shade or hatch (forms, figures, etc.) with two or more sets of parallel lines that cross one another.
crosshatching	sub
	head	crosshatch
	syl	cross+2hatch:ing
	pos	n.
crosshead	1.
	syl	cross+head
	pron	<1kros2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a subsection or paragraph heading printed within the body of the text.
crosshead	2.
	syl	cross+head
	pron	<1kros2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a block or beam, usually restrained by sliding bearings in a reciprocating mechanism, esp. the junction piece between the piston rod and connecting rod of a steam engine.
crosshead	3.
	syl	cross+head
	pron	<1kros2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a bar fixed across the top of the rudder post to which the tiller is attached.
crosshead	4.
	syl	cross+head
	pron	<1kros2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a block, rod, or beam fixed at the head of any part of a mechanism.
cross-index	1.
	syl	cross-in:dex
	pos	n.
	def	a note or notes referring the reader to other material.
cross-index	2.
	syl	cross-in:dex
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a note in a book, etc.
	def	to refer to related material.
cross-index	3.
	syl	cross-in:dex
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide or be provided with cross-indexes.
crossing	1.
	syl	cross+ing
	pron	<1krosiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where one thing crosses another.
crossing	2.
	syl	cross+ing
	pron	<1krosiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, often shown by markings, lights, or poles, where a street, railway, etc., may be crossed.
crossing	3.
	syl	cross+ing
	pron	<1krosiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the intersection of the nave and transept in a church.
crossing	4.
	syl	cross+ing
	pron	<1krosiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of crossbreeding.
crossing over	0.
	syl	cross+ing o:ver
	pos	n.
	def	the interchange of sections between pairing homologous chromosomes during the diplotene stage of meiosis. It results in the separation of genes and produces variation in the inherited characteristics of the offspring. See also {{linkage} (sense 4)}.
crossjack	0.
	syl	cross+jack
	pron	<1kros2J@k>, Nautical <1krc:Jik>, <1kroJ->
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a square sail on a ship's mizzenmast.
cross-legged	0.
	syl	cross-leg:ged
	pron	<1kros1legid>, <-1legd>
	pos	adj.
	def	standing or sitting with one leg crossed over the other.
crosslet	ety	C16 croslet a little #7cross 
cross crosslet	alt
	head	crosslet
	or	crosslet
	syl	cross cross+let
	pron	<1kroslit>
	pos	n.
crosslet	0.
	or	cross crosslet
	syl	cross+let
	pron	<1kroslit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a cross having a smaller cross near the end of each arm.
cross-linkage	alt
	head	cross-link
	or	cross-link
	syl	cross-link:age
	pos	n.
cross-link	0.
	or	cross-linkage
	syl	cross-link
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical bond, atom, or group of atoms that connects two adjacent chains of atoms in a large molecule such as a polymer or protein.
cross of Lorraine	0.
	syl	cross of Lor+raine
	pos	n.
	def	a cross with two horizontal bars above and below the midpoint of the vertical bar, the lower longer than the upper.
crossopterygian	ety	C19: from New Latin Crossopterygi*_i, from Greek krossoi fringe, tassels+ pterugion a little wing, from pterux wing
crossopterygian	1.
	syl	cros+sop+te+ryg+i:an
	pron	<kro2sopt*1riJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any bony fish of the subclass having fleshy limblike pectoral fins. The group, now mostly extinct, contains the ancestors of the amphibians. See also {coelacanth}.
crossopterygian	2.
	syl	cros+sop+te+ryg+i:an
	pron	<kro2sopt*1riJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
crossover	1.
	syl	cross+o:ver
	pron	<1kros2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place at which a crossing is made.
crossover	2.a.
	syl	cross+o:ver
	pron	<1kros2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {crossing over}.
crossover	2.b.
	syl	cross+o:ver
	pron	<1kros2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chromosomal structure or character resulting from crossing over.
crossover	3.
	syl	cross+o:ver
	pron	<1kros2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	a point of transfer between two main lines.
crossover	4.
	syl	cross+o:ver
	pron	<1kros2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crossover network}.
crossover network	0.
	syl	cross+o:ver net+work
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic network in a high-fidelity system that divides the output into two or more frequency bands, the lower frequencies being fed to a woofer, the higher frequencies to a tweeter.
crosspatch	ety	C18: from #7cross+ obsolete patch fool
crosspatch	0.
	syl	cross+patch
	pron	<1kros2p@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a peevish bad-tempered person.
crosspiece	0.
	syl	cross+piece
	pron	<1kros2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a transverse beam, joist, etc.
cross-ply	0.
	syl	cross-ply
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a motor tyre
	def	having the fabric cords in the outer casing running diagonally to stiffen the sidewalls. Compare {radial-ply}.
cross-pollinate	0.
	syl	cross-pol:li:nate
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject or be subjected to cross-pollination.
cross-pollination	0.
	syl	cross-pol:li:na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the transfer of pollen from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower by the action of wind, insects, etc. Compare {self-pollination}.
cross press	0.
	syl	cross press
	pos	n.
	def	a fall in wrestling using the weight of the body to pin an opponent's shoulders to the floor.
cross product	0.
	syl	cross prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vector product}.
cross-purpose	1.
	syl	cross-pur:pose
	pos	n.
	def	a contrary aim or purpose.
at cross-purposes	2.
	head	cross-purpose
	syl	at cross-purposes.
	def	conflicting; opposed; disagreeing.
cross-question	1.
	syl	cross-ques:tion
	pos	vb.
	def	to cross-examine.
cross-question	2.
	syl	cross-ques:tion
	pos	n.
	def	a question asked in cross-examination.
cross-questioning	sub
	head	cross-question
	syl	cross-1ques:tion+ing
	pos	n.
cross-refer	0.
	syl	cross-re:fer
	pos	vb.
	def	to refer from one part of something, esp. a book, to another.
cross-reference	1.
	syl	cross-ref:er:ence
	pos	n.
	def	a reference within a text to another part of the text.
cross-reference	2.
	syl	cross-ref:er:ence
	pos	vb.
	def	to cross-refer.
cross relation	0.
	syl	cross re+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {false relation}.
Cross River	0.
	syl	Cross Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Nigeria, on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Calabar. Pop.: 4626317 (1976 est.). Area: 35149 sq. km (13568 sq. miles). Former name (until 1976): {South-Eastern State}.
crossroad	1.
	syl	cross+road
	pron	<1kros2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a road that crosses another road.
crossroad	2.
	syl	cross+road
	pron	<1kros2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	Also called: {crossway}. a road that crosses from one main road to another.
crossroads	1.
	syl	cross+roads
	pron	<1kros2r*udz>
	pos	n.
	mod	construed as; sing.
	def	an area or the point at which two or more roads cross each other.
crossroads	2.
	syl	cross+roads
	pron	<1kros2r*udz>
	pos	n.
	mod	construed as; sing.
	def	the point at which an important choice has to be made (esp. in the phrase {at the crossroads) }.
crossruff	1.
	syl	cross+ruff
	pron	<1kros2r^f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	the alternate trumping of each other's leads by two partners, or by declarer and dummy.
crossruff	2.
	syl	cross+ruff
	pron	<1kros2r^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	to trump alternately in two hands of a partnership.
cross section	1.
	syl	cross sec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a plane surface formed by cutting across a solid, esp. perpendicular to its longest axis.
cross section	2.
	syl	cross sec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a section cut off in this way.
cross section	3.
	syl	cross sec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the act of cutting anything in this way.
cross section	4.
	syl	cross sec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a random selection or sample, esp. one regarded as representative.
	exam	1	a cross section of the public.
cross section	5.
	syl	cross sec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a vertical section of a line of ground at right angles to a survey line.
cross section	6.
	syl	cross sec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the probability that a collision process will result in a particular reaction. It is expressed by the effective area that one participant presents as a target for the other.
cross-sectional	sub
	head	cross section
	syl	cross-1sec:tion+al
	pos	adj.
cross-slide	0.
	syl	cross-slide
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a lathe or planing machine on which the tool post is mounted and across which it slides at right angles to the bed of the lathe.
cross-stitch	1.
	syl	cross-stitch
	pos	n.
	def	an embroidery stitch made by two stitches forming a cross.
cross-stitch	2.
	syl	cross-stitch
	pos	n.
	def	embroidery worked with this stitch.
cross-stitch	3.
	syl	cross-stitch
	pos	vb.
	def	to embroider (a piece of needlework) with cross-stitch.
crosstalk	1.
	syl	cross+talk
	pron	<1kros2tc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Radio, telephony.
	def	unwanted sounds heard in one receiving channel due to a transfer of energy from one or more other channels.
crosstalk	2.
	syl	cross+talk
	pron	<1kros2tc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	rapid or witty talk or conversation.
cross-town	0.
	syl	cross-town
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	going across or following a route across a town.
	exam	1	a cross-town bus.
crosstree	0.
	syl	cross+tree
	pron	<1kros2trE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of wooden or metal braces on the head of a lower mast to support the topmast, etc.
cross vine	0.
	syl	cross vine
	pos	n.
	def	a woody bignoniaceous vine, of the southeastern U.S., having large trumpet-shaped reddish flowers.
crosswalk	0.
	syl	cross+walk
	pron	<1kros2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {pedestrian crossing}.
crosswind	0.
	syl	cross+wind
	pron	<1kros2wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind that blows at right angles to the direction of travel of an aircraft or ship.
cross wires	0.
	syl	cross wires
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two fine mutually perpendicular lines or wires that cross in the focal plane of a theodolite, gunsight, or other optical instrument and are used to define the line of sight. Also called: {cross hairs}.
crossways	alt
	head	crosswise
	or	crosswise
	syl	cross+ways
	pron	<1kros2wAz>
	pos	adj. adv.
crosswise	1.
	or	crossways
	syl	cross+wise
	pron	<1kros2wIz>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	across; transversely.
crosswise	2.
	or	crossways
	syl	cross+wise
	pron	<1kros2wIz>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in the shape of a cross.
crossword puzzle	0.
	syl	cross+word puz+zle
	pron	<1kros2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a puzzle in which the solver guesses words suggested by numbered clues and writes them into corresponding boxes in a grid to form a vertical and horizontal pattern.
crosswort	0.
	syl	cross+wort
	pron	<1kros2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a herbaceous perennial Eurasian rubiaceous plant, with pale yellow flowers and whorls of hairy leaves. Also called: {mugwort}.
crotch	ety	C16: probably variant of #7crutch 
crotch	1.
	syl	crotch
	pron	<kroC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: (Brit.): {crutch}.
crotch	1.a.
	syl	crotch
	pron	<kroC>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle formed by the inner sides of the legs where they join the human trunk.
crotch	1.b.
	syl	crotch
	pron	<kroC>
	pos	n.
	def	the human external genitals or the genital area.
crotch	1.c.
	syl	crotch
	pron	<kroC>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part of a pair of trousers, pants, etc.
crotch	2.
	syl	crotch
	pron	<kroC>
	pos	n.
	def	a forked region formed by the junction of two members.
crotch	3.
	syl	crotch
	pron	<kroC>
	pos	n.
	def	a forked pole or stick.
crotched	sub
	head	crotch
	syl	crotched
	pron	<kroCt>
	pos	adj.
crotchet	ety	C14: from Old French crochet, literally: little hook, from croche hook; see #7crocket 
crotchet	1.
	syl	crotch+et
	pron	<1kroCit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note having the time value of a quarter of a semibreve. Usual U.S. name: {quarter note}.
crotchet	2.
	syl	crotch+et
	pron	<1kroCit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hook or hooklike device.
crotchet	3.
	syl	crotch+et
	pron	<1kroCit>
	pos	n.
	def	a perverse notion.
crotchet	4.
	syl	crotch+et
	pron	<1kroCit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a small notched or hooked process, as in an insect.
crotchety	1.
	syl	crotch+et:y
	pron	<1kroCiti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cross; irritable; contrary.
crotchety	2.
	syl	crotch+et:y
	pron	<1kroCiti>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of crotchets.
crotchetiness	sub
	head	crotchety
	syl	crotch+et:i+ness
	pos	n.
croton	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek krot*_on tick, castor-oil plant (whose berries resemble ticks)
croton	1.
	syl	cro+ton
	pron	<1kr*utN>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or tree of the chiefly tropical euphorbiaceous genus esp. the seeds of which yield croton oil.
croton	2.
	syl	cro+ton
	pron	<1kr*utN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical plants of the related genus esp. a house plant with variegated foliage.
Croton bug	ety	C19: named after the Croton river, whose water was piped to New York City in 1842
Croton bug	0.
	syl	Cro+ton bug
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {German cockroach}.
Crotone	0.
	syl	Cro+to+ne
	pron	Italian <kro1to:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Italy, on the coast of Calabria: founded in about 700 #7b.c. by the Achaeans; chemical works and zinc-smelting. Pop.: 50970 (1971).
crotonic acid	0.
	syl	cro+ton+ic ac:id
	pron	<kr*u1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline insoluble unsaturated carboxylic acid produced by oxidation of crotonaldehyde and used in organic synthesis; 2-butenoic acid. Formula: CH\3CH:CHCOOH.
croton oil	0.
	syl	cro+ton oil
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-brown oil obtained from the plant formerly used as a drastic purgative. See also {{croton} (sense 1)}.
crouch	ety	C14: perhaps from Old French crochir to become bent like a hook, from croche hook
crouch	1.
	syl	crouch
	pron	<krauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bend low with the limbs pulled up close together.
crouch	2.
	syl	crouch
	pron	<krauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cringe, as in humility or fear.
crouch	3.
	syl	crouch
	pron	<krauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bend (parts of the body), as in humility or fear.
crouch	4.
	syl	crouch
	pron	<krauC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stooping or bending.
croup	ety	C16 croup to cry hoarsely, probably of imitative origin
croup	H1.0.
	syl	croup
	pron	<kru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a throat condition, occurring usually in children, characterized by a hoarse cough and laboured breathing, resulting from inflammation and partial obstruction of the larynx.
croupous	sub
	head	croup
	or	croupy
	syl	croup+ous
	pos	adj.
croupy	sub
	head	croup
	or	croupous
	syl	croup:y
	pos	adj.
croup	ety	C13: from Old French croupe; related to German Kruppe 
croupe	alt
	head	croup
	or	croup
	syl	croupe
	pron	<kru:p>
	pos	n.
croup	H2.0.
	or	croupe
	syl	croup
	pron	<kru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the hindquarters of a quadruped, esp. a horse.
croup	ety	extended verbal use of #7croup %2
croup	H3.0.
	syl	croup
	pron	<kru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to squat on one's haunches; crouch. Also: {#!croup@.y, #!croup@.y down}.
croupier	ety	C18: literally: one who rides behind another, from croupe #7croup %2
croupier	0.
	syl	crou+pi+er
	pron	<1kru:pi*>, French <kru1pjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals cards, collects bets, etc., at a gaming table.
crouse	ety	C14 (Scottish and Northern) English: from Middle Low German kr*_us twisted, curled, confused
crouse	0.
	syl	crouse
	pron	<kru:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	lively or saucy.
croute	ety	from French: #7crust 
croute	0.
	syl	croute
	pron	<kru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round of toasted bread on which a savoury mixture is served.
crouton	ety	French: diminutive of cro*^ute #7crust 
crouton	0.
	syl	crou+ton
	pron	<1kru:ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of fried or toasted bread, usually served in soup.
crow	ety	Old English cr*_awa; related to Old Norse kr*_aka, Old High German kr*_aia, Dutch kraai 
crow	H1.1.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any large gregarious songbird of the genus esp. ({carrion crow}) of Europe and Asia: family Other species are the raven, rook, and jackdaw and all have a heavy bill, glossy black plumage, and rounded wings. Related adj.: {corvine}.
crow	H1.2.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other corvine birds, such as the jay, magpie, and nutcracker.
crow	H1.3.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds of other families.
crow	H1.4.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an old or ugly woman.
crow	H1.5.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crowbar}.
as the crow flies	6.
	head	crow
	syl	as the crow flies.
	def	as directly as possible.
eat crow	7.
	head	crow
	syl	eat crow.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to be forced to do something humiliating.
stone the crows	8.
	head	crow
	syl	stone the crows.
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. and Austral. slang.
	def	an expression of surprise, horror, etc.
crow	ety	Old English cr*_awan; related to Old High German kr*_aen, Dutch kraaien 
crowed	infl
	head	crow
	or	crew
	syl	crowed
	pos	vb.
crew	infl
	head	crow
	or	crowed
	syl	crew
	pos	vb.
crow	H2.1.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter a shrill squawking sound, as a cock.
crow	H2.2.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to boast one's superiority.
crow	H2.3.
	syl	crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of babies
	def	to utter cries of pleasure.
crower	sub
	head	crow
	syl	crow+er
	pos	n.
crowingly	sub
	head	crow
	syl	crow+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Crow	1.
	or	Crows
	syl	Crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people living in E Montana.
Crow	2.
	syl	Crow
	pron	<kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Siouan family.
crowbar	0.
	syl	crow+bar
	pron	<1kr*u2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy iron lever with one pointed end, and one forged into a wedge shape.
crowberries	infl
	head	crowberry
	syl	crow+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crowberry	1.
	syl	crow+ber:ry
	pron	<1kr*ub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing N temperate evergreen shrub, with small purplish flowers and black berry-like fruit: family
crowberry	2.
	syl	crow+ber:ry
	pron	<1kr*ub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants.
crowberry	3.
	syl	crow+ber:ry
	pron	<1kr*ub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
crow-bill	0.
	syl	crow-bill
	pos	n.
	def	a type of forceps used to extract bullets, etc., from wounds.
crow blackbird	0.
	syl	crow black+bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {grackle}.
crowboot	0.
	syl	crow+boot
	pron	<1kr*u2bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Eskimo boot made of fur and leather.
crowd	ety	Old English cr*_udan; related to Middle Low German kr*_uden to molest, Middle Dutch cr*_uden to push, Norwegian kryda to swarm
crowd	H1.1.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of things or people gathered or considered together.
crowd	H1.2.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular group of people, esp. considered as a social or business set.
	exam	1	the crowd from the office.
crowd	H1.3.a.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the common people; the masses.
crowd	H1.4.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather together in large numbers; throng.
crowd	H1.5.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press together into a confined space.
crowd	H1.6.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill to excess; fill by pushing into.
crowd	H1.7.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to urge or harass by urging.
crowd on sail	8.
	head	crowd
	syl	crowd on sail.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to hoist as much sail as possible.
follow the crowd	9.
	head	crowd
	syl	follow the crowd.
	def	to conform with the majority.
crowded	sub
	head	crowd
	syl	crowd+ed
	pos	adj.
crowdedly	sub
	head	crowd
	syl	crowd+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
crowdedness	sub
	head	crowd
	syl	crowd+ed+ness
	pos	n.
crowder	sub
	head	crowd
	syl	crowd+er
	pos	n.
crowd	ety	C13: from Welsh crwth 
crowd	H2.0.
	syl	crowd
	pron	<kraud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an ancient bowed stringed instrument; crwth.
crowd puller	0.
	syl	crowd pull+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, object, event, etc., that attracts a large audience.
crowfoots	infl
	head	crowfoot
	syl	crow+foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crowfoot	1.
	syl	crow+foot
	pron	<1kr*u2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus such as and ({water crowfoot}) that have yellow or white flowers and divided leaves resembling the foot of a crow. See also {buttercup}.
crowfoot	2.
	syl	crow+foot
	pron	<1kr*u2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants that have leaves or other parts resembling a bird's foot.
crowfeet	infl
	head	crowfoot
	syl	crow+feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crowfoot	3.
	syl	crow+foot
	pron	<1kr*u2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a bridle-like arrangement of lines rove through a wooden block or attached to a ring for supporting an awning from above.
crowfeet	infl
	head	crowfoot
	syl	crow+feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crowfoot	4.
	syl	crow+foot
	pron	<1kr*u2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	another name for {caltrop}.
crown	ety	C12: from Old French corone, from Latin cor*_ona wreath, crown, from Greek kor*_on*_e crown, something curved
crown	1.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental headdress denoting sovereignty, usually made of gold embedded with precious stones.
crown	2.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	a wreath or garland for the head, awarded as a sign of victory, success, honour, etc.
crown	3.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	monarchy or kingship.
crown	4.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	an award, distinction, or title, given as an honour to reward merit, victory, etc.
crown	5.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling or symbolizing a crown, such as a sergeant major's badge or a heraldic bearing.
crown	6.a.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin worth 25 pence (five shillings).
crown	6.b.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several continental coins, such as the krona or krone, with a name meaning
crown	7.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the top or summit of something, esp. of a rounded object.
	exam	1	crown of a hill;
	exam	2	crown of the head.
crown	8.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the centre part of a road, esp. when it is cambered.
crown	9.a.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves and upper branches of a tree.
crown	9.b.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the junction of root and stem, usually at the level of the ground.
crown	9.c.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{corona} (sense 6)}.
crown	10.a.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the cup and arms of a crinoid, as distinct from the stem.
crown	10.b.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the crest of a bird.
crown	11.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the outstanding quality, achievement, state, etc..
	exam	1	the crown of his achievements.
crown	12.a.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the enamel-covered part of a tooth above the gum.
artificial crown	12.b.
	head	crown
	syl	artificial crown.
	def	a substitute crown, usually of gold, porcelain, or acrylic resin, fitted over a decayed or broken tooth.
crown	13.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a cut gem above the girdle.
crown	14.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	a knurled knob for winding a watch.
crown	15.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an anchor where the arms are joined to the shank.
crown	16.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest part of an arch or vault.
crown	17.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard size of printing paper, 15 by 20 inches.
crown	18.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a crown on the head of, symbolically vesting with royal title, powers, etc.
crown	19.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place a crown, wreath, garland, etc., on someone's head.
crown	20.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place something on or over the head or top of.
	exam	1	he crowned the pie with cream.
crown	21.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confer a title, dignity, or reward upon.
	exam	1	he crowned her best cook.
crown	22.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form the summit, or topmost part of.
	exam	1	the steeple crowned the tower.
crown	23.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occur as the culminating event in a series.
	exam	1	to crown it all it rained, too.
crown	24.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Draughts.
	def	to promote (a draught) to a king by placing another draught on top of it, as after reaching the end of the board.
crown	25.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach a crown to (a tooth).
crown	26.
	syl	crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to hit over the head.
crownless	sub
	head	crown
	syl	crown+less
	pos	adj.
Crown	1.
	syl	Crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap; usually preceded by the
	def	the sovereignty or realm of a monarch.
Crown	2.a.
	syl	Crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap; usually preceded by the
	def	the government of a constitutional monarchy.
Crown	2.b.
	syl	Crown
	pron	<kraun>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap; usually preceded by the; as modifier
	exam	1	Crown property.
Crown Agent	0.
	syl	Crown A:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a board appointed by the Minister for Overseas Development to provide financial, commercial, and professional services for a number of overseas governments and international bodies.
crown and anchor	0.
	syl	crown and an+chor
	pos	n.
	def	a game played with dice marked with crowns and anchors.
crown cap	0.
	syl	crown cap
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an airtight metal seal crimped on the top of most beers, ciders, mineral waters, etc.
crown colony	0.
	syl	crown col:o+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a British colony whose administration and legislature is controlled by the Crown.
crown court	0.
	syl	crown court
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	a court of criminal jurisdiction holding sessions in towns throughout England and Wales at which circuit judges hear and determine cases.
Crown Derby	0.
	syl	Crown Der+by
	pos	n.
	def	a type of porcelain manufactured at Derby from 1784-1848, marked with a crown.
crown glass	1.
	syl	crown glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {optical crown}.
crown glass	2.
	syl	crown glass
	pos	n.
	def	an old form of window glass made by blowing a globe and spinning it until it forms a flat disc.
crown graft	0.
	syl	crown graft
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a type of graft in which the scion is inserted at the crown of the stock.
crown green	0.
	syl	crown green
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bowling green in which the sides are lower than the middle.
crown imperial	0.
	syl	crown im+pe+ri:al
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous garden plant, with a cluster of leaves and orange bell-shaped flowers at the top of the stem.
crown jewels	0.
	syl	crown jew+els
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the jewellery, including the regalia, used by a sovereign on a state occasion.
crown land	1.
	syl	crown land
	pos	n.
	usage	in the United Kingdom
	def	land belonging to the Crown.
crown land	2.
	syl	crown land
	pos	n.
	def	public land in some dominions of the Commonwealth.
crownland	0.
	syl	crown+land
	pron	<1kraun2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a large administrative division of the former empire of Austria-Hungary.
crown lens	0.
	syl	crown lens
	pos	n.
	def	a lens made of optical crown, esp. the optical-crown part of a compound achromatic lens.
Crown Office	0.
	syl	Crown Of+fice
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	an office of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court that is responsible for administration and where actions are entered for trial.
crown-of-thorns	1.
	syl	crown-of-thorns
	pos	n.
	def	a starfish, that has a spiny test and feeds on living coral in coral reefs.
crown-of-thorns	2.
	syl	crown-of-thorns
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Christ's thorn}. a thorny euphorbiaceous Madagascan shrub, cultivated as a hedging shrub or pot plant, having flowers with scarlet bracts.
crownpiece	1.
	syl	crown+piece
	pron	<1kraun2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the piece forming or fitting the top of something.
crownpiece	2.
	syl	crown+piece
	pron	<1kraun2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the strap of a bridle that goes over a horse's head behind the ears.
crown prince	0.
	syl	crown prince
	pos	n.
	def	the male heir to a sovereign throne.
crown princess	1.
	syl	crown prin+cess
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of a crown prince.
crown princess	2.
	syl	crown prin+cess
	pos	n.
	def	the female heir to a sovereign throne.
crown saw	0.
	syl	crown saw
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow cylinder with cutting teeth forming a rotary saw for trepanning.
crown vetch	0.
	syl	crown vetch
	pos	n.
	def	a trailing papilionaceous European plant, with clusters of white or pink flowers: cultivated in North America as a border plant. Also called (U.S.): {axseed}.
crown wheel	1.
	syl	crown wheel
	pos	n.
	def	the larger of the two gears in a bevel gear.
crown wheel	2.
	syl	crown wheel
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	the wheel next to the winding knob that has one set of teeth at right angles to the other.
crownwork	1.a.
	syl	crown+work
	pron	<1kraun2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the manufacture of artificial crowns for teeth.
crownwork	1.b.
	syl	crown+work
	pron	<1kraun2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	such an artificial crown or crowns.
crownwork	2.
	syl	crown+work
	pron	<1kraun2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a covering or protective outwork.
crow's-feet	infl
	head	crow's-foot
	syl	crow's-feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crow's-foot	1.
	syl	crow's-foot
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a wrinkle at the outer corner of the eye.
crow's-foot	2.
	syl	crow's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	an embroidery stitch with three points, used esp. as a finishing at the end of a seam.
crow's-foot	3.
	syl	crow's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	a system of diverging short ropes to distribute the pull of a single rope, used esp. in balloon and airship riggings.
crow's-nest	0.
	syl	crow's-nest
	pos	n.
	def	a lookout platform high up on a ship's mast.
crow step	0.
	syl	crow step
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {corbie-step}.
Croydon	0.
	syl	Croy+don
	pron	<1krcidN>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greater London borough (since 1965): formerly important for its airport (1915-59). Pop.: 330600 (1976 est.).
croze	ety	C17: probably from Old French crues a hollow
croze	1.
	syl	croze
	pron	<kr*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the recess cut at the end of a barrel or cask to receive the head.
croze	2.
	syl	croze
	pron	<kr*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for cutting this recess.
crozier	0.
	syl	cro+zier
	pron	<1kr*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {crosier}.
CRP	0.
	syl	C.R.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in India
	def	Central Reserve Police.
CRT	0.
	syl	CRT
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cathode-ray tube.
cru	ety	from French: production, from cr*^u, past participle of cro*^itre to grow
cru	0.
	syl	cru
	pron	<kru:>, French <kry>
	pos	n.
	usage	Winemaking. in France
	def	a vineyard; group of vineyards, or wine-producing region.
cruces	0.
	syl	cru+ces
	pron	<1kru:sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {crux}.
crucial	ety	C18: from French, from Latin crux #7cross 
crucial	1.
	syl	cru+cial
	pron	<1kru:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving a final or supremely important decision or event; decisive; critical.
crucial	2.
	syl	cru+cial
	pron	<1kru:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very important.
crucially	sub
	head	crucial
	syl	cru+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
crucian	ety	C18: from Low German Karusse 
crucian	0.
	syl	cru+cian
	pron	<1kru:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a European cyprinid fish, with a dark-green back, a golden-yellow under?!surface, and reddish dorsal and tail fins: an aquarium fish.
cruciate	ety	C17: from New Latin cruci*_atus, from Latin crux cross
cruciate	0.
	syl	cru+ci+ate
	pron	<1kru:Siit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped or arranged like a cross.
	exam	1	cruciate petals.
cruciately	sub
	head	cruciate
	syl	cru+ci+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
crucible	ety	C15 corusible, from Medieval Latin cr*_ucibulum night lamp, crucible, of uncertain origin
crucible	1.
	syl	cru+ci+ble
	pron	<1kru:sibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel in which substances are heated to high temperatures.
crucible	2.
	syl	cru+ci+ble
	pron	<1kru:sibL>
	pos	n.
	def	the hearth at the bottom of a metallurgical furnace in which the metal collects.
crucible	3.
	syl	cru+ci+ble
	pron	<1kru:sibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe trial or test.
crucible steel	0.
	syl	cru+ci+ble steel
	pos	n.
	def	a high-quality steel made by melting wrought iron, charcoal, and other additives in a crucible.
crucifer	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Latin crux cross+ ferre to carry
crucifer	1.
	syl	cru+ci+fer
	pron	<1kru:sif*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the family having a corolla of four petals arranged like a cross and a fruit called a siliqua. The family includes the brassicas, mustard, cress, and wallflower.
crucifer	2.
	syl	cru+ci+fer
	pron	<1kru:sif*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who carries a cross.
cruciferous	0.
	syl	cru+cif+er+ous
	pron	<kru:1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the plant family See {{crucifer} (sense 1)}.
crucifix	ety	C13: from Church Latin crucifixus the crucified Christ, from crucif*_igere to #7crucify 
crucifix	0.
	syl	cru+ci+fix
	pron	<1kru:sifiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a cross or image of a cross with a figure of Christ upon it.
crucifixion	0.
	syl	cru+ci+fix+ion
	pron	<2kru:si1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of putting to death by nailing or binding to a cross, normally by the hands and feet, which was widespread in the ancient world.
Crucifixion	1.
	syl	Cru+ci+fix+ion
	pron	<2kru:si1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the crucifying of Christ at Calvary, regarded by Christians as the culminating redemptive act of his ministry.
Crucifixion	2.
	syl	Cru+ci+fix+ion
	pron	<2kru:si1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture or representation of this.
cruciform	ety	C17: from Lat crux cross+-#7form 
cruciform	1.
	syl	cru+ci+form
	pron	<1kru:si2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a cross.
cruciform	2.
	syl	cru+ci+form
	pron	<1kru:si2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric curve, shaped like a cross, that has four similar branches asymptotic to two mutually perpendicular pairs of lines. Equation.
	exam	1	x
cruciformly	sub
	head	cruciform
	syl	cru+ci+2form+ly
	pos	adv.
crucify	ety	C13: from Old French crucifier, from Late Latin crucif*_igere to crucify, to fasten to a cross, from Latin crux cross+ f*_igere to fasten
crucifies	infl
	head	crucify
	syl	cru+ci+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
crucifying	infl
	head	crucify
	syl	cru+ci+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
crucified	infl
	head	crucify
	syl	cru+ci+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
crucify	1.
	syl	cru+ci+fy
	pron	<1kru:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to death by crucifixion.
crucify	2.
	syl	cru+ci+fy
	pron	<1kru:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to defeat, ridicule, etc., totally.
	exam	1	the critics crucified his performance.
crucify	3.
	syl	cru+ci+fy
	pron	<1kru:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat very cruelly; torment.
crucify	4.
	syl	cru+ci+fy
	pron	<1kru:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subdue (passion, lust, etc.); mortify.
crucifier	sub
	head	crucify
	syl	cru+ci+2fi+er
	pos	n.
cruck	ety	C19: variant of #7crook (n.) 
cruck	0.
	syl	cruck
	pos	kr^k; n.
	def	one of a pair of curved wooden timbers support?!ing the end of the roof in certain types of building.
crud	ety	C14: earlier form of #7curd 
crud	1.
	syl	crud
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	kr^d
	def	a sticky substance, esp. when dirty and encrusted.
crud	2.
	syl	crud
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	kr^d
	def	a despicable person.
crud	3.
	syl	crud
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	kr^d; some?!times preceded by the
	def	a disease; rot.
crud	4.
	syl	crud
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	kr^d
	def	an expression of disgust, disappointment, etc.
cruddy	sub
	head	crud
	syl	crud+dy
	pos	adj.
crude	ety	C14: from Latin cr*_udus bloody, raw; related to Latin cruor blood
crude	1.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking taste, tact, or refinement; vulgar.
	exam	1	a crude joke.
crude	2.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a natural or unrefined state.
crude	3.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking care, knowledge, or skill.
	exam	1	a crude sketch.
crude	4.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	stark; blunt.
	exam	1	the crude facts.
crude	5.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of statistical data
	def	unclassified or unanalysed.
crude	6.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	unripe.
crude	7.
	syl	crude
	pron	<kru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crude oil}.
crudely	sub
	head	crude
	syl	crude+ly
	pos	adv.
crudity	sub
	head	crude
	or	crudeness
	syl	crud+i:ty
	pos	n.
crudeness	sub
	head	crude
	or	crudity
	syl	crude+ness
	pos	n.
crude oil	0.
	syl	crude oil
	pos	n.
	def	petroleum before it has been refined.
cruel	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin cr*_ud*_elis, from cr*_udus raw, bloody
cruel	1.
	syl	cru+el
	pron	<1kru:*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or inflicting pain without pity.
	exam	1	a cruel teacher.
cruel	2.
	syl	cru+el
	pron	<1kru:*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing pain or suffering.
	exam	1	a cruel accident.
cruelly	sub
	head	cruel
	syl	cru+el+ly
	pos	adv.
cruelness	sub
	head	cruel
	syl	cru+el+ness
	pos	n.
cruelties	infl
	head	cruelty
	syl	cru+el+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cruelty	1.
	syl	cru+el+ty
	pron	<1kru:*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	deliberate infliction of pain or suffering.
cruelty	2.
	syl	cru+el+ty
	pron	<1kru:*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or characteristic of being cruel.
cruelty	3.
	syl	cru+el+ty
	pron	<1kru:*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	a cruel action.
cruelty	4.
	syl	cru+el+ty
	pron	<1kru:*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	conduct that causes danger to life or limb or a threat to bodily or mental health, on proof of which a decree of divorce may be granted.
cruet	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, diminutive of Old French crue flask, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon kr*_uka, Old English cr*_uce pot
cruet	1.
	syl	cru+et
	pron	<1kru:it>
	pos	n.
	def	a small container for holding pepper, salt, vinegar, oil, etc., at table.
cruet	2.
	syl	cru+et
	pron	<1kru:it>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of such containers, esp. on a stand.
cruet	3.
	syl	cru+et
	pron	<1kru:it>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	either of a pair of small containers for the wine and water used in the Eucharist.
George	infl
	head	Cruikshank
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Cruikshank	0.
	syl	Cruik:shank
	pron	<1kruk2S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	1792-1878, English illustrator and caricaturist.
cruise	ety	C17: from Dutch kruisen to cross, from cruis #7cross ; related to French croiser to cross, cruise, Spanish cruzar, German kreuzen 
cruise	1.
	syl	cruise
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a trip by sea in a liner for pleasure, usually calling at a number of ports.
cruise	2.
	syl	cruise
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sail or travel over (a body of water) for pleasure in a yacht, cruiser, etc.
cruise	3.
	syl	cruise
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search for enemy vessels in a warship.
cruise	4.
	syl	cruise
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vehicle, aircraft, or vessel
	def	to travel at a moderate and efficient speed.
cruise	5.
	syl	cruise
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to search the streets or other public places for a sexual partner. {~}
cruise	6.
	syl	cruise
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act or instance of cruising, esp. a trip by sea.
cruise missile	0.
	syl	cruise mis+sile
	pos	n.
	def	an air-breathing subsonic missile that is continuously powered and guided throughout its flight and carries a warhead.
cruiser	1.
	syl	cruis+er
	pron	<1kru:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-speed, long-range warship of medium displacement, armed with medium calibre weapons or missiles.
cruiser	2.
	syl	cruis+er
	pron	<1kru:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cabin cruiser}. a pleasure boat, esp. one that is power-driven and has a cabin.
cruiser	3.
	syl	cruis+er
	pron	<1kru:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing that cruises.
cruiser	4.
	syl	cruis+er
	pron	<1kru:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	short for {cruiserweight} (see {light heavyweight) }.
cruiserweight	0.
	syl	cruis:er+weight
	pron	<1kru:z*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	another term (esp. Brit.) for {light heavyweight}.
cruiseway	0.
	syl	cruise+way
	pron	<1kru:z2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a canal used for recreational purposes.
cruller	ety	C19: from Dutch krulle, from krullen to #7curl 
kruller	alt
	head	cruller
	or	cruller
	syl	krul+ler
	pron	<1kr^l*>
	pos	n.
cruller	0.
	or	kruller
	syl	crul+ler
	pron	<1kr^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a light, sweet, ring-shaped cake, fried in deep fat.
crumb	ety	Old English cruma; related to Middle Dutch krome, Middle High German kr*_ume, Latin gr*_umus heap of earth
crumb	1.
	syl	crumb
	pos	kr^m; n.
	def	a small fragment of bread, cake, or other baked foods.
crumb	2.
	syl	crumb
	pos	kr^m; n.
	def	a small piece or bit.
	exam	1	crumbs of information.
crumb	3.
	syl	crumb
	pos	kr^m; n.
	def	the soft inner part of bread.
crumb	4.
	syl	crumb
	pos	kr^m; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a contemptible person.
crumb	5.
	syl	crumb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or cover (food) with breadcrumbs.
crumb	6.
	syl	crumb
	pos	vb.
	def	to break into small fragments.
crumb	7.
	syl	crumb
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of pie crusts
	def	made with a mixture of biscuit crumbs, sugar, etc.
crumber	sub
	head	crumb
	syl	crumb+er
	pos	n.
crumble	ety	C16: variant of crimble, of Germanic origin; compare Low German kr*"omeln, Dutch kruimelen 
crumble	1.
	syl	crum+ble
	pron	<1kr^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or be broken into crumbs or fragments.
crumble	2.
	syl	crum+ble
	pron	<1kr^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall apart or away.
	exam	1	his resolution crumbled.
crumble	3.
	syl	crum+ble
	pron	<1kr^mbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a baked pudding consisting of a crumbly mixture of flour, fat, and sugar over stewed fruit.
	exam	1	apple crumble.
crumblier	infl
	head	crumbly
	syl	crum+bli+er
	pos	adj.
crumbliest	infl
	head	crumbly
	syl	crum+bli+est.
	pos	adj.
crumbly	0.
	syl	crum+bly
	pron	<1kr^mbli>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily crumbled or crumbling.
crumbliness	sub
	head	crumbly
	syl	crum+bli+ness
	pos	n.
crumbs	ety	C20: euphemistic for Christ &!
crumbs	0.
	syl	crumbs
	pos	kr^mz; interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of dismay or surprise.
crumbier	infl
	head	crumby
	syl	crumb:i+er
	pos	adj.
crumbiest	infl
	head	crumby
	syl	crumb:i+est.
	pos	adj.
crumby	1.
	syl	crumb:y
	pron	<1kr^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or littered with crumbs.
crumby	2.
	syl	crumb:y
	pron	<1kr^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	soft, like the inside of bread.
crumby	3.
	syl	crumb:y
	pron	<1kr^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {crummy}.
crumhorn	ety	C17 cromorne, krumhorn, from German Krummhorn: curved horn
krummhorn	alt
	head	crumhorn
	or	crumhorn
	syl	krumm+horn
	pron	<1kr^m2hc:n>
	pos	n.
crumhorn	0.
	or	krummhorn
	syl	crum+horn
	pron	<1kr^m2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval woodwind instrument of bass pitch, consisting of an almost cylindrical tube curving upwards and blown through a double reed covered by a pierced cap.
Crummock Water	0.
	syl	Crum+mock Wa+ter
	pron	<1kr^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District. Length: 4 km (2.5 miles).
crummy	ety	C19: variant spelling of #7crumby 
crummier	infl
	head	crummy
	syl	crum+mi+er
	pos	adj.
crummiest	infl
	head	crummy
	syl	crum+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
crummy	H1.1.
	syl	crum+my
	pron	<1kr^mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	of little value; inferior; contemptible.
crummy	H1.2.
	syl	crum+my
	pron	<1kr^mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	unwell or depressed.
	exam	1	to feel crummy.
crummy	ety	probably originally meaning: makeshift camp, from #7crummy %1
crummies	infl
	head	crummy
	syl	crum+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crummy	H2.0.
	syl	crum+my
	pron	<1kr^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a lorry that carries loggers to work from their camp.
crump	ety	C17: of imitative origin
crump	1.
	syl	crump
	pos	kr^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to thud or explode with a loud dull sound.
crump	2.
	syl	crump
	pos	kr^mp; vb.
	def	to bombard with heavy shells.
crump	3.
	syl	crump
	pos	n.
	def	a crunching, thudding, or exploding noise.
crumpet	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
crumpet	1.
	syl	crum+pet
	pron	<1kr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a light soft yeast cake full of small holes on the top side, eaten toasted and buttered.
crumpet	2.
	syl	crum+pet
	pron	<1kr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Slang.
	def	women collectively.
a piece of crumpet	3.
	head	crumpet
	syl	a piece of crumpet.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sexually desirable woman.
not worth a crumpet	4.
	head	crumpet
	syl	not worth a crumpet.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Austral. slang.
	def	utterly worthless.
crumple	ety	C16: from obsolete crump to bend; related to Old High German krimpfan to wrinkle, Old Norse kreppa to contract
crumple	1.
	syl	crum+ple
	pron	<1kr^mpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to collapse or cause to collapse.
	exam	1	his courage crumpled.
crumple	2.
	syl	crum+ple
	pron	<1kr^mpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to crush or cause to be crushed so as to form wrinkles or creases.
crumple	3.
	syl	crum+ple
	pron	<1kr^mpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shrink; shrivel.
crumple	4.
	syl	crum+ple
	pron	<1kr^mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose crease or wrinkle.
crumply	sub
	head	crumple
	syl	crum+ply
	pos	adj.
crunch	ety	C19: changed (through influence of #7munch) from earlier craunch, of imitative origin &- #!crunch+a@.ble adj.
crunch	1.
	syl	crunch
	pron	<kr^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bite or chew (crisp foods) with a crushing or crackling sound.
crunch	2.
	syl	crunch
	pron	<kr^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a crisp or brittle sound.
	exam	1	the snow crunched beneath his feet.
crunch	3.
	syl	crunch
	pron	<kr^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound or act of crunching.
the crunch	4.
	head	crunch
	syl	the crunch.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the critical moment or situation.
crunch	xref
	syl	crunch
	pron	<kr^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {craunch}.
crunchy	sub
	head	crunch
	syl	crunch:y
	pos	adj.
crunchily	sub
	head	crunch
	syl	crunch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
crunchiness	sub
	head	crunch
	syl	crunch:i+ness
	pos	n.
crunode	ety	C19: cru- from Latin crux cross+#7node 
crunode	0.
	syl	cru+node
	pron	<1kru:n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a point at which two branches of a curve intersect, each branch having a distinct tangent; node.
crupper	ety	C13: from Old French crupiere, from crupe #7croup %2
crupper	1.
	syl	crup+per
	pron	<1kr^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap from the back of a saddle that passes under the horse's tail to prevent the saddle from slipping forwards.
crupper	2.
	syl	crup+per
	pron	<1kr^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the horse's rump behind the saddle.
crura	0.
	syl	cru+ra
	pron	<1kru*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {crus}.
crural	ety	C16: from Latin cr*_ur*_alis, from cr*_us leg, shin
crural	0.
	syl	cru+ral
	pron	<1kru*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the leg or thigh.
crus	ety	C17: from Latin: leg
crura	infl
	head	crus
	syl	cru+ra
	pron	<1kru*r*>
	pos	kr^s; n.
	mod	pl.
crus	1.
	syl	crus
	pron	<1kru*r*>
	pos	kr^s; n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the leg, esp. from the knee to the foot.
crus	2.
	syl	crus
	pron	<1kru*r*>
	pos	kr^s; n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	leglike parts or structures.
crusade	ety	C16: from earlier croisade, from Old French crois cross, from Latin crux; influenced also by Spanish cruzada, from cruzar to take up the cross
crusade	1.
	syl	cru+sade
	pron	<kru:1sAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any of the military expeditions undertaken in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries by the Christian powers of Europe to recapture the Holy Land from the Muslims.
crusade	2.
	syl	cru+sade
	pron	<kru:1sAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	any holy war undertaken on behalf of a religious cause.
crusade	3.
	syl	cru+sade
	pron	<kru:1sAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a vigorous and dedicated action or movement in favour of a cause.
crusade	4.
	syl	cru+sade
	pron	<kru:1sAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to campaign vigorously for something.
crusade	5.
	syl	cru+sade
	pron	<kru:1sAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go on a crusade.
crusader	sub
	head	crusade
	syl	cru+1sad+er
	pos	n.
crusado	ety	C16: literally, marked with a cross, from cruzar to bear a cross; see #7crusade 
cruzado	alt
	head	crusado
	or	crusado
	syl	cru+za+do
	pron	<kru:1zAd*u>, Portuguese <kru1SaDu>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
crusadoes	infl
	head	crusado
	or	crusados
	syl	cru+sa+does
	pron	<-d*uz>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crusados	infl
	head	crusado
	or	crusadoes
	syl	cru+sa+dos
	pron	<-d*uz>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crusado	0.
	or	cruzado
	syl	cru+sa+do
	pron	<kru:1sAd*u>, Portuguese <kru1SaDu>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a former gold or silver coin of Portugal bearing on its reverse the figure of a cross.
cruse	ety	Old English cr*_use; related to Middle High German kr*_use, Dutch kroes jug
cruse	0.
	syl	cruse
	pron	<kru:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a small earthenware container used, esp. formerly, for liquids.
crush	ety	C14: from Old French croissir, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic kriustan to gnash; see #7crunch 
crush	1.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to press, mash, or squeeze so as to injure, break, crease, etc.
crush	2.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to break or grind (rock, ore, etc.) into small particles.
crush	3.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put down or subdue, esp. by force.
	exam	1	to crush a rebellion.
crush	4.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to extract (juice, water, etc.) by pressing.
	exam	1	to crush the juice from a lemon.
crush	5.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to oppress harshly.
crush	6.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hug or clasp tightly.
	exam	1	he crushed her to him.
crush	7.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to defeat or humiliate utterly, as in argument or by a cruel remark.
crush	8.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to crowd; throng.
crush	9.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become injured, broken, or distorted by pressure.
crush	10.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a dense crowd, esp. at a social occasion.
crush	11.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of crushing; pressure.
crush	12.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a drink or pulp prepared by or as if by crushing fruit.
	exam	1	orange crush.
crush	13.a.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an infatuation.
	exam	1	she had a crush on him.
crush	13.b.
	syl	crush
	pron	<kr^S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the person with whom one is infatuated.
crushable	sub
	head	crush
	syl	crush+a:ble
	pos	adj.
crushability	sub
	head	crush
	syl	crush+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
crusher	sub
	head	crush
	syl	crush+er
	pos	n.
crush bar	0.
	syl	crush bar
	pos	n.
	def	a bar at a theatre for serving drinks during the intervals of a play.
crush barrier	0.
	syl	crush bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier erected to separate sections of large crowds in order to prevent crushing.
crust	ety	C14: from Latin cr*_usta hard surface, rind, shell
crust	1.a.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	the hard outer part of bread.
crust	1.b.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	a piece of bread consisting mainly of this.
crust	2.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	the baked shell of a pie, tart, etc.
crust	3.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	any hard or stiff outer covering or surface.
	exam	1	a crust of ice.
crust	4.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	the outer layer of the earth, between 10 and 40 kilometres deep, separated from the inner layer (mantle) by the Mohorovicic discontinuity. See also {sial, sima}.
crust	5.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	the dry covering of a skin sore or lesion; scab.
crust	6.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	a layer of acid potassium tartrate deposited by some wine, esp. port, on the inside of the bottle.
crust	7.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	def	the hard outer layer of such organisms as lichens and crustaceans.
crust	8.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	impertinence.
crust	9.
	syl	crust
	pos	kr^st; n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a living (esp. in the phrase {earn a crust}) .
crust	10.
	syl	crust
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover with or acquire a crust.
crust	11.
	syl	crust
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into a crust.
crustacean	ety	C19: from New Latin cr*_ust*_aceus hard-shelled, from Latin cr*_usta shell, #7crust 
crustacean	1.
	syl	crus+ta+cean
	pron	<kr^1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any arthropod of the mainly aquatic class typically having a carapace hardened with lime and including the lobsters, crabs, shrimps, woodlice, barnacles, copepods, and water fleas.
crustacean	2.
	syl	crus+ta+cean
	pron	<kr^1stAS*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
crustaceous	1.
	syl	crus+ta+ceous
	pron	<kr^1stAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming, resembling, or possessing a surrounding crust or shell.
crustaceous	2.
	syl	crus+ta+ceous
	pron	<kr^1stAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {{crustacean} (sense 2)}.
crustal	0.
	syl	crus+tal
	pron	<1kr^stL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the earth's crust.
crustier	infl
	head	crusty
	syl	crust:i+er
	pos	adj.
crustiest	infl
	head	crusty
	syl	crust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
crusty	1.
	syl	crust:y
	pron	<1kr^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or characterized by a crust, esp. having a thick crust.
crusty	2.
	syl	crust:y
	pron	<1kr^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a rude or harsh character or exterior; surly; curt.
	exam	1	a crusty remark.
crustily	sub
	head	crusty
	syl	crust:i+ly
	pos	adv.
crustiness	sub
	head	crusty
	syl	crust:i+ness
	pos	n.
crutch	ety	Old English crycc; related to Old High German krucka, Old Norse krykkja; see #7crosier , #7crook 
crutch	1.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a long staff of wood or metal having a rest for the armpit, for supporting the weight of the body.
crutch	2.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	n.
	def	something that supports, helps, or sustains.
	exam	1	a crutch to the economy.
crutch	3.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for {{crotch} (sense 1)}.
crutch	4.a.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a forked support for a boom or oar, etc.
crutch	4.b.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a brace for reinforcing the frames at the stern of a wooden vessel.
crutch	5.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or sustain (a person or thing) as with a crutch.
crutch	6.
	syl	crutch
	pron	<kr^C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to clip (wool) from the hindquarters of a sheep.
Crutched Friar	ety	C16: crutched, variant of crouched, literally: crossed, referring to the cross worn on their habits
Crutched Friar	0.
	syl	Crutched Fri+ar
	pron	<kr^Ct>, <1kr^Cid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a mendicant order, suppressed in 1656.
crux	ety	C18: from Latin: cross
cruxes	infl
	head	crux
	or	cruces
	syl	crux:es
	pron	<1kru:sEz>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	mod	pl.
cruces	infl
	head	crux
	or	cruxes
	syl	cru+ces
	pron	<1kru:sEz>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	mod	pl.
crux	1.
	syl	crux
	pron	<1kru:sEz>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	def	a vital or decisive stage, point, etc. (often in the phrase {the crux of the matter) }.
crux	2.
	syl	crux
	pron	<1kru:sEz>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	def	a baffling problem or difficulty.
crux	3.
	syl	crux
	pron	<1kru:sEz>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	def	a rare word for {cross}.
Crucis	infl
	head	Crux
	syl	Cru+cis
	pron	<1kru:sis>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Crux	0.
	syl	Crux
	pron	<1kru:sis>
	pos	kr^ks; n.
	def	the more formal name for the {Southern Cross}.
crux ansata	ety	New Latin, literally: cross with a handle
cruces ansatae	infl
	head	crux ansata
	syl	cru+ces an+sa+tae
	pron	<1kru:sEz> <@n1sAtE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crux ansata	0.
	syl	crux an+sa+ta
	pron	<@n1sAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {ankh}.
Johan	infl
	head	Cruyff
	syl	Jo:han
	pron	<jo:1han>
	pos	n.
Cruyff	0.
	syl	Cruyff
	pron	<krcif>, Dutch <kr@ojf>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1947, Dutch footballer: one of the world's leading strikers; played for Ajax of Amsterdam (1965-73) and Barcelona (from 1973); captained the Dutch team in the 1974 World Cup.
cruzadoes	infl
	head	cruzado
	or	cruzados
	syl	cru+za+does
	pron	<-d*uz>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cruzados	infl
	head	cruzado
	or	cruzadoes
	syl	cru+za+dos
	pron	<-d*uz>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cruzado	0.
	syl	cru+za+do
	pron	<kru:1zAd*u>, Portuguese <kru1SaDu>, Portuguese <-DuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {crusado}.
cruzeiro	ety	Portuguese: from cruz #7cross 
cruzeiros	infl
	head	cruzeiro
	syl	cru+zei+ros
	pron	<-r*uz>, Portuguese <-rus>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cruzeiro	0.
	syl	cru+zei+ro
	pron	<kru:1ze*r*u>, Portuguese <kru1zAjru>, Portuguese <-rus>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Brazil, divided into 100 centavos.
crwth	ety	Welsh; compare Middle Irish crott harp
crwth	0.
	syl	crwth
	pron	<kru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient stringed instrument of Celtic origin similar to the cithara but bowed in later types.
cry	ety	C13: from Old French crier, from Latin quir*_it*_are to call for help
cries	infl
	head	cry
	syl	cries
	pos	vb.
crying	infl
	head	cry
	syl	cry+ing
	pos	vb.
cried	infl
	head	cry
	syl	cried.
	pos	vb.
cry	1.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter inarticulate sounds, esp. when weeping; sob.
cry	2.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shed tears; weep.
cry	3.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to scream or shout in pain, terror, etc.
cry	4.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to utter or shout (words of appeal, exclamation, fear, etc.).
cry	5.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by out; of animals, birds, etc.
	def	to utter loud characteristic sounds.
cry	6.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hawk or sell by public announcement.
	exam	1	to cry newspapers.
cry	7.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to announce (something) publicly or in the streets.
cry	8.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to clamour or beg.
cry for the moon	9.
	head	cry
	syl	cry for the moon.
	def	to desire the unattainable.
cry one's eyes	10.
	head	cry
	or	heart out
	syl	cry one's eyes
	def	to weep bitterly.
cry quits	11.
	head	cry
	or	mercy 
	syl	cry quits
	def	to give up a task, fight, etc.
cries	infl
	head	cry
	syl	cries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cry	12.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of crying; a shout, exclamation, scream, or wail.
cry	13.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic utterance of an animal or bird.
	exam	1	the cry of gulls.
cry	14.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an oral announcement, esp. one made by town criers.
cry	15.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	a fit of weeping.
cry	16.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	the baying of a pack of hounds hunting their quarry by scent.
cry	17.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	a pack of hounds.
cry	18.a.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	a long way.
cry	18.b.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	something very different.
cry	19.a.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	hotly pursuing.
cry	19.b.
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	n.
	def	the baying of a pack of hounds hunting together.
cry	xref
	syl	cry
	pron	<krI>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {cry down, cry off, cry out}.
crybabies	infl
	head	crybaby
	syl	cry+ba:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
crybaby	0.
	syl	cry+ba:by
	pron	<1krI2bAbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a child, given to frequent crying or complaint.
cry down	1.
	syl	cry down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to belittle; disparage.
cry down	2.
	syl	cry down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to silence by making a greater noise.
	exam	1	to cry down opposition.
crying	0.
	syl	cry+ing
	pron	<1krIiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	notorious; lamentable (esp. in the phrase {crying shame) }.
cryo-	ety	from Greek kruos icy cold, frost
cryo-	0.
	syl	cry:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating low temperature; frost, cold, or freezing.
	exam	1	cryogenics;
	exam	2	cryosurgery.
cryobiology	0.
	syl	cry:o+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2krI*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the study of the effects of very low temperatures on organisms.
cryobiologist	sub
	head	cryobiology
	syl	cry:o+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
cryocable	0.
	syl	cry:o+ca+ble
	pron	<2krI*u1kAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly conducting electrical cable cooled with a refrigerant such as liquid nitrogen.
cry off	0.
	syl	cry off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to withdraw from or cancel (an agreement or arrangement).
cryogen	0.
	syl	cry:o+gen
	pron	<1krI*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to produce low temperatures; a freezing mixture.
cryogenics	0.
	syl	cry:o+gen+ics
	pron	<2krI*1Jeniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the production of very low temperatures and the phenomena occurring at these temperatures.
cryogenic	sub
	head	cryogenics
	syl	cry:o+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
cryohydrate	0.
	syl	cry:o+hy+drate
	pron	<2krI*u1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline substance containing water and a salt in definite proportions: a eutectic crystallizing below the freezing point of water.
cryolite	0.
	syl	cry:o+lite
	pron	<1krI*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless mineral consisting of a fluoride of sodium and aluminium in monoclinic crystalline form: used in the production of aluminium, glass, and enamel. Formula: Na\3AlF\6.
cryometer	0.
	syl	cry+om+e:ter
	pron	<krI1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thermometer for measuring low temperatures.
cryometry	sub
	head	cryometer
	syl	cry+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
cryonics	0.
	syl	cry+on+ics
	pron	<krI1oniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the practice of freezing a human corpse in the hope of restoring it to life in the future.
cryophilic	0.
	syl	cry:o+phil+ic
	pron	<2krI*1filik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	able to thrive at low temperatures.
cryophyte	0.
	syl	cry:o+phyte
	pron	<1krI*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, esp. an alga or moss, that grows on snow or ice.
cryoplankton	0.
	syl	cry:o+plank+ton
	pron	<2krI*u1pl@Gkt*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	minute organisms, esp. algae, living in ice, snow, or icy water.
cryoscope	0.
	syl	cry:o+scope
	pron	<1krI*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument used to determine the freezing point of a substance.
cryoscopies	infl
	head	cryoscopy
	syl	cry+os+co+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cryoscopy	0.
	syl	cry+os+co+py
	pron	<krI1osk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of freezing points, esp. for the determination of molecular weights by measuring the lowering of the freezing point of a solvent when a known quantity of solute is added.
cryoscopic	sub
	head	cryoscopy
	syl	cry:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2krI*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
cryostat	0.
	syl	cry:o+stat
	pron	<1krI*2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for maintaining a constant low temperature or a vessel in which a substance is stored at a low temperature.
cryosurgery	0.
	syl	cry:o+sur+ger:y
	pron	<2krI*u1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	surgery involving the local destruction of tissues by quick freezing for therapeutic benefit.
crymotherapy	alt
	head	cryotherapy
	or	cryotherapy
	syl	cry+mo+ther:a+py
	pos	n.
cryotherapy	0.
	or	crymotherapy
	syl	cry:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2krI*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	medical treatment in which all or part of the body is subjected to cold temperatures, as by means of ice packs.
cryotron	0.
	syl	cry:o+tron
	pron	<1krI*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature switch working at the temperature of liquid helium and depending for its action on the production and destruction of semiconducting properties in the conductor.
cry out	1.
	syl	cry out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to scream or shout aloud, esp. in pain, terror, etc.
cry out	2.
	syl	cry out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to demand in an obvious manner.
	exam	1	our inner cities are crying out for redevelopment.
for crying out loud	3.
	head	cry out
	syl	for crying out loud.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation of anger, impatience, or dismay.
crypt	ety	C18: from Latin crypta, from Greek krupt*_e vault, secret place, from kruptos hidden, from kruptein to hide
crypt	1.
	syl	crypt
	pron	<kript>
	pos	n.
	def	a cellar, vault, or underground chamber, esp. beneath a church, where it is often used as a chapel, burial place, etc.
crypt	2.
	syl	crypt
	pron	<kript>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any pitlike recess or depression.
cryptal	sub
	head	crypt
	syl	crypt+al
	pos	adj.
cryptesthesia	alt
	head	cryptaesthesia
	or	cryptaesthesia
	syl	cryp+tes+the:si:a
	pron	<2kript*s1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cryptaesthesia	0.
	or	cryptesthesia
	syl	cryp+taes+the:si:a
	pron	<2kript*s1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another term for {extrasensory perception}.
cryptanalysis	ety	C20: from #7cryptogram#7+analysis 
cryptanalysis	0.
	syl	crypt+a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<2kript*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of codes and ciphers; cryptography.
cryptanalytic	sub
	head	cryptanalysis
	syl	crypt+an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2kript@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
cryptanalyst	sub
	head	cryptanalysis
	syl	crypt+1an:a+lyst
	pos	n.
cryptic	ety	C17: from Late Latin crypticus, from Greek kruptikos, from kruptos concealed; see #7crypt 
cryptical	alt
	head	cryptic
	or	cryptic
	syl	cryp+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
cryptic	1.
	or	cryptical
	syl	cryp+tic
	pron	<1kriptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden; secret; occult.
cryptic	2.
	or	cryptical
	syl	cryp+tic
	pron	<1kriptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of comments, sayings, etc.
	def	esoteric or obscure in meaning.
cryptic	3.
	or	cryptical
	syl	cryp+tic
	pron	<1kriptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the coloration of animals
	def	tending to conceal by disguising or camouflaging the shape.
cryptically	sub
	head	cryptic
	syl	cryp+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
crypto-	ety	New Latin, from Greek kruptos hidden, from kruptein to hide
cryptoclastic	0.
	syl	cryp+to+clas+tic
	pron	<2kript*u1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals and rocks
	def	composed of microscopic fragments.
cryptocrystalline	0.
	syl	cryp+to+crys+tal+line
	pron	<2kript*u1krist*lIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	composed of crystals that can be distinguished individually only by the use of a polarizing microscope.
cryptogam	ety	C19: from New Latin Cryptogamia, from #7crypto -#7+ Greek gamos marriage
cryptogam	0.
	syl	cryp+to+gam
	pron	<1kript*u2g@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in former classification schemes
	def	any plant that does not produce seeds, including algae, fungi, mosses, and ferns. Compare {phanerogam}.
cryptogamic	sub
	head	cryptogam
	or	cryptogamous
	syl	cryp+to+1gam+ic
	pron	<krip1tog*?!m*s>
	pos	adj.
cryptogamous	sub
	head	cryptogam
	or	cryptogamic
	syl	cryp+tog:a+mous
	pron	<krip1tog*?!m*s>
	pos	adj.
cryptogenic	0.
	syl	cryp+to+gen+ic
	pron	<2kript*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of diseases
	def	of unknown or obscure origin.
cryptograph	1.
	syl	cryp+to+graph
	pron	<1kript*u2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	something written in code or cipher.
cryptograph	2.
	syl	cryp+to+graph
	pron	<1kript*u2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a code using secret symbols ({cryptograms) }.
cryptograph	3.
	syl	cryp+to+graph
	pron	<1kript*u2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for translating text into cipher, or vice versa.
cryptology	alt
	head	cryptography
	or	cryptography
	syl	cryp+tol+o:gy
	pron	<krip1tol*?!Ji>
	pos	n.
cryptography	0.
	or	cryptology
	syl	cryp+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<krip1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or study of analysing and deciphering codes, ciphers, etc. Also called: {cryptanalysis}.
cryptographer	sub
	head	cryptography
	syl	cryp+1tog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
cryptographist	sub
	head	cryptography
	or	cryptologist
	syl	cryp+1tog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
cryptologist	sub
	head	cryptography
	or	cryptographist
	syl	cryp+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
cryptographic	sub
	head	cryptography
	or	cryptographical
	syl	cryp+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2kript*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cryptographical	sub
	head	cryptography
	or	cryptographic
	syl	cryp+to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cryptographically	sub
	head	cryptography
	syl	cryp+to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cryptomeria	0.
	syl	cryp+to+mer:i:a
	pron	<2kript*u1mi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of China and Japan, with curved needle-like leaves and small round cones: family
cryptozoic	0.
	syl	cryp+to+zo+ic
	pron	<2kript*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	living in dark places, such as holes, caves, and beneath stones.
Cryptozoic	0.
	syl	Cryp+to+zo+ic
	pron	<2kript*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Precambrian rock strata, fauna, etc. Compare {Phanerozoic}.
cryptozoite	0.
	syl	cryp+to+zo+ite
	pron	<2kript*u1z*uIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a malarial parasite at the stage of development in its host before it enters the red blood cells.
cryst	1.
	syl	cryst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	crystalline.
cryst	2.
	syl	cryst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {crystall}. crystallography.
crystal	ety	Old English cristalla, from Latin crystallum, from Greek krustallos ice, crystal, from krustainein to freeze
crystal	1.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of solid substance, such as quartz, with a regular shape in which plane faces intersect at definite angles, due to the regular internal structure of its atoms, ions, or molecules.
crystal	2.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	a single grain of a crystalline substance.
crystal	3.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a crystal, such as a piece of cut glass.
crystal	4.a.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly transparent and brilliant type of glass, often used in cut-glass tableware, ornaments, etc.
crystal	4.b.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a crystal chandelier.
crystal	5.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of or resembling crystal.
crystal	6.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	crystal glass articles collectively.
crystal	7.a.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline element used in certain electronic devices as a detector, oscillator, transducer, etc.
crystal	7.b.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	crystal pickup;
	exam	2	crystal detector.
crystal	8.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent cover for the face of a watch, usually of glass or plastic.
crystal	9.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a crystal or the regular atomic arrangement of crystals.
	exam	1	crystal structure;
	exam	2	crystal lattice.
crystal	10.
	syl	crys+tal
	pron	<1kristL>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling crystal; transparent.
	exam	1	crystal water.
crystal ball	0.
	syl	crys+tal ball
	pos	n.
	def	the glass globe used in crystal gazing.
crystal class	0.
	syl	crys+tal class
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	any of 32 possible types of crystals, classified according to their rotational symmetry about axes through a point. Also called: {point group}.
crystal counter	0.
	syl	crys+tal count+er
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity of high-energy radiation, in which particles collide with a crystal and momentarily increase its conductivity.
crystal detector	0.
	syl	crys+tal de+tec+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a demodulator, used esp. in early radio receivers, consisting of a thin metal wire in point contact with a semiconductor crystal.
crystal form	0.
	syl	crys+tal form
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	a symmetrical set of planes in space, associated with a crystal, having the same symmetry as the crystal class. Compare {crystal habit}.
crystal gazing	1.
	syl	crys+tal gaz+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act of staring into a crystal globe ({crystal ball}) supposedly in order to arouse visual perceptions of the future, etc.
crystal gazing	2.
	syl	crys+tal gaz+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act of trying to foresee or predict something.
crystal gazer	sub
	head	crystal gazing
	syl	crys+tal 1gaz+er
	pos	n.
crystal habit	0.
	syl	crys+tal hab+it
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	the external shape of a crystal. Compare {crystal form}.
crystal lattice	0.
	syl	crys+tal lat+tice
	pos	n.
	def	the regular array of points about which the atoms, ions, or molecules composing a crystal are centred.
crystalline	1.
	syl	crys+tal+line
	pron	<1krist*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the characteristics or structure of crystals.
crystalline	2.
	syl	crys+tal+line
	pron	<1krist*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or containing crystals.
crystalline	3.
	syl	crys+tal+line
	pron	<1krist*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or like crystal; transparent; clear.
crystallinity	sub
	head	crystalline
	syl	crys+tal+lin+i:ty
	pron	<2krist*1liniti>
	pos	n.
crystalline lens	0.
	syl	crys+tal+line lens
	pos	n.
	def	a biconvex transparent elastic structure in the eye situated behind the iris, serving to focus images on the retina.
crystallite	0.
	syl	crys+tal+lite
	pron	<1krist*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the minute rudimentary or imperfect crystals occurring in many glassy rocks.
crystallitic	sub
	head	crystallite
	syl	crys+tal+lit+ic
	pron	<2krist*1litik>
	pos	adj.
crystalize	alt
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalise
	syl	crys+tal+ize
	pron	<1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
crystallise	infl
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallize
	syl	crys+tal+lise
	pron	<1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
crystalise	infl
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalize
	syl	crys+tal+ise
	pron	<1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
crystallize	1.
	or	crystallise
	syl	crys+tal+lize
	pron	<1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form crystals; assume or cause to assume a crystalline form or structure.
crystallize	2.
	or	crystallise
	syl	crys+tal+lize
	pron	<1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to coat or become coated with sugar.
	exam	1	crystallized fruit.
crystallize	3.
	or	crystallise
	syl	crys+tal+lize
	pron	<1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a definite form or expression to (an idea, argument, etc.) or (of an idea, argument, etc.) to assume a recognizable or definite form.
crystallizable	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallisable
	syl	crys+tal+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
crystalizable	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalisable
	syl	crys+tal+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
crystallisable	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallizable
	syl	crys+tal+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
crystalisable	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalizable
	syl	crys+tal+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
crystallizability	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallisability
	syl	crys+tal+2liz+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
crystalizability	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalisability
	syl	crys+tal+2iz+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
crystallisability	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallizability
	syl	crys+tal+2lis+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
crystalisability	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalizability
	syl	crys+tal+2is+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
crystallization	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallisation
	syl	crys+tal+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
crystalization	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalisation
	syl	crys+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
crystallisation	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallization
	syl	crys+tal+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
crystalisation	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalization
	syl	crys+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
crystallizer	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalliser
	syl	crys+tal+2liz+er
	pos	n.
crystalizer	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystaliser
	syl	crys+tal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
crystalliser	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystallizer
	syl	crys+tal+2lis+er
	pos	n.
crystaliser	sub
	head	crystallize
	or	crystalizer
	syl	crys+tal+2is+er
	pos	n.
crystallography	0.
	syl	crys+tal+log+ra+phy
	pron	<2krist*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science concerned with the formation, properties, and structure of crystals.
crystallographer	sub
	head	crystallography
	syl	crys+tal+1log+ra+pher
	pos	n.
crystallographic	sub
	head	crystallography
	syl	crys+tal+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<2krist*l*u?!1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
crystallographically	sub
	head	crystallography
	syl	crys+tal+lo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
crystalloid	1.
	syl	crys+tal+loid
	pron	<1krist*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or having the appearance or properties of a crystal or crystalloid.
crystalloid	2.
	syl	crys+tal+loid
	pron	<1krist*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that in solution can pass through a semipermeable membrane. Compare {{colloid} (sense 3)}.
crystalloid	3.
	syl	crys+tal+loid
	pron	<1krist*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of numerous crystals of protein occurring in certain seeds and other storage organs.
crystalloidal	sub
	head	crystalloid
	syl	crys+tal+1loi+dal
	pos	adj.
crystal pickup	0.
	syl	crys+tal pick+up
	pos	n.
	def	a gramophone pickup in which the current is generated by the deformation of a piezoelectric crystal caused by the movements of the stylus.
crystal set	0.
	syl	crys+tal set
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of radio receiver having a crystal detector to demodulate the radio signals but no amplifier, therefore requiring earphones.
crystal system	0.
	syl	crys+tal sys+tem
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	any of six, or sometimes seven, classifications of crystals depending on their symmetry. The classes are cubic, tetragonal, hexagonal, orthorhombic, monoclinic, and triclinic. Sometimes an additional system, trigonal, is distinguished, although this is usually included in the hexagonal system. See also {crystal class}.
crystal violet	0.
	syl	crys+tal vi:o+let
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gentian violet}.
Cs	0.
	syl	Cs
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	caesium.
CS	0.
	syl	CS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Czechoslovakia.
cs	0.
	syl	cs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	case.
CS	1.
	syl	C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {c.s}. Capital Stock.
CS	2.
	syl	C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	chartered surveyor.
CS	3.
	syl	C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Christian Science.
CS	4.
	syl	C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Christian Scientist.
CS	5.
	syl	C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Civil Service.
CS	6.
	syl	C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {c.s}. Court of Session.
CSB	0.
	syl	CSB
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	chemical stimulation of the brain.
csc	0.
	syl	csc
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cosecant.
CSC	0.
	syl	C.S.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Civil Service Commission.
csch	0.
	syl	csch
	def	a U.S. form of {cosech}.
CSE	0.
	syl	CSE
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Certificate of Secondary Education; a series of examinations the first grade of pass of which is an equivalent to a GCE O level.
CS gas	ety	C20: from the surname initials of its U.S. inventors, Ben Carson and Roger Staughton
CS gas	0.
	syl	CS gas
	pos	n.
	def	a gas causing tears, salivation, and painful breathing, used in chemical warfare and civil disturbances; chlorobenzal malononitrile. Formula: C\6H\4ClCH:C(CN)\2.
CSIRO	0.
	syl	C.S.I.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Australia
	def	Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization.
CSM	0.
	syl	C.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Company Sergeant-Major.
CST	0.
	syl	C.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Central Standard Time.
ct	1.
	syl	ct.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cent.
ct	2.
	syl	ct.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	certificate.
ct	3.
	syl	ct.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	court.
CT	0.
	syl	C.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	central time.
ctenidium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek ktenidion, diminutive of kteis comb
ctenidiia	infl
	head	ctenidium
	syl	cte+nid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ctenidium	0.
	syl	cte+nid+i:um
	pron	<ti1nidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the comblike respiratory gills of molluscs.
ctenoid	ety	C19: from Greek ktenoeid*_es, from kteis comb+ -oeid*_es -#7oid 
ctenoid	0.
	syl	cte+noid
	pron	<1tEncid>, <1ten->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	toothed like a comb, as the scales of perches.
ctenophore	ety	C19: from New Latin ctenophorus, from Greek kteno-, kteis comb+-#7phore 
ctenophore	0.
	syl	cten:o+phore
	pron	<1ten*2fc:>, <1tEn*->
	pos	n.
	def	any marine invertebrate of the phylum including the sea gooseberry and Venus's-girdle, whose body bears eight rows of fused cilia, for locomotion. Also called: {comb jelly}.
ctenophoran	sub
	head	ctenophore
	syl	cte+noph:o+ran
	pron	<ti1nof*r*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Ctesiphon	0.
	syl	Ctes:i+phon
	pron	<1tesi2fon>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city on the River Tigris about 100 km (60 miles) above Babylon. First mentioned in 221 #7b.c., it was destroyed in the 7th and 8th centuries #7a.d.
ctn	0.
	syl	ctn
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cotangent.
CTO	0.
	syl	C.T.O.
	pos	adj.
	usage	Philately. of postage stamps
	def	cancelled to order; postmarked in sheets for private sale.
ctr	0.
	syl	ctr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	centre.
cts	1.
	syl	cts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cents.
cts	2.
	syl	cts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	certificates.
CTV	0.
	syl	CTV
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Canadian Television Network Ltd.
cu	alt
	or	cu
	syl	cu.
cu	0.
	or	cu
	syl	cu
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cubic.
Cu	ety	from Late Latin cuprum 
Cu	0.
	syl	Cu
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	copper.
cub	ety	C16: perhaps from Old Norse kubbi young seal; see #7cob 
cub	1.
	syl	cub
	pos	k^b; n.
	def	the young of certain animals, such as the lion, bear, etc.
cub	2.
	syl	cub
	pos	k^b; n.
	def	a young or inexperienced person.
cubs	infl
	head	cub
	syl	cubs
	pos	vb.
cubbing	infl
	head	cub
	syl	cub+bing
	pos	vb.
cubbed	infl
	head	cub
	syl	cubbed.
	pos	vb.
cub	3.
	syl	cub
	pos	vb.
	def	to give birth to (cubs).
cubbish	sub
	head	cub
	syl	cub+bish
	pos	adj.
cubbishly	sub
	head	cub
	syl	cub+bish+ly
	pos	adv.
Cub	0.
	syl	Cub
	pos	k^b; n.
	def	short for {Cub scout}.
Cuba	0.
	syl	Cu:ba
	pron	<1kju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic and the largest island in the West Indies, at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico: became a Spanish colony after its discovery by Columbus in 1492; gained independence after the Spanish-American War of 1898 but remained subject to U.S. influence until declared a people's republic under Castro in 1960; subject of an international crisis in 1962, when the U.S. blockaded the island in order to compel the Soviet Union to dismantle its nuclear missile base. Sugar comprises about 80 per cent of total exports. Language: Spanish. Currency: peso. Capital: Havana. Pop.: 9090000 (1974 est.). Area: 114524 sq. km (44218 sq. miles).
Cuban	sub
	head	Cuba
	syl	Cu+ban
	pos	adj. n.
cubage	0.
	syl	cub+age
	pron	<1kju:biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{cubature} (sense 2)}.
Cuba libre	ety	Spanish, literally: free Cuba, a toast during the Cuban War of Independence
Cuba libre	0.
	syl	Cu:ba li+bre
	pron	<1kju:b*> <1lEbr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a drink of rum, cola, lime juice, and ice.
cubane	ety	C20: from #7cube + -#7ane 
cubane	0.a.
	syl	cub+ane
	pron	<1kju:bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare octahedral hydrocarbon formed by eight CH groups, each of which is situated at the corner of a cube. Formula: C\8H\8.
cubane	0.b.
	syl	cub+ane
	pron	<1kju:bAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cubane chemistry.
Cuban heel	0.
	syl	Cu+ban heel
	pos	n.
	def	a moderately high heel for a shoe.
cubature	ety	C17: from #7cube %1#7+ -ature, on the model of quadrature 
cubature	1.
	syl	cu+ba+ture
	pron	<1kju:b*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of the cubic contents of something.
cubature	2.
	syl	cu+ba+ture
	pron	<1kju:b*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cubage}. cubic contents.
cubbyhole	ety	C19: from dialect cub cattle pen; see #7cove 
cubbyhole	1.
	syl	cub:by+hole
	pron	<1k^bi2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosed space or room.
cubbyhole	2.
	syl	cub:by+hole
	pron	<1k^bi2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any small compartment, such as a pigeonhole.
cubbyhole	xref
	syl	cub:by+hole
	pron	<1k^bi2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {cub+by} (#!k^b$I).
cube	ety	C16: from Latin cubus die, cube, from Greek kubos 
cube	H1.1.
	syl	cube
	pron	<kju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid having six plane square faces in which the angle between two adjacent sides is a right angle.
cube	H1.2.
	syl	cube
	pron	<kju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of three equal factors: the cube of 2 is 2#M2#M2 (usually written 2%3)
cube	H1.3.
	syl	cube
	pron	<kju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	something in the form of a cube.
	exam	1	a bath cube.
cube	H1.4.
	syl	cube
	pron	<kju:b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to raise (a number or quantity) to the third power.
cube	H1.5.
	syl	cube
	pron	<kju:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the cubic contents of.
cube	H1.6.
	syl	cube
	pron	<kju:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, shape, or cut (something, esp. food) into cubes.
cuber	sub
	head	cube
	syl	cub+er
	pos	n.
cube	ety	American Spanish cub*'e, of unknown origin
cube	H2.1.
	syl	cu:be
	pron	<1kju:bA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American plants, esp. any of the leguminous genus the roots of which yield rotenone.
cube	H2.2.
	syl	cu:be
	pron	<1kju:bA>
	pos	n.
	def	an extract from the roots of these plants: a fish poison and insecticide.
cubeb	ety	C14: from Old French cubebe, from Medieval Latin cub*_eba, from Arabic kub*_abah 
cubeb	1.
	syl	cu+beb
	pron	<1kju:beb>
	pos	n.
	def	a SE Asian treelike piperaceous woody climbing plant, with brownish berries.
cubeb	2.
	syl	cu+beb
	pron	<1kju:beb>
	pos	n.
	def	the unripe spicy fruit of this plant, dried and used as a stimulant and diuretic and sometimes smoked in cigarettes.
cube root	0.
	syl	cube root
	pos	n.
	def	the number or quantity whose cube is a given number or quantity: 2 is the cube root of 8 (usually written %3@b$/#800156 8 or 8%1%/%3#800157) .
cubic	1.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of a cube.
cubic	2.a.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three dimensions.
cubic	2.b.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a linear measure that is raised to the third power.
	exam	1	a cubic metre.
cubic	3.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, relating to, or containing a variable to the third power or a term in which the sum of the exponents of the variables is three.
cubic	4.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {isometric, regular}. relating to or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three equal perpendicular axes. The unit cell of cubic crystals is a cube with a lattice point at each corner ({simple cubic}) and one in the cube's centre ({body-centred cubic}) , or a lattice point at each corner and one at the centre of each face ({face-centred cubic}) .
cubic	5.a.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	n.
	def	a cubic equation, such as %3+ +2=0.
cubic	5.b.
	syl	cu+bic
	pron	<1kju:bik>
	pos	n.
	def	a cubic term or expression.
cubical	1.
	syl	cu+bi+cal
	pron	<1kju:bikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or related to volume.
	exam	1	cubical expansion.
cubical	2.
	syl	cu+bi+cal
	pron	<1kju:bikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a cube.
cubical	3.
	syl	cu+bi+cal
	pron	<1kju:bikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving the third power.
cubically	sub
	head	cubical
	syl	cu+bi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cubicalness	sub
	head	cubical
	syl	cu+bi+cal+ness
	pos	n.
cubicle	ety	C15: from Latin cubiculum, from cub*_are to lie down, lie asleep
cubicle	0.
	syl	cu+bi+cle
	pron	<1kju:bikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a partially or totally enclosed section of a room, as in a dormitory.
cubic measure	0.
	syl	cu+bic meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a system of units for the measurement of volumes, based on the cubic inch, the cubic centimetre, etc.
cubiculum	ety	C19: from Latin: #7cubicle 
cubicula	infl
	head	cubiculum
	syl	cu+bic:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cubiculum	0.
	syl	cu+bic:u+lum
	pron	<kju:1bikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground burial chamber in Imperial Rome, such as those found in the catacombs.
cubiform	0.
	syl	cu+bi+form
	pron	<1kju:bi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of a cube.
cubism	0.
	syl	cub+ism
	pron	<1kju:biz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a French school of paint?!ing, collage, relief, and sculpture initiated in 1907 by Picasso and Braque, which amalgamated viewpoints of natural forms into a multifaceted surface of geometrical planes.
cubist	sub
	head	cubism
	syl	cub+ist
	pos	adj. n.
cubistic	sub
	head	cubism
	syl	cu+1bis+tic
	pos	adj.
cubistically	sub
	head	cubism
	syl	cu+1bis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cubit	ety	C14: from Latin cubitum elbow, cubit
cubit	0.
	syl	cu+bit
	pron	<1kju:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient measure of length based on the length of the forearm.
cubital	0.
	syl	cu+bi+tal
	pron	<1kju:bitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the forearm.
cuboid	1.
	syl	cu+boid
	pron	<1kju:bcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	shaped like a cube; cubic.
cuboid	2.
	syl	cu+boid
	pron	<1kju:bcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or denoting the cuboid bone.
cuboid	3.
	syl	cu+boid
	pron	<1kju:bcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the cubelike bone of the foot; the outer distal bone of the tarsus.
cuboid	4.
	syl	cu+boid
	pron	<1kju:bcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	usage	also
	def	a geometric solid whose six faces are rectangles; rectangular parallelepiped.
Cu-bop	0.
	syl	Cu-bop
	pron	<1kju:2bop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	music of the 1940s in which Cuban rhythms are combined with bop. Compare {Afro-Cuban}.
cub reporter	0.
	syl	cub re+port+er
	pos	n.
	def	a trainee reporter on a newspaper.
Cub	alt
	head	Cub Scout
	or	Cub Scout
	syl	Cub
	pos	n.
Cub Scout	0.
	or	Cub
	syl	Cub Scout
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the junior branch of the Scout Association.
Cuchulainn	infl
	head	Cuchulain
	or	Cuchullain
	syl	Cu:chul:ainn
	pron	<ku:1k^lin>
	pos	n.
Cuchullain	infl
	head	Cuchulain
	or	Cuchulainn
	syl	Cu:chul:lain
	pron	<ku:1k^lin>
	pos	n.
Cuchulain	0.
	syl	Cu:chul:ain
	pron	<ku:1k^lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Celtic myth.
	def	a legendary hero of Ulster.
cucking stool	ety	C13: cucking stol, literally: defecating chair, from cukken to defecate; compare Old Norse k*'ukr excrement
cucking stool	0.
	syl	cuck+ing stool
	pron	<1k^kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a stool to which suspected witches, scolds, etc., were tied and ducked into water as a punishment.
cuckold	ety	C13 cukeweld, from Old French cucuault, from cucu #7cuckoo ; perhaps an allusion to the parasitic cuckoos that lay their eggs in the nests of other birds
cuckold	1.
	syl	cuck+old
	pron	<1k^k*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a man whose wife has committed adultery, often regarded as an object of scorn.
cuckold	2.
	syl	cuck+old
	pron	<1k^k*ld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a cuckold of.
cuckoldry	sub
	head	cuckold
	syl	cuck+old+ry
	pos	n.
cuckoo	ety	C13: from Old French cucu, of imitative origin; related to German kuckuck, Latin cuc*_ulus, Greek kokkux 
cuckoos	infl
	head	cuckoo
	syl	cuck:oos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cuckoo	1.
	syl	cuck:oo
	pron	<1kuku:>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the family having pointed wings, a long tail, and zygodactyl feet: order Many species, including the {European cuckoo} lay their eggs in the nests of other birds and have a two-note call.
cuckoo	2.
	syl	cuck:oo
	pron	<1kuku:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an insane or foolish person.
cuckoo	3.
	syl	cuck:oo
	pron	<1kuku:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	insane or foolish.
cuckoo	4.
	syl	cuck:oo
	pron	<1kuku:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation or representation of the call of a cuckoo.
cuckoos	infl
	head	cuckoo
	syl	cuck:oos
	pos	vb.
cuckooing	infl
	head	cuckoo
	syl	cuck:oo+ing
	pos	vb.
cuckooed	infl
	head	cuckoo
	syl	cuck:ooed.
	pos	vb.
cuckoo	5.
	syl	cuck:oo
	pron	<1kuku:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repeat over and over.
cuckoo	6.
	syl	cuck:oo
	pron	<1kuku:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make the sound imitated by the word
cuckoo clock	0.
	syl	cuck:oo clock
	pos	n.
	def	a clock in which a mechanical cuckoo pops out with a sound like a cuckoo's call when the clock strikes.
cuckooflower	0.
	syl	cuck:oo+flow:er
	pron	<1kuku:2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lady's-smock} and {ragged robin}.
cuckoopint	0.
	syl	cuck:oo+pint
	pron	<1kuku:2pInt>
	pos	n.
	def	a European aroid plant, with arrow-shaped leaves, a spathe marked with purple, a pale purple spadix, and scarlet berries. Also called: {lords-and-ladies}.
cuckoo shrike	0.
	syl	cuck:oo shrike
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World tropical songbird of the family typically having a strong notched bill, long rounded tail, and pointed wings. See also {minivet}.
cuckoo spit	0.
	syl	cuck:oo spit
	pos	n.
	def	a white frothy mass on the stems and leaves of many plants, produced by froghopper larvae ({cuckoo spit insects}) which feed on the plant juices. Also called: {frog spit}.
cuculiform	ety	from Latin cuc*_ulus cuckoo+-#7form 
cuculiform	0.
	syl	cu+cu+li+form
	pron	<kju1kju:li2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order which includes the cuckoos.
cucullate	ety	C18: from Late Latin cucull*_atus, from Latin cucullus hood, cap
cucullate	0.
	syl	cu+cul+late
	pron	<1kju:k*2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a hood or having a hoodlike part.
	exam	1	cucullate sepals.
cucullately	sub
	head	cucullate
	syl	1cu+cul+2late+ly
	pos	adv.
cucumber	ety	C14: from Latin cucumis, of unknown origin
cucumber	1.
	syl	cu+cum+ber
	pron	<1kju:2k^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping cucurbitaceous plant, cultivated in many forms for its edible fruit. Compare {squirting cucumber}.
cucumber	2.
	syl	cu+cum+ber
	pron	<1kju:2k^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cylindrical fruit of this plant, which has hard thin green rind and white crisp flesh.
cucumber	3.
	syl	cu+cum+ber
	pron	<1kju:2k^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants or their fruits.
cucumber tree	1.
	syl	cu+cum+ber tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American trees or shrubs of the genus esp. of E and central North America, having cup-shaped greenish flowers and cucumber-shaped fruits.
cucumber tree	2.
	syl	cu+cum+ber tree
	pos	n.
	def	an E Asian tree, with edible fruits resembling small cucumbers: family See also {caramba}.
cucurbit	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin cucurbita gourd, cup &- cu+@!cur+bi+#!ta+ceous adj.
cucurbit	0.
	syl	cu+cur+bit
	pron	<kju:1kR:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	any creeping flowering plant of the mainly tropical and subtropical family which includes the pumpkin, cucumber, squashes, and gourds.
C'ucuta	0.
	syl	C*'u+cu+ta
	pron	Spanish <1kuku2ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Colombia: com?!mercial centre of a coffee-producing region. Pop.: 219772 (1973). Official name: {San Jo@.s*'e de C*'u+cu+ta} (san $xo#!se $de).
cud	ety	Old English cudu, from cwidu what has been chewed; related to Old Norse kv*_atha resin (for chewing), Old High German quiti glue, Sanskrit jatu rubber
cud	1.
	syl	cud
	pos	k^d; n.
	def	partially digested food regurgitated from the first stomach of cattle and other ruminants to the mouth for a second chewing.
chew the cud	2.
	head	cud
	syl	chew the cud.
	def	to reflect or think over something.
cudbear	ety	C18: whimsi?!cal alteration of Cuthbert, the Christian name of Dr. Gordon, 18th-century Scot who patented the dye. See #7cuddy %2
cudbear	0.
	syl	cud+bear
	pron	<1k^d2be*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {orchil}.
cuddle	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
cuddle	1.
	syl	cud+dle
	pron	<1k^dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hold (another person or thing) close or (of two people, etc.) to hold each other close, as for affection, comfort, or warmth; embrace; hug.
cuddle	2.
	syl	cud+dle
	pron	<1k^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to curl or snuggle up into a comfortable or warm position. {~}
cuddle	3.
	syl	cud+dle
	pron	<1k^dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a close embrace, esp. when prolonged.
cuddlesome	sub
	head	cuddle
	syl	cud+dle+some
	pos	adj.
cuddly	sub
	head	cuddle
	syl	cud+dly
	pos	adj.
cuddy	ety	C17: perhaps from Dutch kajute; compare Old French cahute 
cuddies	infl
	head	cuddy
	syl	cud+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cuddy	H1.1.
	syl	cud+dy
	pron	<1k^di>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cabin in a boat.
cuddy	H1.2.
	syl	cud+dy
	pron	<1k^di>
	pos	n.
	def	a small room, cupboard, etc.
cuddy	ety	C18: probably from Cuddy, nickname for Cuthbert 
cuddie	alt
	head	cuddy
	or	cuddy
	syl	cud+die
	pron	<1k^di>
	pos	n.
cuddies	infl
	head	cuddy
	syl	cud+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cuddy	H2.1.
	or	cuddie
	syl	cud+dy
	pron	<1k^di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	a donkey.
cuddy	H2.2.
	or	cuddie
	syl	cud+dy
	pron	<1k^di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	a stupid fellow; fool.
cudgel	ety	Old English cycgel; related to Middle Dutch koghele stick with knob
cudgel	1.
	syl	cudg+el
	pron	<1k^J*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a short stout stick used as a weapon.
take up the cudgels	2.
	head	cudgel
	syl	take up the cudgels.
	usage	often foll. by for or on behalf of
	def	to join in a dispute, esp. to defend oneself or another.
cudgels	infl
	head	cudgel
	or	cudgels
	syl	cudg+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cudgelling	infl
	head	cudgel
	or	cudgeling
	syl	cudg+el+ling
	pos	vb.
cudgelled	infl
	head	cudgel
	or	cudgeled
	syl	cudg+elled
	pos	vb.
cudgeling	infl
	head	cudgel
	or	cudgelling
	syl	cudg+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cudgeled	infl
	head	cudgel
	or	cudgelled
	syl	cudg+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cudgel	3.
	syl	cudg+el
	pron	<1k^J*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with a cudgel or similar weapon.
cudgel one's brains	4.
	head	cudgel
	syl	cudgel one's brains.
	def	to think hard about a problem.
cudgeller	sub
	head	cudgel
	syl	cudg+el+ler
	pos	n.
cudgerie	1.
	syl	cudg+er:ie
	pron	<1k^J*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a large tropical rutaceous tree, having light-coloured wood.
cudgerie	2.
	syl	cudg+er:ie
	pron	<1k^J*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	Also called: {pink poplar}. an anacardiaceous rain-forest tree,
cudweed	1.
	syl	cud+weed
	pron	<1k^d2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate woolly plants of the genus having clusters of whitish or yellow button-like flowers: family (composites).
cudweed	2.
	syl	cud+weed
	pron	<1k^d2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants of the genus esp.
cue	ety	C16: probably from name of the letter q, used in an actor's script to represent Latin quando when
cue	H1.1.a.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the theatre, films, music, etc.
	def	anything spoken or done that serves as a signal to an actor, musician, etc., to follow with specific lines or action.
on cue	1.b.
	head	cue
	syl	on cue.
	def	at the right moment.
cue	H1.2.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a signal or reminder to do something.
cue	H1.3.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the part of any sensory pattern that is identified as the signal for a response.
cue	H1.4.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the part, function, or action assigned to or expected of a person.
cues	infl
	head	cue
	syl	cues
	pos	vb.
cuing	infl
	head	cue
	syl	cu+ing
	pos	vb.
cued	infl
	head	cue
	syl	cued.
	pos	vb.
cue	H1.5.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a cue or cues to (an actor).
cue	H1.6.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by in or into
	def	to signal (to something or somebody) at a specific moment in a musical or dramatic performance.
	exam	1	to cue in a flourish of trumpets.
cue	H1.7.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give information or a reminder to (someone).
cue	H1.8.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to signal the commencement of filming, as with the word @6Action&!@9
cue	ety	C18: variant of #7queue 
cue	H2.1.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	a long tapered shaft with a leather tip, used to drive the balls.
cue	H2.2.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	hair caught at the back forming a tail or braid.
cue	H2.3.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {queue}.
cues	infl
	head	cue
	syl	cues
	pos	vb.
cuing	infl
	head	cue
	syl	cu+ing
	pos	vb.
cued	infl
	head	cue
	syl	cued.
	pos	vb.
cue	H2.4.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drive (a ball) with a cue.
cue	H2.5.
	syl	cue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist or tie (the hair) into a cue.
cue ball	0.
	syl	cue ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	the ball struck by the cue, as distinguished from the object balls.
cue bid	0.
	syl	cue bid
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract bridge.
	def	a bid in a suit made to show an ace or a void in that suit.
Cuenca	1.
	syl	Cuen+ca
	pron	Spanish <1kwAGka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Ecuador: university (1868). Pop.: 79140 (1970 est.).
Cuenca	2.
	syl	Cuen+ca
	pron	Spanish <1kwAGka>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Spain: prosperous in the Middle Ages for its silver and textile industries. Pop.: 34485 (1970).
Cuernavaca	0.
	syl	Cuer+na+va+ca
	pron	Spanish <2kwArna1vaka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Mexico, capital of Morelos state: resort with nearby Cacahuamilpa Caverns. Pop.: 273986 (1975 est.).
cuesta	ety	Spanish: shoulder, from Latin costa side, rib
cuesta	0.
	syl	cues+ta
	pron	<1kwest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long low ridge with a steep scarp slope and a gentle back slope, formed by the differential erosion of strata of differing hardness.
cuff	ety	C14 cuffe glove, of obscure origin
cuff	H1.1.
	syl	cuff
	pos	k^f; n.
	def	the part of a sleeve nearest the hand, sometimes turned back and decorative.
cuff	H1.2.
	syl	cuff
	pos	k^f; n.
	def	the part of a gauntlet or glove that extends past the wrist.
cuff	H1.3.
	syl	cuff
	pos	k^f; n.
	def	the U.S. and Australian name for {{turnup} (sense 5)}.
off the cuff	4.
	head	cuff
	syl	off the cuff.
	qual	Informal.
	def	improvised; extemporary.
cuff	ety	C16: of obscure origin
cuff	H2.1.
	syl	cuff
	pos	k^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with an open hand.
cuff	H2.2.
	syl	cuff
	pos	n.
	def	a blow of this kind.
cuff link	0.
	syl	cuff link
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of linked buttons, used to join the buttonholes on the cuffs of a shirt.
cuffs	0.
	syl	cuffs
	pos	n.
	mod	k^fs; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {handcuffs}.
Cufic	0.
	syl	Cu+fic
	pron	<1ku:fik>, <1kju:->
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kufic}.
Cuyab'a	alt
	head	Cuiab'a
	or	Cuiab'a
	syl	Cu+ya+b*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2kuja1ba>
	pos	n.
Cuiab'a	1.
	or	Cuyab'a
	syl	Cu:ia+b*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2kuja1ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Brazil, capital of Mato Grosso state, on the Cuib*'a River. Pop.: 103427 (1970).
Cuiab'a	2.
	or	Cuyab'a
	syl	Cu:ia+b*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2kuja1ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Brazil, rising on the Mato Grosso plateau and flowing southwest into the S*~ao Louren*,co River. Length: 483 km (300 miles).
cui bono	0.
	syl	cui bo:no
	pron	Latin. <kwE> <1b*un*u>
	def	for whose benefit?? for what purpose??
cuirass	ety	C15: from French cuirasse, from Late Latin coriacea, from coriaceus made of leather, from Latin corium leather
cuirass	1.
	syl	cui+rass
	pron	<kwi1r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour, of leather or metal covering the chest and back.
cuirass	2.
	syl	cui+rass
	pron	<kwi1r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard outer protective covering of some animals, consisting of shell, plate, or scales.
cuirass	3.
	syl	cui+rass
	pron	<kwi1r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar protective covering, as on a ship.
cuirass	4.
	syl	cui+rass
	pron	<kwi1r@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with a cuirass.
cuirassier	0.
	syl	cui+ras+sier
	pron	<2kwi*r*1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mounted soldier, esp. of the 16th century, who wore a cuirass.
cuir-bouilli	ety	French, literally: boiled leather
cuir-bouilli	0.
	syl	cuir-bouil:li
	pron	<2kwi*bu:1jE>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of leather hardened by soaking in wax, used for armour before the 14th century.
cuisine	ety	C18: from French, literally: kitchen, from Late Latin coqu*_ina, from Latin coquere to cook
cuisine	1.
	syl	cui+sine
	pron	<kwi1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a style or manner of cooking.
	exam	1	French cuisine.
cuisine	2.
	syl	cui+sine
	pron	<kwi1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the food prepared by a restaurant, household, etc.
cuisse	ety	C15: back formation from cuisses (plural), from Old French cuisseaux thigh guards, from cuisse thigh, from Latin coxa hipbone
cuish	alt
	head	cuisse
	or	cuisse
	syl	cuish
	pron	<kwiS>
	pos	n.
cuisse	0.
	or	cuish
	syl	cuisse
	pron	<kwis>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour for the thigh.
Ely	infl
	head	Culbertson
	syl	E:ly
	pron	<1ElI>
	pos	n.
Culbertson	0.
	syl	Cul:bert:son
	pron	<1k^lb*tsN>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1955, U.S. authority on contract bridge.
culch	ety	C17: perhaps ultimately from Old French culche bed, #7couch 
cultch	alt
	head	culch
	or	culch
	syl	cultch
	pron	<k^lC>
	pos	n.
culch	1.
	or	cultch
	syl	culch
	pron	<k^lC>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of broken stones, shells, and gravel that forms the basis of an oyster bed.
culch	2.
	or	cultch
	syl	culch
	pron	<k^lC>
	pos	n.
	def	the oyster spawn attached to such a structure.
culch	3.
	or	cultch
	syl	culch
	pron	<k^lC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	refuse; rubbish.
cul-de-sac	ety	C18: literally: bottom of the bag
culs-de-sac	infl
	head	cul-de-sac
	or	cul-de-sacs
	syl	culs-de-sac
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cul-de-sacs	infl
	head	cul-de-sac
	or	culs-de-sac
	syl	cul-de-sacs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cul-de-sac	1.
	syl	cul-de-sac
	pron	<1k^ld*2s@k>, <1kul->
	pos	n.
	def	a road with one end blocked off; dead end.
cul-de-sac	2.
	syl	cul-de-sac
	pron	<1k^ld*2s@k>, <1kul->
	pos	n.
	def	an inescapable position.
cul-de-sac	3.
	syl	cul-de-sac
	pron	<1k^ld*2s@k>, <1kul->
	pos	n.
	def	any tube-shaped bodily cavity or pouch closed at one end, such as the caecum.
-cule	ety	from Latin -culus, diminutive suffix; compare -#7cle 
-cule	0.
	syl	-cule
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating smallness.
	exam	1	animalcule.
Culebra Cut	0.
	syl	Cu+le:bra Cut
	pron	<ku:1lebr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of the {Gaillard Cut}.
culet	ety	C17: from obsolete French, diminutive of cul, from Latin c*_ulus bottom
culet	1.
	syl	cu+let
	pron	<1kju:lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	the flat face at the bottom of a gem.
culet	2.
	syl	cu+let
	pron	<1kju:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the plates of armour worn at the small of the back.
culex	ety	C15: from Latin: midge, gnat; related to Old Irish cuil gnat
culices	infl
	head	culex
	syl	cu+li+ces
	pron	<-li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
culex	0.
	syl	cu+lex
	pron	<1kju:leks>
	pos	n.
	def	any mosquito of the genus such as the common mosquito.
Culiac'an	0.
	syl	Cu+lia+c*'an
	pron	Spanish <2kulja1kan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Mexico, capital of Sinaloa state. Pop.: 244645 (1975 est.).
culicid	ety	C19: from New Latin Culicidae, from Latin culex gnat, #7culex 
culicid	1.
	syl	cu+lic+id
	pron	<kju:1lisid>
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous insect of the family which comprises the mosquitos.
culicid	2.
	syl	cu+lic+id
	pron	<kju:1lisid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
culinary	ety	C17: from Latin cul*_in*_arius, from cul*_ina kitchen
culinary	0.
	syl	cul:i+nar:y
	pron	<1k^lin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used in the kitchen or in cookery.
culinarily	sub
	head	culinary
	syl	cul:i+nar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
cull	ety	C15: from Old French coillir to pick, from Latin colligere; see #7collect 
cull	1.
	syl	cull
	pos	k^l; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choose or gather the best or required examples.
cull	2.
	syl	cull
	pos	k^l; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take out (an animal, esp. an inferior one) from a herd.
cull	3.
	syl	cull
	pos	k^l; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather (flowers, fruit, etc.).
cull	4.
	syl	cull
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or product of culling.
cull	5.
	syl	cull
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an inferior animal taken from a herd.
culler	sub
	head	cull
	syl	cull+er
	pos	n.
cullender	0.
	syl	cul+len+der
	pron	<1k^lind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {colander}.
cullet	ety	C17: perhaps variant of #7collet, (literally: little neck, referring to the glass neck of newly blown bottles, etc.)
cullet	0.
	syl	cul+let
	pron	<1k^lit>
	pos	n.
	def	waste glass for melting down to be reused.
cullis	ety	C19: from French coulisse channel, groove; see #7coulisse 
cullis	1.
	syl	cul+lis
	pron	<1k^lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a gutter in or at the eaves of a roof.
cullis	2.
	syl	cul+lis
	pron	<1k^lis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {coulisse} (sense 1).
Culloden	0.
	syl	Cul+lod+en
	pron	<k*1lodN>
	pos	n.
	def	a moor near Inverness in N Scotland: site of a battle in 1746 in which English troops annihilated the Jacobites under Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
cully	ety	C17: of unknown origin
cullies	infl
	head	cully
	syl	cul+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cully	0.
	syl	cul+ly
	pron	<1k^li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	pal; mate.
culm	ety	C14: probably related to #7coal 
culm	H1.1.
	syl	culm
	pos	k^lm; n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	coalmine waste.
culm	H1.2.
	syl	culm
	pos	k^lm; n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	inferior anthracite.
culm	ety	C17: from Latin culmus stalk; see #7haulm 
culm	H2.0.
	syl	culm
	pos	k^lm; n.
	def	the hollow jointed stem of a grass or sedge.
Culm	ety	C19: from #7culm %1
Culm Measures	alt
	head	Culm
	or	Culm
	syl	Culm Meas+ures
	pos	n.
Culm	0.
	or	Culm Measures
	syl	Culm
	pos	n.
	def	a formation consisting mainly of shales and sandstone deposited during the Carboniferous period in parts of Europe.
culmiferous	0.
	syl	cul+mif+er+ous
	pron	<k^l1mif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of grasses
	def	having a hollow jointed stem.
culminant	0.
	syl	cul+mi+nant
	pron	<1k^lmin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	highest or culminating.
culminate	ety	C17: from Late Latin culmin*_are to reach the highest point, from Latin culmen top
culminate	1.
	syl	cul+mi+nate
	pron	<1k^lmi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to end or cause to end, esp. to reach or bring to a final or climactic stage.
culminate	2.
	syl	cul+mi+nate
	pron	<1k^lmi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a celestial body
	def	to cross the meridian of the observer.
culmination	1.
	syl	cul+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2k^lmi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the final, highest, or decisive point.
culmination	2.
	syl	cul+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2k^lmi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of culminating.
culottes	ety	C20: from French, literally: breeches, from cul bottom; see #7culet 
culottes	0.
	syl	cu+lottes
	pron	<kju:1lots>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	women's flared knee-length or ankle-length trousers cut to look like a skirt.
culpa	ety	Latin: fault
culpae	infl
	head	culpa
	syl	cul+pae
	pron	<-pE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
culpa	1.
	syl	cul+pa
	pron	<1kulpa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	an act of neglect.
culpa	2.
	syl	cul+pa
	pron	<1kulpa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a fault; sin; guilt.
culpable	ety	C14: from Old French coupable, from Latin culp*_abilis, from culp*_are to blame, from culpa fault
culpable	0.
	syl	cul+pa:ble
	pron	<1k^lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving censure; blameworthy.
culpability	sub
	head	culpable
	or	culpableness
	syl	cul+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
culpableness	sub
	head	culpable
	or	culpability
	syl	cul+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
culpably	sub
	head	culpable
	syl	cul+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
culprit	ety	C17: from Anglo-French cul-, short for culpable guilty+ prit ready, indicating that the prosecution was ready to prove the guilt of the one charged
culprit	1.
	syl	cul+prit
	pron	<1k^lprit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person awaiting trial, esp. one who has pleaded not guilty.
culprit	2.
	syl	cul+prit
	pron	<1k^lprit>
	pos	n.
	def	the person responsible for a particular offence, misdeed, etc.
cult	ety	C17: from Latin cultus cultivation, refinement, from colere to till
cult	1.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	def	a specific system of religious worship, esp. with reference to its rites and deity.
cult	2.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	def	a sect devoted to the beliefs of a religious or other cult.
cult	3.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a group having an exclusive ideology and ritual practices centred on sacred symbols, esp. one characterized by lack of organizational structure.
cult	4.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	def	intense interest in and devotion to a person, idea, or activity.
	exam	1	the cult of yoga.
cult	5.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	def	the person, idea, etc., arousing such devotion.
cult	6.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	def	any popular fashion; craze.
cult	7.
	syl	cult
	pos	k^lt; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a cult or cults.
	exam	1	a cult figure.
cultic	sub
	head	cult
	syl	cul+tic
	pos	adj.
cultism	sub
	head	cult
	syl	cult+ism
	pos	n.
cultist	sub
	head	cult
	syl	cult+ist
	pos	n.
cultch	0.
	syl	cultch
	pron	<k^lC>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {culch}.
cultigen	ety	C20: from #7culti (#7vated) #7+ -#7gen 
cultigen	0.
	syl	cul+ti+gen
	pron	<1k^ltiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a species of plant that is known only as a cultivated form and did not originate from a wild type.
cultivable	ety	C17: from French, from Old French cultiver to #7cultivate 
cultivatable	alt
	head	cultivable
	or	cultivable
	syl	cul+ti+vat+a:ble
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
cultivable	0.
	or	cultivatable
	syl	cul+ti+va:ble
	pron	<1k^ltiv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	capable of being cultivated.
cultivability	sub
	head	cultivable
	syl	cul+ti+va:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
cultivar	ety	C20: from #7culti (#7vated) #7+var (#7iety) 
cultivar	0.
	syl	cul+ti+var
	pron	<1k^lti2va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of a plant that was produced from a natural species and is maintained by cultivation.
cultivate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin cultiv*_are to till, from Old French cultiver, from Medieval Latin cult*_ivus cultivable, from Latin cultus cultivated, from colere to till, toil over
cultivate	1.
	syl	cul+ti+vate
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to till and prepare (land or soil) for the growth of crops.
cultivate	2.
	syl	cul+ti+vate
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plant, tend, harvest, or improve (plants) by labour and skill.
cultivate	3.
	syl	cul+ti+vate
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break up (land or soil) with a cultivator or hoe.
cultivate	4.
	syl	cul+ti+vate
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve or foster (the mind, body, etc.) as by study, education, or labour.
cultivate	5.
	syl	cul+ti+vate
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give special attention to.
	exam	1	to cultivate a friendship;
	exam	2	to cultivate a hobby.
cultivate	6.
	syl	cul+ti+vate
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or bring culture to (a person, society, etc.); civilize.
cultivated	1.
	syl	cul+ti+vat+ed
	pron	<1k^lti2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	cultured, refined, or educated.
cultivated	2.a.
	syl	cul+ti+vat+ed
	pron	<1k^lti2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	subjected to tillage or cultivation.
cultivated	2.b.
	syl	cul+ti+vat+ed
	pron	<1k^lti2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	tilled and broken up.
cultivated	3.
	syl	cul+ti+vat+ed
	pron	<1k^lti2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	specially bred or improved by cultivation.
cultivation	1.a.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2k^lti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the planting, tending, improving, or harvesting of crops or plants.
cultivation	1.b.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2k^lti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the preparation of ground to promote their growth.
cultivation	2.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2k^lti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	development, esp. through education, training, etc.
cultivation	3.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2k^lti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	culture or sophistication, esp. social refinement.
cultivator	1.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tor
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a farm implement equipped with shovels, blades, etc., used to break up soil and remove weeds.
cultivator	2.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tor
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that cultivates.
cultivator	3.
	syl	cul+ti+va+tor
	pron	<1k^lti2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grows, tends, or improves plants or crops.
cultrate	ety	C19: from Latin cultr*_atus, from culter knife
cultrated	alt
	head	cultrate
	or	cultrate
	syl	cul+trat+ed
	pos	adj.
cultrate	0.
	or	cultrated
	syl	cul+trate
	pron	<1k^ltrAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a knife blade.
	exam	1	cultrate leaves.
cultural	1.
	syl	cul+tur+al
	pron	<1k^lC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to artistic or social pursuits or events considered to be valuable or enlightened.
cultural	2.
	syl	cul+tur+al
	pron	<1k^lC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a culture or civilization.
cultural	3.
	syl	cul+tur+al
	pron	<1k^lC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain varieties of plant
	def	obtained by specialized breeding.
culturally	sub
	head	cultural
	syl	cul+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
cultural anthropology	0.
	syl	cul+tur+al an+thro+pol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology dealing with cultural as opposed to biological and racial features.
cultural anthropologist	sub
	head	cultural anthropology
	syl	cul+tur+al an+thro+pol:o+gist
	pos	n.
culture lag	alt
	head	cultural lag
	or	cultural lag
	syl	cul+ture lag
	pos	n.
cultural lag	0.
	or	culture lag
	syl	cul+tur+al lag
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in the rate of change between two parts of a culture.
Cultural Revolution	0.
	syl	Cul+tur+al Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in China
	def	a mass movement (1965-68), in which the youthful Red Guard played a prominent part. It was initiated by Mao Tse-tung to destroy the power of the bureaucrats and to revolutionize the attitudes and behaviour of the people. Also called: {Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution}.
culture	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin cult*_ura a cultivating, from colere to till; see #7cult 
culture	1.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the total of the inherited ideas, beliefs, values, and knowledge, which constitute the shared bases of social action.
culture	2.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the total range of activities and ideas of a group of people with shared traditions, which are transmitted and reinforced by members of the group.
	exam	1	the Mayan culture.
culture	3.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular civilization at a particular period.
culture	4.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the artistic and social pursuits, expression, and tastes valued by a society or class, as in the arts, manners, dress, etc.
culture	5.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the enlightenment or refinement resulting from these pursuits.
culture	6.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of plants, esp. by scientific methods designed to improve stock or to produce new ones.
culture	7.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stockbreeding.
	def	the rearing and breeding of animals, esp. with a view to improving the strain.
culture	8.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of tilling or cultivating the soil.
culture	9.a.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the experimental growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, in a nutrient substance (see {culture medium) }, usually under controlled conditions.
culture	9.b.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of microorganisms grown in this way.
culture	10.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cultivate (plants or animals).
culture	11.
	syl	cul+ture
	pron	<1k^lC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grow (microorganisms) in a culture medium.
culturist	sub
	head	culture
	syl	cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
cultureless	sub
	head	culture
	syl	cul+ture+less
	pos	adj.
cultured	1.
	syl	cul+tured
	pron	<1k^lC*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or having good taste, manners, upbringing, and education.
cultured	2.
	syl	cul+tured
	pron	<1k^lC*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	artificially grown or synthesized.
	exam	1	cultured pearls.
cultured pearl	0.
	syl	cul+tured pearl
	pos	n.
	def	a pearl induced to grow in the shell of an oyster or clam, by the insertion of a small object around which layers of nacre are deposited.
culture medium	0.
	syl	cul+ture me+di:um
	pos	n.
	def	a nutritive substance, such as an agar gel, in which cultures of bacteria and fungi are grown.
culture shock	0.
	syl	cul+ture shock
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the feelings of isolation, rejection, etc., experienced when one culture is brought into sudden contact with another, as when a primitive tribe is confronted by modern civilization.
culture vulture	0.
	syl	cul+ture vul+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person considered to be excessively eager to acquire culture.
cultus	ety	C17: from Latin: a toiling over something, refinement, #7cult 
cultuses	infl
	head	cultus
	or	culti
	syl	cul+tus:es
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
culti	infl
	head	cultus
	or	cultuses
	syl	cul+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cultus	0.
	syl	cul+tus
	pron	<1k^lt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	another word for {{cult} (sense 1)}.
culver	ety	Old English culfre, from Latin columbula a little dove, from columba dove
culver	0.
	syl	cul+ver
	pron	<1k^lv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic name for {pigeon} or {dove}.
culverin	ety	C15: from Old French coulevrine, from couleuvre, from Latin coluber serpent
culverin	1.
	syl	cul+ver+in
	pron	<1k^lv*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium to heavy cannon used during the 16th and 17th centuries.
culverin	2.
	syl	cul+ver+in
	pron	<1k^lv*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval musket.
Culver's root	ety	C19: named after a Dr. Culver, 18th-century American physician
physic	alt
	head	Culver's root
	or	Culver's root
	syl	phys+ic
	pron	<1k^lv*z>
	pos	n.
Culver's root	1.
	or	physic
	syl	Cul:ver's root
	pron	<1k^lv*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall North American scrophulariaceous plant, having spikes of small white or purple flowers.
Culver's root	2.
	or	physic
	syl	Cul:ver's root
	pron	<1k^lv*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried roots of this plant, formerly used as a cathartic and emetic.
culvert	ety	C18: of unknown origin
culvert	1.
	syl	cul+vert
	pron	<1k^lv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a drain or covered channel that crosses under a road, railway, etc.
culvert	2.
	syl	cul+vert
	pron	<1k^lv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel for an electric cable.
cum	ety	Latin: with, together with, along with
cum	0.
	syl	cum
	pos	k^m; prep.
	def	used between two nouns to designate an object of a combined nature.
	exam	1	a kitchen-cum-dining room.
Cumae	0.
	syl	Cu+mae
	pron	<1kju:mE>
	pos	n.
	def	the oldest Greek colony in Italy, founded about 750 #7b.c. near Naples.
Cumaean	sub
	head	Cumae
	syl	Cu+1mae:an
	pos	adj.
Cuman'a	0.
	syl	Cu+ma+n*'a
	pron	Spanish <2kuma1na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Venezuela: founded in 1523; the oldest European settlement in South America. Pop.: 119751 (1971).
cumber	ety	C13: probably from Old French combrer to impede, prevent, from combre barrier; see #7encumber 
cumber	1.
	syl	cum+ber
	pron	<1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obstruct or hinder.
cumber	2.
	syl	cum+ber
	pron	<1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to inconvenience.
cumber	3.
	syl	cum+ber
	pron	<1k^mb*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a hindrance or burden.
cumberer	sub
	head	cumber
	syl	cum+ber+er
	pos	n.
Cumberland	H1.0.
	syl	Cum+ber+land
	pron	<1k^mb*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of NW England, now part of Cumbria.
William Augustus	infl
	head	Cumberland
	syl	Wil:liam Au:gus:tus
	pos	n.
Cumberland	H2.0.
	syl	Cum:ber:land
	pron	<1k^mb*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Duke of Cumberland, called 1721-65, English soldier, younger son of George II, noted for his defeat of Charles Edward Stuart at Culloden (1746) and his subsequent ruthless destruction of Jacobite rebels.
Cumbernauld	0.
	syl	Cum+ber+nauld
	pron	<2k^mb*1nc:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Scotland, in E central Strathclyde, northeast of Glasgow: developed as a new town since 1956. Pop.: 31787 (1971).
cumbersome	ety	C14: cumber, short for #7encumber+ -#7some 
cumbrous	alt
	head	cumbersome
	or	cumbersome
	syl	cum+brous
	pron	<1k^mbr*s>
	pos	adj.
cumbersome	1.
	or	cumbrous
	syl	cum+ber+some
	pron	<1k^mb*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	awkward because of size, weight, or shape.
	exam	1	cumbersome baggage.
cumbersome	2.
	or	cumbrous
	syl	cum+ber+some
	pron	<1k^mb*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult because of extent or complexity.
	exam	1	cumbersome accounts.
cumbersomely	sub
	head	cumbersome
	or	cumbrously
	syl	cum+ber+some+ly
	pos	adv.
cumbrously	sub
	head	cumbersome
	or	cumbersomely
	syl	cum+brous+ly
	pos	adv.
cumbersomeness	sub
	head	cumbersome
	or	cumbrousness
	syl	cum+ber+some+ness
	pos	n.
cumbrousness	sub
	head	cumbersome
	or	cumbersomeness
	syl	cum+brous+ness
	pos	n.
cumbrance	1.
	syl	cum+brance:
	pron	<1k^mbr*ns)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <a@T> <burden>, <@T> <obstacle,@T> <or> <hin?!drance>
	def	trouble or bother.
Cumbria	0.
	syl	Cum+bri:a
	pron	<1k^mbri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	since 1974
	def	a county of NW England comprising the former counties of Westmorland and Cumberland together with N Lancashire: includes the Lake District mountain area and surrounding coastal lowlands with the Pennine uplands in the extreme east. Administrative centres: Carlisle and Kendal. Pop.: 473600 (1976 est.). Area: 6806 sq. km (2628 sq. miles). &- {#!Cum+bri@.an}
Cumbrian Mountains	0.
	syl	Cum+bri:an Moun+tains
	pron	<1k^mbri*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NW England, in Cumbria. Highest peak: Scafell Pike, 963 m (3210 ft.).
cum dividend	ety	 cum, from Latin: with
cum dividend	0.
	syl	cum div:i+dend
	usage	of shares, etc.
	def	with the right to current dividend. Compare {ex dividend}.
cum grano salis	0.
	syl	cum gra+no sa+lis
	pron	Latin. <kum> <1gra:n*u> <1sa:lis>
	pos	adv.
	def	with a grain of salt; not too literally.
cumin	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin cum*_inum, from Greek kuminon, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew kamm*_on 
cummin	alt
	head	cumin
	or	cumin
	syl	cum+min
	pron	<1k^min>
	pos	n.
cumin	1.
	or	cummin
	syl	cum+in
	pron	<1k^min>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous Mediter?!ranean plant, with finely divided leaves and small white or pink flowers.
cumin	2.
	or	cummin
	syl	cum+in
	pron	<1k^min>
	pos	n.
	def	the aromatic seeds (collectively) of this plant, used as a condiment and a flavouring.
cum laude	ety	Latin
cum laude	0.
	syl	cum lau+de
	pron	<k^m 1lc:di, kum 1laudA>
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	with praise: the lowest of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations.
cummerbund	ety	C17: from Hindi kamarband, from Persian, from kamar loins, waist+ band band
kummerbund	alt
	head	cummerbund
	or	cummerbund
	syl	kum+mer+bund
	pron	<1k^m*2b^nd>
	pos	n.
cummerbund	0.
	or	kummerbund
	syl	cum+mer+bund
	pron	<1k^m*2b^nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide sash, worn with a dinner jacket.
Edward Estlin	infl
	head	Cummings
	syl	Ed:ward Est:lin
	pron	<1estlin>
	pos	n.
Cummings	0.
	syl	Cum:mings
	pron	<1k^miGz>
	pos	n.
	def	preferred typographical representation of name 1894-1962, U.S. poet, and artist.
cumquat	0.
	syl	cum+quat
	pron	<1k^mkwot>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kumquat}.
cumshaw	ety	C19: from pidgin English, from Chinese (Amoy) kam si*_a, from Mandarin kan hsieh grateful thanks
cumshaw	0.
	syl	cum+shaw
	pron	<1k^mSc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	used, esp. formerly, by beggars in Chinese ports
	def	a present or tip.
cumulate	ety	C16: from Latin cumul*_are from cumulus heap
cumulate	1.
	syl	cu+mu+late
	pron	<1kju:mju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to accumulate.
cumulate	2.
	syl	cu+mu+late
	pron	<1kju:mjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	heaped up.
cumulately	sub
	head	cumulate
	syl	cu+mu+late+ly
	pos	adv.
cumulation	sub
	head	cumulate
	syl	cu+mu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
cumulative	1.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive
	pron	<1kju:mjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing in quantity, strength, or effect by successive additions or gradual steps.
	exam	1	cumulative pollution.
cumulative	2.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive
	pron	<1kju:mjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	gained by or resulting from a gradual building up.
	exam	1	cumulative benefits.
cumulative	3.a.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive
	pron	<1kju:mjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of preference shares
	def	entitling the holder to receive any arrears of dividend before any dividend is distributed to ordinary shareholders.
cumulative	3.b.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive
	pron	<1kju:mjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of dividends or interest
	def	intended to be accumulated if not paid when due.
cumulative	4.a.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive
	pron	<1kju:mjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a frequency
	def	including all values of a variable either below or above a specified value.
cumulative	4.b.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive
	pron	<1kju:mjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of error
	def	tending to increase as the sample size is increased.
cumulatively	sub
	head	cumulative
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
cumulativeness	sub
	head	cumulative
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive+ness
	pos	n.
cumulative evidence	0.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	additional evidence re?!inforcing testimony previously given.
cumulative voting	0.
	syl	cu+mu+la+tive vot+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system of voting in which each elector has as many votes as there are candidates in his constituency. Votes may all be cast for one candidate or distributed among several.
cumulet	ety	C19: from #7cumulus 
cumulet	0.
	syl	cu+mul+et
	pron	<1kju:mjulit>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon, pure white or white with light red markings.
cumuliform	0.
	syl	cu+mu+li+form
	pron	<1kju:mjuli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a cumulus cloud.
cumulonimbi	infl
	head	cumulonimbus
	or	cumulonimbuses
	syl	cu+mu+lo+nim+bi
	pron	<-bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cumulonimbuses	infl
	head	cumulonimbus
	or	cumulonimbi
	syl	cu+mu+lo+nim+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cumulonimbus	0.
	syl	cu+mu+lo+nim+bus
	pron	<2kju:mjul*u1nimb*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a cumulus cloud of great vertical extent, the top often forming an anvil shape and the bottom being dark coloured, indicating rain or hail: associated with thunderstorms.
cumulostrati	infl
	head	cumulostratus
	syl	cu+mu+lo+stra+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cumulostratus	0.
	syl	cu+mu+lo+stra+tus
	pron	<2kju:mjul*u1strAt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	another name for {stratocumulus}.
cumulous	0.
	syl	cu+mu+lous
	pron	<1kju:mjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or consisting of cumulus clouds.
cumulus	ety	C17: from Latin: mass
cumuli	infl
	head	cumulus
	syl	cu+mu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cumulus	0.
	syl	cu+mu+lus
	pron	<1kju:mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a bulbous or billowing white or dark grey cloud associated with rising air currents. Compare {{cirrus} (sense 1)}, {stratus}.
Cunaxa	0.
	syl	Cu+nax:a
	pron	<kju:1n@ks*>
	pos	n.
	def	the site near the lower Euphrates where Artaxerxes II defeated Cyrus the Younger in 401 #7b.c.
cunctation	ety	C16: from Latin cunct*_ati*_o a hesitation, from cunct*_ar*_i to delay
cunctation	0.
	syl	cunc+ta+tion
	pron	<k^Gk1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	delay.
cunctative	sub
	head	cunctation
	syl	cunc+ta+tive
	pron	<1k^Gkt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
cunctator	sub
	head	cunctation
	syl	cunc+1ta+tor
	pos	n.
cuneal	ety	C16: from New Latin cune*_alis, from cuneus wedge
cuneal	0.
	syl	cu+ne:al
	pron	<1kju:ni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	wedge-shaped; cuneiform.
cuneate	ety	C19: from Latin cune*_are to make wedge-shaped, from cuneus a wedge
cuneate	0.
	syl	cu+ne:ate
	pron	<1kju:niit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	wedge-shaped: cuneate leaves are attached at the narrow end.
cuneately	sub
	head	cuneate
	syl	cu+ne:ate+ly
	pos	adv.
cuneiform	ety	C17: probably from Old French cun*'eiforme, from Latin cuneus wedge
cuneiform	1.
	syl	cu+nei+form
	pron	<1kju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {cuneal}. wedge-shaped.
cuneiform	2.
	syl	cu+nei+form
	pron	<1kju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting the wedge-shaped characters employed in the writing of several ancient languages of Mesopotamia and Persia, esp. Sumerian, Babylonian, etc.
cuneiform	3.
	syl	cu+nei+form
	pron	<1kju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tablet in which this script is employed.
cuneiform	4.
	syl	cu+nei+form
	pron	<1kju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of the three tarsal bones.
cuneiform	5.
	syl	cu+nei+form
	pron	<1kju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	cuneiform characters or writing.
cuneiform	6.
	syl	cu+nei+form
	pron	<1kju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the three tarsal bones.
Cuneo	0.
	syl	Cu+ne:o
	pron	Italian <1ku:nAo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Italy, in Piedmont. Pop.: 54505 (1971).
cunjevoi	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
cunjevoi	1.
	syl	cun+je:voi
	pron	<1k^nJi2vci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an aroid plant, of tropical Asia and Australia, cultivated for its edible rhizome.
cunjevoi	2.
	syl	cun+je:voi
	pron	<1k^nJi2vci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a sea squirt.
cunnilingus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin cunnus vulva+ lingere to lick
cunnilinctus	alt
	head	cunnilingus
	or	cunnilingus
	syl	cun+ni+linc+tus
	pron	<2k^ni?!1liGkt*s>
	pos	n.
cunnilingus	0.
	or	cunnilinctus
	syl	cun+ni+lin+gus
	pron	<2k^ni1liGg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual activity in which the female genitalia are stimulated by the partner's lips and tongue. Compare {fellatio}.
cunning	ety	Old English cunnende; related to cunnan to know (see #7can %1)#7, cunnian to test, experience, Old Norse kunna to know
cunning	1.
	syl	cun+ning
	pron	<1k^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	crafty and shrewd, esp. in deception; sly.
	exam	1	cunning as a fox.
cunning	2.
	syl	cun+ning
	pron	<1k^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	made with or showing skill or cleverness; ingenious.
cunning	3.
	syl	cun+ning
	pron	<1k^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	craftiness, esp. in deceiving; slyness.
cunning	4.
	syl	cun+ning
	pron	<1k^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	cleverness, skill, or ingenuity.
cunningly	sub
	head	cunning
	syl	cun+ning+ly
	pos	adv.
cunningness	sub
	head	cunning
	syl	cun+ning+ness
	pos	n.
cunt	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse kunta, Middle Low German kunte 
cunt	1.
	syl	cunt
	pos	k^nt; n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	the female genitals.
cunt	2.
	syl	cunt
	pos	k^nt; n.
	qual	Taboo slang.; Offensive.
	def	a woman considered sexually.
cunt	3.
	syl	cunt
	pos	k^nt; n.
	qual	Taboo slang.; Offensive.
	def	a mean or obnoxious person.
cup	ety	Old English cuppe, from Late Latin cuppa cup, alteration of Latin c*_upa cask
cup	1.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	a small open container, usually having one handle, used for drinking from.
cup	2.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	the contents of such a container.
	exam	1	that cup was too sweet.
cup	3.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	Also called: {teacup; cupful}. a unit of capacity used in cooking equal to approximately half a pint, 8 fluid ounces, or about one quarter of a litre.
cup	4.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	something resembling a cup in shape or function, such as the flower base of some plants of the rose family or a cuplike bodily organ.
cup	5.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	either of two cup-shaped parts of a brassiere, designed to support the breasts.
cup	6.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	a cup-shaped trophy awarded as a prize.
cup	7.a.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	a sporting contest in which a cup is awarded to the winner.
cup	7.b.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cup competition.
cup	8.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	a mixed drink with one ingredient as a base, usually served from a bowl.
	exam	1	claret cup.
cup	9.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the hole or metal container in the hole on a green.
cup	10.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	the chalice or the consecrated wine used in the Eucharist.
cup	11.
	syl	cup
	pos	k^p; n.
	def	one's lot in life.
one's cup of tea	12.
	head	cup
	syl	one's cup of tea.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one's chosen or preferred thing, task, company, etc..
	exam	1	she's not my cup of tea.
in one's cups	13.
	head	cup
	syl	in one's cups.
	def	drunk.
cups	infl
	head	cup
	syl	cups
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cupping	infl
	head	cup
	syl	cup+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cupped	infl
	head	cup
	syl	cupped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
cup	14.
	syl	cup
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (something, such as the hands) into the shape of a cup.
cup	15.
	syl	cup
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into or as if into a cup.
cup	16.
	syl	cup
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw blood to the surface of the body by using a cupping glass.
cuplike	sub
	head	cup
	syl	cup+2like
	pos	adj.
cupbearer	0.
	syl	cup+bear:er
	pron	<1k^p2be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant who fills and serves wine cups, as in a royal household.
cupboard	0.
	syl	cup+board
	pron	<1k^b*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture or a recessed area of a room, with a door concealing storage space.
cupboard love	0.
	syl	cup+board love
	pos	n.
	def	a show of love inspired only by some selfish or greedy motive.
cupcake	0.
	syl	cup+cake
	pron	<1k^p2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cake baked in a cup-shaped foil or paper case.
cupel	ety	C17: from French coupelle, diminutive of coupe #7cup 
cupel	1.
	syl	cu+pel
	pron	<1kju:pL>, <kju1pel>
	pos	n.
	def	a refractory pot in which gold or silver is refined.
cupel	2.
	syl	cu+pel
	pron	<1kju:pL>, <kju1pel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small porous bowl made of bone ash in which gold and silver are recovered from a lead button during assaying.
cupels	infl
	head	cupel
	or	cupels
	syl	cu+pels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cupelling pelled	infl
	head	cupel
	or	cupeling
	syl	cu+pel+ling +pelled
	pos	vb.
cupeling	infl
	head	cupel
	or	cupelling pelled
	syl	cu+pel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cupeled	infl
	head	cupel
	syl	cu+peled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
cupel	3.
	syl	cu+pel
	pron	<1kju:pL>, <kju1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refine (gold or silver) by means of cupellation.
cupeller	sub
	head	cupel
	syl	cu+pel+ler
	pos	n.
cupellation	1.
	syl	cu+pel+la+tion
	pron	<2kju:pi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of recovering precious metals from lead by melting the alloy in a cupel and oxidizing the lead by means of an air blast.
cupellation	2.
	syl	cu+pel+la+tion
	pron	<2kju:pi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the manufacture of lead oxide by melting and oxidizing lead.
Cup Final	1.
	syl	Cup Fi+nal
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	the annual final of the F.A. Cup soccer competition, played at Wembley.
Cup Final	2.
	syl	Cup Fi+nal
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	the final of any cup competition.
Cupid	ety	C14: from Latin Cup*_id*_o, from cup*_id*_o desire, from cupidus desirous; see #7cupidity 
Cupid	1.
	syl	Cu:pid
	pron	<1kju:pid>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of love, represented as a winged boy with a bow and arrow. Greek counterpart: {Eros}.
Cupid	2.
	syl	Cu:pid
	pron	<1kju:pid>
	pos	n.
	usage	not cap.
	def	any similar figure, esp. as represented in Baroque art.
cupidity	ety	C15: from Latin cupidit*_as, from cupidus eagerly desiring, from cupere to long for
cupidity	0.
	syl	cu+pid+i:ty
	pron	<kju:1piditi>
	pos	n.
	def	strong desire, esp. for possessions or money; greed.
Cupid's bow	0.
	syl	Cu:pid's bow
	pos	n.
	def	a shape of the upper lip considered to resemble Cupid's double-curved bow.
cupola	ety	C16: from Italian, from Late Latin c*_upula a small cask, from Latin c*_upa tub
cupola	1.
	syl	cu+po+la
	pron	<1kju:p*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a roof or ceiling in the form of a dome.
cupola	2.
	syl	cu+po+la
	pron	<1kju:p*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small structure, usually domed, on the top of a roof or dome.
cupola	3.
	syl	cu+po+la
	pron	<1kju:p*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective dome for a gun on a warship.
cupola	4.
	syl	cu+po+la
	pron	<1kju:p*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical cylindrical furnace in which metals, esp. iron, are remelted for casting.
cupolated	sub
	head	cupola
	syl	cu+po+lat+ed
	pron	<1kju:p*?!2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
cupper	alt
	head	cuppa
	or	cuppa
	syl	cup+per
	pron	<1k^p*>
	pos	n.
cuppa	0.
	or	cupper
	syl	cup+pa
	pron	<1k^p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a cup of tea.
cupped	0.
	syl	cupped
	pos	k^pt; adj.
	def	hollowed like a cup; concave.
cupping	0.
	syl	cup+ping
	pron	<1k^piG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the process of applying a cupping glass to the skin.
cupping glass	0.
	syl	cup+ping glass
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a glass vessel from which air can be removed by suction or heat to create a partial vacuum: formerly used in drawing blood to the surface of the skin for slow bloodletting. Also called: {artificial leech}.
cupreous	ety	C17: from Late Latin cupreus, from cuprum #7copper %1
cupreous	1.
	syl	cu+pre+ous
	pron	<1kju:pri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, containing, or resembling copper; coppery.
cupreous	2.
	syl	cu+pre+ous
	pron	<1kju:pri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the reddish-brown colour of copper.
cupric	ety	C18: from Late Latin cuprum copper
cupric	0.
	syl	cu+pric
	pron	<1kju:prik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing copper in the divalent state.
cupriferous	0.
	syl	cu+prif+er+ous
	pron	<kju:1prif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance such as an ore
	def	containing or yielding copper.
cuprite	0.
	syl	cu+prite
	pron	<1kju:prIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a red secondary mineral consisting of cuprous oxide in cubic crystalline form: a source of copper. Formula: Cu\2O.
cupro-	ety	from Latin cuprum 
cupri-	infl
	head	cupro-
	syl	cu:pri-
cuprous	0.
	syl	cu+prous
	pron	<1kju:pr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing copper in the monovalent state.
cuprum	ety	Latin: #7copper %1
cuprum	0.
	syl	cu+prum
	pron	<1kju:pr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {copper}.
cup tie	0.
	syl	cup tie
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	an eliminating match or round between two teams in a cup competition.
cup-tied	1.
	syl	cup-tied
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport.
	usage	of a team, etc.
	def	unable to play another fixture because of involvement in a cup tie.
cup-tied	2.
	syl	cup-tied
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport.
	usage	of a player
	def	unable to play in a cup tie because of some disallowance.
cupular	alt
	head	cupulate
	or	cupulate
	syl	cu+pu+lar
	pron	<1kju:pjul*>
	pos	adj.
cupulate	1.
	or	cupular
	syl	cu+pu+late
	pron	<1kju:pju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a small cup.
cupulate	2.
	or	cupular
	syl	cu+pu+late
	pron	<1kju:pju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or animals
	def	having cupules.
cupule	ety	C19: from Late Latin c*_upula; see #7cupola 
cupule	0.
	syl	cu+pule
	pron	<1kju:pju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a cup-shaped part or structure, such as the cup around the base of an acorn.
cur	ety	C13: shortened from kurdogge; probably related to Old Norse kurra to growl
cur	1.
	syl	cur
	pron	<kR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any vicious dog, esp. a mongrel.
cur	2.
	syl	cur
	pron	<kR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a despicable or cowardly person.
cur	0.
	syl	cur.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	currency.
curable	0.
	syl	cur+a:ble
	pron	<1kju*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being cured.
curability	sub
	head	curable
	or	curableness
	syl	cur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
curableness	sub
	head	curable
	or	curability
	syl	cur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
curably	sub
	head	curable
	syl	cur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Curacao	1.
	syl	Cu+ra+*,cao
	pron	<2kju*r*1s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Caribbean, the largest in the Netherlands Antilles. Capital: Willemstad. Pop.: 150008 (1972 est.). Area: 444 sq. km (173 sq. miles).
Curacao	2.
	syl	Cu+ra+*,cao
	pron	<2kju*r*1s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-flavoured liqueur originally made there.
curacies	infl
	head	curacy
	syl	cu+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curacy	0.
	syl	cu+ra+cy
	pron	<1kju*r*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or position of curate.
curagh	0.
	syl	cur+agh
	pron	Gaelic. <1k^r*x> <1k^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {currach}.
curare	ety	C18: from Portuguese and Spanish, from Carib kurari 
curari	alt
	head	curare
	or	curare
	syl	cu+ra+ri
	pron	<kju1ra:ri>
	pos	n.
curare	1.
	or	curari
	syl	cu+ra+re
	pron	<kju1ra:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	black resin obtained from certain tropical South American trees, acting on the motor nerves to cause muscular paralysis: used medicinally as a muscle relaxant and by South American Indians as an arrow poison.
curare	2.
	or	curari
	syl	cu+ra+re
	pron	<kju1ra:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees of the genera and from which this resin is obtained.
curarine	0.
	syl	cu+ra+rine
	pron	<1kju*r*2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid extracted from curare, used as a muscle relaxant in surgery. Formula: C\1\9H\2\6ON\2.
curarise	alt
	head	curarize
	or	curarize
	syl	cu+ra+rise
	pron	<1kju*r*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
curarize	0.
	or	curarise
	syl	cu+ra+rize
	pron	<1kju*r*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to paralyse or treat with curare.
curarization	sub
	head	curarize
	or	curarisation
	syl	cu+ra+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
curarisation	sub
	head	curarize
	or	curarization
	syl	cu+ra+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
curassow	ety	C17: anglicized variant of C#7ura*,cao (island)
curassow	0.
	syl	cu+ras+sow
	pron	<1kju*r*2s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any gallinaceous bird of the family of S North, Central, and South America. Curassows have long legs and tails and, typically, a distinctive crest of curled feathers. See also {guan}.
curate	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin c*_ur*_atus, from c*_ura spiritual oversight, #7cure 
curate	1.
	syl	cu+rate
	pron	<1kju*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman appointed to assist a parish priest.
curate	2.
	syl	cu+rate
	pron	<1kju*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman who has the charge of a parish ({curate-in-charge}) .
curate's egg	ety	C20: simile derived from a cartoon in Punch (November, 1895) in which a timid curate, who has been served a bad egg while dining with his bishop, says that parts of the egg are excellent
curate's egg	0.
	syl	cu+rate's egg
	pos	n.
	def	something that is bad but may be euphemistically described as being only partly so.
curative	1.
	syl	cu+ra+tive
	pron	<1kju*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or tending to cure.
curative	2.
	syl	cu+ra+tive
	pron	<1kju*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	anything able to heal or cure.
curatively	sub
	head	curative
	syl	cur:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
curativeness	sub
	head	curative
	syl	cur:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
curator	ety	C14: from Latin: one who cares, from c*_ur*_are to care for, from c*_ura care
curator	1.
	syl	cu+ra+tor
	pron	<kju*1rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the administrative head of a museum, art gallery, or similar institution.
curator	2.
	syl	cu+ra+tor
	pron	<kju*1rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly Scot.
	def	a guardian of a minor.
curatorial	sub
	head	curator
	syl	cu+ra+to+ri:al
	pron	<2kju*r*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
curatorship	sub
	head	curator
	syl	cu+1ra+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
curb	ety	C15: from Old French courbe curved piece of wood or metal, from Latin curvus curved
curb	1.
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	something that restrains or holds back.
curb	2.
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any enclosing framework, such as a wall of stones around the top of a well.
curb	3.a.
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {curb bit}. a horse's bit with an attached chain or strap, which checks the horse.
curb	3.b.
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {curb chain}. the chain or strap itself.
curb	4.
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard swelling on the hock of a horse.
curb	5.
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control with or as if with a curb; restrain.
curb	xref
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {kerb}.
curbing	0.
	syl	curb+ing
	pron	<1kR:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {kerbing}.
curb roof	0.
	syl	curb roof
	pos	n.
	def	a roof having two or more slopes on each side of the ridge. See also {{mansard} (sense 1)}, {{gambrel roof} (sense 2)}.
curbstone	0.
	syl	curb+stone
	pron	<1kR:b2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {kerbstone}.
curch	ety	C15: probably back formation from courcheis (plural), from Old French couvrechies, plural of couvrechef #7kerchief 
curch	0.
	syl	curch
	pron	<kR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's plain cap or kerchief. Also called: {curchef}.
curculio	ety	C18: from Latin: grain weevil
curculios	infl
	head	curculio
	syl	cur+cu+li:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curculio	0.
	syl	cur+cu+li:o
	pron	<kR:1kju:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American weevils, esp. ({plum curculio}) , a pest of fruit trees.
curcuma	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Arabic kurkum turmeric
curcuma	0.
	syl	cur+cu+ma
	pron	<1kR:kjum*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical Asian tuberous plant of the genus such as which is the source of turmeric, and which is the source of zedoary: family
curd	ety	C15: from earlier crud, of unknown origin
curd	1.
	syl	curd
	pron	<kR:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a substance formed from the coagulation of milk by acid or rennet, used in making cheese or eaten as a food.
curd	2.
	syl	curd
	pron	<kR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	something similar in consistency.
curd	3.
	syl	curd
	pron	<kR:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn into or become curd.
curdy	sub
	head	curd
	syl	curd:y
	pos	adj.
curdiness	sub
	head	curd
	syl	curd:i+ness
	pos	n.
curd cheese	0.
	syl	curd cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a mild white cheese made from skimmed milk curds, smoother and fattier than cottage cheese.
curdle	ety	C16 (crudled, past participle): from #7curd 
curdle	1.
	syl	cur+dle
	pron	<1kR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn into curd.
curdle someone's blood	2.
	head	curdle
	syl	curdle someone's blood.
	def	to fill someone with fear.
curdler	sub
	head	curdle
	syl	cur+dler
	pos	n.
cure	ety	(n.) C13: from Old French, from Latin c*_ura care; in ecclesiastical sense, from Medieval Latin c*_ura spiritual charge; (vb.) C14: from Old French curer, from Latin c*_ur*_are to attend to, heal, from c*_ura care
cure	1.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of (an ailment, fault, or problem); heal.
cure	2.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to health or good condition.
cure	3.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bring about a cure.
cure	4.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (meat, fish, etc.) by salting, smoking, etc.
cure	5.a.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or finish (a substance) by chemical or physical means.
cure	5.b.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vulcanize (rubber).
cure	6.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assist the hardening of (concrete, mortar, etc.) by keeping it moist.
cure	7.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a return to health, esp. after specific treatment.
cure	8.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	any course of medical therapy, esp. one proved effective in combating a disease.
cure	9.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of restoring health or improving a condition, situation, etc.
cure	10.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiritual and pastoral charge of a parish.
	exam	1	the cure of souls.
cure	11.
	syl	cure
	pron	<kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a process or method of preserving meat, fish, etc., by salting, pickling, or smoking.
cureless	sub
	head	cure
	syl	cure+less
	pos	adj.
curer	sub
	head	cure
	syl	cur+er
	pos	n.
cure-all	0.
	syl	cure-all
	pos	n.
	def	something reputed to cure anything.
curet	ety	C18: from French curette, from curer to heal, make clean; see #7cure 
curette	alt
	head	curet
	or	curet
	syl	cu+rette
	pron	<kju*1ret>
	pos	n.
curet	1.
	or	curette
	syl	cu+ret
	pron	<kju*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for removing dead tissue, growths, etc., from the walls of certain body cavities.
curets	infl
	head	curet
	or	curettes
	syl	cu+rets
	pos	vb.
curettes	infl
	head	curet
	or	curets
	syl	cu+rettes
	pos	vb.
curetting	infl
	head	curet
	syl	cu+ret+ting
	pos	vb.
curetted	infl
	head	curet
	syl	cu+ret+ted.
	pos	vb.
curet	2.
	or	curette
	syl	cu+ret
	pron	<kju*1ret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrape or clean with such an instrument.
curettement	alt
	head	curettage
	or	curettage
	syl	cu+rette+ment
	pron	<kju*?!1retm*nt>
	pos	n.
curettage	0.
	or	curettement
	syl	cu+ret+tage
	pron	<2kju*ri1ta:Z>, <kju*1retiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of using a curet. See also {D and C}.
curfew	ety	C13: from Old French cuevrefeu, literally: cover the fire
curfew	1.
	syl	cur+few
	pron	<1kR:fju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an official regulation setting restrictions on movement, esp. after a specific time at night.
curfew	2.
	syl	cur+few
	pron	<1kR:fju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the time set as a deadline by such a regulation.
curfew	3.a.
	syl	cur+few
	pron	<1kR:fju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the ringing of a bell to prompt people to extinguish fires and lights.
curfew	3.b.
	syl	cur+few
	pron	<1kR:fju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which the curfew bell was rung.
curfew	3.c.
	syl	cur+few
	pron	<1kR:fju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the bell itself.
curia	ety	C16: from Latin, from Old Latin coviria (unattested), from #7co -#7+ vir man
curiae	infl
	head	curia
	syl	cu+ri:ae
	pron	<-ri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curia	1.
	syl	cu+ri:a
	pron	<1kju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the papal court and government of the Roman Catholic Church.
curia	2.a.
	syl	cu+ri:a
	pron	<1kju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the ten subdivisions of the Latin, Sabine, or Etruscan tribes.
curia	2.b.
	syl	cu+ri:a
	pron	<1kju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting place of such a subdivision.
curia	2.c.
	syl	cu+ri:a
	pron	<1kju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the senate house of Rome.
curia	2.d.
	syl	cu+ri:a
	pron	<1kju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the senate of an Italian town under Roman administration.
curia	3.
	syl	cu+ri:a
	pron	<1kju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	a court held in the king's name. See also {Curia Regis}.
curial	sub
	head	curia
	syl	cu+ri:al
	pos	adj.
Curia Regis	ety	Latin, literally: council of the king
Curiae Regis	infl
	head	Curia Regis
	syl	Cu+ri:ae Re+gis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Curia Regis	0.
	syl	Cu+ri:a Re+gis
	pron	<1rEJis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Norman England
	def	the king's court, which performed all functions of government.
curie	ety	C20: named after Marie C#7urie 
curie	0.
	syl	cu+rie
	pron	<1kju*ri>, <-rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of radioactivity equal to 3.7#M10%1%0 disintegrations per second. Abbrev.: Ci
Marie	1.
	head	Curie
	syl	Ma:rie
	pron	<ma1ri>
	def	1867-1934, French physicist and chemist, born in Poland: discovered with her husband Pierre the radioactivity of thorium, and discovered and isolated radium and polonium. She shared a Nobel prize for physics (1903) with her husband and Henri Becquerel, and was awarded a Nobel prize for chemistry (1911).
Curie	2.
	syl	Cu:rie
	pron	<1kju*ri>, <-rE>, French <ky1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	her husband, {Pierre} (pj$e$:r). 1859-1906, French physicist and chemist.
Curie point	ety	C20: named after Pierre C#7urie 
Curie pointemperature	alt
	head	Curie point
	or	Curie point
	syl	Cu:rie pointem+per:a+ture
	pos	n.
Curie point	0.
	or	Curie pointemperature
	syl	Cu:rie point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature above which a ferromagnetic substance loses its ferromagnetism and becomes paramagnetic.
Curie's law	0.
	syl	Cu:rie's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to its thermodynamic temperature. See also {Curie-Weiss law}.
Curie-Weiss law	ety	C20: named after Pierre C#7urie and Pierre-Ernest Weiss (died 1940), French physicist
Curie-Weiss law	0.
	syl	Cu:rie-Weiss law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the magnetic susceptibility of a paramagnetic substance is inversely proportional to the difference between its temperature and its Curie point.
curio	ety	C19: shortened from #7curiosity 
curios	infl
	head	curio
	syl	cu+ri:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curio	0.
	syl	cu+ri:o
	pron	<1kju*ri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small article valued as a collector's item, esp. something fascinating or unusual.
curiosa	ety	New Latin: from Latin c*_uri*_osus #7curious 
curiosa	1.
	syl	cu+ri:o+sa
	pron	<2kju*ri1*us*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	curiosities.
curiosa	2.
	syl	cu+ri:o+sa
	pron	<2kju*ri1*us*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	books on strange subjects, esp. erotica.
curiosities	infl
	head	curiosity
	syl	cu+ri+os+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curiosity	1.
	syl	cu+ri+os+i:ty
	pron	<2kju*ri1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	an eager desire to know; inquisitiveness.
curiosity	2.a.
	syl	cu+ri+os+i:ty
	pron	<2kju*ri1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being curious; strangeness.
curiosity	2.b.
	syl	cu+ri+os+i:ty
	pron	<2kju*ri1ositi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the ring had curiosity value only.
curiosity	3.
	syl	cu+ri+os+i:ty
	pron	<2kju*ri1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	something strange or fascinating.
curiosity	4.
	syl	cu+ri+os+i:ty
	pron	<2kju*ri1ositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fastidiousness.
curious	ety	C14: from Latin c*_uri*_osus taking pains over something, from c*_ura care
curious	1.
	syl	cu+ri+ous
	pron	<1kju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	eager to learn; inquisitive.
curious	2.
	syl	cu+ri+ous
	pron	<1kju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	over inquisitive; prying.
curious	3.
	syl	cu+ri+ous
	pron	<1kju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	interesting because of oddness or novelty; strange; unexpected.
curious	4.
	syl	cu+ri+ous
	pron	<1kju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of workmanship, etc.
	def	highly detailed, intricate, or subtle.
curious	5.
	syl	cu+ri+ous
	pron	<1kju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fastidious or hard to please.
curiously	sub
	head	curious
	syl	cu+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
curiousness	sub
	head	curious
	syl	cu+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Curitiba	0.
	syl	Cu+ri+ti+ba
	pron	<2ku*ri1tEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, capital of Paran*'a state: seat of the University of Paran*'a (1946). Pop.: 483038 (1970).
curium	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Pierre and Marie C#7urie 
curium	0.
	syl	cu+ri:um
	pron	<1kju*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery-white metallic transuranic element artificially produced from plutonium. Symbol: Cm; atomic no.: 96; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%4%7Cm: 1.6 x 10%7 years; valency: 3; relative density: 13.51 (calculated); melting pt.: 1340?%C (approx.).
curl	ety	C14 probably from Middle Dutch crullen to curl; related to Middle High German krol curly, kr*_us curly
curl	1.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of hair
	def	to grow into curves or ringlets.
curl	2.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to twist or roll (something, esp. hair) into coils or ringlets.
curl	3.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to become or cause to become spiral-shaped or curved; coil.
	exam	1	the heat made the leaves curl up.
curl	4.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a curving or twisting manner.
curl	5.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play the game of curling.
curl	6.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to feel horrified or disgusted.
	exam	1	horror films make me curl.
curl one's lip	infl
	head	curl
	syl	curl one's lip.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
curl	7.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show contempt, as by raising a corner of the lip.
curl	8.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve or coil of hair.
curl	9.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved or spiral shape or mark, as in wood.
curl	10.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of curling or state of being curled.
curl	11.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant diseases characterized by curling of the leaves.
curl	12.
	syl	curl
	pron	<kR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rotation}. a vector quantity associated with a vector field that is the vector product of the operator $V#800158 and a vector function {A} , where $V= {i} $6/$6 + {j} $6/$6 + {k} $6/$6 {i} , {j} , and {k} being unit vectors. Usually written curl {A}, rot {A}. Compare {divergence} (sense 4), {gradient} (sense 4). {~} See also {curl up}.
curler	1.
	syl	curl+er
	pron	<1kR:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pins, clasps, or rollers used to curl or wave hair.
curler	2.
	syl	curl+er
	pron	<1kR:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that curls.
curler	3.
	syl	curl+er
	pron	<1kR:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays curling.
curlew	ety	C14: from Old French corlieu, perhaps of imitative origin
curlew	0.
	syl	cur+lew
	pron	<1kR:lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any large shore bird of the genus such as of Europe and Asia: family (sandpipers, etc.), order They have a long downward-curving bill and occur in northern and arctic regions. Compare {stone curlew}.
curlew sandpiper	0.
	syl	cur+lew sand+pip:er
	pos	n.
	def	a common Eurasian sandpiper, having a brick-red breeding plumage and a greyish winter plumage.
curlicue	ety	C19: from #7curly+cue %2
curlycue	alt
	head	curlicue
	or	curlicue
	syl	cur+ly+cue
	pron	<1kR:li2kju:>
	pos	n.
curlicue	0.
	or	curlycue
	syl	cur+li+cue
	pron	<1kR:li2kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate ornamental curl or twist.
curling	0.
	syl	curl+ing
	pron	<1kR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on ice, esp. in Scotland, in which heavy stones with handles ({curling stones}) are slid towards a target ({tee) }.
curling tongs	0.
	syl	curl+ing tongs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a metal scissor-like device that is heated, so that strands of hair may be twined around it in order to form curls. Also called: {curling iron, curling irons, curling pins}.
curlpaper	0.
	syl	curl+pa:per
	pron	<1kR:l2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of paper used to roll up and set a section of hair, usually wetted, into a curl.
curl up	1.
	syl	curl up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adopt a reclining position with the legs close to the body and the back rounded.
curl up	2.
	syl	curl up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to become or cause to become spiral-shaped or curved.
curl up	3.
	syl	curl up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to retire to a quiet cosy setting.
	exam	1	to curl up with a good novel.
curl up	4.
	syl	curl up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be defeated completely.
curl up	5.
	syl	curl up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to be or cause to be disgusted.
	exam	1	his manner makes me curl up.
curlier	infl
	head	curly
	syl	curl:i+er
	pos	adj.
curliest	infl
	head	curly
	syl	curl:i+est.
	pos	adj.
curly	1.
	syl	curl:y
	pron	<1kR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to curl; curling.
curly	2.
	syl	curl:y
	pron	<1kR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	having curls.
curly	3.
	syl	curl:y
	pron	<1kR:li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of timber
	def	having irregular curves or waves in the grain.
curliness	sub
	head	curly
	syl	curl:i+ness
	pos	n.
curmudgeon	ety	C16: of unknown origin
curmudgeon	0.
	syl	cur+mudg+eon
	pron	<kR:1m^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a surly or miserly person.
curmudgeonly	sub
	head	curmudgeon
	syl	cur+1mudg+eon+ly
	pos	adj.
currach	ety	C15: from Irish Gaelic currach; compare #7coracle 
curagh	infl
	head	currach
	or	curragh
	syl	cur+agh
	pron	Gaelic. <1k^r*x>, <1k^r*>
	pos	n.
curragh	infl
	head	currach
	or	curagh
	syl	cur+ragh
	pron	Gaelic. <1k^r*x>, <1k^r*>
	pos	n.
currach	0.
	syl	cur+rach
	pron	Gaelic. <1k^r*x>, <1k^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. or Irish name for {coracle}.
currajong	0.
	syl	cur+ra+jong
	pron	<1k^r*2JoG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kurrajong}.
currant	ety	C16: shortened from rayson of Corannte raisin of Corinth
currant	1.
	syl	cur+rant
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dried seedless grape of the Mediterranean region, used in cooking.
currant	2.
	syl	cur+rant
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mainly N temperate shrubs of the genus esp. (redcurrant) and (blackcurrant): family See also {{gooseberry} (sense 1)}.
currant	3.
	syl	cur+rant
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the small acid fruit of any of these plants.
currawong	ety	from a native Australian name
currawong	0.
	syl	cur+ra+wong
	pron	<1k^r*2woG>
	pos	n.
	def	any Australian crowlike songbird of the genus having black, grey, and white plumage: family Also called: {bell-magpie}.
currency	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin currentia, literally: a flowing, from Latin currere to run, flow
currencies	infl
	head	currency
	syl	cur+ren+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
currency	1.
	syl	cur+ren+cy
	pron	<1k^r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal or paper medium of exchange that is in current use.
currency	2.
	syl	cur+ren+cy
	pron	<1k^r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	general acceptance or circulation; prevalence.
	exam	1	the currency of ideas.
currency	3.
	syl	cur+ren+cy
	pron	<1k^r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which something is valid, accepted, or in force.
currency	4.
	syl	cur+ren+cy
	pron	<1k^r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of being passed from person to person.
current	ety	C13: from Old French corant, literally: running, from corre to run, from Latin currere 
current	1.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the immediate present; in progress.
	exam	1	current events.
current	2.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	most recent; up-to-date.
	exam	1	the current issue of a magazine.
current	3.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	commonly known, practised, or accepted; widespread.
	exam	1	a current rumour.
current	4.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	circulating and valid at present.
	exam	1	current coins.
current	5.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of water or air
	def	a steady usually natural flow.
current	6.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of air, body of water, etc., that has a steady flow in a particular direction.
current	7.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of flow of such a mass.
current	8.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {electric current}.
current	8.a.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a flow of electric charge through a conductor.
current	8.b.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of flow of this charge. It is usually measured in amperes. Symbol.
	exam	1	I
current	9.
	syl	cur+rent
	pron	<1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a general trend or drift.
	exam	1	currents of opinion.
currently	sub
	head	current
	syl	cur+rent+ly
	pos	adv.
currentness	sub
	head	current
	syl	cur+rent+ness
	pos	n.
current account	1.
	syl	cur+rent ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	a bank account that usually carries no interest and against which cheques may be drawn at any time. U.S. name: {checking account}.
current account	2.
	syl	cur+rent ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	that part of the balance of payments composed of the balance of trade and the invisible balance. Compare {{capital account} (sense 1)}.
current assets	0.
	syl	cur+rent as+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cash and operating assets that are convertible into cash within a year. Also called: {floating assets}. Compare {fixed assets}.
current density	0.
	syl	cur+rent den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the electric current flowing at a particular point in a conductor to the cross-sectional area of the conductor taken perpendicular to the current flow at that point. It is measured in amperes per square metre. Sym?!bol: {J}
current expenses	0.
	syl	cur+rent ex+pens:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	noncapital and usually recurrent expenditures necessary for the operation of a business.
current liabilities	0.
	syl	cur+rent li:a+bil+i:ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	business liabilities maturing within a year.
curricle	ety	C18: from Latin curriculum from currus chariot, from currere to run
curricle	0.
	syl	cur+ri+cle
	pron	<1k^rikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-wheeled open carriage drawn by two horses side by side.
curriculum	ety	C19: from Latin: course, from currere to run
curricula	infl
	head	curriculum
	or	curriculums
	syl	cur+ric:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curriculums	infl
	head	curriculum
	or	curricula
	syl	cur+ric:u+lums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curriculum	1.
	syl	cur+ric:u+lum
	pron	<k*1rikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a course of study in one subject at a school or college.
curriculum	2.
	syl	cur+ric:u+lum
	pron	<k*1rikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of all the courses of study offered by a school or college.
curriculum	3.
	syl	cur+ric:u+lum
	pron	<k*1rikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any programme or plan of activities.
curricular	sub
	head	curriculum
	syl	cur+1ric:u+lar
	pos	adj.
curriculum vitae	ety	Latin, literally: the course of one's life
curricula vitae	infl
	head	curriculum vitae
	syl	cur+ric:u+la vi+tae
	pron	<k*1rikjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curriculum vitae	0.
	syl	cur+ric:u+lum vi+tae
	pron	<k*1rikjul*m> <1vEtI>, <1vItE>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline of a person's educational and professional history, usually prepared for job applications.
currier	ety	C14: from Old French corier, from Latin cori*_arius a tanner, from corium leather
currier	1.
	syl	cur+ri+er
	pron	<1k^ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who grooms horses.
currier	2.
	syl	cur+ri+er
	pron	<1k^ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who curries leather.
currieries	infl
	head	curriery
	syl	cur+ri+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curriery	0.
	syl	cur+ri+er:y
	pron	<1k^ri*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the trade, work, or place of occupation of a leather currier.
currish	0.
	syl	cur+rish
	pron	<1kR:riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a cur; rude or bad-tempered.
currishly	sub
	head	currish
	syl	cur+rish+ly
	pos	adv.
currishness	sub
	head	currish
	syl	cur+rish+ness
	pos	n.
curry	ety	C16: from Tamil kari sauce, relish
curries	infl
	head	curry
	syl	cur+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curry	H1.1.
	syl	cur+ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a spicy dish of oriental, esp. Indian, origin that is made in many ways but usually consists of meat or fish prepared in a hot piquant sauce.
curry	H1.2.
	syl	cur+ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	curry seasoning or sauce.
give someone curry	3.
	head	curry
	syl	give someone curry.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to assault (a person) verbally or physically. {~} {+ries, +ry+ing, +ried}.
curry	H1.4.
	syl	cur+ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (food) with curry powder or sauce.
curry	ety	C13: from Old French correer to make ready, from Vulgar Latin conr*_ed*_are (unattested), from r*_ed*_are (unattested) to provide, of Germanic origin
curries	infl
	head	curry
	syl	cur+ries
	pos	vb.
currying	infl
	head	curry
	syl	cur+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
curried	infl
	head	curry
	syl	cur+ried.
	pos	vb.
curry	H2.1.
	syl	cur+ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to beat vigorously, as in order to clean.
curry	H2.2.
	syl	cur+ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress and finish (leather) after it has been tanned to make it strong, flexible, and waterproof.
curry	H2.3.
	syl	cur+ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to groom (a horse).
curry favour	4.
	head	curry
	syl	curry favour.
	def	to ingratiate oneself, esp. with superiors.
John	infl
	head	Curry
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Curry	0.
	syl	Cur:ry
	pron	<1k^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1949, English ice skater: won the figure-skating gold medal in the 1976 Olympic Games.
currycomb	0.
	syl	cur:ry+comb
	pron	<1k^ri2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a square comb consisting of rows of small teeth, used for grooming horses.
curry powder	0.
	syl	cur+ry pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of finely ground pungent spices, such as turmeric, cumin, coriander, ginger, etc., used in making curries.
curry puff	0.
	syl	cur+ry puff
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a type of pie or pasty consisting of a pastry case containing curried meat and vegetables.
curse	ety	Old English cursian to curse, from curs a curse
curse	1.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a profane or obscene expression of anger, disgust, surprise, etc.; oath.
curse	2.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an appeal to a supernatural power for harm to come to a specific person, group, etc.
curse	3.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	harm resulting from an appeal to a supernatural power.
	exam	1	to be under a curse.
curse	4.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something that brings or causes great trouble or harm.
curse	5.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a saying, charm, effigy, etc., used to invoke a curse.
curse	6.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ecclesiastical censure of excommunication.
curse	7.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	menstruation or a menstrual period.
curses	infl
	head	curse
	syl	curs:es
	pos	vb.
cursing	infl
	head	curse
	syl	curs+ing
	pos	vb.
cursed	infl
	head	curse
	or	curst
	syl	cursed
	pos	vb.
curst	infl
	head	curse
	or	cursed
	syl	curst.
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic
curse	8.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter obscenities or oaths.
curse	9.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abuse (someone) with obscenities or oaths.
curse	10.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invoke supernatural powers to bring harm to (someone or something).
curse	11.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring harm upon.
curse	12.
	syl	curse
	pron	<kR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {excommunicate}.
curser	sub
	head	curse
	syl	curs+er
	pos	n.
curst	alt
	head	cursed
	or	cursed
	syl	curst
	pos	adj.
cursed	1.
	or	curst
	syl	curs+ed
	pron	<1kR:sid>, <kR:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	under a curse.
cursed	2.
	or	curst
	syl	curs+ed
	pron	<1kR:sid>, <kR:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	de?!serving to be cursed; detestable; hateful.
cursed	3.
	or	curst
	syl	curs+ed
	pron	<1kR:sid>, <kR:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	bad-tempered.
cursedly	sub
	head	cursed
	syl	curs+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
cursedness	sub
	head	cursed
	syl	curs+ed+ness
	pos	n.
curses	0.
	syl	curs:es
	pron	<1kR:siz>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	an expression of disappointment or dismay.
cursive	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin curs*_ivus, running, ultimately from Latin currere to run
cursive	1.
	syl	cur+sive
	pron	<1kR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to handwriting in which letters are formed and joined in a rapid flowing style.
cursive	2.
	syl	cur+sive
	pron	<1kR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Print?!ing.
	def	of or relating to typefaces that resemble handwriting.
cursive	3.
	syl	cur+sive
	pron	<1kR:siv>
	pos	n.
	def	a cursive letter or printing type.
cursive	4.
	syl	cur+sive
	pron	<1kR:siv>
	pos	n.
	def	a manuscript written in cursive letters.
cursively	sub
	head	cursive
	syl	cur+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
cursor	1.
	syl	cur+sor
	pron	<1kR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sliding part of a measuring instrument, esp. a transparent sliding square on a slide rule.
cursor	2.
	syl	cur+sor
	pron	<1kR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices, typically a movable point of light, that identify a specific position on a visual display unit.
cursorial	0.
	syl	cur+so+ri:al
	pron	<kR:1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	adapted for running.
	exam	1	a cursorial skeleton;
	exam	2	cursorial birds.
cursory	ety	C17: from Late Latin curs*_orius of running, from Latin cursus a course, from currere to run
cursory	0.
	syl	cur+so:ry
	pron	<1kR:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	hasty and usually superficial; quick.
	exam	1	a cursory check.
cursorily	sub
	head	cursory
	syl	cur+so+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
cursoriness	sub
	head	cursory
	syl	cur+so+ri+ness
	pos	n.
curst	1.
	syl	curst
	pron	<kR:st>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {curse}.
curst	2.
	syl	curst
	pron	<kR:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {cursed}.
curt	ety	C17: from Latin curtus cut short, mutilated
curt	1.
	syl	curt
	pron	<kR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	rudely blunt and brief; abrupt.
	exam	1	a curt reply.
curt	2.
	syl	curt
	pron	<kR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	short or concise.
curtly	sub
	head	curt
	syl	curt+ly
	pos	adv.
curtness	sub
	head	curt
	syl	curt+ness
	pos	n.
curtail	ety	C16: changed (through influence of #7tail) from obsolete curtal to dock; see #7curtal 
curtail	0.
	syl	cur+tail
	pron	<kR:1tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut short; abridge.
curtailer	sub
	head	curtail
	syl	cur+1tail+er
	pos	n.
curtailment	sub
	head	curtail
	syl	cur+1tail+ment
	pos	n.
curtail step	0.
	syl	cur+tail step
	pron	<1kR:tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the step or steps at the foot of a flight of stairs, widened at one or both ends and terminated with a scroll.
curtain	ety	C13: from Old French courtine, from Late Latin cort*_ina enclosed place, curtain, probably from Latin cohors courtyard
curtain	1.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material that can be drawn across an opening or window, to shut out light or to provide privacy.
curtain	2.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier to vision, access, or communication.
	exam	1	a curtain of secrecy.
curtain	3.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a hanging cloth or similar barrier for concealing all or part of a theatre stage from the audience.
curtain	4.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	the end of a scene of a play, opera, etc., marked by the fall or closing of the curtain.
curtain	5.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the rise or opening of the curtain at the start of a performance.
curtain	6.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off
	def	to shut off or conceal with or as if with a curtain.
curtain	7.
	syl	cur+tain
	pron	<1kR:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a window, etc.) with curtains.
curtain call	0.
	syl	cur+tain call
	pos	n.
	def	the appearance of performers at the end of a theatrical performance to acknowledge applause.
curtain lecture	ety	alluding to the curtained beds where such rebukes were once given
curtain lecture	0.
	syl	cur+tain lec+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a scolding or rebuke given in private, esp. by a wife to her husband.
curtain-raiser	1.
	syl	cur:tain-rais:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a short dramatic piece present?!ed before the main play.
curtain-raiser	2.
	syl	cur:tain-rais:er
	pos	n.
	def	any preliminary event.
	exam	1	the debate was a curtain-raiser to the election.
curtains	0.
	syl	cur+tains
	pron	<1kR:tNz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	death or ruin; the end.
	exam	1	if the enemy see us it will be curtains for us.
curtain speech	1.
	syl	cur+tain speech
	pos	n.
	def	a talk given in front of the curtain after a stage performance, often by the author or an actor.
curtain speech	2.
	syl	cur+tain speech
	pos	n.
	def	the final speech of an act or a play.
curtain wall	1.
	syl	cur+tain wall
	pos	n.
	def	a non-load-bearing external wall attached to a framed structure, often one that is prefabricated.
curtain wall	2.
	syl	cur+tain wall
	pos	n.
	def	a low wall outside the outer wall of a castle, serving as a first line of defence.
curtal	ety	C16: from Old French courtault animal whose tail has been docked, from court short, from Latin curtus; see #7curt 
curtal	1.
	syl	cur+tal
	pron	<1kR:tL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	cut short.
curtal	2.
	syl	cur+tal
	pron	<1kR:tL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	of friars
	def	wearing a short frock.
curtal	3.
	syl	cur+tal
	pron	<1kR:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an animal whose tail has been docked.
curtal	4.
	syl	cur+tal
	pron	<1kR:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	something that is cut short.
curtal axe	ety	C16: alteration by folk etymology of Old French coutelas #7cutlass ; see #7curtal 
curtal axe	0.
	syl	cur+tal axe
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for {cutlass}.
curtana	ety	C15: from Anglo-Latin, from Old French cortain, the name of Roland's sword, which was broken at the point, ultimately from Latin curtus short
curtana	0.
	syl	cur+ta+na
	pron	<kR:1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the unpointed sword carried before an English sovereign at a coronation as an emblem of mercy.
curtate	ety	C17: from Late Latin curt*_are to shorten, from Latin curtus cut short; see #7curt 
curtate	0.
	syl	cur+tate
	pron	<1kR:tAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shortened.
curtilage	ety	C14: from Old French cortillage, from cortil a little yard, from cort #7court 
curtilage	0.
	syl	cur+ti+lage
	pron	<1kR:tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the enclosed area of land adjacent to a dwelling house.
John Joseph	infl
	head	Curtin
	syl	John Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Curtin	0.
	syl	Cur:tin
	pron	<1kR:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1945, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1941-45).
curtsy	ety	C16: variant of #7courtesy 
curtsey	alt
	head	curtsy
	or	curtsy
	syl	curt+sey
	pron	<1kR:tsi>
	pos	n.
curtsies	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtseys
	syl	curt+sies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curtseys	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtsies
	syl	curt+seys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
curtsy	1.
	or	curtsey
	syl	curt+sy
	pron	<1kR:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal gesture of greeting and respect made by women in which the knees are bent, the head slightly bowed, and the skirt held outwards.
curtsies	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtseys
	syl	curt+sies
	pos	vb.
curtsying	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtseying
	syl	curt+sy+ing
	pos	vb.
curtsied	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtseyed
	syl	curt+sied
	pos	vb.
curtseys	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtsies
	syl	curt+seys
	pos	vb.
curtseying	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtsying
	syl	curt+sey+ing
	pos	vb.
curtseyed	infl
	head	curtsy
	or	curtsied
	syl	curt+seyed.
	pos	vb.
curtsy	2.
	or	curtsey
	syl	curt+sy
	pron	<1kR:tsi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a curtsy.
curule	ety	C16: from Latin cur*_ulis of a chariot, from currus chariot, from currere to run
curule	0.
	syl	cu+rule
	pron	<1kju*ru:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	of the highest rank, esp. one entitled to use a curule chair.
curule chair	0.
	syl	cu+rule chair
	pos	n.
	def	an upholstered folding seat with curved legs used by the highest civil officials of ancient Rome.
curvaceous	0.
	syl	cur+va+ceous
	pron	<kR:1vAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a woman
	def	having a well-rounded body.
curvaceously	sub
	head	curvaceous
	syl	cur+1va+ceous+ly
	pos	adv.
curvature	1.
	syl	cur+va+ture
	pron	<1kR:v*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	something curved or a curved part of a thing.
curvature	2.
	syl	cur+va+ture
	pron	<1kR:v*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	any normal or abnormal curving of a bodily part.
	exam	1	curvature of the spine.
curvature	3.
	syl	cur+va+ture
	pron	<1kR:v*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the change in inclination of a tangent to a curve over unit length of arc. For a circle or sphere it is the reciprocal of the radius. See also {radius of curvature, centre of curvature}.
curvature	4.
	syl	cur+va+ture
	pron	<1kR:v*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of curving or the state or degree of being curved or bent.
curve	ety	C15: from Latin curv*_are to bend, from curvus crooked
curve	1.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuously bending line that has no straight parts.
curve	2.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	something that curves or is curved, such as a bend in a road or the contour of a woman's body.
curve	3.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or extent of curving; curvature.
curve	4.a.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation; a locus of points.
curve	4.b.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the graph of a function with one independent variable.
curve	5.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a line representing data, esp. statistical data, on a graph.
	exam	1	an unemployment curve.
curve	6.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {French curve}.
curve	7.
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or cause to take the shape or path of a curve; bend.
curve	xref
	syl	curve
	pron	<kR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {sinuous}.
curvedly	sub
	head	curve
	syl	curv+ed+ly
	pron	<1kR:vidli>
	pos	adv.
curvedness	sub
	head	curve
	syl	curv+ed+ness
	pos	n.
curvy	sub
	head	curve
	syl	curv:y
	pos	adj.
curvet	ety	C16: from Old Italian corvetta, from Old French courbette, from courber to bend, from Latin curv*_are 
curvet	1.
	syl	cur+vet
	pron	<kR:1vet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a low leap with all four feet off the ground.
curvets	infl
	head	curvet
	or	curvets
	syl	cur+vets
	pos	vb.
curvetting	infl
	head	curvet
	or	curveting
	syl	cur+vet+ting
	pos	vb.
curvetted	infl
	head	curvet
	or	curveted
	syl	cur+vet+ted
	pos	vb.
curveting	infl
	head	curvet
	or	curvetting
	syl	cur+vet+ing
	pos	vb.
curveted	infl
	head	curvet
	or	curvetted
	syl	cur+vet+ed.
	pos	vb.
curvet	2.
	syl	cur+vet
	pron	<kR:1vet>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	to make or cause to make such a leap.
curvet	3.
	syl	cur+vet
	pron	<kR:1vet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prance or frisk about.
curvilineal	alt
	head	curvilinear
	or	curvilinear
	syl	cur+vi+lin+e:al
	pos	adj.
curvilinear	1.
	or	curvilineal
	syl	cur+vi+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2kR:vi1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	consist?!ing of, bounded by, or characterized by a curved line.
curvilinear	2.
	or	curvilineal
	syl	cur+vi+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2kR:vi1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	along a curved line.
	exam	1	curvilinear motion.
curvilinear	3.
	or	curvilineal
	syl	cur+vi+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2kR:vi1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a set of coordinates
	def	determined by or determining a system of three orthogonal surfaces.
curvilinearity	sub
	head	curvilinear
	syl	cur+vi+2lin+e:1ar+i:ty
	pos	n.
curvilinearly	sub
	head	curvilinear
	syl	cur+vi+1lin+e:ar+ly
	pos	adv.
Clifford	1.
	head	Curzon
	syl	Clif:ford.
	def	born 1907, English pianist.
George Nathaniel	2.
	head	Curzon
	syl	George Na:than:iel
	def	1st Marquis Curzon of Kedleston. 1859-1925, British Conservative statesman; viceroy of India (1898-1905).
Cusco	0.
	syl	Cus+co
	pron	Spanish <1kusko>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cuzco}.
cuscus	ety	C17: New Latin, probably from a native name in New Guinea
cuscus	0.
	syl	cus+cus
	pron	<1k^sk^s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large nocturnal phalangers of the genus of N Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands, having dense fur, prehensile tails, large eyes, and a yellow nose.
cusec	ety	C20: from cu (bic foot per) sec (ond) 
cusec	0.
	syl	cu+sec
	pron	<1kju:sek>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of flow equal to 1 cubic foot per second. 1 cusec is equivalent to 0.028317 cubic metre per second.
Kush	alt
	head	Cush
	or	Cush
	syl	Kush
	pron	<k^S>, <kuS>
	pos	n.
Cush	1.
	or	Kush
	syl	Cush
	pron	<k^S>, <kuS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the son of Ham and brother of Canaan (Genesis 10:6).
Cush	2.
	or	Kush
	syl	Cush
	pron	<k^S>, <kuS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the country of the supposed descendants of Cush (ancient Ethiopia), comprising approximately Nubia and the modern Sudan, and the territory of southern (or Upper) Egypt.
cushat	ety	Old English c*_uscote; perhaps related to sce*_otan to shoot
cushat	0.
	syl	cush+at
	pron	<1k^S*t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wood pigeon}.
Harvey Williams	infl
	head	Cushing
	syl	Har:vey Wil:liams.
	pos	n.
Cushing	0.
	syl	Cush:ing
	pron	<1kuSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1939, U.S. neurosurgeon: identified the disease named after him.
Cushing's disease	ety	C20: named after H.W. C#7ushing 
syndrome	alt
	head	Cushing's disease
	or	Cushing's disease
	syl	syn+drome
	pos	n.
Cushing's disease	0.
	or	syndrome
	syl	Cush:ing's dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a rare condition caused by excess corticosteroid hormones, in the body, characterized chiefly by obesity of the trunk and face, high blood pressure, fatigue, and loss of calcium from the bones.
cushion	ety	C14: from Old French coussin, from Vulgar Latin cox*_inus (unattested) hip-pillow, from Latin coxa hip
cushion	1.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bag made of cloth, leather, plastic, etc., filled with feathers, air, or other yielding substance, used for sitting on, leaning against, etc.
cushion	2.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a cushion in function or appearance, esp. one to support or pad or to absorb shock.
cushion	3.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the resilient felt-covered rim of a billiard table.
cushion	4.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{pillow} (sense 2)}.
cushion	5.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {air cushion}.
cushion	6.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a capital, used in Byzantine, Romanesque, and Norman architecture, in the form of a bowl with a square top.
cushion	7.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place, on or as on a cushion.
cushion	8.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with @T cushions.@T
cushion	9.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to@T protect,@T esp.@T against@T hardship@T or change.
cushion	10.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lessen or suppress the effects of.
cushion	11.a.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check (the motion) of (a mechanism) gently, esp. by the com?!pres?!sion of trapped fluid in a cylinder.
cushion	11.b.
	syl	cush+ion
	pron	<1kuS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a means of absorbing shock.
cushiony	sub
	head	cushion
	syl	cush+ion:y
	pos	adj.
Cushitic	1.
	syl	Cush+it+ic
	pron	<ku1Sitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages of Somalia, Ethiopia, NE Kenya, and adjacent regions: a subfamily within the Afro-Asiatic family of languages.
Cushitic	2.
	syl	Cush+it+ic
	pron	<ku1Sitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
cushy	ety	C20: from Hindi khush pleasant, from Persian kh*_osh 
cushy	0.
	syl	cush:y
	pron	<1kuSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	easy; comfortable.
	exam	1	a cushy job.
cusk	ety	C17: probably alteration of tusk of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse thorskr codfish
cusks	infl
	head	cusk
	or	cusk
	syl	cusks
	pos	k^sk; n.
	mod	pl.
cusk	infl
	or	cusks
	syl	cusk.
	pos	k^sk; n.
	mod	pl.
cusk	0.
	syl	cusk
	pos	k^sk; n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for the {torsk}.
CUSO	alt
	or	CUSO
	syl	C.U.S.O.
	pron	<1kju:s*u>
	pos	n.
CUSO	0.
	or	CUSO
	syl	CUSO
	pron	<1kju:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Canadian University Service Overseas; an organization that sends students to work as volunteers in developing countries.
cusp	ety	C16: from Latin cuspis point, pointed end
cusp	1.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	def	any of the small elevations on the grinding or chewing surface of a tooth.
cusp	2.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	def	any of the triangular flaps of a heart valve.
cusp	3.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	def	a point or pointed end.
cusp	4.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	def	Also called: {spinode}. a point at which two arcs of a curve intersect and at which the two tangents are coincident.
cusp	5.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carving at the meeting place of two arcs.
cusp	6.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	either of the points of a crescent moon or of a satellite or inferior planet in a similar phase.
cusp	7.
	syl	cusp
	pos	k^sp; n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	any division between houses or signs of the zodiac.
cuspated	infl
	head	cuspate
	or	cusped
	syl	cus+pat+ed
	pos	k^spt; adj.
cusped	infl
	head	cuspate
	or	cuspated
	syl	cusped
	pos	k^spt; adj.
cuspate	1.
	syl	cus+pate
	pron	<1k^spit>, <-pAt>
	pos	k^spt; adj.
	def	having a cusp or cusps.
cuspate	2.
	syl	cus+pate
	pron	<1k^spit>, <-pAt>
	pos	k^spt; adj.
	def	shaped like a cusp; cusplike.
cuspid	0.
	syl	cus+pid
	pron	<1k^spid>
	pos	n.
	def	a tooth having one point; canine tooth.
cuspidate	ety	C17: from Latin cuspid*_are to make pointed, from cuspis a point
cuspidated	infl
	head	cuspidate
	or	cuspidal
	syl	cus+pi+dat+ed
	pron	<1k^spidL>
	pos	adj.
cuspidal	infl
	head	cuspidate
	or	cuspidated
	syl	cus+pi+dal
	pron	<1k^spidL>
	pos	adj.
cuspidate	1.
	syl	cus+pi+date
	pron	<1k^spi2dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a cusp or cusps.
cuspidate	2.
	syl	cus+pi+date
	pron	<1k^spi2dAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of leaves
	def	narrowing to a point.
cuspidation	0.
	syl	cus+pi+da+tion
	pron	<2k^spi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	decoration using cusps.
cuspidor	ety	C18: from Portuguese, from cuspir to spit, from Latin conspuere, from spuere to spit
cuspidor	0.
	syl	cus+pi+dor
	pron	<1k^spi2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {spittoon}.
cuss	1.
	syl	cuss
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	k^s
	def	a curse; oath.
cuss	2.
	syl	cuss
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	k^s
	def	a person or animal, esp. an annoying one. {~}
cuss	3.
	syl	cuss
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	k^s
	def	another word for {{curse} (senses 8, 9)}.
cussed	1.
	syl	cuss+ed
	pron	<1k^sid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {cursed}.
cussed	2.
	syl	cuss+ed
	pron	<1k^sid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	obstinate.
cussed	3.
	syl	cuss+ed
	pron	<1k^sid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	annoying.
	exam	1	a cussed nuisance.
cussedly	sub
	head	cussed
	syl	cuss+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
cussedness	sub
	head	cussed
	syl	cuss+ed+ness
	pos	n.
custard	ety	C15: alteration of Middle English crustade kind of pie, probably from Old Proven*,cal croustado, from crosta #7crust 
custard	1.
	syl	cus+tard
	pron	<1k^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a baked sweetened mixture of eggs and milk.
custard	2.
	syl	cus+tard
	pron	<1k^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a sauce made of milk and sugar thickened with cornflour.
custard apple	1.
	syl	cus+tard ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian tree, family
custard apple	2.
	syl	cus+tard ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the large heart-shaped fruit of this tree, which has a fleshy edible pulp.
custard apple	3.
	syl	cus+tard ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related trees or fruits, esp. the papaw and sweetsop.
custard apple	xref
	syl	cus+tard ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	Also called {(for senses 1, 2): {bullock's heart}}.
custard pie	0.a.
	syl	cus+tard pie
	pos	n.
	def	a flat, open pie filled with real or artificial custard, as thrown in slapstick comedy.
custard pie	0.b.
	syl	cus+tard pie
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	custard-pie humour.
custard powder	0.
	syl	cus+tard pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a powder containing cornflour, sugar, etc., for thickening milk to make a yellow sauce. (See {custard} sense 2.).
George Armstrong	infl
	head	Custer
	syl	George Arm:strong.
	pos	n.
Custer	0.
	syl	Cus:ter
	pron	<1k^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-76, U.S. general: killed in a battle with the Sioux Indians at Little Big Horn.
custodian	1.
	syl	cus+to+di:an
	pron	<k^1st*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has custody, as of a prisoner, ward, etc.
custodian	2.
	syl	cus+to+di:an
	pron	<k^1st*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a guardian or keeper, as of an art collection, etc.
custodianship	sub
	head	custodian
	syl	cus+1to+di+an+2ship
	pos	n.
custody	ety	C15: from Latin cust*_odia, from cust*_os guard, defender
custodies	infl
	head	custody
	syl	cus+to+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
custody	1.
	syl	cus+to+dy
	pron	<1k^st*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of keeping safe or guarding, esp. the right of guardianship of a minor.
custody	2.
	syl	cus+to+dy
	pron	<1k^st*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being held by the police; arrest (esp. in the phrases {in custody, take into custody) }.
custodial	sub
	head	custody
	syl	cus+to+di:al
	pron	<k^1st*udi*l>
	pos	adj.
custom	ety	C12: from Old French costume, from Latin consu*_et*_ud*_o, from consu*_escere to grow accustomed to, from su*_escere to be used to
custom	1.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a usual or habitual practice; typical mode of behaviour.
custom	2.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the long-established habits or traditions of a society collectively; convention.
	exam	1	custom dictates good manners.
custom	3.a.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a practice which by long-established usage has come to have the force of law.
custom	3.b.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	such practices collectively (esp. in the phrase {custom and practice) }.
custom	4.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	habitual patronage, esp. of a shop or business.
custom	5.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the customers of a shop or business collectively.
custom	6.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal Europe
	def	a tribute paid by a vassal to his lord.
custom	7.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	made to the specifica?!tions of an individual customer (often in the combinations {custom-built, custom-made) }.
custom	8.
	syl	cus+tom
	pron	<1k^st*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	specializing in goods so made.
customable	0.
	syl	cus+tom+a:ble
	pron	<1k^st*m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to customs.
customary	1.
	syl	cus+tom+ar:y
	pron	<1k^st*m*ri>, <-t*mri>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with custom or habitual practice; usual; habitual.
customary	2.a.
	syl	cus+tom+ar:y
	pron	<1k^st*m*ri>, <-t*mri>
	pos	adj.
	def	found?!ed upon long continued practices and usage rather than law.
customary	2.b.
	syl	cus+tom+ar:y
	pron	<1k^st*m*ri>, <-t*mri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land, esp. a feudal estate
	def	held by custom.
customaries	infl
	head	customary
	syl	cus+tom+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
customary	3.a.
	syl	cus+tom+ar:y
	pron	<1k^st*m*ri>, <-t*mri>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement in writing of customary laws and practices.
customary	3.b.
	syl	cus+tom+ar:y
	pron	<1k^st*m*ri>, <-t*mri>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of such laws and customs.
customarily	sub
	head	customary
	syl	cus+tom+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
customariness	sub
	head	customary
	syl	cus+tom+ar:i+ness
	pos	n.
custom-built	0.
	syl	cus:tom-built
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of cars, houses, etc.
	def	made according to the specifications of an individual buyer.
customer	1.
	syl	cus+tom+er
	pron	<1k^st*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who buys.
customer	2.
	syl	cus+tom+er
	pron	<1k^st*m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person with whom one has dealings.
	exam	1	a queer customer.
customise	alt
	head	customize
	or	customize
	syl	cus+tom+ise
	pron	<1k^st*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
customize	0.
	or	customise
	syl	cus+tom+ize
	pron	<1k^st*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make something according to a customer's individual requirements.
custom-made	0.
	syl	cus:tom-made
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of suits, dresses, etc.
	def	made according to the specifications of an individual buyer.
customs	1.
	syl	cus+toms
	pron	<1k^st*mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	duty on imports or exports.
customs	2.
	syl	cus+toms
	pron	<1k^st*mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the government department responsible for the collection of these duties.
customs	3.
	syl	cus+toms
	pron	<1k^st*mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the part of a port, airport, frontier station, etc., where baggage and freight are examined for dutiable goods and contraband.
customs	4.
	syl	cus+toms
	pron	<1k^st*mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the procedure for examining baggage and freight, paying duty, etc.
customs	5.
	syl	cus+toms
	pron	<1k^st*mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	customs officer.
customs house	0.
	syl	cus+toms house
	pos	n.
	def	a government office, esp. at a port, where customs are collected and ships cleared for entry.
customs union	0.
	syl	cus+toms un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	an association of nations which promotes free trade within the union and establishes common tariffs on trade with nonmember nations.
custos	ety	C15: from Latin: keeper, guard
custodes	infl
	head	custos
	syl	cus+to+des
	pron	<k^1st*udEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
custos	0.
	syl	cus+tos
	pron	<1k^stos>
	pos	n.
	def	a superior in the Franciscan religious order. Also called (in England): {guardian}.
custumal	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin custum*_alis relating to #7custom 
custumal	0.
	syl	cus+tu+mal
	pron	<1k^stjum*l>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {customary} (senses 2, 3).
cut	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian kutte to cut, Icelandic kuti small knife
cuts	infl
	head	cut
	syl	cuts
	pos	k^t; vb.
cutting	infl
	head	cut
	syl	cut+ting
	pos	k^t; vb.
cut	infl
	syl	cut.
	pos	k^t; vb.
cut	1.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to open up or incise (a person or thing) with a sharp edge or instrument; gash.
cut	2.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	usage	of a sharp instrument
	def	to penetrate or incise (a person or thing).
cut	3.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to divide or be divided with or as if with a sharp instrument.
	exam	1	cut a slice of bread.
cut	4.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use a sharp-edged instrument or an instrument that cuts.
cut	5.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trim or prune by or as if by clipping.
	exam	1	to cut hair.
cut	6.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reap or mow (a crop, grass, etc.).
cut	7.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to geld or castrate.
cut	8.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to make, form, or shape by cutting.
	exam	1	to cut a suit.
cut	9.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hollow or dig out; excavate.
	exam	1	to cut a tunnel through the mountain.
cut	10.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to strike (an object) sharply.
cut	11.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit (a ball) with a downward slicing stroke so as to impart spin or cause it to fall short.
cut	12.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to hit (the ball) to the off side, usually between cover and third man, with a roughly horizontal bat.
cut	13.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to hurt or wound the feelings of (a person), esp. by malicious speech or action.
cut	14.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to refuse to recognize; snub.
cut	15.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to absent oneself from (an activity, location, etc.), esp. without permission or in haste.
	exam	1	to cut a class.
cut	16.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abridge, shorten, or edit by excising a part or parts.
cut	17.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to lower, reduce, or curtail.
	exam	1	to cut losses.
cut	18.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dilute or weaken.
	exam	1	to cut whisky with water.
cut	19.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dissolve or break up.
	exam	1	to cut fat.
cut	20.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by across or through
	def	to cross or traverse.
	exam	1	the footpath cuts through the field.
cut	21.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sharp or sudden change in direction; veer.
cut	22.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to grow (teeth) through the gums or (of teeth) to appear through the gums.
cut	23.a.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to call a halt to a shooting sequence.
cut	23.b.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to move quickly to another scene.
cut	24.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	qual	Films.
	def	to edit film.
cut	25.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to switch off a light, car engine, etc.
cut	26.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a performer, recording company, etc.
	def	to make (a record or tape of a song, concert, performance, etc.).
cut	27.a.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to divide (the pack) at random into two parts after shuffling.
cut	27.b.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pick cards from a spread pack to decide dealer, partners, etc.
cut	28.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (material) from (an object) by means of a chisel, lathe, etc.
cut	29.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a tool
	def	to bite into (an object).
cut	30.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to injure the leg just above the hoof by a blow from the opposite foot.
cut	31.a.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to skip or jump playfully.
cut	31.b.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to act or behave playfully; frolic.
cut	32.a.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to have both good and bad effects.
cut	32.b.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to affect both sides of something, as two parties in an argument, etc.
cut a dash	33.
	head	cut
	syl	cut a dash.
	def	to behave or dress showily.
cut (a person) dead	34.
	head	cut
	syl	cut (a person) dead.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to ignore (a person) completely.
poor	infl
	head	cut
	syl	poor
cut a (good	35.
	head	cut
	syl	cut a (good
	def	etc.) {figure}. to appear or behave in a specified manner.
cut and run	36.
	head	cut
	syl	cut and run.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a rapid escape.
cut it fine	37.
	head	cut
	syl	cut it fine.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to leave little or no margin for error.
cut corners	38.
	head	cut
	syl	cut corners.
	def	to take the easiest or shortest way, esp. at the expense of high standards.
	exam	1	we could finish this project early only if we cut corners.
cut loose	39.
	head	cut
	syl	cut loose.
	def	to free or become freed from restraint, custody, anchorage, etc.
cut no ice	40.
	head	cut
	syl	cut no ice.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to make an impression.
cut	41.a.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to use at an early age or stage.
cut	41.b.
	syl	cut
	pos	k^t; vb.
	def	to practise on.
cut	42.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	def	detached, divided, or separated by cutting.
cut	43.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	incised or divided.
	exam	1	cut leaves.
cut	44.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	def	made, shaped, or fashioned by cutting.
cut	45.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	def	reduced or diminished by or as if by cutting.
	exam	1	cut prices.
cut	46.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	def	gelded or castrated.
cut	47.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	def	weakened or diluted.
cut	48.
	syl	cut
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {drunk}.
cut and dried	49.
	head	cut
	syl	cut and dried.
	qual	Informal.
	def	settled or arranged in advance.
cut	50.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	the act of cutting.
cut	51.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke or incision made by cutting; gash.
cut	52.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or part cut off, esp. a section of food cut from the whole.
	exam	1	a cut of meat.
cut	53.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of anything cut or sliced.
cut	54.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	a passage, channel, path, etc., cut or hollowed out.
cut	55.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	an omission or deletion, esp. in a text, film, or play.
cut	56.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	a reduction in price, salary, etc.
cut	57.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	short for {power cut}.
cut	58.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a quantity of timber cut during a specific time or operation.
cut	59.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a portion or share.
cut	60.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a straw, slip of paper, etc., used in drawing lots.
cut	61.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	the manner or style in which a thing, esp. a garment, is cut; fashion.
cut	62.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	a direct route; short cut.
cut	63.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{block} (sense 13)}.
cut	64.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the spin of a cut ball.
cut	65.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a stroke made with the bat in a roughly horizontal position.
cut	66.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	an immediate transition from one shot to the next, brought about by splicing the two shots together. See also {jump cut}.
cut	67.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	words or an action that hurt another person's feelings.
cut	68.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	a refusal to recognize an acquaintance; snub.
cut	69.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an unauthorized absence, esp. from a school class.
cut	70.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a fraction obtained in distillation, as in oil refining.
cut	71.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	def	the depth of metal removed in a single pass of a machine tool.
cut	72.
	syl	cut
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a stretch of water, esp. a canal.
a cut above	73.
	head	cut
	syl	a cut above.
	qual	Informal.
	def	superior to; better than.
cold cuts	74.
	head	cut
	syl	cold cuts.
	def	cooked meats. {~} See also {cut across, cut along, cutback, cut down, cut in, cut off, cut out, cut up}.
cut across	1.
	syl	cut a:cross
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be contrary to ordinary procedure or limitations.
	exam	1	opinion on the Common Market still cuts clean across party lines.
cut across	2.
	syl	cut a:cross
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cross or traverse, making a shorter route.
	exam	1	she cut across the field quickly.
cut along	0.
	syl	cut a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to hurry off.
cut and thrust	1.
	syl	cut and thrust
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	using both the blade and the point of a sword.
cut and thrust	2.
	syl	cut and thrust
	pos	n.
	usage	in argument, debate, etc.
	def	a lively and spirited exchange of ideas or opinions.
cutaneous	ety	C16: from New Latin cut*_aneus, from Latin cutis skin; see #7hide %2
cutaneous	0.
	syl	cu+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<kju:1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting the skin.
cutaneously	sub
	head	cutaneous
	syl	cu+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
cutaway	1.
	syl	cut+a:way
	pron	<1k^t*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's coat cut diagonally from the front waist to the back of the knees.
cutaway	2.a.
	syl	cut+a:way
	pron	<1k^t*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing or model of a machine, engine, etc., in which part of the casing is omitted to reveal the workings.
cutaway	2.b.
	syl	cut+a:way
	pron	<1k^t*2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a cutaway model.
cutback	1.
	syl	cut+back
	pron	<1k^t2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a decrease or reduction.
cutback	2.
	syl	cut+back
	pron	<1k^t2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {flashback}.
cut back	infl
	head	cutback
	syl	cut back
	pos	adv.
cutback	3.
	syl	cut+back
	pron	<1k^t2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten by cutting off the end; prune.
cutback	4.
	syl	cut+back
	pron	<1k^t2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to reduce or make a reduction (in).
cutback	5.
	syl	cut+back
	pron	<1k^t2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Chiefly U.S in films
	def	to show an event that took place earlier in the narrative; flash back.
cutch	0.
	syl	cutch
	pron	<k^C>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catechu}.
Cutch	0.
	syl	Cutch
	pron	<k^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kutch}.
cutchery	alt
	head	cutcherry
	or	cutcherry
	syl	cut+cher:y
	pron	<1k^C*ri>
	pos	n.
cutcherries	infl
	head	cutcherry
	or	cutcheries
	syl	cut+cher+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cutcheries	infl
	head	cutcherry
	or	cutcherries
	syl	cut+cher:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cutcherry	0.
	or	cutchery
	syl	cut+cher+ry
	pron	<1k^C*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in India
	def	government offices and law courts collectively.
cut down	1.
	syl	cut down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fell.
cut down	2.
	syl	cut down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to reduce or make a reduction (in).
	exam	1	to cut down on drink.
cut down	3.
	syl	cut down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remake (an old garment) in order to make a smaller one.
cut down	4.
	syl	cut down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill.
	exam	1	he was cut down in battle.
cut (a person) down to size	5.
	head	cut down
	syl	cut (a person) down to size.
	def	to reduce in importance or decrease the conceit of.
cute	ety	C18 (in the sense: clever): shortened from #7acute 
cute	1.
	syl	cute
	pron	<kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing or attractive, esp. in a pretty way.
cute	2.
	syl	cute
	pron	<kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	affecting cleverness or pretti?!ness.
cute	3.
	syl	cute
	pron	<kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	clever; shrewd.
cutely	sub
	head	cute
	syl	cute+ly
	pos	adv.
cuteness	sub
	head	cute
	syl	cute+ness
	pos	n.
cut glass	1.
	syl	cut glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass, esp. bowls, vases, etc., decorated by facet-cutting or grinding.
cut glass	2.
	syl	cut glass
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a cut-glass vase.
Saint	infl
	head	Cuthbert
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Cuthbert	0.
	syl	Cuth:bert
	pron	<1k^Tb*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	??635-87#7a.d.
	def	English monk; bishop of Lindisfarne. Feast day: March 20.
cuticle	ety	C17: from Latin cut*_icula diminutive of cutis skin
cuticle	1.
	syl	cu+ti+cle
	pron	<1kju:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	dead skin, esp. that round the base of a fingernail or toenail.
cuticle	2.
	syl	cu+ti+cle
	pron	<1kju:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {epidermis}.
cuticle	3.
	syl	cu+ti+cle
	pron	<1kju:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any covering layer or membrane.
cuticle	4.
	syl	cu+ti+cle
	pron	<1kju:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective layer, containing cutin, that covers the epidermis of higher plants.
cuticle	5.
	syl	cu+ti+cle
	pron	<1kju:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard protective layer covering the epidermis of many invertebrates.
cuticular	sub
	head	cuticle
	syl	cu+tic:u+lar
	pron	<kju:1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
cuticula	ety	C18: from Latin; see #7cuticle 
cuticulae	infl
	head	cuticula
	syl	cu+tic:u+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cuticula	0.
	syl	cu+tic:u+la
	pron	<kju:1tikjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	cuticle.
cutey	alt
	head	cutie
	or	cutie
	syl	cut+ey
	pron	<1kju:ti>
	pos	n.
cutie	0.
	or	cutey
	syl	cut:ie
	pron	<1kju:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person regarded as appealing or attractive, esp. a girl or woman.
cut in	1.
	syl	cut in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	Also: {cut into}. to break in or interrupt.
cut in	2.
	syl	cut in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to interrupt a dancing couple to dance with one of them.
cut in	3.
	syl	cut in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a driver, motor vehicle, etc.
	def	to draw in front of another vehicle leaving too little space.
cut in	4.
	syl	cut in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to allow to have a share.
cut-in	infl
	head	cut in
	syl	cut-in.
	pos	n.
cut in	5.
	syl	cut in
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take the place of a person in a card-game.
cut in	6.
	syl	cut in
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a separate shot or scene inserted at a relevant point.
cutin	ety	C19: from Latin cutis skin+-#7in 
cutin	0.
	syl	cu+tin
	pron	<1kju:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a waxy waterproof substance, consisting of derivatives of fatty acids, that is the main constituent of the plant cuticle.
cutinise	alt
	head	cutinize
	or	cutinize
	syl	cu+tin+ise
	pron	<1kju:ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
cutinize	0.
	or	cutinise
	syl	cu+tin+ize
	pron	<1kju:ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become covered or impregnated with cutin.
cutinization	sub
	head	cutinize
	or	cutinisation
	syl	cu+tin:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
cutinisation	sub
	head	cutinize
	or	cutinization
	syl	cu+tin:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
cutis	ety	C17: from Latin: skin
cutes	infl
	head	cutis
	or	cutises
	syl	cu+tes
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cutises	infl
	head	cutis
	or	cutes
	syl	cu+tis:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cutis	0.
	syl	cu+tis
	pron	<1kju:tis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical name for the {skin}.
cutlass	ety	C16: from French coutelas, from coutel knife, from Latin cultellus a small knife, from culter knife; see #7coulter 
cutlass	0.
	syl	cut+lass
	pron	<1k^tl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved, one-edged sword formerly used by sailors.
cutlass fish	0.
	syl	cut+lass fish
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {hairtail} (the fish).
cutler	ety	C14: from French coutelier, ultimately from Latin culter knife; see #7cutlass 
cutler	0.
	syl	cut+ler
	pron	<1k^tl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells cutlery.
cutlery	1.
	syl	cut+ler:y
	pron	<1k^tl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	implements used for eating, such as knives, forks, and spoons.
cutlery	2.
	syl	cut+ler:y
	pron	<1k^tl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	instruments used for cutting.
cutlery	3.
	syl	cut+ler:y
	pron	<1k^tl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or business of a cutler.
cutlet	ety	C18: from Old French costelette, literally: a little rib, from coste rib, from Latin costa 
cutlet	1.
	syl	cut+let
	pron	<1k^tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of meat taken esp. from the best end of neck of lamb, pork, etc.
cutlet	2.
	syl	cut+let
	pron	<1k^tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat croquette of minced chicken, lobster, etc.
cut off	1.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove by cutting.
cut off	2.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intercept or interrupt something, esp. a telephone conversation.
cut off	3.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discontinue the supply of.
	exam	1	to cut off the water.
cut off	4.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to an end.
cut off	5.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of rights; disinherit.
	exam	1	she was cut off without a penny.
cut off	6.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sever or separate.
	exam	1	she was cut off from her family.
cut off	7.
	syl	cut off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy a position so as to prevent or obstruct (a retreat or escape).
cutoff	infl
	head	cut off
	syl	cut+off.
	pos	n.
cut off	8.a.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of cutting off; limit or termination.
cut off	8.b.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the cutoff point.
cut off	9.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a route or way that is shorter than the usual one; short cut.
cut off	10.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a device to terminate the flow of a fluid in a pipe or duct.
cut off	11.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the remnant of metal, plastic, etc., left after parts have been machined or trimmed.
cut off	12.a.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the value of voltage, frequency, etc., below or above which an electronic device cannot function efficiently.
cut off	12.b.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	cutoff voltage.
cut off	13.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a channel cutting across the neck of a meander, which leaves an oxbow lake.
cut off	14.
	syl	cut off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another name for {oxbow} (the lake).
cut out	1.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delete or remove.
cut out	2.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or form by cutting.
	exam	1	to cut out a dress.
cut out	3.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to suit or equip for.
	exam	1	you're not cut out for this job.
cut out	4.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an engine, etc.
	def	to cease to operate suddenly.
cut out	5.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to remove the background from a photograph or drawing to make the outline of the subject stand out.
cut out	6.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an electrical device
	def	to switch off, usually automatically.
cut out	7.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to oust and supplant (a rival).
cut out	8.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to be excluded from a card game.
cut out	9.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cease doing something, esp. something undesirable (esp. in the phrase {cut it out}) .
cut out	10.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	to intercept (a pass).
cut out	11.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to separate (cattle) from a herd.
cut out	12.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to end or finish.
	exam	1	the road cuts out at the creek.
have one's work cut out	13.
	head	cut out
	syl	have one's work cut out.
	def	to have as much work as one can manage. {~} {cut+out}.
cut out	14.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	something that has been or is intended to be cut out from something else.
cut out	15.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a photograph or drawing from which the background has been cut away.
cut out	16.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a device that switches off or interrupts an electric circuit, esp. a switch acting as a safety device.
cut out	17.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	an impressed stamp cut out from an envelope for collecting purposes.
cut out	18.
	syl	cut out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Austral, slang.
	def	the end of shearing.
cut-price	1.
	syl	cut-price
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	available at prices or rates below the standard price or rate.
cut-price	2.
	syl	cut-price
	usage	esp. U.S.; prenominal
	def	offering goods or services at prices below the standard price.
	exam	1	a cut-price shop.
cutpurse	0.
	syl	cut+purse
	pron	<1k^t2pR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {pickpocket}.
CUTS	0.
	syl	CUTS
	pos	k^ts; n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Computer Users' Tape System.
cut string	0.
	syl	cut string
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bridgeboard}.
Cuttack	0.
	syl	Cut+tack
	pron	<k^1t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in E Orissa near the mouth of the Mahanadi River: former state capital until 1948. Pop.: 194068 (1971).
cutter	1.
	syl	cut+ter
	pron	<1k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that cuts, esp. a person who cuts cloth for clothing.
cutter	2.
	syl	cut+ter
	pron	<1k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing boat with its mast stepped further aft so as to have a larger foretriangle than that of a sloop.
cutter	3.
	syl	cut+ter
	pron	<1k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship's boat, powered by oars or sail, for carrying passengers or light cargo.
cutter	4.
	syl	cut+ter
	pron	<1k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small lightly armed boat, as used in the enforcement of customs regulations.
cutter	5.
	syl	cut+ter
	pron	<1k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pig weighing between 68 and 82 kg, from which fillets and larger joints are cut.
cutthroat	1.
	syl	cut+throat
	pron	<1k^t2Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cuts throats; murderer.
cutthroat	2.
	syl	cut+throat
	pron	<1k^t2Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cutthroat razor}. a razor with a long blade that usually folds into the handle. U.S. name: {straight razor}.
cutthroat	3.
	syl	cut+throat
	pron	<1k^t2Tr*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	bloodthirsty or murderous; cruel.
cutthroat	4.
	syl	cut+throat
	pron	<1k^t2Tr*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	fierce or relentless in competition.
	exam	1	cutthroat prices.
cutthroat	5.
	syl	cut+throat
	pron	<1k^t2Tr*ut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some games
	def	played by three people.
	exam	1	cutthroat poker.
cutting	1.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece cut off from the main part of something.
cutting	2.a.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of vegetative propagation in which a part of a plant, such as a stem or leaf, is induced to form its own roots.
cutting	2.b.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a part separated for this purpose.
cutting	3.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {clipping}. an article, photograph, etc., cut from a newspaper or other publication.
cutting	4.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the editing process by which a film is cut and made.
cutting	5.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an excavation in a piece of high land for a road, railway, etc., enabling it to remain at approximately the same level.
cutting	6.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	designed for or adapted to cutting; edged; sharp.
	exam	1	a cutting tool.
cutting	7.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	keen; piercing.
	exam	1	a cutting wind.
cutting	8.
	syl	cut+ting
	pron	<1k^tiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to hurt the feelings.
	exam	1	a cutting remark.
cuttingly	sub
	head	cutting
	syl	cut+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
cutting grass	0.
	syl	cut+ting grass
	pos	n.
	def	a W African name for {{cane rat} (sense 1)}.
cuttle	ety	Old English cudele; related to Old High German kiot bag, Norwegian dialect kaule cuttle, Old English codd bag
cuttle	1.
	syl	cut+tle
	pron	<1k^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cuttlefish} or {cuttlebone}.
little cuttle	2.
	head	cuttle
	syl	little cuttle.
	def	a small cuttlefish, often found on beaches.
cuttlebone	0.
	syl	cut:tle+bone
	pron	<1k^tL2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the internal calcareous shell of the cuttlefish, used as a mineral supplement to the diet of cage birds and as a polishing agent.
cuttlefish	infl
	or	cuttlefishes
	syl	cut:tle+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cuttlefishes	infl
	head	cuttlefish
	or	cuttlefish
	syl	cut:tle+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cuttlefish	0.
	syl	cut:tle+fish
	pron	<1k^tL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any cephalopod mollusc of the genus and related genera, which occur near the bottom of inshore waters and have a broad flattened body: order (decapods). Sometimes shortened to {cuttle}. See also {squid}.
cutty	ety	C18 (Scottish and northern English): from #7cut (vb.)
cutty	1.
	syl	cut+ty
	pron	<1k^ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	short or cut short.
cutties	infl
	head	cutty
	syl	cut+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cutty	2.
	syl	cut+ty
	pron	<1k^ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	something cut short, such as a spoon or short-stemmed tobacco pipe.
cutty	3.
	syl	cut+ty
	pron	<1k^ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	an immoral girl or woman (in Scotland used as a general term of abuse for a woman).
cutty	4.
	syl	cut+ty
	pron	<1k^ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a short thickset girl.
Cutty Sark	ety	C19: named after the witch in Robert Burns' poem Tam O'Shanter, who wore only a cutty sark (short shirt)
Cutty Sark	0.
	syl	Cut+ty Sark
	pos	n.
	def	a three-masted merchant clipper built in 1869 which held the blue riband for many years: now kept at Greenwich, London.
cutty stool	0.
	syl	cut+ty stool
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in Scotland
	def	the church seat on which an unchaste person sat while being harangued by the minister.
cut up	1.
	syl	cut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut into pieces.
cut up	2.
	syl	cut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict injuries on.
cut up	3.
	syl	cut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to affect the feelings of deeply.
cut up	4.
	syl	cut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to subject to severe criticism.
cut up rough	5.
	head	cut up
	syl	cut up rough.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to become angry or bad-tempered.
cut-up technique	0.
	syl	cut-up tech+nique
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of writing involving cutting up lines or pages of prose and rearranging these fragments, popularized by the novelist William Burroughs.
cutwater	0.
	syl	cut+wa:ter
	pron	<1k^t2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the forward part of the stem of a vessel, which cuts through the water.
cutwork	0.
	syl	cut+work
	pron	<1k^t2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	openwork embroidery in which the pattern is cut away from the background.
cutworm	0.
	syl	cut+worm
	pron	<1k^t2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the caterpillar of various noctuid moths, esp. those of the genus which is a pest of young crop plants in North America.
cuvette	ety	C17: from French, diminutive of cuve cask, from Latin cupa 
cuvette	0.
	syl	cu+vette
	pron	<kju:1vet>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow dish or vessel for holding liquid.
Cuxhaven	0.
	syl	Cux+ha+ven
	pron	<1kuks2ha:vN>, German <kuks1ha:fN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N West Germany, at the mouth of the River Elbe. Pop.: 47600 (1970).
Cuyab'a	0.
	syl	Cu+ya+b*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2kuja1ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cuiab*'a}.
Kuyp	alt
	head	Cuyp
	or	Cuyp
	syl	Kuyp
	pron	<kIp>, Dutch <k@ojp>
	pos	n.
Aelbert	infl
	head	Cuyp
	syl	Ael:bert
	pron	<1a:lbArt>
	pos	n.
Cuyp	0.
	or	Kuyp
	syl	Cuyp
	pron	<kIp>, Dutch <k@ojp>
	pos	n.
	def	1620-91, Dutch painter of landscapes and animals.
Cusco	alt
	head	Cuzco
	or	Cuzco
	syl	Cus+co
	pron	Spanish <1kusko>
	pos	n.
Cuzco	0.
	or	Cusco
	syl	Cuz+co
	pron	Spanish <1kusko>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Peru: former capital of the Inca Empire, with extensive Inca remains; university (1692). Pop.: 121464 (1972).
CVA	0.
	syl	CVA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cerebrovascular accident.
CVO	0.
	syl	C.V.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
CW	1.
	syl	CW
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	continuous wave.
CW	2.a.
	syl	CW
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {Morse code}.
CW	2.b.
	syl	CW
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	his CW speed is 30 words per minute.
Cwlth	0.
	syl	Cwlth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Commonwealth.
cwm	1.
	syl	cwm
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Wales
	def	a valley.
cwm	2.
	syl	cwm
	pron	<ku:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another name for {{cirque} (sense 1)}.
Cwmbran	0.
	syl	Cwm+bran
	pron	<2ku:m1bra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a new town in SE Wales, in central Gwent, developed in the 1950s. Pop.: 32614 (1971).
CWO	alt
	head	cwo
	or	cwo
	syl	C.W.O.
cwo	0.
	or	CWO
	syl	c.w.o.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	cash with order.
cwt	ety	 c, from the Latin numeral C one hundred (centum) 
cwt	0.
	syl	cwt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hundredweight.
CY	0.
	syl	CY
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Cyprus.
-cy	ety	via Old French from Latin -cia, -tia, Greek -kia, -tia, abstract noun suffixes
-cy	1.
	syl	-cy
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns from adjectives ending in -t, -tic, -te, and -nt
	def	indicating state, quality, or condition.
	exam	1	plutocracy;
	exam	2	lunacy;
	exam	3	intimacy;
	exam	4	infancy.
-cy	2.
	syl	-cy
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming abstract nouns from other nouns
	def	rank or office.
	exam	1	captaincy.
cyan	ety	C19: from Greek kuanos dark blue
cyan	1.
	syl	cy:an
	pron	<1sI@n>, <1sI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly saturated green-blue that is the complementary colour of red and forms, with magenta and yellow, a set of primary colours.
cyan	2.
	syl	cy:an
	pron	<1sI@n>, <1sI*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of this colour.
	exam	1	a cyan filter.
cyan-	0.
	syl	cy:an-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {cyano-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	cyanamide;
	exam	2	cyanide.
cyanamid	alt
	head	cyanamide
	or	cyanamide
	syl	cy+an:a+mid
	pron	<sI?!1@n*mid>
	pos	n.
cyanamide	1.
	or	cyanamid
	syl	cy+an:a+mide
	pron	<sI1@n*2mId>, <-mid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cy@.a+no+gen@.a+mide} (#!sa$I$$n$$$u?!#!d#f$en$$@!ma$Id, -m$Id). a white or colourless crystalline soluble weak dibasic acid, which can be hydrolysed to urea. Formula: H\2NCN.
cyanamide	2.
	or	cyanamid
	syl	cy+an:a+mide
	pron	<sI1@n*2mId>, <-mid>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of cyanamide.
cyanamide	3.
	or	cyanamid
	syl	cy+an:a+mide
	pron	<sI1@n*2mId>, <-mid>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {calcium cyanamide}.
cyanate	0.
	syl	cy:a+nate
	pron	<1sI*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of cyanic acid, containing the ion %#-OCN or the group -OCN.
cyanic	0.
	syl	cy+an+ic
	pron	<sI1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having a blue or bluish colour.
cyanic acid	0.
	syl	cy+an+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous volatile liquid acid that hydrolyses readily to ammonia and carbon dioxide. Formula: HOCN. Compare {isocyanic acid, fulminic acid}.
cyanid	alt
	head	cyanide
	or	cyanide
	syl	cy:a+nid
	pron	<1sI*nid>
	pos	n.
cyanide	1.
	or	cyanid
	syl	cy:a+nide
	pron	<1sI*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of hydrocyanic acid. Cyanides contain the ion CN%- and are ex?!tremely poisonous.
cyanide	2.
	or	cyanid
	syl	cy:a+nide
	pron	<1sI*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {nitrile}.
cyanidation	sub
	head	cyanide
	syl	cy:a+ni+1da+tion
	pos	n.
cyanide process	0.
	syl	cy:a+nide pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a process for recovering gold and silver from ores by treatment with a weak solution of sodium cyanide.
cyanin	alt
	head	cyanine
	or	cyanine
	syl	cy:a+nin
	pron	<1sI*nin>
	pos	n.
cyanine	1.
	or	cyanin
	syl	cy:a+nine
	pron	<1sI*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue dye used to extend the sensitivity of photographic emulsions to colours other than blue and ultraviolet.
cyanine	2.
	or	cyanin
	syl	cy:a+nine
	pron	<1sI*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of chemically related dyes, used for the same purpose.
cyanite	0.
	syl	cy:a+nite
	pron	<1sI*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey, green, or blue mineral consisting of aluminium silicate in triclinic crystalline form. It occurs in metamorphic rocks and is used as a refractory. Formula: Al\2SiO\5.
cyanitic	sub
	head	cyanite
	syl	cy:a+nit+ic
	pron	<2sI*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
cyano-	ety	from Greek kuanos (adj.) dark blue, (n.) dark blue enamel, lapis lazuli
cyano-	1.
	syl	cy:an:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	blue or dark blue.
	exam	1	cyanotype.
cyano-	2.
	syl	cy:an:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating cyanogen.
	exam	1	cyanohydrin.
cyano-	3.
	syl	cy:an:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating cyanide.
cyanocobalamin	ety	C20: from #7cyano -#7+cobal (#7t) #7+ (#7vit) #7amin 
cyanocobalamin	0.
	syl	cy:a+no+co+bal:a+min
	pron	<2sI*n*uk*u1b@l*min>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex red crystalline compound, containing cyanide and cobalt and occurring in liver: lack of it in the tissues leads to pernicious anaemia. Formula: C\6\3H\8\8O\1\4N\1\4PCo. Also called: {vitamin B} \1\2.
cyanogen	ety	C19: from French cyanog*`ene; see #7cyano -#7, -#7gen ; so named because it is one of the constituents of Prussian blue
cyanogen	0.
	syl	cy+an:o+gen
	pron	<sI1@n*Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely poisonous colourless flammable gas with an almond-like odour: has been used in chemical warfare. Formula: (CN)\2.
cyanohydrin	0.
	syl	cy:a+no+hy+drin
	pron	<2sI*n*u1hIdrin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds containing a cyanide group and a hydroxyl group bound to the same carbon atom.
cyanosis	0.
	syl	cy:a+no+sis
	pron	<2sI*1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a bluish-purple discoloration of skin and mucous membranes usually resulting from a deficiency of oxygen in the blood. &- {cy@.a+not+ic} (@!sa$I$$#!n$At?!$Ik)
cyanotype	0.
	syl	cy+an:o+type
	pron	<sI1@n*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blueprint} (sense 1).
Cybele	0.
	syl	Cyb:e:le
	pron	<1sibili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the Phrygian goddess of nature, mother of all living things and consort of Attis; identified with the Greek Rhea or Demeter.
cybernate	ety	C20: from #7cyber (#7netics) +-#7ate %1
cybernate	0.
	syl	cy+ber+nate
	pron	<1sIb*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to control (a manufacturing process, etc.) with a servomechanism or (of a process) to be controlled by a servomechanism.
cybernation	sub
	head	cybernate
	syl	cy+ber+1na+tion
	pos	n.
cybernetics	ety	C20: from Greek kubern*_et*_es steersman, from kubernan to steer, control
cybernetics	0.
	syl	cy+ber+net+ics
	pron	<2sIb*1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with control systems in electronic and mechanical devices and the extent to which useful comparisons can be made between man-made and biological systems. See also {{feedback} (sense 1)}.
cybernetic	sub
	head	cybernetics
	syl	cy+ber+1net+ic
	pos	adj.
cyberneticist	sub
	head	cybernetics
	syl	cy+ber+1net:i+cist
	pos	n.
cycad	ety	C19: from New Latin Cycas name of genus, from Greek kukas, scribe's error for ko*"ikas, from ko*"ix a kind of palm, probably of Egyptian origin &- @!cyc@.a+#!da+ceous adj.
cycad	0.
	syl	cy+cad
	pron	<1sIk@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical or subtropical gymnosperm plant of the order having an unbranched stem with fernlike leaves crowded at the top. See also {{sago palm} (sense 2)}.
Cyclades	0.
	syl	Cyc+la+des
	pron	<1sikl*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of over 200 islands in the S Aegean Sea, forming a department of Greece. Capital: Hermoupolis (Siros). Pop.: 86084 (1971). Area: 2572 sq. km (1003 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Kikl*'adhes}. &- {Cy+clad+ic} (s$I#!kl@ad$Ik)
cyclamate	ety	C20: cycl (ohexyl-sulph) amate 
cyclamate	0.
	syl	cy+cla+mate
	pron	<1sIkl*2mAt>, <1sikl*mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of cyclamic acid. Certain of the salts have a very sweet taste and were formerly used as food additives and sugar substitutes.
cyclamen	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin cyclami*_nos, from Greek kuklaminos, probably from kuklos circle, referring to the bulb-like roots
cyclamen	1.
	syl	cyc+la+men
	pron	<1sikl*m*n>, <-2men>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World plant of the primulaceous genus having nodding white, pink, or red flowers, with reflexed petals. See also {sowbread}.
cyclamen	2.
	syl	cyc+la+men
	pron	<1sikl*m*n>, <-2men>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dark reddish-purple colour.
cycle	ety	C14: from Late Latin cyclus, from Greek kuklos cycle, circle, ring, wheel; see #7wheel 
cycle	1.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a recurring period of time in which certain events or phenomena occur and reach completion or repeat themselves in a regular sequence.
cycle	2.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a completed series of events that follows or is followed by another series of similar events occurring in the same sequence.
cycle	3.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the time taken or needed for one such series.
cycle	4.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast period of time; age; aeon.
cycle	5.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of poems or prose narratives forming a continuous story about a central figure or event.
	exam	1	the Arthurian cycle.
cycle	6.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of miracle plays.
	exam	1	the Chester cycle.
cycle	7.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or sequence of songs (see {song-cycle}) .
cycle	8.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle}, etc.
cycle	9.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the orbit of a celestial body.
cycle	10.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a recurrent series of events or processes in plants and animals.
	exam	1	a life cycle;
	exam	2	a growth cycle.
cycle	11.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a continuous change or a sequence of changes in the state of a system that leads to the restoration of the system to its original state after a finite period of time.
cycle	12.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of repeated changes in the magnitude of a periodically varying quantity, such as current or voltage.
cycle	13.a.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of operations that can be both treated and repeated as a unit.
cycle	13.b.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the time required to complete a set of operations.
cycle	14.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in generative grammar
	def	the set of cyclic rules.
cycle	15.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to process through a cycle or system.
cycle	16.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in or pass through cycles.
cycle	17.
	syl	cy+cle
	pron	<1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel by or ride a bicycle or tricycle.
cycle of erosion	0.
	syl	cy+cle of e:ro+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical sequence of modifications to the earth's surface by erosion, from the original uplift of the land to the ultimate low plain, usually divided into the youthful, mature, and old stages.
cyclical	alt
	head	cyclic
	or	cyclic
	syl	cy+cli+cal
	pos	adj.
cyclic	1.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	def	recurring or revolving in cycles.
cyclic	2.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	containing a closed saturated or unsaturated ring of atoms. See also {heterocyclic} and {homocyclic}.
cyclic	3.a.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged in whorls.
	exam	1	cyclic petals.
cyclic	3.b.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having parts arranged in this way.
	exam	1	cyclic flowers.
cyclic	4.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a musical form consisting of several movements sharing thematic material.
cyclic	5.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geom. of a polygon
	def	having vertices that lie on a circle.
cyclic	6.
	or	cyclical
	syl	cy+clic
	pron	<1sIklik>, <1siklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in generative grammar
	def	denoting one of a set of transformational rules all of which must apply to a clause before any one of them applies to any clause in which the first clause is embedded.
cyclically	sub
	head	cyclic
	syl	cy+cli+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cyclic pitch lever	0.
	syl	cy+clic pitch lev+er
	pos	n.
	def	a lever in a helicopter to change the angle of attack of individual rotor blades, causing the helicopter to move forwards, backwards, or sideways. Compare {collective pitch lever}.
cycler	alt
	head	cyclist
	or	cyclist
	syl	cy+cler
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cyclist	0.
	or	cycler
	syl	cy+clist
	pron	<1sIklist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rides or travels by bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
cyclo-	ety	from Greek kuklos #7cycle  ********************************************************************** indicating a circle or ring: cyclotron.
cyclo-	ety	from Greek kuklos #7cycle  **********************************************************************
cyclo-	1.
	syl	cy:clo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a circle or ring.
	exam	1	cyclotron.
cyclo-	2.
	syl	cy:clo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting a cyclic compound.
	exam	1	cyclohexane.
cyclo-	3.
	syl	cy:clo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting a cyclic compound.
	exam	1	cyclohexane.
cycloalkane	0.
	syl	cy+clo+al+kane
	pron	<2sIkl*u1@lkAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any saturated hydrocarbon similar to an alkane but having a cyclic molecular structure and the general formula C H\2 Also called: {cycloparaffin}.
cyclo-cross	0.a.
	syl	cy:clo-cross
	pos	n.
	def	a form of cycle race held over rough ground.
cyclo-cross	0.b.
	syl	cy:clo-cross
	pos	n.
	def	this sport.
cyclograph	0.
	syl	cy+clo+graph
	pron	<1sIkl*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {arcograph}.
cyclohexane	0.
	syl	cy+clo+hex+ane
	pron	<2sIkl*u1heksAn>, <2sik->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble flammable liquid cycloalkane with a pungent odour, made by hydrogenation of benzene and used as a paint remover and solvent. Formula: C\6H\1\2.
cycloid	1.
	syl	cy+cloid
	pron	<1sIklcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a circle.
cycloid	2.
	syl	cy+cloid
	pron	<1sIklcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fish scales
	def	rounded, thin, and smooth-edged, as those of the salmon.
cycloid	3.
	syl	cy+cloid
	pron	<1sIklcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Psychiatry. of a type of personality
	def	characterized by exaggerated swings of mood between elation and depression. See also {cyclothymia}.
cycloid	4.
	syl	cy+cloid
	pron	<1sIklcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the curve described by a point on the circumference of a circle as the circle rolls along a straight line. Compare { {trochoid} (sense 1)}.
cycloid	5.
	syl	cy+cloid
	pron	<1sIklcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a fish that has cycloid scales.
cycloidal	sub
	head	cycloid
	syl	cy+1cloi+dal
	pos	adj.
cycloidally	sub
	head	cycloid
	syl	cy+1cloi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
cyclometer	0.
	syl	cy+clom+e:ter
	pron	<sI1klomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that records the number of revolutions made by a wheel and hence the distance travelled.
cyclometry	sub
	head	cyclometer
	syl	cy+1clom+e:try
	pos	n.
cyclone	ety	C19: from Greek kukl*_on a turning around, from kukloein to revolve, from kuklos wheel
cyclone	1.
	syl	cy+clone
	pron	<1sIkl*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {depression} (sense 6)}.
cyclone	2.
	syl	cy+clone
	pron	<1sIkl*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent tropical storm; hurricane. {~}
cyclone	3.
	syl	cy+clone
	pron	<1sIkl*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	Austral. of fencing
	def	made of interlaced wire and metal.
cyclonic	sub
	head	cyclone
	syl	cy+clon+ic
	pron	<sI1klonik>
	pos	adj.
cyclonical	sub
	head	cyclone
	or	cyclonal
	syl	cy+1clon:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cyclonal	sub
	head	cyclone
	or	cyclonical
	syl	cy+clo+nal
	pos	adj.
cyclonically	sub
	head	cyclone
	syl	cy+1clon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cyclonite	ety	C20: from #7cyclo -#7+ (trimethylene-tri) nit (ramin) e 
cyclonite	0.
	syl	cy+clo+nite
	pron	<1sIkl*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline insoluble explosive prepared by the action of nitric acid on hexa?!methylenetetramine; cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine: used in bombs and shells. Formula: C\3H\6N\6O\6.
cycloparaffin	0.
	syl	cy+clo+par+af+fin
	pron	<2sIkl*u1p@r*fin>, <2sik->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cycloalkane}.
Cyclopean	1.
	syl	Cy+clo+pe:an
	pron	<2sIkl*u1pE*n>, <sI1kl*upi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the Cyclops.
Cyclopean	2.
	syl	Cy+clo+pe:an
	pron	<2sIkl*u1pE*n>, <sI1kl*upi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the kind of masonry used in preclassical Greek architecture, characterized by large dry undressed blocks of stone.
cyclopaedia	alt
	head	cyclopedia
	or	cyclopedia
	syl	cy+clo+pae+di:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1pEdi*>
	pos	n.
cyclopedia	0.
	or	cyclopaedia
	syl	cy+clo+pe:di:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1pEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {encyclopedia}.
cyclopedic	sub
	head	cyclopedia
	or	cyclopaedic
	syl	cy+clo+1pe:dic
	pos	adj.
cyclopaedic	sub
	head	cyclopedia
	or	cyclopedic
	syl	cy+clo+1pae+dic
	pos	adj.
cyclopedist	sub
	head	cyclopedia
	or	cyclopaedist
	syl	cy+clo+1pe:dist
	pos	n.
cyclopaedist	sub
	head	cyclopedia
	or	cyclopedist
	syl	cy+clo+1pae+dist
	pos	n.
cyclopentane	0.
	syl	cy+clo+pen+tane
	pron	<2sIkl*u1pentAn>, <2sik->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble cycloalkane found in petroleum and used mainly as a solvent. Formula: C\5H\1\0.
cycloplegia	0.
	syl	cy+clo+ple:gi:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1plEJi*>, <2sik->
	pos	n.
	def	paralysis of the muscles that adjust the shape of the lens of the eye, resulting in loss of ability to focus.
cycloplegic	sub
	head	cycloplegia
	syl	cy+clo+1ple:gic
	pos	adj.
cyclopropane	0.
	syl	cy+clo+pro+pane
	pron	<2sIkl*u1pr*upAn>, <2sik->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable gaseous hydrocarbon, used in medicine as an anaesthetic; trimethylene. It is a cycloalkane with molecules containing rings of three carbon atoms. Formula: C\3H\6; boiling pt.: -34?%C.
Cyclops	ety	C15: from Latin Cycl*_ops, from Greek Kukl*_ops, literally: round eye, from kuklos circle+ *_ops eye
Cyclopes	infl
	head	Cyclops
	or	Cyclopses
	syl	Cy+clo+pes
	pron	<sI1kl*upEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cyclopses	infl
	head	Cyclops
	or	Cyclopes
	syl	Cy+clops:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Cyclops	0.
	syl	Cy+clops
	pron	<1sIklops>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	one of a race of giants having a single eye in the middle of the forehead, encountered by Odysseus in the See also {Polyphemus}.
cyclorama	ety	C19: #7cyclo -#7+ Greek horama view, sight, on the model of panorama 
cyclorama	1.
	syl	cy+clo+ram:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {panorama}. a large picture, such as a battle scene, on the interior wall of a cylindrical room, designed to appear in natural perspective to a spectator in the centre.
cyclorama	2.a.
	syl	cy+clo+ram:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a curtain or wall curving along the back of a stage, usually painted to represent the sky and serving to enhance certain lighting effects.
cyclorama	2.b.
	syl	cy+clo+ram:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any set of curtains that enclose the back and sides of a stage setting.
cycloramic	sub
	head	cyclorama
	syl	cy+clo+ram+ic
	pron	<2sIkl*u1r@mik>
	pos	adj.
cyclosis	ety	C19: from Greek kukl*_osis an encircling, from kukloun to surround, from kuklos circle
cycloses	infl
	head	cyclosis
	syl	cy+clo+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cyclosis	0.
	syl	cy+clo+sis
	pron	<sI1kl*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the circula?!tion of cytoplasm or cell organelles, such as food vacuoles in some protozoans.
cyclostome	1.
	syl	cy+clo+stome
	pron	<1sIkl*2st*um>, <1sik->
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive aquatic jawless vertebrate of the class such as the lamprey and hagfish, having a round sucking mouth and pouchlike gills. {~}
cyclostome	2.
	syl	cy+clo+stome
	pron	<1sIkl*2st*um>, <1sik->
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class
cyclostome	xref
	syl	cy+clo+stome
	pron	<1sIkl*2st*um>, <1sik->
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {marsipobranch}.
cyclostomate	sub
	head	cyclostome
	or	cyclostomatous
	syl	cy+clos+to+mate
	pron	<sI1klost*mit>, <-2mAt>
	pos	adj.
cyclostomatous	sub
	head	cyclostome
	or	cyclostomate
	syl	cy+clo+stom:a+tous
	pron	<2sIkl*u?!1stom*t*s>, <-1st*um*->, <2sik->
	pos	adj.
cyclostyle	1.
	syl	cy+clo+style
	pron	<1sIkl*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of pen with a small toothed wheel, used for cutting minute holes in a specially prepared stencil. Copies of the design so formed can be printed on a duplicator by forcing ink through the holes.
cyclostyle	2.
	syl	cy+clo+style
	pron	<1sIkl*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an office duplicator using a stencil prepared in this way.
cyclostyle	3.
	syl	cy+clo+style
	pron	<1sIkl*2stIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print on a duplicator using such a stencil.
cyclostyled	sub
	head	cyclostyle
	syl	cy+clo+2styled
	pos	adj.
cyclothymia	0.
	syl	cy+clo+thy+mi:a
	pron	<2sIkl*u1TImi*>, <2sik->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a condition characterized by periodical swings of mood between excitement and depression, activity and inactivity. See also {manic-depressive}.
cyclothymic	sub
	head	cyclothymia
	or	cyclothymiac
	syl	cy+clo+1thy+mic
	pos	adj. n.
cyclothymiac	sub
	head	cyclothymia
	or	cyclothymic
	syl	cy+clo+1thy+mi+2ac
	pos	adj. n.
cyclotron	0.
	syl	cy+clo+tron
	pron	<1sIkl*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of particle accelerator in which the particles spiral inside two D-shaped hollow metal electrodes under the effect of a strong vertical magnetic field, gaining energy by a high-frequency voltage applied between these electrodes.
cyder	0.
	syl	cy+der
	pron	<1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. Brit.) of {cider}.
Cydnus	0.
	syl	Cyd+nus
	pron	<1sidn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the (River) {Tarsus}.
cygnet	ety	C15 sygnett, from Old French cygne swan, from Latin cygnus, from Greek kuknos 
cygnet	0.
	syl	cyg+net
	pron	<1signit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young swan.
Cygnus	ety	Latin: swan; see #7cygnet 
Cygni	infl
	head	Cygnus
	syl	Cyg+ni
	pron	<1signI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Cygnus	0.
	syl	Cyg+nus
	pron	<1sign*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Pegasus and Draco in the Milky Way. The constellation contains the expanding supernova remnant, the {Cygnus Loop}. It may also contain a black hole.
cyl	1.
	syl	cyl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cylinder.
cyl	2.
	syl	cyl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	cylindrical.
cylinder	ety	C16: from Latin cylindrus, from Greek kulindros a roller, from kulindein to roll
cylinder	1.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid consisting of two parallel planes bounded by identical closed curves, usually circles, that are interconnected at every point by a set of parallel lines, usually perpendicular to the planes. Volume.
	exam	1	base area#Mlength.
cylinder	2.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface formed by a line moving round a closed plane curve at a fixed angle to it.
cylinder	3.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	any object shaped like a cylinder.
cylinder	4.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chamber in a reciprocating internal-combustion engine, pump, or compressor within which the piston moves. See also {cylinder block}.
cylinder	5.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rotating mechanism of a revolver, situated behind the barrel and containing cartridge chambers.
cylinder	6.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	any of the rotating drums on a printing press.
cylinder	7.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cylinder seal}. a cylindrical seal of stone, clay, or precious stone decorated with linear designs, found in the Middle East and Balkans: dating from about 6000 #7b.c.
cylinder	8.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hot-water cylinder}. a vertical cylindrical tank for storing hot water, esp. an insulated one made of copper used in a domestic hot-water system. {~}
cylinder	9.
	syl	cyl+in+der
	pron	<1silind*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a system) with cylinders.
cylinder-like	sub
	head	cylinder
	syl	cyl:in:der-2like
	pos	adj.
cylinder block	0.
	syl	cyl+in+der block
	pos	n.
	def	the metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling channels or fins of a reciprocating internal-combustion engine. Sometimes shortened to {block}.
cylinder head	0.
	syl	cyl+in+der head
	pos	n.
	def	the detachable metal casting that fits onto the top of a cylinder block. In an engine it contains part of the combustion chamber and in an overhead-valve four-stroke engine it houses the valves and their operating mechanisms. Sometimes shortened to {head}.
cylinder press	0.
	syl	cyl+in+der press
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {flat-bed press}.
cylindric	alt
	head	cylindrical
	or	cylindrical
	syl	cy+lin+dric
	pos	adj.
cylindrical	0.
	or	cylindric
	syl	cy+lin+dri+cal
	pron	<si1lindrikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, shaped like, or characteristic of a cylinder.
cylindricality	sub
	head	cylindrical
	or	cylindricalness
	syl	cy+2lin+dri+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
cylindricalness	sub
	head	cylindrical
	or	cylindricality
	syl	cy+1lin+dri+cal+ness
	pos	n.
cylindrically	sub
	head	cylindrical
	syl	cy+1lin+dri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cylindrical coordinates	0.
	syl	cy+lin+dri+cal co+or+di+nates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three coordinates defining the location of a point in three-dimensional space in terms of its polar coordinates #Gg) in one plane, usually the plane, and its perpendicular distance, measured from this plane.
cylindroid	1.
	syl	cyl+in+droid
	pron	<1silin2drcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylinder with an elliptical cross section.
cylindroid	2.
	syl	cyl+in+droid
	pron	<1silin2drcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a cylinder.
cylices	infl
	head	cylix
	syl	cy+li+ces
	pron	<-li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cylix	0.
	syl	cy+lix
	pron	<1sIliks>, <1sil->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {kylix}.
cyma	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek kuma something swollen, from kuein to be pregnant
cymae	infl
	head	cyma
	or	cymas
	syl	cy:mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cymas	infl
	head	cyma
	or	cymae
	syl	cy:mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cyma	1.
	syl	cy:ma
	pron	<1sIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two mouldings having a double curve, part concave and part convex. {Cyma recta} has the convex part nearer the wall and {cyma reversa} has the concave part nearer the wall.
cyma	2.
	syl	cy:ma
	pron	<1sIm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a variant of {cyme}.
cymar	ety	C17: variant of simar, from French simarre, perhaps ultimately from Basque zamar sheepskin
cymar	0.
	syl	cy+mar
	pron	<si1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's short fur-trimmed jacket, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
cymatium	ety	C16: see #7cyma 
cymatia	infl
	head	cymatium
	syl	cy+ma+ti:a
	pron	<-ti*>, <-Si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cymatium	0.
	syl	cy+ma+ti:um
	pron	<si1mAti*m>, <-Si*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the top moulding of a classical cornice or entablature.
cymbal	ety	Old English cymbala, from Medieval Latin, from Latin cymbalum, from Greek kumbalon, from kumb*_e something hollow
cymbal	0.
	syl	cym+bal
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a percussion instrument of indefinite pitch consisting of a thin circular piece of brass, which vibrates when clashed together with another cymbal or struck with a stick.
cymbaler	sub
	head	cymbal
	syl	cym+bal+er
	pos	n.
cymbaleer	sub
	head	cymbal
	or	cymbalist
	syl	cym+bal+1eer
	pos	n.
cymbalist	sub
	head	cymbal
	or	cymbaleer
	syl	cym+bal+ist
	pos	n.
cymbal-like	sub
	head	cymbal
	syl	cym:bal-2like
	pos	adj.
cymbalo	ety	from Italian; see #7cymbal 
cymbalos	infl
	head	cymbalo
	syl	cym+ba+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cymbalo	0.
	syl	cym+ba+lo
	pron	<1simb*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dulcimer}.
cyme	ety	C18: from Latin c*_yma cabbage sprout, from Greek kuma anything swollen; see #7cyma 
cyme	0.
	syl	cyme
	pron	<sIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflorescence in which the first flower is the terminal bud of the main stem and subsequent flowers develop as terminal buds of lateral stems.
cymiferous	sub
	head	cyme
	syl	cy+mif+er+ous
	pron	<sI1mif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
cymene	ety	C19: cym- from Greek kumi?!non #7cumin+ -#7ene 
cymene	0.
	syl	cy+mene
	pron	<1sImEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble liquid with an aromatic odour that exists in three isomeric forms; methylpropylbenzene: used as solvents and for making synthetic resins. The isomer is present in several essential oils. Formula: CH\3C\6H\4CH(CH\3)\2.
cymogene	ety	C19: from #7cymene+ -#7gene 
cymogene	0.
	syl	cy+mo+gene
	pron	<1sIm*2JEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mixture of volatile flammable hydrocarbons, mainly butane, obtained in the distillation of petroleum.
cymograph	1.
	syl	cy+mo+graph
	pron	<1sIm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {kymograph}.
cymograph	2.
	syl	cy+mo+graph
	pron	<1sIm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for tracing the outline of an architectural moulding.
cymographic	sub
	head	cymograph
	syl	cy+mo+graph+ic
	pron	<2sIm*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
cymoid	0.
	syl	cy+moid
	pron	<1sImcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect., botany.
	def	resembling a cyme or cyma.
cymophane	ety	C19: from Greek kuma wave, undulation+-#7phane 
cymophane	0.
	syl	cy+mo+phane
	pron	<1sIm*2fAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow or green opalescent variety of chrysoberyl.
cymose	0.
	syl	cy+mose
	pron	<1sIm*us>, <-m*uz>, <sI1m*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the characteristics of a cyme.
cymosely	sub
	head	cymose
	syl	cy+mose+ly
	pos	adv.
Kymric	alt
	head	Cymric
	or	Cymric
	syl	Kym+ric
	pron	<1kimrik>
	pos	n.
Cymric	1.
	or	Kymric
	syl	Cym+ric
	pron	<1kimrik>
	pos	n.
	def	the Welsh language.
Cymric	2.
	or	Kymric
	syl	Cym+ric
	pron	<1kimrik>
	pos	n.
	def	the Brythonic group of Celtic languages.
Cymric	3.
	or	Kymric
	syl	Cym+ric
	pron	<1kimrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Cymry, any of their languages, Wales, or the Welsh.
Cymry	ety	Welsh: the Welsh
Kymry	alt
	head	Cymry
	or	Cymry
	syl	Kym+ry
	pron	<1kimri>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
the	infl
	head	Cymry
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
Cymry	1.
	or	Kymry
	syl	Cym+ry
	pron	<1kimri>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the Brythonic branch of the Celtic people, comprising the present-day Welsh and Bretons. See {Brythonic}.
Cymry	2.
	or	Kymry
	syl	Cym+ry
	pron	<1kimri>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the Welsh people.
Kynewulf	infl
	head	Cynewulf
	or	Cynwulf
	syl	Kyn:e:wulf
	pron	<1kini2wulf>
	pos	n.
Cynwulf	infl
	head	Cynewulf
	or	Kynewulf
	syl	Cyn:wulf
	pron	<1kin2wulf>
	pos	n.
Cynewulf	0.
	syl	Cyn:e:wulf
	pron	<1kini2wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	??8th century #7a.d., Anglo-Saxon poet; author of and
cynghanedd	ety	from Welsh
cynghanedd	0.
	syl	cyn+gha+nedd
	pron	<k*G1ga:neD>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex system of rhyme and alliteration used in Welsh verse.
cynic	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek Kunikos, from ku*_on dog
cynic	1.
	syl	cyn+ic
	pron	<1sinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes the worst about people or the outcome of events.
cynic	2.
	syl	cyn+ic
	pron	<1sinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {cynical}.
cynic	3.
	syl	cyn+ic
	pron	<1sinik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	of or relating to Sirius, the Dog Star.
Cynic	0.
	syl	Cyn+ic
	pron	<1sinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a sect founded by Antisthenes that scorned worldly things and held that self-control was the key to the only good.
cynical	1.
	syl	cyn:i+cal
	pron	<1sinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	distrustful or contemptuous of virtue, esp. selflessness in others; believing the worst of others, esp. that all acts are selfish.
cynical	2.
	syl	cyn:i+cal
	pron	<1sinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	sarcastic; mocking.
cynical	3.
	syl	cyn:i+cal
	pron	<1sinikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing contempt for accepted standards of behaviour, esp. of honesty or morality.
	exam	1	the politician betrayed his promises in a cynical way.
cynically	sub
	head	cynical
	syl	cyn:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cynicalness	sub
	head	cynical
	syl	cyn:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
cynicism	1.
	syl	cyn:i+cism
	pron	<1sini2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude or beliefs of a cynic.
cynicism	2.
	syl	cyn:i+cism
	pron	<1sini2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cynical action, remark, idea, etc.
Cynicism	0.
	syl	Cyn:i+cism
	pron	<1sini2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrines of the Cynics.
cynosure	ety	C16: from Latin Cynos*_ura the constellation of Ursa Minor, from Greek Kunosoura, from ku*_on dog+ oura tail
cynosure	1.
	syl	cy+no+sure
	pron	<1sin*2zju*>, <-Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that attracts notice, esp. because of its brilliance or beauty.
cynosure	2.
	syl	cy+no+sure
	pron	<1sin*2zju*>, <-Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves as a guide.
cynosural	sub
	head	cynosure
	syl	cy+no+1sur+al
	pos	adj.
Cynthia	0.
	syl	Cyn:thi:a
	pron	<1sinTi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Artemis} (Diana).
cyperaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Cyp*_erus type genus, from Latin cyp*_eros a kind of rush, from Greek kupeiros marsh plant, probably of Semitic origin
cyperaceous	0.
	syl	cy+per:a+ceous
	pron	<2sIp*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of grasslike flowering plants with solid triangular stems, including the sedges, bulrush, cotton grass, and certain rushes. Compare {juncaceous}.
cypher	0.
	syl	cy+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {cipher}.
cy pres	ety	C15: from Anglo-French, literally: as near (as possible, etc.)
cy pres	0.
	syl	cy pres
	pron	<1sE> <1prA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the doctrine that the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as closely as practicable when literal compliance is impossible.
cypress	ety	Old English cypresse, from Latin cyparissus, from Greek kuparissos; related to Latin cupressus 
cypress	H1.1.
	syl	cy+press
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any coniferous tree of the N temperate genus having dark green scalelike leaves and round?!ed cones: family
cypress	H1.2.
	syl	cy+press
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related trees, such as the widely cultivated ({Lawson's cypress}) , of the western U.S.
cypress	H1.3.
	syl	cy+press
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other coniferous trees, esp. the swamp cypress.
cypress	H1.4.
	syl	cy+press
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
cypress	ety	C14 cyprus from the island of C#7yprus 
cyprus	alt
	head	cypress
	or	cypress
	syl	cy+prus
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
cypress	H2.0.
	or	cyprus
	syl	cy+press
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric, esp. a fine silk, lawn, or crepelike material, often black and worn as mourning.
cypress pine	0.
	syl	cy+press pine
	pos	n.
	def	any coniferous tree of the Australian genus having leaves in whorls and yielding valuable timber: family
cypress vine	0.
	syl	cy+press vine
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American convolvulaceous climb?!ing plant, having finely divided compound leaves and scarlet or white tubular flowers.
Cyprian	H1.1.
	syl	Cyp+ri:an
	pron	<1sipri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Cyprus.
Cyprian	H1.2.
	syl	Cyp+ri:an
	pron	<1sipri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling the ancient orgiastic worship of Aphrodite on Cyprus.
Cyprian	H1.3.
	syl	Cyp+ri:an
	pron	<1sipri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a licentious person, esp. a prostitute or dancer.
Cyprian	H1.4.
	syl	Cyp+ri:an
	pron	<1sipri*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Cypriot}.
Saint	infl
	head	Cyprian
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Cyprian	H2.0.
	syl	Cyp:ri:an
	pron	<1sipri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??200-258 #7a.d., bishop of Carthage and martyr. Feast day: Sept. 16.
cyprinid	ety	C19: from New Latin Cypr*_inidae, from Latin cypr*_inus carp, from Greek kuprinos 
cyprinid	1.
	syl	cy+pri+nid
	pron	<si1prInid>, <1siprinid>
	pos	n.
	def	any teleost fish of the mainly freshwater family typically having toothless jaws and cycloid scales and including such food and game fishes as the carp, tench, roach, rudd, and dace.
cyprinid	2.
	syl	cy+pri+nid
	pron	<si1prInid>, <1siprinid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cyprinid	3.
	syl	cy+pri+nid
	pron	<si1prInid>, <1siprinid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a carp; cyprinoid.
cyprinodont	ety	C19: from Latin cypr*_inus carp (see #7cyprinid) #7+ -#7odont 
cyprinodont	1.
	syl	cy+prin:o+dont
	pron	<si1prin*2dont>, <si1prI->
	pos	n.
	def	any small tropical or subtropical soft-finned fish of the mostly marine family resembling carp but having toothed jaws. The group includes the guppy, killifish, swordtail, and top?!minnow.
cyprinodont	2.
	syl	cy+prin:o+dont
	pron	<si1prin*2dont>, <si1prI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
cyprinoid	ety	C19: from Latin cypr*_inus carp
cyprinoid	1.
	syl	cy+pri+noid
	pron	<1sipri2ncid>, <si1prIncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a large suborder of teleost fishes including the cyprinids, characins, electric eels, and loaches.
cyprinoid	2.
	syl	cy+pri+noid
	pron	<1sipri2ncid>, <si1prIncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the carp.
cyprinoid	3.
	syl	cy+pri+noid
	pron	<1sipri2ncid>, <si1prIncid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the
Cypriote	alt
	head	Cypriot
	or	Cypriot
	syl	Cyp+ri+ote
	pron	<1sipri2*ut>
	pos	n.
Cypriot	1.
	or	Cypriote
	syl	Cyp+ri+ot
	pron	<1sipri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Cyprus.
Cypriot	2.
	or	Cypriote
	syl	Cyp+ri+ot
	pron	<1sipri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Ancient or Modern Greek spoken in Cyprus.
Cypriot	3.
	or	Cypriote
	syl	Cyp+ri+ot
	pron	<1sipri*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to Cyprus, its inhabitants, or dialects.
cypripedium	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin Cypria the Cyprian, that is, Venus+ p*_es foot (that is, Venus' slipper)
cypripedium	1.
	syl	cyp+ri+pe:di:um
	pron	<2sipri1pEdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any orchid of the genus having large flowers with an inflated pouchlike lip. See also {lady's-slipper}.
cypripedium	2.
	syl	cyp+ri+pe:di:um
	pron	<2sipri1pEdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any cultivated tropical orchid of the genus having yellow, green, or brownish-purple waxy flowers.
Cyprus	0.
	syl	Cy+prus
	pron	<1sIpr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the E Mediterranean: ceded to Britain by Turkey in 1878 and made a colony in 1925; became an independent republic in 1960; invaded by Turkey in 1974 following a Greek-supported military coup, leading to the virtual partition of the island. A UN peacekeeping force is currently stationed in Cyprus. Languages: Greek and Turkish. Religions: Greek Orthodox and Muslim. Currency: pound. Capital: Nicosia. Pop.: 631778 (1973). Area: 9251 sq. km (3572 sq. miles).
cypsela	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek kupsel*_e chest, hollow vessel
cypselae	infl
	head	cypsela
	syl	cyp+se:lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cypsela	0.
	syl	cyp+se:la
	pron	<1sipsil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dry one-seeded fruit of the daisy and related plants, which resembles an achene but is surrounded by a calyx sheath.
Cyrano de Bergerac	0.
	syl	Cy:ra:no de Ber:ge:rac
	qual	French
	def	sirano d$$ b$er#f$$#!rak) {Sa@.vi@.nien} (savi#!nj*~$e). 1619-55, French writer and soldier, famous as a duellist and for his large nose.
Cyrenaic	1.
	syl	Cyr+e:na+ic
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik>, <2sir*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	of or relating to the city of Cyrene or the territory of Cyrenaica.
Cyrenaic	2.
	syl	Cyr+e:na+ic
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik>, <2sir*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the philosophical school founded by Aristippus in Cyrene that held pleasure to be the highest good.
Cyrenaic	3.
	syl	Cyr+e:na+ic
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik>, <2sir*->
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Cyrene or Cyrenaica.
Cyrenaic	4.
	syl	Cyr+e:na+ic
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik>, <2sir*->
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of the Cyrenaic school of philosophy.
Cirenaica	alt
	head	Cyrenaica
	or	Cyrenaica
	syl	Cir+e:na:i+ca
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik*>, <2sir*->
	pos	n.
Cyrenaica	0.
	or	Cirenaica
	syl	Cyr+e:na:i+ca
	pron	<2sIr*1nAik*>, <2sir*->
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former province (1951-63) of E Libya: largely desert; settled by the Greeks in about 630 #7b.c. ; ruled successively by the Egyptians, Romans, Arabs, Turks, and Italians. Area: 855370 sq. km (330258 sq. miles).
Cyrene	0.
	syl	Cy+re+ne
	pron	<sI1rEni>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city of N Africa, near the coast of Cyrenaica: famous for its medical school.
Saint	infl
	head	Cyril
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Cyril	0.
	syl	Cyr:il
	pron	<1sir*l>
	pos	n.
	def	??827-869 #7a.d., Greek Christian theologian, missionary to the Moravians and inventor of the Cyrillic alphabet; he and his brother Saint Methodius were called Feast day: July 7.
Cyrillic	1.
	syl	Cy+ril+lic
	pron	<si1rilik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the alphabet derived from that of the Greeks, supposedly by Saint Cyril, for the writing of Slavonic languages: now used primarily for Russian, Bulgarian, and the Serbian dialect of Serbo-Croatian.
Cyrillic	2.
	syl	Cy+ril+lic
	pron	<si1rilik>
	pos	n.
	def	this alphabet.
Cyrus	1.
	syl	Cy:rus
	pron	<1sIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called or died ??529 #7b.c., king of Persia and founder of the Persian empire.
Cyrus	2.
	syl	Cy:rus
	pron	<1sIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called died 401 #7b.c., Persian satrap of Lydia: revolted against his brother Artaxerxes II, but was killed at the battle of Cunaxa. See also {anabasis, katabasis}.
cyst	ety	C18: from New Latin cystis, from Greek kustis pouch, bag, bladder
cyst	1.
	syl	cyst
	pron	<sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any abnormal membranous sac or blisterlike pouch containing fluid or semisolid material.
cyst	2.
	syl	cyst
	pron	<sist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anat.
	def	any normal sac or vesicle in the body.
cyst	3.
	syl	cyst
	pron	<sist>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick-walled protective membrane enclosing a cell, larva, or organism.
-cyst	ety	from Greek kustis bladder
-cyst	0.
	syl	-cyst
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a bladder or sac.
	exam	1	otocyst.
cystectomies	infl
	head	cystectomy
	syl	cys+tec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cystectomy	1.
	syl	cys+tec+to+my
	pron	<si1stekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the gall bladder or of part of the urinary bladder.
cystectomy	2.
	syl	cys+tec+to+my
	pron	<si1stekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of any abnormal cyst.
cysteine	ety	C19: variant of #7cystine 
cysteine	0.
	syl	cys+te:ine
	pron	<1sisti2En>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	a sulphur-containing amino acid, present in proteins, that oxidizes on exposure to air to form cystine. Formula: HSCH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
cysteinic	sub
	head	cysteine
	syl	cys+te:1in+ic
	pos	adj.
cystic	1.
	syl	cyst+ic
	pron	<1sistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a cyst.
cystic	2.
	syl	cyst+ic
	pron	<1sistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or enclosed within a cyst; encysted.
cystic	3.
	syl	cyst+ic
	pron	<1sistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the gall bladder or urinary bladder.
cysticercoid	0.
	syl	cys+ti+cer+coid
	pron	<2sisti1sR:kcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of any of certain tapeworms, which resembles a cysticercus but has a smaller bladder.
cysticercus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek kustis pouch, bladder+ kerkos tail
ci	infl
	head	cysticercus
	syl	+ci
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cysticercus	0.
	syl	cys+ti+cer+cus
	pron	<2sisti1sR:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an encysted larval form of many tapeworms, consisting of a head (scolex) inverted in a fluid-filled bladder. See also { {hydatid} (sense 1)}, {coenurus}.
cystic fibrosis	0.
	syl	cyst+ic fi+bro+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital disease of the exocrine glands, usually affecting young children, characterized by chronic infection of the respiratory tract and by pancreatic insufficiency.
cystine	ety	C19: see #7cysto - (bladder), -#7ine %2; named from its being discovered in a type of urinary calculus
cystine	0.
	syl	cys+tine
	pron	<1sistEn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sulphur-containing amino acid present in proteins: yields two molecules of cysteine on re?!duction. Formula: HOOCCH(NH\2)CH\2SSCH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
cystitis	0.
	syl	cys+ti+tis
	pron	<si1stItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the urinary bladder.
cystocarp	0.
	syl	cys+to+carp
	pron	<1sist*2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproductive body in red algae, developed after fertilization and consisting of filaments bearing carpospores.
cystocarpic	sub
	head	cystocarp
	syl	cys+to+1car+pic
	pos	adj.
cystocele	0.
	syl	cys+to+cele
	pron	<1sist*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a hernia of the urinary bladder, esp. one protruding into the vagina.
cystoid	1.
	syl	cys+toid
	pron	<1sistcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a cyst or bladder.
cystoid	2.
	syl	cys+toid
	pron	<1sistcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a tissue mass, such as a tumour, that resembles a cyst but lacks an outer membrane.
cystolith	1.
	syl	cys+to+lith
	pron	<1sist*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a knoblike deposit of calcium carbonate in the epidermal cells of such plants as the stinging nettle.
cystolith	2.
	syl	cys+to+lith
	pron	<1sist*liT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a urinary calculus.
cystoscope	0.
	syl	cys+to+scope
	pron	<1sist*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender tubular medical instrument for examining the interior of the urethra and urinary bladder.
cystoscopic	sub
	head	cystoscope
	syl	cys+to+scop+ic
	pron	<2sist*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
cystoscopy	sub
	head	cystoscope
	syl	cys+tos+co+py
	pron	<sis1tosk*pi>
	pos	n.
cystotomies	infl
	head	cystotomy
	syl	cys+tot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
cystotomy	1.
	syl	cys+tot:o+my
	pron	<si1stot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the gall bladder or urinary bladder.
cystotomy	2.
	syl	cys+tot:o+my
	pron	<si1stot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the capsule of the lens of the eye.
cytaster	ety	C19: from #7cyto -#7+aster 
cytaster	0.
	syl	cy+tas+ter
	pron	<sI1t@st*>, <1sIt@s->
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	another word for { {aster} (sense 3)}.
-cyte	ety	from New Latin -cyta, from Greek kutos container, body, hollow vessel
-cyte	0.
	syl	-cyte
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a cell.
	exam	1	spermatocyte.
Cythera	1.
	syl	Cyth+er:a
	pron	<si1Ti*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island off the SE coast of the Peloponnese: in ancient times a centre of the worship of Aphrodite. Pop.: 4102 (1970). Area: about 285 sq. km (110 sq. miles).
Cythera	2.
	syl	Cyth+er:a
	pron	<si1Ti*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief town of this island, on the S coast. Pop.: 682 (1970).
Cythera	xref
	syl	Cyth+er:a
	pron	<si1Ti*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	Modern Greek name: {K*'ithera}.
Cytherea	0.
	syl	Cyth:er:e:a
	pron	<2siT*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Aphrodite} (Venus).
Cytherean	sub
	head	Cytherea
	syl	Cyth+er+1e:an
	pos	adj.
cytidine	ety	C20: from #7cyto -#7+ -#7ide+ -#7ine %2
cytidine	0.
	syl	cyt:i+dine
	pron	<1siti2dIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a nucleoside formed by the condensation of cytosine and ribose.
cyto-	ety	from Greek kutos vessel, container; related to kuein to contain
cyto-	0.
	syl	cy:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a cell.
	exam	1	cytolysis;
	exam	2	cytoplasm.
cytochemistry	0.
	syl	cy+to+chem+is+try
	pron	<2sIt*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemistry of living cells.
cytochemical	sub
	head	cytochemistry
	syl	cy+to+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
cytochrome	0.
	syl	cy+to+chrome
	pron	<1sIt*u2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of naturally occurring compounds, consisting of iron, a protein, and a porphyrin, that are important in cell oxidation-reduction reactions.
cytochrome reductase	0.
	syl	cy+to+chrome re+duc+tase
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flavoprotein}.
cytogeny	alt
	head	cytogenesis
	or	cytogenesis
	syl	cy+tog+e:ny
	pron	<sI1toJ*ni>
	pos	n.
cytogenesis	0.
	or	cytogeny
	syl	cy+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2sIt*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the origin and development of plant and animal cells.
cytogenetics	0.
	syl	cy+to+ge:net+ics
	pron	<2sIt*uJi1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of genetics that correlates the structure of chromo?!somes with heredity and variation.
cytogenetic	sub
	head	cytogenetics
	syl	cy+to+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
cytogenetically	sub
	head	cytogenetics
	syl	cy+to+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cytokinesis	0.
	syl	cy+to+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2sIt*uki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	def	division of the cytoplasm of a cell, occurring at the end of mitosis or meiosis.
cytology	0.
	syl	cy+tol+o:gy
	pron	<sI1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of plant and animal cells, including their structure, function, and formation.
cytological	sub
	head	cytology
	syl	cy+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIt*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
cytologically	sub
	head	cytology
	syl	cy+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
cytologist	sub
	head	cytology
	syl	cy+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
cytolysin	0.
	syl	cy+tol:y+sin
	pron	<sI1tolisin>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that can partially or completely destroy animal cells.
cytolysis	0.
	syl	cy+tol:y+sis
	pron	<sI1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the dissolution of cells, esp. by the destruction of their membranes.
cytolytic	sub
	head	cytolysis
	syl	cy+to+lyt+ic
	pron	<2sIt*1litik>
	pos	adj.
cyton	ety	C20: #7cyto -#7+ -#7on, as in proton 
cyton	0.
	syl	cy+ton
	pron	<1sIton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the body of a nerve cell as distinct from the processes.
cytoplasm	0.
	syl	cy+to+plasm
	pron	<1sIt*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the protoplasm of a cell contained within the cell membrane but excluding the nucleus: contains organelles, vesicles, and other inclusions.
cytoplasmic	sub
	head	cytoplasm
	syl	cy+to+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
cytoplast	0.
	syl	cy+to+plast
	pron	<1sIt*u2pla:st>, <-2pl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	the intact cytoplasm of a single cell.
cytoplastic	sub
	head	cytoplast
	syl	cy+to+plas+tic
	pron	<2sIt*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
cytosine	ety	C19: from #7cyto -#7+ -#7ose %2#7+ -#7ine %2
cytosine	0.
	syl	cy+to+sine
	pron	<1sIt*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline pyrimidine occurring in nucleic acids; 6-amino-2-hydroxy pyrimidine. Formula: C\4H\5N\3O. See also {DNA, RNA}.
cytotaxonomy	0.
	syl	cy+to+tax+on+o:my
	pron	<2sIt*ut@k1son*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	classification of organisms based on cell structure, esp. the number, shape, etc., of the chromosomes.
cytotaxonomic	sub
	head	cytotaxonomy
	syl	cy+to+2tax:o+1nom+ic
	pos	adj.
cytotaxonomist	sub
	head	cytotaxonomy
	syl	cy+to+tax+1on:o+mist
	pos	n.
Cyzicus	0.
	syl	Cyz:i+cus
	pron	<1sizik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek colony in NW Asia Minor on the S shore of the Sea of Marmara: site of Alcibiades' naval victory over the Peloponnesians (410 #7b.c.)
czar	0.
	syl	czar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {tsar}.
czardom	sub
	head	czar
	syl	czar+dom
	pos	n.
czardas	ety	from Hungarian cs*'ard*'as 
czardas	1.
	syl	czar+das
	pron	<1Ca:d@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hungarian national dance of alternating slow and fast sections.
czardas	2.
	syl	czar+das
	pron	<1Ca:d@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
czarevitch	0.
	syl	czar+e:vitch
	pron	<1za:riviC>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {tsarevitch}.
czarevna	0.
	syl	cza+rev+na
	pron	<za:1revn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {tsarevna}.
czaritza	alt
	head	czarina
	or	czarina
	syl	cza+ri+tza
	pos	n.
czarina	0.
	or	czaritza
	syl	cza+ri+na
	pron	<za:1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings (esp. U.S.) of {tsarina} or {tsaritsa}.
czarism	0.
	syl	czar+ism
	pron	<1za:riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {tsarism}.
czarist	0.
	syl	czar+ist
	pron	<1za:rist>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {tsarist}.
Czech	ety	C19: from Polish, from Czech *vCech 
Czech	1.a.
	syl	Czech
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Bohemia and Moravia, their people, or their language.
Czech	1.b.
	syl	Czech
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	loosely
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Czechoslovakia or its people.
Czech	2.
	syl	Czech
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two official languages of Czechoslovakia, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family. Czech and Slovak are closely related and mutually intelligible.
Czech	3.a.
	syl	Czech
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Bohemia or Moravia.
Czech	3.b.
	syl	Czech
	pron	<Cek>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Czechoslovakia.
Czech	1.
	syl	Czech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Czechoslovak.
Czech	2.
	syl	Czech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Czechoslovakian.
Czech	3.
	syl	Czech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Czechoslovakia.
Czechoslovak	1.
	syl	Czech:o+slo+vak
	pron	<2Cek*u1sl*uv@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Czechoslovakia, its peoples, or their languages.
Czechoslovak	2.
	syl	Czech:o+slo+vak
	pron	<2Cek*u1sl*uv@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	either of the two mutually intelligible languages of Czechoslovakia; Czech or Slovak.
Czechoslovakia	0.
	syl	Czech:o+slo+va+ki:a
	pron	<2Cek*usl*u1v@ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Europe: formed after the defeat of Austro-Hungary (1918) as a nation of Czechs in Bohemia and Moravia and Slovaks in Slovakia; occupied by Germany from 1939 until its liberation by the Soviet Union in 1945; became a people's republic under the Communists in 1948; invaded by Warsaw Pact troops in 1968, ending Dub*vcek's attempt to liberalize communism. It now consists of two federal republics, the {Czech Socialist Republic} and the {Slovak Socialist Republic}. It is mostly wooded and mountainous, with the Carpathians in the east rising over 2400 m (8000 ft.). Languages: Czech and Slovak. Currency: crown. Capital: Prague. Pop.: 14686000 (1974 est.). Area: 127870 sq. km (49371 sq. miles). Czech name: {*vCeskoslovensko}.
Czechoslovakian	sub
	head	Czechoslovakia
	syl	Czech:o+slo+1va+ki:an
	pos	adj. n.
Czernowitz	0.
	syl	Czer+no+witz
	pron	<1Cernovits>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Chernovtsy}.
Karl	infl
	head	Czerny
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
Czestochowa	0.
	syl	Cz*,e+sto+cho+wa
	pron	Polish <C?~estc1$xcva>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Poland, on the River Warta: pilgrimage centre. Pop.: 195400 (1974 est.). ********************************************************************** in S Poland, on the River Warta: pilgrimage centre. Pop.: 195400 (1974 est.). **********************************************************************
D	alt
	head	d
	or	d
	syl	D
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
d's	infl
	head	d
	syl	d's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
D's	infl
	head	d
	or	Ds
	syl	D's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ds	infl
	head	d
	or	D's
	syl	Ds.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
d	1.
	or	D
	syl	d
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth letter and third consonant of the modern English alphabet.
d	2.
	or	D
	syl	d
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiced alveolar stop, as in
d	3.
	or	D
	syl	d
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
	def	the semicircle on a billiards table having a radius of 11@2 inches and its straight edge in the middle of the baulk line.
d	1.
	syl	d
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	density or relative density.
d	2.
	syl	d
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	a small increment in a given variable or function: used to indicate a derivative of one variable with respect to another, as in d /d
D	ety	from German Deutsch?!land 
D	1.a.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 293@.66 hertz ({D above middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the second note of the scale of C major.
D	1.b.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a key, string, or pipe producing this note.
D	1.c.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the major or minor key having this note as its tonic.
D	2.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	deuterium.
D	3.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	the first derivative of a function, as in D %3+ %2)=3 %2+2 {~}
D	4.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	the Roman numeral for
	def	500. See {Roman numerals. ~}
D	5.
	syl	D
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Germany.
d	ety	Latin denarius or denarii 
d	1.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	date.
d	2.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in animal pedigrees
	def	dam.
d	3.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	daughter.
d	4.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	day.
d	5.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	degree.
d	6.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	delete.
d	7.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit. currency before decimalization.
	def	penny pennies.
d	8.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	depart(s).
d	9.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	diameter.
d	10.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	died.
d	11.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dinar(s).
d	12.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dollar(s).
d	13.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dose.
d	14.
	syl	d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	drachma(s).
D	ety	Latin: God
D	ety	Latin: Lord
D	1.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S. politics.
	def	Democrat(ic).
D	2.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Government.
	def	Department.
D	3.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Deus.
D	4.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Optics.
	def	diopter.
D	5.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Director.
D	6.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Dominus.
D	7.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Don (a Spanish title).
D	8.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Duchess.
D	9.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Duke.
D	10.
	syl	D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Dutch.
'd	0.
	syl	'd
	usage	contraction for
	def	would had.
	exam	1	I'd;
	exam	2	you'd.
DA	1.
	syl	D.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	District Attorney.
DA	2.
	syl	D.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	duck's-arse (hair style).
da	alt
	head	DA
	or	DA
	syl	d.a.
DA	1.
	or	da
	syl	D/A
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deposit account.
DA	2.
	or	da
	syl	D/A
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	documents for acceptance.
dab	ety	C14: of imitative origin
dabs	infl
	head	dab
	syl	dabs
	pos	vb.
dabbing	infl
	head	dab
	syl	dab+bing
	pos	vb.
dabbed	infl
	head	dab
	syl	dabbed.
	pos	vb.
dab	H1.1.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to touch or pat lightly and quickly.
	exam	1	he dabbed the spilt coffee with the cloth.
dab	H1.2.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to daub with short tapping strokes.
	exam	1	to dab the wall with paint.
dab	H1.3.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply (paint, cream, etc.) with short tapping strokes.
dab	H1.4.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount, esp. of something soft or moist.
	exam	1	a dab of ink.
dab	H1.5.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small light stroke or tap, as with the hand.
dab	H1.6.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a slang word for {fingerprint}.
dab	ety	C15: from Anglo-French dabbe, of uncertain origin
dab	H2.1.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small common European brown flatfish, covered with rough toothed scales: family a food fish.
dab	H2.2.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any of various other small flatfish, esp. flounders.
dab	xref
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {sand dab}.
dab	ety	C17: perhaps from #7dab %1 (vb.)
dab	H3.0.
	syl	dab
	pron	<d@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	See {dab hand}.
dabber	0.
	syl	dab+ber
	pron	<1d@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pad used by printers and engravers for applying ink, etc., by hand.
dabble	ety	C16: probably from Dutch dabbelen; see #7dab %1
dabble	1.
	syl	dab+ble
	pron	<1d@bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dip, move, or splash (the fingers, feet, etc.) in a liquid.
dabble	2.
	syl	dab+ble
	pron	<1d@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in, with, or at
	def	to deal (with) or work (at) frivolously or superficially; play (at).
dabble	3.
	syl	dab+ble
	pron	<1d@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to daub, mottle, splash, or smear.
	exam	1	his face was dabbled with paint.
dabbler	sub
	head	dabble
	syl	dab+bler
	pos	n.
dabchick	ety	C16: probably from Old English dop to dive+#7chick ; see #7deep, dip 
dabchick	0.
	syl	dab+chick
	pron	<1d@b2Cik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small grebes of the genera and such as of the Old World.
dab hand	0.
	syl	dab hand
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person who is particularly skilled at something; expert.
	exam	1	a dab hand at chess.
dabster	ety	C18: from #7dab %1#7+ -#7ster 
dabster	1.
	syl	dab+ster
	pron	<1d@bst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {dab hand}.
dabster	2.
	syl	dab+ster
	pron	<1d@bst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an incompetent or amateurish worker; bungler.
da capo	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: from the head
da capo	0.
	syl	da ca:po
	pron	<da:> <1ka:p*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be repeated (in whole or part) from the beginning. Abbrev.: {D.C}. See also {{fine} %3}.
Dacca	0.
	syl	Dac+ca
	pron	<1d@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Bangladesh, in the E central part: capital of Bengal (1608-39 and 1660-1704) and of East Pakistan (1949-71); jute and cotton mills; university (1921). Pop.: 1730253 (1974).
dace	ety	C15: from Old French dars #7dart, probably referring to its swiftness
daces	alt
	head	dace
	or	dace
	syl	dac:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dace	1.
	or	daces
	syl	dace
	pron	<dAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a European freshwater cyprinid fish, with a slender bluish-green body.
dace	2.
	or	daces
	syl	dace
	pron	<dAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar fishes.
dacha	ety	from Russian: a giving, gift
datcha	alt
	head	dacha
	or	dacha
	syl	da+tcha
	pron	<1d@C*>
	pos	n.
dacha	0.
	or	datcha
	syl	da+cha
	pron	<1d@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a country house or cottage in Russia.
Dachau	0.
	syl	Da+chau
	pron	German <1daxau>
	pos	n.
	def	a Nazi concentration camp near Munich.
dachshund	ety	C19: from German, from Dachs badger+ Hund dog, #7hound 
dachshund	0.
	syl	dachs+hund
	pron	<1d@ks2hund>, German <1daks2hunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-bodied short-legged breed of dog.
Dacia	0.
	syl	Da+ci:a
	pron	<1dAsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region bounded by the Carpathians, the Tisza, and the Danube, roughly correspond?!ing to modern Rumania. United under kings from about 60 #7b.c., it later contained the Roman province of the same name (about 105 to 270 #7a.d.) #7.
Dacian	sub
	head	Dacia
	syl	Da+ci:an
	pos	adj. n.
dacoit	ety	C19: from Hindi dakait, from d*_ak*_a robbery
dacoit	0.
	syl	da+coit
	pron	<d*1kcit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Burma
	def	a member of a gang of armed robbers.
dacoities	infl
	head	dacoity
	syl	da+coit:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dacoity	0.
	syl	da+coit:y
	pron	<d*1kciti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Burma
	def	robbery by an armed gang.
Dacron	0.
	syl	Da+cron
	pron	<1dAkron>, <1d@k->
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name (trademark) for {Terylene}.
dactyl	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek daktulos finger, dactyl, comparing the finger's three joints to the three syllables
dactyl	1.
	syl	dac+tyl
	pron	<1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dactylic}. a metrical foot of three syllables, one long followed by two short (*_ *u *u ). Compare {bacchius}.
dactyl	2.
	syl	dac+tyl
	pron	<1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any digit of a vertebrate.
dactylic	1.
	syl	dac+tyl+ic
	pron	<d@k1tilik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having a dactyl.
	exam	1	dactylic verse.
dactylic	2.
	syl	dac+tyl+ic
	pron	<d@k1tilik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {dactyl} (sense 1).
dactylically	sub
	head	dactylic
	syl	dac+1tyl:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dactylo-	ety	from Greek daktulos finger
dactylogram	0.
	syl	dac+tyl:o+gram
	pron	<d@k1til*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a technical term for {fingerprint}.
dactylography	0.
	syl	dac+tyl+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2d@kt*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the scientific study of fingerprints for purposes of identification.
dactylographer	sub
	head	dactylography
	syl	dac+ty+1log+ra+pher
	pos	n.
dactylographic	sub
	head	dactylography
	syl	dac+tyl:o+graph+ic
	pron	<d@k2til*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
dactylologies	infl
	head	dactylology
	syl	dac+ty+lol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dactylology	0.
	syl	dac+ty+lol+o:gy
	pron	<2d@kti1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the method of using manual sign language, as in communicating with the deaf.
dad	ety	C16: childish word; compare Greek tata, Sanskrit tatas 
dad	0.
	syl	dad
	pron	<d@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {father}.
Dada	ety	C20: from French, from a children's word for hobbyhorse, the name being arbitrarily chosen
Dadaism	alt
	head	Dada
	or	Dada
	syl	Da+da+ism
	pron	<1da:da:2iz*m>
	pos	n.
Dada	0.
	or	Dadaism
	syl	Da:da
	pron	<1da:da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a nihilistic artistic movement of the early 20th century in W Europe and the U.S., founded on principles of irrationality, incongruity, and irreverence towards accepted aesthetic criteria.
Dadaist	sub
	head	Dada
	syl	Da+da+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Dadaistic	sub
	head	Dada
	syl	Da+da+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Dadaistically	sub
	head	Dada
	syl	Da+da+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
daddies	infl
	head	daddy
	syl	dad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daddy	1.
	syl	dad+dy
	pron	<1d@di>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {father}.
the daddy	2.
	head	daddy
	syl	the daddy.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S. and Austral.
	def	the supreme or finest example.
	exam	1	the daddy of them all.
daddy-longlegs	1.
	syl	dad:dy-long:legs
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for a {crane fly}.
daddy-longlegs	2.
	syl	dad:dy-long:legs
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for { {harvestman} (sense 2)}.
dado	ety	C17: from Italian: die, die-shaped pedestal, perhaps from Arabic dad game
dadoes	infl
	head	dado
	or	dados
	syl	da:does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dados	infl
	head	dado
	or	dadoes
	syl	da:dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dado	1.
	syl	da:do
	pron	<1dAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of an interior wall that is decorated differently from the upper part.
dado	2.
	syl	da:do
	pron	<1dAd*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the part of a pedestal between the base and the cornice.
dado	3.
	syl	da:do
	pron	<1dAd*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a dado.
Dadra and Nagar Haveli	0.
	syl	Da+dra and Na+gar Ha+ve:li
	pron	<d*1dra:> <1n^g*> <*1veli>
	pos	n.
	def	a union territory of W India, on the Gulf of Cambay: until 1961 administratively part of Portuguese Dam?~ao. Capital: Silvana. Pop.: 74170 (1971). Area: 489 sq. km (191 sq. miles).
daedal	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek daidalos; see D#7aedalus 
dedal	alt
	head	daedal
	or	daedal
	syl	de+dal
	pron	<1dEdL>
	pos	adj.
daedal	0.
	or	dedal
	syl	dae+dal
	pron	<1dEdL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	skilful or intricate.
Daedalus	0.
	syl	Daed:a:lus
	pron	<1dEd*l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an Athenian architect and inventor who built the labyrinth for Minos on Crete and fashioned wings for himself and his son Icarus to flee their imprisonment on the island.
Daedalian	sub
	head	Daedalus
	syl	Dae+da+li:an
	pron	<di1dAli*n>
	pos	adj.
Daedalean	sub
	head	Daedalus
	or	Daedalic
	syl	Dae+da+le:an
	pron	<di1dAli*n>
	pos	adj.
Daedalic	sub
	head	Daedalus
	or	Daedalean
	syl	Dae+dal+ic
	pron	<di1d@lik>
	pos	adj.
daimon	alt
	head	daemon
	or	daemon
	syl	dai+mon
	pos	n.
daemon	1.
	or	daimon
	syl	dae+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a demigod.
daemon	2.
	or	daimon
	syl	dae+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the guardian spirit of a place or person.
daemon	3.
	or	daimon
	syl	dae+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {demon} (sense 3)}.
daemonic	sub
	head	daemon
	syl	dae+mon+ic
	pron	<dE1monik>
	pos	adj.
daff	H1.0.
	syl	daff
	pron	<d@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {daffodil}.
daff	ety	C16: from obsolete daff fool, of uncertain origin
daff	H2.0.
	syl	daff
	pron	<daf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	to frolic; play the fool.
daffodil	ety	C14: perhaps from Dutch de affodil the asphodel, from Medieval Latin affodillus, variant of Latin asphodelus #7asphodel 
daffodil	1.
	syl	daf+fo+dil
	pron	<1d@f*dil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Lent lily}. a widely cultivated Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, having spring-blooming yellow nodding flowers.
daffodil	2.
	syl	daf+fo+dil
	pron	<1d@f*dil>
	pos	n.
	def	any other plant of the genus
daffodil	3.a.
	syl	daf+fo+dil
	pron	<1d@f*dil>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant yellow colour.
daffodil	3.b.
	syl	daf+fo+dil
	pron	<1d@f*dil>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	daffodil paint.
daffy	ety	C19: from obsolete daff fool; see #7daft 
daffier	infl
	head	daffy
	syl	daff:i+er
	pos	adj.
daffiest	infl
	head	daffy
	syl	daff:i+est.
	pos	adj.
daffy	0.
	syl	daff:y
	pron	<1d@fi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {daft} (senses 1, 2).
daft	ety	Old English ged@afte gentle, foolish; related to Middle Low German ondaft incapable &- #!daft+ly adv. &- daft+ness n.
daft	1.
	syl	daft
	pron	<da:ft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Informal.
	def	foolish, simple, or stupid.
daft	2.
	syl	daft
	pron	<da:ft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a slang word for {insane}.
daft	3.
	syl	daft
	pron	<da:ft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Informal. (postpositive
	def	foll. by extremely fond (of).
daft	4.
	syl	daft
	pron	<da:ft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Slang.
	def	frivolous; giddy.
dag	ety	C18: of obscure origin &- #!dag+ger n.
dag	1.
	syl	dag
	pron	<d@g>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {daglock}.
dag	2.
	syl	dag
	pron	<d@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a character; eccentric.
dags	infl
	head	dag
	syl	dags
	pos	vb.
dagging	infl
	head	dag
	syl	dag+ging
	pos	vb.
dagged	infl
	head	dag
	syl	dagged.
	pos	vb.
dag	3.
	syl	dag
	pron	<d@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut the daglock away from (a sheep).
Da Gama	0.
	syl	Da Ga:ma
	pron	<d*> <1ga:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vasco da) {Gama}.
Dagan	0.
	syl	Da+gan
	pron	<1da:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an earth god of the Babylonians and Assyrians.
Dagenham	0.
	syl	Dag+en+ham
	pron	<1d@g*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Greater London borough of Barking: motor-vehicle manufacturing.
Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Da+ge+stan Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<2da:gi1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the Caspian Sea: annexed from Persia in 1813; rich mineral resources. Capital: Makhachkala. Pop.: 1428540 (1970). Area: 50278 sq. km (19416 sq. miles). Also called: {Dagestan} or {Daghestan}.
dagga	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, from Hottentot dagab 
dagga	0.
	syl	dag+ga
	pron	<1dax*>, <1da:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	hemp smoked as a narcotic.
dagger	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
dagger	1.
	syl	dag+ger
	pron	<1d@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short stabbing weapon with a pointed blade.
dagger	2.
	syl	dag+ger
	pron	<1d@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {obelisk}. a character (@+#800168) used in printing to indicate a cross reference, esp. to a footnote.
at daggers drawn	3.
	head	dagger
	syl	at daggers drawn.
	def	in a state of open hostility.
look daggers	4.
	head	dagger
	syl	look daggers.
	def	to glare with hostility; scowl.
dagger	5.
	syl	dag+ger
	pron	<1d@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a dagger.
dagger	6.
	syl	dag+ger
	pron	<1d@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stab with a dagger.
daggerboard	0.
	syl	dag:ger+board
	pron	<1d@g*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a light bladelike board inserted into the water through a slot in the keel of a boat to reduce keeling and leeway. Compare {centreboard}.
daglock	ety	C17: see #7dag, {lock %2}
daglock	0.
	syl	dag+lock
	pron	<1d@g2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a dung-caked lock of wool around the hindquarters of a sheep.
dago	ety	C19: alteration of Diego, a common Spanish name
dagos	infl
	head	dago
	or	dagoes
	syl	da:gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dagoes	infl
	head	dago
	or	dagos
	syl	da:goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dago	0.
	syl	da:go
	pron	<1dAg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a member of a Latin race, esp. a Spaniard, Portuguese.
dagoba	ety	C19: from Sinhalese d*_agoba, from Sanskrit dh*_atugarbha containing relics
dagoba	0.
	syl	da+go+ba
	pron	<1da:g*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dome-shaped shrine containing relics of the Buddha or a Buddhist saint.
Dagon	ety	C14: via Latin and Greek from Hebrew D*_ag*_on, literally: little fish
Dagon	0.
	syl	Da+gon
	pron	<1dAgon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a god worshipped by the Philistines, represented as half man and half fish.
Louis Jacques Mand'e	infl
	head	Daguerre
	syl	Louis Jacques Man:d*'e
	pron	<lwi Zak m?~a1dA). 1789-1851, FrAnch invAntor, who dAvisAd onA of thA first practical photographic procAssAs (1838>
	pos	n.
daguerreotype	1.
	syl	da+guerre:o+type
	pron	<d*1ger*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the earliest photographic processes, in which the image was produced on iodine-sensitized silver and developed in mercury vapour.
daguerreotype	2.
	syl	da+guerre:o+type
	pron	<d*1ger*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph formed by this process.
daguerreotyper	sub
	head	daguerreotype
	or	daguerreotypist
	syl	da+1guerre:o+2typ+er
	pos	n.
daguerreotypist	sub
	head	daguerreotype
	or	daguerreotyper
	syl	da+1guerre:o+2typ+ist
	pos	n.
daguerreotypy	sub
	head	daguerreotype
	syl	da+1guerre:o+2typ:y
	pos	n.
dah	0.
	syl	dah
	pron	<da:>
	pos	n.
	def	the long sound used in combination with the short sound in the spoken representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes. Compare { {dash%1} (sense 13)}.
dahabeah	ety	from Arabic dhahab*_iyah, literally: the golden one (that is, gilded barge)
dahabeeyah	infl
	head	dahabeah
	or	dahabiah
	syl	da+ha+bee+yah
	pron	<2da:h*1bE*>
	pos	n.
dahabiah	infl
	head	dahabeah
	or	dahabeeyah
	syl	da+ha+bi+ah
	pron	<2da:h*1bE*>
	pos	n.
dahabeah	0.
	syl	da+ha+be:ah
	pron	<2da:h*1bE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a houseboat used on the Nile.
dahlia	ety	C19: named after Anders Dahl, 18th-century Swedish botanist; see -#7ia 
dahlia	1.
	syl	dahl+ia
	pron	<1dAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous perennial plant of the Mexican genus having showy flowers and tuberous roots, esp. any horticultural variety derived from family (composites).
dahlia	2.
	syl	dahl+ia
	pron	<1dAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower or root of any of these plants.
Dahna	0.
	syl	Dah+na
	pron	<1da:xna:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rub` al Khali}.
Dahomey	0.
	syl	Da+ho+mey
	pron	<d*1h*umi>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1975) of {Benin}.
D'ail 'Eireann	ety	from Irish d*'ail assembly (from Old Irish d*_al) +*'Eireann of Eire
D'ail	alt
	head	D'ail 'Eireann
	or	D'ail 'Eireann
	syl	D*'ail
	pos	n.
D'ail 'Eireann	0.
	or	D'ail
	syl	D*'ail *'Ei+reann
	pron	<1dcil> <1e*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Republic of Ireland
	def	the lower chamber of parliament. See also {Oireachtas}.
dailies	0.
	syl	dai+lies
	pron	<1dAliz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Films.
	def	another word for {rushes}.
daily	ety	Old English d@agl*_ic; see #7day, -#7ly 
daily	1.
	syl	dai+ly
	pron	<1dAli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or occurring every day or every weekday.
	exam	1	a daily paper.
dailies	infl
	head	daily
	syl	dai+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daily	2.
	syl	dai+ly
	pron	<1dAli>
	pos	n.
	def	a daily publication, esp. a newspaper.
daily	3.
	syl	dai+ly
	pron	<1dAli>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {daily help}. another name for a {charwoman}.
daily	4.
	syl	dai+ly
	pron	<1dAli>
	pos	adv.
	def	every day.
daily	5.
	syl	dai+ly
	pron	<1dAli>
	pos	adv.
	def	constantly; often.
daily double	0.
	syl	dai+ly dou+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a single bet on the winners of two named races in any one day's racing.
daimon	0.
	syl	dai+mon
	pron	<1dImon>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {daemon} or { {demon} (sense 3)}.
daimonic	sub
	head	daimon
	syl	dai+1mon+ic
	pos	adj.
daimyo	ety	from Japanese, from Ancient Chinese d`*^ai mi*"ang great name
daimio	alt
	head	daimyo
	or	daimyo
	syl	dai+mio
	pron	<1dImjou>
	pos	n.
daimyo	infl
	or	daimio
	syl	dai+myo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daimyos	infl
	head	daimyo
	or	daimios
	syl	dai+myos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daimio	infl
	head	daimyo
	or	daimyo
	syl	dai+mio
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daimios	infl
	head	daimyo
	or	daimyos
	syl	dai+mios.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daimyo	0.
	or	daimio
	syl	dai+myo
	pron	<1dImjou>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Japan
	def	one of the territorial magnates who dominated much of the country from about the 10th to the 19th century.
dainty	ety	C13: from Old French deinti*'e, from Latin dignit*_as #7dignity 
daintier	infl
	head	dainty
	syl	dain+ti+er
	pos	adj.
daintiest	infl
	head	dainty
	syl	dain+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
dainty	1.
	syl	dain+ty
	pron	<1dAnti>
	pos	adj.
	def	delicate or elegant.
	exam	1	a dainty teacup.
dainty	2.
	syl	dain+ty
	pron	<1dAnti>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing to the taste; choice; delicious.
	exam	1	a dainty morsel.
dainty	3.
	syl	dain+ty
	pron	<1dAnti>
	pos	adj.
	def	refined, esp. excessively genteel; fastidious.
dainties	infl
	head	dainty
	syl	dain+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dainty	4.
	syl	dain+ty
	pron	<1dAnti>
	pos	n.
	def	a choice piece of food, esp. a small cake or sweet; delicacy.
daintily	sub
	head	dainty
	syl	dain+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
daintiness	sub
	head	dainty
	syl	dain+ti+ness
	pos	n.
daiquiri	ety	C20: named after Daiquiri, rum-producing town in Cuba
daiquiris	infl
	head	daiquiri
	syl	dai+qui+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daiquiri	0.
	syl	dai+qui+ri
	pron	<1dIkiri>, <1d@k->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an iced drink containing rum, lime juice, and syrup or sugar.
Dairen	0.
	syl	Dai+ren
	pron	<dI1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {L*"u-ta}.
dairy	ety	C13 daierie, from Old English d*_@age servant girl, one who kneads bread; see #7dough, lady 
dairies	infl
	head	dairy
	syl	dair:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dairy	1.
	syl	dair:y
	pron	<1de*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop or company that supplies milk and milk products.
dairy	2.
	syl	dair:y
	pron	<1de*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or building where milk and cream are stored or made into butter and cheese.
dairy	3.a.
	syl	dair:y
	pron	<1de*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the production of milk and milk products.
	exam	1	dairy cattle.
dairy	3.b.
	syl	dair:y
	pron	<1de*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a dairymaid;
	exam	2	a dairyman.
dairying	0.
	syl	dair:y+ing
	pron	<1de*riiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of producing, processing, and selling dairy products.
dairymen	infl
	head	dairyman
	syl	dair:y+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dairyman	0.
	syl	dair:y+man
	pron	<1de*rim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a male dairy worker.
dais	ety	C13: from Old French deis, from Latin discus: #7discus 
dais	0.
	syl	da:is
	pron	<1dAis>, <dAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised platform, usually at one end of a hall, used by speakers, etc.
daisy	ety	Old English d@ages*_ege day's eye
daisies	infl
	head	daisy
	syl	dai+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daisy	1.
	syl	dai+sy
	pron	<1dAzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small low-growing European plant, having a rosette of leaves and flower heads of yellow central disc flowers and pinkish-white outer ray flowers: family (composites).
daisy	2.
	syl	dai+sy
	pron	<1dAzi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {oxeye daisy, marguerite, moon daisy}. a Eurasian composite plant, having flower heads with a yellow centre and white outer rays.
daisy	3.
	syl	dai+sy
	pron	<1dAzi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other composite plants having conspicuous ray flowers, such as the Michaelmas daisy and Shasta daisy.
daisy	4.
	syl	dai+sy
	pron	<1dAzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an excellent person or thing.
pushing up the daisies	5.
	head	daisy
	syl	pushing up the daisies.
	def	dead and buried.
daisied	sub
	head	daisy
	syl	dai+sied
	pos	adj.
daisy bush	0.
	syl	dai+sy bush
	pos	n.
	def	any of various shrubs of the genus of Australia and New Zealand, with daisy-like flowers: family (composites).
daisy chain	0.
	syl	dai+sy chain
	pos	n.
	def	a garland made, esp. by children, by threading daisies together.
daisycutter	0.
	syl	dai:sy+cut:ter
	pron	<1dAzi2k^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a ball bowled so that it rolls along the ground towards the batsman.
dak	0.
	syl	dak
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dawk}.
Dak	0.
	syl	Dak.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Dakota.
Dakar	0.
	syl	Da+kar
	pron	<1d@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Senegal, on the SE side of Cape Verde peninsula. Pop.: 600000 (1970 est.).
Dakin's solution	ety	C20: named after Henry D. Dakin (1880-1952), English chemist
Dakin's solution	0.
	syl	Da:kin's so+lu+tion
	pron	<1dAkinz>
	pos	n.
	def	a dilute solution containing sodium hypochlorite and boric acid, used as an antiseptic in the treatment of wounds.
Dakota	0.
	syl	Da+ko+ta
	pron	<d*1k*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former territory of the U.S.: divided into the states of North Dakota and South Dakota in 1889.
Dakotan	sub
	head	Dakota
	syl	Da+1ko+tan
	pos	adj. n.
dal	1.
	syl	dal
	pron	<da:l>
	pos	n.
	def	split grain, a common foodstuff in India; pulse.
dal	2.
	syl	dal
	pron	<da:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dhal}.
'Edouard	infl
	head	Daladier
	syl	*'E:douard
	pron	<A1dwa:r>
	pos	n.
Daladier	0.
	syl	Da:la:dier
	pron	French <dala1djA>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1970, French radical socialist statesman; premier of France (1933; 1934; 1938-40) and signatory of the Munich Pact (1938).
Dalai Lama	ety	from Mongolian dalai ocean; see #7lama 
Dalai Lama	1.
	syl	Da:lai La:ma
	pron	<1d@lI> <1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1959
	def	the chief lama and ruler of Tibet.
Dalai Lama	2.
	syl	Da:lai La:ma
	pron	<1d@lI> <1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935, the 14th holder of this office (1940), who fled to India (1959).
dalasi	ety	from a Gambian native name
dalasi	0.
	syl	da+la+si
	pron	<d*1la:si>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Gambia, divided into 100 butats.
dale	ety	Old English d@al; related to Old Frisian del, Old Norse dalr, Old High German tal valley
dale	0.
	syl	dale
	pron	<dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an open valley, usually in an area of low hills.
Dale	0.
	syl	Dale
	pron	<dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry Hal@.let}. 1875-1968, English physi?!ologist: shared a Nobel prize for medicine in 1936 with Otto Loewi for their work on the chemical transmission of nerve impulses.
d'Alembert	infl
	syl	d'Alembert.
the	infl
	head	Dales
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Dales	0.
	syl	Dales
	pron	<dAlz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for the {Yorkshire Dales}.
dalesmen	infl
	head	dalesman
	syl	dales+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dalesman	0.
	syl	dales+man
	pron	<1dAlzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person living in a dale, esp. in the dales of N England.
daleth	ety	Hebrew
daled	alt
	head	daleth
	or	daleth
	syl	da+led
	pron	<1da:lid>, Hebrew <1dalet>
	pos	n.
daleth	0.
	or	daled
	syl	da+leth
	pron	<1da:lid>, Hebrew <1dalet>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800169) , transliterated as or, when final,
th Earl of	1.
	head	Dalhousie
	syl	9th Earl of
	def	title of 1770-1838, British general; governor of the British colonies in Canada (1819-28).
Dalhousie	2.
	syl	Dal:hou:sie
	pron	<d@l1hauzi>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {1st Marquis and 10th Earl of}, title of 1812-60, British statesman: governor general of India (1848-56).
Salvador	infl
	head	Dali
	syl	Sal:va:dor
	pron	<1s@lv*dc>
	pos	n.
Dali	0.
	syl	Da:li
	pron	<1da:li>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Spanish surrealist painter.
Luigi	infl
	head	Dallapiccola
	syl	Lu:i:gi
	pron	<lu1EJi>
	pos	n.
Dallapiccola	0.
	syl	Dal:la:pic:co:la
	pron	Italian <2dalla1pikkola>
	pos	n.
	def	1904-75, Italian composer of twelve-tone music. His works include the opera (1944-48) and the ballet (1948).
Dallas	0.
	syl	Dal+las
	pron	<1d@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Texas, on the Trinity River: scene of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy (1963). Pop.: 815866 (1973 est.).
dalliance	1.
	syl	dal+li+ance
	pron	<1d@li*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	waste of time in frivolous action or in dawdling.
dalliance	2.
	syl	dal+li+ance
	pron	<1d@li*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {flirtation}.
dally	ety	C14: from Anglo-French dalier to gossip, of uncertain origin
dallies	infl
	head	dally
	syl	dal+lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dallying	infl
	head	dally
	syl	dal+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dallied	infl
	head	dally
	syl	dal+lied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dally	1.
	syl	dal+ly
	pron	<1d@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to waste time idly; dawdle.
dally	2.
	syl	dal+ly
	pron	<1d@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to deal frivolously.
	exam	1	to dally with someone's affections.
dallier	sub
	head	dally
	syl	dal+li+er
	pos	n.
Dalmatia	0.
	syl	Dal+ma+tia
	pron	<d@l1mAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W Yugoslavia, in Croatia along the Adriatic: mountainous, with many offshore islands.
Dalmatian	1.
	syl	Dal+ma+tian
	pron	<d@l1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. formerly): {carriage dog, coach dog}. a large breed of dog having a short smooth white coat with black or (in liver-spotted dalmatians) brown spots.
Dalmatian	2.
	syl	Dal+ma+tian
	pron	<d@l1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Dalmatia.
Dalmatian	3.
	syl	Dal+ma+tian
	pron	<d@l1mAS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Dalmatia or its inhabitants.
dalmatic	ety	C15: from Late Latin dalmatica (vestis) Dalmatian (robe) (originally made of Dalmatian wool)
dalmatic	1.
	syl	dal+mat+ic
	pron	<d@l1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide-sleeved tunic-like vestment open at the sides, worn by deacons and bishops.
dalmatic	2.
	syl	dal+mat+ic
	pron	<d@l1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar robe worn by a king at his coronation.
dal segno	ety	Italian, literally: from the sign
dal segno	0.
	syl	dal seg+no
	pron	<1d@l> <1senj*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. of a piece of music
	def	to be repeated from the point marked with a sign to the word Abbrev.: {D.S}. See also { {fine%3.}}
dalton	0.
	syl	dal+ton
	pron	<1dc:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {atomic mass unit}.
John	infl
	head	Dalton
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Dalton	0.
	syl	Dal:ton
	pron	<1dc:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1766-1844, English chemist and physicist, who formulated the modern form of the atomic theory and the law of partial pressures for gases. He also gave the first accurate description of colour blindness, from which he suffered.
daltonism	ety	C19: from French daltonisme, after J. D#7alton 
daltonism	0.
	syl	dal+ton+ism
	pron	<1dc:lt*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	colour blindness, esp. the confusion of red and green.
daltonic	sub
	head	daltonism
	syl	dal+ton+ic
	pron	<dc:l1tonik>
	pos	adj.
Dalton plan	ety	C20: named after Dalton, Massachusetts, where the plan was used in schools
system	alt
	head	Dalton plan
	or	Dalton plan
	syl	sys+tem
	pos	n.
Dalton plan	0.
	or	system
	syl	Dal:ton plan
	pos	n.
	def	a system devised to encourage pupils to learn and develop at their own speed, using libraries and other sources to complete long assignments.
Dalton's law	ety	C19: named after J. D#7alton 
Dalton's law	0.
	syl	Dal:ton's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the pressure exerted by a mixture of gases in a fixed volume is equal to the sum of the pressures that each gas would exert if it occupied the whole volume. Also called: {Dalton's law of partial pressures}.
dam	ety	C12: probably from Middle Low German; compare Old Icelandic damma to block up
dam	H1.1.
	syl	dam
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier of concrete, earth, etc., built across a river to create a body of water, as for a domestic water supply.
dam	H1.2.
	syl	dam
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a reservoir of water created by such a barrier.
dam	H1.3.
	syl	dam
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles or functions as a dam.
dams	infl
	head	dam
	syl	dams
	pos	vb.
damming	infl
	head	dam
	syl	dam+ming
	pos	vb.
dammed	infl
	head	dam
	syl	dammed.
	pos	vb.
dam	H1.4.
	syl	dam
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to obstruct or restrict by or as if by a dam.
dam	ety	C13: variant of #7dame 
dam	H2.0.
	syl	dam
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the female parent of an animal, esp. of domestic livestock.
dam	H3.0.
	syl	dam
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	interj. adv. adv. adj. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of { {damn} (senses 1-4)}; often used in combination, as in {damfool, damme, dammit}.
Dam	0.
	syl	Dam
	qual	Danish
	def	dam) ({Carl Peter) Hen@.rik} (#!h$enr$$g). 1895-1976, Danish biochemist who discovered vitamin K (1934): Nobel prize for medicine (1943).
damage	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin damnum injury, loss, fine
damage	1.
	syl	dam+age
	pron	<1d@miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	injury or harm impairing the function or condition of a person or thing.
damage	2.
	syl	dam+age
	pron	<1d@miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of something desirable.
damage	3.
	syl	dam+age
	pron	<1d@miJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cost; expense (esp. in the phrase {what's the damage}??) .
damage	4.
	syl	dam+age
	pron	<1d@miJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause damage to.
damage	5.
	syl	dam+age
	pron	<1d@miJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer damage.
damageable	sub
	head	damage
	syl	dam+age+a:ble
	pos	adj.
damageability	sub
	head	damage
	syl	dam+age+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
damager	sub
	head	damage
	syl	dam+ag+er
	pos	n.
damagingly	sub
	head	damage
	syl	dam+ag+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
damages	0.
	syl	dam+ag:es
	pron	<1d@miJiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	money to be paid as compensation to a person for injury, loss, etc.
daman	ety	from Arabic dam*_an Isr*_a'*_il sheep of Israel
daman	0.
	syl	dam+an
	pron	<1d@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for the {hyrax}, esp. the Syrian rock hyrax. See also { {cony} (sense 2)}.
Daman	1.
	syl	Da+man
	pron	<da:1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W India: formerly a district of Portuguese India (1559-1961); part of the Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu since 1961. Pop.: 38739 (1971). Area: 456 sq. km (176 sq. miles). Portuguese name: {Dam?~ao}.
Daman	2.
	syl	Da+man
	pron	<da:1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief town of this region, on the coast. Pop.: 9194 (1960).
Damanhur	0.
	syl	Da+man+h*^ur
	pron	<2da:m*n1hu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Egypt, in the Nile delta. Pop.: 175900 (1974 est.).
Damao	0.
	syl	Da+m?~ao
	pron	<da1m*~*uo>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for {Daman}.
damar	0.
	syl	da+mar
	pron	<1d@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dammar}.
Damaras	infl
	head	Damara
	or	Damara
	syl	Da+ma+ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Damara	infl
	or	Damaras
	syl	Da+ma+ra
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Damara	1.
	syl	Da+ma+ra
	pron	<d*1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Bergdama}. a member of a Negroid people of South West Africa.
Damara	2.
	syl	Da+ma+ra
	pron	<d*1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Khoisan family.
Damaraland	0.
	syl	Da+ma+ra+land
	pron	<d*1ma:r*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a plateau region of central South West Africa. Pop.: 64973 (1970).
damascene	ety	C14: from Latin damasc*_enus of Damascus
damascene	1.
	syl	dam:a+scene
	pron	<1d@m*2sEn>, <2d@m*1sEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ornament (metal, esp. steel) by etching or by inlaying other metals, usually gold or silver.
damascene	2.
	syl	dam:a+scene
	pron	<1d@m*2sEn>, <2d@m*1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or article produced by this process. {~}
damascene	3.
	syl	dam:a+scene
	pron	<1d@m*2sEn>, <2d@m*1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this process.
Damascene	1.
	syl	Dam:a+scene
	pron	<1d@m*2sEn>, <2d@m*1sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Damascus.
Damascene	2.
	syl	Dam:a+scene
	pron	<1d@m*2sEn>, <2d@m*1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Damascus.
Damascene	3.
	syl	Dam:a+scene
	pron	<1d@m*2sEn>, <2d@m*1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon with silvery plumage.
Damascus	0.
	syl	Da+mas+cus
	pron	<d*1ma:sk*s>, <-1m@s->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Syria, in the southwest: reputedly the oldest city in the world, having been inhabited continuously since before 1000 #7b.c. Pop.: 836668 (1970). Arabic names: {Dimashq, Esh Sham}.
damask steel	alt
	head	Damascus steel
	or	Damascus steel
	syl	dam+ask steel
	pos	n.
Damascus steel	0.
	or	damask steel
	syl	Da+mas+cus steel
	pos	n.
	def	a hard flexible steel decorated with wavy markings and used for sword blades.
damask	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin damascus, from Damascus, where this fabric was originally made
damask	1.a.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a reversible fabric, usually silk or linen, with a pattern woven into it. It is used for table linen, curtains, etc.
damask	1.b.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	n.
	def	table linen made from this.
damask	1.c.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a damask tablecloth.
damask	2.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Damascus steel}.
damask	3.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	n.
	def	the wavy markings on such steel.
damask	4.a.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	n.
	def	the greyish-pink colour of the damask rose.
damask	4.b.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	damask wallpaper.
damask	5.
	syl	dam+ask
	pron	<1d@m*sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {damascene} (sense 1).
damask rose	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin rosa damasc*_ena rose of Damascus
damask rose	0.
	syl	dam+ask rose
	pos	n.
	def	a rose, native to Asia and cultivated for its pink or red fragrant flowers, which are used to make the perfume attar.
dame	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin domina lady, mistress of a household
dame	1.
	syl	dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a woman of rank or dignity; lady.
dame	2.
	syl	dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a nun who has taken the vows of her order, esp. a Benedictine.
dame	3.
	syl	dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly Brit.
	def	a matronly or elderly woman.
dame	4.
	syl	dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a woman.
dame	5.
	syl	dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pantomime dame}. the role of a comic old woman in a pantomime, usually played by a man.
Dame	1.
	syl	Dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the title of a woman who has been awarded the Order of the British Empire or any of certain other orders of chivalry.
Dame	2.
	syl	Dame
	pron	<dAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the legal title of the wife or widow of a knight or baronet, placed before her name.
	exam	1	Dame Judith.
dame school	0.
	syl	dame school
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a small school, often in a village, usually run by an elderly lady teacher for children up to the age of 14.
dame's rocket	infl
	head	dame's violet
	or	damewort
	syl	dame's rock+et
	pron	<1dAm2wR:t>
	pos	n.
damewort	infl
	head	dame's violet
	or	dame's rocket
	syl	dame+wort
	pron	<1dAm2wR:t>
	pos	n.
dame's violet	0.
	syl	dame's vi:o+let
	pron	<1dAm2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian cruciferous hairy perennial plant, cultivated in gardens for its mauve or white fragrant flowers.
Joseph	infl
	head	Damien
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<Zo1zef>
	pos	n.
Damien	0.
	syl	Da:mien
	pron	French <da1mj*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1840-89, Belgian Roman Catholic missionary to the leper colony at Molokai, Hawaii.
Damietta	0.
	syl	Dam:i+et+ta
	pron	<2d@mi1et*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Egypt, in the Nile delta: important medieval commercial centre. Pop.: 110000 (1974 est.). Arabic name: {Dumyat}.
dammar	ety	C17: from Malay damar resin
damar	infl
	head	dammar
	or	dammer
	syl	da+mar
	pron	<1d@m*>
	pos	n.
dammer	infl
	head	dammar
	or	damar
	syl	dam+mer
	pron	<1d@m*>
	pos	n.
dammar	0.
	syl	dam+mar
	pron	<1d@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various resins obtained from SE Asian trees, esp. of the genera (conifers) and (family : used for var?!nishes, lacquers, bases for oil paints, etc.
damn	ety	C13: from Old French dampner, from Latin damn*_are to injure, condemn, from damnum loss, injury, penalty
damn	1.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance (often in exclamatory phrases such as {damn it&! damn you&}! etc.).
damn	2.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or pleasure (esp. in the exclamatory phrase {damn me&}!) .
damn	3.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	prenominal
	def	deserving damnation; detestable.
damn all	5.
	head	damn
	syl	damn all.
	qual	Slang.
	def	absolutely nothing. {~}
damn	6.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adv.
	def	to condemn as bad, worthless, etc.
damn	7.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adv.
	def	to curse.
damn	8.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adv.
	def	to condemn to eternal damnation.
damn	9.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often passive
	def	to doom to ruin; cause to fail.
	exam	1	the venture was damned from the start.
damn	10.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to prove (someone) guilty.
	exam	1	damning evidence.
damn	11.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	adv.
	def	to swear (at) using the word
as near as damn it	12.
	head	damn
	syl	as near as damn it.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	as near as possible; very near.
damn with faint praise	13.
	head	damn
	syl	damn with faint praise.
	def	to praise so unenthusiastically that the effect is condemnation.
damn	14.
	syl	damn
	pron	<d@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	something of negligible value; jot (esp. in the phrase {not worth a damn) }.
not give a damn	15.
	head	damn
	syl	not give a damn.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be unconcerned; not care.
damnable	1.
	syl	dam+na:ble
	pron	<1d@mn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	execrable; detestable.
damnable	2.
	syl	dam+na:ble
	pron	<1d@mn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to or deserving damnation.
damnableness	sub
	head	damnable
	or	damnability
	syl	dam+na:ble+ness
	pos	n.
damnability	sub
	head	damnable
	or	damnableness
	syl	dam+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
damnably	sub
	head	damnable
	syl	dam+na:bly
	pos	adv.
damnation	1.
	syl	dam+na+tion
	pron	<d@m1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of damning or state of being damned.
damnation	2.
	syl	dam+na+tion
	pron	<d@m1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause or instance of being damned.
damnation	3.
	syl	dam+na+tion
	pron	<d@m1nAS*n>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of anger, disappointment, etc.
damnatory	0.
	syl	dam+na+to:ry
	pron	<1d@mn*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	threatening or occasioning condemnation.
damned	1.a.
	syl	damned
	pron	<d@md>
	pos	adj.
	def	condemned to hell.
damned	1.b.
	syl	damned
	pron	<d@md>
	pos	as; n.
	def	.
	exam	1	the damned.
damned	3.
	syl	damned
	pron	<d@md>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	used to indicate amazement, disavowal, or refusal (in such phrases as {I'll be damned} {damned if I care) }.
damnedest	0.
	syl	damned+est
	pron	<1d@mdist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	utmost; best (esp. in the phrases {do} or {try one's damnedest) }.
damnify	ety	C16: from Old French damnifier, ultimately from Latin damnum harm, + facere to make
damnifies	infl
	head	damnify
	syl	dam+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
damnifying	infl
	head	damnify
	syl	dam+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
damnified	infl
	head	damnify
	syl	dam+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
damnify	0.
	syl	dam+ni+fy
	pron	<1d@mni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to cause loss or damage to (a person); injure.
damnification	sub
	head	damnify
	syl	dam+ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
Damocles	0.
	syl	Dam:o:cles
	pron	<1d@m*2klEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical legend.
	def	a sycophant forced by Dionysius, tyrant of Syracuse, to sit under a sword suspended by a hair to demonstrate that being a king was not the happy state Damocles had said it was. See also {Sword of Damocles}. &- {@!Dam@.o+#!cle@.an}
Damodar	0.
	syl	Dam:o+dar
	pron	<1d@m*2da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE India, rising in Bihar and flowing east through West Bengal to the Hooghly River: the {Damodar Valley} is an important centre of heavy industry.
damosel	infl
	head	damoiselle
	or	damozel
	syl	dam:o+sel
	pron	<2d@m*1zel>
	pos	n.
damozel	infl
	head	damoiselle
	or	damosel
	syl	dam:o+zel
	pron	<2d@m*1zel>
	pos	n.
damoiselle	0.
	syl	dam:oi+selle
	pron	<2d@m*1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	archaic spellings of {damsel}.
Damon and Pythias	0.
	syl	Da:mon and Pyth:i:as
	pron	<1dAm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical legend.
	def	two friends noted for their mutual loyalty. Damon offered himself as a hostage for Pythias, who was to be executed for treason by Dionysius of Syracuse. When Pythias returned to save his friend's life, he was pardoned.
damp	ety	C14: from Middle Low German damp steam; related to Old High German demphen to cause to steam
damp	1.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly wet, as from dew, steam, etc.
damp	2.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dejected.
damp	3.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	slight wetness; moisture; humid?!ity.
damp	4.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	rank air or poisonous gas, esp. in a mine. See also {firedamp}.
damp	5.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a discouragement; damper.
damp	6.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dejection.
damp	7.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make slightly wet.
damp	8.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to stifle or deaden.
	exam	1	to damp one's ardour.
damp	9.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to reduce the flow of air to (a fire) to make it burn more slowly or to extinguish it.
damp	10.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to reduce the amplitude of (an oscillation or wave).
damp	11.
	syl	damp
	pron	<d@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to muffle (a vibrating string, as of a piano or guitar).
dampish	sub
	head	damp
	syl	damp+ish
	pos	adj.
damply	sub
	head	damp
	syl	damp+ly
	pos	adv.
dampness	sub
	head	damp
	syl	damp+ness
	pos	n.
dampcourse	0.
	syl	damp+course
	pron	<1d@mp2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal layer of impervious material in a brick wall, fairly close to the ground, to stop moisture rising. Also called: {damp-proof course}.
dampen	1.
	syl	damp+en
	pron	<1d@mp*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become damp.
dampen	2.
	syl	damp+en
	pron	<1d@mp*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stifle; deaden.
dampener	sub
	head	dampen
	syl	damp+en+er
	pos	n.
damper	1.
	syl	damp+er
	pron	<1d@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, event, or circumstance that depresses or discourages.
damper	2.
	syl	damp+er
	pron	<1d@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable plate to regulate the draught in a stove or furnace flue.
damper	3.
	syl	damp+er
	pron	<1d@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device to reduce electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations in a system.
damper	4.
	syl	damp+er
	pron	<1d@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the pad in a piano or harpsichord that deadens the vibration of each string as its key is released.
damper	5.
	syl	damp+er
	pron	<1d@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral. and N.Z.
	def	any of various unleavened loaves and scones, typically cooked on an open fire.
William	infl
	head	Dampier
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Dampier	0.
	syl	Dam:pi:er
	pron	<1d@mpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	1652-1715, English navigator, pirate, and writer: sailed around the world twice.
damping off	0.
	syl	damp+ing off
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar diseases of plants, esp. the collapse and death of seedlings caused by the parasitic fungus and related fungi in conditions of excessive moisture.
damp off	0.
	syl	damp off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants, seedlings, shoots, etc.
	def	to be affected by damping off.
damsel	ety	C13: from Old French damoisele, from Vulgar Latin domnicella (unattested) young lady, from Latin domina mistress; see #7dame 
damsel	0.
	syl	dam+sel
	pron	<1d@mzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a young unmarried woman; maiden.
damselfish	infl
	or	damselfishes
	syl	dam:sel+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
damselfishes	infl
	head	damselfish
	or	damselfish
	syl	dam:sel+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
damselfish	0.
	syl	dam:sel+fish
	pron	<1d@mzL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any small tropical percoid fish of the family having a brightly coloured deep compressed body. See also {anemone fish}.
damselflies	infl
	head	damselfly
	syl	dam:sel+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
damselfly	0.
	syl	dam:sel+fly
	pron	<1d@mzL2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the suborder similar to but smaller than dragonflies and usually resting with the wings closed over the back: order
damson	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_unum Damasc*_enum Damascus plum
damson	1.
	syl	dam+son
	pron	<1d@mz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rosaceous tree, (or cultivated for its blue-black edible plumlike fruit and probably derived from the bullace. See also { {plum%1} (sense 1)}.
damson	2.
	syl	dam+son
	pron	<1d@mz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
damson cheese	0.
	syl	dam+son cheese
	pos	n.
	def	thick damson jam.
dan	ety	C17: of unknown origin
dan	H1.0.
	syl	dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small buoy used as a marker at sea. Also called: {dan buoy}.
dan	ety	Japanese
dan	H2.1.
	syl	dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judo.
	def	any one of the 12 black-belt grades of proficiency.
dan	H2.2.
	syl	dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judo.
	def	a competitor entitled to dan grading.
dan	xref
	syl	dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judo.
	def	Com?!pare {kyu}.
Dan	H1.0.
	syl	Dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic title of honour, equivalent to or
Dan	H2.1.a.
	syl	Dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the fourth son of Jacob (Genesis 30:1-6).
Dan	H2.1.b.
	syl	Dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribe descended from him.
Dan	H2.2.
	syl	Dan
	pron	<d@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a city in the northern territory of Canaan.
Dan	1.
	syl	Dan.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Daniel.
Dan	2.
	syl	Dan.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Danish.
Danae	0.
	syl	Dan:a:*"e
	pron	<1d@nA2E>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the mother of Perseus by Zeus, who came to her in prison as a shower of gold.
Danaid	infl
	head	Danaides
	syl	Da:na:id.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Danaides	0.
	syl	Da:na:i:des
	pron	<d*1nAi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the fifty daughters of Dana*"us. All but Hypermnestra murdered their bridegrooms and were punished in Hades by having to pour water perpetually into a jar with a hole in the bottom.
Danaidean	sub
	head	Danaides
	syl	Dan:a:id:e:an
	pron	<2d@ni1idi*n>, <2d@ni*1dE*n>
	pos	adj.
Da Nang	0.
	syl	Da Nang
	pron	<1da:> <1n@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Vietnam, on the South China Sea. Pop.: 437668 (1971). Former name: {Tourane}.
Danaus	0.
	syl	Dan:a+*"us
	pron	<1d@ni*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Argos who told his fifty daughters, the Danaides, to kill their bridegrooms on their wedding night.
dance	ety	C13: from Old French dancier 
dance	1.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move the feet and body rhythmically, esp. in time to music.
dance	2.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform (a particular dance).
dance	3.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to skip or leap, as in joy, etc.
dance	4.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a light rhythmical way.
dance attendance (on someone)	5.
	head	dance
	syl	dance attendance (on someone).
	def	to attend (someone) solicitously or obsequiously.
dance	6.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of rhythmical steps and movements, usually in time to music.
dance	7.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of dancing.
dance	8.a.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a social meeting arranged for dancing; ball.
dance	8.b.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dance hall.
dance	9.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music in the rhythm of a particular dance form, such as a waltz.
dance	10.
	syl	dance
	pron	<da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	dancelike movements made by some insects and birds, esp. as part of a behaviour pattern.
lead (someone) a dance	11.
	head	dance
	syl	lead (someone) a dance.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to cause (someone) continued worry and exasperation; play up.
dancer	sub
	head	dance
	syl	danc+er
	pos	n.
dance of death	0.
	syl	dance of death
	pos	n.
	def	a pictorial, literary, or musical representation, current esp. in the Middle Ages, of a dance in which living people, in order of social precedence, are led off to their graves, by a personification of death. Also called (French): {danse macabre}.
dancette	0.
	syl	dan+cette
	pron	<da:n1set>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {chevron} (senses 2, 4).}
D and C	0.
	syl	D and C
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	dilation and curettage; a therapeutic or diagnostic procedure in obstetrics and gynaecology involving dilation of the cervix and curettage of the cavity of the uterus, as for abortion.
dandelion	ety	C15: from Old French dent de lion, literally: tooth of a lion, referring to its leaves
dandelion	1.
	syl	dan+de+li:on
	pron	<1d@ndi2lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, native to Europe and Asia and naturalized as a weed in North America, having yellow rayed flowers and deeply notched basal leaves, which are used for salad or wine: family (composites).
dandelion	2.
	syl	dan+de+li:on
	pron	<1d@ndi2lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar related plants.
dander	ety	C19: changed from #7dandruff 
dander	H1.1.
	syl	dan+der
	pron	<1d@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	small particles or scales of hair or feathers.
get one's	2.
	head	dander
	or	someone's dander up
	syl	get one's
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to become or cause to become annoyed or angry.
dander	ety	C19: of unknown origin
	infl
	head	dander
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
dander	H2.1.
	syl	dan+der
	pron	<1d@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroll.
dander	H2.2.
	syl	dan+der
	pron	<1d@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stroll.
Dandie Dinmont	ety	C19: named after a character who owned two terriers in Guy Mannering (1815), a novel by Sir Walter Scott
Dandie Dinmont	0.
	syl	Dan+die Din+mont
	pron	<1d@ndi> <1dinmont>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of small terrier with a long wiry coat and drooping ears. Also called: {Dandie Dinmont terrier}.
dandifies	infl
	head	dandify
	syl	dan+di+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dandifying	infl
	head	dandify
	syl	dan+di+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dandified	infl
	head	dandify
	syl	dan+di+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dandify	0.
	syl	dan+di+fy
	pron	<1d@ndi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress like or cause to resemble a dandy.
dandification	sub
	head	dandify
	syl	dan+di+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
dandiprat	ety	C16: of unknown origin
dandiprat	1.
	syl	dan+di+prat
	pron	<1d@ndi2pr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small English coin minted in the 16th century.
dandiprat	2.a.
	syl	dan+di+prat
	pron	<1d@ndi2pr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small boy.
dandiprat	2.b.
	syl	dan+di+prat
	pron	<1d@ndi2pr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an insignificant person.
dandle	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
dandle	1.
	syl	dan+dle
	pron	<1d@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move (a young child, etc.) up and down (on the knee or in the arms).
dandle	2.
	syl	dan+dle
	pron	<1d@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pet; fondle.
dandler	sub
	head	dandle
	syl	dan+dler
	pos	n.
dandruff	ety	C16: dand- of unknown origin+ -ruff, probably from Middle English roufe scab, from Old Norse hr*_ufa 
dandriff	alt
	head	dandruff
	or	dandruff
	syl	dan+driff
	pron	<1d@ndrif>
	pos	n.
dandruff	0.
	or	dandriff
	syl	dan+druff
	pron	<1d@ndr*f>
	pos	n.
	def	loose scales of dry dead skin shed from the scalp.
dandruffy	sub
	head	dandruff
	or	dandriffy
	syl	dan+druff:y
	pos	adj.
dandriffy	sub
	head	dandruff
	or	dandruffy
	syl	dan+driff:y
	pos	adj.
dandy	ety	C18: perhaps short for {#7jack -#7a -#7dandy }
dandies	infl
	head	dandy
	syl	dan+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dandy	1.
	syl	dan+dy
	pron	<1d@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau.
dandy	2.
	syl	dan+dy
	pron	<1d@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a yawl or ketch.
dandier	infl
	head	dandy
	syl	dan+di+er
	pos	adj.
dandiest	infl
	head	dandy
	syl	dan+di+est.
	pos	adj.
dandy	3.
	syl	dan+dy
	pron	<1d@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very good or fine.
dandily	sub
	head	dandy
	syl	dan+di+ly
	pos	adv.
dandyish	sub
	head	dandy
	syl	dan+dy+ish
	pos	adj.
dandyism	sub
	head	dandy
	syl	dan+dy+ism
	pos	n.
dandy-brush	0.
	syl	dan:dy-brush
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff brush used for grooming a horse.
dandy roller	alt
	head	dandy roll
	or	dandy roll
	syl	dan+dy roll+er
	pos	n.
dandy roll	0.
	or	dandy roller
	syl	dan+dy roll
	pos	n.
	def	a light roller used in the manufacture of certain papers to produce watermarks.
Dane	1.
	syl	Dane
	pron	<dAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Denmark.
Dane	2.
	syl	Dane
	pron	<dAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Vikings who invaded England from the late 8th to the 11th century #7a.d..
Danegeld	ety	C11: from Dan Dane+ geld tribute; see #7yield 
Danegelt	alt
	head	Danegeld
	or	Danegeld
	syl	Dane+gelt
	pron	<1dAn2gelt>
	pos	n.
Danegeld	0.
	or	Danegelt
	syl	Dane+geld
	pron	<1dAn2geld>
	pos	n.
	def	the tax first levied in the late 9th century in Anglo-Saxon England to provide protection money for or to finance forces to oppose Viking invaders.
Danelaw	ety	Old English Dena lagu Danes' law; term revived in the 19th century
Danelagh	alt
	head	Danelaw
	or	Danelaw
	syl	Dane+lagh
	pron	<1dAn2lc:>
	pos	n.
Danelaw	0.
	or	Danelagh
	syl	Dane+law
	pron	<1dAn2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the northern, central and eastern parts of Anglo-Saxon England in which Danish law and custom were observed.
danewort	0.
	syl	dane+wort
	pron	<1dAn2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a caprifoliaceous shrub, native to Europe and Asia and having serrated leaves and white flowers. See also {{elder%2}}.
dang	0.
	syl	dang
	pron	<d@G>
	pos	interj. adv. adj.
	def	a euphemistic word for { {damn} (senses 1-4)}.
danger	ety	C13 daunger power, hence power to inflict injury, from Old French dongier (from Latin dominium ownership) blended with Old French dam injury, from Latin damnum 
danger	1.
	syl	dan+ger
	pron	<1dAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being vulnerable to injury, loss, or evil; risk.
danger	2.
	syl	dan+ger
	pron	<1dAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing, that may cause injury, pain, etc.
danger	3.
	syl	dan+ger
	pron	<1dAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	power.
in danger of	4.
	head	danger
	syl	in danger of.
	def	liable to.
on the danger list	5.
	head	danger
	syl	on the danger list.
	def	critically ill in hospital.
dangerless	sub
	head	danger
	syl	dan+ger+less
	pos	adj.
danger money	0.
	syl	dan+ger mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	extra money paid to compensate for the risks involved in certain dangerous jobs.
dangerous	0.
	syl	dan+ger+ous
	pron	<1dAnJ*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing danger; perilous.
dangerously	sub
	head	dangerous
	syl	dan+ger+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
dangerousness	sub
	head	dangerous
	syl	dan+ger+ous+ness
	pos	n.
dangle	ety	C16: perhaps from Danish dangle, probably of imitative origin
dangle	1.
	syl	dan+gle
	pron	<1d@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang or cause to hang freely.
	exam	1	his legs dangled over the wall.
dangle	2.
	syl	dan+gle
	pron	<1d@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to display as an enticement.
	exam	1	the hope of a legacy was dangled before her.
dangle	3.
	syl	dan+gle
	pron	<1d@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dangling or something that dangles.
dangler	sub
	head	dangle
	syl	dan+gler
	pos	n.
danglingly	sub
	head	dangle
	syl	dan+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
dangling participle	0.
	syl	dan+gling par+ti+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {misplaced modifier}.
Daniel	ety	sense 2: referring to Daniel in the Apochryphal Book of Susanna 
Daniel	1.a.
	syl	Dan:iel
	pron	<1d@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a youth who was taken into the household of Nebuchadnezzar, received guidance and apocalyptic visions from God, and was given divine protection when thrown into the lions' den.
Daniel	1.b.
	syl	Dan:iel
	pron	<1d@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the book that recounts these experiences and visions, (in full {The Book of the Prophet Daniel}) .
Daniel	2.
	syl	Dan:iel
	pron	<1d@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by a
	def	a wise upright person.
Daniell cell	ety	C19: named after John Daniell (1790-1845), English scientist
Daniell cell	0.
	syl	Dan:iell cell
	pron	<1d@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a type of cell having a zinc anode in dilute sulphuric acid separated by a porous barrier from a copper cathode in copper sulphate solution. It has an emf of 1.1 volts.
danio	ety	C19: from New Latin, of obscure origin
danios	infl
	head	danio
	syl	dan:i:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
danio	0.
	syl	dan:i:o
	pron	<1dAni2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any brightly coloured tropical freshwater cyprinid fish of the genus and related genera: popular aquarium fishes.
Danish	1.
	syl	Dan+ish
	pron	<1dAniS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Denmark, its people, or their language.
Danish	2.
	syl	Dan+ish
	pron	<1dAniS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Denmark, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family.
the Danish	3.
	head	Danish
	syl	the Danish.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the people of Denmark collectively.
Danish blue	0.
	syl	Dan+ish blue
	pos	n.
	def	a strong-tasting white cheese with blue veins.
Danish loaf	0.
	syl	Dan+ish loaf
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large white loaf with a centre split having the top crust dusted with flour, esp. one baked on the sole of the oven.
Danish pastry	0.
	syl	Dan+ish pas+try
	pos	n.
	def	a rich flaky pastry filled with apple, almond paste, icing, etc.
Danish West Indies	0.
	syl	Dan+ish West In+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former possession of Denmark in the W Lesser Antilles, sold to the U.S. in 1917 and since then named the {Virgin Islands of the United States}.
dank	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dank marshy spot
dank	0.
	syl	dank
	pron	<d@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of cellars, caves, etc.
	def	unpleasantly damp and chilly.
dankly	sub
	head	dank
	syl	dank+ly
	pos	adv.
dankness	sub
	head	dank
	syl	dank+ness
	pos	n.
Danmark	0.
	syl	Dan+mark
	pron	<1dan2marg>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for {Denmark}.
Gabriele	infl
	head	D'Annunzio
	syl	Ga:bri:e:le
	pron	<2gabri1e:lA>
	pos	n.
D'Annunzio	0.
	syl	D'An:nun:zio
	pron	Italian <dan1untsjo>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1938, Italian poet, dramatist, novelist, war hero, and leading Fascist. His works include the poems in (1904) and the drama (1904).
danny	ety	probably from dandy, childish pronunciation of #7hand 
donny	alt
	head	danny
	or	danny
	syl	don+ny
	pos	n.
dannies	infl
	head	danny
	syl	dan+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
danny	0.
	or	donny
	syl	dan+ny
	pron	<1d@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	the hand (used esp. when addressing children).
Dano-Norwegian	0.
	syl	Da:no-Nor:we:gian
	pron	<2dAn*unc:1wEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Bokm*%al}.
danse macabre	0.
	syl	danse ma+cabre
	pron	French. <d?~as ma1kabr>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dance of death}.
danseuse	alt
	head	danseur
	or	danseur
	syl	dan+seuse
	pron	<d?~a1s@o:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
danseur	0.
	or	danseuse
	syl	dan+seur
	pron	French. <d?~a1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballet dancer.
Dante	0.
	syl	Dan:te
	pron	<1d@nti>, <1da:ntA>, Italian <1dantA>
	pos	n.
	def	full name {Dan@.te A@.li@.ghie@.ri} ali#!gj$e$:ri). 1265-1321, Italian poet famous for (??1309-??1320), an allegorical account of his journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise, guided by Virgil and his idealized love Beatrice. His other works include (??1292), in which he celebrates his love for Beatrice.
Dantean	sub
	head	Dante
	or	Dantesque
	syl	Dan+te:an
	pron	<1d@nti*n>, <d@n1tE*n>
	pos	adj.
Dantesque	sub
	head	Dante
	or	Dantean
	syl	Dan+tesque
	pron	<d@n1tesk>
	pos	adj.
Georges Jacques	infl
	head	Danton
	syl	Georges Jacques
	pron	<ZcrZ> <1Zak>
	pos	n.
Danton	0.
	syl	Dan:ton
	pron	<1d@nt*n>, French <d?~a1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1759-94, French revolutionary leader: a founder member of the Committee of Public Safety (1793) and minister of justice (1792-94). He was overthrown by Robespierre and guillotined.
Danube	0.
	syl	Dan+ube
	pron	<1d@nju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central and SE Europe, rising in the Black Forest in West Germany and flowing to the Black Sea. Length: 2859 km (1776 miles). German name: {Donau}. Czech name: {Dunaj}. Hungarian name: {Duna}. Serbo-Croat name: {Dunav}. Rumanian name: {Dun*varea}.
Danubian	sub
	head	Danube
	syl	Dan:u+bi:an
	pron	<d@n1ju:bi*n>
	pos	adj.
Danzig	1.
	syl	Dan+zig
	pron	<1d@nsig>, German <1dantsi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Gda*'nsk}.
Danzig	2.
	syl	Dan+zig
	pron	<1d@nsig>, German <1dantsi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare variety of domestic fancy pigeon originating in this area.
dap	ety	C17: of imitative origin
daps	infl
	head	dap
	syl	daps
	pos	vb.
dapping	infl
	head	dap
	syl	dap+ping
	pos	vb.
dapped	infl
	head	dap
	syl	dapped.
	pos	vb.
dap	H1.1.
	syl	dap
	pron	<d@p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to let (bait) float on the water.
dap	H1.2.
	syl	dap
	pron	<d@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	as of a bird, etc.
	def	to dip lightly into water.
dap	H1.3.
	syl	dap
	pron	<d@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bounce or cause to bounce.
dap	ety	C20: probably special use of #7dap %1 (in the sense: to bounce, skip)
dap	H2.0.
	syl	dap
	pron	<d@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	another word for {plimsoll}.
daphne	ety	via Latin from Greek: laurel
daphne	0.
	syl	daph:ne
	pron	<1d@fni>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the Eurasian thym?!elaeaceous genus such as the mezereon and spurge laurel: ornamentals with shiny evergreen leaves and clusters of small bell-shaped flowers. See also { {laurel} (sense 4)}.
Daphne	0.
	syl	Daph:ne
	pron	<1d@fni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph who was saved from the amorous attentions of Apollo by being changed into a laurel tree.
daphnia	ety	C19: from New Latin, probably from D#7aphne 
daphnia	0.
	syl	daph+ni:a
	pron	<1d@fni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any water flea of the genus having a rounded body enclosed in a transparent shell and bearing branched swimming antennae.
Daphnis	0.
	syl	Daph:nis
	pron	<1d@fnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Sicilian shepherd, the son of Hermes and a nymph, who was regarded as the inventor of pastoral poetry.
Daphnis and Chloe	0.
	syl	Daph:nis and Chlo:e
	pos	n.
	def	two lovers in pastoral literature, esp. in a prose idyll attributed to the Greek writer Longus.
dapper	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch: active, nimble
dapper	1.
	syl	dap+per
	pron	<1d@p*>
	pos	adj.
	def	neat and spruce in dress and bearing; trim.
dapper	2.
	syl	dap+per
	pron	<1d@p*>
	pos	adj.
	def	small and nimble.
dapperly	sub
	head	dapper
	syl	dap+per+ly
	pos	adv.
dapperness	sub
	head	dapper
	syl	dap+per+ness
	pos	n.
dapple	ety	C14: of unknown origin
dapple	1.
	syl	dap+ple
	pron	<1d@pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or become marked with spots or patches of a different colour; mottle.
dapple	2.
	syl	dap+ple
	pron	<1d@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	mottled or spotted markings.
dapple	3.
	syl	dap+ple
	pron	<1d@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dappled horse, etc.
dapple	4.
	syl	dap+ple
	pron	<1d@pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with dapples or spots.
dapple-grey	0.
	syl	dap:ple-grey
	pos	n.
	def	a horse with a grey coat having spots of darker colour.
Dapsang	0.
	syl	Dap+sang
	pron	<d^p1s^G>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {K2}.
daraf	ety	C20: reverse spelling of #7farad 
daraf	0.
	syl	dar+af
	pron	<1d@r*f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a unit of elastance equal to a recip?!rocal farad.
darbies	ety	C16: perhaps from the phrase Father Derby's or Father Darby's bonds, a rigid agreement between a usurer and his client
darbies	0.
	syl	dar+bies
	pron	<1da:biz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang term for {handcuffs}.
Madame	infl
	head	d'Arblay
	syl	Mad:ame.
	pos	n.
d'Arblay	0.
	syl	d'Ar:blay
	pron	<1da:blA>
	pos	n.
	def	married name of (Fanny) {Burney}.
Darby and Joan	ety	C18: a couple in an 18th-century English ballad
Darby and Joan	1.
	syl	Dar:by and Joan
	pron	<1da:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	an ideal elderly married couple living in domestic harmony.
Darby and Joan Club	2.
	head	Darby and Joan
	syl	Darby and Joan Club.
	def	a club for elderly people.
dard	0.
	syl	dard
	pron	<da:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the Indo-European peoples speaking a Dardic language.
Dardanian	alt
	head	Dardan
	or	Dardan
	syl	Dar+da+ni:an
	pron	<da:1dAni*n>
	pos	n.
Dardan	0.
	or	Dardanian
	syl	Dar+dan
	pron	<1da:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Trojan}.
Dardanelles	0.
	syl	Dar+da+nelles
	pron	<2da:d*1nelz>
	pos	n.
	def	the strait between the Aegean and the Sea of Marmara, separating European from Asian Turkey. Ancient name: {Hellespont}.
Dardanus	0.
	syl	Dar+da+nus
	pron	<1da:d*n*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the son of Zeus and Electra who founded the royal house of Troy.
Dardic	1.
	syl	Dar+dic
	pron	<1da:dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to a group of languages spoken in Kashmir, N Pakistan, and E Afghanistan, regarded as a subbranch of the Indic branch of the Indo-European family but showing certain Iranian characteristics.
Dardic	2.
	syl	Dar+dic
	pron	<1da:dik>
	pos	n.
	def	this group of languages.
dare	ety	Old English durran; related to Old High German turran to venture; see #7durst 
dare	1.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage.
dare	2.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	can take an infinitive with or without to
	def	to be courageous enough to try (to do something).
	exam	1	she dares to dress differently from the others;
	exam	2	you wouldn't dare&!
dare	3.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to oppose without fear; defy.
I dare say	4.
	head	dare
	syl	I dare say.
	def	Also: {I daresay}.
dare	4.a.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	it is
	def	quite possible (that).
dare	4.b.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	vb.
	def	probably: used as sentence substitute.
dare	5.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	n.
	def	a challenge to do something as proof of courage.
dare	6.
	syl	dare
	pron	<de*>
	pos	n.
	def	something done in response to such a challenge.
darer	sub
	head	dare
	syl	dar+er
	pos	n.
daredevil	1.
	syl	dare+dev:il
	pron	<1de*2devL>
	pos	n.
	def	a recklessly bold person.
daredevil	2.
	syl	dare+dev:il
	pron	<1de*2devL>
	pos	adj.
	def	reckless; daring; bold.
daredevilry	sub
	head	daredevil
	or	daredeviltry
	syl	dare+2dev:il+ry
	pos	n.
daredeviltry	sub
	head	daredevil
	or	daredevilry
	syl	dare+2dev:il+try
	pos	n.
Dar es Salaam	0.
	syl	Dar es Sa+laam
	pron	<1da:r> <es> <s*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean: capital of German East Africa (1891-1916); university (1963). Pop.: 517000 (1975 est.).
Darfur	0.
	syl	Dar+fur
	pron	<da:1fu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the W Sudan since 1916; an independent kingdom until conquered by Egypt in 1874. Capital: El Fasher. Pop.: 1838707 (1973). Area: 496373 sq. km (191650 sq. miles).
darg	ety	C15: formed by syncope from day-work 
darg	1.
	syl	darg
	pron	<da:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a day's work.
darg	2.
	syl	darg
	pron	<da:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a specified amount of work; job.
dargah	ety	Persian
durgah	alt
	head	dargah
	or	dargah
	syl	dur+gah
	pron	<1dR:ga:>
	pos	n.
dargah	0.
	or	durgah
	syl	dar+gah
	pron	<1dR:ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	the tomb of a Muslim saint; a Muslim shrine.
daric	ety	C16: from Greek Dareikos, probably after Darius I of Persia
daric	0.
	syl	dar+ic
	pron	<1d@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold coin of ancient Persia. Compare {siglos}.
Darien	1.
	syl	Dar:i+en
	pron	<1de*ri*n>, <1d@->
	pos	n.
	def	the E part of the Isthmus of Panama, between the {Gulf of Darien} on the Caribbean coast and the Gulf of San Miguel on the Pacific coast; chiefly within the republic of Panama but extending also into Colombia.
Isthmus of	2.
	head	Darien
	syl	Isthmus of.
	def	the former name of the Isthmus of {Panama}. Spanish name: {Da+ri*'en} (da#!rjen).
daring	1.
	syl	dar+ing
	pron	<1de*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	bold or adventurous; reckless.
daring	2.
	syl	dar+ing
	pron	<1de*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	courage in taking risks; boldness.
daringly	sub
	head	daring
	syl	dar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Rub'en	infl
	head	Dario
	syl	Ru:b*'en
	pron	<ru1$BAn>
	pos	n.
Dario	0.
	syl	Da:ri:o
	pron	Spanish <da1rio>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1867-1916, Nicaraguan poet whose poetry includes (1896).
dariole	ety	C14: from Old French
dariole	0.
	syl	dar:i+ole
	pron	<1d@ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small narrow mould used for making individual sweet or savoury dishes. Also called: {dariole mould}.
Darius I	0.
	syl	Da:ri:us I
	pron	<d*1rI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called surname ??550-486 #7b.c., king of Persia (521-486), who extended the Persian empire and crushed the revolt of the Ionian city states (500). He led two expeditions against Greece but was defeated at Marathon (490).
Darius III	0.
	syl	Da:ri:us III
	pos	n.
	def	died 330 #7b.c., last Achaemenid king of Persia (336-330), who was defeated by Alexander the Great.
Darjeeling	1.
	syl	Dar+jee+ling
	pron	<da:1JEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE India, in West Bengal in the Himalayas, at an altitude of about 2250 m (7500 ft.). Pop.: 42873 (1971).
Darjeeling	2.
	syl	Dar+jee+ling
	pron	<da:1JEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-quality black tea grown in the mountains around Darjeeling.
dark	ety	Old English deorc; related to Old High German terchennen to hide
dark	1.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no light.
	exam	1	a dark street.
dark	2.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	reflecting or transmitting little light.
	exam	1	dark brown.
dark	3.a.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of complexion, hair colour, etc.
	def	not fair or blond; swarthy; brunette.
dark	3.b.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	dark-eyed.
dark	4.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy or dismal.
dark	5.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	sinister; evil.
	exam	1	a dark purpose.
dark	6.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	sullen or angry.
	exam	1	a dark scowl.
dark	7.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	ignorant or unenlightened.
	exam	1	a dark period in our history.
dark	8.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	secret or mysterious.
	exam	1	keep it dark.
dark	9.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting an (1) pro?!nounced with a velar articulation giving back vowel resonance. In English, is usually dark when final or preconsonantal. Compare { {light%1} (sense 28)}.
dark	10.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of light; darkness.
dark	11.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	n.
	def	night or nightfall.
dark	12.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark place, patch, or shadow.
dark	13.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of ignorance (esp. in the phrase {in the dark) }.
dark	14.
	syl	dark
	pron	<da:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {darken}.
darkish	sub
	head	dark
	syl	dark+ish
	pos	adj.
darkly	sub
	head	dark
	syl	dark+ly
	pos	adv.
darkness	sub
	head	dark
	syl	dark+ness
	pos	n.
Dark Ages	1.
	syl	Dark Ag:es
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	def	the period from about the late 5th century #7a.d. to about 1000 #7a.d., once considered an unenlightened period.
Dark Ages	2.
	syl	Dark Ag:es
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	usage	occasionally
	def	the whole medieval period.
the	infl
	head	Dark Continent
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Dark Continent	0.
	syl	Dark Con+ti+nent
	pos	n.
	def	a term for Africa when it was relatively unexplored.
darken	1.
	syl	dark+en
	pron	<1da:k*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dark or darker.
darken	2.
	syl	dark+en
	pron	<1da:k*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become gloomy, angry, or sad.
	exam	1	his mood darkened.
darken (someone's) door	3.
	head	darken
	syl	darken (someone's) door.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to visit someone.
	exam	1	never darken my door again&!
darkener	sub
	head	darken
	syl	dark+en+er
	pos	n.
dark-field illumination	0.
	syl	dark-field il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	illumination of the field of a microscope from the side so that the specimen is viewed against a dark background.
dark-field microscope	0.
	syl	dark-field mic:ro+scope
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {ultramicro?!scope}.
dark glasses	0.
	syl	dark glass:es
	pos	n.
	def	spectacles with lenses tinted to reduce transmitted light.
dark horse	1.
	syl	dark horse
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor in a race or contest about whom little is known; an unknown.
dark horse	2.
	syl	dark horse
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reveals little about himself or his activities, esp. one who has unexpected talents or abilities.
dark horse	3.
	syl	dark horse
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	a candidate who is unexpectedly nominated or elected.
dark lantern	0.
	syl	dark lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	a lantern having a sliding shutter or panel to dim or hide the light.
darkle	ety	C19: back formation from #7darkling 
darkle	1.
	syl	dar+kle
	pron	<1da:kL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to grow dark; darken.
darkle	2.
	syl	dar+kle
	pron	<1da:kL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to appear dark or indistinct.
darkling	ety	C15: from #7dark+ {-#7ling %2}
darkling	0.
	syl	dark+ling
	pron	<1da:kliG>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	in the dark or night.
dark reaction	0.
	syl	dark re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the stage of photosynthesis involving the reduction of carbon dioxide and the dissociation of water, using chemical energy stored in ATP: does not require the presence of light. Compare {light reaction}.
darkroom	0.
	syl	dark+room
	pron	<1da:k2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which photographs are processed in darkness or safe light.
darksome	0.
	syl	dark+some
	pron	<1da:ks*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	dark or darkish.
dark star	0.
	syl	dark star
	pos	n.
	def	an invisible star known to exist only from observation of its radio, infrared, or other spectrum or of its gravitational effect, such as an invisible component of a binary or multiple star.
darkie	infl
	head	darky
	or	darkey
	syl	dark:ie
	pron	<1da:ki>
	pos	n.
darkey	infl
	head	darky
	or	darkie
	syl	dark+ey
	pron	<1da:ki>
	pos	n.
darkies	infl
	head	darky
	or	darkeys
	syl	dark:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
darkeys	infl
	head	darky
	or	darkies
	syl	dark+eys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
darky	1.
	syl	dark:y
	pron	<1da:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an offensive word for a Negro.
darky	2.
	syl	dark:y
	pron	<1da:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	def	an offensive word for an Aborigine.
Jean Louis Xavier Francois	infl
	head	Darlan
	syl	Jean Louis Xa:vier Fran:*,cois
	pron	<Z?~a>, <lwi> <gzavje> <fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Darlan	0.
	syl	Dar:lan
	pron	French <dar1l?~a>, <lwi> <gzavje> <fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1942, French admiral and member of the Vichy government. He cooperated with the Allies after their invasion of North Africa; assassinated.
darling	ety	Old English d*_eorling; see {#7dear#7, -#7ling %1}
darling	1.
	syl	dar+ling
	pron	<1da:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person very much loved: often used as a term of address.
darling	2.
	syl	dar+ling
	pron	<1da:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a favourite.
	exam	1	the teacher's darling.
darling	3.
	syl	dar+ling
	pron	<1da:liG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	beloved.
darling	4.
	syl	dar+ling
	pron	<1da:liG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	much admired; pleasing.
	exam	1	a darling hat.
Grace	infl
	head	Darling
	syl	Grace.
	pos	n.
Darling	0.
	syl	Dar:ling
	pron	<1da:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	1815-42, English national heroine, famous for her rescue (1838) of some shipwrecked sailors with her father, a lighthouse keeper.
Darling Downs	0.
	syl	Dar+ling Downs
	pos	n.
	def	a plateau in NE Australia, in SE Queensland: a vast agricultural and stock-raising area.
Darling Range	0.
	syl	Dar+ling Range
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge in SW Western Australia, parallel to the coast. Highest point: about 573 m (1910 ft.).
Darling River	0.
	syl	Dar+ling Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Australia, rising in the Eastern Highlands and flowing southwest to the Murray River. Length: 2740 km (1702 miles).
Darlington	0.
	syl	Dar+ling+ton
	pron	<1da:liGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NE England in@T S@T Durham: @T developed@T mainly@T with@T the@T opening@T of@T the Stockton-Darlington railway (1825). Pop.: 85889 (1971).
Darmstadt	0.
	syl	Darm+stadt
	pron	<1da:mst@t>, German <1darm2Stat>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central West Germany, in Hesse: former capital of the grand duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt (1567-1945). Pop.: 140509 (1974 est.).
darn	ety	C16: probably from French (Channel Islands dialect) darner; compare Welsh, Breton darn piece
darn	H1.1.
	syl	darn
	pron	<da:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mend (a hole or a garment) with a series of crossing or interwoven stitches.
darn	H1.2.
	syl	darn
	pron	<da:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a patch of darned work on a garment.
darn	H1.3.
	syl	darn
	pron	<da:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or act of darning.
darner	sub
	head	darn
	syl	darn+er
	pos	n.
darn	H2.0.
	syl	darn
	pron	<da:n>
	pos	interj. adj. adj. adv. adv. n. n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {damn} (senses 1-4, 12).
darned	2.
	syl	darned
	pron	<da:nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another word for { {damned} (senses 2, 3)}.
darnel	ety	C14: probably related to French (Walloon dialect) darnelle, of obscure origin
darnel	0.
	syl	dar+nel
	pron	<1da:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several grasses of the genus esp. that grow as weeds in grain fields in Europe and Asia.
mushroom	alt
	head	darning egg
	or	darning egg
	syl	mush+room
	pos	n.
darning egg	0.
	or	mushroom
	syl	darn+ing egg
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded piece of wood used in darning to support the fabric around the hole.
darning needle	1.
	syl	darn+ing nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a long needle with a large eye used for darning.
darning needle	2.
	syl	darn+ing nee+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dialect name for a {dragonfly}.
Lord	infl
	head	Darnley
	syl	Lord.
	pos	n.
Darnley	0.
	syl	Darn:ley
	pron	<1da:nli>
	pos	n.
	def	title of (or 1545-67, Scottish nobleman; second husband of Mary Queen of Scots and father of James I of England. After murdering his wife's secretary, Rizzio (1566), he was himself assassinated (1567).
darogha	ety	Urdu
darogha	1.
	syl	da+ro+gha
	pron	<da:1r*uga:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Pakistan
	def	a manager.
darogha	2.
	syl	da+ro+gha
	pron	<da:1r*uga:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and Pakistan
	def	an inspector.
dart	ety	C14: from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to Old English daroth spear, Old High German tart dart
dart	1.
	syl	dart
	pron	<da:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small narrow pointed missile that is thrown or shot, as in the game of darts.
dart	2.
	syl	dart
	pron	<da:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden quick movement.
dart	3.
	syl	dart
	pron	<da:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a slender pointed structure, as in snails for aiding copulation or in nematodes for penetrating the host's tissues.
dart	4.
	syl	dart
	pron	<da:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tapered tuck made in dressmaking.
dart	5.
	syl	dart
	pron	<da:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or throw swiftly and suddenly; shoot.
	exam	1	she darted across the room.
dartingly	sub
	head	dart
	syl	dart+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
dartboard	0.
	syl	dart+board
	pron	<1da:t2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular piece of wood, cork, etc., used as the target in the game of darts. It is divided into numbered sectors with central inner and outer bullseyes.
darter	1.
	syl	dart+er
	pron	<1da:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {anhinga, snakebird}. any aquatic bird of the genus and family of tropical and subtropical inland waters, having a long slender neck and bill: order (pelicans, cormorants, etc.).
darter	2.
	syl	dart+er
	pron	<1da:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small brightly coloured North American freshwater fish of the genus and related genera: family (perches).
Dartford	0.
	syl	Dart+ford
	pron	<1da:tf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in NW Kent. Pop.: 45670 (1971).
Dartmoor	1.
	syl	Dart+moor
	pron	<1da:t2mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a moorland plateau in SW England, in SW Devon: a national park since 1951. Area: 945 sq. km (365 sq. miles).
Dartmoor	2.
	syl	Dart+moor
	pron	<1da:t2mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prison in SW England, on Dartmoor: England's main prison for long-term convicts.
Dartmoor	3.
	syl	Dart+moor
	pron	<1da:t2mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small strong breed of pony, originally from Dartmoor.
Dartmoor	4.
	syl	Dart+moor
	pron	<1da:t2mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardy coarse-wooled breed of sheep, originally from Dartmoor.
Dartmouth	1.
	syl	Dart+mouth
	pron	<1da:tm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW England, in S Devon: Royal Naval College (1905). Pop.: 5696 (1971).
Dartmouth	2.
	syl	Dart+mouth
	pron	<1da:tm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in S Nova Scotia, on Halifax Harbour: oil refineries and shipyards. Pop.: 64770 (1971).
darts	0.
	syl	darts
	pron	<da:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various competitive games in which darts are thrown at a dartboard.
Darwin	H1.0.
	syl	Dar+win
	pron	<1da:win>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Australia, capital of the Northern Territory: destroyed by a cyclone in 1974 but rebuilt on the same site. Pop.: 35281 (1971). Former name (1869-1911): {Palmerston}.
Charles (Robert) 	1.
	head	Darwin
	syl	Charles (Robert) .
	def	1809-82, English naturalist who formulated the theory of evolution by natural selection, expounded in (1859) and applied to man in (1871).
Erasmus	2.
	head	Darwin
	syl	E:ras:mus
	def	grandfather of Charles Darwin. 1731-1802, English physician and poet; author of (1794-96), anticipating Lamarck's views on evolution.
Darwin	H2.3.
	syl	Dar:win
	pron	<1da:win>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George How@.ard}, son of Charles Darwin. 1845-1912, English astronomer and mathematician noted for his work on tidal friction.
Darwinian	1.
	syl	Dar+win+i:an
	pron	<da:1wini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Charles Darwin or his theory of evolution.
Darwinian	2.
	syl	Dar+win+i:an
	pron	<da:1wini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who accepts, supports, or uses this theory.
Darwinian theory	alt
	head	Darwinism
	or	Darwinism
	syl	Dar+win+i:an the:o+ry
	pos	n.
Darwinism	0.
	or	Darwinian theory
	syl	Dar+win+ism
	pron	<1da:wi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of the origin of animal and plant species by evolution through a process of natural selection. Compare {Lamarckism}. See also {Neo-Darwinism}.
Darwinist	sub
	head	Darwinism
	or	Darwinite
	syl	Dar+win+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Darwinite	sub
	head	Darwinism
	or	Darwinist
	syl	Dar+win+ite
	pos	n. adj.
Darwinistic	sub
	head	Darwinism
	syl	Dar+win+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Darwin's finches	0.
	syl	Dar+win's finch:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the finches of the subfamily of the Galapagos Islands, showing great variation in bill structure and feeding habits: provided Darwin with evidence to support his theory of evolution.
dash	H1.1.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hurl; crash.
	exam	1	he dashed the cup to the floor;
	exam	2	the waves dashed against the rocks.
dash	H1.2.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mix.
	exam	1	white paint dashed with blue.
dash	H1.3.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move hastily or recklessly; rush.
	exam	1	he dashed to her rescue.
dash	H1.4.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off or down
	def	to write (down) or finish (off) hastily.
dash	H1.5.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to destroy; frustrate.
	exam	1	his hopes were dashed.
dash	H1.6.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to daunt (someone); cast down; discourage.
	exam	1	he was dashed by her refusal.
dash	H1.7.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a sudden quick movement; dart.
dash	H1.8.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a small admixture.
	exam	1	coffee with a dash of cream.
dash	H1.9.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a violent stroke or blow.
dash	H1.10.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the sound of splashing or smashing.
	exam	1	the dash of the waves.
dash	H1.11.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	panache; style.
	exam	1	he rides with dash.
dash	H1.12.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the punctuation mark {&-} , used singly in place of a colon, esp. to indicate a sudden change of subject or grammatical anacoluthon, or in pairs to enclose a parenthetical remark.
dash	H1.13.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the symbol (-) used, in combination with the symbol (@.), in the written representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes. Compare {dah}.
dash	H1.14.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {sprint}.
dash	H1.15.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {dashboard}.
dash	H2.0.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	interj. adj. adj. adv. adv. vb. vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a euphemistic word for { {damn} (senses 1, 3, 4, 12)}.
dash	ety	C16: perhaps from Fanti
dash	H3.1.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African.
	def	a gift, commission, tip, or bribe.
dash	H3.2.
	syl	dash
	pron	<d@S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	W. African.
	def	to give (a dash) to someone.
dashboard	1.
	syl	dash+board
	pron	<1d@S2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (Brit.): {fascia}. the instrument panel in a car, boat, or aircraft. Sometimes short?!ened to {dash}.
dashboard	2.
	syl	dash+board
	pron	<1d@S2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a board at the side of a carriage or boat to protect against splashing.
dasheen	ety	C19: perhaps changed from French de Chine of China
dasheen	0.
	syl	da+sheen
	pron	<d@1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {taro}.
dasher	0.
	syl	dash+er
	pron	<1d@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plunger in a churn, often with paddles attached.
dashiki	ety	C20: of W African origin
dashiki	0.
	syl	da+shi+ki
	pron	<da:1SEki>
	pos	n.
	def	a large loose-fitting buttonless upper garment worn esp. by Negroes in the U.S., Africa, and the Caribbean.
dashing	1.
	syl	dash+ing
	pron	<1d@SiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	spirited; lively.
	exam	1	a dashing young man.
dashing	2.
	syl	dash+ing
	pron	<1d@SiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	stylish; showy.
	exam	1	a dashing hat.
dashingly	sub
	head	dashing
	syl	dash+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
dashpot	ety	C20: from #7dash %1+#7pot 
dashpot	0.
	syl	dash+pot
	pron	<1d@S2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for damping vibrations; the vibrating part is attached to a piston moving in a liquid-filled cylinder.
Dasht-e-Kavir	alt
	head	Dasht-i-Kavir
	or	Dasht-i-Kavir
	syl	Dasht-e-Ka:vir
	pron	<2d@StEk@1vi*>
	pos	n.
Dasht-i-Kavir	0.
	or	Dasht-e-Kavir
	syl	Dasht-i-Ka:vir
	pron	<2d@StEk@1vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt waste on the central plateau of Iran: a treacherous marsh beneath a salt crust. Also called: {Kavir Desert}.
Dasht-e-Lut	alt
	head	Dasht-i-Lut
	or	Dasht-i-Lut
	syl	Dasht-e-Lut
	pron	<2d@StE1lut>
	pos	n.
Dasht-i-Lut	0.
	or	Dasht-e-Lut
	syl	Dasht-i-Lut
	pron	<2d@StE1lut>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert plateau in central and E central Iran.
dassie	ety	C19: from Afrikaans
dassie	0.
	syl	das+sie
	pron	<1d@si>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {hyrax}, esp. the rock hyrax.
dastard	ety	C15 (in the sense: dullard): probably from Old Norse d@astr exhausted, out of breath
dastard	0.
	syl	das+tard
	pron	<1d@st*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a contemptible sneaking coward.
dastardly	0.
	syl	das+tard+ly
	pron	<1d@st*dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean and cowardly.
dastardliness	sub
	head	dastardly
	syl	das+tard+li+ness
	pos	n.
dasyure	ety	C19: from New Latin Dasy*_urus, from Greek dasus shaggy+ oura tail; see #7dense 
dasyure	0.
	syl	das:y+ure
	pron	<1d@si2ju*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small carnivorous marsupial, such as ({eastern dasyure}) , of the subfamily of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands. See also {Tasmanian devil}.
dat	0.
	syl	dat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dative.
data	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: (things) given, from dare to give#e Usage. Although now generally used as a singular noun, data is properly a plural.
data	1.
	syl	da:ta
	pron	<1dAt*>, <1da:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of observations, measurements, or facts; information.
data	2.
	syl	da:ta
	pron	<1dAt*>, <1da:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {information}. the information operated on by a computer program.
data bank	0.
	syl	da:ta bank
	def	or a store of a large amount of information, esp. in a form that can be handled by a computer.
data capture	0.
	syl	da:ta cap+ture
	pos	n.
	def	any process for converting information into a form that can be handled by a computer.
data processing	0.a.
	syl	da:ta pro+ces+sing
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of operations performed on data, esp. by a computer, in order to extract information, reorder files, etc.
data processing	0.b.
	syl	da:ta pro+ces+sing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a data-processing centre.
	def	See also {automatic data processing}.
datary	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin dat*_arius (unattested) official who dated papal letters, from Late Latin data #7date %1
dataries	infl
	head	datary
	syl	da+ta+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
datary	0.
	syl	da+ta+ry
	pron	<1dAt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the head of the {da+tar@.i@.a} (de$I#!t$e$$r$I$$), the papal office that assesses candidates for benefices reserved to the Holy See.
data set	0.
	syl	da:ta set
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {file%1} (sense 7)}.
datcha	0.
	syl	da+tcha
	pron	<1d@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dacha}.
date	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin dare to give, as in the phrase epistula data Romae letter handed over at Rome
date	H1.1.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified day of the month.
	exam	1	today's date is October 27.
date	H1.2.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the particular day or year of an event.
	exam	1	the date of the Norman Conquest was 1066.
date	H1.3.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inscription on a coin, letter, etc., stating when it was made or written.
date	H1.4.a.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an appointment for a particular time, esp. with a person of the opposite sex.
	exam	1	she has a dinner date.
date	H1.4.b.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the person with whom the appointment is made.
date	H1.5.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the present moment; now (esp. in the phrases {to date, up to date}) .
date	xref
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	exam	1	vb
date	H1.6.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a letter, coin, etc.) with the day, month, or year.
date	H1.7.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a date of occurrence or creation to.
date	H1.8.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from or back to
	def	to have originated (at a specified time).
	exam	1	his decline dates from last summer.
date	H1.9.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal the age of.
	exam	1	that dress dates her.
date	H1.10.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to become old-fashioned.
	exam	1	some good films hardly date at all.
date	H1.11.a.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to be a boy-friend or girl-friend of (someone of the opposite sex).
date	H1.11.b.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to accompany (a member of the opposite sex) on a date.
datable	sub
	head	date
	or	dateable
	syl	dat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dateable	sub
	head	date
	or	datable
	syl	date+a:ble
	pos	adj.
date	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin, from Greek daktulos finger
date	H2.1.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the date palm, having sweet edible flesh and a single large woody seed.
date	H2.2.
	syl	date
	pron	<dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {date palm}.
dated	0.
	syl	dat+ed
	pron	<1dAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfashionable; outmoded.
date line	0.
	syl	date line
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	short for {International Date Line}.
dateline	0.
	syl	date+line
	pron	<1dAt2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	the date and location of a story, placed at the top of an article.
date palm	0.
	syl	date palm
	pos	n.
	def	a tall feather palm, native to Syria but grown in other tropical regions for its sweet edible fruit (dates).
dates	0.
	syl	dates
	pron	<dAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the years of a person's birth and death or of the beginning and end of an event.
date stamp	1.
	syl	date stamp
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustable rubber stamp for recording the date.
date stamp	2.
	syl	date stamp
	pos	n.
	def	an inked impression made by this.
dative	ety	C15: from Latin dat*_ivus, from dare to give; translation of Greek dotikos 
dative	1.
	syl	da+tive
	pron	<1dAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives used to express the indirect object, to identify the recipients, and for other purposes. {~}
dative	2.a.
	syl	da+tive
	pron	<1dAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the dative case.
dative	2.b.
	syl	da+tive
	pron	<1dAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or speech element in this case.
datival	sub
	head	dative
	syl	da+ti+val
	pron	<dA1tIvL>
	pos	adj.
datively	sub
	head	dative
	syl	da+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
dative bond	0.
	syl	da+tive bond
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {coordinate bond}.
dato	ety	C19: from Spanish, ultimately from Malay dato' grandfather
datos	infl
	head	dato
	syl	da:tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dato	0.
	syl	da:to
	pron	<1da:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief of any of certain Muslim tribes in the Philippine Islands.
datolite	ety	C19: dato- from Greek dateisthai to divide+-#7lite 
datolite	0.
	syl	da+to+lite
	pron	<1dAt*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of calcium and boron in monoclinic crystalline form, occurring in cavities in igneous rocks. Formula: CaBSiO\4(OH).
Hussein bin Onn	infl
	head	Datuk
	syl	Hus:sein bin Onn
	pron	<hu:1sAn> <bin> <on>
	pos	n.
Datuk	0.
	syl	Da:tuk
	pron	<d@1tuk>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Malaysian statesman; prime minister of Malaysia since 1976.
datum	ety	C17: from Latin: something given; see #7data 
data	infl
	head	datum
	syl	da+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
datum	1.
	syl	da+tum
	pron	<1dAt*m>, <1da:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a single piece of information; fact.
datum	2.
	syl	da+tum
	pron	<1dAt*m>, <1da:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact or proposition, known or assumed, from which inferences can be drawn. See also {sense datum}.
datum plevel	infl
	head	datum plane
	or	datum pline
	syl	da+tum plev+el
	pos	n.
datum pline	infl
	head	datum plane
	or	datum plevel
	syl	da+tum pline
	pos	n.
datum plane	0.
	syl	da+tum plane
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the horizontal plane from which heights and depths are calculated.
datura	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Hindi dhat*_ura jimson weed, from Sanskrit dhatt*_ura 
datura	0.
	syl	da+tu+ra
	pron	<d*1tju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various solanaceous plant of the genus such as the moonflower and thorn apple, having large trumpet-shaped flowers, prickly pods, and narcotic properties.
daub	ety	C14: from Old French dauber to paint, whitewash, from Latin dealb*_are, from alb*_are to whiten, from albus white
daub	1.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smear or spread (paint, mud, etc.), esp. carelessly.
daub	2.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or coat (with paint, plaster, etc.) carelessly.
daub	3.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to paint (a picture) clumsily or badly.
daub	4.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	an unskilful or crude painting.
daub	5.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	something daubed on, esp. as a wall covering. See also {wattle and daub}.
daub	6.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a smear (of paint, mud, etc.)
daub	7.
	syl	daub
	pron	<dc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of daubing.
dauber	sub
	head	daub
	syl	daub+er
	pos	n.
dauby	sub
	head	daub
	syl	daub:y
	pos	adj.
daube	ety	from French
daube	0.
	syl	daube
	pron	<d*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a braised meat stew.
daubry	alt
	head	daubery
	or	daubery
	syl	daub+ry
	pron	<1dc:bri>
	pos	n.
daubery	1.
	or	daubry
	syl	daub+er:y
	pron	<1dc:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of daubing.
daubery	2.
	or	daubry
	syl	daub+er:y
	pron	<1dc:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an unskilful painting, etc.
Charles Francois	infl
	head	Daubigny
	syl	Charles Fran:*,cois
	pron	<Sarl> <fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Daubigny	0.
	syl	Dau:bi:gny
	pron	French <dobi1$ji>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-78, French landscape painter associated with the Barbizon School.
Alphonse	infl
	head	Daudet
	syl	Al:phonse
	pron	<al1f?~cs>
	pos	n.
Daudet	0.
	syl	Dau:det
	pron	French <do1de>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-97, French novelist, short-story writer, and dramatist: noted particularly for his humorous sketches of Proven*,cal life, as in (1866).
Daugava	0.
	syl	Dau+ga+va
	pron	<1dauga2va>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latvian name for the Western {Dvina}.
Daugavpils	0.
	syl	Dau+gav+pils
	pron	Russian <1daugaf2pils>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, in the SE Latvian SSR on the Western Dvina River: founded in 1274 by Teutonic Knights; ruled by Poland (1559-1772) and Russia (1772-1915); retaken by the Russians in 1940. Pop.: 110000 (1975 est.). German name (until 1893): {D*"unaburg}. Former Russian name (1893-1920): {Dvinsk}.
daughter	ety	Old English dohtor; related to Old High German tohter daughter, Greek thugat*_er, Sanskrit duhit*'a 
daughter	1.
	syl	daugh+ter
	pron	<1dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female offspring; a girl or woman in relation to her parents.
daughter	2.
	syl	daugh+ter
	pron	<1dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female descendant.
daughter	3.
	syl	daugh+ter
	pron	<1dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female from a certain country, etc., or one closely connected with a certain environment, etc..
	exam	1	a daughter of the church.
daughter	4.
	syl	daugh+ter
	pron	<1dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a form of address for a girl or woman.
daughter	5.
	syl	daugh+ter
	pron	<1dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting a cell or unicellular organism produced by the division of one of its own kind.
daughter	6.
	syl	daugh+ter
	pron	<1dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; Physics. of a nuclide
	def	formed from another nuclide by radioactive decay.
daughterhood	sub
	head	daughter
	syl	daugh+ter+hood
	pos	n.
daughter-like	sub
	head	daughter
	syl	daugh:ter-2like
	pos	adj.
daughterliness	sub
	head	daughter
	syl	daugh+ter+li+ness
	pos	n.
daughterly	sub
	head	daughter
	syl	daugh+ter+ly
	pos	adj.
daughters-in-law	infl
	head	daughter-in-law
	syl	daugh:ters-in-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daughter-in-law	0.
	syl	daugh:ter-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of one's son.
Daughters of the	infl
	head	Daughters of the American Revolution
	syl	Daugh+ters of the.
	pos	n.
Daughters of the American Revolution	0.
	syl	Daugh+ters of the A:mer:i+can Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an organization of women descended from patriots of the period of the War of Independence. Abbrev.: {D.A.R}.
Honor'e	infl
	head	Daumier
	syl	Ho:no:r*'e
	pron	<cnc1rA>
	pos	n.
Daumier	0.
	syl	Dau:mier
	pron	French <do1mjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1808-79, French painter and lithographer, noted particularly for his political and social caricatures.
daunt	ety	C13: from Old French danter, changed from donter to conquer, from Latin domit*_are to tame
daunt	1.
	syl	daunt
	pron	<dc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to intimidate.
daunt	2.
	syl	daunt
	pron	<dc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to dishearten.
daunter	sub
	head	daunt
	syl	daunt+er
	pos	n.
dauntingly	sub
	head	daunt
	syl	daunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
dauntless	0.
	syl	daunt+less
	pron	<1dc:ntlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	bold; fearless; intrepid.
dauntlessly	sub
	head	dauntless
	syl	daunt+less+ly
	pos	adv.
dauntlessness	sub
	head	dauntless
	syl	daunt+less+ness
	pos	n.
dauphin	ety	C15: from Old French: originally a family name; adopted as a title by the Counts of Vienne and later by the French crown princes
dauphin	0.
	syl	dau+phin
	pron	<1dc:fin>, French <do1f*~e>
	pos	n.
	usage	from 1349-1830
	def	the title of the direct heir to the French throne; the eldest son of the king of France.
dauphiness	alt
	head	dauphine
	or	dauphine
	syl	dau+phin+ess
	pron	<1dc:finis>
	pos	n.
dauphine	0.
	or	dauphiness
	syl	dau+phine
	pron	<1dc:fEn>, French <do1fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	the wife of a dauphin.
Davao	0.
	syl	Da+vao
	pron	<da:1vau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Philippines, in SE Mindanao. Pop.: 515520 (1975 est.).
davenport	ety	C19: supposedly the maker's name
davenport	1.
	syl	dav+en+port
	pron	<1d@v*n2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small decorative writing desk with drawers.
davenport	2.
	syl	dav+en+port
	pron	<1d@v*n2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large sofa, esp. one convertible into a bed.
David	1.
	syl	Da:vid
	pron	<1dAvid>
	pos	n.
	def	the second king of the Hebrews (about 1000-962 #7b.c.) #7, who united Israel as a kingdom with Jerusalem as its capital.
Jacques Louis	infl
	head	David
	syl	Jacques Louis
	pron	<Zak> <1lwi>
	pos	n.
David	2.
	syl	Da:vid
	pron	French <da1vid>
	pos	n.
	def	1748-1825, French neoclassical painter of such works as the (1784), (1787), and (1799). He actively sup?!ported the French Revolution and became court painter to Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804; banished at the Bourbon resto?!ration.
Saint	3.
	head	David
	syl	Saint.
	def	6th-century #7a.d. Welsh bishop; patron saint of Wales. Feast day: March 1.
David I	0.
	syl	Da:vid I
	pos	n.
	def	1084-1153, king of Scotland (1124-53) who supported his niece Matilda's claim to the English throne and unsuccessfully invaded England on her behalf.
Peter Maxwell	1.
	head	Davies
	syl	Pe:ter Max:well.
	def	born 1934, English composer. His style owes a considerable debt to medieval music; works include the opera (1970).
William Henry	2.
	head	Davies
	syl	Wil:liam Hen:ry.
	def	1871-1940, Welsh poet, noted also for his (1908).
da Vinci	0.
	syl	da Vin:ci
	pron	<d*> <1vinCi>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Leonardo da Vinci}.
Bette	1.
	head	Davis
	syl	Bet:te
	pron	<1beti>
	def	born 1908, U.S. film actress, whose films include (1934), (1938), (1962), and (1965).
Colin	2.
	head	Davis
	syl	Col:in.
	def	born 1927, English conductor, noted for his interpretation of the music of Berlioz.
Jefferson	3.
	head	Davis
	syl	Jef:fer:son.
	def	1808-89, president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War (1861-65).
Joe	4.
	head	Davis
	syl	Joe.
	def	1901-78, English billiards and snooker player: world champion from 1927 to 1946.
John	5.
	head	Davis
	syl	John.
	def	Also called: {John Da@.vys}. ??1550-1605, English navigator: discovered the Falkland Islands (1592); searched for a Northwest Passage.
Miles	6.
	head	Davis
	syl	Miles.
	def	born 1926, U.S. jazz trumpeter and composer.
Davis Cup	ety	C20: after Dwight F. Davis (1879-1945), American civic leader who donated the cup
Davis Cup	1.
	syl	Da:vis Cup
	pos	n.
	def	an annual international lawn tennis championship for men's teams.
Davis Cup	2.
	syl	Da:vis Cup
	pos	n.
	def	the trophy awarded for this.
Davis Strait	ety	named after John D#7avis 
Davis Strait	0.
	syl	Da:vis Strait
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Baffin Island, in Canada, and Greenland.
davit	ety	C14: from Anglo-French daviot, diminutive of Davi David
davit	0.
	syl	dav+it
	pron	<1d@vit>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	a cranelike device, usually one of a pair, fitted with a tackle for suspending or lowering equipment, esp. a lifeboat.
Davy	0.
	syl	Da:vy
	pron	<1dAvi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hum@.phrey}. 1778-1829, English chemist who isolated sodium, magnesium, chlorine, and other elements and suggested the electrical nature of chemical combination. He invented the {Davy lamp}.
Davy Jones	ety	C18: of unknown origin
Davy Jones	1.
	syl	Da:vy Jones
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Davy Jones's locker}. the ocean's bottom, esp. when regarded as the grave of those lost or buried at sea.
Davy Jones	2.
	syl	Da:vy Jones
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit or devil of the sea.
Davy lamp	ety	C19: named after Sir H. D#7avy, who invented it
Davy lamp	0.
	syl	Da:vy lamp
	pos	n.
	def	See {safety lamp}.
daw	ety	C15: related to Old High German taha 
daw	0.
	syl	daw
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic, dialect, or poetic name for a {jackdaw}.
dawdle	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
dawdle	1.
	syl	daw+dle
	pron	<1dc:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be slow or lag behind.
dawdle	2.
	syl	daw+dle
	pron	<1dc:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to waste (time); trifle.
dawdler	sub
	head	dawdle
	syl	daw+dler
	pos	n.
dawdlingly	sub
	head	dawdle
	syl	daw+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
Charles Gates	infl
	head	Dawes
	syl	Charles Gates.
	pos	n.
Dawes	0.
	syl	Dawes
	pron	<dc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1951, U.S. financier, diplomat, and statesman, who devised the Dawes Plan for German reparations payments after World War I; vice president of the U.S. (1925-29); Nobel peace prize 1925.
dawn	ety	Old English dagian to dawn; see #7day 
dawn	1.
	syl	dawn
	pron	<dc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	daybreak; sunrise. Related adj.: {auroral}.
dawn	2.
	syl	dawn
	pron	<dc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sky when light first appears in the morning.
dawn	3.
	syl	dawn
	pron	<dc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning of something.
dawn	4.
	syl	dawn
	pron	<dc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin to grow light after the night.
dawn	5.
	syl	dawn
	pron	<dc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin to develop, appear, or expand.
dawn	6.
	syl	dawn
	pron	<dc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to begin to become apparent (to).
dawnlike	sub
	head	dawn
	syl	dawn+2like
	pos	adj.
dawn chorus	0.
	syl	dawn cho+rus
	pos	n.
	def	the singing of large numbers of birds at dawn.
dawn redwood	0.
	syl	dawn red+wood
	pos	n.
	def	a deciduous conifer, native to China but planted in other regions as an ornamental tree: family Until recently it was thought to be extinct.
Dawson	0.
	syl	Daw+son
	pron	<1dc:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Canada, in the Yukon on the Yukon River: a boom town during the Klondike gold rush (at its height in 1899). Pop.: 762 (1971).
Dawson Creek	0.
	syl	Daw+son Creek
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Canada, in NE British Columbia: SE terminus of the Alaska Highway. Pop.: 11885 (1971).
day	ety	Old English d@ag; related to Old High German tag, Old Norse dagr 
day	1.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {civil day}. the period of time, the {calendar day}, of 24 hours duration reckoned from one midnight to the next.
day	2.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of light between sunrise and sunset, as distinguished from the night.
day	3.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a day occupied with regular activity, esp. work.
	exam	1	he took a day off.
day	4.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	mod	some?!times; pl.
	def	a period or point in time.
	exam	1	he was a good singer in his day;
	exam	2	in days gone by;
	exam	3	any day now.
day	5.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time, the {sidereal day}, during which the earth makes one complete revolution on its axis relative to a particular star. The {mean sidereal day} lasts 23 hours 56 minutes 4.1 seconds.
day	6.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time, the {solar day}, during which the earth makes one complete revolution on its axis relative to the sun. The {mean solar day} lasts 24 hours 3 minutes 56.5 seconds.
day	7.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time taken by a specified planet to make one complete rotation on its axis.
	exam	1	the Martian day.
day	8.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a day designated for a special observance, esp. a holiday.
	exam	1	Christmas Day.
all in a day's work	9.
	head	day
	syl	all in a day's work.
	def	part of one's normal activity; no trouble.
at the end of the day	10.
	head	day
	syl	at the end of the day.
	def	in the final reckoning.
day of rest	11.
	head	day
	syl	day of rest.
	def	the Sabbath; Sunday.
end one's days	12.
	head	day
	syl	end one's days.
	def	to pass the end of one's life.
every dog has his day	13.
	head	day
	syl	every dog has his day.
	def	one's luck will come.
in this day and age	14.
	head	day
	syl	in this day and age.
	def	nowadays.
it's early days	15.
	head	day
	syl	it's early days.
	def	it's too early to tell how things will turn out.
late in the day	16.
	head	day
	syl	late in the day.
	def	very late (in a particular situation).
day	17.a.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	I look forward to that.
day	17.b.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	that is most unlikely to happen.
day	18.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a time of success, recognition, power, etc..
	exam	1	his day will soon come.
day	19.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a struggle or issue at hand.
	exam	1	the day is lost.
day	20.a.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground surface over a mine.
day	20.b.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the day level.
from day to day	21.
	head	day
	syl	from day to day.
	def	without thinking of the future.
call it a day	22.
	head	day
	syl	call it a day.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to stop work or other activity.
	exam	1	we tried for weeks to make him change his mind, but eventually had to call it a day.
day after day	23.
	head	day
	syl	day after day.
	def	without respite; relentlessly.
day by day	24.
	head	day
	syl	day by day.
	def	gradually or progressively; daily.
	exam	1	he weakened day by day.
day out	infl
	head	day
	syl	day out.
day in	25.
	head	day
	syl	day in
	def	every day and all day long.
one of these days	26.
	head	day
	syl	one of these days.
	def	at some future time.
day	27.
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or occurring in the day.
	exam	1	the day shift.
day	xref
	syl	day
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {diurnal}.
Dayaks	infl
	head	Dayak
	or	Dayak
	syl	Day+aks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dayak	infl
	or	Dayaks
	syl	Day+ak.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dayak	0.
	syl	Day+ak
	pron	<1dI@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Dyak}.
Moshe	infl
	head	Dayan
	syl	Mo:she
	pron	<1moSe>
	pos	n.
Dayan	0.
	syl	Da:yan
	pron	<da:1ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, Israeli soldier and statesman; minister of defence (1967; 1969-74) and foreign minister since 1977.
day bed	1.
	syl	day bed
	pos	n.
	def	an armless couch intended for use as a seat by day and as a bed by night.
day bed	2.
	syl	day bed
	pos	n.
	def	a long seat on which to recline during the day.
day blindness	0.
	syl	day blind+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {hemeralopia}.
daybook	0.
	syl	day+book
	pron	<1dA2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	a book in which the transactions of each day are recorded as they occur.
dayboy	0.
	syl	day+boy
	pron	<1dA2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a boy who attends a boarding school daily, but returns home each evening.
daybreak	0.
	syl	day+break
	pron	<1dA2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the time in the morning when light first appears; dawn; sunrise.
day-clean	0.
	syl	day-clean
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean and West African informal.
	def	the time after first dawn when the sun begins to shine; clear daybreak.
daydream	1.
	syl	day+dream
	pron	<1dA2drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasant dreamlike fantasy indulged in while awake; idle reverie.
daydream	2.
	syl	day+dream
	pron	<1dA2drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasant scheme or wish that is unlikely to be fulfilled; pipe dream.
daydream	3.
	syl	day+dream
	pron	<1dA2drEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have daydreams; indulge in idle fantasy.
daydreamer	sub
	head	daydream
	syl	day+2dream+er
	pos	n.
daydreamy	sub
	head	daydream
	syl	day+2dream:y
	pos	adj.
dayflower	0.
	syl	day+flow:er
	pron	<1dA2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical and sub?!tropical plants of the genus having jointed creeping stems, narrow pointed leaves, and blue or purplish flowers which wilt quickly: family
dayflies	infl
	head	dayfly
	syl	day+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dayfly	0.
	syl	day+fly
	pron	<1dA2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {mayfly}.
Day Lewis	alt
	head	Day-Lewis
	or	Day-Lewis
	syl	Day Lew:is
	pron	<1dA1lu:is>
	pos	n.
C (ecil) 	infl
	head	Day-Lewis
	syl	C (ecil) .
	pos	n.
Day-Lewis	0.
	or	Day Lewis
	syl	Day-Lew:is
	pron	<1dA1lu:is>
	pos	n.
	def	1904-72, English poet, critic, and (under the pen name author of detective stories; poet laureate (1968-72).
daylight	1.a.
	syl	day+light
	pron	<1dA2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	light from the sun.
daylight	1.b.
	syl	day+light
	pron	<1dA2lIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	daylight film.
daylight	2.
	syl	day+light
	pron	<1dA2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period when it is light; daytime.
daylight	3.
	syl	day+light
	pron	<1dA2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	daybreak.
daylight	4.a.
	syl	day+light
	pron	<1dA2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to understand something previously obscure.
daylight	4.b.
	syl	day+light
	pron	<1dA2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to realize that the end of a difficult task is approaching.
daylight robbery	0.
	syl	day+light rob+ber:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	blatant overcharging.
daylights	0.
	syl	day+lights
	pron	<1dA2lIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	consciousness or wits (esp. in the phrases {scare, knock}, or {beat the (living) daylights out of someone) }.
daylight-saving time	0.
	syl	day:light-sav:ing time
	pos	n.
	def	time set usually one hour ahead of the local standard time, widely adopted in the summer to provide extra daylight in the evening. See also {British Summer Time}.
day lily	1.
	syl	day lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any widely cultivated Eurasian liliaceous plant of the genus having large yellow, orange, or red lily-like flowers, which typically last for only one day and are immediately succeeded by others.
day lily	2.
	syl	day lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these plants.
daylong	0.
	syl	day+long
	pron	<1dA2loG>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	lasting the entire day; all day.
day name	0.
	syl	day name
	pos	n.
	qual	West African.
	def	a name indicating a person's day of birth.
day-neutral	0.
	syl	day-neu:tral
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having an ability to mature and bloom that is not affected by day length.
Day of Atonement	0.
	syl	Day of A:tone+ment
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Yom Kippur}.
Day of Judgment	0.
	syl	Day of Judg+ment
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Judgment Day}.
day release	0.
	syl	day re+lease
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a system whereby workers are released for part-time education without loss of pay.
day return	0.
	syl	day re+turn
	pos	n.
	def	a reduced fare for a journey (by train, etc.) travelling both ways in one day.
day room	0.
	syl	day room
	pos	n.
	def	a communal livingroom in a residential institution such as a hospital.
days	0.
	syl	days
	pron	<dAz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	during the day, esp. regularly.
	exam	1	he works days.
day school	1.
	syl	day school
	pos	n.
	def	a private school taking day students only. Compare {boarding school}.
day school	2.
	syl	day school
	pos	n.
	def	a school giving instruction during the daytime. Compare {night school}.
days of grace	0.
	syl	days of grace
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	days permitted by custom for payment of a promissory note, bill of exchange, etc., after it falls due.
dayspring	0.
	syl	day+spring
	pron	<1dA2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {dawn}.
daystar	1.
	syl	day+star
	pron	<1dA2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for the {sun}.
daystar	2.
	syl	day+star
	pron	<1dA2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for the { {morning star}}.
daytime	0.
	syl	day+time
	pron	<1dA2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the time between dawn and dusk; the day as distinct from evening or night.
day-to-day	0.
	syl	day-to-day
	pos	adj.
	def	routine; everyday.
	exam	1	day-to-day chores.
Dayton	0.
	syl	Day+ton
	pron	<1dAtN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Ohio: aviation research centre. Pop.: 214377 (1973 est.).
Daytona Beach	0.
	syl	Day+to+na Beach
	pron	<dA1t*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Florida, on the Atlantic: a resort with a beach of hard white sand, used since 1903 for motor speed trials. Pop.: 45327 (1970).
day trip	0.
	syl	day trip
	pos	n.
	def	a journey made to and from a place within one day.
day-tripper	sub
	head	day trip
	syl	day-2trip:per
	pos	n.
daze	ety	C14: from Old Norse dasa-, as in dasast to grow weary
daze	1.
	syl	daze
	pron	<dAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stun or stupefy, esp. by a blow or shock.
daze	2.
	syl	daze
	pron	<dAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bewilder, amaze, or dazzle.
daze	3.
	syl	daze
	pron	<dAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a state of stunned confusion or shock (esp. in the phrase {in a daze) }.
dazedly	sub
	head	daze
	syl	daz+ed+ly
	pron	<1dAzidli>
	pos	adv.
dazzle	ety	C15: from #7Daze 
dazzle	1.
	syl	daz+zle
	pron	<1d@zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to blind or be blinded partially and temporarily by sudden excessive light.
dazzle	2.
	syl	daz+zle
	pron	<1d@zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to amaze, as with brilliance.
	exam	1	she was dazzled by his wit.
dazzle	3.
	syl	daz+zle
	pron	<1d@zL>
	pos	n.
	def	bright light that dazzles.
dazzle	4.
	syl	daz+zle
	pron	<1d@zL>
	pos	n.
	def	bewilderment caused by glamour, brilliance, etc..
	exam	1	the dazzle of fame.
db	alt
	head	dB
	or	dB
	syl	db
dB	0.
	or	db
	syl	dB
	qual	symbol for
	def	decibel or decibels.
DBE	0.
	syl	D.B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (a Brit. title).
DBH	alt
	head	Dbh
	or	Dbh
	syl	D.B.H.
Dbh	0.
	or	DBH
	syl	D.b.h.
	qual	Forestry. abbrev. for
	def	diameter at breast height.
D Bib	0.
	syl	D. Bib.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Douay Bible.
dbl	0.
	syl	dbl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	double.
DC	0.
	syl	DC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	direct current. Compare {AC}.
DC	1.
	syl	D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	da capo.
DC	2.
	syl	D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S.
	def	District of Columbia.
DCB	0.
	syl	D.C.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (a Brit. title).
DCL	0.
	syl	D.C.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Civil Law.
DCM	0.
	syl	D.C.M.
	qual	Brit. military. abbrev. for
	def	Distinguished Conduct Medal.
DCMG	0.
	syl	D.C.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Dame Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (a Brit. title).
DCVO	0.
	syl	D.C.V.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Dame Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (a Brit. title).
dd	0.
	syl	dd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	delivered.
DD	0.
	syl	D.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Divinity.
D-day	ety	C20: from D (ay) -day; compare H-#7hour 
D-day	0.
	syl	D-day
	pos	n.
	def	the day selected for the start of some operation, esp. of the Allied invasion of Europe on June 6, 1944.
DDR	0.
	syl	DDR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Deutsche Demokratische Republik (East Germany; G.D.R.).
DDSc	alt
	head	DDS
	or	DDS
	syl	D.D.Sc.
DDS	0.
	or	DDSc
	syl	D.D.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Dental Surgery Science.
DDT	0.
	syl	DDT
	pos	n.
	def	dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane; a colourless odourless substance used as an insecticide. It is toxic to animals and is known to accumulate in the tissues.
de	ety	from Latin d*_e; see #7de -
De	infl
	head	de
	syl	De
de-	ety	from Latin, from d*_e (prep.) from, away from, out of, etc. In compound words of Latin origin, de- also means away, away from (decease) ; down (degrade) ; reversal (detect) ; removal (defoliate) ; and is used intensively (devote) and pejoratively (detest) 
de-	0.
	syl	de-
	exam	1	prefix forming verbs and verbal derivatives.
de-	1.
	syl	de-
	def	removal of or from something specified.
	exam	1	deforest;
	exam	2	dethrone.
de-	2.
	syl	de-
	def	reversal of something.
	exam	1	decode;
	exam	2	decompose;
	exam	3	desegregate.
de-	3.
	syl	de-
	def	departure from.
	exam	1	decamp.
deacon	ety	Old English, ultimately from Greek diakonos servant
deacon	1.
	syl	dea+con
	pron	<1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	in the Roman Catholic and other episcopal churches
	def	an ordained minister ranking immediately below a priest.
deacon	2.
	syl	dea+con
	pron	<1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	in Protestant churches
	def	a lay official appointed or elected to assist the minister, esp. in secular affairs.
deacon	3.
	syl	dea+con
	pron	<1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.; Scot.
	def	the president of an incorporated trade or body of craftsmen in a burgh.
deaconship	sub
	head	deacon
	syl	dea+con+2ship
	pos	n.
deaconess	0.
	syl	dea+con+ess
	pron	<1dEk*nis>
	pos	n.
	usage	Christianity. in the early church and in some modern Churches
	def	a female member of the laity with duties similar to those of a deacon.
deaconries	infl
	head	deaconry
	syl	dea+con+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deaconry	1.
	syl	dea+con+ry
	pron	<1dEk*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or status of a deacon.
deaconry	2.
	syl	dea+con+ry
	pron	<1dEk*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	deacons collectively.
deactivate	1.
	syl	de+ac+tiv+ate
	pron	<dE1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a bomb, etc.) harmless or inoperative.
deactivate	2.
	syl	de+ac+tiv+ate
	pron	<dE1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less radioactive.
deactivation	sub
	head	deactivate
	syl	de+2ac+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
deactivator	sub
	head	deactivate
	syl	de+1ac+ti+2va+tor
	pos	n.
dead	ety	Old English d*_ead; related to Old High German t*_ot, Old Norse dauthr; see {#7die %1}
dead	1.a.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer alive.
dead	1.b.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	as; n.
	def	.
	exam	1	the dead.
dead	2.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	not endowed with life; inanimate.
dead	3.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer in use, valid, effective, or relevant.
	exam	1	a dead issue;
	exam	2	a dead language.
dead	4.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	unresponsive or unaware; insensible.
	exam	1	he is dead to my strong?!est pleas.
dead	5.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in freshness, interest, or vitality.
	exam	1	a dead handshake.
dead	6.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of physical sensation; numb.
	exam	1	his gums were dead from the anaesthetic.
dead	7.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling death; deathlike.
	exam	1	a dead sleep.
dead	8.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer burning or hot.
	exam	1	dead coals.
dead	10.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dead beat}. very tired.
dead	11.a.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	drained of electric charge; discharged.
	exam	1	the battery was dead.
dead	11.b.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	not con?!nected to a source of potential difference or electric charge.
dead	12.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking acoustic resonance.
	exam	1	a dead sound;
	exam	2	a dead surface.
dead	13.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sport. of a ball, etc.
	def	out of play.
dead	14.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	unerring; accurate; precise (esp. in the phrase {a dead shot) }.
dead	15.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking resilience or bounce.
	exam	1	a dead ball.
dead	16.a.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of type
	def	set but no longer needed for use. Compare { {standing} (sense 7)}.
dead	16.b.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of copy
	def	already composed.
dead	17.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yielding a return; idle.
	exam	1	dead capital.
dead	18.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	certain to suffer a terrible fate; doomed.
	exam	1	you're dead if your mother catches you at that.
dead	19.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours
	def	not glossy or bright; lacklustre.
dead	20.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	def	stagnant.
	exam	1	dead air.
dead	21.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	shielded from view, as by a geographic feature or environmental condition.
	exam	1	a dead zone;
	exam	2	dead space.
dead as a doornail	22.
	head	dead
	syl	dead as a doornail.
	qual	Informal.
	def	completely dead.
dead from the neck up	23.
	head	dead
	syl	dead from the neck up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stupid or unintelligent.
dead to the world	24.
	head	dead
	syl	dead to the world.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fast asleep.
deat	infl
	head	dead
	syl	deat
wouldn't be seen dead (in	25.
	head	dead
	syl	wouldn't be seen dead (in
	def	etc.). to refuse to wear, to go (to), etc.
dead	26.
	syl	dead
	pron	<ded>
	pos	n.
	def	a period during which coldness, darkness, or some other quality associated with death is at its most intense.
	exam	1	the dead of winter.
dead on	28.
	head	dead
	syl	dead on.
	def	exactly right.
deadness	sub
	head	dead
	syl	dead+ness
	pos	n.
dead-and-alive	0.
	syl	dead-and-a:live
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of a place, activity, or person
	def	dull; uninteresting.
dead-ball line	0.
	syl	dead-ball line
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a line ten yards behind the goal line at each end of the field beyond which the ball is out of play.
deadbeat	1.
	syl	dead+beat
	pron	<1ded2bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a lazy or socially undesirable person.
deadbeat	2.
	syl	dead+beat
	pron	<1ded2bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a high grade escapement used in pendulum clocks.
deadbeat	3.
	syl	dead+beat
	pron	<1ded2bEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a clock escapement
	def	having a beat without any recoil.
deadbeat	4.a.
	syl	dead+beat
	pron	<1ded2bEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a system
	def	returning to an equilibrium position with little or no oscillation.
deadbeat	4.b.
	syl	dead+beat
	pron	<1ded2bEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an instrument or indicator
	def	indicating a true reading without oscillation.
dead centre	1.
	syl	dead cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	the exact top ({top dead centre}) or bottom ({bottom dead centre}) of the piston stroke in a reciprocating engine or pump.
dead centre	2.
	syl	dead cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a nonrotating pointed rod mounted in the tailstock or headstock of a lathe to support a workpiece. {~} Also called: {dead point}.
dead duck	0.
	syl	dead duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing doomed to death, failure, etc., esp. because of a mistake or misjudgment.
deaden	1.
	syl	dead+en
	pron	<1dedN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less sensitive, intense, lively, etc; damp or be damped down; dull.
deaden	2.
	syl	dead+en
	pron	<1dedN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make acoustically less resonant.
	exam	1	he deadened the room with heavy curtains.
deadener	sub
	head	deaden
	syl	dead+en+er
	pos	n.
dead end	1.
	syl	dead end
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cul-de-sac}.
dead end	2.
	syl	dead end
	pos	n.
	def	a situation in which further progress is impossible.
deadeye	1.
	syl	dead+eye
	pron	<1ded2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of disclike wooden blocks, supported by straps in grooves around them, between which a line is rove so as to draw them together to tighten a shroud. Compare { {bull's-eye} (sense 9)}.
deadeye	2.
	syl	dead+eye
	pron	<1ded2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an expert marksman.
deadfall	0.
	syl	dead+fall
	pron	<1ded2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of trap, used esp. for catching large animals, in which a heavy weight falls to crush the prey. Also called: {downfall}.
dead hand	0.
	syl	dead hand
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common word for {mortmain}.
deadhead	1.
	syl	dead+head
	pron	<1ded2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person who uses a free ticket, as for a train, the theatre, etc.
deadhead	2.
	syl	dead+head
	pron	<1ded2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a train, etc., travelling empty.
deadhead	3.
	syl	dead+head
	pron	<1ded2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a dull unenterprising person.
deadhead	4.
	syl	dead+head
	pron	<1ded2hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to drive an empty bus, train, etc.
Dead Heart	ety	C20: from the title The Dead Heart of Australia (1906) by J. W. Gregory
Dead Heart	0.
	syl	Dead Heart
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the remote interior of Australia.
dead heat	0.a.
	syl	dead heat
	pos	n.
	def	a race or contest in which two or more participants tie for first place.
dead heat	0.b.
	syl	dead heat
	pos	n.
	def	a tie between two or more contestants in any position.
dead letter	0.
	syl	dead let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a law or ordinance that is no longer enforced but has not been formally repealed.
deadlight	1.a.
	syl	dead+light
	pron	<1ded2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bull's-eye let into the deck or hull of a vessel to admit light to a cabin.
deadlight	1.b.
	syl	dead+light
	pron	<1ded2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a shutter of wood or metal for sealing off a porthole or cabin window.
deadlight	2.
	syl	dead+light
	pron	<1ded2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a skylight designed not to be opened.
deadline	0.
	syl	dead+line
	pron	<1ded2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a time limit for any activity.
dead load	0.
	syl	dead load
	pos	n.
	def	the intrinsic invariable weight of a structure, such as a bridge. Also called: {dead weight}. Compare {live load}.
deadlock	1.
	syl	dead+lock
	pron	<1ded2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of affairs in which further action between two opposing forces is impossible; stalemate.
deadlock	2.
	syl	dead+lock
	pron	<1ded2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a tie between opposite sides in a contest.
deadlock	3.
	syl	dead+lock
	pron	<1ded2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a lock having a full unchamfered bolt.
deadlock	4.
	syl	dead+lock
	pron	<1ded2lok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come to a deadlock.
deadlier	infl
	head	deadly
	syl	dead+li+er
	pos	adj.
deadliest	infl
	head	deadly
	syl	dead+li+est.
	pos	adj.
deadly	1.
	syl	dead+ly
	pron	<1dedli>
	pos	adj.
	def	likely to cause death.
	exam	1	deadly poison;
	exam	2	deadly combat.
deadly	2.
	syl	dead+ly
	pron	<1dedli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely boring.
deadly	3.
	syl	dead+ly
	pron	<1dedli>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	like death in appearance or certainty.
	exam	1	deadly pale;
	exam	2	a deadly sleep.
deadliness	sub
	head	deadly
	syl	dead+li+ness
	pos	n.
deadly nightshade	0.
	syl	dead+ly night+shade
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous Eurasian solanaceous plant, having dull purple bell-shaped flowers and small very poisonous black berries. Also called: {belladonna, dwale}.
deadly sins	0.
	syl	dead+ly sins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the sins of pride, covetousness, lust, envy, gluttony, anger, and sloth.
dead man's fingers	0.
	syl	dead man's fin+gers
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a soft coral, with long finger-like polyps.
pedal	alt
	head	dead man's handle
	or	dead man's handle
	syl	ped+al
	pos	n.
dead man's handle	0.
	or	pedal
	syl	dead man's han+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a safety-switch on a piece of machinery, such as a train, that allows operation only while depressed by the operator.
dead march	0.
	syl	dead march
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of solemn funeral music played to accompany a procession, esp. at military funerals.
dead-nettle	0.
	syl	dead-net:tle
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian plant of the genus such as (white dead-nettle), having leaves resembling nettles but lacking stinging hairs: family (labiates).
deadpan	0.
	syl	dead+pan
	pron	<1ded2p@n>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with a deliberately emotionless face or manner.
	exam	1	deadpan humour.
dead point	0.
	syl	dead point
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dead centre}}.
dead reckoning	0.
	syl	dead reck+on+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method of establishing one's position using the distance and direction travelled rather than astro?!nomical observations.
Dead Sea	0.
	syl	Dead Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a lake between Israel and Jordan, 397 m (1302 ft.) below sea level: the lowest lake in the world, with no outlet and very high salinity. Area: 1020 sq. km (394 sq. miles).
Dead Sea Scrolls	0.
	syl	Dead Sea Scrolls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection of manuscripts in Hebrew and Aramaic discovered in caves near the Dead Sea between 1947 and 1956. They are widely held to have been written between about 100 #7b.c. and 68 #7a.d. and provide important biblical evidence.
dead set	1.
	syl	dead set
	pos	adv.
	def	absolutely.
	exam	1	he is dead set against going to Spain.
dead set	2.
	syl	dead set
	pos	adv.
	def	the motionless position of a dog when pointing with its muzzle towards game.
dead set	3.
	syl	dead set
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hunting dog
	def	in this position.
dead stock	0.
	syl	dead stock
	pos	n.
	def	farm equipment. Compare {livestock}.
dead time	0.
	syl	dead time
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the interval of time immediately following a stimulus, during which an electrical device, component, etc., is insensitive to a further stimulus.
dead weight	1.
	syl	dead weight
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy weight or load.
dead weight	2.
	syl	dead weight
	pos	n.
	def	an oppressive burden; encumbrance.
dead weight	3.
	syl	dead weight
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the loaded and the unloaded weights of a ship.
dead weight	4.
	syl	dead weight
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dead load}.
dead weight	5.
	syl	dead weight
	pos	n.
	usage	in shipping
	def	freight chargeable by weight rather than by bulk.
deadwood	1.
	syl	dead+wood
	pron	<1ded2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	dead trees or branches.
deadwood	2.
	syl	dead+wood
	pron	<1ded2wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a useless person; encumbrance.
deadwood	3.
	syl	dead+wood
	pron	<1ded2wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a filler piece between the keel and the stern of a wooden vessel.
deaf	ety	Old English d*_eaf; related to Old Norse daufr 
deaf	1.a.
	syl	deaf
	pron	<def>
	pos	adj.
	def	partially or totally unable to hear.
deaf	1.b.
	syl	deaf
	pron	<def>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	the deaf.
	def	See also {tone-deaf}.
deaf	2.
	syl	deaf
	pron	<def>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing to heed.
	exam	1	deaf to the cries of the hungry.
deafly	sub
	head	deaf
	syl	deaf+ly
	pos	adv.
deafness	sub
	head	deaf
	syl	deaf+ness
	pos	n.
deaf-and-dumb	1.
	syl	deaf-and-dumb
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to hear or speak.
deaf-and-dumb	2.
	syl	deaf-and-dumb
	pos	adj.
	def	for the use of those unable to hear or speak.
deafen	0.
	syl	deaf+en
	pron	<1defN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make deaf, esp. momentarily, as by a loud noise.
deafeningly	sub
	head	deafen
	syl	deaf+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
deaf-mute	ety	C19: translation of French sourd-muet 
deaf-mute	1.
	syl	deaf-mute
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is unable to hear or speak.
deaf-mute	2.
	syl	deaf-mute
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to hear or speak.
deaf-muteness	sub
	head	deaf-mute
	or	deaf-mutism
	syl	deaf-2mute:ness
	pos	n.
deaf-mutism	sub
	head	deaf-mute
	or	deaf-muteness
	syl	deaf-2mut:ism
	pos	n.
Alfred	infl
	head	Deakin
	syl	Al:fred.
	pos	n.
Deakin	0.
	syl	Dea:kin
	pron	<1dEkin>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1919, Australian statesman. He was a leader of the movement for Australian federation; prime minister of Australia (1903-04; 1905-08; 1909-10).
deal	ety	Old English d*_@alan, from d*_@al a part; compare Old High German teil a part, Old Norse deild a share
deals	infl
	head	deal
	syl	deals
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
dealing	infl
	head	deal
	syl	deal+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
dealt	infl
	head	deal
	syl	dealt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
deal	H1.1.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to take action on.
	exam	1	to deal with each problem in turn.
deal	H1.2.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with or in
	def	to treat (some subject matter).
	exam	1	his manu?!script deals with art.
deal	H1.3.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to conduct oneself (towards others), esp. with regard to fairness.
deal	H1.4.a.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to do business.
deal	H1.4.b.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to engage in commercially.
	exam	1	to deal in upholstery.
deal	H1.5.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to apportion (something, such as cards) to a number of people; distribute.
deal	H1.6.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (a blow, etc.) to (someone); inflict.
deal	H1.7.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to sell narcotics.
deal	H1.8.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bargain, transaction, or agreement.
deal	H1.9.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a particular type of treatment received, esp. as the result of an agreement.
	exam	1	a fair deal.
deal	H1.10.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an indefinite amount, extent, or degree (esp. in the phrases {good} or {great deal}) .
deal	H1.11.a.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the process of distributing the cards.
deal	H1.11.b.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a player's turn to do this.
deal	H1.11.c.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a single round in a card game.
big deal	12.
	head	deal
	syl	big deal.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an important person, event, or matter of any sort: often used sarcastically.
deal	ety	C14: from Middle Low German dele plank; see #7thill 
deal	H2.1.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a plank of softwood timber, such as fir or pine, or such planks collectively.
deal	H2.2.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the sawn wood of various conif?!erous trees, such as that from the Scots pine ({red deal}) or from the Norway Spruce ({white deal) }.
deal	H2.3.
	syl	deal
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of fir or pine.
dealated	alt
	head	dealate
	or	dealate
	syl	de:a+lat+ed
	pron	<1dEA2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
dealate	0.
	or	dealated
	syl	de:a+late
	pron	<1dEA2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ants and other insects
	def	having lost their wings, esp. by biting or rubbing them off after mating.
dealation	sub
	head	dealate
	syl	de:a+1la+tion
	pos	n.
dealer	1.
	syl	deal+er
	pron	<1dEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or firm engaged in commercial purchase and sale; trader.
	exam	1	a car dealer.
dealer	2.
	syl	deal+er
	pron	<1dEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the person who distributes the cards.
dealer	3.
	syl	deal+er
	pron	<1dEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who sells narcotics.
dealership	sub
	head	dealer
	syl	deal+er+2ship
	pos	n.
dealfish	infl
	or	dealfishes
	syl	deal+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dealfishes	infl
	head	dealfish
	or	dealfish
	syl	deal+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dealfish	0.
	syl	deal+fish
	pron	<1dEl2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any soft-finned deep-sea teleost fish of the genus esp. related to the ribbonfishes and having a very long tapelike body and a fan-shaped tail fin.
dealings	0.
	syl	deal+ings
	pron	<1dEliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	transactions or business relations.
dealt	0.
	syl	dealt
	pron	<delt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {deal}.
deaminize	alt
	head	deaminate
	or	deaminate
	syl	de+am+in+ize
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deaminise	infl
	head	deaminate
	syl	de+am+in+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deaminate	0.
	or	deaminize
	syl	de+am:i+nate
	pron	<dE1@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove one or more amino groups from (a molecule).
deamination	sub
	head	deaminate
	syl	de+2am:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
deaminization	sub
	head	deaminate
	or	deaminisation
	syl	de+2am:i+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
deaminisation	sub
	head	deaminate
	or	deaminization
	syl	de+2am:i+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dean	ety	C14: from Old French deien, from Late Latin dec*_anus one set over ten persons, from Latin decem ten
dean	1.
	syl	dean
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief administrative official of a college or university faculty.
dean	2.
	syl	dean
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford and Cambridge universities
	def	a college fellow with responsibility for undergraduate discipline.
dean	3.
	syl	dean
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Church of England.
	def	the head of a chapter of canons@T and@T administrator@T of@T a@T cathedral@T or @T collegiate church.
dean	4.
	syl	dean
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the cardinal bishop senior by consecration and head of the college of cardinals. Related adj.: {decanal}. See also: {rural dean}.
deanship	sub
	head	dean
	syl	dean+2ship
	pos	n.
deaneries	infl
	head	deanery
	syl	dean+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deanery	1.
	syl	dean+er:y
	pron	<1dEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or residence of dean.
deanery	2.
	syl	dean+er:y
	pron	<1dEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of parishes presided over by a rural dean.
Dean of Faculty	0.
	syl	Dean of Fac+ul+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the president of the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland.
dean of guild	0.
	syl	dean of guild
	pos	n.
	def	the titular head of the guild or merchant company in a Scots burgh, who exercises jurisdiction over all building in the burgh.
dear	ety	Old English d*_eore; related to Old Norse d*_yrr 
dear	1.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adj.
	def	beloved; precious.
dear	2.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in conventional forms of address preceding a title or name, as in or
dear	3.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	important; close.
	exam	1	a wish dear to her heart.
dear	4.a.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly priced.
dear	4.b.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adj.
	def	charging high prices.
dear	5.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing or pretty.
	exam	1	what a dear little ring&!
for dear life	6.
	head	dear
	syl	for dear life.
	def	as though life were in danger.
dear	7.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	interj.
	def	used in exclamations of surprise or dismay, such as and
dear	8.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often used in direct address
	def	someone regarded with affection and tenderness; darling.
dear	9.
	syl	dear
	pron	<di*>
	pos	adv.
	def	dearly.
	exam	1	his errors have cost him dear.
dearness	sub
	head	dear
	syl	dear+ness
	pos	n.
Dearborn	0.
	syl	Dear+born
	pron	<1di*b*n>, <-2bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Michigan, near Detroit: automobile industry. Pop.: 104199 (1970).
Dear John letter	0.
	syl	Dear John let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a letter from a girl breaking off a love affair.
dearly	1.
	syl	dear+ly
	pron	<1di*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	very much.
	exam	1	I would dearly like you to go.
dearly	2.
	syl	dear+ly
	pron	<1di*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	affectionately.
dearly	3.
	syl	dear+ly
	pron	<1di*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a great cost.
dearth	ety	C13 derthe, from d*_er #7dear 
dearth	0.
	syl	dearth
	pron	<dR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	an inadequate amount, esp. of food; scarcity.
dearie	alt
	head	deary
	or	deary
	syl	dear:ie
	pron	<1di*ri>
	pos	n.
dearies	infl
	head	deary
	syl	dear:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deary	1.
	or	dearie
	syl	dear:y
	pron	<1di*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a term of affection: now often sarcastic or facetious.
deary	2.
	or	dearie me
	syl	deary
	def	an exclamation of surprise or dismay.
death	ety	Old English d*_eath; related to Old High German t*_od death, Gothic dauthus 
death	1.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	the permanent end of all functions of life in an organism or some of its cellular components.
death	2.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this.
	exam	1	his death ended an era.
death	3.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	a murder or killing.
	exam	1	he had five deaths on his conscience.
death	4.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	termination or destruction.
	exam	1	the death of colonialism.
death	5.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of affairs or an experience considered as terrible as death.
	exam	1	your constant nagging will be the death of me.
death	6.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause or source of death.
death	7.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a personification of death, usually a skeleton or an old man holding a scythe.
to death	8.
	head	death
	or	to the death
	syl	to death
	def	until dead.
	exam	1	bleed to death;
	exam	2	a fight to the death.
at death's door	9.
	head	death
	syl	at death's door.
	def	likely to die soon.
catch one's death (of cold)	10.
	head	death
	syl	catch one's death (of cold).
	qual	Informal.
	def	to contract a severe cold.
death	11.a.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	to kill.
death	11.b.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	to overuse (a joke, etc.) so that it no longer has any effect.
death	12.a.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	present when an animal that is being hunted is caught and killed.
death	12.b.
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	present at the finish or climax.
like death warmed up	13.
	head	death
	syl	like death warmed up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very ill.
like grim death	14.
	head	death
	syl	like grim death.
	def	as if afraid of one's life.
put to death	15.
	head	death
	syl	put to death.
	def	to kill deliberately or execute.
death	xref
	syl	death
	pron	<deT>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {fatal, lethal, mortal}.
death adder	0.
	syl	death ad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a venomous Australian elapid snake, resembling an adder.
deathbed	1.
	syl	death+bed
	pron	<1deT2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the bed in which a person is about to die.
on one's deathbed	2.
	head	deathbed
	syl	on one's deathbed.
	def	about to die.
deathblow	0.
	syl	death+blow
	pron	<1deT2bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or event that destroys life or hope, esp. suddenly.
angel	alt
	head	death cap
	or	death cap
	syl	an+gel
	pos	n.
death cap	0.
	or	angel
	syl	death cap
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous woodland saprophytic basidiomycetous fungus, differing from the @T edible@T mushroom@T @T only@T in@T its@T white@T gills (pinkish-brown in and the presence of a volva. See also {amanita}.
death cell	0.
	syl	death cell
	pos	n.
	def	a prison cell for criminals sentenced to death.
death certificate	0.
	syl	death cer+ti+fi+cate
	pos	n.
	def	a legal document issued by a qualified medical practitioner certifying the death of a person and stating the cause if known.
death duty	0.
	syl	death du:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a tax on property inheritances.
death grant	0.
	syl	death grant
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a grant payable to a relative, executor, etc., after the death of a person.
bell	alt
	head	death knell
	or	death knell
	syl	bell
	pos	n.
death knell	1.
	or	bell
	syl	death knell
	pos	n.
	def	something that heralds death or destruction.
death knell	2.
	or	bell
	syl	death knell
	pos	n.
	def	a bell rung to announce a death.
deathless	0.
	syl	death+less
	pron	<1deTl*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	immortal, esp. because of greatness; everlasting.
deathlessly	sub
	head	deathless
	syl	death+less+ly
	pos	adv.
deathlessness	sub
	head	deathless
	syl	death+less+ness
	pos	n.
deathly	1.
	syl	death+ly
	pron	<1deTli>
	pos	adj.
	def	deadly.
deathly	2.
	syl	death+ly
	pron	<1deTli>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling death.
	exam	1	a deathly quiet.
death mask	0.
	syl	death mask
	pos	n.
	def	a cast of a person's face taken shortly after death. Compare {life mask}.
death penalty	0.
	syl	death pen+al+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	capital punishment.
death rate	0.
	syl	death rate
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of deaths in a specified area, group, etc., to the population of that area, group, etc. Also called (esp. in the U.S.): {mortality rate}.
death rattle	0.
	syl	death rat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a low-pitched gurgling sound sometimes made by a dying person, caused by air passing through an accumulation of mucus in the trachea.
death ray	0.
	syl	death ray
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary ray capable of killing.
deathouse	alt
	head	death row
	or	death row
	syl	deathouse
	pos	n.
death row	0.
	or	deathouse
	syl	death row
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the part of a prison where those sentenced to death are confined.
death seat	0.
	syl	death seat
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. and Austral. slang.
	def	the seat beside the driver of a vehicle.
death's-head	0.
	syl	death's-head
	pos	n.
	def	a human skull or a representation of one.
death's-head moth	0.
	syl	death's-head moth
	pos	n.
	def	a European hawk moth, having markings resembling a human skull on its upper thorax.
deathtrap	0.
	syl	death+trap
	pron	<1deT2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, vehicle, etc., that is considered very unsafe.
Death Valley	0.
	syl	Death Val+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a desert valley in E California and W Nevada: the lowest, hottest, and driest area of the U.S. Lowest point: 86 m (282 ft.) below sea level. Area: about 3885 sq. km (1500 sq. miles).
death warrant	1.
	syl	death war+rant
	pos	n.
	def	the official authorization for carrying out a sentence of death.
sign one's (own) death warrant	2.
	head	death warrant
	syl	sign one's (own) death warrant.
	def	to cause one's own destruction.
deathwatch	1.
	syl	death+watch
	pron	<1deT2woC>
	pos	n.
	def	a vigil held beside a dying or dead person.
deathwatch beetle	2.
	head	deathwatch
	syl	deathwatch beetle.
	def	any beetle of the family esp. that bores into wood and produces a tapping sound that was popularly thought to presage death.
death wish	0.
	syl	death wish
	pos	n.
	usage	in Freudian psychology
	def	the desire for self-annihilation. See also {Thanatos}.
Deauville	0.
	syl	Deau+ville
	pron	<1d*uvEl>, French <do1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in NW France: casino. Pop.: 5370 (1968).
deb	0.
	syl	deb
	pron	<deb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {debutante}.
deb	0.
	syl	deb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	debenture.
debacle	ety	C19: from French d*'eb*^acle, from Old French desbacler to unbolt, ultimately from Latin baculum rod, staff
debacle	1.
	syl	de+ba+cle
	pron	<dA1ba:kL>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden disastrous collapse or defeat, esp. one involving a disorderly retreat; rout.
debacle	2.
	syl	de+ba+cle
	pron	<dA1ba:kL>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	the breaking up of ice in a river during spring or summer, often causing flooding.
debacle	3.
	syl	de+ba+cle
	pron	<dA1ba:kL>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	a violent rush of water carrying along debris.
debags	infl
	head	debag
	syl	de+bags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debagging	infl
	head	debag
	syl	de+bag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debagged	infl
	head	debag
	syl	de+bagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debag	0.
	syl	de+bag
	pron	<dE1b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to remove the trousers from (someone) by force.
debars	infl
	head	debar
	syl	de+bars
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debarring	infl
	head	debar
	syl	de+bar+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debarred	infl
	head	debar
	syl	de+barred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debar	0.
	syl	de+bar
	pron	<di1ba:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to exclude from a place, a right, etc.; bar.
debarment	sub
	head	debar
	syl	de+1bar+ment
	pos	n.
debark	ety	C17: from French d*'ebarquer, from d*'e- {#7dis -%1}#7+ barque #7Barque 
debark	0.
	syl	de+bark
	pron	<di1ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {disembark}.
debarkation	sub
	head	debark
	syl	de+bar+ka+tion
	pron	<2dEba:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
debase	ety	C16: see #7de -#7, {base %2}
debase	1.
	syl	de+base
	pron	<di1bAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower in quality, character, or value, as by adding cheaper metal to coins; adulterate.
debasedness	sub
	head	debase
	syl	de+bas+ed+ness
	pron	<di1bAsidnis>
	pos	n.
debasement	sub
	head	debase
	syl	de+1base+ment
	pos	n.
debaser	sub
	head	debase
	syl	de+1bas+er
	pos	n.
debasingly	sub
	head	debase
	syl	de+1bas+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
debateable	alt
	head	debatable
	or	debatable
	syl	de+bate+a:ble
	pron	<di1bAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
debatable	1.
	or	debateable
	syl	de+bat+a:ble
	pron	<di1bAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to question; disputable.
debatable	2.
	or	debateable
	syl	de+bat+a:ble
	pron	<di1bAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	in dispute, as land or territory to which two parties lay claim.
debate	ety	C13: from Old French debatre to discuss, argue, from Latin battuere 
debate	1.
	syl	de+bate
	pron	<di1bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal discussion, as in a legislative body, in which opposing arguments are put forward.
debate	2.
	syl	de+bate
	pron	<di1bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	discussion or dispute.
debate	3.
	syl	de+bate
	pron	<di1bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal presentation and opposition of a specific motion, followed by a vote.
debate	4.
	syl	de+bate
	pron	<di1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discuss (a motion, etc.), esp. in a formal assembly.
debate	5.
	syl	de+bate
	pron	<di1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deliberate upon (something).
	exam	1	he debated with himself whether to go.
debater	sub
	head	debate
	syl	de+1bat+er
	pos	n.
debauch	ety	C16: from Old French desbaucher to corrupt, literally: to shape (timber) roughly, from bauch beam, of Germanic origin
debauch	1.
	syl	de+bauch
	pron	<di1bc:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to lead into a life of depraved self-indulgence.
debauch	2.
	syl	de+bauch
	pron	<di1bc:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seduce (a woman).
debauch	3.
	syl	de+bauch
	pron	<di1bc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or period of extreme dissipation.
debauchedly	sub
	head	debauch
	syl	de+bauch+ed+ly
	pron	<di1bc:Cidli>
	pos	adv.
debauchedness	sub
	head	debauch
	syl	de+1bauch+ed+ness
	pos	n.
debaucher	sub
	head	debauch
	syl	de+1bauch+er
	pos	n.
debauchery	sub
	head	debauch
	or	debauchment
	syl	de+1bauch+er:y
	pos	n.
debauchment	sub
	head	debauch
	or	debauchery
	syl	de+1bauch+ment
	pos	n.
debauchee	0.
	syl	deb:au+chee
	pron	<2debc:1CE>, <-c:1SE>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who leads a life of reckless drinking, promiscuity, and self-indulgence.
debe	ety	C20: from Swahili
debe	0.
	syl	de:be
	pron	<1debe>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a tin.
de Beauvoir	0.
	syl	de Beau:voir
	pron	French <d*> <bo1vwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Simone de) {Beauvoir}.
debenture	ety	C15: from Latin phrase d*_ebentur mihi there are owed to me, from d*_eb*_ere to owe
debenture	1.
	syl	de+ben+ture
	pron	<di1benC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {debenture bond}. a long-term bond, bearing fixed interest and usually unsecured, issued by a company or governmental agency.
debenture	2.
	syl	de+ben+ture
	pron	<di1benC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate acknowledging the debt of a stated sum of money to a specified person.
debenture	3.
	syl	de+ben+ture
	pron	<di1benC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a customs certificate providing for a refund of excise or import duty.
debentured	sub
	head	debenture
	syl	de+1ben+tured
	pos	adj.
debilitate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ebilit*_are, from d*_ebilis weak
debilitate	0.
	syl	de+bil:i+tate
	pron	<di1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make feeble; weaken.
debilitation	sub
	head	debilitate
	syl	de+2bil:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
debilitative	sub
	head	debilitate
	syl	de+1bil:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
debilities	infl
	head	debility
	syl	de+bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
debility	0.
	syl	de+bil+i:ty
	pron	<di1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	weakness or infirmity.
debit	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ebitum #7debt 
debit	1.a.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	acknowledgment of a sum owing by entry on the left side of an account.
debit	1.b.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the left side of an account.
debit	1.c.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	an entry on this side.
debit	1.d.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the total of such entries.
debit	1.e.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	usage	as modifier; a debit balance.
	def	Compare {{credit} (sense 10)}.
debit	2.a.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	to record (an item) as a debit in an account.
debit	2.b.
	syl	deb+it
	pron	<1debit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	to charge (a person or his account) with a debt. Compare { {credit} (sense 17)}.
debonair	ety	C13: from Old French debonaire, from de bon aire having a good disposition
debonnaire	alt
	head	debonair
	or	debonair
	syl	deb+on+naire
	pron	<2deb*1ne*>
	pos	adj.
debonair	1.
	or	debonnaire
	syl	deb:o+nair
	pron	<2deb*1ne*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a man or his manner
	def	suave and refined.
debonair	2.
	or	debonnaire
	syl	deb:o+nair
	pron	<2deb*1ne*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a man or his manner
	def	carefree; gay.
debonair	3.
	or	debonnaire
	syl	deb:o+nair
	pron	<2deb*1ne*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a man or his manner
	def	courteous and cheerful; affable.
debonairly	sub
	head	debonair
	syl	deb:o+1nair+ly
	pos	adv.
debonairness	sub
	head	debonair
	syl	deb:o+1nair+ness
	pos	n.
Deborah	1.
	syl	Deb:o:rah
	pron	<1deb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a prophetess and judge of Israel who fought the Canaanites (Judges 4, 5).
Deborah	2.
	syl	Deb:o:rah
	pron	<1deb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Rebekah's nurse (Genesis 35:8).
debouch	ety	C18: from French d*'eboucher, from d*'e- #7{dis -%1}#7+ bouche mouth, from Latin bucca cheek
debouch	1.
	syl	de+bouch
	pron	<di1bauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of troops
	def	to move into a more open space, as from a narrow or concealed place.
debouch	2.
	syl	de+bouch
	pron	<di1bauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a river, glacier, etc.
	def	to flow from a valley into a larger area or body.
debouch	3.
	syl	de+bouch
	pron	<di1bauC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {d*'e+bou+ch*'e} debu#!#se). an outlet or passage, as for the exit of troops.
debouchment	1.
	syl	de+bouch+ment
	pron	<di1bauCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of debouching.
debouchment	2.
	syl	de+bouch+ment
	pron	<di1bauCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {de+bou+chure} (@!de$Ibu$:#!#s$u$$). an outlet, mouth, or opening.
Debrecen	0.
	syl	De+bre+cen
	pron	<1debre2tsen>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Hungary: seat of the revolutionary government of 1849. Pop.: 179755 (1974 est.).
d'ebridement	ety	C19: from French, from Old French desbrider to unbridle, from des- #7de -#7+ bride #7bridle 
d'ebridement	0.
	syl	d*'e+bride+ment
	pron	<di1brEdm*nt>, <dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical removal of dead tissue or cellular debris from the surface of a wound.
debrief	0.
	syl	de+brief
	pron	<dE1brEf>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a soldier, astronaut, diplomat, etc.
	def	to make or (of his superiors) to elicit a report after a mission or event. Compare {{brief} (sense 12)}.
debris	ety	C18: from French, from obsolete debrisier to break into pieces, from bruisier to shatter, of Celtic origin
d'ebris	alt
	head	debris
	or	debris
	syl	d*'e+bris
	pron	<1dAbri>, <1debri>
	pos	n.
debris	1.
	or	d'ebris
	syl	de+bris
	pron	<1dAbri>, <1debri>
	pos	n.
	def	fragments or remnants of something destroyed or broken; rubble.
debris	2.
	or	d'ebris
	syl	de+bris
	pron	<1dAbri>, <1debri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of loose material derived from rocks, or an accumulation of animal or vegetable matter.
de Broglie	0.
	syl	de Bro:glie
	pron	French <d*1brcj>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Louis Victor de) {Broglie}.
de Broglie waves	ety	C20: named after Louis Victor de B#7roglie 
de Broglie waves	0.
	syl	de Bro:glie waves
	pron	<d*1br*ugli>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the set of waves that represent the behaviour of an elementary particle, or some atoms and molecules, under certain conditions. The {de Broglie wavelength}, #Gv, is given by #Gv= where is the Planck constant, the mass, and the velocity of the particle.
Eugene Victor	infl
	head	Debs
	syl	Eu:gene Vic:tor.
	pos	n.
Debs	0.
	syl	Debs
	pron	<debz>
	pos	n.
	def	1855-1926, U.S. labour leader; five times Socialist presidential candidate (1900-20).
debt	ety	C13; from Old French dette, from Latin d*_ebitum, from d*_eb*_ere to owe, from #7de -#7+ hab*_ere to have; English spelling influenced by the Latin etymon
debt	1.
	syl	debt
	pron	<det>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is owed, such as money, goods, or services.
bad debt	2.
	head	debt
	syl	bad debt.
	def	a debt that has little or no prospect of being paid.
debt	3.
	syl	debt
	pron	<det>
	pos	n.
	def	an obligation to pay or perform something; liability.
debt	4.
	syl	debt
	pron	<det>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of owing something, esp. money, or of being under an obligation (esp. in the phrases {in debt, in (someone's) debt}) .
debtless	sub
	head	debt
	syl	debt+less
	pos	adj.
debt of honour	0.
	syl	debt of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a debt that is morally but not legally binding, such as one contracted in gambling.
debtor	0.
	syl	debt+or
	pron	<1det*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or commercial enterprise that owes a financial obligation. Compare {creditor}.
debug	ety	C20: from #7De -+#7Bug %1
	infl
	head	debug
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
debugs	infl
	head	debug
	syl	de+bugs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debugging	infl
	head	debug
	syl	de+bug+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debugged	infl
	head	debug
	syl	de+bugged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
debug	1.
	syl	de+bug
	pron	<dE1b^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to locate and remove concealed microphones from (a room, etc.).
debug	2.
	syl	de+bug
	pron	<dE1b^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to locate and remove defects in (a device, system, plan, etc.).
debug	3.
	syl	de+bug
	pron	<dE1b^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove insects from. {~}
debug	4.a.
	syl	de+bug
	pron	<dE1b^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	something, esp. a computer program, that locates and removes defects in (a device, system, etc.)
debug	4.b.
	syl	de+bug
	pron	<dE1b^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a debug program.
debunk	ety	C20: from #7de -#7+bunk %2
debunk	0.
	syl	de+bunk
	pron	<dE1b^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to expose the pretensions or falseness of, esp. by ridicule.
debunker	sub
	head	debunk
	syl	de+1bunk+er
	pos	n.
debuses	infl
	head	debus
	or	debusses
	syl	de+bus:es
	pos	vb.
debusing	infl
	head	debus
	or	debussing
	syl	de+bus+ing
	pos	vb.
debused	infl
	head	debus
	or	debussed
	syl	de+bused
	pos	vb.
debusses	infl
	head	debus
	or	debuses
	syl	de+bus:ses
	pos	vb.
debussing	infl
	head	debus
	or	debusing
	syl	de+bus+sing
	pos	vb.
debussed	infl
	head	debus
	or	debused
	syl	de+bussed.
	pos	vb.
debus	0.
	syl	de+bus
	pron	<dE1b^s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unload (goods, etc.) or (esp. of troops) to alight from a bus.
(Achille) Claude	infl
	head	Debussy
	syl	(Achille) Claude
	pos	n.
Debussy	0.
	syl	De:bus:sy
	pron	<d*1bju:si>, <1dAbju:si>, French <d*by1si>
	pos	n.
	usage	klod). 1862-1918, French composer and critic, the creator of impressionism in music and a profound influence on contemporary composition. His works include; Pr*'elude *`a l'apr*`es-midi d'un faune 1894
	def	and (1905) for orchestra, the opera (1902), and many piano pieces and song settings.
debut	ety	C18: from French d*'ebut, from Old French desbuter to play first (hence: make one's first appearance), from des- #7de -#7+ but goal, target; see #7butt 
debut	1.
	syl	de+but
	pron	<1dAbju:>, <1debju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the first public appearance of an actor, musician, etc.
debut	2.
	syl	de+but
	pron	<1dAbju:>, <1debju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the presentation of a debutante.
debutante	ety	C19: from French, from d*'ebuter to lead off in a game, make one's first appearance; see #7debut 
debutante	1.
	syl	deb:u+tante
	pron	<1debju2ta:nt>, <-2t@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a young woman of upper-class background who is presented to society, usually at a formal ball.
debutante	2.
	syl	deb:u+tante
	pron	<1debju2ta:nt>, <-2t@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or young woman regarded as being upper-class, wealthy, and of a frivolous or snobbish social set.
dec	1.
	syl	dec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deceased.
dec	2.
	syl	dec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	declaration.
dec	3.
	syl	dec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	declension.
dec	4.
	syl	dec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	declination.
dec	5.
	syl	dec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	decrease.
dec	6.
	syl	dec.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	decrescendo.
Dec	0.
	syl	Dec.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	December.
deca-	ety	from Greek deka 
deka-	infl
	head	deca-
	syl	dek:a-
decade	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin decad-, decas, from Greek dekas, from deka ten
decade	1.
	syl	dec+ade
	pron	<1dekAd>, <di1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of ten consecutive years.
decade	2.
	syl	dec+ade
	pron	<1dekAd>, <di1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of ten.
decadal	sub
	head	decade
	syl	de+1ca+dal
	pos	adj.
decadence	ety	C16: from French, from Medieval Latin d*_ecadentia, literally: a falling away; see #7decay 
decadency	alt
	head	decadence
	or	decadence
	syl	dec:a+den+cy
	pos	n.
decadence	1.
	or	decadency
	syl	dec:a+dence
	pron	<1dek*d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	deterioration, esp. of morality or culture; decay; degeneration.
decadence	2.
	or	decadency
	syl	dec:a+dence
	pron	<1dek*d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state reached through such a process.
decadence	3.
	or	decadency
	syl	dec:a+dence
	pron	<1dek*d*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the period or style associated with the 19th-century Decadents.
decadent	1.
	syl	dec:a+dent
	pron	<1dek*d*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by decay or decline, as in being self-indulgent or morally corrupt.
decadent	2.
	syl	dec:a+dent
	pron	<1dek*d*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to a period of decline in artistic standards.
decadent	3.
	syl	dec:a+dent
	pron	<1dek*d*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a decadent person.
decadently	sub
	head	decadent
	syl	dec:a+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
decaffeinate	0.
	syl	de+caf+fein+ate
	pron	<di1k@fi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove all or part of the caffeine from (coffee).
decagon	0.
	syl	dec:a+gon
	pron	<1dek*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having ten sides.
decagonal	sub
	head	decagon
	syl	de+cag:o+nal
	pron	<di1k@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
decagonally	sub
	head	decagon
	syl	de+1cag:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
decahedron	0.
	syl	dec:a+he+dron
	pron	<2dek*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having ten plane faces. See also {polyhedron}.
decahedral	sub
	head	decahedron
	syl	dec:a+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
decal	1.
	syl	de+cal
	pron	<di1k@l>, <1dEk@l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {decalcomania}.
decal	2.
	syl	de+cal
	pron	<di1k@l>, <1dEk@l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (a design, etc.) by decalcomania.
decalcifies	infl
	head	decalcify
	syl	de+cal+ci+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decalcifying	infl
	head	decalcify
	syl	de+cal+ci+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decalcified	infl
	head	decalcify
	syl	de+cal+ci+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decalcify	0.
	syl	de+cal+ci+fy
	pron	<dE1k@lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove calcium or lime from (bones, teeth, etc.).
decalcification	sub
	head	decalcify
	syl	de+cal+ci+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<dE2k@lsifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
decalcifier	sub
	head	decalcify
	syl	de+1cal+ci+2fi+er
	pos	n.
decalcomania	ety	C19: from French d*'ecalcomanie, from d*'ecalquer to transfer by tracing, from d*'e- #7de -#7+ calquer to trace+ -manie -#7mania 
decalcomania	1.
	syl	de+cal+co+ma+ni:a
	pron	<di2k@lk*1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of transferring a design from prepared paper onto another surface, such as china, glass or paper.
decalcomania	2.
	syl	de+cal+co+ma+ni:a
	pron	<di2k@lk*1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a design so transferred.
decalescence	ety	C19: from Late Latin d*_ecalescere to become warm, from Latin #7de -#7+ calescere, from cal*_ere to be warm
decalescence	0.
	syl	de+ca+les+cence
	pron	<2dEk*1lesNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the absorption of heat when a metal is heated through a particular temperature range, caused by a change in internal crystal structure.
decalescent	sub
	head	decalescence
	syl	de+ca+1les+cent
	pos	adj.
Decalogue	ety	C14: from Church Latin decalogus, from Greek, from deka ten+ logos word
Decalogue	0.
	syl	Dec:a+logue
	pron	<1dek*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Ten Commandments}.
decamp	1.
	syl	de+camp
	pron	<di1k@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave a camp; break camp.
decamp	2.
	syl	de+camp
	pron	<di1k@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart secretly or suddenly; abscond.
decampment	sub
	head	decamp
	syl	de+1camp+ment
	pos	n.
decanal	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin dec*_an*_alis, dec*_anus #7dean 
decanal	0.a.
	syl	de+ca+nal
	pron	<di1kAnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a dean or deanery.
decanal	0.b.
	syl	de+ca+nal
	pron	<di1kAnL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of part of a chair
	def	on the same side of a cathedral, etc., as the dean; on the S side of the choir. Compare {cantorial}.
decanally	sub
	head	decanal
	or	decanically
	syl	de+1ca+nal+ly
	pron	<di1k@nikli>
	pos	adv.
decanically	sub
	head	decanal
	or	decanally
	syl	de+can:i+cal+ly
	pron	<di1k@nikli>
	pos	adv.
decane	ety	C19: from #7deca -#7+ -#7ane 
decane	0.
	syl	dec+ane
	pron	<1dekAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid alkane hydrocarbon existing in several isomeric forms. Formula: C\1\0H\2\2.
decanedioic acid	0.
	syl	dec+ane+di:o+ic ac:id
	pron	<2dekAndI1*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline carboxylic acid obtained by heating castor oil with sodium hydroxide, used in the manufacture of polyester resins and rubbers and plasticizers. Formula: HOOC(CH\2)\8COOH. Also called: {sebacic acid}.
decani	ety	Latin: genitive of dec*_anus 
decani	0.
	syl	de+ca+ni
	pron	<di1kAnI>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be sung by the decanal side of a choir. Compare: {cantoris}.
decanoic acid	0.
	syl	dec:a+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2dek*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline insoluble carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in perfumes and for making fruit flavours. Formula: C\9H\1\9COOH. Also called: {capric acid}.
decant	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin d*_ecanth*_are, from canthus spout, rim; see #7canthus 
decant	0.
	syl	de+cant
	pron	<di1k@nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp. without disturbing any sediment.
decanter	0.
	syl	de+cant+er
	pron	<di1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stoppered bottle, usually of glass, into which a drink, such as wine, is poured for serving.
decapitate	ety	C17: from Late Latin d*_ecapit*_are, from Latin #7de -#7+ caput head
decapitate	0.
	syl	de+cap:i+tate
	pron	<di1k@pi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to behead.
decapitation	sub
	head	decapitate
	syl	de+2cap:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
decapitator	sub
	head	decapitate
	syl	de+1cap:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
decapod	1.
	syl	dec:a+pod
	pron	<1dek*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any crustacean of the mostly marine order having five pairs of walking limbs: includes the crabs, lobsters, shrimps, prawns, and crayfish.
decapod	2.
	syl	dec:a+pod
	pron	<1dek*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any cephalopod mollusc of the order having a ring of eight short tentacles and two longer ones: includes the squids and cuttlefish.
decapod	3.
	syl	dec:a+pod
	pron	<1dek*2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to either of these orders.
decapod	4.
	syl	dec:a+pod
	pron	<1dek*2pod>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of any other animal
	def	having ten limbs.
decapodal	sub
	head	decapod
	syl	de+cap:o+dal
	pron	<di1k@p*dL>
	pos	adj.
decapodan	sub
	head	decapod
	or	decapodous
	syl	de+1cap:o+dan
	pos	adj.
decapodous	sub
	head	decapod
	or	decapodan
	syl	de+1cap:o+dous
	pos	adj.
Decapolis	0.
	syl	De+cap:o+lis
	pron	<di1k@p*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a league of ten cities, including Damascus, in the northeast of ancient Palestine: established in 63 #7b.c. by Pompey and governed by Rome.
decarbonate	0.
	syl	de+car+bon+ate
	pron	<dE1ka:b*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove carbon dioxide from (a solution, substance, etc.).
decarbonation	sub
	head	decarbonate
	syl	de+2car+bon:1a+tion
	pos	n.
decarbonator	sub
	head	decarbonate
	syl	de+1car+bon:2a+tor
	pos	n.
decarbonise	alt
	head	decarbonize
	or	decarbonize
	syl	de+car+bon+ise
	pron	<dE1ka:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decarbonize	0.
	or	decarbonise
	syl	de+car+bon+ize
	pron	<dE1ka:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove carbon from (the walls of the combustion chamber of an internal-combustion engine, etc.). Also: {decoke, decarburize}.
decarbonization	sub
	head	decarbonize
	or	decarbonisation
	syl	de+2car+bon:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
decarbonisation	sub
	head	decarbonize
	or	decarbonization
	syl	de+2car+bon:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
decarbonizer	sub
	head	decarbonize
	or	decarboniser
	syl	de+1car+bon+2iz+er
	pos	n.
decarboniser	sub
	head	decarbonize
	or	decarbonizer
	syl	de+1car+bon+2is+er
	pos	n.
decarboxylation	0.
	syl	de+car+box:y+la+tion
	pron	<2dEka:2boks*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the removal or loss of a carboxyl group from an organic compound.
decarburise	alt
	head	decarburize
	or	decarburize
	syl	de+car+bu+rise
	pron	<dE1ka:bju2rIz>
	pos	vb.
decarburize	0.
	or	decarburise
	syl	de+car+bu+rize
	pron	<dE1ka:bju2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {decarbonize}.
decarburization	sub
	head	decarburize
	syl	de+2car+bu+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
decarburisation	sub
	head	decarburize
	or	decarburation
	syl	de+2car+bu+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
decarburation	sub
	head	decarburize
	or	decarburisation
	syl	de+2car+bu+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
decare	ety	C19: from French d*'ecare; see #7deca -#7, {are %2}
decare	0.
	syl	dec+are
	pron	<1deke*>, <de1ke*>
	pos	n.
	def	ten ares or 1000 square metres.
decastyle	0.
	syl	dec:a+style
	pron	<1dek*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a portico consisting of ten columns.
decasyllable	0.
	syl	dec:a+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1dek*2sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or line of verse consisting of ten syllables.
decasyllabic	sub
	head	decasyllable
	syl	dec:a+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2dek*si1l@b?!ik>
	pos	adj.
decathlon	ety	C20: from #7deca -#7+ Greek athlon contest, prize; see #7athlete 
decathlon	0.
	syl	de+cath+lon
	pron	<di1k@Tlon>
	pos	n.
	def	an athletic contest for men in which each athlete competes in ten different events. Compare {pentathlon}.
decay	ety	C15: from Old Northern French deca*"ir, from Late Latin d*_ecadere, literally: to fall away, from Latin cadere to fall
decay	1.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decline or cause to decline gradually in health, prosperity, excellence, etc.; deteriorate; waste away.
decay	2.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rot or cause to rot as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decompose.
decay	3.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {disintegrate}.
decay	3.a.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an atomic nucleus
	def	to undergo radioactive disintegration.
decay	3.b.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an elementary particle
	def	to transform into two or more different elementary particles.
decay	4.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Physics. of a stored charge, magnetic flux, etc.
	def	to decrease gradually when the source of energy has been removed.
decay	5.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of decline, as in health, mentality, beauty, etc.
decay	6.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	the state brought about by this process.
decay	7.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	decomposition, as of vegetable matter.
decay	8.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	rotten or decayed matter.
	exam	1	the dentist drilled out the decay.
decay	9.a.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {radioactive decay}.
decay	9.b.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a spontaneous transformation of an elementary particle into two or more different particles.
decay	10.
	syl	de+cay
	pron	<di1kA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a gradual decrease of a stored charge, magnetic flux, current, etc., when the source of energy has been removed. See also {time constant}.
decayable	sub
	head	decay
	syl	de+1cay+a:ble
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Deccan
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Deccan	1.
	syl	Dec+can
	pron	<1dek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plateau in S India, between the Eastern Ghats, the Western Ghats, and the Narmada River.
Deccan	2.
	syl	Dec+can
	pron	<1dek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole Indian peninsula south of the Narmada River.
decd	0.
	syl	decd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	deceased.
decease	ety	C14 (n.) : from Old French deces, from Latin d*_ec*_edere to depart
decease	1.
	syl	de+cease
	pron	<di1sEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal word for {death}.
decease	2.
	syl	de+cease
	pron	<di1sEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a more formal word for {{die%1}}.
deceased	0.a.
	syl	de+ceased
	pron	<di1sEst>
	pos	adj.
	def	a more formal word for { {dead} (sense 1)}.
deceased	0.b.
	syl	de+ceased
	pron	<di1sEst>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the deceased.
decedent	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ec*_ed*_ens departing; see #7decease 
decedent	0.
	syl	de+ce:dent
	pron	<di1sEdNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly U.S.
	def	a deceased person.
deceit	ety	C13: from Old French deceite, from deceivre to #7deceive 
deceit	1.
	syl	de+ceit
	pron	<di1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of deceiving.
deceit	2.
	syl	de+ceit
	pron	<di1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement, act, or device intended to mislead; fraud; trick.
deceit	3.
	syl	de+ceit
	pron	<di1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to deceive.
deceitful	0.
	syl	de+ceit+ful
	pron	<di1sEtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of deceit.
deceitfully	sub
	head	deceitful
	syl	de+1ceit+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
deceitfulness	sub
	head	deceitful
	syl	de+1ceit+ful+ness
	pos	n.
deceive	ety	C13: from Old French deceivre, from Latin d*_ecipere to ensnare, cheat, from capere to take &- de+#!ceiv+a@.ble adj.
deceive	1.
	syl	de+ceive
	pron	<di1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mislead by deliberate mis?!representation or lies.
deceive	2.
	syl	de+ceive
	pron	<di1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delude (oneself).
deceive	3.
	syl	de+ceive
	pron	<di1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to disappoint.
	exam	1	his hopes were deceived.
deceivably	sub
	head	deceive
	syl	de+1ceiv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
deceivableness	sub
	head	deceive
	or	deceivability
	syl	de+1ceiv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
deceivability	sub
	head	deceive
	or	deceivableness
	syl	de+2ceiv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
deceiver	sub
	head	deceive
	syl	de+1ceiv+er
	pos	n.
deceivingly	sub
	head	deceive
	syl	de+1ceiv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
decelerate	ety	C19: from #7de -#7+accelerate 
decelerate	0.
	syl	de+cel+er+ate
	pron	<dE1sel*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slow down or cause to slow down.
deceleration	sub
	head	decelerate
	syl	de+2cel+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
decelerator	sub
	head	decelerate
	syl	de+1cel+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
decelerometer	0.
	syl	de+cel+e:rom+e:ter
	pron	<di2sel*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring deceleration.
December	ety	C13: from Old French decembre, from Latin december the tenth month (the Roman year began with March), from decem ten
December	0.
	syl	De+cem+ber
	pron	<di1semb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the twelfth and last month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
Decembrist	ety	C19: translation of Russian dekabrist 
Decembrist	0.
	syl	De+cem+brist
	pron	<di1sembrist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Russian history.
	def	a participant in the unsuccessful revolt against Tsar Nicolas I in Dec. 1825.
decemvir	ety	C17: from Latin, from decem ten+ vir*_i men
decemvirs	infl
	head	decemvir
	or	decemviri
	syl	de+cem+virs
	pron	<-vi2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decemviri	infl
	head	decemvir
	or	decemvirs
	syl	de+cem+vi+ri
	pron	<-vi2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decemvir	1.
	syl	de+cem+vir
	pron	<di1semv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a member of a board of ten magistrates, esp. either of the two commissions established in 451 and 450 #7b.c. to revise the laws.
decemvir	2.
	syl	de+cem+vir
	pron	<di1semv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any governing body composed of ten men.
decemviral	sub
	head	decemvir
	syl	de+1cem+vi+ral
	pos	adj.
decemvirate	1.
	syl	de+cem+vi+rate
	pron	<di1semvirit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a board of decemvirs.
decemvirate	2.
	syl	de+cem+vi+rate
	pron	<di1semvirit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rule or rank of decemvirs.
decenary	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin dec*_ena a tithing, from decem ten
decennary	alt
	head	decenary
	or	decenary
	syl	de+cen+na+ry
	pron	<di1sen*ri>
	pos	adj.
decenary	0.
	or	decennary
	syl	de+cen:a+ry
	pron	<di1sen*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	History.
	def	of or relating to a tithing.
the	1.
	head	decencies
	syl	the.
	def	those things that are considered necessary for a decent life.
decencies	2.
	syl	de+cen+cies
	pron	<1dEsNsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {proprieties}.
cies	infl
	head	decency
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decency	1.
	syl	de+cen+cy
	pron	<1dEsNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to the prevailing standards of propriety, morality, modesty, etc.
decency	2.
	syl	de+cen+cy
	pron	<1dEsNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being decent.
decennial	1.
	syl	de+cen+ni:al
	pron	<di1seni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for ten years.
decennial	2.
	syl	de+cen+ni:al
	pron	<di1seni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every ten years.
decennial	3.
	syl	de+cen+ni:al
	pron	<di1seni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenth anniversary or its celebration.
decennially	sub
	head	decennial
	syl	de+1cen+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
decennium	ety	C17: from Latin, from decem ten+ annus year
decennary	alt
	head	decennium
	or	decennium
	syl	de+cen+na+ry
	pron	<di1sen*ri>
	pos	n.
decenniums	infl
	head	decennium
	syl	de+cen+ni:ums
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decennia	infl
	head	decennium
	or	decennaries
	syl	de+cen+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decennaries	infl
	head	decennium
	or	decennia
	syl	de+cen+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decennium	0.
	or	decennary
	syl	de+cen+ni:um
	pron	<di1seni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {decade}.
decent	ety	C16: from Latin dec*_ens suitable, from dec*_ere to be fitting
decent	1.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	polite or respectable.
	exam	1	a decent family.
decent	2.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	proper and suitable; fitting.
	exam	1	a decent burial.
decent	3.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to conventions of sexual behaviour; not indecent.
decent	4.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free of oaths, blasphemy, etc..
	exam	1	decent language.
decent	5.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	good or adequate.
	exam	1	a decent wage.
decent	6.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	kind; generous.
	exam	1	he was pretty decent to me.
decent	7.
	syl	de+cent
	pron	<1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sufficiently clothed to be seen by other people.
	exam	1	are you decent??
decently	sub
	head	decent
	syl	de+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
decentness	sub
	head	decent
	syl	de+cent+ness
	pos	n.
decentralise	alt
	head	decentralize
	or	decentralize
	syl	de+cen+tral+ise
	pron	<dE1sentr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
decentralize	1.
	or	decentralise
	syl	de+cen+tral+ize
	pron	<dE1sentr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reorganize (a government, industry, etc.) into smaller more autonomous units.
decentralize	2.
	or	decentralise
	syl	de+cen+tral+ize
	pron	<dE1sentr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disperse (a concentration, as of industry or population).
decentralist	sub
	head	decentralize
	syl	de+1cen+tral+ist
	pos	n. adj.
decentralization	sub
	head	decentralize
	or	decentralisation
	syl	de+2cen+tral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
decentralisation	sub
	head	decentralize
	or	decentralization
	syl	de+2cen+tral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
deception	1.
	syl	de+cep+tion
	pron	<di1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deceiving or the state of being deceived.
deception	2.
	syl	de+cep+tion
	pron	<di1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that deceives; trick.
deceptive	1.
	syl	de+cep+tive
	pron	<di1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	likely or designed to deceive; misleading.
	exam	1	appearances can be deceptive.
deceptive	2.
	syl	de+cep+tive
	pron	<di1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of a cadence
	def	another word for { {inter?!rupted} (sense 3)}.
deceptively	sub
	head	deceptive
	syl	de+1cep+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
deceptiveness	sub
	head	deceptive
	syl	de+1cep+tive+ness
	pos	n.
decerebrate	ety	C19: from #7de -#7+cerebro -#7+ -{#7ate %1}
decerebrate	1.
	syl	de+ce+re:brate
	pron	<dE1seri2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the brain or a large section of the brain or to cut the spinal cord at the level of the brain stem of (a person or animal). {~} (di$:?!#!s$er$Ibr$It).
decerebrate	2.
	syl	de+ce+re:brate
	pron	<dE1seri2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a decerebrated individual.
decere bration	sub
	head	decerebrate
	syl	de+2ce+re:1 bra+tion
	pos	n.
decern	ety	C15: from Old French decerner, from Latin d*_ecernere to judge, from cernere to discern
decern	1.
	syl	de+cern
	pron	<di1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to decree or adjudge.
decern	2.
	syl	de+cern
	pron	<di1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic spelling of {discern}.
deci-	ety	from French d*'eci-, from Latin decimus tenth
deci-	0.
	syl	dec:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting one tenth; 10%#-%1.
	exam	1	decimetre.
deciare	ety	C19: from French d*'eciare; see #7deci -#7, {are %2}
deciare	0.
	syl	dec:i+are
	pron	<1desi2e*>
	pos	n.
	def	one tenth of an are or 10 square metres.
decibel	1.
	syl	dec:i+bel
	pron	<1desi2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit for comparing two currents, voltages, or power levels, equal to one tenth of a bel.
decibel	2.
	syl	dec:i+bel
	pron	<1desi2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar unit for measuring the intensity of a sound. It is equal to ten times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the intensity of the sound to be measured to the intensity of some reference sound, usually the lowest audible note of the same frequency. Abbrev.: {dB} See also {perceived noise decibel}.
decide	ety	C14: from Old French decider, from Latin d*_ec*_idere, literally: to cut off, from caedere to cut
decide	1.
	syl	de+cide
	pron	<di1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	an infinitive as object; when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on or about
	def	to reach a decision.
	exam	1	decide what you want;
	exam	2	he decided to go.
decide	2.
	syl	de+cide
	pron	<di1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a person) to reach a decision.
	exam	1	the weather decided me against going.
decide	3.
	syl	de+cide
	pron	<di1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine or settle (a contest or question).
	exam	1	he decided his future plans.
decide	4.
	syl	de+cide
	pron	<di1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence decisively the outcome of (a contest or question).
	exam	1	Borg's stamina decided the match.
decide	5.
	syl	de+cide
	pron	<di1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for or against
	def	to pronounce a formal verdict.
decidable	sub
	head	decide
	syl	de+1cid+a:ble
	pos	adj.
decider	sub
	head	decide
	syl	de+1cid+er
	pos	n.
decided	1.
	syl	de+cid+ed
	pron	<di1sIdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unmistakable.
	exam	1	a decided drop in attendance.
decided	2.
	syl	de+cid+ed
	pron	<di1sIdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	determined; resolute.
	exam	1	a decided effort.
decidedly	sub
	head	decided
	syl	de+1cid+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
decidedness	sub
	head	decided
	syl	de+1cid+ed+ness
	pos	n.
decidua	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin d*_eciduus falling down; see #7deciduous 
deciduas	infl
	head	decidua
	or	deciduae
	syl	de+cid+u:as
	pron	<-1sidju2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deciduae	infl
	head	decidua
	or	deciduas
	syl	de+cid:u:ae
	pron	<-1sidju2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decidua	0.
	syl	de+cid:u:a
	pron	<di1sidju*>
	pos	n.
	def	the specialized mucous membrane that lines the uterus of some mammals during pregnancy: is shed, with the placenta, at parturition.
decidual	sub
	head	decidua
	or	deciduate
	syl	de+1cid+u:al
	pos	adj.
deciduate	sub
	head	decidua
	or	decidual
	syl	de+1cid:u+ate
	pos	adj.
deciduous	ety	C17: from Latin d*_eciduus falling off, from d*_ecidere to fall down, from cadere to fall
deciduous	1.
	syl	de+cid:u+ous
	pron	<di1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trees and shrubs
	def	shedding all leaves annually at the end of the growing season. Compare {{evergreen} (sense 1)}.
deciduous	2.
	syl	de+cid:u+ous
	pron	<di1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of antlers, wings, teeth, etc.
	def	being shed at the end of a period of growth.
deciduous	3.
	syl	de+cid:u+ous
	pron	<di1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	impermanent; transi?!tory. Compare { {evergreen} (sense 2)}.
deciduously	sub
	head	deciduous
	syl	de+1cid:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
deciduousness	sub
	head	deciduous
	syl	de+1cid:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
decile	ety	C17: from #7deca -#7+ -#7ile 
decile	0.
	syl	dec+ile
	pron	<1desil>, <-Il>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	one of nine actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into ten groups with equal frequencies.
decillion	ety	C19: from Latin decem ten+ -illion as in million 
decillion	1.
	syl	de+cil+lion
	pron	<di1silj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 60 zeros (10%6%0).
decillion	2.
	syl	de+cil+lion
	pron	<di1silj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 33 zeros (10%3%3).
decillionth	sub
	head	decillion
	syl	de+1cil+lionth
	pos	adj.
decimal	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin decim*_alis of tithes, from Latin decima a tenth, from decem ten
decimal	1.
	syl	dec:i+mal
	pron	<1desim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {decimal fraction}. a fraction that has a denominator of a power of ten, the power depending on or deciding the decimal place. It is indicated by a decimal point to the left of the numerator, the denominator being omitted. Zeros are inserted between the point and the numerator, if necessary, to obtain the correct decimal place.
decimal	2.
	syl	dec:i+mal
	pron	<1desim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any number used in the decimal system.
decimal	3.a.
	syl	dec:i+mal
	pron	<1desim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or using powers of ten.
decimal	3.b.
	syl	dec:i+mal
	pron	<1desim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the base ten.
decimal	4.
	syl	dec:i+mal
	pron	<1desim*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	expressed as a decimal.
decimally	sub
	head	decimal
	syl	dec:i+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
decimal classification	0.
	syl	dec:i+mal clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Dewey decimal system}.
decimal currency	0.
	syl	dec:i+mal cur+ren+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a system of currency in which the monetary units are parts or powers of ten.
decimal fraction	0.
	syl	dec:i+mal frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {decimal} (sense 1).
decimalise	alt
	head	decimalize
	or	decimalize
	syl	dec:i+mal+ise
	pron	<1desim*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
decimalize	0.
	or	decimalise
	syl	dec:i+mal+ize
	pron	<1desim*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (a system, number, etc.) to the decimal system.
	exam	1	Britain has decimalized her currency.
decimalization	sub
	head	decimalize
	or	decimalisation
	syl	dec:i+mal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
decimalisation	sub
	head	decimalize
	or	decimalization
	syl	dec:i+mal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
decimal place	1.
	syl	dec:i+mal place
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a digit after the decimal point, each successive position to the right having a denomi?!nator of an increased power of ten.
	exam	1	in 0.025, 5 is in the third decimal place.
decimal place	2.
	syl	dec:i+mal place
	pos	n.
	def	the number of digits to the right of the decimal point.
	exam	1	3.142 is a number given to three decimal places.
decimal point	0.
	syl	dec:i+mal point
	pos	n.
	def	a full stop or a raised full stop placed between the integral and fractional parts of a number in the decimal system.#e {Usage}. Conventions relating to the use of the decimal point are confused. The IX General Conference on Weights and Measures resolved in 1948 that the decimal point should be a point on the line or a comma, but not a centre dot. It also resolved that figures could be grouped in threes about the decimal point, but that no point or comma should be used for this purpose. These conventions are adopted in this dictionary. However, the Decimal Currency Board recommended that for sums of money the centre dot should be used as the decimal point and that the comma should be used as the thousand marker. Moreover, in some countries the position is reversed, the comma being used as the decimal point and the dot as the thousand marker.
decimal system	1.
	syl	dec:i+mal sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the number system in general use, having a base of ten, in which numbers are expressed by combinations of the ten digits 0 to 9.
decimal system	2.
	syl	dec:i+mal sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system of measurement, such as the metric system, in which the multiple and submultiple units are related to a basic unit by powers of ten.
decimate	ety	C17: from Latin decim*_are, from decimus tenth, from decem ten
decimate	1.
	syl	dec:i+mate
	pron	<1desi2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy or kill a large proportion of.
	exam	1	a plague decimated the population.
decimate	2.
	syl	dec:i+mate
	pron	<1desi2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. in the ancient Roman army
	def	to kill every tenth man of (a mutinous section).
decimation	sub
	head	decimate
	syl	dec:i+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
decimator	sub
	head	decimate
	syl	dec:i+2ma+tor
	pos	n.
decimeter	alt
	head	decimetre
	or	decimetre
	syl	dec:i+me:ter
	pron	<1desi2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
decimetre	0.
	or	decimeter
	syl	dec:i+me:tre
	pron	<1desi2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one tenth of a metre. Symbol: {dm}.
decipher	1.
	syl	de+ci+pher
	pron	<di1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the meaning of (something obscure or illegible).
decipher	2.
	syl	de+ci+pher
	pron	<di1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert from code into plain text; decode.
decipherable	sub
	head	decipher
	syl	de+1ci+pher+a:ble
	pos	adj.
decipherability	sub
	head	decipher
	syl	de+2ci+pher+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
decipherer	sub
	head	decipher
	syl	de+1ci+pher+er
	pos	n.
decipherment	sub
	head	decipher
	syl	de+1ci+pher+ment
	pos	n.
decision	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin d*_ec*_isi*_o, literally: a cutting off; see #7decide 
decision	1.
	syl	de+ci+sion
	pron	<di1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a judgment, conclusion, or resolution reached or given; verdict.
decision	2.
	syl	de+ci+sion
	pron	<di1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making up one's mind.
decision	3.
	syl	de+ci+sion
	pron	<di1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	firmness of purpose or character; determination.
decisional	sub
	head	decision
	syl	de+1ci+sion+al
	pos	adj.
decisive	1.
	syl	de+ci+sive
	pron	<di1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	influential; conclusive.
	exam	1	a decisive argument.
decisive	2.
	syl	de+ci+sive
	pron	<di1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the ability to make decisions, esp. quickly; resolute.
decisively	sub
	head	decisive
	syl	de+1ci+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
decisiveness	sub
	head	decisive
	syl	de+1ci+sive+ness
	pos	n.
deck	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch dec a covering; related to #7thatch 
deck	1.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of various platforms built into a vessel.
	exam	1	a promenade deck;
	exam	2	the poop deck.
deck	2.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar floor or platform, as in a bus.
deck	3.a.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal platform that supports the turntable and pickup of a gramophone.
deck	3.b.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tape deck}.
deck	4.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	a pack of playing cards.
deck	5.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pack}. a collection of punched cards relevant to a particular program.
deck	6.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a small packet of a narcotic drug.
deck	7.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {board}. the flat top part of a skateboard, made of any of various materials, such as wood, fibreglass, or plastic.
clear the decks	8.
	head	deck
	syl	clear the decks.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to prepare for action, as by removing obstacles from a field of activity or combat.
deck	9.a.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	to fall to the floor or ground, esp. in order to avoid injury.
deck	9.b.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	to prepare for action.
deck	9.c.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	n.
	def	to get out of bed.
deck	10.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to dress or decorate.
deck	11.
	syl	deck
	pron	<dek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build a deck on (a vessel).
decker	sub
	head	deck
	syl	deck+er
	pos	n.
deck chair	0.
	syl	deck chair
	pos	n.
	def	a folding chair for use out of doors, consisting of a wooden frame suspending a length of canvas.
Decker	0.
	syl	Deck:er
	pron	<1dek*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Thomas) {Dekker}.
deck hand	1.
	syl	deck hand
	pos	n.
	def	a seaman assigned various duties, such as mooring and cargo handling, on the deck of a ship.
deck hand	2.
	syl	deck hand
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a seaman over 17 years of age who has seen sea duty for at least one year.
deck hand	3.
	syl	deck hand
	pos	n.
	def	a helper aboard a yacht.
deckhouse	0.
	syl	deck+house
	pron	<1dek2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a houselike cabin on the deck of a ship.
deckle	ety	C19: from German Deckel lid, from decken to cover
deckel	alt
	head	deckle
	or	deckle
	syl	deck+el
	pron	<1dekL>
	pos	n.
deckle	1.
	or	deckel
	syl	deck+le
	pron	<1dekL>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame used to support pulp in the making of handmade paper.
deckle	2.
	or	deckel
	syl	deck+le
	pron	<1dekL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {deckle strap}. a strap on each edge of the moving web of paper on a paper-making machine that fixes the width of the paper.
deckle	3.
	or	deckel
	syl	deck+le
	pron	<1dekL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {deckle edge}.
deckle edge	1.
	syl	deck+le edge
	pos	n.
	def	the rough edge of handmade paper made in a deckle, often left as ornamentation in fine books and writing papers.
deckle edge	2.
	syl	deck+le edge
	pos	n.
	def	a trimmed edge imitating this.
deckle-edged	sub
	head	deckle edge
	syl	deck:le-1edged
	pos	adj.
deck over	0.
	syl	deck o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to complete the construction of the upper deck between the bulwarks of (a vessel).
deck tennis	0.
	syl	deck ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on board ship in which a quoit is tossed to and fro across a high net on a small court resembling a tennis court.
decl	0.
	syl	decl.
	qual	Grammar. abbrev. for
	def	declension.
declaim	ety	C14: from Latin d*_ecl*_am*_are, from cl*_am*_are to call out
declaim	1.
	syl	de+claim
	pron	<di1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a speech, statement, etc.) loudly and in a rhetorical manner.
declaim	2.
	syl	de+claim
	pron	<di1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak lines from (a play, poem, etc.) with studied eloquence; recite.
declaim	3.
	syl	de+claim
	pron	<di1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by against
	def	to protest (against) loudly and publicly.
declaimer	sub
	head	declaim
	syl	de+1claim+er
	pos	n.
declamation	1.
	syl	dec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhetorical or emotional speech, made esp. in order to protest or condemn; tirade.
declamation	2.
	syl	dec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech, verse, etc., that is or can be spoken.
declamation	3.
	syl	dec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or art of declaiming.
declamation	4.
	syl	dec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the artistry or technique involved in singing recitative passages.
declamatory	1.
	syl	de+clam:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1kl@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having the characteristics of a declamation.
declamatory	2.
	syl	de+clam:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1kl@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	merely rhetorical; empty and bombastic.
declamatorily	sub
	head	declamatory
	syl	de+1clam:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
declarant	0.
	syl	de+clar+ant
	pron	<di1kle*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	a person who makes a declaration.
declaration	1.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an explicit or emphatic statement.
declaration	2.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal statement or announcement; procla?!mation.
declaration	3.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of declaring.
declaration	4.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruling of a judge or court on a question of law, esp. in the chancery division of the High Court.
declaration	5.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an unsworn statement of a witness admissible in evidence under certain conditions. See also {statutory declaration}.
declaration	6.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the voluntary closure of an innings before all ten wickets have fallen.
declaration	7.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract bridge.
	def	the final contract.
declaration	8.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement or inventory of goods, etc., submitted for tax assessment.
	exam	1	a customs declaration.
declaration	9.
	syl	dec+la+ra+tion
	pron	<2dekl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	an announcement of points made after taking a trick, as in bezique.
Declaration of Independence	1.
	syl	Dec+la+ra+tion of In+de+pend+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the proclamation made by the second American Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, which asserted the freedom and independence of the 13 Colonies from Great Britain.
Declaration of Independence	2.
	syl	Dec+la+ra+tion of In+de+pend+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the document formally record?!ing this proclamation.
declarative	0.
	syl	de+clar:a+tive
	pron	<di1kl@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	making or having the nature of a declaration.
declaratively	sub
	head	declarative
	syl	de+1clar:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
declarator	0.
	syl	de+clar:a+tor
	pron	<di1kl@r*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	an action seeking to have some right, status, etc., judicially ascertained.
declaratory	1.
	syl	de+clar:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1kl@r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {declarative}.
declaratory	2.a.
	syl	de+clar:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1kl@r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a statute
	def	stating the existing law on a particular subject; explanatory.
declaratory	2.b.
	syl	de+clar:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1kl@r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a decree or judgment
	def	stating the rights of the parties without specifying the action to be taken.
declaratorily	sub
	head	declaratory
	syl	de+2clar:a+1to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
declare	ety	C14: from Latin d*_ecl*_ar*_are to make clear, from cl*_arus bright, clear
declare	1.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make clearly known or announce officially.
	exam	1	to declare one's interests;
	exam	2	war was declared.
declare	2.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to state officially that (a person, fact, etc.) is as specified.
	exam	1	he declared him fit.
declare	3.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state emphatically; assert.
declare	4.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to show, reveal, or manifest.
	exam	1	the heavens declare the glory of God.
declare	5.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or against
	def	to make known one's choice or opinion.
declare	6.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make a complete statement of (dutiable goods, etc.).
declare	7.a.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to display (a card or series of cards) on the table so as to add to one's score.
declare	7.b.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to decide (the trump suit) by making the winning bid.
declare	8.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to close an innings voluntarily before all ten wickets have fallen.
declare	9.
	syl	de+clare
	pron	<di1kle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to authorize the payment of (a dividend) from corporate net profit.
declarable	sub
	head	declare
	syl	de+1clar+a:ble
	pos	adj.
declarer	1.
	syl	de+clar+er
	pron	<di1kle*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who declares.
declarer	2.
	syl	de+clar+er
	pron	<di1kle*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	the player who, as first bidder of the suit of the final contract, plays both hands of the partnership.
declass	0.
	syl	de+class
	pron	<dE1kla:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower in social status or position; degrade.
d'eclass'e	ety	C19: from French d*'eclasser to #7declass 
d'eclass'e	0.
	syl	d*'e+clas+s*'e
	pron	French <dAkla1sA>
	pos	adj.
	def	having lost social standing or status.
d'eclass'ee	sub
	head	d'eclass'e
	syl	d*'e+clas+1s*'ee
	pos	adj.
	mod	fem.
declassifies	infl
	head	declassify
	syl	de+clas+si+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
declassifying	infl
	head	declassify
	syl	de+clas+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
declassified	infl
	head	declassify
	syl	de+clas+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
declassify	0.
	syl	de+clas+si+fy
	pron	<dE1kl@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release (a document or information) from the security list.
declassifiable	sub
	head	declassify
	syl	de+1clas+si+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
declassification	sub
	head	declassify
	syl	de+2clas+si+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
declension	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ecl*_in*_ati*_o, literally: a bending aside, hence variation, inflection; see #7decline 
declension	1.a.
	syl	de+clen+sion
	pron	<di1klenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	inflection of nouns, pronouns, or adjectives for case, number, and gender.
declension	1.b.
	syl	de+clen+sion
	pron	<di1klenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the complete set of the inflections of such a word.
	exam	1	@6puella@9 is a first-declension noun in Latin.
declension	2.
	syl	de+clen+sion
	pron	<di1klenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decline or deviation from a standard, belief, etc.
declension	3.
	syl	de+clen+sion
	pron	<di1klenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward slope or bend.
declensional	sub
	head	declension
	syl	de+1clen+sion+al
	pos	adj.
declensionally	sub
	head	declension
	syl	de+1clen+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
declinate	0.
	syl	dec+li+nate
	pron	<1dekli2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	descend?!ing from the horizontal in a curve; drooping.
declination	1.
	syl	dec+li+na+tion
	pron	<2dekli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angular distance in degrees of a star, planet, etc., from the celestial equator measured north (positive) or south (negative) along the great circle passing through the celestial poles and the body. Symbol: #Gd. Compare {right ascension}.
declination	2.
	syl	dec+li+na+tion
	pron	<2dekli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {magnetic declination}.
declination	3.
	syl	dec+li+na+tion
	pron	<2dekli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a refusal, esp. a courteous or formal one.
declinational	sub
	head	declination
	syl	dec+li+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
decline	ety	C14: from Old French decliner to inflect, turn away, sink, from Latin d*_ecl*_in*_are to bend away, inflect grammatically
decline	1.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to refuse to do or accept (something), esp. politely.
decline	2.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow smaller; diminish.
	exam	1	demand has declined over the years.
decline	3.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slope or cause to slope downwards.
decline	4.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deteriorate gradually, as in quality, health, or character.
decline	5.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to state or list the inflections of (a noun, adjective, or pronoun), or (of a noun, adjective, or pronoun) to be inflected for number, case, or gender. Compare { {conjugate} (sense 1)}.
decline	6.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	gradual deterioration or loss.
decline	7.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement downward or towards something smaller; diminution.
decline	8.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward slope; declivity.
decline	9.
	syl	de+cline
	pron	<di1klIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any slowly progressive disease, such as tuberculosis.
declinable	sub
	head	decline
	syl	de+1clin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
decliner	sub
	head	decline
	syl	de+1clin+er
	pos	n.
declinometer	0.
	syl	dec+li+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2dekli1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring magnetic declination.
declivity	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ecl*_ivit*_as, from #7de -#7+ cl*_ivus a slope, hill
declivities	infl
	head	declivity
	syl	de+cliv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
declivity	0.
	syl	de+cliv+i:ty
	pron	<di1kliviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward slope, esp. of the ground. Compare {acclivity}.
declivitous	sub
	head	declivity
	syl	de+1cliv:i+tous
	pos	adj.
declutch	0.
	syl	de+clutch
	pron	<di1kl^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disengage the clutch of a motor vehicle.
decoct	ety	C15: see #7decoction 
decoct	0.
	syl	de+coct
	pron	<di1kokt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extract (the essence or active principle) from (a medicinal or similar substance) by boiling.
decoction	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin d*_ecocti*_o, from d*_ecoquere to boil down, from coquere to #7cook 
decoction	1.
	syl	de+coc+tion
	pron	<di1kokS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	the extraction of the water-soluble substances of a drug or medicinal plants by boiling.
decoction	2.
	syl	de+coc+tion
	pron	<di1kokS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence or liquor resulting from this.
decode	0.
	syl	de+code
	pron	<dE1k*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (a message, text, etc.) from code into ordinary language. &- {de+#!cod+er}
decoke	0.
	syl	de+coke
	pron	<dE1k*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {decarbonize}.
decollate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ecoll*_are to behead, from #7de -#7+ collum neck
decollate	1.
	syl	de+col+late
	pron	<di1kolAt>, <1dek*2lAt>, <2dEk*u1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate (continuous stationery, etc.) into individual forms.
decollate	2.
	syl	de+col+late
	pron	<di1kolAt>, <1dek*2lAt>, <2dEk*u1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {decapitate}.
decollation	sub
	head	decollate
	syl	de+col+1la+tion
	pos	n.
decollator	sub
	head	decollate
	syl	de+col+2la+tor
	pos	n.
d'ecolletage	ety	C19: from French; see #7d*'ecollet*'e 
d'ecolletage	0.
	syl	d*'e+colle+tage
	pron	<2dAkol1ta:Z>, French <dAkcl1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-cut neckline or a woman's garment with a low neck.
d'ecollet'e	ety	C19: from d*'ecolleter to cut out the neck (of a dress), from collet collar
d'ecollet'e	1.
	syl	d*'e+colle+t*'e
	pron	<dA1koltA>, French <dAkcl1tA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman's garment
	def	low-cut.
d'ecollet'e	2.
	syl	d*'e+colle+t*'e
	pron	<dA1koltA>, French <dAkcl1tA>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing a low-cut garment.
decolonise	alt
	head	decolonize
	or	decolonize
	syl	de+col:o+nise
	pron	<dE1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decolonize	0.
	or	decolonise
	syl	de+col:o+nize
	pron	<dE1kol*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant independence to (a colony). &- {de+@!col@.o+niz@.#!a+tion} {de+@!col@.o+nis@.#!a+tion}
decolorant	1.
	syl	de+col+or+ant
	pron	<dE1k^l*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to decolour or bleach. {~}
decolorant	2.
	syl	de+col+or+ant
	pron	<dE1k^l*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a substance that decolours.
decolorize	infl
	head	decolour
	or	decolorise
	syl	de+col+or+ize
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decolorise	infl
	head	decolour
	or	decolorize
	syl	de+col+or+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decolour	0.
	syl	de+col+our
	pron	<dE1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of colour, as by bleaching.
decoloration	sub
	head	decolour
	syl	de+2col+or:1a+tion
	pos	n.
decolorization	sub
	head	decolour
	or	decolorisation
	syl	de+2col+or:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
decolorisation	sub
	head	decolour
	or	decolorization
	syl	de+2col+or:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
decompose	1.
	syl	de+com+pose
	pron	<2dEk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break down (organic matter) or (of organic matter) to be broken down into constituent elements by bacterial or fungal action; rot.
decompose	2.
	syl	de+com+pose
	pron	<2dEk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to break down or cause to break down into simpler chemical compounds.
decompose	3.
	syl	de+com+pose
	pron	<2dEk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break up or separate into con?!stituent parts.
decomposable	sub
	head	decompose
	syl	de+com+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
decomposability	sub
	head	decompose
	syl	de+com+2pos+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
decomposition	sub
	head	decompose
	syl	de+com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2dEkomp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
decomposer	0.
	syl	de+com+pos+er
	pron	<2dEk*m1p*uz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	any organism in a community, such as a bacterium or fungus, that breaks down dead tissue into its constituent parts. See also { {consumer} (sense 3)}, { {producer} (sense 6)}.
decompound	1.
	syl	de+com+pound
	pron	<2dEk*m1paund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound leaf
	def	having leaflets consisting of several distinct parts.
decompound	2.
	syl	de+com+pound
	pron	<2dEk*m1paund>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of one or more compounds.
decompound	3.
	syl	de+com+pound
	pron	<2dEk*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {decompose}.
decompound	4.
	syl	de+com+pound
	pron	<2dEk*m1paund>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to mix with or form from one or more compounds.
decompress	1.
	syl	de+com+press
	pron	<2dEk*m1pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to relieve (a substance) of pressure or (of a substance) to be relieved of pressure.
decompress	2.
	syl	de+com+press
	pron	<2dEk*m1pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to return (a diver, caisson worker, etc.) to a condition of normal atmospheric pressure from a condition of increased pressure or (of a diver, etc.) to be returned to such a condition.
decompression	sub
	head	decompress
	syl	de+com+1pres+sion
	pos	n.
decompression chamber	0.
	syl	de+com+pres+sion cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a chamber in which the pressure of air can be varied slowly for returning people from abnormal pressures to atmospheric pressure without inducing decompression sickness.
illness	alt
	head	decompression sickness
	or	decompression sickness
	syl	ill+ness
	pos	n.
decompression sickness	0.
	or	illness
	syl	de+com+pres+sion sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder characterized by severe pain in muscles and joints, cramp, and difficulty in breathing, caused by subjection to a sudden and substantial change in atmospheric pressure. Also called: {caisson disease, aeroembolism}. Nontechnical name: {the bends}.
decongestant	1.
	syl	de+con+gest+ant
	pron	<2dEk*n1Jest*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relieving congestion, esp. nasal congestion. {~}
decongestant	2.
	syl	de+con+gest+ant
	pron	<2dEk*n1Jest*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a decongestant drug.
deconsecrate	0.
	syl	de+con+se:crate
	pron	<dE1konsi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (a church, etc.) to secular use. &- {de+@!con+se@.#!cra+tion}
decontaminate	0.
	syl	de+con+tam:i+nate
	pron	<2dEk*n1t@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (an area, building, object, etc.) harmless by the removal, distribution, or neutralization of poisons, radioactivity, etc.
decontaminant	sub
	head	decontaminate
	syl	de+con+1tam:i+nant
	pos	n.
decontamination	sub
	head	decontaminate
	syl	de+con+2tam:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
decontaminative	sub
	head	decontaminate
	syl	de+con+1tam:i+2na+tive
	pos	adj.
decontaminator	sub
	head	decontaminate
	syl	de+con+1tam:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
decontrols	infl
	head	decontrol
	syl	de+con+trols
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decontrolling	infl
	head	decontrol
	syl	de+con+trol+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decontrolled	infl
	head	decontrol
	syl	de+con+trolled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decontrol	0.
	syl	de+con+trol
	pron	<2dEk*n1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free of restraints or controls, esp. government controls.
	exam	1	to decontrol prices.
d'ecor	ety	C19: from French, from d*'ecorer to #7decorate 
decor	alt
	head	d'ecor
	or	d'ecor
	syl	de+cor
	pron	<1dAkc:>
	pos	n.
d'ecor	1.
	or	decor
	syl	d*'e+cor
	pron	<1dAkc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a style or scheme of interior decoration, furnishings, etc., as in a room or house.
d'ecor	2.
	or	decor
	syl	d*'e+cor
	pron	<1dAkc:>
	pos	n.
	def	stage decoration; scenery.
decorate	ety	C16: from Latin decor*_are, from decus adornment; see #7decent 
decorate	1.
	syl	dec:o+rate
	pron	<1dek*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
decorate	2.
	syl	dec:o+rate
	pron	<1dek*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to paint or wallpaper (a room, house, etc.).
decorate	3.
	syl	dec:o+rate
	pron	<1dek*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confer a mark of distinction, esp. a military medal, upon.
decorate	4.
	syl	dec:o+rate
	pron	<1dek*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evaporate a metal film onto (a crystal) in order to display dislocations in structure.
Decorarchitecture	alt
	head	Decorated style
	or	Decorated style
	syl	Dec:o+rar+chi+tec+ture
	pos	n.
Decorated style	0.
	or	Decorarchitecture
	syl	Dec:o+rat+ed style
	pos	n.
	def	a 14th-century style of English architecture characterized by the ogee arch, geometrical tracery, and floral decoration.
decoration	1.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2dek*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition that renders something more attractive or ornate; adornment.
decoration	2.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2dek*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or art of decorating.
decoration	3.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2dek*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medal, badge, etc., conferred as a mark of honour.
decorative	0.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tive
	pron	<1dek*r*tiv>, <1dekr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to decorate or adorn; ornamental. &- {#!dec@.o+ra+tive+ly}
decorativeness	sub
	head	decorative
	syl	dec:o+ra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
decorator	1.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tor
	pron	<1dek*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person whose profession is the painting and wallpapering of buildings.
decorator	2.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tor
	pron	<1dek*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who decorates.
decorator	3.
	syl	dec:o+ra+tor
	pron	<1dek*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	See { {interior decorator} (sense 1)}.
decorous	ety	C17: from Latin dec*_orus, from decor elegance
decorous	0.
	syl	dec:o+rous
	pron	<1dek*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by propriety in manners, conduct, etc.
decorously	sub
	head	decorous
	syl	dec:o+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
decorousness	sub
	head	decorous
	syl	dec:o+rous+ness
	pos	n.
decorticate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ecortic*_are, from #7de -#7+ -cortic*_are, from cortex bark
decorticate	1.
	syl	de+cor+ti+cate
	pron	<dE1kc:ti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the bark or some other outer layer from.
decorticate	2.
	syl	de+cor+ti+cate
	pron	<dE1kc:ti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to remove the cortex of (an organ or part).
decortication	sub
	head	decorticate
	syl	de+2cor+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
decorticator	sub
	head	decorticate
	syl	de+1cor+ti+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
decorum	ety	C16: from Latin: propriety
decorum	1.
	syl	de+co+rum
	pron	<di1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	propriety, esp. in behaviour or conduct.
decorum	2.
	syl	de+co+rum
	pron	<di1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a requirement of correct behaviour in polite society.
decoupage	ety	C20: from French, from d*'ecouper to cut out, from #7de -#7+ couper to cut
decoupage	1.
	syl	de+cou+page
	pron	<2dAku:1pa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of deco?!rating a surface with shapes or illustrations cut from paper, card, etc.
decoupage	2.
	syl	de+cou+page
	pron	<2dAku:1pa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	anything produced by this technique.
decoupling	0.
	syl	de+cou+pling
	pron	<dE1k^pLiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the reduction of undesired distortion or oscillations in a circuit, caused by coupling with another circuit.
decoy	ety	C17: probably from Dutch de kooi, literally: the cage, from Latin cavea #7cage 
decoy	1.
	syl	de+coy
	pron	<1dEkci>, <di1kci>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing used to beguile or lead someone into danger; lure.
decoy	2.
	syl	de+coy
	pron	<1dEkci>, <di1kci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	something designed to deceive an enemy or divert his attention.
decoy	3.
	syl	de+coy
	pron	<1dEkci>, <di1kci>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird or animal, or an image of one, used to lure game into a trap or within shooting range.
decoy	4.
	syl	de+coy
	pron	<1dEkci>, <di1kci>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed space or large trap, often with a wide funnelled entrance, into which game can be lured for capture.
decoy	5.
	syl	de+coy
	pron	<di1kci>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lure or be lured by or as if by means of a decoy.
decoyer	sub
	head	decoy
	syl	de+1coy+er
	pos	n.
decrease	ety	C14: from Old French des?!creistre, from Latin d*_ecrescere to grow less, from #7de -#7+ crescere to grow
decrease	1.
	syl	de+crease
	pron	<di1krEs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to diminish or cause to diminish in size, number, strength, etc.
decrease	2.
	syl	de+crease
	pron	<1dEkrEs>, <di1krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of diminishing; reduction.
decrease	3.
	syl	de+crease
	pron	<1dEkrEs>, <di1krEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which something has been diminished.
decreasingly	sub
	head	decrease
	syl	de+1creas+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
decree	ety	C14: from Old French decre, from Latin d*_ecr*_etum ordinance, from d*_ecr*_etus decided, past participle of d*_ecernere to determine; see #7decern 
decree	1.
	syl	de+cree
	pron	<di1krE>
	pos	n.
	def	an edict, law, etc., made by someone in authority.
decree	2.
	syl	de+cree
	pron	<di1krE>
	pos	n.
	def	an order or judgment of a court made after hearing a suit, esp. in matrimonial proceedings. See {decree nisi, decree absolute}.
decrees	infl
	head	decree
	syl	de+crees
	pos	vb.
decreeing	infl
	head	decree
	syl	de+cree+ing
	pos	vb.
decreed	infl
	head	decree
	syl	de+creed.
	pos	vb.
decree	3.
	syl	de+cree
	pron	<di1krE>
	pos	vb.
	def	to order, adjudge, or ordain by decree.
decreeable	sub
	head	decree
	syl	de+1cree+a:ble
	pos	adj.
decreer	sub
	head	decree
	syl	de+1cre+er
	pos	n.
decree absolute	0.
	syl	de+cree ab+so+lute
	pos	n.
	def	the final decree in divorce proceedings, which leaves the parties free to remarry. Compare {decree nisi}.
decree nisi	0.
	syl	de+cree ni:si
	pron	<1nIsI>
	pos	n.
	def	a provisional decree, esp. in divorce proceedings, which will later be made absolute unless cause is shown why it should not. Compare {decree absolute}.
decreet	ety	C14 decret: from Old French, from Latin d*_ecr*_etum #7decree 
decreet	0.
	syl	de+creet
	pron	<di1krEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	the final judgment or sentence of a court.
decrement	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ecr*_ementum, from d*_ecrescere to #7decrease 
decrement	1.
	syl	dec+re+ment
	pron	<1dekrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of decreasing; diminution.
decrement	2.
	syl	dec+re+ment
	pron	<1dekrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a negative increment.
decrement	3.
	syl	dec+re+ment
	pron	<1dekrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the damping of an oscillator, expressed by the ratio of the amplitude of a cycle to its amplitude after one period.
decrepit	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ecrepitus, from crep*_are to creak
decrepit	1.
	syl	de+crep+it
	pron	<di1krepit>
	pos	adj.
	def	enfeebled by old age; infirm.
decrepit	2.
	syl	de+crep+it
	pron	<di1krepit>
	pos	adj.
	def	broken down or worn out by hard or long use; dilapidated.
decrepitly	sub
	head	decrepit
	syl	de+1crep+it+ly
	pos	adv.
decrepitude	sub
	head	decrepit
	syl	de+1crep:i+2tude
	pos	n.
decrepitate	ety	C17: from New Latin d*_ecrepit*_are, from Latin crepit*_are to crackle, from crep*_are to creak
decrepitate	1.
	syl	de+crep:i+tate
	pron	<di1krepi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (a substance, such as a salt) until it emits a crackling sound or until this sound stops.
decrepitate	2.
	syl	de+crep:i+tate
	pron	<di1krepi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a salt
	def	to crackle, as while being heated.
decrepitation	sub
	head	decrepitate
	syl	de+2crep:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
decresc	0.
	syl	decresc.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	decrescendo.
decrescendo	ety	Italian, from decrescere to #7decrease 
decrescendo	0.
	syl	de+cre+scen+do
	pron	<2dEkri1Send*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {diminu?!endo}.
decrescent	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ecresc*_ens growing less; see #7decrease 
decrescent	0.
	syl	de+cres+cent
	pron	<di1kres*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the moon
	def	decreasing; waning.
decrescence	sub
	head	decrescent
	syl	de+1cres+cence
	pos	n.
decretal	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin d*_ecr*_et*_alis; see #7decree 
decretal	1.
	syl	de+cre+tal
	pron	<di1krEtL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a papal edict on doctrine or church law.
decretal	2.
	syl	de+cre+tal
	pron	<di1krEtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a decretal or a decree.
decretalist	sub
	head	decretal
	syl	de+1cre+tal+ist
	pos	n.
Decretals	0.
	syl	De+cre+tals
	pron	<di1krEtLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an authoritative compilation of decretals, as those of Gregory IX (1234).
decry	ety	C17: from Old French descrier, from des- {#7dis -%1#7+} crier to #7cry 
decries	infl
	head	decry
	syl	de+cries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decrying	infl
	head	decry
	syl	de+cry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decried	infl
	head	decry
	syl	de+cried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
decry	1.
	syl	de+cry
	pron	<di1krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express open disapproval of; disparage.
decry	2.
	syl	de+cry
	pron	<di1krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depreciate by proclamation.
	exam	1	to decry obsolete coinage.
decrial	sub
	head	decry
	syl	de+1cri+al
	pos	n.
decrier	sub
	head	decry
	syl	de+1cri+er
	pos	n.
decrypt	ety	C20: from #7de-+ crypt, as in #7cryptic 
decrypt	0.
	syl	de+crypt
	pron	<dE1kript>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {decode}.
decubitus ulcer	ety	C19: Latin decubitus, past participle of decumbere to lie down
decubitus ulcer	0.
	syl	de+cu+bi+tus ul+cer
	pron	<di1kju:bit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic ulcer of the skin and underlying tissues caused by prolonged pressure on the body surface of bedridden patients. Nontechnical names: {bedsore, pressure sore}.
decumbent	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ecumb*_ens, present participle of d*_ecumbere to lie down
decumbent	1.
	syl	de+cum+bent
	pron	<di1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying down or lying flat.
decumbent	2.
	syl	de+cum+bent
	pron	<di1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of certain stems
	def	lying flat with the tip growing upwards.
decumbence	sub
	head	decumbent
	or	decumbency
	syl	de+1cum+bence
	pos	n.
decumbency	sub
	head	decumbent
	or	decumbence
	syl	de+1cum+ben+cy
	pos	n.
decumbently	sub
	head	decumbent
	syl	de+1cum+bent+ly
	pos	adv.
decuple	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin decuplus tenfold, from Latin decem ten
decuple	1.
	syl	de+cu+ple
	pron	<1dekjupL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase by ten times.
decuple	2.
	syl	de+cu+ple
	pron	<1dekjupL>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount ten times as large as a given reference.
decuple	3.
	syl	de+cu+ple
	pron	<1dekjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	increasing tenfold.
decurion	ety	C14: from Latin decuri*_o, from decuria company of ten, from decem ten
decurion	1.
	syl	de+cu+ri+on
	pron	<di1kju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Empire
	def	a local councillor.
decurion	2.
	syl	de+cu+ri+on
	pron	<di1kju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Empire
	def	the commander of a troop of ten cavalrymen.
decurrent	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ecurrere to run down, from currere to run
decurrent	0.
	syl	de+cur+rent
	pron	<di1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	extending down the stem, esp. (of a leaf) having the base of the blade extending down the stem as two wings.
decurrently	sub
	head	decurrent
	syl	de+1cur+rent+ly
	pos	adv.
decurved	0.
	syl	de+curved
	pron	<dE1kR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	bent or curved downwards.
	exam	1	a de?!curved bill;
	exam	2	decurved petals.
decury	ety	C16: from Latin decuria; see #7decurion 
decuries	infl
	head	decury
	syl	dec:u+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
decury	0.
	syl	dec:u+ry
	pron	<1dekju*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a body of ten men.
decussate	ety	C17: from Latin decuss*_are, from decussis the number ten, from decem ten
decussate	1.
	syl	de+cus+sate
	pron	<di1k^sAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cross or cause to cross in the form of the letter X; intersect.
decussate	2.
	syl	de+cus+sate
	pron	<di1k^sAt>, <di1k^sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the form of the letter X; crossed; intersected.
decussate	3.
	syl	de+cus+sate
	pron	<di1k^sAt>, <di1k^sit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of leaves
	def	arranged in opposite pairs, with each pair at right angles to the one above and below it.
decussately	sub
	head	decussate
	syl	de+1cus+sate+ly
	pos	adv.
dedal	0.
	syl	de+dal
	pron	<1dEdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {daedal}.
dedans	ety	literally: interior
dedans	0.
	syl	de+dans
	pron	French. <d*1d?~a>
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	the open gallery at the server's end of the court.
Ded'eagach	0.
	syl	De+d*'e+ag+ach
	pron	<1dedAa:g1a:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until the end of World War I) of {Alexandro*'upolis}.
dedicate	ety	C15: from Latin d*_edic*_are to announce, from dic*_are to make known, variant of d*_icere to say
dedicate	1.
	syl	ded:i+cate
	pron	<1dedi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to devote (oneself, one's time, etc.) wholly to a special purpose or cause; commit wholeheartedly or unreservedly.
dedicate	2.
	syl	ded:i+cate
	pron	<1dedi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to address or inscribe (a book, artistic performance, etc.) to (a person, cause, etc.) as a token of affection or respect.
dedicate	3.
	syl	ded:i+cate
	pron	<1dedi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set apart for a deity or for sacred uses; consecrate.
dedicate	4.
	syl	ded:i+cate
	pron	<1dedi2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {dedicated}.
dedicatee	sub
	head	dedicate
	syl	ded:i+ca+1tee
	pos	n.
dedicator	sub
	head	dedicate
	syl	ded:i+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
dedicatory	sub
	head	dedicate
	or	dedicative
	syl	ded:i+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1dedi2kAt*ri>, <1dedik*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
dedicative	sub
	head	dedicate
	or	dedicatory
	syl	ded:i+2ca+tive
	pos	adj.
dedicated	1.
	syl	ded:i+cat+ed
	pron	<1dedi2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoted to a particular purpose or cause.
	exam	1	a dedicated man.
dedicated	2.
	syl	ded:i+cat+ed
	pron	<1dedi2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	designed to fulfil one function.
	exam	1	a dedicated microprocessor.
dedication	1.
	syl	ded:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2dedi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dedicating or the state of being dedicated.
dedication	2.
	syl	ded:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2dedi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inscription or announcement prefixed to a book, piece of music, etc., dedicating it to a person or thing.
dedication	3.
	syl	ded:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2dedi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	complete and wholehearted devotion, esp. to a career, ideal, etc.
dedication	4.
	syl	ded:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2dedi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremony in which something, such as a church, is dedicated.
dedicational	sub
	head	dedication
	syl	ded:i+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
dedifferentiation	0.
	syl	de+dif+fer+en+ti:a+tion
	pron	<dE2dif*2renSE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reversion of the cells of differentiated tissue to a less specialized form.
deduce	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ed*_ucere to lead away, derive, from #7de -#7+ d*_ucere to lead
deduce	1.
	syl	de+duce
	pron	<di1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to reach (a conclusion about something) by reasoning; conclude (that); infer.
deduce	2.
	syl	de+duce
	pron	<di1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to trace the origin, course, or derivation of.
deducible	sub
	head	deduce
	syl	de+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
deducibility	sub
	head	deduce
	or	deducibleness
	syl	de+2duc+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
deducibleness	sub
	head	deduce
	or	deducibility
	syl	de+1duc+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
deduct	ety	C15: from Latin d*_eductus, past participle of d*_ed*_ucere to #7deduce 
deduct	0.
	syl	de+duct
	pron	<di1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away or subtract (a number, quantity, part, etc.).
	exam	1	income tax is deducted from one's wages.
deductible	1.
	syl	de+duct+i:ble
	pron	<di1d^ktibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being deducted.
deductible	2.
	syl	de+duct+i:ble
	pron	<di1d^ktibL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {tax-deductible}.
deductible	3.
	syl	de+duct+i:ble
	pron	<di1d^ktibL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	the U.S. name for {{excess} (sense 6) }.
deductibility	sub
	head	deductible
	syl	de+2duct+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
deduction	1.
	syl	de+duc+tion
	pron	<di1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of deducting or subtracting.
deduction	2.
	syl	de+duc+tion
	pron	<di1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a sum of money, that is or may be deducted.
deduction	3.a.
	syl	de+duc+tion
	pron	<di1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process of reasoning, used esp. in logic and mathematics, by which a specific conclusion necessarily follows from a set of general premisses.
deduction	3.b.
	syl	de+duc+tion
	pron	<di1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a conclusion reached by this process of reasoning. Compare { {induction} (sense 3)}.
deductive	0.
	syl	de+duc+tive
	pron	<di1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to deduction.
	exam	1	deductive reasoning.
deductively	sub
	head	deductive
	syl	de+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Dee	1.
	syl	Dee
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Wales and NW England, rising in S Gwynedd and flowing east and north to the Irish Sea. Length: about 112 km (70 miles).
Dee	2.
	syl	Dee
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Scotland, rising in the Cairngorms and flowing east to the North Sea. Length: about 140 km (87 miles).
Dee	3.
	syl	Dee
	pron	<dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Scotland, flowing south to the Solway Firth. Length: about 80 km (50 miles).
deed	ety	Old English d*_ed; related to Old High German t*_at, Gothic gadeths; see {#7do %1}
deed	1.
	syl	deed
	pron	<dEd>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is done or performed; act.
deed	2.
	syl	deed
	pron	<dEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a notable achievement; feat; exploit.
deed	3.
	syl	deed
	pron	<dEd>
	pos	n.
	def	action or performance, as opposed to words.
deed	4.
	syl	deed
	pron	<dEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal legal document signed, sealed, and delivered to effect a conveyance or transfer of property or to create a legal obligation or contract.
deed	5.
	syl	deed
	pron	<dEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to convey or transfer (property) by deed.
deed poll	0.
	syl	deed poll
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a deed made by one party only, esp. one by which a person changes his name.
deejay	ety	C20: from the initials #7d.j. 
deejay	0.
	syl	dee+jay
	pron	<1dE2JA>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {disc jockey}.
deek	ety	perhaps of Romany origin
deek	0.
	syl	deek
	pron	<dEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northumbrian dialect.
	usage	imperative
	def	to look at.
	exam	1	deek that&!
deem	ety	Old English d*_eman; related to Old High German tuomen to judge, Gothic domjan; see #7doom 
deem	0.
	syl	deem
	pron	<dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to judge or consider.
	exam	1	I do not deem him worthy of this honour.
de-emphasise	alt
	head	de-emphasize
	or	de-emphasize
	syl	de-em:pha:sise
	pron	<dE1emf*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
de-emphasize	0.
	or	de-emphasise
	syl	de-em:pha:size
	pron	<dE1emf*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove emphasis from.
deemster	0.
	syl	deem+ster
	pron	<1dEmst*>
	pos	n.
	def	the title of one of the two justices in the Isle of Man. Also called: {dempster}.
deemstership	sub
	head	deemster
	syl	deem+ster+2ship
	pos	n.
deep	ety	Old English d*_eop; related to Old High German tiof deep, Old Norse djupr 
deep	1.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending or situated relatively far down from a surface.
	exam	1	a deep pool.
deep	2.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending or situated relatively far inwards, backwards, or sideways.
	exam	1	a deep border of trees.
deep	3.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	relatively far from the pitch.
	exam	1	the deep field;
	exam	2	deep third man.
deep	4.a.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	of a specified dimension downwards, inwards, or backwards.
	exam	1	six feet deep.
deep	4.b.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a six-foot-deep trench.
deep	5.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming from or penetrating to a great depth.
	exam	1	a deep breath.
deep	6.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand or penetrate; abstruse.
deep	7.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	learned or intellectually demanding.
	exam	1	a deep discussion.
deep	8.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great intensity; extreme.
	exam	1	deep happiness;
	exam	2	deep trouble.
deep	9.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by in
	def	absorbed or enveloped (by); engrossed or immersed (in).
	exam	1	deep in study;
	exam	2	deep in debt.
deep	10.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	very cunning or crafty; devious.
	exam	1	a deep plot.
deep	11.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	mysterious or obscure.
	exam	1	a deep secret.
deep	12.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	having an intense or dark hue.
deep	13.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	low in pitch or tone.
	exam	1	a deep voice.
deep down	14.
	head	deep
	syl	deep down.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in reality, esp. as opposed to appearance.
	exam	1	she is a very kind person deep down.
deep in the past	15.
	head	deep
	syl	deep in the past.
	def	long ago.
deep	16.a.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	to become hysterical; lose one's temper.
deep	16.b.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to act rashly.
in deep water	17.
	head	deep
	syl	in deep water.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a tricky position or in trouble.
deep	18.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	n.
	def	any deep place on land or under water, esp. below 6000 metres (3000 fathoms).
deep	19.a.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic term for the {ocean}.
deep	19.b.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the area of the field relatively far from the pitch.
deep	20.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the most profound, intense, or central part.
	exam	1	the deep of winter.
deep	21.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast extent, as of space or time.
deep	22.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of the intervals on a sounding lead, one fathom apart.
deep	23.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adv.
	def	far on in time; late.
	exam	1	they worked deep into the night.
deep	24.
	syl	deep
	pron	<dEp>
	pos	adv.
	def	profoundly or intensely.
deeply	sub
	head	deep
	syl	deep+ly
	pos	adv.
deepness	sub
	head	deep
	syl	deep+ness
	pos	n.
deep-dish pie	0.
	syl	deep-dish pie
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a pie baked in a deep dish and having only a top crust.
deep-dyed	0.
	syl	deep-dyed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Usually derogatory.
	def	thorough-going; absolute; complete.
deepen	0.
	syl	deep+en
	pron	<1dEpN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become deep, deeper, or more intense.
deepener	sub
	head	deepen
	syl	deep+en+er
	pos	n.
deepfreeze	1.
	syl	deep+freeze
	pron	<2dEp1frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of refrigerator in which food, etc., is stored for long periods at temperatures below freezing.
deepfreeze	2.
	syl	deep+freeze
	pron	<2dEp1frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	storage in or as if in a deepfreeze.
deepfreeze	3.
	syl	deep+freeze
	pron	<2dEp1frEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of suspended activity.
deep-freeze	infl
	head	deepfreeze
	syl	deep-freeze
	pos	vb.
deepfreezes	infl
	head	deepfreeze
	or	deepfreezed
	syl	deep+freez:es
	pos	vb.
deepfroze	infl
	head	deepfreeze
	or	deepfrozen
	syl	deep+froze
	pos	vb.
deepfreezed	infl
	head	deepfreeze
	or	deepfreezes
	syl	deep+freezed
	pos	vb.
deepfrozen	infl
	head	deepfreeze
	or	deepfreezed
	syl	deep+fro:zen
	pos	vb.
deepfreezed	infl
	head	deepfreeze
	or	deepfrozen
	syl	deep+freezed.
	pos	vb.
deepfreeze	4.
	syl	deep+freeze
	pron	<2dEp1frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to freeze or keep in or as if in a deepfreeze.
deep-fries	infl
	head	deep-fry
	syl	deep-fries
	pos	vb.
deep-frying	infl
	head	deep-fry
	syl	deep-fry+ing
	pos	vb.
deep-fried	infl
	head	deep-fry
	syl	deep-fried.
	pos	vb.
deep-fry	0.
	syl	deep-fry
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook (fish, potatoes, etc.) in sufficient hot fat to cover the food entirely.
deep kiss	0.
	syl	deep kiss
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {French kiss}.
deep-laid	0.
	syl	deep-laid
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plot or plan
	def	carefully worked out and kept secret.
deep-seated	alt
	head	deep-rooted
	or	deep-rooted
	syl	deep-seat:ed
	pos	adj.
deep-rooted	0.
	or	deep-seated
	syl	deep-root:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ideas, beliefs, preju?!dices, etc.
	def	firmly fixed, implanted, or held; ingrained.
deep-sea	0.
	syl	deep-sea
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, found in, or characteristic of the deep parts of the sea.
	exam	1	deep-sea fishing.
deep-six	ety	C20: from six feet deep, the traditional depth for a grave
deep-six	0.
	syl	deep-six
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to dispose of (something, such as documents) completely; destroy.
Deep South	0.
	syl	Deep South
	pos	n.
	def	the SE part of the U.S., esp. South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
deep space	0.
	syl	deep space
	pos	n.
	def	any region of outer space beyond the system of the earth and moon.
deep structure	0.
	syl	deep struc+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	a representation of the presumed structure of a sentence at a level where logical or grammatical relations are made explicit, before transformation?!al rules have been applied. Compare {surface structure}.
deep therapy	0.
	syl	deep ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	def	radiotherapy with very penetrating short-wave radiation.
deer	ety	Old English d*_eor beast; related to Old High German tior wild beast, Old Norse d*_yr 
deers	alt
	head	deer
	or	deer
	syl	deers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deer	1.
	or	deers
	syl	deer
	pron	<di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any ruminant artiodactyl mammal of the family including reindeer, elk, muntjacs, and roe deer, typically having antlers in the male. Related adj.: {cervine}.
deer	2.
	or	deers
	syl	deer
	pron	<di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in N Canada
	def	another name for {caribou}.
deergrass	0.
	syl	deer+grass
	pron	<1di*2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial cyperaceous plant, that grows in dense tufts in peat bogs of temperate regions.
deerhound	0.
	syl	deer+hound
	pron	<1di*2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large rough-coated breed of dog of the greyhound type.
deer lick	0.
	syl	deer lick
	pos	n.
	def	a naturally or artificially salty area of ground where deer come to lick the salt.
deer mouse	0.
	syl	deer mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mice of the genus esp. of North and Central America, having brownish fur with white underparts: family See also {white-footed mouse}.
deerskin	0.a.
	syl	deer+skin
	pron	<1di*2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the hide of a deer.
deerskin	0.b.
	syl	deer+skin
	pron	<1di*2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a deerskin jacket.
deerstalker	1.
	syl	deer+stalk:er
	pron	<1di*2stc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stalker}. a person who stalks deer, esp. in order to shoot them.
deerstalker	2.
	syl	deer+stalk:er
	pron	<1di*2stc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat, peaked in front and behind, with earflaps usually turned up and tied together on the top.
deerstalking	sub
	head	deerstalker
	syl	deer+2stalk:ing
	pos	adj. n.
de-escalate	0.
	syl	de-es:ca:late
	pron	<dE1esk*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce the level or intensity of (a crisis, etc.).
de-escalation	sub
	head	de-escalate
	syl	de-2es:ca:1la+tion
	pos	n.
def	1.
	syl	def.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	defective.
def	2.
	syl	def.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	defence.
def	3.
	syl	def.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	defendant.
def	4.
	syl	def.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deferred.
def	5.
	syl	def.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	definite.
def	6.
	syl	def.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	definition.
deface	0.
	syl	de+face
	pron	<di1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spoil or mar the surface, legibility, or appearance of; disfigure.
defaceable	sub
	head	deface
	syl	de+1face+a:ble
	pos	adj.
defacement	sub
	head	deface
	syl	de+1face+ment
	pos	n.
defacer	sub
	head	deface
	syl	de+1fac+er
	pos	n.
de facto	ety	C17: Latin
de facto	1.
	syl	de fac+to
	pron	<dA> <1f@kt*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in fact.
de facto	2.
	syl	de fac+to
	pron	<dA> <1f@kt*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in fact, whether legally recognized or not.
	exam	1	a de facto regime.
defalcate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin d*_efalc*_are to cut off, from Latin #7de -#7+ falx sickle &- @!de+fal+#!ca+tion n. &- #!de+fal+@!ca+tor n.
defalcate	0.
	syl	de+fal+cate
	pron	<1dEf@l2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to misuse or mis?!appropriate property or funds entrusted to one.
defamation	1.
	syl	def:a+ma+tion
	pron	<2def*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the injuring of a person's good name or reputation. Compare {libel, slander}.
defamation	2.
	syl	def:a+ma+tion
	pron	<2def*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of defaming or state of being defamed.
defamatory	0.
	syl	de+fam:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1f@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	injurious to someone's name or reputation.
defamatorily	sub
	head	defamatory
	syl	de+1fam:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
defame	ety	C14: from Old French defamer, from Latin d*_ef*_am*_are, from diff*_am*_are to spread by unfavourable report, from f*_ama #7fame 
defame	1.
	syl	de+fame
	pron	<di1fAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack the good name or reputation of; slander; libel.
defame	2.
	syl	de+fame
	pron	<di1fAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to indict or accuse.
defamer	sub
	head	defame
	syl	de+1fam+er
	pos	n.
default	ety	C13: from Old French defaute, from defaillir to fail, from Vulgar Latin d*_efall*_ire (unattested) to be lacking
default	1.
	syl	de+fault
	pron	<di1fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to act, esp. a failure to meet a financial obligation or to appear in a court of law at a time specified.
default	2.
	syl	de+fault
	pron	<di1fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	absence.
	exam	1	he lost the chess game by default.
in default of	3.
	head	default
	syl	in default of.
	def	through or in the lack or absence of.
judgment by default	4.
	head	default
	syl	judgment by default.
	qual	Law.
	def	a judgment in the plaintiff's favour when the defendant fails to plead or to appear.
default	5.
	syl	de+fault
	pron	<di1fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	lack, want, or need.
default	6.
	syl	de+fault
	pron	<di1fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or in
	def	to fail to make payment when due.
default	7.
	syl	de+fault
	pron	<di1fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail to fulfil or perform an obligation, engagement, etc.
	exam	1	to default in a sporting contest.
default	8.
	syl	de+fault
	pron	<di1fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to lose (a case) by failure to appear in court.
defaulter	1.
	syl	de+fault+er
	pron	<di1fc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who defaults.
defaulter	2.
	syl	de+fault+er
	pron	<di1fc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person, esp. a soldier, who has broken the disciplinary code of his service.
defeasance	ety	C14: from Old French, from desfaire to #7defeat 
defeasance	1.
	syl	de+fea+sance
	pron	<di1fEzNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	the act or process of rendering null and void; annulment.
defeasance	2.a.
	syl	de+fea+sance
	pron	<di1fEzNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	a condition, the fulfilment of which renders a deed void.
defeasance	2.b.
	syl	de+fea+sance
	pron	<di1fEzNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	the document containing such a condition.
defeasible	0.
	syl	de+fea+si:ble
	pron	<di1fEz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of an estate or interest in land
	def	capable of being defeated or rendered void.
defeasibleness	sub
	head	defeasible
	or	defeasibility
	syl	de+1fea+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
defeasibility	sub
	head	defeasible
	or	defeasibleness
	syl	de+2fea+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
defeat	ety	C14: from Old French desfait, from desfaire to undo, ruin, from des- #7{dis -%1}#7+ faire to do, from Latin facere 
defeat	1.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome in a contest or competition; win a victory over.
defeat	2.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thwart or frustrate.
	exam	1	this accident has defeated all his hopes of winning.
defeat	3.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to render null and void; annul.
defeat	4.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of defeating or state of being defeated.
defeat	5.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an instance of defeat.
defeat	6.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	overthrow or destruction.
defeat	7.
	syl	de+feat
	pron	<di1fEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	an annulment.
defeater	sub
	head	defeat
	syl	de+1feat+er
	pos	n.
defeatism	0.
	syl	de+feat+ism
	pron	<di1fEtiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ready acceptance or expectation of defeat.
defeatist	sub
	head	defeatism
	syl	de+1feat+ist
	pos	n. adj.
defecate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_efaec*_are to cleanse from dregs, from #7de -#7+ faex sediment, dregs
defecate	1.
	syl	def+e:cate
	pron	<1defi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discharge waste from the body through the anus.
defecate	2.
	syl	def+e:cate
	pron	<1defi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clarify or remove impurities from (a solution, esp. of sugar).
defecation	sub
	head	defecate
	syl	def+e:1ca+tion
	pos	n.
defecator	sub
	head	defecate
	syl	def+e:2ca+tor
	pos	n.
defect	ety	C15: from Latin d*_efectus, from d*_eficere to forsake, fail; see #7deficient 
defect	1.
	syl	de+fect
	pron	<di1fekt>, <1dEfekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of something necessary for completeness or perfection; shortcoming; deficiency.
defect	2.
	syl	de+fect
	pron	<di1fekt>, <1dEfekt>
	pos	n.
	def	an imperfection, failing, or blemish.
defect	3.
	syl	de+fect
	pron	<di1fekt>, <1dEfekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	a local deviation from regularity in the crystal lattice of a solid. See also {point defect, {dislocation} (sense 3)}.
defect	4.
	syl	de+fect
	pron	<di1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to desert one's country, cause, allegiance, etc., esp. in order to join the opposing forces.
defector	sub
	head	defect
	syl	de+1fec+tor
	pos	n.
defection	1.
	syl	de+fec+tion
	pron	<di1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of defect?!ing.
defection	2.
	syl	de+fec+tion
	pron	<di1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	abandonment of duty, allegiance, principles, etc.; backsliding.
defection	3.
	syl	de+fec+tion
	pron	<di1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {defect} (senses 1, 2)}.
defective	1.
	syl	de+fec+tive
	pron	<di1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a defect or flaw; im?!perfect; faulty.
defective	2.
	syl	de+fec+tive
	pron	<di1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	below the usual standard or level, esp. in intelligence.
defective	3.
	syl	de+fec+tive
	pron	<di1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a word
	def	lacking the full range of inflections characteristic of its form class, as for example which has no past tense.
defectively	sub
	head	defective
	syl	de+1fec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
defectiveness	sub
	head	defective
	syl	de+1fec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
defence	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin d*_efensum, past participle of d*_efendere to #7defend 
defense	alt
	head	defence
	or	defence
	syl	de+fense
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
defence	1.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	resistance against danger, attack, or harm; protection.
defence	2.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that provides such resistance.
defence	3.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a plea, essay, speech, etc., in support of something; vindication; justification.
defence	4.a.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	military measures or resources protecting a country against a potential or actual opponent.
defence	4.b.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	defence spending.
defence	5.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a defendant's denial of the truth of the allegations or charge against him.
defence	6.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the defendant and his legal advisers collectively. Compare {prosecution}.
defence	7.a.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of protecting oneself, one's goal, or one's allotted part of the playing area against an opponent's attacks.
defence	7.b.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	the method of doing this.
defence	7.c.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the players in a team whose function is to do this.
defence	8.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	See {defence mechanism}.
defence	9.
	or	defense
	syl	de+fence
	pron	<di1fens>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fortifications.
defenceless	sub
	head	defence
	or	defenseless
	syl	de+1fence+less
	pos	adj.
defenseless	sub
	head	defence
	or	defenceless
	syl	de+1fense+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
defencelessly	sub
	head	defence
	or	defenselessly
	syl	de+1fence+less+ly
	pos	adv.
defenselessly	sub
	head	defence
	or	defencelessly
	syl	de+1fense+less+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
defencelessness	sub
	head	defence
	or	defenselessness
	syl	de+1fence+less+ness
	pos	n.
defenselessness	sub
	head	defence
	or	defencelessness
	syl	de+1fense+less+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
defence mechanism	1.
	syl	de+fence mech+an+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a usually unconscious mental process designed to reduce the anxiety, shame, etc., associated with instinctive desires.
defence mechanism	2.
	syl	de+fence mech+an+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the protective response of the body against disease organisms.
defend	ety	C13: from Old French defendre, from Latin d*_efendere to ward off, from #7de -#7+ -fendere to strike
defend	1.
	syl	de+fend
	pron	<di1fend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to protect (a person, place, etc.) from harm or danger; ward off an attack on.
defend	2.
	syl	de+fend
	pron	<di1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support in the face of criticism, esp. by argument or evidence.
defend	3.
	syl	de+fend
	pron	<di1fend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to represent (a defendant) in court in a civil or criminal action.
defend	4.
	syl	de+fend
	pron	<di1fend>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to guard or protect (oneself, one's goal, etc.) against attack.
defend	5.
	syl	de+fend
	pron	<di1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect (a championship or title) against a challenge.
defendable	sub
	head	defend
	syl	de+1fend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
defender	sub
	head	defend
	syl	de+1fend+er
	pos	n.
defendant	1.
	syl	de+fend+ant
	pron	<di1fend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person against whom an action or claim is brought in a court of law. Compare {plaintiff}.
defendant	2.
	syl	de+fend+ant
	pron	<di1fend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a defence; defending.
Defender of the Faith	0.
	syl	De+fend+er of the Faith
	pos	n.
	def	the title conferred upon Henry VIII by Pope Leo X in 1521 in recognition of the King's pamphlet attacking Luther's doctrines and retained by subsequent monarchs of England. Latin: {Fidei Defensor}.
defenestration	ety	C17: from New Latin d*_efenestr*_ati*_o, from Latin #7de -#7+ fenestra window
defenestration	0.
	syl	de+fen+es+tra+tion
	pron	<dE2feni1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of throwing someone out of a window.
defensible	0.
	syl	de+fen+si:ble
	pron	<di1fensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being defended, as in war, an argument, etc.
defensibility	sub
	head	defensible
	or	defensibleness
	syl	de+2fen+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
defensibleness	sub
	head	defensible
	or	defensibility
	syl	de+1fen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
defensibly	sub
	head	defensible
	syl	de+1fen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
defensive	1.
	syl	de+fen+sive
	pron	<di1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended, suitable, or done for defence, as opposed to offence.
defensive	2.
	syl	de+fen+sive
	pron	<di1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	rejecting criticisms of oneself or covering up one's failings.
defensive	3.
	syl	de+fen+sive
	pron	<di1fensiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of defence.
on the defensive	4.
	head	defensive
	syl	on the defensive.
	def	in an attitude or position of defence, as in being ready to reject criticism.
defensively	sub
	head	defensive
	syl	de+1fen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
defensiveness	sub
	head	defensive
	syl	de+1fen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
defer	ety	C14: from Old French differer to be different, postpone; see #7differ 
defers	infl
	head	defer
	syl	de+fers
	pos	vb.
deferring	infl
	head	defer
	syl	de+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
deferred	infl
	head	defer
	syl	de+ferred.
	pos	vb.
defer	H1.0.
	syl	de+fer
	pron	<di1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to delay or cause to be delayed until a future time; postpone.
deferrable	sub
	head	defer
	or	deferable
	syl	de+1fer+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
deferable	sub
	head	defer
	or	deferrable
	syl	de+1fer+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deferrer	sub
	head	defer
	syl	de+1fer+rer
	pos	n.
defer	ety	C15: from Latin d*_eferre, literally: to bear down, from #7de -#7+ ferre to bear
defers	infl
	head	defer
	syl	de+fers
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
deferring	infl
	head	defer
	syl	de+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
deferred	infl
	head	defer
	syl	de+ferred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
defer	H2.0.
	syl	de+fer
	pron	<di1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to yield (to) or comply (with) the wishes or judgments of another.
deference	ety	C17: from French d*'eference; see #7defer %2
deference	1.
	syl	def+er+ence
	pron	<1def*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	submission to or compliance with the will, wishes, etc., of another.
deference	2.
	syl	def+er+ence
	pron	<1def*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	courteous regard; respect.
deferent	H1.0.
	syl	def+er+ent
	pron	<1def*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {deferential}.
deferent	ety	C17: from Latin d*_eferre; see #7defer %2
deferent	H2.1.
	syl	def+er+ent
	pron	<1def*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a bodily nerve, vessel, or duct
	def	conveying an impulse, fluid, etc., outwards, down, or away; efferent. {~}
deferent	H2.2.
	syl	def+er+ent
	pron	<1def*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Astronomy. in the Ptolemaic system
	def	a circle centred on the earth around which the centre of the epicycle was thought to move.
deferential	0.
	syl	def+er+en+tial
	pron	<2def*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by or showing deference or respect; respectful.
deferentially	sub
	head	deferential
	syl	def+er+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
deferral	alt
	head	deferment
	or	deferment
	syl	de+fer+ral
	pron	<di1fR:r*l>
	pos	n.
deferment	0.
	or	deferral
	syl	de+fer+ment
	pron	<di1fR:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deferring or putting off until another time; postponement.
deferred	1.
	syl	de+ferred
	pron	<di1fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	withheld over a certain period; postponed.
	exam	1	a deferred payment.
deferred	2.
	syl	de+ferred
	pron	<di1fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of shares
	def	ranking behind other types of shares for dividend.
deferred annuity	0.
	syl	de+ferred an+nu+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an annuity that commences not less than one year after the final purchase premium. Compare {immediate annuity}.
deferred sentence	0.
	syl	de+ferred sen+tence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a sentence that is postponed for a specific period to allow a court to examine the conduct of the offender during the deferment. Compare {suspended sentence}.
defiance	1.
	syl	de+fi+ance
	pron	<di1fI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	open or bold resistance to or dis?!regard for authority, opposition, or power.
defiance	2.
	syl	de+fi+ance
	pron	<di1fI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a challenging attitude or behaviour; challenge.
defiant	0.
	syl	de+fi+ant
	pron	<di1fI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging.
defiantly	sub
	head	defiant
	syl	de+1fi+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
defibrillator	0.
	syl	de+fib+ril+la+tor
	pron	<di1fIbri2lAt*>, <-1fib->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an apparatus for stopping fibrillation of the heart by application of an electric current to the chest wall or directly to the heart.
deficies	infl
	head	deficiency
	syl	de+fi+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deficiency	1.
	syl	de+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<di1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being deficient.
deficiency	2.
	syl	de+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<di1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack or insufficiency; shortage.
deficiency	3.
	syl	de+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<di1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {deficit}.
deficiency disease	0.
	syl	de+fi+cien+cy dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	any condition, such as pellagra, beriberi, or scurvy, produced by a lack of vitamins or other essential substances. Compare {avitaminosis}.
deficient	ety	C16: from Latin d*_efici*_ens lacking, from d*_eficere to fall short; see #7defect 
deficient	1.
	syl	de+fi+cient
	pron	<di1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking some essential; incomplete; defective.
deficient	2.
	syl	de+fi+cient
	pron	<di1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inadequate in quantity or supply; insuf?!ficient.
deficiently	sub
	head	deficient
	syl	de+1fi+cient+ly
	pos	adv.
deficit	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: there is lacking, from d*_eficere to be lacking
deficit	1.
	syl	def:i+cit
	pron	<1defisit>, <di1fisit>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which an actual sum is lower than that expected or required.
deficit	2.a.
	syl	def:i+cit
	pron	<1defisit>, <di1fisit>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of liabilities over assets.
deficit	2.b.
	syl	def:i+cit
	pron	<1defisit>, <di1fisit>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of expenditures over revenues during a certain period.
deficit	2.c.
	syl	def:i+cit
	pron	<1defisit>, <di1fisit>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of payments over receipts on the balance of payments.
deficit spending	0.
	syl	def:i+cit spend+ing
	pos	n.
	def	government spending in excess of revenues so that a budget deficit is incurred, which is financed by borrowing ({deficit financing}) . It is often undertaken as a remedy for economic depression and unemployment. Also called: {compensatory spending}.
de fide	ety	literally: from faith
de fide	0.
	syl	de fi:de
	pron	Latin. <dE> <1fIdi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	R.C. Church. of a doctrine
	def	belonging to the essentials of the faith, esp. by virtue of a papal ruling.
defilade	ety	C19: see #7de -#7, enfilade 
defilade	1.
	syl	def:i+lade
	pron	<2defi1lAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military fortifications.
	def	protection provided by obstacles against enemy fire or observation.
defilade	2.
	syl	def:i+lade
	pron	<2defi1lAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military fortifications.
	def	the disposition of defensive fortifications to produce this pro?!tection.
defilade	3.
	syl	def:i+lade
	pron	<2defi1lAd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military fortifications.
	def	to provide protection for by defilade.
defile	ety	C14: from earlier defoilen (influenced by filen to {#7file %3)}#7, from Old French defouler to trample underfoot, abuse, from #7de -#7+ fouler to tread upon; see {#7full %2}
defile	H1.1.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<di1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make foul or dirty; pollute.
defile	H1.2.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<di1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tarnish or sully the brightness of; taint; corrupt.
defile	H1.3.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<di1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage or sully (someone's good name, reputation, etc.).
defile	H1.4.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<di1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unfit for ceremonial use; desecrate.
defile	H1.5.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<di1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to violate the chastity of.
defilement	sub
	head	defile
	syl	de+1file+ment
	pos	n.
defiler	sub
	head	defile
	syl	de+1fil+er
	pos	n.
defile	ety	C17: from French d*'efil*'e, from d*'efiler to file off, from filer to march in a column, from Old French: to spin, from fil thread, from Latin f*_ilum 
defile	H2.1.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<1dEfIl>, <di1fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow pass or gorge, esp. one between two mountains.
defile	H2.2.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<1dEfIl>, <di1fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a single file of soldiers, etc.
defile	H2.3.
	syl	de+file
	pron	<1dEfIl>, <di1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	to march or cause to march in single file.
define	ety	C14: from Old French definer to determine, from Latin d*_ef*_in*_ire to set bounds to, from f*_in*_ire to #7finish 
define	1.
	syl	de+fine
	pron	<di1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state precisely the meaning of (words, terms, etc.).
define	2.
	syl	de+fine
	pron	<di1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe the nature, properties, or essential qualities of.
define	3.
	syl	de+fine
	pron	<di1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the boundary or extent of.
define	4.
	syl	de+fine
	pron	<di1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to delineate the form or outline of.
	exam	1	the shape of the tree was clearly defined by the light behind it.
define	5.
	syl	de+fine
	pron	<di1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix with precision; specify.
definable	sub
	head	define
	syl	de+1fin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
definability	sub
	head	define
	syl	de+2fin+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
definably	sub
	head	define
	syl	de+1fin+a:bly
	pos	adv.
definer	sub
	head	define
	syl	de+1fin+er
	pos	n.
definiendum	ety	Latin
definienda	infl
	head	definiendum
	syl	de+fin:i+en+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
definiendum	0.
	syl	de+fin:i+en+dum
	pron	<di2fini1end*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something to be defined, esp. the term or phrase to be accounted for in a dictionary entry. Compare {definiens}.
definiens	ety	Latin: defining
definientia	infl
	head	definiens
	syl	de+fin:i+en+tia
	pron	<di2fini1enC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
definiens	0.
	syl	de+fin:i+ens
	pron	<di1fini*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	the word or words used to define or give an account of the meaning of another word, as in a dictionary entry. Compare {definiendum}.
definite	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ef*_in*_itus limited, distinct; see #7define 
definite	1.
	syl	def:i+nite
	pron	<1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	clearly defined; exact; explicit.
definite	2.
	syl	def:i+nite
	pron	<1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having precise limits or boundaries.
definite	3.
	syl	def:i+nite
	pron	<1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	known for certain; sure.
	exam	1	it is definite that they have won.
definite	4.a.
	syl	def:i+nite
	pron	<1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a type of growth in which the main stem ends in a flower, as in a cymose inflorescence; determinate.
definite	4.b.
	syl	def:i+nite
	pron	<1definit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of flower parts
	def	limited or fixed in number in a given species.
definiteness	sub
	head	definite
	syl	def:i+nite+ness
	pos	n.
definitude	sub
	head	definite
	syl	de+fin:i+tude
	pron	<di1fini2tju:d>
definite article	0.
	syl	def:i+nite ar+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a determiner that expresses specificity of reference, such as in English. Compare {in?!definite article}.
definite integral	0.
	syl	def:i+nite in+te+gral
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the limit of the sum of the areas of an infinitely large number of adjoining rectangles of infinitesimal width that are bounded by the curve of a function, f the -axis, and the two limits = and = , as the width of each rectangle tends to 0. Written #s f d where
definitely	1.
	syl	def:i+nite+ly
	pron	<1definitli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a definite manner.
definitely	2.
	syl	def:i+nite+ly
	pron	<1definitli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	certainly.
	exam	1	he said he was coming, defi?!nitely.
definitely	3.
	syl	def:i+nite+ly
	pron	<1definitli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	unquestionably: used to confirm an assumption by a questioner.
definition	1.
	syl	def:i+ni+tion
	pron	<2defi1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal and concise statement of the meaning of a word, phrase, etc.
definition	2.
	syl	def:i+ni+tion
	pron	<2defi1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of defining a word, phrase, etc.
definition	3.
	syl	def:i+ni+tion
	pron	<2defi1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making clear or definite.
definition	4.
	syl	def:i+ni+tion
	pron	<2defi1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being clearly defined or definite.
definition	5.
	syl	def:i+ni+tion
	pron	<2defi1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the clarity of an optical, photographic, or television image as characterized by its sharpness and contrast.
definitional	sub
	head	definition
	syl	def:i+1ni+tion+al
	pos	adj.
definitive	1.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to decide or settle finally; conclusive.
definitive	2.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	most reliable, complete, or authoritative.
	exam	1	the definitive reading of a text.
definitive	3.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to define or outline.
definitive	4.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	fully developed; complete.
	exam	1	the definitive form of a parasite.
definitive	5.a.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of postage stamps
	def	permanently on sale.
definitive	5.b.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	as; n.
	def	a definitive postage stamp.
definitive	6.
	syl	de+fin:i+tive
	pron	<di1finitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word indicating specificity of reference, such as the definite article or a demonstrative adjective or pronoun.
definitively	sub
	head	definitive
	syl	de+1fin:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
definitiveness	sub
	head	definitive
	syl	de+1fin:i+tive+ness
deflagrate	ety	C18: from Latin d*_eflagr*_are, from #7de -#7+ flagr*_are to burn
deflagrate	0.
	syl	def+la+grate
	pron	<1defl*2grAt>, <1dE->
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn or cause to burn with great heat and light.
deflagration	sub
	head	deflagrate
	syl	def+la+1gra+tion
	pos	n.
deflate	ety	C19: from #7de -#7+ (#7in) #7flate 
deflate	1.
	syl	de+flate
	pron	<di:1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collapse or cause to collapse through the release of gas.
deflate	2.
	syl	de+flate
	pron	<di:1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away the self-esteem or conceit from.
deflate	3.
	syl	de+flate
	pron	<di:1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Economics.
	def	to cause deflation of (an economy, the money supply, etc.).
deflator	sub
	head	deflate
	syl	de+1fla+tor
	pos	n.
deflation	1.
	syl	de+fla+tion
	pron	<di:1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deflating or state of being deflated.
deflation	2.
	syl	de+fla+tion
	pron	<di:1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a reduction in economic activity resulting in lower levels of output, employment, investment, trade, profits, and prices. Compare {disinflation}.
deflation	3.
	syl	de+fla+tion
	pron	<di:1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the removal of loose rock material, sand, and dust by the wind.
deflationary	sub
	head	deflation
	syl	de+1fla+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
deflationist	sub
	head	deflation
	syl	de+1fla+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
deflationary gap	0.
	syl	de+fla+tion+ar:y gap
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the situation, characterized by persistent deflation, in which the aggregate demand associated with full employment is less than aggregate supply.
deflect	ety	C17: from Latin d*_eflectere, from flectere to bend
deflect	0.
	syl	de+flect
	pron	<di1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn aside from a course; swerve.
deflector	sub
	head	deflect
	syl	de+1flec+tor
	pos	n.
deflexion	alt
	head	deflection
	or	deflection
	syl	de+flex+ion
	pron	<di1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
deflection	1.
	or	deflexion
	syl	de+flec+tion
	pron	<di1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deflecting or the state of being deflected.
deflection	2.
	or	deflexion
	syl	de+flec+tion
	pron	<di1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of deviation.
deflection	3.
	or	deflexion
	syl	de+flec+tion
	pron	<di1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the change in direction of a light beam as it crosses a boundary between two media with different refractive indexes.
deflection	4.
	or	deflexion
	syl	de+flec+tion
	pron	<di1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a deviation of the indicator of a measuring instrument from its zero position.
deflection	5.
	or	deflexion
	syl	de+flec+tion
	pron	<di1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of a structure or structural member when subjected to a load.
deflective	sub
	head	deflection
	syl	de+1flec+tive
	pos	adj.
deflexed	0.
	syl	de+flexed
	pron	<di1flekst>, <1dE2flekst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, petals, etc.
	def	bent sharply outwards and downwards.
deflocculate	1.
	syl	de+floc+cu+late
	pron	<di1flokju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disperse, forming a colloid or suspension.
deflocculate	2.
	syl	de+floc+cu+late
	pron	<di1flokju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent flocculation of (a colloid or suspension).
deflocculation	sub
	head	deflocculate
	syl	de+2floc+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
defloration	ety	C15: from Late Latin d*_eflor*_ati*_o; see #7de -#7, flower 
defloration	0.
	syl	de+flo+ra+tion
	pron	<2dEflc:1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deflowering.
deflower	1.
	syl	de+flow+er
	pron	<di:1flau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of virginity, esp. by rupturing the hymen through sexual intercourse.
deflower	2.
	syl	de+flow+er
	pron	<di:1flau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to despoil of beauty, innocence, etc.; mar; violate.
deflower	3.
	syl	de+flow+er
	pron	<di:1flau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rob or despoil of flowers.
deflowerer	sub
	head	deflower
	syl	de+1flow+er+er
	pos	n.
Daniel	infl
	head	Defoe
	syl	Dan:iel.
	pos	n.
Defoe	0.
	syl	De:foe
	pron	<di1f*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??1660-1731, English novelist, journalist, and pamphleteer, noted particularly for his novel (1719). His other novels include (1722) and (1722).
defoliant	0.
	syl	de+fo+li+ant
	pron	<dE1f*uli*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical sprayed or dusted onto trees to cause their leaves to fall, esp. to remove cover from an enemy in warfare.
defoliate	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin d*_efoli*_are, from Latin #7de -#7+ folium leaf
defoliate	1.
	syl	de+fo+li+ate
	pron	<dE1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deprive (a plant) of its leaves, as by the use of a herbicide, or (of a plant) to shed its leaves.
defoliate	2.
	syl	de+fo+li+ate
	pron	<dE1f*uliit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having shed its leaves.
defoliation	sub
	head	defoliate
	syl	de+2fo+li:1a+tion
	pos	n.
defoliator	sub
	head	defoliate
	syl	de+1fo+li:2a+tor
	pos	n.
deforce	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, from deforcer 
deforce	1.
	syl	de+force
	pron	<di1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to withhold (prop?!erty, esp. land) wrongfully or by force from the rightful owner.
deforce	2.
	syl	de+force
	pron	<di1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to eject or keep forcibly from possession of property.
deforcement	sub
	head	deforce
	syl	de+1force+ment
	pos	n.
deforest	0.
	syl	de+for+est
	pron	<dE1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear of trees. Also: {disforest}.
deforestation	sub
	head	deforest
	syl	de+2for+est:1a+tion
	pos	n.
deforester	sub
	head	deforest
	syl	de+1for+est+er
	pos	n.
Lee	infl
	head	De Forest
	syl	Lee.
	pos	n.
De Forest	0.
	syl	De For:est
	pron	<d*1forist>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1961, U.S. inventor of telegraphic, telephonic, and radio equipment: patented the first triode valve (1907).
deform	ety	C15: from Latin d*_eform*_are, from #7de -#7+ forma shape, beauty
deform	1.
	syl	de+form
	pron	<di1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become misshapen or distorted.
deform	2.
	syl	de+form
	pron	<di1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mar the beauty of; disfigure.
deform	3.
	syl	de+form
	pron	<di1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject or be subjected to a stress that causes a change of dimensions.
deformable	sub
	head	deform
	syl	de+1form+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deformability	sub
	head	deform
	syl	de+2form+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
deformer	sub
	head	deform
	syl	de+1form+er
	pos	n.
deformation	1.
	syl	de+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2dEfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deforming; distortion.
deformation	2.
	syl	de+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2dEfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of deforming; a change in form, esp. for the worse.
deformation	3.
	syl	de+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2dEfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in the dimensions of an object resulting from a stress.
deformed	1.
	syl	de+formed
	pron	<di1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	disfigured or misshapen.
deformed	2.
	syl	de+formed
	pron	<di1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally perverted; warped.
deformedly	sub
	head	deformed
	syl	de+form+ed+ly
	pron	<di1fc:midli>
	pos	adv.
deformedness	sub
	head	deformed
	syl	de+1form+ed+ness
	pos	n.
deformities	infl
	head	deformity
	syl	de+form+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deformity	1.
	syl	de+form+i:ty
	pron	<di1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a deformed condition; disfigurement.
deformity	2.
	syl	de+form+i:ty
	pron	<di1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an acquired or congenital distortion of an organ or part.
deformity	3.
	syl	de+form+i:ty
	pron	<di1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a deformed person or thing.
deformity	4.
	syl	de+form+i:ty
	pron	<di1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a defect, esp. of the mind or morals; depravity.
defraud	0.
	syl	de+fraud
	pron	<di1frc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away or withhold money, rights, property, etc., from (a person) by fraud; cheat; swindle.
defraudation	sub
	head	defraud
	or	defraudment
	syl	de+frau+da+tion
	pron	<2dEfrc:1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
defraudment	sub
	head	defraud
	or	defraudation
	syl	de+1fraud+ment
	pos	n.
defrauder	sub
	head	defraud
	syl	de+1fraud+er
	pos	n.
defray	ety	C16: from Old French deffroier to pay expenses, from de- {#7dis -%1}#7+ frai expenditure, originally: cost incurred through breaking something, from Latin frangere to break
defray	0.
	syl	de+fray
	pron	<di1frA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or provide money for (costs, expenses, etc.); pay.
defrayable	sub
	head	defray
	syl	de+1fray+a:ble
	pos	adj.
defrayal	sub
	head	defray
	or	defrayment
	syl	de+1fray+al
	pos	n.
defrayment	sub
	head	defray
	or	defrayal
	syl	de+1fray+ment
	pos	n.
defrayer	sub
	head	defray
	syl	de+1fray+er
	pos	n.
defrock	0.
	syl	de+frock
	pron	<dE1frok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status; unfrock.
defrost	1.
	syl	de+frost
	pron	<di:1frost>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become free of frost or ice.
defrost	2.
	syl	de+frost
	pron	<di:1frost>
	pos	vb.
	def	to thaw, esp. through removal from a refrigerator.
defroster	0.
	syl	de+frost+er
	pron	<di:1frost*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device by which the de-icing process of a refrigerator is accelerated, usually by circulating the refrigerant without the expansion process.
deft	ety	C13 (in the sense: gentle): see #7daft 
deft	0.
	syl	deft
	pron	<deft>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick and neat in movement; nimble; dexterous.
deftly	sub
	head	deft
	syl	deft+ly
	pos	adv.
deftness	sub
	head	deft
	syl	deft+ness
	pos	n.
defunct	ety	C16: from Latin d*_efung*_i to discharge (one's obligations), die; see #7de -#7, function 
defunct	1.
	syl	de+funct
	pron	<di1f^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer living; dead or extinct.
defunct	2.
	syl	de+funct
	pron	<di1f^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer operative or valid.
defunctive	sub
	head	defunct
	syl	de+1func+tive
	pos	adj.
defunctness	sub
	head	defunct
	syl	de+1funct+ness
	pos	n.
defuze	alt
	head	defuse
	or	defuse
	syl	de+fuze
	pron	<dE1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
defuse	1.
	or	defuze
	syl	de+fuse
	pron	<dE1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the triggering device of (a bomb, etc.).
defuse	2.
	or	defuze
	syl	de+fuse
	pron	<dE1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the cause of tension from (a crisis, etc.).
defy	ety	C14: from Old French desfier, from des- #7de -#7+ fier to trust, from Latin f*_idere 
defies	infl
	head	defy
	syl	de:fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
defying	infl
	head	defy
	syl	de:fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
defied	infl
	head	defy
	syl	de:fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
defy	1.
	syl	de:fy
	pron	<di1fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to resist (a powerful person, authority, etc.) openly and boldly.
defy	2.
	syl	de:fy
	pron	<di1fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to elude, esp. in a baffling way.
	exam	1	his actions defy explanation.
defy	3.
	syl	de:fy
	pron	<di1fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to challenge or provoke (someone to do something judged to be impossible); dare.
	exam	1	I defy you to climb that cliff.
defy	4.
	syl	de:fy
	pron	<di1fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to invite to do battle or combat.
defier	sub
	head	defy
	syl	de+1fi+er
	pos	n.
deg	0.
	syl	deg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	degree (of temperature).
d'egag'e	1.
	syl	d*'e+ga+g*'e
	pron	French. <dAga1ZA>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconstrained in manner; casual; relaxed.
d'egag'e	2.
	syl	d*'e+ga+g*'e
	pron	French. <dAga1ZA>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninvolved; detached.
degasses	infl
	head	degas
	or	degases
	syl	de+gas+ses
	pos	vb.
degases	infl
	head	degas
	or	degasses
	syl	de+gas:es
	pos	vb.
degassing	infl
	head	degas
	syl	de+gas+sing
	pos	vb.
degassed	infl
	head	degas
	syl	de+gassed.
	pos	vb.
degas	1.
	syl	de+gas
	pron	<dE1g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove gas from (a container, vacuum tube, liquid, adsorbent, etc.).
degas	2.
	syl	de+gas
	pron	<dE1g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose adsorbed or absorbed gas by desorption.
degasser	sub
	head	degas
	syl	de+1gas+ser
	pos	n.
Hilaire Germain Edgar	infl
	head	Degas
	syl	Hi:laire Ger:main Ed:gar
	pron	<ile:r> <Zerm*~e> <ed1gar>
	pos	n.
Degas	0.
	syl	De:gas
	pron	<1dAga:>, French <d*1ga>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-1917, French impressionist painter and sculptor, noted for his brilliant draughtsmanship and ability to convey movement, esp. in his studies of horse racing and ballet dancers.
Charles (Andr'e Joseph Marie)	infl
	head	de Gaulle
	syl	Charles (Andr*'e Joseph Marie)
	pron	<Sarl>
	pos	n.
de Gaulle	0.
	syl	de Gaulle
	pron	French <d*1gol>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1970, French general and statesman. During World War II, he refused to accept P*'etain's armistice with Germany and founded the Free French movement in England (1940). He was head of the provisional governments (1944-46) and, as first president of the Fifth Republic (1959-69), he restored political and economic stability to France.
degauss	1.
	syl	de+gauss
	pron	<dE1gaus>, <-1gc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to neutralize (the magnetic field of a ship's hull, etc.) by producing an opposing magnetic field.
degauss	2.
	syl	de+gauss
	pron	<dE1gaus>, <-1gc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {demagnetize}.
degeneracies	infl
	head	degeneracy
	syl	de+gen+er:a+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
degeneracy	1.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+cy
	pron	<di1Jen*r*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of being degenerate.
degeneracy	2.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+cy
	pron	<di1Jen*r*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of becoming degenerate.
degeneracy	3.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+cy
	pron	<di1Jen*r*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the number of degenerate energy levels of a particular orbital, degree of freedom, etc.
degenerate	ety	C15: from Latin d*_egener*_are, from d*_egener departing from its kind, ignoble, from #7de -#7+ genus origin, race
degenerate	1.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become de?!generate.
degenerate	2.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Biology. of organisms or their parts
	def	to become less specialized or functionally useless.
degenerate	3.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	having declined or deteriorated to a lower mental, moral, or physical level; debased; degraded; corrupt.
degenerate	4.a.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the constituents of a system
	def	having the same energy but different wave functions.
degenerate	4.b.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a semiconductor
	def	containing a similar number of electrons in the conduction band to the number of electrons in the conduction band of metals.
degenerate	4.c.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a resonant device
	def	having two or more modes of equal frequency.
degenerate	5.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a code
	def	containing symbols that represent more than one letter, figure, etc.
degenerate	6.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant or animal
	def	having undergone degeneration.
degenerate	7.
	syl	de+gen+er+ate
	pron	<di1Jen*rit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a degenerate person.
degenerately	sub
	head	degenerate
	syl	de+1gen+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
degenerateness	sub
	head	degenerate
	syl	de+1gen+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
degenerative	sub
	head	degenerate
	syl	de+1gen+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
degeneration	1.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of degenerating.
degeneration	2.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being degenerate.
degeneration	3.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the loss of specialization, function, or structure by organisms and their parts, as in the development of vestigial organs.
degeneration	4.a.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	impairment or loss of the function and structure of cells or tissues, as by disease or injury, often leading to death (necrosis) of the involved part.
degeneration	4.b.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the resulting condition.
degeneration	5.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	negative feedback of a signal.
degenerative joint disease	0.
	syl	de+gen+er:a+tive joint dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {osteo?!arthritis}.
deglutinate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_egl*_utin*_are to unglue, from #7de -#7+ gl*_utin*_are, from gl*_uten #7glue 
deglutinate	0.
	syl	de+glu+ti+nate
	pron	<dE1glu:ti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract the gluten from (a cereal, esp. wheat).
deglutination	sub
	head	deglutinate
	syl	de+2glu+ti+1na+tion
	pos	n.
deglutition	ety	C17: from French d*'eglutition, from Late Latin d*_egl*_ut*_ire to swallow down, from #7de -#7+ glut*_ire to swallow
deglutition	0.
	syl	de+glu+ti+tion
	pron	<2dEglu1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of swallowing.
degradable	1.
	syl	de+gra+da:ble
	pron	<di1grAd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of waste products, packaging materials, etc.
	def	capable of being decomposed chemically or biologically. See also {biodegradable}.
degradable	2.
	syl	de+gra+da:ble
	pron	<di1grAd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being degraded.
degradation	1.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of degrading or the state of being degraded.
degradation	2.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of degeneration, squalor, or poverty.
degradation	3.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	some act, constraint, etc., that is degrading.
degradation	4.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the wearing down of the surface of rocks, cliffs, etc., by erosion, weathering, or some other process.
degradation	5.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a breakdown of a molecule into atoms or smaller molecules.
degradation	6.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an irreversible process in which the energy available to do work is decreased.
degradation	7.
	syl	deg+ra+da+tion
	pron	<2degr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the permanent unfrocking of a priest.
degrade	ety	C14: from Late Latin d*_egrad*_are, from Latin #7de -#7+ gradus rank, degree
degrade	1.
	syl	de+grade
	pron	<di1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce in worth, character, etc.; disgrace; dishonour.
degrade	2.
	syl	de+grade
	pron	<di:1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce in rank, status, or degree; remove from office; demote.
degrade	3.
	syl	de+grade
	pron	<di1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce in strength, quality, intensity, etc.
degrade	4.
	syl	de+grade
	pron	<di1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or be reduced by erosion or down-cutting, as a land surface or bed of a river. Compare {aggrade}.
degrade	5.
	syl	de+grade
	pron	<di1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to decompose or be de?!composed into atoms or smaller molecules.
degrader	sub
	head	degrade
	syl	de+1grad+er
	pos	n.
degrading	0.
	syl	de+grad+ing
	pron	<di1grAdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing humiliation; debasing.
degradingly	sub
	head	degrading
	syl	de+1grad+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
degradingness	sub
	head	degrading
	syl	de+1grad+ing+ness
	pos	n.
degrease	0.
	syl	de+grease
	pron	<dE1grEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove grease from.
degree	ety	C13: from Old French degre, from Latin #7de -+ gradus step, #7grade  &- de+#!gree+less adj.
degree	1.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a stage in a scale of relative amount or intensity.
	exam	1	a high degree of competence.
degree	2.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	an academic award conferred by a university or college on successful completion of a course or as an honorary distinction ({honorary degree}) .
degree	3.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three categories of seriousness of a burn. See { {burn} %1 (sense 19)}.
degree	4.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	any of the categories into which a crime is divided according to its seriousness.
	exam	1	first-degree murder.
degree	5.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genealogy.
	def	a step in a line of descent, used as a measure of the closeness of a blood relationship.
degree	6.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	any of the forms of an adjective used to indicate relative amount or intensity: in English they are and
degree	7.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any note of a diatonic scale relative to the other notes in that scale.
	exam	1	D is the second degree of the scale of C major.
degree	8.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of temperature on a specified scale.
	exam	1	the normal body temperature of man is 36@.8 degrees centigrade.
degree	9.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of angle equal to one three-hundred-and-sixtieth of the angle traced by one complete revolution of a line about one of its ends. Symbol: ?%. See also { {minute} %1 (sense 2)}, { {second} %2 (sense 2)}. Compare {radian}.
degree	10.a.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of latitude or longitude, divided into 60 minutes, used to define points on the earth's surface or on the celestial sphere.
degree	10.b.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or line defined by units of latitude and/or longitude. Symbol: ?%.
degree	11.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit on any of several scales of measurement, as for alcohol content or specific gravity. Symbol: ?%.
degree	12.a.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest power or the sum of the powers of any term in a polynomial or by itself.
	exam	1	x%4+ x+ 3 and xyz
degree	12.b.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest power of the highest order derivative in a differential equation.
degree	13.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a step; rung.
degree	14.
	syl	de+gree
	pron	<di1grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a stage in social status or rank.
by degrees	15.
	head	degree
	syl	by degrees.
	def	little by little; gradually.
to a degree	16.
	head	degree
	syl	to a degree.
	def	somewhat; rather.
degrees of frost	17.
	head	degree
	syl	degrees of frost.
	def	See { {frost} (sense 3)}.
degree day	0.
	syl	de+gree day
	pos	n.
	def	a day on which university degrees are con?!ferred.
degree-day	0.
	syl	de:gree-day
	pos	n.
	def	a unit used in estimating fuel requirements in heating buildings. It is equal to a fall of temperature of 1 degree below the mean outside temperature (usually taken as 18?%C) for one day.
degree of freedom	1.
	syl	de+gree of free+dom
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	one of the minimum number of parameters necessary to describe a state or property of a system.
degree of freedom	2.
	syl	de+gree of free+dom
	pos	n.
	def	one of the independent components of motion (translation, vibration, and rotation) of an atom or molecule.
degree of freedom	3.
	syl	de+gree of free+dom
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	one of a number of intensive properties that can be independently varied without changing the number of phases in a system. See also {phase rule}.
degree of freedom	4.
	syl	de+gree of free+dom
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	one of the independent unrestricted random variables constituting a statistic.
degression	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin d*_egressi*_o descent, from Latin d*_egred*_i to go down, from #7de -#7+ grad*_i to take steps, go
degression	1.
	syl	de+gres+sion
	pron	<di1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decrease by stages.
degression	2.
	syl	de+gres+sion
	pron	<di1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual decrease in the tax rate on amounts below a specified sum.
degust	ety	C17: from Latin d*_egust*_are, from gust*_are, from gustus a tasting, taste
degustate	alt
	head	degust
	or	degust
	syl	de+gus+tate
	pron	<di1g^stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
degust	0.
	or	degustate
	syl	de+gust
	pron	<di1g^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to taste, esp. with care or relish; savour.
degustation	sub
	head	degust
	syl	de+gus+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEg^1stASen>
	pos	n.
dehisce	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ehiscere to split open, from #7de -#7+ hiscere to yawn, gape
dehisce	0.
	syl	de+hisce
	pron	<di1his>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of fruits, anthers, etc.
	def	to burst open spontaneously, releasing seeds, pollen, etc.
dehiscent	0.
	syl	de+his+cent
	pron	<di1his*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruits, anthers, etc.
	def	opening spontaneously to release seeds or pollen.
dehiscence	sub
	head	dehiscent
	syl	de+1his+cence
	pos	n.
dehorn	1.
	syl	de+horn
	pron	<dE1hc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or prevent the growth of the horns of (cattle, sheep, or goats).
dehorn	2.
	syl	de+horn
	pron	<dE1hc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut back (the larger limbs of a tree) drastically.
dehorner	sub
	head	dehorn
	syl	de+1horn+er
	pos	n.
Dehra Dun	0.
	syl	Deh+ra Dun
	pron	<1de*r*> <1du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in NW Uttar Pradhesh. Pop.: 166073 (1971).
dehumanise	alt
	head	dehumanize
	or	dehumanize
	syl	de+hu+man+ise
	pron	<dE1hju:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehumanize	1.
	or	dehumanise
	syl	de+hu+man+ize
	pron	<dE1hju:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of human qualities.
dehumanize	2.
	or	dehumanise
	syl	de+hu+man+ize
	pron	<dE1hju:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render mechanical, artificial, or routine.
dehumanization	sub
	head	dehumanize
	or	dehumanisation
	syl	de+2hu+man:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
dehumanisation	sub
	head	dehumanize
	or	dehumanization
	syl	de+2hu+man:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dehumidifier	0.
	syl	de+hu+mid:i+fi+er
	pron	<2dEhju:1midi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for reducing the moisture content of atmosphere.
dehumidifies	infl
	head	dehumidify
	syl	de+hu+mid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehumidifying	infl
	head	dehumidify
	syl	de+hu+mid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehumidified	infl
	head	dehumidify
	syl	de+hu+mid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehumidify	0.
	syl	de+hu+mid:i+fy
	pron	<2dEhju:1midi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove water from (something, esp. the air).
dehumidification	sub
	head	dehumidify
	syl	de+hu+2mid:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
dehydrate	1.
	syl	de+hy+drate
	pron	<dE1hIdrAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose water; make or become anhydrous.
dehydrate	2.
	syl	de+hy+drate
	pron	<dE1hIdrAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms and oxygen atoms in the proportions in which they occur in water, as in a chemical reaction.
dehydrate	3.
	syl	de+hy+drate
	pron	<dE1hIdrAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or deprive of water, as the body or tissues.
dehydration	sub
	head	dehydrate
	syl	de+hy+1dra+tion
	pos	n.
dehydrator	sub
	head	dehydrate
	syl	de+1hy+dra+tor
	pos	n.
dehydrogenase	0.
	syl	de+hy:dro+gen+ase
	pron	<dE1hIdr*J*2nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme, such as any@T of@T the@T respiratory @T enzymes,@T that@T activates@T oxidation-reduction reactions by transferring hydrogen from substrate to acceptor.
dehydrogenize	infl
	head	dehydrogenate
	or	dehydrogenise
	syl	de+hy:dro+gen+ize
	pron	<dE1hIdr*J*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehydrogenise	infl
	head	dehydrogenate
	or	dehydrogenize
	syl	de+hy:dro+gen+ise
	pron	<dE1hIdr*J*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehydrogenate	0.
	syl	de+hy:dro+gen+ate
	pron	<dE1hIdr*J*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove hydrogen from.
dehydrogenation	sub
	head	dehydrogenate
	syl	de+2hy:dro+ge:1na+tion
	pos	n.
dehydrogenization	sub
	head	dehydrogenate
	or	dehydrogenisation
	syl	de+2hy:dro+gen:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
dehydrogenisation	sub
	head	dehydrogenate
	or	dehydrogenization
	syl	de+2hy:dro+gen:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dehydroretinol	0.
	syl	de+hy:dro+ret:i+nol
	pron	<dE2hIdr*u1retinol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vitamin A \2}.
dehypnotise	alt
	head	dehypnotize
	or	dehypnotize
	syl	de+hyp+no+tise
	pron	<dE1hipn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dehypnotize	0.
	or	dehypnotise
	syl	de+hyp+no+tize
	pron	<dE1hipn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring out of the hypnotic state.
dehypnotization	sub
	head	dehypnotize
	or	dehypnotisation
	syl	de+2hyp+no+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
dehypnotisation	sub
	head	dehypnotize
	or	dehypnotization
	syl	de+2hyp+no+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Deianira	0.
	syl	De:ia:ni:ra
	pron	<2dE*1nI*r*>, <2dA*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sister of Meleager and wife of Hercules. She unintentionally killed Hercules by dipping his tunic in the poisonous blood of the Centaur Nessus, thinking it to be a love charm.
de-ice	0.
	syl	de-ice
	pron	<dE1Is>
	pos	vb.
	def	to free or be freed of ice.
de-icer	1.
	syl	de-ic:er
	pron	<dE1Is*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical or thermal device designed to melt or stop the formation of ice on an aircraft, usually fitted to the aerofoil surfaces. Compare {anti-icer}.
de-icer	2.
	syl	de-ic:er
	pron	<dE1Is*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical or other substance used for this purpose, esp. an aerosol that can be sprayed on car windscreens to remove ice or frost.
deicide	ety	C17: from ecclesiastical Latin deicida, from Latin deus god; see -#7cide 
deicide	1.
	syl	de:i+cide
	pron	<1dEi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing a god.
deicide	2.
	syl	de:i+cide
	pron	<1dEi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills a god.
deicidal	sub
	head	deicide
	syl	de:i+1ci+dal
	pos	adj.
deictic	ety	C17: from Greek deiktikos concerning proof, from deiknunai to show
deictic	1.
	syl	deic+tic
	pron	<1dIktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	proving by direct argument. Compare {elenctic}.
deictic	2.a.
	syl	deic+tic
	pron	<1dIktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word, such as or whose reference is determined by the context of its utterance.
deictic	2.b.
	syl	deic+tic
	pron	<1dIktik>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the word @6here@9 is a deictic.
deictically	sub
	head	deictic
	syl	deic+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
deific	1.
	syl	de+if:ic
	pron	<dE1ifik>, <dA->
	pos	adj.
	def	making divine or exalting to the position of a god.
deific	2.
	syl	de+if:ic
	pron	<dE1ifik>, <dA->
	pos	adj.
	def	divine or godlike.
deification	1.
	syl	de:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEifi1kAS*n>, <2dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of exalting to the position of a god.
deification	2.
	syl	de:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEifi1kAS*n>, <2dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being deified.
deiform	0.
	syl	de:i+form
	pron	<1dEi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the form or appearance of a god; sacred or divine.
deify	ety	C14: from Old French deifier, from Late Latin deific*_are, from Latin deus god+ facere to make
deifies	infl
	head	deify
	syl	de:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deifying	infl
	head	deify
	syl	de:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deified	infl
	head	deify
	syl	de:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deify	1.
	syl	de:i+fy
	pron	<1dEi2fI>, <1dA->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exalt to the position of a god or personify as a god.
deify	2.
	syl	de:i+fy
	pron	<1dEi2fI>, <1dA->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accord divine honour or worship to.
deify	3.
	syl	de:i+fy
	pron	<1dEi2fI>, <1dA->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exalt in an extreme way; idealize.
deifier	sub
	head	deify
	syl	de:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
deign	ety	C13: from Old French deignier, from Latin dign*_ar*_i to consider worthy, from dignus worthy
deign	1.
	syl	deign
	pron	<dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think it fit or worthy of oneself (to do something); condescend.
	exam	1	he will not deign to speak to us.
deign	2.
	syl	deign
	pron	<dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to vouchsafe.
	exam	1	he deigned no reply.
deil	1.
	syl	deil
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a devil.
deil	2.
	syl	deil
	pron	<dEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a mischievous person.
Deimos	0.
	syl	Dei+mos
	pron	<1dAmos>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller of the two satellites of Mars and the more distant from the planet. Approximate diameter: 13 km. Compare {Phobos}.
deipnosophist	ety	C17: from Greek deip?!nosophistai, title of a Greek work by Athenaeus (3rd century), describing learned discussions at a banquet, from deipnon meal+ sophistai wise men; see #7sophist 
deipnosophist	0.
	syl	deip+nos:o+phist
	pron	<dIp1nos*fist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who is a master of dinner-table conversation.
Deirdre	0.
	syl	Deir:dre
	pron	<1di*dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Celtic myth.
	def	the beautiful daughter of a court bard, often used to symbolize Ireland.
deism	ety	C17: from French d*'eisme, from Latin deus god
deism	0.
	syl	de+ism
	pron	<1dEiz*m>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the existence of God based solely on natural reason, without reference to revelation. Compare {theism}.
deist	sub
	head	deism
	syl	de+ist
	pos	n. adj.
deistic	sub
	head	deism
	or	deistical
	syl	de+1ist+ic
	pos	adj.
deistical	sub
	head	deism
	or	deistic
	syl	de+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
deistically	sub
	head	deism
	syl	de+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
deity	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin deit*_as, from Latin deus god
deities	infl
	head	deity
	syl	de+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deity	1.
	syl	de+i:ty
	pron	<1dEiti>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	a god or goddess.
deity	2.
	syl	de+i:ty
	pron	<1dEiti>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being divine; godhead.
deity	3.
	syl	de+i:ty
	pron	<1dEiti>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, status, or position of a god.
deity	4.
	syl	de+i:ty
	pron	<1dEiti>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the nature or character of God.
Deithe	infl
	head	Deity
	syl	De+i:the.
	pos	n.
Deity	0.
	syl	De+i:ty
	pron	<1dEiti>, <1dA->
	pos	n.
	def	the Supreme Being; God.
deixis	ety	C20: from Greek, from deiknunai to show
deixis	0.
	syl	deix+is
	pron	<1dIksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the use or reference of a deictic word.
d'eja vu	ety	literally: already seen ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
d'eja vu	0.
	syl	d*'e:j*`a vu
	pron	<1dAZ@> <1vu:>, French <dAZa> <1vy>
	pos	n.
	def	the experience of perceiving a new situation as if it had occurred before. It is sometimes associated with exhaustion or certain types of mental disorder.
deject	ety	C15: from Latin d*_eicere to cast down, from #7de -+ iacere to throw
deject	1.
	syl	de+ject
	pron	<di1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a depressing effect on; dispirit; dishearten. {~}
deject	2.
	syl	de+ject
	pron	<di1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	downcast; dejected.
dejecta	ety	C19: New Latin: things cast down; see #7deject 
dejecta	0.
	syl	de+jec+ta
	pron	<di1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	waste products excreted through the anus; faeces.
dejected	0.
	syl	de+ject+ed
	pron	<di1Jektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	miserable; despondent; downhearted. &- {de+#!ject+ed+ly} &- {de+#!ject+ed+ness}
dejection	1.
	syl	de+jec+tion
	pron	<di1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lowness of spirits; depression; melancholy.
dejection	2.a.
	syl	de+jec+tion
	pron	<di1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	faecal matter evacuated from the bowels; excrement.
dejection	2.b.
	syl	de+jec+tion
	pron	<di1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of defecating; defecation.
de jure	ety	Latin
de jure	0.
	syl	de ju:re
	pron	<dA1Ju*rA>
	pos	adj.
	def	according to law; by right; legally. Compare {de facto}.
dek-	alt
	head	deka-
	or	deka-
	syl	dek-
deka-	0.
	or	dek-
	syl	dek:a-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variants of {deca-}.
Decker	alt
	head	Dekker
	or	Dekker
	syl	Deck:er
	pron	<1dek*>
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Dekker
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Dekker	0.
	or	Decker
	syl	Dek:ker
	pron	<1dek*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1572-??1632, English dramatist and pamphleteer, noted particularly for his comedy (1600) and his satirical pamphlet (1609).
dekko	ety	C19: from Hindi dekho&! look&! from dekhn*_a to see
dekkos	infl
	head	dekko
	syl	dek+kos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dekko	0.
	syl	dek+ko
	pron	<1dek*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a look; glance; view.
Willem	infl
	head	de Kooning
	syl	Wil:lem.
	pos	n.
de Kooning	0.
	syl	de Koo:ning
	pron	<d*> <1ku:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Willem de) {Kooning}.
del	0.
	syl	del.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	delegate.
Del	0.
	syl	Del.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Delaware.
(Ferdinand Victor) Eugene	infl
	head	Delacroix
	syl	(Ferdinand Victor) Eu:g*`ene
	pron	<$o1Zen>
	pos	n.
Delacroix	0.
	syl	De:la:croix
	pron	French <d*la1krwa>
	pos	n.
	def	1798-1863, French romantic painter whose use of colour and free composition influenced impressionism. His paintings of historical and contemporary scenes include (1824).
Delagoa Bay	0.
	syl	Del:a+go:a Bay
	pron	<2del*1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Indian Ocean, in S Mozambique. Official name: {Ba*'ia de Louren*,co Marques}.
delaine	ety	C19: from French mousseline de laine muslin of wool
delaine	0.
	syl	de+laine
	pron	<d*1lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheer wool or wool and cotton fabric.
Walter (John) 	infl
	head	De la Mare
	syl	Wal:ter (John) .
	pos	n.
De la Mare	0.
	syl	De la Mare
	pron	<d*> <la:> <1me*>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1956, English poet and novelist, noted esp. for his evocative verse for children. His works include the volumes of poetry (1912) and (1913) and the novel (1921).
delaminate	0.
	syl	de+lam:i+nate
	pron	<dE1l@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide or cause to divide into thin layers.
delamination	sub
	head	delaminate
	syl	de+2lam:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
delate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_el*_atus, from d*_eferre to bring down, report, indict, from #7de -#7+ ferre to bear
delate	1.
	syl	de+late
	pron	<di1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	formerly
	def	to bring a charge against; denounce; impeach.
delate	2.
	syl	de+late
	pron	<di1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to report (an offence, etc.).
delate	3.
	syl	de+late
	pron	<di1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make known or public.
delation	sub
	head	delate
	syl	de+1la+tion
	pos	n.
delator	sub
	head	delate
	syl	de+1la+tor
	pos	n.
Robert	infl
	head	Delaunay
	syl	Ro:bert
	pron	<rc1be:r>
	pos	n.
Delaunay	0.
	syl	De:lau:nay
	pron	French <d*lo1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1941, French painter, whose abstract use of colour characterized Orphism.
Delawares	infl
	head	Delaware
	or	Delaware
	syl	Del:a+wares
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Delaware	infl
	or	Delawares
	syl	Del:a+ware.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Delaware	H1.0.
	syl	Del:a+ware
	pron	<1del*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living near the Delaware River.
Delaware	H2.0.
	syl	Del:a+ware
	pron	<1del*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	an American variety of grape that has sweet light red fruit.
Delaware	H3.1.
	syl	Del:a+ware
	pron	<1del*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S., on the Delmarva Peninsula: mostly flat and low-lying, with hills in the extreme north and cypress swamps in the extreme south. Capital: Dover. Pop.: 548104 (1970). Area: 5328 sq. km. (2057 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Del}. or (with zip code) {DE}
Delaware	H3.2.
	syl	Del:a+ware
	pron	<1del*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the northeastern U.S., rising in the Catskill Mountains and flowing south into {Delaware Bay} , an inlet of the Atlantic. Length 660 km (410 miles).
Delawarean	sub
	head	Delaware
	syl	Del:a+1war+e:an
	pos	adj.
Baron	infl
	head	De La Warr
	syl	Bar:on
	pos	n.
De La Warr	0.
	syl	De La Warr
	pron	<1del*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of known as 1577-1618, English administrator in America; first governor of Virginia (1610).
delay	ety	C13: from Old French delaier, from des- off+ laier, variant of laissier to leave, from Latin lax*_are to loosen, from laxus slack, #7lax 
delay	1.
	syl	de+lay
	pron	<di1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put off to a later time; defer.
delay	2.
	syl	de+lay
	pron	<di1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slow up, hinder, or cause to be late; detain.
delay	3.
	syl	de+lay
	pron	<di1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be irresolute or put off doing something; procrastinate.
delay	4.
	syl	de+lay
	pron	<di1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to linger; dawdle.
delay	5.
	syl	de+lay
	pron	<di1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of delaying or being delayed.
delay	6.
	syl	de+lay
	pron	<di1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between one event and another; lull; interlude.
delayer	sub
	head	delay
	syl	de+1lay+er
	pos	n.
delay action	alt
	head	delayed action
	or	delayed action
	syl	de+lay ac+tion
	pos	n.
delayed action	1.
	or	delay action
	syl	de+layed ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a device for operat?!ing a mechanism, such as a camera shutter, a short time after setting.
delayed action	2.
	or	delay action
	syl	de+layed ac+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a delayed-action fuse.
delayed drop	0.
	syl	de+layed drop
	pos	n.
	def	a parachute descent with the opening of the parachute delayed, usually for a predetermined period.
delayed neutron	0.
	syl	de+layed neu+tron
	pos	n.
	def	a neutron produced in a nuclear reactor by the breakdown of a fission product and released a short time after neutrons produced in the primary process.
delaying action	0.
	syl	de+lay+ing ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a measure or measures taken to gain time, as when weaker military forces harass the advance of a superior enemy without coming to a pitched battle.
delay line	0.
	syl	de+lay line
	pos	n.
	def	a device in which a known delay time is introduced in the transmission of a signal. An {acoustic delay line} delays a sound wave by circulating it through a liquid or solid medium.
del credere agent	ety	C18: from Italian: of trust
del credere agent	0.
	syl	del cre+de+re a:gent
	pron	<del> <1krAd*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent who, in addition to obtaining orders, guarantees that the buyer will pay for the goods.
dele	ety	C18: from Latin: delete (imperative), from d*_el*_ere to destroy, obliterate; see #7delete 
deles	infl
	head	dele
	syl	de:les.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dele	1.
	syl	de:le
	pron	<1dEli>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign (###800176) indicating that typeset matter is to be deleted. Compare {stet}.
deles	infl
	head	dele
	syl	de+les
	pos	vb.
deleing	infl
	head	dele
	syl	de+le:ing
	pos	vb.
deled	infl
	head	dele
	syl	de+led.
	pos	vb.
dele	2.
	syl	de:le
	pron	<1dEli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (matter to be deleted) with a dele.
delectable	ety	C14: from Latin d*_elect*_abilis, from d*_elect*_are to #7delight 
delectable	0.
	syl	de+lec+ta:ble
	pron	<di1lekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly enjoyable, esp. pleasing to the taste; delightful.
delectableness	sub
	head	delectable
	or	delectability
	syl	de+1lec+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
delectability	sub
	head	delectable
	or	delectableness
	syl	de+2lec+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
delectably	sub
	head	delectable
	syl	de+1lec+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
delectation	0.
	syl	de+lec+ta+tion
	pron	<2dElek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pleasure; enjoyment.
Grazia	infl
	head	Deledda
	syl	Gra:zia
	pron	<1grattsja>
	pos	n.
Deledda	0.
	syl	De:led:da
	pron	Italian <dA1lAdda>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1936, Italian novelist, noted for works, such as (1920), on peasant life in Sardinia: Nobel prize for literature 1926.
delegacies	infl
	head	delegacy
	syl	del+e:ga+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delegacy	1.
	syl	del+e:ga+cy
	pron	<1delig*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {delegation} (senses 1, 2)}.
delegacy	2.a.
	syl	del+e:ga+cy
	pron	<1delig*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an elected standing committee at some British universities.
delegacy	2.b.
	syl	del+e:ga+cy
	pron	<1delig*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a department or institute of a university.
	exam	1	a delegacy of Education.
delegate	ety	C14: from Latin d*_el*_eg*_are to send on a mission, from l*_eg*_are to send, depute; see #7legate 
delegate	1.
	syl	del+e:gate
	pron	<1deli2gAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	def	a person chosen or elected to act for or represent another or others, esp. at a conference or meeting.
delegate	2.
	syl	del+e:gate
	pron	<1deli2gAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	a representative of a territory in the U.S. House of Representatives. {~} (#!d$el$I@!ge$It).
delegate	3.
	syl	del+e:gate
	pron	<1deli2gAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	def	to give or commit (duties, powers, etc.) to another as agent or representative; depute.
delegate	4.
	syl	del+e:gate
	pron	<1deli2gAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send, authorize, or elect (a person) as agent or representative.
delegate	5.
	syl	del+e:gate
	pron	<1deli2gAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to assign (a person owing a debt to oneself) to one's creditor in substitution for oneself.
delegable	sub
	head	delegate
	syl	del+e:ga:ble
	pron	<1delig*bL>
	pos	adj.
delegation	1.
	syl	del+e:ga+tion
	pron	<2deli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group chosen to represent another or others.
delegation	2.
	syl	del+e:ga+tion
	pron	<2deli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of delegating or state of being delegated.
delegation	3.
	syl	del+e:ga+tion
	pron	<2deli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	all the members of Congress from one state.
Vicomte	infl
	head	de Lesseps
	syl	Vi:comte.
	pos	n.
de Lesseps	0.
	syl	de Les:seps
	pron	French <d*> <le1seps>
	pos	n.
	def	title of (Ferdinand Marie) {Lesseps}.
delete	ety	C17: from Latin d*_el*_ere to destroy, obliterate
delete	0.
	syl	de+lete
	pron	<di1lEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (something printed or written); erase; cancel; strike out.
deleterious	ety	C17: from New Latin d*_el*_et*_erius, from Greek d*_el*_et*_erios injurious, destructive, from d*_eleisthai to hurt
deleterious	0.
	syl	del+e:te:ri+ous
	pron	<2deli1ti*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmful; injurious; hurtful.
deleteriously	sub
	head	deleterious
	syl	del+e:1te:ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
deleteriousness	sub
	head	deleterious
	syl	del+e:1te:ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
deletion	1.
	syl	de+le:tion
	pron	<di1lES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deleting or fact of being deleted.
deletion	2.
	syl	de+le:tion
	pron	<di1lES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a deleted passage, word, etc., in a piece of text.
deletion	3.
	syl	de+le:tion
	pron	<di1lES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the loss or absence of a section of a chromosome.
Delft	1.
	syl	Delft
	pron	<delft>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province. Pop.: 87777 (1973 est.).
Delft	2.
	syl	Delft
	pron	<delft>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {delftware}. tin-glazed earthenware made in Delft since the 17th century, typically having blue decoration on a white ground.
Delft	3.
	syl	Delft
	pron	<delft>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar earthenware made in England.
Cape	infl
	head	Delgado
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Delgado	0.
	syl	Del+ga+do
	pron	<del1ga:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a headland on the extreme NE coast of Mozambique.
Delhi	1.
	syl	Del+hi
	pron	<1deli>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of India, in the N central part, on the Jumna river: consists of {Old Delhi} (a walled city reconstructed in 1639 on the site of former cities of Delhi, which date from the 15th century #7b.c.) and {New Delhi} to the south, chosen as the capital in 1911, replacing Calcutta; university (1922). Pop.: (total) 3287883 (1971); (New Delhi) 301801 (1971).
Delhi	2.
	syl	Del+hi
	pron	<1deli>
	pos	n.
	def	a Union Territory of N India. Capital: Delhi. Area: 1418 sq. km (553 sq. miles). Pop.: 4065698 (1971).
deli	0.
	syl	del:i
	pron	<1deli>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. and Austral.
	def	an informal word for {delicatessen}.
Delian	1.
	syl	De+li:an
	pron	<1dEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Delos.
Delian	2.
	syl	De+li:an
	pron	<1dEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Delos.
Delian	3.
	syl	De+li:an
	pron	<1dEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Delius.
Confederacy	alt
	head	Delian League
	or	Delian League
	syl	Con+fed+er:a+cy
	pos	n.
Delian League	0.
	or	Confederacy
	syl	De+li:an League
	pos	n.
	def	an alliance of ancient Greek states formed in 478-77 #7b.c. to fight Persia.
deliberate	ety	C15: from Latin d*_el*_iber*_are to consider well, from l*_ibr*_are to weigh, from l*_ibra scales
deliberate	1.
	syl	de+lib+er+ate
	pron	<di1lib*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	carefully thought out in advance; planned; studied; intentional.
	exam	1	a deliberate insult.
deliberate	2.
	syl	de+lib+er+ate
	pron	<di1lib*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	careful or unhurried in speech or action.
	exam	1	a deliberate pace.
deliberate	3.
	syl	de+lib+er+ate
	pron	<di1lib*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consider (something) deeply; ponder; think over.
deliberately	sub
	head	deliberate
	syl	de+1lib+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
deliberateness	sub
	head	deliberate
	syl	de+1lib+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
deliberator	sub
	head	deliberate
	syl	de+1lib+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
deliberation	1.
	syl	de+lib+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2lib*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	thoughtful, careful, or lengthy consideration.
deliberation	2.
	syl	de+lib+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2lib*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	formal discussion and debate, as of a committee, jury, etc.
deliberation	3.
	syl	de+lib+er:a+tion
	pron	<di2lib*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	care, thoughtfulness, or absence of hurry, esp. in movement or speech.
deliberative	1.
	syl	de+lib+er:a+tive
	pron	<di1lib*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	involved in, organized for, or having the function of deliberating.
	exam	1	a deliberative assembly.
deliberative	2.
	syl	de+lib+er:a+tive
	pron	<di1lib*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resulting from deliberation.
	exam	1	a deliberative conclusion.
deliberatively	sub
	head	deliberative
	syl	de+1lib+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
deliberativeness	sub
	head	deliberative
	syl	de+1lib+er:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
(Cl'ement Philibert) L'eo	infl
	head	Delibes
	syl	(Cl*'ement Philibert) L*'e:o
	pron	<lA1o>
	pos	n.
Delibes	0.
	syl	De:libes
	pron	French <d*1lib>
	pos	n.
	def	1836-91, French composer, noted particularly for his ballets (1870) and (1876), and the opera (1883).
cies	infl
	head	delicacy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delicacy	1.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	fine or subtle quality, character, construction, etc..
	exam	1	delicacy of craftsmanship.
delicacy	2.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	fragile, soft, or graceful beauty.
delicacy	3.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is considered choice to eat, such as caviar.
delicacy	4.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	fragile construction or constitution; frailty.
delicacy	5.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	refinement of feeling, manner, or appreciation.
	exam	1	the delicacy of the orchestra's playing.
delicacy	6.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	fussy or squeamish refinement, esp. in matters of taste, propriety, etc.
delicacy	7.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	need for tactful or sensitive handling.
delicacy	8.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	def	accuracy or sensitivity of response or operation, as of an instrument.
delicacy	9.
	syl	del:i+ca+cy
	pron	<1delik*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	gratification, luxury, or voluptuousness.
delicate	ety	C14: from Latin d*_elic*_atus affording pleasure, from d*_eliciae (pl.) delight, pleasure; see #7delicious 
delicate	1.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	exquisite, fine, or subtle in quality, character, construction, etc.
delicate	2.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a soft or fragile beauty.
delicate	3.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colour, tone, taste, etc.
	def	pleasantly subtle, soft, or faint.
delicate	4.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily damaged or injured; lacking robustness, esp. in health; fragile.
delicate	5.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	precise, skilled, or sensitive in action or operation.
	exam	1	a delicate mechanism.
delicate	6.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring tact and diplomacy.
delicate	7.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive in feeling or manner; showing regard for the feelings of others.
delicate	8.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively refined; squeamish.
delicate	9.
	syl	del:i+cate
	pron	<1delikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a delicacy; dainty.
delicately	sub
	head	delicate
	syl	del:i+cate+ly
	pos	adv.
delicateness	sub
	head	delicate
	syl	del:i+cate+ness
	pos	n.
delicatessen	ety	C19: from German Delikatessen, literally: delicacies, pl. of Delikatesse a delicacy, from French d*'elicatesse 
delicatessen	1.
	syl	del:i+ca+tes+sen
	pron	<2delik*1tesN>
	pos	n.
	def	various foods, esp. unusual or imported foods, already cooked or prepared.
delicatessen	2.
	syl	del:i+ca+tes+sen
	pron	<2delik*1tesN>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop selling these foods.
delicious	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin d*_elici*_osus, from Latin d*_eliciae delights, charms, from d*_elicere to entice; see #7delight 
delicious	1.
	syl	de+li+cious
	pron	<di1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very appealing to the senses, esp. to the taste or smell.
delicious	2.
	syl	de+li+cious
	pron	<di1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely enjoyable or entertaining.
	exam	1	a delicious joke.
deliciously	sub
	head	delicious
	syl	de+1li+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
deliciousness	sub
	head	delicious
	syl	de+1li+cious+ness
	pos	n.
delict	ety	C16: from Latin d*_elictum a fault, crime, from d*_elinquere to fail, do wrong; see #7delinquency 
delict	1.
	syl	de+lict
	pron	<di1likt>, <1dElikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly Scot.
	def	a wrongful act for which the person injured has the right to a civil remedy. See also {tort}.
delict	2.
	syl	de+lict
	pron	<di1likt>, <1dElikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	a civil wrong redressable by compensation or punitive damages.
delight	ety	C13: from Old French delit, from deleitier to please, from Latin d*_elect*_are, from d*_elicere to allure, from #7de -#7+ lacere to entice; see #7delicious ; English spelling influ?!enced by light 
delight	1.
	syl	de+light
	pron	<di1lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to please greatly.
delight	2.
	syl	de+light
	pron	<di1lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to take great pleasure (in).
delight	3.
	syl	de+light
	pron	<di1lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme pleasure or satisfaction; joy.
delight	4.
	syl	de+light
	pron	<di1lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes this.
	exam	1	music was always his delight.
delighted	sub
	head	delight
	syl	de+1light+ed
	pos	adj.
delightedly	sub
	head	delight
	syl	de+1light+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
delightedness	sub
	head	delight
	syl	de+1light+ed+ness
	pos	n.
delighter	sub
	head	delight
	syl	de+1light+er
	pos	n.
delighted	0.a.
	syl	de+light+ed
	pron	<di1lItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	ex?!tremely pleased (to do something).
	exam	1	I'm delighted to hear it&!
delighted	0.b.
	syl	de+light+ed
	pron	<di1lItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	I should be delighted to&!
delightful	0.
	syl	de+light+ful
	pron	<di1lItful>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving great delight; very pleasing, beautiful, charming, etc.
delightfully	sub
	head	delightful
	syl	de+1light+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
delightfulness	sub
	head	delightful
	syl	de+1light+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Delilah	1.
	syl	De:li:lah
	pron	<di1lIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Samson's Philistine mistress, who deprived him of his strength by cutting off his hair (Judges 16:4-22).
Delilah	2.
	syl	De:li:lah
	pron	<di1lIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a voluptuous and treacherous woman; temptress.
delimitate	alt
	head	delimit
	or	delimit
	syl	de+lim:i+tate
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
delimit	0.
	or	delimitate
	syl	de+lim+it
	pron	<dE1limit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or prescribe the limits or boundaries of; demarcate.
delimitation	sub
	head	delimit
	syl	de+2lim:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
delimitative	sub
	head	delimit
	syl	de+1lim:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
delineate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_el*_ine*_are to sketch out, from l*_inea {#7line %1}
delineate	1.
	syl	de+lin+e:ate
	pron	<di1lini2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trace the shape or outline of; sketch.
delineate	2.
	syl	de+lin+e:ate
	pron	<di1lini2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent pictorially, as by making a chart or diagram; depict.
delineate	3.
	syl	de+lin+e:ate
	pron	<di1lini2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portray in words, esp. with detail and precision; describe.
delineable	sub
	head	delineate
	syl	de+1lin+e:a:ble
	pos	adj.
delineation	sub
	head	delineate
	syl	de+2lin+e:1a+tion
	pos	n.
delineative	sub
	head	delineate
	syl	de+1lin+e:a+tive
	pos	adj.
delineator	0.
	syl	de+lin+e:a+tor
	pron	<di1lini2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tailor's pattern, adjustable for different sizes.
delinquency	ety	C17: from Late Latin d*_elinquentia a fault, offence, from Latin d*_elinquere to transgress, from #7de -#7+ linquere to forsake
delinquencies	infl
	head	delinquency
	syl	de+lin+quen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delinquency	1.
	syl	de+lin+quen+cy
	pron	<di1liGkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an offence or misdeed, usually of a minor nature, esp. one committed by a young person. See {juvenile delinquency}.
delinquency	2.
	syl	de+lin+quen+cy
	pron	<di1liGkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	failure or negligence in duty or obligation; dereliction.
delinquency	3.
	syl	de+lin+quen+cy
	pron	<di1liGkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a delinquent nature or delinquent behaviour.
delinquent	ety	C17: from Latin d*_elinqu*_ens offending; see #7delinquency 
delinquent	1.
	syl	de+lin+quent
	pron	<di1liGkw*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	someone, esp. a young person, guilty of delinquency. See {juvenile delinquent}.
delinquent	2.
	syl	de+lin+quent
	pron	<di1liGkw*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who fails in an obligation or duty.
delinquent	3.
	syl	de+lin+quent
	pron	<di1liGkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	guilty of an offence or misdeed, esp. one of a minor nature.
delinquent	4.
	syl	de+lin+quent
	pron	<di1liGkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing in or neglectful of duty or obligation.
delinquently	sub
	head	delinquent
	syl	de+1lin+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
deliquesce	ety	C18: from Latin d*_eliqu*_escere to melt away, become liquid, from #7de -#7+ liqu*_escere to melt, from liqu*_ere to be liquid
deliquesce	1.
	syl	del:i+quesce
	pron	<2deli1kwes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of certain salts
	def	to dissolve gradually in water absorbed from the air.
deliquesce	2.
	syl	del:i+quesce
	pron	<2deli1kwes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant stem
	def	to form many branches.
deliquescence	1.
	syl	del:i+ques+cence
	pron	<2deli1kwesNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of deliquescing.
deliquescence	2.
	syl	del:i+ques+cence
	pron	<2deli1kwesNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution formed when a solid or liquid deliquesces.
deliquescent	sub
	head	deliquescence
	syl	del:i+1ques+cent
	pos	adj.
delirious	1.
	syl	de+lir:i+ous
	pron	<di1liri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with delirium.
delirious	2.
	syl	de+lir:i+ous
	pron	<di1liri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wildly excited, esp. with joy or enthusiasm.
deliriously	sub
	head	delirious
	syl	de+1lir:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
deliriousness	sub
	head	delirious
	syl	de+1lir:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
delirium	ety	C16: from Latin: madness, from d*_el*_ir*_are, literally: to swerve from a furrow, hence be crazy, from #7de -#7+ l*_ira ridge, furrow
deliriums	infl
	head	delirium
	syl	de+lir+i:ums
	pron	<-1liri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deliria	infl
	head	delirium
	syl	de+lir:i:a
	pron	<-1liri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delirium	1.
	syl	de+lir+i:um
	pron	<di1liri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of excitement and mental confusion, often accompanied by hallucinations, caused by high fever, poisoning, brain injury, etc.
delirium	2.
	syl	de+lir+i:um
	pron	<di1liri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	violent excitement or emotion; frenzy.
deliriant	sub
	head	delirium
	syl	de+1lir:i+ant
	pos	adj.
delirium tremens	ety	C19: New Latin, literally: trembling delirium
delirium tremens	0.
	syl	de+lir+i:um tre+mens
	pron	<1tremenz>, <1trE->
	pos	n.
	def	a severe psychotic condition occurring in some persons with chronic alcoholism, characterized by delirium, tremor, anxiety, and vivid hallucinations. Abbrevs.: {D.T.'s} (informal), {d.t}.
delitescence	ety	C18: from Latin d*_elit*_escens, present participle of d*_elit*_escere to lurk, from lat*_escere to become hidden, from lat*_ere to be hidden; see #7latent 
delitescence	0.
	syl	del:i+tes+cence
	pron	<2deli1tesNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the sudden disappearance of a lesion or of the signs and symptoms of a disease.
delitescent	sub
	head	delitescence
	syl	del:i+1tes+cent
	pos	adj.
Frederick	infl
	head	Delius
	syl	Fred:er:ick.
	pos	n.
Delius	0.
	syl	De:li:us
	pron	<1dEli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1934, English composer, who drew inspiration from folk tunes and the sounds of nature. His works include the opera (1901), (1905), and the orchestral variations (1907).
deliver	ety	C13: from Old French delivrer, from Late Latin d*_el*_iber*_are to set free, from Latin #7de -#7+ l*_iber*_are to free
deliver	1.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to carry (goods, etc.) to a destination, esp. to carry and distribute (goods, mail, etc.) to several places.
	exam	1	to deliver letters;
	exam	2	our local butcher delivers.
deliver	2.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by over or up
	def	to hand over, transfer, or sur?!render.
deliver	3.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to release or rescue (from captivity, harm, corruption, etc.).
deliver	4.a.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to aid in the birth of (offspring).
deliver	4.b.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give birth to (offspring).
deliver	4.c.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to aid or assist (a female) in the birth (of offspring).
deliver	4.d.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	passive; foll. by of
	def	to give birth (to offspring).
deliver	5.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to utter or present (a speech, oration, idea, etc.).
deliver	6.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to utter (an exclamation, noise, etc.).
	exam	1	to deliver a cry of exultation.
deliver	7.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to discharge or release (something, such as a blow or shot) suddenly.
deliver	8.
	syl	de+liv+er
	pron	<di1liv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to cause (voters, constituencies, etc.) to support a given candidate, cause, etc..
	exam	1	can you deliver the Bronx??
deliver oneself of	9.
	head	deliver
	syl	deliver oneself of.
	def	to speak with deliberation or at length.
	exam	1	to deliver oneself of a speech.
deliver the goods	10.
	head	deliver
	syl	deliver the goods.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to produce or perform something promised or expected.
deliverable	sub
	head	deliver
	syl	de+1liv+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deliverability	sub
	head	deliver
	syl	de+2liv+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
deliverer	sub
	head	deliver
	syl	de+1liv+er+er
	pos	n.
deliverance	1.
	syl	de+liv+er+ance
	pron	<di1liv*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal pronouncement or expression of opinion.
deliverance	2.
	syl	de+liv+er+ance
	pron	<di1liv*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	rescue from moral corruption or evil; salvation.
deliverance	3.
	syl	de+liv+er+ance
	pron	<di1liv*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {delivery} (senses 3-5)}.
deliveries	infl
	head	delivery
	syl	de+liv+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delivery	1.a.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of delivering or distributing goods, mail, etc.
delivery	1.b.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is delivered.
delivery	1.c.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a delivery service.
delivery	2.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving birth to a child.
	exam	1	she had an easy delivery.
delivery	3.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or style of utterance, esp. in public speaking or recitation.
	exam	1	the chairman had a clear delivery.
delivery	4.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving or transferring or the state of being given or transferred.
delivery	5.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rescuing or state of being rescued; liberation.
delivery	6.a.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of bowling or throwing a ball.
delivery	6.b.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the ball so delivered.
	exam	1	a fast delivery.
delivery	7.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an actual or symbolic handing over of property, a deed, etc.
delivery	8.
	syl	de+liv+er:y
	pron	<di1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the discharge rate of a compressor or pump.
delivery van	0.
	syl	de+liv+er:y van
	pos	n.
	def	a small van used esp. for delivery rounds. U.S. name: {panel truck}.
dell	ety	Old English; related to Middle Low German delle valley; compare #7dale 
dell	0.
	syl	dell
	pron	<del>
	pos	n.
	def	a small, esp. wooded hollow.
della Robbia	0.
	syl	del:la Rob:bi:a
	qual	Italian
	def	della #!robbja) See (Luca della) {Robbia}.
Delmarva Peninsula	0.
	syl	Del+mar+va Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<del1ma:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of the northeast U.S., between Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic.
delocalise	alt
	head	delocalize
	or	delocalize
	syl	de+lo+cal+ise
	pron	<dE1l*uk%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
delocalize	1.
	or	delocalise
	syl	de+lo+cal+ize
	pron	<dE1l*uk%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove from the usual locality.
delocalize	2.
	or	delocalise
	syl	de+lo+cal+ize
	pron	<dE1l*uk%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from local influences.
delocalization	sub
	head	delocalize
	or	delocalisation
	syl	de+2lo+cal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
delocalisation	sub
	head	delocalize
	or	delocalization
	syl	de+2lo+cal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
de l'Orme	alt
	head	Delorme
	or	Delorme
	syl	de l'Orme
	pron	French <d*1lcrm>
	pos	n.
Philibert	infl
	head	Delorme
	syl	Phi:li:bert
	pron	<fili1be:r>
	pos	n.
Delorme	0.
	or	de l'Orme
	syl	De:lorme
	pron	French <d*1lcrm>
	pos	n.
	def	??1510-70, French Renaissance architect of the Tuileries, Paris.
Delos	0.
	syl	De+los
	pron	<1dElos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the SW Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: a commercial centre in ancient times; the legendary birthplace of Apollo and Artemis. Area: about 5 sq. km (2 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Dh*'ilos}.
de los Angeles	0.
	syl	de los An:ge:les
	qual	Spanish
	def	de l@$s #!a&nxeles) {Vic@.to@.ri@.a} ($Bik#!toria). born 1923, Spanish soprano.
delouse	0.
	syl	de+louse
	pron	<dE1laus>, <-1lauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid (a person or animal) of lice as a sanitary measure.
Delphi	0.
	syl	Del+phi
	pron	<1delfi>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city on the S slopes of Mount Parnassus: site of the most famous oracle of Apollo.
Delphian	sub
	head	Delphi
	syl	Del+phi:an
	pos	n. adj.
Delphian	alt
	head	Delphic
	or	Delphic
	syl	Del+phi:an
	pos	adj.
Delphic	1.
	or	Delphian
	syl	Del+phic
	pron	<1delfik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Delphi or its oracle or temple.
Delphic	2.
	or	Delphian
	syl	Del+phic
	pron	<1delfik>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscure or ambiguous.
Delphic oracle	0.
	syl	Del+phic or:a+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the oracle of Apollo at Delphi that gave answers held by the ancient Greeks to be of great authority but also noted for their ambiguity.
delphinium	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek delphinion larkspur, from delphis #7dolphin, referring to the shape of the nectary
delphiniums	infl
	head	delphinium
	or	delphiniia
	syl	del+phin+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delphiniia	infl
	head	delphinium
	or	delphiniums
	syl	del+phin+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
delphinium	0.
	syl	del+phin+i:um
	pron	<del1fini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous plant of the genus many varieties are cultivated as garden plants for their spikes of blue, pink, or white spurred flowers. See also {larkspur}.
Delphinus	ety	C17: from Latin: #7dolphin 
Delphini	infl
	head	Delphinus
	syl	Del+phi+ni
	pron	<del?!1fInI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Delphinus	0.
	syl	Del+phi+nus
	pron	<del1fIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the N hemisphere, between Pegasus and Sagitta.
Delsarte system	0.
	syl	Del:sarte sys+tem
	pron	<1delsa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of teaching drama and dancing based on the exercises of Alexandre Delsarte (1811-71), famous teacher at the Paris Conservatoire.
del Sarto	0.
	syl	del Sar:to
	qual	Italian
	def	del #!sarto) See (Andrea del) {Sarto}.
delta	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew d*_aleth 
delta	1.
	syl	del+ta
	pron	<1delt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth letter in the Greek alphabet (#GD or #Gd), a consonant transliterated as
delta	2.
	syl	del+ta
	pron	<1delt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object resembling a capital delta in shape.
delta	3.
	syl	del+ta
	pron	<1delt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of name
	def	the flat alluvial area at the mouth of some rivers where the mainstream splits up into several distributaries.
	exam	1	the Mississippi Delta.
delta	4.
	syl	del+ta
	pron	<1delt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a finite increment in a variable.
deltaic	sub
	head	delta
	or	deltic
	syl	del+ta+ic
	pron	<del1tAik>
	pos	adj.
deltic	sub
	head	delta
	or	deltaic
	syl	del+tic
	pos	adj.
Delta	1.
	syl	Del+ta
	pron	<1delt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by the genitive case of a specified constellation
	def	usually the fourth brightest star in a constellation.
Delta	2.
	syl	Del+ta
	pron	<1delt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of U.S. launch vehicles used to put unmanned satellites into orbit.
delta connection	0.
	syl	del+ta con+nec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a connection used in a three-phase electrical system in which three elements in series form a triangle, the supply being input and output at the three junctions. Compare {star connection}.
delta iron	0.
	syl	del+ta i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	an allotrope of iron that exists between 1400?%C and the melting point of iron and has the same structure as alpha iron.
delta ray	0.
	syl	del+ta ray
	pos	n.
	def	a particle, esp. an electron, ejected from matter by ionizing radiation.
wave	alt
	head	delta rhythm
	or	delta rhythm
	syl	wave
	pos	n.
delta rhythm	0.
	or	wave
	syl	del+ta rhythm
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the normal electrical activity of the cerebral cortex during deep sleep, occurring at a frequency of 1 to 4 hertz and detectable with an electro?!encephalograph. See also {brain wave}.
delta wing	0.
	syl	del+ta wing
	pos	n.
	def	a triangular swept-back aircraft wing.
deltiology	ety	C20: from Greek deltion, diminutive of deltos a writing tablet+-#7logy 
deltiology	0.
	syl	del+ti+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2delti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the collection and study of picture postcards.
deltiologist	sub
	head	deltiology
	syl	del+ti+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
deltoid	ety	C18: from Greek deltoeid*_es triangular, from #7delta 
deltoid	0.
	syl	del+toid
	pron	<1deltcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick muscle forming the rounded contour of the outer edge of the shoulder and acting to raise the arm.
delude	ety	C15: from Latin d*_el*_udere to mock, play false, from #7de -#7+ l*_udere to play
delude	1.
	syl	de+lude
	pron	<di1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive the mind or judgment of; mislead; beguile.
delude	2.
	syl	de+lude
	pron	<di1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to frustrate (hopes, expectations, etc.).
deludable	sub
	head	delude
	syl	de+1lud+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deluder	sub
	head	delude
	syl	de+1lud+er
	pos	n.
deludingly	sub
	head	delude
	syl	de+1lud+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
delusive	sub
	head	delude
	syl	de+lu+sive
	pron	<di1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
delusively	sub
	head	delude
	syl	de+1lu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
delusiveness	sub
	head	delude
	syl	de+1lu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
deluge	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin d*_iluvium a washing away, flood, from d*_iluere to wash away, drench, from di- {#7dis -%1}#7+ -luere, from lavere to wash
deluge	1.
	syl	del+uge
	pron	<1delju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a great flood of water.
deluge	2.
	syl	del+uge
	pron	<1delju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	torrential rain; downpour.
deluge	3.
	syl	del+uge
	pron	<1delju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an overwhelming rush or number.
	exam	1	a deluge of requests.
deluge	4.
	syl	del+uge
	pron	<1delju:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flood, as with water; soak, swamp, or drown.
deluge	5.
	syl	del+uge
	pron	<1delju:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overwhelm or overrun; inundate.
the	infl
	head	Deluge
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Deluge	0.
	syl	Del+uge
	pron	<1delju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Flood}.
delusion	1.
	syl	de+lu+sion
	pron	<di1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mistaken or misleading opinion, idea, belief, etc..
	exam	1	he has delusions of grandeur.
delusion	2.
	syl	de+lu+sion
	pron	<di1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a belief held in the face of evidence to the contrary, that is resistant to all reason. See also {illusion, hallucination}.
delusion	3.
	syl	de+lu+sion
	pron	<di1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deluding or state of being deluded.
delusional	sub
	head	delusion
	syl	de+1lu+sion+al
	pos	adj.
delusory	sub
	head	delusion
	syl	de1lu+so+ry
	pron	<di1lu:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
de luxe	ety	C19: from French de luxe, literally: of luxury
de luxe	1.
	syl	de luxe
	pron	<d*> <1l^ks>, <1luks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of products, articles for sale, etc.
	def	rich, elegant, or sumptuous; superior in quality, number of accessories, etc..
	exam	1	the de luxe model of a car.
de luxe	2.
	syl	de luxe
	pron	<d*> <1l^ks>, <1luks>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	in a luxurious manner.
delve	ety	Old English delfan; related to Old High German telban to dig, Russian dolbit to hollow out with a chisel
delve	1.
	syl	delve
	pron	<delv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or into
	def	to inquire or research deeply or intensively (for information, etc.).
	exam	1	he delved in the Bible for quotations.
delve	2.
	syl	delve
	pron	<delv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or into
	def	to search or rummage (in a drawer, the pockets, etc.).
delve	3.
	syl	delve
	pron	<delv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or into; esp. of an animal
	def	to dig or burrow deeply (into the ground, etc.).
delve	4.
	syl	delve
	pron	<delv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	usage	often foll. by in or into
	def	to dig or turn up (earth, a garden, etc.), as with a spade.
delver	sub
	head	delve
	syl	delv+er
	pos	n.
Dem	0.
	syl	Dem.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	Democrat(ic).
demagnetise	alt
	head	demagnetize
	or	demagnetize
	syl	de+mag+net+ise
	pron	<dE1m@gn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
demagnetize	0.
	or	demagnetise
	syl	de+mag+net+ize
	pron	<dE1m@gn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove or lose magnetic properties. Also: {degauss}.
demagnetization	sub
	head	demagnetize
	or	demagnetisation
	syl	de+2mag+net:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
demagnetisation	sub
	head	demagnetize
	or	demagnetization
	syl	de+2mag+net:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
demagnetizer	sub
	head	demagnetize
	or	demagnetiser
	syl	de+1mag+net+2iz+er
	pos	n.
demagnetiser	sub
	head	demagnetize
	or	demagnetizer
	syl	de+1mag+net+2is+er
	pos	n.
demagogical	alt
	head	demagogic
	or	demagogic
	syl	dem:a+gog:i+cal
	pos	adj.
demagogic	0.
	or	demagogical
	syl	dem:a+gog+ic
	pron	<2dem*1gogik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, relating to, or resembling a demagogue.
demagogically	sub
	head	demagogic
	syl	dem:a+1gog:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
demagogue	ety	C17: from Greek d*_emag*_ogos people's leader, from d*_emos people+ agein to lead
demagog	alt
	head	demagogue
	or	demagogue
	syl	dem:a+gog
	pron	<1dem*2gog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
demagogue	1.
	or	demagog
	syl	dem:a+gogue
	pron	<1dem*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a political agitator who appeals with crude oratory to the prejudice and passions of the mob.
demagogue	2.
	or	demagog
	syl	dem:a+gogue
	pron	<1dem*2gog>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the ancient world
	def	any popular political leader or orator.
demagoguism	alt
	head	demagoguery
	or	demagoguery
	syl	dem:a+gogu+ism
	pron	<1dem*?!2gogiz*m>
	pos	n.
demagoguery	0.
	or	demagoguism
	syl	dem:a+gogu+er:y
	pron	<2dem*1gog*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the methods, practices, or rhetoric of a demagogue.
demagogies	infl
	head	demagogy
	syl	dem:a+gog:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
demagogy	1.
	syl	dem:a+gog:y
	pron	<1dem*2gogi>
	pos	n.
	def	demagoguery.
demagogy	2.
	syl	dem:a+gog:y
	pron	<1dem*2gogi>
	pos	n.
	def	rule by a demagogue or by demagogues.
demagogy	3.
	syl	dem:a+gog:y
	pron	<1dem*2gogi>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of demagogues.
demand	ety	C13: from Anglo-French demaunder, from Medieval Latin d*_emand*_are, from Latin: to commit to, from #7de -#7+ mand*_are to command, entrust; see #7mandate 
demand	1.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to request peremptorily or urgently.
demand	2.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to require or need as just, urgent, etc..
	exam	1	the situation demands attention.
demand	3.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to claim as a right; exact.
	exam	1	his parents demanded obedience of him.
demand	4.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to make a formal legal claim to (property, esp. realty).
demand	5.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	an urgent or peremptory requirement or request.
demand	6.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	something that requires special effort or sacrifice.
	exam	1	a demand on one's time.
demand	7.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	the act of demanding something or the thing demanded.
	exam	1	the kidnappers' demand was a million pounds.
demand	8.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	an insistent question or query.
demand	9.a.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	willingness and ability to purchase goods and services.
demand	9.b.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	the amount of a commodity that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a specified price. Compare { {supply} %1 (sense 9)}.
demand	10.
	syl	de+mand
	pron	<di1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	a formal legal claim, esp. to real property.
in demand	11.
	head	demand
	syl	in demand.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	sought after; popular.
on demand	12.
	head	demand
	syl	on demand.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	as soon as requested.
	exam	1	a draft payable on demand.
demandable	sub
	head	demand
	syl	de+1mand+a:ble
	pos	adj.
demander	sub
	head	demand
	syl	de+1mand+er
	pos	n.
demandant	ety	C14: from Old French, from demander to #7demand 
demandant	0.
	syl	de+mand+ant
	pron	<di1ma:nd*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	the plaintiff in an action relating to real property.
draft	infl
	head	demand bill
	or	demanote
	syl	draft
	pos	n.
demanote	infl
	head	demand bill
	or	draft
	syl	de+manote
	pos	n.
demand bill	0.
	syl	de+mand bill
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange that is payable on demand. Also called: {sight bill}.
demand deposit	0.
	syl	de+mand de+pos+it
	pos	n.
	def	a bank deposit from which withdrawals may be made without notice. Compare {time deposit}.
demanding	0.
	syl	de+mand+ing
	pron	<di1ma:ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring great patience, skill, etc..
	exam	1	a demanding job.
demandingly	sub
	head	demanding
	syl	de+1mand+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
demand loan	0.
	syl	de+mand loan
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {call loan}.
demand note	0.
	syl	de+mand note
	pos	n.
	def	a promissory note payable on demand.
demand-pull inflation	0.
	syl	de:mand-pull in+fla+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See { {inflation} (sense 2)}.
demantoid	ety	C19: from German, from obsolete Demant diamond, from Old French diamant +-#7oid 
demantoid	0.
	syl	de+man+toid
	pron	<di1m@ntcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright green variety of andradite garnet.
demarcate	1.
	syl	de+mar+cate
	pron	<1dEma:2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark, fix, or draw the boundaries, limits, etc., of.
demarcate	2.
	syl	de+mar+cate
	pron	<1dEma:2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate or distinguish between (areas with unclear boundaries).
demarcator	sub
	head	demarcate
	syl	de+mar+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
demarcation	ety	C18: Latinized version of Spanish demarcaci*'on, from demarcar to appoint the boundaries of, from marcar to mark, from Italian marcare, of Germanic origin; see {#7mark %1}
demarkation	alt
	head	demarcation
	or	demarcation
	syl	de+mar+ka+tion
	pron	<2dEma:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
demarcation	1.
	or	demarkation
	syl	de+mar+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEma:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of establishing limits or boundaries.
demarcation	2.
	or	demarkation
	syl	de+mar+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEma:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a limit or bounda?!ry.
demarcation	3.a.
	or	demarkation
	syl	de+mar+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEma:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strict separation of the kinds of work performed by members of different trade unions.
demarcation	3.b.
	or	demarkation
	syl	de+mar+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEma:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	demarcation dispute.
demarcation	4.
	or	demarkation
	syl	de+mar+ca+tion
	pron	<2dEma:1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	separation or distinction (often in the phrase {line of demarcation) }.
d'emarche	ety	C17: literally: walk, gait, from Old French demarcher to tread, trample; see #7de -#7, {march %1}
d'emarche	1.
	syl	d*'e+marche
	pron	French. <dA1marS>
	pos	n.
	def	a move, step, or manoeuvre, esp. in diplomatic affairs.
d'emarche	2.
	syl	d*'e+marche
	pron	French. <dA1marS>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation or statement of views, complaints, etc., to a public authority.
dematerialise	alt
	head	dematerialize
	or	dematerialize
	syl	de+ma+te:ri+al+ise
	pron	<dim*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dematerialize	1.
	or	dematerialise
	syl	de+ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<dim*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to have material existence, as in science fiction or spiritualism.
dematerialize	2.
	or	dematerialise
	syl	de+ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<dim*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disappear without trace; vanish. &- {de+ma+@!te@.ri+al@.i+#!za+tion} {de+ma+@!te@.ri+al@.i+#!sa+tion}
Mount	infl
	head	Demavend
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Demavend	0.
	syl	Dem:a+vend
	pron	<1dem*vend>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic peak in N Iran, in the Elburz Mountains. Height: 5599 m (18370 ft.).
deme	ety	C19: from Greek d*_emos district in local government, the populace
deme	1.a.
	syl	deme
	pron	<dEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in preclassical Greece
	def	the territory inhabited by a tribe.
deme	1.b.
	syl	deme
	pron	<dEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Attica
	def	a geographical unit of local government.
deme	2.
	syl	deme
	pron	<dEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a group of individuals within a species that possess particular characteristics of cytology, genetics, etc.
demean	ety	C17: see #7de -#7, {mean %2}; on the model of debase 
demean	H1.0.
	syl	de+mean
	pron	<di1mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower (oneself) in dignity, status, or character; humble; debase.
demean	ety	C13: from Old French demener, from #7de -#7+ mener to lead, drive, from Latin min*_are to drive (animals), from min*_ar*_i to use threats
demean	H2.0.
	syl	de+mean
	pron	<di1mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to behave or conduct (oneself) in a specified way.
demeanour	ety	C15: see {#7demean %2}
demeanor	alt
	head	demeanour
	or	demeanour
	syl	de+mean+or
	pron	<di1mEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
demeanour	1.
	or	demeanor
	syl	de+mean+our
	pron	<di1mEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the way a person behaves towards others; conduct.
demeanour	2.
	or	demeanor
	syl	de+mean+our
	pron	<di1mEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	bearing, appearance, or mien.
dement	ety	C16: from Late Latin d*_ement*_are to drive mad, from Latin #7de -#7+ m*_ens mind
dement	0.
	syl	de+ment
	pron	<di1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to drive mad; make insane.
demented	0.
	syl	de+ment+ed
	pron	<di1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	mad; insane.
dementedly	sub
	head	demented
	syl	de+1ment+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
dementedness	sub
	head	demented
	syl	de+1ment+ed+ness
	pos	n.
dementia	ety	C19: from Latin: madness; see #7dement 
dementia	0.
	syl	de+men+tia
	pron	<di1menS*>, <-Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of serious emotional and mental deterioration, of organic or functional origin.
dementia praecox	ety	C19: New Latin, literally: premature dementia
dementia praecox	0.
	syl	de+men+tia prae+cox
	pron	<1prEkoks>
	pos	n.
	def	schizophrenia.
demerara	ety	C19: named after Demerara, Guyana
demerara	1.
	syl	dem+e:rar:a
	pron	<2dem*1re*r*>, <-1ra:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	brown crystallized cane sugar from the West Indies and nearby countries.
demerara	2.
	syl	dem+e:rar:a
	pron	<2dem*1re*r*>, <-1ra:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly flavoured rum used mainly for blending purposes.
the	infl
	head	Demerara
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Demerara	0.
	syl	Dem+e:rar:a
	pron	<2dem*1re*r*>, <-1ra:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Guyana, rising in the central forest area and flowing north to the Atlantic at Georgetown. Length: 346 km (215 miles).
demerit	ety	C14 (originally: worth, desert, later specialized to mean: something worthy of blame): from Latin d*_emer*_er*_i to deserve
demerit	1.
	syl	de+mer+it
	pron	<dE1merit>, <1dE2merit>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. conduct, that deserves censure.
demerit	2.
	syl	de+mer+it
	pron	<dE1merit>, <1dE2merit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mark given against a person for failure or misconduct, esp. in schools or the armed forces.
demerit	3.
	syl	de+mer+it
	pron	<dE1merit>, <1dE2merit>
	pos	n.
	def	a fault or disadvantage.
demeritorious	sub
	head	demerit
	syl	de+2mer:i+1to+ri+ous
	pos	adj.
demeritoriously	sub
	head	demerit
	syl	de+2mer:i+1to+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
demersal	ety	C19: from Latin d*_emersus submerged (from d*_emergere to plunge into, from mergere to dip)+-{#7al %1}
demersal	0.
	syl	de+mer+sal
	pron	<di1mR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	living or occurring in deep water or on the bottom of a sea or lake.
	exam	1	demersal fish.
demesne	ety	C14: from Old French demeine; see #7domain 
demesne	1.
	syl	de+mesne
	pron	<di1mAn>, <-1mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	land, esp. surrounding a house or manor, retained by the owner for his own use.
demesne	2.
	syl	de+mesne
	pron	<di1mAn>, <-1mEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the possession and use of one's own property or land.
demesne	3.
	syl	de+mesne
	pron	<di1mAn>, <-1mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory ruled by a state or a sovereign; realm; domain.
demesne	4.
	syl	de+mesne
	pron	<di1mAn>, <-1mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a region or district; domain.
Demeter	0.
	syl	De:me:ter
	pron	<di1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of agricultural fertility and protector of marriage and women. Roman counterpart: {Ceres}.
demi-	ety	via French from Medieval Latin d*_imedius, from Latin d*_im*_idius half, from dis- apart+ medius middle
demi-	1.
	syl	dem:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	half.
	exam	1	demirelief.
demi-	2.
	syl	dem:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	of less than full size, status, or rank.
	exam	1	demigod.
demibastion	0.
	syl	dem:i+bas+ti+on
	pron	<2demi1b@sti*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	half a bastion, having only one flank.
demicanton	0.
	syl	dem:i+can+ton
	pron	<2demi1k@nton>, <-k@n1ton>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two parts of certain Swiss cantons.
demigod	ety	C16: translation of Latin s*_emideus 
demigod	1.a.
	syl	dem:i+god
	pron	<1demi2god>
	pos	n.
	def	a mythological being who is part mortal, part god.
demigod	1.b.
	syl	dem:i+god
	pron	<1demi2god>
	pos	n.
	def	a lesser deity.
demigod	2.
	syl	dem:i+god
	pron	<1demi2god>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with outstanding or godlike attributes.
demigoddess	sub
	head	demigod
	syl	dem:i+2god+dess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
demijohn	ety	C18: probably by folk etymology from French dame-jeanne, from dame lady+ Jeanne Jane
demijohn	0.
	syl	dem:i+john
	pron	<1demi2Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bottle with a short narrow neck, often with small handles at the neck and encased in wickerwork.
demilitarise	alt
	head	demilitarize
	or	demilitarize
	syl	de+mil:i+ta+rise
	pron	<dE1milit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demilitarize	1.
	or	demilitarise
	syl	de+mil:i+ta+rize
	pron	<dE1milit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove and prohibit any military presence or function in (an area).
	exam	1	demilitarized zone.
demilitarize	2.
	or	demilitarise
	syl	de+mil:i+ta+rize
	pron	<dE1milit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free of military character, purpose, etc..
	exam	1	11 regiments were demilitarized.
demilitarization	sub
	head	demilitarize
	or	demilitarisation
	syl	de+2mil:i+ta+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
demilitarisation	sub
	head	demilitarize
	or	demilitarization
	syl	de+2mil:i+ta+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Cecil B (lount) 	infl
	head	De Mille
	syl	Cec:il B (lount) .
	pos	n.
De Mille	0.
	syl	De Mille
	pron	<d*> <1mil>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1959, U.S. motion-picture producer and director.
demilune	ety	C18: from French, literally: half-moon
demilune	1.
	syl	dem:i+lune
	pron	<1demi2lu:n>, <-2lju:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	an outwork in front of a fort, shaped like a crescent moon.
demilune	2.
	syl	dem:i+lune
	pron	<1demi2lu:n>, <-2lju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped object or formation; half-moon.
demimondaine	ety	C19: from French
demimondaine	0.
	syl	dem:i+mon+daine
	pron	<2demi1mondAn>, French <d*mim?~c1den>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman of the demimonde.
demimonde	ety	C19: from French, literally: half-world
demimonde	1.
	syl	dem:i+monde
	pron	<2demi1mond>, French <d*mi1m?~cd>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 19th century
	def	those women considered to be outside respect?!able society, esp. on account of sexual promiscuity.
demimonde	2.
	syl	dem:i+monde
	pron	<2demi1mond>, French <d*mi1m?~cd>
	pos	n.
	def	any social group considered to be not wholly respectable.
demineralise	alt
	head	demineralize
	or	demineralize
	syl	de+min+er+al+ise
	pron	<dE1min*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demineralize	0.
	or	demineralise
	syl	de+min+er+al+ize
	pron	<dE1min*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove dissolved salts from (a liquid, esp. water). &- {de+@!min+er+al@.i+#!za+tion} {de+@!min+er+al@.i+#!sa+tion}
demi-pension	0.
	syl	de:mi-pen:sion
	pron	French. <d*mip*~a1sj*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {half board}.
Suleyman	infl
	head	Demirel
	syl	S*"u:ley:man
	pron	<sylei1man>
	pos	n.
Demirel	0.
	syl	De:mi:rel
	pron	Turkish <demi1rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Turkish statesman; prime minister of Turkey (1965-71; 1975-77).
demirelief	0.
	syl	dem:i+re:lief
	pron	<2demiri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {mezzo-rilievo}.
demirep	ety	C18: from #7demi -#7+rep (#7utation) 
demirep	0.
	syl	dem:i+rep
	pron	<1demi2rep>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a woman of bad repute, esp. a prostitute.
demise	ety	C16: from Old French, feminine of demis dismissed, from demettre to send away, from Latin d*_imittere; see #7dismiss 
demise	1.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	failure or termination.
	exam	1	the demise of one's hopes.
demise	2.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic or formal word for {death}.
demise	3.a.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a transfer of an estate by lease.
demise	3.b.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the passing or transfer of an estate on the death of the owner.
demise	4.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate transfer of sovereignty to a successor upon the death, abdication, etc., of a ruler (esp. in the phrase {demise of the crown) }.
demise	5.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer or be transferred by inherit?!ance, will, or succession.
demise	6.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to transfer (an estate, etc.) for a limited period; lease.
demise	7.
	syl	de+mise
	pron	<di1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (sovereignty, a title, etc.) by or as if by the death, deposition, etc., of a ruler.
demisable	sub
	head	demise
	syl	de+1mis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
demisemiquaver	0.
	syl	dem:i+sem:i+qua+ver
	pron	<1demi2semi2kwAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note having the time value of one thirty-second of a semibreve. Usual U.S. name: {thirty-second note}.
demission	ety	C16: from Anglo-French dimissioun, from Latin d*_imissi*_o a dismissing; see #7dismiss 
demission	0.
	syl	de+mis+sion
	pron	<di1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	relinquishment of or abdication from an office, responsibility, etc.
demist	0.
	syl	de+mist
	pron	<dE1mist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to free or become free of condensation through evaporation produced by a heater and/or blower. &- {de+#!mist+er}
demit	ety	C16: from Latin d*_imittere to send forth, discharge, renounce, from {#7di -%2}#7+ mittere to send
demits	infl
	head	demit
	syl	de+mits
	pos	vb.
demitting	infl
	head	demit
	syl	de+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
demitted	infl
	head	demit
	syl	de+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
demit	1.
	syl	de+mit
	pron	<di1mit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly Scot.
	def	to resign (an office, position, etc.).
demit	2.
	syl	de+mit
	pron	<di1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly Scot.
	def	to dismiss.
demitasse	ety	C19: French, literally: half-cup
demitasse	1.
	syl	dem:i+tasse
	pron	<1demi2t@s>, French <d*mi1tas>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cup for serving black coffee, as after dinner.
demitasse	2.
	syl	dem:i+tasse
	pron	<1demi2t@s>, French <d*mi1tas>
	pos	n.
	def	the coffee itself.
demiurge	ety	C17: from Church Latin d*_emi*_urgus, from Greek d*_emiourgos skilled workman, literally: one who works for the people, from d*_emos people+ ergon work
demiurge	1.a.
	syl	dem:i+urge
	pron	<1demi2R:J>, <1dE->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Plato
	def	the creator of the universe.
demiurge	1.b.
	syl	dem:i+urge
	pron	<1demi2R:J>, <1dE->
	pos	n.
	usage	in Gnostic and some other philosophies
	def	the creator of the universe, supernatural but subordinate to the Supreme Being.
demiurge	2.
	syl	dem:i+urge
	pron	<1demi2R:J>, <1dE->
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a magistrate with varying powers found in any of several states.
demiurgeous	sub
	head	demiurge
	syl	dem:i+1ur+geous
	pos	adj.
demiurgic	sub
	head	demiurge
	or	demiurgical
	syl	dem:i+1ur+gic
	pos	adj.
demiurgical	sub
	head	demiurge
	or	demiurgic
	syl	dem:i+1ur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
demiurgically	sub
	head	demiurge
	syl	dem:i+1ur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
demivierge	ety	C20: French, literally: half-virgin
demivierge	0.
	syl	dem:i+vierge
	pron	<1demi2vje*Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who engages in promiscuous sexual activity but retains her virginity.
demivolte	alt
	head	demivolt
	or	demivolt
	syl	dem:i+volte
	pron	<1demi2volt>
	pos	n.
demivolt	0.
	or	demivolte
	syl	dem:i+volt
	pron	<1demi2volt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a half turn on the hind legs.
demos	infl
	head	demo
	syl	dem:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
demo	0.
	syl	dem:o
	pron	<1dem*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {demonstration}.
demo-	ety	from Greek d*_emos 
demobs	infl
	head	demob
	syl	de+mobs
	pos	vb.
demobbing	infl
	head	demob
	syl	de+mob+bing
	pos	vb.
demobbed	infl
	head	demob
	syl	de+mobbed.
	pos	vb.
demob	1.
	syl	de+mob
	pron	<dE1mob>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	See {demobilize}.
demob	2.a.
	syl	de+mob
	pron	<dE1mob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	See {demobilization}.
demob	2.b.
	syl	de+mob
	pron	<dE1mob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a demob suit.
demob	3.
	syl	de+mob
	pron	<dE1mob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a soldier who has been demobilized.
demobilise	alt
	head	demobilize
	or	demobilize
	syl	de+mo+bi+lise
	pron	<dE1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
demobilize	0.
	or	demobilise
	syl	de+mo+bi+lize
	pron	<dE1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disband, as troops, etc.
demobilization	sub
	head	demobilize
	or	demobilisation
	syl	de+2mo+bi+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
demobilisation	sub
	head	demobilize
	or	demobilization
	syl	de+2mo+bi+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
democracy	ety	C16: from French d*'emocratie, from Late Latin d*_emocratia, from Greek d*_emokratia government by the people; see #7demo -#7, -#7cracy 
democracies	infl
	head	democracy
	syl	de+moc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
democracy	1.
	syl	de+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<di1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by the people or their elected representatives.
democracy	2.
	syl	de+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<di1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	control of any organization by its members.
	exam	1	industrial democracy.
democracy	3.
	syl	de+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<di1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a political or social unit governed ultimately by all its members.
democracy	4.
	syl	de+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<di1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or spirit of social equality.
democracy	5.
	syl	de+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<di1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a social condition of classlessness and equality.
democracy	6.
	syl	de+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<di1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the common people, esp. as a political force.
democrat	1.
	syl	dem:o+crat
	pron	<1dem*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an advocate of democracy; adherent of democratic principles.
democrat	2.
	syl	dem:o+crat
	pron	<1dem*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or sup?!porter of a democratic party or movement.
Democrat	0.
	syl	Dem:o+crat
	pron	<1dem*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	a member or supporter of the Democratic Party.
Democratic	sub
	head	Democrat
	syl	Dem:o+1crat+ic
	pos	adj.
democratic	1.
	syl	dem:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2dem*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, derived from, or relating to the principles of democracy.
democratic	2.
	syl	dem:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2dem*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	upholding or favouring democracy or the interests of the common people.
democratic	3.
	syl	dem:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2dem*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	popular with or for the benefit of all.
	exam	1	democratic sports. ?-
Democratic Party	0.
	syl	Dem:o+crat+ic Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	the older of the two major political parties, so named since 1840. Compare {Re?!publican Party}.
Democratic-Republican Party	0.
	syl	Dem:o+crat:ic-Re:pub:li+can Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the antifederalist party originally led by Thomas Jefferson, which developed into the modern Democratic Party.
democratise	alt
	head	democratize
	or	democratize
	syl	de+moc+ra+tise
	pron	<di1mokr*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
democratize	0.
	or	democratise
	syl	de+moc+ra+tize
	pron	<di1mokr*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make democratic.
democratization	sub
	head	democratize
	or	democratisation
	syl	de+2moc+ra+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
democratisation	sub
	head	democratize
	or	democratization
	syl	de+2moc+ra+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Democritus	0.
	syl	De:moc:ri:tus
	pron	<di1mokrit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??460-??370 #7b.c., Greek philosopher who developed the atomist theory of matter of his teacher, Leucippus. See also {atomism}.
d'emod'e	ety	French, from d*'e- out of+ mode style, fashion
d'emod'e	0.
	syl	d*'e+mo+d*'e
	pron	French. <dAmc1dA>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of fashion; outmoded.
demodulate	0.
	syl	de+mod:u+late
	pron	<dE1modju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry out demodulation on (a wave or signal).
demodulator	sub
	head	demodulate
	syl	de+1mod:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
demodulation	0.
	syl	de+mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2dEmodju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the act or process by which an output wave or signal is obtained having the characteristics of the original modulating wave or signal; the reverse of modulation.
Demogorgon	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek
Demogorgon	0.
	syl	De+mo+gor+gon
	pron	<2dEm*u1gc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mysterious and awesome god in ancient mythology, often represented as ruling in the underworld.
demography	ety	C19: from French d*'emographie, from Greek d*_emos the populace; see -#7graphy 
demography	0.
	syl	de+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<di1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of population statistics.
demographer	sub
	head	demography
	or	demographist
	syl	de+1mog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
demographist	sub
	head	demography
	or	demographer
	syl	de+1mog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
demographic	sub
	head	demography
	or	demographical
	syl	de+mo+graph+ic
	pron	<2dEm*1gr@fik>, <2dem*->
	pos	adj.
demographical	sub
	head	demography
	or	demographic
	syl	de+mo+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
demographically	sub
	head	demography
	syl	de+mo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
demoiselle	ety	C16: from French: young woman; see #7damsel 
demoiselle	1.
	syl	dem:oi+selle
	pron	<d*mwa:1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {demoiselle crane, Numidian crane}. a small crane, of central Asia, N Africa, and SE Europe, having grey plumage with long black breast feathers and white ear tufts. $D. a less common name for a {damselfly}.
demoiselle	2.
	syl	dem:oi+selle
	pron	<d*mwa:1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {damselfish}.
demoiselle	3.
	syl	dem:oi+selle
	pron	<d*mwa:1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary word for {damsel}.
demolish	ety	C16: from French d*'emolir, from Latin d*_em*_ol*_ir*_i to throw down, destroy, from #7de -#7+ m*_ol*_ir*_i to strive, toil, construct, from m*_oles mass, bulk
demolish	1.
	syl	de+mol+ish
	pron	<di1moliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear down or break up (buildings, etc.).
demolish	2.
	syl	de+mol+ish
	pron	<di1moliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy; put an end to (an argument, etc.).
demolish	3.
	syl	de+mol+ish
	pron	<di1moliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	to eat up.
	exam	1	she demolished the whole cake&!
demolisher	sub
	head	demolish
	syl	de+1mol+ish+er
	pos	n.
demolishment	sub
	head	demolish
	syl	de+1mol+ish+ment
	pos	n.
demolition	1.
	syl	dem:o+li+tion
	pron	<2dem*1liS*n>, <2dE->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of demolishing or state of being demolished.
demolition	2.a.
	syl	dem:o+li+tion
	pron	<2dem*1liS*n>, <2dE->
	pos	n.
	def	destruction by explosives.
demolition	2.b.
	syl	dem:o+li+tion
	pron	<2dem*1liS*n>, <2dE->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a demolition charge.
demolitionist	sub
	head	demolition
	syl	dem:o+1li+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
demolitions	0.a.
	syl	dem:o+li+tions
	pron	<2dem*1liS*nz>, <2dE->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	explosives, as when used to blow up bridges, etc.
demolitions	0.b.
	syl	dem:o+li+tions
	pron	<2dem*1liS*nz>, <2dE->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a demolitions expert.
demon	ety	C15: from Latin daem*_on evil spirit, spirit, from Greek daim*_on spirit, deity, fate; see #7daemon 
demon	1.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil spirit or devil.
demon	2.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, habit, obsession, etc., thought of as evil, cruel, or persistently tor?!menting.
demon	3.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {daemon, daimon}. an attendant or ministering spirit; genius.
	exam	1	the demon of inspiration.
demon	4.a.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is extremely skilful in, energetic at, or devoted to a given activity, esp. a sport.
	exam	1	a demon at cycling.
demon	4.b.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a demon cyclist.
demon	5.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {daemon} (sense 1)}.
demon	6.
	syl	de+mon
	pron	<1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a detective or policeman.
demonetise	alt
	head	demonetize
	or	demonetize
	syl	de+mon+e:tise
	pron	<dE1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demonetize	1.
	or	demonetise
	syl	de+mon+e:tize
	pron	<dE1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a metal) of its capacity as a monetary standard.
demonetize	2.
	or	demonetise
	syl	de+mon+e:tize
	pron	<dE1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw from use as currency.
demonetization	sub
	head	demonetize
	or	demonetisation
	syl	de+2mon+e:ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
demonetisation	sub
	head	demonetize
	or	demonetization
	syl	de+2mon+e:ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
demoniac	1.
	syl	de+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<di1m*uni2@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, like, or suggestive of a demon; demonic.
demoniac	2.
	syl	de+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<di1m*uni2@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	suggesting inner possession or inspiration.
	exam	1	the demoniac fire of genius.
demoniac	3.
	syl	de+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<di1m*uni2@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	frantic; frenzied; feverish.
	exam	1	demoniac activity.
demoniac	4.
	syl	de+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<di1m*uni2@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person possessed by an evil spirit or demon.
demoniacally	sub
	head	demoniac
	syl	de+mo+1ni:a+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
demonic	1.
	syl	de+mon+ic
	pron	<di1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a demon; fiendish.
demonic	2.
	syl	de+mon+ic
	pron	<di1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspired or possessed by a demon, or seemingly so.
	exam	1	demonic laughter.
demonically	sub
	head	demonic
	syl	de+1mon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
demonism	1.a.
	syl	de+mon+ism
	pron	<1dEm*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the existence and power of demons.
demonism	1.b.
	syl	de+mon+ism
	pron	<1dEm*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	worship of demons.
demonism	2.
	syl	de+mon+ism
	pron	<1dEm*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {demonology}.
demonist	sub
	head	demonism
	syl	de+mon+ist
	pos	n.
demonise	alt
	head	demonize
	or	demonize
	syl	de+mon+ise
	pron	<1dEm*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demonize	1.
	or	demonise
	syl	de+mon+ize
	pron	<1dEm*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into or like a demon.
demonize	2.
	or	demonise
	syl	de+mon+ize
	pron	<1dEm*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to demonic influence.
demonolater	ety	C19: back formation from #7demonolatry 
demonolater	0.
	syl	de+mon+ol:a+ter
	pron	<2dEm*1nol*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who worships demons.
demonolatry	ety	C17: see #7demon, -#7latry 
demonolatry	0.
	syl	de+mon+ol:a+try
	pron	<2dEm*1nol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship of demons.
demonology	0.
	syl	de+mon+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2dEm*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of demons or demonic beliefs. Also called: {demonism}.
demonological	sub
	head	demonology
	syl	de+mon:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2dEm*n*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
demonologist	sub
	head	demonology
	syl	de+mon+1ol:o+:gist
	pos	n.
demonstrable	0.
	syl	de+mon+stra:ble
	pron	<di1monstr*bL>, <1dem*n->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be demonstrated or proved.
demonstrability	sub
	head	demonstrable
	or	demonstrableness
	syl	de+2mon+stra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
demonstrableness	sub
	head	demonstrable
	or	demonstrability
	syl	de+1mon+stra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
demonstrably	sub
	head	demonstrable
	syl	de+1mon+stra:bly
	pos	adv.
demonstrate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_emonstr*_are to point out, from monstr*_are to show
demonstrate	1.
	syl	dem+on+strate
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show, manifest, or prove, esp. by reasoning, evidence, etc.
demonstrate	2.
	syl	dem+on+strate
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain or illustrate by experiment, example, etc.
demonstrate	3.
	syl	dem+on+strate
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to display, operate, and explain the workings of (a machine, product, etc.).
demonstrate	4.
	syl	dem+on+strate
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manifest support, protest, etc., by public parades or rallies.
demonstrate	5.
	syl	dem+on+strate
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be employed as a demonstrator of machinery, etc.
demonstrate	6.
	syl	dem+on+strate
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to make a show of force, esp. in order to deceive one's enemy.
demonstration	1.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of demonstrating.
demonstration	2.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	proof or evidence leading to proof.
demonstration	3.a.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an explanation, display, illustration, or experiment showing how something works.
demonstration	3.b.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a demonstration model.
demonstration	4.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a manifestation of grievances, support, or protest by public rallies, parades, etc.
demonstration	5.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a manifestation of emotion.
demonstration	6.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a show of military force or preparedness.
demonstration	7.
	syl	dem+on+stra+tion
	pron	<2dem*n1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a logical presentation of the assumptions and equations used in solving a problem or proving a theorem.
demonstrational	sub
	head	demonstration
	syl	de+mon+1stra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
demonstrationist	sub
	head	demonstration
	syl	de+mon+1stra+tion+ist
	pos	n.
demonstrative	1.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<di1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to manifest or express one's feelings easily or unreservedly.
demonstrative	2.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<di1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	serving as proof; indicative.
demonstrative	3.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<di1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or characterized by demonstration.
	exam	1	a demonstrative lecture.
demonstrative	4.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<di1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	conclusive; indubitable.
	exam	1	demonstrative arguments.
demonstrative	5.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<di1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting or belonging to a class of determiners used to point out the individual referent or referents intended, such as and Compare {interrogative, relative}.
demonstrative	6.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<di1monstr*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a demonstrative word or construction.
demonstratively	sub
	head	demonstrative
	syl	de+1mon+stra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
demonstrativeness	sub
	head	demonstrative
	syl	de+1mon+stra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
demonstrator	1.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tor
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who demonstrates equipment, machines, products, etc.
demonstrator	2.
	syl	de+mon+stra+tor
	pron	<1dem*n2strAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes part in a public demonstration.
demoralise	alt
	head	demoralize
	or	demoralize
	syl	de+mor+al+ise
	pron	<di1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demoralize	1.
	or	demoralise
	syl	de+mor+al+ize
	pron	<di1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undermine the morale of; dishearten.
	exam	1	he was demoralized by his defeat.
demoralize	2.
	or	demoralise
	syl	de+mor+al+ize
	pron	<di1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debase morally; corrupt.
demoralize	3.
	or	demoralise
	syl	de+mor+al+ize
	pron	<di1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw into confusion.
demoralization	sub
	head	demoralize
	or	demoralisation
	syl	de+2mor+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
demoralisation	sub
	head	demoralize
	or	demoralization
	syl	de+2mor+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
demoralizer	sub
	head	demoralize
	or	demoraliser
	syl	de+1mor+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
demoraliser	sub
	head	demoralize
	or	demoralizer
	syl	de+1mor+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
demos	ety	C19: from Greek: the populace; see #7deme 
demos	1.
	syl	de+mos
	pron	<1dEmos>
	pos	n.
	def	the people of a nation regarded as a political unit.
demos	2.
	syl	de+mos
	pron	<1dEmos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the common people; masses.
Demosthenes	0.
	syl	De:mos:the:nes
	pron	<di1mosT*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	384-322 #7b.c., Athenian statesman, orator, and lifelong opponent of the power of Macedonia over Greece.
demote	ety	C19: from #7de -#7+ (#7pro) #7mote 
demote	0.
	syl	de+mote
	pron	<di1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower in rank or position; relegate.
demotion	sub
	head	demote
	syl	de+1mo+tion
	pos	n.
demotic	ety	C19: from Greek d*_emotikos of the people, from d*_emot*_es a man of the people, commoner; see #7demos 
demotic	1.
	syl	de+mot+ic
	pron	<di1motik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the common people; popular.
demotic	2.
	syl	de+mot+ic
	pron	<di1motik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a simplified form of hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt by the ordinary literate class outside the priesthood. Compare {hieratic}.
demotic	3.
	syl	de+mot+ic
	pron	<di1motik>
	pos	n.
	def	the demotic script of ancient Egypt.
demotist	sub
	head	demotic
	syl	de+1mot+ist
	pos	n.
Demotic	1.
	syl	De+mot+ic
	pron	<di1motik>
	pos	n.
	def	the spoken form of Modern Greek, now increasingly used in literature. Compare {Katharevusa}.
Demotic	2.
	syl	De+mot+ic
	pron	<di1motik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to this.
demount	0.
	syl	de+mount
	pron	<dE1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a motor, gun, etc.) from its mounting or setting.
demountable	sub
	head	demount
	syl	de+1mount+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Jack	infl
	head	Dempsey
	syl	Jack.
	pos	n.
Dempsey	0.
	syl	Demp:sey
	pron	<1dempsi>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born l895, U.S. boxer; world heavyweight champion (1919-26).
dempster	0.
	syl	demp+ster
	pron	<1dempst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {deemster}.
demulcent	ety	C18: from Latin d*_emulc*_ere to caress soothingly, from #7de -#7+ mulc*_ere to stroke
demulcent	1.
	syl	de+mul+cent
	pron	<di1m^lsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	soothing; mollifying.
demulcent	2.
	syl	de+mul+cent
	pron	<di1m^lsNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that soothes the irritation of inflamed or injured skin surfaces.
demulsify	ety	C20: from #7de -#7+emulsify 
demulsifies	infl
	head	demulsify
	syl	de+mul+si+fies
	pos	vb.
demulsifying	infl
	head	demulsify
	syl	de+mul+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
demulsified	infl
	head	demulsify
	syl	de+mul+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
demulsify	0.
	syl	de+mul+si+fy
	pron	<dE1m^lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which an emulsion is permanently broken down into its constituents.
demulsification	sub
	head	demulsify
	syl	de+2mul+si+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
demulsifier	sub
	head	demulsify
	syl	de+1mul+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
demur	ety	C13: from Old French demorer, from Latin d*_emor*_ar*_i to loiter, linger, from mor*_ar*_i to delay, from mora a delay
demurs	infl
	head	demur
	syl	de+murs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
demurring	infl
	head	demur
	syl	de+mur+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
demurred	infl
	head	demur
	syl	de+murred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
demur	1.
	syl	de+mur
	pron	<di1mR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to raise objections or show reluctance; object.
demur	2.
	syl	de+mur
	pron	<di1mR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to raise an objection by entering a demurrer.
demur	3.
	syl	de+mur
	pron	<di1mR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to hesitate; delay.
demur	4.
	syl	de+mur
	pron	<di1mR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	also
	def	the act of demurring.
demur	5.
	syl	de+mur
	pron	<di1mR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	also
	def	an objection raised.
demur	6.
	syl	de+mur
	pron	<di1mR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	also
	def	hesitation.
demurrable	sub
	head	demur
	syl	de+1mur+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
demure	ety	C14: perhaps from Old French demorer to delay, linger; perhaps influenced by meur ripe, #7mature 
demure	1.
	syl	de+mure
	pron	<di1mju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	sedate; decorous; reserved.
demure	2.
	syl	de+mure
	pron	<di1mju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	affectedly modest or prim; coy.
demurely	sub
	head	demure
	syl	de+1mure+ly
	pos	adv.
demureness	sub
	head	demure
	syl	de+1mure+ness
	pos	n.
demurrage	1.
	syl	de+mur+rage
	pron	<di1m^riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the delaying of a ship, railway wagon, etc., caused by the charterer's failure to load, unload, etc., before the time of scheduled departure.
demurrage	2.
	syl	de+mur+rage
	pron	<di1m^riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extra charge required as compensation for such delay.
demurrage	3.
	syl	de+mur+rage
	pron	<di1m^riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee charged by the Bank of England for changing bullion into notes.
demurrer	1.
	syl	de+mur+rer
	pron	<di1m^r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a pleading that admits an opponent's point but denies that it is a relevant or valid argument.
demurrer	2.
	syl	de+mur+rer
	pron	<di1m^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any objection raised.
demy	ety	C16: see #7demi -
demies	infl
	head	demy
	syl	de:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
demy	1.a.
	syl	de:my
	pron	<di1mI>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printing paper, 17@2#800177 by 22@2#800178 inches (444.5#M571.5 mm).
demy	1.b.
	syl	de:my
	pron	<di1mI>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of writing paper, 15@2#800179 by 20 inches (Brit.) (393.7#M571.5 mm) or 16 by 21 inches (U.S.) (406.4#M533.4 mm).
demy	2.
	syl	de:my
	pron	<di1mI>
	pos	n.
	def	either one of two book sizes, 8@2#800180 by 5@2#800181 inches ({demy octavo}) or (chiefly Brit.) 11@3#800182 by 8@7#800183 inches ({demy quarto) }.
demystifies	infl
	head	demystify
	syl	de+mys+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demystifying	infl
	head	demystify
	syl	de+mys+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demystified	infl
	head	demystify
	syl	de+mys+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demystify	0.
	syl	de+mys+ti+fy
	pron	<dE1misti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the mystery from; make clear. &- {de+@!mys+ti+fi+#!ca+tion}
demythologise	alt
	head	demythologize
	or	demythologize
	syl	de+my+thol:o+gise
	pron	<2dEmi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
demythologize	1.
	or	demythologise
	syl	de+my+thol:o+gize
	pron	<2dEmi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eliminate all mythical elements from (a piece of writing, esp. the Bible) so as to arrive at an essential meaning.
demythologize	2.
	or	demythologise
	syl	de+my+thol:o+gize
	pron	<2dEmi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restate (a message, esp. a religious one) in rational terms.
demythologization	sub
	head	demythologize
	or	demythologisation
	syl	de+my+2thol:o+gi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
demythologisation	sub
	head	demythologize
	or	demythologization
	syl	de+my+2thol:o+gi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
den	ety	Old English denn; related to Old High German tenni threshing floor, early Dutch denne low ground, den, cave
den	1.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	n.
	def	the habitat or retreat of a lion or similar wild animal; lair.
den	2.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or secluded room in a home, often used for carrying on a hobby.
den	3.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	n.
	def	a squalid or wretched room or retreat.
den	4.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	n.
	def	a site or haunt.
	exam	1	a den of vice.
den	5.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a small wooded valley; dingle.
den	6.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a place of sanctuary in certain catching games; home or base.
dens	infl
	head	den
	syl	dens
	pos	vb.
denning	infl
	head	den
	syl	den+ning
	pos	vb.
denned	infl
	head	den
	syl	denned.
	pos	vb.
den	7.
	syl	den
	pron	<den>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to live in or as if in a den.
Den	0.
	syl	Den.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Denmark.
denarius	ety	C16: from Latin: coin originally equal to ten asses, from d*_en*_arius (adj.) containing ten, from d*_en*_i ten each, from decem ten
denarii	infl
	head	denarius
	syl	de+nar:i:i
	pron	<-1ne*ri2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
denarius	1.
	syl	de+nar+i:us
	pron	<di1ne*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver coin of ancient Rome, often called a penny in translation.
denarius	2.
	syl	de+nar+i:us
	pron	<di1ne*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold coin worth 25 silver denarii.
denary	ety	C16: from Latin d*_en*_arius containing ten; see #7denarius 
denary	1.
	syl	de+na:ry
	pron	<1dEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	calculated by tens; based on ten; decimal.
denary	2.
	syl	de+na:ry
	pron	<1dEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing ten parts; tenfold.
denationalise	alt
	head	denationalize
	or	denationalize
	syl	de+na+tion+al+ise
	pron	<dE1n@S*n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
denationalize	1.
	or	denationalise
	syl	de+na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<dE1n@S*n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to return or transfer (an industry, etc.) from public to private ownership.
denationalize	2.
	or	denationalise
	syl	de+na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<dE1n@S*n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deprive (an individual, people, institution, etc.) of national character or nationality.
denationalization	sub
	head	denationalize
	or	denationalisation
	syl	de+2na+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
denationalisation	sub
	head	denationalize
	or	denationalization
	syl	de+2na+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
denaturalise	alt
	head	denaturalize
	or	denaturalize
	syl	de+nat:u+ral+ise
	pron	<dE1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denaturalize	1.
	or	denaturalise
	syl	de+nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<dE1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of nationality.
denaturalize	2.
	or	denaturalise
	syl	de+nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<dE1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unnatural.
denaturalization	sub
	head	denaturalize
	or	denaturalisation
	syl	de+2nat:u+ral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
denaturalisation	sub
	head	denaturalize
	or	denaturalization
	syl	de+2nat:u+ral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
denaturize	alt
	head	denature
	or	denature
	syl	de+na+tur+ize
	pron	<dE1nAC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denaturise	infl
	head	denature
	syl	de+na+tur+ise
	pron	<dE1nAC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denature	1.
	or	denaturize
	syl	de+na+ture
	pron	<dE1nAC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change the nature of.
denature	2.
	or	denaturize
	syl	de+na+ture
	pron	<dE1nAC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (a protein) by chemical or physical means, such as the action of acid or heat, to cause loss of solubility, biological activity, etc.
denature	3.
	or	denaturize
	syl	de+na+ture
	pron	<dE1nAC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (ethyl alcohol) unfit for drinking by adding methanol or other nauseous substances.
denature	4.
	or	denaturize
	syl	de+na+ture
	pron	<dE1nAC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (fissile material) unfit for use in nuclear weapons by addition of an isotope.
denaturant	sub
	head	denature
	syl	de+1na+tur+ant
	pos	n.
denaturation	sub
	head	denature
	syl	de+2na+tur:1a+tion
	pos	n.
denazifies	infl
	head	denazify
	syl	de+na+zi+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denazifying	infl
	head	denazify
	syl	de+na+zi+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denazified	infl
	head	denazify
	syl	de+na+zi+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denazify	0.
	syl	de+na+zi+fy
	pron	<dE1na:tsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free or declare (people, institutions, etc.) freed from Nazi influence or ideology.
denazification	sub
	head	denazify
	syl	de+2na+zi+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
Denbighshire	0.
	syl	Den+bigh+shire
	pron	<1denbi2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of N Wales, now part of Clwyd.
dendriform	0.
	syl	den+dri+form
	pron	<1dendri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	branching or treelike in appearance.
dendrite	ety	C18: from Greek dendrit*_es relating to a tree
dendrite	1.
	syl	den+drite
	pron	<1dendrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the short branched threadlike extensions of a nerve cell, which conduct impulses towards the cell body.
dendrite	2.
	syl	den+drite
	pron	<1dendrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a branching mosslike crystalline structure in some rocks and minerals.
dendrite	3.
	syl	den+drite
	pron	<1dendrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystal that has branched during growth and has a treelike form.
dendritic	sub
	head	dendrite
	or	dendritical
	syl	den+drit+ic
	pron	<den1dritik>
	pos	adj.
dendritical	sub
	head	dendrite
	or	dendritic
	syl	den+1drit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
dendritically	sub
	head	dendrite
	syl	den+1drit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dendro-	ety	New Latin, from Greek, from dendron tree
dendri-	infl
	head	dendro-
	syl	den:dri-
dendrochronology	0.
	syl	den+dro+chro+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2dendr*ukr*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the annual rings of trees, used esp. to date past events.
dendrochronological	sub
	head	dendrochronology
	syl	den+dro+chron:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2dendr*u2kron%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
dendroid	ety	C19: from Greek dendroeid*_es like a tree
dendroidal	alt
	head	dendroid
	or	dendroid
	syl	den+droi+dal
	pron	<den1drcidL>
	pos	adj.
dendroid	1.
	or	dendroidal
	syl	den+droid
	pron	<1dendrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	freely branching; arborescent; treelike.
dendroid	2.
	or	dendroidal
	syl	den+droid
	pron	<1dendrcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of tree ferns
	def	having a tall trunklike stem.
dendrology	0.
	syl	den+drol+o:gy
	pron	<den1drol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany that is concerned with the natural history of trees and shrubs.
dendrological	sub
	head	dendrology
	syl	den+dro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2dendr*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
dendrologic	sub
	head	dendrology
	or	dendrologous
	syl	den+dro+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
dendrologous	sub
	head	dendrology
	or	dendrologic
	syl	den+1drol:o+gous
	pos	adj.
dendrologist	sub
	head	dendrology
	syl	den+1drol:o+gist
	pos	n.
dene	ety	Old English denu valley; see #7den 
dean	alt
	head	dene
	or	dene
	syl	dean
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
dene	H1.0.
	or	dean
	syl	dene
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a valley, esp. one that is narrow and wooded.
dene	ety	C13: probably related to Old English d*_un hill; see {#7down %3}
dean	alt
	head	dene
	or	dene
	syl	dean
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
dene	H2.0.
	or	dean
	syl	dene
	pron	<dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly southern Brit.
	def	a sandy stretch of land or dune near the sea.
Deneb	ety	C19: from Arabic dhanab a tail
Deneb	0.
	syl	Den+eb
	pron	<1deneb>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Cygnus and one of the brightest but remotest stars in the night sky. Visual magnitude: 1.3; spectral type: A2.
Denebola	ety	from Arabic dhanab al- (asad) tail of the (lion)
Denebola	0.
	syl	De+neb:o+la
	pron	<di1neb*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second brightest star in the constellation Leo. Visual magnitude: 2.2; spectral type: A2.
denegation	ety	C17: from Late Latin d*_eneg*_ati*_o, from Latin d*_eneg*_are to deny, refuse, from neg*_are to deny
denegation	0.
	syl	de+ne:ga+tion
	pron	<2deni1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a denial, contradiction, or refusal.
DEng	0.
	syl	D.Eng.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Engineering.
dengue	ety	C19: from Spanish, probably of African origin; compare Swahili kidinga 
dandy	alt
	head	dengue
	or	dengue
	syl	dan+dy
	pron	<1d@ndi>
	pos	n.
dengue	0.
	or	dandy
	syl	den+gue
	pron	<1deGgi>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes, characterized by headache, fever, pains in the joints, and skin rash. Also called: {breakbone fever}.
Den Haag	0.
	syl	Den Haag
	pron	<den> <1ha:$x>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for (The) {Hague}.
Den Helder	0.
	syl	Den Hel+der
	pron	Dutch <den> <1held*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Netherlands, in North Holland province: fortified by Napoleon in 1811; naval station. Pop.: 61457 (1973 est.).
deniable	0.
	syl	de+ni+a:ble
	pron	<di1nI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be denied; questionable.
deniably	sub
	head	deniable
	syl	de+1ni+a:bly
	pos	adv.
denial	1.
	syl	de+ni+al
	pron	<di1nI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a refusal to agree or comply with a statement; contradiction.
denial	2.
	syl	de+ni+al
	pron	<di1nI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the rejection of the truth of a proposition, doctrine, etc..
	exam	1	a denial of God's existence.
denial	3.
	syl	de+ni+al
	pron	<di1nI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a negative reply; rejection of a request.
denial	4.
	syl	de+ni+al
	pron	<di1nI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a refusal to acknowl?!edge; renunciation; disavowal.
	exam	1	a denial of one's leader.
denial	5.
	syl	de+ni+al
	pron	<di1nI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a psychological process in which painful truths are forced out of an individual's consciousness. See also {defence mechanism}.
denial	6.
	syl	de+ni+al
	pron	<di1nI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	abstinence; self-denial.
denier	ety	C15: from Old French: coin, from Latin d*_en*_arius #7denarius 
denier	H1.1.
	syl	den+ier
	pron	<1deni2A>, <1dAnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight used to measure the fineness of silk and man-made fibres, esp. when woven into women's tights, etc. It is equal to 1 gram per 9000 metres.
denier	H1.2.
	syl	den+ier
	pron	<d*1njA>, <-1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several former European coins of various denominations.
denier	H2.0.
	syl	de+ni+er
	pron	<di1nI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who denies.
denigrate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_enigr*_are to make very black, defame, from nigr*_are to blacken, from niger black
denigrate	1.
	syl	den:i+grate
	pron	<1deni2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to belittle or disparage the character of; defame.
denigrate	2.
	syl	den:i+grate
	pron	<1deni2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for {blacken}.
denigration	sub
	head	denigrate
	syl	den:i+1gra+tion
	pos	n.
denigrator	sub
	head	denigrate
	syl	den:i+2gra+tor
	pos	n.
denim	ety	C17: from French (serge) de N*^imes (serge) of N#7*^imes 
denim	1.a.
	syl	den+im
	pron	<1denim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton fabric used for trousers, work clothes, etc.
denim	1.b.
	syl	den+im
	pron	<1denim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a denim jacket.
denim	2.a.
	syl	den+im
	pron	<1denim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a similar lighter fabric used in upholstery.
denim	2.b.
	syl	den+im
	pron	<1denim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	denim cushion covers.
denims	0.
	syl	den+ims
	pron	<1denimz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	jeans or overalls made of denim.
Maurice	1.
	head	Denis
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<mc1ris>
	def	1870-1943, French painter and writer on art. One of the leading Nabis, he defined a picture as @6essentially a flat surface covered with colours assembled in a certain order.@9
Saint	2.
	head	Denis
	syl	Saint.
	def	Also: {Denys}. 3rd century #7a.d., first bishop of Paris; patron saint of France. Feast day: Oct. 9.
denitrate	0.
	syl	de+ni+trate
	pron	<dE1nItrAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which a compound loses a nitro or nitrate group, nitrogen dioxide, or nitric acid.
denitration	sub
	head	denitrate
	syl	de+ni+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
denitrifies	infl
	head	denitrify
	syl	de+ni+tri+fies
	pos	vb.
denitrifying	infl
	head	denitrify
	syl	de+ni+tri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
denitrified	infl
	head	denitrify
	syl	de+ni+tri+fied.
	pos	vb.
denitrify	0.
	syl	de+ni+tri+fy
	pron	<dE1nItri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo loss or removal of nitrogen compounds or nitrogen.
denitrification	sub
	head	denitrify
	syl	de+2ni+tri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
denizen	ety	C15: from Anglo-French denisein, from Old French denzein, from denz within, from Latin de intus from within
denizen	1.
	syl	den:i+zen
	pron	<1deniz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant; occupant; resident.
denizen	2.
	syl	den:i+zen
	pron	<1deniz*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an individual permanently resident in a foreign country where he enjoys certain rights of citizenship.
denizen	3.
	syl	den:i+zen
	pron	<1deniz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or animal established in a place to which it is not native.
denizen	4.
	syl	den:i+zen
	pron	<1deniz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a naturalized foreign word.
denizen	5.
	syl	den:i+zen
	pron	<1deniz*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a denizen.
Denmark	0.
	syl	Den+mark
	pron	<1denma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in N Europe, between the Baltic and the North Sea: consists of the mainland of Jutland and about 100 inhabited islands (chiefly Zealand, Lolland, Funen, Falster, Langeland, and Bornholm); extended its territory throughout the Middle Ages, ruling Sweden until 1523 and Norway until 1814, and incorporating Greenland as a province in 1953; joined the Common Market in 1973; an important exporter of dairy produce. Language: Danish. Religion: chiefly Lutheran. Currency: krone. Capital: Copenhagen. Pop.: 5059000 (1975 est.). Area: 43031 sq. km (16614 sq. miles). Danish name: {Danmark}.
Denmark Strait	0.
	syl	Den+mark Strait
	pos	n.
	def	a channel between SE Greenland and Iceland, linking the Arctic Ocean with the Atlantic.
Denning	0.
	syl	Den:ning
	pron	<1deniG>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Al@.fred Thomp@.son}. born 1899, English judge; Master of the Rolls since 1962.
denom	0.
	syl	denom.
	usage	abbrev. for religious
	def	denomination.
denominate	1.
	syl	de+nom:i+nate
	pron	<di1nomi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a specific name to; designate.
denominate	2.
	syl	de+nom:i+nate
	pron	<di1nomi2nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a number
	def	represent?!ing a multiple of a unit of measurement.
	exam	1	4 is the denominate number in 4 miles.
denominable	sub
	head	denominate
	syl	de+1nom:i+na:ble
	pos	adj.
denomination	1.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group having a distinctive interpretation of a religious faith and usually its own organization.
denomination	2.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a grade or unit in a series of designations of value, weight, measure, etc..
	exam	1	coins of this denomination are being withdrawn.
denomination	3.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a name given to a class or group; classification.
denomination	4.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving a name.
denomination	5.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a name; designation.
denominational	sub
	head	denomination
	syl	de+2nom:i+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
denominationally	sub
	head	denomination
	syl	de+2nom:i+1na+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
denominationalism	1.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to particular principles, esp. to the tenets of a religious denomination; sectarianism.
denominationalism	2.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to divide or cause to divide into sects or denominations.
denominationalism	3.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<di2nomi1nAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	division into denominations.
denominationalist	sub
	head	denominationalism
	syl	de+2nom:i+1na+tion+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
denominative	1.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<di1nomin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or constituting a name; naming.
denominative	2.a.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<di1nomin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word other than a noun
	def	formed from or having the same form as a noun.
denominative	2.b.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<di1nomin*tiv>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the verb @6to mushroom@9 is a denominative.
denominatively	sub
	head	denominative
	syl	de+1nom:i+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
denominator	1.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tor
	pron	<di1nomi2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the divisor of a fraction, as 8 in @8. Compare { {numerator} (sense 1)}.
denominator	2.
	syl	de+nom:i+na+tor
	pron	<di1nomi2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person or thing that denominates or designates.
denotation	1.
	syl	de+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEn*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of denot?!ing; indication.
denotation	2.
	syl	de+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEn*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign, term, symbol, etc., that denotes; name.
denotation	3.
	syl	de+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEn*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular meaning given by a sign or symbol; something designated or referred to.
denotation	4.
	syl	de+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEn*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	explicit or specific meaning as distinguished from suggestive meaning and associations. Compare {connotation}.
denotation	5.
	syl	de+no+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEn*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another name for { {extension} (sense 11)}.
denotative	1.
	syl	de+no+ta+tive
	pron	<di1n*ut*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to denote; designative.
denotative	2.
	syl	de+no+ta+tive
	pron	<di1n*ut*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	explicit; overt.
denotatively	sub
	head	denotative
	syl	de+1no+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
denote	ety	C16: from Latin d*_enot*_are to mark, from not*_are to mark, #7note 
denote	1.
	syl	de+note
	pron	<di1n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be a sign, symbol, or symptom of; indicate or designate.
denote	2.
	syl	de+note
	pron	<di1n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; of words, phrases, expressions, etc.
	def	to have as a literal or obvious meaning.
denotable	sub
	head	denote
	syl	de+1not+a:ble
	pos	adj.
denotement	sub
	head	denote
	syl	de+1note+ment
	pos	n.
denouement	ety	C18: from French, literally: an untying, from d*'enouer to untie, from Old French desnoer, from des- #7de -#7+ noer to tie, knot, from Latin n*_od*_are, from n*_odus a knot; see #7node 
d'enouement	alt
	head	denouement
	or	denouement
	syl	d*'e+noue+ment
	pron	French <dAnu1m?~a>
	pos	n.
denouement	1.a.
	or	d'enouement
	syl	de+noue+ment
	pron	<dA1nu:mon>
	pos	n.
	def	the final clarification or resolution of a plot in a play or other work.
denouement	1.b.
	or	d'enouement
	syl	de+noue+ment
	pron	<dA1nu:mon>
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which this occurs.
denouement	2.
	or	d'enouement
	syl	de+noue+ment
	pron	<dA1nu:mon>
	pos	n.
	def	final outcome; solution.
denounce	ety	C13: from Old French denoncier to proclaim, from Latin d*_enunti*_are to make an official proclamation, threaten, from #7de -#7+ nunti*_are to announce
denounce	1.
	syl	de+nounce
	pron	<di1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deplore or condemn openly or vehemently.
denounce	2.
	syl	de+nounce
	pron	<di1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give information against; accuse.
denounce	3.
	syl	de+nounce
	pron	<di1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce formally the termination of (a treaty, etc.).
denounce	4.a.
	syl	de+nounce
	pron	<di1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce (something evil).
denounce	4.b.
	syl	de+nounce
	pron	<di1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portend.
denouncement	sub
	head	denounce
	syl	de+1nounce+ment
	pos	n.
denouncer	sub
	head	denounce
	syl	de+1nounc+er
	pos	n.
de novo	0.
	syl	de no:vo
	pron	Latin. <dE> <1n*uv*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	from the beginning; anew.
dense	ety	C15: from Latin densus thick; related to Greek dasus thickly covered with hair or leaves
dense	1.
	syl	dense
	pron	<dens>
	pos	adj.
	def	thickly crowded or closely set.
	exam	1	a dense crowd.
dense	2.
	syl	dense
	pron	<dens>
	pos	adj.
	def	thick; impenetrable.
	exam	1	a dense fog.
dense	3.
	syl	dense
	pron	<dens>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having a high density.
dense	4.
	syl	dense
	pron	<dens>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid; dull; obtuse.
dense	5.
	syl	dense
	pron	<dens>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a photographic negative
	def	having many dark or exposed areas.
dense	6.
	syl	dense
	pron	<dens>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an optical glass, colour, etc.
	def	transmitting little or no light.
densely	sub
	head	dense
	syl	dense+ly
	pos	adv.
denseness	sub
	head	dense
	syl	dense+ness
	pos	n.
densimeter	0.
	syl	den+sim+e:ter
	pron	<den1simit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any instrument for measuring density.
densimetric	sub
	head	densimeter
	syl	den+si+met+ric
	pron	<2densi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
densimetry	sub
	head	densimeter
	syl	den+1sim+e:try
	pos	n.
densitometer	0.
	syl	den+si+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2densi1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the optical density of a material by directing a beam of light onto the specimen and measuring its transmission or reflection.
densitometric	sub
	head	densitometer
	syl	den+si+to+met+ric
	pron	<2densit*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
densitometry	sub
	head	densitometer
	syl	den+si+1tom+?!e:try
	pos	n.
densities	infl
	head	density
	syl	den+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
density	1.
	syl	den+si:ty
	pron	<1densiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree to which something is filled, crowded, or occupied.
	exam	1	high density of building in towns.
density	2.
	syl	den+si:ty
	pron	<1densiti>
	pos	n.
	def	obtuseness; stupidity.
density	3.
	syl	den+si:ty
	pron	<1densiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the compactness of a substance, expressed as its mass per unit volume. It is measured in kilograms per cubic metre or pounds per cubic foot. Symbol: #Gp See also {relative density}.
density	4.
	syl	den+si:ty
	pron	<1densiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of a physical quantity per unit of length, area, or volume. See {charge density, current density}.
density	5.
	syl	den+si:ty
	pron	<1densiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, photog.
	def	See {transmission density, reflection density}.
density	6.
	syl	den+si:ty
	pron	<1densiti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {density function}. a function having a specified range and form from which can be obtained probabilities for any value or interval within the range and formulas for parameters, such as the mean and variance. Compare {distribution function}.
dent	ety	C13 (in the sense: a stroke, blow): variant of #7dint 
dent	H1.1.
	syl	dent
	pron	<dent>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow or dip in a surface, as one made by pressure or a blow.
dent	H1.2.
	syl	dent
	pron	<dent>
	pos	n.
	def	an appreciable effect, esp. of lessening.
	exam	1	a dent in our resources.
dent	H1.3.
	syl	dent
	pron	<dent>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impress or be impressed with a dent or dents.
dent	ety	C16: from French: tooth
dent	H2.1.
	syl	dent
	pron	<dent>
	pos	n.
	def	a toothlike protuberance, esp. the tooth of a sprocket or gearwheel.
dent	H2.2.
	syl	dent
	pron	<dent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	the space between two wires in a loom through which a warp thread is drawn.
dent	1.
	syl	dent.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dental.
dent	2.
	syl	dent.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dentistry.
dental	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin dent*_alis, from Latin d*_ens tooth
dental	1.
	syl	den+tal
	pron	<1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the teeth.
dental	2.
	syl	den+tal
	pron	<1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to dentistry.
dental	3.a.
	syl	den+tal
	pron	<1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pronounced or articulated with the tip of the tongue touching the backs of the upper teeth, as for in French
dental	3.b.
	syl	den+tal
	pron	<1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in the phonology of some languages, such as English
	def	another word for {alveolar}.
dental	4.
	syl	den+tal
	pron	<1dentL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a dental consonant.
dental floss	0.
	syl	den+tal floss
	pos	n.
	def	a soft usually flattened thread for cleaning the teeth and the spaces between them.
dental hygiene	0.
	syl	den+tal hy+giene
	pos	n.
	def	the maintenance of the teeth and gums in healthy condition, esp. by proper brushing, the removal of plaque, etc.
dental hygienist	0.
	syl	den+tal hy+gien+ist
	pos	n.
	def	a dentist's assistant skilled in dental hygiene.
dentalium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Medieval Latin dent*_alis #7dental 
dentaliums	infl
	head	dentalium
	or	dentalia
	syl	den+ta+li:ums
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dentalia	infl
	head	dentalium
	or	dentaliums
	syl	den+ta+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dentalium	0.
	syl	den+ta+li:um
	pron	<den1tAli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any scaphopod mollusc of the genus See {tusk shell}.
dental plaque	0.
	syl	den+tal plaque
	pos	n.
	def	a filmy deposit on the surface of a tooth consisting of a mixture of mucus, bacteria, food, etc. Also called: {bacterial plaque}.
dental surgeon	0.
	syl	den+tal sur+geon
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dentist}.
dentate	ety	C19: from Latin dent*_atus 
dentate	1.
	syl	den+tate
	pron	<1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having teeth or toothlike processes.
dentate	2.
	syl	den+tate
	pron	<1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having a toothed margin.
dentately	sub
	head	dentate
	syl	den+tate+ly
	pos	adv.
dentation	1.
	syl	den+ta+tion
	pron	<den1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being dentate.
dentation	2.
	syl	den+ta+tion
	pron	<den1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an angular projection or series of projections, as on the margin of a leaf.
dentex	ety	C19: from Latin dentix, dentex from dens tooth
dentex	0.
	syl	den+tex
	pron	<1denteks>
	pos	n.
	def	a large active predatory sparid fish, of Mediterranean and E Atlantic waters, having long sharp teeth and powerful jaws.
denti-	ety	from Latin d*_ens, dent- 
denticle	ety	C14: from Latin denticulus 
denticle	0.
	syl	den+ti+cle
	pron	<1dentikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tooth or toothlike part, such as any of the placoid scales of sharks.
denticulate	ety	C17: from Latin denticul*_atus having small teeth
denticulate	1.
	syl	den+tic:u+late
	pron	<den1tikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	very finely toothed.
	exam	1	denticulate leaves.
denticulate	2.
	syl	den+tic:u+late
	pron	<den1tikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having denticles.
denticulate	3.
	syl	den+tic:u+late
	pron	<den1tikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having dentils.
denticulately	sub
	head	denticulate
	syl	den+1tic:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
denticulation	1.
	syl	den+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<den2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a denticulate structure.
denticulation	2.
	syl	den+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<den2tikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {denticle}.
dentiform	0.
	syl	den+ti+form
	pron	<1denti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a tooth.
dentifrice	ety	C16: from Latin dentifricium tooth powder, from dent-, dens tooth+ fric*_are to rub
dentifrice	0.
	syl	den+ti+frice
	pron	<1dentifris>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, esp. paste or powder, for use in cleaning the teeth.
dentil	ety	C17: from French, from obsolete dentille a little tooth, from dent tooth
dentil	0.
	syl	den+til
	pron	<1dentil>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of small square or rectangular blocks evenly spaced to form an ornamental row, usually under a classical cornice on a building, piece of furniture, etc.
dentilabial	0.
	syl	den+ti+la+bi:al
	pron	<2denti1lAbi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {labiodental}.
dentilingual	1.
	syl	den+ti+lin+gual
	pron	<2denti1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced or articulated with the tongue touching the upper teeth. {~}
dentilingual	2.
	syl	den+ti+lin+gual
	pron	<2denti1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a consonant so pronounced.
dentine	ety	C19: from #7denti -#7+ -#7in 
dentin	alt
	head	dentine
	or	dentine
	syl	den+tin
	pron	<1dentin>
	pos	n.
dentine	0.
	or	dentin
	syl	den+tine
	pron	<1dentEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the calcified tissue surrounding the pulp cavity of a tooth and comprising the bulk of the tooth.
dentinal	sub
	head	dentine
	syl	den+tin+al
	pos	adj.
dentist	ety	C18: from French dentiste, from dent tooth
dentist	0.
	syl	den+tist
	pron	<1dentist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to practise dentistry.
dentistry	0.
	syl	den+tis+try
	pron	<1dentistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science con?!cerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and gums.
dentition	ety	C17: from Latin dent*_iti*_o a teething
dentition	1.
	syl	den+ti+tion
	pron	<den1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement, type, and number of the teeth in a particular species. Man has a {primary dentition} of deciduous teeth and a {secondary dentition} of permanent teeth.
dentition	2.
	syl	den+ti+tion
	pron	<den1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	teething or the time or process of teething.
dentoid	0.
	syl	den+toid
	pron	<1dentcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a tooth.
Denton	0.
	syl	Den+ton
	pron	<1dentN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in SW Lancashire. Pop.: 38107 (1971).
D'Entrecasteaux Islands	0.
	syl	D'En+tre+cas+teaux Is+lands
	pron	French <d?~atr*ka1sto>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the Pacific, off the SE coast of New Guinea: part of Papua New Guinea. Pop.: 100056 (1966). Area: 3141 sq. km (1213 sq. miles).
denture	ety	C19: from French, from dent tooth+-#7ure 
denture	1.
	syl	den+ture
	pron	<1denC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	Also called: {dental plate, false teeth}. a partial or full set of artificial teeth.
denture	2.
	syl	den+ture
	pron	<1denC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a set of natural teeth.
denuclearise	alt
	head	denuclearize
	or	denuclearize
	syl	de+nu+cle:ar+ise
	pron	<di1nju:kli*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denuclearize	0.
	or	denuclearise
	syl	de+nu+cle:ar+ize
	pron	<di1nju:kli*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a country, state, etc.) of nuclear weapons. &- {de+@!nu+cle@.ar@.i+#!za+tion} {de+@!nu+cle@.ar@.i+#!sa+tion}
denudate	1.
	syl	den:u+date
	pron	<1denju2dAt>, <di1nju:dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {denude}.
denudate	2.
	syl	den:u+date
	pron	<1denju2dAt>, <di1nju:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	denuded; bare.
denude	1.
	syl	de+nude
	pron	<di1nju:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divest of covering; make bare; uncover; strip.
denude	2.
	syl	de+nude
	pron	<di1nju:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (rock) by the erosion of the layers above.
denudation	sub
	head	denude
	syl	den:u+da+tion
	pron	<2denju1dAS*n>, <2dE->
	pos	n.
denuder	sub
	head	denude
	syl	de+1nud+er
	pos	n.
denumerable	0.
	syl	de+nu+mer+a:ble
	pron	<di1nju:m*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	capable of being put into a one-to-one correspondence with the positive integers; countable.
denumerably	sub
	head	denumerable
	syl	de+1nu+mer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
denunciate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_enunti*_are; see #7denounce 
denunciate	0.
	syl	de+nun+ci+ate
	pron	<di1n^nsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to condemn; denounce.
denunciator	sub
	head	denunciate
	syl	de+1nun+ci:2a+tor
	pos	n.
denunciatory	sub
	head	denunciate
	syl	de+1nun+ci:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
denunciation	1.
	syl	de+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	open condemnation; censure; denouncing.
denunciation	2.
	syl	de+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, obsolete.
	def	a charge or accusation of crime made by an individual before a public prosecutor or tribunal.
denunciation	3.
	syl	de+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal announcement of the termination of a treaty.
denunciation	4.
	syl	de+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an announcement in the form of an impend?!ing threat or warning.
Denver	0.
	syl	Den+ver
	pron	<1denv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Colorado: the state capital. Pop.: 515593 (1973 est.).
deny	ety	C13: from Old French denier, from Latin d*_eneg*_are, from neg*_are 
denies	infl
	head	deny
	syl	de:nies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denying	infl
	head	deny
	syl	de:ny+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
denied	infl
	head	deny
	syl	de:nied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deny	1.
	syl	de:ny
	pron	<di1nI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare (an assertion, statement, etc.) to be untrue.
	exam	1	he denied that he had killed her.
deny	2.
	syl	de:ny
	pron	<di1nI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject as false; refuse to accept or believe.
deny	3.
	syl	de:ny
	pron	<di1nI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withhold; refuse to give.
deny	4.
	syl	de:ny
	pron	<di1nI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse to fulfil the requests or expectations of.
	exam	1	it is hard to deny a child.
deny	5.
	syl	de:ny
	pron	<di1nI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse to acknowledge or recognize; disown; disavow.
	exam	1	the baron denied his wicked son.
deny	6.
	syl	de:ny
	pron	<di1nI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse (oneself) things desired.
Saint	infl
	head	Denys
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Denys	0.
	syl	Den:ys
	pron	<1denis>, French <d*1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Saint) {Denis}.
deodand	ety	C16: from Anglo-French deodande, from Medieval Latin de*_odandum, from Latin De*_o dandum (something) to be given to God, from deus god+ dare to give
deodand	0.
	syl	de:o+dand
	pron	<1dE*u2d@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	a thing that had caused a person's death and was forfeited to the crown for a charitable purpose: abolished 1862.
deodar	ety	C19: from Hindi deod*_ar, from Sanskrit devad*_aru, literally: wood of the gods, from deva god+ d*_aru wood
deodar	1.
	syl	de:o+dar
	pron	<1dE*u2da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Himalayan cedar, with drooping branches.
deodar	2.
	syl	de:o+dar
	pron	<1dE*u2da:>
	pos	n.
	def	the durable fragrant highly valued wood of this tree.
deodorant	1.a.
	syl	de+o:dor+ant
	pron	<dE1*ud*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance applied to the body to suppress or mask the odour of perspiration or other body odours.
deodorant	1.b.
	syl	de+o:dor+ant
	pron	<dE1*ud*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a deodorant spray.
	def	Compare {antiperspirant}.
deodorant	2.
	syl	de+o:dor+ant
	pron	<dE1*ud*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance for destroying or masking odours, such as liquid sprayed into the air.
deodorise	alt
	head	deodorize
	or	deodorize
	syl	de+o:dor+ise
	pron	<dE1*ud*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deodorize	0.
	or	deodorise
	syl	de+o:dor+ize
	pron	<dE1*ud*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove, disguise, or absorb the odour of, esp. when unpleasant.
deodorization	sub
	head	deodorize
	or	deodorisation
	syl	de+2o:dor:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
deodorisation	sub
	head	deodorize
	or	deodorization
	syl	de+2o:dor:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
deodorizer	sub
	head	deodorize
	or	deodoriser
	syl	de+1o:dor+2iz+er
	pos	n.
deodoriser	sub
	head	deodorize
	or	deodorizer
	syl	de+1o:dor+2is+er
	pos	n.
Deo gratias	0.
	syl	De:o gra+ti+as
	pron	Latin. <1dA*u> <1gra:ti*s>
	def	thanks be to God. Abbrev: {D.G}.
deontic	ety	C19: from Greek deon duty, from impersonal dei it behoves, it is binding
deontic	0.a.
	syl	de+on+tic
	pron	<dE1ontik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	of or relating to such ethical concepts as obligation and permissibility.
deontic	0.b.
	syl	de+on+tic
	pron	<dE1ontik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	designating the branch of modal logic that deals with the formalization of these concepts.
deontology	ety	C19: from Greek deon duty (see #7deontic) #7+ -#7logy 
deontology	0.
	syl	de+on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2dEon1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of ethics dealing with duty, moral obligation, and moral commitment.
deontological	sub
	head	deontology
	syl	de+on+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<di2ont*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
deontologist	sub
	head	deontology
	syl	de+on+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Deo volente	0.
	syl	De:o vo+len+te
	pron	Latin. <1dA*u> <vo1lenti>
	def	God willing. Abbrev.: {D.V}.
deoxidise	alt
	head	deoxidize
	or	deoxidize
	syl	de+ox:i+dise
	pron	<dE1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
deoxidize	1.a.
	or	deoxidise
	syl	de+ox:i+dize
	pron	<dE1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove oxygen atoms from (a compound, molecule, etc.).
deoxidize	1.b.
	or	deoxidise
	syl	de+ox:i+dize
	pron	<dE1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {deoxygenate}.
deoxidize	2.
	or	deoxidise
	syl	de+ox:i+dize
	pron	<dE1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for { {reduce} (sense 11)}.
deoxidization	sub
	head	deoxidize
	or	deoxidisation
	syl	de+2ox:i+di+1za+tion
	pos	n.
deoxidisation	sub
	head	deoxidize
	or	deoxidization
	syl	de+2ox:i+di+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
deoxidizer	sub
	head	deoxidize
	or	deoxidiser
	syl	de+1ox:i+2diz+er
	pos	n.
deoxidiser	sub
	head	deoxidize
	or	deoxidizer
	syl	de+1ox:i+2dis+er
	pos	n.
desoxy-	alt
	head	deoxy-
	or	deoxy-
	syl	des:ox:y-
deoxy-	0.
	or	desoxy-
	syl	de:ox:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the presence of less oxygen than in a specified related compound.
	exam	1	deoxyribonucleic acid.
deoxycortone	alt
	head	deoxycorticosterone
	or	deoxycorticosterone
	syl	de+ox:y+cor+tone
	pron	<dE2oksi1kc:t*un>
	pos	n.
deoxycorticosterone	0.
	or	deoxycortone
	syl	de+ox:y+cor+ti+co+ster+one
	pron	<dE2oksi2kc:tikou1sti*r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a corticosteroid hormone important in maintaining sodium and water balance in the body.
deoxygenize	alt
	head	deoxygenate
	or	deoxygenate
	syl	de+ox:y+gen+ize
	pron	<dE1oksiJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deoxygenise	infl
	head	deoxygenate
	syl	de+ox:y+gen+ise
	pron	<dE1oksiJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deoxygenate	0.
	or	deoxygenize
	syl	de+ox:y+gen+ate
	pron	<dE1oksiJi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove oxygen from (water, air, etc.).
deoxygenation	sub
	head	deoxygenate
	syl	de+2ox:y+gen:1a+tion
	pos	n.
desoxyribonucleic acid	alt
	head	deoxyribonucleic acid
	or	deoxyribonucleic acid
	syl	des+ox:y+ri+bo+nu+cle+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
deoxyribonucleic acid	0.
	or	desoxyribonucleic acid
	syl	de+ox:y+ri+bo+nu+cle+ic ac:id
	pron	<di1oksi2rIb*unju:1klAik>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {DNA}
desoxyribose	alt
	head	deoxyribose
	or	deoxyribose
	syl	des+ox:y+ri+bose
	pron	<des2oksi1rIb*us>, <-b*uz>
	pos	n.
deoxyribose	0.
	or	desoxyribose
	syl	de+ox:y+ri+bose
	pron	<dE2oksi1rIb*us>, <-b*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a pentose sugar obtained by the hydrolysis of DNA. Formula: C\5H\1\0O\4.
dep	1.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	departs.
dep	2.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	departure.
dep	3.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deponent.
dep	4.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deposed.
dep	5.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deposit.
dep	6.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	depot.
dep	7.
	syl	dep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deputy.
depart	ety	C13: from Old French departir, from #7de -#7+ partir to go away, divide, from Latin part*_ir*_i to divide, distribute, from pars a part
depart	1.
	syl	de+part
	pron	<di1pa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to go away; leave.
depart	2.
	syl	de+part
	pron	<di1pa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to start out; set forth.
depart	3.
	syl	de+part
	pron	<di1pa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to deviate; differ; vary.
	exam	1	to depart from normal procedure.
depart	4.
	syl	de+part
	pron	<di1pa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to quit (archaic, except in the phrase {depart this life) }.
departed	0.a.
	syl	de+part+ed
	pron	<di1pa:tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	dead; deceased.
departed	0.b.
	syl	de+part+ed
	pron	<di1pa:tid>
	pos	as collective; n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the departed.
department	ety	C18: from French d*'epartement, from d*'epartir to divide; see #7depart 
department	1.
	syl	de+part+ment
	pron	<di1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialized division of a large concern, such as a business, store, or university.
	exam	1	the geography department.
department	2.
	syl	de+part+ment
	pron	<di1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a major subdivision or branch of the administration of a government.
department	3.
	syl	de+part+ment
	pron	<di1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch or subdivision of learning.
	exam	1	physics is a department of science.
department	4.
	syl	de+part+ment
	pron	<di1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a territorial and administrative division in several countries, such as France.
department	5.
	syl	de+part+ment
	pron	<di1pa:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a specialized sphere of knowledge, skill, or activity.
	exam	1	wine-making is my wife's department.
departmental	sub
	head	department
	syl	de+part+men+tal
	pron	<2dEpa:t1mentL>
	pos	adj.
departmentally	sub
	head	department
	syl	de+part+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
departmentalism	0.
	syl	de+part+men+tal+ism
	pron	<2dEpa:t1ment%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	division into departments, esp. when resulting in impaired efficiency.
departmentalise	alt
	head	departmentalize
	or	departmentalize
	syl	de+part+ment+al+ise
	pron	<1dEpa:t1ment%@?!2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
departmentalize	0.
	or	departmentalise
	syl	de+part+ment+al+ize
	pron	<1dEpa:t1ment%@?!2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize into departments, esp. excessively.
departmentalization	sub
	head	departmentalize
	or	departmentalisation
	syl	de+part+2men+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
departmentalisation	sub
	head	departmentalize
	or	departmentalization
	syl	de+part+2men+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
department store	0.
	syl	de+part+ment store
	pos	n.
	def	a large shop divided into departments selling a great many kinds of goods.
departure	1.
	syl	de+par+ture
	pron	<di1pa:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of depart?!ing.
departure	2.
	syl	de+par+ture
	pron	<di1pa:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deviation or variation from previous custom; divergence.
departure	3.
	syl	de+par+ture
	pron	<di1pa:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a project, course of action, venture, etc..
	exam	1	selling is a new departure for him.
departure	4.a.
	syl	de+par+ture
	pron	<di1pa:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the net distance travelled due east or west by a vessel.
departure	4.b.
	syl	de+par+ture
	pron	<di1pa:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {point of departure}. the latitude and longitude of the point from which a vessel calculates dead reckoning.
departure	5.
	syl	de+par+ture
	pron	<di1pa:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {death}.
depasture	1.
	syl	de+pas+ture
	pron	<dE1pa:sC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to graze or denude by grazing (a pasture, esp. a meadow specially grown for the purpose).
depasture	2.
	syl	de+pas+ture
	pron	<dE1pa:sC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pasture (cattle or sheep).
depend	ety	C15: from Old French dependre, from Latin d*_epend*_ere to hang from, from #7de -#7+ pend*_ere to hang
depend	1.
	syl	de+pend
	pron	<di1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to put trust (in); rely (on); be sure (of).
depend	2.
	syl	de+pend
	pron	<di1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon; often with it as subject
	def	to be influenced or determined (by); be resultant (from).
	exam	1	whether you come or not depends on what father says;
	exam	2	it all depends on you.
depend	3.
	syl	de+pend
	pron	<di1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to rely (on) for income, support, etc.
depend	4.
	syl	de+pend
	pron	<di1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to hang down; be suspended.
depend	5.
	syl	de+pend
	pron	<di1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be undecided or pending.
dependable	0.
	syl	de+pend+a:ble
	pron	<di1pend*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be depended on; reliable; trustworthy.
dependability	sub
	head	dependable
	or	dependableness
	syl	de+2pend+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dependableness	sub
	head	dependable
	or	dependability
	syl	de+1pend+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dependably	sub
	head	dependable
	syl	de+1pend+a:bly
	pos	adv.
dependant	0.
	syl	de+pend+ant
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who depends on another person, organization, etc., for support, aid, or sustenance, esp. financial support.
dependance	alt
	head	dependence
	or	dependence
	syl	de+pend+ance
	pron	<di1pend?!*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
dependence	1.
	or	dependance
	syl	de+pend+ence
	pron	<di1pend?!*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being dependent, esp. for support or help.
dependence	2.
	or	dependance
	syl	de+pend+ence
	pron	<di1pend?!*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	reliance; trust; confidence.
dependence	3.
	or	dependance
	syl	de+pend+ence
	pron	<di1pend?!*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an object or person relied upon.
dependancy	alt
	head	dependency
	or	dependency
	syl	de+pend+an+cy
	pron	<di1pend?!*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
dependencies	infl
	head	dependency
	syl	de+pend+en+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dependency	1.
	or	dependancy
	syl	de+pend+en+cy
	pron	<di1pend?!*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory subject to a state on which it does not border.
dependency	2.
	or	dependancy
	syl	de+pend+en+cy
	pron	<di1pend?!*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dependent or subordinate person or thing.
dependency	3.
	or	dependancy
	syl	de+pend+en+cy
	pron	<di1pend?!*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {dependence}.
dependant	alt
	head	dependent
	or	dependent
	syl	de+pend+ant
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
dependent	1.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	depending on a person or thing for aid, support, life, etc.
dependent	2.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by on or upon
	def	influenced or conditioned (by); contingent (on).
dependent	3.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	subordinate; subject.
	exam	1	a dependent prince.
dependent	4.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	hanging down.
dependent	5.a.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a variable
	def	having a value depending on that assumed by a related independent variable.
dependent	5.b.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a linear equation
	def	having every solution as a solution of one or more given linear equations.
dependent	6.
	or	dependant
	syl	de+pend+ent
	pron	<di1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {dependant}.
dependently	sub
	head	dependent
	syl	de+1pend+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
dependent clause	0.
	syl	de+pend+ent clause
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another term for {subordinate clause}.
dependent variable	0.
	syl	de+pend+ent var:i+a:ble
	pos	n.
	def	a variable in a mathematical equation or statement whose value depends on that taken on by the independent variable.
	exam	1	in
depersonalise	alt
	head	depersonalize
	or	depersonalize
	syl	de+per+son+al+ise
	pron	<di1pR:sn%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
depersonalize	0.
	or	depersonalise
	syl	de+per+son+al+ize
	pron	<di1pR:sn%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a person, organization, system, etc.) of individual or personal qualities; render impersonal.
depersonalization	sub
	head	depersonalize
	or	depersonalisation
	syl	de+2per+son+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
depersonalisation	sub
	head	depersonalize
	or	depersonalization
	syl	de+2per+son+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
depict	ety	C17: from Latin d*_epingere, from pingere to paint
depict	1.
	syl	de+pict
	pron	<di1pikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent by or as by drawing, sculpture, painting, etc.; delineate; portray.
depict	2.
	syl	de+pict
	pron	<di1pikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent in words; describe.
depicter	sub
	head	depict
	or	depictor
	syl	de+1pict+er
	pos	n.
depictor	sub
	head	depict
	or	depicter
	syl	de+1pic+tor
	pos	n.
depiction	sub
	head	depict
	syl	de+1pic+tion
	pos	n.
depictive	sub
	head	depict
	syl	de+1pic+tive
	pos	adj.
depicture	0.
	syl	de+pic+ture
	pron	<di1pikC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {depict}.
depilate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_epil*_are, from pil*_are to make bald, from pilus hair
depilate	0.
	syl	dep:i+late
	pron	<1depi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the hair from.
depilation	sub
	head	depilate
	syl	dep:i+1la+tion
	pos	n.
depilator	sub
	head	depilate
	syl	dep:i+2la+tor
	pos	n.
depilatory	1.
	syl	de+pil:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1pil*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or serving to remove hair.
depilatories	infl
	head	depilatory
	syl	de+pil:a+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
depilatory	2.
	syl	de+pil:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1pil*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical that is used to remove hair from the body.
deplane	ety	C20: from #7de -#7+plane %1
deplane	0.
	syl	de+plane
	pron	<dE1plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to disembark from an aeroplane.
deplete	ety	C19: from Latin d*_epl*_ere to empty out, from #7de -#7+ pl*_ere to fill
deplete	1.
	syl	de+plete
	pron	<di1plEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use up (supplies, money, energy, etc.); reduce or exhaust.
deplete	2.
	syl	de+plete
	pron	<di1plEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to empty entirely or partially.
deplete	3.
	syl	de+plete
	pron	<di1plEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to empty or reduce the fluid contents of (an organ or vessel).
depletable	sub
	head	deplete
	syl	de+1plet+a:ble
	pos	adj.
depletion	sub
	head	deplete
	syl	de+1ple+tion
	pos	n.
depletive	sub
	head	deplete
	or	depletory
	syl	de+1ple+tive
	pos	adj.
depletory	sub
	head	deplete
	or	depletive
	syl	de+1ple+to:ry
	pos	adj.
deplorable	1.
	syl	de+plor+a:ble
	pron	<di1plc:r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lamentable.
	exam	1	a deplorable lack of taste.
deplorable	2.
	syl	de+plor+a:ble
	pron	<di1plc:r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of censure or reproach; very bad.
	exam	1	deplorable behaviour.
deplorableness	sub
	head	deplorable
	or	deplorability
	syl	de+1plor+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
deplorability	sub
	head	deplorable
	or	deplorableness
	syl	de+2plor+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
deplorably	sub
	head	deplorable
	syl	de+1plor+a:bly
	pos	adv.
deplore	ety	C16: from Old French deplorer, from Latin d*_epl*_or*_are to weep bitterly, from pl*_or*_are to weep, lament
deplore	1.
	syl	de+plore
	pron	<di1plc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or feel sorrow about; lament; regret.
deplore	2.
	syl	de+plore
	pron	<di1plc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or feel strong disapproval of; censure.
deplorer	sub
	head	deplore
	syl	de+1plor+er
	pos	n.
deploringly	sub
	head	deplore
	syl	de+1plor+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
deploy	ety	C18: from French d*'eployer, from Latin displic*_are to unfold; see #7display 
deploy	1.
	syl	de+ploy
	pron	<di1plci>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	to adopt or cause to adopt a battle formation, esp. from a narrow front formation.
deploy	2.
	syl	de+ploy
	pron	<di1plci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	to redistribute (forces) to or within a given area.
deployment	sub
	head	deploy
	syl	de+1ploy+ment
	pos	n.
deplume	1.
	syl	de+plume
	pron	<dE1plu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of feathers; pluck.
deplume	2.
	syl	de+plume
	pron	<dE1plu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of honour, position, wealth, etc.
deplumation	sub
	head	deplume
	syl	de+plu+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
depolarise	alt
	head	depolarize
	or	depolarize
	syl	de+po+lar+ise
	pron	<dE1p*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
depolarize	0.
	or	depolarise
	syl	de+po+lar+ize
	pron	<dE1p*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a loss of polarity or polarization.
depolarization	sub
	head	depolarize
	or	depolarisation
	syl	de+2po+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
depolarisation	sub
	head	depolarize
	or	depolarization
	syl	de+2po+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
depolarizer	sub
	head	depolarize
	or	depolariser
	syl	de+1po+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
depolariser	sub
	head	depolarize
	or	depolarizer
	syl	de+1po+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
depoliticise	alt
	head	depoliticize
	or	depoliticize
	syl	de+po+lit:i+cise
	pron	<2dEp*1liti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
depoliticize	0.
	or	depoliticise
	syl	de+po+lit:i+cize
	pron	<2dEp*1liti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of a political nature; render apolitical.
	exam	1	two years on the committee totally depoliticized him.
depolymerise	alt
	head	depolymerize
	or	depolymerize
	syl	de+pol:y+mer+ise
	pron	<dE1polim*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
depolymerize	0.
	or	depolymerise
	syl	de+pol:y+mer+ize
	pron	<dE1polim*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break (a polymer) into constituent monomers or (of a polymer) to decompose in this way. &- {de+@!pol@.y+mer@.i+#!za+tion} {de+@!pol@.y+mer@.i+#!sa+tion}
depone	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ep*_onere to put down, from #7de -#7+ p*_onere to put, place
depone	0.
	syl	de+pone
	pron	<di1p*un>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law, chiefly Scot.
	def	to declare (something) under oath; testify; depose.
deponent	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ep*_on*_ens putting aside, putting down, from d*_ep*_onere to put down, #7depone 
deponent	1.
	syl	de+po+nent
	pron	<di1p*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a verb, esp. in Latin
	def	having the inflectional endings of a passive verb but the meaning of an active verb.
deponent	2.
	syl	de+po+nent
	pron	<di1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a deponent verb.
deponent	3.a.
	syl	de+po+nent
	pron	<di1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes an affidavit.
deponent	3.b.
	syl	de+po+nent
	pron	<di1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a witness, who makes a deposition.
depopulate	0.
	syl	de+pop:u+late
	pron	<di1popju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be reduced in population.
depopulation	sub
	head	depopulate
	syl	de+2pop:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
deport	ety	C15: from French d*'eporter, from Latin d*_eport*_are to carry away, banish, from #7de -#7+ port*_are to carry
deport	1.
	syl	de+port
	pron	<di1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (an alien) forcibly from a country; expel.
deport	2.
	syl	de+port
	pron	<di1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry (an inhabitant) forcibly away from his homeland; transport; exile; banish.
deport	3.
	syl	de+port
	pron	<di1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conduct, hold, or behave (oneself) in a specified manner.
deportable	sub
	head	deport
	syl	de+1port+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deportation	1.
	syl	de+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEpc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expelling an alien from a country; expulsion.
deportation	2.
	syl	de+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEpc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transporting someone from his country; banishment.
deportee	0.
	syl	de+por+tee
	pron	<2dEpc:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person deported or awaiting deportation.
deportment	ety	C17: from French d*'eportement, from Old French deporter to conduct (oneself); see #7deport 
deportment	0.
	syl	de+port+ment
	pron	<di1pc:tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which a person behaves, esp. in physical bearing.
	exam	1	military deportment.
deposal	0.
	syl	de+pos+al
	pron	<di1p*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {deposition} (sense 2)}.
depose	ety	C13: from Old French deposer to put away, put down, from Late Latin d*_ep*_onere to depose from office, from Latin: to put aside; see #7depone 
depose	1.
	syl	de+pose
	pron	<di1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove from an office or position, esp. one of power or rank.
depose	2.
	syl	de+pose
	pron	<di1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to testify or give (evidence, etc.) on oath, esp. when taken down in writing; make a deposition.
deposable	sub
	head	depose
	syl	de+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deposer	sub
	head	depose
	syl	de+1pos+er
	pos	n.
deposit	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin d*_eposit*_are, from Latin d*_epositus put down
deposit	1.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or set down, esp. carefully or in a proper place; place.
deposit	2.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entrust for safekeeping; consign.
deposit	3.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (money) in a bank or similar institution in order to earn interest or for safekeeping.
deposit	4.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (money) in part payment or as security.
deposit	5.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay down naturally; cause to settle.
	exam	1	the river deposits silt.
deposit	6.a.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an instance of entrust?!ing money or valuables to a bank or similar institution.
deposit	6.b.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the money or valuables so entrusted.
deposit	7.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	money given in part payment or as security, as when goods are bought on hire-purchase. See also {down payment}.
deposit	8.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a consideration, esp. money, given temporarily as security against loss of or damage to something borrowed or hired.
deposit	9.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an accumulation of sediments, mineral ores, coal, etc.
deposit	10.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any deposited material, such as a sediment or a precipitate that has settled out of solution.
deposit	11.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a coating produced on a surface, esp. a layer of metal formed by electrolysis.
deposit	12.
	syl	de+pos+it
	pron	<di1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a depository or storehouse.
on deposit	13.
	head	deposit
	syl	on deposit.
	def	payable as the first instalment, as when buying on hire-purchase.
deposit account	0.
	syl	de+pos+it ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a bank account that earns interest and usually requires notice of withdrawal.
depositaries	infl
	head	depositary
	syl	de+pos:i+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
depositary	1.
	syl	de+pos:i+tar:y
	pron	<di1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group to whom something is entrusted for safety or preservation.
depositary	2.
	syl	de+pos:i+tar:y
	pron	<di1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {depository} (sense 1)}.
deposition	ety	C14: from Late Latin d*_epositi*_o a laying down, disposal, burying, testimony
deposition	1.a.
	syl	dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the giving of testimony on oath.
deposition	1.b.
	syl	dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the testimony so given.
deposition	1.c.
	syl	dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the sworn statement of a witness used in court in his absence.
deposition	2.
	syl	dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or instance of deposing.
deposition	3.
	syl	dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of deposit?!ing.
deposition	4.
	syl	dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	something that is deposited; deposit.
Deposition	0.
	syl	Dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2dep*1ziS*n>, <2dEp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the taking down of Christ's body from the Cross or a representation of this.
depositor	0.
	syl	de+pos:i+tor
	pron	<di1pozit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who places or has money on deposit in a bank or similar organization.
depository	ety	C17 (in the sense: place of a deposit): from Medieval Latin d*_eposit*_orium; C18 (in the sense: depositary): see #7deposit, {-#7ory %1}
depositories	infl
	head	depository
	syl	de+pos:i+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
depository	1.
	syl	de+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<di1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a store, such as a warehouse, for furniture, valuables, etc.; repository.
depository	2.
	syl	de+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<di1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {depositary} (sense 1)}.
depot	ety	C18: from French d*'ep*^ot, from Latin d*_epositum a deposit, trust
depot	1.
	syl	de+pot
	pron	<1dep*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a storehouse or warehouse.
depot	2.a.
	syl	de+pot
	pron	<1dep*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a store for supplies.
depot	2.b.
	syl	de+pot
	pron	<1dep*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a training and holding centre for recruits and replacements.
depot	3.
	syl	de+pot
	pron	<1dep*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a building used for the storage and servicing of buses or railway engines.
depot	4.a.
	syl	de+pot
	pron	<1dep*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway station.
depot	4.b.
	syl	de+pot
	pron	<1dep*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a depot manager.
deprave	ety	C14: from Latin d*_epr*_av*_are to distort, corrupt, from #7de -#7+ pr*_avus crooked
deprave	1.
	syl	de+prave
	pron	<di1prAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make morally bad; corrupt; vitiate.
deprave	2.
	syl	de+prave
	pron	<di1prAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to defame; slander.
depravation	sub
	head	deprave
	syl	dep+ra+va+tion
	pron	<2depr*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
depraver	sub
	head	deprave
	syl	de+1prav+er
	pos	n.
depraved	0.
	syl	de+praved
	pron	<di1prAvd>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally bad or debased; corrupt; perverted.
depravedness	sub
	head	depraved
	syl	de+praved+ness
	pron	<di1prAvidnis>
	pos	n.
depravities	infl
	head	depravity
	syl	de+prav+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
depravity	0.
	syl	de+prav+i:ty
	pron	<di1pr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or an instance of moral corruption.
deprecate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_eprec*_ar*_i to avert, ward off by entreaty, from #7de -#7+ prec*_ar*_i to #7pray 
deprecate	1.
	syl	dep+re+cate
	pron	<1depri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express disapproval of; protest against.
deprecate	2.
	syl	dep+re+cate
	pron	<1depri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depreciate (a person, someone's character, etc.); belittle.
deprecate	3.
	syl	dep+re+cate
	pron	<1depri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to try to ward off by prayer.
deprecatingly	sub
	head	deprecate
	syl	dep+re+2cat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
deprecation	sub
	head	deprecate
	syl	dep+re+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
deprecative	sub
	head	deprecate
	syl	dep+re+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
deprecatively	sub
	head	deprecate
	syl	dep+re+ca+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
deprecator	sub
	head	deprecate
	syl	dep+re+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
deprecatory	1.
	syl	dep+re+ca+to:ry
	pron	<2depri1kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing disapproval; protesting.
deprecatory	2.
	syl	dep+re+ca+to:ry
	pron	<2depri1kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing apology; apologetic.
deprecatorily	sub
	head	deprecatory
	syl	dep+re+1ca+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
depreciable	1.
	syl	de+pre+cia:ble
	pron	<di1prES*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	able to be depreciated for tax deduction.
depreciable	2.
	syl	de+pre+cia:ble
	pron	<di1prES*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to depreciation.
depreciate	ety	C15: from Late Latin d*_epreti*_are to lower the price of, from Latin #7de -#7+ pretium #7price 
depreciate	1.
	syl	de+pre+ci+ate
	pron	<di1prESi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or decline in value or price.
depreciate	2.
	syl	de+pre+ci+ate
	pron	<di1prESi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lessen the value of by derision, criticism, etc.; disparage.
depreciatingly	sub
	head	depreciate
	syl	de+1pre+ci+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
depreciator	sub
	head	depreciate
	syl	de+1pre+ci:2a+tor
	pos	n.
depreciatory	sub
	head	depreciate
	or	depreciative
	syl	de+pre+ci:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1prESi*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
depreciative	sub
	head	depreciate
	or	depreciatory
	syl	de+1pre+ci:a+tive
	pos	adj.
depreciation	1.a.
	syl	de+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2prESi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reduction in value of a fixed asset due to use, obsolescence, etc.
depreciation	1.b.
	syl	de+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2prESi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount deducted from gross profit to allow for such reduction in value.
depreciation	2.
	syl	de+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2prESi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	a modified amount permitted for purposes of tax deduction.
depreciation	3.
	syl	de+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2prESi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of depreciating or belittling; disparagement.
depreciation	4.
	syl	de+pre+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2prESi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decrease in the exchange value of currency against gold or other currencies brought about by excess supply of that currency under conditions of fluctuating exchange rates. Compare { {devaluation} (sense 1)}.
depredate	ety	C17: from Late Latin d*_epraed*_ar*_i to ravage, from Latin #7de -#7+ praeda booty; see #7prey 
depredate	0.
	syl	dep+re+date
	pron	<1depri2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to plunder or destroy; pillage.
depredator	sub
	head	depredate
	syl	dep+re+2da+tor
	pos	n.
depredatory	sub
	head	depredate
	syl	dep+re+da+to:ry
	pron	<1depri2dAt*ri>, <di1predit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
depredation	0.
	syl	dep+re+da+tion
	pron	<2depri1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of plundering; robbery; pillage.
depress	ety	C14: from Old French depresser, from Latin d*_eprimere from #7de -#7+ premere to #7press 
depress	1.
	syl	de+press
	pron	<di1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower in spirits; make gloomy; deject.
depress	2.
	syl	de+press
	pron	<di1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken or lower the force, vigour, or energy of.
depress	3.
	syl	de+press
	pron	<di1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower prices of (securities or a security market).
depress	4.
	syl	de+press
	pron	<di1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press or push down.
depress	5.
	syl	de+press
	pron	<di1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower the pitch of (a musical sound).
depress	6.
	syl	de+press
	pron	<di1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to suppress or subjugate.
depressible	sub
	head	depress
	syl	de+1press+i:ble
	pos	adj.
depressingly	sub
	head	depress
	syl	de+1press+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
depressant	1.
	syl	de+pres+sant
	pron	<di1presNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	able to diminish or reduce nervous or functional activity.
depressant	2.
	syl	de+pres+sant
	pron	<di1presNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing gloom or dejection; depressing.
depressant	3.
	syl	de+pres+sant
	pron	<di1presNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a depressant drug.
depressed	1.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	low in spirits; downcast; despond?!ent.
depressed	2.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	lower than the surrounding surface.
depressed	3.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	pressed down or flattened.
depressed	4.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {distressed}. characterized by relative economic hardship, such as unemployment.
	exam	1	a depressed area.
depressed	5.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	def	lowered in force, intensity, or amount.
depressed	6.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	flattened as though pressed from above.
depressed	7.
	syl	de+pressed
	pron	<di1prest>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	flattened from top to bottom.
	exam	1	the depressed bill of the spoonbill.
depression	1.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of depressing or state of being depressed.
depression	2.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a depressed or sunken place or area.
depression	3.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an emotional state of mind characterized by feelings of gloom and inadequacy, leading to withdrawal.
depression	4.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal lowering of the rate of any physiological activity or function, such as respiration.
depression	5.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an economic condition characterized by substantial and protracted unemployment, falling prices and security values, and low levels of investment, trade, etc.; slump.
depression	6.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cyclone, low}. a body of moving air below normal atmospheric pressure, which often brings rain.
depression	7.
	syl	de+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in surveying and astronomy
	def	the angular distance of an object, celestial body, etc., below the horizontal plane through the point of observation. Compare { {elevation} (sense 11)}.
Depression	0.
	syl	De+pres+sion
	pron	<di1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the worldwide economic depression of the early 1930s, when there was mass unemployment. Also called: the {Great Depression}, the {Slump}.
depressive	1.
	syl	de+pres+sive
	pron	<di1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to depress; causing depression.
depressive	2.
	syl	de+pres+sive
	pron	<di1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	tending to be subject to periods of depression. See also {manic-depressive}.
depressively	sub
	head	depressive
	syl	de+1pres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
depressiveness	sub
	head	depressive
	syl	de+1pres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
depressomotor	1.
	syl	de+pres+so+mo+tor
	pron	<di2pres*u1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	retarding motor activity.
depressomotor	2.
	syl	de+pres+so+mo+tor
	pron	<di2pres*u1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a depressomotor drug.
depressor	1.
	syl	de+pres+sor
	pron	<di1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that depresses.
depressor	2.
	syl	de+pres+sor
	pron	<di1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that draws down a part.
depressor	3.
	syl	de+pres+sor
	pron	<di1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	any surgical or medical instrument used to press down or aside an organ or part.
	exam	1	a tongue depressor.
depressor	4.
	syl	de+pres+sor
	pron	<di1pres*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {depressor nerve}. any nerve that when stimulated produces a fall in blood pressure by dilating the arteries or lowering the heartbeat.
depressurise	alt
	head	depressurize
	or	depressurize
	syl	de+pres+sur+ise
	pron	<di1preS*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
depressurize	0.
	or	depressurise
	syl	de+pres+sur+ize
	pron	<di1preS*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the pressure of a gas inside (a container or enclosed space), as in an aircraft cabin. &- {de+@!pres+sur+i@.#!za+tion} {de+@!pres+sur+i@.#!sa+tion}
deprive	ety	C14: from Old French depriver, from Medieval Latin d*_epr*_iv*_are, from Latin #7de -#7+ pr*_iv*_are to deprive of, rob; see #7private 
deprive	1.
	syl	de+prive
	pron	<di1prIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to prevent from possessing or enjoying; dispossess (of).
deprive	2.
	syl	de+prive
	pron	<di1prIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to remove from rank or office; depose; demote.
deprivable	sub
	head	deprive
	syl	de+1priv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
depriver	sub
	head	deprive
	syl	de+1priv+er
	pos	n.
deprived	0.
	syl	de+prived
	pron	<di1prIvd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking adequate food, shelter, education, etc..
	exam	1	deprived inner-city areas.
de profundis	0.
	syl	de pro+fun+dis
	pron	Latin. <dA> <pro1fundis>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of the depths of misery or dejection.
depside	ety	C20: deps-, from Greek depsein to knead+-#7ide 
depside	0.
	syl	dep+side
	pron	<1depsId>, <-sid>
	pos	n.
	def	any ester formed by the condensation of the carboxyl group of one phenolic carboxylic acid with the hydroxyl group of another, found in plant cells.
dept	0.
	syl	dept.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	department.
depth	ety	C14: from dep #7deep+ {-#7th %1}
depth	1.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent, measurement, or distance downwards, backwards, or inwards.
depth	2.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being deep; deepness.
depth	3.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	intensity or profundity of emotion or feeling.
depth	4.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	profundity of moral character; penetration; sagacity; integ?!rity.
depth	5.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	complexity or abstruseness, as of thought or objects of thought.
depth	6.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	intensity, as of silence, colour, etc.
depth	7.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	lowness of pitch.
depth	8.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a deep, far, inner, or remote part, such as an inaccessible region of a country.
depth	9.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the deepest, most intense, or most severe part.
	exam	1	the depths of winter.
depth	10.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a low moral state; demoralization.
	exam	1	how could you sink to such depths??
depth	11.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a vast space or abyss.
depth	12.a.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	in water deeper than one is tall.
depth	12.b.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	beyond the range of one's competence or understand?!ing.
depth	13.a.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	def	thoroughly or comprehensively.
depth	13.b.
	syl	depth
	pron	<depT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an in-depth study.
bomb	alt
	head	depth charge
	or	depth charge
	syl	bomb
	pos	n.
depth charge	0.
	or	bomb
	syl	depth charge
	pos	n.
	def	a bomb used to attack submarines that explodes at a pre-set depth of water.
depth of field	0.
	syl	depth of field
	pos	n.
	def	the range of distance in front of and behind an object focused by an optical instrument, such as a camera or microscope, within which other objects will also appear clear and sharply defined in the resulting image. Compare {depth of focus}.
depth of focus	0.
	syl	depth of fo+cus
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which the distance between the camera lens and the film can be altered without the result?!ing image appearing blurred. Compare {depth of field}.
depth psychology	0.
	syl	depth psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of unconscious motives and attitudes.
depurate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin d*_ep*_ur*_are, from Latin #7de -#7+ p*_ur*_are to purify; see #7pure 
depurate	1.
	syl	dep:u+rate
	pron	<1depju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cleanse or purify or to be cleansed or purified.
depurate	2.
	syl	dep:u+rate
	pron	<1depju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to promote the elimination of waste products from (the body).
depuration	sub
	head	depurate
	syl	dep:u+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
depurator	sub
	head	depurate
	syl	dep:u+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
depurative	1.
	syl	dep:u+ra+tive
	pron	<1depju2rAtiv>, <-r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	used for or capable of depurating; purifying; purgative. {~}
depurative	2.
	syl	dep:u+ra+tive
	pron	<1depju2rAtiv>, <-r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a depurative substance or agent.
deputation	1.
	syl	dep:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2depju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of appointing a person or body of people to represent or act on behalf of others.
deputation	2.
	syl	dep:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2depju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or, more often, a body of people so appointed; delegation.
depute	ety	C15: from Old French deputer, from Late Latin d*_eput*_are to assign, allot, from Latin #7de -#7+ put*_are to think, consider
depute	1.
	syl	de+pute
	pron	<di1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appoint as an agent, substitute, or representative.
depute	2.
	syl	de+pute
	pron	<di1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or transfer (authority, duties, etc.) to a deputy; delegate.
deputise	alt
	head	deputize
	or	deputize
	syl	dep:u+tise
	pron	<1depju2tIz>
	pos	vb.
deputize	0.
	or	deputise
	syl	dep:u+tize
	pron	<1depju2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to appoint or act as deputy.
deputy	ety	C16: from Old French depute, from deputer to appoint; see #7depute 
deputies	infl
	head	deputy
	syl	dep:u+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deputy	1.
	syl	dep:u+ty
	pron	<1depjuti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to act on behalf of or represent another.
deputy	2.
	syl	dep:u+ty
	pron	<1depjuti>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the legislative assembly or of the lower chamber of the legislature in various countries, such as France.
deputy	3.
	syl	dep:u+ty
	pron	<1depjuti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. mining.
	def	another word for { {fireman} (sense 4)}.
deputy	4.
	syl	dep:u+ty
	pron	<1depjuti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the deputy chairman.
Thomas	infl
	head	De Quincey
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
De Quincey	0.
	syl	De Quin:cey
	pron	<d*> <1kwinsi>
	pos	n.
	def	1785-1859, English critic and essayist, noted particularly for his (1821).
der	1.
	syl	der.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	derivation.
der	2.
	syl	der.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	derivative.
deracinate	ety	C16: from Old French desraciner, from des- {#7dis -%1}#7+ racine root, from Late Latin r*_ad*_ic*_ina a little root, from Latin r*_ad*_ix a root
deracinate	1.
	syl	de+rac+in+ate
	pron	<di1r@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull up by or as if by the roots; uproot; extirpate.
deracinate	2.
	syl	de+rac+in+ate
	pron	<di1r@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove, as from a natural environment.
deracination	sub
	head	deracinate
	syl	de+2rac:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
deraign	ety	C13: from Old French deraisnier to defend, from Vulgar Latin rati*_on*_are (unattested) to #7reason 
darraign	alt
	head	deraign
	or	deraign
	syl	dar+raign
	pron	<d*1rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deraign	1.
	or	darraign
	syl	de+raign
	pron	<d*1rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.; Law.
	def	to contest (a claim, suit, etc.).
deraign	2.
	or	darraign
	syl	de+raign
	pron	<d*1rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to arrange (soldiers) for battle.
deraignment	sub
	head	deraign
	or	darraignment
	syl	de+1raign+ment
	pos	n.
darraignment	sub
	head	deraign
	or	deraignment
	syl	dar+1raign+ment
	pos	n.
derail	1.
	syl	de+rail
	pron	<di1rAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or cause to go off the rails, as a train, tram, etc. {~}
derail	2.
	syl	de+rail
	pron	<di1rAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {derailer}. a device designed to make rolling stock or locomotives leave the rails to avoid a collision or accident.
derailment	sub
	head	derail
	syl	de+1rail+ment
	pos	n.
derailleur	ety	French d*'erailleur derailer
derailleur	0.
	syl	de+rail+leur
	pron	<d*1rAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism for changing gear on bicycles, consisting of a device that lifts the driving chain from one sprocket wheel to another of different size.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Derain
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Derain	0.
	syl	De:rain
	pron	French <d*1r?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1954, French painter, noted for his Fauvist pictures (1905-08).
derange	ety	C18: from Old French desrengier, from des- {#7dis -%1}#7+ reng row, order
derange	1.
	syl	de+range
	pron	<di1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the order or arrangement of; throw into disorder; disarrange.
derange	2.
	syl	de+range
	pron	<di1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the action or operation of.
derange	3.
	syl	de+range
	pron	<di1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make insane; drive mad.
derangement	1.
	syl	de+range+ment
	pron	<di1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deranging or state of being deranged.
derangement	2.
	syl	de+range+ment
	pron	<di1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	disorder or confusion.
derangement	3.
	syl	de+range+ment
	pron	<di1rAnJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mental disorder or serious mental disturbance.
deration	0.
	syl	de+ra+tion
	pron	<dE1r@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to end rationing of (food, petrol, etc.).
Derbent	0.
	syl	Der+bent
	pron	Russian <dir1bjent>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Soviet Union, in the Dagestan ASSR on the Caspian Sea: founded by the Persians in the 6th century. Pop.: 57192 (1970).
derbies	infl
	head	derby
	syl	der+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
derby	0.
	syl	der+by
	pron	<1dR:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {bowler%2}}.
Derby	ety	C18: named after the twelfth Earl of Derby (died 1834), who found?!ed it in 1780
the	1.
	head	Derby
	syl	the.
	def	an annual horse race run at Epsom Downs, Surrey, since 1780: one of the English flat-racing classics.
Derby	H1.2.
	syl	Der+by
	pron	<1da:bi>, U.S. <1dR:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other horse races.
local Derby	3.
	head	Derby
	syl	local Derby.
	def	a football match between two teams from the same area.
Derby	H2.1.
	syl	Der+by
	pron	<1da:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, in Derbyshire: engineering industries (esp. aircraft engines and railway rolling stock). Pop.: 219348 (1971).
Derby	H2.2.
	syl	Der+by
	pron	<1da:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a firm-textured pale-coloured type of cheese.
sage Derby	3.
	head	Derby
	syl	sage Derby.
	def	a green-and-white Derby cheese flavoured with sage.
Earl of	infl
	head	Derby
	syl	Earl of.
	pos	n.
Derby	H3.0.
	syl	Der:by
	pron	<1da:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1799-1869, British statesman; Conservative prime minister (1852; 1858-59; 1866-68).
Derbyshire	0.
	syl	Der+by+shire
	pron	<1da:bi2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N central England: contains the Peak district and several resorts with mineral springs. Administrative centre: Matlock. Pop.: 887600 (1976 est.). Area: 2641 sq. km (1020 sq. miles).
deregister	0.
	syl	de+reg+is+ter
	pron	<dE1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (oneself, a car, etc.) from a register. &- {@!de+reg+is+#!tra+tion}
derelict	ety	C17: from Latin d*_erelictus forsaken, from d*_erelinquere to abandon, from #7de -#7+ relinquere to leave
derelict	1.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserted or abandoned, as by an owner, occupant, etc.
derelict	2.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	falling into ruins; neglected; dilapidated.
derelict	3.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	neglectful of duty or obligation; remiss.
derelict	4.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person abandoned or neglected by society; a social outcast or vagrant.
derelict	5.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	n.
	def	property deserted or abandoned by an owner, occupant, etc.
derelict	6.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel abandoned at sea.
derelict	7.
	syl	der+e:lict
	pron	<1derilikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is neglectful of duty or obligation.
dereliction	1.
	syl	der+e:lic+tion
	pron	<2deri1likS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	deliberate, conscious, or wilful neglect (esp. in the phrase {dereliction of duty) }.
dereliction	2.
	syl	der+e:lic+tion
	pron	<2deri1likS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of abandoning or deserting or the state of being abandoned or deserted.
dereliction	3.a.
	syl	der+e:lic+tion
	pron	<2deri1likS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	accretion of dry land gained by the gradual receding of the sea or by a river changing its course.
dereliction	3.b.
	syl	der+e:lic+tion
	pron	<2deri1likS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the land thus left.
derestrict	0.
	syl	de+re+strict
	pron	<2dEri1strikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render or leave free from restriction, esp. a road from speed limits. &- {@!de+re+#!stric+tion}
deride	ety	C16: from Latin d*_er*_id*_ere to laugh to scorn, from #7de -#7+ r*_id*_ere to laugh, smile
deride	0.
	syl	de+ride
	pron	<di1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak of or treat with contempt, mockery, or ridicule; scoff or jeer at.
derider	sub
	head	deride
	syl	de+1rid+er
	pos	n.
deridingly	sub
	head	deride
	syl	de+1rid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
de rigueur	ety	literally: of strictness
de rigueur	0.
	syl	de ri+gueur
	pron	French. <d*> <ri1g@o:r>, English <d*> <ri1gR:>
	pos	adj.
	def	required by etiquette or fashion.
derisible	0.
	syl	de+ris+i:ble
	pron	<di1rizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to or deserving of derision; ridiculous.
derision	ety	C15: from Late Latin d*_er*_isi*_o, from Latin d*_er*_isus; see #7deride 
derision	1.
	syl	de+ri+sion
	pron	<di1riZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deriding; mockery; scorn.
derision	2.
	syl	de+ri+sion
	pron	<di1riZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of mockery or scorn.
derisory	alt
	head	derisive
	or	derisive
	syl	de+ri+so:ry
	pron	<di1rIs*ri>
	pos	adj.
derisive	1.
	or	derisory
	syl	de+ri+sive
	pron	<di1rIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or characterized by derision; mocking; scornful.
derisive	2.
	or	derisory
	syl	de+ri+sive
	pron	<di1rIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to or worthy of derision; ridiculous.
derisively	sub
	head	derisive
	syl	de+1ri+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
derisiveness	sub
	head	derisive
	syl	de+1ri+sive+ness
	pos	n.
deriv	1.
	syl	deriv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	derivation.
deriv	2.
	syl	deriv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	derivative.
deriv	3.
	syl	deriv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	derived.
derivation	1.
	syl	der:i+va+tion
	pron	<2deri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deriving or state of being derived.
derivation	2.
	syl	der:i+va+tion
	pron	<2deri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the source, origin, or descent of something, such as a word.
derivation	3.
	syl	der:i+va+tion
	pron	<2deri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something derived; a derivative.
derivation	4.a.
	syl	der:i+va+tion
	pron	<2deri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of deducing a mathematical theorem, formula, etc., as a necessary consequence of a set of accepted statements.
derivation	4.b.
	syl	der:i+va+tion
	pron	<2deri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	this sequence of statements.
derivation	4.c.
	syl	der:i+va+tion
	pron	<2deri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the operation of finding a derivative.
derivational	sub
	head	derivation
	syl	der:i+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
derivative	ety	 f (a+ #GD x) - f (a)  / #GD x , at x = a , as the increment, #GD x , tends to 0. Symbol: df (x) /d x , f@' (x) , Df (x) : the derivative of x%n is nx%n %#-%1.
derivative	1.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from derivation; derived.
derivative	2.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or making use of other sources; not original or primary.
derivative	3.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	copied from others, esp. slavishly; plagiaristic.
derivative	4.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a term, idea, etc., that is based on or derived from another in the same class.
derivative	5.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word derived from another word.
derivative	6.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a compound that is formed from, or can be regarded as formed from, a structurally related compound.
	exam	1	chloroform is a derivative of methane.
derivative	7.a.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {differential coefficient, first derivative}. the change of a function, f , with respect to an infinitesimally small change in the independent variable, the limit of
derivative	7.b.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of change of one quantity with respect to another.
	exam	1	velocity is the derivative of distance with respect to time.
derivative	8.
	syl	de+riv:a+tive
	pron	<di1riv*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	an activity that represents the expression of hidden impulses and desires by channelling them into socially acceptable forms.
derivatively	sub
	head	derivative
	syl	de+1riv:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
derive	ety	C14: from Old French deriver to spring from, from Latin d*_er*_iv*_are draw off, from #7de -#7+ r*_ivus a stream
derive	1.
	syl	de+rive
	pron	<di1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to draw or be drawn (from) in source or origin; trace or be traced.
derive	2.
	syl	de+rive
	pron	<di1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by reasoning; deduce; infer.
derive	3.
	syl	de+rive
	pron	<di1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trace the source or development of.
derive	4.
	syl	de+rive
	pron	<di1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to produce or be produced (from) by a chemical reaction.
derive	5.
	syl	de+rive
	pron	<di1rIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to obtain (a function) by differentiation.
derivable	sub
	head	derive
	syl	de+1riv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
deriver	sub
	head	derive
	syl	de+1riv+er
	pos	n.
derived unit	0.
	syl	de+rived u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of measurement obtained by multiplication or division of the base units of a system without the introduction of numerical factors.
-derm	ety	via French from Greek derma skin
-derm	0.
	syl	-derm
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating skin.
	exam	1	endoderm.
derma	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek: skin, from derein to skin
derma	H1.0.
	syl	der+ma
	pron	<1dR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corium}. Also: {derm} (d$z$:m).
derma	ety	from Yiddish derme, plural of darm intestine, from Old High German daram; related to Old English thearm gut, Old Norse tharmr 
derma	H2.0.
	syl	der+ma
	pron	<1dR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	beef or fowl intestine used as a casing for certain dishes, esp. kishke.
dermal	0.
	syl	der+mal
	pron	<1dR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the skin.
dermatitis	0.
	syl	der+ma+ti+tis
	pron	<2dR:m*1tItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the skin.
dermato-	ety	from Greek derma skin
derma-	infl
	head	dermato-
	syl	der:ma-
dermatogen	0.
	syl	der+mat:o+gen
	pron	<d*1m@t*J*n>, <1dR:m*2t*uJ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a meristem at the apex of stems and roots that gives rise to the epidermis.
dermatoglyphics	ety	C20: from #7dermato -#7+ Greek gluph*_e a carving; see #7glyph 
dermatoglyphics	1.
	syl	derm:a+to+glyph+ics
	pron	<2dR:m*t*u1glifiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the lines forming a skin pattern, esp. on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet.
dermatoglyphics	2.
	syl	derm:a+to+glyph+ics
	pron	<2dR:m*t*u1glifiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of such skin patterns.
dermatoid	0.
	syl	der+ma+toid
	pron	<1dR:m*2tcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling skin.
dermatology	0.
	syl	der+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2dR:m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the skin and its diseases.
dermatological	sub
	head	dermatology
	syl	der+ma+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2dR:m*t*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
dermatologist	sub
	head	dermatology
	syl	der+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
dermatome	1.
	syl	der+ma+tome
	pron	<1dR:m*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for cutting thin slices of skin, esp. for grafting.
dermatome	2.
	syl	der+ma+tome
	pron	<1dR:m*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of skin supplied by nerve fibres from a single posterior spinal root.
dermatome	3.
	syl	der+ma+tome
	pron	<1dR:m*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the part of a somite in a vertebrate embryo that gives rise to the dermis.
dermatomic	sub
	head	dermatome
	syl	der+ma+tom+ic
	pron	<2dR:m*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
dermatophyte	0.
	syl	der+ma+to+phyte
	pron	<1dR:m*t*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic fungus that affects the skin.
dermatophytic	sub
	head	dermatophyte
	syl	der+ma+to+phyt+ic
	pron	<2dR:m*t*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
dermatophytosis	0.
	syl	der+ma+to+phy+to+sis
	pron	<2dR:m*2t*ufI1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal infection of the skin, esp. the feet. See {athlete's foot}.
dermatoplasty	0.
	syl	der+ma+to+plas+ty
	pron	<1dR:m*t*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	any surgical operation on the skin, esp. skin grafting.
dermatoplastic	sub
	head	dermatoplasty
	syl	der+ma+to+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
dermatoses	infl
	head	dermatosis
	syl	der+ma+to+ses
	pron	<-1t*usEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dermatosis	0.
	syl	der+ma+to+sis
	pron	<2dR:m*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any skin disease.
dermis	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7epidermis 
dermis	0.
	syl	der+mis
	pron	<1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corium}.
dermic	sub
	head	dermis
	syl	der+mic
	pos	adj.
dermoid	1.
	syl	der+moid
	pron	<1dR:mcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling skin.
dermoid	2.
	syl	der+moid
	pron	<1dR:mcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital cystic tumour whose walls are lined with epithelium.
dernier cri	ety	literally: last cry
dernier cri	0.
	syl	der+nier cri
	pron	French. <dernjA> <1kri>
	def	the latest fashion; the last word.
dero	ety	C20: shortened from #7derelict 
dero	1.
	syl	de:ro
	pron	<1der*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a tramp or derelict.
dero	2.
	syl	de:ro
	pron	<1der*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.; Often humorous.
	def	a person.
derogate	ety	C15: from Latin d*_erog*_are to repeal some part of a law, modify it, from #7de -#7+ rog*_are to ask, propose a law
derogate	1.
	syl	der:o+gate
	pron	<1der*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to cause to seem inferior or be in disrepute; detract.
derogate	2.
	syl	der:o+gate
	pron	<1der*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to deviate in standard or quality; degenerate.
derogate	3.
	syl	der:o+gate
	pron	<1der*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to seem inferior, etc.; disparage.
derogate	4.
	syl	der:o+gate
	pron	<1der*git>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	debased or degraded.
derogately	sub
	head	derogate
	syl	der:o+2gate:ly
	pos	adv.
derogation	sub
	head	derogate
	syl	der:o+1ga:tion
	pos	n.
derogative	sub
	head	derogate
	syl	de+rog:a+tive
	pron	<di1rog*tiv>
	pos	adj.
derogatively	sub
	head	derogate
	syl	de+1rog:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
derogatory	0.
	syl	de+rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or intended to detract, disparage, or belittle; intentionally offensive.
derogatorily	sub
	head	derogatory
	syl	de+1rog:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
derogatoriness	sub
	head	derogatory
	syl	de+1rog:a+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
derrick	ety	C17 (in the sense: gallows): from Derrick, name of a celebrated hangman at Tyburn
derrick	1.
	syl	der+rick
	pron	<1derik>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple crane having lifting tackle slung from a boom.
derrick	2.
	syl	der+rick
	pron	<1derik>
	pos	n.
	def	the framework erected over an oil well to enable drill tubes to be raised and lowered.
derrick	3.
	syl	der+rick
	pron	<1derik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to raise or lower the jib of (a crane).
derriere	ety	C18: literally: behind (prep.), from Old French deriere, from Latin d*_e retr*_o from the back
derriere	0.
	syl	der+ri*`ere
	pron	<2deri1e*>, French <der1je:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {buttocks}.
derring-do	ety	C16 (n.): from Middle English durring don daring to do, from durren to dare+ don to do
derring-do	0.
	syl	der:ring-do
	pron	<1deriG1du:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a daring spirit or deed; boldness or bold action.
derringer	ety	C19: named after Henry Deringer, American gunsmith who invented it
deringer	alt
	head	derringer
	or	derringer
	syl	der+in+ger
	pron	<1derinJ*>
	pos	n.
derringer	0.
	or	deringer
	syl	der+rin+ger
	pron	<1derinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-barrelled pocket pistol of large calibre.
derris	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek: covering, leather, from deros skin, hide, from derein to skin
derris	0.
	syl	der+ris
	pron	<1deris>
	pos	n.
	def	any East Indian leguminous woody climbing plant of the genus esp. whose roots yield the compound rotenone.
derry	ety	C19: probably from derry down, a refrain in some folk songs, alluding to the phrase, have a down on; see #7down %1
derry	H1.1.
	syl	der+ry
	pron	<1deri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	dislike or prejudice.
have a derry on	2.
	head	derry
	syl	have a derry on.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	to have a prejudice or grudge against.
derry	ety	C20: shortened from #7derelict 
derry	H2.0.
	syl	der+ry
	pron	<1deri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derelict house, esp. one used by tramps, drug addicts, etc.
Derry	0.
	syl	Der+ry
	pron	<1deri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Londonderry}.
derv	ety	C20: from d (iesel) e (ngine) r (oad) v (ehicle) 
derv	0.
	syl	derv
	pron	<dR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. name for {diesel oil} when used for road transport.
dervish	ety	C16: from Turkish: beggar, from Persian darv*_ish mendicant monk
dervish	0.
	syl	der+vish
	pron	<1dR:viS>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various Muslim orders of ascetics, some of which ({whirling dervishes}) are noted for a frenzied, ecstatic, whirling dance.
dervish-like	sub
	head	dervish
	syl	der:vish-2like
	pos	adj.
Derwent	1.
	syl	Der+went
	pron	<1dR:w*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Australia, in S Tasmania, flowing southeast to the Tasman Sea. Length: 172 km (107 miles).
Derwent	2.
	syl	Der+went
	pron	<1dR:w*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N central England, in N Derbyshire, flowing southeast to the River Trent. Length: 96 km (60 miles).
Derwent	3.
	syl	Der+went
	pron	<1dR:w*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N England, in Yorkshire, rising on the North York Moors and flowing south to the River Ouse. Length: 92 km (57 miles).
Derwent	4.
	syl	Der+went
	pron	<1dR:w*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW England, in Cumbria, rising on the Borrowdale Fells and flowing north and west to the Irish Sea. Length: 54 km (34 miles).
Derwentwater	0.
	syl	Der:went+wa:ter
	pron	<1dR:w*nt2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District. Area: about 8 sq. km (3 sq. miles).
DES	0.
	syl	D.E.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Department of Education and Science.
Morarji (Ranchhodji)	infl
	head	Desai
	syl	Mor:ar:ji (Ranchhodji)
	pron	<m*1ra:Ji>
	pos	n.
Desai	0.
	syl	De:sai
	pron	<de1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1896, Indian statesman, noted for his asceticism. He founded the Janata party in opposition to Indira Gandhi, whom he defeated in the 1977 election to become prime minister of India.
desalinize	alt
	head	desalinate
	or	desalinate
	syl	de+sal:i+nize
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
desalinise	infl
	head	desalinate
	syl	de+sal:i+nise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
desalinate	0.
	or	desalinize
	syl	de+sal:i+nate
	pron	<dE1s@li2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the salt from (esp. from sea water). Also: {de+salt} (di$:#!s@$$:lt).
desalinization	alt
	head	desalination
	or	desalination
	syl	de+sal:i+ni+za+tion
	pos	n.
desalinisation	infl
	head	desalination
	syl	de+sal:i+ni+sa+tion
	pos	n.
desalination	0.
	or	desalinization
	syl	de+sal:i+na+tion
	pron	<dE2s@li1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of removing salt, esp. from sea water so that it can be used for drinking or irrigation.
desc	0.
	syl	desc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	descendant.
descant	ety	C14: from Old Northern French, from Medieval Latin discanthus, from Latin {#7dis -%1}#7+ cantus song; see #7chant 
descant	1.
	syl	des+cant
	pron	<1desk@nt>, <1dis->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {discant}. a decorative counterpoint added above a basic melody.
descant	2.
	syl	des+cant
	pron	<1desk@nt>, <1dis->
	pos	n.
	def	a comment, criticism, or discourse. {~} (#!d$esk@ant, #!d$Is-)
descant	3.
	syl	des+cant
	pron	<1desk@nt>, <1dis->
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {discant}. of or pertaining to the highest member in common use of a family of musical instruments.
	exam	1	a descant recorder.
descant	4.
	syl	des+cant
	pron	<des1k@nt>, <dis->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {discant}. (often foll. by or to compose or perform a descant (for a piece of music).
descant	5.
	syl	des+cant
	pron	<des1k@nt>, <dis->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to discourse at length or make varied comments.
descant	6.
	syl	des+cant
	pron	<des1k@nt>, <dis->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to sing sweetly or melodiously.
descanter	sub
	head	descant
	syl	des+1cant+er
	pos	n.
Ren'e	infl
	head	Descartes
	syl	Re:n*'e
	pron	<r*1nA>
	pos	n.
Descartes	0.
	syl	Des:cartes
	pron	<1dA2ka:t>, French <dA1kart>
	pos	n.
	def	1596-1650, French philosopher and mathematician. He provided a mechanistic basis for the philosophical theory of dualism and is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. He also founded analytic geometry and contributed greatly to the science of optics. His works include (1637), (1641), and (1644). Related adj.: {Cartesian}.
descend	ety	C13: from Old French descendre, from Latin d*_escendere, from #7de -#7+ scandere to climb; see #7scan 
descend	1.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to move, pass, or go down (a hill, slope, staircase, etc.)
descend	2.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a hill, slope, or path
	def	to lead or extend down; slope; incline.
descend	3.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move to a lower level, pitch, etc.; fall.
descend	4.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to be connected by a blood relationship (to a dead or extinct individual, race, species, etc.).
descend	5.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be passed on by parents or ancestors; be inherited.
descend	6.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to sink or come down in morals or behaviour; lower oneself.
descend	7.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to arrive or attack in a sudden or overwhelming way.
	exam	1	their relatives descended upon them last week.
descend	8.
	syl	de+scend
	pron	<di1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of the sun, moon, etc.
	def	to move towards the horizon.
descendable	sub
	head	descend
	syl	des+1cend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
descendant	1.
	syl	de+scend+ant
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or plant when described as descended from an individual, race, species, etc.
descendant	2.
	syl	de+scend+ant
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that derives or is descended from an earlier form.
descendant	3.
	syl	de+scend+ant
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {descendent}.
Descendant	0.
	syl	De+scend+ant
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	the point on the ecliptic lying directly opposite the Ascendant.
descendent	1.
	syl	de+scend+ent
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming or going downwards; descending.
descendent	2.
	syl	de+scend+ent
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deriving by descent, as from an ancestor.
descendent	3.
	syl	de+scend+ent
	pron	<di1send*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {descendant}.
descender	1.
	syl	de+scend+er
	pron	<di1send*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that descends.
descender	2.
	syl	de+scend+er
	pron	<di1send*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the portion of a letter, such as j, p, or y, below the level of the base of an x or n.
descendable	alt
	head	descendible
	or	descendible
	syl	de+scend+a:ble
	pron	<di1send*bL>
	pos	adj.
descendible	0.
	or	descendable
	syl	de+scend+i:ble
	pron	<di1send*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	capable of being inherited.
descent	1.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of descending.
descent	2.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward slope or inclination.
descent	3.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage, path, or way leading downwards.
descent	4.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	derivation from an ancestor or ancestral group; lineage.
descent	5.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	usage	in genealogy
	def	a generation in a particular lineage.
descent	6.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a decline or degeneration.
descent	7.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement or passage in degree or state from higher to lower.
descent	8.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	a sudden and overwhelming arrival or attack.
descent	9.
	syl	de+scent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	usage	Property law. formerly
	def	the transmission of real property to the heir on an intestacy.
Eustache	infl
	head	Deschamps
	syl	Eu:stache
	pron	<$o1staS>
	pos	n.
Deschamps	0.
	syl	Des:champs
	pron	French <dA1S?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	??1346-??1406, French poet, noted for his a satirical attack on women.
deschool	0.
	syl	de+school
	pron	<2dE1sku:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate education from the institution of school and operate through the pupil's life experience as opposed to a set curriculum.
describe	ety	C15: from Latin d*_escr*_ibere to copy off, write out, delineate, from #7de -#7+ scr*_ibere to write
describe	1.
	syl	de+scribe
	pron	<di1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give an account or representation of in words.
describe	2.
	syl	de+scribe
	pron	<di1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce or label.
	exam	1	he has been described as a genius.
describe	3.
	syl	de+scribe
	pron	<di1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw a line or figure, such as a circle.
describable	sub
	head	describe
	syl	de+1scrib+a:ble
	pos	adj.
describer	sub
	head	describe
	syl	de+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
description	1.
	syl	de+scrip+tion
	pron	<di1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement or account that describes; representation in words.
description	2.
	syl	de+scrip+tion
	pron	<di1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or technique of describing.
description	3.
	syl	de+scrip+tion
	pron	<di1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	sort, kind, or variety.
	exam	1	reptiles of every description.
description	4.
	syl	de+scrip+tion
	pron	<di1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the act of drawing a line or figure, such as an arc.
descriptive	1.
	syl	de+scrip+tive
	pron	<di1skriptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or containing description; serving to describe.
descriptive	2.
	syl	de+scrip+tive
	pron	<di1skriptiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of an adjective
	def	serving to describe the referent of the noun modified, as for example the adjective as contrasted with and
descriptive	3.
	syl	de+scrip+tive
	pron	<di1skriptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or based upon description or classification rather than explanation or prescription.
	exam	1	descriptive linguistics.
descriptively	sub
	head	descriptive
	syl	de+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
descriptiveness	sub
	head	descriptive
	syl	de+1scrip+tive+ness
	pos	n.
descriptive geometry	0.
	syl	de+scrip+tive ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the projection of three-dimensional figures onto a plane surface.
descriptive linguistics	0.
	syl	de+scrip+tive lin+guis+tics
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the description of the internal phonological, grammatical, and semantic structures of languages at given points in time without reference to their histories or to one another. Also called: {synchronic linguistics}. Compare {historical linguistics, comparative linguistics}.
descriptivism	0.
	syl	de+scrip+ti+vism
	pron	<di1skripti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the theory that moral utterances have a truth value. Compare {prescriptivism, emotivism}.
descry	ety	C14: from Old French descrier to proclaim, #7decry 
descries	infl
	head	descry
	syl	de+scries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
descrying	infl
	head	descry
	syl	de+scry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
descried	infl
	head	descry
	syl	de+scried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
descry	1.
	syl	de+scry
	pron	<di1skrI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discern or make out; catch sight of.
descry	2.
	syl	de+scry
	pron	<di1skrI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover by looking carefully; detect.
descrier	sub
	head	descry
	syl	de+1scri+er
	pos	n.
desecrate	ety	C17: from #7de -#7+consecrate 
desecrate	1.
	syl	des+e:crate
	pron	<1desi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to violate or outrage the sacred character of (an object or place) by destructive, blasphemous, or sacrilegious action.
desecrate	2.
	syl	des+e:crate
	pron	<1desi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the consecration from (a person, object, building, etc.); deconsecrate.
desecrator	sub
	head	desecrate
	or	desecrater
	syl	des+e:2cra+tor
	pos	n.
desecrater	sub
	head	desecrate
	or	desecrator
	syl	des+e:2crat+er
	pos	n.
desecration	sub
	head	desecrate
	syl	des+e:1cra+tion
	pos	n.
desegregate	0.
	syl	de+seg+re+gate
	pron	<dE1segri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to end racial segregation in (a school or other public institution).
desegregation	sub
	head	desegregate
	syl	de+seg+re+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
desegregationist	sub
	head	desegregate
	syl	de+seg+re+1ga+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
desensitise	alt
	head	desensitize
	or	desensitize
	syl	de+sen+si+tise
	pron	<dE1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
desensitize	0.
	or	desensitise
	syl	de+sen+si+tize
	pron	<dE1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render less sensitive or insensitive.
	exam	1	the patient was desensi?!tized to the allergen;
	exam	2	to desensitize photographic film.
desensitization	sub
	head	desensitize
	or	desensitisation
	syl	de+2sen+si+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
desensitisation	sub
	head	desensitize
	or	desensitization
	syl	de+2sen+si+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
desensitizer	sub
	head	desensitize
	or	desensitiser
	syl	de+1sen+si+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
desensitiser	sub
	head	desensitize
	or	desensitizer
	syl	de+1sen+si+2tis+er
	pos	n.
desert	ety	C13: from Old French, from Church Latin d*_esertum, from Latin d*_eserere to abandon, literally: to sever one's links with, from #7de -#7+ serere to bind together
desert	H1.1.
	syl	des+ert
	pron	<1dez*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a region that is devoid or almost devoid of vegetation, esp. because of low rainfall.
desert	H1.2.
	syl	des+ert
	pron	<1dez*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncultivated uninhabited region.
desert	H1.3.
	syl	des+ert
	pron	<1dez*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a place which lacks some desirable feature or quality.
	exam	1	a cultural desert.
desert	H1.4.
	syl	des+ert
	pron	<1dez*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or like a desert; infertile or desolate.
desert	ety	C15: from French d*'eserter, from Late Latin d*_esert*_are, from Latin d*_eserere to forsake; see {#7desert %1}
desert	H2.1.
	syl	de+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave or abandon (a person, place, etc.) without intending to return, esp. in violation of a duty, promise, or obligation.
desert	H2.2.
	syl	de+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to abscond from (a post or duty) with no intention of returning.
desert	H2.3.
	syl	de+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail (someone) in time of need.
	exam	1	his good humour temporarily deserted him.
deserter	sub
	head	desert
	syl	de+1sert+er
	pos	n.
desert	ety	C13: from Old French deserte, from deservir to #7deserve 
desert	H3.1.
	syl	de+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something that is deserved or merited; just reward or punishment.
desert	H3.2.
	syl	de+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of deserving a reward or punishment.
desert	H3.3.
	syl	de+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	virtue or merit.
desert boots	0.
	syl	des+ert boots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ankle-high suede boots with laces and soft soles, worn informally by men and women.
desert cooler	0.
	syl	des+ert cool+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a cooling device in which air is driven by an electric fan through wet grass.
desertion	1.
	syl	de+ser+tion
	pron	<di1zR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deserting or abandoning or the state of being deserted or abandoned.
desertion	2.
	syl	de+ser+tion
	pron	<di1zR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	wilful abandonment, esp. of one's spouse or children, without consent and in breach of obligations.
desert island	0.
	syl	des+ert is+land
	pos	n.
	def	a small remote tropical island.
desert lynx	0.
	syl	des+ert lynx
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {caracal}.
desert pea	0.
	syl	des+ert pea
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian trailing leguminous plant, with scarlet flowers.
desert rat	1.
	syl	des+ert rat
	pos	n.
	def	a jerboa, inhabiting the deserts of N Africa.
desert rat	2.
	syl	des+ert rat
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a soldier who served in North Africa with the British 7th Armoured Division in 1941-42.
desert soil	0.
	syl	des+ert soil
	pos	n.
	def	a type of soil developed in arid climates, characterized by a lack of leaching and small humus content.
deserve	ety	C13: from Old French deservir, from Latin d*_eserv*_ire to serve devotedly, from #7de -#7+ serv*_ire to #7serve 
deserve	1.
	syl	de+serve
	pron	<di1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be entitled to or worthy of; merit.
deserve	2.
	syl	de+serve
	pron	<di1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to be worthy.
deservedness	sub
	head	deserve
	syl	de+serv+ed+ness
	pron	<di1zR:vidnis>
	pos	n.
deserver	sub
	head	deserve
	syl	de+1serv+er
	pos	n.
deservedly	0.
	syl	de+serv+ed+ly
	pron	<di1zR:vidli>
	pos	adv.
	def	according to merit; justly.
deserving	1.
	syl	de+serv+ing
	pron	<di1zR:viG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by of
	def	worthy, esp. of praise or reward.
deserving	2.
	syl	de+serv+ing
	pron	<di1zR:viG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a merit or demerit; desert.
deservingly	sub
	head	deserving
	syl	de+1serv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
deservingness	sub
	head	deserving
	syl	de+1serv+ing+ness
	pos	n.
desexualise	alt
	head	desexualize
	or	desexualize
	syl	de+sex:u+al+ise
	pron	<dE1seksju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
desexualize	0.
	or	desexualise
	syl	de+sex:u+al+ize
	pron	<dE1seksju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of sexual characteristics by the surgical removal of the testicles or ovaries; castrate or spay. Often shortened to {de+sex} (di$:#!s$eks).
desexualization	sub
	head	desexualize
	or	desexualisation
	syl	de+2sex:u+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
desexualisation	sub
	head	desexualize
	or	desexualization
	syl	de+2sex:u+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
deshabille	0.
	syl	des+ha+bille
	pron	<2dAz@1bEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {dishabille}.
Vittorio	infl
	head	de Sica
	syl	Vit:to:rio
	pron	<vit1tc:rjo>
	pos	n.
de Sica	0.
	syl	de Si:ca
	pron	Italian <de> <1sEka>
	pos	n.
	def	1902-74, Italian film actor and director. His films, in the realist tradition, include (1946) and (1948).
desiccant	ety	C17: from Latin d*_esicc*_ans drying up; see #7desiccate 
desiccant	1.
	syl	des+ic+cant
	pron	<1desik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	desiccating or drying.
desiccant	2.
	syl	des+ic+cant
	pron	<1desik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as calcium oxide, that absorbs water and is used to remove moisture; a drying agent.
desiccate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_esicc*_are to dry up, from #7de -#7+ sicc*_are to dry, from siccus dry
desiccate	1.
	syl	des+ic+cate
	pron	<1desi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove most of the water from (a substance or material); dehydrate.
desiccate	2.
	syl	des+ic+cate
	pron	<1desi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (food) by removing moisture; dry.
desiccation	sub
	head	desiccate
	syl	des+ic+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
desiccative	sub
	head	desiccate
	syl	des+ic+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
desiccated	1.
	syl	des+ic+ca+ted
	pron	<1desi2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	dehydrated and powdered.
	exam	1	desiccated coconut.
desiccated	2.
	syl	des+ic+ca+ted
	pron	<1desi2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in spirit or animation.
desiccator	1.
	syl	des+ic+ca+tor
	pron	<1desi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any apparatus for drying milk, fruit, etc.
desiccator	2.
	syl	des+ic+ca+tor
	pron	<1desi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an airtight box or jar containing a desiccant, used to dry chemicals and protect them from the water vapour in the atmosphere.
desiderata	0.
	syl	de+sid+er:a+ta
	pron	<di2zid*1ra:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the plural of {desideratum}.
desiderate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_es*_ider*_are, from #7de -#7+ s*_idus star; see #7desire 
desiderate	0.
	syl	de+sid+er+ate
	pron	<di1zid*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel the lack of or need for; long for; miss.
desideration	sub
	head	desiderate
	syl	de+2sid+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
desiderative	1.
	syl	de+sid+er:a+tive
	pron	<di1zid*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or expressing desire.
desiderative	2.
	syl	de+sid+er:a+tive
	pron	<di1zid*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in certain languages, of a verb
	def	related in form to another verb and expressing the subject's desire or intention to perform the act denoted by the other verb.
desiderative	3.
	syl	de+sid+er:a+tive
	pron	<di1zid*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a desiderative verb.
desideratum	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7desiderate 
desiderata	infl
	head	desideratum
	syl	de+sid+er:a+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
desideratum	0.
	syl	de+sid+er:a+tum
	pron	<di2zid*1ra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something lacked and wanted.
design	ety	C16: from Latin d*_esign*_are to mark out, describe, from #7de -#7+ sign*_are to mark, from signum a mark, #7sign 
design	1.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work out the structure or form of (something), as by making a sketch, outline, pattern, or plans.
design	2.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plan and make (something) artistically or skilfully.
design	3.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or conceive in the mind; invent.
design	4.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intend, as for a specific purpose; plan.
design	5.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to mark out or designate.
design	6.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan, sketch, or preliminary drawing.
design	7.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement or pattern of elements or features of an artistic or decorative work.
	exam	1	the design of the desk is Chippendale.
design	8.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a finished artistic or decorative creation.
design	9.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of designing.
design	10.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan, scheme, or project.
design	11.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an end aimed at or planned for; intention; purpose.
design	12.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	usage	often foll. by on or against
	def	a plot or hostile scheme, often to gain possession of (something) by illegitimate means.
design	13.
	syl	de+sign
	pron	<di1zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a coherent or purposeful pattern, as opposed to chaos.
	exam	1	God's design appears in nature.
designable	sub
	head	design
	syl	de+1sign+a:ble
	pos	adj.
designate	ety	C15: from Latin d*_esign*_atus marked out, defined; see #7design 
designate	1.
	syl	des+ig+nate
	pron	<1dezig2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or specify.
designate	2.
	syl	des+ig+nate
	pron	<1dezig2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a name to; style; entitle.
designate	3.
	syl	des+ig+nate
	pron	<1dezig2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to select or name for an office or duty; appoint.
designate	4.
	syl	des+ig+nate
	pron	<1dezignit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	immediate?!ly postpositive
	def	appointed, but not yet in office.
	exam	1	a minister designate.
designative	sub
	head	designate
	or	designatory
	syl	des+ig+2na+tive
	pron	<2dezig?!1nAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
designatory	sub
	head	designate
	or	designative
	syl	des+ig+na+to:ry
	pron	<2dezig?!1nAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
designation	1.
	syl	des+ig+na+tion
	pron	<2dezig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that designates, such as a name or distinctive mark.
designation	2.
	syl	des+ig+na+tion
	pron	<2dezig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of designating or the fact of being designated.
designedly	0.
	syl	de+sign+ed+ly
	pron	<di1zInidli>
	pos	adv.
	def	by intention or design; on purpose.
designer	1.
	syl	de+sign+er
	pron	<di1zIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who devises and executes designs, as for works of art, clothes, machines, etc.
designer	2.
	syl	de+sign+er
	pron	<di1zIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who devises plots or schemes; intriguer.
designing	0.
	syl	de+sign+ing
	pron	<di1zIniG>
	pos	adj.
	def	artful and scheming; conniving; crafty.
designingly	sub
	head	designing
	syl	de+1sign+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
desinence	ety	C16: from French d*'esinence, from Latin d*_esin*_ens ending, from d*_esinere to leave off, from #7de -#7+ sinere to leave, permit
desinence	0.
	syl	des:i+nence
	pron	<1desin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an ending or termination, esp. an inflectional ending of a word.
desinent	sub
	head	desinence
	or	desinential
	syl	des:i+nent
	pron	<2desi1nenS*l>
	pos	adj.
desinential	sub
	head	desinence
	or	desinent
	syl	des:i+nen+tial
	pron	<2desi1nenS*l>
	pos	adj.
desirable	1.
	syl	de+sir+a:ble
	pron	<di1zI*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of desire or recommendation.
	exam	1	a desirable residence.
desirable	2.
	syl	de+sir+a:ble
	pron	<di1zI*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing desire, esp. sexual desire; attractive. {~}
desirable	3.
	syl	de+sir+a:ble
	pron	<di1zI*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person or thing that is the object of desire.
desirability	sub
	head	desirable
	or	desirableness
	syl	de+2sir+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
desirableness	sub
	head	desirable
	or	desirability
	syl	de+1sir:a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
desirably	sub
	head	desirable
	syl	de+1sir+a:bly
	pos	adv.
desire	ety	C13: from Old French desirer, from Latin d*_es*_ider*_are to desire earnestly; see #7desiderate 
desire	1.
	syl	de+sire
	pron	<di1zI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wish or long for; crave; want.
desire	2.
	syl	de+sire
	pron	<di1zI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express a wish or make a request for; ask for.
desire	3.
	syl	de+sire
	pron	<di1zI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a wish or longing; craving.
desire	4.
	syl	de+sire
	pron	<di1zI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an expressed wish; request.
desire	5.
	syl	de+sire
	pron	<di1zI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	sexual appetite; lust.
desire	6.
	syl	de+sire
	pron	<di1zI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person or thing that is desired.
desirer	sub
	head	desire
	syl	de+1sir+er
	pos	n.
desirous	0.
	syl	de+sir+ous
	pron	<di1zI*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by of
	def	having or expressing desire (for); having a wish or longing (for).
desirously	sub
	head	desirous
	syl	de+1sir+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
desirousness	sub
	head	desirous
	syl	de+1sir+ous+ness
	pos	n.
desist	ety	C15: from Old French desister, from Latin d*_esistere to leave off, stand apart, from #7de -#7+ sistere to stand, halt
desist	0.
	syl	de+sist
	pron	<di1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to cease, as from an action; stop or abstain.
desistance	sub
	head	desist
	or	desistence
	syl	de+1sist+ance
	pos	n.
desistence	sub
	head	desist
	or	desistance
	syl	de+1sist+ence
	pos	n.
desk	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin desca table, from Latin discus disc, dish
desk	1.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments.
desk	2.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	a service counter or table in a public building, such as a hotel.
	exam	1	information desk.
desk	3.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	a support, lectern, or book rest for the book from which services are read in a church.
desk	4.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	the editorial section of a newspaper, etc., responsible for a particular subject.
	exam	1	the news desk.
desk	5.a.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	a music stand shared by two orchestral players.
desk	5.b.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	these two players.
desk	6.a.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	made for use at a desk.
	exam	1	a desk calendar.
desk	6.b.
	syl	desk
	pron	<desk>
	pos	n.
	def	done at a desk.
	exam	1	a desk job.
desk clerk	0.
	syl	desk clerk
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hotel receptionist. Also: {clerk}.
desman	ety	C18: from Swedish desmansr*%atta, from desman musk (of Germanic origin)+ r*%atta rat
desmans	infl
	head	desman
	syl	des+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
desman	0.
	syl	des+man
	pron	<1desm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two molelike amphibious mammals, ({Russian desman}) or ({Pyrenean desman}) , having dense fur and webbed feet: family order (insecti?!vores).
desmid	ety	C19: from New Latin Desmidium (genus name), from Greek desmos bond, from dein to bind
desmid	0.
	syl	des+mid
	pron	<1desmid>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater green alga of the mainly unicellular family typically constricted into two symmetrical halves.
desmidian	sub
	head	desmid
	syl	des+1mid+i:an
	pos	adj.
desmoid	ety	C19: from Greek desmos band+-#7oid ; see #7desmid 
desmoid	1.
	syl	des+moid
	pron	<1desmcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	resembling a tendon or ligament. {~}
desmoid	2.
	syl	des+moid
	pron	<1desmcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a very firm tumour of connective tissue.
Des Moines	1.
	syl	Des Moines
	pron	<d*> <1mcin>, <1mcinz>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Iowa: state capital. Pop.: 199145 (1973 est.).
Des Moines	2.
	syl	Des Moines
	pron	<d*> <1mcin>, <1mcinz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the N central U.S., rising in SW Minnesota and flowing southeast to join the Mississippi. Length: 861 km (535 miles).
(Lucie Simplice) Camille (Benoit)	infl
	head	Desmoulins
	syl	(Lucie Simplice) Ca:mille (Beno*^it)
	pron	<ka1mij>
	pos	n.
Desmoulins	0.
	syl	Des:mou:lins
	pron	French <demu1l*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1760-94, French revolutionary leader, pamphleteer, and orator.
desolate	ety	C14: from Latin d*_es*_ol*_are to leave alone, from #7de -#7+ s*_ol*_are to make lonely, lay waste, from s*_olus alone
desolate	1.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninhabited; deserted.
desolate	2.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	made uninhabitable; laid waste; devastated.
desolate	3.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	without friends, hope, or encouragement; forlorn, wretched, or abandoned.
desolate	4.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy or dismal; depressing.
desolate	5.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of inhabitants; depopulate.
desolate	6.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make barren or lay waste; devastate.
desolate	7.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make wretched or forlorn.
desolate	8.
	syl	des:o+late
	pron	<1des*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forsake or abandon.
desolater	sub
	head	desolate
	or	desolator
	syl	des:o+2lat+er
	pos	n.
desolator	sub
	head	desolate
	or	desolater
	syl	des:o+2la+tor
	pos	n.
desolately	sub
	head	desolate
	syl	des:o+late+ly
	pos	adv.
desolateness	sub
	head	desolate
	syl	des:o+late+ness
	pos	n.
desolation	1.
	syl	des:o+la+tion
	pron	<2des*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of desolating or the state of being desolated; ruin or devastation.
desolation	2.
	syl	des:o+la+tion
	pron	<2des*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	solitary misery; wretchedness.
desolation	3.
	syl	des:o+la+tion
	pron	<2des*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a desolate region; barren waste.
desorb	0.
	syl	de+sorb
	pron	<di1sc:b>, <-1zc:b>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to change from an adsorbed state on a surface to a gaseous or liquid state.
desorption	0.
	syl	de+sorp+tion
	pron	<di1zc:pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the action or process of desorbing.
Hernando	infl
	head	De Soto
	syl	Her:nan:do
	pron	<Ar1nando>
	pos	n.
De Soto	0.
	syl	De So:to
	pron	<d*> <1s*ut*u>, Spanish <de> <1soto>
	pos	n.
	def	??1500-42, Spanish explorer, who discovered the Mississippi river (1541). Also: {Fer@.nan@.do De So@.to} (fer#!nando).
desoxy-	0.
	syl	des:ox:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {deoxy-}.
despair	ety	C14: from Old French despoir hopelessness, from desperer to despair, from Latin d*_esp*_er*_are, from #7de -#7+ sp*_er*_are to hope
despair	1.
	syl	des+pair
	pron	<di1spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to lose or give up hope.
	exam	1	I despair of his coming.
despair	2.
	syl	des+pair
	pron	<di1spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to give up hope of; lose hope in.
despair	3.
	syl	des+pair
	pron	<di1spe*>
	pos	n.
	def	total loss of hope.
despair	4.
	syl	des+pair
	pron	<di1spe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes hopelessness or for which there is no hope.
despatch	0.
	syl	des+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common spelling of {dispatch}.
despatcher	sub
	head	despatch
	syl	des+1patch+er
	pos	n.
Hugh le	infl
	head	Despenser
	syl	Hugh le
	pos	n.
Despenser	0.
	syl	Des:pen:ser
	pron	<dis1pens*>
	pos	n.
	def	Earl of Winchester. 1262-1326, English statesman, a favourite of Edward II. Together with his son {Hugh}, (??1290-1326), he was executed by the king's enemies.
desperado	ety	C17: probably pseudo-Spanish variant of obsolete desperate (n.) a reckless character
desperadoes	infl
	head	desperado
	or	desperados
	syl	des+pe+ra+does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
desperados	infl
	head	desperado
	or	desperadoes
	syl	des+pe+ra+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
desperado	0.
	syl	des+pe+ra+do
	pron	<2desp*1ra:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a reckless or desperate person, esp. one ready to commit any violent illegal act.
desperate	ety	C15: from Latin d*_esp*_er*_are to have no hope; see #7despair 
desperate	1.
	syl	des+per+ate
	pron	<1desp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	careless of danger, as from despair; utterly reckless.
desperate	2.
	syl	des+per+ate
	pron	<1desp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an act
	def	reckless; risky.
desperate	3.
	syl	des+per+ate
	pron	<1desp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	used or undertaken in desperation or as a last resort.
	exam	1	desperate measures.
desperate	4.
	syl	des+per+ate
	pron	<1desp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	critical; very grave.
	exam	1	in desperate need.
desperate	5.
	syl	des+per+ate
	pron	<1desp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by for
	def	in distress and having a great need or desire.
desperate	6.
	syl	des+per+ate
	pron	<1desp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	moved by or showing despair or hopelessness; despairing.
desperately	sub
	head	desperate
	syl	des+per+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
desperateness	sub
	head	desperate
	syl	des+per+ate+ness
	pos	n.
desperation	1.
	syl	des+per:a+tion
	pron	<2desp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	desperate recklessness.
desperation	2.
	syl	des+per:a+tion
	pron	<2desp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of despairing or the state of being desperate.
despicable	ety	C16: from Late Latin d*_espic*_abilis, from d*_espic*_ar*_i to disdain; compare #7despise 
despicable	0.
	syl	des+pic+a:ble
	pron	<1despik*bL>, <di1spik->
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of being despised; contemptible; mean.
despicability	sub
	head	despicable
	or	despicableness
	syl	des+pi+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
despicableness	sub
	head	despicable
	or	despicability
	syl	des+pi+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
despicably	sub
	head	despicable
	syl	des+1pi+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
despise	ety	C13: from Old French despire, from Latin d*_espicere to look down, from #7de -#7+ specere to look
despise	0.
	syl	des+pise
	pron	<di1spIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look down on with contempt; scorn.
	exam	1	he despises flattery.
despiser	sub
	head	despise
	syl	de+1spis+er
	pos	n.
despite	ety	C13: from Old French despit, from Latin d*_espectus contempt; see #7despise 
despite	1.
	syl	de+spite
	pron	<di1spIt>
	pos	prep.
	def	in spite of; undeterred by.
despite	2.
	syl	de+spite
	pron	<di1spIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	contempt; insult.
in despite of	3.
	head	despite
	syl	in despite of.
	pos	prep.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in spite of.
despite	4.
	syl	de+spite
	pron	<di1spIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {spite}.
despiteous	alt
	head	despiteful
	or	despiteful
	syl	des+pit+e:ous
	pron	<de1spiti*s>
	pos	adj.
despiteful	0.
	or	despiteous
	syl	de+spite+ful
	pron	<di1spItful>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {spiteful}.
despitefully	sub
	head	despiteful
	syl	de+1spite+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
despitefulness	sub
	head	despiteful
	syl	de+1spite+ful+ness
	pos	n.
despoil	ety	C13: from Old French despoillier, from Latin d*_espoli*_are, from #7de -#7+ spoli*_are to rob (esp. of clothing); see #7spoil 
despoil	0.
	syl	de+spoil
	pron	<di1spcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip or deprive by force; plunder; rob; loot.
despoiler	sub
	head	despoil
	syl	de+1spoil+er
	pos	n.
despoilment	sub
	head	despoil
	syl	de+1spoil+ment
	pos	n.
despoliation	1.
	syl	de+spo+li:a+tion
	pron	<di2sp*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of despoiling; plunder or pillage.
despoliation	2.
	syl	de+spo+li:a+tion
	pron	<di2sp*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being despoiled.
despond	ety	C17: from Latin d*_espond*_ere to promise, make over to, yield, lose heart, from #7de -#7+ spond*_ere to promise
despond	1.
	syl	de+spond
	pron	<di1spond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose heart or hope; become disheartened; despair.
despond	2.
	syl	de+spond
	pron	<1despond>, <di1spond>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {despondency}.
despondingly	sub
	head	despond
	syl	de+1spond+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
despondent	0.
	syl	de+spond+ent
	pron	<di1spond*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	downcast or disheartened; lacking hope or courage; dejected. &- {de+#!spond+ence} &- {de+#!spond+en+cy} &- {de+#!spond+ent+ly}
despot	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin despota, from Greek despot*_es lord, master; related to Latin domus house
despot	1.
	syl	des+pot
	pron	<1despot>
	pos	n.
	def	an absolute or tyrannical ruler; autocrat or tyrant.
despot	2.
	syl	des+pot
	pron	<1despot>
	pos	n.
	def	any person in power who acts tyrannically.
despot	3.
	syl	des+pot
	pron	<1despot>
	pos	n.
	def	a title borne by numerous persons of rank in the later Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires.
	exam	1	the despot of Servia.
despotic	sub
	head	despot
	or	despotical
	syl	des+pot+ic
	pron	<des1potik>
	pos	adj.
despotical	sub
	head	despot
	or	despotic
	syl	des+1pot:i+cal
	pos	adj.
despotically	sub
	head	despot
	syl	des+1pot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
despotism	1.
	syl	des+pot+ism
	pron	<1desp*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the rule of a despot; arbitrary, absolute, or tyrannical government.
despotism	2.
	syl	des+pot+ism
	pron	<1desp*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	arbitrary or tyrannical authority or behaviour.
Deprez	alt
	head	Des Pr'es
	or	Des Pr'es
	syl	De:prez
Des Pr'es	0.
	or	Deprez
	syl	Des Pr*'es
	qual	French
	def	de #!pre) {Jos@.quin} (#f@$s#!k?~$e). ??1450-1521, Flemish Renaissance composer of masses, motets, and chansons.
despumate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_esp*_um*_are to skim off, from #7de -#7+ sp*_uma foam, froth
despumate	1.
	syl	des+pu+mate
	pron	<di1spju:mAt>, <1despju2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clarify or purify (a liquid) by skimming a scum from its surface.
despumate	2.
	syl	des+pu+mate
	pron	<di1spju:mAt>, <1despju2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a liquid
	def	to form a scum or froth.
despumation	sub
	head	despumate
	syl	des+pu+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
desquamate	ety	C18: from Latin d*_esqu*_am*_are to scale off, from #7de -#7+ squ*_ama a scale
desquamate	0.
	syl	des+qua+mate
	pron	<1deskw*2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the skin in certain diseases
	def	to peel or come off in scales.
desquamation	sub
	head	desquamate
	syl	des+qua+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
Jean Jacques	infl
	head	Dessalines
	syl	Jean Jacques
	pron	<Z?~a> <1Zak>
	pos	n.
Dessalines	0.
	syl	Des:sa:lines
	pron	French <dAsa1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	??1758-1806, emperor of Haiti (1804-06) after driving out the French; assassinated.
Dessau	0.
	syl	Des+sau
	pron	German <1desau>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central East Germany: capital of Anhalt state from 1340 to 1918. Pop.: 100663 (1975 est.).
dessert	ety	C17: from French, from desservir to clear a table, from des- {#7dis -%1}#7+ servir to #7serve 
dessert	1.
	syl	des+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the sweet, usually last course of a meal.
dessert	2.
	syl	des+sert
	pron	<di1zR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. esp. formerly
	def	fruit, dates, nuts, etc., served at the end of a meal.
dessertspoon	0.
	syl	des:sert+spoon
	pron	<di1zR:t2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a spoon intermediate in size between a tablespoon and a teaspoon.
dessiatine	ety	C18: from Russian desyatina, literally: tithe, from desyat ten
dessiatine	0.
	syl	des+sia+tine
	pron	<1desj*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian unit of area equal to approximately 2.7 acres or 10800 square metres.
de-Stalinisation	alt
	head	de-Stalinization
	or	de-Stalinization
	syl	de-Sta:lin:i+sa+tion
	pron	<dE2sta:linI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
de-Stalinization	0.
	or	de-Stalinisation
	syl	de-Sta:lin:i+za+tion
	pron	<dE2sta:linI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the elimination of the influence of Stalin.
De Stijl	ety	Dutch, literally: the style, title of this group's own magazine
De Stijl	0.
	syl	De Stijl
	pron	<d*> <1stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of artists and architects in the Netherlands in the 1920s, including Mondrian and van Doesburg, devoted to neoplasticism and then dada.
destination	1.
	syl	des+ti+na+tion
	pron	<2desti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the predetermined end of a journey or voyage.
destination	2.
	syl	des+ti+na+tion
	pron	<2desti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ultimate end or purpose for which something is created or a person is destined.
destination	3.
	syl	des+ti+na+tion
	pron	<2desti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of destining or predetermining.
destine	ety	C14: from Old French destiner, from Latin d*_estin*_are to appoint, from #7de -#7+ -stin*_are, from st*_are to stand
destine	0.
	syl	des+tine
	pron	<1destin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set apart or appoint (for a certain purpose or person, or to do something); intend; design.
destined	1.
	syl	des+tined
	pron	<1destind>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	foreordained or certain; meant.
	exam	1	he is destined to be famous.
destined	2.
	syl	des+tined
	pron	<1destind>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by for
	def	heading (towards a specific destination); directed.
	exam	1	a letter destined for Europe.
destiny	ety	C14: from Old French destinee, from destiner to #7destine 
destinies	infl
	head	destiny
	syl	des+ti+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
destiny	1.
	syl	des+ti+ny
	pron	<1destini>
	pos	n.
	def	the future destined for a person or thing; fate; fortune; lot.
destiny	2.
	syl	des+ti+ny
	pron	<1destini>
	pos	n.
	def	the predetermined or inevitable course of events.
destiny	3.
	syl	des+ti+ny
	pron	<1destini>
	pos	n.
	def	the ultimate power or agency that predetermines the course of events.
Destinies	infl
	head	Destiny
	syl	Des+ti+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Destiny	0.
	syl	Des+ti+ny
	pron	<1destini>
	pos	n.
	def	the power that predetermines events, personified as a goddess.
destitute	ety	C14: from Latin d*_estit*_utus forsaken, from d*_estituere to leave alone, from statuere to place
destitute	1.
	syl	des+ti+tute
	pron	<1desti2tju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking the means of subsistence; totally impoverished.
destitute	2.
	syl	des+ti+tute
	pron	<1desti2tju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	completely lacking; deprived or bereft (of).
	exam	1	destitute of words.
destitute	3.
	syl	des+ti+tute
	pron	<1desti2tju:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	abandoned or deserted.
destituteness	sub
	head	destitute
	syl	des+ti+2tute+ness
	pos	n.
destitution	1.
	syl	des+ti+tu+tion
	pron	<2desti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being destitute; utter poverty.
destitution	2.
	syl	des+ti+tu+tion
	pron	<2desti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lack or deficiency.
destrier	ety	C13: from Old French, from destre right hand, from Latin dextra; from the fact that a squire led a knight's horse with his right hand
destrier	0.
	syl	des+tri+er
	pron	<1destri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for { {warhorse} (sense 1)}.
destroy	ety	C13: from Old French destruire, from Latin d*_estruere to pull down, from #7de -#7+ struere to pile up, build
destroy	1.
	syl	de+stroy
	pron	<di1strci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to ruin; spoil; render useless.
destroy	2.
	syl	de+stroy
	pron	<di1strci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to tear down or demolish; break up; raze.
destroy	3.
	syl	de+stroy
	pron	<di1strci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put an end to; do away with; extinguish.
destroy	4.
	syl	de+stroy
	pron	<di1strci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to kill or annihilate.
destroy	5.
	syl	de+stroy
	pron	<di1strci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to crush, subdue, or defeat.
destroy	6.
	syl	de+stroy
	pron	<di1strci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be destructive or cause destruction.
destroyable	sub
	head	destroy
	syl	de+1stroy+a:ble
	pos	adj.
destroyer	1.
	syl	de+stroy+er
	pron	<di1strci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fast lightly armoured but heavily armed warship.
destroyer	2.
	syl	de+stroy+er
	pron	<di1strci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that destroys.
destroyer escort	0.
	syl	de+stroy+er es+cort
	pos	n.
	def	a warship smaller than a destroyer, designed to escort fleets or convoys.
destruct	1.
	syl	de+struct
	pron	<di1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy (one's own missile, etc.) for safety.
destruct	2.
	syl	de+struct
	pron	<di1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a missile, etc.
	def	to be destroyed, for safety, by those controlling it; self-destruct. {~}
destruct	3.
	syl	de+struct
	pron	<di1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of destructing.
destructible	0.
	syl	de+struct+i:ble
	pron	<di1str^kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being or liable to be destroyed.
destructibility	sub
	head	destructible
	syl	de+2struc+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
destruction	ety	C14: from Latin d*_estructi*_o a pulling down; see #7destroy 
destruction	1.
	syl	de+struc+tion
	pron	<di1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of destroying or state of being destroyed; demolition.
destruction	2.
	syl	de+struc+tion
	pron	<di1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of ruin or means of destroying.
destructionist	0.
	syl	de+struc+tion+ist
	pron	<di1str^kS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes in destruction, esp. of social institutions.
destructive	1.
	syl	de+struc+tive
	pron	<di1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by of or to
	def	causing or tending to cause the destruction (of).
destructive	2.
	syl	de+struc+tive
	pron	<di1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended to disprove or discredit, esp. without positive suggestions or help; negative.
	exam	1	destructive criticism.
destructively	sub
	head	destructive
	syl	de+1struc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
destructiveness	sub
	head	destructive
	or	destructivity
	syl	de+1struc+tive+ness
	pron	<2dEstr^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
destructivity	sub
	head	destructive
	or	destructiveness
	syl	de+struc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2dEstr^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
destructive distillation	0.
	syl	de+struc+tive dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the decomposition of a complex substance, such as wood or coal, by heating it in the absence of air and collecting the volatile products.
destructor	1.
	syl	de+struc+tor
	pron	<di1str^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a furnace or incinerator for the disposal of refuse, esp. one that uses the resulting heat to generate power.
destructor	2.
	syl	de+struc+tor
	pron	<di1str^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used to blow up a dangerously defective missile or rocket after launching.
desuetude	ety	C15: from Latin d*_esu*_et*_ud*_o, from d*_esuescere to lay aside a habit, from #7de -#7+ suescere to grow accustomed
desuetude	0.
	syl	des:u:e+tude
	pron	<di1sju:i2tju:d>, <1deswitju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of not being in use or practice; disuse.
	exam	1	those ceremonies had fallen into desuetude.
desulphurise	alt
	head	desulphurize
	or	desulphurize
	syl	de+sul+phur+ise
	pron	<dE1s^lfju2rIz>
	pos	vb.
desulphurize	0.
	or	desulphurise
	syl	de+sul+phur+ize
	pron	<dE1s^lfju2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to free or become free from sulphur.
desulphurization	sub
	head	desulphurize
	or	desulphurisation
	syl	de+2sul+phur:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
desulphurisation	sub
	head	desulphurize
	or	desulphurization
	syl	de+2sul+phur:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
desulphurizer	sub
	head	desulphurize
	or	desulphuriser
	syl	de+1sul+phur+2iz+er
	pos	n.
desulphuriser	sub
	head	desulphurize
	or	desulphurizer
	syl	de+1sul+phur+2is+er
	pos	n.
desultory	ety	C16: from Latin d*_esult*_orius, relating to one who vaults or jumps, hence superficial, from d*_esil*_ire to jump down, from #7de -#7+ sal*_ire to jump
desultory	1.
	syl	des+ul+to:ry
	pron	<1des*lt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	passing or jumping from one thing to another, esp. in a fitful way; unmethodical; dis?!connected.
desultory	2.
	syl	des+ul+to:ry
	pron	<1des*lt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring in a random or incidental way; haphazard.
	exam	1	a desultory thought.
desultorily	sub
	head	desultory
	syl	des+ul+2to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
desultoriness	sub
	head	desultory
	syl	des+ul+2to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
detach	ety	C17: from Old French destachier, from des- {#7dis -%1}#7+ attachier to #7attach 
detach	1.
	syl	de+tach
	pron	<di1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disengage and separate or remove, as by pulling; unfasten; disconnect.
detach	2.
	syl	de+tach
	pron	<di1t@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to separate (a small unit) from a larger, esp. for a special assignment.
detachable	sub
	head	detach
	syl	de+1tach+a:ble
	pos	adj.
detachability	sub
	head	detach
	syl	de+2tach+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
detacher	sub
	head	detach
	syl	de+1tach+er
	pos	n.
detached	1.
	syl	de+tached
	pron	<di1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	disconnected or standing apart; not attached.
	exam	1	a detached house.
detached	2.
	syl	de+tached
	pron	<di1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing no bias or emotional involvement; disinterested.
detachment	1.
	syl	de+tach+ment
	pron	<di1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	indifference to other people or to one's surroundings; aloofness.
detachment	2.
	syl	de+tach+ment
	pron	<di1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from self-interest or bias; disinterest.
detachment	3.
	syl	de+tach+ment
	pron	<di1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disengaging or separating something.
detachment	4.
	syl	de+tach+ment
	pron	<di1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being disengaged or separated; disconnection.
detachment	5.a.
	syl	de+tach+ment
	pron	<di1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the separation of a small unit from its main body, esp. of ships or troops.
detachment	5.b.
	syl	de+tach+ment
	pron	<di1t@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the unit so detached.
detail	ety	C17: from French d*'etail, from Old French de?!tailler to cut in pieces, from de- {#7dis -%1}#7+ tailler to cut; see #7tailor 
detail	1.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an item or smaller part that is considered separately; particular.
detail	2.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an item or circumstance that is insignificant or unimportant.
	exam	1	passengers' comfort was regarded as a detail.
detail	3.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	treatment of or attention to items or particulars.
	exam	1	this essay includes too much detail.
detail	4.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	items collectively; par?!ticulars.
detail	5.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or accessory section or element in a paint?!ing, building, statue, etc., esp. when considered in isolation.
detail	6.a.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of assigning personnel for a specific duty, esp. a fatigue.
detail	6.b.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the personnel selected.
detail	6.c.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the duty or assignment.
go into detail	7.
	head	detail
	syl	go into detail.
	def	to include all or most particu?!lars.
in detail	8.
	head	detail
	syl	in detail.
	def	including all or most particulars or items thoroughly.
detail	9.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to list or relate fully.
detail	10.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to select (personnel) for a specific duty.
detail	11.
	syl	de+tail
	pron	<1dEtAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or elaborate (carving, etc.) with fine delicate drawing or designs.
detail drawing	0.
	syl	de+tail draw+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a separate large-scale drawing of a small part or section of a building, machine, etc.
detailed	0.
	syl	de+tailed
	pron	<1dEtAld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many details or giving careful attention to details.
detain	ety	C15: from Old French detenir, from Latin d*_etin*_ere to hold off, keep back, from #7de -#7+ ten*_ere to hold &- de+#!tain+a@.ble adj. &- de+tain@.ee (@!di$:te$I#!ni$:) n. &- de+#!tain+ment n.
detain	1.
	syl	de+tain
	pron	<di1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay; hold back; stop.
detain	2.
	syl	de+tain
	pron	<di1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine or hold in custody; restrain.
detain	3.
	syl	de+tain
	pron	<di1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to retain or withhold.
detainer	ety	C17: from Anglo-French detener (n.), from detener to #7detain 
detainer	1.
	syl	de+tain+er
	pron	<di1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the wrongful withholding of the property of another person.
detainer	2.a.
	syl	de+tain+er
	pron	<di1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the detention of a person in custody.
detainer	2.b.
	syl	de+tain+er
	pron	<di1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ authorizing the further detention of a person already in custody.
detect	ety	C15: from Latin d*_etectus uncovered, from d*_etegere to uncover, from #7de -#7+ tegere to cover
detect	1.
	syl	de+tect
	pron	<di1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover, perceive, or notice.
	exam	1	to detect a note of sarcasm.
detect	2.
	syl	de+tect
	pron	<di1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover, or reveal (a crime, criminal, etc.).
detect	3.
	syl	de+tect
	pron	<di1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract information from (an electromagnetic wave).
detectable	sub
	head	detect
	or	detectible
	syl	de+1tect+a:ble
	pos	adj.
detectible	sub
	head	detect
	or	detectable
	syl	de+1tect+i:ble
	pos	adj.
detecter	sub
	head	detect
	syl	de+1tect+er
	pos	n.
detection	1.
	syl	de+tec+tion
	pron	<di1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of discovering or the fact of being discovered.
	exam	1	detection of crime.
detection	2.
	syl	de+tec+tion
	pron	<di1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of extracting information, esp. at audio or video frequencies, from an electromagnetic wave. See also {demodulation}.
detective	1.a.
	syl	de+tec+tive
	pron	<di1tektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a police officer who investigates crimes.
private detective	1.b.
	head	detective
	syl	private detective.
	def	an individual privately employed to investigate a crime or make other inquiries.
detective	1.c.
	syl	de+tec+tive
	pron	<di1tektiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a detective story.
detective	2.
	syl	de+tec+tive
	pron	<di1tektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in or serving for detection.
detective	3.
	syl	de+tec+tive
	pron	<di1tektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to detect.
detector	1.
	syl	de+tec+tor
	pron	<di1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that detects.
detector	2.
	syl	de+tec+tor
	pron	<di1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanical sensing device.
detector	3.
	syl	de+tec+tor
	pron	<di1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a device used in the detection of radio signals.
detector	4.
	syl	de+tec+tor
	pron	<di1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a diode, used to rectify an alternating current.
detent	ety	C17: from Old French destente, a loosening, trigger: see #7d*'etente 
detent	0.
	syl	de+tent
	pron	<di1tent>
	pos	n.
	def	the locking piece of a mechanism, often spring-loaded to check the movement of a wheel in one direction only. See also {pawl}.
d'etente	ety	French, literally: a loosening, from Old French destendre to release, from tendre to stretch
d'etente	0.
	syl	d*'e+tente
	pron	<dA1ta:nt>, French <dA1t?~at>
	pos	n.
	def	the relaxing or easing of tension, esp. between nations.
detention	ety	C16: from Latin d*_etenti*_o a keeping back; see #7detain 
detention	1.
	syl	de+ten+tion
	pron	<di1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of detaining or state of being detained.
detention	2.a.
	syl	de+ten+tion
	pron	<di1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	custody or confinement, esp. of a suspect awaiting trial.
detention	2.b.
	syl	de+ten+tion
	pron	<di1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a detention order.
detention	3.
	syl	de+ten+tion
	pron	<di1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of punishment in which a pupil is detained after school.
detention	4.
	syl	de+ten+tion
	pron	<di1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the withholding of something belonging to or claimed by another.
detention centre	0.
	syl	de+ten+tion cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a place where young persons may be detained for short periods by order of a court.
deter	ety	C16: from Latin d*_eterr*_ere, from #7de -#7+ terr*_ere to frighten
deters	infl
	head	deter
	syl	de+ters
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deterring	infl
	head	deter
	syl	de+ter+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deterred	infl
	head	deter
	syl	de+terred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
deter	0.
	syl	de+ter
	pron	<di1tR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discourage (from acting) or prevent (from occurring), usually by instilling fear, doubt, or anxiety.
determent	sub
	head	deter
	syl	de+1ter+ment
	pos	n.
deterge	ety	C17: from Latin d*_eterg*_ere to wipe away, from #7de -#7+ terg*_ere to wipe
deterge	0.
	syl	de+terge
	pron	<di1tR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash or wipe away; cleanse.
	exam	1	to deterge a wound.
detergence	alt
	head	detergency
	or	detergency
	syl	de+ter+gence
	pos	n.
detergency	0.
	or	detergence
	syl	de+ter+gen+cy
	pron	<di1tR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	cleansing power.
detergent	ety	C17: from Latin d*_eterg*_ens wiping off; see #7deterge 
detergent	1.
	syl	de+ter+gent
	pron	<di1tR:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cleansing agent, esp. a surface-active chemical such as an alkyl sulphonate, widely used in industry, laundering, shampoos, etc.
detergent	2.
	syl	de+ter+gent
	pron	<di1tR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having cleansing power.
deteriorate	ety	C16: from Late Latin d*_eteri*_or*_are, from Latin d*_eterior worse
deteriorate	1.
	syl	de+te:ri:o+rate
	pron	<di1ti*ri*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become worse or lower in quality, value, character, etc.; depreciate.
deteriorate	2.
	syl	de+te:ri:o+rate
	pron	<di1ti*ri*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wear away or disintegrate.
deterioration	sub
	head	deteriorate
	syl	de+2te:ri:o+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
deteriorative	sub
	head	deteriorate
	syl	de+1te:ri:o+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
determinable	1.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<di1tR:min*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be decided, fixed, or found out.
determinable	2.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<di1tR:min*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	liable to termination under certain conditions; terminable.
determinably	sub
	head	determinable
	syl	de+1ter+mi+na:bly
	pos	adv.
determinant	1.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nant
	pron	<di1tR:min*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to determine or affect.
determinant	2.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nant
	pron	<di1tR:min*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a factor, circumstance, etc., that influences or determines.
determinant	3.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nant
	pron	<di1tR:min*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a square array of elements that represents the sum of certain products of these elements, used to solve simultaneous equations, in vector studies, etc. Compare { {matrix} (sense 9)}.
determinate	1.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<di1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	definitely limited, defined, or fixed; distinct.
determinate	2.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<di1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {determined}.
determinate	3.a.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<di1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be predicted or deduced.
determinate	3.b.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<di1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an effect
	def	obeying the law of causality.
determinate	4.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<di1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of an inflorescence
	def	having the main and branch stems ending in flowers; cymose.
determinate	5.
	syl	de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<di1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a structure, stress, etc.
	def	able to be fully analysed or determined.
determinately	sub
	head	determinate
	syl	de+1ter+mi+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
determinateness	sub
	head	determinate
	syl	de+1ter+mi+nate+ness
	pos	n.
determination	1.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of making a decision.
determination	2.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being determined; resoluteness.
determination	3.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of ending an argument by the opinion or decision of an authority.
determination	4.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of fixing or settling the quality, limit, position, etc., of something.
determination	5.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decision or opinion reached, rendered, or settled upon.
determination	6.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a resolute movement towards some object or end.
determination	7.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the termination of an estate or interest.
determination	8.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the decision reached by a court of justice on a disputed matter.
determination	9.a.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of qualifying or limiting a proposition or concept.
determination	9.b.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the qualifications or limitations used in this process.
determination	10.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<di2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of embryonic tissues of being able to develop into only one particular tissue or organ in the adult.
determinative	1.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tive
	pron	<di1tR:min*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to or serving to settle or determine; deciding.
determinative	2.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tive
	pron	<di1tR:min*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a factor, circumstance, etc., that settles or determines.
determinative	3.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tive
	pron	<di1tR:min*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a less common word for {determiner}.
determinative	4.
	syl	de+ter+mi+na+tive
	pron	<di1tR:min*tiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a logographic writing system
	def	a logogram that bears a separate meaning, from which compounds and inflected forms are built up.
determinatively	sub
	head	determinative
	syl	de+1ter+mi+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
determinativeness	sub
	head	determinative
	syl	de+1ter+mi+na+tive+ness
	pos	n.
determine	ety	C14: from Old French determiner, from Latin d*_etermin*_are to set boundaries to, from #7de -#7+ termin*_are to limit; see #7terminate 
determine	1.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle or decide (an argument, question, etc.) conclusively, as by referring to an authority.
determine	2.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ascertain or conclude, esp. after observation or consideration.
determine	3.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or influence; give direction to.
	exam	1	experience often determines ability.
determine	4.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix in scope, extent, variety, etc..
	exam	1	the river determined the edge of the property.
determine	5.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a decision.
	exam	1	he determined never to marry.
determine	6.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to define or limit (a notion) by adding or requiring certain features or character?!istics.
determine	7.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to fix or specify the position, form, or configuration of.
	exam	1	two points determine a line.
determine	8.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	to come or bring to an end, as an estate or interest in land.
determine	9.
	syl	de+ter+mine
	pron	<di1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decide (a legal action or dispute).
determined	0.
	syl	de+ter+mined
	pron	<di1tR:mind>
	pos	adj.
	def	of unwavering mind; resolute; firm.
determinedly	sub
	head	determined
	syl	de+1ter+mined+ly
	pos	adv.
determinedness	sub
	head	determined
	syl	de+1ter+mined+ness
	pos	n.
determiner	1.
	syl	de+ter+min+er
	pron	<di1tR:min*>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, such as a number, an article, or that determines the referent or referents of a noun phrase.
determiner	2.
	syl	de+ter+min+er
	pron	<di1tR:min*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that determines.
determinism	0.
	syl	de+ter+min+ism
	pron	<di1tR:mi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that all acts, choices, and events are the inevitable consequence of antecedent sufficient causes. Compare {free will}.
determinist	sub
	head	determinism
	syl	de+1ter+min+ist
	pos	n. adj.
deterministic	sub
	head	determinism
	syl	de+2ter+min+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
deterrent	ety	C19: from Latin d*_eterr*_ens hindering; see #7deter  &- de+#!ter+rence n.
deterrent	1.
	syl	de+ter+rent
	pron	<di1ter*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that deters.
deterrent	2.
	syl	de+ter+rent
	pron	<di1ter*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a weapon or combination of weapons, esp. nuclear, held by one state, etc., to deter attack by another. {~}
deterrent	3.
	syl	de+ter+rent
	pron	<di1ter*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	tending or used to deter; restraining.
detest	ety	C16: from Latin d*_etest*_ar*_i to curse (while invoking a god as witness), from #7de -#7+ test*_ar*_i to bear witness, from testis a witness
detest	0.
	syl	de+test
	pron	<di1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dislike intensely; loathe.
detester	sub
	head	detest
	syl	de+1test+er
	pos	n.
detestable	0.
	syl	de+test+a:ble
	pron	<di1test*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or deserving to be abhorred or detested; abominable; odious.
detestability	sub
	head	detestable
	or	detestableness
	syl	de+2test+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
detestableness	sub
	head	detestable
	or	detestability
	syl	de+1test+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
detestably	sub
	head	detestable
	syl	de+1test+a:bly
	pos	adv.
detestation	1.
	syl	de+tes+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEtes1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	intense hatred; abhor?!rence.
detestation	2.
	syl	de+tes+ta+tion
	pron	<2dEtes1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is detested.
dethrone	0.
	syl	de+throne
	pron	<di1Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove from a throne or deprive of any high position or title; depose.
	exam	1	the champion was dethroned by a young boxer.
dethronement	sub
	head	dethrone
	syl	de+1throne+ment
	pos	n.
dethroner	sub
	head	dethrone
	syl	de+1thron+er
	pos	n.
detinue	ety	C15: from Old French detenue, from detenir to #7detain 
detinue	0.
	syl	det:i+nue
	pron	<1deti2nju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an action brought by a plaintiff to recover goods wrongfully detained.
Detmold	0.
	syl	Det+mold
	pron	<1detm*uld>, German <1dAtmclt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 63700 (1970).
detonate	ety	C18: from Latin d*_eton*_are to thunder down, from #7de -#7+ ton*_are to #7thunder 
detonate	0.
	syl	det:o+nate
	pron	<1det*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a bomb, mine, etc.) to explode or (of a bomb, mine, etc.) to explode; set off or be set off.
detonation	1.
	syl	det:o+na+tion
	pron	<2det*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosion or the act of exploding.
detonation	2.
	syl	det:o+na+tion
	pron	<2det*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spontaneous combustion in an internal-combustion engine of part of the mixture before it has been reached by the flame front.
detonation	3.
	syl	det:o+na+tion
	pron	<2det*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	rapid combustion, esp. that occurring within a shock wave.
detonative	sub
	head	detonation
	syl	det:o+2na+tive
	pos	adj.
detonator	1.
	syl	det:o+na+tor
	pron	<1det*2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of explosive, as in a percussion cap, used to initiate a larger explosion.
detonator	2.
	syl	det:o+na+tor
	pron	<1det*2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as an electrical generator, used to set off an explosion from a distance.
detonator	3.
	syl	det:o+na+tor
	pron	<1det*2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or object that explodes or is capable of exploding.
detour	ety	C18: from French d*'etour, from Old French destorner to divert, turn away, from des- #7de -#7+ torner to #7turn 
detour	1.
	syl	de+tour
	pron	<1dEtu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deviation from a direct, usually shorter route or course of action. {~}
detour	2.
	syl	de+tour
	pron	<1dEtu*>
	pos	n.
	def	to deviate or cause to deviate from a direct route or course of action.
detoxicate	ety	C19: #7de -#7+ -toxicate, from Latin toxicum poison; see #7toxic 
detoxicate	1.
	syl	de+tox:i+cate
	pron	<dE1toksi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid (a patient) of a poison or its effects.
detoxicate	2.
	syl	de+tox:i+cate
	pron	<dE1toksi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to counteract (a poison).
detoxicant	sub
	head	detoxicate
	syl	de+1tox:i+cant
	pos	adj. n.
detoxication	sub
	head	detoxicate
	syl	de+2tox:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
detoxifies	infl
	head	detoxify
	syl	de+tox:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
detoxifying	infl
	head	detoxify
	syl	de+tox:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
detoxified	infl
	head	detoxify
	syl	de+tox:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
detoxify	0.
	syl	de+tox:i+fy
	pron	<dE1toksi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove poison from; detoxicate. &- {de+@!tox@.i+fi+#!ca+tion}
detract	ety	C15: from Latin d*_etractus drawn away, from d*_etrahere to pull away, disparage, from #7de -#7+ trahere to drag
detract	1.
	syl	de+tract
	pron	<di1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to take away a part (of); diminish.
	exam	1	her anger detracts from her beauty.
detract	2.
	syl	de+tract
	pron	<di1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distract or divert.
detract	3.
	syl	de+tract
	pron	<di1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to belittle or disparage.
detractingly	sub
	head	detract
	syl	de+1tract+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
detractive	sub
	head	detract
	or	detractory
	syl	de+1trac+tive
	pos	adj.
detractory	sub
	head	detract
	or	detractive
	syl	de+1trac+to:ry
	pos	adj.
detractively	sub
	head	detract
	syl	de+1trac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
detractor	sub
	head	detract
	syl	de+1trac+tor
	pos	n.
detraction	1.
	syl	de+trac+tion
	pron	<di1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, circumstance, etc., that detracts.
detraction	2.
	syl	de+trac+tion
	pron	<di1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of discrediting or detracting from another's reputation, esp. by slander; disparagement.
detrain	0.
	syl	de+train
	pron	<dE1trAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to leave or cause to leave a railway train, as passengers, etc.
detrainment	sub
	head	detrain
	syl	de+1train+ment
	pos	n.
detribalise	alt
	head	detribalize
	or	detribalize
	syl	de+trib+al+ise
	pron	<dE1trIb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
detribalize	1.
	or	detribalise
	syl	de+trib+al+ize
	pron	<dE1trIb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause members of a tribe to lose their characteristic customs or social, religious, or other organizational features.
detribalize	2.
	or	detribalise
	syl	de+trib+al+ize
	pron	<dE1trIb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause tribal people to adopt urban ways of life.
detribalization	sub
	head	detribalize
	or	detribalisation
	syl	de+2trib+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
detribalisation	sub
	head	detribalize
	or	detribalization
	syl	de+2trib+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
detriment	ety	C15: from Latin d*_etr*_imentum, a rubbing off, hence damage, from d*_eterere to rub away, from #7de -#7+ terere to rub
detriment	1.
	syl	det+ri+ment
	pron	<1detrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	disadvantage or damage; harm; loss.
detriment	2.
	syl	det+ri+ment
	pron	<1detrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of disadvantage or damage.
detrimental	0.
	syl	det+ri+men+tal
	pron	<2detri1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by to
	def	harmful; injurious; prejudicial.
	exam	1	smoking can be detrimental to health.
detrimentally	sub
	head	detrimental
	syl	det+ri+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
detrition	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin d*_etr*_iti*_o, from Latin d*_etr*_itus worn away; see #7detriment 
detrition	0.
	syl	de+tri+tion
	pron	<di1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rubbing or wearing away by friction.
detritus	ety	C18: from French d*'etritus, from Latin d*_etr*_itus a rubbing away; see #7detriment 
detritus	1.
	syl	de+tri+tus
	pron	<di1trIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose mass of stones, silt, etc., worn away from rocks.
detritus	2.
	syl	de+tri+tus
	pron	<di1trIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an accumulation of disintegrated material or debris.
detrital	sub
	head	detritus
	syl	de+1tri+tal
	pos	adj.
Detroit	1.
	syl	De+troit
	pron	<di1trcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Michigan, on the Detroit River: a major Great Lakes port; largest car-manufacturing centre in the world. Pop.: 1386817 (1973 est.).
Detroit	2.
	syl	De+troit
	pron	<di1trcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central North America, flowing along the U.S.-Canadian border from Lake St. Clair to Lake Erie.
de trop	ety	literally: of too much
de trop	0.
	syl	de trop
	pron	French. <d*> <1tro>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not wanted; in the way; superfluous.
detrude	ety	C16: from Latin d*_etr*_udere to push away, from #7de -#7+ tr*_udere to thrust
detrude	0.
	syl	de+trude
	pron	<di1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force down or thrust away or out.
detrusion	sub
	head	detrude
	syl	de+tru+sion
	pron	<di1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
detruncate	0.
	syl	de+trun+cate
	pron	<di:1tr^GkAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {truncate}.
detruncation	sub
	head	detruncate
	syl	de+trun+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
detumescence	ety	C17: from Latin d*_etumescere to cease swelling, from #7de -#7+ tumescere, from tum*_ere to swell
detumescence	0.
	syl	de+tu+mes+cence
	pron	<2dEtju1mes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the subsidence of a swelling, esp. the return of a swollen organ, such as the penis, to the flaccid state.
Deucalion	0.
	syl	Deu:ca:li:on
	pron	<dju:1kAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the son of Prometheus and, with his wife Pyrrha, the only survivor on earth of a flood sent by Zeus ({Deucalion's flood) }. Together, they were allowed to repopulate the world by throwing stones over their shoulders, which became men and women.
deuce	ety	C15: from Old French deus two, from Latin duos, accusative masculine of duo two
deuce	H1.1.a.
	syl	deuce
	pron	<dju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a playing card or dice with two pips or spots; two.
deuce	H1.1.b.
	syl	deuce
	pron	<dju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a throw of two in dice.
deuce	H1.2.
	syl	deuce
	pron	<dju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, table tennis, etc.
	def	a tied score (in tennis 40-all) that requires one player to gain two successive points to win the game.
deuce	ety	C17: probably special use of #7deuce %1 (in the sense: lowest throw at dice)
deuce	H2.1.
	syl	deuce
	pron	<dju:s>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression of annoyance or frustration.
what the deuce	infl
	head	deuce
	syl	what the deuce
where the deuce	infl
	head	deuce
	syl	where the deuce
deuced	1.
	syl	deu+ced
	pron	<1dju:sid>, <dju:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	intensifier, usually qualifying something undesirable
	def	damned; confound?!ed.
	exam	1	he's a deuced idiot.
deucedly	sub
	head	deuced
	syl	deu+ced+ly
	pos	adv.
Deurne	0.
	syl	Deur+ne
	pron	Flemish <1d$o:rn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Belgium, a suburb of E Antwerp: site of Antwerp airport. Pop.: 80766 (1970).
Deus	ety	related to Greek Zeus 
Deus	0.
	syl	De:us
	pron	Latin. <1dAus>
	pos	n.
	def	God.
deus ex machina	ety	literally: god out of a machine, translating Greek theos ek m*_ekhan*_es 
deus ex machina	1.
	syl	de:us ex mach:i+na
	pron	Latin. <1dAus> <eks> <1m@kin*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek and Roman drama
	def	a god introduced into a play to resolve the plot.
deus ex machina	2.
	syl	de:us ex mach:i+na
	pron	Latin. <1dAus> <eks> <1m@kin*>
	pos	n.
	def	any unlikely or artificial device serving this purpose.
Deut	0.
	syl	Deut.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Deuteronomy.
deuteragonist	ety	C19: from Greek deuterag*_onist*_es, from #7deutero -#7+ ag*_onist*_es contestant, actor
deuteragonist	0.
	syl	deu+ter+ag:o+nist
	pron	<2dju:t*1r@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek drama
	def	the character next in importance to the protagonist, esp. the antagonist.
deuteranope	0.
	syl	deu+ter:a+nope
	pron	<1dju:t*r*2n*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has deuteranopia.
deuteranopia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7deutero- (referring to the second primary colour, green)#7+an -#7+ Greek -ops eye
deuteranopia	0.
	syl	deu+ter:a?!+no+pi:a
	pron	<2dju:t*r*1n*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see the colour green; green blindness.
deuteranopic	sub
	head	deuteranopia
	syl	deu+ter+an+op+ic
	pron	<2dju:t*r*1nopik>
	pos	adj.
deuterate	0.
	syl	deu+ter+ate
	pron	<1dju:t*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or combine with deuterium.
deuteride	0.
	syl	deu+ter+ide
	pron	<1dju:t*2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound of deuterium with some other element. It is analogous to a hydride.
deuterium	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7deutero -#7, -#7ium ; from the fact that it is the second heaviest hydrogen isotope
deuterium	0.
	syl	deu+ter+i:um
	pron	<dju:1ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a stable isotope of hydrogen, occurring in natural hydrogen (156 parts per million) and in heavy water: used as a tracer in chemistry and biology. Symbol: D or %2H; atomic no.: 1; atomic wt.: 2.014; boiling pt.: -249.7?%C.
deuterium oxide	0.
	syl	deu+ter+i:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {heavy water}.
deutero-	ety	from Greek deuteros second
deuto-	infl
	head	deutero-
	syl	deu:to-
deutero-	1.
	syl	deu:ter:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	second or secondary.
	exam	1	deuterogamy;
	exam	2	deuterium.
deutero-	2.
	syl	deu:ter:o-
	usage	before a vowel; in chemistry
	def	indicating the presence of deuterium.
deuterogamy	0.
	syl	deu+ter+og:a+my
	pron	<2dju:t*1rog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {digamy}.
deuterogamist	sub
	head	deuterogamy
	syl	deu+ter+1og:a+mist
	pos	n.
deuteron	0.
	syl	deu+ter+on
	pron	<1dju:t*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the nucleus of a deuterium atom, consisting of one proton and one neutron.
Deuteronomist	0.
	syl	Deu+ter+on:o+mist
	pron	<2dju:t*1ron*mist>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the writers of Deuteronomy.
Deuteronomy	ety	from Late Latin Deuteronomium, from Greek Deuteronomion; see #7deutero -#7, -#7nomy 
Deuteronomy	0.
	syl	Deu+ter+on:o+my
	pron	<2dju:t*1ron*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth book of the Old Testament, containing a second statement of the Mosaic Law.
Deuteronomic	sub
	head	Deuteronomy
	syl	Deu+ter:o+no+mic
	pron	<2dju:t*r*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
deuteroplasm	alt
	head	deutoplasm
	or	deutoplasm
	syl	deu+te:ro+plasm
	pron	<1dju:?!t*r*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
deutoplasm	0.
	or	deuteroplasm
	syl	deu+to+plasm
	pron	<1dju:t*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	nutritive material in a cell, esp. the yolk in a developing ovum.
deutoplasmic	sub
	head	deutoplasm
	or	deutoplastic
	syl	deu+to+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
deutoplastic	sub
	head	deutoplasm
	or	deutoplasmic
	syl	deu+to+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
Deutsche Mark	0.
	syl	Deut+sche Mark
	pron	<1dciC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of West Germany, divided into 100 pfennigs. Abbrev.: {DM}
Deutschland	0.
	syl	Deutsch+land
	pron	<1dciC2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Germany}.
deutzia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Jean Deutz, 18th-century Dutch patron of botany
deutzia	0.
	syl	deut+zi:a
	pron	<1dju:tsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any saxifragaceous shrub of the genus cultivated for their clusters of white or pink spring-blooming flowers.
Deux-Sevres	0.
	syl	Deux-S*`evres
	qual	French
	def	d$o #!s$e$:vr) a department of W France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Niort. Pop.: 342383 (1975). Area: 6054 sq. km (2361 sq. miles).
deva	ety	C19: from Sanskrit: god
deva	0.
	syl	de:va
	pron	<1dAv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hinduism and Buddhism
	def	a divine being or god.
Eamon	infl
	head	de Valera
	syl	Ea:mon
	pron	<1Am*n>
	pos	n.
de Valera	0.
	syl	de Va:ler:a
	pron	<de> <v*1le*r*>, <-1li*->
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1975, Irish statesman; president of Sinn Fein (1917) and of the D*'ail (1918-22); formed the nationalist Fianna Fail party (1927); prime minister (1937-48; 1951-54; 1957-59) and president (1959-73) of the Irish Republic.
devaluation	1.
	syl	de+val:u:a+tion
	pron	<dE2v@lju:1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decrease in the exchange value of a currency against gold or other currencies, brought about by a government. Compare { {depreciation} (sense 4)}.
devaluation	2.
	syl	de+val:u:a+tion
	pron	<dE2v@lju:1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reduction in value, status, importance, etc.
devaluate	alt
	head	devalue
	or	devalue
	syl	de+val:u+ate
	pron	<dE1v@lju:2At>
	pos	vb.
devalues	infl
	head	devalue
	or	devaluates
	syl	de+val:ues
	pos	vb.
devaluing	infl
	head	devalue
	or	devaluating
	syl	de+val:u+ing
	pos	vb.
devalued	infl
	head	devalue
	or	devaluated
	syl	de+val+ued
	pos	vb.
devaluates	infl
	head	devalue
	or	devalues
	syl	de+val:u+ates
	pos	vb.
devaluating	infl
	head	devalue
	or	devaluing
	syl	de+val:u+at+ing
	pos	vb.
devaluated	infl
	head	devalue
	or	devalued
	syl	de+val:u+at+ed.
	pos	vb.
devalue	1.
	or	devaluate
	syl	de+val:ue
	pron	<dE1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce (a currency) or (of a currency) be reduced in exchange value.
devalue	2.
	or	devaluate
	syl	de+val:ue
	pron	<dE1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the value or worth of (something).
Devanagari	ety	C18: from Sanskrit: alphabet of the gods, from deva god+ nagari an Indian alphabet
Devanagari	0.
	syl	De+va+na+ga+ri
	pron	<2dAv*1na:g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a syllabic script in which Sanskrit, Hindi, and other modern languages of India are written.
devastate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_evast*_are, from #7de -#7+ vast*_are to ravage; related to vastus waste, empty
devastate	1.
	syl	dev+as+tate
	pron	<1dev*2stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay waste or make desolate; ravage; destroy.
devastate	2.
	syl	dev+as+tate
	pron	<1dev*2stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to confound or overwhelm.
devastation	sub
	head	devastate
	syl	dev+as+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
devastative	sub
	head	devastate
	syl	dev+as+2ta+tive
	pos	adj.
devastator	sub
	head	devastate
	syl	dev+as+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
develop	ety	C19: from Old French desveloper to unwrap, from des- {#7dis -%1}#7+ veloper to wrap; see #7envelop 
develop	1.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring to a later or more advanced or expanded stage; grow or cause to grow gradually.
develop	2.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to elaborate or work out in detail.
develop	3.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disclose or unfold (thoughts, a plot, etc.) gradually or (of thoughts, etc.) to be gradually disclosed or unfolded.
develop	4.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring into existence; generate or be generated.
	exam	1	he developed a new faith in God.
develop	5.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve the value or change the use of (land), as by building.
develop	6.a.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat (film, plate, or paper previously exposed to light, or the latent image in such material) with chemical solutions in order to produce a visible image.
develop	6.b.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to process (photographic material) in order to produce negatives and prints.
develop	7.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to progress or cause to progress from simple to complex stages in the growth of an individual or the evolution of a species.
develop	8.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to elaborate upon (a musical theme) by varying the melody, key, etc.
develop	9.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to expand (a function or expression) in the form of a series.
develop	10.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to project or roll out (a surface) onto a plane without stretching or shrinking any element.
develop	11.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to bring (a piece) into play from its initial position on the back rank.
develop	12.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contract (a disease or illness).
develop	13.
	syl	de+vel+op
	pron	<di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to disclose or reveal.
developable	sub
	head	develop
	syl	de+1vel+op+a:ble
	pos	adj.
developer	1.
	syl	de+vel+op+er
	pron	<di1vel*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that develops something, esp. a person who develops property.
developer	2.
	syl	de+vel+op+er
	pron	<di1vel*p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a solution of a chemical reducing agent that converts the latent image recorded in the emulsion of a film or paper into a visible image.
development	1.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of growing, progressing, or developing.
development	2.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the product or result of developing.
development	3.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact, event, or happening, esp. one that changes a situation.
development	4.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or tract of land that has been de?!veloped.
development	5.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {development section}. the section of a movement, usually in sonata form, in which the basic musical themes are developed.
development	6.a.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of developing pieces.
development	6.b.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which they are developed.
development	6.c.
	syl	de+vel+op+ment
	pron	<di1vel*pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of the pieces in the early part of a game with reference to their attacking potential or defensive efficiency.
developmental	sub
	head	development
	syl	de+2vel+op+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
developmentally	sub
	head	development
	syl	de+2vel+op+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
Deventer	0.
	syl	De+ven+ter
	pron	<1dAv*nt*>, Dutch <1dAv*nt*r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the E Netherlands, in Overijssel province, on the River IJssel: medieval intellectual centre; early centre of Dutch printing. Pop.: 63979 (1973 est.).
Robert	infl
	head	Devereux
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Devereux	0.
	syl	Dev:e:reux
	pron	<1dev*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (2nd Earl of) {Essex}.
devest	0.
	syl	de+vest
	pron	<di1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare variant spelling of {divest}.
Devi	ety	Sanskrit: goddess; see #7deva 
Devi	0.
	syl	De:vi
	pron	<1dAvE>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu goddess and embodiment of the female energy of Siva.
deviant	1.
	syl	de+vi+ant
	pron	<1dEvi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating, as from what is considered acceptable behaviour.
deviant	2.
	syl	de+vi+ant
	pron	<1dEvi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose behaviour, esp. sexual behaviour, deviates from what is considered to be acceptable.
deviance	sub
	head	deviant
	syl	de+vi+ance
	pos	n.
deviate	ety	C17: from Late Latin d*_evi*_are to turn aside from the direct road, from #7de -#7+ via road
deviate	1.
	syl	de+vi+ate
	pron	<1dEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to differ or diverge or cause to differ or diverge, as in belief or thought.
deviate	2.
	syl	de+vi+ate
	pron	<1dEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to turn aside or cause to turn aside; diverge or cause to diverge.
deviate	3.
	syl	de+vi+ate
	pron	<1dEvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to depart from an accepted standard or convention.
deviate	4.
	syl	de+vi+ate
	pron	<1di:viit>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for { {deviant} (sense 2)}.
deviator	sub
	head	deviate
	syl	de+vi:2a+tor
	pos	n.
deviatory	sub
	head	deviate
	syl	de+vi:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
deviation	1.
	syl	de+vi:a+tion
	pron	<2dEvi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or result of deviating.
deviation	2.
	syl	de+vi:a+tion
	pron	<2dEvi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the difference between an observed value in a series of such values and their arithmetic mean.
deviation	3.
	syl	de+vi:a+tion
	pron	<2dEvi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the error of a compass due to local magnetic disturbances.
deviationism	0.
	syl	de+vi:a+tion+ism
	pron	<2dEvi1AS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	ideological deviation (esp. from orthodox Communism).
deviationist	sub
	head	deviationism
	syl	de+vi:1a+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
device	ety	C13: from Old French devis purpose, contrivance and devise difference, intention, from deviser to divide, control; see #7devise 
device	1.
	syl	de+vice
	pron	<di1vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or tool used for a specific task; contrivance.
device	2.
	syl	de+vice
	pron	<di1vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan or plot, esp. a clever or evil one; scheme; trick.
device	3.
	syl	de+vice
	pron	<di1vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental pattern or picture, as in embroidery.
device	4.
	syl	de+vice
	pron	<di1vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a written, printed, or painted design or figure, used as a heraldic sign, emblem, trademark, etc.
device	5.
	syl	de+vice
	pron	<di1vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular pattern of words, figures of speech, etc., used in literature to produce an effect on the reader.
device	6.
	syl	de+vice
	pron	<di1vIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act or process of planning or devising.
leave (someone) to his own devices	7.
	head	device
	syl	leave (someone) to his own devices.
	def	to leave (someone) alone to do as he wishes.
devil	ety	Old English d*_eofol, from Latin diabolus, from Greek diabolos enemy, accuser, slanderer, from diaballein, literally: to throw across, hence, to slander
devil	1.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol. (often cap.
	def	the chief spirit of evil and enemy of God, often represented as the ruler of hell and often depicted as a human figure with horns, cloven hoofs, and tail.
devil	2.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	one of the subordinate evil spirits of traditional Jewish and Christian belief.
devil	3.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal regarded as cruel, wicked, or ill-natured.
devil	4.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal regarded as unfortunate or wretched.
	exam	1	that poor devil was ill for months.
devil	5.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal regarded as clever, daring, mischievous, or energetic.
devil	6.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something difficult or annoying.
devil	7.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	the opposite of truth; an error, lie, or false belief in sin, sickness, and death.
devil	8.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a ghost.
devil	9.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable furnace or brazier, esp. one used in road-making or one used by plumbers. Compare { {salamander} (sense 7)}.
devil	10.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mechanical devices, such as a machine for making wooden screws or a rag-tearing machine.
devil	11.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {printer's devil}.
devil	12.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in England
	def	a junior barrister who does work for another in order to gain experience, usually for a half fee.
between the devil and the deep blue sea	13.
	head	devil
	syl	between the devil and the deep blue sea.
	def	between equally undesirable alternatives.
give the devil his due	15.
	head	devil
	syl	give the devil his due.
	def	to acknowledge the talent or the success of an opponent or unpleasant person.
devil	16.a.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	to fail or become dissipated.
devil	16.b.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	interj.
	def	used to express annoyance with the person causing it.
like the devil	17.
	head	devil
	syl	like the devil.
	def	with great speed, determination, etc.
play the devil with	18.
	head	devil
	syl	play the devil with.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make much worse; upset considerably.
	exam	1	the damp plays the devil with my rheumatism.
devil	19.a.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause a commotion.
devil	19.b.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a great protest.
talk	20.
	head	devil
	or	speak of the devil
	syl	talk
	pos	interj.
	def	used when an absent person who has been the subject of conversation appears.
devil	21.a.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	used in such phrases as {what the devil, where the devil}, etc.
devil	21.b.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclamation of anger, surprise, disgust, etc.
the devil's own	22.
	head	devil
	syl	the devil's own.
	def	a very difficult or problematic (thing).
(let) the devil take the hindmost	23.
	head	devil
	syl	(let) the devil take the hindmost.
	def	look after oneself and leave others to their fate.
the devil to pay	24.
	head	devil
	syl	the devil to pay.
	def	problems or trouble to be faced as a consequence of an action.
the very devil	25.
	head	devil
	syl	the very devil.
	def	something very difficult or awkward. {~} {+ils, +il+ling, +illed} {+ils, +il+ing, +iled}.
devil	26.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to harass, vex, torment, etc.
devil	27.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (esp. meat, poultry, or fish) by coating with a highly flavoured spiced paste or mixture of condiments before cooking.
devil	28.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear (rags) with a devil.
devil	29.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve as a printer's devil.
devil	30.
	syl	dev+il
	pron	<1devL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to do hackwork, esp. for a lawyer or author; perform arduous tasks, often without pay or recognition of one's services.
devilfish	infl
	or	devilfishes
	syl	dev:il+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
devilfishes	infl
	head	devilfish
	or	devilfish
	syl	dev:il+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
devilfish	1.
	syl	dev:il+fish
	pron	<1devL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {devil ray}. another name for {manta} (the fish).
devilfish	2.
	syl	dev:il+fish
	pron	<1devL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {octopus}.
devilish	1.
	syl	dev+il+ish
	pron	<1dev*liS>, <1devliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or befitting a devil; diabolic; fiendish.
devilishly	sub
	head	devilish
	syl	dev+il+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
devilishness	sub
	head	devilish
	syl	dev+il+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Dawie	infl
	head	de Villiers
	syl	Daw:ie
	pron	<1da:wi>
	pos	n.
de Villiers	0.
	syl	de Vil:liers
	pron	<d*> <1vilj*z>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, South African Rugby Union footballer: halfback for the Springboks (1962-70).
devil-may-care	0.
	syl	dev:il-may-care
	pos	adj.
	def	careless or reckless; happy-go-lucky.
	exam	1	a devil-may-care attitude.
devilment	0.
	syl	dev+il+ment
	pron	<1devLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	devilish or mischievous conduct.
devilry	ety	C18: from French diablerie, from diable #7devil 
deviltry	alt
	head	devilry
	or	devilry
	syl	dev+il+try
	pos	n.
devilries	infl
	head	devilry
	or	deviltries
	syl	dev+il+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
deviltries	infl
	head	devilry
	or	devilries
	syl	dev+il+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
devilry	1.
	or	deviltry
	syl	dev+il+ry
	pron	<1devLri>
	pos	n.
	def	reckless or malicious fun or mischief.
devilry	2.
	or	deviltry
	syl	dev+il+ry
	pron	<1devLri>
	pos	n.
	def	wickedness or cruelty.
devilry	3.
	or	deviltry
	syl	dev+il+ry
	pron	<1devLri>
	pos	n.
	def	black magic or other forms of diabolism.
devil's advocate	ety	translation of New Latin advoc*_atus diabol*_i 
devil's advocate	1.
	syl	dev+il's ad+vo+cate
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates an opposing or unpopular view, often for the sake of argument.
devil's advocate	2.
	syl	dev+il's ad+vo+cate
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the official appointed to put the case against the beatification or canonization of a candidate. Technical name: {pro+mo+tor fi+de@.i} (pr$$$u#!m$$$ut@$$: f$I#!de$Ii$:).
devil's bit	0.
	syl	dev+il's bit
	pos	n.
	def	short for {devil's bit scabious} (see { {scabious} %2 (sense 3)}).
devil's coach-horse	0.
	syl	dev+il's coach-horse
	pos	n.
	def	a large black rove beetle, with large jaws and ferocious habits.
devil's darning needle	0.
	syl	dev+il's darn+ing nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for a {dragonfly}.
devil's food cake	0.
	syl	dev+il's food cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a rich chocolate cake.
Devil's Island	0.
	syl	Dev+il's Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three Safety Islands, off the coast of French Guiana: formerly a leper colony, then a French penal colony from 1895 until 1938. Area: less than 2 sq. km (1 sq. mile). French name: {*^Ile du Diable}.
devils-on-horseback	0.
	syl	dev:ils-on-horse:back
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {angels-on-horse?!back}.
devious	ety	C16: from Latin d*_evius lying to one side of the road, from #7de -#7+ via road
devious	1.
	syl	de+vi+ous
	pron	<1dEvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sincere or candid; deceitful; underhand.
devious	2.
	syl	de+vi+ous
	pron	<1dEvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a route or course of action
	def	rambling; indirect; roundabout.
devious	3.
	syl	de+vi+ous
	pron	<1dEvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	going astray from a proper or accepted way; erring.
deviously	sub
	head	devious
	syl	de+vi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
deviousness	sub
	head	devious
	syl	de+vi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
devisable	1.
	syl	de+vis+a:ble
	pron	<di1vIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of property, esp. realty
	def	capable of being transferred by will.
devisable	2.
	syl	de+vis+a:ble
	pron	<di1vIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be invented, contrived, or devised.
devisal	0.
	syl	de+vis+al
	pron	<di1vIzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inventing, contriving, or devising; contrivance.
devise	ety	C15: from Old French deviser to divide, apportion, intend, from Latin d*_ividere to #7divide 
devise	1.
	syl	de+vise
	pron	<di1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work out, contrive, or plan (something) in one's mind.
devise	2.
	syl	de+vise
	pron	<di1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to dispose of (property, esp. real property) by will.
devise	3.
	syl	de+vise
	pron	<di1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to imagine or guess.
devise	4.a.
	syl	de+vise
	pron	<di1vIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a disposition of property by will.
devise	4.b.
	syl	de+vise
	pron	<di1vIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the property so transmitted. Compare { {bequeath} (sense 1)}.
devise	5.
	syl	de+vise
	pron	<di1vIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a will or clause in a will disposing of real property. Compare { {bequest} (sense 2)}.
deviser	sub
	head	devise
	syl	de+1vis+er
	pos	n.
devisee	0.
	syl	de+vi+see
	pron	<divI1zE>, <2devi->
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person to whom property, esp. realty, is devised by will. Compare {legatee}.
devisor	0.
	syl	de+vi+sor
	pron	<di1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person who devises property, esp. realty, by will.
devitalise	alt
	head	devitalize
	or	devitalize
	syl	de+vi+tal+ise
	pron	<dE1vIt*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
devitalize	0.
	or	devitalise
	syl	de+vi+tal+ize
	pron	<dE1vIt*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower or destroy the vitality of; make weak or lifeless.
	exam	1	the war devitalized the economy.
devitalization	sub
	head	devitalize
	or	devitalisation
	syl	de+2vi+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
devitalisation	sub
	head	devitalize
	or	devitalization
	syl	de+2vi+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
devitrifies	infl
	head	devitrify
	syl	de+vit+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
devitrifying	infl
	head	devitrify
	syl	de+vit+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
devitrified	infl
	head	devitrify
	syl	de+vit+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
devitrify	1.
	syl	de+vit+ri+fy
	pron	<dE1vitri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change from a vitreous state to a crystalline state.
devitrify	2.
	syl	de+vit+ri+fy
	pron	<dE1vitri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose the properties of a glass and become brittle and opaque.
devitrification	sub
	head	devitrify
	syl	de+2vit+ri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
devocalize	alt
	head	devoice
	or	devoice
	syl	de+vo+cal+ize
	pron	<di?!:1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
devocalise	infl
	head	devoice
	syl	de+vo+cal+ise
	pron	<di?!:1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
devoice	0.
	or	devocalize
	syl	de+voice
	pron	<dE1vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to make (a voiced speech sound) voiceless.
devoid	0.
	syl	de+void
	pron	<di1vcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	destitute or void (of); free (from).
devoirs	ety	C13: from Old French: duty, from devoir to be obliged to, owe, from Latin d*_eb*_ere; see #7debt 
devoirs	0.
	syl	de+voirs
	pron	<d*1vwa:>, French <d*1vwar>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	compliments or respects; courteous attentions.
devolution	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin d*_evol*_uti*_o a rolling down, from Latin d*_evolvere to roll down, sink into; see #7devolve 
devolution	1.
	syl	de+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2dEv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, fact, or result of devolving.
devolution	2.
	syl	de+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2dEv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a passing onwards or downwards from one stage to another.
devolution	3.
	syl	de+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2dEv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {degeneration} (sense 3)}.
devolution	4.
	syl	de+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2dEv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a transfer or allocation of authority, esp. from a central government to regional governments or particular interests.
devolutionary	sub
	head	devolution
	syl	de+vo+1lu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
devolve	ety	C15: from Latin d*_evolvere to roll down, fall into, from #7de -#7+ volvere to roll
devolve	1.
	syl	de+volve
	pron	<di1volv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by on, upon, to, etc.
	def	to pass or cause to pass to a successor or substitute, as duties, power, etc.
devolve	2.
	syl	de+volve
	pron	<di1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon; Law. of an estate, etc.
	def	to pass to another by operation of law, esp. on intestacy or bankruptcy.
devolve	3.
	syl	de+volve
	pron	<di1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to depend (on).
	exam	1	your argument devolves on how you interpret this clause.
devolve	4.
	syl	de+volve
	pron	<di1volv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to roll down or cause to roll down.
devolvement	sub
	head	devolve
	syl	de+1volve+ment
	pos	n.
Devon	1.
	syl	Dev+on
	pron	<1devN>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW England, between the Bristol Channel and the English Channel, including the island of Lundy: hilly, rising to the uplands of Exmoor and Dartmoor, with wooded river valleys and a rugged coastline. Administrative centre: Exeter. Pop.: 942100 (1976 est.). Area: 6711 sq. km (2591 sq. miles).
Devon	2.
	syl	Dev+on
	pron	<1devN>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of large red cattle originally from Devon.
Devonian	1.
	syl	De+vo+ni:an
	pron	<d*1v*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the fourth period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Silurian and Carboniferous periods, lasting for 50 million years during which amphibians first appeared.
Devonian	2.
	syl	De+vo+ni:an
	pron	<d*1v*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Devon.
the	3.
	head	Devonian
	syl	the.
	def	the Devonian period or rock system.
Devonshire cream	0.
	syl	Dev+on+shire cream
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {clotted cream}.
Devonshire split	0.
	syl	Dev+on+shire split
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of yeast bun split open and served with whipped cream or butter and jam. Also called: {Cornish split, split}.
devote	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ev*_otus devoted, solemnly promised, from d*_evov*_ere to vow; see #7de -#7, vow 
devote	1.
	syl	de+vote
	pron	<di1v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply or dedicate (oneself, time, money, etc.) to some pursuit, cause, etc.
devote	2.
	syl	de+vote
	pron	<di1v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to curse or doom.
devotement	sub
	head	devote
	syl	de+1vote+ment
	pos	n.
devoted	1.
	syl	de+vot+ed
	pron	<di1v*utid>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or demonstrating loyalty or devotion; ardent; devout.
devoted	2.
	syl	de+vot+ed
	pron	<di1v*utid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	set apart, dedicated, or consecrated.
devotedly	sub
	head	devoted
	syl	de+1vot+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
devotedness	sub
	head	devoted
	syl	de+1vot+ed+ness
	pos	n.
devotee	1.
	syl	dev:o+tee
	pron	<2dev*1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person ardently enthusiastic about or devoted to something, such as a sport or pastime.
devotee	2.
	syl	dev:o+tee
	pron	<2dev*1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a zealous follower of a religion.
devotion	1.
	syl	de+vo+tion
	pron	<di1v*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	strong attachment (to) or affection (for a cause, person, etc.) marked by dedicated loyalty.
devotion	2.
	syl	de+vo+tion
	pron	<di1v*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	religious zeal; piety.
devotion	3.
	syl	de+vo+tion
	pron	<di1v*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	religious observance or prayers.
devotional	1.
	syl	de+vo+tion+al
	pron	<di1v*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characterized by, or conducive to devotion.
devotional	2.
	syl	de+vo+tion+al
	pron	<di1v*uS*nL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a short religious or prayer service.
devotionality	sub
	head	devotional
	or	devotionalness
	syl	de+2vo+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
devotionalness	sub
	head	devotional
	or	devotionality
	syl	de+1vo+tion+al+ness
	pos	n.
devotionally	sub
	head	devotional
	syl	de+1vo+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
devour	ety	C14: from Old French devourer, from Latin d*_evor*_are to gulp down, from #7de -#7+ vor*_are to consume greedily; see #7voracious 
devour	1.
	syl	de+vour
	pron	<di1vau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to swallow or eat up greedily or voraciously.
devour	2.
	syl	de+vour
	pron	<di1vau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to waste or destroy; consume.
	exam	1	the flames devoured the curtains.
devour	3.
	syl	de+vour
	pron	<di1vau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consume greedily or avidly with the senses or mind.
	exam	1	he devoured the manuscripts.
devour	4.
	syl	de+vour
	pron	<di1vau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engulf or absorb.
	exam	1	the flood devoured the land.
devourer	sub
	head	devour
	syl	de+1vour+er
	pos	n.
devouringly	sub
	head	devour
	syl	de+1vour+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
devout	ety	C13: from Old French devot, from Late Latin d*_ev*_otus, from Latin: faithful; see #7devote 
devout	1.
	syl	de+vout
	pron	<di1vaut>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply religious; reverent.
devout	2.
	syl	de+vout
	pron	<di1vaut>
	pos	adj.
	def	sincere; earnest; heartfelt.
	exam	1	a devout confession.
devoutly	sub
	head	devout
	syl	de+1vout+ly
	pos	adv.
devoutness	sub
	head	devout
	syl	de+1vout+ness
	pos	n.
Hugo	infl
	head	De Vries
	syl	Hu:go
	pron	<1hy:$xo:>
	pos	n.
De Vries	0.
	syl	De Vries
	pron	Dutch <d*> <1vrEs>
	pos	n.
	def	1848-1935, Dutch botanist, who rediscovered Mendel's laws and developed the mutation theory of evolution.
dew	ety	Old English d*_eaw; related to Old High German tou dew, Old Norse d*"ogg 
dew	1.a.
	syl	dew
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	drops of water condensed on a cool surface, esp. at night, from vapour in the air.
dew	1.b.
	syl	dew
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	dewdrop.
dew	2.
	syl	dew
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something like or suggestive of this, esp. in freshness.
	exam	1	the dew of youth.
dew	3.
	syl	dew
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	small drops of moisture, such as tears.
dew	4.
	syl	dew
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to moisten with or as with dew.
dewan	ety	C17: from Hindi d*_iw*_an, from Persian d*_evan register, book of accounts; see #7divan 
diwan	alt
	head	dewan
	or	dewan
	syl	di+wan
	pron	<di1wa:n>
	pos	n.
dewan	0.
	or	diwan
	syl	de+wan
	pron	<di1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in India
	def	the chief minister or finance minister of a state ruled by an Indian prince.
Dewar	0.
	syl	Dew:ar
	pron	<1dju:*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James}. 1842-1923, Scottish chemist and physicist. He worked on the liquefaction of gases and the properties of matter at low temperature, invented the vacuum flask, and (with Sir Frederick Abel) was the first to prepare cordite.
Dewar flask	ety	C20: named after Sir James D#7ewar 
Dewar flask	0.
	syl	Dew:ar flask
	pos	n.
	def	a type of vacuum flask, esp. one used in scientific experiments to keep liquid air, helium, etc.; Thermos.
dewberries	infl
	head	dewberry
	syl	dew+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dewberry	1.
	syl	dew+ber:ry
	pron	<1dju:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any trailing bramble, such as of North America and of Europe and NW Asia, having blue-black fruits.
dewberry	2.
	syl	dew+ber:ry
	pron	<1dju:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any such plant.
dewclaw	1.
	syl	dew+claw
	pron	<1dju:2klc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonfunctional claw in dogs; the rudimentary first digit.
dewclaw	2.
	syl	dew+claw
	pron	<1dju:2klc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an analogous rudimentary hoof in deer, goats, etc.
dewclawed	sub
	head	dewclaw
	syl	dew+2clawed
	pos	adj.
dewdrop	1.
	syl	dew+drop
	pron	<1dju:2drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a drop of dew.
dewdrop	2.
	syl	dew+drop
	pron	<1dju:2drop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. euphemistic.
	def	a drop of mucus on the end of one's nose.
John	infl
	head	Dewey
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Dewey	0.
	syl	Dew:ey
	pron	<1dju:i>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1952, U.S. pragmatist philosopher and educator: an exponent of progressivism in education, he formulated an instrumentalist theory of learning through experience. His works include (1899), (1916), and (1938).
Dewey Decimal System	ety	C19: named after Melvil Dewey (1851-1931), U.S. educator who invented the system
Dewey Decimal System	0.
	syl	Dew:ey Dec:i+mal Sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a frequently used system of library book classification and arrangement with ten main subject classes. Also called: {decimal classification}. Abbrev.: {DDS}
Peter	infl
	head	de Wint
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
de Wint	0.
	syl	de Wint
	pron	<d*> <1wint>
	pos	n.
	def	1784-1849, English landscape painter.
dewlap	ety	C14 dewlappe, from #7dew (probably changed by folk etymology from an earlier form of different meaning)+{#7lap %1} (from Old English l@appa hanging flap), perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish dogl@ap 
dewlap	1.
	syl	dew+lap
	pron	<1dju:2l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose fold of skin hanging from beneath the throat in cattle, dogs, etc.
dewlap	2.
	syl	dew+lap
	pron	<1dju:2l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	loose skin on an elderly person's throat.
dewlapped	sub
	head	dewlap
	syl	dew+2lapped
	pos	adj.
DEW line	0.
	syl	DEW line
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	distant early warning line, a network of sensors situated mainly in Arctic regions to give early warning of airborne attack on North America.
dew point	0.
	syl	dew point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which water vapour in the air becomes saturated and dew begins to form.
dew pond	0.
	syl	dew pond
	pos	n.
	def	a small natural pond.
Dewsbury	0.
	syl	Dews+bur:y
	pron	<1dju:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire: woollen industry. Pop.: 51310 (1971).
dew-worm	0.
	syl	dew-worm
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian informal.
	def	any large earthworm that can be seen at night and is used as fishing bait.
dewier	infl
	head	dewy
	syl	dew:i+er
	pos	adj.
dewiest	infl
	head	dewy
	syl	dew+i:est.
	pos	adj.
dewy	1.
	syl	dew:y
	pron	<1dju:i>
	pos	adj.
	def	moist with or as with dew.
	exam	1	a dewy complexion.
dewy	2.
	syl	dew:y
	pron	<1dju:i>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling dew.
dewy	3.
	syl	dew:y
	pron	<1dju:i>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	suggesting, falling, or refreshing like dew.
	exam	1	dewy sleep.
dewily	sub
	head	dewy
	syl	dew:i+ly
	pos	adv.
dewiness	sub
	head	dewy
	syl	dew:i+ness
	pos	n.
dewy-eyed	0.
	syl	dew:y-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	naive, innocent, or trusting, esp. in a romantic or childlike way.
Dexedrine	0.
	syl	Dex+e:drine
	pron	<1deksi2drEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {dextroampheta?!mine}.
dexter	ety	C16: from Latin; compare Greek dexios on the right hand
dexter	H1.1.
	syl	dex+ter
	pron	<1dekst*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or located on the right side.
dexter	H1.2.
	syl	dex+ter
	pron	<1dekst*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	of, on, or starting from the right side of a shield from the bearer's point of view and therefore on the spectator's left.
dexter	H1.3.
	syl	dex+ter
	pron	<1dekst*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	favourable, auspicious, or propitious.
dexter	xref
	syl	dex+ter
	pron	<1dekst*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {sinister}.
dexter	ety	C19: perhaps from the surname of the original breeder
dexter	H2.0.
	syl	dex+ter
	pron	<1dekst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small breed of red or black cattle, originally from Ireland.
dexterity	ety	C16: from Latin dexterit*_as aptness, readiness, prosperity; see #7dexter 
dexterity	1.
	syl	dex+ter+i:ty
	pron	<dek1steriti>
	pos	n.
	def	physical, esp. manual, skill or nimbleness.
dexterity	2.
	syl	dex+ter+i:ty
	pron	<dek1steriti>
	pos	n.
	def	mental skill or adroitness: cleverness.
dexterity	3.
	syl	dex+ter+i:ty
	pron	<dek1steriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the characteristic of being right-handed.
dextrous	alt
	head	dexterous
	or	dexterous
	syl	dex+trous
	pron	<1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
dexterous	1.
	or	dextrous
	syl	dex+ter+ous
	pron	<1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or done with dexterity.
dexterous	2.
	or	dextrous
	syl	dex+ter+ous
	pron	<1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {right-handed}.
dexterously	sub
	head	dexterous
	or	dextrously
	syl	dex+ter+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
dextrously	sub
	head	dexterous
	or	dexterously
	syl	dex+trous+ly
	pos	adv.
dexterousness	sub
	head	dexterous
	or	dextrousness
	syl	dex+ter+ous+ness
	pos	n.
dextrousness	sub
	head	dexterous
	or	dexterousness
	syl	dex+trous+ness
	pos	n.
dextral	1.
	syl	dex+tral
	pron	<1dekstr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or located on the right side, esp. of the body; right-hand.
dextral	2.
	syl	dex+tral
	pron	<1dekstr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a person who prefers to use his right foot, hand, or eye; right-handed.
dextral	3.
	syl	dex+tral
	pron	<1dekstr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the shells of certain gastropod molluscs
	def	coiling in an anticlockwise direction from the apex; dextrorse.
dextral	xref
	syl	dex+tral
	pron	<1dekstr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {sinistral}.
dextrality	sub
	head	dextral
	syl	dex+tral+i:ty
	pron	<dek1str@liti>
	pos	n.
dextrally	sub
	head	dextral
	syl	dex+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
dextran	ety	C19: from #7dextro -#7+ -#7an 
dextran	0.
	syl	dex+tran
	pron	<1dekstr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a polysaccharide produced by the action of bacteria on sucrose: used as a substitute for plasma in blood transfusions.
dextrin	ety	C19: from French dextrine; see #7dextro -#7, -#7in 
dextrine	alt
	head	dextrin
	or	dextrin
	syl	dex+trine
	pron	<1dekstrin>, <-trEn>
	pos	n.
dextrin	0.
	or	dextrine
	syl	dex+trin
	pron	<1dekstrin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of sticky substances that are intermediate products in the conversion of starch to maltose: used as thickening agents in foods and as gums.
dextro	0.
	syl	dex+tro
	pron	<1dekstr*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	See {dextrorotatory}.
dextro-	ety	from Latin, from dexter on the right side
dextro-	1.
	syl	dex:tro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	on or towards the right.
	exam	1	dextrorotation.
dextro-	2.
	syl	dex:tro-
	usage	before a vowel; in chemistry
	def	indicating a dextrorotatory compound.
	exam	1	dextroglucose.
dextroamphetamine	0.
	syl	dex:tro+am+phet:a+mine
	pron	<2dekstr*u@m1fet*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a dextrorotatory amphetamine, used in medicine.
dextroglucose	0.
	syl	dex:tro+glu+cose
	pron	<2dekstr*u1glu:k*uz>, <-k*us>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dextrose}.
dextrogyre	alt
	head	dextrogyrate
	or	dextrogyrate
	syl	dex:tro+gyre
	pron	<1dekstr*u2JI*>
	pos	adj.
dextrogyrate	0.
	or	dextrogyre
	syl	dex:tro+gy+rate
	pron	<2dekstr*u1JIrit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having dextrorotation.
dextrorotation	0.
	syl	dex:tro+ro+ta+tion
	pron	<2dekstr*ur*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotation to the right; clockwise rotation, esp. of the plane of polarization of plane-polarized light passing through a crystal, liquid, or solution, as seen by an observer facing the oncoming light. Compare {laevorotation}. &- {dex@.tro+ro+ta+to@.ry} (@!d$ekstr$$$u@!r$$$u?!#!te$It$$r$I, -tr$I) {@!dex@.tro+#!ro+ta+ry}
dextrorse	ety	C19: from Latin dextrorsum towards the right, from #7dextro -#7+ vorsus turned, variant of versus, from vertere to turn
dextrorsal	alt
	head	dextrorse
	or	dextrorse
	syl	dex+tror+sal
	pron	<dek1strc:sL>
	pos	adj.
dextrorse	0.
	or	dextrorsal
	syl	dex+trorse
	pron	<1dekstrc:s>, <dek1strc:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some climbing plants
	def	growing upwards in a spiral from left to right. Compare {sinistrorse}.
dextrorsely	sub
	head	dextrorse
	syl	dex+trorse+ly
	pos	adv.
dextrose	0.
	syl	dex+trose
	pron	<1dekstr*uz>, <-tr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble sweet-tasting crystalline solid that is the dextrorotatory isomer of glucose, occurring widely in fruit, honey, and in the blood and tissue of animals. Formula: C\6H\1\2O\6. Also called: {grape sugar, dextro?!glucose}.
dextrous	0.
	syl	dex+trous
	pron	<1dekstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {dexterous}.
dextrously	sub
	head	dextrous
	syl	dex+trous+ly
	pos	adv.
dextrousness	sub
	head	dextrous
	syl	dex+trous+ness
	pos	n.
dey	ety	C17: from French, from Turkish dayi, literally: maternal uncle, hence title given to an older person
dey	1.
	syl	dey
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the title given to commanders or (from 1710) governors of the Janissaries of Algiers (1671-1830).
dey	2.
	syl	dey
	pron	<dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a title applied by Western writers to various other Ottoman governors, such as the bey of Tunis.
Cape	infl
	head	Dezhnev
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Dezhnev	0.
	syl	Dezh+nev
	pron	Russian <diZ1njcf>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in the NE Soviet Union at the E end of Chukotski Peninsula: the northeasternmost point of Asia. Former name: {East Cape}.
DF	alt
	or	DF
	syl	D.F.
DF	1.
	or	DF
	syl	D/F
	qual	Telecomm. abbrev. for:
	def	direction finder.
DF	2.
	or	DF
	syl	D/F
	qual	Telecomm. abbrev. for:
	def	direction finding.
DF	0.
	syl	D.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Defender of the Faith.
DFC	0.
	syl	D.F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Distinguished Flying Cross.
DFM	0.
	syl	D.F.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Distinguished Flying Medal.
dg	alt
	or	dg
	syl	dg.
dg	0.
	or	dg
	syl	dg
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	decigram.
DG	1.
	syl	D.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Deo gratias.
DG	2.
	syl	D.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	director-general.
Dhahran	0.
	syl	Dhah+ran
	pron	<da:1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Saudi Arabia: site of the original discovery of oil in the country (1938).
dhak	ety	C19: from Hindi
dhak	0.
	syl	dhak
	pron	<da:k>, <dc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian leguminous tree, that has bright red flowers and yields a red resin, used as an astringent.
dhal	ety	C17: from Hindi d*_al split pulse, from Sanskrit dal to split
dal	infl
	head	dhal
	or	dholl
	syl	dal
	pron	<da:l>
	pos	n.
dholl	infl
	head	dhal
	or	dal
	syl	dholl
	pron	<da:l>
	pos	n.
dhal	1.
	syl	dhal
	pron	<da:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African and Asian leguminous shrub, cultivated in tropical regions for its nutritious pealike seeds.
dhal	2.
	syl	dhal
	pron	<da:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this shrub. {~} Also called: {pigeon pea}.
dharma	ety	Sanskrit: habit, usage, law, from dh*_arayati he holds
dharma	1.
	syl	dhar+ma
	pron	<1da:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	social custom regarded as a religious and moral duty.
dharma	2.a.
	syl	dhar+ma
	pron	<1da:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential principle of the cosmos; natural law.
dharma	2.b.
	syl	dhar+ma
	pron	<1da:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	conduct that conforms with this.
dharma	3.
	syl	dhar+ma
	pron	<1da:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	def	ideal truth as set forth in the teaching of Buddha.
dharna	ety	C18: from Hindi, literally: a placing
dhurna	alt
	head	dharna
	or	dharna
	syl	dhur+na
	pron	<1d^n*>, <1da:->
	pos	n.
dharna	0.
	or	dhurna
	syl	dhar+na
	pron	<1d^n*>, <1da:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a form of sit-in.
Dhaulagiri	0.
	syl	Dhau+la+gi+ri
	pron	<2daul*1gi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W central Nepal, in the Himalayas. Height: 8043 m (26810 ft.).
Dh'ilos	0.
	syl	Dh*'i+los
	pron	<1Dilos>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Delos}.
dhobi	ety	C19: from Hindi, from dh*_ob washing; related to Sanskrit dh*_avaka washerman
dhobi	0.
	syl	dho+bi
	pron	<1d*ubi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a washerman.
dhobi itch	0.
	syl	dho+bi itch
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical disease of the skin: a type of allergic dermatitis.
Dhodhek'anisos	0.
	syl	Dho+dhe+k*'a+ni+sos
	pron	<DoDA1kanisos>
	pos	n.
	def	a transalation of the modern Greek name for the {Dodecanese}.
dhole	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
dhole	0.
	syl	dhole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a fierce canine mammal, of the forests of central and SE Asia, having a reddish-brown coat and rounded ears: hunts in packs.
dhoti	ety	C17: from Hindi
dhooti	infl
	head	dhoti
	syl	dhoo+ti
	pron	<1du:ti>
	pos	n.
dhootie	infl
	head	dhoti
	or	dhuti
	syl	dhoo+tie
	pron	<1du:ti>
	pos	n.
dhuti	infl
	head	dhoti
	or	dhootie
	syl	dhu+ti
	pron	<1du:ti>
	pos	n.
dhoti	0.
	syl	dho+ti
	pron	<1d*uti>
	pos	n.
	def	a long loincloth worn by men in India.
dhow	ety	C19: from Arabic d*_awa 
dhow	0.
	syl	dhow
	pron	<dau>
	pos	n.
	def	a lateen-rigged coastal Arab sailing vessel with one or two masts.
DHSS	0.
	syl	DHSS
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Department of Health and Social Security.
Di	0.
	syl	Di
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	didymium.
dia	alt
	head	di
	or	di
	syl	dia.
di	0.
	or	dia
	syl	di.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	diameter.
di-	ety	via Latin from Greek, from dis twice, double, related to duo two. Compare {#7bi -%1}
di-	H1.1.
	syl	di-
	pos	prefix.
	def	twice; two; double.
	exam	1	dicotyledon.
di-	H1.2.a.
	syl	di-
	pos	prefix.
	def	containing two specified atoms or groups of atoms.
	exam	1	dimethyl ether;
	exam	2	carbon dioxide.
di-	H1.2.b.
	syl	di-
	pos	prefix.
	def	a non-technical equivalent of { {bi-%1} (sense 5)}.
di-	H2.0.
	syl	di-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {dia-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	diopter.
dia-	ety	from Greek dia through, between, across, by
di-	alt
	head	dia-
	or	dia-
	syl	di-
	pos	prefix.
dia-	1.
	or	di-
	syl	di:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	through, throughout, or during.
	exam	1	diachronic.
dia-	2.
	or	di-
	syl	di:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	across.
	exam	1	diactinic.
dia-	3.
	or	di-
	syl	di:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	apart.
	exam	1	diacritic.
dia-	4.
	or	di-
	syl	di:a-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in botany
	def	at right angles.
	exam	1	diatropism.
dia-	5.
	or	di-
	syl	di:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	in opposite or different directions.
	exam	1	diamagnetism.
diabase	ety	C19: from French, from Greek diabasis a crossing over, from diabainein to cross over, from #7dia -#7+ bainein to go
diabase	1.
	syl	di:a+base
	pron	<1dI*2bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an altered dolerite.
diabase	2.
	syl	di:a+base
	pron	<1dI*2bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {dolerite}.
diabasic	sub
	head	diabase
	syl	di:a+1ba+sic
	pos	adj.
diabetes	ety	C16: from Latin: siphon, from Greek, literally: a passing through (referring to the excessive urination), from diabainein to pass through, cross over; see #7diabase 
diabetes	0.
	syl	di:a+be+tes
	pron	<2dI*1bEtis>, <-tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various disorders, esp. diabetes mellitus, characterized by excretion of an abnormally large amount of urine.
diabetes insipidus	ety	C18: New Latin, literally: insipid diabetes
diabetes insipidus	0.
	syl	di:a+be+tes in+si+pi+dus
	pron	<in1sipid*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the pituitary gland causing excessive thirst and excretion of large quantities of dilute urine.
diabetes mellitus	ety	C18: New Latin, literally: honey-sweet diabetes
diabetes mellitus	0.
	syl	di:a+be+tes mel+li+tus
	pron	<m*1lIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of carbohydrate metabolism characterized by excessive thirst and excretion of abnormally large quantities of urine containing an excess of sugar, caused by a deficiency of insulin.
diabetic	1.
	syl	di:a+bet+ic
	pron	<2dI*1betik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having diabetes.
diabetic	2.
	syl	di:a+bet+ic
	pron	<2dI*1betik>
	pos	adj.
	def	for the use of diabetics.
	exam	1	diabetic chocolate.
diabetic	3.
	syl	di:a+bet+ic
	pron	<2dI*1betik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has diabetes.
diablerie	ety	C18: from Old French, from diable devil, from Latin diabolus; see #7devil 
diablerie	1.
	syl	di:a+ble+rie
	pron	<di1a:bl*ri>, French <djabl*1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	magic or witchcraft connected with devils.
diablerie	2.
	syl	di:a+ble+rie
	pron	<di1a:bl*ri>, French <djabl*1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	demonic love or esoteric knowledge of devils.
diablerie	3.
	syl	di:a+ble+rie
	pron	<di1a:bl*ri>, French <djabl*1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the domain of devils.
diablerie	4.
	syl	di:a+ble+rie
	pron	<di1a:bl*ri>, French <djabl*1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	devilry; mischief.
diabolic	ety	C14: from Late Latin diabolicus, from Greek diabolikos, from diabolos #7devil 
diabolic	1.
	syl	di:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2dI*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or proceeding from the devil; satanic.
diabolic	2.
	syl	di:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2dI*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	befitting a devil; extremely cruel or wicked; fiendish.
diabolic	3.
	syl	di:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2dI*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very difficult or unpleasant.
diabolically	sub
	head	diabolic
	syl	di:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diabolicalness	sub
	head	diabolic
	syl	di:a+1bol:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
diabolical	1.
	syl	di:a+bol:i+cal
	pron	<2dI*1bolikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excruciatingly bad; outrageous.
diabolically	sub
	head	diabolical
	syl	di:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diabolicalness	sub
	head	diabolical
	syl	di:a+1bol:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
diabolism	1.a.
	syl	di:ab:o+lism
	pron	<dI1@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	activities designed to enlist the aid of devils, esp. in witchcraft or sorcery.
diabolism	1.b.
	syl	di:ab:o+lism
	pron	<dI1@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	worship of devils or beliefs and teachings concerning them.
diabolism	1.c.
	syl	di:ab:o+lism
	pron	<dI1@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nature of devils.
diabolism	2.
	syl	di:ab:o+lism
	pron	<dI1@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	character or conduct that is devilish or fiendish; devilry.
diabolist	sub
	head	diabolism
	syl	di+1ab:o+list
	pos	n.
diabolise	alt
	head	diabolize
	or	diabolize
	syl	di+ab:o+lise
	pron	<dI1@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
diabolize	1.a.
	or	diabolise
	syl	di+ab:o+lize
	pron	<dI1@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (someone or something) diabolical.
diabolize	1.b.
	or	diabolise
	syl	di+ab:o+lize
	pron	<dI1@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to the influence of devils.
diabolize	2.
	or	diabolise
	syl	di+ab:o+lize
	pron	<dI1@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portray as diabolical.
diabolos	infl
	head	diabolo
	syl	di+ab:o+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diabolo	1.
	syl	di+ab:o+lo
	pron	<di1@b*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which one throws and catches a spinning top on a cord fastened to two sticks held in the hands.
diabolo	2.
	syl	di+ab:o+lo
	pron	<di1@b*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the top used in this game.
diacaustic	1.
	syl	di:a+caus+tic
	pron	<2dI*1kc:stik>, <-1kos->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a caustic curve or surface
	def	formed by refracted light rays.
diacaustic	2.
	syl	di:a+caus+tic
	pron	<2dI*1kc:stik>, <-1kos->
	pos	n.
	def	a diacaustic curve or surface.
diacaustic	xref
	syl	di:a+caus+tic
	pron	<2dI*1kc:stik>, <-1kos->
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {catacaustic}.
diacetylmorphine	0.
	syl	di+ac+e:tyl+mor+phine
	pron	<dI2@s*til1mc:fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {heroin}.
diachronic	ety	C19: from #7dia -#7+ Greek khronos time
diachronic	0.
	syl	di:a+chron+ic
	pron	<2dI*1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or studying the development of a phenomenon through time; historical.
	exam	1	diachronic linguistics.
diacid	1.
	syl	di+ac:id
	pron	<dI1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {diacidic}.
diacid	2.
	syl	di+ac:id
	pron	<dI1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a salt or acid
	def	containing two acidic hydrogen atoms.
	exam	1	NaH\2PO\4 is a diacid salt of phosphoric acid.
diacid	3.
	syl	di+ac:id
	pron	<dI1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	an acid or salt that contains two acidic hydrogen atoms.
diacidic	0.
	syl	di:a+cid+ic
	pron	<2dI*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a base, such as calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)\2
	def	capable of neutralizing two protons with one of its molecules. Also: {diacid}. Compare {dibasic}.
diaconal	ety	C17: from Late Latin di*_acon*_alis, from di*_aconus #7deacon 
diaconal	0.
	syl	di+ac:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@k*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or associated with a deacon or the diaconate.
diaconate	ety	C17: from Late Latin di*_acon*_atus; see #7deacon 
diaconate	0.
	syl	di+ac:o+nate
	pron	<dI1@k*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, sacramental status, or period of office of a deacon.
diacritic	ety	C17: from Greek diakritikos serving to distinguish, from diakrinein, from #7dia -#7+ krinein to separate
diacritic	1.
	syl	di:a+crit+ic
	pron	<2dI*1kritik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diacritical mark}. a sign placed above or below a character or letter to indicate that it has a different phonetic value, is stressed, or for some other reason. {~}
diacritic	2.
	syl	di:a+crit+ic
	pron	<2dI*1kritik>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {diacritical}.
diacritical	1.
	syl	di:a+crit:i+cal
	pron	<2dI*1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a dia?!critic.
diacritical	2.
	syl	di:a+crit:i+cal
	pron	<2dI*1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing up a distinction.
diacritically	sub
	head	diacritical
	syl	di:a+1crit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diactinic	0.
	syl	di+ac+tin+ic
	pron	<2dI@k1tinik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	able to transmit photochemically active radiation.
diactinism	sub
	head	diactinic
	syl	di+1ac+tin+ism
	pos	n.
diadelphous	1.
	syl	di:a+del+phous
	pron	<2dI*1delf*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stamens
	def	having united filaments so that they are arranged in two groups.
diadelphous	2.
	syl	di:a+del+phous
	pron	<2dI*1delf*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having diadelphous stamens.
diadem	ety	C13: from Latin diad*_ema, from Greek: fillet, royal headdress, from diadein to bind around, from #7dia -#7+ dein to bind
diadem	1.
	syl	di:a+dem
	pron	<1dI*2dem>
	pos	n.
	def	a royal crown, esp. a light jewelled circlet.
diadem	2.
	syl	di:a+dem
	pron	<1dI*2dem>
	pos	n.
	def	royal dignity or power.
diadem	3.
	syl	di:a+dem
	pron	<1dI*2dem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn or crown with or as with a diadem.
diadem spider	0.
	syl	di:a+dem spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	a common Eurasian spider, that constructs orb webs: family
diadromous	1.
	syl	di+ad+ro+mous
	pron	<dI1@dr*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of or possessing a leaf venation in the shape of a fan.
diadromous	2.
	syl	di+ad+ro+mous
	pron	<dI1@dr*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some fishes
	def	migrating between fresh and salt water. See also {anadromous, catadromous}.
ses	infl
	head	diaeresis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diaeresis	0.
	syl	di+aer+e:sis
	pron	<dI1erisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dieresis}.
diaeretic	sub
	head	diaeresis
	syl	di:ae+ret+ic
	pron	<2dI*1retik>
	pos	adj.
diag	0.
	syl	diag.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	diagram.
diagenesis	1.
	syl	di:a+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2dI*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of the physical and chemical changes that take place in sediments before they become consolidated into rocks, excluding all metamorphic changes.
diagenesis	2.
	syl	di:a+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2dI*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	recrystallization of a solid to form large crystal grains from smaller ones.
diageotropism	0.
	syl	di:a+ge:ot+ro+pism
	pron	<2dI*JE1otr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a diatropic re?!sponse of plant parts, such as rhizomes, to the stimulus of gravity.
diageotropic	sub
	head	diageotropism
	syl	di:a+ge:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2dI*2JE*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
Sergei Pavlovich	infl
	head	Diaghilev
	syl	Ser:gei Pa:vlo:vich
	pron	<sir1gjAj> <1pavl*viC>
	pos	n.
Diaghilev	0.
	syl	Di:agh:i:lev
	pron	Russian <1djagilif>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1929, Russian ballet impresario. He founded (1909) and directed (1909-29) the in Paris, introducing Russian ballet to the West.
diagnose	1.
	syl	di+ag+nose
	pron	<1dI*g2n*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to determine or distinguish by diagnosis.
diagnose	2.
	syl	di+ag+nose
	pron	<1dI*g2n*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine (a person or thing), as for a disease.
diagnosable	sub
	head	diagnose
	syl	di+ag+1nos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
diagnosis	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek: a distinguishing, from diagign*_oskein to distinguish, from gign*_oskein to perceive, #7know 
diagnoses	infl
	head	diagnosis
	syl	di+ag+no+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diagnosis	1.a.
	syl	di+ag+no+sis
	pron	<2dI*g1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the identification of diseases from the examination of symptoms.
diagnosis	1.b.
	syl	di+ag+no+sis
	pron	<2dI*g1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion or conclusion so reached.
diagnosis	2.a.
	syl	di+ag+no+sis
	pron	<2dI*g1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	thorough analysis of facts or problems in order to gain understanding and aid future planning.
diagnosis	2.b.
	syl	di+ag+no+sis
	pron	<2dI*g1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion or conclusion reached through such analysis.
diagnosis	3.
	syl	di+ag+no+sis
	pron	<2dI*g1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed description of an organism, esp. a plant, for the purpose of classification.
diagnostic	1.
	syl	di+ag+nos+tic
	pron	<2dI*g1nostik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or of value in diagnosis.
diagnostic	2.
	syl	di+ag+nos+tic
	pron	<2dI*g1nostik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any symptom that provides evidence for making a specific diagnosis.
diagnostic	3.
	syl	di+ag+nos+tic
	pron	<2dI*g1nostik>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagnosis.
diagnostically	sub
	head	diagnostic
	syl	di+ag+1nos+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diagnostician	0.
	syl	di+ag+nos+ti+cian
	pron	<2dI*gnos1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist or expert in making diagnoses.
diagnostics	0.
	syl	di+ag+nos+tics
	pron	<2dI*g1nostiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art or practice of diagnosis, esp. of diseases.
diagonal	ety	C16: from Latin diag*_on*_alis, from Greek diag*_onios, from #7dia -#7+ g*_onia angle
diagonal	1.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	connecting any two vertices that in a polygon are not adjacent and in a polyhedron are not in the same face.
diagonal	2.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	slanting; oblique.
diagonal	3.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with slanting lines or patterns.
diagonal	4.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a diagonal line or plane.
diagonal	5.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	any oblique row of squares of the same colour.
diagonal	6.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth marked or woven with slanting lines or patterns.
diagonal	7.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	something put, set, or drawn obliquely.
diagonal	8.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {solidus} (sense 1)}.
diagonal	9.
	syl	di+ag:o+nal
	pron	<dI1@g*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	one front leg and the hind leg on the opposite side of a horse, which are on the ground together when the horse is trotting.
diagonally	sub
	head	diagonal
	syl	di+1ag:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
diagram	ety	C17: from Latin diagramma, from Greek, from diagraphein, from graphein to write
diagram	1.
	syl	di:a+gram
	pron	<1dI*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sketch, outline, or plan demonstrating the form or workings of something.
diagram	2.
	syl	di:a+gram
	pron	<1dI*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a pictorial representation of a quantity or of a relationship.
	exam	1	a Venn diagram.
diagrams	infl
	head	diagram
	or	diagrams
	syl	di:a+grams
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
diagramming	infl
	head	diagram
	or	diagraming
	syl	di:a+gram+ming
	pos	vb.
diagrammed	infl
	head	diagram
	or	diagramed
	syl	di:a+grammed
	pos	vb.
diagraming	infl
	head	diagram
	or	diagramming
	syl	di:a+gram+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
diagramed	infl
	head	diagram
	or	diagrammed
	syl	di:a+gramed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
diagram	3.
	syl	di:a+gram
	pron	<1dI*2gr@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show in or as if in a diagram.
diagrammatic	sub
	head	diagram
	syl	di:a+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2dI*gr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
diagrammatically	sub
	head	diagram
	syl	di:a+gram+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diagraph	ety	C19: from French diagraphe, from Greek diagraphein to represent with lines; see #7diagram 
diagraph	1.
	syl	di:a+graph
	pron	<1dI*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for enlarging or reducing maps, plans, etc.
diagraph	2.
	syl	di:a+graph
	pron	<1dI*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a protractor and scale used in drawing.
diakinesis	0.
	syl	di:a+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2dI*ki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	def	the final stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes start to separate after crossing over.
dial	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin di*_alis daily, from Latin di*_es day
dial	1.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the face of a watch, clock, chronometer, sundial, etc., marked with divisions representing units of time.
dial	2.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the circular graduated disc of various measuring instruments.
dial	3.a.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the control on a radio or television set used to change the station or channel.
dial	3.b.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the panel on a radio on which the frequency, wavelength, or station is indicated by means of a pointer.
dial	4.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a numbered disc on a telephone that is rotated a set distance for each digit of a number being called.
dial	5.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a miner's compass for surveying in a mine.
dial	6.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {{face} (sense 1)}. {~} {di@.als, di@.al+ling, di@.alled} {di@.als, di@.al+ing, di@.aled}.
dial	7.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	def	to establish or try to establish a telephone connection with (a subscriber or his number) by operating the dial on a telephone.
dial	8.
	syl	di:al
	pron	<1dI*l>, <dIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate, measure, or operate with a dial.
dialler	sub
	head	dial
	syl	di:al+ler
	pos	n.
dial	0.
	syl	dial.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dialect(al).
dialect	ety	C16: from Latin dialectus, from Greek dialektos speech, dialect, discourse, from dialegesthai to converse, from legein to talk, speak &- #!di@.a+#!lec+tal adj.
dialect	0.a.
	syl	di:a+lect
	pron	<1dI*2lekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of a language spoken in a particular geographical area or by members of a particular social class or occupational group, distinguished by its vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
dialect	0.b.
	syl	di:a+lect
	pron	<1dI*2lekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of a language that is considered inferior.
	exam	1	the farmer spoke dialect and was despised by the merchants.
dialect	0.c.
	syl	di:a+lect
	pron	<1dI*2lekt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dialect word.
dialect atlas	0.
	syl	di:a+lect at+las
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {linguistic atlas}.
dialect geography	0.
	syl	di:a+lect ge+og+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {linguistic geog?!raphy}.
dialect geographer	sub
	head	dialect geography
	syl	di:a+lect ge+og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
dialectic	ety	C17: from Latin dialectica, from Greek dialektik*_e (tekhn*_e) (the art) of argument; see #7dialect 
dialectic	1.
	syl	di:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2dI*1lektik>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of assessing the truth of a theory or opinion by discussion and logical disputation.
dialectic	2.
	syl	di:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2dI*1lektik>
	pos	n.
	def	logical argumentation.
dialectic	3.
	syl	di:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2dI*1lektik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a variant of { {dialectics} (sense 1)}.
dialectic	4.
	syl	di:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2dI*1lektik>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Hegelian dialectic}.
dialectic	5.
	syl	di:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2dI*1lektik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the writings of Kant
	def	the attempt to determine objects beyond the limits of experience by use of the principles of understanding.
dialectic	6.
	syl	di:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2dI*1lektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to logical disputation.
dialectical	0.
	syl	di:a+lec+ti+cal
	pron	<2dI*1lektikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to dialectic or dialectics.
dialectically	sub
	head	dialectical
	syl	di:a+1lec+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dialectical materialism	0.
	syl	di:a+lec+ti+cal ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pos	n.
	def	the economic, political, and philosophical system of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that combines traditional materialism and Hegelian dialectic.
dialectical materialist	sub
	head	dialectical materialism
	syl	di:a+lec+ti+cal ma+te:ri+al+ist
	pos	n.
dialectics	1.
	syl	di:a+lec+tics
	pron	<2dI*1lektiks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {dialectic}.
dialectics	1.a.
	syl	di:a+lec+tics
	pron	<2dI*1lektiks>
	pos	n.
	def	logic or a branch of logic.
dialectics	1.b.
	syl	di:a+lec+tics
	pron	<2dI*1lektiks>
	pos	n.
	def	any formal system of reasoning.
dialectics	2.
	syl	di:a+lec+tics
	pron	<2dI*1lektiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the rationale of dialectical materialism.
dialectology	0.
	syl	di:a+lec+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2dI*lek1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of dialects and dialectal variations.
dialectological	sub
	head	dialectology
	syl	di:a+lec+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2dI*2lekt*1loJi?!kL>
	pos	adj.
dialectologically	sub
	head	dialectology
	syl	di:a+2lec+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dialectologist	sub
	head	dialectology
	syl	di:a+lec+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
dial gauge	0.
	syl	di:al gauge
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an { {indicator} (sense 4)}.
diallage	ety	C19: from Greek diallag*_e interchange
diallage	0.
	syl	di+al+lage
	pron	<1dI*liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a green or brownish-black variety of the mineral augite in the form of layers of platelike crystals.
dial tone	alt
	head	dialling tone
	or	dialling tone
	syl	di:al tone
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dialling tone	0.
	or	dial tone
	syl	di:al+ling tone
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous purring heard over a telephone indicating that a number can be dialled. Compare {ringing tone, engaged tone}.
dialogism	1.
	syl	di+al:o+gism
	pron	<dI1@l*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a deduction with one premiss and a disjunctive conclusion.
dialogism	2.
	syl	di+al:o+gism
	pron	<dI1@l*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a discussion in an imaginary dialogue or discourse.
dialogist	0.
	syl	di+al:o+gist
	pron	<dI1@l*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes or takes part in a dialogue.
dialogistic	sub
	head	dialogist
	or	dialogistical
	syl	di:a+lo+1gis+tic
	pos	adj.
dialogistical	sub
	head	dialogist
	or	dialogistic
	syl	di:a+lo+1gis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
dialogise	alt
	head	dialogize
	or	dialogize
	syl	di+al:o+gise
	pron	<dI1@l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dialogize	0.
	or	dialogise
	syl	di+al:o+gize
	pron	<dI1@l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to carry on a dialogue.
dialogue	ety	C13: from Old French dialoge, from Latin dialogus, from Greek dialogos, from dialegesthai to converse; see #7dialect  &- di@.a+log+ic (@!da$I$$#!l$Ad#f?!$Ik) adj. &- #!di@.a+@!logu+er n.
dialog	alt
	head	dialogue
	or	dialogue
	syl	di:a+log
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (often
dialogue	1.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	conversation between two or more people.
dialogue	2.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	an exchange of opinions on a particular subject; discussion.
dialogue	3.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	the lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction.
dialogue	4.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular passage of conversation in a literary or dramatic work.
dialogue	5.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary composition in the form of a dialogue.
dialogue	6.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a political discussion between representatives of two nations or groups.
dialogue	7.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to put into the form of a dialogue.
dialogue	8.
	or	dialog
	syl	di:a+logue
	pron	<1dI*2log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to take part in a dialogue; converse.
dialyze	alt
	head	dialyse
	or	dialyse
	syl	di:a+lyze
	pron	<1dI*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
dialyse	0.
	or	dialyze
	syl	di:a+lyse
	pron	<1dI*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate by dialysis.
dialysable	sub
	head	dialyse
	syl	di:a+2lys+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dialysability	sub
	head	dialyse
	syl	di:a+2lys+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dialysation	sub
	head	dialyse
	syl	di:a+ly+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dialyzer	alt
	head	dialyser
	or	dialyser
	syl	di:a+lyz+er
	pron	<1dI*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dialyser	0.
	or	dialyzer
	syl	di:a+lys+er
	pron	<1dI*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus used in dialysis.
dialysis	ety	C16: from Late Latin: a separation, from Greek dialusis a dissolution, from dialuein to tear apart, dissolve, from luein to loosen
dialyses	infl
	head	dialysis
	syl	di+al:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dialysis	1.
	syl	di+al:y+sis
	pron	<dI1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the separation of the crystalloids from a solution containing crystalloids and colloids by osmosis of the crystalloids.
dialysis	2.
	syl	di+al:y+sis
	pron	<dI1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	See {haemo?!dialysis}.
dialytic	sub
	head	dialysis
	syl	di:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2dI*1litik>
	pos	adj.
dialytically	sub
	head	dialysis
	syl	di:a+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diam	0.
	syl	diam.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	diameter.
diamagnet	0.
	syl	di:a+mag+net
	pron	<1dI*2m@gnit>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance exhibiting dia?!magnetism.
diamagnetic	0.
	syl	di:a+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2dI*m@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, exhibiting, or con?!cerned with diamagnetism.
diamagnetically	sub
	head	diamagnetic
	syl	di:a+mag+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diamagnetism	0.
	syl	di:a+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2dI*1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the phenomenon exhibited by substances that have a relative permeability less than unity and a negative susceptibility. It is caused by the orbital motion of electrons in the atoms of the material and is unaffected by temperature. Compare {ferromagnetism, paramagnetism}.
diamant'e	ety	C20: from French, from diamanter to adorn with diamonds, from diamant #7diamond 
diamant'e	1.
	syl	di:a+man+t*'e
	pron	<2dI*1m@nti>, <2di*->
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with glittering ornaments, such as artificial jewels or sequins.
diamant'e	2.
	syl	di:a+man+t*'e
	pron	<2dI*1m@nti>, <2di*->
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric so covered.
diamantine	ety	C17: from French diamantin, from diamant #7diamond 
diamantine	0.
	syl	di:a+man+tine
	pron	<2dI*1m@ntIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling diamonds.
diameter	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin diametrus, variant of Latin diametros, from Greek: diameter, diagonal, from #7dia -#7+ metron measure
diameter	1.a.
	syl	di+am+e:ter
	pron	<dI1@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line connecting the centre of a geometric figure, esp. a circle or sphere, with two points on the perimeter or surface.
diameter	1.b.
	syl	di+am+e:ter
	pron	<dI1@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of such a line.
diameter	2.
	syl	di+am+e:ter
	pron	<dI1@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the thickness of something, esp. with circular cross section.
diametral	1.
	syl	di+am+e:tral
	pron	<dI1@mitr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	located on or forming a diameter.
	exam	1	diametral plane.
diametral	2.
	syl	di+am+e:tral
	pron	<dI1@mitr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {diametric}.
diametrally	sub
	head	diametral
	syl	di+1am+e:tral+ly
	pos	adv.
diametrical	alt
	head	diametric
	or	diametric
	syl	di:a+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
diametric	1.
	or	diametrical
	syl	di:a+met+ric
	pron	<2dI*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {diametral}. of, related to, or along a diameter.
diametric	2.
	or	diametrical
	syl	di:a+met+ric
	pron	<2dI*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely opposed.
diametrically	0.
	syl	di:a+met+ri+cal+ly
	pron	<2dI*1metrikli>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely; utterly (esp. in the phrase {diametrically opposed) }.
diamine	0.
	syl	di:a+mine
	pron	<1dI*2mEn>, <-min> <2dI*1mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any chemical compound containing two amino groups in its molecules.
diamond	ety	C13: from Old French diamant, from Medieval Latin diamas, modification of Latin adamas the hardest iron or steel, diamond; see #7adamant 
diamond	1.a.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a usually colourless exceptionally hard allotropic form of carbon in cubic crystalline form that occurs in alluvial deposits and basic and ultrabasic rocks, esp. in southern Africa. It is used as a precious stone and for industrial cutting or abrading.
diamond	1.b.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a diamond ring.
diamond	2.a.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure having four sides of equal length forming two acute angles and two obtuse angles; rhombus.
diamond	2.b.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	rhombic.
diamond	3.a.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a red lozenge-shaped symbol on a playing card.
diamond	3.b.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a card with one or more of these symbols or the suit of cards so marked.
diamond	4.a.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole playing field.
diamond	4.b.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the square formed by the four bases.
diamond	5.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 4@2#800194 point.
black diamond	6.
	head	diamond
	syl	black diamond.
	def	an informal name for {coal}.
diamond cut diamond	7.
	head	diamond
	syl	diamond cut diamond.
	def	an encounter between two equally able people.
rough diamond	8.
	head	diamond
	syl	rough diamond.
	def	a person of fine character who lacks refinement and polish.
diamond	9.
	syl	di:a+mond
	pron	<1dI*m*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with or as with diamonds.
diamond-like	sub
	head	diamond
	syl	di:a:mond-2like
	pos	adj.
diamond anniversary	0.
	syl	di:a+mond an+ni+ver+sa+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a 60th, or occasionally 75th, anniversary.
diamondback	1.
	syl	di:a:mond+back
	pron	<1dI*m*nd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diamondback terrapin} {turtle}. any edible North American terrapin of the genus esp. occurring in brackish and tidal waters and having diamond-shaped markings on the shell: family
diamondback	2.
	syl	di:a:mond+back
	pron	<1dI*m*nd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American rattlesnake, having cream-and-grey diamond-shaped markings.
diamond bird	0.
	syl	di:a+mond bird
	pos	n.
	def	any small insectivorous Australian songbird of the genus having a diamond-patterned plumage. Also called: {pardalote}.
diamond jubilee	0.
	syl	di:a+mond ju+bi+lee
	pos	n.
	def	the celebration of a 60th, or occasionally 75th, anniversary.
diamond point	0.
	syl	di:a+mond point
	pos	n.
	def	a diamond-tipped engraving tool.
diamond snake	0.
	syl	di:a+mond snake
	pos	n.
	def	a python, of Australia and New Guinea, with yellow diamond-shaped markings.
diamond wedding	0.
	syl	di:a+mond wed+ding
	pos	n.
	def	the 60th, or occasionally the 75th, anniversary of a marriage.
Diana	0.
	syl	Di:an:a
	pron	<dI1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the virginal Roman goddess of the hunt and the moon. Greek counterpart: {Artemis}.
diandrous	0.
	syl	di+an+drous
	pron	<dI1@ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some flowers or flowering plants
	def	having two stamens.
dianetics	ety	C20: from dianetic, variant of #7dianoetic 
dianetics	0.
	syl	di:a+net+ics
	pron	<2dI*1netiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {scientology}.
dianoetic	ety	C17: from Greek diano*_etikos, from dianoia the thinking process, an opinion, from #7dia -#7+ noein to think
dianoetic	0.
	syl	di:a+no+et+ic
	pron	<2dI*n*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to thought, esp. to discursive as opposed to intuitive reasoning. Compare {discursive, intuitive}.
dianoia	ety	from Greek; see #7dianoetic 
dianoia	1.
	syl	di:a+noi:a
	pron	<2dI*1nci*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	perception and experience regarded as lower modes of knowledge. Compare {noesis}.
dianoia	2.
	syl	di:a+noi:a
	pron	<2dI*1nci*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the faculty of discursive reasoning.
dianthus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek {#7di -%1}#7+ anthos flower
dianthuses	infl
	head	dianthus
	syl	di+an+thus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dianthus	0.
	syl	di+an+thus
	pron	<dI1@nTus>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus such as the carnation, pink, and sweet william.
diapason	ety	C14: from Latin: the whole octave, from Greek: (h*_e) dia pas*_on (khord*_on sumph*_onia) (concord) through all (the notes), from dia through+ pas all
diapason	1.
	syl	di:a+pa+son
	pron	<2dI*1pAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	either of two stops ({open} {stopped diapason}) usually found throughout the compass of a pipe organ that give it its characteristic tone colour.
diapason	2.
	syl	di:a+pa+son
	pron	<2dI*1pAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the compass of an instrument or voice.
diapason	3.a.
	syl	di:a+pa+son
	pron	<2dI*1pAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a standard pitch used for tuning, esp. the now largely obsolete one of A above middle C=435 hertz, known as {di@.a+pa+son nor+mal} djapaz?~@$ n@$r#!mal).
diapason	3.b.
	syl	di:a+pa+son
	pron	<2dI*1pAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a tuning fork or pitch pipe.
diapason	4.
	syl	di:a+pa+son
	pron	<2dI*1pAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	in classical Greece
	def	an octave.
diapasonal	sub
	head	diapason
	or	diapasonic
	syl	di:a+1pa+son+al
	pron	<2dI*pA1zonik>, <-1son->
	pos	adj.
diapasonic	sub
	head	diapason
	or	diapasonal
	syl	di:a+pa+son+ic
	pron	<2dI*pA1zonik>, <-1son->
	pos	adj.
diapause	ety	C19: from Greek diapausis pause, from diapauein to pause, bring to an end, from #7dia -#7+ pauein to stop
diapause	0.
	syl	di:a+pause
	pron	<1dI*2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of suspended development and growth accompanied by decreased metabolism in insects and some other animals. It is correlated with seasonal changes.
diapedesis	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek: a leaping through, from diap*_edan to spring through, from #7dia -#7+ p*_edan to leap
diapedesis	0.
	syl	di:a+pe:de+sis
	pron	<2dI*p*1dEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the passage of blood cells through the unruptured wall of a blood vessel into the sur?!rounding tissues.
diapedetic	sub
	head	diapedesis
	syl	di:a+pe:det+ic
	pron	<2dI*p*1detik>
	pos	adj.
diapente	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek dia pente khord*_on sumph*_onia concord through five notes, from dia through+ pente five
diapente	0.
	syl	di:a+pen+te
	pron	<2dI*1penti>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in classical Greece
	def	the interval of a perfect fifth.
diaper	ety	C14: from Old French diaspre, from Medieval Latin diasprus made of diaper, from Medieval Greek diaspros pure white, from #7dia -#7+ aspros white, shining
diaper	1.
	syl	di:a+per
	pron	<1dI*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for { {nappy%1}}.
diaper	2.a.
	syl	di:a+per
	pron	<1dI*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woven pattern on fabric consisting of a small repeating design, esp. diamonds.
diaper	2.b.
	syl	di:a+per
	pron	<1dI*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric having such a pattern.
diaper	2.c.
	syl	di:a+per
	pron	<1dI*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a pattern, used as decoration.
diaper	3.
	syl	di:a+per
	pron	<1dI*p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with such a pattern.
diaphanous	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin diaphanus, from Greek diaphan*_es trans?!parent, from diaphainein to show through, from #7dia -#7+ phainein to show
diaphanous	1.
	syl	di+aph:a+nous
	pron	<dI1@f*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually of fabrics such as silk
	def	fine and translucent.
diaphanous	2.
	syl	di+aph:a+nous
	pron	<dI1@f*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinct; vague; blurred.
diaphanously	sub
	head	diaphanous
	syl	di+1aph:a+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
diaphanousness	sub
	head	diaphanous
	or	diaphaneity
	syl	di+1aph:a+nous+ness
	pron	<dI*f*1nEiti>
	pos	n.
diaphaneity	sub
	head	diaphanous
	or	diaphanousness
	syl	di+aph:a+ne:i+ty
	pron	<dI*f*1nEiti>
	pos	n.
diaphone	ety	C20: from #7dia (#7lect) #7+phone %2
diaphone	1.a.
	syl	di:a+phone
	pron	<1dI*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of all realizations of a given phoneme in a language.
diaphone	1.b.
	syl	di:a+phone
	pron	<1dI*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	one of any number of corresponding sounds in different dialects of a language.
diaphone	2.
	syl	di:a+phone
	pron	<1dI*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a foghorn that emits a two-toned signal.
diaphony	ety	C17: from Late Latin diaph*_onia, from Greek, from diaph*_onos discordant, from #7dia -#7+ ph*_on*_e sound
diaphony	1.
	syl	di+aph:o+ny
	pron	<dI1@f*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a style of two-part polyphonic singing; organum or a freer form resembling it.
diaphony	2.
	syl	di+aph:o+ny
	pron	<dI1@f*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	in classical Greece
	def	another word for { {dissonance} (sense 3)}. Compare { {symphony} (sense 5a)}.
diaphonic	sub
	head	diaphony
	syl	di:a+phon+ic
	pron	<2dI*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
diaphoresis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from diaphorein to disperse by perspiration, from #7dia -#7+ phorein to carry, variant of pherein 
diaphoresis	1.
	syl	di:a+pho+re:sis
	pron	<2dI*f*1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {perspiration}.
diaphoresis	2.
	syl	di:a+pho+re:sis
	pron	<2dI*f*1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	perceptible and excessive perspiration; sweat.
diaphoretic	1.
	syl	di:a+pho+ret+ic
	pron	<2dI*f*1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or causing perspiration or sweat.
diaphoretic	2.
	syl	di:a+pho+ret+ic
	pron	<2dI*f*1retik>
	pos	n.
	def	a diaphoretic drug or agent.
diaphototropism	ety	C20: from Greek, from #7dia -#7+phototropic 
diaphototropism	0.
	syl	di:a+pho:to+trop+ism
	pron	<2dI*2f*ut*u1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	growth of a plant or plant part in a direction transverse to that of the light.
diaphototropic	sub
	head	diaphototropism
	syl	di:a+pho+to+trop+ic
	pron	<2dI*2f*ut*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
diaphragm	ety	C17: from Late Latin diaphragma, from Greek, from #7dia -#7+ phragma fence
diaphragm	1.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any separating membrane, esp. the dome-shaped muscular partition that separates the abdominal and thoracic cavities in mammals.
diaphragm	2.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular rubber or plastic contraceptive membrane placed over the mouth of the uterine cervix before copulation to prevent entrance of sperm.
diaphragm	3.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin dividing membrane.
diaphragm	4.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stop}. a disc with a fixed or adjustable aperture to control the amount of light or other radiation entering an optical instrument, such as a camera.
diaphragm	5.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin disc that vibrates when receiving or producing sound waves, used to convert sound signals to electrical signals or vice versa in telephones, etc.
diaphragm	6.a.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a porous plate or cylinder dividing an electro?!lytic cell, used to permit the passage of ions and prevent the mixing of products formed at the electrodes.
diaphragm	6.b.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiperme?!able membrane used to separate two solutions in osmosis.
diaphragm	7.
	syl	di:a+phragm
	pron	<1dI*2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a transverse plate of cells that occurs in the stems of certain aquatic plants.
diaphragmatic	sub
	head	diaphragm
	syl	di:a+phrag+mat+ic
	pron	<2dI*fr@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
diaphragmatically	sub
	head	diaphragm
	syl	di:a+phrag+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diaphysis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek diaphusis, from diaphuesthai to grow between, from #7dia -#7+ phuein to produce
diaphyses	infl
	head	diaphysis
	syl	di+aph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diaphysis	0.
	syl	di+aph:y+sis
	pron	<dI1@fisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the shaft of a long bone. Compare {epiphysis}.
diaphysial	sub
	head	diaphysis
	syl	di:a+phys+i:al
	pron	<2dI*1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
diapir	ety	C20: from Greek diapeirainein to make holes through, pierce
diapir	0.
	syl	di:a+pir
	pron	<1dI*2pi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	an anticlinal fold in which the brittle overlying rock has been pierced by material, such as salt, from beneath.
diapophysis	ety	C19: New Latin, from {#7di -%2}#7+apophysis 
diapophyses	infl
	head	diapophysis
	syl	di:a+poph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diapophysis	0.
	syl	di:a+poph:y+sis
	pron	<2dI*1pofisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the upper or articular surface of a transverse vertebral process.
diapophysial	sub
	head	diapophysis
	syl	di+ap:o+phys+i:al
	pron	<2dI@p*1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
diapositive	0.
	syl	di:a+pos:i+tive
	pron	<2dI*1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive transparency; slide.
diarch	ety	C19: from Greek #7di -#7+ arch*_e beginning, origin
diarch	0.
	syl	di+arch
	pron	<1dIa:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a vascular bundle
	def	having two strands of xylem.
dyarchy	alt
	head	diarchy
	or	diarchy
	syl	dy+ar+chy
	pron	<1dIa:ki>
	pos	n.
diarchies	infl
	head	diarchy
	syl	di+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diarchy	0.
	or	dyarchy
	syl	di+ar+chy
	pron	<1dIa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by two states, individuals, etc.
diarchic	sub
	head	diarchy
	or	dyarchic
	syl	di+1ar+chic
	pos	adj.
diarchical	sub
	head	diarchy
	or	dyarchical
	syl	di+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
diarchal	sub
	head	diarchy
	or	dyarchal
	syl	di+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
dyarchic	sub
	head	diarchy
	or	diarchic
	syl	dy+1ar+chic
	pos	adj.
dyarchical	sub
	head	diarchy
	or	diarchical
	syl	dy+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
dyarchal	sub
	head	diarchy
	or	diarchal
	syl	dy+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
diarist	0.
	syl	di:a+rist
	pron	<1dI*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps or writes a diary, esp. one that is subsequently published.
diarrhoea	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek diarrhoia, from diarrhein to flow through, from #7dia -#7+ rhein to flow
diarrhoeal	sub
	head	diarrhoea
	syl	di+ar+1rhoe:al
diarrhoeic	sub
	head	diarrhoea
	syl	di+ar+1rhoe+ic
diarthrosis	ety	C16: New Latin, from {#7di -%2}#7+ Greek arthr*_osis, from arthroun to fasten by a joint, from arthron joint
diarthroses	infl
	head	diarthrosis
	syl	di+ar+thro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diarthrosis	0.
	syl	di+ar+thro+sis
	pron	<2dIa:1Tr*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any freely movable joint, such as the shoulder and hip joints.
diarthrodial	sub
	head	diarthrosis
	syl	di+ar+1thro+di:al
	pos	adj.
diary	ety	C16: from Latin di*_arium daily allocation of food or money, journal, from di*_es day
diaries	infl
	head	diary
	syl	di:a+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diary	1.
	syl	di:a+ry
	pron	<1dI*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a personal record of daily events, appointments, observations, etc.
diary	2.
	syl	di:a+ry
	pron	<1dI*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a book for keeping such a record.
Diaz	alt
	head	Dias
	or	Dias
	syl	Di:az
	pron	<1dE*s>, Portuguese <1di*S>
	pos	n.
Bartholomeu	infl
	head	Dias
	syl	Bar:tho:lo:me:u
	pron	<2b*rtulu1mAu>
	pos	n.
Dias	0.
	or	Diaz
	syl	Di:as
	pron	<1dE*s>, Portuguese <1di*S>
	pos	n.
	def	??1450-1500, Portuguese navigator who discovered the sea route from Europe to the East via the Cape of Good Hope (1488).
diascope	0.
	syl	di:a+scope
	pron	<1dI*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical projector used to display transparencies.
Diaspora	ety	C19: from Greek: a scattering, from diaspeirein to disperse, from #7dia -#7+ speirein to scatter, sow; see #7spore 
Diaspora	1.a.
	syl	Di+as+po+ra
	pron	<dI1@sp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dispersion of the Jews from Palestine after the Babylonian captivity.
Diaspora	1.b.
	syl	Di+as+po+ra
	pron	<dI1@sp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jewish communities that arose after this dispersion.
Diaspora	1.c.
	syl	Di+as+po+ra
	pron	<dI1@sp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the places in which these settlements existed.
Diaspora	2.
	syl	Di+as+po+ra
	pron	<dI1@sp*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the New Testament
	def	the body of Christians living outside Palestine.
Diaspora	3.
	syl	Di+as+po+ra
	pron	<dI1@sp*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a dispersion or spreading, as of people originally belonging to one nation or having a common culture.
diaspore	ety	C19: from Greek diaspora a scattering, dispersion; see D#7iaspora: so named from its dispersion and crackling when highly heated
diaspore	1.
	syl	di:a+spore
	pron	<1dI*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, yellowish, or grey mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium oxide in orthorhombic crystalline form, found in bauxite and corundum. Formula: Al\2O\3.H\2O.
diaspore	2.
	syl	di:a+spore
	pron	<1dI*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any propagative part of a plant, esp. one that is easily dispersed, such as a spore.
diastalsis	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7dia -#7+ (#7peri) #7stalsis  &- @!di@.a+#!stal+tic adj.
ses	infl
	head	diastalsis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diastalsis	0.
	syl	di:a+stal+sis
	pron	<2dI*1st@lsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a downward wave of contraction occurring in the intestine during digestion. See also {peristalsis}.
diastase	ety	C19: from French, from Greek diastasis a separation; see #7diastasis 
diastase	0.
	syl	di:a+stase
	pron	<1dI*2stAs>, <-2stAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse starch to maltose. They are present in germinated barley and in the pancreas. See also {amylase}.
diastasic	sub
	head	diastase
	syl	di:a+1sta+sic
	pos	adj.
diastasis	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek: a separation, from diistanai to separate, from #7dia -#7+ histanai to place, make stand
ses	infl
	head	diastasis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diastasis	1.a.
	syl	di:a+sta+sis
	pron	<dI1@st*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the separation of an epiphysis from the long bone to which it is normally attached without fracture of the bone.
diastasis	1.b.
	syl	di:a+sta+sis
	pron	<dI1@st*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the separation of any two parts normally joined.
diastasis	2.
	syl	di:a+sta+sis
	pron	<dI1@st*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the last part of the diastolic phase of the heartbeat.
diastatic	sub
	head	diastasis
	syl	di:a+stat+ic
	pron	<2dI*1st@t?!ik>
	pos	adj.
diastema	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek: gap, from diistanai to separate; see #7diastasis 
diastemata	infl
	head	diastema
	syl	di:a+ste+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diastema	1.
	syl	di:a+ste+ma
	pron	<2dI*1stEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ab?!normal space, fissure, or cleft in a bodily organ or part.
diastema	2.
	syl	di:a+ste+ma
	pron	<2dI*1stEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap between the teeth.
diaster	ety	C19: from {#7di -%1}#7+ Greek ast*_er star
diaster	0.
	syl	di+as+ter
	pron	<dI1@st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the stage in cell division at which the chromosomes are in two groups at the poles of the spindle before forming daughter nuclei.
diastral	sub
	head	diaster
	syl	di+1as+tral
	pos	adj.
diastole	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: an expansion, from diastellein to expand, from #7dia -#7+ stellein to place, bring together, make ready
diastole	0.
	syl	di+as+to+le
	pron	<dI1@st*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the dilation of the chambers of the heart that follows each contraction, during which they refill with blood. Compare {systole}.
diastolic	sub
	head	diastole
	syl	di+as+tol+ic
	pron	<2dI*?!1stolik>
	pos	adj.
diastrophism	ety	C19: from Greek diastroph*_e a twisting; see #7dia -#7, strophe 
diastrophism	0.
	syl	di+as+tro+phism
	pron	<dI1@str*2fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	movement of the earth's crust that gives rise to mountains, continents, folding, faulting, etc.
diastrophic	sub
	head	diastrophism
	syl	di:a+stroph+ic
	pron	<2dI*1strofik>
	pos	adj.
diastyle	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek diast*_ylos having spaced pillars
diastyle	1.
	syl	di:a+style
	pron	<1dI*2stIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having columns about three diameters apart.
diastyle	2.
	syl	di:a+style
	pron	<1dI*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a diastyle building.
diatessaron	ety	C14: from Late Latin, from Greek dia tessar*_on khord*_on sumph*_onia concord through four notes, from dia through+ tessares four
diatessaron	1.
	syl	di:a+tes+sa+ron
	pron	<2dI*1tes*2ron>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in classical Greece
	def	the interval of a perfect fourth.
diatessaron	2.
	syl	di:a+tes+sa+ron
	pron	<2dI*1tes*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a conflation of the four Gospels into a single continuous narrative.
diathermancy	ety	C19: from French diathermansie, from #7dia -#7+ Greek thermansis heating, from therm?!ainein to heat, from thermos hot
diathermancies	infl
	head	diathermancy
	syl	di:a+ther+man+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diathermancy	0.
	syl	di:a+ther+man+cy
	pron	<2dI*1TR:m*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of transmitting infrared radiation.
diathermanous	sub
	head	diathermancy
	syl	di:a+1ther+man+ous
	pos	adj.
diathermic	1.
	syl	di:a+ther+mic
	pron	<2dI*1T*mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to diathermy.
diathermic	2.
	syl	di:a+ther+mic
	pron	<2dI*1T*mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to conduct heat; passing heat freely.
diathermy	ety	C20: from New Latin diathermia, from #7dia -#7+ Greek therm*_e heat
diathermia	alt
	head	diathermy
	or	diathermy
	syl	di:a+ther+mi:a
	pron	<2dI*1TR:mi*>
	pos	n.
diathermy	0.
	or	diathermia
	syl	di:a+ther+my
	pron	<1dI*2TR:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	local heating of the body tissues with an electric current for medical or surgical purposes.
diathesis	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek: propensity, from diatithenai to dispose, from #7dia -#7+ tithenai to place
diathses	infl
	head	diathesis
	syl	di:ath+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diathesis	0.
	syl	di:ath+e:sis
	pron	<dI1@Tisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a hereditary or acquired susceptibility of the body to one or more diseases.
diathetic	sub
	head	diathesis
	syl	di:a+thet+ic
	pron	<2dI*?!1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
diatom	ety	C19: from New Latin Diatoma (genus name), from Greek diatomos cut in two, from diatemnein to cut through, from #7dia -#7+ temnein to cut
diatom	0.
	syl	di:a+tom
	pron	<1dI*t*m>, <-2tom>
	pos	n.
	def	any microscopic unicellular alga of the class occurring in marine or fresh water singly or in colonies, each cell having a cell wall made of two halves and impregnated with silica. See also {diatomite}.
diatomaceous	0.
	syl	di:a+to+ma+ceous
	pron	<2dI*t*1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, consist?!ing of, or containing diatoms or their fossil remains.
diatomaceous earth	0.
	syl	di:a+to+ma+ceous earth
	pos	n.
	def	an unconsolidated form of {diatomite}. Also called: {kieselguhr}.
diatomic	0.a.
	syl	di:a+tom+ic
	pron	<2dI*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound or molecule
	def	containing two atoms.
diatomic	0.b.
	syl	di:a+tom+ic
	pron	<2dI*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound or molecule
	def	containing two characteristic groups or atoms.
	exam	1	ethylene glycol is a diatomic alcohol.
diatomicity	sub
	head	diatomic
	syl	di+at:o+mic+i:ty
	pron	<2dI@t*1misiti>
	pos	n.
diatomite	0.
	syl	di+at:o+mite
	pron	<dI1@t*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft very fine-grained whitish rock consisting of the siliceous remains of diatoms deposited in small ponds or lakes. It is used as an absorbent, filtering medium, insulator, filler, etc. See also {diatomaceous earth}.
diatonic	ety	C16: from Late Latin diatonicus, from Greek diatonikos, from diatonos extending, from diateinein to stretch out, from #7dia -#7+ teinein to stretch
diatonic	1.
	syl	di:a+ton+ic
	pron	<2dI*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or based upon any scale of five tones and two semitones produced by playing the white keys of a keyboard instrument, esp. the natural major or minor scales forming the basis of the key system in Western music. Compare { {chromatic} (sense 2)}.
diatonic	2.
	syl	di:a+ton+ic
	pron	<2dI*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not involving the sharpening or flattening of the notes of the major or minor scale nor the use of such notes as modified by accidentals.
diatonically	sub
	head	diatonic
	syl	di:a+1ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diatonicism	sub
	head	diatonic
	syl	di:a+ton:i+cism
	pron	<2dI*1toni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
diatribe	ety	C16: from Latin diatriba learned debate, from Greek diatrib*_e discourse, pastime, from diatribein to while away, from #7dia -#7+ tribein to rub
diatribe	0.
	syl	di:a+tribe
	pron	<1dI*2trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter or violent criticism or attack; denunciation.
diatropism	0.
	syl	di+at+ro+pism
	pron	<dI1@tr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a response of plants or parts of plants to an external stimulus by growing at right angles to the direction of the stimulus.
diatropic	sub
	head	diatropism
	syl	di:a+trop+ic
	pron	<2dI*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
Bartholomeu	infl
	head	Diaz
	syl	Bar:tho:lo:me:u
	pron	<2b*rtulu?!1mAu>
	pos	n.
Diaz	1.
	syl	Di:az
	pron	<1dE*s>, Portuguese <1di*S>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Bartholomeu) {Dias}.
(Jos'e de la Cruz) Porfirio	infl
	head	Diaz
	syl	(Jos*'e de la Cruz) Por:fi:rio
	pron	<pcr1firjo>
	pos	n.
Diaz	2.
	syl	Di:az
	pron	<1dE*s>, Spanish <1diaT>
	pos	n.
	def	1830-1915, Mexican general and statesman; president of Mexico (1877-80; 1884-1911).
Rodrigo	infl
	head	D'iaz de Bivar
	syl	Ro:dri:go
	pron	<rc1Dri$Go>
	pos	n.
D'iaz de Bivar	0.
	syl	D*'i:az de Bi:var
	pron	Spanish <1diaT> <De> <bi1$Bar>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of (El) {Cid}.
diazin	alt
	head	diazine
	or	diazine
	syl	di:a+zin
	pron	<1dI*zin>, <dI1@zin>
	pos	n.
diazine	0.
	or	diazin
	syl	di:a+zine
	pron	<1dI*2zEn> <dI1@zEn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound whose molecules contain a hexagonal ring of four carbon atoms and two nitrogen atoms, esp. any of three isomers with the formula C\4N\2H\4. See also {pyrimidine}.
diazo	1.
	syl	di+az:o
	pron	<dI1Az*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group, =N:N, or the divalent group, -N:N-.
	exam	1	diazo compound.
diazo	2.
	syl	di+az:o
	pron	<dI1Az*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dyeline}. of or relating to the reproduction of documents using the bleaching action of ultraviolet radiation on diazonium salts. {~} {@.os} {@.oes}.
diazo	3.
	syl	di+az:o
	pron	<dI1Az*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	a document produced by this method.
diazole	0.
	syl	di:a+zole
	pron	<dI1Az*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound whose molecules contain a pentagonal ring of three carbon atoms and two nitrogen atoms, esp. imidazole ({1,3-diazole}) or pyrazole ({1,1-diazole) }.
diazomethane	0.
	syl	di+az:o+me:thane
	pron	<dI2Az*u1mETAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow odourless explosive gas, used as a methylating agent. Formula: CH\2:N:N.
diazonium	ety	C19: #7diazo -#7+ (#7amm) #7onium 
diazonium	0.
	syl	di:a+zo+ni:um
	pron	<2dI*1z*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the group, Ar-N:N-, where Ar is an aryl group.
	exam	1	diazonium group or radical;
	exam	2	a diazonium compound.
diazonium salt	ety	ArN:N%#-M%+, where Ar is an aryl group and M is a metal atom; made by the action of nitrous acid on aromatic amines and used in dyeing.
diazonium salt	0.
	syl	di:a+zo+ni:um salt
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of compounds with the general formula
diazotise	alt
	head	diazotize
	or	diazotize
	syl	di:a+zo+tise
	pron	<dI1Az*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
diazotize	0.
	or	diazotise
	syl	di:a+zo+tize
	pron	<dI1Az*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an aryl amine) to react with nitrous acid to produce a dia?!zonium salt.
diazotization	sub
	head	diazotize
	or	diazotisation
	syl	di:2a+zo+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
diazotisation	sub
	head	diazotize
	or	diazotization
	syl	di:2a+zo+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dib	ety	C17: perhaps alteration of {#7dab %1}
dibs	infl
	head	dib
	syl	dibs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dibbing	infl
	head	dib
	syl	dib+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dibbed	infl
	head	dib
	syl	dibbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dib	0.
	syl	dib
	pron	<dib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fish by allowing the bait to bob and dip on the surface.
dibasic	1.
	syl	di+ba+sic
	pron	<dI1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an acid, such as sulphuric acid, H\2SO\4
	def	containing two acidic hydrogen atoms. Compare {diacidic}.
dibasic	2.
	syl	di+ba+sic
	pron	<dI1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a salt
	def	derived by replacing two acidic hydrogen atoms.
	exam	1	dibasic sodium phosphate, Na\2HPO\4.
dibasicity	sub
	head	dibasic
	syl	di+ba+sic+i:ty
	pron	<2dIbA1sisiti>
	pos	n.
dibble	ety	C15: of obscure origin
dibble	H1.1.
	syl	dib+ble
	pron	<1dibL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {dib+ber} (#!d$Ib$$). a small hand tool used to make holes in the ground for planting or transplanting bulbs, seeds, or roots.
dibble	H1.2.
	syl	dib+ble
	pron	<1dibL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a hole in (the ground) with a dibble.
dibble	H1.3.
	syl	dib+ble
	pron	<1dibL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plant (seeds, etc.) with a dibble.
dibbler	sub
	head	dibble
	syl	dib+bler
	pos	n.
dibble	H2.1.
	syl	dib+ble
	pron	<1dibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a variant of {dib}.
dibble	H2.2.
	syl	dib+ble
	pron	<1dibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a less common word for {dabble}.
dibbuks	infl
	head	dibbuk
	or	dibbukkim
	syl	dib+buks
	pron	Hebrew <-bu1kim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dibbukkim	infl
	head	dibbuk
	or	dibbuks
	syl	dib+buk+kim
	pron	Hebrew <-bu1kim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dibbuk	0.
	syl	dib+buk
	pron	<1dib*k>, Hebrew <di1buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dybbuk}.
dibranchiate	1.
	syl	di+bran+chi+ate
	pron	<dI1br@Gkiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a group or former order of cephalopod molluscs, including the octopuses, squids, and cuttlefish, having two gills. {~}
dibranchiate	2.
	syl	di+bran+chi+ate
	pron	<dI1br@Gkiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	any dibranchiate mollusc.
dibromide	0.
	syl	di+bro+mide
	pron	<dI1br*umId>
	pos	n.
	def	any chemical compound that contains two bromine atoms per molecule.
dibs	ety	C18: shortened from dibstones children's game played with knucklebones or pebbles, probably from dib to tap, dip, variant of {#7dab %1}
dibs	1.
	syl	dibs
	pron	<dibz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {jacks}.
dibs	2.
	syl	dibs
	pron	<dibz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	rights (to) or claims (on): used mainly by children.
dicarboxylic acid	0.
	syl	di+car+box+yl+ic ac:id
	pron	<dI2ka:bok1silik>
	pos	n.
	def	any carboxylic acid that contains two carboxyl groups per molecule.
dicast	ety	C19: from Greek dikast*_es, from dikazein to judge, from dik*_e right, judgment, order
dicast	0.
	syl	dic+ast
	pron	<1dik@st>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Athens
	def	a juror in the popular courts chosen by lot from a list of citizens.
dicastic	sub
	head	dicast
	syl	di+1cas+tic
	pos	adj.
dice	ety	C14: plural of {#7die %2}
dice	1.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cubes of wood, plastic, etc., each of whose sides has a different number of spots (1 to 6), used in games of chance and in gambling to give random numbers.
dice	2.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	Also called: {die}. one of these cubes.
dice	3.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small cubes as of vegetables, chopped meat, etc.
no dice	4.
	head	dice
	syl	no dice.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an expression of refusal or rejection.
dice	5.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	to cut (food, etc.) into small cubes.
dice	6.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gamble with or play at a game involving dice.
dice	7.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take a chance or risk (esp. in the phrase {dice with death) }.
dice	8.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to abandon or reject (someone or something).
dice	9.
	syl	dice
	pron	<dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or mark with dicelike shapes.
dicer	sub
	head	dice
	syl	dic+er
	pos	n.
dicentra	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek dikentros having two sharp points, from {#7di -%1}#7+ kentron sharp point, from kentein to prick; see #7centre 
dicentra	0.
	syl	di+cen+tra
	pron	<dI1sentr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Asian or North American plant of the genus such as bleeding heart and Dutchman's-breeches, having finely divided leaves and ornamental clusters of drooping flowers: family
dicephalous	0.
	syl	di+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<dI1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two heads.
dicephalism	sub
	head	dicephalous
	syl	di+1ceph:a+lism
	pos	n.
dicier	infl
	head	dicey
	syl	dic:i+er
	pos	adj.
diciest	infl
	head	dicey
	syl	dic:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dicey	0.
	syl	dice:y
	pron	<1dIsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	difficult or dangerous; risky; tricky.
dichasium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek dikhasis a dividing, from dikhazein to divide in two, from dikha in two
dichasia	infl
	head	dichasium
	syl	di+cha+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dichasium	0.
	syl	di+cha+si:um
	pron	<dI1kAzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cymose inflorescence in which each branch bearing a flower gives rise to two other flowering branches, as in the stitchwort. Compare {monochasium}.
dichasial	sub
	head	dichasium
	syl	di+1cha+si:al
	pos	adj.
dichasially	sub
	head	dichasium
	syl	di+1cha+si+al+ly
	pos	adv.
dichlamydeous	ety	C19: from Greek, from #7di -#7+ khlamus a cloak+-#7eous 
dichlamydeous	0.
	syl	di+chla+myd+e:ous
	pron	<2dIkl*1midi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flower
	def	having a corolla and calyx.
dichloride	0.
	syl	di+chlo+ride
	pron	<dI1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound in which two atoms of chlorine are combined with another atom or group. Also called: {bichloride}.
dichlorodifluoromethane	0.
	syl	di+chlo:ro+di+fluo:ro+me:thane
	pron	<dI2klc:r*udI2flu*r*u?!1mETAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless nonflammable gas easily liquefied by pressure: used as a propellant in aerosols and fire extinguishers and as a refrigerant. Formula: CCl\2F\2. See also {Freon}.
dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane	0.
	syl	di+chlo:ro+di+phe:nyl+tri+chlo:ro+e:thane
	pron	<dI2klc:r*udI?!2fEnIltrI2klc:r*u1ETAn>, <-nil->, <-2fen->
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {DDT}.
dicho-	ety	from Greek dikho-, from dikha in two
dichogamy	0.
	syl	di+chog:a+my
	pron	<dI1kog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the maturation of male and female parts of a flower at different times, preventing self-pollination. Compare { {homogamy} (sense 2)}.
dichogamous	sub
	head	dichogamy
	or	dichogamic
	syl	di+1chog:a+mous
	pron	<2dIk*u1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
dichogamic	sub
	head	dichogamy
	or	dichogamous
	syl	di+cho+gam+ic
	pron	<2dIk*u1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
dichotomise	alt
	head	dichotomize
	or	dichotomize
	syl	di+chot:o+mise
	pron	<dI1kot*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
dichotomize	0.
	or	dichotomise
	syl	di+chot:o+mize
	pron	<dI1kot*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide or become divided into two parts or classifications.
dichotomist	sub
	head	dichotomize
	syl	di+1chot:o+mist
	pos	n.
dichotomization	sub
	head	dichotomize
	or	dichotomisation
	syl	di+2chot:o+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
dichotomisation	sub
	head	dichotomize
	or	dichotomization
	syl	di+2chot:o+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dichotomies	infl
	head	dichotomy
	syl	di+chot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dichotomy	1.
	syl	di+chot:o+my
	pron	<dI1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	division into two parts or classifications, esp. when they are sharply distin?!guished or opposed.
	exam	1	the dichotomy between eastern and western cultures.
dichotomy	2.
	syl	di+chot:o+my
	pron	<dI1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the division of a class into two mutually exclusive subclasses.
	exam	1	the dichotomy of married and single people.
dichotomy	3.
	syl	di+chot:o+my
	pron	<dI1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a simple method of branching by repeated division into two equal parts.
dichotomy	4.
	syl	di+chot:o+my
	pron	<dI1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the phase of the moon, Venus, or Mercury when half of the disc is visible.
dichotomous	sub
	head	dichotomy
	or	dichotomic
	syl	di+1chot:o+mous
	pron	<2dIk*u1tomik>
	pos	adj.
dichotomic	sub
	head	dichotomy
	or	dichotomous
	syl	di+cho+tom+ic
	pron	<2dIk*u1tomik>
	pos	adj.
dichotomously	sub
	head	dichotomy
	syl	di+1chot:o+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
dichroic	ety	C19: from Greek dikhroos having two colours, from {#7di -%1}#7+ khr*_os colour
dichroitic	alt
	head	dichroic
	or	dichroic
	syl	di+chro+it+ic
	pron	<2dIkr*u1itik>
	pos	adj.
dichroic	1.
	or	dichroitic
	syl	di+chro+ic
	pron	<dI1kr*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solution or uniaxial crystal
	def	exhibiting dichroism.
dichroic	2.
	or	dichroitic
	syl	di+chro+ic
	pron	<dI1kr*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {dichromatic}.
dichroism	1.
	syl	di+chro+ism
	pron	<1dIkr*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dichromaticism}. a property of a uniaxial crystal, such as tourmaline, of showing a perceptible difference in colour when viewed along two different axes in transmitted white light. See also {pleochroism}.
dichroism	2.
	syl	di+chro+ism
	pron	<1dIkr*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of certain solutions as a result of which the wavelength (colour) of the light transmitted depends on the concentration of the solution and the length of the path of the light within the solution.
dichroite	ety	C19: from Greek dikhroos two-coloured+{-#7ite %1}
dichroite	0.
	syl	di+chro+ite
	pron	<1dIkr*u2It>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cordierite}.
dichromate	0.
	syl	di+chro+mate
	pron	<dI1kr*umAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of dichromic acid. Dichromate salts contain the ion Cr\2O%2@b\7%#-. Also called: {bichromate}.
dichromatic	1.
	syl	di+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2dIkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dichroic}. having or consisting of only two colours.
dichromatic	2.
	syl	di+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2dIkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animal species
	def	having two different colour varieties that are independent of sex and age.
dichromatic	3.
	syl	di+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2dIkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to perceive only two colours. &- {di+chro+ma+tism} (da$I#!kr$$$um$$@!t$Iz$$m)
dichromaticism	0.
	syl	di+chro+mat:i+cism
	pron	<2dIkr*u1m@ti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dichroism} (sense 1).
dichromic	0.
	syl	di+chro+mic
	pron	<dI1kr*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving only two colours; dichromatic.
dichromic acid	0.
	syl	di+chro+mic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable dibasic oxidizing acid known only in solution and in the form of dichromate salts. Formula: H\2Cr\2O\7.
dichroscope	ety	C19: from Greek dikhroos two-coloured+-#7scope 
dichroscope	0.
	syl	di+chro+scope
	pron	<1dIkr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for investigating the dichroism of solutions or crystals. Also called: {di+chro@.i+scope, di+chro@.o+scope}.
dichroscopic	sub
	head	dichroscope
	syl	di+chro+scop+ic
	pron	<2dIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
dichroiscopic	sub
	head	dichroscope
	or	dichrooscopic
	syl	di+chro:i+1scop+ic
	pos	adj.
dichrooscopic	sub
	head	dichroscope
	or	dichroiscopic
	syl	di+chro:o+1scop+ic
	pos	adj.
dick	ety	C20: by shortening and alteration from #7detective ; probably influenced by proper name Dick 
dick	H1.0.
	syl	dick
	pron	<dik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slang word for {detective}.
dick	ety	C16 (meaning: fellow): from the name Dick, familiar form of Richard, applied generally (like Jack) to any fellow, lad, etc.; hence, C19: penis
dick	H2.1.
	syl	dick
	pron	<dik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	a fellow or person.
clever dick	2.
	head	dick
	syl	clever dick.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	a person who is obnoxiously opinionated or self-satisfied; know-all.
dick	H2.3.
	syl	dick
	pron	<dik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a taboo word for {penis}.
dickens	ety	C16: from the name Dickens 
dickens	0.
	syl	dick+ens
	pron	<1dikinz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a euphemistic word for {devil} (used as intensifier in the interrogative phrase {what the dickens}) .
Charles (John Huffam)	infl
	head	Dickens
	syl	Charles (John Huffam)
	pos	n.
Dickens	0.
	syl	Dick:ens
	pron	<1dikinz>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name 1812-70, English novelist, famous for the humour and sympathy of his characterization and his criticism of social injustice. His major works include (1837), (1839), (1844), (1850), (1853), (1857), and (1861). &- {Dick+en+si@.an} (d$I#!k$enz$I$$n)
dicker	ety	C12: ultimately from Latin decuria #7decury ; related to Middle Low German d*_eker lot of ten hides
dicker	1.
	syl	dick+er
	pron	<1dik*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to trade (goods) by bargaining; barter.
dicker	2.
	syl	dick+er
	pron	<1dik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to negotiate a political deal.
dicker	3.a.
	syl	dick+er
	pron	<1dik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a petty bargain or barter.
dicker	3.b.
	syl	dick+er
	pron	<1dik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the item or items bargained or bartered.
dicker	4.
	syl	dick+er
	pron	<1dik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a political deal or bargain.
Emily	infl
	head	Dickinson
	syl	Em:i:ly.
	pos	n.
Dickinson	0.
	syl	Dick:in:son
	pron	<1dikinsN>
	pos	n.
	def	1830-86, U.S. poet, noted for her short mostly unrhymed mystical lyrics.
Dick test	ety	C20: named after George F. Dick (1881-1967), American physician who devised it
Dick test	0.
	syl	Dick test
	pos	n.
	def	a skin test for determining whether a person is immune or susceptible to scarlet fever.
dicky	ety	C18 (in the senses: donkey, shirt front): from Dickey, diminutive of Dick (name); the relationship of the various senses is obscure
dickey	alt
	head	dicky
	or	dicky
	syl	dick+ey
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
dickies	infl
	head	dicky
	or	dickeys
	syl	dick:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dickeys	infl
	head	dicky
	or	dickies
	syl	dick+eys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dicky	H1.1.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's false blouse front, worn to fill in the neck of a jacket or low-cut dress.
dicky	H1.2.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's false shirt front, esp. one worn with full evening dress.
dicky	H1.3.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dicky bow}. a bow tie.
dicky	H1.4.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an informal name for {donkey}, esp. a male one.
dicky	H1.5.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dickybird, dickeybird}. a child's word for a {bird}, esp. a small one.
dicky	H1.6.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	n.
	def	a folding outside seat at the rear of some early cars. U.S. name: {rumble seat}.
dicky	ety	C18: perhaps from the name Dick in the phrase as queer as Dick's hatband feeling ill
dickey	alt
	head	dicky
	or	dicky
	syl	dick+ey
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	adj.
dickier	infl
	head	dicky
	syl	dick:i+er
	pos	adj.
dickiest	infl
	head	dicky
	syl	dick:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dicky	H2.0.
	or	dickey
	syl	dick:y
	pron	<1diki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	in bad condition; shaky, unsteady, or unreliable.
	exam	1	I feel a bit dicky today.
diclinous	0.
	syl	di+cli+nous
	pron	<1dIklin*s>, <dI1klI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers and flowering plants
	def	unisexual. Compare {monoclinous}.
diclinism	sub
	head	diclinous
	syl	di+cli+nism
	pos	n.
dicliny	sub
	head	diclinous
	syl	di+cli+ny
	pron	<1dIklini>, <dI1klI->
	pos	n.
dicotyledon	0.
	syl	di+cot:y+le:don
	pron	<dI2koti1lEdN>, <2dIkot->
	pos	n.
	def	any flowering plant of the group having two embryonic seed leaves and leaves with netlike veins. The group includes many herbaceous plants and most families of trees and shrubs. Often shortened to {dicot}. Compare {monocotyledon}.
dicotyledonous	sub
	head	dicotyledon
	syl	di+cot:y+1le:don+ous
	pos	adj.
dicrotic	ety	C19: from Greek dikrotos double-beating, from {#7di -%1}#7+ krotein to beat
dicrotal	alt
	head	dicrotic
	or	dicrotic
	syl	di+cro+tal
	pron	<1dIkr*tL>
	pos	adj.
dicrotic	0.
	or	dicrotal
	syl	di+crot+ic
	pron	<dI1krotik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	having or relating to a double pulse for each heartbeat.
dicrotism	sub
	head	dicrotic
	syl	di+cro+tism
	pron	<1dIkr*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
dict	1.
	syl	dict.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dictation.
dict	2.
	syl	dict.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dictator.
dict	3.
	syl	dict.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dictionary.
dicta	0.
	syl	dic+ta
	pron	<1dikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {dictum}.
Dictaphone	0.
	syl	Dic+ta+phone
	pron	<1dikt*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a tape recorder designed esp. for dictation and subsequent typing.
dictate	ety	C17: from Latin dict*_are to say repeatedly, order, from d*_icere to say
dictate	1.
	syl	dic+tate
	pron	<dik1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say (messages, letters, speeches, etc.) aloud for mechanical recording or verbatim transcription by another person.
dictate	2.
	syl	dic+tate
	pron	<dik1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prescribe (commands, etc.) authoritatively.
dictate	3.
	syl	dic+tate
	pron	<dik1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in a tyrannical manner; seek to impose one's will on others.
dictate	4.
	syl	dic+tate
	pron	<1diktAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative command.
dictate	5.
	syl	dic+tate
	pron	<1diktAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a guiding principle or rule.
	exam	1	the dictates of reason.
dictation	1.
	syl	dic+ta+tion
	pron	<dik1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dictating material to be recorded or taken down in writing.
dictation	2.
	syl	dic+ta+tion
	pron	<dik1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the material dictated.
dictation	3.
	syl	dic+ta+tion
	pron	<dik1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	authoritative commands or the act of giving them.
dictational	sub
	head	dictation
	syl	dic+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
dictator	1.a.
	syl	dic+ta+tor
	pron	<dik1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruler who is not effectively restricted by a constitution, laws, recognized opposition, etc.
dictator	1.b.
	syl	dic+ta+tor
	pron	<dik1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an absolute, esp. tyrannical, ruler.
dictator	2.
	syl	dic+ta+tor
	pron	<dik1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a person appointed during a crisis to exercise supreme author?!ity.
dictator	3.
	syl	dic+ta+tor
	pron	<dik1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes pronouncements, as on conduct, fashion, etc., which are regarded as authoritative.
dictator	4.
	syl	dic+ta+tor
	pron	<dik1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who behaves in an authoritarian or tyrannical manner.
dictatress	sub
	head	dictator
	or	dictatrix
	syl	dic+ta+tress
	pron	<dik1tAtris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
dictatrix	sub
	head	dictator
	or	dictatress
	syl	dic+ta+trix
	pron	<1dikt*triks>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
dictatorial	1.
	syl	dic+ta+tor+i:al
	pron	<2dikt*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a dictator.
dictatorial	2.
	syl	dic+ta+tor+i:al
	pron	<2dikt*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to dictate; tyrannical; overbearing.
dictatorially	sub
	head	dictatorial
	syl	dic+ta+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
dictatorialness	sub
	head	dictatorial
	syl	dic+ta+1to+ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
dictatorship	1.
	syl	dic+ta+tor+ship
	pron	<dik1tAt*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, office, or period of rule of a dictator.
dictatorship	2.
	syl	dic+ta+tor+ship
	pron	<dik1tAt*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	government by a dictator or dictators.
dictatorship	3.
	syl	dic+ta+tor+ship
	pron	<dik1tAt*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a country ruled by a dictator or dictators.
dictatorship	4.
	syl	dic+ta+tor+ship
	pron	<dik1tAt*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	absolute or supreme power or authority.
diction	ety	C15: from Latin dicti*_o a saying, mode of expression, from d*_icere to speak, say
diction	1.
	syl	dic+tion
	pron	<1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the choice and use of words in writing or speech.
diction	2.
	syl	dic+tion
	pron	<1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of uttering or enunciating words and sounds; elocution.
dictionary	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin dicti*_on*_arium collection of words, from Late Latin dicti*_o word; see #7diction 
dictionaries	infl
	head	dictionary
	syl	dic+tion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dictionary	1.a.
	syl	dic+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1dikS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a reference book that consists of an alphabetical list of words with their meanings and parts of speech, and often a guide to accepted pronunciation and syllabification, irregular inflections of words, derived words of different parts of speech, and etymologies.
dictionary	1.b.
	syl	dic+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1dikS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar reference book giving equivalent words in two or more languages. Such dictionaries often consist of two or more parts, in each of which the alphabetical list is given in a different language.
	exam	1	a German-English dictionary.
dictionary	1.c.
	syl	dic+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1dikS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a dictionary definition.
	def	See also {glossary, lexicon, thesaurus}.
dictionary	2.
	syl	dic+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1dikS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a reference book listing words or terms of a particular subject or activity, giving information about their meanings and other attributes.
	exam	1	a dictionary of gardening.
dictionary	3.
	syl	dic+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1dikS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of information or ex?!amples with the entries alphabetically arranged.
	exam	1	a dictionary of quotations.
dictionary catalogue	0.
	syl	dic+tion+ar:y cat:a+logue
	pos	n.
	def	a catalogue of the authors, titles and subjects of books in one alphabetical sequence.
Dictograph	0.
	syl	Dic+to+graph
	pron	<1dikt*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a telephonic instrument for secretly monitoring or recording conversations by means of a small, sensitive, and often concealed microphone.
dictum	ety	C16: from Latin, from d*_icere to say
dictums	infl
	head	dictum
	or	dicta
	syl	dic+tums
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dicta	infl
	head	dictum
	or	dictums
	syl	dic+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dictum	1.
	syl	dic+tum
	pron	<1dikt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or authoritative statement or assertion; pronouncement.
dictum	2.
	syl	dic+tum
	pron	<1dikt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular saying or maxim.
dictum	3.
	syl	dic+tum
	pron	<1dikt*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	See {obiter dictum}.
dicynodont	ety	C19: from Greek, from #7di -#7+ ku*_on dog+-#7odont 
dicynodont	0.
	syl	di+cyn:o+dont
	pron	<dI1sin*2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct Triassic mammal-like reptiles having a single pair of tusklike teeth.
did	0.
	syl	did
	pron	<did>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of { {do} %1}.
Didache	ety	C19: from Greek, literally: a teaching, from didaskein to teach
Didache	0.
	syl	Did:a+che
	pron	<1did*2kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a treatise, perhaps of the 1st or early 2nd century #7a.d., on Christian morality and practices. Also called: the {Teaching of the Twelve Apostles}.
didactic	ety	C17: from Greek didaktikos skilled in teaching, from didaskein to teach
didactic	1.
	syl	di+dac+tic
	pron	<di1d@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended to instruct, esp. ex?!cessively.
didactic	2.
	syl	di+dac+tic
	pron	<di1d@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally instructive; improving.
didactic	3.
	syl	di+dac+tic
	pron	<di1d@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of works of art or literature
	def	containing a political or moral message to which aesthetic considerations are subordinated.
didactically	sub
	head	didactic
	syl	di+1dac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
didacticism	sub
	head	didactic
	syl	di+1dac+ti+cism
	pos	n.
didactics	0.
	syl	di+dac+tics
	pron	<di1d@ktiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or science of teaching.
diddle	ety	C19: back formation from Jeremy Diddler, a scrounger in J. Kenney's farce Raising the Wind (1803)
diddle	H1.1.
	syl	did+dle
	pron	<1didL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cheat or swindle.
diddle	H1.2.
	syl	did+dle
	pron	<1didL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an obsolete word for {dawdle}.
diddler	sub
	head	diddle
	syl	did+dler
	pos	n.
diddle	ety	C17: probably variant of doderen to tremble, totter; see {#7dodder %1}
diddle	H2.0.
	syl	did+dle
	pron	<1didL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to jerk (an object) up and down or back and forth; shake rapidly.
Denis	infl
	head	Diderot
	syl	De:nis
	pron	<d*1ni>
	pos	n.
Diderot	0.
	syl	Di:de:rot
	pron	<1dEd*r*u>, French <did1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	1713-84, French philosopher, noted particularly for his direction (1745-72) of the great French
didgeridoo	ety	C20: imitative of its sound
didgeridoo	0.
	syl	did+ger:i+doo
	pron	<1diJ*ri2du:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a native Australian wind instrument.
didicoy	ety	C19: from Romany
diddicoy	infl
	head	didicoy
	or	didakai
	syl	did+di+coy
	pron	<1didi2kci>
	pos	n.
didakai	infl
	head	didicoy
	or	diddicoy
	syl	did:a+kai
	pron	<1didi2kI>
	pos	n.
didicoys	infl
	head	didicoy
	or	didikais
	syl	did:i+coys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
didikais	infl
	head	didicoy
	or	didicoys
	syl	did:i+kais.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
didicoy	0.
	syl	did:i+coy
	pron	<1didi2kci>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	one of a group of caravan-dwelling roadside scrap-metal dealers, esp. one who breaks up old cars and sells the parts. Often called Gypsies, these people are not true Romanies.
didn't	0.
	syl	did:n't
	pron	<1didNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	did not.
didos	infl
	head	dido
	or	didoes
	syl	di:dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
didoes	infl
	head	dido
	or	didos
	syl	di:does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
dido	0.
	syl	di:do
	pron	<1dId*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an antic; prank; trick.
Dido	0.
	syl	Di:do
	pron	<1dId*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a princess of Tyre who founded Carthage and became its queen. Virgil tells of her suicide when abandoned by her lover Aeneas.
didst	0.
	syl	didst
	pron	<didst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a form of the past tense of { {do} %1}.
didymium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek didumos twin+-#7ium 
didymium	1.
	syl	di+dym+i:um
	pron	<dI1dimi*m>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of the metallic rare earths neodymium and praseodymium, once thought to be an element.
didymium	2.
	syl	di+dym+i:um
	pron	<dI1dimi*m>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of rare earths and their oxides used in colouring glass.
didymous	ety	C18: from Greek didumos twin, from duo two
didymous	0.
	syl	did:y+mous
	pron	<1didim*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	in pairs or in two parts.
didynamous	ety	C18: from New Latin Didynamia name of former class, from #7di %1-#7+ Greek dunamis power, referring to the greater strength of the two long stamens
didynamous	0.
	syl	di+dyn:a+mous
	pron	<dI1din*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having four stamens arranged in two pairs of unequal length, as in the foxglove.
die	ety	Old English d*_iegan, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse deyja, Old High German touwen 
dies	infl
	head	die
	syl	dies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
dying	infl
	head	die
	syl	dy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
died	infl
	head	die
	syl	died.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
die	H1.1.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of an organism or its cells, organs, etc.
	def	to cease all biological activity permanently.
	exam	1	she died of pneumonia.
die	H1.2.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of something in?!animate
	def	to cease to exist; come to an end.
	exam	1	the memory of her will never die.
die	H1.3.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by away, down, or out
	def	to lose strength, power, or energy, esp. by degrees.
die	H1.4.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by away or down
	def	to become calm or quiet; subside.
	exam	1	the noise slowly died down.
die	H1.5.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to stop functioning.
	exam	1	the engine died.
die	H1.6.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to languish or pine, as with love, longing, etc.
die	H1.7.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to be nearly overcome (with laughter, boredom, etc.).
die	H1.8.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to lack spiritual life within the soul, thus separating it from God and leading to eternal punishment.
die	H1.9.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undergo or suffer (a death of a specified kind) (esp. in phrases such as {die a saintly death) }.
die	H1.10.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to become indifferent or apathetic (to).
	exam	1	to die to the world.
never say die	11.
	head	die
	syl	never say die.
	qual	Informal.
	def	never give up.
die hard	12.
	head	die
	syl	die hard.
	def	to cease to exist after resistance or a struggle.
	exam	1	old habits die hard.
die in harness	13.
	head	die
	syl	die in harness.
	def	to die while still working or active, prior to retirement.
be dying	14.
	head	die
	syl	be dying.
	usage	foll. by for or an infinitive
	def	to be eager or desperate (for something or to do something).
	exam	1	I'm dying to see the new house.
die	xref
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	See also {dieback, die down, die out}.
die	ety	C13 dee, from Old French de, perhaps from Vulgar Latin datum (unattested) a piece in games, n. use of past participle of Latin dare to play
die	H2.1.a.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped block of metal or other hard material used to cut or form metal in a drop forge, press, or similar device.
die	H2.1.b.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool of metal, silicon carbide, or other hard material with a conical hole through which wires, rods, or tubes are drawn to reduce their diameter.
die	H2.2.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	an internally-threaded tool for cutting external threads. Compare { {tap%2} (sense 6)}.
die	H2.3.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a casting mould giving accurate dimensions and a good surface to the object cast. See also {die-cast}.
die	H2.4.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the dado of a pedestal, usually cubic.
die	H2.5.
	syl	die
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dice} (sense 2).
the die is cast	6.
	head	die
	syl	the die is cast.
	def	the decision that commits a person irrevocably to an action has been taken.
dieback	1.
	syl	die+back
	pron	<1dI2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of trees and shrubs characterized by death of the young shoots, which spreads to the larger branches: caused by injury to the roots or attack by bacteria or fungi.
dieback	2.
	syl	die+back
	pron	<1dI2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar condition of herbaceous plants.
die back	infl
	head	dieback
	syl	die back.
	pos	vb.
dieback	3.
	syl	die+back
	pron	<1dI2b@k>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to suffer from dieback.
die-casts	infl
	head	die-cast
	syl	die-casts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
die-casting	infl
	head	die-cast
	syl	die-cast:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
die-cast	infl
	syl	die-cast.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
die-cast	0.
	syl	die-cast
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or form (a metal or plastic object) by introducing molten metal or plastic into a reusable mould, esp. under pressure, by gravity, or by centrifugal force.
die-casting	sub
	head	die-cast
	syl	die-2cast:ing
	pos	n.
diecious	0.
	syl	di+e:cious
	pron	<dI1ES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {dioecious}.
dieciously	sub
	head	diecious
	syl	di+1e:cious+ly
	pos	adv.
die down	1.
	syl	die down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of some perennial plants
	def	to wither and die above ground, leaving only the root alive during the winter.
die down	2.
	syl	die down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose strength or power, esp. by degrees.
die down	3.
	syl	die down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become calm or quiet.
John George	infl
	head	Diefenbaker
	syl	John George.
	pos	n.
Diefenbaker	0.
	syl	Die:fen:ba:ker
	pron	<1dEfN2bAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1895, Canadian Conservative statesman; prime minister of Canada (1957-63).
Di'ego-Suarez	0.
	syl	Di*'e:go-Sua:rez
	pron	French <djAgc> <s$ha1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Mada?!gascar: former French naval base. Pop.: 38600 (1970 est.).
die-hard	1.
	syl	die-hard
	pos	n.
	def	a person who resists change or who holds onto an untenable position or outdated attitude.
die-hard	2.
	syl	die-hard
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	obstinately resistant to change.
die-hardism	sub
	head	die-hard
	syl	die-2hard:ism
	pos	n.
dieldrin	ety	C20: from D#7iel (#7s -A#7l) #7d (#7e) #7r (#7reaction) #7+ -#7in 
dieldrin	0.
	syl	diel+drin
	pron	<1dEldrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline insoluble substance, consist?!ing of a chlorinated derivative of naphthalene: a contact insecticide. Formula: C\1\2H\8OCl\6.
dielectric	1.
	syl	di+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2dIi1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or medium that can sustain an electric field.
dielectric	2.
	syl	di+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2dIi1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or body of very low electrical conductivity; insulator.
dielectric	3.
	syl	di+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2dIi1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or having the properties of a dielectric.
dielectrically	sub
	head	dielectric
	syl	di+e:1lec+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dielectric constant	0.
	syl	di+e:lec+tric con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {relative permittivity}.
dielectric heating	0.
	syl	di+e:lec+tric heat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a technique in which an insulator is heated by the application of a high-frequency electric field.
Diels-Alder reaction	ety	C20: named after Otto Diels (1876-1954) and Kurt Alder (1902-58), German chemists
Diels-Alder reaction	0.
	syl	Diels-Al:der re+ac+tion
	pron	<1dElz> <1c:ld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a type of chemical reaction in which one organic compound containing conjugated double bonds adds to another containing an ethylenic bond to form a product containing a ring.
Dien Bien Phu	0.
	syl	Dien Bien Phu
	pron	<1djen> <1bjen> <1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE Vietnam: French military post during the Indochina War; scene of a major defeat of French forces by the Vietminh (1954).
diencephalon	0.
	syl	di+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2dIen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the brain that includes the basal ganglia, thalamus, hypothalamus, and associated areas.
diencephalic	sub
	head	diencephalon
	syl	di+en+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2dIensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
-diene	ety	from {#7di %1-}#7+ -#7ene 
-diene	0.
	syl	-diene
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting an organic compound containing two double bonds between carbon atoms.
	exam	1	butadiene.
die off	alt
	head	die out
	or	die out
	syl	die off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
die out	1.
	or	die off
	syl	die out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a family, race, etc.
	def	to die one after another until few or none are left.
die out	2.
	or	die off
	syl	die out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become extinct, esp. after a period of gradual decline.
Dieppe	0.
	syl	Di+eppe
	pron	<di1ep>, French <djep>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in N France, on the English Channel. Pop.: 26111 (1975).
dieresis	ety	C17: from Latin diaer*_esis, from Greek diairesis a division, from diairein, from #7dia -+ hairein to take; compare #7heresy 
diaeresis	alt
	head	dieresis
	or	dieresis
	syl	di+aer+e:sis
	pron	<dI1erisis>
	pos	n.
diereses	infl
	head	dieresis
	syl	di+er+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dieresis	1.
	or	diaeresis
	syl	di+er+e:sis
	pron	<dI1erisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark *" , in writing placed over the second of two adjacent vowels to indicate that it is to be pronounced separately rather than forming a diphthong with the first, as in some spellings of etc.
dieresis	2.
	or	diaeresis
	syl	di+er+e:sis
	pron	<dI1erisis>
	pos	n.
	def	this mark used for any other purpose, such as to indicate that a special pronunciation is appropriate to a particular vowel. Compare {umlaut}.
dieresis	3.
	or	diaeresis
	syl	di+er+e:sis
	pron	<dI1erisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a pause in a line of verse occurring when the end of a foot coincides with the end of a word.
dieretic	sub
	head	dieresis
	or	diaeretic
	syl	di+e:ret+ic
	pron	<2dI*1retik>
	pos	adj.
diaeretic	sub
	head	dieresis
	or	dieretic
	syl	di+ae:ret+ic
	pron	<2dI*1retik>
	pos	adj.
diesel	1.
	syl	die+sel
	pron	<1dEzL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {diesel engine}.
diesel	2.
	syl	die+sel
	pron	<1dEzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship, locomotive, lorry, etc., driven by a diesel engine.
diesel	3.
	syl	die+sel
	pron	<1dEzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {diesel oil} {fuel) }.
Rudolf	infl
	head	Diesel
	syl	Ru:dolf
	pron	<1ru:dclf>
	pos	n.
Diesel	0.
	syl	Die:sel
	pron	<1dEzL>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1913, German engineer, who invented the diesel engine (1892). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** German engineer, who invented the diesel engine (1892). ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
diesel cycle	0.
	syl	die+sel cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a four-stroke cycle in which combustion takes place at constant pressure and heat is rejected at constant volume. Compare {Otto cycle}.
diesel-electric	1.
	syl	die:sel-e:lec:tric
	pos	n.
	def	a locomotive fitted with a diesel engine driving an electric generator that feeds electric traction motors.
diesel-electric	2.
	syl	die:sel-e:lec:tric
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such a locomotive or system.
motor	alt
	head	diesel engine
	or	diesel engine
	syl	mo+tor
	pos	n.
diesel engine	0.
	or	motor
	syl	die+sel en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a type of internal-combustion engine in which atomized fuel oil is sprayed into the cylinder and ignited by compression alone.
diesel-hydraulic	1.
	syl	die:sel-hy:drau+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a locomotive driven by a diesel engine through hydraulic transmission and torque converters.
diesel-hydraulic	2.
	syl	die:sel-hy:drau+lic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such a locomotive or system.
fuel	alt
	head	diesel oil
	or	diesel oil
	syl	fu:el
	pos	n.
diesel oil	0.
	or	fuel
	syl	die+sel oil
	pos	n.
	def	a fuel obtained from petroleum distillation that is used in diesel engines. It has a relatively low ignition temperature (540?%C) and is ignited by the heat of com?!pression. Also called: {derv}. See also {cetane number}.
Dies Irae	ety	literally: day of wrath
Dies Irae	1.
	syl	Di:es I:rae
	pron	Latin. <1dEAz> <1i*rI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a famous Latin hymn of the 13th century, describing the Last Judgment. It is used in the Mass for the dead.
Dies Irae	2.
	syl	Di:es I:rae
	pron	Latin. <1dEAz> <1i*rI>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this hymn, usually part of a setting of the Requiem.
diesis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: a quarter tone, literally: a sending through, from diienai; the double dagger was originally used in musical notation
dieses	infl
	head	diesis
	syl	di+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diesis	1.
	syl	di+e:sis
	pron	<1dIisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {double dagger}.
diesis	2.a.
	syl	di+e:sis
	pron	<1dIisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek theory
	def	any interval smaller than a whole tone, esp. a semitone in the Pythagorean scale.
diesis	2.b.
	syl	di+e:sis
	pron	<1dIisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern theory
	def	the discrepancy of pitch in just intonation between an octave and either a succession of four ascending minor thirds ({great diesis) }, or a succession of three ascending major thirds ({minor diesis) }.
dies non	ety	C19: shortened from Latin phrase di*_es n*_on j*_uridicus literally: day which is not juridical, that is, not re?!served for legal affairs
dies non	0.
	syl	di:es non
	pron	<1dIEz> <1non>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a day on which no legal business may be transacted. Also called: {dies non juridicus}. Compare {juridical days}.
diestock	0.
	syl	die+stock
	pron	<1dI2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the device holding the dies used to cut an external screw thread.
diestrus	0.
	syl	di+e:strus
	pron	<dI1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {dioestrus}.
diet	ety	C13: from Old French diete, from Latin diaeta, from Greek diaita mode of living, from diaitan to direct one's own life
diet	H1.1.a.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific allowance or selection of food, esp. prescribed to control weight or in disorders in which certain foods are contraindicated.
	exam	1	a salt-free diet;
	exam	2	a 900 Calorie diet.
diet	H1.1.b.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a diet bread.
diet	H1.2.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the food and drink that a person or animal regularly consumes.
	exam	1	a diet of nuts and water.
diet	H1.3.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	regular activities or occupations.
diet	H1.4.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to follow or cause to follow a dietary regimen.
dieter	sub
	head	diet
	syl	di+et+er
	pos	n.
diet	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin di*_eta public meeting, probably from Latin diaeta #7diet %1 but associated with Latin di*_es day
diet	H2.1.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a legislative assembly in various countries, such as Japan.
diet	H2.2.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	Also called: {Reichstag}. the assembly of the estates of the Holy Roman Empire.
diet	H2.3.a.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the date fixed by a court for hearing a case.
diet	H2.3.b.
	syl	di:et
	pron	<1dI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a single session of a court.
dietary	1.
	syl	di+e:tar:y
	pron	<1dI*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a diet.
dietaries	infl
	head	dietary
	syl	di+e:tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dietary	2.
	syl	di+e:tar:y
	pron	<1dI*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a regulated diet.
dietary	3.
	syl	di+e:tar:y
	pron	<1dI*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of dieting.
dietetical	alt
	head	dietetic
	or	dietetic
	syl	di+e:tet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
dietetic	1.
	or	dietetical
	syl	di+e:tet+ic
	pron	<2dIi1tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to diet or the regulation of food intake.
dietetic	2.
	or	dietetical
	syl	di+e:tet+ic
	pron	<2dIi1tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	prepared for special dietary requirements.
dietetically	sub
	head	dietetic
	syl	di+e:1tet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dietetics	0.
	syl	di+e:tet+ics
	pron	<2dIi1tetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the scientific study and regulation of food intake and preparation.
diethyl ether	0.
	syl	di+eth:yl e:ther
	pron	<dI1eTil>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal name for {{ether} (sense 1).}
diethylstilboestrol	0.
	syl	di+eth:yl+stil+boes+trol
	pron	<dI2eTilstil1bestrol>, <-2ETIl->
	pos	n.
	def	an?!other name for {stilboestrol}.
dietician	alt
	head	dietitian
	or	dietitian
	syl	di+e:ti+cian
	pron	<2dIi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
dietitian	0.
	or	dietician
	syl	di+e:ti+tian
	pron	<2dIi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who specializes in dietetics.
Marlene	infl
	head	Dietrich
	syl	Mar:le:ne
	pron	<mar1lA:n*>
	pos	n.
Dietrich	0.
	syl	Die:trich
	pron	German <1dEtri*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	stage name of born 1902, U.S. film actress and cabaret singer, born in Germany.
Dieu et mon droit	0.
	syl	Dieu et mon droit
	pron	French. <dj$o A m?~c 1drwa>
	def	God and my right: motto of the Royal Arms of Great Britain.
diff	1.
	syl	diff.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	difference.
diff	2.
	syl	diff.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	different.
differ	ety	C14: from Latin differre, literally: to bear off in different directions, hence scatter, put off, be different, from dis- apart+ ferre to bear
differ	1.
	syl	dif+fer
	pron	<1dif*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to be dissimilar in quality, nature, or degree (to); vary (from).
differ	2.
	syl	dif+fer
	pron	<1dif*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from or with
	def	to be at variance (with); disagree (with).
differ	3.
	syl	dif+fer
	pron	<1dif*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to quarrel or dispute.
agree to differ	4.
	head	differ
	syl	agree to differ.
	def	to end an argument amicably while maintaining differences of opinion.
difference	1.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being unlike.
difference	2.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific instance of being unlike.
difference	3.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing mark or feature.
difference	4.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a significant change in a situation.
	exam	1	the difference in her is amazing.
difference	5.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a disagreement or argument.
	exam	1	he had a difference with his wife.
difference	6.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a degree of distinctness, as between two people or things.
difference	7.a.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of the subtraction of one number, quantity, etc., from another.
difference	7.b.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the single number that when added to the subtrahend gives the minuend; remainder.
difference	8.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another name for {differ?!entia}.
difference	9.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an addition to the arms of a family to represent a younger branch.
difference	10.a.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to have an effect.
difference	10.b.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to treat differently.
difference	11.a.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to compromise.
difference	11.b.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to divide a remainder equally.
with a difference	12.
	head	difference
	syl	with a difference.
	def	with some peculiarly distinguishing quality, good or bad. {~}
difference	13.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to distinguish.
difference	14.
	syl	dif+fer+ence
	pron	<1dif*r*ns>, <1difr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	to add a charge to (arms) to differentiate a branch of a family.
different	1.
	syl	dif+fer+ent
	pron	<1dif*r*nt>, <1difr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly or completely unlike.
different	2.
	syl	dif+fer+ent
	pron	<1dif*r*nt>, <1difr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not identical or the same; other.
	exam	1	he wears a different tie every day.
different	3.
	syl	dif+fer+ent
	pron	<1dif*r*nt>, <1difr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of the ordinary; unusual.
differently	sub
	head	different
	syl	dif+fer+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
differentness	sub
	head	different
	syl	dif+fer+ent+ness
	pos	n.
differentia	ety	C19: from Latin: diversity, #7difference 
differentiae	infl
	head	differentia
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti:ae
	pron	<-Si2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
differentia	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti:a
	pron	<2dif*1renSi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a feature by which two subclasses of the same class of named objects can be distinguished. Also called: {difference}.
differentiable	1.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+a:ble
	pron	<2dif*1renSi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being differentiated.
differentiable	2.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+a:ble
	pron	<2dif*1renSi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	possessing a derivative.
differentiability	sub
	head	differentiable
	syl	dif+fer+2en+ti+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
differential	1.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using a difference.
differential	2.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting a difference; distinguishing.
differential	3.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, containing, or involving one or more derivatives or differentials.
differential	4.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics, engineering.
	def	relating to, operating on, or based on the difference between two opposing effects, motions, forces, etc..
	exam	1	differential amplifier.
differential	5.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a factor that differentiates between two comparable things.
differential	6.a.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an increment in a given function, expressed as the product of the derivative of that function and the corresponding increment in the independent variable.
differential	6.b.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an increment in a given function of two or more variables, f , , , expressed as the sum of the products of each partial derivative and the increment in the corresponding variable.
differential	7.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an epicyclic gear train that permits two shafts to rotate at different speeds while being driven by a third shaft. See also {differential gear}.
differential	8.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the difference between rates of pay for different types of labour, esp. when forming a pay structure within an industry.
differential	9.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2dif*1renS*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in commerce
	def	a difference in rates, esp. between comparable labour services or transportation routes.
differentially	sub
	head	differential
	syl	dif+fer+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
differential calculus	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial cal+cu+lus
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of calculus concerned with the study, evaluation, and use of derivatives and differentials. Compare {integral calculus}.
differential coefficient	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial co+ef+fi+cient
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {derivative}.
differential equation	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an equation containing differentials or derivatives of a function of one independent variable. A {partial differential equation} results from a function of more than one variable.
differential gear	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial gear
	pos	n.
	def	the epicylic gear mounted in the driving axle of a road vehicle that permits one driving wheel to rotate faster than the other, as when cornering.
differential operator	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial op+er:a+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical operator, $V#800198 , used in vector analysis, where $V#800199 = {i} $6/$6 + {j} $6/$6 + {k} $6/$6 , {i} , {j} , and {k} being unit vectors and $6/$6 , $6/$6 , and $6/$6 the partial derivatives of a function in , , and
differential windlass	0.
	syl	dif+fer+en+tial wind+lass
	pos	n.
	def	a windlass employing the velocity ratio incurred in unwinding from a small drum while winding onto a larger drum rotating at a common speed. Also called: {Chinese windlass}.
differentiate	1.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+ate
	pron	<2dif*1renSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve to distinguish between.
differentiate	2.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+ate
	pron	<2dif*1renSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by between
	def	to perceive, show, or make a difference (in or between); dis?!criminate.
differentiate	3.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+ate
	pron	<2dif*1renSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become dissimilar or distinct.
differentiate	4.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+ate
	pron	<2dif*1renSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to perform a differentiation on (a quantity, expression, etc.).
differentiate	5.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti+ate
	pron	<2dif*1renSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of unspecialized cells, etc.
	def	to change during development to more specialized forms.
differentiator	sub
	head	differentiate
	syl	dif+fer+1en+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
differentiation	1.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2dif*2renSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or result of differentiating.
differentiation	2.
	syl	dif+fer+en+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2dif*2renSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an operation used in calculus in which the derivative of a function or variable is determined; the inverse of { {integration} (sense 6).}
difficult	ety	C14: back formation from #7difficulty 
difficult	1.
	syl	dif+fi+cult
	pron	<1difikLt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easy to do; requiring effort.
	exam	1	a difficult job.
difficult	2.
	syl	dif+fi+cult
	pron	<1difikLt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easy to understand or solve; intricate.
	exam	1	a difficult problem.
difficult	3.
	syl	dif+fi+cult
	pron	<1difikLt>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to deal with; troublesome.
	exam	1	a difficult child.
difficult	4.
	syl	dif+fi+cult
	pron	<1difikLt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily convinced, pleased, or satisfied.
difficult	5.
	syl	dif+fi+cult
	pron	<1difikLt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of hardships or trials.
	exam	1	difficult times ahead.
difficultly	sub
	head	difficult
	syl	dif+fi+cult+ly
	pos	adv.
difficulty	ety	C14: from Latin difficult*_as, from difficilis difficult, from dis- not+ facilis easy, #7facile 
difficulties	infl
	head	difficulty
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
difficulty	1.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being difficult.
difficulty	2.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a task, problem, etc., that is hard to deal with.
difficulty	3.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a troublesome or embarrassing situation, esp. a financial one.
difficulty	4.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a dispute or disagreement.
difficulty	5.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an objection or obstacle.
	exam	1	he always makes difficulties.
difficulty	6.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a trouble or source of trouble; worry.
difficulty	7.
	syl	dif+fi+cul+ty
	pron	<1difikLti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of ease; awkwardness.
	exam	1	he could run only with difficulty.
diffident	ety	C15: from Latin diff*_idere to distrust, from dis- not+ f*_idere to trust
diffident	0.
	syl	dif+fi+dent
	pron	<1difid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking self-confidence; timid; shy.
diffidence	sub
	head	diffident
	syl	dif+fi+dence
	pos	n.
diffidently	sub
	head	diffident
	syl	dif+fi+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
diffract	0.
	syl	dif+fract
	pron	<di1fr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo diffraction.
	exam	1	to diffract light;
	exam	2	the light diffracts at a slit.
diffractive	sub
	head	diffract
	syl	dif+1frac+tive
	pos	adj.
diffractively	sub
	head	diffract
	syl	dif+1frac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
diffractiveness	sub
	head	diffract
	syl	dif+1frac+tive+ness
	pos	n.
diffraction	ety	C17: from New Latin diffracti*_o a breaking to pieces, from Latin diffringere to shatter, from dis- apart+ frangere to break
diffraction	1.
	syl	dif+frac+tion
	pron	<di1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a deviation in the direction of a wave at the edge of an obstacle in its path.
diffraction	2.
	syl	dif+frac+tion
	pron	<di1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any phenomenon caused by diffraction and interference of light, such as the formation of light and dark fringes by the passage of light through a small aperture.
diffraction grating	0.
	syl	dif+frac+tion grat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a glass plate or a mirror with a large number of equidistant parallel lines or grooves on its surface. It causes diffraction of transmitted or reflected light, ultraviolet radiation, or x-rays.
diffractometer	0.
	syl	dif+frac+tom+e:ter
	pron	<difr@k1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an instrument used in studying diffraction, as in the determination of crystal structure by diffraction of x-rays.
diffuse	ety	C15: from Latin diff*_usus spread abroad, from diffundere to pour forth, from dis- away+ fundere to pour
diffuse	1.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread or cause to spread in all directions.
diffuse	2.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause diffusion.
diffuse	3.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter or cause to scatter; disseminate; disperse.
diffuse	4.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	spread out over a wide area.
diffuse	5.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking conciseness.
diffuse	6.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of some creeping stems
	def	spreading loosely over a large area.
diffuse	7.
	syl	dif+fuse
	pron	<di1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or exhibiting diffusion.
	exam	1	diffuse light;
	exam	2	diffuse reflection.
diffusely	sub
	head	diffuse
	syl	dif+fuse+ly
	pron	<di1fju:sli>
	pos	adv.
diffuseness	sub
	head	diffuse
	syl	dif+1fuse+ness
	pos	n.
diffusible	sub
	head	diffuse
	syl	dif+fus+i:ble
	pron	<di1fju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
diffusibility	sub
	head	diffuse
	or	diffusibleness
	syl	dif+2fus+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
diffusibleness	sub
	head	diffuse
	or	diffusibility
	syl	dif+1fus+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
diffused junction	0.
	syl	dif+fused junc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor junction formed by diffusing acceptor or donor impurity atoms into semiconductor material to form regions of p-type or n-type conductivity. See also { {photolithography} (sense 2).} Compare {alloyed junction}.
diffusor	alt
	head	diffuser
	or	diffuser
	syl	dif+fu+sor
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
diffuser	1.
	or	diffusor
	syl	dif+fus+er
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that diffuses.
diffuser	2.
	or	diffusor
	syl	dif+fus+er
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a lighting fixture consisting of a translucent or frosted covering or of a rough reflector: used to scatter the light and prevent glare.
diffuser	3.
	or	diffusor
	syl	dif+fus+er
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cone, wedge, or baffle placed in front of the diaphragm of a loudspeaker to diffuse the sound waves.
diffuser	4.
	or	diffusor
	syl	dif+fus+er
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a duct, esp. in a wind tunnel or jet engine, that widens gradually in the direction of flow to reduce the speed and increase the pressure of the air or fluid.
diffuser	5.
	or	diffusor
	syl	dif+fus+er
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a light-scattering medium, such as a screen of fine fabric, placed in the path of a source of light to reduce the sharpness of shadows and thus soften the lighting.
diffuser	6.
	or	diffusor
	syl	dif+fus+er
	pron	<di1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a perforated plate or similar device for distributing compressed air in the aeration of sewage.
diffusion	1.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of diffusing or being diffused; dispersion.
diffusion	2.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	verbosity.
diffusion	3.a.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the random thermal motion of atoms, molecules, clusters of atoms, etc., in gases, liquids, and some solids.
diffusion	3.b.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transfer of atoms or molecules by their random motion from one part of a medium to another.
diffusion	4.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the transmission or reflection of electromagnetic radiation, esp. light, in which the radiation is scattered in many directions and not directly reflected or refracted; scattering.
diffusion	5.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diffusivity}. the degree to which the directions of propagation of reverberant sound waves differ from point to point in an enclosure.
diffusion	6.
	syl	dif+fu+sion
	pron	<di1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	the transmission of social institutions, skills, and myths from one culture to another.
diffusion constant	alt
	head	diffusion coefficient
	or	diffusion coefficient
	syl	dif+fu+sion con+stant
	pos	n.
diffusion coefficient	0.
	or	diffusion constant
	syl	dif+fu+sion co+ef+fi+cient
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which a diffusing substance is transported between opposite faces of a unit cube of a system when there is unit concentration difference between them. Symbol.
	exam	1	D
diffusive	0.
	syl	dif+fu+sive
	pron	<di1fju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by diffusion.
diffusively	sub
	head	diffusive
	syl	dif+1fu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
diffusiveness	sub
	head	diffusive
	syl	dif+1fu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
diffusivity	1.
	syl	dif+fu+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2difju:1siviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a substance to transmit a difference in temperature; expressed as the thermal conductivity divided by the product of specific heat capacity and density.
diffusivity	2.a.
	syl	dif+fu+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2difju:1siviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a substance to permit or undergo diffusion.
diffusivity	2.b.
	syl	dif+fu+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2difju:1siviti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {diffusion coefficient}.
diffusivity	3.
	syl	dif+fu+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2difju:1siviti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {diffusion} (sense 5).
dig	ety	C13 diggen, of un?!certain origin
digs	infl
	head	dig
	syl	digs
	pos	vb.
digging	infl
	head	dig
	syl	dig+ging
	pos	vb.
dug	infl
	head	dig
	syl	dug.
	pos	vb.
dig	1.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc.), esp. with a spade.
dig	2.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc.) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc..
	exam	1	to dig a tunnel.
dig	3.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to make or force (one's way), esp. by removing obstructions.
	exam	1	he dug his way through the crowd.
dig	4.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out or up
	def	to obtain by digging.
	exam	1	to dig potatoes;
	exam	2	to dig up treasure.
dig	5.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out or up
	def	to find or discover by effort or searching.
	exam	1	to dig out unexpected facts.
dig	6.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to thrust or jab (a sharp instrument, weapon, etc.); poke.
	exam	1	he dug his spurs into the horse's side.
dig	7.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to mix (compost, etc.) with soil by digging.
dig	8.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to begin vigorously to consume or do something.
	exam	1	don't wait, just dig in&!
dig	9.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to like, understand, or appreciate.
dig	10.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to work hard, esp. for an examination.
dig	11.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to have lodgings.
	exam	1	I dig in South London.
dig	12.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of digging.
dig	13.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	n.
	def	a thrust or poke, esp. in the ribs.
dig	14.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting or sarcastic remark.
dig	15.
	syl	dig
	pron	<dig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an archaeological excavation. {~} See also {dig in}.
dig	0.
	syl	dig.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	digest (book or summary).
digamma	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek, from {#7di -%1}#7+gamma ; from its shape, which suggests one gamma upon another
digamma	0.
	syl	di+gam+ma
	pron	<dI1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter of the Greek alphabet (###800206) that became obsolete before the classical period of the language. It represented a semivowel like English and was used as a numeral in later stages of written Greek, and passed into the Roman alphabet as
digamy	ety	C17: from Late Latin digamia, from Greek, from #7di -%1#7+ gamos marriage
digamies	infl
	head	digamy
	syl	dig:a+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
digamy	0.
	syl	dig:a+my
	pron	<1dig*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a second marriage contracted after the termination of the first by death or divorce. Also called: {deuterogamy}. Compare {bigamy}.
digamist	sub
	head	digamy
	syl	dig:a+mist
	pos	n.
digamous	sub
	head	digamy
	syl	dig:a+mous
	pos	adj.
digastric	ety	C17: from New Latin digastricus (with two bellies), from {#7di -%1}#7+ gastricus gastric, from Greek gast*_er belly
digastric	1.
	syl	di+gas+tric
	pron	<dI1g@strik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain muscles
	def	having two fleshy portions joined by a tendon.
digastric	2.
	syl	di+gas+tric
	pron	<dI1g@strik>
	pos	n.
	def	a muscle of the mandible that assists in lowering the lower jaw.
digenesis	0.
	syl	di+gen+e:sis
	pron	<dI1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for {alternation of generations}.
digenetic	sub
	head	digenesis
	syl	di+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2dIJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
digest	ety	C14: from Late Latin d*_igesta writings grouped under various heads, from Latin d*_igerere to divide, from di- apart+ gerere to bear
digest	1.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<di1Jest>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject (food) to a process of digestion.
digest	2.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<di1Jest>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assimilate mentally.
digest	3.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<di1Jest>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to soften or disintegrate or be softened or disintegrated by the action of heat, moisture, or chemicals; decompose.
digest	4.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<di1Jest>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in a methodical or systematic order; classify.
digest	5.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<di1Jest>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to a summary.
digest	6.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<di1Jest>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to tolerate.
digest	7.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<1dIJest>
	pos	n.
	def	a comprehensive and systematic compilation of information or material, often condensed.
digest	8.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<1dIJest>
	pos	n.
	def	a magazine, periodical, etc., that summarizes news of current events.
digest	9.
	syl	di+gest
	pron	<1dIJest>
	pos	n.
	def	a compilation of rules of law based on decided cases.
Digest	0.
	syl	Di+gest
	pron	<1dIJest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	an arrangement of excerpts from the writings and opinions of eminent lawyers, contained in 50 books compiled by order of Justinian in the sixth century #7a.d.
digestant	0.
	syl	di+gest+ant
	pron	<di1Jest*nt>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as hydrochloric acid or a bile salt, that promotes or aids digestion, esp. one used therapeutically.
digester	1.
	syl	di+gest+er
	pron	<di1Jest*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an apparatus or vessel, such as an autoclave, in which digestion is carried out.
digester	2.
	syl	di+gest+er
	pron	<di1Jest*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {digestant}.
digester	3.
	syl	di+gest+er
	pron	<di1Jest*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that digests.
digestible	0.
	syl	di+gest+i:ble
	pron	<di1Jest*bL>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being digested or easy to digest.
digestibility	sub
	head	digestible
	or	digestibleness
	syl	di+2gest+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
digestibleness	sub
	head	digestible
	or	digestibility
	syl	di+1gest+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
digestibly	sub
	head	digestible
	syl	di+1gest+i:bly
	pos	adv.
digestif	0.
	syl	di+ges+tif
	pron	French. <diZe1stif>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a drink, taken as an aid to digestion, either before or after a meal.
digestion	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin digesti*_o a dissolving, digestion
digestion	1.
	syl	di+ges+tion
	pron	<di1JesC*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process in living organisms of breaking down ingested food material into easily absorbed and assimilated substances by the action of enzymes and other agents.
digestion	2.
	syl	di+ges+tion
	pron	<di1JesC*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	mental assimilation, esp. of ideas.
digestion	3.
	syl	di+ges+tion
	pron	<di1JesC*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	the decomposition of sewage by the action of bacteria.
digestion	4.
	syl	di+ges+tion
	pron	<di1JesC*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the treatment of material with heat, solvents, chemicals, etc., to cause softening or decomposition.
digestional	sub
	head	digestion
	syl	di+1ges+tion+al
	pos	adj.
digestant	alt
	head	digestive
	or	digestive
	syl	di+ges+tant
	pron	<dI1Jest*nt>
	pos	adj.
digestive	1.
	or	digestant
	syl	di+ges+tive
	pron	<di1Jestiv>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, aiding, or subjecting to digestion.
	exam	1	a digestive enzyme.
digestive	2.
	or	digestant
	syl	di+ges+tive
	pron	<di1Jestiv>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {digestant}.
digestive	3.
	or	digestant
	syl	di+ges+tive
	pron	<di1Jestiv>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	short for {digestive biscuit}. &- {di+#!ges+tive+ly}
digestive biscuit	0.
	syl	di+ges+tive bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a round semisweet biscuit made from wholemeal flour.
digged	0.
	syl	digged
	pron	<digd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {dig}.
digger	1.
	syl	dig+ger
	pron	<1dig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or machine that digs.
digger	2.
	syl	dig+ger
	pron	<1dig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a miner, esp. one who digs for gold.
digger	3.
	syl	dig+ger
	pron	<1dig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool or part of a machine used for excavation, esp. a mechanical digger fitted with a head for digging trenches.
Digger	1.a.
	syl	Dig+ger
	pron	<1dig*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian or New Zealander, esp. a soldier: often used as a term of address.
Digger	1.b.
	syl	Dig+ger
	pron	<1dig*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Digger accent.
Digger	2.
	syl	Dig+ger
	pron	<1dig*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of tribes of America whose diet was largely composed of roots dug out of the ground.
the	infl
	head	Diggers
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Diggers	0.
	syl	Dig:gers
	pron	<1dig*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a radical English Puritan group, led by Gerrard Winstanley, which advocated communal ownership of land (1649-50).
digger wasp	0.
	syl	dig+ger wasp
	pos	n.
	def	any solitary wasp of the family that digs a nest hole in the ground and stocks it with live insects for the larvae.
diggings	1.
	syl	dig+gings
	pron	<1digiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	material that has been dug out.
diggings	2.
	syl	dig+gings
	pron	<1digiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a place where mining, esp. gold-mining, has taken place.
diggings	3.
	syl	dig+gings
	pron	<1digiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a less common name for {digs}.
dight	ety	Old English dihtan to compose, from Latin dict*_are to #7dictate 
dights	alt
	head	dight
	syl	dights
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dighting	infl
	head	dight
	syl	dight+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dighted	infl
	head	dight
	or	dight
	syl	dight+ed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dight	0.
	or	dighted
	syl	dight
	pron	<dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to adorn or equip, as for battle.
dig in	1.
	syl	dig in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Military.
	def	to provide (a defensive position) by digging foxholes, trenches, etc.
dig in	2.
	syl	dig in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to entrench (oneself) firmly.
dig in	3.
	syl	dig in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defend or maintain a position firmly, as in an argument.
dig one's heels in	4.
	head	dig in
	syl	dig one's heels in.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to refuse stubbornly to move or be persuaded.
digit	ety	C15: from Latin digitus toe, finger
digit	1.
	syl	dig+it
	pron	<1diJit>
	pos	n.
	def	a finger or toe.
digit	2.
	syl	dig+it
	pron	<1diJit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {figure}. any of the ten Arabic numerals from 0 to 9.
digit	3.
	syl	dig+it
	pron	<1diJit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {finger} (sense 4).}
digit	4.
	syl	dig+it
	pron	<1diJit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	one twelfth of the diameter of the sun or moon, used to express the magnitude of an eclipse.
digital	1.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or possessing a digit or digits.
digital	2.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed with the fingers.
digital	3.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	operating by the use of discrete signals to represent data in the form of numbers or other characters.
digital	4.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying information as numbers rather than by a pointer moving over a dial.
	exam	1	a digital voltmeter;
	exam	2	digital readout.
digital	5.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	responding to discrete values of input voltage and producing discrete output voltage levels, as in a logic circuit.
	exam	1	digital circuit.
digital	6.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {digitate}.
digital	7.
	syl	dig:i+tal
	pron	<1diJitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	one of the keys on the manuals of an organ or on a piano, harpsichord, etc.
digitally	sub
	head	digital
	syl	dig:i+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
watch	alt
	head	digital clock
	or	digital clock
	syl	watch
	pos	n.
digital clock	0.
	or	watch
	syl	dig:i+tal clock
	pos	n.
	def	a clock or watch in which the hours, minutes, and sometimes seconds are indicated by digits, rather than by hands on a dial.
digital computer	0.
	syl	dig:i+tal com+pu+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic computer in which the input is discrete rather than continuous, consisting of combinations of numbers, letters, and other characters written in an appropriate programming language and represented internally in binary notation. Compare {analog computer}.
digitalin	ety	C19: from #7digital (#7is) #7+ -#7in 
digitalin	0.
	syl	dig:i+tal+in
	pron	<2diJi1tAlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous amorphous white glycoside extracted from digitalis leaves and used in treating heart disease. Formula: C\3\6H\5\6O\1\4.
digitalis	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin: relating to a finger (referring to the corollas of the flower); based on German Fingerhut foxglove, literally: finger-hat
digitalis	1.
	syl	dig:i+tal+is
	pron	<2diJi1tAlis>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian scrophulariaceous plants of the genus such as the foxglove, having bell-shaped flowers and a basal rosette of leaves.
digitalis	2.
	syl	dig:i+tal+is
	pron	<2diJi1tAlis>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug prepared from the dried leaves or seeds of the foxglove: a mixture of glycosides used medicinally as a heart stimulant.
digitalism	0.
	syl	dig:i+tal+ism
	pron	<1diJit*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a serious condition resulting from digitalis poisoning, characterized by nausea, vomiting, and a disturbance in heart rhythm or rate.
digitalise	alt
	head	digitalize
	or	digitalize
	syl	dig:i+tal+ise
	pron	<1diJit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
digitalize	0.
	or	digitalise
	syl	dig:i+tal+ize
	pron	<1diJit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ad?!minister digitalis to (a patient) for the treatment of certain heart disorders.
digitalization	sub
	head	digitalize
	or	digitalisation
	syl	dig:i+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
digitalisation	sub
	head	digitalize
	or	digitalization
	syl	dig:i+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
digitated	alt
	head	digitate
	or	digitate
	syl	dig:i+tat+ed
	pos	adj.
digitate	1.
	or	digitated
	syl	dig:i+tate
	pron	<1diJi2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of compound leaves
	def	having the leaflets in the form of a spread hand.
digitate	2.
	or	digitated
	syl	dig:i+tate
	pron	<1diJi2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having digits or corresponding parts.
digitately	sub
	head	digitate
	syl	dig:i+2tate+ly
	pos	adv.
digitation	sub
	head	digitate
	syl	dig:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
digitiform	0.
	syl	dig:i+ti+form
	pron	<1diJiti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a finger.
digitigrade	1.
	syl	dig:i+ti+grade
	pron	<1diJiti2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of dogs, cats, horses, etc.
	def	walking so that only the toes touch the ground.
digitigrade	2.
	syl	dig:i+ti+grade
	pron	<1diJiti2grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a digitigrade animal.
digitise	alt
	head	digitize
	or	digitize
	syl	dig+it+ise
	pron	<1diJi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
digitize	0.
	or	digitise
	syl	dig+it+ize
	pron	<1diJi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transcribe (data) into a digital form so that it can be directly processed by a computer.
digitization	sub
	head	digitize
	or	digitisation
	syl	dig+it:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
digitisation	sub
	head	digitize
	or	digitization
	syl	dig+it:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
digitoxin	ety	from #7digi (#7talis) #7+toxin 
digitoxin	0.
	syl	dig:i+tox+in
	pron	<2diJi1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white toxic bitter-tasting glycoside, extracted from digitalis leaves and used in medicine. Formula: C\4\1H\6\4O\1\3.
digitron	ety	C20: from #7digit+ -#7tron 
digitron	0.
	syl	dig:i+tron
	pron	<1diJi2tron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a type of tube, for displaying information, having a common anode and several cathodes shaped in the form of characters, which can be lit by a glow discharge. Also called: {Nixie tube}.
diglot	ety	C19: from Greek digl*_ottos, from {#7di -%1}#7+ gl*_otta tongue
diglot	1.
	syl	di+glot
	pron	<1dIglot>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {bilingual}.
diglot	2.
	syl	di+glot
	pron	<1dIglot>
	pos	n.
	def	a bilingual book.
diglottic	sub
	head	diglot
	syl	di+1glot+tic
	pos	adj.
dignified	0.
	syl	dig+ni+fied
	pron	<1digni2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by dignity of manner or appearance; stately; noble.
dignifiedly	sub
	head	dignified
	syl	dig+ni+2fied+ly
	pos	adv.
dignifiedness	sub
	head	dignified
	syl	dig+ni+2fied+ness
	pos	n.
dignify	ety	C15: from Old French dignifier, from Late Latin dignific*_are, from Latin dignus worthy+ facere to make
dignifies	infl
	head	dignify
	syl	dig+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dignifying	infl
	head	dignify
	syl	dig+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dignified	infl
	head	dignify
	syl	dig+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dignify	1.
	syl	dig+ni+fy
	pron	<1digni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest with honour or dignity; ennoble.
dignify	2.
	syl	dig+ni+fy
	pron	<1digni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add distinction to.
	exam	1	the meeting was dignified by the minister.
dignify	3.
	syl	dig+ni+fy
	pron	<1digni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add a semblance of dignity to, esp. by the use of a pretentious name or title.
	exam	1	she dignifies every plant with its Latin name.
dignitaries	infl
	head	dignitary
	syl	dig+ni+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dignitary	0.
	syl	dig+ni+tar:y
	pron	<1dignit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of high official position or rank, esp. in government or the church.
dignity	ety	C13: from Old French dignite, from Latin dignit*_as merit, from dignus worthy
dignities	infl
	head	dignity
	syl	dig+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dignity	1.
	syl	dig+ni:ty
	pron	<1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal, stately, or grave bearing.
	exam	1	he entered the room with great dignity.
dignity	2.
	syl	dig+ni:ty
	pron	<1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being worthy of honour.
	exam	1	the dignity of manual labour.
dignity	3.
	syl	dig+ni:ty
	pron	<1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	relative importance; rank.
	exam	1	he is next in dignity to the mayor.
dignity	4.
	syl	dig+ni:ty
	pron	<1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	sense of self-importance (often in the phrases {stand} (or {be) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity) }.
dignity	5.
	syl	dig+ni:ty
	pron	<1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	high rank, esp. in government or the church.
dignity	6.
	syl	dig+ni:ty
	pron	<1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of high rank or such persons collectively.
digraph	0.
	syl	di+graph
	pron	<1dIgra:f>, <-gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of two letters or characters used to represent a single speech sound such as in English Compare { {ligature} (sense 5),} {diphthong}.
digraphic	sub
	head	digraph
	syl	di+graph+ic
	pron	<dI1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
digress	ety	C16: from Latin d*_igressus turned aside, from d*_igred*_i, from dis- apart+ grad*_i to go
digress	1.
	syl	di+gress
	pron	<dI1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart from the main subject in speech or writing.
digress	2.
	syl	di+gress
	pron	<dI1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander from one's path or main direction.
digresser	sub
	head	digress
	syl	di+1gress+er
	pos	n.
digression	0.
	syl	di+gres+sion
	pron	<dI1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of digressing from a main subject in speech or writing.
digressional	sub
	head	digression
	syl	di+1gres+sion+al
	pos	adj.
digressive	0.
	syl	di+gres+sive
	pron	<dI1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by digression or tending to digress.
digressively	sub
	head	digressive
	syl	di+1gres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
digressiveness	sub
	head	digressive
	syl	di+1gres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
digs	ety	C19: shortened from #7diggings, perhaps referring to where one digs or works, but see also #7dig in 
digs	0.
	syl	digs
	pron	<digz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	lodgings.
dihedral	1.
	syl	di+he+dral
	pron	<dI1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or formed by two intersecting planes; two-sided.
	exam	1	a dihedral angle.
dihedral	2.
	syl	di+he+dral
	pron	<dI1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {dihedron, dihedral angle}. the figure formed by two intersecting planes.
dihedral	3.
	syl	di+he+dral
	pron	<dI1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	the upward or downward inclination of an aircraft wing in relation to the lateral axis. Compare {anhedral}.
dihedron	0.
	syl	di+he+dron
	pron	<dI1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dihedral} (sense 2).}
dihybrid	0.
	syl	di+hy+brid
	pron	<dI1hIbrid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the offspring of two individuals that differ with respect to two pairs of genes; an individual heterozygous for two pairs of genes.
dihybridism	sub
	head	dihybrid
	syl	di+1hy+brid+ism
	pos	n.
dihydric	0.
	syl	di+hy+dric
	pron	<dI1hIdrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an alcohol
	def	containing two hydroxyl groups per molecule.
Dijon	0.
	syl	Di+jon
	pron	French <di1Z?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E France: capital of the former duchy of Burgundy. Pop.: 156787 (1975).
dik-dik	ety	C19: an East African name, probably of imitative origin
dik-dik	0.
	syl	dik-dik
	pron	<1dik2dik>
	pos	n.
	def	any small antelope of the genus inhabiting semiarid regions of Africa, having an elongated muzzle and, in the male, small stout horns.
dike	0.
	syl	dike
	pron	<dIk>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {dyke}.
dikkop	ety	from Afrikaans, from dik thick+ kop head
dikkop	0.
	syl	dik+kop
	pron	<1dik*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African name for {stone curlew}.
diktat	ety	German: dictation, from Latin dict*_atum, from dict*_are to #7dictate 
diktat	1.
	syl	dik+tat
	pron	<1dikta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	decree or settlement imposed, esp. by a ruler or a victorious nation.
diktat	2.
	syl	dik+tat
	pron	<1dikta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a dogmatic statement.
dilapidate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ilapid*_are to scatter, waste, from dis- apart+ lapid*_are to stone, throw stones, from lapis stone
dilapidate	0.
	syl	di+lap:i+date
	pron	<di1l@pi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or cause to fall into ruin or decay.
dilapidated	0.
	syl	di+lap:i+da+ted
	pron	<di1l@pi2dAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	falling to pieces or in a state of disrepair; shabby.
dilapidation	1.
	syl	di+lap:i+da+tion
	pron	<di2l@pi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being or becoming dilapidated.
dilapidation	2.a.
	syl	di+lap:i+da+tion
	pron	<di2l@pi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of disrepair of premises at the end of a tenancy due to neglect.
dilapidation	2.b.
	syl	di+lap:i+da+tion
	pron	<di2l@pi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of repairs necessary to such premises.
dilapidator	sub
	head	dilapidation
	syl	di+1lap:i+2da+tor
	pos	n.
dilatancy	0.
	syl	di+la+tan+cy
	pron	<dI1lAt*nsi>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon caused by the nature of the stacking or fitting together of particles or granules in a heterogeneous system, such as the solidification of certain sols under pressure, and the thixotropy of certain gels.
dilatant	1.
	syl	di+la+tant
	pron	<dI1lAtNt>, <di->
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to dilate; dilating.
dilatant	2.
	syl	di+la+tant
	pron	<dI1lAtNt>, <di->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of, concerned with, or exhibiting dilatancy.
dilatant	3.
	syl	di+la+tant
	pron	<dI1lAtNt>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a catheter, that causes dilation.
dilate	ety	C14: from Latin d*_il*_at*_are to spread out, amplify, from dis- apart+ l*_atus wide
dilate	1.
	syl	di+late
	pron	<dI1lAt>, <di->
	pos	vb.
	def	to expand or cause to expand; make or become wider or larger.
	exam	1	the pupil of the eye dilates in the dark.
dilate	2.
	syl	di+late
	pron	<dI1lAt>, <di->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to speak or write at length; expand or enlarge.
dilatable	sub
	head	dilate
	syl	di+1lat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dilatability	sub
	head	dilate
	or	dilatableness
	syl	di+2lat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dilatableness	sub
	head	dilate
	or	dilatability
	syl	di+1lat+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dilatometer	0.
	syl	dil:a+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2dil*1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring changes in dimension: often a glass bulb fitted with a long stopper through which a capillary tube runs, used for measuring volume changes of liquids.
dilatometric	sub
	head	dilatometer
	syl	dil:a+to+met+ric
	pron	<2dil*t*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
dilatometrically	sub
	head	dilatometer
	syl	dil:a+to+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dilatometry	sub
	head	dilatometer
	syl	dil:a+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
dilater	infl
	head	dilator
	or	dilatator
	syl	di+lat+er
	pron	<dI1lAt*>, <di->
	pos	n.
dilatator	infl
	head	dilator
	or	dilater
	syl	di+la+ta+tor
	pron	<2dIl*1tAt*>, <2di->
	pos	n.
dilator	1.
	syl	di+la+tor
	pron	<dI1lAt*>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	something that dilates an object, esp. a surgical instrument for dilating a bodily cavity.
dilator	2.
	syl	di+la+tor
	pron	<dI1lAt*>, <di->
	pos	n.
	def	a muscle that expands an orifice or dilates an organ.
dilatory	ety	C15: from Late Latin d*_il*_at*_orius inclined to delay, from differre to postpone; see #7differ 
dilatory	1.
	syl	di+la+to:ry
	pron	<1dil*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or inclined to delay or waste time.
dilatory	2.
	syl	di+la+to:ry
	pron	<1dil*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended or designed to waste time or defer action.
dilatorily	sub
	head	dilatory
	syl	dil:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
dilatoriness	sub
	head	dilatory
	syl	dil:a+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
dildo	ety	C17: of unknown origin
dildoe	alt
	head	dildo
	or	dildo
	syl	dil+doe
	pron	<1dild*u>
	pos	n.
dildos	infl
	head	dildo
	or	dildoes
	syl	dil+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dildoes	infl
	head	dildo
	or	dildos
	syl	dil+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dildo	0.
	or	dildoe
	syl	dil+do
	pron	<1dild*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an object used as a substitute for an erect penis.
dilemma	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, from #7di -%1#7+ l*_emma assumption, proposition, from lambanein to take, grasp
dilemma	1.
	syl	di+lem+ma
	pron	<di1lem*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a situation necessitating a choice between two equal, esp. equally undesirable, alternatives.
dilemma	2.
	syl	di+lem+ma
	pron	<di1lem*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a problem that seems incapable of a solution.
dilemma	3.
	syl	di+lem+ma
	pron	<di1lem*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a form of argument in which one premiss is a conjunction of two conditionals and the second premiss is a disjunction containing one term (or its negative) from each conditional. A simple example is
dilemma	4.a.
	syl	di+lem+ma
	pron	<di1lem*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	faced with the choice between two equal alternatives.
dilemma	4.b.
	syl	di+lem+ma
	pron	<di1lem*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	in an awkward situation.
dilemmatic	sub
	head	dilemma
	or	dilemmic
	syl	dil+em+mat+ic
	pron	<2dili1m@tik>, <2dIli->
	pos	adj.
dilemmic	sub
	head	dilemma
	or	dilemmatic
	syl	dil+1em+mic
	pos	adj.
dilettante	ety	C18: from Italian, from dilettare to delight, from Latin d*_elect*_are 
dilettantes	infl
	head	dilettante
	or	dilettanti
	syl	dil+et+tan+tes
	pron	<-1ta:nti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dilettanti	infl
	head	dilettante
	or	dilettantes
	syl	dil+et+tan+ti
	pron	<-1ta:nti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dilettante	1.
	syl	dil+et+tante
	pron	<2dili1ta:nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose interest in a subject is superficial rather than professional.
dilettante	2.
	syl	dil+et+tante
	pron	<2dili1ta:nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who loves the arts.
dilettante	3.
	syl	dil+et+tante
	pron	<2dili1ta:nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a dilettante.
dilettantish	sub
	head	dilettante
	or	dilettanteish
	syl	dil+et+1tan+tish
	pos	adj.
dilettanteish	sub
	head	dilettante
	or	dilettantish
	syl	dil+et+1tan+te:ish
	pos	adj.
dilettantism	sub
	head	dilettante
	or	dilettanteism
	syl	dil+et+1tan+tism
	pos	n.
dilettanteism	sub
	head	dilettante
	or	dilettantism
	syl	dil+et+1tan+te:ism
	pos	n.
Dilli	alt
	head	D'ili
	or	D'ili
	syl	Dil+li
	pron	<1dElE>
	pos	n.
D'ili	0.
	or	Dilli
	syl	D*'i:li
	pron	<1dElE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Indonesia, in N Timor: the former capital (until 1976) of Portuguese Timor. Pop.: 6730 (1970).
diligence	ety	C14: from Latin d*_iligentia care, attentive?!ness
diligence	H1.1.
	syl	dil:i+gence
	pron	<1diliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	steady and careful application.
diligence	H1.2.
	syl	dil:i+gence
	pron	<1diliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	proper attention or care.
diligence	H1.3.
	syl	dil:i+gence
	pron	<1diliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the degree of care required in a given situation.
diligence	ety	C18: from French, shortened from carosse de diligence, literally: coach of speed
diligence	H2.0.
	syl	dil:i+gence
	pron	<1diliJ*ns>, French <dili1Z?~as>, French <dili1Z?~as>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a stagecoach.
diligent	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin d*_iligere to value, from dis- apart+ legere to read
diligent	1.
	syl	dil:i+gent
	pron	<1diliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	careful and persevering in carrying out tasks or duties.
diligent	2.
	syl	dil:i+gent
	pron	<1diliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	carried out with care and persever?!ance.
	exam	1	diligent work.
diligently	sub
	head	diligent
	syl	dil:i+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
dill	ety	Old English dile; related to Old High German tilli  &- #!dil+ly adj.
dill	1.
	syl	dill
	pron	<dil>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous aromatic Eurasian plant, with finely dissected leaves and umbrella-shaped clusters of yellow flowers.
dill	2.
	syl	dill
	pron	<dil>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves or seedlike fruits of this plant, used for flavouring in pickles, soups, etc., and in medicine.
dill	3.
	syl	dill
	pron	<dil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
	def	a fool; idiot.
dill pickle	0.
	syl	dill pick+le
	pos	n.
	def	a pickled cucumber flavoured with dill.
dilly	ety	C20: perhaps from girl's proper name Dilly 
dillies	infl
	head	dilly
	syl	dil+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dilly	0.
	syl	dil+ly
	pron	<1dili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person or thing that is remarkable.
dilly bag	0.
	syl	dil+ly bag
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small bag, esp. one made of plaited grass, etc., often used for carrying food. Sometimes shortened to {dilly}.
dilly-dally	ety	C17: by reduplication from #7dally 
lies	infl
	head	dilly-dally
	syl	:lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lying	infl
	head	dilly-dally
	syl	:ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lied	infl
	head	dilly-dally
	syl	:lied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dilly-dally	0.
	syl	dil:ly-dal:ly
	pron	<1dili2d@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to loiter or vacillate.
diluent	ety	C18: from Latin d*_ilu*_ens dissolving; see #7dilute 
diluent	1.
	syl	dil:u+ent
	pron	<1dilju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing dilution or serving to dilute.
diluent	2.
	syl	dil:u+ent
	pron	<1dilju*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used for or causing dilution.
dilute	ety	C16: from Latin d*_iluere, from dis- apart+ -luere, from lav*_are to wash
dilute	1.
	syl	di+lute
	pron	<dI1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less concentrated, esp. by adding water or a thinner.
dilute	2.
	syl	di+lute
	pron	<dI1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become weaker in force, effect, etc..
	exam	1	he diluted his story.
dilute	3.a.
	syl	di+lute
	pron	<dI1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a solution, suspension, mixture, etc.
	def	having a low concentration or a concentration that has been reduced by admixture.
dilute	3.b.
	syl	di+lute
	pron	<dI1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a substance
	def	present in solution, esp. a weak solution in water.
	exam	1	dilute acetic acid.
dilutee	sub
	head	dilute
	syl	di+lu+1tee
	pos	n.
diluter	sub
	head	dilute
	syl	di+1lut+er
	pos	n.
dilution	1.
	syl	di+lu+tion
	pron	<dI1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of diluting or state of being diluted.
dilution	2.
	syl	di+lu+tion
	pron	<dI1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a diluted solution.
diluvial	ety	C17: from Late Latin d*_iluvi*_alis; see #7diluvium 
diluvian	alt
	head	diluvial
	or	diluvial
	syl	di+lu+vi:an
	pos	adj.
diluvial	1.
	or	diluvian
	syl	di+lu+vi:al
	pron	<dI1lu:vi*l>, <di->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or connected with a deluge, esp. with the great Flood described in Genesis.
diluvial	2.
	or	diluvian
	syl	di+lu+vi:al
	pron	<dI1lu:vi*l>, <di->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to diluvium.
diluvium	ety	C19: from Latin: flood, from d*_iluere to wash away; see #7dilute 
diluvia	infl
	head	diluvium
	syl	di+lu+vi:a
	pron	<-vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diluvium	0.
	syl	di+lu+vi:um
	pron	<dI1lu:vi*m>, <di->
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a former name for { {drift} (sense 12).}
dim	ety	Old English dimm; related to Old Norse dimmr gloomy, dark
dimmer	infl
	head	dim
	syl	dim+mer
	pos	adj.
dimmest	infl
	head	dim
	syl	dim+mest.
	pos	adj.
dim	1.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	badly illuminated.
	exam	1	a dim room.
dim	2.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clearly seen; indistinct; faint.
	exam	1	a dim shape.
dim	3.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	having weak or indistinct vision.
	exam	1	eyes dim with tears.
dim	4.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in understanding; mentally dull.
dim	5.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clear in the mind; obscure.
	exam	1	a dim memory.
dim	6.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in brilliance, brightness, or lustre.
	exam	1	a dim colour.
dim	7.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to be unfavourable; gloomy (esp. in the phrase {take a dim view) }.
dims	infl
	head	dim
	syl	dims
	pos	vb.
dimming	infl
	head	dim
	syl	dim+ming
	pos	vb.
dimmed	infl
	head	dim
	syl	dimmed.
	pos	vb.
dim	8.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become dim.
dim	9.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to seem less bright, as by comparison.
dim	10.
	syl	dim
	pron	<dim>
	pos	vb.
	def	the U.S. word for { {dip} (sense 5).}
dimly	sub
	head	dim
	syl	dim+ly
	pos	adv.
dimness	sub
	head	dim
	syl	dim+ness
	pos	n.
dim	1.
	syl	dim.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dimension.
dim	2.
	syl	dim.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {dimin}. diminuendo.
dim	3.
	syl	dim.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {dimin}. diminutive.
Dimashq	0.
	syl	Di:mashq
	pron	<dE1m@Sk>
	pos	n.
	def	an Arabic name for {Damascus}.
dime	ety	C14: from Old French disme, from Latin decimus tenth, from decem ten
dime	1.
	syl	dime
	pron	<dIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin of the U.S. and Canada, worth one tenth of a dollar or ten cents.
a dime a dozen	2.
	head	dime
	syl	a dime a dozen.
	def	very cheap or common.
dimenhydrinate	ety	from #7dime (#7thyl+ami) #7n (#7e) #7+hydr (#7am) #7in (#7e) #7+ -#7ate %1
dimenhydrinate	0.
	syl	di+men+hy+dri+nate
	pron	<2dImen1hIdri2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white slightly soluble bitter-tasting crystalline substance, used as an anti?!histamine and for the prevention of nausea, esp. in travel sickness. Formula: C\2\4H\2\8ClN\5O\3.
dime novel	0.
	syl	dime nov+el
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	a cheap melodramatic novel, usually in paperback. Also (esp. Brit.): {penny-dreadful}.
dimension	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin d*_imensi*_o an extent, from d*_im*_et*_ir*_i to measure out, from m*_et*_ir*_i 
dimension	1.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a measurement of the size of something in a particular direction, such as the length, width, height, or diameter.
dimension	2.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	scope; size; extent.
	exam	1	a problem of enormous dimensions.
dimension	3.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	aspect.
	exam	1	a new dimension to politics.
dimension	4.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the number of coordinates required to locate a point in space.
dimension	5.a.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the product or the quotient of the fundamental physical quantities (such as mass, length, or time) raised to the appropriate power in a derived physical quantity.
	exam	1	the dimensions of velocity are length divided by time.
dimension	5.b.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to which such a fundamental quantity has to be raised in a derived quantity.
dimension	6.a.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shape or cut to specified dimensions.
dimension	6.b.
	syl	di+men+sion
	pron	<di1menS*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark with specified dimensions.
dimensional	sub
	head	dimension
	syl	di+1men+sion+al
	pos	adj.
dimensionality	sub
	head	dimension
	syl	di+2men+sion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
dimensionally	sub
	head	dimension
	syl	di+1men+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
dimensionless	sub
	head	dimension
	syl	di+1men+sion+less
	pos	adj.
dimer	0.a.
	syl	di+mer
	pron	<1dIm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a molecule composed of two identical simpler molecules (monomers).
dimer	0.b.
	syl	di+mer
	pron	<1dIm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a compound consisting of dimers.
dimercaprol	ety	C20: by shortening and altering from dimercaptopropanol 
dimercaprol	0.
	syl	di+mer+cap+rol
	pron	<2dIm*1k@prol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily liquid with an offensive smell, used as an antidote to lewisite and similar toxic substances. Formula: CH\2(SH)CH(SH)CH\2OH. Also called: {BAL}.
dimerous	ety	C19: from New Latin dimerus, from Greek dimer*_es, from #7di -%1#7+ meros part
dimerous	1.
	syl	dim+er+ous
	pron	<1dim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or divided into two segments, as the tarsi of some insects.
dimerous	2.
	syl	dim+er+ous
	pron	<1dim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having their floral parts arranged in whorls of two.
dimerism	sub
	head	dimerous
	syl	dim+er+ism
	pos	n.
dimeter	0.
	syl	dim+e:ter
	pron	<1dimit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of verse consisting of two metrical feet or a verse written in this metre.
dimethylsulphoxide	0.
	syl	di+me:thyl+sulph+ox+ide
	pron	<dI2mETIls^l1foksId>, <-2meT*l->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless liquid substance used as a solvent and in medicine as an agent to improve the penetration of drugs applied to the skin. Formula: (CH\3)\2SO. Abbrev.: {DMSO}.
dimetric	0.
	syl	di+met+ric
	pron	<dI1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another word for {tetragonal}.
dimidiate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_imidi*_are to halve, from d*_imidius half, from dis- apart+ medius middle
dimidiate	1.
	syl	di+mid:i+ate
	pron	<di1midiit>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided in halves.
dimidiate	2.
	syl	di+mid:i+ate
	pron	<di1midiit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having one of two sides or parts more developed than the other.
	exam	1	dimidiate antlers.
dimidiate	3.
	syl	di+mid:i+ate
	pron	<di1midi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to divide in half.
dimidiate	4.
	syl	di+mid:i+ate
	pron	<di1midi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	to halve (two bearings) so that they can be represented on the same shield.
dimidiation	sub
	head	dimidiate
	syl	di+2mid:i+1a:tion
	pos	n.
diminish	ety	C15: blend of diminuen to lessen (from Latin d*_eminuere to make smaller, from minuere to reduce)+archaic #7minish to lessen
diminish	1.
	syl	di+min+ish
	pron	<di1miniS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become smaller, fewer, or less.
diminish	2.
	syl	di+min+ish
	pron	<di1miniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	to cause (a column, etc.) to taper.
diminish	3.
	syl	di+min+ish
	pron	<di1miniS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music. (tr.
	def	to decrease (a minor or perfect interval) by a semitone.
diminish	4.
	syl	di+min+ish
	pron	<di1miniS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to belittle or be belittled; reduce in authority, status, etc.; depreciate.
diminishable	sub
	head	diminish
	syl	di+1min+ish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
diminishingly	sub
	head	diminish
	syl	di+1min+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
diminishment	sub
	head	diminish
	syl	di+1min+ish+ment
	pos	n.
diminished	1.
	syl	di+min+ished
	pron	<di1miniSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	reduced or lessened; made smaller.
diminished	2.
	syl	di+min+ished
	pron	<di1miniSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting any minor or perfect interval reduced by a semitone.
diminished	3.
	syl	di+min+ished
	pron	<di1miniSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting a triad consisting of the root plus a minor third and a diminished fifth.
diminished	4.
	syl	di+min+ished
	pron	<di1miniSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. (postpositive esp. in jazz or pop music
	def	denoting a diminished seventh chord having as its root the note specified.
	exam	1	B diminished.
diminished responsibility	0.
	syl	di+min+ished re+spon+si:bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a plea under which proof of mental derangement is submitted as demonstrating lack of premeditation and therefore criminal responsibility.
diminished seventh chord	0.
	syl	di+min+ished sev+enth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord often used in an enharmonic modulation and very common in modern music, esp. jazz and pop music, consisting of a diminished triad with an added diminished seventh above the root. Often shortened to {diminished seventh}.
diminishing returns	0.
	syl	di+min+ish+ing: re+turns
	usage	pl.@T n.@T Economics. @T
	def	progressively smaller increases in output resulting from equal increases in production.
diminuendo	ety	C18: from Italian, from diminuire to #7diminish 
diminuendos	infl
	head	diminuendo
	syl	di+min:u+en+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diminuendo	1.a.
	syl	di+min:u+en+do
	pron	<di2minju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual decrease in loudness or the musical direction indicat?!ing this. Abbrev.: {dim}. Symbol: ## #800208 ###800209 (written over the music affected).
diminuendo	1.b.
	syl	di+min:u+en+do
	pron	<di2minju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical passage affected by a diminuendo.
diminuendo	2.
	syl	di+min:u+en+do
	pron	<di2minju1end*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	gradually decreasing in loudness.
diminuendo	3.
	syl	di+min:u+en+do
	pron	<di2minju1end*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	with a diminu?!endo.
diminuendo	xref
	syl	di+min:u+en+do
	pron	<di2minju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {decrescendo}.
diminution	ety	C14: from Latin d*_emin*_uti*_o; see #7diminish 
diminution	1.
	syl	dim:i+nu+tion
	pron	<2dimi1nju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	reduction; decrease.
diminution	2.
	syl	dim:i+nu+tion
	pron	<2dimi1nju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the presentation of the subject of a fugue, etc., in which the note values are reduced in length. Compare { {augmentation} (sense 3).}
diminutive	1.
	syl	di+min:u+tive
	pron	<di1minjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small; tiny.
diminutive	2.a.
	syl	di+min:u+tive
	pron	<di1minjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an affix added to a word to convey the meaning or or to express affection, as for example, the suffix in French.
diminutive	2.b.
	syl	di+min:u+tive
	pron	<di1minjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word formed by the addition of a diminutive affix.
diminutive	3.
	syl	di+min:u+tive
	pron	<di1minjutiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a diminutive word or affix. {~} Compare (for senses 2, 3) { {augmentative}}.
diminutive	4.
	syl	di+min:u+tive
	pron	<di1minjutiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny person or thing. &- {di+min@.u+ti+val} (d$I@!m$Inj$u#!ta$Iv$$l)
diminutively	sub
	head	diminutive
	syl	di+1min:u+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
diminutiveness	sub
	head	diminutive
	syl	di+1min:u+tive+ness
	pos	n.
dimissory	1.
	syl	dim+is+so:ry
	pron	<di1mis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	granting permission to be ordained.
	exam	1	a bishop's dimissory letter.
dimissory	2.
	syl	dim+is+so:ry
	pron	<di1mis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	granting permission to depart.
Dimitrovo	0.
	syl	Di+mi+tro+vo
	pron	<di1mitrovo>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1949-62) of {Pernik}.
dimity	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin dimitum, from Greek dimiton, from #7di -%1#7+ mitos thread of the warp
dimities	infl
	head	dimity
	syl	dim+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dimity	0.a.
	syl	dim+i:ty
	pron	<1dimiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a light strong cotton fabric with woven stripes or squares.
dimity	0.b.
	syl	dim+i:ty
	pron	<1dimiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dimity bonnet.
dimmer	1.
	syl	dim+mer
	pron	<1dim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a rheostat, for varying the current through an electric light and thus changing the illumination.
dimmer	2.a.
	syl	dim+mer
	pron	<1dim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dipped headlight on a road vehicle.
dimmer	2.b.
	syl	dim+mer
	pron	<1dim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a parking light on a car.
dimorph	0.
	syl	di+morph
	pron	<1dImc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two forms of a substance that exhibits dimorphism.
dimorphism	1.
	syl	di+mor+phism
	pron	<dI1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occurrence within a plant of two distinct forms of any part, such as the leaves of some aquatic plants.
dimorphism	2.
	syl	di+mor+phism
	pron	<dI1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occurrence in an animal species of two distinct types of individual.
dimorphism	3.
	syl	di+mor+phism
	pron	<dI1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of certain substances that enables them to exist in two distinct crystalline forms.
dimorphic	alt
	head	dimorphous
	or	dimorphous
	syl	di+mor+phic
	pos	adj.
dimorphous	0.
	or	dimorphic
	syl	di+mor+phous
	pron	<dI1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a substance
	def	exhibiting dimorphism.
dimple	ety	C13 dympull; compare Old English dyppan to dip, German T*"umpel pool
dimple	1.
	syl	dim+ple
	pron	<1dimpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small natural dent or crease in the flesh, esp. on the cheeks or chin.
dimple	2.
	syl	dim+ple
	pron	<1dimpL>
	pos	n.
	def	any slight depression in a surface.
dimple	3.
	syl	dim+ple
	pron	<1dimpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bubble or dent in glass.
dimple	4.
	syl	dim+ple
	pron	<1dimpL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dimpled.
dimple	5.
	syl	dim+ple
	pron	<1dimpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce dimples by smiling.
dimply	sub
	head	dimple
	syl	dim+ply
	pos	adj.
dimwit	0.
	syl	dim+wit
	pron	<1dim2wit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid or silly person.
dim-witted	sub
	head	dimwit
	syl	dim-1wit:ted
	pos	adj.
dim-wittedly	sub
	head	dimwit
	syl	dim-1wit:ted+ly
	pos	adv.
dim-wittedness	sub
	head	dimwit
	syl	dim-1wit:ted+ness
	pos	n.
din	ety	Old English dynn; compare Old Norse dynr din, Old High German tuni 
din	1.
	syl	din
	pron	<din>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud discordant confused noise.
dins	infl
	head	din
	syl	dins
	pos	vb.
dinning	infl
	head	din
	syl	din+ning
	pos	vb.
dinned	infl
	head	din
	syl	dinned.
	pos	vb.
din	2.
	syl	din
	pron	<din>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to instil (into a person) by constant repetition.
din	3.
	syl	din
	pron	<din>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a din.
din	4.
	syl	din
	pron	<din>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a din.
DIN	ety	C20: from German D (eutsche) I (ndustrie) N (orm) German Industry Standard
DIN	0.
	syl	DIN
	pos	n.
	def	a logarithmic expression of the speed of a photographic film, plate, etc., given as -10log\1\0 where is the exposure of a point 0.1 density units above the fog level; high-speed films have high numbers. Compare {ASA/BS}.
Din	0.
	syl	Din.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dinar.
Dinah	0.
	syl	Di:nah
	pron	<1dIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the daughter of Jacob and Leah (Genesis 30:21; 34).
dinar	ety	C17: from Arabic, from Late Greek d*_enarion, from Latin d*_en*_arius #7denarius 
dinar	1.
	syl	di+nar
	pron	<1dEna:>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the following countries. Algeria: divided into 100 centimes. Iraq: divided into 1000 fils. Jordan: divided into 1000 fils. Kuwait: divided into 1000 fils. Libya: divided into l00 piastres. Southern Yemen: divided into 1000 fils. Tunisia: divided into 1000 milliemes. Yugoslavia: divided into 100 paras. Abbrev.: {Din., D}.,
dinar	2.
	syl	di+nar
	pron	<1dEna:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Iranian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a rial.
dinar	3.
	syl	di+nar
	pron	<1dEna:>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin, esp. one of gold, formerly used in the Middle East.
Dinaric Alps	0.
	syl	Di+nar+ic Alps
	pron	<di1n@rik>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in W Yugoslavia: connected with the main Alpine system by the Julian Alps. Highest peak: Troglav, 1913m (6277 ft.).
dine	ety	C13: from Old French disner, contracted from Vulgar Latin disj*_ej*_un*_are (unattested) to cease fasting, from dis- not+Late Latin j*_ej*_un*_are to fast; see #7jejune 
dine	1.
	syl	dine
	pron	<dIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat dinner.
dine	2.
	syl	dine
	pron	<dIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on, off, or upon
	def	to make one's meal (of).
	exam	1	the guests dined upon roast beef.
dine	3.
	syl	dine
	pron	<dIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to entertain to dinner; (esp. in the phrase {to wine and dine someone) }.
dine out	1.
	syl	dine out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dine away from home, esp. in a restaurant.
dine out	2.
	syl	dine out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to have dinner at the expense of someone else mainly for the sake of one's knowledge or con?!versation about (a subject or story).
diner	1.
	syl	din+er
	pron	<1dIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person eating a meal, esp. in a restaurant.
diner	2.
	syl	din+er
	pron	<1dIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a small cheap restaurant, often at the roadside.
diner	3.
	syl	din+er
	pron	<1dIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {dining car}.
dineric	ety	C20: from #7di -#7+ Late Greek n*_eron water+-#7ic 
dineric	0.
	syl	di+ner+ic
	pron	<di1nerik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the interface between two immiscible liquids.
Isak	infl
	head	Dinesen
	syl	I:sak
	pron	<1Iz*k>
	pos	n.
Dinesen	0.
	syl	Din:e:sen
	pron	<1dinisN>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1885-1962, Danish author of short stories in Danish and English, including (1934) and (1942).
dinette	0.
	syl	di+nette
	pron	<dI1net>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcove or small area for use as a dining room.
ding	ety	C13: probably of imitative origin, but influenced by #7din+{ring %2;} compare Old Swedish diunga to beat
ding	1.
	syl	ding
	pron	<diG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ring or cause to ring, esp. with tedious repetition.
ding	2.
	syl	ding
	pron	<diG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for { {din} (sense 2).}
ding	3.
	syl	ding
	pron	<diG>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation or representation of the sound of a bell.
ding	4.
	syl	ding
	pron	<diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang, derogatory.
	def	an Italian or Greek immigrant.
ding	5.
	syl	ding
	pron	<diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a party (the social event).
Dingaan	0.
	syl	Din:gaan
	pron	<1diGga:n>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1840, Zulu chief (1828-40), who fought the Boer colonists in Natal.
Ding an sich	0.
	syl	Ding an sich
	pron	<diG> <@n> <sik>, German <diG> <an> <zi*,c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the thing in itself.
dingbat	ety	C19: of unknown origin
dingbat	0.
	syl	ding+bat
	pron	<1diG2b@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Slang.
	def	any unnamed object, esp. one used as a missile.
	infl
	head	dingbats
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. slang.
dingbathe	1.
	head	dingbats
	syl	ding+bathe.
	def	delirium tremens.
give someone the dingbats	2.
	head	dingbats
	syl	give someone the dingbats.
	def	to make someone nervous. {~}
dingbats	3.
	syl	ding+bats
	pron	<1diG2b@ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	crazy or stupid.
ding-dong	ety	C16: of imitative origin; see #7ding 
ding-dong	1.
	syl	ding-dong
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a bell or bells, esp. two bells tuned a fourth or fifth apart.
ding-dong	2.
	syl	ding-dong
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation or representation of the sound of a bell.
ding-dong	3.a.
	syl	ding-dong
	pos	n.
	def	a violent exchange of blows or words.
ding-dong	3.b.
	syl	ding-dong
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ding-dong battle.
ding-dong	4.
	syl	ding-dong
	pos	adj.
	def	sound?!ing or ringing repeatedly.
dinge	ety	C19: back formation from #7dingy 
dinge	H1.0.
	syl	dinge
	pron	<dinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	dinginess.
	infl
	head	dinge
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. derogatory slang.
dinge	H2.1.
	syl	dinge
	pron	<dinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a Negro. {~}
dinge	H2.2.
	syl	dinge
	pron	<dinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Negroes.
dinghy	ety	C19: from Hindi or Bengali dingi a little boat, from ding*_a boat
dingy	infl
	head	dinghy
	or	dingey
	syl	din+gy
	pron	<1diGi>
	pos	n.
dingey	infl
	head	dinghy
	or	dingy
	syl	din+gey
	pron	<1diGi>
	pos	n.
dinghies	infl
	head	dinghy
	syl	din+ghies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dingies	infl
	head	dinghy
	or	dingeys
	syl	din+gies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dingeys	infl
	head	dinghy
	or	dingies
	syl	din+geys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dinghy	0.
	syl	din+ghy
	pron	<1diGi>
	pos	n.
	def	any small boat, powered by sail, oars, or outboard motor.
dingle	ety	C13: of uncertain origin
dingle	0.
	syl	din+gle
	pron	<1diGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wooded dell.
dingo	ety	C18: native Australian name
dingoes	infl
	head	dingo
	syl	din+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dingo	1.
	syl	din+go
	pron	<1diGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild dog, of Australia, having a yellowish-brown coat and resembling a wolf.
dingo	2.
	syl	din+go
	pron	<1diGg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a cheat or coward. {~}
dingo	3.a.
	syl	din+go
	pron	<1diGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to act in a cowardly manner.
dingo	3.b.
	syl	din+go
	pron	<1diGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to drop out of something.
dingo	4.
	syl	din+go
	pron	<1diGg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to let (someone) down.
dingy	ety	C18: perhaps from an earlier dialect word related to Old English dynge dung
dingier	infl
	head	dingy
	syl	din+gi+er
	pos	adj.
dingiest	infl
	head	dingy
	syl	din+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
dingy	1.
	syl	din+gy
	pron	<1dinJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking light or brightness; drab.
dingy	2.
	syl	din+gy
	pron	<1dinJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty; discoloured.
dingily	sub
	head	dingy
	syl	din+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
dinginess	sub
	head	dingy
	syl	din+gi+ness
	pos	n.
dining car	0.
	syl	din+ing car
	pos	n.
	def	a railway coach in which meals are served at tables. Also called: {restaurant car}.
dining room	0.
	syl	din+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room where meals are eaten.
dinitrobenzene	0.
	syl	di+ni+tro+ben+zene
	pron	<dI2nItr*u1benzEn>, <-ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline compound existing in three isomeric forms, obtained by reaction of benzene with nitric and sulphuric acids. The form is used in the manufacture of dyes and plastics. Formula: C\6H\4(N0\2)\2.
dinitrogen tetroxide	0.
	syl	di+ni+tro+gen te+trox+ide
	pron	<dI1nItr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless gaseous substance that exists in equilibrium with nitrogen dioxide. As the temperature is reduced the proportion of the tetroxide increases. Formula: N\2O\4.
dink	ety	C16: of unknown origin
dink	1.
	syl	dink
	pron	<diGk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	neat or neatly dressed. {~}
dink	2.a.
	syl	dink
	pron	<diGk>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to carry a second person on (a horse, bicycle, etc.).
dink	2.b.
	syl	dink
	pron	<diGk>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	of two people
	def	to travel together on a horse, bicycle, etc.
Dinka	ety	from Dinka jieng people
Dinkas	infl
	head	Dinka
	or	Dinka
	syl	Din+kas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dinka	infl
	or	Dinkas
	syl	Din+ka
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dinka	1.
	syl	Din+ka
	pron	<1diGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Nilotic people of the S Sudan, noted for their height, which often reaches seven feet tall: chiefly herdsmen.
Dinka	2.
	syl	Din+ka
	pron	<1diGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Nilotic group of the Nilo-Saharan family.
dinkum	ety	C19: from English dialect: work, of unknown origin
dinkum	1.
	syl	din+kum
	pron	<1diGk*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	genuine or right (usually preceded by and used esp. as an interjection).
	exam	1	a fair dinkum offer.
dinkum oil	2.
	head	dinkum
	syl	dinkum oil.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the truth.
dinky	ety	C18 (in the sense: dainty): from #7dink 
dinkier	infl
	head	dinky
	syl	dink:i+er
	pos	adj.
dinkiest	infl
	head	dinky
	syl	dink:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dinky	1.
	syl	dink:y
	pron	<1diGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	small and neat; dainty.
dinky	2.
	syl	dink:y
	pron	<1diGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	inconsequential; insignificant.
dinky-di	ety	C20: variant of #7dinkum 
dinky-di	0.
	syl	dink:y-di
	pron	<1diGki1dI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	typical.
	exam	1	dinky-di Pom idleness.
dinner	ety	C13: from Old French disner; see #7dine 
dinner	1.
	syl	din+ner
	pron	<1din*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal taken in the evening.
dinner	2.
	syl	din+ner
	pron	<1din*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal taken at midday, esp. when it is the main meal of the day; lunch.
dinner	3.a.
	syl	din+ner
	pron	<1din*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal evening meal, as of a club, society, etc.
dinner	3.b.
	syl	din+ner
	pron	<1din*>
	pos	n.
	def	a public banquet in honour of someone or something.
dinner	4.
	syl	din+ner
	pron	<1din*>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete meal at a fixed price in a restaurant; table d'h*^ote.
dinner	5.
	syl	din+ner
	pron	<1din*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or used at dinner.
	exam	1	dinner plate;
	exam	2	dinner table;
	exam	3	dinner hour.
do like a dinner	6.
	head	dinner
	syl	do like a dinner.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to do for, overpower, or outdo.
dinner-dance	0.
	syl	din:ner-dance
	pos	n.
	def	a formal dinner followed by dancing.
dinner jacket	1.
	syl	din+ner jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a man's semiformal evening jacket without tails, usually black with a silk facing over the collar and lapels. U.S. name: {tuxedo}.
dinner service	0.
	syl	din+ner serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	a set of matching plates, dishes, etc., suitable for serving a meal to a certain number of people.
dinoceras	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek deinos fearful+ keras horn
dinoceras	0.
	syl	di+noc+er+as
	pron	<dI1nos*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {uintathere}.
dinoflagellate	ety	C19: from New Latin Dinoflagellata, from Greek dinos whirling+#7flagellum+ -#7ate %1
dinoflagellate	1.
	syl	di+no+flag+el+late
	pron	<2dIn*u1fl@Jilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of unicellular biflagellate aquatic organisms forming a con?!stituent of plankton: can be regarded as an order of protozoans or a class of algae . {~}
dinoflagellate	2.
	syl	di+no+flag+el+late
	pron	<2dIn*u1fl@Jilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to dinoflagellates.
dinosaur	ety	C19: from New Latin dinosaurus, from Greek deinos fearful+ sauros lizard
dinosaur	0.
	syl	di+no+saur
	pron	<1dIn*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct terrestrial reptile of the orders and many of which were of gigantic size and abundant in the Mesozoic era. See also {saurischian, ornithischian}. Compare {pterosaur, plesiosaur}.
dinosaurian	sub
	head	dinosaur
	syl	di+no+1saur+i:an
	pos	adj.
dinothere	ety	C19: from New Latin dinotherium, from Greek deinos fearful+ th*_erion, diminutive of th*_er beast
dinothere	0.
	syl	di+no+there
	pron	<1dIn*2Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct late Tertiary elephant-like mammal of the genus (or , having a down-turned jaw with tusks curving downwards and backwards.
dint	ety	Old English dynt; related to Old Norse dyttr blow
by dint of	1.
	head	dint
	syl	by dint of.
	def	by means or use of.
	exam	1	by dint of hard work.
dint	2.
	syl	dint
	pron	<dint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a blow or a mark made by a blow.
dint	3.
	syl	dint
	pron	<dint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with dints. {~}
dint	4.
	syl	dint
	pron	<dint>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {dent%1}.
dintless	sub
	head	dint
	syl	dint+less
	pos	adj.
Piero	infl
	head	D'Inzeo
	syl	Pie:ro
	pron	<1pje:ro>
	pos	n.
D'Inzeo	0.
	syl	D'In:ze:o
	pron	Italian <din1dze:o>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, and his brother {Rai@.mon@.do} (ra$I#!mondo), born 1925, Italian show-jumping riders.
dioc	1.
	syl	dioc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	diocesan.
dioc	2.
	syl	dioc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	diocese.
Dio Cassius	0.
	syl	Di:o Cas:si:us
	pron	<1dI*u> <1k@si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??155-??230 #7a.d., Roman historian. His covers the period of Rome's transition from Republic to Empire.
diocesan	1.
	syl	di+oc+e:san
	pron	<dI1osisN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a diocese.
diocesan	2.
	syl	di+oc+e:san
	pron	<dI1osisN>
	pos	n.
	def	the bishop of a diocese.
diocese	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin dioc*_esis, from Greek dioik*_esis administration, from dioikein to manage a household, from oikos house
diocese	0.
	syl	di:o+cese
	pron	<1dI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the district under the jurisdiction of a bishop.
Diocletian	0.
	syl	Di:o:cle:tian
	pron	<2d*i*1klES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 245-313 #7a.d., Roman emperor (284-305), who divided the empire into four administrative units (293) and instigated the last severe persecution of the Christians (303).
diode	ety	C20: from #7di -%1#7+ -#7ode %2
diode	1.
	syl	di+ode
	pron	<1dI*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor device containing one p-n junction, used in circuits for converting alternating current to direct current. More formal name: {semiconductor diode}.
diode	2.
	syl	di+ode
	pron	<1dI*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest and simplest type of electronic valve having two electrodes, an anode and a cathode, between which a current can flow only in one direction. It was formerly widely used as a rectifier and detector but has now been replaced in most electrical circuits by the more efficient and reliable semi?!conductor diode.
Diodorus Siculus	0.
	syl	Di:o:do:rus Sic:u:lus
	pron	<2dI*1dc:r*s> <1sikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1st century #7b.c., Greek historian, noted for his history of the world in 40 books, of which 15 are extant.
dioecious	ety	C18: from New Latin Dioecia name of class, from #7di -%1#7+ Greek oikia house, dwelling
diecious	infl
	head	dioecious
	or	dioicous
	syl	di+e:cious
	pron	<dI1ES*s>
	pos	adj.
dioicous	infl
	head	dioecious
	or	diecious
	syl	di+oi:cous
	pron	<dI1cik*s>
	pos	adj.
dioecious	0.
	syl	di+oe:cious
	pron	<dI1ES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some plants
	def	having the male and female reproductive organs in separate flowers on separate plants. {~} Compare {monoecious}.
dioeciously	sub
	head	dioecious
	syl	di+1oe:cious+ly
	pos	adv.
dieciously	sub
	head	dioecious
	or	dioicously
	syl	di+1e:cious+ly
	pos	adv.
dioicously	sub
	head	dioecious
	or	dieciously
	syl	di+1oi:cous+ly
	pos	adv.
dioeciousness	sub
	head	dioecious
	syl	di+1oe:cious+ness
	pos	n.
dieciousness	sub
	head	dioecious
	or	dioicousness
	syl	di+1e:cious+ness
	pos	n.
dioicousness	sub
	head	dioecious
	or	dieciousness
	syl	di+1oi:cous+ness
	pos	n.
diestrus	alt
	head	dioestrus
	or	dioestrus
	syl	di+e:strus
	pron	<dI1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dioestrus	0.
	or	diestrus
	syl	di+oe:strus
	pron	<dI1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of sexual inactivity between periods of oestrus in animals that have several oestrous cycles in one breeding season.
Diogenes	0.
	syl	Di:og:e:nes
	pron	<dI1oJi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??412-??323 #7b.c., Greek Cynic philosopher, who rejected social conventions and advocated self-sufficiency and simplicity of life.
diol	ety	from #7di -%1#7+ (#7alcoh) #7ol 
diol	0.
	syl	di:ol
	pron	<1dIol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of alcohols that have two hydroxyl groups in each molecule. Also called: {glycol, dihydric alcohol}.
Diomede Islands	0.
	syl	Di:o+mede Is+lands
	pron	<1dI*2mEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two small islands in the Bering Strait, separated by the international date line and by the boundary line between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
Diomede	infl
	head	Diomedes
	or	Diomed
	syl	Di:o:mede
	pos	n.
Diomed	infl
	head	Diomedes
	or	Diomede
	syl	Di:o:med
	pos	n.
Diomedes	1.
	syl	Di:o:me:des
	pron	<2dI*1mEdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Argos, and suitor of Helen, who fought with the Greeks at Troy.
Diomedes	2.
	syl	Di:o:me:des
	pron	<2dI*1mEdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of the Bistones in Thrace whose savage horses ate strangers.
Dione	H1.0.
	syl	Di:o:ne
	pron	<dI1*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titaness; the earliest consort of Zeus and mother of Aphrodite.
Dione	H2.0.
	syl	Di:o+ne
	pron	<dI1*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the ten satellites of the planet Saturn.
Dionysia	0.
	syl	Di:o+ny+si:a
	pron	<2dI*1nizi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	festivals of the god Dionysus: a source of Athenian drama.
Dionysiac	1.
	syl	Di:o+nys:i+ac
	pron	<2dI*1nizi2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Dionysus or his worship.
Dionysiac	2.
	syl	Di:o+nys:i+ac
	pron	<2dI*1nizi2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {Dionysian}.
Dionysian	1.
	syl	Di:o+ny+si:an
	pron	<2dI*1nizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Dionysus.
Dionysian	2.
	syl	Di:o+ny+si:an
	pron	<2dI*1nizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; in the philosophy of Nietzsche
	def	of or relating to the set of creative qualities that encompasses spontaneity, irrationality, the rejection of discipline, etc.
Dionysian	3.
	syl	Di:o+ny+si:an
	pron	<2dI*1nizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	wild or orgiastic.
Dionysian	4.
	syl	Di:o+ny+si:an
	pron	<2dI*1nizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of the historical characters named Dionysius. Compare (for senses 2, 3) {Apollonian}.
Dionysius	0.
	syl	Di:o:ny:si:us
	pron	<2dI*1nisi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??430-367 #7b.c., tyrant of Syracuse (405-367), noted for his successful campaigns against Carthage and S Italy.
Dionysius Exiguus	0.
	syl	Di:o:ny:si:us Ex:ig:u:us
	pron	<eg1zigju*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??556 #7a.d., Scythian monk and scholar, who is believed to have introduced the current method of reckoning dates on the basis of the Christian era.
Dionysius of Halicarnassus	0.
	syl	Di:o:ny:si:us of Hal:i+car+nas+sus
	pos	n.
	def	died ??7 #7b.c., Greek historian and rhetorician; author of a history of Rome.
Dionysos	alt
	head	Dionysus
	or	Dionysus
	syl	Di:o:ny:sos
	pron	<2dI*1nIs*s>
	pos	n.
Dionysus	0.
	or	Dionysos
	syl	Di:o:ny:sus
	pron	<2dI*1nIs*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek god of wine, fruitfulness, and vegetation, worshipped in orgiastic rites. He was also known as the bestower of ecstasy and god of the drama, and identified with Bacchus.
Diophantine equation	0.
	syl	Di:o+phan+tine e:qua+tion
	pron	<2dI*u1f@ntIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in number theory
	def	an equation in more than one variable and with integral coefficients, for which integral solutions are sought.
Diophantus	0.
	syl	Di:o:phan:tus
	pron	<2dI*u1f@nt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd century #7a.d., Greek mathematician, noted for his treatise on the theory of numbers,
diopside	ety	C19: from #7di -%2#7+ Greek opsis sight, appearance+-#7ide 
diopside	0.
	syl	di+op+side
	pron	<dI1opsId>, <-sid>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale-green pyroxene mineral consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form: used as a gemstone. Formula: CaMgSi\2O\6.
dioptase	ety	C19: from French, from Greek dia- through+ optos visible
dioptase	0.
	syl	di+op+tase
	pron	<dI1optAs>, <-tAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a green glassy mineral consist?!ing of hydrated copper silicate in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: H\2CuSiO\4.
dioptometer	ety	from #7di -%2#7+opt (#7ic) #7+ -#7meter  &- @!di+op+#!tom+e@.try n.
dioptometer	0.
	syl	di+op+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2dIop1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring ocular refraction.
dioptre	ety	C16: from Latin dioptra optical instrument, from Greek, from dia- through+ opsesthai to see
diopter	alt
	head	dioptre
	or	dioptre
	syl	di+op+ter
	pron	<dI1opt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dioptre	0.
	or	diopter
	syl	di+op+tre
	pron	<dI1opt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit for measuring the refractive power of a lens: the reciprocal of the focal length of the lens expressed in metres.
dioptral	sub
	head	dioptre
	syl	di+1op+tral
	pos	adj.
dioptrical	alt
	head	dioptric
	or	dioptric
	syl	di+op+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
dioptric	1.
	or	dioptrical
	syl	di+op+tric
	pron	<dI1optrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with dioptrics.
dioptric	2.
	or	dioptrical
	syl	di+op+tric
	pron	<dI1optrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting refraction or refracted light.
dioptrically	sub
	head	dioptric
	syl	di+1op+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dioptrics	ety	C20: from #7dioptre+ics 
dioptrics	0.
	syl	di+op+trics
	pron	<dI1optriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of geometrical optics concerned with the formation of images by lenses.
Christian	infl
	head	Dior
	syl	Chris:tian
	pron	<1krisC*n>, French <kris1tj*~a>
	pos	n.
Dior	0.
	syl	Dior
	pron	<dEc:>, French <djc:r>, French <kris1tj*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1905-57, French couturier, noted for his New Look of narrow shoulders and waist with a full skirt (1947); he also created the waistless sack dress.
diorama	ety	C19: from French, from Greek dia- through+Greek horama view, from horan to see
diorama	1.
	syl	di:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2dI*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature three-dimensional scene, in which models of figures are seen against a background.
diorama	2.
	syl	di:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2dI*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture made up of illuminated translucent curtains, viewed through an aperture.
diorama	3.
	syl	di:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2dI*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a museum display, as of an animal, of a specimen in its natural setting.
diorama	4.
	syl	di:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2dI*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a scene produced by the rearrangement of lighting effects.
dioramic	sub
	head	diorama
	syl	di:o+ram+ic
	pron	<2dI*1r@mik>
	pos	adj.
diorite	ety	C19: from French, from Greek diorizein to distinguish (from dia- apart+ horizein to define) +-#7ite %1
diorite	0.
	syl	di:o+rite
	pron	<1dI*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark coarse-grained igneous plutonic rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar and ferromagnesian minerals such as hornblende.
dioritic	sub
	head	diorite
	syl	di:o+rit+ic
	pron	<2dI*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
Dioscuri	0.
	syl	Di:os:cu:ri
	pron	<2dIos1kju*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Greek name for {Castor and Pollux}, when considered together.
dioxane	alt
	head	dioxan
	or	dioxan
	syl	di+ox+ane
	pron	<dI1oksAn>
	pos	n.
dioxan	0.
	or	dioxane
	syl	di+ox+an
	pron	<dI1oks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble toxic liquid made by heating ethanediol with sulphuric acid; 1,4-diethylene dioxide: used as a solvent, esp. for waxes and cellulose acetate resins. Formula: (CH\2)\2O(CH\2)\2O.
dioxide	1.
	syl	di+ox+ide
	pron	<dI1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any oxide containing two oxygen atoms per molecule, both of which are bonded to an atom of another element.
dioxide	2.
	syl	di+ox+ide
	pron	<dI1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a { {peroxide} (sense 4).}
dip	ety	Old English dyppan; related to Old High German tupfen to wash, German taufen to baptize; see #7deep 
dips	infl
	head	dip
	syl	dips
	pos	vb.
dipping	infl
	head	dip
	syl	dip+ping
	pos	vb.
dipped	infl
	head	dip
	syl	dipped.
	pos	vb.
dip	1.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plunge or be plunged quickly or briefly into a liquid, esp. to wet or coat.
dip	2.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo a slight decline, esp. temporarily.
	exam	1	sales dipped in November.
dip	3.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope downwards.
	exam	1	the land dips towards the river.
dip	4.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sink or appear to sink quickly.
	exam	1	the sun dipped below the horizon.
dip	5.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to switch (car headlights) from the main to the lower beam. U.S. word: {dim}.
dip	6.a.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to immerse (poultry, sheep, etc.) briefly in a liquid chemical to rid them of or prevent infestation by insects, etc.
dip	6.b.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to immerse (grain, vegetables, or wood) in a preservative liquid.
dip	7.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stain or dye by immersing in a liquid.
dip	8.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to baptize (someone) by immersion.
dip	9.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plate or galvanize (a metal, etc.) by immersion in an electrolyte or electrolytic cell.
dip	10.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scoop up a liquid or something from a liquid in the hands or in a container.
dip	11.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lower or be lowered briefly.
	exam	1	she dipped her knee in a curtsy.
dip	12.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a candle) by plunging the wick into melted wax.
dip	13.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to plunge a container, the hands, etc., into something, esp. to obtain or retrieve an object.
	exam	1	he dipped in his pocket for money.
dip	14.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to draw (upon).
	exam	1	he dipped into his savings.
dip	15.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to dabble (in); play (at).
	exam	1	he dipped into black magic.
dip	16.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to select passages to read at random (from a book, newspaper, etc.).
dip	17.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to drop suddenly and then regain height.
dip	18.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a rock stratum or mineral vein
	def	to slope downwards from the horizontal.
dip	19.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for; in children's games
	def	to select (a leader, etc.) by reciting any of various rhymes.
dip	20.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dipping or state of being dipped.
dip	21.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief swim in water.
dip	22.a.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid chemical preparation in which poultry, sheep, etc. are dipped.
dip	22.b.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid preservative into which objects, esp. of wood, are dipped.
dip	23.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of dyeing agents into which fabric is immersed.
dip	24.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a depression, esp. in a landscape.
dip	25.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	something taken up by dipping.
dip	26.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a container used for dipping; dipper.
dip	27.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a momentary sinking down.
dip	28.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle of slope of rock strata, fault planes, etc., from the horizontal plane.
dip	29.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {angle of dip, magnetic dip, inclination}. the angle between the direction of the earth's magnetic field and the plane of the horizon; the angle that a magnetic needle free to swing in a vertical plane makes with the horizontal.
dip	30.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy savoury mixture usually made from cheese, into which potato crisps, sticks of celery, etc., are dipped before being eaten.
dip	31.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the angular distance of the horizon below the plane of observation.
dip	32.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a candle made by plunging a wick repeatedly into wax.
dip	33.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a momentary loss of altitude when flying.
dip	34.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	usage	in gymnastics
	def	a chinning exercise on the parallel bars.
dip	35.
	syl	dip
	pron	<dip>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {pickpocket}.
Dip	alt
	head	dip
	or	dip
	syl	Dip.
dip	0.
	or	Dip
	syl	dip.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	diploma.
Dip A D	0.
	syl	Dip. A. D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Diploma in Art and Design.
dip circle	0.
	syl	dip cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring dip, consisting of a dip needle with a vertical circular scale of angles. Also called: {inclinometer}.
Dip Ed	0.
	syl	Dip. Ed.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Diploma in Education.
dipeptide	0.
	syl	di+pep+tide
	pron	<dI1peptId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound consisting of two linked amino acids. See {peptide}.
dipetalous	0.
	syl	di+pet+al+ous
	pron	<dI1pet*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {bipetalous}.
diphasic	alt
	head	diphase
	or	diphase
	syl	di+phas+ic
	pron	<dI1fAzik>
	pos	adj.
diphase	0.
	or	diphasic
	syl	di+phase
	pron	<1dI2fAz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of, having, or concerned with two phases.
diphenyl	0.
	syl	di+phe:nyl
	pron	<dI1fEnIl>, <-nil>, <-1fenil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {biphenyl}.
diphenylamine	0.
	syl	di+phe:nyl+a:mine
	pron	<dI2fEnIl*1mEn>, <-1@min>, <-nil->, <-2fen->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble crystalline derivative of benzene, used in the manufacture of dyes, as a stabilizer in plastics, etc. Formula: (C\6H\5)\2NH.
diphenylhydantoin sodium	0.
	syl	di+phe:nyl+hy+dan+to+in so+di:um
	pron	<dI2fEnIlhI1d@nt*uin>, <-nil->, <-2fen->
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble bitter-tasting powder used as an anticonvulsant in the treatment of epilepsy. Formula: C\1\5H\1\1N\2O\2Na.
diphosgene	0.
	syl	di+phos+gene
	pron	<dI1fosJEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an oily liquid with an extremely poisonous vapour, made by treating methanol with phosgene and chlorinating the product: has been used in chemical warfare. Formula: ClCOOCCl\3.
diphtheria	ety	C19: New Latin, from French diphth*'erie, from Greek diphthera leather; from the nature of the membrane &- diph+#!the@.ri@.al, diph+the@.rit+ic (@!d$Ip#Gg$$#!r$It$Ik, d$If-), or diph+ther+ic (d$Ip#!#Gg$er$Ik, d$If-) adj.
diphtheria	0.
	syl	diph+the:ri:a
	pron	<dip1Ti*ri*>, <dif->
	pos	n.
	def	an acute contagious disease caused by the bacillus producing fever, severe prostration, and difficulty in breathing and swallowing as the result of swelling of the throat and formation of a false membrane.
diphtheroid	sub
	head	diphtheria
	syl	diph+the:2roid
	pos	adj.
diphthong	ety	C15: from Late Latin diph?!thongus, from Greek diphthongos, from {#7di -%1}#7+ phthongos sound
diphthong	1.
	syl	diph+thong
	pron	<1difToG>, <1dip->
	pos	n.
	def	a vowel sound, occupying a single syllable, during the articulation of which the tongue moves from one position to another, causing a continual change in vowel quality, as in the pronunciation of in English during which the tongue moves from the position of (e) towards ($I).
diphthong	2.
	syl	diph+thong
	pron	<1difToG>, <1dip->
	pos	n.
	def	a digraph or ligature representing a composite vowel such as this, as in
diphthongal	sub
	head	diphthong
	syl	diph+1thon+gal
	pos	adj.
diphthongise	alt
	head	diphthongize
	or	diphthongize
	syl	diph+thong+ise
	pron	<1difToG2Iz>, <-2gIz>, <1dip->
	pos	vb.
diphthongize	0.
	or	diphthongise
	syl	diph+thong+ize
	pron	<1difToG2Iz>, <-2gIz>, <1dip->
	pos	vb.
	usage	often passive
	def	to make (a simple vowel) into a diphthong.
diphthongization	sub
	head	diphthongize
	or	diphthongisation
	syl	diph+thong:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
diphthongisation	sub
	head	diphthongize
	or	diphthongization
	syl	diph+thong:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
diphycercal	ety	C19: from Greek diphu*_es twofold (from {#7di -%1}#7+ phu*_e growth)+ kerkos tail
diphycercal	0.
	syl	di+phy+cer+cal
	pron	<2difi1sR:kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ichthyol.
	def	of or possessing a symmetrical or pointed tail with the vertebral column extend?!ing to the tip, as in primitive fishes.
diphyletic	0.
	syl	di+phy+let+ic
	pron	<2dIfI1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by descent from two ancestral groups of animals or plants.
diphyllous	0.
	syl	di+phyl+lous
	pron	<dI1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants
	def	having two leaves.
diphyodont	ety	C19: from Greek diphu*_es double (see #7diphycercal) #7+ -#7odont 
diphyodont	0.
	syl	diph:y+o:dont
	pron	<1difi*u2dont>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two successive sets of teeth, as mammals (including man). Compare {polyphyodont}.
dipl	1.
	syl	dipl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	diplomat(ic).
dipl	2.
	syl	dipl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {dip}. diploma.
diplegia	0.
	syl	di+ple:gia
	pron	<dI1plEJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	paralysis of corresponding parts on both sides of the body; bilateral paralysis.
diplex	ety	C19: #7di-%1+-plex, on the model of duplex 
diplex	0.
	syl	di+plex
	pron	<1dIpleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting the transmission or reception of two signals simultaneously in the same direction over a radio or telecommunications channel. Compare { {duplex} (sense 4),} { {simplex} (sense 1).}
diplexer	sub
	head	diplex
	syl	di+plex+er
	pos	n.
diplo-	ety	from Greek, from diploos, from #7di -%1#7+ -ploos -fold
diploblastic	0.
	syl	dip+lo+blas+tic
	pron	<2dipl*u1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of jellyfish, corals, and other coelenterates
	def	having a body developed from only two germ layers (ectoderm and endoderm). Compare {triploblastic}.
diplocardiac	0.
	syl	dip+lo+car+di+ac
	pron	<2dipl*u1ka:di2@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds and mammals
	def	having a four-chambered heart, which enables two separate circulations and prevents mixing of the arterial and venous blood.
diplococci	infl
	head	diplococcus
	syl	dip+lo+coc+ci
	pron	<-1koksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diplococcus	0.
	syl	dip+lo+coc+cus
	pron	<2dipl*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various spherical Gram-positive bacteria that occur in pairs, esp. any of the genus such as which causes pneumonia: family
diplococcal	sub
	head	diplococcus
	or	diplococcic
	syl	dip+lo+1coc+cal
	pron	<2dipl*u1koksik>, <-1kokik>
	pos	adj.
diplococcic	sub
	head	diplococcus
	or	diplococcal
	syl	dip+lo+coc+cic
	pron	<2dipl*u1koksik>, <-1kokik>
	pos	adj.
diplodocus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7diplo -#7+ Greek dokos beam
diploe	ety	C17: via New Latin, from Greek: a fold, from diploos double
diploe	0.
	syl	dip+lo:*"e
	pron	<1dipl*u2E>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the spongy bone separating the two layers of compact bone of the skull.
diploid	1.
	syl	dip+loid
	pron	<1diplcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of cells or organisms
	def	having paired homologous chromosomes so that twice the haploid number is present.
diploid	2.
	syl	dip+loid
	pron	<1diplcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	double or twofold.
diploid	3.
	syl	dip+loid
	pron	<1diplcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a diploid cell or organism.
diploidic	sub
	head	diploid
	syl	dip+1loi+dic
	pos	adj.
diploma	ety	C17: from Latin: official letter or document, literally: letter folded double, from Greek; see #7diplo -
diploma	1.
	syl	di+plo+ma
	pron	<di1pl*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a document conferring a qualifi?!cation, recording success in examinations or successful completion of a course of study.
diploma	2.
	syl	di+plo+ma
	pron	<di1pl*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official document that confers an honour or privilege.
diplomacy	ety	C18: from French diplomatie, from diplomatique #7diplomatic 
diplomacies	infl
	head	diplomacy
	syl	di+plo+ma+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diplomacy	1.
	syl	di+plo+ma+cy
	pron	<di1pl*um*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the conduct of the relations of one state with another by peaceful means.
diplomacy	2.
	syl	di+plo+ma+cy
	pron	<di1pl*um*si>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in the management of international relations.
diplomacy	3.
	syl	di+plo+ma+cy
	pron	<di1pl*um*si>
	pos	n.
	def	tact, skill, or cunning in dealing with people.
diplomat	1.
	syl	dip+lo+mat
	pron	<1dipl*2m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an official such as an ambassador or first secretary, engaged in diplomacy.
diplomat	2.
	syl	dip+lo+mat
	pron	<1dipl*2m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals with people tactfully or skilfully.
diplomate	0.
	syl	dip+lo+mate
	pron	<1dipl*2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who has been granted a diploma, esp. a physician certified as a specialist.
diplomatic	ety	C18: from French diplomatique concerning the documents of diplomacy, from New Latin dipl*_omaticus; see #7diploma 
diplomatical	alt
	head	diplomatic
	or	diplomatic
	syl	dip+lo+mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
diplomatic	1.
	or	diplomatical
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ic
	pron	<2dipl*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to diplomacy or diplomats.
diplomatic	2.
	or	diplomatical
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ic
	pron	<2dipl*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilled in negotiating, esp. between states or people.
diplomatic	3.
	or	diplomatical
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ic
	pron	<2dipl*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	tactful in dealing with people.
diplomatic	4.
	or	diplomatical
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ic
	pron	<2dipl*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to diplomatics.
diplomatically	sub
	head	diplomatic
	syl	dip+lo+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
body	alt
	head	diplomatic corps
	or	diplomatic corps
	syl	bod:y
	pos	n.
diplomatic corps	0.
	or	body
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ic corps
	pos	n.
	def	the entire body of diplomats accredited to a given state.
diplomatic immunity	0.
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ic im+mun+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the immunity from local jurisdiction and exemption from taxation in the country to which they are accredited afforded to diplomats.
diplomatics	1.
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ics
	pron	<2dipl*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the critical study of historical documents.
diplomatics	2.
	syl	dip+lo+mat+ics
	pron	<2dipl*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {diplomacy}.
Diplomatic Service	1.
	syl	Dip+lo+mat+ic Serv+ice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the division of the Civil Service which provides diplomats to represent the U.K. abroad.
Diplomatic Service	2.
	syl	Dip+lo+mat+ic Serv+ice
	pos	n.
	usage	not caps.
	def	the equivalent institution of any other country.
diplomatist	0.
	syl	di+plo+ma+tist
	pron	<di1pl*um*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {diplomat}.
diplont	ety	C20: #7diplo -#7+ Greek *_on being, from einai to be
diplont	0.
	syl	dip+lont
	pron	<1diplont>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that has the diploid number of chromosomes in its somatic cells.
diplopia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7diplo -#7+ Greek *_ops eye
diplopia	0.
	syl	di+plo+pi:a
	pron	<di1pl*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a visual defect in which a single object is seen in duplicate; double vision.
diplopic	sub
	head	diplopia
	syl	di+plop+ic
	pron	<di1plopik>
	pos	adj.
diplopod	0.
	syl	dip+lo+pod
	pron	<1dipl*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any arthropod of the class which includes the millipedes.
diplosis	ety	C20: from Greek dipl*_osis doubling, from diploun to double, from diploos double
diplosis	0.
	syl	di+plo+sis
	pron	<di1pl*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the doubling of the haploid number of chromosomes that occurs during fusion of gametes to form a diploid zygote.
diplostemonous	ety	C19: from New Latin diplostemonus (unattested), from #7diplo -#7+ -stemonus relating to a #7stamen 
diplostemonous	0.
	syl	dip+lo+ste+mo+nous
	pron	<2dipl*u1stEm*n*s>, <-1stem->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having twice as many stamens as petals, esp. with the stamens arranged in two whorls.
diplotene	0.
	syl	dip+lo+tene
	pron	<1dipl*u2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which the chromosomes of each bivalent separate, usually with the interchange of genetic material. See also { {chiasma} (sense 2),} {crossing over}.
dip needle	0.
	syl	dip nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a magnetized needle pivoted through its centre of gravity able to rotate freely in a vertical plane, used to determine the inclination of the earth's magnetic field. See also {dip circle}.
dipnoan	ety	C19: from New Latin Dipnoi, from Greek dipnoos, double-breathing, from #7di -%1#7+ pno*_e breathing, air, from pnein to breathe
dipnoan	1.
	syl	dip+no:an
	pron	<dip1n*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subclass of bony fishes comprising the lungfishes.
dipnoan	2.
	syl	dip+no:an
	pron	<dip1n*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any lungfish.
dipody	ety	C19: from Late Latin dipodia, from Greek #7di -%1#7+ pous foot
dipodies	infl
	head	dipody
	syl	dip:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dipody	0.
	syl	dip:o+dy
	pron	<1dip*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical unit consisting of two feet.
dipole	1.
	syl	di+pole
	pron	<1dI2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	two electric charges or magnetic poles that have equal magnitudes but opposite signs and are separated by a small distance.
dipole	2.
	syl	di+pole
	pron	<1dI2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a molecule in which the centre of positive charge does not coincide with the centre of negative charge.
dipole	3.
	syl	di+pole
	pron	<1dI2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dipole aerial}. a radio or television aerial consisting of a single straight metal rod with the connecting wire fixed to its midpoint.
dipolar	sub
	head	dipole
	syl	di+1po+lar
	pos	adj.
dip out	0.
	syl	dip out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to fail to take part (in) or advantage (of).
dipper	1.
	syl	dip+per
	pron	<1dip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ladle used for dipping.
dipper	2.
	syl	dip+per
	pron	<1dip*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {water ouzel}. any aquatic songbird of the genus and family esp. They inhabit fast-flowing streams and resemble large wrens.
dipper	3.
	syl	dip+per
	pron	<1dip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that dips, such as the mechanism for directing car headlights downwards.
dipper	4.
	syl	dip+per
	pron	<1dip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal cup clipped onto a painter's palette for holding diluent or medium.
dipper	5.
	syl	dip+per
	pron	<1dip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an Anabaptist. {~} See also {big dipper}.
dippy	ety	C20: of unknown origin
dippier	infl
	head	dippy
	syl	dip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
dippiest	infl
	head	dippy
	syl	dip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
dippy	0.
	syl	dip+py
	pron	<1dipi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	odd, eccentric, or crazy.
dipropellant	0.
	syl	di+pro+pel+lant
	pron	<2dIpr*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bipropel?!lant}.
diprotodont	ety	C19: from Greek from #7di -%1#7+proto -#7+ -#7odont 
diprotodont	0.
	syl	di+pro:to+dont
	pron	<dI1pr*ut*u2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any marsupial of the group or suborder including kangaroos, phalangers, and wombats, having fewer than three upper incisor teeth on each side of the jaw. Compare {polyprotodont}.
dipsomania	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek dipsa thirst+-#7mania 
dipsomania	0.
	syl	dip+so+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2dips*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compulsive desire to drink alcoholic beverages.
dipsomaniac	1.
	syl	dip+so+ma+ni+ac
	pron	<2dips*u1mAni2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who has an uncontrollable and recurring urge to drink alcohol. Short?!ened form: {dipso. ~}
dipsomaniac	2.
	syl	dip+so+ma+ni+ac
	pron	<2dips*u1mAni2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to or affected with dipsomania.
dipsomaniacal	sub
	head	dipsomaniac
	syl	dip+so+ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2dips*um*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
dipstick	0.
	syl	dip+stick
	pron	<1dip2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated rod or strip dipped into a container to indicate the fluid level.
dip switch	0.
	syl	dip switch
	pos	n.
	def	a device for dipping car headlights.
dipteral	0.
	syl	dip+ter+al
	pron	<1dipt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having a double row of columns.
dipteron	alt
	head	dipteran
	or	dipteran
	syl	dip+ter+on
	pron	<1dipt*2ron>
	pos	n.
dipteran	1.
	or	dipteron
	syl	dip+ter+an
	pron	<1dipt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous insect.
dipteran	2.
	or	dipteron
	syl	dip+ter+an
	pron	<1dipt*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {dipterous} (sense 1).}
dipterocarpaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek dipteros two-winged+ karpos fruit
dipterocarpaceous	0.
	syl	dip+ter:o+car+pa+ceous
	pron	<2dipt*r*uka:1pAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees chiefly native to Malaysia, having two-winged fruits. Many species yield useful timber and resins.
dipterous	1.
	syl	dip+ter+ous
	pron	<1dipt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dipteran}. of, relating to, or belonging to the a large order of insects having a single pair of wings and sucking or piercing mouthparts. The group includes flies, mosquitoes, craneflies, and midges.
dipterous	2.
	syl	dip+ter+ous
	pron	<1dipt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having two winglike parts.
	exam	1	a dipterous seed.
diptych	1.
	syl	dip+tych
	pron	<1diptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of hinged wooden tablets with waxed surfaces for writing.
diptych	2.
	syl	dip+tych
	pron	<1diptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting or carving on two panels, usually hinged like a book.
dir	0.
	syl	dir.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	director.
Paul Adrien Maurice	infl
	head	Dirac
	syl	Paul A:dri:en Mau:rice.
	pos	n.
Dirac	0.
	syl	Di:rac
	pron	<di1r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, English physicist, noted for his work on the application of relativity to quantum mechanics and his prediction of electron spin and the positron: shared the Nobel prize for physics 1933.
Dirac constant	0.
	syl	Di:rac con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	a constant used in quantum mechanics equal to the Planck constant divided by 2#Gr. It has a value of 1.0544&+#800210 0.0003#M10%-%3%4 joule seconds. Symbol.
	exam	1	h#800211
dire	ety	C16: from Latin d*_irus ominous, fearful; related to Greek deos fear
dire	1.
	syl	dire
	pron	<dI*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also: {direful}. disastrous; fearful.
dire	2.
	syl	dire
	pron	<dI*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	desperate; urgent.
	exam	1	a dire need.
direly	sub
	head	dire
	syl	dire+ly
	pos	adv.
direness	sub
	head	dire
	syl	dire+ness
	pos	n.
direct	ety	C14: from Latin d*_irectus; from d*_irigere to guide, from dis- apart+ regere to rule
direct	1.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to regulate, conduct, or control the affairs of.
direct	2.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to give commands or orders with authority to (a person or group).
	exam	1	he directed them to go away.
direct	3.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to tell or show (someone) the way to a place.
direct	4.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to aim, point, or cause to move towards a goal.
direct	5.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to address (a letter, parcel, etc.).
direct	6.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to address (remarks, words, etc.).
	exam	1	to direct comments at someone.
direct	7.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to provide guidance to (actors, cameramen, etc.) in the rehearsal of a play or the filming of a motion picture.
direct	8.a.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to conduct (a piece of music or musicians), usually while performing oneself.
direct	8.b.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for { {conduct} (sense 8).}
direct	9.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	without delay or evasion; straightforward.
	exam	1	a direct ap?!proach.
direct	10.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	without turning aside; uninterrupted; shortest; straight.
	exam	1	a direct route.
direct	11.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	without intervening persons or agencies; immediate.
	exam	1	a direct link.
direct	12.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	honest; frank; candid.
	exam	1	a direct answer.
direct	13.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	precise; exact.
	exam	1	a direct quotation.
direct	14.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	diametrical.
	exam	1	the direct opposite.
direct	15.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	in an unbroken line of descent, as from father to son over succeeding generations.
	exam	1	a direct descendant.
direct	16.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of government, deci?!sions, etc.
	def	by or from the electorate rather than through representatives.
direct	17.a.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a relationship
	def	containing two variables such that an increase (or decrease) in one results in an increase (or decrease) in the other. Compare { {inverse} (sense 2).}
direct	17.b.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a proof
	def	accepting and using the hypothesis to be proved to show that it is a true statement. Compare { {indirect} (sense 5).}
direct	18.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	moving from west to east on the celestial sphere. Compare { {retrograde} (sense 4a.).}
direct	19.a.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	of or relating to direct current.
direct	19.b.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a secondary induced current
	def	having the same direction as the primary current.
direct	20.a.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of motion
	def	in the same direction. See { {motion} (sense 9).}
direct	20.b.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of an interval or chord
	def	in root position; not inverted.
direct	21.
	syl	di+rect
	pron	<di1rekt>, <dI->
	pos	adv.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	directly; straight.
	exam	1	he went direct to the office.
directness	sub
	head	direct
	syl	di+1rect+ness
	pos	n.
direct access	0.
	syl	di+rect ac+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a method of reading data from a computer file without reading through the file from the beginning as on a disk or drum. Also called: {random access}. Compare {sequential access}.
direct action	0.
	syl	di+rect ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	action such as strikes or civil disobedience, employed by organized labour or other groups to obtain demands from an employer, government, etc.
direct current	0.
	syl	di+rect cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous electric current that flows in one direction only, without substantial variation in magnitude. Abbrev.: {D.C}. Compare {alternating current}.
direct distance dialing	0.
	syl	di+rect dis+tance di+al+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {subscriber trunk dialling}.
direct dye	0.
	syl	di+rect dye
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of dyes that can be applied without the use of a mordant. They are usually azo dyes applied to cotton or rayon from a liquid bath containing an electrolyte such as sodium sulphate.
directed	0.
	syl	di+rect+ed
	pron	<di1rektid>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a number, line, or angle
	def	having either a positive or negative sign to distinguish measurement in one direction or orientation from that in the opposite direction or orientation.
direct evidence	0.
	syl	di+rect ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	evidence, usually the testimony of a witness, directly relating to the fact in dispute. Compare {circumstantial evidence}.
direct-grant school	0.
	syl	di:rect-grant school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school financed by endowment, fees, and a state grant conditional upon admittance of a percentage of nonpaying pupils nominated by the local education authority.
direction	1.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of directing or the state of being directed.
direction	2.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	management, control, or guid?!ance.
direction	3.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the work of a stage or film director.
direction	4.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the course or line along which a person or thing moves, points, or lies.
direction	5.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the course along which a ship, aircraft, etc., is travelling, expressed as the angle between true or magnetic north and an imaginary line through the main fore-and-aft axis of the vessel.
direction	6.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the place towards which a person or thing is directed.
direction	7.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a line of action; course.
direction	8.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the name and address on a letter, parcel, etc.
direction	9.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the process of conducting an orchestra, choir, etc.
direction	10.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an instruction in the form of a word or symbol heading or occurring in the body of a passage, movement, or piece to indicate tempo, dynamics, mood, etc.
direction	11.a.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	being any one of the three angles that a line in space makes with the three positive directions of the coordinate axes. Usually given as #Ga, #Gb, and #Gl with respect to the and axes.
direction	11.b.
	syl	di+rec+tion
	pron	<di1rekS*n>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	usage	of a cosine
	def	being the cosine of any of the direction angles.
directional	1.
	syl	di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<di1rekS*nL>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a spatial direction.
directional	2.a.
	syl	di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<di1rekS*nL>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	having or relating to an increased sensitivity to radio waves, sound waves, nuclear particles, etc., coming from a particular direction.
directional	2.b.
	syl	di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<di1rekS*nL>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aerial
	def	transmitting or receiving radio waves more effectively in some directions than in others.
directional	3.a.
	syl	di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<di1rekS*nL>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	concentrated in, following, or producing motion in a particular direction.
directional	3.b.
	syl	di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<di1rekS*nL>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating direction.
directionality	sub
	head	directional
	syl	di+2rec+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
direction finder	0.
	syl	di+rec+tion find+er
	pos	n.
	def	a highly directional aerial system that can be used to determine the direction of incoming radio signals, used esp. as a navigation aid. Abbrevs.: {D/F} or {D.F}. &- {di+rec+tion find+ing}
directions	0.
	syl	di+rec+tions
	pron	<di1rekS*nz>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	instructions for doing something or for reaching a place.
directive	1.
	syl	di+rec+tive
	pron	<di1rektiv>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	an instruction; order.
directive	2.
	syl	di+rec+tive
	pron	<di1rektiv>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to direct; directing.
directive	3.
	syl	di+rec+tive
	pron	<di1rektiv>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating direction.
directly	1.
	syl	di+rect+ly
	pron	<di1rektli>, <dI->
	pos	adv.
	def	in a direct manner.
directly	2.
	syl	di+rect+ly
	pron	<di1rektli>, <dI->
	pos	adv.
	def	at once; without delay.
directly	3.
	syl	di+rect+ly
	pron	<di1rektli>, <dI->
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by before or after
	def	immediately; just.
directly	4.
	syl	di+rect+ly
	pron	<di1rektli>, <dI->
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	as soon as.
	exam	1	we left directly the money arrived.
direct mail	0.
	syl	di+rect mail
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	mail sent for the purpose of advertising, soliciting donations, etc.
direct method	0.
	syl	di+rect meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	a method of teaching a foreign language with minimal use of the pupil's native language and of formal grammar.
direct object	0.
	syl	di+rect ob+ject
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase whose referent receives the direct action of a verb. For ex?!ample, is the direct object in the sentence Compare {indirect object}.
Directoire	1.
	syl	Di+rec+toire
	pron	French. <direk1twar>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the French Directory. See {Directory}.
Directoire	2.
	syl	Di+rec+toire
	pron	French. <direk1twar>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, in, or relating to a decorative style of the end of the 18th century in France; a form of neoclassicism.
Directoire	3.
	syl	Di+rec+toire
	pron	French. <direk1twar>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of women's dress during the French Directory, typically an almost transparent dress with the waistline under the bust.
director	1.
	syl	di+rec+tor
	pron	<di1rekt*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that directs, controls, or regulates.
director	2.
	syl	di+rec+tor
	pron	<di1rekt*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the governing board of a business concern who may or may not have an executive function.
director	3.
	syl	di+rec+tor
	pron	<di1rekt*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who directs the affairs of an institution, trust, educational programme, etc.
director	4.
	syl	di+rec+tor
	pron	<di1rekt*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	the person responsible for the staging of a play or the making of a film.
director	5.
	syl	di+rec+tor
	pron	<di1rekt*>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for { {conductor} (sense 2).} &- {di+rec+#!to+ri@.al} &- {di+rec+#!to+ri+al+ly} &- {di+#!rec+tor+@!ship}
directress	sub
	head	director
	syl	di+1rec+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
directorate	1.
	syl	di+rec+to+rate
	pron	<di1rekt*rit>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a board of directors.
directorate	2.
	syl	di+rec+to+rate
	pron	<di1rekt*rit>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {{di+#!rec+tor+@!ship.}} the position of director.
directors-general	infl
	head	director-general
	syl	di+rec:tors-gen:e:ral.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
director-general	0.
	syl	di+rec:tor-gen:e:ral
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a large organization such as the C.B.I. or B.B.C.
directories	infl
	head	directory
	syl	di+rec+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
directory	1.
	syl	di+rec+to:ry
	pron	<di1rekt*ri>, <-tri>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a book, arranged alphabetically or classified by trade listing names, addresses, telephone numbers, etc., of individuals or firms.
directory	2.
	syl	di+rec+to:ry
	pron	<di1rekt*ri>, <-tri>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a book or manual giving directions.
directory	3.
	syl	di+rec+to:ry
	pron	<di1rekt*ri>, <-tri>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the rules to be observed in the forms of worship used in churches.
directory	4.
	syl	di+rec+to:ry
	pron	<di1rekt*ri>, <-tri>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {directorate}.
directory	5.
	syl	di+rec+to:ry
	pron	<di1rekt*ri>, <-tri>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	direct?!ing.
Directories the	infl
	head	Directory
	syl	Di+rec+to:ries. the.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Directory	0.
	syl	Di+rec+to:ry
	pron	<di1rekt*ri>, <-tri>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the body of five directors in power in France from 1795 until their overthrow by Napoleon in 1799. Also called: {French Directory}.
direct primary	0.
	syl	di+rect pri+ma+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	a primary in which voters directly select the candidates who will run for office.
direct question	0.
	syl	di+rect ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a question asked in direct speech, such as Compare {indirect question}.
directrix	ety	C17: New Latin, feminine of #7director 
directrix	1.
	syl	di+rect+rix
	pron	<di1rektriks>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a fixed reference line, situated on the convex side of a conic section, that is used when defining or calculating its eccentricity.
directrix	2.
	syl	di+rect+rix
	pron	<di1rektriks>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	a directress.
direct tax	0.
	syl	di+rect tax
	pos	n.
	def	a tax paid by the person or organization on which it is levied. Compare {indirect tax}.
dirge	ety	C13: changed from Latin d*_irige direct (imperative), opening word of the Latin antiphon used in the office of the dead
dirge	1.
	syl	dirge
	pron	<dR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a chant of lamentation for the dead.
dirge	2.
	syl	dirge
	pron	<dR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the funeral service in its solemn or sung forms.
dirge	3.
	syl	dirge
	pron	<dR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any mourning song or melody.
dirgeful	sub
	head	dirge
	syl	dirge+ful
	pos	adj.
dirham	ety	C18: from Arabic, from Latin: #7drachma 
dirham	1.
	syl	dir+ham
	pron	<1di*r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Morocco, divided into 100 francs.
dirham	2.a.
	syl	dir+ham
	pron	<1di*r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Kuwaiti monetary unit worth one tenth of a dinar and 100 fils.
dirham	2.b.
	syl	dir+ham
	pron	<1di*r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Tunisian monetary unit worth one tenth of a dinar and 100 millimes.
dirham	2.c.
	syl	dir+ham
	pron	<1di*r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Qatari monetary unit worth one hundredth of a riyal.
dirham	3.
	syl	dir+ham
	pron	<1di*r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various silver coins minted in North African countries at different periods.
Peter Gustav Lejeune	infl
	head	Dirichlet
	syl	Pe:ter Gus:tav Le:jeune
	pron	<1pA:t*r> <1gustaf> <l*1Z$o:n>
	pos	n.
Dirichlet	0.
	syl	Di:ri:chlet
	pron	German <2diri1klA:>
	pos	n.
	def	1805-59, German mathematician, noted for his work on number theory and calculus.
dirigible	ety	C16: from Latin d*_irigere to #7direct 
dirigible	1.
	syl	di+rig+i:ble
	pron	<di1riJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be steered or directed.
dirigible	2.
	syl	di+rig+i:ble
	pron	<di1riJibL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {airship}.
dirigibility	sub
	head	dirigible
	syl	dir:i+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
diriment	ety	C19: from Latin dirim*_ens separating, from Latin dirimere to part, from #7dis -%1#7+ emere to obtain
diriment	1.
	syl	di+ri+ment
	pron	<1dirim*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an impediment to marriage in canon law
	def	totally invalidating.
diriment	2.
	syl	di+ri+ment
	pron	<1dirim*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	nullifying.
dirk	ety	C16: from Scottish durk, perhaps from German dolch dagger
dirk	1.
	syl	dirk
	pron	<dR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dagger esp. as formerly worn by Scottish Highlanders.
dirk	2.
	syl	dirk
	pron	<dR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stab with a dirk.
dirndl	ety	German (Bavarian and Austrian): shortened from Dirndlkleid, from Dirndl little girl + Kleid dress
dirndl	1.
	syl	dirn:dl
	pron	<1dR:ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's dress with a full gathered skirt and fitted bodice; originating from Tyrolean peasant wear.
dirndl	2.
	syl	dirn:dl
	pron	<1dR:ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathered skirt of this kind.
dirt	ety	C13: from Old Norse drit excrement; related to Middle Dutch dr*_ete 
dirt	1.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any unclean substance, such as mud, dust, excrement, etc.; filth.
dirt	2.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	loose earth; soil.
dirt	3.a.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	packed earth, gravel, cinders, etc., used to make a racetrack.
dirt	3.b.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dirt track.
dirt	4.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	the gravel or soil from which minerals are extracted.
dirt	5.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as worthless.
dirt	6.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	obscene or indecent speech or writing.
dirt	7.
	syl	dirt
	pron	<dR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	moral corruption.
do (someone) dirt	8.
	head	dirt
	syl	do (someone) dirt.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to do something vicious to (someone).
eat dirt	9.
	head	dirt
	syl	eat dirt.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to accept insult without complaining.
treat someone like dirt	10.
	head	dirt
	syl	treat someone like dirt.
	def	to have no respect for someone.
dirt-cheap	0.
	syl	dirt-cheap
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at an extremely low price.
dirt wagon	0.
	syl	dirt wag+on
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {dustcart}.
dirtier	infl
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt:i+er
	pos	adj.
dirtiest	infl
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dirty	1.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or marked with dirt; filthy.
dirty	2.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscene; salacious.
	exam	1	dirty books.
dirty	3.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing one to become grimy.
	exam	1	a dirty job.
dirty	4.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	not clear and bright; impure.
dirty	5.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfair; dishonest; unscrupulous; unsport?!ing.
dirty	6.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean; nasty.
	exam	1	a dirty cheat.
dirty	7.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	scandalous; unkind.
	exam	1	a dirty rumour.
dirty	8.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	revealing dislike or anger.
	exam	1	a dirty look.
dirty	9.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	rainy or squally; stormy.
dirty	10.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	having projections into the airstream, such as lowered flaps.
dirty	11.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nuclear weapon
	def	producing a large quantity of radioactive fall-out or contamination. Compare { {clean} (sense 5).}
dirty dog	12.
	head	dirty
	syl	dirty dog.
	def	a despicable person.
dirty linen	13.
	head	dirty
	syl	dirty linen.
	qual	Informal.
	def	intimate secrets, esp. those that might give rise to gossip.
dirty work	14.
	head	dirty
	syl	dirty work.
	def	unpleasant or illicit activity.
do the dirty on	15.
	head	dirty
	syl	do the dirty on.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to behave meanly or unkindly towards.
dirties	infl
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt:ies
	pos	vb.
dirtying	infl
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt:y+ing
	pos	vb.
dirtied	infl
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt+ied.
	pos	vb.
dirty	16.
	syl	dirt:y
	pron	<1dR:ti>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dirty; stain; soil.
dirtily	sub
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt:i+ly
	pos	adv.
dirtiness	sub
	head	dirty
	syl	dirt:i+ness
	pos	n.
Dis	1.
	syl	Dis
	pron	<dis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Orcus, Pluto}. the Roman god of the underworld.
Dis	2.
	syl	Dis
	pron	<dis>
	pos	n.
	def	the abode of the dead; underworld.
Dis	xref
	syl	Dis
	pron	<dis>
	pos	n.
	def	Greek equivalent: {Hades}.
dis-	ety	from Latin dis- apart; in some cases, via Old French des-. In compound words of Latin origin, dis- becomes dif- before f and di- before some consonants
dis-	H1.1.
	syl	dis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating reversal.
	exam	1	disconnect;
	exam	2	disembark.
dis-	H1.2.
	syl	dis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating negation, lack, or deprivation.
	exam	1	dissimilar;
	exam	2	distrust;
	exam	3	disgrace.
dis-	H1.3.
	syl	dis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating removal or release.
	exam	1	disembowel;
	exam	2	dis?!burden.
dis-	H1.4.
	syl	dis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	expressing intensive force.
	exam	1	dissever.
dis-	H2.0.
	syl	dis-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {di-%1} before
disabilities	infl
	head	disability
	syl	dis+a:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disability	1.
	syl	dis+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2dis*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being unable to perform a task or function because of a physical or mental impairment.
disability	2.
	syl	dis+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2dis*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that disables; handicap.
disability	3.
	syl	dis+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2dis*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of necessary intelligence, strength, etc.
disability	4.
	syl	dis+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2dis*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	an incapacity in the eyes of the law to enter into certain transactions.
disability clause	0.
	syl	dis+a:bil+i:ty clause
	pos	n.
	usage	in life assurance policies
	def	a clause enabling a policyholder to cease payment of premiums without loss of coverage and often to receive a pension or indemnity if he becomes permanently disabled.
disable	1.
	syl	dis+a:ble
	pron	<dis1AbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ineffective, unfit, or incapable, as by crippling.
disable	2.
	syl	dis+a:ble
	pron	<dis1AbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or pronounce legally incapable.
disablement	sub
	head	disable
	syl	dis+1a:ble+ment
	pos	n.
disablement benefit	0.
	syl	dis+a:ble+ment ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the National Insurance scheme
	def	a weekly payment to a person disabled at work.
disabuse	0.
	syl	dis+a:buse
	pron	<2dis*1bju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to rid (oneself, another person, etc.) of a mistaken or misguided idea; set right.
disabusal	sub
	head	disabuse
	syl	dis+a:1bus+al
	pos	n.
disaccharid	alt
	head	disaccharide
	or	disaccharide
	syl	di+sac+cha+rid
	pos	n.
disaccharide	0.
	or	disaccharid
	syl	di+sac+cha+ride
	pron	<dI1s@k*2rId>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of sugars, such as maltose, lactose, and sucrose, having two linked monosaccharide units per molecule.
disaccord	1.
	syl	dis+ac+cord
	pron	<2dis*1kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of agreement or harmony.
disaccord	2.
	syl	dis+ac+cord
	pron	<2dis*1kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be out of agreement; disagree.
disaccredit	0.
	syl	dis+ac+cred+it
	pron	<2dis*1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away the authorization or credentials of.
disaccustom	0.
	syl	dis+ac+cus+tom
	pron	<2dis*1k^st*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to cause to lose a habit.
disadvantage	1.
	syl	dis+ad+vant+age
	pron	<2dis*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfavourable circumstance, state of affairs, thing, person, etc.
disadvantage	2.
	syl	dis+ad+vant+age
	pron	<2dis*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	injury, loss, or detriment.
disadvantage	3.
	syl	dis+ad+vant+age
	pron	<2dis*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfavourable condition or situation (esp. in the phrase {at a disadvantage}) .
disadvantage	4.
	syl	dis+ad+vant+age
	pron	<2dis*d1va:ntiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put at a dis?!advantage; handicap.
disadvantaged	0.
	syl	dis+ad+van+taged
	pron	<2dis*d1va:ntiJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	socially or economically deprived or discriminated against.
disadvantageous	0.
	syl	dis+ad+van+ta+geous
	pron	<dis2@dva:n1tAJ*s>, <2dis@d->
	pos	adj.
	def	un?!favourable; detrimental.
disadvantageously	sub
	head	disadvantageous
	syl	dis+2ad+van+1ta+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
disadvantageousness	sub
	head	disadvantageous
	syl	dis+2ad+van+1ta+geous+ness
	pos	n.
disaffect	0.
	syl	dis+af+fect
	pron	<2dis*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause to lose loyalty or affection; alienate.
disaffectedly	sub
	head	disaffect
	syl	dis+af+1fect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disaffectedness	sub
	head	disaffect
	syl	dis+af+1fect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
disaffection	sub
	head	disaffect
	syl	dis+af+1fec+tion
	pos	n.
disaffiliate	0.
	syl	dis+af+fil:i+ate
	pron	<2dis*1fili2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sever an affiliation (with); dissociate.
disaffiliation	sub
	head	disaffiliate
	syl	dis+af+2fil:i+1a:tion
	pos	n.
disaffirm	1.
	syl	dis+af+firm
	pron	<2dis*1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny or contradict (a statement).
disaffirm	2.a.
	syl	dis+af+firm
	pron	<2dis*1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annul or reverse (a decision).
disaffirm	2.b.
	syl	dis+af+firm
	pron	<2dis*1fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repudiate obligations.
disaffirmance	sub
	head	disaffirm
	or	disaffirmation
	syl	dis+af+1fir+mance
	pron	<2dis@f*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
disaffirmation	sub
	head	disaffirm
	or	disaffirmance
	syl	dis+af+fir+ma+tion
	pron	<2dis@f*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
disafforest	1.
	syl	dis+af+for+est
	pron	<2dis*1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	English law.
	def	to reduce (land) from the status of a forest to the state of ordinary ground.
disafforest	2.
	syl	dis+af+for+est
	pron	<2dis*1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove forests from (land).
disafforestation	sub
	head	disafforest
	or	disafforestment
	syl	dis+af+2for+es+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
disafforestment	sub
	head	disafforest
	or	disafforestation
	syl	dis+af+1for+est+ment
	pos	n.
disagrees	infl
	head	disagree
	syl	dis+a:grees
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
disagreeing	infl
	head	disagree
	syl	dis+a:gree+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
disagreed	infl
	head	disagree
	syl	dis+a:greed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
disagree	1.
	syl	dis+a:gree
	pron	<2dis*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to dissent in opinion (from another person) or dispute (about an idea, fact, etc.).
disagree	2.
	syl	dis+a:gree
	pron	<2dis*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to fail to correspond; conflict.
disagree	3.
	syl	dis+a:gree
	pron	<2dis*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be unacceptable (to) or unfavourable (for); be incompatible (with).
	exam	1	curry disagrees with me.
disagree	4.
	syl	dis+a:gree
	pron	<2dis*1grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be opposed (to) in principle.
disagreeable	1.
	syl	dis+a:gree+a:ble
	pron	<2dis*1gri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not likable; bad-tempered.
disagreeable	2.
	syl	dis+a:gree+a:ble
	pron	<2dis*1gri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant; offensive.
disagreeableness	sub
	head	disagreeable
	or	disagreeability
	syl	dis+a:1gree+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
disagreeability	sub
	head	disagreeable
	or	disagreeableness
	syl	dis+a:2gree+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
disagreeably	sub
	head	disagreeable
	syl	dis+a:1gree+a:bly
	pos	adv.
disagreement	1.
	syl	dis+a:gree+ment
	pron	<2dis*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	refusal or failure to agree.
disagreement	2.
	syl	dis+a:gree+ment
	pron	<2dis*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to correspond.
disagreement	3.
	syl	dis+a:gree+ment
	pron	<2dis*1grEm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument or dispute.
disallow	1.
	syl	dis+al+low
	pron	<2dis*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject as untrue or invalid.
disallow	2.
	syl	dis+al+low
	pron	<2dis*1lau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel.
disallowable	sub
	head	disallow
	syl	dis+al+1low+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disallowance	sub
	head	disallow
	syl	dis+al+1low+ance
	pos	n.
disambiguate	0.
	syl	dis+am+big:u+ate
	pron	<2dis@m1bigju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (an ambiguous expression) unambiguous.
disannuls	infl
	head	disannul
	syl	dis+an+nuls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disannulling	infl
	head	disannul
	syl	dis+an+nul+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disannulled	infl
	head	disannul
	syl	dis+an+nulled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disannul	0.
	syl	dis+an+nul
	pron	<2dis*1n^l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	to cancel; make void.
disannulment	sub
	head	disannul
	syl	dis+an+1nul+ment
	pos	n.
disappear	1.
	syl	dis+ap+pear
	pron	<2dis*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to be visible; vanish.
disappear	2.
	syl	dis+ap+pear
	pron	<2dis*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go away or become lost, esp. secretly or without explanation.
disappear	3.
	syl	dis+ap+pear
	pron	<2dis*1pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to exist, have effect, or be known; become extinct, or lost.
	exam	1	the pain has disappeared.
disappearance	sub
	head	disappear
	syl	dis+ap+1pear+ance
	pos	n.
disappoint	ety	C15 (originally meaning: to remove from office): from Old French desapointier; see #7dis -%1#7, appoint 
disappoint	1.
	syl	dis+ap+point
	pron	<2dis*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to meet the expectations, hopes, desires, or standards of; let down.
disappoint	2.
	syl	dis+ap+point
	pron	<2dis*1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the fulfilment of (a plan, intention, etc.); frustrate; thwart.
disappointer	sub
	head	disappoint
	syl	dis+ap+1point+er
	pos	n.
disappointingly	sub
	head	disappoint
	syl	dis+ap+1point+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disappointed	0.
	syl	dis+ap+point+ed
	pron	<2dis*1pcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	saddened by the failure of an expectation, etc.
disappointedly	sub
	head	disappointed
	syl	dis+ap+1point+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disappointment	1.
	syl	dis+ap+point+ment
	pron	<2dis*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disappointing or the state of being disappointed.
disappointment	2.
	syl	dis+ap+point+ment
	pron	<2dis*1pcintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, or state of affairs that disappoints.
disapprobation	0.
	syl	dis+ap+pro+ba+tion
	pron	<2dis@pr*u1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	moral or social dis?!approval.
disapproval	0.
	syl	dis+ap+prov+al
	pron	<2dis*1pru:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or a state or feeling of disapproving; censure; condemnation.
disapprove	1.
	syl	dis+ap+prove
	pron	<2dis*1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to consider wrong, bad, etc.
disapprove	2.
	syl	dis+ap+prove
	pron	<2dis*1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withhold approval from.
disapprover	sub
	head	disapprove
	syl	dis+ap+1prov+er
	pos	n.
disapprovingly	sub
	head	disapprove
	syl	dis+ap+1prov+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disarm	1.
	syl	dis+arm
	pron	<dis1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove defensive or offensive capability from (a country, army, etc.).
disarm	2.
	syl	dis+arm
	pron	<dis1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of weapons.
disarm	3.
	syl	dis+arm
	pron	<dis1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win the confidence or affection of.
disarm	4.
	syl	dis+arm
	pron	<dis1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a nation, etc.
	def	to decrease the size and capability of one's armed forces.
disarm	5.
	syl	dis+arm
	pron	<dis1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lay down weapons.
disarmer	sub
	head	disarm
	syl	dis+1arm+er
	pos	n.
disarmament	1.
	syl	dis+arm:a+ment
	pron	<dis1a:m*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the reduction of offensive or defensive fighting capability, as by a nation.
disarmament	2.
	syl	dis+arm:a+ment
	pron	<dis1a:m*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disarming or state of being disarmed.
disarming	0.
	syl	dis+arm+ing
	pron	<dis1a:miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to neutralize or counter?!act hostility, suspicion, etc.
disarmingly	sub
	head	disarming
	syl	dis+1arm+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disarrange	0.
	syl	dis+ar+range
	pron	<2dis*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw into disorder.
disarrangement	sub
	head	disarrange
	syl	dis+ar+1range+ment
	pos	n.
disarray	1.
	syl	dis+ar+ray
	pron	<2dis*1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	confusion, dismay, and lack of discipline.
disarray	2.
	syl	dis+ar+ray
	pron	<2dis*1rA>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of clothing
	def	disorderliness; untidiness.
disarray	3.
	syl	dis+ar+ray
	pron	<2dis*1rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw into confusion.
disarray	4.
	syl	dis+ar+ray
	pron	<2dis*1rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to undress.
disarticulate	0.
	syl	dis+ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<2disa:1tikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or cause to separate at the joints, esp. those of bones.
disarticulation	sub
	head	disarticulate
	syl	dis+ar+2tic:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
disarticulator	sub
	head	disarticulate
	syl	dis+ar+1tic:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
disassemble	0.
	syl	dis+as+sem+ble
	pron	<2dis*1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take apart (a piece of machinery, etc.); dismantle.
disassembly	sub
	head	disassemble
	syl	dis+as+1sem+bly
	pos	n.
disassociate	0.
	syl	dis+as+so+ci+ate
	pron	<2dis*1s*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {dissociate}.
disassociation	sub
	head	disassociate
	syl	dis+as+2so+ci:1a+tion
	pos	n.
disaster	ety	C16 (originally in the sense: malevolent astral influence): from Italian disastro, from dis- (pejorative)+ astro star, from Latin astrum, from Greek astron 
disaster	1.
	syl	dis+as+ter
	pron	<di1za:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an occurrence that causes great distress or destruction.
disaster	2.
	syl	dis+as+ter
	pron	<di1za:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing, project, etc., that fails or has been ruined.
disastrous	sub
	head	disaster
	syl	dis+1as+trous
	pos	adj.
disavow	0.
	syl	dis+a:vow
	pron	<2dis*1vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny knowledge of, connection with, or responsibility for.
disavowal	sub
	head	disavow
	syl	dis+a:1vow+al
	pos	n.
disavowedly	sub
	head	disavow
	syl	dis+a:1vow+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disavower	sub
	head	disavow
	syl	dis+a:1vow+er
	pos	n.
disband	0.
	syl	dis+band
	pron	<dis1b@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cease to function or cause to stop functioning, as a unit, group, etc.
disbandment	sub
	head	disband
	syl	dis+1band+ment
	pos	n.
disbars	infl
	head	disbar
	syl	dis+bars
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disbarring	infl
	head	disbar
	syl	dis+bar+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disbarred	infl
	head	disbar
	syl	dis+barred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disbar	0.
	syl	dis+bar
	pron	<dis1ba:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to deprive of the status of barrister; expel from the Bar.
disbarment	sub
	head	disbar
	syl	dis+1bar+ment
	pos	n.
disbelief	0.
	syl	dis+be+lief
	pron	<2disbi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	refusal or reluctance to believe.
disbelieve	1.
	syl	dis+be+lieve
	pron	<2disbi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject as false or lying; refuse to accept as true or truthful.
disbelieve	2.
	syl	dis+be+lieve
	pron	<2disbi1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to have no faith (in).
	exam	1	disbelieve in God.
disbeliever	sub
	head	disbelieve
	syl	dis+be+1liev+er
	pos	n.
disbelievingly	sub
	head	disbelieve
	syl	dis+be+1liev+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disbranch	0.
	syl	dis+branch
	pron	<dis1bra:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or cut (a branch or branches) from (a tree).
disbuds	infl
	head	disbud
	syl	dis+buds
	pos	vb.
disbudding	infl
	head	disbud
	syl	dis+bud+ding
	pos	vb.
disbudded	infl
	head	disbud
	syl	dis+bud+ded.
	pos	vb.
disbud	0.
	syl	dis+bud
	pron	<dis1b^d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove superfluous buds, flowers, or shoots from (a plant, esp. a fruit tree).
disburden	1.
	syl	dis+bur+den
	pron	<dis1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (a load) from (a person or animal).
disburden	2.
	syl	dis+bur+den
	pron	<dis1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve (oneself, one's mind, etc.) of a distressing worry or oppressive thought.
disburdenment	sub
	head	disburden
	syl	dis+1bur+den+ment
	pos	n.
disburse	ety	C16: from Old French desborser, from des- #7dis -%1+ borser to obtain money, from borse bag, from Late Latin bursa 
disburse	0.
	syl	dis+burse
	pron	<dis1bR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay out.
disbursable	sub
	head	disburse
	syl	dis+1burs+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disburser	sub
	head	disburse
	syl	dis+1burs+er
	pos	n.
disc	1.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat circular plate.
disc	2.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling or appearing to resemble this.
	exam	1	the sun's disc.
disc	3.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for (gramophone) {record}.
disc	4.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any approximately circular flat structure in the body, esp. an intervertebral disc.
disc	5.a.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	the flat receptacle of composite flowers, such as the daisy.
disc	5.b.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a disc flower.
disc	6.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of the lip of an orchid.
disc	7.a.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {parking disc}. a marker or device for display in a parked vehicle showing the time of arrival or the latest permitted time of departure or both.
disc	7.b.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a disc zone;
	exam	2	disc parking.
disc	8.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a variant spelling of { {disk} (sense 2).}
disc	9.
	syl	disc
	pron	<disk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work (land) with a disc harrow.
disc	1.
	syl	disc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	discount.
disc	2.
	syl	disc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	discovered.
discalced	ety	C17: from Latin discalce*_atus, from #7dis -%1#7+ calce*_atus shod, from calce*_are to provide with shoes, from calceus shoe, from calx heel
discalced	0.
	syl	dis+calced
	pron	<dis1k@lst>
	pos	adj.
	def	barefooted: used to denote friars and nuns who wear sandals.
discant	0.
	syl	dis+cant
	pron	<1disk@nt>, <dis1k@nt>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of { {descant} (senses 1, 3, 4).}
discanter	sub
	head	discant
	syl	dis+1cant+er
	pos	n.
discard	1.
	syl	dis+card
	pron	<dis1ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of as useless or undesirable.
discard	2.
	syl	dis+card
	pron	<dis1ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to throw out (a card or cards) from one's hand.
discard	3.
	syl	dis+card
	pron	<dis1ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to play (a card not of the suit led nor a trump) when unable to follow suit.
discard	4.
	syl	dis+card
	pron	<1diska:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that has been cast aside.
discard	5.
	syl	dis+card
	pron	<1diska:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a discarded card.
discard	6.
	syl	dis+card
	pron	<1diska:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of discarding.
discarder	sub
	head	discard
	syl	dis+1card+er
	pos	n.
disc brake	0.
	syl	disc brake
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brake in which two calliper-operated pads rub against a flat disc attached to the wheel hub when the brake is applied.
discern	ety	C14: from Old French discerner, from Latin discernere to divide, from #7dis -%1 (apart)+ cernere to separate
discern	1.
	syl	dis+cern
	pron	<di1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recognize or perceive clearly.
discern	2.
	syl	dis+cern
	pron	<di1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to recognize or perceive (differences).
discerner	sub
	head	discern
	syl	dis+1cern+er
	pos	n.
discernable	alt
	head	discernible
	or	discernible
	syl	dis+cern+a:ble
	pron	<di1sR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
discernible	0.
	or	discernable
	syl	dis+cern+i:ble
	pron	<di1sR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be discerned; perceptible.
discernibleness	sub
	head	discernible
	or	discernableness
	syl	dis+1cern+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
discernableness	sub
	head	discernible
	or	discernibleness
	syl	dis+1cern+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
discernibly	sub
	head	discernible
	or	discernably
	syl	dis+1cern+i:bly
	pos	adv.
discernably	sub
	head	discernible
	or	discernibly
	syl	dis+1cern+a:bly
	pos	adv.
discerning	0.
	syl	dis+cern+ing
	pron	<di1sR:niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing good taste or judgment; discriminating.
discerningly	sub
	head	discerning
	syl	dis+1cern+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
discernment	0.
	syl	dis+cern+ment
	pron	<di1sR:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	keen perception or judgment.
disc floret	alt
	head	disc flower
	or	disc flower
	syl	disc flo+ret
	pos	n.
disc flower	0.
	or	disc floret
	syl	disc flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small tubular flowers at the centre of the flower head of certain composite plants, such as the daisy. Compare {ray flower}.
discharge	1.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release or allow to go.
	exam	1	the hospital discharged the patient.
discharge	2.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss from or relieve of duty, office, employment, etc.
discharge	3.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fire or be fired, as a gun.
discharge	4.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pour forth or cause to pour forth.
	exam	1	the boil dis?!charges pus.
discharge	5.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (the cargo) from (a boat, etc.); unload.
discharge	6.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform the duties of or meet the demands of (an office, obligation, etc.).
	exam	1	he discharged his responsibilities as mayor.
discharge	7.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve (oneself) of (a responsibility, debt, etc.).
discharge	8.a.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or remove electric charge.
discharge	8.b.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form an arc, spark, or corona in a gas.
discharge	8.c.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or supply electrical current from a cell or battery.
discharge	9.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to release (a prisoner from custody, etc.).
discharge	10.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove dye from (a fabric), as by bleaching.
discharge	11.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a dye or colour
	def	to blur or run.
discharge	12.a.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread (weight) evenly over a supporting member.
discharge	12.b.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<dis1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to relieve a member of (excess weight) by distribution of pressure.
discharge	13.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is discharged.
discharge	14.a.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	dismissal or release from an office, job, institution, etc.
discharge	14.b.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the document certifying such release.
discharge	15.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the fulfilment of an obligation or release from a responsibility or liability.
discharge	16.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of removing a load, as of cargo.
discharge	17.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a pouring forth of a fluid; emission.
discharge	18.a.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of firing a projectile.
discharge	18.b.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the volley, bullet, missile, etc., fired.
discharge	19.a.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a release, as of a person held under legal restraint.
discharge	19.b.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an annulment, as of a court order.
discharge	20.a.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of removing or losing charge or of equalizing a potential difference.
discharge	20.b.
	syl	dis+charge
	pron	<1disCa:J>, <dis1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a transient or continuous conduction of electric?!ity through a gas by the formation and movement of electrons and ions in an applied electric field.
dischargeable	sub
	head	discharge
	syl	dis+1charge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
discharger	sub
	head	discharge
	syl	dis+1charg+er
	pos	n.
disc harrow	0.
	syl	disc har+row
	pos	n.
	def	a harrow with sharp-edged slightly concave discs mounted on horizontal shafts and used to cut clods or debris on the surface of the soil or to cover seed after planting.
disciple	ety	Old English discipul, from Latin discipulus pupil, from discere to learn
disciple	1.
	syl	dis+ci+ple
	pron	<di1sIpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of the doctrines of a teacher or a school of thought.
disciple	2.
	syl	dis+ci+ple
	pron	<di1sIpL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the personal followers of Christ (including his 12 apostles) during his earthly life.
discipleship	sub
	head	disciple
	syl	dis+1ci+ple+2ship
	pos	n.
Disciples of Christ	0.
	syl	Dis+ci+ples of Christ
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Christian denomination founded in the U.S. in 1809 by Thomas and Alexander Campbell.
disciplinant	0.
	syl	dis+ci+pli+nant
	pron	<1disi2plin*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a person belonging to a former order of flagellants in Spain.
disciplinarian	1.
	syl	dis+ci+pli+nar+i:an
	pron	<2disipli1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who imposes or advocates discipline.
disciplinarian	2.
	syl	dis+ci+pli+nar+i:an
	pron	<2disipli1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {disciplinary}.
disciplinarian	alt
	head	disciplinary
	or	disciplinary
	syl	dis+ci+pli+nar+i:an
	pos	adj.
disciplinary	0.
	or	disciplinarian
	syl	dis+ci+pli+nar:y
	pron	<1disi2plin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, promoting, or used for discipline; corrective.
discipline	ety	C13: from Latin discipl*_ina teaching, from discipulus #7disciple 
discipline	1.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	training or conditions imposed for the improvement of physical powers, self-control, etc.
discipline	2.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	systematic training in obedience to regulations and author?!ity.
discipline	3.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of improved behaviour, etc., resulting from such training or conditions.
discipline	4.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	punishment or chastisement.
discipline	5.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of rules for behaviour, methods of practice, etc.
discipline	6.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of learning or instruction.
discipline	7.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	the laws governing members of a Church.
discipline	8.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	a scourge of knotted cords. {~}
discipline	9.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	to improve or attempt to improve the behaviour, orderliness, etc., of by training, conditions, or rules.
discipline	10.
	syl	dis+ci+pline
	pron	<1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	to punish or correct.
disciplinable	sub
	head	discipline
	syl	dis+ci+2plin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disciplinal	sub
	head	discipline
	syl	dis+ci+pli+nal
	pron	<2disi?!1plInL>, <1disiplinL>
	pos	adj.
discipliner	sub
	head	discipline
	syl	dis+ci+2plin+er
	pos	n.
disc jockey	0.
	syl	disc jock+ey
	pos	n.
	def	a person who announces and plays recorded music, esp. pop music, on a radio programme, etc.
disclaim	1.
	syl	dis+claim
	pron	<dis1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny or renounce (any claim, connection, etc.).
disclaim	2.
	syl	dis+claim
	pron	<dis1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny the validity or authority of.
disclaim	3.
	syl	dis+claim
	pron	<dis1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to renounce, or repudiate (a legal claim or right).
disclamation	sub
	head	disclaim
	syl	dis+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2diskl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
disclaimer	0.
	syl	dis+claim+er
	pron	<dis1klAm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a repudiation or denial.
disclimax	0.
	syl	dis+cli+max
	pron	<dis1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a climax community resulting from the activities of man or domestic animals in climatic and other conditions that would otherwise support a different type of community.
disclose	1.
	syl	dis+close
	pron	<dis1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (information) known.
disclose	2.
	syl	dis+close
	pron	<dis1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to be seen; lay bare.
discloser	sub
	head	disclose
	syl	dis+1clos+er
	pos	n.
disclosure	1.
	syl	dis+clo+sure
	pron	<dis1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is disclosed.
disclosure	2.
	syl	dis+clo+sure
	pron	<dis1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disclosing; revelation.
discos	infl
	head	disco
	syl	dis+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disco	0.
	syl	dis+co
	pron	<1disk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {discotheque}.
discobolus	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek diskobolos, from diskos #7discus+ -bolos, from ballein to throw
discobolos	alt
	head	discobolus
	or	discobolus
	syl	dis+cob:o+los
	pron	<dis1kob*l*s>
	pos	n.
discoboli	infl
	head	discobolus
	syl	dis+cob:o+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discobolus	1.
	or	discobolos
	syl	dis+cob:o+lus
	pron	<dis1kob*l*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Greece
	def	a discus thrower.
discobolus	2.
	or	discobolos
	syl	dis+cob:o+lus
	pron	<dis1kob*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a statue of a discus thrower.
discography	1.
	syl	dis+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<dis1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a classified reference list of gramophone records.
discography	2.
	syl	dis+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<dis1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of gramophone records.
discographer	sub
	head	discography
	syl	dis+1cog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
discoid	1.
	syl	dis+coid
	pron	<1diskcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	like a disc.
discoid	2.
	syl	dis+coid
	pron	<1diskcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a composite flower such as the tansy
	def	consisting of disc flowers only.
discoid	3.
	syl	dis+coid
	pron	<1diskcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a disclike object.
discolor	alt
	head	discolour
	or	discolour
	syl	dis+col+or
	pron	<dis1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
discolour	0.
	or	discolor
	syl	dis+col+our
	pron	<dis1k^l*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change in colour; fade or stain. &- {dis+@!col+or@.#!a+tion, dis+#!col+our+ment}, {dis+#!col+or+ment}
discombobulate	ety	C20: probably a whimsical alteration of #7discompose or #7discomfit 
discombobulate	0.
	syl	dis+com+bob:u+late
	pron	<2disk*m1bobju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to throw into confusion.
discomfit	ety	C14: from Old French desconfire to destroy, from des- (indicating reversal)+ confire to make, from Latin conficere to produce; see #7confect 
discomfit	1.
	syl	dis+com+fit
	pron	<dis1k^mfit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make uneasy, confused, or embarrassed.
discomfit	2.
	syl	dis+com+fit
	pron	<dis1k^mfit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to frustrate the plans or purpose of.
discomfit	3.
	syl	dis+com+fit
	pron	<dis1k^mfit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to defeat in battle.
discomfiter	sub
	head	discomfit
	syl	dis+1com+fit+er
	pos	n.
discomfort	1.
	syl	dis+com+fort
	pron	<dis1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an inconvenience, distress, or mild pain.
discomfort	2.
	syl	dis+com+fort
	pron	<dis1k^mf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	something that disturbs or deprives of ease.
discomfort	3.
	syl	dis+com+fort
	pron	<dis1k^mf*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make uncomfortable or uneasy.
discomfortable	0.
	syl	dis+com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<dis1k^mf*t*bL>, <-1k^mft*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	tending to deprive of mental or physical ease or comfort.
discommend	1.
	syl	dis+com+mend
	pron	<2disk*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to express disapproval of.
discommend	2.
	syl	dis+com+mend
	pron	<2disk*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to bring into disfavour.
discommendable	sub
	head	discommend
	syl	dis+com+1mend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
discommendation	sub
	head	discommend
	syl	dis+2com+men+1da+tion
	pos	n.
discommode	0.
	syl	dis+com+mode
	pron	<2disk*1m*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause inconvenience or annoyance to; disturb.
discommodious	sub
	head	discommode
	syl	dis+com+1mo+di+ous
	pos	adj.
discommodiously	sub
	head	discommode
	syl	dis+com+1mo+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
discommodities	infl
	head	discommodity
	syl	dis+com+mod+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discommodity	1.
	syl	dis+com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<2disk*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a commodity without utility.
discommodity	2.
	syl	dis+com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<2disk*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the state or a source of inconvenience.
discommon	0.
	syl	dis+com+mon
	pron	<dis1kom*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to deprive (land) of the character and status of common, as by enclosure.
discompose	1.
	syl	dis+com+pose
	pron	<2disk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the composure of; disconcert.
discompose	2.
	syl	dis+com+pose
	pron	<2disk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to disarrange.
discomposedly	sub
	head	discompose
	syl	dis+com+1pos+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
discomposingly	sub
	head	discompose
	syl	dis+com+1pos+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disconcert	1.
	syl	dis+con+cert
	pron	<2disk*n1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the composure of.
disconcert	2.
	syl	dis+con+cert
	pron	<2disk*n1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to frustrate or upset.
disconcertingly	sub
	head	disconcert
	syl	dis+con+1cert+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disconcertion	sub
	head	disconcert
	or	disconcertment
	syl	dis+con+1cer+tion
	pos	n.
disconcertment	sub
	head	disconcert
	or	disconcertion
	syl	dis+con+1cert+ment
	pos	n.
disconcerted	0.
	syl	dis+con+cert+ed
	pron	<2disk*n1sR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	perturbed, embarrassed, or confused.
disconcertedly	sub
	head	disconcerted
	syl	dis+con+1cert+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disconcertedness	sub
	head	disconcerted
	syl	dis+con+1cert+ed+ness
	pos	n.
disconformities	infl
	head	disconformity
	syl	dis+con+form+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disconformity	1.
	syl	dis+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2disk*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of conformity; discrepancy.
disconformity	2.
	syl	dis+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2disk*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	the junction between two parallel series of stratified rocks, representing a considerable period of erosion of the much older underlying rocks before the more recent ones were deposited.
disconnect	0.
	syl	dis+con+nect
	pron	<2disk*1nekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undo or break the connection of or between (something, such as a plug and a socket).
disconnecter	sub
	head	disconnect
	syl	dis+con+1nect+er
	pos	n.
disconnection	sub
	head	disconnect
	or	disconnexion
	syl	dis+con+1nec+tion
	pos	n.
disconnexion	sub
	head	disconnect
	or	disconnection
	syl	dis+con+1nex+ion
	pos	n.
disconnective	sub
	head	disconnect
	syl	dis+con+1nec+tive
	pos	adj.
disconnected	1.
	syl	dis+con+nect+ed
	pron	<2disk*1nektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not rationally connected; confused or incoherent.
disconnected	2.
	syl	dis+con+nect+ed
	pron	<2disk*1nektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not connected or joined.
disconnectedly	sub
	head	disconnected
	syl	dis+con+1nect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disconnectedness	sub
	head	disconnected
	syl	dis+con+1nect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
disconsider	0.
	syl	dis+con+sid+er
	pron	<2disk*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to discredit.
disconsideration	sub
	head	disconsider
	syl	dis+con+2sid+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
disconsolate	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin discons*_ol*_atus, from #7dis -%1#7+ cons*_ol*_atus comforted; see #7console %1
disconsolate	1.
	syl	dis+con+so+late
	pron	<dis1kons*lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	sad beyond comfort; dejected.
disconsolately	sub
	head	disconsolate
	syl	dis+1con+so+late+ly
	pos	adv.
disconsolation	sub
	head	disconsolate
	or	disconsolateness
	syl	dis+2con+so+1la+tion
	pos	n.
disconsolateness	sub
	head	disconsolate
	or	disconsolation
	syl	dis+1con+so+late+ness
	pos	n.
discontent	1.
	syl	dis+con+tent
	pron	<2disk*n1tent>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {discontentment}. lack of contentment, as with one's condition or lot in life.
discontent	2.
	syl	dis+con+tent
	pron	<2disk*n1tent>
	pos	n.
	def	a discontented person.
discontent	3.
	syl	dis+con+tent
	pron	<2disk*n1tent>
	pos	adj.
	def	dissatisfied.
discontent	4.
	syl	dis+con+tent
	pron	<2disk*n1tent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dissatisfied. &- {@!dis+con+#!tent+ed} &- {@!dis+con+#!tent+ed+ly} &- {@!dis+con+#!tent+ed+ness}
discontinues	infl
	head	discontinue
	syl	dis+con+tin:ues
	pos	vb.
discontinuing	infl
	head	discontinue
	syl	dis+con+tin:u+ing
	pos	vb.
discontinued	infl
	head	discontinue
	syl	dis+con+tin:ued.
	pos	vb.
discontinue	1.
	syl	dis+con+tin:ue
	pron	<2disk*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring to an end; interrupt or be interrupted; stop.
discontinue	2.
	syl	dis+con+tin:ue
	pron	<2disk*n1tinju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to terminate or abandon (an action, suit, etc.). &- {@!dis+con+#!tin@.u+ance} &- {@!dis+con+@!tin@.u@.#!a+tion} &- {@!dis+con+#!tin@.u+er}
discontinuities	infl
	head	discontinuity
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discontinuity	1.
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<dis2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of rational connection or cohesion.
discontinuity	2.
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<dis2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a break or interruption.
discontinuity	3.a.
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<dis2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of being discontinuous.
discontinuity	3.b.
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<dis2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the point or the value of the variable at which a curve or function becomes discontinuous.
discontinuity	4.a.
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<dis2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a zone within the earth where a sudden change in physical properties, such as the velocity of earthquake waves, occurs. Such a zone marks the boundary between the different layers of the earth, as between the core and mantle. See also {Mohorovi*vci*'c discontinuity}.
discontinuity	4.b.
	syl	dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<dis2konti1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface separating rocks that are not continuous with each other.
discontinuous	1.
	syl	dis+con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<2disk*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by interruptions or breaks; intermittent.
discontinuous	2.
	syl	dis+con+tin:u+ous
	pron	<2disk*n1tinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function or curve
	def	changing suddenly in value for one or more values of the variable or at one or more points. Compare { {continuous} (sense 3).}
discontinuously	sub
	head	discontinuous
	syl	dis+con+1tin:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
discontinuousness	sub
	head	discontinuous
	syl	dis+con+1tin:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
discophil	alt
	head	discophile
	or	discophile
	syl	dis+co+phil
	pron	<1disk*fil>
	pos	n.
discophile	0.
	or	discophil
	syl	dis+co+phile
	pron	<1disk*2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a collector or connoisseur of gramophone records.
discord	ety	C13: from Old French descort, from descorder to disagree, from Latin discord*_are, from discors at variance, from #7dis -%1#7+ cor heart
discord	0.
	syl	dis+cord
	usage	n.@T
	def	(#!d$Isk@$$:d). {$D.@T} lack@T of @T agreement@T of@T harmony; strife.
discord	1.
	syl	dis+cord
	usage	n.@T
	def	harsh confused mingling of sounds.
discord	2.
	syl	dis+cord
	usage	n.@T
	def	a combination of musical notes, esp. one containing one or more dissonant intervals. See { {dissonance} (sense 3)}; { {concord} (sense 4).}
discord	3.
	syl	dis+cord
	pron	<dis1kc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	n.@T
	def	to disagree; clash.
discordancy	alt
	head	discordance
	or	discordance
	syl	dis+cord+an+cy
	pos	n.
discordance	1.
	or	discordancy
	syl	dis+cord+ance
	pron	<dis1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	an arrangement of rock strata in which the older underlying ones dip at a different angle from the younger overlying ones; unconformity.
discordance	2.
	or	discordancy
	syl	dis+cord+ance
	pron	<dis1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of agreement or consonance.
discordance	3.
	or	discordancy
	syl	dis+cord+ance
	pron	<dis1kc:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {discord}.
discordant	1.
	syl	dis+cord+ant
	pron	<dis1kc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	at variance; disagreeing.
discordant	2.
	syl	dis+cord+ant
	pron	<dis1kc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh in sound; inharmonious.
discordantly	sub
	head	discordant
	syl	dis+1cor+dant+ly
	pos	adv.
discotheque	ety	C20: from French discoth*`eque, from Greek diskos disc+-#7o -#7+ Greek th*_ek*_e case
discotheque	1.
	syl	dis+co+theque
	pron	<1disk*2tek>
	pos	n.
	def	a club or other public place for dancing to recorded pop music.
discotheque	2.
	syl	dis+co+theque
	pron	<1disk*2tek>
	pos	n.
	def	mobile equipment for providing amplified pop music for dancing.
discotheque	xref
	syl	dis+co+theque
	pron	<1disk*2tek>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {disco}.
discount	1.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to leave out of account as being unreliable, prejudiced, or irrelevant.
discount	2.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to anticipate and make allowance for, often so as to diminish the effect of.
discount	3.a.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deduct (a specified amount or percentage) from the usual price, cost, etc.
discount	3.b.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reduce (the regular price, cost, etc.) by a stated percentage or amount.
discount	4.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to sell or offer for sale at a reduced price.
discount	5.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to buy or sell (a bill of exchange, etc.) before maturity, with a deduction for interest determined by the time to maturity and also by risk.
discount	6.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<dis1kaunt>, <1diskaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to loan money on (a negotiable instrument that is not immediately payable) with a deduction for interest determined by risk and time to maturity.
discount	7.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	short for {cash discount} or {trade discount}.
discount	8.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {discount rate}.
discount	8.a.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the amount of interest deducted in the purchase or sale of or the loan of money on unmatured nego?!tiable instruments.
discount	8.b.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the rate of interest deducted.
discount	9.a.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in the issue of shares
	def	a percentage deducted from the par value to give a reduced amount payable by subscribers.
discount	9.b.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the amount by which the par value of something, esp. shares, exceeds its market value. Compare { {premium} (sense 3).}
discount	10.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of discounting a negotiable instrument.
discount	11.a.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	below the regular price.
discount	11.b.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of share values
	def	below par.
discount	11.c.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	in low regard.
discount	12.
	syl	dis+count
	pron	<1diskaunt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	modifier
	def	offering or selling at reduced prices.
	exam	1	a discount shop.
discountable	sub
	head	discount
	syl	dis+1count+a:ble
	pos	adj.
discounter	sub
	head	discount
	syl	dis+count+er
	pos	n.
discountenance	1.
	syl	dis+coun+te:nance
	pron	<dis1kauntin*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ashamed or confused.
discountenance	2.
	syl	dis+coun+te:nance
	pron	<dis1kauntin*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disapprove of.
discountenance	3.
	syl	dis+coun+te:nance
	pron	<dis1kauntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	disapproval.
discount house	1.
	syl	dis+count house
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a financial organization engaged in discounting bills of exchange, etc. on a large scale primarily by borrowing call money from commercial banks.
discount house	2.
	syl	dis+count house
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a shop offering for sale most of its merchandise at prices below the recommended prices.
discourage	1.
	syl	dis+cour+age
	pron	<dis1k^riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of the will to persist in something.
discourage	2.
	syl	dis+cour+age
	pron	<dis1k^riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inhibit; prevent.
	exam	1	this solution discourages rust.
discourage	3.
	syl	dis+cour+age
	pron	<dis1k^riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppose by expressing disapproval.
discouragement	sub
	head	discourage
	syl	dis+1cour+age+ment
	pos	n.
discourager	sub
	head	discourage
	syl	dis+1cour+ag+er
	pos	n.
discouragingly	sub
	head	discourage
	syl	dis+1cour+ag+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
discourse	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin discursus argument, from Latin: a running to and fro, from discurrere to run different ways, from #7dis -%1#7+ currere to run
discourse	1.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<1diskc:s> <dis1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	verbal communication; talk; conversation.
discourse	2.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<1diskc:s> <dis1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing, such as a sermon or dissertation.
discourse	3.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<1diskc:s> <dis1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of text used by linguists for the analysis of linguistic phenomena that range over more than one sentence.
discourse	4.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<1diskc:s> <dis1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the ability to reason or the reasoning process.
discourse	5.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<dis1kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to speak or write (about) formally and extensively.
discourse	6.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<dis1kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold a discussion.
discourse	7.
	syl	dis+course
	pron	<dis1kc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to give forth (music).
discourser	sub
	head	discourse
	syl	dis+1cours+er
	pos	n.
discourteous	0.
	syl	dis+cour+te:ous
	pron	<dis1kR:ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing bad manners; impolite; rude.
discourteously	sub
	head	discourteous
	syl	dis+1cour+te:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
discourteousness	sub
	head	discourteous
	syl	dis+1cour+te:ous+ness
	pos	n.
discourtesies	infl
	head	discourtesy
	syl	dis+cour+te:sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discourtesy	1.
	syl	dis+cour+te:sy
	pron	<dis1kR:tisi>
	pos	n.
	def	bad manners; rudeness.
discourtesy	2.
	syl	dis+cour+te:sy
	pron	<dis1kR:tisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a rude remark or act.
discover	1.
	syl	dis+cov+er
	pron	<di1sk^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be the first to find or find out about.
	exam	1	Cook discovered New Zealand.
discover	2.
	syl	dis+cov+er
	pron	<di1sk^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to learn about or encounter for the first time; realize.
	exam	1	she discovered the pleasures of wine.
discover	3.
	syl	dis+cov+er
	pron	<di1sk^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to find after study or search.
	exam	1	I discovered a leak in the tank.
discover	4.
	syl	dis+cov+er
	pron	<di1sk^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to reveal or make known.
discoverable	sub
	head	discover
	syl	dis+1cov+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
discoverer	sub
	head	discover
	syl	dis+1cov+er+er
	pos	n.
discovert	ety	C14: from Old French descovert, past participle of descouvrir to #7discover 
discovert	0.
	syl	dis+cov+ert
	pron	<dis1k^v*t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a woman
	def	not under the protection of a husband; being a widow, spinster, or divorcee.
discoverture	sub
	head	discovert
	syl	dis+1cov+er+ture
	pos	n.
discoveries	infl
	head	discovery
	syl	dis+cov+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discovery	1.
	syl	dis+cov+er:y
	pron	<di1sk^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or an instance of discovering.
discovery	2.
	syl	dis+cov+er:y
	pron	<di1sk^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, place, or thing that has been discovered.
discovery	3.
	syl	dis+cov+er:y
	pron	<di1sk^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the compulsory disclosure by a party to an action of relevant documents in his possession.
Discovery Bay	0.
	syl	Dis+cov+er:y Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Indian Ocean in SE Australia.
discredit	1.
	syl	dis+cred+it
	pron	<dis1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage the reputation of.
discredit	2.
	syl	dis+cred+it
	pron	<dis1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be disbelieved or distrusted.
discredit	3.
	syl	dis+cred+it
	pron	<dis1kredit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject as untrue or of questionable accuracy.
discredit	4.
	syl	dis+cred+it
	pron	<dis1kredit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person, thing, or state of affairs that causes disgrace.
discredit	5.
	syl	dis+cred+it
	pron	<dis1kredit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	damage to a reputation.
discredit	6.
	syl	dis+cred+it
	pron	<dis1kredit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	lack of belief or confidence.
discreditable	0.
	syl	dis+cred+it+a:ble
	pron	<dis1kredit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to bring discredit; shameful or unworthy.
discreditably	sub
	head	discreditable
	syl	dis+1cred+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
discreet	ety	C14: from Old French discret, from Medieval Latin discr*_etus, from Latin discernere to #7discern 
discreet	0.
	syl	dis+creet
	pron	<di1skrEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	careful to avoid social embarrassment or distress, esp. by keeping confidences secret; tactful.
discreetly	sub
	head	discreet
	syl	dis+1creet+ly
	pos	adv.
discreetness	sub
	head	discreet
	syl	dis+1creet+ness
	pos	n.
cies	infl
	head	discrepancy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discrepancy	0.
	syl	dis+crep+an+cy
	pron	<di1skrep*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a conflict or variation, as between facts, figures, or claims.
discrepant	ety	C15: from Latin discrep*_ans, from discrep*_are to differ in sound, from #7dis -%1#7+ crep*_are to be noisy
discrepant	0.
	syl	dis+crep+ant
	pron	<di1skrep*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inconsistent; conflicting; at variance.
discrepantly	sub
	head	discrepant
	syl	dis+1crep+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
discrete	ety	C14: from Latin discr*_etus separated, set apart; see #7discreet 
discrete	1.
	syl	dis+crete
	pron	<dis1krEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	separate or distinct in form or concept.
discrete	2.
	syl	dis+crete
	pron	<dis1krEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of distinct or separate parts.
discrete	3.a.
	syl	dis+crete
	pron	<dis1krEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a variable
	def	having consecutive values that are not infinitesimally close, so that its analysis requires summation rather than integration.
discrete	3.b.
	syl	dis+crete
	pron	<dis1krEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a distribution
	def	relating to a discrete variable. Compare { {continuous} (sense 4).}
discretely	sub
	head	discrete
	syl	dis+1crete+ly
	pos	adv.
discreteness	sub
	head	discrete
	syl	dis+1crete+ness
	pos	n.
discretion	1.
	syl	dis+cre+tion
	pron	<di1skreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid social embarrassment or distress.
discretion	2.
	syl	dis+cre+tion
	pron	<di1skreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom or authority to make judgments and to act as one sees fit (esp. in the phrases {at one's own discretion, at the discretion of}) .
age	3.
	head	discretion
	or	years of discretion
	syl	age
	def	the age at which a person is able to manage his own affairs.
discretional	alt
	head	discretionary
	or	discretionary
	syl	dis+cre+tion+al
	pos	adj.
discretionary	0.
	or	discretional
	syl	dis+cre+tion+ar:y
	pron	<di1skreS*n*ri>, <-*nri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or using the ability to decide at one's own discretion.
	exam	1	discretionary powers.
discretionarily	sub
	head	discretionary
	or	discretionally
	syl	dis+1cre+tion+2ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
discretionally	sub
	head	discretionary
	or	discretionarily
	syl	dis+1cre+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
discriminant	0.
	syl	dis+cri+mi+nant
	pron	<di1skrimin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an algebraic expression related to the coefficients of a polynomial equation whose value gives information about the roots of the polynomial.
	exam	1	b%2 - 4ac is the discriminant of ax%2+bx+c=0.
discriminate	ety	C17: from Latin dis?!cr*_imin*_are to divide, from discr*_imen a separation, from discernere to #7discern 
discriminate	1.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to single out a particular person, group, etc., for special favour or disfavour, often because of a characteristic such as race, colour, sex, intelligence, etc.
discriminate	2.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by between or among
	def	to recognize or understand the difference (between); distinguish.
	exam	1	to discriminate right and wrong;
	exam	2	to discriminate between right and wrong.
discriminate	3.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to constitute or mark a difference.
discriminate	4.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be discerning in matters of taste.
discriminate	5.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<di1skriminit>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or marked by discrimination.
discriminately	sub
	head	discriminate
	syl	dis+1crim:i+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
discriminator	sub
	head	discriminate
	syl	dis+1crim:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
discriminating	1.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nat+ing
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to see fine distinctions and differences.
discriminating	2.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nat+ing
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	discerning in matters of taste.
discriminating	3.
	syl	dis+crim:i+nat+ing
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tariff, import duty, etc.
	def	levied at differential rates in order to favour or discourage imports or exports.
discriminatingly	sub
	head	discriminating
	syl	dis+1crim:i+2nat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
discrimination	1.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2skrimi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	unfair treatment of a person, racial group, minority, etc.; action based on preju?!dice.
discrimination	2.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2skrimi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	subtle appreciation in matters of taste.
discrimination	3.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2skrimi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to see fine distinctions and differences.
discrimination	4.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tion
	pron	<di2skrimi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the selection of a signal having a particular frequency, amplitude, phase, etc., caused by the elimination of other signals by means of a discriminator.
discriminational	sub
	head	discrimination
	syl	dis+2crim:i+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
discrimination learning	0.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tion learn+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a learning process in which an organism learns to react differently to different stimuli. Compare { {generalization} (sense 3).}
discriminator	1.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tor
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic circuit that converts a frequency or phase modulation into an amplitude modulation for subsequent demodulation.
discriminator	2.
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tor
	pron	<di1skrimi2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic circuit that has an output voltage only when the amplitude of the input pulses exceeds a predetermined value.
discriminative	alt
	head	discriminatory
	or	discriminatory
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+tive
	pron	<di1skrimin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
discriminatory	1.
	or	discriminative
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+to:ry
	pron	<di1skrimin*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or showing prejudice; biased.
discriminatory	2.
	or	discriminative
	syl	dis+crim:i+na+to:ry
	pron	<di1skrimin*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of making fine distinctions.
discriminatorily	sub
	head	discriminatory
	or	discriminatively
	syl	dis+1crim:i+na+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
discriminatively	sub
	head	discriminatory
	or	discriminatorily
	syl	dis+1crim:i+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
discursive	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin discurs*_ivus, from Late Latin dis?!cursus #7discourse 
discursive	1.
	syl	dis+cur+sive
	pron	<di1skR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	rambling; digressive.
discursive	2.
	syl	dis+cur+sive
	pron	<di1skR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to knowledge obtained by reason and argument rather than intuition. Compare {dianoetic, intuitive}.
discursively	sub
	head	discursive
	syl	dis+1cur+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
discursiveness	sub
	head	discursive
	syl	dis+1cur+sive+ness
	pos	n.
discus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek diskos from dikein to throw
discuses	infl
	head	discus
	or	disci
	syl	dis+cus:es
	pron	<1disI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disci	infl
	head	discus
	or	discuses
	syl	dis+ci
	pron	<1disI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
discus	1.
	syl	dis+cus
	pron	<1disk*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	a circular stone or plate used in throwing competitions by the ancient Greeks.
discus	2.a.
	syl	dis+cus
	pron	<1disk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar disc-shaped object with a heavy middle thrown by athletes.
discus	2.b.
	syl	dis+cus
	pron	<1disk*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a discus thrower.
discus	3.
	syl	dis+cus
	pron	<1disk*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the event or sport of throwing the discus.
discus	4.
	syl	dis+cus
	pron	<1disk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a South American cichlid fish, that has a compressed coloured body and is a popular aquarium fish.
discuss	ety	C14: from Late Latin discussus examined, from discutere to investigate, from Latin: to dash to pieces, from #7dis -%1#7+ quatere to shake, strike
discuss	1.
	syl	dis+cuss
	pron	<di1sk^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a conversation about; consider by talking over; debate.
discuss	2.
	syl	dis+cuss
	pron	<di1sk^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a subject) in speech or writing.
	exam	1	the first three volumes discuss basic principles.
discuss	3.
	syl	dis+cuss
	pron	<di1sk^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Facetious, rare.
	def	to eat or drink with enthusiasm.
discussant	sub
	head	discuss
	or	discusser
	syl	dis+1cus+sant
	pos	n.
discusser	sub
	head	discuss
	or	discussant
	syl	dis+1cuss+er
	pos	n.
discussible	sub
	head	discuss
	or	discussable
	syl	dis+1cuss+i:ble
	pos	adj.
discussable	sub
	head	discuss
	or	discussible
	syl	dis+1cuss+a:ble
	pos	adj.
discussion	0.
	syl	dis+cus+sion
	pron	<di1sk^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the examination or consideration of a matter in speech or writing.
discussional	sub
	head	discussion
	syl	dis+1cus+sion+al
	pos	adj.
disc wheel	0.
	syl	disc wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a road wheel of a motor vehicle that has a round pressed disc in place of spokes. Compare {wire wheel}.
disdain	ety	C13 dedeyne, from Old French desdeign, from desdeigner to reject as unworthy, from Latin d*_edign*_ar*_i; see #7dis -%1#7, deign 
disdain	1.
	syl	dis+dain
	pron	<dis1dAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling or show of superiority and dislike; contempt; scorn.
disdain	2.
	syl	dis+dain
	pron	<dis1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to refuse or reject with disdain.
disdainful	0.
	syl	dis+dain+ful
	pron	<dis1dAnful>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or feeling disdain.
disdainfully	sub
	head	disdainful
	syl	dis+1dain+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
disdainfulness	sub
	head	disdainful
	syl	dis+1dain+ful+ness
	pos	n.
disease	ety	C14: from Old French desaise; see #7dis -%1#7, ease 
disease	1.
	syl	dis+ease
	pron	<di1zEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any impairment of normal physiological function affecting all or part of an organism, esp. a specific pathological change caused by infection, stress, etc., producing characteristic symptoms; illness or sickness in general.
disease	2.
	syl	dis+ease
	pron	<di1zEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding condition in plants.
disease	3.
	syl	dis+ease
	pron	<di1zEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any situation or condition likened to this.
	exam	1	the disease of materialism.
diseased	0.
	syl	dis+eased
	pron	<di1zEzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or affected with disease.
disembark	0.
	syl	dis+em+bark
	pron	<2disim1ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to land or cause to land from a ship, aircraft, etc..
	exam	1	several passengers disembarked;
	exam	2	we will disembark the passengers.
disembarkation	sub
	head	disembark
	or	disembarkment
	syl	dis+em+bar+ka+tion
	pron	<dis2emba:?!1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
disembarkment	sub
	head	disembark
	or	disembarkation
	syl	dis+em+1bark+ment
	pos	n.
disembarrass	1.
	syl	dis+em+bar+rass
	pron	<2disim1b@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from embarrassment, entanglement, etc.
disembarrass	2.
	syl	dis+em+bar+rass
	pron	<2disim1b@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve or rid of something burdensome.
disembarrassment	sub
	head	disembarrass
	syl	dis+em+1bar+rass+ment
	pos	n.
disembodied	1.
	syl	dis+em+bod+ied
	pron	<2disim1bodid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a body or freed from the body; incorporeal.
disembodied	2.
	syl	dis+em+bod+ied
	pron	<2disim1bodid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in substance, solidity, or any firm relation to reality.
disembodies	infl
	head	disembody
	syl	dis+em+bod:ies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disembodying	infl
	head	disembody
	syl	dis+em+bod:y+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disembodied	infl
	head	disembody
	syl	dis+em+bod+ied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disembody	0.
	syl	dis+em+bod:y
	pron	<2disim1bodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from the body or from physical form.
disembodiment	sub
	head	disembody
	syl	dis+em+1bod:i+ment
	pos	n.
disembogue	ety	C16: from Spanish desembocar, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ embocar put into the mouth, from em- in+ boca mouth, from Latin bucca cheek
disembogues	infl
	head	disembogue
	syl	dis+em+bogues
	pos	vb.
disemboguing	infl
	head	disembogue
	syl	dis+em+bogu+ing
	pos	vb.
disembogued	infl
	head	disembogue
	syl	dis+em+bogued.
	pos	vb.
disembogue	1.
	syl	dis+em+bogue
	pron	<2disim1b*ug>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a river, stream, etc.
	def	to discharge (water) at the mouth.
disembogue	2.
	syl	dis+em+bogue
	pron	<2disim1b*ug>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow out.
disemboguement	sub
	head	disembogue
	syl	dis+em+1bogue+ment
	pos	n.
disembowels	infl
	head	disembowel
	or	disembowels
	syl	dis+em+bow+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
disembowelling	infl
	head	disembowel
	or	disemboweling
	syl	dis+em+bow+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disembowelled	infl
	head	disembowel
	or	disemboweled
	syl	dis+em+bow+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disemboweling	infl
	head	disembowel
	or	disembowelling
	syl	dis+em+bow+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
disemboweled	infl
	head	disembowel
	or	disembowelled
	syl	dis+em+bow+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
disembowel	0.
	syl	dis+em+bow+el
	pron	<2disim1bau*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the entrails of. &- {@!dis+em+#!bow+el+ment}
disembroil	0.
	syl	dis+em+broil
	pron	<2disim1brcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from entanglement or a confused situation.
disenable	0.
	syl	dis+en+a:ble
	pron	<2disi1nAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become incapable; prevent.
disenablement	sub
	head	disenable
	syl	dis+en+1a:ble+ment
	pos	n.
disenchant	0.
	syl	dis+en+chant
	pron	<2disin1Ca:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from or as if from an enchantment; disillusion.
disenchanter	sub
	head	disenchant
	syl	dis+en+1chant+er
	pos	n.
disenchantingly	sub
	head	disenchant
	syl	dis+en+1chant+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disenchantment	sub
	head	disenchant
	syl	dis+en+1chant+ment
	pos	n.
disencumber	0.
	syl	dis+en+cum+ber
	pron	<2disin1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from encumbrances.
disencumberment	sub
	head	disencumber
	syl	dis+en+1cum+ber+ment
	pos	n.
disendow	0.
	syl	dis+en+dow
	pron	<2disin1dau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away an endowment from.
disendower	sub
	head	disendow
	syl	dis+en+1dow+er
	pos	n.
disendowment	sub
	head	disendow
	syl	dis+en+1dow+ment
	pos	n.
disenfranchise	0.
	syl	dis+en+fran+chise
	pron	<2disin1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {disfranchise}.
disenfranchisement	sub
	head	disenfranchise
	syl	dis+en+fran+chise+ment
	pron	<2disin1fr@nCiz?!m*nt>
	pos	n.
disengage	1.
	syl	dis+en+gage
	pron	<2disin1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release or become released from a connection, obligation, etc..
	exam	1	press the clutch to disengage the gears.
disengage	2.
	syl	dis+en+gage
	pron	<2disin1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to withdraw (forces) from close action.
disengage	3.
	syl	dis+en+gage
	pron	<2disin1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	to move (one's blade) from one side of an opponent's blade to another in a circular motion to bring the blade into an open line of attack.
disengagement	1.
	syl	dis+en+gage+ment
	pron	<2disin1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of disengaging or state of being disengaged.
disengagement	2.
	syl	dis+en+gage+ment
	pron	<2disin1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	leisure; ease. &- {@!dis+en+#!gaged}
disentail	1.
	syl	dis+en+tail
	pron	<2disin1tAl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to free (an estate) from entail.
disentail	2.
	syl	dis+en+tail
	pron	<2disin1tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the act of disentailing; disentailment.
disentailment	sub
	head	disentail
	syl	dis+en+1tail+ment
	pos	n.
disentangle	1.
	syl	dis+en+tan+gle
	pron	<2disin1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release or become free from entanglement or confusion.
disentangle	2.
	syl	dis+en+tan+gle
	pron	<2disin1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unravel or work out.
disentanglement	sub
	head	disentangle
	syl	dis+en+1tan+gle+ment
	pos	n.
disenthrall	alt
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthral
	syl	dis+en+thrall
	pron	<2disin1Trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthrals	infl
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthralls
	syl	dis+en+thrals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthralling	infl
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthralling
	syl	dis+en+thral+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthralled	infl
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthralled
	syl	dis+en+thralled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthralls	infl
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthrals
	syl	dis+en+thralls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthralling	infl
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthralling
	syl	dis+en+thrall+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthralled	infl
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthralled
	syl	dis+en+thralled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disenthral	0.
	or	disenthrall
	syl	dis+en+thral
	pron	<2disin1Trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set free.
disenthralment	sub
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthrallment
	syl	dis+en+1thral+ment
	pos	n.
disenthrallment	sub
	head	disenthral
	or	disenthralment
	syl	dis+en+1thrall+ment
	pos	n.
disentitle	0.
	syl	dis+en+ti+tle
	pron	<2disin1tItL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of a title, right, or claim.
disentomb	0.
	syl	dis+en+tomb
	pron	<2disin1tu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disinter; unearth.
disentwine	0.
	syl	dis+en+twine
	pron	<2disin1twIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become untwined; unwind.
disepalous	0.
	syl	di+sep:a+lous
	pron	<dI1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers or plants
	def	having two sepals.
disequilibrium	0.
	syl	dis+e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2disEkwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a loss or absence of equilibrium, esp. in an economy.
disestablish	0.
	syl	dis+es+tab+lish
	pron	<2disi1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a church, custom, institution, etc.) of established status.
disestablishment	sub
	head	disestablish
	syl	dis+es+1tab+lish+ment
	pos	n.
disesteem	1.
	syl	dis+es+teem
	pron	<2disi1stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think little of.
disesteem	2.
	syl	dis+es+teem
	pron	<2disi1stEm>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of esteem.
diseuse	ety	C19: from French, feminine of diseur speaker, from dire to speak, from Latin d*_icere 
diseuse	0.
	syl	di+seuse
	pron	French <di1z@o:z>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an actress who presents dramatic recitals, usually accompanied by music. Male counterpart: {di+seur} di#!z@or).
disfavor	alt
	head	disfavour
	or	disfavour
	syl	dis+fa+vor
	pron	<dis1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
disfavour	1.
	or	disfavor
	syl	dis+fa+vour
	pron	<dis1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	disapproval or dislike.
disfavour	2.
	or	disfavor
	syl	dis+fa+vour
	pron	<dis1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being disapproved of or disliked.
disfavour	3.
	or	disfavor
	syl	dis+fa+vour
	pron	<dis1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unkind act.
disfavour	4.
	or	disfavor
	syl	dis+fa+vour
	pron	<dis1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard or treat with disapproval or dislike.
disfeature	0.
	syl	dis+fea+ture
	pron	<dis1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mar the features or appearance of; deface.
disfeaturement	sub
	head	disfeature
	syl	dis+1fea+ture+ment
	pos	n.
disfigure	1.
	syl	dis+fig+ure
	pron	<dis1fig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spoil the appearance or shape of; deface.
disfigure	2.
	syl	dis+fig+ure
	pron	<dis1fig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mar the effect or quality of.
disfigurer	sub
	head	disfigure
	syl	dis+1fig+ur+er
	pos	n.
disfiguration	alt
	head	disfigurement
	or	disfigurement
	syl	dis+fig+ur:a+tion
	pos	n.
disfigurement	1.
	or	disfiguration
	syl	dis+fig+ure+ment
	pron	<dis1fig*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that disfigures.
disfigurement	2.
	or	disfiguration
	syl	dis+fig+ure+ment
	pron	<dis1fig*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disfiguring or the state of being disfigured.
disforest	1.
	syl	dis+for+est
	pron	<dis1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {deforest}.
disforest	2.
	syl	dis+for+est
	pron	<dis1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	English law.
	def	a less common word for {disafforest}.
disforestation	sub
	head	disforest
	syl	dis+2for+es+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
disenfranchise	alt
	head	disfranchise
	or	disfranchise
	syl	dis+en+fran+chise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disfranchise	1.
	or	disenfranchise
	syl	dis+fran+chise
	pron	<dis1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a person) of the right to vote or other rights of citizenship.
disfranchise	2.
	or	disenfranchise
	syl	dis+fran+chise
	pron	<dis1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a place) of the right to send representatives to an elected body.
disfranchise	3.
	or	disenfranchise
	syl	dis+fran+chise
	pron	<dis1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a business concern, etc.) of some privilege or right.
disfranchise	4.
	or	disenfranchise
	syl	dis+fran+chise
	pron	<dis1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a person, place, etc.) of any franchise or right.
disfranchisement	sub
	head	disfranchise
	or	disenfranchisement
	syl	dis+fran+chise+ment
	pron	<dis1fr@nCizm*nt>
	pos	n.
disenfranchisement	sub
	head	disfranchise
	or	disfranchisement
	syl	dis+en+1fran+chise+ment
	pos	n.
disfrock	0.
	syl	dis+frock
	pron	<dis1frok>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {unfrock}.
disgorge	1.
	syl	dis+gorge
	pron	<dis1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw out (swallowed food, etc.) from the throat or stomach; vomit.
disgorge	2.
	syl	dis+gorge
	pron	<dis1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge or empty of (contents).
disgorge	3.
	syl	dis+gorge
	pron	<dis1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield up unwillingly or under pressure.
disgorge	4.
	syl	dis+gorge
	pron	<dis1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to remove (a hook) from the mouth or throat of (a fish).
disgorgement	sub
	head	disgorge
	syl	dis+1gorge+ment
	pos	n.
disgorger	0.
	syl	dis+gorg+er
	pron	<dis1gc:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a thin notched metal implement for removing hooks from a fish.
disgrace	1.
	syl	dis+grace
	pron	<dis1grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of shame, loss of reputation, or dishonour.
disgrace	2.
	syl	dis+grace
	pron	<dis1grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a shameful person, thing, or state of affairs.
disgrace	3.
	syl	dis+grace
	pron	<dis1grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	exclusion from confidence or trust.
	exam	1	he is in disgrace with his father.
disgrace	4.
	syl	dis+grace
	pron	<dis1grAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring shame upon; be a discredit to.
disgrace	5.
	syl	dis+grace
	pron	<dis1grAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or cause to be treated with disfavour.
disgracer	sub
	head	disgrace
	syl	dis+1grac+er
	pos	n.
disgraceful	0.
	syl	dis+grace+ful
	pron	<dis1grAsful>
	pos	adj.
	def	shameful; scandalous.
disgracefully	sub
	head	disgraceful
	syl	dis+1grace+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
disgracefulness	sub
	head	disgraceful
	syl	dis+1grace+ful+ness
	pos	n.
disgruntle	ety	C17: #7dis -%1#7+ obsolete gruntle to complain; see #7grunt 
disgruntle	0.
	syl	dis+grun+tle
	pron	<dis1gr^ntL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make sulky or discontented.
disgruntlement	sub
	head	disgruntle
	syl	dis+1grun+tle+ment
	pos	n.
disguise	ety	C14: from Old French desguisier, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ guise manner; see #7guise 
disguise	1.
	syl	dis+guise
	pron	<dis1gIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to modify the appearance or manner in order to conceal the identity of (oneself, someone, or something).
disguise	2.
	syl	dis+guise
	pron	<dis1gIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to misrepresent in order to obscure the actual nature or meaning.
	exam	1	to disguise the facts.
disguise	3.
	syl	dis+guise
	pron	<dis1gIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mask, costume, or manner that disguises.
disguise	4.
	syl	dis+guise
	pron	<dis1gIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disguising or the state of being disguised.
disguisable	sub
	head	disguise
	syl	dis+1guis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disguisedly	sub
	head	disguise
	syl	dis+guis+ed+ly
	pron	<dis1gIzidli>
	pos	adv.
disguiser	sub
	head	disguise
	syl	dis+1guis+er
	pos	n.
disgust	ety	C16: from Old French desgouster, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ gouster to taste, from goust taste, from Latin gustus 
disgust	1.
	syl	dis+gust
	pron	<dis1g^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sicken or fill with loathing.
disgust	2.
	syl	dis+gust
	pron	<dis1g^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offend the moral sense, principles, or taste of.
disgust	3.
	syl	dis+gust
	pron	<dis1g^st>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a great loathing or distaste aroused by someone or something.
in disgust	4.
	head	disgust
	syl	in disgust.
	def	as a result of disgust.
disgustedly	sub
	head	disgust
	syl	dis+1gust+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disgustedness	sub
	head	disgust
	syl	dis+1gust+ed+ness
	pos	n.
disgusting	0.
	syl	dis+gust+ing
	pron	<dis1g^stiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	loathsome; repugnant. Also (rare): {dis+gust+ful}.
disgustingly	sub
	head	disgusting
	syl	dis+1gust+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
dish	ety	Old English disc, from Latin discus quoit, see #7disc 
dish	1.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	a container used for holding or serving food, esp. an open shallow container of pottery, glass, etc.
dish	2.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	the food that is served or contained in a dish.
dish	3.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular article or preparation of food.
	exam	1	a local fish dish.
dish	4.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {#!dish+ful}. the amount contained in a dish.
dish	5.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a dish, esp. in shape.
dish	6.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	a concavity or depression.
dish	7.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {parabolic aerial}.
dish	8.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an attractive person.
dish	9.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that one particularly enjoys or excels in.
dish	10.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a dish.
dish	11.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make hollow or concave.
dish	12.
	syl	dish
	pron	<diS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to ruin or spoil.
	exam	1	he dished his chances of getting the job.
dishlike	sub
	head	dish
	syl	dish+2like
	pos	adj.
dishabille	ety	C17: from French d*'eshabill*'e undressed, from d*'es- {#7dis -%1}#7+ habiller to dress; see #7habiliment 
deshabille	alt
	head	dishabille
	or	dishabille
	syl	des+ha+bille
	pos	n.
dishabille	1.
	or	deshabille
	syl	dis+ha+bille
	pron	<2dis@1bEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being partly or carelessly dressed.
dishabille	2.
	or	deshabille
	syl	dis+ha+bille
	pron	<2dis@1bEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	clothes worn in such a state.
disharmonies	infl
	head	disharmony
	syl	dis+har+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disharmony	1.
	syl	dis+har+mo+ny
	pron	<dis1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of accord or harmony.
disharmony	2.
	syl	dis+har+mo+ny
	pron	<dis1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation, circumstance, etc., that is inharmonious.
disharmonious	sub
	head	disharmony
	syl	dis+har+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2disha:1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
disharmoniously	sub
	head	disharmony
	syl	dis+har+1mo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
dishcloth	0.
	syl	dish+cloth
	pron	<1diS2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth or rag for washing or drying dishes. Also called (dialect): {dishclout}.
dishcloth gourd	1.
	syl	dish+cloth gourd
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical climbing plants of the cucurbitaceous genus esp. which is cultivated for ornament and for the fibrous interior of its fruits (see {loofah) }.
dishcloth gourd	2.
	syl	dish+cloth gourd
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants. {~} Also called: {vegetable sponge}.
dishearten	0.
	syl	dis+heart+en
	pron	<dis1ha:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken or destroy the hope, courage, enthusiasm, etc., of.
dishearteningly	sub
	head	dishearten
	syl	dis+1heart+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disheartenment	sub
	head	dishearten
	syl	dis+1heart+en+ment
	pos	n.
dished	1.
	syl	dished
	pron	<diSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a dish; concave.
dished	2.
	syl	dished
	pron	<diSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pair of road wheels
	def	arranged so that they are closer to one another at the bottom than at the top.
dished	3.
	syl	dished
	pron	<diSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	exhausted or defeated.
dishevel	ety	C15: back formation from #7dishevelled 
dishevels	infl
	head	dishevel
	or	dishevels
	syl	di+shev+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
dishevelling	infl
	head	dishevel
	or	disheveling
	syl	di+shev+el+ling
	pos	vb.
dishevelled	infl
	head	dishevel
	or	disheveled
	syl	di+shev+elled
	pos	vb.
disheveling	infl
	head	dishevel
	or	dishevelling
	syl	di+shev+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
disheveled	infl
	head	dishevel
	or	dishevelled
	syl	di+shev+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
dishevel	0.
	syl	di+shev+el
	pron	<di1SevL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disarrange (the hair or clothes) of (someone).
dishevelment	sub
	head	dishevel
	syl	di+1shev+el+ment
	pos	n.
dishevelled	ety	C15 dischevelee, from Old French deschevel*'e, from des- #7dis- %1+ chevel hair, from Latin capillus 
dishevelled	1.
	syl	di+shev+elled
	pron	<di1SevLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of hair
	def	hanging loosely.
dishevelled	2.
	syl	di+shev+elled
	pron	<di1SevLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of general appearance
	def	unkempt; untidy.
dishonest	0.
	syl	dis+hon+est
	pron	<dis1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not honest or fair; deceiving or fraudulent.
dishonestly	sub
	head	dishonest
	syl	dis+1hon+est+ly
	pos	adv.
dishonesties	infl
	head	dishonesty
	syl	dis+hon+es+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dishonesty	1.
	syl	dis+hon+es+ty
	pron	<dis1onisti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of honesty or fairness; deceit.
dishonesty	2.
	syl	dis+hon+es+ty
	pron	<dis1onisti>
	pos	n.
	def	a deceiving act or statement; fraud.
dishonor	alt
	head	dishonour
	or	dishonour
	syl	dis+hon+or
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
dishonour	1.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with disrespect.
dishonour	2.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail or refuse to pay (a cheque, bill of exchange, etc.).
dishonour	3.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause the disgrace of (a woman) by seduction or rape.
dishonour	4.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a lack of honour or respect.
dishonour	5.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a state of shame or disgrace.
dishonour	6.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person or thing that causes a loss of honour.
	exam	1	he was a dishonour to his family.
dishonour	7.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an insult; affront.
	exam	1	we did him a dishonour by not including him.
dishonour	8.
	or	dishonor
	syl	dis+hon+our
	pron	<dis1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	refusal or failure to accept or pay a commercial paper.
dishonourer	sub
	head	dishonour
	or	dishonorer
	syl	dis+1hon+our+er
	pos	n.
dishonorer	sub
	head	dishonour
	or	dishonourer
	syl	dis+1hon+or+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dishonorable	alt
	head	dishonourable
	or	dishonourable
	syl	dis+hon+or+a:ble
	pron	<dis1on*r*bL>, <-1onr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
dishonourable	1.
	or	dishonorable
	syl	dis+hon+our+a:ble
	pron	<dis1on*r*bL>, <-1onr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or causing dishonour or discredit.
dishonourable	2.
	or	dishonorable
	syl	dis+hon+our+a:ble
	pron	<dis1on*r*bL>, <-1onr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no integrity; unprincipled.
dishonourableness	sub
	head	dishonourable
	or	dishonorableness
	syl	dis+1hon+our+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dishonorableness	sub
	head	dishonourable
	or	dishonourableness
	syl	dis+1hon+or+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dishonourably	sub
	head	dishonourable
	or	dishonorably
	syl	dis+1hon+our+a:bly
	pos	adv.
dishonorably	sub
	head	dishonourable
	or	dishonourably
	syl	dis+1hon+or+a:bly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
dish out	1.
	syl	dish out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to distribute.
dish it out	2.
	head	dish out
	syl	dish it out.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to inflict punishment.
	exam	1	he can't take it, but he can sure dish it out.
dishpan	0.
	syl	dish+pan
	pron	<1diS2p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a large pan for washing dishes, pots, etc.
dishtowel	0.
	syl	dish+tow:el
	pron	<1diS2tau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for a {tea towel}.
dish up	1.
	syl	dish up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to serve (a meal, food, etc.).
dish up	2.
	syl	dish up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to prepare or present, esp. in an attractive manner.
dishwasher	1.
	syl	dish+wash:er
	pron	<1diS2woS*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrically operated machine for washing, rinsing, and drying dishes, cutlery, etc.
dishwasher	2.
	syl	dish+wash:er
	pron	<1diS2woS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who washes dishes, etc.
dishwater	1.
	syl	dish+wa:ter
	pron	<1diS2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	water in which dishes and kitchen utensils are or have been washed.
dishwater	2.
	syl	dish+wa:ter
	pron	<1diS2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this.
	exam	1	that was dishwater, not coffee.
dishier	infl
	head	dishy
	syl	dish:i+er
	pos	adj.
dishiest	infl
	head	dishy
	syl	dish:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dishy	0.
	syl	dish:y
	pron	<1diSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	good-looking or attractive.
disillusion	1.
	syl	dis+il+lu+sion
	pron	<2disi1lu:Z*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy the ideals, illusions, or false ideas of.
disillusion	2.
	syl	dis+il+lu+sion
	pron	<2disi1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the act of disillusioning or the state of being disillusioned.
disillusive	sub
	head	disillusion
	syl	dis+il+lu+sive
	pron	<2disi1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
disincentive	1.
	syl	dis+in+cen+tive
	pron	<2disin1sentiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that acts as a deterrent.
disincentive	2.
	syl	dis+in+cen+tive
	pron	<2disin1sentiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as a deterrent.
	exam	1	a disincentive effect on productivity.
disincline	0.
	syl	dis+in+cline
	pron	<2disin1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or be unwilling, reluctant, or averse.
disinclination	sub
	head	disincline
	syl	dis+in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2disinkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
disinfect	0.
	syl	dis+in+fect
	pron	<2disin1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid of microorganisms potentially harmful to man, esp. by chemical means.
disinfection	sub
	head	disinfect
	syl	dis+in+1fec+tion
	pos	n.
disinfector	sub
	head	disinfect
	syl	dis+in+1fec+tor
	pos	n.
disinfectant	0.
	syl	dis+in+fect+ant
	pron	<2disin1fekt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent that destroys or inhibits the activity of microorganisms that cause disease.
disinfest	0.
	syl	dis+in+fest
	pron	<2disin1fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid of vermin.
disinfestation	sub
	head	disinfest
	syl	dis+2in+fes+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
disinflation	0.
	syl	dis+in+fla+tion
	pron	<2disin1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a reduction or stabilization of the general price level intended to improve the balance of payments without incurring reductions in output, employment, and investment. Compare { {deflation} (sense 2).}
disingenuous	0.
	syl	dis+in+gen:u+ous
	pron	<2disin1Jenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sincere; lacking candour.
disingenuously	sub
	head	disingenuous
	syl	dis+in+1gen:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
disingenuousness	sub
	head	disingenuous
	syl	dis+in+1gen:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
disinherit	1.
	syl	dis+in+her+it
	pron	<2disin1herit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to deprive (an heir or next of kin) of inheritance or right to inherit.
disinherit	2.
	syl	dis+in+her+it
	pron	<2disin1herit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of a right or heritage.
disinheritance	sub
	head	disinherit
	syl	dis+in+1her:i+tance
	pos	n.
disintegrate	1.
	syl	dis+in+te+grate
	pron	<dis1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or be broken into fragments or constituent parts; shatter.
disintegrate	2.
	syl	dis+in+te+grate
	pron	<dis1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose cohesion or unity.
disintegrate	3.
	syl	dis+in+te+grate
	pron	<dis1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose judgment or control; deteriorate.
disintegrate	4.a.
	syl	dis+in+te+grate
	pron	<dis1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to induce or undergo nuclear fission, as by bombardment with fast particles.
disintegrate	4.b.
	syl	dis+in+te+grate
	pron	<dis1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for { {decay} (sense 3a.).}
disintegrable	sub
	head	disintegrate
	syl	dis+1in+te+gra:ble
	pos	adj.
disintegration	sub
	head	disintegrate
	syl	dis+2in+te+1gra+tion
	pos	n.
disintegrative	sub
	head	disintegrate
	syl	dis+1in+te+gra+tive
	pos	adj.
disintegrator	sub
	head	disintegrate
	syl	dis+1in+te+2gra+tor
	pos	n.
disinters	infl
	head	disinter
	syl	dis+in+ters
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disinterring	infl
	head	disinter
	syl	dis+in+ter+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disinterred	infl
	head	disinter
	syl	dis+in+terred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disinter	1.
	syl	dis+in+ter
	pron	<2disin1tR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or dig up; exhume.
disinter	2.
	syl	dis+in+ter
	pron	<2disin1tR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (a secret, hidden facts, etc.) to light; expose.
disinterment	sub
	head	disinter
	syl	dis+in+1ter+ment
	pos	n.
disinterest	1.
	syl	dis+in+ter+est
	pron	<dis1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from bias or involvement.
disinterest	2.
	syl	dis+in+ter+est
	pron	<dis1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of interest; indifference.
disinterest	3.
	syl	dis+in+ter+est
	pron	<dis1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from concern for personal interests.
disinterested	0.
	syl	dis+in+ter+est+ed
	pron	<dis1intristid>, <-t*ris->
	pos	adj.
	def	free from bias or partiality; objective.
disinterestedly	sub
	head	disinterested
	syl	dis+1in+ter+est+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disinterestedness	sub
	head	disinterested
	syl	dis+1in+ter+est+ed+ness
disject	ety	C16: from Latin disjectus, from disjicere to scatter, from #7dis -%1#7+ jacere to throw
disject	0.
	syl	dis+ject
	pron	<dis1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break apart; scatter.
disjecta membra	0.
	syl	dis+jec+ta mem+bra
	pron	Latin. <dis1Jekt*> <1membr*>
	pos	n.
	def	scattered fragments, esp. parts taken from a writing or writings.
disjoin	0.
	syl	dis+join
	pron	<dis1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disconnect or become disconnected; separate.
disjoinable	sub
	head	disjoin
	syl	dis+1join+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disjoint	1.
	syl	dis+joint
	pron	<dis1Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take apart or come apart at the joints.
disjoint	2.
	syl	dis+joint
	pron	<dis1Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disunite or disjoin.
disjoint	3.
	syl	dis+joint
	pron	<dis1Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dislocate or become dislocated.
disjoint	4.
	syl	dis+joint
	pron	<dis1Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to end the unity, sequence, or coherence of.
disjoint	5.
	syl	dis+joint
	pron	<dis1Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of two sets
	def	having no members in common.
disjoint	6.
	syl	dis+joint
	pron	<dis1Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	disjointed.
disjointed	1.
	syl	dis+joint+ed
	pron	<dis1Jcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no coherence; dis?!connected.
disjointed	2.
	syl	dis+joint+ed
	pron	<dis1Jcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	separated at the joint.
disjointed	3.
	syl	dis+joint+ed
	pron	<dis1Jcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	dislocated.
disjointedly	sub
	head	disjointed
	syl	dis+1joint+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disjointedness	sub
	head	disjointed
	syl	dis+1joint+ed+ness
	pos	n.
disjunct	1.
	syl	dis+junct
	pron	<dis1J^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not united or joined.
disjunct	2.
	syl	dis+junct
	pron	<dis1J^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain insects
	def	having deep constrictions between the head, thorax, and abdomen.
disjunct	3.
	syl	dis+junct
	pron	<dis1J^Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting two notes the interval between which is greater than a second.
disjunct	4.
	syl	dis+junct
	pron	<1dis?!J^Gkt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the propositions or formulas in a disjunction.
disjunction	1.
	syl	dis+junc+tion
	pron	<dis1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dis+junc+ture}. the act of disconnecting or the state of being disconnected; separation.
disjunction	2.
	syl	dis+junc+tion
	pron	<dis1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the separation of the chromosomes of each homologous pair during the anaphase of meiosis.
disjunction	3.
	syl	dis+junc+tion
	pron	<dis1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {alternation}.
disjunction	3.a.
	syl	dis+junc+tion
	pron	<dis1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound proposition in which the component propositions are joined by It is true if only one component is true (exclusive sense) or if at least one component is true (inclusive sense). Usually written.
	exam	1	p
disjunction	3.b.
	syl	dis+junc+tion
	pron	<dis1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation between these terms.
disjunctive	1.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to disconnect or separate.
disjunctive	2.a.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word, esp. a conjunction, that serves to express opposition or contrast.
	exam	1	but
disjunctive	2.b.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an inflection of pronouns in some languages that is used alone or after a preposition, such as in French.
disjunctive	3.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {alternative}. characterizing, containing, or included in a disjunction.
disjunctive	4.a.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a disjunctive word, esp. a conjunction.
disjunctive	4.b.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a disjunctive pronoun.
disjunctive	5.
	syl	dis+junc+tive
	pron	<dis1J^Gktiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a disjunctive proposition; disjunction.
disjunctively	sub
	head	disjunctive
	syl	dis+1junc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
disk	1.
	syl	disk
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of disc.
disk	2.
	syl	disk
	pron	<disk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {disk pack, magnetic disk}. a direct-access storage device consisting of a stack of plates coated with a magnetic layer, the whole assembly rotating rapidly as a single unit. Each surface has a read-write head that can move radially to read or write data on concentric tracks. Compare { {drum} %1 (sense 8).}
Disko	0.
	syl	Dis+ko
	pron	<1disk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Davis Strait, off the W coast of Greenland: extensive coal deposits.
disk pack	0.
	syl	disk pack
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {disk} (sense 2).}
dislike	1.
	syl	dis+like
	pron	<dis1lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider unpleasant or disagreeable.
dislike	2.
	syl	dis+like
	pron	<dis1lIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of aversion or antipathy.
dislikable	sub
	head	dislike
	or	dislikeable
	syl	dis+1lik+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dislikeable	sub
	head	dislike
	or	dislikable
	syl	dis+1like+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dislimn	0.
	syl	dis+limn
	pron	<dis1lim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to efface.
dislocate	1.
	syl	dis+lo+cate
	pron	<1disl*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disrupt or shift out of place or position.
dislocate	2.
	syl	dis+lo+cate
	pron	<1disl*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to displace (an organ or part) from its normal position, esp. a bone from its joint.
dislocation	1.
	syl	dis+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2disl*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of displacing or the state of being displaced; disruption.
dislocation	2.
	syl	dis+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2disl*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of the bones in a joint
	def	the state or condition of being dislocated.
dislocation	3.
	syl	dis+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2disl*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a line, plane, or region in which there is a discontinuity in the regularity of a crystal lattice.
dislocation	4.
	syl	dis+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2disl*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a less common word for { {fault} (sense 6).}
dislodge	0.
	syl	dis+lodge
	pron	<dis1loJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove from or leave a lodging place, hiding place, or previously fixed position.
dislodgment	sub
	head	dislodge
	or	dislodgement
	syl	dis+1lodg+ment
	pos	n.
dislodgement	sub
	head	dislodge
	or	dislodgment
	syl	dis+1lodge+ment
	pos	n.
disloyal	0.
	syl	dis+loy+al
	pron	<dis1lci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not loyal or faithful; deserting one's allegiance or duty.
disloyally	sub
	head	disloyal
	syl	dis+1loy+al+ly
	pos	adv.
disloyalties	infl
	head	disloyalty
	syl	dis+loy+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disloyalty	0.
	syl	dis+loy+al+ty
	pron	<dis1lci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or an instance of being unfaithful or disloyal.
dismal	ety	C13: from dismal (n.) list of 24 unlucky days in the year, from Medieval Latin di*_es mal*_i bad days, from Latin di*_es day+ malus bad
dismal	1.
	syl	dis+mal
	pron	<1dizm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing gloom or depression.
dismal	2.
	syl	dis+mal
	pron	<1dizm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing dismay or terror.
dismal	3.
	syl	dis+mal
	pron	<1dizm*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	calamitous.
dismally	sub
	head	dismal
	syl	dis+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
dismalness	sub
	head	dismal
	syl	dis+mal+ness
	pos	n.
Great Dismal Swamp	alt
	head	Dismal Swamp
	or	Dismal Swamp
	syl	Great Dis+mal Swamp
	pos	n.
Dismal Swamp	0.
	or	Great Dismal Swamp
	syl	Dis+mal Swamp
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal marshland in SE Virginia and NE North Carolina: partly reclaimed. Area: about 1940 sq. km (750 sq. miles). Area before reclamation: 5200 sq. km (2000 sq. miles).
dismantle	ety	C17: from Old French desmanteler to remove a cloak from; see #7mantle 
dismantle	1.
	syl	dis+man+tle
	pron	<dis1m@ntL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take apart.
dismantle	2.
	syl	dis+man+tle
	pron	<dis1m@ntL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demolish or raze.
dismantle	3.
	syl	dis+man+tle
	pron	<dis1m@ntL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip of covering.
dismantlement	sub
	head	dismantle
	syl	dis+1man+tle+ment
	pos	n.
dismantler	sub
	head	dismantle
	syl	dis+1man+tler
	pos	n.
dismast	0.
	syl	dis+mast
	pron	<dis1ma:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break off the mast or masts of (a sailing vessel).
dismastment	sub
	head	dismast
	syl	dis+1mast+ment
	pos	n.
dismay	ety	C13: from Old French desmaiier (unattested), from des- #7dis -%1#7+ esmayer to frighten, ultimately of Germanic origin; see #7may %1 
dismay	1.
	syl	dis+may
	pron	<dis1mA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with apprehension or alarm.
dismay	2.
	syl	dis+may
	pron	<dis1mA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with depression or discouragement.
dismay	3.
	syl	dis+may
	pron	<dis1mA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	consternation or agitation.
dismember	1.
	syl	dis+mem+ber
	pron	<dis1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the limbs or members of.
dismember	2.
	syl	dis+mem+ber
	pron	<dis1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut to pieces.
dismember	3.
	syl	dis+mem+ber
	pron	<dis1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide or partition (something, such as an empire).
dismemberer	sub
	head	dismember
	syl	dis+1mem+ber+er
	pos	n.
dismemberment	sub
	head	dismember
	syl	dis+1mem+ber+ment
	pos	n.
dismiss	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin dismissus sent away, variant of Latin d*_imissus, from d*_imittere, from d*_i- #7dis -%1#7+ mittere to send
dismiss	1.
	syl	dis+miss
	pron	<dis1mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or discharge from employment or service.
dismiss	2.
	syl	dis+miss
	pron	<dis1mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send away or allow to go or disperse.
dismiss	3.
	syl	dis+miss
	pron	<dis1mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dispel from one's mind; discard; reject.
dismiss	4.
	syl	dis+miss
	pron	<dis1mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cease to consider (a subject).
	exam	1	they dismissed the problem.
dismiss	5.
	syl	dis+miss
	pron	<dis1mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decline further hearing to (a claim or action).
	exam	1	the judge dis?!missed the case.
dismiss	6.
	syl	dis+miss
	pron	<dis1mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to bowl out a side for a particular number of runs.
dismissible	sub
	head	dismiss
	syl	dis+1miss+i:ble
	pos	adj.
dismissive	sub
	head	dismiss
	syl	dis+1miss+ive
	pos	adj.
dismissal	1.
	syl	dis+mis+sal
	pron	<dis1misL>
	pos	n.
	def	an official notice of discharge from employment or service.
dismissal	2.
	syl	dis+mis+sal
	pron	<dis1misL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dismissing or the condition of being dismissed.
dismount	1.
	syl	dis+mount
	pron	<dis1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get off a horse, bicycle, etc.
dismount	2.
	syl	dis+mount
	pron	<dis1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disassemble or remove from a mounting. {~}
dismount	3.
	syl	dis+mount
	pron	<dis1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of dismounting.
dismountable	sub
	head	dismount
	syl	dis+1mount+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Walt (er Elias) 	infl
	head	Disney
	syl	Walt (er Elias) .
	pos	n.
Disney	0.
	syl	Dis:ney
	pron	<1dizni>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-66, U.S. film director, who pioneered animated cartoons: noted esp. for his creations and and films such as (1940). &- {@!Dis@.ney+#!esque}
Disneyland	0.
	syl	Dis+ney+land
	pron	<1dizni2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an amusement park in Anaheim, California, founded by Walt Disney and opened in 1955. {Walt Disney World}, a second amusement park, opened in 1971 near Orlando, Florida.
disobedience	0.
	syl	dis+o:be:di+ence
	pron	<2dis*1bEdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of obedience.
disobedient	0.
	syl	dis+o:be:di+ent
	pron	<2dis*1bEdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not obedient; neglecting or refusing to obey.
disobediently	sub
	head	disobedient
	syl	dis+o:1be:di+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
disobey	0.
	syl	dis+o:bey
	pron	<2dis*1bA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to neglect or refuse to obey (someone, an order, etc.).
disobeyer	sub
	head	disobey
	syl	dis+o:1bey+er
	pos	n.
disoblige	1.
	syl	dis+o:blige
	pron	<2dis*1blIJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disregard the desires of.
disoblige	2.
	syl	dis+o:blige
	pron	<2dis*1blIJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slight; insult.
disoblige	3.
	syl	dis+o:blige
	pron	<2dis*1blIJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause trouble or in?!convenience to.
disobliging	sub
	head	disoblige
	syl	dis+o:1blig+ing
	pos	adj.
disobligingly	sub
	head	disoblige
	syl	dis+o:1blig+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disobligingness	sub
	head	disoblige
	syl	dis+o:1blig+ing+ness
	pos	n.
disoperation	0.
	syl	dis+op+er:a+tion
	pron	<dis2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a relationship between two organisms in a community that is harmful to both.
disorder	1.
	syl	dis+or+der
	pron	<dis1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of order; disarray; confu?!sion.
disorder	2.
	syl	dis+or+der
	pron	<dis1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disturbance of public order or peace.
disorder	3.
	syl	dis+or+der
	pron	<dis1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an upset of health; ailment.
disorder	4.
	syl	dis+or+der
	pron	<dis1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deviation from the normal system or order.
disorder	5.
	syl	dis+or+der
	pron	<dis1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to upset the order of; disarrange; muddle.
disorder	6.
	syl	dis+or+der
	pron	<dis1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the health or mind of.
disorderly	1.
	syl	dis+or+der+ly
	pron	<dis1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	untidy; irregular.
disorderly	2.
	syl	dis+or+der+ly
	pron	<dis1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncontrolled; unruly.
disorderly	3.
	syl	dis+or+der+ly
	pron	<dis1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	violating public peace or order.
disorderly	4.
	syl	dis+or+der+ly
	pron	<dis1c:d*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an irregular or confused manner.
disorderliness	sub
	head	disorderly
	syl	dis+1or+der+li+ness
	pos	n.
disorderly conduct	0.
	syl	dis+or+der+ly con+duct
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	any of various minor offences tending to cause a disturbance of the peace.
disorderly house	0.
	syl	dis+or+der+ly house
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an establishment in which unruly behaviour habitually occurs, esp. a brothel or a gaming house.
disorganise	alt
	head	disorganize
	or	disorganize
	syl	dis+or+gan+ise
	pron	<dis1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disorganize	0.
	or	disorganise
	syl	dis+or+gan+ize
	pron	<dis1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disrupt or destroy the arrangement, system, or unity of.
disorganization	sub
	head	disorganize
	or	disorganisation
	syl	dis+2or+gan:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
disorganisation	sub
	head	disorganize
	or	disorganization
	syl	dis+2or+gan:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
disorganizer	sub
	head	disorganize
	or	disorganiser
	syl	dis+1or+gan+2iz+er
	pos	n.
disorganiser	sub
	head	disorganize
	or	disorganizer
	syl	dis+1or+gan+2is+er
	pos	n.
disorient	alt
	head	disorientate
	or	disorientate
	syl	dis+o:ri+ent
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disorientate	1.
	or	disorient
	syl	dis+o:ri+en+tate
	pron	<dis1c:rien2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (someone) to lose his bearings.
disorientate	2.
	or	disorient
	syl	dis+o:ri+en+tate
	pron	<dis1c:rien2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perplex; confuse.
disown	0.
	syl	dis+own
	pron	<dis1*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny any connection with; refuse to acknowledge.
disowner	sub
	head	disown
	syl	dis+1own+er
	pos	n.
disownment	sub
	head	disown
	syl	dis+1own+ment
	pos	n.
disparage	ety	C14: from Old French desparagier, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ parage equality, from Latin par equal &- dis+#!par+age+ment n. ?- dis+#!par+ag+er n.
disparage	1.
	syl	dis+par+age
	pron	<di1sp@riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak contemptuously of; belittle.
disparage	2.
	syl	dis+par+age
	pron	<di1sp@riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage the reputation of.
disparagingly	sub
	head	disparage
	syl	dis+1par+ag+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disparate	ety	C16: from Latin dispar*_are to divide, from #7dis -%1#7+ par*_are to prepare; also influenced by Latin dispar unequal
disparate	1.
	syl	dis+par+ate
	pron	<1disp*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	utterly different or distinct in kind. {~}
disparate	2.
	syl	dis+par+ate
	pron	<1disp*rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	def	unlike things or people.
disparately	sub
	head	disparate
	syl	dis+par+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
disparateness	sub
	head	disparate
	syl	dis+par+ate+ness
	pos	n.
disparities	infl
	head	disparity
	syl	dis+par+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disparity	1.
	syl	dis+par+i:ty
	pron	<di1sp@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	inequality or difference, as in age, rank, wages, etc.
disparity	2.
	syl	dis+par+i:ty
	pron	<di1sp@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	dissimilarity.
dispassion	0.
	syl	dis+pas+sion
	pron	<dis1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	detachment; objectivity.
dispassionate	0.
	syl	dis+pas+sion+ate
	pron	<dis1p@S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of or uninfluenced by emotion or prejudice; objective; impartial.
dispassionately	sub
	head	dispassionate
	syl	dis+1pas+sion+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
dispassionateness	sub
	head	dispassionate
	syl	dis+1pas+sion+ate+ness
	pos	n.
dispatch	ety	C16: from Italian dispacciare, from Proven*,cal despachar, from Old French despeechier to set free, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ -peechier, ultimately from Latin pedica a fetter &- @!dis+#!patch+er n.
despatch	alt
	head	dispatch
	or	dispatch
	syl	des+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dispatch	1.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send off promptly, as to a destination or to perform a task.
dispatch	2.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discharge or complete (a task, duty, etc.) promptly.
dispatch	3.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to eat up quickly.
dispatch	4.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to murder or execute.
dispatch	5.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of sending off a letter, messenger, etc.
dispatch	6.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	prompt action or speed (often in the phrase {with dispatch) }.
dispatch	7.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an official communication or report, sent in haste.
dispatch	8.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	a report sent to a newspaper, etc., by a correspondent.
dispatch	9.
	or	despatch
	syl	dis+patch
	pron	<di1sp@C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	murder or execution.
dispatch box	0.
	syl	dis+patch box
	pos	n.
	def	a case or box used to hold valuables, documents, etc.
dispatch case	0.
	syl	dis+patch case
	pos	n.
	def	a case used for carrying papers, documents, books, etc., usually flat and stiff.
dispatch rider	0.
	syl	dis+patch rid+er
	pos	n.
	def	a horseman or motorcyclist who carries dispatches.
dispel	ety	C17: from Latin dispellere, from #7dis -%1#7+ pellere to drive
dispels	infl
	head	dispel
	syl	dis+pels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dispelling	infl
	head	dispel
	syl	dis+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dispelled	infl
	head	dispel
	syl	dis+pelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dispel	0.
	syl	dis+pel
	pron	<di1spel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disperse or drive away.
dispeller	sub
	head	dispel
	syl	dis+1pel+ler
	pos	n.
dispend	ety	C14: from Old French despendre, from Latin dispendere to distribute; see #7dispense 
dispend	0.
	syl	dis+pend
	pron	<di1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to spend.
dispensable	1.
	syl	dis+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<di1spens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not essential; expend?!able.
dispensable	2.
	syl	dis+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<di1spens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being distributed.
dispensable	3.
	syl	dis+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<di1spens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a law, vow, etc.
	def	able to be relaxed.
dispensability	sub
	head	dispensable
	or	dispensableness
	syl	dis+2pen+sa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dispensableness	sub
	head	dispensable
	or	dispensability
	syl	dis+1pen+sa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dispensaries	infl
	head	dispensary
	syl	dis+pen+sa+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dispensary	0.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+ry
	pron	<di1spens*ri>, <-sri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where medicine and medical supplies are dispensed.
dispensation	1.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of distributing or dispensing.
dispensation	2.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something distributed or dispensed.
dispensation	3.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or plan of administering or dispensing.
dispensation	4.a.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	permission to dispense with an obligation of church law.
dispensation	4.b.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the document authorizing such permission.
dispensation	5.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any exemption from a rule or obligation.
dispensation	6.a.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ordering of life and events by God.
dispensation	6.b.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a divine decree affecting an individual or group.
dispensation	6.c.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2dispen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious system or code of prescriptions for life and conduct regarded as of divine origin.
dispensational	sub
	head	dispensation
	syl	dis+pen+1sa+tion+al
	pos	adj.
dispensatories	infl
	head	dispensatory
	syl	dis+pen+sa+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dispensatory	1.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+to:ry
	pron	<di1spens*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a book listing the composition, preparation, and application of various drugs.
dispensatory	2.
	syl	dis+pen+sa+to:ry
	pron	<di1spens*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving dispensation.
dispense	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin dispens*_are to pardon, from Latin dispendere to weigh out, from #7dis -%1#7+ pendere to weigh
dispense	1.
	syl	dis+pense
	pron	<di1spens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give out or distribute in portions.
dispense	2.
	syl	dis+pense
	pron	<di1spens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare and distribute (medicine), esp. on prescription.
dispense	3.
	syl	dis+pense
	pron	<di1spens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer (the law, etc.).
dispense	4.
	syl	dis+pense
	pron	<di1spens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to do away (with) or manage (without).
dispense	5.
	syl	dis+pense
	pron	<di1spens>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grant a dispensation to (someone) from (some obligation of church law).
dispense	6.
	syl	dis+pense
	pron	<di1spens>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exempt or excuse from a rule or obligation.
dispenser	1.
	syl	dis+pens+er
	pron	<di1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a vending machine, that automatically dispenses a single item or a measured quantity.
dispenser	2.
	syl	dis+pens+er
	pron	<di1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that dispenses.
dispermous	ety	C18: from #7di -%1#7+ Greek sperma seed
dispermous	0.
	syl	di+sper+mous
	pron	<dI1spR:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowering plants
	def	produc?!ing or having two seeds.
dispersal	1.
	syl	dis+per+sal
	pron	<di1spR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {dispersion} (sense 1).}
dispersal	2.
	syl	dis+per+sal
	pron	<di1spR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the spread of animals, plants, or seeds to new areas.
dispersal prison	0.
	syl	dis+per+sal pris+on
	pos	n.
	def	a prison organized and equipped to accommodate a proportion of the most dangerous and highest security risk prisoners.
dispersant	0.
	syl	dis+per+sant
	pron	<dis1pR:s*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or gas used to disperse small particles or droplets, as in an aerosol.
disperse	ety	C14: from Latin disp*_ersus scattered, from dispergere to scatter widely, from #7di -%2#7+ spargere to strew
disperse	1.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter; distribute over a wide area.
disperse	2.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dissipate or cause to dissipate.
disperse	3.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to leave or cause to leave a gathering, often in a random manner.
disperse	4.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or be separated by dispersion.
disperse	5.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to diffuse or spread (news, information, etc.).
disperse	6.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate (particles) throughout a solid, liquid, or gas, as in the formation of a suspension or colloid.
disperse	7.
	syl	dis+perse
	pron	<di1spR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or consisting of the particles in a colloid or suspension.
	exam	1	disperse phase.
dispersedly	sub
	head	disperse
	syl	dis+pers+ed+ly
	pron	<di1spR:sidli>
	pos	adv.
disperser	sub
	head	disperse
	syl	dis+1pers+er
	pos	n.
dispersion	1.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dispersing or the condition of being dispersed.
dispersion	2.a.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the separation of electromagnetic radiation into constituents of different wavelengths.
dispersion	2.b.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a substance to separate by refraction, expressed by the first differential of the refractive index with respect to wavelength at a given value of wavelength. Symbol.
	exam	1	D
dispersion	3.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the degree to which values of a frequency distribution are scattered around some central point, usually the arithmetic mean or median.
dispersion	4.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a system containing particles dispersed in a solid, liquid, or gas.
dispersion	5.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the pattern of fire from a weapon system.
dispersion	6.
	syl	dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the deviation of a rocket from its prescribed path.
the	infl
	head	Dispersion
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Dispersion	0.
	syl	Dis+per+sion
	pron	<di1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Diaspora}.
dispersion hardening	0.
	syl	dis+per+sion hard+en+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the strengthening of an alloy as a result of the presence of fine particles in the lattice.
dispersive	0.
	syl	dis+per+sive
	pron	<di1spR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or serving to disperse.
dispersively	sub
	head	dispersive
	syl	dis+1per+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
dispersiveness	sub
	head	dispersive
	syl	dis+1per+sive+ness
	pos	n.
dispersoid	0.
	syl	dis+per+soid
	pron	<di1spR:scid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a system, such as a colloid or suspension, in which one phase is dispersed in another.
dispirit	0.
	syl	dis+pir+it
	pron	<di1spirit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower the spirit or enthusiasm of; make downhearted or depressed; discourage. &- {@!dis+#!pir+it+ed}
dispiritedly	sub
	head	dispirit
	syl	dis+1pir+it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
dispiritedness	sub
	head	dispirit
	syl	dis+1pir+it+ed+ness
	pos	n.
dispiriting	sub
	head	dispirit
	syl	dis+1pir+it+ing
	pos	adj.
dispiritingly	sub
	head	dispirit
	syl	dis+1pir+it+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
displace	1.
	syl	dis+place
	pron	<dis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move from the usual or correct location.
displace	2.
	syl	dis+place
	pron	<dis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove from office or employment.
displace	3.
	syl	dis+place
	pron	<dis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy the place of; replace; supplant.
displace	4.
	syl	dis+place
	pron	<dis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (someone) to leave home or country, as during a war.
displace	5.
	syl	dis+place
	pron	<dis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to replace (an atom or group in a chemical compound) by another atom or group.
displace	6.
	syl	dis+place
	pron	<dis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to cause a displacement of (a quantity of liquid, usually water of a specified type and density).
displaceable	sub
	head	displace
	syl	dis+1place+a:ble
	pos	adj.
displacer	sub
	head	displace
	syl	dis+1plac+er
	pos	n.
displaced person	0.
	syl	dis+placed per+son
	pos	n.
	def	a person forced from his home or country, esp. by war or revolution.
displacement	1.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of displacing or the condition of being displaced.
displacement	2.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight or volume displaced by a floating or submerged body in a fluid.
displacement	3.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {substitution}.
displacement	4.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the volume displaced by the piston of a reciprocating pump or engine.
displacement	5.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the transferring of emotional feelings from their original object to one that disguises their real nature.
displacement	6.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the distance any point on one side of a fault plane has moved in relation to a corresponding point on the opposite side.
displacement	7.
	syl	dis+place+ment
	pron	<dis1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	an apparent change in position of a body, such as a star.
displacement activity	0.
	syl	dis+place+ment ac+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	behaviour that occurs typically in a situation of conflict and is characterized by its irrelevance to that situation.
displacement ton	0.
	syl	dis+place+ment ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {ton%1} (sense 6).
displant	1.
	syl	dis+plant
	pron	<dis1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to displace.
displant	2.
	syl	dis+plant
	pron	<dis1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to transplant (a plant).
display	ety	C14: from Anglo-French despleier to unfold, from Late Latin displic*_are to scatter, from #7dis -%1#7+ plic*_are to fold
display	1.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show or make visible.
display	2.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disclose or make evident; reveal.
	exam	1	to display anger.
display	3.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flaunt in an ostentatious way.
	exam	1	to display military might.
display	4.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread or open out; unfurl or unfold.
display	5.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give prominence to (headings, captions, etc.) by the use of certain typefaces.
display	6.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of exhibiting or displaying; show.
	exam	1	a display of fear.
display	7.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something exhibited or displayed.
display	8.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an ostentatious or pretentious exhibition.
	exam	1	a display of his accomplishments.
display	9.a.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an arrangement of certain typefaces to give prominence to headings, captions, etc.
display	9.b.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	printed matter that is eye-catching.
display	10.a.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a device capable of representing information visually, as on a cathode-ray tube screen.
display	10.b.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the information so presented.
display	11.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a pattern of behaviour in birds, fishes, etc., by which the animal attracts attention while it is courting the female, defending its territory, etc.
display	12.
	syl	dis+play
	pron	<di1splA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or using typefaces that give prominence to the words they are used to set.
displayer	sub
	head	display
	syl	dis+1play+er
	pos	n.
displease	0.
	syl	dis+please
	pron	<dis1plEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to annoy, offend, or cause displeasure to (someone).
displeasingly	sub
	head	displease
	syl	dis+1pleas+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
displeasure	1.
	syl	dis+pleas+ure
	pron	<dis1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being displeased.
displeasure	2.a.
	syl	dis+pleas+ure
	pron	<dis1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain.
displeasure	2.b.
	syl	dis+pleas+ure
	pron	<dis1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or cause of offence.
displeasure	3.
	syl	dis+pleas+ure
	pron	<dis1pleZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {displease}.
displode	ety	C17: from Latin displ*_odere from #7dis -%1#7+ plaudere to clap
displode	0.
	syl	dis+plode
	pron	<dis1pl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	an obsolete word for {explode}.
disport	ety	C14: from Anglo-French desporter, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ porter to carry
disport	1.
	syl	dis+port
	pron	<di1spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indulge (oneself) in pleasure.
disport	2.
	syl	dis+port
	pron	<di1spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to frolic or gambol.
disport	3.
	syl	dis+port
	pron	<di1spc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	amusement.
disposable	1.
	syl	dis+pos+a:ble
	pron	<di1sp*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed for disposal after use.
	exam	1	disposable cups.
disposable	2.
	syl	dis+pos+a:ble
	pron	<di1sp*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	available for use if needed.
	exam	1	disposable assets.
disposable	3.
	syl	dis+pos+a:ble
	pron	<di1sp*uz*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a baby's nappy, that is designed for disposal.
disposability	sub
	head	disposable
	or	disposableness
	syl	dis+2pos+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
disposableness	sub
	head	disposable
	or	disposability
	syl	dis+1pos+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
disposal	1.
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or means of getting rid of something.
disposal	2.
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	placement or arrangement in a particular order.
disposal	3.
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific method of tending to matters, as in business.
disposal	4.
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of transferring something to or providing something for another.
disposal	5.
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or opportunity to make use of someone or something (esp. in the phrase {at one's disposal}) .
disposal	6.
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of destroying waste products, as by grinding into particles.
disposal	xref
	syl	dis+pos+al
	pron	<di1sp*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2-5): {disposition}.
dispose	ety	C14: from Old French disposer, from Latin disp*_onere to set in different places, arrange, from #7dis -%1#7+ p*_onere to place
dispose	1.a.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deal with or settle.
dispose	1.b.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give, sell, or transfer to another.
dispose	1.c.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw out or away.
dispose	1.d.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consume, esp. hurriedly.
dispose	2.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange or settle (matters) by placing into correct or final condition.
	exam	1	man proposes, God disposes.
dispose	3.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make willing or receptive.
dispose	4.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or place in a certain order or position.
dispose	5.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to accustom or condition.
dispose	6.
	syl	dis+pose
	pron	<di1sp*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {disposal} or {disposition}.
disposer	sub
	head	dispose
	syl	dis+1pos+er
	pos	n.
disposed	0.a.
	syl	dis+posed
	pron	<di1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an inclination as specified (towards something).
disposed	0.b.
	syl	dis+posed
	pron	<di1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	well-disposed.
disposition	1.
	syl	dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2disp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's usual tempera?!ment or frame of mind.
disposition	2.
	syl	dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2disp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or acquired tendency, inclination, or habit in a person or thing.
disposition	3.
	syl	dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2disp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {disposal} (senses 2-5).}
disposition	4.
	syl	dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2disp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	manner of placing or arranging.
dispositional	sub
	head	disposition
	syl	dis+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
dispossess	0.
	syl	dis+pos+sess
	pron	<2disp*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away possession of something, esp. property; expel.
dispossession	sub
	head	dispossess
	syl	dis+pos+1ses+sion
	pos	n.
dispossessor	sub
	head	dispossess
	syl	dis+pos+1ses+sor
	pos	n.
dispossessory	sub
	head	dispossess
	syl	dis+pos+1ses+so+ry
	pos	adj.
disposure	0.
	syl	dis+po+sure
	pron	<di1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {disposal} or {disposition}.
dispraise	1.
	syl	dis+praise
	pron	<dis1prAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express disapproval or condemnation of.
dispraise	2.
	syl	dis+praise
	pron	<dis1prAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the disapproval, etc., expressed.
dispraiser	sub
	head	dispraise
	syl	dis+1prais+er
	pos	n.
dispraisingly	sub
	head	dispraise
	syl	dis+1prais+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disprize	0.
	syl	dis+prize
	pron	<dis1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to scorn; disdain.
disproof	1.
	syl	dis+proof
	pron	<dis1pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	facts that disprove something.
disproof	2.
	syl	dis+proof
	pron	<dis1pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disproving.
disproportion	1.
	syl	dis+pro+por+tion
	pron	<2dispr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of proportion or equality.
disproportion	2.
	syl	dis+pro+por+tion
	pron	<2dispr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of disparity or inequality.
disproportion	3.
	syl	dis+pro+por+tion
	pron	<2dispr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become exaggerated or unequal.
disproportionable	sub
	head	disproportion
	syl	dis+pro+1por+tion+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disproportionableness	sub
	head	disproportion
	syl	dis+pro+1por+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
disproportionably	sub
	head	disproportion
	syl	dis+pro+1por+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
disproportionate	1.
	syl	dis+pro+por+tion+ate
	pron	<2dispr*1pc:S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of proportion; unequal.
disproportionate	2.
	syl	dis+pro+por+tion+ate
	pron	<2dispr*1pc:S*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo disproportionation.
disproportionately	sub
	head	disproportionate
	syl	dis+pro+1por+tion+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
disproportionateness	sub
	head	disproportionate
	syl	dis+pro+1por+tion+ate+ness
	pos	n.
disproportionation	0.
	syl	dis+pro+por+tion:a+tion
	pron	<2dispr*2pc:S*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reaction between two identical molecules in which one is reduced and the other oxidized.
disprove	0.
	syl	dis+prove
	pron	<dis1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show (an assertion, claim, etc.) to be incorrect.
disprovable	sub
	head	disprove
	syl	dis+1prov+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disproval	sub
	head	disprove
	syl	dis+1prov+al
	pos	n.
disputable	0.
	syl	dis+put+a:ble
	pron	<di1spju:t*bL>, <1dispjut*->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being argued; debatable.
disputability	sub
	head	disputable
	or	disputableness
	syl	dis+2put+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
disputableness	sub
	head	disputable
	or	disputability
	syl	dis+1put+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
disputably	sub
	head	disputable
	syl	dis+1put+a:bly
	pos	adv.
disputant	1.
	syl	dis+pu+tant
	pron	<di1spju:tNt>, <1dispjut*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who argues; contestant.
disputant	2.
	syl	dis+pu+tant
	pron	<di1spju:tNt>, <1dispjut*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	engaged in argument.
disputation	1.
	syl	dis+pu+ta+tion
	pron	<2dispju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of arguing.
disputation	2.
	syl	dis+pu+ta+tion
	pron	<2dispju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal academic debate on a thesis.
disputation	3.
	syl	dis+pu+ta+tion
	pron	<2dispju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {conversation}.
disputative	alt
	head	disputatious
	or	disputatious
	syl	dis+pu+ta+tive
	pron	<di1spju:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
disputatious	0.
	or	disputative
	syl	dis+pu+ta+tious
	pron	<2dispju1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to argument.
disputatiously	sub
	head	disputatious
	or	disputatively
	syl	dis+pu+1ta+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
disputatively	sub
	head	disputatious
	or	disputatiously
	syl	dis+1pu+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
disputatiousness	sub
	head	disputatious
	or	disputativeness
	syl	dis+pu+1ta+tious+ness
	pos	n.
disputativeness	sub
	head	disputatious
	or	disputatiousness
	syl	dis+1pu+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
dispute	ety	C13: from Late Latin disput*_are to contend verbally, from Latin: to discuss, from #7dis -%1#7+ put*_are to think
dispute	1.
	syl	dis+pute
	pron	<di1spju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to argue, debate, or quarrel about (something).
dispute	2.
	syl	dis+pute
	pron	<di1spju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to doubt the validity, etc., of.
dispute	3.
	syl	dis+pute
	pron	<di1spju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seek to win; contest for.
dispute	4.
	syl	dis+pute
	pron	<di1spju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to struggle against; resist.
dispute	5.
	syl	dis+pute
	pron	<di1spju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument or quarrel.
dispute	6.
	syl	dis+pute
	pron	<di1spju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fight.
disputer	sub
	head	dispute
	syl	dis+1put+er
	pos	n.
disqualifies	infl
	head	disqualify
	syl	dis+qual:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disqualifying	infl
	head	disqualify
	syl	dis+qual:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disqualified	infl
	head	disqualify
	syl	dis+qual:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disqualify	1.
	syl	dis+qual:i+fy
	pron	<dis1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unfit or unqualified.
disqualify	2.
	syl	dis+qual:i+fy
	pron	<dis1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ineligible, as for entry to an examination.
disqualify	3.
	syl	dis+qual:i+fy
	pron	<dis1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debar (a player or team) from a sporting contest.
disqualify	4.
	syl	dis+qual:i+fy
	pron	<dis1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divest or deprive of rights, powers, or privileges.
	exam	1	disqualified from driving.
disqualifiable	sub
	head	disqualify
	syl	dis+1qual:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
disqualification	sub
	head	disqualify
	syl	dis+2qual:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
disqualifier	sub
	head	disqualify
	syl	dis+1qual:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
disquiet	1.
	syl	dis+qui+et
	pron	<dis1kwI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling or condition of anxiety or uneasiness.
disquiet	2.
	syl	dis+qui+et
	pron	<dis1kwI*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make anxious or upset.
disquiet	3.
	syl	dis+qui+et
	pron	<dis1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	uneasy or anxious.
disquietedly	sub
	head	disquiet
	or	disquietly
	syl	dis+1qui+et+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
disquietly	sub
	head	disquiet
	or	disquietedly
	syl	dis+1qui+et+ly
	pos	adv.
disquietedness	sub
	head	disquiet
	or	disquietness
	syl	dis+1qui+et+ed+ness
	pos	n.
disquietness	sub
	head	disquiet
	or	disquietedness
	syl	dis+1qui+et+ness
	pos	n.
disquieting	sub
	head	disquiet
	syl	dis+1qui+et+ing
	pos	adj.
disquietingly	sub
	head	disquiet
	syl	dis+1qui+et+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disquietude	0.
	syl	dis+qui+e:tude
	pron	<dis1kwIi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling or state of anxiety or uneasiness.
disquisition	ety	C17: from Latin disqu*_is*_iti*_o, from disqu*_irere to make an investigation, from #7dis -%1#7+ quaerere to seek &- @!dis+qui+#!si+tion+al adj.
disquisition	0.
	syl	dis+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2diskwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal written or oral examination of a subject.
Benjamin	infl
	head	Disraeli
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	pos	n.
Disraeli	0.
	syl	Dis:rae:li
	pron	<diz1rAli>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Beaconsfield. 1804-81, British Tory statesman and novelist; prime minister (1868; 1874-80). He gave coherence to the Tory principles of protectionism, democracy, and imperialism, was responsible for the Reform Bill (1867) and, as prime minister, bought a controlling interest in the Suez Canal. His novels include (1844) and (1845).
disrate	0.
	syl	dis+rate
	pron	<dis1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Naval.
	def	to punish (an officer) by lowering him in rank.
disregard	1.
	syl	dis+re+gard
	pron	<2disri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give little or no attention to; ignore.
disregard	2.
	syl	dis+re+gard
	pron	<2disri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat as unworthy of consideration or respect.
disregard	3.
	syl	dis+re+gard
	pron	<2disri1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	lack of attention or respect.
disregarder	sub
	head	disregard
	syl	dis+re+1gard+er
	pos	n.
disregardful	sub
	head	disregard
	syl	dis+re+1gard+ful
	pos	adj.
disregardfully	sub
	head	disregard
	syl	dis+re+1gard+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
disregardfulness	sub
	head	disregard
	syl	dis+re+1gard+ful+ness
	pos	n.
disrelish	1.
	syl	dis+rel+ish
	pron	<dis1reliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a feeling of aversion for; dislike.
disrelish	2.
	syl	dis+rel+ish
	pron	<dis1reliS>
	pos	n.
	def	such a feeling.
disremember	0.
	syl	dis+re+mem+ber
	pron	<2disri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to fail to recall (someone or something).
disrepair	0.
	syl	dis+re+pair
	pron	<2disri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being worn out or in poor working order; a condition requiring repairs.
disreputable	1.
	syl	dis+rep:u+ta:ble
	pron	<dis1repjut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or causing a lack of repute.
disreputable	2.
	syl	dis+rep:u+ta:ble
	pron	<dis1repjut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	disordered in appearance.
disreputability	sub
	head	disreputable
	or	disreputableness
	syl	dis+2rep:u+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
disreputableness	sub
	head	disreputable
	or	disreputability
	syl	dis+1rep:u+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
disreputably	sub
	head	disreputable
	syl	dis+1rep:u+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
disrepute	0.
	syl	dis+re+pute
	pron	<2disri1pju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a loss or lack of credit or repute.
disrespect	1.
	syl	dis+re+spect
	pron	<2disri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	contempt; rudeness.
disrespect	2.
	syl	dis+re+spect
	pron	<2disri1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show lack of respect for. &- {@!dis+re+#!spect+ful} &- {@!dis+re+#!spect+ful+ly} &- {@!dis+re+#!spect+ful+ness}
disrespectable	0.
	syl	dis+re+spect+a:ble
	pron	<2disri1spekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unworthy of respect; not respectable.
disrespectability	sub
	head	disrespectable
	syl	dis+re+2spect+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
disrobe	1.
	syl	dis+robe
	pron	<dis1r*ub>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the clothing of (a person) or (of a person) to undress.
disrobe	2.
	syl	dis+robe
	pron	<dis1r*ub>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divest of authority, etc.
disrobement	sub
	head	disrobe
	syl	dis+1robe+ment
	pos	n.
disrober	sub
	head	disrobe
	syl	dis+1rob+er
	pos	n.
disrupt	ety	C17: from Latin disruptus burst asunder, from d*_irumpere to dash to pieces, from #7dis -%1#7+ rumpere to burst
disrupt	1.
	syl	dis+rupt
	pron	<dis1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw into turmoil or dis?!order.
disrupt	2.
	syl	dis+rupt
	pron	<dis1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interrupt the progress of (a movement, meeting, etc.).
disrupt	3.
	syl	dis+rupt
	pron	<dis1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or split (something) apart.
disrupter	sub
	head	disrupt
	or	disruptor
	syl	dis+1rupt+er
	pos	n.
disruptor	sub
	head	disrupt
	or	disrupter
	syl	dis+1rup+tor
	pos	n.
disruption	sub
	head	disrupt
	syl	dis+1rup+tion
	pos	n.
disruptive	0.
	syl	dis+rup+tive
	pron	<dis1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving, causing, or tending to cause disruption.
disruptively	sub
	head	disruptive
	syl	dis+1rup+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
disruptive discharge	0.
	syl	dis+rup+tive dis+charge
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden large increase in current through an insulating medium resulting from failure of the medium to withstand an applied electric field.
dissatisfied	0.
	syl	dis+sat+is+fied
	pron	<dis1s@tis2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing dis?!satisfaction; discontented.
dissatisfiedly	sub
	head	dissatisfied
	syl	dis+1sat+is+2fied+ly
	pos	adv.
dissatisfies	infl
	head	dissatisfy
	syl	dis+sat+is+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dissatisfying	infl
	head	dissatisfy
	syl	dis+sat+is+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dissatisfied	infl
	head	dissatisfy
	syl	dis+sat+is+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dissatisfy	0.
	syl	dis+sat+is+fy
	pron	<dis1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to satisfy; disappoint. &- {@!dis+sat+is+#!fac+tion} &- {@!dis+sat+is+#!fac+to@.ry}
dissect	ety	C17: from Latin dissec*_are, from #7dis -%1#7+ sec*_are to cut
dissect	1.
	syl	dis+sect
	pron	<di1sekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut open and examine the structure of (a dead animal or plant).
dissect	2.
	syl	dis+sect
	pron	<di1sekt>, <dI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine critically and minutely.
dissectible	sub
	head	dissect
	syl	dis+1sec+ti:ble
	pos	adj.
dissected	1.
	syl	dis+sect+ed
	pron	<di1sektid>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	in the form of narrow lobes or segments.
	exam	1	dissected leaves.
dissected	2.
	syl	dis+sect+ed
	pron	<di1sektid>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of plains
	def	cut by erosion into hills and valleys, esp. following tectonic movements.
disseise	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman desseisir, from #7dis -%1#7+seize 
disseize	alt
	head	disseise
	or	disseise
	syl	dis+seize
	pron	<dis1sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
disseise	0.
	or	disseize
	syl	dis+seise
	pron	<dis1sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to deprive of seisin; wrongfully dispossess of a freehold interest in land.
disseisor	sub
	head	disseise
	or	disseizor
	syl	dis+1sei+sor
	pos	n.
disseizor	sub
	head	disseise
	or	disseisor
	syl	dis+1sei+zor
	pos	n.
disseisin	ety	C14: from Old French dessaisine; see #7dis -%1#7, seisin 
disseizin	alt
	head	disseisin
	or	disseisin
	syl	dis+sei+zin
	pron	<dis1sEzin>
	pos	n.
disseisin	0.
	or	disseizin
	syl	dis+sei+sin
	pron	<dis1sEzin>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disseising or state of being disseised.
dissemble	ety	C15: from earlier dissimulen, from Latin dissimul*_are; probably influenced by obsolete semble to resemble &- dis+#!sem+blance n. ?- dis+#!sem+bler n.
dissemble	1.
	syl	dis+sem+ble
	pron	<di1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to conceal (one's real motives, emotions, etc.) by pretence.
dissemble	2.
	syl	dis+sem+ble
	pron	<di1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pretend; simulate.
dissemble	3.
	syl	dis+sem+ble
	pron	<di1sembL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to ignore.
dissemblingly	sub
	head	dissemble
	syl	dis+1sem+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
disseminate	ety	C17: from Latin diss*_emin*_are, from #7dis -%1#7+ s*_emin*_are to sow, from s*_emen seed
disseminate	0.
	syl	dis+sem:i+nate
	pron	<di1semi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distribute or scatter about; diffuse.
dissemination	sub
	head	disseminate
	syl	dis+2sem:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
disseminative	sub
	head	disseminate
	syl	dis+1sem:i+na+tive
	pos	adj.
disseminator	sub
	head	disseminate
	syl	dis+1sem:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
disseminated sclerosis	0.
	syl	dis+sem:i+nat+ed scle+ro+sis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {multiple sclerosis}.
disseminule	ety	C20: from #7disseminate+ -#7ule 
disseminule	0.
	syl	dis+sem:i+nule
	pron	<di1semi2nju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any propagative part of a plant, such as a seed or spore, that helps to spread the species.
dissension	ety	C13: from Latin diss*_ensi*_o, from dissent*_ire to dissent
dissension	0.
	syl	dis+sen+sion
	pron	<di1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	disagreement, esp. when leading to a quarrel.
dissent	ety	C16: from Latin dissent*_ire to disagree, from #7dis -%1#7+ sent*_ire to perceive, feel
dissent	1.
	syl	dis+sent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a disagreement or withhold assent.
dissent	2.
	syl	dis+sent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to refuse to conform to the doctrines, beliefs, or practices of an established church, and to adhere to a different system of beliefs and practices.
dissent	3.
	syl	dis+sent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a difference of opinion.
dissent	4.
	syl	dis+sent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	separation from an established church; Nonconformism.
dissent	5.
	syl	dis+sent
	pron	<di1sent>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the voicing of a minority opinion in announcing the decision on a case at law; dissenting judgment.
dissenter	sub
	head	dissent
	syl	dis+1sent+er
	pos	n.
dissenting	sub
	head	dissent
	syl	dis+1sent+ing
	pos	adj.
dissentingly	sub
	head	dissent
	syl	dis+1sent+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Dissenter	0.
	syl	Dis+sent+er
	pron	<di1sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity, chiefly Brit.
	def	a Nonconformist or a person who refuses to conform to the established church.
dissentient	1.
	syl	dis+sen+tient
	pron	<di1senS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dissenting, esp. from the opinion of the majority.
dissentient	2.
	syl	dis+sen+tient
	pron	<di1senS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dissenter.
dissentience	sub
	head	dissentient
	or	dissentiency
	syl	dis+1sen+tience
	pos	n.
dissentiency	sub
	head	dissentient
	or	dissentience
	syl	dis+1sen+tien+cy
	pos	n.
dissentiently	sub
	head	dissentient
	syl	dis+1sen+tient+ly
	pos	adv.
dissentious	0.
	syl	dis+sen+tious
	pron	<di1senS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	argumentative.
dissepiment	ety	C18: from Late Latin dissaep*_imentum, from #7dis -%1#7+ saep*_imentum hedge, from saep*_ire to enclose
dissepiment	0.
	syl	dis+sep:i+ment
	pron	<di1sepim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a dividing partition or membrane, such as that between the chambers of a syncarpous ovary.
dissepimental	sub
	head	dissepiment
	syl	dis+2sep:i+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
dissertate	ety	C18: from Latin dissert*_are to debate, from disserere to examine, from #7dis -%1#7+ serere to arrange
dissertate	0.
	syl	dis+ser+tate
	pron	<1dis*2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to give or make a dissertation.
dissertator	sub
	head	dissertate
	syl	dis+ser+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
dissertation	1.
	syl	dis+ser+ta+tion
	pron	<2dis*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a written thesis, often based on original research, usually required for a higher degree.
dissertation	2.
	syl	dis+ser+ta+tion
	pron	<2dis*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal discourse.
dissertational	sub
	head	dissertation
	syl	dis+ser+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
dissertationist	sub
	head	dissertation
	syl	dis+ser+1ta+tion+ist
	pos	n.
disserve	0.
	syl	dis+serve
	pron	<dis1sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to do a disservice to.
disservice	0.
	syl	dis+ser+vice
	pron	<dis1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ill turn; wrong; injury, esp. when trying to help.
disserviceable	sub
	head	disservice
	syl	dis+1ser+vice+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dissever	ety	C13: from Old French dessevrer, from Late Latin #7dis -%1#7+ s*_epar*_are to #7separate 
dissever	1.
	syl	dis+sev+er
	pron	<di1sev*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break off or become broken off.
dissever	2.
	syl	dis+sev+er
	pron	<di1sev*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide up into parts.
disseverance	sub
	head	dissever
	syl	dis+1sev+er+ance
	pos	n.
disseverment	sub
	head	dissever
	or	disseveration
	syl	dis+1sev+er+ment
	pos	n.
disseveration	sub
	head	dissever
	or	disseverment
	syl	dis+2sev+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
dissident	ety	C16: from Latin dissid*_ere to be remote from, from #7dis -%1#7+ sed*_ere to sit
dissident	1.
	syl	dis+si+dent
	pron	<1disid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	disagreeing; dissenting. {~}
dissident	2.
	syl	dis+si+dent
	pron	<1disid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who disagrees, esp. one who disagrees with the government.
dissidence	sub
	head	dissident
	syl	dis+si+dence
	pos	n.
dissidently	sub
	head	dissident
	syl	dis+si+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
dissimilar	0.
	syl	dis+sim:i+lar
	pron	<di1simil*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not alike; not similar; different.
dissimilarly	sub
	head	dissimilar
	syl	dis+1sim:i+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
dissimilarities	infl
	head	dissimilarity
	syl	dis+sim:i+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dissimilarity	1.
	syl	dis+sim:i+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2disimi1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	difference; unlikeness.
dissimilarity	2.
	syl	dis+sim:i+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2disimi1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or instance of difference.
dissimilate	ety	C19: from #7dis -%1#7+assimilate 
dissimilate	1.
	syl	dis+sim:i+late
	pron	<di1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dissimilar.
dissimilate	2.
	syl	dis+sim:i+late
	pron	<di1simi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to change or displace (a consonant) or (of a consonant) to be changed to or displaced by (another consonant) so that its manner of articu?!lation becomes less similar to a speech sound in the same word. Thus (r) in the final syllable of French is dissimilated to (l) in its English form
dissimilative	sub
	head	dissimilate
	syl	dis+1sim:i+la+tive
	pos	adj.
dissimilatory	sub
	head	dissimilate
	syl	dis+1sim:i+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
dissimilation	1.
	syl	dis+sim:i+la+tion
	pron	<2disimi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of making dissimilar.
dissimilation	2.
	syl	dis+sim:i+la+tion
	pron	<2disimi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the alteration or omission of a consonant as a result of being dissimilated.
dissimilation	3.
	syl	dis+sim:i+la+tion
	pron	<2disimi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a less common word for {catabolism}.
dissimilitude	1.
	syl	dis+si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<2disi1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	dissimilarity; differ?!ence.
dissimilitude	2.
	syl	dis+si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<2disi1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of differ?!ence.
dissimulate	0.
	syl	dis+sim:u+late
	pron	<di1simju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to conceal (one's real feelings, etc.) by pretence.
dissimulation	sub
	head	dissimulate
	syl	dis+2sim:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
dissimulative	sub
	head	dissimulate
	syl	dis+1sim:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
dissimulator	sub
	head	dissimulate
	syl	dis+1sim:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
dissipate	ety	C15: from Latin dissip*_are to disperse, from #7dis -%1#7+ sup*_are to throw
dissipate	1.
	syl	dis+si+pate
	pron	<1disi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exhaust or be exhausted by dispersion.
dissipate	2.
	syl	dis+si+pate
	pron	<1disi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter or break up.
dissipate	3.
	syl	dis+si+pate
	pron	<1disi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to indulge in the pursuit of pleasure.
dissipater	sub
	head	dissipate
	or	dissipator
	syl	dis+si+2pat+er
	pos	n.
dissipator	sub
	head	dissipate
	or	dissipater
	syl	dis+si+2pa+tor
	pos	n.
dissipative	sub
	head	dissipate
	syl	dis+si+2pa+tive
	pos	adj.
dissipated	1.
	syl	dis+si+pat+ed
	pron	<1disi2pAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging without restraint in the pursuit of pleasure; debauched.
dissipated	2.
	syl	dis+si+pat+ed
	pron	<1disi2pAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	wasted, scattered, or exhausted.
dissipatedly	sub
	head	dissipated
	syl	dis+si+2pat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
dissipatedness	sub
	head	dissipated
	syl	dis+si+2pat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
dissipation	1.
	syl	dis+si+pa+tion
	pron	<2disi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dissipating or condition of being dissipated.
dissipation	2.
	syl	dis+si+pa+tion
	pron	<2disi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	unrestrained indulgence in physical pleasures, esp. alcohol.
dissipation	3.
	syl	dis+si+pa+tion
	pron	<2disi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive expenditure; wastefulness.
dissipation	4.
	syl	dis+si+pa+tion
	pron	<2disi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	amusement; diversion.
dissociable	1.
	syl	dis+so+ci+a:ble
	pron	<di1s*uSi*bL>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be dissociated; distinguishable.
dissociable	2.
	syl	dis+so+ci+a:ble
	pron	<di1s*uSi*bL>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	incongruous; irreconcilable.
dissociable	3.
	syl	dis+so+ci+a:ble
	pron	<di1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dissocial}. a less common word for {unsociable}.
dissociability	sub
	head	dissociable
	or	dissociableness
	syl	dis+2so+ci+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dissociableness	sub
	head	dissociable
	or	dissociability
	syl	dis+1so+ci+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dissociably	sub
	head	dissociable
	syl	dis+1so+ci+a:bly
	pos	adv.
dissociate	1.
	syl	dis+so+ci+ate
	pron	<di1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break the association between (people, organizations, etc.).
dissociate	2.
	syl	dis+so+ci+ate
	pron	<di1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard or treat as separate or unconnected.
dissociate	3.
	syl	dis+so+ci+ate
	pron	<di1s*uSi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or subject to dissociation.
dissociative	sub
	head	dissociate
	syl	dis+1so+ci:a+tive
	pos	adj.
dissociation	1.
	syl	dis+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dissociating or the state of being dissociated.
dissociation	2.a.
	syl	dis+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	a reversible chemical change of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other molecules, atoms, ions, or radicals.
dissociation	2.b.
	syl	dis+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	any decomposition of the molecules of a single compound into two or more other compounds, atoms, ions, or radicals.
dissociation	3.
	syl	dis+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	def	separation of molecules or atoms that occurs when a liquid or solid changes to a gas.
dissociation	4.
	syl	dis+so+ci:a+tion
	pron	<di2s*usi1AS*n>, <-Si->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the separation of a group of mental processes or ideas from the rest of the personality, so that they lead an independent existence, as in cases of multiple personality.
dissoluble	ety	C16: from Latin dissol*_ubilis, from dissolvere to #7dissolve 
dissoluble	0.
	syl	dis+sol+u:ble
	pron	<di1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {soluble}.
dissolubility	sub
	head	dissoluble
	or	dissolubleness
	syl	dis+2sol+u:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dissolubleness	sub
	head	dissoluble
	or	dissolubility
	syl	dis+1sol+u:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dissolute	ety	C14: from Latin dissol*_utus loose, from dissolvere to #7dissolve 
dissolute	0.
	syl	dis+so+lute
	pron	<1dis*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to dissipation; debauched.
dissolutely	sub
	head	dissolute
	syl	dis+so+2lute+ly
	pos	adv.
dissoluteness	sub
	head	dissolute
	syl	dis+so+2lute+ness
	pos	n.
dissolution	1.
	syl	dis+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2dis*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the resolution or separation into component parts; disintegration.
dissolution	2.
	syl	dis+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2dis*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	destruction by breaking up and dispersing.
dissolution	3.
	syl	dis+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2dis*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the termination of a meeting or assembly, such as Parliament.
dissolution	4.
	syl	dis+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2dis*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the termination of a formal or legal relationship, such as a business enterprise, marriage, etc.
dissolution	5.
	syl	dis+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2dis*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being dissolute; dissipation.
dissolution	6.
	syl	dis+so+lu+tion
	pron	<2dis*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of dissolving.
dissolutive	sub
	head	dissolution
	syl	dis+so+2lu+tive
	pos	adj.
dissolve	ety	C14: from Latin dissolvere to make loose, from #7dis -%1#7+ solvere to release
dissolve	1.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or cause to go into solution.
	exam	1	salt dissolves in water;
	exam	2	water dissolves sugar.
dissolve	2.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become liquid; melt.
dissolve	3.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disintegrate or disperse.
dissolve	4.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring to an end.
dissolve	5.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dismiss (a meeting, parliament, etc.) or (of a meeting, etc.) to be dismissed.
dissolve	6.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collapse or cause to collapse emotionally.
	exam	1	to dissolve into tears.
dissolve	7.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose distinctness or clarity.
dissolve	8.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to terminate legally, as a marriage, etc.
dissolve	9.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Films, television.
	def	to fade out one scene and replace with another to make two scenes merge imperceptibly ({fast dissolve}) or slowly overlap ({slow dissolve}) over a period of about three or four seconds.
dissolve	10.
	syl	dis+solve
	pron	<di1zolv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films, television.
	def	a scene filmed or televised by dissolving.
dissolvable	sub
	head	dissolve
	syl	dis+1solv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dissolvability	sub
	head	dissolve
	or	dissolvableness
	syl	dis+2solv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dissolvableness	sub
	head	dissolve
	or	dissolvability
	syl	dis+1solv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
dissolver	sub
	head	dissolve
	syl	dis+1solv+er
	pos	n.
dissolvent	1.
	syl	dis+sol+vent
	pron	<di1zolv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for { {solvent} (sense 3).}
dissolvent	2.
	syl	dis+sol+vent
	pron	<di1zolv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to dissolve.
dissonancy	alt
	head	dissonance
	or	dissonance
	syl	dis+so+nan+cy
	pos	n.
dissonance	1.
	or	dissonancy
	syl	dis+so+nance
	pron	<1dis*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a discordant combination of sounds.
dissonance	2.
	or	dissonancy
	syl	dis+so+nance
	pron	<1dis*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of agreement or consistency.
dissonance	3.a.
	or	dissonancy
	syl	dis+so+nance
	pron	<1dis*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensation commonly associated with all intervals of the second and seventh, all diminished and augmented intervals, and all chords based on these intervals. Compare {conso?!nance} (sense 3).
dissonance	3.b.
	or	dissonancy
	syl	dis+so+nance
	pron	<1dis*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval or chord of this kind.
dissonant	ety	C15: from Latin disson*_are to be discordant, from #7dis -%1#7+ son*_are to sound
dissonant	1.
	syl	dis+so+nant
	pron	<1dis*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	discordant; cacophonous.
dissonant	2.
	syl	dis+so+nant
	pron	<1dis*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	incongruous or discrepant.
dissonant	3.
	syl	dis+so+nant
	pron	<1dis*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	characterized by disso?!nance.
dissonantly	sub
	head	dissonant
	syl	dis+so+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
dissuade	ety	C15: from Latin dissu*_ad*_ere, from #7dis -%1#7+ su*_ad*_ere to persuade
dissuade	1.
	syl	dis+suade
	pron	<di1swAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to deter (someone) by persuasion from a course of action, policy, etc.
dissuade	2.
	syl	dis+suade
	pron	<di1swAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advise against (an action, etc.).
dissuadable	sub
	head	dissuade
	syl	dis+1suad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dissuader	sub
	head	dissuade
	syl	dis+1suad+er
	pos	n.
dissuasion	sub
	head	dissuade
	syl	dis+1sua+sion
	pos	n.
dissuasive	sub
	head	dissuade
	syl	dis+1sua+sive
	pos	adj.
dissuasively	sub
	head	dissuade
	syl	dis+1sua+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
dissuasiveness	sub
	head	dissuade
	syl	dis+1sua+sive+ness
	pos	n.
disyllable	alt
	head	dissyllable
	or	dissyllable
	syl	di+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1dIsil*bL>, <di1sil->
	pos	n.
dissyllable	0.
	or	disyllable
	syl	dis+syl+la+ble
	pron	<di1sil*bL>, <1dis2sil->, <1dIsil->
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word of two syllables.
dissyllabic	sub
	head	dissyllable
	or	disyllabic
	syl	dis+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2disi1l@bik>, <2dissi->, <2dI->
	pos	adj.
disyllabic	sub
	head	dissyllable
	or	dissyllabic
	syl	di+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2dIsi1l@bik>, <2di->
	pos	adj.
dissymmetries	infl
	head	dissymmetry
	syl	dis+sym+me+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dissymmetry	1.
	syl	dis+sym+me+try
	pron	<di1simitri>, <dis1sim->
	pos	n.
	def	lack of symmetry.
dissymmetry	2.
	syl	dis+sym+me+try
	pron	<di1simitri>, <dis1sim->
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between two objects when one is the mirror image of the other.
dissymmetric	sub
	head	dissymmetry
	or	dissymmetrical
	syl	dis+sym+met+ric
	pron	<2disi?!1metrik>, <2dissi->
	pos	adj.
dissymmetrical	sub
	head	dissymmetry
	or	dissymmetric
	syl	dis+sym+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
dissymmetrically	sub
	head	dissymmetry
	syl	dis+sym+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dist	1.
	syl	dist.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	distant.
dist	2.
	syl	dist.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	distinguish(ed).
dist	3.
	syl	dist.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	district.
distaff	ety	Old English dist@af, from dis- bunch of flax+ st@af #7staff %1; see #7dizen 
distaff	1.
	syl	dis+taff
	pron	<1dista:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the rod on which wool, flax, etc., is wound preparatory to spinning.
distaff	2.
	syl	dis+taff
	pron	<1dista:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Figurative.
	def	women's work.
distaff side	0.
	syl	dis+taff side
	pos	n.
	def	the female side or branch of a family. Compare {spear side}.
distal	ety	C19: from #7distant+ -#7al %1
distal	0.
	syl	dis+tal
	pron	<1distL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of a muscle, bone, limb, etc.
	def	situated farthest from the centre, median line, or point of attachment or origin. Compare {proximal}.
distally	sub
	head	distal
	syl	dis+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
distance	1.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the intervening space between two points or things.
distance	2.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of this gap.
distance	3.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being apart in space; remoteness.
distance	4.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval between two points in time.
distance	5.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of progress; advance.
distance	6.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a distant place or time.
	exam	1	he lives at a distance from his work.
distance	7.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a separation or remoteness in relationship; disparity.
keep one's distance	8.
	head	distance
	syl	keep one's distance.
	def	to maintain a proper or discreet reserve in respect of another person.
distance	9.a.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of the shortest line segment joining two points.
distance	9.b.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the length along a straight line or curve.
distance	10.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the most distant or a faraway part of the visible scene or landscape.
distance	11.a.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a point on a racecourse 240 yards from the winning post.
distance	11.b.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any interval of more than 20 lengths between any two finishers in a race.
distance	11.c.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the part of a racecourse that a horse must reach in any heat before the winner passes the finishing line in order to qualify for later heats.
go the distance	12.
	head	distance
	syl	go the distance.
	def	to be able to complete an assigned task or responsibility.
distance	13.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the distant parts of a picture, such as a landscape.
distance	14.a.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a picture
	def	halfway between the foreground and the horizon.
distance	14.b.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a natural situation
	def	halfway between the observer and the horizon.
distance	15.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or denoting the longer races, usually those longer than a mile.
	exam	1	a distance runner.
distance	16.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold or place at a distance.
distance	17.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (oneself) mentally or emotionally from something.
distance	18.
	syl	dis+tance
	pron	<1dist*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outdo; outstrip.
distant	ety	C14: from Latin dist*_are to be distant, from #7dis -%1#7+ st*_are to stand
distant	1.
	syl	dis+tant
	pron	<1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	far away or apart in space or time.
distant	2.
	syl	dis+tant
	pron	<1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	separated in space or time by a specified dis?!tance.
distant	3.
	syl	dis+tant
	pron	<1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	apart in relevance, association, or relationship.
	exam	1	a distant cousin.
distant	4.
	syl	dis+tant
	pron	<1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming from or going to a faraway place.
	exam	1	a distant journey.
distant	5.
	syl	dis+tant
	pron	<1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	remote in manner; aloof.
distant	6.
	syl	dis+tant
	pron	<1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	abstracted; absent.
	exam	1	a distant look.
distantly	sub
	head	distant
	syl	dis+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
distantness	sub
	head	distant
	syl	dis+tant+ness
	pos	n.
distant early warning	0.
	syl	dis+tant ear+ly warn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. radar detection system to warn of missile attack.
distaste	1.
	syl	dis+taste
	pron	<dis1tAst>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	an absence of pleasure (in); dislike (of); aversion (to).
	exam	1	to look at someone with distaste.
distaste	2.
	syl	dis+taste
	pron	<dis1tAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {dislike}.
distasteful	0.
	syl	dis+taste+ful
	pron	<dis1tAstful>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant or offensive.
distastefully	sub
	head	distasteful
	syl	dis+1taste+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
distastefulness	sub
	head	distasteful
	syl	dis+1taste+ful+ness
	pos	n.
distemper	ety	C14: from Late Latin distemper*_are to derange the health of, from Latin #7dis -%1#7+ temper*_are to mix in correct proportions
distemper	H1.1.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various infectious diseases of animals, esp. {canine distemper}, a highly contagious viral disease of young dogs, characterized by high fever and a discharge from the nose and eyes. See also {strangles}.
distemper	H1.2.a.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease or disorder.
distemper	H1.2.b.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	disturbance.
distemper	H1.2.c.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	discontent.
distemper	H1.3.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to disturb.
distemper	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin distemper*_are to soak, from Latin #7dis -%1#7+ temper*_are to mingle
distemper	H2.1.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of painting in which the pigments are mixed with water, glue, size, etc., used for poster, mural, and scene painting.
distemper	H2.2.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the paint used in this technique or any of various water-based paints, including, in Britain, whitewash.
distemper	H2.3.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix (pigments) with water and size.
distemper	H2.4.
	syl	dis+tem+per
	pron	<dis1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to paint (something) with distemper.
distend	ety	C14: from Latin distendere, from #7dis -%1#7+ tendere to stretch
distend	1.
	syl	dis+tend
	pron	<di1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expand or be expanded by or as if by pressure from within; swell; inflate.
distend	2.
	syl	dis+tend
	pron	<di1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stretch out or extend.
distend	3.
	syl	dis+tend
	pron	<di1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to magnify in importance; exaggerate.
distender	sub
	head	distend
	syl	dis+1tend+er
	pos	n.
distensible	sub
	head	distend
	syl	dis+1ten+si:ble
	pos	adj.
distensibility	sub
	head	distend
	syl	dis+2ten+si+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
distich	ety	C16: from Greek distikhos having two lines, from #7di -%1#7+ stikhos #7stich 
distich	0.
	syl	dis+tich
	pron	<1distik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a unit of two verse lines, usually a couplet.
distichal	sub
	head	distich
	syl	dis+ti+chal
	pos	adj.
distichous	0.
	syl	dis+ti+chous
	pron	<1distik*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	arranged in two vertical rows on opposite sides of the stem.
distichously	sub
	head	distichous
	syl	dis+ti+chous+ly
	pos	adv.
distil	ety	C14: from Latin d*_estill*_are to distil, from #7de -#7+ still*_are to drip
distill	alt
	head	distil
	or	distil
	syl	dis+till
	pron	<dis1til>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
distils	infl
	head	distil
	or	distills
	syl	dis+tils
	pos	vb.
distills	infl
	head	distil
	or	distils
	syl	dis+tills
	pos	vb.
distilling	infl
	head	distil
	syl	dis+til+ling
	pos	vb.
distilled	infl
	head	distil
	syl	dis+tilled.
	pos	vb.
distil	1.
	or	distill
	syl	dis+til
	pron	<dis1til>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject to or undergo distillation. See also { {rectify} (sense 2).}
distil	2.
	or	distill
	syl	dis+til
	pron	<dis1til>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out or off
	def	to purify, separate, or concentrate, or be purified, separated, or concentrated by distillation.
distil	3.
	or	distill
	syl	dis+til
	pron	<dis1til>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obtain or be obtained by distillation.
	exam	1	to distil whisky.
distil	4.
	or	distill
	syl	dis+til
	pron	<dis1til>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exude or give off (a substance) in drops or small quantities.
distil	5.
	or	distill
	syl	dis+til
	pron	<dis1til>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract the essence of as if by distillation.
distillable	sub
	head	distil
	syl	dis+1till+a:ble
	pos	adj.
distillate	1.
	syl	dis+til+late
	pron	<1distilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {distillation}. the product of distillation.
distillate	2.
	syl	dis+til+late
	pron	<1distilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a concentrated essence.
distillment	alt
	head	distillation
	or	distillation
	syl	dis+till+ment
	pos	n.
distillation	1.
	or	distillment
	syl	dis+til+la+tion
	pron	<2disti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or product of distilling.
distillation	2.
	or	distillment
	syl	dis+til+la+tion
	pron	<2disti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of evaporating or boiling a liquid and condensing its vapour.
distillation	3.
	or	distillment
	syl	dis+til+la+tion
	pron	<2disti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	purification or separation of mixture by using different evaporation rates or boiling points of their components. See also {fractional distillation}.
distillation	4.
	or	distillment
	syl	dis+til+la+tion
	pron	<2disti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of obtaining the essence or an extract of a substance, usually by heating it in a solvent.
distillation	5.
	or	distillment
	syl	dis+til+la+tion
	pron	<2disti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {distillate} (sense 1).}
distillation	6.
	or	distillment
	syl	dis+til+la+tion
	pron	<2disti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a concentrated essence.
distillatory	sub
	head	distillation
	syl	dis+1til+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
distiller	0.
	syl	dis+till+er
	pron	<di1stil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or organization that distils, esp. a company that makes spirits.
distilleries	infl
	head	distillery
	syl	dis+till+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
distillery	0.
	syl	dis+till+er:y
	pron	<di1stil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where alcoholic drinks, etc., are made by distillation.
distinct	ety	C14: from Latin distinctus, from distinguere to #7distinguish 
distinct	1.
	syl	dis+tinct
	pron	<di1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily sensed or understood; clear; precise.
distinct	2.
	syl	dis+tinct
	pron	<di1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by from
	def	not the same (as); separate (from); distinguished (from).
distinct	3.
	syl	dis+tinct
	pron	<di1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not alike; different.
distinct	4.
	syl	dis+tinct
	pron	<di1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp; clear.
distinct	5.
	syl	dis+tinct
	pron	<di1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	recognizable; definite.
	exam	1	a distinct improve?!ment.
distinct	6.
	syl	dis+tinct
	pron	<di1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	explicit; unequivocal.
distinctly	sub
	head	distinct
	syl	dis+1tinct+ly
	pos	adv.
distinctness	sub
	head	distinct
	syl	dis+1tinct+ness
	pos	n.
distinction	1.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of distinguishing or differentiating.
distinction	2.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing feature.
distinction	3.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being different or distinguishable.
distinction	4.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	special honour, recognition, or fame.
distinction	5.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	excellence of character; distinctive qualities.
	exam	1	a man of distinction.
distinction	6.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	distinguished appearance.
distinction	7.
	syl	dis+tinc+tion
	pron	<di1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol of honour or rank.
distinctive	1.
	syl	dis+tinc+tive
	pron	<di1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving or tending to distinguish.
distinctive	2.
	syl	dis+tinc+tive
	pron	<di1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting one of a set of minimal features of a phoneme in a given language that serve to distinguish it from other phonemes. The distinctive features of /#800215 p/#800216 in English are that it is voiceless, bilabial, non-nasal, and plosive; /#800217 b/#800218 is voiced, bilabial, non-nasal, and plosive: the two differ by the distinctive feature of voice.
distinctively	sub
	head	distinctive
	syl	dis+1tinc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
distinctiveness	sub
	head	distinctive
	syl	dis+1tinc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
distingu'e	0.
	syl	dis+tin+gu*'e
	pron	French. <dist*~e1gA>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinguished or noble.
distinguish	ety	C16: from Latin distinguere to separate, discriminate
distinguish	1.
	syl	dis+tin+guish
	pron	<di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by between or among
	def	to make, show, or recognize a difference or differences (between or among); differentiate (between).
distinguish	2.
	syl	dis+tin+guish
	pron	<di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be a distinctive feature of; characterize.
distinguish	3.
	syl	dis+tin+guish
	pron	<di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make out; perceive.
distinguish	4.
	syl	dis+tin+guish
	pron	<di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mark for a special honour or title.
distinguish	5.
	syl	dis+tin+guish
	pron	<di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (oneself) noteworthy.
	exam	1	he distinguished himself by his coward?!ice.
distinguish	6.
	syl	dis+tin+guish
	pron	<di1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to classify; categorize.
	exam	1	we distinguished three species.
distinguishable	sub
	head	distinguish
	syl	dis+1tin+guish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
distinguishably	sub
	head	distinguish
	syl	dis+1tin+guish+a:bly
	pos	adv.
distinguisher	sub
	head	distinguish
	syl	dis+1tin+guish+er
	pos	n.
distinguishingly	sub
	head	distinguish
	syl	dis+1tin+guish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
distinguished	1.
	syl	dis+tin+guished
	pron	<di1stiGgwiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	noble or dignified in appearance or behaviour.
distinguished	2.
	syl	dis+tin+guished
	pron	<di1stiGgwiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	eminent; famous; celebrated.
distort	ety	C16: from Latin distortus misshapen, from distorqu*_ere to turn different ways, from #7dis -%1#7+ torqu*_ere to twist
distort	1.
	syl	dis+tort
	pron	<di1stc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to twist or pull out of shape; make bent or misshapen; contort; deform.
distort	2.
	syl	dis+tort
	pron	<di1stc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter or misrepresent (facts, motives, etc.).
distort	3.
	syl	dis+tort
	pron	<di1stc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to reproduce or amplify (a signal) inaccurately, changing the shape of the waveform.
distorted	sub
	head	distort
	syl	dis+1tort+ed
	pos	adj.
distortedly	sub
	head	distort
	syl	dis+1tort+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
distortedness	sub
	head	distort
	syl	dis+1tort+ed+ness
	pos	n.
distorter	sub
	head	distort
	syl	dis+1tort+er
	pos	n.
distortive	sub
	head	distort
	syl	dis+1tor+tive
	pos	adj.
distortion	1.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of distort?!ing or the state of being distorted.
distortion	2.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is distorted.
distortion	3.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aberration of a lens or optical system in which the magnification varies with the lateral distance from the axis.
distortion	4.a.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an undesired change in the shape of an electrical wave or signal.
distortion	4.b.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of such a change in waveform, esp. a loss of clarity in radio reception or sound reproduction.
distortion	5.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a change in perception so that it does not correspond to reality.
distortion	6.
	syl	dis+tor+tion
	pron	<di1stc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the alteration of unconscious thoughts to let them appear in consciousness.
distortional	sub
	head	distortion
	syl	dis+1tor+tion+al
	pos	adj.
distr	1.
	syl	distr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	distribution.
distr	2.
	syl	distr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	distributor.
distract	ety	C14: from Latin distractus perplexed, from distrahere to pull in different directions, from #7dis -%1#7+ trahere to drag
distract	1.
	syl	dis+tract
	pron	<di1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to draw the attention of (a person) away from something.
distract	2.
	syl	dis+tract
	pron	<di1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide or confuse the attention of (a person).
distract	3.
	syl	dis+tract
	pron	<di1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to amuse or entertain.
distract	4.
	syl	dis+tract
	pron	<di1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trouble greatly.
distract	5.
	syl	dis+tract
	pron	<di1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make mad.
distracter	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+1tract+er
	pos	n.
distractible	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+1tract+i:ble
	pos	adj.
distractibility	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+2tract+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
distracting	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+1tract+ing
	pos	adj.
distractingly	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+1tract+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
distractive	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+1trac+tive
	pos	adj.
distractively	sub
	head	distract
	syl	dis+1trac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
distracted	1.
	syl	dis+tract+ed
	pron	<di1str@ktid>
	pos	adj.
	def	bewildered; confused.
distracted	2.
	syl	dis+tract+ed
	pron	<di1str@ktid>
	pos	adj.
	def	mad.
distractedly	sub
	head	distracted
	syl	dis+1tract+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
distractedness	sub
	head	distracted
	syl	dis+1tract+ed+ness
	pos	n.
distraction	1.
	syl	dis+trac+tion
	pron	<di1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of distracting or the state of being distracted.
distraction	2.
	syl	dis+trac+tion
	pron	<di1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves as a diversion or entertainment.
distraction	3.
	syl	dis+trac+tion
	pron	<di1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interruption; an obstacle to concentration.
distraction	4.
	syl	dis+trac+tion
	pron	<di1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mental turmoil or madness.
distrain	ety	C13: from Old French destreindre, from Latin distringere to impede, from #7dis -%1#7+ stringere to draw tight
distrain	0.
	syl	dis+train
	pron	<di1strAn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to seize (personal property) by way of distress.
distrainable	sub
	head	distrain
	syl	dis+1train+a:ble
	pos	adj.
distrainment	sub
	head	distrain
	syl	dis+1train+ment
	pos	n.
distrainor	sub
	head	distrain
	or	distrainer
	syl	dis+1trai+nor
	pos	n.
distrainer	sub
	head	distrain
	or	distrainor
	syl	dis+1train+er
	pos	n.
distrainee	0.
	syl	dis+train:ee
	pron	<2distrA1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person whose property has been seized by way of distraint.
distraint	0.
	syl	dis+traint
	pron	<di1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act or process of distraining; distress.
distrait	ety	C18: from French, from distraire to #7distract 
distrait	0.
	syl	dis+trait
	pron	<di1strA>, French <di1stre>
	pos	adj.
	def	absent-minded; ab?!stracted.
distraught	ety	C14: changed from obsolete distract through influence of obsolete straught, past participle of #7stretch 
distraught	1.
	syl	dis+traught
	pron	<di1strc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	distracted or agitated.
distraught	2.
	syl	dis+traught
	pron	<di1strc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	mad.
distress	ety	C13: from Old French destresse distress, via Vulgar Latin, from Latin districtus divided in mind; see #7distrain 
distress	1.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause mental pain to; upset badly.
distress	2.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to subject to financial or other trouble.
distress	3.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common word for {distrain}.
distress	4.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to compel.
distress	5.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	mental pain; anguish.
distress	6.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of distress?!ing or the state of being distressed.
distress	7.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	physical or financial trouble.
in distress	8.
	head	distress
	syl	in distress.
	usage	of a ship, aircraft, etc.
	def	in dire need of help.
distress	9.a.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of or in satisfaction of a debt, claim, etc.; distraint.
distress	9.b.
	syl	dis+tress
	pron	<di1stres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the property thus seized.
distressful	sub
	head	distress
	syl	dis+1tress+ful
	pos	adj.
distressfully	sub
	head	distress
	syl	dis+1tress+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
distressfulness	sub
	head	distress
	syl	dis+1tress+ful+ness
	pos	n.
distressing	sub
	head	distress
	syl	dis+1tress+ing
	pos	adj.
distressingly	sub
	head	distress
	syl	dis+1tress+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
distressed	1.
	syl	dis+tressed
	pron	<di1strest>
	pos	adj.
	def	much troubled; upset; af?!flicted.
distressed	2.
	syl	dis+tressed
	pron	<di1strest>
	pos	adj.
	def	in financial straits; poor.
distressed	3.
	syl	dis+tressed
	pron	<di1strest>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	another word for { {depressed} (sense 4).}
distress merchandise	0.
	syl	dis+tress mer+chan+dise
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	goods sold at reduced prices in order to pay overdue debts, etc.
distributaries	infl
	head	distributary
	syl	dis+trib:u+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
distributary	0.
	syl	dis+trib:u+tar:y
	pron	<di1stribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several outlet streams draining a river, esp. on a delta.
distribute	ety	C15: from Latin distribuere from #7dis -%1#7+ tribuere to give
distribute	1.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give out in shares; dispense.
distribute	2.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand out or deliver.
	exam	1	to distribute handbills.
distribute	3.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to spread throughout a space or area.
	exam	1	gulls are distributed along the west coast.
distribute	4.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to divide into classes or categories; classify.
	exam	1	these books are distributed in four main categories.
distribute	5.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to return (used type) to the correct positions in the type case.
distribute	6.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to use (a term) so that it refers to all members of the class it designates.
distribute	7.
	syl	dis+trib+ute
	pron	<di1stribju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to dispense (justice).
distributable	sub
	head	distribute
	syl	dis+1trib+ut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
distributed term	0.
	syl	dis+trib+ut+ed term
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a term referring to every member of the class it designates, as in
distributee	0.
	syl	dis+trib:u+tee
	pron	<di2stribju1tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person entitled to share in the estate of an intestate.
distribution	1.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of distributing or the state or manner of being distributed.
distribution	2.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or portion distributed.
distribution	3.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	arrangement or location.
distribution	4.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the transporting, merchandising, and marketing of goods from producer to consumer.
distribution	5.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the division of the total income of a community among its members, esp. between labour incomes (wages and salaries) and property incomes (rents, interest, and dividends).
distribution	6.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a set of values with reference to their theoretical or observed frequency.
	exam	1	a cumulative distribution.
distribution	7.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<2distri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the apportioning of the estate of a deceased intestate among the persons entitled to share in it.
distributional	sub
	head	distribution
	syl	dis+tri+1bu+tion+al
	pos	adj.
distribution function	0.
	syl	dis+tri+bu+tion func+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a function obtained by summing a discrete density or integrating a continuous density from which can be derived cumulative frequencies for any value within the range of the original density. See also { {density} (sense 6).}
distributive	1.
	syl	dis+trib:u+tive
	pron	<di1stribjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or relating to distribution.
distributive	2.
	syl	dis+trib:u+tive
	pron	<di1stribjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	referring separately to the individual people or items in a group, as the words and
distributive	3.
	syl	dis+trib:u+tive
	pron	<di1stribjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths., logic. of an operation
	def	leading to the same result whether performed before or after a second specified operation.
	exam	1	multiplication is distributive over addition in a (b+c) =ab+ac.
distributive	4.
	syl	dis+trib:u+tive
	pron	<di1stribjutiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a distributive word.
distributively	sub
	head	distributive
	syl	dis+1trib:u+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
distributiveness	sub
	head	distributive
	syl	dis+1trib:u+tive+ness
	pos	n.
distributer	alt
	head	distributor
	or	distributor
	syl	dis+trib:ut+er
	pron	<di1stribjut*>
	pos	n.
distributor	1.
	or	distributer
	syl	dis+trib:u+tor
	pron	<di1stribjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that distributes.
distributor	2.
	or	distributer
	syl	dis+trib:u+tor
	pron	<di1stribjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wholesaler or middleman engaged in the distribution of a category of goods, esp. to retailers in a specific area.
distributor	3.
	or	distributer
	syl	dis+trib:u+tor
	pron	<di1stribjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the device in a petrol engine that distributes the high-tension voltage to the sparking plugs in the sequence of the firing order.
district	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin districtus area of jurisdiction, from Latin distringere to stretch out; see #7distrain 
district	1.a.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land marked off for administrative or other purposes.
district	1.b.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	district nurse.
district	2.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a locality separated by geographical attributes; region.
district	3.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	def	any subdivision of any territory, region, etc.
district	4.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Wales
	def	any of the subdivisions of the nonmetropolitan counties that elects a council responsible for local planning, housing, rates, etc. See also {metropolitan district}.
district	5.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland until 1975
	def	a landward division of a county.
district	6.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland after 1975
	def	any of the 47 subdivisions of the regions that elect a council responsible for environmental health services, housing, etc.
district	7.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 26 areas into which Northern Ireland has been divided since 1973. Elected district councils are responsible for environmental health services etc.
district	8.
	syl	dis+trict
	pron	<1distrikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into districts.
district attorney	0.
	syl	dis+trict at+tor+ney
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the state prosecuting officer in a specified judicial district.
district court	0.a.
	syl	dis+trict court
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a federal trial court serving a federal judicial district.
district court	0.b.
	syl	dis+trict court
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; in some states
	def	a court having general jurisdiction in a state judicial district.
District of Columbia	0.
	syl	Dis+trict of Co+lum+bi:a
	pos	n.
	def	a federal district of the eastern U.S., coextensive with the federal capital, Washington. Pop.: 756510 (1970). Area: 178 sq. km (69 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {D.C}. or (with zip code) {DC}.
distringas	ety	from Latin: you shall distrain (the opening word of the writ)
distringas	0.
	syl	dis+trin+gas
	pron	<dis1triGg@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a writ directing a sheriff to distrain.
Distrito Federal	0.
	syl	Dis+tri+to Fe+de+ral
	pron	Portuguese <dis1tritu> <fAdA1ral>
	pos	n.
	def	a district in S central Brazil, containing Bras*'ilia: detached from Goi*'as state in 1960. Pop.: 538351 (1970). Area: 5814 sq. km (2267 sq. miles).
distrust	1.
	syl	dis+trust
	pron	<dis1tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to regard as untrustworthy or dishonest.
distrust	2.
	syl	dis+trust
	pron	<dis1tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	suspicion; doubt.
distruster	sub
	head	distrust
	syl	dis+1trust+er
	pos	n.
distrustful	sub
	head	distrust
	syl	dis+1trust+ful
	pos	adj.
distrustfully	sub
	head	distrust
	syl	dis+1trust+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
distrustfulness	sub
	head	distrust
	syl	dis+1trust+ful+ness
	pos	n.
disturb	ety	C13: from Latin disturb*_are, from #7dis -%1#7+ turb*_are to confuse
disturb	1.
	syl	dis+turb
	pron	<di1stR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intrude on; interrupt.
disturb	2.
	syl	dis+turb
	pron	<di1stR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy or interrupt the quietness or peace of.
disturb	3.
	syl	dis+turb
	pron	<di1stR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disarrange; muddle.
disturb	4.
	syl	dis+turb
	pron	<di1stR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to upset or agitate; trouble.
	exam	1	I am disturbed at your bad news.
disturb	5.
	syl	dis+turb
	pron	<di1stR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inconvenience; put out.
	exam	1	don't disturb yourself on my account.
disturber	sub
	head	disturb
	syl	dis+1turb+er
	pos	n.
disturbingly	sub
	head	disturb
	syl	dis+1turb+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
disturbance	1.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disturbing or the state of being disturbed.
disturbance	2.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an interruption or intrusion.
disturbance	3.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an unruly outburst or tumult.
disturbance	4.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an interference with another's rights.
disturbance	5.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a minor movement of the earth causing a small earthquake.
disturbance	6.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a small depression.
disturbance	7.
	syl	dis+turb+ance
	pron	<di1stR:b*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mental or emotional disorder.
disturbed	0.
	syl	dis+turbed
	pron	<di1stR:bd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	emotionally upset, troubled, or maladjusted.
disulfiram	ety	C20: from tetraethylthiu ram disulfide 
disulfiram	0.
	syl	di+sul+fi+ram
	pron	<2dIs^l1fi*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug used in the treatment of alcoholism that acts by inducing nausea and vomiting following ingestion of alcohol.
disulphate	0.
	syl	di+sul+phate
	pron	<dI1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyrosulphate}.
disulphide	0.
	syl	di+sul+phide
	pron	<dI1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	any chemical compound containing two sulphur atoms per molecule. Also called (not in tech?!nical usage): {bisulphide}.
disulphuric acid	0.
	syl	di+sul+phu+ric ac:id
	pron	<2dIs^l1fju*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyrosulphuric acid}.
disunite	1.
	syl	dis+u:nite
	pron	<2disju1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or become separate; disrupt.
disunite	2.
	syl	dis+u:nite
	pron	<2disju1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set at variance; estrange. &- {dis+#!un+ion} {@!dis+u@.#!nit+er}
disunities	infl
	head	disunity
	syl	dis+u:ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
disunity	0.
	syl	dis+u:ni:ty
	pron	<dis1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	dissension or disagreement.
disuse	0.
	syl	dis+use
	pron	<dis1ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being unused; neglect (often in the phrases {in} {into disuse}) .
disused	0.
	syl	dis+used
	pron	<dis1ju:zd>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer used.
	exam	1	a disused mine.
disyllable	0.
	syl	di+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1dIsil*bL>, <di1sil->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dis?!syllable}.
disyllabic	sub
	head	disyllable
	syl	di+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2dIsi1l@bik>, <2di->
	pos	adj.
dit	0.
	syl	dit
	pron	<dit>
	def	the short sound used, in combination with the long sound in the spoken representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes. Compare { {dot%1} (sense 6).}
dita	ety	C19: from Tagalog
dita	0.
	syl	di:ta
	pron	<1dEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apocynaceous shrub, of tropical Africa and Asia, having large shiny whorled leaves and medicinal bark.
ditch	ety	Old English d*_ic; related to Old Saxon d*_ik, Old Norse d*_iki, Middle High German t*_ich dyke, pond, Latin f*_igere to stick, see #7dyke 
ditch	1.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow channel dug in the earth, usually used for drainage, irrigation, or as a boundary marker.
ditch	2.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	n.
	def	any small, natural waterway.
ditch	3.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	either of the gutters at the side of a tenpin bowling lane.
last ditch	4.
	head	ditch
	syl	last ditch.
	def	a last resort or place of last defence.
ditch	5.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a ditch or ditches in (a piece of ground).
ditch	6.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to edge with a ditch.
ditch	7.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to crash or be crashed, esp. deliberately, as to avoid more unpleasant circumstances.
	exam	1	he had to ditch the car.
ditch	8.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to abandon or discard.
	exam	1	to ditch a girlfriend.
ditch	9.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to land (an aircraft) on water in an emergency.
ditch	10.
	syl	ditch
	pron	<diC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to evade.
	exam	1	to ditch the police.
ditcher	sub
	head	ditch
	syl	ditch+er
	pos	n.
ditchless	sub
	head	ditch
	syl	ditch+less
	pos	adj.
ditheism	1.
	syl	di+the:ism
	pron	<1dITE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the belief in two equal gods.
ditheism	2.
	syl	di+the:ism
	pron	<1dITE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the belief that two equal principles reign over the world, one good and one evil. &- {#!di+the@.ist}
ditheistic	sub
	head	ditheism
	syl	di+the:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
dither	ety	C17: variant of C14 (northern English dialect) didder, of uncertain origin
dither	1.
	syl	dith+er
	pron	<1diD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to be uncertain or indecisive.
dither	2.
	syl	dith+er
	pron	<1diD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to be in an agitated state.
dither	3.
	syl	dith+er
	pron	<1diD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tremble, as with cold. {~}
dither	4.
	syl	dith+er
	pron	<1diD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a state of indecision.
dither	5.
	syl	dith+er
	pron	<1diD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a state of agitation.
ditherer	sub
	head	dither
	syl	dith+er+er
	pos	n.
dithionite	0.
	syl	di+thi:o+nite
	pron	<dI1TI*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of dithionous acid. Also called: {hyposulphite, hydrosulphite}.
dithionous acid	ety	from #7di- %1#7+ thion-, from Greek theion sulphur+-#7ous 
dithionous acid	0.
	syl	di+thi:o+nous ac:id
	pron	<dI1TI*n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable dibasic acid known only in solution and in the form of dithionite salts. It is a powerful reducing agent. Formula: H\2S\2O\4. Also called: {hyposulphurous acid, hydrosulphurous acid}.
dithyramb	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ithyrambus, from Greek dithurambos; related to iambos #7iambus 
dithyramb	1.
	syl	dith:y+ramb
	pron	<1diTi2r@m>, <-2r@mb>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a passionate choral hymn in honour of Dionysus; the forerunner of Greek drama.
dithyramb	2.
	syl	dith:y+ramb
	pron	<1diTi2r@m>, <-2r@mb>
	pos	n.
	def	any utterance or a piece of writing that resembles this.
dithyrambic	1.
	syl	dith:y+ram+bic
	pron	<2diTi1r@mbik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of or relating to a dithyramb.
dithyrambic	2.
	syl	dith:y+ram+bic
	pron	<2diTi1r@mbik>
	pos	adj.
	def	passionately eloquent.
dithyrambically	sub
	head	dithyrambic
	syl	dith:y+1ram+bi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dittander	0.
	syl	dit+tan+der
	pron	<di1t@nd*>, <1ditN->
	pos	n.
	def	a cruciferous plant, of coastal regions of Europe, N Africa, and SW Asia, with clusters of small white flowers.
dittany	ety	C14: from Old French ditan, from Latin dictamnus, from Greek diktamnon, perhaps from Dikt*_e, mountain in Crete
dittanies	infl
	head	dittany
	syl	dit+ta+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dittany	1.
	syl	dit+ta+ny
	pron	<1dit*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic Cretan plant, with pink drooping flowers: formerly credited with great medicinal properties: family (labiates).
dittany	2.
	syl	dit+ta+ny
	pron	<1dit*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stone mint}. a North American labiate plant, with clusters of purplish flowers.
dittany	3.
	syl	dit+ta+ny
	pron	<1dit*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gas plant}.
ditto	ety	C17: from Italian (Tuscan dialect), variant of detto said, from dicere to say, from Latin
dittos	infl
	head	ditto
	syl	dit+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ditto	1.
	syl	dit+to
	pron	<1dit*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the aforementioned; the above; the same. Used in accounts, lists, etc., to avoid repetition and symbolized by two small marks ($,#800219) known as {ditto marks}, placed under the thing repeated. Abbrev.: {do}.
ditto	2.a.
	syl	dit+to
	pron	<1dit*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a duplicate.
ditto	2.b.
	syl	dit+to
	pron	<1dit*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ditto copy.
ditto	3.
	syl	dit+to
	pron	<1dit*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the same way.
ditto	4.
	syl	dit+to
	pron	<1dit*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	sentence substitute. Informal.
	def	used to avoid repeating or to confirm agreement with an immediately preceding sentence.
dittos	infl
	head	ditto
	syl	dit+tos
	pos	vb.
dittoing	infl
	head	ditto
	syl	dit+to+ing
	pos	vb.
dittoed	infl
	head	ditto
	syl	dit+toed.
	pos	vb.
ditto	5.
	syl	dit+to
	pron	<1dit*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to copy; repeat.
dittographies	infl
	head	dittography
	syl	dit+tog+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dittography	1.
	syl	dit+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<di1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the unintentional repetition of letters or words.
dittography	2.
	syl	dit+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<di1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage of manuscript demonstrating dittography.
dittographic	sub
	head	dittography
	syl	dit+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2dit*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
ditty	ety	C13: from Old French ditie poem, from ditier to compose, from Latin dict*_are #7dictate 
ditties	infl
	head	ditty
	syl	dit+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ditty	0.
	syl	dit+ty
	pron	<1diti>
	pos	n.
	def	a short simple song or poem.
ditty bag	ety	C19: perhaps from obsolete dutty calico, from Hindi dh*_ot*_i loincloth, #7dhoti 
ditty bag	0.
	syl	dit+ty bag
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor's cloth bag for personal belongings or tools. A box used for these purposes is termed a {ditty box}.
Diu	0.
	syl	Di:u
	pron	<1dEu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small island off the NW coast of India: together with a mainland area, it formed a district of Portuguese India (1535-1961); became part of the Indian Union Territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu in 1962.
diuresis	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek diourein to urinate+-#7sis 
diuresis	0.
	syl	di+u:re:sis
	pron	<2dIju1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	excretion of an unusually large quantity of urine.
diuretic	1.
	syl	di+u:ret+ic
	pron	<2dIju1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting to increase the flow of urine.
diuretic	2.
	syl	di+u:ret+ic
	pron	<2dIju1retik>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that increases the flow of urine.
diuretically	sub
	head	diuretic
	syl	di+u:1ret:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
diureticalness	sub
	head	diuretic
	syl	di+u:1ret:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
diurnal	ety	C15: from Late Latin diurn*_alis, from Latin diurnus, from di*_es day
diurnal	1.
	syl	di+ur+nal
	pron	<dI1R:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening during the day or daily.
diurnal	2.
	syl	di+ur+nal
	pron	<dI1R:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	open during the day and closed at night.
diurnal	3.
	syl	di+ur+nal
	pron	<dI1R:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	active during the day.
diurnal	xref
	syl	di+ur+nal
	pron	<dI1R:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {nocturnal}.
diurnal	4.
	syl	di+ur+nal
	pron	<dI1R:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a service book containing all the canonical hours except matins.
diurnally	sub
	head	diurnal
	syl	di+1ur+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
diurnal parallax	0.
	syl	di+ur+nal par+al+lax
	pos	n.
	def	See { {parallax} (sense 2).}
div	H1.0.
	syl	div
	pron	<div>
	qual	Maths.
	def	short for { {divergence} (sense 4).}
div	ety	C20: probably shortened and changed from #7deviant 
div	H2.0.
	syl	div
	pron	<div>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prison slang.
	def	a stupid or foolish person.
div	1.
	syl	div.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	divide(d).
div	2.
	syl	div.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dividend.
div	3.
	syl	div.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	division.
div	4.
	syl	div.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	di?!vorce(d).
diva	ety	C19: via Italian from Latin: a goddess, from d*_ivus #7divine 
divas	infl
	head	diva
	or	dive
	syl	di:vas
	pron	<-vi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dive	infl
	head	diva
	or	divas
	syl	di:ve
	pron	<-vi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diva	0.
	syl	di:va
	pron	<1dEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly distinguished female singer; prima donna.
divagate	ety	C16: from Latin #7di -%2#7+ vag*_ar*_i to wander
divagate	0.
	syl	di+va+gate
	pron	<1dIv*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to digress or wander.
divagation	sub
	head	divagate
	syl	di+va+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
divalent	1.
	syl	di+va+lent
	pron	<dI1vAl*nt>, <1dI2vA->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of two.
divalent	2.
	syl	di+va+lent
	pron	<dI1vAl*nt>, <1dI2vA->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having two valencies.
divalent	xref
	syl	di+va+lent
	pron	<dI1vAl*nt>, <1dI2vA->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	Also: {bivalent}.
divalency	sub
	head	divalent
	syl	di+1va+lency
	pos	n.
divan	ety	C16: from Turkish d*_iv*_an, from Persian d*_iw*_an 
divan	1.a.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a backless sofa or couch, designed to be set against a wall.
divan	1.b.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed resembling such a couch.
divan	2.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a room for smoking and drinking, as in a coffee shop.
divan	3.a.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim law court, council chamber, or counting house.
divan	3.b.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim council of state.
divan	4.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of poems.
divan	5.
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim law
	def	an account book.
divan	xref
	syl	di+van
	pron	<di1v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also {(for senses 2-5): {diwan.}}
divaricate	ety	C17: from Latin d*_iv*_aric*_are to stretch apart, from #7di -%2#7+ v*_aric*_are to stand astride
divaricate	1.
	syl	di+var:i+cate
	pron	<dI1v@ri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of branches
	def	to diverge at a wide angle.
divaricate	2.
	syl	di+var:i+cate
	pron	<dI1v@rikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	branch?!ing widely; forked.
divaricately	sub
	head	divaricate
	syl	di+1var:i+cate+ly
	pos	adv.
divaricatingly	sub
	head	divaricate
	syl	di+1var:i+2cat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
divarication	sub
	head	divaricate
	syl	di+2var:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
divaricator	0.
	syl	di+var:i+ca+tor
	pron	<dI1v@ri2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a muscle in brachiopods that controls the opening of the shell.
dive	ety	Old English d*_yfan; related to Old Norse d*_yfa to dip, Frisian d*_ivi; see #7deep, dip 
dives	infl
	head	dive
	syl	dives
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
diving	infl
	head	dive
	or	dove
	syl	div+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
dived	infl
	head	dive
	or	dived
	syl	dived
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
dove	infl
	head	dive
	or	diving
	syl	dove
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S.
dived	infl
	head	dive
	or	dived
	syl	dived.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S.
dive	1.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to plunge headfirst into water.
dive	2.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a submarine, swimmer, etc.
	def	to submerge under water.
dive	3.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to fly (an aircraft) in a steep nose-down descending path, or (of an aircraft) to fly in such a path.
dive	4.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to rush, go, or reach quickly, as in a headlong plunge.
	exam	1	he dived for the ball.
dive	5.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to dip or put (one's hand) quickly or forcefully (into).
	exam	1	to dive into one's pocket.
dive	6.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or into
	def	to involve oneself (in something); as in eating food. {~}
dive	7.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a headlong plunge into water, esp. one of several formalized movements executed as a sport.
dive	8.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an act or instance of diving.
dive	9.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a steep nose-down descent of an aircraft.
dive	10.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a disreputable or seedy bar or club.
dive	11.
	syl	dive
	pron	<dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Boxing slang.
	def	the act of a boxer pretending to be knocked down or out.
	exam	1	he took a dive in the fourth round.
dive-bomb	0.
	syl	dive-bomb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bomb (a target) using or in the manner of a dive bomber.
dive bomber	0.
	syl	dive bomb+er
	pos	n.
	def	a military aircraft designed to release its bombs on a target during a steep dive.
dive brake	0.
	syl	dive brake
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {air brake}.
diver	1.
	syl	div+er
	pron	<1dIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that dives.
diver	2.
	syl	div+er
	pron	<1dIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works or explores underwater.
diver	3.
	syl	div+er
	pron	<1dIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the genus family and order of northern oceans, having a straight pointed bill, small wings, and a long body: noted for swiftness and skill in swimming and diving. U.S. name: {loon}.
diver	4.
	syl	div+er
	pron	<1dIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other diving birds.
diverge	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin d*_ivergere, from Latin #7di -%2#7+ vergere to turn
diverge	1.
	syl	di+verge
	pron	<dI1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or cause to separate and go in different directions from a point.
diverge	2.
	syl	di+verge
	pron	<dI1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be at variance; differ.
	exam	1	our opinions diverge.
diverge	3.
	syl	di+verge
	pron	<dI1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deviate from a prescribed course.
diverge	4.
	syl	di+verge
	pron	<dI1vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Maths. of a series
	def	to have no limit.
divergence	1.
	syl	di+ver+gence
	pron	<dI1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or result of diverging or the amount by which something diverges.
divergence	2.
	syl	di+ver+gence
	pron	<dI1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being divergent.
divergence	3.
	syl	di+ver+gence
	pron	<dI1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the outflowing of airstreams from a particular area, caused by expanding air.
divergence	4.a.
	syl	di+ver+gence
	pron	<dI1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the scalar product of the operator, $V#800220 , and a vector function, {A} , where $V#800221 = {i} $6/$6 + {j} $6/$6 + {k} $6/$6 , and {i} , {j} , and {k} are unit vectors. Usually written: $V#800228. {A} , div {A} . Compare { {curl} (sense 12),} { {gradient} (sense 4).} {b} the property of being divergent.
divergence	5.
	syl	di+ver+gence
	pron	<dI1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the spreading of a stream of electrons as a result of their mutual electrostatic repulsion.
divergence	xref
	syl	di+ver+gence
	pron	<dI1vR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 1, 2): {divergency}.
divergent	1.
	syl	di+ver+gent
	pron	<dI1vR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	diverging or causing divergence.
divergent	2.
	syl	di+ver+gent
	pron	<dI1vR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a series
	def	having no limit; not convergent.
divergently	sub
	head	divergent
	syl	di+1ver+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
divergent thinking	0.
	syl	di+ver+gent think+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	thinking in which many different ideas or solutions are generated from a single idea or problem. Compare {convergent thinking}.
divers	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin d*_iversus turned in different directions; see #7divert 
divers	0.a.
	syl	di+vers
	pron	<1dIv*z>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	various; sundry; some.
divers	0.b.
	syl	di+vers
	pron	<1dIv*z>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; pl.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	exam	1	divers of them.
diverse	ety	C13: from Latin d*_iversus; see #7divers 
diverse	1.
	syl	di+verse
	pron	<dI1vR:s>, <1dIvR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having variety; assorted.
diverse	2.
	syl	di+verse
	pron	<dI1vR:s>, <1dIvR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinct in kind.
diversely	sub
	head	diverse
	syl	di+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
diverseness	sub
	head	diverse
	syl	di+1verse+ness
	pos	n.
diversification	1.
	syl	di+ver+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<dI2vR:sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the practice of varying products, operations, etc., in order to spread risk, expand, exploit spare capacity, etc.
diversification	2.
	syl	di+ver+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<dI2vR:sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in regional planning policies
	def	the attempt to provide regions with an adequate variety of industries.
diversification	3.
	syl	di+ver+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<dI2vR:sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of diversifying.
diversiform	0.
	syl	di+ver+si+form
	pron	<dI1vR:si2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having various forms.
diversify	ety	C15: from Old French diversifier, from Medieval Latin d*_iversific*_are, from Latin d*_iversus #7diverse+ facere to make
diversifies	infl
	head	diversify
	syl	di+ver+si+fies
	pos	vb.
diversifying	infl
	head	diversify
	syl	di+ver+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
diversified	infl
	head	diversify
	syl	di+ver+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
diversify	1.
	syl	di+ver+si+fy
	pron	<dI1vR:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create different forms of; variegate; vary.
diversify	2.
	syl	di+ver+si+fy
	pron	<dI1vR:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an enterprise
	def	to vary (products, operations, etc.) in order to spread risk, expand, etc.
diversify	3.
	syl	di+ver+si+fy
	pron	<dI1vR:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distribute (investments) among several securities in order to spread risk.
diversifiable	sub
	head	diversify
	syl	di+1ver+si+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
diversifiability	sub
	head	diversify
	syl	di+2ver+si+2fi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
diversifier	sub
	head	diversify
	syl	di+1ver+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
diversion	1.
	syl	di+ver+sion
	pron	<dI1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of diverting from a specified course.
diversion	2.
	syl	di+ver+sion
	pron	<dI1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an official detour used by traffic when a main route is closed.
diversion	3.
	syl	di+ver+sion
	pron	<dI1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that distracts from business, etc.; amusement.
diversion	4.
	syl	di+ver+sion
	pron	<dI1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a feint attack designed to draw an enemy away from the main attack.
diversional	sub
	head	diversion
	or	diversionary
	syl	di+1ver+sion+al
	pos	adj.
diversionary	sub
	head	diversion
	or	diversional
	syl	di+1ver+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
diversity	1.
	syl	di+ver+si:ty
	pron	<dI1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being different or varied.
diversity	2.
	syl	di+ver+si:ty
	pron	<dI1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of difference.
divert	ety	C15: from French divertir, from Latin d*_ivertere to turn aside, from #7di -%2#7+ vertere to turn
divert	1.
	syl	di+vert
	pron	<dI1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn (a person or thing) aside from a course; deflect.
divert	2.
	syl	di+vert
	pron	<dI1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entertain; amuse.
divert	3.
	syl	di+vert
	pron	<dI1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distract the attention of.
divertedly	sub
	head	divert
	syl	di+1vert+ed+ly
	pos	adj.
diverter	sub
	head	divert
	syl	di+1vert+er
	pos	n.
divertible	sub
	head	divert
	syl	di+1vert+i:ble
	pos	adj.
divertingly	sub
	head	divert
	syl	di+1vert+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
divertive	sub
	head	divert
	syl	di+1ver+tive
	pos	adj.
diverticulitis	0.
	syl	di+ver+tic:u+li+tis
	pron	<2dIv*2tikju1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of one or more diverticula, esp. of the colon.
diverticulosis	ety	from New Latin, from #7diverticulum+ -#7osis 
diverticulosis	0.
	syl	di+ver+tic:u+lo+sis
	pron	<2dIv*2tikju1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of several diverticula, esp. in the intestines.
diverticulum	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Latin d*_everticulum by-path, from d*_evertere to turn aside, from vertere to turn
diverticula	infl
	head	diverticulum
	syl	di+ver+tic:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
diverticulum	0.
	syl	di+ver+tic:u+lum
	pron	<2dIv*1tikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any sac or pouch formed by herniation of the wall of a tubular organ or part, esp. the intestines.
diverticular	sub
	head	diverticulum
	syl	di+ver+1tic:u+lar
	pos	adj.
divertimento	ety	C18: from Italian
diverti	infl
	head	divertimento
	syl	di+ver+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
divertimento	1.
	syl	di+ver+ti+men+to
	pron	<di2vR:ti1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of entertaining music in several movements, often scored for a mixed ensemble and having no fixed form.
divertimento	2.
	syl	di+ver+ti+men+to
	pron	<di2vR:ti1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an episode in a fugue.
divertimento	xref
	syl	di+ver+ti+men+to
	pron	<di2vR:ti1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {divertissement}.
divertissement	ety	C18: from French: entertainment
divertissement	1.
	syl	di+ver+tisse+ment
	pron	<di1vR:tism*nt>, French <divertis1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief entertainment or diversion, usually between the acts of a play.
divertissement	2.a.
	syl	di+ver+tisse+ment
	pron	<di1vR:tism*nt>, French <divertis1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a fantasia on popular melodies; potpourri.
divertissement	2.b.
	syl	di+ver+tisse+ment
	pron	<di1vR:tism*nt>, French <divertis1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or pieces written to be played during the intervals in a play, opera, etc.
divertissement	2.c.
	syl	di+ver+tisse+ment
	pron	<di1vR:tism*nt>, French <divertis1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {divertimento}.
Dives	1.
	syl	Di:ves
	pron	<1dIvEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich man in the parable in Luke 16:19-31.
Dives	2.
	syl	Di:ves
	pron	<1dIvEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a very rich man.
divest	ety	C17: changed from earlier #7devest 
divest	1.
	syl	di+vest
	pron	<dI1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to strip (of clothes).
	exam	1	to divest oneself of one's coat.
divest	2.
	syl	di+vest
	pron	<dI1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to deprive or dispossess.
divest	3.
	syl	di+vest
	pron	<dI1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to take away an estate or interest in property vested (in a person).
divestible	sub
	head	divest
	syl	di+1vest+i:ble
	pos	adj.
divestiture	sub
	head	divest
	syl	di+vest:i+ture
	pron	<dI1vestiC*>
	pos	n.
divesture	sub
	head	divest
	or	divestment
	syl	di+ves+ture
	pron	<dI1vesC*>
	pos	n.
divestment	sub
	head	divest
	or	divesture
	syl	di+1vest+ment
	pos	n.
divi	0.
	syl	di:vi
	pron	<1divi>
	pos	n.
	def	an alternative spelling of {divvy}.
divide	ety	C14: from Latin d*_ividere to force apart, from #7di -%2#7+ vid- separate, from the source of viduus bereaved, vidua #7widow 
divide	1.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or be separated into parts or groups; split up; part.
divide	2.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to share or be shared out in parts; distribute.
divide	3.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to diverge or cause to diverge in opinion or aim.
	exam	1	the issue divided the management.
divide	4.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep apart or be a boundary between.
	exam	1	the Rio Grande divides Mexico from the United States.
divide	5.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in Parliament and similar legislatures
	def	to vote by separating into two groups.
divide	6.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to categorize; classify.
divide	7.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to calculate the quotient of (one number or quantity) and (another number or quantity) by division.
	exam	1	to divide 50 by 10;
	exam	2	to divide 10 into 50;
	exam	3	to divide by 10.
divide	8.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to diverge.
	exam	1	the roads divide.
divide	9.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark increments of (length, angle, etc.) as by use of an engraving machine.
divide	10.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an area of relatively high ground separating drainage basins; watershed. See also {continental divide}.
divide	11.
	syl	di+vide
	pron	<di1vId>
	pos	n.
	def	a division; split.
dividable	sub
	head	divide
	syl	di+1vid+a:ble
	pos	adj.
divided	1.
	syl	di+vid+ed
	pron	<di1vIdid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for { {dissected} (sense 1).}
divided	2.
	syl	di+vid+ed
	pron	<di1vIdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	split; not united.
dividedly	sub
	head	divided
	syl	di+1vid+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
dividedness	sub
	head	divided
	syl	di+1vid+ed+ness
	pos	n.
divided highway	0.
	syl	di+vid+ed high+way
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {dual carriageway}.
dividend	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ividendum what is to be divided; see #7divide 
dividend	1.a.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	def	a distribution from the net profits of a company to its shareholders.
dividend	1.b.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	def	a pro-rata portion of this distribution received by a shareholder.
dividend	2.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	def	the share of a cooperative society's surplus allocated at the end of a period to members.
dividend	3.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	a sum of money distributed from a company's net profits to the holders of certain policies.
dividend	4.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	def	something extra; bonus.
dividend	5.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity to be divided by another number or quantity. Compare {divisor}.
dividend	6.
	syl	div:i+dend
	pron	<1divi2dend>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the proportion of an insolvent estate payable to the creditors.
divider	1.
	syl	di+vid+er
	pron	<di1vId*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {room divider}. an object placed to divide a room into separate areas.
divider	2.
	syl	di+vid+er
	pron	<di1vId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that divides.
dividers	0.
	syl	di+vid+ers
	pron	<di1vId*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a type of compass with two pointed arms, used for measuring lines or dividing them.
divi-divi	ety	C19: from Spanish, of Cariban origin
divi-divis	infl
	head	divi-divi
	or	divi-divi
	syl	div:i-div:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
divi-divi	infl
	or	divi-divis
	syl	div:i-div:i.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
divi-divi	1.
	syl	div:i-div:i
	pron	<2divi1divi>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American caesalpiniaceous tree,
divi-divi	2.
	syl	div:i-div:i
	pron	<2divi1divi>
	pos	n.
	def	the pods of this plant, which yield a substance used in tanning leather.
divination	1.
	syl	div:i+na+tion
	pron	<2divi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, practice, or gift of discerning or discovering future events or unknown things, as though by supernatural powers.
divination	2.
	syl	div:i+na+tion
	pron	<2divi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a prophecy.
divination	3.
	syl	div:i+na+tion
	pron	<2divi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a presenti?!ment or guess.
divinatory	sub
	head	divination
	syl	di+vin:a+to:ry
	pron	<di1vin*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
divine	ety	C14: from Latin d*_iv*_inus, from d*_ivus a god; related to deus a god
divine	1.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing God or a deity.
divine	2.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	godlike.
divine	3.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or associated with religion or worship.
	exam	1	the divine liturgy.
divine	4.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of supreme excellence or worth.
divine	5.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	splendid; perfect.
divine	6.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; preceded by the
	def	another term for {God}.
divine	7.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a priest, esp. one learned in theology.
divine	8.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perceive or understand (some?!thing) by intuition or insight.
divine	9.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to conjecture (some?!thing); guess.
divine	10.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discern (a hidden or future reality) as though by supernatural power.
divine	11.
	syl	di+vine
	pron	<di1vIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search for (underground supplies of water, metal, etc.) using a divining rod.
divinable	sub
	head	divine
	syl	di+1vin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
divinely	sub
	head	divine
	syl	di+1vine+ly
	pos	adv.
divineness	sub
	head	divine
	syl	di+1vine+ness
	pos	n.
diviner	sub
	head	divine
	syl	di+1vin+er
	pos	n.
divine office	0.
	syl	di+vine of+fice
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the canonical prayers (in the Roman Catholic Church those of the breviary) recited daily by priests, those in religious orders, etc.
divine right of kings	0.
	syl	di+vine right of kings
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the concept that the right to rule derives from God and that kings are answerable for their actions to God alone.
divine service	0.
	syl	di+vine ser+vice
	pos	n.
	def	a service of the Christian church, esp. one at which no sacrament is given.
diving beetle	0.
	syl	div+ing bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of the aquatic predatory beetles of the widely distributed family characterized by flattened hindlegs adapted for swimming and diving.
diving bell	0.
	syl	div+ing bell
	pos	n.
	def	an early diving submersible having an open bottom and being supplied with compressed air.
diving board	0.
	syl	div+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a platform or springboard from which swimmers may dive.
diving duck	0.
	syl	div+ing duck
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ducks, such as the pochard, scaup, redhead, and canvasback, that inhabit bays, estuaries, lakes, etc., and can dive and swim beneath the surface of the water.
dress	alt
	head	diving suit
	or	diving suit
	syl	dress
	pos	n.
diving suit	0.
	or	dress
	syl	div+ing suit
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof suit used by divers, having a heavy detachable helmet and an air supply.
divining rod	0.
	syl	di+vin+ing rod
	pos	n.
	def	a rod, usually a forked hazel twig, said to move or dip when held over ground in which water, metal, etc., is to be found. Also called: {dowsing rod}.
divinities	infl
	head	divinity
	syl	di+vin+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
divinity	1.
	syl	di+vin+i:ty
	pron	<di1viniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the nature of a deity or the state of being divine.
divinity	2.
	syl	di+vin+i:ty
	pron	<di1viniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a god or other divine being.
divinity	3.
	syl	di+vin+i:ty
	pron	<di1viniti>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; preceded by the
	def	another term for {God}.
divinity	4.
	syl	di+vin+i:ty
	pron	<di1viniti>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {theology}.
divinise	alt
	head	divinize
	or	divinize
	syl	div:i+nise
	pron	<1divi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
divinize	0.
	or	divinise
	syl	div:i+nize
	pron	<1divi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make divine; deify.
divinization	sub
	head	divinize
	or	divinisation
	syl	div:i+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
divinisation	sub
	head	divinize
	or	divinization
	syl	div:i+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
divisibility	0.
	syl	di+vis+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<di2vizi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity of a dividend to be exactly divided by a given number.
divisible	0.
	syl	di+vi+si:ble
	pron	<di1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being divided, usually with no remainder.
divisibleness	sub
	head	divisible
	syl	di+1vis+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
divisibly	sub
	head	divisible
	syl	di+1vis+i:bly
	pos	adv.
division	ety	C14: from Latin d*_iv*_isi*_o, from d*_ividere to #7divide 
division	1.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dividing or state of being divided.
division	2.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of sharing out; distribution.
division	3.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that divides or keeps apart, such as a boundary.
division	4.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the parts, groups, etc., into which something is divided.
division	5.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a government, business, country, etc., that has been made into a unit for administrative, political, or other reasons.
division	6.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal vote in Parliament or a similar legislative body.
division	7.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a difference of opinion, esp. one that causes separation.
division	8.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in sports
	def	a section, category, or class organized according to age, weight, skill, etc.
division	9.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical operation, the inverse of multiplication, in which the quotient of two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually written.
	exam	1	a
division	10.a.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Army.
	def	a major formation, larger than a regiment but smaller than a corps, containing the necessary arms to sustain combat.
division	10.b.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navy.
	def	a group of ships of similar type or a tactical unit of naval aircraft.
division	10.c.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Air Force.
	def	an organization normally comprising two or more wings with required support units.
division	11.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a major taxonomic division of the plant kingdom that contains one or more classes and corresponds to a phylum.
division	12.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	any type of propagation in plants in which a new plant grows from a separated part of the original.
division	13.
	syl	di+vi+sion
	pron	<di1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in 17th-century English music
	def	the art of breaking up a melody into quick phrases, esp. over a ground bass.
divisional	sub
	head	division
	or	divisionary
	syl	di+1vi+sion+al
	pos	adj.
divisionary	sub
	head	division
	or	divisional
	syl	di+1vi+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
divisionally	sub
	head	division
	syl	di+1vi+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
divisionism	0.
	syl	di+vi+sion+ism
	pron	<di1viZ*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointillism of Seurat and his followers.
divisionist	sub
	head	divisionism
	syl	di+1vi+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
division sign	0.
	syl	di+vi+sion sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol &:#800231 , placed between the dividend and the divisor to indicate division, as in 12 &:#800232 6=2.
divisive	1.
	syl	di+vi+sive
	pron	<di1vIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or tending to cause disagreement or dissension.
divisive	2.
	syl	di+vi+sive
	pron	<di1vIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	having the quality of distinguishing.
divisively	sub
	head	divisive
	syl	di+1vi+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
divisiveness	sub
	head	divisive
	syl	di+1vi+sive+ness
	pos	n.
divisor	1.
	syl	di+vi+sor
	pron	<di1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity to be divided into another number or quantity (the dividend).
divisor	2.
	syl	di+vi+sor
	pron	<di1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a number that is a factor of another number.
divorce	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin d*_ivortium from d*_ivertere to separate; see #7divert 
divorce	1.
	syl	di+vorce
	pron	<di1vc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the dissolution of a marriage by judgment of a court or by accepted custom.
divorce	2.
	syl	di+vorce
	pron	<di1vc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a judicial decree declaring a marriage to be dissolved.
divorce	3.
	syl	di+vorce
	pron	<di1vc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a separation, esp. one that is total or complete.
divorce	4.
	syl	di+vorce
	pron	<di1vc:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or be separated by divorce; give or obtain a divorce (to a couple or from one's spouse).
divorce	5.
	syl	di+vorce
	pron	<di1vc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or separate, esp. completely.
divorceable	sub
	head	divorce
	syl	di+1vorce+a:ble
	pos	adj.
divorcer	sub
	head	divorce
	syl	di+1vorc+er
	pos	n.
divorcive	sub
	head	divorce
	syl	di+1vor+cive
	pos	adj.
divorc'e	alt
	head	divorc'ee
	or	divorc'ee
	syl	di+vor+c*'e
	pron	<di1vc:sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
divorc'ee	0.
	or	divorc'e
	syl	di+vor+c*'ee
	pron	<divc:1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been divorced.
divorcement	0.
	syl	di+vorce+ment
	pron	<di1vc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {divorce}.
divot	ety	C16: from Scottish, of obscure origin
divot	0.
	syl	div+ot
	pron	<1div*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of turf dug out of a grass surface, esp. by a golf club or by horses' hooves.
divulgate	ety	C16: from Latin d*_ivulg*_are; see #7divulge 
divulgate	0.
	syl	di+vul+gate
	pron	<di1v^lgAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make publicly known.
divulgator	sub
	head	divulgate
	or	divulgater
	syl	di+1vul+ga+tor
	pos	n.
divulgater	sub
	head	divulgate
	or	divulgator
	syl	di+1vul+gat+er
	pos	n.
divulgation	sub
	head	divulgate
	syl	div+ul+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
divulge	ety	C15: from Latin d*_ivulg*_are, from #7di -%2#7+ vulg*_are to spread among the people, from vulgus the common people
divulge	0.
	syl	di+vulge
	pron	<dI1v^lJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make known (something private or secret); disclose.
divulgence	sub
	head	divulge
	or	divulgement
	syl	di+1vul+gence
	pos	n.
divulgement	sub
	head	divulge
	or	divulgence
	syl	di+1vulge+ment
	pos	n.
divulger	sub
	head	divulge
	syl	di+1vulg+er
	pos	n.
divulsion	ety	C17: from Latin d*_ivulsi*_o, from d*_ivulsus torn apart, from d*_ivellere to rend, from #7di -%2#7+ vellere to pull
divulsion	0.
	syl	di+vul+sion
	pron	<dI1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tearing or pulling apart.
divulsive	sub
	head	divulsion
	syl	di+1vul+sive
	pos	adj.
divvies	infl
	head	divvy
	syl	div+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
divvy	1.
	syl	div+vy
	pron	<1divi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	short for {dividend}, esp. (formerly) one paid by a cooperative society.
divvy	2.
	syl	div+vy
	pron	<1divi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	a share; portion.
divvies	infl
	head	divvy
	syl	div+vies
	pos	vb.
divvying	infl
	head	divvy
	syl	div+vy+ing
	pos	vb.
divvied	infl
	head	divvy
	syl	div+vied.
	pos	vb.
divvy	3.
	syl	div+vy
	pron	<1divi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to divide and share.
diwan	0.
	syl	di+wan
	pron	<di1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {dewan} or {divan} (senses 2-5).}
dixie	ety	C19: from Hindi degc*_i, diminutive of degc*_a pot
dixie	1.
	syl	dix:ie
	pron	<1diksi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	a large metal pot for cooking, brewing tea, etc.
dixie	2.
	syl	dix:ie
	pron	<1diksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mess tin.
Dixie	ety	C19: perhaps from the nickname of New Orleans, from dixie a ten-dollar bill printed there, from French dix ten
Dixie	1.
	syl	Dix:ie
	pron	<1diksi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Dixieland}. the southern states of the U.S.; the states that joined the Confederacy during the Civil War.
Dixie	2.
	syl	Dix:ie
	pron	<1diksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a song adopted as a marching tune by the Confederate states during the American Civil War.
Dixie	3.
	syl	Dix:ie
	pron	<1diksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the southern states of the U.S.
Dixieland	1.
	syl	Dix:ie+land
	pron	<1diksi2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of jazz derived from the New Orleans tradition of harmony and ensemble playing, but with more emphasis on melody regular rhythms, etc.
Dixieland	2.
	syl	Dix:ie+land
	pron	<1diksi2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	See {{Dixie} (sense 1).}
diy	alt
	head	DIY
	or	DIY
	syl	d.i.y.
DIY	0.
	or	diy
	syl	D.I.Y.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	do-it-yourself.
Diyarbekir	alt
	head	Diyarbakir
	or	Diyarbakir
	syl	Di+yar+be:kir
	pron	<dE1ja:beki*>
	pos	n.
Diyarbakir	0.
	or	Diyarbekir
	syl	Di+yar+ba+kir
	pron	<dE1ja:beki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Turkey, on the River Tigris: ancient black basalt walls. Pop.: 169535 (1975). Ancient name: {Amida}.
dizen	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch d*_isen to dress a distaff with flax; see #7distaff 
dizen	0.
	syl	di+zen
	pron	<1dIzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {bedizen}.
dizenment	sub
	head	dizen
	syl	di+zen+ment
	pos	n.
dizzy	ety	Old English dysig silly; related to Old High German tus*_ig weak, Old Norse dos quiet
dizzier	infl
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zi+er
	pos	adj.
dizziest	infl
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zi+est.
	pos	adj.
dizzy	1.
	syl	diz+zy
	pron	<1dizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with a whirling or reeling sensation; giddy.
dizzy	2.
	syl	diz+zy
	pron	<1dizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally confused or bewildered.
dizzy	3.
	syl	diz+zy
	pron	<1dizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or tending to cause vertigo or bewilderment.
dizzy	4.
	syl	diz+zy
	pron	<1dizi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	foolish or flighty.
dizzies	infl
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zies
	pos	vb.
dizzying	infl
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zy+ing
	pos	vb.
dizzied	infl
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zied.
	pos	vb.
dizzy	5.
	syl	diz+zy
	pron	<1dizi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dizzy.
dizzily	sub
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
dizziness	sub
	head	dizzy
	syl	diz+zi+ness
	pos	n.
dj	alt
	head	DJ
	or	DJ
	syl	d.j.
DJ	1.
	or	dj
	syl	D.J.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dinner jacket.
DJ	2.
	or	dj
	syl	D.J.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	disc jockey.
Jilolo	alt
	head	Djailolo
	or	Djailolo
	syl	Ji+lo+lo
	pron	<JI1l*ul*u>
	pos	n.
Djailolo	0.
	or	Jilolo
	syl	Djai+lo+lo
	pron	<JI1l*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {Halmahera}.
Mount	infl
	head	Djaja
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Djaja	0.
	syl	Dja+ja
	pron	<1Ja:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in E Indonesia, in West Irian in the Sudirman Range: the highest mountain in New Guinea. Height: 5029 m (16503 ft.). Former names: (Mount) {Carstensz, Sukarno Peak}.
Djajapura	0.
	syl	Dja+ja+pu+ra
	pron	<2Ja:Ja:1pu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Indonesia, capital of West Irian, on the N coast. Former names: {Sukarnapura, Kotabaru, Hollandia}.
Jakarta	alt
	head	Djakarta
	or	Djakarta
	syl	Ja+kar+ta
	pron	<J*1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
Djakarta	0.
	or	Jakarta
	syl	Dja+kar+ta
	pron	<J*1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Indonesia, in N West Java: founded in 1619 and ruled by the Dutch until 1945; the chief trading centre of the East in the 17th century; University of Indonesia (1947). Pop.: 4576009 (1971). Former name (until 1949): {Batavia}.
Jambi	alt
	head	Djambi
	or	Djambi
	syl	Jam+bi
	pron	<1J@mbi>
	pos	n.
Djambi	0.
	or	Jambi
	syl	Djam+bi
	pron	<1J@mbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Indonesia, in SE Sumatra on the Hari River. Pop.: 158559 (1971). Also called: {Telanaipura}.
djebel	0.
	syl	djeb+el
	pron	<1JebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {jebel}.
Jerba	alt
	head	Djerba
	or	Djerba
	syl	Jer+ba
	pron	<1JR:b*>
	pos	n.
Djerba	0.
	or	Jerba
	syl	Djer+ba
	pron	<1JR:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the SE coast of Tunisia, in the Gulf of Gab*`es: traditionally Homer's land of the lotus-eaters. Pop.: 65533 (1966). Area: 510 sq. km (197 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Meninx}.
Jibouti	alt
	head	Djibouti
	or	Djibouti
	syl	Ji+bou+ti
	pron	<Ji1bu:ti>
	pos	n.
Djibouti	1.
	or	Jibouti
	syl	Dji+bou+ti
	pron	<Ji1bu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in E Africa, on the Gulf of Aden: a French overseas territory (1946-77); became independent in 1977; mainly desert. Official language: Arabic. Currency: Djibouti franc. Capital: Djibouti. Pop.: 104000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 23000 sq. km (8500 sq. miles). Former name (until 1977): (Territory of the) {Afars and the Issas}.
Djibouti	2.
	or	Jibouti
	syl	Dji+bou+ti
	pron	<Ji1bu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Djibouti, a port on the Gulf of Aden: an outlet for Ethiopian merchandise. Pop.: 62000 (1970 est.).
djinny	alt
	head	djinni
	or	djinni
	syl	djin+ny
	pron	<Ji1nE>, <1Jini>
	pos	n.
djinn	infl
	head	djinni
	syl	djinn
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
djinni	0.
	or	djinny
	syl	djin+ni
	pron	<Ji1nE>, <1Jini>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {jinni}.
Djokjakarta	0.
	syl	Djok+ja+kar+ta
	pron	<2J*ukja:1ka:ta:>, <2Jok->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Jogjakarta}.
DK	0.
	syl	DK
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Denmark.
dk	1.
	syl	dk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dark.
dk	2.
	syl	dk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	deck.
dk	3.
	syl	dk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dock.
DL	0.
	syl	D/L
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	demand loan.
DLitt	ety	Latin Doctor Litterarum 
DLit	alt
	head	DLitt
	or	DLitt
	syl	D.Lit.
DLitt	1.
	or	DLit
	syl	D.Litt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Letters.
DLitt	2.
	or	DLit
	syl	D.Litt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Literature.
DLP	0.
	syl	D.L.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	formerly
	def	Democratic Labor Party (of Australia).
dlr	0.
	syl	dlr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dealer.
dlvy	0.
	syl	dlvy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	delivery.
dm	0.
	syl	dm
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	decimetre.
DM	0.
	syl	DM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Deutsche Mark.
DMA	0.
	syl	DMA
	qual	Computer technol. abbrev. for
	def	direct memory access.
DMK	0.
	syl	D.M.K.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in India
	def	Dravida Munnetra Kazgham: a political party in the state of Tamil Nadu.
DMS	0.
	syl	D.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Diploma in Management Studies.
DMSO	0.
	syl	DMSO
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dimethylsulphoxide.
DMus	alt
	or	DMus
	syl	DMus
DMus	0.
	or	DMus
	syl	D.Mus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Music.
DMZ	0.
	syl	DMZ
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	demilitarized zone.
DNA	0.
	syl	DNA
	pos	n.
	def	deoxyribonucleic acid; a nucleic acid that is the main constituent of the chromosomes of all organisms (except some viruses). The DNA molecule consists of two polynucleotide chains in the form of a double helix, containing phosphate and the sugar deoxyribose and linked by hydrogen bonds between the complementary bases adenine and thymine or cytosine and guanine. DNA is self-replicating, plays a central role in protein synthesis, and is responsible for the transmission of hereditary characteristics from parents to offspring. See also {genetic code}.
Dneprodzerzhinsk	0.
	syl	Dne+pro+dzer+zhinsk
	pron	Russian <dnipr*dzir1Zinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an in?!dustrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E central Ukrainian SSR on the Dnieper River. Pop.: 245000 (1975 est.).
Dnepropetrovsk	0.
	syl	Dne+pro+pe:trovsk
	pron	Russian <dnipr*pi1trcfsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E central Ukrainian SSR on the Dnieper River: a major centre of the metallurgical industry. Pop.: 958000 (1975 est.). Former name (1787-1796, 1802-1926): {Yekaterinoslav}.
Dnieper	0.
	syl	Dnie+per
	pron	<1dnEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W Soviet Union, rising in the Valdai Hills NE of Smolensk and flowing south to the Black Sea: the third longest river in Europe; a major navigable waterway. Length: 2286 km (1420 miles). Russian name: {Dnepr} (dnj$epr).
Dniester	0.
	syl	Dnie+ster
	pron	<1dnEst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the SW Soviet Union, rising in the Carpathian Mountains and flowing generally southeast to the Black Sea. Length: 1411 km (877 miles). Russian name: {Dnestr} (dnj$estr).
D-notice	ety	C20: from their administrative classification letter
D-notice	0.
	syl	D-no:tice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official notice sent to newspapers, etc., prohibiting the publication of certain security information.
DNS	0.
	syl	D.N.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Department for National Savings.
do	ety	Old English d*_on; related to Old Frisian du*_an, Old High German tuon, Latin abdere to put away, Greek tithenai to place; see #7deed, doom 
does	infl
	head	do
	syl	does
	pos	vb.
doing	infl
	head	do
	syl	do+ing
	pos	vb.
did	infl
	head	do
	syl	did
	pos	vb.
done	infl
	head	do
	syl	done.
	pos	vb.
do	H1.1.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform or complete (a deed or action).
	exam	1	to do a portrait;
	exam	2	the work is done.
do	H1.2.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to serve the needs of; be suitable for (a person, situation, etc.); suffice.
	exam	1	there isn't much food, but it'll do for the two of us.
do	H1.3.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or fix.
	exam	1	you should do the garden now.
do	H1.4.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or provide; serve.
	exam	1	this restaurant doesn't do lunch on Sundays.
do	H1.5.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make tidy, elegant, ready, etc., as by arranging or adorning.
	exam	1	to do one's hair.
do	H1.6.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve (esp. in the phrase {do something to} {for}) .
do	H1.7.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find an answer to (a problem or puzzle).
do	H1.8.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to translate or adapt the form or language of.
	exam	1	the book was done into a play.
do	H1.9.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conduct oneself.
	exam	1	do as you please.
do	H1.10.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fare or manage.
	exam	1	how are you doing these days??
do	H1.11.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or produce.
	exam	1	complaints do nothing to help.
do	H1.12.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or render.
	exam	1	your portrait doesn't do you justice;
	exam	2	do me a favour.
do	H1.13.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work at, esp. as a course of study or a profession.
	exam	1	he is doing chemistry;
	exam	2	what do you do for a living??
do	H1.14.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform (a play, etc.); act.
	exam	1	they are doing @6 Hamlet@9 next week.
do	H1.15.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel at a specified speed, esp. as a maximum.
	exam	1	this car will do 120 mph.
do	H1.16.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel or traverse (a distance).
	exam	1	we did 15 miles on our walk.
do	H1.17.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to
	def	used as an auxiliary before the subject of an interrogative sentence as a way of forming a question.
	exam	1	do you agree??
	exam	2	when did John go out??
do	H1.18.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to
	def	used as an auxiliary to intensify positive statements and commands.
	exam	1	I do like your new house;
	exam	2	do hurry&!
do	H1.19.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to
	def	used as an auxiliary before a negative adverb to form negative statements or commands.
	exam	1	he does not like cheese;
	exam	2	do not leave me here alone&!
do	H1.20.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to
	def	used as an auxiliary in inverted constructions.
	exam	1	little did he realize that;
	exam	2	only rarely does he come in before ten o'clock.
do	H1.21.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	used as an auxiliary to replace an earlier verb or verb phrase to avoid repetition.
	exam	1	he likes you as much as I do.
do	H1.22.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to visit or explore as a sightseer or tourist.
	exam	1	to do Westminster Abbey.
do	H1.23.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wear out; exhaust.
do	H1.24.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen (esp. in the phrase {nothing doing}) .
do	H1.25.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to serve (a specified period) as a prison sentence.
	exam	1	he's doing three years for burglary.
do	H1.26.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat or swindle.
do	H1.27.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to rob.
	exam	1	they did three shops last night.
do	H1.28.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to lose or spend (money) completely.
do	H1.29.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to treat violently; assault.
do	H1.30.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Taboo slang. of a male
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
do (a)	31.
	head	do
	syl	do (a).
	qual	Informal.
	def	act like; imitate.
	exam	1	he's a good mimic
do or die	32.
	head	do
	syl	do or die.
	def	to make a final or supreme effort.
how do you do	33.
	head	do
	syl	how do you do??
	def	a conventional formula when being introduced.
make do	34.
	head	do
	syl	make do.
	def	to manage with whatever is available.
dos	infl
	head	do
	or	do's
	syl	dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
do's	infl
	head	do
	or	dos
	syl	do's.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
do	H1.35.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an act or instance of cheating or swindling.
do	H1.36.
	syl	do
	pron	<du:>, <unstressed> <du>, <d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a formal or festive gathering; party.
do's and don'ts	37.
	head	do
	syl	do's and don'ts.
	qual	Informal.
	def	those things that should or should not be done; rules. {~} See also {do away with, do by, do down, do for, do in, done, do out, do over, do up, do with, do without}.
dos	infl
	head	do
	syl	dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
do	H2.0.
	syl	do
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {doh}.
do	0.
	syl	do.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ditto.
DO	1.
	syl	D.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Optometry.
DO	2.
	syl	D.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Os?!teopathy.
do	alt
	head	DO
	or	DO
	syl	d.o.
DO	0.
	or	do
	syl	D/O
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	delivery order.
DOA	0.
	syl	D.O.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dead on arrival.
doab	ety	C20: from Persian d*_o*_ab, from d*_o two+ *_ab water
doab	0.
	syl	do:ab
	pron	<1d*ua:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the alluvial land between two converging rivers, esp. the area between the Ganges and Jumna in N India.
doable	0.
	syl	do+a:ble
	pron	<1du:*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being done; practical.
do away with	1.
	syl	do away with
	pos	vb. adv. +; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to kill or destroy.
do away with	2.
	syl	do away with
	pos	vb. adv. +; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discard or abolish.
dobber-in	0.
	syl	dob:ber-in
	pron	<2dob*1rin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an informant or traitor. Sometimes shortened to {dobber}.
dobbin	ety	C16: from Robin, pet form of Robert 
dobbin	0.
	syl	dob+bin
	pron	<1dobin>
	pos	n.
	def	a name for a horse, esp. a workhorse, often used in children's tales, etc.
dobby	ety	C17: perhaps from Dobby, pet form of Robert 
dobbies	infl
	head	dobby
	syl	dob+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dobby	0.
	syl	dob+by
	pron	<1dobi>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment to a loom, used in weaving small figures.
Dobell's solution	ety	C19: named after Horace B. Dobell (1828-1917), British physician
Dobell's solution	0.
	syl	Do:bell's so+lu+tion
	pron	<1d*ub*lz>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of sodium borate, sodium bicarbonate, phenol, and glycerol, used as an astringent or antiseptic wash for the throat and nose.
Doberman pinscher	ety	C19: named after L. Dobermann, 19th-century German dog breeder who bred it+ Pinscher, perhaps after Pinzgau, district in Austria
Doberman pinscher	0.
	syl	Do+ber+man pin+scher
	pron	<1d*ub*m*n> <1pinS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly large breed of dog, originally from Germany, with a glossy black-and-tan coat, used as a watchdog.
dob in	1.
	syl	dob in
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to inform against or report, esp. to the police.
dob in	2.
	syl	dob in
	pos	adv.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to contribute to a fund for a specific purpose.
dobla	ety	Spanish, from Latin dupla, feminine of duplus twofold, #7double 
dobla	0.
	syl	do+bla
	pron	<1d*ubla:>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval Spanish gold coin, probably worth 20 maravedis.
dobl'on	ety	Spanish; see #7doubloon 
dobl'on	0.
	syl	do+bl*'on
	pron	<d*1bl*un>, Spanish <do1blon>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {doubloon}.
Dobros	infl
	head	Dobro
	syl	Do+bros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dobro	0.
	syl	Do+bro
	pron	<1d*ubr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an acoustic guitar having a metal resonator built into the body.
Dobruja	0.
	syl	Do+bru+ja
	pron	Bulgarian <1dcbruja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Europe, between the River Danube and the Black Sea: the north passed to Rumania and the south to Bulgaria after the Berlin Congress (1878). Rumanian name: {Do+bro+gea} (do#!brod#fa).
dobsonflies	infl
	head	dobsonfly
	syl	dob:son+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dobsonfly	0.
	syl	dob:son+fly
	pron	<1dobsN2flI>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large North American neuropterous insect, the male has elongated horn-like mouthparts and the larva (a {hellgrammite} or {dobson}) is used as bait by anglers: suborder
do by	0.
	syl	do by
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to treat in the manner specified.
	exam	1	employers do well by hard working employees.
doc	0.
	syl	doc
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {doctor}, esp. a medical doctor: often used as a term of address.
doc	0.
	syl	doc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	document.
docent	ety	C19: from German Dozent, from Latin doc*_ens from doc*_ere to teach
docent	0.
	syl	do+cent
	pron	<d*u1sent>, German <dc1tsent>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a lecturer in some colleges or universities.
docentship	sub
	head	docent
	syl	do+cent+2ship
	pos	n.
Docetism	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin Doc*_etae, from Greek Dok*_etai, from dokein to seem
Docetism	0.
	syl	Do+ce:tism
	pron	<1d*usi2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the early Christian Church
	def	a heresy that the humanity of Christ, his sufferings, and his death were apparent rather than real.
docile	ety	C15: from Latin docilis easily taught, from doc*_ere to teach
docile	1.
	syl	doc+ile
	pron	<1d*usIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to manage, control, or discipline; submissive.
docile	2.
	syl	doc+ile
	pron	<1d*usIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	ready to learn; easy to teach.
docilely	sub
	head	docile
	syl	doc+ile+ly
	pos	adv.
docility	sub
	head	docile
	syl	do+cil+i:ty
	pron	<dou1siliti>
	pos	n.
dock	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch docke; perhaps related to Latin ducere to lead
dock	H1.1.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	a wharf or pier.
dock	H1.2.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	a space between two wharves or piers for the mooring of ships.
dock	H1.3.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of water that can accommodate a ship and can be closed off to allow regulation of the water level.
dock	H1.4.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {dry dock}.
dock	H1.5.a.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	usage	of people
	def	in hospital.
dock	H1.5.b.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	usage	of cars, etc.
	def	in a repair shop.
dock	H1.6.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {scene dock}.
dock	H1.7.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a platform from which lorries, goods trains, etc., are loaded and unloaded.
dock	H1.8.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to moor (a vessel) at a dock or (of a vessel) to be moored at a dock.
dock	H1.9.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put (a vessel) into a dry dock for repairs or (of a vessel) to come into a dry dock.
dock	H1.10.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of two spacecraft
	def	to link together in space or link together (two spacecraft) in space.
dock	ety	C14: dok of uncertain origin
dock	H2.1.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	the bony part of the tail of an animal, esp. a dog or sheep.
dock	H2.2.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an animal's tail left after the major part of it has been cut off.
dock	H2.3.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (the tail or part of the tail) of (an animal) by cutting through the bone.
	exam	1	to dock a tail;
	exam	2	to dock a horse.
dock	H2.4.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deduct (an amount) from (a person's wages, pension, etc.).
	exam	1	they docked a third of his wages.
dock	ety	C16: from Flemish dok sty
dock	H3.0.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed space in a court of law where the accused sits or stands during his trial.
dock	ety	Old English docce; related to Middle Dutch, Old Danish docke, Gaelic dogha 
dock	H4.1.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate weedy plants of the polygonaceous genus having greenish or reddish flowers and typically broad leaves.
dock	H4.2.
	syl	dock
	pron	<dok>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants.
dockage	H1.1.
	syl	dock+age
	pron	<1dokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge levied upon a vessel for using a dock.
dockage	H1.2.
	syl	dock+age
	pron	<1dokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	facilities for docking vessels.
dockage	H1.3.
	syl	dock+age
	pron	<1dokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of docking vessels.
dockage	H2.1.
	syl	dock+age
	pron	<1dokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a deduction, as from a price or wages.
dockage	H2.2.
	syl	dock+age
	pron	<1dokiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	the seeds of weeds and other waste material in commercial seeds, removable by normal cleaning methods.
docker	H1.0.
	syl	dock+er
	pron	<1dok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a man employed in the loading or unloading of ships. U.S. equivalent: {longshoreman}. See also {stevedore}.
docker	H2.0.
	syl	dock+er
	pron	<1dok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that docks something, such as the tail of a horse.
docket	ety	C15: of unknown origin
docket	1.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a piece of paper accompany?!ing or referring to a package or other delivery, stating contents, delivery instructions, etc., sometimes serving as a receipt.
docket	2.a.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	an official summary of the proceedings in a court of justice.
docket	2.b.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a register containing such a summary.
docket	3.a.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a customs certificate declaring that duty has been paid.
docket	3.b.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate giving particulars of a shipment and allowing its holder to obtain a delivery order.
docket	4.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary of contents, as in a document.
docket	5.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a list of things to be done.
docket	6.a.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of cases awaiting trial.
docket	6.b.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	n.
	def	the names of the parties to pending litigation.
docket	7.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix a docket to (a package, etc.).
docket	8.a.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a summary of (a document, judgment, etc.).
docket	8.b.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abstract and enter in a book or register.
docket	9.
	syl	dock+et
	pron	<1dokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endorse (a document, etc.) with a summary.
dockland	0.
	syl	dock+land
	pron	<1dok2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the area around the docks.
dockyard	0.
	syl	dock+yard
	pron	<1dok2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a naval establishment with docks, workshops, etc., for the building, fitting out, and repair of vessels.
doctor	ety	C14: from Latin: teacher, from doc*_ere to teach
doctor	1.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person licensed to practise medicine.
doctor	2.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been awarded a higher academic degree in any field of knowledge.
doctor	3.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person licensed to practise dentistry or veterinary medicine.
doctor	4.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	Also called: {Doctor of the Church}. a title given to any of several of the leading Fathers or theologians in the history of the Christian Church down to the late Middle Ages whose teachings have greatly influenced orthodox Christian thought.
doctor	5.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	any of various gaudy artificial flies.
doctor	6.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who mends or repairs things.
doctor	7.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cook on a ship or at a camp.
doctor	8.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a man, esp. a teacher, of learning.
doctor	9.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used for local repair of electroplated surfaces, consisting of an anode of the plating material embedded in an absorbent material containing the solution.
go for the doctor	10.
	head	doctor
	syl	go for the doctor.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to make a great effort or move very fast, esp. in a horse race.
what the doctor ordered	11.
	head	doctor
	syl	what the doctor ordered.
	def	something needed or desired.
you're the doctor	12.
	head	doctor
	syl	you're the doctor.
	def	you are to make the decision.
doctor	13.a.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give medical treatment to.
doctor	13.b.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prescribe for (a disease or disorder).
doctor	14.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to practise medicine.
	exam	1	he doctored in Easter Island for six years.
doctor	15.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repair or mend, esp. in a makeshift manner.
doctor	16.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make different in order to deceive.
doctor	17.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt for a desired end, effect, etc.
doctor	18.
	syl	doc+tor
	pron	<1dokt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to castrate (a cat, dog, etc.).
doctoral	sub
	head	doctor
	or	doctorial
	syl	doc+tor+al
	pron	<dok1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
doctorial	sub
	head	doctor
	or	doctoral
	syl	doc+to+ri:al
	pron	<dok1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
doctorate	0.
	syl	doc+tor+ate
	pron	<1dokt*rit>, <-trit>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest academic degree in any field of knowledge. Also called: {doctor's degree}.
Doctor of Philosophy	0.
	syl	Doc+tor of Phi+los:o+phy
	pos	n.
	def	a doctorate awarded for original research in any subject except law, medicine, or theology. Abbrevs.: {Ph.D., D.Phil}.
doctrinaire	1.
	syl	doc+tri+naire
	pron	<2doktri1ne*>
	pos	adj.
	def	stubbornly insistent on the observation of the niceties of a theory, esp. without regard to practicality, suitability, etc.
doctrinaire	2.
	syl	doc+tri+naire
	pron	<2doktri1ne*>
	pos	adj.
	def	theoretical; impractical.
doctrinaire	3.
	syl	doc+tri+naire
	pron	<2doktri1ne*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who stubbornly attempts to apply a theory without regard to practical difficulties.
doctrinairism	sub
	head	doctrinaire
	or	doctrinarism
	syl	doc+tri+1nair+ism
	pos	n.
doctrinarism	sub
	head	doctrinaire
	or	doctrinairism
	syl	doc+tri+1nar+ism
	pos	n.
doctrinarian	sub
	head	doctrinaire
	syl	doc+tri+1nar+i:an
	pos	n.
doctrine	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin doctr*_ina teaching, from doctor see #7doctor 
doctrine	1.
	syl	doc+trine
	pron	<1doktrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a creed or body of teachings of a religious, political, or philosophical group presented for acceptance or belief; dogma.
doctrine	2.
	syl	doc+trine
	pron	<1doktrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle or body of principles that is taught or advocated.
doctrinal	sub
	head	doctrine
	syl	doc+tri+nal
	pron	<dok1trInL>
	pos	adj.
doctrinality	sub
	head	doctrine
	syl	doc+tri+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2doktri1n@liti>
	pos	n.
doctrinally	sub
	head	doctrine
	syl	doc+1tri+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
doctrinism	sub
	head	doctrine
	syl	doc+trin+ism
	pos	n.
doctrine of descent	0.
	syl	doc+trine of de+scent
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that animals and plants arose by descent from previously existing organisms; theory of evolution.
document	ety	C15: from Latin documentum a lesson, from doc*_ere to teach
document	1.
	syl	doc:u+ment
	pron	<1dokjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of paper, booklet, etc., providing information, esp. of an official or legal nature.
document	2.
	syl	doc:u+ment
	pron	<1dokjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	evidence; proof.
document	3.
	syl	doc:u+ment
	pron	<1dokju2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record or report in detail, as in the press, on television, etc..
	exam	1	the trial was well documented by the media.
document	4.
	syl	doc:u+ment
	pron	<1dokju2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support (statements in a book) with citations, references, etc.
document	5.
	syl	doc:u+ment
	pron	<1dokju2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support (a claim, etc.) with evidence or proof.
document	6.
	syl	doc:u+ment
	pron	<1dokju2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a vessel) with official documents specifying its ownership, registration, weight, dimensions, and function.
documentary	1.
	syl	doc:u+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2dokju1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {documental}. consisting of, derived from, or relating to documents.
documentary	2.
	syl	doc:u+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2dokju1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	presenting factual material with little or no fictional additions.
	exam	1	the book gives a documentary account of the massacre.
documentaries	infl
	head	documentary
	syl	doc:u+men+ta:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
documentary	3.
	syl	doc:u+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2dokju1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a factual film or television programme about an event, person, etc., presenting the facts with little or no fiction.
documentarily	sub
	head	documentary
	syl	doc:u+1men+ta+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
documentation	1.
	syl	doc:u+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2dokjumen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of supplying with or using documents or references.
documentation	2.
	syl	doc:u+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2dokjumen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the documents or references supplied.
documentation	3.
	syl	doc:u+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2dokjumen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the furnishing and use of documentary evidence, as in a court of law.
DOD	0.
	syl	DOD
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Department of Defense.
dodder	ety	C17: variant of earlier dadder; related to Norwegian dudra to tremble
dodder	H1.1.
	syl	dod+der
	pron	<1dod*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move unsteadily; totter.
dodder	H1.2.
	syl	dod+der
	pron	<1dod*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shake or tremble, as from age.
dodderer	sub
	head	dodder
	syl	dod+der+er
	pos	n.
doddery	sub
	head	dodder
	syl	dod+der:y
	pos	adj.
dodder	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch, Middle Low German dodder, Middle High German toter 
dodder	H2.0.
	syl	dod+der
	pron	<1dod*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rootless parasitic plant of the convolvulaceous genus lacking chlorophyll and having slender twining stems with suckers for drawing nourishment from the host plant, scalelike leaves, and whitish flowers.
doddering	0.
	syl	dod+der+ing
	pron	<1dod*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaky, feeble, or infirm, esp. from old age.
doddle	0.
	syl	dod+dle
	pron	<1dodL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	something easily accomplished.
dodeca-	ety	from Greek d*_odeka twelve
dodeca-	0.
	syl	do:dec:a-
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating twelve.
	exam	1	dodecagon;
	exam	2	dodecahedron;
	exam	3	dodecaphonic.
dodecagon	0.
	syl	do+dec:a+gon
	pron	<d*u1dek*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having twelve sides.
dodecagonal	sub
	head	dodecagon
	syl	do+de+cag:o+nal
	pron	<2d*ude1k@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
dodecahedron	0.
	syl	do+dec:a+he+dron
	pron	<2d*udek*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having twelve plane faces. A {regular dodecahedron} has regular pentagons as faces. See also {polyhedron}.
dodecahedral	sub
	head	dodecahedron
	syl	do+dec:a+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
Dodecanese	0.
	syl	Do+dec:a+nese
	pron	<2d*udik*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the SE Aegean Sea, forming a department of Greece: part of the Southern Sporades. Capital: Rhodes. Pop.: 120258 (1971). Area: 2663 sq. km (1028 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Dhodhek*'anisos}.
dodecanoic acid	0.
	syl	do+dec:a+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2d*udek*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline fatty acid found as glycerides in many vegetable oils: used in making soaps, insecticides, and synthetic resins. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\1\0COOH. Also called: {lauric acid}. C20: from (see #7dodeca -#7, -#7ane) ]
dodecaphonic	0.
	syl	do+dec:a+phon+ic
	pron	<2d*udek*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the twelve-tone system of serial music.
dodecaphonism	sub
	head	dodecaphonic
	syl	do+dec:a+1phon+ism
	pos	n.
dodecaphonist	sub
	head	dodecaphonic
	syl	do+dec:a+1phon+ist
	pos	n.
dodecaphony	sub
	head	dodecaphonic
	syl	do+dec:a+1phon:y
	pos	n.
dodecasyllable	0.
	syl	do+dec:a+syl+la+ble
	pron	<2d*udek*1sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of twelve syllables.
dodge	ety	C16: of unknown origin
dodge	1.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to avoid or attempt to avoid (a blow, discovery, etc.), as by moving suddenly.
dodge	2.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to evade (questions, etc.) by cleverness or trickery.
dodge	3.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Change-ringing.
	def	to make a bell change places with its neighbour when sounding in successive changes.
dodge	4.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to lighten or darken (selected areas on a print) by manipulating the light from an enlarger.
dodge	5.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan or expedient contrived to deceive.
dodge	6.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden evasive or hiding movement.
dodge	7.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a clever contriv?!ance.
dodge	8.
	syl	dodge
	pron	<doJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Change-ringing.
	def	the act of dodging.
dodge ball	0.
	syl	dodge ball
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which the players form a circle and try to hit opponents in the circle with a large ball.
Dodge City	0.
	syl	Dodge Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Kansas, on the Arkansas River: famous as a frontier town on the Santa Fe Trail. Pop.: 14127 (1970).
Dodgem	0.
	syl	Dodg+em
	pron	<1doJ*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	another name for {bumper car}.
dodger	1.
	syl	dodg+er
	pron	<1doJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who evades or shirks.
dodger	2.
	syl	dodg+er
	pron	<1doJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shifty dishonest person.
dodger	3.
	syl	dodg+er
	pron	<1doJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a canvas shelter, mounted on a ship's bridge or over the companionway of a sailing yacht to protect the helmsman from bad weather.
dodger	4.
	syl	dodg+er
	pron	<1doJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	food, esp. bread.
Charles Lutwidge	infl
	head	Dodgson
	syl	Charles Lut:widge
	pron	<1l^twiJ>
	pos	n.
Dodgson	0.
	syl	Dodg:son
	pron	<1doJs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of (Lewis) {Carroll}.
dodgier	infl
	head	dodgy
	syl	dodg:i+er
	pos	adj.
dodgiest	infl
	head	dodgy
	syl	dodg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dodgy	1.
	syl	dodg:y
	pron	<1doJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	risky, difficult, or dangerous.
dodgy	2.
	syl	dodg:y
	pron	<1doJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	uncertain or unreliable; tricky.
dodo	ety	C17: from Portuguese doudo, from duodo stupid
dodos	infl
	head	dodo
	or	dodoes
	syl	do:dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dodoes	infl
	head	dodo
	or	dodos
	syl	do:does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dodo	1.
	syl	do:do
	pron	<1d*ud*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any flightless bird, esp. of the recently extinct family of Mauritius and adjacent islands: order (pigeons, etc.). They had a hooked bill, short stout legs, and greyish plumage. See also {ratite}.
dodo	2.
	syl	do:do
	pron	<1d*ud*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an intensely conservative or reactionary person who is unaware of changing fashions, ideas, etc.
(as) dead as a dodo	3.
	head	dodo
	syl	(as) dead as a dodo.
	usage	of a person or thing
	def	irretrievably dead or defunct.
dodoism	sub
	head	dodo
	syl	do:do+ism
	pos	n.
Dodoma	0.
	syl	Do+do+ma
	pron	<1doud*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Tanzania, the proposed new capital of the country. Pop.: 20000 (1973 est.).
Dodona	0.
	syl	Do+do+na
	pron	<d*u1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek town in Epirus: seat of an ancient sanctuary and oracle of Zeus and later the religious centre of Pyrrhus' kingdom.
Dodonaean	sub
	head	Dodona
	or	Dodonean
	syl	Do+do+nae:an
	pron	<2d*ud*u1nE*n>
	pos	adj.
Dodonean	sub
	head	Dodona
	or	Dodonaean
	syl	Do+do+ne:an
	pron	<2d*ud*u1nE*n>
	pos	adj.
do down	1.
	syl	do down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to belittle or humiliate.
do down	2.
	syl	do down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive or cheat.
doe	ety	Old English d*_a; related to Old English d*_eon to suck, Sanskrit dh*_en*_a cow
does	infl
	head	doe
	or	doe
	syl	does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doe	infl
	or	does
	syl	doe.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doe	0.
	syl	doe
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of the deer, hare, rabbit, and certain other animals.
Doe	0.
	syl	Doe
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	the name of the fictitious plaintiff in an action of ejectment.
DOE	0.
	syl	D.O.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Department of the Environment.
doek	ety	C18: from Afrikaans: cloth
doek	0.
	syl	doek
	pron	<duk>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a square of cloth worn mainly by African women to cover the head.
Karl	infl
	head	Doenitz
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
Donitz	infl
	head	Doenitz
	syl	D*"onitz.
	pos	n.
doer	1.
	syl	do:er
	pron	<1du:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that does something or acts in a specified manner.
	exam	1	a doer of good.
doer	2.
	syl	do:er
	pron	<1du:*>
	pos	n.
	def	an active or energetic person.
does	0.
	syl	does
	pos	d^z; vb.
	usage	used with a singular noun or the pronouns he, she, or it
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {do%1}.
doeskin	1.
	syl	doe+skin
	pron	<1d*u2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a deer, lamb, or sheep.
doeskin	2.
	syl	doe+skin
	pron	<1d*u2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a very supple leather made from this skin and used esp. for gloves.
doeskin	3.
	syl	doe+skin
	pron	<1d*u2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy smooth satin-weave or twill-weave cloth.
doeskin	4.
	syl	doe+skin
	pron	<1d*u2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of doeskin.
doff	ety	Old English d*_on of; see #7do %1#7, off ; compare #7don %1
doff	1.
	syl	doff
	pron	<dof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take off or lift (one's hat) in salutation.
doff	2.
	syl	doff
	pron	<dof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (clothing).
doffer	sub
	head	doff
	syl	doff+er
	pos	n.
do for	1.
	syl	do for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to convict of a crime or offence.
	exam	1	they did him for manslaughter.
do for	2.
	syl	do for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause the ruin, death, or defeat of.
	exam	1	the last punch did for him.
do for	3.
	syl	do for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to do housework for.
do well for oneself	4.
	head	do for
	syl	do well for oneself.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to thrive or succeed.
dog	ety	Old English docga, of obscure origin
dog	1.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated canine mammal, occurring in many breeds that show a great variety in size and form.
dog	2.a.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	any other carnivore of the family such as the dingo and coyote.
dog	2.b.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the dog family.
dog	3.a.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of animals of the dog family.
dog	3.b.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dog fox.
dog	4.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device for gripping or holding, esp. one of the axial slots by which gear wheels or shafts are engaged to transmit torque.
dog	5.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fellow; chap.
	exam	1	you lucky dog.
dog	6.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man or boy regarded as unpleasant, contemptible, or wretched.
dog	7.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an unattractive or boring girl or woman.
dog	8.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	something unsatisfactory or in?!ferior.
dog	9.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {firedog}.
dog	10.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sundog} or {fogdog}.
a dog's chance	11.
	head	dog
	syl	a dog's chance.
	def	no chance at all.
a dog's life	12.
	head	dog
	syl	a dog's life.
	def	a wretched existence.
dog eat dog	13.
	head	dog
	syl	dog eat dog.
	def	ruthless competition or self-interest.
like a dog's dinner	14.
	head	dog
	syl	like a dog's dinner.
	def	dressed smartly or ostentatiously.
put on the dog	15.
	head	dog
	syl	put on the dog.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to behave pretentiously or ostentatiously.
dog tied up	16.
	head	dog
	syl	dog tied up.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an unpaid bill, esp. at a public house.
dogs	infl
	head	dog
	syl	dogs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dogging	infl
	head	dog
	syl	dog+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dogged	infl
	head	dog
	syl	dogged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dog	17.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue or follow after like a dog.
dog	18.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trouble; plague.
	exam	1	to be dogged by ill health.
dog	19.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chase with a dog or dogs.
dog	20.
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grip, hold, or secure by a mechanical device.
dog	xref
	syl	dog
	pron	<dog>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {dogs}.
doglike	sub
	head	dog
	syl	dog+2like
	pos	adj.
dogbane	0.
	syl	dog+bane
	pron	<1dog2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American apocynaceous plants of the genus esp. having bell-shaped white or pink flowers: thought to be poisonous to dogs.
dogberries	infl
	head	dogberry
	syl	dog+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogberry	H1.1.
	syl	dog+ber:ry
	pron	<1dog2beri>, <-b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain plants that have berry-like fruits, such as the European dogwood or the bearberry.
dogberry	H1.2.
	syl	dog+ber:ry
	pron	<1dog2beri>, <-b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
dogberry	ety	after Dogberry, character in Shakespeare's Much Ado about Nothing (1598)
dogberries	infl
	head	dogberry
	syl	dog+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogberry	H2.0.
	syl	dog+ber:ry
	pron	<1dog2beri>, <-b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a foolish, meddling, and usually old official.
dogberryism	sub
	head	dogberry
	syl	dog+2ber:ry+ism
	pos	n.
dog biscuit	0.
	syl	dog bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a hard biscuit for dogs.
dog box	0.
	syl	dog box
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a compartment in a railway carriage with no corridor.
dogcart	0.
	syl	dog+cart
	pron	<1dog2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a light horse-drawn two-wheeled vehicle.
dog-catcher	0.
	syl	dog-catch:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	a local official whose job is to catch and impound stray dogs, cats, etc.
dog collar	1.
	syl	dog col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a collar for a dog.
dog collar	2.
	syl	dog col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {clerical collar}.
dog collar	3.
	syl	dog col+lar
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tight-fitting necklace.
dog days	ety	C16: translation of Late Latin di*_es canicul*_ar*_es, translation of Greek h*_emerai kunades 
dog days	1.
	syl	dog days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hot period of the summer reckoned in ancient times from the heliacal rising of Sirius (the Dog Star).
dog days	2.
	syl	dog days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a period marked by inactivity.
doge	ety	C16: via French from Italian (Venetian dialect), from Latin dux leader
doge	0.
	syl	doge
	pron	<d*uJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the chief magistrate in the republics of Venice (until 1797) and Genoa (until 1805).
dogeship	sub
	head	doge
	syl	doge+ship
	pos	n.
dog-ear	1.
	syl	dog-ear
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fold down the corner of (a page).
dog-ear	2.
	syl	dog-ear
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a folded-down corner of a page.
dog-eared	1.
	syl	dog-eared
	pos	adj.
	def	having dog-ears.
dog-eared	2.
	syl	dog-eared
	pos	adj.
	def	shabby or worn.
dog-end	0.
	syl	dog-end
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {cigarette end}.
dog fennel	1.
	syl	dog fen+nel
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mayweed}.
dog fennel	2.
	syl	dog fen+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a weedy plant, of the southeastern U.S., having divided leaves and greenish rayless flower heads: family (composites).
dogfight	1.
	syl	dog+fight
	pron	<1dog2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	close quarters combat between fighter aircraft.
dogfight	2.
	syl	dog+fight
	pron	<1dog2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any rough violent fight.
dogfish	infl
	or	dogfishes
	syl	dog+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogfishes	infl
	head	dogfish
	or	dogfish
	syl	dog+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogfish	1.
	syl	dog+fish
	pron	<1dog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small spotted European sharks, esp. ({lesser spotted dogfish}) : family
dogfish	2.
	syl	dog+fish
	pron	<1dog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any small shark of the family esp. ({spiny dogfish}) , typically having a spine on each dorsal fin.
dogfish	3.
	syl	dog+fish
	pron	<1dog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any small smooth-skinned shark of the family esp. ({smooth dogfish} or {smooth hound}) .
dogfish	4.
	syl	dog+fish
	pron	<1dog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for the {bowfin}.
dogged	0.
	syl	dog+ged
	pron	<1dogid>
	pos	adj.
	def	obstinately determined; wilful or tenacious.
doggedly	sub
	head	dogged
	syl	dog+ged+ly
	pos	adv.
doggedness	sub
	head	dogged
	syl	dog+ged+ness
	pos	n.
dogger	ety	C14: probably from Middle Dutch dogge trawler
dogger	H1.0.
	syl	dog+ger
	pron	<1dog*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch fishing vessel with two masts.
dogger	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
dogger	H2.0.
	syl	dog+ger
	pron	<1dog*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large concretion of consolidated material occurring in certain sedimentary rocks.
dogger	ety	C20: from #7dog (see sense 2a.)+ #7er %1 ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
dogger	ety	C20: from #7dog (see sense 2a.)+ #7er %1 ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
dogger	H3.0.
	syl	dog+ger
	pron	<1dog*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a hunter of dingoes.
Dogger	0.
	syl	Dog:ger
	pron	<1dog*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a formation of mid-Jurassic rocks in N England.
Dogger Bank	0.
	syl	Dog+ger Bank
	pron	<1dog*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive submerged sandbank in the North Sea between N England and Denmark: fishing ground.
doggerel	ety	C14 dogerel worthless, perhaps from dogge #7dog 
dogrel	alt
	head	doggerel
	or	doggerel
	syl	dog+rel
	pron	<1dogr*l>
	pos	n.
doggerel	1.a.
	or	dogrel
	syl	dog+ger+el
	pron	<1dog*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	comic verse, usually irregular in measure.
doggerel	1.b.
	or	dogrel
	syl	dog+ger+el
	pron	<1dog*r*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a doggerel rhythm.
doggerel	2.
	or	dogrel
	syl	dog+ger+el
	pron	<1dog*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	nonsense; drivel.
doggeries	infl
	head	doggery
	syl	dog+ger:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doggery	1.
	syl	dog+ger:y
	pron	<1dog*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	surly behaviour.
doggery	2.
	syl	dog+ger:y
	pron	<1dog*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	dogs collectively.
doggery	3.
	syl	dog+ger:y
	pron	<1dog*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a mob.
doggish	1.
	syl	dog+gish
	pron	<1dogiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a dog.
doggish	2.
	syl	dog+gish
	pron	<1dogiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	surly; snappish.
doggishly	sub
	head	doggish
	syl	dog+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
doggishness	sub
	head	doggish
	syl	dog+gish+ness
	pos	n.
doggo	ety	C19: probably from #7dog 
doggo	0.
	syl	dog+go
	pron	<1dog*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	out of sight; in hiding (esp. in the phrase {lie doggo}) .
doggone	ety	C19: euphemism for God damn 
doggone	1.
	syl	dog+gone
	pron	<1dogon>
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance, disappointment, etc.
doggone	2.
	syl	dog+gone
	pron	<1dogon>
	pos	adj. prenominal; adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	Also: {doggoned}. another word for { {damn} (senses 1, 2, 3, 4)}.
doggie	alt
	head	doggy
	or	doggy
	syl	dog+gie
	pron	<1dogi>
	pos	n.
doggies	infl
	head	doggy
	syl	dog+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doggy	1.
	or	doggie
	syl	dog+gy
	pron	<1dogi>
	pos	n.
	def	a children's word for a dog.
doggy	2.
	or	doggie
	syl	dog+gy
	pron	<1dogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or relating to a dog.
doggy	3.
	or	doggie
	syl	dog+gy
	pron	<1dogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	fond of dogs.
doghouse	1.
	syl	dog+house
	pron	<1dog2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {kennel}.
doghouse	2.
	syl	dog+house
	pron	<1dog2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	disfavour (in the phrase {in the doghouse}) .
dogie	ety	C19: of unknown origin
dogy	infl
	head	dogie
	or	dogey
	syl	do:gy
	pron	<1d*ugi>
	pos	n.
dogey	infl
	head	dogie
	or	dogy
	syl	do+gey
	pron	<1d*ugi>
	pos	n.
dogies	infl
	head	dogie
	or	dogeys
	syl	do+gies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogeys	infl
	head	dogie
	or	dogies
	syl	do+geys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogie	0.
	syl	do+gie
	pron	<1d*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a motherless calf.
dog in the manger	1.a.
	syl	dog in the man+ger
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prevents others from using something he has no use for.
dog in the manger	1.b.
	syl	dog in the man+ger
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dog-in-the-manger attitude.
dog Latin	0.
	syl	dog Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	spurious or incorrect Latin.
dogleg	1.a.
	syl	dog+leg
	pron	<1dog2leg>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp bend or angle.
dogleg	1.b.
	syl	dog+leg
	pron	<1dog2leg>
	pos	n.
	def	something with a sharp bend. {~} {+legs, +leg+ging, +legged. $D} to go off at an angle.
dogleg	2.
	syl	dog+leg
	pron	<1dog2leg>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or with the shape of a dogleg.
doglegged	sub
	head	dogleg
	syl	dog+leg+ged
	pron	<2dog1legid>, <1dog2legd>
	pos	adj.
dogleg fence	0.
	syl	dog+leg fence
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a fence made of sloping poles supported by forked uprights.
dogma	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: opinion, belief, from dokein to seem good
dogmas	infl
	head	dogma
	or	dogmata
	syl	dog+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogmata	infl
	head	dogma
	or	dogmas
	syl	dog+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogma	1.
	syl	dog+ma
	pron	<1dogm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious doctrine or system of doctrines proclaimed by ecclesiastical authority as true.
dogma	2.
	syl	dog+ma
	pron	<1dogm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a belief, principle, or doctrine or a code of beliefs, principles, or doctrines.
	exam	1	Marxist dogma.
dogman	0.
	syl	dog+man
	pron	<2dogm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a person who directs the operation of a crane whilst riding on an object being lifted by it.
dogmatical	alt
	head	dogmatic
	or	dogmatic
	syl	dog+mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
dogmatic	1.
	or	dogmatical
	syl	dog+mat+ic
	pron	<dog1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by making authoritative or arrogant assertions, opinions, etc.; opinionated and arbitrary.
dogmatic	2.
	or	dogmatical
	syl	dog+mat+ic
	pron	<dog1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting dogma.
	exam	1	dogmatic writings.
dogmatic	3.
	or	dogmatical
	syl	dog+mat+ic
	pron	<dog1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	based on assumption rather than empirical observation.
dogmatically	sub
	head	dogmatic
	syl	dog+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dogmatics	0.
	syl	dog+mat+ics
	pron	<dog1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of religious dogmas and doctrines. Also called: {dogmatic} {doctrinal) theology}.
dogmatist	1.
	syl	dog+ma+tist
	pron	<1dogm*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a dogmatic person.
dogmatist	2.
	syl	dog+ma+tist
	pron	<1dogm*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who formulates dogmas.
dogmatise	alt
	head	dogmatize
	or	dogmatize
	syl	dog+ma+tise
	pron	<1dogm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
dogmatize	0.
	or	dogmatise
	syl	dog+ma+tize
	pron	<1dogm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or state (something) in a dogmatic manner. &- {#!dog+ma+tism}
dogmatization	sub
	head	dogmatize
	or	dogmatisation
	syl	dog+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
dogmatisation	sub
	head	dogmatize
	or	dogmatization
	syl	dog+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
dogmatizer	sub
	head	dogmatize
	or	dogmatiser
	syl	dog+ma+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
dogmatiser	sub
	head	dogmatize
	or	dogmatizer
	syl	dog+ma+2tis+er
	pos	n.
do-gooder	0.
	syl	do-good:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, usually disparaging.
	def	a well-intentioned person, esp. a naive or impractical one.
dog paddle	1.
	syl	dog pad+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies on his front, paddles his hands in imitation of a swimming dog, and beats his legs up and down.
dog-paddle	infl
	head	dog paddle
	syl	dog-pad:dle.
	pos	vb.
dog paddle	2.
	syl	dog pad+dle
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim using the dog paddle.
dog rose	0.
	syl	dog rose
	pos	n.
	def	a prickly wild rose, that is native to Europe and has pink or white delicate scentless flowers.
the	1.
	head	dogs
	syl	the.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	greyhound racing.
dogs	2.
	syl	dogs
	pron	<dogz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the feet.
go to the dogs	3.
	head	dogs
	syl	go to the dogs.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go to ruin physically or morally.
let sleeping dogs lie	4.
	head	dogs
	syl	let sleeping dogs lie.
	def	to leave things undisturbed.
dogsbodies	infl
	head	dogsbody
	syl	dogs+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogsbody	0.
	syl	dogs+bod:y
	pron	<1dogz2bodi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who carries out menial tasks for others; drudge.
dog sled	0.
	syl	dog sled
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Canadian.
	def	a sleigh drawn by dogs. Also called: {dog sledge} (Brit.), {dog sleigh}.
dog's-tail	0.
	syl	dog's-tail
	pos	n.
	def	any of several grasses of the genus esp. (crested dog's-tail), that are native to Europe and have flowers clustered in a dense narrow spike.
Dog Sthe	infl
	head	Dog Star
	syl	Dog Sthe.
	pos	n.
Dog Star	0.
	syl	Dog Star
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Sirius}.
dog's-tongue	0.
	syl	dog's-tongue
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hound's-tongue}.
dog-tooth check	alt
	head	dog's-tooth check
	or	dog's-tooth check
	syl	dog-tooth check
	pos	n.
dog's-tooth check	0.
	or	dog-tooth check
	syl	dog's-tooth check
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hound's-tooth check}.
dog tag	0.
	syl	dog tag
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a military personal-identification disc.
dog-tired	0.
	syl	dog-tired
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	exhausted.
dogteeth	infl
	head	dogtooth
	syl	dog+teeth.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogtooth	1.
	syl	dog+tooth
	pron	<1dog2tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a { {canine} (sense 3)}.
dogtooth	2.
	syl	dog+tooth
	pron	<1dog2tu:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornament in the form of four leaflike projections radiating from a raised centre, used in England in the 13th century.
dogtooth violet	0.
	syl	dog+tooth vi:o+let
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the liliaceous genus esp. the North American with yellow nodding flowers, or the European with purple flowers. Also called: {adders-tongue, fawn lily}.
dog train	0.
	syl	dog train
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a sleigh drawn by a team of dogs.
dogtrot	0.
	syl	dog+trot
	pron	<1dog2trot>
	pos	n.
	def	a gently paced trot.
dogvane	0.
	syl	dog+vane
	pron	<1dog2vAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light windvane consisting of a feather or a piece of cloth or yarn mounted on the side of a vessel. Also called: {telltale}.
dog violet	0.
	syl	dog vi:o+let
	pos	n.
	def	a violet, that grows in Europe and N Asia and has blue yellow-spurred flowers.
dogwatch	0.
	syl	dog+watch
	pron	<1dog2woC>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two two-hour watches aboard ship, from four to six p.m. or from six to eight p.m.
dogwood	0.
	syl	dog+wood
	pron	<1dog2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cornaceous trees or shrubs of the genus esp. a European shrub with clusters of small white flowers and black berries.
dogies	infl
	head	dogy
	syl	do:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dogy	0.
	syl	do:gy
	pron	<1d*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dogie}.
doh	ety	C18: from Italian; see #7gamut 
dohs	infl
	head	doh
	syl	dohs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doh	0.
	syl	doh
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. tonic sol-fa
	def	the first degree of any major scale.
Doha	0.
	syl	Do:ha
	pron	<1d*uha:>, <1d*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Qatar, on the E coast of the peninsula. Pop.: 100000 (1971 est.). Former name: {Bida, El Beda}.
Erno	infl
	head	Dohn'anyi
	syl	Er:n*"o
	pron	<1ern$o:>
	pos	n.
Dohn'anyi	0.
	syl	Doh:n*'a:nyi
	pron	Hungarian <1dohna:nji>
	pos	n.
	def	or {Ernst von} (#!$ernst f@$n). 1877-1960, Hungarian pianist and composer whose works include (1913) for piano and orchestra.
doily	ety	C18: named after Doily, a London draper
doyley	infl
	head	doily
	or	doyly
	syl	doy+ley
	pron	<1dcili>
	pos	n.
doyly	infl
	head	doily
	or	doyley
	syl	doy+ly
	pron	<1dcili>
	pos	n.
doilies	infl
	head	doily
	or	doileys
	syl	doi+lies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doileys	infl
	head	doily
	or	doilies
	syl	doi+leys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doily	0.
	syl	doi+ly
	pron	<1dcili>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative mat of lace or lacelike paper, etc., laid on or under plates.
do in	1.
	syl	do in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to murder or kill.
do in	2.
	syl	do in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to exhaust.
doing	0.
	syl	do+ing
	pron	<1du:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	an action or the performance of an action.
	exam	1	whose doing is this??
doings	1.
	syl	do+ings
	pron	<1du:iGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	deeds, actions or events.
doings	2.
	syl	do+ings
	pron	<1du:iGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	anything of which the name is not known, or euphemistically left unsaid, etc..
	exam	1	have you got the doings for starting the car??
doit	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch duit 
doit	1.
	syl	doit
	pron	<dcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a former small copper coin of the Netherlands.
doit	2.
	syl	doit
	pron	<dcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a trifle.
doited	ety	C15: probably from doten to #7dote 
doited	0.
	syl	doi+ted
	pron	<1dcitid>, <-tit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	foolish or childish, as from senility.
do-it-yourself	0.a.
	syl	do-it-your:self
	pos	n.
	def	the hobby or process of constructing and repairing things oneself.
do-it-yourself	0.b.
	syl	do-it-your:self
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a do-it-yourself kit.
dojo	ety	C20: from Japanese
dojos	infl
	head	dojo
	syl	do:jos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dojo	0.
	syl	do:jo
	pron	<1d*uJ*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or mat for the practice of judo.
dol	ety	C20: by shortening, from Latin dolor pain
dol	0.
	syl	dol
	pron	<dol>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of pain intensity, as measured by dolorimetry.
dol	1.
	syl	dol.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	dolce.
dols	infl
	head	dol
	syl	dols.
	mod	pl.
dol	2.
	syl	dol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	dollar.
dolabriform	ety	C18: from Latin dol*_abra pickaxe
dolabrate	alt
	head	dolabriform
	or	dolabriform
	syl	do+lab+rate
	pron	<d*u1l@brAt>
	pos	adj.
dolabriform	0.
	or	dolabrate
	syl	do+lab+ri+form
	pron	<d*u1l@bri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a hatchet or axe head.
Dolby	0.
	syl	Dol+by
	pron	<1dolbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a system used in tape recorders to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of high-frequency sounds by selective amplification.
dolce	ety	Italian: sweet
dolce	0.
	syl	dol+ce
	pron	<1dolCi>, Italian <1dolCA>
	usage	adj.,adv. Music.
	def	gently and sweetly.
dolce far niente	ety	literally: sweet doing nothing
dolce far niente	0.
	syl	dol+ce far nien+te
	pron	Italian. <1dolCA>, Italian. <far> <1njentA>
	pos	n.
	def	pleasant idleness.
dolce vita	ety	Italian, literally: sweet life
dolce vita	0.
	syl	dol+ce vi:ta
	pron	<1dolCi> <1vEt*>, Italian <1dolCA> <1vita>
	pos	n.
	def	a life of luxury.
doldrums	ety	C19: probably from Old English dol #7dull, influenced by #7tantrum 
the	infl
	head	doldrums
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
doldrums	1.
	syl	dol+drums
	pron	<1doldr*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	a depressed or bored state of mind.
doldrums	2.
	syl	dol+drums
	pron	<1doldr*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of inactivity or stagnation.
doldrums	3.a.
	syl	dol+drums
	pron	<1doldr*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	a belt of light winds or calms along the equator.
doldrums	3.b.
	syl	dol+drums
	pron	<1doldr*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	the weather conditions experienced in this belt, formerly a hazard to sailing vessels.
dole	ety	Old English d*_al share; related to Old Saxon d*_el, Old Norse deild, Gothic dails, Old High German teil; see #7{deal %1}
dole	H1.1.
	syl	dole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small portion or share, as of money or food, given to a poor person.
dole	H1.2.
	syl	dole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving or distributing such portions.
dole	H1.3.
	syl	dole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	money received from the state while out of work.
on the dole	4.
	head	dole
	syl	on the dole.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	receiving such money.
dole	H1.5.
	syl	dole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fate.
dole	H1.6.
	syl	dole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to distribute, esp. in small portions.
dole	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin dolus, from Latin dol*_ere to lament
dole	H2.0.
	syl	dole
	pron	<d*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	grief or mourning.
doleful	0.
	syl	dole+ful
	pron	<1d*ulful>
	pos	adj.
	def	dreary; mournful. Archaic word: {dole+some} (#!d$$$uls$$m).
dolefully	sub
	head	doleful
	syl	dole+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
dolefulness	sub
	head	doleful
	syl	dole+ful+ness
	pos	n.
dolerite	ety	C19: from French dol*'erite, from Greek doleros deceitful; so called because of the difficulty of determining its composition
dolerite	1.
	syl	dol+er+ite
	pron	<1dol*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark basic igneous rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar and a pyroxene, such as augite; a coarse-grained basalt.
dolerite	2.
	syl	dol+er+ite
	pron	<1dol*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any dark igneous rock whose composition cannot be determined with the naked eye.
doleritic	sub
	head	dolerite
	syl	dol+er+it+ic
	pron	<2dol*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
dolichocephalous	alt
	head	dolichocephalic
	or	dolichocephalic
	syl	dol:i+cho+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<2dolik*u1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
dolichocephalic	1.
	or	dolichocephalous
	syl	dol:i+cho+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2dolik*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a head much longer than it is broad, esp. one with a cephalic index under 75.
dolichocephalic	2.
	or	dolichocephalous
	syl	dol:i+cho+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2dolik*usi1f@lik>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual with such a head.
dolichocephalic	xref
	or	dolichocephalous
	syl	dol:i+cho+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2dolik*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {brachycephalic, mesocephalic}.
dolichocephalism	sub
	head	dolichocephalic
	or	dolichocephaly
	syl	dol:i+cho+1ceph:a+lism
	pos	n.
dolichocephaly	sub
	head	dolichocephalic
	or	dolichocephalism
	syl	dol:i+cho+1ceph:a+ly
	pos	n.
dolichosaurus	ety	C20: from Greek, from dolikhos long+-#7saur 
dolichosaurus	0.
	syl	dol:i+cho+saur+us
	pron	<2dolik*u1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct Cretaceous aquatic reptiles that had long necks and bodies and well-developed limbs.
doline	ety	C20: from Russian dolina, valley, plain; related to #7dale 
dolina	alt
	head	doline
	or	doline
	syl	do+li+na
	pron	<d*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
doline	0.
	or	dolina
	syl	do+li+ne
	pron	<d*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow usually funnel-shaped depression of the ground surface formed by solution in limestone regions.
doll	ety	C16: probably from Doll, pet name for Dorothy 
doll	1.
	syl	doll
	pron	<dol>
	pos	n.
	def	a small model or dummy of a human being, used as a toy.
doll	2.
	syl	doll
	pron	<dol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a pretty girl or woman of little intelligence: sometimes used as a term of address.
dollish	sub
	head	doll
	syl	doll+ish
	pos	adj.
dollishly	sub
	head	doll
	syl	doll+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
dollishness	sub
	head	doll
	syl	doll+ish+ness
	pos	n.
dollar	ety	C16: from Low German daler, from German Taler, Thaler, short for Joachimsthaler coin made from metal mined in Joachimsthal Jachymov, town in Czechoslovakia
dollar	1.
	syl	dol+lar
	pron	<1dol*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the U.S. and its dependencies, divided into 100 cents.
dollar	2.
	syl	dol+lar
	pron	<1dol*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit, comprising 100 cents, of the following countries: Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados (and other E Caribbean islands), Belize, Bermuda, British Honduras, Canada, the Cayman Islands, the Fiji Islands, Guyana, Hong Kong, Jamaica, Liberia, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, Rhodesia, Taiwan ({New Taiwan dollar}) , and Trinidad and Tobago.
dollar	3.
	syl	dol+lar
	pron	<1dol*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit informal. formerly
	def	five shillings or a coin of this value.
dollarbird	0.
	syl	dol:lar+bird
	pron	<1dol*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird, of S and SE Asia and Australia, with a round white spot on each wing: family (rollers), order
dollar diplomacy	1.
	syl	dol+lar di+plo+ma+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a foreign policy that encourages and protects capital investment and commercial and financial involvement abroad.
dollar diplomacy	2.
	syl	dol+lar di+plo+ma+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	use of financial power as a diplomatic weapon.
dollarfish	infl
	or	dollarfishes
	syl	dol:lar+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dollarfishes	infl
	head	dollarfish
	or	dollarfish
	syl	dol:lar+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dollarfish	0.
	syl	dol:lar+fish
	pron	<1dol*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fishes that have a rounded compressed silvery body, esp. the moonfishes or the American butterfish.
Engelbert	infl
	head	Dollfuss
	syl	Eng:el:bert
	pron	<1eG*l2bert>
	pos	n.
Dollfuss	0.
	syl	Doll:fuss
	pron	German <1dclfu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1934, Austrian statesman, chancellor (1932-34), who was assassinated by Austrian Nazis.
dollop	ety	C16: of unknown origin
dollop	1.
	syl	dol+lop
	pron	<1dol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a semi-solid lump.
dollop	2.
	syl	dol+lop
	pron	<1dol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a measure or serving, esp. of food. {~} foll. by to serve out (food).
doll up	0.
	syl	doll up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to adorn or dress (oneself or another, esp. a child) in a stylish or showy manner.
dollies	infl
	head	dolly
	syl	dol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dolly	1.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for a {doll}.
dolly	2.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films, television.
	def	a wheeled support on which a camera may be mounted.
dolly	3.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup-shaped anvil held against the head of a rivet while the other end is being hammered.
dolly	4.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped block of lead used to hammer dents out of sheet metal.
dolly	5.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	a distance piece placed between the head of a pile and the pile-driver to form an extension to the length of the pile.
dolly	6.a.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple catch.
dolly	6.b.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	See {dolly drop}.
dolly	7.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dolly bird}. an attractive and fashionable girl, esp. one who is considered to be unintelligent.
dollies	infl
	head	dolly
	syl	dol+lies
	pos	vb.
dollying	infl
	head	dolly
	syl	dol+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
dollied	infl
	head	dolly
	syl	dol+lied.
	pos	vb.
dolly	8.
	syl	dol+ly
	pron	<1doli>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Films, television.
	def	to wheel (a camera) backwards or forwards on a dolly.
dolly drop	0.
	syl	dol+ly drop
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a full toss bowled in a slow high arc.
dolly mixture	0.
	syl	doll:y mix+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of tiny coloured sweets.
Dolly Varden	ety	C19: from the name of a character in Dickens' Barnaby Rudge (1841)
Dolly Varden	1.
	syl	Dol:ly Var:den
	pron	<1va:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's large-brimmed hat trimmed with flowers.
Dolly Varden	2.
	syl	Dol:ly Var:den
	pron	<1va:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a red-spotted trout, occurring in lakes in W North America.
dolman	ety	C16: via French from German Dolman, from Turkish dolaman a winding round, from dolamak to wind
dolmans	infl
	head	dolman
	syl	dol+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dolman	1.
	syl	dol+man
	pron	<1dolm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a long Turkish outer robe.
dolman	2.
	syl	dol+man
	pron	<1dolm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dolman jacket}. a hussar's jacket worn slung over the shoulder.
dolman	3.
	syl	dol+man
	pron	<1dolm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's cloak with voluminous capelike sleeves.
dolman sleeve	0.
	syl	dol+man sleeve
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeve that is very wide at the armhole and tapers to a tight wrist.
dolmas	ety	from Turkish, from dolaman a wrapping
dolma	alt
	head	dolmas
	or	dolmas
	syl	dol+ma
	pron	<1dolm*>, <-ma:>
	pos	n.
dolmas	0.
	or	dolma
	syl	dol+mas
	pron	<1dolm*s>, <-ma:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Middle Eastern dish of meat and rice, wrapped in vine leaves.
dolmen	ety	C19: from French, probably from Old Breton tol table, from Latin tabula board+Breton m*_en stone, of Celtic origin; see #7table 
dolmen	1.
	syl	dol+men
	pron	<1dolmen>
	pos	n.
	usage	in English archaeology
	def	a Neolithic stone formation, consisting of a horizontal stone supported by several vertical stones, and thought to be a tomb.
dolmen	2.
	syl	dol+men
	pron	<1dolmen>
	pos	n.
	usage	in French archaeology
	def	any megalithic tomb.
Arnold	infl
	head	Dolmetsch
	syl	Ar:nold.
	pos	n.
Dolmetsch	0.
	syl	Dol:metsch
	pron	<1dolmeC>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1940, British musician, born in France. He contributed greatly to the revival of interest in early music and instruments.
dolomite	ety	C18: named after D*'eodat de Dolomieu (1750-1801), French mineralogist
dolomite	1.
	syl	do+lo+mite
	pron	<1dol*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, colourless, or sometimes pink mineral consisting of calcium magnesium carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: CaMg(CO\3)\2.
dolomite	2.
	syl	do+lo+mite
	pron	<1dol*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sedimentary rock resembling limestone but consisting principally of the mineral dolomite. It is an important source of magnesium and its compounds, and is used as a building material and refractory.
dolomitic	sub
	head	dolomite
	syl	dol:o+mit+ic
	pron	<2dol*1mitik>
	pos	adj.
Dolomites	0.
	syl	Do+lo+mites
	pron	<1dol*?!2mIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NE Italy: part of the Alps; formed of dolomitic limestone. Highest peak: Marmolada, 3342 m (10965 ft.).
dolorimetry	0.
	syl	dol+or+im+e:try
	pron	<2dol*1rim*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for measuring the level of pain perception by applying heat to the skin.
doloroso	ety	Italian: dolorous
doloroso	0.
	syl	do+lo+ro+so
	pron	<2dol*1r*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	in a sorrowful manner.
dolorous	0.
	syl	dol+or+ous
	pron	<1dol*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or involving pain or sorrow.
dolorously	sub
	head	dolorous
	syl	dol+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
dolorousness	sub
	head	dolorous
	syl	dol+or+ous+ness
	pos	n.
dolour	ety	C14: from Latin, from dol*_ere to grieve
dolor	alt
	head	dolour
	or	dolour
	syl	dol+or
	pron	<1dol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dolour	0.
	or	dolor
	syl	dol+our
	pron	<1dol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	grief or sorrow.
dolphin	ety	C13: from Old French dauphin, via Latin, from Greek delphin-, delphis 
dolphin	1.
	syl	dol+phin
	pron	<1dolfin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine cetacean mammals of the family esp. that are typically smaller than whales and larger than porpoises and have a beaklike snout.
river dolphin	2.
	head	dolphin
	syl	river dolphin.
	def	any freshwater cetacean of the family inhabiting rivers of North and South America and S Asia. They are smaller than marine dolphins and have a longer narrower snout.
dolphin	3.
	syl	dol+phin
	pron	<1dolfin>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large marine percoid fishes, or that resemble the cetacean dolphins and have an iridescent coloration.
dolphin	4.
	syl	dol+phin
	pron	<1dolfin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a post or buoy for mooring a vessel.
dolphin striker	0.
	syl	dol+phin strik+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a short vertical strut between the bowsprit and a rope or cable (martingale) from the end of the bowsprit to the stem or bows, used for maintaining tension and preventing upward movement of the bowsprit. Also called: {martingale boom, martingale}.
dolt	ety	C16: probably related to Old English dol stupid; see #7dull 
dolt	0.
	syl	dolt
	pron	<d*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow-witted or stupid person;
doltish	sub
	head	dolt
	syl	dolt+ish
	pos	adj.
doltishly	sub
	head	dolt
	syl	dolt+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
doltishness	sub
	head	dolt
	syl	dolt+ish+ness
	pos	n.
dom	ety	C18 (monastic title): from Latin dominus lord
dom	1.
	syl	dom
	pron	<dom>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a title given to Benedictine, Carthusian, and Cistercian monks and to certain of the canons regular.
dom	2.
	syl	dom
	pron	<dom>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in Portugal and Brazil
	def	a title borne by royalty, princes of the Church, and nobles.
DOM	0.
	syl	DOM
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Dominican Republic.
dom	1.
	syl	dom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	domain.
dom	2.
	syl	dom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	domestic.
Dom	0.
	syl	Dom.
	qual	R.C. Church. abbrev. for
	def	Dominican.
DOM	ety	Latin: to God, the best, the greatest
DOM	0.
	syl	D.O.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Deo Optimo Maximo.
-dom	ety	Old English -d*_om 
-dom	0.
	syl	-dom
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-dom	1.
	syl	-dom
	def	state or condition.
	exam	1	freedom;
	exam	2	martyrdom.
-dom	2.
	syl	-dom
	def	rank or office.
	exam	1	earldom;
-dom	3.
	syl	-dom
	def	domain.
	exam	1	kingdom;
	exam	2	Christendom.
-dom	4.
	syl	-dom
	def	a collection of persons.
	exam	1	officialdom.
domain	ety	C17: from French domaine, from Latin dominium property, from dominus lord
domain	1.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	land governed by a ruler or government.
domain	2.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	land owned by one person or family.
domain	3.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a field or scope of knowledge or activity.
domain	4.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a region having specific characteristics or containing certain types of plants or animals.
domain	5.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the absolute ownership and right to dispose of land. See also {demesne, eminent domain}.
domain	6.a.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of values of the independent variable of a function for which the functional value exists.
	exam	1	the domain of sin x is all real numbers.
domain	6.b.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any open set containing at least one point.
domain	7.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another term for {universe of discourse} (esp. in the phrase {domain of quantification}).
domain	8.
	syl	do+main
	pron	<d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {magnetic domain}. one of the regions in a ferromagnetic solid in which all the atoms have their magnetic moments aligned in the same direction.
dome	ety	C16: from French, from Italian duomo cathedral, from Latin domus house
dome	1.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a hemispherical roof or vault or a structure of similar form.
dome	2.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like this.
dome	3.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	a crystal form in which two planes intersect along an edge parallel to a lateral axis.
dome	4.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for the {head}.
dome	5.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another name for { {pericline} (sense 2)}.
dome	6.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a dome.
dome	7.
	syl	dome
	pron	<d*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape like a dome.
domelike	sub
	head	dome
	syl	dome+2like
	pos	adj.
Domenico Veneziano	0.
	syl	Do:me:ni:co Ve:ne:zi:a:no
	pron	Italian <do1mA:niko> <2vAnAt1tsja:no>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1461, Italian painter, noted for the St. Lucy Altarpiece.
domesday	0.
	syl	domes+day
	pron	<1du:mz2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {doomsday}.
Doomsday Book	alt
	head	Domesday Book
	or	Domesday Book
	syl	Dooms+day Book
	pos	n.
Domesday Book	0.
	or	Doomsday Book
	syl	Domes+day Book
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the record of a survey of the land of England carried out by the commissioners of William I in 1086.
domestic	ety	C16: from Old French domes?!tique, from Latin domesticus belonging to the house, from domus house
domestic	1.
	syl	do+mes+tic
	pron	<d*1mestik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving the home or family.
domestic	2.
	syl	do+mes+tic
	pron	<d*1mestik>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoying or accustomed to home or family life.
domestic	3.
	syl	do+mes+tic
	pron	<d*1mestik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	bred or kept by man as a pet or for purposes such as the supply of food.
domestic	4.
	syl	do+mes+tic
	pron	<d*1mestik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, produced in, or involving one's own country or a specific country.
	exam	1	domestic and foreign affairs.
domestic	5.
	syl	do+mes+tic
	pron	<d*1mestik>
	pos	n.
	def	a household servant.
domestically	sub
	head	domestic
	syl	do+1mes+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
domesticize	alt
	head	domesticate
	or	domesticate
	syl	do+mes+ti+cize
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
domesticate	1.
	or	domesticize
	syl	do+mes+ti+cate
	pron	<d*1mesti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or keep (wild animals or plants) under control or cultivation.
domesticate	2.
	or	domesticize
	syl	do+mes+ti+cate
	pron	<d*1mesti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accustom to home life.
domesticate	3.
	or	domesticize
	syl	do+mes+ti+cate
	pron	<d*1mesti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt to an environment.
	exam	1	to domesticate foreign trees. ?-
domestication	sub
	head	domesticate
	syl	do+2mes+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
domesticative	sub
	head	domesticate
	syl	do+1mes+ti+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
domesticator	sub
	head	domesticate
	syl	do+1mes+ti+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
domestic fowl	0.
	syl	do+mes+tic fowl
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated gallinaceous bird thought to be descended from the red jungle fowl and occurring in many varieties. Often shortened to {fowl}.
domesticities	infl
	head	domesticity
	syl	do+mes+ti+ci:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
domesticity	1.
	syl	do+mes+ti+ci:ty
	pron	<2d*ume1stisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	home life.
domesticity	2.
	syl	do+mes+ti+ci:ty
	pron	<2d*ume1stisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	devotion to or familiarity with home life.
domesticity	3.
	syl	do+mes+ti+ci:ty
	pron	<2d*ume1stisiti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a domestic duty, matter, or condition.
domestic science	0.
	syl	do+mes+tic sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the study of cooking, needlework, and other subjects concerned with household skills.
Alfred	infl
	head	Domett
	syl	Al:fred.
	pos	n.
Domett	0.
	syl	Dom:ett
	pron	<1domit>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-87, New Zealand poet, colonial administrator, and statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1862-63).
domicile	ety	C15: from Latin domicilium, from domus house
domicil	alt
	head	domicile
	or	domicile
	syl	dom:i+cil
	pron	<1domisil>
	pos	n.
domicile	1.
	or	domicil
	syl	dom:i+cile
	pron	<1domi2sIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwelling place.
domicile	2.
	or	domicil
	syl	dom:i+cile
	pron	<1domi2sIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent legal residence.
domicile	3.
	or	domicil
	syl	dom:i+cile
	pron	<1domi2sIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce, Brit.
	def	the place where a bill of exchange is to be paid.
domicile	4.
	or	domicil
	syl	dom:i+cile
	pron	<1domi2sIl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to establish or be established in a dwelling place.
domiciliary	sub
	head	domicile
	syl	dom:i+cil:i+ar:y
	pron	<2domi1sili*ri>
	pos	adj.
dominance	0.
	syl	dom:i+nance
	pron	<1domin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	control; ascendancy.
dominant	1.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having primary control, authority, or influence; governing; ruling.
dominant	2.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	predominant or primary.
	exam	1	the dominant topic of the day.
dominant	3.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	occupying a commanding position.
dominant	4.a.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gene
	def	producing the same phenotype in the organism whether its allele is identical or dissimilar.
dominant	4.b.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a character
	def	controlled by such a gene. Compare { {recessive} (sense 2)}.
dominant	5.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to the fifth degree of a scale.
dominant	6.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Ecology. of a plant or animal species within a community
	def	more prevalent that any other species and determining the appearance and composition of the community.
dominant	7.a.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dominant gene or character.
dominant	7.b.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism having such a gene or character.
dominant	8.a.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth degree of a scale and the second in importance after the tonic.
dominant	8.b.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a key or chord based on this.
dominant	9.
	syl	dom:i+nant
	pron	<1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a dominant plant or animal in a community.
dominantly	sub
	head	dominant
	syl	dom:i+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
dominant seventh chord	0.
	syl	dom:i+nant sev+enth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord consisting of the dominant and the major third, perfect fifth, and minor seventh above it. Its most natural resolution is to a chord on the tonic.
dominant tenement	0.
	syl	dom:i+nant ten+e:ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the land or tenement with the benefit of an easement over land belonging to another. Compare {servient tenement}.
dominant wavelength	0.
	syl	dom:i+nant wave+length
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the wavelength of monochromatic light that would give the same visual sensation if combined in a suitable proportion with an achromatic light. See also {complementary wavelength}.
dominate	ety	C17: from Latin domin*_ar*_i to be lord over, from dominus lord
dominate	1.
	syl	dom:i+nate
	pron	<1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to control, rule, or govern (someone or something).
dominate	2.
	syl	dom:i+nate
	pron	<1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tower above (surroundings, etc.); overlook.
dominate	3.
	syl	dom:i+nate
	pron	<1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to predominate in (something or someone).
dominatingly	sub
	head	dominate
	syl	dom:i+2nat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
dominative	sub
	head	dominate
	syl	dom:i+na+tive
	pos	adj.
dominator	sub
	head	dominate
	syl	dom:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
domination	1.
	syl	dom:i+na+tion
	pron	<2domi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dominating or state of being dominated.
domination	2.
	syl	dom:i+na+tion
	pron	<2domi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	authority; rule; control.
dominations	0.
	syl	dom:i+na+tions
	pron	<2domi1nAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the fourth order of medieval angelology. Also called: {dominions}.
dominee	ety	from Afrikaans, from Dutch; compare #7dominie 
dominee	0.
	syl	do+mi+nee
	pron	<1du:mini>, <1du*->
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a minister in any of the Afrikaner Churches. Also called: {predikant}.
domineer	ety	C16: from Dutch domineren, from French dominer to #7dominate 
domineer	0.
	syl	dom:i+neer
	pron	<2domi1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll by over
	def	to act with arrogance or tyranny; behave imperiously.
domineeringly	sub
	head	domineer
	syl	dom:i+1neer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
domineeringness	sub
	head	domineer
	syl	dom:i+1neer+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Placido	infl
	head	Domingo
	syl	Pla:ci:do
	pron	<1pla$Tido>
	pos	n.
Domingo	0.
	syl	Do:min:go
	pron	<do1miGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1941, Spanish operatic tenor.
Saint	infl
	head	Dominic
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Dominic	0.
	syl	Dom:i:nic
	pron	<1dominik>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1170-1221, Spanish priest; founder of the Dominican order. Feast day: Aug. 4.
Dominica	0.
	syl	Dom:i+ni+ca
	pron	<2domi1nEk*>, <d*1minik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in the E West Indies, one of the Windward Islands: a former British colony; became independent in 1978. Capital: Roseau. Pop.: 70302 (1970). Area: 728 sq. km (290 sq. miles).
dominical	ety	C15: from Late Latin dominic*_alis, from Latin dominus lord,
dominical	1.
	syl	do+min:i+cal
	pron	<d*1minikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or emanating from Jesus Christ as Lord.
dominical	2.
	syl	do+min:i+cal
	pron	<d*1minikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sunday as the Lord's Day.
dominical letter	0.
	syl	do+min:i+cal let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	any one of the letters A to G as used to denote Sundays in a given year in order to determine the church calendar.
Dominican	H1.1.a.
	syl	Do+min:i+can
	pron	<d*1minik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an order of preaching friars founded by Saint Dominic in 1215; a Blackfriar.
Dominican	H1.1.b.
	syl	Do+min:i+can
	pron	<d*1minik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a nun of one of the orders founded under the patronage of Saint Dominic.
Dominican	H1.2.
	syl	Do+min:i+can
	pron	<d*1minik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Saint Dominic or the Dominican order.
Dominican	H2.1.
	syl	Do+min:i+can
	pron	<d*1minik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Dominican Republic.
Dominican	H2.2.
	syl	Do+min:i+can
	pron	<d*1minik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic	0.
	syl	Do+min:i+can Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in the West Indies, occupying the eastern half of the island of Hispaniola: colo?!nized by the Spanish after its discovery by Columbus in 1492; gained independence from Spain in 1821. It is generally mountainous, dominated by the Cordillera Central, which rises over 3000 m (10000 ft.), with fertile lowlands. Language: Spanish. Religion: mostly Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Santo Domingo. Pop.: 4006405 (1970). Area: 48441 sq. km (18703 sq. miles). Former name (until 1844): {Santo Domingo}.
dominie	ety	C17: from Latin domin*_e, vocative case of dominus lord
dominie	1.
	syl	dom:i+nie
	pron	<1domini>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {schoolmaster}.
dominie	2.
	syl	dom:i+nie
	pron	<1domini>
	pos	n.
	def	a minister or clergyman, also used as a term of address.
dominion	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin dominium ownership, from dominus master
dominion	1.
	syl	do+min+ion
	pron	<d*1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	rule; authority.
dominion	2.
	syl	do+min+ion
	pron	<d*1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the land gov?!erned by one ruler or government.
dominion	3.
	syl	do+min+ion
	pron	<d*1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	sphere of influence; area of control.
dominion	4.
	syl	do+min+ion
	pron	<d*1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a name formerly applied to self-governing divisions of the British Empire.
dominion	5.
	syl	do+min+ion
	pron	<d*1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common word for {dominium}.
Dominion Day	0.
	syl	Do+min+ion Day
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	July 1, the anniversary of the day in 1867 when Canada became the first British colony to receive dominion status: a bank holiday.
dominions	0.
	syl	do+min+ions
	pron	<d*1minj*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	often cap.
	def	another term for {dominations}.
dominium	ety	C19: from Latin: property, ownership; see #7dominion 
dominion	alt
	head	dominium
	or	dominium
	syl	do+min+ion
	pos	n.
dominium	0.
	or	dominion
	syl	do+min+i:um
	pron	<d*1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the ownership or right to possession of property, esp. realty.
domino	ety	C19: from French, from Italian, perhaps from domino&! master, said by the winner
dominoes	infl
	head	domino
	syl	dom:i+noes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
domino	H1.0.
	syl	dom:i+no
	pron	<1domi2n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rectangular block used in dominoes, divided on one side into two equal areas, each of which is either blank or marked with from one to six dots.
domino	ety	C18: from French or Italian, probably from Latin dominus lord, master
dominoes	infl
	head	domino
	or	dominos
	syl	dom:i+noes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dominos	infl
	head	domino
	or	dominoes
	syl	dom:i+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
domino	H2.1.
	syl	dom:i+no
	pron	<1domi2n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large hooded cloak worn with an eye mask at a masquerade.
domino	H2.2.
	syl	dom:i+no
	pron	<1domi2n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the eye mask worn with such a cloak.
Fats	infl
	head	Domino
	syl	Fats.
	pos	n.
Domino	0.
	syl	Dom:in:o
	pron	<1domin*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1928, U.S. rock-and-roll pianist, singer, and songwriter. His singles include (1955) and (1956).
dominoes	0.
	syl	dom:i+noes
	pron	<1domi2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	any of several games in which matching halves of dominoes are laid together.
domino theory	ety	C20: alluding to a row of dominoes, each standing on end, all of which fall when one is pushed
domino theory	0.
	syl	dom:i+no the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that a Communist takeover of one country in a vulnerable region, such as SE Asia, will lead to Communist takeovers in all the neighbouring states.
Dominus	0.
	syl	Do+mi+nus
	pron	Latin. <1dominus>
	pos	n.
	def	God or Christ.
Domitian	0.
	syl	Do:mi:tian
	pron	<d*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 51-96 #7a.d., Roman emperor (81-96): instigated a reign of terror (93); assassinated.
Domr'emy	alt
	head	Domr'emy-la-Pucelle
	or	Domr'emy-la-Pucelle
	syl	Dom+r*'e:my
	pos	n.
Domr'emy-la-Pucelle	0.
	or	Domr'emy
	syl	Dom:r*'e:my-la-Pu:celle
	pron	French <d?~crAmi>, French <la> <py1sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE France, in the Vosges: birthplace of Joan of Arc.
don	ety	C14: from #7do %1#7+on ; compare #7doff 
dons	infl
	head	don
	syl	dons
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
donning	infl
	head	don
	syl	don+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
donned	infl
	head	don
	syl	donned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
don	H1.0.
	syl	don
	pron	<don>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on (clothing).
don	ety	C17: ultimately from Latin dominus lord
don	H2.1.
	syl	don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of the teaching staff at a university or college, esp. at Oxford or Cambridge.
don	H2.2.
	syl	don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish gentleman or nobleman.
don	H2.3.
	syl	don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person of rank.
don	H2.4.
	syl	don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an expert.
	exam	1	he's a don at public speaking.
Don	ety	C16: via Spanish, from Latin dominus lord; see #7don %2
Don	H1.0.
	syl	Don
	pron	<don>, Spanish <don>, Spanish <don>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish title equivalent to : placed before a name to indicate respect.
Don	H2.1.
	syl	Don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the SE Soviet Union, rising southeast of Tula and flowing generally south to the Sea of Azov: linked by canal to the River Volga. Length: 1981 km (1224 miles).
Don	H2.2.
	syl	Don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Scotland, rising in the Cairngorm Mountains and flowing east to the North Sea. Length: 100 km (62 miles).
Don	H2.3.
	syl	Don
	pron	<don>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N central England, rising in S Yorkshire and flowing northeast to the Humber. Length: about 96 km (60 miles).
Dona	ety	C19: from Latin domina lady, feminine of dominus master
Dona	0.
	syl	Do:na
	pron	Portuguese <1don*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Portuguese title of address equivalent to or : placed before a name to indicate respect.
Dona	ety	C17: via Spanish, from Latin domina; see #7dona 
Dona	0.
	syl	Do:?~na
	pron	<1donja>, Spanish <1do$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish title of address equivalent to or : placed before a name to indicate respect.
Donar	0.
	syl	Do:nar
	pron	<1d*una:>, German <1do:nar>
	pos	n.
	def	the Germanic god of thunder, corresponding to Thor in Norse mythology.
donate	0.
	syl	do+nate
	pron	<d*u1nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give (money, time, etc.), esp. to a charity.
donator	sub
	head	donate
	syl	do+1na+tor
	pos	n.
Donatello	0.
	syl	Don:a:tel:lo
	pron	Italian <2dona1tello>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1386-1466, Florentine sculptor, regarded as the greatest sculptor of the quattrocento, who was greatly in?!fluenced by classical sculpture and contemporary humanist theories. His marble relief of (1416-17) shows his innovative use of perspective. Other outstanding works are the classic bronze and the bronze equestrian monument to Gattemalata, which became the model of subsequent equestrian sculpture.
donation	ety	C15: from Latin d*_on*_ati*_o a present?!ing, from d*_on*_are to give, from d*_onum gift
donation	1.
	syl	do+na+tion
	pron	<d*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving, esp. to a charity.
donation	2.
	syl	do+na+tion
	pron	<d*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a contribution.
Donatist	ety	C15: from Late Latin D*_on*_atista a follower of D*_on*_atus, bishop of Carthage
Donatist	0.
	syl	Don:a+tist
	pron	<1d*un*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a heretical Christian sect originating in N Africa in 311 #7a.d.
Donatism	sub
	head	Donatist
	syl	Don:a+tism
	pos	n.
donative	ety	C15: from Latin d*_on*_at*_ivum donation made to soldiers by a Roman emperor, from d*_on*_are to present
donative	1.
	syl	don:a+tive
	pron	<1d*un*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a gift or donation.
donative	2.
	syl	don:a+tive
	pron	<1d*un*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a benefice capable of being conferred as a gift.
donative	3.
	syl	don:a+tive
	pron	<1d*un*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a donation.
donative	4.
	syl	don:a+tive
	pron	<1d*un*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or relating to a benefice.
Aelius	1.
	head	Donatus
	syl	Ae:li:us
	pron	<1Eli*s>
	def	4th century #7a.d. Latin grammarian, who taught Saint Jerome; his textbook was used throughout the Middle Ages.
Donatus	2.
	syl	Do:na:tus
	pron	<d*u1na:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	4th century #7a.d. bishop of Carthage; leader of the Donatists.
Donau	0.
	syl	Do+nau
	pron	<1do:nau>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for the {Danube}.
Donbas	alt
	head	Donbass
	or	Donbass
	syl	Don+bas
	pron	<don1ba:s>
	pos	n.
Donbass	0.
	or	Donbas
	syl	Don+bass
	pron	<don1ba:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial region of the SW Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR in the plain of the Rivers Donets and lower Dnieper: the largest coalfield in the Soviet Union. Also called: {Donets Basin}.
Doncaster	0.
	syl	Don+cas+ter
	pron	<1doGk*st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in South Yorkshire, on the River Don. Pop.: 82505 (1971).
done	1.
	syl	done
	pos	d^n; vb.
	def	the past participle of {do%1}.
be	2.
	head	done
	or	have done with
	syl	be
	def	to end relations with.
have done	3.
	head	done
	syl	have done.
	def	to be completely finished.
	exam	1	have you done??
done	4.a.
	syl	done
	pos	d^n; vb.
	def	an exclamation of frustration when something is ruined.
done	4.b.
	syl	done
	pos	d^n; vb.
	def	an exclamation when something is completed.
done	5.
	syl	done
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of agreement, as on the settlement of a bargain between two parties.
done	6.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	def	completed; finished.
done	7.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	def	cooked enough.
	exam	1	done to a turn.
done	8.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	def	used up.
	exam	1	they had to surrender when the ammuni?!tion was done.
done	9.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	def	socially proper or acceptable.
	exam	1	that isn't done in higher circles.
done	10.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cheated; tricked.
done	11.a.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	def	dead or almost dead.
done	11.b.
	syl	done
	pos	adj.
	def	in serious difficulty.
done in	12.
	head	done
	or	up
	syl	done in
	qual	Informal.
	def	physically exhausted.
donee	ety	C16: from #7don (#7or) #7+ -#7ee 
donee	1.
	syl	do+nee
	pron	<d*u1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who receives a gift.
donee	2.
	syl	do+nee
	pron	<d*u1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom a power of appointment is given.
Donegal	0.
	syl	Don+e:gal
	pron	<1doni2gc:l>, <2doni1gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in NW Ireland, on the Atlantic: mountainous, with a rugged coastline and many offshore islands. County town: Lifford. Pop.: 108000 (1971). Area: 4830 sq. km (1865 sq. miles).
Donets	0.
	syl	Do+nets
	pron	Russian <da1njets>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the SW Soviet Union, rising in the Kursk steppe and flowing southeast to the Don River. Length: about 1078 km (670 miles).
Donets Basin	0.
	syl	Do+nets Ba+sin
	pron	<d*1nets>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Donbass}.
Donetsk	0.
	syl	Do+netsk
	pron	Russian <da1njAtsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR: the chief industrial centre of the Donbass; first ironworks founded by a Welshman, John Hughes (1872), after whom the town was named {Yuzovka} (Hughes?!ovka). Pop.: 950000 (1975 est.). Former names (from after the Revolution until 1961): {Stalin} or {Stalino}.
dong	ety	from Vietnamese
dong	H1.0.
	syl	dong
	pron	<doG>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of North Vietnam.
dong	ety	C20: of unknown origin
dong	H2.0.
	syl	dong
	pron	<doG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {penis}.
dong	ety	C20: of imitative origin
	infl
	head	dong
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
dong	H3.1.
	syl	dong
	pron	<doG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit or strike (a person). {~}
dong	H3.2.
	syl	dong
	pron	<doG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a blow.
donga	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, of Zulu origin
S African	1.
	head	donga
	syl	S. African.
	def	a steep-sided gully created by soil erosion.
donga	2.
	syl	don+ga
	pron	<1doGg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Papua New Guinea
	def	a house or shelter.
Dongola	0.
	syl	Don+go+la
	pron	<1doGg*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town in the N Sudan, on the Nile: built on the site of Old Dongola, the capital of the Christian Kingdom of Nubia (6th to 14th centuries). Pop.: 5937 (1973).
Doenitz	alt
	head	Donitz
	or	Donitz
	syl	Doe:nitz
	pron	German <1d$o:nits>
	pos	n.
Karl	infl
	head	Donitz
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
Gaetano	infl
	head	Donizetti
	syl	Ga:e:ta:no
	pron	<gaA1ta:no>
	pos	n.
Donizetti	0.
	syl	Don:i:zet:ti
	pron	<2doni1zeti>, Italian <2doni1dzAtti>
	pos	n.
	def	1797-1848, Italian operatic composer: his works include (1835), (1840), and (1843).
donjon	ety	C14: archaic variant of dungeon 
donjon	0.
	syl	don+jon
	pron	<1d^nJ*n>, <1don->
	pos	n.
	def	the heavily fortified central tower or keep of a medieval castle. Also: {dungeon}.
Don Juan	1.
	syl	Don Juan
	pron	<1don> <1Ju:*n>, Spanish <1don> <1$xwan>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Spanish nobleman and philanderer: hero of many poems, plays, and operas, including treatments by de Molina, Moli*`ere, Goldoni, Mozart, Byron, and Shaw.
Don Juan	2.
	syl	Don Juan
	pron	<1don> <1Ju:*n>, Spanish <1don> <1$xwan>
	pos	n.
	def	a successful seducer of women.
donkey	ety	C18: perhaps from dun dark+ -key, as in monkey 
donkey	1.
	syl	don+key
	pron	<1doGki>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ass}. a long-eared domesticated member of the horse family descended from the African wild ass
donkey	2.
	syl	don+key
	pron	<1doGki>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is considered to be stupid or stubborn.
donkey	3.
	syl	don+key
	pron	<1doGki>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	auxiliary.
	exam	1	a donkey engine;
	exam	2	a donkey boiler.
talk the hind leg (s) off a donkey	4.
	head	donkey
	syl	talk the hind leg (s) off a donkey.
	def	to talk endlessly.
donkey derby	0.
	syl	don+key der+by
	pos	n.
	def	a race in which contestants ride donkeys, esp. at a rural f*^ete.
donkey jacket	0.
	syl	don+key jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a short thick jacket, often worn by workmen.
donkey's years	0.
	syl	don+key's years
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression meaning a long time.
donkey vote	0.
	syl	don+key vote
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a vote on a preferential ballot on which the voter's order of preference follows the order in which the candidates are listed.
donkey-work	0.a.
	syl	don:key-work
	pos	n.
	def	groundwork.
donkey-work	0.b.
	syl	don:key-work
	pos	n.
	def	drudgery.
Donna	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin domina lady, feminine of dominus lord, master
Donna	0.
	syl	Don+na
	pron	<1don*>, Italian <1dcnna>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian title of address equivalent to indicating respect.
John	infl
	head	Donne
	syl	John.
	pos	d^n; n.
Donne	0.
	syl	Donne
	pos	d^n; n.
	def	1573-1631, English metaphysical poet and preacher. He wrote love and religious poems, sermons, epigrams, and elegies including (1612) and the sonnet to Death.
donn'ee	ety	literally: (a) given
donn'e	alt
	head	donn'ee
	or	donn'ee
	syl	don+n*'e
	pron	French. <dc1nA>
	pos	n.
donn'ee	1.
	or	donn'e
	syl	don+n*'ee
	pron	French. <dc1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject or theme.
donn'ee	2.
	or	donn'e
	syl	don+n*'ee
	pron	French. <dc1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a basic assumption or fact.
donnert	ety	C18: from Scottish dialect donner to astound, perhaps from Dutch donderen to thunder, from Middle Dutch donder thunder
donnard	infl
	head	donnert
	or	donnered
	syl	don+nard
	pron	<1don*d>
	pos	adj.
donnered	infl
	head	donnert
	or	donnard
	syl	don+nered
	pron	<1don*d>
	pos	adj.
donnert	0.
	syl	don+nert
	pron	<1don*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	stunned.
donnish	0.
	syl	don+nish
	pron	<1doniS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a university don.
donnishly	sub
	head	donnish
	syl	don+nish+ly
	pos	adv.
donnishness	sub
	head	donnish
	syl	don+nish+ness
	pos	n.
donny	0.
	syl	don+ny
	pron	<1doni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {danny}.
donnybrook	ety	C19: after Donnybrook Fair, an annual event until 1855 near Dublin
donnybrook	0.
	syl	don:ny+brook
	pron	<1doni2bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rowdy brawl.
donor	ety	C15: from Old French doneur, from Latin d*_on*_ator, from d*_on*_are to give
donor	1.
	syl	do+nor
	pron	<1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a donation.
donor	2.
	syl	do+nor
	pron	<1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any person who voluntarily gives blood, skin, etc., for use in the treatment of another person.
donor	3.a.
	syl	do+nor
	pron	<1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a gift of property.
donor	3.b.
	syl	do+nor
	pron	<1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who bestows upon another a power of appointment over property.
donor	4.
	syl	do+nor
	pron	<1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the atom supplying both electrons in a coordinate bond.
donor	5.
	syl	do+nor
	pron	<1d*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	an impurity, such as antimony or arsenic, that is added to a semiconductor material in order to increase its n-type conductivity by contributing free electrons. Compare { {acceptor} (sense 2)}.
donorship	sub
	head	donor
	syl	do+nor+2ship
	pos	n.
Don Quixote	ety	after the hero of Cervantes' Don Quixote de la Mancha 
Don Quixote	0.
	syl	Don Quix:ote
	pron	<1don> <kE1h*utE>, <1kwiks*t>, Spanish <1don> <ki1$xotA>
	pos	n.
	def	an impractical idealist.
don't	0.
	syl	don't
	pron	<d*unt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	do not.#e {Usage}. The use of for is not generally acceptable either in written or spoken English.
don't know	0.
	syl	don't know
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has not reached a definite opinion on a subject, esp. as a response to a questionnaire.
doodah	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
doodad	alt
	head	doodah
	or	doodah
	syl	doo+dad
	pron	<1du:d@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
doodah	0.
	or	doodad
	syl	doo+dah
	pron	<1du:da:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unnamed thing, esp. an object the name of which is unknown or forgotten.
doodle	ety	C20: perhaps from C17 doodle a foolish person, but influenced in meaning by #7dawdle ; compare Low German dudeltopf simpleton
doodle	1.
	syl	doo+dle
	pron	<1du:dL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to scribble or draw aimlessly.
doodle	2.
	syl	doo+dle
	pron	<1du:dL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to play or improvise idly.
doodle	3.
	syl	doo+dle
	pron	<1du:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to dawdle or waste time.
doodle	4.
	syl	doo+dle
	pron	<1du:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shape, picture, etc., drawn aimlessly.
doodler	sub
	head	doodle
	syl	doo+dler
	pos	n.
doodlebug	ety	C20: probably from #7doodle+bug %1
doodlebug	1.
	syl	doo:dle+bug
	pron	<1du:dL2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {V-1}.
doodlebug	2.
	syl	doo:dle+bug
	pron	<1du:dL2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a diviner's rod.
doodlebug	3.
	syl	doo:dle+bug
	pron	<1du:dL2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for an {antlion} (the larva).
doodlebug	4.
	syl	doo:dle+bug
	pron	<1du:dL2b^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of certain insect larvae that resemble the antlion.
Hilda	infl
	head	Doolittle
	syl	Hil:da.
	pos	n.
Doolittle	0.
	syl	Doo:lit:tle
	pron	<1du:litL>
	pos	n.
	def	usually known as 1886-1961, U.S. imagist poet and novelist, living in Europe.
doom	ety	Old English d*_om; related to Old Norse d*_omr judgment, Gothic d*_oms sentence, Old High German tuom condition, Greek thomos crowd, Sanskrit dh*_aman custom; see #7do %1#7, deem, deed, -#7dom 
doom	1.
	syl	doom
	pron	<du:m>
	pos	n.
	def	death or a terrible fate.
doom	2.
	syl	doom
	pron	<du:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a judgment or decision.
doom	3.
	syl	doom
	pron	<du:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	another term for the {Last Judgment}.
doom	4.
	syl	doom
	pron	<du:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destine or condemn to death or a terrible fate.
doom palm	0.
	syl	doom palm
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {doum palm}.
doomsday	ety	Old English d*_omes d@ag Judgment Day; related to Old Norse domsdagr 
domesday	alt
	head	doomsday
	or	doomsday
	syl	domes+day
	pron	<1du:mz2dA>
	pos	n.
doomsday	1.
	or	domesday
	syl	dooms+day
	pron	<1du:mz2dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the day on which the Last Judgment will occur.
doomsday	2.
	or	domesday
	syl	dooms+day
	pron	<1du:mz2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	any day of reckoning.
Doomsday Book	0.
	syl	Dooms+day Book
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Domesday Book}.
doomwatcher	0.
	syl	doom+watch:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is pessimistic about the state of the world, and about the future. Also called: {doomster}.
door	ety	Old English duru; related to Old Frisian dure, Old Norse dyrr, Old High German turi, Latin for*_es, Greek thura 
door	1.a.
	syl	door
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hinged or sliding panel for closing the entrance to a room, cupboard, etc.
door	1.b.
	syl	door
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	doorbell;
	exam	2	doorknob.
door	2.
	syl	door
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a doorway or entrance to a room or building.
door	3.
	syl	door
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of access or escape.
	exam	1	a door to success.
lay at someone's door	4.
	head	door
	syl	lay at someone's door.
	def	to lay (the blame or responsibility) on someone.
out of doors	5.
	head	door
	syl	out of doors.
	def	in or into the open air.
show someone the door	6.
	head	door
	syl	show someone the door.
	def	to order someone to leave.
door	xref
	syl	door
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {next door}.
do-or-die	0.
	syl	do-or-die
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or involving a determined and sometimes reckless effort to succeed.
doorframe	0.
	syl	door+frame
	pron	<1dc:2frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame that supports a door. Also called: {doorcase}.
doorjamb	0.
	syl	door+jamb
	pron	<1dc:2J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two vertical members forming the sides of a doorframe. Also called: {doorpost}.
doorkeeper	1.
	syl	door+keep:er
	pron	<1dc:2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person attending or guarding a door or gateway.
doorkeeper	2.
	syl	door+keep:er
	pron	<1dc:2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	usage	R.C. Church. formerly
	def	the lowest grade of holy orders.
doormen	infl
	head	doorman
	syl	door+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doorman	0.
	syl	door+man
	pron	<1dc:2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man employed to attend the doors of certain buildings.
doormat	1.
	syl	door+mat
	pron	<1dc:2m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a mat, placed at the entrance to a building, for wiping dirt from shoes.
doormat	2.
	syl	door+mat
	pron	<1dc:2m@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who offers little resistance to ill-treatment by others.
Doorn	0.
	syl	Doorn
	pron	Dutch <do:rn>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the central Netherlands, in Utrecht province: residence of Kaiser William II of Germany from his abdication (1919) until his death (1941).
(as) dead as a doornail	infl
	head	doornail
	syl	(as) dead as a doornail.
	pos	n.
doornail	0.
	syl	door+nail
	pron	<1dc:2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	dead beyond any doubt.
Doornik	0.
	syl	Door:nik
	pron	<1do:rnik>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Tournai}.
doorpost	0.
	syl	door+post
	pron	<1dc:2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {doorjamb}.
doorsill	0.
	syl	door+sill
	pron	<1dc:2sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal member of wood, stone, etc., forming the bottom of a doorframe.
doorstep	1.
	syl	door+step
	pron	<1dc:2step>
	pos	n.
	def	a step in front of a door.
doorstep	2.
	syl	door+step
	pron	<1dc:2step>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a thick slice of bread.
doorstop	1.
	syl	door+stop
	pron	<1dc:2stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy object, wedge or other device which prevents an open door from moving.
(door-to-door	infl
	head	door to door
	syl	(door-to-door
	pos	adj.
door to door	0.
	syl	door to door
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	,
door to door	1.
	syl	door to door
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal); of selling, canvassing, etc.
	def	from one house to the next.
door to door	2.
	syl	door to door
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal); of journeys, deliveries, etc.
	def	direct.
doorway	1.
	syl	door+way
	pron	<1dc:2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening into a building, room, etc., esp. one that has a door.
doorway	2.
	syl	door+way
	pron	<1dc:2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of access or escape.
	exam	1	a doorway to freedom.
dooryard	0.
	syl	door+yard
	pron	<1dc:2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a yard in front of the front or back door of a house.
do out	1.
	syl	do out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make tidy or clean; re?!decorate.
do out	2.
	syl	do out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to deprive (a person) of by swindling or cheating.
do over	1.
	syl	do o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to renovate or redeco?!rate.
do over	2.
	syl	do o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. and Brit. slang.
	def	to attack violently.
dopa	0.
	syl	do:pa
	pron	<1d*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	see {L-Dopa}.
dopant	ety	C20: see #7dope, -#7ant 
dopant	0.
	syl	do+pant
	pron	<1d*up*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an element or compound used to dope a semiconductor.
dope	ety	C19: from Dutch doop sauce, from doopen to #7dip 
dope	1.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of preparations made by dissolving cellulose derivatives in a volatile solvent, applied to fabric in order to improve strength, tautness, etc.
dope	2.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an additive used to improve the properties of something, such as an antiknock compound added to petrol.
dope	3.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick liquid, such as a lubricant, applied to a surface.
dope	4.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a combustible absorbent material, such as sawdust or wood pulp, used to hold the nitroglycerine in dynamite.
dope	5.a.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any illegal drug, such as cannabis or a narcotic.
dope	5.b.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dope addict.
dope	6.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug administered to a racehorse or grey-hound to affect its performance.
dope	7.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person considered to be stupid or slow-witted.
dope	8.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	news or facts, esp. confidential information.
dope	9.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a photographic developing solution.
dope	10.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to add impurities to (a semiconductor) in order to produce or modify its properties.
dope	11.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply or add dope to.
dope	12.
	syl	dope
	pron	<d*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to administer a drug to (oneself or another).
dope out	0.
	syl	dope out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to devise, solve, or contrive.
	exam	1	to dope out a floor plan.
dope sheet	0.
	syl	dope sheet
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing slang.
	def	a publication giving information on horses running in races.
dopester	0.
	syl	dope+ster
	pron	<1d*upst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who makes predictions, esp. in sport or politics.
dopy	alt
	head	dopey
	or	dopey
	syl	dop:y
	pron	<1d*upi>
	pos	adj.
dopier	infl
	head	dopey
	syl	dop:i+er
	pos	adj.
dopiest	infl
	head	dopey
	syl	dop:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dopey	1.
	or	dopy
	syl	dope:y
	pron	<1d*upi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	silly.
dopey	2.
	or	dopy
	syl	dope:y
	pron	<1d*upi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	under the influence of a drug.
dopiness	sub
	head	dopey
	syl	dop:i+ness
	pos	n.
Doppelganger	ety	from German Doppelg*"anger, literally: double-goer
Doppelganger	0.
	syl	Dop+pel+g*"ang+er
	pron	<1dopL2geG*>, German <1dcp*l2geG*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Legend.
	def	a ghostly duplicate of a living person.
Dopper	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, of unknown origin
Dopper	0.
	syl	Dop+per
	pron	<1dop*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a member of the most conservative Afrikaner Church, which practises a strict Calvinism.
Doppler effect	ety	C19: named after C. J. Doppler (1803-53), Austrian physicist
Doppler effect	0.
	syl	Dop:pler ef+fect
	pron	<1dopl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon, observed for sound waves and electromagnetic radiation, characterized by a change in the apparent frequency of a wave as a result of relative motion between the observer and the source. Also called: {Doppler shift}.
dor	ety	Old English dora bumblebee; related to Middle Low German dorte #7drone %1
dor	0.
	syl	dor
	pron	<dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any European dung beetle of the genus and related genera, esp. having a droning flight.
Dorado	ety	C17: from Spanish, from dorar to gild, from Latin #7de -#7+ -aur*_are, from aurum gold
Doradus	infl
	head	Dorado
	syl	Do+ra+dus
	pron	<d*1ra:d*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Dorado	0.
	syl	Do+ra+do
	pron	<d*1ra:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Reticulum and Pictor and containing part of the Large Magellanic cloud.
Dorcas	0.
	syl	Dor:cas
	pron	<1dc:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a charitable woman of Joppa (Acts 9:36-42).
Dorcas society	0.
	syl	Dor:cas so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian charitable society for women with the aim of providing clothes for the poor.
Dorchester	0.
	syl	Dor+ches+ter
	pron	<1dc:Cist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, administrative centre of Dorset: associated with Thomas Hardy, esp. as the Casterbridge of his novels. Pop.: 13737 (1971). Latin name: {Durnovaria}.
Dordogne	1.
	syl	Dor+dogne
	pron	French <dcr1dc$j>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW France, rising in the Auvergne Mountains and flowing southwest and west to join the Garonne river and form the Gironde estuary. Length: 472 km (293 miles).
Dordogne	2.
	syl	Dor+dogne
	pron	French <dcr1dc$j>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: P*'erigueux. Pop.: 381797 (1975). Area: 9224 sq. km (3597 sq. miles).
Dordrecht	0.
	syl	Dor+drecht
	pron	Dutch <1dcrdrext>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province: chief port of the Netherlands until the 17th century. Pop.: 101198 (1974 est.). Also called: {Dort}.
(Paul) Gustave	infl
	head	Dor'e
	syl	(Paul) Gus:tave
	pron	<gys1tav>
	pos	n.
Dor'e	0.
	syl	Do:r*'e
	pron	French <dc1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	1832-83, French illustrator, whose style tended towards the grotesque. He illustrated the Bible, Dante's Cervantes' and works by Rabelais.
Dorian	1.
	syl	Do+ri:an
	pron	<1dc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Hellenic people who invaded Greece around 1100 #7b.c., overthrew the Mycenaean civilization, and settled chiefly in the Peloponnese.
Dorian	2.
	syl	Do+ri:an
	pron	<1dc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their dialect of Ancient Greek; Doric.
Dorian	3.
	syl	Do+ri:an
	pron	<1dc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a mode represented by the ascending natural diatonic scale from D to D. See also {Hypo-}.
Doric	1.
	syl	Dor+ic
	pron	<1dorik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Dorians, esp. the Spartans, or their dialect of Ancient Greek.
Doric	2.
	syl	Dor+ic
	pron	<1dorik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a column having no base, a heavy fluted shaft, and a capital consisting of an ovolo moulding beneath a square abacus. See also {Ionic, Composite, Corinthian, Tuscan}.
Doric	3.
	syl	Dor+ic
	pron	<1dorik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	rustic.
Doric	4.
	syl	Dor+ic
	pron	<1dorik>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four chief dialects of Ancient Greek, spoken chiefly in the Peloponnese. Compare {Aeolic, Arcadic, Ionic}.
Doris	H1.1.
	syl	Do+ris
	pron	<1doris>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a small landlocked area north of the Gulf of Corinth. Traditionally regarded as the home of the Dorians, it was perhaps settled by some of them during their southward migration.
Doris	H1.2.
	syl	Do+ris
	pron	<1doris>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	the coastal area of Caria in SW Asia Minor, settled by Dorians.
Doris	H2.0.
	syl	Do:ris
	pron	<1doris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sea nymph.
Dorking	ety	C19: after Dorking, town in Surrey
Dorking	0.
	syl	Dor+king
	pron	<1dc:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy breed of domestic fowl.
dorm	0.
	syl	dorm
	pron	<dc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {dormitory}.
dormant	ety	C14: from Old French dormant, from dormir to sleep, from Latin dorm*_ire 
dormant	1.
	syl	dor+mant
	pron	<1dc:m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	quiet and inactive, as during sleep.
dormant	2.
	syl	dor+mant
	pron	<1dc:m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	latent or inoperative.
dormant	3.
	syl	dor+mant
	pron	<1dc:m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a volcano
	def	neither extinct nor erupting.
dormant	4.
	syl	dor+mant
	pron	<1dc:m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	alive but in a resting torpid condition with suspended growth and reduced metabolism.
dormant	5.
	syl	dor+mant
	pron	<1dc:m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Heraldry. of a beast
	def	in a sleeping position.
dormant	xref
	syl	dor+mant
	pron	<1dc:m*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {active, passive}.
dormancy	sub
	head	dormant
	syl	dor+man+cy
	pos	n.
dormer	ety	C16: from Old French dormoir, from Latin dorm*_it*_orium #7dormitory 
dormer	0.
	syl	dor+mer
	pron	<1dc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a construction with a gable roof and a window at its outer end that projects from a sloping roof. Also called: {dormer window}.
dormie	ety	C19: of unknown origin
dormy	alt
	head	dormie
	or	dormie
	syl	dor+my
	pron	<1dc:mi>
	pos	adj.
dormie	0.
	or	dormy
	syl	dor+mie
	pron	<1dc:mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Golf. of a player or side
	def	as many holes ahead of an opponent as there are still to play.
	exam	1	dormie three.
dormitory	ety	C15: from Latin dorm*_it*_orium, from dorm*_ire to sleep
dormitories	infl
	head	dormitory
	syl	dor+mi+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dormitory	1.
	syl	dor+mi+to:ry
	pron	<1dc:mit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a large room, esp. at a school or institution, containing several beds.
dormitory	2.
	syl	dor+mi+to:ry
	pron	<1dc:mit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a building, esp. at a college or camp, providing living and sleeping accommodation.
dormitory	3.
	syl	dor+mi+to:ry
	pron	<1dc:mit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting or relating to an area from which most of the residents commute to work (esp. in the phrase {dormitory suburb}) .
dormitory	xref
	syl	dor+mi+to:ry
	pron	<1dc:mit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened (for senses 1,2) to {dorm}.
Dormobile	0.
	syl	Dor+mo+bile
	pron	<1dc:m*u2bEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a vanlike vehicle specially equipped for living in while travelling.
dormouse	ety	C15: dor-, perhaps from Old French dormir to sleep, from Latin dorm*_ire+#7mouse 
dormice	infl
	head	dormouse
	syl	dor+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dormouse	0.
	syl	dor+mouse
	pron	<1dc:2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	any small Old World rodent of the family esp. the Eurasian resembling a mouse with a furry tail.
Dornbirn	0.
	syl	Dorn+birn
	pron	German <1dcrnbirn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Austria, in Vorarlberg. Pop.: 33810 (1971).
dornick	ety	C15: from Doornik Tournai in Belgium where it was first manufactured
dorneck	alt
	head	dornick
	or	dornick
	syl	dor+neck
	pron	<1dc:nik>
	pos	n.
dornick	H1.0.
	or	dorneck
	syl	dor+nick
	pron	<1dc:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy damask cloth, formerly used for vestments, curtains, etc.
dornick	ety	C15: probably from Irish Gaelic dorn*_og, from dorn hand
dornick	H2.0.
	syl	dor+nick
	pron	<1dc:nik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small stone or pebble.
doronicum	ety	C17: New Latin, from Arabic dor*_unaj 
doronicum	0.
	syl	do+ron:i+cum
	pron	<d*1ronik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the Eurasian and N African genus such as leopard's-bane, having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family (composites).
dorp	ety	C16: from Dutch: village; related to #7thorp 
dorp	0.
	syl	dorp
	pron	<dc:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic except in S. Africa.
	def	a small town or village.
Dorpat	0.
	syl	Dor:pat
	pron	<1dcrpat>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Tartu}.
dorsad	ety	C19: from Latin dorsum back+ ad to, towards
dorsad	0.
	syl	dor+sad
	pron	<1dc:s@d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	towards the back or dorsal aspect.
dorsal	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin dors*_alis, from Latin dorsum back
dorsal	1.
	syl	dor+sal
	pron	<1dc:sL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	relating to the back or spinal part of the body. Compare { {ventral} (sense 1)}.
dorsal	2.
	syl	dor+sal
	pron	<1dc:sL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of, relating to, or situated on the side of an organ that is directed away from the axis.
dorsal	3.
	syl	dor+sal
	pron	<1dc:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	articulated with the back of the tongue, as the (k) sound in English
dorsally	sub
	head	dorsal
	syl	dor+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
dorsal fin	0.
	syl	dor+sal fin
	pos	n.
	def	any unpaired median fin on the backs of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates: maintains balance during locomotion.
Dorset	0.
	syl	Dor+set
	pron	<1dc:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in SW England, on the English Channel: mainly hilly but low-lying in the east. Administrative centre: Dorchester. Pop.: 575800 (1976 est.). Area: 266 sq. km (103 sq. miles).
Dorset Horn	0.
	syl	Dor+set Horn
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of horned sheep with dense fine-textured wool.
dorsiferous	0.
	syl	dor+sif+er+ous
	pron	<dc:1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany, zoology. Now rare.
	def	bearing or carrying (young, spores, etc.) on the back or dorsal surface.
dorsigrade	ety	C19: from Latin, from dorsum back+-#7grade
dorsigrade	0.
	syl	dor+si+grade
	pron	<1dc:si2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals such as certain armadillos
	def	walking on the backs of the toes.
dorsiventral	1.
	syl	dor+si+ven+tral
	pron	<2dc:si1ventr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves and similar flat parts
	def	having distinct upper and lower faces.
dorsiventral	2.
	syl	dor+si+ven+tral
	pron	<2dc:si1ventr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {dorsoventral}.
dorsiventrality	sub
	head	dorsiventral
	syl	dor+si+ven+tral+i:ty
	pron	<2dc:siven?!1tr@liti>
	pos	n.
dorsiventrally	sub
	head	dorsiventral
	syl	dor+si+1ven+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
dorsi-	infl
	head	dorso-
	syl	dor:si-
dorsoventral	1.
	syl	dor+so+ven+tral
	pron	<2dc:s*u1ventr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to both the dorsal and ventral sides; extending from the back to the belly.
dorsoventral	2.
	syl	dor+so+ven+tral
	pron	<2dc:s*u1ventr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a variant spelling of {dorsiventral}.
dorsoventrally	sub
	head	dorsoventral
	syl	dor+so+1ven+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
dorsum	ety	C18: from Latin: back
dorsa	infl
	head	dorsum
	syl	dor+sa
	pron	<-s*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dorsum	1.
	syl	dor+sum
	pron	<1dc:s*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical name for the {back}.
dorsum	2.
	syl	dor+sum
	pron	<1dc:s*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any analogous surface.
	exam	1	the dorsum of the hand.
Dort	0.
	syl	Dort
	pron	Dutch <dcrt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Dordrecht}.
Dortmund	0.
	syl	Dort+mund
	pron	<1dc:tm*nd>, German <1dcrtmunt>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia at the head of the {Dortmund-Ems Canal}. Pop.: 632317 (1974 est.).
dorty	ety	C17: from Scottish dort peevishness
dortier	infl
	head	dorty
	syl	dort:i+er
	pos	adj.
dortiest	infl
	head	dorty
	syl	dort:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dorty	0.
	syl	dort:y
	pron	<1dc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	haughty, or sullen.
dortiness	sub
	head	dorty
	syl	dort:i+ness
	pos	n.
dory	ety	C18: from Mosquito (an American Indian language of Honduras and Nicaragua) d*'ori dugout
dories	infl
	head	dory
	syl	do:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dory	H1.0.
	syl	do:ry
	pron	<1dc:ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a flat-bottomed boat with a high bow and stern.
dory	ety	C14: from French dor*'ee gilded, from dorer to gild, from Late Latin deaur*_are, ultimately from Latin aurum gold
dories	infl
	head	dory
	syl	do:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dory	H2.1.
	syl	do:ry
	pron	<1dc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny-finned marine teleost food fish of the family esp. the John Dory, having a deep compressed body.
dory	H2.2.
	syl	do:ry
	pron	<1dc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {walleye} (the fish).
dos-a-dos	ety	literally: back to back
dos-a-dos	1.
	syl	dos-*`a-dos
	pron	<2d*usi1d*u>, French <doza1do>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat on which the users sit back to back.
dos-a-dos	2.
	syl	dos-*`a-dos
	pron	<2d*usi1d*u>, French <doza1do>
	pos	n.
	def	an alternative spelling of {do-si-do}.
dosage	1.
	syl	dos+age
	pron	<1d*usiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the administration of a drug or agent in prescribed amounts.
dosage	2.
	syl	dos+age
	pron	<1d*usiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the optimum therapeutic dose and optimum interval between doses.
dosage	3.
	syl	dos+age
	pron	<1d*usiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dose} (senses 3,4)}.
dose	ety	C15: from French, from Late Latin dosis, from Greek: a giving, from didonai to give
dose	1.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a specific quantity of a therapeutic drug or agent taken at any one time or at specified intervals.
dose	2.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something unpleasant to experience.
	exam	1	a dose of influenza.
dose	3.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dosage}. the total energy of ionizing radiation absorbed by unit mass of material, esp. of living tissue; usually measured in rads.
dose	4.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dosage}. a small amount of syrup added to wine, esp. sparkling wine, when the sediment is removed and the bottle is corked.
dose	5.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a venereal infection, esp. gonorrhoea.
like a dose of salts	6.
	head	dose
	syl	like a dose of salts.
	def	very quickly indeed.
dose	7.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer a dose or doses to (someone).
dose	8.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to prescribe (a therapeutic drug or agent) in appropriate quantities.
dose	9.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to give (someone, esp. oneself) drugs, medicine, etc., esp. in large quantities.
dose	10.
	syl	dose
	pron	<d*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add syrup to (wine) during bottling.
doser	sub
	head	dose
	syl	dos+er
	pos	n.
do-si-do	ety	C20: from #7dos -#7*`a -#7dos 
do-si-do	1.
	syl	do-si-do
	pron	<1d*usi2d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a square-dance figure in which dancers pass each other with right shoulders close or touching and circle back to back. {~}
do-si-do	2.
	syl	do-si-do
	pron	<1d*usi2d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a call instructing dancers to perform such a figure. {~} Also: {dos} - {*`a} - {dos}.
dosemeter	alt
	head	dosimeter
	or	dosimeter
	syl	dose+me:ter
	pron	<1d*us2mit*>
	pos	n.
dosimeter	0.
	or	dosemeter
	syl	do+sim+e:ter
	pron	<d*u1simit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the dose of x-rays or other radiation absorbed by matter or the intensity of a source of radiation.
dosimetric	sub
	head	dosimeter
	syl	do+si+met+ric
	pron	<2d*usi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
dosimetrician	sub
	head	dosimeter
	or	dosimetrist
	syl	do+si+me:tri+cian
	pron	<2d*usim*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
dosimetrist	sub
	head	dosimeter
	or	dosimetrician
	syl	do+1sim+e:trist
	pos	n.
dosimetry	sub
	head	dosimeter
	syl	do+1sim+e:try
	pos	n.
John (Roderigo) 	infl
	head	Dos Passos
	syl	John (Roderigo) .
	pos	n.
Dos Passos	0.
	syl	Dos Pas:sos
	pron	<1dos> <1p@sos>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1970, U.S. novelist of the Lost Generation; author of (1921), (1925), and the trilogy (1930-36).
doss	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
doss	1.
	syl	doss
	pron	<dos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to sleep, esp. in a dosshouse.
doss	2.
	syl	doss
	pron	<dos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a bed, esp. in a dosshouse.
doss	3.
	syl	doss
	pron	<dos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a slang word for {sleep}.
doss	4.
	syl	doss
	pron	<dos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	short for {dosshouse}.
dossal	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin doss*_ale, neuter of doss*_alis, variant of dors*_alis #7dorsal 
dossel	alt
	head	dossal
	or	dossal
	syl	dos+sel
	pron	<1dosL>
	pos	n.
dossal	1.
	or	dossel
	syl	dos+sal
	pron	<1dosL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental hanging, placed at the back of an altar or at the sides of a chancel.
dossal	2.
	or	dossel
	syl	dos+sal
	pron	<1dosL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dosser}. an ornamental covering for the back of a chair.
dosser	ety	C14: from Old French dossier, from Medieval Latin dors*_arium, from Latin dorsum back
dosser	H1.1.
	syl	dos+ser
	pron	<1dos*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a bag or basket for carrying objects on the back.
dosser	H1.2.
	syl	dos+ser
	pron	<1dos*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {dossal} (sense 2).
dosser	H2.1.
	syl	doss+er
	pron	<1dos*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person who sleeps in dosshouses.
dosser	H2.2.
	syl	doss+er
	pron	<1dos*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	another word for {dosshouse}.
dosser	H2.3.
	syl	doss+er
	pron	<1dos*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dublin dialect.
	def	a lazy person; idler.
dosshouse	0.
	syl	doss+house
	pron	<1dos2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a cheap lodging house, esp. one used by tramps. U.S. name: {flophouse}.
dossier	ety	C19: from French: a file with a label on the back, from dos back, from Latin dorsum 
dossier	0.
	syl	dos+si+er
	pron	<1dosi2A>, <-si*>, French <dc1sjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of papers containing information on a particular subject or person.
dost	0.
	syl	dost
	pos	d^st; vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {do%1}.
Dostoyevsky	infl
	head	Dostoevsky
	syl	Dos:to:yev:sky
	pron	<2dostci1efski>, Russian <d*sta1jefskij>
	pos	n.
Dostoevski	infl
	head	Dostoevsky
	or	Dostoyevski
	syl	Dos:to:ev:ski
	pron	<2dostci1efski>, Russian <d*sta1jefskij>
	pos	n.
Dostoyevski	infl
	head	Dostoevsky
	or	Dostoevski
	syl	Dos:to:yev:ski
	pron	<2dostci1efski>, Russian <d*sta1jefskij>
	pos	n.
Fyodor Mikhailovich	infl
	head	Dostoevsky
	syl	Fyo:dor Mi:khai:lo:vich
	pron	<1fjcd*r> <mi1xajl*viC>
	pos	n.
Dostoevsky	0.
	syl	Dos:to:ev:sky
	pron	<2dostci1efski>, Russian <d*sta1jefskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1821-81, Russian novelist, the psychological perception of whose works has greatly influenced the subsequent development of the novel. His best-known works are (1866), (1868), (1871), and (1879-80).
dot	ety	Old English dott head of a boil; related to Old High German tutta nipple, Norwegian dott, Dutch dott lump
dot	H1.1.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round mark made with or as with a pen, etc.; spot; speck; point.
dot	H1.2.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a dot; a small amount.
	exam	1	a dot of paint.
dot	H1.3.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark ( @b*.#800233) that appears above the main stem of the letters
dot	H1.4.a.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol (@.) placed after a note or rest to increase its time value by half.
dot	H1.4.b.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	this symbol written above or below a note indicating that it must be played or sung staccato.
dot	H1.5.a.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol (.) indicating multiplication or logical conjunction.
dot	H1.5.b.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	a decimal point.
dot	H1.6.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol (@.) used, in combination with the symbol for (&-), in the written representation of Morse and other telegraphic codes. Compare {dit}.
the year dot	7.
	head	dot
	syl	the year dot.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as long ago as can be remembered.
on the dot	8.
	head	dot
	syl	on the dot.
	def	at exactly the arranged time.
dots	infl
	head	dot
	syl	dots
	pos	vb.
dotting	infl
	head	dot
	syl	dot+ting
	pos	vb.
dotted	infl
	head	dot
	syl	dot+ted.
	pos	vb.
dot	H1.9.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or form with a dot.
	exam	1	to dot a letter;
	exam	2	a dotted crotchet.
dot	H1.10.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter or intersperse (with dots or something resembling dots).
	exam	1	bushes dotting the plain.
dot	H1.11.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a dot or dots.
dot one's i's and cross one's t's	12.
	head	dot
	syl	dot one's i's and cross one's t's.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be meticulous.
dotter	sub
	head	dot
	syl	dot+ter
	pos	n.
dot	ety	C19: from French, from Latin d*_os; related to d*_ot*_are to endow, d*_are to give
dot	H2.0.
	syl	dot
	pron	<dot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	a woman's dowry.
dotal	sub
	head	dot
	syl	do+tal
	pron	<1d*utL>
	pos	adj.
dotage	ety	C14: from #7dote+ -#7age 
dotage	1.
	syl	dot+age
	pron	<1d*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	feebleness of mind, esp. as a result of old age.
dotage	2.
	syl	dot+age
	pron	<1d*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish infatuation.
dotard	ety	C14: from #7dote+ -#7ard 
dotard	0.
	syl	do+tard
	pron	<1d*ut*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is weak-minded, esp. through senility.
dotardly	sub
	head	dotard
	syl	do+tard+ly
	pos	adv.
dotation	ety	C14: from Latin d*_ot*_ati*_o, from d*_ot*_are to endow
dotation	0.
	syl	do+ta+tion
	pron	<d*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act of giving a dowry; endowment.
dote	ety	C13: related to Middle Dutch doten to be silly, Norwegian dudra to shake
doat	alt
	head	dote
	or	dote
	syl	doat
	pron	<d*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dote	1.
	or	doat
	syl	dote
	pron	<d*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to love to an excessive or foolish degree.
dote	2.
	or	doat
	syl	dote
	pron	<d*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be foolish or weak-minded, esp. as a result of old age.
doter	sub
	head	dote
	or	doater
	syl	dot+er
	pos	n.
doater	sub
	head	dote
	or	doter
	syl	doat+er
	pos	n.
doth	0.
	syl	doth
	pron	<d^T>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronouns he, she, or it or with a noun
	def	a singular form of the present tense of {do%1}.
dot product	0.
	syl	dot prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scalar product}.
dotted	1.
	syl	dot+ted
	pron	<1dotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having dots, esp. having a pattern of dots.
dotted	2.a.
	syl	dot+ted
	pron	<1dotid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a note
	def	increased to one and a half times its original time value. See { {dot%1} (sense 4)}.
dotted	2.b.
	syl	dot+ted
	pron	<1dotid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a musical rhythm
	def	characterized by dotted notes. Compare {double-dotted}. See also {notes in*'egales}.
sign on the dotted line	3.
	head	dotted
	syl	sign on the dotted line.
	def	to agree formally, esp. by signing one's name on a document.
dotterel	ety	C15 dotrelle; see #7dote 
dottrel	alt
	head	dotterel
	or	dotterel
	syl	dot+trel
	pron	<1dotr*l>
	pos	n.
dotterel	1.
	or	dottrel
	syl	dot+ter+el
	pron	<1dotr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare Eurasian plover, with reddish-brown underparts and white bands around the head and neck.
dotterel	2.
	or	dottrel
	syl	dot+ter+el
	pron	<1dotr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any similar and related bird, esp. of the genus
dotterel	3.
	or	dottrel
	syl	dot+ter+el
	pron	<1dotr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a person who is foolish or easily duped.
dottle	ety	C15: diminutive of dot lump; see #7dot %1
dottel	alt
	head	dottle
	or	dottle
	syl	dot+tel
	pron	<1dotL>
	pos	n.
dottle	0.
	or	dottel
	syl	dot+tle
	pron	<1dotL>
	pos	n.
	def	the plug of tobacco left in a pipe after smoking.
dottier	infl
	head	dotty
	syl	dot+ti+er
	pos	adj.
dottiest	infl
	head	dotty
	syl	dot+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
dotty	1.
	syl	dot+ty
	pron	<1doti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	feeble-minded; slightly crazy.
dotty	2.
	syl	dot+ty
	pron	<1doti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. slang. foll. by about
	def	extremely fond (of)
dotty	3.
	syl	dot+ty
	pron	<1doti>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with dots.
dottily	sub
	head	dotty
	syl	dot+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
dottiness	sub
	head	dotty
	syl	dot+ti+ness
	pos	n.
Dow	infl
	head	Dou
	or	Douw
	syl	Dow
	pron	<dau>, Dutch <dcu>
	pos	n.
Douw	infl
	head	Dou
	or	Dow
	syl	Douw
	pron	<dau>, Dutch <dcu>
	pos	n.
Gerard	infl
	head	Dou
	syl	Ge:rard
	pron	<1$xA:rart>
	pos	n.
Dou	0.
	syl	Dou
	pron	<dau>, Dutch <dcu>
	pos	n.
	def	1613-75, Dutch portrait and genre painter.
Douai	0.
	syl	Dou:ai
	pron	<1du:A>, French <dwe>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N France: the political and religious centre of exiled English Roman Catholics in the 16th and 17th centuries. Pop.: 47570 (1975).
Duala	alt
	head	Douala
	or	Douala
	syl	Du:a+la
	pron	<du1a:l*>
	pos	n.
Douala	0.
	or	Duala
	syl	Dou:a+la
	pron	<du1a:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port and largest city in W Cameroon, on the Bight of Biafra: capital of the German colony of Kamerun (1901-16). Pop.: 250000 (1970 est.).
Version	alt
	head	Douay Bible
	or	Douay Bible
	syl	Ver+sion
	pron	<1du:A>
	pos	n.
Douay Bible	0.
	or	Version
	syl	Dou+ay Bi+ble
	pron	<1du:A>
	pos	n.
	def	an English translation of the Bible from the Latin Vulgate text completed by Roman Catholic scholars at Douai in 1610.
double	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin duplus twofold, from duo two+ -plus -#7fold 
double	1.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	as much again in size, strength, number, etc..
	exam	1	a double portion.
double	2.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	composed of two equal or similar parts; in a pair; twofold.
	exam	1	a double egg cup.
double	3.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	designed for two users.
	exam	1	a double room.
double	4.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	folded in two; composed of two layers.
	exam	1	double paper.
double	5.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	stooping; bent over.
double	6.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	having two aspects or existing in two different ways; ambiguous.
	exam	1	a double meaning.
double	7.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	false, deceitful, or hypo?!critical.
	exam	1	a double life.
double	8.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of flowers
	def	having more than the normal number of petals.
double	9.a.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of a root
	def	being one of two equal roots of a polynomial equation.
double	9.b.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of an integral
	def	having an integrand containing two independent variables requiring two integrations, in each of which one variable is kept constant.
double	10.a.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of an instrument
	def	sounding an octave lower than the pitch indicated by the notation.
	exam	1	a double bass.
double	10.b.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of time
	def	duple, usually accompanied by the direction
double	11.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	twice over; twofold.
double	12.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	two together; two at a time (esp. in the phrase {see double}).
double	13.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	twice the number, amount, size, etc.
double	14.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a double measure of spirits, such as whisky or brandy.
double	15.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a duplicate or counterpart, esp. a person who closely resembles another; understudy.
double	16.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a wraith or ghostly apparition that is the exact counterpart of a living person; Doppelg*"anger.
double	17.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a sharp turn, esp. a return on one's own tracks.
double	18.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an evasive shift or artifice; trick.
double	19.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an actor who plays two parts in one play.
double	20.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a call that increases certain scoring points if the last preceding bid becomes the contract.
double	21.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a strike in which the object ball is struck so as to make it rebound against the cushion to an opposite pocket.
double	22.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a bet on two horses in different races in which any winnings from the horse in the first race are placed on the horse in the later race.
double	23.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	usage	usually prenominal; often cap.
	def	one of the higher-ranking feasts on which the antiphons are recited both before and after the psalms.
double	24.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music, rare.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an ornamental variation, occurring esp. in the classical suite.
double	25.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also called: {double time}. a pace of twice the normal marching speed.
double	26.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	See {double fault}.
double	27.a.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the narrow outermost ring on a dartboard.
double	27.b.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a hit on this ring.
double	28.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	another word for { {doublet} (sense 6)}.
double	29.a.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	at twice normal marching speed.
double	29.b.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	quickly or immediately.
double	30.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to make or become twice as much.
double	31.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to bend or fold (material, a bandage, etc.).
double	32.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal; sometimes foll. by up
	def	to clench (a fist).
double	33.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal; often foll. by together or up
	def	to join or couple.
	exam	1	he doubled up the team.
double	34.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to repeat exactly; copy.
double	35.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to play two parts or serve two roles.
double	36.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to turn sharply; follow a winding course.
double	37.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to sail around (a headland or other point).
double	38.a.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to duplicate (a voice or instrumental part) either in unison or at the octave above or below it.
double	38.b.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually prenominal; usually foll. by on
	def	to be capable of performing (upon an instrument additional to one's normal one).
	exam	1	the third trumpeter doubles on cornet.
double	39.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to make a call that will double certain scoring points if the preceding bid becomes the contract.
double	40.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to cause (a ball) to rebound or (of a ball) to rebound.
double	41.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually prenominal; foll. by for
	def	to act as substitute (for an actor or actress).
double	42.
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to go or march at twice the normal speed.
double	xref
	syl	dou+ble
	pron	<1d^bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	See also {double back, doubles, double up}.
doubleness	sub
	head	double
	syl	dou+ble+ness
	pos	n.
doubler	sub
	head	double
	syl	dou+bler
	pos	n.
double-acting	1.
	syl	dou:ble-act:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a reciprocating engine or pump
	def	having a piston or pistons that are pressurized alternately on opposite sides. Compare {single-acting}.
double-acting	2.
	syl	dou:ble-act:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hinge, door, etc.
	def	having complementary actions in opposed directions.
double agent	0.
	syl	dou+ble a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a spy employed by two mutually antago?!nistic countries, companies, etc.
double back	0.
	syl	dou+ble back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go back in the opposite direction (esp. in the phrase {to double back on one's tracks}) .
double-bank	0.
	syl	dou:ble-bank
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to carry a second person on (a horse, bicycle, etc.).
double bar	0.
	syl	dou+ble bar
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a symbol, consisting of two ordinary bar lines or a single heavy one, that marks the end of a composition or a section within it.
double-barreled	alt
	head	double-barrelled
	or	double-barrelled
	syl	dou:ble-bar:reled
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
double-barrelled	1.
	or	double-barreled
	syl	dou:ble-bar:relled
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gun
	def	having two barrels.
double-barrelled	2.
	or	double-barreled
	syl	dou:ble-bar:relled
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely forceful or vehement.
double-barrelled	3.
	or	double-barreled
	syl	dou:ble-bar:relled
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of surnames
	def	having two or more hyphenated parts.
double-barrelled	4.
	or	double-barreled
	syl	dou:ble-bar:relled
	pos	adj.
	def	serving two purposes; ambiguous.
	exam	1	a double-barrelled remark.
double bass	1.
	syl	dou+ble bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {bass viol}. a stringed instrument, the largest and lowest member of the violin family. Range: almost three octaves upwards from E in the space between the fourth and fifth leger lines below the bass staff. It is normally bowed in classical music, but it is very common in a jazz or dance band, where it is practically always played pizzicato. Informal name: {bass fiddle}.
double-bass	infl
	head	double bass
	syl	dou:ble-bass.
	pos	adj.
double bass	2.
	syl	dou+ble bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an instrument whose pitch lies below that regarded as the bass; contrabass.
double bassoon	0.
	syl	dou+ble bas+soon
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the lowest and largest instrument in the oboe class; contrabassoon.
double bill	0.
	syl	dou+ble bill
	pos	n.
	def	a programme or event with two main items.
double bind	0.
	syl	dou+ble bind
	pos	n.
	def	a situation of conflict from which there is no escape; unresolvable dilemma.
double-blind	0.
	syl	dou:ble-blind
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an experiment to discover reactions to certain commodities, drugs, etc., in which neither the experimenters nor the subjects know the particulars of the test items during the experiments. Compare {single-blind}.
double boiler	0.
	syl	dou+ble boil+er
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {double saucepan}.
double bond	0.
	syl	dou+ble bond
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chemical bond consisting of two covalent bonds linking two atoms in a molecule.
double-breasted	0.
	syl	dou:ble-breast:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment
	def	having overlapping fronts such as to give a double thickness of cloth.
double bridle	0.
	syl	dou+ble bri+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a bridle with four reins coming from a bit with two rings on each side.
double-check	1.
	syl	dou:ble-check
	pos	vb.
	def	to check twice or again; verify.
double check	infl
	head	double-check
	syl	dou+ble check.
	pos	n.
double-check	2.
	syl	dou:ble-check
	pos	n.
	def	a second examination or verification.
double-check	3.
	syl	dou:ble-check
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a simultaneous check from two pieces brought about by moving one piece to give check and thereby revealing a second check from another piece.
double chin	0.
	syl	dou+ble chin
	pos	n.
	def	a fold of fat under the chin.
double-chinned	sub
	head	double chin
	syl	dou+ble-1chinned
	pos	adj.
double concerto	0.
	syl	dou+ble con+cer+to
	pos	n.
	def	a concerto for two solo instruments.
double cream	0.
	syl	dou+ble cream
	pos	n.
	def	thick cream with a high fat-content.
double cross	0.
	syl	dou+ble cross
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for producing hybrid stock, esp. seed for cereal crops, by crossing the hybrids between two different pairs of inbred lines.
double-cross	1.
	syl	dou:ble-cross
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cheat or betray.
double-cross	2.
	syl	dou:ble-cross
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act or an instance of double-crossing; betrayal.
double-crosser	sub
	head	double-cross
	syl	dou:ble-1cross:er
	pos	n.
double dagger	0.
	syl	dou+ble dag+ger
	pos	n.
	def	a character ($+#800234) used in printing to indicate a cross reference, esp. to a footnote. Also called: {dieses, double obelisk}.
double-dealing	0.a.
	syl	dou:ble-deal:ing
	pos	n.
	def	action characterized by treachery or deceit.
double-dealing	0.b.
	syl	dou:ble-deal:ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	double-dealing treachery.
double-dealer	sub
	head	double-dealing
	syl	dou:ble-1deal:er
	pos	n.
double-decker	1.
	syl	dou:ble-deck:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a bus with two passenger decks.
double-decker	2.a.
	syl	dou:ble-deck:er
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or structure having two decks, layers, etc.
double-decker	2.b.
	syl	dou:ble-deck:er
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a double-decker sandwich.
double-declutch	0.
	syl	dou:ble-de:clutch
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to change to a lower gear in a motor vehicle by first placing the gear lever into the neutral position before engaging the desired gear, at the same time releasing the clutch pedal and increasing the engine speed. U.S. term: {double-clutch}.
double decomposition	0.
	syl	dou+ble de+com+po+si+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction between two compounds that results in the interchange of one part of each to form two different compounds, as in AgNO\3+KI+#800235 AgI+KNO\3. Also called: {metathesis}.
double-dotted	1.
	syl	dou:ble-dot:ted
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	usage	of a note
	def	increased to one and three quarters of its original time value by the addition of two dots.
double-dotted	2.
	syl	dou:ble-dot:ted
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	usage	of a rhythm
	def	characterized by pairs of notes in which the first one, lengthened by two dots, makes up seven eighths of the time value of the pair.
double Dutch	0.
	syl	dou+ble Dutch
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	incomprehensible talk; gibberish.
double eagle	0.
	syl	dou+ble ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	a former U.S. gold coin, having a nominal value of 20 dollars.
double-edged	1.
	syl	dou:ble-edged
	pos	adj.
	def	acting in two ways; having a dual effect.
	exam	1	a double-edged law.
double-edged	2.
	syl	dou:ble-edged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a remark, argument, etc.
	def	having two possible interpretations, esp. applicable both for and against.
double-edged	3.
	syl	dou:ble-edged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sword, knife, etc.
	def	having a cutting edge on either side of the blade.
double entendre	ety	C17: from obsolete French: double meaning
double entendre	1.
	syl	dou+ble en+ten+dre
	pron	<1d^bL> <a:n1ta:ndr*>, <-1ta:nd>, French <dubl?~a1t?~adr>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, phrase, etc., that can be interpreted in two ways, esp. one having one meaning that is indelicate.
double entendre	2.
	syl	dou+ble en+ten+dre
	pron	<1d^bL> <a:n1ta:ndr*>, <-1ta:nd>, French <dubl?~a1t?~adr>
	pos	n.
	def	the type of humour that depends upon this type of ambiguity.
double entry	0.a.
	syl	dou+ble en+try
	pos	n.
	def	a book-keeping system in which any commercial transaction is entered as a debit in one account and as a credit in another. Compare {single entry}.
double entry	0.b.
	syl	dou+ble en+try
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	double-entry book-keeping.
double exposure	1.
	syl	dou+ble ex+po+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of recording two superimposed images on a photographic medium, usually done intentionally to produce a special effect.
double exposure	2.
	syl	dou+ble ex+po+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the photograph resulting from such an act.
double-faced	1.
	syl	dou:ble-faced
	pos	adj.
	usage	of textiles
	def	having a finished nap on each side; reversible.
double-faced	2.
	syl	dou:ble-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	insincere or deceitful.
double fault	1.
	syl	dou+ble fault
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	the serving of two faults in succession, thereby losing a point.
double-fault	infl
	head	double fault
	syl	dou:ble-fault.
	pos	vb.
double fault	2.
	syl	dou+ble fault
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	to serve a double fault.
double feature	0.
	syl	dou+ble fea+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a programme showing two full-length films. Informal name (U.S.): {twin bill}.
double first	0.
	syl	dou+ble first
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a first-class honours degree in two subjects.
double flat	1.a.
	syl	dou+ble flat
	pos	n.
	def	an accidental that lowers the pitch of the following note two semitones. Usual symbol: ###800236
double flat	1.b.
	syl	dou+ble flat
	pos	n.
	def	a note affected by this accidental.
double-flat	infl
	head	double flat
	syl	dou:ble-flat.
	pos	adj.
double flat	2.
	syl	dou+ble flat
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	denoting a note of a given letter name lowered in pitch by two semitones.
double glazing	1.
	syl	dou+ble glaz+ing
	pos	n.
	def	two panes of glass in a window, fitted to reduce the transmission of heat, sound, etc.
double glazing	2.
	syl	dou+ble glaz+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the fitting of glass in such a manner.
double Gloucester	0.
	syl	dou+ble Glouces+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a type of smooth orange-red cheese of mild flavour.
double-header	1.
	syl	dou:ble-head:er
	pos	n.
	def	a train drawn by two locomotives coupled together to provide extra power.
double-header	2.
	syl	dou:ble-head:er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {twin bill}. two games played consecutively by the same teams or by two different teams.
double-header	3.
	syl	dou:ble-head:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a coin with the impression of a head on each side.
double-header	4.
	syl	dou:ble-head:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a double ice-cream cone.
double-helical gear	0.
	syl	dou:ble-hel:i:cal gear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {herringbone gear}.
double helix	0.
	syl	dou+ble he+lix
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the form of the molecular structure of DNA, consisting of two helical polynucleotide chains linked by hydrogen bonds and coiled around the same axis.
double-hung	0.
	syl	dou:ble-hung
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a window
	def	having two vertical sashes, the upper one sliding in grooves outside those of the lower.
double indemnity	0.
	syl	dou+ble in+dem+ni:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. in life assurance policies
	def	a clause providing for the payment of double the policy's face value in the event of the policyholder's accidental death.
double jeopardy	0.
	syl	dou+ble jeop+ar+dy
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the act of prosecuting a defendant a second time for an offence for which he has already been tried.
double-jointed	0.
	syl	dou:ble-joint:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having unusually flexible joints permitting an abnormal degree of motion of the parts.
double-minded	0.
	syl	dou:ble-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	undecided; vacillating.
double-mindedness	sub
	head	double-minded
	syl	dou:ble-1mind:ed:ness
	pos	n.
double negative	0.
	syl	dou+ble neg:a+tive
	pos	n.
	def	a syntactic construction, often considered ungrammatical in standard Modern English, in which two negatives are used where one is needed, as in {Usage}. There are two contexts where double negatives are found. An adjective with negative force is often used with a negative in order to express a nuance of meaning somewhere between the positive and the negative.
	exam	1	he was a not infrequent visitor;
	exam	2	it is not an uncommon sight.
double obelisk	0.
	syl	dou+ble ob+e:lisk
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {double dagger}.
double or quits	0.
	syl	dou+ble or quits
	pos	n.
	def	a game, throw, toss, etc., to decide whether the stake due is to be doubled or cancelled.
double-park	0.
	syl	dou:ble-park
	pos	vb.
	def	to park (a car or other vehicle) alongside or directly opposite another already parked by the roadside, thereby causing an obstruction.
double play	0.
	syl	dou+ble play
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a play in which two runners are put out.
double pneumonia	0.
	syl	dou+ble pneu+mo+ni:a
	pos	n.
	def	pneumonia affecting both lungs.
double-quick	1.
	syl	dou:ble-quick
	pos	adj.
	def	very quick; rapid.
double-quick	2.
	syl	dou:ble-quick
	pos	adv.
	def	in a very quick or rapid manner.
double-reed	0.
	syl	dou:ble-reed
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting a wind instrument in which the sounds are produced by air passing over two reeds that vibrate against each other.
double refraction	0.
	syl	dou+ble re+frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the splitting of a ray of unpolarized light into two unequally refracted rays polarized in mutually perpendicular planes. Also called: {birefringence}.
doubles	0.a.
	syl	dou+bles
	pron	<1d^bLz>
	pos	n.
	def	a game between two pairs of players, as in tennis, badminton, etc.
doubles	0.b.
	syl	dou+bles
	pron	<1d^bLz>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a doubles player.
double salt	0.
	syl	dou+ble salt
	pos	n.
	def	a solid solution of two simple salts formed by crystallizing a solution of the two salts. Compare {complex salt}.
double saucepan	0.
	syl	dou+ble sauce+pan
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cooking utensil consisting of two saucepans, one fitting inside the other. The bottom saucepan contains water that, while boiling, gently heats food in the upper pan. U.S. name: {double boiler}.
double scull	0.
	syl	dou+ble scull
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a racing shell in which two scullers sit one behind the other and pull two oars each. Compare {pair-oar}.
double sharp	1.a.
	syl	dou+ble sharp
	pos	n.
	def	an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by two semitones. Usual symbol: {#M}
double sharp	1.b.
	syl	dou+ble sharp
	pos	n.
	def	a note affected by this accidental.
double sharp	2.
	syl	dou+ble sharp
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	denoting a note of a given letter name raised in pitch by two semitones.
double-space	0.
	syl	dou:ble-space
	pos	vb.
	def	to type (copy) with a full space between lines.
double standard	0.
	syl	dou+ble stand+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a set of principles that allows greater freedom to one person or group than to another.
double star	0.
	syl	dou+ble star
	pos	n.
	def	two stars, appearing close together when viewed through a telescope; either physically associated ( see {binary star}) or not associated ({optical double star}) .
double-stops	infl
	head	double-stop
	syl	dou:ble-stops
	pos	vb.
double-stopping	infl
	head	double-stop
	syl	dou:ble-stop:ping
	pos	vb.
double-stopped	infl
	head	double-stop
	syl	dou:ble-stopped.
	pos	vb.
double-stop	0.
	syl	dou:ble-stop
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (two notes or parts) simultaneously on a violin or related instrument by drawing the bow over two strings.
double-system sound recording	0.
	syl	dou:ble-sys:tem sound re+cord+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a system in which picture and sound are taken simultaneously and the sound is recorded separately on magnetic tape.
doublet	ety	C14: from Old French, from #7double 
doublet	1.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a man's close-fitting jacket, with or without sleeves (esp. in the phrase {doublet and hose}.)
doublet	2.a.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of similar things, esp. two words deriving ultimately from the same source, for example and or and
doublet	2.b.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of such a pair.
doublet	3.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	a false gem made by welding a thin layer of a gemstone onto a coloured glass base or by fusing two small stones together to make a larger one.
doublet	4.a.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a multiplet that has two members.
doublet	4.b.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a closely spaced pair of related spectral lines.
doublet	5.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {double}. the unintentional repetition of lines, words, or letters when composing.
doublet	6.
	syl	dou+blet
	pron	<1d^blit>
	pos	n.
	mod	in; pl.
	def	two dice each showing the same number of spots on one throw.
double tackle	0.
	syl	dou+ble tack+le
	pos	n.
	def	a lifting or pulling tackle in which a rope is passed around the twin pulleys of a pair of pulley blocks in sequence.
double take	0.
	syl	dou+ble take
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in comedy
	def	a delayed reaction by a person to a remark, situation, etc.
double talk	1.
	syl	dou+ble talk
	pos	n.
	def	rapid speech with a mixture of nonsense syllables and real words; gibberish.
double talk	2.
	syl	dou+ble talk
	pos	n.
	def	empty, deceptive, or ambiguous talk, esp. by politicians.
doublethink	0.
	syl	dou:ble+think
	pron	<1d^bL2TiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	deliberate, perverse, or unconscious acceptance or promulgation of conflicting facts, principles, etc.
double time	1.
	syl	dou+ble time
	pos	n.
	def	a doubled wage rate, paid for working on public holidays, etc.
double time	2.a.
	syl	dou+ble time
	pos	n.
	def	a time twice as fast as an earlier section.
double time	2.b.
	syl	dou+ble time
	pos	n.
	def	two beats per bar.
double time	3.a.
	syl	dou+ble time
	pos	n.
	def	a fast march of 180 paces to the minute.
double time	3.b.
	syl	dou+ble time
	pos	n.
	def	a slow running pace, keeping in step.
double-time	infl
	head	double time
	syl	dou:ble-time.
	pos	vb.
double time	4.
	syl	dou+ble time
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in double time.
doubleton	0.
	syl	dou+ble+ton
	pron	<1d^bLt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	an original holding of two cards only in a suit.
double-tongues	infl
	head	double-tongue
	syl	dou:ble-tongues
	pos	vb.
double-tonguing	infl
	head	double-tongue
	syl	dou:ble-tongu:ing
	pos	vb.
double-tongued	infl
	head	double-tongue
	syl	dou:ble-tongued.
	pos	vb.
double-tongue	0.
	syl	dou:ble-tongue
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to play (fast staccato passages) on a wind instrument by rapid obstruction and uncovering of the air passage through the lips with the tongue. Compare {single-tongue, triple-tongue}.
double tonguing	sub
	head	double-tongue
	syl	dou+ble tongu+ing
	pos	n.
double-tongued	0.
	syl	dou:ble-tongued
	pos	adj.
	def	deceitful or hypocritical in speech.
doubletree	0.
	syl	dou:ble+tree
	pron	<1d^bL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal pivoted bar on a vehicle to the ends of which whiffletrees are attached for harnessing two horses side by side.
double up	1.
	syl	dou+ble up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to bend or cause to bend in two.
	exam	1	he doubled up with the pain.
double up	2.
	syl	dou+ble up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to share a room or bed designed for one person, family, etc.
double up	3.
	syl	dou+ble up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to use the winnings from one bet as the stake for another. U.S. term: {parlay}.
doubloon	ety	C17: from Spanish dobl*'on, from #7dobla 
dobl'on	alt
	head	doubloon
	or	doubloon
	syl	do+bl*'on
	pos	n.
doubloon	1.
	or	dobl'on
	syl	dou+bloon
	pron	<d^1blu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Spanish gold coin.
doubloon	2.
	or	dobl'on
	syl	dou+bloon
	pron	<d^1blu:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	in; pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	money.
doublure	ety	C19: from French: lining, from Old French doubler to make double
doublure	0.
	syl	dou+blure
	pron	<d*1blu*>, French <du1blyr>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative lining of vellum or leather, etc. on the inside of a book cover.
doubly	1.
	syl	dou+bly
	pron	<1d^bli>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or in a double degree, quantity, or measure.
	exam	1	doubly careful.
doubly	2.
	syl	dou+bly
	pron	<1d^bli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in two ways.
	exam	1	doubly wrong.
Doubs	0.
	syl	Doubs
	qual	French
	def	du)
Doubs	1.
	syl	Doubs
	qual	French
	def	a department of E France, in Franche-Comt*'e region. Capital: Besan*,con. Pop.: 484483 (1975). Area: 5260 sq. km (2051 sq. miles).
Doubs	2.
	syl	Doubs
	qual	French
	def	a river in E France, rising in the Jura Mountains, becoming part of the border between France and Switzerland and flowing generally southwest to the Sa*^one River. Length: 430 km (267 miles).
doubt	ety	C13: from Old French douter, from Latin dubit*_are  &- #!doubt+a@.ble adj.
doubt	1.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	n.
	def	uncertainty about the truth, fact, or existence of something (esp. in the phrases {in doubt, without doubt, beyond a shadow of doubt}, etc.).
doubt	2.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	lack of belief in or conviction about something.
	exam	1	all his doubts about the project disappeared.
doubt	3.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	n.
	def	an unresolved difficulty, point, etc.
doubt	4.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fear.
give (someone) the benefit of the doubt	5.
	head	doubt
	syl	give (someone) the benefit of the doubt.
	def	to presume (someone suspected of guilt) innocent; judge leniently.
no doubt	6.
	head	doubt
	syl	no doubt.
	def	almost certainly.
doubt	7.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be inclined to disbelieve.
	exam	1	I doubt we are late.
doubt	8.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distrust or be suspicious of.
	exam	1	he doubted their motives.
doubt	9.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel uncertainty or be undecided.
doubt	10.
	syl	doubt
	pron	<daut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to fear.
doubtably	sub
	head	doubt
	syl	doubt+a:bly
	pos	adv.
doubter	sub
	head	doubt
	syl	doubt+er
	pos	n.
doubtingly	sub
	head	doubt
	syl	doubt+ing+ly
doubtful	1.
	syl	doubt+ful
	pron	<1dautful>
	pos	adj.
	def	unlikely; improbable.
doubtful	2.
	syl	doubt+ful
	pron	<1dautful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or causing doubt; uncertain.
	exam	1	a doubtful answer.
doubtful	3.
	syl	doubt+ful
	pron	<1dautful>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsettled; unresolved.
doubtful	4.
	syl	doubt+ful
	pron	<1dautful>
	pos	adj.
	def	of questionable reputation or moral?!ity.
doubtful	5.
	syl	doubt+ful
	pron	<1dautful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having reservations or misgivings.
doubtfully	sub
	head	doubtful
	syl	doubt+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
doubtfulness	sub
	head	doubtful
	syl	doubt+ful+ness
	pos	n.
doubting Thomas	ety	after T#7homas (the apostle), who did not believe that Jesus had been resurrected until he had proof
doubting Thomas	0.
	syl	doubt+ing Thom:as
	pos	n.
	def	a person who insists on proof before he will believe anything; sceptic.
doubtless	1.
	syl	doubt+less
	pron	<1dautlis>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	certainly.
doubtless	2.
	syl	doubt+less
	pron	<1dautlis>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	probably.
doubtless	3.
	syl	doubt+less
	pron	<1dautlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	certain; assured.
doubtlessness	sub
	head	doubtless
	syl	doubt+less+ness
	pos	n.
douc	0.
	syl	douc
	pron	<du:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World monkey, of SE Asia, with a bright yellow face surrounded by tufts of reddish-brown fur, a white tail, and white hindquarters: one of the langurs.
douce	ety	C14: from Old French, feminine of dous, from Latin dulcis sweet
douce	0.
	syl	douce
	pron	<du:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	quiet; sober; sedate.
doucely	sub
	head	douce
	syl	douce+ly
	pos	adv.
douceur	ety	C17: from French, from Late Latin dulcor, from Latin dulcis sweet
douceur	1.
	syl	dou+ceur
	pron	<du:1sR:>, French <du1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a gratuity, tip, or bribe.
douceur	2.
	syl	dou+ceur
	pron	<du:1sR:>, French <du1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	sweetness.
douche	ety	C18: from French, from Italian doccia, pipe; related to Latin ductus #7duct 
douche	1.
	syl	douche
	pron	<du:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream of water or air directed onto the body surface or into a body cavity, for cleansing or medical purposes.
douche	2.
	syl	douche
	pron	<du:S>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of such a stream of water or air.
douche	3.
	syl	douche
	pron	<du:S>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, such as a special syringe, for applying a douche.
douche	4.
	syl	douche
	pron	<du:S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cleanse or treat or be cleansed or treated by means of a douche.
dough	ety	Old English d*_ag; related to Old Norse deig, Gothic daigs, Old High German teig dough, Sanskrit degdhi he daubs; see #7dairy, {duff %1}#7, lady 
dough	1.
	syl	dough
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick mixture of flour or meal and water or milk, used for making bread, pastry, etc.
dough	2.
	syl	dough
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar pasty mass.
dough	3.
	syl	dough
	pron	<d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
doughboy	1.
	syl	dough+boy
	pron	<1d*u2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an infantryman, esp. in World War I.
doughboy	2.
	syl	dough+boy
	pron	<1d*u2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	dough that is boiled or steamed as a dumpling.
donut	alt
	head	doughnut
	or	doughnut
	syl	do+nut
	pron	<1d*un^t>
	pos	n.
doughnut	1.
	or	donut
	syl	dough+nut
	pron	<1d*un^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cake of sweetened dough, often ring-shaped or spherical with a jam or cream filling, cooked in hot fat.
doughnut	2.
	or	donut
	syl	dough+nut
	pron	<1d*un^t>
	pos	n.
	def	anything shaped like a ring, such as the reaction vessel of a thermonuclear reactor.
doughty	ety	Old English dohtig; related to Old High German toht worth, Middle Dutch duchtich strong, Greek tukh*_e luck
doughtier	infl
	head	doughty
	syl	dough+ti+er
	pos	adj.
doughtiest	infl
	head	doughty
	syl	dough+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
doughty	0.
	syl	dough+ty
	pron	<1dauti>
	pos	adj.
	def	hardy; resolute.
doughtily	sub
	head	doughty
	syl	dough+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
doughtiness	sub
	head	doughty
	syl	dough+ti+ness
	pos	n.
Charles Montagu	infl
	head	Doughty
	syl	Charles Mon:ta:gu.
	pos	n.
Doughty	0.
	syl	Dough:ty
	pron	<1dauti>
	pos	n.
	def	1843-1926, English writer and traveller; author of (1888).
doughier	infl
	head	doughy
	syl	dough:i+er
	pos	adj.
doughiest	infl
	head	doughy
	syl	dough:i+est.
	pos	adj.
doughy	0.
	syl	dough:y
	pron	<1d*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling dough in consistency, colour, etc.; soft, pallid, or flabby.
Douglas	H1.0.
	syl	Doug+las
	pron	<1d^gl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort on the Isle of Man, capital of the island, on the E coast. Pop.: 20385 (1971).
Clifford Hugh	1.
	head	Douglas
	syl	Clif:ford Hugh.
	def	1879-1952, English economist, who originated the theory of social credit.
Gavin	2.
	head	Douglas
	syl	Gav:in.
	def	??1474-1522, Scottish poet, the first British translator of the
(George) Norman	3.
	head	Douglas
	syl	(George) Nor:man.
	def	1868-1952, English writer, esp. of books on southern Italy such as (1917).
Douglas fir	ety	C19: named after David Douglas (1798-1834), Scottish botanist
Douglaspruce	infl
	head	Douglas fir
	or	hemlock
	syl	Doug+laspruce
	pos	n.
hemlock	infl
	head	Douglas fir
	or	Douglaspruce
	syl	hem+lock
	pos	n.
Douglas fir	0.
	syl	Doug+las fir
	pos	n.
	def	a North American pyramidal coniferous tree, widely planted for ornament and for timber, having needle-like leaves and hanging cones: family Also called: {Oregon fir, Oregon pine}.
Douglas-Home	0.
	syl	Doug:las-Home
	pron	<1d^gl*s> <1hju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Al@.ex@.an@.der (Alec}) . See (Baron Alexander) {Home}.
Douglas scale	ety	C20: named after Sir Henry Douglas (1876-1939), former director of the British Naval Meteoro?!logical Service
Douglas scale	0.
	syl	Doug+las scale
	pos	n.
	def	an international scale of sea disturbance and swell ranging from 0 to 9 with one figure for disturbance and one for swell.
Dukhobors	alt
	head	Doukhobors
	or	Doukhobors
	syl	Du+kho+bors
	pron	<1du:k*u2bc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Doukhobors	0.
	or	Dukhobors
	syl	Dou+kho+bors
	pron	<1du:k*u2bc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Russian sect of Christians that originated in the 18th century. In the late 19th century a large minority emigrated to W Canada, where most Doukhobors now live.
douma	0.
	syl	dou+ma
	pron	Russian. <1dum*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {duma}.
doum palm	ety	C19 doum, via French from Arabic dawm 
doom palm	alt
	head	doum palm
	or	doum palm
	syl	doom palm
	pron	<du:m>
	pos	n.
doum palm	0.
	or	doom palm
	syl	doum palm
	pron	<du:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Egyptian palm tree, with a divided trunk and edible apple-sized fruits.
do up	0.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
do up	1.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to wrap and make into a bundle.
	exam	1	to do up a parcel.
do up	2.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cause the downfall of (a person).
do up	3.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to beautify or adorn.
do up	4.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to fasten or be fastened.
	exam	1	this skirt does up at the back.
do up	5.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to renovate or re?!decorate.
do up	6.
	syl	do up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to assault.
dour	ety	C14: probably from Latin d*_urus hard
dour	1.
	syl	dour
	pron	<du*>
	pos	adj.
	def	sullen.
dour	2.
	syl	dour
	pron	<du*>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard or obstinate.
dourly	sub
	head	dour
	syl	dour+ly
	pos	adv.
dourness	sub
	head	dour
	syl	dour+ness
	pos	n.
doura	0.
	syl	dou+ra
	pron	<1du*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {durra}.
dourine	ety	C19: from French, from Arabic darina to be dirty, scabby
dourine	0.
	syl	dou+rine
	pron	<1du*rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disease of horses characterized by swollen glands, inflamed genitals, and paralysis of the hindquarters, caused by the protozoan contracted during copulation.
Douro	0.
	syl	Dou+ro
	pron	<1du*r*u>, Portuguese <1doru>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Europe, rising in N central Spain and flowing west to NE Portugal, then south as part of the border between the two countries and finally west to the Atlantic. Length: 895 km (556 miles). Spanish name: {Duero}.
douroucouli	ety	from a native South American name
douroucouli	0.
	syl	dou+rou+cou+li
	pron	<2du:ru:1ku:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a nocturnal omnivorous New World monkey, of Central and South America, with large eyes, thick fur, and a round head with pale and dark markings.
douse	ety	C16: perhaps related to obsolete douse to strike, of obscure origin
dowse	alt
	head	douse
	or	douse
	syl	dowse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
douse	H1.1.
	or	dowse
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plunge or be plunged into water or some other liquid; duck.
douse	H1.2.
	or	dowse
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drench with water, esp. in order to wash or clean.
douse	H1.3.
	or	dowse
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put out (a light, candle, etc.).
douse	H1.4.
	or	dowse
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	n.
	def	an immersion.
douser	sub
	head	douse
	or	dowser
	syl	dous+er
	pos	n.
dowser	sub
	head	douse
	or	douser
	syl	dows+er
	pos	n.
douse	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7douse %1
douse	H2.1.
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to lower (sail) quickly.
douse	H2.2.
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to take off (clothes, esp. a hat).
douse	H2.3.
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to strike or beat.
douse	H2.4.
	syl	douse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a blow.
douzepers	ety	C13: from Old French douze pers; see #7dozen, {peer %1}
douzepers	0.
	syl	douze+pers
	pron	<1du:z2pe*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	French history.
	def	the 12 great peers of the realm, seen as the symbolic heirs of Charlemagne's 12 chosen peers.
DOVAP	ety	C20: from Do (ppler) v (elocity) a (nd) p (osition) 
DOVAP	0.
	syl	DOVAP
	pron	<1d*u2v@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a tracking system for determining the position and velocity of spacecraft, missiles, etc., based on the Doppler effect.
dove	ety	Old English d*_ufe (unattested except as a feminine proper name); related to Old Saxon d*_ubva, Old High German t*_uba 
dove	H1.1.
	syl	dove
	pos	d^v; n.
	def	any of various birds of the family having a heavy body, small head, short legs, and long pointed wings: order They are typically smaller than pigeons.
dove	H1.2.
	syl	dove
	pos	d^v; n.
	def	a gentle or innocent person: used as a term of endearment.
dove	H1.3.
	syl	dove
	pos	d^v; n.
	qual	Politics.
	def	a person opposed to war. Compare {{hawk} %1 (sense 3)}.
dove	H1.4.a.
	syl	dove
	pos	d^v; n.
	def	a greyish brown colour.
dove	H1.4.b.
	syl	dove
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	dove walls.
dovelike	sub
	head	dove
	syl	dove+2like
	pos	adj.
dovish	sub
	head	dove
	syl	dov+ish
	pos	adj.
dove	H2.0.
	syl	dove
	pron	<d*uv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a past tense of {dive}.
the	infl
	head	Dove
	syl	the.
	pos	d^v; n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
Dove	0.
	syl	Dove
	pos	d^v; n.
	def	a manifestation of the Holy Ghost (John 1:32).
dovecot	alt
	head	dovecote
	or	dovecote
	syl	dove+cot
	pron	<1d^v2kot>
	pos	n.
dovecote	0.
	or	dovecot
	syl	dove+cote
	pron	<1d^v2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure set on a pole or in a building, for housing pigeons.
dovekie	ety	C19: Scottish diminutive of #7dove %1
dovekey	alt
	head	dovekie
	or	dovekie
	syl	dove+key
	pron	<1d^vki>
	pos	n.
dovekie	0.
	or	dovekey
	syl	dove+kie
	pron	<1d^vki>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {little auk} (see {auk) }.
Dover	1.
	syl	Do+ver
	pron	<1d*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE England, in E Kent on the Strait of Dover: the only one of the Cinque Ports that is still important; a stronghold since ancient times and Caesar's first point of attack in the invasion of Britain (55 #7b.c.) #7. Pop.: 34322 (1971).
Strait of	2.
	head	Dover
	syl	Strait of.
	def	a strait between SE England and N France, linking the English Channel with the North Sea. Width: about 32 km (20 miles). French name: {Pas de Calais}.
Dover's powder	ety	C19: named after Thomas Dover (1660-1742), English physician
Dover's powder	0.
	syl	Do:ver's pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of opium and ipecac, formerly used to relieve pain, induce sweating, and check spasms.
dovetail	1.
	syl	dove+tail
	pron	<1d^v2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge-shaped tenon.
dovetail	2.
	syl	dove+tail
	pron	<1d^v2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dovetail joint}. a joint containing such tenons. {~}
dovetail	3.
	syl	dove+tail
	pron	<1d^v2tAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join by means of dovetails.
dovetail	4.
	syl	dove+tail
	pron	<1d^v2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to fit or cause to fit together closely or neatly.
	exam	1	he dovetailed his arguments to the desired conclusion.
dow	ety	Old English dugan (unattested) to be worthy; see #7doughty 
dows	infl
	head	dow
	syl	dows
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dowing	infl
	head	dow
	syl	dow+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dowed	infl
	head	dow
	or	dought
	syl	dowed
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dought	infl
	head	dow
	or	dowed
	syl	dought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dow	1.
	syl	dow
	pron	<dau>, <d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to be able.
dow	2.
	syl	dow
	pron	<dau>, <d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to do well.
Dow	0.
	syl	Dow
	pron	<dau>, Dutch <dcu>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Gerard) {Dou}.
dowable	1.
	syl	dow+a:ble
	pron	<1dau*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	capable of being endowed.
dowable	2.
	syl	dow+a:ble
	pron	<1dau*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	usage	of a person, esp. a widow
	def	entitled to dower.
dowager	ety	C16: from Old French douagiere, from douage #7dower 
dowager	1.a.
	syl	dow:a+ger
	pron	<1dau*J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a widow possessing property or a title obtained from her husband.
dowager	1.b.
	syl	dow:a+ger
	pron	<1dau*J*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the dowager duchess.
dowager	2.
	syl	dow:a+ger
	pron	<1dau*J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wealthy or dignified elderly woman.
Dowding	0.
	syl	Dow:ding
	pron	<1daudiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Hugh Cas@.wall Tre@.men@.heere}, nicknamed 1882-1970, British air chief marshal. As commander in chief of Fighter Command (1936-40), he contributed greatly to the British victory in the Battle of Britain (1940).
dowdy	ety	C14: dowd slut, of unknown origin
dowdier	infl
	head	dowdy
	syl	dow+di+er
	pos	adj.
dowdiest	infl
	head	dowdy
	syl	dow+di+est.
	pos	adj.
dowdy	1.
	syl	dow+dy
	pron	<1daudi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a woman or a woman's dress
	def	shabby or old-fashioned.
dowdies	infl
	head	dowdy
	syl	dow+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dowdy	2.
	syl	dow+dy
	pron	<1daudi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dowdy woman.
dowdily	sub
	head	dowdy
	syl	dow+di+ly
	pos	adv.
dowdiness	sub
	head	dowdy
	syl	dow+di+ness
	pos	n.
dowdyish	sub
	head	dowdy
	syl	dow+dy+ish
	pos	adj.
dowel	ety	C14: from Middle Low German d*"ovel plug, from Old High German tubili; related to Greek thuphos wedge
dowel	0.
	syl	dow+el
	pron	<1dau*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Carpentry, cabinetmaking.
	def	a wooden or metal peg that fits into two corresponding holes to join two adjacent parts. Also called: {dowel pin}.
dower	ety	C14: from Old French douaire, from Medieval Latin d*_ot*_arium, from Latin d*_os gift
dower	1.
	syl	dow+er
	pron	<1dau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the life interest in a part of her husband's estate allotted to a widow by law.
dower	2.
	syl	dow+er
	pron	<1dau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for { {dowry} (sense 1).}
dower	3.
	syl	dow+er
	pron	<1dau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural gift or talent.
dower	4.
	syl	dow+er
	pron	<1dau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow.
dowerless	sub
	head	dower
	syl	dow+er+less
	pos	adj.
dower house	0.
	syl	dow+er house
	pos	n.
	def	a house set apart for the use of a widow, often on her deceased husband's estate.
doweries	infl
	head	dowery
	syl	dow+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dowery	0.
	syl	dow+er:y
	pron	<1dau*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dowry}.
dowie	ety	C16: variant of dolly, probably from dol #7dull 
dowy	infl
	head	dowie
	or	dowly
	syl	do:wy
	pron	<1daui>, <1d*ui>
	pos	adj.
dowly	infl
	head	dowie
	or	dowy
	syl	dow+ly
	pron	<1dauli>, <1d*uli>
	pos	adj.
dowier	infl
	head	dowie
	syl	do+wi+er
	pos	adj.
dowiest	infl
	head	dowie
	syl	do+wi+est.
	pos	adj.
dowie	0.
	syl	do+wie
	pron	<1daui>, <1d*ui>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	dull, melancholy, or dismal.
dowitcher	ety	C19: of Iroquoian origin
dowitcher	0.
	syl	dow+itch+er
	pron	<1dauiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two snipelike shore birds, or of arctic and subarctic North America: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
could	1.
	head	do with
	or	can do with
	syl	could
	def	to find useful; benefit from.
	exam	1	she could do with a good night's sleep.
have to do with	2.
	head	do with
	syl	have to do with.
	def	to be involved in or connected with.
	exam	1	his illness has a lot to do with his failing the exam.
to do with	3.
	head	do with
	syl	to do with.
	def	concerning; related to.
do with	4.a.
	syl	do with
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or place.
	exam	1	what did you do with my coat??
do with	4.b.
	syl	do with
	pos	vb.
	def	to handle or treat.
	exam	1	what are we going to do with these hooligans??
do with	4.c.
	syl	do with
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill one's time usefully.
	exam	1	she didn't know what to do with herself when the project was finished.
do without	1.
	syl	do with+out
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to forgo; manage without.
	exam	1	I can't do without cigarettes.
do without	2.
	syl	do with+out
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	not to require (uncalled-for comments or advice).
	exam	1	we can do without your criticisms thank you.
Dow-Jones average	ety	C20: named after Charles H. Dow (died 1902) and Edward D. Jones (died 1920), American financial statisticians
Dow-Jones average	0.
	syl	Dow-Jones av+er+age
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a daily index of stock-exchange prices based on the average price of a selected number of securities.
John	infl
	head	Dowland
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Dowland	0.
	syl	Dow:land
	pron	<1daul*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	??1563-1626, English lutenist and composer of songs and lute music.
down	ety	Old English d*_une, short for ad*_une, variant of of d*_une, literally: from the hill, from of, #7off + d*_un hill; see #7down %3
down	H1.1.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate movement from a higher to a lower position.
	exam	1	they went down the mountain.
down	H1.2.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	at a lower or further level or position on, in, or along.
	exam	1	he ran down the street.
down	H1.3.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	downwards; at or to a lower level or position.
	exam	1	don't fall down.
down	H1.4.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	particle
	def	used with many verbs when the result of the verb's action is to lower or destroy its object.
	exam	1	pull down;
	exam	2	knock down;
	exam	3	bring down.
down	H1.5.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	particle
	def	used with several verbs to indicate intensity or completion.
	exam	1	calm down.
down	H1.6.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	immediate.
	exam	1	cash down;
	exam	2	a down payment.
down	H1.7.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	on paper.
	exam	1	write this down.
down	H1.8.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	arranged; scheduled.
	exam	1	the meeting is down for next week.
down	H1.9.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	in a helpless position.
	exam	1	they had him down on the ground.
down	H1.10.a.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	away from a more important place.
	exam	1	down from London.
down	H1.10.b.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	away from a more northerly place.
	exam	1	down from Scotland.
down	H1.10.c.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	of a member of some British universities
	def	away from the university; on vacation.
down	H1.10.d.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	in a particular part of a country.
	exam	1	down south.
down	H1.11.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	Nautical. of a helm
	def	having the rudder to windward.
down	H1.12.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	reduced to a state of lack or want.
	exam	1	down to the last pound.
down	H1.13.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	lacking a specified amount.
	exam	1	at the end of the day the cashier was ten pounds down.
down	H1.14.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	lower in price.
	exam	1	bacon is down.
down	H1.15.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	including all intermediate terms, grades, people, etc..
	exam	1	from managing director down to tea-lady.
down	H1.16.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	from an earlier to a later time.
	exam	1	the heirloom was handed down.
down	H1.17.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	to a finer or more concentrated state.
	exam	1	to grind down;
	exam	2	boil down.
down	H1.18.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Sport.
	def	being a specified number of points, goals, etc. behind another competitor, team, etc..
	exam	1	six goals down.
down	H1.19.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	of a person
	def	being inactive, owing to illness.
	exam	1	down with flu.
down with	infl
	head	down
	syl	down with.
	pos	prep.
down	H1.21.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	wanting the end of somebody or something.
	exam	1	down with the king&!
down	H1.22.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	postpositive
	def	depressed or miserable.
down	H1.23.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to a train or trains from a more important place or one regarded as higher.
	exam	1	the down line.
down	H1.24.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock, push or pull down.
down	H1.25.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go or come down.
down	H1.26.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drink, esp. quickly.
	exam	1	he downed three gins.
down	H1.27.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (someone) down, esp. by tackling. {~}
down	H1.28.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	a descent; downward movement.
down	H1.29.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	prep.
	def	a lowering or a poor period (esp. in the phrase {ups and downs}) .
have a down on	30.
	head	down
	syl	have a down on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bear ill will towards (someone or something).
down	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse d*_unn 
down	H2.1.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft fine feathers with free barbs that cover the body of a bird and prevent loss of heat. In the adult they lie beneath and between the contour feathers.
down	H2.2.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {eiderdown} (sense 1).}
down	H2.3.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a fine coating of soft hairs, as on certain leaves, fruits, and seeds.
down	H2.4.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	n.
	def	any growth or coating of soft fine hair, such as that on the human face.
down	ety	Old English d*_un; related to Old Frisian d*_une Old Saxon d*_una hill, Old Irish d*_un fortress, Greek this sandbank; see #7dune, town 
down	H3.0.
	syl	down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a hill, esp. a sand dune. {~} See also {downs}.
Down	0.
	syl	Down
	pron	<daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE Northern Ireland, on the Irish Sea: generally hilly, rising to the Mountains of Mourne. County town: Downpatrick. Pop.: 310617 (1971). Area: 2465 sq. km (952 sq. miles).
downbeat	1.
	syl	down+beat
	pron	<1daun2bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the first beat of a bar or the downward gesture of a conductor's baton indicating this. Compare {upbeat}.
downbeat	2.
	syl	down+beat
	pron	<1daun2bEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	depressed; gloomy.
downbeat	3.
	syl	down+beat
	pron	<1daun2bEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	relaxed; unemphatic.
down-bow	0.
	syl	down-bow
	pron	<1daun2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward stroke of the bow from its nut to its tip across a stringed instrument. Compare {up-bow}.
downcast	1.
	syl	down+cast
	pron	<1daun2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	dejected.
downcast	2.
	syl	down+cast
	pron	<1daun2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the eyes
	def	directed downwards.
downcast	3.
	syl	down+cast
	pron	<1daun2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a ventilation shaft.
downcast	4.
	syl	down+cast
	pron	<1daun2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another word for {downthrow}.
downcome	1.
	syl	down+come
	pron	<1daun2k^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	downfall.
downcome	2.
	syl	down+come
	pron	<1daun2k^m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {downcomer}.
downcomer	0.
	syl	down+com+er
	pron	<1daun2k^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe that connects a cistern to a W.C., wash basin, etc. Also called: {downcome}.
downer	1.
	syl	down+er
	pron	<1daun*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	Also called: {down}. a barbiturate or tranquillizer pill which reverses the effect of a stimulant. Compare {upper}.
downer	2.
	syl	down+er
	pron	<1daun*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a depressing experience.
downfall	1.
	syl	down+fall
	pron	<1daun2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden loss of position, health, or reputation.
downfall	2.
	syl	down+fall
	pron	<1daun2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall of rain, snow, etc., esp. a sudden heavy one.
downfall	3.
	syl	down+fall
	pron	<1daun2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {deadfall.}}
downfallen	1.
	syl	down+fall:en
	pron	<1daun2fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building, etc.
	def	decrep?!it.
downfallen	2.
	syl	down+fall:en
	pron	<1daun2fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a person
	def	ruined; fallen.
downgrade	1.
	syl	down+grade
	pron	<1daun2grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce in importance, esteem, or value, esp. to demote (a person) to a poorer job.
downgrade	2.
	syl	down+grade
	pron	<1daun2grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak of disparagingly.
downgrade	3.
	syl	down+grade
	pron	<1daun2grAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a downward slope, esp. in a road.
on the downgrade	4.
	head	downgrade
	syl	on the downgrade.
	def	waning in importance, popularity, health, etc.
downhaul	0.
	syl	down+haul
	pron	<1daun2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line for hauling down a sail or for increasing the tension at its luff.
downhearted	0.
	syl	down+heart:ed
	pron	<2daun1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	discouraged; dejected.
downheartedly	sub
	head	downhearted
	syl	down+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
downheartedness	sub
	head	downhearted
	syl	down+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
downhill	1.
	syl	down+hill
	pron	<1daun1hil>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or sloping down.
downhill	2.
	syl	down+hill
	pron	<1daun1hil>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the bottom of a hill; downwards.
go downhill	3.
	head	downhill
	syl	go downhill.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to decline; deteriorate.
downhill	4.
	syl	down+hill
	pron	<1daun1hil>
	pos	n.
	def	the downward slope of a hill; descent.
downhill	5.
	syl	down+hill
	pron	<1daun1hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitive event in which skiers are timed in a downhill run.
Downing Street	ety	named after Sir George Downing (1623-84), English statesman
Downing Street	1.
	syl	Down+ing Street
	pron	<1dauniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in W central London, in Westminster: official residences of the prime minister of Great Britain and the chancellor of the exchequer.
Downing Street	2.
	syl	Down+ing Street
	pron	<1dauniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the prime minister or the British Government.
down-market	0.
	syl	down-mar:ket
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to commercial products, services, etc., that are cheap, have little prestige, or are poor in quality.
Downpatrick	0.
	syl	Down+pat+rick
	pron	<2daun1p@trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in Northern Ireland, county town of Co. Down: associated with Saint Patrick who is said to have been buried here. Pop.: 3642 (1971).
down payment	0.
	syl	down pay+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the deposit paid on an item purchased on hire-purchase, mortgage, etc.
downpipe	0.
	syl	down+pipe
	pron	<1daun2pIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pipe for carrying rainwater from a roof gutter to the ground or to a drain. Also called: {rainwater pipe, drainpipe}. Usual U.S. name: {downspout}.
downpour	0.
	syl	down+pour
	pron	<1daun2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy continuous fall of rain.
downrange	0.
	syl	down+range
	pron	<1daun1rAnJ>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in the direction of the intended flight path of a rocket or missile.
downright	1.
	syl	down+right
	pron	<1daun2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	frank or straightforward; blunt.
	exam	1	downright speech.
downright	2.
	syl	down+right
	pron	<1daun2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	directed or pointing straight down.
downrightly	sub
	head	downright
	syl	down+2right+ly
	pos	adv.
downrightness	sub
	head	downright
	syl	down+2right+ness
	pos	n.
downs	0.
	syl	downs
	pron	<daunz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	rolling upland, esp. in the chalk areas of S Britain, characterized by lack of trees and used mainly as pasture. Also called: {downland}.
the	infl
	head	Downs
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Downs	1.
	syl	Downs
	pron	<daunz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ranges of low chalk hills in S England, esp. the {South Downs} in Sussex.
Downs	2.
	syl	Downs
	pron	<daunz>
	pos	n.
	def	a roadstead off the SE coast of Kent, protected by the Goodwin Sands.
downspout	0.
	syl	down+spout
	pron	<1daun2spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {downpipe}.
Down's syndrome	ety	C19: after John Langdon-Down (1828-96), English physician
Down's syndrome	0.
	syl	Down's syn+drome
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another term for {mongolism}.
downstage	1.
	syl	down+stage
	pron	<1daun1stAJ>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	at or towards the front of the stage.
downstage	2.
	syl	down+stage
	pron	<1daun1stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	of or relating to the front of the stage.
downstage	3.
	syl	down+stage
	pron	<1daun1stAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the front half of the stage.
downstairs	1.
	syl	down+stairs
	pron	<1daun1stA*z>
	pos	adv.
	def	down the stairs; to or on a lower floor.
downstairs	2.a.
	syl	down+stairs
	pron	<1daun1stA*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a lower or ground floor.
downstairs	2.b.
	syl	down+stairs
	pron	<1daun1stA*z>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a downstairs room.
downstairs	3.
	syl	down+stairs
	pron	<1daun1stA*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the servants of a household collectively. Compare { {upstairs} (sense 6).}
downstate	1.
	syl	down+state
	pron	<1daun2stAt>
	qual	U.S. adj.
	def	in, or relating to the part of the state away from large cities, esp. the southern part. {~} towards the southern part of a state. {~} the southern part of a state.
downstream	0.
	syl	down+stream
	pron	<1daun1strEm>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in or towards the lower part of a stream; with the current.
downswing	1.
	syl	down+swing
	pron	<1daun2swiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {downturn}. a statistical downward trend in business activity, the death rate, etc.
downswing	2.
	syl	down+swing
	pron	<1daun2swiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the downward movement or line of a club when striking the ball.
downthrow	1.
	syl	down+throw
	pron	<1daun2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of throwing down or being thrown down.
downthrow	2.
	syl	down+throw
	pron	<1daun2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the sinking of rocks on one side of a fault plane.
down-to-earth	0.
	syl	down-to-earth
	pos	adj.
	def	sensible; practical; realistic.
downtown	1.
	syl	down+town
	pron	<1daun1taun>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the central or lower part of a city, esp. the main commercial area.
downtown	2.
	syl	down+town
	pron	<1daun1taun>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	towards, to, or into this area.
downtown	3.
	syl	down+town
	pron	<1daun1taun>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in the downtown area.
	exam	1	downtown Manhattan.
downtowner	sub
	head	downtown
	syl	down+1town+er
	pos	n.
downtrod	alt
	head	downtrodden
	or	downtrodden
	syl	down+trod
	pos	adj.
downtrodden	1.
	or	downtrod
	syl	down+trod+den
	pron	<1daun2trodN>
	pos	adj.
	def	subjugated; oppressed.
downtrodden	2.
	or	downtrod
	syl	down+trod+den
	pron	<1daun2trodN>
	pos	adj.
	def	trodden down; trampled.
downturn	0.
	syl	down+turn
	pron	<1daun2tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {downswing} (sense 1).}
down under	1.
	syl	down un+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Australia or New Zealand.
down under	2.
	syl	down un+der
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in or to Australia or New Zealand.
downward	1.
	syl	down+ward
	pron	<1daunw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	descending from a higher to a lower level, condition, position, etc.
downward	2.
	syl	down+ward
	pron	<1daunw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	descending from a beginning.
downward	3.
	syl	down+ward
	pron	<1daunw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {downwards}.
downwardly	sub
	head	downward
	syl	down+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
downwardness	sub
	head	downward
	syl	down+ward+ness
	pos	n.
downward mobility	0.
	syl	down+ward mo+bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of an individual, social group, or class to a lower status. Compare {upward mobility}. See also {horizontal mobility, vertical mobility}.
downward	alt
	head	downwards
	or	downwards
	syl	down+ward
	pos	adv.
downwards	1.
	or	downward
	syl	down+wards
	pron	<1daunw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	from a higher to a lower place, level, etc.
downwards	2.
	or	downward
	syl	down+wards
	pron	<1daunw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	from an earlier time or source to a later.
	exam	1	from the Tudors downwards.
downwash	0.
	syl	down+wash
	pron	<1daun2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the downward deflection of an airflow, esp. one caused by an aerofoil of an aircraft.
downwind	1.
	syl	down+wind
	pron	<1daun1wind>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in the same direction towards which the wind is blowing; with the wind from behind.
downwind	2.
	syl	down+wind
	pron	<1daun1wind>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	towards or on the side away from the wind; leeward.
downier	infl
	head	downy
	syl	down:i+er
	pos	adj.
downiest	infl
	head	downy
	syl	down:i+est.
	pos	adj.
downy	1.
	syl	down:y
	pron	<1dauni>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with soft fine hair or feathers.
downy	2.
	syl	down:y
	pron	<1dauni>
	pos	adj.
	def	light, soft, and fluffy.
downy	3.
	syl	down:y
	pron	<1dauni>
	pos	adj.
	def	made from or filled with down.
downy	4.
	syl	down:y
	pron	<1dauni>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling downs; undulating.
downy	5.
	syl	down:y
	pron	<1dauni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	sharp.
downiness	sub
	head	downy
	syl	down:i+ness
	pos	n.
downy mildew	1.
	syl	down:y mil+dew
	pos	n.
	def	a serious plant disease, characterized by yellowish patches on the undersurface of the leaves, caused by the parasitic fungi of the family such as affects onions, cauliflower, lettuce, etc.
downy mildew	2.
	syl	down:y mil+dew
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fungi causing this disease.
downy mildew	xref
	syl	down:y mil+dew
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {powdery mildew}.
dowry	ety	C14: from Anglo-French douarie, from Medieval Latin d*_ot*_arium; see #7dower 
dowery	alt
	head	dowry
	or	dowry
	syl	dow+er:y
	pos	n.
dowries	infl
	head	dowry
	or	doweries
	syl	dow+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doweries	infl
	head	dowry
	or	dowries
	syl	dow+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dowry	1.
	or	dowery
	syl	dow+ry
	pron	<1dau*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage.
dowry	2.
	or	dowery
	syl	dow+ry
	pron	<1dau*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a gift made by a man to his bride or her parents.
dowry	3.
	or	dowery
	syl	dow+ry
	pron	<1dau*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a sum of money required on entering certain orders of nuns.
dowry	4.
	or	dowery
	syl	dow+ry
	pron	<1dau*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural talent or gift.
dowry	5.
	or	dowery
	syl	dow+ry
	pron	<1dau*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a widow's dower.
dowsabel	ety	C16: from Latin Dulcibella feminine given name, from dulcis sweet+ bellus beautiful
dowsabel	0.
	syl	dow+sa+bel
	pron	<1du:s*2bel>, <1daus->
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {sweetheart}.
dowse	H1.0.
	syl	dowse
	pron	<daus>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {douse%1}.
dowser	sub
	head	dowse
	syl	dows+er
	pos	n.
dowse	ety	C17: of unknown origin
dowse	H2.0.
	syl	dowse
	pron	<dauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to search for underground water, minerals, etc., using a divining rod; divine.
dowser	sub
	head	dowse
	syl	dows+er
	pos	n.
dowsing rod	0.
	syl	dows+ing rod
	pron	<1dauziG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {divining rod}.
Ernest (Christopher) 	infl
	head	Dowson
	syl	Er:nest (Christopher) .
	pos	n.
Dowson	0.
	syl	Dow:son
	pron	<1dausN>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1900, English Decadent poet noted for his lyric
doxastic	ety	C18: from Greek doxastikos having an opinion, ultimately from doxazein to conjecture
doxastic	0.
	syl	dox+as+tic
	pron	<doks1@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	of or relating to belief.
doxographer	0.
	syl	dox+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2doks1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who collects the opinions and conjectures of ancient Greek philoso?!phers. from New Latin from Greek opinion, conjecture+ writer] &- {@!dox@.o+#!graph+ic} &- {@!dox+#!og+raph@.y}
doxology	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin doxologia, from Greek, from doxologos uttering praise, from doxa praise; see -#7logy 
doxologies	infl
	head	doxology
	syl	dox+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doxology	0.
	syl	dox+ol+o:gy
	pron	<dok1sol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a hymn, verse, or form of words in Christian liturgy glorifying God.
doxological	sub
	head	doxology
	syl	dox:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2doks*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
doxologically	sub
	head	doxology
	syl	dox:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
doxy	ety	C18: independent use of -doxy as in orthodoxy, heterodoxy 
doxie	alt
	head	doxy
	or	doxy
	syl	dox:ie
	pron	<1doksi>
	pos	n.
doxies	infl
	head	doxy
	syl	dox:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doxy	H1.0.
	or	doxie
	syl	dox:y
	pron	<1doksi>
	pos	n.
	def	opinion or doctrine, esp. concerning religious matters.
doxy	ety	C16: probably from Middle Flemish docke doll; compare Middle Dutch docke doll
doxies	infl
	head	doxy
	syl	dox:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
doxy	H2.0.
	syl	dox:y
	pron	<1doksi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic slang.
	def	a prostitute or mistress.
doyen	ety	C17: from French, from Late Latin dec*_anus leader of a group of ten; see #7dean 
doyen	0.
	syl	doy+en
	pron	<1dci*n>, French <dwa1y?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	the senior member of a group, profession, or society.
doyenne	sub
	head	doyen
	syl	doy+enne
	pron	<dci1en>, French <dwa1jen>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Doyle	0.
	syl	Doyle
	pron	<dcil>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Sir Arthur) {Conan Doyle}.
doyley	0.
	syl	doy+ley
	pron	<1dcili>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {doily}.
Richard	infl
	head	D'Oyly Carte
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
D'Oyly Carte	0.
	syl	D'Oyly Carte
	pron	<1dcili> <1ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1901, English impresario noted for his productions of the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan.
doz	0.
	syl	doz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dozen.
doze	ety	C17: probably from Old Norse d*_us lull; related to Danish d*"ose to drowse, Swedish dialect dusa slumber
doze	1.
	syl	doze
	pron	<d*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep lightly or intermittently.
doze	2.
	syl	doze
	pron	<d*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to fall into a light sleep.
doze	3.
	syl	doze
	pron	<d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a short sleep.
dozer	sub
	head	doze
	syl	doz+er
	pos	n.
dozen	ety	C13: from Old French douzaine, from douze twelve, from Latin duodecim, from duo two+ decem ten
dozen	1.a.
	syl	doz+en
	pron	<1d^zN>
	pos	determiner.
	def	twelve or a group of twelve.
	exam	1	a dozen eggs;
	exam	2	two dozen oranges.
dozen	1.b.
	syl	doz+en
	pron	<1d^zN>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	give me a dozen;
	exam	2	there are at least a dozen who haven't arrived yet.
dozens	infl
	head	dozen
	or	dozen
	syl	doz+ens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dozen	infl
	or	dozens
	syl	doz+en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
daily dozen	2.
	head	dozen
	syl	daily dozen.
	qual	Brit.
	def	regular physical exercises.
by the dozen	3.
	head	dozen
	syl	by the dozen.
	def	in large quantities.
baker's dozen	4.
	head	dozen
	syl	baker's dozen.
	def	thirteen.
talk nineteen to the dozen	5.
	head	dozen
	syl	talk nineteen to the dozen.
	def	to talk without stopping.
dozenth	sub
	head	dozen
	syl	doz+enth
	pos	adj.
dozer	0.
	syl	doz+er
	pron	<1d*uz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {bulldozer}.
dozens	0.
	syl	doz+ens
	pron	<1d^zNz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	a lot.
	exam	1	I've got dozens of things to do.
dozier	infl
	head	dozy
	syl	doz:i+er
	pos	adj.
doziest	infl
	head	dozy
	syl	doz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dozy	1.
	syl	doz:y
	pron	<1d*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	drowsy.
dozy	2.
	syl	doz:y
	pron	<1d*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	stupid.
dozily	sub
	head	dozy
	syl	doz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
doziness	sub
	head	dozy
	syl	doz:i+ness
	pos	n.
DP	0.
	syl	D.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	displaced person.
DPH	0.
	syl	D.P.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Diploma in Public Health.
DPh	infl
	head	DPhil
	or	DPh
	syl	D.Ph.
DPh	infl
	head	DPhil
	or	DPh
	syl	DPh
DPhil	0.
	syl	D.Phil
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Philosophy. Also: {Ph.D., PhD}
DPM	0.
	syl	D.P.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Diploma in Psychological Medicine.
DPN	0.
	syl	DPN
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	diphosphopyridine nucleotide; the former name for {NAD}.
DPNH	0.
	syl	DPNH
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the reduced form of DPN; the former name for {NADH}.
DPP	alt
	or	DPP
	syl	D.P.P.
DPP	0.
	or	DPP
	syl	DPP
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Director of Public Prosecutions.
dpt	0.
	syl	dpt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	department.
DPW	0.
	syl	D.P.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Department of Public Works.
dr	alt
	or	dr
	syl	dr.
dr	0.
	or	dr
	syl	dr
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dram.
dr	1.
	syl	dr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	debit.
dr	2.
	syl	dr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	debtor.
dr	3.
	syl	dr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	drachma.
dr	4.
	syl	dr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	drawer.
Dr	1.
	syl	Dr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor.
Dr	2.
	syl	Dr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in street names
	def	Drive.
drab	ety	C16: from Old French drap cloth, from Late Latin drappus, perhaps of Celtic origin
drabber	infl
	head	drab
	syl	drab+ber
	pos	adj.
drabbest	infl
	head	drab
	syl	drab+best.
	pos	adj.
drab	H1.1.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull; dingy; shabby.
drab	H1.2.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerless; dreary.
	exam	1	a drab evening.
drab	H1.3.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour drab.
drab	H1.4.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a light olive-brown colour.
drab	H1.5.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of a dull grey or brown colour.
drably	sub
	head	drab
	syl	drab+ly
	pos	adv.
drabness	sub
	head	drab
	syl	drab+ness
	pos	n.
drab	ety	C16: of Celtic origin; compare Scottish Gaelic drabag 
drab	H2.1.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a slatternly woman.
drab	H2.2.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a whore.
drabs	infl
	head	drab
	syl	drabs
	pos	vb.
drabbing	infl
	head	drab
	syl	drab+bing
	pos	vb.
drabbed	infl
	head	drab
	syl	drabbed.
	pos	vb.
drab	H2.3.
	syl	drab
	pron	<dr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to consort with prostitutes.
drabbet	ety	C19: see #7drab %1
drabbet	0.
	syl	drab+bet
	pron	<1dr@bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a yellowish-brown fabric of coarse linen.
drabble	ety	C14: from Low German drabbelen to paddle in mud; related to #7drab %2
drabble	0.
	syl	drab+ble
	pron	<1dr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wet or dirty.
dracaena	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: she-dragon, from Greek drakaina, feminine of drak*_on #7dragon 
dracaena	1.
	syl	dra+cae+na
	pron	<dr*1sEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical liliaceous plant of the genus some species are cultivated as house plants for their decorative foliage. See also {dragon tree}.
dracaena	2.
	syl	dra+cae+na
	pron	<dr*1sEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants of the related genus
drachm	ety	C14: learned variant of #7dram 
drachm	1.
	syl	drachm
	pron	<dr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fluid dram}. one eighth of a fluid ounce.
drachm	2.
	syl	drachm
	pron	<dr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for { {dram} (sense 2).}
drachm	3.
	syl	drachm
	pron	<dr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {drachma}.
drachma	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek drakhm*_e a handful, from drassesthai to seize
drachmas	infl
	head	drachma
	or	drachmae
	syl	drach+mas
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drachmae	infl
	head	drachma
	or	drachmas
	syl	drach+mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drachma	1.
	syl	drach+ma
	pron	<1dr@km*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Greece, divided into 100 lepta.
drachma	2.
	syl	drach+ma
	pron	<1dr@km*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for { {dram} (sense 2).}
drachma	3.
	syl	drach+ma
	pron	<1dr@km*>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver coin of ancient Greece.
drachma	4.
	syl	drach+ma
	pron	<1dr@km*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight in ancient Greece.
Draco	ety	from Latin, from Greek drak*_on #7dragon 
Draconis	infl
	head	Draco
	syl	Dra+co+nis
	pron	<drA1k*unis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Draco	H1.0.
	syl	Dra+co
	pron	<1drAk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint extensive constellation twisting around the N celestial pole and lying between Ursa Major and Cepheus.
Draco	H2.0.
	syl	Dra:co
	pron	<1drAk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	7th century #7b.c., Athenian statesman and lawmaker, whose code of laws (621) prescribed death for almost every offence.
draco lizard	0.
	syl	dra+co liz+ard
	pron	<1drAk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flying lizard}.
dracone	ety	C20: from Latin: #7dragon 
dracone	0.
	syl	dra+cone
	pron	<1dr@k*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a large flexible cylindrical container towed by a ship, used for transporting liquids.
Draconic	alt
	head	Draconian
	or	Draconian
	syl	Dra+con+ic
	pron	<drA1konik>
	pos	adj.
Draconian	1.
	or	Draconic
	syl	Dra+co+ni:an
	pron	<drA1k*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to Draco or his code of laws.
Draconian	2.
	or	Draconic
	syl	Dra+co+ni:an
	pron	<drA1k*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	harsh.
Draconianism	sub
	head	Draconian
	syl	Dra+1co+ni+an+ism
	pos	n.
Draconically	sub
	head	Draconian
	syl	Dra+1con:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
draconic	ety	C17: from Latin drac*_o #7dragon 
draconic	0.
	syl	dra+con+ic
	pron	<drA1konik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or relating to a dragon.
draconically	sub
	head	draconic
	syl	dra+1con:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
draff	ety	C13: from Old Norse draf; related to Old High German trebir, Russian drob fragment; see #7drivel 
draff	0.
	syl	draff
	pron	<dr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	the residue of husks after fermentation of the grain used in brewing, used as a food for cattle.
draffy	sub
	head	draff
	syl	draff:y
	pos	adj.
draft	ety	C16: variant of #7draught 
draft	1.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan, sketch, or drawing of something.
draft	2.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary outline of a book, speech, etc.
draft	3.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bill of exchange}.
draft	4.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a demand or drain on something.
draft	5.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the divergent duct leading from a water turbine to its tailrace.
draft	6.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	selection for compulsory military service.
draft	7.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	detachment of military personnel from one unit to another.
draft	8.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	an allowance on merchandise sold by weight.
draft	9.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or narrow border that is chiselled on the surface of a stone to serve as a guide for levelling it. {~}
draft	10.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	to draw up an outline or sketch for something.
	exam	1	to draft a speech.
draft	11.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	to prepare a plan or design of.
draft	12.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	to detach (military personnel) from one unit to another.
draft	13.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to select for compulsory military service.
draft	14.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	to chisel a draft on (stone, etc.).
draft	15.
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of { {draught} (senses 1-8, 11).}
drafter	sub
	head	draft
	syl	draft+er
	pos	n.
draft board	0.
	syl	draft board
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tribunal responsible for the selection of personnel liable for compulsory military service.
draft dodger	0.
	syl	draft dodg+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	one who evades compulsory military service.
draftee	0.
	syl	draft:ee
	pron	<dra:f1tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a conscript.
draftsmen	infl
	head	draftsman
	syl	drafts+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
draftsman	0.
	syl	drafts+man
	pron	<1dra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of { {draughtsman} (senses 1, 2).}
draftsmanship	sub
	head	draftsman
	syl	drafts+man+ship
	pos	n.
draftier	infl
	head	drafty
	syl	draft:i+er
	pos	adj.
draftiest	infl
	head	drafty
	syl	draft:i+est.
	pos	adj.
drafty	0.
	syl	draft:y
	pron	<1dra:fti>
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {draughty}.
draftily	sub
	head	drafty
	syl	draft:i+ly
	pos	adv.
draftiness	sub
	head	drafty
	syl	draft:i+ness
	pos	n.
drag	ety	Old English dragan to #7draw ; related to Swedish dragga 
drags	infl
	head	drag
	syl	drags
	pos	vb.
dragging	infl
	head	drag
	syl	drag+ging
	pos	vb.
dragged	infl
	head	drag
	syl	dragged.
	pos	vb.
drag	1.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pull or be pulled with force, esp. along the ground or other surface.
drag	2.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away or from
	def	to persuade to come away (from something attractive or interesting).
	exam	1	he couldn't drag himself away from the shop.
drag	3.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trail or cause to trail on the ground.
drag	4.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move (oneself, one's feet, etc.) with effort or difficulty.
	exam	1	he drags himself out of bed at dawn.
drag	5.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to linger behind.
drag	6.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to search (the bed of a river, canal, etc.) with a dragnet or hook.
	exam	1	they dragged the river for the body.
drag	7.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by on or out
	def	to prolong tediously.
	exam	1	his talk dragged on for hours.
drag	8.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out or from
	def	to crush (clods) or level (a soil surface) by use of a drag.
drag	9.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of hounds
	def	to follow (a fox or its trail) to the place where it has been lying.
drag	10.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to draw (on a cigarette, pipe, etc.).
drag	11.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to bore or annoy.
drag anchor	12.
	head	drag
	syl	drag anchor.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to move away from its mooring because the anchor has failed to hold.
drag one's feet	13.
	head	drag
	or	heels
	syl	drag one's feet
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act with deliberate slowness.
drag (someone's) name in the mud	14.
	head	drag
	syl	drag (someone's) name in the mud.
	def	to disgrace or defame (someone).
drag	15.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dragging or the state of being dragged.
drag	16.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement, such as a dragnet, dredge, etc., used for dragging.
drag	17.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {drag harrow}. a type of harrow consisting of heavy beams, often with spikes inserted, used to crush clods, level soil, or prepare seedbeds.
drag	18.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a sporting coach with seats inside and out, usually drawn by four horses.
drag	19.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a braking or retarding device, such as a metal piece fitted to the underside of the wheel of a horse-drawn vehicle.
drag	20.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that slows up progress.
drag	21.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	slow progress or movement.
drag	22.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	the resistance to the motion of a body passing through a fluid, esp. through air.
drag	23.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the trail of scent left by a fox or other animal hunted with hounds.
drag	24.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial trail of a strong-smelling substance, sometimes including aniseed, drawn over the ground for hounds to follow.
drag	25.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	See {drag hunt}.
drag	26.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing that is very tedious; bore.
	exam	1	exams are a drag.
drag	27.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a car.
drag	28.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {drag race}.
drag	29.a.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	women's clothes worn by a man, usually by a transvestite (esp. in the phrase {in drag) }.
drag	29.b.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a drag club;
	exam	2	drag show.
drag	29.c.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	clothes collectively.
drag	30.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a draw on a cigarette, pipe, etc.
drag	31.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	influence or persuasive power.
drag	32.
	syl	drag
	pron	<dr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. slang.
	def	a street or road. {~} See also {drag down, drag in, drag out of, drag up}.
drag down	0.
	syl	drag down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depress or demoralize.
	exam	1	the flu really dragged her down.
drag'ee	ety	C19: from French; see #7dredge %2
drag'ee	1.
	syl	dra+g*'ee
	pron	<dr@1ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet made of fruit, nuts, etc., coated with a hard sugar icing.
drag'ee	2.
	syl	dra+g*'ee
	pron	<dr@1ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny beadlike sweet used for decorating cakes, etc.
drag'ee	3.
	syl	dra+g*'ee
	pron	<dr@1ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal pill coated with sugar to disguise the taste.
draggle	1.
	syl	drag+gle
	pron	<1dr@gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wet or dirty by trailing on the ground; bedraggle.
draggle	2.
	syl	drag+gle
	pron	<1dr@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lag; dawdle.
draggletailed	0.
	syl	drag:gle+tailed
	pron	<1dr@gL2tAld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. esp. of a woman
	def	bedraggled; besmirched.
draggier	infl
	head	draggy
	syl	drag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
draggiest	infl
	head	draggy
	syl	drag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
draggy	1.
	syl	drag+gy
	pron	<1dr@gi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	slow or boring.
	exam	1	a draggy party.
draggy	2.
	syl	drag+gy
	pron	<1dr@gi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	dull and listless.
draghound	0.
	syl	drag+hound
	pron	<1dr@g2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a hound used to follow an artificial trail of scent in a drag hunt.
drag hunt	1.
	syl	drag hunt
	pos	n.
	def	a hunt in which hounds follow an artificial trail of scent.
drag hunt	2.
	syl	drag hunt
	pos	n.
	def	a club that organizes such hunts.
drag-hunt	infl
	head	drag hunt
	syl	drag-hunt.
	pos	vb.
drag hunt	3.
	syl	drag hunt
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow draghounds, esp. on horseback, or cause (draghounds) to follow an artificial trail of scent.
drag in	0.
	syl	drag in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce or mention (a topic, name, etc.) with slight or no pretext.
dragline	1.
	syl	drag+line
	pron	<1dr@g2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {dragrope} (sense 2).}
dragline	2.
	syl	drag+line
	pron	<1dr@g2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dragline crane, dragline excavator}. a machine for dredging or excavating.
drag link	0.
	syl	drag link
	pos	n.
	def	a link for conveying motion between cranks on parallel shafts that are slightly offset. It is used in cars to connect the steering gear to the steering arm.
dragnet	1.
	syl	drag+net
	pron	<1dr@g2net>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy or weighted net used to scour the bottom of a pond, river, etc., as when searching for something.
dragnet	2.
	syl	drag+net
	pron	<1dr@g2net>
	pos	n.
	def	any system of coordinated efforts by police forces to track down wanted persons.
dragoman	ety	C14: from French, from Italian dragomano, from Medieval Greek dragoumanos, from Arabic targum*_an an interpreter, from Aramaic t*_urgem*_an*_a, of Akkadian origin
dragomans	infl
	head	dragoman
	or	dragomen
	syl	dra+go+mans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dragomen	infl
	head	dragoman
	or	dragomans
	syl	dra+go+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dragoman	0.
	syl	dra+go+man
	pron	<1dr@g*um*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Middle Eastern countries, esp. formerly
	def	a professional interpreter or guide.
dragon	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin drac*_o, from Greek drak*_on; related to drakos eye
dragon	1.
	syl	drag+on
	pron	<1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mythical monster usually represented as breathing fire and having a scaly reptilian body, wings, claws, and a long tail.
dragon	2.
	syl	drag+on
	pron	<1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fierce or intractable person, esp. a woman.
dragon	3.
	syl	drag+on
	pron	<1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very large lizards, esp. the Komodo dragon.
dragon	4.
	syl	drag+on
	pron	<1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a large snake.
dragon	5.
	syl	drag+on
	pron	<1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American aroid plants, esp. the green dragon.
dragon	6.
	syl	drag+on
	pron	<1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a manifestation of Satan or an attendant devil.
dragoness	sub
	head	dragon
	syl	drag+on+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
dragonish	sub
	head	dragon
	syl	drag+on+ish
	pos	adj.
dragonet	ety	C14 (meaning: small dragon): from French; applied to fish C18
dragonet	0.
	syl	drag+on+et
	pron	<1dr@g*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small spiny-finned fish of the family having a flat head and a slender tapering brightly coloured body and living at the bottom of shallow seas.
dragonflies	infl
	head	dragonfly
	syl	drag:on+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dragonfly	1.
	syl	drag:on+fly
	pron	<1dr@g*n2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any predatory insect of the suborder having a large head and eyes, a long slender body, two pairs of iridescent wings that are outspread at rest, and aquatic larvae: order See also {damselfly}.
dragonfly	2.
	syl	drag:on+fly
	pron	<1dr@g*n2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any other insect of the order
dragon's-head	alt
	head	dragonhead
	or	dragonhead
	syl	drag:on's-head
	pos	n.
dragonhead	1.
	or	dragon's-head
	syl	drag:on+head
	pron	<1dr@g*n2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of Europe, Asia, and North America, having dense spikes of white or bluish flowers: family (labiates).
dragonhead	2.
	or	dragon's-head
	syl	drag:on+head
	pron	<1dr@g*n2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American plant of the related genus having pink or purplish flowers.
dragonnade	ety	C18: from French, from dragon #7dragoon 
dragonnade	1.
	syl	drag+on+nade
	pron	<2dr@g*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the persecution of French Huguenots during the reign of Louis XIV by dragoons quartered in their villages and homes.
dragonnade	2.
	syl	drag+on+nade
	pron	<2dr@g*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	subjection by military force. {~}
dragonnade	3.
	syl	drag+on+nade
	pron	<2dr@g*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to persecution by military troops.
dragonroot	1.
	syl	drag:on+root
	pron	<1dr@g*n2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American aroid plant, having a greenish spathe and a long pointed spadix.
dragonroot	2.
	syl	drag:on+root
	pron	<1dr@g*n2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the tuberous root of this plant, formerly used in medicine.
dragon's blood	1.
	syl	drag+on's blood
	pos	n.
	def	a red resinous substance obtained from the fruit of a Malaysian palm, (or formerly used medicinally and now used in varnishes and lacquers.
dragon's blood	2.
	syl	drag+on's blood
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar resins obtained from other trees, esp. from the dragon tree.
dragon tree	0.
	syl	drag+on tree
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous tree, of the Canary Islands, having clusters of sword-shaped leaves at the tips of its branches: a source of dragon's blood.
dragoon	ety	C17: from French dragon (special use of #7dragon) #7, soldier armed with a carbine, perhaps suggesting that a carbine, like a dragon, breathed forth fire
dragoon	1.
	syl	dra+goon
	pron	<dr*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	a mounted infantryman armed with a carbine.
dragoon	2.
	syl	dra+goon
	pron	<dr*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a domestic fancy pigeon.
dragoon	3.a.
	syl	dra+goon
	pron	<dr*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cavalryman.
dragoon	3.b.
	syl	dra+goon
	pron	<dr*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	the Royal Dragoons.
dragoon	4.
	syl	dra+goon
	pron	<dr*1gu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coerce; force.
	exam	1	he was dragooned into admitting it.
dragoon	5.
	syl	dra+goon
	pron	<dr*1gu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persecute by military force.
dragoonage	sub
	head	dragoon
	syl	dra+1goon+age
	pos	n.
drag out of	0.
	syl	drag out of
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	+prep.
	def	to obtain or extract (a confession, statement, etc.), esp. by force.
	exam	1	we dragged the name out of him. Also:
drag race	0.
	syl	drag race
	pos	n.
	def	a type of motor race in which specially built or modified cars are timed over a measured course. &- {drag rac+er}
drag racing	sub
	head	drag race
	syl	drag rac+ing
	pos	n.
dragrope	1.
	syl	drag+rope
	pron	<1dr@g2r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope used to drag military equipment, esp. artillery.
dragrope	2.
	syl	drag+rope
	pron	<1dr@g2r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dragline, guide rope}. a rope trailing from a balloon or airship for mooring or braking purposes.
drag sail	0.
	syl	drag sail
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {sea anchor}.
dragster	0.
	syl	drag+ster
	pron	<1dr@gst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a car specially built or modified for drag racing.
drag up	1.
	syl	drag up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to rear (a child) poorly and in an undisciplined manner.
drag up	2.
	syl	drag up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to introduce or revive (an unpleasant fact or story).
drail	ety	C16: apparently from #7trail, influenced by #7draw 
drail	1.
	syl	drail
	pron	<drAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a weighted hook used in trolling. {~}
drail	2.
	syl	drail
	pron	<drAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fish with a drail.
drain	ety	Old English dr*_eahnian; related to Old Norse drangr dry wood; see #7dry 
drain	1.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe or channel that carries off water, sewage, etc.
drain	2.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or cause of continuous diminution in resources or energy; depletion.
drain	3.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a device, such as a tube, for insertion into a wound, incision, or bodily cavity to drain off pus, etc.
drain	4.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the electrode region in a field-effect transistor into which majority carriers flow from the interelectrode conductivity channel.
down the drain	5.
	head	drain
	syl	down the drain.
	def	wasted.
drain	6.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to draw off or remove (liquid) from.
	exam	1	to drain water from vegetables;
	exam	2	to drain vegetables.
drain	7.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to flow (away) or filter (off).
drain	8.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dry or be emptied as a result of liquid running off or flowing away.
	exam	1	leave the dishes to drain.
drain	9.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drink the entire contents of (a glass, cup, etc.).
drain	10.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consume or make constant demands on (resources, energy, etc.); exhaust; sap.
drain	11.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disappear or leave, esp. gradually.
	exam	1	the colour drained from his face.
drain	12.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a river, etc.
	def	to carry off the surface water from an area.
drain	13.
	syl	drain
	pron	<drAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an area
	def	to discharge its surface water into rivers, streams, etc.
drainable	sub
	head	drain
	syl	drain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
drainer	sub
	head	drain
	syl	drain+er
	pos	n.
drainage	1.
	syl	drain+age
	pron	<1drAniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or a method of draining.
drainage	2.
	syl	drain+age
	pron	<1drAniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of watercourses or drains.
drainage	3.
	syl	drain+age
	pron	<1drAniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid, sewage, etc., that is drained away.
area	alt
	head	drainage basin
	or	drainage basin
	syl	ar:e:a
	pos	n.
drainage basin	0.
	or	area
	syl	drain+age ba+sin
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catchment area}.
draining board	0.
	syl	drain+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a sloping grooved surface at one side of a sink, used for draining washed dishes, etc. Also called: {drainer}.
drainpipe	0.
	syl	drain+pipe
	pron	<1drAn2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe for carrying off rainwater, sewage, etc.; downpipe.
drainpipes	0.
	syl	drain+pipes
	pron	<1drAn2pIps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	very narrow men's trousers, worn in Britain during the 1950s, esp. by Teddy boys.
drake	ety	C13: perhaps from Low German; compare Middle Dutch andrake, Old High German antrahho 
drake	H1.0.
	syl	drake
	pron	<drAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of any duck.
drake	ety	Old English draca, ultimately from Latin drac*_o #7dragon 
drake	H2.1.
	syl	drake
	pron	<drAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly resembling a mayfly.
drake	H2.2.
	syl	drake
	pron	<drAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a small cannon.
drake	H2.3.
	syl	drake
	pron	<drAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {dragon}.
Drake	0.
	syl	Drake
	pron	<drAk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fran@.cis}. ??1540-96, English navigator and buccaneer, the first Englishman to sail around the world (1577-80). He commanded a fleet against the Spanish Armada (1588) and contributed greatly to its defeat.
Drakensberg	0.
	syl	Dra+kens+berg
	pron	<1dra:k*nz2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in southern Africa, extending through Lesotho, E South Africa, and Swaziland. Highest peak: Thabana Ntlenyana, 3482 m (11425 ft.). Sotho name: {Quathlamba}.
Drake Passage	0.
	syl	Drake Pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between S South America and the South Shetland Islands, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
dram	ety	C15: from Old French dragme, from Late Latin dragma, from Greek drakhm*_e; see #7drachma 
dram	1.
	syl	dram
	pron	<dr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	one sixteenth of an ounce (avoirdupois). 1 dram is equivalent to 0.0018 kilogram.
dram	2.
	syl	dram
	pron	<dr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {drachm, drachma}. one eighth of an apothecaries' ounce; 60 grains. 1 dram is equivalent to 0.0039 kilogram.
dram	3.
	syl	dram
	pron	<dr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of an alcoholic drink, esp. a spirit; tot.
drama	ety	C17: from Late Latin: a play, from Greek: something performed, from dran to do
drama	1.
	syl	dra+ma
	pron	<1dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a work to be performed by actors on stage, radio, or television; play.
drama	2.
	syl	dra+ma
	pron	<1dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the genre of literature represented by works intended for the stage.
drama	3.
	syl	dra+ma
	pron	<1dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of the writing and production of plays.
drama	4.
	syl	dra+ma
	pron	<1dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation or sequence of events that is highly emotional, tragic, or turbulent.
Dramamine	0.
	syl	Dra+ma+mine
	pron	<1dr@m*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {dimenhydri?!nate}.
dramatic	1.
	syl	dra+mat+ic
	pron	<dr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to drama.
dramatic	2.
	syl	dra+mat+ic
	pron	<dr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a drama in suddenness, emotional impact, etc.
dramatic	3.
	syl	dra+mat+ic
	pron	<dr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	striking; effective.
dramatic	4.
	syl	dra+mat+ic
	pron	<dr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or performed in a flamboyant way.
dramatic	5.
	syl	dra+mat+ic
	pron	<dr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of a voice
	def	powerful and marked by histrionic quality.
dramatically	sub
	head	dramatic
	syl	dra+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dramatic irony	0.
	syl	dra+mat+ic i:ron:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the irony occurring when the implications of a situation, speech, etc., are understood by the audience but not by the characters in the play.
dramatics	1.
	syl	dra+mat+ics
	pron	<dr*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the art of acting or producing plays.
dramatics	2.
	syl	dra+mat+ics
	pron	<dr*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	dramatic productions.
dramatics	3.
	syl	dra+mat+ics
	pron	<dr*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	histrionic behaviour.
dramatis personae	ety	C18: from New Latin
dramatis personae	1.
	syl	dra+ma+tis per+so+nae
	pron	<1dra:m*tis> <p*1s*unI>
	pos	n.
	def	the characters or a list of characters in a play or story.
dramatis personae	2.
	syl	dra+ma+tis per+so+nae
	pron	<1dra:m*tis> <p*1s*unI>
	pos	n.
	def	the main personalities in any situation or event.
dramatist	0.
	syl	dram:a+tist
	pron	<1dr@m*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of plays; playwright.
dramatisation	alt
	head	dramatization
	or	dramatization
	syl	dram:a+ti+sa+tion
	pron	<2dr@m*tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
dramatization	1.
	or	dramatisation
	syl	dram:a+ti+za+tion
	pron	<2dr@m*tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reconstruction of an event, novel, story, etc. in a form suitable for dramatic presentation.
dramatization	2.
	or	dramatisation
	syl	dram:a+ti+za+tion
	pron	<2dr@m*tI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or act of dramatizing.
dramatise	alt
	head	dramatize
	or	dramatize
	syl	dram:a+tise
	pron	<1dr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
dramatize	1.
	or	dramatise
	syl	dram:a+tize
	pron	<1dr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into dramatic form.
dramatize	2.
	or	dramatise
	syl	dram:a+tize
	pron	<1dr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express or represent (something) in a dramatic or exaggerated way.
	exam	1	he dramatizes his illness.
dramatizable	sub
	head	dramatize
	or	dramatisable
	syl	dram:a+2tiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dramatisable	sub
	head	dramatize
	or	dramatizable
	syl	dram:a+2tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dramatizer	sub
	head	dramatize
	or	dramatiser
	syl	dram:a+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
dramatiser	sub
	head	dramatize
	or	dramatizer
	syl	dram:a+2tis+er
	pos	n.
dramaturge	ety	C19: probably from French, from Greek dramatourgos playwright, from #7drama+ ergon work
dramaturgist	alt
	head	dramaturge
	or	dramaturge
	syl	dram:a+tur+gist
	pos	n.
dramaturge	0.
	or	dramaturgist
	syl	dram:a+turge
	pron	<1dr@m*2tR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatist, esp. one associated with a particular company or theatre.
dramaturgy	0.
	syl	dram:a+tur+gy
	pron	<1dr@m*2tR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the art and technique of the theatre; dramatics.
dramaturgic	sub
	head	dramaturgy
	or	dramaturgical
	syl	dram:a+1tur+gic
	pos	adj.
dramaturgical	sub
	head	dramaturgy
	or	dramaturgic
	syl	dram:a+1tur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
dramaturgically	sub
	head	dramaturgy
	syl	dram:a+1tur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Drammen	0.
	syl	Dram+men
	pron	Norwegian <1dram*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Norway. Pop.: 49808 (1970).
Drancy	0.
	syl	Dran+cy
	pron	French <dr?~a1si>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential suburb of NE Paris. Pop.: 64494 (1975).
drank	0.
	syl	drank
	pron	<dr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {drink}.
drape	ety	C15: from Old French draper, from drap piece of cloth; see #7drab %1
drape	1.
	syl	drape
	pron	<drAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hang or cover with flexible material or fabric, usually in folds; adorn.
drape	2.
	syl	drape
	pron	<drAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang or arrange or be hung or arranged, esp. in folds.
drape	3.
	syl	drape
	pron	<drAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place casually and loosely; hang.
	exam	1	she draped her arm over the back of the chair.
drape	4.
	syl	drape
	pron	<drAp>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a cloth or hanging that covers something in folds; drapery.
drape	5.
	syl	drape
	pron	<drAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which fabric hangs.
drapable	sub
	head	drape
	or	drapeable
	syl	drap+a:ble
	pos	adj.
drapeable	sub
	head	drape
	or	drapable
	syl	drape+a:ble
	pos	adj.
draper	1.
	syl	drap+er
	pron	<1drAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dealer in fabrics and sewing materials.
draper	2.
	syl	drap+er
	pron	<1drAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a maker of cloth.
Henry	1.
	head	Draper
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1837-82, U.S. astronomer, who contributed to stellar classification and spectroscopy.
Draper	2.
	syl	Dra:per
	pron	<1drAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {John Wil@.liam}. 1811-82, U.S. chemist and historian, born in England, made the first photograph of the moon.
draperies	infl
	head	drapery
	syl	dra+per:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drapery	1.
	syl	dra+per:y
	pron	<1drAp*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric or clothing arranged and draped.
drapery	2.
	syl	dra+per:y
	pron	<1drAp*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	curtains or hangings that drape.
drapery	3.
	syl	dra+per:y
	pron	<1drAp*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the occupation or shop of a draper.
drapery	4.
	syl	dra+per:y
	pron	<1drAp*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	fabrics and cloth collectively.
draperied	sub
	head	drapery
	syl	dra+per+ied
	pos	adj.
draperies	alt
	head	drapes
	or	drapes
	syl	dra+per:ies
	pron	<1drAp*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drapes	0.
	or	draperies
	syl	drapes
	pron	<drAps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	curtains, esp. ones of heavy fabric.
drastic	ety	C17: from Greek drastikos, from dran to do, act
drastic	0.
	syl	dras+tic
	pron	<1dr@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	extreme or forceful; severe.
drastically	sub
	head	drastic
	syl	dras+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
drat	ety	C19: probably alteration of God rot 
drat	0.
	syl	drat
	pron	<dr@t>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance (also in the phrases {drat it&! drat you&}! etc.).
dratted	0.
	syl	drat+ted
	pron	<1dr@tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	wretched; annoying.
draught	ety	C14: probably from Old Norse drahtr, of Germanic origin; related to #7draw 
draft	alt
	head	draught
	or	draught
	syl	draft
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
draught	1.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a current of air, esp. one intruding into an enclosed space.
draught	2.a.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pulling a load, as by a vehicle or animal.
draught	2.b.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a draught horse.
draught	3.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the load or quantity drawn.
draught	4.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of liquid to be drunk, esp. a dose of medicine.
draught	5.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of drinking; a gulp or swallow.
draught	6.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of drawing air, smoke, etc., into the lungs.
draught	7.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of air, smoke, etc., inhaled in one breath.
draught	8.a.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	beer, wine, etc., stored in bulk, esp. in a cask, as opposed to being bottled.
draught	8.b.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	draught beer.
on draught	8.c.
	head	draught
	syl	on draught.
	def	drawn from a cask or keg.
draught	9.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {draughtsman}. any one of the 12 flat thick discs used by each player in the game of draughts. U.S. equivalent: {checker}.
draught	10.
	or	draft
	syl	draught
	pron	<dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the depth of a loaded vessel in the water, taken from the level of the waterline to the lowest point of the hull.
feel the draught	11.
	head	draught
	syl	feel the draught.
	def	to be short of money. Usual U.S. spelling {draft}.
draughter	sub
	head	draught
	or	drafter
	syl	draught+er
	pos	n.
drafter	sub
	head	draught
	or	draughter
	syl	draft+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
draughtboard	0.
	syl	draught+board
	pron	<1dra:ft2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a square board divided into 64 squares of alternating colours, used for playing draughts or chess.
draughts	ety	C14: plural of #7draught (in obsolete sense: a chess move)
draughts	0.
	syl	draughts
	pron	<dra:fts>
	pos	n.
	def	a game for two players using a draughtboard and 12 draughtsmen each. The object is to jump over and capture the opponent's pieces. U.S. name: {checkers}.
draftsman	alt
	head	draughtsman
	or	draughtsman
	syl	drafts+man
	pron	<1dra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
draughtsmen	infl
	head	draughtsman
	syl	draughts+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
draughtsman	1.
	or	draftsman
	syl	draughts+man
	pron	<1dra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises or is qualified in mechanical drawing, employed to prepare detailed scale drawings of machinery, buildings, devices, etc.
draughtsman	2.
	or	draftsman
	syl	draughts+man
	pron	<1dra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in drawing.
draughtsman	3.
	or	draftsman
	syl	draughts+man
	pron	<1dra:ftsm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of the 12 flat thick discs used by each player in the game of draughts. U.S. equivalent: {checker}.
draughtsmanship	sub
	head	draughtsman
	or	draftsmanship
	syl	draughts+man+2ship
	pos	n.
draftsmanship	sub
	head	draughtsman
	or	draughtsmanship
	syl	drafts+man+2ship
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
drafty	alt
	head	draughty
	or	draughty
	syl	draft:y
	pron	<1dra:fti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
draughtier	infl
	head	draughty
	or	draftier
	syl	draught:i+er
	pos	adj.
draughtiest	infl
	head	draughty
	or	draftiest
	syl	draught:i+est
	pos	adj.
draftier	infl
	head	draughty
	or	draughtier
	syl	draft:i+er
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
draftiest	infl
	head	draughty
	or	draughtiest
	syl	draft:i+est.
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
draughty	0.
	or	drafty
	syl	draught:y
	pron	<1dra:fti>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or exposed to draughts of air.
draughtily	sub
	head	draughty
	or	draftily
	syl	draught:i+ly
	pos	adv.
draftily	sub
	head	draughty
	or	draughtily
	syl	draft:i+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
draughtiness	sub
	head	draughty
	or	draftiness
	syl	draught:i+ness
	pos	n.
draftiness	sub
	head	draughty
	or	draughtiness
	syl	draft:i+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Drave	alt
	head	Drava
	or	Drava
	syl	Dra+ve
	pron	<1dra:v*>
	pos	n.
Drava	0.
	or	Drave
	syl	Dra+va
	pron	<1dra:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central Europe, rising in N Italy and flowing east through Austria, then southeast as part of the border between Yugoslavia and Hungary to join the River Danube. Length: 725 km (450 miles). German name: {Drau} (dra$u).
Dravidian	1.
	syl	Dra+vid+i:an
	pron	<dr*1vidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages spoken in S and central India and Ceylon, including Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Kannada, and Gondi.
Dravidian	2.
	syl	Dra+vid+i:an
	pron	<dr*1vidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of the aboriginal races of India, pushed south by the Indo-Europeans and now mixed with them.
Dravidian	3.
	syl	Dra+vid+i:an
	pron	<dr*1vidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to this family of languages or these peoples.
draw	ety	Old English dragan; related to Old Norse draga; Old Frisian draga, Old Saxon dragan, Old High German tragan to carry
draws	infl
	head	draw
	syl	draws
	pos	vb.
drawing	infl
	head	draw
	syl	draw+ing
	pos	vb.
drew	infl
	head	draw
	syl	drew
	pos	vb.
drawn	infl
	head	draw
	syl	drawn.
	pos	vb.
draw	1.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a person or thing) to move towards or away by pulling.
draw	2.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring, take, or pull (something) out, as from a drawer, holster, etc.
draw	3.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract or pull or take out.
	exam	1	to draw teeth;
	exam	2	to draw a card from a pack.
draw	4.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to take (liquid) out of a cask, keg, tank, etc., by means of a tap.
draw	5.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, go, or proceed, esp. in a specified direction.
	exam	1	to draw alongside.
draw	6.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract or elicit.
	exam	1	to draw a crowd;
	exam	2	draw attention.
draw	7.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to flow.
	exam	1	to draw blood.
draw	8.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to depict or sketch (a form, figure, picture, etc.) in lines, as with a pencil or pen, esp. without the use of colour; delineate.
draw	9.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, formulate, or derive.
	exam	1	to draw conclusions, comparisons, parallels.
draw	10.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write (a legal document) in proper form.
draw	11.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by in
	def	to suck or take in (air, liquid, etc.).
	exam	1	to draw a breath.
draw	12.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to induce or allow a draught to carry off air, smoke, etc..
	exam	1	the flue draws well.
draw	13.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or receive from a source.
	exam	1	to draw money from the bank.
draw	14.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to earn.
	exam	1	draw interest.
draw	15.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to write out (a bill of exchange or promissory note).
	exam	1	to draw a cheque.
draw	16.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choose at random.
	exam	1	to draw lots.
draw	17.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the diameter of (a wire or metal rod) by pulling it through a die.
draw	18.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape (a sheet of metal or glass) by rolling, by pulling it through a die or by stretching.
draw	19.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archery.
	def	to bend (a bow) by pulling the string.
draw	20.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steep (tea) or (of tea) to steep in boiling water.
draw	21.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disembowel.
	exam	1	draw a chicken.
draw	22.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (pus, blood, etc.) to discharge from an abscess or wound.
draw	23.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of two teams, contestants, etc.
	def	to finish a game with an equal number of points, goals, etc.; tie.
draw	24.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	to keep leading a suit in order to force out (all outstanding cards).
draw trumps	25.
	head	draw
	syl	draw trumps.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	to play the trump suit until the opponents have none left.
draw	26.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to cause (the cue ball) to spin back after a direct impact with another ball by applying backspin when making the stroke.
draw	27.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search (a place) in order to find wild animals, game, etc., for hunting.
draw	28.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to drive (the ball) too far to the left.
draw	29.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Curling.
	def	to deliver (the stone) gently.
draw	30.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to require (a certain depth) in which to float.
draw (a) blank	31.
	head	draw
	syl	draw (a) blank.
	def	to be unsuccessful; fail.
draw and quarter	32.
	head	draw
	syl	draw and quarter.
	def	to disembowel and dismember (a person) after hanging.
draw stumps	33.
	head	draw
	syl	draw stumps.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to close play, as by pulling out the stumps.
draw	34.a.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fix a limit.
draw	34.b.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to refuse to do.
draw the shot	35.
	head	draw
	syl	draw the shot.
	qual	Bowls.
	def	to deliver the bowl in such a way that it approaches the jack. {~}
draw	36.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of drawing.
draw	37.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sum of money advanced to finance antici?!pated expenses.
draw	38.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an event, occasion, act, etc., that attracts a large audience.
draw	39.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	a raffle or lottery.
draw	40.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	something taken or chosen at random, as a ticket in a raffle or lottery.
draw	41.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	a contest or game ending in a tie.
draw	42.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small natural drainage way or gully.
draw	43.
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	a defect found in metal castings due to the contraction of the metal on solidification.
draw	xref
	syl	draw
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {drawback, draw in, draw off, draw on, draw out, draw up}.
drawable	sub
	head	draw
	syl	draw+a:ble
	pos	adj.
drawback	1.
	syl	draw+back
	pron	<1drc:2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a disadvantage or hindrance.
drawback	2.
	syl	draw+back
	pron	<1drc:2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a refund of certain excise duties paid on imported goods that are re-exported or used in the production of manufactured exports. {~} {draw back}. often foll. by
drawback	3.
	syl	draw+back
	pron	<1drc:2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to retreat; move backwards.
drawback	4.
	syl	draw+back
	pron	<1drc:2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to turn aside from an undertaking.
drawbar	0.
	syl	draw+bar
	pron	<1drc:2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong metal bar on a tractor, locomotive, etc., bearing a hook or link and pin to attach a trailer, wagon, etc.
drawbridge	0.
	syl	draw+bridge
	pron	<1drc:2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge that may be raised to prevent access or to enable vessels to pass.
drawee	0.
	syl	draw:ee
	pron	<drc:1E>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or organization on which a cheque or other order for payment is drawn.
drawer	1.
	syl	draw+er
	pron	<1drc:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that draws, esp. a draughtsman.
drawer	2.
	syl	draw+er
	pron	<1drc:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who draws a cheque.
drawer	3.
	syl	draw+er
	pron	<1drc:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who draws up a commercial paper.
drawer	4.
	syl	draw+er
	pron	<1drc:*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who draws beer, etc., in a bar.
drawer	5.
	syl	draw+er
	pron	<drc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a boxlike container in a chest, table, etc., made for sliding in and out.
drawers	0.
	syl	drawers
	pron	<drc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a legged undergarment for either sex, worn below the waist. Also called: {underdrawers}.
draw gear	0.
	syl	draw gear
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an apparatus for coupling railway cars.
draw in	1.
	syl	draw in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hours of daylight
	def	to become shorter.
draw in	2.
	syl	draw in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a train
	def	to arrive at a station.
drawing	1.
	syl	draw+ing
	pron	<1drc:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture or plan made by means of lines on a surface, esp. one made with a pencil or pen without the use of colour.
drawing	2.
	syl	draw+ing
	pron	<1drc:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sketch, plan, or outline.
drawing	3.
	syl	draw+ing
	pron	<1drc:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of making drawings; draughtsmanship.
drawing account	0.
	syl	draw+ing ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an account out of which an employee, partner, or salesman may make withdrawals to meet expenses or as advances against expected income.
drawing board	1.
	syl	draw+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth flat rectangular board on which paper, canvas, etc., is placed for making drawings.
back to the drawing board	2.
	head	drawing board
	syl	back to the drawing board.
	def	return to an earlier stage in an enterprise because a planned undertaking has failed.
drawing card	0.
	syl	draw+ing card
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. theatre.
	def	a performer, act, etc., certain to attract a large audience.
drawing pin	0.
	syl	draw+ing pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a short tack with a broad smooth head for fastening papers to a drawing board, etc. U.S. names: {thumbtack, pushpin}.
drawing room	1.
	syl	draw+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room where visitors are received and entertained; living room; sitting room.
drawing room	2.
	syl	draw+ing room
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a ceremonial or formal reception, esp. at court.
drawshave	alt
	head	drawknife
	or	drawknife
	syl	draw+shave
	pos	n.
drawknives	infl
	head	drawknife
	or	drawshaves
	syl	draw+knives
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drawshaves	infl
	head	drawknife
	or	drawknives
	syl	draw+shaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drawknife	0.
	or	drawshave
	syl	draw+knife
	pron	<1drc:2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a woodcutting tool with two handles at right angles to the blade, used to shave wood. U.S. name: {spokeshave}.
drawl	ety	C16: probably frequentative of #7draw 
drawl	1.
	syl	drawl
	pron	<drc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or utter (words) slowly, esp. prolonging the vowel sounds.
drawl	2.
	syl	drawl
	pron	<drc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the way of speech of someone who drawls.
drawler	sub
	head	drawl
	syl	drawl+er
	pos	n.
drawly	sub
	head	drawl
	syl	drawl:y
	pos	adj.
drawn	0.
	syl	drawn
	pron	<drc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	haggard, tired, or tense in appearance.
drawn butter	0.
	syl	drawn but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	melted butter often with seasonings.
drawn work	0.
	syl	drawn work
	pos	n.
	def	ornamental needlework done by drawing threads out of the fabric and using the remaining threads to form lacelike patterns. Also called: {drawn-thread work}.
draw off	1.
	syl	draw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a liquid) to flow from something.
draw off	2.
	syl	draw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to withdraw (troops).
draw on	1.
	syl	draw on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use or exploit (a source, fund, etc.).
	exam	1	to draw on one's experience.
draw on	2.
	syl	draw on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come near.
	exam	1	the time for his interview drew on.
draw on	3.
	syl	draw on
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw (money) from (an account).
draw on	4.
	syl	draw on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on (clothes).
draw on	5.
	syl	draw on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead further; entice or encourage.
	exam	1	the prospect of nearing his goal drew him on.
draw out	1.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to extend or cause to be extended.
	exam	1	he drew out his stay.
draw out	2.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a person) to talk freely.
	exam	1	she's been quiet all evening
draw out	3.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	Also: {draw from}. to elicit (information) (from).
	exam	1	he managed to draw out of his son where he had been.
draw out	4.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw (money) as from a bank account or a business.
draw out	5.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hours of daylight
	def	to become longer.
draw out	6.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a train
	def	to leave a station.
draw out	7.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend (troops) in line; lead from camp.
draw out	8.
	syl	draw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of troops
	def	to proceed from camp.
drawplate	0.
	syl	draw+plate
	pron	<1drc:2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate having conical holes through which wire is drawn to reduce its diameter.
drawstring	0.a.
	syl	draw+string
	pron	<1drc:2striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord, ribbon, etc., run through a hem around an opening, as on the bottom of a sleeve or at the mouth of a bag, so that when it is pulled tighter, the opening closes.
drawstring	0.b.
	syl	draw+string
	pron	<1drc:2striG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a drawstring neckline.
drawtube	0.
	syl	draw+tube
	pron	<1drc:2tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube, such as one of the component tubes of a telescope, fitting coaxially within another tube through which it can slide.
draw up	1.
	syl	draw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to come or cause to come to a halt.
draw up	2.a.
	syl	draw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to prepare a draft of (a legal document, etc.).
draw up	2.b.
	syl	draw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to formulate and write out in appropriate form.
	exam	1	to draw up a contract.
draw up	3.
	syl	draw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	used reflexively
	def	to straighten oneself.
draw up	4.
	syl	draw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to form or arrange (a body of soldiers, etc.) in order or formation.
dray	ety	Old English dr@age dragnet; related to Old Norse draga load of timber carried on horseback and trailing on the ground; see #7draw 
dray	1.a.
	syl	dray
	pron	<drA>
	pos	n.
	def	a low cart without fixed sides, used for carrying heavy loads.
dray	1.b.
	syl	dray
	pron	<drA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a drayman.
dray	2.
	syl	dray
	pron	<drA>
	pos	n.
	def	any other vehicle or sledge used to carry a heavy load.
drayhorse	0.
	syl	dray+horse
	pron	<1drA2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large powerful horse used for drawing a dray.
Michael	infl
	head	Drayton
	syl	Mi:chael.
	pos	n.
Drayton	0.
	syl	Dray:ton
	pron	<1drAtN>
	pos	n.
	def	1563-1631, English poet; his work includes odes and pastorals, and (1613-22), on the topography of England.
dread	ety	Old English ondr*_@adan; related to Old Saxon antdr*_adan, Old High German intr*_atan 
dread	1.
	syl	dread
	pron	<dred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anticipate with apprehension or terror.
dread	2.
	syl	dread
	pron	<dred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fear greatly.
dread	3.
	syl	dread
	pron	<dred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be in awe of.
dread	4.
	syl	dread
	pron	<dred>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	great fear; horror.
dread	5.
	syl	dread
	pron	<dred>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an object of terror.
dread	6.
	syl	dread
	pron	<dred>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	deep reverence.
dreadful	1.
	syl	dread+ful
	pron	<1dredful>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely disagreeable, shocking, or bad.
	exam	1	what a dreadful play.
dreadful	3.
	syl	dread+ful
	pron	<1dredful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing dread; terrifying.
dreadful	4.
	syl	dread+ful
	pron	<1dredful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	inspiring awe.
dreadfulness	sub
	head	dreadful
	syl	dread+ful+ness
	pos	n.
dreadfully	1.
	syl	dread+ful:ly
	pron	<1dredfuli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a shocking, or disagreeable manner.
dreadnaught	alt
	head	dreadnought
	or	dreadnought
	syl	dread+naught
	pron	<1dred2nc:t>
	pos	n.
dreadnought	1.
	or	dreadnaught
	syl	dread+nought
	pron	<1dred2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a battleship armed with heavy guns of uniform calibre.
dreadnought	2.
	or	dreadnaught
	syl	dread+nought
	pron	<1dred2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an overcoat made of heavy cloth.
dreadnought	3.
	or	dreadnaught
	syl	dread+nought
	pron	<1dred2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a heavyweight boxer.
dreadnought	4.
	or	dreadnaught
	syl	dread+nought
	pron	<1dred2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fears nothing.
dream	ety	Old English dr*_eam song; related to Old High German troum, Old Norse draumr, Greek thrulos noise
dream	1.a.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	mental activity, usually in the form of an imagined series of events, occurring during certain phases of sleep.
dream	1.b.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dream sequence.
dream	1.c.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	dreamland.
dream	2.a.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of imaginative thoughts indulged in while awake; daydream; fantasy.
dream	2.b.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dream world.
dream	3.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing seen or occurring in a dream.
dream	4.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a cherished hope; ambition; aspiration.
dream	5.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a vain hope.
dream	6.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is as pleasant, or seemingly unreal as a dream.
go like a dream	7.
	head	dream
	syl	go like a dream.
	def	to move, develop, or work very well. {~} {dreams, dream+ing, dreamt} {dreamed}.
dream	8.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to undergo or experience (a dream or dreams).
dream	9.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to indulge in daydreams.
dream	10.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	def	to suffer delusions; be unrealistic.
	exam	1	you're dreaming if you think you can win.
dream	11.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by of or about
	def	to have an image (of) or fantasy (about) in or as if in a dream.
dream	12.
	syl	dream
	pron	<drEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to consider the possibility (of).
	exam	1	I wouldn't dream of troubling you.
dreamful	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+ful
	pos	adj.
dreamfully	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
dreamingly	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
dreamless	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+less
	pos	adj.
dreamlessly	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+less+ly
	pos	adv.
dreamlessness	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+less+ness
	pos	n.
dreamlike	sub
	head	dream
	syl	dream+2like
	pos	adj.
dreamer	1.
	syl	dream+er
	pron	<1drEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dreams habitually.
dreamer	2.
	syl	dream+er
	pron	<1drEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in or escapes to a world of fantasy or illusion; escapist.
dreamer	3.
	syl	dream+er
	pron	<1drEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a prophet; visionary.
dream time	0.
	syl	dream time
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alcheringa}.
dream up	0.
	syl	dream up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to invent by ingenuity and imagination.
	exam	1	to dream up an excuse for leaving.
dreamier	infl
	head	dreamy
	syl	dream:i+er
	pos	adj.
dreamiest	infl
	head	dreamy
	syl	dream:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dreamy	1.
	syl	dream:y
	pron	<1drEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	vague or impractical.
dreamy	2.
	syl	dream:y
	pron	<1drEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a dream in quality.
dreamy	3.
	syl	dream:y
	pron	<1drEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	relaxing; gentle.
	exam	1	dreamy music.
dreamy	4.
	syl	dream:y
	pron	<1drEmi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wonderful.
dreamy	5.
	syl	dream:y
	pron	<1drEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having dreams, esp. daydreams.
dreamily	sub
	head	dreamy
	syl	dream:i+ly
	pos	adv.
dreaminess	sub
	head	dreamy
	syl	dream:i+ness
	pos	n.
dreary	ety	Old English dr*_eorig gory; related to Old High German tr*_ureg sad
drearier	infl
	head	dreary
	syl	drear:i+er
	pos	adj.
dreariest	infl
	head	dreary
	syl	drear:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dreary	1.
	syl	drear:y
	pron	<1dri*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	sad or dull; dismal.
dreary	2.
	syl	drear:y
	pron	<1dri*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearying; boring.
dreary	3.
	syl	drear:y
	pron	<1dri*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	miserable. {~} Also (literary): {drear}.
drearily	sub
	head	dreary
	syl	drear:i+ly
	pos	adv.
dreariness	sub
	head	dreary
	syl	drear:i+ness
	pos	n.
dredge	ety	C16: perhaps ultimately from Old English dragan to #7draw ; see #7drag 
dredge	H1.1.
	syl	dredge
	pron	<dreJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dredger}. a machine, in the form of a bucket ladder, grab, or suction device, used to remove material from a riverbed, channel, etc.
dredge	H1.2.
	syl	dredge
	pron	<dreJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dredger} %1 (sense 1).}
dredge	H1.3.
	syl	dredge
	pron	<dreJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (material) from a riverbed, channel, etc., by means of a dredge.
dredge	H1.4.
	syl	dredge
	pron	<dreJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search for (a submerged object) with or as if with a dredge; drag.
dredge	ety	C16: from Old French dragie, perhaps from Latin trag*_emata spices, from Greek
dredge	H2.0.
	syl	dredge
	pron	<dreJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sprinkle or coat (food) with flour, sugar, etc.
dredger	H1.1.
	syl	dredg+er
	pron	<1dreJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dredge}. a vessel used for dredging, often bargelike and usually equipped with retractable steel piles that are driven into the bottom for stability.
dredger	H1.2.
	syl	dredg+er
	pron	<1dreJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dredge%1} (sense 1).}
dredger	H2.0.
	syl	dredg+er
	pron	<1dreJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container with a perforated top for sprinkling flour, sugar, etc.
dredge up	1.
	syl	dredge up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bring to notice, esp. with considerable effort and from an obscure, remote, or unlikely source.
	exam	1	to dredge up worthless ideas.
dredge up	2.
	syl	dredge up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise with or as if with a dredge.
	exam	1	they dredged up the corpse from the lake.
dree	ety	Old English dr*_eogan; related to Old Norse dr*_ygja to perpetrate
drees	infl
	head	dree
	syl	drees
	pos	vb.
dreeing	infl
	head	dree
	syl	dree+ing
	pos	vb.
dreed	infl
	head	dree
	syl	dreed.
	pos	vb.
dree	1.
	syl	dree
	pron	<drE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot., literary.
	def	to endure. {~}
dree	2.
	syl	dree
	pron	<drE>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot., literary.
	def	another word for {dreich}.
dreg	1.
	syl	dreg
	pron	<dreg>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity.
	exam	1	not a dreg of pity. [
dreggier	infl
	head	dreggy
	syl	dreg+gi+er
	pos	adj.
dreggiest	infl
	head	dreggy
	syl	dreg+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
dreggy	0.
	syl	dreg+gy
	pron	<1dregi>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or full of dregs.
layer	alt
	head	D region
	or	D region
	syl	lay+er
	pos	n.
D region	0.
	or	layer
	syl	D re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest region of the ionosphere, extending from a height of about 60 kilometres to about 90 kilometres: contains a low concentration of free electrons and reflects low-frequency radio waves. See also {ionosphere}.
dregs	ety	C14 dreg, from Old Norse dregg; compare Icelandic dreggjar dregs, Latin frac*_es oil dregs
dregs	1.
	syl	dregs
	pron	<dregz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	solid particles that tend to settle at the bottom of some liquids, such as wine or coffee.
dregs	2.
	syl	dregs
	pron	<dregz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	residue or remains.
dregs	3.
	syl	dregs
	pron	<dregz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a despicable person.
Dreibund	ety	from drei #7three+ Bund union, alliance
Dreibund	0.
	syl	Drei+bund
	pron	German. <1drIbunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a triple alliance, esp. that formed between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy (1882-1915).
dreich	ety	Middle English dreig, drih enduring, from Old English dr*_eog (unattested); see #7dree 
dreigh	alt
	head	dreich
	or	dreich
	syl	dreigh
	pron	<drEx>
	pos	adj.
dreich	0.
	or	dreigh
	syl	dreich
	pron	<drEx>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	dreary.
Theodore (Herman Albert) 	infl
	head	Dreiser
	syl	The:o:dore (Herman Albert) .
	pos	n.
Dreiser	0.
	syl	Drei:ser
	pron	<1drIs*>, <-z*>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1945, U.S. novelist; his works include (1900) and (1925).
drench	ety	Old English drencan to cause to drink; related to Old High German trenken  &- #!drench+er n.
drench	1.
	syl	drench
	pron	<drenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make completely wet; soak.
drench	2.
	syl	drench
	pron	<drenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give liquid medicine to (an animal), esp. by force.
drench	3.
	syl	drench
	pron	<drenC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of drenching.
drench	4.
	syl	drench
	pron	<drenC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a dose of liquid medicine given to an animal.
Drenthe	0.
	syl	Dren+the
	pron	Dutch <1drent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the NE Netherlands: a low plateau, with many raised bogs, partially reclaimed; agricultural, with oil deposits. Capital: Assen. Pop.: 386400 (1973 est.). Area: 2647 sq. km (1032 sq. miles).
Dresden	1.
	syl	Dres+den
	pron	<1drezdN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SE East Germany, on the River Elbe: capital of Saxony from the 16th century until 1952; it was severely damaged in the Seven Years' War (1760); the baroque city was almost totally destroyed in World War II by Allied bombing (1945). Pop.: 508298 (1975 est.).
Dresden	2.
	syl	Dres+den
	pron	<1drezdN>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, designating, or made of Dresden china.
Dresden china	0.
	syl	Dres+den chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	porcelain ware, esp. delicate and elegantly decorative objects and figures of high quality made at Meissen, near Dresden, since 1710.
dress	ety	C14: from Old French drecier, ultimately from Latin d*_irigere to #7direct 
dress	1.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put clothes on (oneself or another); attire.
dress	2.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change one's clothes, esp. to more formal attire.
dress	3.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (someone) with clothing; clothe.
dress	4.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange merchandise in (a shop window) for effective display.
dress	5.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comb out or arrange (the hair) into position.
dress	6.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply protective or therapeutic covering to (a wound, sore, etc.).
dress	7.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (food, esp. fowl and fish) for cooking or serving by cleaning, trimming, gutting, etc.
dress	8.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a finish on (the surface of stone, metal, etc.).
dress	9.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to till and cultivate (land), esp. by applying manure, compost, or fertilizer.
dress	10.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prune and trim (trees, bushes, etc.).
dress	11.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to groom (an animal, esp. a horse).
dress	12.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (tanned hides) into leather.
dress	13.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to bring (troops) into line or (of troops) to come into line (esp. in the phrase {dress ranks) }.
dress ship	14.
	head	dress
	syl	dress ship.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to decorate a vessel by displaying all signal flags on lines run from the bow to the stern over the mast trucks.
dress	15.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	n.
	def	a one-piece garment for a woman, consisting of a skirt and bodice.
dress	16.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	n.
	def	complete style of clothing; costume.
	exam	1	formal dress;
	exam	2	military dress.
dress	17.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	suitable or required for a formal occasion.
	exam	1	a dress shirt.
dress	18.
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer covering or appearance, esp. of living things.
	exam	1	trees in their spring dress of leaves.
dress	xref
	syl	dress
	pron	<dres>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {dress down, dress up}.
dressage	ety	French: preparation, from Old French dresser to prepare; see #7dress 
dressage	0.
	syl	dres+sage
	pron	<1dresa:Z>
	exam	1	n
dressage	1.
	syl	dres+sage
	pron	<1dresa:Z>
	def	the method of training a horse to perform manoeuvres in response to the rider's body signals.
dressage	2.
	syl	dres+sage
	pron	<1dresa:Z>
	def	the manoeuvres performed by a horse trained in this method.
dress circle	0.
	syl	dress cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a tier of seats in a theatre or other auditorium, usually the first gallery above the ground floor.
dress coat	0.
	syl	dress coat
	pos	n.
	def	a man's formal tailcoat with a cutaway skirt.
dress down	0.
	syl	dress down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reprimand severely or scold (a person).
dresser	ety	C15 dressour, from Old French dreceore, from drecier to arrange; see #7dress 
dresser	H1.1.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of shelves, usually also with cupboards or drawers, for storing or displaying dishes, etc.
dresser	H1.2.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chest of drawers for storing clothing in a bedroom or dressing room, often having a mirror on the top.
dresser	H2.1.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dresses in a specified way.
	exam	1	a fashionable dresser.
dresser	H2.2.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a person employed to assist actors in putting on and taking off their costumes.
dresser	H2.3.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used for dressing stone or other materials.
dresser	H2.4.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who assists a surgeon during operations.
dresser	H2.5.
	syl	dress+er
	pron	<1dres*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	See {window-dresser}.
dress form	0.
	syl	dress form
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustable dummy used in dressmaking that can be made to conform to a person's figure.
dressing	1.
	syl	dress+ing
	pron	<1dresiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sauce for food, esp. for salad.
dressing	2.
	syl	dress+ing
	pron	<1dresiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {stuffing} (sense 2).}
dressing	3.
	syl	dress+ing
	pron	<1dresiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a covering for a wound, sore, etc.
dressing	4.a.
	syl	dress+ing
	pron	<1dresiG>
	pos	n.
	def	manure or artificial fertilizer spread on land.
dressing	5.
	syl	dress+ing
	pron	<1dresiG>
	pos	n.
	def	size used for stiffening textiles.
dressing	6.
	syl	dress+ing
	pron	<1dresiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the processes in the conversion of certain rough tanned hides into leather ready for use.
dressing-down	0.
	syl	dress:ing-down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a severe scolding or thrashing.
dressing gown	0.
	syl	dress+ing gown
	pos	n.
	def	a full robe worn before dressing or for lounging.
dressing room	1.
	syl	dress+ing room
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a room backstage for an actor to change clothing and to make up.
dressing room	2.
	syl	dress+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	any room used for changing clothes, such as one at a sports ground or off a bedroom.
dressings	0.
	syl	dress+ings
	pron	<1dresiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	dressed stonework, mouldings, and carved ornaments used to form quoins, keystones, sills, and similar features.
dressing station	0.
	syl	dress+ing sta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a first-aid post close to a combat area.
dressing table	0.
	syl	dress+ing ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of bedroom furniture with a mirror and a set of drawers for clothes, cosmetics, etc.
dressmaker	0.
	syl	dress+mak:er
	pron	<1dres2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is making clothes, esp. for women.
dressmaking	sub
	head	dressmaker
	syl	dress+2mak:ing
	pos	n.
dress parade	0.
	syl	dress pa+rade
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a formal parade of sufficient ceremonial importance for the wearing of dress uniform.
dress rehearsal	1.
	syl	dress re+hears+al
	pos	n.
	def	the last complete rehearsal of a play or other work, using costumes, scenery, lighting, etc., as for the first night.
dress rehearsal	2.
	syl	dress re+hears+al
	pos	n.
	def	any full-scale practice.
dress shield	0.
	syl	dress shield
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric pad worn under the armpits or attached to the armhole of a garment to prevent sweat from showing on or staining the clothing.
dress suit	0.
	syl	dress suit
	pos	n.
	def	a man's evening suit, esp. tails.
dress uniform	0.
	syl	dress u:ni+form
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	formal ceremonial uniform.
dress up	1.
	syl	dress up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to attire (oneself or another) in one's best clothes.
dress up	2.
	syl	dress up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to put fancy dress, disguise, etc., on (oneself or another), as in children's games.
	exam	1	let's dress up as ghosts&!
dress up	3.
	syl	dress up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve the appearance or impression of.
	exam	1	it's no good trying to dress up the facts.
dressier	infl
	head	dressy
	syl	dress:i+er
	pos	adj.
dressiest	infl
	head	dressy
	syl	dress:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dressy	1.
	syl	dress:y
	pron	<1dresi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of clothes
	def	elegant.
dressy	2.
	syl	dress:y
	pron	<1dresi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of persons
	def	dressing stylishly.
dressy	3.
	syl	dress:y
	pron	<1dresi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	over-elegant.
dressily	sub
	head	dressy
	syl	dress:i+ly
	pos	adv.
dressiness	sub
	head	dressy
	syl	dress:i+ness
	pos	n.
drew	0.
	syl	drew
	pron	<dru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {draw}.
Alfred	infl
	head	Dreyfus
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<al1fred>
	pos	n.
Dreyfus	0.
	syl	Drey:fus
	pron	<1drAf*s>, French <dre1fys>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1935, French army officer, a Jew whose false imprisonment for treason (1894) raised issues of anti-semitism and militarism that dominated French politics until his release (1906).
dribble	ety	C16: frequentative of drib, variant of #7drip 
dribble	1.
	syl	drib+ble
	pron	<1dribL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to flow or allow to flow in a thin stream or drops; trickle.
dribble	2.
	syl	drib+ble
	pron	<1dribL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to allow saliva to trickle from the mouth.
dribble	3.
	syl	drib+ble
	pron	<1dribL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in soccer, basketball, hockey, etc.
	def	to propel (the ball) by repeatedly tapping it with the hand, foot, or stick.
dribble	4.
	syl	drib+ble
	pron	<1dribL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity of liquid falling in drops or flowing in a thin stream.
dribble	5.
	syl	drib+ble
	pron	<1dribL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity or supply.
dribble	6.
	syl	drib+ble
	pron	<1dribL>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of dribbling.
dribbler	sub
	head	dribble
	syl	drib+bler
	pos	n.
driblet	ety	C17: from obsolete drib to fall bit by bit+-#7let 
dribblet	alt
	head	driblet
	or	driblet
	syl	drib+blet
	pron	<1driblit>
	pos	n.
driblet	0.
	or	dribblet
	syl	drib+let
	pron	<1driblit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity or amount, as of liquid.
dribs and drabs	0.
	syl	dribs and drabs
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	small sporadic amounts.
dried	0.
	syl	dried
	pron	<drId>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {dry}.
drier	H1.0.
	syl	dri+er
	pron	<1drI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	the comparative of {dry}.
drier	H2.0.
	syl	dri+er
	pron	<1drI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dryer%1}.
driest	0.
	syl	dri+est
	pron	<1drIist>
	pos	adj.
	def	the superlative of {dry}.
drift	ety	C13: from Old Norse: snowdrift; related to Old High German trift pasturage
drift	1.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to be carried along by or as if by currents of air or water or (of a current) to carry (a vessel, etc.) along.
drift	2.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move aimlessly from place to place or from one activity to another.
drift	3.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to wander or move gradually away from a fixed course or point; stray.
drift	4.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	usage	of snow, sand, etc.
	def	to accumulate in heaps or banks or to drive (snow, sand, etc.) into heaps or banks.
drift	5.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	something piled up by the wind or current, such as a snowdrift.
drift	6.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	tendency, trend, meaning, or purport.
	exam	1	the drift of the argument.
drift	7.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a state of indecision or inaction.
drift	8.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the extent to which a vessel, aircraft, projectile, etc. is driven off its course by adverse winds, tide, or current.
drift	9.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a general tendency of surface ocean water to flow in the direction of the prevailing winds.
	exam	1	North Atlantic Drift.
drift	10.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a driving movement, force, or influence; impulse.
drift	11.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a controlled four-wheel skid, used by racing drivers to take bends at high speed.
drift	12.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a loose unstratified deposit of sand, gravel, etc., esp. one transported and deposited by a glacier or ice sheet.
drift	13.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a horizontal passage in a mine that follows the mineral vein.
drift	14.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	something, esp. a group of animals, driven along by human or natural agencies.
	exam	1	a drift of cattle.
drift	15.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	Also called: {driftpin}. a tapering steel tool driven into holes to enlarge or align them before bolting or riveting.
drift	16.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an un?!controlled slow change in some operating characteristic of a piece of equipment, esp. an electronic circuit or component.
drift	17.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	gradual change in a language, esp. in so far as this is influenced by the internal structure of the language rather than by contact with other languages.
drift	18.
	syl	drift
	pron	<drift>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a ford.
drifty	sub
	head	drift
	syl	drift:y
	pos	adj.
driftage	1.
	syl	drift+age
	pron	<1driftiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of drifting.
driftage	2.
	syl	drift+age
	pron	<1driftiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	matter carried along or deposited by drifting.
driftage	3.
	syl	drift+age
	pron	<1driftiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which an aircraft or vessel has drifted from its intended course.
drift anchor	0.
	syl	drift an+chor
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {sea anchor}.
drifter	1.
	syl	drift+er
	pron	<1drift*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that drifts.
drifter	2.
	syl	drift+er
	pron	<1drift*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who moves aimlessly from place to place, usually without a regular job.
drifter	3.
	syl	drift+er
	pron	<1drift*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat used for drift-net fishing.
drifter	4.
	syl	drift+er
	pron	<1drift*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large jib of thin material used in light breezes.
drift ice	0.
	syl	drift ice
	pos	n.
	def	masses of ice floating in the open sea.
drift net	0.
	syl	drift net
	pos	n.
	def	a large fishing net supported by floats or attached to a drifter that is allowed to drift with the tide or current.
drift transistor	0.
	syl	drift tran+sis+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a transistor in which the impurity concentration in the base increases from the collector-base junction to the emitter-base junction, producing a resistivity gradient that greatly increases its high-frequency response.
drift tube	0.
	syl	drift tube
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a hollow cylindrical electrode to which a radio-frequency voltage is applied in a linear accelerator.
driftwood	0.
	syl	drift+wood
	pron	<1drift2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	wood floating on or washed ashore by the sea or other body of water.
drill	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch drillen; related to Old High German dr*_aen to turn
drill	H1.1.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotating tool that is inserted into a drilling machine or tool for boring cylindrical holes.
drill	H1.2.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool, either manually or electrically operated, for drilling holes.
drill	H1.3.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	training in procedures or movements, as for ceremonial parades or the use of weapons.
drill	H1.4.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	strict and often repetitious training or exercises used as a method of teaching.
drill	H1.5.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	correct procedure or routine.
drill	H1.6.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a marine gastropod mollusc, closely related to the whelk, that preys on oysters.
drill	H1.7.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pierce, bore, or cut (a hole) in (material) with or as if with a drill.
	exam	1	to drill a hole;
	exam	2	to drill metal.
drill	H1.8.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to instruct or be instructed in military procedures or movements.
drill	H1.9.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to teach by rigorous exercises or training.
drill	H1.10.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to hit (a ball) in a straight line at great speed.
drill	H1.11.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to riddle with bullets.
drillable	sub
	head	drill
	syl	drill+a:ble
	pos	adj.
driller	sub
	head	drill
	syl	drill+er
	pos	n.
drill	ety	C18: of uncertain origin; compare German Rille furrow
drill	H2.1.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for planting seeds in rows or depositing fertilizer.
drill	H2.2.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a small furrow in which seeds are sown.
drill	H2.3.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of seeds planted using a drill.
drill	H2.4.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plant (seeds) by means of a drill.
driller	sub
	head	drill
	syl	drill+er
	pos	n.
drill	ety	C18: variant of German Drillich, from Latin tril*_ix, from #7tri -#7+ l*_icium thread
drilling	alt
	head	drill
	or	drill
	syl	drill+ing
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
drill	H3.0.
	or	drilling
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing twill-weave cotton cloth, used for uniforms, etc.
drill	ety	C17: from a West African word; compare #7mandrill 
drill	H4.0.
	syl	drill
	pron	<dril>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World monkey, of W Africa, related to the mandrill but smaller and less brightly coloured.
drillmaster	1.
	syl	drill+mas:ter
	pron	<1dril2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {drill sergeant}. a military drill instructor.
drillmaster	2.
	syl	drill+mas:ter
	pron	<1dril2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who instructs in a strict manner.
drill press	0.
	syl	drill press
	pos	n.
	def	a machine tool for boring holes, having a fixed stand and work table with facilities for lowering the rotating tool to the workpiece.
drillstock	0.
	syl	drill+stock
	pron	<1dril2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a machine tool that holds the shank of a drill or bit; chuck.
drily	0.
	syl	dri+ly
	pron	<1drIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant spelling of {dryly}.
Drin	0.
	syl	Drin
	pron	<drin>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Europe, rising on the border between Albania and Yugoslavia and flowing north and west into the Adriatic Sea. Length: about 270 km (170 miles).
drink	ety	Old English drincan; related to Old Frisian drinka, Gothic drigkan, Old High German trinkan  &- drink+a@.ble adj.
drinks	infl
	head	drink
	syl	drinks
	pos	vb.
drinking	infl
	head	drink
	syl	drink+ing
	pos	vb.
drank	infl
	head	drink
	syl	drank
	pos	vb.
drunk	infl
	head	drink
	syl	drunk.
	pos	vb.
drink	1.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to swallow (a liquid); imbibe.
drink	2.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take in or soak up (liquid); absorb.
	exam	1	this plant drinks a lot of water.
drink	3.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to pay close attention (to); be fascinated (by).
	exam	1	he drank in the speaker's every word.
drink	4.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (oneself into a certain condition) by consuming alcohol.
drink	5.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to dispose of or ruin by excessive expenditure on alcohol.
	exam	1	he drank away his fortune.
drink	6.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to consume alcohol, esp. to excess.
drink	7.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to drink (a toast) in celebration, honour, or hope (of).
drink (someone) under the table	8.
	head	drink
	syl	drink (someone) under the table.
	def	to be able to drink more intoxicating beverage than (someone).
drink the health of	9.
	head	drink
	syl	drink the health of.
	def	to salute or celebrate with a toast.
drink with the flies	10.
	head	drink
	syl	drink with the flies.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to drink alone.
drink	11.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid suitable for drinking; any beverage.
drink	12.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	n.
	def	alcohol or its habitual or excessive consumption.
drink	13.
	syl	drink
	pron	<driGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount or portion of liquid for drinking; draught.
the drink	14.
	head	drink
	syl	the drink.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the sea.
drinker	0.
	syl	drink+er
	pron	<1driGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drinks, esp. a person who drinks alcohol habitually.
drinking fountain	0.
	syl	drink+ing foun+tain
	pos	n.
	def	a device for providing a flow or jet of drinking water, usually in public places.
drinking-up time	0.
	syl	drink:ing-up time
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a short time allowed for finishing drinks before closing time in a public house.
drinking water	0.
	syl	drink+ing wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	water reserved or suitable for drinking.
John	infl
	head	Drinkwater
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Drinkwater	0.
	syl	Drink:wa:ter
	pron	<1driGk2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1937, English dramatist, poet, and critic; author of chronicle plays such as (1918) and (1921).
drip	ety	Old English dryppan, from dropa #7drop 
drips	infl
	head	drip
	syl	drips
	pos	vb.
dripping	infl
	head	drip
	syl	drip+ping
	pos	vb.
dripped	infl
	head	drip
	syl	dripped.
	pos	vb.
drip	1.
	syl	drip
	pron	<drip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or let fall in drops.
drip	2.
	syl	drip
	pron	<drip>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and falling of drops of liquid.
drip	3.
	syl	drip
	pron	<drip>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by falling drops.
drip	4.
	syl	drip
	pron	<drip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a projection at the front lower edge of a sill or cornice designed to throw water clear of the wall below.
drip	5.
	syl	drip
	pron	<drip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inane, insipid person.
drip	6.
	syl	drip
	pron	<drip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the usually intravenous drop-by-drop administration of a therapeutic solution, as of salt or sugar.
drip-dry	0.
	syl	drip-dry
	pos	adj.
	def	designating clothing or a fabric that will dry relatively free of creases if hung up when wet.
dripping	1.
	syl	drip+ping
	pron	<1dripiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the fat that exudes from meat while it is being roasted or fried, used for basting or as shortening, etc.
dripping	2.
	syl	drip+ping
	pron	<1dripiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	liquid that falls in drops.
dripping	3.
	syl	drip+ping
	pron	<1dripiG>
	pos	adv.
	usage	intensi?!fier
	exam	1	dripping wet.
drip pan	alt
	head	dripping pan
	or	dripping pan
	syl	drip pan
	pos	n.
dripping pan	0.
	or	drip pan
	syl	drip+ping pan
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow pan placed under roasting meat to catch the dripping.
drippier	infl
	head	drippy
	syl	drip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
drippiest	infl
	head	drippy
	syl	drip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
drippy	1.
	syl	drip+py
	pron	<1dripi>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to drip.
drippy	2.
	syl	drip+py
	pron	<1dripi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mawkish, insipid, or inane.
dripstone	1.
	syl	drip+stone
	pron	<1drip2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of calcium carbonate existing in stalactites or stalagmites.
dripstone	2.
	syl	drip+stone
	pron	<1drip2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {label, hood mould}. a drip made of stone.
drive	ety	Old English dr*_ifan; related to Old Frisian dr*_iva, Old Norse dr*_ifa, Gothic dreiban, Old High German tr*_iban 
drives	infl
	head	drive
	syl	drives
	pos	vb.
driving	infl
	head	drive
	syl	driv+ing
	pos	vb.
drove	infl
	head	drive
	syl	drove
	pos	vb.
driven	infl
	head	drive
	syl	driv+en.
	pos	vb.
drive	1.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to push, propel, or be pushed or propelled.
drive	2.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to control and guide the movement of (a vehicle, draught animal, etc.).
	exam	1	to drive a car.
drive	3.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compel or urge to work or act, esp. excessively.
drive	4.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to goad or force into a specified attitude or state.
	exam	1	work drove him to despair.
drive	5.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an object) to make or form (a hole, crack, etc.).
	exam	1	his blow drove a hole in the wall.
drive	6.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force.
drive	7.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit (a ball) very hard and straight, as (in cricket) with the bat swinging more or less vertically.
drive	8.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to strike (the ball) with a driver, as in teeing off.
drive	9.a.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chase (game) from cover into more open ground.
drive	9.b.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search (an area) for game.
drive	10.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transport or be transported in a driven vehicle.
drive	11.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rush or dash violently, esp. against an obstacle or solid object.
	exam	1	the waves drove against the rock.
drive	12.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry through or transact with vigour (esp. in the phrase {drive a hard bargain) }.
drive	13.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (a component) into or out of its location by means of blows or a press.
drive	14.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to excavate horizontally.
drive	15.a.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause to penetrate to the fullest extent.
drive	15.b.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make clear by special emphasis.
drive	16.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of driving.
drive	17.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a trip or journey in a driven vehicle.
drive	18.a.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a road for vehicles, esp. a private road leading to a house.
drive	18.b.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a street name
	exam	1	Woodland Drive.
drive	19.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	vigorous or urgent pressure, as in business.
drive	20.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a united effort, esp. directed towards a common goal.
	exam	1	a charity drive.
drive	21.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large gathering of persons to play whist, bridge, etc.
drive	22.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	energy, ambition, or initiative.
drive	23.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a sustained and powerful military offensive.
drive	24.a.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	the means by which force, torque, motion, or power is transmitted in a mechanism.
	exam	1	fluid drive.
drive	24.b.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a drive shaft.
drive	25.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a hard straight shot or stroke.
drive	26.
	syl	drive
	pron	<drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a search for and chasing of game towards waiting guns.
drivable	sub
	head	drive
	or	driveable
	syl	driv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
driveable	sub
	head	drive
	or	drivable
	syl	drive+a:ble
	pos	adj.
drive at	0.
	syl	drive at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to aim at; to intend or mean.
	exam	1	what are you driving at??
drive-in	0.a.
	syl	drive-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a cinema, designed to be used by patrons seated in their cars.
drive-in	0.b.
	syl	drive-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	a public facility or service designed for use in such a manner.
	exam	1	a drive-in restaurant.
drivel	ety	Old English dreflian to slaver; see #7draff 
drivels	infl
	head	drivel
	or	drivels
	syl	driv+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
drivelling	infl
	head	drivel
	or	driveling
	syl	driv+el+ling
	pos	vb.
drivelled	infl
	head	drivel
	or	driveled
	syl	driv+elled
	pos	vb.
driveling	infl
	head	drivel
	or	drivelling
	syl	driv+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
driveled	infl
	head	drivel
	or	drivelled
	syl	driv+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
drivel	1.
	syl	driv+el
	pron	<1drivL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to allow (saliva) to flow from the mouth; dribble.
drivel	2.
	syl	driv+el
	pron	<1drivL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak foolishly or childishly.
drivel	3.
	syl	driv+el
	pron	<1drivL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to flow or trickle.
	exam	1	a wound drivelling blood.
drivel	4.
	syl	driv+el
	pron	<1drivL>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish or senseless talk.
drivel	5.
	syl	driv+el
	pron	<1drivL>
	pos	n.
	def	saliva flowing from the mouth; slaver.
driveller	sub
	head	drivel
	syl	driv+el+ler
	pos	n.
driven	0.
	syl	driv+en
	pron	<1drivN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {drive}.
driver	1.
	syl	driv+er
	pron	<1drIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drives a vehicle.
driver	2.
	syl	driv+er
	pron	<1drIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drives animals.
driver	3.
	syl	driv+er
	pron	<1drIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical component that exerts a force on another to produce motion.
driver	4.
	syl	driv+er
	pron	<1drIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, a No. 1 wood, with a large head and deep face for tee shots.
driver	5.
	syl	driv+er
	pron	<1drIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a circuit whose output provides the input of another circuit.
driverless	sub
	head	driver
	syl	driv+er+less
	pos	adj.
driver ant	0.
	syl	driv+er ant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical African predatory ants of the subfamily which live in temporary nests and travel in vast hordes preying on other animals. See also {army ant}.
driveway	0.
	syl	drive+way
	pron	<1drIv2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a private road for vehicles, often connecting a house or garage with a public road; drive.
driving	1.
	syl	driv+ing
	pron	<1drIviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or moving with force and violence.
	exam	1	driving rain.
driving	2.
	syl	driv+ing
	pron	<1drIviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	forceful or energetic.
driving	3.
	syl	driv+ing
	pron	<1drIviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the controlling of a motor vehicle in motion.
	exam	1	driving test.
driving licence	0.
	syl	driv+ing li+cence
	pos	n.
	def	an official document or certificate authorizing a person to drive a motor vehicle.
driving wheel	1.
	syl	driv+ing wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel, esp. a gear wheel, that causes other wheels to rotate.
driving wheel	2.
	syl	driv+ing wheel
	pos	n.
	def	any wheel of a vehicle that transforms torque into a tractive force.
drizzle	ety	Old English dr*_eosan to fall; related to Old Saxon driosan, Gothic driusan, Norwegian drj*_osa 
drizzle	1.
	syl	driz+zle
	pron	<1drizL>
	pos	n.
	def	very light rain, specifically consisting of droplets less than 0.5 mm in diameter.
drizzle	2.
	syl	driz+zle
	pron	<1drizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rain lightly.
drizzle	3.
	syl	driz+zle
	pron	<1drizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to moisten with tiny droplets.
drizzly	sub
	head	drizzle
	syl	driz+zly
	pos	adj.
Drogheda	0.
	syl	Drog+he:da
	pron	<1drciid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Ireland, in Co. Louth near the mouth of the River Boyne: captured by Cromwell in 1649 and its inhabitants massacred. Pop.: 20095 (1971).
drogue	ety	C18: probably based ultimately on Old English dragan to #7draw 
drogue	1.
	syl	drogue
	pron	<dr*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	any funnel-like device, esp. one of canvas, used as a sea anchor.
drogue	2.a.
	syl	drogue
	pron	<dr*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a small parachute released behind a jet aircraft to reduce its landing speed.
drogue	2.b.
	syl	drogue
	pron	<dr*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a small parachute released before a heavier main parachute during the landing of a spacecraft.
drogue	3.
	syl	drogue
	pron	<dr*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a device towed behind an aircraft as a target for firing practice.
drogue	4.
	syl	drogue
	pron	<dr*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a funnel-shaped device on the end of the refuelling hose of a tanker aircraft, to assist stability and the location of the probe of the receiving aircraft.
drogue	5.
	syl	drogue
	pron	<dr*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {windsock}.
droit	ety	C15: from French: legal right, from Medieval Latin d*_ir*_ectum law, from Latin: a straight line; see #7direct 
droits	infl
	head	droit
	syl	droits
	pron	<drcits>, French <drwa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
droit	0.
	syl	droit
	pron	<drcit>, French <drwa>, French <drwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a legal or moral right or claim; due.
droit du seigneur	ety	from French, literally: the right of the lord
droit du seigneur	0.
	syl	droit du sei+gneur
	pron	French <drwa>, French <dy> <se1$j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	in feudal times, the right of a lord to have sexual intercourse with a vassal's bride on her wedding night.
droll	ety	C17: from French dr*^ole scamp, from Middle Dutch: imp
droll	0.
	syl	droll
	pron	<dr*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	amusing in a quaint or odd manner; comical.
drollness	sub
	head	droll
	syl	droll+ness
	pos	n.
drolly	sub
	head	droll
	syl	drol+ly
	pos	adv.
drolleries	infl
	head	drollery
	syl	droll+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drollery	1.
	syl	droll+er:y
	pron	<1dr*ul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	humour; comedy.
drollery	2.
	syl	droll+er:y
	pron	<1dr*ul*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a droll act, story, or remark.
Drome	0.
	syl	Dr*^ome
	pron	French <dro:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SE France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Valence. Pop.: 370571 (1975). Area: 6561 sq. km (2559 sq. miles).
-drome	ety	via Latin from Greek dromos race, course
-drome	0.
	syl	-drome
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-drome	1.
	syl	-drome
	pos	n.
	def	a course, race course.
	exam	1	hippo?!drome.
-drome	2.
	syl	-drome
	pos	n.
	def	a large place for a special purpose.
	exam	1	aerodrome.
dromedary	ety	C14: from Late Latin dromed*_arius (cam*_elus) , from Greek dromas running
dromedaries	infl
	head	dromedary
	syl	drom+e:dar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dromedary	1.
	syl	drom+e:dar:y
	pron	<1dr^m*d*ri>, <-dri>, <1drom->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Arabian camel bred for racing and riding, having a single hump and long slender legs.
dromedary	2.
	syl	drom+e:dar:y
	pron	<1dr^m*d*ri>, <-dri>, <1drom->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Arabian camel}.
dromond	ety	C13: from Anglo-French dromund, ultimately from Late Greek drom*_on light swift ship, from dromos a running
dromon	alt
	head	dromond
	or	dromond
	syl	drom+on
	pron	<1drom*n>, <1dr^m->
	pos	n.
dromond	0.
	or	dromon
	syl	drom+ond
	pron	<1drom*nd>, <1dr^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a large swift sailing vessel of the 12th to 15th centuries.
-dromous	ety	via New Latin from Greek -dromos, from dromos a running
-dromous	0.
	syl	-dro:mous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	moving or running.
	exam	1	ana?!dromous;
	exam	2	catadromous.
drone	ety	Old English dr*_an; related to Old High German treno drone, Gothic drunjus noise, Greek tenthr*_en*_e wasp; see #7drone %2
drone	H1.1.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a male bee in a colony of social bees, whose sole function is to mate with the queen.
drone	H1.2.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who lives off the work of others.
drone	H1.3.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a pilotless radio-controlled aircraft.
dronish	sub
	head	drone
	syl	dron+ish
	pos	adj.
drone	ety	C16: related to #7drone %1 and Middle Dutch dr*_onen, German dr*"ohnen 
drone	H2.1.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a monotonous low dull sound; buzz or hum.
drone	H2.2.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to utter (words) in a monotonous tone, esp. to talk without stopping.
drone	H2.3.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a monotonous low dull sound.
drone	H2.4.a.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a sustained bass note or chord of unvarying pitch accompanying a melody.
drone	H2.4.b.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a drone bass.
drone	H2.5.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	one of the single-reed pipes in a set of bagpipes, used for accompanying the melody played on the chanter.
drone	H2.6.
	syl	drone
	pron	<dr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks in a low mo?!notonous tone.
droningly	sub
	head	drone
	syl	dron+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
drongo	ety	C19: from Malagasy
drongos	infl
	head	drongo
	syl	dron+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drongo	1.
	syl	dron+go
	pron	<1droGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {drongo shrike}. any insectivorous songbird of the family of the Old World tropics, having a glossy black plumage, a forked tail, and a stout bill.
drongo	2.
	syl	dron+go
	pron	<1droGg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a slow-witted person.
droob	ety	C20: of unknown origin
droob	0.
	syl	droob
	pron	<dru:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a pathetic person.
drool	ety	C19: probably alteration of #7drivel 
drool	1.
	syl	drool
	pron	<dru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to show excessive enthusiasm (for) or pleasure (in); gloat (over). {~}
drool	2.
	syl	drool
	pron	<dru:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {drivel} (senses 1, 2, 5).
droop	ety	C13: from Old Norse dr*_upa; see #7drop 
droop	1.
	syl	droop
	pron	<dru:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sag or allow to sag, as from weakness or exhaustion; hang down; sink.
droop	2.
	syl	droop
	pron	<dru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be overcome by weariness; languish; flag.
droop	3.
	syl	droop
	pron	<dru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose courage; become dejected.
droop	4.
	syl	droop
	pron	<dru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of drooping.
droopingly	sub
	head	droop
	syl	droop+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
drop	ety	Old English dropian; related to Old High German triofan to #7drip 
drop	1.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity of liquid that forms or falls in a spherical or pear-shaped mass; globule.
drop	2.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small quantity of liquid.
drop	3.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small quantity of anything.
drop	4.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a drop in shape or size, such as a decorative pendant or small sweet.
drop	5.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of falling; descent.
drop	6.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a decrease in amount or value; slump.
	exam	1	a drop in prices.
drop	7.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical distance that anything may fall.
drop	8.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep or sheer incline or slope.
drop	9.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of unloading troops, equipment, or supplies by parachute.
drop	10.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	See {drop curtain}.
drop	11.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {trap door} or {gallows}.
drop	12.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slot or aperture through which an object can be dropped to fall into a receptacle.
drop	13.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the midships height of a sail bent to a fixed yard. Compare { {hoist} (sense 5).}
drop	14.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. cricket slang.
	def	a fall of the wicket.
drop	15.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	n.
	def	See {drop shot}.
at the drop of a hat	17.
	head	drop
	syl	at the drop of a hat.
	def	without hesitation or delay.
have had a drop too much	18.
	head	drop
	syl	have had a drop too much.
	def	to be drunk.
drops	infl
	head	drop
	syl	drops
	pos	vb.
dropping	infl
	head	drop
	syl	drop+ping
	pos	vb.
dropped	infl
	head	drop
	syl	dropped.
	pos	vb.
drop	19.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of liquids
	def	to fall or allow to fall in globules.
drop	20.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or allow to fall vertically.
drop	21.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to fall by letting go of.
drop	22.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sink or fall or cause to sink or fall to the ground, as from a blow, wound, shot, weariness, etc.
drop	23.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by back, behind, etc.
	def	to fall, move, or go in a specified manner, direction, etc.
drop	24.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by in, by, etc.
	def	to pay a casual visit (to).
drop	25.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decrease or cause to decrease in amount or value.
	exam	1	the cost of living never drops.
drop	26.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sink or cause to sink to a lower position, as on a scale.
drop	27.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less in strength, volume, etc.
drop	28.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sink or decline in health or condition.
drop	29.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by into
	def	to pass easily into a state or condition.
	exam	1	to drop into a habit.
drop	30.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move along gently as with a current of water or air.
drop	31.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to pass casually in conversation.
	exam	1	to drop a hint.
drop	32.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave out (a word or letter).
drop	33.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set down or unload (passengers or goods).
drop	34.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to send or post.
	exam	1	drop me a line.
drop	35.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discontinue; terminate.
	exam	1	let's drop the matter.
drop	36.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cease to associate or have to do with.
drop	37.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to cease to employ.
	exam	1	he was dropped from his job.
drop	38.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes foll. by in, off, etc.
	def	to leave or deposit, esp. at a specified place.
drop	39.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals
	def	to give birth to (offspring).
drop	40.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to lose (money), esp. when gambling.
drop	41.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lengthen (a hem, etc.).
drop	42.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unload (troops, equipment, or supplies) by parachute.
drop	43.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to leave behind; sail out of sight of.
drop	44.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to omit (a player) from a team.
drop	45.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose (a score, game, or contest).
	exam	1	the champion dropped his first service game.
drop	46.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf, basketball, etc.
	def	to hit or throw (a ball) into a goal.
	exam	1	he dropped a 30 foot putt.
drop	47.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit (a ball) with a drop shot.
drop astern	48.
	head	drop
	syl	drop astern.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to fall back to the stern (of another vessel).
drop	49.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Motor racing slang.
	def	to spin (the car) and (usually) crash out of the race.
drop	50.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to swallow (a drug, esp. barbiturates or LSD).
drop dead	51.
	head	drop
	syl	drop dead
	def	&! an exclamation of contempt. {~}
drop	52.
	syl	drop
	pron	<drop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	short for {drop kick} or {drop-kick. ~} See also {drop away, drop off, dropout}.
drop away	0.
	syl	drop a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall or go away gradually.
drop cannon	0.
	syl	drop can+non
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a shot in which the first object ball joins or gathers with the cue ball and the other object ball, esp. at the top of the table.
drop curtain	0.
	syl	drop cur+tain
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a curtain that is suspended from the flies and can be raised and lowered onto the stage. Also called: {drop cloth, drop}.
drop forge	1.
	syl	drop forge
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {drop hammer}. a device for forging metal between two dies, one of which is fixed, the other acting by gravity or by steam or hydraulic pressure. {~} {drop-forge}.
drop forge	2.
	syl	drop forge
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forge (metal) into (a component) by the use of a drop forge.
drop goal	0.
	syl	drop goal
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a goal scored with a drop kick during the run of play.
drop hammer	0.
	syl	drop ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {drop forge}.
drophead coup'e	0.
	syl	drop+head cou+p*'e
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a two-door four-seater car with a folding roof and a sloping back.
drop kick	1.
	syl	drop kick
	pos	n.
	def	a kick in certain sports such as rugby, in which the ball is dropped and kicked as it bounces from the ground. Compare {punt%2, place kick}.
drop kick	2.
	syl	drop kick
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling attack, illegal in amateur wrestling, in which a wrestler leaps in the air and kicks his opponent in the face or body with both feet.
drop-kick	infl
	head	drop kick
	syl	drop-kick.
	pos	vb.
drop kick	3.
	syl	drop kick
	pos	vb.
	def	to kick (a ball, etc.) using a drop kick.
drop kick	4.
	syl	drop kick
	pos	vb.
	def	to kick (an opponent in wrestling) by the use of a drop kick.
drop leaf	0.a.
	syl	drop leaf
	pos	n.
	def	a hinged flap on a table that can be raised and supported by a bracket or additional pivoted leg to extend the surface.
drop leaf	0.b.
	syl	drop leaf
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a drop-leaf table.
droplet	0.
	syl	drop+let
	pron	<1droplit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny drop.
droplight	0.
	syl	drop+light
	pron	<1drop2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric light that may be raised or lowered by means of a pulley or other mechanism.
drop off	1.
	syl	drop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow smaller or less; decline.
drop off	2.
	syl	drop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to alight; set down.
drop off	3.
	syl	drop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fall asleep. {~} {drop-off}.
drop off	4.
	syl	drop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a steep or vertical descent.
drop off	5.
	syl	drop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a sharp decrease.
dropout	1.
	syl	drop+out
	pron	<1drop2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a student who fails to complete a school or college course.
dropout	2.
	syl	drop+out
	pron	<1drop2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rejects conventional society.
drop-out	3.
	head	dropout
	syl	drop-out.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a drop kick taken by the defending team to restart play, as after a touchdown.
drop out	infl
	head	dropout
	syl	drop out.
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
dropout	4.
	syl	drop+out
	pron	<1drop2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to abandon or withdraw from (a school, social group, job, etc.).
dropper	1.
	syl	drop+per
	pron	<1drop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tube having a rubber bulb at one end for drawing up and dispensing drops of liquid.
dropper	2.
	syl	drop+per
	pron	<1drop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that drops.
droppings	0.
	syl	drop+pings
	pron	<1dropiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the dung of certain animals, such as rabbits, sheep, and birds.
drops	0.
	syl	drops
	pron	<drops>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any liquid medication applied by means of a dropper.
drop scone	0.
	syl	drop scone
	pos	n.
	def	a scone made by dropping a spoonful of batter on a griddle. Also called: {girdlecake, griddlecake, Scotch pancake}.
drop shipment	0.
	syl	drop ship+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a consignment invoiced to a wholesaler or other middleman but sent directly to the retailer by a manufacturer.
drop shot	1.
	syl	drop shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	a softly-played return that drops abruptly after clearing the net, intended to give an opponent no chance of reaching the ball and usually achieved by imparting backspin.
drop shot	2.
	syl	drop shot
	pos	n.
	def	a type of shot made by permitting molten metal to percolate through a sieve and then dropping it into a tank of water.
dropsonde	ety	C20: #7drop+ (#7radio) #7sonde 
dropsonde	0.
	syl	drop+sonde
	pron	<1dropsond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a radiosonde dropped by parachute.
dropsy	ety	C13: shortened from ydropesie, from Latin hydr*_opisis, from Greek hudr*_ops, from hud*_or water
dropsy	0.
	syl	drop+sy
	pron	<1dropsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a condition characterized by an accumulation of watery fluid in the tissues or in a body cavity.
dropsical	sub
	head	dropsy
	or	dropsied
	syl	drop+si+cal
	pron	<1dropsikL>
	pos	adj.
dropsied	sub
	head	dropsy
	or	dropsical
	syl	drop+sied
	pos	adj.
dropsically	sub
	head	dropsy
	syl	drop+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
drop tank	0.
	syl	drop tank
	pos	n.
	def	an external aircraft tank, usually containing fuel, that can be detached and dropped in flight.
dropwort	1.
	syl	drop+wort
	pron	<1drop2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rosaceous plant, with finely divided leaves and clusters of white or reddish flowers. See also { {meadowsweet} (sense 1).}
water dropwort	2.
	head	dropwort
	syl	water dropwort.
	def	any of several umbelliferous marsh plants of the genus esp. with umbrella-shaped clusters of white flowers.
droshky	ety	C19: from Russian drozhki, diminutive of drogi a wagon, from droga shaft
drosky	alt
	head	droshky
	or	droshky
	syl	dros+ky
	pron	<1droski>
	pos	n.
droshkies	infl
	head	droshky
	syl	drosh+kies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
droshky	0.
	or	drosky
	syl	drosh+ky
	pron	<1droSki>
	pos	n.
	def	an open four-wheeled horse-drawn passenger carriage, formerly used in Russia.
drosophila	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek drosos dew, water+ -phila; see -#7phile 
drosophilas	infl
	head	drosophila
	or	drosophilae
	syl	dro+soph:i+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drosophilae	infl
	head	drosophila
	or	drosophilas
	syl	dro+soph:i+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drosophila	0.
	syl	dro+soph:i+la
	pron	<dro1sofil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small dipterous fly of the genus esp. which is widely used in laboratory genetics studies: family They feed on plant sap, decaying fruit, etc. Also called: {fruit fly, vinegar fly}.
dross	ety	Old English dr*_os dregs; related to Old High German truosana 
dross	1.
	syl	dross
	pron	<dros>
	pos	n.
	def	the scum formed, usually by oxidation, on the surfaces of molten metals.
dross	2.
	syl	dross
	pron	<dros>
	pos	n.
	def	worthless matter; waste.
drossy	sub
	head	dross
	syl	dross:y
	pos	adj.
drossiness	sub
	head	dross
	syl	dross:i+ness
	pos	n.
drought	ety	Old English dr*_ugoth; related to Dutch droogte; see #7dry 
drought	1.
	syl	drought
	pron	<draut>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged period of scanty rainfall.
drought	2.
	syl	drought
	pron	<draut>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged shortage.
drought	3.
	syl	drought
	pron	<draut>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {thirst}. Archaic form: {drouth}.
droughty	sub
	head	drought
	syl	drought:y
	pos	adj.
drove	H1.0.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {drive}.
drove	ety	Old English dr*_af herd; related to Middle Low German dr*_efwech cattle pasture; see #7drive, drift 
drove	H2.1.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a herd of livestock being driven together.
drove	H2.2.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a moving crowd of people.
drove	H2.3.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {drove chisel}. a chisel with a broad edge used for dressing stone.
drove	H2.4.a.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive (a group of livestock), usually for a considerable distance.
drove	H2.4.b.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be employed as a drover.
drove	H2.5.
	syl	drove
	pron	<dr*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work (a stone surface) with a drove.
drover	0.
	syl	drov+er
	pron	<1dr*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is the driving of sheep or cattle, esp. to and from market.
drown	ety	C13: probably from Old English druncnian; related to Old Norse drukna to be drowned
drown	1.
	syl	drown
	pron	<draun>
	pos	vb.
	def	to die or kill by immersion in liquid.
drown	2.
	syl	drown
	pron	<draun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy or get rid of as if by submerging.
	exam	1	he drowned his sorrows in drink.
drown	3.
	syl	drown
	pron	<draun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drench thoroughly; inundate; flood.
drown	4.
	syl	drown
	pron	<draun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to render (a sound) inaudible by making a loud noise.
drowner	sub
	head	drown
	syl	drown+er
	pos	n.
drowse	ety	C16: probably from Old English dr*_usian to sink; related to dr*_eosan to fall
drowse	1.
	syl	drowse
	pron	<drauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be sleepy, dull, or sluggish.
drowse	2.
	syl	drowse
	pron	<drauz>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being drowsy.
drowsier	infl
	head	drowsy
	syl	drows:i+er
	pos	adj.
drowsiest	infl
	head	drowsy
	syl	drows:i+est.
	pos	adj.
drowsy	1.
	syl	drows:y
	pron	<1drauzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavy with sleepiness; sleepy.
drowsy	2.
	syl	drows:y
	pron	<1drauzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing sleep; soporific.
drowsy	3.
	syl	drows:y
	pron	<1drauzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sluggish or lethargic; dull.
drowsily	sub
	head	drowsy
	syl	drows:i+ly
	pos	adv.
drowsiness	sub
	head	drowsy
	syl	drows:i+ness
	pos	n.
drub	ety	C17: probably from Arabic d*'araba to beat
drubs	infl
	head	drub
	syl	drubs
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
drubbing	infl
	head	drub
	syl	drub+bing
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
drubbed	infl
	head	drub
	syl	drubbed.
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
drub	1.
	syl	drub
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat as with a stick; cudgel; club.
drub	2.
	syl	drub
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat utterly, as in a contest.
drub	3.
	syl	drub
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drum or stamp (the feet).
drub	4.
	syl	drub
	pos	dr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instil with force or repetition.
	exam	1	the master drubbed Latin into the boys.
drub	5.
	syl	drub
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a blow, as from a stick.
drubber	sub
	head	drub
	syl	drub+ber
	pos	n.
drudge	ety	C16: perhaps from druggen to toil
drudge	1.
	syl	drudge
	pron	<dr^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, such as a servant, who works hard at wearisome menial tasks.
drudge	2.
	syl	drudge
	pron	<dr^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to toil at such tasks.
drudger	sub
	head	drudge
	syl	drudg+er
	pos	n.
drudgingly	sub
	head	drudge
	syl	drudg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
drudgeries	infl
	head	drudgery
	syl	drudg+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drudgery	0.
	syl	drudg+er:y
	pron	<1dr^J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	hard, menial, and monoto?!nous work.
druffen	ety	of obscure origin
druffen	0.
	syl	druf+fen
	pron	<1dr^fN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	inebriated; drunk.
drug	ety	C14: from Old French drogue, probably of Germanic origin
drug	1.
	syl	drug
	pos	dr^g; n.
	def	any synthetic or natural chemical substance used in the treatment, prevention, or diagnosis of disease. Related adj.: {pharmaceutical}.
drug	2.
	syl	drug
	pos	dr^g; n.
	def	a chemical substance, esp. a narcotic, taken for the pleasant effects it produces.
drug on the market	3.
	head	drug
	syl	drug on the market.
	def	a commodity available in excess of the demands of the market.
drugs	infl
	head	drug
	syl	drugs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
drugging	infl
	head	drug
	syl	drug+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
drugged	infl
	head	drug
	syl	drugged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
drug	4.
	syl	drug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix a drug with (food, drink, etc.).
drug	5.
	syl	drug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer a drug to.
drug	6.
	syl	drug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stupefy or poison with or as if with a drug.
drug addict	0.
	syl	drug ad+dict
	pos	n.
	def	any person who is abnormally dependent on narcotic drugs. See {addiction}.
drugget	ety	C16: from French droguet useless fabric, from drogue trash
drugget	0.
	syl	drug+get
	pron	<1dr^git>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse fabric used as a protective floor-covering, etc.
druggist	0.
	syl	drug+gist
	pron	<1dr^gist>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. term for a {pharmacist}.
drugstore	0.
	syl	drug+store
	pron	<1dr^g2stc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a shop where medical prescriptions are made up and a wide variety of goods and usually light meals are sold.
druid	ety	C16: from Latin druides of Gaulish origin; compare Old Irish druid wizards
druid	1.
	syl	dru+id
	pron	<1dru:id>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a member of an ancient order of priests in Gaul, Britain, and Ireland in the pre-Christian era.
druid	2.
	syl	dru+id
	pron	<1dru:id>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a member of any of several modern movements attempting to revive druidism.
druidess	sub
	head	druid
	syl	dru+id+ess
	pron	<1dru:idis>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
druidic	sub
	head	druid
	or	druidical
	syl	dru+1id+ic
	pos	adj.
druidical	sub
	head	druid
	or	druidic
	syl	dru+1id:i+cal
	pos	adj.
druidism	sub
	head	druid
	syl	dru+id+2ism
	pos	n.
drum	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch tromme, of imitative origin
drum	H1.1.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a percussion instrument sounded by striking a membrane stretched across the opening of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere.
drum	H1.2.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	the sound produced by a drum or any similar sound.
drum	H1.3.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	an object that resembles a drum in shape, such as a large spool or a cylindrical container.
drum	H1.4.a.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	one of a number of cylindrical blocks of stone used to construct the shaft of a column.
drum	H1.4.b.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	the wall or structure supporting a dome or cupola.
drum	H1.5.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	short for {eardrum}.
drum	H1.6.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	Also called: {drumfish}. any of various North American marine and freshwater sciaenid fishes, such as ({striped drum}) , that utter a drumming sound.
drum	H1.7.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	a cylindrical object or hollow cylindrical structure, esp. the centre body of an axial-flow compressor rotor to which the rotor blades are attached.
drum	H1.8.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	def	Also called: {magnetic drum}. a rotating cylindrical device on which data may be stored for later retrieval. Compare { {disk} (sense 2).}
drum	H1.9.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a drummer.
drum	H1.10.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a brothel.
run a drum	11.
	head	drum
	syl	run a drum.
	usage	Austral. slang. of a racehorse
	def	to perform as tipped.
the drum	12.
	head	drum
	syl	the drum.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the necessary information (esp. in the phrase {give (someone) the drum}.
drums	infl
	head	drum
	syl	drums
	pos	vb.
drumming	infl
	head	drum
	syl	drum+ming
	pos	vb.
drummed	infl
	head	drum
	syl	drummed.
	pos	vb.
drum	H1.13.
	syl	drum
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (music) on or as if on a drum.
drum	H1.14.
	syl	drum
	pos	vb.
	def	to beat or tap (the fingers) rhythmically or regularly.
drum	H1.15.
	syl	drum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds
	def	to produce a rhythmical sound, as by beating the bill against a tree, branch, etc.
drum	H1.16.
	syl	drum
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to summon or call by drumming.
drum	H1.17.
	syl	drum
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instil by constant repetition.
	exam	1	to drum an idea into someone's head.
beat the drum for	18.
	head	drum
	syl	beat the drum for.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attempt to arouse interest in.
drum	ety	C18: from Scottish Gaelic druim 
drum	H2.0.
	syl	drum
	pos	dr^m; n.
	qual	Scot., Irish.
	def	a narrow ridge or hill.
drumbeat	0.
	syl	drum+beat
	pron	<1dr^m2bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by beating a drum.
drum brake	0.
	syl	drum brake
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brake used on the wheels of vehicles, consisting of two pivoted shoes that rub against the inside walls of the brake drum when the brake is applied.
drumfire	0.
	syl	drum+fire
	pron	<1dr^m2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	heavy, rapid, and continuous gunfire, the sound of which resembles rapid drumbeats.
drumfish	infl
	or	drumfishes
	syl	drum+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drumfishes	infl
	head	drumfish
	or	drumfish
	syl	drum+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
drumfish	0.
	syl	drum+fish
	pron	<1dr^m2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {drum} %1 (sense 6).}
drumhead	1.
	syl	drum+head
	pron	<1dr^m2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the part of a drum that is actually struck with a stick or the hand.
drumhead	2.
	syl	drum+head
	pron	<1dr^m2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a capstan, pierced with holes for the capstan bars.
drumhead	3.
	syl	drum+head
	pron	<1dr^m2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eardrum}.
drumhead court-martial	ety	C19: from the use of a drumhead as a table around which the court-martial was held
drumhead court-martial	0.
	syl	drum+head court-mar:tial
	pos	n.
	def	a military court convened to hear urgent charges of offences committed in action.
drumlin	ety	C19: from Irish Gaelic druim ridge+ -lin {-#7ling %1}
drumlin	0.
	syl	drum+lin
	pron	<1dr^mlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a streamlined mound of glacial drift, rounded or elongated in the direction of the original flow of ice.
drum major	0.
	syl	drum ma+jor
	pos	n.
	def	the noncommissioned officer, usually of sergeant major's rank, who commands the corps of drums of a military band and who is in command of both the drums and the band when paraded together.
drum majorette	0.
	syl	drum ma+jor+ette
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a girl who marches at the head of a procession, twirling a baton.
drummer	1.
	syl	drum+mer
	pron	<1dr^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a drum or set of drums.
drummer	2.
	syl	drum+mer
	pron	<1dr^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a salesman, esp. a travelling salesman.
drummer	3.
	syl	drum+mer
	pron	<1dr^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the slowest shearer in a team.
drum out	0.a.
	syl	drum out
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	adv; usually foll. by of
	def	to expel from a club, association, etc.
drum out	0.b.
	syl	drum out
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	adv; usually foll. by of; formerly
	def	to dismiss from military service to the beat of a drum.
drumstick	1.
	syl	drum+stick
	pron	<1dr^m2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick used for playing a drum.
drumstick	2.
	syl	drum+stick
	pron	<1dr^m2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower joint of the leg of a cooked fowl.
drum up	0.
	syl	drum up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evoke or obtain (support, business, etc.) by solicitation or canvassing.
drunk	1.
	syl	drunk
	pron	<dr^Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	intoxicated with alcohol to the extent of losing control over normal physical and mental functions.
drunk	2.
	syl	drunk
	pron	<dr^Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	overwhelmed by strong influence or emotion.
	exam	1	drunk with power.
drunk	3.
	syl	drunk
	pron	<dr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is drunk or drinks habitually to excess.
drunk	4.
	syl	drunk
	pron	<dr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a drinking bout.
drunkard	0.
	syl	drunk+ard
	pron	<1dr^Gk*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is frequently or habitually drunk.
drunken	1.
	syl	drunk+en
	pron	<1dr^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	intoxicated with or as if with alcohol.
drunken	2.
	syl	drunk+en
	pron	<1dr^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	frequently or habitually drunk.
drunken	3.
	syl	drunk+en
	pron	<1dr^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	caused by or relating to alcoholic intoxication.
	exam	1	a drunken brawl.
drunkenly	sub
	head	drunken
	syl	drunk+en+ly
	pos	adv.
drunkenness	sub
	head	drunken
	syl	drunk+en+ness
	pos	n.
drunkometer	0.
	syl	drunk+om+e:ter
	pron	<dr^G1komit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {breathalyzer}.
drupe	ety	C18: from Latin druppa wrinkled over-ripe olive, from Greek: olive
drupe	0.
	syl	drupe
	pron	<dru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an indehiscent fruit consisting of outer epicarp, fleshy or fibrous mesocarp, and stony endocarp enclosing a single seed. It occurs in the peach, plum, and cherry.
drupaceous	sub
	head	drupe
	syl	dru+pa+ceous
	pron	<dru:1pAS*s>
	pos	adj.
drupel	alt
	head	drupelet
	or	drupelet
	syl	dru+pel
	pron	<1dru:pL>
	pos	n.
drupelet	0.
	or	drupel
	syl	drupe+let
	pron	<1dru:plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small drupe, usually one of a number forming a compound fruit.
Drury Lane	0.
	syl	Dru+ry Lane
	pron	<1dru*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in the West End of London, formerly famous for its theatres.
druse	ety	C19: from German, from Old High German druos bump
druse	0.
	syl	druse
	pron	<dru:z>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggregate of small crystals within a cavity, esp. those lining a cavity in a rock or mineral.
Druse	ety	C18: from Arabic Dur*_uz the Druses, after Ismail al-Darazi Ismail the tailor, 11th-century Muslim leader who founded the sect
Druze	alt
	head	Druse
	or	Druse
	syl	Druze
	pron	<dru:z>
	pos	n.
Druse	0.
	or	Druze
	syl	Druse
	pron	<dru:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a religious sect in Syria and Lebanon, having certain characteristics in common with the Muslims.
Drusean	sub
	head	Druse
	or	Druzean
	syl	Dru+se:an
	pos	adj.
Drusian	sub
	head	Druse
	or	Druzian
	syl	Dru+si:an
	pos	adj.
Druzean	sub
	head	Druse
	or	Drusean
	syl	Dru+ze:an
	pos	adj.
Druzian	sub
	head	Druse
	or	Drusian
	syl	Dru+zi:an
	pos	adj.
dry	ety	Old English dr*_yge; related to Old High German truckan, Old Norse draugr dry wood
drier	infl
	head	dry
	or	dryer
	syl	dri+er
	pos	adj.
driest	infl
	head	dry
	or	dryest
	syl	dri+est
	pos	adj.
dryer	infl
	head	dry
	or	drier
	syl	dry+er
	pos	adj.
dryest	infl
	head	dry
	or	driest
	syl	dry+est.
	pos	adj.
dry	1.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking moisture; not damp or wet.
dry	2.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no rainfall.
dry	3.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in or under water.
	exam	1	dry land.
dry	4.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the water drained away or evaporated.
	exam	1	a dry river.
dry	5.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	not providing milk.
	exam	1	a dry cow.
dry	6.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the eyes
	def	free from tears.
dry	7.a.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	in need of a drink; thirsty.
dry	7.b.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing thirst.
	exam	1	dry work.
dry	8.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	eaten without butter, jam, etc..
	exam	1	dry toast.
dry	9.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wine, cider, etc.
	def	not sweet.
dry	10.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	not accompanied by or producing a mucous or watery discharge.
	exam	1	a dry cough.
dry	11.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of solid as opposed to liquid sub?!stances or commodities.
dry	12.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	without adornment; plain.
	exam	1	dry facts.
dry	13.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking interest or stimulation.
	exam	1	a dry book.
dry	14.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking warmth or emotion; cold.
	exam	1	a dry greeting.
dry	15.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wit or humour
	def	shrewd and keen in an impersonal, sarcastic, or laconic way.
dry	16.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	opposed to or prohibiting the sale of alcoholic liquor for human consumption.
	exam	1	a dry country.
dries	infl
	head	dry
	syl	dries
	pos	vb.
drying	infl
	head	dry
	syl	dry+ing
	pos	vb.
dried	infl
	head	dry
	syl	dried.
	pos	vb.
dry	17.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dry or free from moisture.
dry	18.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (meat, vegetables, fruit, etc.) by removing the moisture.
drys	infl
	head	dry
	or	dries
	syl	drys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dries	infl
	head	dry
	or	drys
	syl	dries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
the dry	19.
	head	dry
	syl	the dry.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the dry season.
dry	20.
	syl	dry
	pron	<drI>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {prohibitionist. ~} See also {dry out, dry up}.
dryable	sub
	head	dry
	syl	dry+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dryly	sub
	head	dry
	or	drily
	syl	dry+ly
	pos	adv.
drily	sub
	head	dry
	or	dryly
	syl	dri+ly
	pos	adv.
dryness	sub
	head	dry
	syl	dry+ness
	pos	n.
dryad	ety	C14: from Latin Dryas, from Greek Druas, from drus tree
dryads	infl
	head	dryad
	or	dryades
	syl	dry+ads
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dryades	infl
	head	dryad
	or	dryads
	syl	dry+a:des
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dryad	0.
	syl	dry+ad
	pron	<1drI*d>, <-@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph or divinity of the woods.
dryadic	sub
	head	dryad
	syl	dry+ad+ic
	pron	<drI?!1@dik>
	pos	adj.
dry battery	0.
	syl	dry bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	def	an electric battery consisting of two or more dry cells.
dry-blowing	1.
	syl	dry-blowing
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.; Mining.
	def	the use of the wind for separating gold from ore.
dry-blowing	2.
	syl	dry-blowing
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.; Informal.
	def	any tedious activity.
dry-bone ore	0.
	syl	dry-bone ore
	pos	n.
	def	a mining term for {smithsonite}.
dry-bulb thermometer	0.
	syl	dry-bulb ther+mom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinary thermometer used alongside a wet-bulb thermometer to obtain relative humidity. See also {psychrometer}.
dry cell	0.
	syl	dry cell
	pos	n.
	def	a primary cell in which the electrolyte is in the form of a paste or is treated in some way to prevent it from spilling. Compare {wet cell}.
dry-clean	0.
	syl	dry-clean
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clean (clothing, fabrics, etc.) with a solvent other than water, such as trichloroethylene.
dry-cleaner	sub
	head	dry-clean
	syl	dry-1clean:er
	pos	n.
dry-cleaning	sub
	head	dry-clean
	syl	dry-1clean:ing
	pos	n.
John	infl
	head	Dryden
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Dryden	0.
	syl	Dry:den
	pron	<1drIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	1631-1700, English poet, dramatist, and critic of the Augustan period, commonly regarded as the chief exponent of heroic tragedy. His major works include the tragedy (1677), the verse satire (1681), and the (1668).
dry distillation	0.
	syl	dry dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {destructive distillation}.
dry dock	1.
	syl	dry dock
	pos	n.
	def	a basin-like structure that is large enough to admit a ship and that can be pumped dry for work on the ship's bottom.
dry-dock	infl
	head	dry dock
	syl	dry-dock.
	pos	vb.
dry dock	2.
	syl	dry dock
	pos	vb.
	def	to put (a ship) into a dry dock, or (of a ship) to go into a dry dock.
dryer	H1.1.
	syl	dry+er
	pron	<1drI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that dries.
dryer	H1.2.
	syl	dry+er
	pron	<1drI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for removing moisture by forced draught, heating, or centrifuging.
dryer	H1.3.
	syl	dry+er
	pron	<1drI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain chemicals added to oils such as linseed oil to accelerate their drying when used as bases in paints, etc.
dryer	H2.0.
	syl	dry+er
	pron	<1drI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {drier%1}.
dry farming	0.
	syl	dry farm+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system of growing crops in arid or semiarid regions without artificial irrigation, by reducing evaporation and by special methods of tillage.
dry farmer	sub
	head	dry farming
	syl	dry farm+er
	pos	n.
dry fly	0.a.
	syl	dry fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly designed and prepared to be floated or skimmed on the surface of the water.
dry fly	0.b.
	syl	dry fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	dry-fly fishing.
dry fly	xref
	syl	dry fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	Compare {wet fly}.
dry goods	0.
	syl	dry goods
	pos	n.
	def	textile fabrics and related merchandise. Also called: {soft goods}.
dry ice	0.
	syl	dry ice
	pos	n.
	def	solid carbon dioxide, which sublimates at -78.5?%C: used as a refrigerant. Also called: {carbon dioxide snow}.
drying oil	0.
	syl	dry+ing oil
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of animal or vegetable oils, such as linseed oil, that harden by oxidation on exposure to air: used as a base for some paints and varnishes.
dry kiln	0.
	syl	dry kiln
	pos	n.
	def	an oven in which cut timber is dried and seasoned.
dry law	0.
	syl	dry law
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a law prohibiting the sale of alcoholic beverages.
drily	alt
	head	dryly
	or	dryly
	syl	dri+ly
	pron	<1drIli>
	pos	adv.
dryly	0.
	or	drily
	syl	dry+ly
	pron	<1drIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a dry manner.
dry martini	0.
	syl	dry mar+ti+ni
	pos	n.
	def	a cocktail of between four and ten parts gin to one part dry vermouth.
dry measure	0.
	syl	dry meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a unit or a system of units for measuring dry goods, such as fruit, grains, etc.
dry nurse	1.
	syl	dry nurse
	pos	n.
	def	a nurse who cares for a child without suckling it. Compare {wet nurse}.
dry-nurse	infl
	head	dry nurse
	syl	dry-nurse.
	pos	vb.
dry nurse	2.
	syl	dry nurse
	pos	vb.
	def	to care for (a baby or young child) without suckling.
dryopithecine	ety	C20: from New Latin Dryopith*_ecus, from Greek drus tree+ pith*_ekos ape
dryopithecine	0.
	syl	dry:o+pith+e:cine
	pron	<2drI*u1piT*2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct Old World ape of the genus common in Miocene and Pliocene times: thought to be the ancestors of modern apes.
dry out	1.
	syl	dry out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become dry.
dry out	2.
	syl	dry out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction.
dry point	1.
	syl	dry point
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of intaglio engraving with a hard steel needle, without acid, on a copper plate.
dry point	2.
	syl	dry point
	pos	n.
	def	the sharp steel needle used in this process.
dry point	3.
	syl	dry point
	pos	n.
	def	an engraving or print produced by this method.
dry rot	1.
	syl	dry rot
	pos	n.
	def	crumbling and drying of timber, bulbs, potatoes, or fruit, caused by saprophytic basidiomycetous fungi.
dry rot	2.
	syl	dry rot
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus causing this decay, esp. of the genus
dry rot	3.
	syl	dry rot
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	corrupt practices, esp. when previously unsuspected.
dry run	1.
	syl	dry run
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	practice in weapon firing without live ammunition.
dry run	2.
	syl	dry run
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a trial or practice, esp. in simulated conditions; rehearsal.
dry-salt	0.
	syl	dry-salt
	pos	vb.
	def	to preserve (food) by salting and removing moisture.
drysalter	0.
	syl	dry+salt:er
	pron	<1drI2sc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a dealer in certain chemical products, such as dyestuffs and gums, and in dried, tinned, or salted foods and edible oils.
Drysdale	0.
	syl	Drys+dale
	pron	<1drIzdAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George Rus@.sell}. 1912-69, Australian painter, esp. of landscapes.
dry steam	0.
	syl	dry steam
	pos	n.
	def	steam that does not contain droplets of water.
dry-stone	0.
	syl	dry-stone
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wall
	def	made without mortar.
Dry Tortugas	0.
	syl	Dry Tor+tu+gas
	pron	<tc:1tu:g*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of eight coral islands at the entrance to the Gulf of Mexico: part of Florida.
dry up	1.
	syl	dry up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become barren or unproductive; fail.
	exam	1	in middle age his inspiration dried up.
dry up	2.
	syl	dry up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to dry (dishes, cutlery, etc.) with a tea towel after they have been washed.
dry up	3.
	syl	dry up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to stop talking or speaking.
	exam	1	when I got on the stage I just dried up;
	exam	2	dry up&!
ds	alt
	head	DS
	or	DS
	syl	d.s.
DS	0.
	or	ds
	syl	D.S.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	dal segno.
DSc	0.
	syl	D.Sc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Science.
DSC	0.
	syl	D.S.C.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Distinguished Service Cross.
DSM	0.
	syl	D.S.M.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Distinguished Service Medal.
DSO	0.
	syl	D.S.O.
	qual	Brit. military. abbrev. for
	def	Distinguished Service Order.
dsp	ety	Latin: died without issue
dsp	0.
	syl	d.s.p.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	decessit sine prole.
DST	0.
	syl	D.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Daylight Saving Time.
DTL	0.
	syl	DTL
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	diode transistor logic: a stage in the development of electronic logic circuits.
DT's	0.
	syl	D.T.'s
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for
	def	delirium tremens.
Du	1.
	syl	Du.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Duke.
Du	2.
	syl	Du.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Dutch.
duad	ety	C17: from Greek duas two, a pair
duad	0.
	syl	du:ad
	pron	<1dju:@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {pair}.
dual	ety	C17: from Latin du*_alis concerning two, from duo two
dual	1.
	syl	du:al
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting two.
dual	2.
	syl	du:al
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	twofold; double.
dual	3.
	syl	du:al
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the grammar of Old English, Ancient Greek, and certain other languages
	def	denoting a form of a word indicating that exactly two referents are being referred to.
dual	4.a.
	syl	du:al
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the dual number.
dual	4.b.
	syl	du:al
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dual form of a word.
dually	sub
	head	dual
	syl	du:al+ly
	pos	adv.
Duala	infl
	or	Dualas
	syl	Du+a:la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dualas	infl
	head	Duala
	or	Duala
	syl	Du+a:las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Duala	1.
	syl	Du+a:la
	pron	<du1a:l*>, <-la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa living chiefly in Cameroon.
Duala	2.
	syl	Du+a:la
	pron	<du1a:l*>, <-la:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Dual Alliance	1.
	syl	Du:al Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the alliance between France and Russia (1893-1917).
Dual Alliance	2.
	syl	Du:al Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the secret Austro-German alliance against Russia (1879) later expanded to the Triple Alliance.
dual carriageway	0.
	syl	du:al car:riage+way
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a road on which traffic travelling in opposite directions is separated by a central strip of turf, etc. U.S. name: {divided highway}.
dualism	1.
	syl	du:al+ism
	pron	<1dju:*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being twofold or double.
dualism	2.
	syl	du:al+ism
	pron	<1dju:*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine, as opposed to idealism and materialism, that reality consists of two basic principles, usually taken to be mind and matter. Compare {monism, pluralism}.
dualism	3.a.
	syl	du:al+ism
	pron	<1dju:*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that the universe has been ruled from its origins by two conflicting powers, one good and one evil, both existing as equally ultimate first causes.
dualism	3.b.
	syl	du:al+ism
	pron	<1dju:*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that there are two personalities, one human and one divine, in Christ. &- {#!du@.al+ist} &- {du@.al+#!is+tic} &- {@!du@.al+#!is+ti+cal+ly}
dualities	infl
	head	duality
	syl	du:al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duality	1.
	syl	du:al+i:ty
	pron	<dju:1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being two or in two parts; dichotomy.
duality	2.
	syl	du:al+i:ty
	pron	<dju:1@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the property or phenomenon associated with matter and electromagnetic radiation and characterized by the fact that some properties are best explained by a wave theory and others by a corpuscular theory.
duality	3.
	syl	du:al+i:ty
	pron	<dju:1@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the interchangeability of the roles of the point and the plane in statements and theorems in projective geometry.
Dual Monarchy	0.
	syl	Du:al Mon+ar+chy
	pos	n.
	def	the monarchy of Austria-Hungary from 1867 to 1918.
dual-purpose	0.
	syl	du:al-pur:pose
	pos	adj.
	def	having or serving two functions.
dub	ety	Old English dubbian; related to Old Norse dubba to dub a knight, Old High German tubili plug, peg
dubs	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dubs
	pos	d^b; vb.
dubbing	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dub+bing
	pos	d^b; vb.
dubbed	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dubbed.
	pos	d^b; vb.
dub	H1.1.
	syl	dub
	pos	d^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest (a person) with knighthood by the ritual of tapping on the shoulder with a sword.
dub	H1.2.
	syl	dub
	pos	d^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest with a title, name, or nickname.
dub	H1.3.
	syl	dub
	pos	d^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress (leather) by rubbing.
dub	H1.4.
	syl	dub
	pos	d^b; vb.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to dress (a fly).
dub	H1.5.
	syl	dub
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a drum.
dub	ety	C20: shortened from #7double 
dubs	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dubs
	pos	vb.
dubbing	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dub+bing
	pos	vb.
dubbed	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dubbed.
	pos	vb.
dub	H2.1.
	syl	dub
	pos	vb.
	qual	Films.
	usage	d^b
	def	to alter the soundtrack of (an old recording, film, etc.).
dub	H2.2.
	syl	dub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Films.
	usage	d^b
	def	to substitute for the soundtrack of (a film) a new soundtrack, esp. in a different language.
dub	H2.3.
	syl	dub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Films.
	usage	d^b
	def	to provide (a film or tape) with a soundtrack.
dub	H2.4.
	syl	dub
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	usage	d^b
	def	the new sounds added.
dub	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
dub	H3.1.
	syl	dub
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	d^b
	def	a clumsy or awkward person or player.
dubs	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dubs
	pos	vb.
dubbing	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dub+bing
	pos	vb.
dubbed	infl
	head	dub
	syl	dubbed.
	pos	vb.
dub	H3.2.
	syl	dub
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	d^b
	def	to bungle (a shot, etc.), as in golf.
dub	ety	C16: Scottish dialect dubbe; related to Middle Low German dobbe 
dub	H4.0.
	syl	dub
	pos	d^b; n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a pool of water; puddle.
Dubai	0.
	syl	Du+bai
	pron	<du:1bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheikdom in the NE Arab Emirates, consisting principally of the port of Dubai, on the Persian Gulf: oilfields. Pop.: 75000 (1972 est.).
Comtesse	infl
	head	Du Barry
	syl	Com:tesse
	pron	<k*~c1tes>
	pos	n.
Du Barry	0.
	syl	Du Bar:ry
	pron	<dju:1b@ri>, French <dy> <ba1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1743-93; mistress of Louis XV guillotined in the French Revolution.
dubbin	ety	C18: from dub to dress leather; see #7dub %1
dubbing	alt
	head	dubbin
	or	dubbin
	syl	dub+bing
	pos	n.
dubbin	0.
	or	dubbing
	syl	dub+bin
	pron	<1d^bin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a greasy mixture of tallow and oil applied to leather to soften it and make it waterproof.
dubbing	H1.1.
	syl	dub+bing
	pron	<1d^biG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	the replacement of a soundtrack in one language by one in another language.
dubbing	H1.2.
	syl	dub+bing
	pron	<1d^biG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	the combination of several soundtracks into a single track.
dubbing	H1.3.
	syl	dub+bing
	pron	<1d^biG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	the addition of a soundtrack to a film or broadcast.
dubbing	H2.1.
	syl	dub+bing
	pron	<1d^biG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	the dressing for an artificial fly.
dubbing	H2.2.
	syl	dub+bing
	pron	<1d^biG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dubbin}.
Alexander	infl
	head	Dubvcek
	syl	A:le:xan:der
	pron	<1alAksand%@r>
	pos	n.
Dubvcek	0.
	syl	Dub:*vcek
	pron	Czech <1dupCek>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, Czechoslovak statesman. His reforms as first secretary of the Czechoslovak Communist Party (1968-69) prompted the Russian occupation (1968) and his enforced resignation.
du Bellay	0.
	syl	du Bel:lay
	qual	French
	def	dy b$e#!l$e) See (Joachim du) {Bellay}.
dubiety	ety	C18: from Late Latin dubiet*_as, from Latin dubius #7dubious 
dubiosity	alt
	head	dubiety
	or	dubiety
	syl	du+bi+os+i:ty
	pron	<2dju:bi1ositi>
	pos	n.
dubieties	infl
	head	dubiety
	syl	du+bi+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dubiety	1.
	or	dubiosity
	syl	du+bi+e:ty
	pron	<dju:1bIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being doubtful.
dubiety	2.
	or	dubiosity
	syl	du+bi+e:ty
	pron	<dju:1bIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a doubtful matter.
dubious	ety	C16: from Latin dubius wavering
dubious	1.
	syl	du+bi+ous
	pron	<1dju:bi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by or causing doubt.
	exam	1	a dubious reply.
dubious	2.
	syl	du+bi+ous
	pron	<1dju:bi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsettled in mind; uncertain; doubtful.
dubious	3.
	syl	du+bi+ous
	pron	<1dju:bi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of doubtful quality; untrustworthy.
	exam	1	a dubious reputation.
dubious	4.
	syl	du+bi+ous
	pron	<1dju:bi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not certain in outcome.
dubiously	sub
	head	dubious
	syl	du+bi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
dubiousness	sub
	head	dubious
	syl	du+bi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
dubitable	ety	C17: from Latin dubit*_are to #7doubt 
dubitable	0.
	syl	du+bi+ta:ble
	pron	<1dju:bit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to doubt.
dubitably	sub
	head	dubitable
	syl	du+bi+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
dubitation	0.
	syl	du+bi+ta+tion
	pron	<2dju:bi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {doubt}.
Dublin	1.
	syl	Dub+lin
	pron	<1d^blin>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Republic of Ireland, on {Dublin Bay}: under English rule from 1171 until 1922; commercial and cultural centre; contains one of the world's largest breweries and exports whiskey, stout, and agricultural produce. Pop.: 567866 (1971). Gaelic name: {Baile *'Atha Cliath}.
Dublin	2.
	syl	Dub+lin
	pron	<1d^blin>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in E Ireland, in Leinster on the Irish Sea: mountainous in the south but low-lying in the north and centre. County seat: Dublin. Pop.: 862219 (1971). Area: 922 sq. km (356 sq. miles).
Dublin Bay prawn	0.
	syl	Dub+lin Bay prawn
	pos	n.
	def	a large prawn usually used in a dish of scampi.
dubonnet	ety	from D#7ubonnet 
dubonnet	0.a.
	syl	du+bon+net
	pron	<dju:1bonA>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purplish-red colour.
dubonnet	0.b.
	syl	du+bon+net
	pron	<dju:1bonA>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a dubonnet coat.
Dubonnet	0.
	syl	Du+bon+net
	pron	<dju:1bonA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a sweet usually red ap*'eritif wine flavoured with quinine and bark.
Dubrovnik	0.
	syl	Du+brov+nik
	pron	<du1brovnik>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Yugoslavia, in Croatia on the Dalmatian coast: an important commercial centre in the Middle Ages; tourist centre. Pop.: 30000 (1972 est.). Former Italian name (until 1918): {Ragusa}.
Jean	infl
	head	Dubuffet
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Dubuffet	0.
	syl	Du:buf:fet
	pron	French <dyby1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, French painter, inspired by graffiti and the untrained art of children and psychotics.
ducal	ety	C16: from French, from Late Latin duc*_alis of a leader, from dux leader
ducal	0.
	syl	du+cal
	pron	<1dju:kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a duke or duchy.
ducally	sub
	head	ducal
	syl	du+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ducat	ety	C14: from Old French, from Old Italian ducato coin stamped with the doge's image, from duca doge, from Latin dux leader
ducat	1.
	syl	duc+at
	pron	<1d^k*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various former European gold or silver coins, esp. those used in Italy or the Netherlands.
ducat	2.
	syl	duc+at
	pron	<1d^k*t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any coin or money.
Duccio di Buoninsegna	0.
	syl	Duc:cio di Buo:nin:se:gna
	pron	Italian <1dutCo> <dE> <2bwonin1sA$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	??1255-??1318, Italian painter; founder of the Sienese school.
duce	ety	C20: from Italian, from Latin dux 
duce	0.
	syl	du:ce
	pron	<1du:Ci>, Italian <1du:CA>
	pos	n.
	def	leader.
Il	infl
	head	Duce
	syl	Il.
	pos	n.
Duce	0.
	syl	Du:ce
	pron	Italian <1du:CA>
	pos	n.
	def	the title assumed by Benito Mussolini as leader of Fascist Italy (1922-43).
Marcel	infl
	head	Duchamp
	syl	Mar:cel
	pron	<mar1sel>
	pos	n.
Duchamp	0.
	syl	Du:champ
	pron	French <dy1S?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1968, U.S. painter and sculptor, born in France; noted as a leading exponent of Dada. His best-known work is (1912).
duchess	ety	C14: from Old French duchesse, feminine of duc #7duke 
duchess	1.
	syl	duch+ess
	pron	<1d^Cis>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a duke.
duchess	2.
	syl	duch+ess
	pron	<1d^Cis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who holds the rank of duke in her own right.
duchy	ety	C14: from Old French duche, from duc #7duke 
duchies	infl
	head	duchy
	syl	duch:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duchy	0.
	syl	duch:y
	pron	<1d^Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory of a duke or duchess; dukedom.
duck	ety	Old English d*_uce duck, diver; related to #7duck %2
ducks	infl
	head	duck
	or	duck
	syl	ducks
	pos	d^k; n.
	mod	pl.
duck	infl
	or	ducks
	syl	duck.
	pos	d^k; n.
	mod	pl.
duck	H1.1.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	any of various small aquatic birds of the family typically having short legs, webbed feet, and a broad blunt bill: order
duck	H1.2.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	the flesh of this bird, used as food.
duck	H1.3.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	the female of such a bird, as opposed to the male (drake).
duck	H1.4.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	any other bird of the family including geese, and swans.
duck	H1.5.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	Also: {ducks}. dear or darling: used as a term of endearment or of general address.
duck	H1.6.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, esp. one regarded as odd or endearing.
duck	H1.7.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a score of nothing by a batsman.
like water off a duck's back	8.
	head	duck
	syl	like water off a duck's back.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without effect.
take to something like a duck to water	9.
	head	duck
	syl	take to something like a duck to water.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become adept at or attracted to something very quickly.
duck	ety	C14: related to Old High German t*_uhhan to dive, Middle Dutch d*_uken 
duck	H2.1.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; vb.
	def	to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away, esp. so as to escape observation or evade a blow.
duck	H2.2.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; vb.
	def	to submerge or plunge suddenly and often briefly under water.
duck	H2.3.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to dodge or escape (a person, duty, etc.).
duck	H2.4.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to play a low card when possessing a higher one rather than trying to win a trick.
duck	H2.5.
	syl	duck
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of ducking.
ducker	sub
	head	duck
	syl	duck+er
	pos	n.
duck	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch doek; related to Old High German tuoh cloth
duck	H3.0.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave, used for clothing, tents, etc.
duck	ety	C20: from code name DUKW
duck	H4.0.
	syl	duck
	pos	d^k; n.
	def	an amphibious vehicle used in World War II.
duck-billed platypus	0.
	syl	duck-billed plat:y+pus
	pos	n.
	def	an amphibious egg-laying mammal, of E Australia, having dense fur, a broad bill and tail, and webbed feet: family Sometimes shortened to {duckbill, platypus}. See also {monotreme}.
duckboard	0.
	syl	duck+board
	pron	<1d^k2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board or boards laid so as to form a floor or path over wet or muddy ground.
duck-egg blue	0.a.
	syl	duck-egg blue
	pos	n.
	def	a pale greenish-blue colour.
duck-egg blue	0.b.
	syl	duck-egg blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	duck-egg blue walls.
duck hawk	0.
	syl	duck hawk
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of peregrine falcon, occurring in North America.
ducking stool	0.
	syl	duck+ing stool
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a chair or stool used for the punishment of offenders by plunging them into water.
duckling	0.
	syl	duck+ling
	pron	<1d^kliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young duck.
ducks	0.
	syl	ducks
	pos	n.
	mod	d^ks; pl.
	def	clothing made of duck, esp. white trousers for sports.
ducks and drakes	1.
	syl	ducks and drakes
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which a flat stone is bounced across the surface of water.
make ducks and drakes of	2.
	head	ducks and drakes
	or	play (at) ducks and drakes with
	syl	make ducks and drakes of
	qual	Informal.
	def	to use recklessly; squander or waste.
duck's arse	0.
	syl	duck's arse
	pos	n.
	def	a type of haircut in which the hair is trimmed and swept back to resemble a duck's tail. Also called: {D.A}.
duck soup	0.
	syl	duck soup
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	something that is easy to do.
duckweed	0.
	syl	duck+weed
	pron	<1d^k2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small stemless aquatic plants of the family esp. any of the genus that have rounded leaves and occur floating on still water in temperate regions.
duckie	alt
	head	ducky
	or	ducky
	syl	duck:ie
	pron	<1d^ki>
duckies	infl
	head	ducky
	syl	duck:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ducky	1.
	or	duckie
	syl	duck:y
	pron	<1d^ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	darling or dear: used as a term of endearment among women, but now often used in imitation of the supposed usage of homosexual men.
ducky	2.
	or	duckie
	syl	duck:y
	pron	<1d^ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	delightful; fine.
duct	ety	C17: from Latin ductus a leading (in Medieval Latin: aqueduct), from d*_ucere to lead
duct	1.
	syl	duct
	pos	d^kt; n.
	def	a tube, pipe, or canal by means of which a substance, esp. a fluid or gas, is conveyed.
duct	2.
	syl	duct
	pos	d^kt; n.
	def	any bodily passage, esp. one conveying secretions or excretions.
duct	3.
	syl	duct
	pos	d^kt; n.
	def	a narrow tubular cavity in plants, often containing resin or some other substance.
duct	4.
	syl	duct
	pos	d^kt; n.
	def	Also called: {conduit}. a channel or pipe carrying electric cable or wires.
duct	5.
	syl	duct
	pos	d^kt; n.
	def	a passage through which air can flow, as in air conditioning.
duct	6.
	syl	duct
	pos	d^kt; n.
	def	the ink reservoir in a printing press.
ductless	sub
	head	duct
	syl	duct+less
	pos	adj.
ductile	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin ductilis, from d*_ucere to lead
ductile	1.
	syl	duc+tile
	pron	<1d^ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a metal, such as gold or copper
	def	able to sustain large deformations without fracture and able to be hammered into sheets or drawn out into wires.
ductile	2.
	syl	duc+tile
	pron	<1d^ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be moulded; pliant; plastic.
ductile	3.
	syl	duc+tile
	pron	<1d^ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily led or influenced; tractable.
ductilely	sub
	head	ductile
	syl	duc+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
ductility	sub
	head	ductile
	or	ductileness
	syl	duc+til+i:ty
	pron	<d^k1tiliti>
	pos	n.
ductileness	sub
	head	ductile
	or	ductility
	syl	duc+tile+ness
	pos	n.
ductless gland	0.
	syl	duct+less gland
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	See {endocrine gland}.
dud	ety	C15 (in the sense: an article of clothing, a thing, used disparagingly): of unknown origin
dud	1.
	syl	dud
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	d^d
	def	a person or thing that proves ineffectual or a failure.
dud	2.
	syl	dud
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	d^d
	def	a shell, etc., that fails to explode.
dud	3.
	syl	dud
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	d^d
	def	clothes or other personal belongings. {~}
dud	4.
	syl	dud
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	d^d
	def	failing in its purpose or function.
dude	ety	C19: of unknown origin
dude	1.
	syl	dude
	pron	<dju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Western U.S.
	def	a city dweller, esp. one holidaying on a ranch.
dude	2.
	syl	dude
	pron	<dju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	a dandy.
dude	3.
	syl	dude
	pron	<dju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	any person.
dudish	sub
	head	dude
	syl	dud+ish
	pos	adj.
dudishly	sub
	head	dude
	syl	dud+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
dudeen	ety	C19: from Irish d*_uid*_in a little pipe, from d*_ud pipe
dudeen	0.
	syl	du+deen
	pron	<du:1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a clay pipe with a short stem.
dude ranch	0.
	syl	dude ranch
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a ranch used as a holiday resort offering activities such as riding and camping.
dudgeon	ety	C16: of unknown origin
dudgeon	H1.0.
	syl	dudg+eon
	pron	<1d^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anger or resentment (archaic, except in the phrase {in high dudgeon}) .
dudgeon	ety	C15: from Anglo-Norman digeon, of obscure origin
dudgeon	H2.1.
	syl	dudg+eon
	pron	<1d^J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a wood used in making the handles of knives, etc.
dudgeon	H2.2.
	syl	dudg+eon
	pron	<1d^J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dagger, knife, etc., with a dudgeon hilt.
Dudley	H1.0.
	syl	Dud+ley
	pron	<1d^dli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in the West Midlands: wrought-iron industry. Pop.: 185535 (1971).
Robert	infl
	head	Dudley
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Dudley	H2.0.
	syl	Dud:ley
	pron	<1d^dli>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Earl of) {Leicester}.
due	ety	C13: from Old French deu, from devoir to owe, from Latin deb*_ere; see #7debt, debit #e Usage. There is considerable controversy over the use of due to and owing to as compound prepositions equivalent to because of. Careful users of English prefer because of or on account of, at least in formal contexts, and restrict due to its adjectival function. There is no dispute about the postpositive adjectival use of due to to mean caused by (the error was due to carelessness) , but owing to is not ordinarily used in this way.
due	1.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	immediately payable.
due	2.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	owed as a debt, irrespective of any date for payment.
due	3.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	requisite; fitting; proper.
due	4.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	adequate or sufficient; enough.
due	5.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	expected or appointed to be present or arrive.
	exam	1	the train is now due.
due to	6.
	head	due
	syl	due to.
	def	attributable to or caused by.
due	7.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is owed, required, or due.
give (a person) his due	8.
	head	due
	syl	give (a person) his due.
	def	to give or allow what is deserved or right.
due	9.
	syl	due
	pron	<dju:>
	pos	adv.
	def	directly or exactly; straight.
	exam	1	a course due west.
due bill	0.
	syl	due bill
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a document acknowledging indebtedness, exchangeable for goods or services.
duel	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin duellum, from Latin, poetical variant of bellum war; associated by folk etymology with Latin duo two
duel	1.
	syl	du:el
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a prearranged combat with deadly weapons between two people following a formal procedure in the presence of seconds and traditionally fought until one party was wounded or killed, usually to settle a quarrel involving a point of honour.
duel	2.
	syl	du:el
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest or conflict between two persons or parties.
duels	infl
	head	duel
	or	duels
	syl	du:els
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
duelling	infl
	head	duel
	or	dueling
	syl	du:el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
duelled	infl
	head	duel
	or	dueled
	syl	du:elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dueling	infl
	head	duel
	or	duelling
	syl	du:el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
dueled	infl
	head	duel
	or	duelled
	syl	du:eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
duel	3.
	syl	du:el
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fight in a duel.
duel	4.
	syl	du:el
	pron	<1dju:*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to contest closely.
dueller	sub
	head	duel
	or	duellist
	syl	du:el+ler
	pos	n.
duellist	sub
	head	duel
	or	dueller
	syl	du:el+list
	pos	n.
duello	ety	C16: from Italian; see #7duel 
duellos	infl
	head	duello
	syl	du+el+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duello	1.
	syl	du+el+lo
	pron	<dju:1el*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of duelling.
duello	2.
	syl	du+el+lo
	pron	<dju:1el*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the code of rules for duelling.
duenna	ety	C17: from Spanish due?~na, from Latin domina lady, feminine of dominus master
duenna	0.
	syl	du+en+na
	pron	<dju:1en*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spain and Portugal, etc.
	def	an elderly woman retained by a family to act as governess and chaperon to young girls.
due process of law	0.
	syl	due pro+cess of law
	pos	n.
	def	the administration of justice in accord?!ance with established rules and principles.
Duero	0.
	syl	Due:ro
	pron	< 1dwAro>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for the {Douro}.
dues	0.
	syl	dues
	pron	<dju:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	charges, as for membership of a club or organization; fees.
duet	ety	C18: from Italian duetto a little duet, from duo duet, from Latin: two
duette	alt
	head	duet
	or	duet
	syl	du+ette
	pron	<1dju:et>, <dju:1et>
	pos	n.
duet	1.
	or	duette
	syl	du:et
	pron	<1dju:et>, <dju:1et>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. for instru?!mental compositions): {duo}. a musical composition for two performers or voices.
duet	2.
	or	duette
	syl	du:et
	pron	<1dju:et>, <dju:1et>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of closely connected individuals; duo.
duettist	sub
	head	duet
	syl	du:1et+tist
	pos	n.
duff	ety	C19: Northern English variant of #7dough 
duff	H1.1.
	syl	duff
	pos	d^f; n.
	def	a thick flour pudding, often flavoured with currants, citron, etc., and boiled in a cloth bag.
	exam	1	plum duff.
up the duff	2.
	head	duff
	syl	up the duff.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
	def	pregnant.
duff	ety	C19: probably back formation from #7duffer 
duff	H2.1.
	syl	duff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	d^f
	def	to change the appearance of or give a false appearance to (old or stolen goods); fake.
duff	H2.2.
	syl	duff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.; Austral.
	usage	d^f
	def	to steal (cattle), altering the brand.
duff	H2.3.
	syl	duff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	d^f
	def	Also: {sclaff}. to bungle a shot by hitting the ground behind the ball.
duff	H2.4.
	syl	duff
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	usage	d^f
	def	bad or useless, as by not operating correctly; dud.
	exam	1	a duff engine.
duff	ety	C20: special use of #7duff %1
duff	H3.0.
	syl	duff
	pos	d^f; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the rump or buttocks.
duffel	ety	C17: after Duffel, Belgian town
duffle	alt
	head	duffel
	or	duffel
	syl	duf+fle
	pron	<1d^fL>
	pos	n.
duffel	1.
	or	duffle
	syl	duf+fel
	pron	<1d^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy woollen cloth with a thick nap.
duffel	2.
	or	duffle
	syl	duf+fel
	pron	<1d^fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	equipment or supplies, esp. those of a camper.
duffel bag	0.
	syl	duf+fel bag
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical drawstring canvas bag, originally used esp. by sailors for carrying personal articles.
duffel coat	0.
	syl	duf+fel coat
	pos	n.
	def	a knee-length or short wool coat, usually with a hood and fastened with toggles.
duffer	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
duffer	1.
	syl	duf+fer
	pron	<1d^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dull or incompetent person.
duffer	2.
	syl	duf+fer
	pron	<1d^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	something worthless.
duffer	3.
	syl	duf+fer
	pron	<1d^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a peddler or hawker.
duffer	4.a.
	syl	duf+fer
	pron	<1d^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mine that proves unproductive.
duffer	4.b.
	syl	duf+fer
	pron	<1d^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who steals cattle.
duff up	0.
	syl	duff up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to beat or thrash (a person) severely.
Raoul	infl
	head	Dufy
	syl	Ra:oul
	pron	<ra1ul>
	pos	n.
Dufy	0.
	syl	Du:fy
	pron	French <dy1fi>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1953, French painter and designer whose style is characterized by swift calligraphic draughtsmanship and bright colouring.
dug	H1.0.
	syl	dug
	pos	d^g; vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {dig}.
dug	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish d@agge to coddle, Gothic daddjan to give suck
dug	H2.1.
	syl	dug
	pos	d^g; n.
	def	the nipple, teat, udder, or breast of a female mammal.
dug	H2.2.
	syl	dug
	pos	d^g; n.
	def	a human breast, esp. when old and withered.
Du Gard	0.
	syl	Du Gard
	qual	French
	def	dy #!gar) See (Roger) {Martin du Gard}.
dugong	ety	C19: from Malay duyong 
dugong	0.
	syl	du+gong
	pron	<1du:goG>
	pos	n.
	def	a whalelike sirenian mammal, occurring in shallow tropical waters from E Africa to Australia: family
dugout	1.
	syl	dug+out
	pron	<1d^g2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a canoe, made by hollowing out a log.
dugout	2.
	syl	dug+out
	pron	<1d^g2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a covered excavation dug to provide shelter.
dugout	3.
	syl	dug+out
	pron	<1d^g2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a retired officer, former civil servant, etc., recalled to employment.
dugout	4.
	syl	dug+out
	pron	<1d^g2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	the place where players wait when not on the field.
Bertrand	infl
	head	Du Guesclin
	syl	Ber:trand
	pron	<ber1tr?~a>
	pos	n.
Du Guesclin	0.
	syl	Du Gues:clin
	pron	; French <dy gA1kl*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	??1320-80, French military leader; as constable of France (1370-80), he helped to drive the English from France.
Georges	infl
	head	Duhamel
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Duhamel	0.
	syl	Du:ha:mel
	pron	French <dya1mel>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1966, French novelist, poet, and dramatist; author of (1933-45).
duiker	ety	C18: via Afrikaans from Dutch duiker diver, from duiken to dive; see #7duck %2
duyker	alt
	head	duiker
	or	duiker
	syl	duy+ker
	pron	<1dIk*>
	pos	n.
duikers	infl
	head	duiker
	or	duiker
	syl	dui+kers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duiker	infl
	or	duikers
	syl	dui+ker.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duiker	1.
	or	duyker
	syl	dui+ker
	pron	<1dIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {duikerbok}. any small antelope of the genera and occurring throughout Africa south of the Sahara, having short straight backward-pointing horns, pointed hooves, and an arched back.
duiker	2.
	or	duyker
	syl	dui+ker
	pron	<1dIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	any of several cormorants, esp. the long-tailed shag
Duisburg	0.
	syl	Duis+burg
	pron	German <1dy:sburk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia at the confluence of the Rivers Rhine and Ruhr: one of the world's largest and busiest inland ports. Pop.: 435281 (1974 est.).
duka	ety	C20: from Swahili
duka	0.
	syl	du:ka
	pron	<1du:ka>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a shop; store.
Paul	infl
	head	Dukas
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Dukas	0.
	syl	Du:kas
	pron	French <dy1ka>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1935, French composer best known for the orchestral scherzo (1897).
duke	ety	C12: from Old French duc, from Latin dux leader
duke	1.
	syl	duke
	pron	<dju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a nobleman of high rank: in the British Isles standing above the other grades of the nobility.
duke	2.
	syl	duke
	pron	<dju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the prince or ruler of a small principality or duchy.
dukedom	1.
	syl	duke+dom
	pron	<1dju:kd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {duchy}.
dukedom	2.
	syl	duke+dom
	pron	<1dju:kd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the title, rank, or position of a duke.
dukes	ety	C19: from Duke of Yorks rhyming slang for forks (fingers)
dukes	0.
	syl	dukes
	pron	<dju:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the fists.
Dukhobors	0.
	syl	Du+kho+bors
	pron	<1du:k*u2bc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {Doukhobors}.
dulcet	ety	C14: from Latin dulcis sweet
dulcet	0.
	syl	dul+cet
	pron	<1d^lsit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound
	def	soothing or pleasant; sweet.
dulcetly	sub
	head	dulcet
	syl	dul+cet+ly
	pos	adv.
dulcetness	sub
	head	dulcet
	syl	dul+cet+ness
	pos	n.
dulciana	ety	C18: from Latin dulcis sweet
dulciana	0.
	syl	dul+ci+an:a
	pron	<2d^lsi1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-toned organ stop, controlling metal pipes of narrow scale.
dulcify	ety	C16: from Late Latin dulcific*_are, from Latin dulcis sweet+ facere to make
dulcifies	infl
	head	dulcify
	syl	dul+ci+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dulcifying	infl
	head	dulcify
	syl	dul+ci+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dulcified	infl
	head	dulcify
	syl	dul+ci+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dulcify	1.
	syl	dul+ci+fy
	pron	<1d^lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make pleasant or agreeable.
dulcify	2.
	syl	dul+ci+fy
	pron	<1d^lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for {sweeten}.
dulcification	sub
	head	dulcify
	syl	dul+ci+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
dulcimer	ety	C15: from Old French doulcemer, from Old Italian dolcimelo, from dolce sweet, from Latin dulcis+-melo, perhaps from Greek melos song
dulcimer	1.
	syl	dul+ci+mer
	pron	<1d^lsim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a tuned percussion instrument consisting of a set of strings of graduated length stretched over a sounding board and struck with a pair of hammers.
dulcimer	2.
	syl	dul+ci+mer
	pron	<1d^lsim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an instrument used in U.S. folk music, consisting of an elliptical body, a fretted fingerboard, and usually three strings plucked with a goose quill.
dulcinea	ety	C18: from the name of Don Quixote's mistress Dulcinea del Toboso in Cervantes' novel; from Spanish dulce sweet
dulcinea	0.
	syl	dul+cin:e:a
	pron	<2d^lsi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's sweetheart.
dulia	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin: service, from Greek douleia slavery, from doulos slave
dulia	0.
	syl	du+li:a
	pron	<1dju:li*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the veneration accorded to saints in the Roman Catholic and Eastern Churches, as contrasted with hyperdulia and latria.
dull	ety	Old English dol; related to Old Norse dul conceit, Old High German tol foolish, Greek tholeros confused
dull	1.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	slow to think or understand; stupid.
dull	2.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	lacking in interest.
dull	3.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	lacking in perception or the ability to respond; insensitive.
dull	4.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	lacking sharpness; blunt.
dull	5.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	not acute, intense, or piercing.
dull	6.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	not bright or clear; cloudy.
dull	7.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	not active, busy, or brisk.
dull	8.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	lacking in spirit or animation; listless.
dull	9.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	usage	of colour
	def	lacking brilliance or brightness; sombre.
dull	10.
	syl	dull
	pos	d^l; adj.
	def	not loud or clear; muffled.
dull	11.
	syl	dull
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dull.
dullish	sub
	head	dull
	syl	dull+ish
	pos	adj.
dullness	sub
	head	dull
	or	dulness
	syl	dull+ness
	pos	n.
dulness	sub
	head	dull
	or	dullness
	syl	dul+ness
	pos	n.
dully	sub
	head	dull
	syl	dul+ly
	pos	adv.
dullard	0.
	syl	dull+ard
	pron	<1d^l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull or stupid person.
John Foster	infl
	head	Dulles
	syl	John Fos:ter.
	pos	n.
Dulles	0.
	syl	Dul:les
	pron	<1d^lis>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1959, U.S. statesman and lawyer; secretary of state (1953-59).
dullsville	1.
	syl	dulls+ville
	pron	<1d^lzvil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a thing, place, or activity that is boring or dull.
dullsville	2.
	syl	dulls+ville
	pron	<1d^lzvil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the state of being bored.
dulosis	ety	C20: from Greek: enslave?!ment, from doulos slave &- du+lot+ic (dju$:#!l$At$Ik) adj.
dulosis	0.
	syl	du+lo+sis
	pron	<dju:1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a practice of some ants, in which one species forces members of a different species to do the work of the colony. Also called: {helotism}.
dulse	ety	C17: from Old Irish duilesc seaweed
dulse	0.
	syl	dulse
	pos	d^ls; n.
	def	any of several seaweeds, esp. that occur on rocks and have large red edible fronds.
Duluth	0.
	syl	Du+luth
	pron	<d*1lu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Minnesota, at the W end of Lake Superior. Pop.: 100578 (1970).
duly	ety	C14: see #7due, -#7ly 
duly	1.
	syl	du:ly
	pron	<1dju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a proper or fitting manner.
duly	2.
	syl	du:ly
	pron	<1dju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the proper time; punctually.
duma	ety	C20: from duma thought, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic d*_oms judgment
douma	alt
	head	duma
	or	duma
	syl	dou+ma
	pron	Russian. <1dum*>
	pos	n.
duma	1.
	or	douma
	syl	du+ma
	pron	Russian. <1dum*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Russian history.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	the elective legislative assembly established by Tsar Nicholas II in 1905: overthrown by the Bolsheviks in 1917.
duma	2.
	or	douma
	syl	du+ma
	pron	Russian. <1dum*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Russian history.
	usage	before 1917
	def	any official assembly or council.
Alexandre	1.
	head	Dumas
	syl	A:le:xan:dre
	pron	<alek1s?~adr>
	def	known as 1802-70, French novelist and dramatist, noted for his historical romances (1844) and (1844).
Dumas	2.
	syl	Du:mas
	pron	French <dy1ma>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {A@.le@.xan@.dre}, known as 1824-95, French novelist and dramatist, noted esp. for the play he adapted from an earlier novel, (1852).
Jean-Baptiste Andr'e	3.
	head	Dumas
	syl	Jean-Bap:tiste An:dr*'e
	pron	<Z?~a>, <batist> <?~a1drA>
	def	1800-84, French chemist, noted for his research on vapour density and atomic weight.
Daphne	1.
	head	Du Maurier
	syl	Daph:ne.
	def	born 1907, English novelist; author of (1938) and (1951).
Du Maurier	2.
	syl	Du Mau:ri:er
	pron	<dju:> <1mori2A>
	pos	n.
	def	her grandfather, {George Lou@.is Pal@.mel@.la Bus@.son} (#!p@alm$el$$ #!bju$:s#N). 1834-96, English novelist, caricaturist, and illustrator; author of (1891) and (1894).
dumb	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse dumbr, Gothic dumbs, Old High German tump 
dumb	1.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	lacking the power to speak, either because of defects in the vocal organs or because of hereditary deafness; mute.
dumb	2.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	lacking the power of human speech.
	exam	1	dumb animals.
dumb	3.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	temporarily lacking or bereft of the power to speak.
	exam	1	struck dumb.
dumb	4.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	refraining from speech; uncommunicative.
dumb	5.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	produc?!ing no sound; silent.
	exam	1	a dumb piano.
dumb	6.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	made, done, or per?!formed without speech.
dumb	7.a.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	slow to understand; dim-witted.
dumb	7.b.
	syl	dumb
	pos	d^m; adj.
	def	foolish; stupid.
dumbly	sub
	head	dumb
	syl	dumb+ly
	pos	adv.
dumbness	sub
	head	dumb
	syl	dumb+ness
	pos	n.
dumb ague	0.
	syl	dumb a:gue
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular form of malarial fever (ague) lacking the typically symptomatic chill.
Dumbarton	0.
	syl	Dum+bar+ton
	pron	<d^m1ba:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Scotland, in Strathclyde region near the confluence of the Rivers Leven and Clyde: centred around the {Rock of Dumbarton}, an important stronghold since ancient times; shipbuilding, engineering, and distilling. Pop.: 25640 (1971).
Dumbarton Oaks	0.
	syl	Dum+bar+ton Oaks
	pron	<1d^mba:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	an estate in the District of Columbia in the U.S: scene of conferences in 1944 concerned with creating the United Nations.
dumbbell	1.
	syl	dumb+bell
	pron	<1d^m2bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Gymnastics, etc.
	def	an exercising weight consisting of a single bar with a heavy ball or disc at either end.
dumbbell	2.
	syl	dumb+bell
	pron	<1d^m2bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a fool.
dumb-cane	0.
	syl	dumb-cane
	pos	n.
	def	an aroid plant, that occurs in the West Indies and induces speechlessness in anyone who chews the stem.
dumbfound	ety	C17: from #7dumb+ (#7con) #7found 
dumfound	alt
	head	dumbfound
	or	dumbfound
	syl	dum+found
	pron	<d^m1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
dumbfound	0.
	or	dumfound
	syl	dumb+found
	pron	<d^m1faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike dumb with astonishment; amaze.
dumb show	1.
	syl	dumb show
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a play acted in pantomime, popular in early English drama.
dumb show	2.
	syl	dumb show
	pos	n.
	def	meaningful gestures; mime.
dumbstricken	alt
	head	dumbstruck
	or	dumbstruck
	syl	dumb+strick:en
	pos	adj.
dumbstruck	0.
	or	dumbstricken
	syl	dumb+struck
	pron	<1d^m2str^k>
	pos	adj.
	def	tempo?!rarily deprived of speech through shock or surprise.
dumbwaiter	1.a.
	syl	dumb+wait:er
	pron	<1d^m2wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand placed near a dining table to hold food.
dumbwaiter	1.b.
	syl	dumb+wait:er
	pron	<1d^m2wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolving circular tray placed on a table to hold food. U.S. name: {lazy Susan}.
dumbwaiter	2.
	syl	dumb+wait:er
	pron	<1d^m2wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lift for carrying food, rubbish, etc., between floors.
dumdum	ety	C19: named after Dum-Dum, town near Calcutta where these bullets were made
dumdum	0.
	syl	dum+dum
	pron	<1d^m2d^m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft-nosed or hollow-nosed small-arms bullet that expands on impact and inflicts extensive laceration. Also: {dumdum bullet}.
Dumfries	1.
	syl	Dum+fries
	pron	<d^m1frEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Scotland, administrative centre of Dumfries and Galloway region on the River Nith. Pop.: 29384 (1971).
Dumfries	2.
	syl	Dum+fries
	pron	<d^m1frEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county in S Scotland, on the Solway Firth, now part of Dumfries and Galloway region: the Southern Uplands in the north slope down to the coast; chiefly agricultural.
Dumfries and Galloway Region	0.
	syl	Dum+fries and Gal+lo+way Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in SW Scotland. Administrative centre: Dumfries. Pop.: 143585 (1976 est.). Area: 6475 sq. km (2500 sq. miles).
dummy	ety	C16: see #7dumb, {-#7y %3}
dummies	infl
	head	dummy
	syl	dum+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dummy	1.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure representing the human form, used for displaying clothes, in a ventriloquist's act, as a target, etc.
dummy	2.a.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy or imitation of an object, often lacking some essential feature of the original.
dummy	2.b.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dummy drawer.
dummy	3.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
dummy	4.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Deroga?!tory, slang.
	def	a person without the power of speech; mute.
dummy	5.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who says or does nothing.
dummy	6.a.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who appears to act for himself while acting on behalf of another.
dummy	6.b.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dummy buyer.
dummy	7.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a blank round.
dummy	8.a.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the hand exposed on the table by the declarer's partner and played by the declarer.
dummy	8.b.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the declarer's partner.
dummy	9.a.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a prototype of a proposed book, indicating the general appearance and dimensions of the finished product.
dummy	9.b.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a designer's layout of a page indicating the positions for illustrations, etc.
dummy	10.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a feigned pass or move in a sport such as football or rugby.
dummy	11.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rubber teat for babies to suck or bite on. U.S. equivalent: {pacifier}.
dummy	12.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	counterfeit; sham.
dummy	13.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a card game
	def	played with one hand exposed or unplayed.
dummies	infl
	head	dummy
	syl	dum+mies
	pos	vb.
dummying	infl
	head	dummy
	syl	dum+my+ing
	pos	vb.
dummied	infl
	head	dummy
	syl	dum+mied.
	pos	vb.
dummy	14.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare a dummy of a proposed book, page, etc.
dummy	15.
	syl	dum+my
	pron	<1d^mi>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {sell (someone) a dummy}. to use a dummy pass in order to trick an opponent.
dummy variable	0.
	syl	dum+my var:i+a:ble
	pos	n.
	def	a variable or constant appearing in a mathematical expression that can be replaced by any arbitrary variable or constant, not occurring in the expression, without affecting the value of the whole.
dumortierite	ety	C19: named after Eug*`ene Dumortier, 19th-century French palaeontologist who discovered it
dumortierite	0.
	syl	du+mor+ti+e:rite
	pron	<dju:1mc:ti*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard fibrous blue or green mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium borosilicate. Formula: Al\8BSi\3O\1\9(OH).
dump	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian dumpa to fall suddenly, Middle Low German dumpeln to duck
dump	H1.1.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	def	to drop, fall, or let fall heavily or in a mass.
dump	H1.2.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to empty (objects or material) out of a container.
dump	H1.3.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	def	to unload, empty, or make empty (a container), as by tilting or overturning.
dump	H1.4.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dispose of.
dump	H1.5.a.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	def	to market (goods) in bulk and at low prices.
dump	H1.5.b.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	def	to offer for sale large quantities of (goods) on foreign markets at low prices in order to maintain a high price in the home market and obtain a share of the foreign markets.
dump	H1.6.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store (supplies, arms, etc.) temporarily.
dump	H1.7.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Austral. of a wave
	def	to hurl a swimmer or surfer down.
dump	H1.8.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to compact (bales of wool) by hydraulic pressure.
dump	H1.9.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to record (the contents of part or all of the memory) on a storage device, such as magnetic tape, at a series of points during a computer run.
dump	H1.10.a.
	syl	dump
	pos	n.
	def	a place or area where waste materials are dumped.
dump	H1.10.b.
	syl	dump
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	rubbish dump.
dump	H1.11.
	syl	dump
	pos	n.
	def	a pile or accumulation of rubbish.
dump	H1.12.
	syl	dump
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dumping.
dump	H1.13.
	syl	dump
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dirty or unkempt place.
dump	H1.14.
	syl	dump
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a place where weapons, supplies, etc., are stored.
dumper	sub
	head	dump
	syl	dump+er
	pos	n.
dump	ety	C16: see #7damp 
dump	H2.0.
	syl	dump
	pos	d^mp; n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a mournful song; lament.
dumpling	ety	C16: dump-, perhaps variant of #7{lump %1}#7+ {-#7ling %1}
dumpling	1.
	syl	dump+ling
	pron	<1d^mpliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ball of dough cooked and served with stew.
dumpling	2.
	syl	dump+ling
	pron	<1d^mpliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a pudding consisting of a ball of dough filled with fruit.
	exam	1	apple dumpling.
dumpling	3.
	syl	dump+ling
	pron	<1d^mpliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short plump person.
dumps	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch domp haze, mist; see #7damp 
dumps	0.
	syl	dumps
	pos	n.
	mod	d^mps; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of melancholy or depression (esp. in the phrase {down in the dumps}) .
dumper-truck	alt
	head	dump truck
	or	dump truck
	syl	dump:er-truck
	pos	n.
dump truck	0.
	or	dumper-truck
	syl	dump truck
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tipper truck}.
dumpy	ety	C18: perhaps related to #7dumpling 
dumpier	infl
	head	dumpy
	syl	dump:i+er
	pos	adj.
dumpiest	infl
	head	dumpy
	syl	dump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dumpy	H1.0.
	syl	dump:y
	pron	<1d^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	short and plump; squat.
dumpily	sub
	head	dumpy
	syl	dump:i+ly
	pos	adv.
dumpiness	sub
	head	dumpy
	syl	dump:i+ness
	pos	n.
dumpy	ety	C17: from C16 dump; see #7dumps 
dumpish	alt
	head	dumpy
	or	dumpy
	syl	dump+ish
	pron	<1d^mpi>
	pos	adj.
dumpy	H2.0.
	or	dumpish
	syl	dump:y
	pron	<1d^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in low spirits; depressed; morose.
dumpy level	0.
	syl	dump:y lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a levelling instrument consisting of a horizontal telescope with various rotational arrangements and a spirit level.
Dumyat	0.
	syl	Dum+yat
	pron	<dum1j@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name for {Damietta}.
dun	ety	C17: of unknown origin
duns	infl
	head	dun
	syl	duns
	pos	d^n; vb.
dunning	infl
	head	dun
	syl	dun+ning
	pos	d^n; vb.
dunned	infl
	head	dun
	syl	dunned.
	pos	d^n; vb.
dun	H1.1.
	syl	dun
	pos	d^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press or importune (a debtor) for the payment of a debt.
dun	H1.2.
	syl	dun
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a hired agent, who importunes another for the payment of a debt.
dun	H1.3.
	syl	dun
	pos	n.
	def	a demand for payment, esp. one in writing.
dun	ety	Old English dunn; related to Old Norse dunna wild duck, Middle Irish doun dark; see #7dusk 
dun	H2.1.
	syl	dun
	pos	d^n; n.
	def	a brownish-grey colour.
dun	H2.2.
	syl	dun
	pos	d^n; n.
	def	a horse of this colour.
dun	H2.3.
	syl	dun
	pos	d^n; n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an immature adult mayfly, esp. one of the genus
dunner	infl
	head	dun
	syl	dun+ner
	pos	adj.
dunnest	infl
	head	dun
	syl	dun+nest.
	pos	adj.
dun	H2.4.
	syl	dun
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dun colour.
dun	H2.5.
	syl	dun
	pos	adj.
	def	dark and gloomy.
Duna	0.
	syl	Du:na
	pron	<1dunc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for the {Danube}.
Dunaburg	0.
	syl	D*"u+na+burg
	pron	<1dy:na2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name (until 1893) for {Daugavpils}.
Dunaj	0.
	syl	Du+naj
	pron	<1dunaj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for the {Danube}.
Jean Henri	infl
	head	Dunant
	syl	Jean Hen:ri
	pron	<Z?~a> <?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Dunant	0.
	syl	Du:nant
	pron	French <dy1n?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1828-1910, Swiss humanitarian, founder of the International Red Cross (1864): shared the Nobel peace prize 1901.
Dunvarea	0.
	syl	Du+n*va+rea
	pron	<1dun*rja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rumanian name for the {Danube}.
Dunbar	H1.0.
	syl	Dun+bar
	pron	<d^n1ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE Scotland, in Lothian region: scene of Cromwell's defeat of the Scots (1650). Pop.: 4586 (1971).
William	infl
	head	Dunbar
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Dunbar	H2.0.
	syl	Dun:bar
	pron	<d^n1ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	??1460-??1520, Scottish poet, noted for his satirical and humorous verse.
Dunbarton	0.
	syl	Dun+bar+ton
	pron	<d^n1ba:tN>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of W Scotland, now part of Strathclyde region.
Isadora	infl
	head	Duncan
	syl	Is:a:do:ra.
	pos	n.
Duncan	0.
	syl	Dun:can
	pron	<1d^Gk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1927, U.S. dancer and choreographer, who influenced modern ballet by introducing greater freedom of movement.
Duncan I	0.
	syl	Dun:can I
	pron	<1d^Gk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1040, king of Scotland (1034-40); murdered by Macbeth.
Duncan Phyfe	0.
	syl	Dun:can Phyfe
	pron	<1d^Gk*n> <1fIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. furniture.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or in the manner of Duncan Phyfe, esp. in that which followed the Sheraton and Directoire styles.
dunce	ety	C16: from Dunses or Dunsmen, term of ridicule applied to the followers of John D#7uns S#7cotus especially by 16th-century humanists
dunce	0.
	syl	dunce
	pos	d^ns; n.
	def	a person who is stupid or slow to learn.
duncelike	sub
	head	dunce
	syl	dunce+2like
	pos	adj.
dunce's cap	alt
	head	dunce cap
	or	dunce cap
	syl	dunce's cap
	pos	n.
dunce cap	0.
	or	dunce's cap
	syl	dunce cap
	pos	n.
	def	a conical paper hat, formerly placed on the head of a dull child at school.
Dundalk	0.
	syl	Dun+dalk
	pron	<d^n1dc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Ireland, on {Dundalk Bay}: county town of Co. Louth. Pop.: 23816 (1971).
Dundee	0.
	syl	Dun+dee
	pron	<d^n1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Scotland, administrative centre of Tayside region on the Firth of Tay: centre of the British jute industry. Pop.: 182084 (1971).
Dundee cake	0.
	syl	Dun+dee cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a fairly rich fruit cake decorated with almonds.
dunderhead	ety	C17: probably from Dutch donder thunder+#7head ; compare #7blockhead 
dunderpate	alt
	head	dunderhead
	or	dunderhead
	syl	dun:der+pate
	pos	n.
dunderhead	0.
	or	dunderpate
	syl	dun:der+head
	pron	<1d^nd*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid or slow-witted person; dunce.
dunderheaded	sub
	head	dunderhead
	syl	dun:der+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
dunderheadedness	sub
	head	dunderhead
	syl	dun:der+2head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
dune	ety	C18: via Old French from Middle Dutch d*_une; see #7down %3
dune	0.
	syl	dune
	pron	<dju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mound or ridge of drifted sand, occurring on the sea coast and in deserts.
Dunedin	0.
	syl	Dun+e:din
	pron	<d^n1Edin>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, on SE South Island: founded (1848) by Scottish settlers. Pop.: 83600 (1974 est.).
Dunfermline	0.
	syl	Dun+ferm+line
	pron	<d^n1fR:mlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Scotland, in SW Fife: ruined palace, a former residence of Scottish kings. Pop.: 49882 (1971).
dun fly	0.
	syl	dun fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a drab-coloured artificial fly intended to simulate the larva of various insects, esp. the mayfly.
dung	ety	Old English: prison; related to Old High German tunc cellar roofed with dung, Old Norse dyngja manure heap
dung	1.a.
	syl	dung
	pron	<d^G>
	pos	n.
	def	excrement, esp. of animals; manure.
dung	1.b.
	syl	dung
	pron	<d^G>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	dung cart.
dung	2.
	syl	dung
	pron	<d^G>
	pos	n.
	def	something filthy.
dung	3.
	syl	dung
	pron	<d^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (ground) with manure.
dungy	sub
	head	dung
	syl	dung:y
	pos	adj.
dungaree	ety	C17: from Hindi dungr*_i, after Dungr*_i, district of Bombay, where this fabric originated
dungaree	1.
	syl	dun+ga+ree
	pron	<2d^Gg*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse cotton fabric used chiefly for work clothes, etc.
dungaree	2.a.
	syl	dun+ga+ree
	pron	<2d^Gg*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a suit of workman's overalls made of this material.
dungaree	2.b.
	syl	dun+ga+ree
	pron	<2d^Gg*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's playsuit.
dungaree	3.
	syl	dun+ga+ree
	pron	<2d^Gg*1rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	trousers.
dungas	0.
	syl	dun:gas
	pron	<1d^Gg*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {dungarees}.
chafer	alt
	head	dung beetle
	or	dung beetle
	syl	chaf+er
	pos	n.
dung beetle	0.
	or	chafer
	syl	dung bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of the various beetles of the family and related families that feed on or breed in dung.
Dungeness	0.
	syl	Dun+ge+ness
	pron	<2d^nJ*1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a low shingle headland on the S coast of England, in Kent: lighthouse.
dungeon	ety	C14: from Old French donjon; related to Latin dominus master
dungeon	1.
	syl	dun+geon
	pron	<1d^nJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a close prison cell, often underground.
dungeon	2.
	syl	dun+geon
	pron	<1d^nJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {donjon}.
dunghill	1.
	syl	dung+hill
	pron	<1d^G2hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a heap of dung.
dunghill	2.
	syl	dung+hill
	pron	<1d^G2hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a foul place, condition, or person.
dunite	ety	C19: named after Dun Mountain, a mountain in New Zealand where it is abundant
dunite	0.
	syl	dun+ite
	pron	<1d^nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an ultrabasic igneous rock consisting mainly of olivine.
duniwassal	ety	C16: from Gaelic duine man+ uasal noble
duniwassal	0.
	syl	du+ni+was+sal
	pron	<1du:ni2was*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a minor noble?!man.
dunk	ety	C20: from Pennsylvania Dutch, from Middle High German dunken, from Old High German dunk*_on; see #7duck %2#7, tinge 
dunk	1.
	syl	dunk
	pron	<d^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dip (bread, etc.) in tea, soup, etc., before eating.
dunk	2.
	syl	dunk
	pron	<d^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to submerge or be submerged in liquid.
dunker	sub
	head	dunk
	syl	dunk+er
	pos	n.
Dunker	ety	C18: from German Tunker, ducker
Dunkard	alt
	head	Dunker
	or	Dunker
	syl	Dun+kard
	pron	<1d^Gk*d>
	pos	n.
Dunker	0.
	or	Dunkard
	syl	Dunk+er
	pron	<1d^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the German Baptist Brethren.
Dunkerque	0.
	syl	Dun+kerque
	pron	French <d*~@o1kerk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N France, on the Strait of Dover: scene of the evacuation of British and other Allied troops after the fall of France in 1940; industrial centre with an oil refinery and naval shipbuilding yards. Pop.: 83759 (1975). English name: {Dunkirk}.
Dun Laoghaire	0.
	syl	Dun Laoghai:re
	pron	<d^n 1le*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Ireland, on Dublin Bay. Pop.: 53171 (1971). Former names: {Dunleary} (until 1821), {Kingstown} (1821-1921).
dunlin	ety	C16: #7dun %2#7+ -#7ling %1
dunlin	0.
	syl	dun+lin
	pron	<1d^nlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sandpiper, (or of northern and arctic regions, having a brown back and black breast in summer. Also called: {red-backed sandpiper}.
John Boyd	infl
	head	Dunlop
	syl	John Boyd.
	pos	n.
Dunlop	0.
	syl	Dun:lop
	pron	<1d^nlop>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1921, Scottish veterinary surgeon, who devised the first successful pneumatic tyre, which was manufactured by the company named after him.
dunnage	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
dunnage	0.
	syl	dun+nage
	pron	<1d^niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	loose material used for packing cargo.
dunnakin	ety	of obscure origin; but perhaps related to #7dung 
dunnakin	0.
	syl	dun+na+kin
	pron	<1d^n*kin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a lavatory. Also called: {dunny}.
dunnite	ety	C20: named after Colonel B. W. Dunn (1860-1936), American army officer who invented it
dunnite	0.
	syl	dun+nite
	pron	<1d^nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive containing ammonium picrate.
dunno	0.
	syl	dun+no
	pron	<d^1n*u>, <du->, <d*->
	usage	Slang. contraction of I
	def	do not know.
dunnock	ety	C15: from #7dun %2+-#7ock 
dunnock	0.
	syl	dun+nock
	pron	<1d^n*k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hedge sparrow}.
dunny	ety	C20: of obscure origin; but see #7dunnakin 
dunnies	infl
	head	dunny
	syl	dun+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dunny	1.
	syl	dun+ny
	pron	<1d^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a cellar or basement.
dunny	2.
	syl	dun+ny
	pron	<1d^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	another word for {dunnakin}.
dunny	3.a.
	syl	dun+ny
	pron	<1d^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a lavatory.
dunny	3.b.
	syl	dun+ny
	pron	<1d^ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dunny roll;
	exam	2	a dunny seat.
Jean	infl
	head	Dunois
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z*~a>
	pos	n.
Dunois	0.
	syl	Du:nois
	pron	French <dy1nwa>
	pos	n.
	def	Comte de Dunois, called ??1403-68, French military commander, who defended Orl*'eans against the English until the siege was raised by Joan of Arc (1429).
Dunoon	0.
	syl	Du+noon
	pron	<d*1nu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in W Scotland, in central Strathclyde on the Firth of Clyde. Pop.: 9824 (1971).
th Baron	infl
	head	Dunsany
	syl	18th Bar:on
	pos	n.
Dunsany	0.
	syl	Dun:sa:ny
	pron	<d^n1sAni>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1878-1957, Irish dramatist and short-story writer.
Dunsinane	0.
	syl	Dun+si+nane
	pron	<1d^nsi2nAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill in central Scotland, in the Sidlaw Hills: the ruined fort at its summit is regarded as Macbeth's castle. Height: 303 m (1012 ft.).
John	infl
	head	Duns Scotus
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Duns Scotus	0.
	syl	Duns Scot:us
	pron	<1d^nz> <1skot*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??1265-1308, Scottish scholastic theologian and Franciscan priest: opposed the the?!ology of St. Thomas Aquinas. See also {Scotism}.
Dunstable	H1.0.
	syl	Dun+sta+ble
	pron	<1d^nst*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in SE central England, in central Bedfordshire. Pop.: 31790 (1971).
John	infl
	head	Dunstable
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Dunstable	H2.0.
	syl	Dun:sta:ble
	pron	<1d^nst*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1453, English composer, esp. of motets and mass settings, noted for his innovations in harmony and rhythm.
Saint	infl
	head	Dunstan
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Dunstan	0.
	syl	Dun:stan
	pron	<1d^nst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??909-988 #7a.d., English prelate and statesman; archbishop of Canterbury (959-988). He revived monasticism in England on Benedictine lines and promoted education. Feast day: May 19.
dunt	ety	C15: perhaps variant of #7dint 
dunt	1.
	syl	dunt
	pron	<d^nt, dunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a blow; thump.
dunt	2.
	syl	dunt
	pron	<d^nt, dunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	the injury caused by such a blow.
dunt	3.
	syl	dunt
	pron	<d^nt, dunt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to strike or hit.
Duntroon	0.
	syl	Dun+troon
	pron	<d^n1tru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of Canberra: seat of the Royal Military College of Australia.
duo	ety	C16: via Italian from Latin: two
duos	infl
	head	duo
	or	dui
	syl	du:os
	pron	<1dju:E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dui	infl
	head	duo
	or	duos
	syl	du:i
	pron	<1dju:E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duo	1.a.
	syl	du:o
	pron	<1dju:*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of performers.
duo	1.b.
	syl	du:o
	pron	<1dju:*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {duet}.
duo	2.
	syl	du:o
	pron	<1dju:*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of actors, entertainers, etc.
duo	3.
	syl	du:o
	pron	<1dju:*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a pair of closely connected individuals.
duo-	ety	from Latin
duo-	0.
	syl	du:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating two.
	exam	1	duotone.
duodecimal	1.
	syl	du:o+dec:i+mal
	pron	<2dju:*u1desim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to twelve or twelfths.
duodecimal	2.
	syl	du:o+dec:i+mal
	pron	<2dju:*u1desim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a twelfth.
duodecimal	3.
	syl	du:o+dec:i+mal
	pron	<2dju:*u1desim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the numbers used in a duodecimal number system. &- {@!du@.o+#!dec@.i+mal+ly}
duodecimo	ety	C17: from Latin phrase in duodecim*_o in twelfth, from duodecim twelve
duodecimos	infl
	head	duodecimo
	syl	du:o+dec:i+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duodecimo	1.
	syl	du:o+dec:i+mo
	pron	<2dju:*u1desi2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper into twelve leaves. Also called: {twelvemo}. Often written: {12mo, 12?%}.
duodecimo	2.
	syl	du:o+dec:i+mo
	pron	<2dju:*u1desi2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of this size.
duodenary	ety	C17: from Latin duod*_en*_arius containing twelve
duodenary	0.
	syl	du:o+de:na+ry
	pron	<2dju:*1dEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the number 12; duodecimal.
duodenitis	0.
	syl	du:o+de:ni+tis
	pron	<2dju:*udi1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the duodenum.
duodenum	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, shortened from intestinum duodenum digitorum intestine of twelve fingers' length, from Latin duod*_en*_i twelve each &- @!du@.o+#!denal adj.
duona	infl
	head	duodenum
	or	duonas
	syl	du:o+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duonas	infl
	head	duodenum
	or	duona
	syl	du:o+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duodenum	0.
	syl	du:o+de:num
	pron	<2dju:*u1dEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the first part of the small intestine, between the stomach and the jejunum.
duolog	alt
	head	duologue
	or	duologue
	syl	du:o+log
	pron	<1dju:*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
duologue	1.
	or	duolog
	syl	du:o+logue
	pron	<1dju:*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or all of a play in which the speaking roles are limited to two actors.
duologue	2.
	or	duolog
	syl	du:o+logue
	pron	<1dju:*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {dialogue}.
duomo	ety	Italian, literally: dome
duomos	infl
	head	duomo
	syl	duo+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duomo	0.
	syl	duo+mo
	pron	<1dw*um*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cathedral.
duotone	1.
	syl	du:o+tone
	pron	<1dju:*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a process for producing halftone illustrations using two shades of a single colour or black and a colour.
duotone	2.
	syl	du:o+tone
	pron	<1dju:*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a picture produced by this process.
dup	ety	C16: contraction of #7do %1#7+up 
dups	infl
	head	dup
	syl	dups
	pos	d^p; vb.
	mod	tr.
dupping	infl
	head	dup
	syl	dup+ping
	pos	d^p; vb.
	mod	tr.
dupped	infl
	head	dup
	syl	dupped.
	pos	d^p; vb.
	mod	tr.
dup	0.
	syl	dup
	pos	d^p; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	to open.
dup	0.
	syl	dup.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	duplicate.
Henri	infl
	head	Duparc
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<*~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Duparc	0.
	syl	Du:parc
	pron	French <dy1park>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1848-1933, French composer of songs noted for their sad brooding quality.
dupatta	0.
	syl	du+pat+ta
	pron	<du1p^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarf worn in India.
dupe	ety	C17: from French, from Old French duppe, contraction of de huppe of (a) hoopoe (from Latin upupa) ; from the bird's reputation for extreme stupidity
dupe	1.
	syl	dupe
	pron	<dju:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is easily deceived.
dupe	2.
	syl	dupe
	pron	<dju:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who unwittingly serves as the tool of another person or power.
dupe	3.
	syl	dupe
	pron	<dju:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive, esp. by trickery; make a dupe or tool of; cheat; fool.
dupable	sub
	head	dupe
	syl	dup+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dupability	sub
	head	dupe
	syl	dup+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
duper	sub
	head	dupe
	syl	dup+er
	pos	n.
dupery	sub
	head	dupe
	syl	dup+er:y
	pos	n.
dupion	ety	C19: from French doupion, from Italian doppione double
dupion	0.
	syl	du+pi:on
	pron	<1dju:pi*n>, <-1pEcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a silk fabric made from the threads of double cocoons.
duple	ety	C16: from Latin duplus twofold, double
duple	1.
	syl	du+ple
	pron	<1dju:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {double}.
duple	2.
	syl	du+ple
	pron	<1dju:pL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of time or music
	def	having two beats in a bar.
Dupleix	0.
	syl	Du:pleix
	pron	French <dy1pleks>
	pos	n.
	def	Marquis {Jo@.seph Fran@.*,cois} (#foz$ef fr*~a#!swa). 1697-1763, French governor general in India (1742-54). His plan to establish a French empire in India was frustrated by Clive.
Duplessis-Mornay	0.
	syl	Du:ples:sis-Mor:nay
	pron	French <dyplesimcr1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of (Philippe de) {Mornay}.
duplet	1.
	syl	du+plet
	pron	<1dju:plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of electrons shared between two atoms in a covalent bond.
duplet	2.
	syl	du+plet
	pron	<1dju:plit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of two notes played in the time of three.
duple time	0.
	syl	du+ple time
	pos	n.
	def	musical time with two beats in each bar.
duplex	ety	C19: from Latin: twofold, from duo two+ -plex -#7fold 
duplex	1.
	syl	du+plex
	pron	<1dju:pleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a duplex apartment or house.
duplex	2.
	syl	du+plex
	pron	<1dju:pleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	having two parts.
duplex	3.
	syl	du+plex
	pron	<1dju:pleks>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	having pairs of components of independent but identical function.
duplex	4.
	syl	du+plex
	pron	<1dju:pleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting the transmission of simultaneous signals in both directions in a radio or telecommunications channel. Compare {diplex, {simplex} (sense 1)}.
duplexity	sub
	head	duplex
	syl	du+1plex+i:ty
	pos	n.
duplex apartment	0.
	syl	du+plex a+part+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an apartment on two floors.
duplex house	0.
	syl	du+plex house
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a house divided into two separate dwellings. Also called: {semidetached}.
duplicate	ety	C15: from Latin duplic*_are to double, from duo two+ plic*_are to fold
duplicate	1.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	copied exactly from an original.
duplicate	2.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	identical.
duplicate	3.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing as a pair or in pairs; twofold.
duplicate	4.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	def	an exact copy; double.
duplicate	5.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	def	something additional or supplementary of the same kind.
duplicate	6.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	def	two exact copies (esp. in the phrase {in duplicate}) . {~} (#!dju$:pl$I?!@!ke$It).
duplicate	7.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a replica of.
duplicate	8.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do or make again.
duplicate	9.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make in a pair; make double.
duplicate	10.
	syl	du+pli+cate
	pron	<1dju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to reproduce by dividing into two identical parts.
	exam	1	the chromosomes duplicated in mitosis.
duplicable	sub
	head	duplicate
	syl	du+pli+ca:ble
	pron	<1dju:plik*bL>
	pos	adj.
duplicability	sub
	head	duplicate
	syl	du+pli+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
duplicately	sub
	head	duplicate
	syl	du+pli+cate+ly
	pos	adv.
duplicative	sub
	head	duplicate
	syl	du+pli+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
duplicate bridge	0.
	syl	du+pli+cate bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a form of contract bridge in which a team of four players in two pairs plays identical hands at two separate tables.
duplication	1.
	syl	du+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2dju:pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of duplicating or the state of being duplicated.
duplication	2.
	syl	du+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2dju:pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy; duplicate.
duplicator	0.
	syl	du+pli+ca+tor
	pron	<1dju:pli2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for making replicas of an original, such as a machine using a stencil wrapped on an ink-loaded drum.
duplicity	ety	C15: from Old French duplicite, from Late Latin duplicit*_as a being double, from Latin #7duplex  &- du+#!plic+it+ous adj.
duplicities	infl
	head	duplicity
	syl	du+plic+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duplicity	0.
	syl	du+plic+i:ty
	pron	<dju:1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	deception; double-dealing.
dupondius	ety	from Latin, from duo two+ pondus weight
dupondii	infl
	head	dupondius
	syl	du+pon+di:i
	pron	<-di2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dupondius	0.
	syl	du+pon+di:us
	pron	<dju:1pondi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a brass coin of ancient Rome worth half a sesterce.
duppy	ety	C18: probably of African origin
duppies	infl
	head	duppy
	syl	dup+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duppy	0.
	syl	dup+py
	pron	<1d^pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a spirit or ghost.
Marcel	infl
	head	Dupr'e
	syl	Mar:cel
	pron	<mar1sel>
	pos	n.
Dupr'e	0.
	syl	Du:pr*'e
	pron	French <dy1prA>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1971, French organist and composer, noted as an improviser.
Duque de Caxias	0.
	syl	Du+que de Ca+xi+as
	pron	Portuguese <1dukA>, Portuguese <de> <ka1Sias>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, near Rio de Janeiro. Pop.: 256582 (1970).
Dur	0.
	syl	Dur.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Durham.
durable	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin d*_ur*_abilis, from d*_ur*_are to last; see #7endure 
durable	0.
	syl	du+ra:ble
	pron	<1dju*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	long-lasting; enduring.
	exam	1	a durable fabric.
durability	sub
	head	durable
	or	durableness
	syl	du+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
durableness	sub
	head	durable
	or	durability
	syl	du+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
durably	sub
	head	durable
	syl	du+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
durable goods	0.
	syl	du+ra:ble goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	goods, such as most producer goods and some consumer goods, that require infrequent replacement. Compare {perishables}. Also called: {durables}.
durable press	0.a.
	syl	dur+a:ble press
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {permanent press}.
durable press	0.b.
	syl	dur+a:ble press
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	durable-press skirts.
Duralumin	0.
	syl	Du+ral:u+min
	pron	<dju1r@ljumin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a light strong aluminium alloy containing 3.5-4.5 per cent of copper with small quantities of silicon, magnesium, and manganese; used in aircraft manufacture.
dura mater	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin, hard mother
dura mater	0.
	syl	du:ra ma+ter
	pron	<1dju*r*> <1mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost and toughest of the three membranes (see {meninges}) covering the brain and spinal cord. Often shortened to {dura}.
duramen	ety	C19: from Latin: hardness, from d*_ur*_are to harden
duramen	0.
	syl	du+ra+men
	pron	<dju1rAmen>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {heartwood}.
durance	ety	C15: from Old French, from durer to last, from Latin d*_ur*_are 
durance	1.
	syl	du+rance
	pron	<1dju*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	imprisonment.
durance	2.
	syl	du+rance
	pron	<1dju*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	duration.
Durance	0.
	syl	Du+rance
	pron	French <dy1r*~as>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S France, rising in the Alps and flowing generally southwest into the Rh*^one. Length: 304 km (189 miles).
Durango	1.
	syl	Du+ran+go
	pron	<dju1r@Gg*u>, Spanish <du1raGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in N central Mexico: high plateau, with the Sierra Madre Occidental in the west; irrigated agriculture (esp. cotton) and rich mineral resources. Capital: Durango. Pop.: 939208 (1970). Area: 119648 sq. km (46662 sq. miles).
Durango	2.
	syl	Du+ran+go
	pron	<dju1r@Gg*u>, Spanish <du1raGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW central Mexico, capital of Durango state: mining centre. Pop.: 191034 (1975 est.). Official name: {Victoria de Durango}.
duration	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin d*_ur*_ati*_o, from Latin d*_ur*_are to last
duration	0.
	syl	du+ra+tion
	pron	<dju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of time that something lasts, or continues.
durational	sub
	head	duration
	syl	du+1ra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
durative	1.
	syl	du+ra+tive
	pron	<1dju*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting an aspect of verbs that includes the imperfective and the progressive.
durative	2.a.
	syl	du+ra+tive
	pron	<1dju*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the durative aspect of a verb.
durative	2.b.
	syl	du+ra+tive
	pron	<1dju*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a verb in this aspect.
Durazzo	0.
	syl	Du+raz+zo
	pron	<du1rattso>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Durr*"es}.
Durban	0.
	syl	Dur+ban
	pron	<1dR:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E South Africa, in E Natal on the Indian Ocean: University of Natal (1909); resort and industrial centre, with oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop.: 495458 (1970).
durbar	ety	C17: from Hindi darb*_ar court, from Persian, from dar door+ b*_ar entry, audience
durbar	0.a.
	syl	dur+bar
	pron	<1dR:ba:>, <2dR:1ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the court of a native ruler or a governor in India and British Colonial West Africa.
durbar	0.b.
	syl	dur+bar
	pron	<1dR:ba:>, <2dR:1ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a lev*'ee at such a court.
Duren	0.
	syl	D*"u+ren
	pron	German <1dy:r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 53800 (1970).
Albrecht	infl
	head	Durer
	syl	Al:brecht
	pron	<1albre*,ct>
	pos	n.
Durer	0.
	syl	D*"u:rer
	pron	German <1dy:r*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1471-1528, German painter and engraver, regarded as the greatest artist of the German Renaissance and noted particularly as a draughtsman and for his copper engravings and woodcuts.
duress	ety	C14: from Old French duresse, from Latin d*_uritia hardness, from d*_urus hard
duress	1.
	syl	du+ress
	pron	<dju1res>, <dju*->
	pos	n.
	def	compulsion by use of force or threat; constraint; coercion (often in the phrase {under duress) }.
duress	2.
	syl	du+ress
	pron	<dju1res>, <dju*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the illegal exercise of coercion.
duress	3.
	syl	du+ress
	pron	<dju1res>, <dju*->
	pos	n.
	def	confinement; imprisonment.
Durex	infl
	syl	Du+rex.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Durex	1.
	syl	Du+rex
	pron	<1dju*reks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a brand of condom.
Durex	2.
	syl	Du+rex
	pron	<1dju*reks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.; Austral.
	def	a brand of adhesive tape.
durgah	0.
	syl	dur+gah
	pron	<1dR:ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {dargah}.
Durham	1.
	syl	Dur+ham
	pron	<1d^r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NE England, on the North Sea: rises to the N Pennines in the west, with a coalfield to the east. Administrative centre: Durham. Pop.: 610400 (1976 est.). Area: 2496 sq. km (964 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Dur}.
Durham	2.
	syl	Dur+ham
	pron	<1d^r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE England, administrative centre of Co. Durham, on the River Wear: Norman cathedral; 11th-century castle (founded by William the Conqueror), now occupied by the University of Durham (1832). Pop.: 24744 (1971).
Durham	3.
	syl	Dur+ham
	pron	<1d^r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of shorthorn cattle. See {shorthorn}.
durian	ety	C16: from Malay, from duri thorn
durion	alt
	head	durian
	or	durian
	syl	du+ri+on
	pron	<1dju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
durian	1.
	or	durion
	syl	du+ri:an
	pron	<1dju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a SE Asian bombacaceous tree, having edible oval fruits with a hard spiny rind.
durian	2.
	or	durion
	syl	du+ri:an
	pron	<1dju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which has an offensive smell but a pleasant taste.
during	ety	C14: from duren to last, ultimately from Latin dur*_are to last
during	1.
	syl	dur+ing
	pron	<1dju*riG>
	pos	prep.
	def	concurrently with (some other activity).
	exam	1	kindly don't sleep during my lectures&!
during	2.
	syl	dur+ing
	pron	<1dju*riG>
	pos	prep.
	def	within the limit of (a period of time).
	exam	1	during the day.
'Emile	infl
	head	Durkheim
	syl	*'E:mile
	pron	<A1mil>
	pos	n.
Durkheim	0.
	syl	Durk:heim
	pron	<1dR:khIm>, French <dyr1kem>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1917, French sociologist, whose pioneering works include (1893).
durmast	ety	C18: probably alteration of dun mast; see #7dun %2#7, mast %2
durmast oak	alt
	head	durmast
	or	durmast
	syl	durmast oak
	pron	<1dR:2ma:st>
	pos	n.
durmast	1.
	or	durmast oak
	syl	dur+mast
	pron	<1dR:2ma:st>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sessile oak}. a large Eurasian oak tree, with lobed leaves and sessile acorns. Compare {pedunculate oak}.
durmast	2.
	or	durmast oak
	syl	dur+mast
	pron	<1dR:2ma:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the heavy elastic wood of this tree, used in building and cabinetwork.
duro	ety	from Spanish, shortened from peso duro hard peso, ultimately from Latin d*_urus hard
duros	infl
	head	duro
	syl	du:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duro	0.
	syl	du:ro
	pron	<1du*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the silver peso of Spain or Spanish America.
Duroc	ety	C19: from Duroc, name of a stallion owned by the man who developed this breed
Duroc	0.
	syl	Du+roc
	pron	<1dju*rok>
	pos	n.
	def	an American breed of red lard pig.
durra	ety	C18: from Arabic dhurah grain
doura	infl
	head	durra
	or	dourah
	syl	dou+ra
	pron	<1du*r*>
	pos	n.
dourah	infl
	head	durra
	or	doura
	syl	dou+rah
	pron	<1du*r*>
	pos	n.
durra	0.
	syl	dur+ra
	pron	<1d^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World variety of sorghum, with erect hairy flower spikes and round seeds: cultivated for grain and fodder. Also called: {Guinea corn, Indian millet}.
Lawrence (George) 	infl
	head	Durrell
	syl	Law:rence (George) .
	pos	n.
Durrell	0.
	syl	Dur:rell
	pron	<1d^r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, English poet and novelist; author of of novels, consisting of (1957), (1958), (1958), and (1960).
Friedrich	infl
	head	Durrenmatt
	syl	Frie:drich
	pron	<1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Durrenmatt	0.
	syl	D*"ur:ren:matt
	pron	<1dyr*n2mat>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, Swiss dramatist and writer of detective stories, noted for his grotesque and paradoxical treatment of the modern world: author of (1956) and (1962).
Durres	0.
	syl	Dur+r*"es
	pron	<1durr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Albania, on the Adriatic. Pop.: 53800 (1970). Ancient names: {Epidamnus, Dyrrachium}. Italian name: {Durazzo}.
durst	0.
	syl	durst
	pron	<dR:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {dare}.
durum	ety	C20: short for New Latin tr*_iticum d*_urum, literally: hard wheat
durum wheat	alt
	head	durum
	or	durum
	syl	du+rum wheat
	pron	<1dju*r*m>
	pos	n.
durum	0.
	or	durum wheat
	syl	du+rum
	pron	<1dju*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of wheat, with a high gluten content, cultivated mainly in the Mediterranean region, and used chiefly to make pastas.
durzi	ety	C19: from Hindi, from Persian darzi from darz sewing
durzi	0.
	syl	dur+zi
	pron	<1dR:rzi>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian tailor.
Dushanbe	0.
	syl	Du+shan+be
	pron	<du:1Sa:nbi>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Tadzhik SSR. Pop.: 436000 (1975 est.). Former name (1929-61): {Stalinabad}.
dusk	ety	Old English dox; related to Old Saxon dosan brown, Old High German tusin yellow, Norwegian dusmen misty, Latin fuscus dark brown
dusk	1.
	syl	dusk
	pos	d^sk; n.
	def	twilight or the darker part of twilight.
dusk	2.
	syl	dusk
	pos	d^sk; n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	gloom; shade.
dusk	3.
	syl	dusk
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	shady; gloomy.
dusk	4.
	syl	dusk
	pos	vb.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to make or become dark.
duskier	infl
	head	dusky
	syl	dusk:i+er
	pos	adj.
duskiest	infl
	head	dusky
	syl	dusk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dusky	1.
	syl	dusk:y
	pron	<1d^ski>
	pos	adj.
	def	dark in colour; swarthy.
dusky	2.
	syl	dusk:y
	pron	<1d^ski>
	pos	adj.
	def	dim.
duskily	sub
	head	dusky
	syl	dusk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
duskiness	sub
	head	dusky
	syl	dusk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Dusseldorf	0.
	syl	D*"us+sel+dorf
	pron	<1dus*l2dc:f>, German <1dys*l2dcrf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia, on the Rhine: commercial centre of the Rhine-Ruhr industrial area. Pop.: 628498 (1974 est.).
dust	ety	Old English d*_ust; related to Danish dyst flour dust, Middle Dutch d*_ust dust, meal dust, Old High German tunst storm
dust	1.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	dry fine powdery material, such as particles of dirt, earth or pollen.
dust	2.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	a cloud of such fine particles.
dust	3.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	the powdery particles to which something is thought to be reduced by death, decay, or disintegration.
dust	4.a.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	the mortal body of man.
dust	4.b.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	the corpse of a dead person.
dust	5.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	the earth; ground.
dust	6.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disturbance; fuss (esp. in the phrases {kick up a dust, raise a dust) }.
dust	7.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	something of little or no worth.
dust	8.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	usage	Informal. in mining parlance
	def	silicosis or any similar respiratory disease.
dust	9.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	short for {gold dust}.
dust	10.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	ashes or household refuse.
dust	11.a.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	to suffer complete defeat.
dust	11.b.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	to die.
dust and ashes	12.
	head	dust
	syl	dust and ashes.
	def	something that is very disappoint?!ing.
lick the dust	13.
	head	dust
	syl	lick the dust.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be forced to be humble; grovel.
shake the dust off one's feet	14.
	head	dust
	syl	shake the dust off one's feet.
	def	to depart angrily.
throw dust in the eyes of	15.
	head	dust
	syl	throw dust in the eyes of.
	def	to confuse or mislead. {~}
dust	16.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle or cover (something) with (dust or some other powdery substance).
	exam	1	to dust a cake with sugar;
	exam	2	to dust sugar onto a cake.
dust	17.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	to remove dust by wiping, sweeping, or brushing.
dust	18.
	syl	dust
	pos	d^st; n.
	def	to make or become dirty with dust.
dustless	sub
	head	dust
	syl	dust+less
	pos	adj.
dust-bath	0.
	syl	dust-bath
	pos	n.
	def	the action of a bird of driving dust into its feathers, which may dislodge parasites.
dustbin	0.
	syl	dust+bin
	pron	<1d^st2bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a large, usually cylindrical container for rubbish, esp. one used by a household. U.S. names: {garbage can, trash can}.
dust bowl	0.
	syl	dust bowl
	pos	n.
	def	a semiarid area in which the surface soil is exposed to wind erosion and dust storms occur.
Dusthe	infl
	head	Dust Bowl
	syl	Dusthe.
	pos	n.
Dust Bowl	0.
	syl	Dust Bowl
	pos	n.
	def	the area of the south central U.S. that became denuded of topsoil by wind erosion during the droughts of the mid-1930s.
dustcart	0.
	syl	dust+cart
	pron	<1d^st2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a road vehicle for collecting domestic refuse. U.S. name: {garbage truck}.
dust coat	0.
	syl	dust coat
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a loose lightweight coat worn for early open motor-car riding. U.S. name: {duster}.
dust cover	1.
	syl	dust cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {dustsheet}.
dust cover	2.
	syl	dust cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dust jacket}.
dust cover	3.
	syl	dust cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	a perspex cover for a gramophone turntable.
dust devil	0.
	syl	dust dev+il
	pos	n.
	def	a strong miniature whirlwind that whips up dust, litter, leaves, etc., into the air.
dust down	1.
	syl	dust down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove dust from by brushing or wiping.
dust down	2.
	syl	dust down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprimand severely. &- {dust+ing down}
duster	1.
	syl	dust+er
	pron	<1d^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth used for dusting furniture, etc. U.S. name: {dust cloth}.
duster	2.
	syl	dust+er
	pron	<1d^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for blowing out dust over trees or crops.
duster	3.
	syl	dust+er
	pron	<1d^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that dusts.
duster coat	0.
	syl	dust+er coat
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's loose summer coat with wide sleeves and no buttons, popular in the mid-20th century.
dusting-powder	0.
	syl	dust+ing-pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	fine powder (such as talcum powder) used to absorb moisture, etc.
dust jacover	alt
	head	dust jacket
	or	dust jacket
	syl	dust jacov+er
	pos	n.
dust jacket	0.
	or	dust jacover
	syl	dust jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a removable paper cover used to protect a bound book. Also called: {book jacket, jacket}.
dustmen	infl
	head	dustman
	syl	dust+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dustman	0.
	syl	dust+man
	pron	<1d^stm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a man whose job is to collect domestic refuse.
dustpan	0.
	syl	dust+pan
	pron	<1d^st2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-handled hooded shovel into which dust is swept from floors, etc.
dustsheet	0.
	syl	dust+sheet
	pron	<1d^st2SEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large cloth or sheet used for covering furniture to protect it from dust. Also called: {dust cover}.
dust shot	0.
	syl	dust shot
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest size of shot for a shotgun.
dust storm	0.
	syl	dust storm
	pos	n.
	def	a windstorm that whips up clouds of dust.
dust-up	1.
	syl	dust-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quarrel, fight, or argument.
dust up	infl
	head	dust-up
	syl	dust up.
	pos	vb.
dust-up	2.
	syl	dust-up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attack or assault (someone).
dustier	infl
	head	dusty
	syl	dust:i+er
	pos	adj.
dustiest	infl
	head	dusty
	syl	dust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dusty	1.
	syl	dust:y
	pron	<1d^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or involving dust.
dusty	2.
	syl	dust:y
	pron	<1d^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	like dust in appearance or colour.
dusty	3.
	syl	dust:y
	pron	<1d^sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	tinged with grey; pale.
	exam	1	dusty pink.
dusty	4.
	syl	dust:y
	pron	<1d^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull or unsatisfactory. &- {#!dust@.i+ly}
dustiness	sub
	head	dusty
	syl	dust:i+ness
	pos	n.
dusty miller	1.
	syl	dust:y mill+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snow-in-summer}. a caryophyllaceous plant, of SE Europe and Asia, having white flowers and downy stems and leaves: cultivated as a rock plant.
dusty miller	2.
	syl	dust:y mill+er
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, of NE Asia and E North America, having small yellow flower heads and downy stems and leaves: family (composites).
dusty miller	3.
	syl	dust:y mill+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other downy plants, such as the rose campion.
dutch	ety	C19: short for duchess 
dutch	0.
	syl	dutch
	pron	<d^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cockney slang.
	def	wife.
Dutch	1.
	syl	Dutch
	pron	<d^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Netherlands, belonging to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European family and quite closely related to German and English. See also {Flemish, Afrikaans}.
the Dutch	2.
	head	Dutch
	syl	the Dutch.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives, citizens, or inhabitants of the Netherlands.
Dutch	3.
	syl	Dutch
	pron	<d^C>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pennsylvania Dutch}.
Dutch	4.
	syl	Dutch
	pron	<d^C>
	pos	n.
	def	See {double Dutch}.
in Dutch	5.
	head	Dutch
	syl	in Dutch.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in trouble.
Dutch	6.
	syl	Dutch
	pron	<d^C>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Netherlands, its inhabitants, or their language.
go Dutch	7.
	head	Dutch
	syl	go Dutch.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to share expenses equally.
Dutch auction	0.
	syl	Dutch auc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an auction in which the price is lowered by stages until a buyer is found.
Dutch barn	0.
	syl	Dutch barn
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a farm building consisting of a steel frame and a curved roof.
Dutch cap	1.
	syl	Dutch cap
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's lace cap with triangular flaps, characteristic of Dutch national dress.
Dutch cap	2.
	syl	Dutch cap
	pos	n.
	def	a contraceptive device for women. See {diaphragm} (sense 2).
Dutch cheese	0.
	syl	Dutch cheese
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small round hard cheeses of the Netherlands, esp. Edam and Gouda.
Dutch courage	1.
	syl	Dutch cour+age
	pos	n.
	def	false courage gained from drinking alcohol.
Dutch courage	2.
	syl	Dutch cour+age
	pos	n.
	def	alcoholic drink.
Dutch doll	0.
	syl	Dutch doll
	pos	n.
	def	a jointed wooden doll.
Dutch door	0.
	syl	Dutch door
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {stable door}.
The	infl
	head	Dutch East Indies
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Dutch East Indies	0.
	syl	Dutch East In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1798-1945) of {Indonesia}. Also called: {Netherlands East Indies}.
Dutch elm	0.
	syl	Dutch elm
	pos	n.
	def	a widely planted hybrid elm tree, with spreading branches and a short trunk.
Dutch elm disease	0.
	syl	Dutch elm dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of elm trees caused by the fungus and characterized by withering of the foliage and stems and eventual death of the tree.
Netherlands Guiana	alt
	head	Dutch Guiana
	or	Dutch Guiana
	syl	Neth+er+lands Gui+an:a
	pos	n.
Dutch Guiana	0.
	or	Netherlands Guiana
	syl	Dutch Gui+an:a
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Surinam}.
Dutch hoe	0.
	syl	Dutch hoe
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hoe in which two prongs are joined by a crosspiece.
Dutchmen	infl
	head	Dutchman
	syl	Dutch+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dutchman	1.
	syl	Dutch+man
	pron	<1d^Cm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Netherlands.
Dutchman	2.
	syl	Dutch+man
	pron	<1d^Cm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of wood, metal, etc., used to repair or patch faulty workmanship.
Dutchman's-breeches	0.
	syl	Dutch:man's-breech:es
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a North American plant, with finely divided basal leaves and pink flowers: family Also called: {colicweed}.
Dutchman's-pipe	0.
	syl	Dutch:man's-pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a woody climbing plant, , of the eastern U.S., cultivated for its greenish-brown mottled flowers, which are shaped like a curved pipe: family
gold	alt
	head	Dutch metal
	or	Dutch metal
	syl	gold
	pos	n.
Dutch metal	0.
	or	gold
	syl	Dutch met+al
	pos	n.
	def	a substitute for gold leaf, consisting of thin sheets of copper that have been turned yellow by exposure to the fumes of molten zinc.
Dutch New Guinea	0.
	syl	Dutch New Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1963) of {West Irian}.
Dutch oven	1.
	syl	Dutch ov:en
	pos	n.
	def	an iron or earthenware container with a cover used for stews, etc.
Dutch oven	2.
	syl	Dutch ov:en
	pos	n.
	def	a metal box, open in front, for cooking in front of an open fire.
Dutch Reformed Church	0.
	syl	Dutch Re+formed Church
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three Calvinist Churches to which most Afrikaans-speaking South Africans belong.
Dutch rush	0.
	syl	Dutch rush
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a horsetail, whose siliceous stems have been used for polishing and scouring pots and pans. Also called: {scouring rush}.
Dutch treat	0.
	syl	Dutch treat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an entertainment, meal, etc., where each person pays for himself.
Dutch uncle	0.
	syl	Dutch un+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who criticizes or reproves frankly and severely.
The	infl
	head	Dutch West Indies
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Dutch West Indies	0.
	syl	Dutch West In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of the {Netherlands Antilles}.
duteous	0.
	syl	du+te:ous
	pron	<1dju:ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Formal or archaic.
	def	dutiful; obedient. &- {#!du+te@.ous+ly} &- {#!du+te@.ous+ness}
dutiable	0.
	syl	du+ti+a:ble
	pron	<1dju:ti*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of goods, etc.
	def	liable to duty.
dutiability	sub
	head	dutiable
	syl	du+ti+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
dutiful	1.
	syl	du+ti+ful
	pron	<1dju:tiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting or having a sense of duty.
dutiful	2.
	syl	du+ti+ful
	pron	<1dju:tiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resulting from a sense of duty.
	exam	1	a dutiful answer.
dutifully	sub
	head	dutiful
	syl	du+ti+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
dutifulness	sub
	head	dutiful
	syl	du+ti+ful+ness
	pos	n.
duty	ety	C13: from Anglo-French duet*'e, from Old French deu #7due 
duties	infl
	head	duty
	syl	du:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duty	1.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a task or action that a person is bound to perform for moral or legal reasons.
duty	2.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	respect or obedience due to a superior, older persons, etc..
	exam	1	filial duty.
duty	3.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the force that binds one morally or legally to one's obligations.
duty	4.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a government tax, esp. on imports.
duty	5.a.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of work for which a machine is designed.
duty	5.b.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the efficiency of a machine.
duty	6.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of water necessary to irrigate an area of land to grow a particular crop.
duty	7.
	syl	du:ty
	pron	<1dju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a job or service allocated.
do duty for	8.
	head	duty
	syl	do duty for.
	def	to act as a substitute for.
on	9.
	head	duty
	or	off duty
	syl	on
	def	at not at) work.
duty-bound	0.
	syl	du:ty-bound
	pos	adj.
	def	morally obliged as a matter of duty.
duty-free	0.
	syl	du:ty-free
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with exemption from customs or excise duties.
duty-free shop	0.
	syl	du:ty-free shop
	pos	n.
	def	a shop, esp. one at a port or on board a ship, that sells perfume, tobacco, etc., at duty-free prices.
duty officer	0.
	syl	du:ty of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer (in the armed forces, police, etc.) on duty at a particular time.
duumvir	ety	C16: from Latin, from duo two+ vir man
duumvirs	infl
	head	duumvir
	or	duumviri
	syl	du+um+virs
	pron	<-vi2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duumviri	infl
	head	duumvir
	or	duumvirs
	syl	du+um+vi+ri
	pron	<-vi2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
duumvir	1.
	syl	du+um+vir
	pron	<dju:1^mv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman history.
	def	one of two coequal magistrates or officers.
duumvir	2.
	syl	du+um+vir
	pron	<dju:1^mv*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two men who exercise a joint authority.
duumvirate	0.
	syl	du+um+vi+rate
	pron	<dju:1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of or government by duumvirs.
Francois	1.
	head	Duvalier
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr*~a1swa>
	def	known as 1907-71, president of Haiti (1957-71).
Duvalier	2.
	syl	Du:va:lier
	pron	French <dyva1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Jean-Claude} (#f*~a#!klo$:d). born 1951, Haitian statesman; life president of Haiti since 1971.
duvet	ety	C18: from French, from earlier dumet, from Old French dum #7down %2
duvet	0.
	syl	du+vet
	pron	<1du:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {continental quilt}.
duvetyn	ety	C20: from French duvetine, from duvet down+-#7ine %1
duvetine	infl
	head	duvetyn
	or	duvetyne
	syl	du+ve:tine
	pron	<1dju:v*2tEn>
	pos	n.
duvetyne	infl
	head	duvetyn
	or	duvetine
	syl	du+ve:tyne
	pron	<1dju:v*2tEn>
	pos	n.
duvetyn	0.
	syl	du+ve:tyn
	pron	<1dju:v*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft napped velvety fabric of cotton, silk, wool, or rayon.
dux	ety	Latin: leader
dux	0.
	syl	dux
	pos	d^ks; n.
	usage	in Scottish and certain other schools
	def	the top pupil in a class or school.
duyker	0.
	syl	duy+ker
	pron	<1daik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {duiker}.
DV	ety	Latin: God willing
DV	1.
	syl	D.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Deo volente.
DV	2.
	syl	D.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Douay Version (of the Bible).
dvandva	ety	from Sanskrit dvamdva a pair, from the reduplication of dva #7two 
dvandva	1.
	syl	dvan+dva
	pron	<1dva:ndva:>
	pos	n.
	def	a class of compound words consisting of two elements having a coordinate relationship as if connected by
dvandva	2.
	syl	dvan+dva
	pron	<1dva:ndva:>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound word of this type, such as
Northern	1.
	head	Dvina
	syl	Northern.
	def	a river in the NW Soviet Union, formed by the confluence of the Sukhona and Yug Rivers and flowing northwest to in the White Sea. Length: 750 km (466 miles). Russian name: {Severnaya Dvina}.
Western	2.
	head	Dvina
	syl	Western.
	def	a river in the W Soviet Union, rising in the Valdai Hills and flowing south and southwest then northwest to the Gulf of Riga. Length: 1021 km (634 miles). Russian name: {Zapadnaya Dvina}. Latvian name: {Daugava}.
Dvina Gulf	alt
	head	Dvina Bay
	or	Dvina Bay
	syl	Dvi+na Gulf
	pos	n.
Dvina Bay	0.
	or	Dvina Gulf
	syl	Dvi+na Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the White Sea, off the coast of the NW Soviet Union.
Dvinsk	0.
	syl	Dvinsk
	pos	dvinsk; n.
	def	transliteration of the former Russian name for {Daugavpils}.
DVM	alt
	or	DVM
	syl	DVM
DVM	0.
	or	DVM
	syl	D.V.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
Anton'in	infl
	head	Dvovr'ak
	syl	An:to:n*'in
	pron	<1antcnEn>
	pos	n.
Dvovr'ak	0.
	syl	Dvo:*vr*'ak
	pron	<1dvc:Z@k>, Czech <1dvcrZa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1841-1904, Czech composer, much of whose work reflects the influence of folk music. His best-known work is the (1893).
DW	0.
	syl	D/W
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dock warrant.
dwale	ety	C14: perhaps of Scandinavian origin
dwale	0.
	syl	dwale
	pron	<dwAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {deadly nightshade}.
dwarf	ety	Old English dweorg; related to Old Norse dvergr, Old High German twerc 
dwarfs	infl
	head	dwarf
	or	dwarves
	syl	dwarfs
	pron	<dwc:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dwarves	infl
	head	dwarf
	or	dwarfs
	syl	dwa+rves
	pron	<dwc:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dwarf	1.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an ab?!normally undersized person, esp. one with a large head and short arms and legs. Compare {midget}.
dwarf	2.a.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant much below the average height for the species.
dwarf	2.b.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a dwarf tree.
dwarf	3.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	a small ugly manlike creature, often possessing magical powers.
dwarf	4.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	short for {dwarf star}.
dwarf	5.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become small in size, importance, etc.
dwarf	6.
	syl	dwarf
	pron	<dwc:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stunt the growth of.
dwarfish	sub
	head	dwarf
	syl	dwarf+ish
	pos	adj.
dwarfishly	sub
	head	dwarf
	syl	dwarf+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
dwarfishness	sub
	head	dwarf
	syl	dwarf+ish+ness
	pos	n.
dwarf bean	0.
	syl	dwarf bean
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {French bean}.
dwarf chestnut	1.
	syl	dwarf chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	the edible nut of the chinquapin tree.
dwarf chestnut	2.
	syl	dwarf chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {chinquapin} (sense 1)}.
dwarf cornel	0.
	syl	dwarf cor+nel
	pos	n.
	def	an arctic and subarctic cornaceous plant, (or having small purple flowers surrounded by petal-like bracts.
dwarfism	0.
	syl	dwarf+ism
	pron	<1dwc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a dwarf.
dwarf mallow	0.
	syl	dwarf mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a European malvaceous plant, (or , having rounded leaves and small pinkish-white flowers.
dwarf star	0.
	syl	dwarf star
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of faint stars lying in the main sequence of the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram and having a very high density and small diameter compared to the much brighter class of stars, {giant stars}. Both types belong to the same spectral classes (G, K, and M). Sometimes shortened to {dwarf}. See {red dwarf, white dwarf}.
dwell	ety	Old English dwellan to seduce, get lost; related to Old Saxon bidwellian to prevent, Old Norse dvelja, Old High German twellen to prevent
dwells	infl
	head	dwell
	syl	dwells
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dwelling	infl
	head	dwell
	syl	dwell+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dwelt	infl
	head	dwell
	or	dwelled
	syl	dwelt
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dwelled	infl
	head	dwell
	or	dwelt
	syl	dwelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
dwell	1.
	syl	dwell
	pron	<dwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal, literary.
	def	to live as a permanent resident.
dwell	2.
	syl	dwell
	pron	<dwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to live (in a specified state).
	exam	1	to dwell in poverty.
dwell	3.
	syl	dwell
	pron	<dwel>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a regular pause in the operation of a machine.
dwell	4.
	syl	dwell
	pron	<dwel>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a flat or constant-radius portion on a linear or rotary cam.
dweller	sub
	head	dwell
	syl	dwell+er
	pos	n.
dwelling	0.
	syl	dwell+ing
	pron	<1dweliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal, literary.
	def	a place of residence.
upon	alt
	head	dwell on
	or	dwell on
	syl	up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
dwell on	0.
	or	upon
	syl	dwell on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think, speak, or write at length.
	exam	1	he dwells on his misfortunes.
dwelt	0.
	syl	dwelt
	pron	<dwelt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {dwell}.
dwindle	ety	C16: from Old English dw*_inan to waste away; related to Old Norse dv*_ina to pine away
dwindle	0.
	syl	dwin+dle
	pron	<1dwindL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow less in size, intensity, or number; diminish or shrink gradually.
dwt	ety	 d, from Latin denarius penny
dwt	alt
	or	dwt
	syl	dwt.
dwt	0.
	or	dwt
	syl	dwt
	qual	Obsolete. abbrev. for
	def	pennyweight.
dwt	0.
	syl	d.w.t.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	deadweight tonnage.
DX	1.
	syl	DX
	qual	Telegraphy, telephony.; symbol for
	def	long distance.
DX	2.
	syl	DX
	qual	Telegraphy, telephony.
	usage	of a radio station
	def	indicating that it is far away.
Dy	0.
	syl	Dy
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	dysprosium.
dyad	ety	C17: from Late Latin dyas, from Greek duas two, a pair
dyad	1.
	syl	dy:ad
	pron	<1dI@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an operator that is the unspecified product of two vectors. It can operate on a vector to produce either a scalar or vector product.
dyad	2.
	syl	dy:ad
	pron	<1dI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an atom or group that has a valency of two.
dyadic	1.
	syl	dy+ad+ic
	pron	<dI1@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a dyad.
dyadic	2.
	syl	dy+ad+ic
	pron	<dI1@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or based on two; twofold.
dyadic	3.
	syl	dy+ad+ic
	pron	<dI1@dik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the sum of two or more dyads.
Dyak	ety	from Malay Dayak upcountry, from darat land
Dayak	alt
	head	Dyak
	or	Dyak
	syl	Day+ak
	pron	<1dI@k>
	pos	n.
Dyaks	infl
	head	Dyak
	or	Dyak
	syl	Dy:aks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dyak	infl
	or	Dyaks
	syl	Dy:ak.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dyak	0.
	or	Dayak
	syl	Dy:ak
	pron	<1dI@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Malaysian people of the interior of Borneo: noted for their long houses.
dyarchies	infl
	head	dyarchy
	syl	dy+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dyarchy	0.
	syl	dy+ar+chy
	pron	<1dIa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {diarchy}.
dyarchic	sub
	head	dyarchy
	syl	dy+1ar+chic
	pos	adj.
dyarchical	sub
	head	dyarchy
	or	dyarchal
	syl	dy+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
dyarchal	sub
	head	dyarchy
	or	dyarchical
	syl	dy+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
dybbuk	ety	from Yiddish dibb*_uk devil, from Hebrew dibb*_uq; related to d*_abhaq to hang on, cling
dybbuks	infl
	head	dybbuk
	or	dybbukkim
	syl	dyb+buks
	pron	Hebrew <-bu1kim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dybbukkim	infl
	head	dybbuk
	or	dybbuks
	syl	dyb+buk+kim
	pron	Hebrew <-bu1kim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dybbuk	0.
	syl	dyb+buk
	pron	<1dib*k>, Hebrew <di1buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	Judaism. in the folklore of the cabala
	def	the soul of a dead sinner that has transmigrated into the body of a living person.
dye	ety	Old English d*_eagian, from d*_eag a dye; related to Old High German tug*_on to change, Lettish d*_ukans dark
dye	1.
	syl	dye
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a staining or colouring substance, such as a natural or synthetic pigment.
dye	2.
	syl	dye
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid that contains a colouring material and can be used to stain fabrics, skins, etc.
dye	3.
	syl	dye
	pron	<dI>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour or shade produced by dyeing.
dyes	infl
	head	dye
	syl	dyes
	pos	vb.
dyeing	infl
	head	dye
	syl	dye+ing
	pos	vb.
dyed	infl
	head	dye
	syl	dyed.
	pos	vb.
dye	4.
	syl	dye
	pron	<dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a colour or stain to (something, such as fabric or hair) by or as if by the application of a dye.
dyable	sub
	head	dye
	or	dyeable
	syl	dy+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dyeable	sub
	head	dye
	or	dyable
	syl	dye+a:ble
	pos	adj.
dyer	sub
	head	dye
	syl	dy:er
	pos	n.
dyed-in-the-wool	1.
	syl	dyed-in-the-wool
	pos	adj.
	def	extreme or unchanging in attitude, opinion, etc.
dyed-in-the-wool	2.
	syl	dyed-in-the-wool
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fabric
	def	made of dyed yarn.
dyeing	0.
	syl	dye+ing
	pron	<1dIiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or industry of colouring yarns, fabric, etc.
dyeline	0.
	syl	dye+line
	pron	<1dI2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {diazo} (sense 2)}.
dyer's rocket	0.
	syl	dy:er's rock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian resedaceous plant, with a spike of yellowish-green flowers and long narrow leaves: formerly cultivated as the source of a yellow dye, used with woad to make Lincoln green. Also called: {weld}.
dyer's-weed	0.
	syl	dy:er's-weed
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants that yield a dye, such as woad, dyer's rocket, and dyer's-greenweed.
dyestuff	0.
	syl	dye+stuff
	pron	<1dI2st^f>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that can be used as a dye or from which a dye can be obtained.
dyewood	0.
	syl	dye+wood
	pron	<1dI2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any wood, such as brazil, from which dyes and pigments can be obtained.
Dyfed	0.
	syl	Dyf+ed
	pron	<1d^ved>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in SW Wales, formed in 1974 from Cardiganshire, Pembrokeshire, and Carmarthenshire: coastal lowlands rising to a high plateau in the north and mountains in the south. Administrative centre: Carmarthen. Pop.: 323100 (1976 est.). Area: 5762 sq. km (2280 sq. miles).
dying	1.
	syl	dy+ing
	pron	<1dIiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the present participle of {die} %1. {~}
dying	2.
	syl	dy+ing
	pron	<1dIiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	relating to or occurring at the moment of death.
	exam	1	a dying wish.
dyke	ety	C13: modifi?!cation of Old English dic ditch; compare Old Norse d*_iki ditch
dyke	H1.1.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	an embankment constructed to prevent flooding or keep out the sea.
dyke	H1.2.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a ditch or watercourse.
dyke	H1.3.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a bank made of earth excavated for and placed alongside a ditch.
dyke	H1.4.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a barrier or obstruction.
dyke	H1.5.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a wall-like mass of igneous rock intruded into cracks in older sedimentary rock.
dyke	H1.6.a.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a lavatory.
dyke	H1.6.b.
	syl	dyke
	usage	esp. U.S.; as modifier
	exam	1	a dyke roll.
dyke	H1.7.
	syl	dyke
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to protect, enclose, or drain (land) with a dyke.
dyke	ety	C20: of unknown origin
dike	alt
	head	dyke
	or	dyke
	syl	dike
	pron	<dIk>
	pos	n.
dyke	H2.0.
	or	dike
	syl	dyke
	pron	<dIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a lesbian.
Bob	infl
	head	Dylan
	syl	Bob.
	pos	n.
Dylan	0.
	syl	Dyl:an
	pron	<1dil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1941, U.S. folk singer and songwriter, noted for his protest songs in the 1960s. His albums include (1961), (1963), (1965), (1965), (1966), (1968), (1969), (1974), (1975), and (1976).
dynameter	0.
	syl	dy+nam+e:ter
	pron	<dI1n@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for determining the magnifying power of telescopes.
dynamic	ety	C19: from French dynamique, from Greek dunamikos powerful, from dunamis power, from dunasthai to be able
dynamic	1.
	syl	dy+nam+ic
	pron	<dI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with energy or forces that produce motion, as opposed to
dynamic	2.
	syl	dy+nam+ic
	pron	<dI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with dynamics.
dynamic	3.
	syl	dy+nam+ic
	pron	<dI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dy+nam@.i+cal}. characterized by force of personality, ambition, energy, new ideas, etc.
dynamic	4.
	syl	dy+nam+ic
	pron	<dI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of, relating to, or indicating dynamics.
	exam	1	dynamic range;
	exam	2	dynamic marks.
dynamic	5.
	syl	dy+nam+ic
	pron	<dI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Computer technol. of a memory
	def	needing its contents refreshed periodically. Compare { {static} (sense 8)}.
dynamically	sub
	head	dynamic
	syl	dy+1nam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dynamic psychology	0.
	syl	dy+nam+ic psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any method or system concerned with explaining motives and impulses.
dynamics	1.
	syl	dy+nam+ics
	pron	<dI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that change or produce the motions of bodies. Compare {statics, kinematics}.
dynamics	2.
	syl	dy+nam+ics
	pron	<dI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of mechanics that includes statics and kinetics. See {statics, {kinetics}}.
dynamics	3.
	syl	dy+nam+ics
	pron	<dI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of any science concerned with forces.
dynamics	4.
	syl	dy+nam+ics
	pron	<dI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	def	those forces that produce change in any field or system.
dynamics	5.a.
	syl	dy+nam+ics
	pron	<dI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	def	the various degrees of loudness called for in performance.
dynamics	5.b.
	syl	dy+nam+ics
	pron	<dI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dynamic marks, dynamic markings}. directions and symbols used to indicate degrees of loudness.
dynamism	1.
	syl	dy+na+mism
	pron	<1dIn*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy. Compare {{mechanism} (sense 5)}, {vitalism}.
dynamism	2.
	syl	dy+na+mism
	pron	<1dIn*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the forcefulness of an energetic personality. &- {#!dy+na+mist}
dynamistic	sub
	head	dynamism
	syl	dy+na+1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
dynamite	ety	C19 (coined by Alfred Nobel): from #7dynamo -#7+ -#7ite %1
dynamite	1.
	syl	dy+na+mite
	pron	<1dIn*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive consisting of nitroglycerin or ammonium nitrate mixed with kieselguhr, sawdust, or wood pulp.
dynamite	2.
	syl	dy+na+mite
	pron	<1dIn*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a spectacular or potentially dangerous person or thing.
dynamite	3.
	syl	dy+na+mite
	pron	<1dIn*2mIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mine or blow up with dynamite.
dynamiter	sub
	head	dynamite
	syl	dy+na+2mit+er
	pos	n.
dynamo	ety	C19: short for dynamo?!electric machine 
dynamos	infl
	head	dynamo
	syl	dy+na+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dynamo	1.
	syl	dy+na+mo
	pron	<1dIn*2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, esp. one that produces direct current. Compare {{generator} (sense 1)}.
dynamo	2.
	syl	dy+na+mo
	pron	<1dIn*2m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an energetic hard-working person.
dynamo-	ety	from Greek, from dunamis power
dynamoelectrical	alt
	head	dynamoelectric
	or	dynamoelectric
	syl	dy+na+mo+e:lec+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
dynamoelectric	0.
	or	dynamoelectrical
	syl	dy+na+mo+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2dIn*m*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the interconversion of mechanical and electrical energy.
dynamometer	0.
	syl	dy+na+mom+e:ter
	pron	<2dIn*1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of instruments for measuring power.
dynamometry	1.
	syl	dy+na+mom+e:try
	pron	<2dIn*1momitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of power measurement.
dynamometry	2.
	syl	dy+na+mom+e:try
	pron	<2dIn*1momitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the manufacture and use of dynamometers.
dynamometric	sub
	head	dynamometry
	or	dynamometrical
	syl	dy+na+mo+met+ric
	pron	<2dIn*m*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
dynamometrical	sub
	head	dynamometry
	or	dynamometric
	syl	dy+na+mo+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
dynamotor	0.
	syl	dy+na+mo+tor
	pron	<1dIn*2m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical machine having a single magnetic field and two independent armature windings of which one acts as a motor and the other a generator: used to convert direct current from an accumulator into alternating current.
dynast	ety	C17: from Latin dynast*_es, from Greek dunast*_es, from dunasthai to be powerful
dynast	0.
	syl	dyn+ast
	pron	<1din*st>, <-@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruler, esp. a hereditary one.
dynasty	ety	C15: via Late Latin from Greek dunasteia, from dunast*_es #7dynast 
dynasties	infl
	head	dynasty
	syl	dyn+as+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dynasty	1.
	syl	dyn+as+ty
	pron	<1din*sti>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of hereditary rulers.
	exam	1	an Egyptian dynasty.
dynasty	2.
	syl	dyn+as+ty
	pron	<1din*sti>
	pos	n.
	def	any sequence of powerful leaders of the same family.
	exam	1	the Kennedy dynasty.
dynastic	sub
	head	dynasty
	or	dynastical
	syl	dy+nas+tic
	pron	<di1n@stik>
	pos	adj.
dynastical	sub
	head	dynasty
	or	dynastic
	syl	dy+1nas+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
dynastically	sub
	head	dynasty
	syl	dy+1nas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dynatron oscillator	ety	C20: from #7dyna (#7mo) -#7+ -#7tron 
dynatron oscillator	0.
	syl	dy+na+tron os+cil+la+tor
	pron	<1dIn*2tron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an oscillator containing a tetrode in which the screen grid is more positive than the anode, causing the anode current to decrease as its voltage increases.
dyne	ety	C19: from French, from Greek dunamis power, force
dyne	0.
	syl	dyne
	pron	<dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of force; the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 centimetre per second per second to a mass of 1 gram. 1 dyne is equivalent to 10%-%5 newton or 7.233#M10%-%5 poundal.
dynode	0.
	syl	dy+node
	pron	<1dIn*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrode onto which a beam of electrons can fall, causing the emission of a greater number of electrons by secondary emission. They are used in photo?!multipliers, etc., to amplify the signal.
dys-	ety	via Latin from Greek dus- 
dys-	1.
	syl	dys-
	pos	prefix.
	def	diseased, abnormal, or faulty.
	exam	1	dysentery;
	exam	2	dys?!lexia.
dys-	2.
	syl	dys-
	pos	prefix.
	def	difficult or painful.
	exam	1	dysuria.
dys-	3.
	syl	dys-
	pos	prefix.
	def	unfavourable or bad.
	exam	1	dyslogistic.
dyscrasia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Medieval Latin: an imbalance of humours, from Greek, from #7dys -#7+ -krasia, from krasis a mixing
dyscrasia	0.
	syl	dys+cra+si:a
	pron	<dis1krAzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any abnormal physio?!logical condition, esp. of the blood.
dysentery	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek dusenteria, from dusentera, literally: bad bowels, from #7dys -#7+ enteron intestine
dysentery	0.
	syl	dys+en+ter:y
	pron	<1disNtri>
	pos	n.
	def	infection of the intestine with bacteria or amoebae, marked chiefly by severe diarrhoea with the passage of mucus and blood.
dysenteric	sub
	head	dysentery
	syl	dys+en+ter+ic
	pron	<2disN1terik>
	pos	adj.
dysfunction	0.
	syl	dys+func+tion
	pron	<dis1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any disturbance or ab?!normality in the function of an organ or part. &- {@!dys+#!func+tion+al}
dysgenic	1.
	syl	dys+gen+ic
	pron	<dis1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or contributing to a degeneration or deterioration in the fitness and quality of a race or strain.
dysgenic	2.
	syl	dys+gen+ic
	pron	<dis1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to dysgenics.
dysgenics	0.
	syl	dys+gen+ics
	pron	<dis1Jeniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of factors capable of reducing the quality of a race or strain, esp. the human race. Also called: {cacogenics}.
dysgraphia	0.
	syl	dys+graph:i:a
	pron	<dis1gr@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	impaired ability to write, esp. as a result of a brain lesion. &- {dys+#!graph+ic}
dyslexia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7dys -#7+ -lexia, from legein to speak
dyslexia	0.
	syl	dys+lex:i:a
	pron	<dis1leksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	impaired ability to read, due to a disorder of the brain. Nontechnical name: {word blindness}.
dyslectic	sub
	head	dyslexia
	syl	dys+lec+tic
	pron	<dis1lektik>
	pos	adj. n.
dyslexic	sub
	head	dyslexia
	syl	dys+1lex+ic
	pos	adj.
dyslogistic	ety	C19: from #7dys -#7+ -logistic, as in eulogistic 
dyslogistic	0.
	syl	dys+lo+gis+tic
	pron	<2disl*1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	disapproving.
dyslogistically	sub
	head	dyslogistic
	syl	dys+lo+1gis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dysmenorrhoeal	sub
	head	dysmenorrhoea
	syl	dys+men+or+1rhoe:al
dyspepsia	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek duspepsia, from #7dys -#7+ pepsis digestion
dyspepsy	alt
	head	dyspepsia
	or	dyspepsia
	syl	dys+pep+sy
	pron	<dis1pepsi>
	pos	n.
dyspepsia	0.
	or	dyspepsy
	syl	dys+pep+si:a
	pron	<dis1pepsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	indigestion or upset stomach.
dyspeptic	1.
	syl	dys+pep+tic
	pron	<dis1peptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	relating to or suffering from dyspepsia.
dyspeptic	2.
	syl	dys+pep+tic
	pron	<dis1peptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	irritable.
dyspeptic	3.
	syl	dys+pep+tic
	pron	<dis1peptik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person suffering from dyspepsia.
dyspeptically	sub
	head	dyspeptic
	syl	dys+1pep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
dysphagia	0.
	syl	dys+pha+gi:a
	pron	<dis1fAJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	difficulty in swallowing, caused by obstruction or spasm of the oesophagus.
dysphagic	sub
	head	dysphagia
	syl	dys+phag+ic
	pron	<dis1f@Jik>
	pos	adj.
dysphasia	0.
	syl	dys+pha+si:a
	pron	<dis1fAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	impaired coordination of speech caused by a brain lesion.
dysphasic	sub
	head	dysphasia
	syl	dys+1pha+sic
	pos	adj. n.
dysphemism	ety	C19: #7dys -+#7euphemism  &- dys+phe+#!mis+tic adj.
dysphemism	1.
	syl	dys+phe+mism
	pron	<1disfi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	substitution of a derogatory or offensive word or phrase for an innocuous one.
dysphemism	2.
	syl	dys+phe+mism
	pron	<1disfi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the word or phrase so substituted.
dysphonia	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek: harshness of sound, from #7dys -#7+ -ph*_onia -#7phony 
dysphonia	0.
	syl	dys+pho+ni:a
	pron	<dis1f*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any impairment in the ability to speak normally, as from spasm or strain of the vocal cords.
dysphonic	sub
	head	dysphonia
	syl	dys+phon+ic
	pron	<dis1fonik>
	pos	adj.
dysphoria	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek #7dys -#7+ -phoria, from pherein to bear
dysphoria	0.
	syl	dys+pho+ri:a
	pron	<dis1fc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of being ill at ease.
dysphoric	sub
	head	dysphoria
	syl	dys+phor+ic
	pron	<dis1forik>
	pos	adj.
dysplasia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7dys -#7+ -plasia, from Greek plasis a moulding
dysplasia	0.
	syl	dys+pla+si:a
	pron	<dis1plAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal development of an organ or part of the body, including congenital absence.
dysplastic	sub
	head	dysplasia
	syl	dys+plas+tic
	pron	<dis1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
dyspnoea	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek duspnoia, from #7dys -#7+ pno*_e breath, from pnein to breathe
dyspnea	alt
	head	dyspnoea
	or	dyspnoea
	syl	dysp+ne:a
	pron	<disp1nE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
dyspnoea	0.
	or	dyspnea
	syl	dysp+noe:a
	pron	<disp1nE*>
	pos	n.
	def	difficulty in breathing or in catching the breath. Compare {eupnoea}.
dyspnoeal	sub
	head	dyspnoea
	or	dyspneal
	syl	dysp+1noe:al
	pos	adj.
dyspnoeic	sub
	head	dyspnoea
	or	dyspneic
	syl	dysp+1noe+ic
	pos	adj.
dyspneal	sub
	head	dyspnoea
	or	dyspnoeal
	syl	dysp+1ne:al
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
dyspneic	sub
	head	dyspnoea
	or	dyspnoeic
	syl	dysp+1ne+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
dysprosium	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek dusprositos difficult to get near +-#7ium 
dysprosium	0.
	syl	dys+pro+si:um
	pron	<dis1pr*usi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series: used in laser materials and as a neutron absorber in nuclear control rods. Symbol: Dy; atomic no.: 66; atomic wt.: 162.50; valency: 3; relative density: 8.56; melting pt.: 1407?%C; boiling pt.: 2335?%C.
dysteleology	0.
	syl	dys+tel+e:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2disteli1ol*Ji>, <-tEli->
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the denial of purpose in life. Compare {teleology}.
dysteleological	sub
	head	dysteleology
	syl	dys+2tel:e:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
dysteleologist	sub
	head	dysteleology
	syl	dys+tel+e:1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
dysthymia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek dusthumia, from #7dys -#7+ thumos mind
dysthymia	1.
	syl	dys+thy+mi:a
	pron	<dis1TImi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the characteristics of the neurotic and introverted, including anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviour.
dysthymia	2.
	syl	dys+thy+mi:a
	pron	<dis1TImi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.; Obsolete.
	def	a relatively mild depression.
dysthymic	sub
	head	dysthymia
	syl	dys+1thy+mic
	pos	adj.
dystopia	ety	C19 (coined by J. S. Mill): from #7dys -#7+ U#7topia  &- dys+#!to+pi@.an adj., n.
dystopia	0.
	syl	dys+to+pi:a
	pron	<dis1t*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary place where everything is as bad as it can be.
dystrophy	ety	C19: New Latin dystrophia, from #7dys -#7+ Greek troph*_e food
dystrophia	alt
	head	dystrophy
	or	dystrophy
	syl	dys+tro+phi:a
	pron	<di1str*ufi*>
	pos	n.
dystrophy	1.
	or	dystrophia
	syl	dys+tro+phy
	pron	<1distr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bodily disorders, characterized by wasting of tissues. See also {muscular dystrophy}.
dystrophy	2.
	or	dystrophia
	syl	dys+tro+phy
	pron	<1distr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a condition of lake water when it is too acidic and poor in oxygen to support life, resulting from excessive humus content.
dystrophic	sub
	head	dystrophy
	syl	dys+troph+ic
	pron	<dis1trofik>
	pos	adj.
dysuria	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek dusouria, from #7dys -#7+ -#7uria 
dysuria	0.
	syl	dys+u:ri:a
	pron	<dis1ju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	difficult or painful urination.
dysuric	sub
	head	dysuria
	syl	dys+1u:ric
	pos	adj.
dytiscid	ety	C19: from New Latin Dytiscus genus name, changed from Greek dutikos able to dive, from duein to dive
dytiscid	1.
	syl	dy+tis+cid
	pron	<di1tisid>, <dI->
	pos	n.
	def	any carnivorous aquatic beetle of the family having large flattened back legs used for swimming.
dytiscid	2.
	syl	dy+tis+cid
	pron	<di1tisid>, <dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
Dyula	infl
	or	Dyulas
	syl	Dy:u+la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dyulas	infl
	head	Dyula
	or	Dyula
	syl	Dy:u+las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Dyula	1.
	syl	Dy:u+la
	pron	<dE1u:l*>, <1dju:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in the rain forests of the Ivory Coast, where they farm rice, etc.
Dyula	2.
	syl	Dy:u+la
	pron	<dE1u:l*>, <1dju:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo family.
dz	0.
	syl	dz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	dozen.
DZ	ety	from Arabic Djaz*"@i#800241 r 
DZ	0.
	syl	DZ
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Algeria.
Dzaudzhikau	0.
	syl	Dzau+dzhi+kau
	pron	<dzau1Jikau>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1944-54) of {Ordzhonikidze}.
Dzerzhinsk	0.
	syl	Dzer+zhinsk
	pron	Russian <dzir1Zinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the central Soviet Union. Pop.: 240000 (1975 est.).
Dzhambul	0.
	syl	Dzham+bul
	pron	Russian <Jam1bul>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S central Soviet Union, in the Kazakh SSR: chemical manufacturing. Pop.: 239000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1938): {Auliye-Ata}.
dziggetai	0.
	syl	dzig+ge+tai
	pron	<1Jigi2tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {chigetai}.
dzos	infl
	head	dzo
	or	dzo
	syl	dzos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dzo	infl
	or	dzos
	syl	dzo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dzo	0.
	syl	dzo
	pron	<z*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {zo}.
Dzongka	0.
	syl	Dzong+ka
	pron	<1zoGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Bhutan, probably a member of the Sino-Tibetan family.
Zungaria	alt
	head	Dzungaria
	or	Dzungaria
	syl	Zun+ga+ri:a
	pron	<dzuG1ge*ri*>, <zuG->
	pos	n.
Dzungaria	0.
	or	Zungaria
	syl	Dzun+ga+ri:a
	pron	<dzuG1ge*ri*>, <zuG->
	pos	n.
	def	an arid region of W China, in N Sinkiang-Uighur between the Altai Mountains and the Tien Shan. ********************************************************************** z$u&n-) an arid region of W China, in N Sinkiang-Uighur between the Altai Mountains and the Tien Shan. **********************************************************************
E	alt
	head	e
	or	e
	syl	E
	pron	<E>
	pos	n.
e's	infl
	head	e
	syl	e's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
E's	infl
	head	e
	or	Es
	syl	E's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Es	infl
	head	e
	or	E's
	syl	Es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
e	1.
	or	E
	syl	e
	pron	<E>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth letter and second vowel of the modern English alphabet.
e	2.
	or	E
	syl	e
	pron	<E>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several speech sounds represented by this letter, in English as in or
e	1.
	syl	e
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	a transcendental number, fundamental to mathematics, that is the limit of (1+1 as increases to infinity: used as the base of natural logarithms. Approximate value: 2.718282...; relation to #Gr: e%#Gr%i=-1, where i=$/#800243 -1.
e	2.
	syl	e
	qual	symbol for:
	def	electron.
E	ety	from Spanish Espa*~na 
E	1.a.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 329.63 hertz ({E above middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the third note of the scale of C major.
E	1.b.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a key, string, or pipe producing this note.
E	1.c.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the major or minor key having this note as its tonic.
E	2.a.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	energy.
E	2.b.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	electromotive force.
E	2.c.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Young's modulus (of elasticity).
E	3.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	East.
E	4.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	English.
E	5.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Egypt(ian). {~}
E	6.
	syl	E
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Spain.
e	0.
	syl	e.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	engineer(ing).
E	0.
	syl	E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Earl.
ea	0.
	syl	ea.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	each.
each	ety	Old English *_@alc; related to Old High German *_eogil*_ih, Old Frisian ellik, Dutch elk 
each	1.a.
	syl	each
	pron	<EC>
	pos	determiner.
	def	every (one) of two or more considered individually.
	exam	1	each day;
	exam	2	each person.
each	1.b.
	syl	each
	pron	<EC>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pro?!noun
	exam	1	each gave according to his ability.
each	2.
	syl	each
	pron	<EC>
	pos	adv.
	def	for, to, or from each one; apiece.
	exam	1	four apples each.
each other	0.
	syl	each oth+er
	pos	pron.
	def	used when the action, attribution, etc., is reciprocal.
	exam	1	furious with each other. #e
EACSO	0.
	syl	EACSO
	pron	<E1a:ks*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	East African Common Services Organization.
eager	ety	C13: from Old French egre, from Latin acer sharp, keen
eager	H1.1.
	syl	ea:ger
	pron	<1Eg*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by to or for
	def	impatiently desirous (of); anxious or avid (for).
	exam	1	he was eager to see her departure.
eager	H1.2.
	syl	ea:ger
	pron	<1Eg*>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or feeling expectancy or great desire.
	exam	1	an eager look.
eager	H1.3.
	syl	ea:ger
	pron	<1Eg*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	tart or biting; sharp.
eagerly	sub
	head	eager
	syl	ea:ger+ly
	pos	adv.
eagerness	sub
	head	eager
	syl	ea:ger+ness
	pos	n.
eager	H2.0.
	syl	ea:ger
	pron	<1Ag*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {eagre}.
eager beaver	0.
	syl	ea:ger bea+ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who displays conspicu?!ous diligence, esp. one who volunteers for extra work.
eagle	ety	C14: from Old French aigle, from Old Proven*,cal aigla, from Latin aquila, perhaps from aquilus dark
eagle	1.
	syl	ea:gle
	pron	<1EgL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds of prey of the genera etc. (see {golden eagle, harpy eagle) }, having large broad wings and strong soaring flight: family (hawks, etc.). See also {sea eagle}. Related adj.: {aquiline}.
eagle	2.
	syl	ea:gle
	pron	<1EgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of an eagle used as an emblem, etc., esp. representing power.
	exam	1	the Roman eagle.
eagle	3.
	syl	ea:gle
	pron	<1EgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard, seal, etc., bearing the figure of an eagle.
eagle	4.
	syl	ea:gle
	pron	<1EgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a score of two strokes under par for a hole.
eagle	5.
	syl	ea:gle
	pron	<1EgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a former U.S. gold coin worth ten dollars: withdrawn from circulation in 1934.
eagle	6.
	syl	ea:gle
	pron	<1EgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the shoulder insignia worn by a U.S. full colonel or equivalent rank.
eagle-eyed	0.
	syl	ea:gle-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having keen or piercing eyesight.
eagle-hawk	1.
	syl	ea:gle-hawk
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wedge-tailed eagle}. a large aggressive Australian eagle, {~} .
eagle-hawk	2.
	syl	ea:gle-hawk
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to pluck wool from a sheep's dead body.
eagle owl	0.
	syl	ea:gle owl
	pos	n.
	def	a large owl, of Europe and Asia. It has brownish speckled plumage and large ear tufts.
eagle ray	0.
	syl	ea:gle ray
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rays of the family related to the stingrays but having narrower pectoral fins and a projecting snout with heavily browed eyes.
eaglestone	0.
	syl	ea:gle+stone
	pron	<1EgL2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow oval nodule of clay ironstone, formerly thought to have magical properties.
eaglet	0.
	syl	ea:glet
	pron	<1Eglit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young eagle.
eaglewood	1.
	syl	ea:gle+wood
	pron	<1EgL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian thymelaeaceous tree, having fragrant wood that yields a resin used as a perfume.
eaglewood	2.
	syl	ea:gle+wood
	pron	<1EgL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree. {~} Also called: {aloes, aloes wood, agalloch, lignaloes}.
eagre	ety	C17: perhaps from Old English *_eagor flood; compare Old English *_ea river, water
eager	alt
	head	eagre
	or	eagre
	syl	ea:ger
	pron	<1Ag*>
	pos	n.
eagre	0.
	or	eager
	syl	ea:gre
	pron	<1Ag*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tidal bore, esp. of the Humber or Severn estuaries.
EAK	0.
	syl	EAK
	usage	international car registration for
	def	East Africa Kenya.
ealdorman	ety	Old English ealdor lord +#7man 
ealdormen	infl
	head	ealdorman
	syl	eal+dor+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ealdorman	0.
	syl	eal+dor+man
	pron	<1c:ld*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official of Anglo-Saxon England, appointed by the king, who was responsible for law, order, and justice in his shire and for leading his local fyrd in battle.
Ealing	0.
	syl	Ea:ling
	pron	<1EliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of W Greater London, formed in 1965 from Acton, Ealing, and Southall. Pop.: 293800 (1976 est.).
EAM	ety	C20: from Modern Greek Ethniko Apeleutherotiko Metopo National Liberation Front
EAM	0.
	syl	EAM
	pos	n.
	usage	in World War II
	def	the leftist resistance in German-occupied Greece.
-ean	0.
	syl	-e:an
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	variant of {-an}.
	exam	1	Caesarean.
E  OE	0.
	syl	E. ?& O.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	errors and omissions excepted.
Ant'onio (dos Santos Ramalho)	infl
	head	Eanes
	syl	An:t*'o:ni:o (dos Santos Ramalho)
	pron	<*n1tcnju>
	pos	n.
Eanes	0.
	syl	Ea:nes
	pron	Portuguese <A1aneS>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935, Portuguese statesman and general; president of Portugal since 1976.
ear	ety	Old English *_eare; related to Old Norse eyra, Old High German *_ora, Gothic aus*_o, Greek ous, Latin auris 
ear	H1.1.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ of hearing and balance in higher vertebrates and of balance only in fishes. In man and other mammals it consists of three parts (see {external ear, middle ear, inner ear}) . Related adj.: {aural}.
ear	H1.2.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost carti?!laginous part of the ear (pinna) in mammals, esp. man.
ear	H1.3.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of hearing.
ear	H1.4.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	sensitivity to musical sounds, poetic diction, etc..
	exam	1	he has an ear for music.
ear	H1.5.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	attention, esp. favourable attention; consideration; heed (esp. in the phrases {give ear to, lend an ear) }.
ear	H1.6.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object resembling the external ear in shape or position, such as a handle on a jug.
ear	H1.7.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {earpiece}. a display box at the head of a newspaper page, esp. the front page, for advertisements, etc.
all ears	8.
	head	ear
	syl	all ears.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very attentive; listening carefully.
by ear	9.
	head	ear
	syl	by ear.
	def	without reading from written music.
fall on deaf ears	10.
	head	ear
	syl	fall on deaf ears.
	def	to be ignored or pass unnoticed.
have hard ears	11.
	head	ear
	syl	have hard ears.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to be stubbornly disobedient.
a flea in one's ear	12.
	head	ear
	syl	a flea in one's ear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sharp rebuke.
have the ear of	13.
	head	ear
	syl	have the ear of.
	def	to be in a position to in?!fluence.
	exam	1	he has the ear of the president.
head over ears	14.
	head	ear
	syl	head over ears.
	def	tumultuously; with a powerful and confusing effect.
	exam	1	head over ears in love.
in one ear and out the other	15.
	head	ear
	syl	in one ear and out the other.
	qual	Informal.
	def	heard but unheeded.
keep	16.
	head	ear
	or	have one's ear to the ground
	syl	keep
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be or try to be well informed about current trends and opinions.
make a pig's ear of	17.
	head	ear
	syl	make a pig's ear of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to ruin disastrously.
one's ears are burning	18.
	head	ear
	syl	one's ears are burning.
	def	one is aware of being the topic of another's conversation.
out on one's ear	19.
	head	ear
	syl	out on one's ear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dismissed unceremoniously.
ear	H1.20.a.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act according to the demands of a situation rather than to a plan; improvise.
ear	H1.20.b.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	to perform a musical piece on an instrument without written music.
prick up one's ears	21.
	head	ear
	syl	prick up one's ears.
	def	to start to listen attentively; become interested.
set by the ears	22.
	head	ear
	syl	set by the ears.
	def	to cause disagreement or commotion.
a thick ear	23.
	head	ear
	syl	a thick ear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blow on the ear.
turn a deaf ear	24.
	head	ear
	syl	turn a deaf ear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be unwilling to pay attention.
up to one's ears	25.
	head	ear
	syl	up to one's ears.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deeply involved, as in work or debt.
wet behind the ears	26.
	head	ear
	syl	wet behind the ears.
	qual	Informal.
	def	youthful in manner or attitudes; naive; immature.
earless	sub
	head	ear
	syl	ear+less
	pos	adj.
earlike	sub
	head	ear
	syl	ear+2like
	pos	adj.
ear	ety	Old English *_ear; related to Old High German ahar, Old Norse ax, Gothic ahs ear, Latin acus chaff, Greek akros pointed
ear	H2.1.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a cereal plant, such as wheat or barley, that contains the seeds, grains, or kernels.
ear	H2.2.
	syl	ear
	pron	<i*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of cereal plants
	def	to develop such parts.
earache	0.
	syl	ear+ache
	pron	<1i*r2Ak>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the middle or inner ear. Technical name: {otalgia}. Compare {otitis}.
earbash	0.
	syl	ear+bash
	pron	<1i*b@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to talk incessantly.&- {#!ear+@!bash+er} &- {#!ear+@!bash+ing}
eardrop	0.
	syl	ear+drop
	pron	<1i*2drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a pendant earring.
eardrops	0.
	syl	ear+drops
	pron	<1i*2drops>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	liquid medication for inserting into the external ear.
eardrum	0.
	syl	ear+drum
	pron	<1i*2dr^m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {tympanic membrane}.
eared	0.a.
	syl	eared
	pron	<i*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an ear or ears.
eared	0.b.
	syl	eared
	pron	<i*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	long-eared;
	exam	2	two-eared.
eared seal	0.
	syl	eared seal
	pos	n.
	def	any seal of the pinniped family typically having visible earflaps and conspicuous hind limbs that can be used for locomotion on land. Compare {earless seal}.
earflap	1.
	syl	ear+flap
	pron	<1i*2fl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {earlap}. either of two pieces of fabric or fur attached to a cap, which can be let down to keep the ears warm.
earflap	2.
	syl	ear+flap
	pron	<1i*2fl@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a small flap of skin forming the pinna of such animals as seals.
earful	1.
	syl	ear+ful
	pron	<1i*ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something heard or overheard.
earful	2.
	syl	ear+ful
	pron	<1i*ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rebuke or scolding, esp. a lengthy or severe one.
Amelia	infl
	head	Earhart
	syl	A:mel:ia.
	pos	n.
Earhart	0.
	syl	Ear:hart
	pron	<1e*ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1937, U.S. aviatrix: the first woman to fly the Atlantic (1928). She disappeared on a Pacific flight (1937).
earing	0.
	syl	ear+ing
	pron	<1i*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line fastened to a corner of a sail for reefing.
earl	ety	Old English eorl; related to Old Norse jarl chieftain, Old Saxon erl man
earl	1.
	syl	earl
	pron	<R:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Isles
	def	a nobleman ranking below a marquess and above a viscount. Female equivalent: {countess}.
earl	2.
	syl	earl
	pron	<R:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	a royal governor of any of the large divisions of the kingdom, such as Wessex.
earlap	1.
	syl	ear+lap
	pron	<1i*2l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {earflap} (sense 1).
earlap	2.a.
	syl	ear+lap
	pron	<1i*2l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the external ear.
earlap	2.b.
	syl	ear+lap
	pron	<1i*2l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the ear lobe.
earldom	1.
	syl	earl+dom
	pron	<1R:ld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, title, or dignity of an earl or countess.
earldom	2.
	syl	earl+dom
	pron	<1R:ld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lands of an earl or countess.
earless seal	0.
	syl	ear+less seal
	pos	n.
	def	any seal of the pinniped family typically having rudimentary hind limbs, no external earflaps, and a body covering of hair with no underfur. Also called: {hair seal}. Compare {eared seal}.
Earl Marshal	0.
	syl	Earl Mar+shal
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the English peerage who presides over the College of Heralds and organizes royal processions and other important ceremonies.
ear lobe	0.
	syl	ear lobe
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy lower part of the external ear.
early	ety	Old English *_@arl*_ice, from *_@ar #7ere+ -l*_ice -#7ly ; related to Old Norse arliga 
earlier	infl
	head	early
	syl	ear+li+er
	pos	adv.
earliest	infl
	head	early
	syl	ear+li+est
	pos	adv.
early	1.
	syl	ear+ly
	pron	<1R:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	before the expected or usual time.
early	2.
	syl	ear+ly
	pron	<1R:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring in or characteristic of the first part of a period or sequence.
early	3.
	syl	ear+ly
	pron	<1R:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring in or characteristic of a period far back in time.
early	4.
	syl	ear+ly
	pron	<1R:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring in the near future.
eat the earliest	5.
	head	early
	syl	eat the earliest.
	def	not before the time or date mentioned.
early days	6.
	head	early
	syl	early days.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	not yet time for some expected occurrence.
earliness	sub
	head	early
	syl	ear+li+ness
	pos	n.
early bird	0.
	syl	ear+ly bird
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who rises early or arrives in good time.
Early Bird	0.
	syl	Ear+ly Bird
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of communications satellites, the first of which was launched in 1965 into a stationary orbit and provided telephone channels between Europe and the U.S. See also {Intelsat}.
Early Christian	0.
	syl	Ear+ly Chris+tian
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the style of architecture that started in Italy in the 3rd century #7a.d. and spread through the Roman empire until the 5th century.
early closing	1.a.
	syl	ear+ly clos+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the shutting of most of the shops in a town one afternoon each week.
early closing	1.b.
	syl	ear+ly clos+ing
	pos	as; adj.
	qual	Brit.
	exam	1	early-closing day.
early closing	2.
	syl	ear+ly clos+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the day on which this happens.
	exam	1	Thursday is early closing in Aylesbury.
Early English	0.
	syl	Ear+ly Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	a style of architecture used in England in the 12th and 13th centuries, characterized by lancet arches, narrow openings, and plate tracery.
early purple orchid	0.
	syl	ear+ly pur+ple or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blue butcher}.
the	infl
	head	Early Renaissance
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Early Renaissance	0.
	syl	Ear+ly Re+nais+sance
	pos	n.
	def	the period from about 1400 to 1500 in European, esp. Italian, painting, sculpture, and archi?!tecture, when naturalistic styles and humanist theories were evolved from the study of classical sources, notably by Donatello, Masaccio, and Alberti.
early warning	0.
	syl	ear+ly warn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	advance notice of some impending event or development, esp. detection by radar, etc., of an attack by enemy aircraft or missiles.
earmark	1.
	syl	ear+mark
	pron	<1i*2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside or mark out for a specific purpose.
earmark	2.
	syl	ear+mark
	pron	<1i*2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an identification mark on the ear of (a domestic animal). {~}
earmark	3.
	syl	ear+mark
	pron	<1i*2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a mark of identification on the ear of a domestic animal.
earmark	4.
	syl	ear+mark
	pron	<1i*2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	any distinguishing mark or characteristic.
earmuff	0.
	syl	ear+muff
	pron	<1i*2m^f>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of pads of fur or cloth, joined by a headband, for keeping the ears warm.
earn	ety	Old English earnian; related to Old High German arn*_en to reap, Old Saxon asna salary, tithe
earn	1.
	syl	earn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain or be paid (money or other payment) in return for work or service.
earn	2.
	syl	earn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire, merit, or deserve through behaviour or action.
	exam	1	he has earned a name for du?!plicity.
earn	3.
	syl	earn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of securities, investments, etc.
	def	to gain (interest, return, profit, etc.).
earner	sub
	head	earn
	syl	earn+er
	pos	n.
earned income	0.
	syl	earned in+come
	pos	n.
	def	income derived from paid employment and comprising mainly wages and salaries.
earnest	ety	Old English eornost; related to Old High German ernust seriousness, Old Norse ern energetic, efficient, Gothic arniba secure
earnest	H1.1.
	syl	ear+nest
	pron	<1R:nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	serious in mind or intention.
	exam	1	an earnest student.
earnest	H1.2.
	syl	ear+nest
	pron	<1R:nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or characterized by sincerity of intention.
	exam	1	an earnest promise.
earnest	H1.3.
	syl	ear+nest
	pron	<1R:nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	demanding or receiving serious attention.
in earnest	4.
	head	earnest
	syl	in earnest.
	def	with serious or sincere intentions.
earnestly	sub
	head	earnest
	syl	ear+nest+ly
	pos	adv.
earnestness	sub
	head	earnest
	syl	ear+nest+ness
	pos	n.
earnest	ety	C13: from Old French erres pledges, plural of erre earnest money, from Latin arrha, shortened from arrab*_o pledge, from Greek arrabon, from Hebrew `*_er*_abh*_on pledge, from `*_arabh he pledged
earnest	H2.1.
	syl	ear+nest
	pron	<1R:nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or portion of something given in advance as a guarantee of the remainder.
earnest	H2.2.
	syl	ear+nest
	pron	<1R:nist>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {earnest money}. something given, usually a nominal sum of money, to confirm a contract.
earnest	H2.3.
	syl	ear+nest
	pron	<1R:nist>
	pos	n.
	def	any token of something to follow; pledge; assurance.
earnings	1.
	syl	earn+ings
	pron	<1R:niGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	money or other payment earned.
earnings	2.a.
	syl	earn+ings
	pron	<1R:niGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the profits of an enterprise.
earnings	2.b.
	syl	earn+ings
	pron	<1R:niGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an individual's investment income.
Benefit	alt
	head	Earnings Related Supplement
	or	Earnings Related Supplement
	syl	Ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
Earnings Related Supplement	0.
	or	Benefit
	syl	Earn+ings Re+lat+ed Sup+ple+ment
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a payment based on earnings in the previous tax year, payable (in addition to unemployment or sickness benefit) for about six months to a sick or unemployed person. Abbrev.: {ERS}.
EAROM	0.
	syl	EAROM
	pron	<1i*rom>
	qual	Computer technol. n. acronym for
	def	electrically alterable read only memory.
earphone	0.
	syl	ear+phone
	pron	<1i*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting electric currents into sound waves, held close to or inserted into the ear.
earpiece	0.
	syl	ear+piece
	pron	<1i*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the earphone in a telephone receiver.
earplug	0.
	syl	ear+plug
	pron	<1i*2pl^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of soft material, such as wax, placed in the ear to keep out noise or water.
earring	0.
	syl	ear+ring
	pron	<1i*2riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament for the ear, usually clipped onto the lobe or fastened through a hole pierced in the lobe.
ear shell	0.
	syl	ear shell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {abalone}.
earshot	0.
	syl	ear+shot
	pron	<1i*2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the range or distance within which sound may be heard.
ear-piercing	alt
	head	ear-splitting
	or	ear-splitting
	syl	ear-pierc:ing
	pos	adj.
ear-splitting	0.
	or	ear-piercing
	syl	ear-split:ting
	pos	adj.
	def	so loud or shrill as to hurt the ears.
earth	ety	Old English eorthe; related to Old Norse jorth, Old High German ertha, Gothic airtha, Greek er*_a 
earth	1.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the third planet from the sun, the only planet on which life is known to exist. It is not quite spherical, being flattened at the poles, and consists of three geological zones, the core, mantle, and thin outer crust. The surface, covered with large areas of water, is enveloped by an atmosphere principally of nitrogen (78 per cent), oxygen (21 per cent), and some water vapour. The age is estimated at over four thousand million years. Distance from sun: 149.6 million kilometres; equatorial diameter: 12756 km; mass: 5.976#M10%2%4 kg; sidereal period of axial rotation: 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds; sidereal period of revolution: 365.256 days. Related adjs.: {terrestrial, telluric}.
earth	2.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the inhabitants of this planet.
	exam	1	the whole earth rejoiced.
earth	3.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the dry surface of this planet as distinguished from sea or sky; land; ground.
earth	4.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the loose soft material that makes up a large part of the surface of the ground and consists of disintegrated rock particles, mould, clay, etc.; soil.
earth	5.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	worldly or temporal matters as opposed to the concerns of the spirit.
earth	6.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the hole in which a burrowing animal, esp. a fox, lives.
earth	7.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	See {rare earth} and {alkaline earth}.
earth	8.a.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a connection between an electrical circuit or device and the earth, which is at zero potential.
earth	8.b.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a terminal to which this connection is made. U.S. equivalent: {ground}.
earth	9.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {earth colour}. any of various brown pigments composed chiefly of iron oxides.
earth	10.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Taurus, Virgo, and Capricorn. Compare { {air} (sense 18)}, {{fire} (sense 24)}, { {water} (sense 12)}.
cost the earth	11.
	head	earth
	syl	cost the earth.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be very expensive.
come back	12.
	head	earth
	or	down to earth
	syl	come back
	def	to return to reality from a fantasy or daydream.
on earth	13.
	head	earth
	syl	on earth.
	def	used as an intensifer in such phrases as {what on earth, who on earth}, etc.
earth	14.a.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	to hunt (an animal, esp. a fox) to its earth and trap it there.
earth	14.b.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	n.
	def	to hunt (a criminal, etc.) down.
earth	15.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a hunted fox
	def	to go to ground.
earth	16.
	syl	earth
	pron	<R:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect (a circuit, device, etc.) to earth. {~} See also {earth up}.
earthborn	1.
	syl	earth+born
	pron	<1R:T2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	of earthly origin.
earthborn	2.
	syl	earth+born
	pron	<1R:T2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	human; mortal.
earthbound	1.
	syl	earth+bound
	pron	<1R:T2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	confined to the earth.
earthbound	2.
	syl	earth+bound
	pron	<1R:T2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in imagination; pedestrian or dull.
earthbound	3.
	syl	earth+bound
	pron	<1R:T2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or heading towards the earth.
earth closet	0.
	syl	earth clos+et
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lavatory in which earth is used to cover excreta.
earthen	1.
	syl	earth+en
	pron	<1R:T*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	made of baked clay.
	exam	1	an earthen pot.
earthen	2.
	syl	earth+en
	pron	<1R:T*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	made of earth.
earthenware	1.a.
	syl	earth:en+ware
	pron	<1R:T*n2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	vessels, etc., made of baked clay.
earthenware	1.b.
	syl	earth:en+ware
	pron	<1R:T*n2we*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an earthenware pot.
earth inductor compass	0.
	syl	earth in+duc+tor com+pass
	pos	n.
	def	a compass that depends on the current induced in a coil revolving in the earth's magnetic field. Also called: {inductor compass}.
earthlight	0.
	syl	earth+light
	pron	<1R:T2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {earthshine}.
earthling	0.
	syl	earth+ling
	pron	<1R:TliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in poetry or science fiction
	def	an inhabitant of the earth; human being.
earthlier	infl
	head	earthly
	syl	earth+li+er
	pos	adj.
earthliest	infl
	head	earthly
	syl	earth+li+est.
	pos	adj.
earthly	1.
	syl	earth+ly
	pron	<1R:Tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of the earth as opposed to heaven; material or materialistic; worldly.
earthly	2.
	syl	earth+ly
	pron	<1R:Tli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	conceivable or possible; feasible (in such phrases as {not an earthly (chance}) , etc.).
earthliness	sub
	head	earthly
	syl	earth+li+ness
	pos	n.
earthmen	infl
	head	earthman
	syl	earth+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
earthman	0.
	syl	earth+man
	pron	<1R:T2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in science fiction
	def	an inhabitant or native of the earth.
earth mother	1.a.
	syl	earth moth+er
	pos	n.
	def	a female goddess considered as the source of fertility and life.
earth mother	1.b.
	syl	earth moth+er
	pos	n.
	def	the earth personified.
earth mother	2.
	syl	earth moth+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sensual or fecund woman.
earthnut	1.
	syl	earth+nut
	pron	<1R:T2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pignut}. a perennial umbelliferous plant, of Europe and Asia, having edible dark brown tubers.
earthnut	2.
	syl	earth+nut
	pron	<1R:T2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having an edible root, tuber, underground pod, or similar part, such as the peanut or truffle.
earth pillar	0.
	syl	earth pil+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a landform consisting of a column of clay or earth capped and protected from erosion by a boulder.
earthquake	0.
	syl	earth+quake
	pron	<1R:T2kwAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of vibrations at the surface of the earth caused by movement along a fault plane, volcanic activity, etc. Related adj.: {seismic}.
earthrise	0.
	syl	earth+rise
	pron	<1R:T2rIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the rising of the earth above the lunar horizon, as seen from the moon or a spacecraft.
earth science	0.
	syl	earth sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sciences, such as geology, geography, and geomorphology, that are concerned with the structure, age, and other aspects of the earth.
Earthe	infl
	head	Earthshaker
	syl	Earthe.
	pos	n.
Earthshaker	0.
	syl	Earth+shak:er
	pron	<1R:T2SAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	Poseidon (or Neptune) in his capacity as the bringer of earthquakes.
earthshaking	0.
	syl	earth+shak:ing
	pron	<1R:T2SAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of enormous importance or consequence; momentous.
earthlight	alt
	head	earthshine
	or	earthshine
	syl	earth+light
	pos	n.
earthshine	0.
	or	earthlight
	syl	earth+shine
	pron	<1R:T2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the ashen light reflected from the earth, which illuminates the new moon when it is not receiving light directly from the sun.
earthstar	0.
	syl	earth+star
	pron	<1R:T2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various basidiomycetous saprophytic woodland fungi of the genus whose brown onion-shaped reproductive body splits into a star shape to release the spores.
earth up	0.
	syl	earth up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (part of a plant, esp. the stem) with soil in order to protect from frost, light, etc.
earthward	1.
	syl	earth+ward
	pron	<1R:Tw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed towards the earth.
earthward	2.
	syl	earth+ward
	pron	<1R:Tw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {earthwards}.
earthward	alt
	head	earthwards
	or	earthwards
	syl	earth+ward
	pos	adv.
earthwards	0.
	or	earthward
	syl	earth+wards
	pron	<1R:Tw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the earth.
earth wax	0.
	syl	earth wax
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ozocerite}.
earthwork	1.
	syl	earth+work
	pron	<1R:T2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	excavation of earth, as in engineering construction.
earthwork	2.
	syl	earth+work
	pron	<1R:T2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortification made of earth.
earthworm	1.
	syl	earth+worm
	pron	<1R:T2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous oligochaete worms of the genera etc., which burrow in the soil and help aerate and break up the ground.
earthworm	2.
	syl	earth+worm
	pron	<1R:T2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a grovelling person.
earthier	infl
	head	earthy
	syl	earth:i+er
	pos	adj.
earthiest	infl
	head	earthy
	syl	earth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
earthy	1.
	syl	earth:y
	pron	<1R:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, composed of, or characteristic of earth.
earthy	2.
	syl	earth:y
	pron	<1R:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	robust, lusty, or uninhibited.
earthy	3.
	syl	earth:y
	pron	<1R:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrefined, coarse, or crude.
earthy	4.
	syl	earth:y
	pron	<1R:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {{worldly} (sense 1)}.
earthily	sub
	head	earthy
	syl	earth:i+ly
	pos	adv.
earthiness	sub
	head	earthy
	syl	earth:i+ness
	pos	n.
ear trumpet	0.
	syl	ear trum+pet
	pos	n.
	def	a trumpet-shaped instrument that amplifies sounds and is held to the ear: an old form of hearing aid.
earwax	0.
	syl	ear+wax
	pron	<1i*2w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {cerumen}.
earwig	ety	Old English *_earwicga, from *_eare #7ear %1#7+ wicga beetle, insect; probably from a superstition that the insect crept into human ears
earwig	1.
	syl	ear+wig
	pron	<1i*2wig>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insects of the order esp. ({common European earwig}) , which typically have an elongated body with small leathery forewings, semicircular membranous hindwings, and curved forceps at the tip of the abdomen.
earwigs	infl
	head	earwig
	syl	ear+wigs
	pos	vb.
earwigging	infl
	head	earwig
	syl	ear+wig+ging
	pos	vb.
earwigged	infl
	head	earwig
	syl	ear+wigged.
	pos	vb.
earwig	2.
	syl	ear+wig
	pron	<1i*2wig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to attempt to influence (a person) by private insinuation.
ease	ety	C13: from Old French aise ease, opportunity, from Latin adjac*_ens neighbour?!ing (area); see #7adjacent 
ease	1.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from discomfort, worry, or anxiety.
ease	2.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of difficulty, labour, or awkwardness; facility.
ease	3.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	rest, leisure, or relaxation.
ease	4.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from poverty or financial embarrassment; affluence.
	exam	1	a life of ease.
ease	5.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of restraint, embarrassment, or stiffness.
	exam	1	his ease of manner disarmed us.
ease	6.a.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	usage	Military. of a standing soldier, etc.
	def	in a relaxed position rather than at attention.
ease	6.b.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a command to adopt such a position.
ease	6.c.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	in a relaxed attitude or frame of mind.
ease	7.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less burdensome.
ease	8.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve (a person) of worry or care; comfort.
ease	9.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make comfortable or give rest to.
ease	10.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make less difficult; facilitate.
ease	11.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move into, out of, etc., with careful manipulation.
	exam	1	to ease a car into a narrow space.
ease	12.
	syl	ease
	pron	<Ez>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by off or up
	def	to lessen or cause to lessen in severity, pressure, tension, or strain; slacken, loosen, or abate.
ease oneself	13.
	head	ease
	or	ease nature
	syl	ease oneself
	qual	Archaic, euphemistic.
	def	to urinate or defecate.
ease the helm	14.
	head	ease
	syl	ease the helm.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to relieve the pressure on the rudder of a vessel, esp. by bringing the bow into the wind.
easer	sub
	head	ease
	syl	eas+er
	pos	n.
easeful	0.
	syl	ease+ful
	pron	<1Ezful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or bringing ease; peaceful; tranquil.
easefully	sub
	head	easeful
	syl	ease+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
easefulness	sub
	head	easeful
	syl	ease+ful+ness
	pos	n.
easel	ety	C17: from Dutch ezel #7ass %1; related to Gothic asilus, German Esel, Latin asinus ass
easel	0.
	syl	ea:sel
	pron	<1EzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame, usually in the form of an upright tripod, used for supporting or displaying an artist's canvas, blackboard, etc.
easement	1.
	syl	ease+ment
	pron	<1Ezm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the right enjoyed by a landowner of making limited use of his neighbour's land, as by crossing it to reach his own property.
easement	2.
	syl	ease+ment
	pron	<1Ezm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of easing or something that brings ease.
easily	1.
	syl	eas:i+ly
	pron	<1Ezili>
	pos	adv.
	def	with ease; without difficulty or exertion.
easily	2.
	syl	eas:i+ly
	pron	<1Ezili>
	pos	adv.
	def	by far; beyond question; un?!doubtedly.
	exam	1	he is easily the best in the contest.
easily	3.
	syl	eas:i+ly
	pron	<1Ezili>
	pos	adv.
	def	probably; almost certainly.
	exam	1	he may easily come first.#e
easiness	1.
	syl	eas:i+ness
	pron	<1Ezinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being easy to accomplish, do, obtain, etc.
easiness	2.
	syl	eas:i+ness
	pron	<1Ezinis>
	pos	n.
	def	ease or relaxation of manner; nonchalance.
east	ety	Old English *_east; related to Old High German *_ostar to the east, Old Norse austr, Latin aurora dawn, Greek e*_os, Sanskrit us*_as dawn, morning
east	1.
	syl	east
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four cardinal points of the compass, 90?% clockwise from north and 180?% from west.
east	2.
	syl	east
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction along a parallel towards the sunrise, at 90?% to north; the direction of the earth's rotation.
the east	3.
	head	east
	syl	the east.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any area lying in or towards the east. Related adj.: {oriental}.
east	4.
	syl	east
	pron	<Est>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, moving towards, or facing the east.
east	5.
	syl	east
	pron	<Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the wind
	def	from the east.
east	6.
	syl	east
	pron	<Est>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the east.
east	xref
	syl	east
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {E}
Easthe	infl
	head	East
	syl	Easthe.
	pos	n.
East	1.
	syl	East
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the continent of Asia regarded as culturally distinct from Europe and the West; the Orient.
East	2.
	syl	East
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the countries under Communist rule, lying mainly in the E hemisphere. Compare {{West%1} (sense 2)}.
East	3.a.
	syl	East
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the area north of the Ohio and east of the Mississippi.
East	3.b.
	syl	East
	pron	<Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the area north of Maryland and east of the Alleghenies.
East	4.a.
	syl	East
	pron	<Est>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the eastern part of a specified country, area, etc.
East	4.b.
	syl	East
	pron	<Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	as part of a name
	exam	1	East Germany.
East Africa	0.
	syl	East Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a region of Africa comprising Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania.
East African	sub
	head	East Africa
	syl	East Af+ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
East African Community	0.
	syl	East Af+ri+can Com+mun+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an association established in 1967 by Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania to promote closer economic and social ties between member states: dissolved in 1977.
East Anglia	1.
	syl	East An+gli:a
	pron	<1@Ggli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E England south of the Wash: consists of Norfolk and Suffolk, and parts of Essex and Cambridgeshire.
East Anglia	2.
	syl	East An+gli:a
	pron	<1@Ggli*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that consisted of Norfolk and Suffolk in the 6th century #7a.d. ; became a depend?!ency of Mercia in the 8th century.
East Anglian	sub
	head	East Anglia
	syl	East An+gli:an
	pos	adj. n.
East Bengal	0.
	syl	East Ben+gal
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the former Indian province of Bengal assigned to Pakistan in 1947 (now Bangladesh).
East Bengali	sub
	head	East Bengal
	syl	East Ben+ga+li
	pos	adj. n.
East Berlin	0.
	syl	East Ber+lin
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Berlin under East German control.
East Berliner	sub
	head	East Berlin
	syl	East Ber+lin+er
	pos	n.
eastbound	0.
	syl	east+bound
	pron	<1Est2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or leading towards the east.
Eastbourne	0.
	syl	East+bourne
	pron	<1Est2bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel. Pop.: 70495 (1971).
east by north	1.
	syl	east by north
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass north of east, 78?% 45@'#800244 clockwise from north.
east by north	2.
	syl	east by north
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
east by south	1.
	syl	east by south
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass south of east, 101?% 15@'#800245 clockwise from north.
east by south	2.
	syl	east by south
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
East Cape	1.
	syl	East Cape
	pos	n.
	def	the easternmost point of New Guinea, on Milne Bay.
East Cape	2.
	syl	East Cape
	pos	n.
	def	the easternmost point of New Zealand, on North Island.
East Cape	3.
	syl	East Cape
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for Cape {Dezhnev}.
East China Sea	0.
	syl	East Chi+na Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the N Pacific, between the E coast of China and the Ryukyu Islands.
Easthe	infl
	head	East End
	syl	Easthe.
	pos	n.
East End	0.
	syl	East End
	pos	n.
	def	a densely populated part of E London containing slums and industrial and dock areas.
East Ender	sub
	head	East End
	syl	East End+er
	pos	n.
Easter	ety	Old English *_eastre, after a Germanic goddess Eostre; related to Old High German *_ostar*_un Easter, Old Norse austr to the #7east, Old Slavonic ustru like summer
Easter	1.
	syl	East+er
	pron	<1Est*>
	pos	n.
	def	a festival of the Christian Church commemorating the Resurrection of Christ: falls on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox.
Easter	2.
	syl	East+er
	pron	<1Est*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Easter Sunday, Easter Day}. the day on which this festival is celebrated.
Easter	3.
	syl	East+er
	pron	<1Est*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period between Good Friday and Easter Monday. Related adj.: {paschal}.
Easter egg	0.
	syl	East+er egg
	pos	n.
	def	an egg given to children at Easter, usually a chocolate egg or a hen's egg with its shell painted.
Easter Island	0.
	syl	East+er Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an isolated volcanic island in the Pacific, 3700 km (2300 miles) west of Chile: discovered on Easter Sunday, 1722; annexed by Chile in 1888; noted for the remains of an aboriginal culture, which includes gigantic stone figures. Pop.: 1135 (1960). Area: 166 sq. km (64 sq. miles). Also called: {Rapa Nui}.
Easter Islander	sub
	head	Easter Island
	syl	East+er Is+land+er
	pos	n.
Easter-ledges	1.
	syl	East:er-ledg:es
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for { {bistort} (sense 1)}.
Easter-ledge pudding	2.
	head	Easter-ledges
	syl	Easter-ledge pudding.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a pudding made from the young leaves of the bistort.
Easter lily	0.
	syl	East+er lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of various lilies, esp. that have large showy white flowers.
easterly	1.
	syl	east+er+ly
	pron	<1Est*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in the east.
easterly	2.
	syl	east+er+ly
	pron	<1Est*li>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	towards or in the direction of the east.
easterly	3.
	syl	east+er+ly
	pron	<1Est*li>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	from the east.
	exam	1	an easterly wind.
easterlies	infl
	head	easterly
	syl	east+er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
easterly	4.
	syl	east+er+ly
	pron	<1Est*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind from the east.
eastern	1.
	syl	east+ern
	pron	<1Est*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in or towards the east.
eastern	2.
	syl	east+ern
	pron	<1Est*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	facing or moving towards the east.
Eastern Church	1.
	syl	East+ern Church
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Christian Churches of the former Byzantine Empire.
Eastern Church	2.
	syl	East+ern Church
	pos	n.
	def	any Church owing allegiance to the Orthodox Church and in communion with the Greek patriarchal see of Constantinople.
Eastern Church	3.
	syl	East+ern Church
	pos	n.
	def	any Church, including Uniat Churches, having Eastern forms of liturgy and institutions.
Easterner	0.
	syl	East+ern+er
	pron	<1Est*n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the east of any specified region, esp. of the Orient or of the eastern states of the U.S.
Eastern Ghats	0.
	syl	East+ern Ghats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S India, parallel to the Bay of Bengal: united with the Western Ghats by the Nilgiri Hills; forms the E margin of the Deccan plateau.
eastern hemisphere	1.
	syl	east+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	that half of the globe containing Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia, lying east of the Greenwich meridian.
eastern hemisphere	2.
	syl	east+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the lands in this, esp. Asia.
easternmost	0.
	syl	east+ern+most
	pron	<1Est*n2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or occurring farthest east.
Eastern Orthodox Church	0.
	syl	East+ern Or+tho+dox Church
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Orthodox Church}.
Eastern rite	0.
	syl	East+ern rite
	pos	n.
	def	the rite and liturgy of an Eastern Church or of a Uniat Church.
Eastern Roman Empire	0.
	syl	East+ern Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the eastern of the two empires created by the division of the Roman Empire in 395 #7a.d. See also {Byzantine Empire}.
Eastern Standard Time	0.
	syl	East+ern Stand+ard Time
	pos	n.
	def	one of the standard times used in North America, five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Abbrev.: {E.S.T}.
Eastern Townships	0.
	syl	East+ern Town+ships
	pos	n.
	def	an area of central Canada, in S Quebec: consists of 11 townships south of the St. Lawrence.
Eastertide	0.
	syl	East+er+tide
	pron	<1Est*2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the Easter season.
East Flanders	0.
	syl	East Flan+ders
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Belgium: low-lying, with reclaimed land in the northeast: textile industries. Capital: Ghent. Pop.: 1325419 (1975 est.). Area: 2979 sq. km (1150 sq. miles).
East Germanic	0.
	syl	East Ger+man+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a subbranch of the Germanic languages: now extinct. The only member of which records survive is Gothic.
East Germany	0.
	syl	East Ger+ma+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in N central Europe, on the Baltic: established in 1949 and declared a sovereign state by the Soviet Union in 1954; low-lying in the north, with many lakes; mountainous and forested in the south. Language: German. Currency: East German mark. Capital: East Berlin. Pop.: 16850000 (1975 est.). Area: 108178 sq. km (42189 sq. miles). Official name: {German Democratic Republic}. Abbrevs.: {DDR, GDR}. See also {Germany}.
East German	sub
	head	East Germany
	syl	East Ger+man
	pos	adj. n.
East India Company	1.
	syl	East In+di:a Com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	the company chartered in 1600 by the British government to trade in the East Indies: dissolved in 1874.
East India Company	2.
	syl	East In+di:a Com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	any similar trading company, such as any of those founded by the Dutch, French, and Danes in the 17th and 18th centuries.
East Indian	1.
	syl	East Ind+i:an
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	an immigrant to the West Indies who is of Indian origin; an Asian West Indian. {~}
East Indian	2.
	syl	East Ind+i:an
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	of, relating to, or originating in the East Indies.
Easthe	infl
	head	East Indies
	syl	Easthe.
	pos	n.
East Indies	1.
	syl	East In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	the Malay Archipelago, including or excluding the Philippines.
East Indies	2.
	syl	East In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	SE Asia in general.
easting	1.
	syl	east+ing
	pron	<1EstiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the net distance eastwards made by a vessel moving towards the east.
easting	2.a.
	syl	east+ing
	pron	<1EstiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance eastwards of a point from a given meridian indicated by the first half of a map grid reference.
easting	2.b.
	syl	east+ing
	pron	<1EstiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a longitudinal grid line. Compare {{northing} (sense 3)}.
East Kilbride	0.
	syl	East Kil+bride
	pron	<kil1brId>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Scotland, near Glasgow: designated a new town in 1947. Pop.: 63505 (1971).
Eastleigh	0.
	syl	East+leigh
	pron	<1Est2lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in S Hampshire: railway engineering industry. Pop.: 45320 (1971).
East London	0.
	syl	East Lon+don
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S South Africa, in SE Cape Province. Pop.: 118298 (1970).
East Lothian	0.
	syl	East Lo+thi:an
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of E central Scotland, now part of Lothian region.
George	infl
	head	Eastman
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Eastman	0.
	syl	East:man
	pron	<1Estm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1932, U.S. manufacturer of photographic equipment: noted for the introduction of roll film and developments in colour photography.
east-northeast	1.
	syl	east-north:east
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between northeast and east, 67?% 30@'#800246 clockwise from north.
east-northeast	2.
	syl	east-north:east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
east-northeast	xref
	syl	east-north:east
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {ENE}
East Pakistan	0.
	syl	East Pa+ki+stan
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1971) of {Bangladesh}.
East Pakistani	sub
	head	East Pakistan
	syl	East Pa+ki+sta+ni
	pos	adj. n.
East Prussia	0.
	syl	East Prus+sia
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NE Germany on the Baltic Sea: separated in 1919 from the rest of Germany by the Polish Corridor and Danzig: in 1945 Poland received the south part, the Soviet Union the north. German name: {Ostpreussen}.
East Prussian	sub
	head	East Prussia
	syl	East Prus+sian
	pos	adj. n.
East Riding	0.
	syl	East Rid+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	an administrative division of Yorkshire, now mostly in Humberside.
east-southeast	1.
	syl	east-south:east
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between east and southeast, 112?% 30@'#800247 clockwise from north.
east-southeast	2.
	syl	east-south:east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
east-southeast	xref
	syl	east-south:east
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {ESE}
East Sussex	0.
	syl	East Sus+sex
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE England comprising part of the former county of Sussex: mainly undulating agricultural land, with the South Downs and seaside resorts in the south. Administrative centre: Lewes. Pop.: 655600 (1976 est.). Area: 1836 sq. km (710 sq. miles).
eastward	1.
	syl	east+ward
	pron	<1Estw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or directed towards the east.
eastward	2.
	syl	east+ward
	pron	<1Estw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {eastwards}.
eastward	3.
	syl	east+ward
	pron	<1Estw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the eastward part, direction, etc.
eastwardly	sub
	head	eastward
	syl	east+ward+ly
	pos	adv. adj.
eastward	alt
	head	eastwards
	or	eastwards
	syl	east+ward
	pos	adv.
eastwards	0.
	or	eastward
	syl	east+wards
	pron	<1Estw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the east.
easy	ety	C12: from Old French aisi*'e, past participle of aisier to relieve, #7ease #e Usage. Easy is not used as an adverb by careful speakers and writers except in certain set phrases: to take it easy; easy does it. Where a fixed expression is not involved, the usual ad?!verbial form of easy is preferred: this polish goes on more easily (not easier) than the other.
easier	infl
	head	easy
	syl	eas:i+er
	pos	adj.
easiest	infl
	head	easy
	syl	eas:i+est.
	pos	adj.
easy	1.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not requiring much labour or effort; not difficult; simple.
	exam	1	an easy job.
easy	2.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from pain, care, or anxiety.
	exam	1	easy in one's mind.
easy	3.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not harsh or restricting; lenient.
	exam	1	easy laws.
easy	4.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerant and undemanding; easy-going.
	exam	1	an easy disposition.
easy	5.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily influenced or persuaded; pliant.
	exam	1	she was an easy victim of his wiles.
easy	6.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not tight or constricting; loose.
	exam	1	an easy fit.
easy	7.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not strained or extreme; moderate; gentle.
	exam	1	an easy pace;
	exam	2	an easy ascent.
easy	8.a.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily obtainable.
easy	8.b.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a market
	def	characterized by low demand or excess supply with prices tending to fall. Compare {{tight} (sense 10)}.
easy	9.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ready to fall in with any suggestion made; not pre?!disposed.
	exam	1	he is easy about what to do.
easy on the eye	10.
	head	easy
	syl	easy on the eye.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pleasant to look at; attractive, esp. sexually.
Easy Street	11.
	head	easy
	syl	Easy Street.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of financial security.
woman of easy virtue	12.
	head	easy
	syl	woman of easy virtue.
	def	a sexually available woman, esp. a prostitute.
easy	13.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in any easy or relaxed manner.
easy does it	14.
	head	easy
	syl	easy does it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	go slowly and carefully; be careful.
go easy	15.
	head	easy
	syl	go easy.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually imperative; often foll. by on
	def	to exercise moderation.
stand easy	16.
	head	easy
	syl	stand easy.
	qual	Military.
	def	a command to soldiers standing at ease that they may relax further.
easy	17.a.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adv.
	def	to avoid stress or undue hurry.
easy	17.b.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adv.
	def	to remain calm; not become agitated or angry. {~} {eas@.ies, eas@.y+ing, eas@.ied}.
easy	18.
	syl	eas:y
	pron	<1Ezi>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	Also: {easy-oar}. to stop rowing.
easy chair	0.
	syl	eas:y chair
	pos	n.
	def	a comfortable upholstered armchair.
easy mark	alt
	head	easy game
	or	easy game
	syl	eas:y mark
	pos	n.
easy game	0.
	or	easy mark
	syl	eas:y game
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of.
easy-going	1.
	syl	eas:y-go:ing
	pron	<1Ezi1g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relaxed in manner or attitude; inclined to be excessively tolerant.
easy-going	2.
	syl	eas:y-go:ing
	pron	<1Ezi1g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving at a comfortable pace.
	exam	1	an easy-going horse.
eat	ety	Old English etan; related to Gothic itan, Old High German ezzan, Latin edere, Greek edein, Sanskrit admi 
eats	infl
	head	eat
	syl	eats
	pos	vb.
eating	infl
	head	eat
	syl	eat+ing
	pos	vb.
eate	infl
	head	eat
	syl	eate
	pos	vb.
eaten	infl
	head	eat
	syl	eat+en.
	pos	vb.
eat	1.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take into the mouth and swallow (food, etc.), esp. after biting and chewing.
eat	2.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away or up
	def	to destroy as if by eating.
	exam	1	the damp had eaten away the woodwork.
eat	3.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to use up or waste.
	exam	1	taxes ate into his inheritance.
eat	4.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by into or through
	def	to make (a hole, passage, etc.) by eating or gnawing.
	exam	1	rats ate through the floor.
eat	5.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or have (a meal or meals).
	exam	1	we always eat at six.
eat	6.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include as part of one's diet.
	exam	1	he doesn't eat fish.
eat	7.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause to worry; make anxious.
	exam	1	what's eating you??
eat	8.
	syl	eat
	pron	<Et>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to perform cunnilingus or fellatio upon.
eat one's hat if	9.
	head	eat
	syl	eat one's hat if.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be greatly surprised if (something happens).
eat one's heart out	10.
	head	eat
	syl	eat one's heart out.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to brood or pine with grief or longing.
eat one's words	11.
	head	eat
	syl	eat one's words.
	def	to take back something said; recant; retract.
eat out of (someone's) hand	12.
	head	eat
	syl	eat out of (someone's) hand.
	def	to be entirely obedient to (someone).
eat (someone) out of house and home	13.
	head	eat
	syl	eat (someone) out of house and home.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to ruin (someone, esp. one's parent or one's host) by consuming all his food.
eater	sub
	head	eat
	syl	eat+er
	pos	n.
eatable	0.
	syl	eat+a:ble
	pron	<1Et*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit or suitable for eating; edible.
eatables	0.
	syl	eat+a:bles
	pron	<1Et*bLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	food.
eatage	0.
	syl	eat+age
	pron	<1EtiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	grazing rights.
eaten	0.
	syl	eat+en
	pron	<1EtN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {eat}.
eating	1.
	syl	eat+ing
	pron	<1EtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	food, esp. in relation to its quality or taste.
	exam	1	this fruit makes excellent eating.
eating	2.
	syl	eat+ing
	pron	<1EtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suitable for eating, esp. uncooked.
	exam	1	eating pears.
eating	3.
	syl	eat+ing
	pron	<1EtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or for eating.
	exam	1	an eating house.
eat out	0.
	syl	eat out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat away from home, esp. in a restaurant.
eats	0.
	syl	eats
	pron	<Ets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	articles of food; provisions.
eat up	0.
	syl	eat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
eat up	1.
	syl	eat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to eat or consume entirely: often used as an exhortation to children.
eat up	2.
	syl	eat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to listen to with enthusiasm or appreciation.
	exam	1	the audience ate up the speaker's every word.
eat up	3.
	syl	eat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to absorb eagerly.
	exam	1	some women eat up flattery.
eat up	4.
	syl	eat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often passive
	def	to affect grossly.
	exam	1	she was eaten up by jealousy.
eat up	5.
	syl	eat up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to travel (a distance) quickly.
	exam	1	we just ate up the miles.
EAU	0.
	syl	EAU
	usage	international car registration for
	def	East Africa Uganda.
eau de Cologne	ety	French, literally: water of Cologne
eau de Cologne	0.
	syl	eau de Co+logne
	pron	<2*u> <d*> <k*1l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cologne}.
eau de Javelle	0.
	syl	eau de Ja+velle
	pron	<2*u> <d*> <Z@1vel>, <Z*->, French <od> <Za1vel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Javel water}.
eau de nil	ety	from French, literally: water of (the) Nile
eau de nil	0.a.
	syl	eau de nil
	pron	<2*u> <d*> <1nEl>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a pale yellowish-green colour.
eau de nil	0.b.
	syl	eau de nil
	pron	<2*u> <d*> <1nEl>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	eau-de-nil walls.
eau de vie	ety	French, literally: water of life
eau de vie	0.
	syl	eau de vie
	pron	<2*u> <d*> <1vE>, French <od> <1vi>
	pos	n.
	def	brandy or other spirits.
eaves	ety	Old English efes; related to Gothic ubizwa porch, Greek hupsos height
eaves	0.
	syl	eaves
	pron	<Evz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the edge of a roof that projects beyond the wall.
eavesdrop	ety	C17: back formation from earlier evesdropper, from Old English yfesdrype water dripping from the eaves; see #7eaves, drop ; compare Old Norse upsardropi 
eavesdrops	infl
	head	eavesdrop
	syl	eaves+drops
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
eavesdropping	infl
	head	eavesdrop
	syl	eaves+drop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
eavesdropped	infl
	head	eavesdrop
	syl	eaves+dropped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
eavesdrop	0.
	syl	eaves+drop
	pron	<1Evz2drop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to listen secretly to the private conversation of others.
eavesdropper	sub
	head	eavesdrop
	syl	eaves+2drop+per
	pos	n.
ebb	ety	Old English ebba; related to Old Norse efja river bend, Gothic ibuks moving backwards, Old High German ippih*_on to roll backwards, Middle Dutch ebbe ebb
ebb	1.
	syl	ebb
	pron	<eb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of tide water
	def	to flow back or recede. Compare {{flow} (sense 9)}.
ebb	2.
	syl	ebb
	pron	<eb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall away or decline.
ebb	3.a.
	syl	ebb
	pron	<eb>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the flowing back of the tide from high to low water or the period in which this takes place.
ebb	3.b.
	syl	ebb
	pron	<eb>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	as modifier; the ebb tide.
	def	Compare {{flood} (sense 3)}.
at a low ebb	4.
	head	ebb
	syl	at a low ebb.
	def	in a state or period of weakness, lack of vigour, or decline.
Ebbw Vale	0.
	syl	Ebbw Vale
	pron	<1ebu:> <1vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Wales, in W Gwent: coal mines. Pop.: 26049 (1971).
EBCDIC	0.
	syl	EBCDIC
	pron	<1epsi2dik>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	extended binary-coded decimal-interchange code: a computer code for representing alphanumeric characters.
Friedrich	infl
	head	Ebert
	syl	Frie:drich
	pron	<1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Ebert	0.
	syl	E:bert
	pron	German <1A:b*rt>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1925, German Social Democratic statesman; first president of the German Republic (1919-25).
Eblis	ety	Arabic Ibl*_is, from Greek diabolos slanderer, #7devil 
Eblis	0.
	syl	Eb+lis
	pron	<1eblis>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief evil jinni in Islamic mythology.
E-boat	0.
	syl	E-boat
	pos	n.
	usage	in World War II
	def	an enemy torpedo boat, esp. a German one.
ebon	ety	C14: from Latin hebenus; see #7ebony 
ebon	0.
	syl	eb:on
	pron	<1ebN>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a poetic word for {ebony}.
ebonite	0.
	syl	eb+on+ite
	pron	<1eb*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vulcanite}.
ebonise	alt
	head	ebonize
	or	ebonize
	syl	eb+on+ise
	pron	<1eb*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ebonize	0.
	or	ebonise
	syl	eb+on+ize
	pron	<1eb*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stain or otherwise finish in imitation of ebony.
ebony	ety	C16 hebeny, from Late Latin ebeninus from Greek ebeninos, from ebenos ebony, of Egyptian origin
ebonies	infl
	head	ebony
	syl	eb+on:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ebony	1.
	syl	eb+on:y
	pron	<1eb*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical and subtropical trees of the genus esp. of S India, that have hard dark wood: family See also {persimmon}.
ebony	2.
	syl	eb+on:y
	pron	<1eb*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of such a tree, much used for cabinetwork.
ebony	3.a.
	syl	eb+on:y
	pron	<1eb*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a black colour, sometimes with a dark olive tinge.
ebony	3.b.
	syl	eb+on:y
	pron	<1eb*ni>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an ebony skin.
Eboracum	0.
	syl	E:bor:a+cum
	pron	<E1bor*k*m>, <2Ebc:1ra:k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman name for {{York%1} (sense 1)}.
ebracteate	ety	C19: from New Latin ebracte*_atus; see #7ex -#7, bracteate 
ebracteate	0.
	syl	e:brac+te+ate
	pron	<i1br@kti2At>, <-tiit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having no bracts.
Ebro	0.
	syl	E:bro
	pron	<1Ebr*u>, Spanish <1A$Bro>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest river in Spain, rising in the Cantabrian Mountains and flowing southeast to the Mediterranean. Length: 910 km (565 miles).
ebullient	ety	C16: from Latin *_ebull*_ire to bubble forth, be boisterous, from bull*_ire to #7{boil %1}
ebullient	1.
	syl	e:bul+lient
	pron	<i1b^lj*nt>, <i1bul->
	pos	adj.
	def	overflowing with enthu?!siasm or excitement; exuberant.
ebullient	2.
	syl	e:bul+lient
	pron	<i1b^lj*nt>, <i1bul->
	pos	adj.
	def	boiling.
ebullience	sub
	head	ebullient
	or	ebulliency
	syl	e:1bul+lience
	pos	n.
ebulliency	sub
	head	ebullient
	or	ebullience
	syl	e:1bul+lien+cy
	pos	n.
ebulliently	sub
	head	ebullient
	syl	e:1bul+lient+ly
	pos	adv.
ebullioscopy	ety	C19: from ebullioscope, from Latin ebullire to boil over+-#7scope  &- e@.bul+li@.o+scop+ic ($I@!b^l$I$$#!sk$Ap$Ik, $I@!b$ul-) adj. &- e@.@!bul+li@.o+#!scop@.i+cal+ly adv.
ebullioscopy	0.
	syl	e:bul+li+os+co+py
	pron	<i2b^li1osk*pi>, <i2bul->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a technique for finding molecular weights of substances by measuring the extent to which they change the boiling point of a solvent.
ebullition	ety	C16: from Late Latin *_ebull*_iti*_o; see #7ebullient 
ebullition	1.
	syl	e:bul+li+tion
	pron	<2eb*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of boiling.
ebullition	2.
	syl	e:bul+li+tion
	pron	<2eb*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden outburst, as of intense emotion.
eburnation	ety	C19: from Latin eburnus of ivory, from ebur ivory
eburnation	0.
	syl	e:bur+na+tion
	pron	<2Eb*1nAS*n>, <2eb->
	pos	n.
	def	a degenerative condition of bone or cartilage characterized by unusual hardness.
ec-	ety	from Greek ek (before a vowel ex) out of, away from; see #7{ex -%1}
ec-	0.
	syl	ec-
	usage	combining form.
	def	out from; away from.
	exam	1	ecbolic;
	exam	2	eccentric;
	exam	3	ecdysis.
EC	1.
	syl	EC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	East central. {~}
EC	2.
	syl	EC
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Ecuador.
ecad	ety	C20: from #7ec (#7ology) #7+ -#7ad %1
ecad	0.
	syl	e:cad
	pron	<1Ek@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism whose form has been affected by its environment.
'ecart'e	ety	C19: from French, from *'ecarter to discard, from carte #7card %1
'ecart'e	1.
	syl	*'e:car+t*'e
	pron	<A1ka:tA>, French <Akar1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two, played with 32 cards and king high.
'ecart'e	2.a.
	syl	*'e:car+t*'e
	pron	<A1ka:tA>, French <Akar1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a body position in which one arm and the same leg are extended at the side of the body.
'ecart'e	2.b.
	syl	*'e:car+t*'e
	pron	<A1ka:tA>, French <Akar1tA>
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	the *'ecart*'e position.
Ecbatana	0.
	syl	Ec+bat:a+na
	pron	<ek1b@t*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Iran, on the site of modern Hamad*_an; capital of Media and royal residence of the Persians and Parthians.
ecbolic	ety	C18: from Greek ekbol*_e a throwing out, from ekballein to throw out, from ballein to throw
ecbolic	1.
	syl	ec+bol+ic
	pron	<ek1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	hastening labour or abortion.
ecbolic	2.
	syl	ec+bol+ic
	pron	<ek1bolik>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that hastens labour or abortion.
Ecce Homo	ety	Latin: behold the man, the words of Pontius Pilate to his accusers (John 19:5)
Ecce Homo	0.
	syl	Ec:ce Ho:mo
	pron	<1ekA> <1h*um*u>, <1eksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture or sculpture of Christ crowned with thorns.
eccentric	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin eccentricus, from Greek ekkentros out of centre, from ek- #7ex -#7+ kentron centre
eccentric	1.
	syl	ec+cen+tric
	pron	<ik1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating or departing from convention, esp. in a bizarre manner; irregular or odd.
eccentric	2.
	syl	ec+cen+tric
	pron	<ik1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated away from the centre or the axis.
eccentric	3.
	syl	ec+cen+tric
	pron	<ik1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having a common centre.
	exam	1	eccentric circles.
eccentric	4.
	syl	ec+cen+tric
	pron	<ik1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not precisely circular.
eccentric	5.
	syl	ec+cen+tric
	pron	<ik1sentrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deviates from normal forms of behaviour esp. in a bizarre manner.
eccentric	6.
	syl	ec+cen+tric
	pron	<ik1sentrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting rotary motion to reciprocating motion.
eccentrically	sub
	head	eccentric
	syl	ec+1cen+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eccentricities	infl
	head	eccentricity
	syl	ec+cen+tri+ci:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eccentricity	1.
	syl	ec+cen+tri+ci:ty
	pron	<2eksen1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	unconventional or irregular behaviour.
eccentricity	2.
	syl	ec+cen+tri+ci:ty
	pron	<2eksen1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	deviation from a circular path or orbit.
eccentricity	3.
	syl	ec+cen+tri+ci:ty
	pron	<2eksen1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the elongation of an elliptical orbit, esp. of a planet or satellite: the distance between the foci divided by the length of the major axis.
eccentricity	4.
	syl	ec+cen+tri+ci:ty
	pron	<2eksen1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a number that expresses the shape of a conic section: the ratio of the distance of a point on the curve from a fixed point (the focus) to the distance of the point from a fixed line (the directrix).
eccentricity	5.
	syl	ec+cen+tri+ci:ty
	pron	<2eksen1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of displacement of the geometric centre of a part from the true centre, esp. of the axis of rotation of a wheel.
ecchymosis	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek ekkhum*_osis, from ekkhumousthai to pour out, from khumos juice
ecchymoses	infl
	head	ecchymosis
	syl	ec+chy+mo+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ecchymosis	0.
	syl	ec+chy+mo+sis
	pron	<2eki1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	discoloration of the skin through bruising.
ecchymosed	sub
	head	ecchymosis
	or	ecchymotic
	syl	ec+chy+mosed
	pron	<1eki2m*uzd>, <-2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
ecchymotic	sub
	head	ecchymosis
	or	ecchymosed
	syl	ec+chy+mot+ic
	pron	<2eki1motik>
	pos	adj.
eccles	alt
	head	eccl
	or	eccl
	syl	eccles.
eccl	0.
	or	eccles
	syl	eccl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ecclesiastic(al).
Eccles	0.
	syl	Ec+cles
	pron	<1ekLz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 38413 (1971).
Eccl	alt
	head	Eccles
	or	Eccles
	syl	Eccl.
Eccles	0.
	or	Eccl
	syl	Eccles.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Ecclesiastes.
Eccles cake	0.
	syl	Ec+cles cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pastry with a filling of dried fruit.
ecclesia	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Late Greek ekkl*_esia assembly, from ekkl*_etos called, from ekkalein to call out, from kalein to call
ecclesiae	infl
	head	ecclesia
	syl	ec+cle+si:ae
	pron	<-zi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ecclesia	1.
	syl	ec+cle+si:a
	pron	<i1klEzi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in formal Church usage
	def	a congregation.
ecclesia	2.
	syl	ec+cle+si:a
	pron	<i1klEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the assembly of citizens of an ancient Greek state.
ecclesiast	0.
	syl	ecclesiast.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ecclesiastical.
Ecclesiastes	ety	via Late Latin, from Greek ekkl*_esiast*_es member of the assembly; see #7ecclesia 
Ecclesiastes	0.
	syl	Ec+cle+si+as+tes
	pron	<i2klEzi1@stEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the Old Testament, probably written about 250 #7b.c.
ecclesiastic	1.
	syl	ec+cle+si+as+tic
	pron	<i2klEzi1@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman or other person in holy orders.
ecclesiastic	2.
	syl	ec+cle+si+as+tic
	pron	<i2klEzi1@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or associated with the Christian Church or clergy.
ecclesiastical	0.
	syl	ec+cle+si+as+ti+cal
	pron	<i2klEzi1@stikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Christian Church.
ecclesiastically	sub
	head	ecclesiastical
	syl	ec+2cle+si+1as+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Ecclesiastical Commissioners	0.
	syl	Ec+cle+si+as+ti+cal Com+mis+sion+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the administrators of the properties of the Church of England from 1836 to 1948, when they were combined with Queen Anne's Bounty to form the Church Commissioners.
ecclesiasticism	0.
	syl	ec+cle+si+as+ti+cism
	pron	<i2klEzi1@sti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	exaggerated at?!tachment to the practices or principles of the Christian Church.
Ecclesiasticus	0.
	syl	Ec+cle+si+as+ti+cus
	pron	<i2klEzi1@stik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the books of the Apocrypha, written around 180 #7b.c. and also called {The Wisdom of Jesus, the son of Sirach}.
ecclesiolatry	0.
	syl	ec+cle+si+ol:a+try
	pron	<i2klEzi1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	obsessional devotion to ecclesiastical traditions.
ecclesiolater	sub
	head	ecclesiolatry
	syl	ec+2cle+si+1ol:a+ter
	pos	n.
ecclesiology	1.
	syl	ec+cle+si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<i2klEzi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the Christian Church.
ecclesiology	2.
	syl	ec+cle+si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<i2klEzi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of Church architecture and decoration.
ecclesiological	sub
	head	ecclesiology
	syl	ec+cle+si:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<i2klEzi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ecclesiologically	sub
	head	ecclesiology
	syl	ec+2cle+si:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ecclesiologist	sub
	head	ecclesiology
	syl	ec+2cle+si+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Ecclus	0.
	syl	Ecclus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ecclesiasticus.
eccrine	ety	from Greek ekkrinein to secrete, from ek- #7ec -#7+ krinein to separate
eccrine	0.
	syl	ec+crine
	pron	<1ekrin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting glands that secrete externally, esp. the numerous sweat glands on the human body. Compare {{apocrine}}.
eccrinology	0.
	syl	ec+crin+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ekri1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with secretions of the eccrine glands.
ecdysiast	ety	C20: (coined by H. L. Mencken) from #7ecdysis+ -ast, variant of -#7ist 
ecdysiast	0.
	syl	ec+dys:i+ast
	pron	<ek1dizi2@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a facetious word for {{stripper} (sense 1)}.
ecdysis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek ekdusis, from ekduein to strip, from ek- #7ex -#7+ duein to put on
ecdyses	infl
	head	ecdysis
	syl	ec+dy+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ecdysis	0.
	syl	ec+dy+sis
	pron	<1ekdisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the periodic shedding of the cuticle in insects and other arthropods or the outer epi?!dermal layer in reptiles. See also {ecdysone}.
ecdysial	sub
	head	ecdysis
	syl	ec+1dys+i:al
	pos	adj.
ecdysone	0.
	syl	ec+dy+sone
	pron	<ek1dI2s*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone secreted by the prothoracic gland of insects that controls ecdysis and stimulates metamorphosis.
ecesis	ety	C20: from Greek oik*_esis a dwelling in, from oikein to inhabit; related to oikos a house
ecesis	0.
	syl	e:ce:sis
	pron	<i1sEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the establishment of a plant in a new environment.
Bulent	infl
	head	Ecevit
	syl	B*"u:lent
	pron	<1bul*nt>
	pos	n.
Ecevit	0.
	syl	E:ce:vit
	pron	<1eC*vit>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Turkish statesman; prime minister (1974; since 1978).
ECG	1.
	syl	E.C.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electrocardiogram.
ECG	2.
	syl	E.C.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electrocardiograph.
echard	ety	C20: from Greek ekhein to hold back+ ardein to water
echard	0.
	syl	ec+hard
	pron	<1eka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	water that is present in the soil but cannot be absorbed or otherwise utilized by plants.
echelon	ety	C18: from French *'echelon, literally: rung of a ladder, from Old French eschiele ladder, from Latin sc*_ala; see #7scale %3
echelon	1.
	syl	e:che+lon
	pron	<1eS*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a level of command, responsibility, etc. (esp. in the phrase {the upper echelons) }.
echelon	2.a.
	syl	e:che+lon
	pron	<1eS*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a formation in which units follow one another but are offset sufficiently to allow each unit a line of fire ahead.
echelon	2.b.
	syl	e:che+lon
	pron	<1eS*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a group formed in this way.
echelon	3.
	syl	e:che+lon
	pron	<1eS*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a type of diffraction grating consisting of a series of plates of equal thickness arranged stepwise with a constant offset.
echelon	4.
	syl	e:che+lon
	pron	<1eS*2lon>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assemble in echelon.
echeveria	ety	named after M. Echeveri, 19th-cent. Mexican botanical artist
echeveria	0.
	syl	ech+e:ve+ri:a
	pron	<2eCi1vi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American crassulaceous plants of the genus cultivated for their colourful foliage.
echidna	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: viper, from Greek ekhidna 
echidnas	infl
	head	echidna
	or	echidnae
	syl	e:chid+nas
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
echidnae	infl
	head	echidna
	or	echidnas
	syl	e:chid+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
echidna	0.
	syl	e:chid+na
	pron	<i1kidn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the spine-covered monotreme mammals of the genera of Australia and of New Guinea: family They have a long snout and claws for hunting ants and termites. Also called: {spiny anteater}.
echinated	alt
	head	echinate
	or	echinate
	syl	ech:i+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
echinate	0.
	or	echinated
	syl	ech:i+nate
	pron	<1eki2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with spines, bristles, or bristle-like outgrowths.
echino-	ety	from New Latin, via Latin from Greek ekhinos sea urchin, hedgehog
echinococcus	0.
	syl	e:chi+no+coc+cus
	pron	<i2kIn*1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tapeworms constituting the genus the larvae of which are parasitic in man and domestic animals.
echinoderm	0.
	syl	e:chi+no+derm
	pron	<i1kIn*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the marine invertebrate animals constituting the phylum characterized by tube feet, a calcite body-covering (test), and a five-part symmetrical body. The group includes the starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.
echinodermal	sub
	head	echinoderm
	or	echinodermatous
	syl	e:2chi+no+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
echinodermatous	sub
	head	echinoderm
	or	echinodermal
	syl	e:2chi+no+1der+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
echinoid	1.
	syl	e:chi+noid
	pron	<i1kIncid>, <1ek*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of the echinoderms constituting the class typically having a rigid ovoid body. The class includes the sea urchins and sand dollars.
echinoid	2.
	syl	e:chi+noid
	pron	<i1kIncid>, <1ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to this class.
echinus	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek ekhinos 
echini	infl
	head	echinus
	syl	e:chi+ni
	pron	<-nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
echinus	1.
	syl	e:chi+nus
	pron	<i1kIn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	an ovolo moulding between the shaft and the abacus of a Doric column.
echinus	2.
	syl	e:chi+nus
	pron	<i1kIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sea urchins of the genus such as ({edible sea urchin}) of the Mediterranean.
echo	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek *_ekh*_o; related to Greek *_ekh*_e sound
echoes	infl
	head	echo
	syl	ech:oes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
echo	1.a.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the reflection of sound or other radiation by a reflecting medium, esp. a solid object.
echo	1.b.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound so reflected.
echo	2.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a repetition or imitation, esp. an unoriginal reproduction of another's opinions.
echo	3.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something that evokes memories, esp. of a particular style or era.
echo	4.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	an effect that continues after the original cause has disappeared; repercussion.
	exam	1	the echoes of the French Revolution.
echo	5.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who copies another, esp. one who obsequiously agrees with another's opinions.
echo	6.a.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the signal reflected by a radar target.
echo	6.b.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the trace produced by such a signal on a radar screen.
echo	7.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the repetition of certain sounds or syllables in a verse line.
echo	8.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the quiet repetition of a musical phrase.
echo	9.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {echo organ} {echo stop}. a manual or stop on an organ that controls a set of quiet pipes that give the illusion of sounding at a distance.
echo	10.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic effect in recorded music that adds vibration or resonance.
echoes	infl
	head	echo
	syl	ech:oes
	pos	vb.
echoing	infl
	head	echo
	syl	ech:o+ing
	pos	vb.
echoed	infl
	head	echo
	syl	ech:oed.
	pos	vb.
echo	11.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to resound or cause to resound with an echo.
	exam	1	the cave echoed their shouts.
echo	12.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of sounds
	def	to repeat or resound by echoes; reverberate.
echo	13.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of persons
	def	to repeat (words, opinions, etc.), in imitation, agreement, or flattery.
echo	14.
	syl	ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of things
	def	to resemble or imitate (another style, earlier model, etc.).
echoless	sub
	head	echo
	syl	ech:o+less
	pos	adj.
echo-like	sub
	head	echo
	syl	ech:o-2like
	pos	adj.
Echo	H1.0.
	syl	Ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two U.S. passive communications satellites, the first of which was launched in 1960.
Echo	H2.0.
	syl	Ech:o
	pron	<1ek*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph who, spurned by Narcissus, pined away until only her voice remained.
echo chamber	1.
	syl	ech:o cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {reverbera?!tion chamber}. a room with walls that reflect sound. It is used to make acoustic measurements and as a recording studio when echo effects are required.
echo chamber	2.
	syl	ech:o cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device producing a similar effect.
echoic	1.
	syl	ech:o+ic
	pron	<e1k*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or resembling an echo.
echoic	2.
	syl	ech:o+ic
	pron	<e1k*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	onomatopoeic; imitative.
echoism	1.
	syl	e:cho+ism
	pron	<1ek*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	onomatopoeia as a source of word formation.
echoism	2.
	syl	e:cho+ism
	pron	<1ek*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	phonetic assimilation of one vowel to the vowel in the preceding syllable.
echolalia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7echo+ Greek lalia talk, chatter, from lalein to chatter
echolalia	0.
	syl	ech:o+la+li:a
	pron	<2ek*u1lAli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the tendency to repeat mechanically words just spoken by another person: occurs in cases of schizophrenia.
echolalic	sub
	head	echolalia
	syl	ech:o+la+lic
	pron	<2ek*u1l@lik>
	pos	adj.
echolocation	0.
	syl	ech:o+lo:ca:tion
	pron	<2ek*ul*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	determination of the position of an object by measuring the time taken for an echo to return from it and its direction.
echopraxia	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7echo+ -praxia, from Greek praxis deed, action
echopraxis	alt
	head	echopraxia
	or	echopraxia
	syl	ech:o+prax+is
	pos	n.
echopraxia	0.
	or	echopraxis
	syl	ech:o+prax:i:a
	pron	<2ek*u1pr@ksi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the tendency to repeat automatically movements recently performed by another person: occurs in cases of schizophrenia.
echopractic	sub
	head	echopraxia
	syl	ech:o+prac+tic
	pron	<2ek*u1pr@ktik>
	pos	adj.
echo sounder	0.
	syl	ech:o sound+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device for determining depth by measuring the time taken for a pulse of high-frequency sound to reach the sea bed or a submerged object and for the echo to return. Also called: {sonar, asdic}.
echo sounding	sub
	head	echo sounder
	syl	ech:o sound+ing
	pos	n.
echovirus	ety	C20: from the initials of Enteric Cytopathic Human Orphan (@6orphan@9 because originally believed to be unrelated to any disease)+#7virus 
ECHO virus	alt
	head	echovirus
	or	echovirus
	syl	ECHO vi+rus
	pron	<1ek*u2vIr*s>
	pos	n.
echovirus	0.
	or	ECHO virus
	syl	ech:o+vi:rus
	pron	<1ek*u2vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of viruses that can cause symptoms of mild meningitis, the common cold, or infections of the intestinal and respiratory tracts.
echt	0.
	syl	echt
	pron	German. <e*,ct>, English <ekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	real; genuine; authentic.
Johann	infl
	head	Eck
	syl	Jo:hann
	pron	<1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Eck	0.
	syl	Eck
	pron	<ek>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1486-1543, German Roman Catholic theologian; opponent of Luther and the Reformation.
Johannes	infl
	head	Eckhart
	syl	Jo:han:nes
	pron	<jo1han*s>
	pos	n.
Eckhart	0.
	syl	Eck:hart
	pron	German <1ekart>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1260-??1327, German Dominican theologian, mystic, and preacher.
'eclair	ety	C19: from French, literally: lightning (probably so called because it does not last long), from *'eclairer, from Latin cl*_ar*_are to make bright, from cl*_arus bright
'eclair	0.
	syl	*'e:clair
	pron	<A1kle*>, <i1kle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a finger-shaped cake of choux pastry, usually filled with cream and covered with chocolate.
eclampsia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek eklampsis a shining forth, from eklampein, from lampein to shine
eclampsia	0.
	syl	ec+lamp+si:a
	pron	<i1kl@mpsi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a toxic condition of unknown cause that sometimes develops in the last three months of pregnancy, characterized by high blood pressure, abnormal weight gain and convulsions. Compare {pre-?!eclampsia}.
eclamptic	sub
	head	eclampsia
	syl	ec+1lamp+tic
	pos	adj.
'eclat	ety	C17: from French, from *'eclater to burst; related to Old French esclater to splinter, perhaps of Germanic origin; compare #7slit 
'eclat	1.
	syl	*'e:clat
	pron	<A1kla:>, French <A1kla>
	pos	n.
	def	brilliant or conspicuous success, effect, etc.
'eclat	2.
	syl	*'e:clat
	pron	<A1kla:>, French <A1kla>
	pos	n.
	def	showy display; ostentation.
'eclat	3.
	syl	*'e:clat
	pron	<A1kla:>, French <A1kla>
	pos	n.
	def	social distinction.
'eclat	4.
	syl	*'e:clat
	pron	<A1kla:>, French <A1kla>
	pos	n.
	def	approval; acclaim; applause.
eclectic	ety	C17: from Greek eklektikos, from eklegein to select, from legein to gather
eclectic	1.
	syl	ec+lec+tic
	pron	<i1klektik>, <e1klek->
	pos	adj.
	usage	in art, philosophy, etc.
	def	selecting what seems best from various styles, doctrines, ideas, methods, etc.
eclectic	2.
	syl	ec+lec+tic
	pron	<i1klektik>, <e1klek->
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of elements drawn from a variety of sources, styles, etc.
eclectic	3.
	syl	ec+lec+tic
	pron	<i1klektik>, <e1klek->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours an eclectic approach, esp. in art or philosophy.
eclectically	sub
	head	eclectic
	syl	ec+1lec+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eclecticism	1.
	syl	ec+lec+ti+cism
	pron	<i1klekti2siz*m>, <e1klek->
	pos	n.
	def	an eclectic system or method.
eclecticism	2.
	syl	ec+lec+ti+cism
	pron	<i1klekti2siz*m>, <e1klek->
	pos	n.
	def	the use or advocacy of such a system.
eclipse	ety	C13: back formation from Old English eclypsis, from Latin ecl*_ipsis, from Greek ekleipsis a forsaking, from ekleipein to abandon, from leipein to leave
eclipse	1.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	n.
	def	the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another. A {solar eclipse} occurs when the moon passes between the sun and the earth; a {lunar eclipse} when the earth passes between the sun and the moon. See also {total eclipse, partial eclipse, annular eclipse}. Compare {occultation}.
eclipse	2.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which such a phenom?!enon occurs.
eclipse	3.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	n.
	def	any dimming or obstruction of light.
eclipse	4.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	n.
	def	a loss of importance, power, fame, etc., esp. through overshadowing by another.
eclipse	5.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause an eclipse of.
eclipse	6.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast a shadow upon; darken; obscure.
eclipse	7.
	syl	e:clipse
	pron	<i1klips>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overshadow or surpass in importance, power, etc.
eclipser	sub
	head	eclipse
	syl	e:1clips+er
	pos	n.
eclipse plumage	0.
	syl	e:clipse plum+age
	pos	n.
	def	seasonal plumage that occurs in certain birds after the breeding plumage and before the winter plumage: is characterized by dull coloration.
variable	alt
	head	eclipsing binary
	or	eclipsing binary
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pos	n.
eclipsing binary	0.
	or	variable
	syl	e:clips+ing bi+na+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a binary star whose orbital plane lies in or near the line of sight so that one component is regularly eclipsed by its companion. See also {variable star}.
eclipsis	1.
	syl	e:clip+sis
	pron	<i1klipsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a rare word for {ellipsis}.
eclipsis	2.
	syl	e:clip+sis
	pron	<i1klipsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	usage	in Gaelic
	def	phonetic change of an initial consonant under the influence of a preceding word. Unvoiced plosives become voiced, while voiced plosives are changed to nasals.
ecliptic	1.a.
	syl	e:clip+tic
	pron	<i1kliptik>
	pos	n.
	def	the great circle on the celestial sphere representing the apparent annual path of the sun relative to the stars. It is inclined at 23.45?% to the celestial equator. The {poles of the ecliptic} lie on the celestial sphere due north and south of the plane of the ecliptic.
ecliptic	1.b.
	syl	e:clip+tic
	pron	<i1kliptik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the ecliptic plane.
ecliptic	2.
	syl	e:clip+tic
	pron	<i1kliptik>
	pos	n.
	def	an equivalent great circle, opposite points of which pass through the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, on the terrestrial globe.
ecliptic	3.
	syl	e:clip+tic
	pron	<i1kliptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an eclipse.
ecliptically	sub
	head	ecliptic
	syl	e:1clip+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eclogite	ety	C19: from Greek eklog*_e a selection
eclogite	0.
	syl	ec+lo+gite
	pron	<1ekl*2JIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare coarse-grained basic rock consisting of large bright red garnets in a greenish mixture of pyroxene, quartz, feldspar, etc. Its origin is thought to be intermediate between igneous and metamorphic.
eclogue	ety	C15: from Latin ecloga short poem, collection of extracts, from Greek eklog*_e selection, from ekl*_egein to select; see #7eclectic 
eclogue	0.
	syl	ec+logue
	pron	<1eklog>
	pos	n.
	def	a pastoral or idyllic poem, usually in the form of a conversation or soliloquy.
eclosion	ety	C19: from French *'eclosion, from *'eclore to hatch, ultimately from Latin excl*_udere to shut out, #7exclude 
eclosion	0.
	syl	e:clo+sion
	pron	<i1kl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the emergence of an insect larva from the egg or an adult from the pupal case.
eco-	0.
	syl	e:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting ecology or ecological.
	exam	1	ecocide;
	exam	2	ecosphere.
ecocide	0.
	syl	e:co+cide
	pron	<1Ek*2sId>, <1ek*->
	pos	n.
	def	total destruction of an area of the natural environment, esp. by human agency.
ecol	1.
	syl	ecol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ecological.
ecol	2.
	syl	ecol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ecology.
ecology	ety	C19: from German *"Okologie, from Greek oikos house (hence, environment)
ecology	1.
	syl	e:col+o:gy
	pron	<i1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the relationships between living organisms and their environment.
ecology	2.
	syl	e:col+o:gy
	pron	<i1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of relationships of a particular organism with its environment.
human ecology	3.
	head	ecology
	syl	human ecology.
	def	the study of the relationships between human groups and their physical environment. {~} Also called (for senses 1, 2): {bionomics}.
ecological	sub
	head	ecology
	syl	e:co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Ek*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ecologically	sub
	head	ecology
	syl	e:co+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ecologist	sub
	head	ecology
	syl	e:1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
econ	1.
	syl	econ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	economical.
econ	2.
	syl	econ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	economics.
econ	3.
	syl	econ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	economy.
econometrics	0.
	syl	e:con:o+met+rics
	pron	<i2kon*1metriks>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to economic problems and theories.
econometric	sub
	head	econometrics
	or	econometrical
	syl	e:2con:o+1met+ric
	pos	adj.
econometrical	sub
	head	econometrics
	or	econometric
	syl	e:2con:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
econometrician	sub
	head	econometrics
	or	econometrist
	syl	e:con:o+me+tri+cian
	pron	<i2kon*m*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
econometrist	sub
	head	econometrics
	or	econometrician
	syl	e:2con:o+1met+rist
	pos	n.
economic	1.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1nomik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an economy, economics, or finance.
	exam	1	economic development;
	exam	2	economic theories.
economic	2.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1nomik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	capable of being produced, operated, etc., for profit; profitable.
	exam	1	the firm is barely economic.
economic	3.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1nomik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	concerning or affecting material resources or welfare.
	exam	1	economic pests.
economic	4.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1nomik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or relating to the necessities of life; utilitarian.
economic	5.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1nomik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	variant of {economical}.
economic	6.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1nomik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	inexpensive; cheap.
economical	1.
	syl	e:co+nom:i+cal
	pron	<2Ek*1nomikL>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	using the minimum required; not wasteful of time, effort, resources, etc..
	exam	1	an economical car;
	exam	2	an economical style.
economical	2.
	syl	e:co+nom:i+cal
	pron	<2Ek*1nomikL>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	frugal; thrifty.
	exam	1	she was economical by nature.
economical	3.
	syl	e:co+nom:i+cal
	pron	<2Ek*1nomikL>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	variant of {{economic} (senses 1-4)}.
economically	1.
	syl	e:co+nom:i+cal+ly
	pron	<2Ek*1nomikli>, <2ek*->
	pos	adv.
	def	with economy or thrift; without waste.
economically	2.
	syl	e:co+nom:i+cal+ly
	pron	<2Ek*1nomikli>, <2ek*->
	pos	adv.
	def	with regard to the economy of a person, country, etc.
economic determinism	0.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic de+ter+min+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine that states that all cultural, social, political, and intellectual activities are a product of the economic organization of society.
economic geography	0.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic ge+og+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the geographical distribution of economic resources and their use.
economic rent	0.
	syl	e:co+nom+ic rent
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the return derived from cultivated land in excess of that derived from the poorest land cultivated under similar conditions.
economics	1.
	syl	e:co+nom+ics
	pron	<2Ek*1nomiks>, <2ek*->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the social science concerned with the production and consumption of goods and services and the analysis of the commercial activities of a society. See also {macroeconomics, microeconomics}.
economics	2.
	syl	e:co+nom+ics
	pron	<2Ek*1nomiks>, <2ek*->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	financial aspects.
	exam	1	the economics of the project are very doubtful.
economist	1.
	syl	e:con:o+mist
	pron	<i1kon*mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in economics.
economist	2.
	syl	e:con:o+mist
	pron	<i1kon*mist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who advocates or practises frugality.
economise	alt
	head	economize
	or	economize
	syl	e:con:o+mise
	pron	<i1kon*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
economize	0.
	or	economise
	syl	e:con:o+mize
	pron	<i1kon*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to limit or reduce (expense, waste, etc.).
economization	sub
	head	economize
	or	economisation
	syl	e:2con:o+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
economisation	sub
	head	economize
	or	economization
	syl	e:2con:o+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
economiser	alt
	head	economizer
	or	economizer
	syl	e:con:o+mis+er
	pron	<i1kon*2mIz*>
	pos	n.
economizer	1.
	or	economiser
	syl	e:con:o+miz+er
	pron	<i1kon*2mIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that uses the waste heat from a boiler flue to preheat the feed water.
economizer	2.
	or	economiser
	syl	e:con:o+miz+er
	pron	<i1kon*2mIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that economizes.
Economo's disease	ety	C20: named after K. von Economo (1876-1931), Austrian neurologist
Economo's disease	0.
	syl	E:con:o:mo's dis+ease
	pron	<i1kon*m*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {{sleeping sickness} (sense 2)}.
economy	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek oikonomia domestic management, from oikos house+ -nomia, from nemein to manage
economies	infl
	head	economy
	syl	e:con:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
economy	1.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	careful management of resources to avoid unnecessary expenditure or waste; thrift.
economy	2.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or instance of this; saving.
economy	3.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	sparing, restrained, or efficient use, esp. to achieve the maximum effect for the minimum effort.
	exam	1	economy of language.
economy	4.a.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the complex of human activities undertaken for profit and concerned with the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.
economy	4.b.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular type or branch of such production, distribution, and consumption.
	exam	1	a socialist economy;
	exam	2	an agricultural economy.
economy	5.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the management of the resources, fi?!nances, income, and expenditure of a community, business enterprise, etc.
economy	6.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tourist}.
economy	6.a.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a class of travel in aircraft, providing less luxurious accommodation than first class at a lower fare.
economy	6.b.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	economy class.
economy	7.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	offering or purporting to offer a larger quantity for a lower price.
	exam	1	economy pack.
economy	8.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the orderly interplay between the parts of a system or structure.
	exam	1	the economy of nature.
economy	9.
	syl	e:con:o+my
	pron	<i1kon*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the management of household affairs; domestic economy.
'ecorch'e	ety	French, literally: skinned
'ecorch'e	0.
	syl	*'e:cor+ch*'e
	pron	<2Akc:1SA>
	pos	n.
	def	an anatomical figure without the skin, so that the muscular structure is visible.
ecospecies	ety	C20: from #7eco (#7logy) #7+species 
ecospecies	0.
	syl	e:co+spe+cies
	pron	<1Ek*u2spESEz>, <-spEsEz>, <1ek*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a species of plant or animal that can be divided into several ecotypes.
ecospecific	sub
	head	ecospecies
	syl	e:co+spe+cif+ic
	pron	<2Ek*uspi1sifik>, <2ek*u->
	pos	adj.
ecosphere	0.
	syl	e:co+sphere
	pron	<1Ek*u2sfi*>, <1ek*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of the universe, esp. on the earth, in which life can exist.
'ecossaise	ety	literally: Scottish (dance)
'ecossaise	1.
	syl	*'e:coss+aise
	pron	<2Ako1sAz>, French <Akc1se:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a lively dance in two-four time.
'ecossaise	2.
	syl	*'e:coss+aise
	pron	<2Ako1sAz>, French <Akc1se:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the tune for such a dance.
ecosystem	ety	C20: from #7eco (#7logy) #7+system 
ecosystem	0.
	syl	e:co+sys+tem
	pron	<1Ek*u2sist*m>, <1ek*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a system involving the interactions between a community and its non-living environment.
ecotone	ety	C20: from #7eco (#7logy) #7+ -tone, from Greek tonos tension, #7tone 
ecotone	0.
	syl	e:co+tone
	pron	<1Ek*2t*un>, <1ek*->
	pos	n.
	def	the zone between two major ecological communities.
ecotonal	sub
	head	ecotone
	syl	e:co+2ton+al
	pos	adj.
ecotype	0.
	syl	e:co+type
	pron	<1Ek*2tIp>, <1ek*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a group of organisms within a species that are adapted to different environmental conditions and therefore differ from one another in structure and physiology.
ecotypic	sub
	head	ecotype
	syl	e:co+typ+ic
	pron	<2Ek*1tipik>, <2ek*->
	pos	adj.
ecotypically	sub
	head	ecotype
	syl	e:co+1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ECOWAS	0.
	syl	ECOWAS
	pron	<e1k*u*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Economic Community of West African States; an economic association established in 1975 among Benin, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Upper Volta.
'ecraseur	ety	C19: from French, from *'ecraser to crush
'ecraseur	0.
	syl	*'e:cra+seur
	pron	<2Akra:1zR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical device consisting of a heavy wire loop placed around a part to be removed and tightened until it cuts through.
ecru	ety	C19: from French, from *'e- (intensive)+ cru raw, from Latin cr*_udus; see #7crude 
ecru	1.
	syl	ec:ru
	pron	<1ekru:>, <1Akru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-yellow to a light greyish colour; the colour of unbleached linen.
ecru	2.
	syl	ec:ru
	pron	<1ekru:>, <1Akru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour ecru.
ECSC	0.
	syl	E.C.S.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	European Coal and Steel Community.
ecstasy	ety	C14: from Old French extasie, via Medieval Latin from Greek ekstasis displacement, trance, from existanai to displace, from ex- out+ histanai to cause to stand
sies	infl
	head	ecstasy
	syl	+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ecstasy	1.
	syl	ec+sta+sy
	pron	<1ekst*si>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a state of exalted delight, joy, etc.; rapture.
ecstasy	2.
	syl	ec+sta+sy
	pron	<1ekst*si>
	pos	n.
	def	intense emotion of any kind.
	exam	1	an ecstasy of rage.
ecstasy	3.
	syl	ec+sta+sy
	pron	<1ekst*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	overpowering emotion characterized by loss of self-control and sometimes a temporary loss of consciousness: often associated with orgasm, religious mysticism, and the use of certain drugs.
ecstasy	4.
	syl	ec+sta+sy
	pron	<1ekst*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a state of prophetic inspiration, esp. of poetic rapture.
ecstatic	1.
	syl	ec+stat+ic
	pron	<ek1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a trancelike state of great rapture or delight.
ecstatic	2.
	syl	ec+stat+ic
	pron	<ek1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or feeling great enthusiasm.
	exam	1	ecstatic applause.
ecstatic	3.
	syl	ec+stat+ic
	pron	<ek1st@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has periods of intense trancelike joy.
ecstatically	sub
	head	ecstatic
	syl	ec+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ecstatics	0.
	syl	ec+stat+ics
	pron	<ek1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fits of delight or rapture.
ECT	0.
	syl	E.C.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electroconvulsive therapy.
ecthyma	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek ekthuma pustule, from ekthuein to break out, from ek- out+ thuein to seethe
ecthyma	0.
	syl	ec+thy+ma
	pron	<1ekTim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a local inflammation of the skin characterized by flat ulcerating pustules.
ecto-	ety	from Greek ektos outside, from ek, ex out
ecto-	0.
	syl	ec:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating outer, outside, external.
	exam	1	ectoplasm.
ectoblast	0.
	syl	ec+to+blast
	pron	<1ekt*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ectoderm} or {epiblast}.
ectoblastic	sub
	head	ectoblast
	syl	ec+to+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
ectocrine	ety	C20: from #7ecto +- crine, as in endocrine 
ectocrine	0.
	syl	ec+to+crine
	pron	<1ekt*u2krEn>, <-2krin>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that is released by an organism into the external environment and influences the development, behaviour, etc., of members of the same or different species.
exoderm	alt
	head	ectoderm
	or	ectoderm
	syl	ex:o+derm
	pos	n.
ectoderm	0.
	or	exoderm
	syl	ec+to+derm
	pron	<1ekt*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer germ layer of an animal embryo, which gives rise to epidermis and nervous tissue. See also {mesoderm} and {endoderm}.
ectodermal	sub
	head	ectoderm
	or	ectodermic
	syl	ec+to+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
ectodermic	sub
	head	ectoderm
	or	ectodermal
	syl	ec+to+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
ectoenzyme	0.
	syl	ec+to+en+zyme
	pron	<2ekt*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes secreted from the cells in which they are produced into the surrounding medium; extracellular enzyme. Also called: {exo?!enzyme}.
ectogenic	alt
	head	ectogenous
	or	ectogenous
	syl	ec+to+gen+ic
	pron	<2ekt*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
ectogenous	0.
	or	ectogenic
	syl	ec+tog+e:nous
	pron	<ek1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain bacteria and other parasites
	def	able to grow outside the body of the host.
ectogenesis	sub
	head	ectogenous
	syl	ec+to+1gen+e:sis
	pos	n.
ectomere	0.
	syl	ec+to+mere
	pron	<1ekt*u2mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	any of the blastomeres that later develop into ectoderm.
ectomeric	sub
	head	ectomere
	syl	ec+to+mer+ic
	pron	<2ekt*u?!1merik>
	pos	adj.
ectomorph	0.
	syl	ec+to+morph
	pron	<1ekt*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of person having a body build characterized by thinness, weakness, and a lack of weight: said to be correlated with a character type in which intellectual processes, inhibition and alertness predominate. Compare {endomorph, mesomorph}.
ectomorphic	sub
	head	ectomorph
	syl	ec+to+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
ectomorphy	sub
	head	ectomorph
	syl	ec+to+2morph:y
	pos	n.
-ectomy	ety	from New Latin -ectomia, from Greek ek- out+-#7tomy 
-ectomy	0.
	syl	-ec:to:my
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating surgical excision of a part.
	exam	1	appendectomy.
ectoparasite	0.
	syl	ec+to+par:a+site
	pron	<2ekt*u1p@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasite, such as the flea, that lives on the outer surface of its host.
ectoparasitic	sub
	head	ectoparasite
	syl	ec+to+par:a+sit+ic
	pron	<2ekt*u2p@r*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
ectophyte	0.
	syl	ec+to+phyte
	pron	<1ekt*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic plant that lives on the surface of its host.
ectopia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek ektopos out of position, from ek- out of+ topos place
ectopia	0.
	syl	ec+to+pi:a
	pron	<ek1t*upi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	congenital displacement or abnormal positioning of an organ or part.
ectopic	sub
	head	ectopia
	syl	ec+top+ic
	pron	<ek1topik>
	pos	adj.
ectopic pregnancy	0.
	syl	ec+top+ic preg+nan+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the abnormal development of a fertilized egg outside the cavity of the uterus, usually within a Fallopian tube.
ectoplasm	1.
	syl	ec+to+plasm
	pron	<1ekt*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the outer layer of cytoplasm that differs in many cells from the inner cytoplasm (see {endoplasm}) in being a clear gel.
ectoplasm	2.
	syl	ec+to+plasm
	pron	<1ekt*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Spiritualism.
	def	the substance supposedly emanating from the body of a medium during trances.
ectoplasmic	sub
	head	ectoplasm
	syl	ec+to+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
ectoproct	ety	from #7ecto -#7+ -proct, from Greek pr*_oktos rectum
ectoproct	0.
	syl	ec+to+proct
	pron	<1ekt*u2prokt>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {bryozoan}.
ectosarc	ety	C19: #7ecto -#7+ -sarc, from Greek sarx flesh
ectosarc	0.
	syl	ec+to+sarc
	pron	<1ekt*u2sa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the ectoplasm of an amoeba or any other protozoan.
ectosarcous	sub
	head	ectosarc
	syl	ec+to+1sar+cous
	pos	adj.
ectype	ety	C17: from Greek ektupos worked in relief, from ek- out of+ tupos mould; see #7type 
ectype	1.
	syl	ec+type
	pron	<1ek2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy as distinguished from a prototype.
ectype	2.
	syl	ec+type
	pron	<1ek2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a cast embossed or in relief.
ectypal	sub
	head	ectype
	syl	ec+ty+pal
	pron	<1ektipL>
	pos	adj.
'ecu	ety	C18: from Old French escu, from Latin sc*_utum shield
'ecu	1.
	syl	*'e:cu
	pron	<A1kju:>, French <A1ky>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various former French gold or silver coins.
'ecu	2.
	syl	*'e:cu
	pron	<A1kju:>, French <A1ky>
	pos	n.
	def	a small shield.
Ecua	0.
	syl	Ecua.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ecuador.
Ecuador	0.
	syl	Ec:ua+dor
	pron	<1ekw*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in South America, on the Pacific: under the Incas when Spanish colonization began in 1532; gained independence in 1822; declared a republic in 1830. It consists chiefly of a coastal plain in the west, separated from the densely forested upper Amazon basin (Oriente) by ranges and plateaus of the Andes. Official language: Spanish; Quechua is also widely spoken. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: sucre. Capital: Quito. Pop.: 6500845 (1974). Area: 283560 sq. km (109483 sq. miles).
Ecuadorian	sub
	head	Ecuador
	or	Ecuadoran
	syl	Ec:ua+1do+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Ecuadoran	sub
	head	Ecuador
	or	Ecuadorian
	syl	Ec:ua+1do+ran
	pos	adj. n.
ecumenical	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek oikou?!menikos, from oikein to inhabit, from oikos house
oecumenical	alt
	head	ecumenical
	or	oecumenic
	syl	oe:cu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2Ekju1menikL>, <2ek->
	pos	adj.
ecumenic	infl
	head	ecumenical
	or	ecumenical
	syl	e:cu+men+ic
	pos	adj.
oecumenic	infl
	head	ecumenical
	or	oecumenical
	syl	oe:cu+men+ic
	pos	adj.
ecumenical	1.
	or	ecumenic
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2Ekju1menikL>, <2ek->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Christian Church throughout the world, esp. with regard to its unity.
ecumenical	2.a.
	or	ecumenic
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2Ekju1menikL>, <2ek->
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to promote unity among Churches.
ecumenical	2.b.
	or	ecumenic
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2Ekju1menikL>, <2ek->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the international movement initiated among non-Catholic Churches in 1910 aimed at Christian unity: embodied, since 1937, in the World Council of Churches.
ecumenical	3.
	or	ecumenic
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2Ekju1menikL>, <2ek->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	universal; general; worldwide.
ecumenically	sub
	head	ecumenical
	or	oecumenically
	syl	e:cu+1men:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oecumenically	sub
	head	ecumenical
	or	ecumenically
	syl	2oe:cu+1men:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ecumenical council	0.
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cal coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an assembly of the bishops, convened by the pope to reach binding decisions on matters of faith and morals.
ecumenicism	alt
	head	ecumenicalism
	or	ecumenicalism
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cism
	pos	n.
ecumenicalism	0.
	or	ecumenicism
	syl	e:cu+men:i+cal+ism
	pron	<2Ekju1menik*2liz*m>, <2ek->
	pos	n.
	def	the aim of unity among all Christian churches throughout the world.
'ecurie	ety	C20: French, literally: a stable
'ecurie	0.
	syl	*'e:cu+rie
	pron	French <Aky1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a team of motor-racing cars.
eczema	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek ekzema, from ek- out+ zein to boil; see #7yeast 
eczema	0.
	syl	ec+ze+ma
	pron	<1eksim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a skin inflammation with lesions that scale, crust, or ooze a serous fluid, often accompanied by intense itching or burning.
eczematous	sub
	head	eczema
	syl	ec+zem:a+tous
	pron	<ek1sem*t*s>
	pos	adj.
ed	1.
	syl	ed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	edited.
eds	infl
	head	ed
	syl	eds.
	mod	pl.
ed	2.
	syl	ed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	edition.
eds	infl
	head	ed
	syl	eds.
	mod	pl.
ed	3.
	syl	ed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	editor.
ed	4.
	syl	ed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	education.
-ed	ety	Old English -de, -ede, -ode, -ade 
-ed	H1.0.
	syl	-ed
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the past tense of most English verbs.
-ed	ety	Old English -ed, -od, -ad 
-ed	H2.0.
	syl	-ed
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the past participle of most English verbs.
-ed	ety	Old English -ede 
-ed	H3.0.
	syl	-ed
	usage	suffix forming adjectives from nouns.
	def	possessing or having the characteristics of.
	exam	1	salaried;
	exam	2	red-blooded.
edacious	ety	C19: from Latin ed*_ax voracious, from edere to eat
edacious	0.
	syl	e:da+cious
	pron	<i1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly humorous.
	def	devoted to eating; voracious; greedy.
edaciously	sub
	head	edacious
	syl	e:1da+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
edacity	sub
	head	edacious
	or	edaciousness
	syl	e:dac+i:ty
	pron	<i1d@siti>
	pos	n.
edaciousness	sub
	head	edacious
	or	edacity
	syl	e:1da+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Edam	0.
	syl	E:dam
	pron	<1Ed@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard round mild-tasting Dutch cheese, dark yellow in colour with a red outside covering.
edaphic	ety	C20: from Greek edaphos bottom, soil
edaphic	0.
	syl	e:daph+ic
	pron	<i1d@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the physical and chemical conditions of the soil, esp. in relation to the plant and animal life it supports.
edaphically	sub
	head	edaphic
	syl	e:1daph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
EDC	0.
	syl	E.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	European Defence Community.
Edda	ety	C18: Old Norse
Edda	1.
	syl	Ed:da
	pron	<1ed*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Elder Edda, Poetic Edda}. a collection of mythological Old Norse poems made in the 12th century.
Edda	2.
	syl	Ed:da
	pron	<1ed*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Younger Edda, Prose Edda}. a treatise on versification together with a collection of Scandinavian myths, legends, and poems compiled by Snorri Sturluson.
Eddaic	sub
	head	Edda
	syl	Ed+da+ic
	pron	<e1dAik>
	pos	adj.
Eddington	0.
	syl	Ed:ding:ton
	pron	<1ediGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur Stan@.ley}. 1882-1944, English astronomer and physicist, noted for his research on the motion, internal constitution, and luminosity of stars and for his elucidation of the theory of relativity.
Chinese eddo	alt
	head	eddo
	or	eddo
	syl	Chi+nese ed:do
	pron	<1ed*u>
	pos	n.
eddoes	infl
	head	eddo
	syl	ed:does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eddo	0.
	or	Chinese eddo
	syl	ed:do
	pron	<1ed*u>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {taro}.
eddy	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse itha; related to Old English ed- again, back, Old High German it- 
eddies	infl
	head	eddy
	syl	ed:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eddy	1.
	syl	ed:dy
	pron	<1edi>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in a stream of air, water, or other fluid in which the current doubles back on itself causing a miniature whirlwind or whirlpool.
eddy	2.
	syl	ed:dy
	pron	<1edi>
	pos	n.
	def	a deviation from or disturbance in the main trend of thought, life, etc., esp. one that is relatively unimportant.
eddies	infl
	head	eddy
	syl	ed:dies
	pos	vb.
eddying	infl
	head	eddy
	syl	ed:dy+ing
	pos	vb.
died	infl
	head	eddy
	syl	+died.
	pos	vb.
eddy	3.
	syl	ed:dy
	pron	<1edi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move against the main current.
Mary Baker	infl
	head	Eddy
	syl	Mar:y Ba:ker.
	pos	n.
Eddy	0.
	syl	Ed:dy
	pron	<1edi>
	pos	n.
	def	1821-1910, U.S. religious leader; founder of the Christian Science movement (1866).
eddy current	0.
	syl	ed:dy cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	an electric current induced in a massive conductor, such as the core of an electromagnet, transformer, etc., by an alternating magnetic field. Also called: {Foucault current}.
Eddystone Rocks	0.
	syl	Ed+dy+stone Rocks
	pron	<1edist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dangerous group of rocks at the W end of the English Channel, southwest of Plymouth: lighthouse.
Ede	0.
	syl	E:de
	pron	<1Ad*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Netherlands, in Gelderland province. Pop.: 77589 (1973 est.).
edelweiss	ety	C19: German, literally: noble white
edelweiss	0.
	syl	e:del+weiss
	pron	<1AdL2vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a small alpine flowering plant, having white woolly oblong leaves and a tuft of attractive floral leaves surrounding the flowers: family (composites).
edemata	infl
	head	edema
	syl	e:de+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
edema	0.
	syl	e:de+ma
	pron	<i1dEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {oedema}. &- {e@.dem@.a+tous} ($I#!d$em$$t$$s) {e@.#!dem@.a+@!tose}
Eden	ety	C14: from Late Latin, from Hebrew `*_edhen place of pleasure
Eden	H1.1.
	syl	E:den
	pron	<1EdN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Garden of Eden}. the garden in which Adam and Eve were placed at the Creation.
Eden	H1.2.
	syl	E:den
	pron	<1EdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a delightful place, region, dwelling, etc.; para?!dise.
Eden	H1.3.
	syl	E:den
	pron	<1EdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of great delight, happiness, or contentment; bliss.
Eden	H2.0.
	syl	E:den
	pron	<1EdN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Robert) An@.tho@.ny}, Earl of Avon. 1897-1977, British Conservative statesman; foreign secretary (1935-38; 1940-45; 1951-55) and prime minister (1955-57). He re?!signed after the controversy caused by the occupation of the Suez Canal zone by British and French forces (1956).
edentate	ety	 C19: from Latin *_edent*_atus lacking teeth, from *_edent*_are to render toothless, from e- out+ d*_ens tooth
edentate	1.
	syl	e:den+tate
	pron	<E1dentAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the placental mammals that constitute the order which inhabit tropical regions of Central and South America. The order includes anteaters, sloths, and armadillos.
edentate	2.
	syl	e:den+tate
	pron	<E1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
edentulate	alt
	head	edentulous
	or	edentulous
	syl	e:den+tu+late
	pron	<E1denCulit>
	pos	adj.
edentulous	0.
	or	edentulate
	syl	e:den+tu+lous
	pron	<E1denCul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no teeth.
Edessa	1.
	syl	E:des+sa
	pron	<i1des*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city on the N edge of the Syrian plateau, founded as a Macedonian colony by Seleucus I: a centre of early Christianity. Modern name: {Urfa}.
Edessa	2.
	syl	E:des+sa
	pron	<i1des*>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in Greece: ancient capital of Macedonia. Pop.: 13967 (1971). Ancient name: {Aegae}. Modern Greek name: {*'Edhessa}.
Edgar	0.
	syl	Ed:gar
	pron	<1edg*>
	pos	n.
	def	944-975 #7a.d., king of Mercia and Northumbria (957-975) and of England (959-975).
Edgar Atheling	0.
	syl	Ed:gar Ath:e:ling
	pron	<1@TiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	??1050-??1125, grandson of Edmund II; Anglo-Saxon pretender to the English throne in 1066.
edge	ety	Old English ecg; related to Old Norse egg, Old High German ecka edge, Latin aci*_es sharpness, Greek akis point
edge	1.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the border, brim, or margin of a surface, object, etc.
edge	2.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a brink or verge.
	exam	1	the edge of a cliff;
	exam	2	the edge of a breakthrough.
edge	3.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a line along which two faces or surfaces of a solid meet.
edge	4.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the sharp cutting side of a blade.
edge	5.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	keenness, sharpness, or urgency.
	exam	1	the walk gave an edge to his appetite.
edge	6.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	force, effectiveness, or incisiveness.
	exam	1	the performance lacked edge.
edge	7.a.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a cliff, ridge, or hillside.
have the edge on	8.
	head	edge
	or	over
	syl	have the edge on
	def	to have a slight advantage or superiority (over).
edge	9.a.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	nervously irritable; tense.
edge	9.b.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	nervously excited or eager.
set (someone's) teeth on edge	10.
	head	edge
	syl	set (someone's) teeth on edge.
	def	to make someone acutely irritated or uncomfortable. {~}
edge	11.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide an edge or border for.
edge	12.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or trim (the edge or border of something), as with a knife or scissors.
	exam	1	to edge a pie.
edge	13.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to push (one's way, someone, something, etc.) gradually, esp. edgeways.
edge	14.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to hit (a bowled ball) with the edge of the bat.
edge	15.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tilt (a ski) sideways so that one edge digs into the snow.
edge	16.
	syl	edge
	pron	<eJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sharpen (a knife, etc.).
edgeless	sub
	head	edge
	syl	edge+less
	pos	adj.
edger	sub
	head	edge
	syl	edg+er
	pos	n.
Edgehill	0.
	syl	Edge+hill
	pron	<2eJ1hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge in S Warwickshire: site of the indecisive first battle between Charles I and the Parliamentarians (1642) in the Civil War.
edge tool	0.
	syl	edge tool
	pos	n.
	def	a tool with one or more cutting edges.
edgeways	1.
	syl	edge+ways
	pron	<1eJ2wAz>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	with the edge forwards or uppermost.
	exam	1	they carried the piano in edgeways.
edgeways	2.
	syl	edge+ways
	pron	<1eJ2wAz>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	on, by, with, or towards the edge.
	exam	1	he held it edgeways.
get a word in edgeways	3.
	head	edgeways
	syl	get a word in edgeways.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	esp. U.S.; usually used with a negative
	def	to succeed in interrupting a conversation in which someone else is talking incessantly.
Maria	infl
	head	Edgeworth
	syl	Ma:ri:a.
	pos	n.
Edgeworth	0.
	syl	Edge:worth
	pron	<1eJwR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	1767-1849, English novelist: her works include (1800), and (1812).
edging	1.
	syl	edg+ing
	pron	<1eJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything placed along an edge to finish it, esp. as an ornament, fringe, or border on clothing or along a path in a garden.
edging	2.
	syl	edg+ing
	pron	<1eJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making an edge. {~}
edging	3.
	syl	edg+ing
	pron	<1eJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to or used for making an edge.
	exam	1	edging shears.
edgier	infl
	head	edgy
	syl	edg:i+er
	pos	adj.
edgiest	infl
	head	edgy
	syl	edg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
edgy	1.
	syl	edg:y
	pron	<1eJi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	nervous, irritable, tense, or anxious.
edgy	2.
	syl	edg:y
	pron	<1eJi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paintings, drawings, etc.
	def	excessively defined.
edgily	sub
	head	edgy
	syl	edg:i+ly
	pos	adv.
edginess	sub
	head	edgy
	syl	edg:i+ness
	pos	n.
eth	alt
	head	edh
	or	edh
	syl	eth
	pron	<e@d>
	pos	n.
edh	0.
	or	eth
	syl	edh
	pron	<e@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a character of the runic alphabet (@d) used to represent the voiced dental fricative as in It is used in modern phonetic transcription for the same purpose. Compare {{thorn} (sense 4)}.
'Edhessa	0.
	syl	*'E:dhes+sa
	pron	Greek <1e@desa>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Edessa}.
edible	ety	C17: from Late Latin edibilis, from Latin edere to eat
edible	0.
	syl	ed+i:ble
	pron	<1edibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit to be eaten; eatable.
edibility	sub
	head	edible
	or	edibleness
	syl	ed+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
edibleness	sub
	head	edible
	or	edibility
	syl	ed+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
edibles	0.
	syl	ed+i:bles
	pron	<1edibLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	articles fit to eat; food.
edict	ety	C15: from Latin *_edictum, from *_ed*_icere to declare
edict	1.
	syl	e:dict
	pron	<1Edikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a decree, order, or ordinance issued by a sovereign, state, or any other holder of authority.
edict	2.
	syl	e:dict
	pron	<1Edikt>
	pos	n.
	def	any formal or authoritative command, proclamation, etc.
edictal	sub
	head	edict
	syl	e:1dic+tal
	pos	adj.
edictally	sub
	head	edict
	syl	e:1dic+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
Edict of Nantes	0.
	syl	E:dict of Nantes
	pos	n.
	def	the law granting religious and civil liberties to the French Protestants, promulgated by Henry IV in 1598 and revoked by Louis XIV in 1685.
edification	1.
	syl	ed:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2edifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	improvement, instruction, or enlightenment, esp. when morally or spiritually uplifting.
edification	2.
	syl	ed:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2edifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of edifying or state of being edified.
edificatory	sub
	head	edification
	syl	e:dif:i+1ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
edifice	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin aedifi?!cium, from aedific*_are to build; see #7edify 
edifice	1.
	syl	ed:i+fice
	pron	<1edifis>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, esp. a large or imposing one.
edifice	2.
	syl	ed:i+fice
	pron	<1edifis>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex or elaborate institution or organization.
edificial	sub
	head	edifice
	syl	ed:i+fi+cial
	pron	<2edi1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
edify	ety	C14: from Old French edifier, from Latin aedific*_are to construct, from aed*_es a dwelling, temple+ facere to make
edifies	infl
	head	edify
	syl	ed:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
edifying	infl
	head	edify
	syl	ed:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
edified	infl
	head	edify
	syl	ed:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
edify	0.
	syl	ed:i+fy
	pron	<1edi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve the morality, intellect, etc., of, esp. by instruction.
edifier	sub
	head	edify
	syl	ed:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
edifyingly	sub
	head	edify
	syl	ed:i+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
edile	0.
	syl	e:dile
	pron	<1EdIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {aedile}.
Edinburgh	H1.0.
	syl	Ed+in+burgh
	pron	<1edinb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Scotland, on the S side of the Firth of Forth: became the capital in the 15th century; university (1583); commercial and cultural centre, noted for its annual festival. Pop.: 453422 (1971).
Duke of	infl
	head	Edinburgh
	syl	Duke of
	pos	n.
Edinburgh	H2.0.
	syl	Ed:in:burgh
	pron	<1edinb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of Prince born 1921, husband of Queen Elizabeth II of England.
Edirne	0.
	syl	E:dir+ne
	pron	<e1di*ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Turkey: a Thracian town, rebuilt and renamed by the Roman emperor Hadrian. Pop.: 54885 (1970). Former name: {Adrianople}.
Thomas Alva	infl
	head	Edison
	syl	Thom:as Al:va.
	pos	n.
Edison	0.
	syl	Ed:i:son
	pron	<1edisN>
	pos	n.
	def	1847-1931, U.S. inventor. He patented more than a thousand inventions, including the phonograph, the incandescent electric lamp, the microphone, and the kinetoscope.
edit	ety	C18: back formation from #7editor 
edit	1.
	syl	ed:it
	pron	<1edit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (text) for publication by checking and improving its accuracy, clarity, etc.
edit	2.
	syl	ed:it
	pron	<1edit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be in charge of (a publication, esp. a periodical).
	exam	1	he edits the local newspaper.
edit	3.
	syl	ed:it
	pron	<1edit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a film, tape, etc.) by rearrangement, selection, or rejection of previously filmed or taped material.
edit	4.
	syl	ed:it
	pron	<1edit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to remove (incorrect or unwanted matter), as from a manuscript or film. {~}
edit	5.
	syl	ed:it
	pron	<1edit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act of editing.
	exam	1	give the book a final edit.
edit	1.
	syl	edit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	edited.
edit	2.
	syl	edit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	edition.
edit	3.
	syl	edit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	editor.
edition	ety	C16: from Latin *_editi*_o a bringing forth, publishing, from *_edere to give out; see #7editor 
edition	1.a.
	syl	e:di+tion
	pron	<i1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire number of copies of a book, newspaper, or other publication printed at one time from a single setting of type.
edition	1.b.
	syl	e:di+tion
	pron	<i1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single copy from this number.
	exam	1	a first edition;
	exam	2	the evening edition.
edition	2.
	syl	e:di+tion
	pron	<i1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of printings of a book or other publication, issued at separate times with alterations, amendments, etc. Compare {{impression} (sense 6)}.
edition	3.a.
	syl	e:di+tion
	pron	<i1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an issue of a work identified by its format.
	exam	1	a leather-bound edition of Shakespeare.
edition	3.b.
	syl	e:di+tion
	pron	<i1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an issue of a work identified by its editor or publisher.
	exam	1	the Oxford edition of Shakespeare.
editiones principes	infl
	head	editio princeps
	syl	e:di+ti:o+nes prin+ci+pes
	pron	<i2diSi1*unEz> <1prinsi2pEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
editio princeps	0.
	syl	e:di+ti:o prin+ceps
	pron	<i1diSi*u> <1prinseps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin.
	def	the first printed edition of a work.
editor	ety	C17: from Late Latin: producer, exhibitor, from *_edere to give out, publish, from *_e- out+ d*_are to give
editor	1.
	syl	ed:i+tor
	pron	<1edit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who edits written material for publication.
editor	2.
	syl	ed:i+tor
	pron	<1edit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in overall charge of the editing and often the policy of a newspaper or periodical.
editor	3.
	syl	ed:i+tor
	pron	<1edit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of one section of a newspaper or periodical.
	exam	1	the sports editor.
editor	4.a.
	syl	ed:i+tor
	pron	<1edit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a selection and arrangement of individual shots in order to construct the flowing sequence of images for a film.
editor	4.b.
	syl	ed:i+tor
	pron	<1edit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for editing film, including a viewer and a splicer.
editorship	sub
	head	editor
	syl	ed:i+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
editorial	1.
	syl	ed:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to editing or editors.
editorial	2.
	syl	ed:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or expressed in an editorial.
editorial	3.
	syl	ed:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the content of a publication rather than its commercial aspects.
editorial	4.
	syl	ed:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an article in a newspaper, etc., expressing the opinion of the editor or the publishers.
editorialist	sub
	head	editorial
	syl	ed:i+1to+ri+al+ist
	pos	n.
editorially	sub
	head	editorial
	syl	ed:i+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
editorialise	alt
	head	editorialize
	or	editorialize
	syl	ed:i+to+ri+al+ise
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
editorialize	1.
	or	editorialise
	syl	ed:i+to+ri+al+ize
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express an opinion in or as in an editorial.
editorialize	2.
	or	editorialise
	syl	ed:i+to+ri+al+ize
	pron	<2edi1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to insert one's personal opinions into an otherwise objective account.
editorialization	sub
	head	editorialize
	or	editorialisation
	syl	ed:i+2to+ri+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
editorialisation	sub
	head	editorialize
	or	editorialization
	syl	ed:i+2to+ri+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
editorializer	sub
	head	editorialize
	or	editorialiser
	syl	ed:i+1to+ri+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
editorialiser	sub
	head	editorialize
	or	editorializer
	syl	ed:i+1to+ri+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
editor in chief	0.
	syl	ed:i+tor in chief
	pos	n.
	def	the controlling editor of a publication.
Edmonton	0.
	syl	Ed+mon+ton
	pron	<1edm*nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Canada, capital of Alberta: oil industry. Pop.: 438152 (1971).
Edmund I	0.
	syl	Ed:mund I
	pron	<1edm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	??922-946 #7a.d., king of England (940-946).
Edmund II	0.
	syl	Ed:mund II
	pos	n.
	def	called ??980-1016, king of England in 1016. His succession was contested by Canute and they divided the kingdom between them.
Edo	1.
	or	Edos
	syl	Ed:o
	pron	<1ed*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of SW Nigeria around Benin, noted for their 16th-century bronze sculptures.
Edo	2.
	syl	Ed:o
	pron	<1ed*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Bini}. the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Edom	1.
	syl	E:dom
	pron	<1Ed*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a nomadic people descended from Esau.
Edom	2.
	syl	E:dom
	pron	<1Ed*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the son of Esau who was the supposed ancestor of this nation.
Edom	3.
	syl	E:dom
	pron	<1Ed*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient kingdom of this people, situated between the Dead Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba.
Edomite	1.
	syl	E:dom+ite
	pron	<1Ed*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Edom, whose people were hostile to the Israelites in Old Testament times.
Edomite	2.
	syl	E:dom+ite
	pron	<1Ed*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Semitic language of this people, closely related to Hebrew.
Edomitish	sub
	head	Edomite
	or	Edomitic
	syl	E:dom+2it+ish
	pron	<2Ed*1mitik>
	pos	adj.
Edomitic	sub
	head	Edomite
	or	Edomitish
	syl	E:dom+it+ic
	pron	<2Ed*1mitik>
	pos	adj.
edp	alt
	head	EDP
	or	EDP
	syl	e.d.p.
EDP	0.
	or	edp
	syl	E.D.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electronic data processing.
EDT	0.
	syl	E.D.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Eastern Daylight Time.
EDTA	ety	(HOOCCH\2)\2NCH\2\2.
EDTA	0.
	syl	EDTA
	pos	n.
	def	ethylenediaminetetra-acetic acid; a colourless crystalline slightly soluble organic compound used in inorganic chemistry and biochemistry. It is a powerful chelating agent. Formula.
educ	1.
	syl	educ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	educated.
educ	2.
	syl	educ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	education(al).
educatable	alt
	head	educable
	or	educable
	syl	ed:u+cat+a:ble
	pron	<1edju2kAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
educable	0.
	or	educatable
	syl	ed:u+ca:ble
	pron	<1edjuk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being trained or educated; able to learn.
educability	sub
	head	educable
	or	educatability
	syl	ed:u+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
educatability	sub
	head	educable
	or	educability
	syl	ed:u:2cat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
educate	ety	C15: from Latin *_educ*_are to rear, educate, from d*_ucere to lead
educate	1.
	syl	ed:u+cate
	pron	<1edju2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to impart knowledge by formal instruction to (a pupil); teach.
educate	2.
	syl	ed:u+cate
	pron	<1edju2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide education for (children); pay for the schooling of.
	exam	1	I have educated my children at the best schools.
educate	3.
	syl	ed:u+cate
	pron	<1edju2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to improve or develop (a person, judgment, taste, skills, etc.).
educate	4.
	syl	ed:u+cate
	pron	<1edju2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to train for some particular purpose or occupation.
educated	1.
	syl	ed:u+cat+ed
	pron	<1edju2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an education, esp. a good one.
educated	2.
	syl	ed:u+cat+ed
	pron	<1edju2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying culture, taste, and knowledge; cultivated.
educated	3.
	syl	ed:u+cat+ed
	pron	<1edju2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	based on experience or information (esp. in the phrase {an educated guess}) .
education	1.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion
	pron	<2edju1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of acquiring knowledge, esp. systematically during childhood and ado?!lescence.
education	2.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion
	pron	<2edju1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the knowledge or training acquired by this process.
	exam	1	his education has been invaluable to him.
education	3.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion
	pron	<2edju1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of imparting knowledge to, esp. at a school, college, or university.
	exam	1	education is my profession.
education	4.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion
	pron	<2edju1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of teaching and learning.
	exam	1	a course in education.
education	5.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion
	pron	<2edju1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular kind of instruction or training.
	exam	1	a university education;
	exam	2	consumer education.
educational	1.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion+al
	pron	<2edju1kAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing knowledge; instructive or informative.
	exam	1	an educational toy.
educational	2.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion+al
	pron	<2edju1kAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to education.
educationally	sub
	head	educational
	syl	ed:u+1ca+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
educationist	alt
	head	educationalist
	or	educationalist
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion+ist
	pos	n.
educationalist	0.
	or	educationist
	syl	ed:u+ca+tion+al+ist
	pron	<2edju1kAS*n*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in educational theory or administration.
educative	0.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tive
	pron	<1edjuk*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or resulting in education.
	exam	1	an educative experience.
educator	1.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tor
	pron	<1edju2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who educates; teacher.
educator	2.
	syl	ed:u+ca+tor
	pron	<1edju2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in education; educationalist.
educatory	0.
	syl	ed:u+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1edjuk*t*ri>, <-tri> <2edju1kAt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	educative or educational.
	exam	1	an educatory procedure.
educe	ety	C15: from Latin *_ed*_ucere to draw out, from *_e- out+ d*_ucere to lead
educe	1.
	syl	e:duce
	pron	<i1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to evolve or develop, esp. from a latent or potential state.
educe	2.
	syl	e:duce
	pron	<i1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to draw out or elicit (information, solutions, etc.).
educe	3.
	syl	e:duce
	pron	<i1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.; Logic.
	def	to deduce (a proposition).
educible	sub
	head	educe
	syl	e:1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
eductive	sub
	head	educe
	syl	e:duc+tive
	pron	<i1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
educt	ety	C18: from Latin *_eductus; see #7educe 
educt	0.
	syl	e:duct
	pron	<1Ed^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance separated from another substance without chemical change. Compare {product}.
eduction	ety	C17: from Latin *_educti*_o, from *_ed*_ucere to #7educe 
eduction	1.
	syl	e:duc+tion
	pron	<i1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something educed.
eduction	2.
	syl	e:duc+tion
	pron	<i1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of educing.
eduction	3.
	syl	e:duc+tion
	pron	<i1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the exhaust stroke of a steam or internal-combustion engine. Compare {induction}.
edulcorate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin *_edulcor*_are, from dulcor sweetness
edulcorate	0.
	syl	e:dul+co+rate
	pron	<i1d^lk*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from soluble impurities by washing.
edulcoration	sub
	head	edulcorate
	syl	e:2dul+co+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
Lake	infl
	head	Edward
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Edward	H1.0.
	syl	Ed+ward
	pron	<1edw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Africa, between Uganda and Za*"ire in the Great Rift Valley: empties through the Semliki River into Lake Albert. Area: about 2150 sq. km (830 sq. miles). Official name: {Lake Amin}.
Edward	H2.0.
	syl	Ed:ward
	pron	<1edw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1330-76, Prince of Wales, the son of Edward III of England. He won victories over the French at Cr*'ecy (1346) and Poitiers (1356) in the Hundred Years' War.
Edward I	0.
	syl	Ed:ward I
	pos	n.
	def	1239-1307, king of England (1272-1307); son of Henry III. He conquered Wales (1284) but failed to subdue Scotland.
Edward II	0.
	syl	Ed:ward II
	pos	n.
	def	1284-1327, king of England (1307-27); son of Edward I. He invaded Scotland but was defeated by Robert Bruce at Bannockburn (1314). He was deposed by his wife Isabella and Roger Mortimer; died in prison.
Edward III	0.
	syl	Ed:ward III
	pos	n.
	def	1312-77, king of England (1327-77); son of Edward II. His claim to the French throne in right of his mother Isabella provoked the Hundred Years' War (1337).
Edward IV	0.
	syl	Ed:ward IV
	pos	n.
	def	1442-83, king of England (1461-70; 1471-83); son of Richard, duke of York. He defeated Henry VI in The Wars of the Roses and became king (1461). In 1470 Henry was restored to the throne, but Edward recovered the crown by his victory at Tewkesbury.
Edward V	0.
	syl	Ed:ward V
	pos	n.
	def	1470-??83, king of England in 1483; son of Edward IV. He was deposed by his uncle, Richard, Duke of Gloucester (Richard III), and is thought to have been murdered with his brother in the Tower of London.
Edward VI	0.
	syl	Ed:ward VI
	pos	n.
	def	1537-53, king of England (1547-53), son of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour. His uncle the Duke of Somerset was regent until 1552, when he was executed. Edward then came under the control of Dudley, Duke of Northumberland.
Edward VII	0.
	syl	Ed:ward VII
	pos	n.
	def	1841-1910, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1901-10); son of Queen Victoria.
Edward VIII	0.
	syl	Ed:ward VIII
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1972, king of Great Britain and Ireland in 1936; son of George V and brother of George VI. He abdicated in order to marry an American divorcee, Mrs. Wallis Simpson; created Duke of Windsor (1937).
Edwardian	0.
	syl	Ed+ward+i:an
	pron	<ed1wc:di*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of life, architecture, dress, etc., current in England during the reign of Edward VII.
Edwardianism	sub
	head	Edwardian
	syl	Ed+1ward+i:an+ism
	pos	n.
Gareth (Owen)	1.
	head	Edwards
	syl	Gar:eth (Owen)
	def	born 1947, British Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Wales (since 1967) and the British Lions (1968-74).
Jonathan	2.
	head	Edwards
	syl	Jon:a:than.
	def	1703-58, American Calvinist theologian and metaphysician; author of (1754).
Saint	infl
	head	Edward the Confessor
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Edward the Confessor	0.
	syl	Ed:ward the Con:fes:sor
	pos	n.
	def	??1002-66, king of England (1042-66); son of Ethelred II; founder of Westminster Abbey. Feast day: Oct. 13.
Edwin	0.
	syl	Ed:win
	pron	<1edwin>
	pos	n.
	def	??585-633 #7a.d., king of Northumbria (617-633) and overlord of all England except Kent.
ee	0.
	syl	e.e.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	errors excepted.
EE	1.
	syl	E.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Early English.
EE	2.
	syl	E.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electrical engineer electrical engineering.
-ee	ety	via Old French -e, -ee, past participial endings, from Latin -*_atus, -*_ata -#7ate %1
-ee	0.
	syl	-ee
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ee	1.
	syl	-ee
	def	indicating a person who is the recipient of an action (as opposed, esp. in legal terminology, to the agent, indicated by or
-ee	2.
	syl	-ee
	def	indicating a person in a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	absentee;
	exam	2	employee.
-ee	3.
	syl	-ee
	def	indicating a diminutive form of something.
	exam	1	bootee.
EE  MP	0.
	syl	E.E. ?&+800248 M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary.
EEC	0.
	syl	EEC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	European Economic Community (the Common Market).
EEG	1.
	syl	EEG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electroencephalogram.
EEG	2.
	syl	EEG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electroencepha?!lograph.
eel	ety	Old English *_@al; related to Old Frisian *_el, Old Norse *_all, Old High German *_al 
eel	1.
	syl	eel
	pron	<El>
	pos	n.
	def	any teleost fish of the order (or such as the European freshwater species having a long snakelike body, a smooth slimy skin, and reduced fins.
eel	2.
	syl	eel
	pron	<El>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other animals with a long body and smooth skin, such as the mud eel and the electric eel.
eel	3.
	syl	eel
	pron	<El>
	pos	n.
	def	an evasive or untrustworthy person.
eel-like	sub
	head	eel
	syl	eel-2like
	pos	adj.
eely	sub
	head	eel
	syl	eel:y
	pos	adj.
eelgrass	1.
	syl	eel+grass
	pron	<1El2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several perennial submerged marine plants of the genus esp. having grasslike leaves: family
eelgrass	2.
	syl	eel+grass
	pron	<1El2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tape grass}.
eelpout	ety	Old English *_@alep*_ute; related to Middle Dutch aalpuit 
eelpout	1.
	syl	eel+pout
	pron	<1El2paut>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine eel-like blennioid fish of the family such as ({viviparous eelpout} or blenny).
eelpout	2.
	syl	eel+pout
	pron	<1El2paut>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {burbot}.
eelworm	0.
	syl	eel+worm
	pron	<1El2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nematode worms, esp. the wheat worm and the vinegar eel.
e'en	0.
	syl	e'en
	pron	<En>
	pos	adv. n.
	def	a contraction of {even%2} or {evening}.
-eer	ety	from Old French -ier, from Latin -arius -#7ary 
-ier	alt
	head	-eer
	or	-eer
	syl	-ier
	pos	suffix.
-eer	1.
	or	-ier
	syl	-eer
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	indicating a person who is concerned with or who does something specified.
	exam	1	auctioneer;
	exam	2	engineer;
	exam	3	profiteer;
	exam	4	mutineer.
-eer	2.
	or	-ier
	syl	-eer
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming verbs
	def	to be con?!cerned with something specified.
	exam	1	electioneer.
e'er	0.
	syl	e'er
	pron	<e*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Poetic or archaic.
	def	a contraction of {ever}.
eerie	ety	C13: originally Scottish and Northern English, probably from Old English earg cowardly, miserable
eerier	infl
	head	eerie
	syl	ee:ri+er
	pos	adj.
eeriest	infl
	head	eerie
	syl	ee:ri+est.
	pos	adj.
eerie	1.
	syl	ee:rie
	pron	<1i*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of places, an atmosphere, etc.
	def	mysteriously or uncannily frightening or disturbing; weird; ghostly.
eerily	sub
	head	eerie
	syl	ee:ri+ly
	pos	adv.
eeriness	sub
	head	eerie
	syl	ee:ri+ness
	pos	n.
eff	0.
	syl	eff
	pron	<ef>
	pos	vb.
	def	euphemism for {fuck} (esp. in the phrase {eff off}) .
effable	ety	C17: from Old French, from Late Latin eff*_abilis, from Latin eff*_ar*_i, from ex- out+ f*_ar*_i to speak
effable	0.
	syl	ef+fa:ble
	pron	<1ef*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	capable of being expressed in words.
efface	ety	C15: from French effacer, literally: to obliterate the face; see #7face 
efface	1.
	syl	ef+face
	pron	<i1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obliterate or make dim.
	exam	1	to efface a memory.
efface	2.
	syl	ef+face
	pron	<i1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (oneself) inconspicuous or humble through modesty, cowardice, or obsequiousness.
efface	3.
	syl	ef+face
	pron	<i1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rub out (a line, drawing, etc.); erase.
effaceable	sub
	head	efface
	syl	ef+1face+a:ble
	pos	adj.
effacement	sub
	head	efface
	syl	ef+1face+ment
	pos	n.
effacer	sub
	head	efface
	syl	ef+1fac+er
	pos	n.
effect	ety	C14: from Latin effectus a performing, tendency, from efficere to accomplish, from facere to do
effect	1.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is produced by a cause or agent; result.
effect	2.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	power or ability to influence or produce a result; efficacy.
	exam	1	with no effect.
effect	3.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being operative (esp. in the phrases {in} or {into effect) }.
	exam	1	the law comes into effect at midnight.
take effect	4.
	head	effect
	syl	take effect.
	def	to become operative or begin to produce results.
effect	5.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	basic meaning or purpose (esp. in the phrase {to that effect) }.
effect	6.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression, usually one that is artificial or contrived (esp. in the phrase {for effect) }.
effect	7.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a scientific phenomenon.
	exam	1	the Doppler effect.
effect	8.a.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	in fact; actually.
effect	8.b.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	for all practical purposes.
effect	9.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the overall impression or result.
	exam	1	the effect of a painting.
effect	10.
	syl	ef+fect
	pron	<i1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to occur; bring about; accomplish.
effecter	sub
	head	effect
	syl	ef+1fect+er
	pos	n.
effectible	sub
	head	effect
	syl	ef+1fect+i:ble
	pos	adj.
effective	1.
	syl	ef+fec+tive
	pron	<i1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	productive of or capable of producing a result.
effective	2.
	syl	ef+fec+tive
	pron	<i1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	in effect; operative.
	exam	1	effective from midnight.
effective	3.
	syl	ef+fec+tive
	pron	<i1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a striking impression; impressive.
	exam	1	an effective entrance.
effective	4.
	syl	ef+fec+tive
	pron	<i1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	actual rather than theoretical; real.
	exam	1	the effective income after deductions.
effective	5.
	syl	ef+fec+tive
	pron	<i1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a military force, etc.
	def	equipped and prepared for action.
effective	6.
	syl	ef+fec+tive
	pron	<i1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of an alternating quantity
	def	having a value that is the square root of the mean of the squares of the magnitude measured at each instant over a defined period of time, usually one cycle.
effectively	sub
	head	effective
	syl	ef+1fec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
effectiveness	sub
	head	effective
	syl	ef+1fec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
effecter	alt
	head	effector
	or	effector
	syl	ef+fec+ter
	pron	<i1fekt*>
	pos	n.
effector	0.
	or	effecter
	syl	ef+fec+tor
	pron	<i1fekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a nerve ending that terminates in a muscle or gland and provides neural stimulation causing contraction or secretion.
effects	1.
	syl	ef+fects
	pron	<i1fekts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {personal effects}. personal property or belongings.
effects	2.
	syl	ef+fects
	pron	<i1fekts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {special effects}.
effects	2.a.
	syl	ef+fects
	pron	<i1fekts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	lighting, sounds, etc., to accompany and enhance a stage, film, or broadcast production.
effects	2.b.
	syl	ef+fects
	pron	<i1fekts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the devices used to produce these.
effectual	1.
	syl	ef+fec+tu:al
	pron	<i1fektju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective.
effectual	2.
	syl	ef+fec+tu:al
	pron	<i1fektju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of documents, agreements, etc.
	def	having legal force.
effectuality	sub
	head	effectual
	or	effectualness
	syl	ef+2fec+tu+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
effectualness	sub
	head	effectual
	or	effectuality
	syl	ef+1fec+tu+al+ness
	pos	n.
effectually	1.
	syl	ef+fec+tu+al+ly
	pron	<i1fektju*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the intended effect; thoroughly.
effectually	2.
	syl	ef+fec+tu+al+ly
	pron	<i1fektju*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	to all practical purposes; in effect.
effectuate	0.
	syl	ef+fec+tu+ate
	pron	<i1fektju:2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen; effect; accomplish.
effectuation	sub
	head	effectuate
	syl	ef+2fec+tu+1a:tion
	pos	n.
effeminate	ety	C14: from Latin eff*_emin*_are to make into a woman, from f*_emina woman
effeminate	1.
	syl	ef+fem:i+nate
	pron	<i1feminit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a man or boy
	def	displaying characteristics regarded as typical of a woman; not manly.
effeminate	2.
	syl	ef+fem:i+nate
	pron	<i1feminit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking firmness or vigour.
	exam	1	an effeminate piece of writing.
effeminacy	sub
	head	effeminate
	or	effeminateness
	syl	ef+1fem:i+na+cy
	pos	n.
effeminateness	sub
	head	effeminate
	or	effeminacy
	syl	ef+1fem:i+nate+ness
	pos	n.
effeminately	sub
	head	effeminate
	syl	ef+1fem:i+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
effendi	ety	C17: from Turkish efendi master, from Modern Greek aphent*_es, from Greek authent*_es lord, doer; see #7authentic 
effendis	infl
	head	effendi
	syl	ef+fen+dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
effendi	1.
	syl	ef+fen+di
	pron	<e1fendi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Ottoman Empire
	def	a title of respect used to address men of learning or social standing.
effendi	2.
	syl	ef+fen+di
	pron	<e1fendi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Turkey since 1934
	def	the oral title of address equivalent to
efferent	ety	C19: from Latin efferre to bear off, from ferre to bear
efferent	0.
	syl	ef+fer+ent
	pron	<1ef*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying or conducting outwards from a part or an organ of the body, esp. from the brain or spinal cord. Compare {afferent}.
efference	sub
	head	efferent
	syl	ef+fer+ence
	pos	n.
efferently	sub
	head	efferent
	syl	ef+fer+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
effervesce	ety	C18: from Latin effervescere to foam up, from fervescere to begin to boil, from ferv*_ere to boil, ferment
effervesce	1.
	syl	ef+fer+vesce
	pron	<2ef*1ves>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a liquid
	def	to give off bubbles of gas.
effervesce	2.
	syl	ef+fer+vesce
	pron	<2ef*1ves>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a gas
	def	to issue in bubbles from a liquid.
effervesce	3.
	syl	ef+fer+vesce
	pron	<2ef*1ves>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhibit great excitement, vivacity, etc.
effervescible	sub
	head	effervesce
	syl	ef+fer+1ves+ci:ble
	pos	adj.
effervescent	1.
	syl	ef+fer+ves+cent
	pron	<2ef*1vesNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a liquid
	def	giving off bubbles of gas; bubbling.
effervescent	2.
	syl	ef+fer+ves+cent
	pron	<2ef*1vesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	high-spirited; vivacious.
effervescence	sub
	head	effervescent
	syl	ef+fer+1ves+cence
	pos	n.
effervescently	sub
	head	effervescent
	syl	ef+fer+1ves+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
effervescingly	sub
	head	effervescent
	syl	ef+fer+1ves+cing+ly
	pos	adv.
effete	ety	C17: from Latin eff*_etus having produced young, hence, exhausted by bearing, from f*_etus having brought forth; see #7fetus 
effete	1.
	syl	ef+fete
	pron	<i1fEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak, ineffectual, or decadent as a result of overrefinement.
	exam	1	an effete academic.
effete	2.
	syl	ef+fete
	pron	<i1fEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted of vitality or strength; worn out; spent.
effete	3.
	syl	ef+fete
	pron	<i1fEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	no longer capable of reproduction.
effetely	sub
	head	effete
	syl	ef+1fete+ly
	pos	adv.
effeteness	sub
	head	effete
	syl	ef+1fete+ness
	pos	n.
efficacious	ety	C16: from Latin effic*_ax powerful, efficient, from efficere to achieve; see #7effect 
efficacious	0.
	syl	ef+fi+ca+cious
	pron	<2efi1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or successful in producing an intended result; effective as a means, remedy, etc.
efficaciously	sub
	head	efficacious
	syl	ef+fi+1ca+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
efficacy	sub
	head	efficacious
	or	efficaciousness
	syl	ef+fi+ca+cy
	pron	<1ef*k*si>
	pos	n.
efficaciousness	sub
	head	efficacious
	or	efficacy
	syl	ef+fi+1ca+cious+ness
	pos	n.
efficies	infl
	head	efficiency
	syl	ef+fi+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
efficiency	1.
	syl	ef+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<i1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being efficient; competence; effectiveness.
efficiency	2.
	syl	ef+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<i1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the energy output of a machine, engine, device, etc., to the energy supplied to it, often expressed as a percentage. See also {thermal efficiency}.
efficiency apartment	0.
	syl	ef+fi+cien+cy a:part+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small flat or bedsitter.
efficient	ety	C14: from Latin effici*_ens effecting
efficient	1.
	syl	ef+fi+cient
	pron	<i1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning or producing effectively and with the least waste of effort; competent.
efficient	2.
	syl	ef+fi+cient
	pron	<i1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	producing a direct effect; causative.
efficiently	sub
	head	efficient
	syl	ef+1fi+cient+ly
	pos	adv.
effigy	ety	C18: from Latin effigi*_es, from effingere to form, portray, from fingere to shape
effigies	infl
	head	effigy
	syl	ef+fi+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
effigy	1.
	syl	ef+fi+gy
	pron	<1efiJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a portrait of a person, esp. as a monument or architectural decoration.
effigy	2.
	syl	ef+fi+gy
	pron	<1efiJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude representation of someone, used as a focus for contempt or ridicule and often hung up or burnt in public (often in the phrases {burn} or {hang in effigy) }.
effigial	sub
	head	effigy
	syl	ef+fig+i:al
	pron	<i1fiJ?!i*l>
	pos	adj.
effloresce	ety	C18: from Latin effl*_or*_escere to blossom, from fl*_or*_escere, from fl*_os flower
effloresce	1.
	syl	ef+flo+resce
	pron	<2eflc:1res>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burst forth into or as if into flower; bloom.
effloresce	2.
	syl	ef+flo+resce
	pron	<2eflc:1res>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become powdery by loss of water or crystallization.
effloresce	3.
	syl	ef+flo+resce
	pron	<2eflc:1res>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become encrusted with powder or crystals as a result of chemical change or the evaporation of a solution.
efflorescence	1.
	syl	ef+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2eflc:1resNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a bursting forth or flowering.
efflorescence	2.a.
	syl	ef+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2eflc:1resNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of efflorescing.
efflorescence	2.b.
	syl	ef+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2eflc:1resNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdery substance formed as a result of this process, esp. on the surface of rocks.
efflorescence	3.
	syl	ef+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2eflc:1resNs>
	pos	n.
	def	any skin rash or eruption.
efflorescent	sub
	head	efflorescence
	syl	ef+flo+1res+cent
	pos	adj.
efflux	alt
	head	effluence
	or	effluence
	syl	ef+flux
	pron	<1efl^ks>
	pos	n.
effluence	1.
	or	efflux
	syl	ef+flu+ence
	pron	<1eflu*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of flowing out.
effluence	2.
	or	efflux
	syl	ef+flu+ence
	pron	<1eflu*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that flows out.
effluent	ety	C18: from Latin effluere to run forth, from fluere to flow
effluent	1.
	syl	ef+flu+ent
	pron	<1eflu*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid discharged as waste, as from an industrial plant or sewage works.
effluent	2.
	syl	ef+flu+ent
	pron	<1eflu*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	radioactive waste released from a nuclear power station.
effluent	3.
	syl	ef+flu+ent
	pron	<1eflu*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream that flows out of another body of water.
effluent	4.
	syl	ef+flu+ent
	pron	<1eflu*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that flows out or forth.
effluent	5.
	syl	ef+flu+ent
	pron	<1eflu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing out or forth.
effluvium	ety	C17: from Latin: a flowing out; see #7effluent 
effluvia	infl
	head	effluvium
	or	effluviums
	syl	ef+flu+vi:a
	pron	<-vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
effluviums	infl
	head	effluvium
	or	effluvia
	syl	ef+flu+vi:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
effluvium	0.
	syl	ef+flu+vi:um
	pron	<e1flu:vi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant smell or exhalation, as of gaseous waste or decaying matter.
effluvial	sub
	head	effluvium
	syl	ef+1flu+vi:al
	pos	adj.
effort	ety	C15: from Old French esfort, from esforcier to force, ultimately from Latin fortis strong; see #7force 
effort	1.
	syl	ef+fort
	pron	<1ef*t>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental exertion, usually considerable when unqualified.
	exam	1	the rock was moved with effort.
effort	2.
	syl	ef+fort
	pron	<1ef*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a determined attempt.
	exam	1	our effort to save him failed.
effort	3.
	syl	ef+fort
	pron	<1ef*t>
	pos	n.
	def	achievement; creation.
	exam	1	a great literary effort.
effort	4.
	syl	ef+fort
	pron	<1ef*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an applied force acting against inertia.
effortful	sub
	head	effort
	syl	ef+fort+ful
	pos	adj.
effortless	1.
	syl	ef+fort+less
	pron	<1ef*tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring or involving little effort; easy.
effortless	2.
	syl	ef+fort+less
	pron	<1ef*tlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	making little effort; passive.
effortlessly	sub
	head	effortless
	syl	ef+fort+less+ly
	pos	adv.
effortlessness	sub
	head	effortless
	syl	ef+fort+less+ness
	pos	n.
effrontery	ety	C18: from French effronterie, from Old French esfront barefaced, shameless, from Late Latin effrons, literally: putting forth one's forehead; see #7front 
effronteries	infl
	head	effrontery
	syl	ef+fron+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
effrontery	0.
	syl	ef+fron+ter:y
	pron	<i1fr^nt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	shameless or insolent boldness; impudent presumption; audacity; temerity.
effulgent	ety	C18: from Latin effulg*_ere to shine forth, from fulg*_ere to shine
effulgent	0.
	syl	ef+ful+gent
	pron	<i1f^lJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	radiant; brilliant.
effulgence	sub
	head	effulgent
	syl	ef+1ful+gence
	pos	n.
effulgently	sub
	head	effulgent
	syl	ef+1ful+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
effuse	ety	C16: from Latin eff*_usus poured out, from effundere to shed, from fundere to pour
effuse	1.
	syl	ef+fuse
	pron	<i1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pour or flow out.
effuse	2.
	syl	ef+fuse
	pron	<i1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread out; diffuse.
effuse	3.
	syl	ef+fuse
	pron	<i1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk profusely, esp. in an excited manner.
effuse	4.
	syl	ef+fuse
	pron	<i1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a gas) to flow or (of a gas) to flow under pressure.
effuse	5.
	syl	ef+fuse
	pron	<i1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of an inflorescence
	def	spreading out loosely.
effusiometer	0.
	syl	ef+fu+si+om+e:ter
	pron	<i2fju:zi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an apparatus for determining rates of effusion of gases, usually used for measuring molecular weights.
effusion	1.
	syl	ef+fu+sion
	pron	<i1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an unrestrained outpouring in speech or words.
effusion	2.
	syl	ef+fu+sion
	pron	<i1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of being poured out.
effusion	3.
	syl	ef+fu+sion
	pron	<i1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is poured out.
effusion	4.
	syl	ef+fu+sion
	pron	<i1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the flow of a gas through a small aperture under pressure, esp. when the density is such that the mean distance between molecules is large compared to the diameter of the aperture.
effusive	1.
	syl	ef+fu+sive
	pron	<i1fju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	extravagantly demonstrative of emotion; gushing.
effusive	2.
	syl	ef+fu+sive
	pron	<i1fju:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rock
	def	formed by the solidification of magma.
effusively	sub
	head	effusive
	syl	ef+1fu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
effusiveness	sub
	head	effusive
	syl	ef+1fu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
Efik	1.
	or	Efiks
	syl	Ef:ik
	pron	<1efik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a subgroup of the Ibibio people of SE Nigeria.
Efik	2.
	syl	Ef:ik
	pron	<1efik>
	pos	n.
	def	the language spoken by this people: the chief literary dialect of Ibibio.
eft	ety	Old English efeta 
eft	H1.1.
	syl	eft
	pron	<eft>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect or archaic name for a {newt}.
eft	H1.2.
	syl	eft
	pron	<eft>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain terrestrial newts, such as ({red eft}) of the eastern U.S.
eft	ety	Old English; see #7aft, after 
eft	H2.0.a.
	syl	eft
	pron	<eft>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic
	def	again.
eft	H2.0.b.
	syl	eft
	pron	<eft>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic
	def	afterwards.
EFTA	0.
	syl	EFTA
	pron	<1eft*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	European Free Trade Association; established in 1960 to eliminate trade tariffs on industrial products; comprised Britain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Austria, and Portugal. Finland became an associate member in 1961 and Iceland joined in 1970. Britain and Denmark left EFTA to join the EEC in 1972.
eftsoons	ety	Old English eft s*_ona, literally: afterwards soon
eftsoons	1.
	syl	eft+soons
	pron	<eft1su:nz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	soon afterwards.
eftsoons	2.
	syl	eft+soons
	pron	<eft1su:nz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	repeatedly.
Eg	1.
	syl	Eg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Egypt(ian).
Eg	2.
	syl	Eg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Egyptology.
eg	ety	Latin: for example
eg	0.
	syl	e.g.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	exempli gratia.
egad	ety	C17: probably variant of Ah God&! 
egad	0.
	syl	e:gad
	pron	<i1g@d>, <E1g@d>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a mild oath or expression of surprise.
egalitarian	ety	C19: alteration of equalitarian, through influence of French *'egal #7equal 
egalitarian	1.
	syl	e:gal:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<i2g@li1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or upholding the doctrine of the equality of mankind and the desirability of political, social, and economic equality.
egalitarian	2.
	syl	e:gal:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<i2g@li1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of egalitarian principles.
egalitarianism	sub
	head	egalitarian
	syl	e:2gal:i+1tar:i+an+2ism
	pos	n.
Egbert	0.
	syl	Eg:bert
	pron	<1egbR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	??775-839 #7a.d., king of Wessex (802-839); first overlord of all England (829-830).
Eger	1.
	syl	E:ger
	pron	Hungarian <1eger>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Hungary. Pop.: 45000 (1970).
Eger	2.
	syl	E:ger
	pron	<1A:g*r>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Cheb}.
Egeria	ety	C17: name of the mythical adviser of Numa Pompilius, king of Rome
Egeria	0.
	syl	E:ge:ri:a
	pron	<i1Ji*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female adviser.
egest	ety	C17: from Latin *_egerere to carry out, from gerere to carry
egest	0.
	syl	e:gest
	pron	<E1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excrete (waste material, etc.).
egestion	sub
	head	egest
	syl	e:1ges+tion
	pos	n.
egestive	sub
	head	egest
	syl	e:1ges+tive
	pos	adj.
egesta	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: (things) carried out; see #7egest 
egesta	0.
	syl	e:ges+ta
	pron	<E1Jest*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	anything egested, as waste material from the body; excrement.
egg	ety	C14: from Old Norse egg; related to Old English *_@ag, Old High German ei 
egg	H1.1.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	the oval or round reproductive body laid by the females of birds, reptiles, fishes, insects, and some other animals, consisting of a developing embryo, its food store, and sometimes jelly or albumen, all surrounded by an outer shell or membrane.
egg	H1.2.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {egg cell}. any female gamete; ovum.
egg	H1.3.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	the egg of the domestic hen used as food.
egg	H1.4.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling an egg, esp. in shape or in being in an early stage of development.
egg	H1.5.a.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	a good (or bad) person.
egg	H1.5.b.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclamation of delight (or dismay).
egg	H1.6.a.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a joke or give a performance, etc., that fails completely.
egg	H1.6.b.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a joke, performance, etc.
	def	to fail completely; flop.
put	7.
	head	egg
	or	have all one's eggs in one basket
	syl	put
	def	to stake everything on a single venture.
teach one's grandmother to suck eggs	8.
	head	egg
	syl	teach one's grandmother to suck eggs.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to presume to teach someone something that he knows already. {~}
egg	H1.9.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	def	to dip (food) in beaten egg before cooking.
egg	H1.10.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to throw eggs at.
egg	ety	Old English eggian, from Old Norse eggja to urge; related to Old English ecg #7edge, Middle Low German eggen to harrow
egg	H2.0.
	syl	egg
	pron	<eg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to urge or incite, esp. to daring or foolish acts.
egg and tongue	infl
	head	egg and dart
	or	egg and anchor
	syl	egg and tongue
	pos	n.
egg and anchor	infl
	head	egg and dart
	or	egg and tongue
	syl	egg and an+chor
	pos	n.
egg and dart	0.a.
	syl	egg and dart
	pos	n.
	usage	in architecture and cabinetwork
	def	an ornamental moulding in which a half egg shape alternates with a dart, tongue, or anchor shape.
egg and dart	0.b.
	syl	egg and dart
	pos	n.
	usage	in architecture and cabinetwork; as modifier
	exam	1	egg-and-dart moulding.
egg-and-spoon race	0.
	syl	egg-and-spoon race
	pos	n.
	def	a race in which runners carry an egg balanced in a spoon.
eggbeater	1.
	syl	egg+beat:er
	pron	<1eg2bEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eggwhisk}. a kitchen utensil for beating eggs, whipping cream, etc.; whisk.
eggbeater	2.
	syl	egg+beat:er
	pron	<1eg2bEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal name for {helicopter}.
egg cup	0.
	syl	egg cup
	pos	n.
	def	a small cuplike container, used for holding a boiled egg while it is being eaten.
egger	ety	C18: from #7egg, from the egg-shaped cocoon
eggar	alt
	head	egger
	or	egger
	syl	eg+gar
	pron	<1eg*>
	pos	n.
egger	0.
	or	eggar
	syl	eg+ger
	pron	<1eg*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various widely distributed moths of the family such as ({oak egger}) of Europe, having brown bodies and wings.
egghead	0.
	syl	egg+head
	pron	<1eg2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an intellectual; highbrow.
egg-noggin	alt
	head	eggnog
	or	eggnog
	syl	egg-nog:gin
	pos	n.
eggnog	0.
	or	egg-noggin
	syl	egg+nog
	pron	<2eg1nog>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink that can be served hot or cold, made of eggs, milk, sugar, spice, and brandy, rum, or other spirit. Also called {egg flip}.
eggplant	0.
	syl	egg+plant
	pron	<1eg2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {aubergine}.
egg roll	0.
	syl	egg roll
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese-American dish consisting of egg dough filled with a minced mixture of pork, bamboo shoots, onions, etc., and browned in deep fat.
eggs Benedict	0.
	syl	eggs Ben+e:dict
	pos	n.
	def	a dish consisting of toast, covered with a slice of ham, poached egg, and hollandaise sauce.
eggshell	1.
	syl	egg+shell
	pron	<1eg2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard porous protective outer layer of a bird's egg, consisting of calcite and protein.
eggshell	2.
	syl	egg+shell
	pron	<1eg2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white colour.
eggshell	3.
	syl	egg+shell
	pron	<1eg2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of paper with a slightly rough finish.
eggshell	4.
	syl	egg+shell
	pron	<1eg2Sel>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of paint
	def	having little gloss; possessing a matt finish similar to that of an egg.
eggshell	5.
	syl	egg+shell
	pron	<1eg2Sel>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a yellowish-white colour.
eggshell porchina	alt
	head	eggshell porcelain
	or	eggshell porcelain
	syl	egg+shell porchi+na
	pos	n.
eggshell porcelain	0.
	or	eggshell porchina
	syl	egg+shell porce+lain
	pos	n.
	def	a type of very thin translucent porcelain originally made in China.
egg slice	0.
	syl	egg slice
	pos	n.
	def	a spatula for removing omelettes, fried eggs, etc., from a pan.
egg spoon	0.
	syl	egg spoon
	pos	n.
	def	a small spoon for eating a boiled egg.
egg timer	0.
	syl	egg tim+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device, typically a miniature hour-glass, for timing the boiling of an egg.
egg tooth	0.
	syl	egg tooth
	pos	n.
	usage	in embryo birds and reptiles
	def	a temporary tooth or (in birds) projection of the beak used for piercing the eggshell.
egg white	0.
	syl	egg white
	pos	n.
	def	the white of an egg; albumen.
Egham	0.
	syl	Eg+ham
	pron	<1eg*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in N Surrey on the River Thames. Pop.: 30510 (1971).
egis	0.
	syl	e:gis
	pron	<1EJis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {aegis}.
eglantine	ety	C14: from Old French aiglent, ultimately from Latin acus needle, from acer sharp, keen
eglantine	0.
	syl	eg+lan+tine
	pron	<1egl*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweetbrier}.
Egmont	H1.0.
	syl	Eg+mont
	pron	<1egmont>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in New Zealand, in W central North Island in the {Egmont National Park}: an almost perfect cone. Height: 2478 m (8260 ft.).
Lamoral	infl
	head	Egmont
	syl	La:mo:ral
	pron	<1lamcral>
	pos	n.
Egmont	H2.0.
	syl	Eg:mont
	pron	<1egmont>
	pos	n.
	def	Count of Egmont, Prince of Gavre. 1522-68, Flemish statesman and soldier. He attempted to secure limited reforms and religious tolerance in the Spanish government of the Netherlands, refused to join William the Silent's rebellion, but was nevertheless executed for treason by the Duke of Alva.
ego	ety	C19: from Latin: I
egos	infl
	head	ego
	syl	e:gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ego	1.
	syl	e:go
	pron	<1Eg*u>, <1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the self of an individual person; the conscious subject.
ego	2.
	syl	e:go
	pron	<1Eg*u>, <1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the conscious mind, based on perception of the environment from birth onwards: responsible for modifying the antisocial instincts of the id and itself modified by the conscience (superego).
ego	3.
	syl	e:go
	pron	<1Eg*u>, <1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one's image of oneself; morale.
	exam	1	to boost one's ego.
ego	4.
	syl	e:go
	pron	<1Eg*u>, <1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	egotism; conceit.
egocentric	1.
	syl	e:go+cen+tric
	pron	<2Eg*u1sentrik>, <2eg->
	pos	adj.
	def	regarding everything only in relation to oneself; self-centred; selfish.
egocentric	2.a.
	syl	e:go+cen+tric
	pron	<2Eg*u1sentrik>, <2eg->
	pos	adj.
	def	believing that the study of the self should be the starting point in philosophy.
egocentric	2.b.
	syl	e:go+cen+tric
	pron	<2Eg*u1sentrik>, <2eg->
	pos	adj.
	def	real, valid, or known only as perceived by the individual mind.
egocentric	3.
	syl	e:go+cen+tric
	pron	<2Eg*u1sentrik>, <2eg->
	pos	n.
	def	a self-centred person; egotist.
egocentricity	sub
	head	egocentric
	syl	e:go+cen+1tric+i:ty
	pos	n.
egocentrism	1.
	syl	e:go+cen+trism
	pron	<2Eg*u1sentriz*m>, <2eg*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or fact of being egocentric.
egocentrism	2.
	syl	e:go+cen+trism
	pron	<2Eg*u1sentriz*m>, <2eg*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a stage in a child's development characterized by lack of awareness that other people's points of view differ from his own.
ego ideal	0.
	syl	e:go i:deal
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	an internal ideal of personal perfection that represents what one wants to be rather than what one ought to be and is derived from one's early relationship with one's parents. See also {superego}.
egoism	1.
	syl	e:go+ism
	pron	<1Eg*u2iz*m>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	def	concern for one's own interests and welfare.
egoism	2.
	syl	e:go+ism
	pron	<1Eg*u2iz*m>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the theory that the pursuit of one's own welfare is the highest good. Compare {altruism}.
egoism	3.
	syl	e:go+ism
	pron	<1Eg*u2iz*m>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	def	self-?!centredness; egotism.
egoist	1.
	syl	e:go+ist
	pron	<1Eg*uist>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is preoccupied with his own interests; a selfish person.
egoist	2.
	syl	e:go+ist
	pron	<1Eg*uist>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	def	a conceited person; egotist.
egoist	3.
	syl	e:go+ist
	pron	<1Eg*uist>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	a person who lives by the values of egoism.
egoistic	sub
	head	egoist
	or	egoistical
	syl	e:go+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
egoistical	sub
	head	egoist
	or	egoistic
	syl	e:go+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
egoistically	sub
	head	egoist
	syl	e:go+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
egomania	1.
	syl	e:go+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2Eg*u1mAni*>, <2eg->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	obsessive love for oneself and regard for one's own needs.
egomania	2.
	syl	e:go+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2Eg*u1mAni*>, <2eg->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	any action dictated by this point of view.
egomaniac	sub
	head	egomania
	syl	e:go+1ma+ni+2ac
	pos	n.
egomaniacal	sub
	head	egomania
	syl	e:go+ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2Eg*um*1nIikL>, <2eg->
	pos	adj.
egotism	ety	C18: from Latin ego I+-#7ism 
egotism	1.
	syl	e:go+tism
	pron	<1Eg*2tiz*m>, <1eg*->
	pos	n.
	def	an inflated sense of self-importance or superiority; self-centredness.
egotism	2.
	syl	e:go+tism
	pron	<1Eg*2tiz*m>, <1eg*->
	pos	n.
	def	excessive reference to oneself.
egotist	1.
	syl	e:go+tist
	pron	<1Eg*tist>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	def	a conceited boastful person.
egotist	2.
	syl	e:go+tist
	pron	<1Eg*tist>, <1eg->
	pos	n.
	def	a self-interested person; egoist.
egotistic	sub
	head	egotist
	or	egotistical
	syl	e:go+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
egotistical	sub
	head	egotist
	or	egotistic
	syl	e:go+1tis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
egotistically	sub
	head	egotist
	syl	e:go+1tis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ego trip	1.
	syl	e:go trip
	qual	Informal. n.
	def	something undertaken to boost or draw attention to a person's own image or appraisal of himself. {~} {e@.go-trip, -trips, -trip@.ping, -tripped}.
ego trip	2.
	syl	e:go trip
	qual	Informal. n.
	def	to act in this way.
egregious	ety	C16: from Latin *_egregius outstanding (literally: standing out from the herd), from *_e- out+ grex flock, herd
egregious	1.
	syl	e:gre+gious
	pron	<i1grEJ*s>, <-Ji*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	outstandingly bad; flagrant.
	exam	1	an egregious lie.
egregious	2.
	syl	e:gre+gious
	pron	<i1grEJ*s>, <-Ji*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	distinguished; eminent.
egregiously	sub
	head	egregious
	syl	e:1gre+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
egregiousness	sub
	head	egregious
	syl	e:1gre+gious+ness
	pos	n.
egress	ety	C16: from Latin *_egred*_i to come forth, depart, from grad*_i to move, step
egress	1.
	syl	e:gress
	pron	<1Egres>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {egression}. the act of going or coming out; emergence.
egress	2.
	syl	e:gress
	pron	<1Egres>
	pos	n.
	def	a way out, such as a path; exit.
egress	3.
	syl	e:gress
	pron	<1Egres>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or permission to go out or depart.
egress	4.
	syl	e:gress
	pron	<1Egres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for {{emersion} (sense 2)}.
egress	5.
	syl	e:gress
	pron	<i1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go forth; issue.
egret	ety	C15: from Old French aigrette, from Old Proven*,cal aigreta, from aigron heron, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German heigaro #7heron 
egret	0.
	syl	e:gret
	pron	<1Egrit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various wading birds of the genera etc., that are similar to herons but usually have a white plumage and, in the breeding season, long feathery plumes (see {aigrette}) : family order
Egypt	0.
	syl	E:gypt
	pron	<1EJipt>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE Africa, on the Mediterranean and Red Sea: its history dates back about 5000 years. Occupied by the British from 1882, it became an independent kingdom in 1922 and a republic in 1953. Over 96 per cent of the total area is desert, with the chief areas of habitation and cultivation in the Nile delta and valley. Cotton is the main export. Language: Arabic. Religion: chiefly Sunni Muslim. Currency: pound. Capital: Cairo. Pop.: 38228180 (1976). Area: 1002000 sq. km (386900 sq. miles). Official name: {Arab Republic of Egypt}.
Egypt	0.
	syl	Egypt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Egyptian.
Egyptian	1.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Egypt, its inhabitants, or their dialect of Arabic.
Egyptian	2.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Egyptians, their language, or culture.
Egyptian	3.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of type
	def	having square slab serifs.
Egyptian	4.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or relating to the Gypsies.
Egyptian	5.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Egypt.
Egyptian	6.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an indigenous non-Semitic people who established an advanced civilization in Egypt that flourished from the late fourth millenium #7b.c.
Egyptian	7.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the ancient Egyptians, belonging to the Afro-Asiatic family of languages. It is recorded in hieroglyphic inscriptions, the earliest of which date from before 3000 #7b.c. It was extinct by the fourth century #7a.d. See also {Coptic}.
Egyptian	8.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large size of drawing paper.
Egyptian	9.
	syl	E:gyp+tian
	pron	<i1JipS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for a {Gypsy}.
Egyptology	0.
	syl	E:gyp+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2EJip1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the archaeology and language of ancient Egypt.
Egyptological	sub
	head	Egyptology
	syl	E:gyp+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<i2Jipt*?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
Egyptologist	sub
	head	Egyptology
	syl	E:gyp+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
eh	0.
	syl	eh
	pron	<A>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to express questioning surprise or to seek the repetition or confirmation of a statement or question.
	exam	1	Eh??
	exam	2	What did you say??
EHF	0.
	syl	EHF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	extremely high frequency.
Erenburg	alt
	head	Ehrenburg
	or	Ehrenburg
	syl	E:ren:burg
	pron	<1er*nbR:g>, Russian <Arin1burk>
	pos	n.
Ilya Grigorievich	infl
	head	Ehrenburg
	syl	Il:ya Gri:gor:ie:vich
	pron	<ilj1ja> <gri1gcrjiviC>
	pos	n.
Ehrenburg	0.
	or	Erenburg
	syl	Eh:ren:burg
	pron	<1er*nbR:g>, Russian <Arin1burk>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1967, Soviet novelist and journalist. His novel (1954) was the first published in the Soviet Union to deal with repression under Stalin.
Paul	infl
	head	Ehrlich
	syl	Paul
	pron	<paul>
	pos	n.
Ehrlich	0.
	syl	Ehr:lich
	pron	German <1A:rli*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1915, German bacteriologist, noted for his pioneering work in immunology and chemotherapy and for his discovery of a remedy for syphilis: Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1908.
EI	1.
	syl	E.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	East Indian.
EI	2.
	syl	E.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	East Indies.
Joseph	infl
	head	Eichendorff
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<1jo:zef>
	pos	n.
Eichendorff	0.
	syl	Ei:chen:dorff
	pron	German <1I*,cN2dcrf>
	pos	n.
	def	Freiherr von Eichendorff. 1788-1857, German poet and novelist, re?!garded as one of the greatest German romantic lyricists.
(Karl) Adolf	infl
	head	Eichmann
	syl	(Karl) A:dolf
	pron	<1a:dclf>
	pos	n.
Eichmann	0.
	syl	Eich:mann
	pron	German <1I*,c2man>
	pos	n.
	def	1902-62, Austrian Nazi official. He escaped to Argentina after World War II, but was captured and executed in Israel as a war criminal.
eider	ety	C18: from Old Norse @athr; related to Swedish ejder, Dutch, German Eider 
eider duck	alt
	head	eider
	or	eider
	syl	ei:der duck
	pron	<1Id*>
	pos	n.
eider	0.
	or	eider duck
	syl	ei:der
	pron	<1Id*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sea ducks of the genus esp. and related genera, which occur in the N hemisphere. The male has black and white plumage, and the female is the source of eiderdown.
eiderdown	1.
	syl	ei:der+down
	pron	<1Id*2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the breast down of the female eider duck, with which it lines the nest, used for stuffing pillows, quilts, etc.
eiderdown	2.
	syl	ei:der+down
	pron	<1Id*2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick warm cover for a bed, made of two layers of material enclosing a soft filling.
eiderdown	3.
	syl	ei:der+down
	pron	<1Id*2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a warm cotton fabric having a woollen nap.
eidetic	ety	C20: from Greek eid*_etikos, from eidos shape, form
eidetic	1.
	syl	ei:det+ic
	pron	<I1detik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	usage	of visual images, esp. those experienced in childhood
	def	imagined and unreal, but so vivid and sharp that they may be mistaken for reality.
eidetic	2.
	syl	ei:det+ic
	pron	<I1detik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	relating to or subject to such imagery.
eidetically	sub
	head	eidetic
	syl	ei:1det:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eidolon	ety	C19: from Greek: phantom, #7idol 
eidola	infl
	head	eidolon
	or	eidolons
	syl	ei:do+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eidolons	infl
	head	eidolon
	or	eidola
	syl	ei:do+lons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eidolon	1.
	syl	ei:do+lon
	pron	<I1d*ulon>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsubstantial image; apparition; phantom.
eidolon	2.
	syl	ei:do+lon
	pron	<I1d*ulon>
	pos	n.
	def	an ideal or idealized figure.
Alexandre Gustave	infl
	head	Eiffel
	syl	A:le:xan:dre Gus:tave
	pron	<alek1s*~a:dr> <gys1tav>
	pos	n.
Eiffel	0.
	syl	Eif:fel
	pron	<1IfL>, French <e1fel>
	pos	n.
	def	1832-1923, French engineer.
Eiffel Tower	0.
	syl	Eif:fel Tow+er
	pron	<1IfL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tower in Paris: designed by A. G. Eiffel; erected for the 1889 Paris Exposition. Height: 295 m (984 ft.), raised in 1959 to 315 m (1052 ft.).
eigen-	ety	from German, literally: own
eigen-	0.
	syl	ei:gen-
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	characteristic; proper.
	exam	1	eigenvalue.
eicies	infl
	head	eigenfrequency
	syl	ei:cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eigenfrequency	0.
	syl	ei:gen+fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1Ig*n2frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a resonance frequency of a system.
eigenfunction	0.
	syl	ei:gen+func+tion
	pron	<1Ig*n2f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, physics.
	def	a function satisfying a differential equation, esp. an allowed function for a system in wave mechanics.
eigenvalue	0.
	syl	ei:gen+val:ue
	pron	<1Ig*n2v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, physics.
	def	a solution of a differential equation satisfying given conditions.
Eiger	0.
	syl	Ei:ger
	pron	German <1Ig*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. Height: 3970 m (13101 ft.).
eight	ety	Old English eahta; related to Old High German ahto, Old Norse *_atta, Old Irish ocht, Latin oct*_o, Greek okto, Sanskrit astau 
eight	1.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of one and seven and the product of two and four. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
eight	2.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 8, VIII, etc., representing this number.
eight	3.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the numeral 8 used as the lower figure in a time signature to indicate that the beat is measured in quavers.
eight	4.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is one greater than seven.
eight	5.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of eight units, such as a playing card with eight symbols on it.
eight	6.a.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	a racing shell propelled by eight oarsmen.
eight	6.b.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	the crew of such a shell.
eight	7.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eight o'clock}. eight hours after noon or midnight.
have one over the eight	8.
	head	eight
	syl	have one over the eight.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be drunk.
eight	9.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	See {figure of eight}.
eight	10.a.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to eight.
eight	10.b.
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	I could only find eight.
eight	xref
	syl	eight
	pron	<At>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefixes: {octa-, octo-}.
eighteen	ety	Old English eahtat*_ene; related to Old Norse attjan, Old High German ahtozehan 
eighteen	1.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and eight and the product of two and nine. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
eighteen	2.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 18, XVIII, etc., representing this number.
eighteen	3.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is eight more than ten.
eighteen	4.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 18 units.
eighteen	5.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a team of 18 players in Australian Rules football. {~}
eighteen	6.a.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	amounting to eighteen.
	exam	1	eighteen weeks.
eighteen	6.b.
	syl	eight+een
	pron	<1A1tEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	eighteen of them knew.
eighteenmos	infl
	head	eighteenmo
	syl	eight+een+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eighteenmo	1.
	syl	eight+een+mo
	pron	<1A1tEnm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {octo?!decimo}. a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper into 18 leaves or 36 pages. Often written: {18mo, 18?%}.
eighteenmo	2.
	syl	eight+een+mo
	pron	<1A1tEnm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of this size.
eighteenth	1.a.
	syl	eight+eenth
	pron	<1A1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the seventeenth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 18th.
eighteenth	1.b.
	syl	eight+eenth
	pron	<1A1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	come on the eighteenth.
eighteenth	2.a.
	syl	eight+eenth
	pron	<1A1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 18 approximately equal parts of something.
eighteenth	2.b.
	syl	eight+eenth
	pron	<1A1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an eighteenth part.
eighteenth	3.
	syl	eight+eenth
	pron	<1A1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction that is equal to one divided by 18 (1/18#800250) .
eightfold	1.
	syl	eight+fold
	pron	<1At2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having eight times as many or as much.
eightfold	2.
	syl	eight+fold
	pron	<1At2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of eight parts.
eightfold	3.
	syl	eight+fold
	pron	<1At2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to eight times as much.
eighth	1.a.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the seventh and before the ninth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 8th.
eighth	1.b.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the eighth in line.
eighth	2.a.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of eight equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
eighth	2.b.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an eighth part.
eighth	3.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by eight (1/8).
eighth	4.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {octave}.
eighth	5.
	syl	eighth
	pron	<AtT>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {eighthly}. after the seventh person, position, event, etc.
eighth note	0.
	syl	eighth note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {{quaver} (sense 4)}.
eightieth	1.a.
	syl	eight:i+eth
	pron	<1AtiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.: often written 80th.
eightieth	1.b.
	syl	eight:i+eth
	pron	<1AtiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the eightieth in succession.
eightieth	2.a.
	syl	eight:i+eth
	pron	<1AtiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 80 approximately equal parts of something.
eightieth	2.b.
	syl	eight:i+eth
	pron	<1AtiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an eightieth part.
eightieth	3.
	syl	eight:i+eth
	pron	<1AtiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 80 (1/80#800253) .
eightsome reel	0.
	syl	eight+some reel
	pron	<1Ats*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish dance for eight people.
eightvos	infl
	head	eightvo
	syl	eight+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eightvo	0.
	syl	eight+vo
	pron	<1Atv*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	another word for {octavo}.
eighty	ety	Old English eahtatig; related to Old Frisian achtig, Old High German ahtozug 
eighties	infl
	head	eighty
	syl	eight:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eighty	1.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and eight. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
eighty	2.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 80, LXXX, etc., representing this number.
eighty	3.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the numbers 80-89, esp. the 80th to the 89th year of a person's life or of a particular century.
eighty	4.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is eight times as big as ten.
eighty	5.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 80 units.
eighty	6.a.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to eighty.
	exam	1	eighty pages of nonsense.
eighty	6.b.
	syl	eight:y
	pron	<1Ati>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	eighty are expected.
Christiaan	infl
	head	Eijkman
	syl	Chris:ti:aan
	pron	<1krEstE2a:n>
	pos	n.
Eijkman	0.
	syl	Eijk:man
	pron	Dutch <1ejkman>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1930, Dutch physician, who discovered that beriberi is caused by nutritional deficiency: Nobel prize for medicine 1929.
eikon	0.
	syl	ei:kon
	pron	<1Ikon>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {icon}.
Eilat	0.
	syl	Ei:lat
	pron	<A1la:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Israel, on the Gulf of Aqaba: Israel's only outlet to the Red Sea. Pop.: 12800 (1972).
Eindhoven	0.
	syl	Eind+ho+ven
	pron	<1Int2h*uvN>,, Dutch <1ejnt2ho:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SE Netherlands, in North Brabant province: radio and electrical industry. Pop.: 191942 (1974 est.).
einkorn	ety	German, literally: one kernel
einkorn	0.
	syl	ein+korn
	pron	<1In2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of wheat, of Greece and SW Asia, having pale red kernels, and cultivated in hilly regions as grain for horses.
Albert	infl
	head	Einstein
	syl	Al:bert.
	pos	n.
Einstein	0.
	syl	Ein:stein
	pron	<1InstIn>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1955, U.S. physicist and mathematician, born in Germany. He formulated the special theory of relativity (1905) and the general theory of relativity (1916); he is noted also for his work for world peace: Nobel prize for physics 1921.
Einsteinian	sub
	head	Einstein
	syl	Ein+1stein+i:an
	pos	adj.
einsteinium	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Albert E#7instein 
einsteinium	0.
	syl	ein+stein+i:um
	pron	<In1stIni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic transuranic element artificially produced from plutonium. Symbol: Es; atomic no.: 99; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%5%4Es: 276 days.
Einstein shift	0.
	syl	Ein:stein shift
	pos	n.
	qual	Astron.
	def	a small displacement towards the red in the spectra, caused by the interaction between the radiation and the gravitational field of a massive body, such as the sun.
Einstein's law	1.
	syl	Ein:stein's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that mass and energy are equivalent according to the equation where is the velocity of light.
Einstein's law	2.
	syl	Ein:stein's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the maximum energy of a photoelectron is #Gn - #GQ, where #Gn is the frequency of the incident radiation, is the Planck constant, and #GQ is the work function.
Eire	ety	from Old Irish *_Eriu 
Eire	0.
	syl	Eir:e
	pron	<1e*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Gaelic name for (the Republic of) {Ireland}.
eirenic	0.
	syl	ei:ren+ic
	pron	<I1rEnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {irenic}.
eirenicon	ety	C19: from Greek, from eir*_enikos of or concerning peace, from eir*_en*_e peace
eirenicon	alt
	or	eirenicon
	syl	ei:re:ni+con
	pron	<I1rEni2kon>
	pos	n.
eirenicon	0.
	or	eirenicon
	syl	ei:re:ni+con
	pron	<I1rEni2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposition that attempts to harmonize conflicting viewpoints.
eisegesis	ety	C19: from Greek eis into, in+ -egesis, as in #7exegesis 
eisegeses	infl
	head	eisegesis
	syl	eis+e:ge:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eisegesis	0.
	syl	eis+e:ge:sis
	pron	<2Is*1JEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the interpretation of a text, esp. a biblical text, using one's own ideas. Compare {exegesis}.
Eisenach	0.
	syl	Ei:sen+ach
	pron	German <1Iz*nax>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW East Germany, in Erfurt district. Pop.: 50674 (1972 est.).
Dwight David	infl
	head	Eisenhower
	syl	Dwight Da:vid
	pos	n.
Eisenhower	0.
	syl	Ei:sen:how:er
	pron	<1IzN2hau*>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname 1890-1972, U.S. general and Republican statesman; Supreme Commander of the Allied Expeditionary Force (1943-45) and 34th president of the U.S. (1953-61). He commanded Allied forces in Europe and North Africa (1942), directed the invasion of Italy (1943), and was Supreme Commander of the combined land forces of NATO (1950-52).
Eisenstadt	0.
	syl	Ei:sen+stadt
	pron	German <1IzN2Stat>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Austria, capital of Burgenland province: Hungarian until 1921. Pop.: 10059 (1971).
Sergei Mikhailovich	infl
	head	Eisenstein
	syl	Ser:gei Mi:khai:lo:vich
	pron	<sir1gjAj> <mi1xajl*viC>
	pos	n.
Eisenstein	0.
	syl	Ei:sen:stein
	pron	<1IzN2stIn>, Russian <Ajzin1StjAjn>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1948, Soviet film director. His films include (1925), (1938), and (1944).
Eysk	alt
	head	Eisk
	or	Eisk
	syl	Eysk
Eisk	0.
	or	Eysk
	syl	Eisk
	qual	Russian
	def	jejsk) variant spellings of {Yeisk}.
eisteddfod	ety	C19: from Welsh, literally: session, from eistedd to sit (from sedd seat)+ -fod, from bod to be
eisteddfods	infl
	head	eisteddfod
	or	eisteddfodau
	syl	ei:stedd+fods
	pron	Welsh <I2steD1vodI>, <2AsteD->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eisteddfodau	infl
	head	eisteddfod
	or	eisteddfods
	syl	ei:stedd+fod:au
	pron	Welsh <I2steD1vodI>, <2AsteD->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eisteddfod	0.
	syl	ei:stedd+fod
	pron	<I?!1stedf*d>, Welsh <I1ste@dvod>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of annual festivals in Wales, esp. the {Royal National Eisteddfod}, in which competitions are held in music, poetry, drama, and the fine arts.
eisteddfodic	sub
	head	eisteddfod
	syl	ei:stedd+1fod+ic
	pos	adj.
either	ety	Old English *_@agther, short for *_@aghw@ather each of two; related to Old Frisian *_eider, Old High German *_eogihweder; see #7each, whether #e Usage. Either is followed by a singular verb in good usage: either is good; either of these books is useful. Careful writers and speakers are cautious in using either to mean both or each because of the possible ambiguity, as in the following sentence: a ship could be moored on either side of the channel. Agreement between the verb and its subject in either&eor&e constructions follows the pattern given for neither&enor&e See at neither.
either	1.a.
	syl	ei:ther
	pron	<1ID*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	one or the other (of two).
	exam	1	either coat will do.
either	1.b.
	syl	ei:ther
	pron	<1ID*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	either is acceptable.
either	2.
	syl	ei:ther
	pron	<1ID*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	both one and the other.
	exam	1	there were ladies at either end of the table.
either	3.
	syl	ei:ther
	pron	<1ID*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used preceding two or more possibilities joined by @6
either	4.
	syl	ei:ther
	pron	<1ID*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier; used with a negative
	def	used to indicate that the clause immediately preceding is a partial reiteration of a previous clause.
	exam	1	John isn't a liar, but he isn't exactly honest either.
either-or	0.
	syl	ei:ther-or
	pos	adj.
	def	presenting an unavoidable need to choose between two alternatives.
	exam	1	an either-or situation.
ejaculate	ety	C16: from Latin *_ejacul*_ar*_i to hurl out, from jaculum javelin, from jacere to throw
ejaculate	1.
	syl	e:jac:u+late
	pron	<i1J@kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eject or discharge (semen) in orgasm.
ejaculate	2.
	syl	e:jac:u+late
	pron	<i1J@kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter abruptly; blurt out.
ejaculate	3.
	syl	e:jac:u+late
	pron	<i1J@kjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {semen}.
ejaculator	sub
	head	ejaculate
	syl	e:1jac:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
ejaculation	1.
	syl	e:jac:u+la+tion
	pron	<i2J@kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an abrupt emphatic utterance or exclamation.
ejaculation	2.
	syl	e:jac:u+la+tion
	pron	<i2J@kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a discharge of semen. &- {e@.#!jac@.u+la+to@.ry} {e@.#!jac@.u+la+tive}
eject	ety	C15: from Latin ejicere, from jacere to throw
eject	1.
	syl	e:ject
	pron	<i1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive or force out; expel or emit.
eject	2.
	syl	e:ject
	pron	<i1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compel (a person) to leave; evict; dispossess.
eject	3.
	syl	e:ject
	pron	<i1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss, as from office.
eject	4.
	syl	e:ject
	pron	<i1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave an aircraft rapidly, using an ejection seat or capsule.
eject	5.
	syl	e:ject
	pron	<i1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	to attribute (one's own motivations and characteristics) to others.
ejection	sub
	head	eject
	syl	e:1jec+tion
	pos	n.
ejecta	ety	Latin, literally: (things) ejected; see #7eject 
ejecta	0.
	syl	e:jec+ta
	pron	<i1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	matter thrown out by an erupting volcano.
ejector seat	alt
	head	ejection seat
	or	ejection seat
	syl	e:jec+tor seat
	pos	n.
ejection seat	0.
	or	ejector seat
	syl	e:jec+tion seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat, esp. as fitted to military aircraft, that is fired by a cartridge or rocket to eject the occupant from the aircraft in an emergency.
ejective	1.
	syl	e:jec+tive
	pron	<i1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or causing ejection.
ejective	2.
	syl	e:jec+tive
	pron	<i1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a plosive or fricative consonant, as in some African languages
	def	pronounced with a glottal stop.
ejective	3.
	syl	e:jec+tive
	pron	<i1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an ejective consonant.
ejectively	sub
	head	ejective
	syl	e:1jec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
ejectment	1.
	syl	e:ject+ment
	pron	<i1Jektm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Property law. formerly
	def	an action brought by a wrongfully dispossessed owner seeking to recover possession of his land.
ejectment	2.
	syl	e:ject+ment
	pron	<i1Jektm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ejecting or state of being ejected; dispossession.
ejector	1.
	syl	e:jec+tor
	pron	<i1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ejects.
ejector	2.
	syl	e:jec+tor
	pron	<i1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanism in a firearm that ejects the empty cartridge or shell after firing.
Ekaterinburg	0.
	syl	E:ka+te+rin+burg
	pron	Russian <jik*tirim1burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yekaterinburg}.
Ekaterinodar	0.
	syl	E:ka+te+ri+no+dar
	pron	Russian <jik*tirina1dar>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1920) of {Krasnodar}.
Ekaterinoslav	0.
	syl	E:ka+te+ri+no+slav
	pron	Russian <jik*tirina1slaf>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1787-96, 1802-1926) of {Dnepropetrovsk}.
eke	ety	Old English eacan; related to Old Norse auka to increase, Latin aug*_ere to increase
eke	H1.0.
	syl	eke
	pron	<Ek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to increase, enlarge, or lengthen.
eke	ety	Old English eac; related to Old Norse, Gothic auk also, Old High German ouh, Latin autem but, aut or
eke	H2.0.
	syl	eke
	pron	<Ek>
	usage	sentence connector. Archaic.
	def	also; moreover.
eke out	1.
	syl	eke out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a supply) last, esp. by frugal use.
	exam	1	they eked out what little food was left.
eke out	2.
	syl	eke out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support (existence) with difficulty and effort.
eke out	3.
	syl	eke out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add to (something insufficient), esp. with effort.
	exam	1	to eke out an income with evening work.
ekistics	ety	C20: from Greek oikistikos of or concerning settlements, from oikizein to settle (a colony), from oikos a house
ekistics	0.
	syl	e:kis+tics
	pron	<i1kistiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or study of human settlements.
ekistical	sub
	head	ekistics
	or	ekistic
	syl	e:1kis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
ekistic	sub
	head	ekistics
	or	ekistical
	syl	e:1kis+tic
	pos	adj.
el	0.
	syl	el
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shortened form of {elevated railway}.
El Aai'un	0.
	syl	El Aai:*'un
	pron	<el> <I1ju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Western Sahara: the former capital of Spanish Sahara; port facilities begun in 1967 at {Playa de El Aai*'un}, 20 km (12 miles) away, following the discovery of rich phosphate deposits. Pop.: 18212 (1970 est.).
elaborate	ety	C16: from Latin *_elab*_or*_are to take pains, from lab*_or*_are to toil
elaborate	1.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	planned or executed with care and exactness; detailed.
elaborate	2.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by complexity, ornateness, or detail.
elaborate	3.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to add information or detail (to an account); expand (upon).
elaborate	4.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work out in detail; develop.
elaborate	5.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more complicated or ornate.
elaborate	6.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce by careful labour; create.
elaborate	7.
	syl	e:lab:o+rate
	pron	<i1l@b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to change (food or simple substances) into more complex substances for use in the body.
elaborately	sub
	head	elaborate
	syl	e:1lab:o+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
elaborateness	sub
	head	elaborate
	syl	e:1lab:o+rate+ness
	pos	n.
elaboration	sub
	head	elaborate
	syl	e:2lab:o+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
elaborative	sub
	head	elaborate
	syl	e:lab:o+ra+tive
	pron	<i1l@b*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
elaborator	sub
	head	elaborate
	syl	e:1lab:o+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
elaeoptene	0.
	syl	el+ae:op+tene
	pron	<2eli1optEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {eleoptene}.
Elagabalus	0.
	syl	El:a:gab:a:lus
	pron	<2el*1g@b*l*s>, <2El*->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Heliogabalus}.
Elaine	1.
	syl	E:laine
	pron	<i1lAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arthurian legend.
	def	the half sister of Arthur and mother by him of Modred.
Elaine	2.
	syl	E:laine
	pron	<i1lAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arthurian legend.
	def	the mother of Sir Galahad.
El Alamein	alt
	or	El Alamein
	syl	El Al:a+mein
	pron	<el> <1@l*2mAn>
	pos	n.
El Alamein	0.
	or	El Alamein
	syl	El Al:a+mein
	pron	<el> <1@l*2mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a village on the N coast of Egypt, about 112 km (70 miles) west of Alexandria: scene of a decisive Allied victory over the Germans (1942).
Elam	0.
	syl	E:lam
	pron	<1El*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient kingdom east of the River Tigris: established before 4000 #7b.c. ; probably inhabited by a non-Semitic people.
Elamite	1.
	syl	E:lam+ite
	pron	<1El*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Elam.
Elamite	2.
	syl	E:lam+ite
	pron	<1El*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Elamitic, Susian}. the extinct language of this people, of no known relationship, recorded in cuneiform inscriptions dating from the 25th to the 4th centuries #7b.c.
Elamite	3.
	syl	E:lam+ite
	pron	<1El*2mIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Elam, its people, or their language.
'elan	ety	C19: from French, from *'elancer to throw forth, ultimately from Latin lancea #7lance 
'elan	0.
	syl	*'e:lan
	pron	<A1la:n>, <A1l@n>, French <A1l?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of style and vigour.
	exam	1	he performed the concerto with *'elan.
eland	ety	C18: via Afrikaans from Dutch eland elk; related to Old Slavonic jeleni stag, Greek ellos fawn
eland	1.
	syl	e:land
	pron	<1El*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a large spiral-horned antelope, inhabiting bushland in eastern and southern Africa. It has a dewlap and a hump on the shoulders and is light brown with vertical white stripes.
giant eland	2.
	head	eland
	syl	giant eland.
	def	a similar but larger animal, living in wooded areas of central and W Africa.
'elan vital	ety	literally: vital impetus
'elan vital	0.
	syl	*'e:lan vi+tal
	pron	French. <Al?~a vi1tal>
	pos	n.
	def	a creative principle held by Henri Bergson to be present in all organisms and responsible for evolution. Compare {Bergsonism}.
elapid	ety	C19: from New Latin Elapidae, from Medieval Greek elaps, elops a fish, sea serpent; perhaps related to lepis scale
elapid	1.
	syl	el:a+pid
	pron	<1el*pid>
	pos	n.
	def	any venomous snake of the mostly tropical family having fixed poison fangs at the front of the upper jaw and including the cobras, coral snakes, and mambas.
elapid	2.
	syl	el:a+pid
	pron	<1el*pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
elapse	ety	C17: from Latin *_el*_ab*_i to slip away, from l*_ab*_i to slip, glide
elapse	0.
	syl	e:lapse
	pron	<i1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of time
	def	to pass by.
elasmobranch	ety	C19: from New Latin elasmobranchii, from Greek elasmos metal plate+ brankhia gills
elasmobranch	1.
	syl	e:las+mo+branch
	pron	<i1l@sm*2br@Gk>, <i1l@z->
	pos	n.
	def	any carti?!laginous fish of the subclass (or which includes the sharks, rays, dogfish, and skates.
elasmobranch	2.
	syl	e:las+mo+branch
	pron	<i1l@sm*2br@Gk>, <i1l@z->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
elasmobranch	xref
	syl	e:las+mo+branch
	pron	<i1l@sm*2br@Gk>, <i1l@z->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {selachian}.
elasmosaur	ety	C19: from Greek elasmos metal plate+ sauros lizard
elasmosaur	0.
	syl	e:las+mo+saur
	pron	<i1l@zm*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a very long-necked extinct marine reptile: a type of plesiosaur.
elastance	0.
	syl	e:las+tance
	pron	<i1l@st*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the reciprocal of capacitance. It is measured in reciprocal farads (darafs).
elastic	ety	C17: from New Latin elasticus impulsive, from Greek elastikos, from elaunein to beat, drive
elastic	1.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a body or material
	def	capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation.
elastic	2.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of adapting to change.
	exam	1	an elastic schedule.
elastic	3.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick to recover from fatigue, dejection, etc.; buoyant.
elastic	4.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	springy or resilient.
	exam	1	an elastic walk.
elastic	5.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of gases
	def	capable of expanding spontaneously.
elastic	6.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of collisions
	def	involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy.
elastic	7.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of elastic.
elastic	8.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape.
elastic	9.
	syl	e:las+tic
	pron	<i1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	something made of elastic, such as a garter or a rubber band.
elastically	sub
	head	elastic
	syl	e:1las+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
elasticate	0.
	syl	e:las+ti+cate
	pron	<i1l@sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert elastic sections or thread into (a fabric or garment).
	exam	1	an elasticated waistband.
elastication	sub
	head	elasticate
	syl	e:2las+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
elastic band	0.
	syl	e:las+tic band
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rubber band}.
elasticity	1.
	syl	e:las+tic:i+ty
	pron	<2il@1stisiti>, <2El@->
	pos	n.
	def	the property of a body or substance that enables it to resume its original shape or size when a distorting force is removed. See also {elastic limit}.
elasticity	2.
	syl	e:las+tic:i+ty
	pron	<2il@1stisiti>, <2El@->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being elastic; flexibility or buoyancy.
elasticise	alt
	head	elasticize
	or	elasticize
	syl	e:las+ti+cise
	pron	<i1l@sti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
elasticize	1.
	or	elasticise
	syl	e:las+ti+cize
	pron	<i1l@sti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make elastic.
elasticize	2.
	or	elasticise
	syl	e:las+ti+cize
	pron	<i1l@sti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {elasticate}.
elastic limit	0.
	syl	e:las+tic lim+it
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest stress that can be applied to a material without causing permanent deformation.
elastic modulus	0.
	syl	e:las+tic mod:u+lus
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {modulus of elasticity}.
elastin	ety	C19: from #7elastic+ -#7in 
elastin	0.
	syl	e:las+tin
	pron	<i1l@stin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a fibrous scleroprotein constitut?!ing the major part of elastic tissue, such as the walls of arteries.
elastomer	ety	C20: from #7elastic+ -#7mer 
elastomer	0.
	syl	e:las+to+mer
	pron	<i1l@st*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any material, such as natural or synthetic rubber, that is able to resume its original shape when a deforming force is removed.
elastomeric	sub
	head	elastomer
	syl	e:las+to+mer+ic
	pron	<i2l@st*1merik>
	pos	adj.
Elastoplast	0.
	syl	E:las+to+plast
	pron	<i1l@st*2pla:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a gauze surgical dressing backed by adhesive tape.
Elath	alt
	head	Elat
	or	Elat
	syl	E:lath
	pron	<A1la:t>
	pos	n.
Elat	0.
	or	Elath
	syl	E:lat
	pron	<A1la:t>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Eilat}.
elate	ety	C16: from Latin efferre to bear away, from ferre to carry
elate	0.
	syl	e:late
	pron	<i1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with high spirits, exhilaration, pride or optimism.
elatedly	sub
	head	elate
	syl	e:1lat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
elatedness	sub
	head	elate
	syl	e:1lat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
elater	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: driver, from elaunein to beat, drive; compare #7elastic 
elater	1.
	syl	el:a+ter
	pron	<1el*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaterid beetle.
elater	2.
	syl	el:a+ter
	pron	<1el*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a spirally thickened filament, occurring in liverwort capsules and horsetails, thought to aid dispersal of spores.
elaterid	ety	C19: from New Latin Elateridae, from #7elater 
elaterid	1.
	syl	e:lat+er+id
	pron	<i1l@t*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the beetles constituting the widely distributed family (click beetles). The group includes the wireworms and certain fireflies.
elaterid	2.
	syl	e:lat+er+id
	pron	<i1l@t*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
elaterin	ety	C19: from #7elaterium+ -#7in 
elaterin	0.
	syl	e:lat+er+in
	pron	<i1l@t*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline substance found in elaterium, used as a purgative.
elaterite	0.
	syl	e:lat+er+ite
	pron	<i1l@t*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown naturally occurring bitumen resembling rubber.
elaterium	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek elat*_erion squirting cucumber, from elat*_erios purgative, from elaunein to drive
elaterium	0.
	syl	el:a+te:ri:um
	pron	<2el*1ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish sediment prepared from the juice of the squirting cucumber, used as a purgative.
elation	0.
	syl	e:la+tion
	pron	<i1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	joyfulness or exaltation of spirit, as from success, pleasure, or relief; high spirits.
elative	ety	C19: from Latin *_el*_atus, past participle of efferre to carry out; see #7elate 
elative	1.
	syl	e:la+tive
	pron	<1El*2tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the grammar of Finnish and other languages
	def	denoting a case of nouns expressing a relation of motion or direction, usually translated by the English prepositions or Compare {{illative} (sense 3)}.
elative	2.a.
	syl	e:la+tive
	pron	<1El*2tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the elative case.
elative	2.b.
	syl	e:la+tive
	pron	<1El*2tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an elative word or speech element.
E layer	0.
	syl	E lay+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {E region}.
Elba	0.
	syl	El:ba
	pron	<1elb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island off the W coast of Italy, in the Mediterranean: Napoleon Bonaparte's first place of exile (1814-15). Pop.: 27543 (1971). Area: 223 sq. km (86 sq. miles).
Elbe	0.
	syl	El:be
	pron	<elb>, German <1elb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Europe, rising in N Czechoslovakia and flowing generally northwest through East and West Germany to the North Sea at Hamburg. Length: 1165 km (724 miles). Czech name: {Labe}.
Mount	infl
	head	Elbert
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Elbert	0.
	syl	El+bert
	pron	<1elb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Colorado, in the Sawatch range. Height: 4329 m (14431 ft.).
Elblag	0.
	syl	El+bl*,ag
	pron	Polish <1elblcGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Poland: metallurgical industries. Pop.: 92600 (1972 est.). German name: {El+bing} (#!$elb$I&n) .
elbow	ety	Old English elnboga; see #7ell %2#7, bow %2; related to Old Norse olbogi, Old High German elinbogo 
elbow	1.
	syl	el+bow
	pron	<1elb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint between the upper arm and the forearm, formed by the junction of the radius and ulna with the humerus.
elbow	2.
	syl	el+bow
	pron	<1elb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding joint or bone of birds or mammals.
elbow	3.
	syl	el+bow
	pron	<1elb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment that covers the elbow.
elbow	4.
	syl	el+bow
	pron	<1elb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling an elbow, such as a sharp bend in a road or river.
at one's elbow	5.
	head	elbow
	syl	at one's elbow.
	def	within easy reach.
elbout at elbow (s)	6.
	head	elbow
	syl	el+bout at el?!bow (s)
	def	ragged or impoverished.
up to the elbows with	7.
	head	elbow
	or	in
	syl	up to the elbows with
	def	busily occupied with; deeply immersed in.
elbow	8.
	syl	el+bow
	pron	<1elb*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (one's way) by shoving, jostling, etc.
elbow	9.
	syl	el+bow
	pron	<1elb*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock or shove with or as if with the elbow.
elbow grease	0.
	syl	el+bow grease
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	vigorous physical labour.
elbowroom	0.
	syl	el:bow+room
	pron	<1elb*u2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	sufficient scope to move or function.
Elbrus	0.
	syl	El+brus
	pron	<il1bru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in the S Soviet Union, in the Caucasus Mountains, with two extinct volcanic peaks: the highest mountain in Europe. Height: 5633 m (18476 ft.).
Elburz Mountains	0.
	syl	El+burz Moun+tains
	pron	<el1bu*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in N Iran, parallel to the SW and S shores of the Caspian Sea. Highest peak: 5604 m (18376 ft.).
El Capitan	0.
	syl	El Cap:i+tan
	pron	<el> <2kapi1t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in E central California, in the Sierra Nevada: a monolith with a precipice rising over 1100 m (3600 ft.) above the floor of the Yosemite Valley. Height: 2306 m (7564 ft.).
El Cid Campeador	0.
	syl	El Cid Cam:pe:a:dor
	pron	Spanish <2kampAa1@dor>
	pos	n.
	def	See (El) {Cid}.
eld	ety	Old English eldu; related to Old Norse elli; see #7old 
eld	1.
	syl	eld
	pron	<eld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	old age.
eld	2.
	syl	eld
	pron	<eld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	olden days; antiquity.
elder	ety	Old English eldra, comparative of eald #7old ; related to Old Norse ellri, Old High German altiro, Gothic althiza 
elder	H1.1.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	adj.
	def	born earlier; senior. Compare {older}.
elder	H1.2.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in piquet and similar card games
	def	denoting or relating to the nondealer (the {elder hand) }, who has certain advantages in the play.
elder	H1.3.a.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	adj.
	def	prior in rank, position, or office.
elder	H1.3.b.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a previous time; former.
elder	H1.4.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	def	an older person; one's senior.
elder	H1.5.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a senior member of a tribe who has influence or authority.
elder	H1.6.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain Protestant Churches
	def	a lay office having teaching, pastoral, or administrative functions.
elder	H1.7.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {presbyter}.
eldership	sub
	head	elder
	syl	el+der+2ship
	pos	n.
elder	ety	Old English ellern; related to Old Norse elrir, Old High German erl*_in, Old Slavonic jel*vicha, Latin alnus 
elder	H2.1.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {elderberry}. any of various caprifoliaceous shrubs or small trees of the genus having clusters of small white flowers and red, purple, or black berry-like fruits.
elder	H2.2.
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various unrelated plants, such as box elder and marsh elder.
elder	xref
	syl	el+der
	pron	<1eld*>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {alder}.
elderberries	infl
	head	elderberry
	syl	eld:er+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elderberry	1.
	syl	eld:er+ber:ry
	pron	<1eld*2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry-like fruit of the elder, used for making wines, jellies, etc.
elderberry	2.
	syl	eld:er+ber:ry
	pron	<1eld*2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{elder%2} (sense 1)}.
elderly	0.a.
	syl	el+der+ly
	pron	<1eld*li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	quite old; past middle age.
elderly	0.b.
	syl	el+der+ly
	pron	<1eld*li>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	of people; preceded by the
	exam	1	the elderly.
elderliness	sub
	head	elderly
	syl	el+der+li+ness
	pos	n.
elder statesman	0.
	syl	el+der states+man
	pos	n.
	def	an old, experienced, and eminent person, esp. a politician, whose advice is often sought.
eldest	ety	Old English eldesta, superlative of eald #7old 
eldest	0.
	syl	eld+est
	pron	<1eldist>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the oldest, esp. the oldest surviving child of the same parents.
ELDO	0.
	syl	ELDO
	pron	<1eld*u>
	usage	acronym for
	def	European Launcher Development Organization.
El Dorado	ety	C16: from Spanish, literally: the gilded (place)
El Dorado	1.
	syl	El Do+ra+do
	pron	<el> <do1ra:d*u>, Spanish <el> <do1ra@do>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabled city in South America, rich in treasure and sought by Spanish explorers in the 16th century.
El Dorado	2.
	syl	El Do+ra+do
	pron	<el> <do1ra:d*u>, Spanish <el> <do1ra@do>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {eldorado}. any place of great riches or fabulous opportunity.
eldritch	ety	C16: perhaps from Old English @alf #7elf+ r*_ice realm; see #7rich 
eldrich	alt
	head	eldritch
	or	eldritch
	syl	el+drich
	pron	<1eldriC>
	pos	adj.
eldritch	0.
	or	eldrich
	syl	el+dritch
	pron	<1eldriC>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	unearthly; weird.
Elea	0.
	syl	E:le:a
	pron	<1Eli*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Italy
	def	a Greek colony on the Tyrrhenian coast of Lucana.
Eleanor of Aquitaine	0.
	syl	El:ea:nor of Aq:ui+taine
	pron	<1elin*>, <-2nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	??1122-1204, queen of France (1137-52) by her marriage to Louis VII and queen of England (1154-89) by her marriage to Henry II; mother of the English kings Richard I and John.
Eleatic	1.
	syl	El:e+at+ic
	pron	<2eli1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a school of philosophy founded in Elea in Greece in the 6th century #7b.c. by Xenophanus, Parmenides, and Xeno. It held that one pure immutable Being is the only object of knowledge and that information obtained by the senses is illusory. {~}
Eleatic	2.
	syl	El:e+at+ic
	pron	<2eli1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a follower of this school.
Eleaticism	sub
	head	Eleatic
	syl	El:e+at:i+cism
	pron	<2eli1@tisiz*m>
	pos	n.
elecampane	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin enula camp*~ana, from enula (from Greek helenion) + camp*~anus of the field
elecampane	0.
	syl	el:e+cam+pane
	pron	<2elik@m1pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial flowering plant, of Europe, Asia, and North America having large hairy leaves and narrow yellow petals: family (composites).
elect	ety	C15: from Latin *_eligere to select, from legere to choose
elect	1.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choose (someone) to be (a representative or a public official) by voting.
	exam	1	they elected him Mayor.
elect	2.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to select; choose.
	exam	1	to elect to die rather than surrender.
elect	3.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of God
	def	to select or predestine for the grace of salvation.
elect	4.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	voted into office but not yet installed.
	exam	1	the president elect.
elect	5.a.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	chosen or choice; selected or elite.
elect	5.b.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the elect.
elect	6.a.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	selected or predestined by God to receive salvation; chosen.
elect	6.b.
	syl	e:lect
	pron	<i1lekt>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the elect.
elec	alt
	head	elect
	or	elect
	syl	elec.
elect	1.
	or	elec
	syl	elect.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electric(al).
elect	2.
	or	elec
	syl	elect.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electricity.
election	1.
	syl	e:lec+tion
	pron	<i1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the selection by vote of a person or persons from among candidates for a position, esp. a political office.
election	2.
	syl	e:lec+tion
	pron	<i1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a public vote on an official proposition.
election	3.
	syl	e:lec+tion
	pron	<i1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of choosing.
election	4.a.
	syl	e:lec+tion
	pron	<i1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine of Calvin that God chooses certain individuals for salvation without reference to their faith or works.
election	4.b.
	syl	e:lec+tion
	pron	<i1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine of Arminius and others that God chooses for salvation those who, by grace, persevere in faith and works.
electioneer	1.
	syl	e:lec+tion+eer
	pron	<i2lekS*1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be active in a political election or campaign. {~}
electioneer	2.
	syl	e:lec+tion+eer
	pron	<i2lekS*1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a person who engages in this activity. &- {e@.@!lec+tion+#!eer+ing}
elective	1.
	syl	e:lec+tive
	pron	<i1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or based on selection by vote.
	exam	1	elective procedure.
elective	2.
	syl	e:lec+tive
	pron	<i1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	selected by vote.
	exam	1	an elective official.
elective	3.
	syl	e:lec+tive
	pron	<i1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power to elect.
elective	4.
	syl	e:lec+tive
	pron	<i1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to choice; optional.
	exam	1	an elective course of study.
electivity	sub
	head	elective
	or	electiveness
	syl	e:lec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2Elek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
electiveness	sub
	head	elective
	or	electivity
	syl	e:1lec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
elector	1.
	syl	e:lec+tor
	pron	<i1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who is eligible to vote in the election of a government.
elector	2.
	syl	e:lec+tor
	pron	<i1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a member of the U.S. electoral college.
elector	3.
	syl	e:lec+tor
	pron	<i1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in the Holy Roman Empire
	def	any of the German princes entitled to take part in the election of a new emperor.
electorship	sub
	head	elector
	syl	e:1lec+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
electress	sub
	head	elector
	syl	e:1lec+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
electoral	0.
	syl	e:lec+tor+al
	pron	<i1lekt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or consisting of electors.
electorally	sub
	head	electoral
	syl	e:1lec+tor+al+ly
	pos	adv.
electoral college	1.
	syl	e:lec+to+ral col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a body of electors chosen by the voters who formally elect the president and vice-president.
electoral college	2.
	syl	e:lec+to+ral col+lege
	pos	n.
	def	any body of electors.
electorate	1.
	syl	e:lec+tor+ate
	pron	<i1lekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of all qualified voters.
electorate	2.
	syl	e:lec+tor+ate
	pron	<i1lekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, position, or territory of an elector of the Holy Roman Empire.
electorate	3.
	syl	e:lec+tor+ate
	pron	<i1lekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the area represented by a Member of Parliament.
Electra	0.
	syl	E:lec:tra
	pron	<i1lektr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. She persuaded her brother Orestes to avenge their father by killing his murderess Clytemnestra and her lover Aegisthus.
Electra complex	0.
	syl	E:lec+tra com+plex
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the sexual attachment of a female child to her father. See also {penis envy}.
electret	ety	C20: from electr (icity+magn) et 
electret	0.
	syl	e:lec+tret
	pron	<i1lektr*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanently polarized dielectric material; its electric field is similar to the magnetic field of a permanent magnet.
electric	ety	C17: from New Latin elec?!tricus amber-like (because friction causes amber to become charged), from Latin *_electrum amber, from Greek *_elektron, of obscure origin#e Usage. See at electronic.
electric	1.
	syl	e:lec+tric
	pron	<i1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, derived from, produced by, producing, transmitting, or powered by electricity.
	exam	1	electric current;
	exam	2	an electric cord;
	exam	3	an electric blanket;
	exam	4	an electric fence;
	exam	5	an electric fire.
electric	2.
	syl	e:lec+tric
	pron	<i1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a musical instrument
	def	amplified electronically.
	exam	1	an electric guitar;
	exam	2	an electric mandolin.
electric	3.
	syl	e:lec+tric
	pron	<i1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very tense or exciting; emotionally charged.
	exam	1	an electric atmosphere.
electric	4.
	syl	e:lec+tric
	pron	<i1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an electric train, car, etc.
electric	5.
	syl	e:lec+tric
	pron	<i1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., not standard.
	def	electricity or electrical power.
electrical	0.
	syl	e:lec+tri+cal
	pron	<i1lektrikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with electricity.
electrically	sub
	head	electrical
	syl	e:1lec+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electricalness	sub
	head	electrical
	syl	e:1lec+tri+cal+ness
electrical engineering	0.
	syl	e:lec+tri+cal en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of engineering concerned with the practical applications of electricity.
electrical engineer	sub
	head	electrical engineering
	syl	e:lec+tri+cal en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
electric blue	0.a.
	syl	e:lec+tric blue
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a strong metallic blue colour.
electric blue	0.b.
	syl	e:lec+tric blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an electric-blue evening dress.
electric chair	0.a.
	syl	e:lec+tric chair
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an electrified chair for executing criminals.
electric chair	0.b.
	syl	e:lec+tric chair
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; usually preceded by the
	def	execution by this method.
electric charge	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric charge
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{charge} (sense 25)}.
electric constant	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the permittivity of free space, which has the value 8.854185#M10%-%1%2 farad per metre. Symbol: #Ge\o Also called: {absolute permittivity}.
electric current	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{current} (sense 8)}.
electric eel	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric eel
	pos	n.
	def	an eel-like freshwater cyprinoid fish, of N South America, having electric organs in the body: family
electric eye	1.
	syl	e:lec+tric eye
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {photocell}.
electric eye	2.
	syl	e:lec+tric eye
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {magic eye}. a miniature cathode-ray tube in some radio receivers, on the screen of which a pattern is displayed in order to assist tuning.
electric field	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric field
	pos	n.
	def	a field of force surrounding a charged par?!ticle within which another charged particle experiences a force. Compare {magnetic field}.
electric field strength	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric field strength
	pos	n.
	def	the strength or intensity of an electric field at any point, usually measured in volts per metre. Symbol: {E}
electric furnace	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric fur+nace
	pos	n.
	def	any furnace in which the heat is provided by an electric current.
electric guitar	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric gui+tar
	pos	n.
	def	an electrically amplified guitar, used mainly in pop music. Compare {acoustic guitar}.
electric hare	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric hare
	pos	n.
	usage	in greyhound racing
	def	a model of a hare, mounted on an electrified rail, which the dogs chase.
electrician	0.
	syl	e:lec+tri+cian
	pron	<ilek1triS*n>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical devices.
electricity	1.
	syl	e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<ilek1trisiti>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	a form of energy associated with stationary or moving electrons, protons, or other charged particles.
electricity	2.
	syl	e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<ilek1trisiti>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	the science concerned with elec?!tricity.
electricity	3.
	syl	e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<ilek1trisiti>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	an electric current or charge.
	exam	1	a motor powered by electricity.
electricity	4.
	syl	e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<ilek1trisiti>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	emotional tension or excitement, esp. between or among people.
electric needle	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for cutting tissue by the application of a high-frequency current.
electric organ	1.a.
	syl	e:lec+tric or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe organ operated by electrical means.
electric organ	1.b.
	syl	e:lec+tric or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electronic organ}.
electric organ	2.
	syl	e:lec+tric or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of modified muscle cells on the body of certain fishes, such as the electric eel, that gives an electric shock to any animal touching them.
electric potential	0.a.
	syl	e:lec+tric po+ten+tial
	pos	n.
	def	the work required to transfer a unit positive electric charge from an infinite distance to a given point.
electric potential	0.b.
	syl	e:lec+tric po+ten+tial
	pos	n.
	def	the potential difference between the point and some other reference point. Symbol.
	exam	1	V
electric ray	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric ray
	pos	n.
	def	any ray of the order of tropical and temperate seas, having a flat rounded body with an electric organ in each of the fins, close to the head.
electric shock	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric shock
	pos	n.
	def	the physiological reaction, characterized by pain and muscular spasm, to the passage of an electric current through the body. It can affect the respiratory system and heart rhythm. Sometimes shortened to {shock}.
electric storm	0.
	syl	e:lec+tric storm
	pos	n.
	def	a violent atmospheric disturbance in which the air is highly charged with static electricity, causing a storm. Compare {thunderstorm}.
electrifies	infl
	head	electrify
	syl	e:lec+tri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
electrifying	infl
	head	electrify
	syl	e:lec+tri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
electrified	infl
	head	electrify
	syl	e:lec+tri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
electrify	1.
	syl	e:lec+tri+fy
	pron	<i1lektri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt or equip (a system, device, etc.) for operation by elec?!trical power.
electrify	2.
	syl	e:lec+tri+fy
	pron	<i1lektri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge with or subject to electricity.
electrify	3.
	syl	e:lec+tri+fy
	pron	<i1lektri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to startle or excite intensely; shock or thrill.
electrifiable	sub
	head	electrify
	syl	e:1lec+tri+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
electrification	sub
	head	electrify
	syl	e:2lec+tri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
electrifier	sub
	head	electrify
	syl	e:1lec+tri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
electros	infl
	head	electro
	syl	e:lec+tros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
electro	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro
	pron	<i1lektr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {electroplate} or {electrotype}.
electro-	ety	from New Latin, from Latin *_electrum amber, from Greek *_elektron 
electro-	1.
	syl	e:lec:tro-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	electric or electrically.
	exam	1	electrocardiograph;
	exam	2	electrocute.
electro-	2.
	syl	e:lec:tro-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	electrolytic.
	exam	1	electroanalysis.
electroacoustics	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+a:cous+tics
	pron	<i2lektr*u*1ku:stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of technology concerned with the interconversion of electrical and acoustic energy, as by a transducer.
electroacoustic	sub
	head	electroacoustics
	or	electroacoustical
	syl	e:2lec+tro+a:1cous+tic
	pos	adj.
electroacoustical	sub
	head	electroacoustics
	or	electroacoustic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+a:1cous+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
electroacoustically	sub
	head	electroacoustics
	syl	e:2lec+tro+a:1cous+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electroanalysis	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<i2lektr*u*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	chemical analysis by electrolysis or electrodeposition.
electroanalytic	sub
	head	electroanalysis
	or	electroanalytical
	syl	e:lec+tro+an:a+lyt:ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
electroanalytical	sub
	head	electroanalysis
	or	electroanalytic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2an:a+1lyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
electrocardiogram	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+car+di:o+gram
	pron	<i2lektr*u1ka:di*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tracing of the electric currents that initiate the heartbeat, used to diagnose possible heart disorders. Abbrev.: {ECG}
electrocardiograph	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+car+di:o+graph
	pron	<i2lektr*u1ka:di*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording the electrical activity of the heart. Abbrev.: {E.C.G}.
electrocardiographic	sub
	head	electrocardiograph
	or	electrocardiographical
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2car+di:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
electrocardiographical	sub
	head	electrocardiograph
	or	electrocardiographic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2car+di:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
electrocardiography	sub
	head	electrocardiograph
	syl	e:lec+tro+car+di+og+ra+phy
	pron	<i2lektr*u2ka:di1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
electrochemical series	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+chem:i+cal se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electromotive series}.
electrochemistry	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+chem+is+try
	pron	<i2lektr*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the study of electric cells and electrolysis.
electrochemical	sub
	head	electrochemistry
	syl	e:lec+tro+chem:i+cal
	pron	<i2lektr*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
electrochemically	sub
	head	electrochemistry
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electrochemist	sub
	head	electrochemistry
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1chem+ist
	pos	n.
electroconvulsive therapy	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+con+vul+sive ther:a+py
	pron	<i2lektr*uk*n1v^lsiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the treatment of certain psychotic conditions by passing an electric current through the brain to induce coma or con?!vulsions. Abbrev.: {E.C.T}. Also called: {electroshock therapy}. See also {shock therapy}.
electrocorticogram	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+cor+ti+co+gram
	pron	<i2lektr*u1kc:tik*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a record of brain waves obtained by placing electrodes directly on the surface of the exposed cerebral cortex. Compare {electroencephalogram, electroencephalograph}.
electrocute	ety	C19: from #7electro -#7+(exe)cute 
electrocute	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+cute
	pron	<i1lektr*2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill as a result of an electric shock.
electrocute	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+cute
	pron	<i1lektr*2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to execute in the electric chair.
electrocution	sub
	head	electrocute
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1cu+tion
	pos	n.
electrode	1.
	syl	e:lec+trode
	pron	<i1lektr*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a conductor through which an electric current enters or leaves an electrolyte, an electric arc, or an electronic valve or tube.
electrode	2.
	syl	e:lec+trode
	pron	<i1lektr*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an element in a semiconduct?!ing device that emits, collects, or controls the movement of electrons or holes.
electrodeposit	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+de+pos+it
	pron	<i2lektr*udi1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deposit (a metal) by electrolysis.
electrodeposit	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+de+pos+it
	pron	<i2lektr*udi1pozit>
	pos	n.
	def	the deposit so formed.
electrodeposition	sub
	head	electrodeposit
	syl	e:lec+tro+dep:o+si+tion
	pron	<i2lektr*u2dep*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
electrode potential	0.
	syl	e:lec+trode po+ten+tial
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the potential difference developed when an electrode of an element is placed in a solution containing ions of that element.
electrodialysis	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+di+al:y+sis
	pron	<i2lektr*udI1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	dialysis in which electrolytes are removed from a colloidal solution by a potential difference between two electrodes separated by one or more membranes.
electrodynamical	alt
	head	electrodynamic
	or	electrodynamic
	syl	e:lec+tro+dy+nam:i+cal
	pos	adj.
electrodynamic	1.
	or	electrodynamical
	syl	e:lec+tro+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*udI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	operated by an electromotive force between current-carrying coils.
	exam	1	an electrodynamic wattmeter.
electrodynamic	2.
	or	electrodynamical
	syl	e:lec+tro+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*udI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to electrodynamics.
electrodynamics	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<i2lektr*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the interactions between electrical and mechanical forces.
electrodynamometer	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+dy+na+mom+e:ter
	pron	<i2lektr*u2dIn*1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that uses the interaction of the magnetic fields of two coils to measure electric current, voltage, or power.
electroencephalogram	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+en+ceph:a+lo+gram
	pron	<i2lektr*uen1sef*l*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the tracing obtained from an electroencephalograph. Abbrev.: {EEG}
electroencephalograph	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+en+ceph:a+lo+graph
	pron	<i2lektr*uen1sef*l*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording the electrical activity of the brain, usually by means of electrodes placed on the scalp: used to diagnose tumours of the brain, to study brain waves, etc. Abbrev.: {EEG} See also {brain wave}.
electroencephalographic	sub
	head	electroencephalograph
	syl	e:2lec+tro+en+2ceph:a+lo+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
electroencephalographically	sub
	head	electroencephalograph
	syl	e:2lec+tro+en+2ceph:a+lo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electroencephalography	sub
	head	electroencephalograph
	syl	e:lec+tro+en+ceph:a+log+ra+phy
	pron	<i2lektr*uen2sef*1log?!r*fi>
	pos	n.
electroform	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+form
	pron	<i1lektr*2fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (a metallic object) by electrolytic deposition on a mould or matrix.
electrograph	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+graph
	pron	<i1lektr*u2gra:f>, <2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for engraving metal printing cylinders, esp. in gravure printing.
electrograph	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+graph
	pron	<i1lektr*u2gra:f>, <2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment used for the electrical transmission of pictures.
electrograph	3.a.
	syl	e:lec+tro+graph
	pron	<i1lektr*u2gra:f>, <2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a recording electrometer.
electrograph	3.b.
	syl	e:lec+tro+graph
	pron	<i1lektr*u2gra:f>, <2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a graph produced by this instrument.
electrograph	4.
	syl	e:lec+tro+graph
	pron	<i1lektr*u2gra:f>, <2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a visual record of the surface composition of a metal, obtained by placing an electrolyte-soaked paper over the metal and passing a current through the paper to an electrode on the other side.
electrographic	sub
	head	electrograph
	syl	e+lec+tro+graph+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
electrographically	sub
	head	electrograph
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electrography	sub
	head	electrograph
	syl	e:lec+trog+ra+phy
	pron	<ilek?!1trogr*fi>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
electrojet	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+jet
	pron	<i1lektr*u2Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow belt of fast-moving ions in the ionosphere, under the influence of the earth's magnetic field, causing auroral displays.
electrokinetic	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+ki+net+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*uki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the motion of charged particles and its effects.
electrokinetics	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+ki+net+ics
	pron	<i2lektr*uki2netiks>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the motion of charged particles.
electroluminescence	0.a.
	syl	e:lec+tro+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<i2lektr*u2lu:mi1nesNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the emission of light by a phosphor when activated by an alternating field or by a gas when activated by an electric discharge.
electroluminescence	0.b.
	syl	e:lec+tro+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<i2lektr*u2lu:mi1nesNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the light emitted by this process.
electroluminescent	sub
	head	electroluminescence
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	n.
electrolyze	alt
	head	electrolyse
	or	electrolyse
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyze
	pron	<i1lektr*u2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
electrolyse	1.
	or	electrolyze
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyse
	pron	<i1lektr*u2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decompose (a chemical compound) by electrolysis.
electrolyse	2.
	or	electrolyze
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyse
	pron	<i1lektr*u2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy (living tissue, such as hair roots) by electrolysis.
electrolysation	sub
	head	electrolyse
	syl	e:2lec+tro+ly+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
electrolyser	sub
	head	electrolyse
	syl	e:1lec+tro+2lys+er
	pos	n.
electrolysis	1.
	syl	e:lec+trol:y+sis
	pron	<ilek1trolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the conduction of electricity by a solution or melt, esp. the use of this process to induce chemical changes.
electrolysis	2.
	syl	e:lec+trol:y+sis
	pron	<ilek1trolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of living tissue, such as hair roots, by an electric current, usually for cosmetic reasons.
electrolyte	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyte
	pron	<i1lektr*u2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution or molten substance that conducts electricity.
electrolytical	alt
	head	electrolytic
	or	electrolytic
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
electrolytic	1.a.
	or	electrolytical
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyt+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or produced by electrolysis or electrodeposition.
electrolytic	1.b.
	or	electrolytical
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyt+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing an electro?!lyte.
electrolytic	2.
	or	electrolytical
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyt+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1litik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	Also called: {electro?!lytic capacitor}. a small capacitor consisting of two electrodes separated by an electrolyte.
electrolytically	sub
	head	electrolytic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electrolytic cell	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyt+ic cell
	pos	n.
	def	any device in which electrolysis occurs. Sometimes shortened to {cell}.
electrolytic gas	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+lyt+ic gas
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of two parts of hydrogen and one part of oxygen by volume, formed by the electrolysis of water.
electromagnet	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net
	pron	<i2lektr*u1m@gnit>
	pos	n.
	def	a magnet consisting of an iron or steel core wound with a coil of wire, through which a current is passed.
electromagnetic	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*um@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or operated by an electromagnet.
	exam	1	an electromagnetic pump.
electromagnetic	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*um@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of electromagnetism.
	exam	1	electromagnetic moment.
electromagnetic	3.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*um@g1netik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to electro?!magnetic radiation.
	exam	1	the electromagnetic spectrum.
electromagnetically	sub
	head	electromagnetic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+mag+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electromagnetic field	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic field
	pos	n.
	def	a field of force equivalent to an electric field and a magnetic field at right angles to each other and to the direction of propagation.
electromagnetic interaction	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic in+ter+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an inter?!action between charged particles arising from their electric and magnetic fields; its strength is about 100 times weaker than the strong interaction.
electromagnetic moment	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic mo+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the magnetic strength of a magnet or current-carrying coil, expressed as the torque produced when the magnet or coil is set with its axis perpendicular to unit magnetic flux density. It is measured in ampere metres squared. Symbol: {m} Also called: {magnetic moment}. Compare {magnetic dipole moment}.
electromagnetic pump	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic pump
	pos	n.
	def	a device for pumping liquid metals by placing a pipe between the poles of an electromagnet and passing a current through the liquid metal.
electromagnetic radiation	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	radiation consisting of an electric and magnetic field at right angles to each other and to the direction of propagation. It requires no supporting medium and travels through empty space at 2.9979#M10%8 metres per second. See also {photon}.
electromagnetic spectrum	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic spec+trum
	pos	n.
	def	the complete range of electromagnetic radiation from the longest radio waves (wavelength 10%5 metres) to the shortest gamma radiation (wavelength 10%#-%1%3 metre).
electromagnetic unit	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	any unit that belongs to a system of electrical cgs units in which the magnetic constant is given the value of unity and is taken as a pure number. Abbrev.: EMU, e.m.u. Compare {electrostatic unit}.
electromagnetic wave	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+net+ic wave
	pos	n.
	def	a wave of energy propagated in an electromagnetic field. See also {electromagnetic radiation}.
electromagnetism	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+ne+tism
	pron	<i2lektr*u1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	magnet?!ism produced by an electric current.
electromagnetism	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mag+ne+tism
	pron	<i2lektr*u1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with magnetism produced by electric currents and with the interaction of electric and magnetic fields.
electromechanical	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+me:chan:i+cal
	pron	<i2lektr*umi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerning an electrically operated mechanical device.
electromechanically	sub
	head	electromechanical
	syl	e:2lec+tro+me:1chan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electromerism	ety	C20: from #7electro -#7+(iso)merism 
electromerism	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mer+ism
	pron	<i2lektr*u1meriz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a type of tautomerism in which the isomers ({electromers}) differ in the distribution of charge in their molecules.
electrometallurgy	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+met+al+lur+gy
	pron	<i2lektr*umi1t@l*Ji>, <-1met*2lR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	metallurgy involving the use of electric-arc furnaces, electrolysis, and other electrical operations.
electrometallurgical	sub
	head	electrometallurgy
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2met+al+1lur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
electrometallurgist	sub
	head	electrometallurgy
	syl	e:2lec+tro+me+t1al+lur+gist
	pos	n.
electrometer	0.
	syl	e:lec+trom+e:ter
	pron	<ilek1tromit*>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting or determining the magnitude of a potential difference or charge by the electrostatic forces between charged bodies.
electrometric	sub
	head	electrometer
	or	electrometrical
	syl	e:lec+tro+met+ric
	pron	<i2lektr*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
electrometrical	sub
	head	electrometer
	or	electrometric
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
electrometrically	sub
	head	electrometer
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electrometry	sub
	head	electrometer
	syl	e:lec+1trom+e:try
	pos	n.
electromotive	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mo+tive
	pron	<i2lektr*u1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, producing, or tending to produce an electric current.
electromotive force	0.a.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mo+tive force
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a source of energy that can cause a current to flow in an electrical circuit or device.
electromotive force	0.b.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mo+tive force
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the rate at which energy is drawn from this source when unit current flows through the circuit or device, measured in volts. Abbrev.: emf Symbol.
	exam	1	E
electromotive series	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+mo+tive se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a series of the metals, together with hydrogen, ranged in the order of their electrode potentials.
electron	ety	C19: from #7electro -#7+ -#7on 
electron	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron
	pron	<i1lektron>
	pos	n.
	def	a stable elementary particle present in all atoms, orbiting the nucleus in numbers equal to the atomic number of the element; a lepton with a negative charge of 1.6022#M10%#-%1%9 coulomb, a rest mass of 9.1096#M10%#-%3%1 kilogram, a radius of 2.818#M10%#-%1%5 metre, and a spin of @2#800255 .
electron affinity	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron af+fin+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of an atom or molecule to form a negative ion, expressed as the energy released when an electron is attached. Symbol.
	exam	1	A
electron camera	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron cam+e:ra
	pos	n.
	def	an iconoscope or similar device for converting an optical image into an electric current.
electronegative	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+neg:a+tive
	pron	<i2lektr*u1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a negative electric charge.
electronegative	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+neg:a+tive
	pron	<i2lektr*u1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an atom, group, molecule, etc.
	def	tending to gain or attract electrons and form negative ions or polarized bonds. Compare {electropositive}.
electronegativity	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+neg:a+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<i2lektr*u2neg*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being electronegative.
electronegativity	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+neg:a+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<i2lektr*u2neg*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a specified atom to attract electrons in a molecule.
electron gun	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron gun
	pos	n.
	def	a heated cathode with an associated system of electrodes and coils for producing and focusing a beam of electrons, used esp. in cathode-ray tubes.
electronic	1.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic
	pron	<ilek1tronik>, <2Elek->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, using, or operated by devices, such as transistors or valves, in which electrons are conducted through a semiconductor, vacuum, or gas.
electronic	2.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic
	pron	<ilek1tronik>, <2Elek->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with electronics.
electronic	3.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic
	pron	<ilek1tronik>, <2Elek->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with electrons or an electron.
	exam	1	an electronic energy level in a molecule.
electronically	sub
	head	electronic
	syl	e:lec+1tron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electronic data processing	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic da:ta pro+ces+sing
	pos	n.
	def	data processing largely performed by electronic equipment, such as computers. Abbrev.: {E.D.P., e.d.p}. Compare {automatic data process?!ing}.
electronic flash	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic flash
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	an electronic device for producing a very bright flash of light by means of an electric discharge in a gas-filled tube.
electronic music	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	a form of music consisting of sounds produced by oscillating electric currents either controlled from an instrument panel or keyboard or prerecorded on magnetic tape.
electronic organ	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ic or+gan
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an electrophonic instrument played by means of a keyboard, in which sounds are produced and amplified by any of various electronic or electrical means. See also {Moog synthesizer}.
electronics	1.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ics
	pron	<ilek1troniks>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science and technology concerned with the development, behaviour, and applications of electronic devices and circuits.
electronics	2.
	syl	e:lec+tron+ics
	pron	<ilek1troniks>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the circuits and devices of a piece of electronic equipment.
	exam	1	the electronics of a television set.
electron lens	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron lens
	pos	n.
	def	a system, such as an arrangement of electrodes or magnets, that produces a field for focusing a beam of electrons.
electron microscope	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron mi+cro+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful type of microscope that uses electrons, rather than light, and electron lenses to produce a magnified image.
electron multiplier	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron mul+ti+pli+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device for amplifying and measuring a flux of electrons. Each electron hits an anode surface and releases secondary electrons that are accelerated to a second surface; after several such stages a measurable pulse of current is obtained.
electron optics	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron op+tics
	pos	n.
	def	the study and use of beams of electrons and of their deflection and focusing by electric and magnetic fields.
electron probe microanalysis	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron probe mi:cro+a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for the analysis of a very small amount of material by bombarding it with a narrow beam of electrons and examining the resulting x-ray emission spectrum.
electron spin resonance	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron spin res:o+nance
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for investigating paramagnetic substances by subjecting them to high-frequency radiation in a strong magnetic field. Changes in the spin of unpaired electrons cause radiation to be absorbed at certain frequencies. Abbrev.: {ESR}. See also {nuclear magnetic reso?!nance}.
electron telescope	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron tel+e:scope
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical telescope with an attachment for converting the infrared radiation emitted from the surface of planets into a visible image.
electron tube	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron tube
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical device, such as a valve, in which a flow of electrons between electrodes takes place. Sometimes shortened to {tube}.
electronvolt	0.
	syl	e:lec+tron+volt
	pron	<i2lektron1v*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of energy equal to the work done on an electron accelerated through a potential difference of 1 volt. 1 electronvolt is equivalent to 1.602#M10%#-%1%0 joule. Symbol: eV
electrophilic	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+phil+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having or involving an affinity for negative charge. Electrophilic reagents ({electrophiles}) are atoms, molecules, and ions that behave as electron acceptors. Compare {nucleophilic}. &- {e@.lec+tro+phile} ($I#!l$ektr$$$u?!@!fa$Il)
electrophone	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+phone
	pron	<i1lektr*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any instrument whose sound is produced by the oscillation of an electric current, such as an electronic organ, Moog synthesizer, etc.
electrophonic	sub
	head	electrophone
	syl	e:lec+tro+phon+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
electrophoresis	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+pho+re:sis:
	pron	<i2lektr*uf*1rEsis>
	def	@T the@T motion@T of charged particles in a colloid under the influence of an applied electric field. Also called: {cataphoresis}.
electrophoretic	sub
	head	electrophoresis
	syl	e:lec+tro+pho+ret+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*uf*1retik>
	pos	adj.
electrophorus	ety	C18: from #7electro -#7+ -phorus, from Greek -phoros bearing, from pherein to bear
electrophorus	0.
	syl	e:lec+troph:o+rus
	pron	<ilek1trof*r*s>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for generating static electricity. It consists of an insulating plate charged by friction and used to charge a metal plate by induction.
electrophysiology	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+phys:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<i2lektr*u2fizi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the electrical activity associated with bodily processes.
electrophysiological	sub
	head	electrophysiology
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2phys:i:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
electrophysiologist	sub
	head	electrophysiology
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2phys:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
electroplate	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+plate
	pron	<i1lektr*u2plAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plate (an object) by electrolysis.
electroplate	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+plate
	pron	<i1lektr*u2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	electroplated articles collectively, esp. when plated with silver.
electroplate	3.
	syl	e:lec+tro+plate
	pron	<i1lektr*u2plAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coated with metal by electrolysis; electroplated.
electroplater	sub
	head	electroplate
	syl	e:1lec+tro+2plat+er
	pos	n.
electropositive	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+po+si+tive
	pron	<i2lektr*u1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a positive electric charge.
electropositive	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+po+si+tive
	pron	<i2lektr*u1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an atom, group, molecule, etc.
	def	tending to gain or attract electrons and form positive ions or polarized bonds. Compare {electronegative}.
electroscope	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+scope
	pron	<i1lektr*u2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for detecting an electric charge, typically consisting of a rod holding two gold foils that separate when a charge is applied.
electroscopic	sub
	head	electroscope
	syl	e:lec+tro+scop+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
electroshock therapy	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+shock ther:a+py
	pron	<i1lektr*u2Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electroconvulsive therapy}.
electrostatic	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, producing, or caused by static electricity.
electrostatic	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with electrostatics.
electrostatically	sub
	head	electrostatic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
electrostatic generator	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ic gen+er:a+tor
	pos	n.
	def	any device for producing a high voltage by building up a charge of static electricity.
electrostatic lens	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ic lens
	pos	n.
	def	an electron lens consisting of a system of metal electrodes, the electrostatic field of which focuses the charged particles.
electrostatic precipitation	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ic pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the removal of suspended solid particles from a gas by giving them an electric charge and attracting them to charged plates.
electrostatics	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ics
	pron	<i2lektr*u1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with static electricity.
electrostatic unit	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stat+ic u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	any unit that belongs to a system of electrical cgs units in which the electric constant is given the value of unity and is taken as a pure number. Abbrevs.: {ESU, e.s.u}. Compare {electromagnetic unit}.
electrostriction	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+stric+tion
	pron	<i2lektr*u1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the change in dimensions of a dielectric occurring as an elastic strain when an electric field is applied.
electrosurgery	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+sur+ger:y
	pron	<i2lektr*u1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical use of electricity, as in cauterization.
electrosurgical	sub
	head	electrosurgery
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1sur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
electrotechnology	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+tech+nol+o:gy
	pron	<i2lektr*utek1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the technological use of electric power.
electrotherapeutics	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+ther:a+peu+tics
	pron	<i2lektr*u2Ter*1pju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the use of electricity ({electrotherapy}) in treating certain disorders or diseases.
electrotherapeutic	sub
	head	electrotherapeutics
	or	electrotherapeutical
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2ther:a+1peu+tic
	pos	adj.
electrotherapeutical	sub
	head	electrotherapeutics
	or	electrotherapeutic
	syl	e:2lec+tro+2ther:a+1peu+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
electrothermal	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+ther+mal
	pron	<i2lektr*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with both electricity and heat, esp. the production of electricity by heat.
electrotonus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7electro -#7+ Latin tonus #7tone 
electrotonus	0.
	syl	e:lec+trot:o+nus
	pron	<ilek1trot*n*s>, <2Elek->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the change in the state of irritability and conductivity of a nerve or muscle caused by the passage of an electric current.
electrotonic	sub
	head	electrotonus
	syl	e:lec+tro+ton+ic
	pron	<i2lektr*u1tonik>
	pos	adj.
electrotype	1.
	syl	e:lec+tro+type
	pron	<i1lektr*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a duplicate print?!ing plate made by electrolytically depositing a layer of copper or nickel onto a mould of the original. Sometimes shortened to {electro}.
electrotype	2.
	syl	e:lec+tro+type
	pron	<i1lektr*u2tIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an electrotype of (printed matter, illustrations, etc.).
electrotyper	sub
	head	electrotype
	syl	e:1lec+tro+2typ+er
	pos	n.
electrovalence	alt
	head	electrovalency
	or	electrovalency
	syl	e:lec+tro+va+lence
	pos	n.
electrovalency	0.
	or	electrovalence
	syl	e:lec+tro+va+len+cy
	pron	<i2lektr*u1vAl*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the valency of a substance in forming ions, equal to the number of electrons gained or lost.
electrovalent	sub
	head	electrovalency
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1va+lent
	pos	adj.
electrovalently	sub
	head	electrovalency
	syl	e:2lec+tro+1va+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
electrovalent bond	0.
	syl	e:lec+tro+va+lent bond
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chemical bond in which one atom loses an electron to form a positive ion and the other atom gains the electron to form a negative ion. The resulting ions are held together by electrostatic attraction. Also called: {ionic bond}. Compare {covalent bond}.
electrum	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek *_elektron amber
electrum	0.
	syl	e:lec+trum
	pron	<i1lektr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of gold (55-88 per cent) and silver used for jewellery and ornaments.
electuary	ety	C14: from Late Latin *_el*_ectu*_arium, probably from Greek *_ekleikton electuary, from ekleikhein to lick out, from leikhein to lick
electuaries	infl
	head	electuary
	syl	e:lec+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
electuary	0.
	syl	e:lec+tu+ar:y
	pron	<i1lektju*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a paste taken orally, containing a drug mixed with syrup or honey.
eleemosynary	ety	C17: from Church Latin ele*_emosyna #7alms 
eleemosynary	1.
	syl	el+e:e:mos:y+nar:y
	pron	<2eliE1mosin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or dependent on charity.
eleemosynary	2.
	syl	el+e:e:mos:y+nar:y
	pron	<2eliE1mosin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given as an act of charity.
elegancy	alt
	head	elegance
	or	elegance
	syl	el+e:gan+cy
	pos	n.
elegances	infl
	head	elegance
	or	elegancies
	syl	el+e:ganc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elegancies	infl
	head	elegance
	or	elegances
	syl	el+e:gan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elegance	1.
	or	elegancy
	syl	el+e:gance
	pron	<1elig*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behav?!iour.
elegance	2.
	or	elegancy
	syl	el+e:gance
	pron	<1elig*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	good taste in design, style, arrangement, etc.
elegance	3.
	or	elegancy
	syl	el+e:gance
	pron	<1elig*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something elegant; a refinement.
elegant	ety	C16: from Latin *_eleg*_ans tasteful, related to *_eligere to select; see #7elect 
elegant	1.
	syl	el+e:gant
	pron	<1elig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tasteful in dress, style, or design.
elegant	2.
	syl	el+e:gant
	pron	<1elig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dignified and graceful in appearance, behaviour, etc.
elegant	3.
	syl	el+e:gant
	pron	<1elig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cleverly simple; ingenious.
	exam	1	an elegant solution to a problem.
elegantly	sub
	head	elegant
	syl	el+e:gant+ly
	pos	adv.
elegiac	1.
	syl	el+e:gi+ac
	pron	<2eli1JI*k>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, characteristic of, relating to, or appropriate to an elegy.
elegiac	2.
	syl	el+e:gi+ac
	pron	<2eli1JI*k>
	pos	adj.
	def	lamenting; mournful; plaintive.
elegiac	3.
	syl	el+e:gi+ac
	pron	<2eli1JI*k>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or written in elegiac couplets or elegiac stanzas. {~}
elegiac	4.
	syl	el+e:gi+ac
	pron	<2eli1JI*k>
	pos	adj.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an elegiac couplet or stanza.
elegiac couplet	0.
	syl	el+e:gi+ac coup+let
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical prosody.
	def	a couplet composed of a dactylic hexameter followed by a dactylic pentameter.
elegiac stanza	0.
	syl	el+e:gi+ac stan+za
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a quatrain in iambic pentameters with alternate lines rhyming.
elegise	alt
	head	elegize
	or	elegize
	syl	el+e:gise
	pron	<1eli2JIz>
	pos	vb.
elegize	0.
	or	elegise
	syl	el+e:gize
	pron	<1eli2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to compose an elegy or elegies (in memory of). &- {#!el+e@.gist}
elegy	ety	C16: via French and Latin from Greek elegeia, from elegos lament sung to flute accompaniment
elegies	infl
	head	elegy
	syl	el+e:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elegy	1.
	syl	el+e:gy
	pron	<1eliJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mournful or plaintive poem or song, esp. a lament for the dead.
elegy	2.
	syl	el+e:gy
	pron	<1eliJi>
	pos	n.
	def	poetry or a poem written in elegiac couplets or stanzas.
Eleia	0.
	syl	E:lei:a
	pron	<1Eli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Elia%1}.
elem	1.
	syl	elem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	element(s).
elem	2.
	syl	elem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	elementary.
element	ety	C13: from Latin elementum a first principle, alphabet, element, of uncertain origin
element	1.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 105 known substances (of which 93 occur naturally) that consist of atoms with the same number of protons in their nuclei. Compare { {compound%1} (sense 1)}.
element	2.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the fundamental or irreducible components making up a whole.
element	3.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any group that is part of a larger unit, such as a military formation.
element	4.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount; hint.
	exam	1	an element of sarcasm in her voice.
element	5.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishable section of a social group.
	exam	1	he belonged to the stable element in the expedition.
element	6.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the most favourable environment for an animal or plant.
element	7.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the situation in which a person is happiest or most effective (esp. in the phrases {in} or {out of one's element}) .
element	8.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the resistance wire and its former that constitute the electrical heater in a cooker, heater, etc.
element	9.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	another name for { {component} (sense 2)}.
element	10.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the universe (earth, air, water, or fire).
element	11.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	atmospheric conditions or forces, esp. wind, rain, and cold.
	exam	1	exposed to the elements.
element	12.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a point, line, plane, or part of a geometric figure.
element	13.a.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the terms in the array of a determinant or matrix.
element	13.b.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the expression following the integral sign in a definite integral.
	exam	1	in
element	13.c.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a set.
element	14.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the bread or wine consecrated in the Eucha?!rist.
element	15.
	syl	el+e:ment
	pron	<1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	any of the numerical quantities, such as the major axis or eccentricity, used in describing the orbit of a planet, satellite, etc.
elemental	1.
	syl	el+e:ment+al
	pron	<2eli1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fundamental; basic; primal.
	exam	1	the elemental needs of man.
elemental	2.
	syl	el+e:ment+al
	pron	<2eli1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	motivated by or symbolic of primitive and powerful natural forces or passions.
	exam	1	elemental rites of worship.
elemental	3.
	syl	el+e:ment+al
	pron	<2eli1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to earth, air, water, and fire considered as elements.
elemental	4.
	syl	el+e:ment+al
	pron	<2eli1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to atmospheric forces, esp. wind, rain, and cold.
elemental	5.
	syl	el+e:ment+al
	pron	<2eli1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a chemical element. {~}
elemental	6.
	syl	el+e:ment+al
	pron	<2eli1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a disembodied spirit.
elementally	sub
	head	elemental
	syl	el+e:1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
elementary	1.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry
	pron	<2eli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not difficult; simple; rudimentary.
elementary	2.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry
	pron	<2eli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the first principles of a subject; introductory or fundamental.
elementary	3.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry
	pron	<2eli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function
	def	having the form of an algebraic, exponential, trigonometric, or a logarithmic function, or any combination of these.
elementary	4.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry
	pron	<2eli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for { {elemental} (sense 5)}.
elementarily	sub
	head	elementary
	syl	el+e:1men+ta+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
elementariness	sub
	head	elementary
	syl	el+e:1men+ta+ri+ness
	pos	n.
elementary particle	0.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	def	any of several entities, such as electrons, neutrons, or protons, that are less complex than atoms and are regarded as the constituents of all matter. Also called: {fundamental particle}.
elementary school	1.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a former name for {primary school}.
elementary school	2.
	syl	el+e:men+ta+ry school
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {grade school, grammar school}. a state school in which instruction is given for the first six to eight years of a child's education.
elemi	ety	C16: via Spanish from Arabic al-l*_ami the elemi
elemis	infl
	head	elemi
	syl	el+e:mis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elemi	0.
	syl	el+e:mi
	pron	<1elimi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fragrant resins obtained from tropical trees, esp. trees of the family used in making varnishes, ointments, inks, etc.
elenchus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek elenkhos refutation, from elenkhein to put to shame, refute
elenchi	infl
	head	elenchus
	syl	e:len+chi
	pron	<-kI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elenchus	0.
	syl	e:len+chus
	pron	<i1leGk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	refutation of an argument by proving the contrary of its conclusion, esp. syllogistically.
elenctic	0.
	syl	e:lenc+tic
	pron	<i1leGktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	refuting an argument by proving the opposite. Compare { {deictic} (sense 1)}.
eleoptene	ety	C20: from Greek elaion oil+ pt*_enos having wings, volatile; related to Greek petesthai to fly
elaeoptene	alt
	head	eleoptene
	or	eleoptene
	syl	el+ae:op+tene
	pron	<2eli1optEn>
	pos	n.
eleoptene	0.
	or	elaeoptene
	syl	el+e:op+tene
	pron	<2eli1optEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid part of a volatile oil.
elephant	ety	C13: from Latin elephantus, from Greek elephas elephant, ivory, of uncertain origin
elephants	infl
	head	elephant
	or	elephant
	syl	el+e:phants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elephant	infl
	or	elephants
	syl	el+e:phant.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elephant	1.
	syl	el+e:phant
	pron	<1elif*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two proboscidean mammals of the family The {African elephant} is the larger species, with large flapping ears and a less humped back than the {Indian elephant} , of S and SE Asia.
elephant	2.
	syl	el+e:phant
	pron	<1elif*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a size of writing paper, 23 by 28 inches.
elephantoid	sub
	head	elephant
	syl	el+e:phan+2toid
	pos	adj.
elephant bird	0.
	syl	el+e:phant bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aepyornis}.
elephant grass	0.
	syl	el+e:phant grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various stout tropical grasses or grasslike plants, esp. and a type of reed mace.
elephantiasis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, from elephas #7elephant+ -#7iasis 
elephantiasis	0.
	syl	el+e:phan+ti:a+sis
	pron	<2elif*n1tI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a complication of chronic filariasis, in which nematode worms block the lymphatic vessels, usually in the legs or scrotum, causing extreme enlargement of the affected area. See also {filariasis}.
elephantiasic	sub
	head	elephantiasis
	syl	el+e:phan+ti+as+ic
	pron	<2ele2f@nti1@sik>, <-f*n1tI*sik>
	pos	adj.
elephantine	1.
	syl	el+e:phan+tine
	pron	<2eli1f@ntIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of an elephant or elephants.
elephantine	2.
	syl	el+e:phan+tine
	pron	<2eli1f@ntIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	huge, clumsy, or ponderous.
elephant seal	0.
	syl	el+e:phant seal
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large earless seals, of southern oceans or of the N Atlantic, the males of which have a long trunklike snout.
elephant's-ear	1.
	syl	el+e:phant's-ear
	pos	n.
	def	any aroid plant of the genus of tropical Asia and Polynesia, having very large heart-shaped leaves: grown for ornament and for their edible tubers. See also {taro}.
elephant's-ear	2.
	syl	el+e:phant's-ear
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cultivated begonias with large showy leaves.
elephant foot	alt
	head	elephant's-foot
	or	elephant's-foot
	syl	el+e:phant foot
	pos	n.
elephant's-foot	0.
	or	elephant foot
	syl	el+e:phant's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	a monocotyledonous plant, of southern Africa, with a very large starchy tuberous stem, covered in corky scales: family
elephant shrew	0.
	syl	el+e:phant shrew
	pos	n.
	def	any small active African mammal of the family having an elongated nose, large ears, and long hind legs: order (insectivores).
Eleusinian mysteries	0.
	syl	El:eu+sin+i:an mys+ter:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mystical religious festival, held in September at Eleusis in classical times, in which initiates celebrated Persephone, Demeter, and Dionysus.
Eleusis	0.
	syl	E:leu+sis
	pron	<i1lu:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Greece, in Attica about 23 km (14 miles) west of Athens, of which it is now an industrial suburb. Modern Greek name: {Elevs*'is}.
Eleusinian	sub
	head	Eleusis
	syl	El:eu+sin+i:an
	pron	<2elju?!1sini*n>
	pos	n. adj.
el	alt
	head	elev
	or	elev
	syl	el.
elev	0.
	or	el
	syl	elev.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	elevation.
elevate	ety	C15: from Latin *_elev*_are from lev*_are to raise, from levis (adj.) light &- @!el+e@.#!va+to@.ry adj.
elevate	1.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move to a higher place.
elevate	2.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise in rank or status; promote.
elevate	3.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in a cheerful mood; elate.
elevate	4.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on a higher cultural plane; uplift.
	exam	1	to elevate the tone of a conversation.
elevate	5.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise the axis of a gun.
elevate	6.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise the intensity or pitch of (the voice).
elevate	7.
	syl	el+e:vate
	pron	<1eli2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to lift up (the Host) at Mass for adoration.
elevated	1.
	syl	el+e:vat+ed
	pron	<1eli2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	raised to or being at a higher level.
elevated	2.
	syl	el+e:vat+ed
	pron	<1eli2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflated or lofty; exalted.
	exam	1	an elevated opinion of oneself.
elevated	3.
	syl	el+e:vat+ed
	pron	<1eli2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a cheerful mood; elated.
elevated	4.
	syl	el+e:vat+ed
	pron	<1eli2vAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	slightly drunk.
elevation	1.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of elevating or the state of being elevated.
elevation	2.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the height of something above a given or implied place, esp. above sea level.
elevation	3.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised area; height.
elevation	4.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	nobleness or grandeur; loftiness.
	exam	1	elevation of thought.
elevation	5.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing to scale of the external face of a building or structure. Compare { {plan} (sense 3)}, { {ground plan} (sense 1)}.
elevation	6.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the external face of a building or structure.
elevation	7.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballet dancer's ability to leap high.
elevation	8.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the lifting up of the Host at Mass for adoration.
elevation	9.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for { {altitude} (sense 3)}.
elevation	10.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle formed between the muzzle of a gun and the horizontal.
elevation	11.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the angular distance between the plane through a point of observation and an object above it. Compare {{depression} (sense 7)}.
elevation	12.
	syl	el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2eli1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another term for {amelioration}. &- {@!el+e@.#!va+tion+al}
elevator	1.
	syl	el+e:va+tor
	pron	<1eli2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that elevates.
elevator	2.
	syl	el+e:va+tor
	pron	<1eli2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical hoist for raising something, esp. grain or coal, often consisting of a chain of scoops linked together on a conveyor belt.
elevator	3.
	syl	el+e:va+tor
	pron	<1eli2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {lift} (sense 15)}.
elevator	4.
	syl	el+e:va+tor
	pron	<1eli2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a granary equipped with mechanical devices for hoisting grain.
elevator	5.
	syl	el+e:va+tor
	pron	<1eli2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for lifting a part.
elevator	6.
	syl	el+e:va+tor
	pron	<1eli2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a control surface on the tailplane of an aircraft, for making it climb or descend.
eleven	ety	Old English endleofan; related to Old Norse ellefo, Gothic ainlif, Old Frisian andlova, Old High German einlif 
eleven	1.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one.
eleven	2.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 11, XI, etc., representing this number.
eleven	3.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consist?!ing of 11 units.
eleven	4.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a team of 11 players in football, cricket, hockey, etc.
eleven	5.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eleven o'clock}. eleven hours after noon or midnight. {~}
eleven	6.a.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	def	amounting to eleven.
	exam	1	eleven chances.
eleven	6.b.
	syl	e:lev+en
	pron	<i1levN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	have another eleven today.
eleven-plus	0.
	syl	e:lev:en-plus
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an examination, taken in England and Wales by children aged 11 or 12, that selects suitable candidates for grammar schools.
elevenses	0.
	syl	e:lev+en+ses
	pron	<i1levNziz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a light snack, usually with tea or coffee, taken in mid-morning.
eleventh	1.a.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the tenth in order, position, time, etc.; often written 11th.
eleventh	1.b.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	adj.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	the eleventh in succession.
eleventh	2.a.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 11 equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
eleventh	2.b.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an eleventh part.
eleventh	3.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 11 (1/11).
eleventh	4.a.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of one octave plus one fourth.
eleventh	4.b.
	syl	e:lev+enth
	pron	<i1levNT>
	pos	n.
	def	See {eleventh chord}.
eleventh chord	0.
	syl	e:lev+enth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord much used in jazz, consisting of a major or minor triad upon which are superimposed the seventh, ninth, and eleventh above the root.
eleventh hour	0.a.
	syl	e:lev+enth hour
	pos	n.
	def	the latest possible time; last minute.
eleventh hour	0.b.
	syl	e:lev+enth hour
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an eleventh-hour decision.
elevon	ety	C20: from #7elev (#7ator+ailer) #7on 
elevon	0.
	syl	el+e:von
	pron	<1eli2von>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft control surface that combines the functions of an elevator and aileron, usually fitted to tailless or delta-wing aircraft.
Elevs'is	0.
	syl	E:lev+s*'is
	pron	<2elef1sis>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Eleusis}.
elf	ety	Old English @alf; related to Old Norse elfr elf, Middle Low German alf incubus, Latin albus white
elves	infl
	head	elf
	syl	elves
	pron	<elvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elf	1.
	syl	elf
	pron	<elf>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	one of a kind of legendary beings, usually characterized as small, manlike, and mischievous.
elf	2.
	syl	elf
	pron	<elf>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous or whimsical child or girl.
Al Faiyum	alt
	head	El Faiyum
	or	El Faiyum
	syl	Al Fai+y*^um
	pos	n.
El Faiyum	0.
	or	Al Faiyum
	syl	El Fai+y*^um
	pron	<el> <fI1ju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Egypt: a site of towns going back at least to the 12th dynasty. Pop.: 167700 (1974 est.).
El Ferrol	0.
	syl	El Fer+rol
	qual	Spanish
	def	el fe#!rrol) a port in NW Spain, on the Atlantic: fortified naval base, with a deep natural harbour. Pop.: 87736 (1970). Official name (since 1939): {El Fer+rol del Cau+di+llo} (del ka$u#!$di$yo).
elvish	alt
	head	elfish
	or	elfish
	syl	elv+ish
	pron	<1elviS>
	pos	adj.
elfish	1.
	or	elvish
	syl	elf+ish
	pron	<1elfiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {elfin}. of, relating to, or like an elf or elves; charmingly mischievous or sprightly; impish. {~}
elfish	2.
	or	elvish
	syl	elf+ish
	pron	<1elfiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	the supposed language of elves. &- {#!elf+ish+ly} {#!elv+ish+ly}
elfishness	sub
	head	elfish
	or	elvishness
	syl	elf+ish+ness
	pos	n.
elvishness	sub
	head	elfish
	or	elfishness
	syl	elv+ish+ness
	pos	n.
elfland	0.
	syl	elf+land
	pron	<1elf2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fairyland}.
elflock	0.
	syl	elf+lock
	pron	<1elf2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a lock of hair, fancifully regarded as having been tangled by the elves.
Elgar	0.
	syl	El:gar
	pron	<1elga:>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.ward (William) }. 1857-1934, English composer, whose works include the (1899), the oratorio (1900), two symphonies, a cello concerto, and a violin concerto.
Elgin marbles	0.
	syl	El:gin mar+bles
	pron	<1elgin>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of 5th-century #7b.c. Greek sculptures originally decorating the Parthenon in Athens, brought to England by Thomas Bruce, seventh Earl of Elgin (1766-1841), and now at the British Museum.
El Giza	0.
	syl	El G*^i:za
	pron	<el> <1gEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Egypt, on the W bank of the Nile opposite Cairo: nearby are the Great Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu) and the Sphinx. Pop.: 853700 (1974 est.).
Mount	infl
	head	Elgon
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Elgon	0.
	syl	El+gon
	pron	<1elgon>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in E Africa, on the Kenya-Uganda border. Height: 4321 m (14178 ft.).
El Greco	0.
	syl	El Gre:co
	pron	<el> <1grek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1541-1614, Spanish painter, noted for his elongated human forms and dramatic use of colour.
Eli	0.
	syl	E:li
	pron	<1ElI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the highest priest at Shiloh and teacher of Samuel (I Samuel 1-3).
Elia	H1.0.
	syl	E:li:a
	pron	<1Eli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW Greece, in the W Peloponnese: in ancient times most of the region formed the state of Elis. Pop.: 165056 (1971). Area: 2681 sq. km (1046 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Il*'ia}.
Elia	H2.0.
	syl	E:li:a
	pron	<1Eli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the pen name of (Charles) {Lamb}.
Elias	0.
	syl	E:li:as
	pron	<i1lI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the Douay spelling of {Elijah}.
elicit	ety	C17: from Latin *_elicere to lure forth, from licere to entice
elicit	1.
	syl	e:lic+it
	pron	<i1lisit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give rise to; evoke.
	exam	1	to elicit a sharp retort.
elicit	2.
	syl	e:lic+it
	pron	<i1lisit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to light.
	exam	1	to elicit the truth.
elicitable	sub
	head	elicit
	syl	e:1lic+it+a:ble
	pos	adj.
elicitation	sub
	head	elicit
	syl	e:2lic:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
elicitor	sub
	head	elicit
	syl	e:1lic:i+tor
	pos	n.
elide	ety	C16: from Latin *_el*_idere to knock, from laedere to hit, wound
elide	0.
	syl	e:lide
	pron	<i1lId>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo elision.
elidible	sub
	head	elide
	syl	e:1lid+i:ble
	pos	adj.
eligible	ety	C15: from Late Latin *_eligibilis able to be chosen, from *_eligere to #7elect 
eligible	1.
	syl	el:i+gi:ble
	pron	<1eliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit, worthy, or qualified, as for an office or function.
eligible	2.
	syl	el:i+gi:ble
	pron	<1eliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	desirable and worthy of being chosen, esp. as a spouse.
	exam	1	an eligible young man.
eligibility	sub
	head	eligible
	syl	el:i+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
eligibly	sub
	head	eligible
	syl	el:i+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
Elijah	0.
	syl	E:li:jah
	pron	<i1lIJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century #7b.c., who was persecuted for denouncing Ahab and Jezebel. (I Kings 17-21: 21; II Kings 1-2:18).
Elik'on	0.
	syl	E:li+k*'on
	pron	<eli1kcn>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Helicon}.
eliminate	ety	C16: from Latin *_el*_imin*_are to turn out of the house, from e- out+ l*_imen threshold
eliminate	1.
	syl	e:lim:i+nate
	pron	<i1limi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or take out; get rid of.
eliminate	2.
	syl	e:lim:i+nate
	pron	<i1limi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject as trivial or irrelevant; omit from consideration.
eliminate	3.
	syl	e:lim:i+nate
	pron	<i1limi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a competitor, team, etc.) from a contest, usually by defeat.
eliminate	4.
	syl	e:lim:i+nate
	pron	<i1limi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to murder in a cold-blooded manner.
eliminate	5.
	syl	e:lim:i+nate
	pron	<i1limi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to expel (waste matter) from the body.
eliminate	6.
	syl	e:lim:i+nate
	pron	<i1limi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to remove (an unknown variable) from two or more simultaneous equations.
eliminable	sub
	head	eliminate
	syl	e:1lim:i+na:ble
	pos	adj.
eliminability	sub
	head	eliminate
	syl	e:2lim:i+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
eliminant	sub
	head	eliminate
	syl	e:1lim:i+nant
	pos	n.
elimination	sub
	head	eliminate
	syl	e:2lim:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
eliminative	sub
	head	eliminate
	or	eliminatory
	syl	e:1lim:i+na+tive
	pos	adj.
eliminatory	sub
	head	eliminate
	or	eliminative
	syl	e:1lim:i+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
eliminator	sub
	head	eliminate
	syl	e:1lim:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
George	1.
	head	Eliot
	syl	George
	def	pen name of 1819-80, English novelist, noted for her analysis of provincial Victorian society. Her best-known novels include (1859), (1860), (1861), and (1872).
Eliot	2.
	syl	El:i:ot
	pron	<1eli*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1592-1632, English statesman, a leader of parliamentary opposition to Charles I.
T (homas) S (tearns) 	3.
	head	Eliot
	syl	T (homas) S (tearns) .
	def	1888-1965, British poet, dramatist, and critic, born in the U.S. His poetry includes (1917), (1922), (1930), and (1944). Among his verse plays are (1935), (1939), (1950), and (1954): Nobel prize for literature 1948.
Elis	0.
	syl	E:lis
	pron	<1Elis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city-state of SW Greece, in the NW Peloponnese: site of the ancient Olympic games.
Elisabeth	0.
	syl	E:lis:a:beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Elizabeth} %2 (sense 1).
Elisabethville	0.
	syl	E:lis:a+beth+ville
	pron	<i1liz*b*T2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Lubumbashi}.
Elisavetgrad	0.
	syl	E:li+sa+vet+grad
	pron	Russian <jiliza1vjetgr*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1924) of {Kirovograd}.
Elisavetpol	0.
	syl	E:li+sa+vet+pol
	pron	Russian <jiliza1vjetp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1920) of {Kirovabad}.
Elisha	0.
	syl	E:li:sha
	pron	<i1lIS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 9th century #7b.c.: successor of Elijah (II Kings 3-9).
elision	ety	C16: from Latin *_el*_isi*_o, from *_el*_idere to #7elide 
elision	0.
	syl	e:li+sion
	pron	<i1liZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	omission of a syllable or vowel at the beginning or end of a word, esp. when a word ending with a vowel is next to one beginning with a vowel.
elite	ety	C18: from French, from Old French eslit chosen, from eslire to choose, from Latin *_eligere to #7elect 
'elite	alt
	head	elite
	or	elite
	syl	*'e:lite
	pron	<i1lEt>, <A->
	pos	n.
elite	1.
	or	'elite
	syl	e:lite
	pron	<i1lEt>, <A->
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	the most powerful, rich, gifted, or educated members of a group, community, etc.
elite	2.
	or	'elite
	syl	e:lite
	pron	<i1lEt>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	a typewriter typesize having 12 characters to the inch.
elite	3.
	or	'elite
	syl	e:lite
	pron	<i1lEt>, <A->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for an elite; exclusive.
elitism	1.a.
	syl	e:lit+ism
	pron	<i1lEtiz*m>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that society should be governed by a select group of gifted and highly educated individuals.
elitism	1.b.
	syl	e:lit+ism
	pron	<i1lEtiz*m>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	such government.
elitism	2.
	syl	e:lit+ism
	pron	<i1lEtiz*m>, <A->
	pos	n.
	def	pride in or awareness of being one of an elite group.
elitist	sub
	head	elitism
	syl	e:1lit+ist
	pos	n.
elixir	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic al iks*_ir the elixir, probably from Greek x*_erion powder used for drying wounds, from x*_eros dry
elixir	1.
	syl	e:lix+ir
	pron	<i1liks*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alchemical preparation supposed to be capable of prolonging life indefinitely ({elixir of life}) or of transmuting base metals into gold.
elixir	2.
	syl	e:lix+ir
	pron	<i1liks*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that purports to be a sovereign remedy; panacea.
elixir	3.
	syl	e:lix+ir
	pron	<i1liks*>
	pos	n.
	def	an underlying principle; quintessence.
elixir	4.
	syl	e:lix+ir
	pron	<i1liks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid containing a medicinal drug with syrup, glycerin, or alcohol added to mask its unpleasant taste.
Eliz	0.
	syl	Eliz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Elizabethan.
Elizabeth	H1.1.
	syl	E:liz:a+beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE New Jersey, on Newark Bay. Pop.: 110303 (1973 est.).
Elizabeth	H1.2.
	syl	E:liz:a+beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE South Australia, near Adelaide. Pop.: 33389 (1971).
Elizabeth	H2.1.
	syl	E:liz:a:beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the wife of Zacharias, mother of John the Baptist, and kinswoman of the Virgin Mary.
Elizabeth	H2.2.
	syl	E:liz:a:beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name 1843-1916, queen of Rumania (1881-1914) and author.
Elizabeth	H2.3.
	syl	E:liz:a:beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	def	Russian name 1709-62, empress of Russia (1741-62); daughter of Peter the Great.
Saint	4.
	head	Elizabeth
	syl	Saint.
	def	1207-31, Hungarian princess who devoted herself to charity and asceticism. Feast day: Nov. 19.
Elizabeth	H2.5.
	syl	E:liz:a:beth
	pron	<i1liz*b*T>
	pos	n.
	def	title ; original name Lady born 1900, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936-52) as the wife of George VI; mother of Elizabeth II.
Elizabeth I	0.
	syl	E:liz:a:beth I
	pos	n.
	def	1533-1603, queen of England (1558-1603); daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. She established the Church of England (1559) and put an end to Catholic plots, notably by executing Mary Queen of Scots (1587) and defeating the Spanish Armada (1588). Her reign was notable for commercial growth, maritime expansion, and the flourishing of literature, music, and architecture.
Elizabeth II	0.
	syl	E:liz:a:beth II
	pos	n.
	def	born 1926, queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland since 1952; daughter of George VI.
Elizabethan	1.
	syl	E:liz:a+be:than
	pron	<i2liz*1bET*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to England or its culture in the age of Elizabeth I or II.
Elizabethan	2.
	syl	E:liz:a+be:than
	pron	<i2liz*1bET*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a style of architecture used in England during the reign of Elizabeth I, characterized by moulded and sculptured ornament based on German and Flemish models.
Elizabethan	3.
	syl	E:liz:a+be:than
	pron	<i2liz*1bET*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lived in England during the reign of Elizabeth I.
Elizabethan sonnet	0.
	syl	E:liz:a+be:than son+net
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Shakespearean sonnet}.
elk	ety	Old English eolh; related to Old Norse elgr, Old High German elaho, Latin alc*_es, Greek alk*_e, elaphos deer
elks	infl
	head	elk
	or	elk
	syl	elks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elk	infl
	or	elks
	syl	elk.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elk	1.
	syl	elk
	pron	<elk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large deer, of N Europe and Asia, having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in North America, where it is called a moose.
American elk	2.
	head	elk
	syl	American elk.
	def	another name for {wapiti}.
elk	3.
	syl	elk
	pron	<elk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout pliable waterproof leather made from calfskin or horsehide.
El Khalil	0.
	syl	El Kha+lil
	pron	<@l> <xo1lEl>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name for {Hebron}.
elkhound	0.
	syl	elk+hound
	pron	<1elk2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful breed of dog with a thick grey coat and tightly curled tail. Also called: {Norwegian elkhound}.
ell	ety	Old English eln the forearm (the measure originally being from the elbow to the fingertips); related to Old High German elina, Latin ulna, Greek *_olen*_e 
ell	H1.0.
	syl	ell
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete unit of length equal to approximately 45 inches.
ell	ety	C20: a spelling of L, indicating a right angle
ell	H2.1.
	syl	ell
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	def	an extension to a building, usually at right angles and located at one end.
ell	H2.2.
	syl	ell
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe fitting, pipe, or tube with a sharp right-angle bend.
Ell'as	0.
	syl	El+l*'as
	pron	<e1las>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Greece}.
Ellesmere Island	0.
	syl	Elles+mere Is+land
	pron	<1elzmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Canadian island in the Arctic Ocean: part of the Northwest Territories; mountainous, with many glaciers. Area: 212688 sq. km (82119 sq. miles).
Ellesmere Port	0.
	syl	Elles+mere Port
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW England, in NW Cheshire on the Manchester Ship Canal. Pop.: 61556 (1971).
Ellice Islands	0.
	syl	El+lice Is+lands
	pron	<1elis>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name (until 1975) of {Tuvalu}.
Duke	infl
	head	Ellington
	syl	Duke
	pos	n.
Ellington	0.
	syl	El:ling:ton
	pron	<1eliGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of 1899-1974, U.S. jazz composer, pianist, and con?!ductor, famous for such works as and
ellipse	ety	C18: back formation from #7ellipsis 
ellipse	0.
	syl	el+lipse
	pron	<i1lips>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed conic section shaped like a flattened circle and formed by an inclined plane that does not cut the base of the cone. Standard equation.
	exam	1	x
ellipsis	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek elleipsis omission, from elleipein to leave out, from leipein to leave
ellipses	infl
	head	ellipsis
	syl	el+lip+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ellipsis	1.
	syl	el+lip+sis
	pron	<i1lipsis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eclipsis}. omission of parts of a word or sentence.
ellipsis	2.
	syl	el+lip+sis
	pron	<i1lipsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a sequence of three dots (&e) indicating an omission in text.
ellipsoid	0.a.
	syl	el+lip+soid
	pron	<i1lipscid>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric surface, symmetrical about the three coordinate axes, whose plane sections are ellipses or circles. Standard equation.
	exam	1	x
ellipsoid	0.b.
	syl	el+lip+soid
	pron	<i1lipscid>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid having this shape.
	exam	1	the earth is an ellipsoid.
ellipsoidal	sub
	head	ellipsoid
	syl	el+lip+soi+dal
	pron	<ilip1scidL>, <2el->
	pos	adj.
elliptical	1.
	syl	el+lip+ti+cal
	pron	<i1liptikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having the shape of an ellipse.
elliptical	2.
	syl	el+lip+ti+cal
	pron	<i1liptikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resulting from ellipsis.
elliptical	3.a.
	syl	el+lip+ti+cal
	pron	<i1liptikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	very condensed or concise, often so as to be obscure or ambiguous.
elliptical	3.b.
	syl	el+lip+ti+cal
	pron	<i1liptikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	circumlocutory or long-winded. {~} Also (for senses 1 and 2): {el+lip+tic}. &- {el+#!lip+ti+cal+ly}
ellipticalness	sub
	head	elliptical
	syl	el+1lip+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
elliptic geometry	0.
	syl	el+lip+tic ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Riemannian geometry}.
ellipticity	0.
	syl	el+lip+ti+ci:ty
	pron	<ilip1tisiti>, <2el->
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of deviation from a circle or sphere of an elliptical or ellipsoidal shape or path, measured as the ratio of the major to the minor axes.
Alexander John	1.
	head	Ellis
	syl	Al:ex:an:der John.
	def	1814-90, English philologist: made the first systematic survey of the phonology of British dialects.
(Henry) Havelock	2.
	head	Ellis
	syl	(Henry) Have:lock.
	def	1859-1939, English essayist: author of works on the psychology of sex.
elm	ety	Old English elm; related to Old Norse almr, Old High German elm, Latin ulmus 
elm	1.
	syl	elm
	pron	<elm>
	pos	n.
	def	any ulmaceous tree of the genus occurring in the N hemisphere, having serrated leaves and winged fruits (samaras): cultivated for shade, ornament, and timber.
elm	2.
	syl	elm
	pron	<elm>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard heavy wood of this tree.
elm	xref
	syl	elm
	pron	<elm>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {slippery elm, wahoo%1, wych-elm}.
Al Mansurah	alt
	head	El Mansura
	or	El Mansura
	syl	Al Man+su+rah
	pos	n.
El Mansura	0.
	or	Al Mansurah
	syl	El Man+su+ra
	pron	<el> <m@n1su*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Egypt: scene of a battle (1250) in which the Crusaders were defeated by the Mamelukes and Louis IX of France was captured; cotton-manufacturing centre. Pop.: 232400 (1974 est.).
El Minya	0.
	syl	El Min+ya
	pron	<el> <1minj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river port in central Egypt on the Nile. Pop.: 122100 (1970 est.).
El Misti	0.
	syl	El Mis+ti
	pron	<el> <1mEstE>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in S Peru, in the Andes. Height: 5822 m (19096 ft.).
El Obeid	0.
	syl	El O:beid
	pron	<el> <*u1bAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Sudan, in Kordofan province: scene of the defeat of a British and Egyptian army by the Mahdi (1883). Pop.: 89789 (1973).
elocution	ety	C15: from Latin *_eloc*_uti*_o a speaking out, from *_eloqu*_i, from loqu*_i to speak
elocution	0.
	syl	el:o+cu+tion
	pron	<2el*1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of public speaking, esp. of voice production, delivery, and gesture.
elocutionary	sub
	head	elocution
	syl	el:o+1cu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
elocutionist	sub
	head	elocution
	syl	el:o+1cu+tion+ist
	pos	n.
Elohim	ety	C17: from Hebrew 'El*_ohim, plural of 'El*_oah God; probably related to 'El God
Elohim	0.
	syl	E:lo+him
	pron	<e1l*uhim>, <2el*u1hEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew word for God or gods.
Elohist	0.
	syl	E:lo+hist
	pron	<e1l*uhist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the author or authors of one of the four main strands of text of the Pentateuch, identified chiefly by the use of the word for God instead of (Jehovah).
eloign	ety	C16: from Anglo-French esloigner to go far away; related to Latin long*_e (adv.) far; compare #7elongate 
eloin	alt
	head	eloign
	or	eloign
	syl	e:loin
	pron	<i1lcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
eloign	0.
	or	eloin
	syl	e:loign
	pron	<i1lcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to remove (oneself, property, etc.) to a distant place.
eloigner	sub
	head	eloign
	or	eloiner
	syl	e:1loign+er
	pos	n.
eloiner	sub
	head	eloign
	or	eloigner
	syl	e:1loin+er
	pos	n.
eloignment	sub
	head	eloign
	or	eloinment
	syl	e:1loign+ment
	pos	n.
eloinment	sub
	head	eloign
	or	eloignment
	syl	e:1loin+ment
	pos	n.
elongate	ety	C16: from Late Latin *_elong*_are to keep at a distance, from *_e- away+Latin long*_e (adv.) far, but also later: to lengthen, as if from *_e-+ Latin longus (adj.) long
elongate	1.
	syl	e:lon+gate
	pron	<1EloGgAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become longer; stretch.
elongate	2.
	syl	e:lon+gate
	pron	<1EloGgAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	long and narrow; slender.
	exam	1	elongate leaves.
elongate	3.
	syl	e:lon+gate
	pron	<1EloGgAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	length?!ened or tapered.
elongative	sub
	head	elongate
	syl	e:lon+2ga+tive
	pos	adj.
elongation	1.
	syl	e:lon+ga+tion
	pron	<2EloG1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of elongating or state of being elongated; lengthening.
elongation	2.
	syl	e:lon+ga+tion
	pron	<2EloG1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is elongated.
elongation	3.
	syl	e:lon+ga+tion
	pron	<2EloG1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the difference between the celestial longitude of the sun and that of a planet or the moon.
elope	ety	C16: from Anglo-French aloper, perhaps from Middle Dutch l*_open to run; see #7lope 
elope	0.
	syl	e:lope
	pron	<i1l*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run away secretly with a lover, esp. in order to marry.
elopement	sub
	head	elope
	syl	e:1lope+ment
	pos	n.
eloper	sub
	head	elope
	syl	e:1lop+er
	pos	n.
eloquence	1.
	syl	el:o+quence
	pron	<1el*kw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	ease in using language to best effect.
eloquence	2.
	syl	el:o+quence
	pron	<1el*kw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	powerful and effective language.
eloquence	3.
	syl	el:o+quence
	pron	<1el*kw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being persuasive or moving.
eloquent	ety	C14: from Latin *_eloqu*_ens, from *_eloqu*_i to speak out, from loqu*_i to speak
eloquent	1.
	syl	el:o+quent
	pron	<1el*kw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech, writing, etc.
	def	characterized by fluency and persuasiveness.
eloquent	2.
	syl	el:o+quent
	pron	<1el*kw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	visibly or vividly expressive, as of an emotion.
	exam	1	an eloquent yawn.
eloquently	sub
	head	eloquent
	syl	el:o+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
eloquentness	sub
	head	eloquent
	syl	el:o+quent+ness
	pos	n.
El Paso	0.
	syl	El Pas:o
	pron	<el> <1p@s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Texas, on the Rio Grande opposite Ciudad Ju*'arez, Mexico. Pop.: 353226 (1973 est.).
El Salvador	0.
	syl	El Sal+va+dor
	pron	<el> <1s@lv*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in Central America, on the Pacific: colonized by the Spanish from 1524; declared independence in 1841, becoming a republic in 1856. It consists of coastal lowlands rising to a central plateau. Coffee constitutes about half of the total exports. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: col*'on. Capital: San Salvador. Pop.: 3549260 (1971). Area: 21330 sq. km (8236 sq. miles).
El Salvadoran	sub
	head	El Salvador
	or	El Salvadorian
	syl	El Sal+va+1dor+an
	pos	adj. n.
El Salvadorian	sub
	head	El Salvador
	or	El Salvadoran
	syl	El Sal+va+1do+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Elsan	ety	C20: from the initials of E. L. Jackson, the manu?!facturer+#7san (#7itation) 
Elsan	0.
	syl	El+san
	pron	<1els@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of portable lavatory in which chemicals are used to kill bacteria and deodorize the sludge.
Elsass	0.
	syl	El+sass
	pron	<1elzas>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Alsace}.
Elsass-Lothringen	0.
	syl	El:sass-Lo:thring+en
	pron	<1elzas> <1lo:triG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Alsace-Lorraine}.
else	ety	Old English elles, genitive of el- strange, foreign; related to Old High German eli- other, Gothic alja, Latin alius, Greek allos #e Usage. The possessive of the expressions anybody else, everybody else, nobody else, etc., is formed by adding 's to else: this must be somebody else's letter. Who else is an exception in that whose else is an acceptable alternative to who else's: whose else can it be?? or who else's can it be?? Careful writers and speakers avoid whose else's since it contains two possessives, one of which is redundant.
else	1.
	syl	else
	pron	<els>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	an interrogative
	def	in addition; more.
	exam	1	there is nobody else here.
else	2.
	syl	else
	pron	<els>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	an interrogative
	def	other; different.
	exam	1	where else could he be??
else	3.a.
	syl	else
	pron	<els>
	pos	adv.
	usage	an interrogative
	def	if not, then.
	exam	1	go away or else I won't finish my work today.
else	3.b.
	syl	else
	pron	<els>
	pos	adv.
	usage	an interrogative
	def	or something terrible will result: used as a threat.
	exam	1	sit down, or else&!
elsewhere	ety	Old English elles hw*_@ar; see #7else, where 
elsewhere	0.
	syl	else+where
	pron	<2els1we*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or to another place; somewhere else.
Elsinore	0.
	syl	El+si+nore
	pron	<1elsi2nc:>, <2elsi1nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Helsingo@b/r}.
ELT	0.
	syl	ELT
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	European letter telegram.
Paul	infl
	head	'Eluard
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
'Eluard	0.
	syl	*'E:lu:ard
	pron	French <A1l$ha:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1952, French surrealist poet, noted for his political and love poems.
elucidate	ety	C16: from Late Latin *_el*_ucid*_are to enlighten; see #7lucid 
elucidate	0.
	syl	e:lu+ci+date
	pron	<i1lu:si2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make clear (something obscure or difficult); clarify.
elucidation	sub
	head	elucidate
	syl	e:2lu+ci+1da+tion
	pos	n.
elucidative	sub
	head	elucidate
	or	elucidatory
	syl	e:1lu+ci+2da+tive
	pos	adj.
elucidatory	sub
	head	elucidate
	or	elucidative
	syl	e:1lu+ci+2da+to:ry
	pos	adj.
elucidator	sub
	head	elucidate
	syl	e:1lu+ci+2da+tor
	pos	n.
elude	ety	C16: from Latin *_el*_udere to deceive, from l*_udere to play
elude	1.
	syl	e:lude
	pron	<i1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape or avoid (capture, one's pursuers, etc.), esp. by cunning.
elude	2.
	syl	e:lude
	pron	<i1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to avoid fulfilment of (a responsibility, obligation, etc.); evade.
elude	3.
	syl	e:lude
	pron	<i1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape discovery, or understanding by; baffle.
	exam	1	the solution eluded her.
eluder	sub
	head	elude
	syl	e:1lud+er
	pos	n.
elusion	sub
	head	elude
	syl	e:lu+sion
	pron	<i1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
eluant	alt
	head	eluent
	or	eluent
	syl	el:u+ant
	pron	<1elju:*nt>
	pos	n.
eluent	0.
	or	eluant
	syl	el:u+ent
	pron	<1elju:*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a solvent used for eluting.
Elul	0.
	syl	E:lul
	pron	Hebrew. <e1lu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the twelfth month of the civil year and the sixth of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in August and September.
elusive	1.
	syl	e:lu+sive
	pron	<i1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to catch.
	exam	1	an elusive thief.
elusive	2.
	syl	e:lu+sive
	pron	<i1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	preferring or living in solitude and anonymity.
elusive	3.
	syl	e:lu+sive
	pron	<i1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to remember.
	exam	1	an elusive thought.
elusive	4.
	syl	e:lu+sive
	pron	<i1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	avoiding the issue; evasive.
	exam	1	an elusive answer.
elusively	sub
	head	elusive
	syl	e:1lu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
elusiveness	sub
	head	elusive
	syl	e:1lu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
elute	ety	C18: from Latin *_el*_utus rinsed out, from *_eluere to wash clean, from luere to wash, #7lave  &- e@.#!lu+tion n.
elute	0.
	syl	e:lute
	pron	<E1lu:t>, <i1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash out (a substance) by the action of a solvent, as in chromatography.
elutriate	ety	C18: from Latin *_el*_utri*_are to wash out, from *_eluere, from *_e- out+ lavere to wash &- e@.#!lu+tri+ant n. ?- e@.@!lu+tri@.#!a+tion n.
elutriate	0.
	syl	e:lu+tri+ate
	pron	<i1lu:tri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purify or separate (a substance or mixture) by washing and straining or decanting.
elutriator	sub
	head	elutriate
	syl	e:1lu+tri:2a+tor
	pos	n.
eluviation	ety	C20: from #7eluvium 
eluviation	0.
	syl	e:lu+vi:a+tion
	pron	<i2lu:vi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which material suspended in water is removed from one layer of soil to another by the action of rainfall or chemical decomposition.
eluvium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin *_eluere to wash out
eluvia	infl
	head	eluvium
	syl	e:lu+vi:a
	pron	<-vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eluvium	0.
	syl	e:lu+vi:um
	pron	<i1lu:vi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of sand, silt, etc.: a product of the erosion of rocks that has remained in its place of origin.
eluvial	sub
	head	eluvium
	syl	e:1lu+vi:al
	pos	adj.
elver	ety	C17: variant of eelfare migration of young eels, literally: eel-journey; see #7eel, fare 
elver	0.
	syl	el+ver
	pron	<1elv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young eel, esp. one migrating up a river from the sea. See also {leptocephalus}.
elves	0.
	syl	elves
	pron	<elvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {elf}.
elvish	0.
	syl	elv+ish
	pron	<1elviS>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {elfish}.
Ely	1.
	syl	E:ly
	pron	<1Eli>
	pos	n.
	def	a cathedral city in E England, in E Cambridgeshire on the River Ouse. Pop.: 9969 (1971).
Isle of	2.
	head	Ely
	syl	Isle of.
	def	a former county of E England, part of Cambridgeshire since 1965.
Elyot	0.
	syl	El:y:ot
	pron	<1eli*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. ??1490-1546, English scholar and diplomat; author of (1531), a treatise in English on education.
'Elys'ee	0.
	syl	*'E:ly+s*'ee
	pron	<2AlE1zA>
	pos	n.
	def	a palace in Paris, in the Champs Elys*'ees: official residence of the president of France.
Elysian	1.
	syl	E:ly+si:an
	pron	<i1lizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Elysium.
Elysian	2.
	syl	E:ly+si:an
	pron	<i1lizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	delightful; glorious; blissful.
Elysium	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek *_Elusion pedion Elysian (that is, blessed) fields
Elysium	1.
	syl	E:ly+si:um
	pron	<i1lizi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Elysian fields}. the dwelling place of the blessed after death. See also {Islands of the Blessed}.
Elysium	2.
	syl	E:ly+si:um
	pron	<i1lizi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or place of perfect bliss.
elytron	ety	C18: from Greek elutron sheath, covering
elytrum	alt
	head	elytron
	or	elytron
	syl	el:y+trum
	pron	<1elitr*m>
	pos	n.
elytra	infl
	head	elytron
	syl	el:y+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
elytron	0.
	or	elytrum
	syl	el:y+tron
	pron	<1eli2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the horny front wings of beetles and some other insects, which cover and protect the hind wings.
elytroid	sub
	head	elytron
	or	elytrous
	syl	el:y+2troid
	pos	adj.
elytrous	sub
	head	elytron
	or	elytroid
	syl	el:y+trous
	pos	adj.
em	1.
	syl	em
	pron	<em>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	Also called: {mutton, mut}. the square of a body of any size of type, used as a unit of measurement.
em	2.
	syl	em
	pron	<em>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	Also called: {pica em, pica}. a unit of measurement used in printing, equal to one sixth of an inch.
em-	0.
	syl	em-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {en-%1} and {en-%2} before and
'em	0.
	syl	'em
	pron	<*m>
	pos	pron.
	def	an informal variant of {them}.
emaciate	ety	C17: from Latin *_emaci*_are to make lean, from macer thin
emaciate	0.
	syl	e:ma+ci+ate
	pron	<i1mAsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to become or cause to become abnormally thin.
emaciation	sub
	head	emaciate
	syl	e:2ma+ci:1a+tion
	pos	n.
emanate	ety	C18: from Latin *_em*_an*_are to flow out, from m*_an*_are to flow
emanate	1.
	syl	em:a+nate
	pron	<1em*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to issue or proceed from or as from a source.
emanate	2.
	syl	em:a+nate
	pron	<1em*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send forth; emit.
emanative	sub
	head	emanate
	syl	em:a+na+tive
	pron	<1em*n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
emanator	sub
	head	emanate
	syl	em:a+2na+tor
	pos	n.
emanatory	sub
	head	emanate
	syl	em:a+na+to:ry
	pron	<1em*?!2nAt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
emanation	1.
	syl	em:a+na+tion
	pron	<2em*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of emanat?!ing.
emanation	2.
	syl	em:a+na+tion
	pron	<2em*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that emanates or is produced; effusion.
emanation	3.
	syl	em:a+na+tion
	pron	<2em*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gaseous product of radioactive decay, such as radon.
emanational	sub
	head	emanation
	syl	em:a+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
emancipate	ety	C17: from Latin *_emancip*_are to give independence (to a son), from mancip*_are to transfer property, from manceps a purchaser; see #7manciple 
emancipate	1.
	syl	e:man+ci+pate
	pron	<i1m@nsi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from restriction or restraint, esp. social or legal restraint.
emancipate	2.
	syl	e:man+ci+pate
	pron	<i1m@nsi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to free from the inhibitions imposed by conventional morality.
emancipate	3.
	syl	e:man+ci+pate
	pron	<i1m@nsi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to liberate (a slave) from bondage.
emancipative	sub
	head	emancipate
	syl	e:1man+ci+2pa+tive
	pos	adj.
emancipatory	sub
	head	emancipate
	syl	e:man+ci+pa+to:ry
	pron	<i1m@nsip*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
emancipation	1.
	syl	e:man+ci+pa+tion
	pron	<i2m@nsi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of freeing or state of being freed; liberation.
emancipation	2.
	syl	e:man+ci+pa+tion
	pron	<i2m@nsi1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	freedom from inhibition and convention.
emancipationist	sub
	head	emancipation
	syl	e:2man+ci+1pa+tion+ist
	pos	n.
emarginate	ety	C17: from Latin *_emargin*_are to deprive of its edge, from marg*_o #7margin 
emarginated	alt
	head	emarginate
	or	emarginate
	syl	e:mar+gi+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
emarginate	0.
	or	emarginated
	syl	e:mar+gi+nate
	pron	<i1ma:Ji2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a notched tip or edge.
	exam	1	emarginate leaves.
emarginately	sub
	head	emarginate
	syl	e:1mar+gi+2nate+ly
	pos	adv.
emargination	sub
	head	emarginate
	syl	e:2mar+gi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
emasculate	ety	C17: from Latin *_emascul*_are, from masculus male; see #7masculine 
emasculate	1.
	syl	e:mas+cu+late
	pron	<i1m@skju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the testicles of; castrate; geld.
emasculate	2.
	syl	e:mas+cu+late
	pron	<i1m@skju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of vigour, effectiveness, etc.
emasculate	3.
	syl	e:mas+cu+late
	pron	<i1m@skjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	castrated; gelded.
emasculate	4.
	syl	e:mas+cu+late
	pron	<i1m@skjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	de?!prived of strength, effectiveness, etc.
emasculation	sub
	head	emasculate
	syl	e:2mas+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
emasculative	sub
	head	emasculate
	or	emasculatory
	syl	e:1mas+cu+la+tive
	pos	adj.
emasculatory	sub
	head	emasculate
	or	emasculative
	syl	e:1mas+cu+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
emasculator	sub
	head	emasculate
	syl	e:1mas+cu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
embalm	ety	C13: from Old French embaumer; see #7balm 
embalm	1.
	syl	em+balm
	pron	<im1ba:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a dead body) with preservatives, as by injecting formaldehyde into the blood vessels, to retard putrefaction.
embalm	2.
	syl	em+balm
	pron	<im1ba:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve or cherish the memory of.
embalm	3.
	syl	em+balm
	pron	<im1ba:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to give a sweet fragrance to.
embalmer	sub
	head	embalm
	syl	em+1balm+er
	pos	n.
embalmment	sub
	head	embalm
	syl	em+1balm+ment
	pos	n.
embank	0.
	syl	em+bank
	pron	<im1b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect, enclose, or confine (a waterway, road, etc.) with an embankment.
embankment	0.
	syl	em+bank+ment
	pron	<im1b@Gkm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a man-made ridge of earth or stone that carries a road or railway or confines a waterway. See also { {levee%1.}}
embargo	ety	C16: from Spanish, from embargar, from Latin #7im -#7+ barra {#7bar %1}
embargoes	infl
	head	embargo
	syl	em+bar+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embargo	1.
	syl	em+bar+go
	pron	<em1ba:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a government order prohibiting the departure or arrival of merchant ships in its ports.
embargo	2.
	syl	em+bar+go
	pron	<em1ba:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any legal stoppage of commerce.
	exam	1	an embargo on arms shipments.
embargo	3.
	syl	em+bar+go
	pron	<em1ba:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a restraint, hindrance, or prohibition.
embargoes	infl
	head	embargo
	syl	em+bar+goes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
embargoing	infl
	head	embargo
	syl	em+bar+go+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
embargoed	infl
	head	embargo
	syl	em+bar+goed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
embargo	4.
	syl	em+bar+go
	pron	<em1ba:g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay an embargo upon.
embargo	5.
	syl	em+bar+go
	pron	<em1ba:g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize for use by the state.
embark	ety	C16: via French from Old Proven*,cal embarcar, from #7em -+ barca boat, #7barque  &- @!em+bar+#!ka+tion n. &- em+#!bark+ment n.
embark	1.
	syl	em+bark
	pron	<em1ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to board (a ship or aircraft).
embark	2.
	syl	em+bark
	pron	<em1ba:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to commence or engage (in) a new project, venture, etc.
embarras de richesses	ety	literally: embarrassment of riches
embarras de richesses	0.
	syl	em+bar+ras de rich+esses
	pron	French. <*~abara d* ri1Ses>
	pos	n.
	def	a superfluous abundance of options, from which one finds it difficult to select. Also called: {em+bar+ras de choix} (d$$ #!#swa).
embarrass	ety	C17 (in the sense: to impede): via French and Spanish from Italian imbarrazzare, from imbarrare to confine within bars; see #7en -%1#7, {#7bar %1}
embarrass	1.
	syl	em+bar+rass
	pron	<im1b@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to feel or cause to feel confusion or self-consciousness; disconcert; fluster.
embarrass	2.
	syl	em+bar+rass
	pron	<im1b@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to involve in financial difficulties.
embarrass	3.
	syl	em+bar+rass
	pron	<im1b@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make difficult; complicate.
embarrass	4.
	syl	em+bar+rass
	pron	<im1b@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to impede; obstruct; hamper.
embarrassing	sub
	head	embarrass
	syl	em+1bar+rass+ing
	pos	adj.
embarrassingly	sub
	head	embarrass
	syl	em+1bar+rass+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
embarrassment	1.
	syl	em+bar+rass+ment
	pron	<im1b@r*sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being embarrassed.
embarrassment	2.
	syl	em+bar+rass+ment
	pron	<im1b@r*sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that embarrasses.
embarrassment	3.
	syl	em+bar+rass+ment
	pron	<im1b@r*sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a financial predicament.
embarrassment	4.
	syl	em+bar+rass+ment
	pron	<im1b@r*sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive amount; superfluity.
embassy	ety	C16: from Old French ambassee, from Old Italian ambasciata, from Old Proven*,cal ambaisada, ultimately of Germanic origin; see #7ambassador 
embassies	infl
	head	embassy
	syl	em+bas+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embassy	1.
	syl	em+bas+sy
	pron	<1emb*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence or place of official business of an ambassador.
embassy	2.
	syl	em+bas+sy
	pron	<1emb*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an ambassador and his entourage collectively.
embassy	3.
	syl	em+bas+sy
	pron	<1emb*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, business, or mission of an ambassador.
embassy	4.
	syl	em+bas+sy
	pron	<1emb*si>
	pos	n.
	def	any important or official mission, duty, etc., esp. one undertaken by an agent.
embattle	ety	C14: from Old French embataillier; see #7en -%1#7, battle 
embattle	1.
	syl	em+bat+tle
	pron	<im1b@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deploy (troops) for battle.
embattle	2.
	syl	em+bat+tle
	pron	<im1b@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strengthen or fortify (a position, town, etc.).
embattle	3.
	syl	em+bat+tle
	pron	<im1b@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a building) with battlements.
embattled	1.
	syl	em+bat+tled
	pron	<im1b@tLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	prepared for or engaged in conflict, controversy, or battle.
embattled	2.
	syl	em+bat+tled
	pron	<im1b@tLd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	having an indented edge resembling battlements.
embay	1.
	syl	em+bay
	pron	<im1bA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to form into a bay.
embay	2.
	syl	em+bay
	pron	<im1bA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to enclose in or as if in a bay.
embay	3.
	syl	em+bay
	pron	<im1bA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive; esp. of the wind
	def	to force (a ship, esp. a sailing ship) into a bay.
embayment	0.
	syl	em+bay+ment
	pron	<im1bAm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a shape resembling a bay.
imbed	alt
	head	embed
	or	embed
	syl	im+bed
	pron	<im1bed>
	pos	vb.
embeds	infl
	head	embed
	syl	em+beds
	pos	vb.
embedding	infl
	head	embed
	syl	em+bed+ding
	pos	vb.
embedded	infl
	head	embed
	syl	em+bed+ded.
	pos	vb.
embed	1.
	or	imbed
	syl	em+bed
	pron	<im1bed>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to fix or become fixed firmly and deeply in a surrounding solid mass.
	exam	1	to embed a nail in wood.
embed	2.
	or	imbed
	syl	em+bed
	pron	<im1bed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround closely.
	exam	1	hard rock embeds the roots.
embed	3.
	or	imbed
	syl	em+bed
	pron	<im1bed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or retain (a thought, idea, etc.) in the mind.
embed	4.
	or	imbed
	syl	em+bed
	pron	<im1bed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to insert (a subordinate clause) into a sentence.
embedment	sub
	head	embed
	or	imbedment
	syl	em+1bed+ment
	pos	n.
imbedment	sub
	head	embed
	or	embedment
	syl	im+1bed+ment
	pos	n.
embellish	ety	C14: from Old French embelir, from bel beautiful, from Latin bellus 
embellish	1.
	syl	em+bel+lish
	pron	<im1beliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve or beautify by adding detail or ornament; adorn.
embellish	2.
	syl	em+bel+lish
	pron	<im1beliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a story, etc.) more interesting by adding detail.
embellish	3.
	syl	em+bel+lish
	pron	<im1beliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a melody, part, etc.) with ornaments. See {ornament} (sense 5).
embellisher	sub
	head	embellish
	syl	em+1bel+lish+er
	pos	n.
ember	ety	Old English *_@amyrge; related to Old Norse eimyrja ember, eimr smoke, Old High German eimuria ember
ember	1.
	syl	em+ber
	pron	<1emb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a glowing or smouldering piece of coal or wood, as in a dying fire.
ember	2.
	syl	em+ber
	pron	<1emb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fading remains of a past emotion.
	exam	1	the embers of his love.
Ember days	ety	Old English ymbrend*_@ag, from ymbren, perhaps from ymbryne a (recurring) period, from ymb around+ ryne a course+ d*_@ag day
Ember days	0.
	syl	Em+ber days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. and Anglican Church.
	def	any of four groups of three days (always Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) of prayer and fasting, the groups occurring after Pentecost, after the first Sunday of Lent, after the feast of St. Lucy (Dec. 13), and after the feast of the Holy Cross (Sept. 14).
ember goose	ety	C18: from Norwegian emmer-gaas 
ember goose	0.
	syl	em+ber goose
	pos	n.
	usage	not in ornithological use
	def	another name for the {great northern diver}. See {diver} (the bird).
Ember week	0.
	syl	Em+ber week
	pos	n.
	def	a week in which Ember days fall.
embezzle	ety	C15: from Anglo-French embeseiller to destroy, from Old French beseiller to make away with, of uncertain origin
embezzle	0.
	syl	em+bez+zle
	pron	<im1bezL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (money or property entrusted to one) fraudulently to one's own use.
embezzlement	sub
	head	embezzle
	syl	em+1bez+zle+ment
	pos	n.
embezzler	sub
	head	embezzle
	syl	em+1bez+zler
	pos	n.
embitter	1.
	syl	em+bit+ter
	pron	<im1bit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a person) resentful or bitter.
embitter	2.
	syl	em+bit+ter
	pron	<im1bit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aggravate (an already hostile feeling, difficult situation, etc.).
embitterer	sub
	head	embitter
	syl	em+1bit+ter+er
	pos	n.
embitterment	sub
	head	embitter
	syl	em+1bit+ter+ment
	pos	n.
emblaze	1.
	syl	em+blaze
	pron	<im1blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cause to light up; illuminate.
emblaze	2.
	syl	em+blaze
	pron	<im1blAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to set fire to.
emblazon	1.
	syl	em+bla+zon
	pron	<im1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe, portray, or colour (arms) according to the conventions of heraldry.
emblazon	2.
	syl	em+bla+zon
	pron	<im1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portray heraldic arms on (a shield, one's notepaper, etc.).
emblazon	3.
	syl	em+bla+zon
	pron	<im1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bright or splendid, as with colours, flowers, etc.
emblazon	4.
	syl	em+bla+zon
	pron	<im1blAzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to glorify, praise, or extol, often so as to attract great publicity.
	exam	1	his feat was emblazoned on the front page.
emblazonment	sub
	head	emblazon
	syl	em+1bla+zon+ment
	pos	n.
emblazonry	0.
	syl	em+bla+zon+ry
	pron	<im1blAzNri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blazonry}.
emblem	ety	C15: from Latin embl*_ema raised decoration, mosaic, from Greek, literally: something inserted, from emballein to insert, from ballein to throw &- @!em+blem+#!at+ic or @!em+blem+#!at@.i+cal adj.
emblem	1.
	syl	em+blem
	pron	<1embl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a visible object or representation that symbolizes a quality, type, group, etc., esp. the concrete symbol of an abstract idea.
	exam	1	the dove is an emblem of peace.
emblem	2.
	syl	em+blem
	pron	<1embl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an allegorical picture containing a moral lesson, often with an explanatory motto or verses, esp. one printed in an {emblem book}.
emblematically	sub
	head	emblem
	syl	2em+blem+1at:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
emblemize	infl
	head	emblematize
	or	emblematise
	syl	em+blem+ize
	pron	<1embl*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emblematise	infl
	head	emblematize
	or	emblemize
	syl	em+blem:a+tise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emblemise	infl
	head	emblematize
	syl	em+blem+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emblematize	1.
	syl	em+blem:a+tize
	pron	<em1blem*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to function as an emblem of; symbolize.
emblematize	2.
	syl	em+blem:a+tize
	pron	<em1blem*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent by or as by an emblem.
emblements	ety	C15: from Old French emblaement, from emblaer to sow with grain, from Medieval Latin imbl*_ad*_are, from bl*_ada grain, of Germanic origin; compare Old English bl*_@ad grain
emblements	1.
	syl	em+ble+ments
	pron	<1embl*m*nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	annual crops and vegetable products cultivated by man's labour.
emblements	2.
	syl	em+ble+ments
	pron	<1embl*m*nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the profits from such crops.
embodies	infl
	head	embody
	syl	em+bod+ies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
embodying	infl
	head	embody
	syl	em+bod:y+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
embodied	infl
	head	embody
	syl	em+bod+ied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
embody	1.
	syl	em+bod:y
	pron	<im1bodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a tangible, bodily, or concrete form to (an abstract concept).
embody	2.
	syl	em+bod:y
	pron	<im1bodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be an example of or express (an idea, principle, etc.), esp. in action.
	exam	1	his gentleness embodies a Christian ideal.
embody	3.
	syl	em+bod:y
	pron	<im1bodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to collect or unite in a comprehensive whole, system, etc.; comprise; include.
	exam	1	all the different essays were embodied in one long article.
embody	4.
	syl	em+bod:y
	pron	<im1bodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to invest (a spiritual entity) with a body or with bodily form; render incarnate. &- {em+#!bod@.i+ment}
embolden	0.
	syl	em+bold+en
	pron	<im1b*uldN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage; make bold.
embolectomies	infl
	head	embolectomy
	syl	em+bo+lec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embolectomy	0.
	syl	em+bo+lec+to+my
	pron	<2emb*1lekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical removal of an embolus that is blocking a blood vessel.
embolic	1.
	syl	em+bol+ic
	pron	<em1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an embolus or embolism.
embolic	2.
	syl	em+bol+ic
	pron	<em1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	of, relating to, or resulting from invagination.
embolism	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin embolismus, from Late Greek embolismos intercalary; see #7embolus 
embolism	1.
	syl	em+bo+lism
	pron	<1emb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occlusion of a blood vessel by an embolus.
embolism	2.
	syl	em+bo+lism
	pron	<1emb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the insertion of one or more days into a calendar, esp. the Jewish calendar; intercalation.
embolism	3.
	syl	em+bo+lism
	pron	<1emb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a prayer inserted in the canon of the Mass between the Lord's Prayer and the breaking of the bread.
embolism	4.
	syl	em+bo+lism
	pron	<1emb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical use) for {embolus}.
embolismic	sub
	head	embolism
	syl	em+bo+1lis+mic
	pos	adj.
embolus	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek embolos stopper, from emballein to insert, from ballein to throw; see #7emblem 
emboli	infl
	head	embolus
	syl	em+bo+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embolus	0.
	syl	em+bo+lus
	pron	<1emb*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	material, such as part of a blood clot or an air bubble, that is transported by the blood stream until it becomes lodged within a small vessel and impedes the circulation. Compare {thrombus}.
emboly	ety	C19: from Greek embol*_e an insertion, from emballein to throw in; see #7emblem 
embolies	infl
	head	emboly
	syl	em+bo+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emboly	0.
	syl	em+bo+ly
	pron	<1emb*li>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{invagination} (sense 3)}.
embonpoint	ety	C18: from phrase en bon point in good condition
embonpoint	1.
	syl	em+bon+point
	pron	French. <?~ab?~c1pw?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	plumpness or stoutness.
embonpoint	2.
	syl	em+bon+point
	pron	French. <?~ab?~c1pw?~e>
	pos	adj.
	def	plump; stout.
embosom	1.
	syl	em+bos+om
	pron	<im1buz*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to enclose or envelop, esp. protectively.
embosom	2.
	syl	em+bos+om
	pron	<im1buz*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to clasp to the bosom; hug.
embosom	3.
	syl	em+bos+om
	pron	<im1buz*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cherish.
emboss	ety	C14: from Old French embocer, from #7em -#7+ boce #7{boss %2}
emboss	1.
	syl	em+boss
	pron	<im1bos>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mould or carve (a decoration or design) on (a surface) so that it is raised above the surface in low relief.
emboss	2.
	syl	em+boss
	pron	<im1bos>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause to bulge; make protrude.
embosser	sub
	head	emboss
	syl	em+1boss+er
	pos	n.
embossment	sub
	head	emboss
	syl	em+1boss+ment
	pos	n.
embouchure	ety	C18: from French, from Old French emboucher to put to one's mouth, from bouche mouth, from Latin bucca cheek
embouchure	1.
	syl	em+bou+chure
	pron	<2ombu1Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mouth of a river or valley.
embouchure	2.a.
	syl	em+bou+chure
	pron	<2ombu1Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	the correct application of the lips and tongue in playing a wind instrument.
embouchure	2.b.
	syl	em+bou+chure
	pron	<2ombu1Su*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mouthpiece of a wind instrument, esp. of the brass family.
embow	0.
	syl	em+bow
	pron	<im1b*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to design or create (a structure) in the form of an arch or vault.
embowment	sub
	head	embow
	syl	em+1bow+ment
	pos	n.
embowel	1.
	syl	em+bow+el
	pron	<im1bau*l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to bury or embed deeply.
embowel	2.
	syl	em+bow+el
	pron	<im1bau*l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	another word for {disembowel}.
embower	0.
	syl	em+bow+er
	pron	<im1bau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to enclose in or as in a bower.
embrace	ety	C14: from Old French embracier, from #7em -#7+ brace a pair of arms, from Latin bracchia arms
embrace	H1.1.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to take or clasp (another person) in the arms, or (of two people) to clasp each other, as in affection, greeting, etc.; hug.
embrace	H1.2.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to accept (an opportunity, challenge, etc.) willingly or eagerly.
embrace	H1.3.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take up (a new idea, faith, etc.); adopt.
	exam	1	to embrace Judaism.
embrace	H1.4.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to comprise or include as an integral part.
	exam	1	geology embraces the science of mineralogy.
embrace	H1.5.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to encircle or enclose.
	exam	1	an island embraced by the ocean.
embrace	H1.6.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to perceive or understand. {~}
embrace	H1.7.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of embracing.
embrace	H1.8.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	sexual intercourse.
embraceable	sub
	head	embrace
	syl	em+1brace+a:ble
	pos	adj.
embracement	sub
	head	embrace
	syl	em+1brace+ment
	pos	n.
embracer	sub
	head	embrace
	syl	em+1brac+er
	pos	n.
embrace	ety	C15: back formation from #7embraceor 
embrace	H2.0.
	syl	em+brace
	pron	<im1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to commit or attempt to commit embracery against (a jury, etc.).
embraceor	ety	C15: from Old French embraseor, from embraser to instigate, literally: to set on fire, from braser to burn, from brese live coals
embracer	alt
	head	embraceor
	or	embraceor
	syl	em+brac+er
	pron	<im1brAs*>
	pos	n.
embraceor	0.
	or	embracer
	syl	em+brace+or
	pron	<im1brAs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	a person guilty of embracery.
embracery	0.
	syl	em+brac+er:y
	pron	<im1brAs*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the offence of attempting by corrupt means to influence a jury or juror, as by bribery or threats.
embranchment	1.
	syl	em+branch+ment:
	def	the@T process @T of branch?!ing out, esp. by a river.
embranchment	2.
	syl	em+branch+ment:
	pron	<im1bra:nCm*nt)@T>, <n>
	def	a branching out or ramification, as of a river or mountain range.
embrangle	ety	C17: from #7em -#7+ obsolete brangle to wrangle, perhaps a blend of #7brawl+wrangle 
embrangle	0.
	syl	em+bran+gle
	pron	<im1br@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to confuse or entangle.
embranglement	sub
	head	embrangle
	syl	em+1bran+gle+ment
	pos	n.
embrasure	ety	C18: from French, from obsolete embraser to widen, of uncertain origin
embrasure	1.
	syl	em+bra+sure
	pron	<im1brAZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	an opening or indentation, as in a battlement, for shooting through.
embrasure	2.
	syl	em+bra+sure
	pron	<im1brAZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening forming a door or window, having splayed sides that increase the width of the opening in the interior.
embrasured	sub
	head	embrasure
	syl	em+1bra+sured
	pos	adj.
embrectomies	infl
	head	embrectomy
	syl	em+brec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embrectomy	0.
	syl	em+brec+to+my
	pron	<em1brekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of an embryo, esp. in cases of ectopic pregnancy.
embrocate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin embroc*_are, from embrocha poultice, from Greek embrokh*_e lotion, infusion, from brokh*_e a moistening
embrocate	0.
	syl	em+bro+cate
	pron	<1embr*u2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a liniment or lotion to (a part of the body).
embrocation	0.
	syl	em+bro+ca+tion
	pron	<2embr*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent for rubbing into the skin; liniment.
embroider	ety	C15: from Old French embroder; see em- #7en -%1#7, broider 
embroider	1.
	syl	em+broi+der
	pron	<im1brcid*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do decorative needlework upon (cloth, etc.).
embroider	2.
	syl	em+broi+der
	pron	<im1brcid*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to add fictitious or fanciful detail to (a story).
embroider	3.
	syl	em+broi+der
	pron	<im1brcid*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to add exaggerated or improbable details to (an account of an event, etc.).
embroiderer	sub
	head	embroider
	syl	em+1broi+der+er
	pos	n.
embroideries	infl
	head	embroidery
	syl	em+broi+der:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embroidery	1.
	syl	em+broi+der:y
	pron	<im1brcid*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	decorative needlework done usually on loosely woven cloth or canvas, often being a picture or pattern.
embroidery	2.
	syl	em+broi+der:y
	pron	<im1brcid*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	elaboration or exaggeration, esp. in writing or reporting; embellishment.
embroil	ety	C17: from French embrouiller, from brouiller to mingle, confuse
embroil	1.
	syl	em+broil
	pron	<im1brcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to involve (a person, oneself, etc.) in trouble, conflict, or argument.
embroil	2.
	syl	em+broil
	pron	<im1brcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw (affairs, etc.) into a state of confusion or disorder; complicate; entangle.
embroiler	sub
	head	embroil
	syl	em+1broil+er
	pos	n.
embroilment	sub
	head	embroil
	syl	em+1broil+ment
	pos	n.
embrues	infl
	head	embrue
	syl	em+brues
	pos	vb.
embruing	infl
	head	embrue
	syl	em+bru+ing
	pos	vb.
embrued	infl
	head	embrue
	syl	em+brued.
	pos	vb.
embrue	0.
	syl	em+brue
	pron	<im1bru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spell?!ing of {imbrue}.
embruement	sub
	head	embrue
	syl	em+1brue+ment
	pos	n.
embryectomies	infl
	head	embryectomy
	syl	em+bry+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embryectomy	0.
	syl	em+bry+ec+to+my
	pron	<2embri1ekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of an embryo.
embryo	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek embruon, from bruein to swell
embryos	infl
	head	embryo
	syl	em+bry:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embryo	1.
	syl	em+bry:o
	pron	<1embri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal in the early stages of development following cleavage of the zygote and ending at birth or hatching.
embryo	2.
	syl	em+bry:o
	pron	<1embri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the human product of conception up to approximately the end of the second month of pregnancy. Compare {{fetus}}.
embryo	3.
	syl	em+bry:o
	pron	<1embri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant in the early stages of development: in higher plants, the plumule, cotyledons, and radicle within the seed.
embryo	4.
	syl	em+bry:o
	pron	<1embri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an undeveloped or rudimentary state (esp. in the phrase {in embryo}) .
embryo	5.
	syl	em+bry:o
	pron	<1embri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something in an early stage of development.
	exam	1	an embryo of an idea.
embryoid	sub
	head	embryo
	syl	em+bry+2oid
	pos	adj.
embryogeny	1.
	syl	em+bry+og+e:ny
	pron	<2embri1oJini>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {embryogenesis} (@!$embr$I$$$u#!d#f$en$$s$Is). the formation and development of an embryo.
embryogeny	2.
	syl	em+bry+og+e:ny
	pron	<2embri1oJini>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of these processes.
embryogenic	sub
	head	embryogeny
	syl	em+bry:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2embri*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
embryol	0.
	syl	embryol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	embryology.
embryology	1.
	syl	em+bry+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2embri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the study of embryos.
embryology	2.
	syl	em+bry+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2embri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure and development of the embryo of a particular organism.
embryological	sub
	head	embryology
	or	embryologic
	syl	em+bry:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2embri*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
embryologic	sub
	head	embryology
	or	embryological
	syl	em+bry:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
embryologically	sub
	head	embryology
	syl	em+bry:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
embryologist	sub
	head	embryology
	syl	em+bry+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
embryonal	alt
	head	embryonic
	or	embryonic
	syl	em+bry:o+nal
	pron	<1embri*nL>
	pos	adj.
embryonic	1.
	or	embryonal
	syl	em+bry+on+ic
	pron	<2embri1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an embryo.
embryonic	2.
	or	embryonal
	syl	em+bry+on+ic
	pron	<2embri1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an early stage; rudimentary; undeveloped.
embryonically	sub
	head	embryonic
	syl	em+bry+1on:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
embryo sac	0.
	syl	em+bry:o sac
	pos	n.
	def	the structure within a plant ovule that contains the egg cell; the megaspore of seed plants: contains the embryo plant and endosperm after fertilization.
embuses	infl
	head	embus
	or	embusses
	syl	em+bus:es
	pos	vb.
embusing	infl
	head	embus
	or	embussing
	syl	em+bus+ing
	pos	vb.
embused	infl
	head	embus
	or	embussed
	syl	em+bused
	pos	vb.
embusses	infl
	head	embus
	or	embuses
	syl	em+bus:ses
	pos	vb.
embussing	infl
	head	embus
	or	embusing
	syl	em+bus+sing
	pos	vb.
embussed	infl
	head	embus
	or	embused
	syl	em+bussed.
	pos	vb.
embus	0.
	syl	em+bus
	pron	<im1b^s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to cause (troops) to board or (of troops) to board a transport vehicle.
embusqu'e	ety	from embusquer to lie in ambush, shirk
embusqu'es	infl
	head	embusqu'e
	syl	em+bus+qu*'es
	pron	<-1kA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
embusqu'e	0.
	syl	em+bus+qu*'e
	pron	French. <*~abys1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who avoids military conscription by obtaining a government job.
emcee	ety	from the abbreviation M.C.
	infl
	head	emcee
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
emcee	1.
	syl	em+cee
	pron	<2em1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a master of ceremonies. {~} {+cees, +cee+ing, +ceed}.
emcee	2.
	syl	em+cee
	pron	<2em1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	to act as master of ceremonies (for or at).
em dash	0.
	syl	em dash
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a dash (&-#800277) one em long.
Emden	0.
	syl	Em+den
	pron	German <1emdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW West Germany, in Lower Saxony at the mouth of the River Ems. Pop.: 49500 (1970).
-eme	ety	C20: via French, abstracted from #7phoneme 
-eme	0.
	syl	-eme
	usage	suffix forming nouns. Linguistics.
	def	indicating a minimal distinctive unit of a specified type in a language.
	exam	1	morpheme;
	exam	2	phoneme.
emend	ety	C15: from Latin *_emend*_are to correct, from *_e- out+ mendum a mistake
emend	0.
	syl	e:mend
	pron	<i1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make corrections or improvements in (a text) by critical editing.
emendable	sub
	head	emend
	syl	e:1mend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
emendation	1.
	syl	e:men+da+tion
	pron	<2Emen1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a correction or improve?!ment in a text.
emendation	2.
	syl	e:men+da+tion
	pron	<2Emen1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of emending. &- {#!e@.men+@!da+tor}
emendatory	sub
	head	emendation
	syl	e:men+da+to:ry
	pron	<i1mend*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
emerald	ety	C13: from Old French esmeraude, from Latin smaragdus, from Greek smaragdos; related to Sanskrit marakata emerald
emerald	1.
	syl	em+er+ald
	pron	<1em*r*ld>, <1emr*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a green transparent variety of beryl: highly valued as a gem.
emerald	2.a.
	syl	em+er+ald
	pron	<1em*r*ld>, <1emr*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the clear green colour of an emerald.
emerald	2.b.
	syl	em+er+ald
	pron	<1em*r*ld>, <1emr*ld>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an emerald carpet.
emerald	3.
	syl	em+er+ald
	pron	<1em*r*ld>, <1emr*ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 6@2 point.
Emerald Isle	0.
	syl	Em+er+ald Isle
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic name for {Ireland}.
emerge	ety	C17: from Latin *_emergere to rise up from, from mergere to dip
emerge	1.
	syl	e:merge
	pron	<i1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to come up to the surface of or rise from water or other liquid.
emerge	2.
	syl	e:merge
	pron	<i1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to come into view, as from concealment or obscurity.
	exam	1	he emerged from the cave.
emerge	3.
	syl	e:merge
	pron	<i1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from; foll. by from
	def	to come out (of) or live (through a difficult experience, etc.).
	exam	1	he emerged from his ordeal with dignity.
emerge	4.
	syl	e:merge
	pron	<i1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to become apparent.
	exam	1	several interesting things emerged from the report.
emergence	1.
	syl	e:mer+gence
	pron	<i1mR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of emerg?!ing.
emergence	2.
	syl	e:mer+gence
	pron	<i1mR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an outgrowth, such as a prickle, that contains no vascular tissue and does not develop into stem, leaf, etc.
emergencies	infl
	head	emergency
	syl	e:mer+gen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emergency	1.a.
	syl	e:mer+gen+cy
	pron	<i1mR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an unforeseen or sudden occurrence, esp. of a danger demanding immediate remedy or action.
emergency	1.b.
	syl	e:mer+gen+cy
	pron	<i1mR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an emergency exit.
emergency	2.a.
	syl	e:mer+gen+cy
	pron	<i1mR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a patient requiring urgent treatment.
emergency	2.b.
	syl	e:mer+gen+cy
	pron	<i1mR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an emergency ward.
state of emergency	3.
	head	emergency
	syl	state of emergency.
	def	a condition, declared by a government, in which martial law applies, usually because of civil unrest or natural disaster.
emergent	1.
	syl	e:mer+gent
	pron	<i1mR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming into being or notice.
	exam	1	an emergent political structure.
emergent	2.
	syl	e:mer+gent
	pron	<i1mR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nation
	def	recently inde?!pendent. {~}
emergent	3.
	syl	e:mer+gent
	pron	<i1mR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an aquatic plant with stem and leaves above the water.
emergently	sub
	head	emergent
	syl	e:1mer+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
emergentness	sub
	head	emergent
	syl	e:1mer+gent+ness
	pos	n.
emergent evolution	0.
	syl	e:mer+gent e:vo+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that, in the course of evolution, some entirely new properties, such as life and consciousness, appear at certain critical points, usually because of an unpredictable rearrangement of the already existing entities.
emeritus	ety	C19: from Latin, from mer*_ere to deserve; see #7merit 
emeritus	0.
	syl	e:mer:i+tus
	pron	<i1merit*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	retired or honourably discharged from full-time work, but retaining one's title on an honorary basis.
	exam	1	a professor emeritus.
emersed	0.
	syl	e:mersed
	pron	<i1mR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the leaves or stems of aquatic plants
	def	protruding above the surface of the water.
emersion	ety	C17: from Latin *_emersus, from *_emergere; see #7emerge 
emersion	1.
	syl	e:mer+sion
	pron	<i1mR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of emerg?!ing.
emersion	2.
	syl	e:mer+sion
	pron	<i1mR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {egress}. the reappearance of a celestial body after an eclipse or occultation.
Ralph Waldo	infl
	head	Emerson
	syl	Ralph Wal:do.
	pos	n.
Emerson	0.
	syl	Em:er:son
	pron	<1em*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1803-82, U.S. poet, essayist, and transcendentalist.
emery	ety	C15: from Old French esmeril, ultimately from Greek smuris powder for rubbing
emery	0.a.
	syl	em+er:y
	pron	<1em*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard greyish-black mineral consisting of corundum with either magnetite or haematite: used as an abrasive and polishing agent, esp. as a coating on paper, cloth, etc. Formula: Al\2O\3.
emery	0.b.
	syl	em+er:y
	pron	<1em*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	emery paper.
emery board	0.
	syl	em+er:y board
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of cardboard or wood with a rough surface of crushed emery, for filing one's nails.
emery wheel	0.
	syl	em+er:y wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a grinding or polishing wheel the surface of which is coated with abrasive emery particles.
emesis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek, from emein to vomit
emesis	0.
	syl	em+e:sis
	pron	<1emisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {vomiting}.
emetic	ety	C17: from Late Latin *_emeticus, from Greek emetikos, from emein to vomit
emetic	1.
	syl	e:met+ic
	pron	<i1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing vomiting.
emetic	2.
	syl	e:met+ic
	pron	<i1metik>
	pos	n.
	def	an emetic agent or drug.
emetically	sub
	head	emetic
	syl	e:1met:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
emetine	ety	C19: from French *'em*'etine; see #7emetic, -#7ine %2
emetin	alt
	head	emetine
	or	emetine
	syl	em+e:tin
	pron	<1em*tin>
	pos	n.
emetine	0.
	or	emetin
	syl	em+e:tine
	pron	<1em*2tEn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white bitter poisonous alkaloid obtained from ipecac: the hydrochloride is used to treat amoebic infections. Formula: C\2\9H\4\0O\4N\2.
EMF	alt
	head	emf
	or	emf
	syl	EMF
emf	0.
	or	EMF
	syl	emf
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electromotive force.
-emia	0.
	syl	-e:mi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	U.S. variant of {-aemia}.
emigrant	0.a.
	syl	em:i+grant
	pron	<1emigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who leaves one place or country, esp. a native country, to settle in another. Compare {immigrant}.
emigrant	0.b.
	syl	em:i+grant
	pron	<1emigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an emigrant worker.
emigrate	ety	C18: from Latin *_em*_igr*_are, from m*_igr*_are to depart, #7migrate 
emigrate	0.
	syl	em:i+grate
	pron	<1emi2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave one place or country, esp. one's native country, in order to settle in another. Compare {immigrate}.
emigrative	sub
	head	emigrate
	or	emigratory
	syl	em:i+2gra+tive
	pos	adj.
emigratory	sub
	head	emigrate
	or	emigrative
	syl	em:i+2gra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
emigration	1.
	syl	em:i+gra+tion
	pron	<2emi1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of emigrating.
emigration	2.
	syl	em:i+gra+tion
	pron	<2emi1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	emigrants considered collectively.
'emigr'e	ety	C18: from French, from *'emigrer to #7emigrate 
'emigr'e	0.
	syl	*'e:mi+gr*'e
	pron	<1emi2grA>, French <Ami1grA>
	pos	n.
	def	an emigrant, esp. one forced to leave his native country for political reasons.
Emilia-Romagna	0.
	syl	E:mi:li:a-Ro:ma:gna
	pron	<i1mEli*> <r*u1ma:nj*>, Italian <A1mElja> <ro1ma$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N central Italy, on the Adriatic: rises from the plains of the Po valley in the north to the Apennines in the south. Capital: Bologna. Pop.: 3841103 (1971). Area: 22123 sq. km. (8628 sq. miles).
eminence	ety	C17: from French, from Latin *_eminentia a standing out; see #7eminent 
eminency	alt
	head	eminence
	or	eminence
	syl	em:i+nen+cy
	pos	n.
eminences	infl
	head	eminence
	or	eminencies
	syl	em:i+nenc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eminencies	infl
	head	eminence
	or	eminences
	syl	em:i+nen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eminence	1.
	or	eminency
	syl	em:i+nence
	pron	<1emin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of superiority, distinction, high rank, or fame.
eminence	2.
	or	eminency
	syl	em:i+nence
	pron	<1emin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a high or raised piece of ground.
eminence	3.
	or	eminency
	syl	em:i+nence
	pron	<1emin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a projection of an organ or part.
Eminency	alt
	head	Eminence
	or	Eminence
	syl	Em:i+nen+cy
	pos	n.
Eminences	infl
	head	Eminence
	or	Eminencies
	syl	Em:i+nenc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Eminencies	infl
	head	Eminence
	or	Eminences
	syl	Em:i+nen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Eminence	0.
	or	Eminency
	syl	Em:i+nence
	pron	<1emin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	His
	usage	preceded by; Your or
	def	a title used to address or refer to a cardinal.
'eminence grise	ety	literally: grey eminence, originally applied to P*`ere Joseph (Fran*,cois Le Clerc du Tremblay; died 1638), French monk, secretary of Cardinal Richelieu
'eminences grises	infl
	head	'eminence grise
	syl	*'e:mi+nences grises
	pron	<Amin?~as 1grEz). a pArson who wiAlds powAr and influAncA unofficially or bAhind thA scAnAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eminent	ety	C15: from Latin *_emin*_ere to project, stand out, from min*_ere to stand
eminent	1.
	syl	em:i+nent
	pron	<1emin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	above others in rank, merit, or reputation; distinguished.
	exam	1	an eminent scientist.
eminent	2.
	syl	em:i+nent
	pron	<1emin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	noteworthy, conspicuous, or outstanding.
	exam	1	eminent good sense.
eminent	3.
	syl	em:i+nent
	pron	<1emin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	projecting or protruding; prominent.
eminently	sub
	head	eminent
	syl	em:i+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
eminent domain	0.
	syl	em:i+nent do+main
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right of a state to confiscate private property for public use, payment usually being made to the owners in compensation.
emir	ety	C17: via French from Spanish emir, from Arabic ' am*_ir commander
emir	1.
	syl	e:mir
	pron	<e1mi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Islamic world
	def	an independent ruler or chieftain.
emir	2.
	syl	e:mir
	pron	<e1mi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Islamic world
	def	a military commander or governor.
emir	3.
	syl	e:mir
	pron	<e1mi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Islamic world
	def	a de?!scendant of Mohammed.
emir	xref
	syl	e:mir
	pron	<e1mi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Islamic world
	def	Also spelled: {amir}.
emirate	1.
	syl	e:mir+ate
	pron	<e1mi*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or office of an emir.
emirate	2.
	syl	e:mir+ate
	pron	<e1mi*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the government, jurisdiction, or territory of an emir.
Emiscan	0.
	syl	Em:i+scan
	pron	<2emi1sk@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a computerized radiological technique for examining the soft tissues of the body, esp. the brain, to detect the presence of tumours, abscesses, etc.
emissary	ety	C17: from Latin *_emiss*_arius emissary, spy, from *_emittere to send out; see #7emit 
emissaries	infl
	head	emissary
	syl	em+is+sar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emissary	1.a.
	syl	em+is+sar:y
	pron	<1emis*ri>, <-isri>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent or messenger sent on a mission, esp. one who represents a government or head of state.
emissary	1.b.
	syl	em+is+sar:y
	pron	<1emis*ri>, <-isri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an emissary delegation.
emissary	2.
	syl	em+is+sar:y
	pron	<1emis*ri>, <-isri>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent sent on a secret mission, as a spy.
emission	ety	C17: from Latin *_emissi*_o, from *_emittere to send forth, #7emit 
emission	1.
	syl	e:mis+sion
	pron	<i1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of emitting or sending forth.
emission	2.
	syl	e:mis+sion
	pron	<i1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	energy, in the form of heat, light, radio waves, etc., emitted from a source.
emission	3.
	syl	e:mis+sion
	pron	<i1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, fluid, etc., that is emitted; discharge.
emission	4.
	syl	e:mis+sion
	pron	<i1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the number of electrons emitted by a cathode or electron gun.
	exam	1	at 1000?%C the emission is 3 mA.
emission	5.
	syl	e:mis+sion
	pron	<i1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any bodily discharge, esp. an involuntary release of semen during sleep.
emission	6.
	syl	e:mis+sion
	pron	<i1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an issue, as of currency.
emissive	sub
	head	emission
	syl	e:1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
emission spectrum	0.
	syl	e:mis+sion spec+trum
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous spectrum or pattern of bright lines or bands seen when the electromagnetic radiation emitted by a substance is passed into a spectrometer. The spectrum is characteristic of the emitting substance and the type of excitation to which it is subjected. Compare {absorption spectrum}.
emissivity	0.
	syl	e:mis+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2imi1siviti>, <2em->
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a surface to radiate energy as measured by the ratio of the radiant flux per unit area to that radiated by a black body at the same temperature. Symbol: #Ge
emit	ety	C17: from Latin *_emittere to send out, from mittere to send
emits	infl
	head	emit
	syl	e:mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emitting	infl
	head	emit
	syl	e:mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emitted	infl
	head	emit
	syl	e:mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emit	1.
	syl	e:mit
	pron	<i1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or send forth; discharge.
	exam	1	the pipe emitted a stream of water.
emit	2.
	syl	e:mit
	pron	<i1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give voice to; utter.
	exam	1	she emitted a shrill scream.
emit	3.
	syl	e:mit
	pron	<i1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to give off (radiation or particles).
emit	4.
	syl	e:mit
	pron	<i1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (currency) into circulation.
emitter	1.
	syl	e:mit+ter
	pron	<i1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that emits.
emitter	2.
	syl	e:mit+ter
	pron	<i1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive substance that emits radiation.
	exam	1	a beta emitter.
emitter	3.
	syl	e:mit+ter
	pron	<i1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region in a transistor in which the charge-carrying holes or electrons originate.
Emmanuel	0.
	syl	Em:man:u:el
	pron	<i1m@nju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Immanuel}.
Emmen	0.
	syl	Em+men
	pron	<1em*n>, Dutch <1em*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the NE Netherlands, in Drenthe province: a new town developed since World War II. Pop.: 82574 (1973 est.).
emmenagogue	ety	C18: from Greek emm*_ena menses, (from m*_en month)+-#7agogue 
emmenagogue	1.
	syl	em+men:a+gogue
	pron	<i1men*2gog>, <-1mE->
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that increases menstrual flow.
emmenagogue	xref
	syl	em+men:a+gogue
	pron	<i1men*2gog>, <-1mE->
	pos	adj.
	def	also {em+men@.a+gog+ic} ($I@!m$en$$#!g$Ad#f$Ik).
emmenagogue	2.
	syl	em+men:a+gogue
	pron	<i1men*2gog>, <-1mE->
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing or increasing menstrual flow.
Emmenthal	ety	named after Emmenthal, a valley in Switzerland
Emmenthaler	alt
	head	Emmenthal
	or	Emmenthal
	syl	Em+men+thal+er
	pos	n.
Emmenthal	0.
	or	Emmenthaler
	syl	Em+men+thal
	pron	<1em*n2ta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard Swiss cheese with holes in it, similar to Gruy*`ere.
emmer	ety	from German; related to Old High German amari spelt
emmer	0.
	syl	em+mer
	pron	<1em*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of wheat, grown in mountainous parts of Europe as a cereal crop and for livestock food: thought to be an ancestor of many other varieties of wheat.
emmet	ety	Old English *_@amette #7ant ; related to Old Norse meita, Old High German *_ameiza, Gothic maitan 
emmet	0.
	syl	em+met
	pron	<1emit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {ant}.
emmetropia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek emmetros in due measure+-#7opia 
emmetropia	0.
	syl	em+me+tro+pi:a
	pron	<2emi1tr*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal condition of perfect vision, in which parallel light rays are focused on the retina without the need for accommodation.
emmetropic	sub
	head	emmetropia
	syl	em+me+trop+ic
	pron	<2emi1tropik>
	pos	adj.
Emmy	ety	C20: alteration of Immy, short for image orthicon tube 
Emmys	infl
	head	Emmy
	or	Emmies
	syl	Em:mys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Emmies	infl
	head	Emmy
	or	Emmys
	syl	Em:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Emmy	0.
	syl	Em:my
	pron	<1emi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	one of the gold-plated statuettes awarded annually for outstanding television performances and productions.
emollient	ety	C17: from Latin *_emoll*_ire to soften, from mollis soft
emollient	1.
	syl	e:mol+lient
	pron	<i1molj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	softening or soothing, esp. to the skin.
emollient	2.
	syl	e:mol+lient
	pron	<i1molj*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any preparation or substance that has a softening or soothing effect, esp. when applied to the skin.
emollience	sub
	head	emollient
	syl	e:1mol+lience
	pos	n.
emolument	ety	C15: from Latin *_emolumentum benefit; originally, fee paid to a miller, from *_emolere, from molere to grind
emolument	0.
	syl	e:mol:u+ment
	pron	<i1moljum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the profit arising from an office or employment, usually in the form of fees or wages.
emote	ety	C20: back formation from #7emotion 
emote	0.
	syl	e:mote
	pron	<i1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to display exaggerated emotion, as in acting; behave theatrically.
emoter	sub
	head	emote
	syl	e:1mot+er
	pos	n.
emotion	ety	C16: from French, from Old French esmovoir to excite, from Latin *_emov*_ere to disturb, from mov*_ere to #7move 
emotion	0.
	syl	e:mo+tion
	pron	<i1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any strong feeling, as of joy, sorrow, or fear.
emotionless	sub
	head	emotion
	syl	e:1mo+tion+less
	pos	adj.
emotional	1.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al
	pron	<i1m*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or expressive of emotion.
emotional	2.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al
	pron	<i1m*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily or excessively affected by emotion.
emotional	3.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al
	pron	<i1m*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing to or arousing emotion.
	exam	1	an emotional piece of music.
emotional	4.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al
	pron	<i1m*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused, determined, or actuated by emotion rather than reason.
	exam	1	an emotional argument.
emotionality	sub
	head	emotional
	syl	e:2mo+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
emotionally	sub
	head	emotional
	syl	e:1mo+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
emotionalism	1.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al+ism
	pron	<i1m*uS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	emotional nature, character, or quality.
emotionalism	2.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al+ism
	pron	<i1m*uS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to yield readily to the emotions.
emotionalism	3.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al+ism
	pron	<i1m*uS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an appeal to the emotions, esp. an excessive appeal, as to an audience.
emotionalism	4.
	syl	e:mo+tion+al+ism
	pron	<i1m*uS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine stressing the value of deeply felt responses in ethics and the arts. &- {e@.#!mo+tion+al+ist}
emotionalistic	sub
	head	emotionalism
	syl	e:2mo+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
emotionalise	alt
	head	emotionalize
	or	emotionalize
	syl	e:mo+tion+al+ise
	pron	<i1m*uS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emotionalize	0.
	or	emotionalise
	syl	e:mo+tion+al+ize
	pron	<i1m*uS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make emotional; subject to emotional treatment.
emotionalization	sub
	head	emotionalize
	or	emotionalisation
	syl	e:2mo+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
emotionalisation	sub
	head	emotionalize
	or	emotionalization
	syl	e:2mo+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
emotive	1.
	syl	e:mo+tive
	pron	<i1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or designed to arouse emotion.
emotive	2.
	syl	e:mo+tive
	pron	<i1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by emotion.
emotively	sub
	head	emotive
	syl	e:1mo+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
emotiveness	sub
	head	emotive
	or	emotivity
	syl	e:1mo+tive+ness
	pos	n.
emotivity	sub
	head	emotive
	or	emotiveness
	syl	e:mo+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
emotivism	0.
	syl	e:mo+ti+vism
	pron	<i1m*uti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the theory that moral utterances do not have a truth value but express the feelings of the speaker. Compare {prescriptivism, descriptivism}.
Emp	1.
	syl	Emp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Emperor.
Emp	2.
	syl	Emp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Empire.
Emp	3.
	syl	Emp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Empress.
empale	0.
	syl	em+pale
	pron	<im1pAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {impale}.
empalement	sub
	head	empale
	syl	em+1pale+ment
	pos	n.
empaler	sub
	head	empale
	syl	em+1pal+er
	pos	n.
impanel	alt
	head	empanel
	or	empanel
	syl	im+pan+el
	pron	<im1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
empanels	infl
	head	empanel
	or	empanels
	syl	em+pan+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
empanelling	infl
	head	empanel
	or	empaneling
	syl	em+pan+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
empanelled	infl
	head	empanel
	or	empaneled
	syl	em+pan+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
empaneling	infl
	head	empanel
	or	empanelling
	syl	em+pan+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
empaneled	infl
	head	empanel
	or	empanelled
	syl	em+pan+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
empanel	1.
	or	impanel
	syl	em+pan+el
	pron	<im1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to enter on a list (names of persons to be summoned for jury service).
empanel	2.
	or	impanel
	syl	em+pan+el
	pron	<im1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to select (a jury) from the names on such a list.
empanelment	sub
	head	empanel
	or	impanelment
	syl	em+1pan+el+ment
	pos	n.
impanelment	sub
	head	empanel
	or	empanelment
	syl	im+1pan+el+ment
	pos	n.
empathetic	alt
	head	empathic
	or	empathic
	syl	em+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2emp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
empathic	0.
	or	empathetic
	syl	em+path+ic
	pron	<em1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to empathy.
empathically	sub
	head	empathic
	or	empathetically
	syl	em+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
empathetically	sub
	head	empathic
	or	empathically
	syl	em+pa+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
empathise	alt
	head	empathize
	or	empathize
	syl	em+pa+thise
	pron	<1emp*2TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
empathize	0.
	or	empathise
	syl	em+pa+thize
	pron	<1emp*2TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in or feel empathy.
empathy	ety	C20: from Greek empatheia affection, passion, in?!tended as a rendering of German Einf*"uhlung, literally: a feeling in; see #7en -%2#7, -#7pathy  &- #!em+path+ist n.
empathy	1.
	syl	em+pa+thy
	pron	<1emp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of understanding and imaginatively entering into another person's feelings. See also {{identification} (sense 3b.)}.
empathy	2.
	syl	em+pa+thy
	pron	<1emp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribution to an object, such as a work of art, of one's own emotional or intellectual feelings about it.
Empedocles	0.
	syl	Em:ped:o:cles
	pron	<em1ped*2klEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??490-430 #7b.c., Greek philosopher and scientist, who held that the world is composed of four elements, air, fire, earth, and water, which are governed by the opposing forces of love and discord.
empennage	ety	C20: from French: feathering, from empenner to feather an arrow, from penne feather, from Latin pinna 
empennage	0.
	syl	em+pen+nage
	pron	<em1peniJ>, French <?~ape1na:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear part of an aircraft, comprising the fin, rudder, and tailplane.
emperor	ety	C13: from Old French empereor, from Latin imper*_ator commander-in-chief, from imper*_are to command, from #7im -#7+ par*_are to make ready
emperor	1.
	syl	em+per+or
	pron	<1emp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a monarch who rules or reigns over an empire.
emperor	2.
	syl	em+per+or
	pron	<1emp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {emperor moth}. any of several large saturniid moths with eyelike markings on each wing, esp. of Europe.
purple emperor	3.
	head	emperor
	syl	purple emperor.
	def	any of several Old World nymphalid butterflies of the genus esp. having mottled purple-and-brown wings.
emperor	4.
	syl	em+per+or
	pron	<1emp*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a size of drawing or writing paper, 48 by 72 inches.
emperorship	sub
	head	emperor
	syl	em+per+or+2ship
	pos	n.
emperor penguin	0.
	syl	em+per+or pen+guin
	pos	n.
	def	an Antarctic penguin, with orange-yellow patches on the neck: the largest penguin, reaching a height of 1.3 m (4 ft.).
empery	ety	C13 (in the sense: the status of an emperor): from Anglo-French emperie, from Latin imperium power; see #7empire 
emperies	infl
	head	empery
	syl	em+per:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
empery	0.
	syl	em+per:y
	pron	<1emp*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dominion or power; empire.
emphasis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: meaning, (in rhetoric) significant stress; see #7emphatic 
emphases	infl
	head	emphasis
	syl	em+pha+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emphasis	1.
	syl	em+pha+sis
	pron	<1emf*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	special importance or significance.
emphasis	2.
	syl	em+pha+sis
	pron	<1emf*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, idea, etc., that is given special importance or significance.
emphasis	3.
	syl	em+pha+sis
	pron	<1emf*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	stress made to fall on a particu?!lar syllable, word, or phrase in speaking.
emphasis	4.
	syl	em+pha+sis
	pron	<1emf*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	force or intensity of expression.
	exam	1	he spoke with special emphasis on the subject of civil rights.
emphasis	5.
	syl	em+pha+sis
	pron	<1emf*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	sharpness or clarity of form or outline.
	exam	1	the sunlight gave emphasis to the shape of the mountain.
emphasise	alt
	head	emphasize
	or	emphasize
	syl	em+pha+sise
	pron	<1emf*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
emphasize	0.
	or	emphasise
	syl	em+pha+size
	pron	<1emf*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give emphasis or prominence to; stress.
emphatic	ety	C18: from Greek emphatikos expressive, forceful, from emphainein to exhibit, display, from phainein to show
emphatic	1.
	syl	em+phat+ic
	pron	<im1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressed, spoken, or done with emphasis.
emphatic	2.
	syl	em+phat+ic
	pron	<im1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	forceful and positive; definite; direct.
	exam	1	an emphatic personality.
emphatic	3.
	syl	em+phat+ic
	pron	<im1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp or clear in form, contour, or outline.
emphatic	4.
	syl	em+phat+ic
	pron	<im1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	important or significant; stressed.
	exam	1	the emphatic points in an argument.
emphatic	5.
	syl	em+phat+ic
	pron	<im1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting certain dental consonants of Arabic that are pronounced with accompanying pharyngeal constriction.
emphatic	6.
	syl	em+phat+ic
	pron	<im1f@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an emphatic consonant, as used in Arabic.
emphatically	sub
	head	emphatic
	syl	em+1phat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
emphysema	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek emphus*_ema, a swelling up, from emphusan to inflate, from phusan to blow
emphysema	1.
	syl	em+phy+se:ma
	pron	<2emfi1sEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	Also called: {pulmonary emphysema}. a condition in which the air sacs of the lungs are grossly enlarged, causing breathlessness and wheezing.
emphysema	2.
	syl	em+phy+se:ma
	pron	<2emfi1sEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the abnormal presence of air in a tissue or part.
emphysematous	sub
	head	emphysema
	syl	em+phy+sem:a+tous
	pron	<2emfi1sem*t*s>, <-1sE->
	pos	adj.
empire	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin imperium rule, from imper*_are to command, from par*_are to prepare
empire	1.
	syl	em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggregate of peoples and territories, often of great extent, under the rule of a single person, oligarchy, or sovereign state.
empire	2.
	syl	em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any monarchy that for reasons of history, prestige, etc., has an emperor rather than a king as head of state.
empire	3.
	syl	em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which a particular empire exists.
empire	4.
	syl	em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	supreme power; sovereignty.
empire	5.
	syl	em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large industrial organization with many ramifications, esp. a multinational corporation.
the	infl
	head	Empire
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Empire	1.
	syl	Em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {British Empire}.
Empire	2.a.
	syl	Em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of imperial rule in France from 1804 to 1815 under Napoleon Bonaparte.
Empire	2.b.
	syl	Em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Second Empire}. the period from 1852 to 1870 when Napoleon III ruled as emperor.
Empire	3.
	syl	Em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, characteristic of, or relating to the British Empire.
Empire	4.
	syl	Em+pire
	pron	<1empI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, characteristic of, or relating to either French Empire, esp. the first: in particular, denoting the neoclassical style of architecture and furniture and the high-waisted style of women's dresses characteristic of the period.
empire-builder	0.
	syl	em:pire-build:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who seeks extra power for its own sake, esp. by increasing the number of his subordinates or staff. &- {#!em@.pire-@!build@.ing}
Empire Day	0.
	syl	Em+pire Day
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Commonwealth Day}.
Empire State	0.
	syl	Em+pire State
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of {New York} (state).
empiric	ety	C16: from Latin emp*_iricus, from Greek empeirikos practised, from peiran to attempt
empiric	1.
	syl	em+pir+ic
	pron	<em1pirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who relies on empirical methods.
empiric	2.
	syl	em+pir+ic
	pron	<em1pirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical quack; charlatan.
empiric	3.
	syl	em+pir+ic
	pron	<em1pirik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {empirical}.
empirical	1.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<em1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from or relating to experiment and observation rather than theory.
empirical	2.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<em1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of medical treatment
	def	based on practical experience rather than scientific proof.
empirical	3.a.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<em1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of knowledge
	def	derived from experience rather than by logic from first principles. Compare {a priori, a posteriori}.
empirical	3.b.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<em1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a proposition
	def	subject, at least theoretically, to verification. Compare {{analytic} (sense 4)}, {{synthetic} (sense 4)}.
empirical	4.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<em1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to medical quackery.
empirically	sub
	head	empirical
	syl	em+1pir:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
empiricalness	sub
	head	empirical
	syl	em+1pir:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
empirical formula	1.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal for+mu+la
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical formula indicating the proportion of each element present in a molecule.
	exam	1	C\6H\1\2O\6 is the molecular formula of sucrose whereas CH\2O is its empirical formula.
empirical formula	2.
	syl	em+pir:i+cal for+mu+la
	pos	n.
	def	a formula or expression obtained from experimental data rather than theory.
empiricism	1.
	syl	em+pir:i+cism
	pron	<em1piri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that all knowledge derives from experience. Compare {intuitionism, rationalism}.
empiricism	2.
	syl	em+pir:i+cism
	pron	<em1piri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of empirical methods.
empiricism	3.
	syl	em+pir:i+cism
	pron	<em1piri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	medical quackery; charlatanism.
empiricist	sub
	head	empiricism
	syl	em+1pir:i+cist
	pos	n. adj.
emplace	0.
	syl	em+place
	pron	<im1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in place or position.
emplacement	ety	C19: from French, from obsolete emplacer to put in position, from #7place 
emplacement	1.
	syl	em+place+ment
	pron	<im1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a prepared position for the siting of a gun or other weapon.
emplacement	2.
	syl	em+place+ment
	pron	<im1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of putting or state of being put in place.
emplane	0.
	syl	em+plane
	pron	<im1plAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to board or put on board an aeroplane.
employ	ety	C15: from Old French emploier, from Latin implic*_are to entangle, engage, from plic*_are to fold
employ	1.
	syl	em+ploy
	pron	<im1plci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage or make use of the services of (a person) in return for money; hire.
employ	2.
	syl	em+ploy
	pron	<im1plci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide work or occupation for; keep busy; occupy.
	exam	1	collecting stamps employs a lot of his time.
employ	3.
	syl	em+ploy
	pron	<im1plci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use as a means.
	exam	1	to employ secret measures to get one's ends.
employ	4.
	syl	em+ploy
	pron	<im1plci>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the state of being employed (esp. in the phrase {in someone's employ}) .
employable	sub
	head	employ
	syl	em+1ploy+a:ble
	pos	adj.
employability	sub
	head	employ
	syl	em+2ploy+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
employ'e	alt
	head	employee
	or	employee
	syl	em+ploy:*'e
	pos	n.
employee	0.
	or	employ'e
	syl	em+ploy:ee
	pron	<em1plciE>, <2emplci1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is hired to work for another or for a business, firm, etc., in return for payment.
employer	1.
	syl	em+ploy+er
	pron	<im1plci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, business, firm, etc., that employs workers.
employer	2.
	syl	em+ploy+er
	pron	<im1plci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who employs; user.
employment	1.
	syl	em+ploy+ment
	pron	<im1plcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of employing or state of being employed.
employment	2.
	syl	em+ploy+ment
	pron	<im1plcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the work or occupation in which a person is employed.
employment	3.
	syl	em+ploy+ment
	pron	<im1plcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the purpose for which something is used.
employment agency	0.
	syl	em+ploy+ment a:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a private firm whose business is placing people in jobs.
employment exchange	0.
	syl	em+ploy+ment ex+change
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a former name for the {Employment Service Agency}.
Employment Service Agency	0.
	syl	Em+ploy+ment Ser+vice A:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the section of the Department of Employment responsible for finding jobs for the unemployed, paying unemployment benefits, collecting labour statistics, etc. Former names: {employment exchange, labour exchange}. See also {Jobcentre}.
empoison	1.
	syl	em+poi+son
	pron	<im1pcizN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to embitter or corrupt.
empoison	2.
	syl	em+poi+son
	pron	<im1pcizN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {poison} (senses 6-9).
empoisonment	sub
	head	empoison
	syl	em+1poi+son+ment
	pos	n.
empolder	0.
	syl	em+pol+der
	pron	<im1p*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {impolder}.
emporium	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek emporion, from emporos merchant, from poros a journey
emporiums	infl
	head	emporium
	or	emporia
	syl	em+po+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emporia	infl
	head	emporium
	or	emporiums
	syl	em+po+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emporium	0.
	syl	em+po+ri:um
	pron	<em1pc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large and often ostentatious retail shop offering for sale a wide variety of merchandise.
empoverisher	sub
	head	empoverish
	syl	em+1pov+er+ish+er
	pos	n.
empoverishment	sub
	head	empoverish
	syl	em+1pov+er+ish+ment
	pos	n.
empower	1.
	syl	em+pow+er
	pron	<im1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or delegate power or authority to; authorize.
empower	2.
	syl	em+pow+er
	pron	<im1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give ability to; enable or permit.
empowerment	sub
	head	empower
	syl	em+1pow+er+ment
	pos	n.
empress	ety	C12: from Old French empereriz, from Latin imper*_atrix feminine of imper*_ator #7emperor 
empress	1.
	syl	em+press
	pron	<1empris>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of an emperor.
empress	2.
	syl	em+press
	pron	<1empris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who holds the rank of emperor in her own right.
empress	3.
	syl	em+press
	pron	<1empris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman of great power and influence.
emprise	ety	C13: from Old French, from emprendre to undertake; see #7enterprise 
emprise	1.
	syl	em+prise
	pron	<em1prIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a chivalrous or daring enterprise; adventure.
emprise	2.
	syl	em+prise
	pron	<em1prIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	chivalrous daring or prowess.
William	infl
	head	Empson
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Empson	0.
	syl	Emp:son
	pron	<1empsN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, English poet and critic; author of (1930).
empt	ety	from Old English *_@amtian to be without duties; compare #7empty 
empt	0.
	syl	empt
	pron	<empt>, <emt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to empty.
empty	ety	Old English *_@amtig, from @ametta free time, from @a- without+ -metta, from m*_otan to be obliged to; see #7must 
emptier	infl
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ti+er
	pos	adj.
emptiest	infl
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
empty	1.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing nothing.
empty	2.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	def	without inhabitants; vacant or unoccupied.
empty	3.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying no load, passengers, etc.
empty	4.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	def	without purpose, substance, or value.
	exam	1	an empty life.
empty	5.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	def	insincere or trivial.
	exam	1	empty words.
empty	6.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expressive or vital; vacant.
	exam	1	she has an empty look.
empty	7.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	hungry.
empty	8.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, foll. by of
	def	devoid; destitute.
	exam	1	a life empty of happiness.
empty	9.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drained of energy or emotion.
	exam	1	after the violent argument he felt very empty.
empty	10.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths, logic. of a set or class
	def	containing no members.
empties	infl
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ties
	pos	vb.
emptying	infl
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
emptied	infl
	head	empty
	syl	emp+tied.
	pos	vb.
empty	11.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become empty.
empty	12.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to discharge (contents).
empty	13.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to unburden or rid (oneself).
	exam	1	to empty oneself of emotion.
empty	14.
	syl	emp+ty
	pron	<1empti>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an empty container, esp. a bottle or can.
emptiable	sub
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ti+a:ble
	pos	adj.
emptier	sub
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ti+er
	pos	n.
emptily	sub
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
emptiness	sub
	head	empty
	syl	emp+ti+ness
	pos	n.
empty-handed	1.
	syl	emp:ty-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying nothing in the hands.
empty-handed	2.
	syl	emp:ty-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having gained nothing.
	exam	1	they returned from the negotiations empty-handed.
empty-headed	0.
	syl	emp:ty-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking intelligence or sense; frivolous.
Empty Quarter	0.
	syl	Emp+ty Quar+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rub` al Khali}.
empyema	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Greek empu*_ema abscess, from empuein to suppurate, from puon pus
empyema	0.
	syl	em+py+e:ma
	pron	<2empI1Em*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of pus in a body cavity, esp. in the chest.
empyemic	sub
	head	empyema
	syl	em+py+1e:mic
	pos	adj.
empyrean	1.
	syl	em+py+re:an
	pron	<2empI1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the highest part of the (supposedly spherical) heavens, thought in ancient times to contain the pure element of fire and by early Christians to be the abode of God and the angels.
empyrean	2.
	syl	em+py+re:an
	pron	<2empI1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the heavens or sky. {~} {em+py+re@.al}.
empyrean	3.
	syl	em+py+re:an
	pron	<2empI1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the sky, the heavens, or the empyrean.
empyrean	4.
	syl	em+py+re:an
	pron	<2empI1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	heavenly or sublime.
empyrean	5.
	syl	em+py+re:an
	pron	<2empI1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	composed of fire.
empyreuma	ety	C17: from Greek, from empureuein to set on fire
empyreuma	0.
	syl	em+py+reu+ma
	pron	<2empi1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the smell and taste associated with burning vegetable and animal matter.
Ems	1.
	syl	Ems
	pron	<emz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W West Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate: famous for the {Ems Telegram} (1870), Bismarck's dispatch that led to the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. Pop.: 10000 (1970 est.).
Ems	2.
	syl	Ems
	pron	<emz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in West Germany, rising in the Teutoburger Wald and flowing generally north to the North Sea. Length: about 370 km (230 miles).
emu	ety	C17: changed from Portuguese ema ostrich, perhaps from Moluccan eme 
emu	0.
	syl	e:mu
	pron	<1Emju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Australian flightless bird, similar to the ostrich but with three-toed feet and grey or brown plumage: order See also {ratite}.
EMU	alt
	head	emu
	or	emu
	syl	E.M.U.
emu	0.
	or	EMU
	syl	emu
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electromagnetic unit.
emu bush	0.
	syl	e:mu bush
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian shrubs, esp. those of the genus (family Myoporaceae), whose fruits are eaten by emus.
emulate	ety	C16: from Latin aemul*_ar*_i, from aemulus competing with; probably related to imit*_ar*_i to #7imitate 
emulate	1.
	syl	em:u+late
	pron	<1emju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to equal or surpass, esp. by imitation.
emulate	2.
	syl	em:u+late
	pron	<1emju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rival or compete with.
emulative	sub
	head	emulate
	syl	em:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
emulatively	sub
	head	emulate
	syl	em:u+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
emulator	sub
	head	emulate
	syl	em:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
emulation	1.
	syl	e:mu+la+tion
	pron	<2emju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of emulating or imitating.
emulation	2.
	syl	e:mu+la+tion
	pron	<2emju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the effort or desire to equal or surpass another or others.
emulation	3.
	syl	e:mu+la+tion
	pron	<2emju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	jealous rivalry.
emulous	ety	C14: from Latin aemulus rivalling; see #7emulate 
emulous	1.
	syl	em:u+lous
	pron	<1emjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	desiring or aiming to equal or surpass another; competitive.
emulous	2.
	syl	em:u+lous
	pron	<1emjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or arising from emulation or imitation.
emulous	3.
	syl	em:u+lous
	pron	<1emjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	envious or jealous.
emulously	sub
	head	emulous
	syl	em:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
emulousness	sub
	head	emulous
	syl	em:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
emulsifies	infl
	head	emulsify
	syl	e:mul+si+fies
	pos	vb.
emulsifying	infl
	head	emulsify
	syl	e:mul+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
emulsified	infl
	head	emulsify
	syl	e:mul+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
emulsify	0.
	syl	e:mul+si+fy
	pron	<i1m^lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or form into an emulsion.
emulsifiable	sub
	head	emulsify
	or	emulsible
	syl	e:2mul+si+1fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
emulsible	sub
	head	emulsify
	or	emulsifiable
	syl	e:1mul+si:ble
	pos	adj.
emulsification	sub
	head	emulsify
	syl	e:2mul+si+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
emulsifier	sub
	head	emulsify
	syl	e:1mul+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
emulsion	ety	C17: from New Latin *_emulsi*_o, from Latin *_emulsus milked out, from *_emulg*_ere to milk out, drain out, from mulg*_ere to milk
emulsion	1.
	syl	e:mul+sion
	pron	<i1m^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a light-sensitive coating on a base, such as paper or film, consisting of fine grains of silver bromide suspended in gelatin.
emulsion	2.
	syl	e:mul+sion
	pron	<i1m^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a colloid in which both phases are liquids.
	exam	1	an oil-in-water emulsion.
emulsion	3.
	syl	e:mul+sion
	pron	<i1m^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {emulsion paint}. a type of paint in which the pigment is sus?!pended in a vehicle, usually a synthetic resin, that is dis?!persed in water as an emulsion.
emulsion	4.
	syl	e:mul+sion
	pron	<i1m^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a mixture in which an oily medicine is dispersed in another liquid.
emulsion	5.
	syl	e:mul+sion
	pron	<i1m^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid resembling milk.
emulsive	sub
	head	emulsion
	syl	e:1mul+sive
	pos	adj.
emulsoid	0.
	syl	e:mul+soid
	pron	<i1m^lscid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a sol with a liquid disperse phase.
emunctory	ety	C16: from New Latin *_emunct*_orium, from Latin *_emungere to wipe clean, from mungere to wipe
emunctory	1.
	syl	e:munc+to:ry
	pron	<i1m^Gkt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a bodily organ or duct having an excretory function.
emunctories	infl
	head	emunctory
	syl	e:munc+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
emunctory	2.
	syl	e:munc+to:ry
	pron	<i1m^Gkt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an excretory organ or duct, such as a skin pore.
emu-wren	0.
	syl	e:mu-wren
	pos	n.
	def	any Australian wren of the genus having long plumy tail feathers.
en	0.
	syl	en
	pron	<en>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	half the width of an em. Also called: {nut}. See also {ennage}.
en-	ety	via Old French from Latin in- #7in -%2
em-	alt
	head	en-
	or	en-
	syl	em-
en-	H1.0.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	exam	1	prefix forming verbs.
en-	H1.1.a.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	def	put in or on.
	exam	1	entomb;
	exam	2	enthrone.
en-	H1.1.b.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	def	go on or into.
	exam	1	enplane.
en-	H1.1.c.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	def	surround or cover with.
	exam	1	enmesh.
en-	H1.1.d.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	def	furnish with.
	exam	1	empower.
en-	H1.2.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	usage	from adjectives and nouns
	def	cause to be in a certain condition.
	exam	1	enable;
	exam	2	encourage;
	exam	3	enrich;
	exam	4	enslave.
en-	ety	from Greek (often via Latin); compare #7in -%1#7, in -%2
em-	alt
	head	en-
	or	en-
	syl	em-
en-	H2.0.
	or	em-
	syl	en-
	usage	prefix forming nouns and adjectives.
	def	in; into; inside.
	exam	1	endemic.
-en	ety	Old English -n-, as in f@ast-n-ian to fasten, of common Germanic origin; compare Icelandic fastna 
-en	H1.0.
	syl	-en
	usage	suffix forming verbs from adjectives and nouns.
	def	cause to be; become; cause to have.
	exam	1	blacken;
	exam	2	heighten.
-en	ety	Old English -en; related to Gothic -eins, Latin -*_inus -#7ine %1
-en	H2.0.
	syl	-en
	usage	suffix forming adjectives from nouns.
	def	of; made of; resembling.
	exam	1	ashen;
	exam	2	earthen;
	exam	3	wooden.
enable	1.
	syl	en+a:ble
	pron	<in1AbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (someone) with adequate power, means, opportunity, or authority (to do something).
enable	2.
	syl	en+a:ble
	pron	<in1AbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make possible or easy. &- {en+#!a@.bler}
enabling act	0.
	syl	en+a:bling act
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative act conferring certain specified powers on a person or organization.
enact	1.
	syl	en+act
	pron	<in1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into an act or statute.
enact	2.
	syl	en+act
	pron	<in1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish by law; ordain or decree.
enact	3.
	syl	en+act
	pron	<in1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent or perform in or as if in a play; to act out. &- {en+#!act+a@.ble} &- {en+#!ac+tive} {en+#!ac+to@.ry} &- {en+#!act+ment} {en+#!ac+tion} &- {en+#!ac+tor}
enamel	ety	C15: from Old French esmail, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German smalz lard; see {#7smelt %1}
enamel	1.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a coloured glassy substance, translucent or opaque, fused to the surface of articles made of metal, glass, etc., for ornament or protection.
enamel	2.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an article or articles ornamented with enamel.
enamel	3.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an enamel-like paint or varnish.
enamel	4.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any smooth glossy coating resembling enamel.
enamel	5.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {nail polish}.
enamel	6.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard white calcified substance that covers the crown of each tooth.
enamel	7.a.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	decorated or covered with enamel.
	exam	1	an enamel ring.
enamel	7.b.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	made with enamel.
	exam	1	enamel paste.
enamels	infl
	head	enamel
	or	enamels
	syl	e:nam+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enamelling	infl
	head	enamel
	or	enameling
	syl	e:nam+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enamelled	infl
	head	enamel
	or	enameled
	syl	e:nam+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enameling	infl
	head	enamel
	or	enamelling
	syl	e:nam+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enameled	infl
	head	enamel
	or	enamelled
	syl	e:nam+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enamel	8.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inlay, coat, or otherwise decorate with enamel.
enamel	9.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ornament with glossy variegated colours, as if with enamel.
enamel	10.
	syl	e:nam+el
	pron	<i1n@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to portray in enamel.
enameller	sub
	head	enamel
	or	enameler
	syl	e:1nam+el+ler
	pos	n.
enamellist	sub
	head	enamel
	or	enamelist
	syl	e:1nam+el+list
	pos	n.
enameler	sub
	head	enamel
	or	enameller
	syl	e:1nam+el+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
enamelist	sub
	head	enamel
	or	enamellist
	syl	e:1nam+el+ist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
enamour	ety	C14: from Old French enamourer, from amour love, from Latin amor 
enamor	alt
	head	enamour
	or	enamour
	syl	en+am+or
	pron	<in1@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enamour	0.
	or	enamor
	syl	en+am+our
	pron	<in1@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive and foll. by of
	def	to inspire with love; captivate; charm.
enamoured	sub
	head	enamour
	or	enamored
	syl	en+1am+oured
	pos	adj.
enamored	sub
	head	enamour
	or	enamoured
	syl	en+1am+ored
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
enantiomorph	ety	C19: from Greek enantios opposite+#7-morph  &- en+@!an@.ti@.o+#!mor+phic adj.
enantiomorph	0.
	syl	en+an:ti:o+morph
	pron	<en1@nti*2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two crystal forms of a substance that are mirror images of each other.
enantiomorphism	sub
	head	enantiomorph
	syl	en+2an:ti:o+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
enarthrosis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek, from arthr*_osis, from arthron a joint+-#7osis 
enarthroses	infl
	head	enarthrosis
	syl	en+ar+thro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enarthrosis	0.
	syl	en+ar+thro+sis
	pron	<2ena:1Tr*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a ball-and-socket joint, such as that of the hip.
enarthrodial	sub
	head	enarthrosis
	syl	en+ar+1thro+di:al
	pos	adj.
enate	ety	C17: from Latin *_en*_atus, from *_en*_asc*_i to be born from, from n*_asc*_i to be born
enate	1.
	syl	e:nate
	pron	<1EnAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	also
	def	growing out or outwards.
enate	2.
	syl	e:nate
	pron	<1EnAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	related on the side of the mother. {~}
enate	3.
	syl	e:nate
	pron	<1EnAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	a relative on the mother's side.
en attendant	0.
	syl	en at+ten+dant
	pron	French. <*~a nat*~a1d*~a>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the mean time; while waiting.
en bloc	0.
	syl	en bloc
	pron	French. <?~a 1blck>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a lump or block; as a body or whole; all together.
en brochette	ety	French, literally: on a skewer
en brochette	0.
	syl	en bro+chette
	pron	French. <?~a brc1Set>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	esp. of meat
	def	roasted or grilled on a skewer.
en brosse	ety	French, literally: in the style of a brush
en brosse	0.
	syl	en brosse
	pron	French. <?~a 1brcs>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of the hair
	def	cut very short so that the hair stands up stiffly.
enc	1.
	syl	enc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	enclosed.
enc	2.
	syl	enc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	enclosure.
encaenia	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek enkainia, from kainos new
encaenia	0.
	syl	en+cae+ni:a
	pron	<en1sEni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a festival of dedication or commemoration.
encage	0.
	syl	en+cage
	pron	<in1kAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine in or as in a cage.
encamp	0.
	syl	en+camp
	pron	<in1k@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lodge or cause to lodge in a camp.
encampment	1.
	syl	en+camp+ment
	pron	<in1k@mpm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of setting up a camp.
encampment	2.
	syl	en+camp+ment
	pron	<in1k@mpm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where a camp, esp. a military camp, is set up.
incapsulate	alt
	head	encapsulate
	or	encapsulate
	syl	in+cap+su+late
	pron	<in1k@psju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
encapsulate	1.
	or	incapsulate
	syl	en+cap+su+late
	pron	<in1k@psju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enclose or be enclosed in or as if in a capsule.
encapsulate	2.
	or	incapsulate
	syl	en+cap+su+late
	pron	<in1k@psju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in a short or concise form; condense; abridge.
encapsulation	sub
	head	encapsulate
	or	incapsulation
	syl	en+2cap+su+1la+tion
	pos	n.
incapsulation	sub
	head	encapsulate
	or	encapsulation
	syl	in+2cap+su+1la+tion
	pos	n.
encarnalise	alt
	head	encarnalize
	or	encarnalize
	syl	en+car+nal+ise
	pron	<in1ka:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
encarnalize	1.
	or	encarnalise
	syl	en+car+nal+ize
	pron	<in1ka:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to provide with a bodily form; incarnate.
encarnalize	2.
	or	encarnalise
	syl	en+car+nal+ize
	pron	<in1ka:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make carnal, gross, or sensual.
incase	alt
	head	encase
	or	encase
	syl	in+case
	pron	<in1kAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
encase	0.
	or	incase
	syl	en+case
	pron	<in1kAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or enclose in or as if in a case.
encasement	sub
	head	encase
	or	incasement
	syl	en+1case+ment
	pos	n.
incasement	sub
	head	encase
	or	encasement
	syl	in+1case+ment
	pos	n.
encash	0.
	syl	en+cash
	pron	<in1k@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit., formal.
	def	to exchange (a cheque) for cash. &- {en+#!cash+a@.ble}
encashment	sub
	head	encash
	syl	en+1cash+ment
	pos	n.
encaustic	ety	C17: from Latin encausticus, from Greek en?!kaustikos, from enkaiein to burn in, from kaiein to burn
encaustic	1.
	syl	en+caus+tic
	pron	<in1kostik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ceramics, etc.
	def	decorated by any process involving burning in colours, esp. by inlaying coloured clays and baking or by fusing wax colours to the surface.
encaustic	2.
	syl	en+caus+tic
	pron	<in1kostik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ceramics, etc.
	def	the process of burning in colours.
encaustic	3.
	syl	en+caus+tic
	pron	<in1kostik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ceramics, etc.
	def	a product of such a process.
encaustically	sub
	head	encaustic
	syl	en+1caus+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-ence	ety	via Old French from Latin -entia, from -*_ens, present participial ending
-ency	alt
	head	-ence
	or	-ence
	syl	-en:cy
-ence	0.
	or	-ency
	syl	-ence
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating an action, state, condition, or quality.
	exam	1	benevolence;
	exam	2	residence;
	exam	3	patience.
enceinte	ety	C17: from French, from Latin inci*_ens pregnant; related to Greek enkuos, from kuein to be pregnant
enceinte	H1.0.
	syl	en+ceinte
	pron	<on1s@nt>, French <?~a1s?~e:t>, French <?~a1s?~e:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {pregnant}.
enceinte	ety	C18: from French: enclosure, from enceindre to encompass, from Latin incingere, from cingere to gird
enceinte	H2.1.
	syl	en+ceinte
	pron	<on1s@nt>, French <?~a1s?~e:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a boundary wall enclosing a defended area.
enceinte	H2.2.
	syl	en+ceinte
	pron	<on1s@nt>, French <?~a1s?~e:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the area enclosed.
Enceladus	1.
	syl	En:cel:a:dus
	pron	<en1sel*d*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a giant who was punished for his rebellion against the gods by a fatal blow from a stone cast by Athena. He was believed to be buried under Mount Etna in Sicily.
Enceladus	2.
	syl	En:cel:a:dus
	pron	<en1sel*d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the smallest of the ten satellites of the planet Saturn.
encephalic	0.
	syl	en+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2ensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the brain.
enkephalin	alt
	head	encephalin
	or	encephalin
	syl	en+keph:a+lin
	pron	<en1kef*lin>
	pos	n.
encephalin	0.
	or	enkephalin
	syl	en+ceph:a+lin
	pron	<en1sef*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical occurring in the brain, having effects similar to those of morphine.
encephalitis	0.
	syl	en+ceph:a+li+tis
	pron	<2ensef*1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the brain.
encephalitic	sub
	head	encephalitis
	syl	en+ceph:a+lit+ic
	pron	<2ensef*1litik>
	pos	adj.
encephalitis lethargica	0.
	syl	en+ceph:a+li+tis le+thar+gi+ca
	pron	<li1Ta:Jik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a technical name for { {sleeping sickness} (sense 2).}
encephalo-	ety	from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos, from en- in+ kephale head
encephalogram	1.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+gram
	pron	<en1sef*l*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an x-ray photograph of the brain, esp. one (a {pneumoencephalogram}) taken after replacing some of the cerebrospinal fluid with air or oxygen so that the brain cavities show clearly.
encephalogram	2.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+gram
	pron	<en1sef*l*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {electroencephalogram}.
encephalograph	1.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+graph
	pron	<en1sef*l*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electroencephalograph}.
encephalograph	2.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+graph
	pron	<en1sef*l*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {encephalogram}.
encephalography	1.
	syl	en+ceph:a+log+ra+phy
	pron	<2ensef*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with taking and analysing x-ray photographs of the brain.
encephalography	2.
	syl	en+ceph:a+log+ra+phy
	pron	<2ensef*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electroencepha?!log?!raphy}.
encephalographic	sub
	head	encephalography
	or	encephalographical
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<en2sef*l*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
encephalographical	sub
	head	encephalography
	or	encephalographic
	syl	en+2ceph:a+lo+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
encephalographically	sub
	head	encephalography
	syl	en+2ceph:a+lo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
encephalomas	infl
	head	encephaloma
	or	encephalomata
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
encephalomata	infl
	head	encephaloma
	or	encephalomas
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
encephaloma	0.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+ma
	pron	<2ensef*1l*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brain tumour.
encephalomyelitis	0.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+my+e:li+tis
	pron	<en2sef*l*u2mI*1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	acute inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.
encephalomyelitic	sub
	head	encephalomyelitis
	syl	en+ceph:a+lo+my+e:lit+ic
	pron	<en2sef*l*u2mI*1litik>
	pos	adj.
encephalon	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek enkephalos brain (literally: that which is in the head), from #7en -%2#7+ kephal*_e head
encephala	infl
	head	encephalon
	syl	en+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
encephalon	0.
	syl	en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<en1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {brain}.
encephalous	sub
	head	encephalon
	syl	en+1ceph:a+lous
	pos	adj.
enchain	1.
	syl	en+chain
	pron	<in1CAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind with chains.
enchain	2.
	syl	en+chain
	pron	<in1CAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold fast or captivate (the attention, etc.).
enchainment	sub
	head	enchain
	syl	en+1chain+ment
	pos	n.
enchant	ety	C14: from Old French enchanter, from Latin incant*_are to chant a spell, from cant*_are to chant, from canere to sing &- en+#!chant+er n. &- en+#!chant+ress fem. n.
enchant	1.
	syl	en+chant
	pron	<in1Ca:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast a spell on; bewitch.
enchant	2.
	syl	en+chant
	pron	<in1Ca:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delight or captivate utterly; fascinate; charm.
enchanter's nightshade	0.
	syl	en+chant+er's night+shade
	pos	n.
	def	any of several onagraceous plants of the genus esp. having small white flowers and bristly fruits.
enchanting	0.
	syl	en+chant+ing
	pron	<in1Ca:ntiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant; delightful.
enchantingly	sub
	head	enchanting
	syl	en+1chant+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
enchantment	1.
	syl	en+chant+ment
	pron	<in1Ca:ntm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of enchanting or state of being enchanted.
enchantment	2.
	syl	en+chant+ment
	pron	<in1Ca:ntm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a magic spell or act of witchcraft.
enchantment	3.
	syl	en+chant+ment
	pron	<in1Ca:ntm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	great charm or fascination.
enchase	ety	C15: from Old French enchasser to enclose, set, from #7en -%1#7+ casse {#7case %2}
enchase	0.
	syl	en+chase
	pron	<in1CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for { {chase%3}}.
enchaser	sub
	head	enchase
	syl	en+1chas+er
	pos	n.
enchilada	ety	American Spanish, feminine of enchilado seasoned with chilli, from enchilar to spice with chilli, from chile #7chilli 
enchilada	0.
	syl	en+chi+la+da
	pron	<2enCi1la:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mexican dish consisting of a tortilla fried in hot fat, filled with meat, and served with a chilli sauce.
enchiridion	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek enkheiridion, from #7en -%2#7+ kheir hand
enchiridions	infl
	head	enchiridion
	or	enchiridia
	syl	en+chi+rid:i+ons
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enchiridia	infl
	head	enchiridion
	or	enchiridions
	syl	en+chi+rid:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enchiridion	0.
	syl	en+chi+rid:i+on
	pron	<2enkI1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a handbook or manual.
enchondromas	infl
	head	enchondroma
	or	enchondromata
	syl	en+chon+dro+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enchondromata	infl
	head	enchondroma
	or	enchondromas
	syl	en+chon+dro+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enchondroma	0.
	syl	en+chon+dro+ma
	pron	<2enk*n1dr*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a benign cartilaginous tumour, most commonly in the bones of the hands or feet.
enchondromatous	sub
	head	enchondroma
	syl	en+chon+1drom:a+tous
	pos	adj.
enchorial	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek enkh*_orios, from #7en -%2#7+ kh*_ora country
enchoric	alt
	head	enchorial
	or	enchorial
	syl	en+cho+ric
	pos	adj.
enchorial	0.
	or	enchoric
	syl	en+cho+ri:al
	pron	<en1kc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or used in a particular country: used esp. of the popular (demotic) writing of the ancient Egyptians.
-enchyma	ety	C20: abstracted from #7parenchyma 
-enchyma	0.
	syl	-en+chy+ma
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting cellular tissue.
	exam	1	aerenchyma.
encipher	0.
	syl	en+ci+pher
	pron	<in1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a message, document, etc.) from plain text into code or cipher; encode.
encipherer	sub
	head	encipher
	syl	en+1ci+pher+er
	pos	n.
encipherment	sub
	head	encipher
	syl	en+1ci+pher+ment
	pos	n.
encircle	0.
	syl	en+cir+cle
	pron	<in1sR:kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a circle around; enclose within a circle; surround.
encirclement	sub
	head	encircle
	syl	en+1cir+cle+ment
	pos	n.
encl	1.
	syl	encl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	enclosed.
encl	2.
	syl	encl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	enclosure.
en clair	ety	literally: in clear
en clair	0.
	syl	en clair
	pron	French. <*~a 1kle:r>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in ordinary language; not in cipher.
enclasp	0.
	syl	en+clasp
	pron	<in1kla:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clasp; embrace.
enclave	ety	C19: from French, from Old French enclaver to enclose, from Vulgar Latin incl*_av*_are (unattested) to lock up, from Latin #7in -%2#7+ clavis key
enclave	0.
	syl	en+clave
	pron	<1enklAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a country entirely surrounded by foreign territory: viewed from the position of the surround?!ing territories. Compare {exclave}.
enclitic	ety	C17: from Late Latin encliticus, from Greek enklitikos, from enklinein to cause to lean, from #7en -%2#7+ klinein to lean
enclitic	1.a.
	syl	en+clit+ic
	pron	<in1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a mono?!syllabic word or form that is treated as a suffix of the preceding word, as Latin in
enclitic	1.b.
	syl	en+clit+ic
	pron	<in1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in classical Greek
	def	denoting or relating to a word that throws an accent back onto the preceding word.
enclitic	2.
	syl	en+clit+ic
	pron	<in1klitik>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclitic word or linguistic form.
enclitic	xref
	syl	en+clit+ic
	pron	<in1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {proclitic}.
enclitically	sub
	head	enclitic
	syl	en+1clit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
inclose	alt
	head	enclose
	or	enclose
	syl	in+close
	pron	<in1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enclose	1.
	or	inclose
	syl	en+close
	pron	<in1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to close; hem in; surround.
enclose	2.
	or	inclose
	syl	en+close
	pron	<in1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround (land) with or as if with a fence.
enclose	3.
	or	inclose
	syl	en+close
	pron	<in1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in an envelope or wrapper, esp. together with a letter.
enclose	4.
	or	inclose
	syl	en+close
	pron	<in1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contain or hold.
enclosable	sub
	head	enclose
	or	inclosable
	syl	en+1clos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inclosable	sub
	head	enclose
	or	enclosable
	syl	in+1clos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
encloser	sub
	head	enclose
	or	incloser
	syl	en+1clos+er
	pos	n.
incloser	sub
	head	enclose
	or	encloser
	syl	in+1clos+er
	pos	n.
enclosed order	0.
	syl	en+closed or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian religious order that does not permit its members to go into the outside world.
inclosure	alt
	head	enclosure
	or	enclosure
	syl	in+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
enclosure	1.
	or	inclosure
	syl	en+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of enclosing or state of being enclosed.
enclosure	2.
	or	inclosure
	syl	en+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region or area enclosed by or as if by a fence.
enclosure	3.
	or	inclosure
	syl	en+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of appropriating land, esp. common land, by setting up a fence or barrier around it.
enclosure	4.
	or	inclosure
	syl	en+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fence, wall, etc., that serves to enclose.
enclosure	5.
	or	inclosure
	syl	en+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a supporting document, enclosed within an envelope or wrapper, esp. together with a letter.
enclosure	6.
	or	inclosure
	syl	en+clo+sure
	pron	<in1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a section of a sports ground, race course, etc., allotted to certain spectators.
encode	0.
	syl	en+code
	pron	<in1k*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a message) from plain text into code.
encodement	sub
	head	encode
	syl	en+1code+ment
	pos	n.
encoder	sub
	head	encode
	syl	en+1cod+er
	pos	n.
encomiast	ety	C17: from Greek enk*_omiast*_es, from enk*_omiazein to utter an #7encomium 
encomiast	0.
	syl	en+co+mi+ast
	pron	<en1k*umi2@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks or writes an encomium.
encomiastic	sub
	head	encomiast
	or	encomiastical
	syl	en+2co+mi+1as+tic
	pos	adj.
encomiastical	sub
	head	encomiast
	or	encomiastic
	syl	en+2co+mi+1as+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
encomiastically	sub
	head	encomiast
	syl	en+2co+mi+1as+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
encomium	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek enk*_omion, from #7en -%2#7+ k*_omos festivity
encomiums	infl
	head	encomium
	or	encomia
	syl	en+co+mi:ums
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
encomia	infl
	head	encomium
	or	encomiums
	syl	en+co+mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
encomium	0.
	syl	en+co+mi:um
	pron	<en1k*umi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal expression of praise; eulogy; panegyric.
encompass	1.
	syl	en+com+pass
	pron	<in1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose within a circle; surround.
encompass	2.
	syl	en+com+pass
	pron	<in1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about; cause to happen; contrive.
	exam	1	he encompassed the enemy's ruin.
encompass	3.
	syl	en+com+pass
	pron	<in1k^mp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include entirely or comprehensively.
	exam	1	this book encompasses the whole range of knowledge.
encompassment	sub
	head	encompass
	syl	en+1com+pass+ment
	pos	n.
encore	ety	C18: from French: still, again, perhaps from Latin in hanc h*_oram until this hour
encore	1.
	syl	en+core
	pron	<1oGkc:>
	pos	interj.
	def	again; once more: used by an audience to demand an extra or repeated performance.
encore	2.
	syl	en+core
	pron	<1oGkc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an extra or repeated performance given in response to enthusiastic demand.
encore	3.
	syl	en+core
	pron	<1oGkc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demand an extra or repeated performance of (a work, piece of music, etc.) by (a performer).
encounter	ety	C13: from Old French encontrer, from Vulgar Latin incontr*_are (unattested), from Latin #7in -%2#7+ contr*_a against, opposite
encounter	1.
	syl	en+coun+ter
	pron	<in1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come upon or meet casually or unexpectedly.
encounter	2.
	syl	en+coun+ter
	pron	<in1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come into conflict with (an enemy, army, etc.) in battle or contest.
encounter	3.
	syl	en+coun+ter
	pron	<in1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be faced with; contend with.
	exam	1	he encounters many obstacles in his work.
encounter	4.
	syl	en+coun+ter
	pron	<in1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting with a person or thing, esp. when casual or unexpected.
encounter	5.
	syl	en+coun+ter
	pron	<in1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hostile meeting; contest or conflict.
encounterer	sub
	head	encounter
	syl	en+1coun+ter+er
	pos	n.
encounter group	0.
	syl	en+coun+ter group
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people who meet in order to develop self-awareness and mutual understanding by openly expressing their feelings, by confrontation, physical contact, etc.
encourage	1.
	syl	en+cour+age
	pron	<in1k^riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspire (someone) with the courage or confidence (to do something).
encourage	2.
	syl	en+cour+age
	pron	<in1k^riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate (something or someone to do something) by approval or help; support. &- {en+#!cour+age+ment} &- {en+#!cour+ag+er}
encouragingly	sub
	head	encourage
	syl	en+1cour+ag+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
encrinite	ety	C19: from New Latin encrinus (from Greek #7en -%2#7+ krinon lily)+-#7ite %1
encrinite	0.
	syl	en+cri+nite
	pron	<1enkri2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fossil crinoid, esp. one of the genus Sometimes shortened to {crinite}.
encroach	ety	C14: from Old French encrochier to seize, literally: fasten upon with hooks, from #7en -%1#7+ croc hook, of Germanic origin; see #7crook 
encroach	1.
	syl	en+croach
	pron	<in1kr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to intrude gradually, stealthily, or insidiously upon the rights, property, etc., of another.
encroach	2.
	syl	en+croach
	pron	<in1kr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to advance beyond the usual or proper limits.
encroacher	sub
	head	encroach
	syl	en+1croach+er
	pos	n.
encroachingly	sub
	head	encroach
	syl	en+1croach+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
incrust	alt
	head	encrust
	or	encrust
	syl	in+crust
	pron	<in1kr^st>
	pos	vb.
encrust	1.
	or	incrust
	syl	en+crust
	pron	<in1kr^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or overlay with or as with a crust or hard coating.
encrust	2.
	or	incrust
	syl	en+crust
	pron	<in1kr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form a crust or hard coating.
encrust	3.
	or	incrust
	syl	en+crust
	pron	<in1kr^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate lavishly, as with jewels.
encrustant	sub
	head	encrust
	or	incrustant
	syl	en+1crust+ant
	pos	adj. n.
incrustant	sub
	head	encrust
	or	encrustant
	syl	in+1crust+ant
	pos	adj. n.
encrustation	sub
	head	encrust
	or	incrustation
	syl	en+crus+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
incrustation	sub
	head	encrust
	or	encrustation
	syl	in+crus+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
enculturation	0.
	syl	en+cul+tu+ra+tion
	pron	<en2k^lCu1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {socialization}.
enculturative	sub
	head	enculturation
	syl	en+cul+tu+ra+tive
	pron	<en1k^lCur*tiv>
	pos	adj.
encumber	ety	C14: from Old French encombrer, from #7en -%1#7+ combre a barrier, from Late Latin combrus, of uncertain origin
incumber	alt
	head	encumber
	or	encumber
	syl	in+cum+ber
	pron	<in1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
encumber	1.
	or	incumber
	syl	en+cum+ber
	pron	<in1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder or impede; make difficult; hamper.
	exam	1	encumbered with parcels after going shopping at Christmas;
	exam	2	his stupidity encumbers his efforts to learn.
encumber	2.
	or	incumber
	syl	en+cum+ber
	pron	<in1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with superfluous or useless matter.
encumber	3.
	or	incumber
	syl	en+cum+ber
	pron	<in1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burden with debts, obligations, etc.
encumberingly	sub
	head	encumber
	or	incumberingly
	syl	en+1cum+ber+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
incumberingly	sub
	head	encumber
	or	encumberingly
	syl	in+1cum+ber+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
incumbrance	alt
	head	encumbrance
	or	encumbrance
	syl	in+cum+brance
	pron	<in1k^mbr*ns>
	pos	n.
encumbrance	1.
	or	incumbrance
	syl	en+cum+brance
	pron	<in1k^mbr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that impedes or is burdensome; hindrance.
encumbrance	2.
	or	incumbrance
	syl	en+cum+brance
	pron	<in1k^mbr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a burden or charge upon property, such as a mortgage or lien.
encumbrance	3.
	or	incumbrance
	syl	en+cum+brance
	pron	<in1k^mbr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a dependent person, esp. a child.
encumbrancer	0.
	syl	en+cum+branc+er
	pron	<in1k^mbr*ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who holds an encumbrance on property belonging to another.
encyc	infl
	head	ency
	or	encycl
	syl	encyc.
encycl	infl
	head	ency
	or	encyc
	syl	encycl.
ency	0.
	syl	ency.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	encyclopedia.
-ency	0.
	syl	-en:cy
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-ence}.
	exam	1	fluency;
	exam	2	permanency.
encyclical	ety	C17: from Late Latin encyclicus, from Greek enkuklios general, from kuklos circle
encyclical	1.
	syl	en+cyc+li+cal
	pron	<en1siklikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter sent by the pope to all Roman Catholic bishops throughout the world.
encyclical	2.
	syl	en+cyc+li+cal
	pron	<en1siklikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of letters
	def	intended for general or wide circulation.
encyclopedia	ety	C16: from New Latin encyclopaedia, erroneously for Greek enkuklios paideia general education, from enkuklios general, (see #7encyclical) #7+ paideia education, from pais child
encyclopaedia	alt
	head	encyclopedia
	or	encyclopedia
	syl	en+cy+clo+pae+di:a
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdi*>
	pos	n.
encyclopedia	0.
	or	encyclopaedia
	syl	en+cy+clo+pe:di:a
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a book, often in many volumes, containing articles on various topics, often arranged in alphabetical order, dealing either with the whole range of human knowledge or with one particular subject.
	exam	1	a medical encyclopedia.
encyclopaedic	alt
	head	encyclopedic
	or	encyclopedic
	syl	en+cy+clo+pae+dic
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdik>
	pos	adj.
encyclopedic	1.
	or	encyclopaedic
	syl	en+cy+clo+pe:dic
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to an encyclopedia.
encyclopedic	2.
	or	encyclopaedic
	syl	en+cy+clo+pe:dic
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	covering a wide range of knowledge; comprehensive.
encyclopedically	sub
	head	encyclopedic
	or	encyclopaedically
	syl	en+2cy+clo+1pe:di+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
encyclopaedically	sub
	head	encyclopedic
	or	encyclopedically
	syl	en+2cy+clo+1pae+di+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
encyclopaedist	alt
	head	encyclopedist
	or	encyclopedist
	syl	en+cy+clo+pae+dist
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdist>
	pos	n.
encyclopedist	0.
	or	encyclopaedist
	syl	en+cy+clo+pe:dist
	pron	<en2sIkl*u1pEdist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who compiles or contributes to an encyclopedia.
encyclopedism	sub
	head	encyclopedist
	or	encyclopaedism
	syl	en+2cy+clo+1pe:dism
	pos	n.
encyclopaedism	sub
	head	encyclopedist
	or	encyclopedism
	syl	en+2cy+clo+1pae+dism
	pos	n.
encyst	0.
	syl	en+cyst
	pron	<en1sist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to enclose or become enclosed by a cyst, thick membrane, or shell.
encystment	sub
	head	encyst
	or	encystation
	syl	en+1cyst+ment
	pos	n.
encystation	sub
	head	encyst
	or	encystment
	syl	en+cys+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
end	ety	Old English ende; related to Old Norse endir, Gothic andeis, Old High German endi, Latin antiae forelocks, Sanskrit antya last
end	H1.1.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the extremity of the length of something, such as a road, line, etc.
end	H1.2.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object.
end	H1.3.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the extreme extent, limit, or degree of something.
end	H1.4.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the most distant place or time that can be imagined.
	exam	1	the ends of the earth.
end	H1.5.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which something is concluded.
end	H1.6.a.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the last section or part.
end	H1.6.b.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the end office.
end	H1.7.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	a share or part.
	exam	1	his end of the bargain;
	exam	2	to keep one's end up.
end	H1.8.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a remnant or fragment (esp. in the phrase {odds and ends) }.
end	H1.9.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	a final state, esp. death; destruction.
end	H1.10.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the purpose of an action or existence.
end	H1.11.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	either of the two defended areas of a playing field, rink, etc.
end	H1.12.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bowls.
	def	a section of play from one side of the green to the other.
end	H1.13.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	a player at the extremity of the playing line; wing.
all ends up	14.
	head	end
	syl	all ends up.
	def	totally or completely.
a sticky end	15.
	head	end
	syl	a sticky end.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unpleasant death.
at a loose end	16.
	head	end
	or	at loose ends
	syl	at a loose end
	def	without purpose or occupation.
at an end	17.
	head	end
	syl	at an end.
	def	exhausted.
come to an end	18.
	head	end
	syl	come to an end.
	def	to become completed or exhausted.
end	H1.19.a.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	with the end pointing towards one.
end	H1.19.b.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	with the end adjacent to the end of another object.
go off the deep end	20.
	head	end
	syl	go off the deep end.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose one's temper; react angrily.
in the end	21.
	head	end
	syl	in the end.
	def	finally.
make (both) ends meet	22.
	head	end
	syl	make (both) ends meet.
	def	to spend no more than the money one has.
on end	24.
	head	end
	syl	on end.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without pause or interruption.
end	H1.25.a.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	def	the worst, esp. something that goes beyond the limits of endurance.
end	H1.25.b.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the best in quality.
the end of the road	26.
	head	end
	syl	the end of the road.
	def	the point beyond which survival or continuation is impossible. Related adjs.: {final, terminal, ultimate}.
end	H1.27.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come to a finish; conclude.
end	H1.28.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	vb.
	def	to die or cause to die.
end	H1.29.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	surpass; outdo.
	exam	1	a novel to end all novels.
end it all	30.
	head	end
	syl	end it all.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to commit suicide. {~} See also {end up}.
ender	sub
	head	end
	syl	end+er
	pos	n.
end	ety	Old English innian ; related to Old High German inn*_on; see #7inn 
end	H2.0.
	syl	end
	pron	<end>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to put (hay or grain) into a barn or stack.
end-	0.
	syl	end-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {endo-} before a vowel.
-end	0.
	syl	-end
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	See {-and}.
end-all	0.
	syl	end-all
	pos	n.
	def	short for {be-all and end-all}.
endamage	0.
	syl	en+dam+age
	pron	<en1d@miJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause injury to; damage.
endamagement	sub
	head	endamage
	syl	en+1dam+age+ment
	pos	n.
endameba	alt
	head	endamoeba
	or	endamoeba
	syl	en+da+me:ba
	pron	<2end*1mEb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
endamoebae	infl
	head	endamoeba
	or	endamoebas
	syl	en+da+moe:bae
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endamoebas	infl
	head	endamoeba
	or	endamoebae
	syl	en+da+moe:bas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endamoeba	0.
	or	endameba
	syl	en+da+moe:ba
	pron	<2end*1mEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {entamoeba}.
endanger	0.
	syl	en+dan+ger
	pron	<in1dAnJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in danger or peril; imperil.
endangerment	sub
	head	endanger
	syl	en+1dan+ger+ment
	pos	n.
endarch	ety	C20: see #7endo -#7, -#7arch 
endarch	0.
	syl	end+arch
	pron	<1end2a:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a xylem strand
	def	having the first-formed xylem internal to that formed later. Compare { {exarch%2,} {mesarch}} .
en dash	0.
	syl	en dash
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a dash (-) one en long.
end-blown	0.
	syl	end-blown
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of a recorder, etc.
	def	held downwards and blown through one end.
endbrain	0.
	syl	end+brain
	pron	<1end2brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {telencephalon}.
endear	0.
	syl	en+dear
	pron	<in1di*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be beloved or esteemed.
endearingly	sub
	head	endear
	syl	en+1dear+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
endearment	1.
	syl	en+dear+ment
	pron	<in1di*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that endears, such as an affectionate utterance.
endearment	2.
	syl	en+dear+ment
	pron	<in1di*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of endearing or the condition of being endeared.
endeavour	ety	C14 endeveren, from #7en -%1#7+ -deveren from dever duty, from Old French deveir; see #7devoir 
endeavor	alt
	head	endeavour
	or	endeavour
	syl	en+deav+or
	pron	<in1dev*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
endeavour	1.
	or	endeavor
	syl	en+deav+our
	pron	<in1dev*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to try (to do something).
endeavour	2.
	or	endeavor
	syl	en+deav+our
	pron	<in1dev*>
	pos	n.
	def	an effort to do or attain something.
endeavourer	sub
	head	endeavour
	or	endeavorer
	syl	en+1deav+our+er
	pos	n.
endeavorer	sub
	head	endeavour
	or	endeavourer
	syl	en+1deav+or+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
endemic	ety	C18: from New Latin end*_emicus, from Greek end*_emos native, from #7en -%2#7+ d*_emos the people
endemic	1.
	syl	en+dem+ic
	pron	<en1demik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	present within a localized area or peculiar to persons in such an area.
endemic	2.
	syl	en+dem+ic
	pron	<en1demik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an endemic disease or plant.
endemically	sub
	head	endemic
	syl	en+1dem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
endemism	sub
	head	endemic
	or	endemicity
	syl	en+de+mism
	pos	n.
endemicity	sub
	head	endemic
	or	endemism
	syl	en+de+1mic+i:ty
	pos	n.
Enderby Land	0.
	syl	En+der+by Land
	pron	<1end*bi>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the coastal region of Antarctica, between Kempland and Queen Maud Land: the westernmost part of the Australian Antarctic Territory; discovered in 1831.
endermic	ety	C19: from #7en -%2#7+ Greek derma skin
endermic	0.
	syl	en+der+mic
	pron	<en1dR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a medicine, etc.
	def	acting by absorption through the skin.
endgame	1.
	syl	end+game
	pron	<1end2gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the closing stage of a game of chess, in which only a few pieces are left on the board.
endgame	2.
	syl	end+game
	pron	<1end2gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the closing stage of any of certain other games.
ending	1.
	syl	end+ing
	pron	<1endiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bringing to or reaching an end.
ending	2.
	syl	end+ing
	pron	<1endiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the last part of something, as a book, film, etc.
ending	3.
	syl	end+ing
	pron	<1endiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the final part of a word, esp. a suffix.
endive	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medieval Latin end*_ivia, variant of Latin intubus, entubus, of uncertain origin
endive	0.
	syl	en+dive
	pron	<1endIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, cultivated for its crisp curly leaves, which are used in salads: family (composites). Compare {chicory}.
endless	1.
	syl	end+less
	pron	<1endlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or seeming to have no end; eternal or infinite.
endless	2.
	syl	end+less
	pron	<1endlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuing too long or continually recurring.
endless	3.
	syl	end+less
	pron	<1endlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed with the ends joined.
	exam	1	an endless belt.
endlessly	sub
	head	endless
	syl	end+less+ly
	pos	adv.
endlong	0.
	syl	end+long
	pron	<1end2loG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lengthways or on end.
end matter	0.
	syl	end mat+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {back matter}.
endmost	0.
	syl	end+most
	pron	<1end2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	nearest the end; most distant.
endo-	ety	from Greek, from endon within
endoblast	1.
	syl	en:do+blast
	pron	<1end*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a less common name for {endoderm}.
endoblast	2.
	syl	en:do+blast
	pron	<1end*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {hypoblast} (sense 1).}
endoblastic	sub
	head	endoblast
	syl	en:do+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
endocardiac	alt
	head	endocardial
	or	endocardial
	syl	en:do+car+di+ac
	pos	adj.
endocardial	1.
	or	endocardiac
	syl	en:do+car+di:al
	pron	<2end*u1ka:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the endocardium.
endocardial	2.
	or	endocardiac
	syl	en:do+car+di:al
	pron	<2end*u1ka:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	within the heart.
endocarditis	0.
	syl	en:do+car+di+tis
	pron	<2end*uka:1dItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the endocardium.
endocarditic	sub
	head	endocarditis
	syl	en:do+car+dit+ic
	pron	<2end*uka:1ditik>
	pos	adj.
endocardium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7endo -#7+ Greek kardia heart
endocardia	infl
	head	endocardium
	syl	en:do+car+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endocardium	0.
	syl	en:do+car+di:um
	pron	<2end*u1ka:di*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the membrane that lines the cavities of the heart and forms part of the valves.
endocarp	0.
	syl	en:do+carp
	pron	<1end*2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner, usually woody, layer of the pericarp of a fruit, such as the stone of a peach or cherry. &- {@!en@.do+#!car+pal} {@!en@.do+#!car+pic}
endocentric	0.
	syl	en:do+cen+tric
	pron	<2end*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a construction
	def	fulfilling the grammatical role of one of its constituents; as in where the whole noun phrase fulfills the same role as its head noun Compare {exocentric}.
endocrania	infl
	head	endocranium
	syl	en:do+cra+nia
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endocranium	0.
	syl	en:do+cra+ni:um
	pron	<2end*u1krAni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the thick fibrous membrane that lines the cranial cavity and forms the outermost layer of the dura mater.
endocrine	ety	C20: from #7endo -#7+ -crine, from Greek krinein to separate
endocrine	1.
	syl	en:do+crine
	pron	<1end*u2krIn>, <-krin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or denoting endocrine glands or their secretions.
	exam	1	endocrine disorders.
endocrine	2.
	syl	en:do+crine
	pron	<1end*u2krIn>, <-krin>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an endocrine gland.
endocrine	xref
	syl	en:do+crine
	pron	<1end*u2krIn>, <-krin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	Compare {exocrine}.
endocrine gland	0.
	syl	en+do+crine gland
	pos	n.
	def	any of the glands that secrete hormones directly into the blood stream, including the pituitary, pineal, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, testes, ovaries, and the pancreatic islets of Langerhans. Also called: {ductless gland}.
endocrinology	0.
	syl	en:do+cri+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2end*ukrI1nol*Ji>, <-kri->
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the endocrine glands and their secretions.
endocrinologic	sub
	head	endocrinology
	or	endocrinological
	syl	en:do+crin:o+log+ic
	pron	<2end*u2krin*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
endocrinological	sub
	head	endocrinology
	or	endocrinologic
	syl	en:do+2crin:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
endocrinologist	sub
	head	endocrinology
	syl	en:do+cri+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
entoderm	alt
	head	endoderm
	or	endoderm
	syl	en:to+derm
	pos	n.
endoderm	0.
	or	entoderm
	syl	en:do+derm
	pron	<1end*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner germ layer of an animal embryo, which gives rise to the lining of the digestive and respiratory tracts. See also {ectoderm} and {mesoderm}.
endodermal	sub
	head	endoderm
	or	entodermal
	syl	en:do+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
endodermic	sub
	head	endoderm
	or	entodermic
	syl	en:do+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
entodermal	sub
	head	endoderm
	or	endodermal
	syl	en:to+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
entodermic	sub
	head	endoderm
	or	endodermic
	syl	en:to+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
endodermis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7endo -#7+ Greek derma skin
endodermis	0.
	syl	en:do+derm+is
	pron	<2end*u1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the specialized innermost layer of cortex in roots and some stems, which controls the passage of water and dissolved substances between the cortex and stele.
endodontics	ety	C19: from New Latin endodontia, from #7endo -#7+ Greek od*_on tooth
endodontics	0.
	syl	en:do+don+tics
	pron	<2end*u1dontiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases of the dental pulp.
endodontic	sub
	head	endodontics
	syl	en:do+1don+tic
	pos	adj.
endodontist	sub
	head	endodontics
	syl	en:do+1don+tist
	pos	n.
endoenzyme	1.
	syl	en:do+en+zyme
	pron	<2end*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of en?!zymes, esp. endopeptidases, that act upon inner chemical bonds in a chain of molecules. Compare { {exoenzyme} (sense 1).}
endoenzyme	2.
	syl	en:do+en+zyme
	pron	<2end*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Becoming rare.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that act within a cell.
endoergic	0.
	syl	en:do+er+gic
	pron	<2end*u1R:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nuclear reaction
	def	occurring with absorption of energy, as opposed to Compare {endothermic}.
end of steel	1.
	syl	end of steel
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a point up to which railway tracks have been laid.
end of steel	2.
	syl	end of steel
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a town located at such a point.
endogamy	1.
	syl	en+dog:a+my
	pron	<en1dog*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	marriage within one's own tribe or similar unit. Compare { {exogamy} (sense 1).}
endogamy	2.
	syl	en+dog:a+my
	pron	<en1dog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	pollination between two flowers on the same plant.
endogamous	sub
	head	endogamy
	or	endogamic
	syl	en+1dog:a+mous
	pron	<2end*u1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
endogamic	sub
	head	endogamy
	or	endogamous
	syl	en:do+gam+ic
	pron	<2end*u1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
endogen	0.
	syl	en:do+gen
	pron	<1end*u2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {monocotyledon}.
endogenous	0.
	syl	en+dog+e:nous
	pron	<en1doJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	developing or originating within an organism or part of an organism.
endogenously	sub
	head	endogenous
	syl	en+1dog+e:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
endogeny	sub
	head	endogenous
	syl	en+1dog+e:ny
	pos	n.
endolymph	0.
	syl	en:do+lymph
	pron	<1end*u2limf>
	pos	n.
	def	the fluid that fills the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear.
endolymphatic	sub
	head	endolymph
	syl	en:do+lym+phat+ic
	pron	<2end*ulim?!1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
endometriosis	0.
	syl	en:do+me:tri:o+sis
	pron	<2end*u2mEtri1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of endometrium in areas other than the lining of the uterus, as on the ovaries, resulting in premenstrual pain.
endometrium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7endo -#7+ Greek m*_etra uterus
endometria	infl
	head	endometrium
	syl	en:do+me:tri:a
	pron	<-tri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endometrium	0.
	syl	en:do+me:tri:um
	pron	<2end*u1mEtri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the mucous membrane that lines the uterus.
endometrial	sub
	head	endometrium
	syl	en:do+1me:tri:al
	pos	adj.
endomorph	1.
	syl	en:do+morph
	pron	<1end*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of person having a body build characterized by roundness, fatness, and heaviness. Compare {ectomorph, mesomorph}.
endomorph	2.
	syl	en:do+morph
	pron	<1end*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral that naturally occurs enclosed within another mineral, as within quartz.
endomorphic	sub
	head	endomorph
	syl	en:do+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
endomorphy	sub
	head	endomorph
	syl	en:do+2mor+phy
	pos	n.
endomorphism	0.
	syl	en:do+mor+phism
	pron	<2end*u1mc:2fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a type of metamorphism in which changes are induced in the cooling molten rock material by contact with the older rocks surround?!ing it.
endoneurium	0.
	syl	en:do+neu+ri:um
	pron	<2end*u1nju*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the delicate connective tissue surrounding nerve fibres within a bundle.
endoparasite	0.
	syl	en:do+par:a+site
	pron	<2end*u1p@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasite, such as the tapeworm, that lives within the body of its host.
endoparasitic	sub
	head	endoparasite
	syl	en:do+par:a+sit+ic
	pron	<2end*u2p@r*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
endopeptidase	0.
	syl	en:do+pep+ti+dase
	pron	<2end*u1pepti2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any proteolytic enzyme, such as pepsin, that splits a protein into smaller peptide fragments. Also called: {proteinase}. Compare {exo?!peptidase}.
endophyte	0.
	syl	en:do+phyte
	pron	<1end*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant, such as a parasitic fungus,@T that@T lives@T within@T another @T plant.
endophytic	sub
	head	endophyte
	syl	en:do+phyt+ic
	pron	<2end*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
endophytically	sub
	head	endophyte
	syl	en:do+1phyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
endoplasm	0.
	syl	en:do+plasm
	pron	<1end*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the inner cytoplasm that in many cells is more granular and fluid than the outer cytoplasm (see { {ectoplasm} (sense 1)}).
endoplasmic	sub
	head	endoplasm
	syl	en:do+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
endoplasmic reticulum	0.
	syl	en:do+plas+mic re+tic:u+lum
	pos	n.
	def	a network of membranes in the cytoplasm of most cells, functioning in intracellular trans?!port. It@T is @T sometimes@T covered@T with@T numerous@T particles (ribosomes).
end organ	0.
	syl	end or+gan
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the expanded end of a peripheral motor or sensory nerve.
endorse	ety	C16: from Old French endosser to put on the back, from #7en -%1#7+ dos back, from Latin dorsum 
indorse	alt
	head	endorse
	or	endorse
	syl	in+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
endorse	1.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give approval or sanction to.
endorse	2.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign (one's name) on the back of (a cheque, etc.) to specify oneself as payee.
endorse	3.a.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign the back of (a negotiable document) to transfer ownership of the rights to a specified payee.
endorse	3.b.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to specify (a designated sum) as transferable to another as payee.
endorse	4.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write (a qualifying comment, recommendation, etc.) on the back of a document.
endorse	5.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign a document, as when confirming receipt of payment.
endorse	6.
	or	indorse
	syl	en+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to record (a conviction) on (a driving licence).
endorsable	sub
	head	endorse
	or	indorsable
	syl	en+1dors+a:ble
	pos	adj.
indorsable	sub
	head	endorse
	or	endorsable
	syl	in+1dors+a:ble
	pos	adj.
endorser	sub
	head	endorse
	or	indorser
	syl	en+1dors+er
	pos	n.
endorsor	sub
	head	endorse
	or	indorsor
	syl	en+1dor+sor
	pos	n.
indorser	sub
	head	endorse
	or	endorser
	syl	in+1dors+er
	pos	n.
indorsor	sub
	head	endorse
	or	endorsor
	syl	in+1dor+sor
	pos	n.
indorsee	alt
	head	endorsee
	or	endorsee
	syl	in+dor+see
	pos	n.
endorsee	0.
	or	indorsee
	syl	en+dor+see
	pron	<in2dc:1sE>, <2endc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the person in whose favour a negotiable instrument is endorsed.
indorsement	alt
	head	endorsement
	or	endorsement
	syl	in+dorse+ment
	pron	<in1dc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
endorsement	1.
	or	indorsement
	syl	en+dorse+ment
	pron	<in1dc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of endorsing.
endorsement	2.
	or	indorsement
	syl	en+dorse+ment
	pron	<in1dc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that endorses, such as a signature or qualifying comment.
endorsement	3.
	or	indorsement
	syl	en+dorse+ment
	pron	<in1dc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	approval or support.
endorsement	4.
	or	indorsement
	syl	en+dorse+ment
	pron	<in1dc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a record of a motoring offence on a driving li?!cence.
endorsement	5.
	or	indorsement
	syl	en+dorse+ment
	pron	<in1dc:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	a clause in or amendment to an insurance policy allowing for alteration of coverage.
endoscope	0.
	syl	en:do+scope
	pron	<1end*u2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a long slender medical instrument for examining the interior of a hollow organ such as the urinary bladder.
endoscopic	sub
	head	endoscope
	syl	en:do+scop+ic
	pron	<2end*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
endoscopy	sub
	head	endoscope
	syl	en+1dos+co+py
	pos	n.
endoskeleton	0.
	syl	en:do+skel+e:ton
	pron	<2end*u1skelitN>
	pos	n.
	def	the internal skeleton of an animal, esp. the bony or cartilaginous skeleton of vertebrates. Compare {exoskeleton}.
endoskeletal	sub
	head	endoskeleton
	syl	en:do+1skel+e:tal
	pos	adj.
endosmosis	0.
	syl	en+dos+mo+sis
	pron	<2endos1m*usis>, <-doz->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	osmosis in which water enters a cell or organism from the surrounding solution. Compare {exosmosis}.
endosmotic	sub
	head	endosmosis
	syl	en+dos+mot+ic
	pron	<2endos1mot?!ik>, <-doz->
	pos	adj.
endosmotically	sub
	head	endosmosis
	syl	en+dos+1mot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
endosome	0.
	syl	en:do+some
	pron	<1end*u2s*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	any dense particle of chromatin within a nucleus, esp. a nucleolus.
endosperm	0.
	syl	en:do+sperm
	pron	<1end*u2spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tissue within the seed of a flowering plant that surrounds and nourishes the developing embryo.
endospermic	sub
	head	endosperm
	syl	en:do+1sper+mic
	pos	adj.
endospore	1.
	syl	en:do+spore
	pron	<1end*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small asexual spore produced by some bacteria and algae.
endospore	2.
	syl	en:do+spore
	pron	<1end*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the innermost wall of a spore or pollen grain.
endosporous	sub
	head	endospore
	syl	en+dos+por+ous
	pron	<en1dosp*r*s>, <2end*u1spc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
endosteum	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7endo -#7+ Greek osteon bone
endostea	infl
	head	endosteum
	syl	en+dos+te:a
	pron	<-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endosteum	0.
	syl	en+dos+te:um
	pron	<en1dosti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly vascular membrane lining the internal surface of long bones, such as the femur and humerus.
endosteal	sub
	head	endosteum
	syl	en+1dos+te:al
	pos	adj.
endostoses	infl
	head	endostosis
	syl	en+dos+to+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endostosis	0.
	syl	en+dos+to+sis
	pron	<2endos1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of cartilage into bone.
endothecium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7endo -#7+ Greek th*_ekion case; see #7theca 
endothecia	infl
	head	endothecium
	syl	en:do+the:ci:a
	pron	<-Si*>, <-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endothecium	1.
	syl	en:do+the:ci:um
	pron	<2end*u1TESi*m>, <-si*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the inner mass of cells of the developing capsule in mosses.
endothecium	2.
	syl	en:do+the:ci:um
	pron	<2end*u1TESi*m>, <-si*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the fibrous tissue of the inner wall of an anther.
endothecial	sub
	head	endothecium
	syl	en:do+1the:ci:al
	pos	adj.
endotheliomata	infl
	head	endothelioma
	syl	en:do+the:li:o+ma:ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endothelioma	0.
	syl	en:do+the:li:o+ma
	pron	<2end*u2TEli1*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumour originating in endothelial tissue, such as the lining of blood vessels.
endothelium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7endo -#7+ -thelium, from Greek th*_el*_e nipple
endothelia	infl
	head	endothelium
	syl	en:do+the:li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
endothelium	0.
	syl	en:do+the:li:um
	pron	<2end*u1TEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tissue consisting of a single layer of cells that lines the blood and lymph vessels, heart, and some other cavities.
endothelial	sub
	head	endothelium
	syl	en:do+1the:li:al
	pos	adj.
endothelioid	sub
	head	endothelium
	syl	en:do+1the:li+2oid
	pos	adj.
endothermal	alt
	head	endothermic
	or	endothermic
	syl	en:do+ther+mal
	pos	adj.
endothermic	0.
	or	endothermal
	syl	en:do+ther+mic
	pron	<2end*u1TR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical reaction or compound
	def	occurring or formed with the absorption of heat. Compare {exothermic, endoergic}.
endothermically	sub
	head	endothermic
	syl	en:do+1ther+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
endothermism	sub
	head	endothermic
	syl	en:do+1ther+mism
	pos	n.
endotoxin	0.
	syl	en:do+tox+in
	pron	<2end*u1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxin contained within the protoplasm of an organism, esp. a bacterium, and liberated only at death.
endotoxic	sub
	head	endotoxin
	syl	en:do+1tox+ic
	pos	adj.
endover	0.
	syl	end+o:ver
	pron	<1end2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	a movement in a straight line by means of a series of spins through 180?% all in the same direction.
endow	ety	C14: from Old French endouer, from #7en -%1#7+ douer from Latin d*_ot*_are, from d*_os dowry
endow	1.
	syl	en+dow
	pron	<in1dau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or bequeath a source of permanent income.
endow	2.
	syl	en+dow
	pron	<in1dau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to provide (with qualities, characteristics, etc.).
endow	3.
	syl	en+dow
	pron	<in1dau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to provide with a dower.
endower	sub
	head	endow
	syl	en+1dow+er
	pos	n.
endowment	1.a.
	syl	en+dow+ment
	pron	<in1daum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the source of income with which an institution, etc., is endowed.
endowment	1.b.
	syl	en+dow+ment
	pron	<in1daum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the income itself.
endowment	2.
	syl	en+dow+ment
	pron	<in1daum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of endowing.
endowment	3.
	syl	en+dow+ment
	pron	<in1daum*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	natural talents or qualities.
insurance	alt
	head	endowment assurance
	or	endowment assurance
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
endowment assurance	0.
	or	insurance
	syl	en+dow+ment as+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a form of life insurance that provides for the payment of a specified sum directly to the policyholder at a designated date or to his beneficiary should he die before this date.
endpaper	0.
	syl	end+pa:per
	pron	<1end2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two leaves at the front and back of a book pasted to the inside of the board covers and the first leaf of the book to secure the binding.
end pin	0.
	syl	end pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the adjustable metal spike attached to the bottom of a cello, double bass, etc., that supports it while it is being played.
endplate	1.
	syl	end+plate
	pron	<1end2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any usually flat platelike structure at the end of something.
endplate	2.
	syl	end+plate
	pron	<1end2plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the flattened end of a motor nerve fibre, which transmits impulses to muscle.
	infl
	head	endplay
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
endplay	1.
	syl	end+play
	pron	<1end2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of playing the last few tricks in a hand so that an opponent is forced to make a particular lead. {~} .
endplay	2.
	syl	end+play
	pron	<1end2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	to force (an opponent) to make a particular lead near the end of a hand.
	exam	1	declarer endplayed West for the jack of spades.
end point	1.
	syl	end point
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the point at which a titration is complete, usually marked by a change in colour of an indicator.
end point	2.
	syl	end point
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which anything is complete.
end product	0.
	syl	end prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	the final result or outcome of a process, series, endeavour, etc., esp. in manufacturing.
end-stopped	0.
	syl	end-stopped
	pos	adj.
	usage	of verse
	def	having a pause at the end of each line.
endue	ety	C15: from Old French enduire, from Latin ind*_ucere, from d*_ucere to lead
indue	alt
	head	endue
	or	endue
	syl	in+due
	pron	<in1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
endues	infl
	head	endue
	syl	en+dues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enduing	infl
	head	endue
	syl	en+du+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
endued	infl
	head	endue
	syl	en+dued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
endue	1.
	or	indue
	syl	en+due
	pron	<in1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to invest or provide, as with some quality or trait.
endue	2.
	or	indue
	syl	en+due
	pron	<in1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to don or assume.
endue	3.
	or	indue
	syl	en+due
	pron	<in1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Rare. foll. by with
	def	to clothe or dress (in).
end up	1.
	syl	end up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	copula
	def	to become eventually; turn out to be.
	exam	1	he ended up a thief.
end up	2.
	syl	end up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to arrive, esp. by a circuitous or lengthy route or process.
	exam	1	to end up in prison.
endurance	1.
	syl	en+dur+ance
	pron	<in1dju*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity, state, or an instance of enduring.
endurance	2.
	syl	en+dur+ance
	pron	<in1dju*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something endured; a hardship, strain, or privation.
endure	ety	C14: from Old French endurer, from Latin ind*_ur*_are to harden, from d*_urus hard &- en+#!dur+a@.ble adj. &- en+@!dur+a@.#!bil+i@.ty or en+#!dur+a@.ble+ness n. &- en+#!dur+a@.bly adv.
endure	1.
	syl	en+dure
	pron	<in1dju*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo (hardship, strain, privation, etc.) without yielding; bear.
endure	2.
	syl	en+dure
	pron	<in1dju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit or tolerate.
endure	3.
	syl	en+dure
	pron	<in1dju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to last or continue to exist.
enduring	1.
	syl	en+dur+ing
	pron	<in1dju*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	permanent; lasting.
enduring	2.
	syl	en+dur+ing
	pron	<in1dju*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having forbearance; long-suffering.
enduringly	sub
	head	enduring
	syl	en+1dur+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
enduringness	sub
	head	enduring
	syl	en+1dur+ing+ness
	pos	n.
endways	1.
	syl	end+ways
	pron	<1end2wAz>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	having the end forwards or upwards.
endways	2.
	syl	end+ways
	pron	<1end2wAz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	vertical or upright.
endways	3.
	syl	end+ways
	pron	<1end2wAz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	lengthways.
endways	4.
	syl	end+ways
	pron	<1end2wAz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	standing or lying end to end.
Endymion	0.
	syl	En:dym:i:on
	pron	<en1dimi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a handsome youth who was visited every night by the moon goddess Selene, who loved him.
ENE	0.
	syl	ENE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	east-northeast.
-ene	ety	from Greek -*_en*_e, feminine patronymic suffix
-ene	0.
	syl	-ene
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in chemistry) indicating an un?!saturated compound containing double bonds.
	exam	1	benzene;
	exam	2	ethylene.
enema	ety	C15: from New Latin, from Greek: injection, from enienai to send in, from hienai to send
enemas	infl
	head	enema
	or	enemata
	syl	en+e:mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enemata	infl
	head	enema
	or	enemas
	syl	en+e:ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enema	1.
	syl	en+e:ma
	pron	<1enim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the introduction of liquid into the rectum to evacuate the bowels, medicate, or nourish.
enema	2.
	syl	en+e:ma
	pron	<1enim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the liquid so introduced.
enemy	ety	C13: from Old French enemi, from Latin inim*_icus hostile, from #7in -%1#7+ am*_icus friend
enemies	infl
	head	enemy
	syl	en+e:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enemy	1.
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person hostile or opposed to a policy, cause, person, or group, esp. one who actively tries to do damage; opponent.
enemy	2.a.
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	an armed adversary; opposing military force.
enemy	2.b.
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	enemy aircraft.
enemy	3.a.
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a hostile nation or people.
enemy	3.b.
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an enemy alien.
enemy	4.
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	something that harms or opposes; adversary.
	exam	1	courage is the enemy of failure.
enemy	xref
	syl	en+e:my
	pron	<1en*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {inimical}.
energetic	0.
	syl	en+er+get+ic
	pron	<2en*1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing much energy or force; vigorous.
energetically	sub
	head	energetic
	syl	en+er+1get:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
energetics	0.
	syl	en+er+get+ics
	pron	<2en*1Jetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with energy and its transformations.
energeticist	sub
	head	energetics
	syl	en+er+1get:i+cist
	pos	n.
energid	0.
	syl	en+er+gid
	pron	<1en*Jid>
	pos	n.
	def	a biological unit that consists of nucleus and cytoplasm but does not constitute a cell.
energise	alt
	head	energize
	or	energize
	syl	en+er+gise
	pron	<1en*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
energize	1.
	or	energise
	syl	en+er+gize
	pron	<1en*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or cause to have energy; invigorate.
energize	2.
	or	energise
	syl	en+er+gize
	pron	<1en*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a source of electric current or electromotive force to (a circuit, field winding, etc.).
energizer	sub
	head	energize
	or	energiser
	syl	en+er+2giz+er
	pos	n.
energiser	sub
	head	energize
	or	energizer
	syl	en+er+2gis+er
	pos	n.
energumen	ety	C18: via Late Latin from Greek energoumenos having been worked on, from energein to be in action, from energos effective; see #7energy 
energumen	1.
	syl	en+er+gu+men
	pron	<2en*1gju:men>
	pos	n.
	def	a person thought to be possessed by an evil spirit.
energumen	2.
	syl	en+er+gu+men
	pron	<2en*1gju:men>
	pos	n.
	def	a fanatic or zealot.
energy	ety	C16: from Late Latin energ*_ia, from Greek energeia activity, from energos effective, from #7en -%2#7+ ergon work
energies	infl
	head	energy
	syl	en+er+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
energy	1.
	syl	en+er+gy
	pron	<1en*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	intensity or vitality of action or expression; forcefulness.
energy	2.
	syl	en+er+gy
	pron	<1en*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity or tendency for intense activity; vigour.
energy	3.
	syl	en+er+gy
	pron	<1en*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	vigorous or intense action; exertion.
energy	4.a.
	syl	en+er+gy
	pron	<1en*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity of a body or system to do work.
energy	4.b.
	syl	en+er+gy
	pron	<1en*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of this capacity, expressed as the work that it does in changing to some specified reference state. It is measured in joules (SI units). Symbol.
	exam	1	E
energy band	0.
	syl	en+er+gy band
	pos	n.
	def	a range of energy levels associated with the electrons in a crystalline solid, the distribution of which determines the conducting properties of the solid.
state	alt
	head	energy level
	or	energy level
	syl	state
	pos	n.
energy level	1.
	or	state
	syl	en+er+gy lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	one of the states of constant energy in which a system may exist. Each level is separated by finite amounts of energy.
energy level	2.
	or	state
	syl	en+er+gy lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the energy of such a state.
enervate	ety	C17: from Latin *_enerv*_are to remove the nerves from, from nervus nerve, sinew
enervate	1.
	syl	en+er+vate
	pron	<1en*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of strength or vitality; weaken physically or mentally; debilitate.
enervate	2.
	syl	en+er+vate
	pron	<i1nR:vit>
	pos	adj.
	def	deprived of strength or vitality; weakened.
enervation	sub
	head	enervate
	syl	en+er+1va+tion
	pos	n.
enervative	sub
	head	enervate
	syl	en+er+2va+tive
	pos	adj.
enervator	sub
	head	enervate
	syl	en+er+2va+tor
	pos	n.
Georges	infl
	head	Enesco
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Enesco	0.
	syl	E:ne:sco
	pron	<e1nesk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1881-1955, Rumanian violinist and composer.
enface	0.
	syl	en+face
	pron	<in1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write, print, or stamp (something) on the face of (a document).
enfacement	sub
	head	enface
	syl	en+1face+ment
	pos	n.
en face	1.
	syl	en face
	pron	French. <*~a 1fas>
	pos	adj.
	def	facing forwards.
en face	2.
	syl	en face
	pron	French. <*~a 1fas>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposite; facing.
en famille	1.
	syl	en fa+mille
	pron	French. <?~a fa1mij>
	pos	adv.
	def	with one's family; at home.
en famille	2.
	syl	en fa+mille
	pron	French. <?~a fa1mij>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a casual way; informally.
enfant terrible	ety	C19: from French, literally: terrible child
enfants terribles	infl
	head	enfant terrible
	syl	en+fants ter+ri+bles
	pron	<?~af?~a te1ribl). a pArson givAn to unconvAntional conduct or indiscrAAt rAmarks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enfeeble	0.
	syl	en+fee+ble
	pron	<in1fEbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make weak; deprive of strength.
enfeeblement	sub
	head	enfeeble
	syl	en+1fee+ble+ment
	pos	n.
enfeebler	sub
	head	enfeeble
	syl	en+1fee+bler
	pos	n.
enfeoff	ety	C14: from Anglo-French enfeoffer; see #7fief 
enfeoff	1.
	syl	en+feoff
	pron	<in1fEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to invest (a person) with possession of a freehold estate in land.
enfeoff	2.
	syl	en+feoff
	pron	<in1fEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	to take (someone) into vassalage by giving a fee or fief in return for certain services.
enfeoffment	sub
	head	enfeoff
	syl	en+1feoff+ment
	pos	n.
en fete	ety	literally: in festival
en fete	1.
	syl	en f*^ete
	pron	French. <*~a 1fet>
	pos	adv.
	def	dressed for a festivity.
en fete	2.
	syl	en f*^ete
	pron	French. <*~a 1fet>
	pos	adv.
	def	engaged in a festivity.
Enfield	0.
	syl	En+field
	pron	<1enfEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London: a N residential suburb. Pop.: 260900 (1976 est.).
Enfield rifle	ety	C19: from E#7nfield , where it was first made
Enfield rifle	1.
	syl	En+field ri+fle
	pos	n.
	def	a breech-loading bolt-action magazine rifle of varying calibres, formerly used by the British and U.S. armies.
Enfield rifle	2.
	syl	En+field ri+fle
	pos	n.
	def	a nineteenth-century muzzle-loading musket used by the British army.
enfilade	ety	C18: from French: suite, from enfiler to thread on string, from fil thread
enfilade	1.
	syl	en+fi+lade
	pron	<2enfi1lAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a position or formation subject to fire directed along the length as opposed to the breadth of its front.
enfilade	2.
	syl	en+fi+lade
	pron	<2enfi1lAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to attack (a position or formation) with enfilade.
enfleurage	0.
	syl	en+fleu+rage
	pron	French. <?~afl@o1ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of exposing odourless oils to the scent of fresh flowers, used in perfume-making.
infold	alt
	head	enfold
	or	enfold
	syl	in+fold
	pron	<in1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enfold	1.
	or	infold
	syl	en+fold
	pron	<in1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover by enclosing.
enfold	2.
	or	infold
	syl	en+fold
	pron	<in1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to embrace.
enfold	3.
	or	infold
	syl	en+fold
	pron	<in1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form with or as with folds.
enfolder	sub
	head	enfold
	or	infolder
	syl	en+1fold+er
	pos	n.
infolder	sub
	head	enfold
	or	enfolder
	syl	in+1fold+er
	pos	n.
enfoldment	sub
	head	enfold
	or	infoldment
	syl	en+1fold+ment
	pos	n.
infoldment	sub
	head	enfold
	or	enfoldment
	syl	in+1fold+ment
	pos	n.
enforce	1.
	syl	en+force
	pron	<in1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ensure observance of or obedience to (a law, decision, etc.).
enforce	2.
	syl	en+force
	pron	<in1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose (obedience, loyalty, etc.) by or as by force.
enforce	3.
	syl	en+force
	pron	<in1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emphasize or reinforce (an argument, demand, etc.). &- {en+#!force+a@.ble}
enforceability	sub
	head	enforce
	syl	en+2force+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
enforcedly	sub
	head	enforce
	syl	en+forc+ed+ly
	pron	<in1fc:sidli>
	pos	adv.
enforcement	sub
	head	enforce
	syl	en+1force+ment
	pos	n.
enforcer	sub
	head	enforce
	syl	en+1forc+er
	pos	n.
enfranchise	1.
	syl	en+fran+chise
	pron	<in1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant the power of voting to, esp. as a right of citizenship.
enfranchise	2.
	syl	en+fran+chise
	pron	<in1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to liberate, as from servitude.
enfranchise	3.
	syl	en+fran+chise
	pron	<in1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in England
	def	to invest (a town, city, etc.) with the right to be represented in Parliament.
enfranchise	4.
	syl	en+fran+chise
	pron	<in1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	to convert (copyhold land) to freehold.
enfranchisement	sub
	head	enfranchise
	syl	en+1fran+chise+ment
	pos	n.
enfranchiser	sub
	head	enfranchise
	syl	en+1fran+chis+er
	pos	n.
eng	0.
	syl	eng
	pron	<eG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another name for {agma}.
eng	1.
	syl	eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engine.
eng	2.
	syl	eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engineer.
eng	3.
	syl	eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engineering.
eng	4.
	syl	eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engraved.
eng	5.
	syl	eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engraver.
eng	6.
	syl	eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engraving.
Eng	1.
	syl	Eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	England.
Eng	2.
	syl	Eng.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	English.
Engadine	0.
	syl	En+ga+dine
	pron	<1eGg*2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of the valley of the River Inn in Switzerland, in Graub*"unden canton: tourist and winter sports centre.
engage	ety	C15: from Old French engagier, from #7en -%1#7+ gage a pledge, see #7gage %1
engage	1.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to secure the services of; employ.
engage	2.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to secure for use; reserve.
	exam	1	engage a room.
engage	3.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to involve (a person or his attention) intensely; engross; occupy.
engage	4.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attract (the affection) of (a person).
	exam	1	her innocence engaged him.
engage	5.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw (somebody) into conversation.
engage	6.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part; participate.
	exam	1	he engages in many sports.
engage	7.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to promise (to do something).
engage	8.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to begin an action with (an enemy).
engage	9.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring (a mechanism) into operation.
	exam	1	he engaged the clutch.
engage	10.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo interlocking, as of the components of a driving mechanism, such as a gear train.
engage	11.
	syl	en+gage
	pron	<in1gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	to locate (a locking device) in its operative position or to advance (a tool) into a workpiece to commence cutting.
engager	sub
	head	engage
	syl	en+1gag+er
	pos	n.
engag'ee	alt
	head	engag'e
	or	engag'e
	syl	en+ga+g*'ee
	pron	French. <*~aga1ZA>
	pos	adj.
	mod	fem.
engag'e	0.
	or	engag'ee
	syl	en+ga+g*'e
	pron	French. <*~aga1ZA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a writer or artist
	def	morally or politically committed to some ideology.
engaged	1.
	syl	en+gaged
	pron	<in1gAJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	pledged to be married; betrothed.
engaged	2.
	syl	en+gaged
	pron	<in1gAJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	employed, occupied, or busy.
engaged	3.
	syl	en+gaged
	pron	<in1gAJd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	built against or attached to a wall or similar structure.
	exam	1	an engaged column.
engaged	4.
	syl	en+gaged
	pron	<in1gAJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a telephone line
	def	already in use. &- {en+gag+ed+ly} ($In#!ge$Id#f?!$Idl$I)
engaged tone	0.
	syl	en+gaged tone
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a repeated single note heard on a telephone when the number called is already in use. U.S. equivalent: {busy signal}. Compare {ringing tone, dialling tone}.
engagement	1.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pledge of marriage; betrothal.
engagement	2.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an appointment or arrangement, esp. for business or social purposes.
engagement	3.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of engaging or condition of being engaged.
engagement	4.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a promise, obligation, or other condition that binds.
engagement	5.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of employment, esp. a limited period.
engagement	6.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an action; battle.
engagement	7.
	syl	en+gage+ment
	pron	<in1gAJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	financial obligations.
engagement ring	0.
	syl	en+gage+ment ring
	pos	n.
	def	a ring given by a man to a woman as a token of their betrothal.
engaging	0.
	syl	en+gag+ing
	pron	<in1gAJiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing, charming, or winning.
engagingly	sub
	head	engaging
	syl	en+1gag+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
engagingness	sub
	head	engaging
	syl	en+1gag+ing+ness
	pos	n.
en garde	1.
	syl	en garde
	pron	French. <?~a 1gard>
	pos	interj.
	def	on guard; a call to a fencer to adopt a defensive stance in readiness for an attack or bout.
en garde	2.
	syl	en garde
	pron	French. <?~a 1gard>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fencer
	def	in such a stance.
Friedrich	infl
	head	Engels
	syl	Frie:drich
	pron	<1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Engels	0.
	syl	En:gels
	pron	German <1eGLs>
	pos	n.
	def	1820-95, German socialist leader and political philosopher, in England from 1849. He collaborated with Marx on (1848) and his own works include (1844) and (1884).
engender	ety	C14: from Old French engendrer, from Latin ingener*_are, from gener*_are to beget
engender	1.
	syl	en+gen+der
	pron	<in1Jend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about or give rise to; produce or cause.
engender	2.
	syl	en+gen+der
	pron	<in1Jend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be born or cause to be born; bring or come into being.
engenderer	sub
	head	engender
	syl	en+1gen+der+er
	pos	n.
engenderment	sub
	head	engender
	syl	en+1gen+der+ment
	pos	n.
engin	0.
	syl	engin.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	engineering.
engine	ety	C13: from Old French engin, from Latin ingenium nature, talent, ingenious contrivance, from #7in -%2#7+ -genium, related to gignere to beget, produce
engine	1.
	syl	en+gine
	pron	<1enJin>
	pos	n.
	def	any machine designed to convert energy, esp. thermal energy, into mechanical work.
	exam	1	a steam engine;
	exam	2	a petrol engine.
engine	2.a.
	syl	en+gine
	pron	<1enJin>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway locomotive.
engine	2.b.
	syl	en+gine
	pron	<1enJin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the engine cab.
engine	3.
	syl	en+gine
	pron	<1enJin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	any of various pieces of equipment formerly used in warfare, such as a battering ram or gun.
engine	4.
	syl	en+gine
	pron	<1enJin>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument or device.
	exam	1	engines of torture.
engine driver	0.
	syl	en+gine driv+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a man who drives a railway locomotive; train driver.
engineer	ety	C14 enginer, from Old French engigneor, from engignier to contrive, ultimately from Latin ingenium skill, talent; see #7engine 
engineer	1.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained in any branch of the profession of engineering.
engineer	2.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the originator or manager of a situation, system, etc.
engineer	3.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanic; one who repairs or services machines.
engineer	4.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the driver of a railway loco?!motive.
engineer	5.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer responsible for a ship's engines.
engineer	6.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	Informal name: {sapper}. a member of the armed forces, esp. the army, trained in engineering and construction work. {~}
engineer	7.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	to originate, cause, or plan in a clever or devious manner.
	exam	1	he engineered the minister's downfall.
engineer	8.
	syl	en+gi+neer
	pron	<2enJi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	to design, plan, or construct as a professional engineer.
engineering	0.
	syl	en+gi+neer+ing
	pron	<2enJi1ni*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession of applying scientific principles to the design, construction, and maintenance of engines, cars, machines, etc. ({mechanical engineering) }, buildings, bridges, roads, etc. ({civil engineering) }, electrical machines and communication systems ({electrical engineering) }, chemical plant and machinery ({chemical engineering) }, or aircraft ({aeronautical engineering) }. See also {military engineering}.
engine room	1.
	syl	en+gine room
	pos	n.
	def	a place where engines are housed, esp. on a ship.
engine room	2.
	syl	en+gine room
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place where heavy or productive work is done.
engineries	infl
	head	enginery
	syl	en+gine+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enginery	1.
	syl	en+gine+ry
	pron	<1enJinri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection or assembly of engines; machinery.
enginery	2.
	syl	en+gine+ry
	pron	<1enJinri>
	pos	n.
	def	engines employed in warfare.
enginery	3.
	syl	en+gine+ry
	pron	<1enJinri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	skilful manoeuvring or contrivance.
englacial	0.
	syl	en+gla+ci:al
	pron	<in1glAsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	embedded in, carried by, or running through a glacier.
	exam	1	englacial drift;
	exam	2	an englacial river.
englacially	sub
	head	englacial
	syl	en+1gla+ci+al+ly
	pos	adv.
England	0.
	syl	Eng+land
	pron	<1iGgl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest division of Great Britain, bordering on Scotland and Wales: unified in the mid-tenth century and conquered by the Normans in 1066; united with Wales in 1536 and Scotland in 1707; monarchy overthrown in 1649 but restored in 1660; became the world's leading colonial power in the 18th century; the first country to undergo the Industrial Revolution. Capital: London. Pop.: 46417600 (1976 est.). Area: 130360 sq. km (50332 sq. miles). See {United Kingdom, Great Britain}. Related adj.: {Anglican}.
English	1.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Britain, the U.S., most parts of the Commonwealth, and certain other countries. It is the native language of over 280 million people and is acquired as a second language by many more. It is an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch.
the English	2.
	head	English
	syl	the English.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives or inhabitants of England or (loosely) of Great Britain collectively.
English	3.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 14 point.
English	4.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	n.
	def	an old style of black-letter typeface.
English	5.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {side} (in billiards).
English	6.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, using, or relating to the English language.
English	7.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of England or the English.
English	8.
	syl	Eng+lish
	pron	<1iGgliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to translate or adapt into English.
Englishness	sub
	head	English
	syl	Eng+lish+ness
	pos	n.
English bond	0.
	syl	Eng+lish bond
	pos	n.
	def	a bond used in brickwork that has a course of headers alternating with a course of stretchers.
English Channel	0.
	syl	Eng+lish Chan+nel
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Atlantic Ocean between S England and N France, linked with the North Sea by the Strait of Dover. Length: about 560 km (350 miles). Width: between 32 km (20 miles) and 161 km (100 miles).
English flute	0.
	syl	Eng+lish flute
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another name for { {recorder} (sense 4).}
English horn	0.
	syl	Eng+lish horn
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another name for {cor anglais}.
Englishism	1.
	syl	Eng+lish+ism
	pron	<1iGgli2Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an English custom, practice, etc.
Englishism	2.
	syl	Eng+lish+ism
	pron	<1iGgli2Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a word or expression not found in forms of English other than British English; Anglicism.
Englishism	3.
	syl	Eng+lish+ism
	pron	<1iGgli2Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	high regard for English customs, institutions, etc.
Englishwoman	alt
	head	Englishman
	or	Englishman
	syl	Eng:lish+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Englishmen	infl
	head	Englishman
	or	Englishwomen
	syl	Eng:lish+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Englishwomen	infl
	head	Englishman
	or	Englishmen
	syl	Eng:lish+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Englishman	1.
	or	Englishwoman
	syl	Eng:lish+man
	pron	<1iGgliSm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of England.
Englishman	2.
	or	Englishwoman
	syl	Eng:lish+man
	pron	<1iGgliSm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	a citizen of the United Kingdom.
knot	alt
	head	Englishman's tie
	or	Englishman's tie
	syl	knot
	pos	n.
Englishman's tie	0.
	or	knot
	syl	Eng:lish+man's tie
	pos	n.
	def	a type of knot for tying together heavy ropes.
Englishry	1.
	syl	Eng+lish+ry
	pron	<1iGgliSri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	people of English descent, esp. in Ireland.
Englishry	2.
	syl	Eng+lish+ry
	pron	<1iGgliSri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	the fact or condition of being an Englishman or Englishwoman, esp. by birth.
English setter	0.
	syl	Eng+lish set+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of setter having a soft silky coat, usually with a good deal of white in it, and a plumed tail.
engluts	infl
	head	englut
	syl	en+gluts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
englutting	infl
	head	englut
	syl	en+glut+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
englutted	infl
	head	englut
	syl	en+glut+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
englut	1.
	syl	en+glut
	pron	<in1gl^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to devour ravenously; swallow eagerly.
englut	2.
	syl	en+glut
	pron	<in1gl^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to glut or sate (oneself); surfeit; satiate.
engorge	1.
	syl	en+gorge
	pron	<in1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to congest with blood.
engorge	2.
	syl	en+gorge
	pron	<in1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eat (food) ravenously or greedily.
engorge	3.
	syl	en+gorge
	pron	<in1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gorge (oneself); glut; satiate.
engorgement	sub
	head	engorge
	syl	en+1gorge+ment
	pos	n.
engr	1.
	syl	engr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engineer.
engr	2.
	syl	engr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engraved.
engr	3.
	syl	engr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	engraver.
ingraft	alt
	head	engraft
	or	engraft
	syl	in+graft
	pron	<in1gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
engraft	1.
	or	ingraft
	syl	en+graft
	pron	<in1gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to graft (a shoot, bud, etc.) onto a stock.
engraft	2.
	or	ingraft
	syl	en+graft
	pron	<in1gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to incorporate in a firm or permanent way; implant.
	exam	1	they engrafted their principles into the document.
engraftation	sub
	head	engraft
	or	engraftment
	syl	en+graf+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
ingraftation	sub
	head	engraft
	or	ingraftment
	syl	in+graf+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
engraftment	sub
	head	engraft
	or	engraftation
	syl	en+1graft+ment
	pos	n.
ingraftment	sub
	head	engraft
	or	ingraftation
	syl	in+1graft+ment
	pos	n.
engrail	ety	C14: from Old French engresler, from #7en -%1#7+ gresle slim, from Latin gracilis slender, graceful
engrail	0.
	syl	en+grail
	pron	<in1grAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or mark (the edge of) (a coin, etc.) with small carved notches.
engrailment	sub
	head	engrail
	syl	en+1grail+ment
	pos	n.
engrain	0.
	syl	en+grain
	pron	<in1grAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {ingrain}.
engram	ety	C20: from German Engramm, from Greek en- #7in + gramma letter &- en+#!gram+mic or @!en+gram+#!mat+ic adj.
engram	0.
	syl	en+gram
	pron	<1engr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the physical basis of an individual memory in the brain. Also called: {neurogram}. See also {memory trace}.
engrave	ety	C16: from #7en -%1#7+{grave %3}#7, on the model of French engraver 
engrave	1.
	syl	en+grave
	pron	<in1grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inscribe (a design, writing, etc.) onto (a block, plate, or other surface used for printing) by carving, etching with acid, or other process.
engrave	2.
	syl	en+grave
	pron	<in1grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (designs or characters) from a printing plate so made.
engrave	3.
	syl	en+grave
	pron	<in1grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix deeply or permanently in the mind.
engraver	sub
	head	engrave
	syl	en+1grav+er
	pos	n.
engraving	1.
	syl	en+grav+ing
	pron	<in1grAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of a person who engraves.
engraving	2.
	syl	en+grav+ing
	pron	<in1grAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a block, plate, or other surface that has been engraved.
engraving	3.
	syl	en+grav+ing
	pron	<in1grAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a print made from such a surface.
engross	ety	C14 (in the sense: to buy up wholesale): from Old French en gros in quantity; C15 (in the sense: to write in large letters): probably from Medieval Latin ingross*_are; both from Latin grossus thick, #7gross 
engross	1.
	syl	en+gross
	pron	<in1gr*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy one's attention completely; absorb.
engross	2.
	syl	en+gross
	pron	<in1gr*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write or copy (manuscript) in large legible handwriting.
engross	3.
	syl	en+gross
	pron	<in1gr*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to write or type out formally (a deed, agreement, or other document) preparatory to execution.
engross	4.
	syl	en+gross
	pron	<in1gr*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for { {corner} (sense 17).}
engrossedly	sub
	head	engross
	syl	en+gross+ed+ly
	pron	<in1gr*usidli>
	pos	adv.
engrosser	sub
	head	engross
	syl	en+1gross+er
	pos	n.
engrossment	1.
	syl	en+gross+ment
	pron	<in1gr*usm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a deed or other document that has been engrossed.
engrossment	2.
	syl	en+gross+ment
	pron	<in1gr*usm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being engrossed.
ingulf	alt
	head	engulf
	or	engulf
	syl	in+gulf
	pron	<in1g^lf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
engulf	1.
	or	ingulf
	syl	en+gulf
	pron	<in1g^lf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to immerse, plunge, bury, or swallow up.
engulf	2.
	or	ingulf
	syl	en+gulf
	pron	<in1g^lf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to overwhelm.
	exam	1	engulfed by debts.
engulfment	sub
	head	engulf
	syl	en+1gulf+ment
	pos	n.
enhance	ety	C14: from Old French enhaucier, from #7en -%1#7+ haucier to raise, from Vulgar Latin alti*_are (unattested), from Latin altus high
enhance	0.
	syl	en+hance
	pron	<in1ha:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intensify or increase in quality, value, etc.; improve; augment.
enhancement	sub
	head	enhance
	syl	en+1hance+ment
	pos	n.
enhancer	sub
	head	enhance
	syl	en+1hanc+er
	pos	n.
enhancive	sub
	head	enhance
	syl	en+1hanc+ive
	pos	adj.
enharmonic	ety	C17: from Latin enharmonicus, from Greek enarmonios, from #7en -%2#7+ harmonia; see #7harmony 
enharmonic	1.
	syl	en+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2enha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting or relating to a small difference in pitch between two notes such as A flat and G sharp: not present in instruments of equal temperament such as the piano, but significant in the intonation of stringed and wind instruments.
enharmonic	2.
	syl	en+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2enha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting or relating to enharmonic modulation.
enharmonically	sub
	head	enharmonic
	syl	en+har+1mon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
enharmonic modulation	0.
	syl	en+har+mon+ic mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a change of key achieved by regarding a note in one key as an equivalent note in another. Thus E flat in the key of A flat could be regarded as D sharp in the key of B major.
Enid	0.
	syl	E:nid
	pron	<1Enid>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the faithful wife of Geraint.
enigma	ety	C16: from Latin aenigma, from Greek ainigma, from ainissesthai to speak in riddles, from ainos fable, story &- en+ig+mat+ic (@!$en$Ig#!m@atik) or @!en+ig+#!mat@.i+cal adj. &- @!en+ig+#!mat@.i+cal+ly adv.
enigma	0.
	syl	e:nig+ma
	pron	<i1nigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, or situation that is mysterious, puzzling, or ambiguous.
enigmatise	alt
	head	enigmatize
	or	enigmatize
	syl	e:nig+ma+tise
	pron	<i1nigm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enigmatize	0.
	or	enigmatise
	syl	e:nig+ma+tize
	pron	<i1nigm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make enigmatic.
enisle	0.
	syl	en+isle
	pron	<in1Il>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to put on or make into an island.
Eniwetok	0.
	syl	En:i+we+tok
	pron	<2en*1wEtok>, <*1nEwi2tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an atoll in the W Pacific Ocean, in the NW Marshall Islands: taken by the U.S. from Japan in 1944; became a naval base and later a testing ground for atomic weapons.
enjambment	ety	C19: from French, literally: a straddling, from enjamber to straddle, from #7en -%1#7+ jambe leg; see #7jamb 
enjambement	alt
	head	enjambment
	or	enjambment
	syl	en+jambe+ment
	pron	<in1J@mm*nt>, French <?~aZ?~ab1m?~a>
	pos	n.
enjambment	0.
	or	enjambement
	syl	en+jamb+ment
	pron	<in1J@mm*nt>, French <?~aZ?~ab1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the running over of a sentence from one line of verse into the next.
enjambed	sub
	head	enjambment
	syl	en+1jambed
	pos	adj.
enjoin	ety	C13: from Old French enjoindre, from Latin injungere to fasten to, from #7in -%2#7+ jungere to #7join 
enjoin	1.
	syl	en+join
	pron	<in1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order (someone) to do (something); urge strongly; command.
enjoin	2.
	syl	en+join
	pron	<in1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose or prescribe (a condition, mode of behaviour, etc.).
enjoin	3.
	syl	en+join
	pron	<in1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to require (a person) to do or refrain from doing (some act), esp. by issuing an injunction.
enjoiner	sub
	head	enjoin
	syl	en+1join+er
	pos	n.
enjoinment	sub
	head	enjoin
	syl	en+1join+ment
	pos	n.
enjoy	ety	C14: from Old French enjoir, from #7en -%1#7+ joir to find pleasure in, from Latin gaud*_ere to rejoice &- en+#!joy+a@.ble adj. &- en+#!joy+a@.ble+ness n. &- en+#!joy+a@.bly adv. &- en+#!joy+er n.
enjoy	1.
	syl	en+joy
	pron	<in1Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive pleasure from; take joy in.
enjoy	2.
	syl	en+joy
	pron	<in1Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have the benefit of; use with satisfaction.
enjoy	3.
	syl	en+joy
	pron	<in1Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have as a condition; experience.
	exam	1	the land enjoyed a summer of rain.
enjoy	4.
	syl	en+joy
	pron	<in1Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
enjoy oneself	5.
	head	enjoy
	syl	enjoy oneself.
	def	to have a good time.
enjoyment	1.
	syl	en+joy+ment
	pron	<in1Jcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of receiving pleasure from something.
enjoyment	2.
	syl	en+joy+ment
	pron	<in1Jcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the use or possession of something that is satisfying or beneficial.
enjoyment	3.
	syl	en+joy+ment
	pron	<in1Jcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that provides joy or satisfaction.
enjoyment	4.
	syl	en+joy+ment
	pron	<in1Jcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the possession or exercise of a legal right.
enkindle	1.
	syl	en+kin+dle
	pron	<in1kindL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set on fire; kindle.
enkindle	2.
	syl	en+kin+dle
	pron	<in1kindL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excite to activity or ardour; arouse.
enkindler	sub
	head	enkindle
	syl	en+1kin+dler
	pos	n.
enl	1.
	syl	enl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	enlarge(d).
enl	2.
	syl	enl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	enlisted.
enlace	1.
	syl	en+lace
	pron	<in1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or encircle with or as with laces.
enlace	2.
	syl	en+lace
	pron	<in1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entangle; intertwine.
enlacement	sub
	head	enlace
	syl	en+1lace+ment
	pos	n.
enlarge	1.
	syl	en+large
	pron	<in1la:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or grow larger in size, scope, etc.; increase or expand.
enlarge	2.
	syl	en+large
	pron	<in1la:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a photographic print) of a larger size than the negative.
enlarge	3.
	syl	en+large
	pron	<in1la:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to speak or write (about) in greater detail; expatiate (on).
enlargeable	sub
	head	enlarge
	syl	en+1large+a:ble
	pos	adj.
enlarger	sub
	head	enlarge
	syl	en+1larg+er
	pos	n.
enlargement	1.
	syl	en+large+ment
	pron	<in1la:Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of enlarging or the condition of being enlarged.
enlargement	2.
	syl	en+large+ment
	pron	<in1la:Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that enlarges or is intended to enlarge.
enlargement	3.
	syl	en+large+ment
	pron	<in1la:Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic print that is larger than the negative from which it is made.
enlarger	0.
	syl	en+larg+er
	pron	<in1la:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument for making enlarged photographic prints in which a negative is brightly illuminated and its enlarged image is focused onto a sheet of sensitized paper.
enlighten	1.
	syl	en+light+en
	pron	<in1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give information or understanding to; instruct; edify.
enlighten	2.
	syl	en+light+en
	pron	<in1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give spiritual or religious revelation to.
enlighten	3.
	syl	en+light+en
	pron	<in1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to shed light on.
enlightener	sub
	head	enlighten
	syl	en+1light+en+er
	pos	n.
enlighteningly	sub
	head	enlighten
	syl	en+1light+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
enlightenment	1.
	syl	en+light+en+ment
	pron	<in1lItNm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or means of enlightening or the state of being enlightened.
enlightenment	2.
	syl	en+light+en+ment
	pron	<in1lItNm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	def	the awakening to ultimate truth by which man is freed from the endless cycle of personal reincarnations to which all men are otherwise subject.
enlightenment	3.
	syl	en+light+en+ment
	pron	<in1lItNm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a state of transcendent divine experience represented by Vishnu: regarded as a goal of all religion.
the	infl
	head	Enlightenment
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Enlightenment	0.
	syl	En+light+en+ment
	pron	<in1lItNm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an 18th-century philosophical movement stressing the importance of reason and the critical reappraisal of existing ideas and social institutions.
enlist	1.
	syl	en+list
	pron	<in1list>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enter or persuade to enter into an engagement to serve in the armed forces.
enlist	2.
	syl	en+list
	pron	<in1list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage or secure (a person, his services, or his support) for a venture, cause, etc.
enlist	3.
	syl	en+list
	pron	<in1list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to enter into or join an enterprise, cause, etc.
enlister	sub
	head	enlist
	syl	en+1list+er
	pos	n.
enlistment	sub
	head	enlist
	syl	en+1list+ment
	pos	n.
enlisted man	0.
	syl	en+list+ed man
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a serviceman who holds neither a commission nor a warrant and is not under training for officer rank as a cadet or midshipman.
enliven	1.
	syl	en+liv+en
	pron	<in1lIvN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make active, vivacious, or spirited; invigorate.
enliven	2.
	syl	en+liv+en
	pron	<in1lIvN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make cheerful or bright; gladden or brighten.
enlivener	sub
	head	enliven
	syl	en+1liv+en+er
	pos	n.
enliveningly	sub
	head	enliven
	syl	en+1liv+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
enlivenment	sub
	head	enliven
	syl	en+1liv+en+ment
	pos	n.
en masse	ety	C19: from French
en masse	0.
	syl	en masse
	qual	French
	def	?~a #!mas) in a group, body, or mass; as a whole; all together.
inmesh	infl
	head	enmesh
	or	immesh
	syl	in+mesh
	pron	<in1meS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
immesh	infl
	head	enmesh
	or	inmesh
	syl	im+mesh
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enmesh	0.
	syl	en+mesh
	pron	<in1meS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch or involve in or as if in a net or snare; entangle.
enmeshment	sub
	head	enmesh
	syl	en+1mesh+ment
	pos	n.
enmity	ety	C13: from Old French enemisti*'e, from enemi #7enemy 
enmities	infl
	head	enmity
	syl	en+mi:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enmity	0.
	syl	en+mi:ty
	pron	<1enmiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of hostility or ill will, as between enemies; antagonism.
ennage	0.
	syl	en+nage
	pron	<1eniJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the total number of ens in a piece of matter to be set in type.
ennead	ety	C17: from Greek enneas, from ennea nine
ennead	1.
	syl	en+ne:ad
	pron	<1eni2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of nine.
ennead	2.
	syl	en+ne:ad
	pron	<1eni2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of or number nine.
enneadic	sub
	head	ennead
	syl	en+ne:1ad+ic
	pos	adj.
enneagon	0.
	syl	en+ne:a+gon
	pron	<1eni*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nonagon}.
enneahedrons	infl
	head	enneahedron
	or	enneahedra
	syl	en+ne:a+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enneahedra	infl
	head	enneahedron
	or	enneahedrons
	syl	en+ne:a+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enneahedron	0.
	syl	en+ne:a+he+dron
	pron	<2eni*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having nine plane faces. See also {polyhedron}.
enneahedral	sub
	head	enneahedron
	syl	en+ne:a+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
Ennerdale Water	0.
	syl	En+ner+dale Wa+ter
	pron	<1en*2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District. Length: 4 km (2.5 miles).
Ennis	0.
	syl	En+nis
	pron	<1enis>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the W Republic of Ireland, county town of Co. Clare. Pop.: 5972 (1971).
Inniskilling	alt
	head	Enniskillen
	or	Enniskillen
	syl	In+nis+kil+ling
	pos	n.
Enniskillen	0.
	or	Inniskilling
	syl	En+nis+kil+len
	pron	<2enis1kilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Northern Ireland, county town of Fermanagh, on an island in the River Erne: scene of the defeat of James II's forces in 1689. Pop.: 6553 (1971).
Quintus	infl
	head	Ennius
	syl	Quin:tus
	pron	<1kwint*s>
	pos	n.
Ennius	0.
	syl	En:ni:us
	pron	<1eni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	239-169 #7b.c., Roman epic poet and dramatist.
ennoble	1.
	syl	en+no+ble
	pron	<i1n*ubL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make noble, honourable, or excellent; dignify; exalt.
ennoble	2.
	syl	en+no+ble
	pron	<i1n*ubL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise to a noble rank; confer a title of nobility upon.
ennoblement	sub
	head	ennoble
	syl	en+1no+ble+ment
	pos	n.
ennobler	sub
	head	ennoble
	syl	en+1no+bler
	pos	n.
ennoblingly	sub
	head	ennoble
	syl	en+1no+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
ennui	ety	C18: from French: apathy, from Old French enui annoyance, vexation; see #7annoy 
ennui	0.
	syl	en+nui
	pron	<1onwE>, French <?~a1n$hi>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of listlessness and general dissatisfaction resulting from lack of activity or excitement.
Enoch	1.
	syl	E:noch
	pron	<1Enok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the eldest son of Cain after whom the first city was named (Genesis 4:17).
Enoch	2.
	syl	E:noch
	pron	<1Enok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the father of Methuselah: said to have walked with God and to have been taken by God at the end of his earthly life (Genesis 5:24).
enol	ety	C19: from -#7ene+ -#7ol 
enol	0.
	syl	e:nol
	pron	<1Enol>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing the group -CH:CO-, often existing in chemical equilibrium with the corresponding keto form. See {keto-enol tautomerism}.
enolic	sub
	head	enol
	syl	e:1nol+ic
	pos	adj.
enormity	ety	C15: from Old French enormite, from Late Latin *_enormit*_as hugeness; see #7enormous #e Usage. In careful usage, the noun enormity is not employed to convey the idea of great size, but that of something outrageous or horrifying: the enormity of this crime leaves one astonished. The immensity (rather than enormity) of the area covered by the lake is astonishing.
enormities	infl
	head	enormity
	syl	e:nor+mi:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enormity	1.
	syl	e:nor+mi:ty
	pron	<i1nc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or character of being outrageous; extreme wickedness.
enormity	2.
	syl	e:nor+mi:ty
	pron	<i1nc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of great wickedness; atrocity.
enormity	3.
	syl	e:nor+mi:ty
	pron	<i1nc:miti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	vastness of size or extent.
enormous	ety	C16: from Latin *_enormis, from *_e- out of, away from+ norma rule, pattern
enormous	1.
	syl	e:nor+mous
	pron	<i1nc:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually large in size, extent, or degree; immense; vast.
enormous	2.
	syl	e:nor+mous
	pron	<i1nc:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	extremely wicked; heinous.
enormously	sub
	head	enormous
	syl	e:1nor+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
enormousness	sub
	head	enormous
	syl	e:1nor+mous+ness
	pos	n.
Enos	0.
	syl	E:nos
	pron	<1Enos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a son of Seth (Genesis 4:26; 5:6).
enosis	ety	C20: Modern Greek: from Greek henoun to unite, from heis one
enosis	0.
	syl	en:o+sis
	pron	<1en*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of Greece and Cyprus: the aim of a group of Greek Cypriots.
enough	ety	Old English gen*_oh; related to Old Norse gn*_ogr, Gothic gan*_ohs, Old High German ginuog 
enough	1.a.
	syl	e:nough
	pron	<i1n^f>
	pos	determiner.
	def	sufficient to answer a need, demand, supposition, or requirement; adequate.
	exam	1	enough cake.
enough	1.b.
	syl	e:nough
	pron	<i1n^f>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	enough is now known.
that's enough	2.
	head	enough
	syl	that's enough&!
	def	that will do: used to put an end to an action, speech, performance, etc.
enough	3.
	syl	e:nough
	pron	<i1n^f>
	pos	adv.
	def	so as to be adequate or sufficient; as much as necessary.
	exam	1	you have worked hard enough.
enough	4.
	syl	e:nough
	pron	<i1n^f>
	pos	adv.
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	very or quite; rather.
	exam	1	she was pleased enough to see me.
enough	6.
	syl	e:nough
	pron	<i1n^f>
	pos	adv.
	def	just adequately; tolerably.
	exam	1	he did it well enough.
enounce	ety	C19: from French *'enoncer, from Latin *_enunti*_are #7enunciate 
enounce	1.
	syl	e:nounce
	pron	<i1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to enunciate.
enounce	2.
	syl	e:nounce
	pron	<i1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to pronounce.
enouncement	sub
	head	enounce
	syl	e:1nounce+ment
	pos	n.
enow	0.
	syl	e:now
	pron	<i1nau>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	an archaic word for {enough}.
en passant	ety	C17: from French
en passant	0.
	syl	en pas+sant
	pron	<on> <p@1sa:nt>, French <?~a> <pa1s?~a>
	pos	adv.
	def	in passing: in chess, said of capturing a pawn that has made an initial move of two squares to its fourth rank, bypassing the square where an enemy pawn on its own fifth rank could capture it. The capture is made as if the captured pawn had moved one square instead of two.
en pension	0.
	syl	en pen+sion
	pron	French. <*~a p*~a1sj*~c>
	pos	adv.
	def	in lodgings with all meals provided.
enphytotic	ety	C20: from #7en -%2#7+ -#7phyte+ -#7otic 
enphytotic	0.
	syl	en+phy+tot+ic
	pron	<2enfI1totik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant diseases
	def	causing a constant amount of damage each year.
enplane	0.
	syl	en+plane
	pron	<en1plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to board an aircraft.
en plein	ety	from French: in full
en plein	0.
	syl	en plein
	qual	French
	def	*~a #!pl*~$e) , (of a gambling bet) placed entirely on a single number, etc.
en prise	ety	French; see {#7prize %1}
en prise	0.
	syl	en prise
	qual	French
	def	?~a #!pri$:z) (of a chess piece) exposed to capture.
enquire	1.
	syl	en+quire
	pron	<in1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to seek (information) by questioning; ask.
enquire	2.
	syl	en+quire
	pron	<in1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	See {inquire}. &- {en+#!quir+er} &- {en+#!quir@.y}
enragedly	sub
	head	enrage
	syl	en+rag+ed+ly
	pron	<in1rAJidli>
	pos	adv.
enragement	sub
	head	enrage
	syl	en+1rage+ment
	pos	n.
en rapport	0.
	syl	en rap+port
	pron	French. <?~a ra1pc:r>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	in sympathy, harmony, or accord.
enrapture	0.
	syl	en+rap+ture
	pron	<in1r@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with delight; enchant.
enrich	1.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the wealth of.
enrich	2.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow with fine or desirable qualities.
	exam	1	to enrich one's experience by travelling.
enrich	3.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more beautiful; adorn; decorate.
	exam	1	a robe enriched with jewels.
enrich	4.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve in quality, colour, flavour, etc.
enrich	5.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the food value of by adding nutrients.
	exam	1	to enrich dog biscuits with calcium.
enrich	6.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (soil) more productive, esp. by adding fertilizer.
enrich	7.
	syl	en+rich
	pron	<in1riC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to increase the concentration or abundance of one component or isotope in (a solution or mixture); concentrate.
	exam	1	to enrich a solution by evaporation;
	exam	2	enrich a nuclear fuel.
enricher	sub
	head	enrich
	syl	en+1rich+er
	pos	n.
enrichment	sub
	head	enrich
	syl	en+1rich+ment
	pos	n.
enrobe	0.
	syl	en+robe
	pron	<in1r*ub>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress in or as if in a robe; attire.
enrober	sub
	head	enrobe
	syl	en+1rob+er
	pos	n.
enroll	alt
	head	enrol
	or	enrol
	syl	en+roll
	pron	<in1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
enrols	infl
	head	enrol
	or	enrolls
	syl	en+rols
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
enrolls	infl
	head	enrol
	or	enrols
	syl	en+rolls
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
enrolling rolled	infl
	head	enrol
	syl	en+rol+ling +rolled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
enrol	1.
	or	enroll
	syl	en+rol
	pron	<in1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to record or note in a roll or list.
enrol	2.
	or	enroll
	syl	en+rol
	pron	<in1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to become or cause to become a member; enlist; register.
enrol	3.
	or	enroll
	syl	en+rol
	pron	<in1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put on record; record.
enrol	4.
	or	enroll
	syl	en+rol
	pron	<in1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to roll or wrap up.
enrollee	sub
	head	enrol
	syl	en+rol+1lee
	pos	n.
enroller	sub
	head	enrol
	syl	en+1rol+ler
	pos	n.
enrollment	alt
	head	enrolment
	or	enrolment
	syl	en+roll+ment
	pron	<in1r*ulm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
enrolment	1.
	or	enrollment
	syl	en+rol+ment
	pron	<in1r*ulm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of enrolling or state of being enrolled.
enrolment	2.
	or	enrollment
	syl	en+rol+ment
	pron	<in1r*ulm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of people enrolled.
enrolment	3.
	or	enrollment
	syl	en+rol+ment
	pron	<in1r*ulm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of people enrolled.
enroot	1.
	syl	en+root
	pron	<in1ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to establish (plants) by fixing their roots in the earth.
enroot	2.
	syl	en+root
	pron	<in1ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to fix firmly, implant, or embed.
	exam	1	to enroot an idea in the mind.
en route	0.
	syl	en route
	pron	<on> <1ru:t>, French <?~a> <1rut>
	pos	adv.
	def	on or along the way; on the road.
ens	ety	C16: from Late Latin, literally: being, from Latin esse to be
entia	infl
	head	ens
	syl	en+ti:a
	pron	<1enSi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ens	1.
	syl	ens
	pron	<enz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	being or existence in the most general abstract sense.
ens	2.
	syl	ens
	pron	<enz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	a real thing, esp. as opposed to an attribute; entity.
Ens	0.
	syl	Ens.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ensign.
ensample	0.
	syl	en+sam+ple
	pron	<en1sa:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {example}.
ensanguine	0.
	syl	en+san+guine
	pron	<in1s@Ggwin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to cover or stain with or as with blood.
Enschede	0.
	syl	En+sche:de
	pron	Dutch <1ensx*2dA:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Netherlands, in Overijssel province: a major centre of the Dutch cotton industry. Pop.: 141575 (1974 est.).
ensconce	ety	C16: see #7en -%1#7, {sconce %2}
ensconce	1.
	syl	en+sconce
	pron	<in1skons>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to establish or settle firmly or comfortably.
	exam	1	ensconced in a chair.
ensconce	2.
	syl	en+sconce
	pron	<in1skons>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to place in safety; hide.
ensemble	ety	C15: from French: together, from Latin insimul, from #7in -%2#7+ simul at the same time
ensemble	1.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	all the parts of something considered together and in relation to the whole.
ensemble	2.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's complete costume; outfit.
ensemble	3.a.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	the cast of a play other than the principals; supporting players.
ensemble	3.b.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an ensemble role.
ensemble	4.a.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of soloists singing or playing together.
ensemble	4.b.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an ensemble passage.
ensemble	5.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the degree of precision and unity exhibited by a group of instrumentalists or singers performing together.
	exam	1	the ensemble of the strings is good.
ensemble	6.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	the general or total effect of something made up of individual parts.
ensemble	7.a.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of systems (such as a set of collections of atoms) that are identical in all respects apart from the motions of their constituents.
ensemble	7.b.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	n.
	def	a single system (such as a collection of atoms) in which the properties are determined by the statistical behaviour of its constituents.
ensemble	8.
	syl	en+sem+ble
	pron	<on1sombL>, French <?~a1s?~abl>
	pos	adv.
	def	all together or at once.
enshrinshrine	alt
	head	enshrine
	or	enshrine
	syl	en+shrin+shrine
	pron	<in1SrIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enshrine	1.
	or	enshrinshrine
	syl	en+shrine
	pron	<in1SrIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or enclose in or as if in a shrine.
enshrine	2.
	or	enshrinshrine
	syl	en+shrine
	pron	<in1SrIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold as sacred; cherish; treasure.
enshrinement	sub
	head	enshrine
	syl	en+1shrine+ment
	pos	n.
enshroud	0.
	syl	en+shroud
	pron	<in1Sraud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or hide with or as if with a shroud.
	exam	1	the sky was enshrouded in mist.
ensiform	ety	C16: from Latin ensis sword
ensiform	0.
	syl	en+si+form
	pron	<1ensi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a sword blade.
	exam	1	ensiform leaves.
ensign	ety	C14: from Old French enseigne, from Latin #7insignia  &- #!en+sign+@!ship or #!en+sign+cy n.
Red Ensign	infl
	head	ensign
	syl	Red Ensign
	pos	n.
White Ensign	infl
	head	ensign
	syl	White Ensign.
	pos	n.
ensign	2.
	syl	en+sign
	pron	<1ensIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any flag, standard, or banner.
ensign	3.
	syl	en+sign
	pron	<1ensIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard-bearer.
ensign	4.
	syl	en+sign
	pron	<1ensIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol, token, or emblem; sign.
ensign	5.
	syl	en+sign
	pron	<1ensIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. Navy
	def	a commissioned officer of the lowest rank.
ensign	6.
	syl	en+sign
	pron	<1ensIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in the British infantry
	def	a commissioned officer of the lowest rank.
ensilage	1.
	syl	en+si+lage
	pron	<1ensiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of ensiling green fodder.
ensilage	2.
	syl	en+si+lage
	pron	<1ensiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {silage}.
ensile	ety	C19: from French ensiler, from Spanish ensilar, from #7en -%1#7+ silo #7silo 
ensile	1.
	syl	en+sile
	pron	<en1sIl>, <1ensIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store and preserve (green fodder) in an enclosed pit or silo.
ensile	2.
	syl	en+sile
	pron	<en1sIl>, <1ensIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn (green fodder) into silage by causing it to ferment in a closed pit or silo.
ensilability	sub
	head	ensile
	syl	en+2si+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
enslave	0.
	syl	en+slave
	pron	<in1slAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a slave of; reduce to slavery; subjugate.
enslavement	sub
	head	enslave
	syl	en+1slave+ment
	pos	n.
enslaver	sub
	head	enslave
	syl	en+1slav+er
	pos	n.
insnare	alt
	head	ensnare
	or	ensnare
	syl	in+snare
	pron	<in1sne*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ensnare	0.
	or	insnare
	syl	en+snare
	pron	<in1sne*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch or trap in or as if in a snare.
ensnarement	sub
	head	ensnare
	syl	en+1snare+ment
	pos	n.
ensnarer	sub
	head	ensnare
	syl	en+1snar+er
	pos	n.
James	infl
	head	Ensor
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Ensor	0.
	syl	En:sor
	pron	<1ensc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1949, Belgian expressionist painter, noted for his macabre subjects.
insoul	alt
	head	ensoul
	or	ensoul
	syl	in+soul
	pron	<in1s*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ensoul	1.
	or	insoul
	syl	en+soul
	pron	<in1s*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to endow with a soul.
ensoul	2.
	or	insoul
	syl	en+soul
	pron	<in1s*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to cherish within the soul.
insphere	alt
	head	ensphere
	or	ensphere
	syl	in+sphere
	pron	<in1sfi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ensphere	1.
	or	insphere
	syl	en+sphere
	pron	<in1sfi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose in or as if in a sphere.
ensphere	2.
	or	insphere
	syl	en+sphere
	pron	<in1sfi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make spherical in form.
enstatite	ety	C19: from Greek enstat*_es adversary (referring to its refractory quality)+-#7ite %1
enstatite	0.
	syl	en+sta+tite
	pron	<1enst*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey, green, yellow, or brown pyroxene mineral consisting of magnesium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Mg\2Si\2O\6.
ensue	ety	C14: from Anglo-French ensuer, from Old French ensuivre, from #7en -%1#7+ suivre to follow, from Latin sequ*_i 
ensues	infl
	head	ensue
	syl	en+sues
	pos	vb.
ensuing	infl
	head	ensue
	syl	en+su+ing
	pos	vb.
ensued	infl
	head	ensue
	syl	en+sued.
	pos	vb.
ensue	1.
	syl	en+sue
	pron	<in1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow subsequently or in order; come next or afterwards.
ensue	2.
	syl	en+sue
	pron	<in1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow or occur as a consequence; result.
ensue	3.
	syl	en+sue
	pron	<in1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pursue.
ensuingly	sub
	head	ensue
	syl	en+1su+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
en suite	ety	literally: in sequence
en suite	0.
	syl	en suite
	pron	French. <*~a 1s$hit>
	pos	adv.
	def	as part of a set; forming a unit.
	exam	1	a hotel room with bathroom en suite.
insure	alt
	head	ensure
	or	ensure
	syl	in+sure
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
ensure	1.
	or	insure
	syl	en+sure
	pron	<en1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make certain or sure; guarantee.
	exam	1	this victory will ensure his happiness.
ensure	2.
	or	insure
	syl	en+sure
	pron	<en1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make safe or secure; protect.
ensurer	sub
	head	ensure
	syl	en+1sur+er
	pos	n.
enswathe	0.
	syl	en+swathe
	pron	<in1swAD>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or wrap; swathe.
enswathement	sub
	head	enswathe
	syl	en+1swathe+ment
	pos	n.
ENT	0.
	syl	E.N.T.
	qual	Med. abbrev. for
	def	ear, nose, and throat.
-ent	ety	from Latin -ent-, -ens, present participial ending
-ent	0.
	syl	-ent
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and nouns.
	def	causing or perform?!ing an action or existing in a certain condition; the agent that performs an action.
	exam	1	astringent;
	exam	2	dependent.
entablature	ety	C17: from French, from Italian intavolatura something put on a table, hence, something laid flat, from tavola table, from Latin tabula #7table 
entablature	1.
	syl	en+tab+la+ture
	pron	<en1t@bl*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the part of a classical temple above the columns, having an architrave, a frieze, and a cornice.
entablature	2.
	syl	en+tab+la+ture
	pron	<en1t@bl*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	any construction of similar form.
entablement	ety	C17:@T from@T Old French
entablement	0.
	syl	en+ta+ble+ment
	pron	<in1tAbLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the platform of a pedestal, above@T the@T dado,@T that@T supports@T a@T statue.
entail	ety	C14 entaillen, from #7en -%1#7+ taille limitation, #7tail %2
entail	1.
	syl	en+tail
	pron	<in1tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about or impose by necessity; have as a necessary consequence.
	exam	1	this task entails careful thought.
entail	2.
	syl	en+tail
	pron	<in1tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to restrict (the descent of an estate) to a designated line of heirs.
entail	3.a.
	syl	en+tail
	pron	<in1tAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	such a limitation.
entail	3.b.
	syl	en+tail
	pron	<in1tAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an estate that has been entailed.
entailer	sub
	head	entail
	syl	en+1tail+er
	pos	n.
entailment	sub
	head	entail
	syl	en+1tail+ment
	pos	n.
endamoeba	infl
	head	entamoeba
	or	entameba
	syl	en+da+moe:ba
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
entameba	infl
	head	entamoeba
	or	endamoeba
	syl	en+ta+me:ba
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
endameba	infl
	head	entamoeba
	syl	en+da+me:ba
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
entamoebae	infl
	head	entamoeba
	or	entamoebas
	syl	en+ta+moe:bae
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entamoebas	infl
	head	entamoeba
	or	entamoebae
	syl	en+ta+moe:bas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entamoeba	0.
	syl	en+ta+moe:ba
	pron	<2ent*1mEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic amoeba of the genus (or esp. which lives in the intestines of man and causes amoebic dysentery.
entangle	1.
	syl	en+tan+gle
	pron	<in1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch or involve in or as if in a tangle; ensnare or enmesh.
entangle	2.
	syl	en+tan+gle
	pron	<in1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make tangled or twisted; snarl.
entangle	3.
	syl	en+tan+gle
	pron	<in1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make complicated; confuse.
entangle	4.
	syl	en+tan+gle
	pron	<in1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to involve in difficulties; entrap.
entangler	sub
	head	entangle
	syl	en+1tan+gler
	pos	n.
entanglement	1.
	syl	en+tan+gle+ment
	pron	<in1t@GgLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that en?!tangles or is itself entangled.
entanglement	2.
	syl	en+tan+gle+ment
	pron	<in1t@GgLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual relationship regarded as unfortunate, damaging, or compromising.
entasis	ety	C18: from Greek, from enteinein to stretch tight, from teinein to stretch
entases	infl
	head	entasis
	syl	en+ta+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entasis	1.
	syl	en+ta+sis
	pron	<1ent*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly convex curve given to the shaft of a column, pier, or similar structure, to correct the illusion of concavity produced by a straight shaft.
entasis	2.
	syl	en+ta+sis
	pron	<1ent*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {en+ta+sia} ($en#!te$Iz$I$$). an involuntary or spasmodic muscular contraction.
Entebbe	0.
	syl	En+teb+be
	pron	<en1tebi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Uganda, on Lake Victoria: British administrative centre of Uganda (1893-1958); international airport. Pop.: 21096 (1969).
entelechy	ety	C17: from Late Latin entelechia, from Greek entelekheia, from #7en -%2#7+ telos goal, completion+ ekhein to have
entelechies	infl
	head	entelechy
	syl	en+tel+e:chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entelechy	1.
	syl	en+tel+e:chy
	pron	<en1teliki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	usage	in the philosophy of Aristotle
	def	actuality as opposed to potentiality.
entelechy	2.
	syl	en+tel+e:chy
	pron	<en1teliki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	usage	in the system of Leibnitz
	def	the soul or principle of perfection of an object or person; a monad or basic constituent.
entelechy	3.
	syl	en+tel+e:chy
	pron	<en1teliki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	something that contains or realizes a final cause, esp. the vital force thought to direct the life of an organism.
entellus	ety	C19: New Latin, apparently from the name of the aged Sicilian character in Book V of Virgil's Aeneid 
entellus	0.
	syl	en+tel+lus
	pron	<en1tel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World monkey, of S Asia. This langur is regarded as sacred in India. Also called: {hanuman}.
entente	1.
	syl	en+tente
	pron	French <?~a1t?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {entente cordiale}.
entente	2.
	syl	en+tente
	pron	French <?~a1t?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the parties to an entente cordiale collectively.
entente cordiale	ety	C19: French: cordial understanding
entente cordiale	1.
	syl	en+tente cor+diale
	pron	French <?~a1t?~at> <kcr1djal>
	pos	n.
	def	a friendly understanding between political powers: less formal than an alliance.
entente cordiale	2.
	syl	en+tente cor+diale
	pron	French <?~a1t?~at> <kcr1djal>
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the understanding reached by France and Britain in April 1904, which settled outstanding colonial disputes.
enter	ety	C13: from Old French entrer, from Latin intr*_are to go in, from intr*_a within
enter	1.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or go into (a place, house, etc.).
enter	2.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to penetrate or pierce.
enter	3.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce or insert.
enter	4.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join (a party, organization, etc.).
enter	5.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to become involved or take part (in).
	exam	1	to enter a game;
	exam	2	to enter into an agreement.
enter	6.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record (an item such as a commercial transaction) in a journal, account, register, etc.
enter	7.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record (a name, etc.) on a list.
enter	8.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present or submit.
	exam	1	to enter a proposal.
enter	9.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to come on stage: used as a stage direction.
	exam	1	enter Juliet.
enter	10.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by into, on, or upon
	def	to begin; start.
	exam	1	to enter upon a new career.
enter	11.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by upon
	def	to come into possession (of).
enter	12.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (evidence, a plea, etc.) before a court of law or upon the court records.
enter	13.a.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go onto and occupy (land).
enter	13.b.
	syl	en+ter
	pron	<1ent*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to file a claim to (public lands).
enterable	sub
	head	enter
	syl	en+ter+a:ble
	pos	adj.
enterer	sub
	head	enter
	syl	en+ter+er
	pos	n.
enteric	ety	C19: from Greek enterikos, from enteron intestine
enteral	alt
	head	enteric
	or	enteric
	syl	en+ter+al
	pron	<1ent*r*l>
	pos	adj.
enteric	0.
	or	enteral
	syl	en+ter+ic
	pron	<en1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	intestinal.
enterally	sub
	head	enteric
	syl	en+ter+al+ly
	pos	adv.
enteric fever	0.
	syl	en+ter+ic fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {typhoid fever}.
enter into	1.
	syl	en+ter in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be considered as a necessary part of (one's plans, calculations, etc.).
enter into	2.
	syl	en+ter in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in sympathy with.
	exam	1	he enters into his patient's problems.
enteritis	0.
	syl	en+ter:i+tis
	pron	<2ent*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the intestine.
entero-	ety	from New Latin, from Greek enteron intestine
enterogastrone	ety	C20: from #7entero -#7+gastro -#7+ (#7horm) #7one 
enterogastrone	0.
	syl	en+ter:o+gas+trone
	pron	<2ent*r*u1g@str*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone liberated by the upper intestinal mucosa when stimulated by fat: reduces peristalsis and secretion in the stomach.
enterokinase	0.
	syl	en+ter:o+ki+nase
	pron	<2ent*r*u1kInAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme in intestinal juice that converts trypsinogen to trypsin.
enteron	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: intestine; related to Latin inter between
entera	infl
	head	enteron
	syl	en+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enteron	0.
	syl	en+ter+on
	pron	<1ent*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the alimentary canal, esp. of an embryo or a coelenterate.
enterostomies	infl
	head	enterostomy
	syl	en+ter+os+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enterostomy	0.
	syl	en+ter+os+to+my
	pron	<2ent*1rost*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical formation of a permanent opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall, used as an artificial anus, for feeding, etc.
enterotomies	infl
	head	enterotomy
	syl	en+ter+ot+o:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enterotomy	0.
	syl	en+ter+ot+o:my
	pron	<2ent*1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the intestine.
enteroviruses	infl
	head	enterovirus
	syl	en+ter:o+vi+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
enterovirus	0.
	syl	en+ter:o+vi+rus
	pron	<2ent*r*u1vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of viruses that occur in and cause diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
enterprise	ety	C15: from Old French entreprise (n.) , from entreprendre from entre- between (from Latin: #7inter -)#7+ prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to grasp
enterprise	1.
	syl	en+ter+prise
	pron	<1ent*2prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a project or undertaking, esp. one that requires boldness or effort.
enterprise	2.
	syl	en+ter+prise
	pron	<1ent*2prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	participation in such projects.
enterprise	3.
	syl	en+ter+prise
	pron	<1ent*2prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	readiness to embark on new ventures; boldness and energy.
enterprise	4.
	syl	en+ter+prise
	pron	<1ent*2prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a business unit; a company or firm.
enterpriser	sub
	head	enterprise
	syl	en+ter+2pris+er
	pos	n.
enterprising	0.
	syl	en+ter+pris+ing
	pron	<1ent*2prIziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready to embark on new ventures; full of boldness and initiative.
enterprisingly	sub
	head	enterprising
	syl	en+ter+2pris+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
entertain	ety	C15: from Old French entretenir, from entre- mutually+ tenir to hold, from Latin ten*_ere 
entertain	1.
	syl	en+ter+tain
	pron	<2ent*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide amusement for (a person or audience).
entertain	2.
	syl	en+ter+tain
	pron	<2ent*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show hospitality to (guests).
entertain	3.
	syl	en+ter+tain
	pron	<2ent*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in the mind.
	exam	1	to entertain an idea.
entertainer	1.
	syl	en+ter+tain+er
	pron	<2ent*1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional singer, comedian, or other performer who takes part in public entertainments.
entertainer	2.
	syl	en+ter+tain+er
	pron	<2ent*1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who entertains.
entertaining	0.
	syl	en+ter+tain+ing
	pron	<2ent*1tAniG>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to entertain or give pleasure; diverting; amusing. &- {@!en+ter+#!tain+ing+ly}
entertainment	1.
	syl	en+ter+tain+ment
	pron	<2ent*1tAnm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or art of entertaining or state of being entertained.
entertainment	2.
	syl	en+ter+tain+ment
	pron	<2ent*1tAnm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, production, etc., that entertains; diversion; amusement.
enthalpy	ety	C20: from Greek enthalpein to warm in, from #7en -%2#7+ thalpein to warm
enthalpy	0.
	syl	en+thal+py
	pron	<1enT*lpi>, <en1T@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a thermodynamic property of a system equal to the sum of its internal energy and the product of its pressure and volume. Symbol.
	exam	1	H
enthetic	ety	C19: from Greek enthetikos, from entithenai to put in
enthetic	0.
	syl	en+thet+ic
	pron	<en1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of infectious diseases
	def	introduced into the body from without.
enthrall	alt
	head	enthral
	or	enthral
	syl	en+thrall
	pron	<in1Trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enthrals	infl
	head	enthral
	or	enthralls
	syl	en+thrals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enthralls	infl
	head	enthral
	or	enthrals
	syl	en+thralls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enthralling	infl
	head	enthral
	syl	en+thral+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enthralled	infl
	head	enthral
	syl	en+thralled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
enthral	1.
	or	enthrall
	syl	en+thral
	pron	<in1Trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold spellbound; enchant; captivate.
enthral	2.
	or	enthrall
	syl	en+thral
	pron	<in1Trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to hold as thrall; enslave.
enthraller	sub
	head	enthral
	syl	en+1thral+ler
	pos	n.
enthrallingly	sub
	head	enthral
	syl	en+1thral+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
enthralment	sub
	head	enthral
	or	enthrallment
	syl	en+1thral+ment
	pos	n.
enthrallment	sub
	head	enthral
	or	enthralment
	syl	en+1thrall+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
enthrone	1.
	syl	en+throne
	pron	<en1Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place on a throne.
enthrone	2.
	syl	en+throne
	pron	<en1Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour or exalt.
enthrone	3.
	syl	en+throne
	pron	<en1Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign authority to. &- {en+#!throne+ment}
enthuse	0.
	syl	en+thuse
	pron	<in1Tju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or show or cause to feel or show enthusiasm.
enthusiasm	ety	C17: from Late Latin enth*_usiasmus, from Greek enthousiasmos, from enthou?!siazein to be possessed by a god, from entheos inspired, from #7en -%2#7+ theos god
enthusiasm	1.
	syl	en+thu+si+asm
	pron	<in1Tju:zi2@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	ardent and lively interest or eagerness.
enthusiasm	2.
	syl	en+thu+si+asm
	pron	<in1Tju:zi2@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of keen interest; passion.
enthusiasm	3.
	syl	en+thu+si+asm
	pron	<in1Tju:zi2@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	extravagant or unbalanced religious fervour.
enthusiast	1.
	syl	en+thu+si+ast
	pron	<in1Tju:zi2@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person filled with or motivated by enthusiasm; fanatic.
enthusiast	2.
	syl	en+thu+si+ast
	pron	<in1Tju:zi2@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a religious visionary, esp. one whose zeal for religion is extravagant or unbalanced. &- {en+@!thu+si+#!as+tic} &- {en+@!thu+si+#!as+ti+cal+ly}
enthymeme	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek enthum*_ema, from enthumeisthai to infer (literally: to have in the mind), from #7en -%2#7+ thumos mind
enthymeme	0.
	syl	en+thy+meme
	pron	<1enTi2mEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an incomplete syllogism, in which one or more premisses are unexpressed as their truth is considered to be self-evident.
enthymematic	sub
	head	enthymeme
	or	enthymematical
	syl	en+thy+me:1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
enthymematical	sub
	head	enthymeme
	or	enthymematic
	syl	en+thy+me:1mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
entice	ety	C13: from Old French enticier, from Vulgar Latin intiti*_are (unattested) to incite, from Latin titi*_o firebrand
entice	0.
	syl	en+tice
	pron	<in1tIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract or draw towards oneself by exciting hope or desire; tempt; allure.
enticement	sub
	head	entice
	syl	en+1tice+ment
	pos	n.
enticer	sub
	head	entice
	syl	en+1tic+er
	pos	n.
enticingly	sub
	head	entice
	syl	en+1tic+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
enticingness	sub
	head	entice
	syl	en+1tic+ing+ness
	pos	n.
entire	ety	C14: from Old French entier, from Latin integer whole, from {#7in -%1}#7+ tangere to touch
entire	1.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	whole; complete.
	exam	1	the entire project is going well.
entire	2.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without reservation or exception; total.
	exam	1	you have my entire support.
entire	3.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not broken or damaged; intact.
entire	4.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of a single piece or section; undivided; continuous.
entire	5.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, petals, etc.
	def	having a smooth margin not broken up into teeth or lobes.
entire	6.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not castrated.
	exam	1	an entire horse.
entire	7.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of one substance or kind; unmixed; pure.
entire	8.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {en?!tirety}.
entire	9.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncastrated horse.
entire	10.a.
	syl	en+tire
	pron	<in1tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete item consisting of an envelope, postcard, or wrapper with stamps affixed.
on entire	10.b.
	head	entire
	syl	on entire.
	usage	of a stamp
	def	placed on an envelope, postcard, etc., and bearing postal directions.
entireness	sub
	head	entire
	syl	en+1tire+ness
	pos	n.
entirely	1.
	syl	en+tire+ly
	pron	<in1tI*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	without reservation or exception; wholly; completely.
entirely	2.
	syl	en+tire+ly
	pron	<in1tI*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	solely or exclusively; only.
entireties	infl
	head	entirety
	syl	en+tire:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entirety	1.
	syl	en+tire:ty
	pron	<in1tI*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being entire or whole; completeness.
entirety	2.
	syl	en+tire:ty
	pron	<in1tI*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing, sum, amount, etc., that is entire; whole; total.
entitle	ety	C14: from Old French entituler, from Late Latin intitul*_are, from Latin titulus #7title 
entitle	1.
	syl	en+ti+tle
	pron	<in1tItL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (a person) the right to do or have something; qualify; allow.
entitle	2.
	syl	en+ti+tle
	pron	<in1tItL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a name or title to.
entitle	3.
	syl	en+ti+tle
	pron	<in1tItL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confer a title of rank or honour upon.
entitlement	sub
	head	entitle
	syl	en+1ti+tle+ment
	pos	n.
entity	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin entit*_as, from *_ens being; see #7ens  &- en+ti+ta+tive (#!$ent$It$$t$Iv) adj.
entities	infl
	head	entity
	syl	en+ti:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entity	1.
	syl	en+ti:ty
	pron	<1entiti>
	pos	n.
	def	something having real or distinct existence; a thing, esp. when considered as independent of other things.
entity	2.
	syl	en+ti:ty
	pron	<1entiti>
	pos	n.
	def	existence or being.
entity	3.
	syl	en+ti:ty
	pron	<1entiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence or real nature.
ento-	ety	New Latin, from Greek entos within
ento-	0.
	syl	en:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	inside; within.
	exam	1	entoderm.
entoblast	1.
	syl	en:to+blast
	pron	<1ent*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a less common name for {endoderm}.
entoblast	2.
	syl	en:to+blast
	pron	<1ent*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {hypoblast}.
entoblastic	sub
	head	entoblast
	syl	en:to+blas+tic
	pron	<2ent*u1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
entoderm	0.
	syl	en:to+derm
	pron	<1ent*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	another name for {endoderm}.
entodermal	sub
	head	entoderm
	or	entodermic
	syl	en:to+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
entodermic	sub
	head	entoderm
	or	entodermal
	syl	en:to+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
entoil	0.
	syl	en+toil
	pron	<in1tcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {ensnare}.
entoilment	sub
	head	entoil
	syl	en+1toil+ment
	pos	n.
entomb	1.
	syl	en+tomb
	pron	<in1tu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in or as if in a tomb; bury; inter.
entomb	2.
	syl	en+tomb
	pron	<in1tu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as a tomb for.
entombment	sub
	head	entomb
	syl	en+1tomb+ment
	pos	n.
entomic	ety	C19: from Greek entomon (see #7entomo-) +#7-ic 
entomic	0.
	syl	en+tom+ic
	pron	<en1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to insects.
entomo-	ety	from Greek entomon insect (literally: creature cut into sections), from en- in+ -tomon, from temnein to cut
entomo-	0.
	syl	en:to:mo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an insect.
	exam	1	entomology.
entom	alt
	head	entomol
	or	entomol
	syl	entom.
entomol	0.
	or	entom
	syl	entomol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	entomology.
entomologise	alt
	head	entomologize
	or	entomologize
	syl	en:to+mo+lo+gise
	pron	<2ent*1mol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
entomologize	0.
	or	entomologise
	syl	en:to+mo+lo+gize
	pron	<2ent*1mol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collect or study insects.
entomology	0.
	syl	en:to+mol+o:gy
	pron	<2ent*1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science con?!cerned with the study of insects.
entomological	sub
	head	entomology
	or	entomologic
	syl	en:to+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ent*m*?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
entomologic	sub
	head	entomology
	or	entomological
	syl	en:to+mo+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
entomologically	sub
	head	entomology
	syl	en:to+mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
entomologist	sub
	head	entomology
	syl	en:to+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
entomophagous	0.
	syl	en:to+moph:a+gous
	pron	<2ent*1mof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding mainly on insects; insectivorous.
entomophilous	0.
	syl	en:to+moph:i+lous
	pron	<2ent*1mofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowering plants such as orchids
	def	pollinated by insects. Compare {anemophilous}.
entomophily	sub
	head	entomophilous
	syl	en:to+1moph:i+ly
	pos	n.
entomostracan	ety	C19: from New Latin #7entomo -#7+ Greek ostrakon shell; see #7ostracize 
entomostracan	1.
	syl	en:to+mo+stra+can
	pron	<2ent*1mostr*k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any small crustacean of the group (formerly subclass) including the branchiopods, ostracods, and copepods.
entomostracan	2.
	syl	en:to+mo+stra+can
	pron	<2ent*1mostr*k*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
entomostracous	sub
	head	entomostracan
	syl	en:to+1mos+tra+cous
	pos	adj.
entophyte	0.
	syl	en:to+phyte
	pron	<1ent*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a variant spelling of {endophyte}.
entophytic	sub
	head	entophyte
	syl	en:to+phyt+ic
	pron	<2ent*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
entopic	ety	from Greek entopos in a place, from topos place
entopic	0.
	syl	en+top+ic
	pron	<en1topik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated in its normal place or position. See also {ectopia}.
entourage	ety	C19: from French, from entourer to surround, from entour around, from tour circuit; see #7tour, turn 
entourage	1.
	syl	en+tou+rage
	pron	<ontu1ra:Z>, French <?~atu1ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of at?!tendants or retainers, esp. such as surround an important person; retinue.
entourage	2.
	syl	en+tou+rage
	pron	<ontu1ra:Z>, French <?~atu1ra:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	surroundings or environment.
entozoic	1.
	syl	en:to+zo+ic
	pron	<2ent*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an entozoon.
entozoic	2.
	syl	en:to+zo+ic
	pron	<2ent*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	living inside an animal.
	exam	1	entozoic fungi.
entozoan	alt
	head	entozoon
	or	entozoon
	syl	en:to+zo+an
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
entozoa	infl
	head	entozoon
	syl	en:to+zo:a
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entozoon	0.
	or	entozoan
	syl	en:to+zo+on
	pron	<2ent*u1z*uon>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal, such as a tapeworm, that lives within another animal, usually as a parasite.
entr'acte	ety	C19: French, literally: between-act
entr'acte	1.
	syl	en+tr'acte
	pron	<on1tr@kt>, French <?~a1trakt>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval between two acts of a play or opera.
entr'acte	2.
	syl	en+tr'acte
	pron	<on1tr@kt>, French <?~a1trakt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an entertainment during an interval, such as dancing between acts of an opera.
entrails	ety	C13: from Old French entrailles, from Medieval Latin intr*_alia, changed from Latin inter*_anea intestines, ultimately from inter between
entrails	1.
	syl	en+trails
	pron	<1entrAlz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the internal organs of a person or animal; intestines; guts.
entrails	2.
	syl	en+trails
	pron	<1entrAlz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the innermost parts of anything.
entrain	H1.0.
	syl	en+train
	pron	<in1trAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to board or put aboard a train.
entrainment	sub
	head	entrain
	syl	en+1train+ment
	pos	n.
entrain	H2.0.
	syl	en+train
	pron	<in1trAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a liquid or gas
	def	to carry along (drops of liquid, bubbles, etc.), as in certain distillations.
entrammels	infl
	head	entrammel
	syl	en+tram+mels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrammelling	infl
	head	entrammel
	syl	en+tram+mel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrammelled	infl
	head	entrammel
	syl	en+tram+melled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrammel	0.
	syl	en+tram+mel
	pron	<in1tr@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hamper or obstruct by entangling.
entrance	ety	C16: from French, from entrer to #7enter 
entrance	H1.1.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<1entr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of entering; entry.
entrance	H1.2.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<1entr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for entering, such as a door or gate.
entrance	H1.3.a.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<1entr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the power, liberty, or right of entering; admission.
entrance	H1.3.b.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<1entr*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an entrance fee.
entrance	H1.4.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<1entr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the coming of an actor or other performer onto a stage.
entrance	H2.1.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<in1tra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with wonder and delight; enchant.
entrance	H2.2.
	syl	en+trance
	pron	<in1tra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a trance; hypnotize.
entrancement	sub
	head	entrance
	syl	en+1trance+ment
	pos	n.
entrancingly	sub
	head	entrance
	syl	en+1tranc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
entrant	ety	C17: from French, literally: entering, from entrer to #7enter 
entrant	1.
	syl	en+trant
	pron	<1entr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enters.
entrant	2.
	syl	en+trant
	pron	<1entr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a new member of a group, society, or association.
entrant	3.
	syl	en+trant
	pron	<1entr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enters a competition or contest; competitor.
entraps	infl
	head	entrap
	syl	en+traps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrapping	infl
	head	entrap
	syl	en+trap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrapped	infl
	head	entrap
	syl	en+trapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrap	1.
	syl	en+trap
	pron	<in1tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch or snare in or as if in a trap.
entrap	2.
	syl	en+trap
	pron	<in1tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lure or trick into danger, difficulty, or embarrassment.
entrapment	sub
	head	entrap
	syl	en+1trap+ment
	pos	n.
entrapper	sub
	head	entrap
	syl	en+1trap+per
	pos	n.
entreat	ety	C15: from Old French entraiter, from #7en -%1#7+ traiter to #7treat 
intreat	alt
	head	entreat
	or	entreat
	syl	in+treat
	pron	<in1trEt>
	pos	vb.
entreat	1.
	or	intreat
	syl	en+treat
	pron	<in1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ask (a person) earnestly; beg or plead with; implore.
entreat	2.
	or	intreat
	syl	en+treat
	pron	<in1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make an earnest request or petition for (something).
entreat	3.
	or	intreat
	syl	en+treat
	pron	<in1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for { {treat} (sense 4).}
entreatingly	sub
	head	entreat
	or	intreatingly
	syl	en+1treat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
intreatingly	sub
	head	entreat
	or	entreatingly
	syl	in+1treat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
entreatment	sub
	head	entreat
	or	intreatment
	syl	en+1treat+ment
	pos	n.
intreatment	sub
	head	entreat
	or	entreatment
	syl	in+1treat+ment
	pos	n.
entreaties	infl
	head	entreaty
	syl	en+treat:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entreaty	0.
	syl	en+treat:y
	pron	<in1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	an earnest request or petition; supplication; plea.
entrechat	ety	C18: from French, from earlier entrechase, changed by folk etymology from Italian (capriola) intrecciata, literally: entwined (caper), from intrecciare to interlace, from #7in -%2#7+ treccia #7tress 
entrechat	0.
	syl	en+tre+chat
	pron	French <?~atr*1Sa>
	pos	n.
	def	a leap in ballet during which the dancer repeatedly crosses his feet or beats them together.
entrecote	ety	French entrec*^ote, from entre- #7inter -#7+ c*^ote rib, from Latin costa 
entrecote	0.
	syl	en+tre+c*^ote
	pron	French <?~atr*1ko:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a beefsteak cut from between the ribs.
Entre-Deux-Mers	0.
	syl	En:tre-Deux-Mers
	pron	French <?~atr*>, French <d$o> <1me:r>
	pos	n.
	def	any wine produced in the area of the Gironde between the rivers Dordogne and Garonne in S France.
entr'ee	ety	C18: from French, from entrer to #7enter ; in cookery, so called because formerly the course was served after an intermediate course called the relev*'e (remove)
entr'ee	1.
	syl	en+tr*'ee
	pron	<1ontrA>
	pos	n.
	def	the main course of a meal.
entr'ee	2.
	syl	en+tr*'ee
	pron	<1ontrA>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or right of entry.
entremets	ety	C18: from French, from Old French entremes, from entre- between, #7inter -#7+ mes dish, #7mess 
entremets	infl
	syl	en+tre+mets
	pron	French <-1me>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entremets	1.
	syl	en+tre+mets
	pron	French <?~atr*1me>
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert.
entremets	2.
	syl	en+tre+mets
	pron	French <?~atr*1me>
	pos	n.
	def	a light dish, formerly served at formal dinners between the main course and the dessert.
intrench	alt
	head	entrench
	or	entrench
	syl	in+trench
	pron	<in1trenC>
	pos	vb.
entrench	1.
	or	intrench
	syl	en+trench
	pron	<in1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it.
entrench	2.
	or	intrench
	syl	en+trench
	pron	<in1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or establish firmly, esp. so as to prevent removal or change.
entrench	3.
	or	intrench
	syl	en+trench
	pron	<in1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to trespass or encroach; infringe.
entrencher	sub
	head	entrench
	or	intrencher
	syl	en+1trench+er
	pos	n.
intrencher	sub
	head	entrench
	or	entrencher
	syl	in+1trench+er
	pos	n.
intrenchment	alt
	head	entrenchment
	or	entrenchment
	syl	in+trench+ment
	pron	<in1trenCm*nt>
	pos	n.
entrenchment	1.
	or	intrenchment
	syl	en+trench+ment
	pron	<in1trenCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of entrenching or state of being entrenched.
entrenchment	2.
	or	intrenchment
	syl	en+trench+ment
	pron	<in1trenCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a position protected by trenches.
entrenchment	3.
	or	intrenchment
	syl	en+trench+ment
	pron	<in1trenCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of deep trenches constructed as a shelter from gunfire.
entre nous	0.
	syl	en+tre nous
	pron	French <?~atr*> <1nu>
	pos	adv.
	def	between ourselves; in confidence.
entrepot	ety	C18: French, from entreposer to put in, from entre- between, #7inter -#7+ poser to place (see #7pose) ; formed on the model of #7depot 
entrepot	1.
	syl	en+tre+p*^ot
	pron	French <?~atr*1po>
	pos	n.
	def	a warehouse for commercial goods.
entrepot	2.a.
	syl	en+tre+p*^ot
	pron	French <?~atr*1po>
	pos	n.
	def	a trading centre or port at a geographically convenient location, at which goods are imported and re-exported without incurring liability for duty.
entrepot	2.b.
	syl	en+tre+p*^ot
	pron	French <?~atr*1po>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the entrep*^ot trade.
entrepreneur	ety	C19: from French, from entreprendre to undertake; see #7enterprise 
entrepreneur	1.
	syl	en+tre+pre+neur
	pron	<2ontr*pr*1nR:>, French <?~atr*pr*1n@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner or manager of a business enterprise who, by risk and initiative, attempts to make profits.
entrepreneur	2.
	syl	en+tre+pre+neur
	pron	<2ontr*pr*1nR:>, French <?~atr*pr*1n@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a middleman or commercial intermediary.
entrepreneurial	sub
	head	entrepreneur
	syl	en+tre+pre+1neur+i:al
	pos	adj.
entrepreneurship	sub
	head	entrepreneur
	syl	en+tre+pre+1neur+ship
	pos	n.
entresol	ety	C18: from French, literally: between floors, from entre- #7inter -#7+ sol floor, ground, from Latin solum 
entresol	0.
	syl	en+tre+sol
	pron	<2ontr*1sol>, French <?~atr*1scl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mezzanine}.
entropy	ety	C19: from #7en -%2#7+ -#7tropy 
entropies	infl
	head	entropy
	syl	en+tro+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entropy	1.
	syl	en+tro+py
	pron	<1entr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a thermodynamic quantity that changes in a reversible process by an amount equal to the heat absorbed or emitted divided by the thermodynamic temperature. It is measured in joules per kelvin. Symbol.
	exam	1	S
entropy	2.
	syl	en+tro+py
	pron	<1entr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a statistical measure of the disorder of a closed system expressed by = log + where is the probability that a particular state of the system exists, is the Boltzmann constant, and is another constant.
entropy	3.
	syl	en+tro+py
	pron	<1entr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of pattern or organization; disorder.
entropy	4.
	syl	en+tro+py
	pron	<1entr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the efficiency of a system, such as a code or language, in transmitting information.
intrust	alt
	head	entrust
	or	entrust
	syl	in+trust
	pron	<in1tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
entrust	1.
	or	intrust
	syl	en+trust
	pron	<in1tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to invest or charge (with a duty, responsibility, etc.).
entrust	2.
	or	intrust
	syl	en+trust
	pron	<in1tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to put into the care or protection of someone.
entrustment	sub
	head	entrust
	or	intrustment
	syl	en+1trust+ment
	pos	n.
intrustment	sub
	head	entrust
	or	entrustment
	syl	in+1trust+ment
	pos	n.
entry	ety	C13: from Old French entree, past participle of entrer to #7enter 
entries	infl
	head	entry
	syl	en+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
entry	1.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of entering; entrance.
entry	2.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or place for entering, such as a door, gate, etc.
entry	3.a.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or liberty of entering; admission; access.
entry	3.b.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an entry permit.
entry	4.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of recording an item, such as a commercial transaction, in a journal, account, register, etc.
entry	5.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	an item recorded, as in a diary, dictionary, or account.
entry	6.a.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, horse, car, etc., entering a competition or contest; competitor.
entry	6.b.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an entry fee.
entry	7.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the competitors entering a contest considered collectively.
	exam	1	a good entry this year for the speed trials.
entry	8.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of an actor in going on stage or his manner of doing this.
entry	9.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the act of unlawfully going onto the premises of another with the intention of committing a crime.
entry	10.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the act of going upon another person's land with the intention of assert?!ing the right to possession.
entry	11.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	any point in a piece of music, esp. a fugue, at which a performer commences or resumes playing or singing.
entry	12.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a card with which a player or hand can win a trick and so gain the lead.
entry	13.
	syl	en+try
	pron	<1entri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a passage between the backs of two rows of terraced houses.
entwintwine	alt
	head	entwine
	or	entwine
	syl	en+twin+twine
	pron	<in1twIn>
	pos	vb.
entwine	0.
	or	entwintwine
	syl	en+twine
	pron	<in1twIn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of two or more things
	def	to twine together or (of one or more things) to twine around (something else).
entwinement	sub
	head	entwine
	or	entwintwinement
	syl	en+1twine+ment
	pos	n.
entwintwinement	sub
	head	entwine
	or	entwinement
	syl	en+twin+1twine+ment
	pos	n.
enucleate	ety	C16: from Latin *_en*_ucle*_are to remove the kernel, from n*_ucleus kernel
enucleate	1.
	syl	e:nu+cle:ate
	pron	<i1nju:kli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to remove the nucleus from (a cell).
enucleate	2.
	syl	e:nu+cle:ate
	pron	<i1nju:kli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to remove (a tumour or other structure) from its capsule without rupturing it.
enucleate	3.
	syl	e:nu+cle:ate
	pron	<i1nju:kli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to explain or disclose.
enucleate	4.
	syl	e:nu+cle:ate
	pron	<i1nju:kliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of cells
	def	deprived of their nuclei.
enucleation	sub
	head	enucleate
	syl	e:2nu+cle:1a+tion
	pos	n.
enucleator	sub
	head	enucleate
	syl	e:1nu+cle:2a+tor
	pos	n.
Enugu	0.
	syl	E:nu+gu
	pron	<e1nu:gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Nigeria, capital of Anambra state: capital of the former Eastern region and of the breakaway state of Biafra during the Civil War (1967-70): coal-mining. Pop.: 187000 (1975 est.).
enumerate	ety	C17: from Latin *_enumer*_are, from numer*_are to count, reckon; see #7number  &- e@.#!nu+mer+a@.ble adj. &- e@.@!nu+mer@.#!a+tion n.
enumerate	1.
	syl	e:nu+mer+ate
	pron	<i1nju:m*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mention separately or in order; name one by one; list.
enumerate	2.
	syl	e:nu+mer+ate
	pron	<i1nju:m*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the number of; count.
enumerative	sub
	head	enumerate
	syl	e:1nu+mer:a+tive
	pos	adj.
enumerator	1.
	syl	e:nu+mer:a+tor
	pron	<i1nju:m*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that enumerates.
enumerator	2.
	syl	e:nu+mer:a+tor
	pron	<i1nju:m*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a person who compiles the voting list for an area.
enumerator	3.
	syl	e:nu+mer:a+tor
	pron	<i1nju:m*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who issues and retrieves forms during a census of population.
enunciable	0.
	syl	e:nun+ci+a:ble
	pron	<i1n^nsi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being enunciated.
enunciability	sub
	head	enunciable
	syl	e:2nun+ci+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
enunciate	ety	C17: from Latin *_enunti*_are to declare, from nunti*_are to announce, from nuntius messenger &- e@.@!nun+ci@.#!a+tion n. &- e@.#!nun+ci@.a+tive or e@.#!nun+ci@.a+to@.ry adj.
enunciate	1.
	syl	e:nun+ci+ate
	pron	<i1n^nsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to articulate or pronounce (words), esp. clearly and distinctly.
enunciate	2.
	syl	e:nun+ci+ate
	pron	<i1n^nsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state precisely or formally.
enunciatively	sub
	head	enunciate
	syl	e:1nun+ci:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
enunciator	sub
	head	enunciate
	syl	e:1nun+ci:2a+tor
	pos	n.
enure	0.
	syl	en+ure
	pron	<i1nju*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {inure}.
enurement	sub
	head	enure
	syl	en+1ure+ment
	pos	n.
enuresis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek #7en -%2#7+ ourein to urinate, from ouron urine
enuresis	0.
	syl	en:u+re:sis
	pron	<2enju1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	involuntary discharge of urine, esp. during sleep.
enuretic	sub
	head	enuresis
	syl	en:u+ret+ic
	pron	<2enju1retik>
	pos	adj.
envelop	ety	C14: from Old French envoluper, from #7en -%1#7+ voluper, voloper, of obscure origin
envelop	1.
	syl	en+vel+op
	pron	<in1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap or enclose in or as if in a covering.
envelop	2.
	syl	en+vel+op
	pron	<in1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal or obscure, as from sight or understanding.
	exam	1	a plan enveloped in mystery.
envelop	3.
	syl	en+vel+op
	pron	<in1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround or partially surround (an enemy force).
envelopment	sub
	head	envelop
	syl	en+1vel+op+ment
	pos	n.
envelope	ety	C18: from French enveloppe, from envelopper to wrap aound; see #7envelop 
envelope	1.
	syl	en+ve:lope
	pron	<1env*2l*up>, <1on->
	pos	n.
	def	a flat covering of paper, usually rectangular in shape and with a flap that can be folded over and sealed, used to enclose a letter, etc.
envelope	2.
	syl	en+ve:lope
	pron	<1env*2l*up>, <1on->
	pos	n.
	def	any covering or wrapper.
envelope	3.
	syl	en+ve:lope
	pron	<1env*2l*up>, <1on->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any enclosing structure, such as a membrane, shell, or skin.
envelope	4.
	syl	en+ve:lope
	pron	<1env*2l*up>, <1on->
	pos	n.
	def	the bag enclosing the gas in a balloon.
envelope	5.
	syl	en+ve:lope
	pron	<1env*2l*up>, <1on->
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a curve or surface that is tangential to each one of a group of curves or surfaces.
envelope	6.
	syl	en+ve:lope
	pron	<1env*2l*up>, <1on->
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the sealed glass or metal housing of a valve, electric light, etc.
envenom	1.
	syl	en+ven+om
	pron	<in1ven*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or impregnate with venom; make poisonous.
envenom	2.
	syl	en+ven+om
	pron	<in1ven*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with bitterness or malice.
Enver Pasha	0.
	syl	En:ver Pa:sha
	pron	<1env*> <1pa:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1922, Turkish soldier and leader of the Young Turks.
enviable	0.
	syl	en+vi+a:ble
	pron	<1envi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting envy; fortunate or privi?!leged.
enviableness	sub
	head	enviable
	syl	en+vi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
enviably	sub
	head	enviable
	syl	en+vi+a:bly
	pos	adv.
envious	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman, ultimately from Latin invidi*_osus full of envy, #7invidious ; see #7envy 
envious	0.
	syl	en+vi+ous
	pron	<1envi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling, showing, or resulting from envy.
enviously	sub
	head	envious
	syl	en+vi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
enviousness	sub
	head	envious
	syl	en+vi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
environ	ety	C14: from Old French environner to surround, from environ around, from #7en -%1#7+ viron a circle, from virer to turn, #7veer 
environ	0.
	syl	en+vi+ron
	pron	<in1vIr*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encircle or surround.
environment	1.
	syl	en+vi+ron+ment
	pron	<in1vIr*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	external conditions or surroundings, esp. those in which people live or work.
environment	2.
	syl	en+vi+ron+ment
	pron	<in1vIr*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the external surroundings in which a plant or animal lives, which tend to influence its development and behaviour.
environment	3.
	syl	en+vi+ron+ment
	pron	<in1vIr*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being environed; encirclement.
environmental	sub
	head	environment
	syl	en+2vi+ron+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
environmentally	sub
	head	environment
	syl	en+2vi+ron+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
environmentalism	0.
	syl	en+vi+ron+men+tal+ism
	pron	<in2vIr*n1ment*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the belief that a person's behaviour is affected chiefly by his environment. Compare {hereditarianism}.
environmentalist	1.
	syl	en+vi+ron+men+tal+ist
	pron	<in2vIr*n1ment*2list>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of environmentalism.
environmentalist	2.
	syl	en+vi+ron+men+tal+ist
	pron	<in2vIr*n1ment*2list>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist in the maintenance of ecological balance and the conservation of the environment.
environs	0.
	syl	en+vi+rons
	pron	<in1vIr*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a surrounding area or region, esp. the suburbs or outskirts of a town or city; vicinity.
envisage	ety	C19: from French envisager, from #7en -%1#7+ visage face, #7visage 
envisage	1.
	syl	en+vis+age
	pron	<in1viziJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a mental image of; visualize; contemplate.
envisage	2.
	syl	en+vis+age
	pron	<in1viziJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceive of as a possibility in the future; foresee.
envisage	3.
	syl	en+vis+age
	pron	<in1viziJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to look in the face of; confront.
envisagement	sub
	head	envisage
	syl	en+1vis+age+ment
envision	0.
	syl	en+vi+sion
	pron	<in1viZ*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceive of as a possibility, esp. in the future; foresee.
envoy	ety	C17: from French envoy*'e, literally: sent, from envoyer to send, from Vulgar Latin invi*_are (unattested) to send on a journey, from #7in -%2#7+ via road &- #!en+voy+ship n.
envoy	H1.1.
	syl	en+voy
	pron	<1envci>
	pos	n.
	def	Formal name: {envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary}. a diplomat of the second class, ranking between an ambassador and a minister resident.
envoy	H1.2.
	syl	en+voy
	pron	<1envci>
	pos	n.
	def	an accredited messenger, agent, or representative.
envoy	ety	C14: from Old French envoye, from envoyer to send; see #7envoy %1
envoi	alt
	head	envoy
	or	envoy
	syl	en+voi
	pron	<1envci>
	pos	n.
envoy	H2.1.
	or	envoi
	syl	en+voy
	pron	<1envci>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief dedicatory or explanatory stanza concluding certain forms of poetry, notably ballades.
envoy	H2.2.
	or	envoi
	syl	en+voy
	pron	<1envci>
	pos	n.
	def	a postscript in other forms of verse or prose.
envy	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin invidia, from invid*_ere to eye maliciously, from #7in -%2#7+ vid*_ere to see
envies	infl
	head	envy
	syl	en:vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
envy	1.
	syl	en:vy
	pron	<1envi>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of grudging or somewhat admiring discontent aroused by the possessions, achievements, or qualities of another.
envy	2.
	syl	en:vy
	pron	<1envi>
	pos	n.
	def	the desire to have for oneself something possessed by another; covetousness.
envy	3.
	syl	en:vy
	pron	<1envi>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of envy.
envies	infl
	head	envy
	syl	en:vies
	pos	vb.
envying	infl
	head	envy
	syl	en:vy+ing
	pos	vb.
envied	infl
	head	envy
	syl	en:vied.
	pos	vb.
envy	4.
	syl	en:vy
	pron	<1envi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be envious of (a person or thing).
envier	sub
	head	envy
	syl	en+vi+er
	pos	n.
envyingly	sub
	head	envy
	syl	en+vy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
enwinds	infl
	head	enwind
	syl	en+winds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enwinding	infl
	head	enwind
	syl	en+wind+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enwound	infl
	head	enwind
	syl	en+wound.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
enwind	0.
	syl	en+wind
	pron	<in1wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind or coil around; encircle.
enwomb	0.
	syl	en+womb
	pron	<in1wu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to enclose in or as if in a womb.
enwrap	1.
	syl	en+wrap:
	usage	or@T
	def	to wrap or cover up; envelop.
enwrap	2.
	syl	en+wrap:
	usage	or@T; usually passive
	def	to engross or absorb.
	exam	1	enwrapped in thought.
enwreath	0.
	syl	en+wreath
	pron	<in1rED>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround or encircle with or as with a wreath or wreaths.
Enzed	1.
	syl	En+zed
	pron	<en1zed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z. informal.
	def	New Zealand.
Enzed	2.
	syl	En+zed
	pron	<en1zed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z. informal.
	def	Also called: {En+zed+der}. a New Zealander.
enzootic	ety	C19: from #7en -%2#7+ Greek z*_oion animal+-#7otic 
enzootic	1.
	syl	en+zo+ot+ic
	pron	<2enz*u1otik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of diseases
	def	affecting animals within a limited region.
enzootic	2.
	syl	en+zo+ot+ic
	pron	<2enz*u1otik>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzootic disease. {~} Compare {epizootic}.
enzootically	sub
	head	enzootic
	syl	en:zo+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
enzyme	ety	C19: from Medieval Greek enzumos leavened, from Greek #7en -%2#7+ zum*_e leaven
enzyme	0.
	syl	en+zyme
	pron	<1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of complex proteins or conjugated proteins that are produced by living cells and act as catalysts in specific biochemical reactions.
enzymatic	sub
	head	enzyme
	or	enzymic
	syl	en+zy+mat+ic
	pron	<2enzI1m@tik>, <-zi->
	pos	adj.
enzymic	sub
	head	enzyme
	or	enzymatic
	syl	en+zy+mic
	pron	<en1zImik>, <-1zim->
	pos	adj.
enzymology	0.
	syl	en+zy+mol+o:gy
	pron	<2enzI1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the study of enzymes.
enzymological	sub
	head	enzymology
	syl	en+zy+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2enzIm*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
enzymologist	sub
	head	enzymology
	syl	en+zy+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
enzymosis	alt
	head	enzymolysis
	or	enzymolysis
	syl	en+zy+mo+sis
	pron	<2enzI?!1m*usis>
	pos	n.
enzymolysis	0.
	or	enzymosis
	syl	en+zy+mol:y+sis
	pron	<2enzI1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a biochemical decomposition, such as a fermentation, that is catalysed by an enzyme. &- {en+zy+mo+lyt+ic} (@!$enza$Im$$?!#!l$It$Ik)
eo	0.
	syl	e.o.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ex officio.
eo-	ety	from Greek, from *_e*_os dawn
eo-	0.
	syl	e:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	early or primeval.
	exam	1	Eocene;
	exam	2	eohippus.
eobiont	0.
	syl	e:o:bi+ont
	pron	<2E*u1bI*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical chemical precursor of a living cell.
Eocene	ety	C19: from #7eo -#7+ -#7cene 
Eocene	1.
	syl	E:o:cene
	pron	<1E*u2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the second epoch of the Tertiary period, which lasted for 20000000 years, during which hooved mammals appeared.
the Eocene	2.
	head	Eocene
	syl	the Eocene.
	def	the Eocene epoch or rock series.
Eogene	0.
	syl	E:o:gene
	pron	<1E*u2JEn>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {Palaeogene}.
eohippus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7eo -#7+ Greek hippos horse
eohippuses	infl
	head	eohippus
	syl	e:o:hip+pus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eohippus	0.
	syl	e:o:hip+pus
	pron	<2E*u1hip*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest horse: an extinct Eocene dog-sized animal of the genus with four-toed forelegs, three-toed hindlegs, and teeth specialized for browsing.
Eolian	0.
	syl	E:o:li:an
	pron	<E1*uli*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aeolian}.
Eolic	0.
	syl	E:ol+ic
	pron	<E1olik>, <i1*ulik>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aeolic}.
eolipile	0.
	syl	e:ol:i+pile
	pron	<E1oli2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {aeolipile}.
eolith	0.
	syl	e:o:lith
	pron	<1E*uliT>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone, usually crudely broken, used as a primitive tool in Eolithic times.
Eolithic	0.
	syl	E:o:lith+ic
	pron	<2E*u1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of the early part of the Stone Age, characterized by the use of crude stone tools.
eom	0.
	syl	e.o.m.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	end of the month.
eon	0.
	syl	e:on
	pron	<1E*n>, <1Eon>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {aeon}.
eonian	0.
	syl	e:o:ni:an
	pron	<E1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {aeonian}.
eonism	ety	C19: named after Charles Eon de Beaumont (died 1810), French transvestite
eonism	0.
	syl	e:o:nism
	pron	<1E*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the adoption of female dress and behaviour by a male. See also {transvestite}.
Eos	0.
	syl	E:os
	pron	<1Eos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the winged goddess of the dawn, the daughter of Hyperion. Roman counterpart: {Aurora}.
eosin	ety	C19: from Greek *_e*_os dawn+-#7in ; referring to the colour it gives to silk
eosine	alt
	head	eosin
	or	eosin
	syl	e:o:sine
	pron	<1E*usin>, <-2sEn>
	pos	n.
eosin	1.
	or	eosine
	syl	e:o:sin
	pron	<1E*usin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bromeosin}. a red crystalline water-insoluble derivative of fluorescein. Its soluble salts are used as dyes. Formula: C\2\0H\8Br\4O\5.
eosin	2.
	or	eosine
	syl	e:o:sin
	pron	<1E*usin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar dyes.
eosinic	sub
	head	eosin
	syl	e:o:1sin+ic
	pos	adj.
eosin-like	sub
	head	eosin
	syl	e:o:sin-2like
	pos	adj.
eosinophile	alt
	head	eosinophil
	or	eosinophil
	syl	e:o:sin:o+phile
	pron	<2E*u1sin*2fIl>
	pos	n.
eosinophil	0.
	or	eosinophile
	syl	e:o:sin:o+phil
	pron	<2E*u1sin*fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a leucocyte with a bilobed nucleus and coarse granular cytoplasm that stains readily with acidic dyes such as eosin.
eosinophilic	sub
	head	eosinophil
	or	eosinophilous
	syl	e:o:2sin:o+1phil+ic
	pron	<2E*usi1nofil*s>
	pos	adj.
eosinophilous	sub
	head	eosinophil
	or	eosinophilic
	syl	e:o:si+noph:i+lous
	pron	<2E*usi1nofil*s>
	pos	adj.
-eous	ety	from Latin -eus 
-eous	0.
	syl	-e:ous
	usage	suffix of adjectives.
	def	relating to or having the nature of.
	exam	1	gaseous.
Eozoic	0.
	syl	E:o:zo+ic
	pron	<2E*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or formed in the part of the Precambrian era during which life first appeared.
EP	1.
	syl	EP
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {maxisingle}. an extended-play gramophone record: usually 7 inches (18 cm) in diameter with a longer recording on it than a single, designed to be played at 45 or 33%1@b\3 revolutions per minute. {~}
EP	2.
	syl	EP
	pos	n.
	def	denoting such a record.
Ep	0.
	syl	Ep.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Epistle.
ep	0.
	syl	e.p.
	qual	Chess. abbrev. for
	def	en passant.
ep-	0.
	syl	ep-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {epi-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	epexegesis.
EPA	0.
	syl	EPA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	education priority area.
epact	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek epakt*_e, from epagein to bring in, intercalate, from agein to lead
epact	1.
	syl	e:pact
	pron	<1Ep@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in time, about 11 days, between the solar year and the lunar year.
epact	2.
	syl	e:pact
	pron	<1Ep@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of days between the beginning of the calendar year and the new moon immediately preceding this.
epact	3.
	syl	e:pact
	pron	<1Ep@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in time between the calendar month and the synodic month.
Epaminondas	0.
	syl	E:pam:i:non:das
	pron	<e2p@mi1nond@s>
	pos	n.
	def	??418-362 #7b.c., Greek Theban statesman and general: defeated the Spartans at Leuctra (371) and Mantinea (362) and restored power in Greece to Thebes.
eparch	ety	C17: from Greek eparkhos, from epi- over, on+-#7arch 
eparch	1.
	syl	ep+arch
	pron	<1epa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a bishop or metropolitan in charge of an eparchy (sense 1).
eparch	2.
	syl	ep+arch
	pron	<1epa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a government official in charge of an eparchy (senses 2 or 3).
eparchate	alt
	head	eparchy
	or	eparchy
	syl	ep+ar+chate
	pron	<1epa:kit>
	pos	n.
eparchies	infl
	head	eparchy
	or	eparchates
	syl	ep+ar+chies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eparchates	infl
	head	eparchy
	or	eparchies
	syl	ep+ar+chates.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eparchy	1.
	or	eparchate
	syl	ep+ar+chy
	pron	<1epa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a diocese of the Eastern Christian Church.
eparchy	2.
	or	eparchate
	syl	ep+ar+chy
	pron	<1epa:ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a province.
eparchy	3.
	or	eparchate
	syl	ep+ar+chy
	pron	<1epa:ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern Greece
	def	a subdivision of a province.
eparchial	sub
	head	eparchy
	syl	ep+1ar+chi:al
	pos	adj.
'epatant	0.
	syl	*'e:pa+tant
	pron	French. <Apa1t*~a>
	pos	adj.
	def	startling or shocking, esp. through being unconventional.
epaulet	ety	C18: from French *'epaulette, from *'epaule shoulder, from Latin spatula shoulder blade; see #7spatula 
epaulette	alt
	head	epaulet
	or	epaulet
	syl	ep+au:lette
	pron	<1ep*2let>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
epaulet	0.
	or	epaulette
	syl	ep+au:let
	pron	<1ep*2let>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of ornamental material on the shoulder of a garment, esp. a military uniform.
'ep'ee	ety	French: sword, from Latin spatha, from Greek spath*_e blade; see {#7spade %1}
'ep'ee	0.
	syl	*'e:p*'ee
	pron	<1epA>, French <A1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a sword similar to the foil but with a larger guard and a heavier blade of triangular cross section.
'ep'eeist	0.
	syl	*'e:p*'ee+ist
	pron	<1epAist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	one who uses or specializes in using an *'ep*'ee.
epeirogeny	ety	C19: from Greek *_epeiros continent+-#7geny 
epirogeny	infl
	head	epeirogeny
	or	epeirogenesis
	syl	ep:i+rog+e:ny
	pron	<2epI1roJini>
	pos	n.
epeirogenesis	infl
	head	epeirogeny
	or	epirogeny
	syl	e:pei+ro+gen+e:sis
	pron	<i2pIr*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
epeirogeny	0.
	syl	ep+ei+rog+e:ny
	pron	<2epI1roJini>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and submerg?!ence of continents by broad relatively slow displacements of the earth's crust.
epeiric	sub
	head	epeirogeny
	syl	e:pei+ric
	pron	<i1pIrik>
	pos	adj.
epeirogenic	sub
	head	epeirogeny
	or	epeirogenetic
	syl	e:pei+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<i2pIr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
epeirogenetic	sub
	head	epeirogeny
	or	epeirogenic
	syl	e:pei+ro+ge:net+ic
	pron	<i2pIr*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
epencephalon	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7epi -#7, encephalon 
epencephala	infl
	head	epencephalon
	syl	ep+en+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epencephalon	1.
	syl	ep+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2epen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the cerebellum and pons Varolii.
epencephalon	2.
	syl	ep+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2epen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the part of the embryonic brain that develops into this; metencephalon.
epencephalic	sub
	head	epencephalon
	syl	2ep+en+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2epensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
epenthesis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from epentithenai to insert, from #7epi- + #7en -%2#7+ tithenai to place
epentheses	infl
	head	epenthesis
	syl	e:pen+the:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epenthesis	0.
	syl	e:pen+the:sis
	pron	<e1penTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the insertion of a vowel or consonant into a word to make its pronunciation easier.
epenthetic	sub
	head	epenthesis
	syl	ep+en+thet+ic
	pron	<2epen1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
epergne	ety	C18: probably from French *'epargne a saving, from *'epargner to economize, of Germanic origin; compare #7spare 
epergne	0.
	syl	e:pergne
	pron	<i1pR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental centrepiece for a table: a stand with holders for sweetmeats, fruit, flowers, etc.
epexegesis	ety	C17: from Greek; see #7epi -#7, exegesis 
epexegeses	infl
	head	epexegesis
	syl	ep+ex+e:ge:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epexegesis	1.
	syl	ep+ex+e:ge:sis
	pron	<e2peksi1JEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the addition of a phrase, clause, or sentence to a text to provide further explanation.
epexegesis	2.
	syl	ep+ex+e:ge:sis
	pron	<e2peksi1JEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the phrase, clause, or sentence added for this purpose.
epexegetic	sub
	head	epexegesis
	or	epexegetical
	syl	ep+ex+e:get+ic
	pron	<e2peksi?!1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
epexegetical	sub
	head	epexegesis
	or	epexegetic
	syl	ep+2ex+e:1get:i+cal
	pos	adj.
epexegetically	sub
	head	epexegesis
	syl	ep+2ex+e:1get:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Ephes	alt
	head	Eph
	or	Eph
	syl	Ephes.
Eph	0.
	or	Ephes
	syl	Eph.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Ephesians.
eph-	0.
	syl	eph-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {epi-} before an aspirate.
	exam	1	ephedrine.
ephah	ety	C16: from Hebrew ' eph*_ah, of Egyptian origin
epha	alt
	head	ephah
	or	ephah
	syl	e:pha
	pron	<1Ef*>
	pos	n.
ephah	0.
	or	epha
	syl	e:phah
	pron	<1Ef*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to approximately one bushel or about 33 litres.
ephebe	ety	C19: from Latin eph*_ebus, from Greek eph*_ebos, from h*_eb*_e young manhood
ephebe	0.
	syl	e:phebe
	pron	<i1fEb>, <1efEb>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a youth about to enter full citizenship, esp. one undergoing military training.
ephebic	sub
	head	ephebe
	syl	e:1phe+bic
	pos	adj.
ephedra	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin, from Greek ephedros a sitting upon, from #7epi -+ hedra seat
ephedra	0.
	syl	e:phed+ra
	pron	<i1fedr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any gymnosperm shrub of the genus of warm regions of America and Eurasia: the source of ephedrine: family order
ephedrine	ety	C19: from New Latin #7ephedra +{#7ine %2}
ephedrin	alt
	head	ephedrine
	or	ephedrine
	syl	e:phed+rin
	pron	<i1fedrin>, <1efi2drEn>, <-drin>
	pos	n.
ephedrine	0.
	or	ephedrin
	syl	e:phed+rine
	pron	<i1fedrin>, <1efi2drEn>, <-drin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline @T alkaloid@T obtained@T from@T plants@T of@T the@T genus used for the treatment of asthma and hay fever; l-phenyl-2-methylaminopropanol. Formula: C\6H\5CH?!(OH)CH(NHCH\3)CH\3.
ephemera	ety	C16; see #7ephemeral 
ephemeras	infl
	head	ephemera
	or	ephemerae
	syl	e:phem+er:as
	pron	<-*2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ephemerae	infl
	head	ephemera
	or	ephemeras
	syl	e:phem+er:ae
	pron	<-*2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ephemera	1.
	syl	e:phem+er:a
	pron	<i1fem*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mayfly, esp. one of the genus
ephemera	2.
	syl	e:phem+er:a
	pron	<i1fem*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	something transi?!tory or short-lived.
ephemera	3.
	syl	e:phem+er:a
	pron	<i1fem*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {ephemeron}.
ephemeral	ety	C16: from Greek eph*_emeros lasting only a day, from h*_emera day
ephemeral	1.
	syl	e:phem+er+al
	pron	<i1fem*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for only a short time; transitory; short-lived.
	exam	1	ephemeral pleasure.
ephemeral	2.
	syl	e:phem+er+al
	pron	<i1fem*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-lived organism, such as the mayfly.
ephemerally	sub
	head	ephemeral
	syl	e:1phem+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ephemerality	sub
	head	ephemeral
	or	ephemeralness
	syl	e:2phem+er+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
ephemeralness	sub
	head	ephemeral
	or	ephemerality
	syl	e:1phem+er+al+ness
	pos	n.
ephemerid	ety	C19: from New Latin Eph*_emerida, from Greek eph*_emeros short-lived+-{#7id %2}
ephemerid	0.
	syl	e:phem+er+id
	pron	<i1fem*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the order (or which comprises the mayflies.
ephemeris	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek: diary, journal; see #7ephemeral 
ephemerides	infl
	head	ephemeris
	syl	eph+e:mer+i:des
	pron	<2efi1meri?!2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ephemeris	1.
	syl	e:phem+er+is
	pron	<i1fem*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a table giving the future positions of a planet, comet, or satellite.
ephemeris	2.
	syl	e:phem+er+is
	pron	<i1fem*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual publication giving the positions of the sun, moon, and planets during the course of a year, information concerning eclipses, astronomical constants, etc.
ephemeris	3.
	syl	e:phem+er+is
	pron	<i1fem*ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a diary or almanac.
ephemeris time	0.
	syl	e:phem+er+is time
	pos	n.
	def	time based on the orbit of the earth around the sun rather than the axial rotation of the earth, one {ephemeris second} being 1/315556925.9747 of the tropical year 1960. It is used in astronomy in preference to mean solar time.
ephemeron	ety	C16; see #7ephemeral 
ephemera	infl
	head	ephemeron
	or	ephemerons
	syl	e:phem+er:a
	pron	<-*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
ephemerons	infl
	head	ephemeron
	or	ephemera
	syl	e:phem+er+ons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
ephemeron	0.
	syl	e:phem+er+on
	pron	<i1fem*2ron>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	something transitory or short-lived.
Ephesian	1.
	syl	E:phe:sian
	pron	<i1fEZ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Ephesus.
Ephesian	2.
	syl	E:phe:sian
	pron	<i1fEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of Ephesus.
Ephesians	0.
	syl	E:phe:sians
	pron	<i1fEZ*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a book of the New Testament (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians}) , containing an exposition of the divine plan for the world and the consummation of this in Christ.
Ephesus	0.
	syl	Eph+e:sus
	pron	<1efis*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a major trading city on the W coast of Asia Minor: famous for its temple of Artemis (Diana); sacked by the Goths (262 #7a.d.) #7.
ephod	ety	C14: from Hebrew *_eph*_odh 
ephod	0.
	syl	e:phod
	pron	<1Efod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an embroidered vestment believed to resemble an apron with shoulder straps, worn by priests in ancient Israel.
ephor	ety	C16: from Greek ephoros, from ephoran to supervise, from #7epi -#7+ horan to look
ephoral	sub
	head	ephor
	syl	eph+or+al
	pos	adj.
Ephraim	1.a.
	syl	E:phra:im
	pron	<1EfrAim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the younger son of Joseph, who received the principal blessing of his grandfather Jacob (Genesis 48:8-22).
Ephraim	1.b.
	syl	E:phra:im
	pron	<1EfrAim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribe descended from him.
Ephraim	1.c.
	syl	E:phra:im
	pron	<1EfrAim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe, west of the River Jordan.
Ephraim	2.
	syl	E:phra:im
	pron	<1EfrAim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the northern kingdom of Israel after the kingdom of Solomon had been divided into two.
Ephraimite	0.
	syl	E:phra+im+ite
	pron	<1EfrAi2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the tribe of Ephraim.
epi-	ety	from Greek, from epi (prep.)
eph-	infl
	head	epi-
	syl	eph-
epi-	1.
	syl	ep:i-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	on; upon; above; over.
	exam	1	epidermis;
	exam	2	epicentre.
epi-	2.
	syl	ep:i-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	in addition to.
	exam	1	epiphenom?!enon.
epi-	3.
	syl	ep:i-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	after.
	exam	1	epigenesis;
	exam	2	epilogue.
epi-	4.
	syl	ep:i-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	near; close to.
	exam	1	epicalyx.
epiblast	0.
	syl	ep:i+blast
	pron	<1epi2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the outermost layer of an embryo, which becomes the ectoderm at gastrulation. Also called: {ectoblast}.
epiblastic	sub
	head	epiblast
	syl	ep:i+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
epiboly	ety	C19: from Greek epibol*_e a laying on, from epiballein to throw on, from #7epi -#7+ ballein to throw
epibolies	infl
	head	epiboly
	syl	e:pib:o+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiboly	0.
	syl	e:pib:o+ly
	pron	<i1pib*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a process that occurs during gastrulation in vertebrates, in which cells on one side of the blastula grow over and surround the remaining cells and yolk and eventually form the ectoderm.
epibolic	sub
	head	epiboly
	syl	ep:i+bol+ic
	pron	<2epi1bolik>
	pos	adj.
epic	ety	C16: from Latin epicus, from Greek epikos, from epos speech, word, song
epic	1.
	syl	ep:ic
	pron	<1epik>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrative poem recounting in elevated style the deeds of a legendary hero, esp. one originating in oral folk tradition.
epic	2.
	syl	ep:ic
	pron	<1epik>
	pos	n.
	def	the genre of epic poetry.
epic	3.
	syl	ep:ic
	pron	<1epik>
	pos	n.
	def	any work of literature, film, etc., having heroic deeds for its subject matter or having other qualities associated with the epic.
	exam	1	a Hollywood epic.
epic	4.
	syl	ep:ic
	pron	<1epik>
	pos	n.
	def	an episode in the lives of men in which heroic deeds are performed or attempted.
	exam	1	the epic of Scott's expedition to the South Pole.
epic	5.
	syl	ep:ic
	pron	<1epik>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of an epic or epics.
epic	6.
	syl	ep:ic
	pron	<1epik>
	pos	n.
	def	of heroic or impressive proportions.
	exam	1	an epic voyage.
epicalyxes	infl
	head	epicalyx
	or	epicalyces
	syl	ep:i+ca+lyx:es
	pron	<-li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epicalyces	infl
	head	epicalyx
	or	epicalyxes
	syl	ep:i+ca+ly+ces
	pron	<-li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epicalyx	0.
	syl	ep:i+ca+lyx
	pron	<2epi1kAliks>, <-1k@l->
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a series of small sepal-like bracts forming an outer calyx beneath the true calyx in some flowers.
epicanthus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7epi -#7+ Latin canthus corner of the eye, from Greek kanthos  &- @!ep@.i+#!can+thic adj.
epicanthi	infl
	head	epicanthus
	syl	ep:i+can+thi
	pron	<-TI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epicanthus	0.
	syl	ep:i+can+thus
	pron	<2epi1k@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fold of skin extending vertically over the inner angle of the eye: characteristic of Mongolian peoples and a congenital anomaly among other races. Also called: {epicanthic fold}.
epicardium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7epi -#7+ Greek kardia heart
epicardia	infl
	head	epicardium
	syl	ep:i+car+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epicardium	0.
	syl	ep:i+car+di:um
	pron	<2epi1ka:di*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the innermost layer of the pericardium, in direct contact with the heart.
epicardiac	sub
	head	epicardium
	or	epicardial
	syl	ep:i+1car+di+ac
	pos	adj.
epicardial	sub
	head	epicardium
	or	epicardiac
	syl	ep:i+1car+di:al
	pos	adj.
epicarp	ety	C19: from French *'epicarpe, from #7epi -#7+ Greek karpos fruit
exocarp	alt
	head	epicarp
	or	epicarp
	syl	ex:o+carp
	pos	n.
epicarp	0.
	or	exocarp
	syl	ep:i+carp
	pron	<1epi2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost layer of the pericarp of fruits: forms the skin of a peach or grape.
epicedium	ety	C16: Latin, from Greek epik*_edeion, from #7epi -+ k*'edos care
epicedia	infl
	head	epicedium
	syl	ep:i+ce:di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epicedium	0.
	syl	ep:i+ce:di:um
	pron	<2epi1sEdi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a funeral ode.
epicene	ety	C15: from Latin epicoenus of both genders, from Greek epikoinos common to many, from koinos common
epicene	1.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the characteristics of both sexes; hermaphroditic.
epicene	2.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of neither sex; sexless.
epicene	3.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	effemi?!nate.
epicene	4.a.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a noun that may refer to a male or a female, such as as opposed to or
epicene	4.b.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Latin, Greek, etc.
	def	denoting a noun that retains the same grammatical gender regardless of the sex of the referent.
epicene	5.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an epicene person or creature.
epicene	6.
	syl	ep:i+cene
	pron	<1epi2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an epicene noun.
epicenism	sub
	head	epicene
	syl	ep:i+1cen+ism
	pos	n.
epicentre	ety	C19: from New Latin epicentrum, from Greek epikentros over the centre, from #7epi -#7+ kentron needle; see #7centre 
epicenter	alt
	head	epicentre
	or	epicentre
	syl	ep:i+cen+ter
	pron	<1epi2sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
epicentres	infl
	head	epicentre
	or	epicenters
	syl	ep:i+cen+tres
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epicenters	infl
	head	epicentre
	or	epicentres
	syl	ep:i+cen+ters.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
epicentre	0.
	or	epicenter
	syl	ep:i+cen+tre
	pron	<1epi2sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the area immediately above the origin of earthquake vibrations.
epicentral	sub
	head	epicentre
	syl	ep:i+1cen+tral
	pos	adj.
epiclesis	ety	from Greek, from #7epi- + kl*_esis a prayer, from kalein to call
epicleses	infl
	head	epiclesis
	syl	ep:i+cle:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiclesis	0.
	syl	ep:i+cle:sis
	pron	<2epi1klEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the invocation of the Holy Spirit to consecrate the bread and wine of the Eucharist.
epicontinental	0.
	syl	ep:i+con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2epi2konti1nentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a sea
	def	situated on a continental shelf or continent.
epicotyl	0.
	syl	ep:i+cot+yl
	pron	<2epi1kotil>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an embryo plant stem above the cotyledons but beneath the terminal bud.
epicrisis	ety	C19: from Greek epikrisis a judgment, from epikrinein to decide, from #7epi -#7+ krinein to judge
epicrisis	H1.0.
	syl	e:pic+ri+sis
	pron	<i1pikrisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a critical evaluation, esp. of a literary work.
epicrisis	ety	C20: from #7epi- +#7crisis 
epicrisis	H2.0.
	syl	ep:i+cri+sis
	pron	<1epi2krIsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a secondary crisis occurring in the course of a disease.
epicritic	ety	C20: from Greek epikritikos decisive; see #7epicrisis %1
epicritic	0.
	syl	ep:i+crit+ic
	pron	<2epi1kritik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain nerve fibres of the skin
	def	serving to perceive and distinguish fine variations of temperature or touch.
epic simile	0.
	syl	ep:ic sim:i+le
	pos	n.
	def	an extended simile, as used in the epic poetry of Homer and other writers.
Epictetus	0.
	syl	Ep:ic:te:tus
	pron	<2epik1tEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??50-??120 #7a.d., Greek Stoic philosopher, who stressed self-renunciation and the brotherhood of man.
epicure	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin epic*_urus, after E#7picurus  &- #!ep@.i+cur+@!ism n.
epicure	1.
	syl	ep:i+cure
	pron	<1epi2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cultivates a dis?!criminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink; gourmet.
epicure	2.
	syl	ep:i+cure
	pron	<1epi2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person devoted to sensual pleasures.
epicurean	1.
	syl	ep:i+cu+re:an
	pron	<2epikju1rE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoted to sensual plea?!sures, esp. food and drink; hedonistic.
epicurean	2.
	syl	ep:i+cu+re:an
	pron	<2epikju1rE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for an epicure.
	exam	1	an epicurean feast.
epicurean	3.
	syl	ep:i+cu+re:an
	pron	<2epikju1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an epicure; gourmet. &- {@!ep@.i+cu+#!re@.an+ism}
Epicurean	1.
	syl	Ep:i+cu+re:an
	pron	<2epikju1rE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the philosophy of Epicurus.
Epicurean	2.
	syl	Ep:i+cu+re:an
	pron	<2epikju1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus. &- {@!Ep@.i+cu+#!re@.an+ism}
Epicurus	0.
	syl	Ep:i:cu:rus
	pron	<2epi1kju*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	341-270 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, who held that the highest good is pleasure and that the world is a series of fortuitous combinations of atoms.
epicycle	ety	C14: from Late Latin epicyclus, from Greek epikuklos; see #7epi -#7, cycle 
epicycle	1.
	syl	ep:i+cy+cle
	pron	<1epi2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	usage	Astronomy. in the Ptolemaic system
	def	a small circle, around which a planet was thought to revolve, whose centre describes a larger circle (the {deferent}) centred on the earth.
epicycle	2.
	syl	ep:i+cy+cle
	pron	<1epi2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle that rolls around the inside or outside of another circle, so generating an epicycloid or hypocycloid.
epicyclic	sub
	head	epicycle
	or	epicyclical
	syl	ep:i+cy+clic
	pron	<2epi1sIklik>, <-1siklik>
	pos	adj.
epicyclical	sub
	head	epicycle
	or	epicyclic
	syl	ep:i+1cy+cli+cal
	pos	adj.
epicyclic train	0.
	syl	ep:i+cy+clic train
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster of gears consisting of a central gear wheel with external teeth (the sun), a coaxial gear wheel of greater diameter with internal teeth (the annulus), and one or more planetary gears engaging with both of them to provide a large gear ratio in a compact space.
epicycloid	0.
	syl	ep:i+cy+cloid
	pron	<2epi1sIklcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the curve described by a point on the circumference of a circle as this circle rolls around the outside of another fixed circle, the two circles being coplanar. Compare {hypocycloid, {cycloid} (sense 4).}
epicycloidal	sub
	head	epicycloid
	syl	ep:i+cy+1cloid+al
	pos	adj.
epicycloidal wheel	0.
	syl	ep:i+cy+cloi+dal wheel
	pos	n.
	def	one of the planetary gears of an epicyclic train.
Epidaurus	0.
	syl	Ep:i+daur+us
	pron	<2epi1dc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient port in Greece, in the NE Peloponnese, in Argolis on the Saronic Gulf.
epideictic	ety	C18: from Greek epideiktikos, from epideiknunai to display, show off, from deiknunai to show
epidictic	alt
	head	epideictic
	or	epideictic
	syl	ep:i+dic+tic
	pron	<2epi1diktik>
	pos	adj.
epideictic	0.
	or	epidictic
	syl	ep:i+deic+tic
	pron	<2epi1dIktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to display something, esp. the skill of the speaker in rhetoric.
epidemic	ety	C17: from French *'epid*'emique, via Late Latin from Greek epid*_emia literally: among the people, from #7epi -#7+ d*_emos people
epidemic	1.
	syl	ep:i+dem+ic
	pron	<2epi1demik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a disease
	def	attacking or affecting many persons simultaneously in a community or area.
epidemic	2.
	syl	ep:i+dem+ic
	pron	<2epi1demik>
	pos	n.
	def	a widespread occurrence of a disease.
	exam	1	an influenza epidemic.
epidemic	3.
	syl	ep:i+dem+ic
	pron	<2epi1demik>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid development, spread, or growth of something, esp. something unpleasant.
	exam	1	an epidemic of strikes.
epidemically	sub
	head	epidemic
	syl	ep:i+1dem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
epidemic encephalitis	0.
	syl	ep:i+dem+ic en+ceph:a+li+tis
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a technical name for { {sleeping sickness} (sense 2)}.
epidemic meningitis	0.
	syl	ep:i+dem+ic men+in+gi+tis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cerebrospinal meningitis}.
epidemic parotitis	0.
	syl	ep:i+dem+ic par:o+ti+tis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mumps}.
epidemiology	0.
	syl	ep:i+de:mi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2epi2dEmi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the occurrence, transmission, and control of epidemic diseases.
epidemiological	sub
	head	epidemiology
	syl	ep:i+de:mi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2epi?!2dEmi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
epidemiologically	sub
	head	epidemiology
	syl	ep:i+2de:mi:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
epidemiologist	sub
	head	epidemiology
	syl	ep:i+2de:mi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
epidermis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from #7epi -#7+ derma skin
epidermis	1.
	syl	ep:i+der+mis
	pron	<2epi1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cuticle}. the thin protective outer layer of the skin, composed of stratified epithelial tissue.
epidermis	2.
	syl	ep:i+der+mis
	pron	<2epi1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of cells of an invertebrate.
epidermis	3.
	syl	ep:i+der+mis
	pron	<2epi1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer protective layer of cells of a plant, which may be thickened by a cuticle.
epidermal	sub
	head	epidermis
	syl	ep:i+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
epidermic	sub
	head	epidermis
	or	epidermoid
	syl	ep:i+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
epidermoid	sub
	head	epidermis
	or	epidermic
	syl	ep:i+1der+moid
	pos	adj.
epidiascope	0.
	syl	ep:i+di:a+scope
	pron	<2epi1dI*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical device for projecting a magnified image onto a screen. See also {episcope}.
epididymis	ety	C17: from Greek epididumis, from #7epi -#7+ didumos twin, testicle; see #7didymous 
epididymides	infl
	head	epididymis
	syl	ep:i+di+dym:i+des
	pron	<-di?!1dimi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epididymis	0.
	syl	ep:i+di+dy+mis
	pron	<2epi1didimis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a convoluted tube situated along the posterior margin of each testis, in which spermatozoa are stored and conveyed to the vas deferens.
epididymal	sub
	head	epididymis
	syl	ep:i+1did:y+mal
	pos	adj.
epidote	ety	C19: from French *'epidote, ultimately from Greek epididonai to increase, from didonai to give; so called because two sides of its crystal are longer than the other two sides
epidote	0.
	syl	ep:i+dote
	pron	<1epi2d*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a green mineral consisting of hydrated calcium iron aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form: common in metamorphic rocks. Formula: Ca\2(Al,Fe)\3?!(SiO\4)\3(OH).
epidotic	sub
	head	epidote
	syl	ep:i+dot+ic
	pron	<2epi1dotik>
	pos	adj.
epidural	ety	C19: from #7epi- +#7dur(a mater) + #7-al %1
epidural	1.
	syl	e:pi+dur+al
	pron	<2epi1dju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	upon or outside the dura mater. {~}
epidural	2.
	syl	e:pi+dur+al
	pron	<2epi1dju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {epidural anaesthesia}.
epidural	2.a.
	syl	e:pi+dur+al
	pron	<2epi1dju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	injection of anaesthetic into the space outside the dura mater enveloping the spinal cord.
epidural	2.b.
	syl	e:pi+dur+al
	pron	<2epi1dju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	anaesthesia induced by this method.
epifocal	0.
	syl	ep:i+fo+cal
	pron	<2epi1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	situated or occurring at an epicentre.
epigastrium	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek #7epi -#7+ gastrion, from gast*_er stomach &- @!ep@.i+#!gas+tri@.al or @!ep@.i+#!gas+tric adj.
epigastria	infl
	head	epigastrium
	syl	ep:i+gas+tri:a
	pron	<-tri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epigastrium	0.
	syl	ep:i+gas+tri:um
	pron	<2epi1g@stri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper middle part of the abdomen, above the navel and below the breast.
epigeal	ety	C19: from Greek epigeios of the earth, from #7epi -#7+ g*_e earth
epigean	infl
	head	epigeal
	or	epigeous
	syl	ep:i+ge:an
	pos	adj.
epigeous	infl
	head	epigeal
	or	epigean
	syl	ep:i+ge:ous
	pos	adj.
epigeal	1.
	syl	ep:i+ge:al
	pron	<2epi1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to seed germination in which the cotyledons appear above the ground because of the growth of the hypocotyl.
epigeal	2.
	syl	ep:i+ge:al
	pron	<2epi1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	living or growing on or close to the surface of the ground.
epigene	ety	C19: from French *'epig*`ene, ultimately from Greek epigignesthai to be born after, from gignesthai to be born
epigene	0.
	syl	ep:i+gene
	pron	<1epi2JEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or taking place at the surface of the earth. Compare {hypogene}.
epigenesis	1.
	syl	ep:i+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2epi1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the widely accepted theory that an individual animal or plant develops by the gradual differentiation and elaboration of a fertilized egg cell. Com?!pare { {preformation} (sense 2).}
epigenesis	2.
	syl	ep:i+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2epi1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of ore deposits after the surround?!ing rock has been formed.
epigenesis	3.
	syl	ep:i+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2epi1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	alteration of the mineral composition of a rock by external agents: a type of metamorphism.
epigenesist	sub
	head	epigenesis
	or	epigenist
	syl	ep:i+1gen+e:sist
	pron	<i1piJinist>
	pos	n.
epigenist	sub
	head	epigenesis
	or	epigenesist
	syl	e:pig+e:nist
	pron	<i1piJinist>
	pos	n.
epigenetic	sub
	head	epigenesis
	syl	ep:i+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2epiJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
epigenetically	sub
	head	epigenesis
	syl	ep:i+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
epigenous	0.
	syl	e:pig+e:nous
	pron	<i1piJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	growing on the surface, esp. the upper surface, of an organism or part.
	exam	1	an epigenous fungus.
epigeous	0.
	syl	ep:i+ge:ous
	pron	<2epi1JE*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {epigeal}.
epiglottises	infl
	head	epiglottis
	or	epiglottides
	syl	ep:i+glot+tis:es
	pron	<-ti2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiglottides	infl
	head	epiglottis
	or	epiglottises
	syl	ep:i+glot+ti+des
	pron	<-ti2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiglottis	0.
	syl	ep:i+glot+tis
	pron	<2epi1glotis>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin cartilaginous flap that covers the entrance to the larynx during swallowing, preventing food from entering the trachea.
epiglottal	sub
	head	epiglottis
	or	epiglottic
	syl	ep:i+1glot+tal
	pos	adj.
epiglottic	sub
	head	epiglottis
	or	epiglottal
	syl	ep:i+1glot+tic
	pos	adj.
epigone	ety	C19: from Greek epigonos one born after, from epigignesthai; see #7epigene 
epigon	alt
	head	epigone
	or	epigone
	syl	ep:i+gon
	pron	<1epi2gon>
	pos	n.
epigone	0.
	or	epigon
	syl	ep:i+gone
	pron	<1epi2g*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an inferior follower or imitator.
Epigoni	ety	from Greek epigonoi those born after
Epigonus	infl
	head	Epigoni
	syl	E:pig:o+nus
	pron	<-*n*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Epigoni	0.
	syl	E:pig:o+ni
	pron	<i1pig*2nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the descendants of the Seven against Thebes, who undertook a second expedition against the city and eventually captured and destroyed it.
epigram	ety	C15: from Latin epigramma, from Greek: inscription, from epigraphein to write upon, from graphein to write &- @!ep@.i+gram+#!mat+ic adj. &- @!ep@.i+gram+#!mat@.i+cal+ly adv.
epigram	1.
	syl	ep:i+gram
	pron	<1epi2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a witty, often paradoxical remark, concisely expressed.
epigram	2.
	syl	ep:i+gram
	pron	<1epi2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a short, pungent, and often satirical poem, esp. one having a witty and ingenious ending.
epigrammatise	alt
	head	epigrammatize
	or	epigrammatize
	syl	ep:i+gram+ma+tise
	pron	<2epi1gr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
epigrammatize	0.
	or	epigrammatise
	syl	ep:i+gram+ma+tize
	pron	<2epi1gr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make an epigram or epigrams (about).
epigrammatism	sub
	head	epigrammatize
	syl	ep:i+1gram+ma+tism
	pos	n.
epigrammatist	sub
	head	epigrammatize
	syl	ep:i+1gram+ma+tist
	pos	n.
epigraph	ety	C17: from Greek epigraph*_e; see #7epigram  &- ep@.i+graph+ic (@!$ep$I#!gr@af$Ik) or @!ep@.i+#!graph@.i+cal adj. &- @!ep@.i+#!graph@.i+cal+ly adv.
epigraph	1.
	syl	ep:i+graph
	pron	<1epi2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a quotation at the beginning of a book, chapter, etc., suggesting its theme.
epigraph	2.
	syl	ep:i+graph
	pron	<1epi2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an inscription on a monument or building.
epigraphy	1.
	syl	e:pig+ra+phy
	pron	<i1pigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of ancient inscriptions.
epigraphy	2.
	syl	e:pig+ra+phy
	pron	<i1pigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	epigraphs collectively.
epigraphist	sub
	head	epigraphy
	or	epigrapher
	syl	e:1pig+ra+phist
	pos	n.
epigrapher	sub
	head	epigraphy
	or	epigraphist
	syl	e:1pig+ra+pher
	pos	n.
epigynous	ety	C19: from #7epi- +Greek gun*_e (female organ, pistil)+#7-ous  &- e@.#!pig@.y+ny n.
epigynous	0.
	syl	e:pig:y+nous
	pron	<i1piJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having the receptacle enclosing and fused with the gynoecium so that the other floral parts arise above it.
epilate	ety	C19: from French *'epiler (modelled on d*'epiler #7depilate) +#7-ate %1 &- @!ep@.i+#!la+tion n.
epilate	0.
	syl	ep:i+late
	pron	<1epi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to remove hair from.
epilepsy	ety	C16: from Late Latin epil*_epsia, from Greek, from epilambanein to attack, seize, from lambanein to take
epilepsy	0.
	syl	ep:i+lep+sy
	pron	<1epi2lepsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the central nervous system characterized by periodic loss of consciousness with or without convulsions. In some cases it is due to brain damage but in others the cause is unknown. See also {grand mal, petit mal}.
epileptic	1.
	syl	ep:i+lep+tic
	pron	<2epi1leptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having epilepsy.
epileptic	2.
	syl	ep:i+lep+tic
	pron	<2epi1leptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has epilepsy.
epileptically	sub
	head	epileptic
	syl	ep:i+1lep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
epileptiform	alt
	head	epileptoid
	or	epileptoid
	syl	ep:i+lep+ti+form
	pron	<2epi1lepti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
epileptoid	0.
	or	epileptiform
	syl	ep:i+lep+toid
	pron	<2epi1leptcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling epilepsy.
epilimnion	ety	C20: from #7epi- +Greek limnion, diminutive of limn*_e lake
epilimnion	0.
	syl	ep:i+lim+ni+on
	pron	<2epi1limni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper layer of water in a lake.
epilogue	ety	C15: from Latin epilogus, from Greek epilogos, from logos word, speech
epilogue	1.a.
	syl	ep:i+logue
	pron	<1epi2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech, usually in verse, addressed to the audience by an actor at the end of a play.
epilogue	1.b.
	syl	ep:i+logue
	pron	<1epi2log>
	pos	n.
	def	the actor speaking this.
epilogue	2.
	syl	ep:i+logue
	pron	<1epi2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a short postcript to any literary work, such as a brief description of the fates of the characters in a novel.
epilogue	3.
	syl	ep:i+logue
	pron	<1epi2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the concluding programme of the day on a radio or television station, often having a religious content.
epilogist	sub
	head	epilogue
	syl	e:pil:o+gist
	pron	<i1pil*Jist>
	pos	n.
epimere	0.
	syl	ep:i+mere
	pron	<1epi2mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the dorsal part of the mesoderm of a vertebrate embryo, consisting of a series of segments (somites).
epimerism	ety	C20: from German Epimer (see #7epi-, -mer) +#7-ism  &- ep@.i+mer+ic, (@!$ep$I#!m$er$Ik) adj.
epimerism	0.
	syl	e:pim+er+ism
	pron	<i1pim*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	optical isomerism in which isomers ({epimers}) can form about asymmetric atoms within the molecule, esp. in carbohydrates.
epimorphosis	0.
	syl	ep:i+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2epimc:1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of development in animals, such as certain insect larvae, in which segmentation of the body is complete before hatching.
epimorphic	sub
	head	epimorphosis
	syl	ep:i+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
epimysium	ety	from New Latin, from #7epi -#7+ Greek mus mouse, #7muscle 
epimysia	infl
	head	epimysium
	syl	e:pi+my+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epimysium	0.
	syl	e:pi+my+si:um
	pron	<2epi1mizi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the sheath of connective tissue that encloses a skeletal muscle.
epinasty	ety	C19: from #7epi -#7+ -nasty, from Greek nastos pressed down, from nassein to press
epinasties	infl
	head	epinasty
	syl	ep:i+nas+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epinasty	0.
	syl	ep:i+nas+ty
	pron	<1epi2n@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	increased growth of the upper surface of a plant part, such as a leaf, resulting in a downward bending of the part. Compare {hyponasty}.
epinastic	sub
	head	epinasty
	syl	ep:i+1nas+tic
	pos	adj.
epinephrine	ety	C19: from #7epi -#7+ nephro-+ -#7ine %2
epinephrin	alt
	head	epinephrine
	or	epinephrine
	syl	ep:i+neph+rin
	pos	n.
epinephrine	0.
	or	epinephrin
	syl	ep:i+neph+rine
	pron	<2epi1nefrin>, <-rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {adrenaline}.
epineurium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7epi -#7+ Greek neuron nerve +-#7ium 
epineurium	0.
	syl	ep:i+neu+ri:um
	pron	<2epi1nju*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheath of connective tissue around two or more bundles of nerve fibres.
epineurial	sub
	head	epineurium
	syl	ep:i+1neu+ri:al
	pos	adj.
Epiph	0.
	syl	Epiph.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Epiphany.
epiphany	ety	C17: via Church Latin from Greek epiphaneia an appearing, from #7epi -#7+ phainein to show
epiphanies	infl
	head	epiphany
	syl	e:piph:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiphany	1.
	syl	e:piph:a+ny
	pron	<i1pif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the manifestation of a supernatural or divine reality.
epiphany	2.
	syl	e:piph:a+ny
	pron	<i1pif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any moment of great or sudden revelation.
epiphanic	sub
	head	epiphany
	syl	ep:i+phan+ic
	pron	<2epi1f@nik>
	pos	adj.
Epiphanies	infl
	head	Epiphany
	syl	E:piph:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Epiphany	0.
	syl	E:piph:a+ny
	pron	<i1pif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian festival held on Jan. 6, commemorating, in the Western Church, the manifestation of Christ to the Magi and, in the Eastern Church, the baptism of Christ.
epiphenomenalism	0.
	syl	ep:i+phe:nom+e:nal+ism
	pron	<2epifi1nomin*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that consciousness is merely a by-product of physiological processes and that it has no power to affect them.
epiphenomenalist	sub
	head	epiphenomenalism
	syl	ep:i+phe:1nom+e:nal+ist
	pos	n.
na	infl
	head	epiphenomenon
	syl	+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiphenomenon	1.
	syl	ep:i+phe:nom+e:non
	pron	<2epifi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or additional phenomenon; by-product.
epiphenomenon	2.
	syl	ep:i+phe:nom+e:non
	pron	<2epifi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	consciousness regarded as a by-product of the biological activity of the human brain.
epiphenomenon	3.
	syl	ep:i+phe:nom+e:non
	pron	<2epifi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an unexpected or atypical symptom or occurrence during the course of a disease.
epiphenomenal	sub
	head	epiphenomenon
	syl	ep:i+phe:1nom+e:nal
	pos	adj.
epiphenomenally	sub
	head	epiphenomenon
	syl	ep:i+phe:1nom+e:nal+ly
	pos	adv.
epiphragm	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek epiphragma a lid, from epiphrassein, from #7epi -#7+ phrassein to place in an enclosure
epiphragm	0.
	syl	ep:i+phragm
	pron	<1epi2fr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc of calcium phosphate and mucilage secreted by snails over the aperture of their shells before hibernation.
epiphysis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: a growth upon, from #7epi -#7+ phusis growth, from phuein to bring forth, produce
epiphyses	infl
	head	epiphysis
	syl	e:piph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epiphysis	1.
	syl	e:piph:y+sis
	pron	<i1pifisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a long bone, initially separated from the shaft (diaphysis) by a section of cartilage that eventually ossifies so that the two portions fuse together.
epiphysis	2.
	syl	e:piph:y+sis
	pron	<i1pifisis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {epiphysis cerebri}. the technical name for {pineal gland}.
epiphyseal	sub
	head	epiphysis
	or	epiphysial
	syl	ep:i+phys+e:al
	pron	<2epi1fiz?!i*l>
	pos	adj.
epiphysial	sub
	head	epiphysis
	or	epiphyseal
	syl	ep:i+phys+i:al
	pron	<2epi1fiz?!i*l>
	pos	adj.
epiphyte	0.
	syl	ep:i+phyte
	pron	<1epi2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, such as a moss, that grows on another plant but is not parasitic on it.
epiphytic	sub
	head	epiphyte
	syl	ep:i+phyt+ic
	pron	<2epi?!1fitik>
	pos	adj.
epiphytal	sub
	head	epiphyte
	or	epiphytical
	syl	ep:i+1phyt+al
	pos	adj.
epiphytical	sub
	head	epiphyte
	or	epiphytal
	syl	ep:i+1phyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
epiphytically	sub
	head	epiphyte
	syl	ep:i+1phyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
epiphytotic	0.
	syl	ep:i+phy+tot+ic
	pron	<2epifI1totik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant diseases and parasites
	def	affecting plants over a wide geographical region.
epirogeny	0.
	syl	ep:i+rog+e:ny
	pron	<2epI1roJini>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {epeirog?!eny}.
epirogenic	sub
	head	epirogeny
	or	epirogenetic
	syl	e:pi+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<i2pIr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
epirogenetic	sub
	head	epirogeny
	or	epirogenic
	syl	e:pi+ro+ge:net+ic
	pron	<i2pIr*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
Epirus	1.
	syl	E:pi+rus
	pron	<i1pI*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW Greece, part of ancient Epirus ceded to Greece after independence in 1830.
Epirus	2.
	syl	E:pi+rus
	pron	<i1pI*r*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a region between the Pindus mountains and the Ionian Sea, straddling the modern border with Albania.
Epis	1.
	syl	Epis.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Episc}. Episcopal or Episcopalian.
Epis	2.
	syl	Epis.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Epistle.
cies	infl
	head	episcopacy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
episcopacy	1.
	syl	e:pis+co+pa+cy
	pron	<i1pisk*p*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government of a Church by bishops.
episcopacy	2.
	syl	e:pis+co+pa+cy
	pron	<i1pisk*p*si>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {episcopate}.
episcopal	ety	C15: from Church Latin episcop*_alis, from episcopus #7bishop 
episcopal	0.
	syl	e:pis+co+pal
	pron	<i1pisk*pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, governed by, or relating to a bishop or bishops.
episcopally	sub
	head	episcopal
	syl	e:1pis+co+pal+ly
	pos	adv.
Episcopal	0.
	syl	E:pis+co+pal
	pron	<i1pisk*pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or denoting the Episcopal Church.
Episcopally	sub
	head	Episcopal
	syl	E:1pis+co+pal+ly
	pos	adv.
Episcopal Church	0.
	syl	E:pis+co+pal Church
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous branch of the Anglican Communion in Scotland and the U.S.
episcopalian	1.
	syl	e:pis+co+pa+li:an
	pron	<i2pisk*1pAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	practising or advocating the principle of Church government by bishops.
episcopalian	2.
	syl	e:pis+co+pa+li:an
	pron	<i2pisk*1pAli*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an advocate of such Church government.
episcopalianism	sub
	head	episcopalian
	syl	e:2pis+co+1pa+li:an+ism
	pos	n.
Episcopalian	1.
	syl	E:pis+co+pa+li:an
	pron	<i2pisk*1pAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or de?!noting the Episcopal Church.
Episcopalian	2.
	syl	E:pis+co+pa+li:an
	pron	<i2pisk*1pAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or adherent of this Church.
episcopalism	0.
	syl	e:pis+co+pal+ism
	pron	<i1pisk*p*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that a Church should be governed by bishops.
episcopate	1.
	syl	e:pis+co+pate
	pron	<i1pisk*pit>, <-2pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, status, or term of office of a bishop.
episcopate	2.
	syl	e:pis+co+pate
	pron	<i1pisk*pit>, <-2pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	bishops collectively.
episcope	0.
	syl	ep:i+scope
	pron	<1epi2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an optical device that projects an enlarged image of an opaque object, such as a printed page or photographic print, onto a screen by means of reflected light. U.S. name: {opaque projector}. See also {epidiascope}.
episematic	0.
	syl	ep:i+se:mat+ic
	pron	<2episi1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Zoology. esp. of coloration
	def	aiding recognition between animals of the same species.
episiotomy	ety	C20: from episio-, from Greek epision pubic region+-#7tomy 
episiotomies	infl
	head	episiotomy
	syl	ep:i+si+ot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
episiotomy	0.
	syl	ep:i+si+ot:o+my
	pron	<*2pEzi1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth.
episode	ety	C17: from Greek epeisodion something added, from epi- (in addition)+ eisodios coming in, from eis- in+ hodos road
episode	1.
	syl	ep:i+sode
	pron	<1epi2s*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an incident, event, or series of events.
episode	2.
	syl	ep:i+sode
	pron	<1epi2s*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the sections into which a serialized novel or radio or television programme is divided.
episode	3.
	syl	ep:i+sode
	pron	<1epi2s*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an incident, sequence, or scene that forms part of a narrative but may be a digression from the main story.
episode	4.
	syl	ep:i+sode
	pron	<1epi2s*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek tragedy
	def	a section between two choric songs.
episode	5.
	syl	ep:i+sode
	pron	<1epi2s*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a contrasting section between statements of the subject, as in a fugue or rondo.
episodical	alt
	head	episodic
	or	episodic
	syl	ep:i+sod:i+cal
	pos	adj.
episodic	1.
	or	episodical
	syl	ep:i+sod+ic
	pron	<2epi1sodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or relating to an episode.
episodic	2.
	or	episodical
	syl	ep:i+sod+ic
	pron	<2epi1sodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into or composed of episodes.
episodic	3.
	or	episodical
	syl	ep:i+sod+ic
	pron	<2epi1sodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular, occasional, or sporadic.
episodically	sub
	head	episodic
	syl	ep:i+1sod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
episome	0.
	syl	ep:i+some
	pron	<1epi2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various genetic particles, esp. viruses, that occur in bacteria and replicate either independ?!ently or in association with the chromosome.
epispastic	ety	C17: from Greek epispastikos, from epispan to attract, from span to draw; alluding to the ancient belief that blisters consisted of humours drawn to the surface of the skin
	infl
	head	epispastic
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
epispastic	1.
	syl	ep:i+spas+tic
	pron	<2epi1sp@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a serous discharge or a blister. {~}
epispastic	2.
	syl	ep:i+spas+tic
	pron	<2epi1sp@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an epispastic agent.
Epist	0.
	syl	Epist.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Epistle.
epistasis	ety	C19: from Greek: a stopping, from ephistanai to stop, from #7epi -#7+ histanai to put
epistasis	1.
	syl	e:pi+sta+sis
	pron	<i1pist*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	scum on the surface of a liquid, esp. on an old specimen of urine.
epistasis	2.
	syl	e:pi+sta+sis
	pron	<i1pist*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the arrest or checking of a bodily discharge, esp. bleeding.
epistasis	3.
	syl	e:pi+sta+sis
	pron	<i1pist*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hypostasis}. the suppression by a gene of the effect of another gene that is not its allele.
epistatic	sub
	head	epistasis
	syl	ep:i+stat+ic
	pron	<2epi1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
epistaxis	ety	C18: from Greek: a dropping, from epistazein to drop on, from stazein to drip
epistaxis	0.
	syl	e:pi+stax+is
	pron	<2epi1st@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {nosebleed}.
epistemic	ety	C20: from Greek epist*_em*_e knowledge &- @!ep+is+#!tem@.i+cal+ly adv.
epistemic	1.
	syl	ep+is+tem+ic
	pron	<2epi1stEmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to knowledge or epistemology.
epistemic	2.
	syl	ep+is+tem+ic
	pron	<2epi1stEmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the branch of modal logic that deals with the formalization of certain epistemological concepts, such as knowledge, certainty, and ignorance. {~} See also {doxastic}.
epistemology	ety	C19: from Greek epist*_em*_e knowledge
epistemology	0.
	syl	e:pis+te:mol+o:gy
	pron	<i2pisti1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of knowledge, esp. the critical study of its validity, methods, and scope.
epistemological	sub
	head	epistemology
	syl	e:pis+te:mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<i2pistim*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
epistemologically	sub
	head	epistemology
	syl	e:2pis+te:mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
epistemologist	sub
	head	epistemology
	syl	e:2pis+te:1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
episterna	infl
	head	episternum
	syl	ep:i+ster+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
episternum	1.
	syl	ep:i+ster+num
	pron	<2epi1stR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the manubrium of the sternum in mammals.
episternum	2.
	syl	ep:i+ster+num
	pron	<2epi1stR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {interclavicle}. &- {@!ep@.i+#!ster+nal}
epistle	ety	Old English epistol, via Latin from Greek epistol*_e, from epistellein to send to, from stellein to prepare, send
epistle	1.
	syl	e:pis+tle
	pron	<i1pisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter, esp. one that is long, formal, or didactic.
epistle	2.
	syl	e:pis+tle
	pron	<i1pisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary work in letter form, esp. a dedicatory verse letter of a type originated by Horace.
Epistle	1.
	syl	E:pis+tle
	pron	<i1pisL>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	any of the apostolic letters of Saints Paul, Peter, James, Jude, or John.
Epistle	2.
	syl	E:pis+tle
	pron	<i1pisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a reading from one of the Epistles, forming part of the Eucharistic service in many Christian Churches.
epistoler	infl
	head	epistler
	or	epistolist
	syl	e:pis+to+ler
	pron	<i1pistL*>
	pos	n.
epistolist	infl
	head	epistler
	or	epistoler
	syl	e:pis+to+list
	pos	n.
epistler	1.
	syl	e:pis+tler
	pron	<i1pisl*>, <i1pistl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a writer of an epistle or epistles.
epistler	2.
	syl	e:pis+tler
	pron	<i1pisl*>, <i1pistl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the person who reads the Epistle in a Christian religious service.
epistolic	infl
	head	epistolary
	or	epistolatory
	syl	ep:i+stol+ic
	pron	<2epi1stolik>
	pos	adj.
epistolatory	infl
	head	epistolary
	or	epistolic
	syl	e:pis+to+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
epistolary	1.
	syl	e:pis+to+lar:y
	pron	<i1pist*l*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, conducted by, or contained in letters.
epistolary	2.
	syl	e:pis+to+lar:y
	pron	<i1pist*l*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a novel or other work
	def	constructed in the form of a series of letters.
epistrophe	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek, from #7epi- + stroph*_e a turning
epistrophe	0.
	syl	e:pis+tro+phe
	pron	<i1pistr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	repetition of a word at the end of successive clauses or sentences.
epistyle	ety	C17: via Latin epist*_ylium from Greek epistulion, from #7epi -#7+ stulos column, #7style 
epistyle	0.
	syl	ep:i+style
	pron	<1epi2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {architrave} (sense 1).}
epitaph	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek epitaphion, from epitaphios over a tomb, from #7epi -#7+ taphos tomb
epitaph	1.
	syl	ep:i+taph
	pron	<1epi2ta:f>, <-2t@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a commemorative inscription on a tombstone or monument.
epitaph	2.
	syl	ep:i+taph
	pron	<1epi2ta:f>, <-2t@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech or written passage composed in commemoration of a dead person.
epitaph	3.
	syl	ep:i+taph
	pron	<1epi2ta:f>, <-2t@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a final judgment on a person or thing.
epitaphic	sub
	head	epitaph
	syl	ep:i+taph+ic
	pron	<2epi1t@fik>
	pos	adj.
epitaphist	sub
	head	epitaph
	syl	ep:i+2taph+ist
	pos	n.
epitasis	ety	C16: from Greek: a stretching, intensification, from teinein to stretch
epitasis	0.
	syl	e:pit:a+sis
	pron	<i1pit*sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical drama
	def	the part of a play in which the main action develops. Compare {protasis, {catastrophe} (sense 2).}
epitaxial transistor	0.
	syl	ep:i+tax+i:al tran+sis+tor
	pron	<2epi1t@ksi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a transistor made by depositing a thin pure layer of semiconductor material ({epitaxial layer}) onto a crystalline support by epitaxy. The layer acts as one of the electrode regions, usually the collector.
epitaxis	alt
	head	epitaxy
	or	epitaxy
	syl	ep:i+tax+is
	pos	n.
epitaxy	0.
	or	epitaxis
	syl	ep:i+tax:y
	pron	<1epi2t@ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	the growth of a thin layer on the surface of a crystal so that the layer has the same structure as the underlying crystal. &- {ep@.i+tax+i@.al} (@!$ep$I#!t@aks?!$I$$l)
epithalamium	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek epithalamion marriage song, from thalamos bridal chamber
epithalamion	alt
	head	epithalamium
	or	epithalamium
	syl	ep:i+tha+la+mi+on
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
epithalamia	infl
	head	epithalamium
	syl	ep:i+tha+la+mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epithalamium	0.
	or	epithalamion
	syl	ep:i+tha+la+mi:um
	pron	<2epiT*1lAmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem or song written to celebrate a marriage; nuptial ode.
epithalamic	sub
	head	epithalamium
	syl	ep:i+tha+lam+ic
	pron	<2epiT*1l@mik>
	pos	adj.
epitheliomas	infl
	head	epithelioma
	or	epitheliomata
	syl	ep:i+the:li:o+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epitheliomata	infl
	head	epithelioma
	or	epitheliomas
	syl	ep:i+the:li:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epithelioma	0.
	syl	ep:i+the:li:o+ma
	pron	<2epi2TEli1*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a malignant tumour of epithelial tissue.
epitheliomatous	sub
	head	epithelioma
	syl	ep:i+the:li+om:a+tous
	pron	<2ep*2TEli1om*t*s>
	pos	adj.
epithelium	ety	C18: New Latin, from #7epi -#7+ Greek th*_el*_e nipple
epitheliums	infl
	head	epithelium
	or	epithelia
	syl	ep:i+the:li+ums
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epithelia	infl
	head	epithelium
	or	epitheliums
	syl	ep:i+the:li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epithelium	0.
	syl	ep:i+the:li:um
	pron	<2epi1TEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal tissue consisting of one or more layers of closely packed cells covering the external and internal surfaces of the body. The cells vary in structure according to their function, which may be protective, secretory, or absorptive.
epithelial	sub
	head	epithelium
	or	epithelioid
	syl	ep:i+1the:li:al
	pos	adj.
epithelioid	sub
	head	epithelium
	or	epithelial
	syl	ep:i+1the:li+1oid
	pos	adj.
epithet	ety	C16: from Latin epitheton, from Greek, from epitithenai to add, from tithenai to put
epithet	0.
	syl	ep:i+thet
	pron	<1epi2Tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a descriptive word or phrase added to or substituted for a person's name.
	exam	1	@6Lackland@9 is an epithet for King John.
epithetic	sub
	head	epithet
	or	epithetical
	syl	ep:i+1thet+ic
	pos	adj.
epithetical	sub
	head	epithet
	or	epithetic
	syl	ep:i+1thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
epitome	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek epitom*_e, from epitemnein to abridge, from #7epi -#7+ temnein to cut
epitome	1.
	syl	e:pit:o+me
	pron	<i1pit*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a typical example of a characteristic or class; embodiment; personification.
	exam	1	he is the epitome of sloth.
epitome	2.
	syl	e:pit:o+me
	pron	<i1pit*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary of a written work; abstract.
epitomical	sub
	head	epitome
	or	epitomic
	syl	ep:i+tom:i+cal
	pron	<2epi1tomikL>
	pos	adj.
epitomic	sub
	head	epitome
	or	epitomical
	syl	2ep:i+1tom+ic
	pos	adj.
epitomise	alt
	head	epitomize
	or	epitomize
	syl	e:pit:o+mise
	pron	<i1pit*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
epitomize	1.
	or	epitomise
	syl	e:pit:o+mize
	pron	<i1pit*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a personification of; typify.
epitomize	2.
	or	epitomise
	syl	e:pit:o+mize
	pron	<i1pit*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an epitome of.
epitomist	sub
	head	epitomize
	syl	e:1pit:o+mist
	pos	n.
epitomization	sub
	head	epitomize
	or	epitomisation
	syl	e:2pit:o+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
epitomisation	sub
	head	epitomize
	or	epitomization
	syl	e:2pit:o+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
epitomizer	sub
	head	epitomize
	or	epitomiser
	syl	e:1pit:o+2miz+er
	pos	n.
epitomiser	sub
	head	epitomize
	or	epitomizer
	syl	e:1pit:o+2mis+er
	pos	n.
epizoic	0.
	syl	ep:i+zo+ic
	pron	<2epi1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal or plant
	def	growing or living on the exterior of a living animal.
epizoism	sub
	head	epizoic
	syl	ep:i+1zo+ism
	pos	n.
epizoite	sub
	head	epizoic
	syl	ep:i+zo+ite
	pron	<2epi1z*uIt>
	pos	n.
epizoon	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7epi -#7+ Greek z*_oion animal
epizoa	infl
	head	epizoon
	syl	ep:i+zo:a
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epizoon	0.
	syl	ep:i+zo+on
	pron	<2epi1z*uon>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, such as a parasite, that lives on the body of another animal.
epizootic	1.
	syl	ep:i+zo+ot+ic
	pron	<2epiz*u1otik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	suddenly and temporarily affecting a large number of animals. {~}
epizootic	2.
	syl	ep:i+zo+ot+ic
	pron	<2epiz*u1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an epizootic disease. Compare {enzootic}.
epizootically	sub
	head	epizootic
	syl	ep:i+zo+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
EPNS	0.
	syl	E.P.N.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electroplated nickel silver.
epoch	ety	C17: from New Latin epocha, from Greek epokh*_e cessation; related to ekhein to hold, have
epoch	1.
	syl	e:poch
	pron	<1Epok>
	pos	n.
	def	a point in time beginning a new or distinctive period.
	exam	1	the invention of nuclear weapons marked an epoch in the history of warfare.
epoch	2.
	syl	e:poch
	pron	<1Epok>
	pos	n.
	def	a long period of time marked by some predominant or typical characteristic; era.
epoch	3.
	syl	e:poch
	pron	<1Epok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a precise date to which information, such as coordinates, relating to a celestial body is referred.
epoch	4.
	syl	e:poch
	pron	<1Epok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a unit of geological time within a period during which a series of rocks is formed.
	exam	1	the Pleistocene epoch.
epoch	5.
	syl	e:poch
	pron	<1Epok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the displacement of an oscillating or vibrating body at zero time.
epochal	sub
	head	epoch
	syl	ep+och+al
	pron	<1ep2okL>
	pos	adj.
epochally	sub
	head	epoch
	syl	ep+2och+al+ly
	pos	adv.
epoch-making	0.
	syl	e:poch-mak:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	of great importance; momentous.
epode	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek ep*_oidos a singing after, from epaidein to sing after, from aidein to sing
epode	1.
	syl	ep+ode
	pron	<1ep*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek prosody.
	def	the part of a lyric ode that follows the strophe and the antistrophe.
epode	2.
	syl	ep+ode
	pron	<1ep*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek prosody.
	def	a type of lyric poem composed of couplets in which a long line is followed by a shorter one, invented by Archilochus.
eponym	ety	C19: from Greek ep*_onumos giving a significant name &- e@.pon@.y+mous ($I#!p$An$Im$$s) or @!ep@.o+#!nym+ic adj. &- e@.#!pon@.y+mous+ly or @!ep@.o+#!nym+i@.cal+ly adv.
eponym	1.
	syl	ep:o+nym
	pron	<1ep*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a name, esp. a place name, derived from the name of a real or mythical person, as for example from
eponym	2.
	syl	ep:o+nym
	pron	<1ep*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	the name of the person from which such a name is derived.
	exam	1	in the Middle Ages, @6Brutus@9 was thought to be the eponym of @6Britain.@9
eponymy	0.
	syl	e:pon:y+my
	pron	<i1ponimi>
	pos	n.
	def	the derivation of names of places, etc., from those of persons.
'epop'ee	ety	C17: from French *'epop*'ee, from Greek epopoiia, from #7epos + poiein to make
'epopoeia	alt
	head	'epop'ee
	or	'epop'ee
	syl	*'ep:o+poe:ia
	pron	<2ep*1pE*>
	pos	n.
'epop'ee	1.
	or	'epopoeia
	syl	*'ep:o+p*'ee
	pron	<1ep*u2pE>, French <Apc1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	an epic poem.
'epop'ee	2.
	or	'epopoeia
	syl	*'ep:o+p*'ee
	pron	<1ep*u2pE>, French <Apc1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	epic poetry in general.
epos	ety	C19: via Latin from Greek: speech, word, epic poem, song; related to Latin v*_ox #7voice 
epos	1.
	syl	ep:os
	pron	<1epos>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of poetry in which the tradition of a people is conveyed, esp. a group of poems concerned with a common epic theme.
epos	2.
	syl	ep:os
	pron	<1epos>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {epic} (sense 1).
epoxide	ety	C20: from #7epi- +#7oxide 
epoxide	0.a.
	syl	e:pox+ide
	pron	<i1poksId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups.
epoxide	0.b.
	syl	e:pox+ide
	pron	<i1poksId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	epoxide resin.
epoxy	ety	C20: from #7epi -#7+oxy -
epoxy	1.
	syl	e:pox:y
	pron	<i1poksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, consisting of, or containing an oxygen atom joined to two different groups that are themselves joined to other groups.
	exam	1	epoxy group.
epoxy	2.
	syl	e:pox:y
	pron	<i1poksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of an epoxy resin. {~} {e@.pox@.ies}.
epoxy	3.
	syl	e:pox:y
	pron	<i1poksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	short for {epoxy resin}.
epoxide resin	alt
	head	epoxy
	or	epoxy
	syl	e:pox+ide res+in
	pos	n.
epoxy	0.
	or	epoxide resin
	syl	e:pox:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tough resistant thermosetting synthetic resins containing epoxy groups: used in surface coatings, laminates, and adhesives.
Epping Forest	0.
	syl	Ep+ping For+est
	pron	<1epiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a forest in E England, northeast of London: formerly a royal hunting ground.
EPROM	0.
	syl	EPROM
	pron	<1Eprom>
	qual	Computer technol. n. acronym for
	def	erasable programmable read only memory.
epsilon	ety	Greek e psilon, literally: simple e 
epsilon	0.
	syl	ep+si+lon
	pron	<1epsi2lon>, <ep1sIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth letter of the Greek alphabet (#GE, #Ge), a short vowel, transliterated as
Epsilon	0.
	syl	Ep+si+lon
	pron	<1epsi2lon>, <ep1sIl*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by the genitive case of a specified constellation
	def	the fifth brightest star in a constellation.
	exam	1	Epsilon Aurigae.
Epsom	0.
	syl	Ep+som
	pron	<1eps*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in Surrey: famous for its mineral springs and for horse racing. Pop. (with Ewell): 72054 (1971).
Epsom salts	ety	C18: named after E#7psom , where they occur naturally in the water
Epsom salts	0.
	syl	Ep+som salts
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal preparation of hydrated magnesium sulphate, used as a purgative, to reduce inflammation, etc.
Epstein	0.
	syl	Ep:stein
	pron	<1epstIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ja@.cob}. 1880-1959, British sculptor, born in the U.S. of Russo-Polish parents.
epyllion	ety	C19: from Greek, diminutive of #7epos 
epyllia	infl
	head	epyllion
	syl	e:pyl+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
epyllion	0.
	syl	e:pyl+li+on
	pron	<i1pili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature epic.
eq	1.
	syl	eq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	equal.
eq	2.
	syl	eq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	equation.
eq	3.
	syl	eq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	equivalent.
equable	ety	C17: from Latin aequ*_abilis, from aequ*_are to make equal
equable	1.
	syl	eq+ua:ble
	pron	<1ekw*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	even-tempered; placid.
equable	2.
	syl	eq+ua:ble
	pron	<1ekw*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unvarying; uniform.
	exam	1	an equable climate.
equability	sub
	head	equable
	or	equableness
	syl	eq+ua:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
equableness	sub
	head	equable
	or	equability
	syl	eq+ua:ble+ness
	pos	n.
equably	sub
	head	equable
	syl	eq+ua:bly
	pos	adv.
equal	ety	C14: from Latin aequ*_alis, from aequus level, of obscure origin
equal	1.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to or with
	def	identical in size, quantity, degree, intensity, etc.; the same (as).
equal	2.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having identical privileges, rights, status, etc..
	exam	1	all men are equal before the law.
equal	3.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having uniform effect or application.
	exam	1	equal opportunities.
equal	4.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	evenly balanced or proportioned.
	exam	1	the game was equal between the teams.
equal	5.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	having the necessary or adequate strength, ability, means, etc. (for).
	exam	1	to be equal to one's work.
equal	6.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {equivalent} (sense 3a.}).
equal	7.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	tranquil; placid.
equal	8.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing equal to another, esp. in merit, ability, etc..
	exam	1	he has no equal when it comes to boxing.
equal	9.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be equal to; correspond to; match.
	exam	1	my offer equals his.
equal	10.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to become equal or level.
equal	11.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, perform, or do something equal to.
	exam	1	to equal the world record.
equal	12.
	syl	e:qual
	pron	<1Ekw*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make equal.
equally	sub
	head	equal
	syl	e:qual+ly
	pos	adv.
equal-area	0.
	syl	e:qual-ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a map projection
	def	showing area accurately and therefore distorting shape and direction. Also: {homolographic}.
equalitarian	0.
	syl	e:qual:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<i2kwoli1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a less common word for {egalitarian}.
equalitarianism	sub
	head	equalitarian
	syl	e:2qual:i+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
equalities	infl
	head	equality
	syl	e:qual:i+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equality	1.
	syl	e:qual:i+ty
	pron	<i1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being equal.
equality	2.
	syl	e:qual:i+ty
	pron	<i1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a statement, usually an equation, indicating that quantities or expressions on either side of an equal sign are equal in value.
equalise	alt
	head	equalize
	or	equalize
	syl	e:qual+ise
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
equalize	1.
	or	equalise
	syl	e:qual+ize
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make equal or uniform; regularize.
equalize	2.
	or	equalise
	syl	e:qual+ize
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in sports
	def	to reach the same score as one's opponent or opponents.
equalization	sub
	head	equalize
	or	equalisation
	syl	e:qual:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
equalisation	sub
	head	equalize
	or	equalization
	syl	e:qual:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
equaliser	alt
	head	equalizer
	or	equalizer
	syl	e:qual+is+er
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
equalizer	1.
	or	equaliser
	syl	e:qual+iz+er
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that equalizes, esp. a device to counterbalance opposing forces.
equalizer	2.
	or	equaliser
	syl	e:qual+iz+er
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic network introduced into a transmission circuit to alter its response, esp. to reduce distortion by equalizing its response over a specified frequency range.
equalizer	3.
	or	equaliser
	syl	e:qual+iz+er
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a goal, point, etc., that levels the score.
equalizer	4.
	or	equaliser
	syl	e:qual+iz+er
	pron	<1Ekw*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a weapon, esp. a gun.
equals sign	alt
	head	equal sign
	or	equal sign
	syl	e:quals sign
	pos	n.
equal sign	0.
	or	equals sign
	syl	e:qual sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol =, used to indicate a mathematical equality.
equanimity	ety	C17: from Latin aequanimit*_as, from aequus even, #7equal+ animus mind, spirit
equanimity	0.
	syl	e:qua+nim+i:ty
	pron	<2Ekw*1nimiti>, <2ekw*->
	pos	n.
	def	calmness of mind or temper; composure.
equanimous	sub
	head	equanimity
	syl	e:quan:i+mous
	pron	<i1kw@nim*s>
	pos	adj.
equanimously	sub
	head	equanimity
	syl	e:1quan:i+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
equate	ety	C15: from Latin aequ*_are to make #7equal 
equate	1.
	syl	e:quate
	pron	<i1kwAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make or regard as equivalent or similar, esp. in order to compare or balance.
equate	2.
	syl	e:quate
	pron	<i1kwAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to indicate the equality of; form an equation from.
equate	3.
	syl	e:quate
	pron	<i1kwAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be equal; correspond.
equatable	sub
	head	equate
	syl	e:1quat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
equatability	sub
	head	equate
	syl	e:2quat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
equatable	sub
	head	equate
	syl	e:1quat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
equatability	sub
	head	equate
	syl	e:2quat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
equation	1.
	syl	e:qua+tion
	pron	<i1kwAZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal: it is either an {identity}, in which the variables can assume any value, or a {conditional equation}, in which the variables have only certain values (roots).
equation	2.
	syl	e:qua+tion
	pron	<i1kwAZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of regarding as equal; equating.
equation	3.
	syl	e:qua+tion
	pron	<i1kwAZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making equal or balanced; equalization.
equation	4.
	syl	e:qua+tion
	pron	<i1kwAZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being equal, equivalent, or equally balanced.
equation	5.
	syl	e:qua+tion
	pron	<i1kwAZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {chemical equation}.
equation	6.
	syl	e:qua+tion
	pron	<i1kwAZ*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	See {personal equation}.
equational	sub
	head	equation
	syl	e:1qua+tion+al
	pos	adj.
equationally	sub
	head	equation
	syl	e:1qua+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
equation of time	0.
	syl	e:qua+tion of time
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between apparent solar time and mean solar time, being at a maximum in February (over 14 minutes) and November (over 16 minutes).
equator	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin (circulus) aequ*_ator (diei et noctis) (circle) that equalizes (the day and night), from Latin aequ*_are to make #7equal 
equator	1.
	syl	e:qua+tor
	pron	<i1kwAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the great circle of the earth with a latitude of 0?%, lying equidistant from the poles; dividing the N and S hemispheres.
equator	2.
	syl	e:qua+tor
	pron	<i1kwAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle dividing a sphere or other surface into two equal symmetrical parts.
equator	3.
	syl	e:qua+tor
	pron	<i1kwAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {magnetic equator}.
equator	4.
	syl	e:qua+tor
	pron	<i1kwAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	See {celestial equator}.
equatorial	1.
	syl	e:qua+to+ri:al
	pron	<2ekw*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or existing at or near the equator.
equatorial	2.
	syl	e:qua+to+ri:al
	pron	<2ekw*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	lying in the plane of the equator.
	exam	1	an equatorial orbit.
equatorial	3.
	syl	e:qua+to+ri:al
	pron	<2ekw*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an equatorial telescope or the mounting of such a telescope.
equatorially	sub
	head	equatorial
	syl	e:qua+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Equatorial Guinea	0.
	syl	E:qua+to+ri:al Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	a republic of W Africa, consisting of R*'io Muni on the mainland and the island of Macias Nguema in the Gulf of Guinea, with four smaller islands: ceded by Portugal to Spain in 1778; gained independence in 1968. Official language: Spanish. Currency: peseta. Capital: Malabo. Pop.: 310000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 28049 sq. km (10830 sq. miles). Former name (until 1964): {Spanish Guinea}.
equatorial telescope	0.
	syl	e:qua+to+ri:al tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical telescope that is mounted on two mutually perpendicular axes, one of which is parallel to the earth's axis.
equerry	ety	C16: alteration (through influence of Latin equus horse) of earlier escuirie, from Old French: stable, group of squires, from escuyer #7squire 
equerries	infl
	head	equerry
	syl	eq+uer+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equerry	1.
	syl	eq+uer+ry
	pron	<i1kweri>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer attendant upon the British sovereign.
equerry	2.
	syl	eq+uer+ry
	pron	<i1kweri>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer in a royal household responsible for the horses.
equestrian	ety	C17: from Latin equestris, from eques horseman, knight, from equus horse
equestrian	1.
	syl	e:ques+tri:an
	pron	<i1kwestri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to horses and riding.
equestrian	2.
	syl	e:ques+tri:an
	pron	<i1kwestri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	on horseback; mounted.
equestrian	3.
	syl	e:ques+tri:an
	pron	<i1kwestri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	depicting or representing a person on horseback.
	exam	1	an equestrian statue.
equestrian	4.
	syl	e:ques+tri:an
	pron	<i1kwestri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or composed of Roman equites.
equestrian	5.
	syl	e:ques+tri:an
	pron	<i1kwestri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or composed of knights, esp. the imperial free knights of the Holy Roman Empire.
equestrian	6.
	syl	e:ques+tri:an
	pron	<i1kwestri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in riding and horsemanship.
equestrianism	sub
	head	equestrian
	syl	e:1ques+tri+an+ism
	pos	n.
equestrienne	0.
	syl	e:ques+tri+enne
	pron	<i2kwestri1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a female rider on horseback, esp. one in a circus who performs acrobatics.
equi-	0.
	syl	eq:ui-
	usage	combining form.
	def	equal or equally.
	exam	1	equidistant;
	exam	2	equi?!lateral.
equiangular	0.
	syl	e:qui+an+gu+lar
	pron	<2Ekwi1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having all angles equal.
equidistant	0.
	syl	e:qui+dis+tant
	pron	<2Ekwi1dist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	distant by equal amounts from two or more places.
equidistance	sub
	head	equidistant
	syl	e:qui+1dis+tance
	pos	n.
equidistantly	sub
	head	equidistant
	syl	e:qui+1dis+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
equilateral	1.
	syl	e:qui+lat+e:ral
	pron	<2Ekwi1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having all sides of equal length.
	exam	1	an equilateral triangle.
equilateral	2.
	syl	e:qui+lat+e:ral
	pron	<2Ekwi1l@t*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric figure having all its sides of equal length.
equilateral	3.
	syl	e:qui+lat+e:ral
	pron	<2Ekwi1l@t*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a side that is equal in length to other sides.
equilaterally	sub
	head	equilateral
	syl	e:qui+1lat+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
equilibrant	0.
	syl	e:quil:i+brant
	pron	<i1kwilibr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a force capable of balancing another force and producing equilibrium.
equilibrate	ety	C17: from Late Latin aequil*_ibr*_are, from aequil*_ibris in balance; see #7equilibrium 
equilibrate	0.
	syl	e:quil:i+brate
	pron	<2Ekw*1lIbrAt>, <i1kwili2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring to or be in equilibrium; balance.
equilibration	sub
	head	equilibrate
	syl	e:qui+li+bra+tion
	pron	<2EkwilI1brAS*n>, <i2kwili->
	pos	n.
equilibrator	sub
	head	equilibrate
	syl	e:qui+li+bra+tor
	pron	<i1kwili?!2brAt*>
	pos	n.
equilibrist	0.
	syl	e:quil:i+brist
	pron	<i1kwilibrist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who performs balancing feats, esp. on a high wire.
equilibristic	sub
	head	equilibrist
	syl	e:2quil:i+1bris+tic
	pos	adj.
equilibrium	ety	C17: from Latin aequil*_ibrium, from aequi- #7equi -#7+ l*_ibra pound, balance
equilibriums	infl
	head	equilibrium
	or	equilibria
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equilibria	infl
	head	equilibrium
	or	equilibriums
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equilibrium	1.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a stable condition in which forces cancel one another.
equilibrium	2.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any unchanging condition or state of a body, system, etc., resulting from the balance or cancelling out of the influences or processes to which it is subjected. See {thermodynamic equilibrium}.
equilibrium	3.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a state of rest or uniform motion in which there is no resultant force on a body.
equilibrium	4.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the condition existing when a chemical reaction and its reverse reaction take place at equal rates.
equilibrium	5.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the condition of a system that has its total energy distributed among its component parts in the statistically most probable manner.
equilibrium	6.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a state of bodily balance, maintained primarily by special receptors in the inner ear.
equilibrium	7.
	syl	e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pron	<2Ekwi1libri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the economic condition in which there is neither excess demand nor excess supply in a market.
equimolecular	0.
	syl	e:qui+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2Ekwim*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of substances, solutions, etc.
	def	containing equal numbers of molecules.
equine	ety	C18: from Latin equ*_inus, from equus horse
equine	1.
	syl	eq:uine
	pron	<1ekwIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a horse.
equine	2.
	syl	eq:uine
	pron	<1ekwIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family which comprises horses, zebras, and asses.
equinely	sub
	head	equine
	syl	eq:uine+ly
	pos	adv.
equinity	sub
	head	equine
	syl	e:1quin+i:ty
	pos	n.
equine distemper	0.
	syl	eq:uine dis+tem+per
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {strangles}.
equinoctial	ety	C14: from Latin aequinocti*_alis concerning the #7equinox 
equinoctial	1.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial
	pron	<2Ekwi1nokS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or occurring at either or both equinoxes.
equinoctial	2.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial
	pron	<2Ekwi1nokS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having flowers that open and close at specific regular times.
equinoctial	3.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial
	pron	<2Ekwi1nokS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	of or relating to the celestial equator.
equinoctial	4.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial
	pron	<2Ekwi1nokS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm or gale at or near an equinox.
equinoctial	5.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial
	pron	<2Ekwi1nokS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {celestial equator}.
line	alt
	head	equinoctial circle
	or	equinoctial circle
	syl	line
	pos	n.
equinoctial circle	0.
	or	line
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {celestial equator}.
equinoctial point	0.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial point
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two points at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic.
equinoctial year	0.
	syl	e:qui+noc+tial year
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {solar year}. See {year} (sense 4).
equinox	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin equinoxium, changed from Latin aequinoctium, from aequi- #7equi -#7+ nox night
equinox	1.
	syl	e:qui+nox
	pron	<1Ekwi2noks>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two occasions, six months apart, when day and night are of equal length. See {vernal equinox, autumnal equinox}.
equinox	2.
	syl	e:qui+nox
	pron	<1Ekwi2noks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {equinoctial point}.
equi-NP-deletion	0.
	syl	e:qui-NP-de:le:tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	a rule that deletes repeated noun phrases in complement clauses, thus deriving a sentence like from some such structure as Often shortened to {equi}.
equip	ety	C16: from Old French eschiper to embark, fit out (a ship), of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse skipa to put in order, skip #7ship 
equips	infl
	head	equip
	syl	e:quips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
equipping	infl
	head	equip
	syl	e:quip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
equipped	infl
	head	equip
	syl	e:quipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
equip	1.
	syl	e:quip
	pron	<i1kwip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with (necessary supplies, etc.).
equip	2.
	syl	e:quip
	pron	<i1kwip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to provide with abilities, understanding, etc..
	exam	1	her son was never equipped to be a scholar.
equip	3.
	syl	e:quip
	pron	<i1kwip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress out; attire.
equipment	sub
	head	equip
	syl	e:1quip+ment
	pos	n.
equipage	1.
	syl	eq:ui+page
	pron	<1ekwipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse-drawn carriage, esp. one elegantly equipped and attended by liveried footmen.
equipage	2.
	syl	eq:ui+page
	pron	<1ekwipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the stores and equipment of a military unit.
equipage	3.a.
	syl	eq:ui+page
	pron	<1ekwipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of useful articles.
equipage	3.b.
	syl	eq:ui+page
	pron	<1ekwipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of attendants; retinue.
equipartition	0.
	syl	eq:ui+par+ti+tion
	pron	<2ekwipa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the equal division of the energy of a system in thermal equilibrium between different degrees of freedom.
equipoise	1.
	syl	eq:ui+poise
	pron	<1ekwi2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	even balance of weight or other forces; equilibrium.
equipoise	2.
	syl	eq:ui+poise
	pron	<1ekwi2pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a counterbalance; counterpoise.
equipoise	3.
	syl	eq:ui+poise
	pron	<1ekwi2pciz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offset or balance in weight or force; balance.
equipollent	ety	C15: from Latin aequipoll*_ens of equal importance, from #7equi -#7+ poll*_ere to be able, be strong
equipollent	1.
	syl	e:qui+pol+lent
	pron	<2Ekwi1pol*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal or equivalent in significance, power, or effect.
equipollent	2.
	syl	e:qui+pol+lent
	pron	<2Ekwi1pol*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of two propositions
	def	logically deducible from each other. {~}
equipollent	3.
	syl	e:qui+pol+lent
	pron	<2Ekwi1pol*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	something that is equipollent.
equipollence	sub
	head	equipollent
	or	equipollency
	syl	e:qui+1pol+lence
	pos	n.
equipollency	sub
	head	equipollent
	or	equipollence
	syl	e:qui+1pol+len+cy
	pos	n.
equipollently	sub
	head	equipollent
	syl	e:qui+1pol+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
equiponderate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin aequiponder*_are, from Latin #7equi -#7+ ponder*_are to weigh
equiponderate	0.
	syl	e:qui+pon+der+ate
	pron	<2Ekwi1pond*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equal or balance in weight, power, force, etc.; offset; counterbalance.
equiponderance	sub
	head	equiponderate
	or	equiponderancy
	syl	e:qui+1pon+der+ance
	pos	n.
equiponderancy	sub
	head	equiponderate
	or	equiponderance
	syl	e:qui+1pon+der+an+cy
	pos	n.
equiponderant	sub
	head	equiponderate
	syl	e:qui+1pon+der+ant
	pos	adj.
equipotential	1.
	syl	e:qui+po+ten+tial
	pron	<2Ekwip*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same electric potential or uniform electric potential.
equipotential	2.
	syl	e:qui+po+ten+tial
	pron	<2Ekwip*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {e@.qui+po+tent} (@!i$:kw$I#!p$$$ut#Nt). equivalent in power or effect. {~}
equipotential	3.
	syl	e:qui+po+ten+tial
	pron	<2Ekwip*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an equipotential line or surface.
equipotentiality	sub
	head	equipotential
	syl	e:qui+po+2ten+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
equiprobable	0.
	syl	e:qui+prob+a:ble
	pron	<2Ekwi1prob*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	equally probable. &- {@!e@.qui+@!prob@.a+#!bil+i@.ty}
equisetum	ety	C19: New Latin, changed from Latin equisaetum, from equus horse+ saeta bristle
equisetums	infl
	head	equisetum
	or	equiseta
	syl	eq:ui+se:tums
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equiseta	infl
	head	equisetum
	or	equisetums
	syl	eq:ui+se:ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equisetum	0.
	syl	eq:ui+se:tum
	pron	<2ekwi1sEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any pteridophyte plant of the genus which comprises the horsetails.
equitable	ety	C17: from French *'equitable, from *'equit*'e #7equity 
equitable	1.
	syl	eq:ui+ta:ble
	pron	<1ekwit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	impartial or reasonable; fair; just.
	exam	1	an equitable decision.
equitable	2.
	syl	eq:ui+ta:ble
	pron	<1ekwit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	relating to or valid in equity, as distinct from common law or statute law.
equitable	3.
	syl	eq:ui+ta:ble
	pron	<1ekwit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	recognized in a court of equity only, as claims, rights, etc.
equitableness	sub
	head	equitable
	syl	eq:ui+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
equitably	sub
	head	equitable
	syl	eq:ui+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
equitant	ety	C19: from Latin equit*_ans riding, from equit*_are to ride, from equus horse
equitant	0.
	syl	eq:ui+tant
	pron	<1ekwitNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having the base folded around the stem so that it overlaps the leaf above and opposite.
equitation	ety	C16: from Latin equit*_ati*_o, from equit*_are to ride, from equus horse
equitation	0.
	syl	eq:ui+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekwi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and practice of riding and horsemanship.
equites	ety	from Latin, plural of eques horseman, from equus horse
equites	1.
	syl	eq:ui+tes
	pron	<1ekwi2tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	the cavalry.
equites	2.
	syl	eq:ui+tes
	pron	<1ekwi2tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	members of a social order distinguished by wealth and ranking just below the senators. {~} Also called: {knights}.
equities	0.
	syl	eq:ui+ties
	pron	<1ekwitiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {ordinary shares}.
equity	ety	C14: from Old French equite, from Latin aequit*_as, from aequus level, #7equal 
equities	infl
	head	equity
	syl	eq:ui+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
equity	1.
	syl	eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being impartial or reasonable; fairness.
equity	2.
	syl	eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an impartial or fair act, decision, etc.
equity	3.
	syl	eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a system of jurisprudence founded on principles of natural justice and fair conduct. It supplements the common law and mitigates its inflexibility, as by providing a remedy where none exists at law.
equity	4.
	syl	eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an equitable right or claim.
	exam	1	equity of redemption.
equity	5.
	syl	eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the interest of ordinary shareholders in a company.
equity	6.
	syl	eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the market value of a debtor's property in excess of all debts to which it is liable.
Equity	0.
	syl	Eq:ui+ty
	pron	<1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the actors' trade union. Full name: {Actors' Equity Association}.
equity of redemption	0.
	syl	eq:ui+ty of re+demp+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the right that a mortgager has in equity to redeem his property on payment of the sum owing, even though the sum is overdue. See also {foreclose}.
equiv	0.
	syl	equiv.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	equivalent.
equivalency	alt
	head	equivalence
	or	equivalence
	syl	e:quiv:a+len+cy
	pos	n.
equivalence	1.
	or	equivalency
	syl	e:quiv:a+lence
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being equivalent or interchangeable.
equivalence	2.
	or	equivalency
	syl	e:quiv:a+lence
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, logic.
	def	a relation, interpreted as meaning between two single or compound propositions, which are either both true or both false and such that each implies the other. Symbol: $=#800281 or $>#800282#800283, as in &- $V#800284 $=#800285&- $V#800286&- or $>#800287#800288
equivalence	3.
	or	equivalency
	syl	e:quiv:a+lence
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a function of two propositions that takes the value either when both propositions are true or both are false, and the value otherwise. {~} Also called (for senses 2, 3): {biconditional}.
equivalence	alt
	head	equivalency
	or	equivalency
	syl	eq:ui+va+lence
	pos	n.
equivalency	0.
	or	equivalence
	syl	eq:ui+va+len+cy
	pron	<2ekwi1vAl*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the state of having equal valencies.
equivalent	sub
	head	equivalency
	syl	eq:ui+1va+lent
	pos	adj.
equivalent	ety	C15: from Late Latin aequival*_ens, from aequival*_ere to be equally significant, from Latin aequi- #7equi -#7+ val*_ere to be worth
equivalent	1.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal or interchangeable in value, quantity, significance, etc.
equivalent	2.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same or a similar effect or meaning.
equivalent	3.a.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two geometric figures
	def	having a particular property in common; equal.
equivalent	3.b.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two equations or inequalities
	def	having the same set of solutions.
equivalent	3.c.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two sets
	def	having the same cardinal number.
equivalent	4.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths, logic. of two propositions
	def	having an equivalence between them.
equivalent	5.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is equivalent.
equivalent	6.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent
	pron	<i1kwiv*l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {equivalent weight}.
equivalently	sub
	head	equivalent
	syl	e:1quiv:a+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
equivalent circuit	0.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of simple electrical components that is electrically equivalent to a complex circuit and is used to simplify circuit analysis.
equivalent focal length	0.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent fo+cal length
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	the ratio of the size of an image of a small distant object near the optical axis to the angular distance of the object in radians.
equivalent weight	0.
	syl	e:quiv:a+lent weight
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of an element or compound that will combine with or displace 8 grams of oxygen or 1.00797 grams of hydrogen. Also called: {gram equivalent}.
equivocal	ety	C17: from Late Latin aequivocus, from Latin #7equi -#7+ v*_ox voice
equivocal	1.
	syl	e:quiv:o+cal
	pron	<i1kwiv*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of varying interpre?!tations; ambiguous.
equivocal	2.
	syl	e:quiv:o+cal
	pron	<i1kwiv*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deliberately misleading or vague; evasive.
equivocal	3.
	syl	e:quiv:o+cal
	pron	<i1kwiv*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of doubtful character or sincerity; dubious.
equivocally	sub
	head	equivocal
	syl	e:1quiv:o+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
equivocality	sub
	head	equivocal
	or	equivocacy
	syl	e:2quiv:o+1cal+i:ty
	pron	<i1kwiv*k*si>
	pos	n.
equivocacy	sub
	head	equivocal
	or	equivocality
	syl	e:quiv:o+ca+cy
	pron	<i1kwiv*k*si>
	pos	n.
equivocalness	sub
	head	equivocal
	syl	e:1quiv:o+cal+ness
	pos	n.
equivocate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin aequivoc*_are, from Late Latin aequivocus ambiguous, #7equivocal 
equivocate	0.
	syl	e:quiv:o+cate
	pron	<i1kwiv*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use vague or ambiguous language, esp. in order to avoid speaking directly or honestly; hedge.
equivocatingly	sub
	head	equivocate
	syl	e:1quiv:o+2cat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
equivocatory	sub
	head	equivocate
	syl	e:1quiv:o+ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
equivoque	ety	C14 equivoc #7equivocal 
equivoke	alt
	head	equivoque
	or	equivoque
	syl	eq:ui+voke
	pron	<1ekwi2v*uk>
	pos	n.
equivoque	1.
	or	equivoke
	syl	eq:ui+voque
	pron	<1ekwi2v*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a play on words; pun.
equivoque	2.
	or	equivoke
	syl	eq:ui+voque
	pron	<1ekwi2v*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	an ambiguous phrase or expression.
equivoque	3.
	or	equivoke
	syl	eq:ui+voque
	pron	<1ekwi2v*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	double meaning; ambiguity.
Equuleus	ety	from Latin: a young horse, from equus horse
Equulei	infl
	head	Equuleus
	syl	E:quul:e:i
	pron	<e1kwuli2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Equuleus	0.
	syl	E:quul+e:us
	pron	<e1kwuli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the N hemisphere between Pegasus and Aquarius.
er	0.
	syl	er
	pron	<*>, <R:>
	pos	interj.
	def	a sound made when hesitating in speech.
Er	0.
	syl	Er
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	erbium.
ER	ety	Latin: Queen Elizabeth
ER	ety	Latin: King Edward
ER	1.
	syl	E.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Elizabeth Regina.
ER	2.
	syl	E.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Eduardus Rex.
-er	ety	Old English -ere; related to German -er, Latin -*_arius 
-er	H1.0.
	syl	-er
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-er	H1.1.
	syl	-er
	def	a person or thing that performs a specified action.
	exam	1	reader;
	exam	2	decanter;
	exam	3	lighter.
-er	H1.2.
	syl	-er
	def	a person engaged in a profession, occupation, etc..
	exam	1	writer;
	exam	2	baker;
	exam	3	bootlegger.
-er	H1.3.
	syl	-er
	def	a native or inhabitant of.
	exam	1	islander;
	exam	2	Londoner;
	exam	3	villager.
-er	H1.4.
	syl	-er
	def	a person or thing having a certain characteristic.
	exam	1	newcomer;
	exam	2	double-decker;
	exam	3	fiver.
-er	ety	Old English -rd, -re (adj.), -or (adv.)
-er	H2.0.
	syl	-er
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the comparative degree of adjectives etc.) and adverbs etc.)
era	ety	C17: from Latin aera counters, plural of aes brass, pieces of brass money
era	1.
	syl	e:ra
	pron	<1i*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time considered as being of a distinctive character; epoch.
era	2.
	syl	e:ra
	pron	<1i*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended period of time the years of which are numbered from a fixed point or event.
	exam	1	the Christian era.
era	3.
	syl	e:ra
	pron	<1i*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a point in time, esp. one beginning a new or distinctive period.
	exam	1	the discovery of antibiotics marked an era in modern medicine.
era	4.
	syl	e:ra
	pron	<1i*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a major division of geological time, divided into several periods.
	exam	1	the Mesozoic era.
eradiate	0.
	syl	e:ra+di+ate
	pron	<i1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {radiate}. Compare {irradiate}.
eradiation	sub
	head	eradiate
	syl	e:2ra+di:1a+tion
	pos	n.
eradicate	ety	C16: from Latin *_er*_ad*_ic*_are to uproot, from #7ex -#7+ r*_ad*_ix root
eradicate	1.
	syl	e:rad:i+cate
	pron	<i1r@di2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obliterate; stamp out.
eradicate	2.
	syl	e:rad:i+cate
	pron	<i1r@di2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull or tear up by the roots.
eradicable	sub
	head	eradicate
	syl	e:1rad:i+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
eradicably	sub
	head	eradicate
	syl	e:1rad:i+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
eradication	sub
	head	eradicate
	syl	e:2rad:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
eradicative	sub
	head	eradicate
	syl	e:1rad:i+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
eradicator	sub
	head	eradicate
	syl	e:1rad:i+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
erase	ety	C17: from Latin *_er*_adere to scrape off, from #7ex -#7+ r*_adere to scratch, scrape
erase	1.
	syl	e:rase
	pron	<i1rAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obliterate or rub out (something written, typed, etc.).
erase	2.
	syl	e:rase
	pron	<i1rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy all traces of; remove completely.
	exam	1	time erases grief.
erase	3.
	syl	e:rase
	pron	<i1rAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (a recording) from (magnetic tape).
erase	4.
	syl	e:rase
	pron	<i1rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to replace (data) on a storage device with characters representing an absence of data.
erasable	sub
	head	erase
	syl	e:1ras+a:ble
	pos	adj.
eraser	0.
	syl	e:ras+er
	pron	<i1rAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, such as a piece of rubber or felt, used for erasing something written, typed, etc..
	exam	1	a pencil eraser.
erasion	1.
	syl	e:ra+sion
	pron	<i1rAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of erasing; erasure.
erasion	2.
	syl	e:ra+sion
	pron	<i1rAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical scraping away of tissue, esp. of bone.
Desiderius	infl
	head	Erasmus
	syl	Des:i:der:i:us
	pron	<2dezi1di*ri*s>
	pos	n.
Erasmus	0.
	syl	E:ras:mus
	pron	<i1r@zm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1466-1536, Dutch humanist, the leading scholar of the Renaissance in northern Europe. He published the first Greek edition of the New Testament in 1516; his other works include the satirical (1509); (1519), a series of dialogues; and an attack on the theology of Luther, (1524).
Erastianism	ety	C17: named after Thomas Erastus (1524-83), Swiss theologian to whom such views were attributed
Erastianism	0.
	syl	E:ras+ti+an+ism
	pron	<i1r@sti*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that the state should have authority over the church in ecclesiastical matters.
Erastian	sub
	head	Erastianism
	syl	E:1ras+ti:an
	pos	adj.
erasure	1.
	syl	e:ras+ure
	pron	<i1rAZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of erasing.
erasure	2.
	syl	e:ras+ure
	pron	<i1rAZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or mark, as on a piece of paper, where something has been erased.
Erato	0.
	syl	Er:a:to
	pron	<1er*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of love poetry.
Eratosthenes	0.
	syl	Er:a:tos:the:nes
	pron	<2er*1tosTi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??276-??194 #7b.c., Greek mathematician and astronomer, who calculated the circumference of the earth by observing the angle of the sun's rays at different places.
Irbil	infl
	head	Erbil
	or	Arbil
	syl	Ir+bil
	pron	<1R:bil>
	pos	n.
Arbil	infl
	head	Erbil
	or	Irbil
	syl	Ar+bil
	pos	n.
Erbil	0.
	syl	Er+bil
	pron	<1R:bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Iraq: important in Assyrian times. Pop.: 107400 (1970 est.). Ancient name: {Arbela}.
erbium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from (Ytt) erb (y) , Sweden, where it was first found+-#7ium 
erbium	0.
	syl	er+bi:um
	pron	<1R:bi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft malleable silvery-white element of the lanthanide series of metals: used in special alloys, room-temperature lasers, and as a pigment. Symbol: Er; atomic no.: 68; atomic wt.: 167.26; valency: 3; relative density: 9.045; melting pt.: 1522?%C; boiling pt.: 2510?%C.
Erciyas Daugi	0.
	syl	Er+ci+yas Da:*ugi
	pron	Turkish <1erJijas> <da:1i>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in central Turkey. Height 3916 m (12923 ft.).
ere	ety	Old English *_@ar; related to Old Norse *_ar early, Gothic airis earlier, Old High German *_er earlier, Greek eri early
ere	0.
	syl	ere
	pron	<e*>
	pos	conj. prep.
	def	a poetic word for {before}.
Erebus	H1.1.
	syl	Er:e:bus
	pron	<1erib*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of darkness, son of Chaos and brother of Night.
Erebus	H1.2.
	syl	Er:e:bus
	pron	<1erib*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the darkness below the earth, thought to be the abode of the dead or the region they pass through on their way to Hades.
Mount	infl
	head	Erebus
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Erebus	H2.0.
	syl	Er+e:bus
	pron	<1erib*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in Antarctica, on Ross Island: discovered by Sir James Ross in 1841 and named after his ship. Height: 3794 m (12520 ft.).
Erechtheion	alt
	head	Erechtheum
	or	Erechtheum
	syl	E:rech+thei+on
	pron	<i1rekTi*n>, <2er*k1TE*n>
	pos	n.
Erechtheum	0.
	or	Erechtheion
	syl	E:rech+the:um
	pron	<i1rekTi*m>, <2er*k1TE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a temple on the Acropolis at Athens, which has a porch of caryatids.
Erechtheus	0.
	syl	E:rech:theus
	pron	<e1rekTju:s>, <-Ti*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Athens who sacrificed one of his daughters because the oracle at Delphi said this was the only way to win the war against the Eleusinians.
erect	ety	C14: from Latin *_erigere to set up, from regere to control, govern
erect	1.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	upright in posture or position; not bent or leaning.
	exam	1	an erect stance.
erect	2.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an optical image
	def	having the same orientation as the object; not inverted.
erect	3.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of the penis, clitoris, or nipples
	def	firm or rigid after swelling with blood, esp. as a result of sexual excitement.
erect	4.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	growing vertically or at right angles to the parts from which they arise.
erect	5.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put up; construct; build.
erect	6.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to raise to an upright position; lift up.
	exam	1	to erect a flagpole.
erect	7.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to found or form; set up.
erect	8.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to become or cause to become firm or rigid by filling with blood.
erect	9.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold up as an ideal; exalt.
erect	10.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Optics.
	def	to change (an inverted image) to an upright position.
erect	11.
	syl	e:rect
	pron	<i1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw or construct (a line, figure, etc.) on a given line or figure, esp. at right angles to it.
erectable	sub
	head	erect
	syl	e:1rect+a:ble
	pos	adj.
erecter	sub
	head	erect
	syl	e:1rect+er
	pos	n.
erectly	sub
	head	erect
	syl	e:1rect+ly
	pos	adv.
erectness	sub
	head	erect
	syl	e:1rect+?!ness
	pos	n.
erectile	1.
	syl	e:rec+tile
	pron	<i1rektIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of tissues or organs, such as the penis or clitoris
	def	capable of becoming rigid or erect as the result of being filled with blood.
erectile	2.
	syl	e:rec+tile
	pron	<i1rektIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being erected.
erectility	sub
	head	erectile
	syl	e:rec+til+i:ty
	pron	<irek1tiliti>, <2Erek->
	pos	n.
erection	1.
	syl	e:rec+tion
	pron	<i1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of erecting or the state of being erected.
erection	2.
	syl	e:rec+tion
	pron	<i1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been erected; a building or construction.
erection	3.
	syl	e:rec+tion
	pron	<i1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the enlarged state or condition of erectile tissues or organs, esp. the penis, when filled with blood.
erection	4.
	syl	e:rec+tion
	pron	<i1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an erect penis.
erecter	alt
	head	erector
	or	erector
	syl	e:rect+er
	pron	<i1rekt*>
	pos	n.
erector	1.
	or	erecter
	syl	e:rec+tor
	pron	<i1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any muscle that raises a part or makes it erect.
erector	2.
	or	erecter
	syl	e:rec+tor
	pron	<i1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that erects.
layer	alt
	head	E region
	or	E region
	syl	lay+er
	pos	n.
E region	0.
	or	layer
	syl	E re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the ionosphere, extending from a height of 90 to about 150 kilometres. It reflects radio waves of medium wavelength. Also called: {Heaviside layer, Kennelly-Heaviside layer}. See also {ionosphere}.
erelong	0.
	syl	ere+long
	pron	<e*1loG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	before long; soon.
eremite	ety	C13: see #7hermit 
eremite	0.
	syl	er+e:mite
	pron	<1eri2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian hermit or recluse. Compare {coenobite}.
eremitic	sub
	head	eremite
	syl	er+e:mit+ic
	pron	<2eri1mitik>
eremitism	sub
	head	eremite
	syl	er+e:mit+ism
	pron	<1erimI2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
Erenburg	0.
	syl	E:ren:burg
	pron	<1er*nbR:g>, Russian <Arin1burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Ilya Grigorievich) {Ehrenburg}.
erepsin	ety	C20: er-, from Latin *_eripere to snatch (from rapere to seize)+(#7p) #7epsin 
erepsin	0.
	syl	e:rep+sin
	pron	<i1repsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of proteolytic enzymes secreted by the small intestine.
erethism	ety	C18: from French *'er*'ethisme, from Greek erethismos irritation, from erethizein to excite, irritate
erethism	1.
	syl	er+e:thism
	pron	<1eri2Tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	an abnormally high degree of irritability or sensitivity in any part of the body.
erethism	2.
	syl	er+e:thism
	pron	<1eri2Tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pyschiatry.
	def	an abnormal tendency to become aroused quickly, esp. sexually, as the result of a verbal or psychic stimulus.
erethismic	sub
	head	erethism
	syl	er+e:1this+mic
	pos	adj.
erethistic	sub
	head	erethism
	or	erethitic
	syl	er+e:1this+tic
	pos	adj.
erethitic	sub
	head	erethism
	or	erethistic
	syl	er+e:1thit+ic
	pos	adj.
Erevan	0.
	syl	E:re+van
	pron	Russian <jiri1van>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yerevan}.
erewhiles	alt
	head	erewhile
	or	erewhile
	syl	ere+whiles
	pos	adv.
erewhile	0.
	or	erewhiles
	syl	ere+while
	pron	<e*1wIl>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a short time ago; a little while before.
Erfurt	0.
	syl	Er+furt
	pron	German <1erfurt>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW East Germany: university (1392). Pop.: 203190 (1975 est.).
erg	ety	C19: from Greek ergon work
erg	H1.0.
	syl	erg
	pron	<R:g>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of work or energy; the work done when the point of application of a force of 1 dyne is displaced through 1 centimetre in the direction of the force. 1 erg is equivalent to 10-%7 joule.
erg	ety	C19: from Arabic `irj 
ergs	infl
	head	erg
	or	areg
	syl	ergs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
areg	infl
	head	erg
	or	ergs
	syl	a:reg.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
erg	H2.0.
	syl	erg
	pron	<R:g>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of shifting sand dunes in a desert, esp. the Sahara.
ergastoplasm	0.
	syl	er+gas+to+plasm
	pron	<R:1g@st*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {endoplasmic reticulum}.
ergatocracy	ety	C20: from Greek ergat*_es a workman, from ergon work, deed+-#7cracy 
ergatocracies	infl
	head	ergatocracy
	syl	er+ga+toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ergatocracy	0.
	syl	er+ga+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2R:g*1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	government by the workers.
ergo	ety	C14: from Latin: therefore
ergo	0.
	syl	er:go
	pron	<1R:g*u>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	therefore; hence.
ergograph	0.
	syl	er+go+graph
	pron	<1R:g*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that measures and records the amount of work a muscle does during contraction, its rate of fatigue, etc.
ergometer	ety	C20: from Greek ergon work+-#7meter 
ergometer	0.
	syl	er+gom+e:ter
	pron	<R:1gomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dynamometer.
ergonomics	ety	C20: from Greek ergon work+(#7eco) #7nomics  &- @!er+go+#!nom+ic adj. &- er+gon@.o+mist ($z$:#!g$An$$m$Ist) n.
ergonomics	0.
	syl	er+go+nom+ics
	pron	<2R:g*1nomiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the relationship between workers and their environment. U.S. name: {biotechnology}.
ergosterol	0.
	syl	er+gos+te:rol
	pron	<R:1gost*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant sterol that is converted into vitamin D by the action of ultraviolet radiation. Formula: C\2\8H\4\3OH.
ergot	ety	C17: from French: spur (of a cock), of unknown origin
ergot	1.
	syl	er+got
	pron	<1R:g*t>, <-got>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cereals and other grasses caused by ascomycete fungi of the genus esp. in which the seeds or grain of the plants are replaced by the spore-containing bodies (sclerotia) of the fungus.
ergot	2.
	syl	er+got
	pron	<1R:g*t>, <-got>
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus causing this disease.
ergot	3.
	syl	er+got
	pron	<1R:g*t>, <-got>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried sclerotia of used as the source of certain alkaloids used to treat haemorrhage, facilitate uterine contraction in childbirth, etc.
ergotism	0.
	syl	er+got+ism
	pron	<1R:g*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	ergot poisoning, producing either burning pains and eventually gangrene in the limbs or itching skin and convulsions. Also called: {Saint Anthony's fire}.
Ludwig	infl
	head	Erhard
	syl	Lud:wig
	pron	<1lu:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
Erhard	0.
	syl	Er:hard
	pron	German <1A:rhart>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1977, German statesman: chief architect of the (@6economic miracle@9) of West Germany's recovery after World War II; chancellor (1963-66).
eric	ety	C16: from Irish eiric 
eriach	alt
	head	eric
	or	eric
	syl	er+iach
	pron	<1erik>
	pos	n.
eric	0.
	or	eriach
	syl	er:ic
	pron	<1erik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in old Irish law
	def	a fine paid by a murderer to the family of his victim. Compare {wergild}.
erica	ety	C19: via Latin from Greek ereik*_e heath
erica	0.
	syl	er:i+ca
	pron	<1erik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the ericaceous genus including the heaths and some heathers.
ericaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Er*_ic*_aceae, from Latin er*_ica heath, from Greek ereik*_e 
ericaceous	0.
	syl	er:i+ca+ceous
	pron	<2eri1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees and shrubs with typically bell-shaped flowers: includes heather, rhododendron, azalea, and arbutus.
Ericsson	alt
	head	Ericson
	or	Ericson
	syl	Er:ics:son
	pron	<1eriksN>
	pos	n.
Leif	infl
	head	Ericson
	syl	Leif
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
Ericson	0.
	or	Ericsson
	syl	Er:ic:son
	pron	<1eriksN>
	pos	n.
	def	10th-11th centuries #7a.d., Norse navigator, who discovered Vinland (??1000), variously identified as the coast of New England, Labrador, or Newfoundland; son of Eric the Red.
Eric the Red	0.
	syl	Er:ic the Red
	pron	<1erik>
	pos	n.
	def	??940-??1010 #7a.d., Norse navigator: discovered and colonized Greenland; father of Leif Ericson.
Eridanus	ety	from Greek Eridanos river in Italy (sometimes identified with the Po) into which, according to legend, Pha*"ethon fell
Eridani	infl
	head	Eridanus
	syl	E:rid:a+ni
	pron	<e1rid*2nI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Eridanus	0.
	syl	E:rid:a+nus
	pron	<e1rid*n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a long twisting constellation in the S hemisphere extending from Orion to Hydrus and containing the first magnitude star Achernar.
Erie	H1.1.
	or	Eries
	syl	E:rie
	pron	<1i*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in the region south of Lake Erie.
Erie	H1.2.
	syl	E:rie
	pron	<1i*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
Lake	1.
	head	Erie
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake between the U.S. and Canada: the southernmost and the shallowest of the Great Lakes; empties by the Niagara River into Lake Ontario. Area: 25718 sq. km (9930 sq. miles).
Erie	H2.2.
	syl	E:rie
	pron	<1i*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Pennsylvania, on Lake Erie. Pop.: 130084 (1973 est.).
Erie Canal	0.
	syl	E:rie Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a canal in New York State between Albany and Buffalo, linking the Hudson River with Lake Erie. Length: 579 km (360 miles).
erigeron	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek, from *_eri early+ ger*_on old man; from the white down characteristic of some species
erigeron	0.
	syl	e:rig+er+on
	pron	<i1riJ*r*n>, <-1rig->
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus whose flowers resemble asters but have narrower rays: family (composites). See also { {fleabane} (sense 1)}.
Erin	ety	from Old Irish *_Erinn, dative of *_Eriu Ireland
Erin	0.
	syl	E:rin
	pron	<1i*rin>, <1e*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic name for {Ireland}.
erinaceous	ety	C18: from Latin *_erin*_aceus hedgehog
erinaceous	0.
	syl	er:i+na+ceous
	pron	<2eri1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling hedgehogs.
eringoes	infl
	head	eringo
	or	eringos
	syl	e:rin+goes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eringos	infl
	head	eringo
	or	eringoes
	syl	e:rin+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eringo	0.
	syl	e:rin+go
	pron	<i1riGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {eryngo}.
Erinys	infl
	head	Erinyes
	syl	E:rin+ys
	pron	<i1rinis>, <i1rI->
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Erinyes	0.
	syl	E:rin:y+es
	pron	<i1rini2Ez>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Myth.
	def	another name for the {Furies}.
Eris	0.
	syl	Er:is
	pron	<1eris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of discord, sister of Ares.
eristic	ety	C17: from Greek eristikos, from erizein to wrangle, from eris discord
eristic	1.
	syl	er+is+tic
	pron	<e1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating, or given to controversy or logical disputation, esp. for its own sake.
eristic	2.
	syl	er+is+tic
	pron	<e1ristik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who engages in logical disputes; a contro?!versialist.
eristic	3.
	syl	er+is+tic
	pron	<e1ristik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the art or practice of logical disputation, esp. if specious.
Eritrea	0.
	syl	Er:i+tre:a
	pron	<2eri1trA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of N Ethiopia, on the Red Sea: became an Italian colony in 1890; federated with Ethiopia in 1952; secessionist movements have been engaged in civil war with the government since 1974; consists of hot and arid coastal lowlands, rising to the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands. Capital: Asmara. Pop.: 1837000 (1970 est.). Area: 117600 sq. km (45405 sq. miles). &- {@!Er@.i+#!tre@.an}
Erivan	0.
	syl	E:ri+van
	pron	Russian <jiri1van>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yerevan}.
erk	ety	C20: perhaps a corruption of A.C. (aircraftman)
erk	0.
	syl	erk
	pron	<R:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an aircraftman or naval rating.
Erlang	ety	C20: named after A. K. Erlang (died 1929), Danish mathematician
Erlang	0.
	syl	Er+lang
	pron	<1R:l@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of traffic intensity in a telephone system equal to the intensity for a specific period when the average number of simultaneous calls is unity.
Erlangen	0.
	syl	Er+lan+gen
	pron	German <1erlaG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW West Germany, in Bavaria: university (1743). Pop.: 85100 (1970).
Joseph	infl
	head	Erlanger
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Erlanger	0.
	syl	Er:lang:er
	pron	<1R:l@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1965, U.S. physiologist. He shared a Nobel prize for medicine (1944) with Gasser for their work on the electrical signs of nervous activity.
Erlenmeyer flask	ety	C19: named after Emil Erlenmeyer (1825-1909), German chemist
Erlenmeyer flask	0.
	syl	Er:len:mey:er flask
	pron	<1R:l*n2mI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flask, for use in a laboratory, with a narrow neck, wide base, and conical shape; conical flask.
erlking	ety	C18: from German Erlk*"onig, literally: alder king, coined in 1778 by Herder, a mistranslation of Danish ellerkonge king of the elves
erlking	0.
	syl	erl+king
	pron	<1R:l2kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	a malevolent spirit who carries children off to death.
Ermanaric	0.
	syl	Er:man:a:ric
	pron	<*1m@n*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??375 #7a.d., king of the Ostrogoths: ruled an extensive empire in eastern Europe, which was overrun by the Huns in the 370s.
ermine	ety	C12: from Old French hermine, from Medieval Latin Armenius (m*_us) Arme?!nian (mouse)
ermines	infl
	head	ermine
	or	ermine
	syl	er+mines
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ermine	infl
	or	ermines
	syl	er+mine.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ermine	1.
	syl	er+mine
	pron	<1R:min>
	pos	n.
	def	the stoat in northern regions, where it has a white winter coat with a black-tipped tail.
ermine	2.
	syl	er+mine
	pron	<1R:min>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
ermine	3.
	syl	er+mine
	pron	<1R:min>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two principal furs used on heraldic shields, conventionally represented by a white field flecked with black ermine tails. Compare {vair}.
ermine	4.
	syl	er+mine
	pron	<1R:min>
	pos	n.
	def	the dignity or office of a judge, noble, or king.
erne	ety	Old English earn; related to Old Norse *"orn eagle, Old High German aro eagle, Greek ornis bird
ern	alt
	head	erne
	or	erne
	syl	ern
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
erne	0.
	or	ern
	syl	erne
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (European) {sea eagle }.
Erne	0.
	syl	Erne
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N central Ireland, rising in County Cavan and flowing north across the border, through {Upper Lough Erne} and {Lower Lough Erne}, and then west to Donegal Bay. Length: about 96 km (60 miles).
Ernie	ety	C20: acronym of Electronic Random Number Indicator Equipment
Ernie	0.
	syl	Er+nie
	pron	<1R:ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a computer that randomly selects winning numbers of Premium Bonds.
Max	infl
	head	Ernst
	syl	Max
	pos	n.
erode	ety	C17: from Latin *_er*_odere, from #7ex -#7+ r*_odere to gnaw
erode	1.
	syl	e:rode
	pron	<i1r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grind or wear down or away or become ground or worn down or away.
erode	2.
	syl	e:rode
	pron	<i1r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deteriorate or cause to deteriorate.
	exam	1	jealousy eroded the relationship.
erode	3.
	syl	e:rode
	pron	<i1r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to remove (tissue) by ulceration.
erodent	sub
	head	erode
	syl	e:1rod+ent
	pos	adj.
erogenous	ety	C19: from Greek er*_os love, desire+-#7genous 
erogenic	alt
	head	erogenous
	or	erogenous
	syl	er:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2er*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
erogenous	1.
	or	erogenic
	syl	e:rog+e:nous
	pron	<i1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive to sexual stimulation.
	exam	1	erogenous zones of the body.
erogenous	2.
	or	erogenic
	syl	e:rog+e:nous
	pron	<i1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure.
erogeneity	sub
	head	erogenous
	syl	e:ro+ge:ne:i+ty
	pron	<2er*Ji?!1nEiti>
	pos	n.
Eros	ety	Greek: desire, sexual love
Eros	H1.1.
	syl	E:ros
	pron	<1i*ros>, <1eros>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of love, son of Aphrodite. Roman counterpart: {Cupid}.
Eros	H1.2.
	syl	E:ros
	pron	<1i*ros>, <1eros>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {life instinct}. (in Freudian theory) the group of instincts, esp. sexual, that govern acts of self-preservation and that tend towards uninhibited enjoyment of life. Compare {Thanatos}.
Eros	H2.0.
	syl	E:ros
	pron	<1i*ros>, <1eros>
	pos	n.
	def	an asteroid with a mean distance from the earth of 217 million kilometres, though it may come within 25 million kilometres.
erose	ety	C18: from Latin *_er*_osus eaten away, from *_er*_odere to #7erode 
erose	0.
	syl	e:rose
	pron	<i1r*us>, <-1r*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	jagged or uneven, as though gnawed or bitten.
	exam	1	erose leaves.
erosely	sub
	head	erose
	syl	e:1rose+ly
	pos	adv.
erosion	1.
	syl	e:ro+sion
	pron	<i1r*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the wearing away of rocks and other deposits on the earth's surface by the action of water, ice, wind, etc.
erosion	2.
	syl	e:ro+sion
	pron	<i1r*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of eroding or the state of being eroded. &- {e@.#!ro+sive} {e@.#!ro+sion+al}
erotema	ety	C16: New Latin, from Greek, from er*_otaein to ask
eroteme	infl
	head	erotema
	or	erotesis
	syl	er:o+teme
	pron	<1er*u2tEm>
	pos	n.
erotesis	infl
	head	erotema
	or	eroteme
	syl	er:o+te:sis
	pron	<2er*u1tEsis>
	pos	n.
erotema	0.
	syl	er:o+te:ma
	pron	<2er*u1tEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a rhetorical question.
erotematic	sub
	head	erotema
	or	erotetic
	syl	er:o+te:mat+ic
	pron	<e2r*uti?!1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
erotetic	sub
	head	erotema
	or	erotematic
	syl	er:o+tet+ic
	pron	<2er*u1tetik>
	pos	adj.
erotic	ety	C17: from Greek er*_otikos of love, from er*_os love
erotic	1.
	syl	e:rot+ic
	pron	<i1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, concerning, or arousing sexual desire or giving sexual pleasure.
erotic	2.
	syl	e:rot+ic
	pron	<i1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	marked by strong sexual desire or being especially sensitive to sexual stimulation.
erotic	3.
	syl	e:rot+ic
	pron	<i1rotik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who has strong sexual desires or is especially responsive to sexual stimulation.
erotically	sub
	head	erotic
	syl	e:1rot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
erotica	ety	C19: from Greek er*_otika, neuter plural of er*_otikos #7erotic 
erotica	0.
	syl	e:rot:i+ca
	pron	<i1rotik*>
	pos	n.
	def	explicitly sexual literature or art.
erotism	alt
	head	eroticism
	or	eroticism
	syl	er:o+tism
	pron	<1er*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
eroticism	1.
	or	erotism
	syl	e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<i1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	erotic quality or nature.
eroticism	2.
	or	erotism
	syl	e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<i1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of sexually arousing or pleasing symbolism in literature or art.
eroticism	3.
	or	erotism
	syl	e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<i1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual excitement or desire.
eroticism	4.
	or	erotism
	syl	e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<i1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to exalt sex.
eroticism	5.
	or	erotism
	syl	e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<i1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an overt display of sexual behaviour.
eroto-	ety	from Greek er*_ot-, er*_os love
eroto-	0.
	syl	e:ro:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting erotic desire, excitement, etc..
	exam	1	erotogenic;
	exam	2	erotology.
erotogenic	0.
	syl	e:ro+to+gen+ic
	pron	<i2rot*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating from or causing sexual stimulation; erogenous.
erotology	1.
	syl	e:rot+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2er*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of erotic stimuli and sexual behaviour.
erotology	2.
	syl	e:rot+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2er*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a description of such stimuli and behaviour. &- {e@.rot@.o+log@.i+cal} (@!$er$$t$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) &- {@!e@.rot+#!ol@.o+gist}
erotomania	0.
	syl	e:ro+to+ma+ni:a
	pron	<i2rot*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormally strong sexual desire.
erotomaniac	sub
	head	erotomania
	syl	e:2ro+to+1ma+ni+ac
	pos	n.
err	ety	C14 erren to wander, stray, from Old French errer, from Latin err*_are 
err	1.
	syl	err
	pron	<R:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a mistake; be incorrect.
err	2.
	syl	err
	pron	<R:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act with bias, esp. favourable bias.
	exam	1	to err on the side of justice.
errancies	infl
	head	errancy
	syl	er+ran+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
errancy	1.
	syl	er+ran+cy
	pron	<1er*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or an instance of erring or a tendency to err.
errancy	2.
	syl	er+ran+cy
	pron	<1er*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the holding of views at variance with accepted doctrine.
errand	ety	Old English *_@arende; related to *_ar messenger, Old Norse erendi message, Old High German *_arunti, Swedish *"arende 
errand	1.
	syl	er+rand
	pron	<1er*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a short trip undertaken to perform a necessary task or commission (esp. in the phrase {run errands}) .
errand	2.
	syl	er+rand
	pron	<1er*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the purpose or object of such a trip.
errand boy	0.
	syl	er+rand boy
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, esp. formerly
	def	a boy employed by a shopkeeper to deliver goods and run other errands.
errant	ety	C14: from Old French: journeying, from Vulgar Latin iter*_are (unattested), from Latin iter journey; influenced by Latin err*_are to #7err 
errant	1.
	syl	er+rant
	pron	<1er*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	often postpositive
	def	wandering in search of adventure.
errant	2.
	syl	er+rant
	pron	<1er*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive
	def	erring or straying from the right course or accepted standards.
errantly	sub
	head	errant
	syl	er+rant+ly
	pos	adv.
ries	infl
	head	errantry
	syl	+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
errantry	0.
	syl	er+rant+ry
	pron	<1er*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	the way of life of a knight errant.
errata	0.
	syl	er+ra+ta
	pron	<i1ra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {erratum.#eUsage}. is sometimes used to mean a list of errata (in a book). Careful writers and speakers usually treat the word as plural.
	exam	1	the errata for this book are
erratic	ety	C14: from Latin err*_aticus, from err*_are to wander, #7err  &- er+#!rat@.i+cal+ly adv.
erratic	1.
	syl	er+rat+ic
	pron	<i1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular in performance, behaviour, or attitude; inconsistent and unpredictable.
erratic	2.
	syl	er+rat+ic
	pron	<i1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no fixed or regular course; wandering.
erratic	3.
	syl	er+rat+ic
	pron	<i1r@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of rock that differs in composition, shape, etc., from the rock surrounding it, having been transported from its place of origin, esp. by glacial action.
erratic	4.
	syl	er+rat+ic
	pron	<i1r@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	an erratic person or thing.
erratum	ety	C16: from Latin: mistake, from err*_are to #7err 
errata	infl
	head	erratum
	syl	er+ra+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
erratum	1.
	syl	er+ra+tum
	pron	<i1ra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an error in writing or printing.
erratum	2.
	syl	er+ra+tum
	pron	<i1ra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corrigendum}.
errhine	ety	C17: from Greek errhinos, from #7{en -%2}#7+ rhis nose
errhine	1.
	syl	er+rhine
	pron	<1erIn>, <1erin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	causing nasal secretion.
errhine	2.
	syl	er+rhine
	pron	<1erIn>, <1erin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an errhine drug or agent.
Er Rif	0.
	syl	Er Rif
	pron	<e*> <1rif>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of N Morocco, near the Mediterranean coast.
erroneous	ety	C14 (in the sense: deviating from what is right), from Latin err*_oneus, from err*_are to wander
erroneous	0.
	syl	er+ro+ne:ous
	pron	<i1r*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or containing error; mistaken; incorrect.
erroneously	sub
	head	erroneous
	syl	er+1ro+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
erroneousness	sub
	head	erroneous
	syl	er+1ro+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
error	ety	C13: from Latin, from err*_are to #7err  &- #!er@.ror-@!free adj.
error	1.
	syl	er+ror
	pron	<1er*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mistake or inaccuracy, as in action or speech.
	exam	1	a typing error.
error	2.
	syl	er+ror
	pron	<1er*>
	pos	n.
	def	an incorrect belief or wrong judgment.
error	3.
	syl	er+ror
	pron	<1er*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of deviating from accuracy or correctness, as in belief, action, or speech.
	exam	1	he was in error about the train times.
error	4.
	syl	er+ror
	pron	<1er*>
	pos	n.
	def	deviation from a moral standard; wrongdoing.
	exam	1	he saw the error of his ways.
error of closure	0.
	syl	er+ror of clo+sure
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the amount by which a computed, plotted, or observed quantity or position differs from the true or established one, esp. when plotting a closed traverse. Also called: {closing error}.
ERS	0.
	syl	ERS
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	earnings related supplement.
ersatz	ety	C20: German, from ersetzen to substitute
ersatz	1.
	syl	er+satz
	pron	<1e*z@ts>, <1R:->
	pos	adj.
	def	made in imitation of some natural or genuine product; artificial.
ersatz	2.
	syl	er+satz
	pron	<1e*z@ts>, <1R:->
	pos	n.
	def	an ersatz substance or article.
Erse	ety	C14: from Lowland Scots Erisch Irish; Irish being regarded as the literary form of Gaelic
Erse	1.
	syl	Erse
	pron	<R:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Gaelic}.
Erse	2.
	syl	Erse
	pron	<R:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Gaelic language.
Thomas	infl
	head	Erskine
	syl	Thom:as
	pos	n.
Erskine	0.
	syl	Er:skine
	pron	<1R:skin>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Erskine. 1750-1823, Scottish lawyer: noted as a defence advocate, esp. in cases involving civil liberties.
erst	ety	Old English *_@arest earliest, superlative of *_@ar early; see #7ere ; related to Old High German *_erist, Dutch eerst 
erst	1.
	syl	erst
	pron	<R:st>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	long ago; formerly.
erst	2.
	syl	erst
	pron	<R:st>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	at first.
erstwhile	1.
	syl	erst+while
	pron	<1R:st2wIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	former; one-time.
	exam	1	my erstwhile companions.
erstwhile	2.
	syl	erst+while
	pron	<1R:st2wIl>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	long ago; formerly.
erubescence	ety	C18: from Latin *_erubescentia blushing, from rub*_escere to grow red, from ruber red
erubescence	0.
	syl	er:u+bes+cence
	pron	<2eru1besNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of growing red or a condition of redness.
erubescent	sub
	head	erubescence
	syl	er:u+1bes+cent
	pos	adj.
eruct	ety	C17: from Latin *_eruct*_are, from ruct*_are to belch
eructate	alt
	head	eruct
	or	eruct
	syl	e:ruc+tate
	pos	vb.
eruct	1.
	or	eructate
	syl	e:ruct
	pron	<i1r^kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to raise (gas and often a small quantity of acid) from the stomach; belch.
eruct	2.
	or	eructate
	syl	e:ruct
	pron	<i1r^kt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a volcano
	def	to pour out (fumes or volcanic matter).
eructation	sub
	head	eruct
	syl	e:ruc+ta+tion
	pron	<i2r^k1tAS*n>, <2Er^k->
	pos	n.
eructative	sub
	head	eruct
	syl	e:ruc+ta+tive
	pron	<i1r^kt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
erudite	ety	C15: from Latin *_erud*_itus, from *_erud*_ire to polish, from #7ex -#7+ rudis unpolished, rough
erudite	0.
	syl	er:u+dite
	pron	<1eru2dIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing extensive scholarship; learned.
eruditely	sub
	head	erudite
	syl	er:u+2dite+ly
	pos	adv.
erudition	sub
	head	erudite
	or	eruditeness
	syl	er:u+di+tion
	pron	<2eru1diS*n>
	pos	n.
eruditeness	sub
	head	erudite
	or	erudition
	syl	er:u+2dite+ness
	pos	n.
erumpent	ety	C17: from Latin *_erumpere to burst forth, from rumpere to shatter, burst
erumpent	0.
	syl	e:rum+pent
	pron	<i1r^mp*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bursting out or (esp. of plant parts) developing as though bursting through an overlying structure.
erupt	ety	C17: from Latin *_eruptus having burst forth, from *_erumpere, from rumpere to burst
erupt	1.
	syl	e:rupt
	pron	<i1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eject (steam, water, and volcanic material such as lava and ash) violently or (of volcanic material, etc.) to be so ejected.
erupt	2.
	syl	e:rupt
	pron	<i1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a skin blemish
	def	to appear on the skin; break out.
erupt	3.
	syl	e:rupt
	pron	<i1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a tooth
	def	to emerge through the gum and become visible during the normal process of tooth development.
erupt	4.
	syl	e:rupt
	pron	<i1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burst forth suddenly and violently, as from restraint.
	exam	1	to erupt in anger.
eruptible	sub
	head	erupt
	syl	e:1rupt+i:ble
	pos	adj.
eruptive	1.
	syl	e:rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	erupting or tending to erupt.
eruptive	2.
	syl	e:rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or of the nature of an eruption.
eruptive	3.
	syl	e:rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	formed by solidification of magma; igneous.
eruptive	4.
	syl	e:rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	characterized by skin eruptions.
eruptively	sub
	head	eruptive
	syl	e:1rup+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
eruptivity	sub
	head	eruptive
	or	eruptiveness
	syl	e:2rup+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
eruptiveness	sub
	head	eruptive
	or	eruptivity
	syl	e:1rup+tive+ness
	pos	n.
-ery	ety	from Old French -erie; see -#7{er %1}#7, -#7{y %3}
-ry	alt
	head	-ery
	or	-ery
	syl	-ry
-ery	0.
	or	-ry
	syl	-er:y
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ery	1.
	or	-ry
	syl	-er:y
	def	indicating a place of business or some other activity.
	exam	1	bakery;
	exam	2	brewery;
	exam	3	refinery.
-ery	2.
	or	-ry
	syl	-er:y
	def	indicating a class or collection of things.
	exam	1	cutlery;
	exam	2	greenery.
-ery	3.
	or	-ry
	syl	-er:y
	def	indicating qualities or actions collectively.
	exam	1	snobbery;
	exam	2	trickery.
-ery	4.
	or	-ry
	syl	-er:y
	def	indicating a practice or occupation.
	exam	1	husbandry.
-ery	5.
	or	-ry
	syl	-er:y
	def	indicating a state or condition.
	exam	1	slavery.
Erymanthian boar	0.
	syl	Er:y+man+thi:an boar
	pron	<2eri1m@nTi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a wild boar that savaged the district around Mount Erymanthus: captured by Hercules as his fourth labour.
Mount	infl
	head	Erymanthus
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Erymanthus	0.
	syl	Er:y+man+thus
	pron	<2eri1m@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SW Greece, in the NW Pelopponese. Height: 2224 m (7339 ft.). Modern Greek name: {E@.r*'i+man+thos} (e#!riman#Gg@$s).
eryngo	ety	C16: from Latin *_eryngion variety of thistle, from Greek *_erungion, diminutive of *_erungos thistle
eringo	alt
	head	eryngo
	or	eryngo
	syl	e:rin+go
	pron	<i1riGg*u>
	pos	n.
eryngoes	infl
	head	eryngo
	or	eryngos
	syl	e:ryn+goes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eryngos	infl
	head	eryngo
	or	eryngoes
	syl	e:ryn+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eryngo	0.
	or	eringo
	syl	e:ryn+go
	pron	<i1riGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any umbelliferous plant of the genus such as the sea holly, having toothed or lobed leaves.
erysipelas	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek erusipelas, from Greek erusi- red+ -pelas skin
erysipelas	0.
	syl	er:y+sip+e:las
	pron	<2eri1sipil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute streptococcal infectious disease of the skin, characterized by fever, headache, vomiting, and purplish raised lesions, esp. on the face. Also called: {Saint Anthony's fire}.
erysipelatous	sub
	head	erysipelas
	syl	er:y+si+pel:a+tous
	pron	<2erisi?!1pel*t*s>
	pos	adj.
erysipeloid	0.
	syl	er:y+sip+e:loid
	pron	<2eri1sipi2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	an infective dermatitis mainly affecting the hands, characterized by inflammation and caused by the microorganism on contaminated meat, poultry, or fish: most prevalent among fishermen and butchers.
erythema	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek eruth*_ema, from eruthros red
erythema	0.
	syl	er:y+the:ma
	pron	<2eri1TEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	redness of the skin, usually occurring in patches, caused by irritation or injury to the tissue.
erythematic	sub
	head	erythema
	syl	er:y+the:mat+ic
	pron	<2eriTi1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
erythematous	sub
	head	erythema
	or	erythemal
	syl	er:y+them:a+tous
	pron	<2eri1TEm*t*s>
	pos	adj.
erythemal	sub
	head	erythema
	or	erythematous
	syl	er:y+1the:mal
	pos	adj.
erythrism	0.
	syl	e:ryth+rism
	pron	<i1riTriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal red coloration, as in plumage or hair.
erythrismal	sub
	head	erythrism
	syl	er:y+thris+mal
	pron	<2eri1Trizm*l>
	pos	adj.
erythrite	1.
	syl	e:ryth+rite
	pron	<i1riTrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cobalt bloom}. a pink to purple secondary mineral consisting of hydrated cobalt arsenate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: Co\3?!(AsO\4)\2.8H\2O.
erythrite	2.
	syl	e:ryth+rite
	pron	<i1riTrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {erythritol}.
erythrite	alt
	head	erythritol
	or	erythritol
	syl	e:ryth+rite
	pos	n.
erythritol	0.
	or	erythrite
	syl	e:ryth+ri+tol
	pron	<i1riTri2tol>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet crystalline compound extracted from certain algae and lichens and used in medicine to dilate the blood vessels of the heart; 1,2,3,4-butanetetrol. Formula: C\4H\1\0O\4.
erythro-	ety	from Greek eruthros red
erythroblast	0.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+blast
	pron	<i1riTr*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a nucleated cell in bone marrow that develops into an erythrocyte.
erythroblastic	sub
	head	erythroblast
	syl	e:2ryth+ro+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
erythroblastosis	1.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+blas+to+sis
	pron	<i2riTr*ubl@1st*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the abnormal presence of erythroblasts in the circulating blood.
erythroblastosis	2.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+blas+to+sis
	pron	<i2riTr*ubl@1st*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an anaemic blood disease of a fetus or newborn child, characterized by erythroblasts in the circulating blood: caused by a blood incompatibility between mother and fetus.
erythrocyte	0.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+cyte
	pron	<i1riTr*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blood cell of vertebrates that transports oxygen and carbon dioxide, combined with the red pigment haemoglobin, to and from the tissues. Also called: {red blood cell}.
erythrocytic	sub
	head	erythrocyte
	syl	e:ryth+ro+cyt+ic
	pron	<i2riTr*u?!1sitik>
	pos	adj.
erythrocytometer	0.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<i2riTr*usI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for counting the number or measuring the size of red blood cells in a sample of blood.
erythrocytometry	sub
	head	erythrocytometer
	syl	e:2ryth+ro+cy+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
erythromycin	0.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+my+cin
	pron	<i2riTr*u1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic used in treating infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria. It is obtained from the bacterium Formula: C\3\7M\6\7NO\1\3.
erythropoiesis	ety	C19: from #7erythro -#7+ Greek poi*_esis a making, from poiein to make
erythropoiesis	0.
	syl	e:ryth+ro+poi+e:sis
	pron	<i2riTr*upci1Esis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the formation of red blood cells.
erythropoietic	sub
	head	erythropoiesis
	syl	e:2ryth+ro+poi+1et+ic
	pos	adj.
Erzgebirge	0.
	syl	Erz+ge+bir+ge
	pron	German <1ertsg*2birg*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range on the border between East Germany and Czechoslovakia: formerly rich in mineral resources. Highest peak: Mount Kl*'inovec (Keilberg), 1244 m (4105 ft.). Czech name: {Kru*vsn*'e Hory}. Also called: {Ore Mountains}.
Erzurum	0.
	syl	Er+zu+rum
	pron	<1e*zurum>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Turkey: a strategic centre; scene of two major battles against Russian forces (1877 and 1916); important military base and a closed city to unofficial visitors. Pop.: 162973 (1975).
Es	0.
	syl	Es
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	einsteinium.
-es	1.
	syl	-es
	pos	suffix.
	def	variant of {-s%1} for nouns ending in postconsonantal for some nouns ending in a vowel, and nouns in with in the plural.
	exam	1	ashes;
	exam	2	heroes;
	exam	3	calves.
-es	2.
	syl	-es
	pos	suffix.
	def	variant of {-s%2} for verbs ending in postconsonantal or a vowel.
	exam	1	preaches;
	exam	2	steadies;
	exam	3	echoes.
Esaki diode	ety	named after L. Esaki, its Japanese designer
Esaki diode	0.
	syl	E:sa:ki di+ode
	pron	<i1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tunnel diode}.
Esau	0.
	syl	E:sau
	pron	<1Esc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	son of Isaac and Rebecca and twin brother of Jacob, to whom he sold his birthright (Genesis 25).
ESB	0.
	syl	ESB
	qual	abbrev for
	def	electrical stimulation of the brain.
Esbjerg	0.
	syl	Es+bjerg
	pron	Danish <1esbjer>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Denmark, in Jutland on the North Sea: Denmark's chief fishing port. Pop.: 63906 (1970).
escadrille	ety	from French: flotilla, from Spanish escuadrilla, from escuadra #7squadron 
escadrille	1.
	syl	es+ca+drille
	pron	<2esk*1dril>, French <eska1drij>
	pos	n.
	def	a French squadron of aircraft, esp. in World War I.
escadrille	2.
	syl	es+ca+drille
	pron	<2esk*1dril>, French <eska1drij>
	pos	n.
	def	a small squadron of ships.
escalade	ety	C16: from French, from Italian scalata, from scalare to mount, {#7scale %3}
escalade	1.
	syl	es+ca+lade
	pron	<2esk*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an assault by the use of ladders, esp. on a fortification.
escalade	2.
	syl	es+ca+lade
	pron	<2esk*1lAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain access to (a place) by the use of ladders.
escalader	sub
	head	escalade
	syl	es+ca+1lad+er
	pos	n.
escalate	ety	C20: back formation from #7escalator 
escalate	0.
	syl	es+ca+late
	pron	<1esk*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase or be increased in extent, intensity, or magnitude.
	exam	1	to escalate a war;
	exam	2	prices escalated because of inflation.
escalation	sub
	head	escalate
	syl	es+ca+1la+tion
escalator	ety	C20: originally a trademark
escalator	1.
	syl	es+ca+la+tor
	pron	<1esk*2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a moving staircase consisting of stair treads fixed to a conveyor belt, for transporting passengers between levels, esp. between the floors of a building.
escalator	2.
	syl	es+ca+la+tor
	pron	<1esk*2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {escalator clause}.
escalator clause	0.
	syl	es+ca+la+tor clause
	pos	n.
	def	a clause in a contract stipulating an adjustment in wages, prices, etc., in the event of specified changes in conditions, such as a large rise in the cost of living or price of raw materials. Compare {threshold agreement}.
escallonia	ety	C19: from Escallon, 18th-century Spanish traveller who discovered it
escallonia	0.
	syl	es+cal+lo+ni:a
	pron	<2esk*1l*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen shrub of the South American saxifragaceous genus with white or red flowers: cultivated for ornament.
escallop	0.
	syl	es+cal+lop
	pron	<e1skol*p>, <e1sk@l->
	pos	n. vb.
	def	another word for {scallop}.
escalope	ety	from Old French: shell
escalope	0.
	syl	es+ca+lope
	pron	<1esk*2lop>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin slice of meat, usually veal, coated with egg and breadcrumbs, fried, and served with a rich sauce.
escapade	ety	C17: from French, from Old Italian scappata, from Vulgar Latin ex?!capp*_are (unattested) to #7escape 
escapade	1.
	syl	es+ca+pade
	pron	<1esk*2pAd>, <2esk*1pAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild or exciting adventure, esp. one that is mischievous or unlawful; scrape.
escapade	2.
	syl	es+ca+pade
	pron	<1esk*2pAd>, <2esk*1pAd>
	pos	n.
	def	any lighthearted or carefree episode; prank; romp.
escape	ety	C14: from Old Northern French escaper, from Vulgar Latin excapp*_are (unattested) to escape (literally: to remove one's cloak, hence free oneself), from #7ex -%1#7+ Late Latin cappa cloak
escape	1.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get away or break free from (confinements, captors, etc.).
	exam	1	the lion escaped from the zoo.
escape	2.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manage to avoid (imminent danger, punishment, evil, etc.).
	exam	1	to escape death.
escape	3.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from; of gases, liquids, etc.
	def	to issue gradually, as from a crack or fissure; seep; leak.
	exam	1	water was escaping from the dam.
escape	4.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to elude; be forgotten by.
	exam	1	the actual figure escapes me.
escape	5.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be articu?!lated inadvertently or involuntarily.
	exam	1	a roar escaped his lips.
escape	6.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of cultivated plants
	def	to grow wild.
escape	7.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of escaping or state of having escaped.
escape	8.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	avoidance of injury, harm, etc..
	exam	1	a narrow escape.
escape	9.a.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or way of escape.
escape	9.b.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an escape route.
escape	10.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of distraction or relief, esp. from reality or boredom.
	exam	1	angling provides an escape for many city dwellers.
escape	11.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual outflow; leakage; seepage.
escape	12.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {escape valve, escape cock}. a valve that releases air, steam, etc., above a certain pressure; relief valve.
escape	13.
	syl	es+cape
	pron	<i1skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that was originally cultivated but is now growing wild.
escapable	sub
	head	escape
	syl	es+1cap+a:ble
	pos	adj.
escaper	sub
	head	escape
	syl	es+1cap+er
	pos	n.
escape clause	0.
	syl	es+cape clause
	pos	n.
	def	a clause in a contract freeing one of the parties from his obligations in certain circumstances.
escapee	0.
	syl	es+cap:ee
	pron	<i2skA1pE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has escaped, esp. an escaped prisoner.
escape hatch	0.
	syl	es+cape hatch
	pos	n.
	def	a means of escape in an emergency, esp. from a submarine.
escape mechanism	0.
	syl	es+cape mech+an+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any emotional or mental mechanism that enables a person to avoid acknowledging unpleasant or threatening realities. See also {escapism}.
escapement	1.
	syl	es+cape+ment
	pron	<i1skApm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	a mechanism consisting of an escape wheel and anchor, used in timepieces to provide periodic impulses to the pendulum or balance.
escapement	2.
	syl	es+cape+ment
	pron	<i1skApm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar mechanism that regulates movement, usually consisting of toothed wheels engaged by rocking levers.
escapement	3.
	syl	es+cape+ment
	pron	<i1skApm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an overflow channel.
escapement	4.
	syl	es+cape+ment
	pron	<i1skApm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an act or means of escaping.
escape pipe	0.
	syl	es+cape pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe for overflowing water, escaping steam, etc.
escape road	0.
	syl	es+cape road
	pos	n.
	def	a road, usually ending in a pile of sand, provided on a hill for a driver to drive into if his brakes fail or on a bend if he loses control of the turn.
escape shaft	0.
	syl	es+cape shaft
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft in a mine through which miners can escape if the regular shaft is blocked.
escape velocity	0.
	syl	es+cape ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the minimum velocity that a body must have in order to escape from the gravitational field of the earth or other celestial body.
escape wheel	0.
	syl	es+cape wheel
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	a toothed wheel that engages intermittently with a balance wheel or pendulum, causing the mechanism to oscillate and thereby moving the hands of a clock or watch. Also called: {scapewheel}.
escapism	0.
	syl	es+cap+ism
	pron	<i1skApiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an inclination to or habit of retreating from unpleasant reality, as through diversion or fantasy. &- {es+#!cap+ist}
escapologist	0.
	syl	es+ca+pol:o+gist
	pron	<2esk*1pol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainer who specializes in freeing himself from confinement. Also called: {escape artist}.
escapology	sub
	head	escapologist
	syl	es+ca+1pol+o:gy
	pos	n.
escargot	0.
	syl	es+car+got
	pron	French. <eskar1go>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of edible snail, usually eaten with a sauce made of melted butter and garlic.
escarp	ety	C17: from French escarpe; see #7scarp 
escarp	1.
	syl	es+carp
	pron	<i1ska:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	the inner side of the ditch separating besiegers and besieged. Compare {counterscarp}.
escarp	2.
	syl	es+carp
	pron	<i1ska:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for { {scarp} (sense 3)}.
escarpment	1.a.
	syl	es+carp+ment
	pron	<i1ska:pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the long continuous steep face of a ridge or plateau formed by erosion; scarp.
escarpment	1.b.
	syl	es+carp+ment
	pron	<i1ska:pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any steep slope, such as one resulting from faulting.
escarpment	2.
	syl	es+carp+ment
	pron	<i1ska:pm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep artificial slope made around a fortified place.
Escaut	0.
	syl	Es+caut
	pron	<es1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Scheldt}.
-escent	ety	via Old French from Latin -*_escent-, stem of present participial suffix of -*_escere, ending of inceptive verbs
-escent	0.
	syl	-es:cent
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	beginning to be, do, show, etc..
	exam	1	convalescent;
	exam	2	luminescent.
-escence	sub
	head	-escent
	syl	-es:cence
eschalot	ety	C18: from Old French eschalotte a little #7scallion 
eschalot	0.
	syl	esch:a+lot
	pron	<1eS*2lot>, <2eS*1lot>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {shallot}.
eschar	ety	C16: from Late Latin eschara scab, from Greek eskhara hearth, pan of hot coals (which could inflict burns); see {#7scar %1}
eschar	0.
	syl	es+char
	pron	<1eska:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry scab or slough, esp. one following a burn or cauterization of the skin.
escharotic	1.
	syl	es+cha+rot+ic
	pron	<2esk*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	capable of produc?!ing an eschar.
escharotic	2.
	syl	es+cha+rot+ic
	pron	<2esk*1rotik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a caustic or corrosive agent.
eschatology	ety	C19: from Greek eskhatos last
eschatology	0.
	syl	es+cha+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2esk*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of theology or biblical exegesis concerned with the end of the world.
eschatological	sub
	head	eschatology
	syl	es+cha+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2esk*t*1loJi?!kL>
	pos	adj.
eschatologically	sub
	head	eschatology
	syl	es+cha+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eschatologist	sub
	head	eschatology
	syl	es+cha+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
escheat	ety	C14: from Old French eschete, from escheoir to fall to the lot of, from Late Latin excadere (unattested), from Latin cadere to fall
escheat	1.
	syl	es+cheat
	pron	<is1CEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	before 1926
	def	the reversion of property to the Crown in the absence of legal heirs.
escheat	2.
	syl	es+cheat
	pron	<is1CEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	in feudal times
	def	the reversion of property to the feudal lord in the absence of legal heirs or upon outlawry of the tenant.
escheat	3.
	syl	es+cheat
	pron	<is1CEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the property so reverting.
escheat	4.
	syl	es+cheat
	pron	<is1CEt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to take (land) by escheat or (of land) to revert by escheat.
escheatable	sub
	head	escheat
	syl	es+1cheat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
escheatage	sub
	head	escheat
	syl	es+1cheat+age
	pos	n.
eschew	ety	C14: from Old French eschiver, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German skiuhan to frighten away; see {#7shy %1#7}, skew 
eschew	0.
	syl	es+chew
	pron	<is1Cu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep clear of or abstain from (something disliked, injurious, etc.); shun; avoid.
eschewal	sub
	head	eschew
	syl	es+1chew+al
	pos	n.
eschewer	sub
	head	eschew
	syl	es+1chew+er
	pos	n.
Auguste	infl
	head	Escoffier
	syl	Au:guste
	pron	<o1gyst>
	pos	n.
Escoffier	0.
	syl	Es:cof:fier
	pron	French <eskc1fjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1846-1935, French chef at the Savoy Hotel, London (1890-99).
escolar	ety	from Spanish: #7scholar ; so called from the rings round its eyes, suggestive of spectacles
escolars	infl
	head	escolar
	or	escolar
	syl	es+co+lars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
escolar	infl
	or	escolars
	syl	es+co+lar.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
escolar	0.
	syl	es+co+lar
	pron	<2esk*1la:>
	pos	n.
	def	any slender spiny-finned fish of the family of warm and tropical seas: similar and closely related to the scombroid fishes. Also called: {snake mackerel}.
Escurial	alt
	head	Escorial
	or	Escorial
	syl	Es+cu+ri:al
	pos	n.
Escorial	0.
	or	Escurial
	syl	Es+co+ri:al
	pron	<2eskori1a:l>, <e1skc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Spain, northwest of Madrid: site of an architectural complex containing a monastery, palace, and college, built by Philip II between 1563 and 1584.
escort	ety	C16: from French escorte, from Italian scorta, from scorgere to guide, from Latin corrigere to straighten; see #7correct 
escort	1.
	syl	es+cort
	pron	<1eskc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more persons, soldiers, vehicles, etc., accompanying another or others for protection or guidance or as a mark of honour.
escort	2.
	syl	es+cort
	pron	<1eskc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a man or youth who accompanies a woman or girl.
	exam	1	he was her escort for the evening.
escort	3.a.
	syl	es+cort
	pron	<1eskc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a young woman, who may be hired to accompany another for entertainment, etc.
escort	3.b.
	syl	es+cort
	pron	<1eskc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an escort agency.
escort	4.
	syl	es+cort
	pron	<is1kc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany or attend as an escort.
escribe	ety	C16 (meaning: to write out): from #7ex -%1+ Latin scribere to write
escribe	0.
	syl	e:scribe
	pron	<i1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw (a circle) so that it is tangential to one side of a triangle and to the other two sides produced.
escritoire	ety	C18: from French, from Medieval Latin script*_orium writing room in a monastery, from Latin scr*_ibere to write
escritoire	0.
	syl	es+cri+toire
	pron	<2eskri1twa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a writing desk with compartments and drawers, concealed by a hinged flap, on a chest of drawers or plain stand.
escrow	ety	C16: from Old French escroe, of Germanic origin; see #7screed, shred, scroll 
escrow	1.
	syl	es+crow
	pron	<1eskr*u>, <e1skr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	money, goods, or a written document, such as a contract bond, delivered to a third party and held by him pending fulfilment of some condition.
escrow	2.
	syl	es+crow
	pron	<1eskr*u>, <e1skr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the state or condition of being an escrow (esp. in the phrase {in escrow) . ~}
escrow	3.
	syl	es+crow
	pron	<1eskr*u>, <e1skr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	to place (a document, etc.) in escrow.
escuage	ety	C16: from Old French, from escu shield, from Latin sc*_utum 
escuage	0.
	syl	es+cu+age
	pron	<1eskjuiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	another word for {scutage}.
escudo	ety	C19: Spanish, literally: shield, from Latin sc*_utum 
escudos	infl
	head	escudo
	syl	es+cu+dos
	pron	<-d*uz>, Portuguese <-duS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	infl
	head	escudo
	syl	.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
escudo	1.
	syl	es+cu+do
	pron	<e1sku:d*u>, Portuguese <i1Skudu>, Portuguese <-duS>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Portugal, divided into 100 centavos.
escudo	2.
	syl	es+cu+do
	pron	<e1sku:d*u>, Portuguese <i1Skudu>, Portuguese <-duS>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Chile, divided into 100 centesimos.
escudo	3.
	syl	es+cu+do
	pron	<e1sku:d*u>, Portuguese <i1Skudu>, Portuguese <-duS>
	pos	n.
	def	an old Spanish silver coin worth 10 reals.
esculent	ety	C17: from Latin *_esculentus good to eat, from *_esca food, from edere to eat
esculent	1.
	syl	es+cu+lent
	pron	<1eskjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any edible substance.
esculent	2.
	syl	es+cu+lent
	pron	<1eskjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	edible.
Escurial	0.
	syl	Es+cu+ri:al
	pron	<e2skju*ri1a:l>, <e1skju*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Escorial}.
escutcheon	ety	C15: from Old Northern French escuchon, ultimately from Latin sc*_utum shield
escutcheon	1.
	syl	es+cutch+eon
	pron	<i1sk^C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shield, esp. a heraldic one that displays a coat of arms.
escutcheon	2.
	syl	es+cutch+eon
	pron	<i1sk^C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {escutcheon plate}. a plate or shield that surrounds a keyhole, door handle, light switch, etc., esp. an ornamental one protecting a door or wall surface.
escutcheon	3.
	syl	es+cutch+eon
	pron	<i1sk^C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the place on the stern or transom of a vessel where the name is shown.
blot on one's escutcheon	4.
	head	escutcheon
	syl	blot on one's escutcheon.
	def	a stain on one's honour.
escutcheoned	sub
	head	escutcheon
	syl	es+1cutch+eoned
	pos	adj.
Esd	0.
	syl	Esd.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Esdras.
Esdraelon	0.
	syl	Es+dra+e:lon
	pron	<2esdrA1Elon>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain in N Israel, east of Mount Carmel. Also called: (Plain of) {Jezreel}.
Esdras	1.
	syl	Es:dras
	pron	<1ezdr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two books of the Apocrypha, {I} and {II Esdras}, called {III} and {IV Esdras} in the Douay Bible.
Esdras	2.
	syl	Es:dras
	pron	<1ezdr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two books of the Douay Bible Old Testament, {I} and {II Esdras}, corresponding to the books of Ezra and Nehemiah in the Authorized Version.
ESE	0.
	syl	ESE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	east-southeast.
-ese	0.
	syl	-ese
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and nouns.
	def	indicating place of origin, language, or style.
	exam	1	Cantonese;
	exam	2	Japanese;
	exam	3	journalese.
esemplastic	ety	C19 (first used by Samuel Taylor Coleridge): from Greek es, eis into+ em, from hen, neuter of heis one+-#7plastic 
esemplastic	0.
	syl	es+em+plas+tic
	pron	<2esem1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literature.
	def	making into one; unifying.
eserine	ety	C19: eser-, of African origin+-#7ine %2
eserine	0.
	syl	es+er+ine
	pron	<1es*rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {physostigmine}.
Esfahan	0.
	syl	E*,s+fa+han
	pron	<2eSf*1ha:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Isfahan}.
Esher	0.
	syl	E:sher
	pron	<1ES*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in NE Surrey near London: racecourse. Pop.: 64186 (1971).
esker	ety	C19: from Old Irish escir ridge
eskar	alt
	head	esker
	or	esker
	syl	es+kar
	pron	<1eska:>, <-k*>
	pos	n.
esker	0.
	or	eskar
	syl	es+ker
	pron	<1esk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long winding ridge of gravel, sand, etc., originally deposited by a meltwater stream running under a glacier. Also called: {os}.
Eskilstuna	0.
	syl	E:skils+tu+na
	pron	Swedish <1eskilstu:na>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SE Sweden. Pop.: 94076 (1970).
Eskimo	ety	C18 Esquimawes: related to Abnaki esquimantsic eaters of raw flesh
Eskimos	infl
	head	Eskimo
	or	Eskimo
	syl	Es+ki+mos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Eskimo	infl
	or	Eskimos
	syl	Es+ki+mo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Eskimo	1.
	syl	Es+ki+mo
	pron	<1eski2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of peoples inhabiting N Canada, Greenland, Alaska, and E Siberia, having a material culture adapted to an extremely cold climate.
Eskimo	2.
	syl	Es+ki+mo
	pron	<1eski2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples.
Eskimo	3.
	syl	Es+ki+mo
	pron	<1eski2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages that includes Eskimo and Aleut.
Eskimo	4.
	syl	Es+ki+mo
	pron	<1eski2m*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of the Eskimos.
Eskimo	xref
	syl	Es+ki+mo
	pron	<1eski2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Former spelling: {Esquimau}.
Eskimo dog	0.
	syl	Es+ki+mo dog
	pos	n.
	def	a large powerful breed of sled dog with a long thick coat and curled tail.
Eskisehir	0.
	syl	Es+ki+*,se:hir
	pron	Turkish <es1kiSe2hir>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW Turkey: founded around hot springs in Byzantine times. Pop.: 259952 (1975).
Esky	ety	C20: from E#7skimo , alluding to the Eskimos' cold habitat
Eskies	infl
	head	Esky
	syl	Es:kies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Esky	0.
	syl	Es:ky
	pron	<1eski>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. trademark.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a portable insulated container for keeping food and drink cool.
ESN	0.
	syl	E.S.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	educationally subnormal; used to designate a person of limited intelligence who needs special schooling.
esophagi	infl
	head	esophagus
	or	esophaguses
	syl	e:soph:a+gi
	pron	<-2JI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
esophaguses	infl
	head	esophagus
	or	esophagi
	syl	e:soph:a+gus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
esophagus	0.
	syl	e:soph:a+gus
	pron	<i:1sof*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {oesophagus}.
esophageal	sub
	head	esophagus
	syl	e:soph:a+ge:al
	pron	<i:2sof*1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
esoteric	ety	C17: from Greek es*_oterikos, from es*_oter*_o inner
esoteric	1.
	syl	es:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2es*u1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricted to or intended for an enlightened or initiated minority, esp. because of abstruseness or obscurity.
	exam	1	an esoteric cult.
esoteric	2.
	syl	es:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2es*u1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand; abstruse.
	exam	1	an esoteric statement.
esoteric	3.
	syl	es:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2es*u1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not openly admitted; private.
	exam	1	esoteric aims.
esoterically	sub
	head	esoteric
	syl	es:o+1ter:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
esotericism	sub
	head	esoteric
	syl	es:o+1ter:i+2cism
	pos	n.
ESP	0.
	syl	E.S.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	extrasensory perception.
esp	0.
	syl	esp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	especially.
espadrille	ety	C19: from French, from Proven*,cal espardilho, diminutive of espart #7esparto ; so called from the use of esparto for the soles of such shoes
espadrille	0.
	syl	es+pa+drille
	pron	<2esp*1dril>
	pos	n.
	def	a light shoe with a canvas upper, esp. with a braided cord sole.
espalier	ety	C17: from French: trellis, from Old Italian: shoulder supports, from spalla shoulder, from Late Latin #7spatula 
espalier	1.
	syl	es+pal+ier
	pron	<i1sp@lj*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental shrub or fruit tree that has been trained to grow flat, as against a wall.
espalier	2.
	syl	es+pal+ier
	pron	<i1sp@lj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the trellis, framework, or arrangement of stakes on which such plants are trained.
espalier	3.
	syl	es+pal+ier
	pron	<i1sp@lj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the method used to produce such plants.
espalier	4.
	syl	es+pal+ier
	pron	<i1sp@lj*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to train (a plant) on an espalier.
Espana	0.
	syl	Es+pa+*~na
	pron	<As1pa$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Spain}.
esparto	ety	C18: from Spanish, via Latin from Greek sparton rope made of rushes, from spartos a kind of rush
esparto grass	alt
	head	esparto
	or	esparto
	syl	es+par+to grass
	pron	<e1spa:t*u>
	pos	n.
espartos	infl
	head	esparto
	syl	es+par+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
esparto	0.
	or	esparto grass
	syl	es+par+to
	pron	<e1spa:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses, esp. of S Europe and N Africa, that yield a fibre used to make ropes, mats, etc.
especial	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin speci*_alis individual; see #7special  &- es+#!pe+cial+ly adv. #e Usage. Especial and especially have a more limited use than special and specially. Special is always used in preference to especial when the sense is one of being out of the ordinary: a special lesson; he has been specially trained. Special is also used when something is referred to as being for a particular purpose: the word was specially underlined for you. Where an idea of preeminence or individuality is involved, either especial or special may be used: he is my especial (or special) friend; he is especially (or specially) good at his job. In informal English, however, special is usually preferred in all contexts.
especial	1.
	syl	es+pe+cial
	pron	<i1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unusual; notable; exceptional.
	exam	1	he paid especial attention to her that evening.
especial	2.
	syl	es+pe+cial
	pron	<i1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	applying to one person or thing in particular; not general; specific; peculiar.
	exam	1	he had an especial dislike of relatives.
esperance	ety	C15: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin sperantia (unattested), from Latin sp*_er*_are to hope, from sp*_es hope
esperance	0.
	syl	es+per+ance
	pron	<1esp*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	hope or expectation.
Esperanto	ety	C19: literally: the one who hopes, pseudonym of Dr. L. L. Zamenhof (1859-1917), Polish philologist who invented it &- @!Es+pe+#!ran+tist n., adj.
Esperanto	0.
	syl	Es+pe+ran+to
	pron	<2esp*1r@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial language based on words common to the chief European languages, invented in 1887.
espial	1.
	syl	es+pi:al
	pron	<i1spI*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act or fact of being seen or discovered.
espial	2.
	syl	es+pi:al
	pron	<i1spI*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of noticing.
espial	3.
	syl	es+pi:al
	pron	<i1spI*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of spying upon; secret observation.
espionage	ety	C18: from French espionnage, from espionner to spy, from espion spy, from Old Italian spione, of Germanic origin; compare German sp*"ahen to #7spy 
espionage	1.
	syl	es+pi:o+nage
	pron	<2espi*1na:Z>, <1espi*2na:Z>, <1espi*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the systematic use of spies to obtain secret information, esp. by governments to discover military or political secrets.
espionage	2.
	syl	es+pi:o+nage
	pron	<2espi*1na:Z>, <1espi*2na:Z>, <1espi*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of spying.
Esp'irito Santo	0.
	syl	Es+p*'i+ri+to San+to
	pron	Portuguese <is1piritu> <1s*ntu>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E Brazil, on the Atlantic: swampy coastal plain with mountains in the west; heavily forested. Capital: Vit*'oria. Pop.: 1599333 (1970). Area: 45597 sq. km (17782 sq. miles).
Esp'iritu Santo	0.
	syl	Es+p*'i+ri+tu San+to
	pron	<es1piritu:> <1s@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW Pacific: the largest and westernmost of the New Hebrides Islands. Area: 4856 sq. km (1875 sq. miles).
esplanade	ety	C17: from French, from Old Italian spianata, from spianare to make level, from Latin expl*_an*_are; see #7explain 
esplanade	1.
	syl	es+pla+nade
	pron	<2espl*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a long open level stretch of ground for walking along, esp. beside the sea shore. Compare { {promenade} (sense 1)}.
esplanade	2.
	syl	es+pla+nade
	pron	<2espl*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an open area in front of a fortified place, in which attackers are exposed to the defenders' fire.
Espoo	0.
	syl	Es+poo
	pron	Finnish <1espo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Finland. Pop.: 110107 (1973 est.).
espousal	1.
	syl	es+pous+al
	pron	<i1spauzL>
	pos	n.
	def	adoption or support.
	exam	1	an espousal of new beliefs.
espousal	2.
	syl	es+pous+al
	pron	<i1spauzL>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a marriage or betrothal ceremony.
espouse	ety	C15: from Old French espouser, from Latin sp*_ons*_are to affiance, espouse
espouse	1.
	syl	es+pouse
	pron	<i1spauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adopt or give support to (a cause, ideal, etc.).
	exam	1	to espouse socialism.
espouse	2.
	syl	es+pouse
	pron	<i1spauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Archaic. esp. of a man
	def	to take as spouse; marry.
espouser	sub
	head	espouse
	syl	es+1pous+er
	pos	n.
espresso	ety	Italian, short for caff*`e espresso, literally: pressed coffee
espressos	infl
	head	espresso
	syl	es+pres+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
espresso	1.
	syl	es+pres+so
	pron	<e1spres*u>
	pos	n.
	def	strong coffee made by forcing steam or boiling water through ground coffee beans.
espresso	2.
	syl	es+pres+so
	pron	<e1spres*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for making coffee in this way.
esprit	ety	C16: from French, from Latin sp*_iritus a breathing, #7spirit 
esprit	0.
	syl	es+prit
	pron	<e1sprE>
	pos	n.
	def	spirit and liveliness, esp. in wit.
esprit de corps	0.
	syl	es+prit de corps
	pron	<e1sprE> <d*> <1kc:>, French <esprid> <1kc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	consciousness of and pride in belonging to a particular group; the sense of shared purpose and fellowship.
espy	ety	C14: from Old French espier to #7spy, of Germanic origin
espies	infl
	head	espy
	syl	es:pies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
espying	infl
	head	espy
	syl	es:py+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
espied	infl
	head	espy
	syl	es:pied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
espy	0.
	syl	es:py
	pron	<i1spI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch sight of or perceive (something distant or previously unnoticed); detect.
	exam	1	to espy a ship on the horizon.
espier	sub
	head	espy
	syl	es+1pi+er
	pos	n.
Esq	0.
	syl	Esq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	esquire: used esp. in correspondence.
-esque	ety	via French from Italian -esco, of Germanic origin; compare -#7ish 
-esque	0.
	syl	-esque
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	indicating a specified character, manner, style, or resemblance.
	exam	1	picturesque;
	exam	2	Romanesque;
	exam	3	statuesque;
	exam	4	Chaplinesque.
Esquiline	0.
	syl	Es+qui+line
	pron	<1eskw*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
Esquimaus	infl
	head	Esquimau
	or	Esquimau
	syl	Es+qui+maus
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Esquimau	infl
	or	Esquimaus
	syl	Es+qui+mau
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Esquimau	0.
	syl	Es+qui+mau
	pron	<1eski2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a former spelling of {Eskimo}.
esquire	ety	C15: from Old French escuier, from Late Latin sc*_ut*_arius shield bearer, from Latin sc*_utum shield
esquire	1.
	syl	es+quire
	pron	<i1skwI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a title of respect, usually abbreviated placed after a man's name.
esquire	2.
	syl	es+quire
	pron	<i1skwI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	the attendant and shield bearer of a knight, subsequently often knighted himself.
esquire	3.
	syl	es+quire
	pron	<i1skwI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a male escort.
esquire	4.
	syl	es+quire
	pron	<i1skwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to escort (a woman).
ESR	0.
	syl	ESR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electron spin resonance.
ESRO	0.
	syl	ESRO
	pron	<1ezr*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	European Space Research Organization.
-ess	ety	via Old French from Late Latin -issa, from Greek
-ess	0.
	syl	-ess
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a female.
	exam	1	actress;
	exam	2	lioness.
Essaouira	0.
	syl	Es+sa+oui+ra
	pron	<2es*1wi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Morocco on the Atlantic. Pop.: 30061 (1971). Former name (until 1956): {Mogador}.
essay	ety	C15: from Old French essaier to attempt, from essai an attempt, from Late Latin exagium a weighing, from Latin agere to do, compel, influenced by exigere to investigate
essay	1.
	syl	es+say
	pron	<1esA>, <defs> <2,3> <also> <e1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a short literary composition dealing with a subject analytically or specula?!tively.
essay	2.
	syl	es+say
	pron	<1esA>, <defs> <2,3> <also> <e1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempt or endeavour; effort.
essay	3.
	syl	es+say
	pron	<1esA>, <defs> <2,3> <also> <e1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a test or trial.
essay	4.
	syl	es+say
	pron	<e1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt or endeavour; try.
essay	5.
	syl	es+say
	pron	<e1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to test or try out.
essayist	0.
	syl	es+say+ist
	pron	<1esAist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes essays.
Essen	0.
	syl	Es+sen
	pron	German <1esN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: the leading industrial centre of the Ruhr, with extensive iron and steel factories. Pop.: 674000 (1974 est.).
essence	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin essentia, from Latin: the being (of something), from esse to be
essence	1.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic or intrinsic feature of a thing, which determines its identity; fundamental nature.
essence	2.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the most distinctive element of a thing.
	exam	1	the essence of a problem.
essence	3.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfect or complete form of something, esp. a person who typifies an abstract quality.
	exam	1	he was the essence of gentility.
essence	4.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the unchanging inward nature of something as opposed to its attributes and existence.
essence	5.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	an immaterial or spiritual entity.
essence	6.a.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the constituent of a plant, usually an oil, alkaloid, or glycoside, that determines its chemical or pharmacological properties.
essence	6.b.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic solution of such a substance.
essence	7.
	syl	es+sence
	pron	<1esNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {perfume}.
Essene	0.
	syl	Es+sene
	pron	<1esEn>, <e1sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a member of an ascetic sect that flourished in Palestine from the second century #7b.c. to the second century #7a.d., living in strictly organized communities.
Essenian	sub
	head	Essene
	or	Essenic
	syl	Es+se+ni:an
	pron	<e1sEni*n>
	pos	adj.
Essenic	sub
	head	Essene
	or	Essenian
	syl	Es+sen+ic
	pron	<e1senik>
	pos	adj.
essential	1.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	vitally important; absolutely necessary.
essential	2.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	basic; fundamental.
	exam	1	the essential feature.
essential	3.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely realized; absolute; perfect.
	exam	1	essential beauty.
essential	4.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biochem. of an amino acid
	def	necessary for the normal growth of an organism but not synthesized by the organism.
essential	5.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from or relating to an extract of a plant, drug, etc..
	exam	1	an essential oil.
essential	6.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting or relating to a note that belongs to the fundamental harmony of a chord or piece.
essential	7.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something fundamental or indispensable.
	exam	1	a sharp eye is an essential for a printer.
essential	8.
	syl	es+sen+tial
	pron	<i1senS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an essential note.
essentiality	sub
	head	essential
	or	essentialness
	syl	es+sen+ti:al+i:ty
	pron	<i2senSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
essentialness	sub
	head	essential
	or	essentiality
	syl	es+1sen+tial+ness
	pos	n.
essentially	sub
	head	essential
	syl	es+1sen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
essentialism	1.
	syl	es+sen+tial+ism
	pron	<i1senS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that material objects have an essence that is distinguishable from their perceivable attributes and their existence.
essentialism	2.
	syl	es+sen+tial+ism
	pron	<i1senS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that education should concentrate on teaching basic skills and encouraging intellectual self-discipline.
essentialist	sub
	head	essentialism
	syl	es+1sen+tial+ist
	pos	n.
essential oil	0.
	syl	es+sen+tial oil
	pos	n.
	def	any of various volatile organic oils present in plants, usually containing terpenes and esters and having the odour or flavour of the plant from which they are extracted: used in flavouring and perfumery. Compare {fixed oil}. See also {oleoresin}.
Essequibo	0.
	syl	Es+se:qui+bo
	pron	<2esi1kwEb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Guyana, rising near the Brazilian border and flowing north to the Atlantic: drains over half of Guyana. Length: 1014 km (630 miles).
Essex	H1.1.
	syl	Es+sex
	pron	<1esiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE England, on the North Sea and the Thames estuary. Administrative centre: Chelmsford. Pop.: 1426200 (1976 est.). Area: 3957 sq. km (1528 sq. miles).
Essex	H1.2.
	syl	Es+sex
	pron	<1esiks>
	pos	n.
	def	an Anglo-Saxon kingdom that in the early 7th century #7a.d. comprised the modern county of Essex and much of Hertfordshire and Surrey. By the late 8th century, Essex had become a dependency of the kingdom of Mercia.
Earl of	infl
	head	Essex
	syl	Earl of
	pos	n.
Essex	H2.0.
	syl	Es:sex
	pron	<1esiks>
	pos	n.
	def	title of ??1566-1601, English soldier and favourite of Queen Elizabeth I; executed for treason.
essonite	0.
	syl	es+so+nite
	pron	<1es*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hessonite}.
Essonne	0.
	syl	Es+sonne
	pron	French <e1scn>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, south of Paris in *^Ile-de-France region: formed in 1964. Capital: Ivry. Pop.: 932619 (1975). Area: 1811 sq. km (706 sq. miles).
EST	1.
	syl	E.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Eastern Standard Time.
EST	2.
	syl	E.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	electric-shock treatment.
est	1.
	syl	est.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {estab}. established.
est	2.
	syl	est.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Law.
	def	estate.
est	3.
	syl	est.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	estimate(d).
est	4.
	syl	est.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	estuary.
-est	ety	Old English -est, -ost 
-est	H1.0.
	syl	-est
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the superlative degree of adjectives and adverbs.
	exam	1	shortest;
	exam	2	fastest.
-est	ety	Old English -est, -ast 
-st	alt
	head	-est
	or	-est
	syl	-st
	pos	suffix.
-est	H2.0.
	or	-st
	syl	-est
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the archaic second person singular present and past indicative tense of verbs.
	exam	1	thou goest;
	exam	2	thou hadst.
establish	ety	C14: from Old French establir, from Latin stabil*_ire to make firm, from stabilis {#7stable %2}
establish	1.
	syl	es+tab+lish
	pron	<i1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make secure or permanent in a certain place, condition, job, etc..
	exam	1	to establish one's usefulness;
	exam	2	to establish a house.
establish	2.
	syl	es+tab+lish
	pron	<i1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create or set up (an organi?!zation, etc.) on or as if on a permanent basis.
	exam	1	to establish a company.
establish	3.
	syl	es+tab+lish
	pron	<i1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove correct or free from doubt; validate.
	exam	1	to establish a fact.
establish	4.
	syl	es+tab+lish
	pron	<i1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a principle, theory, etc.) to be widely or permanently accepted.
	exam	1	to establish a precedent.
establish	5.
	syl	es+tab+lish
	pron	<i1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (a Church) the status of a national institution.
establish	6.
	syl	es+tab+lish
	pron	<i1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to make winners of (the remaining cards of a suit) by forcing out opponents' top cards.
establisher	sub
	head	establish
	syl	es+1tab+lish+er
	pos	n.
Established Church	0.
	syl	Es+tab+lished Church
	pos	n.
	def	a Church that is officially recognized as a national institution, esp. the Church of England.
establishment	1.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of establishing or state of being established.
establishment	2.a.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a business organization or other large institution.
establishment	2.b.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where a business is carried on.
establishment	3.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the staff and equipment of a commercial or other organization.
establishment	4.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any large organization, institution, or system.
establishment	5.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a household or place of residence.
establishment	6.
	syl	es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of employees or servants.
the	infl
	head	Establishment
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Establishment	0.
	syl	Es+tab+lish+ment
	pron	<i1st@bliSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or class of people having institutional authority within a society, esp. those who control the civil service, the government, the armed forces, and the Church: usually identified with a conservative outlook.
establishmentarian	1.
	syl	es+tab+lish+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<i2st@bliSm*n1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denot?!ing or relating to an Established Church, esp. the Church of England.
establishmentarian	2.
	syl	es+tab+lish+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<i2st@bliSm*n1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the principle of a Church being officially recognized as a national institution.
establishmentarian	3.
	syl	es+tab+lish+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<i2st@bliSm*n1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an upholder of this principle, esp. as applied to the Church of England.
establishmentarianism	sub
	head	establishmentarian
	syl	es+2tab+lish+men+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
estaminet	ety	C19: from French, perhaps from Walloon dialect staminet manger
estaminet	0.
	syl	es+ta+mi+net
	pron	French. <estami1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a small caf*'e, bar, or bistro, esp. a shabby one.
estancia	ety	C18: from American Spanish, from Spanish: dwelling, from Vulgar Latin stantia (unattested) a remaining, from Latin st*_are to stand
estancia	0.
	syl	es+tan+ci:a
	pron	<i1st@nsi*>, Spanish <A1stanTja>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spanish America
	def	a large estate or cattle ranch.
estate	ety	C13: from Old French estat, from Latin status condition, #7state 
estate	1.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large piece of landed property, esp. in the country.
estate	2.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a large area of property development, esp. of new houses or ({trading estate}) of factories.
estate	3.a.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	property or possessions.
estate	3.b.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the nature of interest that a person has in land or other property, esp. in relation to the right of others.
estate	3.c.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the total extent of the real and personal property of a deceased person or bankrupt.
estate	4.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {estate of the realm}. an order or class of persons in a political community, regarded collectively as a part of the body politic: usually regarded as being the lords temporal (peers), lords spiritual and commons. See also {States General, fourth estate}.
estate	5.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	state, period, or position in life, esp. with regard to wealth or social standing.
	exam	1	youth's estate;
	exam	2	a poor man's estate.
estate	6.
	syl	es+tate
	pron	<i1stAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pomp; ceremony; grandeur.
estate agent	1.
	syl	es+tate a:gent
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an agent concerned with the valuation, management, lease, and sale of property. Usual U.S. name: {realtor}.
estate agent	2.
	syl	es+tate a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	the administrator of a large landed property, acting on behalf of its owner; estate manager.
estate car	0.
	syl	es+tate car
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a car with a comparatively long body containing a large carrying space, reached through a rear door: usually the back seats can be folded forward to increase the carrying space. Also called (esp. U.S.): {station wagon}.
estate duty	0.
	syl	es+tate du:ty
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {death duty}.
Estates General	0.
	syl	Es+tates Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	See {States General}.
Este	0.
	syl	Es:te
	pron	<1este>
	pos	n.
	def	a noble family of Italy founded by Alberto Azzo II (996-1097), who was invested with the town of Este in NE Italy as a fief of the Holy Roman Empire. The family governed Ferrara (13th-16th centuries), Modena, and Reggio (13th-18th centuries).
esteem	ety	C15: from Old French estimer, from Latin aestim*_are #7estimate 
esteem	1.
	syl	es+teem
	pron	<i1stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have great respect or high regard for.
	exam	1	to esteem a colleague.
esteem	2.
	syl	es+teem
	pron	<i1stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to judge or consider; deem.
	exam	1	to esteem an idea improper.
esteem	3.
	syl	es+teem
	pron	<i1stEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	high regard or respect; good opinion.
esteem	4.
	syl	es+teem
	pron	<i1stEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	judgment; opinion.
ester	ety	C19: from German, probably a contraction of Essig*"ather acetic ether, from essig vinegar (ultimately from Latin ac*_etum) +*"ather #7ether 
ester	0.
	syl	es+ter
	pron	<1est*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of compounds produced by reaction between acids and alcohols with the elimination of water. Esters with low molecular weights, such as ethyl acetate, are usually volatile fragrant liquids; fats are solid esters.
esterase	0.
	syl	es+ter+ase
	pron	<1est*2rAs>, <-2rAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse esters into alcohols and acids.
esterifies	infl
	head	esterify
	syl	es+ter:i+fies
	pos	vb.
esterifying	infl
	head	esterify
	syl	es+ter:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
esterified	infl
	head	esterify
	syl	es+ter:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
esterify	0.
	syl	es+ter:i+fy
	pron	<e1ster*2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to change or cause to change into an ester.
esterification	sub
	head	esterify
	syl	es+2ter:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
Esth	0.
	syl	Esth.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Esther.
Esther	1.
	syl	Es:ther
	pron	<1est*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a beautiful Jewess who became queen of Persia and saved her people from massacre.
Esther	2.
	syl	Es:ther
	pron	<1est*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book in which this episode is recounted.
esthesia	0.
	syl	es+the:si:a
	pron	<Es1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {aesthesia}.
esthete	0.
	syl	es+thete
	pron	<1EsTEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {aesthete}.
esthetic	sub
	head	esthete
	or	esthetical
	syl	es+thet+ic
	pron	<es1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
esthetical	sub
	head	esthete
	or	esthetic
	syl	es+1thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
esthetically	sub
	head	esthete
	syl	es+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
esthetician	sub
	head	esthete
	syl	es+the:ti+cian
	pron	<2EsTi1tiS*n>
estheticism	sub
	head	esthete
	syl	es:1thet:i+2cism
	pos	n.
esthetics	sub
	head	esthete
	syl	es+1thet+ics
	pos	n.
Esthonia	0.
	syl	Es+tho+ni:a
	pron	<e1st*uni*>, <e1sT*u->
	pos	n.
	def	See {Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic}.
'Etienne	alt
	head	Estienne
	or	Estienne
	syl	*'E:tienne
	pron	French <A1tjen>
	pos	n.
Estienne	0.
	or	'Etienne
	syl	Es:tienne
	pron	French <A1tjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of French printers, scholars, and dealers in books, including {Hen@.ri} (?~a#!ri), ??1460-1520, who founded the printing business in Paris, his son {Ro@.bert} (r@$#!b$e$:r), 1503-59, and his grandson {Hen@.ri}, 1528-98.
estimable	1.
	syl	es+ti+ma:ble
	pron	<1estim*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of respect; deserving of admiration.
	exam	1	my estimable companion.
estimable	2.
	syl	es+ti+ma:ble
	pron	<1estim*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of amounts, numbers, etc.
	def	capable of being calculated.
estimableness	sub
	head	estimable
	syl	es+ti+ma:ble+ness
	pos	n.
estimably	sub
	head	estimable
	syl	es+ti+ma:bly
	pos	adv.
estimate	ety	C16: from Latin aestim*_are to assess the worth of, of obscure origin
estimate	1.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form an approximate idea of (distance, size, cost, etc.); calculate roughly; gauge.
estimate	2.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to form an opinion about; judge.
	exam	1	to estimate one's chances.
estimate	3.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to submit (an approximate price) for (a job) to a prospective client.
estimate	4.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to derive a statistical estimate for (a population parameter).
estimate	5.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1estimit>
	pos	n.
	def	an approximate calculation.
estimate	6.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1estimit>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement indicating the likely charge for or cost of certain work.
estimate	7.
	syl	es+ti+mate
	pron	<1estimit>
	pos	n.
	def	a judgment; appraisal; opinion.
estimator	sub
	head	estimate
	syl	es+ti+2ma+tor
	pos	n.
estimative	sub
	head	estimate
	syl	es+ti+ma+tive
	pos	adj.
estimation	1.
	syl	es+ti+ma+tion
	pron	<2esti1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a considered opinion; judgment.
	exam	1	what is your estimation of the situation??
estimation	2.
	syl	es+ti+ma+tion
	pron	<2esti1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	esteem; respect.
estimation	3.
	syl	es+ti+ma+tion
	pron	<2esti1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of estimating.
estipulate	0.
	syl	e:stip:u+late
	pron	<i1stipjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {ex?!stipulate}.
estival	0.
	syl	es+ti+val
	pron	<E1stIvL>, <1esti->
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {aestival}.
estivate	0.
	syl	es+ti+vate
	pron	<1Esti2vAt>, <1es->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {aestivate}.
estivator	sub
	head	estivate
	syl	es+ti+2va+tor
	pos	n.
estivation	0.
	syl	es+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2Esti1vAS*n>, <2es->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {aestivation}.
Esthonian	alt
	head	Estonian
	or	Estonian
	syl	Es+tho+ni:an
	pron	<e1st*uni*n>, <e1s$T*u->
	pos	adj.
Estonian	1.
	or	Esthonian
	syl	Es+to+ni:an
	pron	<e1st*uni*n>, <e1s$T*u->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Estonian SSR, its people, or their language.
Estonian	2.
	or	Esthonian
	syl	Es+to+ni:an
	pron	<e1st*uni*n>, <e1s$T*u->
	pos	n.
	def	an official language of the Estonian SSR, along with Russian: belongs to the Finno-Ugric family.
Estonian	3.
	or	Esthonian
	syl	Es+to+ni:an
	pron	<e1st*uni*n>, <e1s$T*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Estonia.
Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Es+to+ni:an So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of the W Soviet Union, on the Gulf of Finland and the Baltic: low-lying with many lakes and forests. As {Es+to+ni@.a} or {Es+tho+ni@.a} it was under Scandinavian and Teutonic rule from the 13th century to 1721, when it passed to Russia: it was an independent republic from 1920 to 1940, when it was annexed by the Soviet Union. Capital: Tallinn. Pop.: 1356079 (1970). Area: 45100 sq. km (17410 sq. miles).
estop	ety	C15: from Old French estoper to plug, ultimately from Latin stuppa tow; see #7stop 
estops	infl
	head	estop
	syl	es+tops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
estopping	infl
	head	estop
	syl	es+top+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
estopped	infl
	head	estop
	syl	es+topped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
estop	1.
	syl	es+top
	pron	<i1stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to preclude by estoppel.
estop	2.
	syl	es+top
	pron	<i1stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stop.
estoppage	sub
	head	estop
	syl	es+1top+page
	pos	n.
estoppel	ety	C16: from Old French estoupail plug, from estoper to stop up; see #7estop 
estoppel	0.
	syl	es+top+pel
	pron	<i1stopL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a rule of evidence whereby a person is precluded from denying the truth of a statement of facts he has previously asserted. See also {conclusion}.
estovers	ety	C15: from Anglo-French, plural of estover, n. use of Old French estovoir to be necessary, from Latin est opus there is need
estovers	0.
	syl	es+to+vers
	pron	<e1st*uv*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	necessaries allowed by law to tenant of land, esp. wood for fuel and repairs.
estrade	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish estrado carpeted floor, from Latin: #7stratum 
estrade	0.
	syl	es+trade
	pron	<is1tra:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dais or raised platform.
estradiol	0.
	syl	es+tra+di+ol
	pron	<2estr*1dIol>, <2Estr*->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {oestradiol}.
estragon	0.
	syl	es+tra+gon
	pron	<1estr*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tarragon}.
estrange	ety	C15: from Old French estranger, from Late Latin extr*_ane*_are to treat as a stranger, from Latin extr*_aneus foreign; see #7strange 
estrange	0.
	syl	es+trange
	pron	<i1strAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to antagonize or lose the affection of (someone previously friendly); alienate.
estrangement	sub
	head	estrange
	syl	es+1trange+ment
	pos	n.
estranger	sub
	head	estrange
	syl	es+1trang+er
	pos	n.
estray	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from Old French estraier to #7stray 
estray	0.
	syl	es+tray
	pron	<i1strA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a stray domestic animal of unknown ownership.
estreat	ety	C14: from Old French estraite, femi?!nine of estrait extracted, from estraire to #7extract 
estreat	1.
	syl	es+treat
	pron	<i1strEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a true copy of or extract from a court record.
estreat	2.
	syl	es+treat
	pron	<i1strEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to enforce (a recognizance that has been forfeited) by sending an extract of the court record to the proper authority.
Estremadura	1.
	syl	Es+tre+ma+du+ra
	pron	Portuguese <2iStr*m*1dur*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W Spain: arid and sparsely populated except in the valleys of the Tagus and Guadiana Rivers. Area: 41593 sq. km (16059 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Extremadura}.
Estremadura	2.
	syl	Es+tre+ma+du+ra
	pron	Portuguese <2iStr*m*1dur*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province in Portugal around Lisbon. Pop.: 1600000 (1970 est.). Area: 5348 sq. km (2065 sq. miles).
estrin	0.
	syl	es+trin
	pron	<1estrin>, <1Estrin>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {oestrin}.
estriol	0.
	syl	es+tri+ol
	pron	<1estri2ol>, <1Estri->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {oestriol}.
estrogen	0.
	syl	es+tro+gen
	pron	<1estr*J*n>, <1Estr*->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {oestrogen}.
estrogenic	sub
	head	estrogen
	syl	es+tro+gen+ic
	pron	<2estr*1Jenik>, <2Estr*->
	pos	adj.
estrogenically	sub
	head	estrogen
	syl	es+tro+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
estrone	0.
	syl	es+trone
	pron	<1estr*un>, <1Estr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {oestrone}.
estrus	0.
	syl	es+trus
	pron	<1estr*s>, <1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {oestrus}.
estrous	sub
	head	estrus
	syl	es+trous
	pos	adj.
estuarine	1.
	syl	es+tu:a+rine
	pron	<1estju*2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or deposited in an estuary.
	exam	1	estuarine muds.
estuarine	2.
	syl	es+tu:a+rine
	pron	<1estju*2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing in, inhabiting, or found in an estuary.
	exam	1	an estuarine fauna.
estuary	ety	C16: from Latin aestu*_arium marsh, channel, from aestus tide, billowing movement, related to aest*_as summer
estuaries	infl
	head	estuary
	syl	es+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
estuary	1.
	syl	es+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1estju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the widening channel of a river where it nears the sea, with a mixing of fresh water and salt (tidal) water.
estuary	2.
	syl	es+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1estju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the sea.
estuarial	sub
	head	estuary
	syl	es+tu+ar+i:al
	pron	<2estju?!1e*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
ESU	alt
	head	esu
	or	esu
	syl	E.S.U.
esu	0.
	or	ESU
	syl	e.s.u.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electrostatic unit.
esurient	ety	C17: from Latin *_esur*_ire to be hungry, from edere to eat
esurient	0.
	syl	e:su+ri+ent
	pron	<i1sju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	greedy; voracious.
esurience	sub
	head	esurient
	or	esuriency
	syl	e:1su+ri+ence
	pos	n.
esuriency	sub
	head	esurient
	or	esurience
	syl	e:1su+ri+en+cy
	pos	n.
esuriently	sub
	head	esurient
	syl	e:1su+ri+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
Et	0.
	syl	Et
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	ethyl.
-et	ety	from Old French -et, -ete 
-et	0.
	syl	-et
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	small or lesser.
	exam	1	islet;
	exam	2	baronet.
eta	ety	Greek, of Phoenician origin; compare Hebrew #7heth 
eta	H1.0.
	syl	e:ta
	pron	<1Et*>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh letter in the Greek alphabet (#GH, #Gh), a long vowel sound, transliterated as or
eta	ety	Japanese
eta	H2.0.
	syl	e:ta
	pron	<1At*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	or {e@.tas}. (in Japan, formerly) a member of a class of outcasts who did menial and dirty tasks.
ETA	0.
	syl	E.T.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	estimated time of arrival.
etaerio	ety	C19: from French etairion, from Greek hetaireia association
etaerio	0.
	syl	e:tae+ri:o
	pron	<e1ti*ri*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggregate fruit, as one consisting of drupes (raspberry) or achenes (traveller's joy).
'etagere	ety	C19: from French, from *'etage shelf; see #7stage 
'etagere	0.
	syl	*'e:ta+g*`ere
	pron	French. <Ata1Ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand with open shelves for displaying ornaments, etc.
et al	ety	Latin: and elsewhere
et al	ety	Latin: and others
et al	1.
	syl	et al.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	et alibi.
et al	2.
	syl	et al.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	et alii.
etalon	ety	C20: French *'etalon a fixed standard of weights and measures, from Old French estalon; see also #7stallion 
etalon	0.
	syl	et:a+lon
	pron	<1et*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device used in spectroscopy to measure wavelengths by interference effects produced by multiple reflections between parallel half-silvered glass or quartz plates.
etamine	ety	C18: from French, from Latin st*_aminea, from st*_amineus made of threads, from stamen thread, warp
etamin	alt
	head	etamine
	or	etamine
	syl	et:a+min
	pron	<1et*min>
	pos	n.
etamine	0.
	or	etamin
	syl	et:a+mine
	pron	<1et*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton or worsted fabric of loose weave, used for clothing, curtains, etc.
etaoin shrdlu	0.
	syl	et:a+oin shrd+lu
	pron	<1eti2cin> <1SR:dlu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a Linotype slug, used as a marker, produced by running the fingers down the first two rows of the keyboard.
etc	0.
	syl	etc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	et cetera.
et cetera	ety	from Latin, from et and+ cetera the other (things)#e Usage. Since et cetera (or etc.) means and other things, careful writers do not use the expression and etc. because and is redundant. The repetition of etc., as in he brought paper, ink, notebooks, etc., etc., is avoided except in informal contexts.
et cetera	1.
	syl	et cet+er:a
	pron	<it> <1setr*>
	def	and the rest; and others; and so forth: used at the end of a list to indicate that other items of the same class or type should be considered or included.
et cetera	2.
	syl	et cet+er:a
	pron	<it> <1setr*>
	def	or the like; or something else similar. Abbrev.: {etc., ?&#800290}
etceteras	0.
	syl	et+cet+er:as
	pron	<it1setr*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	miscellaneous extra things or persons.
etch	ety	C17: from Dutch etsen, from Old High German azzen to feed, bite
etch	1.
	syl	etch
	pron	<eC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wear away the surface of (a metal, glass, etc.) by chemical action, esp. the action of an acid.
etch	2.
	syl	etch
	pron	<eC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or corrode (a design, decoration, etc.) on (a metal or other plate to be used for printing) by using the action of acid on parts not covered by wax or other acid-resistant coating.
etch	3.
	syl	etch
	pron	<eC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut with or as if with a sharp implement.
	exam	1	he etched his name on the table.
etch	4.
	syl	etch
	pron	<eC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to imprint vividly.
	exam	1	the event was etched on her memory.
etcher	sub
	head	etch
	syl	etch+er
	pos	n.
etchant	0.
	syl	etch+ant
	pron	<1eC*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any acid or corrosive used for etching.
etching	1.
	syl	etch+ing
	pron	<1eCiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, act, or process of preparing etched surfaces or of printing designs from them.
etching	2.
	syl	etch+ing
	pron	<1eCiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an etched plate.
etching	3.
	syl	etch+ing
	pron	<1eCiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression made from an etched plate.
ETD	0.
	syl	E.T.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	estimated time of departure.
Eteocles	0.
	syl	E:te:o:cles
	pron	<i1tE*2klEz>, <1eti*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Oedipus and Jocasta. He expelled his brother Polynices from Thebes; they killed each other in single combat when Polynices re?!turned as leader of the Seven against Thebes.
eternal	ety	C14: from Late Latin aetern*_alis, from Latin aeternus; related to Latin aevum age
eternal	1.a.
	syl	e:ter+nal
	pron	<i1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	without beginning or end; lasting for ever.
	exam	1	eternal life.
eternal	1.b.
	syl	e:ter+nal
	pron	<i1tR:nL>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the eternal.
eternal	2.
	syl	e:ter+nal
	pron	<i1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	denoting or relating to that which is without beginning and end, regarded as an attribute of God.
eternal	3.
	syl	e:ter+nal
	pron	<i1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unchanged by time, esp. being true or valid for all time; immutable.
	exam	1	eternal truths.
eternal	4.
	syl	e:ter+nal
	pron	<i1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	seemingly unceasing; occurring again and again.
	exam	1	eternal bickering.
eternality	sub
	head	eternal
	or	eternalness
	syl	e:ter+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
eternalness	sub
	head	eternal
	or	eternality
	syl	e:1ter+nal+ness
	pos	n.
eternally	sub
	head	eternal
	syl	e:1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
Eternal City	0.
	syl	E:ter+nal Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	Rome.
eternize	infl
	head	eternalize
	or	eternalise
	syl	e:ter+nize
	pron	<i1tR:nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
eternalise	infl
	head	eternalize
	or	eternize
	syl	e:ter+nal+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
eternise	infl
	head	eternalize
	syl	e:ter+nise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
eternalize	1.
	syl	e:ter+nal+ize
	pron	<i1tR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make eternal.
eternalize	2.
	syl	e:ter+nal+ize
	pron	<i1tR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make famous for ever; immortalize.
eternalization	sub
	head	eternalize
	or	eternalisation
	syl	e:2ter+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
eternization	sub
	head	eternalize
	or	eternisation
	syl	e:2ter+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
eternalisation	sub
	head	eternalize
	or	eternalization
	syl	e:2ter+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
eternisation	sub
	head	eternalize
	or	eternization
	syl	e:2ter+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
eternal triangle	0.
	syl	e:ter+nal tri+an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an emotional relationship in which there are conflicts involving a man and two women or a woman and two men.
eterne	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin aeternus 
eterne	0.
	syl	e:terne
	pron	<i1tR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {eternal}.
ties	infl
	head	eternity
	syl	:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eternity	1.
	syl	e:ter+ni:ty
	pron	<i1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	endless or infinite time.
eternity	2.
	syl	e:ter+ni:ty
	pron	<i1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality, state, or condition of being eternal.
eternity	3.
	syl	e:ter+ni:ty
	pron	<i1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any of the aspects of life and thought that are considered to be timeless, esp. timeless and true.
eternity	4.
	syl	e:ter+ni:ty
	pron	<i1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the condition of timeless existence, believed by some to characterize the after?!life.
eternity	5.
	syl	e:ter+ni:ty
	pron	<i1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a seemingly endless period of time.
	exam	1	an eternity of waiting.
eternity ring	0.
	syl	e:ter+ni:ty ring
	pos	n.
	def	a ring given as a token of lasting affection, esp. one set all around with stones to symbolize continuity.
etesian	ety	C17: from Latin et*_esius yearly, from Greek et*_esios, from etos year
etesian	0.
	syl	e:te+si:an
	pron	<i1tEZi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of NW winds
	def	recurring annually in the summer in the E Mediterranean.
eth	0.
	syl	eth
	pron	<e@d>, <eT>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {edh}.
Eth	1.
	syl	Eth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ethiopia(n).
Eth	2.
	syl	Eth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ethiopic.
-eth	ety	Old English -eth, -th 
-eth	H1.0.
	syl	-eth
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the archaic third person singular present indicative tense of verbs.
	exam	1	goeth;
	exam	2	taketh.
-th	alt
	head	-eth
	or	-eth
	syl	-th
-eth	H2.0.
	or	-th
	syl	-eth
	usage	suffix forming ordinal numbers.
	def	variant of {-th%2}.
	exam	1	twentieth.
ethane	ety	C19: from #7eth (#7yl) #7+ -#7ane 
ethane	0.
	syl	e:thane
	pron	<1ETAn>, <1eT->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless flammable gaseous alkane obtained from natural gas and petroleum: used as a fuel and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: C\2H\6.
ethanedioic acid	ety	C20: from #7ethane+{di -%1}#7+ -#7oic 
ethanedioic acid	0.
	syl	e:thane+di:o+ic ac:id
	pron	<2ETAndI1*uik>, <2eT->
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {oxalic acid}.
ethanediol	ety	C20: from #7ethane+{di -%1}#7+{ -#7ol %1}
ethanediol	0.
	syl	e:thane+di+ol
	pron	<1ETAn2dIol>, <1eT->
	pos	n.
	def	a clear colourless syrupy soluble liquid substance, used as an antifreeze and solvent. Formula: CH\2OHCH\2OH. Also called: {glycol, ethylene glycol}.
ethanol	0.
	syl	eth:a+nol
	pron	<1eT*2nol>, <1ET*->
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {alcohol} (sense 1).
Ethelbert thelbert	alt
	head	Ethelbert
	or	Ethelbert
	syl	Eth:el:bert+800291 th:el:bert
	pron	<1@T*l2bR:t>
	pos	n.
Ethelbert	0.
	or	Ethelbert thelbert
	syl	Eth:el:bert
	pron	<1eT*l2bR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	??552-616 #7a.d., king of Kent (560-616): converted to Christianity by St. Augustine; issued the earliest known code of English laws.
Ethelred II thelred	alt
	head	Ethelred II
	or	Ethelred II
	syl	Eth:el:red II+800292 th:el:red
	pron	<1@T*l2red>
	pos	n.
Ethelred II	0.
	or	Ethelred II thelred
	syl	Eth:el:red II
	pron	<1eT*l2red>
	pos	n.
	def	known as ??968-1016 #7a.d., king of England (978-1016). He was temporarily deposed by the Danish king Sweyn (1013) but was recalled on Sweyn's death (1014).
ethene	0.
	syl	eth+ene
	pron	<1eTEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {ethylene}.
ether	ety	C17: from Latin aether, from Greek aith*_er, from aithein to burn
ether	1.
	syl	e:ther
	pron	<1ET*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diethyl ether, ethyl ether, ethoxyethane}. a colourless volatile highly flammable liquid with a characteristic sweetish odour, made by the reaction of sulphuric acid with ethanol: used as a solvent and anaesthetic. Formula: C\2H\5OC\2H\5.
ether	2.
	syl	e:ther
	pron	<1ET*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds with the general formula ROR@', as in diethyl ether C\2H\5OC\2H\5.
the ether	3.
	head	ether
	syl	the ether.
	def	the hypothetical medium formerly believed to fill all space and to support the propagation of electromagnetic waves.
ether	4.
	syl	e:ther
	pron	<1ET*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the upper regions of the atmosphere; clear sky or heaven.
ether	5.
	syl	e:ther
	pron	<1ET*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {air}.
ether	xref
	syl	e:ther
	pron	<1ET*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 3-5): {aether}.
etheric	sub
	head	ether
	syl	e:ther+ic
	pron	<E1Terik>
	pos	adj.
ethereal	ety	C16: from Latin aethereus, from Greek aitherios, from aith*_er #7ether 
ethereal	1.
	syl	e:the+re:al
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely delicate or refined; exquisite.
ethereal	2.
	syl	e:the+re:al
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost as light as air; impalpable; airy.
ethereal	3.
	syl	e:the+re:al
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	celestial or spiritual.
ethereal	4.
	syl	e:the+re:al
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or dissolved in an ether, esp. diethyl ether.
	exam	1	an ethereal solution.
ethereal	5.
	syl	e:the+re:al
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ether.
ethereality	sub
	head	ethereal
	or	etherealness
	syl	e:2the+re:1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
etherealness	sub
	head	ethereal
	or	ethereality
	syl	e:1the+re:al+ness
	pos	n.
ethereally	sub
	head	ethereal
	syl	e:1the+re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
etherealise	alt
	head	etherealize
	or	etherealize
	syl	e:the+re:al+ise
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
etherealize	1.
	or	etherealise
	syl	e:the+re:al+ize
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or regard as being ethereal.
etherealize	2.
	or	etherealise
	syl	e:the+re:al+ize
	pron	<i1Ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add ether to or make into ether or something resembling ether.
etherealization	sub
	head	etherealize
	or	etherealisation
	syl	e:2the+re:al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
etherealisation	sub
	head	etherealize
	or	etherealization
	syl	e:2the+re:al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Etherege	0.
	syl	Eth:er:ege
	pron	<1eT*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George}. ??1635-??92, English Restoration dramatist; author of the comedies (1664), (1668), and (1676).
etherifies	infl
	head	etherify
	syl	e:ther:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
etherifying	infl
	head	etherify
	syl	e:ther:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
etherified	infl
	head	etherify
	syl	e:ther:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
etherify	0.
	syl	e:ther:i+fy
	pron	<1ET*ri2fI>, <E1Teri->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (a compound, such as an alcohol) into an ether.
etherification	sub
	head	etherify
	syl	e:2ther:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
etherise	alt
	head	etherize
	or	etherize
	syl	e:ther+ise
	pron	<1ET*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
etherize	0.
	or	etherise
	syl	e:ther+ize
	pron	<1ET*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to subject (a patient, etc.) to the anaesthetic influence of ether fumes; anaesthetize.
etherization	sub
	head	etherize
	or	etherisation
	syl	e:ther:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
etherisation	sub
	head	etherize
	or	etherization
	syl	e:ther:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
etherizer	sub
	head	etherize
	or	etheriser
	syl	e:ther+2iz+er
	pos	n.
etheriser	sub
	head	etherize
	or	etherizer
	syl	e:ther+2is+er
	pos	n.
ethic	ety	C15: from Latin *_ethicus, from Greek *'ethikos, from *_ethos custom; see #7ethos 
ethic	1.
	syl	eth+ic
	pron	<1eTik>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral principle or set of moral values held by an individual or group.
	exam	1	the Puritan ethic.
ethic	2.
	syl	eth+ic
	pron	<1eTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {ethical}.
ethical	1.
	syl	eth:i+cal
	pron	<1eTikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with principles of conduct that are considered correct, esp. those of a given profession or group.
ethical	2.
	syl	eth:i+cal
	pron	<1eTikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ethics.
ethical	3.
	syl	eth:i+cal
	pron	<1eTikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a medicinal agent
	def	available legally only with a doctor's prescription or consent.
ethically	sub
	head	ethical
	syl	eth:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ethicalness	sub
	head	ethical
	or	ethicality
	syl	eth:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
ethicality	sub
	head	ethical
	or	ethicalness
	syl	eth:i+1cal:i+ty
	pos	n.
ethicise	alt
	head	ethicize
	or	ethicize
	syl	eth:i+cise
	pron	<1eTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ethicize	0.
	or	ethicise
	syl	eth:i+cize
	pron	<1eTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or consider as ethical.
ethics	1.
	syl	eth+ics
	pron	<1eTiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the philosophical study of the moral value of human conduct and of the rules and principles that ought to govern it; moral philosophy.
ethics	2.
	syl	eth+ics
	pron	<1eTiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	a social, religious, or civil code of behaviour considered correct, esp. that of a particular group, profession, or individual.
ethics	3.
	syl	eth+ics
	pron	<1eTiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the moral fitness of a decision, course of action, etc..
	exam	1	he doubted the ethics of their verdict.
ethicist	sub
	head	ethics
	syl	eth:i+cist
	pos	n.
Ethiope	alt
	head	Ethiop
	or	Ethiop
	syl	E:thi+ope
	pron	<1ETi2*up>
	pos	adj.
Ethiop	0.
	or	Ethiope
	syl	E:thi+op
	pron	<1ETi2op>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {Negro}.
Ethiopia	0.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:a
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: consolidated as an empire under Menelik II (1889-1913); federated with Eritrea in 1952; Emperor Haile Selassie was deposed by the military in 1974 and the monarchy was abolished in 1975; secessionist movements in Eritrea have been engaged in civil war with the government since 1974; lies along the Great Rift Valley and consists of deserts in the southeast and northeast and a high central plateau with many rivers (including the Blue Nile) and mountains rising over 4500 m (15000 ft.); the main export is coffee. Official language: Amharic. Currency: birr. Capital: Addis Ababa. Pop.: 27946000 (1975 #7un est.). Area: 1221894 sq. km (471776 sq. miles). Former name: {Abyssinia}.
Ethiopian	1.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:an
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Ethiopia, its people, or any of their languages.
Ethiopian	2.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:an
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographical region consisting of Africa south of the Sahara.
Ethiopian	3.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:an
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anthropol., obsolete.
	def	of or belonging to a postulated racial group characterized by dark skin, an oval elongated face, and thin lips, living chiefly in Africa south of the Sahara.
Ethiopian	4.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:an
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Ethiopia.
Ethiopian	5.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:an
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the languages of Ethiopia, esp. Amharic. {~}
Ethiopian	6.
	syl	E:thi:o+pi:an
	pron	<2ETi1*upi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {Negro}.
Ethiopic	1.
	syl	E:thi:o+pic
	pron	<2ETi1opik>, <-1*upik>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient language of Ethiopia, belonging to the Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family: a Christian liturgical language. See also {Ge'ez}.
Ethiopic	2.
	syl	E:thi:o+pic
	pron	<2ETi1opik>, <-1*upik>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of languages developed from this language, including Amharic, Tigre, and Tigrinya.
Ethiopic	3.
	syl	E:thi:o+pic
	pron	<2ETi1opik>, <-1*upik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to this language or group of languages.
Ethiopic	4.
	syl	E:thi:o+pic
	pron	<2ETi1opik>, <-1*upik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {Ethiopian}.
ethmoid	ety	C18: from Greek *_ethmoeid*_es like a sieve, from *_ethmos sieve, from *_ethein to sift
ethmoid	1.
	syl	eth+moid
	pron	<1eTmcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	also
	def	denot?!ing or relating to a bone of the skull that forms part of the eye socket and the nasal cavity.
ethmoid	2.
	syl	eth+moid
	pron	<1eTmcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the ethmoid bone.
ethnarch	ety	C17: from Greek ethnarkh*_es, from ethnos nation+ arkhein to rule
ethnarch	0.
	syl	eth+narch
	pron	<1eTna:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler of a people or province, as in parts of the Roman and Byzantine Empires.
ethnarchy	sub
	head	ethnarch
	syl	eth+nar+chy
	pos	n.
ethnic	ety	C14 (in the senses: heathen, Gentile): from Late Latin ethnicus, from Greek ethnikos, from ethnos race
ethnical	alt
	head	ethnic
	or	ethnic
	syl	eth+ni+cal
	pos	adj.
ethnic	1.
	or	ethnical
	syl	eth+nic
	pron	<1eTnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of a human group having racial, religious, linguistic, and certain other traits in common.
ethnic	2.
	or	ethnical
	syl	eth+nic
	pron	<1eTnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the classification of mankind into groups, esp. on the basis of racial characteristics.
ethnic	3.
	or	ethnical
	syl	eth+nic
	pron	<1eTnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or deriving from the cultural traditions of a group of people.
	exam	1	the ethnic dances of Bosnia.
ethnically	sub
	head	ethnic
	syl	eth+ni+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ethno-	ety	via French from Greek ethnos race
ethno-	0.
	syl	eth:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating race, people, or culture.
	exam	1	ethnology.
ethnobotany	0.
	syl	eth+no+bot:a+ny
	pron	<2eTn*u1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the use of plants in folklore, religion, etc.
ethnocentrism	0.
	syl	eth+no+cen+trism
	pron	<2eTn*u1sen2triz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the intrinsic superiority of the nation, culture, or group to which one belongs, often accompanied by feelings of dislike and contempt for other groups.
ethnocentric	sub
	head	ethnocentrism
	syl	eth+no+1cen+tric
	pos	adj.
ethnocentrically	sub
	head	ethnocentrism
	syl	eth+no+1cen+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ethnocentricity	sub
	head	ethnocentrism
	syl	eth+no+cen+1tric+i:ty
	pos	n.
ethnogeny	0.
	syl	eth+nog+e:ny
	pron	<eT1noJini>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of ethnology that deals with the origin of races or peoples.
ethnogenic	sub
	head	ethnogeny
	syl	eth+no+gen+ic
	pron	<2eTn*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
ethnogenist	sub
	head	ethnogeny
	syl	eth+1nog+e:nist
	pos	n.
ethnography	0.
	syl	eth+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<eT1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology that deals with the scientific description of individual human societies. &- {@!eth+#!nog+ra+pher}
ethnographic	sub
	head	ethnography
	or	ethnographical
	syl	eth+no+graph+ic
	pron	<2eTn*u?!1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
ethnographical	sub
	head	ethnography
	or	ethnographic
	syl	eth+no+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ethnographically	sub
	head	ethnography
	syl	eth+no+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ethnol	0.
	syl	ethnol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ethnology.
ethnology	0.
	syl	eth+nol+o:gy
	pron	<eT1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology that deals with races and peoples, their relations to one another, their origins, and their distinctive characteristics.
ethnologic	sub
	head	ethnology
	or	ethnological
	syl	eth+no+log+ic
	pron	<2eTn*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
ethnological	sub
	head	ethnology
	or	ethnologic
	syl	eth+no+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ethnologically	sub
	head	ethnology
	syl	eth+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ethnologist	sub
	head	ethnology
	syl	eth+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
ethology	ety	C17 (in the sense: mimicry): via Latin from Greek *_ethologia, from *_ethos character; current sense, C19 &- eth@.o+log@.i+cal (@!$e#Gg$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) adj.
ethology	0.
	syl	e:thol+o:gy
	pron	<i1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the behaviour of animals in their normal environment.
ethologically	sub
	head	ethology
	syl	eth:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ethologist	sub
	head	ethology
	syl	e:1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
ethonone	0.
	syl	eth:o+none
	pron	<1eT*2n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ketene}.
ethos	ety	C19: from Late Latin: habit, from Greek
ethos	0.
	syl	e:thos
	pron	<1ETos>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive character, spirit, and attitudes of a people, culture, era, etc..
	exam	1	the revolutionary ethos.
ethoxide	ety	C20: @T from@T ethox (yl) @T (from @T #7eth (#7yl) #7+ox (#7ygen) #7+ -#7yl) #7+ -#7ide 
ethoxide	0.
	syl	eth+ox+ide
	pron	<ET1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of saltlike compounds with the formula MOC\2H\5, where M is a metal atom. Also called:@T {ethylate}.
ethoxyethane	ety	C20: from #7eth (#7yl) #7+oxy - #7+ethane 
ethoxyethane	0.
	syl	eth+ox:y+e:thane
	pron	<e2Toksi1ETAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {ether} (sense 1).
ethyl	ety	C19: from #7eth (#7er) #7+ -#7yl 
ethyl	0.
	syl	e:thyl
	pron	<1ETIl>, <1eTil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group C\2H\5-.
	exam	1	ethyl group or radical.
ethylic	sub
	head	ethyl
	syl	e:thyl+ic
	pron	<i1Tilik>
	pos	adj.
ethyl acetate	0.
	syl	e:thyl ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile flammable fragrant liquid ester, made from acetic acid and ethanol: used in perfumes and flavourings and as a solvent for plastics, lacquers, etc. Formula: CH\3COOC\2H\5.
ethyl alcohol	0.
	syl	e:thyl al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {alcohol} (sense 1)}.
ethylate	1.
	syl	eth+yl+ate
	pron	<1eTi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction in which an ethyl group is introduced into a molecule.
ethylate	2.
	syl	eth+yl+ate
	pron	<1eTi2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {ethoxide}.
ethylation	sub
	head	ethylate
	syl	eth+yl:1a+tion
	pos	n.
ethyl carbamate	0.
	syl	e:thyl car+ba+mate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless crystalline ester used in the manufacture of pesticides, fungicides, and pharma?!ceuticals. Formula: CO(NH\2)OC\2H\5. Also called: {urethane}.
ethene	alt
	head	ethylene
	or	ethylene
	syl	eth+ene
	pron	<1eTEn>
	pos	n.
ethylene	0.
	or	ethene
	syl	eth+yl+ene
	pron	<1eTi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable gaseous alkene with a sweet odour, obtained from petroleum and natural gas and used in the manufacture of polythene and many other chemicals. Formula: CH\2:CH\2. Also called: {ethene}.
ethylenic	sub
	head	ethylene
	syl	eth+yl+e:nic
	pron	<2eTi1lEnik>
	pos	adj.
ethylene glycol	0.
	syl	eth+yl+ene gly+col
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ethanediol}.
ethylene gradical	alt
	head	ethylene group
	or	ethylene group
	syl	eth+yl+ene grad:i+cal
	pos	n.
ethylene group	0.
	or	ethylene gradical
	syl	eth+yl+ene group
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the divalent group, -CH\2CH\2-, derived from ethylene.
ethylene series	0.
	syl	eth+yl+ene se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the homologous series of unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one double bond and have the general formula, C H\2 ; alkene series.
ethyl ether	0.
	syl	e:thyl e:ther
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for { {ether} (sense 1)}.
ethyne	ety	C20: from #7ethyl+ -#7ine 
ethyne	0.
	syl	e:thyne
	pron	<1ETIn>, <1eTIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {acetylene}.
'Etienne	0.
	syl	*'E:tienne
	pron	French <A1tjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Estienne}.
etiolate	ety	C18: from French *'etioler to make pale, probably from Old French estuble straw, from Latin stipula 
etiolate	1.
	syl	e:ti:o+late
	pron	<1Eti*u2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Botany.
	def	to whiten (a green plant) through lack of sunlight.
etiolate	2.
	syl	e:ti:o+late
	pron	<1Eti*u2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become pale and weak, as from malnutrition.
etiolation	sub
	head	etiolate
	syl	e:ti:o+1la+tion
	pos	n.
etiologies	infl
	head	etiology
	syl	e:ti+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
etiology	0.
	syl	e:ti+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Eti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {aetiology}.
etiological	sub
	head	etiology
	syl	e:ti:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Eti*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
etiologically	sub
	head	etiology
	syl	e:ti:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
etiologist	sub
	head	etiology
	syl	e:ti+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
etiquette	ety	C18: from French, from Old French estiquette label, from estiquier to attach; see #7{stick %2}
etiquette	1.
	syl	et:i+quette
	pron	<1eti2ket>, <2eti1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	the customs or rules governing behaviour regarded as correct or acceptable in social or official life.
etiquette	2.
	syl	et:i+quette
	pron	<1eti2ket>, <2eti1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventional but unwritten code of practice followed by members of any of certain professions or groups.
	exam	1	medical etiquette.
Mount	infl
	head	Etna
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Etna	0.
	syl	Et:na
	pron	<1etn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an active volcano in E Sicily: the highest volcano in Europe and the highest peak in Italy south of the Alps. Height: 3263 m (10500 ft.).
Eton	1.
	syl	E:ton
	pron	<1EtN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Berkshire near the River Thames: site of {Eton College}, a public school for boys founded in 1440. Pop.: 3954 (1971).
Eton	2.
	syl	E:ton
	pron	<1EtN>
	pos	n.
	def	this college.
Etonian	sub
	head	Eton
	syl	E:to+ni:an
	pron	<E1t*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Eton collar	0.
	syl	E:ton col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a broad stiff white collar worn outside an Eton jacket.
Eton crop	0.
	syl	E:ton crop
	pos	n.
	def	a very short mannish hair style worn by women in the 1920s.
Eton jacket	0.
	syl	E:ton jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a waist-length jacket with a V-shaped back, open in front, formerly worn by pupils of Eton College.
'etrier	ety	French: stirrup
'etrier	0.
	syl	*'e:tri+er
	pron	French <Atri1A>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a short rope ladder with two or three wooden or metal rungs.
Etruria	0.
	syl	E:tru+ri:a
	pron	<i1tru*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of central Italy, between the Rivers Arno and Tiber, roughly corresponding to present-day Tuscany and part of Umbria.
Etrurian	alt
	head	Etruscan
	or	Etruscan
	syl	E:tru+ri:an
	pron	<i1tru*ri*n>
	pos	n.
Etruscan	1.
	or	Etrurian
	syl	E:trus+can
	pron	<i1tr^sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient people of central Italy whose civilization greatly influenced the Romans, who had suppressed them by about 200 #7b.c.
Etruscan	2.
	or	Etrurian
	syl	E:trus+can
	pron	<i1tr^sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the non-Indo-European language of the ancient Etruscans, whose few surviving records have not been fully interpreted.
Etruscan	3.
	or	Etrurian
	syl	E:trus+can
	pron	<i1tr^sk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Etruria, the Etruscans, their culture, or their language.
et seq	ety	Latin: and the following
et seq	ety	Latin: and those that follow
et seq	1.
	syl	et seq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	et sequens
et seq	2.
	syl	et seq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {et seqq}. et sequentia
-ette	ety	from French, feminine of -#7et 
-ette	0.
	syl	-ette
	exam	1	suffix of nouns.
-ette	1.
	syl	-ette
	def	small.
	exam	1	cigarette;
	exam	2	kitchenette.
-ette	2.
	syl	-ette
	def	female.
	exam	1	majorette;
	exam	2	suffragette.
-ette	3.
	syl	-ette
	usage	esp. in trade names
	def	imitation.
	exam	1	Leatherette.
'etude	ety	French: #7study 
'etude	0.
	syl	*'e:tude
	pron	<1Atju:d>, French <A1tyd>
	pos	n.
	def	a short musical composition for a solo instrument, esp. one designed as an exercise or exploiting technical virtuosity.
'etui	ety	C17: from French, from Old French estuier to enclose; see #7tweezers 
'etuis	infl
	head	'etui
	syl	*'e:tuis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
'etui	0.
	syl	*'e:tui
	pron	<e1twE>
	pos	n.
	def	a small usually ornamented case for holding needles, cosmetics, or other small articles.
etym	infl
	head	ety
	or	etymol
	syl	etym.
etymol	infl
	head	ety
	or	etym
	syl	etymol.
ety	1.
	syl	ety.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	etymological.
ety	2.
	syl	ety.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	etymology.
etymologise	alt
	head	etymologize
	or	etymologize
	syl	et:y+mol:o+gise
	pron	<2eti1mol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
etymologize	0.
	or	etymologise
	syl	et:y+mol:o+gize
	pron	<2eti1mol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trace, state, or suggest the etymology of (a word).
etymology	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek etumologia; see #7etymon, -#7logy 
etymologies	infl
	head	etymology
	syl	et:y+mol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
etymology	1.
	syl	et:y+mol+o:gy
	pron	<2eti1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the sources and development of words and morphemes.
etymology	2.
	syl	et:y+mol+o:gy
	pron	<2eti1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an account of the source and development of a word or morpheme.
etymological	sub
	head	etymology
	syl	et:y+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2etim*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
etymologically	sub
	head	etymology
	syl	et:y+mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
etymologist	sub
	head	etymology
	syl	et:y+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
etymon	ety	C16: via Latin, from Greek etumon basic meaning, from etumos true, actual
etymons	infl
	head	etymon
	or	etyma
	syl	et:y+mons
	pron	<-m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
etyma	infl
	head	etymon
	or	etymons
	syl	et:y+ma
	pron	<-m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
etymon	0.
	syl	et:y+mon
	pron	<1eti2mon>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of a word or morpheme, usually the earliest recorded form or a reconstructed form, from which another word or morpheme is derived.
	exam	1	the etymon of English @6 ewe@9 is Indo-European @6
Etzel	0.
	syl	Et:zel
	pron	<1etsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	German legend.
	def	a great king who, according to the was the second husband of Kriemhild after the death of Siegfried: identified with Attila the Hun. Compare {Atli}.
Eu	0.
	syl	Eu
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	europium.
eu-	ety	via Latin from Greek, from eus good
eu-	0.
	syl	eu-
	pos	prefix.
	def	well, pleasant, or good.
	exam	1	eupeptic;
	exam	2	euphony.
eubacteria	ety	C20: via New Latin from Greek, from #7eu - (in the sense: true)+#7bacterium 
eubacterium	infl
	head	eubacteria
	syl	eu:bac+te+ri:um
	pron	<-ri*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
eubacteria	0.
	syl	eu:bac+te+ri:a
	pron	<2ju:b@k1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a large group of bacteria characterized by a rigid cell wall and, in motile types, flagella; the true bacteria.
Euboea	0.
	syl	Eu:boe:a
	pron	<ju:1bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Aegean Sea: the largest island after Crete of the Greek archipelago; linked with the mainland by a bridge across the Euripus channel. Capital: Chalcis. Pop.: 165369 (1971). Area: 3908 sq. km (1524 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {*'Evvoia}. Former English name: {Negropont}.
Euboean	sub
	head	Euboea
	syl	Eu:1boe:an
	pos	adj. n.
eucaine	0.
	syl	eu:caine
	pron	<ju:1kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline optically active substance formerly used as a local anaesthetic. Formula: C\1\5H\2\1NO\2.
eucalyptole	alt
	head	eucalyptol
	or	eucalyptol
	syl	eu:ca+lyp+tole
	pron	<2ju:k*1lipt*ul>
	pos	n.
eucalyptol	0.
	or	eucalyptole
	syl	eu:ca+lyp+tol
	pron	<2ju:k*1liptol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily liquid with a camphor-like odour and a spicy taste, obtained from eucalyptus oil and used in perfumery and as a flavouring. Formula: C\1\0H\1\8O. Also called: {cineol}.
eucalyptus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7eu -#7+ Greek kaluptos covered, from kaluptein to cover, hide
eucalypt	alt
	head	eucalyptus
	or	eucalyptus
	syl	eu:ca+lypt
	pron	<1ju:k*2lipt>
	pos	n.
eucalyptuses	infl
	head	eucalyptus
	syl	eu:ca+lyp+tus:es
	pron	<-1liptI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eucalypti	infl
	head	eucalyptus
	or	eucalypts
	syl	eu:ca+lyp+ti
	pron	<-1liptI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eucalypts	infl
	head	eucalyptus
	or	eucalypti
	syl	eu:ca+lypts.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eucalyptus	0.
	or	eucalypt
	syl	eu:ca+lyp+tus
	pron	<2ju:k*1lipt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any myrtaceous tree of the mostly Australian genus such as the blue gum and ironbark, widely cultivated for the medicinal oil in their leaves ({eucalyptus oil}) , timber, and ornament.
eucharis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Late Latin: charm?!ing, from Greek eukharis, from #7eu -#7+ kharis grace
eucharis	0.
	syl	eu:cha+ris
	pron	<1ju:k*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	any amaryllidaceous plant of the South American genus cultivated for their large white fragrant flowers.
Eucharist	ety	C14: via Church Latin from Greek eukharistia, from eukharistos thankful, from #7eu -#7+ khariz?!esthai to show favour, from kharis favour
Eucharist	1.
	syl	Eu:cha+rist
	pron	<1ju:k*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian sacrament in which Christ's Last Supper is commemorated by the consecration of bread and wine.
Eucharist	2.
	syl	Eu:cha+rist
	pron	<1ju:k*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the consecrated elements of bread and wine offered in the sacrament.
Eucharistic	sub
	head	Eucharist
	or	Eucharistical
	syl	Eu:cha+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
Eucharistical	sub
	head	Eucharist
	or	Eucharistic
	syl	Eu:cha+1ris+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
Eucharistically	sub
	head	Eucharist
	syl	Eu:cha+1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
euchlorin	alt
	head	euchlorine
	or	euchlorine
	syl	eu:chlo+rin
	pron	<ju:1klc:rin>
	pos	n.
euchlorine	0.
	or	euchlorin
	syl	eu:chlo+rine
	pron	<ju:1klc:rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive gaseous mixture of chlorine and chlorine dioxide.
euchre	ety	C19: of unknown origin
euchre	1.
	syl	eu:chre
	pron	<1ju:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. card game similar to *'ecart*'e for two, three, or four players, using a poker pack with joker and jack high.
euchre	2.
	syl	eu:chre
	pron	<1ju:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of euchring another player, preventing him from making his contracted tricks.
euchre	3.
	syl	eu:chre
	pron	<1ju:k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent (a player) from making his contracted tricks.
euchre	4.
	syl	eu:chre
	pron	<1ju:k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to outwit or cheat.
euchre	5.
	syl	eu:chre
	pron	<1ju:k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to ruin or exhaust.
euchromatin	0.
	syl	eu:chro+ma+tin
	pron	<ju:1kr*um*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a chromosome that constitutes the major genes and does not stain strongly with basic dyes when the cell is not dividing. Compare {heterochromatin}.
euchromatic	sub
	head	euchromatin
	syl	eu:chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2ju:kr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
Rudolph Christoph	infl
	head	Eucken
	syl	Ru:dolph Chris:toph
	pron	<1ru:dclf> <1kristcf>
	pos	n.
Eucken	0.
	syl	Euc:ken
	pron	German <1cikN>
	pos	n.
	def	1846-1926, German idealist philosopher: Nobel prize for literature 1908.
Euclid	1.
	syl	Eu:clid
	pron	<1ju:klid>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd century #7b.c., Greek mathematician of Alexandria; author of which sets out the principles of geometry and remained a text until the 19th century at least.
Euclid	2.
	syl	Eu:clid
	pron	<1ju:klid>
	pos	n.
	def	the works of Euclid, esp. his system of geometry. &- {Eu@.clid+e@.an} {Eu@.clid+i@.an} (ju$:#!kl$Id$I$$n)
eudemon	ety	C17: from Greek eudaim*_on, from #7eu -#7+ daim*_on in-dwelling spirit; see #7demon 
eudaemon	alt
	head	eudemon
	or	eudemon
	syl	eu:dae:mon
	pron	<ju:1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
eudemon	0.
	or	eudaemon
	syl	eu:de:mon
	pron	<ju:1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a benevolent spirit or demon.
eudaemonia	alt
	head	eudemonia
	or	eudemonia
	syl	eu:dae:mo+ni:a
	pron	<2ju:di1m*uni*>
	pos	n.
eudemonia	0.
	or	eudaemonia
	syl	eu:de:mo+ni:a
	pron	<2ju:di1m*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	happiness, esp. (in the philosophy of Aristotle) that resulting from a rational active life.
eudaemonics	alt
	head	eudemonics
	or	eudemonics
	syl	eu:dae:mon+ics
	pron	<2ju:di1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
eudemonics	1.
	or	eudaemonics
	syl	eu:de:mon+ics
	pron	<2ju:di1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art or theory of happiness.
eudemonics	2.
	or	eudaemonics
	syl	eu:de:mon+ics
	pron	<2ju:di1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another word for {eudemonism}. &- {@!eu@.de@.#!mon+ic} {@!eu@.dae@.#!mon+ic}
eudemonist	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudaemonist
	syl	eu:1de:mon+ist
	pos	n.
eudaemonist	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudemonist
	syl	eu+1dae:mon+ist
	pos	n.
eudemonistic	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudemonistical
	syl	eu:2de:mon+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
eudaemonistic	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudaemonistical
	syl	eu:2dae:mon+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
eudemonistical	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudemonistic
	syl	eu:2de:mon+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
eudaemonistical	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudaemonistic
	syl	eu:2dae:mon+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
eudemonistically	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudaemonistically
	syl	eu:2de:mon+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eudaemonistically	sub
	head	eudemonism
	or	eudemonistically
	syl	eu:2dae:mon+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eudiometer	ety	C18: from Greek eudios, literally: clear skied (from #7eu -#7+ Dios , genitive of Zeus god of the heavens)+-#7meter 
eudiometer	0.
	syl	eu:di+om+e:ter
	pron	<2ju:di1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated glass tube used in the study and volumetric analysis of gas reactions.
eudiometric	sub
	head	eudiometer
	or	eudiometrical
	syl	eu:di:o+met+ric
	pron	<2ju:di*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
eudiometrical	sub
	head	eudiometer
	or	eudiometric
	syl	eu:di:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
eudiometrically	sub
	head	eudiometer
	syl	eu:di:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eudiometry	sub
	head	eudiometer
	syl	eu:di+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
Eudoxus of Cnidus	0.
	syl	Eu:dox:us of Cni+dus
	pron	<ju:1doks*s> <1nId*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??406-??355 #7b.c., Greek astronomer and mathematician; believed to have calculated the length of the solar year.
Prince	infl
	head	Eugene
	syl	Prince
	pos	n.
Eugene	0.
	syl	Eu:g*`ene
	pron	French <$o1Zen>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1663-1736, Austrian general, born in France: with Marlborough defeated the French at Blenheim (1704), Oudenaarde (1708), and Malplaquet (1709).
eugenics	ety	C19: from Greek eugen*_es wellborn, from #7eu- +-gen*_es born; see #7-gen  &- eu@.#!gen+ic adj. &- eu@.#!gen@.i+cal+ly adv.
eugenics	0.
	syl	eu:gen+ics
	pron	<ju:1Jeniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of methods of improving the quality of the human race, esp. by selective breeding.
eugenicist	sub
	head	eugenics
	syl	eu:1gen:i+cist
	pos	n.
Eug'enie	0.
	syl	Eu:g*'e:nie
	pron	French <$oZA1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1826-1920, Empress of France (1853-71) as wife of Napoleon III.
eugenol	ety	C19: eugen-, from Eugenia caryophyllata kind of clove from which oil may be obtained+-#7ol 
eugenol	0.
	syl	eu:ge:nol
	pron	<1ju:Ji2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale yellow oily liquid substance with a spicy taste and an odour of cloves, used in perfumery; 4-allyl-2-methoxyphenol. Formula: C\1\0H\1\2O\2.
euglena	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7eu -#7+ Greek gl*_en*_e eyeball, socket of a joint
euglena	0.
	syl	eu:gle:na
	pron	<ju:1glEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater flagellate protozoan of the genus typically having holophytic nutrition. Because it has some plant characteristics is sometimes classified as an alga.
euhemerism	ety	C19: named after Euhemerus (??300 #7b.c.) #7, Greek philosopher who propound?!ed this theory
euhemerism	1.
	syl	eu:he+mer+ism
	pron	<ju:1hEm*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that gods arose out of the deification of historical heroes.
euhemerism	2.
	syl	eu:he+mer+ism
	pron	<ju:1hEm*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any interpre?!tation of myths that derives the gods from outstanding men and seeks the source of mythology in history.
euhemerist	sub
	head	euhemerism
	syl	eu:1he+mer+ist
	pos	n.
euhemeristic	sub
	head	euhemerism
	syl	eu:2he+mer+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
euhemeristically	sub
	head	euhemerism
	syl	eu:2he+mer+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
euhemerise	alt
	head	euhemerize
	or	euhemerize
	syl	eu:he+mer+ise
	pron	<ju:1hEm*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
euhemerize	0.
	or	euhemerise
	syl	eu:he+mer+ize
	pron	<ju:1hEm*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deal with or explain (myths) by euhemerism.
eulachon	ety	from Chinook Jargon ul*^ak*^an 
eulachan	alt
	head	eulachon
	or	eulachon
	syl	eu:la+chan
	pos	n.
eulachons	infl
	head	eulachon
	or	eulachans
	syl	eu:la+chons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eulachon	infl
	or	eulachan
	syl	eu:la+chon
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eulachans	infl
	head	eulachon
	or	eulachons
	syl	eu:la+chans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eulachan	infl
	head	eulachon
	or	eulachon
	syl	eu:la+chan.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eulachon	0.
	or	eulachan
	syl	eu:la+chon
	pron	<1ju:l*2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {candlefish}.
Leonhard	infl
	head	Euler
	syl	Le:on:hard
	pron	<1lA:cn2hart>
	pos	n.
Euler	0.
	syl	Eu:ler
	pron	German <1cil*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1707-83, Swiss mathematician, noted esp. for his work on the calculus of variation: considered the founder of modern mathematical analysis.
eulogia	ety	C18: from Greek: blessing; see #7eulogy 
eulogia	1.
	syl	eu:lo+gi:a
	pron	<ju:1l*uJi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Christian Church.
	def	blessed bread distributed to members of the congregation after the liturgy, esp. to those who have not communed.
eulogia	2.
	syl	eu:lo+gi:a
	pron	<ju:1l*uJi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a blessing or something blessed.
eulogise	alt
	head	eulogize
	or	eulogize
	syl	eu:lo+gise
	pron	<1ju:l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
eulogize	0.
	or	eulogise
	syl	eu:lo+gize
	pron	<1ju:l*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to praise (a person or thing) highly in speech or writing.
eulogist	sub
	head	eulogize
	syl	eu:lo+gist
	pos	n.
eulogizer	sub
	head	eulogize
	or	eulogiser
	syl	eu:lo+2giz+er
	pos	n.
eulogiser	sub
	head	eulogize
	or	eulogizer
	syl	eu:lo+2gis+er
	pos	n.
eulogistic	sub
	head	eulogize
	or	eulogistical
	syl	eu:lo+1gis+tic
	pos	adj.
eulogistical	sub
	head	eulogize
	or	eulogistic
	syl	eu:lo+1gis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
eulogistically	sub
	head	eulogize
	syl	eu:lo+1gis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eulogy	ety	C16: from Late Latin eulogia, from Greek: praise, from #7eu -#7+ -#7logy ; influenced by Latin *_elogium short saying, inscription
eulogies	infl
	head	eulogy
	syl	eu:lo:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eulogy	1.
	syl	eu:lo:gy
	pron	<1ju:l*2Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal speech or piece of writing praising a person or thing, esp. a person who has recently died.
eulogy	2.
	syl	eu:lo:gy
	pron	<1ju:l*2Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	high praise or commendation. {~} Also called (archaic): {eu@.lo+gi@.um} (ju$:#!l$$$ud#f$I$$m).
Eumenides	ety	from Greek, literally: the benevolent ones, from eumen*_es benevolent, from #7eu -#7+ menos spirit
Eumenides	0.
	syl	Eu:men:i+des
	pron	<ju:1meni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Furies}, used by the Greeks as a euphemism.
eunuch	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek eunoukhos attendant of the bedchamber, from eun*_e bed+ ekhein to have, keep
eunuch	1.
	syl	eu:nuch
	pron	<1ju:n*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has been castrated, esp. (formerly) for some office such as a guard in a harem.
eunuch	2.
	syl	eu:nuch
	pron	<1ju:n*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an ineffective man.
	exam	1	a political eunuch.
euonymus	ety	C18: from Latin: spindle tree, from Greek eu*_onumos fortunately named, from #7eu -#7+ onoma #7name 
evonymus	alt
	head	euonymus
	or	euonymus
	syl	e:von:y+mus
	pos	n.
euonymus	0.
	or	evonymus
	syl	eu:on:y+mus
	pron	<ju:1onim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the N temperate genus such as the spindle tree, whose seeds are each enclosed in a fleshy, typically red, aril: family
eupatorium	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek eupatorion hemp agrimony, from Eupator surname of Mithridates VI, king of Pontus and traditionally the first to have used it medicinally
eupatorium	0.
	syl	eu:pa+to+ri:um
	pron	<2ju:p*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of tropical America and the West Indies: cultivated for their ornamental clusters of purple, pink, or white flowers: family (composites).
eupatrid	ety	C19: via Latin from Greek eupatrid*_es, literally: having a good father, from #7eu -#7+ pat*_er father
eupatridae	infl
	head	eupatrid
	or	eupatrids
	syl	eu:pat+ri+dae
	pron	<-1p@tri2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eupatrids	infl
	head	eupatrid
	or	eupatridae
	syl	eu:pat+rids.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eupatrid	0.
	syl	eu:pat+rid
	pron	<ju:1p@trid>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a hereditary noble or landowner.
Eupen and Malm'edy	0.
	syl	Eu:pen and Mal+m*'e+dy
	pron	French <$o1pen> <malmA1di>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of Belgium in Li*`ege province: ceded by Germany in 1919. Pop.: of Eupen 14879 (1970); of Malm*'edy 6464 (1970).
eupepsia	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek, from #7eu -#7+ pepsis digestion, from peptein to digest &- eu@.pep+tic (ju$:#!p$ept$Ik) adj.
eupepsy	alt
	head	eupepsia
	or	eupepsia
	syl	eu:pep+sy
	pron	<ju:1pepsi>
	pos	n.
eupepsia	0.
	or	eupepsy
	syl	eu:pep+si:a
	pron	<ju:1pepsi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	good digestion.
euphausiid	ety	C19: from New Latin Euphausiacea, perhaps from Greek #7eu -#7+ pha- from phainein to reveal, show+ ousia substance, stuff
euphausiid	0.
	syl	eu:phau+si+id
	pron	<ju:1fc:ziid>
	pos	n.
	def	any small pelagic shrimplike crustacean of the order an important constituent of krill.
euphemism	ety	C17: from Greek euph*_emismos, from #7eu -#7+ ph*_em*_e speech
euphemism	1.
	syl	eu:phe:mism
	pron	<1ju:fi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an inoffensive word or phrase substituted for one considered offensive or hurtful, esp. one concerned with religion, sex, death, or excreta. Examples of euphemisms are.
	exam	1	sleep with
euphemism	2.
	syl	eu:phe:mism
	pron	<1ju:fi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of such inoffensive words or phrases.
euphemist	sub
	head	euphemism
	syl	eu:phe:mist
	pos	n.
euphemistic	sub
	head	euphemism
	syl	eu:phe:1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
euphemistically	sub
	head	euphemism
	syl	eu:phe:1mis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
euphemise	alt
	head	euphemize
	or	euphemize
	syl	eu:phe:mise
	pron	<1ju:fi2mIz>
	pos	vb.
euphemize	0.
	or	euphemise
	syl	eu:phe:mize
	pron	<1ju:fi2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak in euphemisms or refer to by means of a euphemism.
euphemizer	sub
	head	euphemize
	or	euphemiser
	syl	eu:phe:2miz+er
	pos	n.
euphemiser	sub
	head	euphemize
	or	euphemizer
	syl	eu:phe:2mis+er
	pos	n.
euphonious	alt
	head	euphonic
	or	euphonic
	syl	eu:pho+ni+ous
	pron	<ju:1f*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
euphonic	1.
	or	euphonious
	syl	eu:phon+ic
	pron	<ju:1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to euphony; pleasing to the ear.
euphonic	2.
	or	euphonious
	syl	eu:phon+ic
	pron	<ju:1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech sounds
	def	altered for ease of pronunciation.
euphonically	sub
	head	euphonic
	or	euphoniously
	syl	eu:1phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
euphoniously	sub
	head	euphonic
	or	euphonically
	syl	eu:1pho+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
euphonium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7euph (#7ony+harm) #7onium 
euphonium	0.
	syl	eu:pho+ni:um
	pron	<ju:1f*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a brass musical instrument with four valves; the tenor of the tuba family. It is used mainly in brass bands.
euphonise	alt
	head	euphonize
	or	euphonize
	syl	eu:pho+nise
	pron	<1ju:f*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
euphonize	1.
	or	euphonise
	syl	eu:pho+nize
	pron	<1ju:f*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make pleasant to hear; render euphonious.
euphonize	2.
	or	euphonise
	syl	eu:pho+nize
	pron	<1ju:f*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (speech sounds) so as to facilitate pronunciation.
euphony	ety	C17: from Late Latin euph*_onia, from Greek, from #7eu -#7+ ph*_on*_e voice
euphonies	infl
	head	euphony
	syl	eu:pho+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
euphony	1.
	syl	eu:pho+ny
	pron	<1ju:f*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the alteration of speech sounds, esp. by assimilation, so as to make them easier to pronounce.
euphony	2.
	syl	eu:pho+ny
	pron	<1ju:f*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasing sound, esp. in speech.
euphorbia	ety	C14: euforbia, from Latin euphorbea African plant named after Euphorbus, first-century #7a.d. Greek physician
euphorbia	0.
	syl	eu:phor+bi:a
	pron	<ju:1fc:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus such as the spurges and poinsettia: family
euphorbiaceous	0.
	syl	eu:phor+bi:a+ceous
	pron	<ju:2fc:bi1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants typically having capsular fruits: includes the spurges, the castor oil and cassava plants, cascarilla, and poinsettia.
euphoria	ety	C19: from Greek: good ability to endure, from #7eu -#7+ pherein to bear
euphoria	0.
	syl	eu:pho+ri:a
	pron	<ju:1fc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of great elation, esp. when exaggerated.
euphoric	sub
	head	euphoria
	syl	eu:phor+ic
	pron	<ju:1forik>
	pos	adj.
euphoriant	1.
	syl	eu:pho+ri+ant
	pron	<ju:1fc:ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or able to produce euphoria.
euphoriant	2.
	syl	eu:pho+ri+ant
	pron	<ju:1fc:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphoriant drug or agent.
euphotic	ety	C20: from #7eu -#7+photic 
euphotic	0.
	syl	eu:pho+tic
	pron	<ju:1f*utik>, <-1fot->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	denoting or relating to the uppermost part of a sea or lake down to about 100 metres depth, which receives enough light to enable photo?!synthesis to take place.
euphrasy	ety	C15 eufrasie, from Medieval Latin eufrasia, from Greek euphrasia gladness, from euphrainein to make glad, from #7eu -#7+ phr*_en mind
euphrasies	infl
	head	euphrasy
	syl	eu:phra+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
euphrasy	0.
	syl	eu:phra+sy
	pron	<1ju:fr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eyebright}.
Euphrates	0.
	syl	Eu:phra+tes
	pron	<ju:1frAtEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Asia, rising in E Turkey and flowing south across Syria and Iraq to join the Tigris, forming the Shatt-al-Arab, which flows to the head of the Persian Gulf: important in ancient times for the extensive irrigation of its valley (in Mesopotamia). Length: 3598 km (2235 miles).
euphroe	ety	C19: from Dutch juffrouw maiden, earlier joncfrouwe (from jonc #7young+ frouwe woman)
euphroe	alt
	or	euphroe
	syl	eu:phroe
	pron	<1ju:fr*u>, <-vr*u>
	pos	n.
euphroe	0.
	or	euphroe
	syl	eu:phroe
	pron	<1ju:fr*u>, <-vr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a wooden block with holes through which the lines of a crowfoot are rove.
Euphrosyne	0.
	syl	Eu:phros:y:ne
	pron	<ju:1frozi2nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Graces.
euphuism	ety	C16: after Ephues, prose romance by John Lyly
euphuism	1.
	syl	eu:phu:ism
	pron	<1ju:fju:2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial prose style of the Elizabethan period, marked by extreme use of antithesis, alliteration, and extended similes and allusions.
euphuism	2.
	syl	eu:phu:ism
	pron	<1ju:fju:2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any stylish affectation in speech or writing, esp. a rhetorical device or expression.
euphuist	sub
	head	euphuism
	syl	eu:phu+ist
	pos	n.
euphuistic	sub
	head	euphuism
	or	euphuistical
	syl	eu:phu+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
euphuistical	sub
	head	euphuism
	or	euphuistic
	syl	eu:phu+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
euphuistically	sub
	head	euphuism
	syl	eu:phu+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
euplastic	ety	C19: from Greek euplastos readily moulded; see #7eu -#7, plastic 
euplastic	0.
	syl	eu:plas+tic
	pron	<ju:1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	healing quickly and well.
euploid	ety	C20: from #7eu -#7+ -ploid, as in #7haploid  &- #!eu@.ploid@.y n.
euploid	1.
	syl	eu:ploid
	pron	<1ju:plcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having chromosomes present in an exact multiple of the haploid number. {~}
euploid	2.
	syl	eu:ploid
	pron	<1ju:plcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a euploid cell or individual.
euploid	xref
	syl	eu:ploid
	pron	<1ju:plcid>
	qual	Biology.
	def	Compare {aneuploid}.
eupnoea	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek eupnoia, from eupnous breathing easily, from #7eu -#7+ pno*_e, from pnein to breathe
eupnea	alt
	head	eupnoea
	or	eupnoea
	syl	eup+ne:a
	pron	<ju:p1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
eupnoea	0.
	or	eupnea
	syl	eup+noe:a
	pron	<ju:p1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	normal relaxed breathing. Compare {dyspnoea}.
eupnoeic	sub
	head	eupnoea
	or	eupneic
	syl	eup+1noe+ic
	pos	adj.
eupneic	sub
	head	eupnoea
	or	eupnoeic
	syl	eup+1ne+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
Eur	0.
	syl	Eur.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Europe(an).
Eur-	0.
	syl	Eur-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {Euro-} before a vowel.
Eurasia	0.
	syl	Eur:a+sia
	pron	<ju*1rAS*>, <-Z*>
	pos	n.
	def	the continents of Europe and Asia considered as a whole.
Eurasian	1.
	syl	Eur:a+sian
	pron	<ju*1rAS*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Eurasia.
Eurasian	2.
	syl	Eur:a+sian
	pron	<ju*1rAS*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of mixed European and Asian descent.
Eurasian	3.
	syl	Eur:a+sian
	pron	<ju*1rAS*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of mixed European and Asian descent.
Euratom	0.
	syl	Eur+at+om
	pron	<ju*1r@t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {European Atomic Energy Commission}; an authority established by the Common Market to develop peaceful uses of nuclear energy.
Eure	0.
	syl	Eure
	pron	French <@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Haute-Normandie region. Capital: *'Evreux. Pop.: 433529 (1975). Area: 6037 sq. km (2354 sq. miles).
Eure-et-Loir	0.
	syl	Eure-et-Loir
	qual	French
	def	@or e #!lwa$:r) a department of N central France, in Centre region. Capital: Chartres. Pop.: 342281 (1975). Area: 5940 sq. km (2317 sq. miles).
eureka	ety	C17: from Greek heur*_eka I have found (it), from heuriskein to find; traditionally the exclamation of Archimedes when he realized, during bathing, that the volume of an irregular solid could be calculated by measuring the water displaced when it was immersed
eureka	0.
	syl	eu:re:ka
	pron	<ju1rEk*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of triumph on discovering or solving something.
Eureka Stockade	0.
	syl	Eu:re:ka Stock+ade
	pos	n.
	def	a violent incident in Ballarat, Australia, in 1854 between gold miners and the military, as a result of which the miners won their democratic rights in the state parliament.
eurhythmical	infl
	head	eurhythmic
	syl	eu:rhyth+mi+cal
eurhythmic	1.
	syl	eu:rhyth+mic
	pron	<ju:1ri@dmik>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	having a pleasing and harmonious rhythm, order, or structure.
eurhythmic	2.
	syl	eu:rhyth+mic
	pron	<ju:1ri@dmik>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	of or relating to eurhythmics.
eurhythmics	1.
	syl	eu:rhyth+mics
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a system of training through physical movement to music, originally taught by *'Emile Jaques-Dalcroze, to develop grace and musical understanding.
eurhythmics	2.
	syl	eu:rhyth+mics
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	dancing of this style, expressing the rhythm and spirit of the music through body movements.
eurhythmy	ety	C17: from Latin eurythmia, from Greek eurhuthmia, from #7eu -#7+ rhuthmos proportion, #7rhythm 
eurhythmy	1.
	syl	eu:rhyth+my
	usage	esp. U.S. or
	def	rhythmical movement.
eurhythmy	2.
	syl	eu:rhyth+my
	usage	esp. U.S. or
	def	harmonious structure.
Euripides	0.
	syl	Eu:rip:i:des
	pron	<ju1ripi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??480-406 #7b.c., Greek tragic dramatist. His plays, 18 of which are extant, include and
euripus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek Euripos the strait between Boeotia and Euboea, from rip*_e force, rush
euripi	infl
	head	euripus
	syl	eu:ri+pi
	pron	<-pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
euripus	1.
	syl	eu:ri+pus
	pron	<ju1rIp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait or channel with a strong current or tide.
euripus	2.
	syl	eu:ri+pus
	pron	<ju1rIp*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a state of violent fluctuation.
Euroclydon	ety	C17: from Greek euroklud*_on, from Euros E#7urus+ Greek akul*_on (unattested) north wind, from Latin aquil*_o 
Euroclydon	1.
	syl	Eu:roc+ly+don
	pron	<ju1rokli2don>
	pos	n.
	def	a stormy wind from the north or northeast that occurs in the Levant, which caused the ship in which St. Paul was travelling to be wrecked (Acts 27:14).
Euroclydon	2.
	syl	Eu:roc+ly+don
	pron	<ju1rokli2don>
	pos	n.
	def	any stormy wind.
Eurocommunism	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+com+mun+ism
	pron	<2ju*r*u1komju2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the policies, doctrines, and practices of Communist Parties in Western Europe, esp. insofar as these favour nonalignment with Russia or China. &- {@!Eu@.ro+#!com+mun+ist}
Eurocrat	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+crat
	pron	<1ju*r*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member, esp. a senior member, of the administration of the Common Market.
Eurodollar	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+dol+lar
	pron	<1ju*r*u2dol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. dollar as part of a European holding: they are used as a source of short or medium-term finance, esp. in international trade, because of their easy convertibility.
Euromart	alt
	head	Euromarket
	or	Euromarket
	syl	Eu:ro+mart
	pos	n.
Euromarket	0.
	or	Euromart
	syl	Eu:ro+mar+ket
	pron	<1ju*r*u2ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for the {Common Market}.
Europa	H1.0.
	syl	Eu:ro:pa
	pron	<ju1r*up*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Phoenician princess who had three children by Zeus in Crete, where he had taken her after assuming the guise of a white bull. Their offspring were Rhadamanthys, Minos, and Sarpedon.
Europa	H2.0.
	syl	Eu+ro+pa
	pron	<ju1r*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth largest of the twelve satellites of Jupiter and the third nearest to the planet.
Europe	1.
	syl	Eu:rope
	pron	<1ju*r*p>
	pos	n.
	def	the second smallest continent, forming the W peninsula of the land mass of Eurasia: the border with Asia runs from the Urals to the Caspian and the Black Sea. The coastline is generally extremely indented and there are several peninsulas (notably Scandinavia, Italy, and Iberia) and offshore islands (including the British Isles and Iceland). It contains a series of great mountain systems in the south (Pyrenees, Alps, Apennines, Carpathians, Caucasus), a large central plain, and a N region of lakes and mountains in Scandinavia. Pop.: 458067000 (1969 est.). Area: about 10400000 sq. km (4000000 sq. miles).
Europe	2.
	syl	Eu:rope
	pron	<1ju*r*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the continent of Europe except for the British Isles.
	exam	1	we're going to Europe for our holiday.
Europe	3.
	syl	Eu:rope
	pron	<1ju*r*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the Common Market.
	exam	1	when did Britain go into Europe??
European	1.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Europe or its inhabitants.
European	2.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	native to or derived from Europe.
European	3.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Europe.
European	4.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of European descent.
Europeanism	sub
	head	European
	syl	Eu:ro+1pe:an+ism
	pos	n.
European Economic Community	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an E:co+nom+ic Com+mu+ni:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {Common Market}. Abbrev.: {EEC}
European Free Trade Association	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an Free Trade As+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See {EFTA}.
Europeanise	alt
	head	Europeanize
	or	Europeanize
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an+ise
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Europeanize	1.
	or	Europeanise
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an+ize
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make European in culture, dress, etc.
Europeanize	2.
	or	Europeanise
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an+ize
	pron	<2ju*r*1pi*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to integrate (a country, economy, etc.) into the Common Market.
Europeanization	sub
	head	Europeanize
	or	Europeanisation
	syl	Eu:ro+2pe:an:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Europeanisation	sub
	head	Europeanize
	or	Europeanization
	syl	Eu:ro+2pe:an:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
European letter telegram	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an let+ter tel:e+gram
	pos	n.
	def	a letter telegram sent from the U.K. to a European country. Abbrev.: {ELT}
European plan	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an plan
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hotel rate of charging covering room and service but not meals. Compare {American plan}.
European Recovery Programme	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+pe:an Re+cov+er:y Pro+gramme
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {Marshall Plan}.
europium	ety	C20: named after E#7urope+ -#7ium 
europium	0.
	syl	eu:ro+pi:um
	pron	<ju1r*upi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft ductile reactive silvery-white element of the lanthanide series of metals: used as the red phosphor in colour television and in lasers. Symbol: Eu; atomic no.: 63; atomic wt.: 151.96; valency: 2 or 3; relative density: 5.25; melting pt.: 826?%C; boiling pt.: 1439?%C.
Europoort	0.
	syl	Eu:ro+poort
	pron	Dutch <1$o:ro:po:rt>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Netherlands near Rotterdam: developed in the 1960s; handles chiefly oil.
Eurovision	0.a.
	syl	Eu:ro+vis+ion
	pron	<1ju*r*u2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the network of the European Broadcasting Union for the exchange of news and television programmes amongst its member organizations and for the relay of news and programmes from outside the network.
Eurovision	0.b.
	syl	Eu:ro+vis+ion
	pron	<1ju*r*u2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	the Eurovision song contest.
Eurus	ety	Latin, from Greek euros 
Eurus	0.
	syl	Eu:rus
	pron	<1ju*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the east or southeast wind personified.
eury-	ety	New Latin, from Greek, from eurus wide
eury-	0.
	syl	eu:ry-
	usage	combining form.
	def	broad or wide.
	exam	1	eurythermal.
Euryale	0.
	syl	Eu:ry:a:le
	pron	<ju1rI*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Gorgons.
Eurydice	0.
	syl	Eu:ryd:i:ce
	pron	<ju1ridisi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a dryad married to Orpheus, who sought her in Hades after she died. She would have been able to leave Hades with him had he not broken his pact and looked back at her.
eurypterid	ety	C19: from New Latin Eurypterida, from #7eury -#7+ Greek pteron wing, feather
eurypterid	0.
	syl	eu:ryp+ter+id
	pron	<ju1ript*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any large extinct scorpion-like aquatic arthropod of the group of Palaeozoic times, thought to be related to the horseshoe crabs.
Eurystheus	0.
	syl	Eu:rys:theus
	pron	<ju1risTju:s>, <-Ti*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a grandson of Perseus, who, through the favour of Hera, inherited the kingship of Mycenae, which Zeus had intended for Hercules.
eurythermic	infl
	head	eurythermal
	or	eurythermous
	syl	eu:ry+ther+mic
	pos	adj.
eurythermous	infl
	head	eurythermal
	or	eurythermic
	syl	eu:ry+ther+mous
	pos	adj.
eurythermal	0.
	syl	eu:ry+ther+mal
	pron	<2ju*ri1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms
	def	able to tolerate a wide range of temperatures in the environment.
eurythmics	0.
	syl	eu:ryth+mics
	pron	<ju:1ri@dmiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {eurhythmics}. &- {eu@.#!ryth+mic} {eu@.#!ryth+mi+cal} &- {eu@.#!ryth+my}
eurytropic	ety	C20: from #7eury -#7+ -#7tropic 
eurytropic	0.
	syl	eu:ry+trop+ic
	pron	<2ju*ri1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Ecology. of a species, etc.
	def	able to tolerate a wide range of environmental changes. Compare {stenotropic}.
Eusebius	0.
	syl	Eu:se:bi:us
	pron	<ju:1sEbi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??265-??340 #7a.d., bishop of Caesarea: author of a history of the Christian Church to 324 #7a.d.
eusporangiate	ety	from New Latin eusporangi*_atus (unattested), from #7eu -#7+sporangium 
eusporangiate	0.
	syl	eu:spo+ran+gi+ate
	pron	<2ju:spc:1r@nJiit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ferns
	def	having each sporangium developing from a group of cells rather than a single cell.
Eustachian tube	ety	C18: named after Bartolomeo Eustachio, 16th-century Italian anatomist
Eustachian tube	0.
	syl	Eu:sta+chian tube
	pron	<ju:1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube that connects the middle ear with the nasopharynx and equalizes the pressure between the two sides of the eardrum.
eustatic	ety	C20: from Greek, from #7eu -#7+static 
eustatic	0.
	syl	eu:stat+ic
	pron	<ju:1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to worldwide changes in sea level, caused by the melting of ice sheets, movements of the ocean floor, sedimentation, etc.
eustasy	sub
	head	eustatic
	syl	eu:sta+sy
	pron	<1ju:st*si>
	pos	n.
eustatically	sub
	head	eustatic
	syl	eu:1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eutectic	ety	C19: from Greek eut*_ektos melting readily, from #7eu -#7+ t*_ekein to melt
eutectic	1.
	syl	eu:tec+tic
	pron	<ju:1tektik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mixture of substances, esp. an alloy
	def	having the lowest freezing point of all possible mixtures of the substances.
eutectic	2.
	syl	eu:tec+tic
	pron	<ju:1tektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or suitable for the formation of eutectic mixtures.
eutectic	3.
	syl	eu:tec+tic
	pron	<ju:1tektik>
	pos	n.
	def	a eutectic mixture.
eutectic	4.
	syl	eu:tec+tic
	pron	<ju:1tektik>
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature on a phase diagram at which a eutectic mixture forms.
eutectoid	0.
	syl	eu:tec+toid
	pron	<ju:1tektcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {eutectic}.
Euterpe	0.
	syl	Eu:ter:pe
	pron	<ju:1tR:pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of lyric poetry and music.
Euterpean	sub
	head	Euterpe
	syl	Eu:1ter+pe:an
	pos	adj.
euthanasia	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: easy death, from #7eu -#7+ thanatos death
euthanasia	0.
	syl	eu:tha+na+si:a
	pron	<2ju:T*1nAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing someone painlessly, esp. to relieve suffering from an incurable illness. Also called: {mercy killing}.
euthenics	ety	C20: from Greek euth*_enein to thrive
euthenics	0.
	syl	eu:then+ics
	pron	<ju:1Teniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the control of the environment, esp. with a view to improving the health and living standards of the human race.
euthenist	sub
	head	euthenics
	syl	eu:1then+ist
	pos	n.
eutherian	ety	C19: from New Latin Euth*_eria, from Greek #7eu -#7+ th*_eria, plural of th*_erion beast
eutherian	1.
	syl	eu:the+ri:an
	pron	<ju:1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subclass of mammals all of which have a placenta and reach an advanced state of development before birth. The group includes all mammals except monotremes and marsupials.
eutherian	2.
	syl	eu:the+ri:an
	pron	<ju:1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any eutherian mammal.
eutherian	xref
	syl	eu:the+ri:an
	pron	<ju:1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {metatherian, prototherian}.
eutrophic	ety	C18: probably from eutrophy, from Greek eutrophia sound nutrition, from eutrophos well-fed, from #7eu -#7+ trephein to nourish
eutrophic	0.
	syl	eu:troph+ic
	pron	<ju:1trofik>, <-1tr*u->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of lakes, etc.
	def	rich in organic and mineral nutrients and supporting an abundant plant life. Compare {oligotrophic}.
eutrophication	sub
	head	eutrophic
	syl	eu:2troph:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
euxenite	ety	C19: from Greek euxenos hospitable (literally: well-disposed to strangers), from #7eu -#7+ xenos stranger; from its containing a number of rare elements
euxenite	0.
	syl	eux+e:nite
	pron	<1ju:ksi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare brownish-black mineral containing erbium, cerium, uranium, columbium, and yttrium.
Euxine Sea	0.
	syl	Eux+ine Sea
	pron	<1ju:ksIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Black Sea}.
eV	0.
	syl	eV
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	electronvolt.
EV	0.
	syl	E.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	English Version (of the Bible).
EVA	0.
	syl	EVA
	qual	Astronautics. abbrev. for
	def	extravehicular activity.
evacuant	1.
	syl	e:vac:u+ant
	pron	<i1v@kju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to promote excretion, esp. of the bowels.
evacuant	2.
	syl	e:vac:u+ant
	pron	<i1v@kju*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an evacuant agent.
evacuate	ety	C16: from Latin *_evacu*_are to void, from vacuus empty &- e@.@!vac@.u+#!a@.tion n. &- e@.#!vac@.u+a@.tive adj.
evacuate	1.
	syl	e:vac:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@kju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to withdraw or cause to withdraw from (a place of danger) to a place of greater safety.
evacuate	2.
	syl	e:vac:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@kju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make empty by removing the contents of.
evacuate	3.a.
	syl	e:vac:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@kju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to eliminate or excrete (faeces); defecate.
evacuate	3.b.
	syl	e:vac:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@kju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to discharge (any waste product) from (a part of the body).
evacuate	4.
	syl	e:vac:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@kju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create a vacuum in (a bulb, flask, reaction vessel, etc.).
evacuator	sub
	head	evacuate
	syl	e:1vac:u+2a:tor
	pos	n.
evacuee	0.
	syl	e:vac+u:ee
	pron	<i2v@kju1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a person evacuated from a place of danger, esp. in wartime.
evade	ety	C16: from French *'evader, from Latin *_ev*_adere to go forth, from v*_adere to go
evade	1.
	syl	e:vade
	pron	<i1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to get away from or avoid (imprisonment, captors, etc.); escape.
evade	2.
	syl	e:vade
	pron	<i1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to get around, shirk, or dodge (the law, a duty, etc.).
evade	3.
	syl	e:vade
	pron	<i1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to avoid answering (a question).
evadable	sub
	head	evade
	syl	e:1vad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
evader	sub
	head	evade
	syl	e:1vad+er
	pos	n.
evadingly	sub
	head	evade
	syl	e:1vad+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
evaginate	ety	C17: from Late Latin *_ev*_ag*_in*_are to unsheath, from v*_ag*_ina sheath
evaginate	0.
	syl	e:vag:i+nate
	pron	<i1v@Ji2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to turn (an organ or part) inside out; turn the outer surface (of an organ or part) back on itself.
evagination	sub
	head	evaginate
	syl	e:2vag:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
evaluate	ety	C19: back formation from evaluation, from French, from evaluer to evaluate; see #7value 
evaluate	1.
	syl	e:val:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@lju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ascertain or set the amount or value of.
evaluate	2.
	syl	e:val:u+ate
	pron	<i1v@lju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to judge or assess the worth of; appraise.
evaluation	sub
	head	evaluate
	syl	e:2val:u+1a:tion
	pos	n.
evaluative	sub
	head	evaluate
	syl	e:1val:u+a:tive
	pos	adj.
evaluator	sub
	head	evaluate
	syl	e:1val:u+2a:tor
	pos	n.
evanesce	ety	C19: from Latin *_ev*_an*_escere to disappear; see #7vanish 
evanesce	0.
	syl	ev:a+nesce
	pron	<2ev*1nes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of smoke, mist, etc.
	def	to fade gradually from sight; vanish.
evanescent	1.
	syl	ev:a+nes+cent
	pron	<2ev*1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	passing out of sight; fading away; vanishing.
evanescent	2.
	syl	ev:a+nes+cent
	pron	<2ev*1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	ephemeral or transitory.
evanescently	sub
	head	evanescent
	syl	ev:a+1nes+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
evanescence	sub
	head	evanescent
	syl	ev:a+1nes+cence
	pos	n.
evan	alt
	head	evang
	or	evang
	syl	evan.
evang	0.
	or	evan
	syl	evang.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	often cap.
	def	evangelical.
evangel	ety	C14: from Church Latin *_evangelium, from Greek evangelion good news, from #7eu -#7+ angelos messenger; see #7angel 
evangel	1.
	syl	e:van+gel
	pron	<i1v@nJ*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the gospel of Christian?!ity.
evangel	2.
	syl	e:van+gel
	pron	<i1v@nJ*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any of the four Gospels of the New Testament.
evangel	3.
	syl	e:van+gel
	pron	<i1v@nJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any body of teachings regarded as central or basic.
evangel	4.
	syl	e:van+gel
	pron	<i1v@nJ*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {evangelist}.
	infl
	head	evangelical
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
evangelical	1.
	syl	e:van+gel:i+cal
	pron	<2Ev@n1JelikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, based upon, or following from the Gospels.
evangelical	2.
	syl	e:van+gel:i+cal
	pron	<2Ev@n1JelikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to any of certain Protestant sects or parties, which emphasize the importance of personal conversion and faith in atonement through the death of Christ as a means of salvation.
evangelical	3.
	syl	e:van+gel:i+cal
	pron	<2Ev@n1JelikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {evangelistic}.
evangelical	4.
	syl	e:van+gel:i+cal
	pron	<2Ev@n1JelikL>
	pos	n.
	def	an upholder of evangelical doctrines or a member of an evangelical sect or party, esp. the Low-Church party of the Church of England. &- {@!e@.van+#!gel@.i+cal+ism}
evangelically	sub
	head	evangelical
	syl	e:van+1gel:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
evangelism	1.
	syl	e:van+ge:lism
	pron	<i1v@nJi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of spreading the Christian gospel.
evangelism	2.
	syl	e:van+ge:lism
	pron	<i1v@nJi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	ardent or missionary zeal for a cause.
evangelism	3.
	syl	e:van+ge:lism
	pron	<i1v@nJi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the work, methods, or characteristic outlook of a revivalist or evangelist preacher.
evangelism	4.
	syl	e:van+ge:lism
	pron	<i1v@nJi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {evangelicalism}.
evangelist	1.
	syl	e:van+ge:list
	pron	<i1v@nJilist>
	pos	n.
	def	an occasional preacher, sometimes itinerant and often preaching at meetings in the open air.
evangelist	2.
	syl	e:van+ge:list
	pron	<i1v@nJilist>
	pos	n.
	def	a preacher of the Christian gospel.
evangelist	3.
	syl	e:van+ge:list
	pron	<i1v@nJilist>
	pos	n.
	def	any zealous advocate of a cause.
evangelist	4.
	syl	e:van+ge:list
	pron	<i1v@nJilist>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{revivalist} (sense 1)}.
Evangelist	1.
	syl	E:van+ge:list
	pron	<i1v@nJilist>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the writers of the New Testament Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John.
Evangelist	2.
	syl	E:van+ge:list
	pron	<i1v@nJilist>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior official or dignitary of the Mormon Church.
evangelistic	1.
	syl	e:van+ge:lis+tic
	pron	<i2v@nJi1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, resembling, or relating to evangelists or their methods and attitudes.
	exam	1	evangelistic zeal.
evangelistic	2.
	syl	e:van+ge:lis+tic
	pron	<i2v@nJi1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	zealously advocating a cause.
evangelistic	3.
	syl	e:van+ge:lis+tic
	pron	<i2v@nJi1listik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or relating to all or any of the four Evangelists.
evangelistically	sub
	head	evangelistic
	syl	e:2van+ge:1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
evangelise	alt
	head	evangelize
	or	evangelize
	syl	e:van+ge:lise
	pron	<i1v@nJi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
evangelize	1.
	or	evangelise
	syl	e:van+ge:lize
	pron	<i1v@nJi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to preach the Christian gospel or a particular interpretation of it (to).
evangelize	2.
	or	evangelise
	syl	e:van+ge:lize
	pron	<i1v@nJi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to advocate a cause with the object of making converts.
evangelization	sub
	head	evangelize
	or	evangelisation
	syl	e:2van+ge:li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
evangelisation	sub
	head	evangelize
	or	evangelization
	syl	e:2van+ge:li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
evangelizer	sub
	head	evangelize
	or	evangeliser
	syl	e:1van+ge:2liz+er
	pos	n.
evangeliser	sub
	head	evangelize
	or	evangelizer
	syl	e:1van+ge:2lis+er
	pos	n.
evanish	ety	C15: from Old French esvanir, from Latin *_ev*_an*_escere to #7vanish 
evanish	0.
	syl	e:van+ish
	pron	<i1v@niS>
	pos	vb.
	def	a poetic word for {vanish}.
evanishment	sub
	head	evanish
	syl	e:1van+ish+ment
	pos	n.
Evans	1.
	syl	Ev:ans
	pron	<1ev*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur John}. 1851-1941, English archaeologist, whose excavations of the palace of Knossos in Crete provided evidence for the existence of the Minoan civilization.
(Arthur) Mostyn	2.
	head	Evans
	syl	(Arthur) Mos:tyn
	def	known as born 1925, British trade-union leader; general secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union since 1978.
Evans	3.
	syl	Ev:ans
	pron	<1ev*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {E@.dith}. 1888-1976, English actress.
Evans	4.
	syl	Ev:ans
	pron	<1ev*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ger@.aint (Llewellyn) }. born 1922, Welsh operatic baritone.
Herbert McLean	5.
	head	Evans
	syl	Her:bert Mc:Lean.
	def	1882-1971, U.S. anatomist and embryologist; discoverer of vitamin E (1922).
Mary Ann	6.
	head	Evans
	syl	Mar:y Ann.
	def	original name of (George) {Eliot}.
Evanston	0.
	syl	Ev+ans+ton
	pron	<1ev*nst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Illinois, on Lake Michigan north of Chicago: Northwestern University (1851). Pop.: 79808 (1970).
Evansville	0.
	syl	Ev+ans+ville
	pron	<1ev*nz2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Indiana, on the Ohio River. Pop.: 136165 (1973 est.).
evaporate	ety	C16: from Late Latin *_evap*_or*_are, from Latin vapor steam; see #7vapour  &- e@.#!vap@.o+ra@.ble adj. &- e@.@!vap@.o+ra@.#!bil+i@.ty n. &- e@.@!vap@.o+#!ra+tion n. &- e@.#!vap@.o+ra+tive adj.
evaporate	1.
	syl	e:vap:o+rate
	pron	<i1v@p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change from a liquid or solid state to a vapour. Compare {boil} %1 (sense 1).
evaporate	2.
	syl	e:vap:o+rate
	pron	<i1v@p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose liquid by vaporization leaving a more concentrated residue.
evaporate	3.
	syl	e:vap:o+rate
	pron	<i1v@p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disappear or cause to dis?!appear; fade away or cause to fade away.
	exam	1	all her doubts evaporated.
evaporate	4.
	syl	e:vap:o+rate
	pron	<i1v@p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deposit (a film, metal, etc.) by vapori?!zation of a liquid or solid and the subsequent condensation of its vapour.
evaporator	sub
	head	evaporate
	syl	e:1vap:o+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
evaporated milk	0.
	syl	e:vap:o+rat+ed milk
	pos	n.
	def	thick unsweetened tinned milk from which some of the water has been evaporated.
evaporometer	alt
	head	evaporimeter
	or	evaporimeter
	syl	e:vap:o+rom+e:ter
	pron	<i2v@p*1romit*>
	pos	n.
evaporimeter	0.
	or	evaporometer
	syl	e:vap:o+rim+e:ter
	pron	<i2v@p*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {atmometer}.
evaporite	ety	C20: #7evaporation+ -#7{ite %1}
evaporite	0.
	syl	e:vap:o+rite
	pron	<i1v@p*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any sedimentary rock, such as rock salt, gypsum, or anhydrite, formed by evaporation of former seas or salt-water lakes.
evapotranspiration	0.
	syl	e:vap:o+tran+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<i2v@p*u2tr@nsp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of water vapour to the atmosphere by evaporation from land and water surfaces and by the transpiration of vegetation.
evasion	ety	C15: from Late Latin *_ev*_asi*_o, from Latin *_ev*_adere to go forth; see #7evade 
evasion	1.
	syl	e:va+sion
	pron	<i1vAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of evading or escaping, esp. from a distasteful duty, responsibility, etc., by trickery, cunning, or illegal means.
	exam	1	tax evasion.
evasion	2.
	syl	e:va+sion
	pron	<i1vAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	trickery, cunning, or deception used to dodge a question, duty, etc.; means of evading.
evasive	1.
	syl	e:va+sive
	pron	<i1vAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or seeking to evade; avoiding the issue; not straightforward.
evasive	2.
	syl	e:va+sive
	pron	<i1vAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	avoiding or seeking to avoid trouble or difficulties.
	exam	1	to take evasive action.
evasive	3.
	syl	e:va+sive
	pron	<i1vAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to catch or obtain; elusive.
evasively	sub
	head	evasive
	syl	e:1va+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
evasiveness	sub
	head	evasive
	syl	e:1va+sive+ness
	pos	n.
eve	ety	C13: variant of #7even %2
eve	1.a.
	syl	eve
	pron	<Ev>
	pos	n.
	def	the evening or day before some special event or festival.
eve	1.b.
	syl	eve
	pron	<Ev>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	New Year's Eve.
eve	2.
	syl	eve
	pron	<Ev>
	pos	n.
	def	the period immediately before an event.
	exam	1	on the eve of civil war.
eve	3.
	syl	eve
	pron	<Ev>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {evening}.
Eve	0.
	syl	Eve
	pron	<Ev>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first woman; mother of the human race, fashioned by God from the rib of Adam (Genesis 2:18-25).
evection	ety	C17: from Latin *_evecti*_o a going up, from *_evehere to lead forth, from vehere to carry
evection	0.
	syl	e:vec+tion
	pron	<i1vekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	irregularity in the moon's motion caused by perturbations of the sun and planets.
evectional	sub
	head	evection
	syl	e:1vec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
John	infl
	head	Evelyn
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Evelyn	0.
	syl	Eve:lyn
	pron	<1Evlin>, <1ev->
	pos	n.
	def	1620-1706, English author, noted chiefly for his diary (1640-1706).
even	ety	Old English efen; related to Old Norse jafn even, equal, Gothic ibns, Old High German eban 
even	H1.1.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	level and regular; flat.
	exam	1	an even surface.
even	H1.2.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	on the same level or in the same plane (as).
	exam	1	one surface even with another.
even	H1.3.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	without variation or fluctuation; regular; constant.
	exam	1	an even rate of progress.
even	H1.4.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not readily moved or excited; placid; calm.
	exam	1	an even temper.
even	H1.5.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	equally balanced between two sides.
	exam	1	an even game.
even	H1.6.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal or identical in number, quantity, etc..
	exam	1	two even spoonfuls of sugar.
even	H1.7.a.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a number
	def	divisible by two.
even	H1.7.b.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized or indicated by such a number.
	exam	1	maps are on the even pages.
even	H1.8.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting two or either of two alternatives, events, etc., that have an equal probability.
	exam	1	an even chance of missing or catching a train.
even	H1.9.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no balance of debt; neither owing nor being owed.
even	H1.10.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	just and impartial; fair.
	exam	1	an even division.
even	H1.11.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	exact in number, amount, or extent.
	exam	1	an even pound.
even	H1.12.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal, as in score; level.
	exam	1	now the teams are even.
even	H1.13.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function
	def	unchanged in value when the sign of the independent variable is changed, as in = Compare { {odd} (sense 8)}.
even	H1.14.a.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	a bet that wins an identical sum if it succeeds.
even	H1.14.b.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	the even-money favourite.
get even (with)	15.
	head	even
	syl	get even (with)
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exact revenge (on).
of even date	16.
	head	even
	syl	of even date.
	qual	Legal, formal, or obsolete.
	def	of the same or today's date. {~}
even	H1.18.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	intensifier; used with comparative forms
	exam	1	this is even better.
even	H1.19.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	notwithstand?!ing; in spite of.
	exam	1	even with his head start she soon caught him up.
even	H1.20.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	used to introduce a more precise version of a word, phrase, or statement.
	exam	1	he is base, even depraved.
even	H1.21.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	used preceding a clause of supposition or hypothesis to emphasize the implication that whether or not the condition in it is fulfilled, the statement in the main clause remains valid.
	exam	1	even if she died he wouldn't care.
even	H1.22.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	that is to say; namely (used for emphasis).
	exam	1	he, even he, hath spoken these things.
even	H1.23.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	all the way; fully.
	exam	1	I love thee even unto death.
even as	24.
	head	even
	syl	even as.
	pos	conj.
	def	at the very same moment or in the very same way that.
	exam	1	even as I spoke, it thundered.
even	H1.25.a.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	in spite of any assertion to the contrary: nevertheless.
even	H1.25.b.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	yes; (that is) correct.
even	xref
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	See also {break even, even out, even up}.
evener	sub
	head	even
	syl	e:ven+er
	pos	n.
evenly	sub
	head	even
	syl	e:ven+ly
	pos	adv.
evenness	sub
	head	even
	syl	e:ven+ness
	pos	n.
even	ety	Old English *_@afen; related to Old Frisian *_evend, Old High German *_aband 
even	H2.0.
	syl	e:ven
	pron	<1EvN>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {eve} or {evening}.
evenfall	0.
	syl	e:ven+fall
	pron	<1EvN2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	early evening; dusk.
even-handed	0.
	syl	e:ven-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	dealing fairly with all; impartial.
even-handedly	sub
	head	even-handed
	syl	e:ven-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
even-handedness	sub
	head	even-handed
	syl	e:ven-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
evening	ety	Old English *_@afnung; related to Old Frisian *_evend, Old High German *_aband 
evening	1.
	syl	eve+ning
	pron	<1EvniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the latter part of the day, esp. from late afternoon until nightfall.
evening	2.
	syl	eve+ning
	pron	<1EvniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the latter or concluding period.
	exam	1	the evening of one's life.
evening	3.
	syl	eve+ning
	pron	<1EvniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the early part of the night spent in a specified way.
	exam	1	an evening at the theatre.
evening	4.
	syl	eve+ning
	pron	<1EvniG>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainment, meeting, or reception held in the early part of the night.
evening	5.
	syl	eve+ning
	pron	<1EvniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S. and Brit. dialect.
	def	the period between noon and sunset.
evening	6.
	syl	eve+ning
	pron	<1EvniG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, used, or occurring in the evening.
	exam	1	the evening papers.
evening class	0.
	syl	eve+ning class
	pos	n.
	def	a class held in the evenings at certain colleges, normally for adults.
evening dress	0.
	syl	eve+ning dress
	pos	n.
	def	attire for wearing at a formal occasion during the evening, esp. (for men) a dinner jacket and black tie, or (less commonly, for women) a floor-length gown.
evening primrose	0.
	syl	eve+ning prim+rose
	pos	n.
	def	any onagraceous plant of the American genus esp. typically having yellow flowers that open in the evening.
evenings	0.
	syl	eve+nings
	pron	<1EvniGz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in the evening, esp. regularly.
evening star	0.
	syl	eve+ning star
	pos	n.
	def	a planet, usually Venus, seen shining brightly in the west just after sunset. Compare {morning star}.
even out	0.
	syl	e:ven out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become even, as by the removal of bumps, inequalities, etc..
	exam	1	the land evens out beyond that rise.
evens	1.
	syl	e:vens
	pron	<1Ev*nz>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of a bet
	def	winning an identical sum if successful.
evens	2.
	syl	e:vens
	pron	<1Ev*nz>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	of a runner
	def	offered at such odds.
evensong	1.
	syl	e:ven+song
	pron	<1EvN2soG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Evening Prayer}. the daily evening service of Bible readings and prayers prescribed in the Book of Common Prayer.
evensong	2.
	syl	e:ven+song
	pron	<1EvN2soG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another name for {vespers}.
evensong	3.
	syl	e:ven+song
	pron	<1EvN2soG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {evening}.
event	ety	C16: from Latin *_eventus a happening, from *_even*_ire to come forth, happen, from ven*_ire to come
event	1.
	syl	e:vent
	pron	<i1vent>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that takes place or happens, esp. something important; happening; incident.
event	2.
	syl	e:vent
	pron	<i1vent>
	pos	n.
	def	the actual or final outcome; result (esp. in the phrases {in the event, after the event) }.
event	3.
	syl	e:vent
	pron	<i1vent>
	pos	n.
	def	any one contest in a programme of sporting or other contests.
	exam	1	the high jump is his event.
event	4.
	syl	e:vent
	pron	<i1vent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an occurrence not caused by human agency. Compare { {act} (sense 8)}.
at all events	5.
	head	event
	or	in any event
	syl	at all events
	def	regardless of circumstances; in any case.
in the event of	6.
	head	event
	syl	in the event of.
	def	in case of; if (such a thing) happens.
	exam	1	in the event of rain the race will be cancelled.
in the event that	7.
	head	event
	syl	in the event that.
	def	if it should happen that.
even-tempered	0.
	syl	e:ven-tem:pered
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily angered or excited; calm.
eventful	0.
	syl	e:vent+ful
	pron	<i1ventful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of events or incidents.
	exam	1	an eventful day. ?-
eventfulness	sub
	head	eventful
	syl	e:1vent+ful+ness
	pos	n.
event horizon	0.
	syl	e:vent ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the spherical surface around a black hole enclosing the space from which electromagnetic radiation cannot escape due to excessive gravitational attraction. The radius is proportional to the mass of the black hole.
eventide	0.
	syl	e:ven+tide
	pron	<1EvN2tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	another word for {evening}.
eventual	1.
	syl	e:ven+tu:al
	pron	<i1venCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	happening in due course of time; ultimate.
	exam	1	the eventual outcome was his defeat.
eventual	2.
	syl	e:ven+tu:al
	pron	<i1venCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	contingent or possible.
eventualities	infl
	head	eventuality
	syl	e:ven+tu+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eventuality	0.
	syl	e:ven+tu+al+i:ty
	pron	<i2venCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a possible event, occurrence, or result; contingency.
eventually	1.
	syl	e:ven+tu+al+ly
	pron	<i1venCu*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the very end; finally.
eventually	2.
	syl	e:ven+tu+al+ly
	pron	<i1venCu*li>
	pos	adv.
	usage	as sentence modifier
	def	after a long time or long delay.
	exam	1	eventually, he arrived.
eventuate	1.
	syl	e:ven+tu+ate
	pron	<i1venCu2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to result ultimately (in).
eventuate	2.
	syl	e:ven+tu+ate
	pron	<i1venCu2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come about as a result.
	exam	1	famine eventuated from the crop failure.
eventuation	sub
	head	eventuate
	syl	e:2ven+tu:1a+tion
	pos	n.
even up	0.
	syl	e:ven up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become equal, esp. in respect of claims or debts; settle or balance.
ever	ety	Old English *_@afre, of un?!certain origin
ever	1.
	syl	ev:er
	pron	<1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at any time.
	exam	1	have you ever seen it??
ever	2.
	syl	ev:er
	pron	<1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	by any chance; in any case.
	exam	1	how did you ever find out??
ever	3.
	syl	ev:er
	pron	<1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at all times; always.
	exam	1	ever busy.
ever	4.
	syl	ev:er
	pron	<1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any possible way or manner.
	exam	1	come as fast as ever you can.
ever so	infl
	head	ever
	syl	ever so
	pos	adv.
ever such	infl
	head	ever
	syl	ever such
	pos	adv.
ever such a)	infl
	head	ever
	syl	ever such a)
	pos	adv.
ever and again	6.
	head	ever
	or	anon
	syl	ever and again
	qual	Archaic.
	def	now and then; from time to time.
is he	7.
	head	ever
	or	she ever
	syl	is he
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	he she displays the quality concerned in abundance. {~} See also {for ever}.
Everest	ety	C19: named after Sir G. Everest (died 1866), Surveyor-General of India
Mount	1.
	head	Everest
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in S Asia on the border between Nepal and Tibet, in the Himalayas: the highest mountain in the world; first climbed by a British expedition (1953). Height: 8708 m (29028 ft.).
Everest	2.
	syl	Ev+er+est
	pron	<1ev*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	any high point of ambition or achievement.
the	infl
	head	Everglades
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Everglades	0.
	syl	Ev:er+glades
	pron	<1ev*2glAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a subtropical marshy region of Florida, south of Lake Okeechobee: contains the {Everglades National Park}, established to preserve the flora and fauna of the swamps. Area: over 13000 sq. km (5000 sq. miles).
evergreen	1.
	syl	ev:er+green
	pron	<1ev*2grEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain trees and shrubs
	def	bearing foliage throughout the year; continually shedding and replacing leaves. Compare {deciduous}.
evergreen	2.
	syl	ev:er+green
	pron	<1ev*2grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	remaining fresh and vital.
evergreen	3.
	syl	ev:er+green
	pron	<1ev*2grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen tree or shrub.
everlasting	1.
	syl	ev:er+last:ing
	pron	<2ev*1la:stiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	never coming to an end; eternal.
everlasting	2.
	syl	ev:er+last:ing
	pron	<2ev*1la:stiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for an indefinitely long period.
everlasting	3.
	syl	ev:er+last:ing
	pron	<2ev*1la:stiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting so long or occurring so often as to become tedious; incessant.
	exam	1	I cannot bear her everlasting complaints.
everlasting	4.
	syl	ev:er+last:ing
	pron	<2ev*1la:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	endless duration; eternity.
everlasting	5.
	syl	ev:er+last:ing
	pron	<2ev*1la:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {everlasting flower}. another name for {immortelle}.
everlastingly	sub
	head	everlasting
	syl	ev:er+1last:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
everlastingness	sub
	head	everlasting
	syl	ev:er+1last:ing+ness
	pos	n.
evermore	0.
	syl	ev:er+more
	pron	<2ev*1mc:>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often preceded by for
	def	all time to come.
evert	ety	C16: from Latin *_evertere to overthrow, from vertere to turn
evert	0.
	syl	e:vert
	pron	<i1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn (an eyelid, the intestines, or some other bodily part) outwards or inside out.
eversible	sub
	head	evert
	syl	e:1ver+si:ble
	pos	adj.
eversion	sub
	head	evert
	syl	e:1ver+sion
	pos	n.
Christine	infl
	head	Evert
	syl	Chris:tine
	pos	n.
Evert	0.
	syl	Ev:ert
	pron	<1ev*t>
	pos	n.
	def	known as born 1954, U.S. tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1974 and 1976; U.S. champion 1975-78.
evertor	0.
	syl	e:vert+or
	pron	<i1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that turns a part outwards.
every	ety	C15 everich, from Old English *_@afre *_@alc, from *_@afre #7ever+ *_@alc #7each 
every	1.
	syl	eve:ry
	pron	<1evri>
	pos	determiner.
	def	each one (of the class specified), without exception.
	exam	1	every child knows it.
every	2.
	syl	eve:ry
	pron	<1evri>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	the greatest or best possible.
	exam	1	every hope of success.
every	3.
	syl	eve:ry
	pron	<1evri>
	pos	determiner.
	def	each: used before a noun phrase to indicate the recurrent, intermittent, or serial nature of a thing.
	exam	1	every third day;
	exam	2	every now and then;
	exam	3	every so often.
every bit	4.
	head	every
	syl	every bit.
	usage	used in comparisons with as
	def	quite; just; equally.
	exam	1	every bit as funny as the other show.
every other	5.
	head	every
	syl	every other.
	def	each alternate; every second.
	exam	1	every other day.
every	6.a.
	syl	eve:ry
	pron	<1evri>
	pos	determiner.
	def	in all directions; everywhere.
	exam	1	I looked every which way for you.
every	6.b.
	syl	eve:ry
	pron	<1evri>
	pos	determiner.
	def	from all sides.
	exam	1	stones coming at me every which way.
everybody	0.
	syl	eve:ry+bod:y
	pron	<1evri2bodi>
	pos	pron.
	def	every person; everyone.#e {Usage}. See at {everyone}.
everyday	1.
	syl	eve:ry+day
	pron	<1evri2dA>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening each day; daily.
everyday	2.
	syl	eve:ry+day
	pron	<1evri2dA>
	pos	adj.
	def	commonplace or usual; ordinary.
everyday	3.
	syl	eve:ry+day
	pron	<1evri2dA>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for or used on ordinary days as distinct from Sundays or special days.
Everyman	1.
	syl	Eve:ry+man
	pron	<1evri2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval English morality play in which the central figure represents mankind, whose earthly destiny is dramatized from the Christian viewpoint.
Everyman	2.
	syl	Eve:ry+man
	pron	<1evri2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	the ordinary person; common man.
every one	0.
	syl	eve:ry one
	pos	pron.
	def	each person or thing in a group, without exception.
	exam	1	every one of the large cats is a fast runner.
everyone	0.
	syl	eve:ry+one
	pron	<1evri2w^n>, <-w*n>
	pos	pron.
	def	every person; everybody.#e {Usage}. and are interchangeable, as are and and and and function as singular in careful English.
	exam	1	everyone nodded his head
everyplace	0.
	syl	eve:ry+place
	pron	<1evri2plAs>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {everywhere}.
everything	1.
	syl	eve:ry+thing
	pron	<1evri2TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	the entirety of a specified or implied class.
	exam	1	she lost everything in the War.
everything	2.
	syl	eve:ry+thing
	pron	<1evri2TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	a great deal, esp. of something very important.
	exam	1	she means everything to me.
everywhere	0.
	syl	eve:ry+where
	pron	<1evri2we*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or in all parts or places.
Evesham	0.
	syl	Eve+sham
	pron	<1EvS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in E Hereford and Worcester, on the River Avon: scene of the Battle of Evesham in 1265 (Lord Edward's defeat of Simon de Montfort and the barons); centre of the {Vale of Evesham}, famous for market gardens and orchards. Pop.: 13847 (1971).
Eve's pudding	0.
	syl	Eve's pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a baked sponge pudding with a layer of fruit at the bottom.
evict	ety	C15: from Late Latin *_evincere, from Latin: to vanquish utterly, from vincere to conquer
evict	1.
	syl	e:vict
	pron	<i1vikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expel (a tenant) from property by process of law.
evict	2.
	syl	e:vict
	pron	<i1vikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover (property or the title to property) by judicial process or by virtue of a superior title.
eviction	sub
	head	evict
	syl	e:1vic+tion
	pos	n.
evictor	sub
	head	evict
	syl	e:1vic+tor
	pos	n.
evidence	1.
	syl	ev:i+dence
	pron	<1evid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	ground for belief or disbelief; data on which to base proof or to establish truth or falsehood.
evidence	2.
	syl	ev:i+dence
	pron	<1evid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or sign that makes evident; indication.
	exam	1	his pallor was evidence of ill health.
evidence	3.
	syl	ev:i+dence
	pron	<1evid*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	matter produced before a court of law in an attempt to prove or disprove a point in issue, such as the statements of witnesses, documents, material objects, etc. See also {circumstantial evidence, direct evidence}.
state's) evidence	infl
	head	evidence
	syl	state's) evidence.
turn queen's (king's	4.
	head	evidence
	syl	turn queen's (king's
	usage	of an accomplice
	def	to act as witness for the prosecution and testify against those associated with him in crime.
in evidence	5.
	head	evidence
	syl	in evidence.
	def	on display; apparent; con?!spicuous.
	exam	1	her engagement ring was in evidence.
evidence	6.
	syl	ev:i+dence
	pron	<1evid*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make evident; show clearly.
evidence	7.
	syl	ev:i+dence
	pron	<1evid*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give proof of or evidence for.
evident	ety	C14: from Latin *_evid*_ens, from vid*_ere to see
evident	0.
	syl	ev:i+dent
	pron	<1evid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to see or understand; readily apparent.
evidential	0.
	syl	ev:i+den+tial
	pron	<2evi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, serving as, or based on evidence.
evidentially	sub
	head	evidential
	syl	ev:i+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
evidently	1.
	syl	ev:i+dent+ly
	pron	<1evid*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	without question; clearly; undoubtedly.
evidently	2.
	syl	ev:i+dent+ly
	pron	<1evid*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	to all appearances; apparently.
	exam	1	they are evidently related.
evil	ety	Old English yfel, of Germanic origin; compare Old Frisian evel, Old High German ubil evil, Old Irish adbal excessive
evil	1.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally wrong or bad; wicked.
	exam	1	an evil ruler.
evil	2.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing harm or injury; harmful.
	exam	1	an evil plan.
evil	3.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or accompanied by misfortune; unlucky.
	exam	1	an evil fate.
evil	4.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of temper, disposition, etc.
	def	characterized by anger or spite.
evil	5.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in high esteem; infamous.
	exam	1	an evil reputation.
evil	6.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive or unpleasant.
	exam	1	an evil smell.
evil	7.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or an instance of being morally wrong; wickedness.
	exam	1	the evils of war.
evil	8.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a force or power that brings about wickedness or harm.
	exam	1	evil is strong in the world.
evil	9.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an illness or disease, esp. scrofula (the {king's evil) }.
evil	10.
	syl	e:vil
	pron	<1EvL>
	pos	adv.
	usage	now usually in combination
	def	in an evil manner; badly.
	exam	1	evil-smelling.
evilly	sub
	head	evil
	syl	e:vil+ly
	pos	adv.
evilness	sub
	head	evil
	syl	e:vil+ness
	pos	n.
evildoer	0.
	syl	e:vil+do:er
	pron	<1EvL2du:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does evil.
evildoing	sub
	head	evildoer
	syl	e:vil+2do:ing
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	evil eye
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
evil eye	1.
	syl	e:vil eye
	pos	n.
	def	a look or glance superstitiously supposed to have the power of inflicting harm or injury.
evil eye	2.
	syl	e:vil eye
	pos	n.
	def	the power to inflict harm, etc., by such a look.
evil-eyed	sub
	head	evil eye
	syl	e:vil-1eyed
	pos	adj.
evil-minded	0.
	syl	e:vil-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to evil thoughts; malicious or spiteful.
evil-mindedly	sub
	head	evil-minded
	syl	e:vil-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
evil-mindedness	sub
	head	evil-minded
	syl	e:vil-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Evil One
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Evil One	0.
	syl	E:vil One
	pos	n.
	def	the devil; Satan.
evince	ety	C17: from Latin *_evincere to overcome; see #7evict 
evince	0.
	syl	e:vince
	pron	<i1vins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make evident; show (something, such as an emotion) clearly.
evincible	sub
	head	evince
	syl	e:1vin+ci:ble
	pos	adj.
evincive	sub
	head	evince
	syl	e:1vin+cive
	pos	adj.
eviscerate	ety	C17: from Latin *_eviscer*_are to disembowel, from viscera entrails
eviscerate	1.
	syl	e:vis+cer+ate
	pron	<i1vis*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the internal organs of; disembowel.
eviscerate	2.
	syl	e:vis+cer+ate
	pron	<i1vis*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of meaning or signifi?!cance.
eviscerate	3.
	syl	e:vis+cer+ate
	pron	<i1vis*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to remove the contents of (the eyeball or other organ).
eviscerate	4.
	syl	e:vis+cer+ate
	pron	<i1vis*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Surgery. of the viscera
	def	to protrude through a weakened abdominal incision after an operation.
eviscerate	5.
	syl	e:vis+cer+ate
	pron	<i1vis*2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having been disembowelled.
evisceration	sub
	head	eviscerate
	syl	e:2vis+cer:1a+tion
	pos	n.
eviscerator	sub
	head	eviscerate
	syl	e:1vis+cer:2a+tor
	pos	n.
evitable	ety	C16: from Latin *_ev*_it*_abilis, from *_ev*_it*_are, from v*_it*_are to avoid
evitable	0.
	syl	ev:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1evit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	able to be avoided.
evite	0.
	syl	e:vite
	pron	<i1vIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {avoid}.
evocation	ety	C17: from Latin *_evoc*_ati*_o a calling forth, from *_evoc*_are to #7evoke 
evocation	1.
	syl	ev:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2ev*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of evoking.
evocation	2.
	syl	ev:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2ev*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	French law.
	def	the transference of a case from an inferior court for adjudication by a higher tribunal.
evocation	3.
	syl	ev:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2ev*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {induction} (sense 5)}.
evocative	0.
	syl	e:voc:a+tive
	pron	<i1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or serving to evoke.
evocatively	sub
	head	evocative
	syl	e:1voc:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
evocativeness	sub
	head	evocative
	syl	e:1voc:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
evocator	1.
	syl	ev:o+ca+tor
	pron	<1ev*2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that evokes.
evocator	2.
	syl	ev:o+ca+tor
	pron	<1ev*2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a substance or tissue that induces morphogenesis.
evoke	ety	C17: from Latin *_evoc*_are to call forth, from voc*_are to call
evoke	1.
	syl	e:voke
	pron	<i1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call or summon up (a memory, feeling, etc.), esp. from the past.
evoke	2.
	syl	e:voke
	pron	<i1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call forth or provoke; produce; elicit.
	exam	1	his words evoked an angry reply.
evoke	3.
	syl	e:voke
	pron	<i1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (spirits) to appear; conjure up.
evocable	sub
	head	evoke
	syl	ev:o+ca:ble
	pron	<1ev*k*bL>
	pos	adj.
evoker	sub
	head	evoke
	syl	e:1vok+er
	pos	n.
evolute	ety	C19: from Latin *_evol*_utus unrolled, from *_evolvere to roll out, #7evolve 
evolute	0.
	syl	ev:o+lute
	pron	<1ev*2lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric curve that describes the locus of the centres of curvature of another curve (the {involute}) . The tangents to the evolute are normal to the involute.
evolution	ety	C17: from Latin *_evol*_uti*_o an unrolling, from *_evolvere to #7evolve 
evolution	1.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a gradual change in the characteristics of a population of animals or plants over successive generations: accounts for the origin of existing species from ancestors unlike them. See also {natural selection}.
evolution	2.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual development, esp. to a more complex form.
	exam	1	the evolution of modern art.
evolution	3.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of throwing off, as heat, gas, vapour, etc.
evolution	4.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern formed by a series of movements or something similar.
evolution	5.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an algebraic operation in which the root of a number, expression, etc., is extracted. Compare { {involution} (sense 6)}.
evolution	6.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an exercise carried out in accordance with a set procedure or plan.
evolutionary	sub
	head	evolution
	or	evolutional
	syl	e:vo+1lu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
evolutional	sub
	head	evolution
	or	evolutionary
	syl	e:vo+1lu+tion+al
	pos	adj.
evolutionist	1.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion+ist
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes in a theory of evolution, esp. Darwin's theory of the evolution of plant and animal species.
evolutionist	2.
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion+ist
	pron	<2Ev*1lu:S*nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a theory of evolution.
evolutionism	sub
	head	evolutionist
	syl	e:vo+1lu+tion+ism
	pos	n.
evolutionistic	sub
	head	evolutionist
	syl	e:vo+lu+tion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
evolve	ety	C17: from Latin *_evolvere to unfold, from volvere to roll
evolve	1.
	syl	e:volve
	pron	<i1volv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to develop or cause to develop gradually.
evolve	2.
	syl	e:volve
	pron	<i1volv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animal or plant species
	def	to undergo evolution of (organs or parts).
evolve	3.
	syl	e:volve
	pron	<i1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield, emit, or give off (heat, gas, vapour, etc.).
evolvable	sub
	head	evolve
	syl	e:1volv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
evolvement	sub
	head	evolve
	syl	e:1volve+ment
	pos	n.
evolver	sub
	head	evolve
	syl	e:1volv+er
	pos	n.
evonymus	0.
	syl	e:von:y+mus
	pron	<e1vonim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {euonymus}.
'Evora	0.
	syl	*'E:vo+ra
	pron	Portuguese <1evura>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Portugal: ancient Roman settlement; occupied by the Moors from 712 to 1166; residence of the Portuguese court in 15th and 16th centuries. Pop.: 50235 (1970). Ancient name: {Ebora}.
'Evreux	0.
	syl	*'E:vreux
	pron	French <A1vr$o>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW France: severely damaged in World War II; cathedral (12th-16th centuries). Pop.: 50358 (1975).
'Evros	0.
	syl	*'Ev+ros
	pron	<1evrcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for the (River) {Maritsa}.
evulsion	ety	C17: from Latin *_evulsi*_o, from *_evellere, from vellere to pluck
evulsion	0.
	syl	e:vul+sion
	pron	<i1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of extracting by force.
'Evvoia	0.
	syl	*'Ev+voi:a
	pron	<1evia>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Euboea}.
evzone	ety	C19: from Modern Greek, from Greek euz*_onos literally: well-girt, from #7eu -#7+ z*_one girdle
evzone	0.
	syl	ev+zone
	pron	<1evz*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier in an elite Greek infantry regiment.
ewe	ety	Old English *_eowu; related to Old Norse *_@ar ewe, Old High German ou, Latin ovis sheep, Sanskrit avi 
ewe	0.a.
	syl	ewe
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a female sheep.
ewe	0.b.
	syl	ewe
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ewe lamb.
Ewe	1.
	or	Ewes
	syl	E:we
	pron	<1ewe>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa living chiefly in the forests of E Ghana, Togo, and Benin.
Ewe	2.
	syl	E:we
	pron	<1ewe>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
ewe-neck	1.
	syl	ewe-neck
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in horses in which the neck is straight and sagging rather than arched.
ewe-neck	2.
	syl	ewe-neck
	pos	n.
	def	a horse or other animal with this condition.
ewe-necked	sub
	head	ewe-neck
	syl	ewe-2necked
	pos	adj.
ewer	ety	C14: from Old French evier, from Latin aqu*_arius water carrier, from aqua water
ewer	0.
	syl	ew:er
	pron	<1ju:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large jug or pitcher with a wide mouth.
ex	ety	C19: from Latin: out of, from
ex	H1.1.
	syl	ex
	pron	<eks>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Finance.
	def	not participating in; excluding; without.
	exam	1	ex dividend;
	exam	2	ex interest.
ex	H1.2.
	syl	ex
	pron	<eks>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	without charge to the buyer until removed from.
	exam	1	ex warehouse.
ex	H2.0.
	syl	ex
	pron	<eks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {ex-wife, ex-husband, ex-girlfriend}, etc.
ex-	ety	from Latin, from ex (prep.), identical in meaning and origin with Greek ex, ek; see #7ec -
ex-	H1.1.
	syl	ex-
	pos	prefix.
	def	out of; outside of; from.
	exam	1	exclosure;
	exam	2	exurbia.
ex-	H1.2.
	syl	ex-
	pos	prefix.
	def	former.
	exam	1	ex-wife.
ex-	H2.0.
	syl	ex-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {exo-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	exergonic.
ex	1.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	examination.
ex	2.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	examined.
ex	3.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	example.
ex	4.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	except(ed).
ex	5.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exception.
ex	6.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exchange.
ex	7.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	excursion.
ex	8.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ex?!ecuted.
ex	9.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	executive.
ex	10.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	express.
ex	11.
	syl	ex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	extra.
Ex	0.
	syl	Ex.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Exodus.
exa-	0.
	syl	exa-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%1%8.
	exam	1	exametres.
exacerbate	ety	C17: from Latin exacerb*_are to irritate, from acerbus bitter
exacerbate	1.
	syl	ex+ac+er+bate
	pron	<ig1z@s*2bAt>, <ik1s@s->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (pain, disease, emotion, etc.) more intense; aggravate.
exacerbate	2.
	syl	ex+ac+er+bate
	pron	<ig1z@s*2bAt>, <ik1s@s->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exasperate or irritate (a person).
exacerbatingly	sub
	head	exacerbate
	syl	ex+1ac+er+2bat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exacerbation	sub
	head	exacerbate
	syl	ex+2ac+er+1ba+tion
	pos	n.
exact	ety	C16: from Latin exactus driven out, from exigere to drive forth, from agere to drive
exact	1.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	correct in every detail; strictly accurate.
	exam	1	an exact copy.
exact	2.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	precise, as opposed to approximate; neither more nor less.
	exam	1	the exact sum.
exact	3.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	specific; particu?!lar.
	exam	1	this exact spot.
exact	4.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	operating with very great precision.
	exam	1	exact instruments.
exact	5.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowing no deviation from a standard; rigorous; strict.
	exam	1	an exact mind.
exact	6.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	based mainly on measurement and the formulation of laws, as opposed to description and classification.
	exam	1	physics is an exact science.
exact	7.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force or compel (payment or performance); extort.
	exam	1	to exact tribute.
exact	8.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demand as a right; insist upon.
	exam	1	to exact respect from one's employees.
exact	9.
	syl	ex+act
	pron	<ig1z@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call for or require.
	exam	1	this work exacts careful effort.
exactable	sub
	head	exact
	syl	ex+1act+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exactness	sub
	head	exact
	syl	ex+1act+ness
	pos	n.
exactor	sub
	head	exact
	or	exacter
	syl	ex+1ac+tor
	pos	n.
exacter	sub
	head	exact
	or	exactor
	syl	ex+1act+er
	pos	n.
exacting	0.
	syl	ex+act+ing
	pron	<ig1z@ktiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	making rigorous or excessive demands.
	exam	1	an exacting job.
exactingly	sub
	head	exacting
	syl	ex+1act+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exactingness	sub
	head	exacting
	syl	ex+1act+ing+ness
	pos	n.
exaction	1.
	syl	ex+ac+tion
	pron	<ig1z@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of exacting, esp. money.
exaction	2.
	syl	ex+ac+tion
	pron	<ig1z@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive or harsh demand, esp. for money; extortion.
exaction	3.
	syl	ex+ac+tion
	pron	<ig1z@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum or payment exacted.
exactitude	0.
	syl	ex+act:i+tude
	pron	<ig1z@kti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being exact; precision; accuracy.
exactly	1.
	syl	ex+act+ly
	pron	<ig1z@ktli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an exact manner; accurately or precisely.
exactly	2.
	syl	ex+act+ly
	pron	<ig1z@ktli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in every respect; just.
	exam	1	it is exactly what he wants.
exactly	3.
	syl	ex+act+ly
	pron	<ig1z@ktli>
	pos	interj.
	def	just so&! precisely&!
not exactly	4.
	head	exactly
	syl	not exactly.
	qual	Ironical.
	def	not at all; by no means.
exaggerate	ety	C16: from Latin exagger*_are to magnify, from agger*_are to heap, from agger heap
exaggerate	1.
	syl	ex+ag+ger+ate
	pron	<ig1z@J*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to regard or represent as larger or greater, more important or more successful, etc., than is true.
exaggerate	2.
	syl	ex+ag+ger+ate
	pron	<ig1z@J*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make greater, more noticeable, etc., than usual.
	exam	1	his new clothes exaggerated his awkwardness.
exaggeratingly	sub
	head	exaggerate
	syl	ex+1ag+ger+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exaggeration	sub
	head	exaggerate
	syl	ex+2ag+ger:1a+tion
	pos	n.
exaggerative	sub
	head	exaggerate
	or	exaggeratory
	syl	ex+1ag+ger:a+tive
	pos	adj.
exaggeratory	sub
	head	exaggerate
	or	exaggerative
	syl	ex+1ag+ger:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
exaggerator	sub
	head	exaggerate
	syl	ex+1ag+ger:2a+tor
	pos	n.
exaggerated	1.
	syl	ex+ag+ger+at+ed
	pron	<ig1z@J*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unduly or excessively magnified; enlarged beyond truth or reasonableness.
exaggerated	2.
	syl	ex+ag+ger+at+ed
	pron	<ig1z@J*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormally enlarged.
	exam	1	an exaggerated spleen.
exaggeratedly	sub
	head	exaggerated
	syl	ex+1ag+ger+2at+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
exalt	ety	C15: from Latin exalt*_are to raise, from altus high
exalt	1.
	syl	ex+alt
	pron	<ig1zc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise or elevate in rank, position, dignity, etc.
exalt	2.
	syl	ex+alt
	pron	<ig1zc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise highly; glorify; extol.
exalt	3.
	syl	ex+alt
	pron	<ig1zc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate the mind or imagination of; excite.
exalt	4.
	syl	ex+alt
	pron	<ig1zc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the intensity of (a colour, etc.).
exalt	5.
	syl	ex+alt
	pron	<ig1zc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with joy or delight; elate.
exalt	6.
	syl	ex+alt
	pron	<ig1zc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to lift up physically.
exalter	sub
	head	exalt
	syl	ex+1alt+er
	pos	n.
exaltation	1.
	syl	ex+al+ta+tion
	pron	<2egzc:l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exalting or state of being exalted.
exaltation	2.
	syl	ex+al+ta+tion
	pron	<2egzc:l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of intense well-being or exhilaration; elation; rapture.
exaltation	3.
	syl	ex+al+ta+tion
	pron	<2egzc:l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of larks.
exalted	1.
	syl	ex+alt+ed
	pron	<ig1zc:ltid>
	pos	adj.
	def	high or elevated in rank, position, dignity, etc.
exalted	2.
	syl	ex+alt+ed
	pron	<ig1zc:ltid>
	pos	adj.
	def	elevated in character; noble; lofty.
	exam	1	an exalted ideal.
exalted	3.
	syl	ex+alt+ed
	pron	<ig1zc:ltid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessively high; inflated.
	exam	1	he has an exalted opinion of himself.
exalted	4.
	syl	ex+alt+ed
	pron	<ig1zc:ltid>
	pos	adj.
	def	intensely excited; elated.
exaltedly	sub
	head	exalted
	syl	ex+1alt+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
exaltedness	sub
	head	exalted
	syl	ex+1alt+ed+ness
	pos	n.
exam	0.
	syl	ex:am
	pron	<ig1z@m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {examination}.
examen	ety	C17: from Latin: tongue of a balance, from exigere to thrust out, from agere to thrust
examen	0.
	syl	ex:a+men
	pron	<ig1zAmen>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an examination of conscience, usually made daily by Jesuits and others.
examination	1.
	syl	ex+am:i+na+tion
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of examining or state of being examined.
examination	2.a.
	syl	ex+am:i+na+tion
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	written exercises, oral questions, or practical tasks, set to test a candidate's knowledge and skill.
examination	2.b.
	syl	ex+am:i+na+tion
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an examination paper.
examination	3.a.
	syl	ex+am:i+na+tion
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	physical inspection of a patient or parts of his body, in order to verify health or diagnose disease.
examination	3.b.
	syl	ex+am:i+na+tion
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	laboratory study of secretory or excretory products, tissue samples, etc., esp. in order to diagnose disease.
examination	4.
	syl	ex+am:i+na+tion
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the formal interrogation of a person on oath, esp. of an accused or a witness.
examinational	sub
	head	examination
	syl	ex+2am:i+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
examine	ety	C14: from Old French examiner, from Latin ex*_amin*_are to weigh, from ex*_amen means of weighing; see #7examen 
examine	1.
	syl	ex+am+ine
	pron	<ig1z@min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look at, inspect, or scrutinize carefully or in detail; investigate.
examine	2.
	syl	ex+am+ine
	pron	<ig1z@min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Education.
	def	to test the knowledge or skill of (a candidate) in (a subject or activity) by written or oral questions or by practical tests.
examine	3.
	syl	ex+am+ine
	pron	<ig1z@min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to interrogate (a witness or accused person) formally on oath.
examine	4.
	syl	ex+am+ine
	pron	<ig1z@min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to investigate the state of health of (a patient).
examinable	sub
	head	examine
	syl	ex+1am+in+a:ble
	pos	adj.
examiner	sub
	head	examine
	syl	ex+1am+in+er
	pos	n.
examinee	0.
	syl	ex+am:i+nee
	pron	<ig2z@mi1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes an examination.
examine-in-chief	0.
	syl	ex:am:ine-in-chief
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to examine (one's own witness) in attempting to adduce a case. Compare {cross-examine}. &- {ex+@!am@.i+#!na@.tion-in-chief}
example	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin exemplum pattern, from eximere to take out, from #7ex -#7+ emere to purchase
example	1.
	syl	ex+am+ple
	pron	<ig1za:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a specimen or instance that is typical of the group or set of which it forms part; sample.
example	2.
	syl	ex+am+ple
	pron	<ig1za:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, action, thing, etc., that is worthy of imitation; pattern.
	exam	1	you must set an example to the younger children.
example	3.
	syl	ex+am+ple
	pron	<ig1za:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a precedent, illustration of a principle, or model.
	exam	1	an example in a maths book.
example	4.
	syl	ex+am+ple
	pron	<ig1za:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a punishment or the recipient of a punishment serving or intended to serve as a warning.
	exam	1	the headmaster made an example of him.
for example	5.
	head	example
	syl	for example.
	def	as an illustration; for instance. {~}
example	6.
	syl	ex+am+ple
	pron	<ig1za:mpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	now usually passive
	def	to present an example of; exemplify.
exanimate	ety	C16: from Latin exanim*_are to deprive of air, kill, from anima breath, spirit
exanimate	0.
	syl	ex+an:i+mate
	pron	<ig1z@nimit>, <-2mAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lacking life; in?!animate.
exanimation	sub
	head	exanimate
	syl	ex+2an:i+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
exanthema	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from exanthein to burst forth, from anthein to blossom, from anthos flower &- ex+an+the@.ma+tous (@!$eks@an#!#Gg$em$$t$$s) or ex+an+the@.mat+ic ($ek@!s@an#Gg$I#!m@at$Ik) adj.
exanthem	alt
	head	exanthema
	or	exanthema
	syl	ex+an+them
	pron	<ek1s@nT*m>
	pos	n.
exanthemata	infl
	head	exanthema
	syl	ex+an+the:ma+ta
	pron	<-1TEm*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exanthemas	infl
	head	exanthema
	or	exanthems
	syl	ex+an+the:mas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exanthems	infl
	head	exanthema
	or	exanthemas
	syl	ex+an+thems.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exanthema	0.
	or	exanthem
	syl	ex+an+the:ma
	pron	<2eks@n1TEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin eruption or rash occurring as a symptom in a disease such as measles or scarlet fever.
exarate	ety	C19: from Latin ex*_ar*_atus, literally: ploughed up (apparently referring to the way this type of pupa throws off the larval skin), from ex*_ar*_are, from *_ar*_a plough
exarate	0.
	syl	ex:a+rate
	pron	<1eks*2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the pupa of such insects as ants and bees
	def	having the legs, wings, antennae, etc., free and movable.
exarch	ety	C16: from Late Latin exarchus overseer, from Greek exarkhos, from exarkhein to take the lead, from arkhein to rule
exarch	H1.1.
	syl	ex+arch
	pron	<1eksa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of certain autonomous Orthodox Christian Churches, such as that of Bulgaria and Cyprus.
exarch	H1.2.
	syl	ex+arch
	pron	<1eksa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain Eastern Orthodox bishops, lower in rank than a patriarch but higher than a metropolitan.
exarch	H1.3.
	syl	ex+arch
	pron	<1eksa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the governor of a province in the Byzantine Empire.
exarchal	sub
	head	exarch
	syl	ex+1arch+al
	pos	adj.
exarch	H2.0.
	syl	ex+arch
	pron	<1eksa:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a xylem strand
	def	having the first-formed xylem external to that formed later. Compare {endarch, {mesarch}. [C19: from #7ex} - (outside)+Greek beginning, origin]
exarchy	alt
	head	exarchate
	or	exarchate
	syl	ex+ar+chy
	pron	<1eksa:ki>
	pos	n.
exarchates	infl
	head	exarchate
	or	exarchies
	syl	ex+ar+chates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exarchies	infl
	head	exarchate
	or	exarchates
	syl	ex+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exarchate	0.
	or	exarchy
	syl	ex+ar+chate
	pron	<1eksa:2kAt>, <ek1sa:kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, rank, or jurisdiction of an exarch.
exasperate	ety	C16: from Latin exasper*_are to make rough, from asper rough
exasperate	1.
	syl	ex+as+per+ate
	pron	<ig1za:sp*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause great irritation or anger to; infuriate.
exasperate	2.
	syl	ex+as+per+ate
	pron	<ig1za:sp*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an unpleasant feeling, condition, etc.) to worsen; aggravate.
exasperate	3.
	syl	ex+as+per+ate
	pron	<ig1za:sp*2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having a rough prickly surface because of the presence of hard projecting points.
exasperatedly	sub
	head	exasperate
	syl	ex+1as+per+2at+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
exasperater	sub
	head	exasperate
	syl	ex+1as+per+2at+er
	pos	n.
exasperatingly	sub
	head	exasperate
	syl	ex+1as+per+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exc	1.
	syl	exc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	excellent.
exc	2.
	syl	exc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	except(ed).
exc	3.
	syl	exc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exception.
exc	4.
	syl	exc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	excursion.
Exc	0.
	syl	Exc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Excellency.
Excalibur	ety	C14: from Old French Escalibor, from Medieval Latin Caliburnus, from Welsh Caledvwlch, perhaps related to Irish Caladbolg a legendary sword (literally: hard belly, hence, voracious)
Excalibur	0.
	syl	Ex+cal:i+bur
	pron	<ek1sk@lib*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the magic sword of King Arthur.
ex cathedra	ety	Latin, literally: from the chair
ex cathedra	1.
	syl	ex ca+the:dra
	pron	<eks> <k*1TEdr*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with authority.
ex cathedra	2.
	syl	ex ca+the:dra
	pron	<eks> <k*1TEdr*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	R.C. Church. of doctrines of faith or morals
	def	defined by the pope as infallibly true, to be accepted by all Catholics.
excaudate	0.
	syl	ex+cau+date
	pron	<eks1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having no tail or tail-like process; tailless.
excavate	ety	C16: from Latin excav*_are, from cav*_are to make hollow, from cavus hollow &- @!ex+ca+#!va+tion n.
excavate	1.
	syl	ex+ca+vate
	pron	<1eksk*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (soil, earth, etc.) by digging; dig out.
excavate	2.
	syl	ex+ca+vate
	pron	<1eksk*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a hole, cavity, or tunnel) in (solid matter) by hollowing or removing the centre or inner part.
	exam	1	to excavate a tooth.
excavate	3.
	syl	ex+ca+vate
	pron	<1eksk*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unearth (buried objects) methodically in an attempt to discover information about the past.
excavator	1.
	syl	ex+ca+va+tor
	pron	<1eksk*2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a powered machine for digging earth,@T gravel,@T sand,@T etc.,@T esp. @T a@T caterpillar@T tractor@T so equipped.
excavator	2.
	syl	ex+ca+va+tor
	pron	<1eksk*2vAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person, animal, or thing that excavates.
exceed	ety	C14: from Latin exc*_edere to go beyond, from c*_edere to go
exceed	1.
	syl	ex+ceed
	pron	<ik1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be superior to (a person or thing), esp. in size or quality; excel.
exceed	2.
	syl	ex+ceed
	pron	<ik1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go beyond the limit or bounds of.
	exam	1	to exceed one's income;
	exam	2	exceed a speed limit.
exceed	3.
	syl	ex+ceed
	pron	<ik1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be greater in degree or quantity than (a person or thing).
exceedable	sub
	head	exceed
	syl	ex+1ceed+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exceeder	sub
	head	exceed
	syl	ex+1ceed+er
	pos	n.
exceeding	1.
	syl	ex+ceed+ing
	pron	<ik1sEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	very great; exceptional or excessive.
exceeding	2.
	syl	ex+ceed+ing
	pron	<ik1sEdiG>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {exceedingly}.
exceedingly	0.
	syl	ex+ceed+ing+ly
	pron	<ik1sEdiGli>
	pos	adv.
	def	to a very great or unusual degree; extremely; exceptionally.
excel	ety	C15: from Latin excellere to rise up
excels	infl
	head	excel
	syl	ex+cels
	pos	vb.
excelling	infl
	head	excel
	syl	ex+cel+ling
	pos	vb.
excelled	infl
	head	excel
	syl	ex+celled.
	pos	vb.
excel	1.
	syl	ex+cel
	pron	<ik1sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be superior to (another or others); surpass.
excel	2.
	syl	ex+cel
	pron	<ik1sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or at
	def	to be outstandingly good or proficient.
	exam	1	he excels at tennis.
excellence	1.
	syl	ex+cel+lence
	pron	<1eks*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of excelling or being exceptionally good; extreme merit; superiority.
excellence	2.
	syl	ex+cel+lence
	pron	<1eks*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an action, characteristic, feature, etc., in which a person excels. &- {#!ex+cel+lent} &- {#!ex+cel+lent+ly}
Excellence	alt
	head	Excellency
	or	Excellency
	syl	Ex+cel+lence
	pos	n.
Excellencies	infl
	head	Excellency
	or	Excellences
	syl	Ex+cel+len+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Excellences	infl
	head	Excellency
	or	Excellencies
	syl	Ex+cel+lenc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Excellency	1.
	or	Excellence
	syl	Ex+cel+len+cy
	pron	<1eks*l*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Her
	usage	usually preceded by; Your, His or
	def	a title used to address or refer to a high-ranking official, such as an ambassador or governor.
Excellency	2.
	or	Excellence
	syl	Ex+cel+len+cy
	pron	<1eks*l*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a title of bishops and archbishops in many non-English-speaking countries.
excelsior	ety	C19: from Latin: higher
excelsior	1.
	syl	ex+cel+si+or
	pron	<ik1selsi2c:>
	pos	interj. adv. n.
	def	excellent: used as a motto and as a trademark for various products.
excelsior	2.
	syl	ex+cel+si+or
	pron	<ik1selsi2c:>
	pos	interj. adv. n.
	def	upwards.
except	ety	C14: from Old French excepter to leave out, from Latin except*_are, from excipere to take out, from capere to take
except	1.
	syl	ex+cept
	pron	<ik1sept>
	pos	prep.
	def	Also: {except for}. other than; apart from; with the exception of.
	exam	1	he likes everyone except you;
	exam	2	except for this mistake, you did very well.
except that	2.
	head	except
	syl	except that.
	pos	conj.
	def	but for the fact that; were it not true that. {~}
except	3.
	syl	ex+cept
	pron	<ik1sept>
	pos	prep.
	def	an archaic word for {unless}.
except	4.
	syl	ex+cept
	pron	<ik1sept>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal; not standard in the U.S.
	def	except that; but for the fact that.
	exam	1	I would have arrived earlier, except I lost my way.
except	5.
	syl	ex+cept
	pron	<ik1sept>
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave out; omit; exclude.
except	6.
	syl	ex+cept
	pron	<ik1sept>
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to take exception; object.
exceptable	sub
	head	except
	syl	ex:1cept+a:ble
	pos	adj.
excepting	1.
	syl	ex+cept+ing
	pron	<ik1septiG>
	pos	prep.
	def	excluding; except; except for (esp. in the phrase {not excepting) }.
excepting	2.
	syl	ex+cept+ing
	pron	<ik1septiG>
	pos	conj.
	def	an archaic word for {unless}.
exception	1.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of excepting or fact of being excepted; omission.
exception	2.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything excluded from or not in conformance with a general rule, principle, class, etc.
exception	3.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	criticism, esp. when it is adverse; objection.
exception	4.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a formal objection in the course of legal proceedings.
exception	5.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a clause or term in a document that restricts the usual legal effect of the document.
exception	6.a.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to make objections (to); demur (at).
exception	6.b.
	syl	ex+cep+tion
	pron	<ik1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to be offended (by); be resentful (at).
exceptionable	0.
	syl	ex+cep+tion+a:ble
	pron	<ik1sepS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to or subject to objection; objectionable.
exceptionableness	sub
	head	exceptionable
	syl	ex+1cep+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
exceptionably	sub
	head	exceptionable
	syl	ex+1cep+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
exceptional	1.
	syl	ex+cep+tion+al
	pron	<ik1sepS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming an exception; not ordinary.
exceptional	2.
	syl	ex+cep+tion+al
	pron	<ik1sepS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having much more than average intelligence, ability, or skill.
exceptionally	sub
	head	exceptional
	syl	ex+1cep+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
exceptive	1.
	syl	ex+cep+tive
	pron	<ik1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or forming an exception.
exceptive	2.
	syl	ex+cep+tive
	pron	<ik1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	tending to take exception or find fault.
excerpt	ety	C17: from Latin excerptum, literally: (something) picked out, from excerpere to select, from carpere to pluck
excerpt	1.
	syl	ex+cerpt
	pron	<1eksR:pt>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or passage taken from a book, speech, play, etc., and considered on its own; extract.
excerpt	2.
	syl	ex+cerpt
	pron	<ek1sR:pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (a part or passage) from a book, speech, play, etc.
excerpter	sub
	head	excerpt
	or	excerptor
	syl	ex+1cerpt+er
	pos	n.
excerptor	sub
	head	excerpt
	or	excerpter
	syl	ex+1cerp+tor
	pos	n.
excerptible	sub
	head	excerpt
	syl	ex+1cerpt+i:ble
	pos	adj.
excerption	sub
	head	excerpt
	syl	ex+1cerp+tion
	pos	n.
excess	ety	C14: from Latin excessus, from exc*_edere to go beyond; see #7exceed 
excess	1.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<ik1ses>, <1ekses>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or act of going beyond normal, sufficient, or permitted limits.
excess	2.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<ik1ses>, <1ekses>
	pos	n.
	def	an immoderate or abnormal amount, number, extent, or degree too much or too many.
	exam	1	an excess of tolerance.
excess	3.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<ik1ses>, <1ekses>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount, number, extent, or degree by which one thing exceeds another.
excess	4.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<ik1ses>, <1ekses>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a quantity of a reagent that is greater than the quantity required to complete a reaction.
	exam	1	add an excess of acid.
excess	5.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<ik1ses>, <1ekses>
	pos	n.
	def	overindulgence or intemperance.
excess	6.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<ik1ses>, <1ekses>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance, chiefly Brit.
	def	a specified contribution towards the cost of a claim, stipulated on certain insurance policies as being payable by the policyholder.
in excess of	7.
	head	excess
	syl	in excess of.
	def	of more than; over.
	exam	1	baggage in excess of 40 kilos is charged extra.
to excess	8.
	head	excess
	syl	to excess.
	def	to an inordinate extent; im?!moderately.
	exam	1	he drinks to excess.
excess	9.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<1ekses>, <ik1ses>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	more than normal, necessary, or permitted; surplus.
	exam	1	excess weight.
excess	10.
	syl	ex+cess
	pron	<1ekses>, <ik1ses>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	payable as a result of previous underpayment.
	exam	1	excess postage;
	exam	2	an excess fare for a railway journey.
excess demand	0.
	syl	ex+cess de+mand
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a situation in which the market demand for a commodity is greater than its market supply, thus causing its market price to rise.
excessive	0.
	syl	ex+ces+sive
	pron	<ik1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding the normal or permitted extents or limits; immoderate; inordinate.
excessively	sub
	head	excessive
	syl	ex+1ces+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
excessiveness	sub
	head	excessive
	syl	ex+1ces+sive+ness
	pos	n.
excess supply	0.
	syl	ex+cess sup+ply
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a situation in which the market supply of a commodity is greater than the market demand for it, thus causing its market price to fall.
exch	1.
	syl	exch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exchange.
exch	2.
	syl	exch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exchequer.
exchange	ety	C14: from Anglo-French eschaungier, from Vulgar Latin excambi*_are (unattested), from Latin camb*_ire to barter
exchange	1.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up, part with, or transfer (one thing) for an equivalent.
	exam	1	to exchange gifts;
	exam	2	to exchange francs for dollars.
exchange	2.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give and receive (information, ideas, etc.); interchange.
exchange	3.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replace (one thing) with another, esp. to replace unsatisfactory goods.
exchange	4.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer or hand over (goods) in return for the equivalent value in kind rather than in money; barter; trade.
exchange	5.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to capture and surrender (pieces, usually of the same value) in a single sequence of moves.
exchange	6.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of exchanging.
exchange	7.a.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	anything given or received as an equivalent, replacement, or substitute for something else.
exchange	7.b.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an exchange student.
exchange	8.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument or quarrel; altercation.
	exam	1	the two men had a bitter exchange.
exchange	9.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {telephone exchange}. a switching centre in which telephone lines are interconnected.
exchange	10.a.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where securities or commodities are sold, bought, or traded, esp. by brokers or merchants.
	exam	1	a stock exchange;
	exam	2	a corn exchange.
exchange	10.b.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an exchange broker.
exchange	11.a.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the system by which commercial debts between parties in different places are settled by commercial documents, esp. bills of exchange, instead of by direct payment of money.
exchange	11.b.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the percentage or fee charged for accepting payment in this manner.
exchange	12.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a transfer or interchange of sums of money of equivalent value, as between different national currencies or different issues of the same currency.
exchange	13.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the cheques, drafts, bills, etc., exchanged or settled between banks in a clearing house.
exchange	14.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	the capture by both players of pieces of equal value, usually on consecutive moves.
win	15.
	head	exchange
	or	lose the exchange
	syl	win
	qual	Chess.
	def	to win (or lose) a rook in return for a bishop or knight.
exchange	16.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another word for { {transfusion} (sense 2)}.
exchange	17.
	syl	ex+change
	pron	<iks1CAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a process in which a particle is transferred between two nucleons, such as the transfer of a meson between two nucleons. {~} See also {bill of exchange, exchange rate, foreign ex?!change, labour exchange}.
exchangeable	sub
	head	exchange
	syl	ex+1change+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exchangeability	sub
	head	exchange
	syl	ex+2change+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
exchangeably	sub
	head	exchange
	syl	ex+1change+a:bly
	pos	adv.
exchanger	sub
	head	exchange
	syl	ex+1chang+er
	pos	n.
exchange force	1.
	syl	ex+change force
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a force between two elementary particles resulting from the exchange of a virtual particle.
exchange force	2.
	syl	ex+change force
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the force causing the alignment of the magnetic dipole moments of atoms in ferromagnetic materials.
exchange rate	0.
	syl	ex+change rate
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which the currency unit of one country may be exchanged for that of another.
exchequer	ety	C13 (in the sense: chessboard, counting table): from Old French eschequier, from eschec #7check 
exchequer	1.
	syl	ex+cheq+uer
	pron	<iks1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; Government. in Britain and certain other countries
	def	the accounting department of the Treasury, responsible for receiving and issuing funds.
exchequer	2.
	syl	ex+cheq+uer
	pron	<iks1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	personal funds; finances.
Exchequer	0.
	syl	Ex+cheq+uer
	pron	<iks1Cek*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Court of Exchequer}.
excide	ety	C18: from Latin exc*_idere to cut off, from caedere to cut
excide	0.
	syl	ex+cide
	pron	<ik1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cut out; excise.
excipient	ety	C18: from Latin excipi*_ens excepting, from excipere to #7except 
excipient	0.
	syl	ex+cip:i+ent
	pron	<ik1sipi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inert substance, such as sugar or gum, used to prepare drugs in a form suitable for oral adminis?!tration.
excisable	0.
	syl	ex+cis+a:ble
	pron	<ik1sIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to an excise tax.
excise	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch excijs, probably from Old French assise a sitting, assessment, from Latin assid*_ere to sit beside, assist in judging, from sed*_ere to sit
excise	H1.1.
	syl	ex+cise
	pron	<1eksIz>, <ek1sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {excise tax}. a tax on goods, such as spirits, produced for the home market.
excise	H1.2.
	syl	ex+cise
	pron	<1eksIz>, <ek1sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax paid for a licence to carry out various trades, sports, etc.
excise	H1.3.
	syl	ex+cise
	pron	<1eksIz>, <ek1sIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	that section of the government service responsible for the collection of excise, now the Board of Customs and Excise.
excise	H1.4.
	syl	ex+cise
	pron	<ik1sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to compel (a person) to pay excise.
excision	sub
	head	excise
	syl	ex+ci+sion
	pron	<ek1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
excise	ety	C16: from Latin exc*_idere to cut down; see #7excide 
excise	H2.1.
	syl	ex+cise
	pron	<ik1sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delete (a passage, sentence, etc.); expunge.
excise	H2.2.
	syl	ex+cise
	pron	<ik1sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (an organ, structure, or part) surgically.
excisable	sub
	head	excise
	syl	ex+1cis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
excisemen	infl
	head	exciseman
	syl	ex+cise+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exciseman	0.
	syl	ex+cise+man
	pron	<1eksIz2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a government agent whose function was to collect excise and prevent smuggling.
excitable	1.
	syl	ex+cit+a:ble
	pron	<ik1sIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily excited; volatile.
excitable	2.
	syl	ex+cit+a:ble
	pron	<ik1sIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a nerve
	def	ready to respond to a stimulus.
excitability	sub
	head	excitable
	or	excitableness
	syl	ex+2cit+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
excitableness	sub
	head	excitable
	or	excitability
	syl	ex+1cit+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
excitably	sub
	head	excitable
	syl	ex+1cit+a:bly
	pos	adv.
excitant	1.
	syl	ex+cit+ant
	pron	<ik1sItNt>, <1eksit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	able to excite or stimulate.
excitant	2.
	syl	ex+cit+ant
	pron	<ik1sItNt>, <1eksit*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	something, such as a drug or other agent, able to excite; stimulant.
excitation	1.
	syl	ex+ci+ta+tion
	pron	<2eksi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of exciting or state of being excited.
excitation	2.
	syl	ex+ci+ta+tion
	pron	<2eksi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of exciting or cause of excitement.
excitation	3.a.
	syl	ex+ci+ta+tion
	pron	<2eksi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the current in a field coil of a generator, motor, etc., or the magnetizing current in a transformer.
excitation	3.b.
	syl	ex+ci+ta+tion
	pron	<2eksi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an excitation current.
excitation	4.
	syl	ex+ci+ta+tion
	pron	<2eksi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of a stimulus on an animal or plant organ, inducing it to respond.
excite	ety	C14: from Latin excit*_are, from exci*_ere to stimulate, from ci*_ere to set in motion, rouse
excite	1.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse (a person) to strong feeling, esp. to pleasurable anticipation or nervous agitation.
excite	2.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse or elicit (an emotion, response, etc.); evoke.
	exam	1	her answers excited curiosity.
excite	3.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or bring about; stir up.
	exam	1	to excite a rebellion.
excite	4.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse sexually.
excite	5.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to cause a response in or increase the activity of (an organ, tissue, or part); stimulate.
excite	6.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise (an atom, molecule, electron, nucleus, etc.) from the ground state to a higher energy level.
excite	7.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply electricity to (the coils of a generator or motor) in order to create a magnetic field.
excite	8.
	syl	ex+cite
	pron	<ik1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply a signal to a stage of a valve or transistor circuit.
excited	1.
	syl	ex+cit+ed
	pron	<ik1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	emotionally aroused, esp. to pleasure or agitation.
excited	2.
	syl	ex+cit+ed
	pron	<ik1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by excitement.
	exam	1	an excited dance.
excited	3.
	syl	ex+cit+ed
	pron	<ik1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually aroused.
excited	4.
	syl	ex+cit+ed
	pron	<ik1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an atom, molecule, etc.
	def	having an energy level above the ground state.
excitedly	sub
	head	excited
	syl	ex+1cit+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
excitedness	sub
	head	excited
	syl	ex+1cit+ed+ness
	pos	n.
excitement	1.
	syl	ex+cite+ment
	pron	<ik1sItm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being excited.
excitement	2.
	syl	ex+cite+ment
	pron	<ik1sItm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that excites; stimulation or thrill.
exciter	1.
	syl	ex+cit+er
	pron	<ik1sIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that excites.
exciter	2.
	syl	ex+cit+er
	pron	<ik1sIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small generator that excites a larger machine.
exciter	3.
	syl	ex+cit+er
	pron	<ik1sIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oscillator producing a transmitter's carrier wave.
exciting	0.
	syl	ex+cit+ing
	pron	<ik1sItiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing excitement; stirring; stimulating.
excitingly	sub
	head	exciting
	syl	ex+1cit+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exciton	ety	C20: from #7excit (#7ation) #7+ -#7on 
exciton	0.
	syl	ex+ci+ton
	pron	<1eksI2ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a mobile neutral entity in a crystalline solid consisting of an excited electron bound to the hole produced by its excitation.
excitor	1.
	syl	ex+ci+tor
	pron	<ik1sIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a nerve that, when stimulated, causes increased activity in the organ or part it supplies.
excitor	2.
	syl	ex+ci+tor
	pron	<ik1sIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {exciter}.
excl	1.
	syl	excl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exclamation.
excl	2.
	syl	excl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	excluding.
excl	3.
	syl	excl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exclusive.
exclaim	ety	C16: from Latin excl*_am*_are, from cl*_am*_are to shout
exclaim	0.
	syl	ex+claim
	pron	<ik1sklAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cry out or speak suddenly or excitedly, as from surprise, delight, horror, etc.
exclaimer	sub
	head	exclaim
	syl	ex+1claim+er
	pos	n.
exclamation	1.
	syl	ex+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2ekskl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an abrupt, emphatic, or excited cry or utterance; interjection; ejaculation.
exclamation	2.
	syl	ex+cla+ma+tion
	pron	<2ekskl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exclaiming.
exclamational	sub
	head	exclamation
	syl	ex+cla+1ma+tion+al
	pos	adj.
point	alt
	head	exclamation mark
	or	exclamation mark
	syl	point
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
exclamation mark	1.
	or	point
	syl	ex+cla+ma+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark {&}! used after exclamations and vehement commands.
exclamation mark	2.
	or	point
	syl	ex+cla+ma+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	this mark used for any other purpose, as to draw attention to an obvious mistake, in road warning signs, (in chess commentaries) beside the notation of a move considered a good one, (in mathematics) as a symbol of the factorial function, or (in logic) occurring with an existential quantifier.
exclamatory	0.
	syl	ex+clam:a+to:ry
	pron	<ik1skl@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	using, containing, or relating to exclamations.
exclamatorily	sub
	head	exclamatory
	syl	ex+1clam:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
exclaustration	0.
	syl	ex+claus+tra+tion
	pron	<2eksklc:1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of a monk or nun to the outside world after being released from his or her religious vows.
exclave	ety	C20: from #7ex -%1#7+ -clave, on the model of #7enclave 
exclave	0.
	syl	ex+clave
	pron	<1eksklAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a country entirely surrounded by foreign territory: viewed from the position of the home country. Compare {enclave}.
exclosure	0.
	syl	ex+clo+sure
	pron	<ik1skl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land, esp. in a forest, fenced round to keep out unwanted animals.
exclude	ety	C14: from Latin excl*_udere, from claudere to shut
exclude	1.
	syl	ex+clude
	pron	<ik1sklu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep out; prevent from entering.
exclude	2.
	syl	ex+clude
	pron	<ik1sklu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject or not consider; leave out.
exclude	3.
	syl	ex+clude
	pron	<ik1sklu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expel forcibly; eject.
excludable	sub
	head	exclude
	or	excludible
	syl	ex+1clud+a:ble
	pos	adj.
excludible	sub
	head	exclude
	or	excludable
	syl	ex+1clud+i:ble
	pos	adj.
excluder	sub
	head	exclude
	syl	ex+1clud+er
	pos	n.
exclusion	0.
	syl	ex+clu+sion
	pron	<ik1sklu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of excluding or the state of being excluded.
exclusionary	sub
	head	exclusion
	syl	ex+1clu+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
exclusionist	1.
	syl	ex+clu+sion+ist
	pron	<ik1sklu:Z*nist>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	denoting or relating to a policy of excluding various types of immigrants, imports, etc.
exclusionist	2.
	syl	ex+clu+sion+ist
	pron	<ik1sklu:Z*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of a policy of exclusion.
exclusionism	sub
	head	exclusionist
	syl	ex+1clu+sion+2ism
	pos	n.
exclusion principle	0.
	syl	ex+clu+sion prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pauli exclusion principle}.
exclusive	1.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	excluding all else; rejecting other considerations, possibilities, events, etc..
	exam	1	an exclusive preoccupation with money.
exclusive	2.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to a particular individual or group and to no other; not shared.
	exam	1	exclusive rights;
	exam	2	an exclusive story.
exclusive	3.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or catering for a privileged minority, esp. a fashionable clique.
	exam	1	an exclusive restaurant.
exclusive	4.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	limited (to); found only (in).
	exam	1	the kilt is exclusive to Scotland.
exclusive	5.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	single; unique; only.
	exam	1	the exclusive means of transport on the island was the bicycle.
exclusive	6.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	separate and incompatible.
	exam	1	mutually exclusive principles.
exclusive	7.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	not including the numbers, dates, letters, etc., mentioned.
	exam	1	1980-84 exclusive.
exclusive	8.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	except (for); not taking account (of).
	exam	1	exclusive of bonus payments, you will earn this amount.
exclusive	9.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Commerce. of a contract, agreement, etc.
	def	binding the parties to do business only with each other with respect to a class of goods or services.
exclusive	10.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a disjunction
	def	true if only one rather than both of its component propositions is true. Compare { {inclusive} (sense 4)}.
exclusive	11.
	syl	ex+clu+sive
	pron	<ik1sklu:siv>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclusive story; a story reported in only one newspaper.
exclusively	sub
	head	exclusive
	syl	ex+1clu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
exclusiveness	sub
	head	exclusive
	or	exclusivity
	syl	ex+1clu+sive+ness
	pron	<2eksklu:1siviti>
	pos	n.
exclusivity	sub
	head	exclusive
	or	exclusiveness
	syl	ex+clu+siv:i+ty
	pron	<2eksklu:1siviti>
	pos	n.
Exclusive Brethren	0.
	syl	Ex+clu+sive Breth+ren
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	one of the two main divisions of the Plymouth Brethren, which, in contrast to the Open Brethren, restricts its members' contacts with those outside the sect.
exclusive or	0.
	syl	ex+clu+sive or
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the connective that gives the value to a disjunction if one or other, but not both, of the disjuncts are true. Also called: {exclusive disjunction}. Compare {inclusive or}.
gate	alt
	head	exclusive OR circuit
	or	exclusive OR circuit
	syl	gate
	pos	n.
exclusive OR circuit	0.
	or	gate
	syl	ex+clu+sive OR cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a computer logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire and giving a high-voltage output signal if a low-voltage signal is fed to one or more, but not all, of the input wires. Compare {OR circuit}.
excogitate	ety	C16: from Latin exc*_ogit*_are, from c*_ogit*_are to ponder, #7cogitate  &- ex+#!cog@.i+ta@.ble adj.
excogitate	1.
	syl	ex+cog:i+tate
	pron	<eks1koJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise, invent, or contrive.
excogitate	2.
	syl	ex+cog:i+tate
	pron	<eks1koJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think out in detail.
excogitation	sub
	head	excogitate
	syl	ex+2cog+i:1ta+tion
	pos	n.
excogitative	sub
	head	excogitate
	syl	ex+1cog:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
excogitator	sub
	head	excogitate
	syl	ex+1cog:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
excommunicate	ety	C15: from Late Latin excomm*_unic*_are, literally: to exclude from the commu?!nity, from Latin comm*_unis #7common 
	infl
	head	excommunicate
	syl	~
	pron	<2eksk*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	R.C. Church.
excommunicate	1.
	syl	ex+com+mun:i+cate
	pron	<2eksk*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sentence (a member of the Church) to exclusion from the communion of believers and from the privileges and public prayers of the Church. {~} (@!$eksk$$#!mju$:n$Ik$It, -@!ke$It).
excommunicate	2.
	syl	ex+com+mun:i+cate
	pron	<2eksk*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	having incurred such a sentence.
excommunicate	3.
	syl	ex+com+mun:i+cate
	pron	<2eksk*?!1mju:nikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an excommunicated person.
excommunicable	sub
	head	excommunicate
	syl	ex+com+1mun:i+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
excommunicative	sub
	head	excommunicate
	or	excommunicatory
	syl	ex+com+1mu+ni+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
excommunicatory	sub
	head	excommunicate
	or	excommunicative
	syl	ex+com+1mu+ni+ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
excoriate	ety	C15: from Late Latin excori*_are to strip, flay, from Latin corium skin, hide
excoriate	1.
	syl	ex+co+ri+ate
	pron	<ik1skc:ri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip (the skin) from (a person or animal); flay.
excoriate	2.
	syl	ex+co+ri+ate
	pron	<ik1skc:ri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to denounce vehemently; censure severely.
excoriation	sub
	head	excoriate
	syl	ex+2co+ri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
excrement	ety	C16: from Latin excr*_ementum, from excernere to sift, #7excrete 
excrement	0.
	syl	ex+cre+ment
	pron	<1ekskrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	waste matter discharged from the body, esp. faeces; excreta.
excremental	sub
	head	excrement
	or	excrementitious
	syl	ex+cre+men+tal
	pron	<2ekskri?!1mentL>
	pos	adj.
excrementitious	sub
	head	excrement
	or	excremental
	syl	ex+cre+men+ti+tious
	pron	<2ekskrimen1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
excrementally	sub
	head	excrement
	syl	ex+cre+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
excrescence	0.
	syl	ex+cres+cence
	pron	<ik1skresNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a projection or protuberance, esp. an outgrowth from an organ or part of the body. &- {ex+cres+cen+tial} (@!$ekskr$I#!s$en#s$$l)
cies	infl
	head	excrescency
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
excrescency	1.
	syl	ex+cres+cen+cy
	pron	<ik1skres*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being excrescent.
excrescency	2.
	syl	ex+cres+cen+cy
	pron	<ik1skres*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {excrescence}.
excrescent	ety	C17: from Latin excr*_esc*_ens, from excr*_escere, from cr*_escere to grow
excrescent	1.
	syl	ex+cres+cent
	pron	<ik1skresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or resembling an abnormal outgrowth.
excrescent	2.
	syl	ex+cres+cent
	pron	<ik1skresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	uselessly added; not essential; superfluous.
excrescent	3.
	syl	ex+cres+cent
	pron	<ik1skresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a speech sound or letter inserted into a word without etymological justification, such as the in
excrescently	sub
	head	excrescent
	syl	ex+1cres+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
excreta	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin excernere to #7excrete 
excreta	0.
	syl	ex+cre+ta
	pron	<ik1skrEt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	waste matter, such as urine, faeces, or sweat, discharged from the body; excrement.
excretal	sub
	head	excreta
	syl	ex+1cre+tal
	pos	adj.
excrete	ety	C17: from Latin excernere to separate, discharge, from cernere to sift
excrete	1.
	syl	ex+crete
	pron	<ik1skrEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (waste matter, such as urine, sweat, carbon dioxide, or faeces) from the body through the kidneys, skin, lungs, bowels, etc.
excrete	2.
	syl	ex+crete
	pron	<ik1skrEt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of plants
	def	to eliminate (waste matter, such as carbon dioxide and salts) through the leaves, roots, etc.
excreter	sub
	head	excrete
	syl	ex+1cret+er
	pos	n.
excretive	sub
	head	excrete
	or	excretory
	syl	ex+1cre+tive
	pos	adj.
excretory	sub
	head	excrete
	or	excretive
	syl	ex+1cre+to:ry
	pos	adj.
excruciate	ety	C16: from Latin excruci*_are, from cruci*_are to crucify, from crux cross
excruciate	1.
	syl	ex+cru+ci+ate
	pron	<ik1skru:Si2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict mental suffering on; torment.
excruciate	2.
	syl	ex+cru+ci+ate
	pron	<ik1skru:Si2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to inflict physical pain on; torture.
excruciation	sub
	head	excruciate
	syl	ex+2cru+ci:1a+tion
	pos	n.
excruciating	1.
	syl	ex+cru+ci+at+ing
	pron	<ik1skru:Si2AtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unbearably painful; agonizing.
excruciating	2.
	syl	ex+cru+ci+at+ing
	pron	<ik1skru:Si2AtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense; extreme.
	exam	1	he took excruciating pains to do it well.
excruciating	3.
	syl	ex+cru+ci+at+ing
	pron	<ik1skru:Si2AtiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	irritating; trying.
excruciatingly	sub
	head	excruciating
	syl	ex+1cru+ci+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exculpate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin exculp*_are, from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ culp*_are to blame, from culpa fault, blame
exculpate	0.
	syl	ex+cul+pate
	pron	<1eksk^l2pAt>, <ik1sk^lpAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from blame or guilt; vindicate or exonerate.
exculpable	sub
	head	exculpate
	syl	ex+cul+pa:ble
	pron	<ik1sk^lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
exculpation	sub
	head	exculpate
	syl	ex+cul+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
excurrent	ety	C19: from Latin excurrere to run forth; see #7excursion 
excurrent	1.
	syl	ex+cur+rent
	pron	<ek1sk^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having an outward flow, as certain pores in sponges, ducts, etc.
excurrent	2.a.
	syl	ex+cur+rent
	pron	<ek1sk^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of veins
	def	extending beyond the margin of the leaf.
excurrent	2.b.
	syl	ex+cur+rent
	pron	<ek1sk^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an undivided main stem or trunk, as the spruce and other conifers.
excurrent	3.
	syl	ex+cur+rent
	pron	<ek1sk^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing or running in an outward direction.
excursion	ety	C16: from Latin excursi*_o an attack, from excurrere to run out, from currere to run
excursion	1.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short outward and return journey, esp. for relaxation, sightseeing, etc.; outing.
excursion	2.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people going on such a journey.
excursion	3.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to special reduced rates offered on certain journeys by rail.
	exam	1	an excursion ticket.
excursion	4.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a digression or deviation; diversion.
	exam	1	an excursion into politics.
excursion	5.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a raid or attack.
excursion	6.a.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement from an equilibrium position, as in an oscillation.
excursion	6.b.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the magnitude of this displacement.
excursion	7.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal movement of a movable bodily organ or part from its resting position, such as the lateral movement of the lower jaw.
excursion	8.
	syl	ex+cur+sion
	pron	<ik1skR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	the locus of a point on a moving part, esp. the deflection of a whirling shaft.
excursionist	0.
	syl	ex+cur+sion+ist
	pron	<ik1skR:S*nist>, <-Z*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who goes on an excursion.
excursive	ety	C17: from Latin excursus, from excurrere to run forth
excursive	1.
	syl	ex+cur+sive
	pron	<ik1skR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to digress.
excursive	2.
	syl	ex+cur+sive
	pron	<ik1skR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving detours; rambling.
excursively	sub
	head	excursive
	syl	ex+1cur+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
excursiveness	sub
	head	excursive
	syl	ex+1cur+sive+ness
	pos	n.
excursus	ety	C19: from Latin: a running forth, from excurrere to run out
excursuses	infl
	head	excursus
	or	excursus
	syl	ex+cur+sus:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
excursus	infl
	or	excursuses
	syl	ex+cur+sus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
excursus	0.
	syl	ex+cur+sus
	pron	<ek1skR:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an incidental digression from the main topic under discussion or from the main story in a narrative.
excusatory	0.
	syl	ex+cus:a+to:ry
	pron	<ik1skju:z*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to or intended to excuse; apologetic.
excuse	ety	C13: from Latin excus*_are, from #7ex -%1#7+ -c*_usare, from causa cause, accusation
excuse	1.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pardon or forgive.
	exam	1	he always excuses her unpunctuality.
excuse	2.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seek pardon or exemption for (a person, esp. oneself).
	exam	1	to excuse oneself for one's mistakes.
excuse	3.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make allowances for; judge leniently.
	exam	1	to excuse someone's ignorance.
excuse	4.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as an apology or explanation for; vindicate or justify.
	exam	1	her age excuses her behaviour.
excuse	5.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exempt from a task, obligation, etc..
	exam	1	you are excused making breakfast.
excuse	6.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss or allow to leave.
	exam	1	he asked them to excuse him.
excuse	7.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seek permission for (someone, esp. oneself) to leave.
	exam	1	he excused himself and left.
be excused	8.
	head	excuse
	syl	be excused.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to go to the lavatory.
excuse me	9.
	head	excuse
	syl	excuse me&!
	def	an expression used to catch someone's attention or to apologize for an interruption, disagreement, or social indiscretion.
excuse	10.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an explanation offered in defence of some fault or offensive behaviour or as a reason for not fulfilling an obligation, etc..
	exam	1	he gave no excuse for his rudeness.
excuse	11.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inferior example of something specified; makeshift substitute.
	exam	1	she is a poor excuse for a hostess.
excuse	12.
	syl	ex+cuse
	pron	<ik1skju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of excusing.
excusable	sub
	head	excuse
	syl	ex+1cus+a:ble
	pos	adj.
excusableness	sub
	head	excuse
	syl	ex+1cus+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
excusably	sub
	head	excuse
	syl	ex+1cus+a:bly
	pos	adv.
excuse-me	0.
	syl	ex:cuse-me
	pos	n.
	def	a dance in which a person may take another's partner.
ex-directory	0.
	syl	ex-di:rec:to:ry
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	not listed in a telephone directory, by request, and not disclosed to enquirers. U.S. term: {unlisted}.
ex div	0.
	syl	ex div.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ex dividend.
ex dividend	0.
	syl	ex div:i+dend
	def	without the right to the current dividend.
	exam	1	to quote shares ex dividend.
exeat	ety	C18: Latin, literally: he may go out, from ex*_ire 
exeat	1.
	syl	ex+e:at
	pron	<1eksi*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	leave of absence from school or some other institution.
exeat	2.
	syl	ex+e:at
	pron	<1eksi*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a bishop's permission for a priest to leave his diocese in order to take up an appointment elsewhere.
exec	1.
	syl	exec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	executive.
exec	2.
	syl	exec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	executor.
execrable	ety	C14: from Latin exsecr*_abilis, from exsecr*_ar*_i to #7execrate 
execrable	1.
	syl	ex+e:cra:ble
	pron	<1eksikr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving to be execrated; abhorrent.
execrable	2.
	syl	ex+e:cra:ble
	pron	<1eksikr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of very poor quality.
	exam	1	an execrable meal.
execrableness	sub
	head	execrable
	syl	ex+e:cra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
execrably	sub
	head	execrable
	syl	ex+e:cra:bly
	pos	adv.
execrate	ety	C16: from Latin exsecr*_ar*_i to curse, from #7ex -%1#7+ -secr*_ar*_i from sacer #7sacred  &- @!ex+e@.#!cra+tion n.
execrate	1.
	syl	ex+e:crate
	pron	<1eksi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to loathe; detest; abhor.
execrate	2.
	syl	ex+e:crate
	pron	<1eksi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to profess great abhorrence for; denounce; deplore.
execrate	3.
	syl	ex+e:crate
	pron	<1eksi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to curse (a person or thing); damn.
execrative	sub
	head	execrate
	or	execratory
	syl	ex+e:2cra+tive
	pos	adj.
execratory	sub
	head	execrate
	or	execrative
	syl	ex+e:2cra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
execratively	sub
	head	execrate
	syl	ex+e:2cra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
executant	0.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tant
	pron	<ig1zekjut*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a performer, esp. of musical works.
execute	ety	C14: from Old French executer, back formation from executeur #7executor 
execute	1.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (a condemned person) to death; inflict capital punishment upon.
execute	2.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out; complete; perform; do.
	exam	1	to execute an order.
execute	3.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform; accomplish; effect.
	exam	1	to execute a pirouette.
execute	4.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or produce.
	exam	1	to execute a drawing.
execute	5.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry into effect (a judicial sentence, the law, etc.); enforce.
execute	6.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to comply with legal formalities in order to render (a deed, etc.) effective, as by signing, sealing, and delivering.
execute	7.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign (a will) in the presence of witnesses and in accordance with other legal formalities.
execute	8.
	syl	ex+e:cute
	pron	<1eksi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out the terms of (a contract, will, etc.).
executable	sub
	head	execute
	syl	ex+e:2cut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
executer	sub
	head	execute
	syl	ex+e:2cut+er
	pos	n.
execution	1.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of executing.
execution	2.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the carrying out or undergoing of a sentence of death.
execution	3.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the style or manner in which something is accomplished or performed; technique.
	exam	1	as a pianist his execution is poor.
execution	4.a.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the enforcement of the judgment of a court of law.
execution	4.b.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the writ ordering such enforcement.
executioner	1.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion+er
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official charged with carrying out the death sentence passed upon a condemned person.
executioner	2.
	syl	ex+e:cu+tion+er
	pron	<2eksi1kju:S*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an assassin, esp. one appointed by a political or criminal organization.
executive	1.a.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive
	pron	<ig1zekjutiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group responsible for the administration of a project, activity, or business.
executive	1.b.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive
	pron	<ig1zekjutiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	executive duties;
	exam	2	an executive position.
executive	2.a.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive
	pron	<ig1zekjutiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of government responsible for carrying out laws, decrees, etc.; administration.
executive	2.b.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive
	pron	<ig1zekjutiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any administration. Compare {judiciary, legislature}.
executive	3.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive
	pron	<ig1zekjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the function or purpose of carrying plans, orders, laws, etc., into practical effect.
executively	sub
	head	executive
	syl	ex+1ec:u+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Executive Council	0.
	syl	Ex+ec:u+tive Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	a body consisting of ministers of the Crown presided over by the Governor or Governor-General that formally approves Cabinet decisions, etc.
executive officer	1.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	the second-in-command of any of certain military units.
executive officer	2.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a specialist seaman officer of the British and certain other navies.
executive session	0.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tive ses+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	a session of the Senate for the discussion of executive business, such as the ratification of treaties: formerly held in secret.
executor	1.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tor
	pron	<ig1zekjut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person appointed by a testator to carry out the wishes expressed in his will.
executor	2.
	syl	ex+ec:u+tor
	pron	<ig1zekjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who executes. &- {ex+@!ec@.u+#!to+ri@.al}
executorship	sub
	head	executor
	syl	ex+1ec:u+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
executory	1.
	syl	ex+ec:u+to:ry
	pron	<ig1zekjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a law, agreement, etc.
	def	coming into operation at a future date; not yet effective.
	exam	1	an executory contract.
executory	2.
	syl	ex+ec:u+to:ry
	pron	<ig1zekjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	executive; administrative.
executrices	infl
	head	executrix
	or	executrixes
	syl	ex+ec:u+tri+ces
	pron	<ig2zekju?!1trIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
executrixes	infl
	head	executrix
	or	executrices
	syl	ex+ec:u+trix:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
executrix	0.
	syl	ex+ec:u+trix
	pron	<ig1zekju2triks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a female executor.
exedra	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek, from hedra seat
exedra	1.
	syl	ex+e:dra
	pron	<1eksidr*>, <ek1sE->
	pos	n.
	def	a building, room, portico, or apse containing a continuous bench, used in ancient Greece and Rome for holding discussions.
exedra	2.
	syl	ex+e:dra
	pron	<1eksidr*>, <ek1sE->
	pos	n.
	def	an outdoor bench in a recess.
exegesis	ety	C17: from Greek, from ex*_egeisthai to interpret, from #7ex -#7%1+ h*_egeisthai to guide
exegeses	infl
	head	exegesis
	syl	ex+e:ge:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exegesis	0.
	syl	ex+e:ge:sis
	pron	<2eksi1JEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	explanation or critical interpretation of a text, esp. of the Bible. Compare {eisegesis}.
exegete	ety	C18: from Greek ex*_eg*_et*_es, from ex*_egeisthai to interpret; see #7exegesis 
exegetist	alt
	head	exegete
	or	exegete
	syl	ex+e:ge:tist
	pron	<2eksi1JEtist>, <-1Jet->
	pos	n.
exegete	0.
	or	exegetist
	syl	ex+e:gete
	pron	<1eksi2JEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises exegesis.
exegetical	alt
	head	exegetic
	or	exegetic
	syl	ex+e:get:i+cal
	pos	adj.
exegetic	0.
	or	exegetical
	syl	ex+e:get+ic
	pron	<2eksi1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to exegesis; expository.
exegetically	sub
	head	exegetic
	syl	ex+e:1get:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
exegetics	0.
	syl	ex+e:get+ics
	pron	<2eksi1Jetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the scien?!tific study of exegesis and exegetical methods.
exemplar	ety	C14: from Latin exemplarium model, from exemplum #7example 
exemplar	1.
	syl	ex+em+plar
	pron	<ig1zempl*>, <-pla:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing to be copied or imitated; model.
exemplar	2.
	syl	ex+em+plar
	pron	<ig1zempl*>, <-pla:>
	pos	n.
	def	a typical specimen or instance; example.
exemplar	3.
	syl	ex+em+plar
	pron	<ig1zempl*>, <-pla:>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy of a book or text on which further printings have been based.
exemplary	1.
	syl	ex+em+pla+ry
	pron	<ig1zempl*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit for imitation; model.
	exam	1	an exemplary performance.
exemplary	2.
	syl	ex+em+pla+ry
	pron	<ig1zempl*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a warning; admonitory.
	exam	1	an exemplary jail sentence.
exemplary	3.
	syl	ex+em+pla+ry
	pron	<ig1zempl*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	representative; typical.
	exam	1	an action exemplary of his conduct.
exemplarily	sub
	head	exemplary
	syl	ex+1em+pla+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
exemplariness	sub
	head	exemplary
	syl	ex+1em+pla+ri+ness
	pos	n.
exemplary damages	0.
	syl	ex+em+pla+ry dam+ag+es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	damages awarded to a plaintiff above the value of actual loss sustained so that they serve also as a punishment to the defendant and a deterrent to others.
exemplify	ety	C15: via Old French from Medieval Latin exemplific*_are, from Latin exemplum #7example+ facere to make
exemplifies	infl
	head	exemplify
	syl	ex+em+pli+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
exemplifying	infl
	head	exemplify
	syl	ex+em+pli+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
exemplified	infl
	head	exemplify
	syl	ex+em+pli+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
exemplify	1.
	syl	ex+em+pli+fy
	pron	<ig1zempli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show by example.
exemplify	2.
	syl	ex+em+pli+fy
	pron	<ig1zempli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as an example of.
exemplify	3.a.
	syl	ex+em+pli+fy
	pron	<ig1zempli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an official copy of (a document from public records) under seal.
exemplify	3.b.
	syl	ex+em+pli+fy
	pron	<ig1zempli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transcribe (a legal document).
exemplifiable	sub
	head	exemplify
	syl	ex+1em+pli+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exemplifier	sub
	head	exemplify
	syl	ex+1em+pli+2fi+er
	pos	n.
exempli gratia	0.
	syl	ex+em+pli gra+ti:a
	pron	Latin. <ig1zemplI> <1gra:ti2a:>
	def	for the sake of example. Abbrev.: {e.g}.
exemplum	ety	from Latin: #7example 
exempla	infl
	head	exemplum
	syl	ex+em+pla
	pron	<-pl*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exemplum	1.
	syl	ex+em+plum
	pron	<ig1zempl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an anecdote that supports a moral point or sustains an argument, used esp. in medieval sermons.
exemplum	2.
	syl	ex+em+plum
	pron	<ig1zempl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an example or illustration.
exempt	ety	C14: from Latin exemptus removed, from eximere to take out, from emere to buy, obtain
exempt	1.
	syl	ex+empt
	pron	<ig1zempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from an obligation, liability, tax, etc.; excuse.
	exam	1	to exempt a soldier from drill.
exempt	2.
	syl	ex+empt
	pron	<ig1zempt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	freed from or not subject to an obligation, liability, tax, etc.; excused.
exempt	3.
	syl	ex+empt
	pron	<ig1zempt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	postpositive
	def	set apart; remote.
exempt	4.
	syl	ex+empt
	pron	<ig1zempt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is exempt from an obligation, tax, etc.
exemptible	sub
	head	exempt
	syl	ex+1empt+i:ble
	pos	adj.
exenterate	ety	C17: from Latin exenter*_are, from #7ex -%1#7+ Greek enteron intestine
exenterate	1.
	syl	ex+en+ter+ate
	pron	<ig1zent*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to remove (internal organs, an eyeball, etc.); eviscerate.
exenterate	2.
	syl	ex+en+ter+ate
	pron	<ig1zent*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for {disembowel}.
exenterate	3.
	syl	ex+en+ter+ate
	pron	<ig1zent*2rAt>, <-rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having been disembowelled.
exenteration	sub
	head	exenterate
	syl	ex+2en+ter:1a+tion
	pos	n.
exequatur	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: let him perform, from exequ*_i to perform, from #7ex -%1#7+ sequ*_i to follow
exequatur	1.
	syl	ex+e:qua+tur
	pron	<2eksi1kwAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official authorization issued by a host country to a consular agent, permitting him to perform his official duties.
exequatur	2.
	syl	ex+e:qua+tur
	pron	<2eksi1kwAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an act by which the civil governments of certain nations permit the laws of the Roman Catholic Church to take effect in their territories.
exequies	ety	C14: from Latin exequiae (plural) funeral procession, rites, from exequ*_i to follow to the end, from sequ*_i to follow
exequy	infl
	head	exequies
	syl	ex+e:quy.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
exequies	0.
	syl	ex+e:quies
	pron	<1eksikwiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the rites and ceremonies used at funerals.
exercise	ety	C14: from Old French exercice, from Latin exercitium, from exerc*_ere to drill, from #7ex -%1#7+ arc*_ere to ward off
exercise	1.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put into use; employ.
	exam	1	to exercise tact.
exercise	2.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take exercise or perform exercises; exert one's muscles, etc., esp. in order to keep fit.
exercise	3.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to practise using in order to develop or train.
	exam	1	to exercise one's voice.
exercise	4.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to perform or make proper use of.
	exam	1	to exercise one's rights.
exercise	5.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring to bear; exert.
	exam	1	to exercise one's influence.
exercise	6.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to occupy the attentions of, esp. so as to worry or vex.
	exam	1	to be exercised about a decision.
exercise	7.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to carry out or cause to carry out practice, manoeuvres, drill, etc.
exercise	8.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	physical exertion, esp. for the purpose of development, training, or keeping fit.
exercise	9.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	mental or other activity or practice, esp. in order to develop a skill.
exercise	10.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a set of movements, questions, tasks, etc., designed to train, improve, or test one's ability in a particular field.
	exam	1	piano exercises.
exercise	11.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a performance or work of art done as practice or to demonstrate a tech?!nique.
exercise	12.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the performance of a function; discharge.
	exam	1	the exercise of one's rights;
	exam	2	the object of the exercise is to win.
exercise	13.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Military.
	def	practice, manoeuvres, or drill carried out to increase efficiency.
exercise	14.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a ceremony, usually including speeches, formal processions, etc., at the graduation of students.
	exam	1	graduation exercises.
exercise	15.
	syl	ex+er+cise
	pron	<1eks*2sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	a particular type of event, such as performing on the horizontal bar.
exercisable	sub
	head	exercise
	syl	ex+er+2cis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exerciser	1.
	syl	ex+er+cis+er
	pron	<1eks*2sIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device with springs or elasticated cords for muscular exercise.
exerciser	2.
	syl	ex+er+cis+er
	pron	<1eks*2sIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that exercises.
exercitation	ety	C14: from Latin exercit*_ati*_o, from exercit*_are frequentative of exerc*_ere to #7exercise 
exercitation	0.
	syl	ex+er+ci+ta+tion
	pron	<ig2zR:si1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {exercise}.
exergue	ety	C17: from French, from Medieval Latin exergum, from Greek ex outside+ ergon work
exergue	0.
	syl	ex+ergue
	pron	<ek1sR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a space on the reverse of a coin or medal below the central design, often containing the date, place of minting, etc.
exergual	sub
	head	exergue
	syl	ex+1ergu:al
	pos	adj.
exert	ety	C17 (in the sense: push forth, emit): from Latin exserere to thrust out, from #7ex -%1#7+ serere to bind together, entwine &- ex+#!er+tion n.
exert	0.
	syl	ex+ert
	pron	<ig1zR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply (oneself) diligently; make a strenuous effort.
exertive	sub
	head	exert
	syl	ex+1er+tive
	pos	adj.
Exeter	0.
	syl	Ex+e:ter
	pron	<1eksit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW England, administrative centre of Devon; university (1955). Pop.: 95598 (1971).
exeunt	0.
	syl	ex+e:unt
	pron	<1eksi2^nt>
	qual	Latin.
	def	they go out: used as a stage direction.
exeunt omnes	0.
	syl	ex:e+unt om+nes
	pron	<1eksi2^nt> <1omnAz>
	qual	Latin.
	def	they all go out: used as a stage direction.
exfoliate	ety	C17: from Late Latin exfoli*_are to strip off leaves, from Latin folium leaf
exfoliate	1.
	syl	ex+fo+li+ate
	pron	<eks1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of bark, skin, etc.
	def	to peel off in (layers, flakes, or scales).
exfoliate	2.
	syl	ex+fo+li+ate
	pron	<eks1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of rocks or minerals
	def	to shed the thin outermost layer because of weathering or heating.
exfoliate	3.
	syl	ex+fo+li+ate
	pron	<eks1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of some minerals, esp. mica
	def	to split or cause to split into thin flakes.
	exam	1	a factory to exfoliate vermiculite.
exfoliation	sub
	head	exfoliate
	syl	ex+2fo+li:1a+tion
	pos	n.
exfoliative	sub
	head	exfoliate
	syl	ex+1fo+li:a+tive
	pos	adj.
ex gratia	ety	New Latin, literally: out of kindness
ex gratia	0.
	syl	ex gra+tia
	pron	<1grAS*>
	pos	adj.
	def	given as a favour or gratuitously where no legal obligation exists.
	exam	1	an ex gratia payment.
exhalant	1.
	syl	ex+hal+ant
	pron	<eks1hAl*nt>, <ig1zA->
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting a vapour or liquid; exhaling.
	exam	1	an exhalant siphon;
	exam	2	exhalant duct.
exhalant	2.
	syl	ex+hal+ant
	pron	<eks1hAl*nt>, <ig1zA->
	pos	n.
	def	an organ or vessel that emits a vapour or liquid.
exhale	ety	C14: from Latin exh*_al*_are to breathe out, from h*_al*_are to breathe
exhale	1.
	syl	ex+hale
	pron	<eks1hAl>, <ig1zAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expel (breath, tobacco smoke, etc.) from the lungs; breathe out.
exhale	2.
	syl	ex+hale
	pron	<eks1hAl>, <ig1zAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give off (air, vapour, fumes, etc.) or (of air, etc.) to be given off; emanate.
exhalable	sub
	head	exhale
	syl	ex+1hal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exhaust	ety	C16: from Latin exhaustus made empty, from exhaur*_ire to draw out, from haur*_ire to draw, drain
exhaust	1.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to drain the energy of; tire out.
	exam	1	to exhaust someone by constant questioning.
exhaust	2.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deprive of resources, etc..
	exam	1	a nation exhausted by war.
exhaust	3.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deplete totally; expend; consume.
	exam	1	to exhaust food supplies.
exhaust	4.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to empty (a container) by drawing off or pumping out (the contents).
exhaust	5.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to develop or discuss thoroughly so that no further interest remains.
	exam	1	to exhaust a topic of conversation.
exhaust	6.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove gas from (a vessel, etc.) in order to reduce the pressure or create a vacuum; evacuate.
exhaust	7.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove or use up the active ingredients from (a drug, solution, etc.).
exhaust	8.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to destroy the fertility of (soil) by excessive cultivation.
exhaust	9.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of steam or other gases
	def	to be emitted or to escape from an engine after being expanded.
exhaust	10.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	gases ejected from an engine as waste products.
exhaust	11.a.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the expulsion of expanded gas or steam from an engine.
exhaust	11.b.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	exhaust stroke.
exhaust	12.a.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the parts of an engine through which the exhausted gases or steam pass.
exhaust	12.b.
	syl	ex+haust
	pron	<ig1zc:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	exhaust valve;
	exam	2	exhaust pipe.
exhauster	sub
	head	exhaust
	syl	ex+1haust+er
	pos	n.
exhaustible	sub
	head	exhaust
	syl	ex+1haust+i:ble
	pos	adj.
exhaustibility	sub
	head	exhaust
	syl	ex+2haust+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
exhaustion	1.
	syl	ex+haus+tion
	pron	<ig1zc:sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme tiredness; fatigue.
exhaustion	2.
	syl	ex+haus+tion
	pron	<ig1zc:sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being used up; consumption.
	exam	1	exhaustion of the earth's resources.
exhaustion	3.
	syl	ex+haus+tion
	pron	<ig1zc:sC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exhausting or the state of being exhausted.
exhaustive	1.
	syl	ex+haus+tive
	pron	<ig1zc:stiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive in scope; thorough.
	exam	1	an exhaustive survey.
exhaustive	2.
	syl	ex+haus+tive
	pron	<ig1zc:stiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to exhaust.
exhaustively	sub
	head	exhaustive
	syl	ex+1haust+ive+ly
	pos	adv.
exhaustiveness	sub
	head	exhaustive
	syl	ex+1haust+ive+ness
	pos	n.
exhibit	ety	C15: from Latin exhib*_ere to hold forth, from hab*_ere to have
exhibit	1.
	syl	ex+hib+it
	pron	<ig1zibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to display (something) to the public for interest or instruction.
	exam	1	this artist exhibits all over the world.
exhibit	2.
	syl	ex+hib+it
	pron	<ig1zibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to manifest; display; show.
	exam	1	the child exhibited signs of distress.
exhibit	3.
	syl	ex+hib+it
	pron	<ig1zibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to produce (a document or object) in court to serve as evidence.
exhibit	4.
	syl	ex+hib+it
	pron	<ig1zibit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an object or collection exhibited to the public.
exhibit	5.
	syl	ex+hib+it
	pron	<ig1zibit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	a document or object produced in court and referred to or identified by a witness in giving evidence.
exhibitory	sub
	head	exhibit
	syl	ex+1hib:i+to:ry
	pos	adj.
exhibition	1.
	syl	ex+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2eksi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a public display of art, products, skills, activities, etc..
	exam	1	a judo exhibition.
exhibition	2.
	syl	ex+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2eksi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exhibiting or the state of being exhibited.
make an exhibition of oneself	3.
	head	exhibition
	syl	make an exhibition of oneself.
	def	to behave so foolishly in public that one excites notice or ridicule.
exhibition	4.
	syl	ex+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2eksi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an allowance or scholarship awarded to a student at a university or school.
exhibitioner	0.
	syl	ex+hi+bi+tion+er
	pron	<2eksi1biS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a student who has been awarded an exhibition.
exhibitionism	1.
	syl	ex+hi+bi+tion+ism
	pron	<2eksi1biS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a compulsive desire to attract attention to oneself, esp. by absurd or exaggerated behaviour or boasting.
exhibitionism	2.
	syl	ex+hi+bi+tion+ism
	pron	<2eksi1biS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a compulsive desire to expose one's genital organs publicly.
exhibitionist	sub
	head	exhibitionism
	syl	ex+hi+1bi+tion+ist
	pos	n.
exhibitionistic	sub
	head	exhibitionism
	syl	ex+hi+2bi+tion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
exhibitive	0.
	syl	ex+hib:i+tive
	pron	<ig1zibitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by of
	def	illustrative or demonstrative.
	exam	1	a masterpiece exhibitive of his talent.
exhibitively	sub
	head	exhibitive
	syl	ex+1hib:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
exhibitor	1.
	syl	ex+hib:i+tor
	pron	<ig1zibit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that exhibits.
exhibitor	2.
	syl	ex+hib:i+tor
	pron	<ig1zibit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or company that shows films, esp. the manager or owner of a cinema.
exhilarant	1.
	syl	ex+hil+ar+ant
	pron	<ig1zil*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhilarating; invigorating.
exhilarant	2.
	syl	ex+hil+ar+ant
	pron	<ig1zil*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that exhilarates.
exhilarate	ety	C16: from Latin exhilar*_are, from hilar*_are to cheer; see #7hilarity 
exhilarate	0.
	syl	ex+hil:a+rate
	pron	<ig1zil*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make lively and cheerful; gladden; elate.
exhilaratingly	sub
	head	exhilarate
	syl	ex+1hil+a:2rat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exhilarative	sub
	head	exhilarate
	or	exhilaratory
	syl	ex+1hil:a+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
exhilaratory	sub
	head	exhilarate
	or	exhilarative
	syl	ex+1hil:a+ra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
exhilarator	sub
	head	exhilarate
	syl	ex+1hil:a+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
exhort	ety	C14: from Latin exhort*_ar*_i, from hort*_ar*_i to urge
exhort	0.
	syl	ex+hort
	pron	<ig1zc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to urge or persuade (someone) earnestly; advise strongly.
exhortative	sub
	head	exhort
	or	exhortatory
	syl	ex+hor+ta+tive
	pron	<ig1zc:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
exhortatory	sub
	head	exhort
	or	exhortative
	syl	ex+1hor+ta+to:ry
	pos	adj.
exhorter	sub
	head	exhort
	syl	ex+1hort+er
	pos	n.
exhortation	1.
	syl	ex+hor+ta+tion
	pron	<2egzc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of ex?!horting.
exhortation	2.
	syl	ex+hor+ta+tion
	pron	<2egzc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech or written passage intended to persuade, inspire, or encourage.
exhume	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin exhum*_are, from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ hum*_are to bury, from humus the ground
exhume	1.
	syl	ex+hume
	pron	<eks1hju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dig up (something buried, esp. a corpse); disinter.
exhume	2.
	syl	ex+hume
	pron	<eks1hju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal; disclose; unearth.
	exam	1	don't exhume that old argument.
exhumation	sub
	head	exhume
	syl	ex+hu+ma+tion
	pron	<2ekshju1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
exhumer	sub
	head	exhume
	syl	ex+1hum+er
	pos	n.
ex hypothesi	ety	C17: New Latin
ex hypothesi	0.
	syl	ex hy+poth+e:si
	pron	<eks> <hI1po$T*si>
	pos	adv.
	def	in accordance with or following from the hypothesis stated.
exigence	alt
	head	exigency
	or	exigency
	syl	ex:i+gence
	pron	<1eksi?!J*ns>
	pos	n.
exigencies	infl
	head	exigency
	or	exigences
	syl	ex:i+gen+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exigences	infl
	head	exigency
	or	exigencies
	syl	ex:i+genc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exigency	1.
	or	exigence
	syl	ex:i+gen+cy
	pron	<1eksiJ*nsi>, <ig1ziJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being exigent; urgency.
exigency	2.
	or	exigence
	syl	ex:i+gen+cy
	pron	<1eksiJ*nsi>, <ig1ziJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an urgent demand; pressing requirement.
exigency	3.
	or	exigence
	syl	ex:i+gen+cy
	pron	<1eksiJ*nsi>, <ig1ziJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an emergency.
exigent	ety	C15: from Latin exigere to drive out, weigh out, from agere to drive, compel
exigent	1.
	syl	ex:i+gent
	pron	<1eksiJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgent; pressing.
exigent	2.
	syl	ex:i+gent
	pron	<1eksiJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exacting; demanding.
exigently	sub
	head	exigent
	syl	ex:i+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
exigible	ety	C17: from French, from exiger to demand, from Latin exigere; see #7exigent 
exigible	0.
	syl	ex:i+gi:ble
	pron	<1eksiJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be exacted or required.
	exam	1	part of the debt is exigible this month.
exiguous	ety	C17: from Latin exiguus, from exigere to weigh out; see #7exigent 
exiguous	0.
	syl	ex+ig:u+ous
	pron	<ig1zigju*s>, <ik1sig->
	pos	adj.
	def	scanty or slender; meagre.
	exam	1	an exiguous income.
exiguity	sub
	head	exiguous
	or	exiguousness
	syl	ex:i+gu+i:ty
	pron	<2eksi1gju:iti>
	pos	n.
exiguousness	sub
	head	exiguous
	or	exiguity
	syl	ex+1ig:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
exiguously	sub
	head	exiguous
	syl	ex+1ig:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
exile	ety	C13: from Latin exsilium banishment, from exsul banished person; perhaps related to Greek alasthai to wander
exile	1.
	syl	ex+ile
	pron	<1egzIl>, <1eksIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged, usually enforced absence from one's home or country; banishment.
exile	2.
	syl	ex+ile
	pron	<1egzIl>, <1eksIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the ex?!pulsion of a person from his native land by official decree.
exile	3.
	syl	ex+ile
	pron	<1egzIl>, <1eksIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person banished or living away from his home or country; expatriate.
exile	4.
	syl	ex+ile
	pron	<1egzIl>, <1eksIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expel from home or country, esp. by official decree as a punishment; banish.
exilic	sub
	head	exile
	or	exilian
	syl	ex+il+ic
	pron	<eg1zilik>, <ek1silik>
	pos	adj.
exilian	sub
	head	exile
	or	exilic
	syl	ex+1il+i:an
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Exile
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Exile	0.
	syl	Ex+ile
	pron	<1egzIl>, <1eksIl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Babylonian captivity} (of the Jews).
eximious	ety	C16: from Latin eximius, from eximere to take out, from emere to purchase
eximious	0.
	syl	ex+im:i+ous
	pron	<eg1zimi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	select and distinguished; eminent.
eximiously	sub
	head	eximious
	syl	ex+1im:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
exine	0.
	syl	ex+ine
	pron	<1eksin>, <-In>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {extine}.
ex int	ety	Latin ex  interest.
ex int	0.
	syl	ex int.
	qual	Banking. abbrev. for
	def	without
exist	ety	C17: from Latin exsistere to step forth, from #7ex -%1#7+ sistere to stand
exist	1.
	syl	ex+ist
	pron	<ig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have being or reality; to be.
exist	2.
	syl	ex+ist
	pron	<ig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eke out a living; stay alive; survive.
	exam	1	he could barely exist on such a low wage.
exist	3.
	syl	ex+ist
	pron	<ig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be living; live.
exist	4.
	syl	ex+ist
	pron	<ig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be present under specified conditions or in a specified place.
	exam	1	sharks exist in the Pacific.
exist	5.
	syl	ex+ist
	pron	<ig1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	to have contingent being while free, responsible, and aware of one's situation.
existence	1.
	syl	ex+ist+ence
	pron	<ig1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of existing; being.
existence	2.
	syl	ex+ist+ence
	pron	<ig1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuance or maintenance of life; living, esp. in adverse circumstances.
	exam	1	a struggle for existence;
	exam	2	she has a wretched existence.
existence	3.
	syl	ex+ist+ence
	pron	<ig1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that exists; a being or entity.
existence	4.
	syl	ex+ist+ence
	pron	<ig1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	everything that exists, esp. that is living.
existent	1.
	syl	ex+ist+ent
	pron	<ig1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in existence; extant; current.
existent	2.
	syl	ex+ist+ent
	pron	<ig1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having existence; living.
existent	3.
	syl	ex+ist+ent
	pron	<ig1zist*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or a thing that exists.#e {Usage}. See at {extant}.
existential	1.
	syl	ex+is+ten+tial
	pron	<2egzi1stenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to existence, esp. human existence.
existential	2.
	syl	ex+is+ten+tial
	pron	<2egzi1stenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	based on personal experience; empirical as opposed to theoretical; concrete as opposed to abstract.
existential	3.
	syl	ex+is+ten+tial
	pron	<2egzi1stenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	denoting or relating to a formula or proposition asserting the existence of at least one object fulfilling a given condition.
existential	4.
	syl	ex+is+ten+tial
	pron	<2egzi1stenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to existentialism.
existentially	sub
	head	existential
	syl	ex+is+1ten+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
existentialism	0.
	syl	ex+is+ten+tial+ism
	pron	<2egzi1stenS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern philosophical movement stressing the importance of personal experience and responsibility and the demands that they make on the individual, who is seen as a free agent in a deterministic and seemingly meaningless universe.
existentialist	sub
	head	existentialism
	syl	ex+is+1ten+tial+ist
	pos	adj. n.
exit	ety	C17: from Latin exitus a departure, from ex*_ire to go out, from #7ex -%1#7+ *_ire to go
exit	1.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	def	a way out; door or gate by which people may leave.
exit	2.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of going out; departure.
exit	3.a.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of leaving or right to leave a particular place.
exit	3.b.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an exit visa.
exit	4.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	def	departure from life; death.
exit	5.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the act of going offstage.
exit	6.a.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of losing the lead deliberately.
exit	6.b.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	n.
	def	a card enabling one to do this.
exit	7.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go away or out; depart; leave.
exit	8.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to go offstage: used as a stage direction.
	exam	1	exit Hamlet.
exit	9.
	syl	ex:it
	pron	<1egzit>, <1eksit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge, whist, etc.
	def	to lose the lead deliberately.
exitance	0.
	syl	ex:i+tance
	pron	<1eksit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a surface to emit radiation. See {luminous exitance, radiant exitance}.
ex lib	0.
	syl	ex. lib.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ex libris.
ex libris	ety	C19: from Latin, literally: from the books (of)
ex libris	1.
	syl	ex li+bris
	pron	<eks> <1lEbris>
	def	from the collection or library of: frequently printed on bookplates. {~} {ex-li@.bris}.
ex libris	2.
	syl	ex li+bris
	pron	<eks> <1lEbris>
	def	a bookplate bearing the owner's name, coat of arms, etc.
Exmoor	1.
	syl	Ex+moor
	pron	<1eks2mu*>, <-2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a high moorland in SW England, in NW Somerset and Devon: largely forested until the 19th century, now chiefly grazing ground for Exmoor ponies, sheep, and red deer.
Exmoor	2.
	syl	Ex+moor
	pron	<1eks2mu*>, <-2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stocky breed of pony with a fawn-coloured nose, originally from Exmoor.
exo-	ety	from Greek ex*_o outside
exo-	0.
	syl	ex:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	external, outside, or beyond.
	exam	1	exobiology;
	exam	2	exothermal.
exobiology	0.
	syl	ex:o+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2eks*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {astrobiology}.
exobiologist	sub
	head	exobiology
	syl	ex:o+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
exocarp	0.
	syl	ex:o+carp
	pron	<1eks*u2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {epicarp}.
exocentric	0.
	syl	ex:o+cen+tric
	pron	<2eks*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a construction
	def	not fulfilling the grammatical role of any of its con?!stituents; as in where the constituents are prepositional, adjectival, and nominal, while the whole construction is adverbial. Compare {endocentric}.
exocrine	ety	C20: #7exo -#7+ -crine from Greek krinein to sepa?!rate
exocrine	1.
	syl	ex:o+crine
	pron	<1eks*u2krIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to exocrine glands or their secretions.
exocrine	2.
	syl	ex:o+crine
	pron	<1eks*u2krIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an exocrine gland.
exocrine	xref
	syl	ex:o+crine
	pron	<1eks*u2krIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {endocrine}.
exocrine gland	0.
	syl	ex:o+crine gland
	pos	n.
	def	any gland, such as a salivary or sweat gland, that secretes its products through a duct onto an epithelial surface.
Exod	0.
	syl	Exod.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Exodus.
exoderm	0.
	syl	ex:o+derm
	pron	<1eks*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	another name for {ectoderm}.
exodontics	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7ex -%1#7+ -odontia, from Greek od*_on tooth
exodontics	0.
	syl	ex:o+don+tics
	pron	<2eks*u1dontiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of dental surgery concerned with the extraction of teeth.
exodontist	sub
	head	exodontics
	syl	ex:o+1don+tist
	pos	n.
exodus	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek exodos from #7ex -%1#7+ hodos way
exodus	0.
	syl	ex:o+dus
	pron	<1eks*d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of going out.
the	1.
	head	Exodus
	syl	the.
	def	the departure of the Israelites from Egypt led by Moses.
Exodus	2.
	syl	Ex:o+dus
	pron	<1eks*d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the second book of the Old Testament, recounting the events connected with this and the divine visitation of Moses at Mount Sinai.
exoenzyme	1.
	syl	ex:o+en+zyme
	pron	<2eks*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme, esp. an exopeptidase, that acts upon terminal chemical bonds in a chain of molecules. Compare {{endoenzyme} (sense 1)}.
exoenzyme	2.
	syl	ex:o+en+zyme
	pron	<2eks*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ectoenzyme}.
exoergic	ety	#7exo -#7+ -ergic, from Greek ergon work
exoergic	0.
	syl	ex:o+er+gic
	pron	<2eks*u1R:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nuclear reaction
	def	occurring with evolution of energy. Compare {endoergic, exothermic}.
ex officio	0.
	syl	ex of+fi+ci:o
	pron	<1eks> <*1fiSi*u>, <*1fisi*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	by right of position or office. Abbrev.: {ex. off}.
exogamy	1.
	syl	ex+og:a+my
	pron	<ek1sog*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol, anthropol.
	def	the custom or an act of marrying a person belonging to another tribe, clan, or similar social unit. Compare {endogamy}.
exogamy	2.
	syl	ex+og:a+my
	pron	<ek1sog*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	fusion of gametes from parents that are not closely related.
exogamous	sub
	head	exogamy
	or	exogamic
	syl	ex+og:a+mous
	pron	<ek1sog*m*s>
	pos	adj.
exogamic	sub
	head	exogamy
	or	exogamous
	syl	ex:o+gam+ic
	pron	<2eks*u1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
exogenous	1.
	syl	ex+og+e:nous
	pron	<ek1soJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an external origin.
exogenous	2.a.
	syl	ex+og+e:nous
	pron	<ek1soJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	developing or originating outside an organism or part of an organism.
exogenous	2.b.
	syl	ex+og+e:nous
	pron	<ek1soJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to external factors, such as light, that influence an organism.
exogenously	sub
	head	exogenous
	syl	ex+1og+e:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
exon	ety	C17: a pronunciation spelling of French exempt #7exempt 
exon	0.
	syl	ex:on
	pron	<1ekson>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one of the four officers who command the Yeomen of the Guard.
exonerate	ety	C16: from Latin exoner*_are to free from a burden, from onus a burden
exonerate	1.
	syl	ex+on+er+ate
	pron	<ig1zon*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear or absolve from blame or a criminal charge.
exonerate	2.
	syl	ex+on+er+ate
	pron	<ig1zon*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve from an obligation or task; exempt.
exoneration	sub
	head	exonerate
	syl	ex+2on+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
exonerative	sub
	head	exonerate
	syl	ex+1on+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
exonerator	sub
	head	exonerate
	syl	ex+1on+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
exonym	ety	C20: from Greek #7ex- %1 +-#7onym 
exonym	0.
	syl	ex:o+nym
	pron	<1eks*2nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a name given to a place by foreigners.
	exam	1	Londres is an exonym of London.
exopeptidase	0.
	syl	ex:o+pep+ti+dase
	pron	<2eks*u1pepti2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any proteolytic enzyme, such as erepsin, that acts on the terminal bonds in a peptide chain. Compare {endopeptidase}.
exophthalmic goitre	0.
	syl	ex+oph+thal+mic goi+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a form of hyperthyroidism characterized by enlargement of the thyroid gland, protrusion of the eyeballs, increased basal metabolic rate, and weight loss. Also called: {Graves' disease}.
exophthalmos	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek, from #7ex -%1#7+ ophthalmos eye
exophthalmus	infl
	head	exophthalmos
	or	exophthalmia
	syl	ex+oph+thal+mus
	pron	<2eksof?!1T@lm*s>
	pos	n.
exophthalmia	infl
	head	exophthalmos
	or	exophthalmus
	syl	ex+oph+thal+mi:a
	pron	<2eksof1T@lmi*>
	pos	n.
exophthalmos	0.
	syl	ex+oph+thal+mos
	pron	<2eksof1T@lmos>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal protrusion of the eyeball, as caused by hyperthyroidism. Also called: {proptosis, ocular proptosis}.
exophthalmic	sub
	head	exophthalmos
	syl	ex+oph+1thal+mic
	pos	adj.
exoplasm	0.
	syl	ex:o+plasm
	pron	<1eks*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ectoplasm}.
exor	0.
	syl	exor.
	pron	<1eksc:>
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	executor.
exorable	ety	C16: from Latin ex*_or*_abilis, from ex*_or*_are to persuade, from *_or*_are to beseech
exorable	0.
	syl	ex:o+ra:ble
	pron	<1eks*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be persuaded or moved by pleading.
exorability	sub
	head	exorable
	syl	ex:o+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
exorbitant	ety	C15: from Late Latin exorbit*_are to deviate, from Latin orbita track
exorbitant	0.
	syl	ex+or+bi+tant
	pron	<ig1zc:bitNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of prices, demands, etc.
	def	in excess of what is reasonable; excessive; extravagant; immoderate.
exorbitance	sub
	head	exorbitant
	syl	ex+1or+bi+tance
	pos	n.
exorbitantly	sub
	head	exorbitant
	syl	ex+1or+bi+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
exorcise	ety	C15: from Late Latin exorciz*_are, from Greek exorkizein, from #7ex -%1#7+ horkizein to adjure
exorcize	alt
	head	exorcise
	or	exorcise
	syl	ex+or+cize
	pron	<1eksc:2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
exorcise	0.
	or	exorcize
	syl	ex+or+cise
	pron	<1eksc:2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expel or attempt to expel (one or more evil spirits) from (a person or place believed to be possessed or haunted), by prayers, adjurations, and religious rites.
exorciser	sub
	head	exorcise
	or	exorcizer
	syl	ex+or+2cis+er
	pos	n.
exorcizer	sub
	head	exorcise
	or	exorciser
	syl	ex+or+2ciz+er
	pos	n.
exordium	ety	C16: from Latin, from ex*_ord*_ir*_i to begin, from *_ord*_ir*_i to begin
exordiums	infl
	head	exordium
	or	exordia
	syl	ex+or+di:ums
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exordia	infl
	head	exordium
	or	exordiums
	syl	ex+or+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exordium	0.
	syl	ex+or+di:um
	pron	<ek1sc:di*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an introductory part or beginning, esp. of an oration or discourse.
exordial	sub
	head	exordium
	syl	ex+1or+di:al
	pos	adj.
exoskeleton	0.
	syl	ex:o+skel+e:ton
	pron	<2eks*u1skelitN>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective or support?!ing structure covering the outside of the body of many animals, such as the thick cuticle of arthropods. Compare {endoskeleton}.
exoskeletal	sub
	head	exoskeleton
	syl	ex:o+1skel+e:tal
	pos	adj.
exosmosis	0.
	syl	ex+os+mo+sis
	pron	<2eksoz1m*usis>, <-sos->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	osmosis in which water flows from a cell or organism into the surrounding solution. Compare {endosmosis}.
exosmotic	sub
	head	exosmosis
	or	exosmic
	syl	ex+os+mot+ic
	pron	<2eksoz1mot?!ik>, <-sos->
	pos	adj.
exosmic	sub
	head	exosmosis
	or	exosmotic
	syl	ex+os+mic
	pron	<ek1sozmik>, <-1sos->
	pos	adj.
exosphere	0.
	syl	ex:o+sphere
	pron	<1eks*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost layer of the earth's atmosphere. It extends from about 400 kilometres above the earth's surface.
exospore	0.
	syl	ex:o+spore
	pron	<1eks*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of the spores of some algae and fungi.
exosporous	sub
	head	exospore
	syl	ex:o+1spor+ous
	pos	adj.
exostosis	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek, from #7ex -%1#7+ osteon bone
exostoses	infl
	head	exostosis
	syl	ex+os+to+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
exostosis	0.
	syl	ex+os+to+sis
	pron	<2ekso1st*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal bony outgrowth from the surface of a bone.
exoteric	ety	C17: from Latin ex*_otericus external, from Greek ex*_oterikos, from ex*_oter*_o further outside; see #7exo -
exoteric	1.
	syl	ex:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2eks*u1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	intelligible to or intended for more than a select or initiated minority.
	exam	1	an exoteric account of a philosophical doctrine.
exoteric	2.
	syl	ex:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2eks*u1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	external; exterior.
exoterically	sub
	head	exoteric
	syl	ex:o+1ter:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
exotericism	sub
	head	exoteric
	syl	ex:o+1ter:i+2cism
	pos	n.
exothermal	alt
	head	exothermic
	or	exothermic
	syl	ex:o+ther+mal
	pos	adj.
exothermic	0.
	or	exothermal
	syl	ex:o+ther+mic
	pron	<2eks*u1TR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical reaction or compound
	def	occurring or formed with the evolution of heat. Compare {endothermic, exoergic}.
exothermically	sub
	head	exothermic
	or	exothermally
	syl	ex:o+1ther+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
exothermally	sub
	head	exothermic
	or	exothermically
	syl	ex:o+1ther+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
exotic	ety	C16: from Latin ex*_oticus, from Greek ex*_otikos foreign, from ex*_o outside
exotic	1.
	syl	ex+ot+ic
	pron	<ig1zotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating in a foreign country, esp. one in the tropics; not native.
	exam	1	an exotic plant.
exotic	2.
	syl	ex+ot+ic
	pron	<ig1zotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a strange or bizarre allure, beauty, or quality.
exotic	3.
	syl	ex+ot+ic
	pron	<ig1zotik>
	pos	n.
	def	an exotic person or thing.
exotically	sub
	head	exotic
	syl	ex+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
exoticism	sub
	head	exotic
	syl	ex+1ot:i+2cism
	pos	n.
exoticness	sub
	head	exotic
	syl	ex+1ot+ic+ness
	pos	n.
exotica	ety	C19: Latin, neuter plural of ex*_oticus; see #7exotic 
exotica	0.
	syl	ex+ot:i+ca
	pron	<ig1zotik*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	exotic objects, esp. when forming a collection.
exotic dancer	0.
	syl	ex+ot+ic danc+er
	pos	n.
	def	a striptease dancer or belly dancer.
exotoxin	0.
	syl	ex:o+tox+in
	pron	<2eks*u1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxin produced by a micro?!organism and secreted into the surrounding medium.
exotoxic	sub
	head	exotoxin
	syl	ex:o+1tox+ic
	pos	adj.
exp	0.
	syl	exp
	qual	Maths. abbrev. for
	def	exponential (sense 2).
exp	1.
	syl	exp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	expenses.
exp	2.
	syl	exp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	experiment(al).
exp	3.
	syl	exp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	expired.
exp	4.
	syl	exp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	export(ed).
exp	5.
	syl	exp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	exporter.
exp	6.
	syl	exp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	express.
expand	ety	C15: from Latin expandere to spread out, from pandere to spread, extend
expand	1.
	syl	ex+pand
	pron	<ik1sp@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become greater in extent, volume, size, or scope; increase.
expand	2.
	syl	ex+pand
	pron	<ik1sp@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread out or be spread out; unfold; stretch out.
expand	3.
	syl	ex+pand
	pron	<ik1sp@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to enlarge or expatiate on (a story, topic, etc.) in detail.
expand	4.
	syl	ex+pand
	pron	<ik1sp@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become increasingly relaxed, friendly, or talkative.
expand	5.
	syl	ex+pand
	pron	<ik1sp@nd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to express (a function or expression) as the sum or product of terms.
expandable	sub
	head	expand
	or	expandible
	syl	ex+1pand+a:ble
	pos	adj.
expandible	sub
	head	expand
	or	expandable
	syl	ex+1pand+i:ble
	pos	adj.
expander	sub
	head	expand
	syl	ex+1pand+er
	pos	n.
expanded	1.
	syl	ex+pand+ed
	pron	<ik1sp@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {extended}. (of printer's type) wider than usual for a particular height. Compare {con?!densed}.
expanded	2.
	syl	ex+pand+ed
	pron	<ik1sp@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plastic
	def	having been foamed during manufacture by the introduction of a gas in order to make a light packaging material or heat insulator.
	exam	1	expanded polystyrene.
expanded metal	0.
	syl	ex+pand+ed met+al
	pos	n.
	def	an open mesh of metal produced by stamping out alternating slots in a metal sheet and stretching it into an open pattern. It is used for reinforcing brittle or friable materials and in fencing.
expander	1.
	syl	ex+pand+er
	pron	<ik1sp@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for exercising and developing the muscles of the body.
	exam	1	a chest expand?!er.
expander	2.
	syl	ex+pand+er
	pron	<ik1sp@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device for increasing the variations in signal amplitude in a transmission system according to a specified law. Compare { {compressor} (sense 5)}, {compander}.
expanding universe theory	0.
	syl	ex+pand+ing u:ni+verse the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory, developed from the observed red shifts of celestial bodies, that all the galaxies are receding from each other at velocities that increase as the distance from earth increases. See also {oscillating universe theory}.
expanse	ety	C17: from New Latin expansum the heavens, from Latin expansus spread out, from expandere to #7expand 
expanse	1.
	syl	ex+panse
	pron	<ik1sp@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an uninterrupted surface of something that spreads or extends, esp. over a wide area; stretch.
	exam	1	an expanse of water.
expanse	2.
	syl	ex+panse
	pron	<ik1sp@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	expansion or extension.
expansible	0.
	syl	ex+pan+si:ble
	pron	<ik1sp@ns*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to expand or be ex?!panded.
expansibility	sub
	head	expansible
	syl	ex+2pan+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
expansile	1.
	syl	ex+pan+sile
	pron	<ik1sp@nsIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to expand or cause expansion.
expansile	2.
	syl	ex+pan+sile
	pron	<ik1sp@nsIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to expansion.
expansion	1.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expanding or the state of being expanded.
expansion	2.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something expanded; an expanded surface or part.
expansion	3.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree, extent, or amount by which something expands.
expansion	4.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase, enlargement, or development, esp. in the activities of a company.
expansion	5.a.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of an expression or function when it is written as the sum or product of its terms.
expansion	5.b.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of determining this expanded form.
expansion	6.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an engine cycle in which the working fluid does useful work by increasing in volume.
expansion	7.
	syl	ex+pan+sion
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the increase in the dimensions of a body or substance when subjected to an increase in temperature, internal pressure, etc. &- {ex+#!pan+sion+ar@.y}
expansion bolt	0.
	syl	ex+pan+sion bolt
	pos	n.
	def	a bolt that expands on tightening, enabling it to be secured into an unthreaded hole.
expansionism	0.
	syl	ex+pan+sion+ism
	pron	<ik1sp@nS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine or practice of expanding the economy or territory of a country.
expansionist	sub
	head	expansionism
	syl	ex+1pan+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
expansionistic	sub
	head	expansionism
	syl	ex+2pan+sion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
expansive	1.
	syl	ex+pan+sive
	pron	<ik1sp@nsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion.
expansive	2.
	syl	ex+pan+sive
	pron	<ik1sp@nsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	wide; extensive.
expansive	3.
	syl	ex+pan+sive
	pron	<ik1sp@nsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	friendly, open, or talkative.
	exam	1	an expansive person.
expansive	4.
	syl	ex+pan+sive
	pron	<ik1sp@nsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	grand or extravagant.
	exam	1	an expansive way of life.
expansive	5.
	syl	ex+pan+sive
	pron	<ik1sp@nsiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	lacking restraint in the expression of feelings, esp. in having delusions of grandeur or being inclined to overvalue oneself or one's work.
expansively	sub
	head	expansive
	syl	ex+1pan+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
expansiveness	sub
	head	expansive
	or	expansivity
	syl	ex+1pan+sive+ness
	pron	<2eksp@n1siviti>
	pos	n.
expansivity	sub
	head	expansive
	or	expansiveness
	syl	ex+pan+siv+it:y
	pron	<2eksp@n1siviti>
	pos	n.
ex parte	0.
	syl	ex par+te
	pron	<eks> <1pa:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of an application in a judicial proceeding
	def	on behalf of one side or party only.
	exam	1	an ex parte injunction.
expatiate	ety	C16: from Latin exspati*_ar*_i to digress, from spati*_ar*_i to walk about
expatiate	1.
	syl	ex+pa+ti+ate
	pron	<ik1spASi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to enlarge (on a theme, topic, etc.) at length or in detail; elaborate (on).
expatiate	2.
	syl	ex+pa+ti+ate
	pron	<ik1spASi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to wander about.
expatiation	sub
	head	expatiate
	syl	ex+2pa+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
expatiator	sub
	head	expatiate
	syl	ex+1pa+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
expatriate	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin expatri*_are, from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ patria native land &- ex+@!pat+ri@.#!a+tion n.
expatriate	1.
	syl	ex+pat+ri+ate
	pron	<eks1p@triit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	exiled or banished from one's native country.
	exam	1	an expatriate American.
expatriate	2.
	syl	ex+pat+ri+ate
	pron	<eks1p@triit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	an exile; expatriate person. {~} ($eks?!#!p@atr$I@!e$It).
expatriate	3.
	syl	ex+pat+ri+ate
	pron	<eks1p@triit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	to exile (oneself) from one's native country or cause (another) to go into exile.
expatriate	4.
	syl	ex+pat+ri+ate
	pron	<eks1p@triit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	to deprive (oneself or another) of citizenship.
expect	ety	C16: from Latin exspect*_are to watch for, from spect*_are to look at
expect	1.
	syl	ex+pect
	pron	<ik1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to regard as probable or likely; anticipate.
	exam	1	he expects to win.
expect	2.
	syl	ex+pect
	pron	<ik1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to look forward to or be waiting for.
	exam	1	we expect good news today.
expect	3.
	syl	ex+pect
	pron	<ik1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to decide that (something) is requisite or necessary; require.
	exam	1	the teacher expects us to work late today.
expectable	sub
	head	expect
	syl	ex+1pect+a:ble
	pos	adj.
expectably	sub
	head	expect
	syl	ex+1pect+a:bly
	pos	adv.
expectance	alt
	head	expectancy
	or	expectancy
	syl	ex+pec+tance
	pos	n.
expectancy	1.
	or	expectance
	syl	ex+pec+tan+cy
	pron	<ik1spekt*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	some?!thing expected, esp. on the basis of a norm or average.
	exam	1	his life expectancy was 30 years.
expectancy	2.
	or	expectance
	syl	ex+pec+tan+cy
	pron	<ik1spekt*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	anticipation; expectation.
expectancy	3.
	or	expectance
	syl	ex+pec+tan+cy
	pron	<ik1spekt*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the prospect of a future interest or possession, esp. in property.
	exam	1	an estate in expectancy.
expectant	1.
	syl	ex+pec+tant
	pron	<ik1spekt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	expecting, anticipating, or hopeful.
	exam	1	an expectant glance.
expectant	2.
	syl	ex+pec+tant
	pron	<ik1spekt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having expectations, esp. of possession of something or prosperity.
expectant	3.
	syl	ex+pec+tant
	pron	<ik1spekt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pregnant.
	exam	1	an expectant mother.
expectant	4.
	syl	ex+pec+tant
	pron	<ik1spekt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who expects something.
expectant	5.
	syl	ex+pec+tant
	pron	<ik1spekt*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a candidate for office, esp. for ecclesiastical preferment.
expectantly	sub
	head	expectant
	syl	ex+1pect+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
expectation	1.
	syl	ex+pec+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of expect?!ing or the state of being expected.
expectation	2.
	syl	ex+pec+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	something looked forward to, whether feared or hoped for.
	exam	1	we have great expectations for his future;
	exam	2	their worst expectations.
expectation	3.
	syl	ex+pec+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an attitude of expectancy or hope; anticipation.
	exam	1	to regard something with expectation.
expectation	4.a.
	syl	ex+pec+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the numerical probability that an event will occur.
expectation	4.b.
	syl	ex+pec+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspek1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {expected value}.
expectative	sub
	head	expectation
	syl	ex+pec+ta+tive
	pron	<ik1spekt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
expected value	0.
	syl	ex+pect+ed val:ue
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the sum or integral of all possible values of a variable multiplied by their respective probabilities. It is equivalent to the mean of the distribution of the variable. Also called: {mathematical expectation}.
expecting	0.
	syl	ex+pect+ing
	pron	<ik1spektiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pregnant.
expectorant	1.
	syl	ex+pec+to+rant
	pron	<ik1spekt*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	promoting the secretion, liquefaction, or expulsion of sputum from the respiratory passages.
expectorant	2.
	syl	ex+pec+to+rant
	pron	<ik1spekt*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an expectorant drug or agent.
expectorate	ety	C17: from Latin expector*_are, literally: to drive from the breast, expel, from pectus breast
expectorate	0.
	syl	ex+pec+to+rate
	pron	<ik1spekt*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cough up and spit out (sputum from the respiratory passages).
expectoration	sub
	head	expectorate
	syl	ex+2pec+to+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
expectorator	sub
	head	expectorate
	syl	ex+1pec+to+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
expedience	alt
	head	expediency
	or	expediency
	syl	ex+pe:di+ence
	pos	n.
expediencies	infl
	head	expediency
	or	expediences
	syl	ex+pe:di+en+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
expediences	infl
	head	expediency
	or	expediencies
	syl	ex+pe:di+enc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
expediency	1.
	or	expedience
	syl	ex+pe:di+en+cy
	pron	<ik1spEdi*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	appropriateness; suitability.
expediency	2.
	or	expedience
	syl	ex+pe:di+en+cy
	pron	<ik1spEdi*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of or inclination towards methods that are advantageous rather than fair or just.
expediency	3.
	or	expedience
	syl	ex+pe:di+en+cy
	pron	<ik1spEdi*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {expedient} (sense 3).
expedient	ety	C14: from Latin expedi*_ens setting free; see #7expedite 
expedient	1.
	syl	ex+pe:di+ent
	pron	<ik1spEdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable to the circum?!stances; appropriate.
expedient	2.
	syl	ex+pe:di+ent
	pron	<ik1spEdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined towards methods or means that are advantageous rather than fair or just.
expedient	3.
	syl	ex+pe:di+ent
	pron	<ik1spEdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	something suitable or appropriate, esp. something used during an urgent situation.
expediently	sub
	head	expedient
	syl	ex+1pe:di+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
expediential	0.
	syl	ex+pe:di+en+tial
	pron	<ik2spEdi1enS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, based on, or involving expediency.
expedientially	sub
	head	expediential
	syl	ex+2pe:di+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
expedite	ety	C17: from Latin exped*_ire, literally: to free the feet (as from a snare), hence, liberate, from #7ex -%1#7+ p*_es foot
expedite	1.
	syl	ex+pe:dite
	pron	<1ekspi2dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to facilitate the progress of; hasten or assist.
expedite	2.
	syl	ex+pe:dite
	pron	<1ekspi2dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do or process (something, such as business matters) with speed and efficiency.
expedite	3.
	syl	ex+pe:dite
	pron	<1ekspi2dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to dispatch (documents, messages, etc.).
expedite	4.
	syl	ex+pe:dite
	pron	<1ekspi2dIt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	unimpeded or prompt; expeditious.
expedite	5.
	syl	ex+pe:dite
	pron	<1ekspi2dIt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	alert or prepared.
expediter	sub
	head	expedite
	or	expeditor
	syl	ex+pe:2dit+er
	pos	n.
expeditor	sub
	head	expedite
	or	expediter
	syl	ex+pe:2di+tor
	pos	n.
expedition	ety	C15: from Latin exped*_iti*_o, from exped*_ire to prepare, #7expedite 
expedition	1.
	syl	ex+pe:di+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized journey or voyage for a specific purpose, esp. for exploration or for a scientific or military purpose.
expedition	2.
	syl	ex+pe:di+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the people and equipment comprising an expedition.
expedition	3.
	syl	ex+pe:di+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasure trip; excursion.
expedition	4.
	syl	ex+pe:di+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	promptness in acting; dispatch.
expeditionary	0.
	syl	ex+pe:di+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2ekspi1diS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or constituting an expedition, esp. a military one.
	exam	1	an expeditionary force.
expeditious	0.
	syl	ex+pe:di+tious
	pron	<2ekspi1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or done with speed and efficiency; prompt; quick.
expeditiously	sub
	head	expeditious
	syl	ex+pe:1di+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
expeditiousness	sub
	head	expeditious
	syl	ex+pe:1di+tious+ness
	pos	n.
expel	ety	C14: from Latin expellere to drive out, from pellere to thrust, drive
expels	infl
	head	expel
	syl	ex+pels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
expelling	infl
	head	expel
	syl	ex+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
expelled	infl
	head	expel
	syl	ex+pelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
expel	1.
	syl	ex+pel
	pron	<ik1spel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eject or drive out with force.
expel	2.
	syl	ex+pel
	pron	<ik1spel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of participation in or membership of a school, club, etc.
expellable	sub
	head	expel
	syl	ex+1pel+la:ble
	pos	adj.
expellee	sub
	head	expel
	syl	ex+pel+lee
	pron	<2ekspe1lE>
	pos	n.
expeller	sub
	head	expel
	syl	ex+1pel+ler
	pos	n.
expellent	alt
	head	expellant
	or	expellant
	syl	ex+pel+lent
	pron	<ik1spel*nt>
	pos	adj.
expellant	1.
	or	expellent
	syl	ex+pel+lant
	pron	<ik1spel*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	forcing out or having the capacity to force out.
expellant	2.
	or	expellent
	syl	ex+pel+lant
	pron	<ik1spel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine used to expel undesirable substances or organisms from the body, esp. worms from the digestive tract.
expellers	0.
	syl	ex+pel+lers
	pron	<ik1spel*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the residue remaining after an oilseed has been crushed to expel the oil, used for animal fodder.
	exam	1	groundnut expellers.
expend	ety	C15: from Latin expendere, from pendere to weigh
expend	1.
	syl	ex+pend
	pron	<ik1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spend; disburse.
expend	2.
	syl	ex+pend
	pron	<ik1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consume or use up.
expender	sub
	head	expend
	syl	ex+1pend+er
	pos	n.
expendable	1.
	syl	ex+pend+a:ble
	pron	<ik1spend*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	that may be expended or used up.
expendable	2.
	syl	ex+pend+a:ble
	pron	<ik1spend*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not essential; not worth preserving.
expendable	3.
	syl	ex+pend+a:ble
	pron	<ik1spend*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be sacrificed to achieve an objective, esp. a military one.
expendable	4.
	syl	ex+pend+a:ble
	pron	<ik1spend*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is expendable.
expendability	sub
	head	expendable
	syl	ex+2pend+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
expenditure	1.
	syl	ex+pend:i+ture
	pron	<ik1spendiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something expended, such as time or money.
expenditure	2.
	syl	ex+pend:i+ture
	pron	<ik1spendiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expending.
expense	ety	C14: from Late Latin exp*_ensa, from Latin exp*_ensus weighed out; see #7expend 
expense	1.
	syl	ex+pense
	pron	<ik1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular payment of money; expenditure.
expense	2.
	syl	ex+pense
	pron	<ik1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	money needed for individual purchases; cost; charge.
expense	3.
	syl	ex+pense
	pron	<ik1spens>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	incidental money spent in the performance of a job, commission, etc., usually reimbursed by an employer or allowable against tax.
expense	4.
	syl	ex+pense
	pron	<ik1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	something requiring money for its purchase or upkeep.
	exam	1	the car was more of an expense than he had expected.
at the expense of	5.
	head	expense
	syl	at the expense of.
	def	to the detriment of.
	exam	1	he succeeded at the expense of his health.
expense	6.
	syl	ex+pense
	pron	<ik1spens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to treat as an expense for book-keeping or tax purposes.
expense account	1.
	syl	ex+pense ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement by which expenses incurred in the course of a person's work are refunded by his employer or deducted from his income for tax purposes.
expense account	2.
	syl	ex+pense ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	a record of such expenses.
expense account	3.
	syl	ex+pense ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	modifier
	def	paid for by an employer or by money allowable against tax.
	exam	1	an expense-account lunch.
expensive	0.
	syl	ex+pen+sive
	pron	<ik1spensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	high-priced; costly; dear.
expensively	sub
	head	expensive
	syl	ex+1pen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
expensiveness	sub
	head	expensive
	syl	ex+1pen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
experience	ety	C14: from Latin experientia, from exper*_ir*_i to prove; related to Latin per*_iculum #7peril  &- ex+#!pe@.ri+ence+a@.ble adj.
experience	1.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	direct personal participation or observation; actual knowledge or contact.
	exam	1	experience of prison life.
experience	2.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular incident, feeling, etc., that a person has undergone.
	exam	1	an experience to remember.
experience	3.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	accumulated knowledge, esp. of practical matters.
	exam	1	a man of experience.
experience	4.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the impact made on an individual by the culture of a people, nation, etc..
	exam	1	the American experience.
experience	5.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the totality of a person's perceptions, thoughts, memories, and encounters.
experience	6.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to participate in or undergo.
experience	7.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be emotionally or aesthetically moved by; feel.
	exam	1	to experience beauty.
experienced	0.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+enced
	pron	<ik1spi*ri*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having become skilful or knowledgeable from extensive contact or participation or observation.
experience table	0.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+ence ta+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	an actuarial table, esp. a mortality table based on past statistics.
experiential	0.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+en+tial
	pron	<ik2spi*ri1enS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or derived from experience; empirical.
experientially	sub
	head	experiential
	syl	ex+2pe:ri+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
experientialism	0.
	syl	ex+pe:ri+en+tial+ism
	pron	<ik2spi*ri1enS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that all knowledge is based on experience. Also called: {experiential philosophy}. &- {ex+@!pe@.ri+#!en+tial+ist}
experiment	ety	C14: from Latin exper*_imentum proof, trial, from exper*_ir*_i to test; see #7experience 
experiment	1.
	syl	ex+per:i+ment
	pron	<ik1sperim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a test or investigation, esp. one planned to provide evidence for or against a hypothesis.
	exam	1	a scientific experiment.
experiment	2.
	syl	ex+per:i+ment
	pron	<ik1sperim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of conducting such an investigation or test; experimentation; research.
experiment	3.
	syl	ex+per:i+ment
	pron	<ik1sperim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempt at something new or different; an effort to be original.
	exam	1	a poetic experiment.
experiment	4.
	syl	ex+per:i+ment
	pron	<ik1sperim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {experience}.
experiment	5.
	syl	ex+per:i+ment
	pron	<ik1speri2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an experiment or experiments.
experimenter	sub
	head	experiment
	syl	ex+1per:i+2ment+er
	pos	n.
experimental	1.
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal
	pron	<ik2speri1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, based on, or having the nature of experiment.
	exam	1	an experimental study.
experimental	2.
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal
	pron	<ik2speri1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or derived from experience; empirical.
	exam	1	experimental evidence.
experimental	3.
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal
	pron	<ik2speri1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to experiment.
	exam	1	an experimental artist.
experimental	4.
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal
	pron	<ik2speri1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tentative or provisional.
	exam	1	an experimental rule in football.
experimentally	sub
	head	experimental
	syl	ex+2per:i+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
experimentalism	0.
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal+ism
	pron	<ik2speri1ment*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	employment of or reliance upon experiments; empiricism.
experimentalist	sub
	head	experimentalism
	syl	ex+2per:i+1men+tal+ist
	pos	n.
experimentalise	alt
	head	experimentalize
	or	experimentalize
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal+ise
	pron	<ik2speri1ment*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
experimentalize	0.
	or	experimentalise
	syl	ex+per:i+men+tal+ize
	pron	<ik2speri1ment*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in experiments.
experimentation	0.
	syl	ex+per:i+men+ta+tion
	pron	<ik2sperimen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or practice of experimenting.
experimenter effect	0.
	syl	ex+per:i+ment+er ef+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the influence of an experimenter's expectations on his results.
expert	ety	C14: from Latin expertus known by experience, from exper*_ir*_i to test; see #7experience 
expert	1.
	syl	ex+pert
	pron	<1ekspR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has extensive skill or knowledge in a particular field.
the expert	2.
	head	expert
	syl	the expert.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the worker in a sheep-shearing shed responsible for the care of machinery.
expert	3.
	syl	ex+pert
	pron	<1ekspR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful or knowl?!edgeable.
expert	4.
	syl	ex+pert
	pron	<1ekspR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or done by an expert.
	exam	1	an expert job.
expertly	sub
	head	expert
	syl	ex+pert+ly
	pos	adv.
expertness	sub
	head	expert
	syl	ex+pert+ness
	pos	n.
expertise	ety	C19: from French: expert skill, from #7expert 
expertise	0.
	syl	ex+per+tise
	pron	<2ekspR:1tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	special skill, knowledge, or judgment; expertness.
expertise	alt
	head	expertize
	or	expertize
	syl	ex+pert+ise
	pron	<1ekspR:2tIz>
	pos	vb.
expertize	0.
	or	expertise
	syl	ex+pert+ize
	pron	<1ekspR:2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to act as an expert or give an expert opinion (on).
expiable	0.
	syl	ex+pi+a:ble
	pron	<1ekspi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being expiated or atoned for.
expiate	ety	C16: from Latin expi*_are, from pius dutiful; see #7pious 
expiate	0.
	syl	ex+pi+ate
	pron	<1ekspi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to atone for or redress (sin or wrongdoing); make amends for.
expiator	sub
	head	expiate
	syl	ex+pi:2a+tor
	pos	n.
expiation	0.
	syl	ex+pi:a+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or a means of expiating; atonement.
expiatory	1.
	syl	ex+pi:a+to:ry
	pron	<1ekspi*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of making expiation.
expiatory	2.
	syl	ex+pi:a+to:ry
	pron	<1ekspi*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given or offered in expiation.
expiration	1.
	syl	ex+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the finish of something; ending; expiry.
expiration	2.
	syl	ex+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or sound of breathing out.
expiration	3.
	syl	ex+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2ekspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a last breath; death.
expiratory	0.
	syl	ex+pir:a+to:ry
	pron	<ik1spI*r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the expulsion of air from the lungs during respiration.
expire	ety	C15: from Old French expirer, from Latin exsp*_ir*_are to breathe out, from sp*_ir*_are to breathe
expire	1.
	syl	ex+pire
	pron	<ik1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to finish or run out; cease; come to an end.
expire	2.
	syl	ex+pire
	pron	<ik1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breathe out (air); exhale.
expire	3.
	syl	ex+pire
	pron	<ik1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to die.
expirer	sub
	head	expire
	syl	ex+1pir+er
	pos	n.
expiries	infl
	head	expiry
	syl	ex+pi+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
expiry	1.a.
	syl	ex+pi+ry
	pron	<ik1spI*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a coming to an end, esp. of a contract period; termination.
	exam	1	expiry of a lease.
expiry	1.b.
	syl	ex+pi+ry
	pron	<ik1spI*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the expiry date.
expiry	2.
	syl	ex+pi+ry
	pron	<ik1spI*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	death.
explain	ety	C15: from Latin expl*_an*_are to flatten, from pl*_anus level
explain	1.
	syl	ex+plain
	pron	<ik1splAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make (something) comprehensible, esp. by giving a clear and detailed account of the relevant structure, operation, surrounding circumstances, etc.
explain	2.
	syl	ex+plain
	pron	<ik1splAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to justify or attempt to justify (oneself) by giving reasons for one's actions or words.
explainable	sub
	head	explain
	syl	ex+1plain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
explainer	sub
	head	explain
	syl	ex+1plain+er
	pos	n.
explain away	0.
	syl	ex+plain a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer excuses or reasons for (bad conduct, mistakes, etc.).
explanation	1.
	syl	ex+pla+na+tion
	pron	<2ekspl*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of explaining.
explanation	2.
	syl	ex+pla+na+tion
	pron	<2ekspl*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement or occurrence that explains.
explanation	3.
	syl	ex+pla+na+tion
	pron	<2ekspl*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a clarification of disputed terms or points; reconciliation.
explanative	alt
	head	explanatory
	or	explanatory
	syl	ex+plan:a+tive
	pos	adj.
explanatory	0.
	or	explanative
	syl	ex+plan:a+to:ry
	pron	<ik1spl@n*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving or intended to serve as an explanation.
explanatorily	sub
	head	explanatory
	syl	ex+1plan:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
explant	1.
	syl	ex+plant
	pron	<eks1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (living tissue) from its natural site to a culture medium.
explant	2.
	syl	ex+plant
	pron	<eks1pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of tissue treated in this way.
explantation	sub
	head	explant
	syl	ex+plan+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
expletive	ety	C17: from Late Latin expl*_et*_ivus for filling out, from expl*_ere, from pl*_ere to fill
expletive	1.
	syl	ex+ple:tive
	pron	<ik1splEtiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclamation or swearword; an oath or a sound expressing an emotional reaction rather than any particular meaning.
expletive	2.
	syl	ex+ple:tive
	pron	<ik1splEtiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any syllable, word, or phrase conveying no independent meaning, esp. one inserted in a line of verse for the sake of the metre. {~} {ex+ple@.to@.ry} ($Ik#!spli$:t$$r$I).
expletive	3.
	syl	ex+ple:tive
	pron	<ik1splEtiv>
	pos	n.
	def	expressing no particular meaning, esp. when filling out a line of verse.
expletively	sub
	head	expletive
	syl	ex+1ple:tive+ly
	pos	adv.
explicable	0.
	syl	ex+pli+ca:ble
	pron	<1eksplik*bL>, <ik1splik->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being explained.
explicate	ety	C16: from Latin explic*_are to unfold, from plic*_are to fold &- ex+pli+ca+tive ($Ik#!spl$Ik$$t$Iv) or ex+pli+ca+to@.ry ($Ik#!spl$Ik$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) adj. ?- #!ex+pli+@!ca+tor n.
explicate	1.
	syl	ex+pli+cate
	pron	<1ekspli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to make clear or explicit; explain.
explicate	2.
	syl	ex+pli+cate
	pron	<1ekspli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to formulate or develop (a theory, hypothesis, etc.).
explication	1.
	syl	ex+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2ekspli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of explicating.
explication	2.
	syl	ex+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2ekspli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	analysis or interpretation, esp. of a literary passage or work or philosophical doctrine.
explication	3.
	syl	ex+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2ekspli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a comprehensive exposition or description.
explication de texte	ety	literally: explanation of (the) text
explications de texte	infl
	head	explication de texte
	syl	ex+pli+ca+tions de texte
	pron	<eksplikasj?~c> <d*> <1tekst>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
explication de texte	0.
	syl	ex+pli+ca+tion de texte
	pron	French. <eksplikasj?~c> <d*> <1tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	a close textual analysis of a literary work.
explicit	ety	C17: from Latin explicitus unfolded, from explic*_are; see #7explicate 
explicit	H1.1.
	syl	ex+plic+it
	pron	<ik1splisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	precisely and clearly expressed, leaving nothing to implication; fully stated.
	exam	1	explicit instructions.
explicit	H1.2.
	syl	ex+plic+it
	pron	<ik1splisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	openly expressed without reservations; unreserved.
explicit	H1.3.
	syl	ex+plic+it
	pron	<ik1splisit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function
	def	having an equation of the form in which is expressed directly in terms of as in Compare { {implicit} (sense 4)}.
explicitly	sub
	head	explicit
	syl	ex+1plic+it+ly
	pos	adv.
explicitness	sub
	head	explicit
	syl	ex+1plic+it+ness
	pos	n.
explicit	ety	Late Latin, probably short for explicitus est liber the book is unfolded (or complete); shortened by analogy with #7incipit 
explicit	H2.0.
	syl	ex+plic+it
	pron	<ik1splisit>
	def	the end; an indication, used esp. by medieval scribes, of the end of a book, part of a manuscript, etc.
explode	ety	C16: from Latin expl*_odere to drive off by clapping, hiss (an actor) off, from #7ex -%1#7+ plaudere to clap
explode	1.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burst or cause to burst with great violence as a result of internal pressure, esp. through the detonation of an explosive; blow up.
explode	2.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to destroy or be destroyed in this manner.
	exam	1	to explode a bridge.
explode	3.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a gas
	def	to undergo or cause (a gas) to undergo a sudden violent expansion, accompanied by heat, light, a shock wave, and a loud noise, as a result of a fast uncontrolled exothermic chemical or nuclear reaction.
explode	4.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to react suddenly or violently with emotion, etc..
	exam	1	to explode with anger.
explode	5.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a population
	def	to increase rapidly.
explode	6.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show (a theory, etc.) to be baseless; refute and make obsolete.
explode	7.
	syl	ex+plode
	pron	<ik1spl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to pronounce (a stop) with audible plosion. {~} Compare {implode}.
exploder	sub
	head	explode
	syl	ex+1plod+er
	pos	n.
exploded view	0.
	syl	ex+plod+ed view
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing or photograph of a complicated mechanism that shows the individual parts separately, usually indicating their relative positions.
exploding star	0.
	syl	ex+plod+ing star
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular variable star, such as a nova, supernova, or flare star, in which rapid increases in luminosity occur, caused by some form of explosion.
exploit	ety	C14: from Old French: accomplishment, from Latin explicitum (something) unfolded, from explic*_are to #7explicate 
exploit	1.
	syl	ex+ploit
	pron	<1eksplcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a notable deed or feat, esp. one that is noble or heroic.
exploit	2.
	syl	ex+ploit
	pron	<ik1splcit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take advantage of (a person, situation, etc.), esp. unethically or unjustly for one's own advantage.
exploit	3.
	syl	ex+ploit
	pron	<ik1splcit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make the best use of.
	exam	1	to exploit natural resources.
exploitable	sub
	head	exploit
	syl	ex+1ploit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exploration	1.
	syl	ex+plo+ra+tion
	pron	<2ekspl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of exploring.
exploration	2.
	syl	ex+plo+ra+tion
	pron	<2ekspl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	examination of an organ or part for diagnostic purposes.
exploration	3.
	syl	ex+plo+ra+tion
	pron	<2ekspl*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized trip into unfamiliar regions, esp. for scientific purposes; expedition. &- {ex+plor@.a+to@.ry} ($Ik#!spl$Ar$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) {ex+#!plor@.a+tive}
explore	ety	C16: from Latin expl*_or*_are, from #7ex -%1#7+ pl*_or*_are to cry aloud; probably from the shouts of hunters sighting prey &- ex+#!plor+er n.
explore	1.
	syl	ex+plore
	pron	<ik1splc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine or investigate, esp. systematically.
explore	2.
	syl	ex+plore
	pron	<ik1splc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel to or into (unfamiliar or unknown regions), esp. for organized scientific purposes.
explore	3.
	syl	ex+plore
	pron	<ik1splc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to examine (an organ or part) for diagnostic purposes.
explore	4.
	syl	ex+plore
	pron	<ik1splc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to search for or out.
Explorer	H1.0.
	syl	Ex+plor+er
	pron	<ik1splc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of the senior branch of the Scouts. Brit. equivalent: {Venture Scout}.
Explorer	H2.0.
	syl	Ex+plor+er
	pron	<ik1splc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the first series of U.S. satellites. {Explorer 1}, launched in 1958, confirmed the existence of intense radiation belts around the earth.
explosion	ety	C17: from Latin expl*_osi*_o, from expl*_odere to #7explode 
explosion	1.
	syl	ex+plo+sion
	pron	<ik1spl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of exploding.
explosion	2.
	syl	ex+plo+sion
	pron	<ik1spl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent release of energy resulting from a rapid chemical or nuclear reaction, esp. one that produces a shock wave, loud noise, heat, and light. Compare {implosion}.
explosion	3.
	syl	ex+plo+sion
	pron	<ik1spl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden or violent outburst of activity, noise, emotion, etc.
explosion	4.
	syl	ex+plo+sion
	pron	<ik1spl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid increase, esp. in a population.
explosion	5.
	syl	ex+plo+sion
	pron	<ik1spl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {plosion}.
explosive	1.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or characterized by an explosion or explosions.
explosive	2.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of exploding or tending to explode.
explosive	3.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	potentially violent or hazardous; dangerous.
	exam	1	an explosive situation.
explosive	4.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {plosive}.
explosive	5.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that decomposes rapidly under certain conditions with the production of gases, which expand by the heat of the reaction. The energy released is used in firearms, blasting, and rocket propulsion.
explosive	6.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a plosive con?!sonant; stop.
explosively	sub
	head	explosive
	syl	ex+1plo+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
explosiveness	sub
	head	explosive
	syl	ex+1plo+sive+ness
	pos	n.
explosiveness	sub
	head	explosive
	syl	ex+1plo+sive+ness
	pos	n.
explosive	7.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a canvas shelter, mounted on a ship's bridge or over the companionway of a sailing yacht to protect the helmsman from bad weather.
explosive	8.
	syl	ex+plo+sive
	pron	<ik1spl*usiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	food, esp. bread.
Charles Lutwidge	infl
	head	Dodgson
	syl	Charles Lut:widge
	pron	<1l^twiJ>
	pos	n.
Dodgson	0.
	syl	Dodg:son
	pron	<1doJs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of (Lewis) {Carroll}.
dodgier	infl
	head	dodgy
	syl	dodg:i+er
	pos	adj.
dodgiest	infl
	head	dodgy
	syl	dodg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
dodgy	1.
	syl	dodg:y
	pron	<1doJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	risky, difficult, or dangerous.
dodgy	2.
	syl	dodg:y
	pron	<1doJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	uncertain or unreliable; tricky.
dodos	infl
	head	dodo
	or	dodoes
	syl	do:dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dodoes	infl
	head	dodo
	or	dodos
	syl	do:does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dodo	1.
	syl	do:do
	pron	<1d*ud*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any flightless bird, esp. of the recently extinct family of Mauritius and
expos	infl
	head	expo
	syl	ex:pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
expo	0.
	syl	ex:po
	pron	<1eksp*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for { {exposition} (sense 3)}.
exponent	ety	C16: from Latin exp*_onere to set out, expound, from p*_onere to set, place
exponent	1.
	syl	ex+po+nent
	pron	<ik1sp*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	a person or thing that acts as an advocate (of an idea, cause, etc.).
exponent	2.
	syl	ex+po+nent
	pron	<ik1sp*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that explains or interprets.
exponent	3.
	syl	ex+po+nent
	pron	<ik1sp*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a performer or interpretive artist, esp. a musician.
exponent	4.
	syl	ex+po+nent
	pron	<ik1sp*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {power, index}. a number or variable placed as a superscript to the right of another number or quantity indicating the number of times the number or quantity is to be multiplied by itself. {~}
exponent	5.
	syl	ex+po+nent
	pron	<ik1sp*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	offering a declaration, explanation, or interpretation.
exponential	1.
	syl	ex+po+nen+tial
	pron	<2eksp*u1nenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function, curve, series, or equation
	def	of, containing, or involving one or more numbers or quantities raised to an exponent, esp. e
exponential	2.
	syl	ex+po+nen+tial
	pron	<2eksp*u1nenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	raised to the power of e, the base of natural logarithms. Abbrev.: {exp}
exponential	3.
	syl	ex+po+nen+tial
	pron	<2eksp*u1nenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving an exponent or exponents.
exponential	4.
	syl	ex+po+nen+tial
	pron	<2eksp*u1nenS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an exponential function, etc.
exponentially	sub
	head	exponential
	syl	ex+po+1nen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
exponential distribution	0.
	syl	ex+po+nen+tial dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a continuous single-parameter distribution used esp. when making state?!ments about the length of life of certain materials.
exponible	0.
	syl	ex+pon+i:ble
	pron	<ik1sp*un*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a proposition, etc.
	def	requiring explanation or revision to be intelligible.
export	ety	C15: from Latin export*_are to carry away, from port*_are to carry
export	1.a.
	syl	ex+port
	pron	<1ekspc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	goods ({visible exports}) or services ({invisible exports}) sold to a foreign country or countries.
export	1.b.
	syl	ex+port
	pron	<1ekspc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an export licence;
	exam	2	export finance.
export	2.
	syl	ex+port
	pron	<ik1spc:t>, <1ekspc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell (goods or services) or ship (goods) to a foreign country or countries.
export	3.
	syl	ex+port
	pron	<ik1spc:t>, <1ekspc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transmit or spread (an idea, social institution, etc.) abroad.
export	xref
	syl	ex+port
	pron	<1ekspc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {import}.
exportable	sub
	head	export
	syl	ex+1port+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exportability	sub
	head	export
	syl	ex+2port+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
exporter	sub
	head	export
	syl	ex+1port+er
	pos	n.
exportation	1.
	syl	ex+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, business, or process of exporting goods or services.
exportation	2.
	syl	ex+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2ekspc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an exported product or service.
export reject	0.
	syl	ex+port re+ject
	pos	n.
	def	an article that fails to meet a standard of quality required for export and that is sold on the home market.
expose	ety	C15: from Old French exposer, from Latin exp*_onere to set out; see #7exponent 
expose	1.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to display for viewing; exhibit.
expose	2.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to public notice; disclose; reveal.
	exam	1	to expose the facts.
expose	3.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divulge the identity of; unmask.
expose	4.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to make subject or susceptible (to attack, criticism, etc.).
expose	5.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abandon (a child, animal, etc.) in the open to die.
expose	6.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to introduce (to) or acquaint (with).
	exam	1	he was exposed to the classics at an early age.
expose	7.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to subject (a photographic film or plate) to light, x-rays, or some other type of actinic radiation.
expose	8.
	syl	ex+pose
	pron	<ik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to exhibit (the consecrated Eucharistic Host or a relic) for public veneration.
expose oneself	9.
	head	expose
	syl	expose oneself.
	def	to display one's sexual organs in public.
exposable	sub
	head	expose
	syl	ex+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
exposer	sub
	head	expose
	syl	ex+1pos+er
	pos	n.
expos'e	1.
	syl	ex+po+s*'e
	pron	<eks1p*uzA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of bringing a scandal, crime, etc., to public notice.
expos'e	2.
	syl	ex+po+s*'e
	pron	<eks1p*uzA>
	pos	n.
	def	an article, book, or statement that discloses a scandal, crime, etc.
exposed	1.
	syl	ex+posed
	pron	<ik1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not concealed; displayed for viewing.
exposed	2.
	syl	ex+posed
	pron	<ik1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without shelter from the elements.
exposed	3.
	syl	ex+posed
	pron	<ik1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	susceptible to attack or criticism; vulnerable.
exposedness	sub
	head	exposed
	syl	ex+pos+ed+ness
	pron	<ik?!1sp*uzidnis>
	pos	n.
exposition	ety	C14: from Latin expositi*_o a setting forth, from exp*_onere to display; see #7exponent 
exposition	1.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic, usually written statement about, commentary on, or explanation of a specific subject.
exposition	2.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expounding or setting forth information or a viewpoint.
exposition	3.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large public exhibition, esp. of industrial products or arts and crafts.
exposition	4.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exposing or the state of being exposed.
exposition	5.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a play, novel, etc., in which the theme and main characters are introduced.
exposition	6.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the first statement of the subjects or themes of a movement in sonata form or a fugue.
exposition	7.
	syl	ex+po+si+tion
	pron	<2eksp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the exhibiting of the consecrated Eucharistic Host or a relic for public veneration.
expositional	sub
	head	exposition
	syl	ex+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
expositor	0.
	syl	ex+pos:i+tor
	pron	<ik1spozit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who expounds.
expositive	alt
	head	expository
	or	expository
	syl	ex+pos:i+tive
	pos	adj.
expository	0.
	or	expositive
	syl	ex+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ik1spozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or assisting in exposition; explanatory.
expositorily	sub
	head	expository
	or	expositively
	syl	ex+1pos:i+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
expositively	sub
	head	expository
	or	expositorily
	syl	ex+1pos:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
ex post facto	ety	C17: from Latin ex from+ post afterwards+ factus done, from facere to do
ex post facto	0.
	syl	ex post fac+to
	pron	<eks> <1p*ust> <1f@kt*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having retrospective effect.
	exam	1	an ex post facto law.
expostulate	ety	C16: from Latin expostul*_are to require, from postul*_are to demand; see #7postulate 
expostulate	0.
	syl	ex+pos+tu+late
	pron	<ik1spostju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to argue or reason (with), esp. in order to dissuade from an action or intention.
expostulatingly	sub
	head	expostulate
	syl	ex+1pos+tu+2lat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
expostulator	sub
	head	expostulate
	syl	ex+1pos+tu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
expostulatory	sub
	head	expostulate
	or	expostulative
	syl	ex+1pos+tu+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
expostulative	sub
	head	expostulate
	or	expostulatory
	syl	ex+1pos+tu+la+tive
	pos	adj.
exposure	1.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exposing or the condition of being exposed.
exposure	2.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the position or outlook of a house, building, etc.; aspect.
	exam	1	the bedroom has a southern exposure.
exposure	3.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of shelter from the weather, esp. the cold.
	exam	1	to die of exposure.
exposure	4.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface that is exposed.
	exam	1	an exposure of granite.
exposure	5.a.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exposing a photographic film or plate to light, x-rays, etc.
exposure	5.b.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an area on a film or plate that has been exposed to light, etc.
exposure	5.c.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	exposure control.
exposure	6.a.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the intensity of light falling on a photographic film or plate multiplied by the time for which it is exposed.
exposure	6.b.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of lens aperture and shutter speed used in taking a photograph.
	exam	1	he used the wrong exposure.
exposure	7.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	appearance or presentation before the public, as in a theatre, on television, or in films.
exposure	8.
	syl	ex+po+sure
	pron	<ik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {indecent exposure}.
exposure meter	0.
	syl	ex+po+sure me+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	an instrument for measuring the intensity of light, usually by means of a photocell, so that the suitable camera settings of shutter speed and f-number (or lens aperture) can be determined. Also called: {light meter}.
expound	ety	C13: from Old French espondre, from Latin exp*_onere to set forth, from p*_onere to put
expound	0.
	syl	ex+pound
	pron	<ik1spaund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on or about
	def	to explain or set forth (an argument, theory, etc.) in detail.
	exam	1	to expound on one's theories;
	exam	2	he expounded his reasoning.
expounder	sub
	head	expound
	syl	ex+1pound+er
	pos	n.
express	ety	C14: from Latin expressus, literally: squeezed out, hence, prominent, from exprimere to force out, from #7ex -%1#7+ premere to press
express	1.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transform (ideas) into words; utter; verbalize.
express	2.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show or reveal; indicate.
	exam	1	tears express grief.
express	3.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate (emotion, etc.) without words, as through music, painting, etc.
express	4.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
express	5.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force or squeeze out.
	exam	1	to express the juice from an orange.
express	6.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send by rapid transport or special messenger.
express oneself	7.
	head	express
	syl	express oneself.
	def	to communicate one's thoughts or ideas.
express	8.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	clearly indicated or shown; explicitly stated.
	exam	1	an express wish.
express	9.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	done or planned for a definite reason or goal; particular.
	exam	1	an express purpose.
express	10.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, concerned with, or designed for rapid transportation of people, merchandise, mail, money, etc..
	exam	1	express delivery;
	exam	2	an express depot.
express	11.a.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a system for sending merchandise, mail, money, etc., rapidly.
express	11.b.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	merchandise, mail, etc., conveyed by such a system.
express	11.c.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	prenominal
	def	an enterprise operating such a system.
express	12.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	Also called: {express train}. a fast train stopping at none or only a few of the intermediate stations between its two termini.
express	13.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	See {express rifle}.
express	14.
	syl	ex+press
	pron	<ik1spres>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	by means of a special delivery or express delivery.
	exam	1	it went express.
expresser	sub
	head	express
	syl	ex+1press+er
	pos	n.
expressible	sub
	head	express
	syl	ex+1press+i:ble
	pos	adj.
expressage	1.
	syl	ex+press+age
	pron	<ik1spresiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the conveyance of merchandise by express.
expressage	2.
	syl	ex+press+age
	pron	<ik1spresiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the fee charged for such conveyance.
expression	1.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transforming ideas into words.
expression	2.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a manifestation of an emotion, feeling, etc., without words.
	exam	1	tears are an expression of grief.
expression	3.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	communication of emotion through music, painting, etc.
expression	4.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a look on the face that indicates mood or emotion.
	exam	1	a joyful expression.
expression	5.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the choice of words, phrases, syntax, intonation, etc., in communicating.
expression	6.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular phrase used convention?!ally to express something.
	exam	1	a dialect expression.
expression	7.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of forcing or squeezing out a liquid.
expression	8.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a variable, function, or some combination of constants, variables, or functions.
expression	9.
	syl	ex+pres+sion
	pron	<ik1spreS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the effect of a particular gene on the phenotype.
expressional	sub
	head	expression
	syl	ex+1pres+sion+al
	pos	adj.
expressionless	sub
	head	expression
	syl	ex+1pres+sion+less
	pos	adj.
expressionlessly	sub
	head	expression
	syl	ex+1pres+sion+less+ly
	pos	adv.
expressionism	0.
	syl	ex+pres+sion+ism
	pron	<ik1spreS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an artistic and literary movement originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century, which sought to express emotions rather than to represent external reality: characterized by the use of symbolism and of exaggeration and distortion.
expressionist	sub
	head	expressionism
	syl	ex+1pres+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
expressionistic	sub
	head	expressionism
	syl	ex+2pres+sion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
expression mark	0.
	syl	ex+pres+sion mark
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of musical directions, usually in Italian, indicating how a piece or passage is to be performed.
expressive	1.
	syl	ex+pres+sive
	pron	<ik1spresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or full of expression.
expressive	2.
	syl	ex+pres+sive
	pron	<ik1spresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	indicative or suggestive (of).
	exam	1	a look expressive of love.
expressive	3.
	syl	ex+pres+sive
	pron	<ik1spresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a particular meaning, feeling, or force; significant.
expressively	sub
	head	expressive
	syl	ex+1pres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
expressiveness	sub
	head	expressive
	syl	ex+1pres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
expressivity	1.
	syl	ex+pres+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2ekspre1siviti>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of a work of art
	def	the quality of being expressive.
expressivity	2.
	syl	ex+pres+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2ekspre1siviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the strength of the effect of a gene on the phenotype.
expressly	1.
	syl	ex+press+ly
	pron	<ik1spresli>
	pos	adv.
	def	for an express purpose; with specific intentions.
expressly	2.
	syl	ex+press+ly
	pron	<ik1spresli>
	pos	adv.
	def	plainly, exactly, or unmistakably.
expresso	0.
	syl	ex+press:o
	pron	<ik1spres*u>
	pos	n.
	def	variant of {espresso}.
express rifle	0.
	syl	ex+press ri+fle
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hunting rifle designed to kill large game at close range.
expressway	0.
	syl	ex+press+way
	pron	<ik1spres2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an urban motorway.
expropriate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin expropri*_are to deprive of possessions, from proprius own
expropriate	1.
	syl	ex+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<eks1pr*upri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (an owner) of (property), esp. by taking it for public use. See also {eminent domain}.
expropriable	sub
	head	expropriate
	syl	ex+1pro+pri+a:ble
	pos	adj.
expropriation	sub
	head	expropriate
	syl	ex+2pro+pri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
expropriator	sub
	head	expropriate
	syl	ex+1pro+pri:2a+tor
	pos	n.
exptl	0.
	syl	exptl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	experimental.
expulsion	ety	C14: from Latin expulsi*_o a driving out, from expellere to #7expel 
expulsion	0.
	syl	ex+pul+sion
	pron	<ik1sp^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expelling or the fact or condition of being expelled.
expulsive	0.
	syl	ex+pul+sive
	pron	<ik1sp^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or serving to expel.
expunge	ety	C17: from Latin expungere to blot out, from pungere to prick &- ex+punc+tion ($Ik#!sp^&nk#s$$n) n. &- ex+#!pung+er n.
expunge	1.
	syl	ex+punge
	pron	<ik1sp^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delete or erase; blot out; obliterate.
expunge	2.
	syl	ex+punge
	pron	<ik1sp^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wipe out or destroy.
expurgate	ety	C17: from Latin expurg*_are to clean out, from purg*_are to purify; see #7purge 
expurgate	0.
	syl	ex+pur+gate
	pron	<1eksp*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to amend (a book, text, etc.) by removing (obscene or offensive sections).
expurgation	sub
	head	expurgate
	syl	ex+pur+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
expurgator	sub
	head	expurgate
	syl	ex+pur+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
exquisite	ety	C15: from Latin exqu*_is*_itus excellent, from exqu*_irere to search out, from quaerere to seek
exquisite	1.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing qualities of unusual delicacy and fine craftsmanship.
	exam	1	jewels in an exquisite setting.
exquisite	2.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely beautiful and pleasing.
	exam	1	an exquisite face.
exquisite	3.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	outstanding or excellent.
	exam	1	an exquisite victory.
exquisite	4.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive; discriminating.
	exam	1	exquisite taste.
exquisite	5.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	fastidious and refined.
exquisite	6.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense or sharp in feeling.
	exam	1	exquisite pleasure.
exquisite	7.
	syl	ex+quis+ite
	pron	<ik1skwizit>, <1ekskwizit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a dandy.
exquisitely	sub
	head	exquisite
	syl	ex+1quis+ite+ly
	pos	adv.
exquisiteness	sub
	head	exquisite
	syl	ex+1quis+ite+ness
	pos	n.
exr	0.
	syl	exr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	executor.
exsanguinate	ety	C19: from Latin exsanguin*_are  &- ex+@!san+guin+#!a@.tion n.
exsanguinate	0.
	syl	ex+san+gui+nate
	pron	<ik1s@GgwinAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to drain the blood from.
exsanguine	ety	C17: from Latin exsanguis, from sanguis blood
exsanguinous	alt
	head	exsanguine
	or	exsanguine
	syl	ex+san+gui+nous
	pos	adj.
exsanguine	0.
	or	exsanguinous
	syl	ex+san+guine
	pron	<ik1s@Ggwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	without blood; bloodless or anaemic.
exsanguinity	sub
	head	exsanguine
	syl	ex+san+1guin+i:ty
	pos	n.
exscind	ety	C17 exscind, from Latin exscindere to extirpate, destroy, from scindere to cut, tear, split
exscind	0.
	syl	ex+scind
	pron	<ek1sind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut off or out; excise.
exsect	ety	C17 exsect, from Latin exsec*_are to cut away, from sec*_are to cut &- ex+sec+tion ($ek#!s$ek#s$$n) n.
exsect	0.
	syl	ex+sect
	pron	<ek1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut out.
exsert	ety	C19: from Latin exserere to thrust out; see #7exert 
exsert	1.
	syl	ex+sert
	pron	<ek1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thrust out; protrude. {~} {ex+sert+ed}.
exsert	2.
	syl	ex+sert
	pron	<ek1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	protruded, stretched out, or (esp. of stamens) projecting beyond the corolla of a flower.
exsertion	sub
	head	exsert
	syl	ex+ser+tion
	pos	n.
exsertile	sub
	head	exsert
	syl	ex+ser+tile
	pron	<ek1sR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
ex-service	0.
	syl	ex-serv:ice
	pos	adj.
	def	having formerly served in the army, navy, or air force.
ex-servicemen	infl
	head	ex-serviceman
	syl	ex-serv:ice+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ex-serviceman	0.
	syl	ex-serv:ice+man
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has served in the army, navy, or air force.
exsiccate	ety	C15: from Latin exsicc*_are, from siccus dry
exsiccate	0.
	syl	ex+sic+cate
	pron	<1eksi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dry up; desiccate.
exsiccation	sub
	head	exsiccate
	syl	ex+sic+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
exsiccative	sub
	head	exsiccate
	syl	ex+sic+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
exsiccator	sub
	head	exsiccate
	syl	ex+sic+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
ex silentio	ety	literally: from silence
ex silentio	0.
	syl	ex si+len+ti:o
	pron	Latin. <eks> <si1lenSi2*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	of a theory, assumption, etc.
	def	based on a lack of evidence to the contrary.
estipulate	alt
	head	exstipulate
	or	exstipulate
	syl	es+tip:u+late
	pos	adj.
exstipulate	0.
	or	estipulate
	syl	ex+stip:u+late
	pron	<ek1stipjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flowering plant
	def	having no stipules.
exstrophy	ety	C19: from Greek #7ex -%1#7+ strophein to turn
exstrophy	0.
	syl	ex+stro+phy
	pron	<1ekstr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	congenital eversion of a hollow organ, esp. the urinary bladder.
ext	1.
	syl	ext.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	extension.
ext	2.
	syl	ext.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	external(ly).
ext	3.
	syl	ext.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	extinct.
ext	4.
	syl	ext.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	extra.
ext	5.
	syl	ext.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	extract.
extant	ety	C16: from Latin exst*_ans standing out, from exst*_are, from st*_are to stand#e Usage. Careful writers distinguish between extant and existent. Both are used of that which exists at the present time, but extant has a further connotation of survival. Extant is therefore used of that which still exists, although there would be reason for believing that it might have disappeared: the species was believed extinct, but a small population was found to be still extant in Africa; in the existent circumstances this is impossible.
extant	1.
	syl	ex+tant
	pron	<ek1st@nt>, <1ekst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	still in existence; surviv?!ing.
extant	2.
	syl	ex+tant
	pron	<ek1st@nt>, <1ekst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	standing out; protruding.
extemporary	alt
	head	extemporaneous
	or	extemporaneous
	syl	ex+tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<ik1stemp*r*ri>, <-pr*ri>
	pos	adj.
extemporaneous	1.
	or	extemporary
	syl	ex+tem+po+ra+ne:ous
	pron	<ik2stemp*1rAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	spoken, performed, etc., without planning or preparation; impromptu; extempore.
extemporaneous	2.
	or	extemporary
	syl	ex+tem+po+ra+ne:ous
	pron	<ik2stemp*1rAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	done in a temporary manner; improvised.
extemporaneously	sub
	head	extemporaneous
	or	extemporarily
	syl	ex+2tem+po+1ra+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
extemporarily	sub
	head	extemporaneous
	or	extemporaneously
	syl	ex+1tem+po+rar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
extemporaneousness	sub
	head	extemporaneous
	or	extemporariness
	syl	ex+2tem+po+1ra+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
extemporariness	sub
	head	extemporaneous
	or	extemporaneousness
	syl	ex+1tem+po+rar:i+ness
	pos	n.
extempore	ety	C16: from Latin ex tempore instantaneously, from #7ex -%1 out of+ tempus time
extempore	0.
	syl	ex+tem+po+re
	pron	<ik1stemp*ri>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	without planning or preparation; impromptu.
extemporise	alt
	head	extemporize
	or	extemporize
	syl	ex+tem+po+rise
	pron	<ik1stemp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
extemporize	1.
	or	extemporise
	syl	ex+tem+po+rize
	pron	<ik1stemp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform, speak, or compose (an act, speech, piece of music, etc.) without planning or preparation.
extemporize	2.
	or	extemporise
	syl	ex+tem+po+rize
	pron	<ik1stemp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use (a temporary solution) for an immediate need; improvise.
extemporization	sub
	head	extemporize
	or	extemporisation
	syl	ex+2tem+po+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
extemporisation	sub
	head	extemporize
	or	extemporization
	syl	ex+2tem+po+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
extemporizer	sub
	head	extemporize
	or	extemporiser
	syl	ex+1tem+po+2riz+er
	pos	n.
extemporiser	sub
	head	extemporize
	or	extemporizer
	syl	ex+1tem+po+2ris+er
	pos	n.
extend	ety	C14: from Latin extendere to stretch out, from tendere to stretch
extend	1.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw out or be drawn out; stretch.
extend	2.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to last for a certain time.
	exam	1	his schooling extended for three years.
extend	3.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach a certain point in time or dis?!tance.
	exam	1	the land extends five miles.
extend	4.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exist or occur.
	exam	1	the trees extended throughout the area.
extend	5.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase (a building, etc.) in size or area; add to or enlarge.
extend	6.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to broaden the meaning or scope of.
	exam	1	the law was extended.
extend	7.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put forth, present, or offer.
	exam	1	to extend greetings.
extend	8.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stretch forth (an arm, etc.).
extend	9.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay out (a body) at full length.
extend	10.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strain or exert (a person or animal) to the maximum.
extend	11.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prolong (the time originally set) for payment of (a debt or loan), completion of (a task), etc.
extend	12.a.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry forward.
extend	12.b.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to calculate the amount of (a total, balance, etc.).
extend	13.
	syl	ex+tend
	pron	<ik1stend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Law. formerly in England
	def	to value or assess (land).
extendible	sub
	head	extend
	or	extendable
	syl	ex+1tend+i:ble
	pos	adj.
extendable	sub
	head	extend
	or	extendible
	syl	ex+1tend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
extendibility	sub
	head	extend
	or	extendability
	syl	ex+2tend+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
extendability	sub
	head	extend
	or	extendibility
	syl	ex+2tend+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
extended	1.
	syl	ex+tend+ed
	pron	<ik1stendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	stretched out in time, space, influence, application, etc.
extended	2.
	syl	ex+tend+ed
	pron	<ik1stendid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse's pace
	def	free-moving and with long steps.
	exam	1	an extended trot.
extended	3.
	syl	ex+tend+ed
	pron	<ik1stendid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another word for { {expanded} (sense 1)}.
extendedly	sub
	head	extended
	syl	ex+1tend+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
extendedness	sub
	head	extended
	syl	ex+1tend+ed+ness
	pos	n.
extended family	0.
	syl	ex+tend+ed fam:i+ly
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol., anthropol.
	def	a social unit that contains the nuclear family together with blood relatives, often spanning three or more generations.
extended-play	0.
	syl	ex+tend:ed-play
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an EP record.
extender	1.
	syl	ex+tend+er
	pron	<ik1stend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that extends.
extender	2.
	syl	ex+tend+er
	pron	<ik1stend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as French chalk or china clay, added to paints to give them body and decrease their rate of settlement.
extender	3.
	syl	ex+tend+er
	pron	<ik1stend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to glues and resins to dilute them or to modify their viscosity.
extender	4.
	syl	ex+tend+er
	pron	<ik1stend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to elastomers to assist the plasticizer.
extensile	alt
	head	extensible
	or	extensible
	syl	ex+ten+sile
	pron	<ik1stensIl>
	pos	adj.
extensible	0.
	or	extensile
	syl	ex+ten+si:ble
	pron	<ik1stens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being extended.
extensibility	sub
	head	extensible
	or	extensibleness
	syl	ex+2ten+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
extensibleness	sub
	head	extensible
	or	extensibility
	syl	ex+1ten+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
extension	ety	C14: from Late Latin extensi*_o a stretching out; see #7extend 
extension	1.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of extending or the condition of being extended.
extension	2.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that can be ex?!tended or that extends another object.
extension	3.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the length, range, etc., over which something is extended; extent.
extension	4.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional telephone set connected to the same telephone line as another set or other sets.
extension	5.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or rooms added to an existing building.
extension	6.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a delay, esp. one agreed by all parties, in the date originally set for payment of a debt or completion of a contract.
extension	7.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of matter by which it occupies space; size.
extension	8.a.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of straightening or extending an arm or leg.
extension	8.b.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	its position after being straightened or extended.
extension	9.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a steady pull applied to a fractured or dislocated arm or leg to restore it to its normal position. See also { {traction} (sense 3)}.
extension	10.a.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a service by which some of the facilities of an educational establishment, library, etc., are offered to outsiders.
extension	10.b.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a university extension course.
extension	11.
	syl	ex+ten+sion
	pron	<ik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {denotation}. the class of entities to which a given word correctly applies: thus, the extension of is the set containing only Deimos and Phobos. Compare { {intension} (sense 1)}.
extensional	sub
	head	extension
	syl	ex+1ten+sion+al
	pos	adj.
extensionality	sub
	head	extension
	or	extensionalism
	syl	ex+2ten+sion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
extensionalism	sub
	head	extension
	or	extensionality
	syl	ex+1ten+sion+al+2ism
	pos	n.
extensionally	sub
	head	extension
	syl	ex+1ten+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
extensity	1.
	syl	ex+ten+si:ty
	pron	<ik1stensiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	that part of sensory perception relating to the spatial aspect of objects.
extensity	2.
	syl	ex+ten+si:ty
	pron	<ik1stensiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the condition of being extensive or extended.
extensive	1.
	syl	ex+ten+sive
	pron	<ik1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a large extent, area, scope, degree, etc.; vast.
	exam	1	extensive deserts;
	exam	2	an extensive inheritance.
extensive	2.
	syl	ex+ten+sive
	pron	<ik1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	widespread.
	exam	1	extensive coverage in the press.
extensive	3.
	syl	ex+ten+sive
	pron	<ik1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	involving or farmed with minimum expenditure of capital or labour. Compare { {intensive} (sense 3)}.
extensive	4.
	syl	ex+ten+sive
	pron	<ik1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or relating to a property, measurement, etc., that is dependent on mass.
	exam	1	heat is an extensive property.
extensive	5.
	syl	ex+ten+sive
	pron	<ik1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to logical extension.
extensively	sub
	head	extensive
	syl	ex+1ten+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
extensiveness	sub
	head	extensive
	syl	ex+1ten+sive+ness
	pos	n.
extensimeter	alt
	head	extensometer
	or	extensometer
	syl	ex+ten+sim+e:ter
	pron	<2eksten1simit*>
	pos	n.
extensometer	0.
	or	extensimeter
	syl	ex+ten+som+e:ter
	pron	<2eksten1somit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for studying small changes of length, as in the thermal expansion or mechanical compression of a solid.
extensor	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin extensus stretched out
extensor	0.
	syl	ex+ten+sor
	pron	<ik1stens*>, <-sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that stretches or extends an arm, leg, or other bodily part. Compare {flexor}.
extent	ety	C14: from Old French extente, from Latin extentus extensive, from extendere to #7extend 
extent	1.
	syl	ex+tent
	pron	<ik1stent>
	pos	n.
	def	the range over which something extends; scope.
	exam	1	the extent of the damage.
extent	2.
	syl	ex+tent
	pron	<ik1stent>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or volume.
	exam	1	a vast extent of concrete.
extent	3.
	syl	ex+tent
	pron	<ik1stent>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. law.
	def	a writ authorizing a person to whom a debt is due to assume temporary possession of his debtor's lands.
extent	4.
	syl	ex+tent
	pron	<ik1stent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another word for { {extension} (sense 11)}.
extenuate	ety	C16: from Latin extenu*_are to make thin, from tenuis thin, frail
extenuate	1.
	syl	ex+ten:u+ate
	pron	<ik1stenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent (an offence, fault, etc.) as being less serious than it appears, as by showing mitigating circumstances.
extenuate	2.
	syl	ex+ten:u+ate
	pron	<ik1stenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be or appear less serious; mitigate.
extenuate	3.
	syl	ex+ten:u+ate
	pron	<ik1stenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to underestimate or make light of.
extenuate	4.a.
	syl	ex+ten:u+ate
	pron	<ik1stenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emaciate or weaken.
extenuate	4.b.
	syl	ex+ten:u+ate
	pron	<ik1stenju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dilute or thin out.
extenuatingly	sub
	head	extenuate
	syl	ex+1ten:u+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
extenuator	sub
	head	extenuate
	syl	ex+1ten:u+2a:tor
	pos	n.
extenuatory	sub
	head	extenuate
	syl	ex+1ten:u+a:to:ry
	pos	adj.
exterior	ety	C16: from Latin, comparative of exterus on the outside, from ex out of
exterior	1.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part, surface, or region that is on the outside.
exterior	2.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the observable outward behaviour or appearance of a person.
exterior	3.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a film or scene shot outside a studio.
exterior	4.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, situated on, or suitable for the outside.
	exam	1	exterior cleaning.
exterior	5.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming or acting from without; external.
	exam	1	exterior complications.
exterior	6.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving foreign nations.
exteriorly	sub
	head	exterior
	syl	ex+1te+ri+or+ly
	pos	adv.
exterior angle	1.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle of a polygon contained between one side extended and the adjacent side.
exterior angle	2.
	syl	ex+te+ri+or an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four angles made by a transversal that are outside the region between the two intersected lines.
exteriorise	alt
	head	exteriorize
	or	exteriorize
	syl	ex+te+ri+or+ise
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
exteriorize	1.
	or	exteriorise
	syl	ex+te+ri+or+ize
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to expose (an attached organ or part) outside a body cavity, esp. in order to remove it from an operating area.
exteriorize	2.
	or	exteriorise
	syl	ex+te+ri+or+ize
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {externalize}.
exteriorization	sub
	head	exteriorize
	or	exteriorisation
	syl	ex+2te+ri+or:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
exteriorisation	sub
	head	exteriorize
	or	exteriorization
	syl	ex+2te+ri+or:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
exterminate	ety	C16: from Latin extermin*_are to drive away, from terminus boundary
exterminate	0.
	syl	ex+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<ik1stR:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy (living things, esp. pests or vermin) completely; annihilate; eliminate.
exterminable	sub
	head	exterminate
	syl	ex+1ter+mi+na:ble
	pos	adj.
extermination	sub
	head	exterminate
	syl	ex+2ter+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
exterminative	sub
	head	exterminate
	or	exterminatory
	syl	ex+1ter+mi+na+tive
	pos	adj.
exterminatory	sub
	head	exterminate
	or	exterminative
	syl	ex+1ter+mi+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
extern	ety	C16: from Latin externus #7external 
externe	alt
	head	extern
	or	extern
	syl	ex+terne
	pron	<1ekstR:n>, <ik1stR:n>
	pos	n.
extern	0.
	or	externe
	syl	ex+tern
	pron	<1ekstR:n>, <ik1stR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person, such as a physician at a hospital, who has an official connection with an institution but does not reside in it.
external	ety	C15: from Latin externus outward, from exterus on the outside, from ex out of
external	1.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, situated on, or suitable for the outside; outer.
external	2.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming or acting from without.
	exam	1	external evidence from an independent source.
external	3.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving foreign nations; foreign.
external	4.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a medicine that is applied to the outside of the body.
external	5.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated on or near the outside of the body.
	exam	1	the external ear.
external	6.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Philosophy. of objects, etc.
	def	taken to exist independently of a perceiving mind. {~}
external	7.
	syl	ex+ter+nal
	pron	<ik1stR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an external circumstance or aspect, esp. one that is superficial or inessential.
externally	sub
	head	external
	syl	ex+1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
external-combustion engine	0.
	syl	ex+ter:nal-com:bus+tion en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine, such as a steam engine, in which the fuel is burned outside the com?!bustion chamber.
external ear	0.
	syl	ex+ter+nal ear
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the ear consisting of the auricle and the auditory canal.
externalism	1.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+ism
	pron	<ik1stR:n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	exaggerated emphasis on outward form, esp. in religious worship.
externalism	2.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+ism
	pron	<ik1stR:n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a philosophical doctrine holding that only objects that can be perceived by the senses are real; phenomenalism.
externalist	sub
	head	externalism
	syl	ex+1ter+nal+ist
	pos	n.
externalities	infl
	head	externality
	syl	ex+ter+nal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
externality	1.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2ekstR:1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being external.
externality	2.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2ekstR:1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something external.
externality	3.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2ekstR:1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the quality of existing independently of a perceiving mind.
exteriorize	infl
	head	externalize
	or	externalise
	syl	ex+te+ri+or+ize
	pron	<ik1sti*ri*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
externalise	infl
	head	externalize
	or	exteriorize
	syl	ex+ter+nal+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
exteriorise	infl
	head	externalize
	syl	ex+te+ri+or+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
externalize	1.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+ize
	pron	<ik1stR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ex?!ternal; give outward shape to.
externalize	2.
	syl	ex+ter+nal+ize
	pron	<ik1stR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to attribute (one's own feelings) to one's surroundings.
externalization	sub
	head	externalize
	or	externalisation
	syl	ex+2ter+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
exteriorization	sub
	head	externalize
	or	exteriorisation
	syl	ex+2te+ri+or:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
externalisation	sub
	head	externalize
	or	externalization
	syl	ex+2ter+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
exteriorisation	sub
	head	externalize
	or	exteriorization
	syl	ex+2te+ri+or:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
exteroceptor	ety	C20: extero-, from Latin exterus #7exterior outward+(#7re) #7ceptor 
exteroceptor	0.
	syl	ex+ter:o+cep+tor
	pron	<1ekst*r*u2sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	any sensory organ or part of the body, such as the eye, able to receive stimuli from outside the body.
exteroceptive	sub
	head	exteroceptor
	syl	ex+ter:o+1cep+tive
	pos	adj.
exterritorial	0.
	syl	ex+ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2eksteri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {extra?!territorial}.
exterritoriality	sub
	head	exterritorial
	syl	ex+2ter+ri+2to+ri+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
exterritorially	sub
	head	exterritorial
	syl	ex+ter+ri+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
extinct	ety	C15: from Latin exstinctus quenched, from exstinguere to #7extinguish 
extinct	1.
	syl	ex+tinct
	pron	<ik1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal or plant species
	def	having no living representative; having died out.
extinct	2.
	syl	ex+tinct
	pron	<ik1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	quenched or extinguished.
extinct	3.
	syl	ex+tinct
	pron	<ik1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a volcano
	def	no longer liable to erupt; inactive.
extinct	4.
	syl	ex+tinct
	pron	<ik1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	void or obsolete.
	exam	1	an extinct political office.
extinction	1.
	syl	ex+tinc+tion
	pron	<ik1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making extinct or the state of being extinct.
extinction	2.
	syl	ex+tinc+tion
	pron	<ik1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of extinguishing or the state of being extinguished.
extinction	3.
	syl	ex+tinc+tion
	pron	<ik1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	complete destruction; annihilation.
extinction	4.
	syl	ex+tinc+tion
	pron	<ik1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	reduction of the intensity of radiation as a result of absorption or scattering by matter.
extinction	5.
	syl	ex+tinc+tion
	pron	<ik1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the absorption of light from a planet or star by the earth's atmosphere.
extinction	6.
	syl	ex+tinc+tion
	pron	<ik1stiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a process in which the frequency or intensity of a response is decreased as a result of reinforcement being withdrawn.
extinctive	0.
	syl	ex+tinc+tive
	pron	<ik1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or serving to extinguish or make extinct.
extine	ety	C19: from Latin extimus outermost+-#7ine %1
exine	alt
	head	extine
	or	extine
	syl	ex+ine
	pron	<1eksin>, <-In>
	pos	n.
extine	0.
	or	exine
	syl	ex+tine
	pron	<1ekstin>, <-tEn>, <-tIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the outermost coat of a pollen grain or a spore. Compare {intine}.
extinguish	ety	C16: from Latin exstinguere, from stinguere to quench
extinguish	1.
	syl	ex+tin+guish
	pron	<ik1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put out or quench (a light, flames, etc.).
extinguish	2.
	syl	ex+tin+guish
	pron	<ik1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or destroy entirely; annihilate.
extinguish	3.
	syl	ex+tin+guish
	pron	<ik1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to eclipse or obscure by or as if by superior brilliance.
extinguish	4.
	syl	ex+tin+guish
	pron	<ik1stiGgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to discharge (a debt).
extinguishable	sub
	head	extinguish
	syl	ex+1tin+guish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
extinguishment	sub
	head	extinguish
	syl	ex+1tin+guish+ment
	pos	n.
extinguishant	0.
	syl	ex+tin+guish+ant
	pron	<ik1stiGgwiS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as a liquid, foam, powder, etc., used in extinguishing fires.
extirpate	ety	C16: from Latin exstirp*_are to root out, from stirps root, stock
extirpate	1.
	syl	ex+tir+pate
	pron	<1ekst*2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or destroy completely.
extirpate	2.
	syl	ex+tir+pate
	pron	<1ekst*2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull up or out; uproot.
extirpate	3.
	syl	ex+tir+pate
	pron	<1ekst*2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (an organ or part) surgically.
extirpation	sub
	head	extirpate
	syl	ex+tir+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
extirpative	sub
	head	extirpate
	syl	ex+tir+2pa+tive
	pos	adj.
extirpator	sub
	head	extirpate
	syl	ex+tir+2pa+tor
	pos	n.
extol	ety	C15: from Latin extollere to elevate, from tollere to raise
extoll	alt
	head	extol
	or	extol
	syl	ex+toll
	pron	<ik1st*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
extols	infl
	head	extol
	or	extolls
	syl	ex+tols
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
extolling	infl
	head	extol
	or	extolling
	syl	ex+tol+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
extolled	infl
	head	extol
	or	extolled
	syl	ex+tolled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
extolls	infl
	head	extol
	or	extols
	syl	ex+tolls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
extolling	infl
	head	extol
	or	extolling
	syl	ex+toll+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
extolled	infl
	head	extol
	or	extolled
	syl	ex+tolled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
extol	0.
	or	extoll
	syl	ex+tol
	pron	<ik1st*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise lavishly; exalt.
extoller	sub
	head	extol
	syl	ex+1tol+ler
	pos	n.
extollingly	sub
	head	extol
	syl	ex+1tol+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
extolment	sub
	head	extol
	syl	ex+1tol+ment
	pos	n.
extort	ety	C16: from Latin extortus wrenched out, from extorqu*_ere to wrest away, from torqu*_ere to twist, wrench &- ex+#!tor+tion n. &- ex+#!tor+tion+er, ex+#!tor+tion+ist, or ex+#!tort+er n.
extort	1.
	syl	ex+tort
	pron	<ik1stc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure (money, favours, etc.) by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of influence or authority.
extort	2.
	syl	ex+tort
	pron	<ik1stc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by importunate demands.
	exam	1	the children extorted a promise of a trip to the zoo.
extort	3.
	syl	ex+tort
	pron	<ik1stc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcharge for (something, esp. interest on a loan).
extortive	sub
	head	extort
	syl	ex+1tor+tive
	pos	adj.
extortionate	1.
	syl	ex+tor+tion+ate
	pron	<ik1stc:S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of prices, etc.
	def	excessive; exorbitant.
extortionate	2.
	syl	ex+tor+tion+ate
	pron	<ik1stc:S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	using extortion.
extortionately	sub
	head	extortionate
	syl	ex+1tor+tion+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
extra	ety	C18: perhaps shortened from #7extraordi?!nary 
extra	1.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	adj.
	def	being more than what is usual or expected; addi?!tional.
extra	2.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is additional.
extra	3.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	def	something for which an additional charge is made.
	exam	1	the new car had many extras.
extra	4.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional edition of a newspaper, esp. to report a new development or crisis.
extra	5.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	an actor or person temporarily engaged, usually for crowd scenes.
extra	6.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a run not scored from the bat, such as a wide, no-ball, bye, or leg bye.
extra	7.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	something that is better than usual in quality. {~}
extra	8.
	syl	ex+tra
	pron	<1ekstr*>
	pos	n.
	def	unusually; exceptionally.
	exam	1	an extra fast car.
extra-	ety	from Latin extr*_a outside, beyond, changed from extera, from exterus outward
extra-	0.
	syl	ex:tra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	outside or beyond an area or scope.
	exam	1	extra?!sensory;
	exam	2	extraterritorial.
extracanonical	0.
	syl	ex:tra+ca+non:i+cal
	pron	<2ekstr*k*1nonikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	not included in the canon of Scripture.
extracellular	0.
	syl	ex:tra+cel+lu+lar
	pron	<2ekstr*1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	situated or occurring outside a cell or cells.
extracellularly	sub
	head	extracellular
	syl	ex:tra+1cel+lu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
extracorporeal	0.
	syl	ex:tra+cor+por+e:al
	pron	<2ekstr*kc:1pc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	outside the body.
extra cover	0.
	syl	ex+tra cov+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielding position between cover and mid-off.
extract	ety	C15: from Latin extractus drawn forth, from extrahere, from trahere to drag
extract	1.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw, pull out, or uproot by force.
extract	2.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or separate.
extract	3.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to derive (pleasure, information, etc.) from some source or situation.
extract	4.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deduce or develop (a doctrine, policy, etc.).
extract	5.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to extort (money, etc.).
extract	6.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (a substance) from a mixture or material by a chemical or physical process, such as digestion, distillation, the action of a solvent, or mechanical separation.
extract	7.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut out or copy out (an article, passage, quotation, etc.) from a publication.
extract	8.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the value of (the root of a number). {~} (#!$ekstr@akt).
extract	9.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	something extracted, such as a part or passage from a book, speech, etc.
extract	10.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a preparation containing the active principle or concentrated essence of a material.
	exam	1	beef extract;
	exam	2	yeast extract.
extract	11.
	syl	ex+tract
	pron	<ik1str@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a solution of plant or animal tissue containing the active principle.
extractable	sub
	head	extract
	syl	ex+1tract+a:ble
	pos	adj.
extractability	sub
	head	extract
	syl	ex+2tract+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
extraction	1.
	syl	ex+trac+tion
	pron	<ik1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of extracting or the condition of being extracted.
extraction	2.
	syl	ex+trac+tion
	pron	<ik1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something extracted; an extract.
extraction	3.a.
	syl	ex+trac+tion
	pron	<ik1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of extracting a tooth or teeth.
extraction	3.b.
	syl	ex+trac+tion
	pron	<ik1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tooth or teeth extracted.
extraction	4.
	syl	ex+trac+tion
	pron	<ik1str@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	origin, descent, lineage, or ancestry.
	exam	1	of German extraction.
extractions	0.
	syl	ex+trac+tions
	pron	<ik1str@kS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the residue remaining after an oilseed has had the oil extracted by a solvent. Used as a feed for animals.
	exam	1	groundnut extractions.
extractive	1.
	syl	ex+trac+tive
	pron	<ik1str@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or serving to extract.
extractive	2.
	syl	ex+trac+tive
	pron	<ik1str@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or capable of extraction.
extractive	3.
	syl	ex+trac+tive
	pron	<ik1str@ktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something extracted or capable of being extracted.
extractive	4.
	syl	ex+trac+tive
	pron	<ik1str@ktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an extract that is insoluble.
extractor	1.
	syl	ex+trac+tor
	pron	<ik1str@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that extracts.
extractor	2.
	syl	ex+trac+tor
	pron	<ik1str@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for pulling something out or removing tight-fitting components.
extractor	3.
	syl	ex+trac+tor
	pron	<ik1str@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for extracting liquid from a solid, esp. a centrifugal dryer.
extractor	4.
	syl	ex+trac+tor
	pron	<ik1str@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {extractor fan}. a device for extracting air or other gases from a room, building, etc.
extracurricular	1.
	syl	ex:tra+cur+ric:u+lar
	pron	<2ekstr*k*1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place outside the normal school timetable.
	exam	1	extracurricular activities.
extracurricular	2.
	syl	ex:tra+cur+ric:u+lar
	pron	<2ekstr*k*1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond the regular duties, schedule, etc.
extraditable	1.
	syl	ex:tra+dit+a:ble
	pron	<1ekstr*2dIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crime, etc.
	def	rendering the offender liable to extradition.
	exam	1	an extraditable offence.
extraditable	2.
	syl	ex:tra+dit+a:ble
	pron	<1ekstr*2dIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	subject to extradition.
extradite	ety	C19: back formation from #7extradition 
extradite	1.
	syl	ex:tra+dite
	pron	<1ekstr*2dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surrender (an alleged offender) for trial to a foreign state.
extradite	2.
	syl	ex:tra+dite
	pron	<1ekstr*2dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to procure the extradition of.
extradition	ety	C19: from French, from Latin tr*_aditi*_o a handing over; see #7tradition 
extradition	0.
	syl	ex:tra+di+tion
	pron	<2ekstr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the surrender of an alleged offender or fugitive to the state in whose territory the alleged offence was committed.
extrados	ety	C18: from French, from #7extra -#7+ dos back, from Latin dorsum 
extrados	infl
	or	extradoses
	syl	ex:tra+dos
	pron	<-d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
extradoses	infl
	head	extrados
	or	extrados
	syl	ex:tra+dos:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
extrados	0.
	syl	ex:tra+dos
	pron	<ek1strAdos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the outer curve or surface of an arch or vault. Compare {intrados}.
extragalactic	0.
	syl	ex:tra+ga+lac+tic
	pron	<2ekstr*g*1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or existing beyond the Galaxy.
extragalactic nebula	0.
	syl	ex:tra+ga+lac+tic neb:u+la
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {galaxy}.
extrajudicial	1.
	syl	ex:tra+ju+di+cial
	pron	<2ekstr*Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	outside the ordinary course of legal proceedings.
	exam	1	extrajudicial evidence.
extrajudicial	2.
	syl	ex:tra+ju+di+cial
	pron	<2ekstr*Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond the jurisdiction or authority of the court.
	exam	1	an extrajudicial opinion.
extrajudicially	sub
	head	extrajudicial
	syl	ex:tra+ju+1di+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
extramarital	0.
	syl	ex:tra+mar:i+tal
	pron	<2ekstr*1m@ritL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of sexual relations
	def	occurring outside marriage.
extramundane	0.
	syl	ex:tra+mun+dane
	pron	<2ekstr*1m^ndAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of the physical world or universe.
extramural	1.
	syl	ex:tra+mu+ral
	pron	<2ekstr*1mju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with but outside the normal courses or programme of a university, college, etc..
	exam	1	extramural studies.
extramural	2.
	syl	ex:tra+mu+ral
	pron	<2ekstr*1mju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	located beyond the bounda?!ries or walls of a city, castle, etc.
extramurally	sub
	head	extramural
	syl	ex:tra+1mu+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
extraneous	ety	C17: from Latin extr*_aneus external, from extr*_a outside
extraneous	1.
	syl	ex:tra+ne:ous
	pron	<ik1strAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not essential.
extraneous	2.
	syl	ex:tra+ne:ous
	pron	<ik1strAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not pertinent or applicable; irrelevant.
extraneous	3.
	syl	ex:tra+ne:ous
	pron	<ik1strAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming from without; of external origin.
extraneous	4.
	syl	ex:tra+ne:ous
	pron	<ik1strAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not belonging; unrelated to that to which it is added or in which it is contained.
extraneously	sub
	head	extraneous
	syl	ex:1tra+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
extraneousness	sub
	head	extraneous
	syl	ex:1tra+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
extranuclear	0.
	syl	ex:tra+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2ekstr*1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	situated or occurring in part of a cell outside the nucleus.
extraordinary	ety	C15: from Latin extraordin*_arius beyond what is usual; see #7ordinary 
extraordinary	1.
	syl	ex:traor+di+nar:y
	pron	<ik1strc:dNri>, <-dN*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	very unusual, remarkable, or surprising.
extraordinary	2.
	syl	ex:traor+di+nar:y
	pron	<ik1strc:dNri>, <-dN*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in an established manner, course, or order.
extraordinary	3.
	syl	ex:traor+di+nar:y
	pron	<ik1strc:dNri>, <-dN*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	employed for particular events or purposes.
extraordinary	4.
	syl	ex:traor+di+nar:y
	pron	<ik1strc:dNri>, <-dN*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; of an official, etc.
	def	addition?!al or subordinate to the usual one.
	exam	1	a minister extraordinary.
extraordinarily	sub
	head	extraordinary
	syl	ex:1traor+di+nar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
extraordinariness	sub
	head	extraordinary
	syl	ex:1traor+di+nar:i+ness
	pos	n.
extraordinary ray	0.
	syl	ex:traor+di+nar:y ray
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	the plane-polarized ray of light that does not obey the laws of refraction in a doubly refracting crystal. See {double refraction}. Compare {ordinary ray}.
extrapolate	ety	C19: #7extra+ -polate, as in #7interpolate 
extrapolate	1.
	syl	ex+trap:o+late
	pron	<ik1str@p*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to estimate (a value of a function or measurement) beyond the values already known, by the extension of a curve. Compare { {interpolate} (sense 4)}.
extrapolate	2.
	syl	ex+trap:o+late
	pron	<ik1str@p*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to infer (something not known) by using but not strictly deducing from the known facts.
extrapolation	sub
	head	extrapolate
	syl	ex+2trap:o+1la+tion
	pos	n.
extrapolative	sub
	head	extrapolate
	or	extrapolatory
	syl	ex+1trap:o+la+tive
	pos	adj.
extrapolatory	sub
	head	extrapolate
	or	extrapolative
	syl	ex+1trap:o+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
extrapolator	sub
	head	extrapolate
	syl	ex+1trap:o+2la+tor
	pos	n.
extraposition	1.
	syl	ex:tra+po+si+tion
	pron	<2ekstr*p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	placement of some?!thing outside something else.
extraposition	2.
	syl	ex:tra+po+si+tion
	pron	<2ekstr*p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule that moves embedded clauses out to the end of the main clause, converting, for example, into
extrasensory	0.
	syl	ex:tra+sen+so+ry
	pron	<2ekstr*1sens*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to extrasensory perception.
extrasensory perception	0.
	syl	ex:tra+sen+so+ry per+cep+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the supposed ability of certain individuals to obtain information about the environment without the use of normal sensory channels. Also called: {cryptaesthesia}. See also {clairvoyance, telepathy}. Abbrev.: {ESP}
extraterrestrial	0.
	syl	ex:tra+ter+res+tri:al
	pron	<2ekstr*ti1restri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or exist?!ing beyond the earth's atmosphere.
exterritorial	alt
	head	extraterritorial
	or	extraterritorial
	syl	ex+ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
extraterritorial	1.
	or	exterritorial
	syl	ex:tra+ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2ekstr*2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond the limits of a country's territory.
extraterritorial	2.
	or	exterritorial
	syl	ex:tra+ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2ekstr*2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing extraterritoriality.
extraterritorially	sub
	head	extraterritorial
	or	exterritorially
	syl	ex:tra+2ter+ri+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
exterritorially	sub
	head	extraterritorial
	or	extraterritorially
	syl	ex+ter+ri+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
extraterritoriality	1.
	syl	ex:tra+ter+ri+to+ri+al+i:ty
	pron	<2ekstr*2teri2tc:ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the privilege granted to some aliens, esp. diplomats, of being exempt from the jurisdiction of the state in which they reside.
extraterritoriality	2.
	syl	ex:tra+ter+ri+to+ri+al+i:ty
	pron	<2ekstr*2teri2tc:ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right or privilege of a state to exercise authority in certain circumstances beyond the limits of its territory.
extra time	0.
	syl	ex+tra time
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	an additional period played at the end of a match, to compensate for time lost through injury or (in certain circumstances) to allow the teams to achieve a conclusive result.
extrauterine	0.
	syl	ex:tra+u:ter+ine
	pron	<2ekstr*1ju:t*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or developing outside the cavity of the uterus.
extravagance	1.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gance
	pron	<ik1str@vig*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive outlay of money; wasteful spending.
extravagance	2.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gance
	pron	<ik1str@vig*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	immoderate or absurd speech or behaviour.
extravagant	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin extravag*_ans, from Latin #7extra -#7+ vag*_ar*_i to wander
extravagant	1.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gant
	pron	<ik1str@vig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	spending money excessively or immoderately.
extravagant	2.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gant
	pron	<ik1str@vig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	going beyond usual bounds; unrestrained.
	exam	1	extravagant praise.
extravagant	3.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gant
	pron	<ik1str@vig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	ostentatious; showy.
extravagant	4.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gant
	pron	<ik1str@vig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exorbitant in price; overpriced.
extravagantly	sub
	head	extravagant
	syl	ex+1trav:a+gant+ly
	pos	adv.
extravaganza	ety	C18: from Italian: #7extravagance 
extravaganza	1.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gan+za
	pron	<ik2str@v*1g@nz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborately staged and costumed light entertainment.
extravaganza	2.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gan+za
	pron	<ik2str@v*1g@nz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any lavish or fanciful display, literary or other composition, etc.
extravagate	ety	C17: from Latin extravag*_ar*_i; see #7extravagant 
extravagate	1.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gate
	pron	<ik1str@v*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to exceed normal limits or propriety.
extravagate	2.
	syl	ex+trav:a+gate
	pron	<ik1str@v*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to roam at will.
extravagation	sub
	head	extravagate
	syl	ex+2trav:a+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
extravasate	ety	C17: from Latin #7extra -#7+ v*_as vessel &- ex+@!trav@.a+#!sa+tion n.
extravasate	1.
	syl	ex+trav:a+sate
	pron	<ik1str@v*2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to cause (blood or lymph) to escape or (of blood or lymph) to escape into the surrounding tissues from their proper vessels.
extravasate	2.
	syl	ex+trav:a+sate
	pron	<ik1str@v*2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exude (molten material, such as lava) or (of molten material) to be exuded.
extravasate	3.
	syl	ex+trav:a+sate
	pron	<ik1str@v*2sAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the material extravasated.
extravascular	0.
	syl	ex:tra+vas+cu+lar
	pron	<2ekstr*1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated or occurring outside a lymph or blood vessel.
extravehicular	0.
	syl	ex:tra+ve:hic:u+lar
	pron	<2ekstr*vE1hikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or used outside a spacecraft, either in space or on the surface of the moon or another planet.
	exam	1	extravehicular activity.
extraversion	0.
	syl	ex:tra+ver+sion
	pron	<2ekstr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {extroversion}.
extraversive	sub
	head	extraversion
	syl	ex:tra+1ver+sive
	pos	adj.
extravert	0.
	syl	ex:tra+vert
	pron	<1ekstr*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {extrovert}.
Extremadura	0.
	syl	Ex+tre+ma+du+ra
	pron	<2AstrAma1Dura>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Estremadura}.
extreme	ety	C15: from Latin extr*_emus outermost, from exterus on the outside; see #7exterior 
extreme	1.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	adj.
	def	being of a high or of the highest degree or intensity.
	exam	1	extreme cold;
	exam	2	extreme difficulty.
extreme	2.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding what is usual or reasonable; immoderate.
	exam	1	extreme behaviour.
extreme	3.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	adj.
	def	very strict, rigid, or severe; drastic.
	exam	1	an extreme measure.
extreme	4.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	farthest or outermost in direction.
	exam	1	the extreme boundary.
extreme	5.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a { {continental climate}}.
extreme	6.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest or furthest degree (often in the phrases {in the extreme, go to extremes) }.
extreme	7.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	either of the two limits or ends of a scale or range of possibilities.
	exam	1	extremes of temperature.
extreme	8.a.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the first or last term of a series or a proportion.
extreme	8.b.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a maximum or minimum value of a function.
extreme	9.
	syl	ex+treme
	pron	<ik1strEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the subject or predicate of the conclusion of a syllogism.
extremeness	sub
	head	extreme
	syl	ex+1treme+ness
	pos	n.
extremely	1.
	syl	ex+treme+ly
	pron	<ik1strEmli>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the extreme; exceed?!ingly.
Usage	infl
	head	extremely
	syl	Usage.
	pos	adv.
very	infl
	head	extremely
	syl	very.
	pos	adv.
extremely high frequency	0.
	syl	ex+treme+ly high fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a radio frequency between 30000 and 300000 megahertz. Abbrev.: {EHF}
extreme unction	0.
	syl	ex+treme unc+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a sacrament in which a person who is seriously ill or dying is anointed by a priest with consecrated oil.
extremist	1.
	syl	ex+trem+ist
	pron	<ik1strEmist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours or resorts to immoderate, uncompromising, or fanatical methods or behaviour, esp. in being politically radical.
extremist	2.
	syl	ex+trem+ist
	pron	<ik1strEmist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by immoderate or excessive actions, opinions, etc.
extremism	sub
	head	extremist
	syl	ex+1trem+ism
	pos	n.
extremities	infl
	head	extremity
	syl	ex+trem+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
extremity	1.
	syl	ex+trem+i:ty
	pron	<ik1stremiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the farthest or outermost point or section; termination.
extremity	2.
	syl	ex+trem+i:ty
	pron	<ik1stremiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest or most intense degree.
extremity	3.
	syl	ex+trem+i:ty
	pron	<ik1stremiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an extreme condition or state, as of ad?!versity or disease.
extremity	4.
	syl	ex+trem+i:ty
	pron	<ik1stremiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a limb, such as a leg, arm, or wing, or the part of such a limb farthest from the trunk.
extremity	5.
	syl	ex+trem+i:ty
	pron	<ik1stremiti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a drastic or severe measure.
extricate	ety	C17: from Latin extr*_ic*_are to disentangle, from #7ex -%1#7+ tr*_icae trifles, vexations
extricate	1.
	syl	ex+tri+cate
	pron	<1ekstri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or free from complication, hindrance, or difficulty; disentangle.
extricate	2.
	syl	ex+tri+cate
	pron	<1ekstri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to free (a substance, gas, liquid, etc.) from chemical combination; liberate.
extricable	sub
	head	extricate
	syl	ex+tri+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
extrication	sub
	head	extricate
	syl	ex+tri+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
extrinsic	ety	C16: from Late Latin extrinsecus (adj.) outward, from Latin (adv.) from without, on the outward side, from exter outward+ secus alongside, related to sequ*_i to follow
extrinsic	1.
	syl	ex+trin+sic
	pron	<ek1strinsik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not contained or included within; extraneous.
extrinsic	2.
	syl	ex+trin+sic
	pron	<ek1strinsik>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating or acting from outside; external.
extrinsically	sub
	head	extrinsic
	syl	ex+1trin+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
extrorse	ety	C19: from Late Latin extrorsus in an outward direction, from Latin #7extra -#7+ versus turned towards
extrorsal	alt
	head	extrorse
	or	extrorse
	syl	ex+tror+sal
	pos	adj.
extrorse	0.
	or	extrorsal
	syl	ex+trorse
	pron	<ek1strc:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	turned or opening outwards or away from the axis.
	exam	1	extrorse anthers.
extroversion	ety	C17: from extro- (variant of #7extra -#7, contrasting with #7intro -)#7+ -version, from Latin vertere to turn
extraversion	alt
	head	extroversion
	or	extroversion
	syl	ex:tra+ver+sion
	pron	<2ekstr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
extroversion	1.
	or	extraversion
	syl	ex:tro+ver+sion
	pron	<2ekstr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the directing of one's interest outwards, esp. towards social contacts.
extroversion	2.
	or	extraversion
	syl	ex:tro+ver+sion
	pron	<2ekstr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a turning inside out of an organ or part.
extroversion	xref
	or	extraversion
	syl	ex:tro+ver+sion
	pron	<2ekstr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {introversion}.
extroversive	sub
	head	extroversion
	or	extraversive
	syl	ex:tro+1ver+sive
	pos	adj.
extraversive	sub
	head	extroversion
	or	extroversive
	syl	ex:tra+1ver+sive
	pos	adj.
extroversively	sub
	head	extroversion
	or	extraversively
	syl	ex:tro+1ver+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
extraversively	sub
	head	extroversion
	or	extroversively
	syl	ex:tra+1ver+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
extrovert	ety	C20: from extro- (variant of #7extra -#7, contrasting with #7intro -)#7+ -vert, from Latin vertere to turn
extravert	alt
	head	extrovert
	or	extrovert
	syl	ex:tra+vert
	pron	<1ekstr*2vR:t>
extrovert	1.
	or	extravert
	syl	ex:tro+vert
	pron	<1ekstr*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person concerned more with external reality than inner feelings.
extrovert	2.
	or	extravert
	syl	ex:tro+vert
	pron	<1ekstr*2vR:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or characterized by extroversion.
	exam	1	extrovert tendencies.
extrovert	xref
	or	extravert
	syl	ex:tro+vert
	pron	<1ekstr*2vR:t>
	qual	Psychol.
	def	Compare {introvert}.
extroverted	sub
	head	extrovert
	or	extraverted
	syl	ex:tro+2vert+ed
	pos	adj.
extraverted	sub
	head	extrovert
	or	extroverted
	syl	ex:tra+2vert+ed
	pos	adj.
extrude	ety	C16: from Latin extr*_udere to thrust out, from tr*_udere to push, thrust
extrude	1.
	syl	ex+trude
	pron	<ik1stru:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to squeeze or force out.
extrude	2.
	syl	ex+trude
	pron	<ik1stru:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (moulded sections of plastic, metal, etc.) by ejection under pressure from a suitably shaped nozzle or die.
extrude	3.
	syl	ex+trude
	pron	<ik1stru:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {protrude}.
extrusion	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin extr*_usi*_o, from extr*_udere to #7extrude  &- ex+#!tru+si@.ble adj.
extrusion	1.
	syl	ex+tru+sion
	pron	<ik1stru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of extruding.
extrusion	2.a.
	syl	ex+tru+sion
	pron	<ik1stru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of magma through volcano craters and cracks in the earth's crust, forming igneous rock.
extrusion	2.b.
	syl	ex+tru+sion
	pron	<ik1stru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any igneous rock formed in this way.
extrusive	1.
	syl	ex+tru+sive
	pron	<ik1stru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to extrude.
extrusive	2.
	syl	ex+tru+sive
	pron	<ik1stru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	formed from magma issuing from volcanoes or cracks@T in@T the@T earth's@T crust; @T volcanic. Compare @T { {intrusive@T} (sense 2)}.
exuberant	ety	C15: from Latin ex*_uber*_ans, from *_uber*_are to be fruitful, from *_uber fertile
exuberant	1.
	syl	ex:u+ber+ant
	pron	<ig1zju:b*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in vigour and high spirits; full of vitality.
exuberant	2.
	syl	ex:u+ber+ant
	pron	<ig1zju:b*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lavish or effusive; excessively elaborate.
	exam	1	exuberant compliments.
exuberant	3.
	syl	ex:u+ber+ant
	pron	<ig1zju:b*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing luxuriantly or in profusion.
exuberance	sub
	head	exuberant
	syl	ex:1u+ber+ance
	pos	n.
exuberantly	sub
	head	exuberant
	syl	ex:1u+ber+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
exuberate	ety	C15: from Latin ex*_uber*_are to be abundant; see #7exuberant 
exuberate	1.
	syl	ex:u+ber+ate
	pron	<ig1zju:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to be exuberant.
exuberate	2.
	syl	ex:u+ber+ate
	pron	<ig1zju:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to abound or grow in profusion.
exudation	1.
	syl	ex:u+da+tion
	pron	<2eksju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exuding or oozing out.
exudation	2.
	syl	ex:u+da+tion
	pron	<2eksju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ex@.u+date} (#!$eksj$u@!de$It). an exuded substance, such as sweat or cellular debris.
exudative	sub
	head	exudation
	syl	ex:u+da+tive
	pron	<ig1zju:d*tiv>
	pos	adj.
exude	ety	C16: from Latin exs*_ud*_are, from s*_ud*_are to sweat
exude	1.
	syl	ex+ude
	pron	<ig1zju:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release or be released through pores, incisions, etc., as sweat from the body or sap from trees.
exude	2.
	syl	ex+ude
	pron	<ig1zju:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make apparent by mood or behaviour.
	exam	1	he exuded confidence.
exult	ety	C16: from Latin exsult*_are to jump or leap for joy, from salt*_are to leap
exult	1.
	syl	ex+ult
	pron	<ig1z^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be joyful or jubilant, esp. because of triumph or success; rejoice.
exult	2.
	syl	ex+ult
	pron	<ig1z^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to triumph (over); show or take delight in the defeat or discomfiture (of).
exultation	sub
	head	exult
	syl	ex+ul+ta+tion
	pron	<2egz^l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
exultingly	sub
	head	exult
	syl	ex+1ult+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
exultant	0.
	syl	ex+ult+ant
	pron	<ig1z^lt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	elated or jubilant, esp. because of triumph or success.
exultantly	sub
	head	exultant
	syl	ex+1ult+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
exurbia	0.
	syl	ex+ur+bi:a
	pron	<eks1R:bi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the region outside the suburbs of a city, consisting of residential areas ({exurbs}) that are occupied predominantly by rich commuters ({exurbanites}) . Compare {stockbroker belt}. &- {ex+#!ur+ban}
exuviae	ety	C17: from Latin: something stripped off (the body), from exuere to strip off
exuviae	0.
	syl	ex:u+vi:ae
	pron	<ig1zju:vi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	layers of skin or cuticle shed by animals during ecdysis.
exuvial	sub
	head	exuviae
	syl	ex:1u+vi:al
	pos	adj.
exuviate	0.
	syl	ex:u+vi+ate
	pron	<ig1zju:vi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shed (a skin or similar outer covering).
exuviation	sub
	head	exuviate
	syl	ex:2u+vi:1a+tion
	pos	n.
ex voto	0.
	syl	ex vo:to
	pron	Latin. <eks1v*ut*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in accordance with a vow.
(ex-works	infl
	head	ex works
	syl	(ex-works
	pos	adv. adj.
ex works	0.
	syl	ex works
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	when prenominal) Brit.
	def	(of a price, value, etc.) excluding the cost of delivery from the factory and sometimes excluding the commission or profit of the distributor or retailer.
	exam	1	the price is @P#800295 500 ex works.
-ey	0.
	syl	-ey
	pos	suffix.
	def	variant of { {-y%1}} and { {-y%2}}.
eyas	ety	C15: mistaken division of earlier a nyas, from Old French niais nestling, from Latin n*_idus nest
eyas	0.
	syl	ey:as
	pron	<1I*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a nestling hawk or falcon, esp. one reared for training in falconry.
eye	ety	Old English *_eage; related to Old Norse auga, Old High German ouga, Sanskrit aksi 
eye	H1.1.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ of sight of animals, containing light-sensitive cells associated with nerve fibres, so that light entering the eye is converted to nervous impulses that reach the brain. In man and other vertebrates the iris controls the amount of light entering the eye and the lens focuses the light onto the retina. Related adjs.: {ocular, ophthalmic}.
eye	H1.2.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the ability to see; sense of vision.
	exam	1	weak eyes.
eye	H1.3.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	the visible external part of an eye, often including the area around it.
	exam	1	heavy-lidded eyes;
	exam	2	piercing eyes.
eye	H1.4.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a look, glance, expression, or gaze.
	exam	1	a stern eye.
eye	H1.5.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexually inviting or provocative look (esp. in the phrases {give (someone) the (glad) eye; make eyes at) }.
eye	H1.6.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	attention or observation (often in the phrases {catch someone's eye; keep an eye on; cast an eye over}) .
eye	H1.7.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	ability to recognize, judge, or appreciate.
	exam	1	an eye for antiques.
eye	H1.8.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	opinion, judgment, point of view, or authority.
	exam	1	in the eyes of the law.
eye	H1.9.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure or marking having the appearance of an eye, such as the bud on a twig or potato tuber or a spot on a butterfly wing.
eye	H1.10.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a small loop or hole, as at one end of a needle.
eye	H1.11.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a small area of low pressure and calm in the centre of a tornado.
eye	H1.12.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	See {electric eye}.
eye	H1.13.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {private eye}.
all eyes	14.
	head	eye
	syl	all eyes.
	qual	Informal.
	def	acutely vigilant or observant.
	exam	1	the children were all eyes.
(all) my eye	15.
	head	eye
	syl	(all) my eye.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rubbish; nonsense.
an eye for an eye	16.
	head	eye
	syl	an eye for an eye.
	def	retributive or vengeful justice; retaliation.
at	infl
	head	eye
	or	on (someone)
	syl	at
on (someone)	infl
	head	eye
	or	at
	syl	on (someone)
cut one's eye after	17.
	head	eye
	syl	cut one's eye after
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to look rudely at (a person) and then turn one's face away sharply while closing one's eyes: a gesture of contempt.
get one's eye in	18.
	head	eye
	syl	get one's eye in.
	qual	Chiefly sports.
	def	to become accustomed to the conditions, light, etc., with a consequent improvement in one's performance.
eye	H1.19.a.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	a modicum of perceptiveness.
	exam	1	anyone with half an eye can see she's in love.
eye	H1.19.b.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	continuing unobtrusive observation or awareness.
	exam	1	the dog had half an eye on the sheep.
have eyes for	20.
	head	eye
	syl	have eyes for.
	def	to be interested in.
	exam	1	she has eyes only for him.
in one's mind's eye	21.
	head	eye
	syl	in one's mind's eye.
	def	pictured within the mind; imagined or remembered vividly.
in the public eye	22.
	head	eye
	syl	in the public eye.
	def	exposed to public curiosity or publicity.
keep an eye open	23.
	head	eye
	or	out (for)
	syl	keep an eye open
	def	to watch with special attention (for).
keep one's eyes skinned	24.
	head	eye
	syl	keep one's eyes skinned.
	def	to watch vigilantly.
clap	infl
	head	eye
	or	set eyes on
	syl	clap
set eyes on	infl
	head	eye
	or	clap
	syl	set eyes on.
lay	25.
	head	eye
	syl	lay
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to see.
	exam	1	she had never laid eyes on him before.
look (someone) in the eye	26.
	head	eye
	syl	look (someone) in the eye.
	def	to look openly and without shame or embarrassment at.
make sheep's eyes (at)	27.
	head	eye
	syl	make sheep's eyes (at)
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to ogle amorously.
more than meets the eye	28.
	head	eye
	syl	more than meets the eye.
	def	hidden motives, meaning, or facts.
pick the eyes out (of)	29.
	head	eye
	syl	pick the eyes out (of).
	qual	Austral.
	def	to select the best parts or pieces (of).
see eye to eye (with)	30.
	head	eye
	syl	see eye to eye (with)
	def	to agree (with).
shut one's eyes to	31.
	head	eye
	or	turn a blind eye to
	syl	shut one's eyes to
	def	to overlook or ignore deliberately.
the eye of the wind	32.
	head	eye
	syl	the eye of the wind.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the direction from which the wind is blowing.
up to one's eyes (in)	33.
	head	eye
	syl	up to one's eyes (in)
	def	extremely busy (with).
with aeeye	34.
	head	eye
	syl	with a&eeye.
	def	in a&emanner.
	exam	1	he regards our success with a jealous eye.
eye	H1.35.a.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	regarding; with reference to.
	exam	1	with an eye to one's own interests.
eye	H1.35.b.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	with the intention or purpose of.
	exam	1	with an eye to reaching agreement.
with one's eyes open	36.
	head	eye
	syl	with one's eyes open.
	def	in the full knowledge of all relevant facts.
eye	H1.37.a.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	with great ease, esp. as a result of thorough familiarity.
	exam	1	I could drive home with my eyes shut.
eye	H1.37.b.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	without being aware of all the facts. {~} {eyes, eye+ing} {ey+ing, eyed}.
eye	H1.38.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	to look at carefully or warily.
eye	H1.39.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	to look at in a manner indicating sexual interest; ogle. {~} See also {eyes}.
eyeless	sub
	head	eye
	syl	eye+less
	pos	adj.
eyelike	sub
	head	eye
	syl	eye+2like
	pos	adj.
eye	H2.0.
	syl	eye
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {nye}.
eyeball	1.
	syl	eye+ball
	pron	<1I2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire ball-shaped part of the eye.
eyeball to eyeball	2.
	head	eyeball
	syl	eyeball to eyeball.
	def	in close confrontation.
eyebath	0.
	syl	eye+bath
	pron	<1I2ba:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a small vessel with a rim shaped to fit round the eye, used for applying medicated or cleansing solutions to the eyeball.
eyeblack	0.
	syl	eye+black
	pron	<1I2bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mascara}.
eyebolt	0.
	syl	eye+bolt
	pron	<1I2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a threaded bolt, the head of which is formed into a ring or eye for lifting, pulling, or securing.
eyebright	0.
	syl	eye+bright
	pron	<1I2brIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any scrophulariaceous annual plant of the genus esp. having small white-and-purple two-lipped flowers: formerly used in the treatment of eye disorders. Also called: {euphrasy}.
eyebrow	1.
	syl	eye+brow
	pron	<1I2brau>
	pos	n.
	def	the transverse bony ridge over each eye.
eyebrow	2.
	syl	eye+brow
	pron	<1I2brau>
	pos	n.
	def	the arch of hair that covers this ridge.
eye-catching	0.
	syl	eye-catch:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to attract attention; striking.
eye-catcher	sub
	head	eye-catching
	syl	eye-2catch:er
	pos	n.
eyecup	0.
	syl	eye+cup
	pron	<1I2k^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for an {eyebath}.
eyed	0.a.
	syl	eyed
	pron	<Id>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an eye or eyes (as specified).
eyed	0.b.
	syl	eyed
	pron	<Id>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	one-eyed;
	exam	2	brown-eyed.
eyeful	1.
	syl	eye+ful
	pron	<1I2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a view, glance, or gaze.
	exam	1	he got an eyeful of the secret before they blindfolded him.
eyeful	2.
	syl	eye+ful
	pron	<1I2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very beautiful or attractive sight, esp. a woman.
eyeglass	1.
	syl	eye+glass
	pron	<1I2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens for aiding or correcting defective vision, esp. a monocle.
eyeglass	2.
	syl	eye+glass
	pron	<1I2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {eyepiece} or {eyebath}.
eyeglasses	0.
	syl	eye+glass:es
	pron	<1I2gla:siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {spectacles}.
eyehole	1.
	syl	eye+hole
	pron	<1I2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole through which something, such as a rope, hook, or bar, is passed.
eyehole	2.
	syl	eye+hole
	pron	<1I2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the cavity that contains the eyeball; eye socket.
eyehole	3.
	syl	eye+hole
	pron	<1I2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {peephole}.
eyehook	0.
	syl	eye+hook
	pron	<1I2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a hook attached to a ring at the extremity of a rope or chain.
eyelash	1.
	syl	eye+lash
	pron	<1I2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the short curved hairs that grow from the edge of the eyelids.
eyelash	2.
	syl	eye+lash
	pron	<1I2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a row or fringe of these hairs.
eyelet	ety	C14: from Old French oillet, literally: a little eye, from oill eye, from Latin oculus eye; see #7eye 
eyelet	1.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hole for a lace or cord to be passed through or for a hook to be inserted into.
eyelet	2.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal ring or tube with flared ends bent back, reinforcing an eyehole in fabric.
eyelet	3.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a chink or small opening, such as a peephole in a wall.
eyelet	4.a.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hole with finely stitched edges, forming part of an ornamental pattern.
eyelet	4.b.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eyelet embroidery}. a piece of embroidery decorated with such work.
eyelet	5.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric decorated with such work produced by machine.
eyelet	6.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small eye or eyelike marking.
eyelet	7.
	syl	eye+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with an eyelet or eyelets.
eyeleteer	0.
	syl	eye+let+eer
	pron	<2Ili1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bodkin or other pointed tool for making eyelet holes.
eyelid	1.
	syl	eye+lid
	pron	<1I2lid>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two muscular folds of skin that can be moved to cover the exposed portion of the eyeball.
eyelid	2.
	syl	eye+lid
	pron	<1I2lid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clamshell}. a set of movable parts at the rear of a jet engine that redirect the exhaust flow to assist braking during landing.
eyeliner	0.
	syl	eye+lin:er
	pron	<1I2lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic used to outline the eyes.
eye of day	0.
	syl	eye of day
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the sun.
eye-opener	1.
	syl	eye-o:pen:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something startling or revealing.
eye-opener	2.
	syl	eye-o:pen:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	an alcoholic drink taken early in the morning.
eyepiece	0.
	syl	eye+piece
	pron	<1I2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the lens or combination of lenses in an optical instrument nearest the eye of the observer.
eye rhyme	0.
	syl	eye rhyme
	pos	n.
	def	a rhyme involving words that are similar in spelling but not in sound, such as and
eyes	0.
	syl	eyes
	pron	<Iz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part of the bows of a ship that are furthest forward at the level of the main deck.
eyes front	1.
	syl	eyes front
	pos	interj.
	qual	Military.
	def	a command to troops to look ahead.
eyes front	2.
	syl	eyes front
	pos	interj.
	def	a demand for attention.
eyeshade	0.
	syl	eye+shade
	pron	<1I2SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an opaque or tinted translucent visor, worn on the head like a cap to protect the eyes from glare.
eye shadow	0.
	syl	eye shad+ow
	pos	n.
	def	a coloured cosmetic put around the eyes so as to enhance their colour or shape.
eyeshot	0.
	syl	eye+shot
	pron	<1I2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	range of vision; view.
eyesight	0.
	syl	eye+sight
	pron	<1I2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to see; faculty of sight.
eyes left	0.
	syl	eyes left
	pos	interj.
	qual	Military.
	def	a command to troops to look left, esp. as a salute when marching.
eye socket	0.
	syl	eye sock+et
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for { {orbit} (sense 3)}.
eyesore	0.
	syl	eye+sore
	pron	<1I2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	something very ugly.
eye splice	0.
	syl	eye splice
	pos	n.
	def	an eye formed in a rope by splicing the end into its standing part.
eyespot	1.
	syl	eye+spot
	pron	<1I2spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small area of light-sensitive pigment in some protozoans and algae and in other simple organisms.
eyespot	2.
	syl	eye+spot
	pron	<1I2spot>
	pos	n.
	def	an eyelike marking, as on the wings of certain butterflies.
eyes right	0.
	syl	eyes right
	pos	interj.
	qual	Military.
	def	a command to troops to look right, esp. as a salute when marching.
eyestalk	0.
	syl	eye+stalk
	pron	<1I2stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable stalk bearing a compound eye at its tip: occurs in crustaceans and some molluscs.
eyestrain	0.
	syl	eye+strain
	pron	<1I2strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	fatigue or irritation of the eyes, result?!ing from excessive use, as from prolonged reading of small print, or uncorrected defects of vision.
Eyetie	ety	C20: based on a jocular mispronunciation of Italian 
Eyetie	0.
	syl	Eye+tie
	pron	<1ItI>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Brit. slang, offensive.
	def	Italian.
eyeteeth	infl
	head	eyetooth
	syl	eye+teeth.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eyetooth	1.
	syl	eye+tooth
	pron	<1I2tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two canine teeth in the upper jaw.
give one's eyeteeth for	2.
	head	eyetooth
	syl	give one's eyeteeth for.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go to any lengths to achieve or obtain (something).
	exam	1	I'd give my eyeteeth for a radio as good as that.
eyewash	1.
	syl	eye+wash
	pron	<1I2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild solution for applying to the eyes for relief of irritation, etc.
eyewash	2.
	syl	eye+wash
	pron	<1I2woS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
eyewitness	0.a.
	syl	eye+wit:ness
	pron	<1I2witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person present at an event who can describe what happened.
eyewitness	0.b.
	syl	eye+wit:ness
	pron	<1I2witnis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an eye?!witness account.
eyot	ety	variant of #7ait 
eyot	0.
	syl	eyot
	pron	<It>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., obsolete except in placenames.
	def	island.
eyra	ety	from American Spanish, from Tupi eirara 
eyra	0.
	syl	ey:ra
	pron	<1e*r*>, <1I*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown variety of the jaguarondi.
eyre	ety	C13: from Old French erre journey, from errer to travel, from Latin err*_are to wander
eyre	1.
	syl	eyre
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	any of the circuit courts held in each shire from 1176 until the late 13th century.
justices in eyre	2.
	head	eyre
	syl	justices in eyre.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	the justices travelling on circuit and presiding over such courts.
Eyre	ety	C19: named after E. J. Eyre (1815-1901), English explorer, who discovered it
Lake	infl
	head	Eyre
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Eyre	0.
	syl	Eyre
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow salt lake in NE central South Australia, about 10 m (35 ft.) below sea level. Area: 9600 sq. km (3700 sq. miles).
Eyre Peninsula	0.
	syl	Eyre Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of South Australia, between the Great Australian Bight and Spencer Gulf.
eyrie	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin airea, from Latin *_area open field, hence nest
aerie	alt
	head	eyrie
	or	eyrie
	syl	aer:ie
	pos	n.
eyrie	1.
	or	aerie
	syl	ey+rie
	pron	<1i*ri>, <1e*ri>, <1I*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the nest of an eagle or other bird of prey, built in a high inaccessible place.
eyrie	2.
	or	aerie
	syl	ey+rie
	pron	<1i*ri>, <1e*ri>, <1I*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the brood of a bird of prey, esp. an eagle.
eyrie	3.
	or	aerie
	syl	ey+rie
	pron	<1i*ri>, <1e*ri>, <1I*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any high isolated position or place.
eyrir	ety	Old Norse: ounce (of silver), money; related to Latin aureus golden
aurar	infl
	head	eyrir
	syl	au:rar
	pron	<1cira:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
eyrir	0.
	syl	ey+rir
	pron	<1Ari*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Icelandic monetary unit worth one hundredth of a krona.
Hans Jurgen	infl
	head	Eysenck
	syl	Hans J*"ur:gen
	pron	<h@nz> <1jR:g*n>
	pos	n.
Eysenck	0.
	syl	Ey:senck
	pron	<1IzeGk>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, British psychologist, born in Germany, who developed a dimensional theory of personality that stressed the influence of heredity.
Ezr	alt
	head	Ez
	or	Ez
	syl	Ezr.
Ez	0.
	or	Ezr
	syl	Ez.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Ezra.
Ezek	0.
	syl	Ezek.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Ezekiel.
Ezekiel	1.
	syl	E:ze:ki:el
	pron	<i1zEki*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century #7b.c., exiled to Babylon in 597 #7b.c.
Ezekiel	2.
	syl	E:ze:ki:el
	pron	<i1zEki*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles, which describe the downfall of Judah and Jerusalem and their subsequent restoration. Douay spelling: {E@.ze@.chi@.el}.
Ezra	1.
	syl	Ez:ra
	pron	<1ezr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Jewish priest of the 5th century #7b.c., who was sent from Babylon by the Persian king Artaxerxes I to reconstitute observance of the Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem after the captivity.
Ezra	2.
	syl	Ez:ra
	pron	<1ezr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book recount?!ing his efforts to perform this task. ********************************************************************** captivity.
Ezra	3.
	syl	Ez:ra
	pron	<1ezr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book recount?!ing his efforts to perform this task. **********************************************************************
F	alt
	head	f
	or	f
	syl	F
	pron	<ef>
	pos	n.
f's	infl
	head	f
	syl	f's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
F's	infl
	head	f
	or	Fs
	syl	F's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fs	infl
	head	f
	or	F's
	syl	Fs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
f	1.
	or	F
	syl	f
	pron	<ef>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth letter and fourth consonant of the modern English alphabet.
f	2.
	or	F
	syl	f
	pron	<ef>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless labio-dental fricative, as in
f	ety	from Dutch: florin
f	1.
	syl	f
	qual	symbol for:; Music.
	def	forte: an instruction to play loudly.
f	2.
	syl	f
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	frequency.
f	3.
	syl	f
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in the Netherlands
	def	guilder.
f	4.
	syl	f
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	function (of).
f	5.
	syl	f
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	femto-.
f	infl
	or	f
	syl	f/
f	infl
	or	f
	syl	f:
f	0.
	syl	f
	qual	symbol for
	def	f number.
F	alt
	head	f
	or	f
	syl	F.
f	1.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	female.
f	2.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	feminine.
f	3.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Metallurgy.
	def	fine.
f	4.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	filly.
ff	infl
	head	f
	or	FF
	syl	ff.
	mod	pl.
FF	infl
	head	f
	or	ff
	syl	FF.
	mod	pl.
f	5.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	folio.
ff	infl
	head	f
	syl	ff.
	mod	pl.
f	6.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	following (page).
f	7.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	franc(s).
f	8.
	or	F
	syl	f.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Sport.
	def	foul.
F	1.a.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 349.23 hertz ({F above middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the fourth note of the scale of C major.
F	2.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Fahrenheit.
F	3.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Fellow.
F	4.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	fluorine.
F	5.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Helmholtz function.
F	6.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	force.
F	7.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:
	def	farad(s).
F	8.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:; Genetics.
	def	a generation of filial offspring, F\1 being the first generation of offspring, F\2 being the second generation, etc. {~}
F	9.
	syl	F
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	France.
F-	0.
	syl	F-
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	of U.S. military aircraft
	def	fighter.
	exam	1	F-106.
fa	ety	C14: see #7gamut 
fah	alt
	head	fa
	or	fa
	syl	fah
	pron	<fa:>
fa	1.
	or	fah
	syl	fa
	pron	<fa:>
	qual	Music.
	usage	in the fixed system of solmization
	def	the note F.
fa	2.
	or	fah
	syl	fa
	pron	<fa:>
	qual	Music.
	usage	in tonic sol-fa
	def	the fourth degree of any major scale; subdominant.
FA	1.
	syl	FA
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	field artillery.
FA	2.
	syl	FA
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Football Association. See also {FA Cup}.
FA	alt
	head	fa
	or	fa
	syl	F.A.
fa	1.
	or	FA
	syl	f.a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	freight agent.
fa	2.
	or	FA
	syl	f.a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fanny adams.
fab	0.
	syl	fab
	pron	<f@b>
	pos	adj. interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {fabulous}: an expression of approval or enthusiasm.
fabaceous	ety	C18: from Late Latin fab*_aceus of beans, from Latin faba bean
fabaceous	0.
	syl	fa+ba+ceous
	pron	<f*1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common term for {legumi?!nous}.
Peter Carl	infl
	head	Faberg'e
	syl	Pe:ter Carl.
	pos	n.
Faberg'e	0.
	syl	Fa:ber:g*'e
	pron	<1f@b*2ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	1846-1920, Russian gold?!smith, known for the golden Easter eggs and other ornate and fanciful objects that he created for the Russian and other royal families.
Fabian	ety	C19: from Latin Fabi*_anus of Fabius
Fabian	1.
	syl	Fa+bi:an
	pron	<1fAbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the delaying tactics of Q. Fabius Maximus; cautious; circumspect.
Fabian	2.
	syl	Fa+bi:an
	pron	<1fAbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of or sympathizer with the Fabian Society.
Fabianism	0.
	syl	Fa+bi+an+ism
	pron	<1fAbi*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the beliefs, principles, or practices of the Fabian Society. &- {#!Fa+bi+an+ist}
Fabian Society	0.
	syl	Fa+bi:an So+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an association of British socialists advocating the establishment of democratic socialism by gradual reforms within the law: founded in 1884.
Fabius Maximus	0.
	syl	Fa:bi:us Max:i:mus
	pron	<1fAbi*s> <1m@ksim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name called (the delayer). died 203 #7b.c., Roman general and statesman. As commander of the Roman army during the Second Punic War, he withstood Hannibal by his strategy of harassing the Carthaginians while avoiding a pitched battle.
fable	ety	C13: from Latin f*_abula story, narrative, from f*_ar*_i to speak, say
fable	1.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short moral story, esp. one with animals as characters.
fable	2.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a false, fictitious, or improbable account; fiction or lie.
fable	3.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a story or legend about supernatural or mythical characters or events.
fable	4.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	legends or myths collectively.
fable	5.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the plot of a play or of an epic or dramatic poem.
fable	6.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to relate or tell (fables).
fable	7.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak untruthfully; tell lies.
fable	8.
	syl	fa+ble
	pron	<1fAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to talk about or describe in the manner of a fable.
	exam	1	ghosts are fabled to appear at midnight.
fabler	sub
	head	fable
	syl	fa+bler
	pos	n.
fabled	1.
	syl	fa+bled
	pron	<1fAbLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	made famous in fable.
fabled	2.
	syl	fa+bled
	pron	<1fAbLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	fictitious.
fabliau	ety	C19: from French: a little tale, from fable tale
fabliaux	infl
	head	fabliau
	syl	fab+li:aux
	pron	<1f@bli2*uz>, French <fabli1o>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fabliau	0.
	syl	fab+li:au
	pron	<1f@bli2*u>, French <fabli1o>, French <fabli1o>
	pos	n.
	def	a comic usually ribald verse tale, of a kind popular in France in the 12th and 13th centuries.
Jean Henri	infl
	head	Fabre
	syl	Jean Hen:ri
	pron	<Z?~a> <?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Fabre	0.
	syl	Fa:bre
	pron	French <1fabr>
	pos	n.
	def	1823-1915, French entomologist; author of many works on insect life, remarkable for their vivid and minute observation, esp. (1879-1907). Nobel prize for literature 1910.
fabric	ety	C15: from Latin fabrica workshop, from faber craftsman
fabric	1.
	syl	fab+ric
	pron	<1f@brik>
	pos	n.
	def	any cloth made from yarn or fibres by weaving, knitting, felting, etc.
fabric	2.
	syl	fab+ric
	pron	<1f@brik>
	pos	n.
	def	the texture of a cloth.
fabric	3.
	syl	fab+ric
	pron	<1f@brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure or framework.
	exam	1	the fabric of society.
fabric	4.
	syl	fab+ric
	pron	<1f@brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a style or method of construction.
fabric	5.
	syl	fab+ric
	pron	<1f@brik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a building.
fabric	6.
	syl	fab+ric
	pron	<1f@brik>
	pos	n.
	def	the texture, arrangement, and orientation of the constituents of a rock.
fabricant	0.
	syl	fab+ri+cant
	pron	<1f@brik*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a manufacturer.
fabricate	ety	C15: from Latin fabric*_are to build, make, from fabrica workshop; see #7fabric  &- @!fab+ri+#!ca+tion n. &- #!fab+ri+ca+tive adj.
fabricate	1.
	syl	fab+ri+cate
	pron	<1f@bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, build, or construct.
fabricate	2.
	syl	fab+ri+cate
	pron	<1f@bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise, invent, or concoct (a story, lie, etc.).
fabricate	3.
	syl	fab+ri+cate
	pron	<1f@bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fake or forge.
fabricator	sub
	head	fabricate
	syl	fab+ri+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
Fabrikoid	0.
	syl	Fab+ri+koid
	pron	<1f@bri2kcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a waterproof fabric made of cloth coated with pyroxylin.
fabulist	1.
	syl	fab:u+list
	pron	<1f@bjulist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who invents or recounts fables.
fabulist	2.
	syl	fab:u+list
	pron	<1f@bjulist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lies or falsifies.
fabulous	ety	C15: from Latin f*_abul*_osus celebrated in fable, from f*_abula #7fable 
fabulous	1.
	syl	fab:u+lous
	pron	<1f@bjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost unbelievable; astounding; legendary.
	exam	1	fabulous wealth.
fabulous	2.
	syl	fab:u+lous
	pron	<1f@bjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely good.
	exam	1	a fabulous time at the party.
fabulous	3.
	syl	fab:u+lous
	pron	<1f@bjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or based upon fable.
	exam	1	a fabulous beast.
fabulously	sub
	head	fabulous
	syl	fab:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
fabulousness	sub
	head	fabulous
	syl	fab:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
fac	1.
	syl	fac.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	facsimile.
fac	2.
	syl	fac.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	factor.
fac	3.
	syl	fac.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	factory.
facade	ety	C17: from French, from Italian facciata, from faccia #7face 
facade	alt
	or	facade
	syl	fa+cade
	pron	<f*1sa:d>, <f@->
	pos	n.
facade	1.
	or	facade
	syl	fa+*,cade
	pron	<f*1sa:d>, <f@->
	pos	n.
	def	the face of a building, esp. the main front.
facade	2.
	or	facade
	syl	fa+*,cade
	pron	<f*1sa:d>, <f@->
	pos	n.
	def	a front or outer appearance, esp. a deceptive one.
face	ety	C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin facia (unattested), from Latin faci*_es form, related to facere to make
face	1.a.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the front of the head from the forehead to the lower jaw; visage.
face	1.b.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	face flannel;
	exam	2	face cream.
face	2.a.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the expression of the countenance; look.
	exam	1	a sad face.
face	2.b.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a distorted expression, esp. to indicate disgust; grimace.
	exam	1	she made a face.
face	3.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	make-up (esp. in the phrase {put one's face on}.)
face	4.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	outward appearance.
	exam	1	the face of the countryside is changing.
face	5.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	appearance or pretence (esp. in the phrases {put a bold, good, bad}, etc., {face on) }.
face	6.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	worth in the eyes of others; dignity (esp. in the phrases {lose} or {save face}) .
face	7.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	impudence or effrontery.
face	8.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the main side of an object, building, etc., or the front.
	exam	1	the face of a palace;
	exam	2	a cliff face.
face	9.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the marked surface of an instrument, esp. the dial of a timepiece.
face	10.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the functional or working side of an object, as of a tool or playing card.
face	11.a.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the exposed area of a mine from which coal, ore, etc., may be mined.
face	11.b.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	face worker.
face	12.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the uppermost part or surface.
	exam	1	the face of the earth.
face	13.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {side}. any one of the plane surfaces of a crystal or other solid figure.
face	14.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the surfaces of a coin, esp. the one that bears the head of a ruler.
face	15.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {typeface}.
face	15.a.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the printing surface of any type character.
face	15.b.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the style, the design, or sometimes the size of the character on the type.
face	15.c.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the print made from the type.
face	16.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical, aeronautics.
	def	the aft or near side of a propeller blade.
face to face	17.
	head	face
	syl	face to face.
	def	in confrontation.
fly in the face of	18.
	head	face
	syl	fly in the face of.
	def	to act in defiance of.
in one's face	19.
	head	face
	syl	in one's face.
	def	directly opposite or against one.
in (the) face of	20.
	head	face
	syl	in (the) face of.
	def	despite.
look (someone) in the face	21.
	head	face
	syl	look (someone) in the face.
	def	look directly at a person without fear or shame.
on the face of it	22.
	head	face
	syl	on the face of it.
	def	to all appearances.
set one's face against	23.
	head	face
	syl	set one's face against.
	def	to oppose with determination.
show one's face	24.
	head	face
	syl	show one's face.
	def	to make an appearance.
to someone's face	25.
	head	face
	syl	to someone's face.
	def	in someone's presence; directly and openly.
	exam	1	I told him the truth to his face.
face	26.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to, towards, or on
	def	to look or be situated or placed (in a specified direction).
	exam	1	the house faces on the square.
face	27.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be opposite.
	exam	1	facing page 9.
face	28.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to meet or be confronted by.
	exam	1	in his work he faces many problems.
face	29.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a surface of a different material.
	exam	1	the cuffs were faced with velvet.
face	30.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress the surface of (stone or other material).
face	31.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (a card) with the face uppermost.
face	32.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military, chiefly U.S.
	def	to order (a formation) to turn in a certain direction or (of a formation) to turn as required.
	exam	1	right face&!
face	33.a.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the referee
	def	to drop (the puck) between two opposing players, as when starting or restarting play. See also {face-off}.
face	33.b.
	syl	face
	pron	<fAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to start or restart play in this manner.
face the music	34.
	head	face
	syl	face the music.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to confront the consequences of one's actions. {~} See also {face out, face up to}.
faceable	sub
	head	face
	syl	face+a:ble
	pos	adj.
face-ache	1.
	syl	face-ache
	pos	n.
	def	neuralgia.
face-ache	2.
	syl	face-ache
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an ugly or miserable-looking person.
facebar	0.
	syl	face+bar
	pron	<1fAs2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler stretches the skin on his opponent's face backwards.
face card	0.
	syl	face card
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {court card}.
face-centred	0.
	syl	face-cen:tred
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having a lattice point at the centre of each face of each unit cell as well as at the corners. Compare {body-centred}.
face cloth	0.
	syl	face cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a flannel used to wash the face and hands.
face-harden	0.
	syl	face-hard:en
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harden the surface of (steel or iron) by the addition of carbon at high temperature.
faceless	1.
	syl	face+less
	pron	<1fAslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a face.
faceless	2.
	syl	face+less
	pron	<1fAslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without identity; anonymous.
facelessness	sub
	head	faceless
	syl	face+less+ness
	pos	n.
face-lift	1.
	syl	face-lift
	pos	n.
	def	cosmetic surgery for tightening sagging skin and smoothing unwanted wrinkles on the face.
face-lift	2.
	syl	face-lift
	pos	n.
	def	any improvement or renovation, as of a building, etc.
face-off	1.
	syl	face-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey, etc.
	def	the method of starting a game, in which the referee drops the puck, etc. between two opposing players.
face off	infl
	head	face-off
	syl	face off.
	pos	adv.
face-off	2.
	syl	face-off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Ice hockey, etc.
	def	to start play by (a face-off).
face out	1.
	syl	face out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endure (trouble).
face out	2.
	syl	face out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defy or act boldly in spite of (criticism, blame, etc.).
face out	3.
	syl	face out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also : {face down}. to cause to concede by a bold stare.
face pack	0.
	syl	face pack
	pos	n.
	def	a cream treatment that cleanses and tones the skin.
faceplate	1.
	syl	face+plate
	pron	<1fAs2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a perforated circular metal plate, attached to the headstock of a lathe, on which a workpiece can be mounted.
faceplate	2.
	syl	face+plate
	pron	<1fAs2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {surface plate}. a flat rigid plate used to check the the flatness and squareness of the faces of a component.
face powder	0.
	syl	face pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a flesh-tinted cosmetic powder worn to make the face look less shiny, softer, etc.
facer	1.
	syl	fac+er
	pron	<1fAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that faces.
facer	2.
	syl	fac+er
	pron	<1fAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lathe tool used to turn a face perpendicular to the axis of rotation.
facer	3.
	syl	fac+er
	pron	<1fAs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a difficulty or problem.
face-saving	0.
	syl	face-sav:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	maintaining dignity or prestige.
facet	ety	C17: from French facette a little #7face 
facet	1.
	syl	fac+et
	pron	<1f@sit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the surfaces of a cut gemstone.
facet	2.
	syl	fac+et
	pron	<1f@sit>
	pos	n.
	def	an aspect or phase, as of a subject or personality.
facet	3.
	syl	fac+et
	pron	<1f@sit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the raised surface between the flutes of a column.
facet	4.
	syl	fac+et
	pron	<1f@sit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the lenses that make up the compound eye of an insect or other arthropod.
facet	5.
	syl	fac+et
	pron	<1f@sit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small smooth area on a hard surface, as on a bone.
facets	infl
	head	facet
	or	facets
	syl	fac+ets
	pos	vb.
faceting	infl
	head	facet
	or	facetting
	syl	fac+et+ing
	pos	vb.
faceted	infl
	head	facet
	or	facetted
	syl	fac+et+ed
	pos	vb.
facetting	infl
	head	facet
	or	faceting
	syl	fac+et+ting
	pos	vb.
facetted	infl
	head	facet
	or	faceted
	syl	fac+et+ted.
	pos	vb.
facet	6.
	syl	fac+et
	pron	<1f@sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut facets in (a gemstone).
facetiae	ety	C17: from Latin: jests, plural of fac*_etia witticism, from fac*_etus elegant
facetiae	1.
	syl	fa+ce:ti:ae
	pron	<f*1sESi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	humorous or witty sayings.
facetiae	2.
	syl	fa+ce:ti:ae
	pron	<f*1sESi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	obscene or coarsely witty books.
facetious	ety	C16: from Old French facetieux, from facetie witty saying; see #7facetiae 
facetious	1.
	syl	fa+ce:tious
	pron	<f*1sES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by levity of attitude and love of joking.
	exam	1	a facetious person.
facetious	2.
	syl	fa+ce:tious
	pron	<f*1sES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	jocular or amusing, esp. at inappropriate times.
	exam	1	facetious remarks.
facetiously	sub
	head	facetious
	syl	fa+1ce:tious+ly
	pos	adv.
facetiousness	sub
	head	facetious
	syl	fa+1ce:tious+ness
	pos	n.
face up to	0.
	syl	face up to
	pos	vb. adv. +; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to accept (an unpleasant fact, reality, etc.).
face validity	0.
	syl	face va+lid+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the extent to which a psychological test appears to measure what it is intended to measure.
face value	1.
	syl	face val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the value written or stamped on the face of a commercial paper or coin.
face value	2.
	syl	face val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	apparent worth or value, as opposed to real worth.
facia	0.
	syl	fa+ci:a
	pron	<1fASi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fascia}.
facial	sub
	head	facia
	syl	fa+ci:al
	pos	adj.
facial	1.
	syl	fa+cial
	pron	<1fAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the face.
facial	2.
	syl	fa+cial
	pron	<1fAS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a beauty treatment for the face, involving cleansing, massage, and cosmetic packs.
facially	sub
	head	facial
	syl	fa+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
facial angle	0.
	syl	fa+cial an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	the angle formed between a line from the base of the nose to the opening of the ear and a line from the base of the nose to the most prominent part of the forehead: often used in comparative anthropology.
facial index	0.
	syl	fa+cial in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the length of the face to the width of the face multiplied by 100: often used in comparative anthropology. Compare {cranial index}.
facial nerve	0.
	syl	fa+cial nerve
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh cranial nerve, supplying the muscles controlling facial expression, glands of the palate and nose, and the taste buds in the anterior two-thirds of the tongue.
-facient	ety	from Latin facient-, faci*_ens, present participle of facere to do
-facient	0.
	syl	-fa:cient
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and nouns.
	def	indicating a state or quality.
	exam	1	absorbefacient;
	exam	2	rubefacient.
facies	ety	C17: from Latin: appearance, #7face 
facies	infl
	syl	fa+ci:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
facies	1.
	syl	fa+ci:es
	pron	<1fASi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	the general form and appearance of an individual or a group of plants or animals.
facies	2.
	syl	fa+ci:es
	pron	<1fASi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristics of a rock or series of rocks reflecting their appearance, composition, and conditions of formation.
facies	3.
	syl	fa+ci:es
	pron	<1fASi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the general facial expression of a patient, esp. when typical of a specific disease or disorder.
facile	ety	C15: from Latin facilis easy, from facere to do
facile	1.
	syl	fac+ile
	pron	<1f@sIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to perform or achieve.
facile	2.
	syl	fac+ile
	pron	<1f@sIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	working or moving easily or smoothly.
facile	3.
	syl	fac+ile
	pron	<1f@sIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	without depth; superficial.
	exam	1	a facile solution.
facile	4.
	syl	fac+ile
	pron	<1f@sIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	relaxed in manner; easygoing.
facilely	sub
	head	facile
	syl	fac+ile+ly
	pos	adv.
facileness	sub
	head	facile
	syl	fac+ile+ness
	pos	n.
facile princeps	ety	literally: easily first
facile princeps	0.
	syl	fac+ile prin+ceps
	pron	Latin. <1f@sili> <1prinseps>
	pos	n.
	def	an obvious leader.
facilitate	0.
	syl	fa+cil:i+tate
	pron	<f*1sili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make easier; assist the progress of.
facilitative	sub
	head	facilitate
	syl	fa+1cil:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
facilitator	sub
	head	facilitate
	syl	fa+1cil:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
facilitation	1.
	syl	fa+cil:i+ta+tion
	pron	<f*2sili1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of facilitating.
facilitation	2.
	syl	fa+cil:i+ta+tion
	pron	<f*2sili1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the increased ease of transmission of impulses in a nerve fibre, caused by prior excitation.
facility	ety	C15: from Latin facilit*_as, from facilis easy; see #7facile 
facilities	infl
	head	facility
	syl	fa+cil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
facility	1.
	syl	fa+cil+i:ty
	pron	<f*1siliti>
	pos	n.
	def	ease of action or performance; freedom from difficulty.
facility	2.
	syl	fa+cil+i:ty
	pron	<f*1siliti>
	pos	n.
	def	ready skill or ease deriving from practice or familiarity.
facility	3.
	syl	fa+cil+i:ty
	pron	<f*1siliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the means or equipment facilitating the performance of an action.
facility	4.
	syl	fa+cil+i:ty
	pron	<f*1siliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	easy-going disposition.
facility	5.
	syl	fa+cil+i:ty
	pron	<f*1siliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an organization or building offering supporting capability.
facility	6.
	syl	fa+cil+i:ty
	pron	<f*1siliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a euphemistic word for {lavatory}.
facing	1.
	syl	fac+ing
	pron	<1fAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material used esp. to conceal the seam of a garment and prevent fraying.
facing	2.
	syl	fac+ing
	pron	<1fAsiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a piece of additional cloth, esp. in a different colour, the collar, cuffs, etc., of the jacket of a military uniform.
facing	3.
	syl	fac+ing
	pron	<1fAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an outer layer or coat of material applied to the surface of a wall.
facsimile	ety	C17: from Latin fac simile&! make something like it&!, from facere to make+ similis similar, like
facsimile	1.a.
	syl	fac+sim:i+le
	pron	<f@k1simili>
	pos	n.
	def	an exact copy or reproduction.
facsimile	1.b.
	syl	fac+sim:i+le
	pron	<f@k1simili>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a facsimile publication.
facsimile	2.
	syl	fac+sim:i+le
	pron	<f@k1simili>
	pos	n.
	def	a telegraphic system in which a written, printed, or pictorial document is scanned photoelectrically, the resulting signals being transmitted and reproduced photographically after reception.
facsimile	3.
	syl	fac+sim:i+le
	pron	<f@k1simili>
	pos	n.
	def	an image produced by this means. {~} {+les, +le+ing, +led}.
facsimile	4.
	syl	fac+sim:i+le
	pron	<f@k1simili>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an exact copy of.
fact	ety	C16: from Latin factum something done, from factus made, from facere to make
fact	1.
	syl	fact
	pron	<f@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or thing known to have happened or existed.
fact	2.
	syl	fact
	pron	<f@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a truth verifiable from experience or observation.
fact	3.
	syl	fact
	pron	<f@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of information.
	exam	1	get me all the facts of this case.
fact	4.
	syl	fact
	pron	<f@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law. (often pl.
	def	an actual event, happening, etc., as distinguished from its legal consequences. Questions of fact are decided by the jury, questions of law by the court or judge.
fafter	5.
	head	fact
	or	before the fact
	syl	fafter
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	after (or before) the commission of the offence.
	exam	1	an accessory after the fact.
in fact	infl
	head	fact
	syl	in fact
in point of fact	infl
	head	fact
	syl	in point of fact.
as a matter of fact	6.
	head	fact
	syl	as a matter of fact
	def	in reality or actuality.
fact of life	7.
	head	fact
	syl	fact of life.
	def	an inescapable truth, esp. an unpleasant one.
the fact of the matter	8.
	head	fact
	syl	the fact of the matter.
	def	the truth.
factful	sub
	head	fact
	syl	fact+ful
	pos	adj.
factice	0.
	syl	fac+tice
	pron	<1f@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft rubbery material made by reacting sulphur or sulphur chloride with vegetable oil.
faction	ety	C16: from Latin facti*_o a making, from facere to make, do
faction	1.
	syl	fac+tion
	pron	<1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people forming a minority within a larger body, esp. a dissentious group.
faction	2.
	syl	fac+tion
	pron	<1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	strife or dissension within a group.
factional	sub
	head	faction
	syl	fac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
factionalism	sub
	head	faction
	syl	fac+tion+al+2ism
	pos	n.
factionalist	sub
	head	faction
	syl	fac+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
factious	0.
	syl	fac+tious
	pron	<1f@kS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to, producing, or characterized by faction.
factiously	sub
	head	factious
	syl	fac+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
factiousness	sub
	head	factious
	syl	fac+tious+ness
	pos	n.
factitious	ety	C17: from Latin fact*_icius, from facere to make, do
factitious	1.
	syl	fac+ti+tious
	pron	<f@k1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	artificial rather than natural.
	exam	1	factitious demands created by the mass media.
factitious	2.
	syl	fac+ti+tious
	pron	<f@k1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not genuine; sham.
	exam	1	factitious enthusiasm.
factitiously	sub
	head	factitious
	syl	fac+1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
factitiousness	sub
	head	factitious
	syl	fac+1ti+tious+ness
	pos	n.
factitive	ety	C19: from New Latin factit*_ivus, from Latin factit*_are to do frequently, from facere to do
factitive	0.
	syl	fac+ti+tive
	pron	<1f@ktitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a verb taking a direct object as well as a noun in apposition, as for example in where is the direct object and is the complement.
factitively	sub
	head	factitive
	syl	fac+ti+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
factor	ety	C15: from Latin: one who acts, from facere to do
factor	1.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an element or cause that contributes to a result.
factor	2.a.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more integers or polynomials whose product is a given integer or polynomial.
	exam	1	2 and 3 are factors of 6.
factor	2.b.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an integer or polynomial that can be exactly divided into another integer or polynomial.
	exam	1	1, 2, 3, and 6 are all factors of 6.
factor	3.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts on another's behalf, esp. one who transacts business for another.
factor	4.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a business that makes loans in return for or on security of trade debts.
factor	5.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	former name for a {gene}.
factor	6.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commercial law.
	def	a person to whom goods are consigned for sale and who is paid a factorage.
factor	7.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	the manager of an estate.
factor	8.
	syl	fac+tor
	pron	<1f@kt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in the business of a factor.
factorable	sub
	head	factor
	syl	fac+tor+a:ble
	pos	adj.
factorability	sub
	head	factor
	syl	fac+tor+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
factorship	sub
	head	factor
	syl	fac+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
factorage	0.
	syl	fac+tor+age
	pron	<1f@kt*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the commission payable to a factor.
factor analysis	0.
	syl	fac+tor a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	any of several techniques for deriving from a number of given variables a smaller number of different, more useful, variables.
factor cost	0.
	syl	fac+tor cost
	pos	n.
	usage	in social accounting
	def	valuation of goods and services at their overall commercial cost, including markups but excluding indirect taxes and subsidies.
factorial	1.
	syl	fac+to:ri:al
	pron	<f@k1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the product of all the positive integers from one up to and including a given integer. Factorial zero is assigned the value of one.
	exam	1	factorial four is 1
factorial	2.
	syl	fac+to:ri:al
	pron	<f@k1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or involving factorials or factors.
factorially	sub
	head	factorial
	syl	fac+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
factoring	0.
	syl	fac+tor+ing
	pron	<1f@kt*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of a factor.
factorise	alt
	head	factorize
	or	factorize
	syl	fac+tor+ise
	pron	<1f@kt*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
factorize	0.
	or	factorise
	syl	fac+tor+ize
	pron	<1f@kt*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to resolve (an integer or polynomial) into factors.
factorization	sub
	head	factorize
	or	factorisation
	syl	fac+tor:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
factorisation	sub
	head	factorize
	or	factorization
	syl	fac+tor:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
factor of production	0.
	syl	fac+tor of pro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a resource or input entering the production of wealth, such as land, labour, capital, etc. Also called: {agent of production}.
factor of safety	0.
	syl	fac+tor of safe+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the breaking stress of a material or structure to the calculated maximum stress when in use. Also called: {safety factor}.
factory	ety	C16: from Late Latin factorium ; see #7factor 
factories	infl
	head	factory
	syl	fac+to+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
factory	1.a.
	syl	fac+to+ry
	pron	<1f@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or group of buildings containing a plant assembly for the manufacture of goods.
factory	1.b.
	syl	fac+to+ry
	pron	<1f@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a factory worker.
factory	2.
	syl	fac+to+ry
	pron	<1f@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a trading station maintained by factors in a foreign country.
factory-like	sub
	head	factory
	syl	fac:to:ry-2like
	pos	adj.
factory farm	0.
	syl	fac+to+ry farm
	pos	n.
	def	a farm in which animals are bred and fattened using modern industrial methods.
factory farming	sub
	head	factory farm
	syl	fac+to+ry farm+ing
	pos	n.
factory ship	0.
	syl	fac+to+ry ship
	pos	n.
	qual	Whaling.
	def	a vessel that processes whale carcasses supplied by a whale catcher.
factotum	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin fac&! do&!+ t*_otum, from t*_otus (adj.) all
factotum	0.
	syl	fac+to+tum
	pron	<f@k1t*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to do all kinds of work.
facts and figures	0.
	syl	facts and fig+ures
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	details; precise information.
facthe	infl
	head	facts of life
	syl	facthe.
	pos	n.
facts of life	0.
	syl	facts of life
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the details of sexual behaviour and reproduction, esp. as told to children.
factual	1.
	syl	fac+tu:al
	pron	<1f@kCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by facts.
factual	2.
	syl	fac+tu:al
	pron	<1f@kCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of fact; real; actual.
factualism	sub
	head	factual
	syl	fac+tu+al+ism
	pos	n.
factualist	sub
	head	factual
	syl	fac+tu+al+ist
	pos	n.
factualistic	sub
	head	factual
	syl	fac+tu+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
factually	sub
	head	factual
	syl	fac+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
factualness	sub
	head	factual
	or	factuality
	syl	fac+tu+al+ness
	pos	n.
factuality	sub
	head	factual
	or	factualness
	syl	fac+tu+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
facture	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin fact*_ura 
facture	1.
	syl	fac+ture
	pron	<1f@kC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	construction.
facture	2.
	syl	fac+ture
	pron	<1f@kC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	workmanship; quality.
facula	ety	C18: from Latin: little torch, from fax torch
faculae	infl
	head	facula
	syl	fac:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
facula	0.
	syl	fac:u+la
	pron	<1f@kjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the bright areas on the sun's surface, usually appearing just before a sunspot and subject to the same 11-year cycle.
facular	sub
	head	facula
	syl	fac:u+lar
	pos	adj.
facultative	1.
	syl	fac+ul+ta+tive
	pron	<1f@kLt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	empowering but not compelling the doing of an act.
facultative	2.
	syl	fac+ul+ta+tive
	pron	<1f@kLt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	that may or may not occur.
facultative	3.
	syl	fac+ul+ta+tive
	pron	<1f@kLt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	able to exist under more than one set of environmental conditions.
	exam	1	a facultative parasite can exist as a parasite or a saprophyte.
facultative	4.
	syl	fac+ul+ta+tive
	pron	<1f@kLt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a faculty.
facultatively	sub
	head	facultative
	syl	fac+ul+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
faculty	ety	C14 (in the sense: department of learning): from Latin facult*_as capability; related to Latin facilis easy
faculties	infl
	head	faculty
	syl	fac+ul+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
faculty	1.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the inherent powers of the mind or body, such as reason, memory, sight, or hearing.
faculty	2.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	def	any ability or power, whether acquired or inherent.
faculty	3.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a conferred power or right.
faculty	4.a.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a department within a university or college devoted to a particular branch of knowledge.
faculty	4.b.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	def	the staff of such a department.
faculty	4.c.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	all admini?!strative and teaching staff at a university, college, school, etc.
faculty	5.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	def	all members of a learned profession.
faculty	6.
	syl	fac+ul+ty
	pron	<1f@kLti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	occupation.
Faculty of Advocates	0.
	syl	Fac+ul+ty of Ad+vo+cates
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the college or society of advocates in Scotland.
FA Cup	1.
	syl	FA Cup
	pos	n.
	usage	Soccer. in England
	def	an annual knockout competition for a silver trophy, open to all member teams of the Football Association.
FA Cup	2.
	syl	FA Cup
	pos	n.
	usage	Soccer. in England
	def	the trophy itself.
fad	ety	C19: of uncertain origin &- #!fad+dish or #!fad+dy adj. &- #!fad+dish+ness n. &- #!fad+dism n.
fad	1.
	syl	fad
	pron	<f@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an intense but short-lived fashion; craze.
fad	2.
	syl	fad
	pron	<f@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a personal idiosyncrasy or whim.
faddist	sub
	head	fad
	syl	fad+dist
	pos	n.
FAD	0.
	syl	FAD
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	flavin adenine dinucleotide: an ester of riboflavin with ADP that acts as the prosthetic group for many flavoproteins. See also {FMN}.
Fadden	0.
	syl	Fad:den
	pron	<1f@dN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur Wil@.liam}. 1895-1973, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1941).
fade	ety	C14: from fade (adj.) dull, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin fatidus (unattested), probably blend of Latin vapidus #7vapid+ Latin fatuus #7fatuous 
fade	1.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose brightness, colour, or clarity.
fade	2.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose freshness, vigour, or youth; wither.
fade	3.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by away or out
	def	to vanish slowly; die out.
fade	4.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decrease the brightness or volume of (a television or radio programme or film sequence) or (of a television programme, etc.) to decrease in this way.
fade	5.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the brakes of a vehicle
	def	to lose power.
fade	6.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a golf ball) to veer from a straight line or (of a golf ball) to veer from a straight flight.
fade	7.
	syl	fade
	pron	<fAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of fading.
fadable	sub
	head	fade
	syl	fad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fadedness	sub
	head	fade
	syl	fad+ed+ness
	pos	n.
fader	sub
	head	fade
	syl	fad+er
	pos	n.
fade-in	1.
	syl	fade-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	an optical effect in which a shot appears gradually out of darkness.
fade-in	2.
	syl	fade-in
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual increase in the volume in a radio or television broadcast.
fade in	infl
	head	fade-in
	syl	fade in
	pos	adv.
fade-in	3.
	syl	fade-in
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {fade up}. to increase or cause to increase gradually, as vision or sound in a film or broadcast.
fadeless	0.
	syl	fade+less
	pron	<1fAdlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to fading.
fade-out	1.
	syl	fade-out
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	an optical effect in which a shot slowly disappears into darkness.
fade-out	2.
	syl	fade-out
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual reduction in signal strength in a radio or television broadcast.
fade-out	3.
	syl	fade-out
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual and temporary loss of a received radio or television signal due to atmospheric disturbances, magnetic storms, etc.
fade-out	4.
	syl	fade-out
	pos	n.
	def	a slow or gradual disappearance.
fade out	infl
	head	fade-out
	syl	fade out.
	pos	adv.
fade-out	5.
	syl	fade-out
	pos	vb.
	def	to decrease or cause to decrease gradually, as vision or sound in a film or broadcast.
fadge	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
fadge	1.
	syl	fadge
	pron	<f@J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	to agree.
fadge	2.
	syl	fadge
	pron	<f@J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	to succeed.
fading	0.
	syl	fad+ing
	pron	<1fAdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variation in the strength of received radio signals due to variations in the conditions of the transmission medium.
fado	ety	literally: #7fate 
fado	0.
	syl	fa:do
	pron	Portuguese. <1fadu>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of melancholy Portuguese folk song.
faeces	ety	C15: from Latin faec*_es, plural of faex sediment, dregs
faena	ety	literally: task, from obsolete Catalan (modern feina) , from Latin facienda things to be done, from facere to do
faena	0.
	syl	fa+e:na
	pron	Spanish. <fa1Ana>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bullfighting.
	def	the matador's final series of passes with sword and cape before the kill.
Faenza	0.
	syl	Fa+en+za
	pron	Italian <fa1entsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: famous in the 15th and 16th centuries for its majolica earthenware, esp. faience. Pop.: 54703 (1971).
faery	alt
	head	faerie
	or	faerie
	syl	fa:e+ry
	pron	<1fA*ri>, <1fe*ri>
	pos	n.
faeries	infl
	head	faerie
	syl	fa:e+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
faerie	1.
	or	faery
	syl	fa:e+rie
	pron	<1fA*ri>, <1fe*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	the land of fairies.
faerie	2.
	or	faery
	syl	fa:e+rie
	pron	<1fA*ri>, <1fe*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	enchantment.
faerie	3.
	or	faery
	syl	fa:e+rie
	pron	<1fA*ri>, <1fe*ri>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a variant spelling of {fairy}.
Faroes	alt
	head	Faeroes
	or	Faeroes
	syl	Fa+roes
	pron	<1fe*r*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Faeroes	0.
	or	Faroes
	syl	Fae+roes
	pron	<1fe*r*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 21 basalt islands in the North Atlantic between Iceland and the Shetland Islands: a self-governing community within the kingdom of Denmark; fishing. Capital: Thorshavn. Pop.: 41000 (1975 est.). Area: 1400 sq. km (540 sq. miles). Also called: {Faeroe Islands} or {Faroe Islands}.
Faroese	alt
	head	Faeroese
	or	Faeroese
	syl	Far:o+ese
	pron	<2fe*r*u1Ez>
	pos	adj.
Faeroese	1.
	or	Faroese
	syl	Faer:o+ese
	pron	<2fe*r*u1Ez>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Faeroes, their inhabitants, or their language.
Faeroese	2.
	or	Faroese
	syl	Faer:o+ese
	pron	<2fe*r*u1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief language of the Faeroes, closely related to Icelandic, although they are not mutually intelligible.
Faeroese	infl
	syl	Faer:o+ese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Faeroese	3.
	or	Faroese
	syl	Faer:o+ese
	pron	<2fe*r*u1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Faeroes.
faff	0.
	syl	faff
	pron	<f@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to dither or fuss.
Fafnir	0.
	syl	Faf:nir
	pron	<1f@fni*>, <1f@v->
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the son of Hreidmar, whom he killed to gain the cursed treasure of Andvari. He became a dragon and was slain by Sigurd while guarding the treasure.
fag	ety	C18: of obscure origin
fag	H1.1.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a boring or wearisome task.
	exam	1	it's a fag having to walk all that way.
fag	H1.2.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. esp. formerly
	def	a young public school boy who performs menial chores for an older boy or prefect.
fags	infl
	head	fag
	syl	fags
	pos	vb.
fagging	infl
	head	fag
	syl	fag+ging
	pos	vb.
fagged	infl
	head	fag
	syl	fagged.
	pos	vb.
fag	H1.3.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to become or cause to become exhausted by hard toil or work.
fag	H1.4.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to do or cause to do menial chores in a public school..
	exam	1	Brown fags for Lee.
fag	ety	C16 (in the sense: something hanging loose, flap): of obscure origin
fag	H2.1.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {cigarette}.
fag	H2.2.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a fag end, as of cloth.
fag	H3.0.
	syl	fag
	pron	<f@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {faggot} %2.
fagaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin F*_ag*_aceae, from Latin f*_agus beech
fagaceous	0.
	syl	fa+ga+ceous
	pron	<f*1gAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees, including beech, oak, and chestnut, whose fruit is partly or wholly enclosed in a husk (cupule).
fag end	ety	C17: see #7fag %2
fag end	1.
	syl	fag end
	pos	n.
	def	the last and worst part, esp. when it is of little use.
fag end	2.
	syl	fag end
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the stub of a cigarette.
faggot	ety	C14: from Old French, perhaps from Greek phakelos bundle
faggot	H1.1.
	syl	fag+got
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a bundle of sticks or twigs, esp. when bound together and used as fuel.
faggot	H1.2.
	syl	fag+got
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a bundle of iron bars, esp. a box formed by four pieces of wrought iron and filled with scrap to be forged into wrought iron.
faggot	H1.3.
	syl	fag+got
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a ball of chopped meat, usually pork liver, bound with herbs and bread and eaten fried.
faggot	H1.4.
	syl	fag+got
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a bundle of anything. {~}
faggot	H1.5.
	syl	fag+got
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to collect into a bundle or bundles.
faggot	H1.6.
	syl	fag+got
	qual	Needlework.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to do faggoting on (a garment, piece of cloth, etc.).
faggot	ety	C20: special use of #7faggot %1
faggot	H2.0.
	syl	fag+got
	pron	<1f@g*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a male homosexual. Often shortened to {fag}.
faggoting	1.
	syl	fag+got+ing
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	decorative needlework done by tying vertical threads together in bundles.
faggoting	2.
	syl	fag+got+ing
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a decorative way of joining two hems by crisscross stitches.
Fahr	alt
	head	Fah
	or	Fah
	syl	Fahr.
Fah	0.
	or	Fahr
	syl	Fah.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fahrenheit.
fahlband	ety	C19: from German: pale band
fahlband	0.
	syl	fahl+band
	pron	<1fa:l2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin bed of schistose rock impregnated with metallic sulphides.
Fahrenheit	H1.0.
	syl	Fahr+en+heit
	pron	<1f@r*n2hIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or measured according to the Fahrenheit scale of temperature. Symbol: {F}
Gabriel Daniel	infl
	head	Fahrenheit
	syl	Ga:bri:el Da:ni:el
	pron	<1ga:bri2A:l> <1da:njA:l>
	pos	n.
Fahrenheit	H2.0.
	syl	Fahr:en:heit
	pron	German <1fa:r*n2hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	1686-1736, German physicist, who in?!vented the mercury thermometer and devised the temperature scale that bears his name.
Fahrenheit scale	0.
	syl	Fahr+en+heit scale
	pos	n.
	def	a scale of temperatures in which 32?% represents the melting point of ice and 212?% represents the boiling point of pure water under standard atmospheric pressure. Compare {Celsius scale}.
Fayal	alt
	head	Faial
	or	Faial
	syl	Fay+al
	pron	Portuguese <f*1jal>
	pos	n.
Faial	0.
	or	Fayal
	syl	Fai+al
	pron	Portuguese <f*1jal>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Azores archipelago. Chief town: Horta. Area: 171 sq. km (66 sq. miles).
faience	ety	C18: from French, strictly: pottery from F#7aenza 
faience	0.a.
	syl	fa*"i+ence
	pron	<fI1a:ns>, <fA->
	pos	n.
	def	tin-glazed earthenware, usually that of French, German, Italian, or Scandinavian origin.
faience	0.b.
	syl	fa*"i+ence
	pron	<fI1a:ns>, <fA->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fa*"ience cup.
fail	ety	C13: from Old French faillir, ultimately from Latin fallere to disappoint; probably related to Greek ph*_elos deceitful
fail	1.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be unsuccessful in an attempt (at something or to do something).
fail	2.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stop operating or working properly.
	exam	1	the steering failed suddenly.
fail	3.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to judge or be judged as being below the officially accepted standard required for success in (a course, examination, etc.).
fail	4.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove dis?!appointing, undependable, or useless to (someone).
fail	5.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to neglect or be unable (to do something).
fail	6.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prove partly or completely insufficient in quantity, duration, or extent.
fail	7.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to weaken; fade away.
fail	8.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go bankrupt or become insolvent.
fail	9.
	syl	fail
	pron	<fAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to attain the required standard, as in an examination.
without fail	10.
	head	fail
	syl	without fail.
	def	definitely; with certainty.
failing	1.
	syl	fail+ing
	pron	<1fAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a weak point; flaw.
failing	2.
	syl	fail+ing
	pron	<1fAliG>
	pos	prep.
	usage	used to express a condition
	def	in default of.
	exam	1	failing a solution this afternoon, the problem will have to wait until Monday.
failingly	sub
	head	failing
	syl	fail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
faille	ety	C16: from French: head covering, hence, fabric used for this, of obscure origin
faille	0.
	syl	faille
	pron	<fAl>, French <faj>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft light ribbed fabric of silk, rayon, or taffeta.
fail-safe	1.
	syl	fail-safe
	pos	adj.
	def	able to return to a safe condition in the event of a failure or malfunction.
fail-safe	2.
	syl	fail-safe
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nuclear weapon
	def	capable of being deactivated in the event of failure or accident.
failure	1.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of failing.
failure	2.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is unsuccessful or disappointing.
	exam	1	the evening was a failure.
failure	3.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	nonperformance of something required or expected.
	exam	1	failure to attend will be punished.
failure	4.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	cessation of normal operation; breakdown.
	exam	1	a power failure.
failure	5.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	an insufficiency or shortage.
	exam	1	a crop failure.
failure	6.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decline or loss, as in health or strength.
failure	7.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of not reaching the required standard in an examination, test, course, etc.
failure	8.
	syl	fail+ure
	pron	<1fAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of becoming bankrupt or the state of being bankrupt.
fain	ety	Old English f@agen; related to Old Norse fegiun happy, Old High German gifehan to be glad, Gothic fahehs joy; see #7fawn %2
fain	1.
	syl	fain
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually with would
	def	willingly; gladly.
	exam	1	she would fain be dead.
fain	2.a.
	syl	fain
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing or eager.
fain	2.b.
	syl	fain
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	compelled.
fain'eant	ety	C17: from French, modification of earlier fait-nient (he) does nothing, by folk etymology from Old French faignant shirker, from faindre to be lazy
fain'eant	1.
	syl	fai+n*'e+ant
	pron	<1fAni*nt>, French <fenA1?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a lazy person; idler.
fain'eant	2.
	syl	fai+n*'e+ant
	pron	<1fAni*nt>, French <fenA1?~a>
	pos	adj.
	def	indolent.
faineance	sub
	head	fain'eant
	or	faineancy
	syl	fai+ne+ance
	pos	n.
faineancy	sub
	head	fain'eant
	or	faineance
	syl	fai+ne+an+cy
	pos	n.
faint	ety	C13: from Old French, from faindre to be idle
faint	1.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking clarity, brightness, volume, etc..
	exam	1	a faint noise.
faint	2.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking conviction or force; weak.
	exam	1	faint praise.
faint	3.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling dizzy or weak as if about to lose consciousness.
faint	4.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without boldness or courage; timid (esp. in the combination {faint-hearted) }.
faint	5.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose consciousness, esp. momentarily, as through weakness.
faint	6.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to fail or become weak, esp. in hope or courage.
faint	7.
	syl	faint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden spontaneous loss of consciousness, usually momentary, caused by an insufficient supply of blood to the brain. Technical name: {syncope}.
fainter	sub
	head	faint
	syl	faint+er
	pos	n.
faintingly	sub
	head	faint
	syl	faint+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
faintish	sub
	head	faint
	syl	faint+ish
	pos	adj.
faintishness	sub
	head	faint
	syl	faint+ish+ness
	pos	n.
faintly	sub
	head	faint
	syl	faint+ly
	pos	adv.
faintness	sub
	head	faint
	syl	faint+ness
	pos	n.
faints	0.
	syl	faints
	pron	<fAnts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {feints}.
fair	ety	Old English f@ager; related to Old Norse fagr, Old Saxon, Old High German fagar, Gothic fagrs suitable
fair	H1.1.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from discrimination, dishonesty, etc.; just; impartial.
fair	H1.2.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	in conformity with rules or standards; legitimate.
	exam	1	a fair fight.
fair	H1.3.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hair or complexion
	def	light in colour.
fair	H1.4.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	beautiful or lovely to look at.
fair	H1.5.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	moderately or quite good.
	exam	1	a fair piece of work.
fair	H1.6.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unblemished; untainted.
fair	H1.7.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the tide or wind
	def	favourable to the passage of a vessel.
fair	H1.8.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	sunny, fine, or cloudless.
fair	H1.9.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	thorough; real.
	exam	1	a fair battle to get to the counter.
fair	H1.10.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant or courteous.
fair	H1.11.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	apparently good or valuable, but really false.
	exam	1	fair words.
fair	H1.12.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	open or unobstructed.
	exam	1	a fair passage.
fair	H1.13.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of handwriting, etc.
	def	clear and legible.
fair and square	14.
	head	fair
	syl	fair and square.
	def	in a correct or just way.
fair enough	15.
	head	fair
	syl	fair enough&!
	def	an expression of agreement.
fair to middling	16.
	head	fair
	syl	fair to middling.
	def	about average.
fair go	17.
	head	fair
	syl	fair go.
	qual	Austral.
	def	fair treatment or a fair chance.
fair	H1.18.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a fair way; correctly.
	exam	1	act fair, now&!
fair	H1.19.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	absolutely or squarely; quite.
	exam	1	the question caught him fair off his guard.
fair	H1.20.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Austral.
	def	really or very.
	exam	1	fair tired.
fair	H1.21.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Dialect. of the weather
	def	to become fine and mild.
fair	H1.22.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person or thing that is beautiful or valuable, esp. a woman.
fairness	sub
	head	fair
	syl	fair+ness
	pos	n.
fair	ety	C13: from Old French feire, from Late Latin f*_eria holiday, from Latin f*_eriae days of rest: related to festus #7festal 
fair	H2.1.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a travelling entertainment with sideshows, rides, etc., esp. one that visits places at the same time each year.
fair	H2.2.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathering of producers of and dealers in a given class of products to facilitate business.
	exam	1	a world fair.
fair	H2.3.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	an event including sale of goods and amusements, esp. for a charity; bazaar.
fair	H2.4.
	syl	fair
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular assembly at a specific place for the sale of goods, esp. livestock.
Fairbanks	H1.0.
	syl	Fair+banks
	pron	<1fe*2b@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Alaska, at the terminus of the Alaska Highway. Pop.: 14771 (1970).
Douglas	1.
	head	Fairbanks
	syl	Doug:las.
	def	1883-1939, U.S. film actor.
Jnr	infl
	head	Fairbanks
	syl	Jnr.
Douglas	2.
	head	Fairbanks
	syl	Doug:las
	def	born 1909, U.S. film actor, son of Douglas Fairbanks.
fair copy	0.
	syl	fair cop:y
	pos	n.
	def	a clean copy of a document on which all corrections have been made.
Thomas	infl
	head	Fairfax
	syl	Thom:as
	pos	n.
Fairfax	0.
	syl	Fair:fax
	pron	<1fe*f@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd Baron Fairfax. 1612-71, English general and statesman: commanded the Parliamentary army (1645-50), defeating Charles I at Naseby (1645). He was instrumental in restoring Charles II to the throne (1660).
fair game	1.
	syl	fair game
	pos	n.
	def	a legitimate object for ridicule or attack.
fair game	2.
	syl	fair game
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting, archaic.
	def	quarry that may legitimately be pursued according to the rules of a particular sport.
fairground	0.
	syl	fair+ground
	pron	<1fe*2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	an open space used for a fair or exhibition.
fair-haired boy	0.
	syl	fair-haired boy
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {blue-eyed boy}.
fairing	ety	C20: #7fair %1#7+ -#7ing %1
fairing	H1.0.
	syl	fair+ing
	pron	<1fe*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an external metal structure fitted around parts of an aircraft, car, vessel, etc., to reduced drag. Also called: {fillet}. Compare {cowling}.
fairing	H2.1.
	syl	fair+ing
	pron	<1fe*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a present, esp. from a fair.
fairing	H2.2.
	syl	fair+ing
	pron	<1fe*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet circular biscuit made with butter.
fairish	1.
	syl	fair+ish
	pron	<1fe*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	moderately good, well, etc.
fairish	2.
	syl	fair+ish
	pron	<1fe*riS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hair, complexion, etc.
	def	moderately light in colour.
Fair Isle	ety	C19: named after one of the Shetland Islands where the pattern originated
Fair Isle	0.
	syl	Fair Isle
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate multicoloured pattern knitted with Shetland wool into various garments, such as sweaters.
fairleader	alt
	head	fairlead
	or	fairlead
	syl	fair+lead:er
	pos	n.
fairlead	0.
	or	fairleader
	syl	fair+lead
	pron	<1fe*2lEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a block or ring through which a line is rove to keep it clear of obstructions, prevent chafing, or maintain it at an angle.
fairly	1.
	syl	fair+ly
	pron	<1fe*li>
	pos	adv.
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	moderately.
fairly	2.
	syl	fair+ly
	pron	<1fe*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as deserved; justly.
fairly	3.
	syl	fair+ly
	pron	<1fe*li>
	pos	adv.
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	positively; absolutely.
	exam	1	the hall fairly rang with applause.
fairly	4.
	syl	fair+ly
	pron	<1fe*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	clearly.
fairly	5.
	syl	fair+ly
	pron	<1fe*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	courteously.
fair-minded	0.
	syl	fair-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	just or impartial.
fair-mindedness	sub
	head	fair-minded
	syl	fair-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
fair play	1.
	syl	fair play
	pos	n.
	def	an established standard of decency, honesty, etc.
fair play	2.
	syl	fair play
	pos	n.
	def	abidance by this standard.
the	infl
	head	fair sex
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
fair sex	0.
	syl	fair sex
	pos	n.
	def	women collectively.
fair-spoken	0.
	syl	fair-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	civil, courteous, or elegant in speech.
fair-spokenness	sub
	head	fair-spoken
	syl	fair-1spo:ken+ness
	pos	n.
fairway	0.
	syl	fair+way
	pron	<1fe*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fair green}.
fairway	1.
	syl	fair+way
	pron	<1fe*2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	on a golf course
	def	the areas of shorter grass between the tees and greens, esp. the avenue approaching a green bordered by rough. $D.
fairway	1.a.
	syl	fair+way
	pron	<1fe*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the navigable part of a river, harbour, etc.
fairway	1.b.
	syl	fair+way
	pron	<1fe*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the customary course followed by vessels.
fair-weather	1.
	syl	fair-weath:er
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for use in fair weather only.
fair-weather	2.
	syl	fair-weath:er
	pos	adj.
	def	not reliable or present in situations of hardship or difficulty (esp. in the phrase {fair-weather friend}) .
Mount	infl
	head	Fairweather
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Fairweather	0.
	syl	Fair+weath:er
	pron	<1fe*2weD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W North America, on the border between Alaska and British Columbia. Height: 4596 m (15320 ft.).
fairy	ety	C14: from Old French faerie fairyland, from feie fairy, from Latin F*_ata the Fates; see #7fate, fay %1
fairies	infl
	head	fairy
	syl	fair:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fairy	1.
	syl	fair:y
	pron	<1fe*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary supernatural being, usually represented in diminutive human form and characterized as clever, playful, and having magical powers.
fairy	2.
	syl	fair:y
	pron	<1fe*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a male homosexual.
fairy	3.
	syl	fair:y
	pron	<1fe*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to a fairy or fairies.
fairy	4.
	syl	fair:y
	pron	<1fe*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	resembling a fairy or fairies, esp. in being enchanted or delicate.
fairy-like	sub
	head	fairy
	syl	fair:y-2like
	pos	adj.
fairy cycle	0.
	syl	fair:y cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a child's bicycle.
fairyfloss	0.
	syl	fair:y+floss
	pron	<1fe*ri2flos>
	pos	n.
	def	the Australian word for {candyfloss}.
fairy godmother	1.
	syl	fair:y god+mo:ther
	pos	n.
	def	a character in certain fairy stories who brings unexpected benefits to the hero or heroine.
fairy godmother	2.
	syl	fair:y god+mo:ther
	pos	n.
	def	any benefactress, esp. an unknown one.
fairyland	1.
	syl	fair:y+land
	pron	<1fe*ri2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the imaginary domain of the fairies; an enchanted or wonderful place.
fairyland	2.
	syl	fair:y+land
	pron	<1fe*ri2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a fantasy world, esp. one resulting from a person's wild imaginings.
fairy penguin	0.
	syl	fair:y pen+guin
	pos	n.
	def	a small penguin, with a bluish head and back, found on the Australian coast. Also called: {little} or {blue penguin}.
fairy ring	0.
	syl	fair:y ring
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of dark luxuriant vegetation in grassy ground corresponding to the outer edge of an underground fungal mycelium: seasonally marked by a ring of mushrooms.
fairy shrimp	0.
	syl	fair:y shrimp
	pos	n.
	def	any small freshwater branchiopod crustacean of the genera etc., having a trans?!parent body with many appendages and habitually swimming on its back: order
fairy swallow	0.
	syl	fair:y swal+low
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon having blue-and-white plumage and heavily muffed feet.
story	alt
	head	fairy tale
	or	fairy tale
	syl	sto+ry
	pos	n.
fairy tale	1.
	or	story
	syl	fair:y tale
	pos	n.
	def	a story about fairies or other mythical or magical beings, esp. one of traditional origin told to children.
fairy tale	2.
	or	story
	syl	fair:y tale
	pos	n.
	def	a highly improbable account.
Feisal I	alt
	head	Faisal I
	or	Faisal I
	syl	Fei:sal I
	pron	<1fIsL>
	pos	n.
Faisal I	0.
	or	Feisal I
	syl	Fai:sal I
	pron	<1fIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1933, king of Syria (1920) and first king of Iraq (1921-33).
Feisal II	alt
	head	Faisal II
	or	Faisal II
	syl	Fei:sal II
	pos	n.
Faisal II	0.
	or	Feisal II
	syl	Fai:sal II
	pos	n.
	def	1935-58, last king of Iraq (1939-58).
fait accompli	ety	literally: accomplished fact
faits accomplis	infl
	head	fait accompli
	syl	faits ac+com+plis
	pron	<fe> <tak?~c1pli>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fait accompli	0.
	syl	fait ac+com+pli
	pron	French. <fe> <tak?~c1pli>
	pos	n.
	def	something already done and beyond alteration.
faites vos jeux	0.
	syl	faites vos jeux
	pron	French. <fet>, French. <vo> <1Z$o>
	def	place your bets&! (a phrase used by croupiers in roulette and other casino gambling games).
faith	ety	C12: from Anglo-French feid, from Latin fid*_es trust, confidence
faith	1.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	def	strong or unshakeable belief in something, esp. without proof or evidence.
faith	2.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific system of religious beliefs.
	exam	1	the Jewish faith.
faith	3.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	trust in God and in his actions and promises.
faith	4.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	def	a conviction of the truth of certain doctrines of religion, esp. when this is not based on reason.
faith	5.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	def	complete confidence or trust in a person, remedy, etc.
faith	6.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	def	any set of firmly held principles or beliefs.
faith	7.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	def	allegiance or loyalty, as to a person or cause (esp. in the phrases {keep faith, break faith) }.
bad faith	8.
	head	faith
	syl	bad faith.
	def	insincerity or dishonesty.
good faith	9.
	head	faith
	syl	good faith.
	def	honesty or sincerity, as of intention in business (esp. in the phrase {in good faith) }.
faith	10.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	using, concerned with, or relating to the supposed ability to cure bodily ailments by means of religious faith.
	exam	1	a faith cure;
	exam	2	a faith healer.
faith	11.
	syl	faith
	pron	<fAT>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	indeed; really (also in the phrases {by my faith, in faith) }.
faithful	1.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having faith; remaining true, constant, or loyal.
faithful	2.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintaining sexual loyalty to one's lover or spouse.
faithful	3.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	consistently reliable.
	exam	1	a faithful worker.
faithful	4.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	reliable or truthful.
	exam	1	a faithful source.
faithful	5.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	accurate in detail.
	exam	1	a faithful translation.
faithful	6.a.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	the believers in and loyal adherents of a religious faith, esp. Christianity.
faithful	6.b.
	syl	faith+ful
	pron	<1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	any group of loyal and steadfast followers.
faithfully	sub
	head	faithful
	syl	faith+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
faithfulness	sub
	head	faithful
	syl	faith+ful+ness
	pos	n.
faithless	1.
	syl	faith+less
	pron	<1fATlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unreliable or treacherous.
faithless	2.
	syl	faith+less
	pron	<1fATlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonest or disloyal.
faithless	3.
	syl	faith+less
	pron	<1fATlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no faith or trust.
faithless	4.
	syl	faith+less
	pron	<1fATlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking faith, esp. religious faith.
faithlessly	sub
	head	faithless
	syl	faith+less+ly
	pos	adv.
faithlessness	sub
	head	faithless
	syl	faith+less+ness
	pos	n.
faitour	ety	C14: from Anglo-French: cheat, from Old French faitor, from Latin: #7factor 
faitour	0.
	syl	fai+tour
	pron	<1fAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an imposter.
Fayum	alt
	head	Faiyum
	or	Faiyum
	syl	Fa+yum
	pron	<fI1ju:m>
	pos	n.
Faiyum	0.
	or	Fayum
	syl	Fai+yum
	pron	<fI1ju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Faiyum}.
Faizabad	1.
	syl	Faiz:a+bad
	pron	<2fIz*1b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Afghanistan. Pop.: 65000 (1971 est.).
Faizabad	2.
	syl	Faiz:a+bad
	pron	<2fIz*1b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Fyzabad}.
fake	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
fake	H1.1.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (something inferior or not genuine) to appear more valuable, desirable, or real by fraud or pretence.
fake	H1.2.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pretend to have (an illness, emotion, etc.).
	exam	1	to fake a headache.
fake	H1.3.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to improvise (music, stage dialogue, etc.).
fake	H1.4.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, person, or act that is not genuine; sham, counterfeit, or forgery.
fake	H1.5.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not genuine; spurious.
faker	sub
	head	fake
	syl	fak+er
	pos	n.
fake	ety	Middle English faken 
	infl
	head	fake
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
fake	H2.1.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by down
	def	to coil (a rope) on deck. {~}
fake	H2.2.
	syl	fake
	pron	<fAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	one round of a coil of rope.
fakir	ety	C17: from Arabic faq*_ir poor
faqir	infl
	head	fakir
	or	fakeer
	syl	fa+qir
	pron	<f*1ki*>, <1fAk*>
	pos	n.
fakeer	infl
	head	fakir
	or	faqir
	syl	fa+keer
	pron	<f*1ki*>
	pos	n.
fakir	1.
	syl	fa+kir
	pron	<f*1ki*>, <1fAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any religious order of Islam.
fakir	2.
	syl	fa+kir
	pron	<f*1ki*>, <1fAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu ascetic mendicant or holy man.
fal la	alt
	head	fa-la
	or	fa-la
	syl	fal la
	pron	<fa:1la:>
	pos	n.
fa-la	0.
	or	fal la
	syl	fa-la
	pron	<fa:1la:>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in 16th-century songs
	def	a refrain sung to the syllables
Falange	ety	Spanish: #7phalanx  &- Fa+#!lan+gist n., adj.
Falange	0.
	syl	Fa+lange
	pron	<1f@l@nJ>, Spanish <fa1la$j$xA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Fascist movement founded in Spain in 1933; the one legal party in Spain under the Franco regime.
falbala	ety	C18: from French, from (dialect) ferbel*`a; see #7furbelow 
falbala	0.
	syl	fal+ba+la
	pron	<1f@lb*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathered flounce, frill, or ruffle.
falcate	ety	C19: from Latin falc*_atus, from falx sickle
falciform	alt
	head	falcate
	or	falcate
	syl	fal+ci+form
	pron	<1f@lsi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
falcate	0.
	or	falciform
	syl	fal+cate
	pron	<1f@lkAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a sickle.
falchion	ety	C14: from Italian falcione, from falce, from Latin falx sickle
falchion	1.
	syl	fal+chion
	pron	<1fc:lC*n>, <1fc:lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short and slightly curved medieval sword.
falchion	2.
	syl	fal+chion
	pron	<1fc:lC*n>, <1fc:lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {sword}.
falcon	ety	C13: from Old French faucon, from Late Latin falc*_o hawk, probably of Germanic origin; perhaps related to Latin falx sickle
falcon	1.
	syl	fal+con
	pron	<1fc:lk*n>, <1fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any diurnal bird of prey of the family esp. any of the genus (gyrfalcon, peregrine falcon, etc.), typically having pointed wings and a long tail.
falcon	2.a.
	syl	fal+con
	pron	<1fc:lk*n>, <1fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of these or related birds, trained to hunt small game.
falcon	2.b.
	syl	fal+con
	pron	<1fc:lk*n>, <1fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of such a bird (compare {tercel) }.
falcon	3.
	syl	fal+con
	pron	<1fc:lk*n>, <1fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-medium cannon used from the 15th to 17th centuries.
falconer	0.
	syl	fal+con+er
	pron	<1fc:lk*n*>, <1fc:k*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breeds or trains hawks or who follows the sport of falconry.
falconet	1.
	syl	fal+con+et
	pron	<1fc:lk*2net>, <1fc:k*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small falcons, esp. any of the Asiatic genus
falconet	2.
	syl	fal+con+et
	pron	<1fc:lk*2net>, <1fc:k*->
	pos	n.
	def	a small light cannon used from the 15th to 17th centuries.
falcon-gentle	ety	C14: from Old French faucon-gentil literally: noble falcon
falcon-gentil	alt
	head	falcon-gentle
	or	falcon-gentle
	syl	fal:con-gen:til
	pos	n.
falcon-gentle	0.
	or	falcon-gentil
	syl	fal:con-gen:tle
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a female falcon, esp. a female peregrine falcon.
falconiform	0.
	syl	fal+con:i+form
	pron	<f@l1k*uni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order which includes the vultures, hawks, eagles, buzzards, and falcons.
falconine	1.
	syl	fal+con+ine
	pron	<1fc:lk*2nIn>, <1fc:k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a falcon.
falconine	2.
	syl	fal+con+ine
	pron	<1fc:lk*2nIn>, <1fc:k*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family which includes the falcons.
falconry	1.
	syl	fal+con+ry
	pron	<1fc:lk*nri>, <1fc:k*n->
	pos	n.
	def	the art of keeping falcons and training them to return from flight to a lure or to hunt quarry.
falconry	2.
	syl	fal+con+ry
	pron	<1fc:lk*nri>, <1fc:k*n->
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of causing falcons to return from flight to their trainer and to hunt quarry under his direction.
falderol	infl
	head	falderal
	or	folderol
	syl	fal+de:rol
	pron	<1f@ldi2rol>
	pos	n.
folderol	infl
	head	falderal
	or	falderol
	syl	fol+de:rol
	pron	<1foldi2rol>
	pos	n.
falderal	1.
	syl	fal+de:ral
	pron	<1f@ldi2r@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a showy but worthless trifle.
falderal	2.
	syl	fal+de:ral
	pron	<1f@ldi2r@l>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish non?!sense.
falderal	3.
	syl	fal+de:ral
	pron	<1f@ldi2r@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonsensical refrain in old songs.
faldstool	ety	C11 fyldestol, probably a translation of Medieval Latin faldistolium folding stool, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German faldstuol 
faldstool	0.
	syl	fald+stool
	pron	<1f*uld2stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a backless seat, sometimes capable of being folded, used by bishops and certain other prelates.
Falerii	0.
	syl	Fa+le:ri:i
	pron	<f*1li*ri2I>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city of S Italy, in Latium: important in pre-Roman times.
Faliscan	0.
	syl	Fa+lis+can
	pron	<f*1lisk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language of Italy, spoken in the area north of the Tiber. It was closely related to Latin, which displaced it before 200 #7b.c.
Falkirk	0.
	syl	Fal+kirk
	pron	<1fc:lkR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Scotland, in the Central region: scene@T of@T Edward@T I's@T defeat@T of@T Wallace@T (1298)@T and @T Prince Charles Edward's defeat of General Hawley (1746); iron works. Pop.: 37587 (1971).
Falkland Islands	0.
	syl	Falk+land Is+lands
	pron	<1fc:kl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of over 100 islands in the S Atlantic: a British crown colony. Chief town: Stanley. Pop.: 2045 (1970). Area: about 12200 sq. km (4700 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Islas Malvinas}.
Falkland Islands Dependencies	0.
	syl	Falk+land Is+lands De+pend+en+cies
	pos	n.
	def	a group of almost uninhabited islands south of the Falkland Islands: consisting of the South Sandwich Islands and South Georgia. Area: 4090 sq. km (1580 sq. miles).
Falkner	0.
	syl	Falk:ner
	pron	<1fc:kn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (William) {Faulkner}.
fall	ety	Old English feallan; related to Old Norse falla, Old Saxon, Old High German fallan to fall; see #7fell %2
falls	infl
	head	fall
	syl	falls
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
falling	infl
	head	fall
	syl	fall+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
fell	infl
	head	fall
	syl	fell
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
fallen	infl
	head	fall
	syl	fall+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
fall	1.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to descend by the force of gravity from a higher to a lower place.
fall	2.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to drop suddenly from an erect position.
fall	3.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to collapse to the ground, esp. in pieces.
fall	4.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become less or lower in number, quality, etc..
	exam	1	prices fell in the summer.
fall	5.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become lower in pitch.
fall	6.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to extend downwards.
	exam	1	her hair fell to her waist.
fall	7.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be badly wounded or killed.
fall	8.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to slope in a downward direction.
fall	9.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to yield to temptation or sin.
fall	10.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to diminish in status, estimation, etc.
fall	11.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to yield to attack.
	exam	1	the city fell under the assault.
fall	12.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to lose power.
	exam	1	the government fell after the riots.
fall	13.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to pass into or take on a specified condition.
	exam	1	to fall asleep;
	exam	2	fall in love.
fall	14.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to adopt a despondent expression.
	exam	1	her face fell.
fall	15.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be averted.
	exam	1	her gaze fell.
fall	16.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to come by chance or presumption.
	exam	1	suspicion fell on the butler.
fall	17.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to occur; take place.
	exam	1	night fell;
	exam	2	Easter falls early this year.
fall	18.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of payments
	def	to be due.
fall	19.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be directed to a specific point.
fall	20.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by back, behind, etc.
	def	to move in a specified direction.
fall	21.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to occur at a specified place.
	exam	1	the accent falls on the last syllable.
fall	22.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to return (to); be inherited (by).
	exam	1	the estate falls to the eldest son.
fall	23.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by into, under, etc.
	def	to be classified or included.
	exam	1	the subject falls into two main areas.
fall	24.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to issue forth.
	exam	1	a curse fell from her lips.
fall	25.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of animals, esp. lambs
	def	to be born.
fall	26.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to become pregnant.
fall	27.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. and dialect.
	def	to fell (trees).
fall	28.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	Cricket. of a batsman's wicket
	def	to be taken by the bowling side.
	exam	1	the sixth wicket fell for 96.
fall	29.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to begin to do.
	exam	1	fall a-doing;
	exam	2	fall to doing.
fall flat	30.
	head	fall
	syl	fall flat.
	def	to fail to achieve a desired effect.
fall	31.a.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to come into collision with.
fall	31.b.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to come into conflict with.
fall	32.a.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to prove inadequate.
fall	32.b.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to fail to reach or measure up to (a standard).
fall	33.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an act or instance of falling.
fall	34.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	something that falls.
	exam	1	a fall of snow.
fall	35.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	autumn.
fall	36.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the distance that something falls.
	exam	1	a hundred-foot fall.
fall	37.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a sudden drop from an upright position.
fall	38.a.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a waterfall or cataract.
fall	38.b.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	Niagara Falls.
fall	39.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a downward slope or decline.
fall	40.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a decrease in value, number, etc.
fall	41.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a decline in status or importance.
fall	42.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a moral lapse or failing.
fall	43.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a capture or overthrow.
	exam	1	the fall of the city.
fall	44.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a long false hairpiece; switch.
fall	45.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a piece of loosely hanging material, such as a veil on a hat.
fall	46.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Machinery, nautical.
	def	the end of a tackle to which power is applied to hoist it.
fall	47.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of the lines of a davit for holding, lowering, or raising a boat.
fall	48.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	Also called: {pinfall}. a scoring move, pinning both shoulders of one's opponent to the floor for a specified period.
fall	49.a.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	another word for {deadfall}.
fall	49.b.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fall trap.
fall	50.a.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the birth of an animal.
fall	50.b.
	syl	fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the animals produced at a single birth. {~} See also {fall about, fall among, fall away, fall back, fall behind, fall down, fall for, fall in, fall off, fall on, fallout, fall over, fall through, fall to}.
the	infl
	head	Fall
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Fall	0.
	syl	Fall
	pron	<fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	Adam's sin of disobedience and the state of innate sinfulness ensuing from this for himself and all mankind. See also {original sin}.
Manuel de	infl
	head	Falla
	syl	Ma:nuel de
	pron	<ma1nwAl> <DA>
	pos	n.
Falla	0.
	syl	Fal:la
	pron	Spanish <1fa$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1946, Spanish composer and pianist, composer of the opera (1905), the ballet (1919), guitar and piano music, and songs.
fall about	0.
	syl	fall a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in an uncontrolled manner.
	exam	1	we fell about laughing when we saw him.
fallacious	1.
	syl	fal+la+cious
	pron	<f*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or involving a fallacy; illogical; erroneous.
fallacious	2.
	syl	fal+la+cious
	pron	<f*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to mislead.
fallacious	3.
	syl	fal+la+cious
	pron	<f*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	delusive or dis?!appointing.
	exam	1	a fallacious hope.
fallaciously	sub
	head	fallacious
	syl	fal+1la+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
fallaciousness	sub
	head	fallacious
	syl	fal+1la+cious+ness
	pos	n.
fallacy	ety	C15: from Latin fall*_acia, from fallax deceitful, from fallere to deceive
fallacies	infl
	head	fallacy
	syl	fal+la+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fallacy	1.
	syl	fal+la+cy
	pron	<1f@l*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an incorrect or misleading notion or opinion based on inaccurate facts or invalid reasoning.
fallacy	2.
	syl	fal+la+cy
	pron	<1f@l*si>
	pos	n.
	def	unsound or invalid reasoning.
fallacy	3.
	syl	fal+la+cy
	pron	<1f@l*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to mislead.
fallacy	4.
	syl	fal+la+cy
	pron	<1f@l*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an error in reasoning that renders an argument logically invalid.
fallal	ety	C18: perhaps based on #7falbala 
fallal	0.
	syl	fal+lal
	pron	<f@l1l@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a showy ornament, trinket, or article of dress.
fallalery	sub
	head	fallal
	syl	fal+1lal+er:y
	pos	n.
fall among	0.
	syl	fall a:mong
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter the company of (a group of people), esp. by chance.
	exam	1	he fell among thieves.
fall away	1.
	syl	fall a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of friendship, etc.
	def	to be withdrawn.
fall away	2.
	syl	fall a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope down.
fall back	1.
	syl	fall back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recede or retreat.
fall back	2.
	syl	fall back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to have recourse (to).
fall-back	infl
	head	fall back
	syl	fall-back.
	pos	n.
fall back	3.
	syl	fall back
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a retreat.
fall back	4.
	syl	fall back
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a reserve, esp. money, that can be called upon in need.
fall behind	1.
	syl	fall be+hind
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drop back; fail to keep up.
fall behind	2.
	syl	fall be+hind
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in arrears, as with a payment.
fall down	1.
	syl	fall down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drop suddenly or collapse.
fall down	2.
	syl	fall down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to prove unsuccessful; fail.
fallen	1.
	syl	fall+en
	pron	<1fc:l*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {fall}.
fallen	2.
	syl	fall+en
	pron	<1fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having sunk in reputation or honour.
	exam	1	a fallen woman.
fallen	3.
	syl	fall+en
	pron	<1fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	killed in battle with glory.
	exam	1	our fallen heroes.
fallen	4.
	syl	fall+en
	pron	<1fc:l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	defeated.
fallen arch	0.
	syl	fall+en arch
	pos	n.
	def	collapse of the arch formed by the instep of the foot, resulting in flat feet.
faller	1.
	syl	fall+er
	pron	<1fc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that falls or operates machinery by falling, as in a spinning machine.
faller	2.
	syl	fall+er
	pron	<1fc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	one that falls, esp. a horse that falls at a fence in a steeplechase.
faller	3.
	syl	fall+er
	pron	<1fc:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a person who fells trees.
fallfish	infl
	or	fallfishes
	syl	fall+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fallfishes	infl
	head	fallfish
	or	fallfish
	syl	fall+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fallfish	0.
	syl	fall+fish
	pron	<1fc:l2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American freshwater cyprinid fish, resembling the chub.
fall for	1.
	syl	fall for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become infatuated with (a person).
fall for	2.
	syl	fall for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to allow oneself to be deceived by (a lie, trick, etc.).
fall guy	0.
	syl	fall guy
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who is the victim of a confidence trick.
fallible	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin fallibilis, from Latin fallere to deceive
fallible	1.
	syl	fal+li:ble
	pron	<1f@libL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being mistaken; erring.
fallible	2.
	syl	fal+li:ble
	pron	<1f@libL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to mislead.
fallibility	sub
	head	fallible
	or	fallibleness
	syl	fal+li:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
fallibleness	sub
	head	fallible
	or	fallibility
	syl	fal+li:ble+ness
	pos	n.
fallibly	sub
	head	fallible
	syl	fal+li:bly
	pos	adv.
fall in	1.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collapse; no longer act as a support.
fall in	2.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adopt a military formation, esp. as a soldier taking his place in a line.
fall in	3.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a lease
	def	to expire.
fall in	4.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of land
	def	to come into the owner's possession on the expiry of the lease.
fall in	5.a.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet and join.
fall in	5.b.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to agree with or support a person, suggestion, etc.
fall in	6.
	syl	fall in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to make a mistake or come to grief.
falling band	0.
	syl	fall+ing band
	pos	n.
	def	a man's large flat collar, often lace-trimmed, worn during the 17th century.
falling sicknevil	alt
	head	falling sickness
	or	falling sickness
	syl	fall+ing sick+ne:vil
	pos	n.
falling sickness	0.
	or	falling sicknevil
	syl	fall+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (nontechnical) for {epilepsy}.
falling star	0.
	syl	fall+ing star
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {meteor}.
fall line	1.
	syl	fall line
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	the natural downward course between two points on a slope.
fall line	2.
	syl	fall line
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of a plateau.
Fall Line	0.
	syl	Fall Line
	pos	n.
	def	a natural junction, running parallel to the E coast of the U.S., between the hard rocks of the Appalachians and the softer coastal plain, along which rivers form falls and rapids.
fall off	1.
	syl	fall off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drop unintentionally to the ground from (a high object, bicycle, etc.), esp. after losing one's balance.
fall off	2.
	syl	fall off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to diminish in size, intensity, etc.; decline or weaken.
	exam	1	business fell off after Christmas.
fall off	3.
	syl	fall off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to allow or cause a vessel to sail downwind of her former heading.
fall on	1.
	syl	fall on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {fall upon}. to attack or snatch (an army, booty, etc.).
fall flat on one's face	2.
	head	fall on
	syl	fall flat on one's face.
	def	to fail, esp. in a ridiculous or humiliating manner.
fall on one's feet	3.
	head	fall on
	syl	fall on one's feet.
	def	to emerge unexpectedly well from a difficult situation.
Fallopian tube	ety	C18: named after Gabriello Fallopio (1523-62), Italian anatomist who first described the tubes
Fallopian tube	0.
	syl	Fal+lo+pi:an tube
	pron	<f*1l*upi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of slender tubes through which ova pass from the ovaries to the uterus in female mammals. See {oviduct}.
fallout	1.
	syl	fall+out
	pron	<1fc:l2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	the descent of solid material in the atmosphere onto the earth, esp. of radioactive material following a nuclear explosion.
fallout	2.
	syl	fall+out
	pron	<1fc:l2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	any solid particles that so descend. {~} {fall out}. to quarrel or disagree.
fallout	3.
	syl	fall+out
	pron	<1fc:l2aut>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen or occur.
fallout	4.
	syl	fall+out
	pron	<1fc:l2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	to leave a parade or disciplinary formation.
fall over	1.
	syl	fall o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose one's balance and collapse to the ground.
fall over	2.
	syl	fall o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall from an upright position.
	exam	1	the vase fell over.
fall over oneself	3.
	head	fall over
	syl	fall over oneself.
	def	to do everything within one's power.
	exam	1	he fell over himself to be as helpful as possible.
fallow	ety	Old English fealga; related to Greek polos ploughed field
fallow	H1.1.
	syl	fal+low
	pron	<1f@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	left unseeded after being ploughed and harrowed to regain fertility for a crop.
fallow	H1.2.
	syl	fal+low
	pron	<1f@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an idea, state of mind, etc.
	def	undeveloped or inactive, but potentially useful.
fallow	H1.3.
	syl	fal+low
	pron	<1f@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	land treated in this way.
fallow	H1.4.
	syl	fal+low
	pron	<1f@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave (land) unseeded after ploughing and harrowing it.
fallowness	sub
	head	fallow
	syl	fal+low+ness
	pos	n.
fallow	ety	Old English fealu; related to Old Norse f*"olr, Old Saxon, Old High German falo, Latin pallidus Greek polios grey
fallow	H2.0.
	syl	fal+low
	pron	<1f@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a light yellowish-brown colour.
fallow deer	0.
	syl	fal+low deer
	pos	n.
	def	either of two deer, or native to the Mediterranean region and Persia respectively. The antlers are flattened and the summer coat is reddish with white spots.
fall through	0.
	syl	fall through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to miscarry or fail.
fall to	1.
	syl	fall to
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin some activity, as eating, working, or fighting.
fall to	2.
	syl	fall to
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to devolve on (a person).
	exam	1	the task fell to me.
fall to the ground	3.
	head	fall to
	syl	fall to the ground.
	usage	of a plan, theory, etc.
	def	to be rendered invalid, esp. because of lack of necessary information.
Falmouth	0.
	syl	Fal+mouth
	pron	<1f@lm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SW England, in S Cornwall. Pop.: 17883 (1971).
false	ety	Old English fals, from Latin falsus, from fallere to deceive
false	1.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with the truth or facts.
false	2.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular or invalid.
	exam	1	a false argument;
	exam	2	a false start.
false	3.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	untruthful or lying.
	exam	1	a false account.
false	4.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	not genuine, real, or natural; artificial; fake.
	exam	1	false eyelashes.
false	5.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or intended to be misleading or deceptive.
	exam	1	a false rumour;
	exam	2	a false alarm.
false	6.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	disloyal or treacherous.
	exam	1	a false friend.
false	7.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on mistaken or irrelevant ideas or facts.
	exam	1	false pride;
	exam	2	a false hope.
false	8.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal; esp. of plants
	def	superficially resembling the species specified.
	exam	1	false hellebore.
false	9.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to supplement or replace, often temporarily.
	exam	1	a false keel.
false	10.a.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a note, interval, etc.
	def	out of tune.
false	10.b.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the interval of a perfect fourth or fifth
	def	decreased by a semitone.
false	10.c.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cadence
	def	interrupted or imperfect.
false	11.
	syl	false
	pron	<fc:ls>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a false or dishonest manner (esp. in the phrase {play (someone) false) }.
falsely	sub
	head	false
	syl	false+ly
	pos	adv.
falseness	sub
	head	false
	syl	false+ness
	pos	n.
False Bay	0.
	syl	False Bay
	pos	n.
	def	a bay in SW South Africa, near the Cape of Good Hope.
false bedding	0.
	syl	false bed+ding
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cross bedding}.
false-card	0.
	syl	false-card
	pron	<1fc:ls2ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to play a misleading card, esp. a high loser, in order to deceive an opponent.
false cirrus	0.
	syl	false cir+rus
	pos	n.
	def	a type of thick cirrus cloud spreading from the top of a cumulonimbus cloud.
false colours	1.
	syl	false col+ours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a flag to which one is not entitled, flown esp. in order to deceive.
	exam	1	the ship was sailing under false colours.
false colours	2.
	syl	false col+ours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an assumed or misleading name or guise.
	exam	1	to trade under false colours.
false dawn	0.
	syl	false dawn
	pos	n.
	def	zodiacal light appearing just before sunrise.
false fruit	0.
	syl	false fruit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pseudocarp}.
falsehood	1.
	syl	false+hood
	pron	<1fc:ls2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being untrue.
falsehood	2.
	syl	false+hood
	pron	<1fc:ls2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	an untrue statement; lie.
falsehood	3.
	syl	false+hood
	pron	<1fc:ls2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of deceiving or lying.
false imprisonment	0.
	syl	false im+pris+on+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the restraint of a person's liberty without lawful authority.
false keel	0.
	syl	false keel
	pos	n.
	def	an extension to the keel of a vessel either for protecting the keel from damage or for reducing leeway.
false position	0.
	syl	false po+si+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a situation in which a person is forced to act or seems to be acting against his principles or interests.
false pretences	1.
	syl	false pre+tenc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	a former name for {deception} (see {obtaining by deception}) .
false pretences	2.
	syl	false pre+tenc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a similar misrep?!resentation used to obtain anything, such as trust or affection (esp. in the phrase {under false pretences) }.
false relation	0.
	syl	false re+la+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a harmonic clash that occurs when a note in one part sounds simultaneously with or immediately before or after its chromatically altered (sharpened or flattened) equivalent appearing in another part. Also called (esp. U.S.): {cross relation}.
false ribs	0.
	syl	false ribs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of the lower five pairs of ribs in man, attached behind to the thoracic vertebrae but in front not attached directly to the breastbone. See {floating rib}.
false step	1.
	syl	false step
	pos	n.
	def	an unwise action.
false step	2.
	syl	false step
	pos	n.
	def	a stumble; slip.
false teeth	0.
	syl	false teeth
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a denture, esp. a removable complete set of artificial teeth for one or both jaws.
falsetto	ety	C18: from Italian, from falso #7false 
falsettos	infl
	head	falsetto
	syl	fal+set+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
falsetto	0.
	syl	fal+set+to
	pron	<fc:l1set*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of vocal production used by male singers to extend their range upwards beyond its natural compass by limiting the vibration of the vocal cords.
false vampire	0.
	syl	false vam+pire
	pos	n.
	def	any large insectivorous bat of of the family of Africa, S and SE Asia, and Australia. They eat insects and small vertebrates but do not feed on blood.
falsework	0.
	syl	false+work
	pron	<1fc:ls2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework supporting something under construction.
falsies	0.
	syl	fal+sies
	pron	<1fc:lsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pads of soft material, such as foam rubber, worn to exaggerate the size of or simulate the appearance of a woman's breasts.
falsify	ety	C15: from Old French falsifier, from Late Latin falsific*_are, from Latin falsus #7false+ facere to make
falsifies	infl
	head	falsify
	syl	fal+si+fies
	pos	vb.
falsifying	infl
	head	falsify
	syl	fal+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
falsified	infl
	head	falsify
	syl	fal+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
falsify	1.
	syl	fal+si+fy
	pron	<1fc:lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a report, evidence, accounts, etc.) false or inaccurate by alteration.
falsify	2.
	syl	fal+si+fy
	pron	<1fc:lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render (the truth or facts) false or inaccurate in order to deceive; misrepresent; distort.
falsify	3.
	syl	fal+si+fy
	pron	<1fc:lsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove false; disprove or disappoint.
falsifiable	sub
	head	falsify
	syl	fal+si+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
falsification	sub
	head	falsify
	syl	fal+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:lsifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
falsifier	sub
	head	falsify
	syl	fal+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
falsities	infl
	head	falsity
	syl	fal+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
falsity	1.
	syl	fal+si:ty
	pron	<1fc:lsiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being false or untrue.
falsity	2.
	syl	fal+si:ty
	pron	<1fc:lsiti>
	pos	n.
	def	something false; a lie or deception.
Falstaffian	ety	C19: after Sir John Falstaff, a character in Shakespeare's play Henry IV 1597-98
Falstaffian	0.
	syl	Fal+staff:ian
	pron	<fc:l1sta:fi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	jovial, plump, and dissolute.
Falster	0.
	syl	Fal+ster
	pron	<1fa:lst*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Baltic Sea, part of SE Denmark. Chief town: Nyko@b/bing. Pop.: 44697 (1970). Area: 513 sq. km (198 sq. miles).
faltboat	ety	German Faltboot, from falten to #7fold+ Boot #7boat 
faltboat	0.
	syl	falt+boat
	pron	<1f@lt2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a collapsible boat made of waterproof material stretched over a light framework.
falter	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Ice?!landic faltrast 
falter	1.
	syl	fal+ter
	pron	<1fc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be hesitant, weak, or unsure; waver.
falter	2.
	syl	fal+ter
	pron	<1fc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move unsteadily or hesitantly; stumble.
falter	3.
	syl	fal+ter
	pron	<1fc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter haltingly or hesitantly; stammer.
falter	4.
	syl	fal+ter
	pron	<1fc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	uncertainty or hesitancy in speech or action.
falter	5.
	syl	fal+ter
	pron	<1fc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quavering or irregular sound.
falterer	sub
	head	falter
	syl	fal+ter+er
	pos	n.
falteringly	sub
	head	falter
	syl	fal+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Falun	0.
	syl	Fa+lun
	pron	<2fa:1l^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Sweden: iron and pyrites mines. Pop.: 46846 (1970).
fam	1.
	syl	fam.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	familiar.
fam	2.
	syl	fam.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	family.
FAM	0.
	syl	F.A.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Free and Accepted Masons. See {Freemason}.
Famagusta	0.
	syl	Fa+ma+gu+sta
	pron	<2f@m*1gust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Cyprus, on {Famagusta Bay}: became one of the richest cities in Christendom in the 14th century. Pop.: 38960 (1973).
fame	ety	C13: from Latin f*_ama report; related to f*_ar*_i to say
fame	1.
	syl	fame
	pron	<fAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being widely known or recognized; renown; celebrity.
fame	2.
	syl	fame
	pron	<fAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	rumour or public report.
fame	3.
	syl	fame
	pron	<fAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	now usually passive
	def	to make known or famous; celebrate.
	exam	1	he was famed for his ruthlessness.
fameless	sub
	head	fame
	syl	fame+less
	pos	adj.
familial	1.
	syl	fa+mil+i:al
	pron	<f*1mili*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the family.
familial	2.
	syl	fa+mil+i:al
	pron	<f*1mili*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	transmitted between individuals of a family.
	exam	1	a familial disease.
familiar	ety	C14: from Latin famili*_aris domestic, from familia #7family 
familiar	1.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-known; easily recognized.
	exam	1	a familiar figure.
familiar	2.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	frequent or customary.
	exam	1	a familiar excuse.
familiar	3.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	acquainted.
familiar	4.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	friendly; informal.
familiar	5.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	close; intimate.
familiar	6.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	more intimate than is acceptable; presumptuous.
familiar	7.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {familial}.
familiar	8.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {familiar spirit}. a supernatural spirit often assuming animal form, supposed to attend and aid a witch, wizard, etc.
familiar	9.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, attached to the household of the pope or a bishop, who renders service in return for support.
familiar	10.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the Inquisition who arrested accused persons.
familiar	11.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar
	pron	<f*1mili*>
	pos	n.
	def	a friend or frequent companion.
familiarly	sub
	head	familiar
	syl	fa+1mil:i+ar+ly
	pos	adv.
familiarness	sub
	head	familiar
	syl	fa+1mil:i+ar+ness
	pos	n.
familiarities	infl
	head	familiarity
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
familiarity	1.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar+i:ty
	pron	<f*2mili1@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	reasonable knowl?!edge or acquaintance, as with a subject or place.
familiarity	2.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar+i:ty
	pron	<f*2mili1@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	close acquaintanceship or intimacy.
familiarity	3.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar+i:ty
	pron	<f*2mili1@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	undue intimacy.
familiarity	4.
	syl	fa+mil:i+ar+i:ty
	pron	<f*2mili1@riti>
	pos	n.
	mod	some?!times; pl.
	def	an instance of unwarranted intimacy.
familiarise	alt
	head	familiarize
	or	familiarize
	syl	fa+mil+iar+ise
	pron	<f*1milj*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
familiarize	1.
	or	familiarise
	syl	fa+mil+iar+ize
	pron	<f*1milj*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (oneself or someone else) familiar, as with a particular subject.
familiarize	2.
	or	familiarise
	syl	fa+mil+iar+ize
	pron	<f*1milj*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) generally known or accepted.
familiarization	sub
	head	familiarize
	or	familiarisation
	syl	fa+2mil+iar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
familiarisation	sub
	head	familiarize
	or	familiarization
	syl	fa+2mil+iar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
familiarizer	sub
	head	familiarize
	or	familiariser
	syl	fa+1mil+iar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
familiariser	sub
	head	familiarize
	or	familiarizer
	syl	fa+1mil+iar+2is+er
	pos	n.
Familist	0.
	syl	Fam:i+list
	pron	<1f@milist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Family of Love, a mystical Christian religious sect of the 16th and 17th centuries based upon love.
Familism	sub
	head	Familist
	syl	Fam:i+lism
	pos	n.
famille	ety	C19: literally: family
famille	0.
	syl	fa+mille
	pron	French. <fa1mij>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Chinese porcelain characterized either by a design on a background of yellow ({famille jaune}) or black ({famille noire}) or by a design in which the predominant colour is pink ({famille rose}) or green ({famille verte) }.
family	ety	C15: from Latin familia a household, servants of the house, from famulus servant
families	infl
	head	family
	syl	fam:i+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
family	1.a.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	a primary social group consisting of parents and their offspring, the principle function of which is provision for its members.
family	1.b.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	family quarrels;
	exam	2	a family unit.
family	2.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	one's wife or husband and one's children.
family	3.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	one's children, as distinguished from one's husband or wife.
family	4.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons related by blood; a group descended from a common ancestor. Compare {extended family}.
family	5.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	all the persons living together in one household.
family	6.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of related things or beings, esp. when scientifically categorized.
family	7.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of the taxonomic groups into which an order is divided and which contains one or more genera. (cat family) and (dog family) are two families of the order
family	8.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a group of organisms of the same species living together in a community.
family	9.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of historically related languages assumed to derive from one original language.
family	10.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an independent local group of the Mafia.
family	11.
	syl	fam:i+ly
	pron	<1f@mili>, <1f@mli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a group of curves or surfaces whose equations differ from a given equation only in the values assigned to one or more constants in each curve.
	exam	1	a family of concentric circles.
in the family way	12.
	head	family
	syl	in the family way.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pregnant.
family allowance	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly al+low+ance
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a former name for {child benefit}.
family Bible	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly Bi+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a large Bible used for family worship in which births, marriages, and deaths are recorded.
family circle	1.
	syl	fam:i+ly cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	members of a family regarded as a closed group.
family circle	2.
	syl	fam:i+ly cir+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the cheap seating area in a theatre behind or above the dress circle.
Family Compacthe	1.
	head	Family Compact
	syl	Fam:i+ly Com+pacthe.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	the ruling oligarchy in Upper Canada in the early 19th century.
Family Compact	2.
	syl	Fam:i+ly Com+pact
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any influential clique.
Family Division	0.
	syl	Fam:i+ly Di+vi+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. law.
	def	a division of the High Court of Justice dealing with divorce, the custody of and rights of access to children, etc.
family doctor	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly doc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	See {general practitioner}.
family grouping	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly group+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system, used usually in the infant school, of grouping children of various ages together, esp. for project work. Also called: {vertical grouping}.
family man	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly man
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is married and has children, esp. one who is devoted to his family.
family name	1.
	syl	fam:i+ly name
	pos	n.
	def	a surname, esp. when regarded as representing the family honour.
family name	2.
	syl	fam:i+ly name
	pos	n.
	def	a first or middle name frequently used in a family, often originally a surname.
family planning	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly plan+ning
	pos	n.
	def	the control of the number of children in a family and of the intervals between them, esp. by the use of contraceptives. See also {birth control}.
family skeleton	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly skel+e:ton
	pos	n.
	def	a closely guarded family secret.
family tree	0.
	syl	fam:i+ly tree
	pos	n.
	def	a chart showing the genealogical relationships and lines of descent of a family. Also called: {genealogical tree}.
famine	ety	C14: from Old French, via Vulgar Latin, from Latin fam*_es hunger
famine	1.
	syl	fam+ine
	pron	<1f@min>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe shortage of food, as through crop failure or overpopulation.
famine	2.
	syl	fam+ine
	pron	<1f@min>
	pos	n.
	def	acute shortage of anything.
famine	3.
	syl	fam+ine
	pron	<1f@min>
	pos	n.
	def	violent hunger.
famish	ety	C14: from Old French afamer, via Vulgar Latin, from Latin fam*_es #7famine 
famish	1.
	syl	fam+ish
	pron	<1f@miS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	now usually passive
	def	to be or make very hungry or weak.
famish	2.
	syl	fam+ish
	pron	<1f@miS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to die or cause to die from starvation.
famishment	sub
	head	famish
	syl	fam+ish+ment
	pos	n.
famous	ety	C14: from Latin f*_am*_osus; see #7fame 
famous	1.
	syl	fa+mous
	pron	<1fAm*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	known to or recognized by many people; renowned.
famous	2.
	syl	fa+mous
	pron	<1fAm*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent; splendid.
famous	3.
	syl	fa+mous
	pron	<1fAm*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of ill repute.
famously	sub
	head	famous
	syl	fa+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
famousness	sub
	head	famous
	syl	fa+mous+ness
	pos	n.
famulus	ety	C19: from Latin: servant
famuli	infl
	head	famulus
	syl	fam:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
famulus	0.
	syl	fam:u+lus
	pron	<1f@mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the attendant of a sorcerer or scholar.
fan	ety	Old English fann, from Latin vannus 
fan	H1.1.a.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for creating a current of air by movement of a surface or number of surfaces, esp. a rotating device consisting of a number of blades attached to a central hub.
fan	H1.1.b.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that rotates such a device.
fan	H1.2.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hand-agitated devices for cooling onself, esp. a collapsible semicircular series of flat segments of paper, ivory, etc.
fan	H1.3.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like such a fan, such as the tail of certain birds.
fan	H1.4.a.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of basket formerly used for winnowing grain.
fan	H1.4.b.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine equipped with a fan for winnowing or cleaning grain.
fans	infl
	head	fan
	syl	fans
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fanning	infl
	head	fan
	syl	fan+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fanned	infl
	head	fan
	syl	fanned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fan	H1.5.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause a current of air, esp. cool air, to blow upon, as by means of a fan.
	exam	1	to fan one's face.
fan	H1.6.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to agitate or move (air, smoke, etc.) with or as if with a fan.
fan	H1.7.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make fiercer, more ardent, etc..
	exam	1	fan one's passion.
fan	H1.8.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to spread out or cause to spread out in the shape of a fan.
fan	H1.9.a.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fire (an automatic gun) continuously by keeping the trigger depressed.
fan	H1.9.b.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fire (a nonautomatic gun) several times by repeatedly chopping back the hammer with the palm.
fan	H1.10.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to winnow (grain) by blowing the chaff away from it.
fanlike	sub
	head	fan
	syl	fan+like
	pos	adj.
fanner	sub
	head	fan
	syl	fan+ner
	pos	n.
fan	H2.1.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ardent admirer of a pop star, film actor, football team, etc.
fan	H2.2.
	syl	fan
	pron	<f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a devotee of a sport, hobby, etc.
Fanagalo	ety	C20: from Fanagalo fana ga lo, literally: do it like this; compare Zulu fana, be like, ka-lo of this
Fanakalo	alt
	head	Fanagalo
	or	Fanagalo
	syl	Fan:a+ka+lo
	pos	n.
Fanagalo	0.
	or	Fanakalo
	syl	Fan:a+ga+lo
	pron	<1f@n*g*l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pidgin language widely used in southern Africa, having English, Afrikaans, and Zulu components.
fanatic	ety	C16: from Latin f*_an*_aticus belonging to a temple, hence, inspired by a god, frenzied, from f*_anum temple
fanatic	1.
	syl	fa+nat+ic
	pron	<f*1n@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose enthusiasm or zeal for something is extreme or beyond normal limits.
fanatic	2.
	syl	fa+nat+ic
	pron	<f*1n@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person devoted to a particular hobby or pastime; fan.
	exam	1	a jazz fanatic.
fanatic	3.
	syl	fa+nat+ic
	pron	<f*1n@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {fanatical}.
fanatical	0.
	syl	fa+nat:i+cal
	pron	<f*1n@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	surpassing what is normal or accepted in enthusiasm for or belief in something; excessively or unusually dedicated or devoted.
fanatically	sub
	head	fanatical
	syl	fa+1nat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
fanaticism	0.
	syl	fa+nat:i+cism
	pron	<f*1n@ti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	wildly excessive or irrational devotion, dedication, or enthusiasm.
fanaticise	alt
	head	fanaticize
	or	fanaticize
	syl	fa+nat:i+cise
	pron	<f*1n@ti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
fanaticize	0.
	or	fanaticise
	syl	fa+nat:i+cize
	pron	<f*1n@ti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fanatical.
fan belt	0.
	syl	fan belt
	pos	n.
	def	any belt that drives a fan, esp. the belt that drives a cooling fan together with a dynamo or alternator in a car engine.
fancied	1.
	syl	fan+cied
	pron	<1f@nsid>
	pos	adj.
	def	imaginary; unreal.
fancied	2.
	syl	fan+cied
	pron	<1f@nsid>
	pos	adj.
	def	thought likely to win or succeed.
	exam	1	a fancied runner.
fancier	1.
	syl	fan+ci+er
	pron	<1f@nsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a special interest in something.
fancier	2.
	syl	fan+ci+er
	pron	<1f@nsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breeds plants or animals, often as a pastime.
	exam	1	a bird fancier.
fanciful	1.
	syl	fan+ci+ful
	pron	<1f@nsiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	not based on fact; dubious or imaginary.
	exam	1	fanciful notions.
fanciful	2.
	syl	fan+ci+ful
	pron	<1f@nsiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	made or designed in a curious, intricate, or imaginative way.
fanciful	3.
	syl	fan+ci+ful
	pron	<1f@nsiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging in or influenced by fancy; whimsical.
fancifully	sub
	head	fanciful
	syl	fan+ci+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
fancifulness	sub
	head	fanciful
	syl	fan+ci+ful+ness
	pos	n.
fancy	ety	C15 fantsy, shortened from fantasie; see #7fantasy 
fancier	infl
	head	fancy
	syl	fan+ci+er
	pos	adj.
fanciest	infl
	head	fancy
	syl	fan+ci+est.
	pos	adj.
fancy	1.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not plain; ornamented or decorative.
	exam	1	a fancy cake;
	exam	2	fancy clothes.
fancy	2.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring skill to perform; intricate.
	exam	1	a fancy dance routine.
fancy	3.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising in the imagination; capricious or illusory.
fancy	4.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often used ironically
	def	superior in quality or impressive.
	exam	1	a fancy course in business administration.
fancy	5.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	higher than expected.
	exam	1	fancy prices.
fancy	6.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a domestic animal
	def	bred for particular qualities.
fancies	infl
	head	fancy
	syl	fan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fancy	7.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden capricious idea; whim.
fancy	8.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden or irrational liking for a person or thing.
fancy	9.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to conceive and represent decorative and novel imagery, esp. in poetry. Fancy was held by Coleridge to be more casual and superficial than imagination. See {{imagination} (sense 4)}.
fancy	10.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea or thing produced by this.
fancy	11.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental image.
fancy	12.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	taste or judgment, as in art of dress.
fancy	13.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fantasy, fantasia}. a composition for solo lute, keyboard, etc, current during the 16th and 17th centuries.
the fancy	14.
	head	fancy
	syl	the fancy.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	those who follow a particular sport, esp. prize fighting. {~} {+cies, +cy+ing, +cied}.
fancy	15.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	to picture in the imagination.
fancy	16.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	to suppose; imagine.
	exam	1	I fancy it will rain.
fancy	17.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often used with a negative
	def	to like.
	exam	1	I don't fancy your chances&!
fancy	18.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	reflexive
	def	to have a high or ill-founded opinion of oneself.
	exam	1	he fancied himself as a doctor.
fancy	19.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have a wish for; desire.
	exam	1	she fancied some chocolate.
fancy	20.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to be physically attracted to (another person).
fancy	21.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	to breed (animals) for particular characteristics.
fancy	22.
	syl	fan+cy
	pron	<1f@nsi>
	pos	interj.
	def	Also: {fancy that&}! an exclamation of surprise or disbelief.
fancily	sub
	head	fancy
	syl	fan+ci+ly
	pos	adv.
fanciness	sub
	head	fancy
	syl	fan+ci+ness
	pos	n.
fancy dress	0.a.
	syl	fan+cy dress
	pos	n.
	def	costume worn at masquerades, etc., usually representing a particular role, historical figure, etc.
fancy dress	0.b.
	syl	fan+cy dress
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fancy-dress ball.
fancy-free	0.
	syl	fan:cy-free
	pos	adj.
	def	having no commitments; carefree.
fancy goods	0.
	syl	fan+cy goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small decorative gifts; knickknacks.
fancy man	1.
	syl	fan+cy man
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a woman's lover.
fancy man	2.
	syl	fan+cy man
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a pimp.
fancy woman	0.
	syl	fan+cy wom+an
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a mistress or prostitute.
fancywork	0.
	syl	fan:cy+work
	pron	<1f@nsi2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental needlework, such as embroidery or crochet.
fan dance	0.
	syl	fan dance
	pos	n.
	def	a dance in which large fans are manipulated in front of the body, partially revealing or suggesting nakedness.
fandangle	ety	C19: perhaps from #7fandango 
fandangle	1.
	syl	fan+dan+gle
	pron	<f@n1d@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	elaborate ornament.
fandangle	2.
	syl	fan+dan+gle
	pron	<f@n1d@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonsense.
fandango	ety	C18: from Spanish, of uncertain origin
fandangos	infl
	head	fandango
	syl	fan+dan+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fandango	1.
	syl	fan+dan+go
	pron	<f@n1d@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an old Spanish courtship dance in triple time between a couple who dance closely and provocatively.
fandango	2.
	syl	fan+dan+go
	pron	<f@n1d@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
fane	ety	C14: from Latin f*_anum 
fane	0.
	syl	fane
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a temple or shrine.
Amintore	infl
	head	Fanfani
	syl	A:min:to:re
	pron	<a1mintorA>
	pos	n.
Fanfani	0.
	syl	Fan:fa:ni
	pron	Italian <fan1fa:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, Italian statesman; premier 1954, 1958-59, 1960-63.
fanfare	ety	C17: from French, back formation from fanfarer to play a flourish on trumpets; see #7fanfaronade 
fanfare	1.
	syl	fan+fare
	pron	<1f@nfe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flourish or short tune played on brass instruments, used as a military signal, at a ceremonial event, etc.
fanfare	2.
	syl	fan+fare
	pron	<1f@nfe*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ostentatious flourish or display.
fanfaronade	ety	C17: via French from Spanish fanfaronada, from fanfarron boaster, from Arabic farf*_ar garrulous
fanfaronade	0.
	syl	fan+fa+ro+nade
	pron	<2f@nf*r*1na:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	boasting or flaunting behaviour; bluster.
fang	ety	Old English fang what is caught, prey; related to Old Norse fang a grip, German Fang booty
fang	1.
	syl	fang
	pron	<f@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the long pointed hollow or grooved tooth of a venomous snake through which venom is injected.
fang	2.
	syl	fang
	pron	<f@G>
	pos	n.
	def	any large pointed tooth, esp. the canine or carnassial tooth of a carnivorous mammal.
fang	3.
	syl	fang
	pron	<f@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of a tooth.
fang	4.
	syl	fang
	pron	<f@G>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	tooth.
	exam	1	clean your fangs.
fanged	sub
	head	fang
	syl	fanged
	pos	adj.
fangless	sub
	head	fang
	syl	fang+less
	pos	adj.
fanglike	sub
	head	fang
	syl	fang+2like
	pos	adj.
Fang	1.
	or	Fangs
	syl	Fang
	pron	<f@G>, <fa:G>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in the rain forests of Gabon and Rio Muni: noted for their use of iron and copper money and for their sculpture.
Fang	2.
	syl	Fang
	pron	<f@G>, <fa:G>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Juan Manuel	infl
	head	Fangio
	syl	Juan Ma:nuel
	pron	<$xwan ma1nwAl). born 1911, ArgAntinian racing drivAr who won thA World Championship fivA timAs bAtwAAn 1951 and 1957>
	pos	n.
fango	ety	from Italian
fango	0.
	syl	fan+go
	pron	<1f@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	mud from thermal springs in Italy, used in the treatment of rheumatic disease.
fan heater	0.
	syl	fan heat+er
	pos	n.
	def	a space heater consisting of an electrically heated element with an electrically driven fan to disperse the heat by forced convection.
fanion	ety	C18: from French, from fanon maniple, of Germanic origin
fanion	0.
	syl	fan+ion
	pron	<1f@nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flag used by surveyors to mark stations.
fanjet	0.
	syl	fan+jet
	pron	<1f@n2Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{turbofan} (senses 1, 2)}.
fankle	ety	from fank a coil of rope, from fang an obsolete variant of #7vang 
fankle	0.
	syl	fan+kle
	pron	<1f@GkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	to entangle.
fanlight	1.
	syl	fan+light
	pron	<1f@n2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a semicircular window over a door or window, often having sash bars like the ribs of a fan.
fanlight	2.
	syl	fan+light
	pron	<1f@n2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rectangular window over a door. U.S name: {transom}.
fanlight	3.
	syl	fan+light
	pron	<1f@n2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {skylight}.
fan mail	0.
	syl	fan mail
	pos	n.
	def	mail sent to a famous person, such as a pop musician or film star, by admirers.
fanny	ety	C20: perhaps from Fanny, pet name from Frances 
fannies	infl
	head	fanny
	syl	fan+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fanny	1.
	syl	fan+ny
	pron	<1f@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Taboo, Brit.
	def	the female pudendum.
fanny	2.
	syl	fan+ny
	pron	<1f@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	the buttocks.
fanny adams	ety	C19: from the name of a young murder victim whose body was cut up into small pieces. For sense 1: a euphemism for fuck all 
fanny adams	1.
	syl	fan+ny ad+ams
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually preceded by sweet
	def	absolutely nothing at all. Often shortened to {f.a}.
fanny adams	2.
	syl	fan+ny ad+ams
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	Chiefly nautical. formerly
	def	tinned meat, esp. mutton.
fanon	ety	Middle English, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German fano cloth
fanon	1.
	syl	fan+on
	pron	<1f@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a collar-shaped vestment worn by the pope when celebrating mass.
fanon	2.
	syl	fan+on
	pron	<1f@n*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	usage	formerly
	def	various pieces of embroidered fabric used in the liturgy.
fan palm	0.
	syl	fan palm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various palm trees, such as the talipot and palmetto, that have fan-shaped leaves. Compare {feather palm}.
fantail	1.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic pigeon having a large tail that can be opened like a fan.
fantail	2.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World flycatcher of the genus of Australia and SE Asia, having a broad fan-shaped tail.
fantail	3.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a tail shaped like an outspread fan.
fantail	4.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a part or structure having a number of components radiating from a common centre.
fantail	5.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a burner that ejects fuel to produce a wide flat flame in a lamp or furnace.
fantail	6.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat jet of air and coal dust projected into the air stream of a pulverized-coal furnace.
fantail	7.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an auxiliary sail on the upper portion of a windmill that turns the mill to face the wind.
fantail	8.
	syl	fan+tail
	pron	<1f@n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a curved part of the deck projecting aft of the sternpost of a ship.
fan-tailed	sub
	head	fantail
	syl	fan-2tailed
	pos	adj.
fan-tan	ety	C19: from Chinese (Cantonese) fan t'an repeated divisions, from fan times+ t'an division
fan-tan	1.
	syl	fan-tan
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese gambling game in which a random number of counters are placed under a bowl and wagers laid on how many will remain after they have been divided by four.
fan-tan	2.
	syl	fan-tan
	pos	n.
	def	a card game played in sequence, the winner being the first to use up all his cards.
fantasia	ety	C18: from Italian: fancy; see #7fantasy 
fantasia	1.
	syl	fan+ta+si:a
	pron	<f@n1tAzi*>, <2f@nt*1zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical composition of a free or improvisatory nature.
fantasia	2.
	syl	fan+ta+si:a
	pron	<f@n1tAzi*>, <2f@nt*1zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a potpourri of popular tunes woven freely into a loosely bound composition.
fantasia	3.
	syl	fan+ta+si:a
	pron	<f@n1tAzi*>, <2f@nt*1zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{fancy} (sense 13)}.
fantasise	alt
	head	fantasize
	or	fantasize
	syl	fan+ta+sise
	pron	<1f@nt*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
fantasize	1.
	or	fantasise
	syl	fan+ta+size
	pron	<1f@nt*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to conceive extravagant or whimsical ideas, images, etc.
fantasize	2.
	or	fantasise
	syl	fan+ta+size
	pron	<1f@nt*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conceive pleasant or satisfying mental images.
fantasm	0.
	syl	fan+tasm
	pron	<1f@nt@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {phantasm}.
fantasmal	sub
	head	fantasm
	or	fantasmic
	syl	fan+1tas+mal
	pos	adj.
fantasmic	sub
	head	fantasm
	or	fantasmal
	syl	fan+1tas+mic
	pos	adj.
fantasmally	sub
	head	fantasm
	or	fantasmically
	syl	fan+1tas+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
fantasmically	sub
	head	fantasm
	or	fantasmally
	syl	fan+1tas+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
fantast	ety	C16: from German Phantast, from Greek phantast*_es boaster; English word influenced in meaning by #7fantastic 
fantast	0.
	syl	fan+tast
	pron	<1f@nt@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a dreamer or visionary.
fantastic	ety	C14 fantastik imaginary, via Late Latin from Greek phantastikos capable of imagining, from phantazein to make visible &- @!fan+tas+ti+#!cal+i@.ty or fan+#!tas+ti+cal+ness n.
fantastic	1.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	strange, weird, or fanciful in appearance, conception, etc.
fantastic	2.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	created in the mind; illusory.
fantastic	3.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	extravagantly fanciful; unrealistic.
	exam	1	fantastic plans.
fantastic	4.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	incredible or preposterous; absurd.
	exam	1	a fantastic verdict.
fantastic	5.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	very large or extreme; great.
	exam	1	a fantastic fortune;
	exam	2	he suffered fantastic pain.
fantastic	6.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	very good; excellent.
fantastic	7.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, given to, or characterized by fantasy.
fantastic	8.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	not constant; capricious; fitful.
	exam	1	given to fantastic moods.
fantastic	9.
	syl	fan+tas+tic
	pron	<f@n1t@stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	also
	def	a person who dresses or behaves eccentrically.
fantastically	1.
	syl	fan+tas+ti+cal+ly
	pron	<f@n1t@stikli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a fantastic manner.
fantasy	ety	C14 fantasie, from Latin phantasia, from Greek phantazein to make visible
phantasy	alt
	head	fantasy
	or	fantasy
	syl	phan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
fantasies	infl
	head	fantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fantasy	1.a.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	imagination unrestricted by reality.
fantasy	1.b.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fantasy world.
fantasy	2.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a creation of the imagination, esp. a weird or bizarre one.
fantasy	3.a.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of pleasing mental images, usually serving to fulfil a need not gratified in reality.
fantasy	3.b.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the activity of forming such images.
fantasy	4.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a whimsical or far-fetched notion.
fantasy	5.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an illusion, hallucination, or phantom.
fantasy	6.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly elaborate imaginative design or creation.
fantasy	7.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {{fantasia} (senses 1, 2)}, { {fancy} (sense 13)}, or (rare) {{development} (sense 5)}.
fantasy	8.a.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	literature having a large fantasy content.
fantasy	8.b.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a prose or dramatic composition of this type.
fantasies	infl
	head	fantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sies
	pos	vb.
fantasying	infl
	head	fantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy+ing
	pos	vb.
fantasied	infl
	head	fantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sied.
	pos	vb.
fantasy	9.
	or	phantasy
	syl	fan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {fantasize}.
Fanti	1.
	syl	Fan+ti
	pron	<1f@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Ghana: one of the two chief dialects of Akan. Compare {Twi}.
Fantis	infl
	head	Fanti
	or	Fanti
	syl	Fan+tis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fanti	infl
	or	Fantis
	syl	Fan+ti
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fanti	2.
	syl	Fan+ti
	pron	<1f@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people who speak this language, inhabiting the rain forests of Ghana and the Ivory Coast.
(Ignace) Henri (Joseph Th'eodore)	infl
	head	Fantin-Latour
	syl	(Ignace) Hen:ri (Joseph Th*'eodore)
	pron	<?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Fantin-Latour	0.
	syl	Fan:tin-La:tour
	pron	French <f?~at?~e> <la1tu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1836-1904, French painter, noted for his still-lifes and portrait groups.
fantoccini	ety	C18: from Italian: little puppets, plural of fantoccino, from fantoccio puppet, from fante boy, from Latin inf*_ans #7infant 
fantoccini	1.
	syl	fan+toc+ci+ni
	pron	<2f@nt*1CEni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	marionettes.
fantoccini	2.
	syl	fan+toc+ci+ni
	pron	<2f@nt*1CEni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	puppet shows in which they are used.
fantod	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
fantod	1.
	syl	fan+tod
	pron	<1f@nt*d>
	pos	n.
	def	crotchety or faddish behaviour.
fantod	2.
	syl	fan+tod
	pron	<1f@nt*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a state of restlessness or unease.
fantom	0.
	syl	fan+tom
	pron	<1f@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {phantom}.
fan tracery	0.
	syl	fan trac+er:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the carved ornamentation on fan vaulting.
fan vaulting	0.
	syl	fan vault+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	vaulting having ribs that radiate like those of a fan and spring from the top of a capital or corbel. Also called: {palm vaulting}.
fan worm	0.
	syl	fan worm
	pos	n.
	def	any tube-dwelling polychaete worm of the family having long tentacles that spread into a fan when the worm emerges from its tube.
FAO	0.
	syl	FAO
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Food and Agriculture Organization (of the United Nations).
faq	0.
	syl	f.a.q.
	qual	Austral. informal. abbrev. for
	def	fair average quality.
faqir	0.
	syl	fa+qir
	pron	<f*1ki*>, <1fAik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fakir}.
far	ety	Old English feorr; related to Old Frisian f*_ir, Old High German ferro, Latin porro forwards, Greek pera further
farther	infl
	head	far
	or	further
	syl	far+ther
	pos	adv.
further	infl
	head	far
	or	farther
	syl	fur+ther
	pos	adv.
farthest	infl
	head	far
	or	furthest
	syl	far+thest
	pos	adv.
furthest	infl
	head	far
	or	farthest
	syl	fur+thest.
	pos	adv.
far	1.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	at, to, or from a great distance.
far	2.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	at or to a remote time.
	exam	1	far in the future.
far	3.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	to a considerable degree; very much.
	exam	1	a far better plan.
far	4.a.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	to the degree or extent that.
far	4.b.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	to the distance or place of.
by far	5.
	head	far
	syl	by far.
	def	by a considerable margin.
far and away	6.
	head	far
	syl	far and away.
	def	by a very great margin.
far and wide	7.
	head	far
	syl	far and wide.
	def	over great distances; everywhere.
far be it from me	8.
	head	far
	syl	far be it from me.
	def	I would not presume; on no account.
	exam	1	far be it from me to tell you what to do.
far	9.a.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in an advanced state of deterioration.
far	9.b.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely drunk.
few and far between	10.
	head	far
	syl	few and far between.
	def	in?!frequent.
far	11.a.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	to be successful; achieve much.
	exam	1	your son will go far.
far	11.b.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	to be sufficient or last long.
	exam	1	the wine didn't go far.
go too far	12.
	head	far
	syl	go too far.
	def	to exceed reasonable limits.
how far	13.
	head	far
	syl	how far??
	def	to what extent, distance, or degree??
in so far	14.
	head	far
	syl	in so far.
	def	a variant form (esp. Brit.) of {insofar}.
far	15.a.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	up to the present moment.
far	15.b.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	up to a certain point, extent, degree, etc.
so good	infl
	head	far
	syl	so good.
so far	16.
	head	far
	syl	so far
	def	an expression of satisfaction with progress made.
far	17.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	remote in space or time.
	exam	1	a far country;
	exam	2	in the far past.
far	18.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	extending a great distance; long.
far	19.
	syl	far
	pron	<fa:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	more distant.
	exam	1	the far end of the room.
a far cry	20.
	head	far
	syl	a far cry.
	usage	prenominal
	def	very different.
far from	21.
	head	far
	syl	far from.
	usage	prenominal
	def	in a degree, state, etc., remote from.
	exam	1	he is far from happy.
farness	sub
	head	far
	syl	far+ness
	pos	n.
farad	ety	C19: named after Michael F#7araday 
farad	0.
	syl	far+ad
	pron	<1f@r*d>, <-@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the derived SI unit of electric capacitance; the capacitance of a capacitor between the plates of which a potential of 1 volt is created by a charge of 1 coulomb. Symbol: F
faraday	ety	C20: named after Michael F#7araday 
faraday	0.
	syl	far:a+day
	pron	<1f@r*2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of electricity, used in electrochemical calculations, equivalent to unit amount of substance of electrons. It is equal to the product of the Avogadro number and the charge on the electron and has the value 96487 coulombs per mole. Symbol.
	exam	1	F
Michael	infl
	head	Faraday
	syl	Mi:chael.
	pos	n.
Faraday	0.
	syl	Far:a:day
	pron	<1f@r*2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	1791-1867, English physicist and chemist who discovered electromagnetic induction, leading to the invention of the dynamo. He also carried out research into the principles of electrolysis.
faradic	ety	C19: from French faradique, from Michael F#7araday 
faradic	0.
	syl	fa+rad+ic
	pron	<f*1r@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with an intermittent asymmetric alternating current such as that induced in the secondary winding of an induction coil.
faradism	0.
	syl	far:a+dism
	pron	<1f@r*2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the therapeutic use of faradic currents.
faradise	alt
	head	faradize
	or	faradize
	syl	far:a+dise
	pron	<1f@r*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
faradize	0.
	or	faradise
	syl	far:a+dize
	pron	<1f@r*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (an organ or part) with faradic currents.
faradization	sub
	head	faradize
	or	faradisation
	syl	far:a+di+1za+tion
	pos	n.
faradisation	sub
	head	faradize
	or	faradization
	syl	far:a+di+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
faradizer	sub
	head	faradize
	or	faradiser
	syl	far:a+2diz+er
	pos	n.
faradiser	sub
	head	faradize
	or	faradizer
	syl	far:a+2dis+er
	pos	n.
farandole	ety	C19: from French, from Proven*,cal farandoulo, of uncertain origin; compare Spanish far*'andula itinerant group of actors
farandole	1.
	syl	far+an+dole
	pron	<1f@r*n2d*ul>, French <far?~a1dcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a lively dance in six-eight or four-four time from Provence.
farandole	2.
	syl	far+an+dole
	pron	<1f@r*n2d*ul>, French <far?~a1dcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
(far away	infl
	head	faraway
	syl	(far a:way
	pos	adj.
faraway	0.
	syl	far+a:way
	pron	<1fa:r*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
faraway	1.
	syl	far+a:way
	pron	<1fa:r*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	def	very distant; remote.
faraway	2.
	syl	far+a:way
	pron	<1fa:r*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	def	dreamy or absent-minded.
farce	ety	C14 (in the sense: stuffing): from Old French, from Latin farc*_ire to stuff, interpolate passages (in the mass, in religious plays, etc.)
farce	1.
	syl	farce
	pron	<fa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a broadly humorous play based on the exploitation of improbable situations.
farce	2.
	syl	farce
	pron	<fa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the genre of comedy represented by works of this kind.
farce	3.
	syl	farce
	pron	<fa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a ludicrous situation or action.
farce	4.
	syl	farce
	pron	<fa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {farcemeat}. another name for {forcemeat}.
farce	5.
	syl	farce
	pron	<fa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to enliven (a speech, etc.) with jokes.
farce	6.
	syl	farce
	pron	<fa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to stuff (meat, fowl, etc.) with forcemeat.
farceur	1.
	syl	far+ceur
	pron	French <far1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of or performer in farces.
farceur	2.
	syl	far+ceur
	pron	French <far1s@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a joker.
farceuse	sub
	head	farceur
	syl	far+1ceuse
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
farci	ety	French: stuffed; see #7farce 
farci	0.
	syl	far+ci
	pron	<fa:1sE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	stuffed.
farcical	1.
	syl	far+ci+cal
	pron	<1fa:sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ludicrous; absurd.
farcical	2.
	syl	far+ci+cal
	pron	<1fa:sikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to farce.
farcicality	sub
	head	farcical
	or	farcicalness
	syl	far+ci+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
farcicalness	sub
	head	farcical
	or	farcicality
	syl	far+ci+cal+ness
	pos	n.
farcically	sub
	head	farcical
	syl	far+ci+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
farcy	ety	C15: from Old French farcin, from Late Latin farc*_iminum glanders, from Latin farc*_imen a sausage, from farc*_ire to stuff
farcies	infl
	head	farcy
	syl	far+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
farcy	0.
	syl	far+cy
	pron	<1fa:si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a form of glanders in which lymph vessels near the skin become thickened, with skin lesions and abscess-forming nodules.
fard	ety	C15: from Old French farder to use facial cosmetics, of Germanic origin
fard	0.
	syl	fard
	pron	<fa:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	paint for the face, esp. white paint.
fardel	ety	C13: from Old French farde, ultimately from Arabic fardah 
fardel	0.
	syl	far+del
	pron	<1fa:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bundle or burden.
fare	ety	Old English faran; related to Old Norse fara to travel, Old High German faran to go, Greek poros ford
fare	1.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum charged or paid for conveyance in a bus, train, aeroplane, etc.
fare	2.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paying passenger, esp. when carried by taxi.
fare	3.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a range of food and drink; diet. {~}
fare	4.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	to get on (as specified); manage.
	exam	1	he fared well.
fare	5.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	with it as a subject
	def	to turn out or happen as specified.
	exam	1	it fared badly with him.
fare	6.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to eat.
	exam	1	we fared sumptuously.
fare	7.
	syl	fare
	pron	<fe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by forth
	def	to go or travel.
farer	sub
	head	fare
	syl	far+er
	pos	n.
Far Easthe	infl
	head	Far East
	syl	Far Easthe.
	pos	n.
Far East	0.
	syl	Far East
	pos	n.
	def	the countries of E Asia, including China, Japan, North and South Korea, E Siberia, Indochina, and adjacent islands: sometimes extended to include all territories east of Afghanistan.
Far Eastern	sub
	head	Far East
	syl	Far East+ern
	pos	adj.
Fareham	0.
	syl	Fare+ham
	pron	<1fe*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, in S Hampshire. Pop.: 80296 (1971).
fare-you-well	alt
	head	fare-thee-well
	or	fare-thee-well
	syl	fare-you-well
	pos	n.
fare-thee-well	0.
	or	fare-you-well
	syl	fare-thee-well
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of perfection.
	exam	1	the steak was cooked to a fare-thee-well.
farewell	0.
	syl	fare+well
	pron	<2fe*1wel>
	exam	1	sentence substitite.
farewell	1.
	syl	fare+well
	pron	<2fe*1wel>
	def	goodbye; adieu.
farewell	2.
	syl	fare+well
	pron	<2fe*1wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a parting salutation.
farewell	3.
	syl	fare+well
	pron	<2fe*1wel>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of departure; leave-taking.
farewell	4.
	syl	fare+well
	pron	<2fe*1wel>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	expressing leave-taking.
	exam	1	a farewell speech.
farewell	5.
	syl	fare+well
	pron	<2fe*1wel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to honour (a person) at his departure, retirement, etc.
far-fetched	0.
	syl	far-fetched
	pos	adj.
	def	improbable in nature; unlikely.
far-flung	1.
	syl	far-flung
	pos	adj.
	def	widely distributed.
far-flung	2.
	syl	far-flung
	pos	adj.
	def	far distant; remote.
farina	ety	C18: from Latin f*_ar spelt, coarse meal
farina	1.
	syl	fa+ri+na
	pron	<f*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	flour or meal made from any kind of cereal grain.
farina	2.
	syl	fa+ri+na
	pron	<f*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	starch, esp. prepared from potato flour.
farinaceous	1.
	syl	far:i+na+ceous
	pron	<2f@ri1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting or made of starch, such as bread, macaroni, and potatoes.
farinaceous	2.
	syl	far:i+na+ceous
	pron	<2f@ri1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a mealy texture or appearance.
farinaceous	3.
	syl	far:i+na+ceous
	pron	<2f@ri1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing starch.
	exam	1	farinaceous seeds.
farinose	1.
	syl	far:i+nose
	pron	<1f@ri2n*us>, <-2n*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	similar to or yielding farina.
farinose	2.
	syl	far:i+nose
	pron	<1f@ri2n*us>, <-2n*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	covered with very short hairs resembling a whitish mealy dust.
farinosely	sub
	head	farinose
	syl	far:i+2nose+ly
	pos	adv.
farl	ety	C18: from earlier fardel fourth part, from Old English f*_eortha fourth+Middle English del part
farle	alt
	head	farl
	or	farl
	syl	farle
	pron	<fa:l>
	pos	n.
farl	0.
	or	farle
	syl	farl
	pron	<fa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin cake of oatmeal, often triangular in shape.
farm	ety	C13: from Old French ferme rented land, ultimately from Latin firm*_are to settle
farm	1.a.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tract of land, usually with house and buildings, cultivated as a unit or used to rear livestock.
farm	1.b.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	farm produce.
farm	1.c.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	farmland.
farm	2.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of land or water devoted to the growing or rearing of some particular type of vegetable, fruit, animal, or fish.
	exam	1	a fish farm.
farm	3.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an installation for storage.
farm	4.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of which one or more taxes are leased.
farm	5.a.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed sum paid by an individual or group for the right of collecting and retaining taxes, rents, etc.
farm	5.b.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed sum paid regularly by a town, county, etc., in lieu of taxes.
farm	5.c.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the leasing of a source of revenue to an individual or group.
farm	5.d.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed tax, rent, etc., paid regularly.
farm	6.a.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cultivate (land).
farm	6.b.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rear (stock, etc.) on a farm.
farm	7.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in agricultural work, esp. as a way of life.
farm	8.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look after a child for a fixed sum.
farm	9.a.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collect the moneys due and retain the profits from (a tax district, business, etc.) for a specified period on payment of a sum or sums.
farm	9.b.
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to operate (a franchise) under similar conditions.
farm	xref
	syl	farm
	pron	<fa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {farm out}.
farmable	sub
	head	farm
	syl	farm+a:ble
	pos	adj.
farmer	1.
	syl	farm+er
	pron	<1fa:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates or manages a farm.
farmer	2.
	syl	farm+er
	pron	<1fa:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who obtains the right to collect and retain a tax, rent, etc., or operate a franchise for a specified period on payment of a fee.
farmer	3.
	syl	farm+er
	pron	<1fa:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks after a child for a fixed sum.
John	infl
	head	Farmer
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Farmer	0.
	syl	Far:mer
	pron	<1fa:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1565-1605, English madrigal composer and organist.
farmers-general	infl
	head	farmer-general
	syl	farm:ers-gen:e:ral.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
farmer-general	0.
	syl	farm:er-gen:e:ral
	pos	n.
	usage	in France before 1789
	def	a member of a group allowed to farm certain taxes.
farmer-generalship	sub
	head	farmer-general
	syl	farm:er-1gen:er:al+2ship
	pos	n.
farm hand	0.
	syl	farm hand
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is hired to work on a farm.
farmhouse	1.
	syl	farm+house
	pron	<1fa:m2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a house attached to a farm, esp. the dwelling from which the farm is managed.
farmhouse	2.
	syl	farm+house
	pron	<1fa:m2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {farmhouse loaf}. a large white loaf, baked in a tin, with slightly curved sides and top.
farming	0.a.
	syl	farm+ing
	pron	<1fa:miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business, art, or skill of agriculture.
farming	0.b.
	syl	farm+ing
	pron	<1fa:miG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	farming methods.
farmland	0.
	syl	farm+land
	pron	<1fa:m2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land used or suitable for farming.
farm out	1.
	syl	farm out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send (work) to be done by another person, firm, etc.; subcontract.
farm out	2.
	syl	farm out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (a child, etc.) into the care of a private individual; foster.
farm out	3.
	syl	farm out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lease to another for a rent or fee the right to operate (a business for profit, land, etc.) or the right to collect (taxes).
farmstead	0.
	syl	farm+stead
	pron	<1fa:m2sted>
	pos	n.
	def	a farm or the part of a farm comprising its main buildings together with adjacent grounds.
farmyard	0.a.
	syl	farm+yard
	pron	<1fa:m2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an area surrounded by or adjacent to farm buildings.
farmyard	0.b.
	syl	farm+yard
	pron	<1fa:m2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	farmyard animals.
Farnborough	0.
	syl	Farn+bor+ough
	pron	<1fa:nb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in NE Hampshire: military base, with an aeronautical research centre. Pop.: 41233 (1971).
Alessandro	1.
	head	Farnese
	syl	A:les:san:dro
	pron	<2alAs1sandro>
	def	original name of (Pope) {Paul III}.
Alessandro	2.
	head	Farnese
	syl	A:les:san:dro
	def	duke of Parma and Piacenza. 1545-92, Italian general, statesman, and diplomat in the service of Philip II of Spain. As governor of the Netherlands (1578-92) , he successfully suppressed revolts against Spanish rule.
farnesol	ety	C20: from New Latin (Acacia) farnesi*_ana; named after Odoardo Farnese, C17 Italian cardinal
farnesol	0.
	syl	far+ne:sol
	pron	<1fa:ni2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless aromatic sesquiterpene alcohol found in many essential oils and used in the form of its derivatives in perfumery; 3,7,11-trimethyl-2,6,10-dodecatrienol. Formula: C\1\5H\2\6O.
Farnham	0.
	syl	Farn+ham
	pron	<1fa:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in NW Surrey. Pop.: 31175 (1971).
Far Northe	infl
	head	Far North
	syl	Far Northe.
	pos	n.
Far North	0.
	syl	Far North
	pos	n.
	def	the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions of the world.
faro	ety	C18: probably spelling variant of Pharoah 
faro	0.
	syl	far:o
	pron	<1fe*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling game in which players bet against the dealer on what cards he will turn up.
Faroes	0.
	syl	Far:oes
	pron	<1fe*r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Faeroes}.
Faroese	sub
	head	Faroes
	syl	Far:o+ese
	pron	<2fe*r*u1Ez>
	pos	adj. n.
(far off	infl
	head	far-off
	syl	(far off
	pos	adj.
far-off	0.
	syl	far-off
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	remote in space or time; distant.
farouche	ety	C18: from French, from Old French faroche, from Late Latin forasticus from without, from Latin foras out of doors
farouche	0.
	syl	fa+rouche
	pron	French. <fa1ruS>
	pos	adj.
	def	sullen or remote.
Faruk I	alt
	head	Farouk I
	or	Farouk I
	syl	Fa:ruk I
	pron	<f*1ru:k>
	pos	n.
Farouk I	0.
	or	Faruk I
	syl	Fa:rouk I
	pron	<f*1ru:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1920-65, last king of Egypt (1936-52). He was forced to abdicate (1952).
(far out	infl
	head	far-out
	syl	(far out
	pos	adj.
far-out	xref
	syl	far-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	exam	1	when postpositive)
far-out	1.
	syl	far-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	bizarre or avant-garde.
far-out	2.
	syl	far-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	excellent; wonderful.
far out	infl
	head	far-out
	syl	far out.
	pos	interj.
far-out	3.
	syl	far-out
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of amazement or delight.
George	infl
	head	Farquhar
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Farquhar	0.
	syl	Far:quhar
	pron	<1fa:kw*>, <-k*>
	pos	n.
	def	1678-1707, Irish-born dramatist; author of comedies such as (1706) and (1707).
Farquhar Islands	0.
	syl	Far+quhar Is+lands
	pron	<1fa:kw*>, <-k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island group in the Indian Ocean: administratively part of the Seychelles.
farrago	ety	C17: from Latin: mash for cattle (hence, a mixture), from f*_ar spelt
farragoes	infl
	head	farrago
	syl	far+ra+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
farrago	0.
	syl	far+ra+go
	pron	<f*1ra:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hotchpotch.
farraginous	sub
	head	farrago
	syl	far+rag:i+nous
	pron	<f*1r@Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
far-reaching	0.
	syl	far-reach:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	extensive in influence, effect, or range.
farrier	ety	C16: from Old French ferrier, from Latin ferr*_arius smith, from ferrum iron
farrier	1.
	syl	far+ri+er
	pron	<1f@ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who shoes horses.
farrier	2.
	syl	far+ri+er
	pron	<1f@ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another name for {veterinary surgeon}.
farrier	3.
	syl	far+ri+er
	pron	<1f@ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Military.
	def	a noncommissioned officer who looks after horses.
farrieries	infl
	head	farriery
	syl	far+ri+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
farriery	0.
	syl	far+ri+er:y
	pron	<1f@ri*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the art, work, or establishment of a farrier.
farrow	ety	Old English fearh; related to Old High German farah young pig, Latin porcus pig, Greek porkos 
farrow	H1.1.
	syl	far+row
	pron	<1f@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a litter of piglets.
farrow	H1.2.
	syl	far+row
	pron	<1f@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a sow
	def	to give birth to (a litter).
farrow	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch verwe- (unattested) cow that has ceased to bear; compare Old English fearr ox
farrow	H2.0.
	syl	far+row
	pron	<1f@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cow
	def	not calving in a given year.
far-seeing	0.
	syl	far-see:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	having shrewd judgment; far-sighted.
far-sighted	1.
	syl	far-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing prudence and foresight.
far-sighted	2.
	syl	far-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of, relating to, or suffering from hyperopia.
far-sighted	3.
	syl	far-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {long-sighted}.
far-sightedly	sub
	head	far-sighted
	syl	far-1sight:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
far-sightedness	sub
	head	far-sighted
	syl	far-?!1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
fart	ety	Middle English farten; related to Old Norse freta, Old High German ferzan to break wind, Sanskrit pardat*_e he breaks wind
fart	1.
	syl	fart
	pron	<fa:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	an emission of intestinal gas from the anus, esp. an audible one.
fart	2.
	syl	fart
	pron	<fa:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Slang.
	def	a contemptible person.
fart	3.
	syl	fart
	pron	<fa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	to expel intestinal gas from the anus; to break wind.
fart	4.a.
	syl	fart
	pron	<fa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	to behave foolishly or aimlessly.
fart	4.b.
	syl	fart
	pron	<fa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	to waste time.
farther	ety	C13: see #7far, further #e Usage. In careful usage, farther and farthest are preferred when referring to literal distance: the farthest planet. Further and furthest are regarded as more correct for figurative sense denoting greater or additional amount, time, etc.: further to my letter. Further and furthest are also preferred for figurative distance.
farther	1.
	syl	far+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or at a greater distance in space or time.
farther	2.
	syl	far+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in addition.
farther	3.
	syl	far+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	adj.
	def	more distant or remote in space or time.
farther	4.
	syl	far+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	adj.
	def	additional.
farthermost	0.
	syl	far:ther+most
	pron	<1fa:D*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	most distant or remote.
farthest	ety	C14 ferthest, from ferther #7further 
farthest	1.
	syl	far+thest
	pron	<1fa:Dist>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or at the greatest distance in space or time.
farthest	2.
	syl	far+thest
	pron	<1fa:Dist>
	pos	adj.
	def	most distant in space or time.
farthest	3.
	syl	far+thest
	pron	<1fa:Dist>
	pos	adj.
	def	most extended.
farthing	ety	Old English f*_eorthing from f*_eortha #7fourth+ -#7ing %1
farthing	1.
	syl	far+thing
	pron	<1fa:DiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a former British bronze coin worth a quarter of an old penny that ceased to be legal tender in 1961.
farthing	2.
	syl	far+thing
	pron	<1fa:DiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something of negligible value; jot.
farthingale	ety	C16: from French verdugale, from Old Spanish verdugado, from verdugo rod
farthingale	0.
	syl	far+thin+gale
	pron	<1fa:DiG2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a hoop or framework worn under skirts, esp. in the Elizabethan period, to shape and spread them.
fartlek	ety	Swedish, literally: speed play
fartlek	0.
	syl	fart+lek
	pron	<1fa:tlek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	another name for {interval training}.
Faruk I	0.
	syl	Fa:ruk I
	pron	<f*1ru:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Farouk I}.
fas	alt
	head	FAS
	or	FAS
	syl	f.a.s.
FAS	0.
	or	fas
	syl	F.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	free alongside ship.
fasces	ety	C16: from Latin, plural of fascis bundle
fascis	infl
	head	fasces
	syl	fas+cis
	pron	<-sis>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
fasces	1.
	syl	fas+ces
	pron	<1f@sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	one or more bundles of rods containing an axe with its blade protruding; a symbol of a magistrate's power.
fasces	2.
	syl	fas+ces
	pron	<1f@sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in modern Italy
	def	such an object used as the symbol of Fascism.
fascia	ety	C16: from Latin: band: related to fascis bundle; see #7fasces 
facia	alt
	head	fascia
	or	fascia
	syl	fa+ci:a
	pron	<1fASi*>
	pos	n.
fasciae	infl
	head	fascia
	syl	fas+ci:ae
	pron	<-Si2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fascia	1.
	or	facia
	syl	fas+ci:a
	pron	<1fASi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flat surface above a shop window.
fascia	2.
	or	facia
	syl	fas+ci:a
	pron	<1fASi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a flat band or surface, esp. a part of an architrave or cornice.
fascia	3.
	or	facia
	syl	fas+ci:a
	pron	<1f@Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	fibrous connective tissue occurring in sheets beneath the surface of the skin and between muscles and groups of muscles.
fascia	4.
	or	facia
	syl	fas+ci:a
	pron	<1fASi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a distinctive band of colour, as on an insect or plant.
fascia	5.
	or	facia
	syl	fas+ci:a
	pron	<1fASi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a less common name for {{dashboard} (sense 1)}.
fascial	sub
	head	fascia
	or	facial
	syl	fas+ci:al
	pos	adj.
facial	sub
	head	fascia
	or	fascial
	syl	fa+ci:al
	pos	adj.
fasciate	ety	C17: probably from New Latin fasci*_atus (unattested) having bands; see #7fascia 
fasciated	alt
	head	fasciate
	or	fasciate
	syl	fas+ci+at+ed
	pos	adj.
fasciate	1.a.
	or	fasciated
	syl	fas+ci+ate
	pron	<1f@Si2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stems and branches
	def	abnormally flattened due to coalescence.
fasciate	1.b.
	or	fasciated
	syl	fas+ci+ate
	pron	<1f@Si2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing in a bundle.
fasciate	2.
	or	fasciated
	syl	fas+ci+ate
	pron	<1f@Si2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds, insects, etc.
	def	marked by distinct bands of colour.
fasciately	sub
	head	fasciate
	syl	fas+ci+2ate+ly
	pos	adv.
fasciation	0.
	syl	fas+ci:a+tion
	pron	<2f@Si1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an abnormal flattening of stems due to failure of the lateral branches to separate from the main stem.
fascicle	ety	C15: from Latin fasciculus a small bundle, from fascis a bundle
fascicle	1.
	syl	fas+ci+cle
	pron	<1f@sikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bundle or cluster of branches, leaves, etc.
fascicle	2.
	syl	fas+ci+cle
	pron	<1f@sikL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fasciculus}. a small bundle of fibres, esp. nerve fibres.
fascicle	3.
	syl	fas+ci+cle
	pron	<1f@sikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {fas?!cicule}.
fascicle	4.
	syl	fas+ci+cle
	pron	<1f@sikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small bundle or cluster.
fascicled	sub
	head	fascicle
	syl	fas+ci+cled
	pos	adj.
fasciculation	sub
	head	fascicle
	syl	fas+2cic:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
fascicule	0.
	syl	fas+ci+cule
	pron	<1f@si2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	one part of a printed work that is published in instalments. Also called: {fascicle, fasciculus}.
fasciculi	infl
	head	fasciculus
	syl	fas+ci+cu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fasciculus	0.
	syl	fas+ci+cu+lus
	pron	<f*1sikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{fascicle} (sense 2)} or {fascicule}.
fascinate	ety	C16: from Latin fascin*_are, from fascinum a bewitching
fascinate	1.
	syl	fas+ci+nate
	pron	<1f@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attract and delight by arousing interest or curiosity.
	exam	1	his stories fascinated me for hours.
fascinate	2.
	syl	fas+ci+nate
	pron	<1f@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to render motionless, as with a fixed stare or by arousing terror or awe.
fascinate	3.
	syl	fas+ci+nate
	pron	<1f@si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to put under a spell.
fascinatedly	sub
	head	fascinate
	syl	fas+ci+2nat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
fascinative	sub
	head	fascinate
	syl	fas+ci+na+tive
	pos	adj.
fascinating	1.
	syl	fas+ci+nat+ing
	pron	<1f@si2nAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing great interest.
fascinating	2.
	syl	fas+ci+nat+ing
	pron	<1f@si2nAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	enchanting or alluring.
	exam	1	a fascinating woman.
fascinatingly	sub
	head	fascinating
	syl	fas+ci+2nat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fascinator	0.
	syl	fas+ci+na+tor
	pron	<1f@si2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a lace or crocheted head covering for women.
fascine	ety	C17: from French, from Latin fasc*_ina; see #7fasces 
fascine	0.
	syl	fas+cine
	pron	<f@1sEn>, <f*->
	pos	n.
	def	a bundle of long sticks used in the construction of embankments, roads, fortifications, etc.
fascism	ety	C20: from Italian fascismo, from fascio political group, from Latin fascis bundle; see #7fasces 
fascism	1.
	syl	fas+cism
	pron	<1f@Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any ideology or movement inspired by Italian Fascism, such as German National Socialism; any right-wing nationalist ideology or movement with an authoritarian and hierarchical structure that is fundamentally opposed to democracy and liberalism.
fascism	2.
	syl	fas+cism
	pron	<1f@Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any ideology, movement, programme, tendency, etc., that may be characterized as right-wing, chauvinist, authoritarian, etc.
Fascism	0.
	syl	Fas+cism
	pron	<1f@Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the political movement, doctrine, system, or regime of Benito Mussolini. Fascism encouraged militarism and nationalism, organizing the country along hierarchical authoritarian lines.
fascist	1.
	syl	fas+cist
	pron	<1f@Sist>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an adherent or practitioner of fascism.
fascist	2.
	syl	fas+cist
	pron	<1f@Sist>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any person regarded as having right-wing authoritarian views.
fascist	3.
	syl	fas+cist
	pron	<1f@Sist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.; also
	def	characteristic of or relating to fascism.
fascistically	sub
	head	fascist
	syl	fa+1scis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Fascist	1.
	syl	Fas+cist
	pron	<1f@Sist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter or member of the Italian Fascist movement.
Fascist	2.
	syl	Fas+cist
	pron	<1f@Sist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Italian Fascism.
fash	ety	C16: from obsolete French fascher to annoy, ultimately from Latin fast*_idium disgust, aversion
fash	1.
	syl	fash
	pron	<f@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	worry; trouble; bother.
fash	2.
	syl	fash
	pron	<f@S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to trouble; bother; annoy.
fashion	ety	C13 facioun form, manner, from Old French faceon, from Latin facti*_o a making, from facere to make &- #!fash+ion+er n.
fashion	1.a.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	style in clothes, cosmetics, behaviour, etc., esp. the latest or most admired style.
fashion	1.b.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fashion magazine.
fashion	2.a.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	manner of performance; mode; way.
	exam	1	in a striking fashion.
fashion	2.b.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	crab-fashion.
fashion	3.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of life that revolves around the activities, dress, interests, etc., that are most fashionable.
fashion	4.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	shape, appearance, or form.
fashion	5.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	sort; kind; type.
fashion	6.a.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	in some manner, but not very well.
	exam	1	I mended it, after a fashion.
fashion	6.b.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of a low order; of a sort.
	exam	1	he is a poet, after a fashion.
after the fashion of	7.
	head	fashion
	syl	after the fashion of.
	def	like; similar to.
of fashion	8.
	head	fashion
	syl	of fashion.
	def	of high social standing.
fashion	9.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a particular form to.
fashion	10.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make suitable or fitting.
fashion	11.
	syl	fash+ion
	pron	<1f@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to contrive; manage.
fashionable	1.
	syl	fash+ion+a:ble
	pron	<1f@S*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to fashion; in vogue.
fashionable	2.
	syl	fash+ion+a:ble
	pron	<1f@S*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or patronized by people of fashion.
	exam	1	a fashionable caf*'e.
fashionable	3.
	syl	fash+ion+a:ble
	pron	<1f@S*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	patronized (by); popular (with).
fashionableness	sub
	head	fashionable
	syl	fash+ion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
fashionably	sub
	head	fashionable
	syl	fash+ion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
fashion house	0.
	syl	fash+ion house
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment in which fashionable clothes are designed, made, and sold.
fashion plate	0.
	syl	fash+ion plate
	pos	n.
	def	an illustration of the latest fashion in dress.
Fashoda	0.
	syl	Fa+sho+da
	pron	<f*1S*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town in SE Sudan: scene of an incident (1898) that caused a crisis between France and England. Modern name: {Kodok}.
Rainer Werner	infl
	head	Fassbinder
	syl	Rai:ner Wer:ner
	pron	<1rIn*r> <1vern*r>
	pos	n.
Fassbinder	0.
	syl	Fass:bin:der
	pron	German <fasbind*r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1946, West German film director. His films include (1972), (1973), and (1974).
fast	ety	Old English f@ast strong, tight; related to Old High German festi firm, Old Norse fastr 
fast	H1.1.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or moving or capable of acting or moving quickly; swift.
fast	H1.2.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	accomplished in or lasting a short time.
	exam	1	fast work;
	exam	2	a fast visit.
fast	H1.3.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	adapted to or facilitating rapid movement.
	exam	1	the fast lane of a motorway.
fast	H1.4.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring rapidity of action or movement.
	exam	1	a fast sport.
fast	H1.5.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a clock, etc.
	def	indicating a time in advance of the correct time.
fast	H1.6.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to an active dissipated life.
fast	H1.7.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of such activity.
	exam	1	a fast life.
fast	H1.8.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily moved; firmly fixed; secure.
fast	H1.9.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	firmly fastened, secured, or shut.
fast	H1.10.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	steadfast; constant (esp. in the phrase {fast friends) }.
fast	H1.11.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sport. of a playing surface, running track, etc.
	def	conducive to rapid speed, as of a ball used on it or of competitors playing or racing on it.
fast	H1.12.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	that will not fade or change colour readily.
	exam	1	a fast dye.
fast	H1.13.a.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	proof against fading.
	exam	1	the colour is fast to sunlight.
fast	H1.13.b.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	washfast.
fast	H1.14.a.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring a relatively short time of exposure to produce a given density.
	exam	1	a fast film.
fast	H1.14.b.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting a short exposure time.
	exam	1	a fast shutter.
fast	H1.15.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Cricket. of a bowler
	def	characteristically delivering the ball rapidly.
fast	H1.16.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	glib or unreliable; deceptive.
	exam	1	a fast talker.
fast	H1.17.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sound; deep.
	exam	1	a fast sleep.
a fast one	18.
	head	fast
	syl	a fast one.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a deceptive or unscrupulous trick (esp. in the phrase {pull a fast one}) .
fast worker	19.
	head	fast
	syl	fast worker.
	def	a person who achieves results quickly, esp. in seductions. {~}
fast	H1.20.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	quickly; rapidly.
fast	H1.21.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	soundly; deeply.
	exam	1	fast asleep.
fast	H1.22.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	firmly; tightly.
fast	H1.23.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	in quick succession.
fast	H1.24.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	in advance of the correct time.
	exam	1	my watch is running fast.
fast	H1.25.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a reckless or dissipated way.
fast by	26.
	head	fast
	or	beside
	syl	fast by
	qual	Archaic.
	def	close or hard by; very near.
play fast and loose	27.
	head	fast
	syl	play fast and loose.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave in an insincere or unreliable manner.
fast	H1.28.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	interj.
	usage	Archery. said by the Field Captain to archers
	def	stop shooting&!
fast	ety	Old English f@astan; related to Old High German fast*_en to fast, Gothic fastan 
fast	H2.1.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to abstain from eating all or certain foods or meals, esp. as a religious observance.
fast	H2.2.
	syl	fast
	pron	<fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or period of fasting.
faster	sub
	head	fast
	syl	fast+er
	pos	n.
fastback	1.
	syl	fast+back
	pron	<1fa:st2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a car having a back that forms one continuous slope from roof to rear.
fastback	2.
	syl	fast+back
	pron	<1fa:st2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a type of pig developed from the landrace or large white and bred for lean meat.
fast-breeder reactor	0.
	syl	fast-breed:er re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor that uses little or no moderator and produces more fissionable material than it consumes. See also {breeder reactor, fast reactor}.
fasten	ety	Old English f@astnian; related to Old Norse fastna to pledge, Old High German fastin*_on to make fast; see #7fast %1 &- #!fas+ten+er n.
fasten	1.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fast or secure.
fasten	2.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become attached or joined.
fasten	3.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close or become closed by fixing firmly in place, locking, etc.
fasten	4.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in or up
	def	to enclose or imprison.
fasten	5.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to cause (blame, a nickname, etc.) to be attached (to); place (on) or impute (to).
fasten	6.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to direct or be directed in a concentrated way; fix.
	exam	1	he fastened his gaze on the girl.
fasten	7.
	syl	fas+ten
	pron	<1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	take firm hold (of).
fastening	0.
	syl	fas+ten+ing
	pron	<1fa:sNiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that fastens, such as a clasp or lock.
fastidious	ety	C15: from Latin fast*_idi*_osus scornful, from fast*_idium loathing, from fastus pride, + taedium weariness
fastidious	1.
	syl	fas+tid:i+ous
	pron	<f@1stidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very critical; hard to please.
fastidious	2.
	syl	fas+tid:i+ous
	pron	<f@1stidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively particular about details.
fastidious	3.
	syl	fas+tid:i+ous
	pron	<f@1stidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	exceedingly delicate; easily disgusted.
fastidiously	sub
	head	fastidious
	syl	fas+1tid:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
fastidiousness	sub
	head	fastidious
	syl	fas+1tid:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
fastigiate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin fast*_igi*_atus lofty, from Latin fast*_igium height
fastigiated	alt
	head	fastigiate
	or	fastigiate
	syl	fas+tig:i+at+ed
	pos	adj.
fastigiate	1.
	or	fastigiated
	syl	fas+tig:i+ate
	pron	<f@1stiJiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biol?!ogy.
	usage	of plants
	def	having erect branches, often appearing to form a single column with the stem.
fastigiate	2.
	or	fastigiated
	syl	fas+tig:i+ate
	pron	<f@1stiJiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biol?!ogy.
	usage	of parts or organs
	def	united in a tapering group.
fast motion	0.
	syl	fast mo+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	action that appears to have occurred at a faster speed than that at which it was filmed. Compare {{slow motion} (sense 1)}.
fastness	ety	Old English f@astnes; see #7fast %1
fastness	1.
	syl	fast+ness
	pron	<1fa:stnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a stronghold; fortress.
fastness	2.
	syl	fast+ness
	pron	<1fa:stnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being firm or secure.
fastness	3.
	syl	fast+ness
	pron	<1fa:stnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a dye to remain permanent and not run or fade.
fastness	4.
	syl	fast+ness
	pron	<1fa:stnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	swiftness.
fast neutron	0.a.
	syl	fast neu+tron
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a neutron produced by nuclear fission that has lost little energy by collision; a neutron with a kinetic energy in excess of 0.1 MeV.
fast neutron	0.b.
	syl	fast neu+tron
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a neutron with a kinetic energy in excess of 1.5 MeV, the fission threshold of ura?!nium-238.
fast reactor	0.
	syl	fast re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor using little or no moderator, fission being caused by fast neutrons.
fast talk	1.
	syl	fast talk
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	fervent, deceptive patter. {~} {fast-talk}.
fast talk	2.
	syl	fast talk
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to influence (a person) by means of such patter.
fat	ety	Old English f*_@att, past participle of f*_@atan to cram; related to Old Norse feita, Old High German feizen to fatten; compare Gothic f*_etjan to adorn
fat	1.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of naturally occurring soft greasy solids that are esters of glycerol and certain fatty acids. They are present in some plants and in the adipose tissue of animals, forming a reserve energy source, and are used in making soap and paint and in the food industry. See also {{oil} (sense 1)}.
fat	2.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	vegetable or animal tissue containing fat.
fat	3.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	corpulence, obesity, or plumpness.
fat	4.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the best or richest part of something.
fat	5.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a part in a play that gives an actor a good opportunity to show his talents.
chew the fat	6.
	head	fat
	syl	chew the fat.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to chat.
the fat is in the fire	7.
	head	fat
	syl	the fat is in the fire.
	def	an irrevocable action has been taken, esp. one from which dire consequences are expected.
the fat of the land	8.
	head	fat
	syl	the fat of the land.
	def	the best that is obtainable.
fatter	infl
	head	fat
	syl	fat+ter
	pos	adj.
fattest	infl
	head	fat
	syl	fat+test.
	pos	adj.
fat	9.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having much or too much flesh or fat.
fat	10.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or containing fat; greasy.
	exam	1	fat pork.
fat	11.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	profitable; lucrative.
	exam	1	a fat year.
fat	12.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording great opportunities.
	exam	1	a fat part in the play.
fat	13.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	fertile or pro?!ductive.
	exam	1	a fat land.
fat	14.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	thick, broad, or extended.
	exam	1	a fat log of wood.
fat	15.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a high content of a particular material or ingredient, such as resin in wood or oil in paint.
fat	16.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	plentifully supplied.
	exam	1	a fat larder.
fat	17.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	empty; stupid.
	exam	1	get this into your fat head.
fat	18.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	very little or none; minimal (in phrases such as {a fat chance, a fat lot of good}, etc.).
fats	infl
	head	fat
	syl	fats
	pos	vb.
fatting	infl
	head	fat
	syl	fat+ting
	pos	vb.
fatted	infl
	head	fat
	syl	fat+ted.
	pos	vb.
fat	19.
	syl	fat
	pron	<f@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fat; fatten.
fatless	sub
	head	fat
	syl	fat+less
	pos	adj.
fatlike	sub
	head	fat
	syl	fat+2like
	pos	adj.
fatly	sub
	head	fat
	syl	fat+ly
	pos	adv.
fatness	sub
	head	fat
	syl	fat+ness
	pos	n.
fattish	sub
	head	fat
	syl	fat+tish
	pos	adj.
Al	infl
	head	Fatah
	syl	Al.
	pos	n.
Fatah	0.
	syl	Fa+tah
	pron	<1f@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Palestinian terrorist organization, founded in 1956, with the aim of destroying the state of Israel.
fatal	1.
	syl	fa+tal
	pron	<1fAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting in or capable of causing death.
	exam	1	a fatal accident.
fatal	2.
	syl	fa+tal
	pron	<1fAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	bringing ruin; disastrous.
fatal	3.
	syl	fa+tal
	pron	<1fAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	decisively important; fateful.
fatal	4.
	syl	fa+tal
	pron	<1fAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	decreed by fate; destined; inevitable.
fatalism	1.
	syl	fa+tal+ism
	pron	<1fAt*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that all events are predetermined so that man is powerless to alter his destiny.
fatalism	2.
	syl	fa+tal+ism
	pron	<1fAt*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the acceptance of and submission to this doctrine.
fatalism	3.
	syl	fa+tal+ism
	pron	<1fAt*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of effort or action in the face of difficulty.
fatalist	sub
	head	fatalism
	syl	fa+tal+ist
	pos	n.
fatalistic	sub
	head	fatalism
	syl	fa+tal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
fatalistically	sub
	head	fatalism
	syl	fa+tal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
fatalities	infl
	head	fatality
	syl	fa+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fatality	1.
	syl	fa+tal+i:ty
	pron	<f*1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an accident or disaster resulting in death.
fatality	2.
	syl	fa+tal+i:ty
	pron	<f*1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person killed in an accident or disaster.
fatality	3.
	syl	fa+tal+i:ty
	pron	<f*1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of causing death or disaster; deadliness.
fatality	4.
	syl	fa+tal+i:ty
	pron	<f*1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being fated.
fatality	5.
	syl	fa+tal+i:ty
	pron	<f*1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something caused or dictated by fate.
fatally	1.
	syl	fa+tal+ly
	pron	<1fAt*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	resulting in death or disaster.
fatally	2.
	syl	fa+tal+ly
	pron	<1fAt*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as decreed by fate; inevitably.
Fata Morgana	ety	C19: from Italian: M#7organ le F#7ay 
Fata Morgana	0.
	syl	Fa:ta Mor:ga:na
	pron	Italian. <1fata> <mor1gana>
	pos	n.
	def	a mirage, esp. one in the Strait of Messina attributed to the sorcery of Morgan le Fay.
fatback	0.
	syl	fat+back
	pron	<1f@t2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the fat, usually salted, from the upper part of a side of pork.
fat cat	0.
	syl	fat cat
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a very wealthy or influential person.
fate	ety	C14: from Latin f*_atum oracular utterance, from f*_ar*_i to speak
fate	1.
	syl	fate
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ultimate agency that predetermines the course of events.
fate	2.
	syl	fate
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the inevitable fortune that befalls a person or thing; destiny.
fate	3.
	syl	fate
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the end or final result.
fate	4.
	syl	fate
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a calamitous or unfavourable outcome or result; death, destruction, or downfall.
fate	5.
	syl	fate
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to predetermine; doom.
	exam	1	he was fated to lose the game.
fated	1.
	syl	fat+ed
	pron	<1fAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	destined.
fated	2.
	syl	fat+ed
	pron	<1fAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	doomed to death or destruction.
fateful	1.
	syl	fate+ful
	pron	<1fAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having important consequences; decisively important.
fateful	2.
	syl	fate+ful
	pron	<1fAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	bringing death or disaster.
fateful	3.
	syl	fate+ful
	pron	<1fAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	controlled by or as if by fate.
fateful	4.
	syl	fate+ful
	pron	<1fAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	prophetic.
fatefully	sub
	head	fateful
	syl	fate+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
fatefulness	sub
	head	fateful
	syl	fate+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Fates	1.
	syl	Fates
	pron	<fAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the three goddesses who control the destinies of the lives of man, which are likened to skeins of thread that they spin, measure out, and at last cut. See {Atropos, Clotho, Lachesis}.
Norse myth	2.
	head	Fates
	syl	Norse myth.
	def	another name for the {Norns}.
fath	0.
	syl	fath.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	fathom.
fathead	0.
	syl	fat+head
	pron	<1f@t2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
fatheaded	sub
	head	fathead
	syl	fat+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
fat hen	0.
	syl	fat hen
	pos	n.
	def	a common plant, with small green flowers and whitish scales on the stem and leaves: family (chenopods). Also called (U.S.): {pigweed, lamb's-quarters}.
father	ety	Old English f@ader; related to Old Norse fathir, Old Frisian feder, Old High German fater, Latin pater, Greek pat*_er, Sanskrit pitr 
father	1.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male parent.
father	2.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who founds a line or family; forefather.
father	3.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	any male acting in a paternal capacity.
father	4.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a respectful term of address for an old man.
father	5.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male who originates something.
	exam	1	the father of modern psychology.
father	6.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leader of an association, council, etc.; elder.
	exam	1	a city father.
father	7.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the eldest or most senior member in a society, profession, etc..
	exam	1	father of the House.
father	8.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a senator or patrician in ancient Rome.
the father of	9.
	head	father
	syl	the father of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very large, severe, etc., example of a specified kind.
	exam	1	the father of a whipping.
father	10.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	to procreate or generate (offspring); beget.
father	11.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	to create, found, originate, etc.
father	12.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	to act as a father to.
father	13.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	to acknowledge oneself as father or originator of.
father	14.
	syl	fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to impose or place without a just reason.
father-like	sub
	head	father
	syl	fa:ther-2like
	pos	adj.
Father	1.
	syl	Fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	God, esp. when considered as the first person of the Christian Trinity.
Father	2.
	syl	Fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Church Father}. any of the writers on Christian doctrine of the pre-Scholastic period.
Father	3.
	syl	Fa+ther
	pron	<1fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title used for Christian priests.
Father Christmas	0.
	syl	Fa+ther Christ+mas
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Santa Claus}.
father confessor	1.
	syl	fa+ther con+fes+sor
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a priest who hears confessions and advises on religious or moral matters.
father confessor	2.
	syl	fa+ther con+fes+sor
	pos	n.
	def	any person to whom one tells private matters.
fatherhood	0.
	syl	fa:ther+hood
	pron	<1fa:D*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or responsibility of being a father.
fathers-in-law	infl
	head	father-in-law
	syl	fa:thers-in-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
father-in-law	0.
	syl	fa:ther-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the father of one's wife or husband.
fatherland	1.
	syl	fa:ther+land
	pron	<1fa:D*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's native country.
fatherland	2.
	syl	fa:ther+land
	pron	<1fa:D*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the country of a person's ancestors.
father lasher	0.
	syl	fa+ther lash+er
	pos	n.
	def	a large sea scorpion, occurring in British and European coastal waters. Also called: {short-spined sea scorpion}.
fatherless	0.
	syl	fa+ther+less
	pron	<1fa:D*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no father.
fatherly	0.
	syl	fa+ther+ly
	pron	<1fa:D*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable to a father.
fatherliness	sub
	head	fatherly
	syl	fa+ther+li+ness
	pos	n.
father of the chapel	0.
	syl	fa:ther of the chap+el
	pos	n.
	usage	in British trade unions in the publishing and print?!ing industries
	def	a shop steward. Abbrev.: F.o.C.
Father's Day	0.
	syl	Fa+ther's Day
	pos	n.
	def	the third Sunday in June, observed as a day in honour of fathers.
Father Time	0.
	syl	Fa+ther Time
	pos	n.
	def	time personified as an old bearded man, usually carrying a scythe and an hourglass.
fathom	ety	Old English f@athm; related to Old Frisian fethem outstretched arms, Old Norse fathmr embrace, Old High German fadum cubit, Latin pat*_ere to gape
fathom	1.
	syl	fath+om
	pron	<1f@D*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to six feet, used to measure depths of water.
fathom	2.
	syl	fath+om
	pron	<1f@D*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a unit of volume usually equal to six cubic feet, used in measuring ore bodies.
fathom	3.
	syl	fath+om
	pron	<1f@D*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the depth of, esp. with a sounding line; sound.
fathom	4.
	syl	fath+om
	pron	<1f@D*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to penetrate (a mystery, problem, etc.); discover the meaning of.
fathomable	sub
	head	fathom
	syl	fath+om+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fathomer	sub
	head	fathom
	syl	fath+om+er
	pos	n.
Fathometer	0.
	syl	Fa+thom+e:ter
	pron	<f*1Domit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of echo sound?!er used for measuring the depth of water.
fathomless	0.
	syl	fath+om+less
	pron	<1f@D*mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {unfathomable}.
fathomlessly	sub
	head	fathomless
	syl	fath+om+less+ly
	pos	adv.
fathomlessness	sub
	head	fathomless
	syl	fath+om+less+ness
	pos	n.
fatidic	ety	C17: from Latin f*_atidicus, from f*_atum #7fate+ d*_icere to say
fatidical	alt
	head	fatidic
	or	fatidic
	syl	fa+tid:i+cal
	pos	adj.
fatidic	0.
	or	fatidical
	syl	fa+tid+ic
	pron	<fA1tidik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	prophetic.
fatidically	sub
	head	fatidic
	syl	fa+1tid:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
fatigue	ety	C17: from French, from fatiguer to tire, from Latin fat*_ig*_are  &- fa+tig+a@.ble (#!f@at$Ig$$b%@l) adj. &- fa+#!tigue+less adj.
fatigue	1.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental exhaustion due to exertion.
fatigue	2.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiring activity or effort.
fatigue	3.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the temporary inability of an organ or part to respond to a stimulus because of overactivity.
fatigue	4.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	the weakening of a material subjected to alternating stresses, esp. vibrations.
fatigue	5.a.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the mainly domestic duties performed by military personnel, esp. as a punishment.
fatigue	5.b.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	fatigue duties.
fatigue	6.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	special clothing worn by military personnel to carry out such duties. {~} {+tigues, +tigu+ing, +tigued}.
fatigue	7.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	to make or become weary or exhausted.
fatigue	8.
	syl	fa+tigue
	pron	<f*1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	to weaken or break (a material or part) by inducing fluctuating stresses in it, or (of a metal or part) to become weakened or fail as a result of fluctuating stresses.
Fatima	0.
	syl	Fat:i:ma
	pron	<1f@tim*>
	pos	n.
	def	??606-632 #7a.d., daughter of Mohammed; wife of Ali.
F'atima	0.
	syl	F*'at:i+ma
	pron	Portuguese <1fatim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Portugal: Roman Catholic shrine and pilgrimage centre.
Fatimid	1.
	syl	Fat:i:mid
	pron	<1f@timid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Moslem dynasty, descended from Fatima and Ali, that ruled over North Africa and parts of Egypt and Syria (909-1171).
Fatimid	2.
	syl	Fat:i:mid
	pron	<1f@timid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Fat@.i+mite} (#!f@at$I@!ma$It). a descendant of Fatima and Ali.
fatling	0.
	syl	fat+ling
	pron	<1f@tliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young farm animal fattened for killing.
fat mouse	0.
	syl	fat mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal African mouse of the genus of dry regions: eaten as a delicacy by Africans because of their high fat content: family
Fatshan	0.
	syl	Fat+shan
	pron	<1fa:t1Sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE China, in W Kwantung province. Pop.: 122500 (1953). Also called: {Namhoi}.
fatsos	infl
	head	fatso
	or	fatsoes
	syl	fat+sos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fatsoes	infl
	head	fatso
	or	fatsos
	syl	fat+soes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fatso	0.
	syl	fat+so
	pron	<1f@ts*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a fat person: used as an insulting or disparaging term of address.
fat-soluble	0.
	syl	fat-sol:u:ble
	pos	adj.
	def	soluble in nonpolar substances, such as ether, chloroform, and oils. Fat-soluble compounds are often insoluble in water.
fat stock	0.
	syl	fat stock
	pos	n.
	def	livestock fattened and ready for market.
fatten	1.
	syl	fat+ten
	pron	<1f@tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow fat or fatter.
fatten	2.
	syl	fat+ten
	pron	<1f@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an animal or fowl) to become fat by feeding it.
fatten	3.
	syl	fat+ten
	pron	<1f@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fuller or richer.
fatten	4.
	syl	fat+ten
	pron	<1f@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enrich (soil) by adding fertilizing agents.
fattenable	sub
	head	fatten
	syl	fat+ten+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fattener	sub
	head	fatten
	syl	fat+ten+er
	pos	n.
fattier	infl
	head	fatty
	syl	fat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
fattiest	infl
	head	fatty
	syl	fat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
fatty	1.
	syl	fat+ty
	pron	<1f@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, consisting of, or derived from fat.
fatty	2.
	syl	fat+ty
	pron	<1f@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the properties of fat; greasy; oily.
fatty	3.
	syl	fat+ty
	pron	<1f@ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of tissues, organs, etc.
	def	characterized by the excessive accumulation of fat.
fatties	infl
	head	fatty
	syl	fat+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fatty	4.
	syl	fat+ty
	pron	<1f@ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fat person.
fattily	sub
	head	fatty
	syl	fat+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
fattiness	sub
	head	fatty
	syl	fat+ti+ness
	pos	n.
fatty acid	1.
	syl	fat+ty ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of aliphatic carboxylic acids, such as palmitic acid, stearic acid, and oleic acid, that form part of a lipid molecule.
fatty acid	2.
	syl	fat+ty ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {carboxylic acid}, esp. a naturally occurring one.
fatty degeneration	0.
	syl	fat+ty de+gen+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the abnormal formation of tiny globules of fat within the cytoplasm of a cell.
fatty oil	0.
	syl	fat+ty oil
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fixed oil}.
fatuities	infl
	head	fatuity
	syl	fa+tu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fatuity	1.
	syl	fa+tu+i:ty
	pron	<f*1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	complacent foolishness; inanity.
fatuity	2.
	syl	fa+tu+i:ty
	pron	<f*1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a fatuous remark, act, sentiment, etc.
fatuity	3.
	syl	fa+tu+i:ty
	pron	<f*1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	idiocy.
fatuitous	sub
	head	fatuity
	syl	fa+1tu:i+tous
	pos	adj.
fatuous	ety	C17: from Latin fatuus; related to fatiscere to gape
fatuous	0.
	syl	fat:u+ous
	pron	<1f@tju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	complacently or inanely foolish.
fatuously	sub
	head	fatuous
	syl	fat:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
fatuousness	sub
	head	fatuous
	syl	fat:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
faubourg	ety	C15: from French fauxbourg, perhaps a modification through folk etymology of Old French forsborc, from Latin foris outside+Old French borc #7burg 
faubourg	0.
	syl	fau+bourg
	pron	<1f*ubu*g>, French <fo1bur>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb or quarter, esp. of a French city.
faucial	alt
	head	faucal
	or	faucal
	syl	fau+cial
	pron	<1fc:S*l>
	pos	adj.
faucal	1.
	or	faucial
	syl	fau+cal
	pron	<1fc:kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the fauces.
faucal	2.
	or	faucial
	syl	fau+cal
	pron	<1fc:kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated in that part of the vocal tract between the back of the mouth and the larynx; pharyngeal.
fauces	ety	C16: from Latin: throat
fauces	infl
	syl	fau+ces.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fauces	0.
	syl	fau+ces
	pron	<1fc:sEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the area between the cavity of the mouth and the pharynx, including the surround?!ing tissues.
faucet	0.
	syl	fau+cet
	pron	<1fc:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for a {tap}.
faugh	0.
	syl	faugh
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of disgust, scorn, etc.
Falkner	alt
	head	Faulkner
	or	Faulkner
	syl	Falk:ner
	pron	<1fc:kn*>
	pos	n.
William	infl
	head	Faulkner
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Faulkner	0.
	or	Falkner
	syl	Faulk:ner
	pron	<1fc:kn*>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1962, U.S. novelist and short-story writer. Most of his works portray the problems of the southern U.S., esp. the novels set in the imaginary county of Yoknapatawpha in Mississippi. Other novels include (1929) and (1932): Nobel prize for literature 1949.
fault	ety	C13: from Old French faute, from Vulgar Latin fallita (unattested), ultimately from Latin fallere to fail
fault	1.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an imperfection; failing or defect; flaw.
fault	2.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mistake or error.
fault	3.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an offence; misdeed.
fault	4.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	responsibility for a mistake or misdeed; culpability.
fault	5.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a defect in a circuit, component, or line, such as a short circuit.
fault	6.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a fracture in the earth's crust resulting in the relative displacement and loss of continuity of the rocks on either side of it.
fault	7.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	an invalid serve, such as one that lands outside a prescribed area.
fault	8.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in showjumping
	def	a device that records foul jumps.
fault	9.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	an instance of the hounds losing the scent.
fault	10.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	deficiency; lack; want.
fault	11.a.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	guilty of error; culpable.
fault	11.b.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	perplexed.
fault	11.c.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of hounds
	def	having temporarily lost the scent.
find fault (with) 	12.
	head	fault
	syl	find fault (with) .
	def	to seek out minor imperfections or errors (in); carp (at).
to a fault	13.
	head	fault
	syl	to a fault.
	def	excessively.
fault	14.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Geology.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a fault.
fault	15.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find a fault in, criticize, or blame.
fault	16.
	syl	fault
	pron	<fc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to commit a fault.
fault-finding	1.
	syl	fault-find:ing
	pos	n.
	def	continual and usually trivial criticism.
fault-finding	2.
	syl	fault-find:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	given to finding fault. &- {#!fault-@!find@.er}
faultless	0.
	syl	fault+less
	pron	<1fc:ltlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without fault; perfect or blameless.
faultlessly	sub
	head	faultless
	syl	fault+less+ly
	pos	adv.
faultlessness	sub
	head	faultless
	syl	fault+less+ness
	pos	n.
fault plane	0.
	syl	fault plane
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the surface of a fault fracture along which the rocks have been displaced.
faultier	infl
	head	faulty
	syl	fault:i+er
	pos	adj.
faultiest	infl
	head	faulty
	syl	fault:i+est.
	pos	adj.
faulty	1.
	syl	fault:y
	pron	<1fc:lti>
	pos	adj.
	def	defective or im?!perfect.
faulty	2.
	syl	fault:y
	pron	<1fc:lti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	culpable.
faultily	sub
	head	faulty
	syl	fault:i+ly
	pos	adv.
faultiness	sub
	head	faulty
	syl	fault:i+ness
	pos	n.
faun	ety	C14: back formation from Faunes (plural), from Latin F#7aunus 
faun	0.
	syl	faun
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman legend
	def	a rural deity represented as a man with a goat's ears, horns, tail, and hind legs.
faunlike	sub
	head	faun
	syl	faun+2like
	pos	adj.
fauna	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Late Latin Fauna a goddess, sister of F#7aunus 
faunas	infl
	head	fauna
	or	faunae
	syl	fau+nas
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
faunae	infl
	head	fauna
	or	faunas
	syl	fau+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fauna	1.
	syl	fau+na
	pron	<1fc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	all the animal life of a given place or time, esp. when distinguished from the plant life (flora).
fauna	2.
	syl	fau+na
	pron	<1fc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a descriptive list of such animals.
faunal	sub
	head	fauna
	syl	fau+nal
	pos	adj.
faunally	sub
	head	fauna
	syl	fau+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
Faunus	0.
	syl	Fau:nus
	pron	<1fc:n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Italian deity of pastures and forests, later identified with the Greek Pan.
Gabriel (Urbain)	infl
	head	Faur'e
	syl	Ga:bri:el (Urbain)
	pron	<gabri1el>
	pos	n.
Faur'e	0.
	syl	Fau:r*'e
	pron	<1fc:rA>, French <fo1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1924, French composer and teacher, noted particularly for his song settings of French poems, esp. those of Verlaine, his piano music, and his (1887).
Faustus	alt
	head	Faust
	or	Faust
	syl	Faust:us
	pron	<1faust*s>
	pos	n.
Faust	0.
	or	Faustus
	syl	Faust
	pron	<faust>
	pos	n.
	qual	German legend.
	def	a magician and alchemist who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for knowledge and power.
Faustian	sub
	head	Faust
	syl	Faust+i:an
	pos	adj.
faute de mieux	0.
	syl	faute de mieux
	pron	French. <fot d* 1mj$o>, English <1f*ut d* 1mjR:>
	def	for lack of anything better.
fauteuil	ety	C18: from French, from Old French faudestuel, folding chair, of Germanic origin; see #7faldstool 
fauteuil	0.
	syl	fau+teuil
	pron	<1f*utR:i>, French <fo1t@oj>
	pos	n.
	def	an armchair, the sides of which are not upholstered.
Fauve	ety	C20: from French, literally: wild beast, alluding to the violence of colours, etc.
Fauve	1.
	syl	Fauve
	pron	French <fo:v>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of French painters prominent from 1905, including Matisse, Vlaminck, and Derain, characterized by the use of bright colours and simplified forms.
Fauve	2.
	syl	Fauve
	pron	French <fo:v>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	of this group or its style.
Fauvism	sub
	head	Fauve
	syl	Fauv+ism
	pos	n.
Fauvist	sub
	head	Fauve
	syl	Fauv+ist
	pos	n. adj.
faux-naif	ety	French: false na*"ive
faux-naif	0.
	syl	faux-na*"if
	qual	French
	def	fo na#!if)
faux-naif	1.
	syl	faux-na*"if
	qual	French
	def	appearing or seeking to appear simple and unsophisticated.
	exam	1	a faux-na*"if narration.
faux-naif	2.
	syl	faux-na*"if
	qual	French
	def	a person who pretends to be na*"ive.
faux pas	ety	C17: from French: false step
faux pas	0.
	syl	faux pas
	pron	<f*u> <1pa:>, French <fo> <1pa>, <f*u> <1pa:z>, <f*u> <1pa:z>, French <fo> <1pa>, French <fo> <1pa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a social blunder or indiscretion.
faveolate	ety	C19: from New Latin faveolus a little honeycomb, blend of Latin favus honeycomb+ alveolus a small hollow
faveolate	0.
	syl	fa+ve:o+late
	pron	<f*1vE*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pitted with cell-like cavities.
favonian	ety	C17: from Latin Fav*_oni*_anus 
favonian	1.
	syl	fa+vo+ni:an
	pron	<f*1v*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the west wind.
favonian	2.
	syl	fa+vo+ni:an
	pron	<f*1v*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	favourable.
favorite son	0.
	syl	fa+vor+ite son
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a politician popular in his home state but little admired beyond it.
favour	ety	C14: from Latin, from fav*_ere to protect
favor	alt
	head	favour
	or	favour
	syl	fa+vor
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
favour	1.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an approving attitude; good will.
favour	2.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an act performed out of good will, generosity, or mercy.
favour	3.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	prejudice and partiality; favouritism.
favour	4.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of being regarded with approval or good will (esp. in the phrases {in favour, out of favour) }.
favour	5.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a token of love, good will, etc.
favour	6.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gift or toy given to a guest at a party.
favour	7.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a badge or ribbon worn or given to indicate loyalty, often bestowed on a knight by a lady.
favour	8.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete, chiefly Brit.
	def	a communication, esp. a business letter.
favour	9.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	appear?!ance.
find favour with	10.
	head	favour
	syl	find favour with.
	def	to be approved of by someone.
favour	11.a.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	approving.
favour	11.b.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	to the benefit of.
favour	11.c.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a cheque, etc.
	def	made out to.
favour	11.d.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	in order to show preference for.
	exam	1	I rejected him in favour of George.
favour	12.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard with especial kindness or approval.
favour	13.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with partiality or favourit?!ism.
favour	14.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support; advocate.
favour	15.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform a favour for; oblige.
favour	16.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to help; facilitate.
favour	17.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to resemble.
	exam	1	he favours his father.
favour	18.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wear habitually.
	exam	1	she favours red.
favour	19.
	or	favor
	syl	fa+vour
	pron	<1fAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat gingerly or with tenderness; spare.
	exam	1	a footballer favouring an injured leg.
favourer	sub
	head	favour
	or	favorer
	syl	fa+vour+er
	pos	n.
favorer	sub
	head	favour
	or	favourer
	syl	fa+vor+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
favouringly	sub
	head	favour
	or	favoringly
	syl	fa+vour+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
favoringly	sub
	head	favour
	or	favouringly
	syl	fa+vor+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
favorable	alt
	head	favourable
	or	favourable
	syl	fa+vor+a:ble
	pron	<1fAv*r*bL>, <1fAvr*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
favourable	1.
	or	favorable
	syl	fa+vour+a:ble
	pron	<1fAv*r*bL>, <1fAvr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	encouraging or promising.
favourable	2.
	or	favorable
	syl	fa+vour+a:ble
	pron	<1fAv*r*bL>, <1fAvr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	giving consent.
favourableness	sub
	head	favourable
	or	favorableness
	syl	fa+vour+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
favorableness	sub
	head	favourable
	or	favourableness
	syl	fa+vor+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
favourably	sub
	head	favourable
	or	favorably
	syl	fa+vour+a:bly
	pos	adv.
favorably	sub
	head	favourable
	or	favourably
	syl	fa+vor+a:bly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
-favoured	0.
	syl	-fa:voured
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having an appearance (as specified).
	exam	1	ill-favoured.
favourite	ety	C16: from Italian favorito, from favorire to favour, from Latin fav*_ere 
favorite	alt
	head	favourite
	or	favourite
	syl	fa+vor+ite
	pron	<1fAv*rit>, <1fAvrit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
favourite	1.
	or	favorite
	syl	fa+vour+ite
	pron	<1fAv*rit>, <1fAvrit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	most liked; preferred above all others.
favourite	2.a.
	or	favorite
	syl	fa+vour+ite
	pron	<1fAv*rit>, <1fAvrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking.
favourite	2.b.
	or	favorite
	syl	fa+vour+ite
	pron	<1fAv*rit>, <1fAvrit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a favourite book.
favourite	3.
	or	favorite
	syl	fa+vour+ite
	pron	<1fAv*rit>, <1fAvrit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a competitor thought likely to win.
favoritism	alt
	head	favouritism
	or	favouritism
	syl	fa+vor+it+ism
	pron	<1fAv*ri2tiz*m>, <1fAvri->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
favouritism	1.
	or	favoritism
	syl	fa+vour+it+ism
	pron	<1fAv*ri2tiz*m>, <1fAvri->
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of giving special treatment to a person or group.
favouritism	2.
	or	favoritism
	syl	fa+vour+it+ism
	pron	<1fAv*ri2tiz*m>, <1fAvri->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being treated as a favourite.
favors	alt
	head	favours
	or	favours
	syl	fa+vors
	pron	<1fAv*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
favours	0.
	or	favors
	syl	fa+vours
	pron	<1fAv*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sexual intimacy, as when consented to by a woman.
Favrile glass	0.
	syl	Fav+rile glass
	pron	<f*1vrEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of iridescent glass developed by L.C. Tiffany.
favus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: honeycomb
favus	0.
	syl	fa+vus
	pron	<1fAv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious fungal skin disease of man and some domestic animals, characterized by formation of a honeycomb-like mass of roundish dry cup-shaped crusts.
Guy	infl
	head	Fawkes
	syl	Guy.
	pos	n.
Fawkes	0.
	syl	Fawkes
	pron	<fc:ks>
	pos	n.
	def	1570-1606, English conspirator, executed for his part in the Gunpowder Plot to blow up King James I and the Houses of Parliament (1605). Effigies of him, @6guys@9, are burnt in England on Guy Fawkes Day (Nov. 5).
fawn	ety	C14: from Old French faon, from Latin f*_etus offspring; see #7fetus 
fawn	H1.1.
	syl	fawn
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a young deer of either sex aged under one year.
fawn	H1.2.a.
	syl	fawn
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light greyish-brown colour.
fawn	H1.2.b.
	syl	fawn
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a fawn raincoat.
in fawn	3.
	head	fawn
	syl	in fawn.
	usage	of deer
	def	pregnant. {~}
fawn	H1.4.
	syl	fawn
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of deer
	def	to bear young.
fawnlike	sub
	head	fawn
	syl	fawn+2like
	pos	adj.
fawn	ety	Old English f@agnian to be glad, from f@agen glad; see #7fain 
fawn	H2.1.
	syl	fawn
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to seek attention and admiration (from) by cringing and flattering.
fawn	H2.2.
	syl	fawn
	pron	<fc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon; of animals, esp. dogs
	def	to try to please by a show of extreme friendliness and fondness (towards).
fawner	sub
	head	fawn
	syl	fawn+er
	pos	n.
fawningly	sub
	head	fawn
	syl	fawn+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fawningness	sub
	head	fawn
	syl	fawn+ing+ness
	pos	n.
fawn lily	0.
	syl	fawn lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dogtooth violet}.
fay	ety	C14: from Old French feie, ultimately from Latin f*_atum #7fate 
fay	H1.1.
	syl	fay
	pron	<fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairy or sprite.
fay	H1.2.
	syl	fay
	pron	<fA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a fay.
fay	H1.3.
	syl	fay
	pron	<fA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pretentious or precious.
fay	ety	Old English f*_egan to join; related to Old High German fuogen, Latin pangere to fasten
fay	H2.0.
	syl	fay
	pron	<fA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fit or be fitted closely or tightly.
fay	ety	C13: from Anglo-French feid; see #7faith 
fay	H3.0.
	syl	fay
	pron	<fA>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {faith}.
Fayal	0.
	syl	Fay+al
	pron	Portuguese <f*1jal>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Faial}.
fayalite	ety	C19: named after #7fayal 
fayalite	0.
	syl	fay+al+ite
	pron	<1fA*2lIt>, <fI1a:lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare brown or black mineral of the olivine group, consisting of iron silicate. Formula: Fe\2SiO\4.
Fayum	0.
	syl	Fa+yum
	pron	<fI1ju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Faiyum}.
faze	ety	C19: variant of #7feeze 
faze	0.
	syl	faze
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to disconcert; worry; disturb.
FBA	0.
	syl	F.B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fellow of the British Academy.
FBI	0.
	syl	F.B.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Federal Bureau of Investigation; an agency of the Justice Department responsible for investigat?!ing violations of Federal laws.
fc	0.
	syl	f.c.
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	follow copy.
FC	0.
	syl	F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Football Club.
FCA	0.
	syl	F.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
F clef	0.
	syl	F clef
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bass clef}.
FCO	0.
	syl	F.C.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
FD	ety	Latin: Defender of the Faith
FD	0.
	syl	F.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fidei Defensor.
F distribution	0.
	syl	F dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a continuous distribution obtained from the ratio of two chi-square distributions and used esp. to test the equality of the variances of two normally distributed variances.
Fe	ety	from New Latin ferrum 
Fe	0.
	syl	Fe
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	iron.
feal	ety	C16: from Old French feeil, from Latin fid*_elis 
feal	0.
	syl	feal
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {faithful}.
fealty	ety	C14: from Old French fealte, from Latin fid*_elit*_as #7fidelity 
fealties	infl
	head	fealty
	syl	fe+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fealty	0.
	syl	fe+al+ty
	pron	<1fE*lti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	the loyalty sworn to one's lord on becoming his vassal. See {{homage} (sense 2)}.
fear	ety	Old English f*_@ar; related to Old High German f*_ara, Old Norse f*_ar hostility, Latin per*_iculum danger
fear	1.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of distress, apprehension, or alarm caused by impending danger, pain, etc.
fear	2.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of this feeling.
fear	3.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	awe; reverence.
	exam	1	fear of God.
fear	4.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	concern; anxiety.
fear	5.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	possibility; chance.
	exam	1	there is no fear of that happening.
that	infl
	head	fear
	or	lest
	syl	that
lest	infl
	head	fear
	or	that
	syl	lest.
for fear of	6.
	head	fear
	syl	for fear of
	def	to forestall or avoid.
no fear	7.
	head	fear
	syl	no fear.
	def	certainly not.
put the fear of God into	8.
	head	fear
	syl	put the fear of God into.
	def	to frighten. {~}
fear	9.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	to be afraid (to do something) or of (a person or thing); dread.
fear	10.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revere; respect.
fear	11.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to be sorry: used to lessen the effect of an unpleasant statement.
	exam	1	I fear that you have not won.
fear	12.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to feel anxiety about something.
fear	13.
	syl	fear
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {frighten}.
fearer	sub
	head	fear
	syl	fear+er
	pos	n.
fearful	1.
	syl	fear+ful
	pron	<1fi*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having fear; afraid.
fearful	2.
	syl	fear+ful
	pron	<1fi*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing fear; frightening.
fearful	3.
	syl	fear+ful
	pron	<1fi*ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very unpleasant or annoying.
	exam	1	a fearful cold.
fearfulness	sub
	head	fearful
	syl	fear+ful+ness
	pos	n.
fearfully	1.
	syl	fear+ful+ly
	pron	<1fi*fuli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a fearful manner.
fearnaught	alt
	head	fearnought
	or	fearnought
	syl	fear+naught
	pron	<1fi*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
fearnought	1.
	or	fearnaught
	syl	fear+nought
	pron	<1fi*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy woollen fabric.
fearnought	2.
	or	fearnaught
	syl	fear+nought
	pron	<1fi*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a coat made of such fabric.
fearsome	1.
	syl	fear+some
	pron	<1fi*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	frightening.
fearsome	2.
	syl	fear+some
	pron	<1fi*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	timorous; afraid.
fearsomely	sub
	head	fearsome
	syl	fear+some+ly
	pos	adv.
fearsomeness	sub
	head	fearsome
	syl	fear+some+ness
	pos	n.
feasible	ety	C15: from Anglo-French faisible, from faire to do, from Latin facere 
feasible	1.
	syl	fea+si:ble
	pron	<1fEz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be done or put into effect; possible.
feasible	2.
	syl	fea+si:ble
	pron	<1fEz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	likely; probable.
	exam	1	a feasible excuse.
feasibility	sub
	head	feasible
	or	feasibleness
	syl	fea+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
feasibleness	sub
	head	feasible
	or	feasibility
	syl	fea+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
feasibly	sub
	head	feasible
	syl	fea+si:bly
	pos	adv.
feast	ety	C13: from Old French feste, from Latin festa, neuter plural (later assumed to be feminine singular) of festus joyful; related to Latin f*_anum temple, f*_eriae festivals
feast	1.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a large and sumptuous meal, usually given as an entertainment for several people.
feast	2.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic religious celebration.
feast	3.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	n.
	def	something extremely pleasing or sumptuous.
	exam	1	a feast for the eyes.
moveable feast	4.
	head	feast
	syl	moveable feast.
	def	a festival of variable date.
feast	5.a.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat a feast.
feast	5.b.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to enjoy the eating (of), as if feasting.
	exam	1	to feast on cakes.
feast	6.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a feast to.
feast	7.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to take great delight (in).
	exam	1	to feast on beautiful paintings.
feast	8.
	syl	feast
	pron	<fEst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regale or delight.
	exam	1	to feast one's mind or one's eyes.
feaster	sub
	head	feast
	syl	feast+er
	pos	n.
Feast of Dedication	0.
	syl	Feast of Ded:i+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another name for {Hanukkah}.
Feast of Lanterns	1.
	syl	Feast of Lan+terns
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a five-day festival usually taking place in October or November, dedicated to the goddess of wealth.
Feast of Lanterns	2.
	syl	Feast of Lan+terns
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Festival of Lanterns}. another name for {Bon}.
Feast of Tabernacles	0.
	syl	Feast of Tab+er+na+cles
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another name for {Sukkoth}.
Feasthe	infl
	head	Feast of Weeks
	syl	Feasthe.
	pos	n.
Feast of Weeks	0.
	syl	Feast of Weeks
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another name for {Shabuoth}.
feat	ety	C14: from Anglo-French fait, from Latin factum deed; see #7fact 
feat	H1.0.
	syl	feat
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a remarkable, skilful, or daring action; exploit; achievement.
	exam	1	feats of strength.
feat	ety	C14: from Old French fet, from Latin factus made, from facere to make
feat	H2.1.
	syl	feat
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {skilful}.
feat	H2.2.
	syl	feat
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {neat} or {suitable}.
featly	sub
	head	feat
	syl	feat+ly
	pos	adv.
feather	ety	Old English fether; related to Old Frisian fethere, Old Norse fj*"othr feather, Old High German fedara wing, Greek petesthai to fly, Sanskrit patati he flies
feather	1.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the flat light waterproof epidermal structures forming the plumage of birds, each consisting of a hollow shaft having a vane of barbs on either side. They are essential for flight and help maintain body temperature.
feather	2.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a feather, such as a tuft of hair or grass.
feather	3.a.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird's feather or artificial substitute fitted to an arrow to direct its flight.
feather	3.b.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	the feathered end of an arrow, opposite the head.
feather	4.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip, spline, or tongue of wood fitted into a groove.
feather	5.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wake created on the surface of the water by the raised periscope of a submarine.
feather	6.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	the position of an oar turned parallel to the water between strokes. Compare {{square} (sense 6)}.
feather	7.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a step in ballroom dancing in which a couple maintain the conventional hold but dance side by side.
feather	8.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	condition of spirits; fettle.
	exam	1	in fine feather.
feather	9.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	n.
	def	something of negligible value; jot.
	exam	1	I don't care a feather.
birds of a feather	10.
	head	feather
	syl	birds of a feather.
	def	people of the same type, character, or interests.
feather in one's cap	11.
	head	feather
	syl	feather in one's cap.
	def	a cause for pleasure at one's achievements.
	exam	1	your promotion is a feather in your cap.
in full feather	12.
	head	feather
	syl	in full feather.
	def	in good spirits.
white feather	13.
	head	feather
	syl	white feather.
	def	a sign of cowardice.
feather	14.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit, cover, or supply with feathers.
feather	15.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to turn (an oar) parallel to the water during recovery between strokes, principally in order to lessen wind resistance. Compare { {square} (sense 38)}.
feather	16.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in canoeing
	def	to turn (a paddle) parallel to the direction of the canoe between strokes, while keeping it in the water, principally in order to move silently.
feather	17.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change the pitch of (an aircraft propeller) so that the chord lines of the blades are in line with the airflow.
feather	18.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two boards) by means of a tongue-and-groove joint.
feather	19.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a bird
	def	to grow feathers.
feather	20.
	syl	feath+er
	pron	<1feD*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or grow like feathers.
feather one's nest	21.
	head	feather
	syl	feather one's nest.
	def	to provide oneself with comforts, esp. financial.
featherless	sub
	head	feather
	syl	feath+er+less
	pos	adj.
feather-like	sub
	head	feather
	syl	feath:er-2like
	pos	adj.
feathery	sub
	head	feather
	syl	feath+er:y
	pos	adj.
feather bed	1.
	syl	feath+er bed
	pos	n.
	def	a mattress filled with feathers or down. {~} {feath@.er+bed, +beds, +bed@.ding, +bed@.ded}.
feather bed	2.
	syl	feath+er bed
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pamper; spoil.
feather bed	3.
	syl	feath+er bed
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to be subject to or engage in feather bedding.
featherbedding	0.
	syl	feath:er+bed:ding
	pron	<1feD*2bediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of limiting production, duplicating work, or overmanning, esp. in accordance with a union contract, in order to prevent redundancies or create jobs.
featherhead	alt
	head	featherbrain
	or	featherbrain
	syl	feath:er+head
	pos	n.
featherbrain	0.
	or	featherhead
	syl	feath:er+brain
	pron	<1feD*2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a frivolous or forgetful person.
featherbrained	sub
	head	featherbrain
	or	featherheaded
	syl	feath:er+2brained
	pos	adj.
featherheaded	sub
	head	featherbrain
	or	featherbrained
	syl	feath:er+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
featheredge	0.
	syl	feath:er+edge
	pron	<1feD*r2eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a board or plank that tapers to a thin edge at one side.
featheredged	sub
	head	featheredge
	syl	feath:er+2edged
	pos	adj.
feather grass	0.
	syl	feath+er grass
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial grass, native to the steppes of Europe and N Asia, cultivated as an ornament for its feathery inflorescence.
feathering	0.
	syl	feath+er+ing
	pron	<1feD*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the plumage of a bird; feathers.
feather palm	0.
	syl	feath+er palm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various palm trees, such as the wax palm and date palm, that have pinnate or feather-like leaves. Compare {fan palm}.
feathers	1.
	syl	feath+ers
	pron	<1feD*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the plumage of a bird.
feathers	2.
	syl	feath+ers
	pron	<1feD*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the long hair on the legs or tail of certain horses and dogs.
feathers	3.
	syl	feath+ers
	pron	<1feD*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dress; attire.
	exam	1	her best feathers.
feather star	0.
	syl	feath+er star
	pos	n.
	def	any free-swimming crinoid echinoderm of the genus and related genera, living on muddy sea bottoms and having ten feathery arms radiating from a small central disc.
featherstitch	1.
	syl	feath:er+stitch
	pron	<1feD*2stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a zigzag embroidery stitch.
featherstitch	2.
	syl	feath:er+stitch
	pron	<1feD*2stiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate (cloth) with featherstitch.
feather-veined	0.
	syl	feath:er-veined
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having a network of veins branching from the midrib to the margin.
featherweight	1.a.
	syl	feath:er+weight
	pron	<1feD*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	something very light or of little importance.
featherweight	1.b.
	syl	feath:er+weight
	pron	<1feD*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	featherweight considerations.
featherweight	2.a.
	syl	feath:er+weight
	pron	<1feD*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 118-126 pounds (53.5-57 kg).
featherweight	2.b.
	syl	feath:er+weight
	pron	<1feD*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 54-57 kg (119-126 pounds).
featherweight	2.c.
	syl	feath:er+weight
	pron	<1feD*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the featherweight challenger.
featherweight	3.
	syl	feath:er+weight
	pron	<1feD*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 126-139 pounds (57-63 kg)).
featly	1.
	syl	feat+ly
	pron	<1fEtli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	neatly.
featly	2.
	syl	feat+ly
	pron	<1fEtli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fitly.
featliness	sub
	head	featly
	syl	feat+li+ness
	pos	n.
feature	ety	C14: from Anglo-French feture, from Latin fact*_ura a making, from facere to make
feature	1.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the parts of the face, such as the nose, chin, or mouth.
feature	2.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prominent or distinctive part or aspect, as of a landscape, building, book, etc.
feature	3.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal film in a programme at a cinema.
feature	4.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an item or article appearing at intervals in a newspaper, magazine, etc..
	exam	1	a gardening feature.
feature	5.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {feature story}. a prominent story in a newspaper, etc..
	exam	1	a feature on prison reform.
feature	6.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a programme given special prominence on radio or television as indicated by attendant publicity.
feature	7.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an article offered for sale as a special attraction, as in a large retail establishment.
feature	8.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	general form or make-up.
feature	9.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have as a feature or make a feature of.
feature	10.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give prominence to (an actor, famous event, etc.) in a film or (of an actor, etc.) to have prominence in a film.
feature	11.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw the main features or parts of.
feature	12.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to imagine; consider.
	exam	1	I can't feature that happening.
feature	13.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to resemble in looks.
feature	14.
	syl	fea+ture
	pron	<1fEC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
-featured	0.
	syl	-fea:tured
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having features as specified.
	exam	1	heavy-featured.
feature-length	0.
	syl	fea:ture-length
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a film or programme
	def	similar in extent to a feature although not classed as such.
featureless	0.
	syl	fea+ture+less
	pron	<1fEC*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without distinctive points or qualities; undistinguished.
featurelessness	sub
	head	featureless
	syl	fea+ture+less+ness
	pos	n.
feaze	ety	C16: perhaps from obsolete Dutch vese fringe, from Middle Dutch vese, veze fringe; related to Old English f@as 
feaze	H1.0.
	syl	feaze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to make or become unravelled or frayed.
feaze	H2.0.
	syl	feaze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	a variant of {feeze} or {faze}.
Feb	0.
	syl	Feb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	February.
febri-	ety	from Latin febris fever
febri-	0.
	syl	feb:ri-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating fever.
	exam	1	febrifuge.
febricity	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin febricit*_as, from Latin febris fever
febricity	0.
	syl	fe+bric+i:ty
	pron	<fi1brisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the condition of having a fever.
febrifacient	1.
	syl	feb+ri+fa+cient
	pron	<2febri1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing fever.
febrifacient	2.
	syl	feb+ri+fa+cient
	pron	<2febri1fAS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that produces fever.
febriferous	alt
	head	febrific
	or	febrific
	syl	fe+brif+er+ous
	pos	adj.
febrific	0.
	or	febriferous
	syl	fe+brif+ic
	pron	<fi1brifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or having a fever.
febrifuge	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin febrifugia feverfew; see #7febri -#7, -#7fuge 
febrifuge	1.
	syl	feb+ri+fuge
	pron	<1febri2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or agent for reducing fever.
febrifuge	2.
	syl	feb+ri+fuge
	pron	<1febri2fju:J>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to reduce fever.
febrifugal	sub
	head	febrifuge
	syl	fe+brif:u+gal
	pron	<fi1brifjugL>, <2febri1fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
febrile	ety	C17: from medical Latin febr*_ilis, from Latin febris fever
febrile	0.
	syl	fe+brile
	pron	<1fEbrIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to fever; feverish.
febrility	sub
	head	febrile
	syl	fe+bril+i:ty
	pron	<fi1briliti>
	pos	n.
February	ety	C13: from Latin Febru*_arius m*_ensis month of expiation, from februa Roman festival of purification held on February 15, from plural of februum a purgation
Februaries	infl
	head	February
	syl	Feb+ru+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
February	0.
	syl	Feb+ru+ar:y
	pron	<1febru*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the second month of the year, consisting of 28 or (in a leap year) 29 days.
February Revolution	0.
	syl	Feb+ru+ar:y Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {{Russian Revolution} (sense 1)}.
fec	0.
	syl	fec.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	fecit.
fecal	0.
	syl	fe+cal
	pron	<1fEkL>
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {faecal}.
feces	0.
	syl	fe+ces
	pron	<1fEsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {faeces}.
Gustav Theodor	infl
	head	Fechner
	syl	Gus:tav The:o:dor
	pron	<1gustaf> <1tA:o2do:r>
	pos	n.
Fechner	0.
	syl	Fech:ner
	pron	German <1fe*,cn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1801-87, German physicist, philosopher, and psy?!chologist, noted particularly for his work on the relationship between physiology and psychology, (1860).
fecit	0.
	syl	fe+cit
	pron	Latin. <1fAkit>
	usage	he or she
	def	made it: used formerly on works of art next to the artist's name.
feck	ety	C15 (Scottish dialect) fek, short for #7effect 
feck	0.a.
	syl	feck
	pron	<fek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. obsolete.
	def	worth; value.
feck	0.b.
	syl	feck
	pron	<fek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. obsolete.
	def	amount; quantity.
feck	0.c.
	syl	feck
	pron	<fek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. obsolete.
	def	the greater part; the majority.
feckless	ety	C16: from obsolete feck value, effect+-#7less 
feckless	0.
	syl	feck+less
	pron	<1feklis>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeble; weak; ineffectual.
fecklessly	sub
	head	feckless
	syl	feck+less+ly
	pos	adv.
fecklessness	sub
	head	feckless
	syl	feck+less+ness
	pos	n.
fecula	ety	C17: from Latin: burnt tartar, appearing as a crust in wine, from faex sediment
feculae	infl
	head	fecula
	syl	fec:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fecula	1.
	syl	fec:u+la
	pron	<1fekjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	starch obtained by washing the crushed parts of plants, such as the potato.
fecula	2.
	syl	fec:u+la
	pron	<1fekjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	faecal material, esp. of insects.
feculent	ety	C15: from Latin faeculentus; see #7faeces 
feculent	1.
	syl	fec:u+lent
	pron	<1fekjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	filthy, scummy, muddy, or foul.
feculent	2.
	syl	fec:u+lent
	pron	<1fekjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of or containing waste matter.
feculence	sub
	head	feculent
	syl	fec:u+lence
	pos	n.
fecund	ety	C14: from Latin f*_ecundus; related to Latin f*_etus offspring
fecund	1.
	syl	fe+cund
	pron	<1fEk*nd>, <1fek->
	pos	adj.
	def	greatly productive; fertile.
fecund	2.
	syl	fe+cund
	pron	<1fEk*nd>, <1fek->
	pos	adj.
	def	intellectually productive; prolific.
fecundate	ety	C17: from Latin f*_ecund*_are to fertilize
fecundate	1.
	syl	fe+cun+date
	pron	<1fEk*n2dAt>, <1fek->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fruitful.
fecundate	2.
	syl	fe+cun+date
	pron	<1fEk*n2dAt>, <1fek->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fertilize; impregnate.
fecundation	sub
	head	fecundate
	syl	fe+cun+1da+tion
	pos	n.
fecundator	sub
	head	fecundate
	syl	fe+cun+2da+tor
	pos	n.
fecundatory	sub
	head	fecundate
	syl	fe+cun+da+to:ry
	pron	<fi1k^nd*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
fecundity	1.
	syl	fe+cun+di:ty
	pron	<fi1k^nditi>
	pos	n.
	def	fertility; fruitfulness.
fecundity	2.
	syl	fe+cun+di:ty
	pron	<fi1k^nditi>
	pos	n.
	def	intellectual fruitfulness; creativity.
fed	H1.1.
	syl	fed
	pron	<fed>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {feed}.
fed to death	2.
	head	fed
	or	fed (up) to the (back) teeth
	syl	fed to death
	qual	Informal.
	def	bored or annoyed.
fed	H2.0.
	syl	fed
	pron	<fed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an agent of the F.B.I.
fed	alt
	head	Fed
	or	Fed
	syl	fed.
Fed	1.
	or	fed
	syl	Fed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Federal.
Fed	2.
	or	fed
	syl	Fed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Federation.
Fed	3.
	or	fed
	syl	Fed.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Feder?!ated.
fedayee	ety	from Arabic fid*_a'i one who risks his life in a cause, from fid*_a' redemption
fedayeen	infl
	head	fedayee
	syl	fe+da+yeen
	pron	<-jEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fedayee	0.
	syl	fe+da+yee
	pron	<f*1da:jE>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in Arab states
	def	a commando, esp. one fighting against Israel.
federal	ety	C17: from Latin foedus league
federal	1.
	syl	fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a form of government or a country in which power is divided between one central and several regional governments.
federal	2.
	syl	fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a treaty between provinces, states, etc., that establishes a political unit in which power is so divided.
federal	3.
	syl	fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the central government of a federation.
federal	4.
	syl	fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any union or association of parties or groups that retain some autonomy.
federal	5.
	syl	fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of federal union or federation.
federally	sub
	head	federal
	syl	fed+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Federal	1.a.
	syl	Fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Federalist party or Federalism.
Federal	1.b.
	syl	Fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or supporting the Union government during the American Civil War.
Federal	2.a.
	syl	Fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of the Union government during the American Civil War.
Federal	2.b.
	syl	Fed+er+al
	pron	<1fed*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a Federalist.
Federal Bureau of Investigation	0.
	syl	Fed+er+al Bu+reau of In+ves+ti+ga+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See {F.B.I}.
territory	alt
	head	federal district
	or	federal district
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
federal district	0.
	or	territory
	syl	fed+er+al dis+trict
	pos	n.
	def	an area used as the seat of central government in a federal system.
federalism	1.
	syl	fed+er+al+ism
	pron	<1fed*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle or a system of federal union.
federalism	2.
	syl	fed+er+al+ism
	pron	<1fed*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	advocacy of federal union. &- {#!fed+er+al+ist} &- {@!fed+er+al+#!is+tic}
Federalism	0.
	syl	Fed+er+al+ism
	pron	<1fed*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the principles and policies of the Federalist party.
Federalist	1.
	syl	Fed+er+al+ist
	pron	<1fed*r*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a supporter or member of the Federalist party.
Federalist	2.
	syl	Fed+er+al+ist
	pron	<1fed*r*list>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. history.
	usage	also
	def	characteristic of the Federalists.
Federal Party	alt
	head	Federalist Party
	or	Federalist Party
	syl	Fed+er+al Par+ty
	pos	n.
Federalist Party	0.
	or	Federal Party
	syl	Fed+er+al+ist Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the American political party founded in 1787 and led initially by Alexander Hamilton. It took an active part in the shaping of the U.S. Constitution and thereafter favoured strong centralized government and business interests.
federalise	alt
	head	federalize
	or	federalize
	syl	fed+er+al+ise
	pron	<1fed*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
federalize	1.
	or	federalise
	syl	fed+er+al+ize
	pron	<1fed*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unite in a federation or federal union; federate.
federalize	2.
	or	federalise
	syl	fed+er+al+ize
	pron	<1fed*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to federal control.
federalization	sub
	head	federalize
	or	federalisation
	syl	fed+er+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
federalisation	sub
	head	federalize
	or	federalization
	syl	fed+er+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Federal Republic of Germany	0.
	syl	Fed+er+al Re+pub+lic of Ger+ma+ny
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of {West Germany}.
Federal Reserve note	0.
	syl	Fed+er+al Re+serve note
	pos	n.
	def	a bank note issued by the Federal Reserve Banks and now serving as the prevailing paper currency in circulation in the U.S.
Federal Reserve System	0.
	syl	Fed+er+al Re+serve Sys+tem
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a banking system consisting of twelve {Federal Reserve Districts}, each containing member banks regulated and served by a {Federal Reserve Bank}. It operates under the supervision of the {Federal Reserve Board} and performs functions similar to those of the Bank of England.
federate	1.
	syl	fed+er+ate
	pron	<1fed*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite or cause to unite in a federal union.
federate	2.
	syl	fed+er+ate
	pron	<1fed*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	federal; federated. &- {#!fed+er@.a+tive}
Federated Malay States	0.
	syl	Fed+er+at+ed Ma+lay States
	pos	n.
	def	See {Malay States}.
federation	1.
	syl	fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of federating.
federation	2.
	syl	fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of several provinces, states, etc., to form a federal union.
federation	3.
	syl	fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a political unit formed in such a way.
federation	4.
	syl	fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any league, alliance, or confederacy.
federation	5.
	syl	fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a union of several parties, groups, etc.
federation	6.
	syl	fed+er:a+tion
	pron	<2fed*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any association or union for common action.
Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland	0.
	syl	Fed+er:a+tion of Rho+de:sia and Ny+as:a+land
	pos	n.
	def	a federation (1953-63) of Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland.
fedora	ety	C19: allegedly named after F*'edora (1882), play by Victorien Sardou (1831-1908)
fedora	0.
	syl	fe+do+ra
	pron	<fi1dc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft felt or velvet medium-brimmed hat, usually with a band.
fed up	0.
	syl	fed up
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	annoyed or bored.
	exam	1	I'm fed up with your conduct.
fee	ety	C14: from Old French fie, of Germanic origin; see #7fief 
fee	1.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment asked by professional people or public servants for their services.
	exam	1	a doctor's fee;
	exam	2	school fees.
fee	2.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge made for a privilege.
	exam	1	an entrance fee.
fee	3.a.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	def	an interest in land capable of being inherited. See {fee simple, fee tail}.
fee	3.b.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	def	the land held in fee.
fee	4.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal Europe
	def	the land granted by a lord to his vassal.
fee	5.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for a {gratuity}.
fee	6.a.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. of land
	def	in absolute ownership.
fee	6.b.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in complete subjection.
fees	infl
	head	fee
	syl	fees
	pos	vb.
feeing	infl
	head	fee
	syl	fee+ing
	pos	vb.
feed	infl
	head	fee
	syl	feed.
	pos	vb.
fee	7.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to give a fee to.
fee	8.
	syl	fee
	pron	<fE>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	to hire for a fee.
feeless	sub
	head	fee
	syl	fee+less
	pos	adj.
feeble	ety	C12: from Old French feble, fleible, from Latin fl*_ebilis to be lamented, from fl*_ere to weep
feeble	1.
	syl	fee+ble
	pron	<1fEbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in physical or mental strength; frail; weak.
feeble	2.
	syl	fee+ble
	pron	<1fEbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inadequate; unconvincing.
	exam	1	feeble excuses.
feeble	3.
	syl	fee+ble
	pron	<1fEbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily influenced or indecisive.
feebleness	sub
	head	feeble
	syl	fee+ble+ness
	pos	n.
feebly	sub
	head	feeble
	syl	fee+bly
	pos	adv.
feeble-minded	1.
	syl	fee:ble-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in intelligence; stupid.
feeble-minded	2.
	syl	fee:ble-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally defective.
feeble-minded	3.
	syl	fee:ble-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking decision; irresolute.
feeble-mindedly	sub
	head	feeble-minded
	syl	fee:ble-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
feeble-mindedness	sub
	head	feeble-minded
	syl	fee:ble-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
feed	ety	Old English f*_edan; related to Old Norse f@otha to feed, Old High German fuotan, Gothic f*_othjan; see #7food, fodder 
feeds	infl
	head	feed
	syl	feeds
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
feeding	infl
	head	feed
	syl	feed+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fed	infl
	head	feed
	syl	fed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
feed	1.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give food to.
	exam	1	to feed the cat.
feed	2.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give as food.
	exam	1	to feed meat to the cat.
feed	3.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat food.
	exam	1	the horses feed at noon.
feed	4.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide food for.
	exam	1	these supplies can feed 10 million people.
feed	5.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide what is necessary for the existence or development of.
	exam	1	to feed one's imagination.
feed	6.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to gratify; satisfy.
	exam	1	to feed one's eyes on a beautiful sight.
feed	7.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to supply (a machine, furnace, etc.) with (the necessary materials or fuel) for its operation, or (of such materials) to flow or move forwards into a machine, etc.
feed	8.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to use (land) as grazing.
feed	9.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Theatre, informal.
	def	to cue (an actor, esp. a comedian) with lines or actions.
feed	10.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to pass a ball to (a teammate).
feed	11.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to introduce (electrical energy) into a circuit, esp. by means of a feeder.
feed	12.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to eat or cause to eat.
feed	13.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of feeding.
feed	14.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	food, esp. that of animals or babies.
feed	15.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the process of supplying a machine or furnace with a material or fuel.
feed	16.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the quantity of material or fuel so supplied.
feed	17.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the rate of advance of a cutting tool in a lathe, drill, etc.
feed	18.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a mechanism that supplies material or fuel or controls the rate of advance of a cutting tool.
feed	19.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Theatre, informal.
	def	a performer, esp. a straight man, who provides cues.
feed	20.
	syl	feed
	pron	<fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an informal word for { {meal} %1}.
feedable	sub
	head	feed
	syl	feed+a:ble
	pos	adj.
feedback	1.a.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of part of the output of an electronic circuit, device, or mechanical system to its input, so modifying its characteristics. In {negative feedback} a rise in output energy reduces the input energy; in {positive feedback} an increase in output energy reinforces the input energy.
feedback	1.b.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the output signal fed back into the input.
feedback	2.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of part of the sound output by a loudspeaker to the microphone, esp. in a public-address system, so that a high-pitched whistle is produced.
feedback	3.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the whistling noise so produced.
feedback	4.a.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the effect of a product or action in a cyclic biological reaction on another stage in the same reaction.
feedback	4.b.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance or reaction causing such an effect, such as the release of a hormone in a biochemical pathway.
feedback	5.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	information in response to an enquiry, experiment, etc..
	exam	1	there was little feedback from our questionnaire.
feedback	6.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return (part of the output of a system) to its input.
feedback	7.
	syl	feed+back
	pron	<1fEd2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to offer or suggest (information, ideas, etc.) in reaction to an enquiry, experiment, etc.
feedbag	1.
	syl	feed+bag
	pron	<1fEd2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	any bag in which feed for livestock is sacked.
feedbag	2.
	syl	feed+bag
	pron	<1fEd2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {nosebag}.
feeder	1.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that feeds or is fed.
feeder	2.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's feeding bottle or bib.
feeder	3.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture, chiefly U.S.
	def	a head of livestock being fattened for slaughter.
feeder	4.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or device that feeds the working material into a system or machine.
feeder	5.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tributary channel.
feeder	6.a.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a road, service, etc., that links secondary areas to the main traffic network.
feeder	6.b.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a feeder bus.
feeder	7.a.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a transmission line connecting an aerial to a transmitter or receiver.
feeder	7.b.
	syl	feed+er
	pron	<1fEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a power line for transmitting electrical power from a generating station to a distribution network.
feeding bottle	0.
	syl	feed+ing bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a bottle fitted with a rubber teat from which infants or young animals suck liquids. Also called: {nursing bottle}.
feedlot	0.
	syl	feed+lot
	pron	<1fEd2lot>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or building where livestock are fattened rapidly for market.
feel	ety	Old English f*_elan; related to Old High German fuolen, Old Norse f*_alma to grope, Latin palma {#7palm %1}#e Usage. The verbs feel, look, and smell can be followed by an adverb or an adjective according to the sense in which they are used. Where a quality of the subject is involved, an adjective is used: I feel sick; he looks strong; this medicine smells bad. For other senses an adverb would be used: she feels strongly about that; I must look closely at his record; this animal smells inefficiently although its sight is well developed.
feels	infl
	head	feel
	syl	feels
	pos	vb.
feeling	infl
	head	feel
	syl	feel+ing
	pos	vb.
felt	infl
	head	feel
	syl	felt.
	pos	vb.
feel	1.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perceive (something) by touching.
feel	2.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have a physical or emotional sensation of (something).
	exam	1	to feel heat;
	exam	2	to feel anger.
feel	3.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine (something) by touch.
feel	4.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find (one's way) by testing or cautious exploration.
feel	5.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to seem or appear in respect of the sensation given.
	exam	1	I feel tired;
	exam	2	it feels warm.
feel	6.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have an indistinct, esp. emotional conviction; sense (esp. in the phrase {feel in one's bones}) .
feel	7.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to show sympathy or compassion (towards).
	exam	1	I feel for you in your sorrow.
feel	8.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to pass one's hands over the sexual organs of.
feel like	9.
	head	feel
	syl	feel like.
	def	to have an inclination (for something or doing something).
	exam	1	I don't feel like going to the pictures.
feel (quite) oneself	10.
	head	feel
	syl	feel (quite) oneself.
	def	to be fit and sure of oneself.
feel up to	11.
	head	feel
	syl	feel up to.
	usage	in a question
	def	to be fit enough for (something or doing something).
	exam	1	I don't feel up to going out tonight.
feel	12.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of feeling, esp. by touching.
feel	13.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of or an impression from something perceived through feeling.
	exam	1	the house has a homely feel about it.
feel	14.
	syl	feel
	pron	<fEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of touch.
	exam	1	the fabric is rough to the feel.
feeler	1.
	syl	feel+er
	pron	<1fEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that feels.
feeler	2.
	syl	feel+er
	pron	<1fEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ in certain animals, such as an antenna or tentacle, that is sensitive to touch.
feeler	3.
	syl	feel+er
	pron	<1fEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a remark designed to probe the reactions or intentions of other people.
feeler gauge	0.
	syl	feel+er gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a thin metal strip of known thickness used to measure a narrow gap or to set a gap between two parts.
feeling	1.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of touch.
feeling	2.a.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to experience physical sensations, such as heat, pain, etc.
feeling	2.b.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation so experienced.
feeling	3.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of mind.
feeling	4.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical or mental impression.
	exam	1	a feeling of warmth.
feeling	5.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	fondness; sympathy.
	exam	1	to have a great deal of feeling for someone.
feeling	6.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an ability to feel deeply.
	exam	1	a person of feeling.
feeling	7.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sentiment.
	exam	1	a feeling that the project is feasible.
feeling	8.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression or mood; atmosphere.
	exam	1	the feeling of a foreign city.
feeling	9.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an emotional disturbance, esp. anger or dislike.
	exam	1	a lot of bad feeling about the increase in taxes.
feeling	10.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	intuitive appreciation and understanding.
	exam	1	a feeling for words.
feeling	11.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	sensibility in the performance of something.
feeling	12.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	emotional or moral sensitivity, as in relation to principles or personal dignity (esp. in the phrase {hurt} or {injure the feelings of}) .
feeling	13.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	sentient; sensitive.
feeling	14.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or containing emotion.
feeling	15.
	syl	feel+ing
	pron	<1fEliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	warm-hearted; sympathetic.
feelingly	sub
	head	feeling
	syl	feel+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fee simple	ety	C15: from Anglo-French: fee (or fief) simple
fee simple	0.
	syl	fee sim+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an absolute interest in land over which the holder has complete freedom of disposition during his life. Compare {fee tail}.
feet	1.
	syl	feet
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {foot}.
at (someone's) feet	2.
	head	feet
	syl	at (someone's) feet.
	def	as someone's disciple.
be run	3.
	head	feet
	or	rushed off one's feet
	syl	be run
	def	to be very busy.
carry	4.
	head	feet
	or	sweep off one's feet
	syl	carry
	def	to fill with enthusiasm.
feet of clay	5.
	head	feet
	syl	feet of clay.
	def	a weakness that is not widely known.
get one's feet wet	6.
	head	feet
	syl	get one's feet wet.
	def	to begin to participate in something.
have	7.
	head	feet
	or	keep one's feet on the ground
	syl	have
	def	to be practical and reliable.
feet	8.a.
	syl	feet
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	n.
	def	standing up.
feet	8.b.
	syl	feet
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	n.
	def	in good health.
feet	8.c.
	syl	feet
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a business, company, etc.
	def	thriving.
put one's feet up	9.
	head	feet
	syl	put one's feet up.
	def	to rest.
to stand on one's own feet	10.
	head	feet
	syl	to stand on one's own feet.
	def	to be independent.
feetless	sub
	head	feet
	syl	feet+less
	pos	adj.
fee tail	ety	C15: from Anglo-French fee tail*'e fee (or fief) determined, from taillier to cut
fee tail	0.a.
	syl	fee tail
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a freehold interest in land restricted to a particular line of heirs.
fee tail	0.b.
	syl	fee tail
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an estate in land subject to such restriction. Compare {fee simple}.
feeze	ety	Old English f*_esian 
feaze	alt
	head	feeze
	or	feeze
	syl	feaze
	pron	<fEz>
feeze	1.
	or	feaze
	syl	feeze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to beat.
feeze	2.
	or	feaze
	syl	feeze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to drive off.
feeze	3.
	or	feaze
	syl	feeze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	to disconcert; worry.
feeze	4.
	or	feaze
	syl	feeze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a rush.
feeze	5.
	or	feaze
	syl	feeze
	pron	<fEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	a state of agitation.
feign	ety	C13: from Old French feindre to pretend, from Latin fingere to form, shape, invent
feign	1.
	syl	feign
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put on a show of (a quality or emotion); pretend.
	exam	1	to feign innocence.
feign	2.
	syl	feign
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make up; invent.
	exam	1	to feign an excuse.
feign	3.
	syl	feign
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to copy; imitate.
	exam	1	to feign someone's laugh.
feign	4.
	syl	feign
	pron	<fAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to portray.
feigner	sub
	head	feign
	syl	feign+er
	pos	n.
feigningly	sub
	head	feign
	syl	feign+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Lyonel	infl
	head	Feininger
	syl	Ly:o:nel.
	pos	n.
Feininger	0.
	syl	Fein:ing:er
	pron	<1fIniG*>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1956, U.S. artist, who worked at the Bauhaus, noted for his use of superimposed translucent planes of colour.
feint	ety	C17: from French feinte, from feint pretended, from Old French feindre to #7feign 
feint	H1.1.
	syl	feint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mock attack or movement designed to distract an adversary, as in a military manoeuvre or in boxing, fencing, etc.
feint	H1.2.
	syl	feint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a misleading action or appearance.
feint	H1.3.
	syl	feint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a feint.
feint	ety	C19: variant of #7faint 
feint	xref
	syl	feint
	pron	<fAnt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the narrowest rule used in the production of ruled paper.
faints	alt
	head	feints
	or	feints
	syl	faints
	pron	<fAnts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
feints	0.
	or	faints
	syl	feints
	pron	<fAnts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the leavings of the second distillation of Scotch malt whisky.
Feisal	0.
	syl	Fei:sal
	pron	<1fIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Faisal}.
feisty	ety	C19: from dialect feist, fist small dog; related to Old English f*_isting breaking wind
feistier	infl
	head	feisty
	syl	feist:i+er
	pos	adj.
feistiest	infl
	head	feisty
	syl	feist:i+est.
	pos	adj.
feisty	1.
	syl	feist:y
	pron	<1fIsti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S., chiefly south?!ern.
	def	frisky.
feisty	2.
	syl	feist:y
	pron	<1fIsti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S., chiefly south?!ern.
	def	irritable.
felafel	ety	C20: from Arabic fel*_afil 
felafel	0.
	syl	fel:a+fel
	pron	<fel1a:f*l>
	pos	n.
	def	bread stuffed with spiced vegetables.
feldsher	ety	C19: Russian, from German Feldscher a field surgeon, from Feld field+ Scherer, surgeon, from scheren to shear
feldscher	infl
	head	feldsher
	or	feldschar
	syl	feld+scher
	pron	<1feldS*>
	pos	n.
feldschar	infl
	head	feldsher
	or	feldscher
	syl	feld+schar
	pron	<1feldS*>
	pos	n.
feldsher	0.
	syl	feld+sher
	pron	<1feldS*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Russia
	def	a medical doctor's assistant.
felspar	alt
	head	feldspar
	or	feldspar
	syl	fel+spar
	pos	n.
feldspar	0.
	or	felspar
	syl	feld+spar
	pron	<1feld2spa:>, <1fel2spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of hard rock-forming minerals consisting of aluminium silicates of potassium, sodium, calcium, or barium: the principal constituents of igneous rocks. The group includes orthoclase, microcline, and the plagioclase minerals.
feldspathic	sub
	head	feldspar
	syl	feld+spath+ic
	pron	<feld1sp@Tik>, <fel1sp@T->
	pos	adj.
feldspathose	sub
	head	feldspar
	or	felspathic
	syl	feld+spath+2ose
	pos	adj.
felspathic	sub
	head	feldspar
	or	feldspathose
	syl	fel+1spath+ic
	pos	adj.
felspathose	sub
	head	feldspar
	syl	fel+spath+2ose
	pos	adj.
felicific	ety	C19: from Latin f*_elix happy+ facere to make
felicific	0.
	syl	fe+li+cif+ic
	pron	<2fEli1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	making or tending to make happy.
felicitate	1.
	syl	fe+lic:i+tate
	pron	<fi1lisi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wish joy to; congratulate.
felicitate	2.
	syl	fe+lic:i+tate
	pron	<fi1lisi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to please.
felicitator	sub
	head	felicitate
	syl	fe+1lic:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
felicitation	0.
	syl	fe+lic:i+ta+tion
	pron	<fi2lisi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {congratulation}.
felicitous	1.
	syl	fe+lic:i+tous
	pron	<fi1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-chosen; apt.
felicitous	2.
	syl	fe+lic:i+tous
	pron	<fi1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing an agreeable style.
felicitous	3.
	syl	fe+lic:i+tous
	pron	<fi1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or marked by happiness.
felicitously	sub
	head	felicitous
	syl	fe+1lic:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
felicitousness	sub
	head	felicitous
	syl	fe+1lic:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
felicity	ety	C14: from Latin f*_el*_icit*_as happiness, from f*_elix happy
felicities	infl
	head	felicity
	syl	fe+lic+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
felicity	1.
	syl	fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<fi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	happiness; joy.
felicity	2.
	syl	fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<fi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of happiness.
felicity	3.
	syl	fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<fi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an appropriate expression or style.
felicity	4.
	syl	fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<fi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or display of such expressions or style.
feline	ety	C17: from Latin f*_el*_inus, from f*_el*_es cat
feline	1.
	syl	fe+line
	pron	<1fElIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of predatory mammals, including cats, lions, leopards, and cheetahs, typically having a round head and retractile claws: order (carnivores).
feline	2.
	syl	fe+line
	pron	<1fElIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or suggestive of a cat, esp. in stealth or grace.
feline	3.
	syl	fe+line
	pron	<1fElIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any animal belonging to the family a cat.
felinely	sub
	head	feline
	syl	fe+line+ly
	pos	adv.
felineness	sub
	head	feline
	or	felinity
	syl	fe+line+ness
	pron	<fi1liniti>
	pos	n.
felinity	sub
	head	feline
	or	felineness
	syl	fe+lin+i:ty
	pron	<fi1liniti>
	pos	n.
fell	H1.0.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {fall}.
fell	ety	Old English fellan; related to Old Norse fella, Old High German fellen; see #7fall 
fell	H2.1.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or knock down.
	exam	1	to fell a tree;
	exam	2	to fell an opponent.
fell	H2.2.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Needlework.
	def	to fold the edges of a seam under and sew them flat.
fell	H2.3.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the timber felled in one season.
fell	H2.4.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a seam finished by felling.
fellable	sub
	head	fell
	syl	fell+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fell	ety	C13 fel, from Old French: cruel, from Medieval Latin fell*_o villain; see #7felon %1
fell	H3.1.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cruel or fierce; terrible.
fell	H3.2.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	destructive or deadly.
	exam	1	a fell disease.
one fell swoop	3.
	head	fell
	syl	one fell swoop.
	def	a single hasty action or occurrence.
fellness	sub
	head	fell
	syl	fell+ness
	pos	n.
fell	ety	Old English; related to Old High German fel skin, Old Norse berfjall bearskin, Latin pellis skin; see {#7peel %1}
fell	H4.0.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal skin or hide.
fell	ety	C13: from Old Norse fjall; related to Old High German felis rock
fell	H5.0.a.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a mountain, hill, or moor.
fell	H5.0.b.
	syl	fell
	pron	<fel>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	fell-walking.
fellah	ety	C18: from Arabic, dialect variant of fall*_ah, from falaha to cultivate
fellahs	infl
	head	fellah
	syl	fel+lahs
	pron	<2fel*1hEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fellahin	infl
	head	fellah
	or	fellaheen
	syl	fel+la+hin
	pron	<2fel*1hEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fellaheen	infl
	head	fellah
	or	fellahin
	syl	fel+la+heen
	pron	<2fel*1hEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fellah	0.
	syl	fel+lah
	pron	<1fel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peasant in Arab countries.
fellatio	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin fell*_are to suck &- fel+#!la+tor n. &- fel+#!la+trix fem. n.
fellation	alt
	head	fellatio
	or	fellatio
	syl	fel+la+tion
	pos	n.
fellatio	0.
	or	fellation
	syl	fel+la+ti:o
	pron	<fi1lASi*u>, <fe->
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual activity in which the penis is stimulated by the mouth. Compare {cunnilingus}.
feller	H1.1.
	syl	fell+er
	pron	<1fel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that fells.
feller	H1.2.
	syl	fell+er
	pron	<1fel*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment on a sewing machine for felling seams.
feller	H2.0.
	syl	fel+ler
	pron	<1fel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonstandard spelling of {fellow}.
Felling	0.
	syl	Fel+ling
	pron	<1feliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coal-mining town in N England, in Tyneside. Pop.: 38595 (1971).
Federico	infl
	head	Fellini
	syl	Fe:de:ri:co
	pron	<2fAdA1rEko>
	pos	n.
Fellini	0.
	syl	Fel:li:ni
	pron	<f*1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, Italian film director; his films include (1960) and (1963).
fellmonger	0.
	syl	fell+mon:ger
	pron	<1fel2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals in animal skins or hides.
fellmongering	sub
	head	fellmonger
	or	fellmongery
	syl	fell+2mon:ger+ing
	pos	n.
fellmongery	sub
	head	fellmonger
	or	fellmongering
	syl	fell+2mon:ger:y
	pos	n.
felloe	ety	Old English felge; related to Old High German felga, Middle Dutch velge, of unknown origin
felly	alt
	head	felloe
	or	felloe
	syl	fel+ly
	pos	n.
felloes	infl
	head	felloe
	or	fellies
	syl	fel+loes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fellies	infl
	head	felloe
	or	felloes
	syl	fel+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
felloe	0.
	or	felly
	syl	fel+loe
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a segment or the whole rim of a wooden wheel to which the spokes are attached and onto which a metal tyre is usually shrunk.
fellow	ety	Old English f*_eolaga, from Old Norse f*_elagi, one who lays down money, from f*_e money+ lag a laying down
fellow	1.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man or boy.
fellow	2.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {boyfriend}.
fellow	3.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one or oneself.
	exam	1	a fellow has to eat.
fellow	4.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered to be of little importance or worth.
fellow	5.a.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a companion; comrade; associate.
fellow	5.b.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	fellow travellers.
fellow	6.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford and Cambridge universities
	def	a member of the governing body of a college, who is usually a member of the teaching staff.
fellow	7.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the governing body or established teaching staff at any of various universities or colleges.
fellow	8.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a postgraduate student employed, esp. for a fixed period, to undertake research and, often, to do some teaching.
fellow	9.a.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in the same group, class, or condition.
	exam	1	the surgeon asked his fellows.
fellow	9.b.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	fellow students;
	exam	2	a fellow sufferer.
fellow	10.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair; counterpart; mate.
	exam	1	looking for the glove's fellow.
fellow	11.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to produce a counterpart for; match.
fellow	12.
	syl	fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to place on a par with; make equal to.
Fellow	0.
	syl	Fel+low
	pron	<1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various learned societies.
	exam	1	Fellow of the British Academy.
fellow feeling	1.
	syl	fel+low feel+ing
	pos	n.
	def	mutual sympathy or friendship.
fellow feeling	2.
	syl	fel+low feel+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion held in common.
fellowship	1.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of sharing mutual interests, experiences, activities, etc.
fellowship	2.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a society of people sharing mutual interests, experiences, activities, etc.; club.
fellowship	3.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	companionship; friendship.
fellowship	4.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or relationship of being a fellow.
fellowship	5.a.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	mutual trust and charitableness between Christians.
fellowship	5.b.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a Church or religious association.
fellowship	6.a.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a financed research post providing study facilities, privileges, etc., often in return for teaching services.
fellowship	6.b.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a foundation endowed to support a postgraduate research student.
fellowship	6.c.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	an honorary title carrying certain privileges awarded to a postgraduate student.
fellowship	7.
	syl	fel+low+ship
	pron	<1fel*u2Sip>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the body of fellows in a college, university, etc.
fellow traveller	1.
	syl	fel+low trav+el+ler
	pos	n.
	def	a companion on a journey.
fellow traveller	2.
	syl	fel+low trav+el+ler
	pos	n.
	def	a non-Communist who sympathizes with Communism.
felo de se	ety	C17: from Anglo-Latin, from fel*_o felon,+Latin d*_e of, + s*_e oneself
felones de se	infl
	head	felo de se
	or	felos de se
	syl	fe+lo+nes de se
	pron	<1fEl*u2nEz> <di> <1sE>, <1fel->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
felos de se	infl
	head	felo de se
	or	felones de se
	syl	fe+los de se.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
felo de se	0.a.
	syl	fe:lo de se
	pron	<1fEl*u> <di> <1sE>, <1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	suicide.
felo de se	0.b.
	syl	fe:lo de se
	pron	<1fEl*u> <di> <1sE>, <1fel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who commits suicide.
felon	ety	C13: from Old French: villain, from Medieval Latin fell*_o, of uncertain origin
felon	H1.1.
	syl	fel+on
	pron	<1fel*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly
	def	a person who has committed a felony.
felon	H1.2.
	syl	fel+on
	pron	<1fel*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a wicked person.
felon	H1.3.
	syl	fel+on
	pron	<1fel*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	evil; cruel.
felon	ety	C12: from Medieval Latin fell*_o sore, perhaps from Latin fel poison
felon	H2.0.
	syl	fel+on
	pron	<1fel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a purulent inflammation of the end joint of a finger, sometimes affecting the bone.
felonious	1.
	syl	fe+lo+ni+ous
	pron	<fi1l*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	of, involving, or constituting a felony.
felonious	2.
	syl	fe+lo+ni+ous
	pron	<fi1l*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	wicked; base.
feloniously	sub
	head	felonious
	syl	fe+1lo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
feloniousness	sub
	head	felonious
	syl	fe+1lo+ni+ous+ness
	pos	n.
felonries	infl
	head	felonry
	syl	fel+on+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
felonry	1.
	syl	fel+on+ry
	pron	<1fel*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	felons collectively.
felonry	2.
	syl	fel+on+ry
	pron	<1fel*nri>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the convict population of a penal colony, esp. in Australia.
felonies	infl
	head	felony
	syl	fel:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
felony	1.
	syl	fel:o+ny
	pron	<1fel*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly
	def	a serious crime, such as murder or arson. All distinctions between felony and misdemeanour were abolished in England in 1967.
felsite	ety	C18: #7fels (#7par) #7+ -#7ite %1
felstone	alt
	head	felsite
	or	felsite
	syl	fel+stone
	pron	<1fel2st*un>
	pos	n.
felsite	0.
	or	felstone
	syl	fel+site
	pron	<1felsIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine-grained igneous rock consisting essentially of quartz and feldspar.
felsitic	sub
	head	felsite
	syl	fel+sit+ic
	pron	<fel1sitik>
	pos	adj.
felspar	0.
	syl	fel+spar
	pron	<1fel2spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. Brit.) of {feldspar}.
felspathic	sub
	head	felspar
	or	felspathose
	syl	fel+spath+ic
	pron	<fel1sp@Tik>
	pos	adj.
felspathose	sub
	head	felspar
	or	felspathic
	syl	fel+spath+2ose
	pos	adj.
felt	H1.0.
	syl	felt
	pron	<felt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {feel}.
felt	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon filt, Old High German filz felt, Latin pellere to beat, Greek pelas close; see #7anvil, filter 
felt	H2.1.a.
	syl	felt
	pron	<felt>
	pos	n.
	def	a matted fabric of wool, hair, etc., made by working the fibres together under pressure or by heat or chemical action.
felt	H2.1.b.
	syl	felt
	pron	<felt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a felt hat.
felt	H2.2.
	syl	felt
	pron	<felt>
	pos	n.
	def	any material, such as asbestos, made by a similar process of matting.
felt	H2.3.
	syl	felt
	pron	<felt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into or cover with felt.
felt	H2.4.
	syl	felt
	pron	<felt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become matted.
felting	1.
	syl	felt+ing
	pron	<1feltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	felted material; felt.
felting	2.
	syl	felt+ing
	pron	<1feltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making felt.
felting	3.
	syl	felt+ing
	pron	<1feltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	materials for making felt.
felucca	ety	C17: from Italian felucca, probably from obsolete Spanish faluca, probably from Arabic ful*_uk ships, from Greek epholkion small boat, from ephelkein to tow
felucca	0.
	syl	fe+luc+ca
	pron	<fe1l^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow lateen-rigged vessel of the Mediterranean.
felwort	ety	Old English feldwyrt; see #7field, {wort }
felwort	0.
	syl	fel+wort
	pron	<1fel2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a biennial gentianaceous plant, of Europe and SW China, having purple flowers and rosettes of leaves.
fem	1.
	syl	fem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	female.
fem	2.
	syl	fem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	feminine.
female	ety	C14: from earlier femelle (in?!fluenced by male) , from Latin f*_emella a young woman, from f*_emina a woman
female	1.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the sex producing gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes (spermatozoa).
female	2.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a woman.
	exam	1	female charm.
female	3.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	for or composed of women or girls.
	exam	1	female suffrage;
	exam	2	a female choir.
female	4.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of reproductive organs such as the ovary and carpel
	def	capable of producing female gametes.
female	5.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of gametes such as the ovum
	def	capable of being fertilized by a male gamete in sexual reproduction.
female	6.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	lacking, or having nonfunctional, stamens.
female	7.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an internal cavity into which a projecting male counterpart can be fitted.
	exam	1	a female thread.
female	8.a.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a female animal or plant.
female	8.b.
	syl	fe+male
	pron	<1fEmAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mildly offensive.
	def	a woman or girl.
femaleness	sub
	head	female
	syl	fe+male+ness
	pos	n.
female impersonator	0.
	syl	fe+male im+per+son:a+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a male theatrical performer who acts as a woman.
female suffrage	0.
	syl	fe+male suf+frage
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {women's suffrage}.
feme	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, ultimately from Latin f*_emina woman
feme	0.
	syl	feme
	pron	<fem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a woman or wife.
feme covert	ety	C16: from Anglo-French: a covered woman, one protected by marriage
feme covert	0.
	syl	feme cov+ert
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a married woman.
feme sole	ety	C16: from Anglo-French: a woman alone
feme sole	1.
	syl	feme sole
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a single woman, whether spinster, widow, or divorcee.
feme sole	2.
	syl	feme sole
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a woman separated from her husband, or otherwise independent of him, as by owning her own property.
femineity	0.
	syl	fem+in+e:i:ty
	pron	<2femi1nAiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being feminine; womanliness.
feminine	ety	C14: from Latin f*_emin*_inus, from f*_emina woman
feminine	1.
	syl	fem:i+nine
	pron	<1feminin>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable to or characteristic of a woman.
	exam	1	a feminine fashion.
feminine	2.
	syl	fem:i+nine
	pron	<1feminin>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing qualities or characteristics considered typical of or appropriate to a woman.
feminine	3.
	syl	fem:i+nine
	pron	<1feminin>
	pos	adj.
	def	effeminate; womanish.
feminine	4.a.
	syl	fem:i+nine
	pron	<1feminin>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to a gender of nouns, occurring in many inflected languages, that includes all kinds of referents as well as some female animate referents.
feminine	4.b.
	syl	fem:i+nine
	pron	<1feminin>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	German
	def	Zeit Ehe
femininely	sub
	head	feminine
	syl	fem:i+nine+ly
	pos	adv.
feminineness	sub
	head	feminine
	syl	fem:i+nine+ness
	pos	n.
feminine ending	0.
	syl	fem:i+nine end+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	an unstressed syllable at the end of a line of verse.
feminine rhyme	0.
	syl	fem:i+nine rhyme
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a rhyme between words in which one, two, or more unstressed syllables follow a stressed one, as in or Compare {masculine rhyme}.
femininity	1.
	syl	fem:i+nin+i:ty
	pron	<2femi1niniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being femi?!nine.
femininity	2.
	syl	fem:i+nin+i:ty
	pron	<2femi1niniti>
	pos	n.
	def	womanhood.
feminism	0.
	syl	fem:i+nism
	pron	<1femi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine or movement that advocates equal rights for women.
feminist	sub
	head	feminism
	syl	fem:i+nist
	pos	n. adj.
feminise	alt
	head	feminize
	or	feminize
	syl	fem:i+nise
	pron	<1femi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
feminize	1.
	or	feminise
	syl	fem:i+nize
	pron	<1femi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become feminine.
feminize	2.
	or	feminise
	syl	fem:i+nize
	pron	<1femi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a male animal) to develop female characteristics.
feminization	sub
	head	feminize
	or	feminisation
	syl	fem:i+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
feminisation	sub
	head	feminize
	or	feminization
	syl	fem:i+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
femme	0.
	syl	femme
	pron	French. fam;; English <fem>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman or wife.
femme de chambre	ety	C18: woman of the bedroom
femmes de chambre	infl
	head	femme de chambre
	syl	femmes de cham+bre
	pron	<fam d* 1S?~abr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
femme de chambre	1.
	syl	femme de cham+bre
	pron	French. <fam d* 1S?~abr>
	pos	n.
	def	a chambermaid.
femme de chambre	2.
	syl	femme de cham+bre
	pron	French. <fam d* 1S?~abr>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a personal maid.
femme fatale	ety	fatal woman
femmes fatales	infl
	head	femme fatale
	syl	femmes fa+tales
	pron	<fam fa1tal>, English <1fem f*1t@lz, -1ta:lz). an alluring or sAductivA woman, Asp. onA who causAs mAn to lovA hAr to thAir own distrAss>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
femoral	0.
	syl	fem:o+ral
	pron	<1fem*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the thigh or femur.
femto-	ety	from Danish or Norwegian femten fifteen
femto-	0.
	syl	fem:to-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%-%1%5.
	exam	1	femtometer.
femur	ety	C18: from Latin: thigh
femurs	infl
	head	femur
	or	femora
	syl	fe+murs
	pron	<1fem*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
femora	infl
	head	femur
	or	femurs
	syl	fem:o+ra
	pron	<1fem*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
femur	1.
	syl	fe+mur
	pron	<1fEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the longest thickest bone of the human skeleton, articulating with the pelvis above and the knee below. Nontechnical name: {thighbone}.
femur	2.
	syl	fe+mur
	pron	<1fEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
femur	3.
	syl	fe+mur
	pron	<1fEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the segment of an insect's leg nearest to the body.
fen	ety	Old English fenn; related to Old High German fenna, Old Norse fen, Gothic fani clay, Sanskrit panka mud &- fen+ny adj.
fen	H1.0.
	syl	fen
	pron	<fen>
	pos	n.
	def	low-lying flat land that is marshy or artificially drained.
fen	ety	from Mandarin Chinese
fen	infl
	syl	fen.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fen	H2.0.
	syl	fen
	pron	<fen>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of the People's Republic of China worth one hundredth of a yuan.
fence	ety	C14 fens, shortened from defens #7defence 
fence	1.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure that serves to enclose an area such as a garden or field, usually made of posts of timber, concrete, or metal connected by wire, netting, rails, or boards.
fence	2.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a dealer in stolen property.
fence	3.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstacle for a horse to jump in steeplechasing or showjumping.
fence	4.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a guard or guide, esp. in a circular saw or plane.
fence	5.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a projection usually fitted to the top surface of a sweptback aircraft wing to prevent movement of the airflow towards the wing tips.
mend one's fences	6.
	head	fence
	syl	mend one's fences.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to restore a position or reputation that has been damaged, esp. in politics.
(sit) on the fence	7.
	head	fence
	syl	(sit) on the fence.
	usage	to be
	def	unable or unwilling to commit oneself.
fence	8.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct a fence on or around (a piece of land, etc.).
fence	9.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in or off
	def	to close (in) or separate (off) with or as if with a fence.
	exam	1	he fenced in the livestock.
fence	10.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fight using swords or foils.
fence	11.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to evade a question or argument, esp. by quibbling over minor points.
fence	12.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in skilful or witty debate, repartee, etc.
fence	13.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to receive stolen property.
fence	14.
	syl	fence
	pron	<fens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to ward off or keep out.
fenceless	sub
	head	fence
	syl	fence+less
	pos	adj.
fencelike	sub
	head	fence
	syl	fence+2like
	pos	adj.
fencer	1.
	syl	fenc+er
	pron	<1fens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fights with a sword, esp. one who practises the art of fencing.
fencer	2.
	syl	fenc+er
	pron	<1fens*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Australian.
	def	a person who erects and repairs fences.
fencible	1.
	syl	fen+ci:ble
	pron	<1fens*b*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Scot. word for {defensible}.
fencible	2.
	syl	fen+ci:ble
	pron	<1fens*b*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who undertook military service in immediate defence of his homeland only.
fencing	1.
	syl	fenc+ing
	pron	<1fensiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice, art, or sport of fighting with swords, esp. the sport of using foils, *'ep*'ees, or sabres under a set of rules to score points.
fencing	2.a.
	syl	fenc+ing
	pron	<1fensiG>
	pos	n.
	def	wire, stakes, etc., used as fences.
fencing	2.b.
	syl	fenc+ing
	pron	<1fensiG>
	pos	n.
	def	fences collectively.
fencing	3.
	syl	fenc+ing
	pron	<1fensiG>
	pos	n.
	def	skilful or witty debate.
fencing	4.
	syl	fenc+ing
	pron	<1fensiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the avoidance of direct answers; evasiveness.
fencing	5.
	syl	fenc+ing
	pron	<1fensiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the business of buying and selling stolen property.
fend	ety	C13 fenden, shortened from defenden to #7defend 
fend	1.
	syl	fend
	pron	<fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to give support (to someone, esp. oneself); provide (for).
fend	2.
	syl	fend
	pron	<fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to ward off or turn aside (blows, questions, attackers, etc.).
fend	3.
	syl	fend
	pron	<fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to defend or resist.
fend	4.
	syl	fend
	pron	<fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	to struggle; strive.
fend	5.
	syl	fend
	pron	<fend>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	a shift or effort.
fender	1.
	syl	fend+er
	pron	<1fend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a low metal frame which confines falling coals to the hearth.
fender	2.
	syl	fend+er
	pron	<1fend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal frame fitted to the front of locomotives to absorb shock, clear the track, etc.
fender	3.
	syl	fend+er
	pron	<1fend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cushion-like device, such as a bundle of rope or car tyre hung over the side of a vessel for protection against collision.
fender	4.
	syl	fend+er
	pron	<1fend*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{wing} (sense 10)} or {mudguard}.
fendered	sub
	head	fender
	syl	fend+ered
	pos	adj.
Francois de Salignac de La Mothe	infl
	head	F'enelon
	syl	Fran:*,cois de Sa:li:gnac de La Mothe
	pron	<fr?~aswa d* sali$jak d* la 1mct). 1651-1715, FrAnch thAologian and writAr; author of>
	pos	n.
fenestella	ety	C18: from Latin: a little window, from fenestra window
fenestellae	infl
	head	fenestella
	syl	fen+es+tel+lae
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	infl
	head	fenestella
	syl	.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fenestella	1.
	syl	fen+es+tel+la
	pron	<2feni1stel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a small aperture in the front of an altar, containing relics.
fenestella	2.
	syl	fen+es+tel+la
	pron	<2feni1stel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a niche in the side wall of a chancel, in which the credence or piscina are set.
fenestella	3.
	syl	fen+es+tel+la
	pron	<2feni1stel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a small window or an opening in a wall.
fenestra	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: wall opening, window
fenestrae	infl
	head	fenestra
	syl	fe+nes+trae
	pron	<-trE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fenestra	1.
	syl	fe+nes+tra
	pron	<fi1nestr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a small opening, esp. either of two openings between the middle and inner ears.
fenestra	2.
	syl	fe+nes+tra
	pron	<fi1nestr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a transparent marking or spot, as on the wings of moths.
fenestral	sub
	head	fenestra
	syl	fe+1nes+tral
	pos	adj.
fenestrate	alt
	head	fenestrated
	or	fenestrated
	syl	fe+nes+trate
	pos	adj.
fenestrated	1.
	or	fenestrate
	syl	fe+nes+trat+ed
	pron	<fi1nestrAtid>, <1feni2strAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having windows or window-like openings.
fenestrated	2.
	or	fenestrate
	syl	fe+nes+trat+ed
	pron	<fi1nestrAtid>, <1feni2strAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	perforated or having fenestrae.
fenestration	1.
	syl	fen+es+tra+tion
	pron	<2feni1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement and design of windows in a building.
fenestration	2.
	syl	fen+es+tra+tion
	pron	<2feni1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical operation to restore hearing by making an artificial opening into the labyrinth of the ear.
Fenian	ety	C19: from Irish Gaelic f*_einne, plural of fiann band of Fenians, after Fiann Irish folk hero
Fenian	1.
	syl	Fe+ni:an
	pron	<1fEni*n>, <1fenj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a member of an Irish revolutionary organization founded in the U.S. in the 19th century to fight for an independent Ireland.
Fenian	2.
	syl	Fe+ni:an
	pron	<1fEni*n>, <1fenj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Fianna}. one of a legendary band of Irish warriors noted for their heroic exploits, attributed to the 2nd and 3rd centuries #7a.d.
Fenian	sub
	syl	Fe+ni:an
	pron	<1fEni*n>, <1fenj*n>
	pos	adj.
Fenian	3.
	syl	Fe+ni:an
	pron	<1fEni*n>, <1fenj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Fenians.
Fenianism	sub
	head	Fenian
	syl	Fe+ni+an+ism
	pos	n.
fennec	ety	C18: from Arabic fenek fox
fennec	0.
	syl	fen+nec
	pron	<1fenek>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small nocturnal fox, inhabiting deserts of N Africa and Arabia, having pale fur and enormous ears.
fennel	ety	Old English fenol, from Latin faeniculum fennel, diminutive of faenum hay
fennel	1.
	syl	fen+nel
	pron	<1fenL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong-smelling yellow-flowered umbel?!liferous plant, whose seeds and feathery leaves are used to season and flavour food. See also {finochio}.
dog fennel	2.
	head	fennel
	syl	dog fennel.
	def	another name for {mayweed}.
fennelflower	0.
	syl	fen:nel+flow:er
	pron	<1fenL2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Mediterranean ranunculaceous plants of the genus having finely divided leaves and white, blue, or yellow flowers. See also {love-in-a-mist}.
fenny	1.
	syl	fen+ny
	pron	<1feni>
	pos	adj.
	def	boggy or marshy.
	exam	1	fenny country.
fenny	2.
	syl	fen+ny
	pron	<1feni>
	pos	adj.
	def	found in, characteristic of, or growing in fens.
Fenris	infl
	head	Fenrir
	or	Fenriswolf
	syl	Fen:ris
	pron	<1fenris>
	pos	n.
Fenriswolf	infl
	head	Fenrir
	or	Fenris
	syl	Fen:ris:wolf
	pron	<1fenris?!2wulf>
	pos	n.
Fenrir	0.
	syl	Fen:rir
	pron	<1fenri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	an enormous wolf, fathered by Loki, which killed Odin.
the	infl
	head	Fens
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Fens	0.
	syl	Fens
	pron	<fenz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a flat low-lying area of E England, west and south of the Wash: consisted of marshes until reclaimed in the 17th to 19th centuries.
fenugreek	ety	Old English f*_enogr*_ecum, from Latin fenum Graecum literally: Greek hay
fenugreek	0.
	syl	fen:u+greek
	pron	<1fenju2grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual heavily scented Mediterranean leguminous plant, with hairy stems and white flowers: cultivated for forage and for its medicinal seeds.
feoff	ety	C13: from Anglo-French feoffer, from feoff a #7fief 
feoff	1.
	syl	feoff
	pron	<fEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	a variant spelling of {fief}.
feoff	2.
	syl	feoff
	pron	<fEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	to invest with a benefice or fief.
feoffor	sub
	head	feoff
	or	feoffer
	syl	feof+for
	pos	n.
feoffer	sub
	head	feoff
	or	feoffor
	syl	feoff+er
	pos	n.
feoffee	0.
	syl	feoff:ee
	pron	<fe1fE>, <fE1fE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a vassal granted a fief by his lord.
feoffment	0.
	syl	feoff+ment
	pron	<1fEfm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a lord's act of granting a fief to his man.
-fer	ety	from Latin, from ferre to bear
-fer	0.
	syl	-fer
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a person or thing that bears something specified.
	exam	1	crucifer;
	exam	2	conifer.
feral	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin fer*_alis, from Latin fera a wild beast, from ferus savage &- fer+i@.ty (#!f$er$It$I) n.
ferine	alt
	head	feral
	or	feral
	syl	fe+rine
	pron	<1fi*r*l>, <1fer->
	pos	adj.
feral	H1.1.
	or	ferine
	syl	fe+ral
	pron	<1fi*r*l>, <1fer->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	existing in a wild or uncultivated state, esp. after being domestic or cultivated.
feral	H1.2.
	or	ferine
	syl	fe+ral
	pron	<1fi*r*l>, <1fer->
	pos	adj.
	def	savage; brutal.
feral	ety	C17: from Latin f*_er*_alis relating to corpses; perhaps related to ferre to carry
feral	H2.1.
	syl	fe+ral
	pron	<1fi*r*l>, <1fer->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.; Astrology.
	def	associated with death.
feral	H2.2.
	syl	fe+ral
	pron	<1fi*r*l>, <1fer->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	gloomy; funereal.
ferbam	ety	(CH\3)\2NCSS\3Fe.
ferbam	ety	C20: from fer (ric dimethyldithiocar) bam (ate) 
ferbam	0.
	syl	fer+bam
	pron	<1fR:b@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a black slightly water-soluble fluffy powder used as a fungicide. Formula.
fer-de-lance	ety	C19: from French, literally: iron (head) of a lance
fer-de-lance	0.
	syl	fer-de-lance
	pron	<2fe*d*1la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a large highly venomous tropical American snake, (or with a greyish-brown mottled coloration: family (pit vi?!pers).
Ferdinand	0.
	syl	Fer:di:nand
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>, German <1ferdi2nant>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Franz Ferdinand}.
Ferdinand I	1.
	syl	Fer:di:nand I
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1016-65, king of Castile (1035-65) and Le*'on (1037-65): achieved control of the Moorish kings of Saragossa, Seville, and Toledo.
Ferdinand I	2.
	syl	Fer:di:nand I
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1503-64, king of Hungary and Bohemia (1526-64); Holy Roman Emperor (1558-64), bringing years of religious warfare to an end.
Ferdinand I	3.
	syl	Fer:di:nand I
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1751-1825, king of the Two Sicilies (1816-25); king of Naples (1759-1806; 1815-25), as Ferdinand IV, being dis?!pos?!sessed by Napoleon (1806-15).
Ferdinand I	4.
	syl	Fer:di:nand I
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1793-1875, king of Hun?!ga?!ry (1830-48) and emperor of Austria (1835-48); abdicated after the Revolution of 1848 in favour of his nephew, Franz Josef I.
Ferdinand I	5.
	syl	Fer:di:nand I
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1948, ruling prince of Bulgaria (1887-1908) and tsar from 1908 until his abdication in 1918.
Ferdinand I	6.
	syl	Fer:di:nand I
	pron	<1fR:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1927, king of Rumania (1914-27); sided with the Allies in World War I.
Ferdinand II	1.
	syl	Fer:di:nand II
	pos	n.
	def	1578-1637, Holy Roman Emperor (1619-37); king of Bohemia (1617-19; 1620-37) and of Hungary (1617-37). His anti-Protestant policies led to the Thirty Years' War.
Ferdinand II	2.
	syl	Fer:di:nand II
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of Aragon and Sicily of {Ferdinand V}.
Ferdinand III	1.
	syl	Fer:di:nand III
	pos	n.
	def	1608-57, Holy Roman Emperor (1637-57) and king of Hungary (1625-57); son of Ferdinand II.
Ferdinand III	2.
	syl	Fer:di:nand III
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of Naples of {Ferdinand V}.
Ferdinand V	0.
	syl	Fer:di:nand V
	pos	n.
	def	called 1452-1516, king of Castile (1474-1504); as Ferdinand II, king of Aragon (1479-1516) and Sicily (1468-1516); as Ferdinand III, king of Naples (1504-16). His marriage to Isabella I of Castile (1469) led to the union of Aragon and Castile and his reconquest of Granada from the Moors (1492) completed the unification of Spain. He introduced the Inquisition (1478), expelled the Jews from Spain (1492), and financed Columbus' voyage to the New World.
fere	ety	Old English gef*_era, from f*_eran to travel; see #7fare 
fere	1.
	syl	fere
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a companion.
fere	2.
	syl	fere
	pron	<fi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a husband or wife.
feretory	ety	C14: from Middle French fiertre, from Latin feretrum a bier, from Greek pheretron, from pherein to bear
feretories	infl
	head	feretory
	syl	fer+e:to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
feretory	1.
	syl	fer+e:to:ry
	pron	<1ferit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a shrine, usually portable, for a saint's relics.
feretory	2.
	syl	fer+e:to:ry
	pron	<1ferit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the chapel in which a shrine is kept.
Ferghana	alt
	head	Fergana
	or	Fergana
	syl	Fer+gha+na
	pron	<f*1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
Fergana	1.
	or	Ferghana
	syl	Fer+ga+na
	pron	<f*1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W central Asia, surrounded by high mountains and accessible only from the west; mainly in the Uzbek SSR and partly in the Tadzhik and Kirgiz SSRs.
Fergana	2.
	or	Ferghana
	syl	Fer+ga+na
	pron	<f*1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief city of this region, in the E Uzbek SSR. Pop.: 128000 (1975 est.).
Fergus	0.
	syl	Fer:gus
	pron	<1fR:g*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Irish legend
	def	a warrior king of Ulster, who was supplanted by Conchobar.
feria	ety	C19: from Late Latin: day of the week (as in pr*_ima f*_eria Sunday), singular of Latin f*_eriae festivals
ferias	infl
	head	feria
	or	feriae
	syl	fe+ri:as
	pron	<-ri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
feriae	infl
	head	feria
	or	ferias
	syl	fe+ri:ae
	pron	<-ri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
feria	0.
	syl	fe+ri:a
	pron	<1fi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a weekday, other than Saturday, on which no feast occurs.
ferial	1.
	syl	fe+ri:al
	pron	<1fi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a feria.
ferial	2.
	syl	fe+ri:al
	pron	<1fi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to a holiday.
ferine	ety	C17: from Latin fer*_inus of wild animals, from fera wild beast
ferine	0.
	syl	fe+rine
	pron	<1fi*rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {feral} %1.
ferity	ety	C16: from Latin ferit*_as, from ferus savage, untamed
ferities	infl
	head	ferity
	syl	fer+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ferity	1.
	syl	fer+i:ty
	pron	<1feriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the state of being wild or uncultivated.
ferity	2.
	syl	fer+i:ty
	pron	<1feriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	savagery; ferocity.
Fermanagh	0.
	syl	Fer+man+agh
	pron	<f*1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW Northern Ireland: contains the Upper and Lower Lough Erne. County town: Enniskillen. Pop.: 49960 (1971). Area (excluding water): 1691 sq. km (653 sq. miles).
Pierre de	infl
	head	Fermat
	syl	Pierre de
	pron	<1pje:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Fermat	0.
	syl	Fer:mat
	pron	French <fer1ma>, English <fR:1m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	1601-65, French mathematician, regarded as the founder of the modern theory of numbers. He studied the properties of whole numbers and, with Pascal, investigated the theory of probability.
fermata	ety	from Italian, from fermare to stop, from Latin firm*_are to establish; see {#7firm %1}
fermatas	infl
	head	fermata
	or	fermate
	syl	fer+ma+tas
	pron	< -ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fermate	infl
	head	fermata
	or	fermatas
	syl	fer+ma+te
	pron	< -ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pause	infl
	head	fermata
	syl	{pause
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fermat's last theorem	0.
	syl	Fer:mat's last the:o+rem
	pos	n.
	usage	in number theory
	def	the hypoth?!esis that the equation + = has no integral solutions for greater than two.
Fermat's principle	0.
	syl	Fer:mat's prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the principle that a ray of light passes from one point to another in such a way that the time taken is a minimum.
ferment	ety	C15: from Latin fermentum yeast, from ferv*_ere to seethe
ferment	1.
	syl	fer+ment
	pron	<1fR:ment>
	pos	n.
	def	any agent or substance, such as a bacterium, mould, yeast, or enzyme, that causes fermentation.
ferment	2.
	syl	fer+ment
	pron	<1fR:ment>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fermentation}.
ferment	3.
	syl	fer+ment
	pron	<1fR:ment>
	pos	n.
	def	commotion; unrest.
ferment	4.
	syl	fer+ment
	pron	<f*1ment>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo fermentation.
ferment	5.
	syl	fer+ment
	pron	<f*1ment>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stir up or seethe with excitement.
fermentable	sub
	head	ferment
	syl	fer+1ment+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fermentability	sub
	head	ferment
	syl	fer+2ment+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
fermenter	sub
	head	ferment
	syl	fer+1ment+er
	pos	n.
fermentation	0.
	syl	fer+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2fR:men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction in which a ferment causes an organic molecule to split into simpler substances, esp. the anaerobic conversion of sugar to ethyl alcohol by yeast. Also called: {ferment}. &- {fer+#!ment@.a+tive} &- {fer+#!ment@.a+tive+ly} &- {fer+#!ment@.a+tive+ness}
fermentation lock	0.
	syl	fer+men+ta+tion lock
	pos	n.
	def	a valve placed on the top of bottles of fermenting wine to allow bubbles to escape.
fermi	0.
	syl	fer+mi
	pron	<1fR:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length used in nuclear physics equal to 10%-%1%5 metre.
Enrico	infl
	head	Fermi
	syl	En:ri:co
	pron	<An1rEko>
	pos	n.
Fermi	0.
	syl	Fer:mi
	pron	<1fR:mi>, Italian <1fArmi>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-54, Italian nuclear physicist, in the U.S. from 1939. He was awarded a Nobel prize for physics in 1938 for his work on radioactive substances and nuclear bombardment and headed the group that produced the first controlled nuclear reaction (1942).
Fermi-Dirac statistics	ety	C20: named after Enrico F#7ermi and Paul D#7irac 
Fermi-Dirac statistics	0.
	syl	Fer:mi-Di:rac sta+tis+tics
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the branch of quantum statistics used to calculate the permitted energy arrangements of the particles in a system in terms of the exclusion principle. Compare {Bose-Einstein statistics}.
fermion	ety	C20: named after Enrico F#7ermi ; see -#7on 
fermion	0.
	syl	fer+mi+on
	pron	<1fR:mi2on>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of elementary particles, such as a nucleon, that has half-integral spin and obeys Fermi-Dirac statistics. Compare {boson}.
fermium	ety	C20: named after Enrico F#7ermi 
fermium	0.
	syl	fer+mi:um
	pron	<1fR:mi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a transuranic element artificially produced by neutron bombardment of plutonium. Symbol: Fm; atomic no.: 100; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%5%7Fm: 80 days (approx.).
fern	ety	Old English fearn; related to Old High German farn, Sanskrit parn*'a leaf
fern	1.
	syl	fern
	pron	<fR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any pteridophyte plant of the order having roots, stems, and fronds and reproducing by spores formed in structures (sori) on the fronds. See also {tree fern}.
fern	2.
	syl	fern
	pron	<fR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain similar but unrelated plants, such as the sweet fern.
fernlike	sub
	head	fern
	syl	fern+2like
	pos	adj.
ferny	sub
	head	fern
	syl	fern:y
	pos	adj.
Fernandel	0.
	syl	Fer:nan:del
	pron	French <fern*~a1del>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1903-71, French comic film actor.
Fernando de Noronha	0.
	syl	Fer+nan+do de No+ro+nha
	pron	Portuguese <fAr1n*ndu>, Portuguese <di> <no1ro$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in the S Atlantic northeast of Cape S?~ao Roque: constitutes a federal territory of Brazil; a penal colony since the 18th century. Pop.: 1241 (1970). Area: 26 sq. km (10 sq. miles).
Fernando Po	0.
	syl	Fer+nan+do Po
	pron	<f*1n@nd*u> <1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1973) of {Mac*'ias Nguema}.
ferneries	infl
	head	fernery
	syl	fern+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fernery	1.
	syl	fern+er:y
	pron	<1fR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where ferns are grown.
fernery	2.
	syl	fern+er:y
	pron	<1fR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of ferns grown in such a place.
fern seed	0.
	syl	fern seed
	pos	n.
	def	the minute particles by which ferns reproduce themselves, formerly thought to be invisible. Possession of them was thought to make a person invisible.
ferocious	ety	C17: from Latin ferox fierce, untamable, warlike
ferocious	0.
	syl	fe+ro+cious
	pron	<f*1r*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	savagely fierce or cruel.
	exam	1	a ferocious tiger;
	exam	2	a ferocious argument.
ferociously	sub
	head	ferocious
	syl	fe+1ro+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
ferocity	sub
	head	ferocious
	or	ferociousness
	syl	fe+roc+i:ty
	pron	<f*1rositi>
	pos	n.
ferociousness	sub
	head	ferocious
	or	ferocity
	syl	fe+1ro+cious+ness
	pos	n.
-ferous	ety	from -#7fer+ -#7ous 
-ferous	0.
	syl	-fer:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	bearing or producing.
	exam	1	conifer?!ous;
	exam	2	crystalliferous.
Ferrara	0.
	syl	Fer+ra+ra
	pron	<f*1ra:r*>, Italian <fAr1ra:ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: a centre of the Renaissance under the House of Este; university (1391). Pop.: 155175 (1975 est.).
Enzo	infl
	head	Ferrari
	syl	En:zo
	pron	<1entso>
	pos	n.
Ferrari	0.
	syl	Fer:ra:ri
	pron	Italian <fAr1ra:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1898, Italian designer and manufacturer of racing cars.
ferrate	ety	C19: from Latin ferrum iron
ferrate	0.
	syl	fer+rate
	pron	<1ferAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt containing the divalent ion, FeO%2@b\4%#-#800300 . Ferrates are derivatives of the hypothetical acid H\2FeO\4.
ferreous	ety	C17: from Latin ferreus made of iron, from ferrum iron
ferreous	0.
	syl	fer+re:ous
	pron	<1feri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or resembling iron.
	exam	1	a ferreous alloy;
	exam	2	a ferreous substance.
ferret	ety	C14: from Old French furet, from Latin fur thief
ferret	H1.1.
	syl	fer+ret
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated albino variety of the polecat bred for hunting rats, rabbits, etc.
black-footed ferret	2.
	head	ferret
	syl	black-footed ferret.
	def	a musteline mammal, of W North America, closely related to the weasels.
ferret	H1.3.
	syl	fer+ret
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hunt (rabbits, rats, etc.) with ferrets.
ferret	H1.4.
	syl	fer+ret
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to drive from hiding.
	exam	1	to ferret out snipers.
ferret	H1.5.
	syl	fer+ret
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to find by persistent investigation.
ferret	H1.6.
	syl	fer+ret
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to search around.
ferreter	sub
	head	ferret
	syl	fer+ret+er
	pos	n.
ferrety	sub
	head	ferret
	syl	fer+ret:y
	pos	adj.
ferret	ety	C16: from Italian fioretti floss silk, plural of fioretto: a little flower, from fiore flower, from Latin fl*_os 
ferreting	alt
	head	ferret
	or	ferret
	syl	fer+ret+ing
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	n.
ferret	H2.0.
	or	ferreting
	syl	fer+ret
	pron	<1ferit>
	pos	n.
	def	silk binding tape.
ferret badger	0.
	syl	fer+ret badg+er
	pos	n.
	def	any small badger of the genus of SE Asia, resembling a ferret in appearance and smell.
ferri-	ety	from Latin ferrum iron
ferri-	0.
	syl	fer:ri-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the presence of iron, esp. in the trivalent state.
	exam	1	ferricyanide;
	exam	2	ferriferous.
ferriage	1.
	syl	fer+ri+age
	pron	<1feriiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	transportation by ferry.
ferriage	2.
	syl	fer+ri+age
	pron	<1feriiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the fee charged for passage on a ferry.
ferric	ety	C18: from Latin ferrum iron
ferric	0.
	syl	fer+ric
	pron	<1ferik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing iron in the trivalent state.
	exam	1	ferric oxide.
ferric oxide	0.
	syl	fer+ric ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a red crystalline insoluble oxide of iron that occurs as haematite and rust and is made by heating ferrous sulphate: used as a pigment and metal polish ({jewellers' rouge) }. Formula: Fe\2O\3.
ferricyanic acid	0.
	syl	fer+ri+cy+an+ic ac:id
	pron	<2ferisI1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown soluble un?!sta?!ble solid tribasic acid, usually known in the form of ferricyanide salts. Formula: H\3Fe(CN)\6.
ferricyanide	0.
	syl	fer+ri+cy:a+nide
	pron	<2feri1sI*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of ferricyanic acid.
ferriferous	0.
	syl	fer+rif+er+ous
	pron	<fe1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or yielding iron; iron-bearing.
	exam	1	a ferriferous rock.
ferrimagnetism	0.
	syl	fer+ri+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2feri1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon ex?!hib?!ited by certain substances, such as ferrites, in which the magnetic moments of neighbouring ions are antiparallel and unequal in magnitude. The substances behave like ferromagnetic materials. See also {antiferromagnetism}.
ferrimagnetic	sub
	head	ferrimagnetism
	syl	fer+ri+mag+1net+ic
	pron	<2ferim@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
Ferris wheel	ety	C19: named after G.W.G. Ferris (1859-96), American engineer
Ferris wheel	0.
	syl	Fer:ris wheel
	pron	<1feris>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairground wheel having seats freely suspended from its rim; the seats remain horizontal throughout its rotation.
ferrite	ety	C19: from #7ferri -#7+ {-#7ite %1}
ferrite	1.
	syl	fer+rite
	pron	<1ferIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of ferromagnetic highly resistive ceramic compounds with the formula MFe\2O\4, where M is usually a metal such as cobalt or zinc.
ferrite	2.
	syl	fer+rite
	pron	<1ferIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the body-centred cubic allotropes of iron, such as alpha iron, occurring in steel, cast iron, etc.
ferrite	3.
	syl	fer+rite
	pron	<1ferIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various microscopic grains, probably composed of iron compounds, in certain igneous rocks.
ferrite-rod aerial	0.
	syl	fer:rite-rod aer+i:al
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aerial, normally used in radio reception, consisting of a small coil of wire mounted on a ferrite core, the coil serving as a tuning inductance.
ferritin	ety	C20: from #7ferrite+ -#7in 
ferritin	0.
	syl	fer+ri+tin
	pron	<1feritin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a protein that contains iron and plays a part in the storage of iron in the body. It occurs in the liver and spleen.
ferro-	ety	from Latin ferrum iron ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ferrocyanide. Compare ferri-.
ferro-	ety	from Latin ferrum iron ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
ferro-	0.
	syl	fer:ro-
	exam	1	combining form.
ferro-	1.
	syl	fer:ro-
	def	indicating a property of iron or the presence of iron.
	exam	1	ferromagnetism;
	exam	2	ferromanganese.
ferro-	2.
	syl	fer:ro-
	def	indicat?!ing the presence of iron in the divalent state.
	exam	1	ferrocyanide.
ferrocene	ety	C20: from #7ferro -+#7c(yclopentadi)ene 
ferrocene	0.
	syl	fer+ro+cene
	pron	<1fer*u2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-orange insoluble crystalline compound. Its molecules have an iron atom sandwiched between two cyclopentadiene rings. Formula: Fe(C\5H\5)\2.
ferrochrome	alt
	head	ferrochromium
	or	ferrochromium
	syl	fer+ro+chrome
	pos	n.
ferrochromium	0.
	or	ferrochrome
	syl	fer+ro+chro+mi:um
	pron	<2fer*u1kr*umi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of iron and chromium (60-72 per cent), used in the production of very hard steel.
ferroconcrete	0.
	syl	fer+ro+con+crete
	pron	<2fer*u1koGkri:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {re?!inforced concrete}.
ferrocyanic acid	0.
	syl	fer+ro+cy+an+ic ac:id
	pron	<2fer*usI1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white volatile unstable solid tetrabasic acid, usually known in the form of ferrocyanide salts. Formula: H\4Fe(CN)\6.
ferrocyanide	0.
	syl	fer+ro+cy:a+nide
	pron	<2fer*u1sI*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of ferrocyanic acid, such as potassium ferrocyanide, K\4Fe(CN)\6.
ferroelectric	1.
	syl	fer+ro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2fer*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	ex?!hib?!iting spontaneous polarization that can be reversed by the application of a suitable electric field.
ferroelectric	2.
	syl	fer+ro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2fer*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ferroelectric substances.
ferroelectric	3.
	syl	fer+ro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2fer*ui1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a ferroelectric substance.
ferroelectrically	sub
	head	ferroelectric
	syl	fer+ro+e:1lec+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ferroelectricity	sub
	head	ferroelectric
	syl	fer+ro+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2fer*u?!ilek1trisiti>, <-2Elek->
	pos	n.
Ferrol	0.
	syl	Fer+rol
	pron	Spanish <fA1rrol>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Ferrol}.
ferromagnesian	0.
	syl	fer+ro+mag+ne+sian
	pron	<2fer*um@g1nEZ*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals such as biotite
	def	containing a high proportion of iron and magnesium.
ferromagnetism	0.
	syl	fer+ro+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2fer*u1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the phenomenon exhibited by substances, such as iron, that have relative per?!me?!abilities much greater than unity and increasing mag?!neti?!za?!tion with applied magnetizing field. Certain of these sub?!stances retain their magnetization in the absence of the ap?!plied field. The effect is caused by the alignment of electron spin in regions called domains. Compare {diamagnetism, para?!mag?!net?!ism}. See also {magnet, Curie-Weiss Law}. &- {fer+ro+mag+net+ic} (@!f$er$$$um@ag#!n$et$Ik)
ferromanganese	0.
	syl	fer+ro+man+ga+nese
	pron	<2fer*u1m@Gg*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of iron and manganese, used in making additions of manganese to cast iron and steel.
ferrosilicon	0.
	syl	fer+ro+sil:i+con
	pron	<2fer*u1silik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of iron and silicon, used in making cast iron and steel.
ferrotype	1.
	syl	fer+ro+type
	pron	<1fer*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic print produced directly in a camera by exposing a sheet of iron or tin coated with a sensitized enamel.
ferrotype	2.
	syl	fer+ro+type
	pron	<1fer*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which such a print is produced. {~} Also called: {tintype}.
ferrous	ety	C19: from #7ferri -#7+ -#7ous 
ferrous	0.
	syl	fer+rous
	pron	<1fer*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing iron in the divalent state.
ferrous sulphate	0.
	syl	fer+rous sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	an iron salt with a saline taste, usually obtained as greenish crystals of the heptahydrate, which are converted to the white monohydrate above 100?%C: used in inks, tanning, water purification, and in the treatment of anaemia. Formula: FeSO\4. Also called: {copperas, green vitriol}.
ferruginous	ety	C17: from Latin ferr*_ugineus of a rusty colour, from ferr*_ug*_o iron rust, from ferrum iron
ferruginous	1.
	syl	fer+ru+gi+nous
	pron	<fe1ru:Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals, rocks, etc.
	def	containing iron.
	exam	1	a ferruginous clay.
ferruginous	2.
	syl	fer+ru+gi+nous
	pron	<fe1ru:Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rust-coloured.
ferruginous duck	0.
	syl	fer+ru+gi+nous duck
	pos	n.
	def	a common European duck, having reddish-brown plumage with white wing bars.
ferrule	ety	C17: from Middle English virole, from Old French virol, from Latin viriola a little bracelet, from viria bracelet; influenced by Latin ferrum iron
ferule	alt
	head	ferrule
	or	ferrule
	syl	fer+ule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	n.
ferrule	1.
	or	ferule
	syl	fer+rule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal ring, tube, or cap placed over the end of a stick, handle, or post for added strength or to increase wear.
ferrule	2.
	or	ferule
	syl	fer+rule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a side opening in a pipe that gives access for inspection or cleaning.
ferrule	3.
	or	ferule
	syl	fer+rule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bush, gland, small length of tube, etc., esp. one used for making a joint.
ferrule	4.
	or	ferule
	syl	fer+rule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip (a stick, etc.,) with a ferrule.
ferry	ety	Old English ferian to carry, bring; related to Old Norse ferja to transport, Gothic farjan; see #7fare 
ferries	infl
	head	ferry
	syl	fer+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ferry	1.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ferryboat}. a vessel for transporting passengers and usually vehicles across a body of water, esp. as a regular service.
ferry	2.a.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	n.
	def	such a service.
ferry	2.b.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a ferryman.
ferry	3.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	n.
	def	a legal right to charge for trans?!porting passengers by boat.
ferry	4.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or method of delivering aircraft by flying them to their destination.
ferries	infl
	head	ferry
	syl	fer+ries
	pos	vb.
ferrying	infl
	head	ferry
	syl	fer+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
ferried	infl
	head	ferry
	syl	fer+ried.
	pos	vb.
ferry	5.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transport or go by ferry.
ferry	6.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deliver (an aircraft) by flying it to its destination.
ferry	7.
	syl	fer+ry
	pron	<1feri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey (passengers, goods, etc.).
	exam	1	the guests were ferried to the church in taxis.
fertile	ety	C15: from Latin fertilis, from ferre to bear
fertile	1.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of producing offspring.
fertile	2.a.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	having nutrients capable of sustaining an abundant growth of plants.
fertile	2.b.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of farm animals
	def	capable of breeding stock.
fertile	3.a.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of undergoing growth and development.
	exam	1	fertile seeds;
	exam	2	fertile eggs.
fertile	3.b.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	capable of producing gametes, spores, seeds, or fruits.
fertile	4.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing many offspring; prolific.
fertile	5.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly productive; rich; abundant.
	exam	1	a fertile brain.
fertile	6.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a substance
	def	able to be transformed into fissile or fissionable material, esp. in a nuclear reactor.
fertile	7.
	syl	fer+tile
	pron	<1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to productiveness.
	exam	1	fertile rain.
fertilely	sub
	head	fertile
	syl	fer+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
fertileness	sub
	head	fertile
	syl	fer+tile+ness
	pos	n.
Fertile Crescent	0.
	syl	Fer+tile Cres+cent
	pos	n.
	def	an area of fertile land in the Middle East, extending around the Rivers Tigris and Euphrates in a semi?!circle from Israel to the Persian Gulf, where the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Phoenician, and Hebrew civilizations flourished.
fertility	1.
	syl	fer+til+i:ty
	pron	<fR:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to produce offspring, esp. abundantly.
fertility	2.
	syl	fer+til+i:ty
	pron	<fR:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being fertile.
fertility cult	0.
	syl	fer+til+i:ty cult
	pos	n.
	def	the practice in some settled agricultural communities of performing religious or magical rites to ensure good weather and crops and the perpetuity of the tribe.
fertility symbol	0.
	syl	fer+til+i:ty sym+bol
	pos	n.
	def	an object, esp. a phallic symbol, used in fertility-cult ceremonies to symbolize regeneration.
fertilisation	alt
	head	fertilization
	or	fertilization
	syl	fer+ti+li+sa+tion
	pron	<2fR:tilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
fertilization	1.
	or	fertilisation
	syl	fer+ti+li+za+tion
	pron	<2fR:tilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of male and female gametes, during sexual reproduction, to form a zygote.
fertilization	2.
	or	fertilisation
	syl	fer+ti+li+za+tion
	pron	<2fR:tilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of fertilizing.
fertilization	3.
	or	fertilisation
	syl	fer+ti+li+za+tion
	pron	<2fR:tilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being fertilized.
fertilise	alt
	head	fertilize
	or	fertilize
	syl	fer+ti+lise
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fertilize	1.
	or	fertilise
	syl	fer+ti+lize
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (an animal, plant, or egg cell) with sperm or pollen to bring about fertilization.
fertilize	2.
	or	fertilise
	syl	fer+ti+lize
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (soil or water) with mineral and organic nutrients to aid the growth of plants.
fertilize	3.
	or	fertilise
	syl	fer+ti+lize
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fertile or productive.
fertilizable	sub
	head	fertilize
	or	fertilisable
	syl	fer+ti+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fertilisable	sub
	head	fertilize
	or	fertilizable
	syl	fer+ti+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fertiliser	alt
	head	fertilizer
	or	fertilizer
	syl	fer+ti+lis+er
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz*>
	pos	n.
fertilizer	1.
	or	fertiliser
	syl	fer+ti+liz+er
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, such as manure or a mixture of nitrates, added to soil or water to increase its productivity.
fertilizer	2.
	or	fertiliser
	syl	fer+ti+liz+er
	pron	<1fR:ti2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or organism such as an insect that fertilizes an animal or plant.
ferula	ety	C14: from Latin: giant fennel &- fer@.u+la+ceous (@!f$eru$:#!le$I#s$$s, @!f$erju$:-) adj.
ferulas	infl
	head	ferula
	or	ferulae
	syl	fer:u+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ferulae	infl
	head	ferula
	or	ferulas
	syl	fer:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ferula	1.
	syl	fer:u+la
	pron	<1ferul*>, <1ferju->
	pos	n.
	def	any large umbelliferous plant of the Mediterranean genus having thick stems and dissected leaves: cultivated as the source of several strongly scented gum resins, such as galbanum.
ferula	2.
	syl	fer:u+la
	pron	<1ferul*>, <1ferju->
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {ferule} %1.
ferule	ety	C16: from Latin ferula giant fennel, whip, rod; the stalk of the plant was used for punishment
ferule	H1.1.
	syl	fer+ule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat piece of wood, such as a ruler, used in some schools to cane children on the hand.
ferule	H1.2.
	syl	fer+ule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to punish with a ferule.
ferule	H2.0.
	syl	fer+ule
	pron	<1feru:l>, <-r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ferrule}.
fervencies	infl
	head	fervency
	syl	fer+ven+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fervency	0.
	syl	fer+ven+cy
	pron	<1fR:v*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fervour}.
fervent	ety	C14: from Latin ferv*_ere to boil, glow
fervid	alt
	head	fervent
	or	fervent
	syl	fer+vid
	pron	<1fR:vid>
	pos	adj.
fervent	1.
	or	fervid
	syl	fer+vent
	pron	<1fR:v*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	intensely passionate; ardent.
	exam	1	a fervent desire to change society.
fervent	2.
	or	fervid
	syl	fer+vent
	pron	<1fR:v*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	boiling, burning, or glowing.
	exam	1	fervent heat.
fervently	sub
	head	fervent
	or	fervidly
	syl	fer+vent+ly
	pos	adv.
fervidly	sub
	head	fervent
	or	fervently
	syl	fer+vid+ly
	pos	adv.
ferventness	sub
	head	fervent
	or	fervidness
	syl	fer+vent+ness
	pos	n.
fervidness	sub
	head	fervent
	or	ferventness
	syl	fer+vid+ness
	pos	n.
Fervidor	ety	probably from ferveur heat + T#7hermidor 
Fervidor	0.
	syl	Fer+vi+dor
	pron	French. <fervi1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Thermidor}.
fervour	ety	C14: from Latin: heat, from ferv*_ere to glow, boil
fervor	alt
	head	fervour
	or	fervour
	syl	fer+vor
	pron	<1fR:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fervour	1.
	or	fervor
	syl	fer+vour
	pron	<1fR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	great intensity of feeling or belief; ardour; zeal.
fervour	2.
	or	fervor
	syl	fer+vour
	pron	<1fR:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	intense heat.
Fez	alt
	head	Fes
	or	Fes
	syl	Fez
	pos	n.
Fes	0.
	or	Fez
	syl	F*`es
	pron	<fes>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Morocco, traditional capital of the north: became an independent kingdom in the 11th century, at its height in the 14th century; religious centre; university (850). Pop.: 325327 (1971).
Fescennine	ety	C17: from Latin Fescenn*_inus of Fescennia, a city in Etruria noted for the production of mocking or obscene verse
Fescennine	0.
	syl	Fes+cen+nine
	pron	<1fesi2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	scurrilous or obscene.
fescue	ety	C14: from Old French festu, ultimately from Latin fest*_uca stem, straw
fescue grass	alt
	head	fescue
	or	fescue
	syl	fes+cue grass
	pos	n.
fescue	0.
	or	fescue grass
	syl	fes+cue
	pron	<1feskju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any grass of the genus widely cultivated as pasture and lawn grasses, having stiff narrow leaves. See also {meadow fescue, sheep's fescue}.
fesse	ety	C15: from Anglo-French fesse, from Latin fascia band, fillet
fess	alt
	head	fesse
	or	fesse
	syl	fess
	pron	<fes>
	pos	n.
fesse	0.
	or	fess
	syl	fesse
	pron	<fes>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary consisting of a horizontal band across a shield, conventionally occupying a third of its length and being wider than a bar.
fesse point	0.
	syl	fesse point
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the midpoint of a shield.
festal	ety	C15: from Latin festum holiday, banquet; see #7feast 
festal	0.
	syl	fes+tal
	pron	<1festL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {festive}.
festally	sub
	head	festal
	syl	fes+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
fester	ety	C13: from Old French festre suppurating sore, from Latin: #7fistula 
fester	1.
	syl	fes+ter
	pron	<1fest*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form pus.
fester	2.
	syl	fes+ter
	pron	<1fest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become rotten; decay.
fester	3.
	syl	fes+ter
	pron	<1fest*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become bitter, irritated, etc., esp. over a long period of time; rankle.
	exam	1	resentment festered his imagination.
fester	4.
	syl	fes+ter
	pron	<1fest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to be idle or inactive.
fester	5.
	syl	fes+ter
	pron	<1fest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ulcer or sore containing pus.
festination	0.
	syl	fes+ti+na+tion
	pron	<2festi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an involuntary quickening of gait, as in some persons with Parkinson's disease.
festival	ety	C14: from Church Latin f*_estiv*_alis of a feast, from Latin fest*_ivus #7festive 
festival	1.
	syl	fes+ti+val
	pron	<1festivL>
	pos	n.
	def	a day or period set aside for celebra?!tion or feasting, esp. one of religious significance.
festival	2.
	syl	fes+ti+val
	pron	<1festivL>
	pos	n.
	def	any occasion for celebration, esp. one which commemorates an anniversary or other significant event.
festival	3.
	syl	fes+ti+val
	pron	<1festivL>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized series of special events and performances, usually in one place.
	exam	1	a festival of drama.
festival	4.
	syl	fes+ti+val
	pron	<1festivL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a time of revelry; merrymaking.
festival	5.
	syl	fes+ti+val
	pron	<1festivL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or characteristic of a festival.
festive	ety	C17: from Latin fest*_ivus joyful, from festus of a #7feast 
festive	0.
	syl	fes+tive
	pron	<1festiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to or characteristic of a holiday, etc.; merry.
festively	sub
	head	festive
	syl	fes+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
festiveness	sub
	head	festive
	syl	fes+tive+ness
	pos	n.
festivities	infl
	head	festivity
	syl	fes+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
festivity	1.
	syl	fes+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<fes1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	merriment characteristic of a festival, party, etc.
festivity	2.
	syl	fes+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<fes1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	any festival or other celebration.
festivity	3.
	syl	fes+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<fes1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	festive proceedings; celebrations.
festoon	ety	C17: from French feston, from Italian festone ornament for a feast, from festa #7feast 
festoon	1.
	syl	fes+toon
	pron	<fe1stu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative chain of flowers, ribbons, etc., suspended in loops; garland.
festoon	2.
	syl	fes+toon
	pron	<fe1stu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved or painted representation of this, as in architecture, furniture, or pottery.
festoon	3.a.
	syl	fes+toon
	pron	<fe1stu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the scalloped appearance of the gums where they meet the teeth.
festoon	3.b.
	syl	fes+toon
	pron	<fe1stu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a design carved on the base material of a denture to simulate this.
festoon	4.
	syl	fes+toon
	pron	<fe1stu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or join together with festoons.
festoon	5.
	syl	fes+toon
	pron	<fe1stu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into festoons.
festoonery	0.
	syl	fes+toon+er:y
	pron	<fe1stu:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of festoons.
festschrift	ety	German, from Fest celebration, #7feast+ Schrift writing
festschriften	infl
	head	festschrift
	or	festschrifts
	syl	fest+schrift+en
	pron	<-2Srift*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
festschrifts	infl
	head	festschrift
	or	festschriften
	syl	fest+schrifts.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
festschrift	0.
	syl	fest+schrift
	pron	<1fest2Srift>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of essays or learned papers contributed by a number of people to honour an eminent scholar, esp. a colleague.
FET	0.
	syl	FET
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	field-effect transistor.
feta	ety	Modern Greek, from the phrase turi pheta, from turi cheese+ pheta, from Italian fetta a slice
feta	0.
	syl	fet:a
	pron	<1fet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white sheep or goat cheese popular in Greece.
foetal	alt
	head	fetal
	or	fetal
	syl	foe+tal
	pron	<1fEtL>
	pos	adj.
fetal	0.
	or	foetal
	syl	fe+tal
	pron	<1fEtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a fetus.
fetal diagnosis	0.
	syl	fe+tal di+ag+no+sis
	pos	n.
	def	prenatal determination of genetic or chemical abnormalities in a fetus, esp. by amniocentesis.
foetation	alt
	head	fetation
	or	fetation
	syl	foe+ta+tion
	pron	<fE1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
fetation	1.
	or	foetation
	syl	fe+ta+tion
	pron	<fE1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of preg?!nancy.
fetation	2.
	or	foetation
	syl	fe+ta+tion
	pron	<fE1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of development of a fetus.
fetch	ety	Old English feccan; related to Old Norse feta to step, Old High German sih fazz*_on to climb
fetch	H1.1.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to go after and bring back; get.
	exam	1	to fetch help.
fetch	H1.2.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to come; bring or draw forth.
	exam	1	the noise fetched him from the cellar.
fetch	H1.3.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to cost or sell for (a certain price).
	exam	1	the table fetched six hundred pounds.
fetch	H1.4.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to utter (a sigh, groan, etc.).
fetch	H1.5.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deal (a blow, slap, etc.).
fetch	H1.6.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to arrive at or proceed by sailing.
fetch	H1.7.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attract.
	exam	1	to be fetched by an idea.
fetch	H1.8.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	used esp. as a command to dogs
	def	to retrieve (shot game, an object thrown, etc.).
fetch	H1.9.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to draw in (a breath, gasp, etc.), esp. with difficulty.
fetch and carry	10.
	head	fetch
	syl	fetch and carry.
	def	to perform menial tasks or run errands.
fetch	H1.11.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the reach, stretch, etc., of a mechanism.
fetch	H1.12.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a trick or stratagem.
fetcher	sub
	head	fetch
	syl	fetch+er
	pos	n.
fetch	ety	C18: of unknown origin
fetch	H2.0.
	syl	fetch
	pron	<feC>
	pos	n.
	def	the ghost or apparition of a living person.
fetching	1.
	syl	fetch+ing
	pron	<1feCiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	attractively befitting.
	exam	1	a fetching hat.
fetching	2.
	syl	fetch+ing
	pron	<1feCiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	charming.
	exam	1	a fetching personality.
fetchingly	sub
	head	fetching
	syl	fetch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fetch up	1.
	syl	fetch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by at or in
	def	to arrive (at) or end up (in).
	exam	1	to fetch up in New York.
fetch up	2.
	syl	fetch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to stop suddenly, as from running aground.
	exam	1	to fetch up on a rock.
fetch up	3.
	syl	fetch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to vomit (food, etc.).
fetch up	4.
	syl	fetch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to rear (children, animals, etc.).
fete	ety	C18: from French: #7feast 
fete	alt
	or	fete
	syl	fete
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
fete	1.
	or	fete
	syl	f*^ete
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a gala, bazaar, or similar entertainment, esp. one held outdoors in aid of charity.
fete	2.
	or	fete
	syl	f*^ete
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a feast day or holiday, esp. one of religious significance.
fete	3.
	or	fete
	syl	f*^ete
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	an organized group entertainment, esp. a party or a dance.
fete	4.
	or	fete
	syl	f*^ete
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour or entertain with or as if with a f*^ete.
	exam	1	the author was f*^eted by his publishers.
fete	5.
	or	fete
	syl	f*^ete
	pron	<fAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	to join in a f*^ete.
fete champetre	ety	C18: from French, literally: country festival
fetes champetres	infl
	head	fete champetre
	syl	f*^etes cham+p*^e+tres
	pron	<fet> <S?~a1petr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fete champetre	1.
	syl	f*^ete cham+p*^e+tre
	pron	French. <fet> <S?~a1petr>
	pos	n.
	def	a garden party, picnic, or similar outdoor entertainment.
fete champetre	2.
	syl	f*^ete cham+p*^e+tre
	pron	French. <fet> <S?~a1petr>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {f*^ete ga+lante} (#!f$et ga#!l*~at).
fete champetre	2.a.
	syl	f*^ete cham+p*^e+tre
	pron	French. <fet> <S?~a1petr>
	pos	n.
	def	a genre of painting popular in France from the early 18th century, characterized by the depiction of figures in pastoral settings. Watteau was its most famous exponent.
fete champetre	2.b.
	syl	f*^ete cham+p*^e+tre
	pron	French. <fet> <S?~a1petr>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting in this genre.
fetial	ety	C16: from Latin f*_eti*_alis, probably from Old Latin f*_etis treaty
fetiales	infl
	head	fetial
	syl	fe+ti:a+les
	pron	<2fESi1AlEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fetial	1.
	syl	fe+tial
	pron	<1fES*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	any of the 20 priestly heralds involved in declarations of war and in peace negotiations. {~}
fetial	2.
	syl	fe+tial
	pron	<1fES*l>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the fetiales.
fetial	3.
	syl	fe+tial
	pron	<1fES*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {heraldic}.
foeticide	alt
	head	feticide
	or	feticide
	syl	foe+ti+cide
	pron	<1fEti2sId>
	pos	n.
feticide	0.
	or	foeticide
	syl	fe+ti+cide
	pron	<1fEti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of a fetus in the uterus; aborticide.
feticidal	sub
	head	feticide
	or	foeticidal
	syl	fe+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
foeticidal	sub
	head	feticide
	or	feticidal
	syl	foe+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
fetid	ety	C16: from Latin f*_etidus, from f*_et*_ere to stink; related to f*_umus smoke
foetid	alt
	head	fetid
	or	fetid
	syl	foet+id
	pron	<1fetid>, <1fE->
	pos	adj.
fetid	0.
	or	foetid
	syl	fet+id
	pron	<1fetid>, <1fE->
	pos	adj.
	def	having a stale nauseating smell, as of decay.
fetidly	sub
	head	fetid
	or	foetidly
	syl	fet+id+ly
	pos	adv.
foetidly	sub
	head	fetid
	or	fetidly
	syl	foet+id+ly
	pos	adv.
fetidness	sub
	head	fetid
	or	foetidness
	syl	fet+id+ness
	pos	n.
foetidness	sub
	head	fetid
	or	fetidness
	syl	foet+id+ness
	pos	n.
fetiparous	ety	C19: from #7fetus + -#7parous 
foetiparous	alt
	head	fetiparous
	or	fetiparous
	syl	foe+tip:a+rous
	pron	<fi1tip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
fetiparous	0.
	or	foetiparous
	syl	fe+tip:a+rous
	pron	<fi1tip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of marsupials, such as the kangaroo
	def	giving birth to incompletely developed offspring.
fetish	ety	C17: from French f*'etiche, from Portuguese feiti*,co (n.) sorcery, from adj.: artificial, from Latin fact*_icius made by art, #7factitious 
fetich	alt
	head	fetish
	or	fetish
	syl	fet+ich
	pron	<1fetiS>, <1fEtiS>
	pos	n.
fetish	1.
	or	fetich
	syl	fet+ish
	pron	<1fetiS>, <1fEtiS>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. an in?!animate object, that is believed in certain cultures to be the embodiment or habitation of a spirit or magical powers.
fetish	2.a.
	or	fetich
	syl	fet+ish
	pron	<1fetiS>, <1fEtiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of behaviour involving fetishism.
fetish	2.b.
	or	fetich
	syl	fet+ish
	pron	<1fetiS>, <1fEtiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any object that is involved in fetishism.
fetish	3.
	or	fetich
	syl	fet+ish
	pron	<1fetiS>, <1fEtiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any object, activity, etc., to which one is excessively or irrationally devoted.
	exam	1	to make a fetish of cleanliness.
fetish-like	sub
	head	fetish
	or	fetich-like
	syl	fet:ish-2like
	pos	adj.
fetich-like	sub
	head	fetish
	or	fetish-like
	syl	fet:ich-2like
	pos	adj.
fetichism	alt
	head	fetishism
	or	fetishism
	syl	fet+ich+ism
	pron	<1feti2Siz*m>, <1fE->
	pos	n.
fetishism	1.
	or	fetichism
	syl	fet+ish+ism
	pron	<1feti2Siz*m>, <1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which the handling of an inanimate object or a specific part of the body other than the sexual organs is a source of sexual satisfaction.
fetishism	2.
	or	fetichism
	syl	fet+ish+ism
	pron	<1feti2Siz*m>, <1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	belief in or recourse to a fetish for magical purposes.
fetishism	3.
	or	fetichism
	syl	fet+ish+ism
	pron	<1feti2Siz*m>, <1fE->
	pos	n.
	def	excessive attention or attachment to something.
fetishist	sub
	head	fetishism
	or	fetichist
	syl	fet+ish+ist
	pos	n.
fetichist	sub
	head	fetishism
	or	fetishist
	syl	fet+ich+ist
	pos	n.
fetishistic	sub
	head	fetishism
	or	fetichistic
	syl	fet+ish+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
fetichistic	sub
	head	fetishism
	or	fetishistic
	syl	fet+ich+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
fetlock	ety	C14 fetlak; related to Middle High German vizzeloch fetlock, from vizzel pastern+ -och; see #7foot 
fetterlock	alt
	head	fetlock
	or	fetlock
	syl	fet:ter+lock
	pos	n.
fetlock	1.
	or	fetterlock
	syl	fet+lock
	pron	<1fet2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a projection behind and above a horse's hoof: the part of the leg between the cannon bone and the pastern.
fetlock	2.
	or	fetterlock
	syl	fet+lock
	pron	<1fet2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fetlock joint}. the joint at this part of the leg.
fetlock	3.
	or	fetterlock
	syl	fet+lock
	pron	<1fet2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the tuft of hair growing from this part.
fetor	ety	C15: from Latin, from f*_et*_ere to stink
foetor	alt
	head	fetor
	or	fetor
	syl	foe+tor
	pron	<1fEt*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
fetor	0.
	or	foetor
	syl	fe+tor
	pron	<1fEt*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an offensive stale or putrid odour; stench.
fetter	ety	Old English fetor; related to Old Norse fj*"oturr fetter, Old High German fezzera, Latin pedica fetter, imped*_ire to hinder
fetter	1.
	syl	fet+ter
	pron	<1fet*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a chain or bond fastened round the ankle; shackle.
fetter	2.
	syl	fet+ter
	pron	<1fet*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a check or restraint.
	exam	1	in fetters.
fetter	3.
	syl	fet+ter
	pron	<1fet*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict or confine.
fetter	4.
	syl	fet+ter
	pron	<1fet*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind in fetters.
fetterer	sub
	head	fetter
	syl	fet+ter+er
	pos	n.
fetterless	sub
	head	fetter
	syl	fet+ter+less
	pos	adj.
fetter bone	0.
	syl	fet+ter bone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {pastern} (sense 2)}.
fetterlock	0.
	syl	fet:ter+lock
	pron	<1fet*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fetlock}.
fettle	ety	C14 (in the sense: to put in order): back formation from fetled girded up, from Old English fetel belt
fettle	1.
	syl	fet+tle
	pron	<1fetL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (excess moulding material and casting irregularities) from a cast component.
fettle	2.
	syl	fet+tle
	pron	<1fetL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line or repair (the walls of a furnace).
fettle	3.a.
	syl	fet+tle
	pron	<1fetL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or arrange (a thing, oneself, etc.), esp. to put a finishing touch to.
fettle	3.b.
	syl	fet+tle
	pron	<1fetL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repair or mend (something).
fettle	4.
	syl	fet+tle
	pron	<1fetL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	state of health, spirits, etc. (esp. in the phrase {in fine fettle) }.
fettle	5.
	syl	fet+tle
	pron	<1fetL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another name for {fettling}.
fettling	0.
	syl	fet+tling
	pron	<1fetliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a refractory material used to line the hearth of puddling furnaces. Also called: {fettle}.
fettucine	ety	Italian fettuccine, plural of fettuccina, diminutive of fetta slice
fettuccine	infl
	head	fettucine
	or	fettucini
	syl	fet+tuc+ci+ne
	pron	<2fetu:1CEni>
	pos	n.
fettucini	infl
	head	fettucine
	or	fettuccine
	syl	fet+tu+ci+ni
	pron	<2fetu:1CEni>
	pos	n.
fettucine	0.
	syl	fet+tu+ci+ne
	pron	<2fetu:1CEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pasta in the form of narrow ribbons.
fetus	ety	C14: from Latin: offspring, brood
foetus	alt
	head	fetus
	or	fetus
	syl	foe+tus
	pron	<1fEt*s>
	pos	n.
fetus	0.
	or	foetus
	syl	fe+tus
	pron	<1fEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the embryo of a mammal in the later stages of development, when it shows all the main recognizable features of the mature animal, esp. a human embryo from the end of the second month of pregnancy until birth. Compare { {embryo} (sense 2)}.
feu	ety	C15: from Old French; see #7fee 
feu	0.a.
	syl	feu
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. legal history.
	def	a feudal tenure of land for which rent was paid in money or grain instead of by the performance of military service.
feu	0.b.
	syl	feu
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. legal history.
	def	the land so held.
feuar	0.
	syl	feu+ar
	pron	<1fju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. legal history.
	def	the tenant of a feu.
Lion	infl
	head	Feuchtwanger
	syl	Li:on
	pron	<1lEcn>
	pos	n.
Feuchtwanger	0.
	syl	Feucht:wang:er
	pron	German <1fci*,ctvaG*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1958, German novelist and dramatist, lived in the U.S. (1940-58): noted for his historical novels, including (1923) and (1925).
feud	ety	C13 fede, from Old French feide, from Old High German f*_ehida; related to Old English f@ahth hostility; see #7foe 
feud	H1.1.
	syl	feud
	pron	<fju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	long and bitter hostility between two families, clans, or individuals; vendetta.
feud	H1.2.
	syl	feud
	pron	<fju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarrel or dispute.
feud	H1.3.
	syl	feud
	pron	<fju:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in or carry on a feud.
feud	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin feodum, of Germanic origin; see #7fee 
feod	alt
	head	feud
	or	feud
	syl	feod
	pron	<fju:d>
	pos	n.
feud	H2.0.
	or	feod
	syl	feud
	pron	<fju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Feudal law.
	def	land held in return for service.
feudal	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin feud*_alis, from feudum #7feud %2
feudal	H1.1.
	syl	feu+dal
	pron	<1fju:dL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, relating to, or characteristic of feudalism or its institutions.
feudal	H1.2.
	syl	feu+dal
	pron	<1fju:dL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to a fief. Compare {allodial}.
feudal	H1.3.
	syl	feu+dal
	pron	<1fju:dL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	old-fashioned, reactionary, etc.
feudal	H2.0.
	syl	feu+dal
	pron	<1fju:dL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a feud or quarrel.
feudalism	1.
	syl	feu+dal+ism
	pron	<1fju:d*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {feudal system}. the legal and social system that evolved in W Europe in the 8th and 9th centuries, in which vassals were protected and maintained by their lords, usually through the granting of fiefs, and were required to serve under them in war. See also {vassalage, fief}.
feudalism	2.
	syl	feu+dal+ism
	pron	<1fju:d*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any social system or society, such as medieval Japan or Ptolemaic Egypt, that resembles medieval European feudalism.
feudalist	sub
	head	feudalism
	syl	feu+dal+ist
	pos	n.
feudalistic	sub
	head	feudalism
	syl	feu+dal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
feudalities	infl
	head	feudality
	syl	feu+dal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
feudality	1.
	syl	feu+dal+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being feudal.
feudality	2.
	syl	feu+dal+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a fief or fee.
feudalise	alt
	head	feudalize
	or	feudalize
	syl	feu+dal+ise
	pron	<1fju:d*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
feudalize	0.
	or	feudalise
	syl	feu+dal+ize
	pron	<1fju:d*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make feudal; create feudal institutions in (a society, etc.).
feudalization	sub
	head	feudalize
	or	feudalisation
	syl	feu+dal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
feudalisation	sub
	head	feudalize
	or	feudalization
	syl	feu+dal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
feudatory	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin feud*_ator 
feudatory	1.
	syl	feu+da+to:ry
	pron	<1fju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal Europe
	def	a person holding a fief; vassal.
feudatory	2.
	syl	feu+da+to:ry
	pron	<1fju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in feudal Europe
	def	relating to or characteristic of the relationship between lord and vassal.
feudatory	3.
	syl	feu+da+to:ry
	pron	<1fju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in feudal Europe; esp. of a kingdom
	def	under the overlordship of another sovereign.
feudist	0.
	syl	feud+ist
	pron	<1fju:dist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who takes part in a feud or quarrel.
Ludwig Andreas	infl
	head	Feuerbach
	syl	Lud:wig An:dre:as
	pron	<1lu:tvi*,c> <an1drA:as>
	pos	n.
Feuerbach	0.
	syl	Feu:er:bach
	pron	German <1fci*rba$x>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-72, German materialist philosopher: in (1841), translated into English by George Eliot (1853), he maintained that God is merely an outward projection of man's inner self.
Feuillant	ety	from the convent of Notre Dame des Feuillants, where meetings were held
Feuillant	0.
	syl	Feuil+lant
	pron	French. <f@o1j?~a>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	a member of a club formed in 1791 by Lafayette advocating a limited constitutional monarchy: forced to disband in 1792 as the revolution became more violent and antimonarchical.
feuilleton	ety	C19: from French, from feuillet sheet of paper, diminutive of feuille leaf, from Latin folium 
feuilleton	1.
	syl	feuil+le+ton
	pron	<1fui2ton>, French <f@oj1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a European newspaper carrying reviews, serialized fiction, etc.
feuilleton	2.
	syl	feuil+le+ton
	pron	<1fui2ton>, French <f@oj1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	such a review or article.
feuilletonism	sub
	head	feuilleton
	syl	feuil+le+ton+ism
	pos	n.
feuilletonist	sub
	head	feuilleton
	syl	feuil+le+ton+ist
	pos	n.
feuilletonistic	sub
	head	feuilleton
	syl	feuil+le+ton+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
fever	ety	Old English f*_efor, from Latin febris 
fever	1.
	syl	fe+ver
	pron	<1fEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally high body temperature, accompanied by a fast pulse rate, dry skin, etc. Related adj.: {febrile}.
fever	2.
	syl	fe+ver
	pron	<1fEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diseases, such as yellow fever or scarlet fever, characterized by a high temperature.
fever	3.
	syl	fe+ver
	pron	<1fEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	intense nervous excitement or agitation.
	exam	1	she was in a fever about her party.
fever	4.
	syl	fe+ver
	pron	<1fEv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect with or as if with fever.
fevered	sub
	head	fever
	syl	fe+vered
	pos	adj.
feverless	sub
	head	fever
	syl	fe+ver+less
	pos	adj.
fever blisore	alt
	head	fever blister
	or	fever blister
	syl	fe+ver blisore
	pos	n.
fever blister	0.
	or	fever blisore
	syl	fe+ver blis+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cold sore}.
feverfew	ety	Old English feferfuge, from Late Latin febrifugia, from Latin febris fever+ fug*_are to put to flight
feverfew	0.
	syl	fe+ver+few
	pron	<1fEv*2fju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bushy European strong-scented perennial plant, with white flower heads, formerly used medicinally: family (composites).
feverous	alt
	head	feverish
	or	feverish
	syl	fe+ver+ous
	pos	adj.
feverish	1.
	or	feverous
	syl	fe+ver+ish
	pron	<1fEv*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from fever, esp. a slight fever.
feverish	2.
	or	feverous
	syl	fe+ver+ish
	pron	<1fEv*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of restless excitement.
feverish	3.
	or	feverous
	syl	fe+ver+ish
	pron	<1fEv*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, caused by, or causing fever.
feverishly	sub
	head	feverish
	or	feverously
	syl	fe+ver+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
feverously	sub
	head	feverish
	or	feverishly
	syl	fe+ver+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
feverishness	sub
	head	feverish
	syl	fe+ver+ish+ness
	pos	n.
fever pitch	0.
	syl	fe+ver pitch
	pos	n.
	def	a state of intense excitement.
	exam	1	things were at fever pitch with the election coming up.
fever therapy	0.
	syl	fe+ver ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	def	a former method of treating disease by raising the body temperature. Compare {cryotherapy}.
fever tree	1.
	syl	fe+ver tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees that produce a febrifuge or tonic, esp. a rubiaceous tree of SE North America.
fever tree	2.
	syl	fe+ver tree
	pos	n.
	def	a tall mimosaceous swamp tree, of southern Africa, with fragrant yellow flowers.
feverwort	0.
	syl	fe:ver+wort
	pron	<1fEv*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants considered to have medicinal properties, such as horse gentian and boneset.
few	ety	Old English f*_eawa; related to Old High German fao little, Old Norse f*_ar little, silent
few	1.a.
	syl	few
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a small number of; hardly any.
	exam	1	few men are so cruel.
few	1.b.
	syl	few
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; pl.
	exam	1	many are called but few are chosen.
few	2.a.
	syl	few
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a small number of.
	exam	1	a few drinks.
few	2.b.
	syl	few
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; pl.
	exam	1	a few of you.
a good few	3.
	head	few
	syl	a good few.
	qual	Informal.
	def	several.
few	4.a.
	syl	few
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	at great intervals; widely spaced.
few	4.b.
	syl	few
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	not abundant; scarce.
have a few (too many)	5.
	head	few
	syl	have a few (too many)
	def	to consume several too many) alcoholic drinks.
not	6.
	head	few
	or	quite a few
	syl	not
	qual	Informal.
	def	several.
the few	7.
	head	few
	syl	the few.
	def	a small number of people considered as a class.
	exam	1	the few who fell at Thermopylae.
fewness	sub
	head	few
	syl	few+ness
fey	ety	Old English f@age marked out for death; related to Old Norse feigr doomed, Old High German feigi  &- #!fey+ness n.
fey	1.
	syl	fey
	pron	<fA>
	pos	adj.
	def	interested in or believing in the supernatural; whimsical.
fey	2.
	syl	fey
	pron	<fA>
	pos	adj.
	def	attuned to the supernatural; clairvoyant; visionary.
fey	3.
	syl	fey
	pron	<fA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	fated to die; doomed.
fey	4.
	syl	fey
	pron	<fA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	in a state of high spirits or unusual excitement, formerly believed to presage death.
Georges	infl
	head	Feydeau
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Feydeau	0.
	syl	Fey:deau
	pron	French <fe1do>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1921, French dramatist, noted for his farces, esp. (1899) and (1908).
fez	ety	C19: via French from Turkish, from F#7ez 
fezzes	infl
	head	fez
	syl	fez+zes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fez	0.
	syl	fez
	pron	<fez>
	pos	n.
	def	an originally Turkish brimless felt or wool cap, shaped like a truncated cone, usually red and with a tassel.
fezzed	sub
	head	fez
	syl	fezzed
	pos	adj.
Fez	0.
	syl	Fez
	pron	<fez>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {F*`es}.
Fezzan	0.
	syl	Fez+zan
	pron	<fe1za:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW Libya, in the Sahara: a former province (until 1963).
ff	0.
	syl	ff
	qual	Music. symbol for
	def	fortissimo. See {f}
ff	1.
	syl	ff.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	folios.
ff	2.
	syl	ff.
	qual	symbol for
	def	and the following (pages, lines, etc.).
ffa	0.
	syl	f.f.a.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	free from alongside (ship).
FI	0.
	syl	F.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Falkland Islands.
fiacre	ety	C17: named after the Hotel de St. Fiacre, Paris, where these vehicles were first hired out
fiacre	0.
	syl	fi:a+cre
	pron	<fi1a:kr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, usually with a folding roof.
fianc'e	ety	C19: from French, from Old French fiancier to promise, betroth, from fiance a vow, from fier to trust, from Latin f*_idere 
fianc'ee	alt
	head	fianc'e
	or	fianc'e
	syl	fi+an+c*'ee
	pron	<fi1onsA>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
fianc'e	0.
	or	fianc'ee
	syl	fi+an+c*'e
	pron	<fi1onsA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is engaged to be married.
Fianna	0.
	syl	Fi+an+na
	pron	<1fE*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish myth.
	def	another word for { {Fenian} (sense 2)}.
Fianna Fail	ety	Irish, from Fianna Fenians+ F*_ail of the earth, from f*_al earth, sod
Fianna Fail	0.
	syl	Fi+an+na Fail
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the major Irish political parties, founded by de Valera in 1926 as an anti-British republican party.
fiasco	ety	C19: from Italian, literally: {#7flask }; sense development obscure
fiascos	infl
	head	fiasco
	or	fiascoes
	syl	fi+as+cos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fiascoes	infl
	head	fiasco
	or	fiascos
	syl	fi+as+coes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fiasco	0.
	syl	fi+as+co
	pron	<fi1@sk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete failure, esp. one that is ignominious or humiliating.
fiat	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: let it be done, from fier*_i to become
fiat	1.
	syl	fi:at
	pron	<1fI*t>, <-@t>
	pos	n.
	def	official sanction; authoritative permission.
fiat	2.
	syl	fi:at
	pron	<1fI*t>, <-@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an arbitrary order or decree.
fiat	3.
	syl	fi:at
	pron	<1fI*t>, <-@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	any command, decision, or act of will that brings something about.
fiat money	0.
	syl	fi:at mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	money declared by a government to be legal tender though it is not convertible into standard specie.
fib	ety	C17: perhaps from fibble-fable an unlikely story; see #7fable 
fib	1.
	syl	fib
	pron	<fib>
	pos	n.
	def	a trivial and harmless lie.
fibs	infl
	head	fib
	syl	fibs
	pos	vb.
fibbing	infl
	head	fib
	syl	fib+bing
	pos	vb.
fibbed	infl
	head	fib
	syl	fibbed.
	pos	vb.
fib	2.
	syl	fib
	pron	<fib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tell such a lie.
fibber	sub
	head	fib
	syl	fib+ber
	pos	n.
fiber	0.
	syl	fi+ber
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {fibre}.
Fibonacci sequence	ety	named after Leonardo Fibonacci (??1170-??1250), Florentine mathematician
Fibonacci series	alt
	head	Fibonacci sequence
	or	Fibonacci sequence
	syl	Fib:o:nac:ci se+ries
	pron	<2fib*1na:Ci>
	pos	n.
Fibonacci sequence	0.
	or	Fibonacci series
	syl	Fib:o:nac:ci se+quence
	pron	<2fib*1na:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	the infinite sequence of numbers, 0, 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, etc., in which each member ({Fibonacci number}) is the sum of the previous two.
fibre	ety	C14: from Latin fibra filament, entrails
fiber	alt
	head	fibre
	or	fibre
	syl	fi+ber
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fibre	1.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or synthetic filament that may be spun into yarn, such as cotton or nylon.
fibre	2.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth or other material made from such yarn.
fibre	3.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long fine continuous thread or filament.
fibre	4.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure of any material or substance made of or as if of fibres; texture.
fibre	5.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	essential substance or nature.
	exam	1	all the fibres of his being were stirred.
fibre	6.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	strength of character (esp. in the phrase {moral fibre) }.
fibre	7.a.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow elongated thick-walled cell: a constituent of sclerenchyma tissue.
fibre	7.b.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	such tissue extracted from flax, hemp, etc., used to make linen, rope, etc.
fibre	7.c.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small root or twig.
fibre	8.
	or	fiber
	syl	fi+bre
	pron	<1fIb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any thread-shaped structure, such as a nerve fibre.
fibred	sub
	head	fibre
	or	fibered
	syl	fi+bred
	pos	adj.
fibered	sub
	head	fibre
	or	fibred
	syl	fi+bered
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
fibreless	sub
	head	fibre
	or	fiberless
	syl	fi+bre+less
	pos	adj.
fiberless	sub
	head	fibre
	or	fibreless
	syl	fi+ber+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
fiberboard	alt
	head	fibreboard
	or	fibreboard
	syl	fi:ber+board
	pron	<1fIb*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fibreboard	0.
	or	fiberboard
	syl	fi:bre+board
	pron	<1fIb*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a building material made of compressed wood or other plant fibres, esp. one in the form of a thin semirigid sheet.
fiberfill	alt
	head	fibrefill
	or	fibrefill
	syl	fi:ber+fill
	pron	<1fIb*2fil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fibrefill	0.
	or	fiberfill
	syl	fi:bre+fill
	pron	<1fIb*2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic fibre used as a filling for pillows, quilted materials, etc.
fibreglass	1.
	syl	fi:bre+glass
	pron	<1fIb*2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	material consisting of matted fine glass fibres, used as insulation in buildings, in fireproof fabrics, etc.
fibreglass	2.
	syl	fi:bre+glass
	pron	<1fIb*2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric woven from this material or a light strong material made by bonding fibreglass with a synthetic resin; used for car bodies, boat hulls, etc.
fibre optics	0.
	syl	fi+bre op+tics
	pos	n.
	def	the use of bundles of long transparent glass fibres in transmitting light, esp. optical images.
fibriform	0.
	syl	fi+bri+form
	pron	<1fIbri2fc:m>, <1fib->
	pos	adj.
	def	having the form of a fibre or fibres.
fibril	ety	C17: from New Latin fibrilla a little #7fibre 
fibrilla	alt
	head	fibril
	or	fibril
	syl	fi+bril+la
	pron	<fI1bril*>, <fi->
	pos	n.
fibrils	infl
	head	fibril
	or	fibrillae
	syl	fi+brils
	pron	<-1brilE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fibrillae	infl
	head	fibril
	or	fibrils
	syl	fi+bril+lae
	pron	<-1brilE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fibril	1.
	or	fibrilla
	syl	fi+bril
	pron	<1fIbril>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fibre or part of a fibre.
fibril	2.
	or	fibrilla
	syl	fi+bril
	pron	<1fIbril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a threadlike structure, such as a root hair or a thread of muscle tissue.
fibrilar	sub
	head	fibril
	syl	fi+bri+lar
	pos	adj.
fibrillar	sub
	head	fibril
	or	fibrillose
	syl	fi+1bril+lar
	pos	adj.
fibrillose	sub
	head	fibril
	or	fibrillar
	syl	fi+1bril+lose
	pos	adj.
fibrilliform	sub
	head	fibril
	syl	fi+1bril+li+2form
	pos	adj.
fibrillation	1.
	syl	fi+bril+la+tion
	pron	<2fIbri1lAS*n>, <2fib->
	pos	n.
	def	a local and uncontrollable twitching of muscle fibres, not affecting the entire muscle.
fibrillation	2.
	syl	fi+bril+la+tion
	pron	<2fIbri1lAS*n>, <2fib->
	pos	n.
	def	irregular twitchings of the muscular wall of the heart, often interfering with the normal rhythmical contractions.
fibrin	0.
	syl	fi+brin
	pron	<1fibrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble elastic protein formed from fibrinogen when blood clots: forms a network that traps red cells and platelets.
fibrinogen	0.
	syl	fi+brin:o+gen
	pron	<fi1brin*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble protein, a globulin, in blood plasma, converted to fibrin by the action of the enzyme thrombin when blood clots. &- {fi+brin@.o+gen+ic} (@!fa$Ibr$In$$$u?!#!d#f$en$Ik) {fi+brin@.o+gen+ous} (@!fa$Ibr$I#!n$Ad#f$$n$$s)
fibrinolysin	0.
	syl	fi+bri+nol:y+sin
	pron	<2fibri1nolisin>
	pos	n.
	def	a proteolytic enzyme that causes fibrinolysis in blood clots. Also called: {plasmin}.
fibrinolysis	0.
	syl	fi+bri+nol:y+sis
	pron	<2fibri1nolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the breakdown of fibrin in blood clots, esp. by enzymes.
fibrinolytic	sub
	head	fibrinolysis
	syl	fi+bri+no+lyt+ic
	pron	<2fIbrin*u?!1litik>
	pos	adj.
fibrinous	0.
	syl	fi+brin+ous
	pron	<1fibrin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or resembling fibrin.
fibro	1.a.
	syl	fi+bro
	pron	<1fIbr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {fibrocement}.
fibro	1.b.
	syl	fi+bro
	pron	<1fIbr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fibro shack.
fibro	2.
	syl	fi+bro
	pron	<1fIbr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a house built of fibrocement.
fibro-	ety	from Latin fibra #7fibre 
fibro-	0.
	syl	fi:bro-
	exam	1	combining form.
fibro-	1.
	syl	fi:bro-
	def	indicating fibrous tissue.
	exam	1	fibroin;
	exam	2	fibrosis.
fibro-	2.
	syl	fi:bro-
	def	indicating fibre.
	exam	1	fibrocement.
fibroblast	0.
	syl	fi+bro+blast
	pron	<1fIbr*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell in connective tissue that synthesizes collagen.
fibroblastic	sub
	head	fibroblast
	syl	fi+bro+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
fibrocement	0.
	syl	fi+bro+ce+ment
	pron	<2fIbr*usi1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	cement combined with asbestos fibre, used esp. in sheets for building.
fibroid	1.
	syl	fi+broid
	pron	<1fIbrcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of structures or tissues
	def	containing or resembling fibres.
fibroid	2.
	syl	fi+broid
	pron	<1fIbrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fibroma}.
fibroin	0.
	syl	fi+bro+in
	pron	<1fIbr*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough elastic protein that is the principal component of spiders' webs and raw silk.
fibromata	infl
	head	fibroma
	or	fibromas
	syl	fi+bro+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fibromas	infl
	head	fibroma
	or	fibromata
	syl	fi+bro+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fibroma	0.
	syl	fi+bro+ma
	pron	<fI1br*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a benign tumour derived from fibrous connective tissue.
fibromatous	sub
	head	fibroma
	syl	fi+brom:a+tous
	pron	<fI1brom*t*s>
	pos	adj.
fibrosis	0.
	syl	fi+bro+sis
	pron	<fI1br*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of an abnormal amount of fibrous tissue in an organ or part as the result of inflammation, irritation, or healing.
fibrotic	sub
	head	fibrosis
	syl	fi+brot+ic
	pron	<fI1brotik>
	pos	adj.
fibrositis	0.
	syl	fi+bro+si+tis
	pron	<2fIbr*1sItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of white fibrous tissue, esp. that of muscle sheaths.
fibrous	0.
	syl	fi+brous
	pron	<1fIbr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, containing, or resembling fibres.
	exam	1	fibrous tissue.
fibrously	sub
	head	fibrous
	syl	fi+brous+ly
	pos	adv.
fibrousness	sub
	head	fibrous
	syl	fi+brous+ness
	pos	n.
fibrovascular	0.
	syl	fi+bro+vas+cu+lar
	pron	<2fIbr*u1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a vascular bundle
	def	surrounded by sclerenchyma or within scleren?!chymatous tissue.
fibula	ety	C17: from Latin: clasp, probably from f*_igere to fasten
fibulae	infl
	head	fibula
	or	fibulas
	syl	fib:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fibulas	infl
	head	fibula
	or	fibulae
	syl	fib:u+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fibula	1.
	syl	fib:u+la
	pron	<1fibjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer and thinner of the two bones between the knee and ankle of the human leg. Compare {tibia}.
fibula	2.
	syl	fib:u+la
	pron	<1fibjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
fibula	3.
	syl	fib:u+la
	pron	<1fibjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal brooch resembling a safety pin, often highly decorated, common in Europe after 1300 #7b.c.
fibular	sub
	head	fibula
	syl	fib:u+lar
	pos	adj.
-fic	ety	from Latin -ficus, from facere to do, make
-fic	0.
	syl	-fic
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	causing, making, or producing.
	exam	1	honorific.
fiche	0.
	syl	fiche
	pron	<fES>
	pos	n.
	def	See {microfiche} or {ultrafiche}.
Johann Gottlieb	infl
	head	Fichte
	syl	Jo:hann Gott:lieb
	pron	<1jo:han> <1gctlEp>
	pos	n.
Fichte	0.
	syl	Fich:te
	pron	German <1fi*,ct*>
	pos	n.
	def	1762-1814, German philosopher: expounded ethical idealism.
fichu	ety	C19: from French: small shawl, from ficher to fix with a pin, from Latin f*_igere to fasten, #7fix 
fichu	0.
	syl	fich:u
	pron	<1fi:Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's shawl or scarf of some light material, worn esp. in the 18th century.
Marsilio	infl
	head	Ficino
	syl	Mar:si:lio
	pron	<mar1sEljo>
	pos	n.
Ficino	0.
	syl	Fi:ci:no
	pron	Italian <fi1CEno>
	pos	n.
	def	1433-99, Italian Neoplatonist philosopher: attempted to integrate Platonism with Christianity.
fickle	ety	Old English ficol deceitful; related to fician to wheedle, befician to deceive
fickle	0.
	syl	fick+le
	pron	<1fikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	changeable in purpose, affections, etc.; capricious.
fickleness	sub
	head	fickle
	syl	fick+le+ness
	pos	n.
fico	ety	C16: from Italian: {#7fig %1}
ficoes	infl
	head	fico
	syl	fi:coes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fico	1.
	syl	fi:co
	pron	<1fEk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a worthless trifle.
fico	2.
	syl	fi:co
	pron	<1fEk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for { {fig} %1 (sense 7)}.
fictile	ety	C17: from Latin fictilis that can be moulded, hence, made of clay, from fingere to shape
fictile	1.
	syl	fic+tile
	pron	<1fiktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	moulded or capable of being moulded from clay; plastic.
fictile	2.
	syl	fic+tile
	pron	<1fiktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of clay by a potter.
fictile	3.
	syl	fic+tile
	pron	<1fiktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the craft of pottery.
fiction	ety	C14: from Latin ficti*_o a fashioning, hence something imaginary, from fingere to shape
fiction	1.
	syl	fic+tion
	pron	<1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	literary works invented by the imagination, such as novels or short stories.
fiction	2.
	syl	fic+tion
	pron	<1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an invented story or explanation; lie.
fiction	3.
	syl	fic+tion
	pron	<1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inventing a story or explanation.
fiction	4.
	syl	fic+tion
	pron	<1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	something assumed to be true for the sake of convenience, though probably false.
fictional	sub
	head	fiction
	syl	fic+tion+al
	pos	adj.
fictionally	sub
	head	fiction
	syl	fic+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
fictionalise	alt
	head	fictionalize
	or	fictionalize
	syl	fic+tion+al+ise
	pron	<1fikS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fictionalize	0.
	or	fictionalise
	syl	fic+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1fikS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into fiction or give a fictional aspect to.
fictionalization	sub
	head	fictionalize
	or	fictionalisation
	syl	fic+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
fictionalisation	sub
	head	fictionalize
	or	fictionalization
	syl	fic+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
fictitious	1.
	syl	fic+ti+tious
	pron	<fik1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not genuine or authentic; assumed; false.
	exam	1	to give a fictitious address.
fictitious	2.
	syl	fic+ti+tious
	pron	<fik1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, related to, or characteristic of fiction; created by the imagination.
fictitiously	sub
	head	fictitious
	syl	fic+1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
fictitiousness	sub
	head	fictitious
	syl	fic+1ti+tious+ness
	pos	n.
fictive	1.
	syl	fic+tive
	pron	<1fiktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or able to create fiction.
fictive	2.
	syl	fic+tive
	pron	<1fiktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {fictitious}.
fictively	sub
	head	fictive
	syl	fic+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
fid	ety	C17: of unknown origin
fid	1.
	syl	fid
	pron	<fid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a spike for separating strands of rope in splicing.
fid	2.
	syl	fid
	pron	<fid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a wooden or metal bar for supporting the heel of a topmast.
-fid	ety	from Latin -fidus, from findere to split
-fid	0.
	syl	-fid
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	divided into parts or lobes.
	exam	1	bifid;
	exam	2	pinnatifid.
Fid Def	0.
	syl	Fid. Def.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fidei Defensor.
fiddle	ety	Old English fithele, probably from Medieval Latin v*_itula, from Latin v*_itul*_ar*_i to celebrate; compare Old High German fidula fiddle; see {#7viola %1}
fiddle	1.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal or disparaging.
	def	any instrument of the viol or violin family, esp. the violin.
fiddle	2.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	n.
	def	time-wasting or trifling behaviour; nonsense; triviality.
fiddle	3.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a small railing around the top of a table to prevent objects from falling off it in bad weather.
fiddle	4.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an illegal or fraudulent transaction or arrangement.
face as long as a fiddle	5.
	head	fiddle
	syl	face as long as a fiddle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dismal or gloomy facial expression.
fit as a fiddle	6.
	head	fiddle
	syl	fit as a fiddle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in very good health.
play second fiddle	7.
	head	fiddle
	syl	play second fiddle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be subordinate; play a minor part.
fiddle	8.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (a tune) on the fiddle.
fiddle	9.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to make restless or aimless movements with the hands.
fiddle	10.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to spend (time) or act in a careless or inconsequential manner; waste (time).
fiddle	11.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to tamper or interfere (with).
fiddle	12.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to contrive to do (something) by illicit means or deception.
	exam	1	he fiddled his way into a position of trust.
fiddle	13.
	syl	fid+dle
	pron	<1fidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to falsify (accounts, etc.); swindle.
fiddle-back	1.
	syl	fid:dle-back
	pos	n.
	def	a chair with a fiddle-shaped back.
fiddle-back	2.
	syl	fid:dle-back
	pos	n.
	def	a chasuble with a fiddle-shaped front.
fiddlededee	infl
	head	fiddle-de-dee
	or	fiddledeedee
	syl	fid:dle+de+dee
	pron	<2fidLdi?!1dE>
	pos	interj.
fiddledeedee	infl
	head	fiddle-de-dee
	or	fiddlededee
	syl	fid:dle+dee+dee
	pron	<2fidLdi?!1dE>
	pos	interj.
fiddle-de-dee	0.
	syl	fid:dle-de-dee
	pron	<2fidLdi?!1dE>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an exclamation of impatience, disbelief, or disagreement.
fiddle-faddle	ety	C16: reduplication of #7fiddle 
fiddle-faddle	1.
	syl	fid:dle-fad:dle
	pron	<1fidL2f@dL>
	pos	n. interj.
	def	trivial matter; nonsense.
fiddle-faddle	2.
	syl	fid:dle-fad:dle
	pron	<1fidL2f@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fuss or waste time, esp. over trivial matters.
fiddle-faddler	sub
	head	fiddle-faddle
	syl	fid:dle-2fad:dler
	pos	n.
fiddleneck	alt
	head	fiddlehead
	or	fiddlehead
	syl	fid:dle+neck
	pos	n.
fiddlehead	1.
	or	fiddleneck
	syl	fid:dle+head
	pron	<1fidL2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an ornamental carving, in the shape of the scroll at the head end of a fiddle, fitted to the top of the stem or cutwater.
fiddlehead	2.
	or	fiddleneck
	syl	fid:dle+head
	pron	<1fidL2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the edible coiled tip of a young fern frond.
fiddle pattern	0.
	syl	fid+dle pat+tern
	pos	n.
	def	the style of a spoon or fork with a violin-shaped handle.
fiddler	1.
	syl	fid+dler
	pron	<1fidl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the fiddle, esp. in folk music.
fiddler	2.
	syl	fid+dler
	pron	<1fidl*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {fiddler crab}.
fiddler	3.
	syl	fid+dler
	pron	<1fidl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who wastes time or acts aimlessly.
fiddler	4.
	syl	fid+dler
	pron	<1fidl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cheat or petty rogue.
fiddler crab	ety	C19: referring to the rapid fiddling movement of the enlarged anterior claw of the males, used to attract females
fiddler crab	0.
	syl	fid+dler crab
	pos	n.
	def	any of various burrowing crabs of the genus of American coastal regions, the males of which have one of their anterior pincer-like claws very much enlarged.
fiddlestick	1.
	syl	fid:dle+stick
	pron	<1fidL2stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a violin bow.
fiddlestick	2.
	syl	fid:dle+stick
	pron	<1fidL2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any meaningless or inconsequential thing; trifle.
fiddlestick	3.
	syl	fid:dle+stick
	pron	<1fidL2stik>
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
	def	used to express annoyance or disagreement.
fiddlewood	1.
	syl	fid:dle+wood
	pron	<1fidL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American verbenaceous trees of the genus and related genera.
fiddlewood	2.
	syl	fid:dle+wood
	pron	<1fidL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard durable wood of any of these trees.
fiddling	0.
	syl	fid+dling
	pron	<1fidliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	trifling or insignificant; petty.
fiddlier	infl
	head	fiddly
	syl	fid+dli+er
	pos	adj.
fiddliest	infl
	head	fiddly
	syl	fid+dli+est.
	pos	adj.
fiddly	0.
	syl	fid+dly
	pos	adj.
	def	small and awkward to do or handle.
FIDE	0.
	syl	F.I.D.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	F*'ed*'eration Internationale des Echecs: International Chess Federation.
fideicommissaries	infl
	head	fideicommissary
	syl	fid+e:i+com+mis+sar:ies.
	qual	Civil law. n., pl.
fideicommissary	1.
	syl	fid+e:i+com+mis+sar:y
	pron	<2fidiI1komis*ri>
	def	a person who receives a fideicommissum.
fideicommissary	2.
	syl	fid+e:i+com+mis+sar:y
	pron	<2fidiI1komis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a fideicommissum.
fideicommissum	ety	C18: from Late Latin: (something) bequeathed in trust, from Latin fid*_es trust, faith+ committere to entrust
fideicommissa	infl
	head	fideicommissum
	syl	fid+e:i+com+mis+sa
	pron	<-s*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fideicommissum	0.
	syl	fid+e:i+com+mis+sum
	pron	<2fidiIk*1mis*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	a gift of property, usually by will, to be held on behalf of another who cannot receive the gift directly.
Fidei Defensor	0.
	syl	Fi+de:i De+fen+sor
	pron	Latin. <1fIdi2I> <di1fensc:>
	pos	n.
	def	defender of the faith; a title given to Henry VIII by Pope Leo X, and appearing on Brit. coins as FID DEF (before decimalization) or FD (after decimalization).
fideism	ety	C19: from Latin fid*_es faith
fideism	0.
	syl	fi+de:ism
	pron	<1fEdA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	trust placed in faith rather than in reason.
fideist	sub
	head	fideism
	syl	fi+de:ist
	pos	n.
fideistic	sub
	head	fideism
	syl	fi+de:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Fidelism	0.
	syl	Fi+del+ism
	pron	<fE1deliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in, adherence to, or advocacy of the principles of Fidel Castro. Also called: {Castroism}. &- {Fi+#!del+ist}
fidelity	ety	C15: from Latin fid*_elit*_as, from fid*_elis faithful, from fid*_es faith, loyalty
fidelities	infl
	head	fidelity
	syl	fi+del+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fidelity	1.
	syl	fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<fi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	devotion to duties, obligations, etc.; faithfulness.
fidelity	2.
	syl	fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<fi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty or devotion, as to a person or cause.
fidelity	3.
	syl	fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<fi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	faithfulness to one's spouse, lover, etc.
fidelity	4.
	syl	fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<fi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to truth; accuracy in reporting detail.
fidelity	5.
	syl	fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<fi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the degree to which the output of a system, such as an amplifier or radio, accurately reproduces the characteristics of the input signal. See also {high fidelity}.
fidge	ety	C18: probably variant of dialect fitch to #7fidget 
fidge	0.
	syl	fidge
	pron	<fiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an obsolete word for {fidget}.
fidget	ety	C17: from earlier fidge, probably from Old Norse f*_ikjast to desire eagerly
fidget	1.
	syl	fidg+et
	pron	<1fiJit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about restlessly.
fidget	2.
	syl	fidg+et
	pron	<1fiJit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to make restless or uneasy movements (with something); fiddle.
	exam	1	he fidgeted with his pen.
fidget	3.
	syl	fidg+et
	pron	<1fiJit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to fidget.
fidget	4.
	syl	fidg+et
	pron	<1fiJit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a state of restlessness or unease, esp. as expressed in continual motion.
	exam	1	he's got the fidgets.
fidget	5.
	syl	fidg+et
	pron	<1fiJit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fidgets.
fidgetingly	sub
	head	fidget
	syl	fidg+et+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fidgety	sub
	head	fidget
	syl	fidg+et:y
	pos	adj.
fiducial	ety	C17: from Late Latin f*_id*_uci*_alis, from Latin f*_id*_ucia confidence, reliance, from f*_idere to trust
fiducial	1.
	syl	fi+du+ci:al
	pron	<fi1dju:Si*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	used as a standard of reference or measurement.
	exam	1	a fiducial point.
fiducial	2.
	syl	fi+du+ci:al
	pron	<fi1dju:Si*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or based on trust or faith.
fiducial	3.
	syl	fi+du+ci:al
	pron	<fi1dju:Si*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common word for {fiduciary}.
fiducially	sub
	head	fiducial
	syl	fi+1du+ci+al+ly
	pos	adv.
fiduciary	ety	C17: from Latin f*_id*_uci*_arius relating to something held in trust, from f*_id*_ucia trust; see #7fiducial 
fiduciary	1.
	syl	fi+du+ci+ar:y
	pron	<fi1du:Si*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person bound to act for another's benefit, as a trustee in relation to his beneficiary.
fiduciary	2.a.
	syl	fi+du+ci+ar:y
	pron	<fi1du:Si*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having the nature of a trust.
fiduciary	2.b.
	syl	fi+du+ci+ar:y
	pron	<fi1du:Si*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	of or relating to a trust or trustee.
fiduciarily	sub
	head	fiduciary
	syl	fi+1du+ci+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fiduciary issue	0.
	syl	fi+du+ci+ar:y is+sue
	pos	n.
	def	an issue of bank notes not backed by gold.
fidus Achates	ety	Latin, literally: faithful Achates, the name of the faithful companion of Aeneas in Virgil's Aeneid 
fidus Achates	0.
	syl	fi+dus A:cha+tes
	pron	<1fId*s> <*1kAtEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a faithful friend or companion.
fie	ety	C13: from Old French fi, from Latin f*_i, exclamation of disgust
fie	0.
	syl	fie
	pron	<fI>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Obsolete or facetious.
	def	an exclamation of distaste or mock dismay.
fief	ety	C17: from Old French fie, of Germanic origin; compare Old English f*_eo cattle, money, Latin pecus cattle, pec*_unia money, Greek pokos fleece
feoff	alt
	head	fief
	or	fief
	syl	feoff
	pron	<fEf>
	pos	n.
fief	0.
	or	feoff
	syl	fief
	pron	<fEf>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal Europe
	def	the property or fee granted to a vassal for his maintenance by his lord in return for service.
field	ety	Old English feld; related to Old Saxon, Old High German feld, Old English fold earth, Greek platus broad
field	1.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an open tract of uncultivated grassland; meadow. Related adj.: {campestral}.
field	2.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of land cleared of trees and undergrowth, usually enclosed with a fence or hedge and used for pasture or growing crops.
	exam	1	a field of barley.
field	3.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a limited or marked off area, usually of mown grass, on which any of various sports, athletic competitions, etc., are held.
	exam	1	a soccer field.
field	4.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an area that is rich in minerals or other natural resources.
	exam	1	a coalfield.
field	5.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {battlefield} and {airfield}.
field	6.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the mounted followers that hunt with a pack of hounds.
field	7.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	all the runners in a particular race.
field	8.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the fielders collectively, esp. with regard to their positions.
field	9.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide or open expanse.
	exam	1	a field of snow.
field	10.a.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of human activity.
	exam	1	the field of human knowledge.
field	10.b.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere or division of knowledge, interest, etc..
	exam	1	his field is physics.
field	11.a.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a place away from the laboratory, office, library, etc., usually out of doors, where practical work is done or original material or data collected.
field	11.b.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a field course.
field	12.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface or background, as of a flag, coin, or heraldic shield, on which a design is displayed.
field	13.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {field of view}. the area within which an object may be observed with a telescope, microscope, etc.
field	14.a.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	See {field of force}.
field	14.b.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of space that is a vector field.
field	14.c.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of space under the influence of some scalar quantity, such as temperature.
field	15.a.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of numbers in which the sum, difference, product, and quotient of any two members, excluding division by zero, are themselves members of the set.
field	15.b.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of entities subject to two binary operations, addition and multiplication, such that the set is a commutative group under addition and the set, minus the zero, is a commutative group under multiplication.
field	16.a.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of one or more characters comprising a unit of information.
field	16.b.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the characters in a vertical column of a punched card.
field	17.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the open country.
	exam	1	beasts of the field.
hold	18.
	head	field
	or	keep the field
	syl	hold
	def	to maintain one's position in the face of opposition.
field	19.a.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	in an area in which operations are in progress.
field	19.b.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	actively or closely involved with or working on something (rather than being in a more remote or administrative position).
leave the field	20.
	head	field
	syl	leave the field.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to back out of a competition, contest, etc.
take the field	21.
	head	field
	syl	take the field.
	def	to begin or carry on activity, esp. in sport or military operations.
play the field	22.
	head	field
	syl	play the field.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disperse one's interests or attentions among a number of activities, people, or objects.
field	23.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to equipment, personnel, etc., specifically designed or trained for operations in the field.
	exam	1	a field gun;
	exam	2	a field army.
field	24.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to stop, catch, or return (the ball) as a fielder.
field	25.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to send (a player or team) onto the field to play.
field	26.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Sport. of a player or team
	def	to act or take turn as a fielder or fielders.
field	27.
	syl	field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deal with or handle, esp. adequately and by making a reciprocal gesture.
	exam	1	to field a question.
John	infl
	head	Field
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Field	0.
	syl	Field
	pron	<fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	1782-1837, Irish composer and pianist, lived in Russia from 1803: invented the nocturne.
field artillery	0.
	syl	field ar+til+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	artillery capable of deployment in support of front-line troops, due mainly to its mobility.
field battery	0.
	syl	field bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	def	a small unit of usually four field guns.
field boot	0.
	syl	field boot
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting knee-length boot.
field captain	0.
	syl	field cap+tain
	pos	n.
	def	the senior official at an archery meeting, responsible for safety.
field corn	0.
	syl	field corn
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any variety of corn that is grown as a feed for livestock.
field day	1.
	syl	field day
	pos	n.
	def	a day spent in some special outdoor activity, such as nature study or sport.
field day	2.
	syl	field day
	pos	n.
	def	a day-long competition between amateur radio operators using battery or generator power, the aim being to make the most contacts with other operators around the world.
field day	3.
	syl	field day
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a day devoted to manoeuvres or exercises, esp. before an audience.
field day	4.
	syl	field day
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a day or time of exciting or successful activity.
	exam	1	the children had a field day with their new toys.
field-effect transistor	0.
	syl	field-ef:fect tran+sis+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a unipolar transistor consisting of three or more electrode regions, the source, one or more gates, and the drain. A current flowing in a channel between the highly doped source and drain is controlled by the electric field arising from a voltage applied between source and gate. Abbrev.: {FET}. See also {JUGFET, IGFET}.
field emission	0.
	syl	field e:mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of electrons from a solid or liquid subjected to a high electric field.
fielder	0.a.
	syl	field+er
	pron	<1fEld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket, baseball, etc.
	def	a player in the field.
fielder	0.b.
	syl	field+er
	pron	<1fEld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket, baseball, etc.
	def	a member of the fielding rather than the batting side.
field event	0.
	syl	field e:vent
	pos	n.
	def	a competition, such as the discus, high jump, etc., that takes place on a field or similar area as opposed to those on the running track.
fieldfare	ety	Old English feldefare; see #7field, fare 
fieldfare	0.
	syl	field+fare
	pron	<1fEld2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Old World thrush, having a pale grey head and rump, brown wings and back, and a blackish tail.
field glasses	0.
	syl	field glass:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {binoculars}.
field goal	1.
	syl	field goal
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	a goal worth two points scored while the ball is in normal play rather than from a free throw.
field goal	2.
	syl	field goal
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	a score of three points made by kicking the ball over the opponent's crossbar.
field guidance	0.
	syl	field guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a method of guiding a missile to a point within a gravitational or radio field by means of the properties of the field.
field gun	0.
	syl	field gun
	pos	n.
	def	a gun specially designed for service in direct support of front-line troops.
field hockey	0.
	syl	field hock+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	hockey played on a field, as distinguished from ice hockey.
field-holler	0.
	syl	field-hol:ler
	pos	n.
	def	a cry employing falsetto, portamento, and sudden changes of pitch, used in Negro work songs, later integrated into the techniques of the blues.
field hospital	0.
	syl	field hos+pi+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary hospital set up on an isolated battle field for emergency treatment; first-aid station.
Henry	infl
	head	Fielding
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Fielding	0.
	syl	Field:ing
	pron	<1fEldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	1707-54, English novelist and dramatist, noted particularly for his picaresque novel (1749), which he described as @6a comic epic poem in prose@9, (1742), which starts as a parody of Richardson's and (1751).
field magnet	0.
	syl	field mag+net
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent magnet or an electromagnet that produces the magnetic field in a generator, electric motor, or similar device.
field marshal	0.
	syl	field mar+shal
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding the highest rank in the British and certain other armies.
fieldmice	infl
	head	fieldmouse
	syl	field+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fieldmouse	1.
	syl	field+mouse
	pron	<1fEld2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal mouse of the genus inhabiting woods, fields, and gardens of the Old World: family They have yellowish-brown fur and feed on fruit, vegetables, seeds, etc.
fieldmouse	2.
	syl	field+mouse
	pron	<1fEld2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {vole}.
field officer	0.
	syl	field of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding {field rank}, namely that of major, lieutenant colonel, or colonel.
field of force	0.
	syl	field of force
	pos	n.
	def	the region of space surrounding a body, such as a charged particle or a magnet, within which it can exert a force on another similar body not in contact with it. See also {electric field, magnetic field, gravitational field}.
field of honour	0.
	syl	field of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	the place or scene of a battle or duel, esp. of jousting tournaments in medieval times.
fieldpiece	0.
	syl	field+piece
	pron	<1fEld2pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a field gun.
field poppy	0.
	syl	field pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn poppy}.
Gracie	1.
	head	Fields
	syl	Gra:cie.
	def	original name born 1898, English popular singer and comedienne.
W C	2.
	head	Fields
	syl	W. C.
	def	original name 1880-1946, U.S. film actor, noted for his portrayal of comic roles.
fieldsmen	infl
	head	fieldsman
	syl	fields+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fieldsman	0.
	syl	fields+man
	pron	<1fEldzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	another name for {fielder}.
field spaniel	0.
	syl	field span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of spaniel developed by crossing the cocker spaniel with the Sussex spaniel.
field sports	0.
	syl	field sports
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sports carried on in the open countryside, such as hunting, shooting, or fishing.
fieldstone	0.
	syl	field+stone
	pron	<1fEld2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	building stone found in fields.
field trial	1.
	syl	field tri+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	a test of or contest between gun dogs to determine their proficiency and standard of training in retrieving or pointing.
field trial	2.
	syl	field tri+al
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a test to display performance, efficiency, or durability, as of a vehicle or invention.
field trip	0.
	syl	field trip
	pos	n.
	def	an expedition, as by a group of students or research workers, to study something at first hand.
field winding	0.
	syl	field wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the insulated current-carrying coils on a field magnet that produce the magnetic field intensity required to set up the electrical excitation in a generator or motor.
fieldwork	0.
	syl	field+work
	pron	<1fEld2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a temporary structure used in defending or fortifying a place or position.
field work	0.
	syl	field work
	pos	n.
	def	an investigation or search for material, data, etc., made in the field as opposed to the classroom, laboratory, or official headquarters. &- {field work+er}
fiend	ety	Old English f*_eond; related to Old Norse fj*_andi enemy, Gothic fijands, Old High German f*_iant 
fiend	1.
	syl	fiend
	pron	<fEnd>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil spirit; demon; devil.
fiend	2.
	syl	fiend
	pron	<fEnd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is extremely wicked, esp. in being very cruel or brutal.
fiend	3.a.
	syl	fiend
	pron	<fEnd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is intensely interested in or fond of something.
	exam	1	a fresh-air fiend;
	exam	2	he is a fiend for cards.
fiend	3.b.
	syl	fiend
	pron	<fEnd>
	pos	n.
	def	an addict.
	exam	1	a drug fiend.
fiend	4.
	syl	fiend
	pron	<fEnd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mischievous or spiteful person, esp. a child.
fiendlike	sub
	head	fiend
	syl	fiend+2like
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Fiend
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Fiend	0.
	syl	Fiend
	pron	<fEnd>
	pos	n.
	def	the devil; Satan.
fiendish	1.
	syl	fiend+ish
	pron	<1fEndiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a fiend.
fiendish	2.
	syl	fiend+ish
	pron	<1fEndiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	diabolically wicked or cruel.
fiendish	3.
	syl	fiend+ish
	pron	<1fEndiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely difficult or unpleasant.
	exam	1	a fiendish problem.
fiendishly	sub
	head	fiendish
	syl	fiend+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
fiendishness	sub
	head	fiendish
	syl	fiend+ish+ness
	pos	n.
fierce	ety	C13: from Old French fiers, from Latin ferus 
fierce	1.
	syl	fierce
	pron	<fi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a violent and unrestrained nature; savage.
	exam	1	a fierce dog.
fierce	2.
	syl	fierce
	pron	<fi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wild or turbulent in force, action, or intensity.
	exam	1	a fierce storm.
fierce	3.
	syl	fierce
	pron	<fi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	vehement, intense, or strong.
	exam	1	fierce competition.
fierce	4.
	syl	fierce
	pron	<fi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very disagreeable or unpleasant.
fiercely	sub
	head	fierce
	syl	fierce+ly
	pos	adv.
fierceness	sub
	head	fierce
	syl	fierce+ness
	pos	n.
fieri facias	ety	C15: from Latin, literally: cause (it) to be done
fieri facias	0.
	syl	fi+er:i fa+ci+as
	pron	<1fI*2rI> <1fASi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ ordering a levy on the belongings of an adjudged debtor to satisfy the debt.
fiery	1.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or composed of fire.
fiery	2.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling fire in heat, colour, ardour, etc..
	exam	1	a fiery desert wind;
	exam	2	a fiery speaker.
fiery	3.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily angered or aroused.
	exam	1	a fiery temper.
fiery	4.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	producing a burning sensation.
	exam	1	a fiery curry.
fiery	5.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the skin or a sore
	def	inflamed.
fiery	6.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	flammable or containing flammable gas.
fiery	7.
	syl	fier:y
	pron	<1fI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cricket pitch
	def	making the ball bounce dangerously high.
fiery cross	1.
	syl	fier:y cross
	pos	n.
	def	a burning cross, used as a symbol by the Ku Klux Klan.
fiery cross	2.
	syl	fier:y cross
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden cross with ends charred or dipped in blood formerly used by Scottish Highlanders to summon the clans to battle.
Fiesole	H1.0.
	syl	Fie+so+le
	pron	Italian <1fje:zolA>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Italy, in Tuscany near Florence: Etruscan and Roman remains. Pop.: 114111 (1971). Ancient name: {Faesulae}.
Giovanni da	infl
	head	Fiesole
	syl	Gio:van:ni da
	pron	<Jo1vanni>, <da>
	pos	n.
Fiesole	H2.0.
	syl	Fie:so:le
	pron	Italian <1fje:zolA>, <da>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	the monastic name of (Fra) {Angelico}.
fiesta	ety	Spanish, from Latin festa, plural of festum festival; see #7feast 
fiesta	1.
	syl	fi+es+ta
	pron	<fi1est*>, Spanish <1fjAsta>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Spain and Latin America
	def	a religious festival or celebration, esp. on a saint's day.
fiesta	2.
	syl	fi+es+ta
	pron	<fi1est*>, Spanish <1fjAsta>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Spain and Latin America
	def	a holiday or carnival.
FIFA	ety	from French
FIFA	0.
	syl	FIFA
	pron	<1fEf*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	F*'ed*'eration Internationale de Football Association.
fife	ety	C16: from Old High German pf*_ifa; see {#7pipe %1}
fife	1.
	syl	fife
	pron	<fIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a small high-pitched flute similar to the piccolo and usually having no keys, used esp. in military bands.
fife	2.
	syl	fife
	pron	<fIf>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (music) on a fife.
fifer	sub
	head	fife
	syl	fif+er
	pos	n.
Fife	1.
	syl	Fife
	pron	<fIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region of E central Scotland, bordering on the North Sea between the Firths of Tay and Forth: coastal lowlands in the north and east, with several ranges of hills; mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Cupar. Pop.: 338734 (1976 est.). Area: 1305 sq. km (504 sq. miles).
Fife	2.
	syl	Fife
	pron	<fIf>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of E central Scotland, co?!extensive with Fife region.
fife rail	ety	C18: of unknown origin
fife rail	0.
	syl	fife rail
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rail at the base of a mast of a sailing vessel, fitted with pins for belaying running rigging. Compare {pin rail}.
fifteen	ety	Old English f*_ift*_ene 
fifteen	1.
	syl	fif+teen
	pron	<1fif1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and five.
fifteen	2.
	syl	fif+teen
	pron	<1fif1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 15, XV, etc., representing this number.
fifteen	3.
	syl	fif+teen
	pron	<1fif1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consist?!ing of 15 units.
fifteen	4.
	syl	fif+teen
	pron	<1fif1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rugby football team. {~}
fifteen	5.a.
	syl	fif+teen
	pron	<1fif1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	amounting to fifteen.
	exam	1	fifteen jokes.
fifteen	5.b.
	syl	fif+teen
	pron	<1fif1tEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	fifteen of us danced.
fifteenth	1.a.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the fourteenth in order, position, time, etc. Often written 15th.
fifteenth	1.b.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the fifteenth of the month.
fifteenth	2.a.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 15 equal or nearly equal parts of something.
fifteenth	2.b.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fifteenth part.
fifteenth	3.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 15 (1/15#800301 #800302) .
fifteenth	4.a.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	an inter?!val of two octaves.
fifteenth	4.b.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other, esp. the one higher in pitch.
fifteenth	4.c.
	syl	fif+teenth
	pron	<1fif1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop of diapason quality sounding a note two octaves higher than that normally produced by the key depressed; a two-foot stop.
fifth	ety	Old English f*_ifta 
fifth	1.a.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	coming after the fourth in order, position, time, etc. Often written 5th.
fifth	1.b.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	exam	1	he came on the fifth.
fifth	2.a.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	one of five equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
fifth	2.b.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal; as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a fifth part.
fifth	3.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by five (1/5) .
fifth	4.a.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the interval between one note and another five notes away from it counting inclusively along the diatonic scale.
fifth	4.b.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also { {perfect} (sense 9)}, { {diminished} (sense 2)}, { {interval} (sense 5)}.
fifth	5.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an additional high gear fitted to some vehicles, esp. certain sports cars.
fifth	6.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also: {fifthly}. after the fourth person, position, event, etc. {~}
fifth	7.
	syl	fifth
	pron	<fifT>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also: {fifthly}. as the fifth point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument.
fifth column	1.
	syl	fifth col+umn
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	a group of Falangist sympa?!th?!iz?!ers in Madrid during the Spanish Civil War who were prepared to join the four columns of insurgents marching on the city.
fifth column	2.
	syl	fifth col+umn
	pos	n.
	def	any group of hostile or subversive infiltrators; an enemy in one's midst.
fifth columnist	sub
	head	fifth column
	syl	fifth col+umn+ist
	pos	n.
Fifth Republic	0.
	syl	Fifth Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the French republic established in 1958 as the successor to the Fourth Republic. Its constitution is characterized by the strong position of the president.
fifth wheel	1.
	syl	fifth wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a spare wheel for a four-wheeled vehicle.
fifth wheel	2.
	syl	fifth wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a steering bearing that enables the front axle of a horse-drawn vehicle to rotate relative to the body.
fifth wheel	3.
	syl	fifth wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a superfluous or unnecessary person or thing.
fiftieth	1.a.
	syl	fif+ti+eth
	pron	<1fiftiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in order, position, time, etc. Often written 50th.
fiftieth	1.b.
	syl	fif+ti+eth
	pron	<1fiftiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the fiftieth in the series.
fiftieth	2.a.
	syl	fif+ti+eth
	pron	<1fiftiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 50 equal or approximate?!ly equal parts of something.
fiftieth	2.b.
	syl	fif+ti+eth
	pron	<1fiftiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fiftieth part.
fiftieth	3.
	syl	fif+ti+eth
	pron	<1fiftiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 50 (1/50#800304 #800305) .
fifty	ety	Old English f*_iftig 
fifties	infl
	head	fifty
	syl	fif+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fifty	1.
	syl	fif+ty
	pron	<1fifti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five.
fifty	2.
	syl	fif+ty
	pron	<1fifti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 50, L, etc., representing this number.
fifty	3.
	syl	fif+ty
	pron	<1fifti>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 50 units.
fifty	4.a.
	syl	fif+ty
	pron	<1fifti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to fifty.
	exam	1	fifty people.
fifty	4.b.
	syl	fif+ty
	pron	<1fifti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	fifty should be sufficient.
fifty-fifty	0.
	syl	fif:ty-fif:ty
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	shared or sharing equally; in equal parts.
fig	ety	C13: from Old French figue, from Old Proven*,cal figa, from Latin f*_icus fig tree
fig	H1.1.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	def	any moraceous tree or shrub of the tropical and subtropical genus that produces a closed pear-shaped receptacle which becomes fleshy and edible when mature.
fig	H1.2.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	def	the receptacle of any of these trees, esp. of having sweet flesh containing numerous seedlike fruits.
fig	H1.3.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants or trees having a fruit similar to this.
Hottentot	4.
	head	fig
	or	sour fig
	syl	Hottentot
	def	a succulent plant, of southern Africa, having a capsular fruit containing edible pulp: family
fig	H1.5.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	something of negligible value; jot.
	exam	1	I don't care a fig for your opinion.
fig	H1.6.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {feg}. a piece or segment from an orange.
fig	H1.7.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fico}. an insulting gesture made with the thumb between the first two fingers or under the upper teeth.
fig	ety	C17 feague, of uncertain origin
figs	infl
	head	fig
	syl	figs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
figging	infl
	head	fig
	syl	fig+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
figged	infl
	head	fig
	syl	figged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fig	H2.1.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by out or up
	def	to dress (up) or rig (out).
fig	H2.2.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to administer stimulating drugs to (a horse).
fig	H2.3.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	dress, appearance, or array (esp. in the phrase {in full fig) }.
fig	H2.4.
	syl	fig
	pron	<fig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	physical condition or form.
	exam	1	in bad fig.
fig	1.
	syl	fig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	figurative(ly).
fig	2.
	syl	fig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	figure.
fig-bird	0.
	syl	fig-bird
	pos	n.
	def	any Australian oriole of the genus feeding on figs and other fruit.
fight	ety	Old English feohtan; related to Old Frisian fiuchta, Old Saxon, Old High German fehtan to fight
fights	infl
	head	fight
	syl	fights
	pos	vb.
fighting	infl
	head	fight
	syl	fight+ing
	pos	vb.
fought	infl
	head	fight
	syl	fought.
	pos	vb.
fight	1.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to oppose or struggle against (an enemy) in battle.
fight	2.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to oppose or struggle against (a person, thing, cause, etc.) in any manner.
fight	3.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage in or carry on (a battle, contest, etc.).
fight	4.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to uphold or maintain (a cause, ideal, etc.) by fighting or struggling.
	exam	1	to fight for freedom.
fight	5.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or achieve (a way) by fighting.
fight	6.a.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to box, as for a living.
fight	6.b.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use aggressive rough tactics.
fight	7.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to engage (another or others) in combat.
fight it out	8.
	head	fight
	syl	fight it out.
	def	to contend or struggle until a decisive result is obtained.
fight shy	9.
	head	fight
	syl	fight shy.
	def	to keep aloof from.
fight	10.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a battle, struggle, or physical combat.
fight	11.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarrel, dispute, or contest.
fight	12.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	resistance (esp. in the phrase {to put up a fight}) .
fight	13.
	syl	fight
	pron	<fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the desire to take part in physical combat (esp. in the phrase {to show fight}) . $D. a boxing match.
fighter	1.
	syl	fight+er
	pron	<1fIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fights, esp. a professional boxer.
fighter	2.
	syl	fight+er
	pron	<1fIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has determination.
fighter	3.
	syl	fight+er
	pron	<1fIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an armed aircraft designed for destroying other aircraft.
fighter-bomber	0.
	syl	fight:er-bomb:er
	pos	n.
	def	a high-performance aircraft that combines the roles of fighter and bomber.
fighting chance	0.
	syl	fight+ing chance
	pos	n.
	def	a slight chance of success dependent on a struggle.
fighting cock	1.
	syl	fight+ing cock
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gamecock}.
fighting cock	2.
	syl	fight+ing cock
	pos	n.
	def	a pugnacious person.
fighting fish	0.
	syl	fight+ing fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of various labyrinth fishes of the genus esp. the Siamese fighting fish.
fighting top	0.
	syl	fight+ing top
	pos	n.
	def	one of the gun platforms on the lower masts of sailing men-of-war, used for observation.
fight off	0.
	syl	fight off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to struggle to avoid or repress.
	exam	1	to fight off a cold.
fig leaf	1.
	syl	fig leaf
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf from a fig tree.
fig leaf	2.
	syl	fig leaf
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of a fig leaf used in painting or sculpture to cover the genitals of nude figures.
fig leaf	3.
	syl	fig leaf
	pos	n.
	def	a device intended to conceal something regarded as shameful or indecent.
fig marigold	0.
	syl	fig mar:i+gold
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of southern Africa, having white, yellow, or pink flowers and fleshy leaves: family
figment	ety	C15: from Late Latin figmentum a fiction, from Latin fingere to shape
figment	0.
	syl	fig+ment
	pron	<1figm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fantastic notion, invention, or fabrication.
	exam	1	a figment of the imagination.
figuline	ety	C17: from Latin figul*_inus of a potter, from figulus a potter, from fingere to mould
figuline	1.
	syl	fig:u+line
	pron	<1figju2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or resembling clay.
figuline	2.
	syl	fig:u+line
	pron	<1figju2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an article made of clay.
figural	0.
	syl	fig:u+ral
	pron	<1fig*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or relating to human or animal figures.
figurant	ety	C18: from French, from figurer to represent, appear, #7figure 
figurant	1.
	syl	fig:u+rant
	pron	<1figjur*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballet dancer who does group work but no solo roles.
figurant	2.
	syl	fig:u+rant
	pron	<1figjur*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a minor character, esp. one who does not speak.
figurante	sub
	head	figurant
	syl	fig:u+rante
	pron	<2figju1ront>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
figurate	ety	C15: from Latin fig*_ur*_are to shape
figurate	1.
	syl	fig+ur+ate
	pron	<1figjurit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	exhibiting or produced by figuration; florid or decorative.
figurate	2.
	syl	fig+ur+ate
	pron	<1figjurit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a definite or particu?!lar shape or figure.
figurately	sub
	head	figurate
	syl	fig+ur+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
figuration	1.a.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tion
	pron	<2fig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the employment of characteristic patterns of notes, esp. in variations on a theme.
figuration	1.b.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tion
	pron	<2fig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	decoration or florid ornamentation in general.
figuration	2.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tion
	pron	<2fig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of representing figuratively, as by means of allegory or emblem.
figuration	3.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tion
	pron	<2fig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a figurative or emblematic representation.
figuration	4.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tion
	pron	<2fig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of decorating with a design.
figurative	1.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tive
	pron	<1fig*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of, resembling, or involving a figure of speech; not literal; metaphorical.
figurative	2.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tive
	pron	<1fig*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	using or filled with figures of speech.
figurative	3.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tive
	pron	<1fig*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	representing by means of an emblem, likeness, figure, etc.
figurative	4.
	syl	fig+ur:a+tive
	pron	<1fig*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in painting, sculpture, etc.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by the naturalistic representation of the external world.
figuratively	sub
	head	figurative
	syl	fig+ur:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
figurativeness	sub
	head	figurative
	syl	fig+ur:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
figure	ety	C13: from Latin fig*_ura a shape, from fingere to mould
figure	1.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	any written symbol other than a letter, esp. a whole number.
figure	2.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {digit} (sense 2)}.
figure	3.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount expressed numerically.
	exam	1	a figure of @P#800306 1800 was suggested.
figure	4.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	calculations with numbers.
	exam	1	he's good at figures.
figure	5.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	visible shape or form; outline.
figure	6.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	the human form, esp. as regards size or shape.
	exam	1	a girl with a slender figure.
figure	7.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a slim bodily shape (esp. in the phrases {keep} {lose one's figure}) .
figure	8.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a character or personage, esp. a prominent or notable one; personality.
	exam	1	a figure in politics.
figure	9.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	the impression created by a person through behaviour (esp. in the phrase {to cut a fine, bold}, etc., {figure) }.
figure	10.a.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a person as impressed on the mind.
	exam	1	the figure of Napoleon.
figure	10.b.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	father-figure.
figure	11.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation in painting or sculpture, esp. of the human form.
figure	12.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a representative object or symbol; emblem.
figure	13.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or design, as on fabric or in wood.
figure	14.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a predetermined set of movements in dancing or skating.
figure	15.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	any combination of points, lines, curves, or planes. A {plane figure}, such as a circle, encloses an area; a {solid figure}, such as a sphere, encloses a volume.
figure	16.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	See {figure of speech}.
figure	17.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	one of four possible arrangements of the terms in the major and minor premisses of a syllogism that give the same conclusion.
figure	18.a.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral written above or below a note in a part. See {figured bass, thorough bass}.
figure	18.b.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic short pattern of notes.
figure	19.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to calculate or compute (sums, amounts, etc.).
figure	20.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	usually takes a clause as object
	def	to think or conclude; consider.
figure	21.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent by a diagram or illustration.
figure	22.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pattern or mark with a design.
figure	23.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depict or portray in a painting, etc.
figure	24.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	to express by means of a figure of speech.
figure	25.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imagine.
figure	26.a.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate (a melody line or part) with ornamentation.
figure	26.b.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide figures above or below (a bass part) as an indication of the accompanying harmonies required. See {figured bass, thorough bass}.
figure	27.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to be included.
	exam	1	his name figures in the article.
figure	28.
	syl	fig+ure
	pron	<1fig*>, U.S. <1figj*r>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to accord with expectation; be logical.
	exam	1	it figures that he wouldn't come.
figureless	sub
	head	figure
	syl	fig+ure+less
	pos	adj.
figurer	sub
	head	figure
	syl	fig+ur+er
	pos	n.
figured	1.
	syl	fig+ured
	pron	<1fig*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	depicted as a figure in graphic art, painting, or sculpture.
figured	2.
	syl	fig+ured
	pron	<1fig*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated or patterned with a design.
figured	3.
	syl	fig+ured
	pron	<1fig*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a form.
figured	4.a.
	syl	fig+ured
	pron	<1fig*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	ornamental.
figured	4.b.
	syl	fig+ured
	pron	<1fig*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bass part
	def	provided with numerals indicating accompanying harmonies.
figured bass	0.
	syl	fig+ured bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a shorthand method of indicating a thorough-bass part in which each bass note is accompanied by figures indicating the intervals to be played in the chord above it in the realization.
figure-ground	0.
	syl	fig:ure-ground
	pos	n.
	def	a concept in Gestalt psychology referring to the way in which a perceptual field is divided into an inseparable outstanding object and a background that form the basis of various optical illusions.
figurehead	1.
	syl	fig:ure+head
	pron	<1fig*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a person nominally having a prominent position, but no real authority.
figurehead	2.
	syl	fig:ure+head
	pron	<1fig*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved bust or full-length figure at the upper end of the stems of some sailing vessels.
figure eight	alt
	head	figure of eight
	or	figure of eight
	syl	fig+ure eight
	pos	n.
figure of eight	1.
	or	figure eight
	syl	fig+ure of eight
	pos	n.
	def	an outline of the number 8 traced on ice by a skater.
figure of eight	2.
	or	figure eight
	syl	fig+ure of eight
	pos	n.
	def	a flight manoeuvre by an aircraft outlining a figure 8.
figure of eight	3.
	or	figure eight
	syl	fig+ure of eight
	pos	n.
	def	a knot in the shape of a figure 8 made to prevent the unreeving of a rope.
figure of speech	0.
	syl	fig+ure of speech
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of language, such as simile, metaphor, or personification, by which the usual or literal meaning of a word is abandoned.
figupon	alt
	head	figure on
	or	figure on
	syl	fig+up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
figure on	1.
	or	figupon
	syl	fig+ure on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to depend on (support or help.)
figure on	2.
	or	figupon
	syl	fig+ure on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to take into consideration.
figure out	1.
	syl	fig+ure out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to calculate or reckon.
figure out	2.
	syl	fig+ure out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to understand.
figure skating	0.
	syl	fig+ure skat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	ice skating in which the skater traces outlines of selected patterns.
figure skater	sub
	head	figure skating
	syl	fig+ure skat+er
	pos	n.
figurine	ety	C19: from French, from Italian figurina a little #7figure 
figurine	0.
	syl	fig:u+rine
	pron	<2fig*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a small carved or moulded figure; statuette.
figwort	0.
	syl	fig+wort
	pron	<1fig2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any scrophulariaceous plant of the N temperate genus having square stems and small greenish flowers.
Fiji	1.
	syl	Fi:ji
	pron	<1fEJE>, <fE1JE>
	pos	n.
	def	an independent state within the British Commonwealth, consisting of 844 islands (chiefly Viti Levu and Vanua Levu) in the SW Pacific: a British colony (1874-1970); the large islands are of volcanic origin, surround?!ed by coral reefs; smaller ones are of coral. Official language: English. Religion: Christian and Hindu. Currency: dollar. Capital: Suva. Pop.: 588068 (1976). Area: 18272 sq. km (7055 sq. miles).
Fiji	2.
	syl	Fi:ji
	pron	<1fEJE>, <fE1JE>
	pos	also; adj.
	def	another word for {Fijian}.
Fijian	1.
	syl	Fi+ji:an
	pron	<fE1JE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the indigenous people of mixed Melanesian and Polynesian descent inhabiting Fiji.
Fijian	2.
	syl	Fi+ji:an
	pron	<fE1JE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Fijian	3.
	syl	Fi+ji:an
	pron	<fE1JE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Fiji or its inhabitants.
Fijian	xref
	syl	Fi+ji:an
	pron	<fE1JE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Fiji}.
filagree	0.
	syl	fil:a+gree
	pron	<1fil*2grE>
	pos	n. adj. vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {filigree}.
filament	ety	C16: from New Latin f*_il*_amentum, from Medieval Latin f*_il*_are to spin, from Latin f*_ilum thread
filament	1.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin wire, usually tungsten, inside a light bulb that emits light when heated to incandescence by an electric current.
filament	2.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a high-resist?!ance wire or ribbon, forming the cathode in some valves.
filament	3.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a single strand of a natural or synthetic fibre; fibril.
filament	4.a.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk of a stamen.
filament	4.b.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the long slender chains of cells into which some algae and fungi are divided.
filament	5.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the barb of a down feather.
filament	6.
	syl	fil:a+ment
	pron	<1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any slender structure or part, such as the tail of a spermatozoon; filum.
filamentary	sub
	head	filament
	or	filamentous
	syl	fil:a+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2fil*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
filamentous	sub
	head	filament
	or	filamentary
	syl	fil:a+1men+tous
	pos	adj.
filar	ety	C19: from Latin f*_ilum thread
filar	1.
	syl	fi+lar
	pron	<1fIl*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of thread.
filar	2.
	syl	fi+lar
	pron	<1fIl*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an optical instrument
	def	having fine threads across the eyepiece forming a reticle or set of cross wires.
filaria	ety	C19: New Latin (former name of genus), from Latin f*_ilum thread
filariae	infl
	head	filaria
	syl	fi+lar:i:ae
	pron	<-i2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
filaria	0.
	syl	fi+lar:i:a
	pron	<fi1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic nematode worm of the family living in the blood and tissues of vertebrates and transmitted by insects: the cause of filariasis.
filarial	sub
	head	filaria
	or	filarian
	syl	fi+1lar+i:al
	pos	adj.
filarian	sub
	head	filaria
	or	filarial
	syl	fi+1lar+i:an
	pos	adj.
filariasis	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7filaria 
filariasis	0.
	syl	fil:a+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2fil*1rI*sis>, <fi2le*ri1Asis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease common in tropical and subtropical countries resulting from infestation of the lymphatic system with the nematode worms or transmitted by mosquitoes: characterized by inflammation and obstruction of the lymphatic vessels. See also {elephantiasis}.
filature	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin f*_il*_at*_ura the art of spinning, from f*_il*_are to spin thread; see #7filament 
filature	1.
	syl	fil:a+ture
	pron	<1fil*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of spinning silk, etc., into threads.
filature	2.
	syl	fil:a+ture
	pron	<1fil*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the reel used for this.
filature	3.
	syl	fil:a+ture
	pron	<1fil*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where such spinning or reeling is done.
filbert	ety	C14: named after St. Philbert, 7th-century Frankish abbot, because the nuts are ripe around his feast day, Aug. 22
filbert	1.
	syl	fil+bert
	pron	<1filb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several N temperate shrubs of the genus esp. that have edible rounded brown nuts: family
filbert	2.
	syl	fil+bert
	pron	<1filb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hazelnut}, and in the U.S.: {cobnut}. the nut of any of these shrubs.
filbert	xref
	syl	fil+bert
	pron	<1filb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	See also { {hazel} (sense 1)}.
filch	ety	C16 filchen to steal, attack, perhaps from Old English gefylce band of men
filch	0.
	syl	filch
	pron	<filC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to steal or take surreptitiously in small amounts; pilfer.
filcher	sub
	head	filch
	syl	filch+er
	pos	n.
file	ety	C16 (in the sense: string on which documents are hung): from Old French filer, from Medieval Latin f*_il*_are; see #7filament 
file	H1.1.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a folder, box, etc., used to keep documents or other items in order.
file	H1.2.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the documents, etc., kept in this way.
file	H1.3.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	documents or information about a specific subject, person, etc..
	exam	1	we have a file on every known thief.
file	H1.4.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an orderly line or row.
file	H1.5.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of people in marching formation, one behind another. Compare { {rank} %1 (sense 4)}.
file	H1.6.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the eight vertical rows of squares on a chessboard.
file	H1.7.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {data set}. a block of data that can be accessed by means of its unique address from a storage device.
file	H1.8.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a list or catalogue.
on file	9.
	head	file
	syl	on file.
	def	recorded or catalogued for reference, as in a file.
file	H1.10.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place (a document, letter, etc.) in a file.
file	H1.11.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on record, esp. to place (a legal document) on public or official record; register.
file	H1.12.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (a suit, esp. a divorce suit) in a court of law.
file	H1.13.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to submit (copy) to a newspaper or news agency.
file	H1.14.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to march or walk in a file or files.
	exam	1	the ants filed down the hill.
filer	sub
	head	file
	syl	fil+er
	pos	n.
file	ety	Old English f*_il; related to Old Saxon f*_ila, Old High German f*_ihala file, Greek pikros bitter, sharp
file	H2.1.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool consisting essentially of a steel blade with small cutting teeth on some or all of its faces. It is used for shaping or smoothing metal, wood, etc.
file	H2.2.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare, Brit. slang.
	def	a cunning or deceitful person.
file	H2.3.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or smooth (a surface) with a file.
filer	sub
	head	file
	syl	fil+er
	pos	n.
file	ety	Old English f*_ylan; related to Middle Low German v*"ulen; see #7defile, filth, foul 
file	H3.0.
	syl	file
	pron	<fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pollute or defile.
filecard	0.
	syl	file+card
	pron	<1fIl2ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brush with sharp steel bristles, used for cleaning the teeth of a file.
filefish	ety	C18: referring to its file-like scales
filefish	infl
	or	filefishes
	syl	file+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
filefishes	infl
	head	filefish
	or	filefish
	syl	file+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
filefish	0.
	syl	file+fish
	pron	<1fIl2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical triggerfish, such as having a narrow compressed body and a very long dorsal spine.
filet	ety	C20: from French: net, from Old Proven*,cal filat, from fil thread, from Latin f*_ilum 
filet	0.
	syl	fi+let
	pron	<1filit>, <1filA>, French <fi1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {fillet} (senses 1-3)}.
filet mignon	ety	from French, literally: dainty fillet
filet mignon	0.
	syl	fi+let mi+gnon
	pron	<1filA> <1mEnjon>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tender boneless cut of beef from the inside of the loin.
filial	ety	C15: from Late Latin f*_ili*_alis, from Latin f*_ilius son
filial	1.
	syl	fil+ial
	pron	<1filj*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable to a son or daughter.
	exam	1	filial affection.
filial	2.
	syl	fil+ial
	pron	<1filj*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	designating any of the generations following the parental generation. Abbrev.: F; F\1 indicates the first filial generation, F\2 the second, etc.
filially	sub
	head	filial
	syl	fil+ial+ly
	pos	adv.
filialness	sub
	head	filial
	syl	fil+ial+ness
	pos	n.
filiate	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin f*_ili*_atus acknowledged as a son, from Latin f*_ilius son
filiate	1.
	syl	fil:i+ate
	pron	<1fili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to fix judicially the paternity of (a child, esp. one born out of wedlock).
filiate	2.
	syl	fil:i+ate
	pron	<1fili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common word for {affiliate}.
filiate	3.
	syl	fil:i+ate
	pron	<1fili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to affiliate or associate.
filiation	1.
	syl	fil:i+a:tion
	pron	<2fili1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	line of descent; lineage; derivation.
filiation	2.
	syl	fil:i+a:tion
	pron	<2fili1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being the child of certain parents.
filiation	3.
	syl	fil:i+a:tion
	pron	<2fili1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act or process of filiating.
filiation	4.
	syl	fil:i+a:tion
	pron	<2fili1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a less common word for {affiliation}.
filiation	5.
	syl	fil:i+a:tion
	pron	<2fili1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of rules governing the attachment of children to their parents and its social consequences.
filibeg	ety	C18: from Scottish Gaelic f*_eileadh?!beag, from f*_eileadh kilt+ beag small
fillibeg	infl
	head	filibeg
	or	philibeg
	syl	fil+li+beg
	pron	<1fili2beg>
	pos	n.
philibeg	infl
	head	filibeg
	or	fillibeg
	syl	phil:i+beg
	pron	<1fili2beg>
	pos	n.
filibeg	0.
	syl	fil:i+beg
	pron	<1fili2beg>
	pos	n.
	def	the kilt worn by Scottish Highlanders.
filibuster	ety	C16: from Spanish filibustero, from French flibustier, probably from Dutch vrijbuiter pirate, literally: one plundering freely; see #7freebooter 
filibuster	1.
	syl	fil:i+bus+ter
	pron	<1fili2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the process or an instance of obstructing legislation by means of long speeches and other delaying tactics.
filibuster	2.
	syl	fil:i+bus+ter
	pron	<1fili2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {filibusterer}. a legislator who engages in such obstruction.
filibuster	3.
	syl	fil:i+bus+ter
	pron	<1fili2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a buccaneer, freebooter, or irregular military adventurer, esp. a revolutionary in a foreign country.
filibuster	4.
	syl	fil:i+bus+ter
	pron	<1fili2b^st*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to obstruct (legislation) with delaying tactics.
filibuster	5.
	syl	fil:i+bus+ter
	pron	<1fili2b^st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in unlawful and private military action.
filibusterer	sub
	head	filibuster
	syl	fil:i+2bus+ter+er
	pos	n.
filibusterism	sub
	head	filibuster
	syl	fil:i+2bus+ter+ism
	pos	n.
filicide	ety	C17: from Latin f*_ilius son or f*_ilia daughter+-#7cide 
filicide	1.
	syl	fil:i+cide
	pron	<1fili2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing one's own son or daughter.
filicide	2.
	syl	fil:i+cide
	pron	<1fili2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does this.
filicidal	sub
	head	filicide
	syl	fil:i+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
filiform	ety	C18: from Latin f*_ilum thread
filiform	0.
	syl	fil:i+form
	pron	<1fili2fc:m>, <1fI->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having the form of a thread.
filigree	ety	C17: from earlier filigreen, from French filigrane, from Latin f*_ilum thread+ gr*_anum #7grain 
filagree	infl
	head	filigree
	or	fillagree
	syl	fil:a+gree
	pos	n.
fillagree	infl
	head	filigree
	or	filagree
	syl	fill:a+gree
	pos	n.
filigree	1.
	syl	fil:i+gree
	pron	<1fili2grE>
	pos	n.
	def	delicate ornamental work of twisted gold, silver, or other wire.
filigree	2.
	syl	fil:i+gree
	pron	<1fili2grE>
	pos	n.
	def	any fanciful delicate ornamentation.
filigree	3.
	syl	fil:i+gree
	pron	<1fili2grE>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or as if with filigree.
filigrees	infl
	head	filigree
	syl	fil:i+grees
	pos	vb.
filigreeing	infl
	head	filigree
	syl	fil:i+gree+ing
	pos	vb.
filigreed	infl
	head	filigree
	syl	fil:i+greed.
	pos	vb.
filigree	4.
	syl	fil:i+gree
	pron	<1fili2grE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with or as if with filigree.
filing clerk	0.
	syl	fil+ing clerk
	pos	n.
	def	an employee who maintains office files.
filings	0.
	syl	fil+ings
	pron	<1fIliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shavings or particles removed by a file.
	exam	1	iron filings.
Filipinos	infl
	head	Filipino
	syl	Fil:i+pi+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Filipino	1.
	syl	Fil:i+pi+no
	pron	<2fili1pEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Philippines.
Filipino	2.
	syl	Fil:i+pi+no
	pron	<2fili1pEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Tagalog}.
Filipino	3.
	syl	Fil:i+pi+no
	pron	<2fili1pEn*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Philippines or their inhabitants.
fill	ety	Old English fyllan; related to Old Frisian fella, Old Norse fylla, Gothic fulljan, Old High German fullen; see {#7full %1#7}, fulfil 
fill	1.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make or become full.
	exam	1	to fill up a bottle;
	exam	2	the bath fills in two minutes.
fill	2.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to occupy the whole of.
	exam	1	the party filled two floors of the house.
fill	3.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to plug (a gap, crevice, cavity, etc.).
fill	4.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to meet (a requirement or need) satisfactorily.
fill	5.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cover (a page or blank space) with writing, drawing, etc.
fill	6.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to hold and perform the duties of (an office or position).
fill	7.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to appoint or elect an occupant to (an office or position).
fill	8.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Building trades.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to build up (ground) with fill.
fill	9.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to swell or cause to swell with wind, as in manoeuvring the sails of a sailing vessel.
fill	10.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to increase the bulk of by adding an inferior substance.
fill	11.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Poker.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to complete (a full house, etc.) by drawing the cards needed.
fill	12.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to put together the necessary materials for (a prescription or order).
fill the bill	13.
	head	fill
	syl	fill the bill.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to serve or perform adequately.
fill	14.
	syl	fill
	pron	<fil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	material such as gravel, stones, etc., used to bring an area of ground up to a required level.
one's fill	15.
	head	fill
	syl	one's fill.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	the quantity needed to satisfy one.
	exam	1	to eat your fill.
fillagree	0.
	syl	fill:a+gree
	pron	<1fil*2grE>
	pos	n. adj. vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {filigree}.
fill away	0.
	syl	fill a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause a vessel's sails to fill, either by steering it off the wind or by bracing the yards.
fille de joie	ety	girl of pleasure
filles de joie	infl
	head	fille de joie
	syl	filles de joie
	pron	<fij d* 1Zwa). a prostitutA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
filled gold	0.
	syl	filled gold
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {rolled gold}.
filler	1.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that fills.
filler	2.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or substance used to add weight or size to something or to fill in a gap.
filler	3.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste, used for filling in cracks, holes, etc., in a surface before painting.
filler	4.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a small joist inserted between and supported by two beams.
filler	5.a.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner portion of a cigar.
filler	5.b.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cut tobacco for making cigarettes.
filler	6.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	articles, photographs, etc., to fill space between more important articles in the layout of a newspaper or magazine.
filler	7.
	syl	fill+er
	pron	<1fil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something, such as a musical selection, to fill time in a broadcast or stage presentation.
filler cap	0.
	syl	fill+er cap
	pos	n.
	def	a device sealing the filling pipe to the petrol tank in a motor vehicle.
fillet	ety	C14: from Old French filet, from fil thread, from Latin f*_ilum 
fillet	1.a.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fillet steak}. a strip of boneless meat, esp. the undercut of a sirloin of beef.
fillet	1.b.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	the boned side of a fish.
fillet	1.c.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	the white meat of breast and wing of a chicken.
fillet	2.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip of any material.
fillet	3.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of ribbon, lace, etc., worn in the hair or around the neck.
fillet	4.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow flat moulding, esp. one between other mouldings.
fillet	5.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band between two adjacent flutings on the shaft of a column.
fillet	6.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members.
fillet	7.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a horizontal division of a shield, one quarter of the depth of the chief.
fillet	8.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {listel, list}. the top member of a cornice.
fillet	9.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a band of sensory nerve fibres in the brain connected to the thalamus. Technical name: {lemniscus}.
fillet	10.a.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow decorative line, impressed on the cover of a book.
fillet	10.b.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel tool used to impress such lines.
fillet	11.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fairing} %1.
fillet	12.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or prepare (meat or fish) as a fillet.
fillet	13.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut fillets from (meat or fish).
fillet	14.
	syl	fil+let
	pron	<1filit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or decorate with or as if with a fillet. {~} Also (for senses 1-3): {filet}.
fill in	1.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to complete (a form, drawing, etc.).
fill in	2.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a substitute.
	exam	1	a girl is filling in while the typist is away.
fill in	3.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put material into (a hole or cavity), esp. so as to make it level with a surface.
fill in	4.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to inform with facts or news.
fill in	5.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to attack and injure severely. {~} {fill-in}.
fill in	6.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a substitute.
fill in	7.
	syl	fill in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a briefing to complete one's understanding.
filling	1.
	syl	fill+ing
	pron	<1filiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance or thing used to fill a space or container.
	exam	1	pie filling.
filling	2.
	syl	fill+ing
	pron	<1filiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	any of various substances (metal, plastic, etc.) for inserting into the prepared cavity of a tooth.
filling	3.
	syl	fill+ing
	pron	<1filiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	another term for {weft}.
filling station	0.
	syl	fill+ing sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a place where petrol and other supplies for motorists are sold.
fillip	ety	C15: philippe, of imitative origin
fillip	1.
	syl	fil+lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	something that adds stimulation or enjoyment.
fillip	2.
	syl	fil+lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of holding a finger towards the palm with the thumb and suddenly releasing it outwards to produce a snapping sound.
fillip	3.
	syl	fil+lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick blow or tap made by a finger snapped in this way.
fillip	4.
	syl	fil+lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate or excite.
fillip	5.
	syl	fil+lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike or project sharply with a fillip.
fillip	6.
	syl	fil+lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a fillip.
fillister	ety	C19: of unknown origin
filister	infl
	head	fillister
	or	fillester
	syl	fil+is+ter
	pron	<1filist*>
	pos	n.
fillester	infl
	head	fillister
	or	filister
	syl	fil+les+ter
	pron	<1filist*>
	pos	n.
fillister	1.
	syl	fil+lis+ter
	pron	<1filist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fillister plane}. an adjustable plane for cutting rabbets, grooves, etc.
fillister	2.
	syl	fil+lis+ter
	pron	<1filist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sash fillister}. a rabbet or groove, esp. one in a window sash bar for a pane of glass.
Millard	infl
	head	Fillmore
	syl	Mil:lard.
	pos	n.
Fillmore	0.
	syl	Fill:more
	pron	<1filmc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1800-74, 13th president of the U.S. (1850-53); a leader of the Whig Party.
fill out	1.
	syl	fill out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become fuller, thicker, or rounder.
	exam	1	her figure has filled out since her marriage.
fill out	2.
	syl	fill out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make more substantial.
	exam	1	the writers were asked to fill their stories out.
fill out	3.
	syl	fill out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to complete (a form, application, etc.).
fill up	1.
	syl	fill up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to complete (a form, application, etc.).
fill up	2.
	syl	fill up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become completely full. {~} {fill-up}.
fill up	3.
	syl	fill up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the act of filling something completely, esp. the petrol tank of a car.
filly	ety	C15: from Old Norse fylja; related to Old High German fulihha; see #7foal 
fillies	infl
	head	filly
	syl	fil+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
filly	1.
	syl	fil+ly
	pron	<1fili>
	pos	n.
	def	a female horse or pony under the age of four.
filly	2.
	syl	fil+ly
	pron	<1fili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, rare.
	def	a spirited girl or young woman.
film	ety	Old English filmen membrane; related to Old Frisian filmene, Greek pelma sole of the foot; see {#7fell %4}
film	1.a.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of images of moving objects photographed by a camera and providing the optical illusion of continuous movement when projected onto a screen.
film	1.b.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of entertainment, information, etc., composed of such a sequence of images and shown in a cinema, etc.
film	1.c.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	film techniques.
film	2.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flexible strip of cellulose coated with a photographic emulsion, used to make negatives and transparencies.
film	3.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin coating or layer.
film	4.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin sheet of any material, as of plastic for packaging.
film	5.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine haze, mist, or blur.
film	6.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	def	a gauzy web of filaments or fine threads.
film	7.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally opaque tissue, such as the cornea in some eye diseases.
film	8.a.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	vb.
	def	to photograph with a cine camera.
film	8.b.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a film of (a screenplay, event, etc.).
film	9.
	syl	film
	pron	<film>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered or coated with a film.
filmic	sub
	head	film
	syl	film+ic
	pos	adj.
film library	0.
	syl	film li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of films as archives or for loan or hire.
filmography	1.
	syl	fil+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<fil1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of the films made by a particular director, actor, etc.
filmography	2.
	syl	fil+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<fil1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any writing that deals with films or the cinema.
film pack	0.
	syl	film pack
	pos	n.
	def	a box containing several sheets of film for use in a plate camera.
filmset	0.
	syl	film+set
	pron	<1film2set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to set (type matter) by filmsetting.
filmsetter	sub
	head	filmset
	syl	film+2set:ter
	pos	n.
filmsetting	0.
	syl	film+set:ting
	pron	<1film2setiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., printing.
	def	typesetting by exposing type characters onto photographic film from which printing plates are made. U.S. name: {photocomposition}.
film star	0.
	syl	film star
	pos	n.
	def	a popular film actor or actress.
film strip	0.
	syl	film strip
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of film composed of different images projected separately as slides.
filmier	infl
	head	filmy
	syl	film:i+er
	pos	adj.
filmiest	infl
	head	filmy
	syl	film:i+est.
	pos	adj.
filmy	1.
	syl	film:y
	pron	<1filmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or resembling film; transparent or gauzy.
filmy	2.
	syl	film:y
	pron	<1filmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or as if with a film; hazy; blurred.
filmily	sub
	head	filmy
	syl	film:i+ly
	pos	adv.
filminess	sub
	head	filmy
	syl	film:i+ness
	pos	n.
filmy fern	0.
	syl	film:y fern
	pos	n.
	def	any fern of the family growing in humid regions and having thin translucent leaves.
filoplume	ety	C19: from New Latin f*_ilopl*_uma, from Latin f*_ilum thread+ pl*_uma feather
filoplume	0.
	syl	fil:o+plume
	pron	<1fil*2plu:m>, <1fI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any of the hairlike feathers that lack vanes and occur between the contour feathers.
filose	ety	C19: from Latin f*_ilum thread
filose	0.
	syl	fi+lose
	pron	<1fIl*us>, <-l*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling or possessing a thread or threadlike process.
	exam	1	filose pseudopodia.
filoselle	ety	C17: from French: silk, silkworm, from Italian filosello, perhaps from Latin foliculus little bag
filoselle	0.
	syl	fil:o+selle
	pron	<2fil*u1sel>
	pos	n.
	def	soft silk thread, used esp. for embroidery.
fils	ety	French: son
fils	H1.0.
	syl	fils
	usage	French. fis
	def	an addition to a French surname to specify the son rather than the father of the same name.
	exam	1	a book by Dumas fils.
fils	ety	from Arabic
fil	alt
	head	fils
	or	fils
	syl	fil
	pron	<fils>, <fil>, <fil>
	pos	n.
fils	infl
	syl	fils.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fils	H2.0.
	or	fil
	syl	fils
	pron	<fils>, <fil>, <fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a fractional monetary unit of Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, and Southern Yemen worth one thousandth of a dinar.
filter	ety	C16 filtre, from Medieval Latin filtrum piece of felt used as a filter, of Germanic origin; see {#7felt %2}
filter	1.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a porous substance, such as paper or sand, that allows fluid to pass but retains suspended solid particles: used to clean fluids or collect solid particles.
filter	2.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device containing such a porous substance for separating suspensions from fluids.
filter	3.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various porous substances built into the mouth end of a cigarette or cigar for absorbing impurities such as tar.
filter	4.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any electronic, optical, or acoustic device that blocks signals or radiations of certain frequencies while allowing others to pass. See also {band-pass filter}.
filter	5.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any transparent disc of gelatin or glass used to eliminate or reduce the intensity of given frequencies from the light leaving a lamp, entering a camera, etc.
filter	6.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a traffic signal at a road junction consisting of a green arrow which when illuminated permits vehicles to turn either left or right when the main signals are red.
filter	7.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to remove or separate (suspended particles, wavelengths of radiation, etc.) from (a liquid, gas, radiation, etc.) by the action of a filter.
filter	8.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by filtering.
filter	9.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to pass (through a filter or something like a filter).
	exam	1	dust filtered through the screen.
filter	10.
	syl	fil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow slowly; trickle. {~} See also {filter out}.
filtrable	alt
	head	filterable
	or	filterable
	syl	fil+tra:ble
	pos	adj.
filterable	1.
	or	filtrable
	syl	fil+ter+a:ble
	pron	<1filt*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being filtered.
filterable	2.
	or	filtrable
	syl	fil+ter+a:ble
	pron	<1filt*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of most viruses and certain bacteria
	def	capable of passing through the pores of a fine filter.
filterability	sub
	head	filterable
	or	filterableness
	syl	fil+ter+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
filterableness	sub
	head	filterable
	or	filterability
	syl	fil+ter+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
filter bed	1.
	syl	fil+ter bed
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of sand or gravel in a tank or reservoir through which a liquid is passed so as to purify it. Compare {bacteria bed}.
filter bed	2.
	syl	fil+ter bed
	pos	n.
	def	any layer of material through which a liquid is passed so as to filter it.
through	alt
	head	filter out
	or	filter out
	syl	through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
filter out	0.
	or	through
	syl	fil+ter out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become known gradually; leak.
	exam	1	rumours filtered out about the divorce.
filter paper	0.
	syl	fil+ter pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a porous paper used for filtering liquids.
filter press	0.
	syl	fil+ter press
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus used for filtration consisting of a set of frames covered with filter cloth on both sides, between which the liquid to be filtered is pumped.
filter pump	0.
	syl	fil+ter pump
	pos	n.
	def	a vacuum pump used to assist laboratory filtrations in which a jet of water inside a glass tube entrains air molecules from the system to be evacuated.
filter tip	1.
	syl	fil+ter tip
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment to the mouth end of a cigarette for trapping impurities such as tar during smoking. It consists of any of various dense porous substances, such as cotton.
filter tip	2.
	syl	fil+ter tip
	pos	n.
	def	a cigarette having such an attachment.
filter-tipped	sub
	head	filter tip
	syl	fil:ter-2tipped
	pos	adj.
filth	ety	Old English f*_ylth; related to Old Saxon, Old High German f*_ulitha; see #7foul, defile 
filth	1.
	syl	filth
	pron	<filT>
	pos	n.
	def	foul or disgusting dirt; refuse.
filth	2.
	syl	filth
	pron	<filT>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme physical or moral uncleanliness; pollution.
filth	3.
	syl	filth
	pron	<filT>
	pos	n.
	def	vulgarity or obscenity, as in language.
filthier	infl
	head	filthy
	syl	filth:i+er
	pos	adj.
filthiest	infl
	head	filthy
	syl	filth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
filthy	1.
	syl	filth:y
	pron	<1filTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or full of filth; very dirty or obscene.
filthy	2.
	syl	filth:y
	pron	<1filTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive or vicious.
	exam	1	that was a filthy trick to play.
filthy	3.
	syl	filth:y
	pron	<1filTi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	extremely unpleasant.
	exam	1	filthy weather.
filthily	sub
	head	filthy
	syl	filth:i+ly
	pos	adv.
filthiness	sub
	head	filthy
	syl	filth:i+ness
	pos	n.
filtrate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin filtr*_are to #7filter 
filtrate	1.
	syl	fil+trate
	pron	<1filtrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or gas that has been filtered.
filtrate	2.
	syl	fil+trate
	pron	<1filtrAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	another name for { {filter} (sense 7)}.
filtratable	sub
	head	filtrate
	syl	fil+trat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
filtration	0.
	syl	fil+tra+tion
	pron	<fil1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of filtering.
filum	ety	Latin: thread, cord, fibre
fila	infl
	head	filum
	syl	fi+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
filum	0.
	syl	fi+lum
	pron	<1fIl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any threadlike structure or part.
fimble	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch femeel, from Old French chanvre femelle female hemp, from chanvre hemp+ femelle #7female 
fimble	0.
	syl	fim+ble
	pron	<1fimbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the male plant of the hemp, which matures before the female plant.
fimbria	ety	C18: from Late Latin, from Latin fimbriae threads, shreds
fimbriae	infl
	head	fimbria
	syl	fim+bri:ae
	pron	<-bri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fimbria	0.
	syl	fim+bri:a
	pron	<1fimbri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a fringe or fringelike margin or border, esp. at the opening of the Fallopian tubes.
fimbrial	sub
	head	fimbria
	syl	fim+bri:al
	pos	adj.
fimbriated	infl
	head	fimbriate
	or	fimbrillate
	syl	fim+bri+at+ed
	pron	<1fimbrilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
fimbrillate	infl
	head	fimbriate
	or	fimbriated
	syl	fim+bril+late
	pron	<1fimbrilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
fimbriate	0.
	syl	fim+bri+ate
	pron	<1fimbriit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a fringed margin, as some petals, antennae, etc.
fimbriation	sub
	head	fimbriate
	syl	fim+bri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
fin	ety	Old English finn; related to Middle Dutch vinne, Old Swedish fina, Latin pinna wing &- #!fin+less adj.
fin	H1.1.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the firm appendages that are the organs of locomotion and balance in fishes and some other aquatic animals. Most fishes have paired and unpaired fins, the former corresponding to the limbs of higher vertebrates.
fin	H1.2.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or appendage that resembles a fin.
fin	H1.3.a.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a vertical surface to which the rudder is attached, usually placed at the rear of an aeroplane to give stability about the vertical axis. U.S. name: {vertical stabilizer}.
fin	H1.3.b.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	an aerofoil fixed to a rocket or missile to give stability.
fin	H1.4.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a fixed or adjustable blade projecting under water from the hull of a vessel to give it stability or control.
fin	H1.5.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting rib to dissipate heat from the surface of an engine cylinder, motor casing, or radiator.
fin	H1.6.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	another name for { {flipper} (sense 2)}.
fins	infl
	head	fin
	syl	fins
	pos	vb.
finning	infl
	head	fin
	syl	fin+ning
	pos	vb.
finned	infl
	head	fin
	syl	finned.
	pos	vb.
fin	H1.7.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with fins.
fin	H1.8.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the fins from (a dead fish).
fin	H1.9.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a whale
	def	to agitate the fins violently in the water.
fin	ety	from Yiddish finf five, ultimately from Old High German funf, finf 
fin	H2.0.
	syl	fin
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a five-dollar bill.
fin	1.
	syl	fin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	finance.
fin	2.
	syl	fin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	financial.
fin	3.
	syl	fin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	finish.
Fin	1.
	syl	Fin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Finland.
Fin	2.
	syl	Fin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Finnish.
fineable	alt
	head	finable
	or	finable
	syl	fine+a:ble
	pron	<1fIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
finable	0.
	or	fineable
	syl	fin+a:ble
	pron	<1fIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to a fine.
finableness	sub
	head	finable
	or	fineableness
	syl	fin+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
fineableness	sub
	head	finable
	or	finableness
	syl	fine+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
finagle	ety	C20: probably changed from #7fainaigue 
finagle	1.
	syl	fi+na+gle
	pron	<fi1nAgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get or achieve by trickery, craftiness, or persuasion; wangle.
finagle	2.
	syl	fi+na+gle
	pron	<fi1nAgL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to use trickery or craftiness on (a person).
finagler	sub
	head	finagle
	syl	fi+1na+gler
	pos	n.
final	ety	C14: from Latin f*_in*_alis, from f*_inis limit, boundary
final	1.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or occurring at the end; concluding; ultimate; last.
final	2.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no possibility for further discussion, action, or change; conclusive; decisive.
	exam	1	a final decree of judgment.
final	3.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or constituting an end or purpose.
	exam	1	a final clause may be introduced by @6in order to@9.
final	4.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	at the end of a word.
	exam	1	@6cat@9 has a final @6t@9.
final	5.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for { {perfect} (sense 9b.)}.
final	6.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	n.
	def	a terminal or last thing; end.
final	7.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	n.
	def	a deciding contest between the winners of previous rounds in a competition.
final	8.
	syl	fi+nal
	pron	<1fInL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the tonic note of a church mode.
final cause	0.
	syl	fi+nal cause
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the end or purpose of a thing or process.
finale	ety	C18: from Italian, n. use of adj. finale, from Latin f*_in*_alis #7final 
finale	1.
	syl	fi+na+le
	pron	<fi1na:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the concluding part of any performance or presentation.
finale	2.
	syl	fi+na+le
	pron	<fi1na:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the closing section or movement of a musical composition.
finalism	0.
	syl	fi+nal+ism
	pron	<1fIn*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that final causes determine the course of all events. &- {fi+na+#!lis+tic}
finalist	0.
	syl	fi+nal+ist
	pron	<1fIn*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a contestant who has reached the last and decisive stage of a sports or other competition.
finalities	infl
	head	finality
	syl	fi+nal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
finality	1.
	syl	fi+nal+i:ty
	pron	<fI1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being final or settled; conclusiveness.
	exam	1	the finality of death.
finality	2.
	syl	fi+nal+i:ty
	pron	<fI1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a final or conclusive act.
finality	3.
	syl	fi+nal+i:ty
	pron	<fI1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	the doctrine of the efficacy of final causes. Compare {teleology}.
finalise	alt
	head	finalize
	or	finalize
	syl	fi+nal+ise
	pron	<1fIn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
finalize	1.
	or	finalise
	syl	fi+nal+ize
	pron	<1fIn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into final form; settle.
	exam	1	to finalize plans for the merger.
finalize	2.
	or	finalise
	syl	fi+nal+ize
	pron	<1fIn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to complete arrangements or negotiations; reach agreement on a transaction.
finalization	sub
	head	finalize
	or	finalisation
	syl	fi+na+li+1za+tion
finalisation	sub
	head	finalize
	or	finalization
	syl	fi+na+li+1sa+tion
finally	1.
	syl	fi+nal+ly
	pron	<1fIn*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	after a long delay; at last; eventual?!ly.
finally	2.
	syl	fi+nal+ly
	pron	<1fIn*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the end or final point; lastly.
finally	3.
	syl	fi+nal+ly
	pron	<1fIn*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely; con?!clusively; irrevocably.
finally	xref
	syl	fi+nal+ly
	pron	<1fIn*li>
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
finally	4.
	syl	fi+nal+ly
	pron	<1fIn*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the end; lastly.
	exam	1	finally, he put his tie on.
finally	5.
	syl	fi+nal+ly
	pron	<1fIn*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as the last or final point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument.
finals	1.
	syl	fi+nals
	pron	<1fInLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the deciding part or parts of a sports or other competition.
finals	2.
	syl	fi+nals
	pron	<1fInLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Education.
	def	the last examination series in an academic or professional course.
finance	ety	C14: from Old French, from finer to end, settle by payment
finance	1.
	syl	fi+nance
	pron	<fi1n@ns>, <1fIn@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of money, credit, etc., esp. with respect to government revenues and expendi?!tures.
finance	2.
	syl	fi+nance
	pron	<fi1n@ns>, <1fIn@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	funds or the provision of funds.
finance	3.
	syl	fi+nance
	pron	<fi1n@ns>, <1fIn@ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	funds; financial condition.
finance	4.
	syl	fi+nance
	pron	<fi1n@ns>, <1fIn@ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or obtain funds, capital, or credit for.
finance	5.
	syl	fi+nance
	pron	<fi1n@ns>, <1fIn@ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manage or secure financial resources.
finance bill	0.
	syl	fi+nance bill
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative bill providing money for the public treasury.
house	alt
	head	finance company
	or	finance company
	syl	house
	pos	n.
finance company	0.
	or	house
	syl	fi+nance com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	an enterprise engaged in the loan of money against collateral or speculatively to manu?!facturers and retailers, esp. one specializing in the financing of hire-purchase contracts.
financial	1.
	syl	fi+nan+cial
	pron	<fi1n@nS*l>, <fI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to finance or finances.
financial	2.
	syl	fi+nan+cial
	pron	<fi1n@nS*l>, <fI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to persons who manage money, capital, or credit.
financially	sub
	head	financial
	syl	fi+1nan+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
financial year	1.
	syl	fi+nan+cial year
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any annual period at the end of which a firm's accounts are made up.
financial year	2.
	syl	fi+nan+cial year
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the annual period ending April 5, over which Budget estimates are made by the British Government and which functions as the income-tax year.
financial year	xref
	syl	fi+nan+cial year
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	U.S. equivalent: {fiscal year}.
financier	0.
	syl	fi+nan+ci+er
	pron	<fi1n@nsi*>, <fI->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is engaged or skilled in large-scale financial operations.
finback	0.
	syl	fin+back
	pron	<1fin2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rorqual}.
finch	ety	Old English finc; related to Old High German finko, Middle Dutch vinker, Greek spingos 
finch	1.
	syl	finch
	pron	<finC>
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the family having a short stout bill for feeding on seeds and, in most species, a bright plumage in the male. Common examples are the goldfinch, bullfinch, chaffinch, siskin, and canary.
finch	2.
	syl	finch
	pron	<finC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related birds.
Finchley	0.
	syl	Finch+ley
	pron	<1finCli>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential district of N London, part of the Greater London borough of Barnet since 1965.
find	ety	Old English findan; related to Old Norse finna, Gothic finthan, Old High German fintan to find)
finds	infl
	head	find
	syl	finds
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
finding	infl
	head	find
	syl	find+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
found	infl
	head	find
	syl	found.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
find	1.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to meet with or discover by chance.
find	2.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to discover or obtain, esp. by search or effort.
	exam	1	to find happiness.
find	3.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to become aware of; realize.
	exam	1	he found that nobody knew.
find	4.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to regard as being; consider.
	exam	1	I find this wine a little sour.
find	5.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to look for and point out (something to be criticized).
	exam	1	to find fault.
find	6.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to determine an issue after judicial inquiry and pronounce a verdict (upon).
	exam	1	the court found the accused guilty.
find	7.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to regain (something lost or not functioning).
	exam	1	to find one's tongue.
find	8.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reach (a target).
	exam	1	the bullet found its mark.
find	9.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide, esp. with difficulty.
	exam	1	we'll find room for you too.
find	10.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be able to pay.
	exam	1	I can't find that amount of money.
find oneself	11.
	head	find
	syl	find oneself.
	def	to accept and make use of one's personality and interests.
find one's feet	12.
	head	find
	syl	find one's feet.
	def	to become capable or confident, as in a new job.
find	13.
	syl	find
	pron	<fInd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a person, thing, etc., that is found, esp. a valuable or fortunate discovery.
findable	sub
	head	find
	syl	find+a:ble
	pos	adj.
finder	1.
	syl	find+er
	pron	<1fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that finds.
finder	2.
	syl	find+er
	pron	<1fInd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a small low-power wide-angle telescope fitted to a more powerful larger telescope, used to locate celestial objects to be studied by the larger instrument.
finder	3.
	syl	find+er
	pron	<1fInd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	short for {viewfinder}.
finders keepers	4.
	head	finder
	syl	finders keepers.
	qual	Informal.
	def	whoever finds something has the right to keep it.
fin de siecle	1.
	syl	fin de si*`e+cle
	pron	French. <f?~e> <d*> <1sjekl>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of the 19th century, when traditional social, moral, and artistic values were in transition.
fin-de-siecle	infl
	head	fin de siecle
	syl	fin-de-si*`e:cle.
	pos	adj.
fin de siecle	2.
	syl	fin de si*`e+cle
	pron	French. <f?~e> <d*> <1sjekl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the close of the 19th century.
fin de siecle	3.
	syl	fin de si*`e+cle
	pron	French. <f?~e> <d*> <1sjekl>
	pos	adj.
	def	decadent, esp. in artistic tastes.
finding	1.
	syl	find+ing
	pron	<1fIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that is found or discovered.
finding	2.
	syl	find+ing
	pron	<1fIndiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the conclusion reached after a judicial inquiry; verdict.
finding	3.
	syl	find+ing
	pron	<1fIndiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the tools and equipment of an artisan.
find out	1.
	syl	find out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to gain knowledge of (something); learn.
	exam	1	he found out what he wanted.
find out	2.
	syl	find out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to detect the crime, deception, etc., of (someone).
find the lady	0.
	syl	find the la:dy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {three-card trick}.
fine	ety	C13: from Old French fin, from Latin f*_inis end, boundary, as in f*_inis hon*_orum the highest degree of honour
fine	H1.1.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	excellent or choice in quality; very good of its kind.
	exam	1	a fine speech.
fine	H1.2.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	superior in skill, ability, or accomplish?!ment.
	exam	1	a fine violinist.
fine	H1.3.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	clear and dry.
fine	H1.4.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoyable or satisfying.
	exam	1	a fine time.
fine	H1.5.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	quite well; in satisfactory health.
	exam	1	I feel fine.
fine	H1.6.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of delicate composition or careful workmanship.
	exam	1	fine crystal.
fine	H1.7.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of precious metals
	def	pure or having a high or specified degree of purity.
	exam	1	fine silver;
	exam	2	gold 98 per cent fine.
fine	H1.8.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	subtle in perception; discriminating.
	exam	1	a fine eye for antique brasses.
fine	H1.9.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	abstruse or subtle.
	exam	1	a fine point in argument.
fine	H1.10.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	very thin or slender.
	exam	1	fine hair.
fine	H1.11.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small.
	exam	1	fine dust;
	exam	2	fine print.
fine	H1.12.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of edges, blades, etc.
	def	sharp; keen.
fine	H1.13.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	ornate, showy, or smart.
fine	H1.14.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	good-looking; handsome.
	exam	1	a fine young woman.
fine	H1.15.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	polished, elegant, or refined.
	exam	1	a fine gentleman.
fine	H1.16.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally upright and com?!mendable.
	exam	1	a fine man.
fine	H1.17.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Cricket. of a fielding position
	def	oblique to and behind the wicket.
	exam	1	fine leg.
fine	H1.18.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	disappointing or terrible.
	exam	1	a fine mess.
fine	H1.19.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	quite well; all right.
	exam	1	that suits me fine.
fine	H1.20.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adv.
	def	a nonstandard word for {finely}.
fine	H1.21.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Billiards, etc. of a stroke on the cue ball
	def	so as to merely brush the object ball.
cut it fine	22.
	head	fine
	syl	cut it fine.
	def	to allow little margin of time, space, etc.
fine	H1.23.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become finer; refine.
fine	H1.24.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by down or away
	def	to make or become smaller.
fine	H1.25.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clarify (wine, etc.) by adding finings.
fine	H1.26.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to hit (a cue ball) fine.
fine	H1.27.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll by up; Austral. informal. of the weather
	def	to become fine.
fine	ety	C12 (in the sense: conclusion, settlement): from Old French fin; see #7fine %1
fine	H2.1.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a certain amount of money exacted as a penalty.
	exam	1	a parking fine.
fine	H2.2.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment made by a tenant at the start of his tenancy to reduce his subsequent rent; premium.
fine	H2.3.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Feudal law.
	def	a sum of money paid by a man to his lord, esp. for a privilege.
fine	H2.4.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of transferring land in England by bringing a fictitious law suit: abolished 1833.
fine	H2.5.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a penalty of any sort.
fine	H2.6.a.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	def	in short; briefly.
fine	H2.6.b.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	n.
	def	in conclusion; finally.
fine	H2.7.
	syl	fine
	pron	<fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose a fine on.
fine	ety	Italian, from Latin f*_inis end
fine	H3.1.
	syl	fi:ne
	pron	<1fEnA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the point at which a piece is to end, usually after a or
fine	H3.2.
	syl	fi:ne
	pron	<1fEnA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an ending or finale.
fine	ety	literally: fine
fine	H4.0.
	syl	fine
	pos	French. fin; n.
	def	brandy of ordinary quality.
fineable	0.
	syl	fine+a:ble
	pron	<1fIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {finable}.
fineableness	sub
	head	fineable
	syl	fine+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
fine art	1.
	syl	fine art
	pos	n.
	def	art produced chiefly for its aesthetic value, as opposed to applied art.
fine art	2.
	syl	fine art
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {beaux arts}. any of the fields in which such art is produced, such as paint?!ing, sculpture, and engraving.
fine-cut	0.
	syl	fine-cut
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tobacco
	def	finely cut or shredded.
fine-draws	infl
	head	fine-draw
	syl	fine-draws
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fine-drawing	infl
	head	fine-draw
	syl	fine-draw:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fine-drew	infl
	head	fine-draw
	syl	fine-drew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fine-drawn	infl
	head	fine-draw
	syl	fine-drawn.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fine-draw	1.
	syl	fine-draw
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew together so finely that the join is scarcely noticeable.
fine-draw	2.
	syl	fine-draw
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out the last drawing-out operation on (wire, tube, etc.) to reduce its diameter.
fine-drawn	1.
	syl	fine-drawn
	pos	adj.
	usage	of arguments, distinctions, etc.
	def	precise or subtle.
fine-drawn	2.
	syl	fine-drawn
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wire, etc.
	def	drawn out until very fine; attenuated.
fine-drawn	3.
	syl	fine-drawn
	pos	adj.
	usage	of features, etc.
	def	delicate or refined.
Fine Gael	0.
	syl	Fi:ne Gael
	pron	<1fin*> <1gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the major political parties in the Republic of Ireland.
fine-grain	0.
	syl	fine-grain
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	having or producing an image with grain of inconspicuous size.
	exam	1	a fine-grain image;
	exam	2	a fine-grain developer.
fine-grained	0.
	syl	fine-grained
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood, leather, etc.
	def	having a fine smooth even grain.
finely	1.
	syl	fine+ly
	pron	<1fInli>
	pos	adv.
	def	into small pieces; minutely.
finely	2.
	syl	fine+ly
	pron	<1fInli>
	pos	adv.
	def	precisely or subtly.
finely	3.
	syl	fine+ly
	pron	<1fInli>
	pos	adv.
	def	splendidly or delicately.
fineness	1.
	syl	fine+ness
	pron	<1fInnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being fine.
fineness	2.
	syl	fine+ness
	pron	<1fInnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a measurement of the purity of precious metal, expressed as the number of parts per thousand that is precious metal.
fine print	0.
	syl	fine print
	pos	n.
	def	matter set in small type, as in a contract, esp. considered as containing unfavourable conditions that the signer might overlook. Also called: {small print}.
finery	H1.0.
	syl	fin+er:y
	pron	<1fIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	elaborate or showy decoration, esp. clothing and jewellery.
finery	ety	C17: from Old French finerie, from finer to refine; see #7fine %1
fineries	infl
	head	finery
	syl	fin+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
finery	H2.0.
	syl	fin+er:y
	pron	<1fIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a hearth for converting cast iron into wrought iron.
fines herbes	0.
	syl	fines herbes
	qual	French
	def	fin #!z$erb) a mixture of finely chopped herbs, used to flavour omelettes, salads, etc.
finespun	1.
	syl	fine+spun
	pron	<1fIn1sp^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	spun or drawn out to a fine thread.
finespun	2.
	syl	fine+spun
	pron	<1fIn1sp^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively subtle or refined; not practical.
finesse	ety	C15: from Old French, from fin fine, delicate; see #7fine %1
finesse	1.
	syl	fi+nesse
	pron	<fi1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	elegant skill in style or performance.
finesse	2.
	syl	fi+nesse
	pron	<fi1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	subtlety and tact in handling difficult situations.
finesse	3.
	syl	fi+nesse
	pron	<fi1nes>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	an attempt to win a trick when opponents hold a high card in the suit led by playing a lower card, hoping the opponent who has already played holds the missing card.
finesse	4.
	syl	fi+nesse
	pron	<fi1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a trick, artifice, or strategy.
finesse	5.
	syl	fi+nesse
	pron	<fi1nes>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manage or bring about with finesse.
finesse	6.
	syl	fi+nesse
	pron	<fi1nes>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (a card) as a finesse.
fine structure	0.
	syl	fine struc+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the splitting of a spectral line into two or more closely spaced components as a result of interaction between the spin and orbital angular momenta of the atomic electrons. Compare {hyperfine structure}.
fine-toothed comb	alt
	head	fine-tooth comb
	or	fine-tooth comb
	syl	fine-toothed comb
	pos	n.
fine-tooth comb	1.
	or	fine-toothed comb
	syl	fine-tooth comb
	pos	n.
	def	a comb with fine teeth set closely together.
go over	2.
	head	fine-tooth comb
	or	fine-toothrough with a fine-tooth (ed) comb
	syl	go over
	def	to examine very thoroughly.
finfoots	infl
	head	finfoot
	syl	fin+foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
finfoot	0.
	syl	fin+foot
	pron	<1fin2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the tropical and subtropical family having broadly lobed toes, a long slender head and neck, and pale brown plumage: order (cranes, rails etc.). Also called: {sungrebe}.
Fingal's Cave	0.
	syl	Fin+gal's Cave
	pron	<1fiGgLz>
	pos	n.
	def	a cave in W Scotland, on Staffa Island in the Inner Hebrides: basaltic pillars. Length: 68 m (227 ft.). Height: 35 m (117 ft.).
finger	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse fingr, Gothic figgrs, Old High German fingar; see #7five, fist 
finger	1.a.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the digits of the hand, often excluding the thumb. Technical name: {digitus manus}.
finger	1.b.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a finger bowl.
finger	1.c.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; a fingernail.
	def	Related adj.: {digital}.
finger	2.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a glove made to cover a finger.
finger	3.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles a finger in shape or function.
	exam	1	a finger of land.
finger	4.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {digit}. the length or width of a finger used as a unit of measurement.
finger	5.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of liquid in a glass, etc., as deep as a finger is wide; tot.
finger	6.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting machine part, esp. one serving as an indicator.
burn one's fingers	7.
	head	finger
	syl	burn one's fingers.
	def	to suffer as a result of incautious or meddlesome action.
finget	8.
	head	finger
	or	pull one's finger out
	syl	fin+get
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to begin or speed up activity, esp. after initial delay or slackness.
finger	9.a.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	to have an interest in or take part in some activity.
finger	9.b.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	to meddle or interfere.
lay a finger on	10.
	head	finger
	syl	lay a finger on.
	usage	usually negative
	def	to harm.
lay	11.
	head	finger
	or	put one's finger on
	syl	lay
	def	to indicate, identify, or locate accurately.
finot lift	12.
	head	finger
	or	raise a finger
	syl	finot lift
	usage	foll. by an infinitive
	def	not to make any effort (to do something).
let slip through one's fingers	13.
	head	finger
	syl	let slip through one's fingers.
	def	to allow to escape; miss narrowly.
twist	14.
	head	finger
	or	wrap around one's little finger
	syl	twist
	def	to have easy and complete control or influence over.
finger	15.a.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	to inform on or identify, esp. for the police.
finger	15.b.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	to choose (the victim or location of an intended crime).
finger	16.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch or manipulate with the fingers; handle.
finger	17.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to put the finger on (see {sense 15)}.
finger	18.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to extend like a finger.
finger	19.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use one's fingers in playing (an instrument, such as a piano or clarinet).
finger	20.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to indicate on (a composition or part) the fingering required by a pianist, harpsichordist, etc.
finger	21.
	syl	fin+ger
	pron	<1fiGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to arrange the keys of (a clarinet, flute, etc.) for playing in a certain way.
fingerer	sub
	head	finger
	syl	fin+ger+er
	pos	n.
fingerless	sub
	head	finger
	syl	fin+ger+less
	pos	adj.
fingerboard	0.
	syl	fin:ger+board
	pron	<1fiGg*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the long strip of hard wood on a violin, guitar, or related stringed instrument upon which the strings are stopped by the fingers.
finger bowl	0.
	syl	fin+ger bowl
	pos	n.
	def	a small bowl filled with water for rinsing the fingers at the table after a meal.
finger's breadth	alt
	head	fingerbreadth
	or	fingerbreadth
	syl	fin+ger's breadth
	pos	n.
fingerbreadth	0.
	or	finger's breadth
	syl	fin:ger+breadth
	pron	<1fiGg*2bredT>, <-2bretT>
	pos	n.
	def	the width of a finger, used as an indication of length.
fingered	1.
	syl	fin+gered
	pron	<1fiGg*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or dirtied by handling.
fingered	2.a.
	syl	fin+gered
	pron	<1fiGg*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a finger or fingers.
fingered	2.b.
	syl	fin+gered
	pron	<1fiGg*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	nine-fingered;
	exam	2	red-fingered.
fingered	3.
	syl	fin+gered
	pron	<1fiGg*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a musical part
	def	having numerals indicating the necessary fingering.
fingering	1.
	syl	fin+ger+ing
	pron	<1fiGg*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or art of using one's fingers in playing a musical instrument, esp. the piano.
fingering	2.
	syl	fin+ger+ing
	pron	<1fiGg*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the numerals in a musical part indicating this.
fingerling	1.
	syl	fin+ger+ling
	pron	<1fiGg*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a very young fish, esp. the parr of salmon or trout.
fingerling	2.
	syl	fin+ger+ling
	pron	<1fiGg*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a diminutive creature or object.
fingermark	0.
	syl	fin:ger+mark
	pron	<1fiGg*2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark left by dirty or greasy fingers on paintwork, walls, etc.
fingernail	0.
	syl	fin:ger+nail
	pron	<1fiGg*2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin horny translucent plate covering part of the dorsal surface of the end joint of each finger.
finger painting	1.
	syl	fin+ger paint+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the process or art of painting with {finger paints} of starch, glycerin, and pigments, using the fingers, hand, or arm.
finger painting	2.
	syl	fin+ger paint+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a painting made in this way.
finger post	0.
	syl	fin+ger post
	pos	n.
	def	a signpost showing a pointing finger or hand.
fingerprint	1.
	syl	fin:ger+print
	pron	<1fiGg*2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression of the pattern of ridges on the palmar surface of the end joint of each finger and thumb.
fingerprint	2.
	syl	fin:ger+print
	pron	<1fiGg*2print>
	pos	n.
	def	any identifying characteristic.
fingerprint	3.
	syl	fin:ger+print
	pron	<1fiGg*2print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take an inked impression of the fingerprints of (a person).
fingerstall	0.
	syl	fin:ger+stall
	pron	<1fiGg*2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective covering for a finger. Also called: {cot, fingertip}.
finger tight	0.
	syl	fin+ger tight
	pos	adj.
	def	made as tight as possible by hand.
fingertip	1.
	syl	fin:ger+tip
	pron	<1fiGg*2tip>
	pos	n.
	def	the end joint or tip of a finger.
fingertip	2.
	syl	fin:ger+tip
	pron	<1fiGg*2tip>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {fingerstall}.
at one's fingertips	3.
	head	fingertip
	syl	at one's fingertips.
	def	readily available and within one's mental grasp.
finger wave	0.
	syl	fin+ger wave
	pos	n.
	qual	Hairdressing.
	def	a wave set in wet hair by using fingers and comb only.
Fingo	infl
	or	Fingos
	syl	Fin+go
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fingos	infl
	head	Fingo
	or	Fingo
	syl	Fin+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fingo	0.
	syl	Fin+go
	pron	<1fiGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Xhosa-speaking people settled in southern Africa in the Ciskei and Transkei: originally refugees from the Zulu wars of conquest.
finial	ety	C14: from finial (adj.), variant of #7final 
finial	1.
	syl	fi+ni:al
	pron	<1fIni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament on top of a spire, gable, etc., esp. in the form of a foliated fleur-de-lis.
finial	2.
	syl	fi+ni:al
	pron	<1fIni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament at the top of a piece of furniture, etc.
finialed	sub
	head	finial
	syl	fi+ni+aled
	pos	adj.
finicky	ety	C19: from finical, from #7fine %1
finicking	alt
	head	finicky
	or	finicky
	syl	fin+ick+ing
	pos	adj.
finicky	1.
	or	finicking
	syl	fin+ick:y
	pron	<1finiki>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively particu?!lar, as in tastes or standards; fussy.
finicky	2.
	or	finicking
	syl	fin+ick:y
	pron	<1finiki>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of trivial detail; overelaborate.
fining	ety	C17: from #7fine %1 (in the sense: to clarify, refine)
fining	1.
	syl	fin+ing
	pron	<1fIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of removing undissolved gas bubbles from molten glass.
fining	2.
	syl	fin+ing
	pron	<1fIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of clarifying liquors by the addition of a coagulant.
fining	3.
	syl	fin+ing
	pron	<1fIniG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a substance, such as isinglass, added to wine, beer, etc., to clarify it.
finis	ety	C15: from Latin
finis	0.
	syl	fin+is
	pron	<1finis>
	def	the end; finish: used at the end of books, films, etc.
finish	ety	C14: from Old French finir, from Latin f*_in*_ire see #7fine %1
finish	1.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring to an end; complete, conclude, or stop.
finish	2.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to be at or come to the end.
finish	3.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring to a desired or complete condition.
finish	4.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put a particular surface texture on (wood, cloth, etc.).
finish	5.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to destroy or defeat completely.
finish	6.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to train (a person) in social graces and talents.
finish	7.a.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to end a relationship or association.
finish	7.b.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to stop punishing a person.
	exam	1	I haven't finished with you yet&!
finish	8.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the final or last stage or part; end.
finish	9.a.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the death, destruction, or absolute defeat of a person or one side in a conflict.
	exam	1	a fight to the finish.
finish	9.b.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the person, event, or thing that brings this about.
finish	10.a.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the surface texture or appearance of wood, cloth, etc..
	exam	1	a rough finish.
finish	10.b.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a preparation, such as varnish, used to produce such a texture.
finish	11.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a thing, event, etc., that com?!pletes.
finish	12.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	completeness and high quality of workmanship.
finish	13.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	refinement in social graces.
finish	14.
	syl	fin+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	ability to sprint at the end of a race.
	exam	1	he has a good finish.
finisher	sub
	head	finish
	syl	fin+ish+er
	pos	n.
finished	1.
	syl	fin+ished
	pron	<1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	perfected.
finished	2.
	syl	fin+ished
	pron	<1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	predicative
	def	at the end of a task, activity, etc..
	exam	1	they were finished by four.
finished	3.
	syl	fin+ished
	pron	<1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	predicative
	def	without further hope of success or continuation.
	exam	1	she was finished as a prima ballerina.
finishing school	0.
	syl	fin+ish+ing school
	pos	n.
	def	a private school for girls that prepares them for society by teaching social graces and accomplishments.
Finistere	0.
	syl	Fin+is+t*`ere
	pron	<2fini1ste*>, French <finis1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NW France, at the tip of the Breton peninsula. Capital: Quimper. Pop.: 832158 (1975). Area: 7029 sq. km (2741 sq. miles).
Cape	1.
	head	Finisterre
	syl	Cape.
	def	a headland in NW Spain: the westernmost point of the Spanish mainland.
Finisterre	2.
	syl	Fin+is+terre
	pron	<2fini1ste*>
	pos	n.
	def	an English name for {Finist*`ere}.
finite	ety	C15: from Latin f*_in*_itus limited, from f*_in*_ire to limit, end
finite	1.
	syl	fi+nite
	pron	<1fInIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bounded in magnitude or spatial or temporal extent.
	exam	1	a finite difference.
finite	2.
	syl	fi+nite
	pron	<1fInIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having a limited or countable number of digits, terms, etc. Compare { {infinite} (sense 5b. and c.)}.
finite	3.a.
	syl	fi+nite
	pron	<1fInIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited or restricted in nature.
	exam	1	human existence is finite.
finite	3.b.
	syl	fi+nite
	pron	<1fInIt>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the finite.
finite	4.
	syl	fi+nite
	pron	<1fInIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting any form or occurrence of a verb inflected for grammatical features such as person, number, and tense.
finitely	sub
	head	finite
	syl	fi+nite+ly
	pos	adv.
finiteness	sub
	head	finite
	syl	fi+nite+ness
	pos	n.
fink	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
fink	1.
	syl	fink
	pron	<fiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a strikebreaker; blackleg.
fink	2.
	syl	fink
	pron	<fiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an informer, such as one working for the police; spy.
fink	3.
	syl	fink
	pron	<fiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an unpleasant, disappointing, or contemptible person.
fink	4.
	syl	fink
	pron	<fiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to inform (on someone), as to the police.
fin keel	0.
	syl	fin keel
	pos	n.
	def	a projection from the keel of a vessel to give it additional stability.
fink out	0.
	syl	fink out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to fail to carry something out or through; give up.
Finland	1.
	syl	Fin+land
	pron	<1finl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in N Europe, on the Baltic Sea: ceded to Russia by Sweden in 1809; gained independence in 1917; Soviet invasion successfully withstood in 1939-40, with the loss of Karelia. It is generally low-lying, with about 50000 lakes, extensive forests, and peat bogs. Official language: Finnish; Swedish is also widely spoken. Religion: chiefly Lutheran. Currency: markka. Capital: Helsinki. Pop.: 4707000 (1975 est.). Area: 337000 sq. km (130120 sq. miles). Finnish name: {Suomi}.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Finland
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an arm of the Baltic Sea between Finland and the Soviet Union.
Finn	ety	Old English Finnas (plural); related to Old Norse Finnr Finn, Latin Fenn*_i the Finns, Greek Phinnoi 
Finn	H1.1.
	syl	Finn
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Finland.
Finn	H1.2.
	syl	Finn
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of a Finnic language, esp. one of the original inhabitants of Russia, who were pushed northwards during the Slav migrations.
Finn	H2.0.
	syl	Finn
	pron	<fin>
	pos	n.
	def	called (in Irish legend) chief of the Fianna, father of the heroic poet Ossian.
finnan haddock	ety	C18: finnan after River Findhorn, confused with Findon, a village in the Grampian region of Scotland+#7haddock 
finnan haddie	alt
	head	finnan haddock
	or	finnan haddock
	syl	fin+nan had+die
	pos	n.
finnan haddock	0.
	or	finnan haddie
	syl	fin+nan had+dock
	pron	<1fin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	smoked haddock.
finned	0.
	syl	finned
	pron	<find>
	pos	adj.
	def	having one or more fins or finlike parts.
finner	ety	C18: from #7fin %1+-#7er %1
finner	0.
	syl	fin+ner
	pron	<1fin*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rorqual}.
Albert	infl
	head	Finney
	syl	Al:bert.
	pos	n.
Finney	0.
	syl	Fin:ney
	pron	<1fini>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1936, English stage and film actor.
Finnic	1.
	syl	Finn+ic
	pron	<1finik>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two branches of the Finno-Ugric family of languages, including Finnish and several languages of the N Soviet Union in Europe. Compare {Ugric}.
Finnic	2.
	syl	Finn+ic
	pron	<1finik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this group of languages or to the Finns.
Finnish	1.
	syl	Finn+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Finland, the Finns, or their language.
Finnish	2.
	syl	Finn+ish
	pron	<1finiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Finland, also spoken in the NW Soviet Union, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family.
Finnmark	0.
	syl	Finn+mark
	pron	<1fin2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N Norway: the largest, northernmost, and least populated county; mostly a barren plateau. Capital: Vadso@b/. Pop.: 76354 (1971). Area: 48649 sq. km (18973 sq. miles).
Finno-Ugrian	alt
	head	Finno-Ugric
	or	Finno-Ugric
	syl	Fin:no-U:gri:an
	pos	n.
Finno-Ugric	1.
	or	Finno-Ugrian
	syl	Fin:no-U:gric
	pron	<1fin*u1u:grik>, <-1ju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages spoken in Scandinavia, Hungary, and the Soviet Union, including Finnish, Estonian, Hungarian, Ostyak, and Vogul: sometimes regarded as a subfamily of a Uralic family. See also {Ural-Altaic}.
Finno-Ugric	2.
	or	Finno-Ugrian
	syl	Fin:no-U:gric
	pron	<1fin*u1u:grik>, <-1ju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to this family of languages.
finnier	infl
	head	finny
	syl	fin+ni+er
	pos	adj.
finniest	infl
	head	finny
	syl	fin+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
finny	1.
	syl	fin+ny
	pron	<1fini>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	relating to or con?!taining many fishes.
finny	2.
	syl	fin+ny
	pron	<1fini>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or resembling a fin or fins.
fino	ety	from Spanish: #7fine %1
fino	0.
	syl	fi:no
	pron	<1fEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a very dry sherry.
finochio	ety	C18: from Italian: #7fennel 
finocchio	alt
	head	finochio
	or	finochio
	syl	fi+noc+chi:o
	pron	<fi1noki2*u>
	pos	n.
finochio	0.
	or	finocchio
	syl	fi+noch:i:o
	pron	<fi1noki2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of fennel, with thickened stalks that resemble celery and are eaten as a vegetable, esp. in S Europe.
Niels Ryberg	infl
	head	Finsen
	syl	Niels Ry:berg
	pron	<nA:ls> <1rybAr>
	pos	n.
Finsen	0.
	syl	Fin:sen
	pron	Danish <1fAns*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1904, Danish physician; founder of phototherapy: Nobel prize for physiology or medicine 1903.
Finsteraarhorn	0.
	syl	Fin+ster+aar+horn
	pron	<2finst*r1a:hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S central Switzerland: highest peak in the Bernese Alps. Height: 4274 m (14014 ft.).
fiord	0.
	syl	fiord
	pron	<fjc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fjord}.
fiorin	ety	C19: from Irish Gaelic fiorthann wheat grass
fiorin	0.
	syl	fi:o+rin
	pron	<1fI*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a temperate perennial grass, Also called: {creeping bent grass}. See {bent grass}.
fipple	ety	C17: of unknown origin
fipple	1.
	syl	fip+ple
	pron	<1fipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden plug forming a flue in the end of a pipe, as the mouthpiece of a recorder.
fipple	2.
	syl	fip+ple
	pron	<1fipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device in an organ pipe with a flutelike tone.
fipple flute	0.
	syl	fip+ple flute
	pos	n.
	def	an end-blown flute provided with a fipple, such as the recorder or flageolet.
fir	ety	Old English furh; related to Old Norse fura, Old High German foraha fir, Latin quercus oak
fir	1.
	syl	fir
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any pyramidal coniferous tree of the N temperate genus having single needle-like leaves and erect cones: family See also {red fir, silver fir, balsam fir}.
fir	2.
	syl	fir
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other trees of the family such as the Douglas fir.
fir	3.
	syl	fir
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
(Arthur Annesley) Ronald	infl
	head	Firbank
	syl	(Arthur Annesley) Ro:nald.
	pos	n.
Firbank	0.
	syl	Fir:bank
	pron	<1fR:b@nk>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1926, English novelist, whose works include (1919), (1923), and (1926).
Firdusi	alt
	head	Firdausi
	or	Firdausi
	syl	Fir:du:si
	pron	<fi*1du:si>
	pos	n.
Firdausi	0.
	or	Firdusi
	syl	Fir:dau:si
	pron	<fi*1dausi>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of ??935-1020 #7a.d., Persian epic poet; author of a chronicle of the legends and history of Persia.
fire	ety	Old English f*_yr; related to Old Saxon fiur, Old Norse f*_urr, Old High German f*_uir, Greek pur 
fire	1.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of combustion in which inflammable material burns, producing heat, flames, and often smoke.
fire	2.a.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of burning coal, wood, etc., used esp. in a hearth to heat a room.
fire	2.b.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	firewood;
	exam	2	firelighter.
fire	3.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a destructive conflagration, as of a forest, building, etc.
fire	4.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for heating a room, etc.
fire	5.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a fire in light or brilliance.
	exam	1	a diamond's fire.
fire	6.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flash or spark of or as if of fire.
fire	7.a.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of discharging weapons, artillery, etc.
fire	7.b.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the shells, etc., fired.
fire	8.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a burst or rapid volley.
	exam	1	a fire of questions.
fire	9.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	intense passion; ardour.
fire	10.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness, as of imagination, thought, etc.
fire	11.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a burning sensation sometimes produced by drinking strong alcoholic liquor.
fire	12.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	fever and inflammation.
fire	13.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe trial or torment (esp. in the phrase {go through fire and water}) .
between two fires	14.
	head	fire
	syl	between two fires.
	def	under attack from two sides.
catch fire	15.
	head	fire
	syl	catch fire.
	def	to ignite.
fire	16.a.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	to delay firing.
fire	16.b.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	to delay or be delayed.
no smoke without fire	17.
	head	fire
	syl	no smoke without fire.
	def	the evidence strongly suggests something has indeed happened.
fire	18.a.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of ignition.
fire	18.b.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	ardent or eager.
open fire	19.
	head	fire
	syl	open fire.
	def	to start firing a gun, artillery, etc.
play with fire	20.
	head	fire
	syl	play with fire.
	def	to be involved in something risky.
fire	21.a.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	to ignite.
fire	21.b.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	to arouse or excite.
set the world	22.
	head	fire
	or	the Thames on fire
	syl	set the world
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause a great sensation.
under fire	23.
	head	fire
	syl	under fire.
	def	being attacked, as by weapons or by harsh criticism.
fire	24.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a group of three signs of the zodiac, Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Compare { {earth} (sense 10)}, {{air} (sense 18)}, {{water} (sense 12)}.
fire	25.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (a firearm or projectile) or (of a firearm, etc.) to be discharged.
fire	26.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to detonate (an explosive charge or device), or (of such a charge or device) to be detonated.
fire	27.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dismiss from employment.
fire	28.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Ceramics.
	def	to bake in a kiln to harden the clay, fix the glaze, etc.
fire	29.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to kindle or be kindled; ignite.
fire	30.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with fuel.
	exam	1	oil fires the heating system.
fire	31.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tend a fire.
fire	32.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to heat.
fire	33.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat slowly so as to dry.
fire	34.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse to strong emotion.
fire	35.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to glow or cause to glow.
fire	36.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of grain
	def	to become blotchy or yellow before matur?!ity.
fire	37.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another word for {cauterize}.
fire	38.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Austral. slang. of a sportsman, etc.
	def	to play well or with enthusiasm. {~}
fire	39.
	syl	fire
	pron	<fI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a cry to warn others of a fire.
fireable	sub
	head	fire
	syl	fire+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fireless	sub
	head	fire
	syl	fire+less
	pos	adj.
firer	sub
	head	fire
	syl	fir+er
	pos	n.
fire alarm	1.
	syl	fire a:larm
	pos	n.
	def	a device to give warning of fire, esp. a bell, siren, or hooter.
fire alarm	2.
	syl	fire a:larm
	pos	n.
	def	a shout to warn that a fire has broken out.
fire-and-brimstone	0.
	syl	fire-and-brim:stone
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sermon, preacher, etc.
	def	zealous, esp. in threatening eternal damnation.
fire ant	0.
	syl	fire ant
	pos	n.
	def	any mound-building predatory ant of the genus of tropical and subtropical America, that can inflict a painful sting.
firearm	0.
	syl	fire+arm
	pron	<1fI*r2a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a weapon, esp. a portable gun or pistol, from which a projectile can be discharged by an explosion caused by igniting gunpowder, etc.
fire away	0.
	syl	fire a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often imperative
	def	to begin to speak or to ask questions.
fireback	1.
	syl	fire+back
	pron	<1fI*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {reredos}. an ornamental iron slab against the back wall of a hearth.
fireback	2.
	syl	fire+back
	pron	<1fI*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any pheasant of the genus of SE Asia.
fireball	1.
	syl	fire+ball
	pron	<1fI*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball-shaped discharge of lightning.
fireball	2.
	syl	fire+ball
	pron	<1fI*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the bright spherical region of hot ionized gas at the centre of a nuclear explosion.
fireball	3.
	syl	fire+ball
	pron	<1fI*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for {bolide}.
fireball	4.
	syl	fire+ball
	pron	<1fI*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an energetic person.
firebird	0.
	syl	fire+bird
	pron	<1fI*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any of various songbirds having a bright red plumage, esp. the Baltimore oriole.
fire blight	0.
	syl	fire blight
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of apples, pears, and similar fruit trees, caused by the bacterium and characterized by blackening of the blossoms and leaves, and cankers on the branches.
fireboat	0.
	syl	fire+boat
	pron	<1fI*2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vessel equipped with fire-fighting apparatus.
firebomb	0.
	syl	fire+bomb
	pron	<1fI*2bom>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {incendiary} (sense 6).
firebox	1.
	syl	fire+box
	pron	<1fI*2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the furnace chamber of a boiler in a steam locomotive.
firebox	2.
	syl	fire+box
	pron	<1fI*2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {tinderbox}.
firebrand	1.
	syl	fire+brand
	pron	<1fI*2br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of burning or glowing wood or other material.
firebrand	2.
	syl	fire+brand
	pron	<1fI*2br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who causes unrest or is very energetic.
firebrat	0.
	syl	fire+brat
	pron	<1fI*2br@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small primitive wingless insect, that occurs in warm buildings, feeding on starchy food scraps, fabric, etc.: order (bristletails).
fireguard	infl
	head	firebreak
	or	fire line
	syl	fire+guard
	pron	<1fI*2ga:d>
	pos	n.
fire line	infl
	head	firebreak
	or	fireguard
	syl	fire line
	pos	n.
firebreak	0.
	syl	fire+break
	pron	<1fI*2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of open land in forest or prairie, serving to arrest the advance of a fire.
firebrick	0.
	syl	fire+brick
	pron	<1fI*2brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a refractory brick made of fire clay, used for lining furnaces, flues, etc.
fire brigade	0.
	syl	fire bri+gade
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an organized body of firemen.
firebug	0.
	syl	fire+bug
	pron	<1fI*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who deliberately sets fire to property.
fire clay	0.
	syl	fire clay
	pos	n.
	def	a heat-resistant clay used in the making of firebricks, furnace linings, etc.
fire company	1.
	syl	fire com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	an insurance company selling policies relating to fire risk.
fire company	2.
	syl	fire com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an organized body of firemen.
fire control	0.
	syl	fire con+trol
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the procedures by which weapons are brought to engage a target.
firecracker	0.
	syl	fire+crack:er
	pron	<1fI*2kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cardboard container filled with explosive powder and lit by a fuse.
firecrest	0.
	syl	fire+crest
	pron	<1fI*2krest>
	pos	n.
	def	a small European warbler, having a crown striped with yellow, black, and white.
fire-cure	0.
	syl	fire-cure
	pos	vb.
	usage	tr
	def	to cure (tobacco) by exposure to the smoke and heat of an open fire.
firedamp	0.
	syl	fire+damp
	pron	<1fI*2d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of hydrocarbons, chiefly methane, formed in coal mines. It forms explosive mixtures with air. See also {afterdamp}.
fire department	0.
	syl	fire de+part+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the department of a local authority responsible for the prevention and extinguishing of fires.
firedog	0.
	syl	fire+dog
	pron	<1fI*2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of decorative metal stands used to support logs in an open fire.
firedragon	alt
	head	firedrake
	or	firedrake
	syl	fire+drag:on
	pron	<1fI*2dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
firedrake	0.
	or	firedragon
	syl	fire+drake
	pron	<1fI*2drAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Myth.
	def	a fire-breathing dragon.
fire drill	0.
	syl	fire drill
	pos	n.
	def	a rehearsal of duties or escape procedures to be followed in case of fire.
fire-eater	1.
	syl	fire-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a performer who simulates the swallowing of fire.
fire-eater	2.
	syl	fire-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a belligerent person.
fire-eating	sub
	head	fire-eater
	syl	fire-2eat:ing
	pos	n. adj.
fire engine	0.
	syl	fire en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy road vehicle that carries firemen and fire-fighting equipment to a fire.
fire escape	0.
	syl	fire es+cape
	pos	n.
	def	a means of evacuating persons from a building in the event of fire, esp. a metal staircase outside the building.
fire-extinguisher	0.
	syl	fire-ex:tin:guish+er
	pos	n.
	def	a portable device for extinguishing fires, usually consisting of a canister with a directional nozzle used to direct a spray of water, chemically generated foam, inert gas, or fine powder onto the fire.
fireflies	infl
	head	firefly
	syl	fire+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
firefly	1.
	syl	fire+fly
	pron	<1fI*2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal beetle of the family common in warm and tropical regions, having luminescent abdominal organs. See also {glow-worm}.
firefly	2.
	syl	fire+fly
	pron	<1fI*2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American click beetle of the genus esp. that have luminescent thoracic organs.
fireguard	1.
	syl	fire+guard
	pron	<1fI*2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fire screen}. a metal panel or meshed frame put before an open fire to protect against falling logs, sparks, etc.
fireguard	2.
	syl	fire+guard
	pron	<1fI*2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {firebreak}.
fire hydrant	0.
	syl	fire hy+drant
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrant for use as an emergency supply for fighting fires, esp. one in a street. Also called (U.S.): {fireplug}.
fire insurance	0.
	syl	fire in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	insurance covering damage or loss caused by fire or lightning.
fire irons	0.
	syl	fire i:rons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	metal fireside implements, such as poker, shovel, and tongs.
fireless cooker	0.
	syl	fire+less cook+er
	pos	n.
	def	an insulated container that retains enough heat to cook food or keep it warm.
firelock	1.
	syl	fire+lock
	pron	<1fI*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete type of gunlock with a priming mechanism ignited by sparks.
firelock	2.
	syl	fire+lock
	pron	<1fI*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a gun or musket having such a lock.
firemen	infl
	head	fireman
	syl	fire+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fireman	1.
	syl	fire+man
	pron	<1fI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fights fires, usually a trained volunteer or public employee.
fireman	2.a.
	syl	fire+man
	pron	<1fI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	on steam locomotives
	def	the man who stokes the fire and controls the injectors feeding water to the boiler.
fireman	2.b.
	syl	fire+man
	pron	<1fI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	on diesel and electric locomotives
	def	the driver's assistant.
fireman	3.
	syl	fire+man
	pron	<1fI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who tends furnaces; stoker.
fireman	4.
	syl	fire+man
	pron	<1fI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {deputy}. a mine official responsible for safety precautions. U.S. equivalent: {fire boss}.
fireman	5.
	syl	fire+man
	pron	<1fI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Navy.
	def	a junior rating who works on marine engineering equipment.
fire marshal	1.
	syl	fire mar+shal
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a public official responsible for investigating the causes of fires, enforcing fire prevention laws, etc.
fire marshal	2.
	syl	fire mar+shal
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the head of a fire prevention organization.
Firenze	0.
	syl	Fi+ren+ze
	pron	<fi1rentsA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Florence}.
fire opal	0.
	syl	fire o:pal
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-red translucent variety of opal, valued as a gemstone.
firepan	0.
	syl	fire+pan
	pron	<1fI*2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal container for a fire in a room.
fireplace	0.
	syl	fire+place
	pron	<1fI*2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an open recess in a wall of a room, at the base of a chimney, etc., for a fire; hearth.
fireplug	0.
	syl	fire+plug
	pron	<1fI*2pl^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {fire hydrant}.
fire power	0.
	syl	fire pow+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the capability of delivering fire.
fireproof	1.
	syl	fire+proof
	pron	<1fI*2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of resisting damage by fire.
fireproof	2.
	syl	fire+proof
	pron	<1fI*2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make resistant to fire.
fire raiser	0.
	syl	fire rais+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deliberately sets fire to property, etc. &- {fire rais+ing}
fire screen	1.
	syl	fire screen
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative screen placed in the hearth when there is no fire.
fire screen	2.
	syl	fire screen
	pos	n.
	def	a screen placed before a fire to protect the face from intense heat.
fire ship	0.
	syl	fire ship
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel loaded with explosives and used, esp. formerly, as a bomb by igniting it and directing it to drift among an enemy's warships.
fireside	1.
	syl	fire+side
	pron	<1fI*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the hearth.
fireside	2.
	syl	fire+side
	pron	<1fI*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	family life; the home.
fire station	0.
	syl	fire sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a building where fire-fighting vehicles and equipment are stationed and where firemen on duty wait. Also called (U.S.): {firehouse, station house}.
firestone	0.
	syl	fire+stone
	pron	<1fI*2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a sandstone that withstands intense heat, esp. one used for lining kilns, furnaces, etc.
firestorm	0.
	syl	fire+storm
	pron	<1fI*2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm in which violent winds are drawn into the column of rising hot air over an area that has been severely bombed.
firethorn	0.
	syl	fire+thorn
	pron	<1fI*2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any rosaceous evergreen spiny shrub of the genus of SE Europe and Asia, having bright red or orange fruits: cultivated for ornament.
firetrap	0.
	syl	fire+trap
	pron	<1fI*2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a building that would burn easily or one without fire escapes.
fire walking	0.
	syl	fire walk+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a religious rite in which people walk barefoot over white-hot ashes, stones, etc.
fire wall	0.
	syl	fire wall
	pos	n.
	def	a fireproof wall or partition used to impede the progress of a fire, as from one room or compartment to another.
firewarden	0.
	syl	fire+ward:en
	pron	<1fI*2wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an officer responsible for fire prevention and control in an area, esp. in a forest.
fire watcher	0.
	syl	fire watch+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who watches for fires, esp. those caused by aerial bombardment.
firewater	0.
	syl	fire+wa:ter
	pron	<1fI*2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any strong spirit, esp. whisky.
fireweed	1.
	syl	fire+weed
	pron	<1fI*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that appear as first vegetation in burnt-over areas.
fireweed	2.
	syl	fire+weed
	pron	<1fI*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pilewort}. a weedy North American plant, having small white or greenish flowers: family (composites).
fireweed	3.
	syl	fire+weed
	pron	<1fI*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rosebay willowherb}. {See {rosebay} (sense 2)}.
firework	0.
	syl	fire+work
	pron	<1fI*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a Catherine wheel, Roman candle, or rocket, in which combustible materials are ignited and produce coloured flames, sparks, and smoke, sometimes accompanied by bangs.
fireworks	1.
	syl	fire+works
	pron	<1fI*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a show in which large numbers of fireworks are let off simultaneously.
fireworks	2.
	syl	fire+works
	pron	<1fI*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exciting or spectacular exhibition, as of musical virtuosity or wit.
fireworks	3.
	syl	fire+works
	pron	<1fI*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a burst of temper.
firing	1.
	syl	fir+ing
	pron	<1fI*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of baking ceramics, etc., in a kiln or furnace.
	exam	1	a second firing.
firing	2.
	syl	fir+ing
	pron	<1fI*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stoking a fire or furnace.
firing	3.
	syl	fir+ing
	pron	<1fI*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a discharge of a firearm.
firing	4.
	syl	fir+ing
	pron	<1fI*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	something used as fuel, such as coal or wood.
firing	5.
	syl	fir+ing
	pron	<1fI*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a scorching of plants, as a result of disease, drought, or heat.
firing line	1.a.
	syl	fir+ing line
	pos	n.
	def	the positions from which fire is delivered.
firing line	1.b.
	syl	fir+ing line
	pos	n.
	def	the soldiers occupying these positions.
firing line	2.
	syl	fir+ing line
	pos	n.
	def	the leading or most advanced position in an activity.
firing order	0.
	syl	fir+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	def	the sequence of ignition in the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine.
firing party	1.
	syl	fir+ing par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a military detachment detailed to fire a salute at a funeral.
firing party	2.
	syl	fir+ing par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {firing squad}.
firing pin	0.
	syl	fir+ing pin
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the firing mechanism of a firearm that ignites the charge by striking the primer.
firing squad	0.
	syl	fir+ing squad
	pos	n.
	def	a small military detachment formed to implement a death sentence by shooting.
firkin	ety	C14: fir, from Middle Dutch vierde #7fourth+ -#7kin 
firkin	1.
	syl	fir+kin
	pron	<1fR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wooden barrel or similar container.
firkin	2.
	syl	fir+kin
	pron	<1fR:kin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit of capacity equal to nine gallons.
firm	ety	C14: from Latin firmus 
firm	H1.1.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	not soft or yielding to a touch or pressure; rigid; solid.
firm	H1.2.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	securely in position; stable or stationary.
firm	H1.3.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	definitely established; decided; settled.
firm	H1.4.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	enduring or steady; constant.
firm	H1.5.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having determination or strength; resolute.
firm	H1.6.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of prices, markets, etc.
	def	tending to rise. {~}
firm	H1.7.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a secure, stable, or unyielding manner.
	exam	1	he stood firm over his obligation to pay.
firm	H1.8.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to make or become firm.
firm	H1.9.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Austral. horse racing. of a horse
	def	to shorten in odds.
firmly	sub
	head	firm
	syl	firm+ly
	pos	adv.
firmness	sub
	head	firm
	syl	firm+ness
	pos	n.
firm	ety	C16 (in the sense: signature): from Spanish firma signature, title of a partnership or business concern, from firmar to sign, from Latin firm*_are to confirm, from firmus firm
firm	H2.1.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial enterprise.
firm	H2.2.
	syl	firm
	pron	<fR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a team of doctors and their assistants.
firmament	ety	C13: from Late Latin firm*_amentum sky (considered as fixed above the earth), from Latin: prop, support, from firm*_are to make #7firm %1
firmament	0.
	syl	fir+ma+ment
	pron	<1fR:m*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the expanse of the sky; heavens.
firmamental	sub
	head	firmament
	syl	fir+ma+men+tal
	pron	<2fR:m*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
firmer chisel	0.
	syl	fir+mer chis+el
	pron	<1fR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chisel or gouge with a thin blade, used on wood. Sometimes shortened to {firmer}.
firmware	0.
	syl	firm+ware
	pron	<1fR:m2we*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a series of fixed instructions that requires computer hardware to change it.
firn	ety	C19: from German (Swiss dialect) firn of the previous year, from Old High German firni old
firn	0.
	syl	firn
	pron	<fi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {n*'ev*'e} (sense 1)}.
firry	1.
	syl	fir+ry
	pron	<1fR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or made from fir trees.
firry	2.
	syl	fir+ry
	pron	<1fR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in or dominated by firs.
first	ety	Old English fyrest; related to Old Saxon furist, Old Norse fyrstr, German F*"urst prince, one who is first in rank
first	1.a.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	coming before all others; earliest, best, or foremost.
first	1.b.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	exam	1	I was the first to arrive.
first	2.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	preceding all others in numbering or counting order; the ordinal number of Often written: 1st.
first	3.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	rated, graded, or ranked above all other levels.
first	4.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	denoting the lowest forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle.
first	5.a.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	denoting the highest part assigned to one of the voice parts in a chorus or one of the sections of an orchestra.
	exam	1	first soprano;
	exam	2	the first violins.
first	5.b.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	denoting the principal player in a specific orchestral section.
	exam	1	he plays first horn.
first thing	6.
	head	first
	syl	first thing.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	as the first action of the day.
	exam	1	I'll see you first thing tomorrow.
first things first	7.
	head	first
	syl	first things first.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	things must be done in order of priority.
fidea	infl
	head	first
	syl	fidea
etc	infl
	head	first
	syl	etc.
the first thing	8.
	head	first
	syl	the first thing
	usage	usually prenominal; in negative constructions
	def	even one thing, etc..
	exam	1	he doesn't know the first thing about me.
first	9.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the beginning; outset.
	exam	1	I knew you were a rogue from the first;
	exam	2	I couldn't see at first because of the mist.
first	10.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Education, chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an honours degree of the highest class. Full term: {first-class honours degree}.
first	11.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the lowest forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle; low gear.
first	12.a.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the highest part in a particular section of a chorus or orchestra.
first	12.b.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the instrument or voice taking such a part.
first	12.c.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the chief or leading player in a section of an orchestra; principal.
first	13.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a rare word for {{prime} (sense 11)}.
first	14.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also: {firstly}. before anything else in order, time, preference, importance, etc..
	exam	1	do this first.
first and last	15.
	head	first
	syl	first and last.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	on the whole; overall.
from first to last	16.
	head	first
	syl	from first to last.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	through?!out.
first	17.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	for the first time.
	exam	1	I've loved you since I first saw you.
first	18.
	syl	first
	pron	<fR:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal; sentence modifier
	def	in the first place or beginning of a series of actions.
	exam	1	first I want to talk about criminality.
first aid	1.a.
	syl	first aid
	pos	n.
	def	immediate medical assistance given in an emergency.
first aid	1.b.
	syl	first aid
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	first-aid box.
first aid	2.
	syl	first aid
	pos	n.
	usage	in Barbados
	def	a small shop that sells domestic items after hours.
first base	1.a.
	syl	first base
	pos	n.
	def	the base that a runner must reach safely to score a hit, and the first of the three bases he must reach safely on the way to home plate in order to score a run.
first base	1.b.
	syl	first base
	pos	n.
	def	the fielding position nearest this base.
get to first base	2.
	head	first base
	syl	get to first base.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to accomplish the first step of an undertaking.
first-born	1.
	syl	first-born
	pos	adj.
	def	eldest of the children in a family.
first-born	2.
	syl	first-born
	pos	n.
	def	the eldest child in a family.
first cause	1.
	syl	first cause
	pos	n.
	def	a source or cause of something.
first cause	2.
	syl	first cause
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.; esp. in philosophy
	def	God considered as the uncaused creator of all beings apart from himself.
first class	1.
	syl	first class
	pos	n.
	def	the class or grade of the best or highest value, quality, etc.
(first-class	infl
	head	first class
	syl	(first-class
	pos	adj.
first class	xref
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
first class	2.
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	def	of the best or highest class or grade.
	exam	1	a first-class citizen.
first class	3.
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	def	excellent; first-rate.
first class	4.
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the most comfortable and expensive class of accommodation in a hotel, aircraft, train, etc.
first class	5.a.
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Britain
	def	of or relating to letters that are handled faster than second-class letters.
first class	5.b.
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the U.S. and Canada
	def	of or relating to mail that consists mainly of written letters, cards, etc.
first class	6.
	syl	first class
	pos	adj.
	qual	Education.
	def	See { {first} (sense 10)}.
first-class	infl
	head	first class
	syl	first-class.
	pos	adv.
first class	7.
	syl	first class
	pos	adv.
	def	by first-class mail, means of transportation, etc.
first-day cover	0.
	syl	first-day cov+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Philately.
	def	a cover, usually an envelope, postmarked on the first day of the issue of its stamps.
first-degree burn	0.
	syl	first-de:gree burn
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	See { {burn} %1 (sense 19)}.
First Empire	0.
	syl	First Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the period of imperial rule in France (1804-14) under Napoleon Bonaparte.
first estate	0.
	syl	first es+tate
	pos	n.
	def	the first of the three estates of the realm, such as the Lords Spiritual in England or the clergy in France until the revolution.
first floor	1.
	syl	first floor
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the floor or storey of a building immediately above the ground floor. U.S. term: {second floor}.
first floor	2.
	syl	first floor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another term for {ground floor}.
first-foot	1.
	syl	first-foot
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	usage	also
	def	the first person to enter a household in the New Year. By Hogmanay tradition a dark-haired person who crosses the threshold at midnight brings good luck.
first-foot	2.
	syl	first-foot
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	to enter (a house) as first-foot.
first-footing	sub
	head	first-foot
	syl	first-1foot:ing
	pos	n.
first fruits	1.
	syl	first fruits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the first results, products, or profits of an undertaking.
first fruits	2.
	syl	first fruits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fruit that ripens first.
first-hand	1.
	syl	first-hand
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	from the original source; direct or directly.
	exam	1	first-hand news;
	exam	2	he got the news first-hand.
first-hat first hand	2.
	head	first-hand
	syl	first-hat first hand.
	def	from the original source; directly.
First International	0.
	syl	First In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	an association of socialists and labour leaders founded in London in 1864 and dissolved in Philadelphia in 1876. Official name: {International Workingmen's Association}.
first lady	1.
	syl	first la:dy
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the wife or official hostess of a chief executive, esp. of a state governor or a president.
first lady	2.
	syl	first la:dy
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	a woman considered to be at the top of her profession or art.
	exam	1	the first lady of jazz.
first lieutenant	1.
	syl	first lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	def	the officer responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of a warship, esp. the executive officer of a smaller ship in the Royal Navy.
first lieutenant	2.
	syl	first lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, or in certain other forces, senior to a second lieutenant and junior to a captain.
firstling	0.
	syl	first+ling
	pron	<1fR:stliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the first, esp. the first offspring.
firstly	0.
	syl	first+ly
	pron	<1fR:stli>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for { {first} (sense 14)}.
first mate	0.
	syl	first mate
	pos	n.
	def	an officer second in command to the captain of a merchant ship. Also called: {first officer}.
first mortgage	0.
	syl	first mort+gage
	pos	n.
	def	a mortgage that has priority over other mortgages on the same property, except for taxation and other statutory liabilities.
first name	0.
	syl	first name
	pos	n.
	def	another term for Christian name.
first night	0.a.
	syl	first night
	pos	n.
	def	the first public performance of a play or other production.
first night	0.b.
	syl	first night
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	first-night nerves.
first-nighter	0.
	syl	first-night:er
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an opening night audience, esp. one who habitually attends first nights.
first offender	0.
	syl	first of+fend+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person convicted of any criminal offence for the first time.
first officer	1.
	syl	first of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {first mate}.
first officer	2.
	syl	first of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	the member of an aircraft crew who is second in command to the captain.
first-past-the-post	0.
	syl	first-past-the-post
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a voting system in which a candidate may be elected by a simple majority rather than an absolute majority.
first person	0.
	syl	first per+son
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical category of pronouns and verbs used by the speaker to refer to or talk about himself, either alone ({first person singular}) or together with others ({first person plural) }.
first post	0.
	syl	first post
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the first of two military bugle calls ordering or giving notice of the time to retire for the night. The second is called {last post}.
first principle	0.
	syl	first prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	one of the fundamental assumptions, axioms, laws, etc., that form the basis of a scientific, mathematical, or logical argument or theory.
first quarter	0.
	syl	first quar+ter
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four principal phases of the moon, occurring between new moon and full moon, when half of the lighted surface is visible from earth. Compare {last quarter}.
first-rate	1.
	syl	first-rate
	pos	adj.
	def	of the best or highest rated class or quality.
first-rate	2.
	syl	first-rate
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very good; excellent.
first-rate	3.
	syl	first-rate
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	very well; excellently.
first reading	0.
	syl	first read+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the introduction of a bill in a legislative assembly.
first refusal	0.
	syl	first re+fus+al
	pos	n.
	def	the chance of buying a house, merchandise, etc., before the offer is made to other potential buyers.
First Republic	0.
	syl	First Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the republic in France, which lasted from the abolition of the monarchy in 1792 until Napoleon Bonaparte proclaimed himself emperor in 1804.
firsts	0.
	syl	firsts
	pron	<fR:sts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	saleable goods of the highest quality.
first school	0.
	syl	first school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school for children aged between 5 and 8 or 9. Compare {middle school}.
first string	1.
	syl	first string
	pos	n.
	def	the top player of a team in an individual sport, such as squash.
first-string	infl
	head	first string
	syl	first-string.
	pos	adj.
first string	2.
	syl	first string
	pos	adj.
	def	being a regular member of a team rather than a substitute or reserve.
first string	3.
	syl	first string
	pos	adj.
	def	being the top player of a team in an individual sport.
first string	4.
	syl	first string
	pos	adj.
	def	of high rating; first-class.
first water	1.
	syl	first wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the finest quality of diamond or other precious stone.
first water	2.
	syl	first wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the highest grade or best quality.
first water	3.
	syl	first wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the most extreme kind.
	exam	1	a fool of the first water.
First World War	0.
	syl	First World War
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {World War I}.
firth	ety	C15: from Old Norse fj*"orthr #7fiord 
frith	alt
	head	firth
	or	firth
	syl	frith
	pos	n.
firth	0.
	or	frith
	syl	firth
	pron	<fR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively narrow inlet of the sea, esp. in Scotland.
fisc	ety	C16: from Latin fiscus treasury, originally money-bag
fisc	0.
	syl	fisc
	pron	<fisk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a state or royal treasury.
fiscal	ety	C16: from Latin fisc*_alis concerning the state treasury, from fiscus public money; see #7fisc 
fiscal	1.
	syl	fis+cal
	pron	<1fiskL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to government finances, esp. tax revenues.
fiscal	2.
	syl	fis+cal
	pron	<1fiskL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving financial matters.
fiscal	3.a.
	syl	fis+cal
	pron	<1fiskL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some countries
	def	a public prosecutor.
fiscal	3.b.
	syl	fis+cal
	pron	<1fiskL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	short for {procurator fiscal}.
fiscal	4.
	syl	fis+cal
	pron	<1fiskL>
	pos	n.
	def	a postage or other stamp signifying payment of a tax.
fiscally	sub
	head	fiscal
	syl	fis+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
fiscal year	0.
	syl	fis+cal year
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {financial year}.
Emil Hermann	1.
	head	Fischer
	syl	E:mil Her:mann
	pron	<1A:mEl> <1herman>
	def	1852-1919, German chemist noted particularly for his work on synthetic sugars and the purine group: Nobel prize for chemistry 1902.
Robert James	infl
	head	Fischer
	syl	Rob:ert James
	pos	n.
Fischer	3.
	syl	Fisch:er
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	called born 1943, U.S. chess player; world champion 1972-75.
Fischer-Dietrich	infl
	head	Fischer-Dieskau
	syl	Fisch:er-Die:trich
	pron	<1dEtri*,c>
	pos	n.
Fischer-Dieskau	0.
	syl	Fisch:er-Die:skau
	pron	German <1fiS*r> <1dEskau>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, German baritone, noted particularly for his interpretation of Schubert's song cycles.
fish	ety	Old English fisc; related to Old Norse fiskr, Gothic fiscs, Russian piskar, Latin piscis 
fishes	alt
	head	fish
	or	fish
	syl	fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fish	1.a.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of a large group of cold-blooded aquatic vertebrates having jaws, gills, and usually fins and a skin covered in scales: includes the sharks and rays (class {cartilaginous fishes}) and the teleosts, lungfish, etc. (class {bony fishes) }.
fish	1.b.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in combination; fishpond.
	def	Related adj.: {piscine}.
fish	2.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar but jawless vertebrates, such as the hagfish and lamprey.
fish	3.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any of various aquatic invertebrates, such as the cuttlefish, jellyfish, and crayfish.
fish	4.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the flesh of fish used as food.
fish	5.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person of little emotion or intelligence.
	exam	1	a poor fish.
fish	6.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {fishplate}.
fish	7.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {tin fish}. an informal word for { {torpedo} (sense 1)}.
a fine kettle of fish	8.
	head	fish
	syl	a fine kettle of fish.
	def	a great problem; trouble.
drink like a fish	9.
	head	fish
	syl	drink like a fish.
	def	to drink to excess.
have other fish to fry	10.
	head	fish
	syl	have other fish to fry.
	def	to have other activities to do, esp. more important ones.
like a fish out of water	11.
	head	fish
	syl	like a fish out of water.
	def	out of one's usual place.
flesh	infl
	head	fish
	syl	flesh
nor fowl	infl
	head	fish
	syl	nor fowl.
neither fish	12.
	head	fish
	syl	neither fish
	def	neither this nor that.
fish	13.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attempt to catch fish, as with a line and hook or with nets, traps, etc.
fish	14.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fish in (a particular area of water).
fish	15.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	to search (a body of water) for something or to search for something, esp. in a body of water.
fish	16.
	or	fishes
	syl	fish
	pron	<fiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to seek something indirectly.
	exam	1	to fish for compliments.
fish in troubled water	17.
	head	fish
	syl	fish in troubled water.
	def	to try to take advantage of confusion or trouble. {~} See also {fish out}.
fishable	sub
	head	fish
	syl	fish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fishlike	sub
	head	fish
	syl	fish+2like
	pos	adj.
fish and chips	0.
	syl	fish and chips
	pos	n.
	def	fish fillets coated with batter and deep-fried, eaten with potato chips.
fish-and-chip shop	0.
	syl	fish-and-chip shop
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a place where fish and chips are cooked and sold.
fishbolt	0.
	syl	fish+bolt
	pron	<1fiS2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a bolt used for fastening a fishplate to a rail.
fishbowl	0.
	syl	fish+bowl
	pron	<1fiS2b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {goldfish bowl}.
fish cake	0.
	syl	fish cake
	pos	n.
	def	a fried ball of flaked fish mixed with mashed potatoes.
fish eagle	0.
	syl	fish ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {osprey}.
fisher	1.
	syl	fish+er
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fishes; fisherman.
fisher	2.
	syl	fish+er
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pekan}.
fisher	2.a.
	syl	fish+er
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American marten, having thick dark brown fur.
fisher	2.b.
	syl	fish+er
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
fisher of men	3.
	head	fisher
	syl	fisher of men.
	def	an evangelist.
Andrew	1.
	head	Fisher
	syl	An:drew.
	def	1862-1928, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of Australia (1908-09; 1910-13; 1914-15).
Geoffrey Francis	2.
	head	Fisher
	syl	Geof:frey Fran:cis
	def	Baron Fisher of Lambeth. 1887-1972, archbishop of Canterbury (1945-61).
Saint John	3.
	head	Fisher
	syl	Saint John.
	def	??1469-1535, English prelate and scholar: executed for refusing to acknowledge Henry VIII as supreme head of the church. Feast day: June 20.
John Arbuthnot	4.
	head	Fisher
	syl	John Ar:buth:not
	def	1st Baron Fisher of Kilverstone. 1841-1920, British admiral; First Sea Lord (1904-10; 1914-15); introduced the dreadnought.
fishermen	infl
	head	fisherman
	syl	fish:er+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fisherman	1.
	syl	fish:er+man
	pron	<1fiS*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fishes as a profession or for sport.
fisherman	2.
	syl	fish:er+man
	pron	<1fiS*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel used for fishing.
fisherman's bend	0.
	syl	fish:er+man's bend
	pos	n.
	def	a knot used to fasten a rope to an anchor, ring, or spar.
fisheries	infl
	head	fishery
	syl	fish+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fishery	1.a.
	syl	fish+er:y
	pron	<1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the industry of catching, processing, and selling fish.
fishery	1.b.
	syl	fish+er:y
	pron	<1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where this is carried on.
fishery	2.
	syl	fish+er:y
	pron	<1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where fish are reared.
fishery	3.
	syl	fish+er:y
	pron	<1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing ground.
fishery	4.
	syl	fish+er:y
	pron	<1fiS*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	another word for {piscary}.
the	infl
	head	Fishes
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Fishes	0.
	syl	Fish:es
	pron	<1fiSiz>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Pisces, the twelfth sign of the zodiac.
fish-eye lens	0.
	syl	fish-eye lens
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a lens of small focal length, having a highly curved protruding front element, that covers an angle of view of almost 180?%. It yields a circular image having considerable linear distortion.
fish stick	alt
	head	fishfinger
	or	fishfinger
	syl	fish stick
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fishfinger	0.
	or	fish stick
	syl	fish+fin:ger
	pron	<1fiS1fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oblong piece of filleted or minced fish coated in breadcrumbs.
fish flake	0.
	syl	fish flake
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a platform on which fish are dried.
fishgig	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps altered from Spanish fisga harpoon
fishgig	0.
	syl	fish+gig
	pron	<1fiS2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a pole with barbed prongs for impaling fish. Also: {fizgig}.
fish hawk	0.
	syl	fish hawk
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {osprey}.
fish-hook	0.
	syl	fish-hook
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp hook used in angling, esp. one with a barb.
fishing	1.a.
	syl	fish+ing
	pron	<1fiSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation of catching fish.
fishing	1.b.
	syl	fish+ing
	pron	<1fiSiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fishing match.
fishing	2.
	syl	fish+ing
	pron	<1fiSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {piscary} (sense 2)}.
fishing rod	0.
	syl	fish+ing rod
	pos	n.
	def	a long tapered flexible pole, often in jointed sections, for use with a fishing line and, usually, a reel.
fishing tackle	0.
	syl	fish+ing tack+le
	pos	n.
	def	all the equipment, such as rods, lines, bait, etc., used in angling.
fish joint	0.
	syl	fish joint
	pos	n.
	def	a connection formed by fishplates at the meeting point of two rails, beams, etc., as on a railway.
fish ladder	0.
	syl	fish lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a row of ascending pools or weirs connected by short falls to allow fish to pass barrages or dams.
fish louse	0.
	syl	fish louse
	pos	n.
	def	any small flat rounded crustacean of the subclass having sucking mouth parts: parasites of fish.
fish meal	0.
	syl	fish meal
	pos	n.
	def	ground dried fish used as feed for farm animals, as a fertilizer, etc.
fishmonger	0.
	syl	fish+mon:ger
	pron	<1fiS2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a retailer of fish.
fishnet	1.
	syl	fish+net
	pron	<1fiS2net>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a net for catching fish.
fishnet	2.a.
	syl	fish+net
	pron	<1fiS2net>
	pos	n.
	def	an open mesh fabric resembling netting.
fishnet	2.b.
	syl	fish+net
	pron	<1fiS2net>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	fishnet tights.
fish out	0.
	syl	fish out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find or extract (something).
	exam	1	to fish keys out of a pocket.
fishplate	0.
	syl	fish+plate
	pron	<1fiS2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat piece of metal joining one rail or beam to the next, esp. on railway tracks.
fishskin disease	0.
	syl	fish+skin dis+ease
	pron	<1fiS2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {ichthyosis}.
fishtail	1.
	syl	fish+tail
	pron	<1fiS2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an aeroplane manoeuvre in which the tail is moved from side to side to reduce speed.
fishtail	2.
	syl	fish+tail
	pron	<1fiS2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a nozzle having a long narrow slot at the top, placed over a Bunsen burner to produce a thin fanlike flame.
fishtail	3.
	syl	fish+tail
	pron	<1fiS2tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slow an aeroplane by moving the tail from side to side.
fish tail	0.
	syl	fish tail
	pos	n.
	def	a step in ballroom dancing in which the feet are quickly crossed.
fishwives	infl
	head	fishwife
	syl	fish+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fishwife	1.
	syl	fish+wife
	pron	<1fiS2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who sells fish.
fishwife	2.
	syl	fish+wife
	pron	<1fiS2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse scolding woman.
fishier	infl
	head	fishy
	syl	fish:i+er
	pos	adj.
fishiest	infl
	head	fishy
	syl	fish:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fishy	1.
	syl	fish:y
	pron	<1fiSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or suggestive of fish.
fishy	2.
	syl	fish:y
	pron	<1fiSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in fish.
fishy	3.
	syl	fish:y
	pron	<1fiSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	suspicious, doubtful, or questionable.
	exam	1	their leaving at the same time looked fishy.
fishy	4.
	syl	fish:y
	pron	<1fiSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull and lifeless.
	exam	1	a fishy look.
fishily	sub
	head	fishy
	syl	fish:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fishiness	sub
	head	fishy
	syl	fish:i+ness
	pos	n.
fissi-	ety	from Latin fissus, past participle of findere to split
fissi-	0.
	syl	fis:si-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a splitting or cleft.
	exam	1	fissi?!rostral.
fissile	ety	C17: from Latin fissilis, from fissus split; see #7fissi -
fissile	1.
	syl	fis+sile
	pron	<1fisIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	capable of undergoing nuclear fission as a result of the impact of slow neutrons.
fissile	2.
	syl	fis+sile
	pron	<1fisIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {fissionable}.
fissile	3.
	syl	fis+sile
	pron	<1fisIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to split or capable of being split.
fissility	sub
	head	fissile
	syl	fis+sil+i:ty
	pron	<fi1siliti>
	pos	n.
fission	ety	C19: from Latin fissi*_o a cleaving
fission	1.
	syl	fis+sion
	pron	<1fiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of splitting or breaking into parts.
fission	2.
	syl	fis+sion
	pron	<1fiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a form of asexual reproduction in single-celled animals and plants involving a division into two or more equal parts that develop into new cells.
fission	3.
	syl	fis+sion
	pron	<1fiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nuclear fission}.
fissionable	0.
	syl	fis+sion+a:ble
	pron	<1fiS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of undergoing nuclear fission as a result of any process. Compare {fissile} (sense 1).
fissionability	sub
	head	fissionable
	syl	fis+sion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
fission bomb	0.
	syl	fis+sion bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a bomb in which the energy is supplied by nuclear fission. See {atom bomb}.
fission-fusion bomb	0.
	syl	fis:sion-fu:sion bomb
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fusion bomb}.
fission reactor	0.
	syl	fis+sion re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor in which a fission reaction takes place.
fissipalmate	0.
	syl	fis+si+pal+mate
	pron	<2fisi1p@lmAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some birds' feet
	def	partially webbed, having lobes and fringes on separate toes.
fissiparous	0.
	syl	fis+sip:a+rous
	pron	<fi1sip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	reproducing by fission.
fissiparously	sub
	head	fissiparous
	syl	fis+1sip:a+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
fissiparousness	sub
	head	fissiparous
	syl	fis+1sip:a+rous+ness
	pos	n.
fissiped	1.
	syl	fis+si+ped
	pron	<1fisi2ped>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having toes that are separated from one another, as dogs, cats, bears, and similar carnivores.
fissiped	2.
	syl	fis+si+ped
	pron	<1fisi2ped>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a fissiped animal.
fissiped	xref
	syl	fis+si+ped
	pron	<1fisi2ped>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	Compare {pinniped}.
fissirostral	1.
	syl	fis+si+ros+tral
	pron	<2fisi1rostr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the beaks of some birds
	def	broad and deeply cleft.
fissirostral	2.
	syl	fis+si+ros+tral
	pron	<2fisi1rostr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having such a beak, as swifts and swallows.
fissure	ety	C14: from medical Latin fiss*_ura, from Latin fissus split
fissure	1.
	syl	fis+sure
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	any long narrow cleft or crack, esp. in a rock.
fissure	2.
	syl	fis+sure
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a weakness or flaw indicating impending disruption or discord.
	exam	1	fissures in a decaying empire.
fissure	3.
	syl	fis+sure
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a narrow split or groove that divides an organ such as the brain, lung, or liver into lobes. See also {sulcus}.
fissure	4.
	syl	fis+sure
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small unnatural crack in the skin or mucous membrane, as between the toes or at the anus.
fissure	5.
	syl	fis+sure
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a minute crack in the surface of a tooth, caused by imperfect joining of enamel during development.
fissure	6.
	syl	fis+sure
	pron	<1fiS*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crack or split apart.
fissure of Rolando	ety	C19: named after L. Rolando (died 1831), Italian anatomist
fissure of Rolando	0.
	syl	fis+sure of Ro:lan:do
	pron	<r*u1l@nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {central sulcus}.
fissure of Sylvius	ety	named@T after Franciscus Sylvius (died 1652), German anatomist
fissure of Sylvius	0.
	syl	fis+sure of Syl:vi:us
	pron	<1silvi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep horizontal cleft in each cerebral hemisphere: marks the separation of the temporal lobe@T from@T the@T frontal@T and@T parietal@T lobes. @T
fist	ety	Old English f*_yst; related to Old Frisian fest, Old Saxon, Old High German f*_ust; see #7five 
fist	1.
	syl	fist
	pron	<fist>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand with the fingers clenched into the palm, as for hitting.
fist	2.
	syl	fist
	pron	<fist>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fist+ful}. the quantity that can be held in a fist or hand.
fist	3.
	syl	fist
	pron	<fist>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {hand} or { {index} (sense 9)}.
fist	4.
	syl	fist
	pron	<fist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with the fist.
fistic	0.
	syl	fist+ic
	pron	<1fistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to fisticuffs or boxing.
fisticuffs	ety	C17: probably from fisty with the fist+{#7cuff %2}
fisticuffs	0.
	syl	fist:i+cuffs
	pron	<1fisti2k^fs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	combat with the fists.
fistmele	ety	C17: from #7fist+ mele, variant of obsolete meal measure
fistmele	0.
	syl	fist+mele
	pron	<1fist2mEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a measure of the width of a hand and the extended thumb, used to calculate the approximate height of the string of a braced bow.
fistula	ety	C14: from Latin: pipe, tube, hollow reed, ulcer
fistulas	infl
	head	fistula
	or	fistulae
	syl	fis+tu+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fistulae	infl
	head	fistula
	or	fistulas
	syl	fis+tu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fistula	1.
	syl	fis+tu+la
	pron	<1fistjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an ab?!normal opening between one hollow organ and another or between a hollow organ and the surface of the skin, caused by ulceration, congenital malformation, etc.
fistula	2.
	syl	fis+tu+la
	pron	<1fistjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any musical wind instrument; a pipe.
fistular	infl
	head	fistulous
	or	fistulate
	syl	fis+tu+lar
	pron	<1fistjulit>
	pos	adj.
fistulate	infl
	head	fistulous
	or	fistular
	syl	fis+tu+late
	pron	<1fistjulit>
	pos	adj.
fistulous	1.
	syl	fis+tu+lous
	pron	<1fistjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	containing, relating to, or resembling a fistula.
fistulous	2.
	syl	fis+tu+lous
	pron	<1fistjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hollow, esp. slender and hollow; reedlike or tubular.
fistulous	3.
	syl	fis+tu+lous
	pron	<1fistjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing tubes or tubelike parts.
fit	ety	C14: probably from Middle Dutch vitten; related to Old Norse fitja to knit
fits	infl
	head	fit
	syl	fits
	pos	vb.
fitting	infl
	head	fit
	syl	fit+ting
	pos	vb.
fitted	infl
	head	fit
	syl	fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
fit	H1.1.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be appropriate or suitable for (a situation, etc.).
fit	H1.2.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be of the correct size or shape for (a connection, container, etc.).
fit	H1.3.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust in order to render appropriate.
	exam	1	they had to fit the idea to their philosophy.
fit	H1.4.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with that which is needed.
fit	H1.5.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try clothes on (someone) in order to make adjustments if necessary.
fit	H1.6.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make competent or ready.
	exam	1	the experience helped to fit him for the task.
fit	H1.7.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to locate with care.
fit	H1.8.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to correspond with the facts or circumstances.
fitter	infl
	head	fit
	syl	fit+ter
	pos	adj.
fittest	infl
	head	fit
	syl	fit+test.
	pos	adj.
fit	H1.9.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable to a purpose or design; appropriate.
fit	H1.10.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the right qualifications; qualifying.
fit	H1.11.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	in good health.
fit	H1.12.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy or deserving.
	exam	1	a book fit to be read.
fit	H1.13.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by an infinitive
	def	strongly disposed (to).
	exam	1	she was fit to scream.
fit	H1.14.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which something fits.
fit	H1.15.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of fitting.
fit	xref
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {fit in, fit out, fit up}.
fitness	sub
	head	fit
	syl	fit+ness
	pos	n.
fittable	sub
	head	fit
	syl	fit+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
fit	ety	Old English fitt conflict; see #7fit %3
fit	H2.1.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a sudden attack or convulsion, such as an epileptic seizure.
fit	H2.2.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden spell of emotion.
	exam	1	a fit of anger.
fit	H2.3.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	n.
	def	an impulsive period of activity or lack of activity; mood.
	exam	1	a fit of laziness.
by fits (and starts) 	4.
	head	fit
	syl	by fits (and starts) .
	def	in spasmodic spells; irregu?!larly.
give (a person) a fit	5.
	head	fit
	syl	give (a person) a fit.
	def	to surprise (a person) in an outrageous manner.
have	6.
	head	fit
	or	throw a fit
	syl	have
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become very angry or excited.
fit	ety	Old English fitt; related to Old Norse fit hem, Old High German fizza yarn
fit	H3.0.
	syl	fit
	pron	<fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a story or song or a section of a story or song.
fitch	ety	C16: probably from ficheux #7fitchew 
fitchet	alt
	head	fitch
	or	fitch
	syl	fitch+et
	pron	<1fiCit>
	pos	n.
fitch	1.
	or	fitchet
	syl	fitch
	pron	<fiC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {polecat} (sense 1)}.
fitch	2.
	or	fitchet
	syl	fitch
	pron	<fiC>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of the polecat.
fitchew	ety	C14 ficheux, from Old French ficheau, from Middle Dutch vitsau, of obscure origin
fitchew	0.
	syl	fitch+ew
	pron	<1fiCu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {polecat}.
fitful	0.
	syl	fit+ful
	pron	<1fitful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or occurring in irregular spells.
	exam	1	fitful sleep.
fitfully	sub
	head	fitful
	syl	fit+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
fitfulness	sub
	head	fitful
	syl	fit+ful+ness
	pos	n.
fit in	1.
	syl	fit in
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a place or time to.
	exam	1	if my schedule allows it, I'll fit you in.
fit in	2.
	syl	fit in
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to belong or conform, esp. after adjustment.
	exam	1	he didn't fit in with their plans.
fitly	0.
	syl	fit+ly
	pron	<1fitli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a proper manner or place or at a proper time.
fitment	1.
	syl	fit+ment
	pron	<1fitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	an accessory attached to an assembly of parts.
fitment	2.
	syl	fit+ment
	pron	<1fitm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a detachable part of the furnishings of a room.
fit out	0.
	syl	fit out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip; supply with necessary or new equipment, clothes, etc.
fitted	1.
	syl	fit+ted
	pron	<1fitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed for excellent fit.
	exam	1	a fitted suit.
fitted	2.
	syl	fit+ted
	pron	<1fitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a carpet
	def	cut, sewn, or otherwise adapted to cover a floor completely.
fitted	3.
	syl	fit+ted
	pron	<1fitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of furniture
	def	built to fit a particular space.
	exam	1	a fitted cupboard.
fitted	4.
	syl	fit+ted
	pron	<1fitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having accessory parts.
fitter	1.
	syl	fit+ter
	pron	<1fit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fits a garment, esp. when it is made for a particular person.
fitter	2.
	syl	fit+ter
	pron	<1fit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled in the assembly and adjustment of machinery, esp. of a specified sort.
	exam	1	an electrical fitter.
fitter	3.
	syl	fit+ter
	pron	<1fit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supplies something for an expedition, activity, etc.
fitting	1.
	syl	fit+ting
	pron	<1fitiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate or proper; suitable.
fitting	2.
	syl	fit+ting
	pron	<1fitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an accessory or part.
	exam	1	an electrical fitting.
fitting	3.
	syl	fit+ting
	pron	<1fitiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	furnishings or accessories in a building.
fitting	4.
	syl	fit+ting
	pron	<1fitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	work carried out by a fitter.
fitting	5.
	syl	fit+ting
	pron	<1fitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of trying on clothes so that they can be adjusted to fit.
fitting	6.
	syl	fit+ting
	pron	<1fitiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	size in clothes or shoes.
	exam	1	a narrow fitting.
fittingly	sub
	head	fitting
	syl	fit+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
fittingness	sub
	head	fitting
	syl	fit+ting+ness
	pos	n.
Emerson	infl
	head	Fittipaldi
	syl	E:mer:son.
	pos	n.
Fittipaldi	0.
	syl	Fit:ti:pal:di
	pron	<2fiti1p@ldi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1946, Brazilian motor-racing driver: world champion in 1972 and 1974.
fit up	1.
	syl	fit up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to equip or provide.
	exam	1	the optician will soon fit you up with a new pair of glasses.
fit up	2.
	syl	fit up
	pos	vb.
	def	a stage and accessories that can be erected quickly for plays.
Edward	1.
	head	Fitzgerald
	syl	Ed:ward.
	def	1809-83, English poet, noted particularly for his free translation of the (1859).
Ella	2.
	head	Fitzgerald
	syl	El:la.
	def	born 1918, U.S. jazz singer, noted for her vocal range, clarity, and rhythm.
F (rancis) Scott (Key) 	3.
	head	Fitzgerald
	syl	F (rancis) Scott (Key) .
	def	1896-1940, U.S. novelist and short-story writer, noted particularly for his portrayal of the 1920s in (1925) and (1934).
Bob	infl
	head	Fitzsimmons
	syl	Bob.
	pos	n.
Fitzsimmons	0.
	syl	Fitz:sim:mons
	pron	<2fit1sim*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1917, New Zealand boxer, born in England: world middleweight (1891-97), heavyweight (1897-99), and light-heavyweight (1903-05) champion.
Fiume	0.
	syl	Fiu+me
	pron	<1fju:mA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Rijeka}.
five	ety	Old English f*_if; related to Old Norse fimm, Gothic fimf, Old High German finf, Latin quinque, Greek pente, Sanskrit pa*_nca 
five	1.
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one.
five	2.
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 5, V, etc., representing this number.
five	3.
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is one greater than four.
five	4.
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of five units, such as a playing card with five symbols on it.
five	5.a.
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to five.
	exam	1	five minutes;
	exam	2	five nights.
five	5.b.
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	choose any five you like.
five	xref
	syl	five
	pron	<fIv>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefixes: {penta-, quinque-}.
five-eighth	0.
	syl	five-eighth
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	a rugby player positioned between the half-backs and three-quarters.
five-faced bishop	0.
	syl	five-faced bish+op
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {moschatel}.
five-finger	0.
	syl	five-fin:ger
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having five-petalled flowers or five lobed leaves, such as cinquefoil and Virginia creeper.
fivefold	1.
	syl	five+fold
	pron	<1fIv2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having five times as many or as much.
fivefold	2.
	syl	five+fold
	pron	<1fIv2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of five parts.
fivefold	3.
	syl	five+fold
	pron	<1fIv2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to five times as many or as much.
five hundred	0.
	syl	five hun+dred
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for three players, with 500 points for game.
Five Nations	0.
	syl	Five Na+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	formerly
	def	a confederacy of North American Indian peoples living mainly in and around present-day New York state, consisting of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, and Senecas. Also called: {Iroquois}. See also {Six Nations}.
five-o'clock shadow	0.
	syl	five-o'clock shad+ow
	pos	n.
	def	beard growth visible late in the day on a man's shaven face.
fivepenny	0.
	syl	five+pen:ny
	pron	<1fIfp*ni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; U.S. of a nail
	def	one and three-quarters of an inch in length.
fivepins	0.
	syl	five+pins
	pron	<1fIv2pinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a bowling game using five pins, played esp. in Canada.
fivepin	sub
	head	fivepins
	syl	five+2pin
	pos	adj.
fiver	1.
	syl	fiv+er
	pron	<1fIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	a five-pound note.
fiver	2.
	syl	fiv+er
	pron	<1fIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	a five-dollar bill.
fives	0.
	syl	fives
	pron	<fIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a ball game similar to squash but played with bats or the hands.
five-spot	0.
	syl	five-spot
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a five-dollar bill.
five-star	0.
	syl	five-star
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hotel, etc.
	def	first class, top quality, or offering exceptional luxury.
five stones	0.
	syl	five stones
	pos	n.
	def	the game of jacks played with five stones.
Five-Year Plan	0.
	syl	Five-Year Plan
	pos	n.
	usage	in socialist economies
	def	a government plan for economic development over a period of five years.
fix	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin fix*_are, from Latin fixus fixed, from Latin f*_igere 
fix	1.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make or become firm, stable, or secure.
fix	2.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attach or place permanently.
	exam	1	fix the mirror to the wall.
fix	3.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to settle definitely; decide.
	exam	1	let us fix a date.
fix	4.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold or direct (eyes, attention, etc.) steadily.
	exam	1	he fixed his gaze on the woman.
fix	5.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to call to attention or rivet.
fix	6.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make rigid.
	exam	1	to fix one's jaw.
fix	7.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place or ascribe.
	exam	1	to fix the blame on someone.
fix	8.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mend or repair.
fix	9.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to provide with.
	exam	1	how are you fixed for supplies??
fix	10.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to influence (a person, outcome of a contest, etc.) unfairly, as by bribery.
fix	11.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take revenge on; get even with, esp. by killing.
fix	12.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give (someone) his just deserts.
	exam	1	that'll fix him.
fix	13.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to arrange or put in order.
	exam	1	to fix one's hair.
fix	14.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to prepare.
	exam	1	to fix a meal.
fix	15.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Dialect or informal.
	def	to spay or castrate (an animal).
fix	16.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. dialect or informal.
	def	to prepare oneself.
	exam	1	I'm fixing to go out.
fix	17.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to treat (a film, plate, or paper) with fixer to make permanent the image rendered visible by developer.
fix	18.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	to kill, preserve, and harden (tissue, cells, etc.) for subsequent microscopic study.
fix	19.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to convert (atmospheric nitrogen) into nitrogen compounds, as in the manufacture of fertilizers or the action of bacteria in the soil.
fix	20.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reduce (a substance) to a solid or condensed state or a less volatile state.
fix	21.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inject a narcotic drug.
fix	22.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a predicament; dilemma.
fix	23.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the ascertaining of the navigational position, as of a ship, by radar, observation, etc.
fix	24.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an intravenous injection of a narcotic such as heroin.
fix	25.
	syl	fix
	pron	<fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act or instance of bribery. {~} See also {fix up}.
fixable	sub
	head	fix
	syl	fix+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fixer	sub
	head	fix
	syl	fix+er
	pos	n.
fixate	ety	C19: from Latin fixus fixed+-#7ate %1
fixate	1.
	syl	fix+ate
	pron	<1fiksAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become fixed.
fixate	2.
	syl	fix+ate
	pron	<1fiksAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to concentrate (the eyes, attention, etc.).
fixate	3.
	syl	fix+ate
	pron	<1fiksAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to engage in fixation.
fixate	4.
	syl	fix+ate
	pron	<1fiksAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to obsess or preoccupy.
fixation	1.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of fixing or the state of being fixed.
fixation	2.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a preoccupation or obsession.
fixation	3.a.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the situation of being set in a certain way of thinking or acting.
fixation	3.b.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in psychoanalytical schools
	def	a strong attachment of one person to another person or object in early life.
fixation	4.a.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of nitrogen in the air into a compound, esp. a fertilizer.
fixation	4.b.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of a free element into one of its compounds.
fixation	5.
	syl	fix:a+tion
	pron	<fik1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reduction of a substance from a volatile or fluid form to a nonvolatile or solid form.
fixative	1.
	syl	fix:a+tive
	pron	<1fiks*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving or tending to fix.
fixative	2.
	syl	fix:a+tive
	pron	<1fiks*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluid usually consisting of a transparent resin, such as shellac, dissolved in alcohol and sprayed over drawings to prevent smudging.
fixative	3.
	syl	fix:a+tive
	pron	<1fiks*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	a fluid, such as formaldehyde or ethanol, that fixes tissues and cells for microscopic study.
fixative	4.
	syl	fix:a+tive
	pron	<1fiks*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to a liquid, such as a perfume, to make it less volatile.
fixed	1.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	attached or placed so as to be immovable.
fixed	2.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to change; stable.
	exam	1	fixed prices.
fixed	3.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	steadily directed.
	exam	1	a fixed expression.
fixed	4.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	established as to relative position.
	exam	1	a fixed point.
fixed	5.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fluctuating; always at the same time.
	exam	1	a fixed holiday.
fixed	6.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ideas, notions, etc.
	def	firmly maintained.
fixed	7.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an element
	def	held in chemical combination.
	exam	1	fixed nitrogen.
fixed	8.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	nonvolatile.
fixed	9.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged.
fixed	10.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the group consisting of the four signs of the zodiac Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, and Aquarius, which are asso?!ci?!ated with stability. Compare { {cardinal} (sense 8)}, {{mutable} (sense 2)}}.
fixed	11.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	equipped or provided for, as with money, possessions, etc.
fixed	12.
	syl	fixed
	pron	<fikst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	illegally arranged.
	exam	1	a fixed trial.
fixedly	sub
	head	fixed
	syl	fix+ed+ly
	pron	<1fiksidli>
	pos	adv.
fixedness	sub
	head	fixed
	syl	fix+ed+ness
	pos	n.
fixed assets	0.
	syl	fixed as+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	nontrading business assets of a relatively permanent nature, such as plant, fixtures, or goodwill. Also called: {capital assets}. Compare {current assets}.
fixed charge	1.
	syl	fixed charge
	pos	n.
	def	an invariable expense usually at regular intervals, such as rent.
fixed charge	2.
	syl	fixed charge
	pos	n.
	def	a legal charge on specific assets or property, as of a company.
fixed costs	1.
	syl	fixed costs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {overheads}.
fixed costs	2.
	syl	fixed costs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	costs that do not vary with output.
fixed-head coup'e	0.
	syl	fixed-head cou+p*'e
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. Brit.) for { {coup*'e} (sense 1)}.
fixed idea	0.
	syl	fixed i:de:a
	pos	n.
	def	an idea, esp. one of an obsessional nature, that is persistently maintained and not subject to change. Also called: {id*'ee fixe}.
fixed oil	0.
	syl	fixed oil
	pos	n.
	def	a natural animal or vegetable oil that is not volatile: a mixture of esters of fatty acids, usually triglycerides. Also called: {fatty oil}. Compare {essential oil}.
fixed point	1.
	syl	fixed point
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a reproducible invariant temperature; the boiling point, freezing point, or triple point of a substance, such as water, that is used to calibrate a thermometer or define a temperature scale.
fixed point	2.
	syl	fixed point
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a point that is not moved by a given transformation.
fixed-point representation	0.
	syl	fixed-point rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the representation of numbers by a single set of digits such that the radix point has a predetermined location, the value of the number depending on the position of each digit relative to the radix point. Compare {floating-point representation}.
fixed satellite	0.
	syl	fixed sat+el+lite
	pos	n.
	def	a satellite revolving in a stationary orbit so that it appears to remain over a fixed point on the earth's surface.
fixed star	1.
	syl	fixed star
	pos	n.
	def	any of the stars in the Ptolemaic system, all of which were thought to be attached to an outer crystal sphere thus explaining their apparent lack of movement.
fixed star	2.
	syl	fixed star
	pos	n.
	def	an ex?!tremely distant star whose position appears to be almost stationary over a long period of time.
fixer	1.
	syl	fix+er
	pron	<1fiks*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a solution containing one or more chemical compounds that is used, in fixing, to dissolve un?!exposed silver halides. It sometimes has an additive to stop the action of developer.
fixer	2.
	syl	fix+er
	pron	<1fiks*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who makes arrange?!ments, esp. by underhand or illegal means.
fixings	1.
	syl	fix+ings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	apparatus or equipment.
fixings	2.
	syl	fix+ings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	accompaniments for a dish; trimmings.
fixities	infl
	head	fixity
	syl	fix+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fixity	1.
	syl	fix+i:ty
	pron	<1fiksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being fixed; stability.
fixity	2.
	syl	fix+i:ty
	pron	<1fiksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is fixed; a fixture.
fixture	ety	C17: from Late Latin fix*_ura a fastening (with -t- by analogy with mixture) 
fixture	1.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object firmly fixed in place, esp. a household appliance.
fixture	2.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as fixed in a particular place or position.
fixture	3.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an article attached to land and regarded as part of it.
fixture	4.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device to secure a workpiece in a machine tool.
fixture	5.a.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sports match or social occasion.
fixture	5.b.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the date of such an event.
fixture	6.
	syl	fix+ture
	pron	<1fiksC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of fixing.
fixtureless	sub
	head	fixture
	syl	fix+ture+less
	pos	adj.
fix up	1.
	syl	fix up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange.
	exam	1	let's fix up a date.
fix up	2.
	syl	fix up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to provide.
	exam	1	I'm sure we can fix you up with a room.
fix up	3.
	syl	fix up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to repair or rearrange.
	exam	1	to fix up one's house.
fizgig	ety	C16: probably from obsolete fise a breaking of wind+ gig girl
fizgig	1.
	syl	fiz+gig
	pron	<1fiz2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a frivolous or flirtatious girl.
fizgig	2.
	syl	fiz+gig
	pron	<1fiz2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a firework or whirling top that fizzes as it moves.
fizgig	3.
	syl	fiz+gig
	pron	<1fiz2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fishgig}.
fizz	ety	C17: of imitative origin n.
fizz	1.
	syl	fizz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a hissing or bubbling sound.
fizz	2.
	syl	fizz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a drink
	def	to produce bubbles of carbon dioxide, either through fermentation or artificially introduced.
fizz	3.
	syl	fizz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a hissing or bubbling sound.
fizz	4.
	syl	fizz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the bubbly quality of a drink; effervescence.
fizz	5.
	syl	fizz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	any effervescent drink.
fizzy	sub
	head	fizz
	syl	fizz:y
	pos	adj.
fizziness	sub
	head	fizz
	syl	fizz:i+ness
	pos	n.
fizzer	1.
	syl	fiz+zer
	pron	<1fiz*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that fizzes.
fizzer	2.
	syl	fiz+zer
	pron	<1fiz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a person or thing that disappoints, fails to succeed, etc..
	exam	1	the horse proved to be a fizzer.
fizzle	ety	C16: probably from obsolete fist to break wind
fizzle	1.
	syl	fiz+zle
	pron	<1fizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a hissing or bubbling sound.
fizzle	2.
	syl	fiz+zle
	pron	<1fizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to fail or die out, esp. after a promising start.
fizzle	3.
	syl	fiz+zle
	pron	<1fizL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a hissing or bubbling sound; fizz.
fizzle	4.
	syl	fiz+zle
	pron	<1fizL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an outright failure; fiasco.
fjeld	ety	C19: Norwegian; related to Old Norse fjall mountain; see {#7fell %5}
field	alt
	head	fjeld
	or	fjeld
	syl	field
	pron	<fjeld>
	pos	n.
fjeld	0.
	or	field
	syl	fjeld
	pron	<fjeld>
	pos	n.
	def	a high rocky plateau with little vegetation in Scandinavian countries.
fjord	ety	C17: from Norwegian, from Old Norse fj*"orthr; see #7firth, ford 
fiord	alt
	head	fjord
	or	fjord
	syl	fiord
	pron	<fjc:d>
	pos	n.
fjord	0.
	or	fiord
	syl	fjord
	pron	<fjc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow inlet of the sea between high steep cliffs. It is common in Norway and was probably formed by glacial action.
FL	ety	from German F*"urstentum Liechtenstein Principality of Liechtenstein
FL	0.
	syl	FL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Liechtenstein.
fl	1.
	syl	fl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	floor.
fl	2.
	syl	fl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	floruit.
fl	3.
	syl	fl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fluid. {?-$D}. (in the Netherlands) guilder.
Fl	1.
	syl	Fl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Flanders.
Fl	2.
	syl	Fl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Flemish.
Fla	0.
	syl	Fla.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Florida.
flab	ety	C20: back formation from #7flabby 
flab	0.
	syl	flab
	pron	<fl@b>
	pos	n.
	def	unsightly or unwanted fat on the body; flabbiness.
flabbergast	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
flabbergast	0.
	syl	flab+ber+gast
	pron	<1fl@b*2ga:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to overcome with astonishment; amaze utterly; astound.
flabby	ety	C17: alteration of #7flappy ; compare Dutch flabbe drooping lip
flabbier	infl
	head	flabby
	syl	flab+bi+er
	pos	adj.
flabbiest	infl
	head	flabby
	syl	flab+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
flabby	1.
	syl	flab+by
	pron	<1fl@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking firmness; loose or yielding.
	exam	1	flabby muscles.
flabby	2.
	syl	flab+by
	pron	<1fl@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having flabby flesh, esp. through being overweight.
flabby	3.
	syl	flab+by
	pron	<1fl@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking vitality; weak; ineffectual.
flabbily	sub
	head	flabby
	syl	flab+bi+ly
	pos	adv.
flabbiness	sub
	head	flabby
	syl	flab+bi+ness
	pos	n.
flabelliform	alt
	head	flabellate
	or	flabellate
	syl	fla+bel+li+form
	pron	<fl*1beli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
flabellate	0.
	or	flabelliform
	syl	fla+bel+late
	pron	<fl*1belit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a fan.
flabellum	ety	C19: from Latin: small fan, from fl*_abra breezes, from fl*_are to blow
flabella	infl
	head	flabellum
	syl	fla+bel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flabellum	1.
	syl	fla+bel+lum
	pron	<fl*1bel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fan-shaped organ or part, such as the tip of the proboscis of a honeybee.
flabellum	2.
	syl	fla+bel+lum
	pron	<fl*1bel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a large ceremonial fan.
flaccid	ety	C17: from Latin flaccidus, from flaccus 
flaccid	0.
	syl	flac+cid
	pron	<1fl@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking firmness; soft and limp; flabby.
flaccidity	sub
	head	flaccid
	or	flaccidness
	syl	flac+1cid+i:ty
	pos	n.
flaccidness	sub
	head	flaccid
	or	flaccidity
	syl	flac+cid+ness
	pos	n.
flaccidly	sub
	head	flaccid
	syl	flac+cid+ly
	pos	adv.
flack	0.
	syl	flack
	pron	<fl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flak}.
flacon	ety	C19: from French; see #7flagon 
flacon	0.
	syl	fla+con
	pron	French <fla1k?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stoppered bottle or flask, such as one used for perfume.
flag	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
flag	H1.1.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth, esp. bunting, often attached to a pole or staff, decorated with a design and used as an emblem, symbol, or standard or as a means of signalling.
flag	H1.2.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {flag officer} and {flagship}.
flag	H1.3.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	another name for { {masthead} (sense 2)}.
flag	H1.4.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the conspicuously marked or shaped tail of a deer or of certain dogs.
flag	H1.5.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {bookmark}.
flag	H1.6.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., Austral.
	def	the part of a taximeter that is raised when a taxi is for hire.
flag	H1.7.a.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	to assert a claim, as to a territory or stretch of water, by military presence.
flag	H1.7.b.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be present; make an appearance.
flag	H1.8.a.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	to relinquish command, esp. of a ship.
flag	H1.8.b.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	to submit or surrender.
flags	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flagging	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flagged	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flag	H1.9.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or mark with a flag or flags.
flag	H1.10.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to warn or signal (a vehicle) to stop.
flag	H1.11.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send or communicate (messages, information, etc.) by flag.
flag	H1.12.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decoy (game or wild animals) by waving a flag or similar object so as to attract their attention.
flag	H1.13.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a page in a book, card, etc.) for attention by attaching a small tab or flag.
flagger	sub
	head	flag
	syl	flag+ger
	pos	n.
flagless	sub
	head	flag
	syl	flag+less
	pos	adj.
flag	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Dutch flag, Danish fl@ag yellow iris
flag	H2.1.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that have long swordlike leaves, esp. the iris ({yellow flag}) .
flag	H2.2.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaf of any such plant.
flag	xref
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {sweet flag}.
flag	ety	C16: of unknown origin
flags	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flags
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
flagging	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
flagged	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
flag	H3.1.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hang down; become limp; droop.
flag	H3.2.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decline in strength or vigour; become weak or tired.
flag	H4.1.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {flagstone}.
flags	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flags
	pos	vb.
flagging	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flag+ging
	pos	vb.
flagged	infl
	head	flag
	syl	flagged.
	pos	vb.
flag	H4.2.
	syl	flag
	pron	<fl@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a floor, etc.) with flagstones.
flag captain	0.
	syl	flag cap+tain
	pos	n.
	def	the captain of a flagship.
flag day	0.
	syl	flag day
	pos	n.
	def	a day on which money is collected by a charity and small flags or emblems are given to contributors.
Flag Day	0.
	syl	Flag Day
	pos	n.
	def	June 14, the annual holiday in the U.S. to celebrate the adoption in 1777 of the Stars and Stripes.
flagellant	ety	C16: from Latin flagell*_are to whip, from #7flagellum 
flagellator	alt
	head	flagellant
	or	flagellant
	syl	flag+el+la+tor
	pron	<1fl@Ji?!2lAt*>
	pos	n.
flagellant	1.
	or	flagellator
	syl	flag+el+lant
	pron	<1fl@Jil*nt>, <fl*1Jel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who whips himself or others either as part of a religious penance or for sexual gratification.
flagellant	2.
	or	flagellator
	syl	flag+el+lant
	pron	<1fl@Jil*nt>, <fl*1Jel*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in medieval Europe
	def	a member of a religious sect who whipped themselves in public.
flagellantism	sub
	head	flagellant
	syl	flag+el+lant+ism
	pos	n.
flagellate	1.
	syl	flag+el+late
	pron	<1fl@Ji2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whip; scourge; flog.
flagellate	2.
	syl	flag+el+late
	pron	<1fl@Jilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	possessing one or more flagella.
flagellate	3.
	syl	flag+el+late
	pron	<1fl@Jilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	resembling a flagellum; whiplike.
flagellate	4.
	syl	flag+el+late
	pron	<1fl@Jilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a flagellate organism, esp. any protozoan of the class
flagellation	sub
	head	flagellate
	syl	flag+el+1la+tion
	pos	n.
flagelliform	0.
	syl	fla+gel+li+form
	pron	<fl*1Jeli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	slender, tapering, and whiplike, as the antennae of certain insects.
flagellum	ety	C19: from Latin: a little whip, from flagrum a whip, lash
flagella	infl
	head	flagellum
	or	flagellums
	syl	fla+gel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flagellums	infl
	head	flagellum
	or	flagella
	syl	fla+gel+lums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flagellum	1.
	syl	fla+gel+lum
	pron	<fl*1Jel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a long whiplike outgrowth from a cell that acts as an organ of locomotion: occurs in some protozoans, gametes, spores, etc.
flagellum	2.
	syl	fla+gel+lum
	pron	<fl*1Jel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a long thin supple shoot or runner.
flagellum	3.
	syl	fla+gel+lum
	pron	<fl*1Jel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	the terminal whiplike part of the antenna of many insects.
flagellar	sub
	head	flagellum
	syl	fla+1gel+lar
	pos	adj.
flageolet	ety	C17: from French, modification of Old French flajolet a little flute, from flajol flute, from Vulgar Latin flabeolum (unattested), from Latin fl*_are to blow
flageolet	0.
	syl	flag:eo+let
	pron	<2fl@J*1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-pitched musical instrument of the recorder family having six or eight finger holes.
flag fall	0.
	syl	flag fall
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the minimum charge for hiring a taxi.
flagging	0.
	syl	flag+ging
	pron	<1fl@giG>
	pos	n.
	def	flagstones or a flagged area.
flaggier	infl
	head	flaggy
	syl	flag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
flaggiest	infl
	head	flaggy
	syl	flag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
flaggy	H1.0.
	syl	flag+gy
	pron	<1fl@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	drooping; limp.
flaggy	H2.0.
	syl	flag+gy
	pron	<1fl@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or similar to flagstone.
flagitious	ety	C14: from Latin fl*_agiti*_osus infamous, from fl*_agitium a shameful act; related to Latin flagrum whip
flagitious	0.
	syl	fla+gi+tious
	pron	<fl*1JiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	atrociously wicked; vicious; outrageous.
flagitiously	sub
	head	flagitious
	syl	fla+1gi+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
flagitiousness	sub
	head	flagitious
	syl	fla+1gi+tious+ness
	pos	n.
flag lieutenant	0.
	syl	flag lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	def	an admiral's A.D.C.
flagmen	infl
	head	flagman
	syl	flag+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flagman	0.
	syl	flag+man
	pron	<1fl@gm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has charge of, carries, or signals with a flag, esp. a railway employee.
flag of convenience	0.
	syl	flag of con+ven:i+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a national flag flown by a ship registered in that country to gain financial or legal advantage.
flag officer	0.
	syl	flag of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer in certain navies of the rank of rear admiral or above and entitled to fly its flag.
flag of truce	0.
	syl	flag of truce
	pos	n.
	def	a white flag indicating the peaceful intent of its bearer or an invitation to an enemy to negotiate.
flagon	ety	C15: from Old French flascon, from Late Latin flasc*_o, probably of Germanic origin; see #7flask 
flagon	1.
	syl	flag+on
	pron	<1fl@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bottle of wine, cider, etc.
flagon	2.
	syl	flag+on
	pron	<1fl@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel having a handle, spout, and narrow neck.
flagstaff	alt
	head	flagpole
	or	flagpole
	syl	flag+staff
	pron	<1fl@g2sta:f>
	pos	n.
flagpoles	infl
	head	flagpole
	syl	flag+poles
	pron	<-2stAvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flagstaffs	infl
	head	flagpole
	or	flagstaves
	syl	flag+staffs
	pron	<-2stAvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flagstaves	infl
	head	flagpole
	or	flagstaffs
	syl	flag+staves
	pron	<-2stAvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flagpole	0.
	or	flagstaff
	syl	flag+pole
	pron	<1fl@g2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a pole or staff on which a flag is hoisted and displayed.
flag rank	0.
	syl	flag rank
	pos	n.
	def	the rank of a flag officer.
flagrant	ety	C15: from Latin flagr*_are to blaze, burn
flagrant	1.
	syl	fla+grant
	pron	<1flAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	blatant; glaring; outrageous.
flagrant	2.
	syl	fla+grant
	pron	<1flAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	burning or blazing.
flagrancy	sub
	head	flagrant
	syl	fla+gran+cy
	pos	n.
flagrance	sub
	head	flagrant
	or	flagrantness
	syl	fla+grance
	pos	n.
flagrantness	sub
	head	flagrant
	or	flagrance
	syl	fla+grant+ness
	pos	n.
flagrantly	sub
	head	flagrant
	syl	fla+grant+ly
	pos	adv.
flagrante delicto	ety	from Latin: with the crime still blazing
flagrante delicto	0.
	syl	fla+gran+te de+lic+to
	pron	<fl*1gr@nti> <di1likt*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	while committing the offence; red-handed. Also: {in flagrante delicto}.
flags	0.
	syl	flags
	pron	<fl@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the long feathers on the leg of a hawk or falcon.
flagship	1.
	syl	flag+ship
	pron	<1fl@g2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship, esp. in a fleet, aboard which the commander of the fleet is quartered.
flagship	2.
	syl	flag+ship
	pron	<1fl@g2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the most important ship belonging to a shipping company.
Kirsten	infl
	head	Flagstad
	syl	Kir:sten
	pron	<1*,cirst*n>
	pos	n.
Flagstad	0.
	syl	Flag:stad
	pron	<1fl@gst@d>, Norwegian <1flaksta>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1962, Norwegian operatic soprano, noted particularly for her interpretations of Wagner.
flagstone	ety	C15 flag (in the sense: sod, turf), from Old Norse flaga slab; compare Old English fl@acg plaster, poultice
flag	alt
	head	flagstone
	or	flagstone
	syl	flag
	pos	n.
flagstone	1.
	or	flag
	syl	flag+stone
	pron	<1fl@g2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard fine-textured rock, such as a sandstone or shale, that can be split up into slabs for paving.
flagstone	2.
	or	flag
	syl	flag+stone
	pron	<1fl@g2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a slab of such a rock.
flag-waving	0.a.
	syl	flag-wav:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an emotional appeal or display intended to arouse patriotic or nationalistic feeling.
flag-waving	0.b.
	syl	flag-wav:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a flag-waving speech.
flag-waver	sub
	head	flag-waving
	syl	flag-2wav:er
	pos	n.
flail	ety	C12 fleil, ultimately from Late Latin flagellum flail, from Latin: whip
flail	1.
	syl	flail
	pron	<flAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement used for threshing grain, consist?!ing of a wooden handle with a free-swinging metal or wooden bar attached to it.
flail	2.
	syl	flail
	pron	<flAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a weapon so shaped used in the Middle Ages.
flail	3.
	syl	flail
	pron	<flAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or thrash with or as if with a flail.
flail	4.
	syl	flail
	pron	<flAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or be moved like a flail; thresh about.
	exam	1	with arms flailing.
flair	ety	C19: from French, literally: sense of smell, from Old French: scent, from flairier to give off a smell, ultimately from Latin fr*_agr*_are to smell sweet; see #7fragrant 
flair	1.
	syl	flair
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	natural ability; talent; aptitude.
flair	2.
	syl	flair
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	instinctive discernment; perceptiveness.
flair	3.
	syl	flair
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stylishness or elegance; dash.
	exam	1	to dress with flair.
flair	4.a.
	syl	flair
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	the scent left by quarry.
flair	4.b.
	syl	flair
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of smell of a hound.
flak	ety	C20: from German Fl (ieger) a (bwehr) k (anone) literally: aircraft defence gun
flack	alt
	head	flak
	or	flak
	syl	flack
	pron	<fl@k>
	pos	n.
flak	1.
	or	flack
	syl	flak
	pron	<fl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	antiaircraft fire or artillery.
flak	2.
	or	flack
	syl	flak
	pron	<fl@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a great deal of adverse criticism.
flake	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flak disc, Middle Dutch vlacken to flutter
flake	H1.1.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small thin piece or layer chipped off or detached from an object or substance; scale.
flake	H1.2.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece or particle.
	exam	1	a flake of snow.
flake	H1.3.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer or stratum.
flake	H1.4.a.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fragment removed by chipping or hammering from a larger stone used as a tool or weapon. See also {blade}.
flake	H1.4.b.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	flake tool.
flake	H1.5.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to peel or cause to peel off in flakes; chip.
flake	H1.6.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered with or as with flakes.
flake	H1.7.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into flakes.
flaker	sub
	head	flake
	syl	flak+er
	pos	n.
flake	ety	C14: from Old Norse flaki; related to Dutch vlaak hurdle
flake	H2.0.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack for drying fish or other produce.
flake	H3.0.
	syl	flake
	pron	<flAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {fake} %2.
flake out	0.
	syl	flake out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become unconscious as through extreme exhaustion.
flake white	0.
	syl	flake white
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment made from flakes of white lead.
flak jacket	0.
	syl	flak jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a reinforced sleeveless jacket for protection against gunfire worn by soldiers, policemen, etc.
flakier	infl
	head	flaky
	syl	flak:i+er
	pos	adj.
flakiest	infl
	head	flaky
	syl	flak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
flaky	1.
	syl	flak:y
	pron	<1flAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or made of flakes.
flaky	2.
	syl	flak:y
	pron	<1flAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to peel off or break easily into flakes.
flakily	sub
	head	flaky
	syl	flak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
flakiness	sub
	head	flaky
	syl	flak:i+ness
	pos	n.
flaky pastry	0.
	syl	flak:y pas+try
	pos	n.
	def	a rich pastry in the form of very thin layers, used for making pies, small cakes, etc.
flam	ety	C16: probably short for #7flimflam 
flam	H1.1.
	syl	flam
	pron	<fl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly dialect.
	def	a falsehood, deception, or sham.
flam	H1.2.
	syl	flam
	pron	<fl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly dialect.
	def	nonsense; drivel.
flams	infl
	head	flam
	syl	flams
	pos	vb.
flamming	infl
	head	flam
	syl	flam+ming
	pos	vb.
flammed	infl
	head	flam
	syl	flammed.
	pos	vb.
flam	H1.3.
	syl	flam
	pron	<fl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now chiefly dialect.
	def	to cheat or deceive.
flam	ety	C18: probably imitative of the sound
flam	H2.0.
	syl	flam
	pron	<fl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a drumbeat in which both sticks strike the head almost simultaneously but are heard to do so separately.
flamb'e	ety	French, past participle of flamber to #7flame 
flamb'ee	alt
	head	flamb'e
	or	flamb'e
	syl	flam+b*'ee
	pron	<1fla:mbA>, <1fl@m->, French <fl?~a1bA>
	pos	adj.
flamb'e	0.
	or	flamb'ee
	syl	flam+b*'e
	pron	<1fla:mbA>, <1fl@m->, French <fl?~a1bA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food, such as steak or pancakes
	def	served in flaming brandy, etc.
flambeau	ety	C17: from Old French: torch, literally: a little flame, from flambe #7flame 
flambeaux	infl
	head	flambeau
	or	flambeaus
	syl	flam+beaux
	pron	<-b*u>, <-b*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flambeaus	infl
	head	flambeau
	or	flambeaux
	syl	flam+beaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flambeau	1.
	syl	flam+beau
	pron	<1fl@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a burning torch, as used in night processions, etc.
flambeau	2.
	syl	flam+beau
	pron	<1fl@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ornamental candlestick.
Flamborough Head	0.
	syl	Flam+bor+ough Head
	pron	<1fl@mb*r*> <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chalk promontory in NE England, on the coast of Humberside.
flamboyant	ety	C19: from French: flaming, from flamboyer to #7flame 
flamboyant	1.
	syl	flam+boy+ant
	pron	<fl@m1bci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	elaborate or extravagant; florid; showy.
flamboyant	2.
	syl	flam+boy+ant
	pron	<fl@m1bci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rich or brilliant in colour; resplendent.
flamboyant	3.
	syl	flam+boy+ant
	pron	<fl@m1bci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to the French Gothic style of architecture characterized by flamelike tracery and elaborate carving.
flamboyant	4.
	syl	flam+boy+ant
	pron	<fl@m1bci*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {royal poinciana}.
flamboyance	sub
	head	flamboyant
	or	flamboyancy
	syl	flam+1boy+ance
	pos	n.
flamboyancy	sub
	head	flamboyant
	or	flamboyance
	syl	flam+1boy+an+cy
	pos	n.
flamboyantly	sub
	head	flamboyant
	syl	flam+1boy+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
flame	ety	C14: from Anglo-French flaume, from Old French flambe, modification of flamble, from Latin flammula a little flame, from flamma flame
flame	1.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot usually luminous body of burning gas often containing small incandescent particles, typically emanat?!ing in flickering streams from burning material or produced by a jet of ignited gas.
flame	2.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the state or condition of burning with flames.
	exam	1	to burst into flames.
flame	3.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant light; fiery glow.
flame	4.a.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong reddish-orange colour.
flame	4.b.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a flame carpet.
flame	5.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	def	intense passion or ardour; burning emotion.
flame	6.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lover or sweetheart (esp. in the phrase {an old flame}) .
flame	sub
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	vb.
flame	7.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	def	to burn or cause to burn brightly; give off or cause to give off flame.
flame	8.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burn or glow as if with fire; become red or fiery.
	exam	1	his face flamed with anger.
flame	9.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to show great emotion; become angry or excited.
flame	10.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a flame to (something).
flame	11.
	syl	flame
	pron	<flAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to set on fire, either physically or with emotion.
flamer	sub
	head	flame
	syl	flam+er
	pos	n.
flameless	sub
	head	flame
	syl	flame+less
	pos	adj.
flamelet	sub
	head	flame
	syl	flame+let
	pos	n.
flamelike	sub
	head	flame
	syl	flame+2like
	pos	adj.
flamy	sub
	head	flame
	syl	flam:y
	pos	adj.
flame cell	0.
	syl	flame cell
	pos	n.
	def	an organ of excretion in flatworms: a hollow cup-shaped cell containing a bunch of cilia, whose movement draws in waste products and wafts them to the outside through a connecting tubule.
flame gun	0.
	syl	flame gun
	pos	n.
	def	a type of flame-thrower for destroying garden weeds, etc.
flamen	ety	C14: from Latin; probably related to Old English bl*_otan to sacrifice, Gothic blotan to worship
flamens	infl
	head	flamen
	or	flamines
	syl	fla+mens
	pron	<1fl@mi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flamines	infl
	head	flamen
	or	flamens
	syl	fla+mi+nes
	pron	<1fl@mi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flamen	0.
	syl	fla+men
	pron	<1flAmen>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	any of 15 priests who each served a particu?!lar deity.
flamenco	ety	from Spanish: like a gipsy, literally: Fleming, from Middle Dutch Vlaminc Fleming
flamencos	infl
	head	flamenco
	syl	fla+men+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flamenco	1.
	syl	fla+men+co
	pron	<fl*1meGk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dance music for vocal soloist and guitar, characterized by elaborate melody and sad mood.
flamenco	2.
	syl	fla+men+co
	pron	<fl*1meGk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the dance performed to such music.
flame-of-the-forest	1.
	syl	flame-of-the-for:est
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Malaysia
	def	another name for {royal poinciana}.
flame-of-the-forest	2.
	syl	flame-of-the-for:est
	pos	n.
	def	a papilionaceous tree, native to E India and Burma, having hanging clusters of scarlet flowers.
flameout	1.
	syl	flame+out
	pron	<1flAm2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	the failure of an aircraft jet engine in flight due to extinction of the flame.
flame out	infl
	head	flameout
	syl	flame out.
	pos	adv.
flameout	2.
	syl	flame+out
	pron	<1flAm2aut>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a jet engine
	def	to fail in flight or to cause (a jet engine) to fail in flight.
flameproof	1.
	syl	flame+proof
	pron	<1flAm2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	not liable to catch fire or be damaged by fire.
flameproof	2.
	syl	flame+proof
	pron	<1flAm2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of electrical apparatus
	def	designed so that an internal explosion will not ignite external flammable gas.
flame test	0.
	syl	flame test
	pos	n.
	def	a test for detecting the presence of certain metals in compounds by the coloration they give to a flame. Sodium, for example, turns a flame yellow.
flame-thrower	0.
	syl	flame-throw:er
	pos	n.
	def	a weapon that ejects a stream or spray of burning fluid.
flame tree	0.
	syl	flame tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical trees with red or orange flowers, such as flame-of-the-forest.
flaming	1.
	syl	flam+ing
	pron	<1flAmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	burning with or emitting flames.
flaming	2.
	syl	flam+ing
	pron	<1flAmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	glowing brightly; brilliant.
flaming	3.
	syl	flam+ing
	pron	<1flAmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense or ardent; vehement; passionate.
	exam	1	a flaming temper.
flaming	5.
	syl	flam+ing
	pron	<1flAmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {flagrant}.
flamingly	sub
	head	flaming
	syl	flam+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flamingo	ety	C16: from Portuguese flamengo, from Proven*,cal flamenc, from Latin flamma flame+Germanic suffix -ing denoting descent from or membership of; compare {-#7ing %3}
flamingos	infl
	head	flamingo
	or	flamingoes
	syl	fla+min+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flamingoes	infl
	head	flamingo
	or	flamingos
	syl	fla+min+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flamingo	1.
	syl	fla+min+go
	pron	<fl*1miGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any large wading bird of the family having a pink-and-red plumage and downward-bent bill and inhabiting brackish lakes: order
flamingo	2.a.
	syl	fla+min+go
	pron	<fl*1miGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-orange colour.
flamingo	2.b.
	syl	fla+min+go
	pron	<fl*1miGg*u>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	flamingo gloves.
Flaminian Way	0.
	syl	Fla+min+i:an Way
	pron	<fl*1mini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient road in Italy, extending north from Rome to Rimini: constructed in 220 #7b.c. by Gaius Flaminius. Length: over 322 km (200 miles). Latin name: {Via Flaminia}.
Titus Quinctius	infl
	head	Flamininus
	syl	Ti:tus Quinc:ti:us
	pron	<1tIt*s> <1kwiGkti*s>
	pos	n.
Flamininus	0.
	syl	Flam:i:ni:nus
	pron	<2fl@mi1nIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??230-??174 #7b.c. Roman general and statesman: defeated Macedonia (197) and proclaimed the independence of the Greek states (196).
Gaius	infl
	head	Flaminius
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
Flaminius	0.
	syl	Fla:min:i:us
	pron	<fl*1mini*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 217 #7b.c., Roman statesman and general: built the Flaminian Way; defeated by Hannibal at Trasimene (217).
flammable	0.
	syl	flam+ma:ble
	pron	<1fl@m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to catch fire; readily combustible; inflammable.
flammability	sub
	head	flammable
	syl	flam+ma:1bil+i:ty
John	infl
	head	Flamsteed
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Flamsteed	0.
	syl	Flam:steed
	pron	<1fl@m2stEd>
	pos	n.
	def	1646-1719, English astronomer: the first Astronomer Royal and first director of the Royal Observatory, Greenwich (1675). He increased the accuracy of existing stellar catalogues, greatly aiding navigation.
flan	ety	C19: from French, from Old French flaon, from Late Latin flad*_o flat cake, of Germanic origin
flan	1.
	syl	flan
	pron	<fl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an open pastry or sponge tart filled with fruit or a savoury mixture.
flan	2.
	syl	flan
	pron	<fl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of metal ready to receive the die or stamp in the production of coins; shaped blank; planchet.
flanch	0.
	syl	flanch
	pron	<fl@nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flaunch}.
Flanders	0.
	syl	Flan+ders
	pron	<1fla:nd*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful medieval principality in the SW part of the Low Countries, now in the Belgian provinces of East and West Flanders, the Netherlands province of Zeeland, and the French department of the Nord; scene of battles in many wars.
Flanders poppy	0.
	syl	Flan+ders pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn poppy}.
flanerie	ety	C19: from fl*^aner to stroll, dawdle, ultimately from Old Norse flana to wander about
flanerie	0.
	syl	fl*^ane+rie
	pron	French. <flan1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	aimless strolling or lounging; idleness.
flaneur	ety	C19: see #7fl*^anerie 
flaneur	0.
	syl	fl*^a+neur
	pron	French. <fla1n@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an idler or loafer.
flange	ety	C17: probably changed from earlier flaunche curved segment at side of a heraldic field, from French flanc #7flank 
flange	1.
	syl	flange
	pron	<fl@nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a radially projecting collar or rim on an object for locating or strengthening it or for attaching it to another object.
flange	2.
	syl	flange
	pron	<fl@nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat outer face of a rolled-steel joist, esp. of an I- or H-beam.
flange	3.
	syl	flange
	pron	<fl@nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for forming a flange.
flange	4.
	syl	flange
	pron	<fl@nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach or provide (a component) with a flange.
flange	5.
	syl	flange
	pron	<fl@nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take the form of a flange.
flangeless	sub
	head	flange
	syl	flange+less
	pos	adj.
flanger	sub
	head	flange
	syl	flang+er
	pos	n.
flank	ety	C12: from Old French flanc, of Germanic origin; see #7lank 
flank	1.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a man or animal between the ribs and the hip.
flank	2.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	the outer part of the human thigh.
flank	3.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of beef from the flank.
flank	4.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of anything, such as a mountain or building.
flank	5.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a naval or military formation.
flank	6.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to be located at the side of (an object, building, etc.).
flank	7.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to position or guard on or beside the flank of (a formation, etc.).
flank	8.
	syl	flank
	pron	<fl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to move past or go round (a flank).
flanker	1.
	syl	flank+er
	pron	<1fl@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a detachment of soldiers detailed to guard the flanks, esp. of a formation.
flanker	2.
	syl	flank+er
	pron	<1fl@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting fortifi?!cation, used esp. to protect or threaten a flank.
flannel	ety	C14: probably variant of flanen sackcloth, from Welsh gwlanen woollen fabric, from gwl*^an wool
flannel	1.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft light woollen fabric with a slight nap, used for clothing, etc.
flannel	2.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers or other garments made of flannel.
flannel	3.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cotton flannel}.
flannel	4.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small piece of cloth used to wash the face and hands; face cloth. U.S. equivalent: {washcloth}.
flannel	5.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	indirect or evasive talk; deceiving flattery.
flannels	infl
	head	flannel
	or	flannels
	syl	flan+nels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
flannelling	infl
	head	flannel
	or	flanneling
	syl	flan+nel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flannelled	infl
	head	flannel
	or	flanneled
	syl	flan+nelled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flanneling	infl
	head	flannel
	or	flannelling
	syl	flan+nel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
flanneled	infl
	head	flannel
	or	flannelled
	syl	flan+neled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
flannel	6.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or wrap with flannel.
flannel	7.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rub, clean, or polish with flannel.
flannel	8.
	syl	flan+nel
	pron	<1fl@nL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to talk evasively to; flatter in order to mislead.
flannelly	sub
	head	flannel
	syl	flan+nel+ly
	pos	adj.
flannelette	0.
	syl	flan+nel+ette
	pron	<2fl@n%@1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton imitation of flannel.
flannel flower	0.
	syl	flan+nel flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any Australian plant of the umbelliferous genus having white flannel-like bracts beneath the flowers.
flap	ety	C14: probably of imitative origin
flaps	infl
	head	flap
	syl	flaps
	pos	vb.
flapping	infl
	head	flap
	syl	flap+ping
	pos	vb.
flapped	infl
	head	flap
	syl	flapped.
	pos	vb.
flap	1.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (wings or arms) up and down, esp. in or as if in flying, or (of wings or arms) to move in this way.
flap	2.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move noisily back and forth or up and down.
	exam	1	the curtains flapped in the breeze.
flap	3.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become agitated or flustered; panic.
flap	4.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deal (a person or thing) a blow with a broad flexible object.
flap	5.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by down
	def	to toss, fling, slam, etc., abruptly or noisily.
flap	6.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to pronounce (an (r) sound) by allowing the tongue to give a single light tap against the alveolar ridge or uvula.
flap	7.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the action, motion, or noise made by flapping.
	exam	1	with one flap of its wings the bird was off.
flap	8.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material, etc., attached at one edge and usually used to cover an opening, as on a tent, envelope, or pocket.
flap	9.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow dealt with a flat object; slap.
flap	10.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable surface fixed to the trailing edge of an aircraft wing that increases lift during takeoff and drag during landing.
flap	11.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a piece of tissue partially connected to the body, either following an amputation or to be used as a graft.
flap	12.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of panic, distress, or agitation.
flap	13.
	syl	flap
	pron	<fl@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an (r) produced by allowing the tongue to give a single light tap against the alveolar ridge or uvula.
flapdoodle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
flapdoodle	0.
	syl	flap+doo:dle
	pron	<1fl@p2du:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	foolish talk; nonsense.
flapjack	1.
	syl	flap+jack
	pron	<1fl@p2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a chewy biscuit made with rolled oats.
flapjack	2.
	syl	flap+jack
	pron	<1fl@p2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {pancake}.
flapper	1.
	syl	flap+per
	pron	<1fl@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that flaps.
flapper	2.
	syl	flap+per
	pron	<1fl@p*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 1920s
	def	a young woman, esp. one flaunting her unconventional dress and behaviour.
flare	ety	C16 (to spread out): of unknown origin
flare	1.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn or cause to burn with an unsteady or sudden bright flame.
flare	2.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread or cause to spread outwards from a narrow to a wider shape.
flare	3.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a conspicuous display of.
flare	4.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase the temperature of (a molten metal or alloy) until a gaseous constituent of the melt burns with a characteristic flame or (of a molten metal or alloy) to show such a flame.
flare	5.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsteady flame.
flare	6.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden burst of flame.
flare	7.a.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blaze of light or fire used to illuminate, identify, alert, etc.
flare	7.b.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	the device producing such a blaze.
flare	8.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spreading shape or anything with a spreading shape.
	exam	1	a skirt with a flare.
flare	9.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden outburst, as of emotion.
flare	10.a.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	the unwanted light reaching the image region of an optical device by reflections inside the instrument, etc.
flare	10.b.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fogged area formed on a negative by such reflections.
flare	11.
	syl	flare
	pron	<fle*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	short for {solar flare}.
flare star	0.
	syl	flare star
	pos	n.
	def	a red dwarf star in which outbursts, thought to be analogous to solar flares, occur, increasing the luminosity by several magnitudes in a few minutes.
flare-up	1.
	syl	flare-up
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden burst of fire or light.
flare-up	2.
	syl	flare-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sudden burst of emotion or violence.
flare up	infl
	head	flare-up
	syl	flare up.
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
flare-up	3.
	syl	flare-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burst suddenly into fire or light.
flare-up	4.
	syl	flare-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to burst into anger.
flash	ety	C14 (in the sense: to rush, as of water): of unknown origin
flash	1.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden short blaze of intense light or flame.
	exam	1	a flash of sunlight.
flash	2.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden occurrence or display, esp. one suggestive of brilliance.
	exam	1	a flash of understanding.
flash	3.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a very brief space of time.
	exam	1	over in a flash.
flash	4.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	an ostentatious display.
	exam	1	a flash of her diamonds.
flash	5.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {news flash}. a short news announcement concerning a new event.
flash	6.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an insignia or emblem worn on a uniform, vehicle, etc., to identify its military formation.
flash	7.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a patch of bright colour on a dark background, such as light marking on an animal.
flash	8.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a volatile mixture of inorganic salts used to produce a glaze on bricks or tiles.
flash	9.a.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden rush of water down a river or watercourse.
flash	9.b.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a sluice, for producing such a rush.
flash	10.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog., informal.
	def	short for { {flashlight} (sense 2)} or {flash photog?!raphy}.
flash	11.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge of thin metal or plastic formed on a moulded object by the extrusion of excess material between dies.
flash	12.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Yorkshire and Lancashire dialect.
	def	a pond, esp. one produced as a consequence of subsidence.
flash	13.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	involving, using, or produced by a flash of heat, light, etc..
	exam	1	flash blindness;
	exam	2	flash distillation.
flash in the pan	14.
	head	flash
	syl	flash in the pan.
	def	a project, person, etc., that enjoys only short-lived success, notoriety, etc.
flash	15.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ostentatious or vulgar.
flash	16.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of or relating to gamblers and followers of boxing and racing.
flash	17.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	adj.
	def	sham or counterfeit.
flash	18.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	relating to or characteristic of the criminal underworld.
flash	19.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burst or cause to burst suddenly or intermittently into flame.
flash	20.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emit or reflect or cause to emit or reflect light suddenly or intermittently.
flash	21.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move very fast.
	exam	1	he flashed by on his bicycle.
flash	22.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come rapidly (into the mind or vision).
flash	23.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by out or up
	def	to appear like a sudden light.
	exam	1	his anger really flashes out at times.
flash	24.a.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to signal or communicate very fast.
	exam	1	to flash a message.
flash	24.b.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to signal by use of a light, such as car headlights.
flash	25.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to display ostentatiously.
	exam	1	to flash money around.
flash	26.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to show suddenly and briefly.
flash	27.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to expose oneself indecently.
flash	28.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a roof) with flashing.
flash	29.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send a sudden rush of water down (a river, etc.), or to carry (a vessel) down by this method.
flash	30.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in the making of glass
	def	to coat (glass) with a thin layer of glass of a different colour.
flash	31.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a brief pulse of heat or radiation.
flash	32.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (a liquid) to a gas by causing it to hit a hot surface.
flash	33.
	syl	flash
	pron	<fl@S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to splash or dash (water).
flashback	1.
	syl	flash+back
	pron	<1fl@S2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a transition in a novel, film, etc., to an earlier scene or event.
flash back	infl
	head	flashback
	syl	flash back.
	pos	vb.
flashback	2.
	syl	flash+back
	pron	<1fl@S2b@k>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to return in a novel, film, etc., to a past event.
flashboard	0.
	syl	flash+board
	pron	<1fl@S2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board or boarding that is placed along the top of a dam to increase its height and capacity.
flashbulb	0.
	syl	flash+bulb
	pron	<1fl@S2b^lb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a small expendable glass light bulb that is triggered, usually electrically to produce a bright flash of light. Also called: {photoflash}. Compare {electronic flash}.
flash burn	0.
	syl	flash burn
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a burn caused by momentary exposure to intense radiant heat.
flash card	0.
	syl	flash card
	pos	n.
	def	a card on which are written or printed words for children to look at briefly, used as an aid to learning.
flashcube	0.
	syl	flash+cube
	pron	<1fl@S2kju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a boxlike camera attachment, holding four flashbulbs, that turns so that each flashbulb can be used in quick succession.
flasher	1.
	syl	flash+er
	pron	<1fl@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that flashes, such as a direction indicator on a vehicle.
flasher	2.
	syl	flash+er
	pron	<1fl@S*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person who indecently exposes himself.
flash flood	0.
	syl	flash flood
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden short-lived torrent, usually caused by a heavy storm, esp. in desert regions.
flash gun	0.
	syl	flash gun
	pos	n.
	def	a device, attachable to or sometimes incorporated in a camera, for holding and electrically firing a flashbulb as the shutter opens. Compare {electronic flash}.
flashing	0.
	syl	flash+ing
	pron	<1fl@SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a weatherproof material, esp. thin sheet metal, used to cover the valleys between the slopes of a roof, the junction between a chimney and a roof, etc.
flashlight	1.
	syl	flash+light
	pron	<1fl@S2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {torch}.
flashlight	2.
	syl	flash+light
	pron	<1fl@S2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the brief bright light emitted by a flashbulb or electronic flash. Sometimes shortened to {flash}.
flashlight	3.
	syl	flash+light
	pron	<1fl@S2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a bright flashing light or its source.
flashover	0.
	syl	flash+o:ver
	pron	<1fl@S2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric discharge over or around the surface of an insulator.
flash photography	0.
	syl	flash pho+tog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	photography in which a flashbulb or electronic flash is used to provide momentary illumination of a dark or insufficiently lit subject.
flash photolysis	0.
	syl	flash pho+tol:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a technique for producing and investigating free radicals. A low-pressure gas is subjected to a flash of radiation to produce the radicals, subsequent flashes being used to identify them and assess their lifetimes by absorption spectroscopy.
flashing point	alt
	head	flash point
	or	flash point
	syl	flash+ing point
	pos	n.
flash point	1.
	or	flashing point
	syl	flash point
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest temperature at which the vapour above a liquid can be ignited in air.
flash point	2.
	or	flashing point
	syl	flash point
	pos	n.
	def	a critical moment beyond which a situation will inevitably erupt into violence.
	exam	1	the political mood has reached flash point.
flashier	infl
	head	flashy
	syl	flash:i+er
	pos	adj.
flashiest	infl
	head	flashy
	syl	flash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
flashy	1.
	syl	flash:y
	pron	<1fl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	brilliant and dazzling, esp. for a short time or in a superficial way.
flashy	2.
	syl	flash:y
	pron	<1fl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheap and ostentatious.
flashily	sub
	head	flashy
	syl	flash:i+ly
	pos	adv.
flashiness	sub
	head	flashy
	syl	flash:i+ness
	pos	n.
flask	ety	C14: from Old French flasque, flaske, from Medieval Latin flasca, flasco, perhaps of Germanic origin; compare Old English flasce, flaxe 
flask	1.
	syl	flask
	pron	<fla:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a bottle with a narrow neck, esp. used in a laboratory or for wine, oil, etc.
flask	2.
	syl	flask
	pron	<fla:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hip flask}. a small flattened container of glass or metal designed to be carried in a pocket, esp. for liquor.
flask	3.
	syl	flask
	pron	<fla:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {powder flask}.
flask	4.
	syl	flask
	pron	<fla:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a container packed with sand to form a mould in a foundry.
flask	5.
	syl	flask
	pron	<fla:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {vacuum flask}.
flasket	ety	C15: from Old French flasquet a little #7flask 
flasket	1.
	syl	flask+et
	pron	<1fla:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a long shallow basket.
flasket	2.
	syl	flask+et
	pron	<1fla:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flask.
flat	ety	C14: from Old Norse flatr; related to Old High German flaz flat, Greek platus flat, broad
flatter	infl
	head	flat
	syl	flat+ter
	pos	adj.
flattest	infl
	head	flat
	syl	flat+test.
	pos	adj.
flat	H1.1.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	horizontal; level.
	exam	1	flat ground;
	exam	2	a flat roof.
flat	H1.2.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	even or smooth, without projections or depressions.
	exam	1	a flat surface.
flat	H1.3.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying stretched out at full length; prostrate.
	exam	1	he lay flat on the ground.
flat	H1.4.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little depth or thickness; shallow.
	exam	1	a flat dish.
flat	H1.5.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by against
	def	having a surface or side in complete contact with another surface.
	exam	1	flat against the wall.
flat	H1.6.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	spread out, unrolled, or levelled.
flat	H1.7.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tyre
	def	deflated, either partially or completely.
flat	H1.8.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of shoes
	def	having an unraised or only slightly raised heel.
flat	H1.9.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of races, racetracks, or race?!courses
	def	not having obstacles to be jumped.
flat	H1.9.b.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or connected with flat racing as opposed to steeplechasing and hurdling.
	exam	1	flat jockeys earn more.
flat	H1.10.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	without qualification; total.
	exam	1	a flat denial.
flat	H1.11.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	without possibility of change; fixed.
	exam	1	a flat rate.
flat	H1.12.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	neither more nor less; exact.
	exam	1	he did the journey in thirty minutes flat;
	exam	2	a flat thirty minutes.
flat	H1.13.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	unexciting or lacking point or interest.
	exam	1	a flat joke.
flat	H1.14.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	without variation or resonance; monotonous.
	exam	1	a flat voice.
flat	H1.15.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	stale or tasteless.
flat	H1.16.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of beer, spark?!ling wines, etc.
	def	having lost effervescence, as by exposure to air.
flat	H1.17.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trade, business, a market, etc.
	def	commercially inactive; sluggish.
flat	H1.18.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a battery
	def	fully discharged; dead.
flat	H1.19.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a print, photograph, or painting
	def	lacking contrast or shading between tones.
flat	H1.20.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paint
	def	without gloss or lustre; matt.
flat	H1.21.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a painting
	def	lacking perspective.
flat	H1.22.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	denoting a note of a given letter name (or the sound it represents) that has been lowered in pitch by one chromatic semitone.
	exam	1	B flat.
flat	H1.22.b.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an instrument, voice, etc.
	def	out of tune by being too low in pitch. Compare { {sharp} (sense 12)}.
flat	H1.23.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {lenis}.
flat	H1.24.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	the vowel sound of as in the usual U.S. or S Brit. pronunciation of usually represented by the symbol (@a).
flat	H1.25.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into a prostrate, level, or flat state or position.
	exam	1	he held his hand out flat.
flat	H1.26.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely or utterly; absolutely.
	exam	1	he went flat against the rules.
flat	H1.27.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	lower than a standard pitch.
flat	H1.27.b.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	too low in pitch.
	exam	1	she sings flat.
fall flat	28.
	head	flat
	syl	fall flat.
	def	to prove a failure, not amusing, etc.
flat	H1.29.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the maximum speed or effort.
flat	H1.29.b.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	totally exhausted.
flat	H1.30.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat object, surface, or part.
flat	H1.31.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-lying tract of land, esp. a marsh or swamp.
flat	H1.32.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a mud bank exposed at low tide.
flat	H1.33.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an accidental that lowers the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone. Usual symbol: ###800307
flat	H1.33.b.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a note affected by this accidental. Compare { {sharp} (sense 17)}.
flat	H1.34.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a rectangular wooden frame covered with painted canvas, etc., used to form part of a stage setting.
flat	H1.35.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a punctured car tyre.
flat	H1.36.a.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	flat racing, esp. as opposed to steeplechasing and hurdling.
flat	H1.36.b.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the season of flat racing.
flat	H1.37.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a flatboat or lighter.
flats	infl
	head	flat
	syl	flats
	pos	vb.
flatting	infl
	head	flat
	syl	flat+ting
	pos	vb.
flatted	infl
	head	flat
	syl	flat+ted.
	pos	vb.
flat	H1.38.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become flat.
flat	H1.39.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	the usual U.S. word for { {flatten} (sense 3)}.
flatly	sub
	head	flat
	syl	flat+ly
	pos	adv.
flatness	sub
	head	flat
	syl	flat+ness
	pos	n.
flat	ety	Old English flett floor, hall, house; related to #7flat %1
flat	H2.1.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of rooms comprising a residence entirely on one floor of a building. Usual U.S. name: {apartment}.
flat	H2.2.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a set of rooms that is run-down, old-fashioned, not self-contained, or in an old building. {~}
flat	H2.3.
	syl	flat
	pron	<fl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to live in a flat (with someone).
flat-bed press	0.
	syl	flat-bed press
	pos	n.
	def	a printing machine on which the type forme is carried on a flat bed under a revolving paper-bearing cylinder. Also called: {cylinder press}.
flatboat	0.
	syl	flat+boat
	pron	<1fl@t2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any boat with a flat bottom, usually for transporting goods on a canal or river.
flat cap	1.
	syl	flat cap
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cloth cap} (sense 1)}.
flat cap	2.
	syl	flat cap
	pos	n.
	def	an Elizabethan man's hat with a narrow down-turned brim.
flatette	0.
	syl	flat+ette
	pron	<2fl@t1et>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small flat.
flatfish	infl
	or	flatfishes
	syl	flat+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flatfishes	infl
	head	flatfish
	or	flatfish
	syl	flat+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flatfish	0.
	syl	flat+fish
	pron	<1fl@t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine spiny-finned fish of the order including the halibut, plaice, turbot, and sole, all of which (when adult) swim along the sea floor on one side of the body, which is highly compressed and has both eyes on the uppermost side.
flatfoot	1.
	syl	flat+foot
	pron	<1fl@t2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which the entire sole of the foot is able to touch the ground because of flattening of the instep arch.
flatfoots	infl
	head	flatfoot
	or	flatfeet
	syl	flat+foots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flatfeet	infl
	head	flatfoot
	or	flatfoots
	syl	flat+feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flatfoot	2.
	syl	flat+foot
	pron	<1fl@t2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word (usually de?!rogatory) for a {policeman}.
flat-footed	1.
	syl	flat-foot:ed
	pron	<2fl@t1futid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having flatfoot.
flat-footed	2.a.
	syl	flat-foot:ed
	pron	<2fl@t1futid>
	pos	adj.
	def	clumsy or awkward.
flat-footed	2.b.
	syl	flat-foot:ed
	pron	<2fl@t1futid>
	pos	adj.
	def	downright and uncompromis?!ing.
flat-footed	3.
	syl	flat-foot:ed
	pron	<2fl@t1futid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	off guard or unawares (often in the phrase {catch flat-footed}) .
flat-footedly	sub
	head	flat-footed
	syl	flat-1foot:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
flat-footedness	sub
	head	flat-footed
	syl	flat-1foot:ed+ness
	pos	n.
flathead	infl
	or	flatheads
	syl	flat+head
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flatheads	infl
	head	flathead
	or	flathead
	syl	flat+heads.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flathead	0.
	syl	flat+head
	pron	<1fl@t2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any Pacific scorpaenoid food fish of the family which resemble gurnards.
flatiron	0.
	syl	flat+i:ron
	pron	<1fl@t2I*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an iron for pressing clothes that was heated by being placed on a stove, etc.
flat knot	0.
	syl	flat knot
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reef knot}.
flatlet	0.
	syl	flat+let
	pron	<1fl@tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat having only a few rooms.
flatling	1.
	syl	flat+ling
	pron	<1fl@tliG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	in a flat or prostrate position.
flatling	2.
	syl	flat+ling
	pron	<1fl@tliG>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	with the flat side, as of a sword.
flatling	xref
	syl	flat+ling
	pron	<1fl@tliG>
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	Also (for adv.): {flat+lings}.
flatmate	0.
	syl	flat+mate
	pron	<1fl@t2mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person with whom one shares a flat.
flat racing	0.a.
	syl	flat rac+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the racing of horses on racecourses without jumps.
flat racing	0.b.
	syl	flat rac+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the flat-racing season.
flats	0.
	syl	flats
	pron	<fl@ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shoes with a flat heel or no heel.
flat spin	1.
	syl	flat spin
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft spin in which the longitudinal axis is more nearly horizontal than vertical.
flat spin	2.
	syl	flat spin
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of confusion; dither.
flatten	1.
	syl	flat+ten
	pron	<1fl@tN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to make or become flat or flatter.
flatten	2.a.
	syl	flat+ten
	pron	<1fl@tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to knock down or injure; prostrate.
flatten	2.b.
	syl	flat+ten
	pron	<1fl@tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crush or subdue.
	exam	1	failure will flatten his self-esteem.
flatten	3.
	syl	flat+ten
	pron	<1fl@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to lower the pitch of (a note) by one chromatic semitone. Usual U.S. word: {flat}.
flatten	4.
	syl	flat+ten
	pron	<1fl@tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to manoeuvre an aircraft into horizontal flight, esp. after a dive.
flattener	sub
	head	flatten
	syl	flat+ten+er
	pos	n.
flatter	ety	C13: probably from Old French flater to lick, fawn upon, of Frankish origin
flatter	H1.1.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to praise insincerely, esp. in order to win favour or reward.
flatter	H1.2.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show to advantage.
	exam	1	that dress flatters her.
flatter	H1.3.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make to appear more attractive, etc., than in reality.
flatter	H1.4.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play upon or gratify the vanity of (a person).
	exam	1	it flatters her to be remembered.
flatter	H1.5.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beguile with hope; encourage, esp. falsely.
	exam	1	this success flattered him into believing himself a champion.
flatter	H1.6.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to congratulate or deceive (oneself).
	exam	1	I flatter myself that I am the best.
flatterable	sub
	head	flatter
	syl	flat+ter+a:ble
	pos	adj.
flatterer	sub
	head	flatter
	syl	flat+ter+er
	pos	n.
flatteringly	sub
	head	flatter
	syl	flat+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flatter	H2.1.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blacksmith's tool, resembling a flat-faced hammer, that is placed on forged work and struck to smooth the surface of the forging.
flatter	H2.2.
	syl	flat+ter
	pron	<1fl@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a die with a narrow rectangular orifice for drawing flat sections.
flatteries	infl
	head	flattery
	syl	flat+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flattery	1.
	syl	flat+ter:y
	pron	<1fl@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flattering.
flattery	2.
	syl	flat+ter:y
	pron	<1fl@t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive or insincere praise.
flatting	0.
	syl	flat+ting
	pron	<1fl@tiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	the process of flattening metal into a sheet by rolling.
flattish	0.
	syl	flat+tish
	pron	<1fl@tiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat flat.
flattop	0.
	syl	flat+top
	pron	<1fl@t2top>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for {aircraft carrier}.
flatulent	ety	C16: from New Latin fl*_atulentus, from Latin: #7flatus  &- #!flat@.u+lence or #!flat@.u+len+cy n. ?- #!flat@.u+lent+ly adv.
flatulent	1.
	syl	flat:u+lent
	pron	<1fl@tjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from or caused by an excessive amount of gas in the alimentary canal, producing uncomfortable distension.
flatulent	2.
	syl	flat:u+lent
	pron	<1fl@tjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	generating excessive gas in the alimentary canal.
flatulent	3.
	syl	flat:u+lent
	pron	<1fl@tjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pretentious or windy in style.
flatus	ety	C17: from Latin: a blowing, snorting, from fl*_are to breathe, blow
flatuses	infl
	head	flatus
	syl	fla+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flatus	0.
	syl	fla+tus
	pron	<1flAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	gas generated in the alimentary canal.
flatware	0.
	syl	flat+ware
	pron	<1fl@t2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	plates, saucers, etc.
flatwise	alt
	head	flatways
	or	flatways
	syl	flat+wise
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
flatways	0.
	or	flatwise
	syl	flat+ways
	pron	<1fl@t2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the flat or broad side down or in contact with another surface.
flatworm	0.
	syl	flat+worm
	pron	<1fl@t2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic or free-living invertebrate of the phylum including planarians, flukes, and tapeworms, having a flattened body with no circulatory system and only one opening to the intestine.
flat-woven	0.
	syl	flat-wo:ven
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a carpet
	def	woven without pile.
Gustave	infl
	head	Flaubert
	syl	Gus:tave
	pron	<gys1tav>
	pos	n.
Flaubert	0.
	syl	Flau:bert
	pron	<1fl*ube*>, French <flo1be:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1821-80, French novelist and short-story writer, regarded as a leader of the 19th-century naturalist school. His most famous novel, (1857), for which he was prosecuted (and acquitted) on charges of immorality, and (1869) deal with the conflict of romantic attitudes and bourgeois society. His other major works include (1862), (1874), and (1877).
flaunch	ety	C18: variant of #7flange 
flaunch	0.
	syl	flaunch
	pron	<flc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a cement or mortar slope around a chimney top, manhole, etc., to throw off water. Also called: {flaunching}.
flaunt	ety	C16: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian dialect flanta to wander about
flaunt	1.
	syl	flaunt
	pron	<flc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to display (possessions, oneself, etc.) ostentatiously; show off.
flaunt	2.
	syl	flaunt
	pron	<flc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wave or cause to wave freely; flutter.
flaunt	3.
	syl	flaunt
	pron	<flc:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flaunting.
flaunter	sub
	head	flaunt
	syl	flaunt+er
	pos	n.
flauntingly	sub
	head	flaunt
	syl	flaunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flauntier	infl
	head	flaunty
	syl	flaunt:i+er
	pos	adj.
flauntiest	infl
	head	flaunty
	syl	flaunt:i+est.
	pos	adj.
flaunty	0.
	syl	flaunt:y
	pron	<1flc:nti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	characterized by or inclined to ostentatious display or flaunt?!ing.
flauntily	sub
	head	flaunty
	syl	flaunt:i+ly
	pos	adv.
flauntiness	sub
	head	flaunty
	syl	flaunt:i+ness
	pos	n.
flautist	ety	C19: from Italian flautista, from flauto #7flute 
flutist	alt
	head	flautist
	or	flautist
	syl	flut+ist
	pron	<1flu:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
flautist	0.
	or	flutist
	syl	flau+tist
	pron	<1flc:tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a player of the flute.
flavescent	ety	C19: from Latin fl*_av*_escere to become yellow, from fl*_av*_ere to be yellow, from fl*_avus yellow
flavescent	0.
	syl	fla+ves+cent
	pron	<fl*1vesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	turning yellow; yellowish.
flavin	ety	C19: from Latin fl*_avus yellow
flavine	alt
	head	flavin
	or	flavin
	syl	fla+vine
	pron	<1flAvin>
	pos	n.
flavin	1.
	or	flavine
	syl	fla+vin
	pron	<1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	a heterocyclic ketone that forms the nucleus of certain natural yellow pigments, such as riboflavin. Formula: C\1\0H\6N\4O\2. See {flavoprotein}.
flavin	2.
	or	flavine
	syl	fla+vin
	pron	<1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	any yellow pigment based on flavin.
flavin	3.
	or	flavine
	syl	fla+vin
	pron	<1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {quercetin}.
flavine	1.
	syl	fla+vine
	pron	<1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {acriflavine hydrochloride}.
flavine	2.
	syl	fla+vine
	pron	<1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flavin}.
flavone	ety	C19: from German Flavon, from Latin fl*_avus yellow #7+ -#7one 
flavone	1.
	syl	fla+vone
	pron	<1flAv*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline compound occurring in plants. Formula: C\1\5H\1\0O\2.
flavone	2.
	syl	fla+vone
	pron	<1flAv*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of yellow plant pigments derived from flavone.
flavoprotein	ety	C20: from #7flavin +#7protein 
flavoprotein	0.
	syl	fla+vo+pro+tein
	pron	<2flAv*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that contain a derivative of riboflavin linked to a protein and catalyse oxidation in cells. Also called: {cytochrome reductase}. See also {FMN, FAD}.
flavopurpurin	ety	C20: from Latin fl*_avus yellow+#7purpurin 
flavopurpurin	0.
	syl	fla+vo+pur+pu+rin
	pron	<2flAv*u1pR:pjurin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline dye derived from anthraquinone. Formula: C\1\4H\5O\2(OH)\3.
flavorous	0.
	syl	fla+vor+ous
	pron	<1flAv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having flavour; tasty.
flavour	ety	C14: from Old French flaour, from Late Latin fl*_ator (unattested) bad smell, breath, from Latin fl*_are to blow
flavor	alt
	head	flavour
	or	flavour
	syl	fla+vor
	pron	<1flAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
flavour	1.
	or	flavor
	syl	fla+vour
	pron	<1flAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	taste perceived in food or liquid in the mouth.
flavour	2.
	or	flavor
	syl	fla+vour
	pron	<1flAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to food, etc., to impart a specific taste.
flavour	3.
	or	flavor
	syl	fla+vour
	pron	<1flAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive quality or atmosphere; suggestion.
	exam	1	a poem with a Shakespearian flavour.
flavour	4.
	or	flavor
	syl	fla+vour
	pron	<1flAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a flavour, taste, or quality to.
flavourer	sub
	head	flavour
	or	flavorer
	syl	fla+vour+er
	pos	n.
flavorer	sub
	head	flavour
	or	flavourer
	syl	fla+vor+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
flavourless	sub
	head	flavour
	or	flavorless
	syl	fla+vour+less
	pos	adj.
flavorless	sub
	head	flavour
	or	flavourless
	syl	fla+vor+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
flavoursome	sub
	head	flavour
	or	flavorsome
	syl	fla+vour+some
	pos	adj.
flavorsome	sub
	head	flavour
	or	flavoursome
	syl	fla+vor+some
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
flavorful	alt
	head	flavourful
	or	flavourful
	syl	fla+vor+ful
	pron	<1flAv*ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
flavourful	0.
	or	flavorful
	syl	fla+vour+ful
	pron	<1flAv*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a full pleasant taste or flavour.
flavourfully	sub
	head	flavourful
	or	flavorfully
	syl	fla+vour+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
flavorfully	sub
	head	flavourful
	or	flavourfully
	syl	fla+vor+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
flavoring	alt
	head	flavouring
	or	flavouring
	syl	fla+vor+ing
	pron	<1flAv*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
flavouring	0.
	or	flavoring
	syl	fla+vour+ing
	pron	<1flAv*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to impart a particular flavour to food.
	exam	1	rum flavouring.
flaw	ety	C14: probably from Old Norse flaga stone slab; related to Swedish flaga chip, flake, flaw
flaw	H1.1.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an imperfection, defect, or blemish.
flaw	H1.2.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a crack, breach, or rift.
flaw	H1.3.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an invalidating fault or defect in a document or proceeding.
flaw	H1.4.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become blemished, defective, or imperfect.
flawless	sub
	head	flaw
	syl	flaw+less
	pos	adj.
flawlessly	sub
	head	flaw
	syl	flaw+less+ly
	pos	adv.
flawlessness	sub
	head	flaw
	syl	flaw+less+ness
	pos	n.
flaw	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; related to Norwegian flaga squall, gust, Middle Dutch vl*_aghe 
flaw	H2.1.a.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden short gust of wind; squall.
flaw	H2.1.b.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spell of bad, esp. windy, weather.
flaw	H2.2.
	syl	flaw
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an outburst of strong feeling.
flawy	sub
	head	flaw
	syl	flaw:y
	pos	adj.
flax	ety	Old English fleax; related to Old Frisian flax, Old High German flahs flax, Greek plekein to plait
flax	1.
	syl	flax
	pron	<fl@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant or shrub of the genus esp. which has blue flowers and is cultivated for its seeds (flaxseed) and for the fibres of its stems: family
flax	2.
	syl	flax
	pron	<fl@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of this plant, made into thread and woven into linen fabrics.
flax	3.
	syl	flax
	pron	<fl@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants.
flaxy	alt
	head	flaxen
	or	flaxen
	syl	flax:y
	pos	adj.
flaxen	1.
	or	flaxy
	syl	flax+en
	pron	<1fl@ks*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling flax.
flaxen	2.
	or	flaxy
	syl	flax+en
	pron	<1fl@ks*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a soft yellow colour.
	exam	1	flaxen hair.
John	infl
	head	Flaxman
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Flaxman	0.
	syl	Flax:man
	pron	<1fl@ksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1755-1826, English neoclassical sculptor and draughtsman, noted particularly for his monuments and his engraved illustrations for the the and works by Dante and Aeschylus.
flaxseed	0.
	syl	flax+seed
	pron	<1fl@ks2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the flax plant, which yields linseed oil. Also called: {linseed}.
flay	ety	Old English fl*_ean; related to Old Norse fl*_a to peel, Lithuanian pl*%e*vsti to tear
flay	1.
	syl	flay
	pron	<flA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip off the skin or outer covering of, esp. by whipping; skin.
flay	2.
	syl	flay
	pron	<flA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack with savage criticism.
flay	3.
	syl	flay
	pron	<flA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip of money or goods, esp. by cheating or extortion.
flayer	sub
	head	flay
	syl	flay+er
	pos	n.
fld	0.
	syl	fld.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	field.
fl dr	0.
	syl	fl. dr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	fluid dram.
flea	ety	Old English fl*_eah; related to Old Norse fl*_o, Old High German fl*_oh 
flea	1.
	syl	flea
	pron	<flE>
	pos	n.
	def	any small wingless parasitic blood-sucking insect of the order living on the skin of mammals and birds and noted for their powers of leaping.
flea	2.
	syl	flea
	pron	<flE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various invertebrates that resemble fleas, such as the water flea and flea beetle.
flea in one's ear	3.
	head	flea
	syl	flea in one's ear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sharp rebuke.
fleabag	1.
	syl	flea+bag
	pron	<1flE2b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	a dirty or unkempt person, esp. a woman.
fleabag	2.
	syl	flea+bag
	pron	<1flE2b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; U.S.
	def	a cheap or dirty hotel.
fleabane	1.
	syl	flea+bane
	pron	<1flE2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus such as having purplish tubular flower heads with orange centres: family (composites).
fleabane	2.
	syl	flea+bane
	pron	<1flE2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the related genus esp. the Eurasian which has yellow daisy-like flower heads.
Canadian fleabane	3.
	head	fleabane
	syl	Canadian fleabane.
	def	a related plant, (or with small white tubular flower heads. U.S. name: {horseweed}.
fleabane	4.
	syl	flea+bane
	pron	<1flE2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants reputed to ward off fleas.
flea beetle	0.
	syl	flea bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any small common beetle of the genera etc., having enlarged hind legs and capable of jumping: family The larvae of many species are very destructive to turnips and other cruciferous vegetables.
fleabite	1.
	syl	flea+bite
	pron	<1flE2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the bite of a flea.
fleabite	2.
	syl	flea+bite
	pron	<1flE2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight or trifling annoyance or discomfort.
flea-bitten	1.
	syl	flea-bit:ten
	pos	adj.
	def	bitten by or infested with fleas.
flea-bitten	2.
	syl	flea-bit:ten
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	shabby or decrepit; mean.
flea-bitten	3.
	syl	flea-bit:ten
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the coat of a horse
	def	having reddish-brown spots on a lighter background.
fleam	ety	C16: from Old French flieme, alteration of Late Latin phlebotomus lancet (literally: vein cutter); see #7phlebotomy 
fleam	0.
	syl	fleam
	pron	<flEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a lancet used for letting blood.
flea market	0.
	syl	flea mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	an open-air market selling cheap and often second-hand goods.
fleapit	0.
	syl	flea+pit
	pron	<1flE2pit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shabby cinema or theatre.
fleawort	1.
	syl	flea+wort
	pron	<1flE2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus esp. a European species with yellow daisy-like flowers and rosettes of downy leaves: family (composites).
fleawort	2.
	syl	flea+wort
	pron	<1flE2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plantain, (or whose seeds resemble fleas and were formerly used as a flea repellent.
fleawort	3.
	syl	flea+wort
	pron	<1flE2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ploughman's spikenard}.
fleche	ety	C18: from French: spire (literally: arrow), probably of Germanic origin; related to Middle Low German flieke long arrow
fleche	1.
	syl	fl*`eche
	pron	<flAS>, <fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spirelet}. a slender spire, esp. over the intersection of the nave and transept ridges of a church roof.
fleche	2.
	syl	fl*`eche
	pron	<flAS>, <fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed part of a fortification directed towards the attackers.
fl'echette	ety	from French; see #7fl*`eche 
fl'echette	0.
	syl	fl*'e+chette
	pron	<flA1Set>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel dart or missile dropped from an aircraft, as in World War I.
fleck	ety	C16: probably from Old Norse flekkr stain, spot; related to Old High German flec spot, plot of land
fleck	1.
	syl	fleck
	pron	<flek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small marking or streak; speckle.
fleck	2.
	syl	fleck
	pron	<flek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small particle; speck.
	exam	1	a fleck of dust.
fleck	3.
	syl	fleck
	pron	<flek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {flecker}. to mark or cover with flecks; speckle.
James Elroy	infl
	head	Flecker
	syl	James El:roy.
	pos	n.
Flecker	0.
	syl	Fleck:er
	pron	<1flek*>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1915, English poet and dramatist; author of (1922).
flection	ety	C17: from Latin flexi*_o a bending, from flectere to curve, bow
flection	1.
	syl	flec+tion
	pron	<1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bending or the state of being bent.
flection	2.
	syl	flec+tion
	pron	<1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something bent; bend.
flection	3.
	syl	flec+tion
	pron	<1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a less common word for {inflection. ~} See also {flexion}.
flectional	sub
	head	flection
	syl	flec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
flectionless	sub
	head	flection
	syl	flec+tion+less
	pos	adj.
fled	0.
	syl	fled
	pron	<fled>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {flee}.
fledge	ety	Old English -flycge, as in unflycge unfledged; related to Old High German flucki able to fly; see {#7fly %1}
fledge	1.
	syl	fledge
	pron	<fleJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed and care for (a young bird) until it is able to fly.
fledge	2.
	syl	fledge
	pron	<fleJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {fletch}. to fit (something, esp. an arrow) with a feather or feathers.
fledge	3.
	syl	fledge
	pron	<fleJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a young bird
	def	to grow feathers.
fledge	4.
	syl	fledge
	pron	<fleJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or adorn with or as if with feathers.
fledgeling	alt
	head	fledgling
	or	fledgling
	syl	fledge+ling
	pron	<1fleJliG>
	pos	n.
fledgling	1.
	or	fledgeling
	syl	fledg+ling
	pron	<1fleJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young bird that has just fledged.
fledgling	2.
	or	fledgeling
	syl	fledg+ling
	pron	<1fleJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young and inexperienced person.
fledgier	infl
	head	fledgy
	syl	fledg:i+er
	pos	adj.
fledgiest	infl
	head	fledgy
	syl	fledg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fledgy	0.
	syl	fledg:y
	pron	<1fleJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	feathery or feathered.
flee	ety	Old English fl*_eon; related to Old Frisian fli*_a, Old High German fliohan, Gothic thliuhan 
flees	infl
	head	flee
	syl	flees
	pos	vb.
fleeing	infl
	head	flee
	syl	flee+ing
	pos	vb.
fled	infl
	head	flee
	syl	fled.
	pos	vb.
flee	1.
	syl	flee
	pron	<flE>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run away from (a place, danger, etc.); fly.
	exam	1	to flee the country.
flee	2.
	syl	flee
	pron	<flE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run or move quickly; rush; speed.
	exam	1	she fled to the door.
fleer	sub
	head	flee
	syl	fle+er
	pos	n.
fleece	ety	Old English fl*_eos; related to Middle High German vlius, Dutch vlies fleece, Latin pl*_uma feather, down
fleece	1.
	syl	fleece
	pron	<flEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the coat of wool that covers the body of a sheep or similar animal and consists of a mass of crinkly hairs.
fleece	2.
	syl	fleece
	pron	<flEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the wool removed from a single sheep.
fleece	3.
	syl	fleece
	pron	<flEs>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a fleece in texture or warmth.
fleece	4.
	syl	fleece
	pron	<flEs>
	pos	n.
	def	sheepskin or a fabric with soft pile, used as a lining for coats, etc.
fleece	5.
	syl	fleece
	pron	<flEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defraud or charge exorbitantly; swindle.
fleece	6.
	syl	fleece
	pron	<flEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another term for { {shear} (sense 1)}.
fleecier	infl
	head	fleecy
	syl	fleec:i+er
	pos	adj.
fleeciest	infl
	head	fleecy
	syl	fleec:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fleecy	0.
	syl	fleec:y
	pron	<1flEsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling fleece; woolly.
fleecily	sub
	head	fleecy
	syl	fleec:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fleeciness	sub
	head	fleecy
	syl	fleec:i+ness
	pos	n.
fleer	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flire to snigger
fleer	1.
	syl	fleer
	pron	<fli*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to grin or laugh at; scoff; sneer.
fleer	2.
	syl	fleer
	pron	<fli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a derisory glance or grin.
fleeringly	sub
	head	fleer
	syl	fleer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fleet	ety	Old English fl*_eot ship, flowing water, from fl*_eotan to #7float 
fleet	H1.1.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of warships organized as a tactical unit.
fleet	H1.2.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	n.
	def	all the warships of a nation.
fleet	H1.3.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of aircraft ships, buses, etc., operating together or under the same ownership.
fleet	ety	probably Old English fl*_eotan to float, glide rapidly; related to Old High German fliozzan to flow, Latin pluere to rain
fleet	H2.1.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rapid in movement; swift.
fleet	H2.2.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	fleeting; transient.
fleet	H2.3.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move rapidly.
fleet	H2.4.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to fade away smoothly; glide.
fleet	H2.5.a.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change the position of (a hawser).
fleet	H2.5.b.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass (a messenger or lead) to a hawser from a winch for hauling in.
fleet	H2.5.c.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread apart (the blocks of a tackle).
fleet	H2.6.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to float or swim.
fleet	H2.7.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to cause (time) to pass rapidly.
fleetly	sub
	head	fleet
	syl	fleet+ly
	pos	adv.
fleetness	sub
	head	fleet
	syl	fleet+ness
	pos	n.
fleet	ety	Old English fl*_eot flowing water; see #7fleet %1
fleet	H3.0.
	syl	fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southeastern Brit.
	def	a small coastal inlet; creek.
Fleethe	infl
	head	Fleet
	syl	Fleethe.
	pos	n.
Fleet	1.
	syl	Fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream that formerly ran into the Thames between Ludgate Hill and Fleet Street and is now a covered sewer.
Fleet	2.
	syl	Fleet
	pron	<flEt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Fleet Prison}. (formerly) a London prison, esp. used for holding debtors.
fleet admiral	0.
	syl	fleet ad+mi+ral
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding the most senior commissioned rank in the U.S. and certain other navies.
Fleet Air Arm	0.
	syl	Fleet Air Arm
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the aviation branch of the Royal Navy.
fleeting	0.
	syl	fleet+ing
	pron	<1flEtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	rapid and transient.
	exam	1	a fleeting glimpse of the sea.
fleetingly	sub
	head	fleeting
	syl	fleet+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fleetingness	sub
	head	fleeting
	syl	fleet+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Fleet Street	1.
	syl	Fleet Street
	pos	n.
	def	a street in central London in which many newspaper offices are situated.
Fleet Street	2.
	syl	Fleet Street
	pos	n.
	def	British journalism or journalists collectively.
Fleetwood	0.
	syl	Fleet+wood
	pron	<1flEt2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing port in NW England, in Lancashire. Pop.: 28584 (1971).
Fleetwood Mac	0.
	syl	Fleet+wood Mac
	pron	<1flEtwud> <1m@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Anglo-American rock group (formed 1967): comprising Mick Fleetwood (born 1947; drums), John McVie (born 1945; bass guitar), Christine McVie (born 1947; keyboard and vocals; joined 1971), Stevie Nicks (born 1948; vocals; joined 1975), and Lindsey Buckingham (born 1949; guitar; joined 1975). Former members include Peter Green (born 1946; guitar; quit 1970) and Jeremy Spencer (born 1948; slide guitar; quit 1971).
Flem	0.
	syl	Flem.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Flemish.
Fleming	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch Vlaminc 
Fleming	H1.0.
	syl	Flem+ing
	pron	<1flemiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Flanders or a Flemish-speaking Belgian. Compare {Walloon}.
Fleming	H2.1.
	syl	Flem:ing
	pron	<1flemiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Al@.ex@.an@.der}. 1881-1955, Scottish bacteriologist: discovered lysozyme (1922) and penicillin (1928):@T shared@T the@T Nobel@T prize@T for @T medicine@T in @T 1945. {$D.@T I@.an (Lancaster) }. 1908-64, English author of spy novels; creator of the secret agent James Bond.
Fleming	H2.2.
	syl	Flem:ing
	pron	<1flemiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Am@.brose}. 1849-1945, English electrical engineer: invented the thermionic valve (1904).
Fleming's rules	ety	C19: named after Sir John Ambrose #7Fleming, who devised them
Fleming's rules	0.
	syl	Flem:ing's rules
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Physics.
	def	two rules used as mnemonics for the relationship between the directions of current flow, motion, and magnetic field in electromagnetic induction. The hand is held with the thumb, first, and second fingers at right angles, respectively indicating the directions of motion, field, and electric current. The left hand is used for electric motors and the right hand for dynamos.
Flemish	1.
	syl	Flem+ish
	pron	<1flemiS>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two official languages of Belgium, almost identical in form with Dutch.
the	2.
	head	Flemish
	syl	the.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the Flemings collectively.
Flemish	3.
	syl	Flem+ish
	pron	<1flemiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Flanders, the Flemings, or their language.
Flemish bond	0.
	syl	Flem+ish bond
	pos	n.
	def	a bond used in brickwork that has alternat?!ing stretchers and headers in each course, each header being placed centrally over a stretcher.
Flensburg	0.
	syl	Flens+burg
	pron	German <1flensburk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N West Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein: taken from Denmark by Prussia in 1864; voted to remain German in 1920. Pop.: 95400 (1970).
flense	ety	C19: from Danish flense; related to Dutch flensen 
flench	infl
	head	flense
	or	flinch
	syl	flench
	pron	<flenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flinch	infl
	head	flense
	or	flench
	syl	flinch
	pron	<flinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
flense	0.
	syl	flense
	pron	<flens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip (a whale, seal, etc.) of (its blubber or skin).
flenser	sub
	head	flense
	syl	flens+er
	pos	n.
flencher	sub
	head	flense
	or	flincher
	syl	flench+er
	pos	n.
flincher	sub
	head	flense
	or	flencher
	syl	flinch+er
	pos	n.
flesh	ety	Old English fl*_@asc; related to Old Norse flesk ham, Old High German fleisk meat, flesh
flesh	1.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft part of the body of an animal or human, esp. muscular tissue, as distinct from bone and viscera.
flesh	2.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excess weight; fat.
flesh	3.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the edible tissue of animals as opposed to that of fish or, sometimes, fowl; meat.
flesh	4.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick usually soft part of a fruit or vegetable, as distinct from the skin, core, stone, etc.
flesh	5.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	the human body and its physical or sensual nature as opposed to the soul or spirit. Related adj.: {carnal}.
flesh	6.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	mankind in general.
flesh	7.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	animate crea?!tures in general.
flesh	8.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	one's own family; kin (esp. in the phrase {one's own flesh and blood}) .
flesh	9.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-pink to greyish-yellow colour.
flesh	10.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	erroneous belief on the physical plane, esp. the belief that matter has sensation.
flesh	11.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tanning.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the inner or under layer of a skin or hide.
	exam	1	a flesh split.
in the flesh	12.
	head	flesh
	syl	in the flesh.
	def	in person; actually present.
make one's flesh creep	13.
	head	flesh
	syl	make one's flesh creep.
	usage	esp. of something ghostly
	def	to frighten and horrify one.
flesh	14.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to stimulate the hunting instinct of (hounds or falcons) by giving them small quantities of raw flesh.
flesh	15.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wound the flesh of with a weapon.
flesh	16.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to accustom or incite to bloodshed or battle by initial experience.
flesh	17.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Tanning.
	def	to remove the flesh layer of (a hide or skin).
flesh	18.
	syl	flesh
	pron	<fleS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fatten; fill out.
flesher	1.
	syl	flesh+er
	pron	<1fleS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that fleshes hides or skins.
flesher	2.
	syl	flesh+er
	pron	<1fleS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a person who sells meat; butcher.
flesh fly	0.
	syl	flesh fly
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous fly of the genus esp. whose larvae feed on carrion or the tissues of living animals: family
fleshings	1.
	syl	flesh+ings
	pron	<1fleSiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	flesh-coloured tights.
fleshings	2.
	syl	flesh+ings
	pron	<1fleSiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	bits of flesh scraped from the hides or skins of animals.
fleshlier	infl
	head	fleshly
	syl	flesh+li+er
	pos	adj.
fleshliest	infl
	head	fleshly
	syl	flesh+li+est.
	pos	adj.
fleshly	1.
	syl	flesh+ly
	pron	<1fleSli>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the body, esp. its sensual nature; carnal.
	exam	1	fleshly desire.
fleshly	2.
	syl	flesh+ly
	pron	<1fleSli>
	pos	adj.
	def	worldly as opposed to spiritual.
fleshly	3.
	syl	flesh+ly
	pron	<1fleSli>
	pos	adj.
	def	fleshy; fat.
fleshliness	sub
	head	fleshly
	syl	flesh+li+ness
	pos	n.
fleshpots	ety	C16: from the Biblical use as applied to Egypt (Exodus 16:3)
fleshpots	1.
	syl	flesh+pots
	pron	<1fleS2pots>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	luxurious or self-indulgent living.
fleshpots	2.
	syl	flesh+pots
	pron	<1fleS2pots>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	places, such as striptease clubs, where bodily desires are gratified or titillated.
flesh wound	0.
	syl	flesh wound
	pron	<wu:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wound affecting superficial tissues.
fleshier	infl
	head	fleshy
	syl	flesh:i+er
	pos	adj.
fleshiest	infl
	head	fleshy
	syl	flesh:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fleshy	1.
	syl	flesh:y
	pron	<1fleSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	fat; plump.
fleshy	2.
	syl	flesh:y
	pron	<1fleSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	related to or resembling flesh.
fleshy	3.
	syl	flesh:y
	pron	<1fleSi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of some fruits, leaves, etc.
	def	thick and pulpy.
fleshiness	sub
	head	fleshy
	syl	flesh:i+ness
	pos	n.
fletch	ety	C17: probably back formation from #7fletcher 
fletch	0.
	syl	fletch
	pron	<fleC>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {fledge} (sense 2).
fletcher	ety	C14: from Old French flechier, from fleche arrow; see #7fl*`eche 
fletcher	0.
	syl	fletch+er
	pron	<1fleC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes arrows.
John	infl
	head	Fletcher
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Fletcher	0.
	syl	Fletch:er
	pron	<1fleC*>
	pos	n.
	def	1579-1625, English Jacobean dramatist, noted for his romantic tragicomedies written in collaboration with Francis Beaumont, esp. (1610) and (1611).
Fletcherism	ety	C20: named after Horace Fletcher (1849-1919), American nutritionist
Fletcherism	0.
	syl	Fletch+er+ism
	pron	<1fleC*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of chewing food thoroughly and drinking liquids in small sips to aid digestion.
fletchings	ety	plural of fletching, from #7fletch 
fletchings	0.
	syl	fletch+ings
	pron	<1fleCiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	arrow feathers.
fleur-de-lis	ety	C19: from Old French flor de lis, literally: lily flower
fleur-de-lys	alt
	head	fleur-de-lis
	or	fleur-de-lis
	syl	fleur-de-lys
	pron	<2flR:d*1lE>
	pos	n.
fleurs-de-lis	infl
	head	fleur-de-lis
	or	fleurs-de-lys
	syl	fleurs-de-lis
	pron	<2flR:d*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fleurs-de-lys	infl
	head	fleur-de-lis
	or	fleurs-de-lis
	syl	fleurs-de-lys
	pron	<2flR:d*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fleur-de-lis	1.
	or	fleur-de-lys
	syl	fleur-de-lis
	pron	<2flR:d*1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge representing a lily with three distinct petals.
fleur-de-lis	2.
	or	fleur-de-lys
	syl	fleur-de-lis
	pron	<2flR:d*1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {iris} (sense 2)}.
fleurette	ety	C19: French, literally: a small flower, from fleur flower
fleuret	alt
	head	fleurette
	or	fleurette
	syl	fleu+ret
	pron	<flu*1ret>, <flR:->
	pos	n.
fleurette	0.
	or	fleuret
	syl	fleu+rette
	pron	<flu*1ret>, <flR:->
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament or motif resembling a flower.
fleuron	ety	C14: from French, from Old French floron, from flor #7flower 
fleuron	1.
	syl	fleur+on
	pron	<1flu*ron>, <-r*n>, <1flR:->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {flower} (sense 8)}.
fleuron	2.
	syl	fleur+on
	pron	<1flu*ron>, <-r*n>, <1flR:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Cookery.
	def	a decorative piece of pastry.
Andr'e Hercule de	infl
	head	Fleury
	syl	An:dr*'e Her:cule de
	pron	<?~adrA er1kyl d*). 1653-1743, FrAnch cardinal and statAsman: Louis XV's chiAf advisAr and virtual rulAr of FrancA (1726-43>
	pos	n.
flew	H1.0.
	syl	flew
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of { {fly} %1}.
flew	H2.0.
	syl	flew
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {flue} %3}.
flews	ety	C16: of unknown origin
flews	0.
	syl	flews
	pron	<flu:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy hanging upper lip of a bloodhound or similar dog.
flex	ety	C16: from Latin flexus bent, winding, from flectere to bend, bow
flex	1.
	syl	flex
	pron	<fleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a flexible insulated electric cable, used esp. to connect appliances to mains. U.S. name: {cord}.
flex	2.
	syl	flex
	pron	<fleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	flexibility or pliability. {~}
flex	3.
	syl	flex
	pron	<fleks>
	pos	n.
	def	to bend or be bent.
	exam	1	he flexed his arm;
	exam	2	his arm flexed.
flex	4.
	syl	flex
	pron	<fleks>
	pos	n.
	def	to contract (a muscle) or (of a muscle) to contract.
flexible	1.
	syl	flex+i:ble
	pron	<1fleksibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also {flex+ile} (#!fl$eksa$Il). able to be bent easily without breaking; pliable.
flexible	2.
	syl	flex+i:ble
	pron	<1fleksibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	adaptable or variable.
	exam	1	flexible working hours.
flexible	3.
	syl	flex+i:ble
	pron	<1fleksibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be persuaded easily; tractable.
flexibility	sub
	head	flexible
	or	flexibleness
	syl	flex:i+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
flexibleness	sub
	head	flexible
	or	flexibility
	syl	flex+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
flexibly	sub
	head	flexible
	syl	flex+i:bly
	pos	adv.
flexion	1.
	syl	flex+ion
	pron	<1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of bending a joint or limb.
flexion	2.
	syl	flex+ion
	pron	<1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of the joint or limb so bent.
flexion	3.
	syl	flex+ion
	pron	<1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flection}.
flexional	sub
	head	flexion
	syl	flex+ion+al
	pos	adj.
flexionless	sub
	head	flexion
	syl	flex+ion+less
	pos	adj.
flexitime	0.
	syl	flex:i+time
	pron	<1fleksi2tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a system permitting flexibility of working hours at the beginning or end of each day, provided an agreed number of hours ({core time}) are spent at work.
flexo	0.
	syl	flex:o
	pron	<1fleks*u>
	pos	n. adj. adv.
	def	short for {flexography, flexographic}, or {flexographically}.
flexography	1.
	syl	flex+og+ra+phy
	pron	<flek1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of rotary letterpress printing using a resilient printing plate and solvent-based ink: used characteristically for printing on metal foil or plastic.
flexography	2.
	syl	flex+og+ra+phy
	pron	<flek1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	matter printed by this method. {~} Abbrev.: {flexo}. &- {flex+o+graph+ic} (@!fl$eks$$#!gr@afik) &- {@!flex+o+#!graph+ic+al+ly}
flexor	ety	C17: New Latin; see #7flex 
flexor	0.
	syl	flex+or
	pron	<1fleks*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle whose contraction serves to bend a joint or limb. Compare {extensor}.
flexuous	ety	C17: from Latin flexu*_osus full of bends, tortuous, from flexus a bending; see #7flex 
flexuose	alt
	head	flexuous
	or	flexuous
	syl	flex:u+ose
	pron	<1fleksju2*us>
	pos	adj.
flexuous	1.
	or	flexuose
	syl	flex:u+ous
	pron	<1fleksju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of bends or curves; winding.
flexuous	2.
	or	flexuose
	syl	flex:u+ous
	pron	<1fleksju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	variable; unsteady.
flexuously	sub
	head	flexuous
	syl	flex:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
flexure	1.
	syl	flex+ure
	pron	<1flekS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flexing or the state of being flexed.
flexure	2.
	syl	flex+ure
	pron	<1flekS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bend, turn, or fold.
flexural	sub
	head	flexure
	syl	flex+ur+al
	pos	adj.
fley	ety	Old English *_afl*_egan to put to flight; related to Old Norse fleygja 
flay	alt
	head	fley
	or	fley
	syl	flay
	pron	<flA>
	pos	vb.
fley	1.
	or	flay
	syl	fley
	pron	<flA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to be afraid or cause to be afraid.
fley	2.
	or	flay
	syl	fley
	pron	<flA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to frighten away; scare.
fleysome	0.
	syl	fley+some
	pron	<1flAs*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	frightening.
flibbertigibbet	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
flibbertigibbet	0.
	syl	flib+ber+ti+gib+bet
	pron	<1flib*ti2Jibit>
	pos	n.
	def	an irresponsible, silly, or gossipy person.
flick	ety	C15: of imitative origin; compare French flicflac 
flick	H1.1.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch with or as if with the finger or hand in a quick jerky movement.
flick	H1.2.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propel or remove by a quick jerky movement, usually of the fingers or hand.
	exam	1	to flick a piece of paper at someone.
flick	H1.3.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move quickly or jerkily.
flick	H1.4.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	vb.
	usage	intr.; foll. by through
	def	to read or look at (a book, newspaper, etc.) quickly or idly.
flick	H1.5.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to snap or click (the fingers) to produce a sharp sound.
flick	H1.6.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	n.
	def	a tap or quick stroke with the fingers, a whip, etc.
flick	H1.7.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by such a stroke.
flick	H1.8.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	n.
	def	a fleck, streak, or particle.
flick	H2.1.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cinema film.
the	infl
	head	flick
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flick	H2.2.
	syl	flick
	pron	<flik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the cinema.
	exam	1	what's on at the flicks tonight??
flicker	ety	Old English flicorian; related to Dutch flikkeren, Old Norse fl*"okra to flutter
flicker	H1.1.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shine with an unsteady or intermittent light.
	exam	1	a candle flickers.
flicker	H1.2.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move quickly to and fro; quiver, flutter, or vibrate.
flicker	H1.3.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to flicker.
flicker	H1.4.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsteady or brief light or flame.
flicker	H1.5.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift quivering or fluttering movement.
flicker	H1.6.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a visual sensation, often seen in a television image, produced by periodic fluctuations in the brightness of light at a frequency below that covered by the persistence of vision.
flickeringly	sub
	head	flicker
	syl	flick+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flickery	sub
	head	flicker
	syl	flick+er:y
	pos	adj.
flicker	ety	C19: perhaps imitative of the bird's call
flicker	H2.0.
	syl	flick+er
	pron	<1flik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American woodpecker of the genus esp. ({yellow-shafted flicker}) , which has a yellow undersurface to the wings and tail.
flick knife	0.
	syl	flick knife
	pos	n.
	def	a knife with a retractable blade that springs out when a button is pressed. U.S. word: {switchblade}.
flyer	alt
	head	flier
	or	flier
	syl	fly+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
flier	1.
	or	flyer
	syl	fli+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that flies or moves very fast.
flier	2.
	or	flyer
	syl	fli+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aviator or pilot.
flier	3.
	or	flyer
	syl	fli+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a long flying leap; bound.
flier	4.
	or	flyer
	syl	fli+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast-moving machine part, esp. one having periodic motion.
flier	5.
	or	flyer
	syl	fli+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular step in a straight flight of stairs. Compare { {winder} (sense 5)}.
flier	6.
	or	flyer
	syl	fli+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	an informal word for {flying start}.
flight	ety	Old English flyht; related to Middle Dutch vlucht, Old Saxon fluht 
flight	H1.1.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, skill, or manner of flying.
flight	H1.2.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey made by a flying animal or object.
flight	H1.3.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of flying birds or aircraft.
	exam	1	a flight of swallows.
flight	H1.4.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic tactical unit of a military air force.
flight	H1.5.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey through space, esp. of a spacecraft.
flight	H1.6.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	rapid movement or progress.
flight	H1.7.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a soaring mental journey above or beyond the normal everyday world.
	exam	1	a flight of fancy.
flight	H1.8.a.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a single line of hurdles across a track in a race.
flight	H1.8.b.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of such hurdles.
flight	H1.9.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird's wing or tail feather; flight feather.
flight	H1.10.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a feather or plastic attachment fitted to an arrow or dart to give it stability in flight.
flight	H1.11.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {flight arrow}.
flight	H1.12.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance covered by a flight arrow.
flight	H1.13.a.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a flighted movement imparted to a ball, dart, etc.
flight	H1.13.b.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to flight a ball.
flight	H1.14.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a device on a spinning lure that revolves rapidly.
flight	H1.15.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of steps or stairs between one landing or floor and the next.
flight	H1.16.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large enclosed area attached to an aviary or pigeon loft where the birds may fly but not escape.
flight	H1.17.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to cause (a ball, dart, etc.) to float slowly or deceptively towards its target.
flight	H1.18.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wild fowl
	def	to fly in groups.
flight	H1.19.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shoot (a bird) in flight.
flight	H1.20.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fledge (an arrow or dart).
flight	ety	Old English flyht (unattested); related to Old Frisian flecht, Old High German fluht, Old Norse fl*_otti 
flight	H2.1.
	syl	flight
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of fleeing or running away, as from danger.
put to flight	2.
	head	flight
	syl	put to flight.
	def	to cause to run away; rout.
take (to) flight	3.
	head	flight
	syl	take (to) flight.
	def	to run away or withdraw hastily; flee.
flight arrow	0.
	syl	flight ar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin arrow used for shooting long distances. Often shortened to {flight}.
flight deck	1.
	syl	flight deck
	pos	n.
	def	the crew compartment in an airliner. Compare { {cockpit} (sense 1)}.
flight deck	2.
	syl	flight deck
	pos	n.
	def	the upper deck of an aircraft carrier from which aircraft take off and on which they land.
flight engineer	0.
	syl	flight en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
	def	the member of an aircraft crew who is responsible for the operation of the aircraft's systems, including the engines, during flight.
flight feather	0.
	syl	flight feath+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of the large stiff feathers that cover the wings and tail of a bird and are adapted for flying.
flight formation	0.
	syl	flight for+ma+tion
	pos	n.
	def	two or more aircraft flying together in a set pattern.
flightless	0.
	syl	flight+less
	pron	<1flItlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain birds and insects
	def	unable to fly. See also {ratite}.
flight lieutenant	0.
	syl	flight lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding a commissioned rank senior to a flying officer and junior to a squadron leader in the R.A.F. and certain other air forces.
flight line	0.
	syl	flight line
	pos	n.
	def	an area of an airfield or airport on which aircraft, esp. military aircraft, are parked and serviced.
flight path	0.
	syl	flight path
	pos	n.
	def	the course through the air of an aircraft, rocket, or projectile. Compare {approach} (sense 10) {, glide path}.
flight plan	0.
	syl	flight plan
	pos	n.
	def	a written statement of the details of a proposed aircraft flight.
flight recorder	0.
	syl	flight re+cord+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device fitted to an aircraft for collecting and storing information concerning its performance in flight. It is often used to determine the cause of a crash. Also called: {black box}.
flight simulator	0.
	syl	flight sim:u+la+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a ground-training device that reproduces exactly the conditions experienced on the flight deck of an aircraft. Compare {Link trainer}.
flight strip	1.
	syl	flight strip
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of cleared land used as an emergency runway for aircraft.
flight strip	2.
	syl	flight strip
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {runway} (sense 1)}.
flight strip	3.
	syl	flight strip
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of continuous aerial photographs.
flight surgeon	0.
	syl	flight sur+geon
	pos	n.
	def	a medical officer specializing in aviation medicine in the U.S. and certain other air forces.
flightier	infl
	head	flighty
	syl	flight:i+er
	pos	adj.
flightiest	infl
	head	flighty
	syl	flight:i+est.
	pos	adj.
flighty	1.
	syl	flight:y
	pron	<1flIti>
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous and irresponsible; capricious; volatile.
flighty	2.
	syl	flight:y
	pron	<1flIti>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally erratic, unstable, or wandering.
flighty	3.
	syl	flight:y
	pron	<1flIti>
	pos	adj.
	def	flirtatious; coquettish.
flightily	sub
	head	flighty
	syl	flight:i+ly
	pos	adv.
flightiness	sub
	head	flighty
	syl	flight:i+ness
	pos	n.
flimflam	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse fl*_im mockery, Norwegian flire to giggle
flimflam	1.a.
	syl	flim+flam
	pron	<1flim2fl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonsense; rubbish; foolishness.
flimflam	1.b.
	syl	flim+flam
	pron	<1flim2fl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	flimflam arguments.
flimflam	2.
	syl	flim+flam
	pron	<1flim2fl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a deception; trick; swindle.
flimflams	infl
	head	flimflam
	syl	flim+flams
	pos	vb.
flimflamming	infl
	head	flimflam
	syl	flim+flam+ming
	pos	vb.
flimflammed	infl
	head	flimflam
	syl	flim+flammed.
	pos	vb.
flimflam	3.
	syl	flim+flam
	pron	<1flim2fl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deceive; trick; swindle; cheat.
flimflammer	sub
	head	flimflam
	syl	flim+2flam+mer
	pos	n.
flimsy	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
flimsier	infl
	head	flimsy
	syl	flim+si+er
	pos	adj.
flimsiest	infl
	head	flimsy
	syl	flim+si+est.
	pos	adj.
flimsy	1.
	syl	flim+sy
	pron	<1flimzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not strong or substantial; fragile.
	exam	1	a flimsy building.
flimsy	2.
	syl	flim+sy
	pron	<1flimzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	light and thin.
	exam	1	a flimsy dress.
flimsy	3.
	syl	flim+sy
	pron	<1flimzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconvincing or inadequate; weak.
	exam	1	a flimsy excuse.
flimsy	4.
	syl	flim+sy
	pron	<1flimzi>
	pos	n.
	def	thin paper used for making carbon copies of a letter, etc.
flimsy	5.
	syl	flim+sy
	pron	<1flimzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy made on such paper.
flimsily	sub
	head	flimsy
	syl	flim+si+ly
	pos	adv.
flimsiness	sub
	head	flimsy
	syl	flim+si+ness
	pos	n.
flinch	ety	C16: from Old French flenchir; related to Middle High German lenken to bend, direct; see #7lank 
flinch	H1.1.
	syl	flinch
	pron	<flinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw back suddenly, as from pain, shock, etc.; wince.
	exam	1	he flinched as the cold water struck him.
flinch	H1.2.
	syl	flinch
	pron	<flinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to avoid contact (with); shy away.
	exam	1	he never flinched from his duty.
flinch	H1.3.
	syl	flinch
	pron	<flinC>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of drawing back.
flinch	H1.4.
	syl	flinch
	pron	<flinC>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a card game in which players build se?!quences.
flincher	sub
	head	flinch
	syl	flinch+er
	pos	n.
flinchingly	sub
	head	flinch
	syl	flinch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flinch	H2.0.
	syl	flinch
	pron	<flinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {flense}.
flinders	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flindra thin piece of stone
flinders	0.
	syl	flin+ders
	pron	<1flind*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	small fragments or splinters (esp. in the phrase {fly into flinders}) .
Flinders bar	ety	C19: named after Matthew Flinders (died 1814), English navigator
Flinders bar	0.
	syl	Flin+ders bar
	pron	<1flind*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	a bar of soft iron mount?!ed on a binnacle to compensate for local magnetism causing error to the compass.
Flinders Island	0.
	syl	Flin+ders Is+land
	pron	<1flind*z>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the coast of NE Tasmania: the largest of the Furneaux Islands. Pop.: 967 (1971). Area: 2077 sq. km (802 sq. miles).
Flinders Range	0.
	syl	Flin+ders Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in E South Australia, between Lake Torrens and Lake Frome. Highest peak: 1170 m (3900 ft.).
fling	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse flengja to flog, Swedish fl*"anga, Danish fl*"ange 
flings	infl
	head	fling
	syl	flings
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
flinging	infl
	head	fling
	syl	fling+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
flung	infl
	head	fling
	syl	flung.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fling	1.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to throw, esp. with force or abandon; hurl or toss.
fling	2.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put or send without warning or preparation.
	exam	1	to fling someone into jail.
fling	3.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to move (oneself or a part of the body) with abandon or speed.
	exam	1	he flung himself into a chair.
fling	4.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to apply (oneself) diligently and with vigour (to).
fling	5.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cast aside; disregard.
	exam	1	she flung away her scruples.
fling	6.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to utter violently or offensively.
fling	7.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to give out; emit.
fling	8.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of flinging; toss; throw.
fling	9.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a period or occasion of unrestrained, impulsive, or extravagant behaviour.
	exam	1	to have a fling.
fling	10.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	any of various vigorous Scottish reels full of leaps and turns, such as the Highland fling.
fling	11.
	syl	fling
	pron	<fliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a trial; try.
	exam	1	to have a fling at something different.
flinger	sub
	head	fling
	syl	fling+er
	pos	n.
flint	ety	Old English; related to Old High German flins, Old Swedish flinta splinter of stone, Latin splend*_ere to shine
flint	1.
	syl	flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure opaque microcrystalline greyish-black form of quartz that occurs in chalk. It produces sparks when struck with steel and is used in the manufacture of pottery, flint glass, and road-construction materials. Formula: SiO\2.
flint	2.
	syl	flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of flint, esp. one used as a primitive tool or for striking fire.
flint	3.
	syl	flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cylindrical piece of an iron alloy, used in cigarette lighters.
flint	4.
	syl	flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {flint glass, white flint}. colourless glass other than plate glass.
flint	5.
	syl	flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	See {optical flint}.
flint	6.
	syl	flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit or provide with a flint.
Flint	1.
	syl	Flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Wales, in Clwyd, on the Dee estuary. Pop.: 14660 (1971).
Flint	2.
	syl	Flint
	pron	<flint>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Michigan: car production. Pop.: 181684 (1973 est.).
flint glass	0.
	syl	flint glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {optical flint, flint} (sense 4).
flintlock	1.
	syl	flint+lock
	pron	<1flint2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete gunlock in which the charge is ignited by a spark produced by a flint in the hammer.
flintlock	2.
	syl	flint+lock
	pron	<1flint2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm having such a lock.
Flintshire	0.
	syl	Flint+shire
	pron	<1flinCi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of NE Wales, now part of Clwyd.
flintier	infl
	head	flinty
	syl	flint:i+er
	pos	adj.
flintiest	infl
	head	flinty
	syl	flint:i+est.
	pos	adj.
flinty	1.
	syl	flint:y
	pron	<1flinti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling flint.
flinty	2.
	syl	flint:y
	pron	<1flinti>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard or cruel; obdurate; unyielding.
flintily	sub
	head	flinty
	syl	flint:i+ly
	pos	adv.
flintiness	sub
	head	flinty
	syl	flint:i+ness
	pos	n.
flip	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; see #7fillip 
flips	infl
	head	flip
	syl	flips
	pos	vb.
flipping	infl
	head	flip
	syl	flip+ping
	pos	vb.
flipped	infl
	head	flip
	syl	flipped.
	pos	vb.
flip	1.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw (something light or small) carelessly or briskly; toss.
	exam	1	he flipped me an envelope.
flip	2.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw or flick (an object such as a coin) so that it turns or spins in the air.
flip	3.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to propel by a sudden movement of the finger; flick.
	exam	1	to flip a crumb across the room.
flip	4.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to read or look at (a book, newspaper, etc.) quickly, idly, or incompletely.
flip	5.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of small objects
	def	to move or bounce jerkily.
flip	6.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a snapping movement or noise with the finger and thumb.
flip	7.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to fly into a rage or an emotional outburst (also in the phrases {flip one's lid, flip one's top}) . $D. to become ecstatic or very excited.
	exam	1	he flipped over the jazz group.
flip	8.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	n.
	def	a snap or tap, usually with the fingers.
flip	9.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid jerk.
flip	10.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	n.
	def	a somersault, esp. one performed in the air, as in a dive, rather than from a standing position.
flip	11.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	n.
	def	any alcoholic drink containing beaten egg.
flip	12.
	syl	flip
	pron	<flip>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	impertinent, flippant, or pert.
flip-flop	ety	C16: reduplication of #7flip 
flip-flop	1.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	n.
	def	a backward handspring.
flip-flop	2.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device or circuit that can assume either of two stable states by the application of a suitable pulse.
flip-flop	3.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	n.
	def	a complete change of opinion, policy, etc.
flip-flop	4.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	n.
	def	a repeated flapping or banging noise.
flip-flop	5.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {thong}. a rubber-soled sandal attached to the foot by a thong between the big toe and the next toe. {~} {-flops, -flop@.ping, -flopped}.
flip-flop	6.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move with repeated flaps.
flip-flop	7.
	syl	flip-flop
	pos	adv.
	def	with repeated flappings.
	exam	1	to go flip-flop.
flippant	ety	C17: perhaps from #7flip 
flippant	1.
	syl	flip+pant
	pron	<1flip*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by inappropriate levity; frivolous or offhand.
flippant	2.
	syl	flip+pant
	pron	<1flip*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	impertinent; saucy.
flippant	3.
	syl	flip+pant
	pron	<1flip*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	talkative or nimble.
flippancy	sub
	head	flippant
	syl	flip+pan+cy
	pos	n.
flippantly	sub
	head	flippant
	syl	flip+pant+ly
	pos	adv.
flipper	1.
	syl	flip+per
	pron	<1flip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flat broad limb of seals, whales, penguins, and other aquatic animals, specialized for swimming.
flipper	2.
	syl	flip+per
	pron	<1flip*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {fin}. either of a pair of rubber paddle-like devices worn on the feet as an aid in swimming, esp. underwater.
flipping	ety	C19: perhaps a euphemism for #7fucking 
flip side	0.
	syl	flip side
	pos	n.
	def	the less important side of a pop record.
flirt	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
flirt	1.
	syl	flirt
	pron	<flR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave or act amorously without emotional commitment; toy or play with another's affections; dally.
flirt	2.
	syl	flirt
	pron	<flR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to deal playfully or carelessly (with something dangerous or serious); trifle.
	exam	1	the motorcyclist flirted with death.
flirt	3.
	syl	flirt
	pron	<flR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to think casually (about); toy (with).
	exam	1	to flirt with the idea of leaving.
flirt	4.
	syl	flirt
	pron	<flR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move jerkily; dart; flit.
flirt	5.
	syl	flirt
	pron	<flR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a sudden swift motion; flick or toss.
flirt	6.
	syl	flirt
	pron	<flR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts flirtatiously.
flirter	sub
	head	flirt
	syl	flirt+er
	pos	n.
flirtingly	sub
	head	flirt
	syl	flirt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flirtation	1.
	syl	flir+ta+tion
	pron	<flR:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	behaviour intended to arouse sexual feelings or advances without emotional commitment; coquetry.
flirtation	2.
	syl	flir+ta+tion
	pron	<flR:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any casual involvement without commitment.
	exam	1	a flirtation with journalism.
flirtatious	1.
	syl	flir+ta+tious
	pron	<flR:1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to flirtation.
flirtatious	2.
	syl	flir+ta+tious
	pron	<flR:1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressive of playful sexual invitation.
	exam	1	a flirtatious glance.
flirtatiously	sub
	head	flirtatious
	syl	flir+1ta+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
flirtatiousness	sub
	head	flirtatious
	syl	flir+1ta+tious+ness
	pos	n.
flit	ety	C12: from Old Norse flytja to carry
flits	infl
	head	flit
	syl	flits
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
flitting	infl
	head	flit
	syl	flit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
flitted	infl
	head	flit
	syl	flit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
flit	1.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart.
flit	2.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fly rapidly and lightly; flutter.
flit	3.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass quickly; fleet.
	exam	1	a memory flitted into his mind.
flit	4.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	to move house.
flit	5.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to depart hurriedly and stealthily in order to avoid obligations.
flit	6.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an informal word for {elope}.
flit	7.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of flitting.
flit	8.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a male homosexual.
flit	9.
	syl	flit
	pron	<flit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a hurried and stealthy departure in order to avoid obligations (esp. in the phrase {do a flit}) .
moonlight flit	10.
	head	flit
	syl	moonlight flit.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a departure in this manner at night, esp. from rented accommodation to avoid payment of rent owed.
flitter	sub
	head	flit
	syl	flit+ter
	pos	n.
flitch	ety	Old English flicce; related to Old Norse flikki, Middle Low German vlicke, Norwegian flika; see #7flesh 
flitch	1.
	syl	flitch
	pron	<fliC>
	pos	n.
	def	a side of pork salted and cured.
flitch	2.
	syl	flitch
	pron	<fliC>
	pos	n.
	def	a steak cut from the side of certain fishes, esp. halibut.
flitch	3.
	syl	flitch
	pron	<fliC>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of timber cut lengthways from a tree trunk, esp. one that is larger than 4 by 12 inches.
flitch	4.
	syl	flitch
	pron	<fliC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (a tree trunk) into flitches.
flite	ety	Old English fl*_itan to wrangle, of Germanic origin; related to Old Frisian fl*_it strife, Old High German fl*_iz strife
flyte	alt
	head	flite
	or	flite
	syl	flyte
	pron	<flIt>
flite	1.
	or	flyte
	syl	flite
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to scold or rail at.
flite	2.
	or	flyte
	syl	flite
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a dispute or scolding.
flitter	0.
	syl	flit+ter
	pron	<1flit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {flutter}.
flittermouse	ety	C16: translation of German Fledermaus; see #7flitter, mouse 
flittermice	infl
	head	flittermouse
	syl	flit:ter+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flittermouse	0.
	syl	flit:ter+mouse
	pron	<1flit*2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect name for { {bat} %2} (the animal).
flivver	ety	C20: of unknown origin
flivver	0.
	syl	fliv+ver
	pron	<1fliv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an old, cheap, or battered car.
float	ety	Old English flotian; related to Old Norse flota, Old Saxon flot*_on; see {#7fleet %2}
float	1.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rest or cause to rest on the surface of a fluid or in a fluid or space without sinking; be buoyant or cause to exhibit buoyancy.
	exam	1	oil floats on water;
	exam	2	to float a ship.
float	2.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move buoyantly, lightly, or freely across a surface or through air, water, etc.; drift.
	exam	1	fog floated across the road.
float	3.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move about aimlessly, esp. in the mind.
	exam	1	thoughts floated before him.
float	4.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suspend or be suspended without falling; hang.
	exam	1	lights floated above them.
float	5.a.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to launch or establish (a commercial enterprise, etc.).
float	5.b.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to offer for sale (stock or bond issues, etc.) on the stock market.
float	6.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to allow (a currency) to fluctuate against other currencies in accordance with market forces.
float	7.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flood, inundate, or irrigate (land), either artificially or naturally.
float	8.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread, smooth, or level (a surface of plaster, rendering, etc.).
float	9.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	something that floats.
float	10.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an indicator attached to a baited line that sits on the water and moves when a fish bites.
float	11.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hand tool with a rectangular blade used for floating plaster, etc.
float	12.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any buoyant object, such as a platform or inflated tube, used offshore by swimmers or, when moored alongside a pier, as a dock by vessels.
float	13.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paddle}. a blade of a paddle wheel.
float	14.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a buoyant garment or device to aid a person in staying afloat.
float	15.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow watertight structure fitted to the underside of an aircraft to allow it to land on water.
float	16.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {air bladder} (sense 2)}.
float	17.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an exhibit carried in a parade, esp. a religious parade.
float	18.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle used to carry a tableau or exhibit in a parade, esp. a civic parade.
float	19.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small delivery vehicle, esp. one powered by batteries.
	exam	1	a milk float.
float	20.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a vehicle for transporting horses.
float	21.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Banking, chiefly U.S.
	def	the total value of uncollected cheques and other commercial papers.
float	22.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a sum to be applied to minor expenses; petty cash.
float	23.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money used by shopkeepers to provide change at the start of the day's business, this sum being subtracted from the total at the end of the day when calculating the day's takings.
float	24.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the hollow floating ball of a ballcock.
float	25.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a milk shake or other drink with a scoop of ice cream in it.
float	26.
	syl	float
	pron	<fl*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	in textiles
	def	a single thread brought to or above the surface of a woven fabric, esp. to form a pattern.
floatable	sub
	head	float
	syl	float+a:ble
	pos	adj.
floatability	sub
	head	float
	syl	float+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
floatage	0.
	syl	float+age
	pron	<1fl*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flotage}.
floatation	0.
	syl	float:a+tion
	pron	<fl*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flotation}.
floater	1.
	syl	float+er
	pron	<1fl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that floats.
floater	2.a.
	syl	float+er
	pron	<1fl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of no fixed political opinion.
floater	2.b.
	syl	float+er
	pron	<1fl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who votes illegally in more than one district at one election.
floater	2.c.
	syl	float+er
	pron	<1fl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a voter who can be bribed.
floater	3.
	syl	float+er
	pron	<1fl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {floating policy}. a policy covering loss or theft of or damage to movable property, such as jewels or furs, regardless of its location.
floater	4.
	syl	float+er
	pron	<1fl*ut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person who often changes employment, residence, etc.; drifter.
float-feed	0.
	syl	float-feed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fuel system
	def	controlled by a float operating a needle valve.
float glass	0.
	syl	float glass
	pos	n.
	def	a type of flat polished transparent glass made by allowing the molten glass to harden as it floats on liquid of higher density.
floating	1.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no attachment.
floating	2.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organ or part
	def	displaced from the normal position or ab?!normally movable.
	exam	1	a floating kidney.
floating	3.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not definitely attached to one place or policy; uncommitted or unfixed.
	exam	1	floating voters.
floating	4.a.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of capital
	def	not allocated or invested; available for current use.
floating	4.b.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of debt
	def	short-term and unfunded, usually raised by a government or company to meet current expenses.
floating	4.c.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a currency
	def	free to fluctuate against other currencies in accordance with market forces.
floating	5.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	operating smoothly through being free from external constraints.
floating	6.
	syl	float+ing
	pron	<1fl*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electronic circuit or device
	def	not connected to a source of voltage.
floatingly	sub
	head	floating
	syl	float+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
floating assets	0.
	syl	float+ing as+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {current assets}.
floating charge	0.
	syl	float+ing charge
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an unsecured charge on the assets of an enterprise that allows such assets to be used commercially until the enterprise ceases to operate or the creditor intervenes to demand collateral.
floating dock	0.
	syl	float+ing dock
	pos	n.
	def	a large boxlike structure that can be sub?!merged to allow a vessel to enter it and then floated to raise the vessel out of the water for maintenance or repair. Also called: {floating dry dock}.
floating heart	0.
	syl	float+ing heart
	pos	n.
	def	any perennial aquatic freshwater plant of the genus esp. having floating heart-shaped leaves: family
floating island	0.
	syl	float+ing is+land
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of soil held together by vegetation and floating like an island.
floating-point representation	0.
	syl	float:ing-point rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the representation of numbers by two sets of digits the set indicating the significant digits, the set giving the position of the radix point. The number is the product where is the base of the number system used. Compare {fixed-point representation}.
floating policy	1.
	syl	float+ing pol:i+cy
	pos	n.
	usage	in marine insurance
	def	a policy covering loss of or damage to specified goods irrespective of the ship in which they are consigned.
floating policy	2.
	syl	float+ing pol:i+cy
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {floater} (sense 3).
floating rib	0.
	syl	float+ing rib
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the lower two pairs of ribs in man, which are not attached to the breastbone.
floats	0.
	syl	floats
	pron	<fl*uts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	another word for {footlights}.
floatier	infl
	head	floaty
	syl	float:i+er
	pos	adj.
floatiest	infl
	head	floaty
	syl	float:i+est.
	pos	adj.
floaty	1.
	syl	float:y
	pron	<1fl*uti>
	pos	adj.
	def	filmy and light.
	exam	1	floaty material.
floaty	2.
	syl	float:y
	pron	<1fl*uti>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of floating; buoyant.
floaty	3.
	syl	float:y
	pron	<1fl*uti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	riding high in the water; of shallow draught.
floc	ety	C20: from Latin floccus a tuft of wool, {#7flock %2}
floc	0.
	syl	floc
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {floccule}.
floccose	ety	C18: from Latin flocc*_osus full of flocks of wool
floccose	0.
	syl	floc+cose
	pron	<1flok*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or covered with woolly tufts or hairs.
	exam	1	floccose growths of bacteria.
flocculant	0.
	syl	floc+cu+lant
	pron	<1flokjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to colloids to prevent coagulation of their suspended particles.
flocculate	0.
	syl	floc+cu+late
	pron	<1flokju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into an aggregated flocculent mass.
flocculation	sub
	head	flocculate
	syl	floc+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
floccule	ety	C19: from Late Latin flocculus a little tuft; see {#7flock %2}
flocculus	infl
	head	floccule
	syl	floc+cu+lus
	pos	n.
flock	infl
	head	floccule
	or	floc
	syl	flock
	pos	n.
floc	infl
	head	floccule
	or	flock
	syl	floc
	pos	n.
floccule	1.
	syl	floc+cule
	pron	<1flokju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small aggregate of flocculent material.
floccule	2.
	syl	floc+cule
	pron	<1flokju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a tuft of wool.
flocculent	1.
	syl	floc+cu+lent
	pron	<1flokjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	like wool; fleecy.
flocculent	2.
	syl	floc+cu+lent
	pron	<1flokjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	aggregated in woolly cloudlike masses.
	exam	1	a flocculent precipitate.
flocculent	3.
	syl	floc+cu+lent
	pron	<1flokjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with tufts or flakes of a waxy or wool-like substance.
flocculence	sub
	head	flocculent
	or	flocculency
	syl	floc+cu+lence
	pos	n.
flocculency	sub
	head	flocculent
	or	flocculence
	syl	floc+cu+len+cy
	pos	n.
flocculently	sub
	head	flocculent
	syl	floc+cu+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
flocculi	infl
	head	flocculus
	syl	floc+cu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flocculus	1.
	syl	floc+cu+lus
	pron	<1flokjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a marking on the sun's surface or in its atmosphere, as seen on a spectroheliogram. It consists of calcium when lighter than the surround?!ings and of hydrogen when darker.
flocculus	2.
	syl	floc+cu+lus
	pron	<1flokjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a tiny ovoid prominence on each side of the cerebellum.
flocculus	3.
	syl	floc+cu+lus
	pron	<1flokjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {floccule}.
floccus	ety	C19: from Latin: tuft of hair or wool, #7flock %2
flocci	infl
	head	floccus
	syl	floc+ci
	pron	<1floksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
floccus	1.
	syl	floc+cus
	pron	<1flok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a downy or woolly covering, as on the young of certain birds.
floccus	2.
	syl	floc+cus
	pron	<1flok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small woolly tuft of hair.
floccus	3.
	syl	floc+cus
	pron	<1flok*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cloud
	def	having the appearance of woolly tufts at odd intervals in its structure.
flock	ety	Old English flocc; related to Old Norse flokkr crowd, Middle Low German vlocke 
flock	H1.1.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	a group of animals of one kind, esp. sheep or birds.
flock	H1.2.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	a large number of people; crowd.
flock	H1.3.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	a body of Christians regarded as the pastoral charge of a priest, a bishop, the pope, etc.
flock	H1.4.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a band of people; group.
flock	H1.5.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather together or move in a flock.
flock	H1.6.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go in large numbers.
	exam	1	people flocked to the church.
flock	ety	C13: from Old French floc, from Latin floccus; probably related to Old High German floccho down, Norwegian flugsa snowflake
flock	H2.1.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft, as of wool, hair, cotton, etc.
flock	H2.2.a.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	def	waste from fabrics such as cotton, wool, or other cloth used for stuffing mattresses, upholstered chairs, etc.
flock	H2.2.b.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	flock mattress.
flock	H2.3.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	def	very small tufts of wool applied to fabrics, wallpaper, etc., to give a raised pattern.
flock	H2.4.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {floccule}.
flock	H2.5.
	syl	flock
	pron	<flok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill, cover, or ornament with flock.
flocky	sub
	head	flock
	syl	flock:y
	pos	adj.
Flodden	0.
	syl	Flod+den
	pron	<1flodN>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill in Northumberland where invading Scots were defeated by the English in 1513 and James IV of Scotland was killed. Also called: {Flodden Field}.
floe	ety	C19: probably from Norwegian flo slab, layer, from Old Norse; see {#7flaw %1}
floe	0.
	syl	floe
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ice floe}.
flog	ety	C17: probably from Latin flagell*_are; see #7flagellant 
flogs	infl
	head	flog
	syl	flogs
	pos	vb.
flogging	infl
	head	flog
	syl	flog+ging
	pos	vb.
flogged	infl
	head	flog
	syl	flogged.
	pos	vb.
flog	1.
	syl	flog
	pron	<flog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat harshly, esp. with a whip, strap, etc.
flog	2.
	syl	flog
	pron	<flog>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to sell.
flog	3.
	syl	flog
	pron	<flog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sail
	def	to flap noisily in the wind.
flog	4.
	syl	flog
	pron	<flog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make progress by painful work.
flog a dead horse	5.
	head	flog
	syl	flog a dead horse.
	def	to pursue a line of attack or argument from which no results can come.
flog to death	6.
	head	flog
	syl	flog to death.
	def	to persuade a person so persistently of the value of (an idea or venture) that he loses interest in it.
flogger	sub
	head	flog
	syl	flog+ger
	pos	n.
flong	ety	C20: variant of #7flan 
flong	1.
	syl	flong
	pron	<floG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a material used for making moulds in stereotyping.
flong	2.
	syl	flong
	pron	<floG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism, slang.
	def	material that is not urgently topical.
flood	ety	Old English fl*_od; related to Old Norse fl*_oth, Gothic fl*_odus, Old High German fluot flood, Greek pl*_otos navigable; see #7flow, float 
flood	1.a.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	def	the inundation of land that is normally dry through the overflowing of a body of water, esp. a river.
flood	1.b.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	def	the state of a river that is at an abnormally high level (esp. in the phrase {in flood}) . Related adj.: {diluvial}.
flood	2.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	def	a great outpouring or flow.
	exam	1	a flood of words.
flood	3.a.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	def	the rising of the tide from low to high water.
flood	3.b.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	usage	as modifier; the flood tide.
	def	Compare { {ebb} (sense 3)}.
flood	4.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	short for {floodlight}.
flood	5.
	syl	flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a large body of water, as the sea or a river.
flood	6.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	usage	of water
	def	to inundate or submerge (land) or (of land) to be inundated or submerged.
flood	7.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill or be filled to overflowing, as with a flood.
	exam	1	the children's home was flooded with gifts.
flood	8.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow; surge.
	exam	1	relief flooded through him.
flood	9.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply an excessive quantity of petrol to (a carburettor or petrol engine) or (of a carburettor, etc.) to be supplied with such an excess.
flood	10.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise to a flood; overflow.
flood	11.a.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	def	to bleed profusely from the uterus, as following childbirth.
flood	11.b.
	syl	flood
	pos	vb.
	def	to have an abnormally heavy flow of blood during a menstrual period.
floodable	sub
	head	flood
	syl	flood+a:ble
	pos	adj.
flooder	sub
	head	flood
	syl	flood+er
	pos	n.
floodless	sub
	head	flood
	syl	flood+less
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Flood
	syl	the.
	pos	fl^d; n.
	qual	Old Testament.
Flood	0.
	syl	Flood
	pos	fl^d; n.
	def	the flood extending over all the earth from which Noah and his family and livestock were saved in the ark. (Genesis 7-8); the Deluge.
flood control	0.
	syl	flood con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or practice of preventing or controlling floods with dams, artificial channels, etc.
floodgate	1.
	syl	flood+gate
	pron	<1fl^d2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {head gate, water gate}. a gate in a sluice that is used to control the flow of water. See also {sluicegate}.
floodgate	2.
	syl	flood+gate
	pron	<1fl^d2gAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a control or barrier against an outpouring or flow.
	exam	1	to open the floodgates to immigration.
floodlight	1.
	syl	flood+light
	pron	<1fl^d2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad intense beam of artificial light, esp. as used in the theatre or to illuminate the exterior of buildings.
floodlight	2.
	syl	flood+light
	pron	<1fl^d2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the lamp or source producing such light.
floodlights	infl
	head	floodlight
	syl	flood+lights
	pos	vb.
floodlighting	infl
	head	floodlight
	syl	flood+light+ing
	pos	vb.
floodlit	infl
	head	floodlight
	syl	flood+lit.
	pos	vb.
floodlight	3.
	syl	flood+light
	pron	<1fl^d2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to illuminate by or as if by a floodlight.
flood plain	0.
	syl	flood plain
	pos	n.
	def	the flat area bordering a river, composed of sediment deposited during flooding. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** sediment deposited during flooding. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
floor	ety	Old English fl*_or; related to Old Norse fl*_orr, Middle Low German vl*_or floor, Latin pl*_anus level, Greek planan to cause to wander
floor	1.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {flooring}. the inner lower surface of a room.
floor	2.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a storey of a building.
	exam	1	the second floor.
floor	3.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat bottom surface in or on any structure.
	exam	1	the floor of a lift;
	exam	2	a dance floor.
floor	4.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom surface of a tunnel, cave, river, sea, etc.
floor	5.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	an underlying stratum.
floor	6.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the bottom, or the lowermost framing members at the bottom, of a vessel.
floor	7.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of a legislative hall in which debate and other business is conducted.
floor	8.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to speak in a legislative or deliberative body (esp. in the phrases {get, have}, or {be given the floor}) .
floor	9.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the room in a stock exchange where trading takes place.
floor	10.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the earth; ground.
floor	11.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a minimum price charged or paid.
	exam	1	a wage floor.
take the floor	12.
	head	floor
	syl	take the floor.
	def	to begin dancing on a dance floor.
floor	13.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover with or construct a floor.
floor	14.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock to the floor or ground.
floor	15.
	syl	floor
	pron	<flc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disconcert, confound, or defeat.
	exam	1	to be floored by a problem.
floorage	0.
	syl	floor+age
	pron	<1flc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of floor; floor space.
floorboard	0.
	syl	floor+board
	pron	<1flc:2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the boards forming a floor.
flooring	1.
	syl	floor+ing
	pron	<1flc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used in making a floor, esp. the surface material.
flooring	2.
	syl	floor+ing
	pron	<1flc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {floor} (sense 1).}
flooring saw	0.
	syl	floor+ing saw
	pos	n.
	def	a type of saw curved at the end for cutting through floorboards.
floor leader	0.
	syl	floor lead+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	a member of a legislative body who organizes his party's activities.
floor manager	1.
	syl	floor man+ag+er
	pos	n.
	def	the stage manager employed in the production of a television programme.
floor manager	2.
	syl	floor man+ag+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person in overall charge of one floor of a large shop or department store.
floor plan	0.
	syl	floor plan
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing to scale of the arrangement of rooms on one floor of a building. Compare { {elevation} (sense 5).}
floor show	0.
	syl	floor show
	pos	n.
	def	a series of entertainments, such as singing, dancing, and comedy acts, performed in a nightclub.
floor-walker	0.
	syl	floor-walker
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {shopwalker}.
floozy	ety	C20: of unknown origin
floozie	infl
	head	floozy
	or	floosie
	syl	floo+zie
	pron	<1flu:zi>
	pos	n.
floosie	infl
	head	floozy
	or	floozie
	syl	floo+sie
	pron	<1flu:zi>
	pos	n.
floozies	infl
	head	floozy
	or	floosies
	syl	floo+zies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
floosies	infl
	head	floozy
	or	floozies
	syl	floo+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
floozy	0.
	syl	floo+zy
	pron	<1flu:zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a disreputable woman.
flop	ety	C17: variant of #7flap 
flops	infl
	head	flop
	syl	flops
	pos	vb.
flopping	infl
	head	flop
	syl	flop+ping
	pos	vb.
flopped	infl
	head	flop
	syl	flopped.
	pos	vb.
flop	1.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bend, fall, or collapse loosely or carelessly.
	exam	1	his head flopped backwards.
flop	2.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by into, onto, etc.
	def	to fall, cause to fall, or move with a sudden noise.
	exam	1	the books flopped onto the floor.
flop	3.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail; be unsuccessful.
	exam	1	the scheme flopped.
flop	4.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall flat onto the surface of water, hitting it with the front of the body.
flop	5.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to go to sleep.
flop	6.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flopping.
flop	7.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a complete failure.
flop	8.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a place to sleep.
flop	9.
	syl	flop
	pron	<flop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	See {Fosbury flop}.
flophouse	0.
	syl	flop+house
	pron	<1flop2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the U.S. word for {dosshouse}.
floppier	infl
	head	floppy
	syl	flop+pi+er
	pos	adj.
floppiest	infl
	head	floppy
	syl	flop+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
floppy	0.
	syl	flop+py
	pron	<1flopi>
	pos	adj.
	def	limp or hanging loosely.
	exam	1	a dog with floppy ears.
floppily	sub
	head	floppy
	syl	flop+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
floppiness	sub
	head	floppy
	syl	flop+pi+ness
	pos	n.
flor	0.
	syl	flor.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	floruit.
flora	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin Fl*_ora goddess of flowers, from fl*_os #7flower 
floras	infl
	head	flora
	or	florae
	syl	flo+ras
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
florae	infl
	head	flora
	or	floras
	syl	flo+rae
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flora	1.
	syl	flo+ra
	pron	<1flc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	all the plant life of a given place or time.
flora	2.
	syl	flo+ra
	pron	<1flc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a descriptive list of such plants, often including a key for identification.
flora	3.
	syl	flo+ra
	pron	<1flc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {intestinal flora}.
Flora	ety	C16: from Latin, from fl*_os flower
Flora	0.
	syl	Flo:ra
	pron	<1flc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of flowers.
floral	1.
	syl	flo+ral
	pron	<1flc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with or consisting of flowers or patterns of flowers.
floral	2.
	syl	flo+ral
	pron	<1flc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or associated with flowers.
	exam	1	floral leaves.
florally	sub
	head	floral
	syl	flo+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
floral envelope	0.
	syl	flo+ral en+ve+lope
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a flower that surrounds the stamens and pistil: the calyx and corolla (considered together) or the perianth.
Flor'eal	ety	C19: ultimately from Latin fl*_oreus of flowers, from fl*_os a flower
Flor'eal	0.
	syl	Flo+r*'e:al
	pron	French. <flcrA1al>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of flowers: the eighth month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from April 21 to May 20.
floreant	infl
	head	floreat
	syl	flo+re:ant.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr. pl.
floreat	0.
	syl	flo+re:at
	pron	Latin. <1flori@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	may (a person, institution, etc.) flourish
floreated	0.
	syl	flo+re:at:ed
	pron	<1flc:ri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {floriated}.
Florence	0.
	syl	Flor+ence
	pron	<1flor*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Italy, on the River Arno in Tuscany: became an independent republic in the 14th century; under Austrian and other rule intermittently from 1737 to 1859; capital of Italy 1865-70. It was the major cultural and artistic centre of the Renaissance and is still one of the world's chief art centres. Pop.: 465823 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Florentia}. Italian name: {Firenze}.
Florence flask	0.
	syl	Flor+ence flask
	pos	n.
	def	a round flat-bottomed glass flask with a long neck, used in chemical experiments.
Florentine	1.
	syl	Flor+en+tine
	pron	<1flor*n2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Florence.
Florentine	2.
	syl	Flor+en+tine
	pron	<1flor*n2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; of food
	def	served or prepared with spinach.
Florentine	3.
	syl	Flor+en+tine
	pron	<1flor*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Florence.
Florentine	4.
	syl	Flor+en+tine
	pron	<1flor*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a biscuit containing nuts and dried fruit and coated with chocolate.
Florentine	5.
	syl	Flor+en+tine
	pron	<1flor*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of domestic fancy pigeon somewhat resembling the Modena.
Flores	1.
	syl	Flo+res
	pron	<1flc:res>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, between the Flores Sea and the Savu Sea: mountainous, with active volcanoes and unexplored forests. Chief town: Ende. Area: 17150 sq. km (6622 sq. miles).
florescence	ety	C18: from New Latin fl*_or*_escentia, from Latin fl*_or*_escere to come into flower
florescence	0.
	syl	flo+res+cence
	pron	<flc:1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the process, state, or period of flowering.
Flores Sea	0.
	syl	Flo+res Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the Pacific Ocean in Indonesia between Celebes and the Lesser Sunda Islands.
floret	ety	C17: from Old French florete a little flower, from flor #7flower 
floret	0.
	syl	flo+ret
	pron	<1flc:rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flower, esp. one of many making up the head of a composite flower.
Howard Walter	infl
	head	Florey
	syl	How:ard Wal:ter
	pos	n.
Florey	0.
	syl	Flo:rey
	pron	<1flc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Florey. 1898-1968, British pathologist: shared the Nobel prize for medicine (1945) with E. B. Chain and Alexander Fleming for their work on penicillin.
Florian'opolis	0.
	syl	Flo+ria+n*'op:o+lis
	pron	Portuguese <2florj*1ncpulis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Brazil, capital of Santa Caterina state, on the W coast of Santa Caterina Island. Pop.: 115665 (1970).
floriated	ety	C19: from Latin fl*_os #7flower 
floreated	alt
	head	floriated
	or	floriated
	syl	flo+re:at:ed
	pron	<1flc:ri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
floriated	0.
	or	floreated
	syl	flo+ri+at+ed
	pron	<1flc:ri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having ornamentation based on flowers and leaves.
floribunda	ety	C19: from New Latin, feminine of fl*_oribundus flowering freely
floribunda	0.
	syl	flo+ri+bun+da
	pron	<2flc:ri1b^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of cultivated hybrid roses whose flowers grow in large sprays.
floriculture	0.
	syl	flo+ri+cul+ture
	pron	<1flc:ri2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of flowering plants.
floricultural	sub
	head	floriculture
	syl	flo+ri+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
floriculturist	sub
	head	floriculture
	syl	flo+ri+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
florid	ety	C17: from Latin fl*_oridus blooming
florid	1.
	syl	flor+id
	pron	<1florid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a red or flushed complexion.
florid	2.
	syl	flor+id
	pron	<1florid>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively ornate; flowery.
	exam	1	florid architecture.
florid	3.
	syl	flor+id
	pron	<1florid>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {flowery}.
floridity	sub
	head	florid
	or	floridness
	syl	flo+1rid+i:ty
	pos	n.
floridness	sub
	head	florid
	or	floridity
	syl	flor+id+ness
	pos	n.
floridly	sub
	head	florid
	syl	flor+id+ly
	pos	adv.
Florida	1.
	syl	Flor:i+da
	pron	<1florid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southeastern U.S., between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico: consists mostly of a low-lying peninsula ending in the {Florida Keys}, a chain of small islands off the coast of S Florida, extending southwest for over 160 km (100 miles). Capital: Tallahassee. Pop.: 6789443 (1970). Area: 143900 sq. km (55560 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Fla}. or (with zip code) {FL}
Straits of	2.
	head	Florida
	syl	Straits of.
	def	a sea passage between the Florida Keys and Cuba, linking the Atlantic with the Gulf of Mexico. &- {Flo+#!rid+i@.an}
florigen	ety	C20: from Latin flor-, flos #7flower+ -#7gen 
florigen	0.
	syl	flo+ri+gen
	pron	<1floriJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical plant hormone that induces flowering, thought to be synthesized in the leaves as a photoperiodic response and transmitted to the flower buds.
florilegium	ety	C17: Modern Latin, from Latin florilegus flower-collecting, from flos flower+ legere to collect
florilegia	infl
	head	florilegium
	syl	flo+ri+le:gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
florilegium	1.
	syl	flo+ri+le:gi:um
	pron	<2flc:ri1lEJi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a lavishly illustrated book on flowers.
florilegium	2.
	syl	flo+ri+le:gi:um
	pron	<2flc:ri1lEJi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an anthology.
florin	ety	C14: from French, from Old Italian fiorino Florentine coin, from fiore flower, from Latin fl*_os 
florin	1.
	syl	flor+in
	pron	<1florin>
	pos	n.
	def	a former British coin, originally silver and later cupronickel, equivalent to ten (new) pence.
florin	2.
	syl	flor+in
	pron	<1florin>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	another name for { {guilder} (sense 1).}
florin	3.
	syl	flor+in
	pron	<1florin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various gold coins of Florence, Britain, or Austria.
John	infl
	head	Florio
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Florio	0.
	syl	Flo:ri:o
	pron	<1flc:ri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??1553-??1625, English lexicographer, noted for his translation of Montaigne's (1603).
florist	0.
	syl	flo+rist
	pron	<1florist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grows or deals in flowers.
floristic	0.
	syl	flo+ris+tic
	pron	<flo1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to flowers or a flora.
floristically	sub
	head	floristic
	syl	flo+1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
floristics	0.
	syl	flo+ris+tics
	pron	<flo1ristiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the types, numbers, and distribution of plant species in a particular area.
-florous	0.
	syl	-flo:rous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating number or type of flowers.
	exam	1	tubuliflorous.
floruit	0.
	syl	flo+ru+it
	pron	Latin. <1floru:it>
	pos	vb.
	usage	he or she
	def	flourished: used to indicate the period when a historical figure, whose birth and death dates are unknown, was most active.
flory	ety	C15: from Old French flor*'e, from flor #7flower 
fleury	alt
	head	flory
	or	flory
	syl	fleu+ry
	pron	<1flu*ri>, <1flR:ri>
	pos	adj.
flory	0.
	or	fleury
	syl	flo+ry
	pron	<1flc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	containing a fleur-de-lis.
flos ferri	ety	C18: from New Latin, literally: flower of iron
flos ferri	0.
	syl	flos fer+ri
	pron	<1flos> <1feri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of aragonite that is deposited from hot springs in the form of a white branching mass.
floss	ety	C18: perhaps from Old French flosche down
floss	1.
	syl	floss
	pron	<flos>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of fine silky fibres obtained from cotton and similar plants.
floss	2.
	syl	floss
	pron	<flos>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar fine silky material, such as the hairlike styles and stigmas of maize or the fibres prepared from silkworm cocoons.
floss	3.
	syl	floss
	pron	<flos>
	pos	n.
	def	untwisted silk thread used in embroidery, etc.
floss	4.
	syl	floss
	pron	<flos>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dental floss}. a waxed thread used to remove food particles from between teeth.
flossier	infl
	head	flossy
	syl	floss:i+er
	pos	adj.
flossiest	infl
	head	flossy
	syl	floss:i+est.
	pos	adj.
flossy	1.
	syl	floss:y
	pron	<1flosi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling floss.
flossy	2.
	syl	floss:y
	pron	<1flosi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. slang. esp. of dress
	def	showy.
floatage	alt
	head	flotage
	or	flotage
	syl	float+age
	pron	<1fl*utiJ>
	pos	n.
flotage	1.
	or	floatage
	syl	flo+tage
	pron	<1fl*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of floating; flotation.
flotage	2.
	or	floatage
	syl	flo+tage
	pron	<1fl*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	buoyancy; power or ability to float.
flotage	3.
	or	floatage
	syl	flo+tage
	pron	<1fl*utiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	objects or material that float on the surface of the water; flotsam.
floatation	alt
	head	flotation
	or	flotation
	syl	float:a+tion
	pron	<fl*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
flotation	1.a.
	or	floatation
	syl	flo+ta+tion
	pron	<fl*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the launching or financing of a commercial enterprise by bond or share issues.
flotation	1.b.
	or	floatation
	syl	flo+ta+tion
	pron	<fl*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the raising of a loan or new capital by bond or share issues.
flotation	2.
	or	floatation
	syl	flo+ta+tion
	pron	<fl*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	power or ability to float; buoyancy.
flotation	3.
	or	floatation
	syl	flo+ta+tion
	pron	<fl*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {froth flotation}. a process to concentrate the valuable ore in low-grade ores. The ore is ground to a powder, mixed with water containing surface-active chemicals, and vigorously aerated. The bubbles formed trap the required ore and carry them to the surface froth, which is then skimmed off.
flotilla	ety	C18: from Spanish flota fleet, from French flotte, ultimately from Old Norse floti 
flotilla	0.
	syl	flo+til+la
	pron	<fl*1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fleet or a fleet of small vessels.
Friedrich von	infl
	head	Flotow
	syl	Frie:drich von
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Flotow	0.
	syl	Flo:tow
	pron	German <1flo:to>
	pos	n.
	def	1812-83, German composer of operas, esp. (1847).
flotsam	ety	C16: from Anglo-French floteson, from floter to #7float 
flotsam	1.
	syl	flot+sam
	pron	<1flots*m>
	pos	n.
	def	wreckage from a ship found floating. Compare {jetsam, lagan}.
flotsam	2.
	syl	flot+sam
	pron	<1flots*m>
	pos	n.
	def	useless or discarded objects; odds and ends (esp. in the phrase {flotsam and jetsam}) .
flotsam	3.
	syl	flot+sam
	pron	<1flots*m>
	pos	n.
	def	vagrants.
flounce	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian flunsa to hurry, Swedish flunsa to splash
flounce	H1.1.
	syl	flounce
	pron	<flauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about, away, out, etc.
	def	to move or go with emphatic or impatient movements.
flounce	H1.2.
	syl	flounce
	pron	<flauns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flouncing.
flounce	ety	C18: from Old French fronce wrinkle, from froncir to wrinkle, of Germanic origin
flounce	H2.0.
	syl	flounce
	pron	<flauns>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental gathered ruffle sewn to a garment by its top edge.
flouncing	0.
	syl	flounc+ing
	pron	<1flaunsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material, such as lace or embroidered fabric, used for making flounces.
flounder	ety	C16: probably a blend of #7founder %2#7+blunder ; perhaps influenced by #7flounder %2
flounder	H1.1.
	syl	floun+der
	pron	<1flaund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to struggle; to move with difficulty, as in mud.
flounder	H1.2.
	syl	floun+der
	pron	<1flaund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave awkwardly; make mistakes.
flounder	H1.3.
	syl	floun+der
	pron	<1flaund*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of floundering.
flounder	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse flythra, Norwegian flundra 
flounder	infl
	or	flounders
	syl	floun+der
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flounders	infl
	head	flounder
	or	flounder
	syl	floun+ders.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flounder	H2.1.
	syl	floun+der
	pron	<1flaund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a European flatfish, having a greyish-brown body covered with prickly scales: family an important food fish.
flounder	H2.2.
	syl	floun+der
	pron	<1flaund*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any flatfish of the families (turbot, etc.) and (plaice, halibut, sand dab, etc.).
flour	ety	C13 flur finer portion of meal, #7flower  &- #!flou@.r@.y adj.
flour	1.
	syl	flour
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a powder, which may be either fine or coarse, prepared by sifting and grinding the meal of a grass, esp. wheat.
flour	2.
	syl	flour
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any finely powdered substance.
flour	3.
	syl	flour
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (grain, etc.) into flour.
flour	4.
	syl	flour
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dredge or sprinkle (food or cooking utensils) with flour.
flour	5.
	syl	flour
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of mercury
	def	to break into fine particles on the surface of a metal rather than amalgamating, or to produce such an effect on (a metal). The effect is caused by impurities, esp. sulphur.
flourish	ety	C13: from Old French florir, ultimately from Latin fl*_or*_ere to flower, from fl*_os a flower
flourish	1.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to thrive; prosper.
flourish	2.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be at the peak of condition.
flourish	3.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be healthy.
	exam	1	plants flourish in the light.
flourish	4.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wave or cause to wave in the air with sweeping strokes.
flourish	5.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to display or make a display.
flourish	6.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (a fanfare, etc.) on a musical instrument.
flourish	7.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to embellish writing, characters, etc., with ornamental strokes.
flourish	8.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to add decorations or embellishments to (speech or writing).
flourish	9.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an obsolete word for {blossom}.
flourish	10.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of waving or brandish?!ing.
flourish	11.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	a showy gesture.
	exam	1	he entered with a flourish.
flourish	12.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental embellishment in writing.
flourish	13.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	a display of ornamental language or speech.
flourish	14.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	a grandiose passage of music.
flourish	15.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	an ostentatious display or parade.
flourish	16.a.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of flourishing.
flourish	16.b.
	syl	flour+ish
	pron	<1fl^riS>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of flowering.
flourisher	sub
	head	flourish
	syl	flour+ish+er
	pos	n.
flout	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle English flouten to play the flute, from Old French flauter; compare Dutch fluiten; see #7flute 
flout	0.
	syl	flout
	pron	<flaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to show contempt (for); scoff or jeer (at).
flouter	sub
	head	flout
	syl	flout+er
	pos	n.
floutingly	sub
	head	flout
	syl	flout+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
flow	ety	Old English fl*_owan; related to Old Norse fl*_oa, Middle Low German vl*_oien, Greek plein to float, Sanskrit plavate he swims
flow	1.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of liquids
	def	to move or be conveyed as in a stream.
flow	2.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of blood
	def	to circulate around the body.
flow	3.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move or progress freely as if in a stream.
	exam	1	the crowd flowed into the building.
flow	4.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to proceed or be produced con?!tinuously and effortlessly.
	exam	1	ideas flowed from her pen.
flow	5.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to show or be marked by smooth or easy movement.
flow	6.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to hang freely or loosely.
	exam	1	her hair flowed down her back.
flow	7.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be present in abundance.
	exam	1	wine flows at their parties.
flow	8.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an informal word for {menstruate}.
flow	9.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of tide water
	def	to advance or rise. Compare { {ebb} (sense 1).}
flow	10.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or swamp with liquid; flood.
flow	11.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of rocks such as slate
	def	to yield to pressure without breaking so that the structure and arrangement of the constituent minerals are altered.
flow	12.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act, rate, or manner of flowing.
	exam	1	a fast flow.
flow	13.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a continuous stream or discharge.
flow	14.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	continuous progression.
flow	15.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the advancing of the tide.
flow	16.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a stream of molten or solidified lava.
flow	17.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the amount of liquid that flows in a given time.
flow	18.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an informal word for {menstruation}.
flow	19.a.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a marsh or swamp.
flow	19.b.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an inlet or basin of the sea.
flow	19.c.
	syl	flow
	pron	<fl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	.
	exam	1	Scapa Flow.
flow of spirits	20.
	head	flow
	syl	flow of spirits.
	def	natural happiness.
flowage	1.
	syl	flow+age
	pron	<1fl*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flowing or overflowing or the state of having overflowed.
flowage	2.
	syl	flow+age
	pron	<1fl*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid that flows or overflows.
flowage	3.
	syl	flow+age
	pron	<1fl*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual deformation or motion of certain solids, such as asphalt, which flow without fracture.
sheet	alt
	head	flow chart
	or	flow chart
	syl	sheet
	pos	n.
flow chart	0.
	or	sheet
	syl	flow chart
	pos	n.
	def	a diagrammatic representation of the sequence of operations or equipment in an industrial process, computer program, etc.
flower	ety	C13: from Old French flor, from Latin fl*_os; see #7{blow %3}
flower	1.a.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bloom or blossom on a plant.
flower	1.b.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that bears blooms or blossoms.
flower	2.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the reproductive structure of angiosperm plants, consisting of stamens and carpels surrounded by petals and sepals all borne on the receptacle. In some plants it is conspicuous and brightly coloured and attracts insects for pollination. Related adj.: {floral}.
flower	3.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar reproductive structure in other plants.
flower	4.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the prime; peak.
	exam	1	in the flower of his youth.
flower	5.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the choice or finest product, part, or representative.
	exam	1	the flower of the young men.
flower	6.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration or embellishment.
flower	7.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a type ornament, used with others in borders, chapter headings, etc.
flower	8.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fleuron}. an embellishment or ornamental symbol depicting a flower.
flower	9.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fine powder, usually produced by sublimation.
	exam	1	flowers of sulphur.
flower	10.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce flowers; bloom.
flower	11.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach full growth or maturity.
flower	12.
	syl	flow+er
	pron	<1flau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deck or decorate with flowers or floral designs.
flower-like	sub
	head	flower
	syl	flow:er-2like
	pos	adj.
flowerage	1.
	syl	flow+er+age
	pron	<1flau*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of flowers.
flowerage	2.
	syl	flow+er+age
	pron	<1flau*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	the process or act of flowering.
flowerbed	0.
	syl	flow:er+bed
	pron	<1flau*2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a plot of ground in which flowers are grown in a garden, park, etc.
flower-de-luce	ety	C16: anglicized variant of French fleur de lis 
flowers-de-luce	infl
	head	flower-de-luce
	syl	flow:ers-de-luce.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flower-de-luce	0.
	syl	flow:er-de-luce
	pron	<1flau*d*1lu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for the { {iris} (sense 2)} and { {lily} (sense 1).}
flowered	1.
	syl	flow+ered
	pron	<1flau*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or abounding in flowers.
flowered	2.
	syl	flow+ered
	pron	<1flau*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with flowers or a floral design.
flowerer	0.
	syl	flow+er+er
	pron	<1flau*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that flowers at a specified time or in a specified way.
	exam	1	a late flowerer.
floweret	0.
	syl	flow+er+et
	pron	<1flau*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {floret}.
flower girl	1.
	syl	flow+er girl
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman who sells flowers in the street.
flower girl	2.
	syl	flow+er girl
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a young girl who carries flowers in a procession, esp. at weddings.
flower head	0.
	syl	flow+er head
	pos	n.
	def	an inflorescence in which stalkless florets are crowded together at the tip of the stem.
flowering	0.
	syl	flow+er+ing
	pron	<1flau*riG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain species of plants
	def	capable of producing conspicuous flowers.
	exam	1	a flowering ash.
flowering maple	0.
	syl	flow+er+ing ma+ple
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical shrub of the malvaceous genus esp. having lobed leaves like those of the maple and brightly coloured flowers.
flowerless	0.
	syl	flow+er+less
	pron	<1flau*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating any plant that does not produce seeds. See {cryptogam}.
flower-of-an-hour	0.
	syl	flow:er-of-an-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a malvaceous Old World herbaceous plant, having pale yellow flowers with a bladder-like calyx. Also called: {bladder ketmia}.
flower-pecker	0.
	syl	flow:er-peck:er
	pos	n.
	def	any small songbird of the family of SE Asia and Australasia, typically feeding on nectar, berries, and insects.
flowerpot	0.
	syl	flow:er+pot
	pron	<1flau*2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a pot in which plants are grown.
flower power	0.
	syl	flow+er pow+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a youth cult of the late 1960s advocating peace and love, using the flower as a symbol; associated with drug-taking. Its adherents were known as {flower children} or {flower people}.
flowery	1.
	syl	flow+er:y
	pron	<1flau*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in flowers.
flowery	2.
	syl	flow+er:y
	pron	<1flau*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with flowers or floral patterns.
flowery	3.
	syl	flow+er:y
	pron	<1flau*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or suggestive of flowers.
	exam	1	a flowery scent.
flowery	4.
	syl	flow+er:y
	pron	<1flau*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language or style
	def	elaborate; ornate.
floweriness	sub
	head	flowery
	syl	flow+er:i+ness
	pos	n.
flown	H1.0.
	syl	flown
	pron	<fl*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {fly%1}.
flown	ety	probably from the obsolete past participle of #7flow 
flown	H2.0.
	syl	flown
	pron	<fl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to coloured (usually blue) decoration on porcelain that, during firing, has melted into the surround?!ing glaze giving a halo-like effect.
flow-on	0.
	syl	flow-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a wage or salary increase granted to one group of workers as a consequence of a similar increase granted to another group.
flow sheet	0.
	syl	flow sheet
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flow chart}.
Floyd	0.
	syl	Floyd
	pron	<flcid>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pink Floyd}.
fl oz	0.
	syl	fl. oz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	fluid ounce.
flu	1.
	syl	flu
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	short for {influenza}.
flu	2.
	syl	flu
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any of various viral infections, esp. a respiratory or intestinal infection.
fluctuant	0.
	syl	fluc+tu+ant
	pron	<1fl^ktju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to vary or fluctuate; unstable.
fluctuate	ety	C17: from Latin fluctu*_are, from fluctus a wave, from fluere to flow
fluctuate	1.
	syl	fluc+tu+ate
	pron	<1fl^ktju2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change position constantly; be or make unstable; waver or vary.
fluctuate	2.
	syl	fluc+tu+ate
	pron	<1fl^ktju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise and fall like a wave; undulate.
fluctuation	1.
	syl	fluc+tu:a+tion
	pron	<2fl^ktju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	constant change; vacillation; instability.
fluctuation	2.
	syl	fluc+tu:a+tion
	pron	<2fl^ktju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	undulation.
fluctuation	3.
	syl	fluc+tu:a+tion
	pron	<2fl^ktju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variation in an animal or plant that is determined by environment rather than heredity.
flue	ety	C16: of unknown origin
flue	H1.1.
	syl	flue
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft, tube, or pipe, esp. as used in a chimney, to carry off smoke, gas, etc.
flue	H1.2.
	syl	flue
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the passage in an organ pipe or flute within which a vibrating air column is set up. See also {flue pipe}.
flue	ety	C16: from Flemish vluwe, from Old French velu shaggy
flue	H2.0.
	syl	flue
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	def	loose fluffy matter; down.
fluey	sub
	head	flue
	syl	flue:y
	pos	adj.
flue	ety	Middle English, from Middle Dutch vl*_uwe 
flew	alt
	head	flue
	or	flue
	syl	flew
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
flue	H3.0.
	or	flew
	syl	flue
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fishing net.
flue	H4.0.
	syl	flue
	pron	<flu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {fluke%1} (senses 1, 3).}
flued	sub
	head	flue
	syl	flued
	pos	adj.
flue-cure	0.
	syl	flue-cure
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cure (tobacco) by means of radiant heat from pipes or flues connected to a furnace.
fluency	0.
	syl	flu+en+cy
	pron	<1flu:*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being fluent, esp. facility in speech or writing.
fluent	ety	C16: from Latin: flowing, fluere to flow
fluent	1.
	syl	flu+ent
	pron	<1flu:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to speak or write a specified foreign language with facility.
fluent	2.
	syl	flu+ent
	pron	<1flu:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	spoken or written with facility.
	exam	1	his French is fluent.
fluent	3.
	syl	flu+ent
	pron	<1flu:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy and graceful in motion or shape.
fluent	4.
	syl	flu+ent
	pron	<1flu:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing or able to flow freely.
fluently	sub
	head	fluent
	syl	flu+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
flue	alt
	head	flue pipe
	or	flue pipe
	syl	flue
	pos	n.
flue pipe	0.
	or	flue
	syl	flue pipe
	pos	n.
	def	an organ pipe or tubular instrument of the flute family whose sound is produced by the passage of air across a sharp-edged fissure in the side. This sets in motion a vibrating air column within the pipe or instrument.
flue stop	0.
	syl	flue stop
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop controlling a set of flue pipes.
fluff	ety	C18: perhaps from #7flue %2
fluff	1.
	syl	fluff
	pos	fl^f; n.
	def	soft light particles, such as the down or nap of cotton or wool.
fluff	2.
	syl	fluff
	pos	fl^f; n.
	def	any light downy substance.
fluff	3.
	syl	fluff
	pos	fl^f; n.
	def	an object, matter, etc., of little importance; trifle.
fluff	4.
	syl	fluff
	pos	fl^f; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mistake, esp. in speaking or reading lines or performing music.
fluff	5.
	syl	fluff
	pos	fl^f; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a young woman (esp. in the phrase {a bit of fluff) }.
fluff	6.
	syl	fluff
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become soft and puffy by shaking or patting; puff up.
fluff	7.
	syl	fluff
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a mistake in performing (an action, dramatic speech, music, etc.).
fluffier	infl
	head	fluffy
	syl	fluff:i+er
	pos	adj.
fluffiest	infl
	head	fluffy
	syl	fluff:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fluffy	1.
	syl	fluff:y
	pron	<1fl^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or covered with fluff.
fluffy	2.
	syl	fluff:y
	pron	<1fl^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	soft and light.
	exam	1	fluffy hair.
fluffily	sub
	head	fluffy
	syl	fluff:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fluffiness	sub
	head	fluffy
	syl	fluff:i+ness
	pos	n.
flugelhorn	ety	German Fl*"ugelhorn, from Fl*"ugel wing+ Horn #7horn 
flugelhorn	0.
	syl	flu+gel+horn
	pron	<1flu:gL2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of valved brass instrument consisting of a tube of conical bore with a cup-shaped mouthpiece, used esp. in brass bands. It is a transposing instrument in B flat or C, and has the same range as the cornet in B flat.
fluid	ety	C15: from Latin fluidus, from fluere to flow
fluid	1.
	syl	flu+id
	pron	<1flu:id>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as a liquid or gas, that can flow, has no fixed shape, and offers little resistance to an external stress.
fluid	2.
	syl	flu+id
	pron	<1flu:id>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of flowing and easily changing shape.
fluid	3.
	syl	flu+id
	pron	<1flu:id>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or using a fluid or fluids.
fluid	4.
	syl	flu+id
	pron	<1flu:id>
	pos	adj.
	def	constantly changing or apt to change.
fluid	5.
	syl	flu+id
	pron	<1flu:id>
	pos	adj.
	def	smooth in shape or movement; flowing.
fluidal	sub
	head	fluid
	syl	flu+id+al
	pos	adj.
fluidity	sub
	head	fluid
	or	fluidness
	syl	flu+1id+i:ty
	pos	n.
fluidness	sub
	head	fluid
	or	fluidity
	syl	flu+id+ness
	pos	n.
fluidly	sub
	head	fluid
	or	fluidally
	syl	flu+id+ly
	pos	adv.
fluidally	sub
	head	fluid
	or	fluidly
	syl	flu+id+al+ly
	pos	adv.
fluid dram	0.
	syl	flu+id dram
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {drachm}.
fluid drive	0.
	syl	flu+id drive
	pos	n.
	def	a type of coupling for transmitting power from the engine of a motor vehicle to the transmission, using a torque converter. Also called: {fluid coupling, fluid clutch, fluid flywheel}.
fluidextract	0.
	syl	flu:id+ex:tract
	pron	<1flu:id1ekstr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic solution of a vegetable drug, one millilitre of which has an equivalent activity to one gram of the powdered drug.
fluidics	0.
	syl	flu+id+ics
	pron	<flu:1idiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study and use of systems in which the flow of fluids in tubes simulates the flow of electricity in conductors. Such systems are used in place of electronics in certain applications, such as the control of apparatus.
fluidic	sub
	head	fluidics
	syl	flu+1id+ic
	pos	adj.
fluidise	alt
	head	fluidize
	or	fluidize
	syl	flu+id+ise
	pron	<1flu:i2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fluidize	0.
	or	fluidise
	syl	flu+id+ize
	pron	<1flu:i2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fluid, esp. to make (solids) fluid by pulverizing them so that they can be transported in a stream of gas as if they were liquids.
	exam	1	fluidized coal.
fluidization	sub
	head	fluidize
	or	fluidisation
	syl	flu+id:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
fluidisation	sub
	head	fluidize
	or	fluidization
	syl	flu+id:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
fluidizer	sub
	head	fluidize
	or	fluidiser
	syl	flu+id+2iz+er
	pos	n.
fluidiser	sub
	head	fluidize
	or	fluidizer
	syl	flu+id+2is+er
	pos	n.
fluid mechanics	0.
	syl	flu+id me+chan+ics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the mechanical and flow properties of fluids, esp. as they apply to practical engineering. Also called: {hydraulics}. See also {hydrodynamics, hydrostatics, hydrokinetics}.
fluid ounce	1.
	syl	flu+id ounce
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit of capacity equal to one twentieth of an Imperial pint.
fluid ounce	2.
	syl	flu+id ounce
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a unit of capacity equal to one sixteenth of a U.S. pint.
fluid pressure	0.
	syl	flu+id pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the pressure exerted by a fluid at any point inside it, determined by the product of its density and the height of the fluid above the point.
fluke	ety	C16: perhaps a special use of #7fluke %3 (in the sense: a flounder)
fluke	H1.1.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {flue}. a flat bladelike projection at the end of the arm of an anchor.
fluke	H1.2.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two lobes of the tail of a whale or related animal.
fluke	H1.3.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the barb or barbed head of a harpoon, arrow, etc.
fluke	ety	C19: of unknown origin
fluke	H2.1.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an accidental stroke of luck.
fluke	H2.2.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any chance happening.
fluke	H2.3.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain, make, or hit by a fluke.
fluke	ety	Old English fl*_oc; related to Old Norse fl*_oki flounder, Old Saxon flaka sole, Old High German flah smooth
fluke	H3.0.
	syl	fluke
	pron	<flu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic flatworm, such as the blood fluke and liver fluke, of the classes and (formerly united in a single class
flukey	alt
	head	fluky
	or	fluky
	syl	fluk+ey
	pron	<1flu:ki>
	pos	adj.
flukier	infl
	head	fluky
	syl	fluk:i+er
	pos	adj.
flukiest	infl
	head	fluky
	syl	fluk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fluky	1.
	or	flukey
	syl	fluk:y
	pron	<1flu:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	done or gained by an accident, esp. a lucky one.
fluky	2.
	or	flukey
	syl	fluk:y
	pron	<1flu:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	variable; uncertain.
	exam	1	fluky weather.
flukiness	sub
	head	fluky
	syl	fluk:i+ness
	pos	n.
flume	ety	C12: from Old French flum, ultimately from Latin fl*_umen stream, from fluere to flow
flume	1.
	syl	flume
	pron	<flu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ravine through which a stream flows.
flume	2.
	syl	flume
	pron	<flu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow artificial channel made for providing water for power, floating logs, etc.
flume	3.
	syl	flume
	pron	<flu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport (logs) in a flume.
flummery	ety	C17: from Welsh llymru 
flummeries	infl
	head	flummery
	syl	flum+mer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flummery	1.
	syl	flum+mer:y
	pron	<1fl^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	meaningless flattery; nonsense.
flummery	2.
	syl	flum+mer:y
	pron	<1fl^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a cold pudding of oatmeal, etc.
flummox	ety	C19: of unknown origin
flummox	0.
	syl	flum+mox
	pron	<1fl^m*ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perplex or bewilder.
flung	0.
	syl	flung
	pron	<fl^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {fling}.
flunk	ety	C19: perhaps from #7{flinch %1}#7+funk 
flunk	1.
	syl	flunk
	pron	<fl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to fail or cause to fail to reach the required standard in (an examination, course, etc.).
flunk	2.
	syl	flunk
	pron	<fl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to be dismissed from a school or college through failure in examinations. {~}
flunk	3.
	syl	flunk
	pron	<fl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a low grade below the pass standard.
flunky	ety	C18: of unknown origin
flunkey	alt
	head	flunky
	or	flunky
	syl	flunk+ey
	pron	<1fl^Gki>
	pos	n.
flunkies	infl
	head	flunky
	or	flunkeys
	syl	flunk:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flunkeys	infl
	head	flunky
	or	flunkies
	syl	flunk+eys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flunky	1.
	or	flunkey
	syl	flunk:y
	pron	<1fl^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a servile or fawning person.
flunky	2.
	or	flunkey
	syl	flunk:y
	pron	<1fl^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who performs menial tasks.
flunky	3.
	or	flunkey
	syl	flunk:y
	pron	<1fl^Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually derogatory.
	def	a manservant in livery.
fluor	ety	C17: from Latin: a flowing; so called from its use as a metallurgical flux
fluor	0.
	syl	flu+or
	pron	<1flu:c:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fluorspar}.
fluor-	0.
	syl	flu:or-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {fluoro-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	fluorene;
	exam	2	fluorine.
fluorene	0.
	syl	flu:o+rene
	pron	<1flu*rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble crystalline solid used in making dyes. Formula: (C\6H\4)\2CH\2.
fluoresce	ety	C19: back formation from #7fluorescence 
fluoresce	0.
	syl	flu:o+resce
	pron	<2flu*1res>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhibit fluorescence.
fluoresceine	alt
	head	fluorescein
	or	fluorescein
	syl	flu:o+res+ce:ine
	pron	<2flu*1resiin>
	pos	n.
fluorescein	0.
	or	fluoresceine
	syl	flu:o+res+ce:in
	pron	<2flu*1resiin>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-red crystalline compound that in aqueous solution exhibits a greenish-yellow fluorescence in reflected light and is reddish-orange in transmitted light: used as a marker in sea water and as an indicator. Formula: C\2\0H\1\2O\5.
fluorescence	ety	C19: #7fluor+ -escence (as in opalescence) 
fluorescence	1.a.
	syl	flu:o+res+cence
	pron	<2flu*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of light or other radiation from atoms or molecules that are bombarded by particles, such as electrons, or by radiation from a separate source. The bombarding radiation produces excited atoms, molecules, or ions and these emit photons as they fall back to the ground state.
fluorescence	1.b.
	syl	flu:o+res+cence
	pron	<2flu*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	such an emission of photons that ceases as soon as the bombarding radiation is discontinued.
fluorescence	1.c.
	syl	flu:o+res+cence
	pron	<2flu*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	such an emission of photons for which the average lifetime of the excited atoms and molecules is less than about 10%-%8 seconds.
fluorescence	2.
	syl	flu:o+res+cence
	pron	<2flu*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the radiation emitted as a result of fluorescence. Compare {phosphorescence}.
fluorescent	0.
	syl	flu:o+res+cent
	pron	<2flu*1resNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting or having the property of fluorescence.
fluorescent lamp	1.
	syl	flu:o+res+cent lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lamp in which an electrical gas discharge is maintained in a tube with a thin layer of phosphor on its inside surface. The gas, which is often mercury vapour, emits ultraviolet radiation causing the phosphor to fluoresce.
fluorescent lamp	2.
	syl	flu:o+res+cent lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lamp in which an electrical discharge is maintained in a tube containing a gas such as neon, mercury vapour, or sodium vapour at low pressure. Gas atoms in the discharge are struck by electrons and fluoresce.
fluoric	0.
	syl	flu+or+ic
	pron	<flu:1c:rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or produced from fluorine or fluorspar.
fluoridate	0.
	syl	fluor:i+date
	pron	<1flu*ri2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject (water) to fluoridation.
fluoridation	0.
	syl	fluor:i+da+tion
	pron	<2flu*ri1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the addition of about one part per million of fluorides to the public water supply as a protection against tooth decay.
fluoride	1.
	syl	flu:o+ride
	pron	<1flu*2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of hydrofluoric acid, containing the fluoride ion, F%-.
fluoride	2.
	syl	flu:o+ride
	pron	<1flu*2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound containing fluorine, such as methyl fluoride.
fluorinate	0.
	syl	fluor:i+nate
	pron	<1flu*ri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or combine with fluorine.
fluorination	sub
	head	fluorinate
	syl	fluor:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
fluorin	alt
	head	fluorine
	or	fluorine
	syl	flu:o+rin
	pos	n.
fluorine	0.
	or	fluorin
	syl	flu:o+rine
	pron	<1flu*rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic pungent pale yellow gas of the halogen group that is the most electronegative and reactive of all the elements, occurring principally in fluorspar and cryolite: used in the production of uranium, fluorocarbons, and other chemicals. Symbol: F; atomic no.: 9; atomic wt.: 18.998; valency: 1; density: 1.696 kg/m%3; freezing pt.: -219.62?%C; boiling pt.: -188.14?%C.
fluorite	0.
	syl	flu:o+rite
	pron	<1flu*rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {fluorspar}.
fluoro-	1.
	syl	flu:o:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicat?!ing the presence of fluorine.
	exam	1	fluorocarbon.
fluoro-	2.
	syl	flu:o:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating fluorescence.
	exam	1	fluoroscope.
fluorocarbon	0.
	syl	flu:o+ro+car+bon
	pron	<2flu*r*u1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound derived by replacing all or some of the hydrogen atoms in hydrocarbons by fluorine atoms. Many of them are used as lubricants, solvents, and coatings. See also {Freon, polytetrafluoroethylene}.
fluorimeter	alt
	head	fluorometer
	or	fluorometer
	syl	flu:o+rim+e:ter
	pron	<2flu*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
fluorometer	1.
	or	fluorimeter
	syl	flu:o+rom+e:ter
	pron	<2flu*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for inducing fluorescence by irradiation and for examination of the emission spectrum of the resulting fluorescent light.
fluorometer	2.
	or	fluorimeter
	syl	flu:o+rom+e:ter
	pron	<2flu*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for detecting and measuring ultraviolet radiation by determining the amount of fluorescence that it produces from a phosphor.
fluorometric	sub
	head	fluorometer
	or	fluorimetric
	syl	flu:o+ro+met+ric
	pron	<2flu*r*u?!1metrik>
	pos	adj.
fluorimetric	sub
	head	fluorometer
	or	fluorometric
	syl	flu:o+ri+met+ric
	pron	<2flu*ri1metrik>
	pos	adj.
fluorometry	sub
	head	fluorometer
	or	fluorimetry
	syl	flu:o+1rom+e:try
	pos	n.
fluorimetry	sub
	head	fluorometer
	or	fluorometry
	syl	flu:o+1rim+e:try
	pos	n.
fluoroscope	0.
	syl	fluor:o+scope
	pron	<1flu*r*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a fluorescent screen and an x-ray source that enables an x-ray image of an object, person, or part to be observed directly.
fluoroscopic	sub
	head	fluoroscope
	syl	fluor:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2flu*r*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
fluoroscopically	sub
	head	fluoroscope
	syl	fluor:o+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
fluoroscopy	0.
	syl	fluor+os+co+py
	pron	<flu*1rosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	examination of a person or object by means of a fluoroscope.
fluorosis	0.
	syl	fluo+ro+sis
	pron	<flu*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	fluoride poisoning, due to ingestion of too much fluoride in drinking water over a long period or to ingestion of pesticides containing fluoride salts. Chronic fluorosis results in mottling of the teeth of children.
fluor	infl
	head	fluorspar
	or	fluorite
	syl	flu+or
	pos	n.
fluorite	infl
	head	fluorspar
	or	fluor
	syl	flu:o+rite
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fluorspar	0.
	syl	flu+or+spar
	pron	<1flu*2spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft often fluorescent mineral consisting of calcium fluoride in cubic crystalline form, widespread in veins of metallic ores or in sedimentary rock: the chief source of fluorine and its compounds. Formula: CaF\2.
flurry	ety	C17: from obsolete flurr to scatter, perhaps formed on analogy with #7hurry 
flurries	infl
	head	flurry
	syl	flur+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flurry	1.
	syl	flur+ry
	pron	<1fl^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden commotion.
flurry	2.
	syl	flur+ry
	pron	<1fl^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a light gust of wind or rain or fall of snow.
flurry	3.
	syl	flur+ry
	pron	<1fl^ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	a sudden brief increase in trading or fluctuation in stock prices.
flurry	4.
	syl	flur+ry
	pron	<1fl^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the death spasms of a harpooned whale.
flurries	infl
	head	flurry
	syl	flur+ries
	pos	vb.
flurrying	infl
	head	flurry
	syl	flur+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
flurried	infl
	head	flurry
	syl	flur+ried.
	pos	vb.
flurry	5.
	syl	flur+ry
	pron	<1fl^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confuse or bewilder or be confused or bewildered.
flush	ety	C16 (in the sense: to gush forth): perhaps from #7flush %3
flush	H1.1.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blush or cause to blush.
flush	H1.2.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flow or flood or cause to flow or flood with or as if with water.
flush	H1.3.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to glow or shine or cause to glow or shine with a rosy colour.
flush	H1.4.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send a volume of water quickly through (a pipe, channel, etc.) or into (a toilet) for the purpose of cleansing, emptying, etc.
flush	H1.5.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to excite or elate. {~}
flush	H1.6.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rosy colour, esp. in the cheeks; blush.
flush	H1.7.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sudden flow or gush, as of water.
flush	H1.8.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a feeling of excitement or elation.
	exam	1	the flush of success.
flush	H1.9.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	early bloom; freshness.
	exam	1	the flush of youth.
flush	H1.10.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	redness of the skin, esp. of the face, as from the effects of a fever, alcohol, etc.
flush	H1.11.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a ruddy or heightened colour.
flusher	sub
	head	flush
	syl	flush+er
	pos	n.
flush	ety	C18: probably from #7flush %1 (in the sense: spring out)
flush	H2.1.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	level or even with another surface.
flush	H2.2.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	directly adjacent; continuous.
flush	H2.3.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	having plenty of money.
flush	H2.4.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	abundant or plentiful, as money.
flush	H2.5.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	full of vigour.
flush	H2.6.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	full to the brim or to the point of overflowing.
flush	H2.7.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	having an even margin, right or left, with no indentations.
flush	H2.8.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; of a blow
	def	accurately delivered.
flush	H2.9.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; of a vessel
	def	having no superstructure built above the flat level of the deck.
flush	H2.10.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	so as to be level or even.
flush	H2.11.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	directly or squarely.
flush	H2.12.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	to cause (surfaces) to be on the same level or in the same plane.
flush	H2.13.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	to enrich the diet of (a ewe) during the breeding season.
flush	H2.14.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	a period of fresh growth of leaves, shoots, etc.
flushness	sub
	head	flush
	syl	flush+ness
	pos	n.
flush	ety	C13 flusshen, perhaps of imitative origin
flush	H3.0.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rouse (game, wild creatures, etc.) and put to flight.
flush	ety	C16: from Old French flus, from Latin fluxus #7flux 
flush	H4.0.
	syl	flush
	pron	<fl^S>
	pos	n.
	usage	in poker and similar games
	def	a hand containing only one suit.
Flushing	0.
	syl	Flush+ing
	pron	<1fl^SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Netherlands, in Zeeland province, on Walcheren Island, at the mouth of the West Scheldt river: the first Dutch city to throw off Spanish rule (1572). Pop.: 41085 (1971). Dutch name: {Vlissingen}.
fluster	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic flaustr to hurry, flaustra to bustle
fluster	1.
	syl	flus+ter
	pron	<1fl^st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become confused, nervous, or upset.
fluster	2.
	syl	flus+ter
	pron	<1fl^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of confusion or agitation.
flute	ety	C14: from Old French flahute, via Old Proven*,cal, from Vulgar Latin flabeolum (unattested); perhaps also influenced by Old Proven*,cal laut lute; see #7flageolet 
flute	1.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind instrument consisting of an open cylindrical tube of wood or metal having holes in the side stopped either by the fingers or by pads controlled by keys. The breath is directed across a mouth hole cut in the side, causing the air in the tube to vibrate. Range: about three octaves upwards from middle C.
flute	2.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any pipe blown directly on the principle of a flue pipe, either by means of a mouth hole or through a fipple.
flute	3.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a rounded shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column, pilaster, etc.
flute	4.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a groove or furrow in cloth, etc.
flute	5.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	anything shaped like a flute.
flute	6.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or utter (sounds) in the manner or tone of a flute.
flute	7.
	syl	flute
	pron	<flu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make grooves or furrows in.
flutelike	sub
	head	flute
	syl	flute+2like
	pos	adj.
fluted	1.
	syl	flut+ed
	pron	<1flu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the shaft of a column
	def	having flutes.
fluted	2.
	syl	flut+ed
	pron	<1flu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sounding like a flute.
fluter	1.
	syl	flut+er
	pron	<1flu:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a craftsman who makes flutes or fluting.
fluter	2.
	syl	flut+er
	pron	<1flu:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used to make flutes or fluting.
fluter	3.
	syl	flut+er
	pron	<1flu:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word, used esp. in folk music, for {flautist}.
fluting	1.
	syl	flut+ing
	pron	<1flu:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or decoration of flutes on a column, pilaster, etc.
fluting	2.
	syl	flut+ing
	pron	<1flu:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	grooves or furrows, as in cloth.
flutist	0.
	syl	flut+ist
	pron	<1flu:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {flautist}.
flutter	ety	Old English floterian to float to and fro; related to German flattern; see #7float 
flutter	1.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wave or cause to wave rapidly; flap.
flutter	2.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds, butterflies, etc.
	def	to flap the wings.
flutter	3.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, esp. downwards, with an irregular motion.
flutter	4.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Pathol. of the auricles of the heart
	def	to beat abnormally rapidly, esp. in a regular rhythm.
flutter	5.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or make nervous or restless.
flutter	6.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about restlessly.
flutter	7.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Swimming.
	def	to cause (the legs) to move up and down in a flutter kick or (of the legs) to move in this way.
flutter	8.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to wager or gamble (a small amount of money).
flutter	9.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick flapping or vibrating motion.
flutter	10.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of nervous excitement or confusion.
flutter	11.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	excited interest; sensation; stir.
flutter	12.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a modest bet or wager.
flutter	13.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (200 to 400 beats per minute), esp. in a regular rhythm, sometimes resulting in heart block.
flutter	14.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a slow variation in pitch in a sound-reproducing system, similar to wow but occurring at higher frequencies.
flutter	15.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a potentially dangerous oscillation of an aircraft, or part of an aircraft, caused by the interaction of aerodynamic forces, structural elastic reactions, and inertia.
flutter	16.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Swimming.
	def	See {flutter kick}.
flutter	17.
	syl	flut+ter
	pron	<1fl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {flutter tonguing}. a method of sounding a wind instrument, esp. the flute, with a rolling movement of the tongue.
flutterer	sub
	head	flutter
	syl	flut+ter+er
	pos	n.
flutteringly	sub
	head	flutter
	syl	flut+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fluttery	sub
	head	flutter
	syl	flut+ter:y
	pos	adj.
flutterboard	0.
	syl	flut:ter+board
	pron	<1fl^t*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an oblong board or piece of polystyrene plastic used by swimmers in training or practice. Brit. word: {float}.
flutter kick	0.
	syl	flut+ter kick
	pos	n.
	def	a type of kick used in certain swimming strokes, such as the crawl, in which the legs are held straight and alternately moved up and down rapidly in the water.
fluvial	ety	C14: from Latin fluvi*_alis, from fluvius river, from fluere to flow
fluviatile	alt
	head	fluvial
	or	fluvial
	syl	flu+vi:a+tile
	pron	<1flu:vi*2tIl>, <-til>
	pos	adj.
fluvial	0.
	or	fluviatile
	syl	flu+vi:al
	pron	<1flu:vi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring in a river.
	exam	1	fluvial deposits.
fluviomarine	ety	C19: fluvio-, from Latin fluvius river+#7marine 
fluviomarine	1.
	syl	flu+vi:o+ma+rine
	pron	<2flu:vi2*um*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of deposits
	def	formed by joint action of the sea and a river or stream.
fluviomarine	2.
	syl	flu+vi:o+ma+rine
	pron	<2flu:vi2*um*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fish
	def	able to live in both rivers and the sea.
flux	ety	C14: from Latin fluxus a flow, from fluere to flow
flux	1.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	a flow or discharge.
flux	2.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	continuous change; instability.
flux	3.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	a substance, such as borax or salt, that gives a low melting-point mixture with a metal oxide. It is used for cleaning metal surfaces during soldering, etc., and for protect?!ing the surfaces of liquid metals.
flux	4.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a chemical used to increase the fluidity of refining slags in order to promote the rate of chemical reaction.
flux	5.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	a similar substance used in the making of glass.
flux	6.a.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	the rate of flow of particles, energy, or a fluid, such as that of neutrons ({neutron flux}) or of light energy ({luminous flux}) .
flux	6.b.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	the strength of a field in a given area expressed as the product of the area and the component of the field strength at right angles to the area.
	exam	1	magnetic flux;
	exam	2	electric flux.
flux	7.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an excessive discharge of fluid from the body, such as watery faeces in diarrhoea.
flux	8.
	syl	flux
	pos	fl^ks; n.
	def	the act or process of melting; fusion.
flux	9.
	syl	flux
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fluid.
flux	10.
	syl	flux
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply flux to (a metal, soldered joint, etc.).
flux	11.
	syl	flux
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {purge}.
flux density	0.
	syl	flux den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the amount of flux per unit of cross-sectional area.
fluxion	ety	C16: from Late Latin fluxi*_o a flowing
fluxion	1.
	syl	flux+ion
	pron	<1fl^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, obsolete.
	def	the rate of change of a function; derivative.
fluxion	2.
	syl	flux+ion
	pron	<1fl^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {flux} (senses 1, 2).}
fluxional	sub
	head	fluxion
	or	fluxionary
	syl	flux+ion+al
	pos	adj.
fluxionary	sub
	head	fluxion
	or	fluxional
	syl	flux+ion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
fluxionally	sub
	head	fluxion
	syl	flux+ion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
fluxmeter	0.
	syl	flux+me:ter
	pron	<1fl^ks2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring magnetic flux, usually by measuring the current that it induces in a coil.
fly	ety	Old English fl*_eogan; related to Old Frisian fli*_aga, Old High German fliogan, Old Norse flj*_uga 
flies	infl
	head	fly
	syl	flies
	pos	vb.
flying	infl
	head	fly
	syl	fly+ing
	pos	vb.
flew	infl
	head	fly
	syl	flew
	pos	vb.
flown	infl
	head	fly
	syl	flown.
	pos	vb.
fly	H1.1.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds, aircraft, etc.
	def	to move through the air in a controlled manner using aerodynamic forces.
fly	H1.2.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel over (an area of land or sea) in an aircraft.
fly	H1.3.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to operate (an aircraft or spacecraft).
fly	H1.4.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to float, flutter, or be displayed in the air or cause to float, etc., in this way.
	exam	1	to fly a kite;
	exam	2	they flew the flag.
fly	H1.5.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transport or be transported by or through the air by aircraft, wind, etc.
fly	H1.6.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or be moved very quickly, forcibly, or suddenly.
	exam	1	she came flying towards me;
	exam	2	the door flew open.
fly	H1.7.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass swiftly.
	exam	1	time flies.
fly	H1.8.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to escape from (an enemy, place, etc.); flee.
	exam	1	he flew the country.
fly	H1.9.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	may be foll. by at or upon
	def	to attack a person.
fly	H1.10.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a sudden outburst.
	exam	1	he flew into a rage again.
fly	H1.11.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of money, etc.
	def	to vanish rapidly.
fly	H1.12.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Falconry. of hawks
	def	to fly at (quarry) in attack.
	exam	1	peregrines fly rooks.
fly	H1.13.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to suspend (scenery) above the stage so that it may be lowered into view.
fly	H1.14.a.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to procure money by an accommodation bill.
fly	H1.14.b.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to experiment with something.
fly	H1.15.a.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have a high aim.
fly	H1.15.b.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prosper or flourish.
fly in the face of	16.
	head	fly
	syl	fly in the face of.
	def	See { {face} (sense 18).}
fly off the handle	17.
	head	fly
	syl	fly off the handle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose one's temper.
fly the coop	18.
	head	fly
	syl	fly the coop.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to leave suddenly.
go fly a kite	19.
	head	fly
	syl	go fly a kite.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	go away.
fly	H1.20.a.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose one's temper (with a person).
	exam	1	she really let fly at him.
fly	H1.20.b.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shoot or throw (an object). {~} {flies}.
fly	H1.21.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {fly front}. a closure that conceals a zip, buttons, or other fastening, by having one side overlapping, as on trousers.
fly	H1.22.a.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a flap forming the entrance to a tent.
fly	H1.22.b.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a piece of canvas drawn over the ridgepole of a tent to form an outer roof.
fly	H1.23.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {flywheel}.
fly	H1.24.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	the horizontal weighted arm of a fly press.
fly	H1.25.a.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	the outer edge of a flag.
fly	H1.25.b.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	the distance from the outer edge of a flag to the staff. Compare { {hoist} (sense 8).}
fly	H1.26.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a light one-horse covered carriage formerly let out on hire.
fly	H1.27.a.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a device for transferring printed sheets from the press to a flat pile.
fly	H1.27.b.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {flyhband}. a person who collects and stacks printed matter from a printing press.
fly	H1.27.c.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a piece of paper folded once to make four pages, with printing only on the first page.
fly	H1.28.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the space above the stage out of view of the audience, used for storing scenery, etc.
fly	H1.29.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of flying.
flyable	sub
	head	fly
	syl	fly+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fly	ety	Old English fl*_eoge; related to Old Norse fluga, Old High German flioga; see #7fly %1
flies	infl
	head	fly
	syl	flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fly	H2.1.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous insect, esp. the housefly, characterized by active flight. See also {horsefly, blowfly, tsetse fly, crane fly}.
fly	H2.2.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated insects, such as the caddis fly, firefly, dragonfly, and chalcid fly.
fly	H2.3.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a lure made from a fish-hook dressed with feathers, tinsel, etc., to resemble any of various flies or nymphs: used in fly-fishing. See also {dry fly, wet fly}.
fly	H2.4.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in southern Africa
	def	an area that is infested with the tsetse fly.
drink with the flies	5.
	head	fly
	syl	drink with the flies.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to drink alone.
fly in the ointment	6.
	head	fly
	syl	fly in the ointment.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a slight flaw that detracts from value, completeness, or enjoyment.
fly on the wall	7.
	head	fly
	syl	fly on the wall.
	def	a person who watches others, while not being noticed himself.
her	infl
	head	fly
	syl	her
there are no flies on him	8.
	head	fly
	syl	there are no flies on him
	def	etc. he, she, etc., is no fool.
flyless	sub
	head	fly
	syl	fly+less
	pos	adj.
fly	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
fly	H3.0.
	syl	fly
	pron	<flI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	knowing and sharp; smart.
fly agaric	ety	so named from its use as a poison on flypaper
fly agaric	0.
	syl	fly ag:a+ric
	pos	n.
	def	a saprophytic agaricaceous woodland fungus, having a scarlet cap with white warts and white gills: poisonous but rarely fatal. See also {amanita}.
fly ash	0.
	syl	fly ash
	pos	n.
	def	fine solid particles of ash carried into the air during combustion, esp. the combustion of pulverized fuel in power stations.
flyaway	1.
	syl	fly+a:way
	pron	<1flI*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair or clothing
	def	loose and fluttering.
flyaway	2.
	syl	fly+a:way
	pron	<1flI*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous or flighty; giddy.
flyaway	3.
	syl	fly+a:way
	pron	<1flI*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is frivolous or flighty.
flyback	0.
	syl	fly+back
	pron	<1flI2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the fast return of the spot on a cathode-ray tube after completion of each trace.
flyblows	infl
	head	flyblow
	syl	fly+blows
	pos	vb.
flyblowing	infl
	head	flyblow
	syl	fly+blow:ing
	pos	vb.
flyblew	infl
	head	flyblow
	syl	fly+blew
	pos	vb.
flyblown	infl
	head	flyblow
	syl	fly+blown.
	pos	vb.
flyblow	1.
	syl	fly+blow
	pron	<1flI2bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contaminate, esp. with the eggs or larvae of the blowfly; taint.
flyblow	2.
	syl	fly+blow
	pron	<1flI2bl*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the egg or young larva of a blowfly, deposited on meat, paper, etc.
flyblown	1.
	syl	fly+blown
	pron	<1flI2bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with flyblows.
flyblown	2.
	syl	fly+blown
	pron	<1flI2bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	con?!taminated; tainted.
flyboat	0.
	syl	fly+boat
	pron	<1flI2boat>
	pos	n.
	def	any small swift boat.
flybook	0.
	syl	fly+book
	pron	<1flI2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small case or wallet used by anglers for storing artificial flies.
flybys	infl
	head	flyby
	syl	fly+bys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flyby	0.
	syl	fly+by
	pron	<1flI2bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a flight past a particular position or target, esp. the close approach of a spacecraft to a planet or satellite for investigation of conditions.
fly-by-night	1.
	syl	fly-by-night
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unreliable or untrust?!worthy, esp. in finance.
fly-by-night	2.
	syl	fly-by-night
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	brief; impermanent.
fly-by-night	3.
	syl	fly-by-night
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an untrustworthy person, esp. one who departs secretly or by night to avoid paying debts.
fly-by-night	4.
	syl	fly-by-night
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who goes out at night to places of entertainment.
flycatcher	1.
	syl	fly+catch:er
	pron	<1flI2k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small insectivorous songbird of the Old World subfamily having small slender bills fringed with bristles: family See also {spotted flycatcher}.
flycatcher	2.
	syl	fly+catch:er
	pron	<1flI2k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	any American passerine bird of the family
flyer	0.
	syl	fly+er
	pron	<1flI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {flier}.
fly-fish	0.
	syl	fly-fish
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to fish using artificial flies as lures. See {dry fly, wet fly}.
fly-fisher	sub
	head	fly-fish
	syl	fly-2fish:er
	pos	n.
fly-fishing	sub
	head	fly-fish
	syl	fly-2fish:ing
	pos	n.
fly half	0.
	syl	fly half
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	another name for {stand-off half}.
flying	1.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	hurried; fleeting.
	exam	1	a flying visit.
flying	2.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	designed for fast action.
flying	3.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	hanging, waving, or floating freely.
	exam	1	flying hair.
flying	4.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a sail
	def	not hauled in tight against the wind.
flying	5.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of piloting, navigating, or travelling in an aircraft.
flying	6.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to, capable of, accustomed to, or adapted for flight.
	exam	1	a flying machine.
flying	7.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	moving or passing quickly on or as if on wings.
	exam	1	flying hours.
flying	8.
	syl	fly+ing
	pron	<1flIiG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	freely flapping in the wind.
flying boat	0.
	syl	fly+ing boat
	pos	n.
	def	a seaplane in which the fuselage consists of a hull that provides buoyancy in the water.
flying bridge	0.
	syl	fly+ing bridge
	pos	n.
	def	an auxiliary bridge of a vessel, usually built above or far outboard of the main bridge.
flying buttress	0.
	syl	fly+ing but+tress
	pos	n.
	def	a buttress supporting a wall or other structure by an arch or part of an arch that transmits the thrust outwards and downwards. Also called: {arc-boutant}.
flying circus	1.
	syl	fly+ing cir+cus
	pos	n.
	def	an exhibition of aircraft aerobatics.
flying circus	2.
	syl	fly+ing cir+cus
	pos	n.
	def	the aircraft and men who take part in such exhibitions.
flying colours	0.
	syl	fly+ing col+ours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	conspicuous success; triumph.
	exam	1	he passed his test with flying colours.
flying doctor	0.
	syl	fly+ing doc+tor
	pos	n.
	usage	in areas of sparse or scattered population
	def	a doctor who visits patients by aircraft.
Flying Dutchman	1.
	syl	Fly+ing Dutch+man
	pos	n.
	qual	Legend.
	def	a phantom ship sighted in bad weather, esp. off the Cape of Good Hope.
Flying Dutchman	2.
	syl	Fly+ing Dutch+man
	pos	n.
	qual	Legend.
	def	the captain of this ship.
flying field	0.
	syl	fly+ing field
	pos	n.
	def	a small airport; an airfield.
flying fish	0.
	syl	fly+ing fish
	pos	n.
	def	any marine teleost fish of the family common in warm and tropical seas, having enlarged winglike pectoral fins used for gliding above the surface of the water.
flying fox	1.
	syl	fly+ing fox
	pos	n.
	def	any large fruit bat, esp. any of the genus of tropical Africa and Asia: family
flying fox	2.
	syl	fly+ing fox
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a cable mechanism used for transportation across a river, gorge, etc.
flying frog	0.
	syl	fly+ing frog
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical frogs of the family esp. of Malaya, that glide between trees by means of long webbed digits.
flying gurnard	0.
	syl	fly+ing gur+nard
	pos	n.
	def	any marine spiny-finned gurnard-like fish of the mostly tropical family having enlarged fan-shaped pectoral fins used to glide above the surface of the sea.
flying jib	0.
	syl	fly+ing jib
	pos	n.
	def	the jib set furthest forward or outboard on a vessel with two or more jibs.
flying lemur	0.
	syl	fly+ing le+mur
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two arboreal mammals of the genus family and order of S and SE Asia. They resemble lemurs but have a fold of skin between the limbs enabling movement by gliding leaps. Also called: {colugo}.
flying lizardragon	alt
	head	flying lizard
	or	flying lizard
	syl	fly+ing liz+ardrag+on
	pos	n.
flying lizard	0.
	or	flying lizardragon
	syl	fly+ing liz+ard
	pos	n.
	def	any lizard of the genus of S and SE Asia, having an extensible fold of skin on each side of the body, used to make gliding leaps: family (agamas).
flying mare	0.
	syl	fly+ing mare
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling throw in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's arm or head ({flying head mare}) and turns to throw him over his shoulder.
flying officer	0.
	syl	fly+ing of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank senior to a pilot officer but junior to a flight lieutenant in the British and certain other air forces.
flying phalanger	0.
	syl	fly+ing pha+lan+ger
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal arboreal phalanger of the genus of E Australia and New Guinea, having black-striped greyish fur and moving with gliding leaps using folds of skin between the hind limbs and forelimbs.
flying saucer	0.
	syl	fly+ing sau+cer
	pos	n.
	def	any unidentified disc-shaped flying object alleged to come from outer space.
flying squad	0.
	syl	fly+ing squad
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of police, soldiers, etc., ready to move into action quickly.
flying squirrel	0.
	syl	fly+ing squir+rel
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal sciurine rodent of the subfamily of Asia and North America. Furry folds of skin between the forelegs and hind legs enable these animals to move by gliding leaps.
flying start	1.
	syl	fly+ing start
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (informal): {flier}. (in sprinting) a start by a competitor anticipating the starting signal.
flying start	2.
	syl	fly+ing start
	pos	n.
	def	a start to a race or time trial in which the competitor is already travelling at speed as he passes the starting line.
flying start	3.
	syl	fly+ing start
	pos	n.
	def	any promising beginning.
flying start	4.
	syl	fly+ing start
	pos	n.
	def	an initial advantage over others.
flying wing	0.
	syl	fly+ing wing
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft consisting mainly of one large wing and no fuselage.
flyleaves	infl
	head	flyleaf
	syl	fly+leaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
flyleaf	0.
	syl	fly+leaf
	pron	<1flI2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner leaf of the endpaper of a book, pasted to the first leaf.
flyover	1.
	syl	fly+o:ver
	pron	<1flI2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {overpass}.
flyover	1.a.
	syl	fly+o:ver
	pron	<1flI2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an intersection of two roads at which one is carried over the other by a bridge.
flyover	1.b.
	syl	fly+o:ver
	pron	<1flI2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a bridge.
flyover	2.
	syl	fly+o:ver
	pron	<1flI2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for a {fly-past}.
flypaper	0.
	syl	fly+pa:per
	pron	<1flI2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	paper with a sticky and poisonous coating, usually hung from the ceiling to trap flies.
fly-past	0.
	syl	fly-past
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial flight of aircraft over a given area. Also called (esp. in the U.S.): {flyover}.
fly press	0.
	syl	fly press
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-operated press in which a horizontal beam with heavy steel balls attached to the ends gives additional momentum to the descending member.
Fly River	0.
	syl	Fly Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Papua New Guinea, flowing southeast to the Gulf of Papua. Length: about 1300 km (800 miles).
fly rod	0.
	syl	fly rod
	pos	n.
	def	a light flexible rod, usually made of bamboo or split cane, used in fly-fishing.
Flysch	ety	Swiss German
Flysch	0.
	syl	Flysch
	pron	<fliS>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	deposits of late Cretaceous and early Tertiary age that occur in the Alps, consisting of sandstones, marls, shales, and clays.
fly sheet	1.a.
	syl	fly sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a flap forming the entrance to a tent.
fly sheet	1.b.
	syl	fly sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of canvas drawn over the ridgepole of a tent to form an outer roof.
fly sheet	2.
	syl	fly sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a short handbill or circular.
flyspeck	1.
	syl	fly+speck
	pron	<1flI2spek>
	pos	n.
	def	the small speck of the excrement of a fly.
flyspeck	2.
	syl	fly+speck
	pron	<1flI2spek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spot or speck.
flyspeck	3.
	syl	fly+speck
	pron	<1flI2spek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with flyspecks.
fly spray	0.
	syl	fly spray
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid used to destroy flies and other insects, sprayed from an aerosol.
flyte	0.
	syl	flyte
	pron	<flIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {flite}.
flytrap	1.
	syl	fly+trap
	pron	<1flI2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insectivorous plants, esp. Venus's flytrap.
flytrap	2.
	syl	fly+trap
	pron	<1flI2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for catching flies.
fly way	0.
	syl	fly way
	pos	n.
	def	the usual route used by birds when migrating.
flyweight	1.a.
	syl	fly+weight
	pron	<1flI2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing not more than 112 pounds (51 kg).
flyweight	1.b.
	syl	fly+weight
	pron	<1flI2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 48-51 kg (112-119 pounds).
flyweight	1.c.
	syl	fly+weight
	pron	<1flI2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a flyweight contest.
flyweight	2.
	syl	fly+weight
	pron	<1flI2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Olympic wrestling
	def	a wrestler not more than 115 pounds (52 kg).
flywheel	0.
	syl	fly+wheel
	pron	<1flI2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy wheel that stores kinetic energy and smoothes the operation of a reciprocating engine by maintaining a constant speed of rotation over the whole cycle.
Fm	0.
	syl	Fm
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	fermium.
FM	0.
	syl	FM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	frequency modulation.
fm	1.
	syl	fm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {fm} fathom.
fm	2.
	syl	fm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	from.
FM	0.
	syl	F.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Field Marshal.
FMN	0.
	syl	FMN
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	flavin mononucleotide; a phosphoric ester of riboflavin that acts as the prosthetic group for many flavo?!proteins. See also {FAD}.
f number	alt
	head	f-number
	or	f-number
	syl	f num+ber
	pos	n.
f-number	0.
	or	f number
	syl	f-num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the numerical value of the relative aperture. If the relative aperture is f8, 8 is the f-number and indicates that the focal length of the lens is 8 times the size of the lens aperture. See also {T-number}.
fo	0.
	syl	fo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	folio.
FO	1.
	syl	F.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Army.
	def	Field Officer.
FO	2.
	syl	F.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Air Force.
	def	Flying Officer.
FO	3.
	syl	F.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Foreign Office.
foal	ety	Old English fola; related to Old Frisian fola, Old High German folo foal, Latin pullus young creature, Greek p*_olos foal
foal	1.
	syl	foal
	pron	<f*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of a horse or related animal.
foal	2.
	syl	foal
	pron	<f*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give birth to (a foal).
foam	ety	Old English f*_am; related to Old High German feim, Latin sp*_uma, Sanskrit phena 
foam	1.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of small bubbles of gas formed on the surface of a liquid, such as the froth produced by agitating a solution of soap or detergent in water.
foam	2.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	frothy saliva sometimes formed in and expelled from the mouth, as in rabies.
foam	3.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the frothy sweat of a horse or similar animal.
foam	4.a.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of light cellular solids made by creating bubbles of gas in the liquid material and solidifying it: used as insulators and in packaging.
foam	4.b.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	foam rubber;
	exam	2	foam plastic.
foam	5.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a colloid consisting of a gas suspended in a liquid.
foam	6.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of chemicals sprayed from a fire extinguisher onto a burning substance to create a stable layer of bubbles which smothers the flames.
foam	7.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for the {sea}.
foam	8.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or cause to produce foam; froth.
foam	9.
	syl	foam
	pron	<f*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be very angry (esp. in the phrase {foam at the mouth}) .
foamless	sub
	head	foam
	syl	foam+less
	pos	adj.
foamlike	sub
	head	foam
	syl	foam+2like
	pos	adj.
foamflower	0.
	syl	foam+flow:er
	pron	<1f*um2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial saxifragaceous plant, of North America and Asia, having spring-blooming white flowers.
foamier	infl
	head	foamy
	syl	foam:i+er
	pos	adj.
foamiest	infl
	head	foamy
	syl	foam:i+est.
	pos	adj.
foamy	0.
	syl	foam:y
	pron	<1f*umi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, consisting of, or covered with foam.
foamily	sub
	head	foamy
	syl	foam:i+ly
	pos	adv.
foaminess	sub
	head	foamy
	syl	foam:i+ness
	pos	n.
fob	ety	C17: probably of Germanic origin; compare German dialect Fuppe pocket
fob	H1.1.
	syl	fob
	pron	<fob>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain or ribbon by which a pocket watch is attached to a waistcoat.
fob	H1.2.
	syl	fob
	pron	<fob>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornament hung on such a chain.
fob	H1.3.
	syl	fob
	pron	<fob>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pocket in a man's waistcoat, etc., for holding a watch.
fob	ety	C15: probably from German foppen to trick
fobs	infl
	head	fob
	syl	fobs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fobbing	infl
	head	fob
	syl	fob+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fobbed	infl
	head	fob
	syl	fobbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fob	H2.0.
	syl	fob
	pron	<fob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {cheat}.
FOB	alt
	head	fob
	or	fob
	syl	F.O.B.
fob	0.
	or	FOB
	syl	f.o.b.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	free on board.
fob off	1.
	syl	fob off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appease or trick (a person) with lies or excuses.
fob off	2.
	syl	fob off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dispose of (goods) by trickery.
FoC	0.
	syl	F.o.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	father of the chapel.
focal	1.
	syl	fo+cal
	pron	<1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a focus.
focal	2.
	syl	fo+cal
	pron	<1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at, passing through, or measured from the focus.
focally	sub
	head	focal
	syl	fo+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
focal infection	0.
	syl	fo+cal in+fec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a bacterial infection limited to a specific part of the body, such as the tonsils or a gland.
focalise	alt
	head	focalize
	or	focalize
	syl	fo+cal+ise
	pron	<1f*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
focalize	0.
	or	focalise
	syl	fo+cal+ize
	pron	<1f*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {focus}.
focalization	sub
	head	focalize
	or	focalisation
	syl	fo+cal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
focalisation	sub
	head	focalize
	or	focalization
	syl	fo+cal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
distance	alt
	head	focal length
	or	focal length
	syl	dis+tance
	pos	n.
focal length	0.
	or	distance
	syl	fo+cal length
	pos	n.
	def	the distance from the focal point of a lens or mirror to the reflecting surface of the mirror or the centre point of the lens.
focal plane	1.
	syl	fo+cal plane
	pos	n.
	def	the plane that is perpendicular to the axis of a lens or mirror and passes through the focal point.
focal plane	2.
	syl	fo+cal plane
	pos	n.
	def	the plane in a telescope, camera, or other optical instrument in which a real image is in focus.
focal point	1.
	syl	fo+cal point
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {principal focus, focus}. the point on the axis of a lens or mirror to which parallel rays of light converge or from which they appear to diverge after refraction or reflection.
focal point	2.
	syl	fo+cal point
	pos	n.
	def	a central point of attention or interest.
focal ratio	0.
	syl	fo+cal ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	another name for {f-number}.
Ferdinand	infl
	head	Foch
	syl	Fer:di:nand
	pron	<ferdi1n?~a>
	pos	n.
Foch	0.
	syl	Foch
	pron	French <fcS>
	pos	n.
	def	1851-1929, marshal of France; commander in chief of Allied armies on the Western front in World War I (1918).
fo'c'sle	alt
	head	fo'c's'le
	or	fo'c's'le
	syl	fo'c'sle
	pron	<1f*uksL>
	pos	n.
fo'c's'le	0.
	or	fo'c'sle
	syl	fo'c's'le
	pron	<1f*uksL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {forecastle}.
focus	ety	C17: via New Latin from Latin: hearth, fireplace
focuses	infl
	head	focus
	or	foci
	syl	fo+cus:es
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foci	infl
	head	focus
	or	focuses
	syl	fo+ci
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
focus	1.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of convergence of light or other electromagnetic radiation, particles, sound waves, etc., or a point from which they appear to diverge.
focus	2.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {focal point} or {focal length}.
focus	3.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	the state of an optical image when it is distinct and clearly defined or the state of an instrument producing this image.
	exam	1	the picture is in focus;
	exam	2	the telescope is out of focus.
focus	4.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a point upon which attention, activity, etc., is directed or concentrated.
focus	5.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a fixed reference point on the concave side of a conic section, used when defining its eccentricity.
focus	6.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the point beneath the earth's surface at which an earthquake originates.
focus	7.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the main site of an infection or a localized region of diseased tissue.
focuses	infl
	head	focus
	syl	fo+cus:es
	pos	vb.
focusing	infl
	head	focus
	syl	fo+cus+ing
	pos	vb.
focused	infl
	head	focus
	syl	fo+cused.
	pos	vb.
focus	8.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come to a focus or into focus.
focus	9.
	syl	fo+cus
	pron	<1f*uk*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to fix attention (on); concentrate.
focusable	sub
	head	focus
	syl	fo+cus+a:ble
	pos	adj.
focuser	sub
	head	focus
	syl	fo+cus+er
	pos	n.
fodder	ety	Old English f*_odor; related to Old Norse f*_othr, Old High German fuotar; see #7food, forage 
fodder	1.
	syl	fod+der
	pron	<1fod*>
	pos	n.
	def	bulk feed for livestock, esp. hay, straw, etc.
fodder	2.
	syl	fod+der
	pron	<1fod*>
	pos	n.
	def	raw experience or material.
	exam	1	fodder for the imagination.
fodder	3.
	syl	fod+der
	pron	<1fod*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (livestock) with fodder.
foe	ety	Old English f*_ah hostile; related to Old High German f*_ehan to hate, Old Norse feikn dreadful; see #7{feud %1}
foe	0.
	syl	foe
	pron	<f*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or literary.
	def	another word for {enemy}.
foehn	0.
	syl	foehn
	pron	<fR:n>, German <f$o:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a variant spelling of {f*"ohn}.
foemen	infl
	head	foeman
	syl	foe+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foeman	0.
	syl	foe+man
	pron	<1f*um*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic and poetic.
	def	an enemy in war; foe.
foetal	0.
	syl	foe+tal
	pron	<1fEtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {fetal}.
foetation	0.
	syl	foe+ta+tion
	pron	<fE1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fetation}.
foeticide	0.
	syl	foe+ti+cide
	pron	<1fEti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {feticide}.
foeticidal	sub
	head	foeticide
	syl	foe+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
foetid	0.
	syl	foet+id
	pron	<1fetid>, <1fE->
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {fetid}.
foetidly	sub
	head	foetid
	syl	foet+id+ly
	pos	adv.
foetidness	sub
	head	foetid
	syl	foet+id+ness
	pos	n.
foetor	0.
	syl	foe+tor
	pron	<1fEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fetor}.
foetuses	infl
	head	foetus
	syl	foe+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foetus	0.
	syl	foe+tus
	pron	<1fEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fetus}.
fog	ety	C16: perhaps back formation from foggy damp, boggy, from #7fog %2
fog	H1.1.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of droplets of condensed water vapour suspended in the air, often greatly reducing visibility, corresponding to a cloud but at a lower level.
fog	H1.2.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloud of any substance in the atmosphere reducing visibility.
fog	H1.3.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of mental uncertainty or obscurity.
fog	H1.4.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a blurred or discoloured area on a developed negative, print, or trans?!parency caused by the action of extraneous light, incorrect development, etc.
fog	H1.5.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	def	a colloid or suspension consisting of liquid particles dispersed in a gas.
fogs	infl
	head	fog
	syl	fogs
	pos	vb.
fogging	infl
	head	fog
	syl	fog+ging
	pos	vb.
fogged	infl
	head	fog
	syl	fogged.
	pos	vb.
fog	H1.6.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	vb.
	def	to envelop or become enveloped with or as if with fog.
fog	H1.7.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confuse or become confused.
	exam	1	to fog an issue.
fog	H1.8.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to produce fog on (a negative, print, or transparency) or (of a negative, print, or transparency) to be affected by fog.
fog	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian fogg rank grass
fog	H2.0.a.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly northern Brit.
	def	a second growth of grass after the first mowing.
fog	H2.0.b.
	syl	fog
	pron	<fog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly northern Brit.
	def	grass left to grow long in winter.
fog bank	0.
	syl	fog bank
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct mass of fog, esp. at sea.
fogbound	1.
	syl	fog+bound
	pron	<1fog2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	prevented from operation by fog.
	exam	1	the airport was fogbound.
fogbound	2.
	syl	fog+bound
	pron	<1fog2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscured by or enveloped in fog.
	exam	1	the skyscraper was fogbound.
fogbow	0.
	syl	fog+bow
	pron	<1fog2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint arc of light sometimes seen in a fog bank. Also called: {seadog, white rainbow}.
fogdog	0.
	syl	fog+dog
	pron	<1fog2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish spot sometimes seen in fog near the horizon. Also called: {seadog}.
foggy	alt
	head	fogged
	or	fogged
	syl	fog+gy
	pos	adj.
fogged	0.
	or	foggy
	syl	fogged
	pron	<fogd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	affected or obscured by fog.
Foggia	0.
	syl	Fog+gia
	pron	Italian <1fcdJa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Italy, in Apulia: seat of Emperor Frederick II; centre for Carbonari revolutionary societies in the revolts of 1820, 1848, and 1860. Pop.: 151203 (1975 est.).
foggier	infl
	head	foggy
	syl	fog+gi+er
	pos	adj.
foggiest	infl
	head	foggy
	syl	fog+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
foggy	1.
	syl	fog+gy
	pron	<1fogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	thick with fog.
foggy	2.
	syl	fog+gy
	pron	<1fogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscure or confused.
foggy	3.
	syl	fog+gy
	pron	<1fogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {fogged}. &- {#!fog+gi+ly}
fogginess	sub
	head	foggy
	syl	fog+gi+ness
	pos	n.
foghorn	1.
	syl	fog+horn
	pron	<1fog2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical instrument sounded at intervals to serve as a warning to vessels in fog.
foghorn	2.
	syl	fog+horn
	pron	<1fog2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a loud deep resounding voice.
fog level	0.
	syl	fog lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	the density produced by the development of photographic materials that have not been exposed to light or other actinic radiation. It forms part of the characteristic curve of a particular material.
fog signal	0.
	syl	fog sig+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a signal used to warn railway engine drivers in fog, consisting of a detonator placed on the line.
fogy	ety	C18: of unknown origin
fogey	alt
	head	fogy
	or	fogy
	syl	fo+gey
	pron	<1f*ugi>
	pos	n.
fogies	infl
	head	fogy
	or	fogeys
	syl	fo:gies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fogeys	infl
	head	fogy
	or	fogies
	syl	fo:geys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fogy	0.
	or	fogey
	syl	fo:gy
	pron	<1f*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely fussy, old-fashioned, or conservative person (esp. in the phrase {old fogy) }.
fogyish	sub
	head	fogy
	or	fogeyish
	syl	fo+gy+ish
	pos	adj.
fogeyish	sub
	head	fogy
	or	fogyish
	syl	fo+gey+ish
	pos	adj.
fogyism	sub
	head	fogy
	or	fogeyism
	syl	fo+gy+ism
	pos	n.
fogeyism	sub
	head	fogy
	or	fogyism
	syl	fo+gey+ism
	pos	n.
fohn	ety	German, from Old High German ph*_onno, from Latin fav*_onius; related to fov*_ere to warm
foehn	alt
	head	fohn
	or	fohn
	syl	foehn
	pron	<fR:n>, German <f$o:n>
	pos	n.
fohn	0.
	or	foehn
	syl	f*"ohn
	pron	<fR:n>, German <f$o:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a warm dry wind blowing down the northern slopes of the Alps. It originates as moist air blowing from the Mediterranean, rising on reaching the Alps and cooling at the saturated adiabatic lapse rate, and descend?!ing on the leeward side, warming at the dry adiabatic lapse rate, thus gaining heat. See also {lapse rate}.
foible	ety	C17: from obsolete French, from obsolete adj.: #7feeble 
foible	1.
	syl	foi+ble
	pron	<1fcibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight peculiarity or minor weakness; idiosyncrasy.
foible	2.
	syl	foi+ble
	pron	<1fcibL>
	pos	n.
	def	the most vulnerable part of a sword's blade, from the middle to the tip. Compare {forte} %1 (sense 2).
foie gras	0.
	syl	foie gras
	pron	French <fwa1gra>
	pos	n.
	def	See {p*^at*'e de foie gras}.
foil	ety	C13 foilen to trample, from Old French fouler, from Old French fuler tread down, #7{full %2}
foil	H1.1.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to baffle or frustrate (a person, attempt, etc.).
foil	H1.2.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Hunting. of hounds, hunters, etc.
	def	to obliterate the scent left by a hunted animal or (of a hunted animal) to run back over its own trail.
foil	H1.3.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to repulse or defeat (an attack or assailant).
foil	H1.4.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	any scent that obscures the trail left by a hunted animal.
foil	H1.5.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a setback or defeat.
foilable	sub
	head	foil
	syl	foil+a:ble
	pos	adj.
foil	ety	C14: from Old French foille, from Latin folia leaves, plural of folium 
foil	H2.1.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	metal in the form of very thin sheets.
	exam	1	gold foil;
	exam	2	tin foil.
foil	H2.2.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin metallic sheet forming the backing of a mirror.
foil	H2.3.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin leaf of shiny metal set under a gemstone to add brightness or colour.
foil	H2.4.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that gives contrast to another.
foil	H2.5.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a small arc between cusps, esp. as used in Gothic window tracery.
foil	H2.6.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {aerofoil} or {hydrofoil}.
foil	H2.7.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to back or cover with foil.
foil	H2.8.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {foliate}. to ornament (windows, etc.) with foils.
foil	H2.9.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to act as a foil to.
foil	ety	C16: of unknown origin
foil	H3.0.
	syl	foil
	pron	<fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a light slender flexible sword tipped by a button and usually having a bell-shaped guard.
foilsmen	infl
	head	foilsman
	syl	foils+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foilsman	0.
	syl	foils+man
	pron	<1fcilzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a person who uses or specializes in using a foil.
foin	ety	C14: probably from Old French foine, from Latin fuscina trident
foin	1.
	syl	foin
	pron	<fcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a thrust or lunge with a weapon.
foin	2.
	syl	foin
	pron	<fcin>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to thrust with a weapon.
Foism	ety	from Mandarin Chinese fo B#7uddha 
Foism	0.
	syl	Fo+ism
	pron	<1f*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Chinese Buddhism, the version introduced from India from the 4th century #7a.d. onwards and essentially belonging to the Mahayana school.
Foist	sub
	head	Foism
	syl	Fo+ist
	pos	n. adj.
foison	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin f*_usi*_o a pouring out, from fundere to pour; see #7fusion 
foison	0.
	syl	foi+son
	pron	<1fcizN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a plentiful supply or yield.
foist	ety	C16: probably from obsolete Dutch vuisten to enclose in one's hand, from Middle Dutch vuist fist
foist	1.
	syl	foist
	pron	<fcist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off or on
	def	to sell or pass off (something, esp. an inferior article) as genuine, valuable, etc.
foist	2.
	syl	foist
	pron	<fcist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or into
	def	to insert surreptitiously or wrongfully.
Michel	infl
	head	Fokine
	syl	Mi:chel
	pron	<mi1Sel>
	pos	n.
Fokine	0.
	syl	Fo:kine
	pron	Russian <1fckin>, French <fc1kin>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1942, Russian choreographer, regarded as the creator of modern ballet. He worked with Diaghilev as director of the Ballet Russe (1909-15), producing works such as and
Anthony Herman Gerard	infl
	head	Fokker
	syl	An:tho:ny Her:man Ge:rard
	pron	<an1to:ni:> <1herman> <1$xA:rart>
	pos	n.
Fokker	0.
	syl	Fok:ker
	pron	<1fok*>, Dutch <1fck*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1939, Dutch designer and builder of aircraft.
fol	1.
	syl	fol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	folio.
fol	2.
	syl	fol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	followed.
fol	3.
	syl	fol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	following.
folacin	ety	C20: from #7fol (#7ic) #7ac (#7id) #7+ -#7in 
folacin	0.
	syl	fol:a+cin
	pron	<1fol*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {folic acid}.
fold	ety	Old English fealdan; related to Old Norse falda, Old High German faldan, Latin duplus double, Greek haploos simple
fold	H1.1.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bend or be bent double so that one part covers another.
	exam	1	to fold a sheet of paper.
fold	H1.2.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring together and intertwine (the arms, legs, etc.).
	exam	1	she folded her hands.
fold	H1.3.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of birds, insects, etc.
	def	to close (the wings) together from an extended position.
fold	H1.4.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up or in
	def	to enclose in or as if in a surrounding material.
fold	H1.5.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to clasp (a person) in the arms.
fold	H1.6.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by round, about, etc.
	def	to wind (around); entwine.
fold	H1.7.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to cover completely.
	exam	1	night folded the earth.
fold	H1.8.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {fold in}. to mix (a whisked mixture) with other ingredients by gently turning one part over the other with a spoon.
fold	H1.9.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce a bend (in stratified rock) or (of stratified rock) to display a bend.
fold	H1.10.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to collapse; fail.
	exam	1	the business folded.
fold	H1.11.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or section that has been folded.
	exam	1	a fold of cloth.
fold	H1.12.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, crease, or hollow made by folding.
fold	H1.13.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow in undulating terrain.
fold	H1.14.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a bend in stratified rocks that results from movements within the earth's crust and produces such structures as anticlines and synclines.
fold	H1.15.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for { {plica} (sense 1).}
fold	H1.16.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a coil, as in a rope, etc.
fold	H1.17.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of folding.
foldable	sub
	head	fold
	syl	fold+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fold	ety	Old English falod; related to Old Saxon faled, Middle Dutch vaelt 
fold	H2.1.a.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosure or pen for sheep or other livestock, where they can be gathered.
fold	H2.1.b.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the sheep or other livestock gathered in such an enclosure.
fold	H2.1.c.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of sheep.
fold	H2.2.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a church or the members of it.
fold	H2.3.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	any group or community sharing a way of life or holding the same values.
fold	H2.4.
	syl	fold
	pron	<f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather or confine (sheep or other livestock) in a fold.
-fold	ety	Old English -fald, -feald 
-fold	0.
	syl	-fold
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and adverbs.
	def	having so many parts, being so many times as much or as many, or multiplied by so much or so many.
	exam	1	threefold;
	exam	2	three-hundredfold.
foldaway	0.
	syl	fold+a:way
	pron	<1f*uld*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a bed, etc.
	def	able to be folded and put away when not in use.
foldboat	0.
	syl	fold+boat
	pron	<1f*uld2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {faltboat}.
folded dipole	0.
	syl	fold+ed di+pole
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aerial, widely used with television and frequency-modulated receivers, consisting of two parallel dipoles connected together at their outer ends and fed at the centre of one of them. The length is usually half the operating wavelength.
folder	1.
	syl	fold+er
	pron	<1f*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a binder or file for holding loose papers, etc.
folder	2.
	syl	fold+er
	pron	<1f*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a folded circular.
folder	3.
	syl	fold+er
	pron	<1f*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for folding printed sheets.
folder	4.
	syl	fold+er
	pron	<1f*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that folds.
folderol	0.
	syl	fol+de:rol
	pron	<1fold*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {falderal}.
folding door	0.
	syl	fold+ing door
	pos	n.
	def	a door in the form of two or more vertical hinged leaves that can be folded one against another.
folding money	0.
	syl	fold+ing mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	paper money.
folding press	0.
	syl	fold+ing press
	pos	n.
	def	a fall in wrestling won by folding one's opponent's legs up to his head and pressing his shoulders to the floor.
foldout	0.
	syl	fold+out
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {gatefold}.
fold up	1.
	syl	fold up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make smaller or more compact.
fold up	2.
	syl	fold up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collapse, as with laughter or pain.
folia	0.
	syl	fo+li:a
	pron	<1f*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {folium}.
foliaceous	ety	C17: from Latin foli*_aceus 
foliaceous	1.
	syl	fo+li:a+ceous
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the appearance of the leaf of a plant.
foliaceous	2.
	syl	fo+li:a+ceous
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing leaves or leaflike structures.
foliaceous	3.
	syl	fo+li:a+ceous
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of certain rocks, esp. schists
	def	consisting of thin layers.
foliage	ety	C15: from Old French fuellage, from fuelle leaf; influenced in form by Latin folium 
foliage	1.
	syl	fo+li+age
	pron	<1f*uliiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the green leaves of a plant.
foliage	2.
	syl	fo+li+age
	pron	<1f*uliiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	sprays of leaves used for decoration.
foliage	3.
	syl	fo+li+age
	pron	<1f*uliiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental leaf-like design.
foliaged	sub
	head	foliage
	syl	fo+li+aged
	pos	adj.
foliar	ety	C19: from French foliaire, from Latin folium leaf
foliar	0.
	syl	fo+li+ar
	pron	<1f*uli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a leaf or leaves.
foliate	ety	C17: from Latin foli*_atus leaved, leafy
foliate	1.a.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, possessing, or resembling leaves.
foliate	1.b.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	trifoliate.
foliate	2.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain metamorphic rocks, esp. schists
	def	having the constituent minerals arranged in thin leaflike layers.
foliate	3.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ornament with foliage or with leaf forms such as foils.
foliate	4.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hammer or cut (metal) into thin plates or foil.
foliate	5.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or back (glass, etc.) with metal foil.
foliate	6.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to number the leaves of (a book, manuscript, etc.). Compare {paginate}.
foliate	7.
	syl	fo+li+ate
	pron	<1f*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to grow leaves.
foliated	1.
	syl	fo+li+at+ed
	pron	<1f*uli2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	ornamented with or made up of foliage or foils.
foliated	2.
	syl	fo+li+at+ed
	pron	<1f*uli2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks and minerals, esp. schists
	def	composed of thin easily separable layers.
foliated	3.
	syl	fo+li+at+ed
	pron	<1f*uli2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of parts of animals or plants
	def	resembling a leaf.
foliation	1.a.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of producing leaves.
foliation	1.b.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being in leaf.
foliation	1.c.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrange?!ment of leaves in a leaf bud; vernation.
foliation	2.a.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamentation consist?!ing of foliage.
foliation	2.b.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamentation consist?!ing of cusps and foils.
foliation	3.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any decoration with foliage.
foliation	4.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the consecutive numbering of the leaves of a book.
foliation	5.
	syl	fo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2f*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the arrangement of the constituents of a rock in leaflike layers, as in schists.
folic acid	ety	C20: from Latin folium leaf; so called because it may be obtained from green leaves
folic acid	0.
	syl	fo+lic ac:id
	pron	<1f*ulik>, <1fol->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of vitamins of the B complex, including pteroylglutamic acid and its derivatives: used in the treatment of megaloblastic anaemia. Also called: {folacin}.
folie a deux	ety	French: madness involving two (people)
folie a deux	0.
	syl	fo+lie *`a deux
	pron	<1foli> <@> <1dR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the occurrence of mental illness simultaneously in two persons who are close to each other.
folie de grandeur	ety	literally: madness of grandeur
folie de grandeur	0.
	syl	fo+lie de gran+deur
	pron	French. <fcli> <d*> <gr*~a1d@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	delusions of grandeur.
folio	ety	C16: from Latin phrase in foli*_o in a leaf, from folium leaf
folios	infl
	head	folio
	syl	fo+li:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
folio	1.
	syl	fo+li:o
	pron	<1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of paper folded in half to make two leaves for a book or manuscript.
folio	2.
	syl	fo+li:o
	pron	<1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or manuscript of the largest common size made up of such sheets.
folio	3.
	syl	fo+li:o
	pron	<1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf of paper or parchment numbered on the front side only.
folio	4.
	syl	fo+li:o
	pron	<1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a unit of measurement of the length of legal documents, determined by the number of words, generally 72 or 90 in Britain and 100 in the U.S.
folio	5.
	syl	fo+li:o
	pron	<1f*uli*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having the format of a folio.
	exam	1	a folio edition.
folios	infl
	head	folio
	syl	fo+li:os
	pos	vb.
folioing	infl
	head	folio
	syl	fo+li:o+ing
	pos	vb.
folioed	infl
	head	folio
	syl	fo+li:oed.
	pos	vb.
folio	6.
	syl	fo+li:o
	pron	<1f*uli*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to number the leaves of (a book) consecutively.
foliolate	ety	C19: from Late Latin foliolum little leaf, from Latin folium leaf
foliolate	0.
	syl	fo+li:o+late
	pron	<1f*uli*2lAt> <f*u1li*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	possessing or relating to leaflets.
foliose	ety	C18: from Latin foli*_osus full of leaves
foliose	0.
	syl	fo+li+ose
	pron	<1f*uli2*us>, <-2*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {foliaceous} (senses 1, 2).
folium	ety	C19: from Latin, literally: leaf
folia	infl
	head	folium
	syl	fo+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
folium	1.
	syl	fo+li:um
	pron	<1f*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a plane geometrical curve consisting of a loop whose two ends, intersecting at a node,@T are@T asymptotic@T to@T the@T same @T line. Standard@T equation.
	exam	1	x
folium	2.
	syl	fo+li:um
	pron	<1f*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin leaflike layer, esp. of some metamorphic rocks.
folk	ety	Old English folc; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse, Old High German folk 
folks	alt
	head	folk
	or	folk
	syl	folks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
folk	1.
	or	folks
	syl	folk
	pron	<f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl. often; pl.
	usage	in form
	def	people in general, esp. those of a particular group or class.
	exam	1	country folk.
folk	2.
	or	folks
	syl	folk
	pron	<f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl. usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	in form
	def	members of a family.
folk	3.
	or	folks
	syl	folk
	pron	<f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {folk music}.
folk	4.
	or	folks
	syl	folk
	pron	<f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a people or tribe.
folk	5.
	or	folks
	syl	folk
	pron	<f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to, originating from, or traditional to the common people of a country.
	exam	1	a folk song.
folkish	sub
	head	folk
	syl	folk+ish
	pos	adj.
folkishness	sub
	head	folk
	syl	folk+ish+ness
	pos	n.
folk dance	1.
	syl	folk dance
	pos	n.
	def	any of various traditional rustic dances often originating from festivals or rituals.
folk dance	2.
	syl	folk dance
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for such a dance.
folk-dance	infl
	head	folk dance
	syl	folk-dance.
	pos	vb.
folk dance	3.
	syl	folk dance
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform a folk dance.
folk dancing	sub
	head	folk dance
	syl	folk danc+ing
	pos	n.
Folkestone	0.
	syl	Folke+stone
	pron	<1f*ukst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE England, in E Kent. Pop.: 43760 (1971).
Folketing	ety	Danish, from folk the people, #7folk+ Old Norse thing assembly
Folketing	0.
	syl	Fol+ke:ting
	pron	<1f*ulk*tiG>, Danish <1fclg*tAG>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower chamber of the Danish parliament.
folk etymology	1.
	syl	folk et:y+mol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the gradual change in the form of a word through the influence of a more familiar word or phrase with which it becomes associated, as for example for
folk etymology	2.
	syl	folk et:y+mol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	a popular but erroneous conception of the origin of a word.
folklore	1.
	syl	folk+lore
	pron	<1f*uk2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the unwritten literature of a people as expressed in folk tales, proverbs, riddles, songs, etc.
folklore	2.
	syl	folk+lore
	pron	<1f*uk2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the anthropological discipline concerned with the study of such materials.
folkloric	sub
	head	folklore
	syl	folk+2lor+ic
	pos	adj.
folklorist	sub
	head	folklore
	syl	folk+2lor+ist
	pos	n. adj.
folkloristic	sub
	head	folklore
	syl	folk+lor+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
folk medicine	0.
	syl	folk med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	the traditional art of medicine as practised among rustic communities and primitive peoples, consisting typically of the use of herbal remedies, fruits and vegetables thought to have healing power, etc.
folk memory	0.
	syl	folk mem:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the memory of past events as preserved in a community.
folkmoot	ety	Old English folcm*_ot, from folc #7folk+ m*_ot from m*_@atan to #7meet 
folkmote	infl
	head	folkmoot
	or	folkmot
	syl	folk+mote
	pron	<1f*uk2m*ut>
	pos	n.
folkmot	infl
	head	folkmoot
	or	folkmote
	syl	folk+mot
	pron	<1f*uk2m*ut>
	pos	n.
folkmoot	0.
	syl	folk+moot
	pron	<1f*uk2mu:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early medieval England
	def	an assembly of the people of a district, town, or shire.
folk music	1.
	syl	folk mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music that is passed on from generation to generation by oral tradition. Compare {art music}.
folk music	2.
	syl	folk mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	any music composed in the idiom of this oral tradition.
folk-rock	0.
	syl	folk-rock
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of folk-orientated lyrics with a pop accompaniment.
folk singer	0.
	syl	folk sing+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sings folk songs or other songs in the folk idiom.
folk singing	sub
	head	folk singer
	syl	folk sing+ing
	pos	n.
folk song	1.
	syl	folk song
	pos	n.
	def	a song of which the music and text have been handed down by oral tradition among the common people.
folk song	2.
	syl	folk song
	pos	n.
	def	a modern song which employs or reflects the folk idiom.
folksier	infl
	head	folksy
	syl	folk+si+er
	pos	adj.
folksiest	infl
	head	folksy
	syl	folk+si+est.
	pos	adj.
folksy	1.
	syl	folk+sy
	pron	<1f*uksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	of or like ordinary people; sometimes used derogatorily to describe affected simplicity.
folksy	2.
	syl	folk+sy
	pron	<1f*uksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	friendly; affable.
folksy	3.
	syl	folk+sy
	pron	<1f*uksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	of or relating to folk art.
folksiness	sub
	head	folksy
	syl	folk+si+ness
	pos	n.
story	alt
	head	folk tale
	or	folk tale
	syl	sto+ry
	pos	n.
folk tale	0.
	or	story
	syl	folk tale
	pos	n.
	def	a tale or legend originating among a people and typically becoming part of an oral tradition.
folkways	0.
	syl	folk+ways
	pron	<1f*uk2wAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	traditional and customary ways of living.
folk weave	0.
	syl	folk weave
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fabric with a loose weave.
foll	1.
	syl	foll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	followed.
foll	2.
	syl	foll.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	following.
follicle	ety	C17: from Latin folliculus small bag, from follis pair of bellows, leather money-bag 
follicle	1.
	syl	fol+li+cle
	pron	<1folikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small sac or cavity in the body having an excretory, secretory, or protective function.
	exam	1	a hair follicle.
follicle	2.
	syl	fol+li+cle
	pron	<1folikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a dry fruit, formed from a single carpel, that splits along one side only to release its seeds: occurs in larkspur and columbine.
follicular	sub
	head	follicle
	syl	fol+lic:u+lar
	pron	<fo1likjul*>
	pos	adj.
folliculate	sub
	head	follicle
	or	folliculated
	syl	fol+lic:u+late
	pron	<fo1likju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
folliculated	sub
	head	follicle
	or	folliculate
	syl	fol+1lic:u+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
follicle-stimulating hormone	0.
	syl	fol:li:cle-stim:u:lat+ing hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	a gonadotropic hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates maturation of ovarian follicles in female mammals and growth of seminif?!erous tubules in males. Abbrev.: {FSH}. See also {luteinizing hormone, prolactin}.
folliculin	0.
	syl	fol+lic:u+lin
	pron	<fo1likjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oestrone}.
follow	ety	Old English folgian; related to Old Frisian folgia, Old Saxon folg*_on, Old High German folg*_en 
follow	1.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or come after in the same direction.
	exam	1	he followed his friend home.
follow	2.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany; attend.
	exam	1	she followed her sister everywhere.
follow	3.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come after as a logical or natural consequence.
follow	4.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep to the course or track of.
	exam	1	she followed the towpath.
follow	5.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act in accordance with; obey.
	exam	1	to follow instructions.
follow	6.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept the ideas or beliefs of (a previous authority, etc.).
	exam	1	he followed Donne in most of his teachings.
follow	7.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to understand (an explanation, argument, etc.).
	exam	1	the lesson was difficult to follow.
follow	8.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to watch closely or continuously.
	exam	1	she followed his progress carefully.
follow	9.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a keen interest in.
	exam	1	to follow athletics.
follow	10.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to help in the cause of or accept the leadership of.
	exam	1	the men who followed Napoleon.
follow	11.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to earn a living at or in.
	exam	1	to follow the Navy.
follow	12.a.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to play a card of the suit led.
follow	12.b.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do the same as someone else.
follow	13.a.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	forward spin imparted to a cue ball causing it to roll after the object ball.
follow	13.b.
	syl	fol+low
	pron	<1fol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot made in this way.
followable	sub
	head	follow
	syl	fol+low+a:ble
	pos	adj.
follower	1.
	syl	fol+low+er
	pron	<1fol*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who accepts the teachings of another; disciple; adherent.
	exam	1	a follower of Marx.
follower	2.
	syl	fol+low+er
	pron	<1fol*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant or henchman.
follower	3.
	syl	fol+low+er
	pron	<1fol*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	an enthusiast or supporter, as of a sport or team.
follower	4.
	syl	fol+low+er
	pron	<1fol*u*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a male admirer.
follower	5.
	syl	fol+low+er
	pron	<1fol*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a pursuer.
follower	6.
	syl	fol+low+er
	pron	<1fol*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine part that derives its motion by following the motion of another part.
following	1.a.
	syl	fol+low+ing
	pron	<1fol*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	about to be mentioned, specified, etc..
	exam	1	the following items.
following	1.b.
	syl	fol+low+ing
	pron	<1fol*uiG>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	will the following please raise their hands??
following	2.
	syl	fol+low+ing
	pron	<1fol*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of winds, currents, etc.
	def	moving in the same direction as the course of a vessel.
following	3.
	syl	fol+low+ing
	pron	<1fol*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of supporters or enthusiasts.
	exam	1	he attracted a large following wherever he played.
follow-my-leader	0.
	syl	fol:low-my-lead:er
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which the players must repeat the actions of the leader. U.S. name: {follow-the-leader}.
follow-on	1.
	syl	fol:low-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	an immediate second innings forced on a team scoring a prescribed number of runs fewer than its opponents in the first innings.
follow on	infl
	head	follow-on
	syl	fol+low on.
	pos	vb.
follow-on	2.
	syl	fol:low-on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	usage	of a team
	def	to play a follow-on.
follow out	0.
	syl	fol+low out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to implement (an idea or action) to a conclusion.
follow through	1.
	syl	fol+low through
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to complete (a stroke or shot) by continuing the movement to the end of its arc.
follow through	2.
	syl	fol+low through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue (an aim) to a conclusion.
follow-through	infl
	head	follow through
	syl	fol:low-through.
	pos	n.
follow through	3.a.
	syl	fol+low through
	pos	n.
	def	the act of following through.
follow through	3.b.
	syl	fol+low through
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the stroke after the ball has been hit.
follow through	4.
	syl	fol+low through
	pos	n.
	def	the completion of a procedure, esp. after a first action.
follow up	1.
	syl	fol+low up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue or investigate (a person, evidence, etc.) closely.
follow up	2.
	syl	fol+low up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to continue (action) after a beginning, esp. to increase its effect.
follow-up	infl
	head	follow up
	syl	fol:low-up.
	pos	n.
follow up	3.a.
	syl	fol+low up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something done to reinforce an initial action.
follow up	3.b.
	syl	fol+low up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a follow-up letter.
follow up	4.
	syl	fol+low up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	a routine examination of a patient at various intervals after medical or surgical treatment.
folly	ety	C13: from Old French folie madness, from fou mad; see #7fool %1
follies	infl
	head	folly
	syl	fol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
folly	1.
	syl	fol+ly
	pron	<1foli>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being foolish; stupidity; rashness.
folly	2.
	syl	fol+ly
	pron	<1foli>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish action, mistake, idea, etc.
folly	3.
	syl	fol+ly
	pron	<1foli>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in the form of a castle, temple, etc., built to satisfy a fancy or conceit, often of an eccentric kind.
folly	4.
	syl	fol+ly
	pron	<1foli>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	an elaborately costumed review.
folly	5.a.
	syl	fol+ly
	pron	<1foli>
	pos	n.
	def	evil; wickedness.
folly	5.b.
	syl	fol+ly
	pron	<1foli>
	pos	n.
	def	lewdness; wantonness.
Folsom man	ety	C20: named after Folsom, a settlement in New Mexico, where archaeological evidence was found
Folsom man	0.
	syl	Fol+som man
	pron	<1fols*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of early man from a North American culture of the Pleistocene period, thought to have used flint tools and to have subsisted mainly by hunting bison.
Fomalhaut	ety	C16: from Arabic fum'l-h*_ut mouth of the fish, referring to its position in the constellation
Fomalhaut	0.
	syl	Fo+mal+haut
	pron	<1f*um*2l*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Piscis Austrinus. Distance: 24 light years.
foment	ety	C15: from Late Latin f*_oment*_are, from Latin f*_omentum a poultice, ultimately from fov*_ere to foster &- fo+men+ta+tion (@!f$$$um$en?!#!te$I#s$$n) n. ?- fo+#!ment+er n.
foment	1.
	syl	fo+ment
	pron	<f*1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage or instigate (trouble, discord, etc.); stir up.
foment	2.
	syl	fo+ment
	pron	<f*1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to apply heat and moisture to (a part of the body) to relieve pain and inflammation.
fond	ety	C14 fonned, from fonnen to be foolish, from fonne a fool &- #!fond+ly adv. ?- #!fond+ness n.
fond	H1.1.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	predisposed (to); having a liking (for).
fond	H1.2.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>
	pos	adj.
	def	loving; tender.
	exam	1	a fond embrace.
fond	H1.3.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulgent; doting.
	exam	1	a fond mother.
fond	H1.4.a.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish.
fond	H1.4.b.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>
	pos	adj.
	def	credulous.
fond	ety	C17: from French, from Latin fundus bottom; see #7fund 
fond	H2.1.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>, French <f?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	the background of a design, as in lace.
fond	H2.2.
	syl	fond
	pron	<fond>, French <f?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fund; stock.
Henry	1.
	head	Fonda
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	born 1905, U.S. film actor and director: films as an actor include (1940) and (1956) and, as a director, (1957).
Fonda	2.
	syl	Fon:da
	pron	<1fond*>
	pos	n.
	def	his daughter {Jane}. born 1937, U.S. film actress, noted for her role in (1968), an extravaganza of sexual fantasy, and subsequent more serious roles in (1971) and (1977).
Fonda	3.
	syl	Fon:da
	pron	<1fond*>
	pos	n.
	def	his son {Peter}. born 1939, U.S. film actor, who made his name in (1969).
fondant	ety	C19: from French, literally: melting, from fondre to melt, from Latin fundere; see #7found %3
fondant	1.
	syl	fon+dant
	pron	<1fond*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick flavoured paste of sugar and water, used in sweets and icings.
fondant	2.
	syl	fon+dant
	pron	<1fond*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet made of this mixture.
fondle	ety	C17: from (obsolete) vb. fond to fondle; see #7fond %1
fondle	1.
	syl	fon+dle
	pron	<1fondL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch or stroke tenderly; caress.
fondle	2.
	syl	fon+dle
	pron	<1fondL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to act in a loving manner.
fondler	sub
	head	fondle
	syl	fon+dler
	pos	n.
fondlingly	sub
	head	fondle
	syl	fon+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
fondue	ety	C19: from French, feminine of fondu melted, from fondre to melt; see #7fondant 
fondue	0.
	syl	fon+due
	pron	<1fondju:>, French <f?~c1dy>
	pos	n.
	def	a Swiss dish, consisting of cheese melted in white wine or cider, into which small pieces of bread are dipped and then eaten.
fondue Bourguignonne	ety	French: Burgundy fondue
fondue Bourguignonne	0.
	syl	fon+due Bour+gui+gnonne
	pron	<1bu*gi2njon>, French <burgi1$jcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish consisting of pieces of steak impaled on forks, cooked in oil at the table and dipped in sauces.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Fonseca
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Fonseca	0.
	syl	Fon+se:ca
	pron	Spanish <fon1sAka>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific Ocean in W Central America.
fons et origo	0.
	syl	fons et or:i+go
	pron	Latin. <fonz> <et> <1orig*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the source and origin.
font	ety	Old English, from Church Latin fons from Latin: fountain
font	H1.1.
	syl	font
	pron	<font>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bowl for baptismal water, usually mounted on a pedestal.
font	H1.2.
	syl	font
	pron	<font>
	pos	n.
	def	the reservoir for oil in an oil lamp.
font	H1.3.
	syl	font
	pron	<font>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a fountain or well.
fontal	sub
	head	font
	syl	font+al
	pos	adj.
font	H2.0.
	syl	font
	pron	<font>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name (esp. in the U.S.) for {fount%2}.
Fontainebleau	0.
	syl	Fon+taine+bleau
	pron	<1fontin2bl*u>, French <f?~cten1blo>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France, in the {Forest of Fontainebleau}: famous for its palace (now a museum), one of the largest royal residences in France, built largely by Francis I (16th century). Pop.: 19595 (1975).
fontanelle	ety	C16 (in the sense: hollow between muscles): from Old French fontanele, literally: a little spring, from fontaine #7fountain 
fontanel	alt
	head	fontanelle
	or	fontanelle
	syl	fon+ta+nel
	pron	<2font*1nel>
	pos	n.
fontanelle	0.
	or	fontanel
	syl	fon+ta+nelle
	pron	<2font*1nel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of several soft membranous gaps between the bones of the skull in a fetus or infant.
Fonteyn	0.
	syl	Fon:teyn
	pron	<fon1tAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Mar@.got}. original name born 1919, English classical ballerina.
Fu-chou	alt
	head	Foochow
	or	Foochow
	syl	Fu-chou
	pron	<1fu:1Cau>
	pos	n.
Foochow	0.
	or	Fu-chou
	syl	Foo+chow
	pron	<1fu:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE China, capital of Fukien province, on the Min Chiang: one of the original five treaty ports (1842). Pop.: 680000 (1970 est.).
food	ety	Old English f*_oda; related to Old Frisian f*_odia to nourish, feed, Old Norse f@othi, Gothic f*_odeins food; see #7feed, fodder 
food	1.
	syl	food
	pron	<fu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance containing nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, that can be ingested by a living organism and metabolized into energy and body tissue. Related adj.: {alimentary}.
food	2.
	syl	food
	pron	<fu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	nourishment in more or less solid form as opposed to liquid form.
	exam	1	food and drink.
food	3.
	syl	food
	pron	<fu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that provides mental nourishment or stimulus.
foodless	sub
	head	food
	syl	food+less
	pos	adj.
food chain	0.
	syl	food chain
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a series of organisms in a community, each member of which feeds on another in the chain and is eaten in turn by another member.
food poisoning	0.
	syl	food poi+son+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an acute illness typically characterized by gastrointestinal inflammation, vomiting, and diarrhoea, caused by food that is either naturally poisonous or contaminated by pathogenic bacteria (esp.
foodstuff	0.
	syl	food+stuff
	pron	<1fu:d2st^f>
	pos	n.
	def	any material, substance, etc., that can be used as food.
fool	ety	C13: from Old French fol mad person, from Late Latin follis empty-headed fellow, from Latin: bellows; related to Latin fl*_are to blow
fool	H1.1.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lacks sense or judgement.
fool	H1.2.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is made to appear ridiculous.
fool	H1.3.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a professional jester living in a royal or noble household.
fool	H1.4.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an idiot or imbecile.
	exam	1	the village fool.
act	5.
	head	fool
	or	play the fool
	syl	act
	def	to deliberately act foolishly; indulge in buffoonery.
form the fool	6.
	head	fool
	syl	form the fool.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to play the fool or behave irri?!tatingly.
no fool	7.
	head	fool
	syl	no fool.
	def	a wise or sensible person.
fool	H1.8.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive (someone), esp. in order to make him look ridiculous.
fool	H1.9.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by with, around with, or about with
	def	to act or play (with) irresponsibly or aimlessly.
	exam	1	to fool around with a woman.
fool	H1.10.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or act in a playful, teasing, or jesting manner.
fool	H1.11.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to squander; fritter.
	exam	1	he fooled away a fortune.
fool along	infl
	head	fool
	syl	fool along.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
fool	H1.12.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or proceed in a leisurely way.
fool	H1.13.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {foolish}.
fool	ety	C16: perhaps from #7fool %1
fool	H2.0.
	syl	fool
	pron	<fu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a dessert made from a pur*'ee of fruit with cream or custard.
	exam	1	gooseberry fool.
fooleries	infl
	head	foolery
	syl	fool+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foolery	1.
	syl	fool+er:y
	pron	<1fu:l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish behaviour.
foolery	2.
	syl	fool+er:y
	pron	<1fu:l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this, esp. a prank or trick.
foolhardy	ety	C13: from Old French fol hardi, from fol foolish+ hardi bold
foolhardier	infl
	head	foolhardy
	syl	fool+hard:i+er
	pos	adj.
foolhardiest	infl
	head	foolhardy
	syl	fool+hard:i+est.
	pos	adj.
foolhardy	0.
	syl	fool+hard:y
	pron	<1fu:l2ha:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	heedlessly rash or adventurous.
foolhardily	sub
	head	foolhardy
	syl	fool+2har+di+ly
	pos	adv.
foolhardiness	sub
	head	foolhardy
	syl	fool+2har+di+ness
	pos	n.
foolish	1.
	syl	fool+ish
	pron	<1fu:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwise; silly.
foolish	2.
	syl	fool+ish
	pron	<1fu:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from folly or stupidity.
foolish	3.
	syl	fool+ish
	pron	<1fu:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	ridiculous or absurd; not worthy of consideration.
foolish	4.
	syl	fool+ish
	pron	<1fu:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak-minded; simple.
foolish	5.
	syl	fool+ish
	pron	<1fu:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {insignif?!icant}.
foolishly	sub
	head	foolish
	syl	fool+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
foolishness	sub
	head	foolish
	syl	fool+ish+ness
	pos	n.
foolproof	1.
	syl	fool+proof
	pron	<1fu:l2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	proof against failure; infallible.
	exam	1	a foolproof idea.
foolproof	2.
	syl	fool+proof
	pron	<1fu:l2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	esp. of machines, etc.
	def	proof against human misuse, error, etc.
fool's cap	1.
	syl	fool's cap
	pos	n.
	def	a hood or cap with bells or tassels, worn by court jesters.
fool's cap	2.
	syl	fool's cap
	pos	n.
	def	a dunce's cap.
foolscap	ety	C17: see #7fool %1#7, {cap }; so called from the watermark formerly used on this kind of paper
foolscap	1.
	syl	fools+cap
	pron	<1fu:lz2k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a size of writing or printing paper, 13@2#800308 by 17 inches or 13@1#800309 by 16@2#800310 inches.
foolscap	2.
	syl	fools+cap
	pron	<1fu:lz2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a book size, 4@1#800311 by 6@3#800312 inches ({foolscap octavo}) or (chiefly Brit.) 6@3#800313 by 8@2#800314 inches ({foolscap quarto}) .
foolscap	3.
	syl	fools+cap
	pron	<1fu:lz2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fool's cap}.
fool's errand	0.
	syl	fool's er+rand
	pos	n.
	def	a fruitless undertaking.
fool's gold	0.
	syl	fool's gold
	pos	n.
	def	any of various yellow minerals, esp. pyrite or chalcopyrite, that can be mistaken for gold.
fool's paradise	0.
	syl	fool's par:a+dise
	pos	n.
	def	illusory happiness.
fool's-parsley	0.
	syl	fool's-pars:ley
	pos	n.
	def	an evil-smelling Eurasian umbelliferous plant, with small white flowers: contains the poison coniine.
foot	ety	Old English f*_ot; related to Old Norse f*_otr, Gothic f*_otus, Old High German fuoz, Latin p*_es, Greek pous, Sanskrit pad 
feet	infl
	head	foot
	syl	feet
	pron	<fEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foot	1.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the vertebrate leg below the ankle joint that is in contact with the ground during standing and walking. Related adj.: {pedal}.
foot	2.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various organs of locomotion or attachment in invertebrates, including molluscs.
foot	3.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the lower part of some plants or plant structures, as of developing moss or fern sporophytes.
foot	4.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to one third of a yard or 12 inches. 1 foot is equivalent to 0.3048 metre.
foot	5.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any part resembling a foot in form or function.
	exam	1	the foot of a chair.
foot	6.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of something; base; bottom.
	exam	1	the foot of the page;
	exam	2	the foot of a hill.
foot	7.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a series or group.
	exam	1	the foot of the list.
foot	8.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	manner of walking or moving; tread; step.
	exam	1	a heavy foot.
foot	9.a.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	infantry, esp. in the British army.
foot	9.b.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a foot soldier.
foot	10.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various attachments on a sewing machine that hold the fabric in position, such as a presser foot for ordinary sewing and a zipper foot.
foot	11.a.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit used in classifying organ pipes according to their pitch, in terms of the length of an equivalent column of air.
foot	11.b.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	this unit applied to stops and registers on other instruments.
foot	12.a.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	the margin at the bottom of a page.
foot	12.b.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	the undersurface of a piece of type.
foot	13.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a group of two or more syllables in which one syllable has the major stress, forming the basic unit of poetic rhythm.
a foot in the door	14.
	head	foot
	syl	a foot in the door.
	def	an action, appointment, etc., that provides an initial step towards a desired goal, esp. one that is not easily attainable.
have one's foot on the ground	15.
	head	foot
	syl	have one's foot on the ground.
	def	to be practical.
kick with the wrong foot	16.
	head	foot
	syl	kick with the wrong foot.
	qual	Scot., Irish.
	def	to be of the opposite religion to that of the person who is speaking.
my foot	17.
	head	foot
	syl	my foot&!
	def	an expression of disbelief, often of the speaker's own preceding statement.
	exam	1	he didn't know, my foot&!
	exam	2	Of course he did&!
of foot	18.
	head	foot
	syl	of foot.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in manner of movement.
	exam	1	fleet of foot.
foot	19.a.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	walking or running.
foot	19.b.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	in progress; astir; afoot.
one foot in the grave	20.
	head	foot
	syl	one foot in the grave.
	qual	Informal.
	def	near to death.
on the wrong	21.
	head	foot
	or	right foot
	syl	on the wrong
	qual	Informal.
	def	in an inauspicious (or auspicious) manner.
put a foot wrong	22.
	head	foot
	syl	put a foot wrong.
	def	to make a mistake.
foot	23.a.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	to try to do one's best, esp. in order to give a good impression.
foot	23.b.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	to hurry.
put one's foot down	24.
	head	foot
	syl	put one's foot down.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act firmly.
put one's foot in it	25.
	head	foot
	syl	put one's foot in it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to blunder.
set on foot	26.
	head	foot
	syl	set on foot.
	def	to initiate or start (something).
tread under foot	27.
	head	foot
	syl	tread under foot.
	def	to oppress.
under foot	28.
	head	foot
	syl	under foot.
	def	on the ground; beneath one's feet.
foot	29.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dance to music (esp. in the phrase {foot it}) .
foot	30.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to walk over or set foot on; traverse (esp. in the phrase {foot it}) .
foot	31.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay the entire cost of (esp. in the phrase {foot the bill}) .
foot	32.
	syl	foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to add up.
footless	sub
	head	foot
	syl	foot+less
	pos	adj.
Michael	infl
	head	Foot
	syl	Mi:chael.
	pos	n.
Foot	0.
	syl	Foot
	pron	<fut>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, British Labour politician. A leader of the left-wing group, he has served as secretary of state for employment (1974-76) and leader of the House of Commons (since 1976).
footage	1.
	syl	foot+age
	pron	<1futiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a length or distance measured in feet.
footage	2.a.
	syl	foot+age
	pron	<1futiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of film material shot and exposed.
footage	2.b.
	syl	foot+age
	pron	<1futiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the se?!quences of filmed material.
footage	3.a.
	syl	foot+age
	pron	<1futiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	payment, by the linear foot of work done.
footage	3.b.
	syl	foot+age
	pron	<1futiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount paid.
foot-and-mouth disease	0.
	syl	foot-and-mouth dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	an acute highly infectious viral disease of cattle, pigs, sheep, and goats, characterized by the formation of vesicular eruptions in the mouth and on the feet, esp. around the hoofs. Also called: {hoof-and-mouth disease}.
football	1.a.
	syl	foot+ball
	pron	<1fut2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various games played with a round or oval ball and usually based on two teams competing to kick, butt, carry, or otherwise propel the ball into each other's goal, territory, etc. See {association football, rugby, Australian football, American football, Gaelic football}.
football	1.b.
	syl	foot+ball
	pron	<1fut2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a football ground;
	exam	2	a football supporter.
football	2.
	syl	foot+ball
	pron	<1fut2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the ball used in any of these games or their variants.
football	3.
	syl	foot+ball
	pron	<1fut2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a problem, issue, etc., that is passed from one group or person to another.
footballer	sub
	head	football
	syl	foot+2ball+er
	pos	n.
footboard	1.
	syl	foot+board
	pron	<1fut2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a treadle or foot-operated lever on a machine.
footboard	2.
	syl	foot+board
	pron	<1fut2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical board at the foot of a bed.
footboy	0.
	syl	foot+boy
	pron	<1fut2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy servant; page.
foot brake	0.
	syl	foot brake
	pos	n.
	def	a brake operated by applying pressure to a foot pedal. Also called: {pedal brake}.
footbridge	0.
	syl	foot+bridge
	pron	<1fut2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow bridge for the use of pedestrians.
foot-candle	0.
	syl	foot-can:dle
	pos	n.
	def	a former unit of illumination, equal to one lumen per square foot or 10.764 lux.
footcloth	1.
	syl	foot+cloth
	pron	<1fut2kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a carpet or rug.
footcloth	2.
	syl	foot+cloth
	pron	<1fut2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for { {caparison} (sense 1).}
-footed	1.
	syl	-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a foot or feet as specified.
	exam	1	four-footed.
-footed	2.
	syl	-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tread as specified.
	exam	1	heavy-footed.
footer	H1.1.
	syl	foot+er
	pron	<1fut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who goes on foot; walker.
footer	H1.2.
	syl	foot+er
	pron	<1fut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	a person or thing of a specified length or height in feet.
	exam	1	a six-footer.
footer	H2.0.
	syl	foot+er
	pron	<1fut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {football} (the game).
footfall	0.
	syl	foot+fall
	pron	<1fut2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a footstep.
foot fault	0.
	syl	foot fault
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	a fault that occurs when the server fails to keep both feet behind the baseline until he has served.
footgear	0.
	syl	foot+gear
	pron	<1fut2gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {footwear}.
foothill	0.
	syl	foot+hill
	pron	<1fut2hil>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a lower slope of a mountain or a relatively low hill at the foot of a mountain.
foothold	1.
	syl	foot+hold
	pron	<1fut2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge, hollow, or other place affording a secure grip for the foot, as during climbing.
foothold	2.
	syl	foot+hold
	pron	<1fut2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a secure position from which further progress may be made.
	exam	1	a foothold for a successful career.
footie	0.
	syl	foot:ie
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {footy}.
footing	1.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the basis or foundation on which something is established.
	exam	1	the business was on a secure footing.
footing	2.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship or status existing between two persons, groups, etc..
	exam	1	the two countries were on a friendly footing.
footing	3.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a secure grip by or for the feet.
footing	4.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of a foundation of a column, wall, building, etc.
footing	5.a.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of adding a column of figures.
footing	5.b.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the total obtained.
footing	6.
	syl	foot+ing
	pron	<1futiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fee paid upon entrance into a craft, society, etc., or such an entrance itself.
foot-lambert	0.
	syl	foot-lam:bert
	pos	n.
	def	a former unit of luminance equal to the luminance of a surface emitting or reflecting 1 lumen per square foot. A completely reflecting surface illuminated by 1 foot-candle has a luminance of 1 foot-lambert. Symbol: {ft-L}.
footle	ety	C19: probably from French foutre to copulate with, from Latin futuere 
footle	1.
	syl	foot+le
	pron	<1fu:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by around or about
	def	to loiter aimlessly; potter.
footle	2.
	syl	foot+le
	pron	<1fu:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to talk nonsense.
footle	3.
	syl	foot+le
	pron	<1fu:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Rare.
	def	foolishness.
footlights	1.
	syl	foot+lights
	pron	<1fut2lIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	lights set in a row along the front of the stage floor and shielded on the audience side.
footlights	2.
	syl	foot+lights
	pron	<1fut2lIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Theatre.; Informal.
	def	the acting profession; the stage.
footling	0.
	syl	foot+ling
	pron	<1fu:tliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	silly, trivial, or petty.
footloose	1.
	syl	foot+loose
	pron	<1fut2lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	free to go or do as one wishes.
footloose	2.
	syl	foot+loose
	pron	<1fut2lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	eager to travel; restless.
	exam	1	to feel footloose.
footmen	infl
	head	footman
	syl	foot+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
footman	1.
	syl	foot+man
	pron	<1futm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a male servant, esp. one in livery.
footman	2.
	syl	foot+man
	pron	<1futm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a low four-legged metal stand used in a fireplace for utensils, etc.
footman	3.
	syl	foot+man
	pron	<1futm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a foot soldier.
footmark	0.
	syl	foot+mark
	pron	<1fut2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or trace of mud, wetness, etc., left by a person's foot on a surface.
footnote	1.
	syl	foot+note
	pron	<1fut2n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a note printed at the bottom of a page, to which attention is drawn by means of a reference mark in the body of the text.
footnote	2.
	syl	foot+note
	pron	<1fut2n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional comment, as to a main statement.
footnote	3.
	syl	foot+note
	pron	<1fut2n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (a page, book, etc.) with footnotes.
footpace	1.
	syl	foot+pace
	pron	<1fut2pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a normal or walking pace.
footpace	2.
	syl	foot+pace
	pron	<1fut2pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (in the Roman Catholic Church): {predella}. the platform immediately before an altar at the top of the altar steps.
footpad	0.
	syl	foot+pad
	pron	<1fut2p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a robber or highwayman, on foot rather than horseback.
footpath	0.
	syl	foot+path
	pron	<1fut2pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow path for walkers only.
footplate	0.a.
	syl	foot+plate
	pron	<1fut2plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a platform in the cab of a locomotive on which the crew stand to operate the controls.
footplate	0.b.
	syl	foot+plate
	pron	<1fut2plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a footplate man.
foot-pound	0.
	syl	foot-pound
	pos	n.
	def	an fps unit of work or energy equal to the work done when a force of 1 pound moves through a distance of 1 foot. Abbrev.: {ft-lb}.
foot-poundal	0.
	syl	foot-pound:al
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of work or energy equal to the work done when a force of one poundal moves through a distance of one foot: it is equal to 0.04214 joule.
foot-pound-second	0.
	syl	foot-pound-sec:ond
	pos	n.
	def	See {fps units}.
footprint	1.
	syl	foot+print
	pron	<1fut2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an indentation or outline of the foot of a person or animal on a surface.
footprint	2.
	syl	foot+print
	pron	<1fut2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an identifying characteristic on land or water, such as the area in which an aircraft's sonic boom can be heard or the area covered by the down-blast of a hovercraft.
footrest	0.
	syl	foot+rest
	pron	<1fut2rest>
	pos	n.
	def	something that provides a support for the feet, such as a low stool, rail, etc.
footrope	1.
	syl	foot+rope
	pron	<1fut2r*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part of a boltrope to which the foot of a sail is stitched.
footrope	2.
	syl	foot+rope
	pron	<1fut2r*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rope fixed so as to hang below a yard to serve as a foothold.
foot rot	0.
	syl	foot rot
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	See {{rot} %1 (sense 11)}.
foot rule	0.
	syl	foot rule
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid measure, one foot in length.
foots	0.
	syl	foots
	pron	<futs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	the sediment that accumulates at the bottom of a vessel containing any of certain liquids, such as vegetable oil or varnish; dregs.
footsie	0.
	syl	foot+sie
	pron	<1futsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	flirtation involving the touching together of feet, knees, etc. (esp. in the phrase {play footsie) }.
footslogs	infl
	head	footslog
	syl	foot+slogs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
footslogging	infl
	head	footslog
	syl	foot+slog+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
footslogged	infl
	head	footslog
	syl	foot+slogged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
footslog	0.
	syl	foot+slog
	pron	<1fut2slog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to march; tramp. &- {#!foot+@!slog+ger}
foot soldier	0.
	syl	foot sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	an infantryman.
footsore	0.
	syl	foot+sore
	pron	<1fut2sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	having sore or tired feet, esp. from much walking.
footsoreness	sub
	head	footsore
	syl	foot+2sore:ness
	pos	n.
footstalk	0.
	syl	foot+stalk
	pron	<1fut2stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small supporting stalk in animals and plants; a pedicel, peduncle, or pedicle.
footstall	1.
	syl	foot+stall
	pron	<1fut2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the pedestal, plinth, or base of a column, pier, or statue.
footstall	2.
	syl	foot+stall
	pron	<1fut2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the stirrup on a sidesaddle.
footstep	1.
	syl	foot+step
	pron	<1fut2step>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of taking a step in walking.
footstep	2.
	syl	foot+step
	pron	<1fut2step>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by stepping or walking.
footstep	3.
	syl	foot+step
	pron	<1fut2step>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance covered with a step; pace.
footstep	4.
	syl	foot+step
	pron	<1fut2step>
	pos	n.
	def	a footmark.
footstep	5.
	syl	foot+step
	pron	<1fut2step>
	pos	n.
	def	a single stair; step.
follow in someone's footsteps	6.
	head	footstep
	syl	follow in someone's footsteps.
	def	to continue the tradition or example of another.
footstock	0.
	syl	foot+stock
	pron	<1fut2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tailstock}.
footstool	0.
	syl	foot+stool
	pron	<1fut2stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a low stool used for supporting or resting the feet of a seated person.
foot-ton	0.
	syl	foot-ton
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of work or energy equal to 2240 foot-pounds.
footwall	0.
	syl	foot+wall
	pron	<1fut2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the rocks on the lower side of an inclined fault plane or mineral vein. Compare {hanging wall}.
footway	0.
	syl	foot+way
	pron	<1fut2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a way or path for pedestrians, such as a raised walk along the edge of a bridge.
footwear	0.
	syl	foot+wear
	pron	<1fut2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything worn to cover the feet.
footwork	0.
	syl	foot+work
	pron	<1fut2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	skilful use of the feet, as in sports, dancing, etc.
footworn	1.
	syl	foot+worn
	pron	<1fut2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {foot+wear@.y}. footsore.
footworn	2.
	syl	foot+worn
	pron	<1fut2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	worn away by the feet.
	exam	1	a footworn staircase.
footie	alt
	head	footy
	or	footy
	syl	foot:ie
	pron	<futi>
	pos	n.
footy	0.a.
	or	footie
	syl	foot:y
	pron	<futi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral. and N.Z.
	def	football.
footy	0.b.
	or	footie
	syl	foot:y
	pron	<futi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral. and N.Z.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	footy boots.
foo yong	ety	from Chinese fu yung hibiscus
foo yoong	infl
	head	foo yong
	syl	foo yoong
	pron	<1fu:> <1juG>
	pos	n.
foo yung	infl
	head	foo yong
	or	fu yung
	syl	foo yung
	pron	<1fu:> <1juG>
	pos	n.
fu yung	infl
	head	foo yong
	or	foo yung
	syl	fu yung
	pron	<1fu:> <1juG>
	pos	n.
foo yong	0.
	syl	foo yong
	pron	<1fu:> <1joG>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese dish made of eggs mixed with chicken, crab meat, etc., and cooked like an omelette.
foozle	ety	C19: perhaps from German dialect fuseln to do slipshod work
foozle	1.
	syl	foo+zle
	pron	<1fu:zL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly golf.
	def	to bungle (a shot, etc.).
foozle	2.
	syl	foo+zle
	pron	<1fu:zL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly golf.
	def	a bungled shot, etc.
foozler	sub
	head	foozle
	syl	foo+zler
	pos	n.
fop	ety	C15: related to German foppen to trick; see #7fob %2
fop	0.
	syl	fop
	pron	<fop>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is excessively concerned with fashion and elegance.
foppish	sub
	head	fop
	syl	fop+pish
	pos	adj.
foppishly	sub
	head	fop
	syl	fop+pish+ly
	pos	adv.
foppishness	sub
	head	fop
	syl	fop+pish+ness
	pos	n.
fopperies	infl
	head	foppery
	syl	fop+per:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foppery	0.
	syl	fop+per:y
	pron	<1fop*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the clothes, affectations, obsessions, etc., of or befitting a fop.
for	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse fyr for, Old High German fora before, Latin per through, pr*_o before, Greek pro before, in front
for	1.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	intended to reach; directed or belonging to.
	exam	1	there's a phone call for you.
for	2.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	to the advantage of.
	exam	1	I only did it for you.
for	3.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the direction of.
	exam	1	heading for the border.
for	4.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	over a span of (time or distance).
	exam	1	working for six days;
	exam	2	the river ran for six miles.
for	5.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in favour of; in support of.
	exam	1	those for the proposal;
	exam	2	vote for me.
for	6.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in order to get or achieve.
	exam	1	I do it for money;
	exam	2	he does it for pleasure;
	exam	3	what did you do that for??
for	7.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	appropriate to; designed to meet the needs of; meant to be used in.
	exam	1	these kennels are for puppies.
for	8.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in exchange for; at a cost of; to the amount of.
	exam	1	I got it for hardly any money.
for	9.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	such as explains or results in.
	exam	1	his reason for changing his job was not given.
for	10.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in place of.
	exam	1	a substitute for the injured player.
for	11.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	because of; through.
	exam	1	she wept for pure relief.
for	12.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	with regard or consideration to the usual characteristics of.
	exam	1	he's short for a man;
	exam	2	it's cool for this time of year.
for	13.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerning; as regards.
	exam	1	desire for money.
for	14.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	as being.
	exam	1	we took him for the owner;
	exam	2	I know that for a fact.
for	15.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	at a specified time.
	exam	1	a date for the next evening.
for	16.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	to do or partake of.
	exam	1	an appointment for supper.
for	17.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the duty or task of.
	exam	1	that's for him to say.
for	18.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	to allow of.
	exam	1	too big a job for us to handle.
for	19.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	despite; notwithstanding.
	exam	1	she's a good wife, for all her nagging.
for	20.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in order to preserve, retain, etc..
	exam	1	to fight for survival.
for	21.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	as a direct equivalent to.
	exam	1	word for word;
	exam	2	weight for weight.
for	22.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in order to become or enter.
	exam	1	to go for a soldier;
	exam	2	to train for the priesthood.
for	23.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in recompense for.
	exam	1	I paid for it last week;
	exam	2	he took the punishment for his crime.
for it	24.
	head	for
	syl	for it.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	liable for punishment or blame.
	exam	1	you'll be for it if she catches you.
not long for this world	25.
	head	for
	syl	not long for this world.
	def	almost dead.
nothing for it	26.
	head	for
	syl	nothing for it.
	def	it can't be helped; it must be so. {~}
for	27.
	syl	for
	pron	<fc:>, <unstressed> <f*>
	pos	prep.
	usage	coordinating
	def	for the following reason; because; seeing that.
	exam	1	I couldn't stay, for the area was violent.
for	1.
	syl	for.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	foreign.
for	2.
	syl	for.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	forestry.
FOR	alt
	head	for
	or	for
	syl	F.O.R.
for	0.
	or	FOR
	syl	f.o.r.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	free on rail.
for-	ety	Old English for-; related to German ver-, Latin per-, Greek peri- 
for-	1.
	syl	for-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating rejection or prohibition.
	exam	1	forbear;
	exam	2	forbid.
for-	2.
	syl	for-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating falsity or wrongness.
	exam	1	forswear.
for-	3.
	syl	for-
	pos	prefix.
	def	used to give intensive force.
	exam	1	forgive;
	exam	2	forlorn.
forage	ety	C14: from Old French fourrage, probably of Germanic origin; see #7food, fodder 
forage	1.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	food for horses or cattle, esp. hay or straw.
forage	2.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of searching for food or provisions.
forage	3.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a raid or incursion.
forage	4.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search (the countryside or a town) for food, provisions, etc.
forage	5.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to carry out a raid.
forage	6.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by searching about.
forage	7.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give food or other provisions to.
forage	8.
	syl	for+age
	pron	<1foriJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed (cattle or horses) with such food.
forager	sub
	head	forage
	syl	for+ag+er
	pos	n.
forage cap	0.
	syl	for+age cap
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier's undress cap.
foramen	ety	C17: from Latin, from for*_are to bore, pierce
foramina	infl
	head	foramen
	or	foramens
	syl	fo+ram:i+na
	pron	<-1r@min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foramens	infl
	head	foramen
	or	foramina
	syl	fo+ra+mens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foramen	0.
	syl	fo+ra+men
	pron	<fo1rAmen>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural hole, esp. one in a bone through which nerves and blood vessels pass.
foraminal	sub
	head	foramen
	syl	fo+ram:i+nal
	pron	<fo1r@minL>
	pos	adj.
foramen magnum	ety	New Latin: large hole
foramen magnum	0.
	syl	fo+ra+men mag+num
	pos	n.
	def	the large opening at the base of the skull through which the spinal cord passes.
foraminifer	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7foramen+ -#7fer 
foraminifer	0.
	syl	for:a+min:i+fer
	pron	<2for*1minif*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rhizopod protozoan of the order having a shell with numerous openings through which the pseudopodia protrude. See also {globigerina, nummulite}.
foraminiferal	sub
	head	foraminifer
	or	foraminiferous
	syl	fo+ram:i+nif+er+al
	pron	<fo2r@mi1nif*r*l>
	pos	adj.
foraminiferous	sub
	head	foraminifer
	or	foraminiferal
	syl	fo+2ram?!:i+1nif?!+er+ous
	pos	adj.
forasmuch as	0.
	syl	for+as+much as
	pron	<f*r*z1m^C>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic or legal.
	usage	subordinating
	def	seeing that; since.
foray	ety	C14: from forrayen to pillage, from Old French forreier, from forrier forager, from fuerre fodder; see #7forage 
foray	1.
	syl	for+ay
	pron	<1forA>
	pos	n.
	def	a short raid or incursion.
foray	2.
	syl	for+ay
	pron	<1forA>
	pos	n.
	def	a first attempt or new undertaking.
foray	3.
	syl	for+ay
	pron	<1forA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to raid or ravage (a town, district, etc.).
forayer	sub
	head	foray
	syl	for+ay+er
	pos	n.
forb	ety	C20: from Greek phorb*_e food, from pherbein to graze
forb	0.
	syl	forb
	pron	<fc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant that is not a grass.
forbad	alt
	head	forbade
	or	forbade
	syl	for+bad
	pron	<f*1b@d>
	pos	vb.
forbade	0.
	or	forbad
	syl	for+bade
	pron	<f*1b@d>, <-1bAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forbid}.
forbear	ety	Old English forberan; related to Gothic frabairan to endure
forbears	infl
	head	forbear
	syl	for+bears
	pos	vb.
forbearing	infl
	head	forbear
	syl	for+bear+ing
	pos	vb.
forbore	infl
	head	forbear
	syl	for+bore
	pos	vb.
forborne	infl
	head	forbear
	syl	for+borne.
	pos	vb.
forbear	H1.1.
	syl	for+bear
	pron	<fc:1be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by from or an infinitive
	def	to cease or refrain (from doing something).
forbear	H1.2.
	syl	for+bear
	pron	<fc:1be*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to tolerate or endure (misbehaviour, mistakes, etc.).
forbearer	sub
	head	forbear
	syl	for+1bear+er
	pos	n.
forbearingly	sub
	head	forbear
	syl	for+1bear+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
forbear	H2.0.
	syl	for+bear
	pron	<1fc:2be*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {forebear}.
forbearance	1.
	syl	for+bear+ance
	pron	<fc:1be*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of forbearing.
forbearance	2.
	syl	for+bear+ance
	pron	<fc:1be*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	self-control; patience.
forbearance	3.
	syl	for+bear+ance
	pron	<fc:1be*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	abstention from or postponement of the enforcement of a legal right, esp. by a creditor allowing his debtor time to pay.
George William	infl
	head	Forbes
	syl	George Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Forbes	0.
	syl	Forbes
	pron	<fc:bz>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1947, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1930-35).
forbid	ety	Old English forb*_eodan; related to Old High German farbiotan, Gothic faurbiudan; see #7for -#7, {bid }
forbids	infl
	head	forbid
	syl	for+bids
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forbidding	infl
	head	forbid
	or	forbad
	syl	for+bid+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forbade	infl
	head	forbid
	or	forbidden
	syl	for+bade
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forbad	infl
	head	forbid
	or	forbidding
	syl	for+bad
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forbidden	infl
	head	forbid
	or	forbid
	syl	for+bid+den
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forbid	infl
	or	forbidden
	syl	for+bid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forbid	1.
	syl	for+bid
	pron	<f*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prohibit (a person) in a forceful or authoritative manner (from doing something or having something).
forbid	2.
	syl	for+bid
	pron	<f*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make impossible; hinder.
forbid	3.
	syl	for+bid
	pron	<f*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut out or exclude.
God forbid	4.
	head	forbid
	syl	God forbid&!
	def	may it not happen.
forbiddance	sub
	head	forbid
	syl	for+1bid+dance
	pos	n.
forbidder	sub
	head	forbid
	syl	for+1bid+der
	pos	n.
forbidden	1.
	syl	for+bid+den
	pron	<f*1bidN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permitted by order or law.
forbidden	2.
	syl	for+bid+den
	pron	<f*1bidN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	involving a change in quantum numbers that is not permitted by certain rules derived from quantum mechanics, esp. rules for changes in the electrical dipole moment of the system.
Forbidden Cithe	infl
	head	Forbidden City
	syl	For+bid+den Cithe.
	pos	n.
Forbidden City	1.
	syl	For+bid+den Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	Lhasa, Tibet: once famed for its inaccessibility and hostility to strangers.
Forbidden City	2.
	syl	For+bid+den Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a walled section of Peking, China, enclosing the Imperial Palace and associated buildings of the former Chinese Empire.
forbidden fruit	0.
	syl	for+bid+den fruit
	pos	n.
	def	any pleasure or enjoyment regarded as illicit, esp. sexual indulgence.
forbidding	1.
	syl	for+bid+ding
	pron	<f*1bidiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	hostile or unfriendly.
forbidding	2.
	syl	for+bid+ding
	pron	<f*1bidiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	dangerous or ominous.
forbiddingly	sub
	head	forbidding
	syl	for+1bid+ding+ly
	pos	adv.
forbiddingness	sub
	head	forbidding
	syl	for+1bid+ding+ness
	pos	n.
forbore	0.
	syl	for+bore
	pron	<fc:1bc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forbear%1}.
forborne	0.
	syl	for+borne
	pron	<fc:1bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {forbear%1}.
forbye	alt
	head	forby
	or	forby
	syl	for+bye
	pron	<fc:1bI>
	pos	prep. adv.
forby	1.
	or	forbye
	syl	for+by
	pron	<fc:1bI>
	pos	prep. adv.
	qual	Scot.
	def	besides; in addition (to).
forby	2.
	or	forbye
	syl	for+by
	pron	<fc:1bI>
	pos	prep. adv.
	qual	Scot.; Obsolete.
	def	near; nearby.
force	ety	C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin fortia (unattested), from Latin fortis strong
force	H1.1.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	strength or energy; might; power.
	exam	1	the force of the blow;
	exam	2	a gale of great force.
force	H1.2.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	exertion or the use of exertion against a person or thing that resists; coercion.
force	H1.3.a.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dynamic influence that changes a body from a state of rest to one of motion or changes its rate of motion. The magnitude of the force is equal to the product of the mass of the body and its acceleration.
force	H1.3.b.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a static influence that produces an elastic strain in a body or system or bears weight. Symbol: {F}
force	H1.4.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any operating influence that produces or tends to produce a change in a physical quantity.
	exam	1	electromotive force;
	exam	2	coercive force.
force	H1.5.a.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	intellectual, social, political, or moral influence or strength.
	exam	1	the force of his argument;
	exam	2	the forces of evil.
force	H1.5.b.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing with such influence.
	exam	1	he was a force in the land.
force	H1.6.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons organized for military or police functions.
	exam	1	armed forces.
force	H1.7.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.; preceded by the
	def	the police force.
force	H1.8.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons organized for particular duties or tasks.
	exam	1	a work force.
force	H1.9.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	violence unlawfully committed or threatened.
force	H1.10.a.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a law
	def	having legal validity or binding effect.
force	H1.10.b.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	in great strength or numbers.
join forces	11.
	head	force
	syl	join forces.
	def	to combine strengths, efforts, etc. {~}
force	H1.12.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to compel or cause (a person, group, etc.) to do something through effort, superior strength, etc.; coerce.
force	H1.13.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to acquire, secure, or produce through effort, superior strength, etc..
	exam	1	to force a confession.
force	H1.14.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to propel or drive despite resistance.
	exam	1	to force a nail into wood.
force	H1.15.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to break down or open (a lock, safe, door, etc.).
force	H1.16.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to impose or inflict.
	exam	1	he forced his views on them.
force	H1.17.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause (plants or farm animals) to grow or fatten artificially at an increased rate.
force	H1.18.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to strain or exert to the utmost.
	exam	1	to force the voice.
force	H1.19.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to rape; ravish.
force	H1.20.a.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to compel (a player) to trump in order to take a trick.
force	H1.20.b.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to compel a player by the lead of a particular suit to play (a certain card).
force	H1.20.c.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in bridge
	def	to induce (a bid) from one's partner by bidding in a certain way.
force down	21.
	head	force
	syl	force down.
	def	to compel an aircraft to land.
force a smile	22.
	head	force
	syl	force a smile.
	def	to make oneself smile.
force the pace	23.
	head	force
	syl	force the pace.
	def	to adopt a high speed or rate of procedure.
forceable	sub
	head	force
	syl	force+a:ble
	pos	adj.
forceless	sub
	head	force
	syl	force+less
	pos	adj.
forcingly	sub
	head	force
	syl	forc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
force	ety	C17: from Old Norse fors 
force	H2.0.
	syl	force
	pron	<fc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a waterfall.
forced	1.
	syl	forced
	pron	<fc:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	done because of force; compulsory.
	exam	1	forced labour.
forced	2.
	syl	forced
	pron	<fc:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	false or unnatural.
	exam	1	a forced smile.
forced	3.
	syl	forced
	pron	<fc:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	due to an emergency or necessity.
	exam	1	a forced landing.
forced	4.
	syl	forced
	pron	<fc:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	caused by an external agency.
	exam	1	a forced vibration;
	exam	2	a forced draught.
forcedly	sub
	head	forced
	syl	forc+ed+ly
	pron	<1fc:sidli>
	pos	adv.
forcedness	sub
	head	forced
	syl	forc+ed+ness
	pos	n.
forced march	0.
	syl	forced march
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a march in which normal needs are subordinated to the need for speed.
force-feeds	infl
	head	force-feed
	syl	force-feeds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
force-feeding	infl
	head	force-feed
	syl	force-feed:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
force-fed	infl
	head	force-feed
	syl	force-fed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
force-feed	1.
	syl	force-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (a person or animal) to eat or swallow (food).
force-feed	2.
	syl	force-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (someone) to receive (opinions, propaganda, etc.).
force feed	infl
	head	force-feed
	syl	force feed.
	pos	n.
force-feed	3.
	syl	force-feed
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a method of lubrication in which a pump forces oil into the bearings of an engine, etc.
forceful	1.
	syl	force+ful
	pron	<1fc:sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	powerful.
forceful	2.
	syl	force+ful
	pron	<1fc:sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	persuasive or effective.
forcefully	sub
	head	forceful
	syl	force+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
forcefulness	sub
	head	forceful
	syl	force+ful+ness
	pos	n.
force majeure	ety	from French: superior force
force majeure	0.
	syl	force ma+jeure
	pron	<1fc:s> <m@1ZR:>, <-1Ju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	irresistible force or compulsion such as will excuse a party from performing his part of a contract.
forcemeat	ety	C17: from force (see #7farce) #7+meat 
forcemeat	0.
	syl	force+meat
	pron	<1fc:s2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of chopped or minced ingredients used for stuffing. Also called: {farce, farcemeat}.
forceps	ety	C17: from Latin, from formus hot+ capere to seize
forceps	infl
	or	forcipes
	syl	for+ceps
	pron	<-si1pEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
forcipes	infl
	head	forceps
	or	forceps
	syl	for+ci+pes
	pron	<-si1pEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
forceps	1.a.
	syl	for+ceps
	pron	<1fc:sips>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument in the form of a pair of pincers, used esp. in the delivery of babies.
forceps	1.b.
	syl	for+ceps
	pron	<1fc:sips>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a forceps baby.
forceps	2.
	syl	for+ceps
	pron	<1fc:sips>
	pos	n.
	def	any pincer-like instrument.
forceps	3.
	syl	for+ceps
	pron	<1fc:sips>
	pos	n.
	def	any part or structure of an organism shaped like a forceps.
forceps-like	sub
	head	forceps
	syl	for:ceps-2like
	pos	adj.
force pump	0.
	syl	force pump
	pos	n.
	def	a pump that ejects fluid under pressure. Compare {lift pump}.
force-ripe	1.
	syl	force-ripe
	pos	adj.
	qual	Caribbean.
	usage	of fruit
	def	prematurely picked and ripened by squeezing or warm storage.
force-ripe	2.
	syl	force-ripe
	pos	adj.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	precocious, esp. sexually.
force-ripe	3.
	syl	force-ripe
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to ripen (prematurely picked fruit) by squeezing or warm storage.
Forces	0.
	syl	Forc:es
	pron	<1fc:siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the armed services of a nation.
forcible	1.
	syl	for+ci:ble
	pron	<1fc:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	done by, involving, or having force.
forcible	2.
	syl	for+ci:ble
	pron	<1fc:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	convincing or effective.
	exam	1	a forcible argument.
forcibly	sub
	head	forcible
	syl	for+ci:bly
	pos	adv.
forcing bid	0.
	syl	forc+ing bid
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract bridge.
	def	a bid at a higher level than required, obliging the bidder's partner to reply.
forcing house	0.
	syl	forc+ing house
	pos	n.
	def	a place where growth or maturity (as of fruit, animals, etc.) is artificially hastened.
ford	ety	Old English; related to Old Frisian forda, Old High German furt ford, Latin porta door, portus {#7port %1}
ford	1.
	syl	ford
	pron	<fc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow area in a river that can be crossed by car, horseback, etc.
ford	2.
	syl	ford
	pron	<fc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cross (a river, brook, etc.) over a shallow area.
fordable	sub
	head	ford
	syl	ford+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Ford Madox	1.
	head	Ford
	syl	Ford Mad:ox
	pron	<1m@d*ks>
	def	original name 1873-1939, English novelist, editor, and critic; works include (1915), the war tetralogy (1924-28).
Gerald	2.
	head	Ford
	syl	Ger:ald.
	def	born 1913, U.S. politician; 38th president of the U.S. (1974-77).
Henry	3.
	head	Ford
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1863-1947, U.S. car manufacturer, who pioneered mass production.
John	4.
	head	Ford
	syl	John.
	def	1586-??1639, English dramatist; author of revenge tragedies such as (1633).
John	5.
	head	Ford
	syl	John.
	def	1895-1973, U.S. film director, esp. of Westerns such as (1939) and (1962).
fordo	ety	Old English ford*_on; related to Old Saxon fard*_on, Old High German fartuon, Dutch verdoen; see #7for -#7, {do %1}
foredo	alt
	head	fordo
	or	fordo
	syl	fore+do
	pron	<fc:1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fordoes	infl
	head	fordo
	syl	for+does
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fordoing	infl
	head	fordo
	syl	for+do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fordid	infl
	head	fordo
	syl	for+did
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fordone	infl
	head	fordo
	syl	for+done.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fordo	1.
	or	foredo
	syl	for+do
	pron	<fc:1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to destroy.
fordo	2.
	or	foredo
	syl	for+do
	pron	<fc:1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to exhaust.
foredone	alt
	head	fordone
	or	fordone
	syl	fore+done
	pron	<fc:1d^n>
	pos	vb.
fordone	0.
	or	foredone
	syl	for+done
	pron	<fc:1d^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {fordo}.
fore	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon, Old High German fora, Gothic faura, Greek para, Sanskrit pura 
fore	H1.1.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually in combination
	def	located at, in, or towards the front.
	exam	1	the forelegs of a horse.
fore	H1.2.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part.
fore	H1.3.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	something located at, in, or towards the front.
fore	H1.4.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {foremast}.
fore and aft	5.
	head	fore
	syl	fore and aft.
	def	located at or directed towards both ends of a vessel.
	exam	1	a fore-and-aft rig.
to the fore	6.
	head	fore
	syl	to the fore.
	def	to or into the front or conspicuous position.
fore	H1.7.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or towards a ship's bow.
fore	H1.8.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	before.
fore	H1.9.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	prep. conj.
	def	a less common word for {before}.
fore	ety	C19: probably short for #7before 
fore	H2.0.
	syl	fore
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	interj.
	usage	in golf
	def	a warning shout made by a player about to make a shot.
fore-	ety	Old English, from fore (adv.)
fore-	1.
	syl	fore-
	pos	prefix.
	def	before in time or rank.
	exam	1	foresight;
	exam	2	forefather;
	exam	3	foreman.
fore-	2.
	syl	fore-
	pos	prefix.
	def	at or near the front; before in place.
	exam	1	forehead;
	exam	2	forecourt.
fore-and-after	1.
	syl	fore-and-aft:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any vessel with a fore-and-aft rig.
fore-and-after	2.
	syl	fore-and-aft:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a double-ended vessel.
forearm	ety	C18: from #7fore -+{#7arm %1}
forearm	H1.0.
	syl	fore+arm
	pron	<1fc:r2a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the arm from the elbow to the wrist.
forearm	ety	C16: from #7fore -+{#7arm %2}
forearm	H2.0.
	syl	fore+arm
	pron	<fc:r1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or arm (someone, esp. oneself) in advance.
forearm smash	0.
	syl	fore+arm smash
	pos	n.
	def	a blow like a punch delivered with the forearm in certain types of wrestling.
forbear	alt
	head	forebear
	or	forebear
	syl	for+bear
	pron	<1fc:2be*>
	pos	n.
forebear	0.
	or	forbear
	syl	fore+bear
	pron	<1fc:2be*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancestor; forefather.
forebode	1.
	syl	fore+bode
	pron	<fc:1b*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to warn of or indicate (an event, result, etc.) in advance.
forebode	2.
	syl	fore+bode
	pron	<fc:1b*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have an intuition or premonition of (an event).
foreboder	sub
	head	forebode
	syl	fore+1bod+er
	pos	n.
foreboding	1.
	syl	fore+bod+ing
	pron	<fc:1b*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of impending evil, disaster, etc.
foreboding	2.
	syl	fore+bod+ing
	pron	<fc:1b*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an omen or portent.
foreboding	3.
	syl	fore+bod+ing
	pron	<fc:1b*udiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	presaging something.
forebodingly	sub
	head	foreboding
	syl	fore+1bod+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
forebodingness	sub
	head	foreboding
	syl	fore+1bod+ing+ness
	pos	n.
forebrain	0.
	syl	fore+brain
	pron	<1fc:2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {prosencephalon}.
forecasts	infl
	head	forecast
	syl	fore+casts
	pos	vb.
forecasting	infl
	head	forecast
	syl	fore+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
forecast	infl
	or	forecasted
	syl	fore+cast
	pos	vb.
forecasted	infl
	head	forecast
	or	forecast
	syl	fore+cast+ed.
	pos	vb.
forecast	1.
	syl	fore+cast
	pron	<1fc:2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to predict or calculate (weather, events, etc.), in advance.
forecast	2.
	syl	fore+cast
	pron	<1fc:2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as an early indication of.
forecast	3.
	syl	fore+cast
	pron	<1fc:2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan in advance.
forecast	4.
	syl	fore+cast
	pron	<1fc:2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement of probable future weather conditions calculated from meteorological data.
forecast	5.
	syl	fore+cast
	pron	<1fc:2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a prophecy or prediction.
forecast	6.
	syl	fore+cast
	pron	<1fc:2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or power of forecasting.
forecaster	sub
	head	forecast
	syl	fore+2cast+er
	pos	n.
fo'c's'le	infl
	head	forecastle
	or	fo'c'sle
	syl	fo'c's'le
	pron	<1f*uksL>
	pos	n.
fo'c'sle	infl
	head	forecastle
	or	fo'c's'le
	syl	fo'c'sle
	pron	<1f*uksL>
	pos	n.
forecastle	0.
	syl	fore+cas+tle
	pron	<1f*uksL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a vessel at the bow where the crew is quartered and stores, machines, etc., may be stowed.
foreclose	ety	C15: from Old French forclore, from for- out+ clore to close, from Latin claudere 
foreclose	1.
	syl	fore+close
	pron	<fc:1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to deprive (a mortgagor, etc.) of the right to redeem (a mortgage or pledge).
foreclose	2.
	syl	fore+close
	pron	<fc:1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut out; bar.
foreclose	3.
	syl	fore+close
	pron	<fc:1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or hinder.
foreclose	4.
	syl	fore+close
	pron	<fc:1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to answer or settle (an obligation, promise, etc.) in advance.
foreclose	5.
	syl	fore+close
	pron	<fc:1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an exclusive claim to.
foreclosable	sub
	head	foreclose
	syl	fore+1clos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
foreclosure	sub
	head	foreclose
	syl	fore+clo+sure
	pron	<fc:1kl*uZ*>
	pos	n.
forecourse	0.
	syl	fore+course
	pron	<1fc:2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the lowest foresail on a square-rigged vessel.
forecourt	1.
	syl	fore+court
	pron	<1fc:2kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a courtyard in front of a building, as one in a filling station.
forecourt	2.
	syl	fore+court
	pron	<1fc:2kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {front court}. the front section of the court in tennis, badminton, etc., esp. the area between the service line and the net.
foredeck	0.
	syl	fore+deck
	pron	<1fc:2dek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the deck between the bridge and the forecastle.
foredoes	infl
	head	foredo
	syl	fore+does
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foredoing	infl
	head	foredo
	syl	fore+do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foredid	infl
	head	foredo
	syl	fore+did
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foredone	infl
	head	foredo
	syl	fore+done.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foredo	0.
	syl	fore+do
	pron	<fc:1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {fordo}.
foredoom	0.
	syl	fore+doom
	pron	<fc:1du:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to doom or condemn beforehand.
fore-edge	0.
	syl	fore-edge
	pos	n.
	def	the outer edge of the pages of a book.
forefather	0.
	syl	fore+fa:ther
	pron	<1fc:2fa:@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancestor, esp. a male.
forefatherly	sub
	head	forefather
	syl	fore+2fa:ther+ly
	pos	adj.
forefend	0.
	syl	fore+fend
	pron	<fc:1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {forfend}.
forefinger	0.
	syl	fore+fin:ger
	pron	<1fc:2fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the finger next to the thumb. Also called: {index finger}.
forefeet	infl
	head	forefoot
	syl	fore+feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
forefoot	1.
	syl	fore+foot
	pron	<1fc:2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the front feet of a quadruped.
forefoot	2.
	syl	fore+foot
	pron	<1fc:2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the forward end of the keel.
forefront	1.
	syl	fore+front
	pron	<1fc:2fr^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the extreme front.
forefront	2.
	syl	fore+front
	pron	<1fc:2fr^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of most prominence, responsibility, or action.
foregather	0.
	syl	fore+gath:er
	pron	<fc:1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {forgather}.
forego	ety	Old English foreg*_an 
foregoes	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+goes
	pos	vb.
foregoing	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+go+ing
	pos	vb.
forewent	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+went
	pos	vb.
foregone	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+gone.
	pos	vb.
forego	H1.0.
	syl	fore+go
	pron	<fc:1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to precede in time, place, etc.
foregoer	sub
	head	forego
	syl	fore+1go+er
	pos	n.
foregoes	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+goes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foregoing	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+go+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forewent	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+went
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foregone	infl
	head	forego
	syl	fore+gone.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forego	H2.0.
	syl	fore+go
	pron	<fc:1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {forgo}.
foregoer	sub
	head	forego
	syl	fore+1go+er
	pos	n.
foregoing	0.
	syl	fore+go:ing
	pron	<fc:1g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; esp. of writing or speech
	def	going before; preceding.
foregone	0.
	syl	fore+gone
	pron	<fc:1gon>, <1fc:2gon>
	pos	adj.
	def	gone or completed; past.
foregoneness	sub
	head	foregone
	syl	fore+1gone+ness
	pos	n.
foregone conclusion	0.
	syl	fore+gone con+clu+sion
	pos	n.
	def	an inevitable result or conclusion.
foreground	1.
	syl	fore+ground
	pron	<1fc:2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a scene situated towards the front or nearest to the viewer.
foreground	2.
	syl	fore+ground
	pron	<1fc:2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of space in a perspective picture, depicted as nearest the viewer.
foreground	3.
	syl	fore+ground
	pron	<1fc:2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous or active position.
foregut	1.
	syl	fore+gut
	pron	<1fc:2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior part of the digestive tract of vertebrates, between the buccal cavity and the bile duct.
foregut	2.
	syl	fore+gut
	pron	<1fc:2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods.
foregut	xref
	syl	fore+gut
	pron	<1fc:2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {midgut, hindgut}.
forehand	1.a.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a stroke
	def	made with the palm of the hand facing the direction of the stroke.
forehand	1.b.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to the right side of a right-handed player or the left side of a left-handed player.
forehand	2.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	foremost or paramount.
forehand	3.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	done or given beforehand.
forehand	4.a.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a forehand stroke.
forehand	4.b.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the side on which such strokes are made.
forehand	5.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the part of a horse in front of the saddle.
forehand	6.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a frontal position. {~}
forehand	7.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	usage	prenominal
	def	with a forehand stroke.
forehand	8.
	syl	fore+hand
	pron	<1fc:2h@nd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	prenominal
	def	to play (a shot) forehand.
forehanded	1.a.
	syl	fore+hand:ed
	pron	<2fc:1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	thrifty.
forehanded	1.b.
	syl	fore+hand:ed
	pron	<2fc:1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-off.
forehanded	2.
	syl	fore+hand:ed
	pron	<2fc:1h@ndid>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	a less common word for {forehand}.
forehandedly	sub
	head	forehanded
	syl	fore+1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
forehandedness	sub
	head	forehanded
	syl	fore+1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
forehead	ety	Old English forh*_eafod; related to Old Frisian forh*_afd, Middle Low German vorh*_oved 
forehead	0.
	syl	fore+head
	pron	<1forid>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the face between the natural hair line and the eyes, formed skeletally by the frontal bone of the skull; brow. Related adj.: {frontal}.
forehock	0.
	syl	fore+hock
	pron	<1fc:2hok>
	pos	n.
	def	a foreleg cut of bacon or pork.
foreign	ety	C13: from Old French forain, from Vulgar Latin for*_anus (unattested) situated on the outside, from Latin foris outside
foreign	1.
	syl	for+eign
	pron	<1forin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, located in, or coming from another country, area, people, etc..
	exam	1	a foreign resident.
foreign	2.
	syl	for+eign
	pron	<1forin>
	pos	adj.
	def	dealing or concerned with another country, area, people, etc..
	exam	1	a foreign office.
foreign	3.
	syl	for+eign
	pron	<1forin>
	pos	adj.
	def	not pertinent or related.
	exam	1	a matter foreign to the discussion.
foreign	4.
	syl	for+eign
	pron	<1forin>
	pos	adj.
	def	not familiar: strange.
foreign	5.
	syl	for+eign
	pron	<1forin>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an abnormal place or position.
	exam	1	foreign matter.
foreign	6.
	syl	for+eign
	pron	<1forin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	outside the jurisdiction of a particular state; alien.
foreignly	sub
	head	foreign
	syl	for+eign+ly
	pos	adv.
foreignness	sub
	head	foreign
	syl	for+eign+ness
	pos	n.
foreign affairs	1.
	syl	for+eign af+fairs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	matters abroad that involve the homeland, such as relations with another country.
foreign affairs	2.
	syl	for+eign af+fairs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	matters that do not involve the homeland.
foreign aid	0.
	syl	for+eign aid
	pos	n.
	def	economic and other assistance given by one country to another.
draft	alt
	head	foreign bill
	or	foreign bill
	syl	draft
	pos	n.
foreign bill	0.
	or	draft
	syl	for+eign bill
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange that is drawn in one country and made payable in another: used extensively in foreign trade. Compare {inland bill}.
foreign correspondent	0.
	syl	for+eign cor+res+pond+ent
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	a reporter who visits or resides in a foreign country in order to report on its affairs.
foreigner	1.
	syl	for+eign+er
	pron	<1forin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person from a foreign country; alien.
foreigner	2.
	syl	for+eign+er
	pron	<1forin*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outsider or interloper.
foreigner	3.
	syl	for+eign+er
	pron	<1forin*>
	pos	n.
	def	something from a foreign country, such as a ship or product.
foreign exchange	1.
	syl	for+eign ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	the system by which one currency is converted into another, enabling international transactions to take place without the physical transportation of gold.
foreign exchange	2.
	syl	for+eign ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	foreign bills and currencies.
foreignism	1.
	syl	for+eign+ism
	pron	<1fori2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a custom, mannerism, idiom, etc., that is foreign.
foreignism	2.
	syl	for+eign+ism
	pron	<1fori2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	imitation of something foreign.
foreign legion	0.
	syl	for+eign le+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a body of foreign volunteers serving in an army, esp. that of France.
foreign minisecretary	alt
	head	foreign minister
	or	foreign minister
	syl	for+eign min+isec+re+ta+ry
	pos	n.
foreign minister	0.
	or	foreign minisecretary
	syl	for+eign min+is+ter
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	a cabinet minister who is responsible for a country's dealings with other countries. U.S. equivalent: {secretary of state}.
foreign ministry	sub
	head	foreign minister
	syl	for+eign min+is+try
	pos	n.
foreign mission	1.
	syl	for+eign mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a body of persons sent to a non-Christian country in order to propagate Christianity.
foreign mission	2.
	syl	for+eign mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a diplomatic or other mission sent by one country to another.
foreign office	0.
	syl	for+eign of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	the ministry of a country or state that is concerned with dealings with other states. U.S. equivalent: {state department}.
foreign service	0.
	syl	for+eign serv+ice
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the diplomatic and usually consular personnel of a foreign affairs ministry or foreign office collectively who represent their country abroad, deal with foreign diplomats at home, etc.
forejudge	H1.0.
	syl	fore+judge
	pron	<fc:1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to judge (someone or an event, circumstance, etc.) before the facts are known; prejudge.
forejudge	H2.0.
	syl	fore+judge
	pron	<fc:1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	a variant spelling of {forjudge}.
forejudgement	sub
	head	forejudge
	syl	fore+1judge+ment
	pos	n.
foreknows	infl
	head	foreknow
	syl	fore+knows
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreknowing	infl
	head	foreknow
	syl	fore+know+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreknew	infl
	head	foreknow
	syl	fore+knew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreknown	infl
	head	foreknow
	syl	fore+known.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreknow	0.
	syl	fore+know
	pron	<fc:1n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to know in advance.
foreknowable	sub
	head	foreknow
	syl	fore+1know+a:ble
	pos	adj.
foreknowingly	sub
	head	foreknow
	syl	fore+1know+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
foreland	1.
	syl	fore+land
	pron	<1fc:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a headland, cape, or promontory.
foreland	2.
	syl	fore+land
	pron	<1fc:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land lying in front of something, such as water.
Foreland	0.
	syl	Fore+land
	pron	<1fc:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two headlands ({North Foreland} and {South Foreland}) in SE England, on the coast of Kent.
foreleg	0.
	syl	fore+leg
	pron	<1fc:2leg>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the front legs of a horse, sheep, or other quadruped.
forelimb	0.
	syl	fore+limb
	pron	<1fc:2lim>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the front or anterior limbs of a four-limbed vertebrate: a foreleg, flipper, or wing.
forelock	H1.1.
	syl	fore+lock
	pron	<1fc:2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a lock of hair growing or falling over the forehead.
forelock	H1.2.
	syl	fore+lock
	pron	<1fc:2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a lock of a horse's mane that grows forwards between the ears.
forelock	H2.1.
	syl	fore+lock
	pron	<1fc:2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge or peg passed through the tip of a bolt to prevent withdrawal.
forelock	H2.2.
	syl	fore+lock
	pron	<1fc:2lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure (a bolt) by means of a forelock.
foremen	infl
	head	foreman
	syl	fore+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foreman	1.
	syl	fore+man
	pron	<1fc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, often experienced, who supervises other workmen. Female equivalent: {forewoman}.
foreman	2.
	syl	fore+man
	pron	<1fc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the principal juror, who presides at the deliberations of a jury.
foremanship	sub
	head	foreman
	syl	fore+man+2ship
	pos	n.
foremast	0.
	syl	fore+mast
	pron	<1fc:2ma:st>, Nautical <1fc:m*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the mast nearest the bow on vessels with two or more masts.
foremost	ety	Old English formest, from forma first; related to Old Saxon formo first, Old High German fruma advantage
foremost	0.
	syl	fore+most
	pron	<1fc:2m*ust>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	first in time, place, rank, etc.
forename	0.
	syl	fore+name
	pron	<1fc:2nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Christian name}.
forenamed	0.
	syl	fore+named
	pron	<1fc:2nAmd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	named or mentioned previously; aforesaid.
forenoon	0.a.
	syl	fore+noon
	pron	<1fc:2nu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the daylight hours before or just before noon.
forenoon	0.b.
	syl	fore+noon
	pron	<1fc:2nu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a forenoon conference.
forensic	ety	C17: from Latin for*_ensis public, from #7forum 
forensic	0.
	syl	fo+ren+sic
	pron	<f*1rensik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, used in, or connected with a court of law.
	exam	1	forensic science.
forensicality	sub
	head	forensic
	syl	fo+ren+si+cal+i:ty
	pron	<f*2rensi1k@liti>
	pos	n.
forensically	sub
	head	forensic
	syl	fo+1ren+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
forensic medicine	0.
	syl	fo+ren+sic med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	the applied use of medical knowl?!edge or practice, esp. pathology, to the purposes of the law, as in determining the cause of death. Also called: {medical jurisprudence, legal medicine}.
forensics	0.
	syl	fo+ren+sics
	pron	<f*1rensiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the art or study of formal debating.
foreordain	0.
	syl	fore+or+dain
	pron	<2fc:rc:1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to determine (events, results, etc.) in the future.
foreordainment	sub
	head	foreordain
	or	foreordination
	syl	fore+or+1dain+ment
	pron	<2fc:rc:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
foreordination	sub
	head	foreordain
	or	foreordainment
	syl	fore+or+di+na+tion
	pron	<2fc:rc:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
forepart	0.
	syl	fore+part
	pron	<1fc:2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the first or front part in place, order, or time.
forepaw	0.
	syl	fore+paw
	pron	<1fc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the front feet of most land mammals that do not have hoofs.
forepeak	0.
	syl	fore+peak
	pron	<1fc:2pEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the interior part of a vessel that is furthest forward.
foreplay	0.
	syl	fore+play
	pron	<1fc:2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	mutual sexual stimulation preceding sexual intercourse.
forequarter	0.
	syl	fore+quar+ter
	pron	<1fc:2kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the front portion, including the leg, of half of a carcass, as of beef or lamb.
forequarters	0.
	syl	fore+quar+ters
	pron	<1fc:2kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the part of the body of a horse or similar quadruped that consists of the forelegs, shoulders, and adjoining parts.
forereach	1.
	syl	fore+reach
	pron	<fc:1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to keep moving under momentum without engine or sails.
forereach	2.
	syl	fore+reach
	pron	<fc:1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass or outdo.
foreruns	infl
	head	forerun
	syl	fore+runs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forerunning	infl
	head	forerun
	syl	fore+run+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreran	infl
	head	forerun
	syl	fore+ran
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forerun	infl
	syl	fore+run.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forerun	1.
	syl	fore+run
	pron	<fc:1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as a herald for.
forerun	2.
	syl	fore+run
	pron	<fc:1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go before; precede.
forerun	3.
	syl	fore+run
	pron	<fc:1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or forestall.
forerunner	1.
	syl	fore+run+ner
	pron	<1fc:2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that precedes another; precursor.
forerunner	2.
	syl	fore+run+ner
	pron	<1fc:2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing coming in advance to herald the arrival of someone or something; harbinger.
forerunner	3.
	syl	fore+run+ner
	pron	<1fc:2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication beforehand of something to follow; omen; portent.
foresaid	0.
	syl	fore+said
	pron	<1fc:2sed>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {aforesaid}.
foresail	1.
	syl	fore+sail
	pron	<1fc:2sAl>, Nautical <1fc:sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the aftermost headsail of a fore-and-aft rigged vessel.
foresail	2.
	syl	fore+sail
	pron	<1fc:2sAl>, Nautical <1fc:sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the lowest sail set on the foremast of a square-rigged vessel.
foresees	infl
	head	foresee
	syl	fore+sees
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreseeing	infl
	head	foresee
	syl	fore+see+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foresaw	infl
	head	foresee
	syl	fore+saw
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreseen	infl
	head	foresee
	syl	fore+seen.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foresee	0.
	syl	fore+see
	pron	<fc:1sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to see or know beforehand.
	exam	1	he did not foresee that.
foreseeable	sub
	head	foresee
	syl	fore+1see+a:ble
	pos	adj.
foreseer	sub
	head	foresee
	syl	fore+1se:er
	pos	n.
foreshadow	0.
	syl	fore+shad+ow
	pron	<fc:1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show, indicate, or suggest in advance; presage.
foreshadower	sub
	head	foreshadow
	syl	fore+1shad+ow+er
	pos	n.
foreshank	1.
	syl	fore+shank
	pron	<1fc:2S@nk>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of the front leg of an animal.
foreshank	2.
	syl	fore+shank
	pron	<1fc:2S@nk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat from this part.
foresheet	1.
	syl	fore+sheet
	pron	<1fc:2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sheet of a foresail.
foresheet	2.
	syl	fore+sheet
	pron	<1fc:2SEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the part forward of the foremost thwart of a boat.
foreshock	0.
	syl	fore+shock
	pron	<1fc:2Sok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a minor earthquake preceding and associated with a larger one.
foreshore	0.
	syl	fore+shore
	pron	<1fc:2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the shore that lies between the limits for high and low tides.
foreshorten	1.
	syl	fore+short+en
	pron	<fc:1Sc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent (a line, form, object, etc.) as shorter than actual length in order to give an illusion of recession or projection, in accordance with the laws of linear perspective.
foreshorten	2.
	syl	fore+short+en
	pron	<fc:1Sc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make shorter or more condensed; reduce or abridge.
foreshows	infl
	head	foreshow
	syl	fore+shows
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreshowing	infl
	head	foreshow
	syl	fore+show+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreshowed	infl
	head	foreshow
	syl	fore+showed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreshown	infl
	head	foreshow
	syl	fore+shown.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foreshow	0.
	syl	fore+show
	pron	<fc:1S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to indicate in advance; foreshadow.
foreside	1.
	syl	fore+side
	pron	<1fc:2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the front or upper side or part.
foreside	2.
	syl	fore+side
	pron	<1fc:2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	land extending along the sea.
foresight	1.
	syl	fore+sight
	pron	<1fc:2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	provision for or insight into future problems, needs, etc.
foresight	2.
	syl	fore+sight
	pron	<1fc:2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or ability of foreseeing.
foresight	3.
	syl	fore+sight
	pron	<1fc:2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of looking forward.
foresight	4.
	syl	fore+sight
	pron	<1fc:2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a reading taken looking forwards to a new station, esp. in levelling from a point of known elevation to a point the elevation of which is to be determined. Compare {backsight}.
foresight	5.
	syl	fore+sight
	pron	<1fc:2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sight on a firearm's muzzle.
foresighted	sub
	head	foresight
	syl	fore+1sight:ed
	pos	adj.
foresightedly	sub
	head	foresight
	syl	fore+1sight:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
foresightedness	sub
	head	foresight
	syl	fore+1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
foreskin	0.
	syl	fore+skin
	pron	<1fc:2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the nontechnical name for { {prepuce} (sense 1).}
forespeaks	infl
	head	forespeak
	syl	fore+speaks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forespeaking	infl
	head	forespeak
	syl	fore+speak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forespoke	infl
	head	forespeak
	syl	fore+spoke
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forespoken	infl
	head	forespeak
	syl	fore+spo+ken.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forespeak	1.
	syl	fore+speak
	pron	<fc:1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to predict; foresee.
forespeak	2.
	syl	fore+speak
	pron	<fc:1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to arrange or speak of in advance.
forespent	0.
	syl	fore+spent
	pron	<fc:1spent>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {forspent}.
forest	ety	C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin forestis unfenced woodland, from Latin foris outside
forest	1.
	syl	for+est
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wooded area having a thick growth of trees and plants.
forest	2.
	syl	for+est
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	n.
	def	the trees of such an area.
forest	3.
	syl	for+est
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a large wooded area, esp. in density.
	exam	1	a forest of telegraph poles.
forest	4.
	syl	for+est
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	an area of woodland, esp. one owned by the sovereign and set apart as a hunting ground with its own laws and officers. Compare { {park} (sense 4).}
forest	5.
	syl	for+est
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, involving, or living in a forest or forests.
	exam	1	a forest glade.
forest	6.
	syl	for+est
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create a forest; plant with trees.
forestal	sub
	head	forest
	or	foresteal
	syl	for+est+al
	pron	<f*1resti*l>
	pos	adj.
foresteal	sub
	head	forest
	or	forestal
	syl	fo+res+te:al
	pron	<f*1resti*l>
	pos	adj.
forested	sub
	head	forest
	syl	for+est+ed
	pos	adj.
forestless	sub
	head	forest
	syl	for+est+less
	pos	adj.
forest-like	sub
	head	forest
	syl	for:est-2like
	pos	adj.
forestall	ety	C14 forestallen to waylay, from Old English foresteall an ambush, from fore- in front of+ steall place
forestall	1.
	syl	fore+stall
	pron	<fc:1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay, stop, or guard against beforehand.
forestall	2.
	syl	fore+stall
	pron	<fc:1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anticipate.
forestall	3.a.
	syl	fore+stall
	pron	<fc:1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or hinder sales at (a market, etc.) by buying up merchandise in advance, etc.
forestall	3.b.
	syl	fore+stall
	pron	<fc:1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to buy up merchandise for profitable resale. Compare { {corner} (sense 19).}
forestaller	sub
	head	forestall
	syl	fore+1stall+er
	pos	n.
forestalment	sub
	head	forestall
	syl	fore+1stal+ment
forestation	0.
	syl	for+est:a+tion
	pron	<2fori1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the planting of trees over a wide area.
forestay	0.
	syl	fore+stay
	pron	<1fc:2stA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an adjustable stay leading from the truck of the foremast to the deck, stem, or bowsprit, for controlling the motion or bending of the mast.
forestaysail	0.
	syl	fore:stay+sail
	pron	<fc:1stA2sAl>, Nautical <fc:1stAsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the triangular headsail set aftermost on a vessel.
forester	1.
	syl	for+est+er
	pron	<1forist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in forestry or in charge of a forest.
forester	2.
	syl	for+est+er
	pron	<1forist*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Old World moths of the genus characterized by brilliant metallic green wings: family
forester	3.
	syl	for+est+er
	pron	<1forist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that lives in a forest.
forester	4.
	syl	for+est+er
	pron	<1forist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap.
	def	a member of the Ancient Order of Foresters, a friendly society.
C (ecil) S (cott) 	infl
	head	Forester
	syl	C (ecil) S (cott) .
	pos	n.
Forester	0.
	syl	For:est:er
	pron	<1forist*>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1966, English novelist; creator of in a series of novels on the Napoleonic Wars.
forest ranger	0.
	syl	for+est rang+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a government official who patrols and protects forests, wildlife, etc.
forestry	1.
	syl	for+est+ry
	pron	<1foristri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of planting and caring for trees.
forestry	2.
	syl	for+est+ry
	pron	<1foristri>
	pos	n.
	def	the planting and management of forests.
forestry	3.
	syl	for+est+ry
	pron	<1foristri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	forest land.
foretaste	1.
	syl	fore+taste
	pron	<1fc:2tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	an early but limited experience or awareness of something to come.
foretaste	2.
	syl	fore+taste
	pron	<fc:1tAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a foretaste of.
foretells	infl
	head	foretell
	syl	fore+tells
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foretelling	infl
	head	foretell
	syl	fore+tell+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foretold	infl
	head	foretell
	syl	fore+told.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
foretell	0.
	syl	fore+tell
	pron	<fc:1tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to tell or indicate (an event, result, etc.) beforehand; predict.
foreteller	sub
	head	foretell
	syl	fore+1tell+er
	pos	n.
forethought	1.
	syl	fore+thought
	pron	<1fc:2Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	advance consideration or deliberation.
forethought	2.
	syl	fore+thought
	pron	<1fc:2Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	thoughtful anticipation of future events.
forethoughtful	sub
	head	forethought
	syl	fore+1thought+ful
	pos	adj.
forethoughtfully	sub
	head	forethought
	syl	fore+1thought+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
forethoughtfulness	sub
	head	forethought
	syl	fore+1thought+ful+ness
	pos	n.
foretime	0.
	syl	fore+time
	pron	<1fc:2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	time already gone; the past.
foretoken	1.
	syl	fore+to+ken
	pron	<1fc:2t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign of a future event.
foretoken	2.
	syl	fore+to+ken
	pron	<fc:1t*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to foreshadow.
foreteeth	infl
	head	foretooth
	syl	fore+teeth.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foretooth	0.
	syl	fore+tooth
	pron	<1fc:2tu:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	another word for an {incisor}.
foretop	0.
	syl	fore+top
	pron	<1fc:2top>, Nautical <1fc:t*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a platform at the top of the foremast.
fore-topgallant	0.
	syl	fore-top:gal+lant
	pron	<2fc:top1g@l*nt>, Nautical <2fc:t*1g@l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	of, relating to, or being the topmost portion of a foremast, above the topmast.
	exam	1	the fore-topgallant mast.
fore-topmast	0.
	syl	fore-top:mast
	pron	<fc:1top2ma:st>, Nautical <fc:1topm*st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a mast stepped above a foremast.
fore-topsail	0.
	syl	fore-top:sail
	pron	<fc:1top2sAl>, Nautical <fc:1topsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a sail set on a fore-topmast.
foretriangle	0.
	syl	fore+tri+an+gle
	pron	<1fc:trI2@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the triangular area formed by the deck, foremast, and headstay of a sailing vessel.
forever	alt
	head	for ever
	or	for ever
	syl	for+ev:er
	pron	<fc:1rev*>, <f*->
	pos	adv.
for ever	1.
	or	forever
	syl	for ev:er
	pron	<fc:1rev*>, <f*->
	pos	adv.
	def	without end; everlastingly; eternally.
for ever	2.
	or	forever
	syl	for ev:er
	pron	<fc:1rev*>, <f*->
	pos	adv.
	def	at all times; incessantly.
for ever	3.
	or	forever
	syl	for ev:er
	pron	<fc:1rev*>, <f*->
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	for a very long time.
	exam	1	he went on speaking for ever.
forever	infl
	head	for ever
	syl	for+ev:er.
	pos	n.
for ever	4.
	or	forever
	syl	for ev:er
	pron	<fc:1rev*>, <f*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as object
	def	a very long time.
	exam	1	it took him forever to reply.
efor ever	5.
	head	for ever
	syl	&efor ever&!
	def	an exclamation expressing support or loyalty.
	exam	1	Scotland for ever&!
forevermore	alt
	head	for evermore
	or	for evermore
	syl	for+ev:er+more
	pron	<fc:2rev*1mc:>, <f*->
	pos	adv.
for evermore	0.
	or	forevermore
	syl	for ev:er+more
	pron	<fc:2rev*1mc:>, <f*->
	pos	adv.
	def	a more emphatic or emotive term for {for ever}.
forewarn	0.
	syl	fore+warn
	pron	<fc:1wc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to warn beforehand.
forewarner	sub
	head	forewarn
	syl	fore+1warn+er
	pos	n.
forewarningly	sub
	head	forewarn
	syl	fore+1warn+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
forewent	0.
	syl	fore+went
	pron	<fc:1went>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forego}.
forewind	0.
	syl	fore+wind
	pron	<1fc:2wind>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a favourable wind.
forewing	0.
	syl	fore+wing
	pron	<1fc:2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either wing of the anterior pair of an insect's two pairs of wings.
foreword	ety	C19: literal translation of German Vorwort 
foreword	0.
	syl	fore+word
	pron	<1fc:2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an introductory statement to a book.
foreworn	0.
	syl	fore+worn
	pron	<fc:1wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {forworn}.
foreyard	0.
	syl	fore+yard
	pron	<1fc:2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a yard for supporting the foresail of a square-rigger.
Forfar	1.
	syl	For+far
	pron	<1fc:f*r>, <-fa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E Scotland, in Tayside region: site of a castle, residence of Scottish kings between the 11th and 14th centuries. Pop.: 10349 (1971).
forfeit	ety	C13: from Old French forfet offence, from forfaire to commit a crime, from Medieval Latin foris facere to act outside (what is lawful), from Latin foris outside+ facere to do
forfeit	1.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	n.
	def	something lost or given up as a penalty for a fault, mistake, etc.
forfeit	2.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of losing or surrendering something in this manner.
forfeit	3.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	something confiscated as a penalty for an offence, breach of contract, etc.
forfeit	4.a.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which a player has to give up an object, perform a specified action, etc., if he commits a fault.
forfeit	4.b.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	n.
	def	an object so given up.
forfeit	5.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose or be liable to lose in consequence of a mistake, fault, etc.
forfeit	6.a.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confiscate as punishment.
forfeit	6.b.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to surrender (something exacted as a penalty).
forfeit	7.
	syl	for+feit
	pron	<1fc:fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	surrendered or liable to be surrendered as a penalty.
forfeitable	sub
	head	forfeit
	syl	for+feit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
forfeiter	sub
	head	forfeit
	syl	for+feit+er
	pos	n.
forfeiture	1.
	syl	for+fei+ture
	pron	<1fc:fiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something forfeited.
forfeiture	2.
	syl	for+fei+ture
	pron	<1fc:fiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of forfeiting or paying a penalty.
forefend	alt
	head	forfend
	or	forfend
	syl	fore+fend
	pron	<fc:1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forfend	1.
	or	forefend
	syl	for+fend
	pron	<fc:1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to protect or secure.
forfend	2.
	or	forefend
	syl	for+fend
	pron	<fc:1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to prohibit or prevent.
forficate	ety	C19: from Latin forfex scissors
forficate	0.
	syl	for+fi+cate
	pron	<1fc:fikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the tails of certain birds
	def	deeply forked.
forgat	0.
	syl	for+gat
	pron	<f*1g@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {forget}.
foregather	alt
	head	forgather
	or	forgather
	syl	fore+gath+er
	pron	<fc:1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
forgather	1.
	or	foregather
	syl	for+gath+er
	pron	<fc:1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather together; assemble.
forgather	2.
	or	foregather
	syl	for+gath+er
	pron	<fc:1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to meet, esp. unexpectedly.
forgather	3.
	or	foregather
	syl	for+gath+er
	pron	<fc:1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to socialize.
forgave	0.
	syl	for+gave
	pron	<f*1gAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forgive}.
forge	ety	C14: from Old French forgier to construct, from Latin fabric*_are, from faber craftsman
forge	H1.1.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which metal is worked by heating and hammering; smithy.
forge	H1.2.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a hearth or furnace used for heating metal.
forge	H1.3.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine used to shape metals by hammering.
forge	H1.4.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape (metal) by heating and hammering.
forge	H1.5.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form, shape, make, or fashion (objects, articles, etc.).
forge	H1.6.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invent or devise (an agreement, understanding, etc.).
forge	H1.7.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or produce a fraudulent imitation of (a signature, banknote, etc.) or to commit forgery.
forgeable	sub
	head	forge
	syl	forge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
forger	sub
	head	forge
	syl	forg+er
	pos	n.
forge	ety	C17: of unknown origin
forge	H2.1.
	syl	forge
	pron	<fc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move at a steady and persevering pace.
forge ahead	2.
	head	forge
	syl	forge ahead.
	def	to increase speed; spurt.
forgeries	infl
	head	forgery
	syl	for+ger:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
forgery	1.
	syl	for+ger:y
	pron	<1fc:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reproducing something for a deceitful or fraudulent purpose.
forgery	2.
	syl	for+ger:y
	pron	<1fc:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something forged, such as a work of art or an antique.
forgery	3.a.
	syl	for+ger:y
	pron	<1fc:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the false making or altering of a document, such as a cheque, banknote, etc., with intent to defraud.
forgery	3.b.
	syl	for+ger:y
	pron	<1fc:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something forged.
forgery	4.
	syl	for+ger:y
	pron	<1fc:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the counterfeiting of a seal or die with intention to defraud.
forget	ety	Old English forgietan; related to Old Frisian forgeta, Old Saxon fargetan, Old High German firgezzan 
forgets	infl
	head	forget
	syl	for+gets
	pos	vb.
forgetting	infl
	head	forget
	syl	for+get+ting
	pos	vb.
forgot	infl
	head	forget
	syl	for+got
	pos	vb.
forgotten	infl
	head	forget
	or	forgot
	syl	for+got+ten
	pos	vb.
forgot	infl
	head	forget
	or	forgotten
	syl	for+got.
	pos	vb.
forget	1.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to fail to recall (someone or something once known); be unable to remember.
forget	2.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to neglect, usually as the result of an unintentional error.
forget	3.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave behind by mistake.
forget	4.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disregard intentionally.
forget	5.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to fail to mention.
forget	6.a.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act in an improper manner.
forget	6.b.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be unselfish.
forget	6.c.
	syl	for+get
	pron	<f*1get>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be deep in thought.
forget it	7.
	head	forget
	syl	forget it&!
	def	an exclamation of annoyed or forgiving dismissal of a matter or topic.
forgettable	sub
	head	forget
	syl	for+1get+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
forgetter	sub
	head	forget
	syl	for+1get+ter
	pos	n.
forgetful	1.
	syl	for+get+ful
	pron	<f*1getful>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to forget.
forgetful	2.
	syl	for+get+ful
	pron	<f*1getful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by of
	def	inattentive (to) or neglectful (of).
forgetful	3.
	syl	for+get+ful
	pron	<f*1getful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	causing loss of memory.
forgetfully	sub
	head	forgetful
	syl	for+1get+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
forgetfulness	sub
	head	forgetful
	syl	for+1get+ful+ness
	pos	n.
forget-me-not	0.
	syl	for:get-me-not
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate low-growing plants of the mainly European boraginaceous genus esp. having clusters of small typically blue flowers. Also called: {scorpion grass}.
forging	1.
	syl	forg+ing
	pron	<1fc:JiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of producing a metal component by hammering.
forging	2.
	syl	forg+ing
	pron	<1fc:JiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of a forger.
forging	3.
	syl	forg+ing
	pron	<1fc:JiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal component produced by this process.
forging	4.
	syl	forg+ing
	pron	<1fc:JiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the collision of a horse's hind shoe and fore shoe.
forgive	ety	Old English forgiefan; see #7for -#7, give  &- for+#!giv+a@.ble adj.
forgives	infl
	head	forgive
	syl	for+gives
	pos	vb.
forgiving	infl
	head	forgive
	syl	for+giv+ing
	pos	vb.
forgave	infl
	head	forgive
	syl	for+gave
	pos	vb.
forgiven	infl
	head	forgive
	syl	for+giv+en.
	pos	vb.
forgive	1.
	syl	for+give
	pron	<f*1giv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cease to blame or hold resentment against (someone or something).
forgive	2.
	syl	for+give
	pron	<f*1giv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grant pardon for (a mistake, wrongdoing, etc.).
forgive	3.
	syl	for+give
	pron	<f*1giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free or pardon (someone) from penalty.
forgive	4.
	syl	for+give
	pron	<f*1giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from the obligation of (a debt, payment, etc.).
forgivably	sub
	head	forgive
	syl	for+1giv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
forgiver	sub
	head	forgive
	syl	for+1giv+er
	pos	n.
forgiven	0.
	syl	for+giv+en
	pron	<f*1givN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {forgive}.
forgiveness	1.
	syl	for+give+ness
	pron	<f*1givnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of forgiving or the state of being forgiven.
forgiveness	2.
	syl	for+give+ness
	pron	<f*1givnis>
	pos	n.
	def	willingness to forgive.
forgiving	0.
	syl	for+giv+ing
	pron	<f*1giviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing to forgive; merciful.
forgivingly	sub
	head	forgiving
	syl	for+1giv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
forgivingness	sub
	head	forgiving
	syl	for+1giv+ing+ness
	pos	n.
forgo	ety	Old English forg*_an; see #7for -#7, go %1
forego	alt
	head	forgo
	or	forgo
	syl	fore+go
	pron	<fc:1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forgoes	infl
	head	forgo
	syl	for+goes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forgoing	infl
	head	forgo
	syl	for+go+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forwent	infl
	head	forgo
	syl	for+went
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forgone	infl
	head	forgo
	syl	for+gone.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forgo	1.
	or	forego
	syl	for+go
	pron	<fc:1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up or do without.
forgo	2.
	or	forego
	syl	for+go
	pron	<fc:1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to leave.
forgoer	sub
	head	forgo
	or	foregoer
	syl	for+1go+er
	pos	n.
foregoer	sub
	head	forgo
	or	forgoer
	syl	fore+1go+er
	pos	n.
forgot	1.
	syl	for+got
	pron	<f*1got>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forget}.
forgot	2.
	syl	for+got
	pron	<f*1got>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past participle of {forget}.
forgotten	0.
	syl	for+got+ten
	pron	<f*1gotN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {forget}.
forint	ety	from Hungarian, from Italian fiorino #7florin 
forint	0.
	syl	for+int
	pron	Hungarian <1forint>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Hungary, divided into 100 fill*'er.
forejudge	alt
	head	forjudge
	or	forjudge
	syl	fore+judge
	pron	<fc:1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forjudge	1.
	or	forejudge
	syl	for+judge
	pron	<fc:1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to deprive of a right by the judgment of a court.
forjudge	2.
	or	forejudge
	syl	for+judge
	pron	<fc:1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	to expel (an officer or attorney) from court for misconduct.
forjudgment	sub
	head	forjudge
	or	forejudgment
	syl	for+1judg+ment
	pos	n.
forejudgment	sub
	head	forjudge
	or	forjudgment
	syl	fore+1judg+ment
	pos	n.
fork	ety	Old English forca, from Latin furca 
fork	1.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small usually metal implement consisting of two, three, or four long thin prongs on the end of a handle, used for lifting food to the mouth or turning it in cooking, etc.
fork	2.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an agricultural tool consisting of a handle and three or four metal prongs, used for lifting, digging, etc.
fork	3.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a pronged part of any machine, device, etc.
fork	4.a.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a division into two or more branches.
fork	4.b.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the point where the division begins.
fork	4.c.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	such a branch.
fork	5.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the main tributary of a river.
fork	6.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a position in which two pieces are forked.
fork	7.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pick up, dig, etc., with a fork.
fork	8.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to place (two enemy pieces) under attack with one of one's own pieces, esp. a knight.
fork	9.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into the shape of a fork.
fork	10.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be divided into two or more branches.
fork	11.
	syl	fork
	pron	<fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take one or other branch at a fork in a road, river, etc.
forkful	sub
	head	fork
	syl	fork+ful
	pos	n.
forked	1.a.
	syl	forked
	pron	<fc:kt>, <1fc:kid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a fork or forklike parts.
forked	1.b.
	syl	forked
	pron	<fc:kt>, <1fc:kid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	two-forked.
forked	2.
	syl	forked
	pron	<fc:kt>, <1fc:kid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having sharp angles; zigzag.
forked	3.
	syl	forked
	pron	<fc:kt>, <1fc:kid>
	pos	adj.
	def	insincere or equivocal (esp. in the phrase {forked tongue}) .
forkedly	sub
	head	forked
	syl	fork+ed+ly
	pron	<1fc:kidli>
	pos	adv.
forkedness	sub
	head	forked
	syl	fork+ed+ness
	pos	n.
forked lightning	0.
	syl	forked light+ning
	pos	n.
	def	a zigzag form of lightning. Also called: {chain lightning}.
fork-lift truck	0.
	syl	fork-lift truck
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle having two power-operated horizontal prongs that can be raised and lowered for loading, transporting, and unloading goods, esp. goods that are stacked on wooden pallets.
over	infl
	head	fork out
	or	fork oup
	syl	over
	pos	vb. adv.
fork oup	infl
	head	fork out
	or	over
	syl	fork oup
	pos	vb. adv.
fork out	0.
	syl	fork out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to pay (money, goods, etc.), esp. with reluctance.
Forli	0.
	syl	For+l*`i
	pron	Italian <for1li>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna. Pop.: 108888 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Forum Livii}.
forlorn	ety	Old English forloren lost, from forl*_eosan to lose; related to Old Saxon farliosan, Gothic fraliusan, Greek luein to release
forlorn	1.
	syl	for+lorn
	pron	<f*1lc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	miserable, wretched, or cheerless; desolate.
forlorn	2.
	syl	for+lorn
	pron	<f*1lc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserted; forsaken.
forlorn	3.
	syl	for+lorn
	pron	<f*1lc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	destitute; bereft.
	exam	1	forlorn of hope.
forlorn	4.
	syl	for+lorn
	pron	<f*1lc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	desperate.
	exam	1	the last forlorn attempt.
forlornly	sub
	head	forlorn
	syl	for+1lorn+ly
	pos	adv.
forlornness	sub
	head	forlorn
	syl	for+1lorn+ness
	pos	n.
forlorn hope	ety	C16 (in the obsolete sense): changed (by folk etymology) from Dutch verloren hoop lost troop, from verloren, past participle of verliezen to lose+ hoop troop (literally: heap)
forlorn hope	1.
	syl	for+lorn hope
	pos	n.
	def	a hopeless or desperate enterprise.
forlorn hope	2.
	syl	for+lorn hope
	pos	n.
	def	a faint hope.
forlorn hope	3.
	syl	for+lorn hope
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a group of soldiers assigned to an extremely dangerous duty.
form	ety	C13: from Old French forme, from Latin forma shape, model
form	1.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the shape or configuration of something as distinct from its colour, texture, etc.
form	2.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the particular mode, appearance, etc., in which a thing or person manifests itself.
	exam	1	water in the form of ice;
	exam	2	in the form of a bat.
form	3.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a type or kind.
	exam	1	imprisonment is a form of punishment.
form	4.a.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed document, esp. one with spaces in which to insert facts or answers.
	exam	1	an application form.
form	4.b.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a form letter.
form	5.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental condition, esp. good condition, with reference to ability to perform.
	exam	1	off form.
form	6.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the previous record of a horse, athlete, etc., esp. with regard to fitness.
form	7.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	style, arrangement, or design in the arts, as opposed to content.
form	8.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed mode of artistic expression or representation in literary, musical, or other artistic works.
	exam	1	sonata form;
	exam	2	sonnet form.
form	9.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mould, frame, etc., that gives shape to something.
form	10.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Edu?!cation, chiefly Brit.
	def	a group of children who are taught to?!geth?!er; class.
form	11.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	manner, method, or style of doing some?!thing, esp. with regard to recognized standards.
form	12.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	behaviour or procedure, esp. as governed by custom or etiquette.
	exam	1	good form.
form	13.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	formality or ceremony.
form	14.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed set or order of words, terms, etc., as in a religious ceremony or legal document.
form	15.a.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence of something, esp. as distinguished from
form	15.b.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Aristotle
	def	that which makes a thing belong to its particular class.
form	16.a.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern of an argument by which the reasoning can be shown to be logically valid or invalid.
form	16.b.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the related pattern of a set of propositions or arguments all of which have different subject matter.
form	17.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a bench, esp. one that is long, low, and backless.
form	18.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nest or hollow in which a hare lives.
form	19.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of organisms within a species that differ from similar groups by trivial differences, as of colour.
form	20.a.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the phonological or orthographic shape or appearance of a linguistic element, such as a word.
form	20.b.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a linguistic element considered from the point of view of its shape or sound rather than, for example, its meaning.
form	21.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	See {crystal form. ~}
form	22.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to give shape or form to or to take shape or form, esp. a specified or particular shape.
form	23.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to come or bring into existence.
	exam	1	a scum formed on the surface.
form	24.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to make, produce, or construct or be made, produced, or constructed.
form	25.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to construct or develop in the mind.
	exam	1	to form an opinion.
form	26.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to train, develop, or mould by instruction, discipline, or example.
form	27.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire, contract, or develop.
	exam	1	to form a habit.
form	28.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be an element of, serve as, or constitute.
	exam	1	this plank will form a bridge.
form	29.
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw up; organize.
	exam	1	to form a club.
formable	sub
	head	form
	syl	form+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Form	0.
	syl	Form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a Platonic idea. See { {idea} (sense 7).}
-form	ety	from New Latin -formis, from Latin, from f*_orma #7form 
-form	0.
	syl	-form
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having the shape or form of or resembling.
	exam	1	cruciform;
	exam	2	vermiform.
formal	ety	C14: from Latin form*_alis 
formal	H1.1.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, according to, or following established or prescribed forms, conventions, etc..
	exam	1	a formal document.
formal	H1.2.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by observation of conventional forms of ceremony, behaviour, dress, etc..
	exam	1	a formal dinner.
formal	H1.3.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	methodical, precise, or stiff.
formal	H1.4.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for occasions organized according to conventional ceremony.
	exam	1	formal dress.
formal	H1.5.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or characterized by idiom, vocabulary, etc., used by educated speakers and writers of a language.
formal	H1.6.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	acquired by study in academic institutions.
	exam	1	a formal education.
formal	H1.7.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	regular or symmetrical in form.
	exam	1	a formal garden.
formal	H1.8.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the appearance, form, etc., of something as distinguished from its substance.
formal	H1.9.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	logically deductive.
	exam	1	formal proof.
formal	H1.10.a.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to form as opposed to matter.
formal	H1.10.b.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the writings of Aristotle
	def	essential.
formal	H1.11.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a second-person pronoun in some languages used when the addressee is a stranger, social superior, etc..
	exam	1	in French the pronoun
formally	sub
	head	formal
	syl	for+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
formalness	sub
	head	formal
	syl	for+mal+ness
	pos	n.
formal	ety	C19: from #7form (#7ic) #7+{-#7al %3}
formal	H2.0.
	syl	for+mal
	pron	<1fc:m@l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {methylal}.
formaldehyde	ety	C19: #7form (#7ic) #7+aldehyde ; on the model of German Formaldehyd 
formaldehyde	0.
	syl	for+mal+de+hyde
	pron	<fc:1m@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous irritating gas with a pungent characteristic odour, made by the oxidation of methanol and used as formalin and in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: HCHO. Also called: {methanal}.
formol	alt
	head	formalin
	or	formalin
	syl	for+mol
	pron	<1fc:mol>
	pos	n.
formalin	0.
	or	formol
	syl	for+ma+lin
	pron	<1fc:m*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a 40-per-cent solution of formaldehyde in water, used as a disinfectant, preservative for biological specimens, etc.
formalism	1.
	syl	for+mal+ism
	pron	<1fc:m*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	scrupulous or excessive adherence to outward form at the expense of inner reality or content.
formalism	2.
	syl	for+mal+ism
	pron	<1fc:m*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the mathematical or logical structure of a scientific argument as distinguished from its subject matter.
formalism	3.
	syl	for+mal+ism
	pron	<1fc:m*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a stylised mode of production.
formalism	4.
	syl	for+mal+ism
	pron	<1fc:m*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist criticism, etc.
	def	excessive concern with artistic technique at the expense of social values, etc.
formalism	5.
	syl	for+mal+ism
	pron	<1fc:m*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical theory that a mathematical statement has no meaning but that its symbols, regarded as physical objects, exhibit a structure that has useful applications. Compare {logicism, intuitionism}.
formalist	sub
	head	formalism
	syl	for+mal+ist
	pos	n.
formalistic	sub
	head	formalism
	syl	for+mal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
formalistically	sub
	head	formalism
	syl	for+mal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
formalities	infl
	head	formality
	syl	for+mal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
formality	1.
	syl	for+mal+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a requirement of rule, custom, etiquette, etc.
formality	2.
	syl	for+mal+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being formal or conventional.
formality	3.
	syl	for+mal+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	strict or excessive observance of form, ceremony, etc.
formality	4.
	syl	for+mal+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an established, proper, or conventional method, act, or procedure.
formalise	alt
	head	formalize
	or	formalize
	syl	for+mal+ise
	pron	<1fc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
formalize	1.
	or	formalise
	syl	for+mal+ize
	pron	<1fc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or make formal.
formalize	2.
	or	formalise
	syl	for+mal+ize
	pron	<1fc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make official or valid.
formalize	3.
	or	formalise
	syl	for+mal+ize
	pron	<1fc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a definite shape or form to.
formalization	sub
	head	formalize
	or	formalisation
	syl	for+mal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
formalisation	sub
	head	formalize
	or	formalization
	syl	for+mal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
formalizer	sub
	head	formalize
	or	formaliser
	syl	for+mal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
formaliser	sub
	head	formalize
	or	formalizer
	syl	for+mal+2is+er
	pos	n.
formal language	0.
	syl	for+mal lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a language designed for use in situations in which natural language is unsuitable, as for example in mathematics, logic, or computer programming. The symbols and formulas of such languages stand in precisely specified syntactic and semantic relations to one another.
formal logic	0.
	syl	for+mal log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of logic concerned with the analysis of the structure of propositions and with the deductive processes by which conclusions are drawn from propositions. See also {symbolic logic}.
formant	0.
	syl	for+mant
	pron	<1fc:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Acoustics, phonetics.
	def	any of several frequency ranges within which the partials of a sound, esp. a vowel sound, are at their strongest, thus imparting to the sound its own special quality, tone colour, or timbre.
format	ety	C19: via French from German, from Latin liber form*_atus volume formed
format	1.
	syl	for+mat
	pron	<1fc:m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the general appearance of a publication, including type style, paper, binding, etc.
format	2.
	syl	for+mat
	pron	<1fc:m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an approximate indication of the size of a publication as determined by the number of times the original sheet of paper is folded to make a leaf. See also {duodecimo, quarto}.
format	3.
	syl	for+mat
	pron	<1fc:m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	style, plan, or arrange?!ment, as of a television programme.
format	4.
	syl	for+mat
	pron	<1fc:m@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the arrangement of data on magnetic tape, paper tape, etc., to comply with a computer's specific input device. {~} {+mats, +mat+ting, +mat+ted}.
format	5.
	syl	for+mat
	pron	<1fc:m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	to arrange (a book, page, etc.) into a specified format.
formate	ety	C19: from #7form (#7ic) #7+ {-#7ate %1}
formate	0.
	syl	for+mate
	pron	<1fc:mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of formic acid containing the ion HCOO%#- or the group HCOO-.
formation	1.
	syl	for+ma+tion
	pron	<fc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving or taking form, shape, or existence.
formation	2.
	syl	for+ma+tion
	pron	<fc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is formed.
formation	3.
	syl	for+ma+tion
	pron	<fc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which something is formed or arranged.
formation	4.
	syl	for+ma+tion
	pron	<fc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal arrangement of a number of persons or things acting as a unit, such as a troop of soldiers, aircraft in flight, or a football team.
formation	5.
	syl	for+ma+tion
	pron	<fc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of rocks with certain characteristics in common.
formation	6.
	syl	for+ma+tion
	pron	<fc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a community of plants, such as a tropical rain forest, extending over a very large area.
formational	sub
	head	formation
	syl	for+1ma+tion+al
	pos	adj.
formative	1.
	syl	form:a+tive
	pron	<1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to formation, development, or growth.
	exam	1	formative years.
formative	2.
	syl	form:a+tive
	pron	<1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaping; moulding.
	exam	1	a formative experience.
formative	3.
	syl	form:a+tive
	pron	<1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tissues and cells in certain parts of an organism
	def	capable of growth and differentiation.
formative	4.
	syl	form:a+tive
	pron	<1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning in the formation of derived, inflected, or compound words.
formative	5.
	syl	form:a+tive
	pron	<1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflectional or derivational affix.
formative	6.
	syl	form:a+tive
	pron	<1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	in generative grammar
	def	any of the minimum units of a sentence that have syntactic function.
formatively	sub
	head	formative
	syl	form:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
formativeness	sub
	head	formative
	syl	form:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
form class	1.
	syl	form class
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {part of speech}.
form class	2.
	syl	form class
	pos	n.
	def	a group of words distinguished by common inflections, such as the weak verbs of English.
form drag	0.
	syl	form drag
	pos	n.
	def	the drag on a body moving through a fluid as a result of the shape of the body. It can be reduced by streamlining.
forme	ety	C15: from French: #7form 
form	alt
	head	forme
	or	forme
	syl	form
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
forme	0.
	or	form
	syl	forme
	pron	<fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	type matter, blocks, etc., assembled in a chase and ready for printing.
former	H1.1.
	syl	for+mer
	pron	<1fc:m*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	belonging to or occurring in an earlier time.
	exam	1	former glory.
former	H1.2.
	syl	for+mer
	pron	<1fc:m*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having been at a previous time.
	exam	1	a former colleague.
former	H1.3.
	syl	for+mer
	pron	<1fc:m*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting the first or first mentioned of two.
	exam	1	in the former case.
former	H1.4.
	syl	for+mer
	pron	<1fc:m*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	near the beginning.
the former	5.
	head	former
	syl	the former.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the first or first mentioned of two: distinguished from
former	H2.1.
	syl	form+er
	pron	<1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that forms or shapes.
former	H2.2.
	syl	form+er
	pron	<1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	a tool for giving a coil or winding the required shape, sometimes consisting of a frame on which the wire can be wound, the frame then being removed.
formerly	1.
	syl	for+mer+ly
	pron	<1fc:m*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or in a former time; in the past.
formerly	2.
	syl	for+mer+ly
	pron	<1fc:m*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	in the immediate past; just now.
form genus	0.
	syl	form ge+nus
	pos	n.
	def	a group of species ({form species}) that have similar structural characteristics but are not closely related.
formic	ety	C18: from Latin form*_ica ant; the acid occurs naturally in ants
formic	1.
	syl	for+mic
	pron	<1fc:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from ants.
formic	2.
	syl	for+mic
	pron	<1fc:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or derived from formic acid.
Formica	0.
	syl	For+mi+ca
	pron	<fc:1mIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of various laminated plastic sheets, containing melamine, used esp. for heat-resistant surfaces that can be easily cleaned.
formic acid	0.
	syl	for+mic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless corrosive liquid carboxylic acid found in some insects, esp. ants, and many plants: used in dyeing textiles and the manufacture of insecticides and refrigerants. Formula: HCOOH.
formicary	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin form*_ic*_arium; see #7formic 
formicarium	alt
	head	formicary
	or	formicary
	syl	for+mi+car+i:um
	pron	<-1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
formicaries	infl
	head	formicary
	or	formicaria
	syl	for+mi+car:ies
	pron	<-1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
formicaria	infl
	head	formicary
	or	formicaries
	syl	for+mi+car:i:a
	pron	<-1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
formicary	0.
	or	formicarium
	syl	for+mi+car:y
	pron	<1fc:mik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	less common names for {ant hill}.
formicate	ety	C17: from Latin form*_ic*_are, from form*_ica ant
formicate	1.
	syl	for+mi+cate
	pron	<1fc:mi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to crawl around like ants.
formicate	2.
	syl	for+mi+cate
	pron	<1fc:mi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to swarm with ants or other crawling things.
formication	0.
	syl	for+mi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:mi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensation of insects crawling on the skin; symptom of a nerve disorder.
formidable	ety	C15: from Latin form*_id*_abilis, from form*_id*_are to dread, from form*_id*_o fear
formidable	1.
	syl	for+mi+da:ble
	pron	<1fc:mid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing or likely to inspire fear or dread.
formidable	2.
	syl	for+mi+da:ble
	pron	<1fc:mid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely difficult to defeat, overcome, manage, etc..
	exam	1	a formidable problem.
formidable	3.
	syl	for+mi+da:ble
	pron	<1fc:mid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to inspire awe or admiration because of great size, strength, excellence, etc.
formidability	sub
	head	formidable
	or	formidableness
	syl	for+mi+da:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
formidableness	sub
	head	formidable
	or	formidability
	syl	for+mi+da:ble+ness
	pos	n.
formidably	sub
	head	formidable
	syl	for+mi+da:bly
	pos	adv.
formless	0.
	syl	form+less
	pron	<1fc:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a definite shape or form; amorphous.
formlessly	sub
	head	formless
	syl	form+less+ly
	pos	adv.
formlessness	sub
	head	formless
	syl	form+less+ness
	pos	n.
form letter	0.
	syl	form let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a single copy of a letter that has been mechanically reproduced in large numbers for circulation.
Formosa	0.
	syl	For+mo+sa
	pron	<fc:1m*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Taiwan}.
Formosa Strait	0.
	syl	For+mo+sa Strait
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Pacific between Taiwan and mainland China, linking the East and South China Seas. Also called: {Taiwan Strait}.
formula	ety	C17: from Latin: diminutive of forma #7form  &- for+mu+la@.ic (@!f@$$:mj$u#!le$I$Ik) adj.
formulas	infl
	head	formula
	or	formulae
	syl	for+mu+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
formulae	infl
	head	formula
	or	formulas
	syl	for+mu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
formula	1.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an established form or set of words, as used in religious ceremonies, legal proceedings, etc.
formula	2.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, physics.
	def	a general relationship, principle, or rule stated, often as an equation, in the form of symbols.
formula	3.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a representation of molecules, radicals, ions, etc., expressed in the symbols of the atoms of their constituent elements. See {molecular formula, empirical formula, structural formula}.
formula	4.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a method or rule for doing or producing something, often one proved to be successful.
formula	5.a.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescription for making up a medicine, baby's food, etc.
formula	5.b.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance prepared according to such a prescription.
formula	6.
	syl	for+mu+la
	pron	<1fc:mjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Motor racing.
	def	the specific category in which a particu?!lar type of car competes, judged according to engine size, weight, and fuel capacity.
formularise	alt
	head	formularize
	or	formularize
	syl	for+mu+lar+ise
	pron	<1fc:mjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
formularize	0.
	or	formularise
	syl	for+mu+lar+ize
	pron	<1fc:mjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {formulate} (sense 1).
formularization	sub
	head	formularize
	or	formularisation
	syl	for+mu+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
formularisation	sub
	head	formularize
	or	formularization
	syl	for+mu+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
formularizer	sub
	head	formularize
	or	formulariser
	syl	for+mu+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
formulariser	sub
	head	formularize
	or	formularizer
	syl	for+mu+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
formularies	infl
	head	formulary
	syl	for+mu+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
formulary	1.
	syl	for+mu+lar:y
	pron	<1fc:mjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or system of prescribed formulas, esp. relating to religious procedure or doctrine.
formulary	2.
	syl	for+mu+lar:y
	pron	<1fc:mjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a formula.
formulary	3.
	syl	for+mu+lar:y
	pron	<1fc:mjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a book containing a list of pharmaceutical products with their formulas and means of preparation.
formulary	4.
	syl	for+mu+lar:y
	pron	<1fc:mjul*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or of the nature of a formula.
formulate	1.
	syl	for+mu+late
	pron	<1fc:mju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into or express in systematic terms; express in or as if in a formula.
formulate	2.
	syl	for+mu+late
	pron	<1fc:mju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise.
formulation	sub
	head	formulate
	syl	for+mu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
formulator	sub
	head	formulate
	syl	for+mu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
formulism	0.
	syl	for+mu+lism
	pron	<1fc:mju2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to or belief in formulas.
formulist	sub
	head	formulism
	syl	for+mu+list
	pos	n. adj.
formulistic	sub
	head	formulism
	syl	for+mu+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
formwork	0.
	syl	form+work
	pron	<1fc:m2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of wooden boards, bolts, etc., used to shape reinforced concrete while it is setting. Also called (esp. Brit.): {shuttering}.
formyl	ety	C19: from #7form (#7ic) #7+ -#7yl 
formyl	0.
	syl	for+myl
	pron	<1fc:mIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group HCO-.
	exam	1	a formyl group or radical.
Fornax	ety	Latin: oven, kiln
Fornacis	infl
	head	Fornax
	syl	For+na+cis
	pron	<fc:1nAsis>, <-1n@s->
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Fornax	0.
	syl	For+nax
	pron	<1fc:n@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Cetus and Phoenix.
fornenst	ety	from Scottish, from #7fore %1#7+ anenst a variant of archaic #7anent 
fornenst	0.
	syl	for+nenst
	pron	<fc:1nenst>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Scot. and northeast English dialect.
	def	situated against or facing towards
fornicate	ety	C16: from Late Latin fornic*_ar*_i, from Latin fornix vault, brothel situated therein
fornicate	H1.0.
	syl	for+ni+cate
	pron	<1fc:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to indulge in or commit fornication.
fornicator	sub
	head	fornicate
	syl	for+ni+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
fornicate	ety	C19: from Latin fornic*_atus arched, from fornix vault
fornicated	alt
	head	fornicate
	or	fornicate
	syl	for+ni+cat+ed
	pron	<1fc:nikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
fornicate	H2.0.
	or	fornicated
	syl	for+ni+cate
	pron	<1fc:nikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	arched or hoodlike in form.
fornication	1.
	syl	for+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	voluntary sexual intercourse outside marriage.
fornication	2.
	syl	for+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	voluntary sexual intercourse between two persons of the opposite sex, where one or both are unmarried.
fornication	3.
	syl	for+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	sexual immorality in general, esp. adultery.
fornix	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7fornicate %2
fornices	infl
	head	fornix
	syl	for+ni+ces
	pron	<-ni2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fornix	0.
	syl	for+nix
	pron	<1fc:niks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any archlike structure, esp. the arched band of white fibres at the base of the brain.
fornical	sub
	head	fornix
	syl	for+ni+cal
	pos	adj.
John	infl
	head	Forrest
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Forrest	0.
	syl	For:rest
	pron	<1forist>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Forrest. 1847-1918, Australian statesman and explorer; first prime minister of Western Australia (1890-1901).
forsake	ety	Old English forsacan 
forsakes	infl
	head	forsake
	syl	for+sakes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forsaking	infl
	head	forsake
	syl	for+sak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forsook	infl
	head	forsake
	syl	for+sook
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forsaken	infl
	head	forsake
	syl	for+sak+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forsake	1.
	syl	for+sake
	pron	<f*1sAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abandon.
forsake	2.
	syl	for+sake
	pron	<f*1sAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (something valued or enjoyed).
forsaker	sub
	head	forsake
	syl	for+1sak+er
	pos	n.
forsaken	1.
	syl	for+sak+en
	pron	<f*1sAk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {forsake}.
forsaken	2.
	syl	for+sak+en
	pron	<f*1sAk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely deserted or helpless; abandoned.
forsakenly	sub
	head	forsaken
	syl	for+1sak+en+ly
	pos	adv.
forsakenness	sub
	head	forsaken
	syl	for+1sak+en+ness
	pos	n.
forsook	0.
	syl	for+sook
	pron	<f*1suk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forsake}.
forsooth	ety	Old English fors*_oth 
forsooth	0.
	syl	for+sooth
	pron	<f*1su:T>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in truth; indeed.
forspeaks	infl
	head	forspeak
	syl	for+speaks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forspeaking	infl
	head	forspeak
	syl	for+speak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forspoke	infl
	head	forspeak
	syl	for+spoke
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forspoken	infl
	head	forspeak
	syl	for+spo+ken.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
forspeak	0.
	syl	for+speak
	pron	<fc:1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. archaic.
	def	to bewitch.
forespent	alt
	head	forspent
	or	forspent
	syl	fore+spent
	pron	<fc:1spent>
	pos	adj.
forspent	0.
	or	forespent
	syl	for+spent
	pron	<fc:1spent>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	tired out; exhausted.
E (dward) M (organ) 	infl
	head	Forster
	syl	E (dward) M (organ) .
	pos	n.
Forster	0.
	syl	For:ster
	pron	<1fc:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1970, English novelist, short-story writer, and essayist. His best-known novels are (1908), (1910), and (1924), in all of which he stresses the need for sincerity and sensitivity in human relationships and criticizes English middle-class values.
forsterite	ety	C19: named after J. R. Forster (1729-98), German naturalist
forsterite	0.
	syl	for+ster+ite
	pron	<1fc:st*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, yellow, or green mineral of the olivine group consisting of magnesium silicate. Formula: Mg\2SiO\4.
forswear	ety	Old English forswearian 
forswears	infl
	head	forswear
	syl	for+swears
	pos	vb.
forswearing	infl
	head	forswear
	syl	for+swear+ing
	pos	vb.
forswore	infl
	head	forswear
	syl	for+swore
	pos	vb.
forsworn	infl
	head	forswear
	syl	for+sworn.
	pos	vb.
forswear	1.
	syl	for+swear
	pron	<fc:1swe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject or renounce with determination or as upon oath.
forswear	2.
	syl	for+swear
	pron	<fc:1swe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny or disavow absolutely or upon oath.
	exam	1	he forswore any knowledge of the crime.
forswear	3.
	syl	for+swear
	pron	<fc:1swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perjure (oneself).
forswearer	sub
	head	forswear
	syl	for+1swear+er
	pos	n.
forsworn	0.
	syl	for+sworn
	pron	<fc:1swc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {forswear}.
forswornness	sub
	head	forsworn
	syl	for+1sworn+ness
	pos	n.
forsythia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after William Forsyth (1737-1804), English botanist
forsythia	0.
	syl	for+syth:i:a
	pron	<fc:1sITi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any oleaceous shrub of the genus native to China, Japan, and SE Europe but widely cultivated for its showy yellow bell-shaped flowers, which appear in spring before the foliage. Also called: {winter jasmine}.
fort	ety	C15: from Old French, from fort (adj.) strong, from Latin fortis 
fort	1.
	syl	fort
	pron	<fc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified enclosure, building, or position able to be defended against an enemy.
hold the fort	2.
	head	fort
	syl	hold the fort.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to maintain or guard something temporarily.
fort	1.
	syl	fort.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fortification.
fort	2.
	syl	fort.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fortified.
Fortaleza	0.
	syl	For+ta+le:za
	pron	Portuguese <2forta1lAza>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Brazil, capital of Cear*'a state. Pop.: 520175 (1970). Also called: {Cear*'a}.
fortalice	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin fortalitia, from Latin fortis strong; see #7fortress 
fortalice	0.
	syl	for+ta+lice
	pron	<1fc:t*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fort or outwork of a fortification.
Fort-de-France	0.
	syl	Fort-de-France
	pron	French <fcr> <d*> <1fr?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Marti?!nique, a port on the W coast: commercial centre of the French Antilles. Pop.: 99051 (1967).
forte	ety	C17: from French fort, from fort (adj.) strong, from Latin fortis 
forte	H1.1.
	syl	forte
	pron	<fc:t>, <1fc:tA>
	pos	n.
	def	something at which a person excels; strong point.
	exam	1	cooking is my forte.
forte	H1.2.
	syl	forte
	pron	<fc:t>, <1fc:tA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	the stronger section of a sword blade, between the hilt and the middle. Compare {foible}.
forte	ety	C18: from Italian, from Latin fortis strong
	infl
	head	forte
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
forte	H2.1.
	syl	for+te
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	loud or loudly. {~}
forte	H2.2.
	syl	for+te
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a loud passage in music. Symbol.
	exam	1	f
fortepiano	ety	from Italian, loud-soft
fortepiano	0.
	syl	for:te+pi:an:o
	pron	<2fc:tipi1@n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of piano popular in the late 18th century.
	infl
	head	forte-piano
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
forte-piano	1.
	syl	for:te-pia:no
	pron	<2fc:ti1pja:n*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	loud and then immediately soft. {~}
forte-piano	2.
	syl	for:te-pia:no
	pron	<2fc:ti1pja:n*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a note played in this way. Symbol.
	exam	1	fp
forth	ety	Old English; related to Middle High German vort; see #7for, further 
forth	1.
	syl	forth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adv.
	def	forward in place, time, order, or degree.
forth	2.
	syl	forth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adv.
	def	out, as from concealment, seclusion, or inaction.
forth	3.
	syl	forth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adv.
	def	away, as from a place or country.
and so forth	4.
	head	forth
	syl	and so forth.
	def	and so on; etcetera.
forth	5.
	syl	forth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	out of; away from.
Firth of	1.
	head	Forth
	syl	Firth of.
	def	an inlet of the North Sea in SE Scotland: spanned by a cantilever railway bridge 1600 m (almost exactly 1 mile) long (1889), and by a road bridge (1964).
Forth	2.
	syl	Forth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Scotland, flowing generally east to the Firth of Forth. Length: about 104 km (65 miles).
forthcoming	1.
	syl	forth+com+ing
	pron	<1fc:T1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	approaching in time.
	exam	1	the forthcoming debate.
forthcoming	2.
	syl	forth+com+ing
	pron	<1fc:T1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	about to appear.
	exam	1	his forthcoming book.
forthcoming	3.
	syl	forth+com+ing
	pron	<1fc:T1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	available or ready.
	exam	1	the money wasn't forthcoming.
forthcoming	4.
	syl	forth+com+ing
	pron	<1fc:T1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	open or sociable.
forthcomingness	sub
	head	forthcoming
	syl	forth+1com+ing+ness
	pos	n.
forthright	1.
	syl	forth+right
	pron	<1fc:T2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	direct and outspoken.
forthright	2.
	syl	forth+right
	pron	<2fc:T1rIt>, <1fc:T2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	in a direct manner; frankly.
forthright	3.
	syl	forth+right
	pron	<2fc:T1rIt>, <1fc:T2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	at once.
forthrightness	sub
	head	forthright
	syl	forth+2right+ness
	pos	n.
forthwith	0.
	syl	forth+with
	pron	<2fc:T1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	adv.
	def	at once; immediately.
fortieth	ety	Old English f*_eowertigotha 
fortieth	1.a.
	syl	for+ti+eth
	pron	<1fc:tiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.: often written 40th.
fortieth	1.b.
	syl	for+ti+eth
	pron	<1fc:tiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	he was the fortieth.
fortieth	2.a.
	syl	for+ti+eth
	pron	<1fc:tiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 40 approximately equal parts of something.
fortieth	2.b.
	syl	for+ti+eth
	pron	<1fc:tiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fortieth part.
fortieth	3.
	syl	for+ti+eth
	pron	<1fc:tiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 40 (1/40#800316) .
fortification	1.
	syl	for+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, art, or science of fortifying or strengthening.
fortification	2.a.
	syl	for+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wall, mound, etc., used to fortify a place.
fortification	2.b.
	syl	for+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	such works collectively.
fortification	3.
	syl	for+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any place that can be militarily defended.
fortified wine	0.
	syl	for+ti+fied wine
	pos	n.
	def	wine treated by the addition of brandy or alcohol, such as port, marsala, and sherry.
fortify	ety	C15: from Old French fortifier, from Late Latin fortific*_are, from Latin fortis strong+ facere to make
fortifies	infl
	head	fortify
	syl	for+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fortifying	infl
	head	fortify
	syl	for+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fortified	infl
	head	fortify
	syl	for+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
fortify	1.
	syl	for+ti+fy
	pron	<1fc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make (a place) defensible, as by building walls, digging trenches, etc.
fortify	2.
	syl	for+ti+fy
	pron	<1fc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to strengthen physically, mentally, or morally.
fortify	3.
	syl	for+ti+fy
	pron	<1fc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to strengthen, support, or reinforce (a garment, structure, etc.).
fortify	4.
	syl	for+ti+fy
	pron	<1fc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to add spirits or alcohol to (wine), in order to produce sherry, port, etc.
fortify	5.
	syl	for+ti+fy
	pron	<1fc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to increase the nutritious value of (a food), as by adding vitamins and minerals.
fortify	6.
	syl	for+ti+fy
	pron	<1fc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to support or confirm.
	exam	1	to fortify an argument with facts.
fortifiable	sub
	head	fortify
	syl	for+ti+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fortifier	sub
	head	fortify
	syl	for+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
fortifyingly	sub
	head	fortify
	syl	for+ti+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fortis	ety	Latin: strong
fortis	1.
	syl	for+tis
	pron	<1fc:tis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	of a consonant
	def	articu?!lated with considerable muscular tension of the speech organs or with a great deal of breath pressure or plosion.
fortes	infl
	head	fortis
	syl	for+tes
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fortis	2.
	syl	for+tis
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a consonant, such as English or pro?!nounced with considerable muscular force or breath pressure.
fortis	xref
	syl	for+tis
	pron	<1fc:tis>
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	Compare {lenis}.
fortissimo	ety	C18: from Italian, from Latin fortissimus, from fortis strong
	infl
	head	fortissimo
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
fortissimo	1.
	syl	for+tis+si+mo
	pron	<fc:1tisi2m*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	very loud. {~}
fortissimo	2.
	syl	for+tis+si+mo
	pron	<fc:1tisi2m*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a very loud passage in music. Symbol.
	exam	1	ff
fortitude	ety	C15: from Latin fortit*_ud*_o courage
fortitude	0.
	syl	for+ti+tude
	pron	<1fc:ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	strength and firmness of mind; resolute endurance.
fortitudinous	sub
	head	fortitude
	syl	for+ti+1tu+di+nous
	pos	adj.
Fort Knox	0.
	syl	Fort Knox
	pron	<noks>
	pos	n.
	def	a military reservation in N Kentucky: site of the U.S. Gold Bullion Depository. Pop.: 37608 (1970).
Fort Lamy	0.
	syl	Fort La:my
	pron	<1fc:t> <1la:mi>, French <fcr> <la1mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1973) of {Ndjamena}.
Fort Lauderdale	0.
	syl	Fort Lau+der+dale
	pron	<1lc:d*2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Florida, on the Atlantic. Pop.: 155605 (1973 est.).
fortnight	ety	Old English f*_eowert*_iene niht fourteen nights
fortnight	0.
	syl	fort+night
	pron	<1fc:t2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of 14 consecutive days; two weeks.
fortnightly	1.
	syl	fort+night+ly
	pron	<1fc:t2nItli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	occurring or appearing once each fortnight.
fortnightly	2.
	syl	fort+night+ly
	pron	<1fc:t2nItli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	once a fortnight.
fortnightlies	infl
	head	fortnightly
	syl	fort+night+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fortnightly	3.
	syl	fort+night+ly
	pron	<1fc:t2nItli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a publication issued at intervals of two weeks.
FORTRAN	ety	C20: from for (mula) tran (slation) 
FORTRAN	0.
	syl	FORTRAN
	pron	<1fc:tr@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-level computer programming language for mathematical and scientific purposes, designed to facilitate and speed up the solving of complex problems.
fortress	ety	C13: from Old French forteresse, from Medieval Latin fortalitia, from Latin fortis strong
fortress	1.
	syl	for+tress
	pron	<1fc:tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a large fort or fortified town.
fortress	2.
	syl	for+tress
	pron	<1fc:tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or source of refuge or support.
fortress	3.
	syl	for+tress
	pron	<1fc:tris>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect with or as if with a fortress.
Fort Sumter	0.
	syl	Fort Sum+ter
	pron	<1s^mt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fort in SE South Carolina, guarding Charleston Harbour. Its capture by Confederate forces (1861) was the first action of the Civil War.
fortuitism	0.
	syl	for+tu:i+tism
	pron	<fc:1tju:i2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that evolutionary adaptations are the result of chance. Compare {tychism}.
fortuitist	sub
	head	fortuitism
	syl	for+1tu:i+tist
	pos	n. adj.
fortuitous	ety	C17: from Latin fortuitus happening by chance, from forte by chance, from fors chance, luck
fortuitous	0.
	syl	for+tu:i+tous
	pron	<fc:1tju:it*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening by chance, esp. by a lucky chance; unplanned; accidental.
fortuitously	sub
	head	fortuitous
	syl	for+1tu:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
fortuitousness	sub
	head	fortuitous
	syl	for+1tu:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
fortuities	infl
	head	fortuity
	syl	for+tu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fortuity	1.
	syl	for+tu+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a chance or accidental occurrence.
fortuity	2.
	syl	for+tu+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	fortuitousness.
fortuity	3.
	syl	for+tu+i:ty
	pron	<fc:1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	chance or accident.
Fortuna	0.
	syl	For:tu:na
	pron	<fc:1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of fortune and good luck. Greek counterpart: {Tyche}.
fortunate	1.
	syl	for+tu+nate
	pron	<1fc:C*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having good luck; lucky.
fortunate	2.
	syl	for+tu+nate
	pron	<1fc:C*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring by or bringing good fortune or luck; auspicious.
fortunately	sub
	head	fortunate
	syl	for+tu+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
fortunateness	sub
	head	fortunate
	syl	for+tu+nate+ness
	pos	n.
fortune	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin fort*_una, from fors chance
fortune	1.
	syl	for+tune
	pron	<1fc:C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of wealth or material prosperity, esp., when unqualified, a great amount.
small fortune	2.
	head	fortune
	syl	small fortune.
	def	a large sum of money.
fortune	3.
	syl	for+tune
	pron	<1fc:C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a power or force, often personalized, regarded as being responsible for human affairs; chance.
fortune	4.
	syl	for+tune
	pron	<1fc:C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	luck, esp. when favourable.
fortune	5.
	syl	for+tune
	pron	<1fc:C*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person's lot or destiny.
fortune	6.a.
	syl	for+tune
	pron	<1fc:C*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow with great wealth.
fortune	6.b.
	syl	for+tune
	pron	<1fc:C*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen by chance.
fortuneless	sub
	head	fortune
	syl	for+tune+less
	pos	adj.
fortune-hunter	0.
	syl	for:tune-hunt:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks to secure a fortune, esp. through marriage.
fortune-hunting	sub
	head	fortune-hunter
	syl	for:tune-2hunt:ing
	pos	adj. n.
fortune-teller	0.
	syl	for:tune-tell:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes predictions about the future as by looking into a crystal ball, reading palms, etc.
fortune-telling	sub
	head	fortune-teller
	syl	for:tune-2tell:ing
	pos	adj. n.
Fort Wayne	0.
	syl	Fort Wayne
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Indiana. Pop.: 185488 (1973 est.).
Fort William	0.
	syl	Fort Wil+liam
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Scotland, in the Highland region at the head of Loch Linnhe: tourist centre; the fort itself, built in 1655 and renamed after William III in 1690, was demolished in 1866. Pop.: 4195 (1971).
Fort Worth	0.
	syl	Fort Worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Texas, at the junction of the Clear and West forks of the Trinity River. Pop.: 359542 (1973 est.).
forty	ety	Old English f*_eowertig 
forties	infl
	head	forty
	syl	for+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
forty	1.
	syl	for+ty
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four. See also { {number} (sense 1).}
forty	2.
	syl	for+ty
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 40, XL, etc., representing this number.
forty	3.
	syl	for+ty
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	something represent?!ing, represented by, or consisting of 40 units.
forty	4.a.
	syl	for+ty
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to forty.
	exam	1	forty thieves.
forty	4.b.
	syl	for+ty
	pron	<1fc:ti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	there were forty in the herd.
forty-five	1.
	syl	for:ty-five
	pos	n.
	def	a gramophone record played at 45 revolutions per minute.
forty-five	2.
	syl	for:ty-five
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a pistol having .45 calibre.
Forthe	infl
	head	Forty-Five
	syl	For:the.
	pos	n.
Forty-Five	0.
	syl	For:ty-Five
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	another name for the {Jacobite Rebellion}.
forty-niner	0.
	syl	for:ty-nin:er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a prospector who took part in the California goldrush of 1849.
forty winks	0.
	syl	for+ty winks
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short light sleep; nap.
forum	ety	C15: from Latin: public place; related to Latin foris outside
forums	infl
	head	forum
	or	fora
	syl	fo+rums
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fora	infl
	head	forum
	or	forums
	syl	fo+ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
forum	1.
	syl	fo+rum
	pron	<1fc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting or assembly for the open discussion of subjects of public interest.
forum	2.
	syl	fo+rum
	pron	<1fc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium for open discussion, such as a magazine.
forum	3.
	syl	fo+rum
	pron	<1fc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a public meeting place for open discussion.
forum	4.
	syl	fo+rum
	pron	<1fc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a court; tribunal.
forum	5.
	syl	fo+rum
	pron	<1fc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Italy
	def	an open space, usually rectangular in shape, serving as a city's marketplace and centre of public business.
Forum Romanum	alt
	head	Forum
	or	Forum
	syl	Fo+rum Ro+ma+num
	pron	<r*u1ma:n*m>
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Forum
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Forum	0.
	or	Forum Romanum
	syl	Fo+rum
	pron	<r*u1ma:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the main forum of ancient Rome, situated between the Capitoline and the Palatine Hills.
forward	ety	Old English foreweard 
forward	1.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving ahead.
forward	2.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying or situated in or near the front part of something.
forward	3.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	presumptuous, pert, or impudent.
	exam	1	a forward remark.
forward	4.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	well developed or advanced, esp. in physical, material, or intellectual growth or development.
	exam	1	forward ideas.
forward	5.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive
	def	ready, eager, or willing.
forward	6.a.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the future or favouring change; progressive.
forward	6.b.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	forward-looking.
forward	7.a.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an attacking player in any of various sports, such as soccer, hockey, or basketball.
forward	7.b.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in American football
	def	a lineman.
forward	8.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {forwards}.
forward	9.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>, Nautical <1for*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the front or bow of an aircraft or ship.
forward	10.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	into prominence or a position of being subject to public scrutiny; out; forth.
	exam	1	the witness came forward.
forward	11.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	to send forward or pass on to an ultimate destination.
	exam	1	the letter was forwarded from a previous address.
forward	12.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	to advance, help, or promote.
	exam	1	to forward one's career.
forward	13.
	syl	for+ward
	pron	<1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	to prepare (a book) for the finisher.
forwardly	sub
	head	forward
	syl	for+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
voltage	alt
	head	forward bias
	or	forward bias
	syl	volt+age
	pos	n.
forward bias	0.
	or	voltage
	syl	for+ward bi:as
	pos	n.
	def	a voltage applied to a circuit or device, esp. a semiconductor device, in the direction that produces the larger current.
forward delivery	0.
	syl	for+ward de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	usage	in commerce
	def	delivery at a future date.
forwarder	1.
	syl	for+ward+er
	pron	<1fc:w*d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that forwards.
forwarder	2.
	syl	for+ward+er
	pron	<1fc:w*d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in the bookbinding process of forwarding.
forwarder	3.
	syl	for+ward+er
	pron	<1fc:w*d*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {forwarding agent}.
forwarding	0.
	syl	for+ward+ing
	pron	<1fc:w*diG>
	pos	n.
	def	all the processes involved in the binding of a book subsequent to cutting and up to the fitting of its cover.
forwarding agent	0.
	syl	for+ward+ing a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person, agency, or enterprise engaged in the collection, shipment, and delivery of goods.
forwardness	1.
	syl	for+ward+ness
	pron	<1fc:w*dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of modesty; presumption; boldness.
forwardness	2.
	syl	for+ward+ness
	pron	<1fc:w*dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	willing readiness; eagerness.
forwardness	3.
	syl	for+ward+ness
	pron	<1fc:w*dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or condition of advanced progress or development.
forward pass	0.
	syl	for+ward pass
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	an illegal pass towards the opponent's dead-ball line. Also called: {throw-forward}.
forward quotation	0.
	syl	for+ward quo+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in commerce
	def	the price quoted for goods sent on forward delivery.
forward roll	0.
	syl	for+ward roll
	pos	n.
	def	a gymnastic movement in which the body is turned heels over head with the back of the neck resting on the ground.
forward	alt
	head	forwards
	or	forwards
	syl	for+ward
	pos	adv.
forwards	1.
	or	forward
	syl	for+wards
	pron	<1fc:w*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or at a place ahead or in advance, esp. in space but also in time.
forwards	2.
	or	forward
	syl	for+wards
	pron	<1fc:w*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the front.
forwent	0.
	syl	for+went
	pron	<fc:1went>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {forgo}.
forwhy	ety	Old English for hw*_i 
forwhy	1.
	syl	for+why
	pron	<fc:1wI>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	for what reason; why.
forwhy	2.
	syl	for+why
	pron	<fc:1wI>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	subordinating
	def	because.
forworn	ety	C16: past participle of obsolete forwear to wear out, from Middle English forweren to hollow out
foreworn	alt
	head	forworn
	or	forworn
	syl	fore+worn
	pron	<fc:1wc:n>
	pos	adj.
forworn	0.
	or	foreworn
	syl	for+worn
	pron	<fc:1wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	weary.
forzando	0.
	syl	for+zan+do
	pron	<fc:1ts@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv. n.
	def	another word for {sforzando}.
Fosbury flop	ety	C20: named after Dick Fosbury, American winner of men's high jump at Mexico Olympics in 1968, who perfected the technique
Fosbury flop	0.
	syl	Fos:bur:y flop
	pron	<1fozb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	a modern high-jumping technique whereby the jumper clears the bar headfirst and backwards.
fossa	ety	C19: from Latin: ditch, from fossus dug up, from fodere to dig up
fossae	infl
	head	fossa
	syl	fos+sae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fossa	H1.0.
	syl	fos+sa
	pron	<1fos*>
	pos	n.
	def	an anatomical depression, trench, or hollow area.
fossa	ety	from Malagasy
fossa	H2.0.
	syl	fos+sa
	pron	<1fos*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large primitive catlike viverrine mammal, inhabiting the forests of Madagascar: order (carnivores). It has thick reddish-brown fur and preys on lemurs, poultry, etc.
fosse	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin fossa; see #7fossa 
foss	alt
	head	fosse
	or	fosse
	syl	foss
	pron	<fos>
	pos	n.
fosse	0.
	or	foss
	syl	fosse
	pron	<fos>
	pos	n.
	def	a ditch or moat, esp. one dug as a fortification.
fossette	ety	C19: from French: dimple, from fosse ditch
fossette	1.
	syl	fos+sette
	pron	<fo1set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a small depression or fossa, as in a bone.
fossette	2.
	syl	fos+sette
	pron	<fo1set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small deep ulcer of the cornea.
Fosse Way	0.
	syl	Fosse Way
	pron	<fos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman road in Britain between Lincoln and Exeter, with a fosse on each side.
fossick	ety	C19: Australian, probably from English dialect fussock to bustle about, from English #7fuss 
fossick	1.
	syl	fos+sick
	pron	<1fosik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to search for gold or precious stones in abandoned workings, rivers, etc.
fossick	2.
	syl	fos+sick
	pron	<1fosik>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to rummage or search for (something).
fossicker	sub
	head	fossick
	syl	fos+sick+er
	pos	n.
fossil	ety	C17: from Latin fossilis dug up, from fodere to dig
fossil	1.a.
	syl	fos+sil
	pron	<1fosL>
	pos	n.
	def	a relic, remnant, or representation of a plant or animal that existed in a past geological age, occurring in the form of mineralized bones, shells, etc., as casts, impressions, and moulds, and as frozen perfectly preserved organisms.
fossil	1.b.
	syl	fos+sil
	pron	<1fosL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	fossil insects.
fossil	2.a.
	syl	fos+sil
	pron	<1fosL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, idea, thing, etc., that is outdated or incapable of change.
fossil	2.b.
	syl	fos+sil
	pron	<1fosL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	fossil politicians.
fossil	3.
	syl	fos+sil
	pron	<1fosL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a form once current but now appearing only in one or two special contexts, as for example which is found now only in and in phrases like
fossil	4.
	syl	fos+sil
	pron	<1fosL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any rock or mineral dug out of the earth.
fossil fuel	0.
	syl	fos+sil fu:el
	pos	n.
	def	any naturally occurring carbon or hydrocarbon fuel, such as coal, petroleum, peat, and natural gas, formed by the decomposition of prehistoric organisms.
fossiliferous	0.
	syl	fos+sil+if+er+ous
	pron	<2fosi1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sedimentary rocks
	def	containing fossils.
fossilise	alt
	head	fossilize
	or	fossilize
	syl	fos+sil+ise
	pron	<1fosi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
fossilize	1.
	or	fossilise
	syl	fos+sil+ize
	pron	<1fosi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert or be converted into a fossil.
fossilize	2.
	or	fossilise
	syl	fos+sil+ize
	pron	<1fosi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become antiquated or inflexible.
fossilizable	sub
	head	fossilize
	or	fossilisable
	syl	fos+sil+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fossilisable	sub
	head	fossilize
	or	fossilizable
	syl	fos+sil+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
fossilization	sub
	head	fossilize
	or	fossilisation
	syl	fos+sil:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
fossilisation	sub
	head	fossilize
	or	fossilization
	syl	fos+sil:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
fossorial	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin foss*_orius from Latin fossor digger, from fodere to dig
fossorial	1.
	syl	fos+so+ri:al
	pron	<fo1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the forelimbs and skeleton of burrowing animals
	def	adapted for digging.
fossorial	2.
	syl	fos+so+ri:al
	pron	<fo1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of burrowing animals, such as the mole and armadillo
	def	having limbs of this type.
foster	ety	Old English f*_ostrian to feed, from f*_ostor #7food 
foster	1.
	syl	fos+ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to promote the growth or development of.
foster	2.
	syl	fos+ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring up (a child, etc.); rear.
foster	3.
	syl	fos+ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cherish (a plan, hope, etc.) in one's mind.
foster	4.a.
	syl	fos+ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a child) in the care of foster parents.
foster	4.b.
	syl	fos+ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring up under fosterage.
foster	5.
	syl	fos+ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in combination
	def	of or involved in the rearing of a child by persons other than his natural or adopted parents.
	exam	1	foster father;
	exam	2	foster home.
fosterer	sub
	head	foster
	syl	fos+ter+er
	pos	n.
fosteringly	sub
	head	foster
	syl	fos+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Stephen Collins	infl
	head	Foster
	syl	Ste:phen Col:lins.
	pos	n.
Foster	0.
	syl	Fos:ter
	pron	<1fost*>
	pos	n.
	def	1826-64, U.S. composer of songs such as and
fosterage	1.
	syl	fos+ter+age
	pron	<1fost*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of caring for or bringing up a foster child.
fosterage	2.
	syl	fos+ter+age
	pron	<1fost*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or state of being a foster child.
fosterage	3.
	syl	fos+ter+age
	pron	<1fost*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of encouraging or promoting.
foster child	0.
	syl	fos+ter child
	pos	n.
	def	a child looked after temporarily or brought up by people other than its natural or adopted parents.
fosterling	0.
	syl	fos+ter+ling
	pron	<1fost*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {foster child}.
Fotheringhay	0.
	syl	Foth+er+ing+hay
	pron	<1fo@d*riG2gA>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in E England, in NE Northamptonshire: ruined castle, scene of the imprisonment and execution of Mary Queen of Scots (1587).
Jean Bernard L'eon	infl
	head	Foucault
	syl	Jean Ber:nard L*'e:on
	pron	<Z?~a> <berna:r> <lA1?~c>
	pos	n.
Foucault	0.
	syl	Fou:cault
	pron	French <fu1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-68, French physicist. He determined the velocity of light and proved that light travels more slowly in water than in air (1850). He demonstrated by means of the pendulum named after him the rotation of the earth on its axis (1851) and invented the gyroscope (1852).
Foucault current	0.
	syl	Fou:cault cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eddy current}.
Foucquet	0.
	syl	Fouc:quet
	pron	French <fu1ke>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Nicolas) {Fouquet}.
foudroyant	ety	C19: from French, from foudroyer to strike with lightning, from Old French foudre lightning, from Latin fulgur 
foudroyant	1.
	syl	fou+droy+ant
	pron	<fu:1drci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	occurring suddenly and with great severity.
foudroyant	2.
	syl	fou+droy+ant
	pron	<fu:1drci*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	stunning, dazzling, or overwhelming.
fouett'e	ety	C19: French, past participle of fouetter to whip, from fouet a whip
fouett'e	0.
	syl	fouet+t*'e
	pron	French. <fwe1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a step in ballet in which the dancer stands on one foot and makes a whiplike movement with the other.
fought	0.
	syl	fought
	pron	<fc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {fight}.
foul	ety	Old English f*_ul; related to Old Norse f*_ull, Gothic f*_uls smelling offensively, Latin p*_us #7pus, Greek puol pus
foul	1.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive to the senses; revolting.
foul	2.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive in odour; stinking.
foul	3.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	charged with or full of dirt or offensive matter; filthy.
foul	4.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	putrid; rotten.
foul	5.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally or spi?!ritually offensive; wicked; vile.
foul	6.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscene; vulgar.
	exam	1	foul language.
foul	7.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with accepted standards or established rules; unfair.
	exam	1	to resort to foul means.
foul	8.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of weather
	def	unpleasant or adverse.
foul	9.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	blocked or obstructed with dirt or foreign matter.
	exam	1	a foul drain.
foul	10.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	def	entangled or impeded.
	exam	1	a foul anchor.
foul	11.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the bottom of a vessel
	def	covered with barnacles and other growth that slow forward motion.
foul	12.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of a typecase
	def	having type distributed in the wrong compartments.
foul	13.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unsatisfactory or uninteresting; bad.
	exam	1	a foul book.
foul	14.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ugly.
foul	15.a.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	a violation of the rules.
foul	15.b.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a foul shot;
	exam	2	a foul blow.
foul	16.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	something foul.
foul	17.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	an entanglement or collision, esp. in sailing or fishing.
foul	18.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dirty or polluted.
foul	19.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become entangled or snarled.
foul	20.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disgrace or dishonour.
foul	21.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become clogged or choked.
foul	22.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Nautical. of underwater growth
	def	to cling to (the bottom of a vessel) so as to slow its motion.
foul	23.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to commit a foul against (an opponent).
foul	24.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	to hit (a ball) in an illegal manner.
foul	25.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to infringe the rules.
foul	26.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collide (with a boat, etc.).
foul	27.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a foul or unfair manner.
foul	28.a.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adv.
	def	to get into trouble with.
foul	28.b.
	syl	foul
	pron	<faul>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of ships
	def	to collide with.
foully	sub
	head	foul
	syl	foul+ly
	pos	adv.
foulard	ety	C19: from French, of unknown origin
foulard	1.
	syl	fou+lard
	pron	<fu:1la:d>, <1fu:la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft light fabric of plain-weave or twill-weave silk or rayon, usually with a printed design.
foulard	2.
	syl	fou+lard
	pron	<fu:1la:d>, <1fu:la:>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of this fabric, esp. a scarf or handkerchief.
foul-mouthed	0.
	syl	foul-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	given to using obscene, abusive, or blasphemous language.
foulness	1.
	syl	foul+ness
	pron	<1faulnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being foul.
foulness	2.
	syl	foul+ness
	pron	<1faulnis>
	pos	n.
	def	obscenity; vulgarity.
foulness	3.
	syl	foul+ness
	pron	<1faulnis>
	pos	n.
	def	viciousness or inhumanity.
foulness	4.
	syl	foul+ness
	pron	<1faulnis>
	pos	n.
	def	foul matter; filth.
Foulness	0.
	syl	Foul+ness
	pron	<faul1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat marshy island in SE England, in Essex north of the Thames estuary.
foul play	1.
	syl	foul play
	pos	n.
	def	unfair or treacherous conduct esp. with vio?!lence.
foul play	2.
	syl	foul play
	pos	n.
	def	a violation of the rules in a game or sport.
foul shot	0.
	syl	foul shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {free throw}.
foul up 	1.
	syl	foul up ~
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bungle; mismanage.
foul up 	2.
	syl	foul up ~
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dirty; contaminate.
foul up 	3.
	syl	foul up ~
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to be or cause to be blocked, choked, or entangled.
foul-up	infl
	head	foul up 
	syl	foul-up.
	pos	n.
foul up 	4.
	syl	foul up ~
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a confusion or botch.
found	H1.1.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {find}.
found	H1.2.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	adj.
	def	furnished, or fitted out.
	exam	1	the boat is well found.
found	H1.3.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	with meals, heating, bed linen, etc., provided without extra charge (esp. in the phrase {all found) }.
found	ety	C13: from Old French fonder, from Latin fund*_are, from fundus bottom
found	H2.1.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into being, set up, or establish (something, such as an institution, society, etc.).
found	H2.2.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build or establish the foundation or basis of.
found	H2.3.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to have a basis (in); depend (on).
found	ety	C14: from Old French fondre, from Latin fundere to melt
found	H3.1.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast (a material, such as metal or glass) by melting and pouring into a mould.
found	H3.2.
	syl	found
	pron	<faund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or make (articles) in this way; cast.
foundation	1.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	that on which something is founded; basis.
foundation	2.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a construction below the ground that distributes the load of a building, wall, etc.
foundation	3.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the base on which something stands.
foundation	4.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of founding or establishing or the state of being founded or established.
foundation	5.a.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an endowment or legacy for the perpetual support of an institution such as a school or hospital.
on the foundation	5.b.
	head	foundation
	syl	on the foundation.
	def	entitled to benefit from the funds of a foundation.
foundation	6.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution supported by an endowment, often one that provides funds for charities, research, etc.
foundation	7.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the charter incorporating or establishing a society or institution and the statutes or rules governing its affairs.
foundation	8.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic in cream or cake form used as a base for make-up.
foundation	9.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {foundation garment}.
foundation	10.
	syl	foun+da+tion
	pron	<faun1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a card on which a sequence may be built.
foundational	sub
	head	foundation
	syl	foun+1da+tion+al
	pos	adj.
foundationally	sub
	head	foundation
	syl	foun+1da+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
foundationary	sub
	head	foundation
	syl	foun+1da+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
foundation garment	0.
	syl	foun+da+tion gar+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's undergarment worn to shape and support the figure; brassiere or corset.
foundation stone	0.
	syl	foun+da+tion stone
	pos	n.
	def	a stone laid at a ceremony to mark the foundation of a new building.
founder	ety	C14: see #7found %2
founder	H1.0.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who establishes an institution, company, society, etc.
founder	ety	C13: from Old French fondrer to submerge, from Latin fundus bottom; see #7found %2
founder	H2.1.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a ship, etc.
	def	to sink.
founder	H2.2.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to break down or fail.
	exam	1	the project foundered.
founder	H2.3.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sink into or become stuck in soft ground.
founder	H2.4.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall in or give way; collapse.
founder	H2.5.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to stumble or go lame.
founder	H2.6.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of animals, esp. livestock
	def	to become ill from overeating.
founder	H2.7.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {laminitis}.
founder	ety	C15: see #7found %3
founder	H3.0.a.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes metal castings.
founder	H3.0.b.
	syl	found+er
	pron	<1faund*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an iron founder.
founders' shares	0.
	syl	foun+ders' shares
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shares awarded to the founders of a company and often granting special privileges.
founder's type	0.
	syl	found+er's type
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	type cast by a typefounder for hand composition.
founding father	0.
	syl	found+ing fa+ther
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	a person who founds or establishes an important institution, esp. a member of the U.S. Constitutional Convention (1787).
foundling	ety	C13: foundeling; see #7find 
foundling	0.
	syl	found+ling
	pron	<1faundliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an abandoned infant whose parents are not known.
foundry	ety	C17: from Old French fonderie, from fondre; see #7found %3
foundries	infl
	head	foundry
	syl	found+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foundry	1.
	syl	found+ry
	pron	<1faundri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which metal castings are produced.
foundry	2.
	syl	found+ry
	pron	<1faundri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or practice of casting metal.
foundry	3.
	syl	found+ry
	pron	<1faundri>
	pos	n.
	def	cast-metal articles collectively.
foundry proof	0.
	syl	found+ry proof
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a proof taken from a forme before duplicate plates are made from it.
fount	ety	C16: back formation from #7fountain 
fount	H1.1.
	syl	fount
	pron	<faunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a spring or fountain.
fount	H1.2.
	syl	fount
	pron	<faunt>
	pos	n.
	def	source or origin.
fount	ety	C16: from Old French fonte a founding, casting, from Vulgar Latin funditus (unattested) a casting, from Latin fundere to melt; see #7found %3
fount	H2.0.
	syl	fount
	pron	<faunt>, <font>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a complete set of type of one style and size. Also called (esp. U.S.): {font}.
fountain	ety	C15: from Old French fontaine, from Late Latin font*_ana, from Latin fons spring, source
fountain	1.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	a jet or spray of water or some other liquid.
fountain	2.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure from which such a jet or a number of such jets spurt, often incorporating figures, basins, etc.
fountain	3.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural spring of water, esp. the source of a stream.
fountain	4.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream, jet, or cascade of sparks, lava, etc.
fountain	5.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	a principal source or origin.
fountain	6.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	a reservoir or supply chamber, as for oil in a lamp.
fountain	7.
	syl	foun+tain
	pron	<1f*untin>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {drinking fountain} or {soda fountain}.
fountained	sub
	head	fountain
	syl	foun+tained
	pos	adj.
fountainless	sub
	head	fountain
	syl	foun+tain+less
	pos	adj.
fountain-like	sub
	head	fountain
	syl	foun:tain-2like
	pos	adj.
fountainhead	1.
	syl	foun:tain+head
	pron	<1fauntin2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring that is the source of a stream.
fountainhead	2.
	syl	foun:tain+head
	pron	<1fauntin2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a principal or original source.
fountain pen	0.
	syl	foun+tain pen
	pos	n.
	def	a pen the nib of which is supplied with ink from a cartridge or a reservoir in its barrel.
Friedrich Heinrich Karl	infl
	head	Fouqu'e
	syl	Frie:drich Hein:rich Karl
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1hainri*,c>, <karl>
	pos	n.
Fouqu'e	0.
	syl	Fou:qu*'e
	pron	German <fu1kA:>, <karl>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron de la Motte. 1777-1843, German romantic writer; author of (1811).
Jean	1.
	head	Fouquet
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	def	??1420-??80, French painter and miniaturist.
Fouquet	2.
	syl	Fou:quet
	pron	French <fu1ke>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Foucquet. Ni@.co@.las} (nik@$#!l$a), 1615-80, French statesman; superintendent of finance (1653-61) under Louis XIV. He was imprisoned for embezzlement, having been denounced by Colbert.
Fouquier-Tinville	0.
	syl	Fou:quier-Tin:ville
	qual	French
	def	fukje t?~$e#!vil) {An@.toine Quen@.tin} (?~atwan k?~a#!t*~$e). 1746-95, French revolutionary; as public prosecutor (1793-94) during the Reign of Terror, he sanctioned the guillotining of Desmoulins, Danton, and Robespierre.
four	ety	Old English f*_eower; related to Old Frisian fi*_uwer, Old Norse fj*_orir, Old High German fior, Latin quattuor, Greek tessares, Sanskrit catur 
four	1.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one.
four	2.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 4, IV, etc., representing this number.
four	3.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of four units, such as a playing card with four symbols on it.
four	4.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {four o'clock}. four hours after noon or midnight.
four	5.a.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that crosses the boundary after hitting the ground.
four	5.b.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the four runs scored for such a shot.
four	6.a.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a racing shell propelled by four oarsmen pulling one oar each, with or without a cox.
four	6.b.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the crew of such a shell.
four	7.a.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to four.
	exam	1	four thousand eggs;
	exam	2	four times.
four	7.b.
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	four are ready.
four	xref
	syl	four
	pron	<fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefixes: {quadri-, tetra-}.
four-ball	0.
	syl	four-ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a match for two pairs in which each of the four players tees off and after selecting the better drive the partners of each pair play each stroke alternately.
fourchette	ety	C18: from French: a little fork, from Old French forche, from Latin furca #7fork 
fourchette	1.
	syl	four+chette
	pron	<fu*1Set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the bandlike fold of skin, about one inch from the anus, forming the posterior margin of the vulva.
fourchette	2.
	syl	four+chette
	pron	<fu*1Set>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {furcula} or {{frog%3}}.
four-colour	0.
	syl	four-col:our
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a print or photographic process
	def	using the principle in which four colours (magenta, cyan, yellow, and black) are used in combination to produce almost any other colour.
four-cycle	0.
	syl	four-cy:cle
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	the U.S. word for {four-stroke}.
four-deal bridge	0.
	syl	four-deal bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a version of bridge in which four hands only are played, the players then cutting for new partners.
four-dimensional	0.
	syl	four-di:men:sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	having or specified by four dimensions, esp. the three spatial dimensions and the dimension of time.
	exam	1	a four-dimensional continuum.
Fourdrinier	ety	C19: named after Henry (died 1854) and Sealy (died 1847) Fourdrinier, English paper-makers
Fourdrinier	0.
	syl	Four+drin:i+er
	pron	<fu*1drini*>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular type of paper-making machine that forms the paper in a continuous web.
four-eyed fish	0.
	syl	four-eyed fish
	pos	n.
	def	either of two viviparous tropical American freshwater cyprinodont fishes, or that swim at the surface of the water and have half of each eye specialized for seeing in air, the other half for seeing in water.
four flush	1.
	syl	four flush
	pos	n.
	def	a useless poker hand, containing four of a suit and one odd card.
four-flush	infl
	head	four flush
	syl	four-flush.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
four flush	2.
	syl	four flush
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bid confident?!ly on a poor hand such as a four flush.
four flush	3.
	syl	four flush
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {bluff}.
fourfold	1.
	syl	four+fold
	pron	<1fc:2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having four times as many or as much.
fourfold	2.
	syl	four+fold
	pron	<1fc:2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of four parts.
fourfold	3.
	syl	four+fold
	pron	<1fc:2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to four times as many or as much.
four-four time	0.
	syl	four-four time
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a form of simple quadruple time in which there are four crotchets to the bar, indicated by the time signature %4@b\4#800317 . Often shortened to {four-four}. Also called: {common time}.
fourgon	ety	C19: from French: from Old French forgon poker, from furgier to search, ultimately from Latin f*_ur thief
fourgon	0.
	syl	four+gon
	pron	French. <fur1g?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a long covered wagon, used mainly for carrying baggage, supplies, etc.
four-handed	1.
	syl	four-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a card game
	def	arranged for four players.
four-handed	2.
	syl	four-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a musical composition
	def	written for two perform?!ers at the same piano.
four-handedly	sub
	head	four-handed
	syl	four-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
the	infl
	head	Four Hundred
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Four Hundred	0.
	syl	Four Hun+dred
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the most exclusive or affluent social clique in a particular place.
(Francois Marie) Charles	1.
	head	Fourier
	syl	(Fran*,cois Marie) Charles
	pron	<Sarl>
	def	1772-1837, French social reformer: propounded a system of cooperatives known as Fourierism, esp. in his work (1829-30).
Jean Baptiste Joseph	2.
	head	Fourier
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste Jo:seph
	pron	<Z?~a>, <batist> <Zo1zef>
	def	1768-1830, French mathematician, Egyptologist, and administrator, noted particularly for his research on the theory of heat and the method of analysis named after him.
Fourier analysis	0.
	syl	Fou:ri:er a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of a periodic function into its simple sinusoidal or harmonic components, whose sum forms a Fourier series.
Fourierism	0.
	syl	Fou+ri+er+ism
	pron	<1fu*ri*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of Charles Fourier under which society was to be organized into self-sufficient cooperatives.
Fourierist	sub
	head	Fourierism
	or	Fourierite
	syl	Fou+ri+er+ist
	pron	<1fu*ri*2rIt>
	pos	n. adj.
Fourierite	sub
	head	Fourierism
	or	Fourierist
	syl	Fou+ri+er+ite
	pron	<1fu*ri*2rIt>
	pos	n. adj.
Fourieristic	sub
	head	Fourierism
	syl	Fou+ri+er+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Fourier series	ety	C19: named after Baron Jean Baptiste Joseph F#7ourier 
Fourier series	0.
	syl	Fou:ri:er se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	an infinite trigonometric series of the form @2#800318 \0+ \1cos + \1sin + \2cos 2 + \2sin 2 +..., where \0, \1, \1, \2, \2 ... are the {Fourier coefficients}. It is used, esp. in mathematics and physics, to represent or approximate any single-valued periodic function by assigning suitable values to the coefficients.
four-in-hand	1.
	syl	four-in-hand
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tally-ho}. a road vehicle drawn by four horses and driven by one driver.
four-in-hand	2.
	syl	four-in-hand
	pos	n.
	def	a four-horse team in a coach or carriage.
four-in-hand	3.
	syl	four-in-hand
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow tie formerly worn tied in a flat slipknot with ends dangling.
four-leaved clover	alt
	head	four-leaf clover
	or	four-leaf clover
	syl	four-leaved clo+ver
	pos	n.
four-leaf clover	1.
	or	four-leaved clover
	syl	four-leaf clo+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a clover with four leaves rather than three, supposed to bring good luck.
four-leaf clover	2.
	or	four-leaved clover
	syl	four-leaf clo+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cloverleaf} (sense 1).}
four-letter word	0.
	syl	four-let:ter word
	pos	n.
	def	any of several short English words referring to sex or excrement: often used as swearwords and regarded generally as offensive or obscene.
four-o'clock	1.
	syl	four-o'clock
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {marvel-of-Peru}. a tropical American nyctaginaceous plant, cultivated for its tubular yellow, red, or white flowers that open in late afternoon.
four-o'clock	2.
	syl	four-o'clock
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian name for {friarbird}, esp. the noisy friarbird
four-part	0.
	syl	four-part
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	arranged for four voices or instruments.
fourpence	0.
	syl	four+pence
	pron	<1fc:p*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a former English silver coin then worth four pennies.
fourpenny one	infl
	head	fourpenny
	syl	fourpenny one.
	pos	adj.
fourpenny	0.
	syl	four+pen:ny
	pron	<1fc:p*ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a blow, esp. with the fist.
four-poster	0.
	syl	four-post:er
	pos	n.
	def	a bed with posts at each corner supporting a canopy and curtains. Also called: {four-poster bed}.
fourragere	ety	French, feminine adj. of fourrager relating to forage, from fourrage #7forage 
fourragere	0.
	syl	four+ra+g*`ere
	pron	<1fu*r*2Ze*>, French <fura1Ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental cord worn on the shoulder of a uniform for identification or as an award, esp. in the U.S. and French Armies.
fourscore	0.
	syl	four+score
	pron	<2fc:1skc:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	an archaic word for {eighty}.
foursome	1.
	syl	four+some
	pron	<1fc:s*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a set or company of four.
foursome	2.
	syl	four+some
	pron	<1fc:s*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fourball}. a game between two pairs of players, esp. in golf.
foursome	3.
	syl	four+some
	pron	<1fc:s*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or performed by a company of four.
	exam	1	a foursome competition.
foursquare	1.
	syl	four+square
	pron	<2fc:1skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	squarely; firmly. {~}
foursquare	2.
	syl	four+square
	pron	<2fc:1skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	solid and strong.
foursquare	3.
	syl	four+square
	pron	<2fc:1skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	forthright; honest.
foursquare	4.
	syl	four+square
	pron	<2fc:1skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	a rare word for {square}.
foursquarely	sub
	head	foursquare
	syl	four+1square+ly
	pos	adv.
foursquareness	sub
	head	foursquare
	syl	four+1square+ness
	pos	n.
four-stroke	0.
	syl	four-stroke
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or designating an internal-combustion engine in which the piston makes four strokes for every explosion. U.S. name: {four-cycle}. Compare {two-stroke}.
fourteen	ety	Old English f*_eowert*_iene 
fourteen	1.
	syl	four+teen
	pron	<1fc:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and four.
fourteen	2.
	syl	four+teen
	pron	<1fc:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 14, XIV, etc., representing this number.
fourteen	3.
	syl	four+teen
	pron	<1fc:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consist?!ing of 14 units.
fourteen	4.a.
	syl	four+teen
	pron	<1fc:1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to fourteen.
	exam	1	fourteen cats.
fourteen	4.b.
	syl	four+teen
	pron	<1fc:1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	the fourteen who remained.
Fourteen Points	0.
	syl	Four+teen Points
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the principles expounded by President Wilson in 1918 as war aims of the U.S.
fourteenth	1.a.
	syl	four+teenth
	pron	<1fc:1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the thirteenth in order, position, time etc. Often written: 14th.
fourteenth	1.b.
	syl	four+teenth
	pron	<1fc:1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the fourteenth in succession.
fourteenth	2.a.
	syl	four+teenth
	pron	<1fc:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 14 equal or nearly equal parts of something.
fourteenth	2.b.
	syl	four+teenth
	pron	<1fc:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fourteenth part.
fourteenth	3.
	syl	four+teenth
	pron	<1fc:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 14 (1/14).
fourth	1.a.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	coming after the third in order, position, time, etc. Often written: 4th.
fourth	1.b.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	exam	1	the fourth in succession.
fourth	2.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	denoting the highest forward ratio of a gearbox in most motor vehicles.
fourth	3.a.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the interval between one note and another four notes away from it counting inclusively along the diatonic scale.
fourth	3.b.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also { {perfect} (sense 9),} { {interval} (sense 5),} { {diminished} (sense 2).}
fourth	4.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the fourth forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle, usually the highest gear in cars; top gear.
	exam	1	he changed into fourth as soon as he had passed me.
fourth	5.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a less common word for {quarter} (sense 2).
fourth	6.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal; also:
	def	after the third person, position, event, etc. {~} {fourth+ly}.
fourth	7.
	syl	fourth
	pron	<fc:T>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal; also:; sentence connector.
	def	as the fourth point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument.
fourth-class	1.
	syl	fourth-class
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	of or relating to mail that is carried at the lowest rate.
fourth-class	2.
	syl	fourth-class
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	by fourth-class mail.
fourth dimension	1.
	syl	fourth di+men+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the dimension of time, which is necessary in addition to three spatial dimensions to specify fully the position and behaviour of a point or particle.
fourth dimension	2.
	syl	fourth di+men+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the concept in science fiction of a dimension in addition to three spatial dimensions, used to explain supranatural phenomena, events, etc.
fourth-dimensional	sub
	head	fourth dimension
	syl	fourth-di:1men:sion+al
	pos	adj.
fourth estate	0.
	syl	fourth es+tate
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	journalists or their profession; the press. See {estate} (sense 4).
Fourth International	0.
	syl	Fourth In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for any of the {Trotskyist Internationals}.
Fourth of July	0.
	syl	Fourth of Ju:ly
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	a holiday in the United States, traditionally celebrated with fireworks: the day of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Official name: {Independence Day}.
Fourth Republic	0.
	syl	Fourth Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth period of republican government in France or the republic itself (1945-58).
four-way	1.
	syl	four-way
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	giving passage in four directions.
four-way	2.
	syl	four-way
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	made up of four elements.
four-wheel drive	0.
	syl	four-wheel drive
	pos	n.
	def	a system used in motor vehicles in which all four wheels are connected to the source of power.
fovea	ety	C19: from Latin: a small pit
foveae	infl
	head	fovea
	syl	fo+ve:ae
	pron	<-vi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fovea	1.
	syl	fo+ve:a
	pron	<1f*uvi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small pit or depression in the surface of a bodily organ or part.
fovea	2.
	syl	fo+ve:a
	pron	<1f*uvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {fovea centralis}.
foveal	sub
	head	fovea
	syl	fo+ve:al
	pos	adj.
foveate	sub
	head	fovea
	or	foveated
	syl	fo+ve:ate
	pos	adj.
foveated	sub
	head	fovea
	or	foveate
	syl	fo+ve:2at+ed
	pos	adj.
fovea centralis	ety	C19: from New Latin: central fovea
fovea centralis	0.
	syl	fo+ve:a cen+tra+lis
	pron	<sen1tra:lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a small depression in the back of the retina, in the centre, that contains only cone cells and is therefore the area of sharpest vision.
foveola	ety	C19: from New Latin, diminutive of #7fovea 
foveolae	infl
	head	foveola
	syl	fo+ve:o+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
foveola	0.
	syl	fo+ve:o+la
	pron	<f*u1vE*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a small fovea.
foveolar	sub
	head	foveola
	syl	fo+1ve:o+lar
	pos	adj.
foveolate	sub
	head	foveola
	or	foveolated
	syl	fo+ve:o+late
	pron	<1f*uvi*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
foveolated	sub
	head	foveola
	or	foveolate
	syl	fo+ve:o+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
Fowey	0.
	syl	Fowey
	pron	<fci>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort and fishing village in SW England, in Cornwall, linked administratively with St. Austell in 1968. Pop. (with St. Austell): 32252 (1971).
fowl	ety	Old English fugol; related to Old Frisian fugel, Old Norse fogl, Gothic fugls, Old High German fogal 
fowl	1.
	syl	fowl
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	See {domestic fowl}.
fowl	2.
	syl	fowl
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	any other bird, esp. any gallinaceous bird, that is used as food or hunted as game. See also {waterfowl, wildfowl}.
fowl	3.
	syl	fowl
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh or meat of fowl, esp. of chicken.
fowl	4.
	syl	fowl
	pron	<faul>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for any {bird}.
fowl	5.
	syl	fowl
	pron	<faul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt or snare wildfowl.
Henry Watson	infl
	head	Fowler
	syl	Hen:ry Wat:son.
	pos	n.
Fowler	0.
	syl	Fow:ler
	pron	<1faul*>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1933, English lexicographer and grammarian; compiler of (1926).
Fou-liang	alt
	head	Fowliang
	or	Fowliang
	syl	Fou-liang
	pron	<1fu:1lj@G>
	pos	n.
Fowliang	0.
	or	Fou-liang
	syl	Fow+liang
	pron	<1fu:1lj@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE China, in NE Kiangsi province east of Lake Poyang: famous for its porcelain industry, established in the sixth century. Pop.: 92000 (1953 est.).
fowling	0.
	syl	fowl+ing
	pron	<1fauliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the shooting or trapping of birds for sport or as a livelihood.
fowler	sub
	head	fowling
	syl	fowl+er
	pos	n.
fowl pest	1.
	syl	fowl pest
	pos	n.
	def	an acute and usually fatal viral disease of domestic fowl, characterized by refusal to eat, high temperature, and discoloration of the comb and wattles.
fowl pest	2.
	syl	fowl pest
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Newcastle disease}.
fox	ety	Old English; related to Old High German fuhs, Old Norse f*_oa fox, Sanskrit puccha tail; see #7vixen 
foxes	infl
	head	fox
	or	fox
	syl	fox:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fox	infl
	or	foxes
	syl	fox.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fox	1.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	any canine mammal of the genus and related genera. They are mostly predators that do not hunt in packs and typically have large pointed ears, a pointed muzzle, and a bushy tail.
fox	2.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of any of these animals, usually reddish-brown or grey in colour.
fox	3.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is cunning and sly.
fox	4.a.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	a jackal.
fox	4.b.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	an image of a false prophet.
fox	5.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	small stuff made from yarns twisted together and then tarred.
fox	6.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to perplex or confound.
	exam	1	to fox a person with a problem.
fox	7.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (paper, wood, etc.) to become discoloured with spots, or (of paper, etc.) to become discoloured, as through mildew.
fox	8.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trick; deceive.
fox	9.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act deceitfully or craftily.
fox	10.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to pursue stealthily; tail.
fox	11.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to chase and retrieve (a ball).
fox	12.
	syl	fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to befuddle with alcoholic drink.
foxlike	sub
	head	fox
	syl	fox+2like
	pos	adj.
Fox	H1.1.
	or	Foxes
	syl	Fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living west of Lake Michigan along the Fox River.
Fox	H1.2.
	syl	Fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Charles James	1.
	head	Fox
	syl	Charles James.
	def	1749-1806, English Whig statesman and orator. He opposed North over taxation of the American colonies and Pitt over British intervention against the French Revolution. He advocated parliamentary reform and the abolition of the slave trade.
George	2.
	head	Fox
	syl	George.
	def	1624-91, English religious leader; founder (1647) of the Society of Friends (Quakers).
Fox	H2.3.
	syl	Fox
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1812-93, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1856; 1861-62; 1869-72; 1873).
John	infl
	head	Foxe
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Foxe	0.
	syl	Foxe
	pron	<foks>
	pos	n.
	def	1516-87, English Protestant clergyman; author of (1563), popularly known as the
Foxe Basin	0.
	syl	Foxe Ba+sin
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Atlantic in NE Canada, between Melville Peninsula and Baffin Island.
foxfire	0.
	syl	fox+fire
	pron	<1foks2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a luminescent glow emitted by certain fungi on rotting wood. See also {bioluminescence}.
foxglove	0.
	syl	fox+glove
	pron	<1foks2gl^v>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian scrophulariaceous plant of the genus esp. having spikes of purple or white thimble-like flowers. The soft wrinkled leaves are a source of digitalis.
fox grape	0.
	syl	fox grape
	pos	n.
	def	a common wild grape, of the northern U.S., having purplish-black fruit and woolly leaves: the source of many cultivated grapes, including the catawba.
foxhole	0.
	syl	fox+hole
	pron	<1foks2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a small pit dug during an action to provide individual shelter against hostile fire.
foxhound	0.
	syl	fox+hound
	pron	<1foks2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two breeds (the English and the American) of short-haired hound, usually kept for hunting foxes.
fox hunt	1.a.
	syl	fox hunt
	pos	n.
	def	the hunting of foxes with hounds.
fox hunt	1.b.
	syl	fox hunt
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this.
fox hunt	2.
	syl	fox hunt
	pos	n.
	def	an organization for fox hunting within a particular area.
fox-hunting	0.
	syl	fox-hunt:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a sport in which hunters follow a pack of hounds in pursuit of a fox.
fox-hunter	sub
	head	fox-hunting
	syl	fox-2hunt:er
	pos	n.
foxie	0.
	syl	fox:ie
	pron	<1foksi>
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {fox terrier}.
foxing	0.
	syl	fox+ing
	pron	<1foksiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of leather, etc., used to reinforce or trim part of the upper of a shoe.
fox squirrel	0.
	syl	fox squir+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a large squirrel, occurring in E North America.
foxtail	1.
	syl	fox+tail
	pron	<1foks2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any grass of the genus esp. of Europe, Asia, and South America, having soft cylindrical spikes of flowers: cultivated as a pasture grass.
foxtail	2.
	syl	fox+tail
	pron	<1foks2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related grasses, esp. any of the genus
William Henry	infl
	head	Fox Talbot
	syl	Wil:liam Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Fox Talbot	0.
	syl	Fox Tal:bot
	pron	<foks> <1tc:lb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1800-77, English physicist; a pioneer of photography.
fox terrier	0.
	syl	fox ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	either of two breeds of small black-and-white terrier, the wire-haired and the smooth.
foxtrot	1.
	syl	fox+trot
	pron	<1foks2trot>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance in quadruple time, combining short and long steps in various sequences. {~} {+trots, +trot+ting, +trot+ted}.
foxtrot	2.
	syl	fox+trot
	pron	<1foks2trot>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform this dance.
foxier	infl
	head	foxy
	syl	fox:i+er
	pos	adj.
foxiest	infl
	head	foxy
	syl	fox:i+est.
	pos	adj.
foxy	1.
	syl	fox:y
	pron	<1foksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a fox, esp. in craftiness.
foxy	2.
	syl	fox:y
	pron	<1foksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	smelling strongly, like a fox.
foxy	3.
	syl	fox:y
	pron	<1foksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a reddish-brown colour.
foxy	4.
	syl	fox:y
	pron	<1foksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paper, wood, etc.
	def	spotted, esp. by mildew.
foxy	5.
	syl	fox:y
	pron	<1foksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine
	def	having the flavour of fox grapes.
foxily	sub
	head	foxy
	syl	fox:i+ly
	pos	adv.
foxiness	sub
	head	foxy
	syl	fox:i+ness
	pos	n.
foyboat	ety	C19: from foy to provide aid for ships, esp. those in distress
foyboat	0.a.
	syl	foy+boat
	pron	<1fci2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tyneside dialect.
	def	a small rowing boat.
foyboat	0.b.
	syl	foy+boat
	pron	<1fci2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tyneside dialect.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a foyboatman.
foyer	ety	C19: from French: fireplace, from Medieval Latin foc*_arius, from Latin focus fire
foyer	0.
	syl	foy+er
	pron	<1fciA>, <1fci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hall, lobby, or anteroom, used for reception and as a meeting place, as in a hotel, theatre, cinema, etc.
fp	0.
	syl	fp
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	forte-piano.
fp	alt
	or	fp
	syl	fp
fp	1.
	or	fp
	syl	f.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	freezing point.
fp	2.
	or	fp
	syl	f.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fine point.
fp	alt
	head	FP
	or	FP
	syl	f.p.
FP	1.
	or	fp
	syl	F.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {fp} freezing point.
FP	2.
	or	fp
	syl	F.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fully paid.
FPA	0.
	syl	F.P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Family Planning Association.
fps	1.
	syl	f.p.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	feet per second.
fps	2.
	syl	f.p.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	foot-pound-second.
fps	3.
	syl	f.p.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Photog.
	def	frames per second.
fps units	0.
	syl	fps u:nits
	pos	n.
	def	an Imperial system of units based on the foot, pound, and second as the units of length, mass, and time. For scientific and most technical purposes these units have been replaced by SI units.
Fr	0.
	syl	Fr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	francium.
fr	1.
	syl	fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fragment.
fr	2.
	syl	fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	franc.
fr	3.
	syl	fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	from.
Fr	ety	Latin: brother
Fr	ety	from German Frau 
Fr	1.a.
	syl	Fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Father.
Fr	1.b.
	syl	Fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Frater.
Fr	1.c.
	syl	Fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Friar.
Fr	2.
	syl	Fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	France.
Fr	3.
	syl	Fr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	French. {?-$D}. the German equivalent of {Mrs}.
Fra	ety	Italian, short for frate brother (in either natural or religious sense), from Latin fr*_ater #7brother 
Fra	0.
	syl	Fra
	pron	<fra:>
	pos	n.
	def	brother: a title given to an Italian monk or friar.
fracas	ety	C18: from French, from fracasser to shatter, from Latin frangere to break, in?!fluenced by quass*_are to shatter
fracas	0.
	syl	fra+cas
	pron	<1fr@ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy quarrel; brawl.
fraction	ety	C14: from Late Latin fracti*_o a breaking into pieces, from Latin fractus broken, from frangere to break
fraction	1.a.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ratio of two expressions or numbers other than zero.
fraction	1.b.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any rational number that can be expressed as the ratio of two integers, / , where does not equal 1, or 0, and does not equal 0.
fraction	2.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any part or subdivision.
	exam	1	a substantial fraction of the nation.
fraction	3.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece; fragment.
fraction	4.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a component of a mixture separated by a fractional process, such as fractional distillation.
fraction	5.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the formal breaking of the bread in Communion.
fraction	6.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of breaking.
fraction	7.
	syl	frac+tion
	pron	<1fr@kS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide.
fractional	1.
	syl	frac+tion+al
	pron	<1fr@kS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, containing, or constituting one or more fractions.
fractional	2.
	syl	frac+tion+al
	pron	<1fr@kS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a process in which components of a mixture are separated by exploiting differences in their physical properties, such as boiling points, solubility, etc..
	exam	1	fractional distillation;
	exam	2	fractional crystallization.
fractional	3.
	syl	frac+tion+al
	pron	<1fr@kS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small or insignificant.
fractional	4.
	syl	frac+tion+al
	pron	<1fr@kS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	broken up; fragmented.
fractional	xref
	syl	frac+tion+al
	pron	<1fr@kS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {frac+tion+ar@.y} (#!fr@ak#s$$n$$ri).
fractionally	sub
	head	fractional
	syl	frac+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
fractional currency	0.
	syl	frac+tion+al cur+ren+cy
	pos	n.
	def	paper or metal money of smaller denomination than the standard monetary unit.
fractional distillation	1.
	syl	frac+tion+al dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the process of separating the constituents of a liquid mixture by heating it and condensing separately the components according to their different boiling points.
fractional distillation	2.
	syl	frac+tion+al dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a distillation in which the vapour is brought into contact with a countercurrent of condensed liquid to increase the purity of the final products.
fractional distillation	xref
	syl	frac+tion+al dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {distillation}.
fractionate	1.
	syl	frac+tion+ate
	pron	<1fr@kS*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or cause to separate into constituents or into fractions containing concentrated constituents.
fractionate	2.
	syl	frac+tion+ate
	pron	<1fr@kS*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to obtain (a constituent of a mixture) by a fractional process.
fractionation	sub
	head	fractionate
	syl	frac+tion:1a+tion
	pos	n.
fractionator	sub
	head	fractionate
	syl	frac+tion:2a+tor
	pos	n.
fractionise	alt
	head	fractionize
	or	fractionize
	syl	frac+tion+ise
	pron	<1fr@kS*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
fractionize	0.
	or	fractionise
	syl	frac+tion+ize
	pron	<1fr@kS*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide (a number or quantity) into fractions.
fractionization	sub
	head	fractionize
	or	fractionisation
	syl	frac+tion:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
fractionisation	sub
	head	fractionize
	or	fractionization
	syl	frac+tion:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
fractious	ety	C18: from (obsolete) fraction discord+-#7ous 
fractious	1.
	syl	frac+tious
	pron	<1fr@kS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	irritable.
fractious	2.
	syl	frac+tious
	pron	<1fr@kS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unruly.
fractiously	sub
	head	fractious
	syl	frac+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
fractiousness	sub
	head	fractious
	syl	frac+tious+ness
	pos	n.
fractocumulus	ety	C19: from Latin fractus broken+#7cumulus 
fractocumuli	infl
	head	fractocumulus
	syl	frac+to+cu+mu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fractocumulus	0.
	syl	frac+to+cu+mu+lus
	pron	<2fr@kt*u1kju:mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	low ragged slightly bulbous cloud, often appearing below nimbo?!stratus clouds during rain. Also called: {fractocumulus cloud}.
fractostratus	ety	C19: from Latin fractus broken+#7stratus 
ti	infl
	head	fractostratus
	syl	+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fractostratus	0.
	syl	frac+to+stra+tus
	pron	<2fr@kt*u1stra:t*s>, <-1str@t->
	pos	n.
	def	low ragged layered cloud often appearing below nimbostratus clouds during rain.
fracture	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin fract*_ura, from frangere to break
fracture	1.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of breaking or the state of being broken.
fracture	2.a.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the breaking or cracking of a bone or the tearing of a cartilage.
fracture	2.b.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the resulting condition. See also {Colles' fracture, comminuted fracture, compound fracture, greenstick fracture, impacted fracture, simple fracture}.
fracture	3.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a division, split, or breach.
fracture	4.a.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic appearance of the surface of a freshly broken mineral or rock.
fracture	4.b.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which a mineral or rock naturally breaks.
fracture	5.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break; split.
fracture	6.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or crack (a bone) or (of a bone) to become broken or cracked.
fracture	7.
	syl	frac+ture
	pron	<1fr@kC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tear (a cartilage) or (of a cartilage) to become torn.
fracturable	sub
	head	fracture
	syl	frac+tur:a+ble
	pos	adj.
fractural	sub
	head	fracture
	syl	frac+tur+al
	pos	adj.
frae	0.
	syl	frae
	pron	<frA>
	pos	prep.
	def	a Scot. word for {from}.
fraenum	ety	C18: from Latin: bridle
frenum	alt
	head	fraenum
	or	fraenum
	syl	fre+num
	pron	<1frEn*m>
	pos	n.
fraena	infl
	head	fraenum
	syl	frae+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fraenum	0.
	or	frenum
	syl	frae+num
	pron	<1frEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fold of membrane or skin, such as the fold beneath the tongue, that supports an organ.
frag	ety	C20: short for fragmentation grenade, as used in Vietnam
frags	infl
	head	frag
	syl	frags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fragging	infl
	head	frag
	syl	frag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fragged	infl
	head	frag
	syl	fragged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
frag	0.
	syl	frag
	pron	<fr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. military slang.
	def	to kill or wound (a fellow soldier or superior officer) deliberately with an explosive device.
fragging	sub
	head	frag
	syl	frag+ging
	pos	n.
fragile	ety	C17: from Latin fragilis, from frangere to break
fragile	1.
	syl	frag+ile
	pron	<1fr@JIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be broken easily.
fragile	2.
	syl	frag+ile
	pron	<1fr@JIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a weakened physical state.
fragile	3.
	syl	frag+ile
	pron	<1fr@JIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	delicate; light.
	exam	1	a fragile touch.
fragile	4.
	syl	frag+ile
	pron	<1fr@JIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	slight; tenuous.
	exam	1	a fragile link with the past.
fragilely	sub
	head	fragile
	syl	frag+ile+ly
	pos	adv.
fragility	sub
	head	fragile
	or	fragileness
	syl	fra+gil+i:ty
	pron	<fr*1Jiliti>
	pos	n.
fragileness	sub
	head	fragile
	or	fragility
	syl	fra+gile+ness
	pos	n.
fragment	ety	C15: from Latin fragmentum, from frangere to break
fragment	1.
	syl	frag+ment
	pron	<1fr@gm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece broken off or detached.
	exam	1	fragments of rock.
fragment	2.
	syl	frag+ment
	pron	<1fr@gm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an incomplete piece; portion.
	exam	1	fragments of a novel.
fragment	3.
	syl	frag+ment
	pron	<1fr@gm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a scrap; morsel; bit.
fragment	4.
	syl	frag+ment
	pron	<fr@g1ment>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also U.S.
	def	to break or cause to break into fragments.
fragmental	1.
	syl	frag+men+tal
	pron	<fr@g1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks or deposits
	def	composed of fragments of pre-existing rocks and minerals.
fragmental	2.
	syl	frag+men+tal
	pron	<fr@g1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {fragmentary}.
fragmentally	sub
	head	fragmental
	syl	frag+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
fragmentary	0.
	syl	frag+men+tar:y
	pron	<1fr@gm*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of fragments; disconnected; incomplete. Also: {fragmental}.
fragmentarily	sub
	head	fragmentary
	syl	frag+men+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fragmentariness	sub
	head	fragmentary
	syl	frag+men+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
fragmentation	1.
	syl	frag+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2fr@gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of fragment?!ing or the state of being fragmented.
fragmentation	2.
	syl	frag+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2fr@gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the disintegration of norms regulating behaviour, thought, and social relationships.
fragmentation	3.
	syl	frag+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2fr@gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the steel particles of an exploded projectile.
fragmentation	4.
	syl	frag+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2fr@gmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a weapon designed to explode into many small pieces, esp. as an antipersonnel weapon.
	exam	1	a fragmentation bomb.
Jean Honor'e	infl
	head	Fragonard
	syl	Jean Ho:no:r*'e
	pron	<Z?~a> <cnc1rA>
	pos	n.
Fragonard	0.
	syl	Fra:go:nard
	pron	French <fragc1na:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1732-1806, French artist, noted for richly coloured paintings typifying the frivolity of 18th-century French court life.
fragrancy	alt
	head	fragrance
	or	fragrance
	syl	fra+gran+cy
	pos	n.
fragrances	infl
	head	fragrance
	or	fragrancies
	syl	fra+granc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fragrancies	infl
	head	fragrance
	or	fragrances
	syl	fra+gran+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fragrance	1.
	or	fragrancy
	syl	fra+grance
	pron	<1frAgr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasant or sweet odour; scent; perfume.
fragrance	2.
	or	fragrancy
	syl	fra+grance
	pron	<1frAgr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being fragrant.
fragrant	ety	C15: from Latin fr*_agr*_ans, from fr*_agr*_are to emit a smell
fragrant	0.
	syl	fra+grant
	pron	<1frAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pleasant or sweet smell.
fragrantly	sub
	head	fragrant
	syl	fra+grant+ly
	pos	adv.
frail	ety	C13: from Old French frele, from Latin fragilis, #7fragile 
frail	H1.1.
	syl	frail
	pron	<frAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically weak and delicate.
frail	H1.2.
	syl	frail
	pron	<frAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	fragile.
	exam	1	a frail craft.
frail	H1.3.
	syl	frail
	pron	<frAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily corrupted or tempted.
frailly	sub
	head	frail
	syl	frail+ly
	pos	adv.
frailness	sub
	head	frail
	syl	frail+ness
	pos	n.
frail	ety	C13: from Old French fraiel, of uncertain origin
frail	H2.1.
	syl	frail
	pron	<frAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rush basket for figs or raisins.
frail	H2.2.
	syl	frail
	pron	<frAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of raisins or figs equal to between 50 and 75 pounds.
frailties	infl
	head	frailty
	syl	frail+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frailty	1.
	syl	frail+ty
	pron	<1frAlti>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or moral weakness.
frailty	2.
	syl	frail+ty
	pron	<1frAlti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a fault symptomatic of moral weakness.
fraise	ety	C18: from French: mesentery of a calf, from Old French fraiser to remove a shell, from Latin frendere to crush
fraise	1.
	syl	fraise
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a neck ruff worn during the 16th century.
fraise	2.
	syl	fraise
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a sloping or horizontal rampart of pointed stakes.
fraise	3.a.
	syl	fraise
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for enlarging a drill hole.
fraise	3.b.
	syl	fraise
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for cutting teeth on watch wheels.
Fraktur	ety	German, from Latin fract*_ura a breaking, #7fracture ; from the curlicues that seem to interrupt the continuous line of a word
Fraktur	0.
	syl	Frak+tur
	pron	German <frak1tu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of typeface, formerly used in German typesetting for many printed works.
framboesia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from French framboise raspberry; see #7framboise ; so called because of its raspberry-like excrescences
frambesia	alt
	head	framboesia
	or	framboesia
	syl	fram+be+si:a
	pron	<fr@m1bEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
framboesia	0.
	or	frambesia
	syl	fram+boe+si:a
	pron	<fr@m1bEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {yaws}.
framboise	ety	C16: from Old French: raspberry, probably of Germanic origin
framboise	0.
	syl	fram+boise
	pron	French. <fr?~a1bwaz>
	pos	n.
	def	a brandy distilled from raspberries in the Alsace-Lorraine region.
frame	ety	Old English framiae to avail; related to Old Frisian framia to carry out, Old Norse frama 
frame	1.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an open structure that gives shape and support to something, such as the transverse stiffening ribs of a ship's hull or an aircraft's fuselage or the skeletal beams and uprights of a building.
frame	2.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosing case or border into which something is fitted.
	exam	1	the frame of a picture.
frame	3.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the system around which something is built up.
	exam	1	the frame of government.
frame	4.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure of the human body.
frame	5.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition; state (esp. in the phrase {frame of mind) }.
frame	6.a.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of individual exposures on a strip of film used in making motion pictures.
frame	6.b.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual exposure on a film used in still photography.
frame	6.c.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual picture in a comic strip.
frame	7.a.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a television picture scanned by one or more electron beams at a particular frequency.
frame	7.b.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of the picture so formed.
frame	8.a.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooden triangle used to set up the balls.
frame	8.b.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the balls when set up.
frame	8.c.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a single game finished when all the balls have been potted. U.S. equivalent (for
frame	8.a.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	and {b}.) : { {rack} %1 (sense 6)}.
frame	9.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cold frame}.
frame	10.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the sections of which a beehive is composed, esp. one designed to hold a honeycomb.
frame	11.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or part of a machine over which yarn is stretched in the production of textiles.
frame	12.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in language teaching, etc.
	def	a syntactic construction with a gap in it, used for assigning words to syntactic classes by seeing which words may fill the gap.
frame	13.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in telecommunications, computers, etc.
	def	one cycle of a regularly recurring number of pulses in a pulse train.
frame	14.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another word for {frame-up}.
frame	15.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	shape; form.
frame	16.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to construct by fitting parts together.
frame	17.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw up the plans or basic details for; outline.
	exam	1	to frame a policy.
frame	18.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to compose, contrive, or conceive.
	exam	1	to frame a reply.
frame	19.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide, support, or enclose with a frame.
	exam	1	to frame a picture.
frame	20.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to form (words) with the lips, esp. silently.
frame	21.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to conspire to incriminate (someone) on a false charge.
frame	22.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to contrive the dishonest outcome of (a contest, match, etc.); rig.
frame	23.a.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	dependent imperative
	def	to make an effort.
frame	23.b.
	syl	frame
	pron	<frAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have ability.
framable	sub
	head	frame
	or	frameable
	syl	fram+a:ble
	pos	adj.
frameable	sub
	head	frame
	or	framable
	syl	frame+a:ble
	pos	adj.
frameless	sub
	head	frame
	syl	frame+less
	pos	adj.
framer	sub
	head	frame
	syl	fram+er
	pos	n.
frame aerial	0.
	syl	frame aer+i:al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {loop aerial}.
frame house	0.
	syl	frame house
	pos	n.
	def	a house that has a structural framework of timber.
frame line	0.
	syl	frame line
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a black horizontal bar appearing between successive picture images.
frame of reference	1.
	syl	frame of ref+er+ence
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a set of basic assumptions or standards that determines and sanctions behaviour.
frame of reference	2.
	syl	frame of ref+er+ence
	pos	n.
	def	any set of planes or curves, such as the three coordinate axes, used to locate or measure movement of a point in space.
frame-up	1.
	syl	frame-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a conspiracy to incriminate someone on a false charge.
frame-up	2.
	syl	frame-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a plot to bring about a dishonest result, as in a contest.
framework	1.
	syl	frame+work
	pron	<1frAm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural plan or basis of a project.
framework	2.
	syl	frame+work
	pron	<1frAm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure or frame supporting or containing something.
framework	3.
	syl	frame+work
	pron	<1frAm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	frames collectively.
framework	4.
	syl	frame+work
	pron	<1frAm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work such as embroidery or weaving done in or on a frame.
framing	1.
	syl	fram+ing
	pron	<1frAmiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame, framework, or system of frames.
framing	2.
	syl	fram+ing
	pron	<1frAmiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which something is framed.
franc	ety	C14: from Old French; from the Latin phrase Rex Franc*_orum King of the Franks, inscribed on 14th-century francs
franc	1.
	syl	franc
	pron	<fr@Gk>, French <fr?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of France, French dependencies, and Monaco, divided into 100 centimes.
franc	2.
	syl	franc
	pron	<fr@Gk>, French <fr?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit of Belgium and Luxembourg, divided into 100 centimes.
franc	3.
	syl	franc
	pron	<fr@Gk>, French <fr?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit of Switzerland and Liechtenstein, divided into 100 centimes.
franc	4.
	syl	franc
	pron	<fr@Gk>, French <fr?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit, comprising 100 centimes, of the following countries: Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Chad, Dahomey, Gabon, Guinea, the Ivory Coast, Mauritania, the Malagasy Republic, Niger, the Republic of Congo, Senegal, Togo, Upper Volta, Mali, and Rwanda.
franc	5.
	syl	franc
	pron	<fr@Gk>, French <fr?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a Moroccan monetary unit worth one hundredth of a dirham.
France	H1.0.
	syl	France
	pron	<fra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Europe, between the English Channel, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic: the largest country wholly in Europe; became a republic in 1793 after the French Revolution and an empire in 1804 under Napoleon; reverted to a monarchy (1815-48), followed by the Second Republic (1848-52), the Second Empire (1852-70), the Third Republic (1870-1940), and the Fourth and Fifth Republics (1946 and 1958); a member of the Common Market. It is generally flat or undulating in the north and west and mountainous in the south and east. Language: French. Religion: mostly Roman Catholic. Currency: franc. Capital: Paris. Pop.: 52655802 (1975). Area: (including Corsica) 551600 sq. km (212973 sq. miles). Related adj.: {Gallic}.
France	H2.0.
	syl	France
	qual	French
	def	fr?~as) {A@.na@.tole} (ana#!t@$l), pen name of 1844-1924, French novelist, short-story writer, and critic. His works include (1881), (1908), and (1914): Nobel prize for literature 1921.
Francesca	0.
	syl	Fran:ces:ca
	pron	Italian <fran1CAska>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Piero della Francesca}.
Franche-Comt'e	0.
	syl	Franche-Com:t*'e
	pron	French <fr?~aS> <k?~c1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E France, covering the Jura and the low country east of the Sa*^one: part of the Kingdom of Burgundy (6th cent. #7a.d. -1137); autonomous as the Free County of Burgundy (1137-1384); under Burgundian rule again (1384-1477) and Hapsburg rule (1493-1674); annexed by France (1678).
franchise	ety	C13: from Old French, from franchir to set free, from franc free; see #7frank 
franchise	1.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the right to vote, esp. for representatives in a legislative body; suffrage.
franchise	2.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	n.
	def	any exemption, privilege, or right granted to an individual or group by a public authority, such as the right to use public property for a business.
franchise	3.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	authorization granted by a manufacturing enterprise to a distributor to market the manufacturer's products.
franchise	4.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the full rights of citizenship.
franchise	5.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in marine insurance
	def	a sum or percentage stated in a policy, below which the insurer disclaims all liability.
franchise	6.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Commerce, chiefly U.S.
	def	to grant (a person, firm, etc.) a franchise.
franchise	7.
	syl	fran+chise
	pron	<1fr@nCIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	an obsolete word for {enfranchise}.
franchisement	sub
	head	franchise
	syl	fran+chise+ment
	pron	<1fr@nCizm*nt>
	pos	n.
Francis I	1.
	syl	Fran:cis I
	pron	<1fra:nsis>
	pos	n.
	def	1494-1547, king of France (1515-47). His reign was dominated by his rivalry with Emperor Charles V for the control of Italy. He was a noted patron of the arts and learning.
Francis I	2.
	syl	Fran:cis I
	pron	<1fra:nsis>
	pos	n.
	def	title as emperor of Austria of {Francis II}.
Francis II	0.
	syl	Fran:cis II
	pos	n.
	def	1768-1835, last Holy Roman Emperor (1792-1806) and, as Francis I, first emperor of Austria (1804-35). The Holy Roman Empire was dissolved (1806) following his defeat by Napoleon at Austerlitz.
Franciscan	0.
	syl	Fran+cis+can
	pron	<fr@n1sisk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of several Christian religious orders of mendicant friars or nuns tracing their origins back to Saint Francis of Assisi; a Grey Friar.
Saint	infl
	head	Francis of Assisi
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Francis of Assisi	0.
	syl	Fran:cis of As+si+si
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1181-1226, Italian monk; founder of the Franciscan order of friars. He is remembered for his humility and love for all creation and, according to legend, he received the stigmata (1224). Feast day: Oct. 4.
Francis of Saint	infl
	head	Francis of Sales
	syl	Fran:cis of Saint.
	pos	n.
Francis of Sales	0.
	syl	Fran:cis of Sales
	pos	n.
	def	1567-1622, French ecclesiastic and theologian; bishop of Geneva (1602-22) and an opponent of Calvinism; author of (1609) and founder of the Order of the Visitation (1610). Feast day: Jan. 29.
Saint	infl
	head	Francis Xavier
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Francis Xavier	0.
	syl	Fran:cis Xa:vi:er
	pron	<1zAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint Francis) {Xavier}.
francium	ety	C20: from New Latin, from F#7rance+ -#7ium ; so-called because first found in France
francium	0.
	syl	fran+ci:um
	pron	<1fr@nsi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable radioactive element of the alkali-metal group, occurring in minute amounts in uranium ores. Symbol: Fr; atomic no.: 87; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%2%3Fr: 22 minutes; valency: 1.
Franck	1.
	syl	Franck
	pos	n.
	qual	French
	def	fr?~ak). {C*'e@.sar (Auguste}) (se#!za$:r). 1822-90, French composer, organist, and teacher, born in Belgium. His works, some of which make use of cyclic form, include a violin sonata, a string quartet, the (1888), and much organ music.
James	infl
	head	Franck
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Franck	2.
	syl	Franck
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1964, U.S. physicist, born in Germany: shared Nobel prize for physics with Gustav Hertz (1925) for work on the quantum theory, particularly the effects of bombarding atoms with electrons.
Francisco	infl
	head	Franco
	syl	Fran:cis:co
	pron	<fran1Tisko>
	pos	n.
Franco	0.
	syl	Fran:co
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u>, Spanish <1fraGko>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1892-1975, Spanish general and statesman; head of state (1939-1975). He was commander-in-chief of the Falangists in the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), defeating the republican government and establishing a dictatorship (1939). He kept Spain neutral in World War II.
Franco-	ety	from Medieval Latin Francus, from Late Latin: F#7rank 
Franco-	0.
	syl	Fran:co-
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating France or French.
	exam	1	Franco-Prussian.
francolin	ety	C17: from French, from Old Italian francolino, of unknown origin
francolin	0.
	syl	fran+co+lin
	pron	<1fr@Gk*ulin>
	pos	n.
	def	any African or Asian partridge of the genus
Franconia	0.
	syl	Fran+co+ni:a
	pron	<fr@G1k*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval duchy of Germany, inhabited by the Franks from the 7th century, now chiefly in Bavaria, Hesse, and Baden-W*"urttemberg.
Franconian	1.
	syl	Fran+co+ni:an
	pron	<fr@G1k*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of medieval Germanic dialects spoken by the Franks in an area from N Bavaria and Alsace to the mouth of the Rhine. {Low Franconian} developed into Dutch, while {Upper Franconian} contributed to High German, of which it remains a recognizable dialect. See also {Old Low German, Old High German, Frankish}.
Franconian	2.
	syl	Fran+co+ni:an
	pron	<fr@G1k*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Franconia, the Franks, or their languages.
Francophil	alt
	head	Francophile
	or	Francophile
	syl	Fran+co+phil
	pron	<1fr@Gk*ufil>
	pos	n.
Francophile	0.
	or	Francophil
	syl	Fran+co+phile
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a person who admires France and the French.
Francophobe	0.
	syl	Fran+co+phobe
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a person who hates or despises France or its people.
Francophone	1.
	syl	Fran+co+phone
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u2f*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a person who speaks French, esp. a native speaker.
Francophone	2.
	syl	Fran+co+phone
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u2f*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	speaking French as a native language.
Francophone	3.
	syl	Fran+co+phone
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u2f*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	using French as a lingua franca.
Francophone	xref
	syl	Fran+co+phone
	pron	<1fr@Gk*u2f*un>
	usage	often not cap.
	def	Compare {Anglophone}.
Franco-Prussian War	0.
	syl	Fran:co-Prus:sian War
	pos	n.
	def	the war of 1870-71 between France and Prussia culminating in the fall of the French Second Empire and the founding of the German empire.
franc-tireur	ety	C19: from franc free+ tireur shooter, from tirer to shoot, of unknown origin
franc-tireur	1.
	syl	franc-ti:reur
	pron	French. <fr?~ati1r@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a sniper.
franc-tireur	2.
	syl	franc-ti:reur
	pron	French. <fr?~ati1r@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a guerrilla or irregular soldier.
franger	ety	C20: perhaps related to F#7rench letter 
franger	0.
	syl	frang+er
	pron	<1fr@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. taboo slang.
	def	a condom.
frangible	ety	C15: from Old French, ultimately from Latin frangere to break
frangible	0.
	syl	fran+gi:ble
	pron	<1fr@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	breakable or fragile.
frangibility	sub
	head	frangible
	or	frangibleness
	syl	fran+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
frangibleness	sub
	head	frangible
	or	frangibility
	syl	fran+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
frangipane	1.a.
	syl	fran+gi+pane
	pron	<1fr@nJi2pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pastry filled with cream and flavoured with almonds.
frangipane	1.b.
	syl	fran+gi+pane
	pron	<1fr@nJi2pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich cake mixture containing ground almonds.
frangipane	2.
	syl	fran+gi+pane
	pron	<1fr@nJi2pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {frangipani} (the perfume).
frangipani	ety	C17: via French from Italian: perfume for scenting gloves, named after the Marquis Muzio Frangipani, 16th-century Roman nobleman who invented it
frangipanis	infl
	head	frangipani
	or	frangipani
	syl	fran+gi+pan:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frangipani	infl
	or	frangipanis
	syl	fran+gi+pan:i.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frangipani	1.
	syl	fran+gi+pan:i
	pron	<2fr@nJi1pa:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American apocynaceous shrub of the genus esp. cultivated for its waxy typically white or pink flowers, which have a sweet overpowering scent.
frangipani	2.
	syl	fran+gi+pan:i
	pron	<2fr@nJi1pa:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfume prepared from this plant or resembling the odour of its flowers.
native frangipani	3.
	head	frangipani
	syl	native frangipani.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Australian evergreen tree, with large fragrant yellow flowers: family
Franglais	ety	C20: from French fran*,cais French+ anglais English
Franglais	0.
	syl	Frang+lais
	pron	French <fr?~a1gle>
	pos	n.
	def	informal French containing a high proportion of words of English origin.
frank	ety	C13: from Old French franc, from Medieval Latin francus free; identical with F#7rank (in Frankish Gaul only members of this people enjoyed full freedom) &- #!frank+a@.ble adj. &- #!frank+er n.
frank	1.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	honest and straightforward in speech or attitude.
	exam	1	a frank person.
frank	2.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	outspoken or blunt.
frank	3.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	open and avowed; undisguised.
	exam	1	frank interest.
frank	4.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {free} or {generous}.
frank	5.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to put a mark on (a letter, parcel, etc.), either cancelling the postage stamp or in place of a stamp, ensuring free carriage. See also {postmark}.
frank	6.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark (a letter, parcel, etc.) with an official mark or signature, indicating the right of free delivery.
frank	7.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to facilitate or assist (a person) to come and go, pass, or enter easily.
frank	8.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain immunity for or exempt (a person).
frank	9.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an official mark or signature affixed to a letter, parcel, etc., ensuring free delivery or delivery without stamps.
frank	10.
	syl	frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the privilege, issued to certain people and establishments, entitling them to delivery without postage stamps.
frankness	sub
	head	frank
	syl	frank+ness
	pos	n.
Frank	ety	Old English Franca; related to Old High German Franko; perhaps from the name of a typical Frankish weapon (compare Old English franca javelin)
Frank	H1.0.
	syl	Frank
	pron	<fr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of West Germanic peoples who spread from the east bank of the middle Rhine into the Roman Empire in the late 4th century #7a.d., gradually conquering most of Gaul and Germany. The Franks achieved their greatest power under Charlemagne.
Anne	infl
	head	Frank
	syl	Anne.
	pos	n.
Frank	H2.0.
	syl	Frank
	pron	Dutch <fraGk>
	pos	n.
	def	1929-45, Dutch Jewess, whose (1947) recorded the experiences of her family while in hiding from the Nazis in Amsterdam (1942-44). They were betrayed and she died in a concentration camp.
frankalmoign	ety	C16: from Anglo-French fraunke almoigne, from fraunke #7frank#7+ almoign church treasury, alms chest
frankalmoign	0.
	syl	frank+al+moign
	pron	<1fr@GkL2mcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	a form of tenure by which religious bodies held lands, esp. on condition of praying for the soul of the donor.
Frankenstein	ety	C19: after Baron Frankenstein, who created a destructive monster from parts of corpses in the novel by Mary Shelley (1818)
Frankenstein	1.
	syl	Frank:en:stein
	pron	<1fr@Gkin2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who creates something that brings about his ruin.
Frankenstein	2.
	syl	Frank:en:stein
	pron	<1fr@Gkin2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Frankenstein's monster}. a thing that destroys its creator.
Frankfort	1.
	syl	Frank+fort
	pron	<1fr@Gkf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Kentucky: the state capital. Pop.: 21356 (1970).
Frankfort	2.
	syl	Frank+fort
	pron	<1fr@Gkf*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	an English spelling of {Frankfurt}.
Fram Main)	infl
	head	Frankfurt
	syl	Fram Main)
	pron	German <1fraGkfurt am 1mIn>
	pos	n.
Frankfurt	0.
	syl	Frank+furt
	pron	German <1fraGkfurt am 1mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Germany, in Hesse on the Main River: a Roman settlement in the 1st century; a free imperial city (1372-1806); seat of the federal assembly (1815-66); university (1914); trade fairs since the 13th century. Pop.: 663422 (1974 est.).
Fran der Oder)	infl
	head	Frankfurt
	syl	Fran der O:der)
	pron	German <1fraGkfurt an der 1o:d*r>
	pos	n.
Frankfurt	0.
	syl	Frank+furt
	pron	German <1fraGkfurt an der 1o:d*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E East Germany on the Polish border: member of the Hanseatic League (1368-1450). Pop.: 65072 (1972 est.).
frankfurter	ety	C20: short for German Frankfurter Wurst sausage from F#7rankfurt (#7am M#7ain) 
frankfurter	0.
	syl	frank+fur+ter
	pron	<1fr@Gk2fR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light brown smoked sausage, made of finely minced pork or beef, often served in a bread roll.
Frankfurter	0.
	syl	Frank+fur+ter
	pron	<1fr@Gk2fR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of Frankfurt.
frankincense	ety	C14: from Old French franc free, pure+ encens #7incense ; see #7frank 
frankincense	0.
	syl	frank+in+cense
	pron	<1fr@Gkin2sens>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic gum resin obtained from trees of the burseraceous genus which occur in Asia and Africa. Also called: {olibanum}.
Frankish	1.
	syl	Frank+ish
	pron	<1fr@GkiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient West Germanic language of the Franks, esp. the dialect that contributed to the vocabulary of modern French. See also {Franconian, Old High German}.
Frankish	2.
	syl	Frank+ish
	pron	<1fr@GkiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Franks or their language.
franklin	ety	C13: from Anglo-French fraunclein, from Old French franc free, on the model of #7chamberlain 
franklin	0.
	syl	frank+lin
	pron	<1fr@Gklin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 14th- and 15th-century England
	def	a substantial landholder of free but not noble birth.
Franklin	H1.0.
	syl	Frank+lin
	pron	<1fr@Gklin>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative district of the Northwest Territories of Canada: consists mostly of Arctic islands; extends to the North Pole. Pop.: (mainly Eskimo) 7747 (1971). Area: 1422565 sq. km (549253 sq. miles).
Aretha	1.
	head	Franklin
	syl	A:re:tha
	pron	<*1rE$T*>
	def	born 1942, U.S. soul singer, whose recordings include (1966), (1968), (1969), and (1977).
Benjamin	2.
	head	Franklin
	syl	Ben:ja:min.
	def	1706-90, American statesman, scientist, and author. He helped draw up the Declaration of Independence (1776) and, as ambassador to France (1776-85), he negotiated an alliance with France and a peace settlement with Britain. As a scientist, he is noted particularly for his researches in electricity, esp. his invention of the lightning conductor.
Franklin	H2.3.
	syl	Frank:lin
	pron	<1fr@Gklin>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1786-1847, English explorer of the Arctic.
franklinite	ety	C19: from Franklin, New Jersey, where it is found,+{-#7ite %1}
franklinite	0.
	syl	frank+lin+ite
	pron	<1fr@Gkli2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black mineral consisting of an oxide of iron, manganese, and zinc: a source of iron and zinc. Formula: (Fe,Mn,Zn)(Fe,Mn)\2O\4.
frankly	1.
	syl	frank+ly
	pron	<1fr@Gkli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	in truth; to be honest.
	exam	1	frankly, I can't bear him.
frankly	2.
	syl	frank+ly
	pron	<1fr@Gkli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a frank manner.
frankpledge	ety	C15: via Anglo-French from Old French franc free (see #7frank) #7+ plege #7pledge 
frankpledge	1.
	syl	frank+pledge
	pron	<1fr@Gk2pleJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	the corporate responsibility of members of a tithing for the good behaviour of each other.
frankpledge	2.
	syl	frank+pledge
	pron	<1fr@Gk2pleJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a member of a tithing.
frankpledge	3.
	syl	frank+pledge
	pron	<1fr@Gk2pleJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a tithing itself.
frantic	ety	C14: from Old French frenetique, from Latin phren*_eticus mad, #7frenetic 
frantic	1.
	syl	fran+tic
	pron	<1fr@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	distracted with fear, pain, joy, etc.
frantic	2.
	syl	fran+tic
	pron	<1fr@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	insane.
frantically	sub
	head	frantic
	or	franticly
	syl	fran+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
franticly	sub
	head	frantic
	or	frantically
	syl	fran+tic+ly
	pos	adv.
franticness	sub
	head	frantic
	syl	fran+tic+ness
	pos	n.
Franz Ferdinand	0.
	syl	Franz Fer:di:nand
	qual	German
	def	frants #!f$erdi@!nant) English name 1863-1914, archduke of Austria; heir apparent of Franz Josef I. His assassination contributed to the outbreak of World War I.
Franz Josef I	0.
	syl	Franz Jo:sef I
	qual	German
	def	frants #!jo$:z$ef) English name 1830-1916, emperor of Austria (1848-1916) and king of Hungary (1867-1916).
Franz Josef Land	0.
	syl	Franz Jo+sef Land
	pos	n.
	def	an archipelago of over 100 islands in the Arctic Ocean, administratively part of the Soviet Union. Area: about 21000 sq. km (8000 sq. miles). Russian name: {Zem@.lya Fran@.tsa Io@.si@.fa} (zji#!mlja #!frants$$ #!j@$sif$$).
frap	ety	C14: from Old French fraper to hit, probably of imitative origin
fraps	infl
	head	frap
	syl	fraps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
frapping	infl
	head	frap
	syl	frap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
frapped	infl
	head	frap
	syl	frapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
frap	0.
	syl	frap
	pron	<fr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to lash down or together.
frapp'e	ety	C19: from French, from frapper to strike, hence, chill; see #7frap 
frapp'e	1.
	syl	frap+p*'e
	pron	<1fr@pA>, French <fra1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink consisting of a liqueur, etc., poured over crushed ice.
frapp'e	2.
	syl	frap+p*'e
	pron	<1fr@pA>, French <fra1pA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; esp. of drinks
	def	chilled; iced.
Fraser	H1.0.
	syl	Fra+ser
	pron	<1frAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Canada, in S central British Columbia, flowing northwest, south, and west through spectacular canyons in the Coast Mountains to the Strait of Georgia. Length: 1370 km (850 miles).
(John) Malcolm	1.
	head	Fraser
	syl	(John) Mal:colm.
	def	born 1930, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia since 1975.
Peter	2.
	head	Fraser
	syl	Pe:ter.
	def	1884-1950, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland; prime minister (1940-49).
frass	ety	C19: from German, from fressen to devour
frass	0.
	syl	frass
	pron	<fr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	excrement or other refuse left by insects and insect larvae.
fratchy	ety	C19: from obsolete fratch to make a harsh noise; perhaps of imitative origin
fratchier	infl
	head	fratchy
	syl	fratch:i+er
	pos	adj.
fratchiest	infl
	head	fratchy
	syl	fratch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fratchy	0.
	syl	fratch:y
	pron	<1fr@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	quarrelsome; irritable.
frater	ety	C16: from Latin: #7brother 
frater	H1.0.
	syl	fra+ter
	pron	<1frAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mendicant friar or a lay brother in a monastery or priory.
frater	ety	C13: from Old French fraiteur, aphetic variant of refreitor, from Late Latin r*_efect*_orium #7refectory 
frater	H2.0.
	syl	fra+ter
	pron	<1frAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a refectory.
fraternal	ety	C15: from Latin fr*_aternus, from fr*_ater brother
fraternal	1.
	syl	fra+ter+nal
	pron	<fr*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or suitable to a brother; brotherly.
fraternal	2.
	syl	fra+ter+nal
	pron	<fr*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a fraternity.
fraternal	3.
	syl	fra+ter+nal
	pron	<fr*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating either or both of a pair of twins of the same or opposite sex that developed from two separate fertilized ova. Compare { {identical} (sense 3).}
fraternalism	sub
	head	fraternal
	syl	fra+1ter+nal+ism
	pos	n.
fraternally	sub
	head	fraternal
	syl	fra+1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
fraternities	infl
	head	fraternity
	syl	fra+ter+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fraternity	1.
	syl	fra+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<fr*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of people united in interests, aims, etc..
	exam	1	the teaching fraternity.
fraternity	2.
	syl	fra+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<fr*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	brother?!hood.
fraternity	3.
	syl	fra+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<fr*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a secret society joined by male students, usually functioning as a social club and bearing a name composed of Greek letters.
fraternise	alt
	head	fraternize
	or	fraternize
	syl	frat+er+nise
	pron	<1fr@t*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
fraternize	1.
	or	fraternise
	syl	frat+er+nize
	pron	<1fr@t*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to associate on friendly terms.
fraternize	2.
	or	fraternise
	syl	frat+er+nize
	pron	<1fr@t*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause fraternal relations between. &- {@!frat+er+ni+#!za+tion} {@!frat+er+ni+#!sa+tion}
fraternizer	sub
	head	fraternize
	or	fraterniser
	syl	frat+er+2niz+er
	pos	n.
fraterniser	sub
	head	fraternize
	or	fraternizer
	syl	frat+er+2nis+er
	pos	n.
fratricide	ety	C15: from Latin fr*_atric*_ida; see #7frater %1#7, -#7cide 
fratricide	1.
	syl	frat+ri+cide
	pron	<1fr@tri2sId>, <1frA->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing one's brother.
fratricide	2.
	syl	frat+ri+cide
	pron	<1fr@tri2sId>, <1frA->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills his brother.
fratricidal	sub
	head	fratricide
	syl	frat+ri+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
Frau	ety	from Old High German frouwa; related to Dutch vrouw 
Frauen	infl
	head	Frau
	or	Fraus
	syl	Frau+en
	pron	<1frau*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fraus	infl
	head	Frau
	or	Frauen
	syl	Fraus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Frau	0.
	syl	Frau
	pron	<frau>
	pos	n.
	def	a married German woman: usually used as a title equivalent to and sometimes extended to older unmarried women.
fraud	ety	C14: from Old French fraude, from Latin fraus deception
fraud	1.
	syl	fraud
	pron	<frc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	deliberate deception, trickery, or cheating intended to gain an advantage.
fraud	2.
	syl	fraud
	pron	<frc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of such deception.
fraud	3.
	syl	fraud
	pron	<frc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	something false or spurious.
	exam	1	his explanation was a fraud.
fraud	4.
	syl	fraud
	pron	<frc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who acts in a false or deceitful way.
fraudulent	ety	C15: from Latin fraudulentus deceitful
fraudulent	1.
	syl	fraud:u+lent
	pron	<1frc:djul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting with or having the intent to deceive.
fraudulent	2.
	syl	fraud:u+lent
	pron	<1frc:djul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or proceeding from fraud or dishonest action.
fraudulence	sub
	head	fraudulent
	or	fraudulency
	syl	fraud:u+lence
	pos	n.
fraudulency	sub
	head	fraudulent
	or	fraudulence
	syl	fraud:u+len+cy
	pos	n.
fraudulently	sub
	head	fraudulent
	syl	fraud:u+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Frauenfeld	0.
	syl	Frau+en+feld
	pron	German <1frau*n2felt>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Switzerland, capital of Thurgau canton. Pop.: 17576 (1970).
fraught	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch vrachten, from vracht #7freight 
fraught	1.
	syl	fraught
	pron	<frc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by with
	def	filled or charged; attended.
	exam	1	a venture fraught with peril.
fraught	2.
	syl	fraught
	pron	<frc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic. (usually postpositive
	def	and foll. by freighted.
fraught	3.
	syl	fraught
	pron	<frc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {freight}.
Fraulein	ety	from Middle High German vrouwel*_in, diminutive of vrouwe lady
Fraulein	infl
	or	Frauleins
	syl	Fr*"au+lein
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Frauleins	infl
	head	Fraulein
	or	Fraulein
	syl	Fr*"au+leins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	English
Fraulein	0.
	syl	Fr*"au+lein
	pron	German <1frcilIn>, English <1frc:lIn>, <1frau->
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried German woman: often used as a title equivalent to Abbrev.: {Frl}.
Joseph von	infl
	head	Fraunhofer
	syl	Jo:seph von
	pron	<1jo:zef> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Fraunhofer	0.
	syl	Fraun:ho:fer
	pron	German <1fraunho:f*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1787-1826, German physicist and optician, who investigated spectra of the sun, planets, and fixed stars, and improved telescopes and other optical instruments.
Fraunhofer lines	0.
	syl	Fraun:ho:fer lines
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a set of dark lines appearing in the continuous emission spectrum of the sun. It is caused by the absorption of light of certain wavelengths coming from the hotter region of the sun by elements in the cooler outer at?!mosphere.
fraxinella	ety	C17: from New Latin: a little ash tree, from Latin fr*_axinus ash
fraxinella	0.
	syl	frax:i+nel+la
	pron	<2fr@ksi1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gas plant}.
fray	ety	C14: short for #7affray 
fray	H1.1.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy quarrel.
fray	H1.2.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fight or brawl.
fray	H1.3.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {fright}.
fray	H1.4.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to fight or disturb the peace.
fray	H1.5.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to frighten.
fray	ety	C14: from French frayer to rub, from Latin fric*_are; see #7friction, friable 
fray	H2.1.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wear or cause to wear away into tatters or loose threads, esp. at an edge or end.
fray	H2.2.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become strained or irritated.
fray	H2.3.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rub or chafe (another object) or (of two objects) to rub against one another.
fray	H2.4.
	syl	fray
	pron	<frA>
	pos	n.
	def	a frayed place, as in cloth.
Frazer	0.
	syl	Fra:zer
	pron	<1frAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James George}. 1854-1941, Scottish anthropologist; author of many works on primitive religion, and magic, esp. (1890).
Joe	infl
	head	Frazier
	syl	Joe.
	pos	n.
Frazier	0.
	syl	Fra:zier
	pron	<1frAzj*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1944, U.S. boxer: won the world heavyweight title in 1970 and was the first to beat Muhammad Ali professionally (1971).
frazil	ety	C19: from Canadian French frasil, from French fraisil cinders, ultimately from Latin fax torch ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** cinders, ultimately from Latin fax torch ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
frazil	0.
	syl	fra+zil
	pron	<1frAzil>
	pos	n.
	def	spikes of ice that form in water moving turbulently enough to prevent the formation of a sheet of ice.
frazzle	ety	C19: probably from Middle English faselen to fray, from fasel fringe; influenced by {#7fray %2}
frazzle	1.
	syl	fraz+zle
	pron	<1fr@zL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or become exhausted or weary; tire out.
frazzle	2.
	syl	fraz+zle
	pron	<1fr@zL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for { {fray%2} (sense 1)}.
frazzle	3.
	syl	fraz+zle
	pron	<1fr@zL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the state of being frazzled or exhausted.
frazzle	4.
	syl	fraz+zle
	pron	<1fr@zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a frayed end or remnant.
to a frazzle	5.
	head	frazzle
	syl	to a frazzle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	absolutely; completely (esp. in the phrase {burnt to a frazzle}) .
FRCM	0.
	syl	F.R.C.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Royal College of Music.
FRCO	0.
	syl	F.R.C.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Royal College of Organists.
FRCP	0.
	syl	F.R.C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians.
FRCS	0.
	syl	F.R.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
freak	ety	C16: of obscure origin
freak	H1.1.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or plant that is abnormal or deformed; monstrosity.
freak	H1.2.a.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, event, etc., that is abnormal or extremely unusual.
freak	H1.2.b.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a freak storm.
freak	H1.3.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a personal whim or caprice.
freak	H1.4.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who acts or dresses in a markedly unconventional or strange way.
freak	H1.5.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who is obsessed with something specified.
	exam	1	a jazz freak.
freak	H1.6.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {freak out}.
freak	ety	C17: from earlier freaked, probably coined by Milton, based on #7streak+ obsolete freckt freckled; see #7freckle 
freak	H2.1.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fleck or streak of colour.
freak	H2.2.
	syl	freak
	pron	<frEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to streak with colour; variegate.
freakish	1.
	syl	freak+ish
	pron	<1frEkiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, related to, or characteristic of a freak; abnormal or unusual.
freakish	2.
	syl	freak+ish
	pron	<1frEkiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpredictable or changeable.
	exam	1	freakish weather.
freakishness	sub
	head	freakish
	syl	freak+ish+ness
	pos	n.
freak out	1.
	syl	freak out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to experience or cause to experience radically altered perception characterized by disorientation, hallucinations, etc., esp. under the influence of drugs.
freak out	2.
	syl	freak out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be or cause to be in a heightened emotional state, such as that of anger, excitement, etc.
freak out	3.
	syl	freak out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to withdraw from society and adopt an unconventional way of life.
freakout	infl
	head	freak out
	syl	freak+out.
	pos	n.
freak out	4.
	syl	freak out
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a wild experience, esp. one induced by hallucinogenic drugs.
freakier	infl
	head	freaky
	syl	freak:i+er
	pos	adj.
freakiest	infl
	head	freaky
	syl	freak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
freaky	1.
	syl	freak:y
	pron	<1frEki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	strange; unconventional; bizarre.
freaky	2.
	syl	freak:y
	pron	<1frEki>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {freakish}.
freakily	sub
	head	freaky
	syl	freak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
freakiness	sub
	head	freaky
	syl	freak:i+ness
	pos	n.
freckle	ety	C14: from Old Norse freknur freckles; related to Swedish fr*"akne, Danish fregne 
freckle	1.
	syl	freck+le
	pron	<1frekL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brownish spot on the skin: a localized deposit of the pigment melanin, developed by exposure to sunlight. Technical name: {lentigo}.
freckle	2.
	syl	freck+le
	pron	<1frekL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small area of discoloration; a spot.
freckle	3.
	syl	freck+le
	pron	<1frekL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or become marked with freckles or spots.
freckled	sub
	head	freckle
	or	freckly
	syl	freck+led
	pos	adj.
freckly	sub
	head	freckle
	or	freckled
	syl	freck+ly
	pos	adj.
Fredericia	0.
	syl	Fre+de+ri+cia
	pron	Danish <frAD*1rAdsja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Denmark, in E Jutland at the N end of the Little Belt. Pop.: 33364 (1970).
Frederick I	1.
	syl	Fred:er:ick I
	pron	<1fredrik>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Frederick Barbarossa}.
Frederick I	2.
	syl	Fred:er:ick I
	pron	<1fredrik>
	pos	n.
	def	1657-1713, first king of Prussia (1701-13); son of Frederick William.
Frederick II	1.
	syl	Fred:er:ick II
	pos	n.
	def	1194-1250, Holy Roman Emperor (1220-50), king of Germany (1212-50), and king of Sicily (1198-1250).
Frederick II	2.
	syl	Fred:er:ick II
	pos	n.
	def	See {Frederick the Great}.
Frederick III	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick III
	pos	n.
	def	called 1463-1525, elector of Saxony (1486-1525). He protected Martin Luther in Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms (1521).
Frederick IX	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick IX
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1972, king of Denmark (1947-72).
Frederick Barbarossa	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick Bar:ba:ros:sa
	pron	<2ba:b*1ros*>
	pos	n.
	def	official title ??1123-90, Holy Roman Emperor (1155-90), king of Germany (1152-90). His attempt to assert imperial rights in Italy ended in his defeat at Legnano (1176) and the independ?!ence of the Lombard cities (1183).
Frederick the Great	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick the Great
	pos	n.
	def	official title 1712-86, king of Prussia (1740-86); son of Frederick William I. He gained Silesia during the War of Austrian Succession (1740-48) and his military genius during the Seven Years' War (1756-63) established Prussia as a European power. He was also a noted patron of the arts.
Frederick William	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick Wil:liam
	pos	n.
	def	called 1620-88, elector of Brandenburg (1640-88).
Frederick William I	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick Wil:liam I
	pos	n.
	def	1688-1740, king of Prussia (1713-40); son of Frederick I: reformed the Prussian army.
Frederick William III	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick Wil:liam III
	pos	n.
	def	1770-1840, king of Prussia (1797-1840).
Frederick William IV	0.
	syl	Fred:er:ick Wil:liam IV
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1861, king of Prussia (1840-61). He submitted to the 1848 Revolution but refused the imperial crown offered by the Frankfurt Parliament (1849). In 1857 he became insane and his brother, William I, became regent (1858-61).
Fredericton	0.
	syl	Fred+er+ic+ton
	pron	<1fredrikt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, capital of New Brunswick, on the St. John River. Pop.: 24254 (1971).
Frederiksberg	0.
	syl	Fred+er+iks+berg
	pron	Danish <2freDrAgs1ber>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Denmark, within the area of greater Copenhagen: founded in 1651 by King Frederick III. Pop.: 101899 (1970).
Fredrikstad	0.
	syl	Fred+rik+stad
	pron	Norwegian <1fredrik2sta>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Norway at the entrance to Oslo Fjord. Pop.: 30009 (1970).
free	ety	Old English fr*_eo; related to Old Saxon, Old High German fr*_i, Gothic freis free, Sanskrit priya dear ?-#! fre+er n.
freer	infl
	head	free
	syl	fre+er
	pos	adj.
freest	infl
	head	free
	syl	fre+est.
	pos	adj.
free	1.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to act at will; not under compulsion or restraint.
free	2.a.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	having personal rights or liberty; not enslaved or confined.
free	2.b.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	land of the free.
free	3.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by from
	def	not subject (to) or restricted (by some regulation, constraint, etc.); exempt.
	exam	1	a free market;
	exam	2	free from pain.
free	4.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a country, etc.
	def	autonomous or independ?!ent.
free	5.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	exempt from external direction or restriction; not forced or induced.
	exam	1	free will.
free	6.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to conventional constraints.
	exam	1	free verse.
free	7.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of jazz
	def	totally improvised, with no preset melodic, harmonic, or rhythmic basis.
free	8.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	not exact or literal.
	exam	1	a free translation.
free	9.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	costing nothing; provided without charge.
	exam	1	free entertainment.
free	10.a.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to payment of rent or performance of services; freehold.
free	10.b.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to any burden or charge, such as a mortgage or lien; unencumbered.
free	11.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of or with
	def	ready or generous in using or giving; liberal; lavish.
	exam	1	free with advice.
free	12.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained by propriety or good manners; licentious.
free	13.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	not occupied or in use; available.
	exam	1	a free cubicle.
free	14.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	open or available to all; public.
free	15.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fixed or joined; loose.
	exam	1	the free end of a chain.
free	16.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	def	without obstruction or impediment.
	exam	1	free passage.
free	17.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	chemically uncombined.
	exam	1	free nitrogen.
free	18.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting a vowel that can occur in an open syllable, as the vowel in as opposed to the vowel in
free	19.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a morpheme that can occur as a separate word. Compare { {bound%1} (sense 8)}.
free	20.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	denoting an occurrence of a variable not bound by a quantifier. Compare { {bound%1} (sense 9)}.
free	21.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some materials, such as certain kinds of stone
	def	easily worked.
free	22.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of the wind
	def	blowing from the quarter.
free and easy	23.
	head	free
	syl	free and easy.
	def	casual or tolerant; easy-going.
for free	24.
	head	free
	syl	for free.
	qual	Nonstandard.
	def	without charge or cost.
free	25.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a free manner; freely.
free	26.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adv.
	def	without charge or cost.
free	27.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	with the wind blowing from the quarter.
	exam	1	a yacht sailing free.
make free with	28.
	head	free
	syl	make free with.
	def	to take liberties with; behave too familiarly towards.
frees	infl
	head	free
	syl	frees
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
freeing	infl
	head	free
	syl	free+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
freed	infl
	head	free
	syl	freed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
free	29.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set at liberty; release.
free	30.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove obstructions, attachments, or impediments from; disengage.
free	31.
	syl	free
	pron	<frE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of or from
	def	to relieve or rid (of obstacles, pain, etc.).
freely	sub
	head	free
	syl	free+ly
	pos	adv.
freeness	sub
	head	free
	syl	free+ness
	pos	n.
-free	0.
	syl	-free
	pron	<-frE>
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	free from.
	exam	1	trouble-free;
	exam	2	lead-free petrol.
free agent	0.
	syl	free a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose actions are not constrained by others.
free alongside ship	0.
	syl	free a:long+side ship
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a shipment of goods
	def	delivered to the dock without charge to the buyer, but excluding the cost of loading onto the vessel. Compare {free on board}. Abbrevs.: {F.A.S., f.a.s}. Also: {free alongside vessel}.
free association	1.
	syl	free as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a method of exploring a person's unconscious by eliciting words and thoughts that are associated with key words provided by a psychoanalyst.
free association	2.
	syl	free as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a spontaneous mental process whereby ideas, words, or images suggest other ideas, etc., in a nonlogical chain reaction.
	infl
	head	freebie
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
freebie	1.
	syl	free+bie
	pron	<1frEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	something provided without charge. {~}
freebie	2.
	syl	free+bie
	pron	<1frEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	without charge; free.
freeboard	0.
	syl	free+board
	pron	<1frE2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the space or distance between the deck of a vessel and the waterline.
freeboot	0.
	syl	free+boot
	pron	<1frE2bu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a freebooter; pillage.
freebooter	ety	C16: from Dutch vrijbuiter, from vrijbuit booty; see #7filibuster 
freebooter	1.
	syl	free+boot:er
	pron	<1frE2bu:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, such as a pirate, living from plunder.
freebooter	2.
	syl	free+boot:er
	pron	<1frE2bu:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, esp. an itinerant, who seeks pleasure, wealth, etc., without responsibility.
freeborn	1.
	syl	free+born
	pron	<1frE2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not born in slavery.
freeborn	2.
	syl	free+born
	pron	<1frE2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for people not born in slavery.
Free Church	1.
	syl	Free Church
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	any Protestant Church, esp. the Presbyterian, other than the Established Church.
Free Church	2.
	syl	Free Church
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	Free-Church attitudes.
free city	0.
	syl	free cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a sovereign or autonomous city; city-state.
free coinage	0.
	syl	free coin+age
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	coinage of bullion brought to the mint by any individual.
free companion	0.
	syl	free com+pan+ion
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a member of a company of mercenary soldiers.
free company	0.
	syl	free com+pan:y
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	def	a band of mercenary soldiers during the Middle Ages.
freedmen	infl
	head	freedman
	syl	freed+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
freedman	0.
	syl	freed+man
	pron	<1frEd2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has been freed from slavery.
freedwoman	sub
	head	freedman
	syl	freed+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
freedom	ety	Old English fr*_eod*_om 
freedom	1.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	personal liberty, as from slavery, bondage, serfdom, etc.
freedom	2.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	liberation or deliverance, as from confinement or bondage.
freedom	3.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being free, esp. to enjoy political and civil liberties.
freedom	4.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	the state of being without something unpleasant or bad; exemption or immunity.
	exam	1	freedom from taxation.
freedom	5.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or privilege of unrestricted use or access.
	exam	1	the freedom of a city.
freedom	6.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	autonomy, self-government, or independence.
freedom	7.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or liberty to order one's own actions.
freedom	8.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the quality, esp. of the will or the individual, of being unrestrained by physical determinants, destiny, etc.
freedom	9.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	ease or frankness of manner; candour.
	exam	1	she talked with complete freedom.
freedom	10.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive familiarity of manner; boldness.
freedom	11.
	syl	free+dom
	pron	<1frEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	ease and grace, as of movement; lack of effort.
freedom fighter	0.
	syl	free+dom fight+er
	pos	n.
	def	a militant revolutionary.
Freedomites	0.
	syl	Free+dom+ites
	pron	<1frEd*2mIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {Sons of Freedom}.
freedom of the seas	1.
	syl	free+dom of the seas
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right of ships of all nations to sail the high seas in peacetime.
freedom of the seas	2.
	syl	free+dom of the seas
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	usage	in wartime
	def	the immunity accorded to neutral ships from attack.
freedom of the seas	3.
	syl	free+dom of the seas
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the exclusive jurisdiction possessed by a state over its own ships sailing the high seas in peacetime.
freedom rider	0.
	syl	free+dom rid+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who participated, esp. in the 1960s, in an organized tour, usually by public transport in the South, in order to protest against racialism and put federal laws on integration to the test.
free energy	0.
	syl	free en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	a thermodynamic property that expresses the capacity of a system to perform work under certain conditions. See {Gibbs function, Helmholtz function}.
free enterprise	0.
	syl	free en+ter+prise
	pos	n.
	def	an economic system in which commercial organizations compete for profit with little state control.
free fall	1.
	syl	free fall
	pos	n.
	def	free descent of a body in which the gravitational force is the only force acting on it.
free fall	2.
	syl	free fall
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a parachute descent before the parachute opens.
free flight	0.
	syl	free flight
	pos	n.
	def	the flight of a rocket, missile, etc., when its engine has ceased to produce thrust.
free-floating	0.
	syl	free-float:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	unattached or uncommitted, as to a cause, a party, etc.
free-floater	sub
	head	free-floating
	syl	free-1float:er
	pos	n.
free-for-all	0.
	syl	free-for-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disorganized brawl or argument, usually involving all those present.
	infl
	head	free form
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
free form	1.
	syl	free form
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular flowing shape, often used in industrial or fabric design.
free-form	infl
	head	free form
	syl	free-form.
	pos	adj.
free form	2.
	syl	free form
	pos	adj.
	def	freely flowing, spontaneous.
free gift	0.
	syl	free gift
	pos	n.
	def	something given away, esp. as an incentive to a purchaser.
free gold	1.
	syl	free gold
	pos	n.
	def	gold, uncombined with other minerals, found in a pure state.
free gold	2.
	syl	free gold
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the excess of gold held by the Federal Reserve Banks over the legal reserve.
free hand	1.
	syl	free hand
	pos	n.
	def	unrestricted freedom to act (esp. in the phrase {give (someone) a free hand}) .
freehand	infl
	head	free hand
	syl	free+hand.
	pos	adj. adv.
free hand	2.
	syl	free hand
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	done
	def	by hand without the use of guiding instruments.
	exam	1	a freehand drawing.
free-handed	0.
	syl	free-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	generous or liberal; unstinting.
free-handedly	sub
	head	free-handed
	syl	free-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
free-handedness	sub
	head	free-handed
	syl	free-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
free-hearted	0.
	syl	free-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	frank and spontaneous; open; generous.
free-heartedly	sub
	head	free-hearted
	syl	free-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
free-heartedness	sub
	head	free-hearted
	syl	free-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
freehold	1.a.
	syl	free+hold
	pron	<1frE2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	tenure by which land is held in fee simple, fee tail, or for life.
freehold	1.b.
	syl	free+hold
	pron	<1frE2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an estate held by such tenure.
freehold	2.
	syl	free+hold
	pron	<1frE2h*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Property law.
	def	relating to or having the nature of freehold.
freeholder	0.
	syl	free+hold:er
	pron	<1frE2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person in possession of a freehold building or estate in land.
free house	0.
	syl	free house
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a public house not bound to sell only one brewer's products.
free kick	0.
	syl	free kick
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	a place kick awarded for a foul or infringement, either direct, from which a goal may be scored, or indirect, from which the ball must be touched by at least one other player for a goal to be allowed.
free labour	1.
	syl	free la+bour
	pos	n.
	def	the labour of workers who are not members of trade unions.
free labour	2.
	syl	free la+bour
	pos	n.
	def	such workers collectively.
freelance	ety	C19 (in sense 3): later applied to politicians, writers, etc.
freelance	1.a.
	syl	free+lance
	pron	<1frE2la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {freelancer}. a self-employed person, esp. a writer or artist, who is not employed continuously but hired to do specific assignments.
freelance	1.b.
	syl	free+lance
	pron	<1frE2la:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a freelance journalist.
freelance	2.
	syl	free+lance
	pron	<1frE2la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a politician, who supports several causes or parties without total commitment to any one.
freelance	3.
	syl	free+lance
	pron	<1frE2la:ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a mercenary soldier or adventurer.
freelance	4.
	syl	free+lance
	pron	<1frE2la:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work as a freelance on (an assignment, etc.).
freelance	5.
	syl	free+lance
	pron	<1frE2la:ns>
	pos	adv.
	def	as a freelance.
free list	1.
	syl	free list
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce, chiefly U.S.
	def	a list of commodities not subject to tariffs.
free list	2.
	syl	free list
	pos	n.
	def	a list of people admitted free.
free-living	1.
	syl	free-liv:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	given to ready indulgence of the appetites.
free-living	2.
	syl	free-liv:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	not parasitic; existing independ?!ently.
free-liver	sub
	head	free-living
	syl	free-1liv:er
	pos	n.
freeload	0.
	syl	free+load
	pron	<1frE2l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to act as a freeloader; sponge.
freeloader	0.
	syl	free+load:er
	pron	<1frE2l*ud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who habitually depends on the charity of others for food, shelter, etc.
freeloading	sub
	head	freeloader
	syl	free+2load:ing
	pos	n.
free love	0.
	syl	free love
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of sexual relationships without fidelity to a single partner or without formal or legal ties.
freemen	infl
	head	freeman
	syl	free+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
freeman	1.
	syl	free+man
	pron	<1frEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is not a slave or in bondage.
freeman	2.
	syl	free+man
	pron	<1frEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys political and civil liberties; citizen.
freeman	3.
	syl	free+man
	pron	<1frEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys a privilege or franchise, such as the freedom of a city.
freemartin	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
freemartin	0.
	syl	free+mar:tin
	pron	<1frE2ma:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of a pair of twin calves of unlike sex that is imperfectly developed and sterile, probably due to the influence of the male hormones of its twin during development in the uterus.
freemason	0.
	syl	free+ma:son
	pron	<1frE2mAsN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	a member of a guild of itinerant skilled stonemasons, who had a system of secret signs and passwords with which they recognized each other.
freemasonic	sub
	head	freemason
	syl	free+ma:son:ic
	pron	<2frEm*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
Freemason	0.
	syl	Free+ma:son
	pron	<1frE2mAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the widespread secret order, founded in London in 1717, of {Free and Accepted Masons}, pledged to brotherliness and mutual aid.
Freemasonic	sub
	head	Freemason
	syl	Free+ma:son:ic
	pron	<2frEm*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
freemasonry	0.
	syl	free+ma:son:ry
	pron	<1frE2mAsNri>
	pos	n.
	def	natural or tacit sympathy and understanding.
Freemasonry	1.
	syl	Free+ma:son:ry
	pron	<1frE2mAsNri>
	pos	n.
	def	the institutions, rites, practices, etc., of Freemasons.
Freemasonry	2.
	syl	Free+ma:son:ry
	pron	<1frE2mAsNri>
	pos	n.
	def	Freemasons collectively.
free on board	0.
	syl	free on board
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a shipment of goods
	def	delivered on board ship or other carrier without charge to the buyer. Compare {free alongside ship}. Abbrevs.: {F.O.B., f.o.b}.
free on rail	0.
	syl	free on rail
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a consignment of goods
	def	delivered to a railway station and loaded onto a train without charge to the buyer. Abbrevs.: {F.O.R., f.o.r}.
free port	1.
	syl	free port
	pos	n.
	def	a port open to all commercial vessels on equal terms.
free port	2.
	syl	free port
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {free zone}. a zone adjoining a port that permits the duty-free entry of foreign goods intended for re-export.
free radical	0.
	syl	free rad:i+cal
	pos	n.
	def	an atom or group of atoms containing at least one unpaired electron and existing for a brief period of time before reacting to produce a stable molecule. Sometimes shortened to {radical}. Compare { {group} (sense 10)}.
free-range	0.
	syl	free-range
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	kept or produced in natural nonintensive conditions.
	exam	1	free-range hens;
	exam	2	free-range eggs.
free-select	0.
	syl	free-se:lect
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. history.
	def	to select (areas of crown land) and acquire the freehold by a series of annual payments. &- {#!free-se@.#!lec+tion} &- {#!free-se@.#!lec+tor}
freesheet	0.
	syl	free+sheet
	pron	<1frE2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper that is distributed free, paid for by its advertisers. Also called: {giveaway}.
freesia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after F. H. T. Freese (died 1876), German physician
freesia	0.
	syl	free+si:a
	pron	<1frEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any iridaceous plant of the genus of southern Africa, cultivated for their white, yellow, or pink tubular fragrant flowers.
free silver	0.
	syl	free sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	the unlimited minting of silver coins, esp. when at a fixed ratio to gold.
Free Soil Party	0.
	syl	Free Soil Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a former U.S. political party opposing slavery from 1848 until 1854 when it merged with the Republican party.
free speech	0.
	syl	free speech
	pos	n.
	def	the right to express one's opinions publicly.
free-spoken	0.
	syl	free-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	speaking frankly or without restraint.
free-spokenly	sub
	head	free-spoken
	syl	free-1spo:ken+ly
	pos	adv.
free-spokenness	sub
	head	free-spoken
	syl	free-1spo:ken+ness
	pos	n.
freestanding	0.
	syl	free+stand:ing
	pron	<2frE1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	standing apart; not attached to or supported by another object.
Free State	2.
	syl	Free State
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {Irish Free State}.
freestone	1.a.
	syl	free+stone
	pron	<1frE2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine-grained stone, esp. sandstone or limestone, that can be cut and worked in any direction without breaking.
freestone	1.b.
	syl	free+stone
	pron	<1frE2st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a freestone house.
freestone	2.a.
	syl	free+stone
	pron	<1frE2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit, such as a peach, in which the flesh separates readily from the stone.
freestone	2.b.
	syl	free+stone
	pron	<1frE2st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a freestone peach.
	def	Compare {clingstone}.
freestyle	1.
	syl	free+style
	pron	<1frE2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a competition or race, as in swimming, in which each participant may use a style of his or her choice instead of a specified style.
freestyle	2.
	syl	free+style
	pron	<1frE2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling style in which any hold or throw is permitted.
freestyle	3.
	syl	free+style
	pron	<1frE2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of acrobatics per?!formed in skiing, skateboarding, etc.
freestyle	4.
	syl	free+style
	pron	<1frE2stIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a free?!style event.
free-swimming	0.
	syl	free-swim:ming
	pos	adj.
	usage	of aquatic animals or larvae
	def	not sessile or attached to any object and therefore able to swim freely in the water.
free-swimmer	sub
	head	free-swimming
	syl	free-1swim:mer
	pos	n.
freethinker	0.
	syl	free+think:er
	pron	<2frE1TiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who forms his ideas and opinions independently of authority or accepted views, esp. in matters of religion.
freethinking	sub
	head	freethinker
	syl	free+1think:ing
	pos	n. adj.
free thought	0.
	syl	free thought
	pos	n.
	def	thought unrestrained and uninfluenced by dogma or authority, esp. in religious matters.
free throw	0.
	syl	free throw
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	an unimpeded shot at the basket from the {free-throw line}, given for a technical fault (one free shot) or a foul (two free shots).
Freetown	0.
	syl	Free+town
	pron	<1frE2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Sierra Leone: founded in 1787 for slaves freed and destitute in England. Pop.: 178600 (1970 est.).
free trade	1.
	syl	free trade
	pos	n.
	def	international trade that is free of such government interference as import quotas, export subsidies, protective tariffs, etc. Compare { {protection} (sense 3)}.
free trade	2.
	syl	free trade
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	illicit trade; smuggling.
free-trader	1.
	syl	free-trad:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports or advocates free trade.
free-trader	2.
	syl	free-trad:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a smuggler or smuggling vessel.
free verse	0.
	syl	free verse
	pos	n.
	def	unrhymed verse without a metrical pattern.
free vote	0.
	syl	free vote
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a parliamentary division in which members are not constrained by a party whip.
freeway	0.
	syl	free+way
	pron	<1frE2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a major road that can be used without paying a toll.
freewheel	1.
	syl	free+wheel
	pron	<2frE1wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a ratchet device in the rear hub of a bicycle wheel that permits the wheel to rotate freely while the pedals are stationary.
freewheel	2.
	syl	free+wheel
	pron	<2frE1wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in the transmission of some vehicles that automatically disengages the drive shaft when it rotates more rapidly than the engine shaft, so that the drive shaft can turn freely.
freewheel	3.
	syl	free+wheel
	pron	<2frE1wEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to coast in a vehicle or on a bicycle using the freewheel.
freewheeling	1.
	syl	free+wheel:ing
	pron	<2frE1wEliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, operating as, or having a freewheel; coasting.
freewheeling	2.
	syl	free+wheel:ing
	pron	<2frE1wEliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	free of restraints; carefree or uninhibited.
free will	1.a.
	syl	free will
	pos	n.
	def	the apparent human ability to make choices that are not externally determined.
free will	1.b.
	syl	free will
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that human beings have such freedom of choice. Compare {determinism}.
free will	1.c.
	syl	free will
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a free-will decision.
free will	2.
	syl	free will
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to make a choice without outside coercion.
	exam	1	he left of his own free will: I did not influence him.
the	infl
	head	Free World
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Free World	0.
	syl	Free World
	pos	n.
	def	the non-Communist countries collectively, esp. those that are actively anti-Communist.
freeze	ety	Old English fr*_eosan; related to Old Norse frj*_osa, Old High German friosan, Latin pr*_ur*_ire to itch; see #7frost 
freezes	infl
	head	freeze
	syl	freez:es
	pos	vb.
freezing	infl
	head	freeze
	syl	freez+ing
	pos	vb.
froze	infl
	head	freeze
	syl	froze
	pos	vb.
frozen	infl
	head	freeze
	syl	fro+zen.
	pos	vb.
freeze	1.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (a liquid) into a solid as a result of a reduction in temperature, or (of a liquid) to solidify in this way, esp. to convert or be converted into ice.
freeze	2.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by over or up
	def	to cover, clog, or harden with ice, or become so covered, clogged, or hardened.
	exam	1	the lake froze over last week.
freeze	3.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fix fast or become fixed (to something) because of the action of frost.
freeze	4.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (food) by subjection to extreme cold, as in a freezer.
freeze	5.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel the sensation or effects of extreme cold.
freeze	6.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to die or cause to die of frost or extreme cold.
freeze	7.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become paralysed, fixed, or motionless, esp. through fear, shock, etc..
	exam	1	he froze in his tracks.
freeze	8.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (moving film) to stop at a particular frame.
freeze	9.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decrease or cause to decrease in animation or vigour.
freeze	10.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become formal, haughty, etc., in manner.
freeze	11.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix (prices, incomes, etc.) at a particular level, usually by government direction.
freeze	12.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forbid by law the exchange, liquidation, or collection of (loans, assets, etc.).
freeze	13.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prohibit the manufacture, sale, or use of (something specified).
freeze	14.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop (a process) at a particu?!lar stage of development.
freeze	15.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to render (tissue or a part of the body) insensitive, as by the application or injection of a local anaesthetic.
freeze	16.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	foll. by onto
	def	to cling.
freeze	17.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of freezing or state of being frozen.
freeze	18.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a spell of temperatures below freezing point, usually over a wide area.
freeze	19.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the fixing of incomes, prices, etc., by legislation.
freeze	20.
	syl	freeze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {frost}.
freezable	sub
	head	freeze
	syl	freez+a:ble
	pos	adj.
freeze-dries	infl
	head	freeze-dry
	syl	freeze-dries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
freeze-drying	infl
	head	freeze-dry
	syl	freeze-dry:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
freeze-dried	infl
	head	freeze-dry
	syl	freeze-dried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
freeze-dry	0.
	syl	freeze-dry
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (a substance) by rapid freezing and subsequently drying in a vacuum.
freeze out	0.
	syl	freeze out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to force or exclude, as by unfriendly behaviour, boycotting, etc.
freezer	1.
	syl	freez+er
	pron	<1frEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {deepfreeze}. a device that freezes or chills, esp. an insulated cold-storage cabinet for long-term storage of perishable foodstuffs.
freezer	2.
	syl	freez+er
	pron	<1frEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for a {refrigerator}.
freeze-up	1.
	syl	freeze-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a period of freezing or extremely cold weather.
freeze-up	2.a.
	syl	freeze-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the freezing of lakes, rivers, and topsoil in autumn or early winter.
freeze-up	2.b.
	syl	freeze-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the time of year when this occurs. Compare {break-up}.
freezing mixture	0.
	syl	freez+ing mix+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of two substances, usually salt and ice, to give a temperature below 0?%C.
freezing point	0.
	syl	freez+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature below which a liquid turns into a solid. It is equal to the melting point.
freezing works	0.
	syl	freez+ing works
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a slaughterhouse at which animal carcasses are frozen for export.
free zone	0.
	syl	free zone
	pos	n.
	def	an area at a port where certain customs restrictions are not implemented. See also {free port}.
F region	0.
	syl	F re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	the highest region of the ionosphere, extending from a height of about 150 kilometres to about 1000 kilometres. It contains the highest proportion of free electrons and is the most useful region for long-range radio transmission. Also called: {Appleton layer}. See also {ionosphere}.
Frei	0.
	syl	Frei
	qual	Spanish
	def	frej) {E@.duar@.do} (e#!$dwar$do). born 1911, Chilean Christian-Democrat statesman; president (1964-70).
Freiburg	1.
	syl	Frei+burg
	pron	German <1frIburk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in SW Baden-W*"urttemberg: under Austrian rule (1368-1805); university (1457). Pop.: 174997 (1974 est.). Official name: {Frei+burg im Breis+gau} (@!$Im #!bra$Isga$u).
Freiburg	2.
	syl	Frei+burg
	pron	German <1frIburk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Fribourg}.
freight	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch vrecht; related to French fret, Spanish flete, Portuguese frete 
freight	1.a.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	n.
	def	commercial transport that is slower and cheaper than express.
freight	1.b.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the price charged for such transport.
freight	1.c.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	n.
	def	goods transported by this means.
freight	1.d.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	freight transport.
freight	2.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a ship's cargo or part of it.
freight	3.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to load with goods for transport.
freight	4.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to convey commercially as or by freight.
freight	5.
	syl	freight
	pron	<frAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to load or burden; charge.
freightless	sub
	head	freight
	syl	freight+less
	pos	adj.
freightage	1.
	syl	freight+age
	pron	<1frAtiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the commercial conveyance of goods.
freightage	2.
	syl	freight+age
	pron	<1frAtiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the goods so transported.
freightage	3.
	syl	freight+age
	pron	<1frAtiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the price charged for such conveyance.
freighter	1.
	syl	freight+er
	pron	<1frAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship or aircraft designed for trans?!porting cargo.
freighter	2.
	syl	freight+er
	pron	<1frAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person concerned with the loading or chartering of a ship.
freightliner	0.
	syl	freight+lin:er
	pron	<1frAt2lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of goods train carrying containers that can be transferred onto lorries or ships.
freight ton	0.
	syl	freight ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {ton%1} (sense 4)}.
Fremantle	0.
	syl	Fre+man+tle
	pron	<1frE2m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Western Australia, on the Indian Ocean. Pop.: 25990 (1971).
fremd	ety	Old English fremde; related to Old High German fremidi 
fremd	0.
	syl	fremd
	pron	<fremd>, <frAmd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	alien or strange.
fremitus	ety	C19: from Latin: a roaring sound, a humming, from fremere to make a low roaring, murmur
fremitus	infl
	syl	frem:i+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fremitus	0.
	syl	frem:i+tus
	pron	<1fremit*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a vibration felt by the hand when placed on a part of the body, esp. the chest, when the patient is speaking or coughing.
French	ety	Old English Frencisc French, Frankish; see F#7rank  &- #!French+ness n.
French	H1.1.
	syl	French
	pron	<frenC>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of France: also an official language of Switzerland, Belgium, Canada, and certain other countries. It is the native language of approximately 70 million people; also used for diplomacy. Historically, French is an Indo-European language belonging to the Romance group. See also {Old French, Anglo-French}.
French	H1.2.
	syl	French
	pron	<frenC>
	pos	n.
	mod	preceded by the; functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives, citizens, or inhabitants of France collectively.
French	H1.3.
	syl	French
	pron	<frenC>
	pos	n.
	def	See {French vermouth}.
French	H1.4.
	syl	French
	pron	<frenC>
	pos	adj.
	def	relat?!ing to, denoting, or characteristic of France, the French, or their language.
French	H2.0.
	syl	French
	pron	<frenC>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Den@.ton Pink@.stone}, 1st Earl of Ypres. 1852-1925, British field marshal in World War I: commanded the British Expeditionary Force in France and Belgium (1914-15); Lord Lieutenant of Ireland (1918-21).
French Academy	0.
	syl	French A:cad+e:my
	pos	n.
	def	an association of 40 French scholars and writers, founded by Cardinal Richelieu in 1635, devoted chiefly to preserving the purity of the French language.
French and Indian War	0.
	syl	French and In+di:an War
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1755-60) between the French and British, each aided by different Indian tribes, that formed part of the North American Seven Years' War.
French bean	1.
	syl	French bean
	pos	n.
	def	a small twining bushy or annual bean plant, with white or lilac flowers and slender green edible pods.
French bean	2.
	syl	French bean
	pos	n.
	def	the pod of this plant. See also {haricot}.
French bean	xref
	syl	French bean
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dwarf bean, kidney bean}.
French bread	0.
	syl	French bread
	pos	n.
	def	white bread in a long slender loaf that is made from a water dough and has a crisp brown crust.
French bulldog	0.
	syl	French bull+dog
	pos	n.
	def	a small stocky breed of dog with a sleek coat and a large square head.
French Cameroons	0.
	syl	French Cam+e:roons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the part of Cameroon formerly administered by France (1919-60).
French Canada	0.
	syl	French Can:a+da
	pos	n.
	def	the areas of Canada, esp. in the province of Quebec, where French Canadians predominate.
French Canadian	1.
	syl	French Ca+na+di:an
	pos	n.
	def	a Canadian citizen whose native language is French.
French-Canadian	infl
	head	French Canadian
	syl	French-Ca:na:di:an.
	pos	adj.
French Canadian	2.
	syl	French Ca+na+di:an
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to French Canadians or their language.
French chalk	0.
	syl	French chalk
	pos	n.
	def	a compact variety of talc used to mark cloth or remove grease stains from materials.
French Community	0.
	syl	French Com+mun+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an international association consist?!ing of France and a number of former French colonies: found?!ed in 1958 as a successor to the French Union.
French cricket	0.
	syl	French crick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a child's game resembling cricket, in which the batsman's legs are used as the wicket.
French cuff	0.
	syl	French cuff
	pos	n.
	def	a double cuff formed by a backward fold of the material.
French curve	0.
	syl	French curve
	pos	n.
	def	a thin plastic sheet with profiles of several curves, used by draughtsmen for drawing curves.
French doors	0.
	syl	French doors
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the U.S. name for {French windows}.
French dressing	0.
	syl	French dress+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a salad dressing made from oil and vinegar with seasonings.
French Equatorial Africa	0.
	syl	French E:qua+to+ri:al Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the former French overseas territories of Chad, Gabon, Middle Congo, and Ubangi-Shari (1910-58).
French Foreign Legion	0.
	syl	French For+eign Le+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of the French Army serving outside France, esp. formerly in French North African colonies. It is largely recruited from foreigners.
French fried potatoes	0.
	syl	French fried po+ta+toes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a more formal name for {chips}. Also called (U.S.): {French fries}.
French Guiana	0.
	syl	French Gui+an:a
	pos	n.
	def	a French overseas region in NE South America, on the Atlantic: colonized by the French in about 1637; tropical forests. Capital: Cayenne. Pop.: 52000 (1975). Area: about 91000 sq. km (23000 sq. miles).
French Guianese	sub
	head	French Guiana
	or	French Guianan
	syl	French Gui:a+nese
	pos	adj. n.
French Guianan	sub
	head	French Guiana
	or	French Guianese
	syl	French Gui+an+an
	pos	adj. n.
French Guinea	0.
	syl	French Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	a former French territory of French West Africa: became independent as Guinea in 1958.
French heel	0.
	syl	French heel
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly high and narrow-waisted heel on women's shoes.
French-heeled	sub
	head	French heel
	syl	French-1heeled
	pos	adj.
French horn	0.
	syl	French horn
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a valved brass instrument with a funnel-shaped mouthpiece and a tube of conical bore coiled into a spiral. It is a transposing instrument in F. Range: about three and a half octaves upwards from B on the second leger line below the bass staff. See {horn}.
Frenchifies	infl
	head	Frenchify
	syl	French:i+fies
	pos	vb.
Frenchifying	infl
	head	Frenchify
	syl	French:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
Frenchified	infl
	head	Frenchify
	syl	French:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
Frenchify	0.
	syl	French:i+fy
	pron	<1frenCi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or become French in appearance, behaviour, etc.
Frenchification	sub
	head	Frenchify
	syl	French:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
French India	0.
	syl	French In+di:a
	pos	n.
	def	a former French overseas territory in India, including Chandernagore and Pondicherry: restored to India between 1949 and 1954.
French Indochina	0.
	syl	French In+do+chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	the territories of SE Asia that were colonized by France and held mostly until 1954: included Cochin China, Annam, and Tonkin (now largely Vietnam), Cambodia, Laos, and Kuang-Chou Wan (returned to China in 1945, now Chan Chiang).
French kiss	0.
	syl	French kiss
	pos	n.
	def	a kiss involving insertion of the tongue into the partner's mouth.
French knickers	0.
	syl	French knick+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	women's wide-legged underpants.
French knot	0.
	syl	French knot
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental stitch made by looping the thread three or four times around the needle before putting it into the fabric.
French leave	ety	C18: alluding to a custom in France of leaving without saying goodbye to one's host or hostess
French leave	0.
	syl	French leave
	pos	n.
	def	an unauthorized or unannounced absence or departure.
French letter	0.
	syl	French let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang term for {condom}.
French lilac	0.
	syl	French li+lac
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {goat's-rue} (sense 1)}.
Frenchmen	infl
	head	Frenchman
	syl	French+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Frenchman	0.
	syl	French+man
	pron	<1frenCm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of France.
Frenchwoman	sub
	head	Frenchman
	syl	French+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
French Morocco	0.
	syl	French Mo+roc+co
	pos	n.
	def	a former French protectorate in NW Africa, united in 1956 with Spanish Morocco and Tangier to form the kingdom of Morocco.
French mustard	0.
	syl	French mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	a mild mustard paste made with vinegar rather than water.
French navy	0.a.
	syl	French na:vy
	pos	n.
	def	a dark dull navy blue.
French navy	0.b.
	syl	French na:vy
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a French-navy dress.
French North Africa	0.
	syl	French North Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the former French possessions of Algeria, French Morocco, and Tunisia.
French Oceania	0.
	syl	French O:ce:an:i:a
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {French Polynesia}.
French pastry	0.
	syl	French pas+try
	pos	n.
	def	a rich pastry made esp. from puff pastry and filled with cream, fruit, etc.
Froll	alt
	head	French pleat
	or	French pleat
	syl	Froll
	pos	n.
French pleat	0.
	or	Froll
	syl	French pleat
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's hair style with the hair gathered at the back into a cylindrical roll.
French-polish	0.
	syl	French-pol:ish
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat with French polish or give a French polish (to).
French polish	1.
	syl	French pol+ish
	pos	n.
	def	a varnish for wood consisting of shellac dissolved in alcohol.
French polish	2.
	syl	French pol+ish
	pos	n.
	def	the gloss finish produced by repeated applications of this polish.
French Polynesia	0.
	syl	French Pol:y+ne:sia
	pos	n.
	def	a French Overseas Territory in the S Pacific Ocean, including the Society Islands, the Tuamotu group, the Gambier group, the Tubuai Islands, and the Marquesas Islands. Capital: Papeete, on Tahiti. Pop.: 113279 (1971). Area: about 4000 sq. km (1500 sq. miles). Former name (until 1958): {French Oceania}.
French Revolution	0.
	syl	French Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the anticlerical and republican revolution in France from 1789 until 1799, when Napoleon seized power.
French Revolutionary calendar	0.
	syl	French Rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for the {Revolutionary calendar}.
French seam	0.
	syl	French seam
	pos	n.
	def	a seam in which the edges are not visible.
French sixth	0.
	syl	French sixth
	pos	n.
	usage	in musical harmony
	def	an augmented sixth chord having a major third and an augmented fourth between the root and the augmented sixth.
French Somaliland	0.
	syl	French So+ma+li+land
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1967) of {Djibouti}.
French stick	0.
	syl	French stick
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a long straight notched stick loaf. Also called: {French stick loaf}.
French Sudan	0.
	syl	French Su+dan
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1898-1959) of {Mali}.
French toast	1.
	syl	French toast
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	toast cooked on one side only.
French toast	2.
	syl	French toast
	pos	n.
	def	bread dipped in beaten egg and lightly fried.
French Togoland	0.
	syl	French To+go+land
	pos	n.
	def	a former United Nations Trust Territory in W Africa, administered by France (1946-60), now the independent republic of Togo.
French Union	0.
	syl	French Un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a union of France with its dependencies (1946-58): replaced by the French Community.
French vermouth	0.
	syl	French ver+mouth
	pos	n.
	def	a dry aromatic white wine. Also called: {French}.
French West Africa	0.
	syl	French West Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a former group (1895-1960) of French Overseas Territories: consisted of Senegal, Mauritania, French Sudan, Upper Volta, Niger, French Guinea, the Ivory Coast, and Dahomey.
French Westhe	infl
	head	French West Indies
	syl	French Westhe.
	pos	n.
French West Indies	0.
	syl	French West In+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the Lesser Antilles, administered by France. Pop.: 632754 (1967). Area: 2792 sq. km (1077 sq. miles).
French windows	0.
	syl	French win+dows
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pair of casement windows extending to floor level and opening onto a balcony, garden, etc. U.S. name: {French doors}.
Frenchier	infl
	head	Frenchy
	syl	French:i+er
	pos	adj.
Frenchiest	infl
	head	Frenchy
	syl	French:i+est.
	pos	adj.
Frenchy	1.
	syl	French:y
	pron	<1frenCi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	characteristic of or resembling the French.
Frenchies	infl
	head	Frenchy
	syl	French:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Frenchy	2.
	syl	French:y
	pron	<1frenCi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {Frenchman}.
frenetic	ety	C14: via Old French frenetique from Latin phren*_eticus, from Greek phrenetikos, from phrenitis insanity, from phr*_en mind
frenetic	0.
	syl	fre+net+ic
	pron	<fri1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	distracted or frantic; frenzied.
frenetically	sub
	head	frenetic
	syl	fre+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
freneticness	sub
	head	frenetic
	syl	fre+1net+ic+ness
	pos	n.
frenulum	ety	C18: New Latin, diminutive of Latin fr*_enum bridle
frenula	infl
	head	frenulum
	syl	fren:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frenulum	1.
	syl	fren:u+lum
	pron	<1frenjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong bristle or group of bristles on the hindwing of some moths and other insects, by which the forewing and hindwing are united during flight.
frenulum	2.
	syl	fren:u+lum
	pron	<1frenjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fraenum.
frena	infl
	head	frenum
	syl	fre+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frenum	0.
	syl	fre+num
	pron	<1frEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {fraenum}.
frenzied	0.
	syl	fren+zied
	pron	<1frenzid>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled with or as if with frenzy; wild; frantic.
frenziedly	sub
	head	frenzied
	syl	fren+zied+ly
	pos	adv.
frenzy	ety	C14: from Old French frenesie, from Late Latin phr*_en*_esis madness, delirium, from Late Greek, ultimately from Greek phr*_en mind; compare #7frenetic 
frenzies	infl
	head	frenzy
	syl	fren+zies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frenzy	1.
	syl	fren+zy
	pron	<1frenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	violent mental derangement.
frenzy	2.
	syl	fren+zy
	pron	<1frenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	wild excitement or agitation; distraction.
frenzies	infl
	head	frenzy
	syl	fren+zies
	pos	vb.
frenzying	infl
	head	frenzy
	syl	fren+zy+ing
	pos	vb.
frenzied	infl
	head	frenzy
	syl	fren+zied.
	pos	vb.
frenzy	3.
	syl	fren+zy
	pron	<1frenzi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make frantic; drive into a frenzy.
Freon	0.
	syl	Fre+on
	pron	<1frEon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of a group of chemically unreactive gaseous or liquid derivatives of methane in which hydrogen atoms have been replaced by chlorine and fluorine atoms: used as aerosol propellants, refrigerants, and solvents.
freq	1.
	syl	freq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	frequent(ly).
freq	2.
	syl	freq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	frequentative.
frequency	ety	C16: from Latin frequentia a large gathering, from frequ*_ens numerous, crowd?!ed
frequencies	infl
	head	frequency
	syl	fre+quen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frequency	1.
	syl	fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being frequent; frequent occurrence.
frequency	2.
	syl	fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of times that an event occurs within a given period; rate of recurrence.
frequency	3.a.
	syl	fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of times that a periodic function or vibration repeats itself in a specified time, often 1 second. It is usually measured in hertz. Symbol.
	exam	1	#Gn
frequency	3.b.
	syl	fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quotient of the length of the given time interval to the period of the function.
frequency	4.a.
	syl	fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of individuals in a class ({absolute frequency}) .
frequency	4.b.
	syl	fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1frEkw*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of this number to the total number of individuals under survey ({relative frequency}) . {~} Also called (for senses 1, 2): {frequence}.
frequency band	0.
	syl	fre+quen+cy band
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous range of frequencies, esp. in the radio spectrum, between two limiting frequencies.
frequency distribution	0.
	syl	fre+quen+cy dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a set of values of a variable divided into classes with associated frequencies.
frequency modulation	0.
	syl	fre+quen+cy mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a method of transmitting information using a radio-frequency carrier wave. The frequency of the carrier wave is varied in accordance with the amplitude and polarity of the input signal, the amplitude of the carrier remaining unchanged. Abbrevs.: {FM, fm}. Compare {amplitude modulation}.
frequent	ety	C16: from Latin frequ*_ens numerous; perhaps related to Latin farc*_ire to stuff
frequent	1.
	syl	fre+quent
	pron	<1frEkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	recurring at short intervals.
frequent	2.
	syl	fre+quent
	pron	<1frEkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	constant or habitual.
frequent	3.
	syl	fre+quent
	pron	<fri1kwent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to visit repeatedly or habitually.
frequentable	sub
	head	frequent
	syl	fre+1quent+a:ble
	pos	adj.
frequenter	sub
	head	frequent
	syl	fre+1quent+er
	pos	n.
frequentness	sub
	head	frequent
	syl	fre+quent+ness
	pos	n.
frequentation	0.
	syl	fre+quen+ta+tion
	pron	<2frEkwen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of frequenting or visiting often.
frequentative	1.
	syl	fre+quen+ta+tive
	pron	<fri1kwent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denot?!ing an aspect of verbs in some languages used to express repeated or habitual action.
frequentative	2.
	syl	fre+quen+ta+tive
	pron	<fri1kwent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	in English
	def	denoting a verb or an affix having meaning that involves repeated or habitual action, such as the verb from
frequentative	3.a.
	syl	fre+quen+ta+tive
	pron	<fri1kwent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a frequentative verb or affix.
frequentative	3.b.
	syl	fre+quen+ta+tive
	pron	<fri1kwent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the frequentative aspect of verbs.
fresco	ety	C16: from Italian: fresh plaster, coolness, from fresco (adj.) fresh, cool, of Germanic origin
frescoes	infl
	head	fresco
	or	frescos
	syl	fres+coes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frescos	infl
	head	fresco
	or	frescoes
	syl	fres+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fresco	1.
	syl	fres+co
	pron	<1fresk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a very durable method of wall-painting using watercolours on wet plaster or, less properly, dry plaster ({fresco secco}) , with a less durable result.
fresco	2.
	syl	fres+co
	pron	<1fresk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting done in this way.
Girolamo	infl
	head	Frescobaldi
	syl	Gi:ro:la:mo
	pron	<Ji1rc:lamo>
	pos	n.
Frescobaldi	0.
	syl	Fres:co:bal:di
	pron	Italian <frAsko1baldi>
	pos	n.
	def	1583-1643, Italian organist and composer, noted esp. for his organ and harpsichord music.
fresh	ety	Old English fersc fresh, unsalted; related to Old High German frisc, Old French freis, Old Norse ferskr 
fresh	1.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	not stale or deteriorated; newly made, harvested, etc..
	exam	1	fresh bread;
	exam	2	fresh strawberries.
fresh	2.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	newly acquired, created, found, etc..
	exam	1	fresh publications.
fresh	3.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	novel; original.
	exam	1	a fresh outlook.
fresh	4.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	latest; most recent.
	exam	1	fresh developments.
fresh	5.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	further; additional; more.
	exam	1	fresh supplies.
fresh	6.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	not canned, frozen, or otherwise preserved.
	exam	1	fresh fruit.
fresh	7.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of water
	def	not salt.
fresh	8.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	bright or clear.
	exam	1	a fresh morning.
fresh	9.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	chilly or invigorating.
	exam	1	a fresh breeze.
fresh	10.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	not tired; alert; re?!freshed.
fresh	11.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	not worn or faded.
	exam	1	fresh colours.
fresh	12.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a healthy or ruddy appearance.
fresh	13.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	newly or just arrived; straight.
	exam	1	fresh from the presses.
fresh	14.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	def	youthful or inexperienced.
fresh	15.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	designating a female farm animal, esp. a cow, that has recently given birth.
fresh	16.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	presumptuous or disrespectful; forward.
fresh	17.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	partially intoxicated; tipsy.
fresh out of	18.
	head	fresh
	syl	fresh out of.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	having just run out of supplies of.
fresh	19.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	n.
	def	the fresh part or time of something.
fresh	20.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {freshet}.
fresh	21.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make or become fresh; freshen.
fresh	22.
	syl	fresh
	pron	<freS>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a fresh manner; freshly.
freshly	sub
	head	fresh
	syl	fresh+ly
	pos	adv.
freshness	sub
	head	fresh
	syl	fresh+ness
	pos	n.
fresh breeze	0.
	syl	fresh breeze
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly strong breeze of force five on the Beaufort scale.
freshen	1.
	syl	fresh+en
	pron	<1freS*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fresh or fresher.
freshen	2.
	syl	fresh+en
	pron	<1freS*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to refresh (oneself), esp. by washing.
freshen	3.
	syl	fresh+en
	pron	<1freS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the wind
	def	to increase.
freshen	4.
	syl	fresh+en
	pron	<1freS*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose saltiness.
freshen	5.a.
	syl	fresh+en
	pron	<1freS*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of farm animals
	def	to give birth.
freshen	5.b.
	syl	fresh+en
	pron	<1freS*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of cows
	def	to commence giving milk after calving.
freshener	sub
	head	freshen
	syl	fresh+en+er
	pos	n.
freshman	alt
	head	fresher
	or	fresher
	syl	fresh+man
	pron	<1freSm*n>
	pos	n.
freshers	infl
	head	fresher
	or	freshmen
	syl	fresh+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
freshmen	infl
	head	fresher
	or	freshers
	syl	fresh+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fresher	0.
	or	freshman
	syl	fresh+er
	pron	<1freS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a first-year student at college or university.
freshet	1.
	syl	fresh+et
	pron	<1freSit>
	pos	n.
	def	the sudden overflowing of a river caused by heavy rain or melting snow.
freshet	2.
	syl	fresh+et
	pron	<1freSit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream of fresh water emptying into the sea.
fresh gale	0.
	syl	fresh gale
	pos	n.
	def	a gale of force eight on the Beaufort scale.
fresh-run	0.
	syl	fresh-run
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fish
	def	newly migrated upstream from the sea, esp. to spawn.
freshwater	1.
	syl	fresh+wa:ter
	pron	<1freS2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or living in fresh water.
freshwater	2.
	syl	fresh+wa:ter
	pron	<1freS2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; esp. of a sailor who has not sailed on the sea
	def	unskilled or inexperienced.
freshwater	3.
	syl	fresh+wa:ter
	pron	<1freS2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	small and little known.
	exam	1	a freshwater school.
fresnel	ety	C20: named after A. J. F#7resnel 
fresnel	0.
	syl	fres+nel
	pron	<1frAnel>, French <fre1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of frequency equivalent to 10%1%2 hertz.
Augustin Jean	infl
	head	Fresnel
	syl	Au:gus:tin Jean
	pron	<ogyst?~e> <1Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Fresnel	0.
	syl	Fres:nel
	pron	French <fre1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	1788-1827, French physicist: worked on the interference of light, contributing to the wave theory of light.
Fresnel lens	ety	C20: named after A. J. F#7resnel 
Fresnel lens	0.
	syl	Fres+nel lens
	pos	n.
	def	a lens consisting of a number of smaller lenses arranged to give a flat surface of short focal length.
Fresno	0.
	syl	Fres+no
	pron	<1frezn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central California, in the San Joaquin Valley. Pop.: 174882 (1973 est.).
fret	ety	Old English fretan to #7eat; related to Old High German frezzan, Gothic fraitan, Latin peredere 
frets	infl
	head	fret
	syl	frets
	pos	vb.
fretting	infl
	head	fret
	syl	fret+ting
	pos	vb.
fretted	infl
	head	fret
	syl	fret+ted.
	pos	vb.
fret	H1.1.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distress or be distressed; worry.
fret	H1.2.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rub or wear away.
fret	H1.3.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	def	to irritate or be irritated; feel or give annoyance or vexation.
fret	H1.4.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat away or be eaten away by chemical action; corrode.
fret	H1.5.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a road surface
	def	to become loose so that potholes develop; scab.
fret	H1.6.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	def	to agitate (water) or (of water) to be agitated.
fret	H1.7.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by wearing away; erode.
fret	H1.8.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of irritation or anxiety.
fret	H1.9.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of fretting; corrosion.
fret	H1.10.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole or channel caused by fretting.
fret	ety	C14: from Old French frete interlaced design used on a shield, probably of Germanic origin
fret	H2.1.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	def	a repetitive geometrical figure, esp. one used as an ornamental border.
fret	H2.2.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	def	such a pattern made in relief and with numerous small openings; fretwork.
fret	H2.3.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge on a shield consisting of a mascle crossed by a saltire.
frets	infl
	head	fret
	syl	frets
	pos	vb.
fretting	infl
	head	fret
	syl	fret+ting
	pos	vb.
fretted	infl
	head	fret
	syl	fret+ted.
	pos	vb.
fret	H2.4.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ornament with fret or fretwork.
fretless	sub
	head	fret
	syl	fret+less
	pos	adj.
fret	ety	C16: of unknown origin
fret	H3.0.
	syl	fret
	pron	<fret>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small metal bars set across the fingerboard of a musical instrument of the lute, guitar, or viol family at various points along its length so as to produce the desired notes when the strings are stopped by the fingers.
fretless	sub
	head	fret
	syl	fret+less
	pos	adj.
fretful	0.
	syl	fret+ful
	pron	<1fretful>
	pos	adj.
	def	peevish, irritable, or upset.
fretfully	sub
	head	fretful
	syl	fret+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
fretfulness	sub
	head	fretful
	syl	fret+ful+ness
	pos	n.
fret saw	0.
	syl	fret saw
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-toothed saw with a long thin narrow blade, used for cutting designs in thin wood or metal.
fretted	1.
	syl	fret+ted
	pron	<1fretid>
	pos	adj.
	def	ornamented with angular designs or frets.
fretted	2.
	syl	fret+ted
	pron	<1fretid>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with fretwork.
fretwork	1.
	syl	fret+work
	pron	<1fret2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	decorative geometrical carving or openwork.
fretwork	2.
	syl	fret+work
	pron	<1fret2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar pattern of light and dark.
fretwork	3.
	syl	fret+work
	pron	<1fret2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamental work of three-dimensional frets.
Sigmund	infl
	head	Freud
	syl	Sig:mund
	pron	<1zikmunt>
	pos	n.
Freud	0.
	syl	Freud
	pron	<frcid>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1939, Austrian psychiatrist; originator of psychoanalysis, based on free association of ideas and analysis of dreams. He stressed the importance of infantile sexuality in later development, evolving the concept of the Oedipus complex. His works include (1900) and (1923).
Freudian	1.
	syl	Freud+i:an
	pron	<1frcidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sigmund Freud or his ideas.
Freudian	2.
	syl	Freud+i:an
	pron	<1frcidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who follows or believes in the basic ideas of Sigmund Freud.
Freudianism	sub
	head	Freudian
	syl	Freud:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
Freudian slip	0.
	syl	Freud+i:an slip
	pos	n.
	def	any action, such as a slip of the tongue, that may reveal an unconscious thought.
Freyr	alt
	head	Frey
	or	Frey
	syl	Freyr
	pron	<frA*>
	pos	n.
Frey	0.
	or	Freyr
	syl	Frey
	pron	<frA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of earth's fertility and dispenser of prosperity.
Freyja	alt
	head	Freya
	or	Freya
	syl	Frey:ja
	pron	<1frA*>
	pos	n.
Freya	0.
	or	Freyja
	syl	Frey:a
	pron	<1frA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the goddess of love and fecundity, sister of Frey.
Gustav	infl
	head	Freytag
	syl	Gus:tav
	pron	<1gustaf>
	pos	n.
Freytag	0.
	syl	Frey:tag
	pron	German <1frIta:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1816-95, German novelist and dramatist; author of the comedy (1853) and (1855), a novel about German commercial life.
FRGS	0.
	syl	F.R.G.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
Fri	0.
	syl	Fri.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Friday.
friable	ety	C16: from Latin fri*_abilis, from fri*_are to crumble; related to Latin fric*_are to rub down
friable	0.
	syl	fri+a:ble
	pron	<1frI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily broken up; crumbly.
friability	sub
	head	friable
	or	friableness
	syl	fri+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
friableness	sub
	head	friable
	or	friability
	syl	fri+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
friar	ety	C13 frere, from Old French: brother, from Latin fr*_ater #7brother  &- #!fri+ar+ly adj.
friar	0.
	syl	fri+ar
	pron	<1frI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various chiefly mendicant religious orders of the Roman Catholic Church, the main orders being the {Black Friars} (Dominicans), {Grey Friars} (Franciscans), {White Friars} (Carmelites), and {Austin Friars} (Augustinians).
friarbird	0.
	syl	fri:ar+bird
	pron	<1frI*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian honeyeaters of the genus having a naked head.
Friars Minor	infl
	head	Friar Minor
	syl	Fri+ars Mi+nor.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Friar Minor	0.
	syl	Fri+ar Mi+nor
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a member of either of two of the three orders into which the order founded by St. Francis of Assisi came to be divided, namely the {Order of Friars Minor} and the {Order of Friars Minor Conventual}. Compare {Capuchin}.
friar's balsam	0.
	syl	fri+ar's bal+sam
	pos	n.
	def	a compound containing benzoin, mixed with hot water and used as an inhalant to relieve colds and sore throats.
friar's lantern	0.
	syl	fri+ar's lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {will-o'-the-wisp}.
Friar Tuck	0.
	syl	Fri+ar Tuck
	pos	n.
	qual	English legend.
	def	a jolly friar who joined Robin Hood's band and aided their exploits.
friaries	infl
	head	friary
	syl	fri+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
friary	0.
	syl	fri+ar:y
	pron	<1frI*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a convent or house of friars.
fribble	ety	C17: of unknown origin
fribble	1.
	syl	frib+ble
	pron	<1fribL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fritter away; waste.
fribble	2.
	syl	frib+ble
	pron	<1fribL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act frivolously; trifle.
fribble	3.
	syl	frib+ble
	pron	<1fribL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wasteful or frivolous person or action.
fribble	4.
	syl	frib+ble
	pron	<1fribL>
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous; trifling.
fribbler	sub
	head	fribble
	syl	frib+bler
	pos	n.
Fribourg	1.
	syl	Fri+bourg
	pron	French <fri1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton in W Switzerland. Capital: Fribourg. Pop.: 180309 (1970). Area: 1676 sq. km (645 sq. miles).
Fribourg	2.
	syl	Fri+bourg
	pron	French <fri1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Switzerland, capital of Fribourg canton: university (1889). Pop.: 39695 (1970).
Fribourg	xref
	syl	Fri+bourg
	pron	French <fri1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	German name: {Freiburg}.
fricandeau	ety	C18: from Old French, probably based on #7fricassee 
fricando	alt
	head	fricandeau
	or	fricandeau
	syl	fric+an+do
	pron	<1frik*n2d*u>
	pos	n.
fricandeaus	infl
	head	fricandeau
	syl	fric+an+deaus
	pron	<-2d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fricandeaux	infl
	head	fricandeau
	or	fricandoes
	syl	fric+an+deaux
	pron	<-2d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fricandoes	infl
	head	fricandeau
	or	fricandeaux
	syl	fric+an+does
	pron	<-2d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fricandeau	0.
	or	fricando
	syl	fric+an+deau
	pron	<1frik*n2d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a larded and braised veal fillet.
fricassee	ety	C16: from Old French, from fricasser to fricassee; probably related to frire to {#7fry %1}
fricassee	1.
	syl	fric+as+see
	pron	<2frik*1sE>, <1frik*si>, <1frik*2sA>
	pos	n.
	def	stewed meat, esp. chicken or veal, and vegetables, served in a thick white sauce.
fricassees	infl
	head	fricassee
	syl	fric+as+sees
	pos	vb.
fricasseeing	infl
	head	fricassee
	syl	fric+as+see+ing
	pos	vb.
fricasseed	infl
	head	fricassee
	syl	fric+as+seed.
	pos	vb.
fricassee	2.
	syl	fric+as+see
	pron	<2frik*1sE>, <1frik*si>, <1frik*2sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (meat, etc.) as a fricassee.
fricative	ety	C19: from New Latin fric*_ativus, from Latin fric*_are to rub
fricative	1.
	syl	fric:a+tive
	pron	<1frik*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuant consonant produced by partial occlusion of the airstream, such as (f) or (z). {~}
fricative	2.
	syl	fric:a+tive
	pron	<1frik*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to or denoting a fricative.
friction	ety	C16: from French, from Latin fricti*_o a rubbing, from fric*_are to rub, rub down; related to Latin fri*_are to crumble &- #!fric+tion+al adj. &- #!fric+tion+less adj.
friction	1.
	syl	fric+tion
	pron	<1frikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a resistance encountered when one body moves relative to another body with which it is in contact.
friction	2.
	syl	fric+tion
	pron	<1frikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, effect, or an instance of rubbing one object against another.
friction	3.
	syl	fric+tion
	pron	<1frikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	disagreement or conflict; discord.
friction	4.
	syl	fric+tion
	pron	<1frikS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the hissing element of a speech sound, such as a fricative.
friction	5.
	syl	fric+tion
	pron	<1frikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	perfumed alcohol used on the hair to stimulate the scalp.
friction clutch	0.
	syl	fric+tion clutch
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical clutch in which the drive is transmitted by the friction between surfaces, lined with cork, asbestos, or other fibrous materials, attached to the driving and driven shafts.
friction match	0.
	syl	fric+tion match
	pos	n.
	def	a match that ignites as a result of the heat produced by friction when it is struck on a rough surface. See also {safety match}.
friction tape	0.
	syl	fric+tion tape
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {insulating tape}.
Friday	ety	Old English Fr*_iged@ag, literally: Freya's day; related to Old Frisian fr*_iadei, Old High German fr*_iatag 
Friday	0.
	syl	Fri+day
	pron	<1frIdi>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth day of the week; fifth day of the working week.
fridge	0.
	syl	fridge
	pron	<friJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {refrigerator}.
fried	0.
	syl	fried
	pron	<frId>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of { {fry%1}}.
Caspar David	infl
	head	Friedrich
	syl	Cas:par Da:vid
	pron	<1kaspar> <1da:fit>
	pos	n.
Friedrich	0.
	syl	Frie:drich
	pron	German <1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	1774-1840, German romantic landscape painter, noted for his skill in rendering changing effects of light.
friend	ety	Old English fr*_eond; related to Old Saxon friund, Old Norse fr*_@andi, Gothic frij*_onds, Old High German friunt 
friend	1.
	syl	friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	n.
	def	a person known well to another and regarded with liking, affection, and loyalty; an intimate.
friend	2.
	syl	friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	n.
	def	an acquaintance or associate.
friend	3.
	syl	friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	n.
	def	an ally in a fight or cause; supporter.
friend	4.
	syl	friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow member of a party, society, etc.
friend	5.
	syl	friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	n.
	def	a patron or supporter.
	exam	1	a friend of the opera.
be friends (with) 	6.
	head	friend
	syl	be friends (with) .
	def	to be friendly (with).
make friends (with) 	7.
	head	friend
	syl	make friends (with) .
	def	to become friendly (with).
friend	8.
	syl	friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {befriend}.
friendless	sub
	head	friend
	syl	friend+less
	pos	adj.
friendlessness	sub
	head	friend
	syl	friend+less+ness
	pos	n.
Friend	0.
	syl	Friend
	pron	<frend>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Society of Friends; Quaker.
friend at court	0.
	syl	friend at court
	pos	n.
	def	an influential acquaintance who can promote one's interests.
friendlier	infl
	head	friendly
	syl	friend+li+er
	pos	adj.
friendliest	infl
	head	friendly
	syl	friend+li+est.
	pos	adj.
friendly	1.
	syl	friend+ly
	pron	<1frendli>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or expressing liking, goodwill, or trust.
	exam	1	a friendly smile.
friendly	2.
	syl	friend+ly
	pron	<1frendli>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or disposed to help or support; favourable.
	exam	1	a friendly breeze helped them escape.
friendly	3.
	syl	friend+ly
	pron	<1frendli>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {friendly match}. a match played for its own sake, and not as part of a competition, etc. &- {#!friend+li+ly}
friendliness	sub
	head	friendly
	syl	friend+li+ness
	pos	n.
Friendly Islands	0.
	syl	Friend+ly Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {Tonga%2}.
friendly society	0.
	syl	friend+ly so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an association of people who pay regular dues or other sums in return for old-age pensions, sickness benefits, etc. U.S. term: {benefit society}.
frier	0.
	syl	fri+er
	pron	<1frI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fryer}.
Friesian	H1.0.
	syl	Frie+sian
	pron	<1frEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of several breeds of black-and-white dairy cattle having a high milk yield. Usual U.S. name: {Holstein}.
Friesian	H2.0.
	syl	Frie+sian
	pron	<1frEZ*n>
	pos	n. adj. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Frisian}.
Friesland	0.
	syl	Fries+land
	pron	<1frEzl*nd>, Dutch <1frEs2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the N Netherlands, on the IJsselmeer and the North Sea: includes four of the West Frisian Islands; flat, with sand dunes and fens (under reclamation), canals, and lakes. Capital: Leeuwarden. Pop.: 539200 (1973 est.). Area: 3319 sq. km (1294 sq. miles).
frieze	ety	C16: from French frise, perhaps from Medieval Latin frisium, changed from Latin Phrygium Phrygian (work), from Phrygia Phrygia, famous for embroidery in gold
frieze	H1.1.a.
	syl	frieze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal band between the architrave and cornice of a classical entablature, esp. one that is decorated with sculpture.
frieze	H1.1.b.
	syl	frieze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of the wall of a room, below the cornice, esp. one that is decorated.
frieze	H1.2.
	syl	frieze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental band or strip on a wall.
frieze	ety	C15: from Old French frise, from Middle Dutch friese, vriese, perhaps from Vriese Frisian
frieze	H2.0.
	syl	frieze
	pron	<frEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy woollen fabric with a long nap, used for coats, etc.
frig	ety	C15 (in the sense: to wriggle): of uncertain origin; perhaps related to obsolete frike strong, or to Old English fr*_igan to love
frigs	infl
	head	frig
	syl	frigs
	pos	vb.
frigging	infl
	head	frig
	syl	frig+ging
	pos	vb.
frigged	infl
	head	frig
	syl	frigged.
	pos	vb.
frig	1.
	syl	frig
	pron	<frig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
frig	2.
	syl	frig
	pron	<frig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to masturbate.
frig	3.
	syl	frig
	pron	<frig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	usage	foll. by around, etc.
	def	to behave foolishly or aimlessly.
frigate	ety	C16: from French fr*'egate, from Italian fregata, of unknown origin
frigate	1.
	syl	frig+ate
	pron	<1frigit>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium-sized square-rigged warship of the 18th and 19th centuries.
frigate	2.a.
	syl	frig+ate
	pron	<1frigit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a warship larger than a corvette and smaller than a destroyer.
frigate	2.b.
	syl	frig+ate
	pron	<1frigit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a warship larger than a destroyer and smaller than a cruiser.
frigate bird	0.
	syl	frig+ate bird
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the genus and family of tropical and subtropical seas, having a long bill with a downturned tip, a wide wingspan, and a forked tail: order (pelicans, cormorants, etc.). Also called: {man-of-war bird}.
Frigga	alt
	head	Frigg
	or	Frigg
	syl	Frig:ga
	pron	<1frig*>
	pos	n.
Frigg	0.
	or	Frigga
	syl	Frigg
	pron	<frig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the wife of Odin; goddess of the heavens and married love.
frigging	0.
	syl	frig+ging
	pron	<1frigiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Taboo slang. intensifier, used as a milder word for fucking
	def	.
	exam	1	you frigging idiot.
fright	ety	Old English fryhto; related to Gothic faurhtei, Old Frisian fruchte, Old High German forhta 
fright	1.
	syl	fright
	pron	<frIt>
	pos	n.
	def	sudden intense fear or alarm.
fright	2.
	syl	fright
	pron	<frIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden alarming shock.
fright	3.
	syl	fright
	pron	<frIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a horrifying, grotesque, or ludicrous person or thing.
	exam	1	she looks a fright in that hat.
take fright	4.
	head	fright
	syl	take fright.
	def	to become frightened. {~}
fright	5.
	syl	fright
	pron	<frIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a poetic word for {frighten}.
frighten	1.
	syl	fright+en
	pron	<1frItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause fear in; terrify; scare.
frighten	2.
	syl	fright+en
	pron	<1frItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive or force to go (away, off, out, in, etc.) by making afraid.
frightenable	sub
	head	frighten
	syl	fright+en+a:ble
	pos	adj.
frightener	sub
	head	frighten
	syl	fright+en+er
	pos	n.
frighteningly	sub
	head	frighten
	syl	fright+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
frightful	1.
	syl	fright+ful
	pron	<1frItful>
	pos	adj.
	def	very alarming, distressing, or horrifying.
frightful	2.
	syl	fright+ful
	pron	<1frItful>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant, annoying, or extreme.
	exam	1	a frightful hurry.
frightfulness	sub
	head	frightful
	syl	fright+ful+ness
	pos	n.
frigid	ety	C15: from Latin frigidus cold, from fr*_ig*_ere to be cold, freeze; related to Latin fr*_igus frost
frigid	1.
	syl	frig+id
	pron	<1friJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	formal or stiff in behaviour or temperament; lacking in affection or warmth.
frigid	2.a.
	syl	frig+id
	pron	<1friJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sexual responsiveness.
frigid	2.b.
	syl	frig+id
	pron	<1friJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	averse to sexual intercourse or unable to achieve orgasm during intercourse.
frigid	3.
	syl	frig+id
	pron	<1friJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by physical coldness.
	exam	1	a frigid zone.
frigidity	sub
	head	frigid
	or	frigidness
	syl	fri+1gid+i:ty
	pos	n.
frigidness	sub
	head	frigid
	or	frigidity
	syl	frig+id+ness
	pos	n.
frigidly	sub
	head	frigid
	syl	frig+id+ly
	pos	adv.
Frigid Zone	0.
	syl	Frig+id Zone
	pos	n.
	def	the cold region inside the Arctic or Antarctic Circle where the sun's rays are very oblique.
frigorific	ety	C17: from French frigorifique, from Latin fr*_igorificus, from fr*_igus cold, coldness+ facere to make
frigorific	0.
	syl	frig:o+rif+ic
	pron	<2frig*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	causing cold or freezing.
frijol	ety	C16: from Spanish, ultimately from Latin phaseolus, diminutive of phas*_elus, from Greek phas*_elos bean with edible pod
frijoles	infl
	head	frijol
	syl	fri+joles
	pron	<-h*ulz>, Spanish <-1$xolAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frijol	0.
	syl	fri+jol
	pron	<1frEh*ul>, Spanish <fri1$xol>, Spanish <-1$xolAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of bean, esp. of the French bean, extensively cultivated for food in Mexico.
frill	ety	C14: perhaps of Flemish origin &- #!frill@.i+ness n. &- #!frill@.y adj.
frill	1.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathered, ruched, or pleated strip of cloth sewn on at one edge only, as on garments, as ornament, or to give extra body.
frill	2.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruff of hair or feathers around the neck of a dog or bird or a fold of skin around the neck of a reptile or amphibian.
frill	3.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	n.
	def	Full name: {oriental frill}. a variety of domestic fancy pigeon having a ruff of curled feathers on the chest and crop.
frill	4.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a wrinkling or loosening of the emulsion at the edges of a negative or print.
frill	5.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a superfluous or pretentious thing or manner; affectation.
	exam	1	he made a plain speech with no frills.
frill	6.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn or fit with a frill or frills.
frill	7.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into a frill or frills.
frill	8.
	syl	frill
	pron	<fril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Photog. of an emulsion
	def	to develop a frill.
frilled lizard	0.
	syl	frilled liz+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a large arboreal insectivorous Australian lizard, having an erectile fold of skin around the neck: family (agamas).
Frimaire	ety	C19: from French, from frimas hoarfrost, from Old French frim, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse hr*_im {#7rime %1}
Frimaire	0.
	syl	Fri+maire
	pron	French. <fri1me:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the frosty month: the third month of the French Revolutionary calendar, extending from Nov. 22 to Dec. 21.
fringe	ety	C14: from Old French frenge, ultimately from Latin fimbria fringe, border; see #7fimbria 
fringe	1.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an edging consisting of hanging threads, tassels, etc.
fringe	2.a.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an outer edge; periphery.
fringe	2.b.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	fringe dwellers;
	exam	2	a fringe area.
fringe	3.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	unofficial; not conventional in form.
	exam	1	fringe theatre.
fringe	4.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a section of the front hair cut short over the forehead.
fringe	5.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental border or margin.
fringe	6.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any of the light and dark or coloured bands produced by diffraction or interference of light.
fringe	7.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn or fit with a fringe or fringes.
fringe	8.
	syl	fringe
	pron	<frinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a fringe for.
	exam	1	fur fringes the satin.
fringeless	sub
	head	fringe
	syl	fringe+less
	pos	adj.
fringy	sub
	head	fringe
	syl	fring:y
	pos	adj.
fringe benefit	0.
	syl	fringe ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	def	an incidental or additional advantage, esp. a benefit provided by an employer to supplement an employee's regular pay, such as a pension.
fringed orchis	0.
	syl	fringed or+chis
	pos	n.
	def	any orchid of the genus having yellow, white, purple, or greenish flowers with fringed petals. See also {purple-fringed orchid}.
fringe tree	0.
	syl	fringe tree
	pos	n.
	def	either of two ornamental oleaceous shrubs or small trees of the genus of North America and China, having clusters of white narrow-petalled flowers.
fringilline	ety	C19: from New Latin Fringilla type genus, from Latin fringilla a small bird, perhaps a chaffinch
fringillid	alt
	head	fringilline
	or	fringilline
	syl	frin+gil+lid
	pron	<frin1Jilid>
	pos	adj.
fringilline	0.
	or	fringillid
	syl	frin+gil+line
	pron	<frin1JilIn>, <-in>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of songbirds that includes the finches.
fringing reef	0.
	syl	fring+ing reef
	pos	n.
	def	a coral reef close to the shore to which it is attached, having a steep seaward edge.
frippery	ety	C16: from Old French freperie, from frepe frill, rag, old garment, from Medieval Latin faluppa a straw, splinter, of obscure origin
fripperies	infl
	head	frippery
	syl	frip+per:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frippery	1.
	syl	frip+per:y
	pron	<1frip*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	ornate or showy clothing or adornment.
frippery	2.
	syl	frip+per:y
	pron	<1frip*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	showiness; ostentation.
frippery	3.
	syl	frip+per:y
	pron	<1frip*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	unimportant considerations; trifles; trivia.
frippet	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
frippet	1.
	syl	frip+pet
	pron	<1fripit>
	pos	n.
	def	a frivolous or flamboyant young woman.
frippet	2.
	syl	frip+pet
	pron	<1fripit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	young womanhood (esp. in the phrase {a (nice) bit of frippet}) .
Fris	0.
	syl	Fris.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Frisian.
Frisbee	0.
	syl	Fris+bee
	pron	<1frizbE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a light plastic disc, usually 20-25 centimetres in diameter, thrown with a spinning motion for recreation or in competition.
Max	1.
	head	Frisch
	syl	Max
	usage	maks). born 1911, Swiss dramatist and novelist. His works are predominantly satirical and include the plays; Biedermann und die Brandstifter 1953
	def	and (1961), and the novel (1954).
Otto	2.
	head	Frisch
	syl	Ot:to.
	def	born 1904, British nuclear physicist, born in Austria.
Frisches Haff	0.
	syl	Frisch+es Haff
	pron	<1friS*s> <1haf>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {{Vistula} (sense 2)}.
Frisco	0.
	syl	Fris+co
	pron	<1frisk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {San Francisco}.
fris'e	ety	from French, literally: curled
fris'e	0.
	syl	fri+s*'e
	pron	<1frEzA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric with a long normally uncut nap used for upholstery and rugs.
frisette	ety	C19: from French, literally: little curl, from friser to curl, shrivel up, probably from frire to {fry%1}
frizette	alt
	head	frisette
	or	frisette
	syl	fri+zette
	pron	<fri1zet>
	pos	n.
frisette	0.
	or	frizette
	syl	fri+sette
	pron	<fri1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a curly or frizzed fringe, often an artificial hairpiece, worn by women on the forehead.
friseur	ety	C18: literally: one who curls (hair); see #7frisette 
friseur	0.
	syl	fri+seur
	pron	French. <fri1z@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairdresser.
Frisian	ety	C16: from Latin Fr*_isi*_i people of northern Germany
Friesian	alt
	head	Frisian
	or	Frisian
	syl	Frie+sian
	pos	n.
Frisian	1.
	or	Friesian
	syl	Fri+sian
	pron	<1friZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a language spoken in the NW Netherlands and adjacent islands, belonging to the West Germanic branch of the Indo-European family: the nearest relative of the English language.
Frisian	2.
	or	Friesian
	syl	Fri+sian
	pron	<1friZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of this language; a native or inhabitant of Friesland.
Frisian	3.
	or	Friesian
	syl	Fri+sian
	pron	<1friZ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this language or its speakers.
Frisian Islands	0.
	syl	Fri+sian Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of islands in the North Sea along the coasts of the Netherlands, West Germany, and Denmark: separated from the mainland by shallows.
frisk	ety	C16: from Old French frisque, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German frisc lively, #7fresh 
frisk	1.
	syl	frisk
	pron	<frisk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leap, move about, or act in a playful manner; frolic.
frisk	2.
	syl	frisk
	pron	<frisk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of animals
	def	to whisk or wave briskly.
	exam	1	the dog frisked its tail.
frisk	3.a.
	syl	frisk
	pron	<frisk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search (someone) by feeling for concealed weapons, etc.
frisk	3.b.
	syl	frisk
	pron	<frisk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rob by searching in this way.
frisk	4.
	syl	frisk
	pron	<frisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a playful antic or movement; frolic.
frisk	5.
	syl	frisk
	pron	<frisk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act or an instance of frisking a person.
frisker	sub
	head	frisk
	syl	frisk+er
	pos	n.
friskingly	sub
	head	frisk
	syl	frisk+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
frisket	ety	C17: from French frisquette, of obscure origin
frisket	0.
	syl	frisk+et
	pron	<1friskit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a light rectangular frame, attached to the tympan of a hand-printing press, that carries a parchment sheet to protect the non-printing areas.
friskier	infl
	head	frisky
	syl	frisk:i+er
	pos	adj.
friskiest	infl
	head	frisky
	syl	frisk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
frisky	0.
	syl	frisk:y
	pron	<1friski>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively, high-spirited, or playful.
friskily	sub
	head	frisky
	syl	frisk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
friskiness	sub
	head	frisky
	syl	frisk:i+ness
	pos	n.
frisson	ety	C18 (but in common use only from C20): literally: shiver
frisson	0.
	syl	fris+son
	pron	French. <fri1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a shudder or shiver; thrill.
frit	ety	C17: from Italian fritta, literally: fried, from friggere to fry, from Latin fr*_igere 
fritt	alt
	head	frit
	or	frit
	syl	fritt
	pron	<frit>
	pos	n.
frit	1.a.
	or	fritt
	syl	frit
	pron	<frit>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic materials, partially or wholly fused, for making glass, glazes for pottery, enamel, etc.
frit	1.b.
	or	fritt
	syl	frit
	pron	<frit>
	pos	n.
	def	a glassy substance used in some soft-paste porcelain.
frit	2.
	or	fritt
	syl	frit
	pron	<frit>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used for making the glaze for artificial teeth.
frits	infl
	head	frit
	or	fritts
	syl	frits
	pos	vb.
fritts	infl
	head	frit
	or	frits
	syl	fritts
	pos	vb.
fritting	infl
	head	frit
	syl	frit+ting
	pos	vb.
fritted	infl
	head	frit
	syl	frit+ted.
	pos	vb.
frit	3.
	or	fritt
	syl	frit
	pron	<frit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fuse (materials) in making frit.
frit fly	0.
	syl	frit fly
	pos	n.
	def	a small black dipterous fly, whose larvae are destructive to barley, wheat, rye, oats, etc.: family
fritillary	ety	C17: from New Latin fritill*_aria, from Latin fritillus dice box; probably with reference to the spotted markings
fritillaries	infl
	head	fritillary
	syl	fri+til+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fritillary	1.
	syl	fri+til+lar:y
	pron	<fri1til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate liliaceous plant of the genus having purple or white drooping bell-shaped flowers, typically marked in a chequered pattern. See also {snake's head}.
fritillary	2.
	syl	fri+til+lar:y
	pron	<fri1til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genera etc., having brownish wings chequered with black and silver.
fritter	ety	C18: probably from obsolete fitter to break into small pieces, ultimately from Old English fitt a piece
fritter	H1.1.
	syl	frit+ter
	pron	<1frit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by away
	def	to waste or squander.
	exam	1	to fritter away time.
fritter	H1.2.
	syl	frit+ter
	pron	<1frit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break or tear into small pieces; shred.
fritter	H1.3.
	syl	frit+ter
	pron	<1frit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a small piece; shred.
fritterer	sub
	head	fritter
	syl	frit+ter+er
	pos	n.
fritter	ety	C14: from Old French friture, from Latin frictus fried, roasted, from fr*_igere to fry, parch
fritter	H2.0.
	syl	frit+ter
	pron	<1frit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of food, such as apple or clam, that is dipped in batter and fried in deep fat.
Friuli	0.
	syl	Fri:u+li
	pron	Italian <fri1u:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a historic region of SW Europe, between the Carnic Alps and the Gulf of Venice: the W part ({Venetian Friuli}) was ceded by Austria to Italy in 1866 and {Eastern Friuli} in 1919; in 1947 Eastern Friuli (except Gorizia) was ceded to Yugoslavia.
Friulian	1.
	syl	Fri:u+li:an
	pron	<fri1u:li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rhaetian dialect spoken in parts of Friuli. See also {Ladin, Romansch}.
Friulian	2.
	syl	Fri:u+li:an
	pron	<fri1u:li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Friuli or a speaker of Friulian.
Friulian	3.
	syl	Fri:u+li:an
	pron	<fri1u:li*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Friuli, its inhabitants, or their language.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia	0.
	syl	Fri:u:li-Ve:ne:zi:a Giu+lia
	pron	Italian <1Ju:lja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Italy, formed in 1947 from {Venetian Friuli} and part of {Eastern Friuli}. Capital: Trieste. Pop.: 1209810 (1971). Area: 7851 sq. km (3031 sq. miles).
frivol	ety	C19: back formation from #7frivolous 
frivols	infl
	head	frivol
	or	frivols
	syl	friv+ols
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
frivolling	infl
	head	frivol
	or	frivoling
	syl	friv+ol+ling
	pos	vb.
frivolled	infl
	head	frivol
	or	frivoled
	syl	friv+olled
	pos	vb.
frivoling	infl
	head	frivol
	or	frivolling
	syl	friv+ol+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
frivoled	infl
	head	frivol
	or	frivolled
	syl	friv+oled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
frivol	1.
	syl	friv+ol
	pron	<1frivL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave frivolously; trifle.
frivol	2.
	syl	friv+ol
	pron	<1frivL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to waste on frivolous pursuits.
frivoller	sub
	head	frivol
	or	frivoler
	syl	friv+ol+ler
	pos	n.
frivoler	sub
	head	frivol
	or	frivoller
	syl	friv+ol+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
frivolous	ety	C15: from Latin fr*_ivolus silly, worthless
frivolous	1.
	syl	friv:o+lous
	pron	<1friv*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not serious or sensible in content, attitude, or behaviour; silly.
	exam	1	a frivolous remark.
frivolous	2.
	syl	friv:o+lous
	pron	<1friv*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unworthy of serious or sensible treatment; unimportant.
	exam	1	frivolous details.
frivolously	sub
	head	frivolous
	syl	friv:o+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
frivolousness	sub
	head	frivolous
	or	frivolity
	syl	friv:o+lous+ness
	pron	<fri1voliti>
	pos	n.
frivolity	sub
	head	frivolous
	or	frivolousness
	syl	fri+vol+i:ty
	pron	<fri1voliti>
	pos	n.
frizette	0.
	syl	fri+zette
	pron	<fri1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {frisette}.
frizz	ety	C19: from French friser to curl, shrivel up (see #7frisette) : influenced by {#7frizzle %1}
frizz	1.
	syl	frizz
	pron	<friz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the hair, nap, etc.
	def	to form or cause (the hair, etc.) to form tight wiry curls or crisp tufts.
frizz	2.
	syl	frizz
	pron	<friz>
	pos	n.
	def	hair that has been frizzed.
frizz	3.
	syl	frizz
	pron	<friz>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being frizzed.
frizzer	sub
	head	frizz
	syl	frizz+er
	pos	n.
frizzle	ety	C16: probably related to Old English fr*_is curly, Old Frisian fr*_esle curl, ringlet
frizzle	H1.1.
	syl	friz+zle
	pron	<1frizL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (the hair) into tight crisp curls; frizz.
frizzle	H1.2.
	syl	friz+zle
	pron	<1frizL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tight crisp curl.
frizzler	sub
	head	frizzle
	syl	friz+zler
	pos	n.
frizzle	ety	C16: probably blend of {#7fry %1}#7+sizzle 
frizzle	H2.1.
	syl	friz+zle
	pron	<1frizL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scorch or be scorched, esp. with a sizzling noise.
frizzle	H2.2.
	syl	friz+zle
	pron	<1frizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fry (bacon, etc.) until crisp.
frizzly	alt
	head	frizzy
	or	frizzy
	syl	friz+zly
	pron	<1frizli>
	pos	adj.
frizzier	infl
	head	frizzy
	or	frizzlier
	syl	friz+zi+er
	pos	adj.
frizziest	infl
	head	frizzy
	or	frizzliest
	syl	friz+zi+est
	pos	adj.
frizzlier	infl
	head	frizzy
	or	frizzier
	syl	friz+zli+er
	pos	adj.
frizzliest	infl
	head	frizzy
	or	frizziest
	syl	friz+zli+est.
	pos	adj.
frizzy	0.
	or	frizzly
	syl	friz+zy
	pron	<1frizi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hair
	def	in tight crisp wiry curls.
frizzily	sub
	head	frizzy
	syl	friz+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
frizziness	sub
	head	frizzy
	or	frizzliness
	syl	friz+zi+ness
	pos	n.
frizzliness	sub
	head	frizzy
	or	frizziness
	syl	friz+zli+ness
	pos	n.
Frl	ety	German: Miss
Frl	0.
	syl	Frl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fr*"aulein.
fro	ety	C12: from Old Norse fr*_a; related to Old English fram #7from 
fro	0.
	syl	fro
	pron	<fr*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	back or from. See {to and fro}.
Frobisher	0.
	syl	Fro:bish:er
	pron	<1fr*ubiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Mar@.tin}. ??1535-94, English navigator and explorer: made three unsuccessful voyages in search of the Northwest Passage (1576; 1577; 1578), visiting Labrador and Baffin Island.
Frobisher Bay	0.
	syl	Fro:bish:er Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic in NE Canada, in the SE coast of Baffin Island.
frock	ety	C14: from Old French froc; related to Old Saxon, Old High German hroc coat
frock	1.
	syl	frock
	pron	<frok>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl's or woman's dress.
frock	2.
	syl	frock
	pron	<frok>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose garment of several types, such as a peasant's smock.
frock	3.
	syl	frock
	pron	<frok>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse wide-sleeved outer garment worn by members of some religious orders.
frock	4.
	syl	frock
	pron	<frok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest (a person) with the office or status of a cleric.
frock coat	0.
	syl	frock coat
	pos	n.
	def	a man's single- or double-breasted skirted coat, as worn in the 19th century.
frocking	0.
	syl	frock+ing
	pron	<1frokiG>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse material suitable for making frocks or work clothes.
frow	alt
	head	froe
	or	froe
	syl	frow
	pron	<fr*u>
	pos	n.
froe	0.
	or	frow
	syl	froe
	pron	<fr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting tool with handle and blade at right angles, used for stripping young trees, etc.
Frobel	alt
	head	Froebel
	or	Froebel
	syl	Fr*"o:bel
	pron	German <1fr$o:bL>
	pos	n.
Friedrich (Wilhelm August)	infl
	head	Froebel
	syl	Frie:drich (Wilhelm August)
	pron	<1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Froebel	0.
	or	Frobel
	syl	Froe:bel
	pron	German <1fr$o:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	1782-1852, German educator: founded the first kindergarten (1840).
frog	ety	Old English frogga; related to Old Norse froskr, Old High German forsk 
frog	H1.1.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	any insectivorous anuran amphibian of the family such as of Europe, having a short squat tailless body with a moist smooth skin and very long hind legs specialized for hopping.
frog	H1.2.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar amphibians of related families, such as the tree frog.
frog	H1.3.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiked or perforated object used to support plant stems in a flower arrangement.
frog	H1.4.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	a recess in a brick to reduce its weight.
a frog in one's throat	5.
	head	frog
	syl	a frog in one's throat.
	def	phlegm on the vocal cords that affects one's speech.
frogs	infl
	head	frog
	syl	frogs
	pos	vb.
frogging	infl
	head	frog
	syl	frog+ging
	pos	vb.
frogged	infl
	head	frog
	syl	frogged.
	pos	vb.
frog	H1.6.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt or catch frogs.
froggy	sub
	head	frog
	syl	frog+gy
	pos	adj.
frog	ety	C18: perhaps ultimately from Latin floccus tuft of hair, {#7flock %2}
frog	H2.1.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a decorative fastening of looped braid or cord, as on the front of a 19th-century military uniform.
frog	H2.2.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop or other attachment on a belt to hold the scabbard of a sword, etc.
frog	H2.3.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for { {nut} (sense 10)}.
frog	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
frog	H3.0.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough elastic horny material in the centre of the sole of a horse's foot.
frog	ety	C19: of uncertain origin; perhaps a special use of {#7frog %1}
frog	H4.0.
	syl	frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	def	a grooved plate of iron or steel placed to guide train wheels over an intersection of railway lines.
Froggy	alt
	head	Frog
	or	Frog
	syl	Frog+gy
	pron	<1frogi>
	pos	n.
Frogs	infl
	head	Frog
	or	Froggies
	syl	Frogs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Froggies	infl
	head	Frog
	or	Frogs
	syl	Frog+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Frog	0.
	or	Froggy
	syl	Frog
	pron	<frog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a derogatory word for a French person.
frog-bit	0.
	syl	frog-bit
	pos	n.
	def	a floating aquatic Eurasian plant, with heart-shaped leaves and white flowers: family
frogfish	infl
	or	frogfishes
	syl	frog+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frogfishes	infl
	head	frogfish
	or	frogfish
	syl	frog+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frogfish	0.
	syl	frog+fish
	pron	<1frog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any angler (fish) of the family in which the body is covered with fleshy processes, including a fleshy lure on top of the head.
frogged	0.
	syl	frogged
	pron	<frogd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a coat
	def	fitted with ornamental frogs.
frogging	0.
	syl	frog+ging
	pron	<1frogiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the ornamental frogs on a coat collective?!ly.
froghopper	0.
	syl	frog+hop:per
	pron	<1frog2hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small leaping herbivorous homopterous insect of the family whose larvae secrete a protective spittle-like substance around themselves. Also called: {spittle insect, spittlebug}.
frog kick	0.
	syl	frog kick
	pos	n.
	def	a type of kick used in swimming, as in the breast stroke, in which the legs are simultaneously drawn towards the body and bent at the knees with the feet together, straightened out with the legs apart, and then brought together again quickly.
frogmen	infl
	head	frogman
	syl	frog+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frogman	0.
	syl	frog+man
	pron	<1frogm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a swimmer equipped with a rubber suit, flippers, and breathing equipment for working underwater.
frogmarch	1.
	syl	frog+march
	pron	<1frog2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a method of carrying a resisting person in which each limb is held by one person and the victim is carried horizontally and face downwards.
frogmarch	2.
	syl	frog+march
	pron	<1frog2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	any method of making a resisting person move forward against his will.
frogmarch	3.
	syl	frog+march
	pron	<1frog2ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to carry in a frogmarch or cause to move forward unwillingly.
frogmouth	0.
	syl	frog+mouth
	pron	<1frog2mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal insectivorous bird of the genera and of SE Asia and Australia, similar to the nightjars: family order
frogspawn	0.
	syl	frog+spawn
	pron	<1frog2spc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of fertilized frogs' eggs or developing tadpoles, each egg being surrounded by a protective nutrient jelly.
frog spittle	alt
	head	frog spit
	or	frog spit
	syl	frog spit+tle
	pos	n.
frog spit	1.
	or	frog spittle
	syl	frog spit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cuckoo spit}.
frog spit	2.
	or	frog spittle
	syl	frog spit
	pos	n.
	def	a foamy mass of threadlike green algae floating on ponds.
Jean	infl
	head	Froissart
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Froissart	0.
	syl	Frois:sart
	pron	French <frwa1sa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	??1333-??1400, French chronicler and poet, noted for his a vivid history of Europe from 1325 to 1400.
frolic	ety	C16: from Dutch vrolijk, from Middle Dutch vro happy, glad; related to Old High German fr*_o happy
frolic	1.
	syl	frol+ic
	pron	<1frolik>
	pos	n.
	def	a gay or light-hearted entertainment or occasion.
frolic	2.
	syl	frol+ic
	pron	<1frolik>
	pos	n.
	def	light-hearted activity; gaiety; merriment.
frolics	infl
	head	frolic
	syl	frol+ics
	pos	vb.
frolicking	infl
	head	frolic
	syl	frol+ick+ing
	pos	vb.
frolicked	infl
	head	frolic
	syl	frol+icked.
	pos	vb.
frolic	3.
	syl	frol+ic
	pron	<1frolik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to caper about; act or behave playfully.
frolic	4.
	syl	frol+ic
	pron	<1frolik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	full of merriment or fun; gay.
frolicker	sub
	head	frolic
	syl	frol+ick+er
	pos	n.
frolicky	alt
	head	frolicsome
	or	frolicsome
	syl	frol+ick:y
	pos	adj.
frolicsome	0.
	or	frolicky
	syl	frol+ic+some
	pron	<1froliks*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to frolicking; merry and playful.
frolicsomely	sub
	head	frolicsome
	syl	frol+ic+some+ly
	pos	adv.
frolicsomeness	sub
	head	frolicsome
	syl	frol+ic+some+ness
	pos	n.
from	ety	Old English fram; related to Old Norse fr*_a, Old Saxon, Old High German, Gothic fram from, Greek promos foremost#e Usage. See at off.
from	1.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the original location, situation, etc..
	exam	1	from Paris to Rome;
	exam	2	from behind the bushes;
	exam	3	from childhood to adulthood.
from	2.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	in a period of time starting at.
	exam	1	he lived from 1910 to 1970.
from	3.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the distance between two things or places.
	exam	1	a hundred miles from here.
from	4.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate a lower amount.
	exam	1	from five to fifty pounds.
from	5.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	showing the model of.
	exam	1	painted from life.
from	6.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	used with the gerund to mark prohibition, restraint, etc..
	exam	1	nothing prevents him from leaving.
from	7.
	syl	from
	pron	<from>, <unstressed> <fr*m>
	pos	prep.
	def	because of.
	exam	1	exhausted from his walk.
Lake	infl
	head	Frome
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Frome	0.
	syl	Frome
	pron	<fr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow salt lake in NE South Australia: intermittently filled with water. Length: 100 km (60 miles). Width: 48 km (30 miles).
fromenty	0.
	syl	fro+men+ty
	pron	<1fr*um*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {frumenty}.
Erich	infl
	head	Fromm
	syl	Er:ich
	pron	<1A:ri*,c>
	pos	n.
Fromm	0.
	syl	Fromm
	pron	<from>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1900, U.S. psychoanalyst and sociologist born in Germany. His works include (1941) and (1955).
frond	ety	C18: from Latin fr*_ons 
frond	1.
	syl	frond
	pron	<frond>
	pos	n.
	def	the compound leaf of a fern.
frond	2.
	syl	frond
	pron	<frond>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaf of a palm or a cycad.
frond	3.
	syl	frond
	pron	<frond>
	pos	n.
	def	the thallus of a seaweed or a lichen.
fronded	sub
	head	frond
	syl	frond+ed
	pos	adj.
frondless	sub
	head	frond
	syl	frond+less
	pos	adj.
Fronde	ety	C18: from French, literally: sling, the insurgent parliamentarians being likened to naughty schoolboys using slings
Fronde	0.
	syl	Fronde
	pron	<frond>, French <fr?~cd>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	either of two rebellious movements against the ministry of Cardinal Mazarin in the reign of Louis XIV, the first led by the parlement of Paris (1648-49) and the second by the princes (1650-53).
frondescence	ety	C19: from New Latin frond*_escentia, from Latin frond*_escere to put forth leaves, from fr*_ons foliage; see #7frond 
frondescence	1.
	syl	fron+des+cence
	pron	<fron1des*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or state of producing leaves.
frondescence	2.
	syl	fron+des+cence
	pron	<fron1des*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {foliage}.
frondescent	sub
	head	frondescence
	syl	fron+1des+cent
	pos	adj.
frondose	sub
	head	frondescence
	or	frondous
	syl	fron+dose
	pos	adj.
frondous	sub
	head	frondescence
	or	frondose
	syl	fron+dous
	pos	adj.
Frondeur	1.
	syl	Fron+deur
	pron	<fron1dR:>, French <frcn1d@o:r>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	a member of the Fronde.
Frondeur	2.
	syl	Fron+deur
	pron	<fron1dR:>, French <frcn1d@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	any malcontent or troublemaker.
frons	ety	C19: from Latin: forehead, brow, #7front 
frontes	infl
	head	frons
	syl	fron+tes
	pron	<1frontEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frons	0.
	syl	frons
	pron	<fronz>
	pos	n.
	def	an anterior cuticular plate on the head of some insects, in front of the clypeus.
front	ety	C13 (in the sense: forehead, face): from Latin fr*_ons forehead, foremost part
front	1.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	that part or side that is forward, prominent, or most often seen or used.
front	2.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	a position or place directly before or ahead.
	exam	1	a fountain stood at the front of the building.
front	3.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	the beginning, opening, or first part.
	exam	1	the front of the book.
front	4.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	the position of leadership; forefront; vanguard.
	exam	1	in the front of scientific knowledge.
front	5.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	land bordering a lake, street, etc.
front	6.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	land along a seashore or large lake, esp. a promenade.
front	7.a.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	the total area in which opposing armies face each other.
front	7.b.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	the lateral space in which a military unit or formation is operating.
	exam	1	to advance on a broad front.
front	8.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the dividing line or plane between two air masses of different origins and having different characteristics. See also {warm front, cold front}.
front	9.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	outward aspect or bearing, as when dealing with a situation.
	exam	1	a bold front.
front	10.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	assurance, over-confidence, or effrontery.
front	11.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a business or other activity serving as a respectable cover for another, usually criminal, organi?!zation.
front	12.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a nominal leader of an organization, etc., who lacks real power or authority; figurehead.
front	13.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	outward appearance of rank or wealth.
front	14.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	a particular field of activity involving some kind of struggle.
	exam	1	on the wages front.
front	15.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	a group of people with a common goal.
	exam	1	a national liberation front.
front	16.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	def	a false fill-in for a jacket; a dickey.
front	17.
	syl	front
	pos	fr^nt; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the forehead or the face.
front	18.
	syl	front
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, at, or in the front.
	exam	1	a front seat.
front	19.
	syl	front
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a vowel articulated with the blade of the tongue brought forward and raised towards the hard palate, as for the sound of in English or in English
front	20.
	syl	front
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on or onto
	def	to be opposite (to); face (onto).
	exam	1	this house fronts the river.
front	21.
	syl	front
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a front of or for.
front	22.
	syl	front
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confront, esp. in hostility or opposition.
front	23.
	syl	front
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply a front for.
front	24.
	syl	front
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to appear (at).
	exam	1	to front up at the police station.
frontless	sub
	head	front
	syl	front+less
	pos	adj.
front	0.
	syl	front.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	frontispiece.
frontage	1.
	syl	front+age
	pron	<1fr^ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the fa*,cade of a building or the front of a plot of ground.
frontage	2.
	syl	front+age
	pron	<1fr^ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of the front of a shop, plot of land, etc., esp. along a street, river, etc.
frontage	3.
	syl	front+age
	pron	<1fr^ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in which a building faces.
	exam	1	a frontage on the river.
frontal	ety	C14 (in the sense: adornment for forehead, altarcloth): via Old French frontel, from Latin front*_alia (pl.) ornament worn on forehead, frontellum altarcloth, both from fr*_ons forehead, #7front 
frontal	1.
	syl	front+al
	pron	<1fr^ntL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, at, or in the front.
frontal	2.
	syl	front+al
	pron	<1fr^ntL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the forehead.
	exam	1	frontal artery.
frontal	3.
	syl	front+al
	pron	<1fr^ntL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	of, relating to, or resulting from a front or its passage.
	exam	1	frontal rainfall.
frontal	4.
	syl	front+al
	pron	<1fr^ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative hanging for the front of an altar.
frontal	5.
	syl	front+al
	pron	<1fr^ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {frontal lobe, frontal bone}.
frontal	6.
	syl	front+al
	pron	<1fr^ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {frontlet} (sense 1).
frontally	sub
	head	frontal
	syl	fron+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
frontal bone	0.
	syl	front+al bone
	pos	n.
	def	the bone that forms the front part of the skull.
frontality	0.
	syl	fron+tal+i:ty
	pron	<fr*n1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fine arts.
	def	a frontal view, as in a painting or other work of art.
frontal lobe	0.
	syl	front+al lobe
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the anterior portion of each cer?!ebral hemisphere, situated in front of the central sulcus.
front bench	0.a.
	syl	front bench
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the foremost bench of either the Government or Opposition in the House of Commons.
front bench	0.b.
	syl	front bench
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the leadership ({frontbenchers}) of either group, who occupy this bench.
front bench	0.c.
	syl	front bench
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a front-bench decision.
front door	1.
	syl	front door
	pos	n.
	def	the main entrance to a house.
front door	2.
	syl	front door
	pos	n.
	def	an open legitimate means of obtaining a job, position, etc..
	exam	1	to get in by the front door.
Comte de	infl
	head	Frontenac
	syl	Comte de
	pron	<k?~ct> <d*>
	pos	et Palluau; n.
Frontenac	0.
	syl	Fronte:nac
	pron	French <fr?~ct1nak>
	pos	et Palluau; n.
	def	title of 1620-98, governor of New France (1672-82; 1689-98).
frontier	ety	C14: from Old French frontiere, from front (in the sense: part which is opposite); see #7front 
frontier	1.a.
	syl	fron+tier
	pron	<1fr^nti*>, <fr^n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of a country bordering on another or a line, barrier, etc., marking such a boundary.
frontier	1.b.
	syl	fron+tier
	pron	<1fr^nti*>, <fr^n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a frontier post.
frontier	2.a.
	syl	fron+tier
	pron	<1fr^nti*>, <fr^n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of the settled area of a country.
frontier	2.b.
	syl	fron+tier
	pron	<1fr^nti*>, <fr^n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the frontier spirit.
frontier	3.
	syl	fron+tier
	pron	<1fr^nti*>, <fr^n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the limit of knowledge in a particular field.
	exam	1	the frontiers of physics have been pushed back.
frontier	4.
	syl	fron+tier
	pron	<1fr^nti*>, <fr^n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the part of the closure of a topological set that lies outside its interior.
frontiersmen	infl
	head	frontiersman
	syl	fron+tiers+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frontiersman	0.
	syl	fron+tiers+man
	pron	<1fr^nti*zm*n>, <fr^n1ti*z->
	pos	n.
	usage	former?!ly
	def	a man living on a frontier, esp. in a newly pioneered territory of the U.S.
frontispiece	ety	C16 frontispice, from French, from Late Latin frontis?!picium fa*,cade, inspection of the forehead, from Latin fr*_ons forehead+ specere to look at; influenced by #7piece 
frontispiece	1.
	syl	fron+tis+piece
	pron	<1fr^ntis2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an illustration facing the title page of a book.
frontispiece	2.
	syl	fron+tis+piece
	pron	<1fr^ntis2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal fa*,cade of a building; front.
frontispiece	3.
	syl	fron+tis+piece
	pron	<1fr^ntis2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a pediment, esp. an ornamented one, over a door, window, etc.
frontlet	ety	C15: from Old French frontelet a little #7frontal 
frontlet	1.
	syl	front+let
	pron	<1fr^ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {frontal}. a small decorative loop worn on a woman's forehead, projecting from under her headdress, in the 15th century.
frontlet	2.
	syl	front+let
	pron	<1fr^ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	the forehead of an animal, esp. of a bird when it is a different colour from the rest of the head.
frontlet	3.
	syl	front+let
	pron	<1fr^ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	the decorated border of an altar frontal.
frontlet	4.a.
	syl	front+let
	pron	<1fr^ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a band worn on the forehead to bind a phylactery in position.
frontlet	4.b.
	syl	front+let
	pron	<1fr^ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a phylactery attached to the forehead.
front line	1.
	syl	front line
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the most advanced military units or elements in a battle.
front line	2.
	syl	front line
	pos	n.
	def	the most advanced, exposed, or conspicuous element in any activity or situation.
front line	3.a.
	syl	front line
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for the front line of a military formation.
	exam	1	frontline troops.
front line	3.b.
	syl	front line
	pos	n.
	def	to the fore; advanced, conspicuous, etc..
	exam	1	frontline news.
front man	0.
	syl	front man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a nominal leader of an organization, etc., who lacks real power or authority, esp. one who lends respectibility to some nefarious activity.
front matter	0.
	syl	front mat+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {prelims} (sense 1)}.
front of house	0.
	syl	front of house
	pos	n.
	def	the areas of a theatre, opera house, etc., used by the audience.
frontogenesis	0.
	syl	fron+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2fr^nt*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the formation or development of a front through the meeting of air masses from different origins. &- {fron+to+ge@.net+ic} (@!fr^nt$$$udz$$#!n$et$Ik) &- {@!fron+to+ge@.#!net+ic+al+ly}
frontolysis	0.
	syl	fron+tol:y+sis
	pron	<fr^n1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the weakening or dissipation of a front.
fronton	ety	C17: from Spanish front*'on, from frente forehead, from Latin fr*_ons 
fronton	0.
	syl	fron+ton
	pron	<1fronton>, <fron1ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a wall against which pelota or jai alai is played.
front-page	0.
	syl	front-page
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	important or newsworthy enough to be put on the front page of a newspaper.
frontrunner	0.
	syl	front+run:ner
	pron	<1fr^nt2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the leader or a favoured contestant in a race, election, etc.
frontward	alt
	head	frontwards
	or	frontwards
	syl	front+ward
	pos	adv.
frontwards	0.
	or	frontward
	syl	front+wards
	pron	<1fr^ntw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the front.
frore	ety	C13 froren, past participle of Old English fr*_eosan to #7freeze 
frore	0.
	syl	frore
	pron	<frc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	very cold or frosty.
frost	ety	Old English frost; related to Old Norse, Old Saxon, Old High German frost; see #7freeze 
frost	1.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	n.
	def	a white deposit of ice particles, esp. one formed on objects out of doors at night. See also {hoarfrost}.
frost	2.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	n.
	def	an atmospheric temperature of below freezing point, characterized by the production of this deposit.
degrees of frost	3.
	head	frost
	syl	degrees of frost.
	def	degrees below freezing point: eight degrees of frost indicates a temperature of either -8?%C or 24?%F.
frost	4.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something given a cold reception; failure.
frost	5.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	coolness of manner.
frost	6.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of freezing.
frost	7.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or be covered with frost.
frost	8.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a frostlike appearance to (glass, etc.), as by means of a fine-grained surface.
frost	9.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to decorate (cakes, etc.) with icing or frosting.
frost	10.
	syl	frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill or damage (crops, etc.) with frost.
frostlike	sub
	head	frost
	syl	frost+2like
	pos	adj.
Robert (Lee) 	infl
	head	Frost
	syl	Rob:ert (Lee) .
	pos	n.
Frost	0.
	syl	Frost
	pron	<frost>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1963, U.S. poet, noted for his lyrical verse on country life in New England. His books include (1913), (1914), and (1923).
frostbite	0.
	syl	frost+bite
	pron	<1frost2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	destruction of tissues, esp. those of the fingers, ears, toes, and nose, by freezing, characterized by tingling, blister formation, and gangrene.
frostbitten	0.
	syl	frost+bit:ten
	pron	<1frost2bitN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or affected with frostbite.
frosted	1.
	syl	frost+ed
	pron	<1frostid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or injured by frost.
frosted	2.
	syl	frost+ed
	pron	<1frostid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with icing, as a cake.
frosted	3.
	syl	frost+ed
	pron	<1frostid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of glass, etc.
	def	having a surface roughened, as if covered with frost, to prevent clear vision through it.
frost heave	0.
	syl	frost heave
	pos	n.
	def	the upthrust and cracking of a ground surface through the freezing and expansion of water underneath. Also called: {frost heaving}.
frosting	1.
	syl	frost+ing
	pron	<1frostiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft icing based on sugar and egg whites.
frosting	2.
	syl	frost+ing
	pron	<1frostiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {icing}.
frosting	3.
	syl	frost+ing
	pron	<1frostiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough or matt finish on glass, silver, etc.
frost line	1.
	syl	frost line
	pos	n.
	def	the deepest point in the ground to which frost will penetrate.
frost line	2.
	syl	frost line
	pos	n.
	def	the limit towards the equator beyond which frosts do not occur.
frostwork	1.
	syl	frost+work
	pron	<1frost2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the patterns made by frost on glass, metal, etc.
frostwork	2.
	syl	frost+work
	pron	<1frost2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	similar artificial ornamentation.
frostier	infl
	head	frosty
	syl	frost:i+er
	pos	adj.
frostiest	infl
	head	frosty
	syl	frost:i+est.
	pos	adj.
frosty	1.
	syl	frost:y
	pron	<1frosti>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by frost.
	exam	1	a frosty night.
frosty	2.
	syl	frost:y
	pron	<1frosti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered by or decorated with frost.
frosty	3.
	syl	frost:y
	pron	<1frosti>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking warmth or enthusiasm.
	exam	1	the new plan had a frosty reception.
frosty	4.
	syl	frost:y
	pron	<1frosti>
	pos	adj.
	def	like frost in appearance or colour; hoary.
frostily	sub
	head	frosty
	syl	frost:i+ly
	pos	adv.
frostiness	sub
	head	frosty
	syl	frost:i+ness
	pos	n.
froth	ety	C14: from Old Norse frotha or frauth; related to Old English *_afr*_eothan to foam, Sanskrit prothati he snorts &- #!froth@.y adj. &- #!froth@.i+ly adv. &- #!froth@.i+ness n.
froth	1.
	syl	froth
	pron	<froT>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of small bubbles of air or a gas in a liquid, produced by fermentation, detergent, etc.
froth	2.
	syl	froth
	pron	<froT>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of saliva and air bubbles formed at the lips in certain diseases, such as rabies.
froth	3.
	syl	froth
	pron	<froT>
	pos	n.
	def	trivial ideas, talk, or entertainment.
froth	4.
	syl	froth
	pron	<froT>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or cause to produce froth.
froth	5.
	syl	froth
	pron	<froT>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give out in the form of froth.
froth	6.
	syl	froth
	pron	<froT>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with froth.
froth flotation	0.
	syl	froth flo+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flotation} (in metallurgy).
frottage	ety	French, from frotter to rub
frottage	1.
	syl	frott+age
	pron	<1frota:Z>, French <frc1taZ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of taking a rubbing from a rough surface, such as wood, for a work of art.
frottage	2.
	syl	frott+age
	pron	<1frota:Z>, French <frc1taZ>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual excitement obtained by rubbing against another person's clothed body.
James Anthony	infl
	head	Froude
	syl	James An:tho:ny.
	pos	n.
Froude	0.
	syl	Froude
	pron	<fru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	1818-94, English historian; author of a controversial biography (1882-84) of Carlyle.
froufrou	ety	C19: from French, of imitative origin
froufrou	1.
	syl	frou+frou
	pron	<1fru:2fru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a swishing sound, as made by a long silk dress.
froufrou	2.
	syl	frou+frou
	pron	<1fru:2fru:>
	pos	n.
	def	elaborate dress or ornamentation, esp. worn by women.
frow	0.
	syl	frow
	pron	<fr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {froe}.
froward	ety	C14: see #7fro, -#7ward 
froward	0.
	syl	fro+ward
	pron	<1fr*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	obstinate; contrary.
frowardly	sub
	head	froward
	syl	fro+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
frowardness	sub
	head	froward
	syl	fro+ward+ness
	pos	n.
frown	ety	C14: from Old French froigner, of Celtic origin; compare Welsh ffroen nostril, Middle Breton froan 
frown	1.
	syl	frown
	pron	<fraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw the brows together and wrinkle the forehead, esp. in worry, anger, or concentration.
frown	2.
	syl	frown
	pron	<fraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to have a dis?!like (of); look disapprovingly (upon).
	exam	1	the club frowned upon political activity by its members.
frown	3.
	syl	frown
	pron	<fraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express (worry, etc.) by frowning.
frown	4.
	syl	frown
	pron	<fraun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to force, silence, etc., by a frowning look.
frown	5.
	syl	frown
	pron	<fraun>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of frowning.
frown	6.
	syl	frown
	pron	<fraun>
	pos	n.
	def	a show of dislike or displeasure.
frowner	sub
	head	frown
	syl	frown+er
	pos	n.
frowningly	sub
	head	frown
	syl	frown+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
frowst	ety	C19: back formation from frowsty musty, stuffy, variant of #7frowzy 
frowst	0.
	syl	frowst
	pron	<fraust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a hot and stale atmosphere; fug.
frowsty	0.
	syl	frows+ty
	pron	<1frausti>
	pos	adj.
	def	ill-smelling; stale; musty.
frowzy	ety	C17: of unknown origin
frouzy	infl
	head	frowzy
	or	frowsy
	syl	frouz:y
	pron	<1frauzi>
	pos	adj.
frowsy	infl
	head	frowzy
	or	frouzy
	syl	frows:y
	pron	<1frauzi>
	pos	adj.
frowzier	infl
	head	frowzy
	syl	frowz:i+er
	pos	adj.
frowziest frouzier	infl
	head	frowzy
	or	frowsier
	syl	frowz:i+est; frouz:i+er
	pos	adj.
frouziest	infl
	head	frowzy
	or	frowsiest
	syl	frouz:i+est;
	pos	adj.
frowsier	infl
	head	frowzy
	or	frowziest frouzier
	syl	frows:i+er
	pos	adj.
frowsiest	infl
	head	frowzy
	or	frouziest
	syl	frows:i+est.
	pos	adj.
frowzy	1.
	syl	frowz:y
	pron	<1frauzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby.
frowzy	2.
	syl	frowz:y
	pron	<1frauzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	ill-smelling; frowsty.
frowziness	sub
	head	frowzy
	syl	frowz:i+ness
	pos	n.
frouziness	sub
	head	frowzy
	or	frowsiness
	syl	frouz:i+ness
	pos	n.
frowsiness	sub
	head	frowzy
	or	frouziness
	syl	frows:i+ness
	pos	n.
froze	0.
	syl	froze
	pron	<fr*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {freeze}.
frozen	1.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {freeze}.
frozen	2.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	turned into or covered with ice.
frozen	3.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	obstructed or blocked by ice.
frozen	4.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	killed, injured, or stiffened by extreme cold.
frozen	5.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a region or climate
	def	icy or snowy.
frozen	6.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	preserved by a freezing process.
frozen	7.a.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of prices, wages, etc.
	def	arbitrarily pegged at a certain level.
frozen	7.b.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of business assets
	def	not convertible into cash, as by government direction or business conditions.
frozen	8.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	frigid, unfeeling, or disdainful in manner.
frozen	9.
	syl	fro+zen
	pron	<1fr*uzN>
	pos	adj.
	def	motionless or unyielding.
	exam	1	he was frozen with horror.
frozenly	sub
	head	frozen
	syl	fro+zen+ly
	pos	adv.
frozenness	sub
	head	frozen
	syl	fro+zen+ness
	pos	n.
Frs	0.
	syl	Frs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Frisian.
FRS	0.
	syl	F.R.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Fellow of the Royal Society.
frt	0.
	syl	frt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	freight.
Fructidor	ety	C18: from Latin fr*_uctus fruit+Greek d*_oron gift
Fructidor	0.
	syl	Fruc+ti+dor
	pron	French. <frykti1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of fruit: the twelfth month of the French Revolutionary calendar, extending from Aug. 19 to Sept. 22.
fructiferous	0.
	syl	fruc+tif+er+ous
	pron	<fr^k1tif*r*s>, <fruk->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or trees
	def	bearing or yielding fruit.
fructiferously	sub
	head	fructiferous
	syl	fruc+1tif+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
fructification	1.
	syl	fruc+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fr^ktifi1kAS*n>, <2fruk->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of fructifying.
fructification	2.
	syl	fruc+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fr^ktifi1kAS*n>, <2fruk->
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of a seed-bearing plant.
fructification	3.
	syl	fruc+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2fr^ktifi1kAS*n>, <2fruk->
	pos	n.
	def	any spore-bearing structure in ferns, mosses, fungi, etc.
fructify	ety	C14: from Old French fructifier, from Late Latin fr*_uctific*_are to bear fruit, from Latin #7fructi -#7+ facere to make, produce
fructifies	infl
	head	fructify
	syl	fruc+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
fructifying	infl
	head	fructify
	syl	fruc+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
fructified	infl
	head	fructify
	syl	fruc+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
fructify	1.
	syl	fruc+ti+fy
	pron	<1fr^kti2fI>, <1fruk->
	pos	vb.
	def	to bear or cause to bear fruit.
fructify	2.
	syl	fruc+ti+fy
	pron	<1fr^kti2fI>, <1fruk->
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become productive or fruitful.
fructifier	sub
	head	fructify
	syl	fruc+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
fructose	ety	C19: from #7fructi -#7+ -{#7ose %2}
fructose	0.
	syl	fruc+tose
	pron	<1fr^kt*us>, <-t*uz>, <1fruk->
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-soluble sugar occurring in honey and many fruits. Formula: C\6H\1\2O\6. Also called: {laevulose, fruit sugar}.
fructuous	ety	C14: from Latin fr*_uctu*_osus, from fr*_uctus fruit+-#7ous 
fructuous	0.
	syl	fruc+tu+ous
	pron	<1fr^ktju*s>, <1fruk->
	pos	adj.
	def	productive or fruitful; fertile.
fructuously	sub
	head	fructuous
	syl	fruc+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
fructuousness	sub
	head	fructuous
	syl	fruc+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
frugal	ety	C16: from Latin fr*_ug*_alis, from fr*_ug*_i useful, temperate, from frux fruit
frugal	1.
	syl	fru+gal
	pron	<1fru:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	practising economy; living without waste; thrifty.
frugal	2.
	syl	fru+gal
	pron	<1fru:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not costly; meagre.
frugality	sub
	head	frugal
	or	frugalness
	syl	fru+1gal+i:ty
	pos	n.
frugalness	sub
	head	frugal
	or	frugality
	syl	fru+gal+ness
	pos	n.
frugally	sub
	head	frugal
	syl	fru+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
frugivorous	ety	C18: from frugi- (as in #7frugal) #7+ -#7vorous 
frugivorous	0.
	syl	fru+giv+or+ous
	pron	<fru:1Jiv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on fruit; fruit-eating.
fruit	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin fr*_uctus enjoyment, profit, fruit, from fr*_u*_i to enjoy
fruit	1.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the ripened ovary of a flowering plant, containing one or more seeds. It may be dry, as in the poppy, or fleshy, as in the peach.
fruit	2.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any fleshy part of a plant, other than the above structure, that supports the seeds and is edible, such as the strawberry.
fruit	3.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the spore-producing structure of plants that do not bear seeds.
fruit	4.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant product useful to man, including grain, vegetables, etc.
fruit	5.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the result or consequence of an action or effort.
fruit	6.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, old-fashioned.
	def	chap; fellow: used as a term of address.
fruit	7.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a person considered to be eccentric or insane.
fruit	8.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a male homosexual.
fruit	9.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	offspring of man or animals; progeny.
fruit	10.
	syl	fruit
	pron	<fru:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bear or cause to bear fruit.
fruitlike	sub
	head	fruit
	syl	fruit+2like
	pos	adj.
fruitage	1.
	syl	fruit+age
	pron	<1fru:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process, state, or season of producing fruit.
fruitage	2.
	syl	fruit+age
	pron	<1fru:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	fruit collectively.
fruitarian	1.
	syl	frui+tar+i:an
	pron	<fru:1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who eats only fruit. {~}
fruitarian	2.
	syl	frui+tar+i:an
	pron	<fru:1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a fruitarian.
	exam	1	a fruitarian diet.
fruit bat	0.
	syl	fruit bat
	pos	n.
	def	any large Old World bat of the suborder occurring in tropical and subtropical regions and feeding on fruit. Compare {insectivorous bat}.
fruit body	0.
	syl	fruit bod:y
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a fungus in which the spores are produced.
fruitcake	1.
	syl	fruit+cake
	pron	<1fru:t2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich cake containing mixed dried fruit, lemon peel, nuts, etc.
fruitcake	2.
	syl	fruit+cake
	pron	<1fru:t2kAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a person considered to be eccentric or insane.
fruit cocktail	0.
	syl	fruit cock+tail
	pos	n.
	def	fruit salad consisting of small or diced fruits.
fruit cup	0.
	syl	fruit cup
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of fruits served in a cup or glass as an appetizer or dessert.
fruiter	1.
	syl	fruit+er
	pron	<1fru:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit grower.
fruiter	2.
	syl	fruit+er
	pron	<1fru:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree that bears fruit, esp. edible fruit.
fruiterer	0.
	syl	fruit+er+er
	pron	<1fru:t*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a fruit dealer or seller.
fruit fly	1.
	syl	fruit fly
	pos	n.
	def	any small dipterous fly of the family which feed on and lay their eggs in plant tissues. See also {gallfly}.
fruit fly	2.
	syl	fruit fly
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous fly of the genus See {drosophila}.
fruitful	1.
	syl	fruit+ful
	pron	<1fru:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing fruit in abundance.
fruitful	2.
	syl	fruit+ful
	pron	<1fru:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	productive or prolific, esp. in bearing offspring.
fruitful	3.
	syl	fruit+ful
	pron	<1fru:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or assisting prolific growth.
fruitful	4.
	syl	fruit+ful
	pron	<1fru:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing results or profits.
	exam	1	a fruitful discussion.
fruitfully	sub
	head	fruitful
	syl	fruit+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
fruitfulness	sub
	head	fruitful
	syl	fruit+ful+ness
	pos	n.
fruition	ety	C15: from Late Latin fruiti*_o enjoyment, from Latin fru*_i to enjoy
fruition	1.
	syl	fru:i+tion
	pron	<fru:1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attainment or realization of something worked for or desired; fulfilment.
fruition	2.
	syl	fru:i+tion
	pron	<fru:1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	enjoyment of this.
fruition	3.
	syl	fru:i+tion
	pron	<fru:1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of bearing fruit.
fruit knife	0.
	syl	fruit knife
	pos	n.
	def	a small stainless knife for cutting fruit.
fruitless	1.
	syl	fruit+less
	pron	<1fru:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding nothing or nothing of value; unproductive; ineffectual.
fruitless	2.
	syl	fruit+less
	pron	<1fru:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without fruit.
fruitlessly	sub
	head	fruitless
	syl	fruit+less+ly
	pos	adv.
fruitlessness	sub
	head	fruitless
	syl	fruit+less+ness
	pos	n.
fruit machine	0.
	syl	fruit ma+chine
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a gambling machine that pays out when certain combinations of diagrams, usually of fruit, appear on a dial.
fruit salad	0.
	syl	fruit sal+ad
	pos	n.
	def	a dish consisting of sweet fruits cut up and served in their juice: often sold canned.
fruit sugar	0.
	syl	fruit sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fructose}.
fruit tree	0.
	syl	fruit tree
	pos	n.
	def	any tree that bears edible fruit.
fruitier	infl
	head	fruity
	syl	fruit:i+er
	pos	adj.
fruitiest	infl
	head	fruity
	syl	fruit:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fruity	1.
	syl	fruit:y
	pron	<1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling fruit.
fruity	2.
	syl	fruit:y
	pron	<1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a voice
	def	mellow or rich.
fruity	3.
	syl	fruit:y
	pron	<1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	ingratiating or unctuous.
fruity	4.
	syl	fruit:y
	pron	<1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	erotically stimulating; salacious.
fruity	5.
	syl	fruit:y
	pron	<1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	eccentric or insane.
fruity	6.
	syl	fruit:y
	pron	<1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slang word for {homosexual}.
fruitiness	sub
	head	fruity
	syl	fruit:i+ness
	pos	n.
frumentaceous	ety	C17: from Late Latin fr*_ument*_aceus, from Latin fr*_umentum corn, grain
frumentaceous	0.
	syl	fru+men+ta+ceous
	pron	<2fru:men1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or made of wheat or similar grain.
frumenty	ety	C14: from Old French frumentee, from frument grain, from Latin fr*_umentum 
fromenty	infl
	head	frumenty
	or	furmenty
	syl	fro+men+ty
	pos	n.
furmenty	infl
	head	frumenty
	or	fromenty
	syl	fur+men+ty
	pos	n.
frumenty	0.
	syl	fru+men+ty
	pron	<1fru:m*nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of porridge made from hulled wheat boiled with milk, sweetened, and spiced.
frump	ety	C16 (in the sense: to be sullen; C19: dowdy woman): from Middle Dutch verrompelen to wrinkle, #7rumple 
frump	0.
	syl	frump
	pos	fr^mp; n.
	def	a woman who is dowdy, drab, or unattractive.
frumpish	sub
	head	frump
	or	frumpy
	syl	frump+ish
	pos	adj.
frumpy	sub
	head	frump
	or	frumpish
	syl	frump:y
	pos	adj.
frumpishly	sub
	head	frump
	or	frumpily
	syl	frump+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
frumpily	sub
	head	frump
	or	frumpishly
	syl	frump:i+ly
	pos	adv.
frumpishness	sub
	head	frump
	or	frumpiness
	syl	frump+ish+ness
	pos	n.
frumpiness	sub
	head	frump
	or	frumpishness
	syl	frump:i+ness
	pos	n.
Frunze	0.
	syl	Frun+ze
	pron	Russian <1frunzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Kirghiz SSR. Pop.: 486000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1926): {Pishpek}.
frustrate	ety	C15: from Latin frustr*_are to cheat, from frustr*_a in error
frustrate	1.
	syl	frus+trate
	pron	<fr^1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; thwart.
frustrate	2.
	syl	frus+trate
	pron	<fr^1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to upset, agitate, or tire.
	exam	1	her constant complaints began to frustrate him.
frustrate	3.
	syl	frus+trate
	pron	<fr^1strAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	frustrated or thwarted; baffled.
frustrater	sub
	head	frustrate
	syl	frus+1trat+er
	pos	n.
frustration	1.
	syl	frus+tra+tion
	pron	<fr^1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being frustrated.
frustration	2.
	syl	frus+tra+tion
	pron	<fr^1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that frustrates.
frustration	3.a.
	syl	frus+tra+tion
	pron	<fr^1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevention or hindering of a potentially satisfying activity.
frustration	3.b.
	syl	frus+tra+tion
	pron	<fr^1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the emotional reaction to such prevention that may involve aggression.
frustule	ety	C19: from French, from Late Latin frustulum a small piece, from frustum a bit
frustule	0.
	syl	frus+tule
	pron	<1fr^stju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the hard siliceous cell wall of a diatom.
frustum	ety	C17: from Latin: piece; probably related to Old English br*_ysan to crush, #7bruise 
frustums	infl
	head	frustum
	or	frusta
	syl	frus+tums
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frusta	infl
	head	frustum
	or	frustums
	syl	frus+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
frustum	1.a.
	syl	frus+tum
	pron	<1fr^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a solid, such as a cone or pyramid, contained between the base and a plane parallel to the base that intersects the solid.
frustum	1.b.
	syl	frus+tum
	pron	<1fr^st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of such a solid contained between two parallel planes intersecting the solid.
frustum	2.
	syl	frus+tum
	pron	<1fr^st*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a single drum of a column or a single stone used to construct a pier.
frutescent	ety	C18: from Latin frutex shrub, bush
fruticose	alt
	head	frutescent
	or	frutescent
	syl	fru+ti+cose
	pron	<1fru:ti2k*us>, <-2k*uz>
	pos	adj.
frutescent	0.
	or	fruticose
	syl	fru+tes+cent
	pron	<fru:1tesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the appearance or habit of a shrub; shrubby.
frutescence	sub
	head	frutescent
	syl	fru+1tes+cence
	pos	n.
fry	ety	C13: from Old French frire, from Latin fr*_igere to roast, fry
fries	infl
	head	fry
	syl	fries
	pos	vb.
frying	infl
	head	fry
	syl	fry+ing
	pos	vb.
fried	infl
	head	fry
	syl	fried.
	pos	vb.
fry	H1.1.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to cook or be cooked in fat, oil, etc., usually over direct heat.
fry	H1.2.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be excessively hot.
fry	H1.3.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to kill or be killed by electrocution, esp. in the electric chair.
fries	infl
	head	fry
	syl	fries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fry	H1.4.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of something fried, esp. the offal of a specified animal.
	exam	1	pig's fry.
fry	H1.5.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a social occasion, often outdoors, at which the chief food is fried.
fry-up	6.
	head	fry
	syl	fry-up.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the act of preparing a mixed fried dish or the dish itself.
fry	ety	C14 (in the sense: young, offspring): perhaps via Norman French from Old French freier to spawn, rub, from Latin fric*_are to rub
fry	H2.1.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the young of various species of fish.
fry	H2.2.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the young of certain other animals, such as frogs.
fry	H2.3.
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	young children.
fry	xref
	syl	fry
	pron	<frI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See also {small fry}.
Christopher	1.
	head	Fry
	syl	Chris:to:pher.
	def	born 1907, English dramatist; author of the verse dramas (1946), (1948) and (1950).
Elizabeth	2.
	head	Fry
	syl	E:liz:a:beth.
	def	1780-1845, English prison reformer and Quaker.
Roger Eliot	3.
	head	Fry
	syl	Rog:er El:i:ot.
	def	1866-1934, English art critic and painter who helped to introduce the post-impressionists to Britain. His books include (1920) and (1927).
frier	alt
	head	fryer
	or	fryer
	syl	fri+er
	pron	<1frI*>
	pos	n.
fryer	1.
	or	frier
	syl	fry+er
	pron	<1frI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that fries.
fryer	2.
	or	frier
	syl	fry+er
	pron	<1frI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young chicken suitable for frying.
fry-pan	alt
	head	frying pan
	or	frying pan
	syl	fry-pan
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
frying pan	1.
	or	fry-pan
	syl	fry+ing pan
	pos	n.
	def	a long-handled shallow pan used for frying.
out of the frying pan into the fire	2.
	head	frying pan
	syl	out of the frying pan into the fire.
	def	from a bad situation to a worse one.
fs	0.
	syl	f.s.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	foot-second.
FSA	0.
	syl	F.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries.
FSH	0.
	syl	FSH
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	follicle-stimulating hormone.
FSK	0.
	syl	FSK
	qual	Computer technol. abbrev. for
	def	Frequency Shift Keying.
ft	1.
	syl	ft.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	foot feet.
ft	2.
	syl	ft.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fort.
ft	3.
	syl	ft.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	fortification.
fthm	alt
	head	fth
	or	fth
	syl	fthm.
fth	0.
	or	fthm
	syl	fth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	fathom.
ft-lb	0.
	syl	ft-lb
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	foot-pound.
Fuad I	0.
	syl	Fu:ad I
	pron	<fu:1a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1868-1936, sultan of Egypt (1917-22) and king (1922-36).
fubsy	ety	C18: from obsolete fubs plump person
fubsier	infl
	head	fubsy
	syl	fub+si+er
	pos	adj.
fubsiest	infl
	head	fubsy
	syl	fub+si+est.
	pos	adj.
fubsy	0.
	syl	fub+sy
	pron	<1f^bzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	short and stout; squat.
Fu-chou	0.
	syl	Fu-chou
	pron	<1fu:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Foochow}.
Klaus Emil	1.
	head	Fuchs
	syl	Klaus E:mil
	pron	<klaus> <1Amil>
	def	born 1911, East German physicist. He was born in Germany, became a British citizen (1942), and was imprisoned (1950-59) for giving secret atomic research information to the Soviet Union.
Fuchs	2.
	syl	Fuchs
	pron	<fuks>, <fu:ks>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Viv@.i@.an Er@.nest}. born 1908, English explorer and geologist: led the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (1955-58).
fuchsia	ety	C18: from New Latin, named after Leonhard Fuchs (1501-66), German botanist
fuchsia	1.
	syl	fuch+sia
	pron	<1fju:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	any onagraceous shrub of the mostly tropical genus widely cultivated for their showy drooping purple, red, or white flowers.
fuchsia	2.
	syl	fuch+sia
	pron	<1fju:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {California fuchsia}. a North American onagraceous plant, with tubular scarlet flowers.
fuchsia	3.a.
	syl	fuch+sia
	pron	<1fju:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-purple to purplish-pink colour.
fuchsia	3.b.
	syl	fuch+sia
	pron	<1fju:S*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a fuchsia dress.
fuchsin	ety	C19: from #7fuchs (#7ia) #7+ -#7in ; from its similarity in colour to the flower
fuchsine	alt
	head	fuchsin
	or	fuchsin
	syl	fuch+sine
	pron	<1fu:ksEn>, <-sin>
	pos	n.
fuchsin	0.
	or	fuchsine
	syl	fuch+sin
	pron	<1fu:ksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish crystalline substance, the quaternary chloride of rosaniline, forming a red solution in water: used as a textile dye and a biological stain. Formula: C\2\0H\1\9N\3HCl. Also called: {magenta}.
fuck	ety	C16: of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch fokken to strike
fuck	1.
	syl	fuck
	pos	vb.
	qual	Taboo.
	usage	f^k
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (someone).
fuck	2.
	syl	fuck
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	usage	f^k
	def	an act of sexual intercourse.
fuck	3.
	syl	fuck
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Slang.
	usage	f^k
	def	a partner in sexual intercourse, esp. one of specified competence or experience.
	exam	1	she was a good fuck.
not care	4.
	head	fuck
	or	give a fuck
	syl	not care
	qual	Taboo.
	usage	f^k
	def	not to care at all.
fuck	5.
	syl	fuck
	pos	interj.
	qual	Taboo.; Offensive.
	usage	f^k
	def	an expression of strong disgust or anger (often in exclamatory phrases such as {fuck you&! fuck it&}! etc.).
fuck around	alt
	head	fuck about
	or	fuck about
	syl	fuck a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
fuck about	1.
	or	fuck around
	syl	fuck a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang.
	def	to act in a stupid or aimless manner.
fuck about	2.
	or	fuck around
	syl	fuck a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang.
	def	to treat (someone) in an inconsiderate or selfish way.
fucker	1.
	syl	fuck+er
	pron	<1f^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Slang.
	def	a despicable or obnoxious person.
fucker	2.
	syl	fuck+er
	pron	<1f^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Slang.
	def	a person; fellow.
fucker	3.
	syl	fuck+er
	pron	<1f^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	a person who fucks.
fuck off	1.
	syl	fuck off
	pos	interj.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang.
	def	a forceful expression of dismissal or contempt.
fuck off	2.
	syl	fuck off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang.
	def	to go away.
	infl
	head	fuck up
	syl	~
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang.
fuck up	1.
	syl	fuck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage or bungle.
	exam	1	to fuck up a machine.
fuck up	2.
	syl	fuck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make confused. {~} {fuck-up}.
fuck up	3.
	syl	fuck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	an act or an instance of bungling.
fuckwit	0.
	syl	fuck+wit
	pron	<1f^kwit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. taboo slang.
	def	a fool or idiot.
fucoid	1.
	syl	fu+coid
	pron	<1fju:kcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or resembling seaweeds of the genus
fucoid	2.
	syl	fu+coid
	pron	<1fju:kcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any seaweed of the genus
fucus	ety	C16: from Latin: rock lichen, from Greek phukos seaweed, dye, of Semitic origin
fuci	infl
	head	fucus
	or	fucuses
	syl	fu+ci
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fucuses	infl
	head	fucus
	or	fuci
	syl	fu+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fucus	0.
	syl	fu+cus
	pron	<1fju:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any seaweed of the genus common in the intertidal regions of many shores and typically having greenish-brown slimy fronds. See also { {wrack%2} (sense 2)}.
fuddle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
fuddle	1.
	syl	fud+dle
	pron	<1f^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause to be confused or intoxicated.
fuddle	2.
	syl	fud+dle
	pron	<1f^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drink excessively; tipple.
fuddle	3.
	syl	fud+dle
	pron	<1f^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a muddled or confused state.
fuddy-duddy	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
dies	infl
	head	fuddy-duddy
	syl	:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fuddy-duddy	0.
	syl	fud:dy-dud:dy
	pron	<1f^di2d^di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, esp. an elderly one, who is extremely conservative or dull.
fudge	ety	C19: of unknown origin
fudge	H1.0.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft variously flavoured sweet made from sugar, butter, cream, etc.
fudge	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
fudge	H2.1.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	n.
	def	foolishness; nonsense.
fudge	H2.2.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	interj.
	def	a mild exclamation of annoyance.
fudge	H2.3.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk foolishly or emptily.
fudge	ety	C19: see #7fadge 
fudge	H3.1.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a small section of type matter in a box in a newspaper allowing late news to be included without the whole page having to be remade.
fudge	H3.2.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	n.
	def	the box in which such type matter is placed.
fudge	H3.3.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	n.
	def	the late news so inserted.
fudge	H3.4.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine attached to a newspaper press for printing this.
fudge	H3.5.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or adjust in a false or clumsy way.
fudge	H3.6.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to misrepresent; falsify.
fudge	H3.7.
	syl	fudge
	pron	<f^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to evade (a problem, issue, etc.); dodge; avoid.
Fuegian	1.
	syl	Fu+eg+i:an
	pron	<fju:1EJi*n>, <1fwAJ->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Tierra del Fuego or its indigenous Indians.
Fuegian	2.
	syl	Fu+eg+i:an
	pron	<fju:1EJi*n>, <1fwAJ->
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian of Tierra del Fuego.
fuel	ety	C14: from Old French feuaile, from feu fire, ultimately from Latin focus fireplace, hearth
fuel	1.
	syl	fuel
	pron	<fju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance burned as a source of heat or power, such as coal or petrol.
fuel	2.
	syl	fuel
	pron	<fju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the material, containing a fissile substance such as uranium-235, that produces energy in a nuclear reactor.
fuel	3.
	syl	fuel
	pron	<fju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that nourishes or builds up emotion, action, etc.
fuels	infl
	head	fuel
	or	fuels
	syl	fuels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
fuelling	infl
	head	fuel
	or	fueling
	syl	fuel+ling
	pos	vb.
fuelled	infl
	head	fuel
	or	fueled
	syl	fuelled
	pos	vb.
fueling	infl
	head	fuel
	or	fuelling
	syl	fuel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
fueled	infl
	head	fuel
	or	fuelled
	syl	fueled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
fuel	4.
	syl	fuel
	pron	<fju*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply with or receive fuel.
fueller	sub
	head	fuel
	or	fueler
	syl	fuel+ler
	pos	n.
fueler	sub
	head	fuel
	or	fueller
	syl	fuel+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fuel cell	0.
	syl	fuel cell
	pos	n.
	def	a cell in which the energy produced by oxidation of a fuel is converted directly into electrical energy.
fuel element	0.
	syl	fuel el+e:ment
	pos	n.
	def	a can containing nuclear fuel for use in a reactor.
fuel injection	0.
	syl	fuel in+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a system for introducing atomized liquid fuel under pressure directly into the combustion chambers of an internal-combustion engine without the use of a carburettor.
fuel oil	0.
	syl	fuel oil
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid petroleum product having a flash point above 37.8?%C: used as a substitute for coal in industrial furnaces, domestic heaters, ships, and locomotives.
fug	ety	C19: perhaps variant of {#7fog %1}
fug	0.
	syl	fug
	pos	f^g; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a hot, stale, or suffocating atmosphere.
fuggy	sub
	head	fug
	syl	fug+gy
	pos	adj.
fugacious	ety	C17: from Latin fugax inclined to flee, swift, from fugere to flee; see #7fugitive 
fugacious	1.
	syl	fu+ga+cious
	pron	<fju:1gAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	passing quickly away; transi?!tory; fleeting.
fugacious	2.
	syl	fu+ga+cious
	pron	<fju:1gAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	lasting for only a short time.
	exam	1	fugacious petals.
fugaciously	sub
	head	fugacious
	syl	fu+1ga+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
fugaciousness	sub
	head	fugacious
	syl	fu+1ga+cious+ness
	pos	n.
fugacity	1.
	syl	fu+gac+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1g@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {escaping tendency}. a property of a gas that expresses its tendency to escape or expand, given by d(log\e =d#Gm/RT, where #Gm is the chemical potential, the gas constant, and the thermo?!dynamic temperature. Symbol.
	exam	1	f
fugacity	2.
	syl	fu+gac+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1g@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being fugacious.
fugal	0.
	syl	fu+gal
	pron	<1fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or in the style of a fugue.
fugally	sub
	head	fugal
	syl	fu+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
Athol	infl
	head	Fugard
	syl	A:thol
	pron	<1@$T*l>
	pos	n.
Fugard	0.
	syl	Fu:gard
	pron	<1fu:ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, South African dramatist and theatre director. His plays include (1961), (1966), (1973), (1974), and (1976).
fugato	ety	C19: from Italian, from fugare to compose in the style of a #7fugue 
	infl
	head	fugato
	syl	~
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Music.
fugato	1.
	syl	fu+ga+to
	pron	<fju1ga:t*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in the manner or style of a fugue.
fugato	2.
	syl	fu+ga+to
	pron	<fju1ga:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement, section, or piece in this style.
-fuge	ety	from Latin fug*_are to expel, put to flight
-fuge	0.
	syl	-fuge
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an agent or substance that expels or drives away.
	exam	1	vermifuge.
-fugal	sub
	head	-fuge
	syl	-fu:gal
	pos	adj.
Fugger	0.
	syl	Fug:ger
	pron	German <1fug*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a German family of merchants and bankers, prominent in 15th- and 16th-century Europe.
fugio	ety	C18: Latin: I flee; one of the words inscribed on the coin
fugios	infl
	head	fugio
	syl	fu+gi:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fugio	0.
	syl	fu+gi:o
	pron	<1fju:Ji*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a former U.S. copper coin worth one dollar, the first authorized by Congress (1787).
fugitive	ety	C14: from Latin fugit*_ivus fleeing away, from fugere to take flight, run away
fugitive	1.
	syl	fu+gi+tive
	pron	<1fju:Jitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who flees.
fugitive	2.
	syl	fu+gi+tive
	pron	<1fju:Jitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that is elusive or fleeting.
fugitive	3.
	syl	fu+gi+tive
	pron	<1fju:Jitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	fleeing, esp. from arrest or pursuit.
fugitive	4.
	syl	fu+gi+tive
	pron	<1fju:Jitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permanent; fleeting; transient.
fugitive	5.
	syl	fu+gi+tive
	pron	<1fju:Jitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or roving about.
fugitively	sub
	head	fugitive
	syl	fu+gi+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
fugitiveness	sub
	head	fugitive
	syl	fu+gi+tive+ness
	pos	n.
fugleman	ety	C19: from German Fl*"ugelmann, from Fl*"ugel wing, flank+ Mann {#7man }
fuglemen	infl
	head	fugleman
	syl	fu:gle+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fugleman	1.
	syl	fu:gle+man
	pron	<1fju:gLm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier used as an example for those learning drill.
fugleman	2.
	syl	fu:gle+man
	pron	<1fju:gLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who acts as a leader or example.
fugue	ety	C16: from French, from Italian fuga, from Latin: a running away, flight
fugue	1.
	syl	fugue
	pron	<fju:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical form consisting essentially of a theme repeated a fifth above or a fourth below the continuing first statement.
fugue	2.
	syl	fugue
	pron	<fju:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a dreamlike altered state of consciousness, lasting from a few hours to several days, during which a person wanders away with loss of memory.
fuguelike	sub
	head	fugue
	syl	fugue+2like
	pos	adj.
fuguist	0.
	syl	fu+guist
	pron	<1fju:gist>
	pos	n.
	def	a composer of fugues.
Fuhrer	ety	German, from f*"uhren to lead
Fuehrer	alt
	head	Fuhrer
	or	Fuhrer
	syl	Fueh+rer
	pron	German. <1fy:r*r>, English <1fju*r*>
	pos	n.
Fuhrer	0.
	or	Fuehrer
	syl	F*"uh+rer
	pron	German. <1fy:r*r>, English <1fju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leader: applied esp. to Adolf Hitler ({der F*"uhrer}) while he was Chancellor.
Mount	infl
	head	Fuji
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Fuji	0.
	syl	Fu:ji
	pron	<1fu:JE>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in central Japan, in S central Honshu: the highest mountain in Japan, famous for its symmetrical snow-capped cone. Height: 3776 m (12388 ft.). Also called: {Fujiyama} or {Fuji-san}.
Fukien	1.
	syl	Fu+kien
	pron	<1fu:1kjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SE China: mountainous and forested, drained chiefly by the Min River; noted for the production of flower-scented teas. Capital: Foochow. Pop.: 18000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 123000 sq. km (47970 sq. miles).
Fukien	2.
	syl	Fu+kien
	pron	<1fu:1kjen>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Chinese dialects of this province. See also {Min}.
Takeo	infl
	head	Fukuda
	syl	Ta:ke:o
	pron	<1t@kA*u>
	pos	n.
Fukuda	0.
	syl	Fu:ku:da
	pron	<1fu:ku:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, Japanese statesman; prime minister (1976-78).
Fukuoka	0.
	syl	Fu+ku:o+ka
	pron	< 2fu:ku:1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in SW Japan, in N Kyushu: an important port in ancient times; site of Kyushu university. Pop.: 1000000 (1975).
Fukushima	0.
	syl	Fu+ku+shi+ma
	pron	<2fu:ku:1SEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Japan, in N central Honshu. Pop.: 243083 (1974 est.).
-ful	ety	Old English -ful, -full, from #7full #e Usage. Where the amount held by a spoon, etc., is used as a rough unit of measurement, the correct form is spoonful, etc.: take a spoonful of this medicine every day. Spoon full is used in a sentence such as he left a spoon full of treacle, where full of describes the spoon. The plural of a word like spoonful is spoonfuls and not spoonsful.
-ful	1.
	syl	-ful
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	full of or characterized by.
	exam	1	painful;
	exam	2	spiteful;
	exam	3	restful.
-ful	2.
	syl	-ful
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	able or tending to.
	exam	1	helpful;
	exam	2	useful.
-ful	3.
	syl	-ful
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	indicating as much as will fill the thing specified.
	exam	1	mouthful;
	exam	2	spoonful.
Fulah	alt
	head	Fula
	or	Fula
	syl	Fu+lah
	pron	<1fu:la:>
	pos	n.
Fula	infl
	or	Fulah
	syl	Fu:la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fulas	infl
	head	Fula
	or	Fulahs
	syl	Fu:las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fulah	infl
	head	Fula
	or	Fula
	syl	Fu:lah
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fulahs	infl
	head	Fula
	or	Fulas
	syl	Fu:lahs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Fula	1.
	or	Fulah
	syl	Fu:la
	pron	<1fu:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a pastoral nomadic people of W and central Africa, living chiefly in the sub-Sahara region from Senegal to N Cameroon: a racial mixture of light-skinned Berber peoples of the North and darker-skinned W Africans.
Fula	2.
	or	Fulah
	syl	Fu:la
	pron	<1fu:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people; Fulani.
Fulani	1.
	syl	Fu+la+ni
	pron	<fu:1la:ni>, <1fu:l*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Fula, belonging to the West Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family, widely used as a trade pidgin in W Africa.
Fulani	2.
	syl	Fu+la+ni
	pron	<fu:1la:ni>, <1fu:l*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Fula} (the people).
Fulani	3.
	syl	Fu+la+ni
	pron	<fu:1la:ni>, <1fu:l*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a humped breed of cattle from W Africa.
Fulani	4.
	syl	Fu+la+ni
	pron	<fu:1la:ni>, <1fu:l*ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Fula or their language.
fulcrum	ety	C17: from Latin: foot of a couch, bedpost, from fulcire to prop up
fulcrums	infl
	head	fulcrum
	or	fulcra
	syl	ful+crums
	pron	<-kr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fulcra	infl
	head	fulcrum
	or	fulcrums
	syl	ful+cra
	pron	<-kr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fulcrum	1.
	syl	ful+crum
	pron	<1fulkr*m>, <1f^l->
	pos	n.
	def	the pivot about which a lever turns.
fulcrum	2.
	syl	ful+crum
	pron	<1fulkr*m>, <1f^l->
	pos	n.
	def	something that supports or sustains; prop.
fulcrum	3.
	syl	ful+crum
	pron	<1fulkr*m>, <1f^l->
	pos	n.
	def	a spinelike scale occurring in rows along the anterior edge of the fins in primitive bony fishes such as the sturgeon.
fulfil	ety	Old English fulfyllan 
fulfill	alt
	head	fulfil
	or	fulfil
	syl	ful+fill
	pron	<ful1fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
fulfils	infl
	head	fulfil
	or	fulfills
	syl	ful+fils
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
fulfills	infl
	head	fulfil
	or	fulfils
	syl	ful+fills
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
fulfilling	infl
	head	fulfil
	syl	ful+fil+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
fulfilled	infl
	head	fulfil
	syl	ful+filled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
fulfil	1.
	or	fulfill
	syl	ful+fil
	pron	<ful1fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about the completion or achievement of (a desire, promise, etc.).
fulfil	2.
	or	fulfill
	syl	ful+fil
	pron	<ful1fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out or execute (a request, etc.).
fulfil	3.
	or	fulfill
	syl	ful+fil
	pron	<ful1fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conform with or satisfy (regulations, demands, etc.).
fulfil	4.
	or	fulfill
	syl	ful+fil
	pron	<ful1fil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish or reach the end of.
	exam	1	he fulfilled his prison sentence.
fulfil oneself	5.
	head	fulfil
	syl	fulfil oneself.
	def	to achieve one's potentials or desires.
fulfiller	sub
	head	fulfil
	syl	ful+1fil+ler
	pos	n.
fulfilment	sub
	head	fulfil
	or	fulfillment
	syl	ful+1fil+ment
	pos	n.
fulfillment	sub
	head	fulfil
	or	fulfilment
	syl	ful+1fill+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fulgent	ety	C15: from Latin fulg*_ere to shine, flash
fulgid	alt
	head	fulgent
	or	fulgent
	syl	ful+gid
	pron	<1f^lJid>
	pos	adj.
fulgent	0.
	or	fulgid
	syl	ful+gent
	pron	<1f^lJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	shining brilliantly; resplendent; gleaming.
fulgently	sub
	head	fulgent
	syl	ful+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
fulgurate	ety	C17: from Latin fulgur*_are, from fulgur lightning
fulgurate	0.
	syl	ful+gu+rate
	pron	<1f^lgju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to flash like lightning.
fulgurant	sub
	head	fulgurate
	syl	ful+gu+rant
	pron	<1f^lgjur*nt>
	pos	adj.
fulgurating	1.
	syl	ful+gu+rat+ing
	pron	<1f^lgju2rAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of pain
	def	sudden and sharp; piercing.
fulgurating	2.
	syl	ful+gu+rat+ing
	pron	<1f^lgju2rAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	of or relating to fulguration.
fulguration	0.
	syl	ful+gu+ra+tion
	pron	<2f^lgju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	destruction of tissue by means of high-frequency (more than 10000 per second) electric sparks.
fulgurite	ety	C19: from Latin fulgur lightning
fulgurite	0.
	syl	ful+gu+rite
	pron	<1f^lgju2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube of glassy mineral matter found in sand and rock, formed by the action of lightning.
fulgurous	ety	C17: from Latin fulgur lightning
fulgurous	0.
	syl	ful+gu+rous
	pron	<1f^lgjur*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	flashing like or resembling lightning; fulgurant.
Fulham	0.
	syl	Ful+ham
	pron	<1ful*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of the Greater London borough of Hammersmith (since 1965): contains {Fulham Palace} (16th century), residence of the Bishop of London.
fuliginous	ety	C16: from Late Latin f*_ul*_igin*_osus full of soot, from Latin f*_ul*_ig*_o soot
fuliginous	1.
	syl	fu+lig:i+nous
	pron	<fju:1liJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sooty or smoky.
fuliginous	2.
	syl	fu+lig:i+nous
	pron	<fju:1liJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour of soot; dull greyish-black or brown.
fuliginously	sub
	head	fuliginous
	syl	fu+1lig:i+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
fuliginousness	sub
	head	fuliginous
	syl	fu+1lig:i+nous+ness
	pos	n.
full	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse fullr, Old High German foll, Latin pl*_enus, Greek pl*_er*_es; see #7fill 
full	H1.1.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding or containing as much as possible; filled to capacity or near capacity.
full	H1.2.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant in supply, quantity, number, etc..
	exam	1	full of energy.
full	H1.3.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having consumed enough food or drink.
full	H1.4.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the face or figure
	def	rounded or plump; not thin.
full	H1.5.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	with no part lacking; complete.
	exam	1	a full dozen.
full	H1.6.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	with all privileges, rights, etc.; not restricted.
	exam	1	a full member.
full	H1.7.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or designating a relationship established by descent from the same parents.
	exam	1	full brother.
full	H1.8.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled with emotion or sentiment.
	exam	1	a full heart.
full	H1.9.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	occupied or engrossed (with).
	exam	1	full of his own projects.
full	H1.10.a.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	powerful or rich in volume and sound.
full	H1.10.b.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	completing a piece or section; concluding.
	exam	1	a full close.
full	H1.11.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment, esp. a skirt
	def	containing a large amount of fabric; of ample cut.
full	H1.12.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sails, etc.
	def	distended by wind.
full	H1.13.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine, such as a burgundy
	def	having a heavy body.
full	H1.14.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	containing a large quantity of pure hue as opposed to white or grey; rich; saturated.
full	H1.15.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	drunk.
full and by	16.
	head	full
	syl	full and by.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another term for {close-hauled}.
full of oneself	17.
	head	full
	syl	full of oneself.
	def	full of pride or conceit; egoistic.
full up	18.
	head	full
	syl	full up.
	def	filled to capacity.
	exam	1	the cinema was full up.
in full cry	19.
	head	full
	syl	in full cry.
	usage	of a pack of hounds
	def	in full pursuit of quarry.
in full swing	20.
	head	full
	syl	in full swing.
	def	at the height of activity.
	exam	1	the party was in full swing.
full	H1.21.a.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely; entirely.
full	H1.21.b.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	full-grown;
	exam	2	full-fledged.
full	H1.22.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adv.
	def	exactly; directly; right.
	exam	1	he hit him full in the stomach.
full	H1.23.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	adv.
	def	very; extremely (esp. in the phrase {full well) }.
full out	24.
	head	full
	syl	full out.
	def	with maximum effort or speed.
full	H1.25.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest degree, extent, etc.
full	H1.26.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a ridge of sand or shingle along a sea shore.
in full	27.
	head	full
	syl	in full.
	def	without omitting, decreasing, or shortening.
	exam	1	we paid in full for our mistake.
to the full	28.
	head	full
	syl	to the full.
	def	to the greatest extent; thoroughly; fully.
full	H1.29.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Needlework.
	def	to gather or tuck.
full	H1.30.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the moon
	def	to be fully illuminated.
fullness	sub
	head	full
	syl	full+ness
full	ety	C14: from Old French fouler, ultimately from Latin full*_o a #7fuller %1
full	H2.0.
	syl	full
	pron	<ful>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of cloth, yarn, etc.
	def	to become or to make (cloth, yarn, etc.) heavier and more compact during manufacture through shrinking and beating or pressing.
fullback	1.
	syl	full+back
	pron	<1ful2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey.
	def	one of two defensive players positioned in front of the goalkeeper.
fullback	2.
	syl	full+back
	pron	<1ful2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a defensive player positioned close to his own line.
fullback	3.
	syl	full+back
	pron	<1ful2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the position held by any of these players.
full blood	1.
	syl	full blood
	pos	n.
	def	an individual, esp. a horse or similar domestic animal, of unmixed race or breed.
full blood	2.
	syl	full blood
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between individuals having the same parents.
full-blooded	1.
	syl	full-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of horses
	def	of unmixed ancestry; thoroughbred.
full-blooded	2.
	syl	full-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having great vigour or health; hearty; virile.
full-bloodedness	sub
	head	full-blooded
	syl	full-1blood:ed+ness
	pos	n.
full-blown	1.
	syl	full-blown
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the fullest, strongest, or best development.
full-blown	2.
	syl	full-blown
	pos	adj.
	def	in full bloom.
full board	0.a.
	syl	full board
	pos	n.
	def	the provision by a hotel of a bed and all meals.
full board	0.b.
	syl	full board
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	full board accommodation.
full-bodied	0.
	syl	full-bod:ied
	pos	adj.
	def	having a full rich flavour or quality.
full-bottomed	0.
	syl	full-bot:tomed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wig
	def	long at the back.
full-cream	0.
	syl	full-cream
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or made with whole unskimmed milk.
full dress	0.a.
	syl	full dress
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or ceremonial style of dress, such as white tie and tails for a man and a full-length evening dress for a woman.
full dress	0.b.
	syl	full dress
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	full-dress uniform.
fuller	ety	Old English fullere, from Latin full*_o 
fuller	H1.0.
	syl	full+er
	pron	<1ful*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fulls cloth for his living.
fuller	ety	C19: perhaps from the name Fuller 
fuller	H2.1.
	syl	full+er
	pron	<1ful*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fullering tool}. a tool for forging a groove.
fuller	H2.2.
	syl	full+er
	pron	<1ful*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for caulking a riveted joint.
fuller	H2.3.
	syl	full+er
	pron	<1ful*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forge (a groove) or caulk (a riveted joint) with a fuller.
(Richard) Buckminster	1.
	head	Fuller
	syl	(Richard) Buck:min:ster.
	def	born 1895, U.S. architect and engineer: developed the geodesic dome.
Roy	2.
	head	Fuller
	syl	Roy.
	def	born 1912, English poet, whose collections of poetry include (1942) and (1944), both of which are concerned with World War II, and (1949), (1957), and (1968).
Thomas	3.
	head	Fuller
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1608-61, English clergyman and antiquarian; author of (1662).
fuller's earth	0.
	syl	full+er's earth
	pos	n.
	def	a natural absorbent clay used, after heating, for decolorizing oils and fats, fulling cloth, etc.
fuller's teasel	1.
	syl	full+er's tea+sel
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian teasel plant, whose prickly flower heads are used for raising the nap on woollen cloth.
fuller's teasel	2.
	syl	full+er's tea+sel
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related plant,
full-faced	1.
	syl	full-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	having a round full face.
full-faced	2.
	syl	full-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	facing towards the spectator or in a specific direction.
full-faced	3.
	syl	full-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {bold face}.
fullface	sub
	head	full-faced
	syl	full+1face
	pos	n. adv.
full-fledged	0.
	syl	full-fledged
	pos	adj.
	def	See {fully fledged}.
full-frontal	1.
	syl	full-fron:tal
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a nude person or a photograph of a nude person
	def	exposing the genitals to full view.
full frontal	infl
	head	full-frontal
	syl	full fron+tal.
	pos	n.
full-frontal	2.
	syl	full-fron:tal
	pos	n.
	def	a full-frontal photograph.
full house	1.
	syl	full house
	pos	n.
	qual	Poker.
	def	a hand with three cards of the same value and another pair.
full house	2.
	syl	full house
	pos	n.
	def	a theatre, etc., filled to capacity.
full house	3.
	syl	full house
	pos	n.
	usage	in bingo, etc.
	def	the set of numbers needed to win.
full-length	1.
	syl	full-length
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	extending to or showing the complete length.
	exam	1	a full-length mirror.
full-length	2.
	syl	full-length
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of the original or normal length; not abridged.
full moon	1.
	syl	full moon
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four phases of the moon, occurring when the earth lies between the sun and the moon so that the moon is visible as a fully illuminated disc.
full moon	2.
	syl	full moon
	pos	n.
	def	the moon in this phase.
full moon	3.
	syl	full moon
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which this occurs.
full-mouthed	1.
	syl	full-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of livestock
	def	having a full adult set of teeth.
full-mouthed	2.
	syl	full-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	uttered loudly.
	exam	1	a full-mouthed oath.
full nelson	0.
	syl	full nel+son
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold, illegal in amateur wrestling, in which a wrestler places both arms under his opponent's arms from behind and exerts pressure with both palms on the back of the neck. Compare {half-nelson}.
full toss	alt
	head	full pitch
	or	full pitch
	syl	full toss
	pos	n.
full pitch	0.
	or	full toss
	syl	full pitch
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a bowled ball that reaches the batsman without bouncing.
full professor	0.
	syl	full pro+fes+sor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {professor} (sense 1).
full radiator	0.
	syl	full ra+di+a:tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for {black body}.
full-rigged	1.
	syl	full-rigged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	having three or more masts rigged square.
full-rigged	2.
	syl	full-rigged
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	fully equipped.
full sail	1.
	syl	full sail
	pos	adv.
	def	at top speed.
full sail	2.
	syl	full sail
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	with all sails set.
full-sailed	sub
	head	full sail
	syl	full-1sailed
	pos	adj.
full-scale	1.
	syl	full-scale
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a plan, etc.
	def	of actual size; having the same dimensions as the original.
full-scale	2.
	syl	full-scale
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	done with thoroughness or urgency; using all resources; all-out.
full score	0.
	syl	full score
	pos	n.
	def	the entire score of a musical composition, showing each part separately.
full point	alt
	head	full stop
	or	full stop
	syl	full point
	pos	n.
full stop	0.
	or	full point
	syl	full stop
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark ({}.) used at the end of a sentence that is not a question or exclamation, after abbreviations, etc. U.S. term: {period}.
full time	0.
	syl	full time
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a football or other match. Compare {half time}.
full-time	1.
	syl	full-time
	pos	adj.
	def	for the entire time appropriate to an activity.
	exam	1	a full-time job;
	exam	2	a full-time student.
full time	infl
	head	full-time
	syl	full time.
	pos	adv.
full-time	2.
	syl	full-time
	pos	adv.
	def	on a full-time basis.
	exam	1	he works full time.
full-time	xref
	syl	full-time
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {part-time. &- full-#!tim+er}
full toss	0.
	syl	full toss
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	another term for {full pitch}.
fully	1.
	syl	ful+ly
	pron	<1fuli>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the greatest degree or extent; totally; entirely.
fully	2.
	syl	ful+ly
	pron	<1fuli>
	pos	adv.
	def	amply; sufficiently; adequately.
	exam	1	they were fully fed.
fully	3.
	syl	ful+ly
	pron	<1fuli>
	pos	adv.
	def	at least.
	exam	1	it was fully an hour before she came.
fully fashioned	0.
	syl	ful+ly fash+ioned
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stockings, seams, knitwear, etc.
	def	shaped so as to fit closely.
full-fledged	alt
	head	fully fledged
	or	fully fledged
	syl	full-fledged
	pos	adj.
fully fledged	1.
	or	full-fledged
	syl	ful+ly fledged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a young bird
	def	having acquired its adult feathers and thus able to fly.
fully fledged	2.
	or	full-fledged
	syl	ful+ly fledged
	pos	adj.
	def	developed or matured to the fullest degree.
fully fledged	3.
	or	full-fledged
	syl	ful+ly fledged
	pos	adj.
	def	of full rank or status.
fulmar	ety	C17: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse f*_ulm*_ar, from f*_ull foul+ m*_ar gull
fulmar	0.
	syl	ful+mar
	pron	<1fulm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any heavily built short-tailed oceanic bird of the genus and related genera, of polar regions: family order (petrels).
fulminant	ety	C17: from Latin fulmin*_are to cause lightning, from fulmen lightning that strikes
fulminant	1.
	syl	ful+mi+nant
	pron	<1f^lmin*nt>, <1ful->
	pos	adj.
	def	sudden and violent; fulminating.
fulminant	2.
	syl	ful+mi+nant
	pron	<1f^lmin*nt>, <1ful->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of pain
	def	sudden and sharp; piercing.
fulminate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin fulmin*_are; see #7fulminant 
fulminate	1.
	syl	ful+mi+nate
	pron	<1f^lmi2nAt>, <1ful->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to make severe criticisms or denunciations; rail.
fulminate	2.
	syl	ful+mi+nate
	pron	<1f^lmi2nAt>, <1ful->
	pos	vb.
	def	to explode with noise and violence.
fulminate	3.
	syl	ful+mi+nate
	pron	<1f^lmi2nAt>, <1ful->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to thunder and lighten.
fulminate	4.
	syl	ful+mi+nate
	pron	<1f^lmi2nAt>, <1ful->
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of fulminic acid, esp. the mercury salt, which is used as a detonator.
fulmination	sub
	head	fulminate
	syl	ful+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
fulminator	sub
	head	fulminate
	syl	ful+mi+2na+tor
	pos	n.
fulminatory	sub
	head	fulminate
	syl	ful+mi+2na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
fulminating powder	0.
	syl	ful+mi+nat+ing pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	powder that detonates by percussion.
fulminic acid	ety	C19: from Latin fulmen lightning
fulminic acid	0.
	syl	ful+min+ic ac:id
	pron	<f^l1minik>, <ful->
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable volatile acid known only in solution and in the form of its salts and esters. Formula: HONC. Compare {cyanic acid}.
fulminous	1.
	syl	ful+mi+nous
	pron	<1f^lmin*s>, <1ful->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	harshly critical.
fulminous	2.
	syl	ful+mi+nous
	pron	<1f^lmin*s>, <1ful->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, involving, or resembling thunder and lightning.
fulsome	1.
	syl	ful+some
	pron	<1fuls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessive or insincere, esp. in an offensive or distasteful way.
	exam	1	fulsome compliments.
fulsome	2.
	syl	ful+some
	pron	<1fuls*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	disgusting; loathsome.
fulsomely	sub
	head	fulsome
	syl	ful+some+ly
	pos	adv.
fulsomeness	sub
	head	fulsome
	syl	ful+some+ness
	pos	n.
Robert	infl
	head	Fulton
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Fulton	0.
	syl	Ful:ton
	pron	<1fultN>
	pos	n.
	def	1765-1815, U.S. engineer and inventor: designed the first commercially successful steamboat (1807) and the first steam warship (1814).
fulvous	ety	C17: from Latin fulvus reddish yellow, gold-coloured, tawny; probably related to fulg*_ere to shine
fulvous	0.
	syl	ful+vous
	pron	<1f^lv*s>, <1ful->
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dull brownish-yellow colour; tawny.
fumaric acid	ety	C19: from New Latin Fum*_aria name of genus, from Late Latin: fumitory, from Latin f*_umus smoke
fumaric acid	0.
	syl	fu+mar+ic ac:id
	pron	<fju:1m@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline acid with a fruity taste, found in some plants and manufactured from benzene; butenedioic acid: used esp. in synthetic resins. Formula: HCOOCH:CHCOOH.
fumarole	ety	C19: from French fumerolle, from Late Latin f*_um*_ariolum smoke hole, from Latin f*_umus smoke
fumarole	0.
	syl	fu+ma+role
	pron	<1fju:m*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a vent in or near a volcano from which hot gases, esp. steam, are emitted.
fumarolic	sub
	head	fumarole
	syl	fu+ma+rol+ic
	pron	<2fju:m*1rolik>
	pos	adj.
fumatorium	ety	New Latin, from Latin f*_um*_are to smoke
fumatoriums	infl
	head	fumatorium
	or	fumatoria
	syl	fu+ma+to+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fumatoria	infl
	head	fumatorium
	or	fumatoriums
	syl	fu+ma+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fumatorium	0.
	syl	fu+ma+to+ri:um
	pron	<2fju:m*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an airtight chamber in which insects and fungi on organic matter or plants are destroyed by fumigation. Also called: {fumatory}.
fumatory	1.
	syl	fu+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1fju:m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to smoking or fumigation.
fumatories	infl
	head	fumatory
	syl	fu+ma+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fumatory	2.
	syl	fu+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1fju:m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {fu?!ma?!torium}.
fumble	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish fumla 
fumble	1.
	syl	fum+ble
	pron	<1f^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or with
	def	to grope about clumsily or blindly, esp. in searching.
	exam	1	he was fumbling in the dark for the money he had dropped.
fumble	2.
	syl	fum+ble
	pron	<1f^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at or with
	def	to finger or play with, esp. in an absent-minded way.
fumble	3.
	syl	fum+ble
	pron	<1f^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or do hesitantly or awkwardly.
	exam	1	he fumbled the introduction badly.
fumble	4.
	syl	fum+ble
	pron	<1f^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to catch or grasp (a ball, etc.) cleanly.
fumble	5.
	syl	fum+ble
	pron	<1f^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of fumbling.
fumbler	sub
	head	fumble
	syl	fum+bler
	pos	n.
fumblingly	sub
	head	fumble
	syl	fum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
fumblingness	sub
	head	fumble
	syl	fum+bling+ness
	pos	n.
fume	ety	C14: from Old French fum, from Latin f*_umus smoke, vapour
fume	1.
	syl	fume
	pron	<fju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be overcome with anger or fury; rage.
fume	2.
	syl	fume
	pron	<fju:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give off (fumes) or (of fumes) to be given off, esp. during a chemical reaction.
fume	3.
	syl	fume
	pron	<fju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to or treat with fumes; fumigate.
fume	4.
	syl	fume
	pron	<fju:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a pungent or toxic vapour, gas, or smoke.
fume	5.
	syl	fume
	pron	<fju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp or pungent odour.
fume	6.
	syl	fume
	pron	<fju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of anger or fury.
fumeless	sub
	head	fume
	syl	fume+less
	pos	adj.
fumelike	sub
	head	fume
	syl	fume+2like
	pos	adj.
fumer	sub
	head	fume
	syl	fum+er
	pos	n.
fumingly	sub
	head	fume
	syl	fum+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
fume cupboard	0.
	syl	fume cup+board
	pos	n.
	def	a ventilated enclosure for storing or experimenting with chemicals with harmful vapours.
fumed	0.
	syl	fumed
	pron	<fju:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood, esp. oak
	def	having a dark colour and distinctive grain from exposure to ammonia fumes.
fumigant	0.
	syl	fu+mi+gant
	pron	<1fju:mig*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used for fumigating.
fumigate	ety	C16: from Latin f*_umig*_are to smoke, steam, from f*_umus smoke+ agere to drive, produce
fumigate	0.
	syl	fu+mi+gate
	pron	<1fju:mi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat (something contaminated or infected) with fumes or smoke.
fumigation	sub
	head	fumigate
	syl	fu+mi+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
fumigator	sub
	head	fumigate
	syl	fu+mi+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
fuming sulphuric acid	0.
	syl	fum+ing sul+phur+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of pyrosulphuric acid, H\2S\2O\7, and other condensed acids, made by dissolving sulphur trioxide in concentrated sulphuric acid. Also called: {oleum, Nordhausen acid}.
fumitory	ety	C14: from Old French fumetere, from Medieval Latin f*_umus terrae, literally: smoke of the earth; see #7fume 
fumitories	infl
	head	fumitory
	syl	fu+mi+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fumitory	0.
	syl	fu+mi+to:ry
	pron	<1fju:mit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the chiefly European genus esp. having spurred flowers and formerly used medicinally: family
fun	ety	C17: perhaps from obsolete fon to make a fool of; see {#7fond %1}
fun	1.
	syl	fun
	pos	f^n; n.
	def	a source of enjoyment, amusement, diversion, etc.
fun	2.
	syl	fun
	pos	f^n; n.
	def	pleasure, gaiety, or merriment.
fun	3.
	syl	fun
	pos	f^n; n.
	def	jest or sport (esp. in the phrases {in} or {for fun}) .
fun and games	4.
	head	fun
	syl	fun and games.
	qual	Ironic or facetious.
	def	gay amusement; frivolous activity.
like fun	5.
	head	fun
	syl	like fun.
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	not at all&! certainly not&!
make fun of	6.
	head	fun
	syl	make fun of
	def	or {poke fun at}. to ridicule or deride.
fun	7.
	syl	fun
	pos	f^n; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	full of amusement, diversion, gaiety, etc..
	exam	1	a fun sport.
funs	infl
	head	fun
	syl	funs
	pos	vb.
funning	infl
	head	fun
	syl	fun+ning
	pos	vb.
funned	infl
	head	fun
	syl	funned.
	pos	vb.
fun	8.
	syl	fun
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act or say in a joking or sporting manner.
funambulist	ety	C18: from Latin f*_unambulus rope-dancer, from f*_unis rope+ambu?!l*_are to walk
funambulist	0.
	syl	fu+nam+bu+list
	pron	<fju:1n@mbjulist>
	pos	n.
	def	a tightrope walker.
funambulism	sub
	head	funambulist
	syl	fu+1nam+bu+lism
	pos	n.
Funchal	0.
	syl	Fun+chal
	pron	Portuguese <f?~u1Sal>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of the Madeira Islands, on the S coast of Madeira. Pop.: 105791 (1970).
function	ety	C16: from Latin functi*_o, from fung*_i to perform, discharge
function	1.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural action or intended purpose of a person or thing in a specific role.
	exam	1	the function of a hammer is to hit nails into wood.
function	2.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official or formal social gathering or ceremony.
function	3.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a factor dependent upon another or other factors.
	exam	1	whether he comes to the party is a function of whether his wife is well enough.
function	4.a.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable or expression that can take a set of values each of which is associated with the value of an independent variable or variables.
	exam	1	y is a function of x, written y=
function	4.b.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {map, mapping}. a relation between two sets such that a member of one set (the range) can be associated with a member of the other (the domain).
function	5.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to operate or perform as specified; work properly.
function	6.
	syl	func+tion
	pron	<1f^GkS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by as
	def	to perform the action or role (of something or someone else).
	exam	1	a coin may function as a screwdriver.
functionless	sub
	head	function
	syl	func+tion+less
	pos	adj.
functional	1.
	syl	func+tion+al
	pron	<1f^GkS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or containing a function or functions.
functional	2.
	syl	func+tion+al
	pron	<1f^GkS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	practical rather than decorative; utilitarian.
	exam	1	functional architecture.
functional	3.
	syl	func+tion+al
	pron	<1f^GkS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of functioning; working.
functional	4.a.
	syl	func+tion+al
	pron	<1f^GkS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the purpose or context of a behaviour.
functional	4.b.
	syl	func+tion+al
	pron	<1f^GkS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a disorder without structural change.
functional	5.
	syl	func+tion+al
	pron	<1f^GkS*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a function whose domain is a set of functions and whose range is another set of functions that can be a set of numbers.
functionally	sub
	head	functional
	syl	func+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
functional calculus	0.
	syl	func+tion+al cal+cu+lus
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {predicate calculus}.
functional disease	0.
	syl	func+tion+al dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a disease in which there is no observ?!able change in the structure of an organ or part. Compare {organic disease}.
functional group	0.
	syl	func+tion+al group
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the group of atoms in a compound, such as the hydroxyl group in an alcohol, that determines the chemical behaviour of the compound.
functional illiterate	0.
	syl	func+tion+al il+lit+er+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose literacy is insufficient for most work and normal daily situations.
functional illiteracy	sub
	head	functional illiterate
	syl	func+tion+al il+lit+er:a+cy
	pos	n.
functionalism	1.
	syl	func+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1f^GkS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of design that the form of a thing should be determined by its use.
functionalism	2.
	syl	func+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1f^GkS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any doctrine that stresses utility or purpose.
functionalism	3.
	syl	func+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1f^GkS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a system of thought based on the premise that all mental processes derive from their usefulness to the organism in adapting to the environment.
functionalist	sub
	head	functionalism
	syl	func+tion+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
functionaries	infl
	head	functionary
	syl	func+tion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
functionary	1.
	syl	func+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1f^GkS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person acting in an official capacity, as for a government; an official.
functionary	2.
	syl	func+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1f^GkS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {functional} or {official}.
funchange	alt
	head	function shift
	or	function shift
	syl	funchange
	pos	n.
function shift	1.
	or	funchange
	syl	func+tion shift
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a change in the syntactic function of a word, as when the noun is used as an intransitive verb.
function shift	2.
	or	funchange
	syl	func+tion shift
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	sound change involving a realignment of the phonemic system of a language.
function word	0.
	syl	func+tion word
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word, such as with a particular grammatical role but little identifiable meaning. Compare {content word, grammatical meaning}.
fund	ety	C17: from Latin fundus the bottom, piece of land, estate; compare #7fond %2
fund	1.
	syl	fund
	pos	f^nd; n.
	def	a reserve of money, etc., set aside for a certain purpose.
fund	2.
	syl	fund
	pos	f^nd; n.
	def	a supply or store of something; stock.
	exam	1	it exhausted his fund of wisdom.
fund	3.
	syl	fund
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish money to in the form of a fund.
fund	4.
	syl	fund
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or store up in a fund.
fund	5.
	syl	fund
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (short-term floating debt) into long-term debt bearing fixed interest and represented by bonds.
fund	6.
	syl	fund
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide a fund for the redemption of principal or payment of interest.
fund	7.
	syl	fund
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accumulate a fund for the discharge of (a recurrent liability).
	exam	1	to fund a pension plan.
fund	8.
	syl	fund
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest (money) in government securities.
fundament	ety	C13: from Latin fund*_amentum foundation, from fund*_are to {#7found %2}
fundament	1.
	syl	fun+da+ment
	pron	<1f^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic or facetious.
	def	the buttocks.
fundament	2.
	syl	fun+da+ment
	pron	<1f^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural features of the earth's surface, un?!altered by man.
fundament	3.
	syl	fun+da+ment
	pron	<1f^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a base or foundation, esp. of a building.
fundament	4.
	syl	fun+da+ment
	pron	<1f^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a theory, principle, or underlying basis.
fundamental	1.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or comprising a foundation; basic.
fundamental	2.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or comprising a source; primary.
fundamental	3.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting or relating to the principal or lowest note of a harmonic series.
fundamental	4.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the component of lowest frequency in a complex vibration.
fundamental	5.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle, law, etc., that serves as the basis of an idea or system.
fundamental	6.a.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal or lowest note of a harmonic series.
fundamental	6.b.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	the bass note of a chord in root position.
fundamental	7.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fundamental frequency, first harmonic}.
fundamental	7.a.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	the component of lowest frequency in a complex vibration.
fundamental	7.b.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal
	pron	<2f^nd*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	the frequency of this component.
fundamentality	sub
	head	fundamental
	or	fundamentalness
	syl	fun+da+men+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
fundamentalness	sub
	head	fundamental
	or	fundamentality
	syl	fun+da+1men+tal+ness
	pos	n.
fundamentally	sub
	head	fundamental
	syl	fun+da+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
fundamentalism	0.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal+ism
	pron	<2f^nd*1ment*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	Christianity. esp. among certain Protestant sects
	def	interpretation of every word of the Bible as literal truth.
fundamentalist	sub
	head	fundamentalism
	syl	fun+da+1men+tal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
fundamentalistic	sub
	head	fundamentalism
	syl	fun+da+2men+tal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
fundamental law	0.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal law
	pos	n.
	def	the law determining the constitution of the government of a state; organic law.
fundamental particle	0.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {elementary particle}.
fundamental unit	0.
	syl	fun+da+men+tal u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of unrelated units that form the basis of a system of units. For example, the metre, kilogram, and second are fundamental units of the SI system.
funded debt	0.
	syl	fund+ed debt
	pos	n.
	def	a long-term bonded debt with at least a year to maturity, issued usually by the government.
fundi	ety	C20: from Swahili
fundi	0.
	syl	fun+di
	pron	<1fundE>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a person skilled in repairing or maintaining machinery; mechanic.
funds	1.
	syl	funds
	pos	n.
	mod	f^ndz; pl.
	def	money that is readily available.
funds	2.
	syl	funds
	pos	n.
	mod	f^ndz; pl.
	def	British government securities representing national debt.
fundus	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: the bottom, a farm, estate
fundi	infl
	head	fundus
	syl	fun+di
	pron	<-dI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fundus	0.
	syl	fun+dus
	pron	<1f^nd*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the base of an organ or the part farthest away from its opening.
fundic	sub
	head	fundus
	syl	fun+dic
	pos	adj.
Bay of	infl
	head	Fundy
	syl	Bay of.
	pos	n.
Fundy	0.
	syl	Fun+dy
	pron	<1f^ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic in SE Canada, between S New Brunswick and W Nova Scotia: remarkable for its swift tides of up to 21 m (70 ft.).
Funen	0.
	syl	F*"u+nen
	pron	<1fy:n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Fyn}.
funeral	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin f*_uner*_alia, from Late Latin f*_uner*_alis (adj.), from Latin f*_unus funeral
funeral	1.a.
	syl	fu+ner+al
	pron	<1fju:n*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated.
funeral	1.b.
	syl	fu+ner+al
	pron	<1fju:n*r*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a funeral service.
funeral	2.
	syl	fu+ner+al
	pron	<1fju:n*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a procession of people escorting a corpse to burial.
funeral	3.
	syl	fu+ner+al
	pron	<1fju:n*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	worry; concern; affair.
	exam	1	that's your funeral.
funeral director	0.
	syl	fu+ner+al di+rec+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an undertaker.
funeral parlour	0.
	syl	fu+ner+al par+lour
	pos	n.
	def	a place where the dead are prepared for burial or cremation. Usual U.S. name: {funeral home}.
funerary	0.
	syl	fu+ner+ar:y
	pron	<1fju:n*r*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or for a funeral.
funereal	ety	C18: from Latin f*_unereus 
funereal	0.
	syl	fu+ne:re:al
	pron	<fju:1ni*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of a funeral; gloomy or mournful. Also: {funebrial}.
funereally	sub
	head	funereal
	syl	fu+1ne:re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
funfair	0.
	syl	fun+fair
	pron	<1f^n2fe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an amusement park or fairground.
fungal	0.
	syl	fun+gal
	pron	<1f^GgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, derived from, or caused by a fungus or fungi.
	exam	1	fungal spores;
	exam	2	a fungal disease.
fungi	0.
	syl	fun+gi
	pron	<1f^nJI>, <1f^GgI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {fungus}.
fungible	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin fungibilis, from Latin fung*_i to perform; see #7function 
fungible	1.
	syl	fun+gi:ble
	pron	<1f^nJibL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	moveable perishable goods of a sort that may be estimated by number or weight, such as grain, wine, etc.
fungible	2.
	syl	fun+gi:ble
	pron	<1f^nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having the nature or quality of fungibles.
fungibility	sub
	head	fungible
	syl	fun+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
fungicide	0.
	syl	fun+gi+cide
	pron	<1f^nJi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or agent that destroys or is capable of destroying fungi.
fungicidal	sub
	head	fungicide
	syl	fun+gi+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
fungicidally	sub
	head	fungicide
	syl	fun+gi+1cid+al+ly
	pos	adv.
fungiform	0.
	syl	fun+gi+form
	pron	<1f^nJi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a mushroom or similar fungus.
	exam	1	the fungiform papillae of the tongue.
fungistat	0.
	syl	fun+gi+stat
	pron	<1f^nJi2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that inhibits the growth of fungi.
fungistatic	sub
	head	fungistat
	syl	fun+gi+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
fungoid	0.
	syl	fun+goid
	pron	<1f^Ggcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a fungus or fungi.
	exam	1	a fungoid growth.
fungous	1.
	syl	fun+gous
	pron	<1f^Gg*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	appearing suddenly and spreading quickly like a fungus, but not lasting.
fungous	2.
	syl	fun+gous
	pron	<1f^Gg*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {fungal}.
fungus	ety	C16: from Latin: mush?!room, fungus; probably related to Greek spongos #7sponge 
fungi	infl
	head	fungus
	or	funguses
	syl	fun+gi
	pron	<1f^nJI>, <1f^GgI>, <1f^Ggi:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
funguses	infl
	head	fungus
	or	fungi
	syl	fun+gus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fungus	1.
	syl	fun+gus
	pron	<1f^Gg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the division lacking chlorophyll, leaves, true stems, and roots, reproducing by spores, and living as a saprophyte or parasite. The group includes moulds, mildews, rusts, yeasts, and mushrooms.
fungus	2.
	syl	fun+gus
	pron	<1f^Gg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	something resem?!bling a fungus, esp. in suddenly growing and spreading rapid?!ly.
fungus	3.
	syl	fun+gus
	pron	<1f^Gg*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any soft tumorous growth.
fungic	sub
	head	fungus
	syl	fun+gic
	pron	<1f^nJik>
	pos	adj.
fungus-like	sub
	head	fungus
	syl	fun:gus-2like
	pos	adj.
funicle	ety	C17: from Latin f*_uniculus a thin rope, from f*_unis rope
funicle	0.
	syl	fu+ni+cle
	pron	<1fju:nikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the stalk that attaches an ovule or seed to the wall of the ovary. Also called: {funiculus}.
funiculate	sub
	head	funicle
	syl	fu+nic:u+late
	pron	<fju1nikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
funicular	1.
	syl	fu+nic:u+lar
	pron	<fju:1nikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {funicular railway}. a railway up the side of a mountain, consisting of two counterbalanced cars at either end of a cable passing round a driving wheel at the summit.
funicular	2.
	syl	fu+nic:u+lar
	pron	<fju:1nikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or operated by a rope, cable, etc.
funicular	3.
	syl	fu+nic:u+lar
	pron	<fju:1nikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a funicle.
funiculus	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7funicle 
funiculi	infl
	head	funiculus
	syl	fu+nic:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
funiculus	1.
	syl	fu+nic:u+lus
	pron	<fju:1nikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a cordlike part or structure, esp. a small bundle of nerve fibres in the spinal cord.
funiculus	2.
	syl	fu+nic:u+lus
	pron	<fju:1nikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {funicle}.
funk	ety	C18: university slang, perhaps related to #7funk %2
funk	H1.1.
	syl	funk
	pron	<f^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	Also called: {blue funk}. a state of nervousness, fear, or depression (esp. in the phrase {in a funk) }.
funk	H1.2.
	syl	funk
	pron	<f^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a coward.
funk	H1.3.
	syl	funk
	pron	<f^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to flinch from (responsibility, etc.) through fear.
funk	H1.4.
	syl	funk
	pron	<f^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make afraid.
funker	sub
	head	funk
	syl	funk+er
	pos	n.
funk	ety	C17 (in the sense: tobacco smoke): from funk (vb.) to smoke (tobacco), probably of French dialect origin; compare Old French funkier to smoke, from Latin f*_umig*_are 
funk	H2.0.
	syl	funk
	pron	<f^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a strong foul odour.
Casimir	infl
	head	Funk
	syl	Cas:i:mir
	pron	<1k@zi2mi*>
	pos	n.
Funk	0.
	syl	Funk
	pron	<f^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1967, U.S. bio?!chemist, born in Poland: studied and named vitamins.
funk hole	1.
	syl	funk hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Military.
	def	a dugout.
funk hole	2.
	syl	funk hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a job that affords exemption from military service.
funky	ety	C20: from #7funk %2#7, perhaps alluding to music that was smelly, that is, earthy (like the early blues)
funkier	infl
	head	funky
	syl	funk:i+er
	pos	adj.
funkiest	infl
	head	funky
	syl	funk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
funky	H1.1.
	syl	funk:y
	pron	<1f^Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of jazz, pop, etc.
	def	passionate and soulful, reminiscent of early blues.
funky	H1.2.
	syl	funk:y
	pron	<1f^Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pleasing or attractive, esp. in an exaggerated or camp manner.
funky	ety	C18: from #7funk %2
funkier	infl
	head	funky
	syl	funk:i+er
	pos	adj.
funkiest	infl
	head	funky
	syl	funk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
funky	H2.0.
	syl	funk:y
	pron	<1f^Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	evil-smelling; foul.
funnel	ety	C15: from Old Proven*,cal fonilh, ultimately from Latin infundibulum funnel, hopper (in a mill), from infundere to pour in
funnel	1.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow utensil with a wide mouth tapering to a small hole, used for pouring liquids, powders, etc., into a narrow-necked vessel.
funnel	2.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in shape or function.
funnel	3.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a smokestack for smoke and exhaust gases, as on a steamship or steam locomotive.
funnel	4.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft or tube, as in a building, for ventilation.
funnels	infl
	head	funnel
	or	funnels
	syl	fun+nels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
funnelling	infl
	head	funnel
	or	funneling
	syl	fun+nel+ling
	pos	vb.
funnelled	infl
	head	funnel
	or	funneled
	syl	fun+nelled
	pos	vb.
funneling	infl
	head	funnel
	or	funnelling
	syl	fun+nel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
funneled	infl
	head	funnel
	or	funnelled
	syl	fun+neled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
funnel	5.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move or pour through or as if through a funnel.
funnel	6.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to concentrate or focus or be concentrated or focused in a particular direction.
	exam	1	they funnelled their attention on the problem.
funnel	7.
	syl	fun+nel
	pron	<1f^nL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take on a funnel-like shape.
funnel-like	sub
	head	funnel
	syl	fun:nel-2like
	pos	adj.
funnel cloud	0.
	syl	fun+nel cloud
	pos	n.
	def	a whirling column of cloud extending downwards from the base of a cumulonimbus cloud: part of a waterspout or tornado.
funnel-web	0.
	syl	fun:nel-web
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any large poisonous black spider of the family constructing funnel-shaped webs.
funnies	0.
	syl	fun+nies
	pron	<1f^niz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	comic strips in a newspaper.
funnier	infl
	head	funny
	syl	fun+ni+er
	pos	adj.
funniest	infl
	head	funny
	syl	fun+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
funny	1.
	syl	fun+ny
	pron	<1f^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing amusement or laughter; humorous; comical.
funny	2.
	syl	fun+ny
	pron	<1f^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	peculiar; odd.
funny	3.
	syl	fun+ny
	pron	<1f^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	suspicious or dubious (esp. in the phrase {funny business) }.
funny	4.
	syl	fun+ny
	pron	<1f^ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	faint or ill.
	exam	1	to feel funny.
funnies	infl
	head	funny
	syl	fun+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
funny	5.
	syl	fun+ny
	pron	<1f^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a joke or witticism.
funnily	sub
	head	funny
	syl	fun+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
funniness	sub
	head	funny
	syl	fun+ni+ness
	pos	n.
funny bone	0.
	syl	fun+ny bone
	pos	n.
	def	the area near the elbow where the ulnar nerve is close to the surface of the skin: when it is struck, a sharp tingling sensation is experienced along the forearm. Also called (U.S.): {crazy bone}.
funny farm	0.
	syl	fun+ny farm
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	a mental institution.
funny paper	0.
	syl	fun+ny pa+per
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a section or separate supplement of a newspaper, etc., containing comic strips.
fur	ety	C14: from Old French forrer to line a garment, from fuerre sheath, of Germanic origin; related to Old English f*_odder case, Old Frisian f*_oder coat lining
fur	1.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the dense coat of fine silky hairs on such mammals as the cat, seal, and mink.
fur	2.a.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the dressed skin of certain fur-bearing animals, with the hair left on.
fur	2.b.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fur coat.
fur	3.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of fur, such as a coat or stole.
fur	4.a.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pile fabric made in imitation of animal fur.
fur	4.b.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made from such a fabric.
fur	5.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	any of various stylized representations of animal pelts or their tinctures, esp. ermine or vair, used in coats of arms.
make the fur fly	6.
	head	fur
	syl	make the fur fly.
	def	to cause a scene or disturbance.
fur	7.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a whitish coating of cellular debris on the tongue, caused by excessive smoking, an upset stomach, etc.
fur	8.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a whitish-grey deposit consisting chiefly of calcium carbonate precipitated from hard water onto the insides of pipes, boilers, and kettles.
furs	infl
	head	fur
	syl	furs
	pos	vb.
furring	infl
	head	fur
	syl	fur+ring
	pos	vb.
furred	infl
	head	fur
	syl	furred.
	pos	vb.
fur	9.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line or trim a garment, etc., with fur.
fur	10.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cover or become covered with a furlike lining or deposit.
fur	11.
	syl	fur
	pron	<fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clothe (a person) in a fur garment or garments.
furless	sub
	head	fur
	syl	fur+less
	pos	adj.
fur	0.
	syl	fur.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	furlong.
furaldehyde	ety	C20: shortened from furfuraldehyde, from furfurol (see #7furfur, -{#7ol %1)}#7+aldehyde 
furaldehyde	0.
	syl	fur+al+de+hyde
	pron	<fj*1r@ld*2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two aldehydes derived from furan, esp. {2-furaldehyde} (see {furfuraldehyde}) .
furan	ety	C19: shortened form of furfuran, from #7furfur 
furan	0.
	syl	fu+ran
	pron	<1fju*r@n>, <fju*1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable toxic liquid heterocyclic compound, used in the synthesis of nylon. Formula: C\4H\4O. Also called: {furfuran}.
furbelow	ety	C18: by folk etymology from French dialect farbella; see #7falbala 
furbelow	1.
	syl	fur+be:low
	pron	<1fR:bi2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a flounce, ruffle, or other ornamental trim.
furbelow	2.
	syl	fur+be:low
	pron	<1fR:bi2l*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	showy ornamentation.
furbelow	3.
	syl	fur+be:low
	pron	<1fR:bi2l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a furbelow on (a garment, etc.).
furbish	ety	C14: from Old French fourbir to polish, of Germanic origin
furbish	1.
	syl	fur+bish
	pron	<1fR:biS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bright by polishing; burnish.
furbish	2.
	syl	fur+bish
	pron	<1fR:biS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to improve the appearance or condition of; renovate; restore.
furbisher	sub
	head	furbish
	syl	fur+bish+er
	pos	n.
fur brigade	0.
	syl	fur bri+gade
	pos	n.
	usage	Canadian. formerly
	def	a convoy of canoes, horses, or dog sleighs that transported furs and other goods between trading posts and towns or factories.
furcate	ety	C19: from Late Latin furc*_atus forked, from Latin furca a fork
furcate	1.
	syl	fur+cate
	pron	<1fR:kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide into two parts; fork.
furcation	sub
	head	furcate
	syl	fur+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
furcula	ety	C19: from Latin: a forked support for a wall, diminutive of furca fork
furculum	alt
	head	furcula
	or	furcula
	syl	fur+cu+lum
	pron	<1fR:kjul*m>
	pos	n.
furculae	infl
	head	furcula
	or	furcula
	syl	fur+cu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
furcula	infl
	or	furculae
	syl	fur+cu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
furcula	0.
	or	furculum
	syl	fur+cu+la
	pron	<1fR:kjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any forklike part or organ, esp. the fused clavicles (wishbone) of birds.
furfur	ety	C17: from Latin: bran, scurf
furfures	infl
	head	furfur
	syl	fur+fur:es
	pron	<1fR:fju2rEz>, <-f*2rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
furfur	1.
	syl	fur+fur
	pron	<1fR:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scaling of the skin; dandruff.
furfur	2.
	syl	fur+fur
	pron	<1fR:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	any scale of the epidermis.
furfuraceous	1.
	syl	fur+fu+ra+ceous
	pron	<2fR:fju1rAS*s>, <-f*1rA->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling bran.
furfuraceous	2.
	syl	fur+fu+ra+ceous
	pron	<2fR:fju1rAS*s>, <-f*1rA->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	resembling dandruff; scaly. &- {@!fur+fu+#!ra+ceous+ly}
furfuraldehyde	0.
	syl	fur+fur+al+de+hyde
	pron	<2fR:fj*1r@ld*2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable soluble mobile liquid with a penetrating odour, present in oat and rice hulls; 2-furaldehyde: used as a solvent and in the manufacture of resins. Formula: C\5H\4O\2. Also called: {furfural}.
furfuran	0.
	syl	fur+fu+ran
	pron	<1fR:f*2r@n>, <1fR:fju->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {furan}.
Fury	infl
	head	Furies
	syl	Fu:ry.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Furies	0.
	syl	Fu:ries
	pron	<1fju*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the snake-haired goddesses of vengeance, usually three in number, who pursued unpunished criminals. Also called: {Erinyes, Eumenides}.
furioso	ety	C19: Italian, literally: furious; see #7fury 
	infl
	head	furioso
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
furioso	1.
	syl	fu+ri:o+so
	pron	<2fju*ri1*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in a frantically rushing manner. {~}
furioso	2.
	syl	fu+ri:o+so
	pron	<2fju*ri1*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a passage or piece to be performed in this way.
furious	1.
	syl	fu+ri+ous
	pron	<1fju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely angry or annoyed; raging.
furious	2.
	syl	fu+ri+ous
	pron	<1fju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	violent, wild, or unrestrained, as in speed, vigour, energy, etc.
furiously	sub
	head	furious
	syl	fu+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
furiousness	sub
	head	furious
	syl	fu+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
furl	ety	C16: from Old French ferlier to bind tightly, from ferm tight (from Latin firmus {#7firm %1)}#7+ lier to tie, bind, from Latin lig*_are 
furl	1.
	syl	furl
	pron	<fR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to roll up (an umbrella, flag, etc.) neatly and securely or (of an umbrella, flag, etc.) to be rolled up in this way.
furl	2.
	syl	furl
	pron	<fR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to gather in (a square sail).
furl	3.
	syl	furl
	pron	<fR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to disappear; vanish.
furl	4.
	syl	furl
	pron	<fR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of furling.
furl	5.
	syl	furl
	pron	<fR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a single rolled-up section.
furlable	sub
	head	furl
	syl	furl+a:ble
	pos	adj.
furler	sub
	head	furl
	syl	furl+er
	pos	n.
furlong	ety	Old English furlang, from furh #7furrow+ lang #7long 
furlong	0.
	syl	fur+long
	pron	<1fR:2loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to 220 yards (201.168 metres).
furlough	ety	C17: from Dutch verlof, from ver- #7for -#7+ lof leave, permission; related to Swedish f*"orlof 
furlough	1.
	syl	fur+lough
	pron	<1fR:l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	leave of absence from military duty.
furlough	2.
	syl	fur+lough
	pron	<1fR:l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a temporary laying off of employees, usually because there is insufficient work to occupy them.
furlough	3.
	syl	fur+lough
	pron	<1fR:l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to grant a furlough to.
furlough	4.
	syl	fur+lough
	pron	<1fR:l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to lay off (staff) temporarily.
furmety	alt
	head	furmenty
	or	furmenty
	syl	fur+me:ty
	pron	<1fR:miti>
	pos	n.
furmenty	0.
	or	furmety
	syl	fur+men+ty
	pron	<1fR:m*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {frumenty}.
furnace	ety	C13: from Old French fornais, from Latin fornax oven, furnace; related to Latin formus warm
furnace	1.
	syl	fur+nace
	pron	<1fR:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to generate steam, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.
furnace	2.
	syl	fur+nace
	pron	<1fR:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hot or stifling place.
furnace-like	sub
	head	furnace
	syl	fur:nace-2like
	pos	adj.
Furness	0.
	syl	Fur+ness
	pron	<1fR:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a region in NW England in Cumbria, forming a peninsula between the Irish Sea and Morecambe Bay.
furnish	ety	C15: from Old French fournir, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German frummen to carry out
furnish	1.
	syl	fur+nish
	pron	<1fR:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a house, room, etc.) with furniture, carpets, etc.
furnish	2.
	syl	fur+nish
	pron	<1fR:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with what is necessary; fit out.
furnish	3.
	syl	fur+nish
	pron	<1fR:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give; supply.
	exam	1	the records furnished the information required.
furnisher	sub
	head	furnish
	syl	fur+nish+er
	pos	n.
furnishings	1.
	syl	fur+nish+ings
	pron	<1fR:niSiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	furniture and accessories, including carpets and curtains, with which a room, house, etc., is furnished.
furnishings	2.
	syl	fur+nish+ings
	pron	<1fR:niSiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	articles of dress and accessories.
furniture	ety	C16: from French fourniture, from fournir to equip, #7furnish 
furniture	1.
	syl	fur+ni+ture
	pron	<1fR:niC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the movable, generally functional, articles that equip a room, house, etc.
furniture	2.
	syl	fur+ni+ture
	pron	<1fR:niC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment necessary for a ship, factory, etc.
furniture	3.
	syl	fur+ni+ture
	pron	<1fR:niC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	lengths of wood, plastic, or metal, used in assembling formes to create the blank areas and to surround the type.
furniture	4.
	syl	fur+ni+ture
	pron	<1fR:niC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the full armour, trappings, etc., for a man and horse.
furniture	5.
	syl	fur+ni+ture
	pron	<1fR:niC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {door furniture}. locks, handles, etc., designed for use on doors.
Frederick James	infl
	head	Furnivall
	syl	Fred:er:ick James.
	pos	n.
Furnivall	0.
	syl	Fur:ni:vall
	pron	<1fR:nivL>
	pos	n.
	def	1825-1910, English philologist: founder of the Early English Text Society and one of the founders of the
furore	ety	C15: from Latin: frenzy, rage, from furere to rave
furore	1.
	syl	fu+ro+re
	pron	<fju1rc:ri>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a public outburst, esp. of protest; uproar.
furore	2.
	syl	fu+ro+re
	pron	<fju1rc:ri>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a sudden widespread enthusiasm for something; craze.
furore	3.
	syl	fu+ro+re
	pron	<fju1rc:ri>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	frenzy; rage; madness.
furphy	ety	C20: from Furphy carts (used for water or sewage in World War I), made at a foundry established by the Furphy family
furphies	infl
	head	furphy
	syl	fur+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
furphy	0.
	syl	fur+phy
	pron	<1fR:fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a rumour or fictitious story.
furred	1.
	syl	furred
	pron	<fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of, lined with, or covered in fur.
furred	2.
	syl	furred
	pron	<fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing fur.
furred	3.
	syl	furred
	pron	<fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having fur.
furred	4.
	syl	furred
	pron	<fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {furry} (sense 4).
furred	5.
	syl	furred
	pron	<fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {furry}. provided with furring strips.
furred	6.
	syl	furred
	pron	<fR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pipe, kettle, etc.
	def	lined with hard lime or other salts deposited from water.
furrier	ety	C14: furour, from Old French fourrer to trim or line with #7fur 
furrier	0.
	syl	fur+ri+er
	pron	<1f^ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is selling, making, dressing, or repairing fur garments.
furrieries	infl
	head	furriery
	syl	fur+ri+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
furriery	1.
	syl	fur+ri+er:y
	pron	<1f^ri*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation of a furrier.
furriery	2.
	syl	fur+ri+er:y
	pron	<1f^ri*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	furs worn as a garment or trim collectively.
furring	1.a.
	syl	fur+ring
	pron	<1fR:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {furring strip}.
furring	1.b.
	syl	fur+ring
	pron	<1fR:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the fixing of furring strips.
furring	1.c.
	syl	fur+ring
	pron	<1fR:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	furring strips collectively.
furring	2.
	syl	fur+ring
	pron	<1fR:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of fur on the tongue.
furring	3.
	syl	fur+ring
	pron	<1fR:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	trimming of animal fur, as on a coat or other garment, or furs collectively.
furring strip	0.
	syl	fur+ring strip
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of wood or metal fixed to a wall, floor, or ceiling to provide a surface for the fixing of plasterboard, floorboards, etc. Sometimes shortened to {furring}.
furrow	ety	Old English furh; related to Old Frisian furch, Old Norse for, Old High German furuh furrow, Latin porca ridge between furrows
furrow	1.
	syl	fur+row
	pron	<1f^r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow trench made in the ground by a plough or a trench resembling this.
furrow	2.
	syl	fur+row
	pron	<1f^r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any long deep groove, esp. a deep wrinkle on the forehead.
furrow	3.
	syl	fur+row
	pron	<1f^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to develop or cause to develop furrows or wrinkles.
furrow	4.
	syl	fur+row
	pron	<1f^r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a furrow or furrows in (land).
furrower	sub
	head	furrow
	syl	fur+row+er
	pos	n.
furrow-like	sub
	head	furrow
	or	furrowy
	syl	fur:row-2like
	pos	adj.
furrowy	sub
	head	furrow
	or	furrow-like
	syl	fur+row:y
	pos	adj.
furrier	infl
	head	furry
	syl	fur+ri+er
	pos	adj.
furriest	infl
	head	furry
	syl	fur+ri+est.
	pos	adj.
furry	1.
	syl	fur+ry
	pron	<1fR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with fur or something furlike.
furry	2.
	syl	fur+ry
	pron	<1fR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling fur.
furry	3.
	syl	fur+ry
	pron	<1fR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {furred} (sense 5).
furry	4.
	syl	fur+ry
	pron	<1fR:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {furred}. (of the tongue) coated with whitish cellular debris.
furrily	sub
	head	furry
	syl	fur+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
furriness	sub
	head	furry
	syl	fur+ri+ness
	pos	n.
fur seal	0.
	syl	fur seal
	pos	n.
	def	any of various eared seals, esp. of the genus that have a fine dense underfur and are hunted as a source of sealskin.
Fur Seal Islands	0.
	syl	Fur Seal Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Pribilof Islands}.
Furth	0.
	syl	F*"urth
	qual	German
	def	fyrt) a city in S West Germany, in Bavaria northwest of Nuremberg. Pop.: 103559 (1974 est.).
further	ety	Old English furthor; related to Old Frisian further, Old Saxon furthor, Old High German furdar; see #7forth 
further	1.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in addition; furthermore.
further	2.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to a greater degree or extent.
further	3.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or at a more advanced point.
further	4.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or at a greater distance in time or space; farther.
further	5.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adj.
	def	additional; more.
further	6.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adj.
	def	more distant or remote in time or space; farther.
further	7.
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assist the progress of; promote.
further	xref
	syl	fur+ther
	pron	<1fR:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	See also {far, furthest}.
furtherer	sub
	head	further
	syl	fur+ther+er
furtherance	1.
	syl	fur+ther+ance
	pron	<1fR:@d*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of furthering; advance?!ment.
furtherance	2.
	syl	fur+ther+ance
	pron	<1fR:@d*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that furthers or advances.
further education	0.
	syl	fur+ther ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	formal education beyond school other than at a university or polytechnic.
furthermore	0.
	syl	fur:ther+more
	pron	<1fR:@d*2mc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	in addition; moreover.
furthermost	0.
	syl	fur:ther+most
	pron	<1fR:@d*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	most distant; furthest.
furthest	1.
	syl	fur+thest
	pron	<1fR:@dist>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the greatest degree or extent.
furthest	2.
	syl	fur+thest
	pron	<1fR:@dist>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or at the greatest distance in time or space; farthest.
furthest	3.
	syl	fur+thest
	pron	<1fR:@dist>
	pos	adj.
	def	most distant or remote in time or space; farthest.
furtive	ety	C15: from Latin furt*_ivus stolen, clandestine, from furtum a theft, from f*_ur a thief; related to Greek ph*_or thief
furtive	0.
	syl	fur+tive
	pron	<1fR:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by stealth; sly and secretive.
furtively	sub
	head	furtive
	syl	fur+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
furtiveness	sub
	head	furtive
	syl	fur+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Furtwangler
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Furtwangler	0.
	syl	Furt:w*"ang:ler
	pron	German <1furt2veGgl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1954, German conductor, noted for his interpretations of Wagner.
furuncle	ety	C17: from Latin f*_urunculus pilferer, petty thief, sore on the body, from f*_ur thief
furuncle	0.
	syl	fu+run+cle
	pron	<1fju*r^GkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the technical name for { {boil%2}}.
furuncular	sub
	head	furuncle
	or	furunculous
	syl	fu+run+cu+lar
	pron	<fju1r^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
furunculous	sub
	head	furuncle
	or	furuncular
	syl	fu+1run+cu+lous
	pos	adj.
furunculosis	0.
	syl	fu+run+cu+lo+sis
	pron	<fju2r^Gkju1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin condition characterized by the presence of multiple boils.
fury	ety	C14: from Latin furia rage, from furere to be furious
furies	infl
	head	fury
	syl	fu:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fury	1.
	syl	fu:ry
	pron	<1fju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	violent or uncontrolled anger; wild rage.
fury	2.
	syl	fu:ry
	pron	<1fju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an outburst of such anger.
fury	3.
	syl	fu:ry
	pron	<1fju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a woman, with a violent temper.
fury	4.
	syl	fu:ry
	pron	<1fju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Furies}.
like fury	5.
	head	fury
	syl	like fury.
	qual	Informal.
	def	violently; furiously.
	exam	1	they rode like fury.
furze	ety	Old English fyrs 
furze	0.
	syl	furze
	pron	<fR:z>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gorse}.
furzy	sub
	head	furze
	syl	furz:y
	pos	adj.
fusain	ety	C19: from French: spindle tree or charcoal made from it, from Vulgar Latin f*_us*_ag*_o (unattested) a spindle (generally made from the spindle tree), from Latin f*_usus 
fusain	1.
	syl	fu+sain
	pron	<fju:1zAn>, French <fy1z*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine charcoal pencil or stick made from the spindle tree.
fusain	2.
	syl	fu+sain
	pron	<fju:1zAn>, French <fy1z*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing done with such a pencil.
fusain	3.
	syl	fu+sain
	pron	<fju:1zAn>, French <fy1z*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull black brittle form of carbon resembling charcoal, found in certain coals.
fuscous	ety	C17: from Latin fuscus dark, swarthy, tawny
fuscous	0.
	syl	fus+cous
	pron	<1f^sk*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a brownish-grey colour.
fuse	ety	C17: from Italian fuso spindle, from Latin f*_usus 
fuze	alt
	head	fuse
	or	fuse
	syl	fuze
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
fuse	H1.1.
	or	fuze
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a lead of combustible black powder in a waterproof covering ({safety fuse}) , or a lead containing an explosive ({detonating fuse}) , used to fire an explosive charge.
fuse	H1.2.
	or	fuze
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	any device by which an explosive charge is ignited.
fuse	H1.3.
	or	fuze
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or equip with such a fuse.
fuseless	sub
	head	fuse
	syl	fuse+less
	pos	adj.
fuse	ety	C17: from Latin f*_usus melted, cast, poured out, from fundere to pour out, shed; sense 5 influenced by #7fuse %1
fuse	H2.1.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite or become united by melting, esp. by the action of heat.
	exam	1	to fuse borax and copper sulphate at a high temperature.
fuse	H2.2.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become liquid, esp. by the action of heat; melt.
fuse	H2.3.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or become combined; integrate.
fuse	H2.4.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip (an electric circuit, plug, etc.) with a fuse.
fuse	H2.5.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to fail or cause to fail as a result of the blowing of a fuse.
	exam	1	the lights fused.
fuse	H2.6.a.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective device for safeguarding electric circuits, etc., containing a wire that melts and breaks the circuit when the current exceeds a certain value.
fuse	H2.6.b.
	syl	fuse
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	any device performing a similar function, such as a switch that automatically breaks the circuit when the load is excessive.
fuse box	0.
	syl	fuse box
	pos	n.
	def	a housing for electric fuses.
fusee	ety	C16: from French fus*'ee spindleful of thread, from Old French fus spindle, from Latin f*_usus 
fuzee	alt
	head	fusee
	or	fusee
	syl	fu+zee
	pron	<fju:1zE>
	pos	n.
fusee	1.
	or	fuzee
	syl	fu+see
	pron	<fju:1zE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early clocks and watches
	def	a spirally grooved spindle, functioning as an equalizing force on the unwinding of the mainspring.
fusee	2.
	or	fuzee
	syl	fu+see
	pron	<fju:1zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a friction match with a large head, capable of remaining alight in a wind.
fusee	3.
	or	fuzee
	syl	fu+see
	pron	<fju:1zE>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive fuse.
fuselage	ety	C20: from French, from fuseler to shape like a spindle, from Old French fusel spindle; see #7fusee 
fuselage	0.
	syl	fu+se:lage
	pron	<1fju:zi2la:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the main body of an aircraft, excluding the wings, tailplane, and fin.
fusel	alt
	head	fusel oil
	or	fusel oil
	syl	fu+sel
	pron	<1fju:zL>
	pos	n.
fusel oil	0.
	or	fusel
	syl	fu+sel oil
	pron	<1fju:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of amyl alcohols, propanol, and butanol: a by-product in the distillation of fermented liquors used as a source of amyl alcohols.
Fu-shih	alt
	head	Fushih
	or	Fushih
	syl	Fu-shih
	pron	<1fu:1SE>
	pos	n.
Fushih	0.
	or	Fu-shih
	syl	Fu+shih
	pron	<1fu:1SE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Yenan}.
Fushun	0.
	syl	Fu+shun
	pron	<1fu:1S^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in central Liaoning province near Shenyang: situated on one of the richest coalfields in the world; site of the largest thermal power plant in NE Asia. Pop.: 1000000 (1965 Western est.).
fusible	0.
	syl	fu+si:ble
	pron	<1fju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being fused or melted.
fusibility	sub
	head	fusible
	or	fusibleness
	syl	fu+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
fusibleness	sub
	head	fusible
	or	fusibility
	syl	fu:si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
fusibly	sub
	head	fusible
	syl	fu+si:bly
	pos	adv.
fusible metalloy	alt
	head	fusible metal
	or	fusible metal
	syl	fu+si:ble met+al+loy
	pos	n.
fusible metal	0.
	or	fusible metalloy
	syl	fu+si:ble met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of various alloys with low melting points that contain bismuth, lead, and tin. They are used as solders and in safety devices.
fusiform	ety	C18: from Latin f*_usus spindle
fusiform	0.
	syl	fu+si+form
	pron	<1fju:zi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	elongated and tapering at both ends; spindle-shaped.
fusil	ety	C16 (in the sense: steel for a tinderbox): from Old French fuisil, from Vulgar Latin foc*_ilis (unattested), from Latin focus fire
fusil	H1.0.
	syl	fu+sil
	pron	<1fju:zil>
	pos	n.
	def	a light flintlock musket.
fusil	ety	C15: from Old French fusel, ultimately from Latin f*_usus spindle, #7fuse %1 (the heraldic lozenge originally represent?!ed a spindle covered with tow for spinning)
fusil	H2.0.
	syl	fu+sil
	pron	<1fju:zil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge shaped like a lengthened lozenge.
fusil	H3.0.
	syl	fu+sil
	pron	<1fju:zil>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {fusile}.
fusile	ety	C14: from Latin f*_usilis molten, from fundere to pour out, melt
fusil	alt
	head	fusile
	or	fusile
	syl	fu+sil
	pos	adj.
fusile	1.
	or	fusil
	syl	fu+sile
	pron	<1fju:zIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily melted; fusible.
fusile	2.
	or	fusil
	syl	fu+sile
	pron	<1fju:zIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed by casting or melting; founded.
fusilier	ety	C17: from French; see #7fusil %1
fusilier	1.
	syl	fu+si+lier
	pron	<2fju:zi1li*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an infantryman armed with a light musket.
fusilier	2.
	syl	fu+si+lier
	pron	<2fju:zi1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {fusileer}.
fusilier	2.a.
	syl	fu+si+lier
	pron	<2fju:zi1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier, esp. a private, serving in any of certain British or other infantry regiments.
fusilier	2.b.
	syl	fu+si+lier
	pron	<2fju:zi1li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	the Royal Welsh Fusiliers.
fusillade	ety	C19: from French, from fusiller to shoot; see #7fusil %1
fusillade	1.
	syl	fu+sil+lade
	pron	<2fju:zi1lAd>, <-1la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a simultaneous or rapid continual discharge of firearms.
fusillade	2.
	syl	fu+sil+lade
	pron	<2fju:zi1lAd>, <-1la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden outburst, as of criticism.
fusillade	3.
	syl	fu+sil+lade
	pron	<2fju:zi1lAd>, <-1la:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack with a fusillade.
fusion	ety	C16: from Latin f*_usi*_o a pouring out, melting, casting, from fundere to pour out, #7found %3
fusion	1.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of fusing or melting together; union.
fusion	2.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being fused.
fusion	3.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something produced by fusing.
fusion	4.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {nuclear fusion}.
fusion	5.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the merging of juxtaposed speech sounds, morphemes, or words.
fusion	6.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a coalition of political parties or other groups, esp. to support common candidates at an election.
fusion	7.
	syl	fu+sion
	pron	<1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the combination of two or more perceptual elements in which the original elements cannot be distinguished.
fusion bomb	0.
	syl	fu+sion bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bomb in which most of the energy is provided by nuclear fusion, esp. the fusion of hydrogen iso?!topes. Also called: {thermonuclear bomb, fission-fusion bomb}. See also {hydrogen bomb}.
fusionism	0.
	syl	fu+sion+ism
	pron	<1fju:Z*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the favouring of coalitions among political groups.
fusionist	sub
	head	fusionism
	syl	fu+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
fusion reactor	0.
	syl	fu+sion re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor in which a thermo?!nuclear fusion reaction takes place.
fuss	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
fuss	1.
	syl	fuss
	pos	f^s; n.
	def	nervous activity or agitation, esp. when dis?!proportionate or unnecessary.
fuss	2.
	syl	fuss
	pos	f^s; n.
	def	complaint or objection.
	exam	1	he made a fuss over the bill.
fuss	3.
	syl	fuss
	pos	f^s; n.
	def	an exhibition of affection or admiration, esp. if excessive.
	exam	1	they made a great fuss over the new baby.
fuss	4.
	syl	fuss
	pos	f^s; n.
	def	a quarrel; dispute.
fuss	5.
	syl	fuss
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to worry unnecessarily.
fuss	6.
	syl	fuss
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be excessively concerned over trifles.
fuss	7.
	syl	fuss
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by over
	def	to show great or excessive concern, affection, etc. (for).
fuss	8.
	syl	fuss
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jamaican.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to quarrel violently.
fuss	9.
	syl	fuss
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bother (a person).
fusser	sub
	head	fuss
	syl	fuss+er
	pos	n.
fusspot	0.
	syl	fuss+pot
	pron	<1f^s2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person who fusses unnecessarily. Also called (U.S.): {fuss-budg@.et}.
fussier	infl
	head	fussy
	syl	fuss:i+er
	pos	adj.
fussiest	infl
	head	fussy
	syl	fuss:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fussy	1.
	syl	fuss:y
	pron	<1f^si>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to fuss over minor points.
fussy	2.
	syl	fuss:y
	pron	<1f^si>
	pos	adj.
	def	very particular about detail.
fussy	3.
	syl	fuss:y
	pron	<1f^si>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by overelaborate detail.
	exam	1	the furniture was too fussy to be elegant.
fussily	sub
	head	fussy
	syl	fuss:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fussiness	sub
	head	fussy
	syl	fuss:i+ness
	pos	n.
fustanella	ety	C19: from Italian, from Modern Greek phoustani, probably from Italian fustagno #7fustian 
fustanelle	alt
	head	fustanella
	or	fustanella
	syl	fus+ta+nelle
	pos	n.
fustanella	0.
	or	fustanelle
	syl	fus+ta+nel+la
	pron	<2f^st*1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white knee-length pleated skirt worn by men in Greece and Albania.
fustian	ety	C12: from Old French fustaigne, from Medieval Latin fust*_aneum, from Latin fustis cudgel
fustian	1.a.
	syl	fus+ti:an
	pron	<1f^sti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing fabric of cotton mixed with flax or wool with a slight nap.
fustian	1.b.
	syl	fus+ti:an
	pron	<1f^sti*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a fustian jacket.
fustian	2.
	syl	fus+ti:an
	pron	<1f^sti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pompous or pretentious talk or writing.
fustian	3.
	syl	fus+ti:an
	pron	<1f^sti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheap; worthless.
fustian	4.
	syl	fus+ti:an
	pron	<1f^sti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	pompous; bombastic.
fustic	ety	C15: from French fustoc, from Spanish, from Arabic fustuq, from Greek pistak*_e pistachio tree
fustic	1.
	syl	fus+tic
	pron	<1f^stik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {old fustic}. a large tropical American moraceous tree,
fustic	2.
	syl	fus+tic
	pron	<1f^stik>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellow dye obtained from the wood of this tree.
fustic	3.
	syl	fus+tic
	pron	<1f^stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs that yield a similar dye, esp. ({young fustic}) , a European sumach.
fustigate	ety	C17: from Late Latin f*_ust*_ig*_are to cudgel to death, from Latin f*_ustis cudgel
fustigate	0.
	syl	fus+ti+gate
	pron	<1f^sti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to beat; cudgel.
fustigation	sub
	head	fustigate
	syl	fus+ti+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
fustigator	sub
	head	fustigate
	syl	fus+ti+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
fustigatory	sub
	head	fustigate
	syl	fus+ti+1ga+to:ry
	pos	adj.
fusty	ety	C14: from fust wine cask, from Old French: cask, tree trunk, from Latin f*_ustis cudgel, club
fustier	infl
	head	fusty
	syl	fus+ti+er
	pos	adj.
fustiest	infl
	head	fusty
	syl	fus+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
fusty	1.
	syl	fus+ty
	pron	<1f^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	smelling of damp or mould; musty.
fusty	2.
	syl	fus+ty
	pron	<1f^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned in attitude.
fustily	sub
	head	fusty
	syl	fus+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
fustiness	sub
	head	fusty
	syl	fus+ti+ness
	pos	n.
fut	0.
	syl	fut.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	future.
futhark	ety	C19: from the first six letters: f, u, th, a, r, k; compare #7alphabet 
futharc	alt
	head	futhark
	or	futhork
	syl	fu+tharc
	pron	<1fu:Ta:k>
	pos	n.
futhorc	infl
	head	futhark
	or	futhark
	syl	fu+thorc
	pron	<1fu:Tc:k>
	pos	n.
futhork	infl
	head	futhark
	or	futharc
	syl	fu+thork
	pron	<1fu:Tc:k>
	pos	n.
futhark	0.
	or	futhorc
	syl	fu+thark
	pron	<1fu:Ta:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a phonetic alphabet consisting of runes.
futile	ety	C16: from Latin futtilis pouring out easily, worthless, from fundere to pour out
futile	1.
	syl	fu+tile
	pron	<1fju:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no effective result; unsuccessful.
futile	2.
	syl	fu+tile
	pron	<1fju:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	pointless; unimportant; trifling.
futile	3.
	syl	fu+tile
	pron	<1fju:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	inane or foolish.
	exam	1	don't be so futile&!
futilely	sub
	head	futile
	syl	fu+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
futileness	sub
	head	futile
	syl	fu+tile+ness
	pos	n.
futilitarian	ety	C19: facetious coinage from #7futile + #7utilitarian 
futilitarian	1.
	syl	fu+til:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<fju:2tili1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the belief that human endeavour can serve no useful purpose.
futilitarian	2.
	syl	fu+til:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<fju:2tili1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one who holds this belief.
futilitarianism	sub
	head	futilitarian
	syl	fu+2til:i+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
futilities	infl
	head	futility
	syl	fu+til+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
futility	1.
	syl	fu+til+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of effectiveness or success.
futility	2.
	syl	fu+til+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of purpose or meaning.
futility	3.
	syl	fu+til+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	something futile.
futtock	ety	C13: perhaps variant of foothook 
futtock	0.
	syl	fut+tock
	pron	<1f^t*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of the ribs in the frame of a wooden vessel.
futtock plate	0.
	syl	fut+tock plate
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a horizontal metal disc fixed at the top of a lower mast for holding the futtock shrouds.
futtock shroud	0.
	syl	fut+tock shroud
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of several metal rods serving as a brace between the futtock plate on a lower mast and the topmast.
future	ety	C14: from Latin f*_ut*_urus about to be, from esse to be
future	1.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the time yet to come.
future	2.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	undetermined events that will occur in that time.
future	3.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a person or thing at a later date.
	exam	1	the future of the school is undecided.
future	4.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	likelihood of later improvement or advancement.
	exam	1	he has a future as a singer.
future	5.a.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tense of verbs used when the action or event described is to occur after the time of utterance.
future	5.b.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this tense.
in future	6.
	head	future
	syl	in future.
	def	from now on; henceforth.
future	7.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	adj.
	def	that is yet to come or be.
future	8.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or expressing time yet to come.
future	9.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	destined to become.
	exam	1	a future president.
future	10.
	syl	fu+ture
	pron	<1fju:C*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	in or denoting the future as a tense of verbs.
futureless	sub
	head	future
	syl	fu+ture+less
	pos	adj.
future life	0.
	syl	fu+ture life
	pos	n.
	def	a life after death; afterlife.
future perfect	1.
	syl	fu+ture per+fect
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a tense of verbs describing an action that will have been performed by a certain time. In English this is formed with or plus the past participle.
future perfect	2.a.
	syl	fu+ture per+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the future perfect tense.
future perfect	2.b.
	syl	fu+ture per+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a verb in this tense.
futures	0.
	syl	fu+tures
	pron	<1fju:C*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	commodities bought or sold at an agreed price for delivery at a specified future date.
futurism	0.
	syl	fu+tur+ism
	pron	<1fju:C*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an artistic movement that arose in Italy in 1909 to replace traditional aesthetic values with the characteristics of the machine age.
futurist	sub
	head	futurism
	syl	fu+tur+ist
	pos	n. adj.
futuristic	1.
	syl	fu+tur+is+tic
	pron	<2fju:C*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to design, technology, etc., that is thought likely to be current or fashionable at some future time; ultramodern.
futuristic	2.
	syl	fu+tur+is+tic
	pron	<2fju:C*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to futurism.
futuristically	sub
	head	futuristic
	syl	fu+tur+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
futurities	infl
	head	futurity
	syl	fu+tur+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
futurity	1.
	syl	fu+tur+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1tju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {future}.
futurity	2.
	syl	fu+tur+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1tju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being in the future.
futurity	3.
	syl	fu+tur+i:ty
	pron	<fju:1tju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a future event.
futurology	0.
	syl	fu+tur+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2fju:C*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or prediction of the future of mankind.
futurologist	sub
	head	futurology
	syl	fu+tur+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
fuze	0.
	syl	fuze
	pron	<fju:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {fuse%1}.
fuzee	0.
	syl	fu+zee
	pron	<fju:1zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {fusee}.
fuzz	ety	C17: perhaps from Low German fussig loose
fuzz	H1.1.
	syl	fuzz
	pos	f^z; n.
	def	a mass or covering of fine or curly hairs, fibres, etc.
fuzz	H1.2.
	syl	fuzz
	pos	f^z; n.
	def	a blur.
fuzz	H1.3.
	syl	fuzz
	pos	f^z; n.
	usage	Informal. in pop music
	def	a distortion of sound produced by adding overtones in an electronic device ({fuzz box) }.
fuzz	H1.4.
	syl	fuzz
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become fuzzy.
fuzz	H1.5.
	syl	fuzz
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become indistinct; blur.
fuzz	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
fuzz	H2.0.
	syl	fuzz
	pos	f^z; n.
	def	a slang word for {police} or {policeman}.
fuzzier	infl
	head	fuzzy
	syl	fuzz:i+er
	pos	adj.
fuzziest	infl
	head	fuzzy
	syl	fuzz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
fuzzy	1.
	syl	fuzz:y
	pron	<1f^zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or covered with fuzz.
fuzzy	2.
	syl	fuzz:y
	pron	<1f^zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinct; unclear or distorted.
fuzzy	3.
	syl	fuzz:y
	pron	<1f^zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clearly thought out or expressed.
fuzzy	4.
	syl	fuzz:y
	pron	<1f^zi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hair
	def	tightly curled or very wavy.
fuzzily	sub
	head	fuzzy
	syl	fuzz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
fuzziness	sub
	head	fuzzy
	syl	fuzz:i+ness
	pos	n.
ies	infl
	head	fuzzy-wuzzy
	or	fuzzy-wuzzy
	syl	:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fuzzy-wuzzy	infl
	or	ies
	syl	fuzz:y-wuzz:y.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
fuzzy-wuzzy	1.
	syl	fuzz:y-wuzz:y
	pron	<1f^zi2w^zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. formerly
	def	a Sudanese soldier.
fuzzy-wuzzy	2.
	syl	fuzz:y-wuzz:y
	pron	<1f^zi2w^zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a coloured fuzzy-haired native of any of certain areas of the world.
fv	ety	Latin: on the reverse (that is left-hand) page
fv	0.
	syl	f.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	folio verso.
fwd	0.
	syl	fwd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	forward.
fwd	1.
	syl	f.w.d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	four-wheel drive.
fwd	2.
	syl	f.w.d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	front-wheel drive.
-fy	ety	from Old French -fier, from Latin -fic*_are, verbal ending formed from -ficus -#7fic 
-fy	0.
	syl	-fy
	usage	suffix forming verbs.
	def	to make or become.
	exam	1	beautify;
	exam	2	simplify;
	exam	3	liquefy.
fyke	ety	C19: from Middle Dutch fuycke 
fyke	0.
	syl	fyke
	pron	<fIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fish trap consisting of a net suspended over a series of hoops, laid horizontally in the water.
Fylde	0.
	syl	Fylde
	pron	<fIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a region in NW England in Lancashire between the Wyre and Ribble estuaries.
fylfot	ety	C16 (apparently meaning: a sign or device for the lower part or foot of a painted window): from fillen to #7fill+ fot #7foot 
fylfot	0.
	syl	fyl+fot
	pron	<1fIlfot>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {swastika}.
Fyn	0.
	syl	Fyn
	pron	Danish <fy:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest island of Denmark, between the Jutland peninsula and the island of Sj@alland. Pop.: 398255 (1970). Area: 3481 sq. km (1344 sq. miles). German name: {F*"unen}.
fyrd	0.
	syl	fyrd
	pron	<fi*d>, <fI*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the local militia of an Anglo-Saxon shire, in which all freemen had to serve.
Faizabad	alt
	head	Fyzabad
	or	Fyzabad
	syl	Faiz:a+bad
	pron	<2fIz*1b@d>
	pos	n.
Fyzabad	0.
	or	Faizabad
	syl	Fyz:a+bad
	pron	<2fIz*1b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in E central Uttar Pradesh on the Gogra River. Pop.: 102835 (1971).
FZS	0.
	syl	F.Z.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fellow of the Zoological Society. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
FZS	0.
	syl	F.Z.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Fellow of the Zoological Society. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** research information to the Soviet Union.
FZS	1.
	syl	F.Z.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sir {Viv@.i@.an Er@.nest}. born **********************************************************************
Athol	infl
	head	Fugard
	syl	A:thol
	pron	<1@$T*l>
	pos	n.
Fugard	0.
	syl	Fu:gard
	pron	<1fu:ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, South African dramatist and theatre director. His plays include (1961), (1966), (1973), (1974), and (1976). **********************************************************************
Takeo	infl
	head	Fukuda
	syl	Ta:ke:o
	pron	<1t@kA*u>
	pos	n.
Fukuda	0.
	syl	Fu:ku:da
	pron	<1fu:ku:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, Japanese statesman; prime minister (1976-78). **********************************************************************
Fukuda	0.b.
	syl	Fu:ku:da
	pron	<1fu:ku:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	full board accommodation. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** geodesic dome.
Roy	1.
	head	Fukuda
	syl	Roy.
	def	born 1912, English poet, whose collections of poetry include (1942) and (1944), both of which are concerned with World War II, and (1949), (1957), and (1968). ********************************************************************** (sense 1). ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Fukuda	1.a.
	syl	Fu:ku:da
	pron	<1fu:ku:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to the purpose or context of a behaviour.
Fukuda	1.b.
	syl	Fu:ku:da
	pron	<1fu:ku:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting a disorder without structural change. ********************************************************************** Also called: {fundamental frequency, first harmonic. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
funnel-web	0.
	syl	fun:nel-web
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any large poisonous black spider of the family constructing funnel-shaped webs. ********************************************************************** fur.
funnel-web	1.
	syl	fun:nel-web
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another word for {furry} (sense 4).
funnel-web	2.
	syl	fun:nel-web
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	Also: ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Islands. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** official ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
freedom fighter	ety	C19: ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** g,B,!@_~  
freedom fighter	0.
	syl	free+dom fight+er
	pos	n.
	def	a militant revolutionary. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (Carmelites), and ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** to foam, ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the act or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** fried, esp. the offal of a specified animal.
	exam	1	pig's fry. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
G	alt
	head	g
	or	g
	syl	G
	pron	<JE>
	pos	n.
g's	infl
	head	g
	syl	g's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
G's	infl
	head	g
	or	Gs
	syl	G's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gs	infl
	head	g
	or	G's
	syl	Gs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
g	1.
	or	G
	syl	g
	pron	<JE>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh letter and fifth consonant of the modern English alphabet.
g	2.
	or	G
	syl	g
	pron	<JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually either a voiced velar stop, as in or a voiced palato-alveolar affricate, as in
g	1.
	syl	g
	qual	symbol for:
	def	gallon(s).
g	2.
	syl	g
	qual	symbol for:
	def	gram(s).
g	3.
	syl	g
	qual	symbol for:
	def	acceleration of free fall (due to gravity).
G	1.a.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a note having a frequency of 392 hertz ({G above middle C}) or this value multiplied or divided by any power of 2; the fifth note of the scale of C major.
G	1.b.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a key, string, or pipe producing this note.
G	1.c.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the major or minor key having this note as its tonic.
G	2.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	gravitational constant.
G	3.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	conductance.
G	4.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	German.
G	5.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	giga.
G	6.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:
	def	good.
G	7.
	syl	G
	qual	symbol for:; Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	grand (a thousand dollars or pounds).
g	alt
	head	G
	or	G
	syl	g.
G	1.
	or	g
	syl	G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gauges.
G	2.
	or	g
	syl	G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gauss.
G	3.
	or	g
	syl	G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gelding.
G	4.
	or	g
	syl	G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Gulf.
G	5.
	or	g
	syl	G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	guilder(s).
G	6.
	or	g
	syl	G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	guinea(s).
Ga	0.
	syl	Ga
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	gallium.
Ga	alt
	or	Ga
	syl	G*~a
	pron	<ga:>
	pos	n.
Gas	infl
	head	Ga
	or	Gas
	syl	Gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gas	infl
	head	Ga
	or	Gas
	syl	G*~as
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ga	1.
	or	Ga
	syl	Ga
	pron	<ga:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa living chiefly in S Ghana.
Ga	2.
	or	Ga
	syl	Ga
	pron	<ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Ga	0.
	syl	Ga.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Georgia.
GA	1.
	syl	G.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	General Assembly (of the United Na?!tions).
GA	2.
	syl	G.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	general average.
gab	ety	C18: variant of Northern dialect gob mouth, probably from Irish Gaelic gob beak, mouth
gabs	infl
	head	gab
	syl	gabs
	pos	vb.
gabbing	infl
	head	gab
	syl	gab+bing
	pos	vb.
gabbed	infl
	head	gab
	syl	gabbed.
	pos	vb.
gab	H1.1.
	syl	gab
	pron	<g@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to talk excessively or idly, esp. about trivial matters; gossip; chatter.
gab	H1.2.
	syl	gab
	pron	<g@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	idle or trivial talk.
gift of the gab	3.
	head	gab
	syl	gift of the gab.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ability to speak effortlessly, glibly, or persuasively.
gabber	sub
	head	gab
	syl	gab+ber
	pos	n.
gab	ety	C18: probably from Flemish gabbe notch, gash
gab	H2.0.
	syl	gab
	pron	<g@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a fork, prong, or toothed part that engages periodically with a slotted link or rod in a mechanism.
Gheber	infl
	head	Gabar
	or	Ghebre
	syl	Ghe+ber
	pos	n.
Ghebre	infl
	head	Gabar
	or	Gheber
	syl	Ghe+bre
	pos	n.
Gabar	1.
	syl	Ga+bar
	pron	<1ga:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Iranian religious sect practising a modern version of Zoroastrianism.
Gabar	2.
	syl	Ga+bar
	pron	<1ga:b*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing the Gabar sect or its beliefs.
gabardine	0.
	syl	gab+ar+dine
	pron	<1g@b*2dEn>, <2g@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gaberdine} (esp. sense 2).
gabble	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch gabbelen, of imitative origin
gabble	1.
	syl	gab+ble
	pron	<1g@bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words, etc.) rapidly and indistinctly; jabber.
gabble	2.
	syl	gab+ble
	pron	<1g@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of geese and some other birds or animals
	def	to utter rapid cackling noises.
gabble	3.
	syl	gab+ble
	pron	<1g@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	rapid and indistinct speech or noises.
gabbler	sub
	head	gabble
	syl	gab+bler
	pos	n.
gabbro	ety	C19: from Italian, probably from Latin glaber smooth, bald
gabbros	infl
	head	gabbro
	syl	gab+bros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gabbro	0.
	syl	gab+bro
	pron	<1g@br*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark coarse-grained basic plutonic igneous rock consisting of plagioclase feldspar, pyroxene, and often olivine.
gabbroic	sub
	head	gabbro
	or	gabbroitic
	syl	gab+1bro+ic
	pos	adj.
gabbroitic	sub
	head	gabbro
	or	gabbroic
	syl	gab+bro+1it+ic
	pos	adj.
gabbier	infl
	head	gabby
	syl	gab+bi+er
	pos	adj.
gabbiest	infl
	head	gabby
	syl	gab+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
gabby	0.
	syl	gab+by
	pron	<1g@bi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	inclined to chatter; talkative.
gabelle	ety	C15: from Old Italian gabella, from Arabic qab*_alah tribute, from qabala he received
gabelle	0.
	syl	ga+belle
	pron	<g@1bel>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	a salt tax levied until 1790.
gabelled	sub
	head	gabelle
	syl	ga+1belled
	pos	adj.
gaberdine	ety	C16: from Old French gauvardine pilgrim's garment, from Middle High German wallewart pilgrimage; related to Spanish gabardina 
gaberdine	1.
	syl	gab+er+dine
	pron	<1g@b*2dEn>, <2g@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a twill-weave worsted, cotton, or spun-rayon fabric.
gaberdine	2.
	syl	gab+er+dine
	pron	<1g@b*2dEn>, <2g@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gabardine}. an ankle-length loose coat or frock worn by men, esp. by Jews, in the Middle Ages.
gaberdine	3.
	syl	gab+er+dine
	pron	<1g@b*2dEn>, <2g@b*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other garments made of gaberdine, esp. a child's raincoat.
gaberlunzie	ety	C16: variant of earlier gaberlungy 
gaberlunzie	0.
	syl	gab+er+lun+zie
	pron	<2g@b*1l^nzi>, <-1lu:nji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. archaic or literary.
	def	a wandering beggar. Also: {gaberlunzie-man}.
Gaberones	0.
	syl	Gab+e:ro+nes
	pron	<2g@b*1r*unes>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {Gaborone}.
Gabes	1.
	syl	Ga+b*`es
	pron	<1ga:bes>, French <ga1bes>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Tunisia. Pop.: 76356 (1966). Ancient name: {Tacape}.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Gabes
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Mediterranean on the E coast of Tunisia. Ancient name: {Syrtis Minor}.
gabfest	1.
	syl	gab+fest
	pron	<1g@bfest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	prolonged gossiping or conversation.
gabfest	2.
	syl	gab+fest
	pron	<1g@bfest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal gathering for conversation.
gabion	ety	C16: from French: basket, from Italian gabbione, from gabbia cage, from Latin cavea; see #7cage 
gabion	1.
	syl	ga+bi+on
	pron	<1gAbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical metal container filled with stones, used in the construction of underwater founda?!tions.
gabion	2.
	syl	ga+bi+on
	pron	<1gAbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wickerwork basket filled with stones or earth, used (esp. formerly) as part of a fortification.
gabionade	ety	C18: from French; see #7gabion 
gabionnade	alt
	head	gabionade
	or	gabionade
	syl	ga+bi+on+nade
	pron	<2gAbi*1nAd>
	pos	n.
gabionade	1.
	or	gabionnade
	syl	ga+bi+on+ade
	pron	<2gAbi*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of gabions submerged in a waterway, stream, river, etc., to control the flow of water.
gabionade	2.
	or	gabionnade
	syl	ga+bi+on+ade
	pron	<2gAbi*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortification constructed of gabions.
gable	ety	C14: Old French gable, probably from Old Norse gafl; related to Old English geafol fork, Old High German gibil gable
gable	1.
	syl	ga+ble
	pron	<1gAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gable end}. the triangular upper part of a wall between the sloping ends of a pitched roof ({gable roof) }.
gable	2.
	syl	ga+ble
	pron	<1gAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a triangular ornamental feature in the form of a gable, esp. as used over a door or window.
gable	3.
	syl	ga+ble
	pron	<1gAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the triangular wall on both ends of a gambrel roof.
gabled	sub
	head	gable
	syl	ga+bled
	pos	adj.
gable-like	sub
	head	gable
	syl	ga:ble-2like
	pos	adj.
Clark	infl
	head	Gable
	syl	Clark.
	pos	n.
Gable	0.
	syl	Ga:ble
	pron	<1gAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-60, U.S. film actor; his films include (1934), (1939), (1953), (1957), and (1960).
gablet	0.
	syl	ga+blet
	pron	<1gAblit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gable.
gable window	0.
	syl	ga+ble win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a window positioned in a gable or having a small gable over it.
Naum	infl
	head	Gabo
	syl	Naum
	pron	<naum>
	pos	n.
Gabo	0.
	syl	Ga:bo
	pron	<1ga:b*u>, <-b*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1890, U.S. sculptor born in Russia: a leading constructivist.
Gabon	0.
	syl	Ga+bon
	pron	<g*1bon>, French <ga1b*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W central Africa, on the Atlantic: settled by the French in 1839; made part of the French Congo in 1888; became independent in 1960; almost wholly forested. Official language: French. Religion: Christian and animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Libreville. Pop.: 530000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 267675 sq. km (103350 sq. miles).
Gabonese	sub
	head	Gabon
	syl	Gab:o+nese
	pron	<2g@b*1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Dennis	infl
	head	Gabor
	syl	Den:nis.
	pos	n.
Gabor	0.
	syl	Ga:bor
	pron	<g*1bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1900, British electrical engineer, born in Hungary. He invented holography: Nobel prize for physics 1971.
Gaborone	0.
	syl	Gab:o+ro+ne
	pron	<2g@b*1r*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Botswana (since 1964), in the extreme southeast. Pop.: 17718 (1971). Former name: {Gaberones}.
Gabriel	H1.0.
	syl	Ga:bri:el
	pron	<1gAbri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	one of the archangels, the messenger of good news (Daniel 8:16-26; Luke 1:11-20, 26-38).
Jacques-Ange	infl
	head	Gabriel
	syl	Jacques-Ange
	pron	<Za:k> <1?~a:Z>
	pos	n.
Gabriel	H2.0.
	syl	Ga:bri:el
	pron	French <gabri1el>
	pos	n.
	def	1698-1782, French architect: designed the Petit Trianon at Versailles.
gabies	infl
	head	gaby
	syl	ga:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gaby	0.
	syl	ga:by
	pron	<1gAbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a simpleton.
gad	ety	C15: back formation from obsolete gadling companion, from Old English, from g@ad fellowship; related to Old High German gatuling 
gads	infl
	head	gad
	syl	gads
	pos	vb.
gadding	infl
	head	gad
	syl	gad+ding
	pos	vb.
gadded	infl
	head	gad
	syl	gad+ded.
	pos	vb.
gad	H1.1.
	syl	gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to go out in search of pleasure, esp. in an aimless manner; gallivant.
gad	H1.2.
	syl	gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	def	carefree adventure (esp. in the phrase {on} {upon the gad) }.
gadder	sub
	head	gad
	syl	gad+der
	pos	n.
gad	ety	C13: from Old Norse gaddr spike; related to Old High German gart, Gothic gazds spike
gad	H2.1.
	syl	gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a short chisel-like instrument for breaking rock or coal from the face.
gad	H2.2.
	syl	gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a goad for driving cattle.
gad	H2.3.
	syl	gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a western U.S. word for { {spur} (sense 1)}.
gads	infl
	head	gad
	syl	gads
	pos	vb.
gadding	infl
	head	gad
	syl	gad+ding
	pos	vb.
gadded	infl
	head	gad
	syl	gad+ded.
	pos	vb.
gad	H2.4.
	syl	gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to break up or loosen with a gad.
Gad	H1.0.
	syl	Gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n. interj. interj.
	def	an archaic euphemism for {God}: used as or in an oath.
Gad	H2.1.a.
	syl	Gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Zilpah, Leah's maid.
Gad	H2.1.b.
	syl	Gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the Israelite tribe descend?!ed from him.
Gad	H2.1.c.
	syl	Gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe, lying to the east of the Jordan and extending southwards from the Sea of Galilee.
Gad	H2.2.
	syl	Gad
	pron	<g@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a prophet and admonisher of David (I Samuel 22; II Samuel 24).
gadabout	0.
	syl	gad+a:bout
	pron	<1g@d*2baut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who restlessly seeks amusement, etc.
Gadarene	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek Gadar*_enos, of Gadara (Palestine), alluding to the Biblical Gadarene swine (Matthew 8:28ff.)
Gadarene	0.
	syl	Gad:a+rene
	pron	<1g@d*2rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or engaged in a headlong rush.
Qaddafi	alt
	head	Gaddafi
	or	Gaddafi
	syl	Qad:da:fi
	pron	<g*1da:fi>
	pos	n.
Moamar al	infl
	head	Gaddafi
	syl	Mo:a:mar al
	pron	<1m*u*2ma:> <2@l>
	pos	n.
Gaddafi	0.
	or	Qaddafi
	syl	Gad:da:fi
	pron	<g*1da:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, Libyan army officer and statesman; chairman of the Revolutionary Command Council of Libya since 1969.
gadfly	ety	C16: from #7gad %2 (sting)+#7fly 
gadflies	infl
	head	gadfly
	syl	gad+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gadfly	1.
	syl	gad+fly
	pron	<1g@d2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large dipterous flies, esp. the horsefly, that annoy livestock by sucking their blood.
gadfly	2.
	syl	gad+fly
	pron	<1g@d2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a constantly irritating or harassing person.
gadget	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
gadget	1.
	syl	gadg+et
	pron	<1g@Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mechanical device or appli?!ance.
gadget	2.
	syl	gadg+et
	pron	<1g@Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	any object that is interesting for its ingenuity or novelty rather than for its practical use.
gadgety	sub
	head	gadget
	syl	gadg+et:y
	pos	adj.
gadgeteer	0.
	syl	gadg+e:teer
	pron	<2g@Ji1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who delights in gadgetry.
gadgetry	1.
	syl	gadg+et+ry
	pron	<1g@Jitri>
	pos	n.
	def	gadgets collectively.
gadgetry	2.
	syl	gadg+et+ry
	pron	<1g@Jitri>
	pos	n.
	def	use of or preoccupation with gadgets and their design.
Gadhelic	ety	from Irish Gaedheal Gael
Gadhelic	0.
	syl	Gad+hel+ic
	pron	<g@d1helik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another term for {Gaelic}.
gadid	ety	C19: see #7gadoid 
gadid	1.
	syl	ga+did
	pron	<1gAdid>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine teleost fish of the family which includes the cod, haddock, whiting, and pollack.
gadid	2.
	syl	ga+did
	pron	<1gAdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
gadoid	ety	C19: from New Latin Gadidae, from gadus cod; see -#7oid 
gadoid	1.
	syl	ga+doid
	pron	<1gAdcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of marine soft-finned fishes typically having the pectoral and pelvic fins close together and small cycloid scales. The group includes gadish fishes and hake.
gadoid	2.
	syl	ga+doid
	pron	<1gAdcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any gadoid fish.
gadolinite	ety	C19: named after Johan Gadolin (1760-1852), Finnish mineralogist
gadolinite	0.
	syl	gad:o+lin+ite
	pron	<1g@d*li2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare brown or black mineral consisting of a silicate of iron, beryllium, and yttrium in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: 2BeO.FeO.Y\2O\3.2SiO\2. Also called: {ytterbite}.
gadolinium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7gadolinite 
gadolinium	0.
	syl	gad:o+lin+i:um
	pron	<2g@d*1lini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ductile malleable silvery-white ferromagnetic element of the lanthanide series of metals: occurs principally in monazite and bastnaesite. Symbol: Gd; atomic no.: 64; atomic wt.: 157.25; valency: 3; relative density: 7.898; melting pt.: 1312?%C; boiling pt.: 3000?%C (approx.).
gadolinic	sub
	head	gadolinium
	syl	gad:o+1lin+ic
	pos	adj.
gadroon	ety	C18: from French godron, perhaps from Old French godet cup, goblet, drinking vessel
godroon	alt
	head	gadroon
	or	gadroon
	syl	go+droon
	pron	<g*1dru:n>
	pos	n.
gadroon	1.
	or	godroon
	syl	ga+droon
	pron	<g*1dru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a moulding composed of a series of convex flutes and curves joined to form a decorative pattern, used esp. as an edge to silver articles.
gadroon	2.
	or	godroon
	syl	ga+droon
	pron	<g*1dru:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornamental moulding having a convex cross section.
gadrooned	sub
	head	gadroon
	or	godrooned
	syl	ga+1drooned
	pos	adj.
godrooned	sub
	head	gadroon
	or	gadrooned
	syl	go+1drooned
	pos	adj.
Gadsden Purchase	0.
	syl	Gads:den Pur+chase
	pron	<1g@dzd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of about 30000 square miles (77000 square kilometres) in present-day Arizona and New Mexico, bought by the U.S. from Mexico for 10 million dollars in 1853. The purchase was negotiated by James Gadsden (1788-1858), U.S. diplomat.
gadwall	ety	C17: of unknown origin
gadwalls	infl
	head	gadwall
	or	gadwall
	syl	gad+walls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gadwall	infl
	or	gadwalls
	syl	gad+wall.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gadwall	0.
	syl	gad+wall
	pron	<1g@d2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a duck, related to the mallard. The male has a grey body and black tail.
gadzooks	ety	C17: perhaps from God's hooks (the nails of the cross); see G#7ad %1
gadzooks	0.
	syl	gad+zooks
	pron	<g@d1zu:ks>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a mild oath.
Gaea	ety	from Greek gaia earth
Gaia	infl
	head	Gaea
	or	Ge
	syl	Gai:a
	pron	<1gA*>
	pos	n.
Ge	infl
	head	Gaea
	or	Gaia
	syl	Ge
	pron	<JE>, <gE>
	pos	n.
Gaea	0.
	syl	Gae:a
	pron	<1JE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of the earth, who bore Uranus and by him Oceanus, Cronus and the Titans.
Gaekwar	ety	C19: from Marathi Gaekv*_ad, literally: Guardian of the Cows, from Sanskrit gauh cow+ -vad guardian
Gaikwar	alt
	head	Gaekwar
	or	Gaekwar
	syl	Gaik+war
	pron	<1gIkwa:>
	pos	n.
Gaekwar	0.
	or	Gaikwar
	syl	Gaek+war
	pron	<1gIkwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the title of the ruler of the former native state of Baroda in India.
Gael	ety	C19: from Gaelic Gaidheal; related to Old Irish goidel, Old Welsh gwyddel Irishman &- #!Gael+dom n.
Gael	0.
	syl	Gael
	pron	<gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks a Gaelic language, esp. a Highland Scot or a southern Irishman.
Gaelic	1.
	syl	Gael+ic
	pron	<1gAlik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the closely related languages of the Celts in Ireland, Scotland, or (formerly) the Isle of Man. Compare {Goidelic}.
Gaelic	2.
	syl	Gael+ic
	pron	<1gAlik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to the Celtic people of Ireland, Scotland, or the Isle of Man or their language or customs.
Gaelic coffee	0.
	syl	Gael+ic cof+fee
	pos	n.
	def	coffee with Irish whisky and cream.
Gaelic football	0.
	syl	Gael+ic foot+ball
	pos	n.
	def	a game played in Eire and parts of the U.S. with 15 men on each side and goals resembling rugby posts with a net on the bottom part. Players are allowed to kick, punch, and bounce the ball and attempt to get it over the bar or in the net.
Gaeltacht	ety	C20: from Irish
Gaeltacht	0.
	syl	Gael+tacht
	pron	<1gAl2ta:$xt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the regions in Ireland in which Irish is the vernacular speech.
gaff	ety	C13: from French gaffe, from Proven*,cal gaf boat hook
gaff	H1.1.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a stiff pole with a stout prong or hook attached for landing large fish.
gaff	H1.2.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a boom hoisted aft of a mast to support a gaffsail.
gaff	H1.3.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal spur fixed to the leg of a gamecock.
gaff	H1.4.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to hook or land (a fish) with a gaff.
gaff	H1.5.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat; hoax.
gaff	ety	C19: of unknown origin
gaff	H2.1.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	foolish talk; nonsense.
blow the gaff	2.
	head	gaff
	syl	blow the gaff.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to divulge a secret.
stand the gaff	3.
	head	gaff
	syl	stand the gaff.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to endure ridicule, difficulties, etc.
gaff	ety	C18: of unknown origin
gaff	H3.1.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, archaic.
	def	a person's home, esp. a flat.
gaff	H3.2.
	syl	gaff
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, archaic.
	def	Also called: {penny-gaff}. a cheap or low-class place of entertainment, esp. a cheap theatre or music hall in Victorian England.
gaffe	ety	C19: from French
gaffe	0.
	syl	gaffe
	pron	<g@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a social blunder, esp. a tactless remark.
gaffer	ety	C16: alteration of #7godfather 
gaffer	1.
	syl	gaf+fer
	pron	<1g@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	an old man, esp. one living in the country: often used affectionately or patronizingly. Compare {gammer}.
gaffer	2.
	syl	gaf+fer
	pron	<1g@f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a boss, foreman, or owner of a factory, etc. $D. the senior electrician on a television or film set.
gaff-rigged	0.
	syl	gaff-rigged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	rigged with one or more gaffsails.
gaffsail	0.
	syl	gaff+sail
	pron	<1g@f2sAl>, <-s*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail on a sailing vessel.
gaff-topsail	0.
	syl	gaff-top:sail
	pos	n.
	def	a sail set above a gaffsail.
gag	ety	C15 gaggen; perhaps imitative of a gasping sound
gags	infl
	head	gag
	syl	gags
	pos	vb.
gagging	infl
	head	gag
	syl	gag+ging
	pos	vb.
gagged	infl
	head	gag
	syl	gagged.
	pos	vb.
gag	H1.1.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop up (a person's mouth), esp. with a piece of cloth, etc., to prevent him from speaking or crying out.
gag	H1.2.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suppress or censor (free expression, information, etc.).
gag	H1.3.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to retch or cause to retch.
gag	H1.4.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to struggle for breath; choke.
gag	H1.5.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold (the jaws) of (a person or animal) apart with a surgical gag.
gag	H1.6.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a gag-bit to (a horse).
gag	H1.7.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth, rope, etc., stuffed into or tied across the mouth.
gag	H1.8.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any restraint on or suppression of information, free speech, etc.
gag	H1.9.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical device for keeping the jaws apart, as during a tonsillectomy.
gag	H1.10.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Parliamentary procedure.
	def	another word for { {closure} (sense 4)}.
gag	ety	C19: perhaps special use of #7gag %1
gag	H2.1.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a joke or humorous story, esp. one told by a professional comedian.
gag	H2.2.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a hoax, practical joke, etc..
	exam	1	he did it for a gag.
gags	infl
	head	gag
	syl	gags
	pos	vb.
gagging	infl
	head	gag
	syl	gag+ging
	pos	vb.
gagged	infl
	head	gag
	syl	gagged.
	pos	vb.
gag	H2.3.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to tell jokes or funny stories, as comedians in nightclubs, etc.
gag	H2.4.a.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to interpolate lines or business not in the actor's stage part, usually comic and improvised.
gag	H2.4.b.
	syl	gag
	pron	<g@g>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to perform a stage jest, either spoken or based on movement.
gaga	ety	C20: from French, of imitative origin
gaga	1.
	syl	ga:ga
	pron	<1ga:ga:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	senile; doting.
gaga	2.
	syl	ga:ga
	pron	<1ga:ga:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	slightly crazy.
Yuri	infl
	head	Gagarin
	syl	Yu:ri
	pron	<1juri>
	pos	n.
Gagarin	0.
	syl	Ga:ga:rin
	pron	Russian <ga1garin>
	pos	n.
	def	1934-68, Soviet cosmonaut: made the first manned space flight (1961).
Gagauzi	0.
	syl	Ga+gau+zi
	pron	<g*1gc:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a language spoken in the Soviet Union, chiefly on the NW coast of the Black Sea, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
gag-bit	0.
	syl	gag-bit
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful type of bit used in breaking horses.
gage	ety	C14: from Old French gage, of Germanic origin; compare Gothic wadi pledge
gage	H1.1.
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something deposited as security against the fulfilment of an obligation; pledge.
gage	H1.2.
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a glove or other object thrown down to indicate a challenge to combat. {~}
gage	H1.3.
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stake, pledge, or wager.
gage	H2.0.
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {greengage}.
gage	ety	C20: of uncertain origin; compare #7ganja 
gage	H3.0.
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	marijuana or a marijuana cigarette.
gage	H4.0.
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. in technical senses) of {gauge}.
Thomas	infl
	head	Gage
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Gage	0.
	syl	Gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	1721-87, British general and governor in America; commander in chief of British forces at Bunker Hill (1775).
gager	0.
	syl	gag+er
	pron	<1gAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gauger}.
gagger	1.
	syl	gag+ger
	pron	<1g@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that gags.
gagger	2.
	syl	gag+ger
	pron	<1g@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge for a core in a casting mould.
gaggle	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse gagl gosling, Dutch gaggelen to cackle, all of imitative origin
gaggle	1.
	syl	gag+gle
	pron	<1g@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of geese
	def	to cackle. {~}
gaggle	2.
	syl	gag+gle
	pron	<1g@gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a flock of geese.
gaggle	3.
	syl	gag+gle
	pron	<1g@gL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disorderly group of people.
gaggle	4.
	syl	gag+gle
	pron	<1g@gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a gabbling or cackling sound.
gag resolution	alt
	head	gag rule
	or	gag rule
	syl	gag res:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
gag rule	0.
	or	gag resolution
	syl	gag rule
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any closure regulation adopted by a deliberative body.
gahnite	ety	C19: named after J. G. Gahn (1745-1818), Swedish chemist; see -#7ite %1
gahnite	0.
	syl	gahn+ite
	pron	<1ga:nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark green mineral of the spinel group consisting of zinc aluminium oxide. Formula: ZnAl\2O\4.
Gaia	0.
	syl	Gai:a
	pron	<1gA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Gaea}.
gaieties	infl
	head	gaiety
	syl	gai+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gaiety	1.
	syl	gai+e:ty
	pron	<1gA*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being gay.
gaiety	2.
	syl	gai+e:ty
	pron	<1gA*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	festivity; merrymaking.
gaiety	3.
	syl	gai+e:ty
	pron	<1gA*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	colourful bright appearance. {~} Also: {gayety}.
Gaikwar	0.
	syl	Gaik+war
	pron	<1gIkwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Gaekwar}.
Gaillard Cut	ety	C19: named after David Du Bose Gaillard (1859-1913), American army engineer in charge of the work
Gaillard Cut	0.
	syl	Gail+lard Cut
	pron	<gil1ja:d>, <1gAla:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the SE section of the Panama Canal, cut through Culebra Mountain. Length: about 13 km (8 miles). Former name: {Culebra Cut}.
gaillardia	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after Gaillard de Marentonneau, 18th-century French amateur botanist
gaillardia	0.
	syl	gail+lar+di:a
	pron	<gA1la:di*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the North American genus having ornamental flower heads with yellow or red rays and purple discs: family (composites).
gaily	1.
	syl	gai+ly
	pron	<1gAli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a gay manner; merrily.
gaily	2.
	syl	gai+ly
	pron	<1gAli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with bright colours; showily.
gain	ety	C15: from Old French gaaignier, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German weidenen to forage, hunt &- #!gain+a@.ble adj.
gain	H1.1.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire (something desirable); obtain.
gain	H1.2.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win in competition.
	exam	1	to gain the victory.
gain	H1.3.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase, improve, or advance.
	exam	1	the car gained speed;
	exam	2	the shares gained in value.
gain	H1.4.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to earn (a wage, living, etc.).
gain	H1.5.a.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get nearer (to) or catch up (on).
gain	H1.5.b.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get farther away (from).
gain	H1.6.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of ships
	def	to get to; reach.
	exam	1	the steamer gained port.
gain	H1.7.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a timepiece
	def	to operate too fast, so as to indicate a time ahead of the true time.
	exam	1	this watch gains;
	exam	2	it gains ten minutes a day.
gain ground	8.
	head	gain
	syl	gain ground.
	def	to make progress or obtain an advantage.
gain time	9.
	head	gain
	syl	gain time.
	def	to obtain extra time by a delay or postponement.
gain	H1.10.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	n.
	def	something won, acquired, earned, etc.; profit; advantage.
gain	H1.11.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in size, amount, etc.
gain	H1.12.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gaining; attainment; acquisition.
gain	H1.13.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {amplification}. the ratio of the output power of an amplifier to the power fed into it, usually measured in decibels.
gain	ety	C17: of obscure origin
gain	H2.1.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a notch, mortise, or groove, esp. one cut to take the flap of a butt hinge.
gain	H2.2.
	syl	gain
	pron	<gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a gain or gains in.
gainer	1.
	syl	gain+er
	pron	<1gAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that gains.
gainer	2.
	syl	gain+er
	pron	<1gAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {full gainer}. a type of dive in which the diver leaves the board facing forward and completes a full backward somersault to enter the water feet first with his back to the diving board. Compare {half gainer}.
gainful	0.
	syl	gain+ful
	pron	<1gAnful>
	pos	adj.
	def	profitable; lucrative.
	exam	1	gainful employment.
gainfully	sub
	head	gainful
	syl	gain+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
gainfulness	sub
	head	gainful
	syl	gain+ful+ness
	pos	n.
gainings	0.
	syl	gain+ings
	pron	<1gAniGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	profits or earnings.
gainly	1.
	syl	gain+ly
	pron	<1gAnli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete or dialect.
	def	graceful or well-formed; shapely.
gainly	2.
	syl	gain+ly
	pron	<1gAnli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete or dialect.
	def	conveniently or suitably.
gainliness	sub
	head	gainly
	syl	gain+li+ness
	pos	n.
gains	0.
	syl	gains
	pron	<gAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	profits or winnings.
	exam	1	ill-gotten gains.
gainsay	ety	C13 gainsaien, from gain- #7against+ saien to #7say 
gainsays	infl
	head	gainsay
	syl	gain+says
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gainsaying	infl
	head	gainsay
	syl	gain+say+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gainsaid	infl
	head	gainsay
	syl	gain+said.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gainsay	0.
	syl	gain+say
	pron	<gAn1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to deny (an allegation, statement, etc.); contradict.
gainsayer	sub
	head	gainsay
	syl	gain+1say+er
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Gainsborough
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Gainsborough	0.
	syl	Gains:bor:ough
	pron	<1gAnzb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	1727-88, English painter, noted particularly for his informal portraits and for his naturalistic landscapes.
'gainst	alt
	or	'gainst
	syl	'gainst
	pron	<genst>, <gAnst>
	pos	prep.
'gainst	0.
	or	'gainst
	syl	'gainst
	pron	<genst>, <gAnst>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	short for {against}.
Gaiseric	0.
	syl	Gai:ser:ic
	pron	<1gIz*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Genseric}.
gait	ety	C16: variant of #7gate %1
gait	1.
	syl	gait
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	manner of walking or running, esp. the manner in which a horse walks or runs, as the walk, trot, canter, etc. {~}
gait	2.
	syl	gait
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to teach (a horse) a particular gait.
-gaited	0.
	syl	-gait:ed
	pron	<-1gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a gait as specified.
	exam	1	slow-gaited.
gaiter	ety	C18: from French gu*^etre, probably of Germanic origin and related to #7wrist 
gaiter	1.
	syl	gait+er
	pron	<1gAt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a cloth or leather covering for the leg or ankle buttoned on one side and usually strapped under the foot.
gaiter	2.
	syl	gait+er
	pron	<1gAt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {spat}. a similar covering extend?!ing from the ankle to the instep.
gaiterless	sub
	head	gaiter
	syl	gait+er+less
	pos	adj.
Hugh Todd Naylor	infl
	head	Gaitskell
	syl	Hugh Todd Nay:lor.
	pos	n.
Gaitskell	0.
	syl	Gait:skell
	pron	<1gAtskil>
	pos	n.
	def	1906-63, English politician; leader of the Labour Party (1955-63).
Caius	alt
	head	Gaius
	or	Gaius
	syl	Cai:us
	pos	n.
Gaius	1.
	or	Caius
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??110-??180 #7a.d., Roman jurist. His were later used as the basis for those of Justinian.
Gaius Caesar	2.
	head	Gaius
	syl	Gaius Caesar.
	def	See {Caligula}.
gal	H1.0.
	syl	gal
	pron	<g@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a girl.
gal	ety	C20: named after G#7alileo 
gal	H2.0.
	syl	gal
	pron	<g@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of acceleration equal to 1 centimetre per second per second.
gal	alt
	or	gal
	syl	gal.
gal	0.
	or	gal
	syl	gal
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gallon.
Gal	0.
	syl	Gal.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Galatians.
gala	ety	C17: from French or Italian, from Old French gale pleasure, from Old French galer to make merry, probably of Germanic origin; compare #7gallant 
gala	1.a.
	syl	ga:la
	pron	<1ga:l*>, <1gAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a celebration; festive occasion.
gala	1.b.
	syl	ga:la
	pron	<1ga:l*>, <1gAl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gala occasion.
gala	2.
	syl	ga:la
	pron	<1ga:l*>, <1gAl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sporting occasion involving competitions in several events.
	exam	1	a swimming gala.
galactagogue	ety	C19: from #7galact -#7+ -#7agogue 
galactagogue	1.
	syl	ga+lac+ta+gogue
	pron	<g*1l@kt*2gog>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing milk secretion.
galactagogue	2.
	syl	ga+lac+ta+gogue
	pron	<g*1l@kt*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a galactagogue agent.
galactic	ety	C19: from Greek galaktikos; see #7galaxy 
galactic	1.
	syl	ga+lac+tic
	pron	<g*1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	of or relating to a galaxy, esp. the Galaxy.
	exam	1	the galactic plane.
galactic	2.
	syl	ga+lac+tic
	pron	<g*1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of or relating to milk.
circle	alt
	head	galactic equator
	or	galactic equator
	syl	cir+cle
	pos	n.
galactic equator	0.
	or	circle
	syl	ga+lac+tic e:qua+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the great circle on the celestial sphere containing the galactic plane.
galactic plane	0.
	syl	ga+lac+tic plane
	pos	n.
	def	the plane passing through the spiral arms of the Galaxy.
galactic poles	0.
	syl	ga+lac+tic poles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the two points on the celestial sphere, diametrically opposite each other, that can be joined by an imaginary line perpendicular to the galactic plane.
galacto-	ety	from Greek galakt-, gala 
galactometer	0.
	syl	gal+ac+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2g@l*k1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, similar to a hydrometer, for measuring the relative density of milk. It is used to determine the fat content.
galactometry	sub
	head	galactometer
	syl	gal+ac+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
galactopoietic	1.
	syl	ga+lac+to+poi+et:ic
	pron	<g*2l@kt*upci1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing or increasing the secretion of milk.
galactopoietic	2.
	syl	ga+lac+to+poi+et:ic
	pron	<g*2l@kt*upci1etik>
	pos	n.
	def	a galactopoietic agent.
galactopoiesis	sub
	head	galactopoietic
	syl	ga+lac+to+poi+e:sis
	pron	<g*2l@kt*upci1Esis>
	pos	n.
galactose	0.
	syl	ga+lac+tose
	pron	<g*1l@kt*uz>, <-*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a white water-soluble mono?!saccharide found in lactose. Formula: C\6H\1\2O\6.
galago	ety	C19: from New Latin, perhaps from Wolof golokh monkey
galagos	infl
	head	galago
	syl	ga+la+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
galago	0.
	syl	ga+la+go
	pron	<g*1la:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bushbaby}.
galah	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
galah	1.
	syl	ga+lah
	pron	<g*1la:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian cockatoo, having grey wings, back, and crest and a pink body.
galah	2.
	syl	ga+lah
	pron	<g*1la:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a fool or simpleton.
Sir	1.
	head	Galahad
	syl	Sir.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the most virtuous knight of the Round Table, destined to regain the Holy Grail; son of Lancelot and Elaine.
Galahad	2.
	syl	Gal:a:had
	pron	<1g@l*2h@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a pure or noble man.
galangal	1.
	syl	ga+lan+gal
	pron	<g*1l@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {galingale}.
galangal	2.
	syl	ga+lan+gal
	pron	<g*1l@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a zingiberaceous plant, of China and the East Indies.
galangal	3.
	syl	ga+lan+gal
	pron	<g*1l@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the pungent aromatic root of this plant, dried and used as a seasoning and in medicine.
galantine	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin galatina, probably from Latin gel*_atus frozen, set; see #7gelatin 
galantine	0.
	syl	gal+an+tine
	pron	<1g@l*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a cold dish of meat or poultry, which is boned, cooked, stuffed, then pressed into a neat shape and glazed.
galanty show	ety	C19: perhaps from Italian galante #7gallant 
galanty show	0.
	syl	ga+lan+ty show
	pron	<g*1l@nti>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a pantomime shadow play, esp. one in miniature using figures cut from paper.
Gal'apagos Islands	0.
	syl	Ga+l*'a+pa+gos Is+lands
	pron	<g*1l@p*g*s>, Spanish <ga1lapa2$Gos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 15 islands in the Pacific west of Ecuador, of which they form a province: discovered (1535) by the Spanish; main settlement on San Crist*'obal. Pop.: 4000 (1973 est.). Area: 7844 sq. km (3059 sq. miles). Official Spanish name: {Archipi*'elago de Col*'on}.
Galashiels	0.
	syl	Gal:a+shiels
	pron	<2g@l*1SElz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Scotland, in the central Borders region. Pop.: 12605 (1971).
Galata	0.
	syl	Ga+la+ta
	pron	<1g@l*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Turkey, a suburb and the chief business section of Istanbul.
galatea	ety	C19: named after the man-of-war H.M.S. Galatea, (the fabric was at one time in demand for children's sailor suits)
galatea	0.
	syl	gal:a+te:a
	pron	<2g@l*1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong twill-weave cotton fabric, striped or plain, for clothing.
Galatea	0.
	syl	Gal:a:te:a
	pron	<2g@l*1ti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a statue of a maiden brought to life by Aphrodite in response to the prayers of the sculptor Pygmalion, who had fallen in love with his creation.
Galati	0.
	syl	Ga+la*,ti
	pron	Rumanian <ga1latsj>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in SE Rumania, on the River Danube. Pop.: 197853 (1974 est.).
Galatia	0.
	syl	Ga+la+tia
	pron	<g*1lAS*>, <-Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region in central Asia Minor, conquered by Gauls 278-277 #7b.c. : later a Roman province.
Galatian	sub
	head	Galatia
	syl	Ga+1la+tian
	pos	adj. n.
Galatians	0.
	syl	Ga+la+tians
	pron	<g*1lAS*nz>, <-Si*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a book of the New Testament (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians}) .
galaxy	ety	C14 (in the sense: the Milky Way), from Medieval Latin galaxia, from Latin galaxias, from Greek, from gala milk; related to Latin lac milk
galaxies	infl
	head	galaxy
	syl	gal+ax:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
galaxy	1.
	syl	gal+ax:y
	pron	<1g@l*ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a vast number of star systems held together by gravitational attraction in an asymmetric shape (an {irregular galaxy}) or, more usually, in a symmetrical shape (a {regular galaxy) }, which is either a spiral or an ellipse. Former names: {island universe, extragalactic nebula}.
galaxy	2.
	syl	gal+ax:y
	pron	<1g@l*ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a splendid gathering, esp. one of famous or distinguished people.
the	infl
	head	Galaxy
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Galaxy	0.
	syl	Gal+ax:y
	pron	<1g@l*ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiral galaxy, approximately 100000 light years in diameter, that contains the solar system about three fifths of the distance from its centre. Also called: the {Milky Way System}. See also {Magellanic Cloud}.
Servius Sulpicius	infl
	head	Galba
	syl	Ser:vi:us Sul:pi:cius
	pron	<1sR:vi*s> <s^l1piS*s>
	pos	n.
Galba	0.
	syl	Gal:ba
	pron	<1g@lb*>
	pos	n.
	def	??3 #7b.c.- 69 #7a.d., Roman emperor (68-69) after the assassination of Nero.
galbanum	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek khalban*_e, from Hebrew helben*_ah 
galbanum	0.
	syl	gal+ba+num
	pron	<1g@lb*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter aromatic gum resin extracted from any of several Asian umbelliferous plants of the genus esp. and used in incense and medicinally as a counterirritant.
John Kenneth	infl
	head	Galbraith
	syl	John Ken:neth.
	pos	n.
Galbraith	0.
	syl	Gal:braith
	pron	<1g@lbrAT>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, U.S. economist and diplomat; author of (1958) and (1967).
gale	ety	C16: of unknown origin
gale	H1.1.
	syl	gale
	pron	<gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind, specifically one of force seven to ten on the Beaufort scale or from 45 to 90 kilometres per hour.
gale	H1.2.
	syl	gale
	pron	<gAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a loud outburst, esp. of laughter.
gale	H1.3.
	syl	gale
	pron	<gAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic and poetic.
	def	a gentle breeze.
gale	ety	Old English gagel; related to Middle Low German gagel 
gale	H2.0.
	syl	gale
	pron	<gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sweet gale}.
galea	ety	C18: from Latin: helmet
galeae	infl
	head	galea
	syl	ga+le:ae
	pron	<-li2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
galea	0.
	syl	ga+le:a
	pron	<1gAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or organ shaped like a helmet or hood, such as the petals of certain flowers.
galeate	sub
	head	galea
	or	galeated
	syl	ga+le:2ate
	pos	adj.
galeated	sub
	head	galea
	or	galeate
	syl	ga+le:2at+ed
	pos	adj.
galeiform	sub
	head	galea
	syl	ga+le:i+2form
	pos	adj.
Galen	0.
	syl	Ga:len
	pron	<1gAl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??130-??200 #7a.d., Greek physician, anatomist, and physiologist. He codified existing medical knowledge and his authority continued until the Renaissance.
galena	ety	C17: from Latin: lead ore, dross left after melting lead
galenite	alt
	head	galena
	or	galena
	syl	ga+le:nite
	pron	<g*1lEnIt>
	pos	n.
galena	0.
	or	galenite
	syl	ga+le:na
	pron	<g*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft heavy bluish-grey or black mineral consisting of lead sulphide in cubic crystalline form, found principally in ore veins: the chief source of lead. Formula: PbS.
Galenic	0.
	syl	Ga+len+ic
	pron	<gA1lenik>, <g*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Galen or his teachings or methods.
galenical	ety	C17: after G#7alen 
galenical	1.
	syl	ga+len:i+cal
	pron	<gA1lenikL>, <g*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	any drug obtained from plant or animal tissue, esp. vegetables, rather than being chemically synthesized.
galenical	2.
	syl	ga+len:i+cal
	pron	<gA1lenikL>, <g*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	denoting or belonging to this group of drugs.
Galenism	0.
	syl	Ga+len+ism
	pron	<1gAli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of medicine based on the 84 surviving technical treatises of Galen, including the theory of the four bodily humours.
Galenist	sub
	head	Galenism
	syl	Ga+len+ist
	pos	adj. n.
galere	ety	C18: literally: a galley
galere	1.
	syl	ga+l*`ere
	pron	French. <ga1le:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people having a common interest, esp. a coterie of undesirable people.
galere	2.
	syl	ga+l*`ere
	pron	French. <ga1le:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant situation.
Galibi	infl
	or	Galibis
	syl	Ga+li+bi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Galibis	infl
	head	Galibi
	or	Galibi
	syl	Ga+li+bis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Galibi	1.
	syl	Ga+li+bi
	pron	<ga:1lEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an American Indian people of French Guiana.
Galibi	2.
	syl	Ga+li+bi
	pron	<ga:1lEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Carib family.
Galicia	1.
	syl	Ga+li+ci:a
	pron	<g*1liSi*>, <-1liS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E central Europe on the N side of the Carpathians, now in SE Poland and the SW Soviet Union.
Galicia	2.
	syl	Ga+li+ci:a
	pron	Spanish <ga1liTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former kingdom of NW Spain, on the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic.
Galician	1.
	syl	Ga+li+ci:an
	pron	<g*1liSi*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Galicia in E central Europe.
Galician	2.
	syl	Ga+li+ci:an
	pron	<g*1liSi*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Galicia in NW Spain.
Galician	3.
	syl	Ga+li+ci:an
	pron	<g*1liSi*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of either Galicia.
Galician	4.
	syl	Ga+li+ci:an
	pron	<g*1liSi*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Romance language or dialect of Spanish Galicia, sometimes regarded as a dialect of Spanish, although historically it is more closely related to Portuguese.
Galilean	H1.1.
	syl	Gal:i+le:an
	pron	<2g@li1lE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Galilee.
the	2.a.
	head	Galilean
	syl	the.
	def	an epithet of Jesus Christ.
Galilean	H1.2.b.
	syl	Gal:i+le:an
	pron	<2g@li1lE*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a Christian.
Galilean	H1.3.
	syl	Gal:i+le:an
	pron	<2g@li1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of Galilee.
Galilean	H2.0.
	syl	Gal:i+le:an
	pron	<2g@li1lA*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Galileo.
Galilean telescope	0.
	syl	Gal:i+le:an tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a type of telescope with a convex objective lens and a concave eyepiece; it produces an erect image and is suitable for terrestrial use.
galilee	0.
	syl	gal:i+lee
	pron	<1g@li2lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a porch or chapel at the entrance to some medieval churches and cathedrals in England.
Sea of	1.
	head	Galilee
	syl	Sea of.
	def	Also called: Lake {Tiberias}. a lake in NE Israel, 209 m (696 ft.) below sea level, through which the River Jordan flows. Area: 165 sq. km (64 sq. miles).
Galilee	2.
	syl	Gal:i+lee
	pron	<1g@li2lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a northern region of Israel: scene of Christ's early ministry.
Galileo	0.
	syl	Gal:i:le:o
	pron	<2g@li1lA*u>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1564-1642, Italian mathematician, astronomer and physicist. He discovered the isochronism of the pendulum and demonstrated that falling bodies of different weights descend at the same rate. He perfected the refracting telescope, which led to his discovery of Jupiter's satellites, sunspots, and craters on the moon. He was forced by the Inquisition to recant his support of the Copernican system.
galimatias	ety	C17: from French, of unknown origin
galimatias	0.
	syl	gal:i+ma+ti+as
	pron	<2g@li1mASi*s>, <-1m@ti*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	confused talk; gibberish.
galingale	ety	C13: from Old French galingal, from Arabic khalanj*_an, from Chinese kaoliang-chiang, from Kaoliang district in Kwangtung province+ chiang ginger
galangal	alt
	head	galingale
	or	galingale
	syl	ga+lan+gal
	pos	n.
galingale	0.
	or	galangal
	syl	gal+in+gale
	pron	<1g@liG2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a European cyperaceous plant, with rough-edged leaves, reddish spikelets of flowers, and aromatic roots.
galiot	ety	C14: from Old French galiote, from Italian galeotta, from Medieval Latin galea #7galley 
galliot	alt
	head	galiot
	or	galiot
	syl	gal+li+ot
	pron	<1g@li*t>
	pos	n.
galiot	1.
	or	galliot
	syl	gal:i+ot
	pron	<1g@li*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small swift galley formerly sailed on the Mediterranean.
galiot	2.
	or	galliot
	syl	gal:i+ot
	pron	<1g@li*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow-draught ketch formerly used along the coasts of Germany and the Netherlands.
galipot	ety	C18: from French, of unknown origin
gallipot	alt
	head	galipot
	or	galipot
	syl	gal+li+pot
	pron	<1g@li2pot>
	pos	n.
galipot	0.
	or	gallipot
	syl	gal:i+pot
	pron	<1g@li2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a resin obtained from several species of pine, esp. from the S European
gall	ety	from Old Norse, replacing Old English gealla; related to Old High German galla, Greek khol*_e 
gall	H1.1.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	impudence.
gall	H1.2.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	bitterness; rancour.
gall	H1.3.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something bitter or disagreeable.
gall	H1.4.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	an obsolete term for {bile}.
gall	H1.5.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for {gall bladder}.
gall	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; related to Old English gealla sore on a horse, and perhaps to #7gall %1
gall	H2.1.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sore on the skin caused by chafing.
gall	H2.2.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes vexation or annoyance.
	exam	1	a gall to the spirits.
gall	H2.3.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	irritation; exasperation.
gall	H2.4.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to abrade (the skin, etc.) as by rubbing.
gall	H2.5.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to irritate or annoy; vex.
gall	ety	C14: from Old French galle, from Latin galla 
gall	H3.0.
	syl	gall
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal outgrowth in plant tissue caused by certain parasitic insects, fungi, bacteria, or mechanical injury.
gall	0.
	syl	gall.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gallon.
Gallas	infl
	head	Galla
	or	Galla
	syl	Gal+las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Galla	infl
	or	Gallas
	syl	Gal+la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Galla	1.
	syl	Gal+la
	pron	<1g@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a tall dark-skinned people inhabiting Somalia and SE Ethiopia.
Galla	2.
	syl	Gal+la
	pron	<1g@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Cushitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages.
gallant	ety	C15: from Old French galant, from galer to make merry, from gale enjoyment, pleasure, of Germanic origin; related to Old English wela #7weal %2
gallant	1.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<1g@l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	brave and high-spirited; courageous and honourable; dashing.
	exam	1	a gallant warrior.
gallant	2.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<g*1l@nt>, <1g@l?!*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a man
	def	attentive to women; chivalrous.
gallant	3.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<1g@l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	imposing; dignified; stately.
	exam	1	a gallant ship.
gallant	4.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<1g@l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	showy in dress.
gallant	5.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<1g@l*nt>, <g*1l@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's lover or suitor.
gallant	6.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<1g@l*nt>, <g*1l@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dashing or fashionable young man, esp. one who pursues women.
gallant	7.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<1g@l*nt>, <g*1l@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brave, high-spirited, or adventurous man.
gallant	8.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<g*1l@nt>, <1g@l*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to court or flirt (with).
gallant	9.
	syl	gal+lant
	pron	<g*1l@nt>, <1g@l*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to attend or escort (a woman).
gallantly	sub
	head	gallant
	syl	gal+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
gallantness	sub
	head	gallant
	syl	gal+lant+ness
	pos	n.
gallantries	infl
	head	gallantry
	syl	gal+lant+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gallantry	1.
	syl	gal+lant+ry
	pron	<1g@l*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	conspicuous courage, esp. in war.
	exam	1	the gallantry of the troops.
gallantry	2.
	syl	gal+lant+ry
	pron	<1g@l*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	polite attentiveness to women.
gallantry	3.
	syl	gal+lant+ry
	pron	<1g@l*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallant action, speech, etc.
gallant soldier	ety	C20: by folk etymology from New Latin Galinsoga 
gallant soldier	0.
	syl	gal+lant sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	a South American plant, widely distributed as a weed, having small daisy-like flowers surrounded by silvery scales: family (composites). Also called: {Joey Hooker}.
gall bladder	0.
	syl	gall blad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a muscular sac, attached to the right lobe of the liver, that stores bile and ejects it into the duodenum.
Galle	0.
	syl	Gal+le
	pron	<1ga:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Sri Lanka. Pop.: 73000 (1971). Former name: {Point de Galle}.
galleass	ety	C16: from French galleasse, from Italian galeazza, from galea #7galley 
galliass	alt
	head	galleass
	or	galleass
	syl	gal+li+ass
	pron	<1g@li2@s>
	pos	n.
galleass	0.
	or	galliass
	syl	gal+le:ass
	pron	<1g@li2@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a three-masted lateen-rigged galley used as a warship in the Mediterranean from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
galleon	ety	C16: from Spanish gale*'on, from French galion, from Old French galie #7galley 
galleon	0.
	syl	gal+le:on
	pron	<1g@li*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large sailing ship having three or more masts, lateen-rigged on the after masts and square-rigged on the foremast and mainmast, used as a warship or trader from the 15th to the 18th centuries.
gallery	ety	C15: from Old French galerie, from Medieval Latin galeria, probably from galilea #7galilee 
galleries	infl
	head	gallery
	syl	gal+ler:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gallery	1.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered passageway open on one side or on both sides. See also { {colonnade} (sense 1)}.
gallery	2.a.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a balcony running along or around the inside wall of a church, hall, etc.
gallery	2.b.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered balcony, sometimes with columns on the outside.
gallery	3.a.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an upper floor that projects from the rear over the main floor and contains the cheapest seats.
gallery	3.b.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the seats there.
gallery	3.c.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the audience seated there.
gallery	4.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow room, esp. one used for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	a shooting gallery.
gallery	5.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or building for exhibiting works of art.
gallery	6.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a building or room where articles are sold at auction.
gallery	7.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground passage, as in a mine, the burrow of an animal, etc.
gallery	8.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a narrow raised platform at the side or along the back of the stage for the use of technicians and stagehands.
gallery	9.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a balcony or platform at the quarter or stern of a ship, sometimes used as a gun emplacement.
gallery	10.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ornamental metal or wooden balustrade or railing on a piece of furniture, esp. one surrounding the top of a desk, table, etc.
gallery	11.
	syl	gal+ler:y
	pron	<1g@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of spectators, as at a golf match.
play to the gallery	12.
	head	gallery
	syl	play to the gallery.
	def	to try to gain popular favour, esp. by crude appeals.
galleried	sub
	head	gallery
	syl	gal+ler+ied
	pos	adj.
gallery forest	0.
	syl	gal+ler:y for+est
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of forest along a river in an area of otherwise open country.
galley	ety	C13: from Old French galie, from Medieval Latin galea, from Greek galaia, of unknown origin; the sense development apparently is due to the association of a galley or slave ship with a ship's kitchen and hence with a hot furnace, trough, printer's tray, etc.
galley	1.
	syl	gal+ley
	pron	<1g@li>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various kinds of ship propelled by oars or sails used in ancient or medieval times as a warship or as a trader.
galley	2.
	syl	gal+ley
	pron	<1g@li>
	pos	n.
	def	the kitchen of a ship, boat, or aircraft.
galley	3.
	syl	gal+ley
	pron	<1g@li>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various long rowing boats.
galley	4.a.
	syl	gal+ley
	pron	<1g@li>
	pos	n.
	usage	in hot-metal composition
	def	a tray open at one end for holding composed type.
galley	4.b.
	syl	gal+ley
	pron	<1g@li>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {galley proof}.
galley proof	0.
	syl	gal+ley proof
	pos	n.
	def	a printer's proof, esp. one taken on a long strip of paper from type in a galley, used to make corrections before the matter has been split into pages. Often shortened to {galley}.
galley slave	1.
	syl	gal+ley slave
	pos	n.
	def	a criminal or slave condemned to row in a galley.
galley slave	2.
	syl	gal+ley slave
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a drudge.
galley-west	ety	C19: from English dialect colly-west awry, perhaps from Collyweston, a village in North?!amptonshire
galley-west	0.
	syl	gal:ley-west
	pos	adv.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	into confusion, inaction, or unconsciousness (esp. in the phrase {knock (someone} {something) galley-west}) .
gallflies	infl
	head	gallfly
	syl	gall+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gallfly	0.
	syl	gall+fly
	pron	<1gc:l2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small insects that produce galls in plant tissues, such as the gall wasp and gall midge.
Gallia	0.
	syl	Gal+li:a
	pron	<1g@li*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name of {Gaul}.
galliambic	ety	C19: from Latin galliambus song of the Galli (priests of Cybele)
	infl
	head	galliambic
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
galliambic	1.
	syl	gal+li+am+bic
	pron	<2g@li1@mbik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a metre consisting of four lesser Ionics, used by Callimachus and Catullus and imitated by Tennyson in {~}
galliambic	2.
	syl	gal+li+am+bic
	pron	<2g@li1@mbik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a verse in this metre.
galliard	ety	C14: from Old French gaillard valiant, perhaps of Celtic origin
galliard	1.
	syl	gal+liard
	pron	<1g@lj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirited dance in triple time for two persons, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
galliard	2.
	syl	gal+liard
	pron	<1g@lj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance.
galliard	3.
	syl	gal+liard
	pron	<1g@lj*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lively; spirited.
gallic	ety	C18: from #7gall (#7ium) #7+ -#7ic 
gallic	H1.0.
	syl	gal+lic
	pron	<1g@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing gallium in the trivalent state.
gallic	ety	C18: from French gallique; see #7gall %3
gallic	H2.0.
	syl	gal+lic
	pron	<1g@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from plant galls.
Gallic	1.
	syl	Gal+lic
	pron	<1g@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to France.
Gallic	2.
	syl	Gal+lic
	pron	<1g@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Gaul or the Gauls.
gallic acid	0.
	syl	gal+lic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline compound obtained from tannin: used as a tanning agent and in making inks, paper, and pyrogallol; 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid. Formula: C\6H\2(OH)\3COOH.
Gallican	1.
	syl	Gal+li+can
	pron	<1g@lik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Gallicanism.
Gallican	2.
	syl	Gal+li+can
	pron	<1g@lik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an upholder of Gallicanism.
Gallicanism	0.
	syl	Gal+li+can+ism
	pron	<1g@lik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement among French Roman Catholic clergy that favoured the restriction of papal control and greater autonomy for the French church. Compare {ultramontanism}.
Gallice	ety	C19: from Latin
Gallice	0.
	syl	Gal+li:ce
	pron	<1g@lisi>
	pos	adv.
	def	in French.
Gallicism	0.
	syl	Gal+li+cism
	pron	<1g@li2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or idiom borrowed from French.
Gallicise	alt
	head	Gallicize
	or	Gallicize
	syl	Gal+li+cise
	pron	<1g@li2sIz>
	pos	vb.
Gallicize	0.
	or	Gallicise
	syl	Gal+li+cize
	pron	<1g@li2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become French in attitude, language, etc.
Gallicization	sub
	head	Gallicize
	or	Gallicisation
	syl	Gal+li+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Gallicisation	sub
	head	Gallicize
	or	Gallicization
	syl	Gal+li+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Gallicizer	sub
	head	Gallicize
	or	Galliciser
	syl	Gal+li+2ciz+er
	pos	n.
Galliciser	sub
	head	Gallicize
	or	Gallicizer
	syl	Gal+li+2cis+er
	pos	n.
galligaskins	ety	C16: from obsolete French garguesques, from Italian grechesco Greek, from Latin Graecus 
gallygaskins	alt
	head	galligaskins
	or	galligaskins
	syl	gal+ly+gas+kins
	pron	<2g@li1g@skinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
galligaskins	1.
	or	gallygaskins
	syl	gal+li+gas+kins
	pron	<2g@li1g@skinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	loose wide breeches or hose, esp. as worn by men in the 17th century.
galligaskins	2.
	or	gallygaskins
	syl	gal+li+gas+kins
	pron	<2g@li1g@skinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	leather leggings, as worn in the 19th century.
gallimaufry	ety	C16: from French galimafr*'ee ragout, hash, of unknown origin
gallimaufries	infl
	head	gallimaufry
	syl	gal+li+mau+fries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gallimaufry	0.
	syl	gal+li+mau+fry
	pron	<2g@li1mc:fri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a jumble; hotchpotch.
gallinacean	0.
	syl	gal+li+na+cean
	pron	<2g@li1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any gallinaceous bird.
gallinaceous	ety	C18: from Latin gall*_in*_aceus, from gall*_ina hen
gallinaceous	1.
	syl	gal+li+na+ceous
	pron	<2g@li1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the an order of birds, including domestic fowl, pheasants, grouse, etc., having a heavy rounded body, short bill, and strong legs.
gallinaceous	2.
	syl	gal+li+na+ceous
	pron	<2g@li1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the domestic fowl.
Gallinas Point	0.
	syl	Ga+lli+nas Point
	pron	<ga:1jEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in NE Colombia: the northernmost point of South America. Spanish name: {Pun+ta Ga+lli+nas} (#!punta ga#!jinas).
galling	1.
	syl	gall+ing
	pron	<1gc:liG>
	pos	adj.
	def	irritating, exasperating, or bitterly humiliating.
galling	2.
	syl	gall+ing
	pron	<1gc:liG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	rubbing painfully; chafing.
gallingly	sub
	head	galling
	syl	gall+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gallinule	ety	C18: from New Latin Gall*_inula genus name, from Late Latin: pullet, chicken, from Latin gall*_ina hen
gallinule	1.
	syl	gal+li+nule
	pron	<1g@li2nju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aquatic birds of the genera and typically having a dark plumage, red bill, and a red shield above the bill: family (rails).
common gallinule	2.
	head	gallinule
	syl	common gallinule.
	def	the U.S. name for { {moorhen} (sense 1)}.
galliot	0.
	syl	gal+li+ot
	pron	<1g@li*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {galiot}.
Gallipoli	1.
	syl	Gal+lip:o+li
	pron	<g*1lip*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in NW Turkey, between the Dardanelles and the Gulf of Saros: scene of a costly but unsuccessful Allied campaign in World War I.
Gallipoli	2.
	syl	Gal+lip:o+li
	pron	<g*1lip*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Turkey, at the entrance to the Sea of Marmara: historically important for its strategic position. Pop.: 14600 (1970). Turkish name: {Gelibolu}.
gallipot	ety	C16: probably from #7galley+{pot %1}; so called because imported in galleys
gallipot	H1.0.
	syl	gal+li+pot
	pron	<1g@li2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small earthenware pot used by pharmacists as a container for ointments, etc.
gallipot	H2.0.
	syl	gal+li+pot
	pron	<1g@li2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {galipot}.
gallium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin gallus cock, translation of French coq in the name of its discoverer, Lecoq de Boisbaudran, 19th-century French chemist
gallium	0.
	syl	gal+li:um
	pron	<1g@li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery metallic element that is liquid for a wide temperature range. It occurs in trace amounts in some ores and is used in high-temperature thermometers, semiconductors, and low-melting alloys. Symbol: Ga; atomic no.: 31; atomic wt.: 69.72; valency: 2 or 3; relative density: 5.91; melting pt.: 29.78?%C; boiling pt.: 2403?%C.
gallivant	ety	C19: perhaps whimsical modification of #7gallant 
galivant	infl
	head	gallivant
	or	galavant
	syl	gal:i+vant
	pron	<1g@li2v@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
galavant	infl
	head	gallivant
	or	galivant
	syl	gal:a+vant
	pron	<1g@li2v@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
gallivant	0.
	syl	gal+li+vant
	pron	<1g@li2v@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go about in search of pleasure, etc.; gad about.
Gallivare	0.
	syl	G*"al+li+va+re
	pron	Swedish <1jeli2va:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Sweden, within the Arctic Circle: iron mines. Pop.: 25417 (1970).
galliwasp	ety	C18: of unknown origin
galliwasp	0.
	syl	gal+li+wasp
	pron	<1g@li2wosp>
	pos	n.
	def	any lizard of the Central American genus esp. of the West Indies: family
gall midge	0.
	syl	gall midge
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small fragile mosquito-like dipterous flies constituting the widely distributed family many of which have larvae that produce galls on plants. Also called: {gallfly, gall gnat}. See also {Hessian fly}.
gall-apple	alt
	head	gallnut
	or	gallnut
	syl	gall-ap:ple
	pos	n.
gallnut	0.
	or	gall-apple
	syl	gall+nut
	pron	<1gc:l2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of plant gall that resembles a nut.
Gallo-	ety	from Latin Gallus a Gaul
Gallo-	0.
	syl	Gal:lo-
	pron	<1g@l*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting Gaul or France.
	exam	1	Gallo-Roman.
galloglass	ety	C16: from Irish Gaelic gall*'oglach, from gall foreigner+ *'oglach, servant
gallowglass	alt
	head	galloglass
	or	galloglass
	syl	gal+low+glass
	pron	<1g@l*u2gla:s>
	pos	n.
galloglass	0.
	or	gallowglass
	syl	gal+lo+glass
	pron	<1g@l*u2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any heavily armed military retainer of a chieftain in a Celtic country, esp. in Ireland from the 14th to the 16th century.
gallon	ety	C13: from Old Northern French galon (Old French jalon) , perhaps of Celtic origin
gallon	1.
	syl	gal+lon
	pron	<1g@l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {imperial gallon}. a unit of capacity equal to 277.42 cubic inches. 1 Brit. gallon is equivalent to 1.20 U.S. gallons or 4.55 litres.
gallon	2.
	syl	gal+lon
	pron	<1g@l*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a unit of capacity equal to 231 cubic inches. 1 U.S. gallon is equivalent to 0.83 Brit. gallon or 3.79 litres.
gallonage	1.
	syl	gal+lon+age
	pron	<1g@l*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a capacity measured in gallons.
gallonage	2.
	syl	gal+lon+age
	pron	<1g@l*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of pumping, transmission, or consumption of a fluid in gallons per unit of time.
galloon	ety	C17: from French galon, from Old French galonner to trim with braid, of unknown origin
galloon	0.
	syl	gal+loon
	pron	<g*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band of cord, embroidery, silver or gold braid, etc., used on clothes and furniture.
gallooned	sub
	head	galloon
	syl	gal+1looned
	pos	adj.
galloot	0.
	syl	gal+loot
	pron	<g*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {galoot}.
gallop	ety	C16: from Old French galoper, of un?!certain origin
gallop	1.
	syl	gal+lop
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a horse or other quadruped
	def	to run fast with a two-beat stride in which all four legs are off the ground at once.
gallop	2.
	syl	gal+lop
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ride (a horse, etc.) at a gallop.
gallop	3.
	syl	gal+lop
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move, read, talk, etc., rapidly; hurry.
gallop	4.
	syl	gal+lop
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	the fast two-beat gait of horses and other quadrupeds.
gallop	5.
	syl	gal+lop
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of galloping.
galloper	sub
	head	gallop
	syl	gal+lop+er
	pos	n.
galopade	alt
	head	gallopade
	or	gallopade
	syl	gal+o+pade
	pron	<2g@l*1pAd>
	pos	n.
gallopade	0.
	or	galopade
	syl	gal+lo+pade
	pron	<2g@l*1pAd>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {galop}.
galloping	0.
	syl	gal+lop+ing
	pron	<1g@l*piG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	progressing at or as if at a gallop.
	exam	1	galloping consumption.
Gallo-Roman	alt
	head	Gallo-Romance
	or	Gallo-Romance
	syl	Gal:lo-Ro:man
	pos	n.
Gallo-Romance	1.
	or	Gallo-Roman
	syl	Gal:lo-Ro:mance
	pos	n.
	def	the vernacular language or group of dialects, of which few records survive, spoken in France between about 600 #7a.d. and 900 #7a.d. ; the intermediate stage between Vulgar Latin and Old French.
Gallo-Romance	2.
	or	Gallo-Roman
	syl	Gal:lo-Ro:mance
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to this language or the period during which it was spoken.
gallous	0.
	syl	gal+lous
	pron	<1g@l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing gallium in the divalent state.
Galloway	1.
	syl	Gal+lo+way
	pron	<1g@l*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of SW Scotland, on the Solway Firth: consists of the former counties of Kirkcudbright and Wigtown, now part of Dumfries and Galloway region; in the west is a large peninsula, the {Rhinns of Galloway}, with the {Mull of Galloway}, a promontory, at the south end of it (the southernmost point of Scotland). Related adj.: {Galwegian}.
Galloway	2.
	syl	Gal+lo+way
	pron	<1g@l*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of hardy black cattle originally bred in Galloway.
gallows	ety	C13: from Old Norse galgi, replacing Old English gealga; related to Old High German galgo 
gallowses	infl
	head	gallows
	or	gallows
	syl	gal+lows:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gallows	infl
	or	gallowses
	syl	gal+lows.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gallows	1.
	syl	gal+lows
	pron	<1g@l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden structure usually consisting of two upright posts with a crossbeam from which a rope is suspended, used for hanging criminals.
gallows	2.
	syl	gal+lows
	pron	<1g@l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any timber structure resembling this, such as (in Australia) a frame for hoisting up the bodies of slaughtered cattle.
the gallows	3.
	head	gallows
	syl	the gallows.
	def	execution by hanging.
gallows bird	0.
	syl	gal+lows bird
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person considered deserving of hanging.
gallows humour	0.
	syl	gal+lows hu+mour
	pos	n.
	def	sinister and ironic humour.
gallow tree	alt
	head	gallows tree
	or	gallows tree
	syl	gal+low tree
	pos	n.
gallows tree	0.
	or	gallow tree
	syl	gal+lows tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gallows}.
gallstone	0.
	syl	gall+stone
	pron	<1gc:l2st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small hard concretion of cholesterol, bile pigments, and lime salts, formed in the gall bladder or its ducts. Also called: {bilestone}.
George Horace	infl
	head	Gallup
	syl	George Hor:ace.
	pos	n.
Gallup	0.
	syl	Gal:lup
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, U.S. statistician: devised the Gallup Poll; founded the American Institute of Public Opinion (1935) and its British counterpart (1936).
Gallup Poll	0.
	syl	Gal+lup Poll
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sampling by the American Institute of Public Opinion or its British counterpart of the views of a representative cross-section of the population, used esp. as a means of forecasting voting.
galluses	ety	C18: variant spelling of gallowses, from #7gallows (in the obsolete sense: braces)
galluses	0.
	syl	gal+lus:es
	pron	<1g@l*siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	braces for trousers.
gall wasp	0.
	syl	gall wasp
	pos	n.
	def	any small solitary wasp of the family and related families that produces galls in plant tissue, which provide shelter and food for the larvae.
Galois theory	ety	C19: named after *'Evariste Galois (1811-32), French mathematician
Galois theory	0.
	syl	Gal:ois the:o+ry
	pron	<1g@lwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the theory applying group theory to solving algebraic equations.
galoot	ety	C19: of unknown origin
galloot	alt
	head	galoot
	or	galoot
	syl	gal+loot
	pron	<g*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
galoot	0.
	or	galloot
	syl	ga+loot
	pron	<g*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a clumsy or uncouth person.
galop	ety	C19: from French; see #7gallop 
galop	1.
	syl	gal+op
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a 19th-century couple dance in quick duple time.
galop	2.
	syl	gal+op
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance.
galop	xref
	syl	gal+op
	pron	<1g@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {gallopade}.
galore	ety	C17: from Irish Gaelic go le*'or to sufficiency
galore	0.
	syl	ga+lore
	pron	<g*1lc:>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	in great numbers or quantity.
	exam	1	there were daffodils galore in the park.
galoshes	ety	C14 (in the sense: wooden shoe): from Old French galoche, from Late Latin gallicula Gallic shoe
goloshes	alt
	head	galoshes
	or	galoshes
	syl	go+losh:es
	pron	<g*1loSiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
galoshes	0.
	or	goloshes
	syl	ga+losh:es
	pron	<g*1loSiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	a pair of waterproof overshoes.
John	infl
	head	Galsworthy
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Galsworthy	0.
	syl	Gals:wor:thy
	pron	<1gc:lz2wR:Di>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1933, English novelist and dramatist, noted for (1906-28): Nobel prize for literature 1932.
Galton	0.
	syl	Gal:ton
	pron	<1gc:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fran@.cis}. 1822-1911, English explorer and scientist, a cousin of Charles Darwin, noted for his researches in heredity, meteorology, and statistics. He found?!ed the study of eugenics and the theory of anticyclones.
galumph	ety	C19 (coined by Lewis Carroll): probably a blend of #7gallop+triumph 
galumph	0.
	syl	ga+lumph
	pron	<g*1l^mpf>, <-1l^mf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to leap or move about clumsily or joyfully.
galv	1.
	syl	galv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	galvanic.
galv	2.
	syl	galv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	galvanism.
Luigi	infl
	head	Galvani
	syl	Lu:i:gi
	pron	<lu1EJi>
	pos	n.
Galvani	0.
	syl	Gal:va:ni
	pron	Italian <gal1va:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1737-98, Italian physiologist: observed that muscles contracted on contact with dissimilar metals. This led to the galvanic cell and the electrical theory of muscle control by nerves.
galvanical	alt
	head	galvanic
	or	galvanic
	syl	gal+van:i+cal
	pos	adj.
galvanic	1.
	or	galvanical
	syl	gal+van+ic
	pron	<g@l1v@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {voltaic}. of, producing, or concerned with an electric current, esp. a direct current produced chemically.
	exam	1	a galvanic cell.
galvanic	2.
	or	galvanical
	syl	gal+van+ic
	pron	<g@l1v@nik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	resembling the effect of an electric shock; convulsive, startling, or energetic.
	exam	1	galvanic reflexes.
galvanically	sub
	head	galvanic
	syl	gal+1van:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
galvanic pile	0.
	syl	gal+van+ic pile
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {voltaic pile}.
galvanism	ety	C18: via French from Italian galvanismo, after G#7alvani 
galvanism	1.
	syl	gal+va+nism
	pron	<1g@lv*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	electricity, esp. when produced by chemical means as in a cell or battery.
galvanism	2.
	syl	gal+va+nism
	pron	<1g@lv*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	treatment involving the application of electric currents to tissues.
galvanise	alt
	head	galvanize
	or	galvanize
	syl	gal+va+nise
	pron	<1g@lv*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
galvanize	1.
	or	galvanise
	syl	gal+va+nize
	pron	<1g@lv*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate to action; excite; startle.
galvanize	2.
	or	galvanise
	syl	gal+va+nize
	pron	<1g@lv*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (iron, steel, etc.) with a protective zinc coating by dipping into molten zinc or by electrodeposition.
galvanize	3.
	or	galvanise
	syl	gal+va+nize
	pron	<1g@lv*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate by application of an electric current.
galvanize	4.
	or	galvanise
	syl	gal+va+nize
	pron	<1g@lv*2nIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	galvanized iron, usually in the form of corrugated sheets as used in roofing.
galvanization	sub
	head	galvanize
	or	galvanisation
	syl	gal+va+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
galvanisation	sub
	head	galvanize
	or	galvanization
	syl	gal+va+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
galvanizer	sub
	head	galvanize
	or	galvaniser
	syl	gal+va+2niz+er
	pos	n.
galvaniser	sub
	head	galvanize
	or	galvanizer
	syl	gal+va+2nis+er
	pos	n.
galvano-	0.
	syl	gal:van:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a galvanic current.
	exam	1	galvanometer.
galvanometer	0.
	syl	gal+va+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2g@lv*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any sensitive instrument for detecting or measuring small electric currents.
galvanometric	sub
	head	galvanometer
	or	galvanometrical
	syl	gal+va+no+met+ric
	pron	<2g@lv*n*u1metrik>, <g@l2v@n*->
	pos	adj.
galvanometrical	sub
	head	galvanometer
	or	galvanometric
	syl	gal+va+no+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
galvanometrically	sub
	head	galvanometer
	syl	gal+va+no+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
galvanometry	sub
	head	galvanometer
	syl	gal+va+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
galvanoscope	0.
	syl	gal+va+no+scope
	pron	<1g@lv*n*2sk*up>, <g@l1v@n*->
	pos	n.
	def	a galvanometer that depends for its action on the deflection of a magnetic needle in a magnetic field produced by the electric current that is to be detected.
galvanoscopic	sub
	head	galvanoscope
	syl	gal+va+no+scop+ic
	pron	<2g@lv*n*1skopik>, <g@l2v@n*->
	pos	adj.
galvanoscopy	sub
	head	galvanoscope
	syl	gal+va+1nos+co+py
	pos	n.
galvanotropism	0.
	syl	gal+va+not+ro+pism
	pron	<2g@lv*1notr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the directional growth of an organism, esp. a plant, in response to an electrical stimulus.
galvanotropic	sub
	head	galvanotropism
	syl	gal+va+no+trop+ic
	pron	<2g@lv*n*u1tropik>, <g@l2v@n*u->
	pos	adj.
Galveston plan	0.
	syl	Gal+ves+ton plan
	pron	<1g@lvist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {commission plan}.
galvos	infl
	head	galvo
	syl	gal+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
galvo	0.
	syl	gal+vo
	pron	<1g@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {galva?!nometer}.
Galway	H1.1.
	syl	Gal+way
	pron	<1gc:lwA>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of W Ireland, in S Connacht, on {Galway Bay} and the Atlantic: it has a deeply indented coastline and many offshore islands, including the Aran Islands. County town: Galway. Pop.: 149223 (1971). Area: 5939 sq. km (2293 sq. miles).
Galway	H1.2.
	syl	Gal+way
	pron	<1gc:lwA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Ireland, county town of Co. Galway, on Galway Bay: important fisheries (esp. for salmon). Pop.: 27726 (1971).
James	infl
	head	Galway
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Galway	H2.0.
	syl	Gal:way
	pron	<1gc:lwA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1939, Irish flautist.
Galwegian	ety	C18: influ?!enced by Norway, Norwegian 
Galwegian	1.
	syl	Gal+we+gian
	pron	<g@l1wEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Galloway.
Galwegian	2.
	syl	Gal+we+gian
	pron	<g@l1wEJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Galloway.
galyak	ety	from Russian (Uzbekistan dialect)
galyac	alt
	head	galyak
	or	galyak
	syl	gal+yac
	pron	<1g@lj@k>, <g@l1j@k>
	pos	n.
galyak	0.
	or	galyac
	syl	gal+yak
	pron	<1g@lj@k>, <g@l1j@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth glossy fur obtained from the skins of newborn or premature lambs and kids.
gam	ety	C19: perhaps dialect variant of {#7game %1}
gam	H1.1.
	syl	gam
	pron	<g@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a school of whales.
gam	H1.2.
	syl	gam
	pron	<g@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an informal visit between crew members of whalers.
gams	infl
	head	gam
	syl	gams
	pos	vb.
gamming	infl
	head	gam
	syl	gam+ming
	pos	vb.
gammed	infl
	head	gam
	syl	gammed.
	pos	vb.
gam	H1.3.
	syl	gam
	pron	<g@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of whales
	def	to form a school.
gam	H1.4.
	syl	gam
	pron	<g@m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Nautical. of members of the crews of whalers
	def	to visit (each other) informally.
gam	H1.5.
	syl	gam
	pron	<g@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to visit or exchange visits with.
gam	ety	C18: probably from Old Northern French gambe; see #7jamb 
gam	H2.0.
	syl	gam
	pron	<g@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a leg, esp. a woman's shapely leg.
Vasco da	infl
	head	Gama
	syl	Vas:co da
	pron	<1v@sk*u> <d*>
	pos	n.
Gama	0.
	syl	Ga:ma
	pron	<1ga:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1469-1524, Portuguese navigator, who discovered the sea route from Portugal to India around the Cape of Good Hope (1498).
gama grass	ety	C19: gama, probably changed from #7grama 
gama grass	0.
	syl	ga:ma grass
	pron	<1ga:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall perennial grass, of SE North America: cultivated for fodder.
gamba	0.
	syl	gam+ba
	pron	<1g@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {viola da gamba}.
gambado	ety	C17: from Italian gamba leg, from Late Latin: leg, hoof; see {#7jamb} 
gambados	infl
	head	gambado
	or	gambadoes
	syl	gam+ba+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gambadoes	infl
	head	gambado
	or	gambados
	syl	gam+ba+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gambado	H1.1.
	syl	gam+ba+do
	pron	<g@m1bAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two leather holders for the feet attached to a horse's saddle like stirrups.
gambado	H1.2.
	syl	gam+ba+do
	pron	<g@m1bAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of leggings.
gambado	ety	C19: from French gambade spring (of a horse), ultimately from Spanish or Italian gamba leg
gambade	alt
	head	gambado
	or	gambado
	syl	gam+bade
	pron	<g@m1bAd*u>, <g@m1bAd>, <-1ba:d>, <g@m1bAd>, <-1ba:d>
	pos	n.
gambados	infl
	head	gambado
	syl	gam+ba+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gambadoes	infl
	head	gambado
	or	gambades
	syl	gam+ba+does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gambades	infl
	head	gambado
	or	gambadoes
	syl	gam+bades.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gambado	H2.1.
	or	gambade
	syl	gam+ba+do
	pron	<g@m1bAd*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	another word for {curvet}.
gambado	H2.2.
	or	gambade
	syl	gam+ba+do
	pron	<g@m1bAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a leap or gambol; caper.
gamba stop	0.
	syl	gam+ba stop
	pron	<1g@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop with a tone resembling that of stringed instruments.
gambeson	ety	C13: from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German wamba belly; see #7womb 
gambeson	0.
	syl	gam+be:son
	pron	<1g@mbisN>
	pos	n.
	def	a quilted and padded or stuffed leather or cloth garment worn under chain mail in the Middle Ages and later as a doublet by men and women.
L'eon	infl
	head	Gambetta
	syl	L*'e:on
	pron	<lA1?~c>
	pos	n.
Gambetta	0.
	syl	Gam:bet:ta
	pron	<g@m1bet*>, French <g?~abe1ta>
	pos	n.
	def	1838-82, French statesman; prime minister (1881-82). He organized resistance during the Franco-Prussian War (1870-71) and was a founder of the Third Republic (1871).
Gambia	0.
	syl	Gam+bi:a
	pron	<1g@mbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Africa, entirely sur?!rounded by Senegal except for an outlet to the Atlantic: sold to English merchants by the Portuguese in 1588; became a British colony in 1843; gained independence within the Commonwealth in 1965; consists of a strip of land about 16 km (10 miles) wide, on both banks of the {Gambia River}, extending inland for about 480 km (300 miles). Official language: English. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: dalasi. Capital: Banjul. Pop.: 493197 (1973). Area: 11295 sq. km (4361 sq. miles). Official name: {The Gambia}.
Gambian	sub
	head	Gambia
	syl	Gam+bi:an
	pos	adj. n.
gambier	ety	C19: from Malay
gambir	alt
	head	gambier
	or	gambier
	syl	gam+bir
	pron	<1g@mbi*>
	pos	n.
gambier	0.
	or	gambir
	syl	gam+bier
	pron	<1g@mbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an astringent resinous substance obtained from a rubiaceous tropical Asian woody climbing plant, (or : used as an astringent and tonic and in tanning.
Gambier Islands	0.
	syl	Gam+bier Is+lands
	pron	<1g@mbi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Pacific Ocean, in French Polynesia. Chief settlement: Rikit*'ea. Pop.: 1562 (1971). Area: 30 sq. km (11 sq. miles).
gambit	ety	C17: from French, from Italian gambetto a tripping up, from gamba leg
gambit	1.
	syl	gam+bit
	pron	<1g@mbit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	an opening move in which a chessman, usually a pawn, is sacrificed to secure an advantageous position.
gambit	2.
	syl	gam+bit
	pron	<1g@mbit>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening comment, manoeuvre, etc., intended to secure an advantage or promote a point of view.
gamble	ety	C18: probably variant of #7game %1
gamble	1.
	syl	gam+ble
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play games of chance to win money, etc.
gamble	2.
	syl	gam+ble
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to risk or bet (money, etc.) on the outcome of an event, sport, etc.
gamble	3.
	syl	gam+ble
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to act with the expectation of.
	exam	1	to gamble on its being a sunny day.
gamble	4.
	syl	gam+ble
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to lose by or as if by betting; squander.
gamble	5.
	syl	gam+ble
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a risky act or venture.
gamble	6.
	syl	gam+ble
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bet, wager, or other risk or chance taken for possible monetary gain.
gambler	sub
	head	gamble
	syl	gam+bler
	pos	n.
gambling	sub
	head	gamble
	syl	gam+bling
	pos	n.
gamboge	ety	C18: from New Latin gambaugium, from C#7ambodia 
gamboge	1.a.
	syl	gam+boge
	pron	<g@m1b*uJ>, <-1bu:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a gum resin used as the source of a yellow pigment and as a purgative.
gamboge	1.b.
	syl	gam+boge
	pron	<g@m1b*uJ>, <-1bu:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the pigment made from this resin.
gamboge tree	2.
	head	gamboge
	syl	gamboge tree.
	def	any of several tropical Asian trees of the genus esp. that yield this resin: family
gamboge	3.
	syl	gam+boge
	pron	<g@m1b*uJ>, <-1bu:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong yellow colour. {~} Also called (for senses 1, 2): {cambogia}.
gambogian	sub
	head	gamboge
	syl	gam+1bo+gi:an
	pos	adj.
gambol	ety	C16: from French gambade; see {#7gambado %2}, {#7jamb }
gambols	infl
	head	gambol
	or	gambols
	syl	gam+bols
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
gambolling	infl
	head	gambol
	or	gamboling
	syl	gam+bol+ling
	pos	vb.
gambolled	infl
	head	gambol
	or	gamboled
	syl	gam+bolled
	pos	vb.
gamboling	infl
	head	gambol
	or	gambolling
	syl	gam+bol+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
gamboled	infl
	head	gambol
	or	gambolled
	syl	gam+boled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
gambol	1.
	syl	gam+bol
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to skip or jump about in a playful manner; frolic.
gambol	2.
	syl	gam+bol
	pron	<1g@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a playful antic; frolic.
gambrel	ety	C16: from Old Northern French gamberel, from gambe leg
gambrel	1.
	syl	gam+brel
	pron	<1g@mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the hock of a horse or similar animal.
gambrel	2.
	syl	gam+brel
	pron	<1g@mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame of wood or metal shaped like a horse's hind leg, used by butchers for suspending carcasses of meat.
gambrel	3.
	syl	gam+brel
	pron	<1g@mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {gambrel roof}.
gambrel roof	1.
	syl	gam+brel roof
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a hipped roof having a small gable at both ends.
gambrel roof	2.
	syl	gam+brel roof
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a roof having two slopes on both sides, the lower slopes being steeper than the upper. Compare { {mansard} (sense 1)}.
gambrel roof	xref
	syl	gam+brel roof
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {gambrel}.
gambrel-roofed	sub
	head	gambrel roof
	syl	gam:brel-2roofed
	pos	adj.
Gambrinus	0.
	syl	Gam:bri:nus
	pron	<g@m1brIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Flemish king who was said to have invented beer.
game	ety	Old English gamen; related to Old Norse gaman, Old High German gaman amusement
game	H1.1.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an amusement or pastime; diversion.
game	H1.2.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest with rules, the result being determined by skill, strength, or chance.
game	H1.3.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a single period of play in such a contest, sport, etc.
game	H1.4.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the score needed to win a contest.
game	H1.5.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a single contest in a series; match.
game	H1.6.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	equipment needed for playing certain games.
game	H1.7.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	style or ability in playing a game.
	exam	1	he is a keen player but his game is not good.
game	H1.8.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a scheme, proceeding, etc., practised like a game.
	exam	1	the game of politics.
game	H1.9.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an activity undertaken in a spirit of levity; joke.
	exam	1	marriage is just a game to him.
game	H1.10.a.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	wild animals, including birds and fish, hunted for sport, food, or profit.
game	H1.10.b.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	game laws.
game	H1.11.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of such animals, used as food.
game	H1.12.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of pursuit; quarry; prey (esp. in the phrase {fair game) }.
game	H1.13.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	work or occupation.
game	H1.14.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a trick, strategy, or device.
	exam	1	I can see through your little game.
game	H1.15.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	pluck or courage; bravery.
game	H1.16.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	prostitution (esp. in the phrase {on the game) }.
give the game away	17.
	head	game
	syl	give the game away.
	def	to reveal one's intentions or a secret.
make (a) game of	18.
	head	game
	syl	make (a) game of.
	def	to make fun of; ridicule; mock.
on	19.
	head	game
	or	off one's game
	syl	on
	def	playing well (or badly).
play the game	20.
	head	game
	syl	play the game.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave fairly or in accordance with rules.
the game is up	21.
	head	game
	syl	the game is up.
	def	there is no longer a chance of success.
game	H1.22.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	full of fighting spirit; plucky; brave.
game	H1.23.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	prepared or ready; willing.
	exam	1	I'm game for a try.
game	H1.24.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play games of chance for money, stakes, etc.; gamble.
gamelike	sub
	head	game
	syl	game+2like
	pos	adj.
gamely	sub
	head	game
	syl	game+ly
	pos	adv.
gameness	sub
	head	game
	syl	game+ness
	pos	n.
game	ety	C18: of unknown origin
game	H2.0.
	syl	game
	pron	<gAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {lame} (esp. in the phrase {game leg}) .
game bird	0.
	syl	game bird
	pos	n.
	def	a bird of any species hunted as game.
game chips	0.
	syl	game chips
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	round thin potato chips served with game.
gamecock	0.
	syl	game+cock
	pron	<1gAm2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a cock bred and trained for fighting. Also called: {fighting cock}.
game fish	0.
	syl	game fish
	pos	n.
	def	any fish providing sport for the angler.
game fowl	0.
	syl	game fowl
	pos	n.
	def	any of several breeds of domestic fowl reared for cock-fighting.
gamekeeper	0.
	syl	game+keep:er
	pron	<1gAm2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to take care of game and wildlife, as on an estate.
gamekeeping	sub
	head	gamekeeper
	syl	game+2keep:ing
	pos	n.
gamelan	ety	from Javanese
gamelan	0.
	syl	gam+e:lan
	pron	<1g@mi2l@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of percussion orchestra common in the East Indies.
game laws	0.
	syl	game laws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	laws governing the hunting and preservation of game.
gamely	0.
	syl	game+ly
	pron	<1gAmli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a brave or sporting manner.
gameness	0.
	syl	game+ness
	pron	<1gAmnis>
	pos	n.
	def	courage or bravery; pluck.
game point	0.
	syl	game point
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	a point that would enable one player or side to win a game.
gamesmanship	0.
	syl	games+man+ship
	pron	<1gAmzm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the art of winning games or defeating opponents by clever or cunning practices without actually cheating. &- {#!games+man}
gamesome	0.
	syl	game+some
	pron	<1gAms*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of merriment; sportive.
gamesomely	sub
	head	gamesome
	syl	game+some+ly
	pos	adv.
gamesomeness	sub
	head	gamesome
	syl	game+some+ness
	pos	n.
gamester	0.
	syl	game+ster
	pron	<1gAmst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who habitually plays games for money; gambler.
games theory	0.
	syl	games the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical theory concerned with the optimum choice of strategy in situations involving a conflict of interest. Also called: {theory of games}.
gametangium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7gameto -#7+ Greek angeion vessel
gametangia	infl
	head	gametangium
	syl	gam+e:tan+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gametangium	0.
	syl	gam+e:tan+gi:um
	pron	<2g@mi1t@nJi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an organ or cell in which gametes are produced, esp. in algae and fungi.
gametangial	sub
	head	gametangium
	syl	gam+e:1tan+gi:al
	pos	adj.
gamete	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek gamet*_e wife, from gamos marriage
gamete	0.
	syl	gam+ete
	pron	<1g@mEt>, <g*1mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a haploid reproductive cell, such as a spermatozoon or ovum, that can undergo fertilization.
gametal	sub
	head	gamete
	or	gametic
	syl	ga+1met+al
	pron	<g*1metik>
	pos	adj.
gametic	sub
	head	gamete
	or	gametal
	syl	ga+met+ic
	pron	<g*1metik>
	pos	adj.
gametocyte	0.
	syl	ga+me:to+cyte
	pron	<g*1mEt*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant cell that develops into gametes by meiosis. See also {oocyte, spermatocyte}.
gametogeny	alt
	head	gametogenesis
	or	gametogenesis
	syl	gam+e:tog+e:ny
	pron	<2g@mi1toJini>
	pos	n.
gametogenesis	0.
	or	gametogeny
	syl	gam+e:to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2g@mit*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and maturation of gametes. See also {spermatogenesis, oogenesis}.
gametogenic	sub
	head	gametogenesis
	or	gametogenous
	syl	gam+e:to+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
gametogenous	sub
	head	gametogenesis
	or	gametogenic
	syl	gam+e:1tog+e:nous
	pos	adj.
gametophore	0.
	syl	ga+me:to+phore
	pron	<g*1mEt*u2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a plant that bears the reproductive organs.
gametophoric	sub
	head	gametophore
	syl	ga+2me:to+1phor+ic
	pos	adj.
gametophyte	0.
	syl	ga+me:to+phyte
	pron	<g*1mEt*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant body, in species showing alternation of generations, that produces the gametes. Compare {sporophyte}.
gametophytic	sub
	head	gametophyte
	syl	gam+e:to+phyt+ic
	pron	<2g@mit*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
game warden	0.
	syl	game war+den
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks after game, as in a game reserve.
gamic	ety	C19: from Greek gamikos of marriage; see #7gamete 
gamic	0.
	syl	gam+ic
	pron	<1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of reproduction
	def	requiring the fusion of gametes; sexual.
gamin	ety	from French
gamin	0.
	syl	gam+in
	pron	<1g@min>, French <ga1m*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a street urchin; waif.
gamine	ety	from French
gamine	0.
	syl	gam+ine
	pron	<1g@mEn>, French <ga1min>
	pos	n.
	def	a slim and boyish girl or young woman; an elfish tomboy.
gaming	0.a.
	syl	gam+ing
	pron	<1gAmiG>
	pos	n.
	def	gambling on games of chance.
gaming	0.b.
	syl	gam+ing
	pron	<1gAmiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	gaming house;
	exam	2	gaming losses.
gamma	ety	C14: from Greek; related to Hebrew g*_imel third letter of the Hebrew alphabet (probably: camel)
gamma	1.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third letter in the Greek alphabet (#GL, #Gl), a consonant, transliterated as When double, it is transcribed and pronounced as
gamma	2.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third highest grade or mark, as in an examination.
gamma	3.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of magnetic field strength equal to 10%#-%5 oersted. 1 gamma is equivalent to 0.795775#M10%#-%3 ampere per metre.
gamma	4.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the numerical value of the slope of the characteristic curve of a photographic emulsion; a measure of the contrast reproduced in a photographic image.
gamma	5.a.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	involving or relating to photons of very high energy.
	exam	1	a gamma detector.
gamma	5.b.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to one of two or more allotropes or crystal structures of a solid.
	exam	1	gamma iron.
gamma	5.c.
	syl	gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to one of two or more isomeric forms of a chemical compound, esp. one in which a group is attached to the carbon atom next but one to the atom to which the principal group is attached.
Gamma	0.
	syl	Gam+ma
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by the genitive case of a specified constellation
	def	the third brightest star in a constellation.
	exam	1	Gamma Leonis.
gammadion	ety	C19: from Late Greek, literally: little #7gamma 
gammadia	infl
	head	gammadion
	syl	gam+ma+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gammadion	0.
	syl	gam+ma+di+on
	pron	<g@1mAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative figure composed of a number of Greek capital gammas, esp. radiating from a centre, as in a swastika.
gamma distribution	0.
	syl	gam+ma dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a continuous two-parameter distribution from which the chi-square and exponential distributions are derived.
gamma globulin	0.
	syl	gam+ma glob:u+lin
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of proteins in blood plasma that includes most known antibodies.
gamma iron	0.
	syl	gam+ma i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	an allotrope of iron that is nonmagnetic and exists between 910?%C and 1400?%C.
gamma radiation	0.
	syl	gam+ma ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	electromagnetic radiation of shorter wavelength and higher energy than x-rays, esp. the portion of the electromagnetic spectrum with a frequency greater than about 3#M10%1%9 hertz.
gamma rays	0.
	syl	gam+ma rays
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	streams of gamma radiation.
gammer	ety	C16: probably alteration of #7godmother or #7grandmother 
gammer	0.
	syl	gam+mer
	pron	<1g@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare, chiefly Brit.
	def	a dialect word for an old woman: now chiefly humorous or contemptuous. Compare {gaffer} (sense 1).
gammon	ety	C18: probably special use of Middle English gamen #7game %1 ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Also called: Lake Tiberias. a lake in NE ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
gammon	H1.1.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the game of backgammon.
gammon	H1.2.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a double victory in backgammon in which one player throws off all his pieces before his opponent throws any.
gammon	H1.3.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to score such a victory over.
gammon	H1.4.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a piece of ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Also called: {imperial gallon}. a unit of capacity ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** this, such as (in Australia) a frame for hoisting up the bodies of slaughtered cattle.
James	infl
	head	Galway
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Galway	H2.0.
	syl	Gal:way
	pron	<1gc:lwA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1939, Irish flautist. ********************************************************************** {#7jamb }] ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** cunning practices without actually cheating. &- {#!games+man} {#!games+man}
gammon	ety	C15: from Old Northern French gambon, from gambe leg; see #7gambrel 
gammon	H2.1.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cured or smoked ham.
gammon	H2.2.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the hindquarter of a side of bacon, cooked either whole or cut into large rashers.
gammon	ety	C18: perhaps special use of #7gammon %1
gammon	H3.1.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	deceitful nonsense; humbug.
gammon	H3.2.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to deceive (a person).
gammoner	sub
	head	gammon
	syl	gam+mon+er
	pos	n.
gammon	ety	C18: perhaps related to #7gammon %2#7, with reference to the tying up of a ham
gammon	H4.0.
	syl	gam+mon
	pron	<1g@m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to fix (a bowsprit) to the stemhead of a vessel.
gammy	ety	C19: dialect variant of {#7game %2}
gammier	infl
	head	gammy
	syl	gam+mi+er
	pos	adj.
gammiest	infl
	head	gammy
	syl	gam+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
gammy	0.
	syl	gam+my
	pron	<1g@mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. slang. esp. of the leg
	def	malfunctioning, injured, or lame; game. U.S. equivalent: {gimpy}.
gamo-	ety	from Greek gamos marriage
gamo-	1.
	syl	gam:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating sexual union or reproduction.
	exam	1	gamogenesis.
gamo-	2.
	syl	gam:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	united or fused.
	exam	1	gamopetalous.
gamogenesis	0.
	syl	gam:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2g@m*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sexual reproduction}.
gamogenetic	sub
	head	gamogenesis
	or	gamogenetical
	syl	gam:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2g@m*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
gamogenetical	sub
	head	gamogenesis
	or	gamogenetic
	syl	gam:o+ge:1net:i+cal
	pos	adj.
gamogenetically	sub
	head	gamogenesis
	syl	gam:o+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gamopetalous	0.
	syl	gam:o+pet+al+ous
	pron	<2g@m*u1pet*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having petals that are united or partly united, as the primrose. Also: {sympetalous}. Compare {polypetalous}.
gamophyllous	0.
	syl	gam:o+phyl+lous
	pron	<2g@m*u1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having united leaves or perianth segments.
gamosepalous	0.
	syl	gam:o+sep+al+ous
	pron	<2g@m*u1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having sepals that are united or partly united, as the primrose. Compare {polysepalous}.
gamp	ety	C19: after Mrs. Sarah Gamp, a nurse in Dickens' Martin Chuzzlewit, who carried a faded cotton umbrella
gamp	0.
	syl	gamp
	pron	<g@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an umbrella.
gamut	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin, changed from gamma ut, from gamma, the lowest note of the hexachord as established by Guido d'Arezzo+ ut (now, doh) , the first of the notes of the scale ut, re, mi, fa, sol, la, si, derived from a Latin hymn to St. John: Ut queant laxis re sonare fibris, Mi ra gestorum fa muli tuorum, Sol ve polluti la bi reatum, S ancte I ohannes
gamut	1.
	syl	gam+ut
	pron	<1g@m*t>
	pos	n.
	def	entire range or scale, as of emotions.
gamut	2.a.
	syl	gam+ut
	pron	<1g@m*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a scale, esp. (in medieval theory) one starting on the G on the bottom line of the bass staff.
gamut	2.b.
	syl	gam+ut
	pron	<1g@m*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole range of notes.
gamey	alt
	head	gamy
	or	gamy
	syl	gam+ey
	pron	<1gAmi>
	pos	adj.
gamier	infl
	head	gamy
	syl	gam:i+er
	pos	adj.
gamiest	infl
	head	gamy
	syl	gam:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gamy	1.
	or	gamey
	syl	gam:y
	pron	<1gAmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the smell or flavour of game, esp. high game.
gamy	2.
	or	gamey
	syl	gam:y
	pron	<1gAmi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	spirited; plucky; brave.
gamily	sub
	head	gamy
	syl	gam:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gaminess	sub
	head	gamy
	syl	gam:i+ness
	pos	n.
-gamy	ety	from Greek -gamia, from gamos marriage
-gamy	0.
	syl	-ga:my
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting marriage or sexual union.
	exam	1	bigamy.
-gamous	sub
	head	-gamy
	syl	-ga:mous
	pos	adj.
gan	H1.0.
	syl	gan
	pron	<g@n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a past tense of {begin}.
gan	ety	from Old English gangan; related to Old Norse ganga. See #7gang %1
gans	infl
	head	gan
	syl	gans
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
ganning	infl
	head	gan
	syl	gan+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
ganned	infl
	head	gan
	syl	ganned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
gan	H2.0.
	syl	gan
	pron	<g@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northeast English dialect.
	def	to go.
Abel	infl
	head	Gance
	syl	A:bel
	pron	<a1bel>
	pos	n.
Gance	0.
	syl	Gance
	pron	French <g?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1889, French film director, whose works include (1919, 1937) and (1926), which introduced the split-screen technique.
Gand	0.
	syl	Gand
	pos	g?~a; n.
	def	the French name for {Ghent}.
Gandas	infl
	head	Ganda
	or	Ganda
	syl	Gan+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ganda	infl
	or	Gandas
	syl	Gan+da
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ganda	1.
	syl	Gan+da
	pron	<1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Buganda people of Uganda, whose kingdom was formerly the largest in E Africa. See also {Luganda}.
Ganda	2.
	syl	Gan+da
	pron	<1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Luganda language of this people.
gander	ety	Old English gandra, ganra; related to Low German and Dutch gander and to #7gannet 
gander	1.
	syl	gan+der
	pron	<1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male goose.
gander	2.
	syl	gan+der
	pron	<1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quick look (esp. in the phrase {take} {have) a gander) }.
gander	3.
	syl	gan+der
	pron	<1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a simpleton.
Gandhi	1.
	syl	Gan:dhi
	pron	<1g@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	Mrs. {In@.di@.ra} ($In#!d$I$$r$$, #!$Ind$$r$$), daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru. born 1917, Indian stateswoman; prime minister of India (1966-77).
Mohandas Karamchand	2.
	head	Gandhi
	syl	Mo:han:das Kar:am:chand
	pron	<2m*uh*n1d^s> <2k^r*m1C^nd>
	def	known as 1869-1948, Indian political and spiritual leader and social reformer. He played a major part in India's struggle for home rule and was frequently imprisoned by the British for organizing acts of civil disobedience. He advocated passive resistance and hunger strikes as means of achieving reform, campaigned for the untouchables, and attempted to unite Muslims and Hindus. He was assassinated by a Hindu extremist. &- {Gan+dhi@.an} (#!g@and$I$$n)
Gandhi cap	0.
	syl	Gan:dhi cap
	pos	n.
	def	a cap made of white hand-woven cloth worn by some men in India.
Gandhism	alt
	head	Gandhiism
	or	Gandhiism
	syl	Gan+dhism
	pos	n.
Gandhiism	0.
	or	Gandhism
	syl	Gan+dhi+ism
	pron	<1g@ndi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the political principles of M. K. Gandhi, esp. civil disobedience and passive resistance as means of achieving reform.
gandy dancer	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
gandy dancer	0.
	syl	gan+dy danc+er
	pron	<1g@ndi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a railway track maintenance worker.
Gandzha	0.
	syl	Gan+dzha
	pron	Russian <gan1Ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1813 and 1920-35) of {Kirovabad}.
ganef	ety	from Yiddish, from Hebrew gann*_abh thief, from g*_annabh he stole
ganev	infl
	head	ganef
	syl	ga+nev
	pron	<1ga:n*f>
	pos	n.
ganof	infl
	head	ganef
	syl	ga+nof
	pron	<1ga:n*f>
	pos	n.
gonif	infl
	head	ganef
	or	gonof
	syl	gon+if
	pos	n.
gonof	infl
	head	ganef
	or	gonif
	syl	gon+of
	pos	n.
ganef	0.
	syl	ga+nef
	pron	<1ga:n*f>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an unscrupulous opportunist who stoops to sharp practice.
Ganesa	0.
	syl	Ga:ne:sa
	pron	<g@1nEs*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hindu god of prophecy, represented as having an elephant's head.
gang	ety	Old English gang journey; related to Old Norse gangr, Old High German gang, Sanskrit jangha foot
gang	H1.1.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people who associate together or act as an organized body, esp. for criminal or illegal purposes.
gang	H1.2.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized group of workmen.
gang	H1.3.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a herd of buffalos or elks or a pack of wild dogs.
gang	H1.4.a.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of similar tools arranged to work simultaneously in parallel.
gang	H1.4.b.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gang saw.
gang	H1.5.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into, become part of, or act as a gang.
gang	H1.6.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to mount (two or more components, such as variable capacitors) on the same shaft, permitting adjustment by a single control. {~} See also {gang up}.
ganged	sub
	head	gang
	syl	ganged
	pos	adj.
gang	H2.0.
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gangue}.
Ganga jal	ety	Hindi, from Ganga G#7anges+ jal water
Ganga jal	0.
	syl	Gan+ga jal
	pron	<1g^Gga:> <1J^l>
	pos	n.
	def	sacred water from the River Ganges in India.
gangbang	1.
	syl	gang+bang
	pron	<1g@G2b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an instance of sexual intercourse between one woman and several men one after the other, esp. against her will. {~}
gangbang	2.
	syl	gang+bang
	pron	<1g@G2b@G>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to force (a woman) to take part in a gangbang.
gangbang	3.
	syl	gang+bang
	pron	<1g@G2b@G>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take part in a gangbang. {~} Also called: {gang+shag}.
ganger	0.
	syl	gang+er
	pron	<1g@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the foreman of a gang of labourers.
Ganges	0.
	syl	Gan+ges
	pron	<1g@nJEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the great river of N India and central Bangladesh: rises in two headstreams in the Himalayas and flows southeast to Allahabad, where it is joined by the Jumna; continues southeast into Bangladesh, where it enters the Bay of Bengal in a great delta; the most sacred river to Hindus, with many places of pilgrimage, esp. Varanasi. Length: 2507 km (1557 miles). Hindi name: {Gan+ga} (#!g^&ng$$, #!g$a$:&n-). &- {Gan+get+ic} (g@an#!d#f$et$Ik)
gangland	0.
	syl	gang+land
	pron	<1g@G2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the criminal underworld.
gangling	ety	perhaps related to #7gangrel; see #7gang %1
gangly	alt
	head	gangling
	or	gangling
	syl	gan+gly
	pos	adj.
gangling	0.
	or	gangly
	syl	gan+gling
	pron	<1g@GgliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tall, lanky, and awkward in movement.
ganglion	ety	C17: from Late Latin: swelling, from Greek: cystic tumour
ganglia	infl
	head	ganglion
	or	ganglions
	syl	gan+gli:a
	pron	<-gli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ganglions	infl
	head	ganglion
	or	ganglia
	syl	gan+gli+ons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ganglion	1.
	syl	gan+gli+on
	pron	<1g@Ggli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an encapsulated collection of nerve-cell bodies, usually located outside the brain and spinal cord.
ganglion	2.
	syl	gan+gli+on
	pron	<1g@Ggli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any concentration or centre of energy, activity, or strength.
ganglion	3.
	syl	gan+gli+on
	pron	<1g@Ggli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cystic tumour on a tendon sheath or joint capsule.
ganglial	sub
	head	ganglion
	or	gangliar
	syl	gan+gli:al
	pos	adj.
gangliar	sub
	head	ganglion
	or	ganglial
	syl	gan+gli+ar
	pos	adj.
ganglionic	sub
	head	ganglion
	or	gangliated
	syl	gan+gli+1on+ic
	pos	adj.
gangliated	sub
	head	ganglion
	or	ganglionic
	syl	gan+gli+2at+ed
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Gang of Four
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Gang of Four	0.
	syl	Gang of Four
	pos	n.
	def	a radical faction within the Chinese Communist Party that emerged as a political force in the spring of 1976 and was suppressed in the following October. Its members were Chang Ch'un-ch'iao, Wong Hung-wen, Yao Wen-yan, and Chiang Ch'ing.
gangway	alt
	head	gangplank
	or	gangplank
	syl	gang+way
	pos	n.
gangplank	0.
	or	gangway
	syl	gang+plank
	pron	<1g@G2pl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a portable bridge for boarding and leaving a vessel at dockside.
gang plough	0.
	syl	gang plough
	pos	n.
	def	a plough having two or more shares, coulters, and mouldboards designed to work simultaneously.
gangrel	ety	C16: from Old English gangan to #7go 
gangrel	1.
	syl	gan+grel
	pron	<1g@Ggr*l>, <1g@Gr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. archaic or literary.
	def	a wandering beggar.
gangrel	2.
	syl	gan+grel
	pron	<1g@Ggr*l>, <1g@Gr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. archaic or literary.
	def	a child just able to walk; toddler.
gangrene	ety	C16: from Latin gangraena, from Greek gangraina an eating sore; related to Greek gran to gnaw
gangrene	1.
	syl	gan+grene
	pron	<1g@GgrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	death and decay of tissue as the result of interrupted blood supply, disease, or injury.
gangrene	2.
	syl	gan+grene
	pron	<1g@GgrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	moral decay or corruption.
gangrenous	sub
	head	gangrene
	syl	gan+gre+nous
	pron	<1g@Ggrin*s>
	pos	adj.
gang saw	0.
	syl	gang saw
	pos	n.
	def	a saw having several parallel blades making simultaneous cuts.
gang sawyer	sub
	head	gang saw
	syl	gang saw+yer
	pos	n.
gangster	0.
	syl	gang+ster
	pron	<1g@Gst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an organized gang of criminals, esp. one who resorts to violence.
Gangtok	0.
	syl	Gang+tok
	pron	<1g^Gtok>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India: capital of Sikkim state. Pop.: 9000 (1968 est.).
gangue	ety	C19: from French gangue, from German Gang vein of metal, course; see #7gang %1
gang	alt
	head	gangue
	or	gangue
	syl	gang
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
gangue	0.
	or	gang
	syl	gangue
	pron	<g@G>
	pos	n.
	def	valueless and undesirable material, such as quartz in small quantities, in an ore.
gang up	0.
	syl	gang up
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by on or against
	def	to combine in a group (against).
gangway	1.
	syl	gang+way
	pron	<1g@G2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {logway}. a ramp for logs leading into a sawmill.
gangway	2.
	syl	gang+way
	pron	<1g@G2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gangplank}.
gangway	3.
	syl	gang+way
	pron	<1g@G2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an aisle between rows of seats.
gangway	4.
	syl	gang+way
	pron	<1g@G2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a main passage in a mine.
gangway	5.
	syl	gang+way
	pron	<1g@G2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	temporary planks over mud or earth, as on a building site.
gangway	6.
	syl	gang+way
	pron	<1g@G2wA>
	pos	interj.
	def	clear a path&!
ganister	ety	C19: of unknown origin
gannister	alt
	head	ganister
	or	ganister
	syl	gan+nis+ter
	pron	<1g@nist*>
	pos	n.
ganister	1.
	or	gannister
	syl	gan+is+ter
	pron	<1g@nist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly refractory siliceous sedimentary rock occurring beneath coal seams: used for lining furnaces.
ganister	2.
	or	gannister
	syl	gan+is+ter
	pron	<1g@nist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar material synthesized from ground quartz and fireclay.
ganja	ety	from Hindi g*_a#800334 j*_a, from Sanskrit gr?~nja 
ganja	0.
	syl	gan+ja
	pron	<1ga:nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly potent form of cannabis, usually used for smoking.
gannet	ety	Old English ganot; related to Old High German gannazzo gander
gannet	0.
	syl	gan+net
	pron	<1g@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several heavily built marine birds of the genus (or having a long stout bill and typically white plumage with dark markings: family order (pelicans, cormorants, etc.). See also { {booby} (sense 3).}
ganof	0.
	syl	ga+nof
	pron	<1ga:n*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ganef}.
ganoid	ety	C19: from French gano*"ide, from Greek ganos brightness+-#7oid 
ganoid	1.
	syl	gan+oid
	pron	<1g@ncid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the scales of certain fishes
	def	consisting of an inner bony layer and an outer layer of an enamel-like substance (ganoin).
ganoid	2.
	syl	gan+oid
	pron	<1g@ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting fishes, including the sturgeon and bowfin, having such scales.
ganoid	3.
	syl	gan+oid
	pron	<1g@ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a ganoid fish.
gansey	ety	from the island of G#7uernsey 
gansey	0.
	syl	gan+sey
	pron	<1g@nzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a jersey or pullover.
gantlet	ety	C17 gantlope (modern spelling influenced by {#7gauntlet %1})#7, from Swedish gatlopp, literally: passageway, from gata way (related to {#7gate %3})#7+ lop course
gantlet	H1.1.
	syl	gant+let
	pron	<1g@ntlit>, <1gc:nt->
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a railway where two tracks overlap.
gantlet	H1.2.
	syl	gant+let
	pron	<1g@ntlit>, <1gc:nt->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of { {gauntlet%2}}.
gantlet	H2.0.
	syl	gant+let
	pron	<1g@ntlit>, <1gc:nt->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {gauntlet%1}}.
gantline	ety	C19: variant of girtline; see {#7girt %1}#7, line 
gantline	0.
	syl	gant+line
	pron	<1g@nt2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line rove through a sheave for hoisting men or gear.
gantry	ety	C16 (in the sense: wooden platform for barrels): from Old French chantier, from Medieval Latin cant*_arius, changed from Latin canth*_erius supporting frame, pack ass; related to Greek kanth*_elios pack ass
gauntry	alt
	head	gantry
	or	gantry
	syl	gaun+try
	pos	n.
gantries	infl
	head	gantry
	syl	gan+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gantry	1.
	or	gauntry
	syl	gan+try
	pron	<1g@ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridgelike framework used to support a travelling crane, signals over a railway track, etc.
gantry	2.
	or	gauntry
	syl	gan+try
	pron	<1g@ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gantry scaffold}. the framework tower used to attend to a large rocket on its launch?!ing pad.
gantry	3.
	or	gauntry
	syl	gan+try
	pron	<1g@ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporting framework for a barrel or cask.
Ganymede	H1.0.
	syl	Gan:y:mede
	pron	<1g@ni2mEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a beautiful Trojan youth who was abducted by Zeus to Olympus and made the cupbearer of the gods.
Ganymede	H2.0.
	syl	Gan:y+mede
	pron	<1g@ni2mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the 13 satellites of Jupiter and the fourth nearest to the planet. Approximate diameter: 5000 km (3100 miles).
Gao	0.
	syl	Ga:o
	pron	<1ga:*u>, <gau>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Mali, on the River Niger: a small river port. Pop.: 15400 (1967 est.).
gaol	0.
	syl	gaol
	pron	<JAl>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a variant spelling of {jail}.
gaoler	sub
	head	gaol
	syl	gaol+er
	pos	n.
gap	ety	C14: from Old Norse gap chasm; related to gapa to #7gape, Swedish gap, Danish gab open mouth, opening
gap	1.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a break or opening in a wall, fence, etc.
gap	2.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in continuity; interruption; hiatus.
	exam	1	there is a serious gap in the accounts.
gap	3.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in a line of hills or mountains affording a route through.
gap	4.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a gorge or ravine.
gap	5.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a divergence or difference; disparity.
	exam	1	there is a gap between his version of the event and hers;
	exam	2	the generation gap.
gap	6.a.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in a magnetic circuit that increases the inductance and saturation point of the circuit.
gap	6.b.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	See {spark gap}.
close	infl
	head	gap
	syl	close
fill	infl
	head	gap
	or	stop a gap
	syl	fill
stop a gap	infl
	head	gap
	or	fill
	syl	stop a gap.
bridge	7.
	head	gap
	syl	bridge
	def	to remedy a deficiency. {~} {gaps, gap+ping, gapped}.
gap	8.
	syl	gap
	pron	<g@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a breach or opening in.
gapless	sub
	head	gap
	syl	gap+less
	pos	adj.
gape	ety	C13: from Old Norse gapa; related to Middle Dutch gapen, Danish gabe 
gape	1.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stare in wonder or amazement, esp. with the mouth open.
gape	2.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to open the mouth wide, esp. involuntarily, as in yawning or hunger.
gape	3.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or become wide open.
	exam	1	the crater gaped under his feet.
gape	4.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of gaping.
gape	5.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a wide opening; breach.
gape	6.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the width of the widely opened mouth of a vertebrate.
gape	7.
	syl	gape
	pron	<gAp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a stare or expression of astonishment.
gaper	sub
	head	gape
	syl	gap+er
	pos	n.
gapingly	sub
	head	gape
	syl	gap+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gapes	1.
	syl	gapes
	pron	<gAps>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a disease of young domestic fowl, characterized by gaping or gasping for breath and caused by gapeworms.
gapes	2.
	syl	gapes
	pron	<gAps>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fit of yawning.
gapy	sub
	head	gapes
	syl	gap:y
	pos	adj.
gapeworm	0.
	syl	gape+worm
	pron	<1gAp2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic nematode worm, that lives in the trachea of birds and causes gapes in domestic fowl: family
gapped scale	0.
	syl	gapped scale
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a scale, such as a pentatonic scale, containing fewer than seven notes.
gapping	0.
	syl	gap+ping
	pron	<1g@piG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	a rule that deletes repetitions of a verb, as in the sentence
gap-toothed	0.
	syl	gap-toothed
	pos	adj.
	def	having wide spaces between the teeth.
gars	alt
	head	gar
	or	gar
	syl	gars.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gar	0.
	or	gars
	syl	gar
	pron	<ga:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for { {garpike} (sense 1).}
GAR	0.
	syl	G.A.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Grand Army of the Republic; an association of Unionist veterans of the American Civil War.
garage	ety	C20: from French, from garer to dock (a ship), from Old French: to protect, from Old High German war*_on; see #7beware 
garage	1.
	syl	gar+age
	pron	<1g@ra:Z>, <-riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or part of a building used to house a motor vehicle.
garage	2.
	syl	gar+age
	pron	<1g@ra:Z>, <-riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial establishment in which motor vehicles are repaired, serviced, bought, and sold, and which usually also sells motor fuels.
garage	3.
	syl	gar+age
	pron	<1g@ra:Z>, <-riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into, keep in, or take to a garage.
garam masala	ety	from Hindi
garam masala	0.
	syl	ga+ram ma+sa+la
	pron	<1ga:r*m> <ma:1sa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic mixture of spices, extensively used in curries, etc.
Garamond	0.
	syl	Gar:a+mond
	pron	<1g@r*mond>
	pos	n.
	def	a typeface, designed by Claude Garamond (??1480-1561), French typefounder.
Garand rifle	ety	C20: named after John C. Garand (1888-1974), U.S. gun designer
Garand rifle	0.
	syl	Gar+and ri+fle
	pron	<1g@r*nd>, <g*1r@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {M-1 rifle}.
garb	ety	C16: from Old French garbe graceful contour, from Old Italian garbo grace, probably of Germanic origin
garb	1.
	syl	garb
	pron	<ga:b>
	pos	n.
	def	clothes, esp. the distinctive attire of an occupation or profession.
	exam	1	clerical garb.
garb	2.
	syl	garb
	pron	<ga:b>
	pos	n.
	def	style of dress; fashion.
garb	3.
	syl	garb
	pron	<ga:b>
	pos	n.
	def	external appearance, covering, or attire.
garb	4.
	syl	garb
	pron	<ga:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clothe or cover; attire.
garbless	sub
	head	garb
	syl	garb+less
	pos	adj.
garbage	ety	C15: probably from Anglo-French garbelage removal of discarded matter, of uncertain origin; compare Old Italian garbuglio confusion
garbage	1.
	syl	gar+bage
	pron	<1ga:biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	worthless, useless, or unwanted matter.
garbage	2.
	syl	gar+bage
	pron	<1ga:biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {rubbish}.
garbage can	0.
	syl	gar+bage can
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {dustbin}. Also called: {ash bin, ash can, trash can}.
garbage truck	0.
	syl	gar+bage truck
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {dustcart}.
garbanzo	ety	C18: from Spanish, from arvan*,co, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German araweiz pea
garbanzos	infl
	head	garbanzo
	syl	gar+ban+zos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
garbanzo	0.
	syl	gar+ban+zo
	pron	<ga:1b@nz*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chickpea}.
garble	ety	C15: from Old Italian garbellare to strain, sift, from Arabic gharbala, from ghirb*_al sieve, from Late Latin cr*_ibellum small sieve, from cr*_ibrum sieve
garble	1.
	syl	gar+ble
	pron	<1ga:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to jumble (a story, quotation, etc.), esp. unintentionally.
garble	2.
	syl	gar+ble
	pron	<1ga:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distort the meaning of (an account, text, etc.), as by making misleading omissions; corrupt.
garble	3.
	syl	gar+ble
	pron	<1ga:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to select the best part of.
garble	4.a.
	syl	gar+ble
	pron	<1ga:bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of garbling.
garble	4.b.
	syl	gar+ble
	pron	<1ga:bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	garbled matter.
garbler	sub
	head	garble
	syl	gar+bler
	pos	n.
garbo	ety	C20: from #7garbage 
garbos	infl
	head	garbo
	syl	gar+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
garbo	0.
	syl	gar+bo
	pron	<1ga:b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a dustman.
Greta	infl
	head	Garbo
	syl	Gret:a
	pron	<1gret*>
	pos	n.
Garbo	0.
	syl	Gar:bo
	pron	<1ga:b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1905, U.S. film actress, born in Sweden: her films include (1932), (1933), (1935), (1936), and (1939).
garboard	ety	C17: from Dutch gaarboord, probably from Middle Dutch gaderen to #7gather+ boord #7board 
garboard	0.
	syl	gar+board
	pron	<1ga:2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the bottommost plank of a vessel's hull. Also called: {garboard plank, garboard strake}.
garboil	ety	C16: from Old French garbouil, from Old Italian garbuglio, ultimately from Latin bull*_ire to boil, hence, seethe with indignation
garboil	0.
	syl	gar+boil
	pron	<1ga:bcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	confusion or disturbance; uproar.
Garc'ia Lorca	0.
	syl	Gar:c*'i:a Lor:ca
	pron	Spanish <gar1Tia> <1lorka>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Federico Garc*'ia) {Lorca}.
garcon	ety	C19: from Old French gars lad, probably of Germanic origin
garcon	0.
	syl	gar+*,con
	pron	French <gar1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a waiter or male servant, esp. if French.
Gard	0.
	syl	Gard
	pron	French <ga:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: N*^imes. Pop.: 506607 (1975). Area: 5881 sq. km (2294 sq. miles).
Lake	infl
	head	Garda
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Garda	0.
	syl	Gar+da
	pron	<1ga:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in N Italy: the largest lake in the country. Area: 370 sq. km (143 sq. miles).
gardant	0.
	syl	gar+dant
	pron	<1ga:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {guardant}.
garden	ety	C14: from Old French gardin, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German gart enclosure; see {#7yard %2 (sense 1)} &- #!gar+den+less adj.
garden	1.a.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land, usually planted with grass, trees, flowerbeds, etc., adjoining a house. U.S. word: {yard}.
garden	1.b.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a garden chair.
garden	2.a.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land used for the cultivation of ornamental plants, herbs, fruit, vegetables, trees, etc.
garden	2.b.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; garden tools.
	def	Related adj.: {horticultural}.
garden	3.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	such an area of land that is open to the public, sometimes part of a park.
	exam	1	botanical gardens.
garden	4.a.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile and beautiful region.
garden	4.b.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a garden paradise.
garden	5.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	provided with or surrounded by a garden or gardens.
	exam	1	a garden flat.
lead (a person) up the garden path	6.
	head	garden
	syl	lead (a person) up the garden path.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to mislead or deceive.
common or garden	7.
	head	garden
	syl	common or garden.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ordinary or commonplace.
garden	8.
	syl	gar+den
	pron	<1ga:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work in, cultivate, or take care of (a garden, plot of land, etc.).
garden-like	sub
	head	garden
	syl	gar:den-2like
	pos	adj.
garden centre	0.
	syl	gar+den cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a place where gardening tools and equipment, plants, seeds, etc., are sold.
garden city	0.
	syl	gar+den cit:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a planned town of limited size surround?!ed by a rural belt. See also {garden suburb}.
garden cress	0.
	syl	gar+den cress
	pos	n.
	def	a pungent-tasting cruciferous plant, with white or reddish flowers: cultivated for salads, as a garnish, etc.
gardener	1.
	syl	gar+den+er
	pron	<1ga:dn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in or takes care of a garden as an occupation or pastime.
gardener	2.
	syl	gar+den+er
	pron	<1ga:dn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bowerbird of the genus
garden frame	0.
	syl	gar+den frame
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {cold frame}.
gardenia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Dr. Alexander Garden (1730-91), American botanist
gardenia	1.
	syl	gar+de:ni:a
	pron	<ga:1dEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen shrub or tree of the Old World tropical rubiaceous genus cultivated for their large fragrant waxlike typically white flowers.
gardenia	2.
	syl	gar+de:ni:a
	pron	<ga:1dEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these shrubs.
Garden of Eden	0.
	syl	Gar+den of E:den
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {Eden}.
garden party	0.
	syl	gar+den par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a social gathering held in the grounds of a house, school, etc., usually with light refreshments.
garden suburb	0.
	syl	gar+den sub+urb
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a suburb of a large established town or city, planned along the lines of a garden city.
garden warbler	0.
	syl	gar+den war+bler
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small brownish-grey European songbirds of the genus (warblers), esp. common in woods and hedges: in some parts of Europe they are esteemed as a delicacy.
garderobe	ety	C14: from French, from garder to keep+ robe dress, clothing; see #7wardrobe 
garderobe	1.
	syl	garde+robe
	pron	<1ga:d2r*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a wardrobe or the contents of a wardrobe.
garderobe	2.
	syl	garde+robe
	pron	<1ga:d2r*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bedroom or private room.
Stephen	infl
	head	Gardiner
	syl	Ste:phen.
	pos	n.
Gardiner	0.
	syl	Gar:di:ner
	pron	<1ga:dn*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1483-1555, English bishop and statesman; lord chancellor (1553-55). He opposed Protestantism, supporting the anti-Reformation policies of Mary I.
James Abram	infl
	head	Garfield
	syl	James A:bram.
	pos	n.
Garfield	0.
	syl	Gar:field
	pron	<1ga:2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	1831-81, 20th president of the U.S. (1881); assassinated in office.
garfish	ety	Old English g*_ar spear+#7fish 
garfish	infl
	or	garfishes
	syl	gar+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
garfishes	infl
	head	garfish
	or	garfish
	syl	gar+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
garfish	1.
	syl	gar+fish
	pron	<1ga:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {garpike}.
garfish	2.
	syl	gar+fish
	pron	<1ga:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	an elongated European marine teleost fish, with long toothed jaws: related to the flying fishes.
garganey	ety	C17: from Italian dialect garganei, of imitative origin
garganey	0.
	syl	gar+ga+ney
	pron	<1ga:g*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian duck, closely related to the mallard. The male has a white stripe over each eye.
Gargantua	0.
	syl	Gar:gan:tu:a
	pron	<ga:1g@ntju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gigantic king noted for his great capacity for food and drink, in Rabelais' satire (1534).
gargantuan	0.
	syl	gar+gan+tu:an
	pron	<ga:1g@ntju*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	huge; enormous.
garget	ety	C16 (in the sense: throat): from Old French gargate, perhaps from Latin gurges gulf
garget	0.
	syl	gar+get
	pron	<1ga:git>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the mammary gland of domestic animals, esp. cattle.
gargety	sub
	head	garget
	syl	gar+get:y
	pos	adj.
gargle	ety	C16: from Old French gargouiller to gargle, make a gurgling sound, from gargouille throat, perhaps of imitative origin
gargle	1.
	syl	gar+gle
	pron	<1ga:gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rinse the mouth and throat with (a liquid, esp. a medicinal fluid) by slowly breathing through the liquid.
gargle	2.
	syl	gar+gle
	pron	<1ga:gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words, sounds, etc.) with the throaty bubbling noise of gargling.
gargle	3.
	syl	gar+gle
	pron	<1ga:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid used for gargling.
gargle	4.
	syl	gar+gle
	pron	<1ga:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound produced by gargling.
gargler	sub
	head	gargle
	syl	gar+gler
	pos	n.
gargoyle	ety	C15: from Old French gargouille gargoyle, throat; see #7gargle 
gargoyle	1.
	syl	gar+goyle
	pron	<1ga:gcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterspout carved in the form of a grotesque face or creature and projecting from a roof gutter, esp. of a Gothic church.
gargoyle	2.
	syl	gar+goyle
	pron	<1ga:gcil>
	pos	n.
	def	any grotesque ornament or projection, esp. on a building.
gargoyle	3.
	syl	gar+goyle
	pron	<1ga:gcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a grotesque appearance.
gargoyled	sub
	head	gargoyle
	syl	gar+goyled
	pos	adj.
garibaldi	1.
	syl	gar:i+bal+di
	pron	<2g@ri1bc:ldi>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's loose blouse with long sleeves popular in the 1860s, copied from the red flannel shirt worn by Garibaldi's soldiers.
garibaldi	2.
	syl	gar:i+bal+di
	pron	<2g@ri1bc:ldi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a type of biscuit having a layer of currants in the centre.
Giuseppe	infl
	head	Garibaldi
	syl	Giu:sep:pe
	pron	<Ju1zeppA>
	pos	n.
Garibaldi	0.
	syl	Ga:ri:bal:di
	pron	<2g@ri1bc:ldi>
	pos	n.
	def	1807-82, Italian patriot; a leader of the Risorgimento. He fought against the Austrians and French in Italy (1848-49; 1859) and, with 1000 volunteers, conquered Sicily and Naples for the emerging kingdom of Italy (1860).
garish	ety	C16: from earlier gaure to stare+-{#7ish }
garish	0.
	syl	gar+ish
	pron	<1ge*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	gay or colourful in a crude or vulgar manner; gaudy.
garishly	sub
	head	garish
	syl	gar+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
garishness	sub
	head	garish
	syl	gar+ish+ness
	pos	n.
garland	ety	C14: from Old French garlande, perhaps of Germanic origin
garland	1.
	syl	gar+land
	pron	<1ga:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wreath or festoon of flowers, leaves, etc., worn round the head or neck or hung up.
garland	2.
	syl	gar+land
	pron	<1ga:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of such a wreath, as in painting, sculpture, etc.
garland	3.
	syl	gar+land
	pron	<1ga:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of short literary pieces, such as ballads or poems; miscellany or anthology.
garland	4.
	syl	gar+land
	pron	<1ga:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a ring or grommet of rope.
garland	5.
	syl	gar+land
	pron	<1ga:l*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deck or adorn with a garland or garlands.
garlic	ety	Old English g*_arl*_eac, from g*_ar spear+ l*_eac #7leek 
garlic	1.
	syl	gar+lic
	pron	<1ga:lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardy widely cultivated Asian alliaceous plant, having a stem bearing whitish flowers and bulbils.
garlic	2.a.
	syl	gar+lic
	pron	<1ga:lik>
	pos	n.
	def	the bulb of this plant, made up of small segments (cloves) that have a strong odour and pungent taste and are used in cooking.
garlic	2.b.
	syl	gar+lic
	pron	<1ga:lik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a garlic taste.
garlic	3.
	syl	gar+lic
	pron	<1ga:lik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants of the genus
garlicky	0.
	syl	gar+lick:y
	pron	<1ga:liki>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or resembling the taste or odour of garlic.
garlic mustard	0.
	syl	gar+lic mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	a cruciferous plant, of N temperate regions, with small white flowers and an odour of garlic. Also called: {jack-by-the-hedge, hedge garlic}. Compare {garlic}.
garment	ety	C14: from Old French garniment, from garnir to equip; see #7garnish 
garment	1.
	syl	gar+ment
	pron	<1ga:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an article of clothing.
garment	2.
	syl	gar+ment
	pron	<1ga:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	outer covering.
garment	3.
	syl	gar+ment
	pron	<1ga:m*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cover or clothe.
garmentless	sub
	head	garment
	syl	gar+ment+less
	pos	adj.
garner	ety	C12: from Old French gernier granary, from Latin gr*_an*_arium, from gr*_anum grain
garner	1.
	syl	gar+ner
	pron	<1ga:n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather or store in or as if in a granary.
garner	2.
	syl	gar+ner
	pron	<1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {granary}.
garner	3.
	syl	gar+ner
	pron	<1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a place for storage or safekeeping.
Erroll	infl
	head	Garner
	syl	Er:roll.
	pos	n.
Garner	0.
	syl	Gar:ner
	pron	<1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	1921-77, U.S. jazz pianist and songwriter.
garnet	ety	C13: from Old French grenat, from grenat (adj.) red, from pome grenate #7pomegranate 
garnet	H1.0.
	syl	gar+net
	pron	<1ga:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of hard glassy red, yellow, or green minerals consisting of the silicates of calcium, iron, manganese, chromium, magnesium, and aluminium in cubic crystalline form: used as a gemstone and abrasive. Formula: A\3B\2(SiO\4)\3 where A is a divalent metal and B is a trivalent metal.
garnet-like	sub
	head	garnet
	syl	gar:net-2like
	pos	adj.
garnet	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch garnaat 
garnet	H2.0.
	syl	gar+net
	pron	<1ga:nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a tackle used for lifting cargo.
Constance	infl
	head	Garnett
	syl	Con:stance.
	pos	n.
Garnett	0.
	syl	Gar:nett
	pron	<1ga:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1946, English translator of Russian novels.
garnierite	ety	C19: named after Jules Garnier (died 1904), French geologist
garnierite	0.
	syl	gar+ni+er+ite
	pron	<1ga:ni*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green amorphous mineral consisting of hydrated nickel magnesium silicate: a source of nickel.
garnish	ety	C14: from Old French garnir to adorn, equip, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German warn*_on to pay heed
garnish	1.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate; trim.
garnish	2.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add something to (food) in order to improve its appearance or flavour.
garnish	3.a.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve with notice of proceedings; warn.
garnish	3.b.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to summon to proceedings already in progress.
garnish	3.c.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach (a debt).
garnish	4.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to extort money from.
garnish	5.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a decoration; trimming.
garnish	6.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something, such as parsley, added to a dish for its flavour or decorative effect.
garnish	7.
	syl	gar+nish
	pron	<1ga:niS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a payment illegally extorted, as from a prisoner by his jailer.
garnisher	sub
	head	garnish
	syl	gar+nish+er
	pos	n.
garnishee	1.
	syl	gar+nish:ee
	pron	<2ga:ni1SE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person upon whom a garnishment has been served.
garnishees	infl
	head	garnishee
	syl	gar+nish:ees
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
garnisheeing	infl
	head	garnishee
	syl	gar+nish:ee+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
garnisheed	infl
	head	garnishee
	syl	gar+nish:eed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
garnishee	2.
	syl	gar+nish:ee
	pron	<2ga:ni1SE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to attach (a debt or other property) by garnishment.
garnishee	3.
	syl	gar+nish:ee
	pron	<2ga:ni1SE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to serve (a person) with a garnishment.
garnishment	1.
	syl	gar+nish+ment
	pron	<1ga:niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of garnishing.
garnishment	2.
	syl	gar+nish+ment
	pron	<1ga:niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	decoration or embellishment; garnish.
garnishment	3.a.
	syl	gar+nish+ment
	pron	<1ga:niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a notice or warning.
garnishment	3.b.
	syl	gar+nish+ment
	pron	<1ga:niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a summons to court proceedings already in progress.
garnishment	3.c.
	syl	gar+nish+ment
	pron	<1ga:niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a notice warning a person holding money or property belonging to a debtor whose debt has been attached to hold such property until directed by the court to apply it.
garniture	ety	C16: from French, from garnir to #7garnish 
garniture	0.
	syl	gar+ni+ture
	pron	<1ga:niC*>
	pos	n.
	def	decoration or embellishment.
Garonne	0.
	syl	Ga+ronne
	pron	French <ga1rcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW France, rising in the central Pyrenees in Spain and flowing northeast then northwest into the Gironde estuary. Length: 580 km (360 miles).
garotte	0.
	syl	ga+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {garrotte}.
garotter	sub
	head	garotte
	syl	ga+1rot+ter
	pos	n.
garpike	1.
	syl	gar+pike
	pron	<1ga:2pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {garfish, gar}. any primitive freshwater elongated bony fish of the genus of North and Central America, having very long toothed jaws and a body covering of thick scales.
garpike	2.
	syl	gar+pike
	pron	<1ga:2pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {garfish} (sense 2).
garret	ety	C14: from Old French garite, watchtower, from garir to protect, of Germanic origin; see #7wary 
garret	0.
	syl	gar+ret
	pron	<1g@rit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {attic} (sense 1).}
David	infl
	head	Garrick
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Garrick	0.
	syl	Gar:rick
	pron	<1g@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	1717-79, English actor and theatre manager.
garrison	ety	C13: from Old French garison, from garir to defend, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse verja to defend, Old English, Old High German werian 
garrison	1.
	syl	gar+ri+son
	pron	<1g@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	the troops who maintain and guard a base or fortified place.
garrison	2.a.
	syl	gar+ri+son
	pron	<1g@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	the place itself.
garrison	2.b.
	syl	gar+ri+son
	pron	<1g@risN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	garrison town.
garrison	3.
	syl	gar+ri+son
	pron	<1g@risN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to station (troops) in (a fort, etc.).
garrotte	ety	C17: from Spanish garrote, perhaps from Old French garrot cudgel; of obscure origin
garrote	infl
	head	garrotte
	or	garotte
	syl	gar+rote
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	n.
garotte	infl
	head	garrotte
	or	garrote
	syl	ga+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	n.
garrotte	1.
	syl	gar+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish method of execution by strangulation or by breaking the neck.
garrotte	2.
	syl	gar+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	n.
	def	the device, usually an iron collar, used in such executions.
garrotte	3.
	syl	gar+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	strangulation of one's victim while committing robbery.
garrotte	4.
	syl	gar+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to execute by means of the garrotte.
garrotte	5.
	syl	gar+rotte
	pron	<g*1rot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strangle, esp. in order to commit robbery.
garrotter	sub
	head	garrotte
	syl	gar+1rott+er
	pos	n.
garroter	sub
	head	garrotte
	or	garotter
	syl	gar+1rot+er
	pos	n.
garotter	sub
	head	garrotte
	or	garroter
	syl	ga+1rott+er
	pos	n.
garrulous	ety	C17: from Latin garrulus, from garr*_ire to chatter
garrulous	1.
	syl	gar+ru+lous
	pron	<1g@rul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to constant and frivolous chatter; loquacious; talkative.
garrulous	2.
	syl	gar+ru+lous
	pron	<1g@rul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wordy or diffuse; prolix.
garrulously	sub
	head	garrulous
	syl	gar+ru+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
garrulousness	sub
	head	garrulous
	or	garrulity
	syl	gar+ru+lous+ness
	pron	<g@1ru:liti>
	pos	n.
garrulity	sub
	head	garrulous
	or	garrulousness
	syl	gar+ru+li:ty
	pron	<g@1ru:liti>
	pos	n.
garrya	ety	C19: named after Nicholas Garry (1781-1856), an officer of the Hudson's Bay Company
garrya	0.
	syl	gar+ry:a
	pron	<1g@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ornamental catkin-bearing evergreen shrub of the North American genus family
garter	ety	C14: from Old Northern French gartier, from garet bend of the knee, probably of Celtic origin
garter	1.
	syl	gar+ter
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a band, usually of elastic, worn round the arm or leg to hold up a shirt sleeve, sock, or stocking.
garter	2.
	syl	gar+ter
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {suspender}.
garter	3.
	syl	gar+ter
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten, support, or secure with or as if with a garter.
Garthe	infl
	head	Garter
	syl	Gar+the.
	pos	n.
Garter	1.
	syl	Gar+ter
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Order of the Garter}.
Garter	2.a.
	syl	Gar+ter
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the badge of this Order.
Garter	2.b.
	syl	Gar+ter
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	membership of this Order.
garter snake	0.
	syl	gar+ter snake
	pos	n.
	def	any nonvenomous North American colubrid snake of the genus typically marked with longitudinal stripes.
garter stitch	0.
	syl	gar+ter stitch
	pos	n.
	def	knitting in which all the rows are knitted in plain stitch instead of alternating with purl rows.
garth	ety	C14: from Old Norse garthr; related to Old English geard {#7yard %2}
garth	H1.1.
	syl	garth
	pron	<ga:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a courtyard surrounded by a cloister.
garth	H1.2.
	syl	garth
	pron	<ga:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a yard or garden.
garth	ety	dialect variant of #7girth 
garth	H2.0.
	syl	garth
	pron	<ga:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a child's hoop, often the rim of a bicycle wheel.
Gary	0.
	syl	Gar:y
	pron	<1g@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Indiana, on Lake Michigan: a major world steel producer. Pop.: 177925 (1973 est.).
gas	ety	C17 (coined by J. B. van Helmont (1577-1644), Flemish chemist): modification of Greek khaos atmosphere
gases	infl
	head	gas
	or	gasses
	syl	gas:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gasses	infl
	head	gas
	or	gases
	syl	gas+ses.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gas	1.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance in the physical state in which the attractive forces between its constituent atoms or molecules are not sufficiently strong to have a marked effect on their positions or mobility.
gas	2.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that is gaseous at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
gas	3.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any gaseous substance that is above its critical temperature and therefore not liquefiable by pressure alone. Compare { {vapour} (sense 2).}
gas	4.a.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fossil fuel in the form of a gas, used as a source of domestic and industrial heat. See also {coal gas, natural gas}.
gas	4.b.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gas cooker;
	exam	2	gas fire.
gas	5.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gaseous anaesthetic, such as nitrous oxide.
gas	6.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	firedamp or the explosive mixture of firedamp and air.
gas	7.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {petrol}.
gas	8.a.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	to increase the speed of a motor vehicle; accelerate.
gas	8.b.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	to hurry.
gas	9.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic, etc., substance in suspension in air used against an enemy, etc.
gas	10.a.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	idle talk or boasting.
gas	10.b.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a delightful or successful person or thing.
	exam	1	his latest record is a gas.
gases	infl
	head	gas
	or	gasses
	syl	gas:es
	pos	vb.
gasses	infl
	head	gas
	or	gases
	syl	gas+ses
	pos	vb.
gassing	infl
	head	gas
	syl	gas+sing
	pos	vb.
gassed	infl
	head	gas
	syl	gassed.
	pos	vb.
gas	11.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or fill with gas.
gas	12.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to gas fumes, esp. so as to asphyxiate or render unconscious.
gas	13.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give off gas, as in the charging of a battery.
gas	14.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in textiles
	def	to singe (fabric) with a flame from a gas burner to remove unwanted fibres.
gas	15.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to talk in an idle or boastful way (to a person).
gas	16.
	syl	gas
	pron	<g@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to thrill or delight.
gasless	sub
	head	gas
	syl	gas+less
	pos	adj.
gasbag	0.
	syl	gas+bag
	pron	<1g@s2b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who talks in a vapid or empty way.
gas black	0.
	syl	gas black
	pos	n.
	def	finely powdered carbon produced by burning natural gas. It is used as a pigment in paints, etc.
gas burner	1.
	syl	gas burn+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gas jet}. a jet or nozzle from which a combustible gas issues in order to form a stable flame.
gas burner	2.
	syl	gas burn+er
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of such jets or nozzles, used esp. in cooking.
oven	alt
	head	gas chamber
	or	gas chamber
	syl	ov:en
	pos	n.
gas chamber	0.
	or	oven
	syl	gas cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an airtight room into which poison gas is introduced to kill people or animals.
gas chromatography	0.
	syl	gas chro+ma+tog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for analysing a mixture of volatile substances in which the mixture is carried by an inert gas through a column packed with a selective adsorbent and a detector records on a moving strip the conductivity of the gas leaving the tube. Peaks on the resulting graph indicate the presence of a particular component. Also called: {gas-liquid chromatography}.
gas coal	0.
	syl	gas coal
	pos	n.
	def	coal that is rich in volatile hydrocarbons, making it a suitable source of domestic gas.
gascon	ety	C14: from Old French gascoun; compare Latin Vascon*_es Basque
gascon	0.
	syl	gas+con
	pron	<1g@sk*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a boaster; braggart.
Gascon	1.
	syl	Gas+con
	pron	<1g@sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Gascony.
Gascon	2.
	syl	Gas+con
	pron	<1g@sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of French spoken in Gascony.
Gascon	3.
	syl	Gas+con
	pron	<1g@sk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Gascony, its inhabitants, or their dialect of French.
gasconade	ety	C18: from French gasconnade, from gasconner to chatter, boast like a G#7ascon 
gasconade	1.
	syl	gas+con+ade
	pron	<2g@sk*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	boastful talk, bragging, or bluster.
gasconade	2.
	syl	gas+con+ade
	pron	<2g@sk*1nAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to boast, brag, or bluster.
gasconader	sub
	head	gasconade
	syl	gas+con+1ad+er
	pos	n.
gas constant	0.
	syl	gas con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the constant in the gas equation. It is equal to 8.3143 joules per kelvin per mole. Symbol.
	exam	1	R
Gascony	0.
	syl	Gas+co+ny
	pron	<1g@sk*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of SW France. French name: {Gas+cogne} (ga#!sk@$$j) .
gas-cooled reactor	0.
	syl	gas-cooled re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor using a gas as the coolant. In the Mark I type the coolant is carbon dioxide, the moderator is graphite, and the fuel is uranium cased in magnox. See also {advanced gas-cooled reactor}.
gaselier	0.
	syl	gas+e:lier
	pron	<2g@s*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gasolier}.
gas engine	0.
	syl	gas en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a type of internal-combustion engine using a flammable gas, such as coal gas or natural gas, as fuel.
gaseous	0.
	syl	gas+e:ous
	pron	<1g@si*s>, <-S*s>, <-Si*s>, <1gA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or having the characteristics of a gas.
gaseousness	sub
	head	gaseous
	syl	gas+e:ous+ness
	pos	n.
gas equation	0.
	syl	gas e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an equation, obtained by combining Boyle's and Charles' laws, that equates the product of the pressure and the volume of an ideal gas to the product of its thermodynamic temperature and the {gas constant}. Also called: {ideal gas equation} or {law}.
gas fixture	0.
	syl	gas fix+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a wall or ceiling attachment for holding a gaslight.
gas gangrene	0.
	syl	gas gan+grene
	pos	n.
	def	gangrene resulting from infection of a wound by anaerobic bacteria (esp. that cause gas bubbles and swelling in the surrounding tissues.
gash	ety	C16: from Old French garser to scratch, wound, from Vulgar Latin chariss*_are (unattested), from Greek kharassein to scratch
gash	1.
	syl	gash
	pron	<g@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a long deep cut or wound in; slash.
gash	2.
	syl	gash
	pron	<g@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a long deep cut or wound.
gasholder	1.
	syl	gas+hold:er
	pron	<1g@s2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gasometer}. a large tank for storing coal gas or natural gas prior to distribution to users.
gasholder	2.
	syl	gas+hold:er
	pron	<1g@s2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	any vessel for storing or measuring a gas.
gasiform	0.
	syl	gas:i+form
	pron	<1g@si2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a gaseous form.
gasifies	infl
	head	gasify
	syl	gas:i+fies
	pos	vb.
gasifying	infl
	head	gasify
	syl	gas:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
gasified	infl
	head	gasify
	syl	gas:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
gasify	1.
	syl	gas:i+fy
	pron	<1g@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make into or become a gas.
gasify	2.
	syl	gas:i+fy
	pron	<1g@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject (coal, etc.) to destructive distillation to produce gas, esp. for use as a fuel.
gasifiable	sub
	head	gasify
	syl	gas:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gasification	sub
	head	gasify
	syl	gas:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
gasifier	sub
	head	gasify
	syl	gas:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
Mrs	infl
	head	Gaskell
	syl	Mrs.
	pos	n.
Gaskell	0.
	syl	Gas:kell
	pron	<1g@skL>
	pos	n.
	def	married name of 1810-65, English novelist. Her novels include (1848), an account of industrial life in Manchester, and (1853), a social study of a country village.
gasket	ety	C17 (in the sense: rope lashing a furled sail): probably from French garcette rope's end, literally: little girl, from Old French garce girl, feminine of gars boy, servant
gasket	1.
	syl	gas+ket
	pron	<1g@skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a compressible packing piece of paper, rubber, asbestos, etc., sandwiched between the metal faces of a joint to provide a seal.
gasket	2.
	syl	gas+ket
	pron	<1g@skit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a piece of line used as a sail stop.
blow a gasket	3.
	head	gasket
	syl	blow a gasket.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to burst out in anger.
gaskin	ety	C16: perhaps shortened from #7galligaskins 
gaskin	0.
	syl	gas+kin
	pron	<1g@skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of a horse's thigh, between the hock and the stifle.
gas laws	0.
	syl	gas laws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the physical laws obeyed by gases, esp. Boyle's law and Charles' law. See also {gas equation}.
gaslight	1.
	syl	gas+light
	pron	<1g@s2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lamp in which the illumination is produced by an incandescent mantle heated by a jet of gas.
gaslight	2.
	syl	gas+light
	pron	<1g@s2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the light produced by such a lamp.
gas lighter	1.
	syl	gas light+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device for igniting a jet of gas.
gas lighter	2.
	syl	gas light+er
	pos	n.
	def	a cigarette lighter using a gas as fuel.
gas main	0.
	syl	gas main
	pos	n.
	def	a large pipeline in which gas is carried for distribution through smaller pipes to consumers.
gasmen	infl
	head	gasman
	syl	gas+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gasman	0.
	syl	gas+man
	pron	<1g@s2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man employed to read household gas meters, supervise gas fittings, etc.
gas mantle	0.
	syl	gas man+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a mantle for use in a gaslight. See { {mantle} (sense 3).}
gas mask	0.
	syl	gas mask
	pos	n.
	def	a mask fitted with a chemical filter to enable the wearer to breathe air free of poisonous or corrosive gases: used for military or industrial purposes. Also called (in Brit.): {respirator}.
gas meter	0.
	syl	gas me+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for measuring and recording the amount of gas passed through it.
gas oil	0.
	syl	gas oil
	pos	n.
	def	a fuel oil obtained in the distillation of petroleum, intermediate in viscosity and boiling point between paraffin and lubricating oils. It boils above about 250?%C.
gasolier	ety	C19: from #7gas+ (#7chand) #7elier 
gaselier	alt
	head	gasolier
	or	gasolier
	syl	gas+e:lier
	pron	<2g@s*1li*>
	pos	n.
gasolier	0.
	or	gaselier
	syl	gas+o:lier
	pron	<2g@s*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a branched hanging fitting for gaslights.
gasolene	alt
	head	gasoline
	or	gasoline
	syl	gas:o+lene
	pron	<1g@s*2lEn>
	pos	n.
gasoline	0.
	or	gasolene
	syl	gas:o+line
	pron	<1g@s*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {petrol}.
gasolinic	sub
	head	gasoline
	syl	gas:o+lin+ic
	pron	<2g@s*1linik>
	pos	adj.
gasometer	0.
	syl	gas+om+e:ter
	pron	<g@s1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {gasholder}.
gasometric	sub
	head	gasometer
	or	gasometrical
	syl	gas:o+met+ric
	pron	<2g@s*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
gasometrical	sub
	head	gasometer
	or	gasometric
	syl	gas:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
gasometry	0.
	syl	gas+om+e:try
	pron	<g@s1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the measurement of quantities of gases.
gas oven	1.
	syl	gas ov:en
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic oven heated by gas.
gas oven	2.
	syl	gas ov:en
	pos	n.
	def	a gas-fuelled cremation chamber.
gas oven	3.
	syl	gas ov:en
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gas chamber}.
gasp	ety	C14: from Old Norse geispa to yawn; related to Swedish dialect gispa, Danish gispe 
gasp	1.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw in the breath sharply, con?!vulsively, or with effort, esp. in expressing awe, horror, etc.
gasp	2.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by after or for
	def	to crave.
gasp	3.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to utter or emit breathlessly.
gasp	4.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a short convulsive intake of breath.
gasp	5.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a short convulsive burst of speech.
gasp	6.a.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	at the point of death.
gasp	6.b.
	syl	gasp
	pron	<ga:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	at the last moment.
gaspingly	sub
	head	gasp
	syl	gasp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Gaspar	0.
	syl	Gas+par
	pron	<1g@sp*>, <1g@spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Caspar}.
Gasp'e Peninsula	0.
	syl	Gas+p*'e Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<g@1spA>, French <ga1spA>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in E Canada, in SE Quebec between the St. Lawrence River and New Brunswick: mountainous and wooded with many lakes and rivers. Area: about 29500 sq. km (11400 sq. miles).
gasper	1.
	syl	gasp+er
	pron	<1ga:sp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gasps.
gasper	2.
	syl	gasp+er
	pron	<1ga:sp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a cheap cigarette.
gas plant	0.
	syl	gas plant
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic white-flowered Eurasian rutaceous plant, that emits a vapour capable of being ignited. Also called: {burning bush, dittany, fraxinella}.
gas poker	0.
	syl	gas pok+er
	pos	n.
	def	a long tubular gas burner used to kindle a fire.
gas ring	0.
	syl	gas ring
	pos	n.
	def	a circular assembly of gas jets, used esp. for cooking.
gasser	0.
	syl	gas+ser
	pron	<1g@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drilling or well that yields natural gas.
Herbert Spencer	infl
	head	Gasser
	syl	Her:bert Spen:cer.
	pos	n.
Gasser	0.
	syl	Gas:ser
	pron	<1g@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1963, U.S. physi?!ologist: shared a Nobel prize for medicine (1944) with Erlanger for work on electrical signs of nervous activity.
gassing	1.
	syl	gas+sing
	pron	<1g@siG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of supplying or treating with gas.
gassing	2.
	syl	gas+sing
	pron	<1g@siG>
	pos	n.
	def	the affecting or poisoning of persons with gas or fumes.
gassing	3.
	syl	gas+sing
	pron	<1g@siG>
	pos	n.
	def	the evolution of a gas, esp. in electrolysis.
gas station	0.
	syl	gas sta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another term for {filling station}.
gassier	infl
	head	gassy
	syl	gas+si+er
	pos	adj.
gassiest	infl
	head	gassy
	syl	gas+si+est.
	pos	adj.
gassy	1.
	syl	gas+sy
	pron	<1g@si>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled with, containing, or resembling gas.
gassy	2.
	syl	gas+sy
	pron	<1g@si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	full of idle or vapid talk.
gassiness	sub
	head	gassy
	syl	gas+si+ness
	pos	n.
gasteropod	0.
	syl	gas+ter:o+pod
	pron	<1g@st*r*2pod>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {gastropod}.
gas thermometer	0.
	syl	gas ther+mom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring temperature by observing the pressure of gas at a constant volume or the volume of a gas kept at a constant pressure.
gastight	0.
	syl	gas+tight
	pron	<1g@s2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not allowing gas to enter or escape.
gastralgia	0.
	syl	gas+tral+gi:a
	pron	<g@s1tr@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the stomach.
gastralgic	sub
	head	gastralgia
	syl	gas+1tral+gic
	pos	adj.
gastrectomies	infl
	head	gastrectomy
	syl	gas+trec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gastrectomy	0.
	syl	gas+trec+to+my
	pron	<g@s1trekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or part of the stomach.
gastric	0.
	syl	gas+tric
	pron	<1g@strik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, near, or involving the stomach.
	exam	1	gastric pains.
gastric juice	0.
	syl	gas+tric juice
	pos	n.
	def	a digestive fluid secreted by the stomach, containing hydrochloric acid, pepsin, rennin, etc.
gastric ulcer	0.
	syl	gas+tric ul+cer
	pos	n.
	def	an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining the stomach. Compare {peptic ulcer}.
gastrin	0.
	syl	gas+trin
	pron	<1g@strin>
	pos	n.
	def	a polypeptide hormone secreted by the stomach: stimulates secretion of gastric juice.
gastritis	0.
	syl	gas+tri+tis
	pron	<g@s1trItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the stomach.
gastritic	sub
	head	gastritis
	syl	gas+trit+ic
	pron	<g@s1tritik>
	pos	adj.
gastro-	ety	from Greek gast*_er 
gastroenteric	0.
	syl	gas+tro+en+ter+ic
	pron	<2g@str*uen1terik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {gastrointestinal}.
gastroenteritis	0.
	syl	gas+tro+en+ter:i+tis
	pron	<2g@str*u2ent*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the stomach and intestines.
gastroenteritic	sub
	head	gastroenteritis
	syl	gas+tro+en+ter+it+ic
	pron	<2g@str*u?!2ent*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
gastroenterology	0.
	syl	gas+tro+en+ter+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2g@str*u2ent*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with diseases of the stomach and intestines.
gastroenterologist	sub
	head	gastroenterology
	syl	gas:tro+2en+ter+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
gastroenterostomies	infl
	head	gastroenterostomy
	syl	gas+tro+en+ter+os+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gastroenterostomy	0.
	syl	gas+tro+en+ter+os+to+my
	pron	<2g@str*u2ent*1rost*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical formation of an artificial opening between the stomach and the small intestine.
gastrointestinal	0.
	syl	gas+tro+in+tes+ti+nal
	pron	<2g@str*uin1testinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the stomach and intestinal tract.
gastrolith	0.
	syl	gas+tro+lith
	pron	<1g@str*liT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a stone in the stomach; gastric calculus.
gastrology	0.
	syl	gas+trol+o:gy
	pron	<g@s1trol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gastro?!enterol?!ogy}.
gastrological	sub
	head	gastrology
	syl	gas+tro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2g@str*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
gastrologist	sub
	head	gastrology
	syl	gas+1trol:o+gist
	pos	n.
gastronomer	infl
	head	gastronome
	or	gastronomist
	syl	gas+tron:o+mer
	pron	<g@s1tron*?!m*>
	pos	n.
gastronomist	infl
	head	gastronome
	or	gastronomer
	syl	gas+tron:o+mist
	pos	n.
gastronome	0.
	syl	gas+tro+nome
	pron	<1g@str*2n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	less common words for {gourmet}.
gastronomy	ety	C19: from French gastronomie, from Greek gastronomia, from gast*_er stomach; see -#7nomy 
gastronomy	1.
	syl	gas+tron:o+my
	pron	<g@s1tron*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of good eating.
gastronomy	2.
	syl	gas+tron:o+my
	pron	<g@s1tron*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the type of cookery of a particular region.
	exam	1	the gastronomy of Provence.
gastronomic	sub
	head	gastronomy
	or	gastronomical
	syl	gas+tro+nom+ic
	pron	<2g@str*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
gastronomical	sub
	head	gastronomy
	or	gastronomic
	syl	gas+tro+1nom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
gastronomically	sub
	head	gastronomy
	syl	gas+tro+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gasteropod	alt
	head	gastropod
	or	gastropod
	syl	gas+ter:o+pod
	pron	<1g@st*r*2pod>
	pos	n.
gastropod	1.
	or	gasteropod
	syl	gas+tro+pod
	pron	<1g@str*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any mollusc of the class typically having a flattened muscular foot for locomotion and a head that bears stalked eyes. The class includes the snails, whelks, limpets, and slugs.
gastropod	2.
	or	gasteropod
	syl	gas+tro+pod
	pron	<1g@str*2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
gastropodan	sub
	head	gastropod
	syl	gas+trop:o+dan
	pron	<g@s1trop*dN>
	pos	adj. n.
gastropodous	sub
	head	gastropod
	syl	gas+?!1trop:o+dous
	pos	adj.
gastroscope	0.
	syl	gas+tro+scope
	pron	<1g@str*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the interior of the stomach.
gastroscopic	sub
	head	gastroscope
	syl	gas+tro+scop+ic
	pron	<2g@str*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
gastroscopist	sub
	head	gastroscope
	syl	gas+tros+co+pist
	pron	<g@s1trosk*pist>
	pos	n.
gastroscopy	sub
	head	gastroscope
	syl	gas+1tros+co+py
	pos	n.
gastrostomies	infl
	head	gastrostomy
	syl	gas+tros+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gastrostomy	0.
	syl	gas+tros+to+my
	pron	<g@s1trost*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical formation of an artificial opening into the stomach from the skin surface: used for feeding.
gastrotomies	infl
	head	gastrotomy
	syl	gas+tro+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gastrotomy	0.
	syl	gas+tro+to+my
	pron	<g@s1trot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the stomach.
gastrotrich	0.
	syl	gas+tro+trich
	pron	<1g@str*trik>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute aquatic multicellular animal of the phylum having a wormlike body covered with cilia and bristles.
gastrovascular	0.
	syl	gas+tro+vas+cu+lar
	pron	<2g@str*u1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the body cavities of coelenterates
	def	functioning in digestion and circulation.
gastrula	ety	C19: New Latin: little stomach, from Greek gast*_er belly
gastrulas	infl
	head	gastrula
	or	gastrulae
	syl	gas+tru+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gastrulae	infl
	head	gastrula
	or	gastrulas
	syl	gas+tru+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gastrula	0.
	syl	gas+tru+la
	pron	<1g@strul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a saclike animal embryo consisting of three layers of cells (see {ectoderm, mesoderm}, and {endoderm}) surrounding a central cavity (archenteron) with a small opening (blastopore) to the exterior.
gastrular	sub
	head	gastrula
	syl	gas+tru+lar
	pos	adj.
gastrulation	0.
	syl	gas+tru+la+tion
	pron	<2g@stru1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the process in which a gastrula is formed from a blastula by the inward migration of cells.
gas turbine	0.
	syl	gas tur+bine
	pos	n.
	def	an internal-combustion engine in which the expanding gases emerging from one or more combustion chambers drive a turbine. A rotary compressor driven by the turbine compresses the air used for combustion, power being taken either as torque from the turbine or thrust from the expanding gases.
gas well	0.
	syl	gas well
	pos	n.
	def	a well for obtaining natural gas.
gasworks	0.
	syl	gas+works
	pron	<1g@s2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a plant in which gas, esp. coal gas, is made.
gat	H1.0.
	syl	gat
	pron	<g@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {get}.
gat	ety	C20: shortened from G#7atling gun 
gat	H2.0.
	syl	gat
	pron	<g@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a pistol or revolver.
gat	ety	C18: probably from Old Norse gat passage; related to #7gate %1
gat	H3.0.
	syl	gat
	pron	<g@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow channel of water.
gate	ety	Old English geat; related to Old Frisian jet opening, Old Norse gat opening, passage
gate	H1.1.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable barrier, usually hinged, for closing an opening in a wall, fence, etc.
gate	H1.2.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening to allow passage into or out of an enclosed place.
gate	H1.3.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any means of entrance or access.
gate	H1.4.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain pass or gap, esp. one providing entry into another country or region.
gate	H1.5.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a valve with a sliding or swinging component that regulates the flow of a liquid or gas in a pipe, etc.
gate	H1.6.a.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of people admitted to a sporting event or entertainment.
gate	H1.6.b.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the total entrance money received from them.
gate	H1.7.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a large airport
	def	any of the numbered exits leading to the airfield or aircraft.
	exam	1	passengers for Paris should proceed to gate 14.
gate	H1.8.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	short for {starting gate}.
gate	H1.9.a.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a logic circuit having one or more input terminals and one output terminal, the output being switched between two voltage levels determined by the combination of input signals.
gate	H1.9.b.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a circuit used in radar, etc., that allows only a fraction of the input signal to pass.
gate	H1.10.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the electrode region or regions in a field-effect transistor that is biased to control the conductivity of the channel between the source and drain.
gate	H1.11.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a component in a motion-picture camera or projector that holds each frame flat and momentarily stationary behind the lens.
gate	H1.12.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a slotted metal frame that controls the positions of the gear lever in a motor vehicle.
gate	H1.13.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a hinged clasp to prevent the oar from jumping out of a rowlock.
gate	H1.14.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame surrounding the blade or blades of a saw.
gate	H1.15.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to restrict (a student) to the school or college grounds as a punishment.
gateless	sub
	head	gate
	syl	gate+less
	pos	adj.
gatelike	sub
	head	gate
	syl	gate+2like
	pos	adj.
gate	ety	C17: probably related to Old English gyte a pouring out, geotan to pour
gate	H2.1.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	the channels by which molten metal is poured into a mould.
gate	H2.2.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	the metal that solidifies in such channels.
gate	ety	C13: from Old Norse gata path; related to Old High German gazza road, street
gate	H3.1.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or northern English dialect.
	def	a way, road, or path.
gate	H3.2.
	syl	gate
	pron	<gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or northern English dialect.
	def	a way or method of doing something.
gateau	ety	French: cake
gateaux	infl
	head	gateau
	syl	g*^a+teaux
	pron	<-t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gateau	0.
	syl	g*^a+teau
	pron	<1g@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various elaborate and rich cakes.
gate-crash	0.
	syl	gate-crash
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to gain entry to (a party, concert, etc.) without invitation or payment. &- {#!gate-@!crash@.er}
gatefold	0.
	syl	gate+fold
	pron	<1gAt2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	an oversize page in a book or magazine that is folded in. Also called: {foldout}.
gatehouse	1.
	syl	gate+house
	pron	<1gAt2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a house built at or over a gateway, used as a fortification, etc.
gatehouse	2.
	syl	gate+house
	pron	<1gAt2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure that houses the controls operating lock gates or dam sluices.
gatekeeper	1.
	syl	gate+keep:er
	pron	<1gAt2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has charge of a gate and controls who may pass through it.
gatekeeper	2.
	syl	gate+keep:er
	pron	<1gAt2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian butterflies of the genus esp. having brown-bordered orange wings with a black-and-white eyespot on each forewing: family
gate-legged table	alt
	head	gate-leg table
	or	gate-leg table
	syl	gate-legged ta+ble
	pos	n.
gate-leg table	0.
	or	gate-legged table
	syl	gate-leg ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a table with one or two drop leaves that are supported when in use by a hinged leg swung out from the frame.
gate money	0.
	syl	gate mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	the total receipts taken for admission to a sporting event or other entertainment.
gatepost	1.a.
	syl	gate+post
	pron	<1gAt2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the post on which a gate is hung.
gatepost	1.b.
	syl	gate+post
	pron	<1gAt2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the post to which a gate is fastened when closed.
me	infl
	head	gatepost
	syl	me
and the gatepost	infl
	head	gatepost
	syl	and the gatepost.
between you	2.
	head	gatepost
	syl	between you
	def	confidentially.
Horatio	infl
	head	Gates
	syl	Ho:ra:ti:o.
	pos	n.
Gates	0.
	syl	Gates
	pron	<gAts>
	pos	n.
	def	??1728-1806, American Revolutionary general: defeated the British at Saratoga (1777).
Gateshead	0.
	syl	Gates+head
	pron	<1gAts2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Tyne and Wear: engineering works. Pop.: 94457 (1971).
gateway	1.
	syl	gate+way
	pron	<1gAt2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an entrance that may be closed by or as by a gate.
gateway	2.
	syl	gate+way
	pron	<1gAt2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of entry or access.
	exam	1	Bombay, gateway to India.
Gath	0.
	syl	Gath
	pron	<g@T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of the five cities of the Philistines, from which Goliath came (I Samuel 17:4) and near which Saul fell in battle (II Samuel 1:20). Douay spelling: {Geth} (g$e#Gg).
Gatha	ety	from Avestan g*_ath*_a-; related to Sanskrit g*_ath*_a song
Gatha	0.
	syl	Ga+tha
	pron	<1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoroastrianism.
	def	any of a number of versified sermons in the Avesta that are in a more ancient dialect than the rest.
gather	ety	Old English gadrian; related to Old Frisian gaderia, Middle Low German gaderen 
gather	1.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assemble or cause to assemble.
gather	2.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collect or be collected gradually; muster.
gather	3.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to learn from information given; conclude or assume.
gather	4.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pick or harvest (flowers, fruit, etc.).
gather	5.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to or into
	def	to clasp or embrace.
	exam	1	the mother gathered the child into her arms.
gather	6.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring close (to) or wrap (around).
	exam	1	she gathered her shawl about her shoulders.
gather	7.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase or cause to increase gradually, as in force, speed, intensity, etc.
gather	8.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to contract (the brow) or (of the brow) to become contracted into wrinkles; knit.
gather	9.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assemble (sections of a book) in the correct sequence for binding.
gather	10.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collect by making a selection.
gather	11.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or make ready.
	exam	1	to gather one's wits.
gather	12.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw (material) into a series of small tucks or folds by passing a thread through it and then pulling it tight.
gather	13.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of a boil or other sore
	def	to come to a head; form pus.
be gathered to one's fathers	14.
	head	gather
	syl	be gathered to one's fathers.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to die.
gather	15.a.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gathering.
gather	15.b.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount gath?!ered.
gather	16.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fold in material, as made by a tightly pulled stitch; tuck.
gather	17.
	syl	gath+er
	pron	<1g@@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an informal name for {{section} (sense 15)}.
gatherable	sub
	head	gather
	syl	gath+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gatherer	sub
	head	gather
	syl	gath+er+er
	pos	n.
gathering	1.
	syl	gath+er+ing
	pron	<1g@@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people, things, etc., that are gathered together; assembly.
gathering	2.
	syl	gath+er+ing
	pron	<1g@@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sewing.
	def	a gather or series of gathers in material.
gathering	3.a.
	syl	gath+er+ing
	pron	<1g@@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of pus in a boil.
gathering	3.b.
	syl	gath+er+ing
	pron	<1g@@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the pus so formed.
gathering	4.
	syl	gath+er+ing
	pron	<1g@@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an informal name for { {section} (sense 15).}
Gatling gun	ety	C19: named after R. J. Gatling (1818-1903), U.S. inventor
Gatling gun	0.
	syl	Gat:ling gun
	pron	<1g@tliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine-gun equipped with a rotating cluster of barrels that are fired in succession.
GATT	0.
	syl	GATT
	pron	<g@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade: a multilateral international treaty signed in 1947 to promote trade, esp. by means of the reduction and elimination of tariffs and import quotas.
Gat'un Lake	0.
	syl	Ga+t*'un Lake
	pron	Spanish <ga1tun>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the Canal Zone, part of the Panama Canal: formed in 1912 on the completion of the {Gat*'un Dam} across the Chagres River. Area: 424 sq. km (164 sq. miles).
gauche	ety	C18: from French: awkward, left, from Old French gauchir to swerve, ultimately of Germanic origin; related to Old High German wank*_on to stagger
gauche	0.
	syl	gauche
	pron	<g*uS>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking ease of manner; tactless.
gauchely	sub
	head	gauche
	syl	gauche+ly
	pos	adv.
gaucheness	sub
	head	gauche
	syl	gauche+ness
	pos	n.
gaucherie	1.
	syl	gau+che:rie
	pron	<2g*uS*1rE>, <1g*uS*ri>, French <goS1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being gauche.
gaucherie	2.
	syl	gau+che:rie
	pron	<2g*uS*1rE>, <1g*uS*ri>, French <goS1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a gauche act.
gaucho	ety	C19: from American Spanish, probably from Quechuan w*'ahcha orphan, vagabond
gauchos	infl
	head	gaucho
	syl	gau+chos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gaucho	0.
	syl	gau+cho
	pron	<1gauC*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cowboy of the South American pampas, usually one of mixed Spanish and Indian descent.
gaud	ety	C14: probably from Old French gaudir to be joyful, from Latin gaud*_ere 
gaud	0.
	syl	gaud
	pron	<gc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an article of cheap finery; trinket; bauble.
gauderies	infl
	head	gaudery
	syl	gaud+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gaudery	0.
	syl	gaud+er:y
	pron	<1gc:d*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	cheap finery or display.
Antonio	infl
	head	Gaud'i
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tonjo>
	pos	n.
Gaud'i	0.
	syl	Gau:d*'i
	pron	<1gaudi>, Spanish <gau1Di>
	pos	n.
	def	1852-1926, Spanish architect, regarded as one of the most original exponents of art nouveau in Europe and noted esp. for the church of the Sagrada familia, Barcelona.
Gaudier-Brzeska	0.
	syl	Gau:dier-Brzes:ka
	qual	French
	def	godje b#f$es#!ka) {Hen@.ri} (?~a#!ri). 1891-1915, French vorticist sculptor.
gaudy	ety	C16: from #7gaud 
gaudier	infl
	head	gaudy
	syl	gaud:i+er
	pos	adj.
gaudiest	infl
	head	gaudy
	syl	gaud:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gaudy	H1.0.
	syl	gaud:y
	pron	<1gc:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	gay, bright, or colourful in a crude or vulgar manner; garish.
gaudily	sub
	head	gaudy
	syl	gaud:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gaudiness	sub
	head	gaudy
	syl	gaud:i+ness
	pos	n.
gaudy	ety	C16: from Latin gaudium joy, from gaud*_ere to rejoice
gaudies	infl
	head	gaudy
	syl	gaud:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gaudy	H2.0.
	syl	gaud:y
	pron	<1gc:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a celebratory festival or feast held at some schools and colleges.
gauffer	0.
	syl	gauf+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {goffer}.
gauge	ety	C15: from Old Northern French, probably of Germanic origin
gage	alt
	head	gauge
	or	gauge
	syl	gage
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gauge	1.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure or determine the amount, quantity, size, condition, etc., of.
gauge	2.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to estimate or appraise; judge.
gauge	3.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check for conformity or bring into conformity with a standard measurement, etc.
gauge	4.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a standard measurement, dimension, capacity, or quantity.
gauge	5.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any of various instruments for measuring a quantity.
	exam	1	a pressure gauge.
gauge	6.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any of various devices used to check for conformity with a standard measurement.
gauge	7.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a standard or means for assessing; test; criterion.
gauge	8.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	scope, capacity, or extent.
gauge	9.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the diameter of the barrel of a gun, esp. a shotgun.
gauge	10.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the thickness of sheet metal or the diameter of wire.
gauge	11.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the distance between the rails of a railway track.
gauge	12.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the distance between two wheels on the same axle of a vehicle, truck, etc.
gauge	13.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the position of a vessel in relation to the wind and another vessel. One vessel may be windward ({weather gauge}) or leeward ({lee gauge}) of the other.
gauge	14.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the proportion of plaster of Paris added to mortar to accelerate its setting.
gauge	15.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the distance between the nails securing the slates, tiles, etc., of a roof.
gauge	16.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a measure of the fineness of woven or knitted fabric, usually expressed as the number of needles used per inch.
gauge	17.
	or	gage
	syl	gauge
	pron	<gAJ>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a pressure measurement
	def	measured on a pressure gauge that registers zero at atmospheric pressure; above or below atmospheric pressure.
	exam	1	5 bar gauge.
gaugeable	sub
	head	gauge
	or	gageable
	syl	gauge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gageable	sub
	head	gauge
	or	gaugeable
	syl	gage+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gaugeably	sub
	head	gauge
	or	gageably
	syl	gauge+a:bly
	pos	adv.
gageably	sub
	head	gauge
	or	gaugeably
	syl	gage+a:bly
	pos	adv.
gager	alt
	head	gauger
	or	gauger
	syl	gag+er
	pron	<1gAJ*>
	pos	n.
gauger	1.
	or	gager
	syl	gaug+er
	pron	<1gAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that gauges.
gauger	2.
	or	gager
	syl	gaug+er
	pron	<1gAJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a customs officer who inspects bulk merchandise, esp. liquor casks, for excise duty purposes.
gauger	3.
	or	gager
	syl	gaug+er
	pron	<1gAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collector of excise taxes.
Paul	infl
	head	Gauguin
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Gauguin	0.
	syl	Gau:guin
	pron	French <go1g?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1848-1903, French postimpressionist painter, who worked in the South Pacific from 1891. Inspired by primitive art, his work is characterized by flat contrasting areas of pure colours.
Gauhati	0.
	syl	Gau+ha+ti
	pron	<gau1ha:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in Assam on the River Brahmaputra: centre of British administration in Assam (1826-74). Pop.: 123784 (1971).
Gaul	1.
	syl	Gaul
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of W Europe corresponding to N Italy, France, Belgium, part of Germany, and the S Netherlands: divided into Cisalpine Gaul, which became a Roman province before 100 #7b.c., and Transalpine Gaul, which was conquered by Julius Caesar (58-51 #7b.c.) #7. Latin name: {Gallia}.
Gaul	2.
	syl	Gaul
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a native of ancient Gaul.
Gaul	3.
	syl	Gaul
	pron	<gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a Frenchman.
Gauleiter	ety	German, from Gau district+ Leiter #7leader 
Gauleiter	0.
	syl	Gau+lei+ter
	pron	<1gau2lIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a provincial governor in Germany under Hitler.
Gaulish	1.
	syl	Gaul+ish
	pron	<1gc:liS>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the pre-Roman Gauls, belonging to the Celtic branch of the Indo-European family.
Gaulish	2.
	syl	Gaul+ish
	pron	<1gc:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Gaul, the Gauls, or their language.
Charles de	infl
	head	Gaulle
	syl	Charles de.
	pos	n.
Gaulle	0.
	syl	Gaulle
	pron	<g*ul>, <gc:l>, French <go:l>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Charles) {de Gaulle}.
Gaullism	1.
	syl	Gaull+ism
	pron	<1g*uliz*m>, <1gc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the conservative French nationalist policies and principles associated with General de Gaulle.
Gaullism	2.
	syl	Gaull+ism
	pron	<1g*uliz*m>, <1gc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a political movement founded on and supporting General de Gaulle's principles and policies.
Gaullist	1.
	syl	Gaull+ist
	pron	<1g*ulist>, <1gc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of Gaullism. {~}
Gaullist	2.
	syl	Gaull+ist
	pron	<1g*ulist>, <1gc:->
	pos	n.
	def	of, characteristic of, supporting, or relating to Gaullism.
gaultheria	ety	C19: New Latin, after Jean-Fran*,cois Gaultier, 18th-century Canadian physician and botanist
gaultheria	0.
	syl	gaul+the:ri:a
	pron	<gc:l1Ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any aromatic evergreen shrub of the ericaceous genus of America, Asia, and Australia, esp. the wintergreen.
gaumless	0.
	syl	gaum+less
	pron	< (1gc:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {gormless}.
gaunt	ety	C15: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian dialect gand tall lean person
gaunt	1.
	syl	gaunt
	pron	<gc:nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bony and emaciated in appearance.
gaunt	2.
	syl	gaunt
	pron	<gc:nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of places
	def	bleak or desolate.
gauntly	sub
	head	gaunt
	syl	gaunt+ly
	pos	adv.
gauntness	sub
	head	gaunt
	syl	gaunt+ness
	pos	n.
gauntlet	ety	C15: from Old French gantelet, diminutive of gant glove, of Germanic origin
gantlet	alt
	head	gauntlet
	or	gauntlet
	syl	gant+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
gauntlet	H1.1.
	or	gantlet
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval armoured leather glove.
gauntlet	H1.2.
	or	gantlet
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy glove with a long cuff.
take up	3.
	head	gauntlet
	or	throw down) the gauntlet
	syl	take up
	usage	to accept (or offer
	def	a challenge.
gauntlet	ety	C15: changed (through influence of {#7gauntlet %1}) from earlier gantlope; see {#7gantlet %1}
gauntlet	H2.1.
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a punishment in which the victim is forced to run between two rows of men who strike at him as he passes: formerly a military punishment.
gauntlet	H2.2.a.
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	to suffer this punishment.
gauntlet	H2.2.b.
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	to endure an onslaught or ordeal, as of criticism.
gauntlet	H2.3.
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a testing ordeal; trial.
gauntlet	H2.4.
	syl	gaunt+let
	pron	<1gc:ntlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {gantlet%1} (sense 1).}
gauntries	infl
	head	gauntry
	syl	gaun+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gauntry	0.
	syl	gaun+try
	pron	<1gc:ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gantry}.
gaup	0.
	syl	gaup
	pron	<gc:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {gawp}.
gaur	ety	C19: from Hindi, from Sanskrit gaura 
gaur	0.
	syl	gaur
	pron	<gau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wild member of the cattle tribe, inhabiting mountainous regions of S Asia.
gauss	ety	after K.F. G#7auss 
gauss	infl
	syl	gauss.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gauss	0.
	syl	gauss
	pron	<gaus>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of magnetic flux density; the flux density that will induce an emf of 1 abvolt (10%-%8 volt) per centimetre in a wire moving across the field at a velocity of 1 centimetre per second. 1 gauss is equivalent to 10%-%4 tesla.
Karl Friedrich	infl
	head	Gauss
	syl	Karl Frie:drich
	pron	<karl 1frEdri*,c). 1777-1855, GArman mathAmatician: dAvAlopAd thA thAory of numbArs and appliAd mathAmatics to astronomy, AlActricity and magnAtism, and gAodAsy. &->
	pos	adj.
Gaussian	infl
	head	Gauss
	syl	Gauss+i:an
	pron	<1gausi*n>
	pos	adj.
Gaussian distribution	0.
	syl	Gauss+i:an dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {normal distribution}.
gaussmeter	0.
	syl	gauss+me:ter
	pron	<1gaus2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the intensity of a magnetic field.
Gautama	0.
	syl	Gau:ta:ma
	pron	<1gaut*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Sanskrit form of the name assumed by Siddhartha, the future Buddha, when he became a monk.
Th'eophile	infl
	head	Gautier
	syl	Th*'e:o:phile
	pron	<tAc1fil>
	pos	n.
Gautier	0.
	syl	Gau:tier
	pron	French <go1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-72, French poet, novelist, and critic. His early extravagant romanticism gave way to a preocupation with poetic form and expression that anticipated the Parnassians.
gauze	ety	C16: from French gaze, perhaps from G#7aza, where it was believed to originate
gauze	1.a.
	syl	gauze
	pron	<gc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent cloth of loose plain or leno weave.
gauze	1.b.
	syl	gauze
	pron	<gc:z>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gauze veil.
gauze	2.
	syl	gauze
	pron	<gc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical dressing of muslin or similar material.
gauze	3.
	syl	gauze
	pron	<gc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin open-work material, such as wire.
gauze	4.
	syl	gauze
	pron	<gc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine mist or haze.
gauzier	infl
	head	gauzy
	syl	gauz:i+er
	pos	adj.
gauziest	infl
	head	gauzy
	syl	gauz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gauzy	0.
	syl	gauz:y
	pron	<1gc:zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling gauze; thin and transparent.
gauzily	sub
	head	gauzy
	syl	gauz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gauziness	sub
	head	gauzy
	syl	gauz:i+ness
	pos	n.
gavage	ety	C19: from French, from gaver, from Old French (dialect) gave throat
gavage	0.
	syl	ga+vage
	pron	<1g@va:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	forced feeding by means of a tube inserted into the stomach through the mouth.
gave	0.
	syl	gave
	pron	<gAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {give}.
gavel	ety	C19: of unknown origin
gavel	1.
	syl	gav+el
	pron	<1g@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hammer used by a chairman, auctioneer, etc., to call for order or attention.
gavel	2.
	syl	gav+el
	pron	<1g@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hammer used by masons to trim rough edges off stones.
gavelkind	ety	C13: from Old English gafol tribute+ gecynd {#7kind %2}
gavelkind	1.
	syl	gav+el+kind
	pron	<1g@vL2kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a former system of land tenure peculiar to Kent based on the payment of rent to the lord instead of the performance of services by the tenant.
gavelkind	2.
	syl	gav+el+kind
	pron	<1g@vL2kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the land subject to such tenure.
gavelkind	3.
	syl	gav+el+kind
	pron	<1g@vL2kInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	land held under this system.
gavial	ety	C19: from French, from Hindi ghariy*_al 
gharial	infl
	head	gavial
	or	garial
	syl	ghar+i:al
	pron	<1g@ri*l>
	pos	n.
garial	infl
	head	gavial
	or	gharial
	syl	gar+i:al
	pron	<1g@ri*l>
	pos	n.
gavial	1.
	syl	ga+vi:al
	pron	<1gAvi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a large fish-eating Indian crocodilian, with a very long slender snout: family
false gavial	2.
	head	gavial
	syl	false gavial.
	def	a SE Asian crocodile, similar to but smaller than the gavial.
Gavle	0.
	syl	G*"av+le
	pron	Swedish <1je:vl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Sweden, on an inlet of the Gulf of Bothnia. Pop.: 84625 (1970).
gavotte	ety	C17: from French, from Proven*,cal gavoto, from gavot, mountaineer, dweller in the Alps (where the dance originated), from gava goitre (widespread in the Alps), from Old Latin gaba (unattested) throat
gavot	alt
	head	gavotte
	or	gavotte
	syl	ga+vot
	pron	<g*1vot>
	pos	n.
gavotte	1.
	or	gavot
	syl	ga+votte
	pron	<g*1vot>
	pos	n.
	def	an old formal dance in quadruple time.
gavotte	2.
	or	gavot
	syl	ga+votte
	pron	<g*1vot>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
gawk	ety	C18: from Old Danish gaukr; probably related to #7gape 
gawk	1.
	syl	gawk
	pron	<gc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a clumsy stupid person; lout.
gawk	2.
	syl	gawk
	pron	<gc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stare in a stupid way; gape.
gawkish	alt
	head	gawky
	or	gawky
	syl	gawk+ish
	pos	adj.
gawkier	infl
	head	gawky
	syl	gawk:i+er
	pos	adj.
gawkiest	infl
	head	gawky
	syl	gawk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gawky	1.
	or	gawkish
	syl	gawk:y
	pron	<1gc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	clumsy or ungainly; awkward.
gawky	2.
	or	gawkish
	syl	gawk:y
	pron	<1gc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	West Yorkshire dialect.
	def	left-handed.
gawkily	sub
	head	gawky
	or	gawkishly
	syl	gawk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gawkishly	sub
	head	gawky
	or	gawkily
	syl	gawk+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
gawkiness	sub
	head	gawky
	or	gawkishness
	syl	gawk:i+ness
	pos	n.
gawkishness	sub
	head	gawky
	or	gawkiness
	syl	gawk+ish+ness
	pos	n.
gawp	ety	C14 galpen; probably related to Old English gielpan to boast, #7yelp. Compare Dutch galpen to yelp
gaup	alt
	head	gawp
	or	gawp
	syl	gaup
	pron	<gc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
gawp	0.
	or	gaup
	syl	gawp
	pron	<gc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to stare stupidly; gape.
gay	ety	C13: from Old French gai, from Old Proven*,cal, of Germanic origin
gay	1.
	syl	gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	adj.
	def	carefree and merry.
	exam	1	a gay temperament.
gay	2.
	syl	gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	adj.
	def	brightly coloured; brilliant.
	exam	1	a gay hat.
gay	3.
	syl	gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to pleasure, esp. in social entertainment.
	exam	1	a gay life.
gay	4.
	syl	gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	adj.
	def	rakish or dissolute; licentious.
	exam	1	a gay old dog.
gay	5.a.
	syl	gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	homosexual (used esp. by homosexuals of themselves).
gay	5.b.
	syl	gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	as; n.
	def	.
	exam	1	a group of gays.
gayness	sub
	head	gay
	syl	gay+ness
	pos	n.
John	infl
	head	Gay
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Gay	0.
	syl	Gay
	pron	<gA>
	pos	n.
	def	1685-1732, English poet and dramatist; author of (1728).
Gaya	0.
	syl	Ga:ya
	pron	<1ga:j*>, <1gI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in central Bihar: Hindu place of pilgrimage and one of the holiest sites of Buddhism. Pop.: 179884 (1971).
Gay Gordons	0.
	syl	Gay Gor+dons
	pron	<1gc:dNz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an old-time ballroom dance.
Joseph Louis	infl
	head	Gay-Lussac
	syl	Jo:seph Louis
	pron	<Zozef> <1lwi>
	pos	n.
Gay-Lussac	0.
	syl	Gay-Lus:sac
	pron	<1gA> <1lu:s@k>, French <ge> <ly1sak>
	pos	n.
	def	1778-1850, French physicist and chemist: discovered the law named after him (1808). He also investigated the effects of terrestrial magnetism, isolated boron and cyanogen, and discovered new methods of manufacturing sulphuric and oxalic acids.
Gay-Lussac's law	1.
	syl	Gay-Lus:sac's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that gases react together in volumes (measured at the same temperature and pressure) that bear a simple ratio to each other and to the gaseous products.
Gay-Lussac's law	2.
	syl	Gay-Lus:sac's law
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Charles' law}.
Gayomart	0.
	syl	Ga:yo:mart
	pron	<ga:1j*uma:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoroastrianism.
	def	the first man, whose seed was buried in the earth for 40 years and then produced the first human couple.
gaz	1.
	syl	gaz.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gazette.
gaz	2.
	syl	gaz.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gazetteer.
Gaza	0.
	syl	Ga:za
	pron	<1ga:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the Gaza Strip: a Philistine city in biblical times. It was under Egyptian administration from 1949 until occupied by Israel (1967). Pop.: 118272 (1967). Arabic name: {Ghazzah}.
Gazankulu	0.
	syl	Gaz+an+ku+lu
	pron	<2gazaG1ku:lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa: consists of four exclaves, three in N Transvaal and one in E Transvaal. Capital: Giyani.
Gaza Strip	0.
	syl	Ga:za Strip
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal region on the SE corner of the Mediterranean: administered by Egypt from 1949; occupied by Israel in 1967. Pop. (with North Sinai): 390700 (1967).
gaze	ety	C14: from Swedish dialect gasa to gape at
gaze	1.
	syl	gaze
	pron	<gAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look long and fixedly, esp. in wonder or admiration.
gaze	2.
	syl	gaze
	pron	<gAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed look; stare.
gazer	sub
	head	gaze
	syl	gaz+er
	pos	n.
gazebo	ety	C18: perhaps a pseudo-Latin coinage based on #7gaze 
gazebos	infl
	head	gazebo
	or	gazeboes
	syl	ga+ze:bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gazeboes	infl
	head	gazebo
	or	gazebos
	syl	ga+ze:boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gazebo	0.
	syl	ga+ze:bo
	pron	<g*1zEb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a summerhouse, garden pavilion, or belvedere, sited to command a view.
gazehound	0.
	syl	gaze+hound
	pron	<1gAz2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a hound such as a greyhound that hunts by sight rather than by scent.
gazelle	ety	C17: from Old French, from Arabic ghaz*_al 
gazelles	infl
	head	gazelle
	or	gazelle
	syl	ga+zelles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gazelle	infl
	or	gazelles
	syl	ga+zelle.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gazelle	0.
	syl	ga+zelle
	pron	<g*1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	any small graceful usually fawn-coloured antelope of the genera and of Africa and Asia, such as ({Thomson's gazelle}) .
gazelle-like	sub
	head	gazelle
	syl	ga:1zelle-2like
	pos	adj.
gazette	ety	C17: from French, from Italian gazzetta, from Venetian dialect gazeta news sheet costing one gazet small copper coin, perhaps from gaza magpie, from Latin gaia, gaius jay
gazette	1.a.
	syl	ga+zette
	pron	<g*1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper or official journal.
gazette	1.b.
	syl	ga+zette
	pron	<g*1zet>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of the name of a newspaper, etc.
	exam	1	the Thame Gazette.
gazette	2.
	syl	ga+zette
	pron	<g*1zet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official document containing public no?!tices, appointments, etc. Abbrev.: {gaz}.
gazette	3.
	syl	ga+zette
	pron	<g*1zet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to announce or report (facts or an event) in a gazette.
gazetted officer	0.
	syl	ga+zet+ted of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a senior official whose appointment is published in the government gazette.
gazetteer	1.
	syl	gaz+et+teer
	pron	<2g@zi1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or section of a book that lists and describes places. Abbrev.: {gaz}.
gazetteer	2.
	syl	gaz+et+teer
	pron	<2g@zi1ti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a writer for a gazette or newspaper; journalist.
Gaziantep	0.
	syl	Ga+zi+an+tep
	pron	<2ga:zEa:n1tep>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Turkey: base for Ibrahim Pasha's campaign against the Turks (1839) and centre of Turkish resistance to French forces (1921). Pop.: 300882 (1975). Former name (until 1921): {Aintab}.
gazpacho	ety	from Spanish
gazpacho	0.
	syl	gaz+pa+cho
	pron	<g*z1pa:C*u>, <g@s->
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish soup made from tomatoes, peppers, etc., and served cold.
gazump	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
gazump	1.
	syl	ga+zump
	pron	<g*1z^mp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to raise the price of something, esp. a house, after agreeing a price verbally with (an intending buyer).
gazump	2.
	syl	ga+zump
	pron	<g*1z^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to swindle or overcharge.
gazump	3.
	syl	ga+zump
	pron	<g*1z^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the act or an instance of gazumping.
gazumper	sub
	head	gazump
	syl	ga+1zump+er
	pos	n.
GB	0.
	syl	GB
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Great Britain.
GB	0.
	syl	G.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Great Britain.
GBA	0.
	syl	GBA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Alderney.
GBE	0.
	syl	G.B.E.
	usage	abbrev. for Knight or Dame
	def	Grand Cross of the British Empire (a Brit. title).
GBG	0.
	syl	GBG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Guernsey.
GBH	0.
	syl	G.B.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	grievous bodily harm.
GBJ	0.
	syl	GBJ
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Jersey.
GBM	0.
	syl	GBM
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Isle of Man.
GBZ	0.
	syl	GBZ
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Gibraltar.
GC	0.
	syl	G.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	George Cross (a Brit. award for bravery).
GCA	1.
	syl	GCA
	qual	Aeronautics. abbrev. for
	def	ground control approach.
GCA	2.
	syl	GCA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Guatemala.
GCB	0.
	syl	G.C.B.
	usage	abbrev. for Knight
	def	Grand Cross of the Bath (a Brit. title).
GCE	1.
	syl	GCE
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	General Certificate of Education: either of two public examinations in specified subjects taken as school-leaving qualifications or as qualifying examinations for entry into a university. See also {O level, A level, S level}.
GCE	2.
	syl	GCE
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any subject taken for one of these examinations, esp. for O level.
	exam	1	how many GCEs have you got??
gcf	alt
	head	GCF
	or	GCF
	syl	g.c.f.
GCF	0.
	or	gcf
	syl	G.C.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	greatest common factor.
G clef	0.
	syl	G clef
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {treble clef}.
gcm	alt
	head	GCM
	or	GCM
	syl	g.c.m.
GCM	0.
	or	gcm
	syl	G.C.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	greatest common measure.
GCMG	0.
	syl	G.C.M.G.
	usage	abbrev. for Knight or Dame
	def	Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George (a Brit. title).
GCVO	alt
	or	GCVO
	syl	GCVO
GCVO	0.
	or	GCVO
	syl	G.C.V.O.
	usage	abbrev. for Knight or Dame
	def	Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (a Brit. title).
Gd	0.
	syl	Gd
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	gadolinium.
Gda'nsk	0.
	syl	Gda*'nsk
	qual	Polish
	def	gdajnsk)
Gda'nsk	1.
	syl	Gda*'nsk
	qual	Polish
	def	the chief port of Poland, on the Baltic: a member of the Hanseatic league; under Prussian rule (1793-1807 and 1814-1919); a free city under the League of Nations from 1919 until annexed by Germany in 1939; returned to Poland in 1945. Pop.: 402200 (1974 est.). German name: {Danzig}.
Bay of	2.
	head	Gda'nsk
	syl	Bay of.
	qual	Polish
	def	a wide inlet of the Baltic sea on the N coast of Poland.
Gdns	0.
	syl	Gdns.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Gardens.
GDR	0.
	syl	GDR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	German Democratic Republic.
gds	0.
	syl	gds.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	goods.
Gdynia	0.
	syl	Gdy+nia
	pron	Polish <1gdinja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Poland, near Gda*'nsk: developed 1924-39 as the outlet for trade through the Polish Corridor; naval base. Pop.: 211900 (1974 est.).
Ge	0.
	syl	Ge
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	germanium.
Ge	0.
	syl	Ge
	pron	<JE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Gaea}.
gean	0.
	syl	gean
	pron	<gEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweet cherry}.
geanticline	ety	C19: from Greek g*_e earth, land+#7anticline 
geanticline	0.
	syl	ge+an:ti+cline
	pron	<JE1@nti2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a gently sloping anticline covering a large area.
geanticlinal	sub
	head	geanticline
	syl	ge+2an:ti+1cli+nal
	pos	adj.
gear	ety	C13: from Old Norse gervi; related to Old High German garaw*_i equipment, Old English gearwe 
gear	1.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a toothed wheel that engages with another toothed wheel or with a rack in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion.
gear	2.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism for trans?!mitting motion by gears, esp. for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	the steering gear of a boat.
gear	3.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the engagement or specific ratio of a system of gears.
	exam	1	in gear;
	exam	2	high gear.
gear	4.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	equipment and supplies for a particular operation, sport, etc..
	exam	1	fishing gear.
gear	5.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	all equipment or appurtenances belonging to a certain vessel, sailor, etc.
gear	6.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {landing gear}.
gear	7.a.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	up-to-date clothes and accessories, esp. those bought by young people.
gear	7.b.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	stolen goods.
gear	8.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {harness} (sense 1).}
out of gear	9.
	head	gear
	syl	out of gear.
	def	out of order; not functioning properly.
gear	10.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or adapt (one thing) so as to fit in or work with another.
	exam	1	to gear our output to current demand.
gear	11.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with or connect by gears.
gear	12.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or come into gear.
gear	13.
	syl	gear
	pron	<gi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with harness.
gearless	sub
	head	gear
	syl	gear+less
	pos	adj.
gearbox	1.
	syl	gear+box
	pron	<1gi*2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal casing within which a train of gears is sealed.
gearbox	2.
	syl	gear+box
	pron	<1gi*2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	this metal casing and its contents, esp. in a motor vehicle.
gear down	0.
	syl	gear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adapt to a new situation by decreasing output, intensity of operations, etc.
gearing	1.
	syl	gear+ing
	pron	<1gi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of gears designed to transmit motion.
gearing	2.
	syl	gear+ing
	pron	<1gi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or technique of providing gears to transmit motion.
gearing	3.
	syl	gear+ing
	pron	<1gi*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting, Brit.
	def	the ratio of a company's debt capital to its equity capital.
gearshift	alt
	head	gear lever
	or	gear lever
	syl	gear+shift
	pron	<1gi*2Sift>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
gear lever	0.
	or	gearshift
	syl	gear le+ver
	pron	<1gi*2Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	a lever used to move gear wheels relative to each other, esp. in a motor vehicle.
gear up	1.
	syl	gear up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with gears.
gear up	2.
	syl	gear up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to prepare, esp. for greater efficiency.
	exam	1	is our industry geared up for the eighties??
gearwheel	0.
	syl	gear+wheel
	pron	<1gi*2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gear} (sense 1).
Geber	0.
	syl	Ge:ber
	pron	<1JEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	Latinized form of Jabir, assumed in honour of {Jabir ibn Hayyan} by a 14th-century alchemist, probably Spanish: he described the preparation of nitric and sulphuric acids.
gecko	ety	C18: from Malay ge'kok, of imitative origin
geckos	infl
	head	gecko
	or	geckoes
	syl	geck:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
geckoes	infl
	head	gecko
	or	geckos
	syl	geck:oes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gecko	0.
	syl	geck:o
	pron	<1gek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any small insectivorous terrestrial lizard of the family of warm regions. The digits have adhesive pads, which enable these animals to climb on smooth surfaces.
gedact	ety	 (gedeckt) from German: covered, from decken to cover
gedeckt	alt
	head	gedact
	or	gedact
	syl	ge+deckt
	pron	<g*1dekt>
	pos	n.
gedact	0.
	or	gedeckt
	syl	ge+dact
	pron	<g*1da:kt>, <-1d@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a flutelike stopped metal diapason organ pipe.
gee	H1.1.
	syl	gee
	pron	<JE>
	pos	interj.
	def	Also: {gee up&}! an exclamation, as to a horse or draught animal, to encourage it to turn to the right, go on, or go faster.
gees	infl
	head	gee
	syl	gees
	pos	vb.
geeing	infl
	head	gee
	syl	gee+ing
	pos	vb.
geed	infl
	head	gee
	syl	geed.
	pos	vb.
gee	H1.2.
	syl	gee
	pron	<JE>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to move (an animal, esp. a horse) ahead; urge on.
gee	H1.3.
	syl	gee
	pron	<JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	See {gee-gee}.
gee	ety	C20: euphemism for J#7esus 
gee	H2.0.
	syl	gee
	pron	<JE>
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a mild exclamation. Also: {gee whiz}.
gee-gee	ety	C19: reduplication of #7gee %1
gee-gee	0.
	syl	gee-gee
	pron	<1JE2JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a horse.
geek	ety	C19: probably variant of Scottish geck fool, from Middle Low German geck 
geek	0.
	syl	geek
	pron	<gEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sideshow performer who bites the heads off or eats live animals.
Geelong	0.
	syl	Gee+long
	pron	<J*1loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Australia, in S Victoria on Port Phillip Bay. Pop.: 129651 (1975 est.).
geepound	ety	C20: from gee, representing #7g (#7ravity) #7+{pound %2}
geepound	0.
	syl	gee+pound
	pron	<1JE2paund>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {slug%2} (sense 1).}
geese	0.
	syl	geese
	pron	<gEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {goose}.
geest	ety	C19: Low German Geest dry soil
geest	0.
	syl	geest
	pron	<gEst>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of sandy heathland in N Germany and adjacent areas.
Ge'ez	0.
	syl	Ge'ez
	pron	<1gEez>
	pos	n.
	def	the classical form of the ancient Ethiopic language, having an extensive Christian literature and still used in Ethiopia as a liturgical language.
geezer	ety	C19: probably from dialect pronunciation of guiser, from #7guise+ -{#7er %1}
geezer	0.
	syl	gee+zer
	pron	<1gEz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man, esp. an old one regarded as eccentric.
gefilte fish	ety	Yiddish, literally: filled fish
gefullte fish	alt
	head	gefilte fish
	or	gefilte fish
	syl	ge+f*"ull+te fish
	pron	<g*1filt*>
	pos	n.
gefilte fish	0.
	or	gefullte fish
	syl	ge+fil+te fish
	pron	<g*1filt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewish cookery.
	def	a dish consisting of fish and matzo meal rolled into balls and poached, formerly served stuffed into the skin of a fish.
gegenschein	ety	German, from gegen against, opposite+ Schein light; see #7shine 
gegenschein	0.
	syl	ge+gen+schein
	pron	<1gAg*n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint glow in the sky, just visible at a position opposite to that of the sun and having a similar origin to zodiacal light. Also called: {counterglow}.
Gehenna	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek Geena, from Hebrew G*^e' Hinn*_om, literally: valley of Hinnom, symbolic of hell
Gehenna	1.
	syl	Ge+hen+na
	pron	<gi1hen*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the valley below Jerusalem, where unclean things were burnt and where idolatry was practised (II Kings 23:10).
Gehenna	2.
	syl	Ge+hen+na
	pron	<gi1hen*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament, Judaism.
	def	a place where the wicked are punished after death.
Gehenna	3.
	syl	Ge+hen+na
	pron	<gi1hen*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or state of pain and torment.
gehlenite	ety	named after A.F. Gehlen (1775-1815), German chemist; see -#7ite %1
gehlenite	0.
	syl	geh+len+ite
	pron	<1gAl*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green mineral consisting of calcium aluminium silicate in tetragonal crystalline form. Formula: Ca\2Al\2SiO\7.
Hans	infl
	head	Geiger
	syl	Hans
	pos	n.
Geiger counter	ety	C20: named after Hans G#7eiger and W. M*"uller, 20th-century German physicist
Geiger-Muller counter	alt
	head	Geiger counter
	or	Geiger counter
	syl	Gei:ger-M*"ul:ler count+er
	pron	<1gIg*> <1mul*>
	pos	n.
Geiger counter	0.
	or	Geiger-Muller counter
	syl	Gei:ger count+er
	pron	<1gIg*> <1mul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity of high-energy radiation, consisting of a gas-filled tube containing two electrodes with a high potential difference between them. Each particle entering the tube causes gas atoms to ionize, the electrons liberated being attracted to the anode and registered by electronic equipment.
Ernesto	infl
	head	Geisel
	syl	Er:nes:to
	pron	<Ar1nestu>
	pos	n.
Geisel	0.
	syl	Gei:sel
	pron	Portuguese <1gIzel>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1907, Brazilian general and statesman; president of Brazil since 1974.
geisha	ety	C19: from Japanese, from gei art +sha person, from Ancient Chinese ngi and che 
geisha	infl
	or	geishas
	syl	gei+sha
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
geishas	infl
	head	geisha
	or	geisha
	syl	gei+shas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
geisha	0.
	syl	gei+sha
	pron	<1gAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional female companion for men in Japan, trained in music, dancing, and the art of conversation.
Geissler tube	ety	C19: named after Heinrich Geissler (1814-79), German mechanic
Geissler tube	0.
	syl	Geis:sler tube
	pron	<1gIsl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass or quartz vessel, usually having two bulbs containing electrodes separated by a capillary tube, for maintaining an electric discharge in a low-pressure gas as a source of visible or ultraviolet light for spectroscopy, etc.
gel	ety	C19: by shortening from #7gelatin 
gel	1.
	syl	gel
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	n.
	def	a semirigid jelly-like colloid in which a liquid is dispersed in a solid.
	exam	1	nondrip paint is a gel.
gel	2.
	syl	gel
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre, informal.
	def	See {gelatin} (sense 4).
gels	infl
	head	gel
	syl	gels
	pos	vb.
gelling	infl
	head	gel
	syl	gel+ling
	pos	vb.
gelled	infl
	head	gel
	syl	gelled.
	pos	vb.
gel	3.
	syl	gel
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become a gel.
gel	4.
	syl	gel
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {jell}.
gelada	ety	probably from Arabic qil*_adah mane
gelada	0.
	syl	ge+la+da
	pron	<1Jel*d*>, <1gel-> <Ji1la:d*>, <gi->
	pos	n.
	def	a NE African baboon, with dark brown hair forming a mane over the shoulders, a bare red chest, and a ridge muzzle: family Also called: {gelada baboon}.
gelandesprung	ety	from German Gel*"andesprung, from Gel*"ande terrain+ Sprung jump
gelande jump	alt
	head	gelandesprung
	or	gelandesprung
	syl	ge+l*"an+de jump
	pos	n.
gelandesprung	0.
	or	gelande jump
	syl	ge+l*"an+de+sprung
	pron	<g*1lend*2spruG>, German <g*1lend*2SpruG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a jump made in downhill skiing, usually over an obstacle.
gelatin	ety	C19: from French g*'elatine, from Medieval Latin gel*_atina, from Latin gel*_are to freeze
gelatine	alt
	head	gelatin
	or	gelatin
	syl	gel:a+tine
	pron	<1Jel*2tEn>
	pos	n.
gelatin	1.
	or	gelatine
	syl	gel:a+tin
	pron	<1Jel*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish water-soluble protein prepared by boiling animal hides and bones: used in foods, glue, photographic emulsions, etc.
gelatin	2.
	or	gelatine
	syl	gel:a+tin
	pron	<1Jel*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible jelly made of this substance, sweetened and flavoured.
gelatin	3.
	or	gelatine
	syl	gel:a+tin
	pron	<1Jel*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various substances that resemble gelatin.
gelatin	4.
	or	gelatine
	syl	gel:a+tin
	pron	<1Jel*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (informal): {gel}. a translucent substance used for colour effects in theatrical lighting.
gelatinise	alt
	head	gelatinize
	or	gelatinize
	syl	ge+lat:i+nise
	pron	<Ji1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
gelatinize	1.
	or	gelatinise
	syl	ge+lat:i+nize
	pron	<Ji1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become gelatinous.
gelatinize	2.
	or	gelatinise
	syl	ge+lat:i+nize
	pron	<Ji1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to coat (glass, paper, etc.) with gelatin.
gelatinization	sub
	head	gelatinize
	or	gelatinisation
	syl	ge+2lat:i+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
gelatinisation	sub
	head	gelatinize
	or	gelatinization
	syl	ge+2lat:i+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
gelatinizer	sub
	head	gelatinize
	or	gelatiniser
	syl	ge+1lat:i+2niz+er
	pos	n.
gelatiniser	sub
	head	gelatinize
	or	gelatinizer
	syl	ge+1lat:i+2nis+er
	pos	n.
gelatinoid	1.
	syl	ge+lat:i+noid
	pron	<Ji1l@ti2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling gelatin.
gelatinoid	2.
	syl	ge+lat:i+noid
	pron	<Ji1l@ti2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a gelatinoid substance, such as collagen.
gelatinous	1.
	syl	ge+lat:i+nous
	pron	<Ji1l@tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling jelly; viscous.
gelatinous	2.
	syl	ge+lat:i+nous
	pron	<Ji1l@tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or resembling gelatin.
gelatinously	sub
	head	gelatinous
	syl	ge+1lat:i+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
gelatinousness	sub
	head	gelatinous
	syl	ge+1lat:i+nous+ness
	pos	n.
gelation	ety	C19: from Latin gel*_ati*_o a freezing; see #7gelatin 
gelation	H1.0.
	syl	ge+la+tion
	pron	<Ji1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of freezing a liquid.
gelation	ety	C20: from #7gel 
gelation	H2.0.
	syl	ge+la+tion
	pron	<Ji1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of forming into a gel.
geld	ety	C13: from Old Norse gelda, from geldr barren
gelds	infl
	head	geld
	syl	gelds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gelding	infl
	head	geld
	syl	geld+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gelded	infl
	head	geld
	or	gelt
	syl	geld+ed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gelt	infl
	head	geld
	or	gelded
	syl	gelt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
geld	H1.1.
	syl	geld
	pron	<geld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to castrate (a horse or other animal).
geld	H1.2.
	syl	geld
	pron	<geld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of virility or vitality; emasculate; weaken.
gelder	sub
	head	geld
	syl	geld+er
	pos	n.
geld	ety	Old English gield service, tax; related to Old Norse gjald tribute, Old Frisian jeld, Old High German gelt retribution, income
geld	H2.0.
	syl	geld
	pron	<geld>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax on land levied in late Anglo-Saxon and Norman England.
Guelderland	alt
	head	Gelderland
	or	Gelderland
	syl	Guel+der+land
	pron	<1geld*2l@nd>, Dutch <1$xeld*r?!2lant>
	pos	n.
Gelderland	0.
	or	Guelderland
	syl	Gel+der+land
	pron	<1geld*2l@nd>, Dutch <1$xeld*r?!2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the E Netherlands: formerly a duchy, belonging successively to several different European powers. Capital: Arnhem. Pop.: 1580000 (1973 est.). Area: 5014 sq. km (1955 sq. miles). Also called: {Guelders}.
gelding	ety	C14: from Old Norse geldingr; see #7geld %1#7, -{#7ing %1}
gelding	0.
	syl	geld+ing
	pron	<1geldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a castrated male horse.
Claude	infl
	head	Gel'ee
	syl	Claude
	pron	<klo:d>
	pos	n.
Gel'ee	0.
	syl	Ge:l*'ee
	pron	French <Z*1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of {Claude Lorrain}.
Gelibolu	0.
	syl	Ge+li+bo+lu
	pron	<ge1libc2lu>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {Gallipoli}.
gelid	ety	C17: from Latin gelidus icy cold, from gelu frost
gelid	0.
	syl	gel+id
	pron	<1Jelid>
	pos	adj.
	def	very cold, icy, or frosty.
gelidity	sub
	head	gelid
	or	gelidness
	syl	ge+1lid+i:ty
	pos	n.
gelidness	sub
	head	gelid
	or	gelidity
	syl	gel+id+ness
	pos	n.
gelidly	sub
	head	gelid
	syl	gel+id+ly
	pos	adv.
gelignite	ety	C19: from #7gel (#7atin) #7+ Latin ignis fire+-{#7ite %1}
gelignite	0.
	syl	gel+ig+nite
	pron	<1Jelig2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dynamite in which the nitrogelatin is absorbed in a base of wood pulp and potassium or sodium nitrate. Also called (informal): {gelly}.
Gelligaer	0.
	syl	Gel+li+gaer
	pron	Welsh <2gehlE1gIr>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Wales, in Mid Glamorgan. Pop.: 33670 (1971).
gelsemium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Italian gelsomino #7jasmine 
gelsemiums	infl
	head	gelsemium
	or	gelsemia
	syl	gel+se+mi:ums
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gelsemia	infl
	head	gelsemium
	or	gelsemiums
	syl	gel+se+mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gelsemium	1.
	syl	gel+se+mi:um
	pron	<Jel1sEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any climbing shrub of the loganiaceous genus of SE Asia and North America, esp. the yellow jasmine, having fragrant yellow flowers.
gelsemium	2.
	syl	gel+se+mi:um
	pron	<Jel1sEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdered root of the yellow jasmine, formerly used as a sedative.
Gelsenkirchen	0.
	syl	Gel+sen+kir+chen
	pron	German <2gelzN1kir*,cN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 333202 (1974 est.).
gelt	H1.0.
	syl	gelt
	pron	<gelt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {geld%1}.
gelt	ety	C19: from Yiddish, from Old High German gelt reward
gelt	H2.0.
	syl	gelt
	pron	<gelt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	cash or funds; money.
gem	ety	C14: from Old French gemme, from Latin gemma bud, precious stone
gem	1.
	syl	gem
	pron	<Jem>
	pos	n.
	def	a precious or semiprecious stone used in jewellery as a decoration; jewel.
gem	2.
	syl	gem
	pron	<Jem>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing held to be a perfect example; treasure.
gem	3.
	syl	gem
	pron	<Jem>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 4 point.
gems	infl
	head	gem
	syl	gems
	pos	vb.
gemming	infl
	head	gem
	syl	gem+ming
	pos	vb.
gemmed	infl
	head	gem
	syl	gemmed.
	pos	vb.
gem	4.
	syl	gem
	pron	<Jem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or ornament with gems.
gemlike	sub
	head	gem
	syl	gem+2like
	pos	adj.
gemmy	sub
	head	gem
	syl	gem+my
	pos	adj.
Gemara	ety	C17: from Aramaic gem*_ar*_a completion, from gem*_ar to complete
Gemara	0.
	syl	Ge+ma+ra
	pron	<ge1ma:r*>, Hebrew <gema1ra>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the later main part of the Talmud, being a commentary on the Mishnah.
Gemaric	sub
	head	Gemara
	syl	Ge+1ma+ric
	pos	adj.
Gemarist	sub
	head	Gemara
	syl	Ge+1ma+rist
	pos	n.
gemeinschaft	ety	German, literally: community
gemeinschaften	infl
	head	gemeinschaft
	syl	ge+mein+schaf+ten
	pron	German <-2Saft*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gemeinschaft	0.
	syl	ge+mein+schaft
	pron	German <g*1mIn2Saft>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a social group united by common beliefs, family ties, etc. Compare: {gesellschaft}.
geminate	ety	C17: from Latin gemin*_are to double, from geminus born at the same time, twin
geminate	1.
	syl	gem:i+nate
	pron	<1Jeminit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	combined in pairs; doubled.
	exam	1	a geminate leaf;
	exam	2	a geminate consonant.
geminate	2.
	syl	gem:i+nate
	pron	<1Jemi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to arrange or be arranged in pairs.
	exam	1	the @6t@9s in Italian @6gatto@9 are geminated.
geminately	sub
	head	geminate
	syl	gem:i+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
gemination	1.
	syl	gem:i+na+tion
	pron	<2Jemi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of being doubled or paired.
gemination	2.
	syl	gem:i+na+tion
	pron	<2Jemi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the doubling of a consonant.
gemination	3.
	syl	gem:i+na+tion
	pron	<2Jemi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate repetition of a word, phrase, or clause for rhetorical effect.
Geminorum	infl
	head	Gemini
	syl	Gem:i+no+rum
	pron	<2Jemi1nc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Gemini	1.
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Taurus and Cancer on the ecliptic and containing the stars Castor and Pollux.
Gemini	2.
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	another name for {Castor and Pollux}.
Gemini	3.
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	any of a series of manned U.S. spacecraft launched between the Mercury and Apollo projects to improve orbital rendezvous and docking techniques.
Gemini	4.a.
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Twins}. the third sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800335 , having a mutable air classification and ruled by the planet Mercury. The sun is in this sign between about May 21 and June 20.
Gemini	4.b.
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Gemini	5.
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Gemini.
Gemini	xref
	syl	Gem:i+ni
	pron	<1Jemi2nI>, <-1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 4b., 5): {Gem@.i+ni@.an} (@!d#f$em$I#!na$I$$n).
gemma	ety	C18: from Latin: bud, #7gem 
gemmae	infl
	head	gemma
	syl	gem+mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gemma	1.
	syl	gem+ma
	pron	<1Jem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small asexual reproductive structure in liverworts, mosses, etc., that becomes detached from the parent and develops into a new individual.
gemma	2.
	syl	gem+ma
	pron	<1Jem*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for {gemmule} (sense 1).
gemmaceous	sub
	head	gemma
	syl	gem+ma+ceous
	pron	<Je1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
gemmate	1.
	syl	gem+mate
	pron	<1JemAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some plants and animals
	def	having or reproducing by gemmae.
gemmate	2.
	syl	gem+mate
	pron	<1JemAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce or reproduce by gemmae.
gemmation	sub
	head	gemmate
	syl	gem+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
gemmiparous	0.
	syl	gem+mip:a+rous
	pron	<Je1mip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and animals
	def	reproducing by gemmae or buds.
gemmiparously	sub
	head	gemmiparous
	syl	gem+1mip:a+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
gemmulation	0.
	syl	gem+mu+la+tion
	pron	<2Jemju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of reproducing by or bearing gemmules.
gemmule	ety	C19: from French, from Latin gemmula a little bud; see #7gem 
gemmule	1.
	syl	gem+mule
	pron	<1Jemju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a cell or mass of cells produced asexually by sponges and developing into a new individual; bud.
gemmule	2.
	syl	gem+mule
	pron	<1Jemju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a small gemma.
gemmule	3.
	syl	gem+mule
	pron	<1Jemju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hereditary particle postulated by Darwin in his theory of pangenesis.
gemmology	alt
	head	gemology
	or	gemology
	syl	gem+mol+o:gy
	pron	<Je1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
gemology	0.
	or	gemmology
	syl	gem+ol+o:gy
	pron	<Je1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mineralogy that is concerned with gems and gemstones.
gemological	sub
	head	gemology
	or	gemmological
	syl	gem:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Jem*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
gemmological	sub
	head	gemology
	or	gemological
	syl	gem+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Jem*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
gemologist	sub
	head	gemology
	or	gemmologist
	syl	gem+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
gemmologist	sub
	head	gemology
	or	gemologist
	syl	gem+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
gemot	ety	Old English gem*_ot #7moot 
gemote	alt
	head	gemot
	or	gemot
	syl	ge+mote
	pron	<gi1m*ut>
	pos	n.
gemot	0.
	or	gemote
	syl	ge+mot
	pron	<gi1m*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	a legal or administrative assembly of a community, such as a shire or hundred.
gemsbok	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from German Gemsbock, from Gemse chamois+ Bock {#7buck %1}
gemsbuck	alt
	head	gemsbok
	or	gemsbok
	syl	gems+buck
	pron	<1gemz2b^k>
	pos	n.
gemsbok	infl
	or	gemsbuck
	syl	gems+bok
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gemsboks	infl
	head	gemsbok
	or	gemsbucks
	syl	gems+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gemsbuck	infl
	head	gemsbok
	or	gemsbok
	syl	gems+buck
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gemsbucks	infl
	head	gemsbok
	or	gemsboks
	syl	gems+bucks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gemsbok	0.
	or	gemsbuck
	syl	gems+bok
	pron	<1gemz2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	an oryx, of southern Africa, marked with a broad black band along its flanks.
gemstone	0.
	syl	gem+stone
	pron	<1Jem2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a precious or semiprecious stone, esp. one cut and polished for setting in jewellery.
gemutlich	0.
	syl	ge+m*"ut+lich
	pron	German. <g*1my:tli*,c>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a feeling or atmosphere of warmth and friendliness; cosy.
gen	ety	C20: from gen (eral information) 
gen	0.
	syl	gen
	pron	<Jen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	information.
	exam	1	give me the gen on your latest project.
gen	1.
	syl	gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gender.
gen	2.
	syl	gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	general(ly).
gen	3.
	syl	gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	generator.
gen	4.
	syl	gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	generic.
gen	5.
	syl	gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	genitive.
gen	6.
	syl	gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	genus.
Gen	1.
	syl	Gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	General.
Gen	2.
	syl	Gen.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Genesis.
-gen	ety	via French -g*`ene, from Greek -gen*_es born
-gen	0.
	syl	-gen
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-gen	1.
	syl	-gen
	def	producing or that which produces.
	exam	1	hydrogen.
-gen	2.
	syl	-gen
	def	something produced.
	exam	1	antigen.
genappe	ety	C19: from Genappe, Belgium, where originally manu?!factured
genappe	0.
	syl	ge+nappe
	pron	<J*1n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth worsted yarn used for braid, etc.
gendarme	ety	C16: from French, from gens d'armes people of arms
gendarme	1.
	syl	gen+darme
	pron	<1Zonda:m>, French <Z?~a1darm>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the police force in France or in countries influenced or controlled by France.
gendarme	2.
	syl	gen+darme
	pron	<1Zonda:m>, French <Z?~a1darm>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for a {policeman}.
gendarme	3.
	syl	gen+darme
	pron	<1Zonda:m>, French <Z?~a1darm>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp pinnacle of rock on a mountain ridge.
gendarmery	alt
	head	gendarmerie
	or	gendarmerie
	syl	gen+dar+me+ry
	pron	<Zon1da:m*ri>, French <Z?~adarm1ri>
	pos	n.
gendarmerie	1.
	or	gendarmery
	syl	gen+dar+me+rie
	pron	<Zon1da:m*ri>, French <Z?~adarm1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole corps of gendarmes.
gendarmerie	2.
	or	gendarmery
	syl	gen+dar+me+rie
	pron	<Zon1da:m*ri>, French <Z?~adarm1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the head?!quarters or barracks of a body of gendarmes.
gender	ety	C14: from Old French gendre, from Latin genus kind
gender	1.
	syl	gen+der
	pron	<1Jend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of two or more grammatical categories into which the nouns of certain languages are divided, sometimes but not necessarily corresponding to the sex of the referent when animate. See also {natural gender}.
gender	2.
	syl	gen+der
	pron	<1Jend*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the categories, such as masculine, feminine, neuter, or common, within such a set.
gender	3.
	syl	gen+der
	pron	<1Jend*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the state of being male, female, or neuter.
gender	4.
	syl	gen+der
	pron	<1Jend*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	all the members of one sex.
	exam	1	the female gender.
genderless	sub
	head	gender
	syl	gen+der+less
	pos	adj.
gene	ety	C20: from German Gen, shortened from Pangen; see #7pan -#7, -#7gen 
gene	0.
	syl	gene
	pron	<JEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of heredity, capable of replication and mutation, occupying a fixed position on a chromosome and transmitted from parent to offspring during reproduction. It is thought to act by controlling the synthesis of a particular polypeptide chain in protein synthesis.
-gene	0.
	syl	-gene
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-gen}.
geneal	0.
	syl	geneal.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	genealogy.
genealogical tree	0.
	syl	ge+ne:a+log:i+cal tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {family tree}.
genealogy	ety	C13: from Old French genealogie, from Late Latin gene*_alogia, from Greek, from genea race
genealogies	infl
	head	genealogy
	syl	ge+ne:al+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genealogy	1.
	syl	ge+ne:al+o:gy
	pron	<2JEni1@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the direct descent of an individual or group from an ancestor.
genealogy	2.
	syl	ge+ne:al+o:gy
	pron	<2JEni1@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the evolutionary development of animals and plants from earlier forms.
genealogy	3.
	syl	ge+ne:al+o:gy
	pron	<2JEni1@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a chart showing the relationships and descent of an individual, group, etc.
genealogical	sub
	head	genealogy
	or	genealogic
	syl	ge+ne:a+log:i+cal
	pron	<2JEni*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
genealogic	sub
	head	genealogy
	or	genealogical
	syl	ge+ne:a+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
genealogically	sub
	head	genealogy
	syl	ge+ne:a+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
genealogist	sub
	head	genealogy
	syl	ge+ne:1al:o+gist
	pos	n.
gene flow	0.
	syl	gene flow
	pos	n.
	def	the movement and exchange of genes between interbreeding populations.
gene frequency	0.
	syl	gene fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the frequency of occurrence of a particu?!lar gene in a population in relation to the frequency of its alleles.
gene pool	0.
	syl	gene pool
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of all the genes in an interbreeding population.
genera	0.
	syl	gen+er:a
	pron	<1Jen*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {genus}.
generable	ety	C15: from Late Latin gener*_abilis, from Latin gener*_are to beget
generable	0.
	syl	gen+er+a:ble
	pron	<1Jen*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be generated.
general	ety	C13: from Latin gener*_alis of a particular kind, from genus kind
general	1.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	common; widespread.
	exam	1	a general feeling of horror at the crime.
general	2.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, including, applying to, or participated in by all or most of the members of a group, category, or community.
general	3.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to various branches of an activity, profession, etc.; not specialized.
	exam	1	general office work.
general	4.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	including various or miscellaneous items.
	exam	1	general knowledge;
	exam	2	a general store.
general	5.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not specific as to detail; overall.
	exam	1	a general description of the merchandise.
general	6.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not definite; vague.
	exam	1	give me a general idea of when you will finish.
general	7.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	applicable or true in most cases; usual.
general	8.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	having superior or extended authority or rank.
	exam	1	general manager;
	exam	2	consul general.
general	9.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {pass}. designating a degree awarded at some universities, studied at a lower academic standard than an honours degree. See { {honours} (sense 2).}
general	10.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	relating to or involving the entire body or many of its parts; systemic.
general	11.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of a rank senior to lieutenant general, esp. one who commands a large military formation.
general	12.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who applies strategy or tactics.
general	13.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a general condition or principle: opposed to
general	14.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a title for the head of a religious order, congregation, etc.
general	15.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	short for {general anaesthetic}.
general	16.
	syl	gen+er+al
	pron	<1Jen*r*l>, <1Jenr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the people; public.
in general	17.
	head	general
	syl	in general.
	def	generally; mostly or usually.
generalness	sub
	head	general
	syl	gen+er+al+ness
	pos	n.
general anaesthetic	0.
	syl	gen+er+al an+aes+thet+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a drug producing anaesthesia of the entire body, with loss of consciousness.
General Assembly	1.
	syl	Gen+er+al As+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	def	the deliberative assembly of the United Nations. Abbrev.: {G.A}.
General Assembly	2.
	syl	Gen+er+al As+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	def	the parliament of New Zealand.
General Assembly	3.
	syl	Gen+er+al As+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme governing body of certain religious denominations, esp. of the Presbyterian Church.
General Certificate of Education	0.
	syl	Gen+er+al Cer+tif:i+cate of Ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See
general delivery	0.
	syl	gen+er+al de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. and Canadian equivalent of {poste restante}.
general election	1.
	syl	gen+er+al e:lec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an election in which representatives are chosen in all constituencies of a state.
general election	2.
	syl	gen+er+al e:lec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a final election from which successful candidates are sent to a legislative body. Compare {primary}.
general election	3.
	syl	gen+er+al e:lec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a national or state election in contrast to a local election.
general hospital	0.
	syl	gen+er+al hos+pi+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a hospital not specializing in the treatment of particular illnesses or of patients of a particular sex or age group.
generalissimo	ety	C17: from Italian, superlative of generale #7general 
generalissimos	infl
	head	generalissimo
	syl	gen+er+al+is+si+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
generalissimo	0.
	syl	gen+er+al+is+si+mo
	pron	<2Jen*r*1lisi2m*u>, <2Jenr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a supreme commander of combined military, naval, and air forces, esp. one who wields political as well as military power.
generalist	0.
	syl	gen+er+al+ist
	pron	<1Jen*r*list>, <1Jenr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is knowl?!edgeable in many fields of study. Compare { {specialist} (sense 1).}
generalities	infl
	head	generality
	syl	gen+er+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
generality	1.
	syl	gen+er+al+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle or observation having general application, esp. when imprecise or unable to be proved.
generality	2.
	syl	gen+er+al+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being general.
generality	3.
	syl	gen+er+al+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the majority.
generalisation	alt
	head	generalization
	or	generalization
	syl	gen+er+al:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2Jenr*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
generalization	1.
	or	generalisation
	syl	gen+er+al:i+za+tion
	pron	<2Jenr*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle, theory, etc., with general application.
generalization	2.
	or	generalisation
	syl	gen+er+al:i+za+tion
	pron	<2Jenr*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of generalizing.
generalization	3.
	or	generalisation
	syl	gen+er+al:i+za+tion
	pron	<2Jenr*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process of evoking by certain stimuli a response learned to a similar stimulus. See also {conditioning}.
generalization	4.
	or	generalisation
	syl	gen+er+al:i+za+tion
	pron	<2Jenr*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition assert?!ing the truth of something either for all members of a class ({universal generalization}) or for one or more particular members of a class ({existential generalization) }.
generalise	alt
	head	generalize
	or	generalize
	syl	gen+er+al+ise
	pron	<1Jenr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
generalize	1.
	or	generalise
	syl	gen+er+al+ize
	pron	<1Jenr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (general principles or conclusions) from (detailed facts, experience, etc.); infer.
generalize	2.
	or	generalise
	syl	gen+er+al+ize
	pron	<1Jenr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think or speak in generalities, esp. in a prejudiced way.
generalize	3.
	or	generalise
	syl	gen+er+al+ize
	pron	<1Jenr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to become widely used or known.
generalize	4.a.
	or	generalise
	syl	gen+er+al+ize
	pron	<1Jenr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread throughout the body.
generalize	4.b.
	or	generalise
	syl	gen+er+al+ize
	pron	<1Jenr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change from a localized infection or condition to a systemic one.
generalizer	sub
	head	generalize
	or	generaliser
	syl	gen+er+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
generaliser	sub
	head	generalize
	or	generalizer
	syl	gen+er+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
generalized other	0.
	syl	gen+er+al+ized oth+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an individual's concept of other people.
generally	1.
	syl	gen+er+al+ly
	pron	<1Jenr*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	usually; as a rule.
generally	2.
	syl	gen+er+al+ly
	pron	<1Jenr*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	commonly or widely.
generally	3.
	syl	gen+er+al+ly
	pron	<1Jenr*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	without reference to specific details or facts; broadly.
general officer	0.
	syl	gen+er+al of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding a commission of brigadier's rank or above in the army, air force, or marine corps.
general paralysis of the insane	0.
	syl	gen+er+al pa+ral:y+sis of the in+sane
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of the central nervous system: a late manifestation of syphilis, often occurring up to 15 years after the original infection, characterized by mental deterioration, speech defects, and progressive paralysis. Abbrev.: {GPI} Also called: {general paresis, dementia paralytica}.
General Post Office	1.
	syl	Gen+er+al Post Of+fice
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain until l969
	def	the department of the central Government that provided postal and telephone services.
General Post Office	2.
	syl	Gen+er+al Post Of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	the main post office in a locality.
general practitioner	0.
	syl	gen+er+al prac+ti+tion+er
	pos	n.
	def	a physician who does not specialize but has a medical practice ({general practice}) in which he treats all illnesses. Informal name: {family doctor}. Abbrev.: {G.P}.
general semantics	0.
	syl	gen+er+al se+man+tics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a school of thought, founded by Alfred Korzybski, that stresses the arbitrary nature of language and other symbols and the problems that result from misunderstanding their nature.
generalship	1.
	syl	gen+er+al+ship
	pron	<1Jenr*l2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or duties of exercising command of a major military formation or formations.
generalship	2.
	syl	gen+er+al+ship
	pron	<1Jenr*l2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	tactical or administrative skill.
general staff	0.
	syl	gen+er+al staff
	pos	n.
	def	officers assigned to advise senior officers in the planning and execution of military policy.
general strike	0.
	syl	gen+er+al strike
	pos	n.
	def	a strike by all or most of the workers of a country, province, city, etc., esp. such a strike that took place in Britain in 1926.
General Synod	0.
	syl	Gen+er+al Syn+od
	pos	n.
	def	the governing body, under Parliament, of the Church of England, made up of the bishops and elected clerical and lay representatives.
general theory of relativity	0.
	syl	gen+er+al the:o+ry of rel:a+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of gravitation, developed by Einstein in 1916, extending the special theory of relativity to include acceleration and leading to the conclusion that gravitational forces are equivalent to forces caused by acceleration.
generate	ety	C16: from Latin gener*_are to beget, from genus kind
generate	1.
	syl	gen+er+ate
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to produce or bring into being; create.
generate	2.
	syl	gen+er+ate
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to produce (electricity), esp. in a power station.
generate	3.
	syl	gen+er+ate
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to produce (a substance) by a chemical process.
generate	4.
	syl	gen+er+ate
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Mathematics, linguistics.
	def	to provide a precise criterion or specification for membership in (a set).
	exam	1	these rules will generate all the noun phrases in English.
generate	5.
	syl	gen+er+ate
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to trace or form by moving a point, line, or plane in a specific way.
	exam	1	circular motion of a line generates a cylinder.
generation	1.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of bringing into being; production or reproduction, esp. of offspring.
generation	2.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a successive stage in natural descent of people or animals or the individuals produced at each stage.
generation	3.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal or average time between two such generations of a species: about 35 years for humans.
generation	4.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a phase or form in the life cycle of a plant or animal characterized by a particular type of reproduction.
	exam	1	the gametophyte generation.
generation	5.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	all the people of approximately the same age, esp. when considered as sharing certain attitudes, etc.
generation	6.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	production of electricity, heat, etc.
generation	7.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a set of nuclei formed directly from a preceding set in a chain reaction.
generation	8.a.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	belonging to a generation specified as having been born in or as having parents, grandparents, etc., born in a given country.
	exam	1	a third-generation American.
generation	8.b.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	belonging to a specified stage of development in manufacture, usually implying improvement.
	exam	1	a second-generation computer.
generation gap	0.
	syl	gen+er:a+tion gap
	pos	n.
	def	the years separating one generation from the generation that precedes or follows it, esp. when regarded as representing the difference in outlook and the lack of understanding between them.
generative	1.
	syl	gen+er:a+tive
	pron	<1Jen*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the production of offspring, parts, etc..
	exam	1	a generative cell.
generative	2.
	syl	gen+er:a+tive
	pron	<1Jen*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of producing or originating.
generative grammar	0.
	syl	gen+er:a+tive gram+mar
	pos	n.
	def	a description of a language in terms of explicit rules that ideally generate all and only the grammatical sentences of the language. Compare {transformational grammar}.
generative semantics	0.
	syl	gen+er:a+tive se+man+tics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a school of semantic theory based on the doctrine that syntactic and semantic structure are of the same formal nature and that there is a single system of rules in the mind that relates surface structure to meaning. Compare {interpretive semantics}.
generator	1.a.
	syl	gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy by electromagnetic induction, esp. a large one as in a power station.
generator	1.b.
	syl	gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing a voltage electrostatically.
generator	1.c.
	syl	gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that converts one form of energy into another form.
	exam	1	an acoustic generator.
generator	2.
	syl	gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for producing a gas.
generator	3.
	syl	gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<1Jen*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that generates.
generatrices	infl
	head	generatrix
	syl	gen+er:a+tri+ces
	pron	<1Jen*?!2rAtri2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
generatrix	0.
	syl	gen+er:a+trix
	pron	<1Jen*2rAtriks>
	pos	n.
	def	a point, line, or plane that is moved in a specific way to produce a geometric figure.
generic	ety	C17: from French; see #7genus 
generical	alt
	head	generic
	or	generic
	syl	ge+ner:i+cal
	pos	adj.
generic	1.
	or	generical
	syl	ge+ner+ic
	pron	<Ji1nerik>
	pos	adj.
	def	applicable or referring to a whole class or group; general.
generic	2.
	or	generical
	syl	ge+ner+ic
	pron	<Ji1nerik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to a genus.
	exam	1	the generic name.
generic	3.
	or	generical
	syl	ge+ner+ic
	pron	<Ji1nerik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug
	def	not having a trademark.
generically	sub
	head	generic
	syl	ge+1ner:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
generosities	infl
	head	generosity
	syl	gen+er+os+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
generosity	1.
	syl	gen+er+os+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1rositi>
	pos	n.
	def	willingness and liberality in giving away one's money, time, etc.; magnanim?!ity.
generosity	2.
	syl	gen+er+os+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1rositi>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from pettiness in character and mind.
generosity	3.
	syl	gen+er+os+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1rositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a generous act.
generosity	4.
	syl	gen+er+os+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*1rositi>
	pos	n.
	def	abundance; plenty.
generous	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin gener*_osus nobly born, from genus race; see #7genus 
generous	1.
	syl	gen+er+ous
	pron	<1Jen*r*s>, <1Jenr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing and liberal in giving away one's money, time, etc.; munificent.
generous	2.
	syl	gen+er+ous
	pron	<1Jen*r*s>, <1Jenr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from pettiness in character and mind.
generous	3.
	syl	gen+er+ous
	pron	<1Jen*r*s>, <1Jenr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full or plentiful.
	exam	1	a generous portion.
generous	4.
	syl	gen+er+ous
	pron	<1Jen*r*s>, <1Jenr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine
	def	rich in alcohol.
generous	5.
	syl	gen+er+ous
	pron	<1Jen*r*s>, <1Jenr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a soil type
	def	fertile.
generously	sub
	head	generous
	syl	gen+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
generousness	sub
	head	generous
	syl	gen+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
genesis	ety	Old English: via Latin from Greek; related to Greek gignesthai to be born
geneses	infl
	head	genesis
	syl	gen+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genesis	0.
	syl	gen+e:sis
	pron	<1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a beginning or origin of anything.
Genesis	0.
	syl	Gen+e:sis
	pron	<1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the first book of the Old Testament recounting the events from the Creation of the world to the sojourning of the Israelites in Egypt.
-genesis	ety	New Latin, from Latin: #7genesis 
-genesis	0.
	syl	-gen:e:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating genesis, development, or generation.
	exam	1	biogenesis;
	exam	2	parthenogenesis.
-genetic	sub
	head	-genesis
	or	-genic
	syl	-ge:net:ic
	pos	adj.
-genic	sub
	head	-genesis
	or	-genetic
	syl	-gen:ic
	pos	adj.
genet	ety	C15: from Old French genette, from Arabic jarnayt 
genette	alt
	head	genet
	or	genet
	syl	ge+nette
	pron	<1Jenit>, <Ji1net>, <Ji1net>
	pos	n.
genet	H1.1.
	or	genette
	syl	gen+et
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
	def	any agile catlike viverrine mammal of the genus inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and S Europe, having an elongated head, thick spotted or blotched fur, and a very long tail.
genet	H1.2.
	or	genette
	syl	gen+et
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of such an animal.
genet	H2.0.
	syl	gen+et
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete spelling of {jennet}.
Jean	infl
	head	Genet
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Genet	0.
	syl	Ge:net
	pron	French <Z*1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, French dramatist and novelist; his novels include (1944) and his plays, (1947) and (1956).
genetic	ety	C19: from #7genesis 
genetical	alt
	head	genetic
	or	genetic
	syl	ge+net:i+cal
	pos	adj.
genetic	0.
	or	genetical
	syl	ge+net+ic
	pron	<Ji1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to genetics, genes, or the origin of something.
genetically	sub
	head	genetic
	syl	ge+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
genetic code	0.
	syl	ge+net+ic code
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the order in which the nitrogenous bases of DNA are arranged in the molecule, which determines the type and amount of protein synthesized in the cell. The four bases are arranged in groups of three in a specific order, each group acting as a unit (codon), which specifies a particu?!lar amino acid. See also {messenger RNA, transfer RNA}.
genetic engineering	0.
	syl	ge+net+ic en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	alteration of the structure of the chromosomes in living organisms so as to produce effects beneficial to man in agriculture, medicine, etc.
geneticist	0.
	syl	ge+net:i+cist
	pron	<Ji1netisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies or specializes in genetics.
genetics	1.
	syl	ge+net+ics
	pron	<Ji1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of heredity and variation in organisms.
genetics	2.
	syl	ge+net+ics
	pron	<Ji1netiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the genetic features and constitution of a single organism, species, or group.
Geneva	1.
	syl	Ge+ne:va
	pron	<Ji1nEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Switzerland, in the Rh*^one valley on Lake Geneva: centre of Calvinism; head?!quarters of the International Red Cross (1864), the International Labour Office (1925), the League of Nations (1929-46), the World Health Organization, and the European office of the United Nations; banking centre. Pop.: 159200 (1975 est.).
Geneva	2.
	syl	Ge+ne:va
	pron	<Ji1nEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton in SW Switzerland. Capital: Geneva. Pop.: 331599 (1970). Area: 282 sq. km (109 sq. miles).
Lake	3.
	head	Geneva
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake between SW Switzerland and E France: fed and drained by the River Rh*^one, it is the largest of the Alpine lakes; the surface is subject to considerable changes of level. Area: 580 sq. km (224 sq. miles). French name: {Lac L*'eman}. German name: {Genfersee}.
Geneva	xref
	syl	Ge+ne:va
	pron	<Ji1nEv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	for senses 1 and 2
	def	French name: {Gen*`eve}; German name: {Genf}.
Geneva bands	ety	C19: named after G#7eneva, where originally worn by Swiss Calvinist clergy
Geneva bands	0.
	syl	Ge+ne:va bands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of white lawn or linen strips hanging from the front of the neck or collar of some ecclesiastical and academic robes.
Geneva Convention	0.
	syl	Ge+ne:va Con+ven+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the international agreement, first formulated in 1864 at Geneva, establishing a code for wartime treatment of the sick or wounded: revised and extended on several occasions to cover maritime warfare and prisoners of war.
Geneva gown	ety	C19: named after G#7eneva ; see G#7eneva bands 
Geneva gown	0.
	syl	Ge+ne:va gown
	pos	n.
	def	a long loose black gown with very wide sleeves worn by academics or Protestant clerics.
Genevese	alt
	head	Genevan
	or	Genevan
	syl	Gen+e:vese
	pron	<2Jeni1vEz>
	pos	adj.
Genevan	1.
	or	Genevese
	syl	Ge+ne:van
	pron	<Ji1nEvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Geneva.
Genevan	2.
	or	Genevese
	syl	Ge+ne:van
	pron	<Ji1nEvN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	of, adhering to, or relating to the teachings of Calvin or the Calvinists.
Genevans	infl
	head	Genevan
	or	Genevese
	syl	Ge+ne:vans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Genevese	infl
	head	Genevan
	or	Genevans
	syl	Ge+ne:vese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Genevan	3.
	or	Genevese
	syl	Ge+ne:van
	pron	<Ji1nEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Geneva.
Genevan	4.
	or	Genevese
	syl	Ge+ne:van
	pron	<Ji1nEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {Calvinist}.
Geneve	0.
	syl	Ge+n*`eve
	pron	<Z*1ne:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Geneva}.
Saint	infl
	head	Genevieve
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Genevieve	0.
	syl	Gen:e:vi*`eve
	pron	<1Jeni2vEv>, French <Z*n1vje:v>
	pos	n.
	def	??422-??512 #7a.d., French nun; patron saint of Paris. Feast day: Jan. 3.
Genf	0.
	syl	Genf
	pron	<genf>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Geneva}.
Genfersee	0.
	syl	Genf+er+see
	pron	<1genf*r2zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for (Lake) {Geneva}.
Genghis Khan	0.
	syl	Gen:ghis Khan
	pron	<1geGgis> <1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	original name or ??1162-1227, Mongol ruler, whose empire stretched from the Black Sea to the Pacific. Also called: {Jinghis Khan, Jenghiz Khan}.
genial	ety	C16: from Latin geni*_alis relating to birth or marriage, from genius tutelary deity; see #7genius 
genial	H1.1.
	syl	gen+ial
	pron	<1JEnj*l>, <-ni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerful, easygoing, and warm in manner or behaviour.
genial	H1.2.
	syl	gen+ial
	pron	<1JEnj*l>, <-ni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasantly warm, so as to give life, growth, or health.
	exam	1	the genial sunshine.
geniality	sub
	head	genial
	or	genialness
	syl	ge+ni+al+i:ty
	pron	<2JEni1@liti>
	pos	n.
genialness	sub
	head	genial
	or	geniality
	syl	gen+ial+ness
	pos	n.
genially	sub
	head	genial
	syl	gen+ial+ly
	pos	adv.
genial	ety	C19: from Greek geneion, from genus jaw
genial	H2.0.
	syl	ge+ni:al
	pron	<Ji1nE*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the chin.
genic	0.
	syl	gen+ic
	pron	<1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a gene or genes.
-genic	ety	from -#7gen+ -#7ic 
-genic	0.
	syl	-gen:ic
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	combining form.
-genic	1.
	syl	-gen:ic
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to production or generation.
	exam	1	antigenic.
-genic	2.
	syl	-gen:ic
	pos	adj.
	def	well suited to or suitable for.
	exam	1	photogenic.
geniculate	ety	C17: from Latin genicul*_atus jointed, from geniculum a little knee, small joint, from genu knee
geniculate	1.
	syl	ge+nic:u+late
	pron	<Ji1nikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	bent at a sharp angle.
	exam	1	geniculate antennae.
geniculate	2.
	syl	ge+nic:u+late
	pron	<Ji1nikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a joint or joints capable of bending sharply.
geniculately	sub
	head	geniculate
	syl	ge+1nic:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
geniculation	sub
	head	geniculate
	syl	ge+2nic:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
genie	ety	C18: from French g*'enie, from Arabic jinni demon, influenced by Latin genius attendant spirit; see #7genius 
genie	1.
	syl	ge+nie
	pron	<1JEni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in fairy tales and stories
	def	a servant who appears by magic and fulfils a person's wishes.
genie	2.
	syl	ge+nie
	pron	<1JEni>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {jinni}.
genii	0.
	syl	ge+ni:i
	pron	<1JEni2I>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of { {genius} (senses 5, 6).}
genip	ety	C18: from Spanish genipa, from French, from Guarani
genip	0.
	syl	gen+ip
	pron	<1Jenip>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {genipap}.
genipap	ety	C17: from Portuguese genipapo, from Tupi
genip	alt
	head	genipap
	or	genipap
	syl	gen+ip
	pos	n.
genipap	1.
	or	genip
	syl	gen:i+pap
	pron	<1Jeni2p@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen West Indian rubiaceous tree, with reddish-brown edible orange-like fruits.
genipap	2.
	or	genip
	syl	gen:i+pap
	pron	<1Jeni2p@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
genit	0.
	syl	genit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	genitive.
genital	ety	C14: from Latin genit*_alis concerning birth, from gignere to beget
genital	1.
	syl	gen:i+tal
	pron	<1JenitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sexual organs or to reproduction.
genital	2.
	syl	gen:i+tal
	pron	<1JenitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	relating to the mature stage of psychosexual development in which an affectionate relationship with one's sex partner is established. Compare { {anal} (sense 2),} { {oral} (sense 7)}, { {phallic} (sense 2).}
genitalia	alt
	head	genitals
	or	genitals
	syl	gen:i+ta+li:a
	pron	<2dzeni1tAli*>, <-1tAlj*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genitals	0.
	or	genitalia
	syl	gen:i+tals
	pron	<1JenitLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the sexual organs; the testicles and penis of a male or the labia, clitoris, and vagina of a female.
genitalic	sub
	head	genitals
	syl	gen:i+tal+ic
	pron	<2Jeni1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
genitive	ety	C14: from Latin genet*_ivus, relating to birth, from gignere to produce
genitive	1.
	syl	gen:i+tive
	pron	<1Jenitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns, pronouns, and adjectives in inflected languages used to indicate a relation of ownership or association, usually translated by English
genitive	2.a.
	syl	gen:i+tive
	pron	<1Jenitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the genitive case.
genitive	2.b.
	syl	gen:i+tive
	pron	<1Jenitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or speech element in this case.
genitival	sub
	head	genitive
	syl	gen:i+ti+val
	pron	<2Jeni1tIvL>
	pos	adj.
genitivally	sub
	head	genitive
	syl	gen:i+1ti+val+ly
	pos	adv.
genitor	ety	C15: from Latin, from gignere to beget
genitor	0.
	syl	gen:i+tor
	pron	<1Jenit*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the biological father as distinguished from the pater or legal father.
genitourinary	0.
	syl	gen:i:to+u:ri+nar:y
	pron	<2Jenit*u1ju*rin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {urogenital}.
genius	ety	C16: from Latin, from gignere to beget
geniuses	infl
	head	genius
	syl	ge+ni+us:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genius	1.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	a person with exceptional ability, esp. of a highly original kind.
genius	2.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	such ability or capacity.
	exam	1	Mozart's musical genius.
genius	3.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	the distinctive spirit or creative nature of a nation, era, language, etc.
genius	4.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	a person considered as exerting great influence of a certain sort.
	exam	1	an evil genius.
genius	5.a.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	the guiding spirit who attends a person from birth to death.
genius	5.b.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	the guardian spirit of a place, group of people, or institution.
genius	6.
	syl	ge+ni+us
	pron	<1JEni*s>, <-nj*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arabic myth. (usually pl.
	usage	for defs. 5, 6
	def	a demon; jinn.
genius loci	ety	genius of the place
genius loci	1.
	syl	ge+ni+us lo:ci
	pron	Latin. <1JEni*s> <1l*usI>
	pos	n.
	def	the guardian spirit of a place.
genius loci	2.
	syl	ge+ni+us lo:ci
	pron	Latin. <1JEni*s> <1l*usI>
	pos	n.
	def	the special atmosphere of a particular place.
genizah	ety	C19: from Hebrew, literally: a hiding place, from g*_anaz to hide, set aside
genizah	0.
	syl	ge+ni+zah
	pron	<ge1nEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a synagogue for storing books, sacred objects, etc.
Genck	alt
	head	Genk
	or	Genk
	syl	Genck
	pron	Flemish <xeGk>
	pos	n.
Genk	0.
	or	Genck
	syl	Genk
	pron	Flemish <xeGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Belgium, in Limbourg province: coal-mining. Pop.: 57913 (1970).
genl	alt
	head	Genl
	or	Genl
	syl	genl.
Genl	0.
	or	genl
	syl	Genl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	General general.
genoa	0.
	syl	gen:o:a
	pron	<1Jen*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Yachting.
	def	a large triangular jib sail, often with a foot that extends as far aft as the clew of the mainsail. Also called: {genoa jib}. Sometimes shortened to {genny, jenny}.
Genoa	0.
	syl	Gen:o:a
	pron	<1Jen*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Italy, capital of Liguria, on the {Gulf of Genoa}: Italy's main port; an independent commercial city with many colonies in the Middle Ages; university (1243); heavy industries. Pop.: 805855 (1975 est.). Italian name: {Genova}.
Genoa cake	0.
	syl	Gen:o:a cake
	pos	n.
	def	a rich fruit cake, usually decorated with almonds.
genocide	ety	C20: from geno-, from Greek genos race+-#7cide 
genocide	0.
	syl	gen:o+cide
	pron	<1Jen*u2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy of deliberately killing a nationality or ethnic group.
genocidal	sub
	head	genocide
	syl	gen:o+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
Genovese	alt
	head	Genoese
	or	Genoese
	syl	Gen:o+vese
	pron	<2Jen*1vEz>
	pos	n.
Genoese	infl
	or	Genovese
	syl	Gen:o+ese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Genovese	infl
	head	Genoese
	or	Genoese
	syl	Gen:o+vese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Genoese	1.
	or	Genovese
	syl	Gen:o+ese
	pron	<2Jen*u1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Genoa.
Genoese	2.
	or	Genovese
	syl	Gen:o+ese
	pron	<2Jen*u1Ez>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Genoa or its inhabitants.
genome	ety	C20: from German Genom, from Gen #7gene+ (#7chromos) #7ome 
genom	alt
	head	genome
	or	genome
	syl	ge+nom
	pron	<1JEn*um>
	pos	n.
genome	0.
	or	genom
	syl	ge+nome
	pron	<1JEn*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the complement of haploid chromosomes contained in a single gamete or nucleus.
genotype	1.
	syl	gen:o+type
	pron	<1Jen*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the genetic constitution of an organism.
genotype	2.
	syl	gen:o+type
	pron	<1Jen*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of organisms with the same genetic constitution.
genotype	xref
	syl	gen:o+type
	pron	<1Jen*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {phenotype}.
genotypic	sub
	head	genotype
	or	genotypical
	syl	gen:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2Jen*u?!1tipik>
	pos	adj.
genotypical	sub
	head	genotype
	or	genotypic
	syl	gen:o+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
genotypically	sub
	head	genotype
	syl	gen:o+1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
genotypicity	sub
	head	genotype
	syl	gen:o+ty+pic+i:ty
	pron	<2Jen*uti1pisiti>
	pos	n.
-genous	ety	from -#7gen+ -#7ous 
-genous	0.
	syl	-gen:ous
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	combining form.
-genous	1.
	syl	-gen:ous
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding or generating.
	exam	1	androgenous;
	exam	2	erogenous.
-genous	2.
	syl	-gen:ous
	pos	adj.
	def	generated by or issuing from.
	exam	1	endogenous.
Genova	0.
	syl	Ge+no+va
	pron	<1Je:no2va>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Genoa}.
genre	ety	C19: from French, from Old French gendre; see #7gender 
genre	1.
	syl	gen+re
	pron	<1Za:nr*>
	pos	n.
	def	kind, category, or sort, esp. of literary or artistic work.
genre	2.a.
	syl	gen+re
	pron	<1Za:nr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a category of painting in which domestic scenes or incidents from everyday life are depicted.
genre	2.b.
	syl	gen+re
	pron	<1Za:nr*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	genre painting.
genro	ety	C20: from Japanese, from Ancient Chinese nguan lao, from nguan first+ lao elder
genro	1.
	syl	gen+ro
	pron	<1gen1r*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a group of highly respected elder statesmen in late 19th- and early 20th-century Japan.
genro	2.
	syl	gen+ro
	pron	<1gen1r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this group.
gens	ety	C19: from Latin: race; compare #7genus, gender 
gentes	infl
	head	gens
	syl	gen+tes
	pron	<1JentEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gens	1.
	syl	gens
	pron	<Jenz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	any of a group of aristocratic families, having a common name and claiming descent from a common ancestor in the male line.
gens	2.
	syl	gens
	pron	<Jenz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a group based on descent in the male line.
Gaiseric	alt
	head	Genseric
	or	Genseric
	syl	Gai:ser:ic
	pos	n.
Genseric	0.
	or	Gaiseric
	syl	Gen:ser:ic
	pron	<1gens*rik>, <1Jen->
	pos	n.
	def	??390-477 #7a.d., king of the Vandals (428-77). He seized Roman lands, esp. extensive parts of N Africa, and sacked Rome (455).
Gent	0.
	syl	Gent
	pron	<xent>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Ghent}.
gent	0.
	syl	gent
	pron	<Jent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {gentleman}.
genteel	ety	C16: from French gentil well-born; see #7gentle 
genteel	1.
	syl	gen+teel
	pron	<Jen1tEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	respectable, polite, and well-bred.
	exam	1	a genteel old lady.
genteel	2.
	syl	gen+teel
	pron	<Jen1tEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to polite or fashionable society.
	exam	1	genteel behaviour.
genteel	3.
	syl	gen+teel
	pron	<Jen1tEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	affectedly proper or refined; excessively polite.
genteelly	sub
	head	genteel
	syl	gen+1teel+ly
	pos	adv.
genteelness	sub
	head	genteel
	syl	gen+1teel+ness
	pos	n.
genteelism	0.
	syl	gen+teel+ism
	pron	<Jen1tEliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase used in place of a less genteel one.
gentian	ety	C14: from Latin genti*_ana; perhaps named after Gentius, a second-century #7b.c. Illyrian king, reputedly the first to use it medici?!nally
gentian	1.
	syl	gen+tian
	pron	<1JenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any gentianaceous plant of the genus having blue, yellow, white, or red showy flowers.
gentian	2.
	syl	gen+tian
	pron	<1JenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the bitter-tasting dried rhizome and roots of ({European} or {yellow gentian}) , which can be used as a tonic.
gentian	3.
	syl	gen+tian
	pron	<1JenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants, such as the horse gentian.
gentianaceous	0.
	syl	gen+ti:a+na+ceous
	pron	<2JenSi*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants that includes centaury, felwort, and gentian.
gentian blue	0.a.
	syl	gen+tian blue
	pos	n.
	def	a purplish-blue colour.
gentian blue	0.b.
	syl	gen+tian blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	gentian-blue shoes.
gentianella	ety	C17: from New Latin, literally: a little #7gentian 
gentianella	0.
	syl	gen+tian+el+la
	pron	<2JenS*1nel*>, <-Si*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various gentiana?!ceous plants, esp. the alpine species which has showy blue flowers.
gentian violet	0.
	syl	gen+tian vi:o+let
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish crystalline substance, obtained from rosaniline, that forms a violet solution in water, used as an indicator, antiseptic, and in the treatment of burns. Also called: {crystal violet}.
gentile	ety	C14: from Late Latin gent*_ilis, from Latin: one belonging to the same tribe or family; see #7gens 
gentile	1.
	syl	gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an adjective or proper noun used to designate a place or the inhabitants of a place, as and
gentile	2.
	syl	gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tribe or people.
Gentile	H1.1.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a Christian, who is not a Jew.
Gentile	H1.2.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian, as contrasted with a Jew.
Gentile	H1.3.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is not a member of one's own church: used esp. by Mormons.
Gentile	H1.4.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a heathen or pagan.
Gentile	H1.5.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a race or religion that is not Jewish.
Gentile	H1.6.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	Christian, as contrasted with Jewish.
Gentile	H1.7.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	not being a member of one's own church: used esp. by Mormons.
Gentile	H1.8.
	syl	Gen+tile
	pron	<1JentIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	pagan or heathen.
Giovanni	infl
	head	Gentile
	syl	Gio:van:ni
	pron	<Jo1vanni>
	pos	n.
Gentile	H2.0.
	syl	Gen:ti:le
	pron	Italian <JAn1tElA>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1944, Italian Idealist philosopher and Fascist politician: minister of education (1922-24).
gentilesse	ety	C14: from Old French gentillesse; see #7genteel 
gentilesse	0.
	syl	gen+ti+lesse
	pron	<1Jent%*!les>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	politeness or good breeding.
gentility	ety	C14: from Old French gentilite, from Latin gent*_ilit*_as relationship of those belonging to the same tribe or family; see #7gens 
gentilities	infl
	head	gentility
	syl	gen+til+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gentility	1.
	syl	gen+til+i:ty
	pron	<Jen1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	respectability and polite good breeding.
gentility	2.
	syl	gen+til+i:ty
	pron	<Jen1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	affected politeness.
gentility	3.
	syl	gen+til+i:ty
	pron	<Jen1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	noble birth or ancestry.
gentility	4.
	syl	gen+til+i:ty
	pron	<Jen1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	people of noble birth.
gentle	ety	C13: from Old French gentil noble, from Latin gent*_ilis belonging to the same family; see #7gens  &- #!gen+tly adv.
gentle	1.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a mild or kindly nature or character.
gentle	2.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	soft or temperate; mild; moderate.
	exam	1	a gentle scolding.
gentle	3.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	gradual.
	exam	1	a gentle slope.
gentle	4.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily controlled; tame.
	exam	1	a gentle horse.
gentle	5.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of good breeding; noble.
	exam	1	gentle blood.
gentle	6.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	gallant; chivalrous.
gentle	7.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tame or subdue (a horse, etc.).
gentle	8.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appease or mollify.
gentle	9.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to ennoble or dignify.
gentle	10.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a maggot, esp. when used as bait in fishing.
gentle	11.
	syl	gen+tle
	pron	<1JentL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who is of good breeding.
gentle breeze	0.
	syl	gen+tle breeze
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a light breeze of force three on the Beaufort scale.
gentlefolks	alt
	head	gentlefolk
	or	gentlefolk
	syl	gen:tle+folks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gentlefolk	0.
	or	gentlefolks
	syl	gen:tle+folk
	pron	<1JentL2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	persons regarded as being of good breeding.
gentlemen	infl
	head	gentleman
	syl	gen:tle+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gentleman	1.
	syl	gen:tle+man
	pron	<1JentLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man regarded as having qualities of refinement associated with a good family.
gentleman	2.
	syl	gen:tle+man
	pron	<1JentLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated.
gentleman	3.
	syl	gen:tle+man
	pron	<1JentLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polite name for a man.
gentleman	4.
	syl	gen:tle+man
	pron	<1JentLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the personal servant of a gentleman (esp. in the phrase {gentleman's gentleman) }.
gentleman	5.
	syl	gen:tle+man
	pron	<1JentLm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	a man of gentle birth, who was entitled to bear arms, ranking above a yeoman in social position.
gentleman	6.
	syl	gen:tle+man
	pron	<1JentLm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a euphemistic word for a {smuggler}.
gentlemanly	sub
	head	gentleman
	syl	gen:tle+man+ly
	pos	adj.
gentlemanliness	sub
	head	gentleman
	syl	gen:tle+man+li+ness
	pos	n.
gentlemen-at-arms	infl
	head	gentleman-at-arms
	syl	gen:tle:men-at-arms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gentleman-at-arms	0.
	syl	gen:tle:man-at-arms
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the guard who attend the British sovereign on ceremonial and state occasions.
gentlemen-farmers	infl
	head	gentleman-farmer
	syl	gen:tle:men-farm:ers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gentleman-farmer	1.
	syl	gen:tle:man-farm:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engages in farming but does not depend on it for his living.
gentleman-farmer	2.
	syl	gen:tle:man-farm:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns farmland but does not farm it personally.
gentleman's agreement	alt
	head	gentlemen's agreement
	or	gentlemen's agreement
	syl	gen:tle+man's a:gree+ment
	pos	n.
gentlemen's agreement	0.
	or	gentleman's agreement
	syl	gen:tle+men's a:gree+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a personal understanding or arrangement based on honour and not legally binding.
gentleness	1.
	syl	gen+tle+ness
	pron	<1JentLnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being gentle.
gentleness	2.
	syl	gen+tle+ness
	pron	<1JentLnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a property of elementary particles, conserved in certain strong interactions. See also { {charm} (sense 7).}
gentlewomen	infl
	head	gentlewoman
	syl	gen:tle+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gentlewoman	1.
	syl	gen:tle+wom:an
	pron	<1JentL2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman regarded as being of good family or breeding; lady.
gentlewoman	2.
	syl	gen:tle+wom:an
	pron	<1JentL2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who is cultured, courteous, and well-educated.
gentlewomanly	sub
	head	gentlewoman
	syl	gen:tle+2wom:an+ly
	pos	adj.
gentlewomanliness	sub
	head	gentlewoman
	syl	gen:tle+2wom:an+li+ness
	pos	n.
Gentoo	ety	C17: from Portuguese gentio pagan (literally: #7gentile) 
Gentoos	infl
	head	Gentoo
	syl	Gen+toos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gentoo	0.
	syl	Gen+too
	pron	<1Jentu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a Hindu, esp. as distinguished from a Muslim.
gentrification	ety	C20: from gentrify (to become #7gentry) 
gentrification	0.
	syl	gen+tri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2Jentrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a process by which middle-class@T people@T take@T up@T residence @T in@T a@T traditionally working-class area of a city, changing the character of the area.
gentry	ety	C14: from Old French genterie, from gentil #7gentle 
gentry	1.
	syl	gen+try
	pron	<1Jentri>
	pos	n.
	def	persons of high birth or social standing; aristocracy.
gentry	2.
	syl	gen+try
	pron	<1Jentri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	persons just below the nobility in social rank.
gents	0.
	syl	gents
	pron	<Jents>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a men's public lavatory.
genu	ety	Latin: knee
genua	infl
	head	genu
	syl	gen:u:a
	pron	<1Jenju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genu	1.
	syl	gen:u
	pron	<1Jenju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the technical name for the {knee}.
genu	2.
	syl	gen:u
	pron	<1Jenju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any kneelike bend in a structure or part.
genuflect	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin gen*_uflectere, from Latin genu knee+ flectere to bend
genuflect	1.
	syl	gen:u+flect
	pron	<1Jenju2flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in a servile or deferential manner.
genuflect	2.
	syl	gen:u+flect
	pron	<1Jenju2flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to bend one or both knees as a sign of reverence, esp. when passing before the Blessed Sacrament.
genuflection	sub
	head	genuflect
	or	genuflexion
	syl	gen:u+1flec+tion
	pos	n.
genuflexion	sub
	head	genuflect
	or	genuflection
	syl	gen:u+1flex+ion
	pos	n.
genuflector	sub
	head	genuflect
	syl	gen:u+2flec+tor
	pos	n.
genuine	ety	C16: from Latin genu*_inus inborn, hence (in Late Latin) authentic, from gignere to produce
genuine	1.
	syl	gen:u+ine
	pron	<1Jenjuin>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fake or counterfeit; original; real; authentic.
genuine	2.
	syl	gen:u+ine
	pron	<1Jenjuin>
	pos	adj.
	def	not pretending; frank; sincere.
genuine	3.
	syl	gen:u+ine
	pron	<1Jenjuin>
	pos	adj.
	def	being of authentic or original stock.
genuinely	sub
	head	genuine
	syl	gen:u+ine+ly
	pos	adv.
genuineness	sub
	head	genuine
	syl	gen:u+ine+ness
	pos	n.
gens up	infl
	head	gen up
	syl	gens up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
genning up	infl
	head	gen up
	syl	gen+ning up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
genned up	infl
	head	gen up
	syl	genned up.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
gen up	0.
	syl	gen up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often passive
	def	to brief (someone) in detail; give full information to.
	exam	1	I can only take over this job if I am properly genned up.
genus	ety	C16: from Latin: race
genera	infl
	head	genus
	or	genuses
	syl	gen+e:ra
	pron	<1Jen*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genuses	infl
	head	genus
	or	genera
	syl	ge+nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
genus	1.
	syl	ge+nus
	pron	<1JEn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of the taxonomic groups into which a family is divided and which contains one or more species. For example, (foxes) is a genus of the dog family .
genus	2.
	syl	ge+nus
	pron	<1JEn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a class of objects or individuals that can be divided into two or more groups or species.
genus	3.
	syl	ge+nus
	pron	<1JEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a class, group, etc., with common characteristics.
-geny	ety	from Greek -geneia, from -gen*_es born
-geny	0.
	syl	-gen:y
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating origin or manner of development.
	exam	1	phylogeny.
-genic	sub
	head	-geny
	syl	-gen:ic
	pos	adj.
geo-	ety	from Greek, from g*_e earth
geo-	0.
	syl	ge:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating earth.
	exam	1	geomorphology.
geocentric	1.
	syl	ge:o+cen+tric
	pron	<2JE*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the earth at its centre.
	exam	1	the Ptolemaic system postulated a geocentric uni?!verse.
geocentric	2.
	syl	ge:o+cen+tric
	pron	<2JE*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured from or relating to the centre of the earth.
geocentrically	sub
	head	geocentric
	syl	ge:o+1cen+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geocentric parallax	0.
	syl	ge:o+cen+tric par+al+lax
	pos	n.
	def	See { {parallax} (sense 2).}
geochemistry	0.
	syl	ge:o+chem+is+try
	pron	<2JE*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemistry of the earth's crust.
geochemical	sub
	head	geochemistry
	syl	ge:o+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2JE*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
geochemist	sub
	head	geochemistry
	syl	ge:o+1chem+ist
	pos	n.
geochronology	0.
	syl	ge:o+chro+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2JE*ukr*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geology concerned with ordering events in the earth's history.
geochronological	sub
	head	geochronology
	syl	ge:o+chron:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2JE*u2kron%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
geod	1.
	syl	geod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geodesy.
geod	2.
	syl	geod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geodetic.
geode	ety	C17: from Latin ge*_od*_es a precious stone, from Greek: earthlike; see #7geo -#7, -{#7ode %1}
geode	0.
	syl	ge+ode
	pron	<1JE*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity, usually lined with crystals, within a rock mass or nodule.
geodic	sub
	head	geode
	syl	ge+od+ic
	pron	<Ji1odik>
	pos	adj.
geodesic	1.
	syl	ge:o+des+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1desik>, <-1dE->
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {geodetic, geo?!desical}. relating to or involving the geometry of curved surfaces. {~-}
geodesic	2.
	syl	ge:o+des+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1desik>, <-1dE->
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {geodesic line}. the shortest line between two points on a curved or plane surface.
geodesic dome	0.
	syl	ge:o+des+ic dome
	pos	n.
	def	a light structural framework arranged as a set of polygons in the form of a shell and covered with sheeting made of plastic, plywood, metal, etc.
geodesy	ety	C16: from French g*'eod*'esie, from Greek ge*_odaisia, from #7geo -#7+ daiein to divide
geodetics	alt
	head	geodesy
	or	geodesy
	syl	ge:o+det+ics
	pron	<2dzE*u1detiks>
	pos	n.
geodesy	0.
	or	geodetics
	syl	ge:od+e:sy
	pron	<Ji1odisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with determining the exact position of geographical points and the shape and size of the earth.
geodesist	sub
	head	geodesy
	syl	ge+1od+e:sist
	pos	n.
geodetic	1.
	syl	ge:o+det+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1detik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to geodesy.
geodetic	2.
	syl	ge:o+det+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1detik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {geodesic}.
geodetically	sub
	head	geodetic
	syl	ge:o+1det:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geodetic surveying	0.
	syl	ge:o+det+ic sur+vey+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the surveying of the earth's surface, making allowance for its curvature and giving an accurate framework for lower-order surveys.
geodynamics	0.
	syl	ge:o+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2JE*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the forces within the earth that affect the structure of the earth's crust.
geodynamic	sub
	head	geodynamics
	syl	ge:o+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
geodynamicist	sub
	head	geodynamics
	syl	ge:o+dy+1nam:i+cist
	pos	n.
Geoffrey of Monmouth	0.
	syl	Geof:frey of Mon+mouth
	pron	<1Jefri>
	pos	n.
	def	??1100-54, Welsh bishop and chronicler; author of the chief source of Arthurian legends.
geog	1.
	syl	geog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geographer.
geog	2.
	syl	geog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geographic(al).
geog	3.
	syl	geog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geog?!raphy.
geognosy	ety	C18: from French g*'eognosie, from #7geo -#7+ Greek gn*_osis a seeking to know, knowledge
geognosy	0.
	syl	ge+og+no+sy
	pron	<Ji1ogn*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the structure and composition of the earth.
geognostic	sub
	head	geognosy
	syl	ge+og+nos+tic
	pron	<2JEog1nostik>
	pos	adj.
geographical determinism	0.
	syl	ge:o+graph:i+cal de+ter+min+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the theory that human activity is determined by geographical conditions.
geographical mile	0.
	syl	ge:o+graph:i+cal mile
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nautical mile}.
geographies	infl
	head	geography
	syl	ge+og+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
geography	1.
	syl	ge+og+ra+phy
	pron	<Ji1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the natural features of the earth's surface, including topography, climate, soil, vegetation, etc., and man's response to them.
geography	2.
	syl	ge+og+ra+phy
	pron	<Ji1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural features of a region.
geography	3.
	syl	ge+og+ra+phy
	pron	<Ji1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of con?!stituent parts; plan; layout.
geographer	sub
	head	geography
	syl	ge+1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
geographical	sub
	head	geography
	or	geographic
	syl	ge:o+?!graph:i+cal
	pron	<2Ji*1gr@fikL>
	pos	adj.
geographic	sub
	head	geography
	or	geographical
	syl	ge:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
geographically	sub
	head	geography
	syl	ge:o+?!1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geoid	1.
	syl	ge+oid
	pron	<1JEcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical surface that corresponds to mean sea level and extends at the same level under the continents.
geoid	2.
	syl	ge+oid
	pron	<1JEcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the shape of the earth.
geol	1.
	syl	geol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geologic(al).
geol	2.
	syl	geol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geologist.
geol	3.
	syl	geol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geology.
geologise	alt
	head	geologize
	or	geologize
	syl	ge+ol:o+gise
	pron	<Ji1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
geologize	0.
	or	geologise
	syl	ge+ol:o+gize
	pron	<Ji1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to study the geological features of (an area).
geology	1.
	syl	ge+ol+o:gy
	pron	<Ji1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of the origin, history, structure, and composition of the earth.
geology	2.
	syl	ge+ol+o:gy
	pron	<Ji1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the geo?!logical features of a district or country.
geological	sub
	head	geology
	or	geologic
	syl	ge:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Ji*?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
geologic	sub
	head	geology
	or	geological
	syl	ge:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
geologically	sub
	head	geology
	syl	ge:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geologist	sub
	head	geology
	or	geologer
	syl	ge+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
geologer	sub
	head	geology
	or	geologist
	syl	ge+1ol:o+ger
	pos	n.
geom	1.
	syl	geom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geometric(al).
geom	2.
	syl	geom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	geometry.
geomagnetism	1.
	syl	ge:o+mag+ne+tism
	pron	<2JE*u1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the magnetic field of the earth.
geomagnetism	2.
	syl	ge:o+mag+ne+tism
	pron	<2JE*u1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with this.
geomagnetic	sub
	head	geomagnetism
	syl	ge:o+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2JE*um@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
geomancy	0.
	syl	ge:o+man+cy
	pron	<1JE*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	prophecy from the pattern made when a handful of earth is cast down or dots are drawn at random and connected with lines.
geomancer	sub
	head	geomancy
	syl	ge:o+2man+cer
	pos	n.
geomantic	sub
	head	geomancy
	syl	ge:o+1man+tic
	pos	adj.
geomechanics	0.
	syl	ge:o+me:chan+ics
	pron	<2JE*umi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study and application of rock and soil mechanics.
geometrician	alt
	head	geometer
	or	geometer
	syl	ge+om+e:tri+cian
	pron	<Ji2omi1triS*n>, <2Jiomi->
	pos	n.
geometer	0.
	or	geometrician
	syl	ge+om+e:ter
	pron	<Ji1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is practised in or who studies geometry.
geometrical	alt
	head	geometric
	or	geometric
	syl	ge:o+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
geometric	1.
	or	geometrical
	syl	ge:o+met+ric
	pron	<2Ji*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or following the methods and principles of geometry.
geometric	2.
	or	geometrical
	syl	ge:o+met+ric
	pron	<2Ji*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, formed by, or characterized by points, lines, curves, or surfaces.
	exam	1	a geometric figure.
geometric	3.
	or	geometrical
	syl	ge:o+met+ric
	pron	<2Ji*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of design or ornamentation
	def	composed predominantly of simple geometric forms, such as circles, rectangles, triangles, etc.
geometrically	sub
	head	geometric
	syl	ge:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geometric mean	0.
	syl	ge:o+met+ric mean
	pos	n.
	def	the average value of a set of integers, terms, or quantities, expressed as the th root of their product. Compare {arithmetic mean}.
geometric pace	0.
	syl	ge:o+met+ric pace
	pos	n.
	def	a modern form of a Roman pace, a measure of length taken as 5 feet.
geometric progression	0.
	syl	ge:o+met+ric pro+gres+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of numbers, each of which differs from the succeeding one by a constant ratio, as 1, 2, 4, 8, ... Compare {arithmetic progression}.
geometric series	0.
	syl	ge:o+met+ric se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric progression written as a sum, as in 1+2+4+8.
geometrid	ety	C19: from New Latin Ge*_ometridae, from Latin, from Greek geometr*_es: land measurer, from the looping gait of the larvae
geometrid	1.
	syl	ge+om+e:trid
	pron	<Ji1omitrid>
	pos	n.
	def	any moth of the family the larvae of which are called measuring worms, inchworms, or loopers. {~}
geometrid	2.
	syl	ge+om+e:trid
	pron	<Ji1omitrid>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
geometrise	alt
	head	geometrize
	or	geometrize
	syl	ge+om+e:trise
	pron	<Ji1omi2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
geometrize	1.
	or	geometrise
	syl	ge+om+e:trize
	pron	<Ji1omi2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use or apply geometric methods or principles.
geometrize	2.
	or	geometrise
	syl	ge+om+e:trize
	pron	<Ji1omi2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to represent in geometric form.
geometry	ety	C14: from Latin ge*_ometria, from Greek, from ge*_ometrein to measure the land
geometry	1.
	syl	ge+om+e:try
	pron	<Ji1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties, relationships, and measurement of points, lines, curves, and surfaces. See also {analytical geometry, non-Euclidean geometry}.
geometry	2.a.
	syl	ge+om+e:try
	pron	<Ji1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	any branch of geometry using a particular notation or set of assumptions.
	exam	1	analytical geometry.
geometry	2.b.
	syl	ge+om+e:try
	pron	<Ji1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	any branch of geometry referring to a particular set of objects.
	exam	1	solid geometry.
geometry	3.
	syl	ge+om+e:try
	pron	<Ji1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shape, configuration, or arrangement.
geometry	4.
	syl	ge+om+e:try
	pron	<Ji1omitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	def	the shape of a solid or a surface.
geomorphic	0.
	syl	ge:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2JE*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the earth's surface.
geomorphogeny	alt
	head	geomorphology
	or	geomorphology
	syl	ge:o+mor+phog+e:ny
	pron	<2JE*umc:1foJ*ni>
	pos	n.
geomorphology	0.
	or	geomorphogeny
	syl	ge:o+mor+phol:o+gy
	pron	<2JE*umc:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geology that is concerned with the structure, origin, and development of the topographical features of the earth's crust.
geomorphological	sub
	head	geomorphology
	or	geomorphologic
	syl	ge:o+mor+pho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2JE*u2mc:f*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
geomorphologic	sub
	head	geomorphology
	or	geomorphological
	syl	ge:o+2mor+pho+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
geomorphologically	sub
	head	geomorphology
	syl	ge:o+2mor+pho+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geophagia	infl
	head	geophagy
	or	geophagism
	syl	ge:o+pha+gia
	pron	<2Ji*1fAJ*>, <-Ji*>
	pos	n.
geophagism	infl
	head	geophagy
	or	geophagia
	syl	ge+oph:a+gism
	pron	<Ji1of*Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
geophagy	0.
	syl	ge+oph:a+gy
	pron	<Ji1of*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of eating earth, clay, chalk, etc., found in some primitive tribes.
geophagist	sub
	head	geophagy
	syl	ge+1oph:a+gist
	pos	n.
geophagous	sub
	head	geophagy
	syl	ge+oph:a+gous
	pron	<dzi1of*g*s>
	pos	adj.
geophysics	0.
	syl	ge:o+phys+ics
	pron	<2JE*u1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of geology that uses physics to examine the properties of the earth. It includes seismology, meteorology, and ocean?!ography.
geophysical	sub
	head	geophysics
	syl	ge:o+1phys:i+cal
	pos	adj.
geophysicist	sub
	head	geophysics
	syl	ge:o+1phys:i+cist
	pos	n.
geophyte	0.
	syl	ge:o+phyte
	pron	<1JE*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial plant that propagates by means of buds below the soil surface.
geophytic	sub
	head	geophyte
	syl	ge:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
geopolitics	1.
	syl	ge:o+pol:i+tics
	pron	<2JE*u1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the effect of geographical factors on politics, esp. international politics; political geography.
geopolitics	2.
	syl	ge:o+pol:i+tics
	pron	<2JE*u1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the combination of geographical and political factors affecting a country or area.
geopolitical	sub
	head	geopolitics
	syl	ge:o+po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<2JE*up*?!1litikL>
	pos	adj.
geopolitician	sub
	head	geopolitics
	syl	ge:o+2pol:i+1ti+cian
	pos	n.
geoponic	ety	C17: from Greek ge*_oponikos concerning land cultivation, from ge*_oponein to till the soil, from #7geo -#7+ ponein to labour
geoponic	1.
	syl	ge:o+pon+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1ponik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to agriculture, esp. as a science.
geoponic	2.
	syl	ge:o+pon+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1ponik>
	pos	adj.
	def	rural; rustic.
geoponics	0.
	syl	ge:o+pon+ics
	pron	<2JE*u1poniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of agriculture.
Geordie	ety	C19: a diminutive of G#7eorge 
	infl
	head	Geordie
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
Geordie	1.
	syl	Geor+die
	pron	<1Jc:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who comes from or lives in Tyneside.
Geordie	2.
	syl	Geor+die
	pron	<1Jc:di>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect spoken by these people. {~}
Geordie	3.
	syl	Geor+die
	pron	<1Jc:di>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to these people or their dialect.
David Lloyd	1.
	head	George
	syl	Da:vid Lloyd.
	def	See {Lloyd George}.
Henry	2.
	head	George
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1839-97, U.S. economist: advocated a single tax on land values, esp. in (1879).
Saint	3.
	head	George
	syl	Saint.
	def	died ??303 #7a.d., Christian martyr, the patron saint of England; the hero of a legend in which he slew a dragon. Feast day: April 23.
Stefan (Anton)	infl
	head	George
	syl	Stef:an (Anton)
	pron	<1Stefan>
	pos	n.
George	H1.4.
	syl	George
	pron	German <gA1crg*>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1933, German poet and aesthete. Influenced by the French Symbolists, esp. Mallarm*'e and later by Nietzsche, he sought for an idealized purity of form in his verse. Refused Nazi honours and went into exile in 1933.
George	ety	C20: originally a slang name for an airman
George	H2.0.
	syl	George
	pron	<Jc:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the automatic pilot in an aircraft.
George I	0.
	syl	George I
	pos	n.
	def	1660-1727, first Hanoverian king of Great Britain (1714-27) and elector of Hanover (1698-1727). His depend?!ence in domestic affairs on his ministers led to the emergence of Walpole as the first prime minister.
George II	1.
	syl	George II
	pos	n.
	def	1683-1760, king of Great Britain and elector of Hanover (1727-60); son of George I. His victory over the French at Dettingen (1743) in the War of the Austrian Succession was the last appearance on a battlefield by a British king.
George II	2.
	syl	George II
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1947, king of Greece (1922-24; 1935-47). He was overthrown by the republicans (1924) and exiled during the German occupation of Greece (1941-45).
George III	0.
	syl	George III
	pos	n.
	def	1738-1820, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1760-1820) and of Hanover (1815-20). During his reign the American colonies were lost. He became insane in 1811, and his son acted as regent for the rest of the reign.
George IV	0.
	syl	George IV
	pos	n.
	def	1762-1830, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1820-30); regent (1811-20). He was on bad terms with his father (George III) because of his profligate ways, which undermined the prestige of the crown, and his association with the Whig opposition.
George V	0.
	syl	George V
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1936, king of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and emperor of India (1910-36).
George VI	0.
	syl	George VI
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1952, king of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1936-52) and emperor of India (1936-47). The second son of George V, he succeeded to the throne after the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII.
George Cross	0.
	syl	George Cross
	pos	n.
	def	a British award for bravery. Abbrev.: {G.C}.
George Town	0.
	syl	George Town
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Malaysia, capital of Penang state, in NE Penang Island: the first chartered city of the Malayan federation. Pop.: 270019 (1970). Also called: {Penang}.
Georgetown	1.
	syl	George+town
	pron	<1Jc:J2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Guyana, at the mouth of the Demerara River: became capital of the Dutch colonies of Essequibo and Demerara in 1784; seat of the University of Guyana. Pop.: 63184 (1970). Former name (until 1812): {Stabroek}.
Georgetown	2.
	syl	George+town
	pron	<1Jc:J2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Cayman Islands: a port on Grand Cayman Island. Pop.: 3975 (1970).
georgette	ety	C20: from the name Mme. Georgette, a French modiste
georgette crepe	alt
	head	georgette
	or	georgette
	syl	geor+gette crepe
	pron	<Jc:1Jet>
	pos	n.
georgette	0.a.
	or	georgette crepe
	syl	geor+gette
	pron	<Jc:1Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin silk or cotton crepe fabric with a mat finish.
georgette	0.b.
	or	georgette crepe
	syl	geor+gette
	pron	<Jc:1Jet>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a georgette blouse.
Georgia	1.
	syl	Geor+gia
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southeastern U.S., on the Atlantic: consists of coastal plains with forests and swamps, rising to the Cumberland Plateau and the Appalachians in the northwest. Capital: Atlanta. Pop.: 4686000 (1970). Area: 152489 sq. km (58876 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ga}. or (with zip code) {GA}
Georgia	2.
	syl	Geor+gia
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic}.
Georgian	1.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to any or all of the four kings who ruled Great Britain from 1714 to 1830, or to their reigns.
	exam	1	Georgian architecture.
Georgian	2.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to George V of Great Britain or his reign (1910-36).
	exam	1	the Georgian poets.
Georgian	3.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Georgian SSR, its people, or their language.
Georgian	4.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the American State of Georgia or its inhabitants.
Georgian	5.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of furniture, furnishings, etc.
	def	in or imitative of the style prevalent in England during the 18th century (reigns of George I, II, and III), represented typically by the designs of Sheraton. {~}
Georgian	6.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	the official language of the Georgian SSR, belonging to the South Caucasian family.
Georgian	7.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Georgian SSR.
Georgian	8.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	an aboriginal inhabitant of the Caucasus.
Georgian	9.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the American State of Georgia.
Georgian	10.
	syl	Geor+gian
	pron	<1Jc:Jj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person belonging to or imitating the styles of either of the Georgian periods in England.
Georgian Bay	0.
	syl	Geor+gian Bay
	pos	n.
	def	a bay in S central Canada, in Ontario: the NE part of Lake Huron. Area: 15000 sq. km (5800 sq. miles).
Georgia	alt
	head	Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic
	or	Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic
	syl	Geor+gia
	pos	n.
Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	or	Georgia
	syl	Geor+gian So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SW Soviet Union, on the Black Sea: an independent kingdom for over 2000 years, at its height in the 12th and 13th centuries; joined the Soviet Union in 1921; a major source of manganese, coal, and oil. Capital: Tbilisi. Pop.: 4686358 (1970). Area: 69700 sq. km (26900 sq. miles).
georgic	ety	C16: from Latin ge*_orgicus, from Greek ge*_orgikos, from ge*_orgos farmer, from g*_e land, earth+ -ourgos, from ergon work
georgic	1.
	syl	geor+gic
	pron	<1Jc:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	agricultural. {~}
georgic	2.
	syl	geor+gic
	pron	<1Jc:Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a poem about rural or agricultural life.
geoscience	1.
	syl	ge:o+sci+ence
	pron	<2JE*u1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any science, such as geology, geophysics, geochemistry, or geodesy, concerned with the earth; an earth science.
geoscience	2.
	syl	ge:o+sci+ence
	pron	<2JE*u1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	these sciences collectively.
geosphere	0.
	syl	ge:o+sphere
	pron	<1JE*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lithosphere}.
geostatic	1.
	syl	ge:o+stat+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the pressure exerted by a mass of rock or a similar substance.
geostatic	2.
	syl	ge:o+stat+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a construction
	def	able to resist the pressure of a mass of earth or similar material.
geostatics	0.
	syl	ge:o+stat+ics
	pron	<2JE*u1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the statics of rigid bodies, esp. the balance of forces within the earth.
geostrategy	0.
	syl	ge:o+strat+e:gy
	pron	<2JE*u1str@t*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of geopolitics and strategics, esp. as they affect the analysis of a region.
geostrophic	0.
	syl	ge:o+stroph+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1strofik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by the force produced by the rotation of the earth.
	exam	1	geostrophic wind.
geosyncline	0.
	syl	ge:o+syn+cline
	pron	<2JE*u1sinklIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad elongated depression in the earth's crust containing great thicknesses of sediment.
geosynclinal	sub
	head	geosyncline
	syl	ge:o+syn+1cli+nal
	pos	adj.
geotaxis	0.
	syl	ge:o+tax+is
	pron	<2JE*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	movement of an organism in response to the stimulus of gravity.
geotactic	sub
	head	geotaxis
	syl	ge:o+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
geotactically	sub
	head	geotaxis
	syl	ge:o+1tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
geotectonic	0.
	syl	ge:o+tec+ton+ic
	pron	<2JE*utek1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the formation, arrangement, and structure of the rocks of the earth's crust.
geothermic	alt
	head	geothermal
	or	geothermal
	syl	ge:o+ther+mic
	pos	adj.
geothermal	0.
	or	geothermic
	syl	ge:o+ther+mal
	pron	<2JE*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the heat in the interior of the earth.
geotropism	0.
	syl	ge+ot+ro+pism
	pron	<Ji1otr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the response of a plant part to the stimulus of gravity. Plant stems, which grow upwards irrespective of the position in which they are placed, show {negative geotropism}.
geotropic	sub
	head	geotropism
	syl	ge:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2JE*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
geotropically	sub
	head	geotropism
	syl	ge:o+1trop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ger	1.
	syl	ger.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gerund.
ger	2.
	syl	ger.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gerundive.
Ger	1.
	syl	Ger.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	German.
Ger	2.
	syl	Ger.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Germany.
Gera	0.
	syl	Ge:ra
	pron	German <1gA:ra>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S East Germany. Pop.: 114117 (1975 est.).
gerah	ety	C16: from Hebrew g*_er*_ah bean
gerah	1.
	syl	ge+rah
	pron	<1gi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hebrew unit of weight.
gerah	2.
	syl	ge+rah
	pron	<1gi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hebrew coin equal to one twentieth of a shekel.
geraniaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Gerani*_aceae; see #7geranium 
geraniaceous	0.
	syl	ge+ra+ni:a+ceous
	pron	<Ji2rAni1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of plants with typically hairy stems and beaklike fruits: includes the geranium, pelargonium, storksbill, and cranesbill.
geranial	ety	C19: from #7gerani (#7um) #7+al (#7dehyde) 
geranial	0.
	syl	ge+ra+ni:al
	pron	<Ji1rAni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the isomer of citral.
geraniol	ety	C19: from #7gerani (#7um+alcoh) #7ol 
geraniol	0.
	syl	ge+ra+ni+ol
	pron	<Ji1rAni2ol>, <Ji1ra:->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale yellow terpine alcohol with an odour of roses, found in many essential oils: used in perfumery. Formula: C\1\0H\1\8O.
geranium	ety	C16: from Latin: cranesbill, from Greek geranion, from geranos #7crane 
geranium	1.
	syl	ge+ra+ni:um
	pron	<Ji1rAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any cultivated geraniaceous plant of the genus having scarlet, pink, or white showy flowers. See also {pelargonium, rose geranium, lemon geranium}.
geranium	2.
	syl	ge+ra+ni:um
	pron	<Ji1rAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any geraniaceous plant of the genus such as cranesbill and herb Robert, having divided leaves and pink or purplish flowers.
geranium	3.
	syl	ge+ra+ni:um
	pron	<Ji1rAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong red to a moderate or strong pink colour.
geratology	ety	C19: from gerato-, from Greek g*_eras old age+-#7logy 
geratology	0.
	syl	ger:a+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2Jer*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the elderly and the phenomena associated with ageing; geriatrics and gerontology.
geratologic	sub
	head	geratology
	syl	ger:a+to+log+ic
	pron	<2Jer*t*1loJ?!ik>
	pos	adj.
gerbil	ety	C19: from French gerbille, from New Latin gerbillus a little #7jerboa 
gerbille	alt
	head	gerbil
	or	gerbil
	syl	ger+bille
	pron	<1JR:bil>
	pos	n.
gerbil	0.
	or	gerbille
	syl	ger+bil
	pron	<1JR:bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing rodent of the subfamily inhabiting hot dry regions of Asia and Africa and having soft pale fur: family
gerent	ety	C16: from Latin ger*_ens managing, from gerere to bear
gerent	0.
	syl	ger+ent
	pron	<1Jer*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who rules or manages.
gerenuk	ety	from Somali garanug 
gerenuk	0.
	syl	ger+e:nuk
	pron	<1geri2nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender E African antelope, with a long thin neck and backward-curving horns.
gerfalcon	0.
	syl	ger+fal+con
	pron	<1JR:2fc:lk*n>, <-2fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gyrfalcon}.
geriatric	ety	C20: from Greek g*_eras old age+-#7iatric 
geriatric	1.
	syl	ger:i+at+ric
	pron	<2Jeri1@trik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to geriatrics or to elderly people.
geriatric	2.
	syl	ger:i+at+ric
	pron	<2Jeri1@trik>
	pos	n.
	def	an elderly person.
geriatrist	alt
	head	geriatrician
	or	geriatrician
	syl	ger:i+at+rist
	pron	<2Jeri1@trist>
	pos	n.
geriatrician	0.
	or	geriatrist
	syl	ger:i:a+tri+cian
	pron	<2Jeri*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician who specializes in geriatrics.
geriatrics	0.
	syl	ger:i+at+rics
	pron	<2Jeri1@triks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting elderly people. Compare {gerontology}.
(Jean Louis Andr'e) Th'eodore	infl
	head	G'ericault
	syl	(Jean Louis Andr*'e) Th*'e:o:dore
	pron	<tAc1dc:r>
	pos	n.
G'ericault	0.
	syl	G*'e:ri:cault
	pron	French <ZAri1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	1791-1824, French romantic painter, noted for his skill in capturing movement, esp. of horses.
Gerlachovka	0.
	syl	Ger+la+chov+ka
	pron	Czech <1gerlaxcfka>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in E Czechoslovakia, in the Tatra Mountains: the highest peak of the Carpathian Mountains. Height: 2663 m (8736 ft.).
germ	ety	C17: from French germe, from Latin germen sprig, bud, sprout, seed
germ	1.
	syl	germ
	pron	<JR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a microorganism, esp. one that produces disease in animals or plants.
germ	2.
	syl	germ
	pron	<JR:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the rudimentary or initial form of something.
	exam	1	the germs of revolution.
germ	3.
	syl	germ
	pron	<JR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple structure, such as a fertilized egg, that is capable of developing into a complete organism.
german	ety	C19: shortened from German cotillion 
german	H1.0.
	syl	ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dance consisting of complicated figures and changes of partners.
german	ety	C14: via Old French germain, from Latin germ*_anus of the same race, from germen sprout, offshoot
german	H2.1.a.
	syl	ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same parents as oneself.
	exam	1	a brother-german.
german	H2.1.b.
	syl	ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a parent that is a brother or sister of either of one's own parents.
	exam	1	cousin-german.
german	H2.2.
	syl	ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {germane}.
German	1.
	syl	Ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of East and West Germany and Austria and one of the official languages of Switzerland; the native language of approximately 100 million people. It is an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch, closely related to English and Dutch. There is considerable diversity of dialects; modern standard German is a development of Old High German, influenced by Martin Luther's translation of the Bible. See also {Low German}.
German	2.
	syl	Ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of East or West Germany.
German	3.
	syl	Ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose native language is German.
	exam	1	Swiss Germans;
	exam	2	Volga Germans.
German	4.
	syl	Ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or using the German language.
German	5.
	syl	Ger+man
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of any German state or its people.
German Baptist Brethren	0.
	syl	Ger+man Bap+tist Breth+ren
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Protestant sect founded in 1708 in Germany but who migrated to the U.S. in 1719-29, the members of which (Dunkers) insist on adult baptism by total immersion. Also called: {Church of the Brethren}.
German cockroach	0.
	syl	Ger+man cock+roach
	pos	n.
	def	a small cockroach, a common household pest. Also called (U.S.): {Croton bug}.
German Democratic Republic	0.
	syl	Ger+man Dem:o+crat+ic Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of {East Germany}. Abbrev.: {GDR}.
germander	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin germandrea, from Late Greek khamandrua, from Greek khamaidrus, from khamai on the ground+ drus oak tree
germander	0.
	syl	ger+man+der
	pron	<JR:1m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus esp. ({wall germander}) of Europe, having two-lipped flowers with a very small upper lip: family (labiates).
germander speedwell	0.
	syl	ger+man+der speed+well
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping scrophulariaceous Eurasian plant, naturalized in North America, having small bright blue flowers with white centres. Usual U.S. name: {bird's-eye speedwell}.
germane	ety	variant of #7german %2
germane	0.
	syl	ger+mane
	pron	<JR:1mAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by to
	def	related (to the topic being considered); akin; relevant.
	exam	1	an idea germane to the conversation.
germanely	sub
	head	germane
	syl	ger+1mane+ly
	pos	adv.
germaneness	sub
	head	germane
	syl	ger+1mane+ness
	pos	n.
German East Africa	0.
	syl	Ger+man East Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a former German territory in E Africa, consisting of Tanganyika and Ruanda-Urundi: divided in 1919 between Great Britain and Belgium; now in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi.
germanic	0.
	syl	ger+man+ic
	pron	<JR:1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing germanium in the tetravalent state.
Germanic	1.
	syl	Ger+man+ic
	pron	<JR:1m@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages that includes English, Dutch, German, the Scandinavian languages, and Gothic. See {East Germanic, West Germanic, North Germanic}. Abbrev.: {Gmc}.
Germanic	2.
	syl	Ger+man+ic
	pron	<JR:1m@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	the unrecorded language from which all of these languages developed; Proto-Germanic.
Germanic	3.
	syl	Ger+man+ic
	pron	<JR:1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to this group of languages.
Germanic	4.
	syl	Ger+man+ic
	pron	<JR:1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Germany, the German language, or any people that speaks a Germanic language.
Germanicus Caesar	0.
	syl	Ger:man:i:cus Cae:sar
	pron	<JR:1m@nik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	15 #7b.c. -19 #7a.d., Roman general; nephew of the emperor Tiberius; waged decisive campaigns against the Germans (14-16).
Germanism	1.
	syl	Ger+man+ism
	pron	<1JR:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or idiom borrowed from or modelled on German.
Germanism	2.
	syl	Ger+man+ism
	pron	<1JR:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a German custom, trait, practice, etc.
Germanism	3.
	syl	Ger+man+ism
	pron	<1JR:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	attachment to or high regard for German customs, institutions, etc.
germanite	ety	from #7germanium+ -{#7ite %1}
germanite	0.
	syl	ger+man+ite
	pron	<1JR:m*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral consisting of a complex copper arsenic sulphide containing germanium, gallium, iron, zinc, and lead: an ore of germanium and gallium.
germanium	ety	C19: New Latin, named after G#7ermany 
germanium	0.
	syl	ger+ma+ni:um
	pron	<JR:1mAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle crystalline grey element that is a semiconducting metalloid, occurring principally in zinc ores and argyrodite: used in transistors, as a catalyst, and to strengthen and harden alloys. Symbol: Ge; atomic no.: 32; atomic wt.: 72.59; valency: 2 or 4; relative density: 5.32; melting pt.: 937.4?%C; boiling pt.: 2830?%C.
Germanise	alt
	head	Germanize
	or	Germanize
	syl	Ger+man+ise
	pron	<1JR:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Germanize	0.
	or	Germanise
	syl	Ger+man+ize
	pron	<1JR:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adopt or cause to adopt German customs, speech, institutions, etc.
Germanization	sub
	head	Germanize
	or	Germanisation
	syl	Ger+man:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Germanisation	sub
	head	Germanize
	or	Germanization
	syl	Ger+man:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Germanizer	sub
	head	Germanize
	or	Germaniser
	syl	Ger+man+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Germaniser	sub
	head	Germanize
	or	Germanizer
	syl	Ger+man+2is+er
	pos	n.
German measles	0.
	syl	Ger+man mea+sles
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {rubella}.
German Ocean	0.
	syl	Ger+man O:cean
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {North Sea}.
Germanophil	alt
	head	Germanophile
	or	Germanophile
	syl	Ger+man:o+phil
	pos	n.
Germanophile	0.
	or	Germanophil
	syl	Ger+man:o+phile
	pron	<JR:1m@n*2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having admiration for or devotion to Germany and the Germans.
Germanophilia	sub
	head	Germanophile
	syl	Ger+man:o+phil:i:a
	pron	<JR:2m@n*1fili*>
	pos	n.
Germanophobe	0.
	syl	Ger+man:o+phobe
	pron	<JR:1m@n*2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hates Germany or its people.
Germanophobia	sub
	head	Germanophobe
	syl	Ger+2man:o+1pho+bi:a
	pos	n.
germanous	0.
	syl	ger+man+ous
	pron	<JR:1m@n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing germanium in the divalent state.
German shepherd	0.
	syl	Ger+man shep+herd
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {Alsatian} (sense 1).}
German silver	0.
	syl	Ger+man sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nickel silver}.
German sixth	0.
	syl	Ger+man sixth
	pos	n.
	usage	in musical harmony
	def	an augmented sixth chord having a major third and a perfect fifth between the root and the augmented sixth. Compare {Italian sixth, French sixth}.
Germany	1.
	syl	Ger+ma+ny
	pron	<1JR:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a country in central Europe: in the Middle Ages the centre of the Holy Roman Empire; dissolved into numerous principalities; united under the leadership of Prussia in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian War; became a republic with reduced size in 1919 after being defeated in World War I; under the dictatorship of Hitler from 1933 to 1945; defeated in World War II and divided by the Allied Powers into four zones, which became established as East and West Germany in the late 1940s. German name: {Deutschland}. See also {East Germany, West Germany}. Related adj.: {Teutonic}.
Federal Republic of	2.
	head	Germany
	syl	Fed+er+al Re+pub+lic of.
	def	the official name of {West Germany}.
germ cell	0.
	syl	germ cell
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual reproductive cell; gamete. Compare {somatic cell}.
germen	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7germ 
germens	infl
	head	germen
	or	germina
	syl	ger+mens
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
germina	infl
	head	germen
	or	germens
	syl	ger+mi+na
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
germen	0.
	syl	ger+men
	pron	<1JR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the mass of undifferentiated cells that gives rise to the germ cells.
germicide	0.
	syl	ger+mi+cide
	pron	<1JR:mi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that kills germs or other microorganisms.
germicidal	sub
	head	germicide
	syl	ger+mi+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
germinal	ety	C19: from New Latin germin*_alis, from Latin germen bud; see #7germ 
germinal	1.
	syl	ger+mi+nal
	pron	<1JR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like germs or a germ cell.
germinal	2.
	syl	ger+mi+nal
	pron	<1JR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, or in the earliest stage of development; embryonic.
germinally	sub
	head	germinal
	syl	ger+mi+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
Germinal	0.
	syl	Ger+mi+nal
	pron	French. <Zermi1nal>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of buds: the seventh month of the French revolutionary calendar, from March 22 to April 20.
germinal disc	0.
	syl	ger+mi+nal disc
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	another name for {blastoderm}.
germinal vesicle	0.
	syl	ger+mi+nal ves:i+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the large nucleus of an oocyte before it develops into an ovum.
germinant	0.
	syl	ger+mi+nant
	pron	<1JR:min*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the process of germinating; sprouting.
germinate	ety	C17: from Latin germin*_are to sprout; see #7germ 
germinate	1.
	syl	ger+mi+nate
	pron	<1JR:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (seeds or spores) to sprout or (of seeds or spores) to sprout or form new tissue following increased metabolism.
germinate	2.
	syl	ger+mi+nate
	pron	<1JR:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow; develop.
germinate	3.
	syl	ger+mi+nate
	pron	<1JR:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring into existence; originate.
	exam	1	the idea germinated with me.
germinable	sub
	head	germinate
	or	germinative
	syl	ger+mi+na:ble
	pos	adj.
germinative	sub
	head	germinate
	or	germinable
	syl	ger+mi+na+tive
	pos	adj.
germination	sub
	head	germinate
	syl	ger+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
germinator	sub
	head	germinate
	syl	ger+mi+2na+tor
	pos	n.
Germiston	0.
	syl	Ger+mis+ton
	pron	<1JR:mist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in South Africa, in the S Transvaal, Southeast of Johannesburg: industrial centre, with the world's largest gold refinery, serving the Witwatersrand mines. Pop.: 139472 (1970).
germ layer	0.
	syl	germ lay+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	any of the three layers of cells formed during gastrulation. See {ectoderm, mesoderm, endoderm}.
germ plasm	1.a.
	syl	germ plasm
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a germ cell that contains hereditary material; the chromosomes and genes.
germ plasm	1.b.
	syl	germ plasm
	pos	n.
	def	the germ cells collectively. Compare {somatoplasm}.
germ plasm	2.
	syl	germ plasm
	pos	n.
	usage	in early theories
	def	a type of protoplasm found only in the germ cells that is transmitted unchanged from generation to generation and gives rise to the body cells.
germ theory	1.
	syl	germ the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that all infectious diseases are caused by microorganisms.
germ theory	2.
	syl	germ the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that living organisms develop from other living organisms by the growth and differentiation of germ cells.
germ warfare	0.
	syl	germ war+fare
	pos	n.
	def	the use of bacteria against an enemy.
Gerona	0.
	syl	Ge+ro+na
	pron	Spanish <$xA1rona>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain: city walls and 14th-century cathedral; often besieged, in particular by the French (1809). Pop.: 50338 (1970). Ancient name: {Gerunda}.
Geronimo	1.
	syl	Ge:ron:i:mo
	pron	<J*1roni2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1829-1909, Apache Indian: led a campaign against the White settlers until his final capture in 1886.
Geronimo	2.
	syl	Ge:ron:i:mo
	pron	<J*1roni2m*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a shout given by paratroopers as they jump into battle.
geronto-	ety	from Greek ger*_on, geront- old man
gerontocracies	infl
	head	gerontocracy
	syl	ger+on+toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gerontocracy	1.
	syl	ger+on+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2Jeron1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by old men.
gerontocracy	2.
	syl	ger+on+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2Jeron1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a governing body of old men.
gerontocratic	sub
	head	gerontocracy
	syl	ge+ron+to+crat+ic
	pron	<J*2ront*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
gerontology	0.
	syl	ger+on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2Jeron1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of ageing and the problems associated with elderly people. Compare {geriatrics}.
gerontological	sub
	head	gerontology
	syl	ger+on+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Jeront*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
gerontologist	sub
	head	gerontology
	syl	ger+on+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
-gerous	ety	from Latin -ger bearing+-#7ous 
-gerous	0.
	syl	-ger:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	bearing or producing.
	exam	1	armig?!erous.
gerrymander	ety	C19: from Elbridge Gerry, U.S. politician +(#7sala) #7mander ; from the salamander-like outline of an electoral district reshaped (1812) for political purposes while Gerry was governor of Massachusetts
gerrymander	1.
	syl	ger+ry+man+der
	pron	<1Jeri2m@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide the constituencies of (a voting area) so as to give one party an unfair advantage.
gerrymander	2.
	syl	ger+ry+man+der
	pron	<1Jeri2m@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manipulate or adapt to one's advantage.
gerrymander	3.
	syl	ger+ry+man+der
	pron	<1Jeri2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or result of gerrymandering.
Gers	0.
	syl	Gers
	pron	French <Ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW France, in Midi-Pyr*'en*'ees region. Capital: Auch. Pop.: 180501 (1975). Area: 6291 sq. km (2453 sq. miles).
George	infl
	head	Gershwin
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Gershwin	0.
	syl	Gersh:win
	pron	<1gR:Swin>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1937, U.S. composer: incorporated jazz into works such as (1924) for piano and jazz band and the opera (1935).
gerund	ety	C16: from Late Latin gerundium, from Latin gerundum something to be carried on, from gerere to wage
gerund	0.
	syl	ger+und
	pron	<1Jer*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a noun formed from a verb, denoting an action or state. In English, the gerund, like the present participle, is formed in
gerundial	sub
	head	gerund
	syl	ge+run+di:al
	pron	<Ji1r^ndi*l>
	pos	adj.
gerundive	ety	C17: from Late Latin gerund*_ivus, from gerundium #7gerund 
gerundive	1.
	syl	ge+run+dive
	pron	<Ji1r^ndiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Latin grammar
	def	an adjective formed from a verb, expressing the desirability, etc., of the activity denoted by the verb.
gerundive	2.
	syl	ge+run+dive
	pron	<Ji1r^ndiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the gerund or gerundive.
gerundival	sub
	head	gerundive
	syl	ger+un+di+val
	pron	<2Jer*n1dIvL>
	pos	adj.
gerundively	sub
	head	gerundive
	syl	ge+1run+dive+ly
	pos	adv.
Geryon	0.
	syl	Ge:ry:on
	pron	<1geri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a winged monster with three bodies joined at the waist, killed by Hercules, who stole the monster's cattle as his tenth labour.
gesellschaft	ety	German, literally: society
gesellschaften	infl
	head	gesellschaft
	syl	ge+sell+schaf+ten
	pron	German <-2Saft*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gesellschaft	0.
	syl	ge+sell+schaft
	pron	German <g*1zel2Saft>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a social group held together by practical concerns, formal and impersonal relationships, etc. Compare {gemeinschaft}.
gesso	ety	C16: from Italian: chalk, #7gypsum 
gesso	1.
	syl	ges+so
	pron	<1Jes*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a white ground of plaster and size, used esp. in the Middle Ages and Renaissance to prepare panels or canvas for painting or gilding.
gesso	2.
	syl	ges+so
	pron	<1Jes*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any white substance, esp. plaster of Paris, that forms a ground when mixed with water.
gest	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin gesta deeds, from gerere to carry out
geste	alt
	head	gest
	or	gest
	syl	geste
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
gest	1.
	or	geste
	syl	gest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a notable deed or exploit.
gest	2.
	or	geste
	syl	gest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a tale of adventure or romance, esp. in verse. See also {Chanson de Geste}.
gestalt	ety	C20: German: form, from Old High German stellen to shape
gestalts	infl
	head	gestalt
	or	gestalten
	syl	ge+stalts
	pron	<-1St@ltN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gestalten	infl
	head	gestalt
	or	gestalts
	syl	ge+stal+ten
	pron	<-1St@ltN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gestalt	0.
	syl	ge+stalt
	pron	<g*1St@lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times cap.
	def	a perceptual pattern or structure possessing qualities as a whole that cannot be described merely as a sum of its parts. See also {Gestalt psychology}.
Gestalt psychology	0.
	syl	Ge+stalt psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	a system of thought, derived from experiments carried out by German psychologists, that regards all mental phenomena as being arranged in gestalts. Also called: {configurationism}.
Gestapo	ety	from German Ge (heime) Sta (ats) po (lizei) literally: secret state police
Gestapo	0.
	syl	Ge+sta+po
	pron	<ge1sta:p*u>, German <gA1Sta:po>
	pos	n.
	def	the secret state police in Nazi Germany, noted for its brutal methods of interrogation.
Gesta Romanorum	ety	Latin: deeds of the Romans
Gesta Romanorum	0.
	syl	Ges+ta Ro+ma+no+rum
	pron	<1Jest*> <2r*um*1nc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular collection of tales in Latin with moral applications, compiled in the late 13th century as a manual for preachers.
gestate	ety	C19: back formation from #7gestation 
gestate	0.
	syl	ges+tate
	pron	<1JestAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry (developing young) in the uterus during pregnancy.
gestation	ety	C16: from Latin gest*_ati*_o a bearing, from gest*_are to bear, frequentative of gerere to carry
gestation	1.a.
	syl	ges+ta+tion
	pron	<Je1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of the embryo of a viviparous mammal, between conception and birth: about 266 days in humans, 624 days in elephants, and 63 days in cats.
gestation	1.b.
	syl	ges+ta+tion
	pron	<Je1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	gestation period.
gestation	2.
	syl	ges+ta+tion
	pron	<Je1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of an idea or plan in the mind.
gestation	3.
	syl	ges+ta+tion
	pron	<Je1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of such a development.
gestational	sub
	head	gestation
	or	gestative
	syl	ges+1ta+tion+al
	pron	<1Jest*tiv>, <Je1stA->
	pos	adj.
gestative	sub
	head	gestation
	or	gestational
	syl	ges+ta+tive
	pron	<1Jest*tiv>, <Je1stA->
	pos	adj.
gestatory	sub
	head	gestation
	syl	ges+ta+to:ry
	pos	adj.
gestatorial chair	0.
	syl	ges+ta+to+ri:al chair
	pron	<2Jest*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial chair on which the pope is carried.
gesticulate	ety	C17: from Latin gesticul*_ar*_i, from Latin gesticulus (unattested except in Late Latin) gesture, diminutive of gestus gesture, from gerere to bear, conduct
gesticulate	0.
	syl	ges+tic:u+late
	pron	<Je1stikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express by or make gestures.
gesticulative	sub
	head	gesticulate
	syl	ges+1tic:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
gesticulator	sub
	head	gesticulate
	syl	ges+1tic:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
gesticulation	1.
	syl	ges+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<Je2stikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gesticu?!lating.
gesticulation	2.
	syl	ges+tic:u+la+tion
	pron	<Je2stikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an animated or expressive gesture.
gesticulatory	sub
	head	gesticulation
	syl	ges+1tic:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
gesture	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin gest*_ura bearing, from Latin gestus, past participle of gerere to bear
gesture	1.
	syl	ges+ture
	pron	<1JesC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a motion of the hands, head, or body to emphasize an idea or emotion, esp. while speaking.
gesture	2.
	syl	ges+ture
	pron	<1JesC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something said or done as a formality or as an indication of intention.
	exam	1	a political gesture.
gesture	3.
	syl	ges+ture
	pron	<1JesC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the manner in which a person bears himself; posture.
gesture	4.
	syl	ges+ture
	pron	<1JesC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express by or make gestures; gesticulate.
gestural	sub
	head	gesture
	syl	ges+tur+al
	pos	adj.
gesturer	sub
	head	gesture
	syl	ges+tur+er
	pos	n.
Carlo	infl
	head	Gesualdo
	syl	Car:lo
	pron	<1karlo>
	pos	n.
Gesualdo	0.
	syl	Ge:su:al:do
	pron	Italian <2JAzu1aldo>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince of Venosa. ??1560-1613, Italian composer, esp. of madrigals.
gesundheit	ety	from gesund healthy+ -heit -#7hood ; see {#7sound %2}
gesundheit	0.
	syl	ge+sund+heit
	pron	German <g*1zunt2?!hIt>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression used to wish good health to someone who has just sneezed.
get	ety	Old English gietan; related to Old Norse geta to get, learn, Old High German bigezzan to obtain
gets	infl
	head	get
	syl	gets
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
getting	infl
	head	get
	syl	get+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
got	infl
	head	get
	syl	got.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
get	1.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to come into possession of; receive or earn.
get	2.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring or fetch.
get	3.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to contract or be affected by.
	exam	1	he got a chill at the picnic.
get	4.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to capture or seize.
	exam	1	the police finally got him.
get	5.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to become or cause to become or act as specified.
	exam	1	to get a window open;
	exam	2	get one's hair cut;
	exam	3	get wet.
get	6.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by a preposition or adverbial particle
	def	to succeed in going, coming, leaving, etc..
	exam	1	get off the bus.
get	7.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to manage or contrive.
	exam	1	how did you get to be captain??
get	8.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make ready or prepare.
	exam	1	to get a meal.
get	9.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hear, notice, or understand.
	exam	1	I didn't get your meaning.
get	10.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to learn or master by study.
get	11.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to come (to) or arrive (at).
	exam	1	we got home safely;
	exam	2	to get to London.
get	12.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to catch or enter.
	exam	1	to get a train.
get	13.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to induce or persuade.
	exam	1	get him to leave at once.
get	14.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reach by calculation.
	exam	1	add 2 and 2 and you will get 4.
get	15.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive (a broadcast signal).
get	16.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to communicate with (a person or place), as by telephone.
get	17.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to have an emotional effect (on).
	exam	1	that music really gets me.
get	18.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy or irritate.
	exam	1	her high voice gets me.
get	19.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bring a person into a difficult position from which he cannot escape.
get	20.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit.
	exam	1	the blow got him in the back.
get	21.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be revenged on, esp. by killing.
get	22.a.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to gain access (to a person) with the purpose of bribing him.
get	22.b.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to obtain access (to someone) and kill or silence him.
get	23.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have the better of.
	exam	1	your extravagant habits will get you in the end.
get	24.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by present participle
	def	to begin.
	exam	1	get moving.
get	25.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	used as a command
	def	go&! leave now&!
get	26.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to beget or conceive.
get even with	27.
	head	get
	syl	get even with.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to settle an account with; pay back.
get it (in the neck) 	28.
	head	get
	syl	get it (in the neck) .
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suffer a reprimand, punishment, etc.
get with it	29.
	head	get
	syl	get with it.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to allow oneself to respond to new ideas, styles, etc.
get with child	30.
	head	get
	syl	get with child.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make pregnant. {~}
get	31.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of begetting.
get	32.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	something begotten; offspring.
get	33.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a variant of {git}.
get	34.
	syl	get
	pron	<get>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Informal. in tennis, etc.
	def	a successful return of a shot that was difficult to reach. {~} See also {get about, get across, get ahead, get along, get at, get away, get back, get by, get down, get in, get into, get off, get on, get onto, get out, get over, get round, get through, get-together, get up, got, gotten}.
getable	sub
	head	get
	or	gettable
	syl	get+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gettable	sub
	head	get
	or	getable
	syl	get+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
get around	alt
	head	get about
	or	get about
	syl	get a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
get about	1.
	or	get around
	syl	get a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move around, as when recovering from an illness.
get about	2.
	or	get around
	syl	get a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be socially active.
get about	3.
	or	get around
	syl	get a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of news, rumour, etc.
	def	to become known; spread.
get across	1.
	syl	get a:cross
	pos	vb.
	def	to cross or cause or help to cross.
get across	2.
	syl	get a:cross
	pos	adv.
	def	to be or cause to be readily understood.
get across	3.
	syl	get a:cross
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy.
	exam	1	her constant interference really got across him.
get ahead	1.
	syl	get a:head
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be successful; prosper.
get ahead	2.
	syl	get a:head
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to surpass or excel.
get along	1.
	syl	get a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be friendly or compatible.
	exam	1	my brother gets along well with everybody.
get along	2.
	syl	get a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manage, cope, or fare.
	exam	1	how are you getting along in your job??
get along	3.
	syl	get a:long
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often imperative
	def	to go or move away; leave. {~}
get along	4.
	syl	get a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an exclamation indicating mild disbelief.
get around	0.
	syl	get a:round
	pos	vb.
	def	See {get about, get round}.
get at	1.
	syl	get at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gain access to.
	exam	1	the dog could not get at the meat on the high shelf.
get at	2.
	syl	get at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to mean or intend.
	exam	1	what are you getting at when you look at me like that??
get at	3.
	syl	get at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to irritate or annoy persistently; criticize.
	exam	1	she is always getting at him.
get at	4.
	syl	get at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to influence or seek to influence, esp. illegally by bribery, intimidation, etc..
	exam	1	someone had got at the witness before the trial.
get-at-able	0.
	syl	get-at-a:ble
	qual	Informal.
	def	accessible.
get away	0.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly intr.)
get away	1.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make an escape; leave.
get away	2.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make a start.
get away	3.a.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to steal and escape (with money, goods, etc.).
get away	3.b.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to do (something wrong, illegal, etc.) without being discovered or punished or with only a minor punishment. {~}
get away	4.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	an exclamation indicating mild disbelief. {~} {get+a@.way}.
get away	5.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the act of escaping, esp. by criminals.
get away	6.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a start or acceleration.
get away	7.
	syl	get a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	modifier
	def	used for escaping.
	exam	1	a getaway car.
get back	1.
	syl	get back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover or retrieve.
get back	2.
	syl	get back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to return, esp. to a former position or activity.
	exam	1	let's get back to the original question.
get back	3.
	syl	get back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to retaliate (against); wreak vengeance (on).
get one's own back	4.
	head	get back
	syl	get one's own back.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain one's revenge.
get by	1.
	syl	get by
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass; go past or overtake.
get by	2.
	syl	get by
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to manage, esp. in spite of difficulties.
	exam	1	I can get by with little money.
get by	3.
	syl	get by
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be accepted or permitted.
	exam	1	that book will never get by the authorities.
get down	1.
	syl	get down
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dismount or descend.
get down	2.
	syl	get down
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring down.
	exam	1	we could not get the wardrobe down the stairs.
get down	3.
	syl	get down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write down.
get down	4.
	syl	get down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make depressed.
	exam	1	your nagging gets me down.
get down	5.
	syl	get down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to swallow.
	exam	1	he couldn't get the meal down.
get down	6.
	syl	get down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to attend seriously (to); concentrate (on) (esp. in the phrases {get down to business} {brass tacks}) .
Gethsemane	0.
	syl	Geth+sem:a+ne
	pron	<geT1sem*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the garden in Jerusalem where Christ was betrayed on the night before his Crucifixion (Matthew 26:36-56).
get in	1.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter a car, train, etc.
get in	2.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to arrive, esp. at one's home or place of work.
	exam	1	I got in at midnight.
get in	3.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring in or inside.
	exam	1	get the milk in.
get in	4.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert or slip in.
	exam	1	he got his suggestion in before anyone else.
get in	5.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather or collect (crops, debts, etc.).
get in	6.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask (a person, esp. a specialist) to give a service.
	exam	1	shall I get the doctor in??
get in	7.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	to be elected or cause to be elected.
	exam	1	he got in by 400 votes.
get in	8.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to succeed in doing (something), esp. during a specified period.
	exam	1	I doubt if I can get this task in today.
get in	9.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to obtain a place at university, college, etc.
get in	10.
	syl	get in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to join or cause to join (an activity or organization).
get in with	11.
	head	get in
	syl	get in with.
	def	to be or cause to be on friendly terms with (a person).
get in	12.
	syl	get in
	pos	prep.
	def	See {get into}.
get into	1.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter.
get into	2.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach (a destination).
	exam	1	the train got into London at noon.
get into	3.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to get dressed in (clothes).
get into	4.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to preoccupy or obsess (a person's emotions or thoughts).
	exam	1	what's got into him tonight??
get into	5.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to assume or cause to assume (a specified condition, habit, etc.).
	exam	1	to get into debt;
	exam	2	get a person into a mess.
get into	6.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to be elected to or cause to be elected to.
	exam	1	to get into Parliament.
get into	7.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	usually; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become or cause to become familiar with (a skill).
	exam	1	once you get into driving you'll enjoy it.
get into	8.
	syl	get in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	usually; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to develop or cause to develop an absorbing interest in (a hobby, subject, or book).
get off	1.
	syl	get off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to escape the consequences of an action.
	exam	1	he got off very lightly in the accident.
get off	2.
	syl	get off
	pos	adv.
	def	to be or cause to be acquitted.
	exam	1	a good lawyer got him off.
get off	3.
	syl	get off
	pos	adv.
	def	to depart or cause to depart.
	exam	1	to get the children off to school.
get off	4.
	syl	get off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to descend (from a bus, train, etc.); dismount.
	exam	1	she got off at the terminus.
get off	5.
	syl	get off
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move to a distance (from).
	exam	1	get off the field.
get off	6.
	syl	get off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove; take off.
	exam	1	get your coat off.
get off	7.
	syl	get off
	pos	adv.
	def	to go or send to sleep.
get off	8.
	syl	get off
	pos	adv.
	def	to send (letters) or (of letters) to be sent.
get off with	9.
	head	get off
	syl	get off with.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to establish a sexual relationship (with).
get off	10.
	syl	get off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to become high on heroin or some other drug.
tell (someone) where to get off	11.
	head	get off
	syl	tell (someone) where to get off.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to rebuke or criticize harshly.
get on	1.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	Also : {get onto}. to board or cause or help to board (a bus, train, etc.).
get on	2.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress in (clothes as specified).
get on	3.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow late or (of time) to elapse.
	exam	1	it's getting on and I must go.
get on	4.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to grow old.
get on	5.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to approach (a time, age, amount, etc.).
	exam	1	she is getting on for seventy.
get on	6.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make progress, manage, or fare.
	exam	1	how did you get on in your exam??
get on	7.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to establish a friendly relationship.
	exam	1	he gets on well with other people.
get on	8.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to continue to do.
	exam	1	get on with your homework&!
get on	9.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take drugs for the first time. {~}
get on	10.
	syl	get on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	I don't believe you&!
get onto	1.
	syl	get on:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	Also: {get on}. to board or cause or help to board (a bus, train, etc.).
get onto	2.
	syl	get on:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make contact with; communicate with.
get onto	3.
	syl	get on:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become aware of (something illicit or secret).
	exam	1	the boss will get onto their pilfering unless they're careful.
get onto	4.
	syl	get on:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to deliver a demand, request, or rebuke to.
	exam	1	I'll get onto the manufacturers to replace these damaged goods.
get out	1.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	def	to leave or escape or cause to leave or escape: used in the imperative when dismissing a person.
get out	2.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	def	to make or become known; publish or be published.
get out	3.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express with difficulty.
get out	4.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to extract (information or money) (from a person).
	exam	1	to get a confession out of a criminal.
get out	5.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain or receive something, esp. something of significance or value.
	exam	1	you get out of life what you put into it.
get out	6.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to avoid or cause to avoid.
	exam	1	she always gets out of swimming.
get out	7.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to solve (a puzzle or problem) successfully.
get out	8.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to dismiss or be dismissed. {~} {get-out}.
get out	9.
	syl	get out
	pos	adv.
	def	an escape, as from a difficult situation.
get over	1.
	syl	get o:ver
	pos	vb.
	def	to cross or surmount (something).
	exam	1	get the children over the fence.
get over	2.
	syl	get o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recover from (an illness, shock, etc.).
get over	3.
	syl	get o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to overcome or master (a problem).
	exam	1	you'll soon get over your shyness.
get over	4.
	syl	get o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appreciate fully.
	exam	1	I just can't get over seeing you again.
get over	5.
	syl	get o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate effectively.
	exam	1	he had difficulty getting the message over.
get over	6.
	syl	get o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by with
	def	to bring (something necessary but unpleasant) to an end.
	exam	1	let's get this job over with quickly.
around	alt
	head	get round
	or	get round
	syl	a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
get round	1.
	or	around
	syl	get round
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to circumvent or overcome.
	exam	1	he got round the problem by an ingenious trick.
get round	2.
	or	around
	syl	get round
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have one's way with; cajole.
	exam	1	that girl can get round anyone.
get round	3.
	or	around
	syl	get round
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to evade (a law or rules).
get round	4.
	or	around
	syl	get round
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	foll. by to reach or come to at length.
	exam	1	I'll get round to that job in an hour.
getter	1.
	syl	get+ter
	pron	<1get*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that gets.
getter	2.
	syl	get+ter
	pron	<1get*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, usually a metal such as titanium, evaporated onto the walls of a vacuum tube, vessel, etc., to adsorb the residual gas and lower the pressure.
getter	3.
	syl	get+ter
	pron	<1get*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a gas) by the action of a getter.
get through	1.
	syl	get through
	pos	vb.
	def	to succeed or cause or help to succeed in an examination, test, etc.
get through	2.
	syl	get through
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come to a destination, esp. after overcoming problems.
	exam	1	we got through the blizzards to the survivors.
get through	3.
	syl	get through
	pos	adv.
	def	to contact or cause to contact, as by telephone.
get through	4.
	syl	get through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use, spend, or consume (money, supplies, etc.).
get through	5.
	syl	get through
	pos	vb.
	def	to complete or cause to complete (a task, process, etc.).
	exam	1	to get a bill through Parliament.
get through	6.
	syl	get through
	pos	adv.
	def	foll. by to reach the awareness and understanding (of a person).
	exam	1	I just can't get the message through to him.
get through	7.
	syl	get through
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to obtain drugs.
get-together	1.
	syl	get-to:geth+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a small informal meeting or social gathering.
get together	infl
	head	get-together
	syl	get to+geth+er.
	pos	adv.
get-together	2.
	syl	get-to:geth+er
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to gather or collect.
get-together	3.
	syl	get-to:geth+er
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of people
	def	to meet socially.
get-together	4.
	syl	get-to:geth+er
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discuss, esp. in order to reach an agreement.
get-together	5.a.
	syl	get-to:geth+er
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to achieve one's full potential, either generally as a person or in a particular field of activity.
get-together	5.b.
	syl	get-to:geth+er
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to achieve a harmonious frame of mind.
J(ean) Paul	infl
	head	Getty
	syl	J(ean) Paul.
	pos	n.
Getty	0.
	syl	Get:ty
	pron	<1geti>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1976, U.S. oil executive, millionaire, and art collector.
Gettysburg	0.
	syl	Get+tys+burg
	pron	<1getiz2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town in S Pennsylvania, southwest of Harrisburg: scene of a crucial battle (1863) during the American Civil War, in which Meade's Union forces defeated Lee's Confederate army; site of the national cemetery dedicated by President Lincoln. Pop.: 7275 (1970).
Gettysburg Address	0.
	syl	Get+tys+burg Ad+dress
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the speech made by President Lincoln at the dedication of the national cemetery on the Civil War battlefield at Gettysburg in Nov. 1863.
get up	1.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	to wake and rise from one's bed or cause to wake and rise from bed.
get up	2.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise to one's feet; stand up.
get up	3.
	syl	get up
	pos	also; prep.
	def	to ascend or cause to ascend.
	exam	1	the old van couldn't get up the hill.
get up	4.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	to mount or help to mount (a bicycle, horse, etc.).
get up	5.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	to increase or cause to increase in strength.
	exam	1	the wind got up at noon.
get up	6.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dress (oneself) in a particular way, esp. showily or elaborately.
get up	7.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to devise or create.
	exam	1	to get up an entertainment for Christmas.
get up	8.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to study or improve one's knowledge of.
	exam	1	I must get up my history.
get up	9.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be involved in.
	exam	1	he's always getting up to mischief.
get up	10.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a costume or outfit, esp. one that is striking or bizarre.
get up	11.
	syl	get up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the arrangement or production of a book, etc.
get-up-and-go	0.
	syl	get-up-and-go
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	energy, drive, or ambition.
geum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: herb bennet, avens
geum	0.
	syl	ge:um
	pron	<1JE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant of the rosaceous genus having compound leaves and red, orange, yellow, or white flowers. See also {avens}.
GeV	0.
	syl	GeV
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	giga-electronvolts (10%9 electronvolts). Some?!times written (esp. U.S.) {BeV} (billion electronvolts).
gewgaw	ety	C15: of unknown origin
gewgaw	1.
	syl	gew+gaw
	pron	<1gju:gc:>, <1gu:->
	pos	n.
	def	a showy but valueless trinket.
gewgaw	2.
	syl	gew+gaw
	pron	<1gju:gc:>, <1gu:->
	pos	adj.
	def	showy and valueless; gaudy.
gey	ety	variant of #7gay 
geyser	ety	C18: from Icelandic Geysir, from Old Norse geysa to gush
geyser	1.
	syl	gey+ser
	pron	<1gEz*>, U.S. <1gIz*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring that discharges steam and hot water.
geyser	2.
	syl	gey+ser
	pron	<1gEz*>, U.S. <1gIz*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a domestic gas water heater.
geyserite	0.
	syl	gey+ser+ite
	pron	<1gEz*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral form of hydrated silica resembling opal, deposited from the waters of geysers and hot springs. Formula: SiO\2. H\2O.
Gezira	0.
	syl	Ge+zi+ra
	pron	<J*1zi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the E central Sudan between the Blue and White Niles: site of a large-scale irrigation system.
GG	1.
	syl	G.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Girl Guides.
GG	2.
	syl	G.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Governor-General.
GH	0.
	syl	GH
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Ghana.
Ghana	0.
	syl	Gha+na
	pron	<1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: a powerful empire from the 4th to the 13th centuries; a major source of gold and slaves for Europeans after 1471; British colony of the Gold Coast established in 1874; united with British Togoland in 1957 and became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1960. Official language: English. Religions: Christian and animist. Currency: new cedi. Capital: Accra. Pop.: 8559313 (1970). Area: 238539 sq. km (92100 sq. miles).
Ghanaian	sub
	head	Ghana
	or	Ghanian
	syl	Gha+na+ian
	pron	<ga:1nA*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Ghanian	sub
	head	Ghana
	or	Ghanaian
	syl	Gha+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
gharial	0.
	syl	gha+ri:al
	pron	<1g@ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gavial}.
gharry	ety	C19: from Hindi g*_ar*_i 
gharri	alt
	head	gharry
	or	gharry
	syl	ghar+ri
	pron	<1g@ri>
	pos	n.
gharries	infl
	head	gharry
	syl	ghar+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gharry	0.
	or	gharri
	syl	ghar+ry
	pron	<1g@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse-drawn vehicle used in India.
ghastly	ety	Old English g*_astl*_ic spiritual; see #7ghostly 
ghastlier	infl
	head	ghastly
	syl	ghast+li+er
	pos	adj.
ghastliest	infl
	head	ghastly
	syl	ghast+li+est.
	pos	adj.
ghastly	1.
	syl	ghast+ly
	pron	<1ga:stli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very bad or unpleasant.
ghastly	2.
	syl	ghast+ly
	pron	<1ga:stli>
	pos	adj.
	def	deathly pale; wan.
ghastly	3.
	syl	ghast+ly
	pron	<1ga:stli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely unwell; ill.
	exam	1	they felt ghastly the day after the party.
ghastly	4.
	syl	ghast+ly
	pron	<1ga:stli>
	pos	adj.
	def	terrifying; horrible.
ghastly	5.
	syl	ghast+ly
	pron	<1ga:stli>
	pos	adv.
	def	unhealthily; sickly.
	exam	1	ghastly pale.
ghastly	6.
	syl	ghast+ly
	pron	<1ga:stli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in a horrible or hideous manner.
ghastliness	sub
	head	ghastly
	syl	ghast+li+ness
	pos	n.
ghat	ety	C17: from Hindi gh*_at, from Sanskrit ghatta 
ghat	1.
	syl	ghat
	pron	<ga:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	stairs or a passage leading down to a river.
ghat	2.
	syl	ghat
	pron	<ga:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a place for bathing on the bank of a river.
ghat	3.
	syl	ghat
	pron	<ga:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a mountain pass or mountain range.
Ghats	0.
	syl	Ghats
	pron	<ga:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Eastern Ghats} and {Western Ghats}.
ghaut	ety	C17 gaot, a mountain pass, from Hindi: #7ghat 
ghaut	0.
	syl	ghaut
	pos	g^t; n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a small cleft in a hill through which a rivulet runs down to the sea.
ghazi	ety	C18: from Arabic, from ghaz*_a he made war
ghazis	infl
	head	ghazi
	syl	gha+zis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ghazi	1.
	syl	gha+zi
	pron	<1ga:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim fighter against infidels.
ghazi	2.
	syl	gha+zi
	pron	<1ga:zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a Turkish warrior of high rank.
Ghazzah	0.
	syl	Ghaz+zah
	pron	<1ga:z*>, <1g^z*>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name {Gaza}.
Ghebre	alt
	head	Gheber
	or	Gheber
	syl	Ghe+bre
	pron	<1gAb*>, <1gE->
	pos	n.
Gheber	0.
	or	Ghebre
	syl	Ghe+ber
	pron	<1gAb*>, <1gE->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Gabar}.
ghee	ety	C17: from Hindi gh*_i, from Sanskrit ghri sprinkle
ghee	0.
	syl	ghee
	pron	<gE>
	pos	n.
	def	butter, clarified by boiling, used in Indian cookery.
Ghent	0.
	syl	Ghent
	pron	<gent>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in NW Belgium, capital of East Flanders province, at the confluence of the Rivers Lys and Scheldt: formerly famous for its cloth industry; university (1816). Pop.: 148166 (1971 est.). Flemish name: {Gent}. French name: {Gand}.
gherao	ety	from Hindi gherna to besiege
gherao	0.
	syl	ghe+rao
	pron	<ge1rau>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of industrial action in India in which workers imprison their employers on the premises until their demands are met.
gherkin	ety	C17: from early modern Dutch agurkkijn, diminutive of gurk, from Slavonic, ultimately from Greek angourion 
gherkin	1.
	syl	gher+kin
	pron	<1gR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	the small immature fruit of any of various cucumbers, used for pickling.
gherkin	2.a.
	syl	gher+kin
	pron	<1gR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American cucurbitaceous climbing plant,
gherkin	2.b.
	syl	gher+kin
	pron	<1gR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	the small spiny edible fruit of this plant.
ghetto	ety	C17: from Italian, perhaps shortened from borghetto, diminutive of borgo settlement outside a walled city
ghettos	infl
	head	ghetto
	or	ghettoes
	syl	ghet+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ghettoes	infl
	head	ghetto
	or	ghettos
	syl	ghet+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ghetto	1.
	syl	ghet+to
	pron	<1get*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a densely populated slum area of a city inhabited by a socially and economically deprived minority.
ghetto	2.
	syl	ghet+to
	pron	<1get*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an area in a European city in which Jews were formerly required to live.
Ghibelline	ety	C16: from Italian Ghibellino, probably from Middle High German Waiblingen, a Hohenstaufen estate
Ghibelline	1.
	syl	Ghib+el+line
	pron	<1gibi2lIn>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the political faction in medieval Italy originally based on support for the German emperor.
Ghibelline	2.
	syl	Ghib+el+line
	pron	<1gibi2lIn>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Ghibellines. Compare { {Guelph%1}}.
Ghibellinism	sub
	head	Ghibelline
	syl	Ghib+el+2lin+ism
	pos	n.
Lorenzo	infl
	head	Ghiberti
	syl	Lo:ren:zo
	pron	<lo1rentso>
	pos	n.
Ghiberti	0.
	syl	Ghi:ber:ti
	pron	Italian <gi1berti>
	pos	n.
	def	1378-1455, Italian sculptor, painter, and goldsmith of the quattrocento: noted esp. for the bronze doors of the baptistry of Florence Cathedral.
ghibli	ety	C20: from Arabic gibliy south wind
gibli	alt
	head	ghibli
	or	ghibli
	syl	gib+li
	pron	<1gibli>
	pos	n.
ghibli	0.
	or	gibli
	syl	ghib+li
	pron	<1gibli>
	pos	n.
	def	a fiercely hot wind of North Africa.
ghillie	ety	from Scottish Gaelic gille boy
ghillie	1.
	syl	ghil+lie
	pron	<1gili>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of tongueless shoe with lacing up the instep, originally worn by the Scots.
ghillie	2.
	syl	ghil+lie
	pron	<1gili>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gillie}.
Ghirlandajo	alt
	head	Ghirlandaio
	or	Ghirlandaio
	syl	Ghir:lan:da:jo
	pron	Italian <2girlan1da:jo>
	pos	n.
Domenico	infl
	head	Ghirlandaio
	syl	Do:me:ni:co
	pron	<do1mA:niko>
	pos	n.
Ghirlandaio	0.
	or	Ghirlandajo
	syl	Ghir:lan:da:io
	pron	Italian <2girlan1da:jo>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1449-94, Italian painter of frescoes.
ghost	ety	Old English g*_ast; related to Old Frisian j*_est, Old High German geist spirit, Sanskrit h*_eda fury, anger
ghost	1.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the disembodied spirit of a dead person, supposed to haunt the living as a pale or shadowy vision; phantom. Related adj.: {spectral}.
ghost	2.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a haunting memory.
	exam	1	the ghost of his former life rose up before him.
ghost	3.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint trace or possibility of something; glimmer.
	exam	1	a ghost of a smile.
ghost	4.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit; soul (archaic, except in the phrase {the Holy Ghost) }.
ghost	5.a.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint secondary image produced by an optical system.
ghost	5.b.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar image on a television screen, formed by reflection of the transmitting waves or by a defect in the receiver.
ghost	6.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ghost word}.
ghost	7.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ghost edition}. an entry recorded in a bibliography, etc., of which no actual proof exists.
ghost	8.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ghostwriter}.
give up the ghost	9.
	head	ghost
	syl	give up the ghost.
	def	to die.
ghost	10.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {ghostwrite}.
ghost	11.
	syl	ghost
	pron	<g*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to haunt.
ghostlike	sub
	head	ghost
	syl	ghost+2like
	pos	adj.
ghost dance	0.
	syl	ghost dance
	pos	n.
	def	a religious dance of certain North American Indians, connected with a political movement (from about 1888) that looked to reunion with the dead and a return to an idealized state of affairs before Europeans came.
ghost gum	0.
	syl	ghost gum
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a eucalyptus tree with white trunk and branches.
ghostlier	infl
	head	ghostly
	syl	ghost+li+er
	pos	adj.
ghostliest	infl
	head	ghostly
	syl	ghost+li+est.
	pos	adj.
ghostly	1.
	syl	ghost+ly
	pron	<1g*ustli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a ghost; spectral.
	exam	1	a ghostly face appeared at the window.
ghostly	2.
	syl	ghost+ly
	pron	<1g*ustli>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggesting the presence of ghosts; eerie.
ghostly	3.
	syl	ghost+ly
	pron	<1g*ustli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or relating to the soul or spirit.
ghostliness	sub
	head	ghostly
	syl	ghost+li+ness
	pos	n.
ghost moth	0.
	syl	ghost moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large pale moths of the family that are active at dusk.
ghost town	0.
	syl	ghost town
	pos	n.
	def	a deserted town, esp. one in the western U.S. that was formerly a boom town.
ghost word	0.
	syl	ghost word
	pos	n.
	def	a word that has entered the language through the perpetuation, in dictionaries, etc., of an error.
ghostwrites	infl
	head	ghostwrite
	syl	ghost+writes
	pos	vb.
ghostwriting	infl
	head	ghostwrite
	syl	ghost+writ+ing
	pos	vb.
ghostwrote	infl
	head	ghostwrite
	syl	ghost+wrote
	pos	vb.
ghostwritten	infl
	head	ghostwrite
	syl	ghost+writ+ten.
	pos	vb.
ghostwrite	0.
	syl	ghost+write
	pron	<1g*ust2rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write (an autobiographical or other article) on behalf of a person who is then credited as author. Often shortened to {ghost}. &- {#!ghost+@!writ+er}
ghoul	ety	C18: from Arabic gh*_ul, from gh*_ala he seized
ghoul	1.
	syl	ghoul
	pron	<gu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a malevolent spirit or ghost.
ghoul	2.
	syl	ghoul
	pron	<gu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person interested in morbid or disgusting things.
ghoul	3.
	syl	ghoul
	pron	<gu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who robs graves.
ghoul	4.
	syl	ghoul
	pron	<gu:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim legend
	def	an evil demon thought to eat human bodies, either stolen corpses or children.
ghoulish	sub
	head	ghoul
	syl	ghoul+ish
	pos	adj.
ghoulishly	sub
	head	ghoul
	syl	ghoul+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
ghoulishness	sub
	head	ghoul
	syl	ghoul+ish+ness
	pos	n.
GHQ	0.
	syl	G.H.Q.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	General Headquarters.
ghyll	0.
	syl	ghyll
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {gill%3}}.
gi	0.
	syl	gi
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gill (unit of measure).
Gi	0.
	syl	Gi
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	gilbert.
GI	ety	C20: abbrev. of government issue 
GIs	infl
	head	GI
	or	GI's
	syl	GIs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
GI's	infl
	head	GI
	or	GIs
	syl	GI's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
GI	1.
	syl	GI
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a soldier in the U.S. Army, esp. an enlisted man.
GI	2.
	syl	GI
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	conforming to U.S. Army regulations; of standard government issue.
gi	alt
	head	GI
	or	GI
	syl	g.i.
GI	0.
	or	gi
	syl	G.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gastrointestinal.
Alberto	infl
	head	Giacometti
	syl	Al:ber:to
	pron	<al1berto>
	pos	n.
Giacometti	0.
	syl	Gia:co:met:ti
	pron	Italian <2Jako1mAtti>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-66, Swiss sculptor and painter, noted particularly for his long skeletal statues of isolated figures.
giant	ety	C13: from Old French geant, from Vulgar Latin gag*_as (unattested), from Latin gigant-, gig*_as, from Greek
giant	1.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (fem.): {gi+ant+ess} (#!d#fa$I$$nt$Is). a mythical figure of superhuman size and strength, esp. in folklore or fairy tales.
giant	2.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of exceptional size, reputation, etc..
	exam	1	a giant in the world of nuclear physics.
giant	3.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of the large and powerful offspring of Uranus (sky) and Gaea (earth) who rebelled against the Olympian gods but were defeated in battle.
giant	4.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a person suffering from gigantism.
giant	5.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	See {giant star}.
giant	6.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	another word for { {monitor} (sense 6).}
giant	7.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	remarkably or supernaturally large.
giant	8.
	syl	gi+ant
	pron	<1JI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another word for {colossal}.
giant-like	sub
	head	giant
	syl	gi:ant-2like
	pos	adj.
giantism	0.
	syl	gi+ant+ism
	pron	<1JI*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {gigantism}.
giant killer	0.
	syl	gi+ant kill+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person, sports team, etc., that defeats an apparently superior opponent.
giant panda	0.
	syl	gi+ant pan+da
	pos	n.
	def	See { {panda} (sense 1).}
giant planet	0.
	syl	gi+ant plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	any of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune, characterized by enormous mass, low density, and an extensive atmosphere.
giant powder	0.
	syl	gi+ant pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	dynamite composed of trinitroglycerin absorbed in kieselguhr.
Giant's Causeway	0.
	syl	Gi+ant's Cause+way
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory of columnar basalt on the N coast of Northern Ireland, in Co. Antrim: consists of several thousand pillars, mostly hexagonal, that were formed by the rapid cooling of lava flowing into the sea.
giant star	0.
	syl	gi+ant star
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of very bright stars, such as Capella and Arcturus, having an absolute magnitude between +2 and -2, a diameter up to 100 times that of the sun, and an extremely low mean density. Sometimes shortened to {giant}. Compare {supergiant}.
giant tortoise	0.
	syl	gi+ant tor+toise
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very large tortoises of the genus of the Gal*'apagos, Seychelles, and certain other islands, weighing up to 225 kilograms (495 lbs.).
giaour	ety	C16: from Turkish giaur unbeliever, from Persian gaur, variant of g*"abr 
giaour	0.
	syl	gia+our
	pron	<1Jau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory term for a non-Muslim, esp. a Christian, used esp. by the Turks.
gib	ety	C18: of unknown origin
gib	H1.1.
	syl	gib
	pron	<gib>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal wedge, pad, or thrust bearing, esp. a brass plate let into a steam engine crosshead.
gibs	infl
	head	gib
	syl	gibs
	pos	vb.
gibbing	infl
	head	gib
	syl	gib+bing
	pos	vb.
gibbed	infl
	head	gib
	syl	gibbed.
	pos	vb.
gib	H1.2.
	syl	gib
	pron	<gib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or supply with a gib.
gib	ety	C14: probably a shortening and alteration of the proper name Gilbert 
gib	H2.0.
	syl	gib
	pron	<gib>
	pos	n.
	def	a male cat, esp. a castrated one.
Gib	0.
	syl	Gib
	pron	<Jib>
	def	an informal name for {Gibraltar}.
gibber	ety	C17: of imitative origin
gibber	H1.1.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter rapidly and unintelligibly; prattle.
gibber	H1.2.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of monkeys and related animals
	def	to make characteristic chattering sounds.
gibber	H1.3.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {gibberish}.
gibber	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
gibber	H2.1.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a stone or boulder.
gibber	H2.2.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a dry flat area of land covered with wind-polished stones.
	exam	1	gibber plains.
gibberellic acid	0.
	syl	gib+ber+el+lic ac:id
	pron	<2Jib*1relik>
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly soluble crystalline hormone extracted from fungi and other plants: a giberellin. Formula: C\1\9H\2\2O\6.
gibberellin	ety	C20: from New Latin Gibberella, literally: a little hump, from Latin gibber hump+-#7in 
gibberellin	0.
	syl	gib+ber+el+lin
	pron	<2Jib*1relin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plant hormones isolated from the fungus whose main action is to cause elongation of the stem: used in promoting the growth of plants, in the malting of barley, etc.
gibberish	1.
	syl	gib+ber+ish
	pron	<1Jib*riS>
	pos	n.
	def	rapid chatter like that of monkeys.
gibberish	2.
	syl	gib+ber+ish
	pron	<1Jib*riS>
	pos	n.
	def	incomprehensible talk; nonsense.
gibbet	ety	C13: from Old French gibet gallows, literally: little cudgel, from gibe cudgel; of un?!certain origin
gibbet	1.a.
	syl	gib+bet
	pron	<1Jibit>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden structure resembling a gallows, from which the bodies of executed criminals were formerly hung to public view.
gibbet	1.b.
	syl	gib+bet
	pron	<1Jibit>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallows.
gibbet	2.
	syl	gib+bet
	pron	<1Jibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to death by hanging on a gibbet.
gibbet	3.
	syl	gib+bet
	pron	<1Jibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hang (a corpse) on a gibbet.
gibbet	4.
	syl	gib+bet
	pron	<1Jibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to public ridicule.
gibbon	ety	C18: from French, probably from an Indian dialect word
gibbon	0.
	syl	gib+bon
	pron	<1gibN>
	pos	n.
	def	any small agile arboreal anthropoid ape of the genus inhabiting forests in S Asia.
Edward	infl
	head	Gibbon
	syl	Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Gibbon	0.
	syl	Gib:bon
	pron	<1gibN>
	pos	n.
	def	1737-94, English historian; author of (1776-88), controversial in its historical criticism of Christianity.
Grinling	1.
	head	Gibbons
	syl	Grin:ling.
	def	1648-1721, English sculptor and wood-carver, noted for his delicate carvings of fruit, flowers, birds, etc.
Orlando	2.
	head	Gibbons
	syl	Or:lan:do.
	def	1583-1625, English organist and composer, esp. of anthems, motets, and madrigals.
gibbosities	infl
	head	gibbosity
	syl	gib+bos+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gibbosity	1.
	syl	gib+bos+i:ty
	pron	<gi1bositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the state of being gibbous.
gibbosity	2.
	syl	gib+bos+i:ty
	pron	<gi1bositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.; Biology.
	def	a bulge or protuberance.
gibbous	ety	C17: from Late Latin gibb*_osus hump-backed, from Latin gibba hump
gibbose	alt
	head	gibbous
	or	gibbous
	syl	gib+bose
	pron	<1gib*us>
	pos	adj.
gibbous	1.
	or	gibbose
	syl	gib+bous
	pron	<1gib*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the moon or a planet
	def	more than half but less than fully illuminated.
gibbous	2.
	or	gibbose
	syl	gib+bous
	pron	<1gib*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hunchback; hunchbacked.
gibbous	3.
	or	gibbose
	syl	gib+bous
	pron	<1gib*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	bulging.
gibbously	sub
	head	gibbous
	syl	gib+bous+ly
	pos	adv.
gibbousness	sub
	head	gibbous
	syl	gib+bous+ness
	pos	n.
Gibbs function	ety	C19: named after Josiah Willard Gibbs (1839-1903), American mathematician and physicist
Gibbs function	0.
	syl	Gibbs func+tion
	pron	<gibz>
	pos	n.
	def	a thermodynamic property of a system equal to the difference between its enthalpy and the product of its temperature and its entropy. It is usually measured in joules. Symbol.
	exam	1	G
gibbsite	ety	C19: named after George Gibbs (died 1833), American mineralogist
gibbsite	0.
	syl	gibbs+ite
	pron	<1gibzIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral consisting of hydrated alu?!minium oxide: a constituent of bauxite and a source of alumina. Formula: Al(OH)\3.
gibe	ety	C16: perhaps from Old French giber to treat roughly, of uncertain origin
jibe	alt
	head	gibe
	or	gibe
	syl	jibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb.
gibe	H1.1.
	or	jibe
	syl	gibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make jeering or scoffing remarks at; taunt.
gibe	H1.2.
	or	jibe
	syl	gibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a derisive or provoking remark.
giber	sub
	head	gibe
	or	jiber
	syl	gib+er
	pos	n.
jiber	sub
	head	gibe
	or	giber
	syl	jib+er
	pos	n.
gibingly	sub
	head	gibe
	or	jibingly
	syl	gib+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jibingly	sub
	head	gibe
	or	gibingly
	syl	jib+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gibe	H2.0.
	syl	gibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a variant spelling of {gybe}.
Gibeon	0.
	syl	Gib+e:on
	pron	<1gibi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town of Palestine probably about 9 kilometres (6 miles) northwest of Jerusalem.
Gibeonite	0.
	syl	Gib+e:on+ite
	pron	<1gibi*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of the inhabitants of the town of Gibeon, who were compelled by Joshua to serve the Hebrews (Joshua 9).
giblets	ety	C14: from Old French gibelet stew of game birds, probably from gibier game, of Germanic origin
giblets	0.
	syl	gib+lets
	pron	<1Jiblits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	the gizzard, liver, heart, and neck of a fowl.
gibli	0.
	syl	gib+li
	pron	<1gibli>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ghibli}.
City of	1.
	head	Gibraltar
	syl	City of.
	def	a city on the {Rock of Gibraltar}, a limestone promontory at the tip of S Spain: settled by Moors in 711 and taken by Spain in 1462; ceded to Britain in 1713; a British crown colony (1830-1969), still politically associated with Britain; a naval and air base of strategic importance. Pop.: 27000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 6.5 sq. km (2.5 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Calpe}.
Strait of	2.
	head	Gibraltar
	syl	Strait of.
	def	a narrow strait between the S tip of Spain and the NW tip of Africa, linking the Mediterranean with the Atlantic.
Gibraltarian	sub
	head	Gibraltar
	syl	Gi+bral+tar+i:an
	pron	<2Jibrc:l?!1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Kahlil	infl
	head	Gibran
	syl	Kah:lil
	pron	<1ka:lEl>
	pos	n.
Gibran	0.
	syl	Gi:bran
	pron	<Ji1bra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1931, Syro-Lebanese poet, mystic, and painter, resident in the U.S. after 1910; author of (1923).
Gibson	H1.0.
	syl	Gib+son
	pron	<1gibsN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a cocktail consisting of four or more parts dry gin and one part dry vermouth, iced and served with a pickled pearl onion.
Mike	infl
	head	Gibson
	syl	Mike.
	pos	n.
Gibson	H2.0.
	syl	Gib:son
	pron	<1gibsN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, Irish Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Ireland (since 1964) and the British Lions (1966-77).
Gibson Desert	0.
	syl	Gib+son Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in W central Australia, between the Great Sandy Desert and the Victoria Desert: salt marshes, lakes, and scrub. Area: about 220000 sq. km (85000 sq. miles).
Gibson girl	0.
	syl	Gib:son girl
	pos	n.
	def	the ideal fashionable American girl of the late 1890s and early 1900s, as portrayed in the drawings of Charles Dana Gibson, 1867-1944, U.S. illustrator.
gid	ety	C17: back formation from #7giddy 
gid	0.
	syl	gid
	pron	<gid>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of sheep characterized by an unsteady gait and staggering, caused by infestation of the brain with tapeworms
giddap	ety	C20: colloquial form of get up 
giddy-up	alt
	head	giddap
	or	giddap
	syl	gid:dy-up
	pron	<2gidi1^p>
	pos	interj.
giddap	0.
	or	giddy-up
	syl	gid+dap
	pron	<gi1d@p>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to make a horse go faster.
giddy	ety	Old English gydig mad, frenzied, possessed by God; related to G#7od 
giddier	infl
	head	giddy
	syl	gid+di+er
	pos	adj.
giddiest	infl
	head	giddy
	syl	gid+di+est.
	pos	adj.
giddy	1.
	syl	gid+dy
	pron	<1gidi>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with a reeling sensation and feeling as if about to fall; dizzy.
giddy	2.
	syl	gid+dy
	pron	<1gidi>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or tending to cause vertigo.
giddy	3.
	syl	gid+dy
	pron	<1gidi>
	pos	adj.
	def	impulsive; scatterbrained.
my giddy aunt	4.
	head	giddy
	syl	my giddy aunt.
	def	exclamation of surprise. {~} {+dies, +dy+ing, +died}.
giddy	5.
	syl	gid+dy
	pron	<1gidi>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become giddy.
giddily	sub
	head	giddy
	syl	gid+di+ly
	pos	adv.
giddiness	sub
	head	giddy
	syl	gid+di+ness
	pos	n.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Gide
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Gide	0.
	syl	Gide
	pron	French <Zid>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1951, French novelist, dramatist, critic, diarist, and translator, noted particularly for his exploration of the conflict between self-fulfilment and conventional morality. His novels include (1902), (1909), and (1926): Nobel prize for literature 1947.
Gideon	0.
	syl	Gid:e:on
	pron	<1gidi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew judge who led the Israelites to victory over their Midianite oppressors (Judges 6:11-8:35).
Gideon Bible	0.
	syl	Gid:e:on Bi+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a Bible purchased by members of a Christian organization ({Gideons}) and placed in a hotel room, hospital ward, etc.
gidgee	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
gidjee	alt
	head	gidgee
	or	gidgee
	syl	gidj:ee
	pron	<1giJE>
	pos	n.
gidgee	0.
	or	gidjee
	syl	gidg:ee
	pron	<1giJE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small acacia tree, yielding useful timber.
gie	0.
	syl	gie
	pron	<gE>
	pos	vb.
	def	a Scot. word for {give}.
Gielgud	0.
	syl	Giel:gud
	pron	<1gElgud>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. born 1904, English stage and film actor and director.
Edward	infl
	head	Gierek
	syl	Ed:ward
	pron	<1edvart>
	pos	n.
Gierek	0.
	syl	Gie:rek
	pron	<1gi%@rek>, Polish <1gjerek>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Polish statesman; first secretary of the Politburo since 1970.
Giessen	0.
	syl	Gies+sen
	pron	German <1gEsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central West Germany, in Hesse: university (1607). Pop.: 75500 (1970).
gift	ety	Old English gift payment for a wife, dowry; related to Old Norse gipt, Old High German gift, Gothic fragifts endowment, engagement; see #7give 
gift	1.
	syl	gift
	pron	<gift>
	pos	n.
	def	something given; a present.
gift	2.
	syl	gift
	pron	<gift>
	pos	n.
	def	a special aptitude, ability, or power; talent.
gift	3.
	syl	gift
	pron	<gift>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or right to give or bestow (esp. in the phrases {in the gift of, in (someone's) gift}) .
gift	4.
	syl	gift
	pron	<gift>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of giving.
look a gift-horse in the mouth	5.
	head	gift
	syl	look a gift-horse in the mouth.
	usage	usually negative
	def	to find fault with a free gift or chance benefit.
gift	6.
	syl	gift
	pron	<gift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present (something) as a gift to (a person).
gift	7.
	syl	gift
	pron	<gift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to endow with; bestow.
giftless	sub
	head	gift
	syl	gift+less
	pos	adj.
gifted	0.
	syl	gift+ed
	pron	<1giftid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing natural talent or aptitude.
	exam	1	a gifted musician;
	exam	2	a gifted performance.
giftedly	sub
	head	gifted
	syl	gift+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
giftedness	sub
	head	gifted
	syl	gift+ed+ness
	pos	n.
gift of tongues	0.
	syl	gift of tongues
	pos	n.
	def	an utterance, partly or wholly unintelligible, produced under the influence of ecstatic religious emotion and conceived to be a manifestation of the Holy Ghost: practised in certain Christian churches, usually called Pentecostal. Also called: {glossolalia}.
gift tax	0.
	syl	gift tax
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {capital transfer tax}.
giftwraps	infl
	head	giftwrap
	syl	gift+wraps
	pos	vb.
giftwrapping	infl
	head	giftwrap
	syl	gift+wrap+ping
	pos	vb.
giftwrapped	infl
	head	giftwrap
	syl	gift+wrapped.
	pos	vb.
giftwrap	0.
	syl	gift+wrap
	pron	<1gift2r@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wrap (an article intended as a gift) attractively.
Gifu	0.
	syl	Gi:fu
	pron	<1gEfu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Japan, on central Honshu: hot springs. Pop.: 407257 (1974 est.).
gig	ety	C13 (in the sense: flighty girl, spinning top): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish gig top, Norwegian giga to shake about
gig	H1.1.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a light two-wheeled one-horse carriage without a hood.
gig	H1.2.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light tender for a vessel, often for the personal use of the captain.
gig	H1.3.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a long light rowing boat, used esp. for racing.
gig	H1.4.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for raising the nap of a fabric.
gigs	infl
	head	gig
	syl	gigs
	pos	vb.
gigging	infl
	head	gig
	syl	gig+ging
	pos	vb.
gigged	infl
	head	gig
	syl	gigged.
	pos	vb.
gig	H1.5.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel in a gig.
gig	H1.6.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise the nap of (fabric).
gig	H2.1.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster of barbless hooks drawn through a shoal of fish to try and impale them.
gig	H2.2.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {fishgig}.
gigs	infl
	head	gig
	syl	gigs
	pos	vb.
gigging	infl
	head	gig
	syl	gig+ging
	pos	vb.
gigged	infl
	head	gig
	syl	gigged.
	pos	vb.
gig	H2.3.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch (fish) with a gig.
gig	ety	C20: of unknown origin
gig	H3.1.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a job, esp. a single booking for jazz or pop musicians to play at a concert or club.
gig	H3.2.
	syl	gig
	pron	<gig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the performance itself.
giga-	ety	from Greek gigas #7giant 
giga-	0.
	syl	gi:ga-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%9.
	exam	1	gigavolt.
gigahertz	infl
	syl	gi+ga+hertz.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gigahertz	0.
	syl	gi+ga+hertz
	pron	<1gIg*2hR:ts>, <1Jig->
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of frequency equal to 10%9 hertz. Symbol: GHz
gigantic	ety	C17: from Greek gigantikos, from gigas #7giant 
gigantic	1.
	syl	gi+gan+tic
	pron	<JI1g@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very large; enormous.
	exam	1	a gigantic error.
gigantic	2.
	syl	gi+gan+tic
	pron	<JI1g@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {gi+gan+tesque} (@!d#fa$Ig@an#!t$esk). of or suitable for giants.
gigantically	sub
	head	gigantic
	syl	gi+1gan+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
giganticness	sub
	head	gigantic
	syl	gi+1gan+tic+ness
	pos	n.
gigantism	1.
	syl	gi+gan+tism
	pron	<1JIg@n2tiz*m>, <JI1g@ntiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {giantism}. excessive growth of the entire body, caused by over-production of growth hormone by the pituitary gland during childhood or adolescence. Compare {acromegaly}.
gigantism	2.
	syl	gi+gan+tism
	pron	<1JIg@n2tiz*m>, <JI1g@ntiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being gigantic.
gigantomachy	ety	C17: from Greek gigantomakhia, from gigas giant+ makh*_e battle
gigantomachia	alt
	head	gigantomachy
	or	gigantomachy
	syl	gi+gan+to+ma+chi:a
	pron	<JI2g@nt*u1mAki*>
	pos	n.
gigantomachies	infl
	head	gigantomachy
	syl	gi+gan+tom:a+chies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gigantomachy	0.
	or	gigantomachia
	syl	gi+gan+tom:a+chy
	pron	<2JIg@n1tom*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	or {+chi@.as}.
gigantomachy	1.
	or	gigantomachia
	syl	gi+gan+tom:a+chy
	pron	<2JIg@n1tom*ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the war fought between the gods of Olympus and the rebelling giants. See {giant} (sense 3).
gigantomachy	2.
	or	gigantomachia
	syl	gi+gan+tom:a+chy
	pron	<2JIg@n1tom*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any battle fought between or as if between giants.
giggle	ety	C16: of imitative origin
giggle	1.
	syl	gig+gle
	pron	<1gigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to laugh nervously or foolishly.
giggle	2.
	syl	gig+gle
	pron	<1gigL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a laugh.
for a giggle	3.
	head	giggle
	syl	for a giggle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as a joke or prank; not seriously.
giggler	sub
	head	giggle
	syl	gig+gler
	pos	n.
gigglingly	sub
	head	giggle
	syl	gig+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
giggly	sub
	head	giggle
	syl	gig+gly
	pos	adj.
giggle house	0.
	syl	gig+gle house
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a lunatic asylum.
Beniamino	infl
	head	Gigli
	syl	Be:nia:mi:no
	pron	<2bAnja1mEno>
	pos	n.
Gigli	0.
	syl	Gi:gli
	pron	Italian <1Ji$y$yi>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1957, Italian operatic tenor.
gigolo	ety	C20: from French, back formation from gigolette girl for hire as a dancing partner, prostitute, from giguer to dance, from gigue a fiddle; compare #7gigot, gigue, {jig }
gigolos	infl
	head	gigolo
	syl	gig:o+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gigolo	1.
	syl	gig:o+lo
	pron	<1Zig*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is kept by a woman, esp. an older woman.
gigolo	2.
	syl	gig:o+lo
	pron	<1Zig*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is paid to dance with or escort women.
gigot	ety	C16: from Old French: leg, a small fiddle, from gigue a fiddle, of Germanic origin
gigot	1.
	syl	gi+got
	pron	<1ZEg*u>, <1Jig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a leg of lamb or mutton.
gigot	2.
	syl	gi+got
	pron	<1ZEg*u>, <1Jig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a leg-of-mutton sleeve.
gigue	ety	C17: from French, from Italian giga literally: a fiddle; see #7gigot 
gigue	1.
	syl	gigue
	pron	<ZEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music, usually in six-eight time and often fugal, incorporated into the classical suite.
gigue	2.
	syl	gigue
	pron	<ZEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal couple dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, derived from the jig.
GI Joe	0.
	syl	GI Joe
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a U.S. enlisted soldier; a GI.
Gij'on	0.
	syl	Gi+j*'on
	pron	<gE1hc:n>, Spanish <$xi1$xon>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Spain, on the Bay of Biscay: capital of the kingdom of Asturias until 791. Pop.: 187612 (1970). Ancient name: {Gigia}.
Gila monster	0.
	syl	Gi:la mon+ster
	pron	<1hEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large venomous brightly coloured lizard, inhabiting deserts of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico and feeding mostly on eggs and small mammals: family
gilbert	ety	C19: named after William G#7ilbert 
gilbert	0.
	syl	gil+bert
	pron	<1gilb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of magnetomotive force; the magnetomotive force resulting from the passage of 4#Gr abam?!peres through one turn of a coil. 1 gilbert is equivalent to 10/4#Gr=0.795775 ampere-turn. Abbrev.: Gb or Gi
Gilbert	1.
	syl	Gil:bert
	pron	<1gilb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hum@.phrey}. ??1539-83, English navigator: founded the colony at St. John's, Newfoundland (1583).
William	2.
	head	Gilbert
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1540-1603, English physician and physicist, noted for his study of terrestrial magnetism in (1600).
Gilbert	3.
	syl	Gil:bert
	pron	<1gilb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {W (illiam) S (chwenck) }. 1836-1911, English dramatist, humorist, and librettist. He collaborated (1871-96) with Arthur Sullivan on the famous series of comic operettas, including (1879), (1882), and (1885).
Gilbertian	0.
	syl	Gil+ber+ti:an
	pron	<gil1bR:ti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or resembling the style or whimsical humour of Sir W. S. Gilbert.
Gilbert Islands	0.
	syl	Gil+bert Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the W Pacific: with Ocean Island, the Phoenix Islands, and three of the Line Islands they constitute an independent state; until 1975 they formed part of the British colony of {Gilbert and Ellice Islands}; achieved full independence in 1978. Pop.: 53000 (1975 est.). Area: 655 sq. km (253 sq. miles).
gild	ety	Old English gyldan, from gold #7gold ; related to Old Norse gylla, Middle High German verg*"ulden 
gilds	infl
	head	gild
	syl	gilds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gilding	infl
	head	gild
	syl	gild+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gilded	infl
	head	gild
	or	gilt
	syl	gild+ed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gilt	infl
	head	gild
	or	gilded
	syl	gilt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gild	H1.1.
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with gold.
gild	H1.2.a.
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn unnecessarily something already beautiful.
gild	H1.2.b.
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise someone in?!ordinately.
gild	H1.3.
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a falsely attractive or valuable appearance to.
gild	H1.4.
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to smear with blood.
gilder	sub
	head	gild
	syl	gild+er
	pos	n.
gild	H2.0.
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {guild} (sense 2).}
gildsman	sub
	head	gild
	syl	gilds+man
	pos	n.
gilder	0.
	syl	gil+der
	pron	<1gild*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {guilder}.
gilding	1.
	syl	gild+ing
	pron	<1gildiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or art of applying gilt to a surface.
gilding	2.
	syl	gild+ing
	pron	<1gildiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface so produced.
gilding	3.
	syl	gild+ing
	pron	<1gildiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gilt} %1 (sense 2).
Gilead	H1.0.
	syl	Gil+e:ad
	pron	<1gili2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a historic mountainous region east of the River Jordan, rising over 1200 m (4000 ft.).
Gilead	H2.0.
	syl	Gil:e:ad
	pron	<1gili2@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a grandson of Manasseh; ancestor of the Coileadites (Numbers 26: 29-30).
Gileadite	1.
	syl	Gil+e:ad+ite
	pron	<1gili*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the region of Gilead.
Gileadite	2.
	syl	Gil+e:ad+ite
	pron	<1gili*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a descendant of Gilead (the man).
Saint	1.
	head	Giles
	syl	Saint.
	def	7th century #7a.d., Greek hermit in France; patron saint of cripples, beggars, and lepers. Feast day: Sept. 1.
William Ernest Powell	2.
	head	Giles
	syl	Wil:liam Er:nest Pow:ell.
	def	1835-97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp. for his exploration of the western desert (1875-76).
gilet	ety	C19: French, literally: waistcoat
gilet	1.
	syl	gi+let
	pron	<Ji1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a bodice resembling a waistcoat in a woman's dress.
gilet	2.
	syl	gi+let
	pron	<Ji1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	such a bodice as part of a ballet dancer's costume.
gilgai	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
gilgai	0.
	syl	gil+gai
	pron	<1gilgI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a natural water hole.
Gilgamesh	0.
	syl	Gil:ga:mesh
	pron	<1gilg*2meS>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Sumerian king.
gill	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish g*"al, Danish gj@alle, Greek khelun*_e lip
gill	H1.1.
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	def	the respiratory organ in many aquatic animals, consisting of a membrane or outgrowth well supplied with blood vessels. {External gills} occur in tadpoles, some molluscs, etc.; {internal gills}, within gill slits, occur in most fishes.
gill	H1.2.
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the radiating leaflike spore-producing structures on the under?!surface of the cap of a mushroom.
gill	H1.3.
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch (fish) or (of fish) to be caught in a gill net.
gill	H1.4.
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gut (fish).
gilled	sub
	head	gill
	syl	gilled
	pos	adj.
gill-less	sub
	head	gill
	syl	gill-less
	pos	adj.
gill-like	sub
	head	gill
	syl	gill-2like
	pos	adj.
gill	ety	C14: from Old French gille vat, tub, from Late Latin gill*_o cooling vessel for liquids, of obscure origin
gill	H2.1.
	syl	gill
	pron	<Jil>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of liquid measure equal to one quarter of a pint.
gill	H2.2.
	syl	gill
	pron	<Jil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	half a pint, esp. of beer.
gill	ety	C11: from Old Norse gil steep-sided valley
ghyll	alt
	head	gill
	or	gill
	syl	ghyll
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
gill	H3.1.
	or	ghyll
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a narrow stream; rivulet.
gill	H3.2.
	or	ghyll
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a wooded ravine.
gill	H3.3.
	or	ghyll
	syl	gill
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	cap. when part of place name
	def	a deep natural hole in rock; pothole.
	exam	1	Gaping Gill.
gill	ety	C15: special use of Gill, short for Gillian, girl's name
gill	H4.1.
	syl	gill
	pron	<Jil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a girl or sweetheart.
gill	H4.2.
	syl	gill
	pron	<Jil>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for {ground ivy}.
Dizzy	infl
	head	Gillespie
	syl	Diz:zy
	pos	n.
Gillespie	0.
	syl	Gil:les:pie
	pron	<gi1lespi>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of born 1917, U.S. jazz trumpeter.
gill fungus	0.
	syl	gill fun+gus
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus of the basidiomycetous family in which the spores are produced on gills underneath a cap. See also {agaric}.
gillie	ety	C17: from Scottish Gaelic gille boy, servant
ghillie	infl
	head	gillie
	or	gilly
	syl	ghil+lie
	pron	<1gili>
	pos	n.
gilly	infl
	head	gillie
	or	ghillie
	syl	gil+ly
	pron	<1gili>
	pos	n.
gillies	infl
	head	gillie
	syl	gil+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gillie	1.
	syl	gil+lie
	pron	<1gili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	an attend?!ant or guide for hunting or fishing.
gillie	2.
	syl	gil+lie
	pron	<1gili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Highland chieftain's male attendant or personal servant.
Gillingham	0.
	syl	Gil+ling+ham
	pron	<1JiliG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in N Kent on the Medway estuary: dockyards. Pop.: 86714 (1971).
gillion	ety	C20: from #7g (#7iga -) +(#7m) #7illion 
gillion	0.
	syl	gil+lion
	pron	<1Jilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one thousand million. U.S. equivalent: {billion}.
gill net	0.
	syl	gill net
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fishing.
	def	a net suspended vertically in the water to trap fish by their gills in its meshes.
gill pouch	0.
	syl	gill pouch
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of paired linear pouches in chordate embryos, arising as outgrowths of the wall of the pharynx. In fish and some amphibians they become the gill slits.
James	infl
	head	Gillray
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Gillray	0.
	syl	Gill:ray
	pron	<1gilrA>
	pos	n.
	def	1757-1815, English caricaturist.
gills	1.
	syl	gills
	pron	<gilz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	the wattle of birds such as domestic fowl.
green around	2.
	head	gills
	or	about the gills
	syl	green around
	qual	Informal.
	def	looking or feeling nauseated.
gill slit	0.
	syl	gill slit
	pron	<gil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of paired linear openings to the exterior from the sides of the pharynx in fishes and some amphibians. They contain the gills.
gillyflower	ety	C14: changed (through influence of flower) from gilofre, from Old French girofle, from Medieval Latin, from Greek karuophullon clove tree, from karuon nut+ phullon leaf
gilliflower	alt
	head	gillyflower
	or	gillyflower
	syl	gil+li+flow:er
	pron	<1Jili2flau*>
	pos	n.
gillyflower	1.
	or	gilliflower
	syl	gil+ly+flow:er
	pron	<1Jili2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants having fragrant flowers, such as the stock and wallflower.
gillyflower	2.
	or	gilliflower
	syl	gil+ly+flow:er
	pron	<1Jili2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {carnation}.
Gilolo	0.
	syl	Gi+lo+lo
	pron	<JI1l*ul*u>, <Ji->
	pos	n.
	def	See {Halmahera}.
Gilsonite	ety	C19: named after S. H. Gilson of Salt Lake City, Utah, who discovered it
Gilsonite	0.
	syl	Gil+son+ite
	pron	<1gils*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a very pure form of asphalt found in Utah and Colorado; used for making paints, varnishes, and linoleum.
gilt	H1.1.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {gild}.
gilt	H1.2.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	gold or a substance simulating it, applied in gilding.
gilt	H1.3.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gilding} (senses 1, 2).
gilt	H1.4.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	superficial or false appearance of excellence; glamour.
gilt	H1.5.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a gilt-edged security. {~}
gilt	H1.6.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	covered with or as if with gold or gilt; gilded.
gilt	ety	C15: from Old Norse gyltr; related to Old English gelte, Old High German gelza, Middle Low German gelte 
gilt	H2.0.
	syl	gilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a young female pig, esp. one that has not had a litter.
gilt-edged	1.
	syl	gilt-edged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of securities
	def	dated over a short, medium, or long term, characterized by minimum risk and by redemption at par, and usually issued by the Government.
gilt-edged	2.
	syl	gilt-edged
	pos	adj.
	usage	of books, papers, etc.
	def	having gilded edges.
gilthead	1.
	syl	gilt+head
	pron	<1gilt2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a sparid fish, of Mediterranean and European Atlantic waters, having a gold-coloured band between the eyes.
gilthead	2.
	syl	gilt+head
	pron	<1gilt2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or related fish.
gimbals	ety	C16: variant of #7gemel 
gimbals	0.
	syl	gim+bals
	pron	<1JimbLz>, <1gim->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a device, consisting of two or three pivoted rings at right angles to each other, that provides free suspension in all planes for an object such as a gyroscope, compass, chronometer, etc. Also called: {gimbal ring}.
gimcrack	ety	C18: changed from C14 gibecrake little ornament, of unknown origin
gimcrack	1.
	syl	gim+crack
	pron	<1Jim2kr@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheap; shoddy.
gimcrack	2.
	syl	gim+crack
	pron	<1Jim2kr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cheap showy trifle or gadget.
gimcrackery	sub
	head	gimcrack
	syl	gim+2crack+er:y
	pos	n.
gimel	ety	literally: camel
gimel	0.
	syl	gim+el
	pron	<1gim*l>, Hebrew <1gEmel>
	pos	n.
	def	the third letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800340) transliterated as or, when final,
gimlet	ety	C15: from Old French guimbelet, of Germanic origin, see #7wimble 
gimlet	1.
	syl	gim+let
	pron	<1gimlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hand tool consisting of a pointed spiral tip attached at right angles to a handle, used for boring small holes in wood.
gimlet	2.
	syl	gim+let
	pron	<1gimlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a cocktail consisting of half gin or vodka and half lime juice.
gimlet	3.
	syl	gim+let
	pron	<1gimlit>
	pos	vb.
	usage	tr
	def	to make holes in (wood) using a gimlet.
gimlet	4.
	syl	gim+let
	pron	<1gimlit>
	pos	adj.
	def	penetrating; piercing (esp. in the phrase {gimlet-eyed}) .
gimmal	ety	C16: variant of #7gemel 
gimmal	0.
	syl	gim+mal
	pron	<1gim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of parts forming rotating joints for transmitting motion in light mechanisms.
gimme	0.
	syl	gim+me
	pron	<1gimE>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang. contraction of
	def	give me.
gimmick	ety	C20: originally U.S. slang, of unknown origin
gimmick	1.
	syl	gim+mick
	pron	<1gimik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something designed to attract extra attention, interest, or publicity.
gimmick	2.
	syl	gim+mick
	pron	<1gimik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any clever device, gadget, or stratagem, esp. one used to deceive.
gimmick	3.
	syl	gim+mick
	pron	<1gimik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	a device or trick of legerdemain that enables a magician to deceive the audience.
gimmickry	sub
	head	gimmick
	syl	gim+mick+ry
	pos	n.
gimmicky	sub
	head	gimmick
	syl	gim+mick:y
	pos	adj.
gimp	ety	C17: probably from Dutch gimp, of unknown origin
guimpe	alt
	head	gimp
	or	gimp
	syl	guimpe
	pron	<gimp>
	pos	n.
gimp	0.
	or	guimpe
	syl	gimp
	pron	<gimp>
	pos	n.
	def	a tapelike trimming of silk, wool, or cotton, often stiffened with wire.
gin	ety	C18: shortened from Dutch genever juniper, via Old French from Latin j*_uniperus #7juniper 
gin	H1.1.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink obtained by distillation and rectification of the grain of malted barley, rye, or maize, flavoured with juniper berries.
gin	H1.2.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grain spirits flavoured with other fruit or aromatic essences.
	exam	1	sloe gin.
gin	H1.3.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink made from any rectified spirit.
gin	ety	C13 gyn, shortened from #7engine 
gin	H2.1.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive engine in which a vertical shaft is turned by horses driving a horizontal beam or yoke in a circle.
gin	H2.2.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cotton gin}. a machine of this type used for separating seeds from raw cotton.
gin	H2.3.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a trap for catching small mammals, consisting of a noose of thin strong wire.
gins	infl
	head	gin
	syl	gins
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ginning	infl
	head	gin
	syl	gin+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ginned	infl
	head	gin
	syl	ginned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gin	H2.4.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (cotton) of seeds with a gin.
gin	H2.5.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trap or snare (game) with a gin.
ginner	sub
	head	gin
	syl	gin+ner
	pos	n.
gins	infl
	head	gin
	syl	gins
	pos	vb.
ginning	infl
	head	gin
	syl	gin+ning
	pos	vb.
gan	infl
	head	gin
	syl	gan
	pos	vb.
gun	infl
	head	gin
	syl	gun.
	pos	vb.
gin	H3.0.
	syl	gin
	pron	<gin>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {begin}.
gin	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
gin	H4.0.
	syl	gin
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Aboriginal woman.
ginger	ety	C13: from Old French gingivre, from Medieval Latin gingiber, from Latin zinziberi, from Greek zingiberis, probably from Sanskrit *'sr*_ngaveram, from *'sr*_nga- horn+ vera- body, referring to its shape
ginger	1.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several zingiberaceous plants of the genus esp. of the East Indies, cultivated throughout the tropics for its spicy hot-tasting underground stem. See also {galangal}. Compare {wild ginger}.
ginger	2.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the underground stem of this plant, which is powdered and used as a seasoning or sugared and eaten as a sweetmeat.
ginger	3.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain related plants.
ginger	4.a.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown or yellowish-brown colour.
ginger	4.b.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	ginger hair.
ginger	5.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	liveliness; vigour.
ginger	6.
	syl	gin+ger
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add the spice ginger to (a dish). {~} See also {ginger up}.
ginger ale	0.
	syl	gin+ger ale
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetened effervescent nonalcoholic drink flavoured with ginger extract.
ginger beer	0.
	syl	gin+ger beer
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly alcoholic drink made by fermenting a mixture of syrup and root ginger.
gingerbread	1.
	syl	gin:ger+bread
	pron	<1JinJ*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a moist brown cake, flavoured with ginger and treacle or syrup.
gingerbread	2.a.
	syl	gin:ger+bread
	pron	<1JinJ*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a rolled biscuit, similarly flavoured, cut into various shapes and sometimes covered with icing.
gingerbread	2.b.
	syl	gin:ger+bread
	pron	<1JinJ*2bred>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	gingerbread man.
gingerbread	3.a.
	syl	gin:ger+bread
	pron	<1JinJ*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate but unsubstantial ornamentation.
gingerbread	3.b.
	syl	gin:ger+bread
	pron	<1JinJ*2bred>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	gingerbread style of architecture.
gingerbread tree	0.
	syl	gin:ger+bread tree
	pos	n.
	def	a W African rosaceous tree, with large mealy edible fruits ({gingerbread plums) }: family
ginger group	0.
	syl	gin+ger group
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a group within a party, association, etc., that enlivens or radicalizes its parent body.
gingerly	ety	C16: perhaps from Old French gensor dainty, from gent of noble birth; see #7gentle 
gingerly	1.
	syl	gin+ger+ly
	pron	<1JinJ*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a cautious, reluctant, or timid manner.
gingerly	2.
	syl	gin+ger+ly
	pron	<1JinJ*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	cautious, reluctant, or timid.
gingerliness	sub
	head	gingerly
	syl	gin+ger+li+ness
	pos	n.
nut	alt
	head	ginger snap
	or	ginger snap
	syl	nut
	pos	n.
ginger snap	0.
	or	nut
	syl	gin+ger snap
	pos	n.
	def	a crisp biscuit flavoured with ginger.
ginger up	0.
	syl	gin+ger up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enliven (an activity, group, etc.).
ginger wine	0.
	syl	gin+ger wine
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink made from fermented bruised ginger, sugar, and water.
gingery	1.
	syl	gin+ger:y
	pron	<1JinJ*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or tasting of ginger.
gingery	2.
	syl	gin+ger:y
	pron	<1JinJ*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like the colour ginger.
gingery	3.
	syl	gin+ger:y
	pron	<1JinJ*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of vigour; high-spirited.
gingery	4.
	syl	gin+ger:y
	pron	<1JinJ*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	pointed; biting.
	exam	1	a gingery remark.
gingham	ety	C17: from French guingan, from Malay ginggang striped cloth
gingham	0.a.
	syl	ging+ham
	pron	<1giG*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a cotton fabric, usually woven of two coloured yarns in a checked or striped design.
gingham	0.b.
	syl	ging+ham
	pron	<1giG*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gingham dress.
gingili	ety	C18: from Hindi jingal*_i 
gingelli	infl
	head	gingili
	or	gingelly
	syl	gin+gel+li
	pron	<1JinJili>
	pos	n.
gingelly	infl
	head	gingili
	or	gingelli
	syl	gin+gel+ly
	pron	<1JinJili>
	pos	n.
gingili	1.
	syl	gin+gi+li
	pron	<1JinJili>
	pos	n.
	def	the oil obtained from sesame seeds.
gingili	2.
	syl	gin+gi+li
	pron	<1JinJili>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sesame}.
gingiva	ety	from Latin &- #!gin+gi+val adj.
gingivae	infl
	head	gingiva
	syl	gin+gi+vae
	pron	<-J*2vE>, <-1JIvE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gingiva	0.
	syl	gin+gi+va
	pron	<1JinJiv*>, <Jin1JIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the technical name for the {gum}.
gingivitis	0.
	syl	gin+gi+vi+tis
	pron	<2JinJi1vItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the gums.
ginglymus	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek ginglumos hinge
ginglymi	infl
	head	ginglymus
	syl	gin+gly+mi
	pron	<-2mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ginglymus	0.
	syl	gin+gly+mus
	pron	<1JiGglim*s>, <1giG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a hinge joint. See { {hinge} (sense 2).}
gink	ety	C20: of unknown origin
gink	0.
	syl	gink
	pron	<giGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a man or boy, esp. one considered to be odd.
ginkgo	ety	C18: from Japanese ginky*_o, from Ancient Chinese ngien silver+ hang apricot
gingko	alt
	head	ginkgo
	or	ginkgo
	syl	ging+ko
	pron	<1giGk*u>
	pos	n.
ginkgoes	infl
	head	ginkgo
	or	ginkkoes
	syl	gink+goes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ginkkoes	infl
	head	ginkgo
	or	ginkgoes
	syl	gink+koes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ginkgo	0.
	or	gingko
	syl	gink+go
	pron	<1giGkg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely planted ornamental Chinese gymnosperm tree, with fan-shaped deciduous leaves and fleshy yellow fruit. Also called: {maidenhair tree}.
ginnel	ety	C17: perhaps a corruption of #7channel 
ginnel	0.
	syl	gin+nel
	pron	<1ginL>, <1Jin->
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a narrow passageway between buildings.
gin palace	0.
	syl	gin pal+ace
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a gaudy drinking-house.
gin rummy	ety	C20: from #7gin %1#7+{rummy %1}#7, apparently from a humorous allusion to gin and rum
gin rummy	0.
	syl	gin rum+my
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a version of rummy in which a player may go out if the odd cards outside his sequences total less than ten points. Often shortened to {gin}.
Allen	infl
	head	Ginsberg
	syl	Al:len.
	pos	n.
Ginsberg	0.
	syl	Gins:berg
	pron	<1ginzbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1926, U.S. poet of the beat generation. His poetry includes (1956).
ginseng	ety	C17: from Mandarin Chinese jen shen, from jen man (from a resemblance of the roots to human legs)+ shen ginseng
ginseng	1.
	syl	gin+seng
	pron	<1JinseG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two araliaceous plants, of China or of North America, whose forked aromatic roots are used medicinally in China.
ginseng	2.
	syl	gin+seng
	pron	<1JinseG>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of either of these plants or a substance obtained from the roots.
gin sling	0.
	syl	gin sling
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an iced drink made from gin and water, sweetened, and flavoured with lemon or lime juice.
Gioconda	ety	Italian: the smiling (lady)
La	infl
	head	Gioconda
	syl	La.
	pos	n.
Gioconda	0.
	syl	Gio+con+da
	pron	Italian <Jo1konda>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Mona Lisa}.
Il	infl
	head	Giorgione
	syl	Il.
	pos	n.
Giorgione	0.
	syl	Gior:gio:ne
	pron	Italian <Jor1Jo:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1478-1511, Italian painter of the Venetian school, who introduced a new unity between figures and landscape.
Giorgi system	ety	C20: named after Giovanni Giorgi (1871-1950), Italian physicist
Giorgi system	0.
	syl	Gior+gi sys+tem
	pron	<1Jc:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of units based on the metre, kilogram, second, and ampere, in which the magnetic constant has the value 4#Gr#M10-%7 henries per metre. It was used as a basis for SI units. Also called: {MKSA system}.
Giotto	0.
	syl	Giot:to
	pron	Italian <1Jctto>
	pos	n.
	def	also known as ??1267-1337, Florentine painter, who broke away from the stiff linear design of the Byzantine tradition and developed the more dramatic and naturalistic style characteristic of the Renais?!sance: his work includes cycles of frescoes in Assisi, the Arena Chapel in Padua, and the Church of Santa Croce, Florence.
gips	infl
	head	gip
	syl	gips
	pos	vb.
gipping	infl
	head	gip
	syl	gip+ping
	pos	vb.
gipped	infl
	head	gip
	syl	gipped.
	pos	vb.
gip	1.
	syl	gip
	pron	<Jip>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {gyp%1}.
gip	2.
	syl	gip
	pron	<Jip>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gyp%2}.
gipon	0.
	syl	gi+pon
	pron	<Ji1pon>, <1Jipon>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {jupon}.
Gippsland	0.
	syl	Gipps+land
	pron	<1gips2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile region of SE Australia, in SE Victoria, extending east along the coast from Melbourne to the New South Wales border. Area: 35200 sq. km (13600 sq. miles).
gippy	ety	C19: from #7Gypsy and #7Egyptian 
	infl
	head	gippy
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
gippies	infl
	head	gippy
	syl	gip+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gippy	1.
	syl	gip+py
	pron	<1Jipi>
	pos	n.
	def	an Egyptian person or thing.
gippy	2.
	syl	gip+py
	pron	<1Jipi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gip+po}, {+poes}. a Gypsy. {~}
gippy	3.
	syl	gip+py
	pron	<1Jipi>
	pos	n.
	def	Egyptian.
gippy tummy	4.
	head	gippy
	syl	gippy tummy.
	def	diarrhoea, esp. as experienced by visitors to hot climates.
Gipsies	infl
	head	Gipsy
	syl	Gip+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gipsy	0.
	syl	Gip+sy
	pron	<1Jipsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a variant spelling of {Gypsy}. &- {#!Gip+sy@!+dom} &- {#!Gip+sy@!+hood} &- {#!Gip@.sy-@!like}
Gipsyish	sub
	head	Gipsy
	syl	Gip+sy+ish
	pos	adj.
gipsy moth	0.
	syl	gip+sy moth
	pos	n.
	def	a European moth, introduced into North America, where it is a serious pest of shade trees: family (or See also {tussock moth}.
gipsywort	0.
	syl	gip:sy+wort
	pron	<1Jipsi2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy Eurasian plant, having two-lipped white flowers with purple dots on the lower lip: family (labiates). See also { {bugleweed} (sense 1).}
giraffe	ety	C17: from Italian giraffa, from Arabic zar*_afah, probably of African origin
giraffes	infl
	head	giraffe
	or	giraffe
	syl	gi+raffes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
giraffe	infl
	or	giraffes
	syl	gi+raffe.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
giraffe	0.
	syl	gi+raffe
	pron	<Ji1ra:f>, <-1r@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ruminant mammal, inhabiting savannahs of tropical Africa: the tallest mammal, with very long legs and neck and a colouring of regular reddish-brown patches on a beige ground: family
Giraldus Cambrensis	0.
	syl	Gi:ral:dus Cam:bren:sis
	pron	<Ji1r@ld*s> <k@m1brensis>
	pos	n.
	def	literary name of ??1146-??1223, Welsh chronicler and churchman, noted for his accounts of his travels in Ireland and Wales.
girandole	ety	C17: from French, from Italian girandola, from girare to revolve, from Latin g*_yr*_are to #7gyrate 
girandola	alt
	head	girandole
	or	girandole
	syl	gi+ran+do+la
	pron	<Ji1r@nd*l*>
	pos	n.
girandole	1.
	or	girandola
	syl	gir+an+dole
	pron	<1Jir*n2d*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental wall candle holder, usually incorporating a mirror.
girandole	2.
	or	girandola
	syl	gir+an+dole
	pron	<1Jir*n2d*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an earring, esp. one having a central gem surround?!ed by smaller ones.
girandole	3.
	or	girandola
	syl	gir+an+dole
	pron	<1Jir*n2d*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Artillery.
	def	a group of connected mines.
girasol	ety	C16: from Italian, from girare to revolve (see #7gyrate) #7+ sole the sun, from Latin s*_ol 
girosol	infl
	head	girasol
	or	girasole
	syl	gir:o+sol
	pron	<1Jir*2sol>, <-2s*ul>
	pos	n.
girasole	infl
	head	girasol
	or	girosol
	syl	gir:a+sole
	pron	<1Jir*2sol>, <-2s*ul>
	pos	n.
girasol	0.
	syl	gir:a+sol
	pron	<1Jir*2sol>, <-2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of opal that has a red or pink glow in bright light; fire opal.
Henri Honor'e	infl
	head	Giraud
	syl	Hen:ri Ho:no:r*'e
	pron	<?~ari cnc1rA). 1879-1949, FrAnch gAnAral, who commandAd FrAnch forcAs in North Africa (1942-43>
	pos	n.
Jean	infl
	head	Giraudoux
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Giraudoux	0.
	syl	Gi:rau:doux
	pron	French <Ziro1du>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1944, French dramatist. His works, noted for their use of paradox and imagery, include the novel (1921) and the plays (1929) and (1935).
gird	ety	Old English gyrdan, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse gyrtha, Old High German gurten 
girds	infl
	head	gird
	syl	girds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
girding	infl
	head	gird
	syl	gird+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
girded	infl
	head	gird
	or	girt
	syl	gird+ed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
girt	infl
	head	gird
	or	girded
	syl	girt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gird	H1.1.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a belt, girdle, etc., around (the waist or hips).
gird	H1.2.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or secure with or as if with a belt.
	exam	1	to gird on one's armour.
gird	H1.3.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround; encircle.
gird	H1.4.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (oneself) for action (esp. in the phrase {gird (up) one's loins) }.
gird	H1.5.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow with a rank, attribute, etc., esp. knighthood.
gird	ety	C13 girden to strike, cut, of unknown origin
gird	H2.1.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to jeer (at someone); mock.
gird	H2.2.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to strike (a blow at someone).
gird	H2.3.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to move at high speed.
gird	H2.4.a.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a blow or stroke.
gird	H2.4.b.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a taunt; gibe.
gird	H2.5.
	syl	gird
	pron	<gR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a display of bad temper or anger (esp. in the phrases {in a gird; throw a gird) }.
girder	0.
	syl	gird+er
	pron	<1gR:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large beam, esp. one made of steel, used in the construction of bridges, buildings, etc.
girdle	ety	Old English gyrdel, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse gyrthill, Old Frisian gerdel, Old High German gurtila; see #7gird %1 &- #!gir@.dle-@!like adj.
girdle	H1.1.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's elastic corset covering the waist to the thigh.
girdle	H1.2.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that surrounds or encircles.
girdle	H1.3.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a belt or sash.
girdle	H1.4.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	the outer edge of a gem.
girdle	H1.5.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any encircling structure or part. See {pectoral girdle, pelvic girdle}.
girdle	H1.6.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark left on a tree trunk after the removal of a ring of bark.
girdle	H1.7.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a girdle on or around.
girdle	H1.8.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround or encircle.
girdle	H1.9.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a ring of bark from (a tree or branch), thus causing it to die.
girdle	H2.0.
	syl	gir+dle
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {griddle}.
girdlecake	0.
	syl	gir:dle+cake
	pron	<1gR:dL2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {drop scone}.
girdler	1.
	syl	gir+dler
	pron	<1gR:dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that girdles.
girdler	2.
	syl	gir+dler
	pron	<1gR:dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a maker of girdles.
girdler	3.
	syl	gir+dler
	pron	<1gR:dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect, such as the twig girdler, that bores circular grooves around the stems or twigs in which it lays its eggs.
Girgenti	0.
	syl	Gir+gen+ti
	pron	Italian <Jir1Jenti>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Agrigento}.
girl	ety	C13: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Low German G*"ore boy, girl
girl	1.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a female child from birth to young womanhood.
girl	2.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a young unmarried woman; lass; maid.
girl	3.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sweetheart or girlfriend.
girl	4.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman of any age.
girl	5.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {daughter}.
girl	6.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a female employee, esp. a female servant.
girl	7.
	syl	girl
	pron	<gR:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	and preceded by the
	def	a group of women, esp. acquaintances.
girl Friday	0.
	syl	girl Fri+day
	pos	n.
	def	a female employee who has a wide range of duties, usually including secretarial and clerical work.
girlfriend	1.
	syl	girl+friend
	pron	<1gR:l2frend>
	pos	n.
	def	a female friend with whom a man or boy is romantically or sexually involved; sweetheart.
girlfriend	2.
	syl	girl+friend
	pron	<1gR:l2frend>
	pos	n.
	def	any female friend.
Girl Guide	0.
	syl	Girl Guide
	pos	n.
	def	See {Guide}.
girlhood	0.
	syl	girl+hood
	pron	<1gR:l2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or time of being a girl.
girlie	0.
	syl	girl:ie
	pron	<1gR:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	modifier
	def	displaying or featuring nude or scantily dressed women.
	exam	1	a girlie magazine.
girlish	0.
	syl	girl+ish
	pron	<1gR:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a girl in looks, behaviour, innocence, etc.
girlishly	sub
	head	girlish
	syl	girl+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
girlishness	sub
	head	girlish
	syl	girl+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Girl Scout	0.
	syl	Girl Scout
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of the equivalent organization for girls to the Scouts. Brit. equivalent: {Guide}.
giro	ety	C20: ultimately from Greek guros circuit
giros	infl
	head	giro
	syl	gi:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
giro	0.
	syl	gi:ro
	pron	<1JIr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the settlement of debts or other payments by transfers between accounts or by giro cheque, operated by post offices or banks.
giron	ety	C16: from Old French giron a triangular piece of material, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German g*_ero triangular object; compare {#7gore %3}
gyron	alt
	head	giron
	or	giron
	syl	gy+ron
	pron	<1JIron>
	pos	n.
giron	0.
	or	gyron
	syl	gi+ron
	pron	<1JIron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge consisting of the lower half of a diagonally divided quarter, usually in the top left corner of the shield.
Gironde	1.
	syl	Gi+ronde
	pron	French <Zi1r?~c:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: Bordeaux. Pop.: 1082074 (1975). Area: 10726 sq. km. (4183 sq. miles).
Gironde	2.
	syl	Gi+ronde
	pron	French <Zi1r?~c:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an estuary in SW France, formed by the confluence of the Rivers Garonne and Dordogne. Length: 72 km (45 miles).
Girondist	1.
	syl	Gi+ron+dist
	pron	<Ji1rondist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a party of moderate republicans during the French Revolution, many of whom came from Gironde: overthrown (1793) by their rivals the Jacobins. See also { {Jacobin} (sense 1).}
Girondist	2.
	syl	Gi+ron+dist
	pron	<Ji1rondist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Girondists or their principles.
Girondism	sub
	head	Girondist
	syl	Gi+1ron+dism
	pos	n.
gyronny	alt
	head	gironny
	or	gironny
	syl	gy+ron+ny
	pron	<JI1roni>
	pos	adj.
gironny	0.
	or	gyronny
	syl	gi+ron+ny
	pron	<JI1roni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	divided into segments from the fesse point.
girosol	0.
	syl	gir+o+sol
	pron	<1Jir*2sol>, <-2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {girasol}.
girt	H1.1.
	syl	girt
	pron	<gR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {gird%1}.
girt	H1.2.
	syl	girt
	pron	<gR:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	moored securely to prevent swinging.
girt	H2.1.
	syl	girt
	pron	<gR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or encircle; gird.
girt	H2.2.
	syl	girt
	pron	<gR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to measure the girth of (something).
girth	ety	C14: from Old Norse gj*"orth belt; related to Gothic gairda #7girdle ; see #7gird %1
girth	1.
	syl	girth
	pron	<gR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance around something; circumfer?!ence.
girth	2.
	syl	girth
	pron	<gR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	size or bulk.
	exam	1	a man of great girth.
girth	3.
	syl	girth
	pron	<gR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a band around a horse's belly to keep the saddle in position.
girth	4.
	syl	girth
	pron	<gR:T>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to fasten a girth on (a horse).
girth	5.
	syl	girth
	pron	<gR:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encircle or surround.
gisarme	ety	C13: from Old French guisarme, probably from Old High German get*_isarn weeding tool, from getan to weed+ *_isarn #7iron 
gisarme	0.
	syl	gi+sarme
	pron	<gi1za:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-shafted battle-axe with a sharp point on the back of the axe head.
Gisborne	0.
	syl	Gis+borne
	pron	<1gizb*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N New Zealand, on E North Island on Poverty Bay. Pop.: 26726 (1971).
Val'ery	infl
	head	Giscard d'Estaing
	syl	Va:l*'e:ry
	pron	<valA1ri>
	pos	n.
Giscard d'Estaing	0.
	syl	Gis:card d'Es:taing
	pron	French <Ziskar> <des1t?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1926, French politician; minister of finance and economic affairs (1962-66; 1969-74): president from 1974.
Dorothy	1.
	head	Gish
	syl	Dor:o:thy.
	def	1898-1968, U.S. film actress, chiefly in silent films.
Gish	2.
	syl	Gish
	pron	<giS>
	pos	n.
	def	her sister, {Lil@.li@.an}. born 1896, U.S. film and stage actress; noted esp. for her roles in such silent films as (1914) and (1916).
George (Robert) 	infl
	head	Gissing
	syl	George (Robert) .
	pos	n.
Gissing	0.
	syl	Gis:sing
	pron	<1gisiG>
	pos	n.
	def	1857-1903, English novelist, noted for his depiction of middle-class poverty. His works include (1886) and (1891).
gist	ety	C18: from Anglo-French, as in cest action gist en this action consists in, literally: lies in, from Old French g*'esir to lie, from Latin jac*_ere, from jacere to throw
gist	1.
	syl	gist
	pron	<Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	the point or substance of an argument, speech, etc.
gist	2.
	syl	gist
	pron	<Jist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the essential point of an action.
git	ety	C20: from #7get (in the sense: to beget, hence a bastard, fool)
git	1.
	syl	git
	pron	<git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a contemptible person, often a fool.
git	2.
	syl	git
	pron	<git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a bastard.
gittern	ety	C14: from Old French guiterne, ultimately from Old Spanish guitarra #7guitar ; see #7cittern 
gittern	0.
	syl	git+tern
	pron	<1gitR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an obsolete medieval stringed instrument resembling the guitar. Compare {cittern}.
Carlo Maria	infl
	head	Giulini
	syl	Car:lo Ma:ri:a
	pron	<1karlo> <ma1rEa>
	pos	n.
Giulini	0.
	syl	Giu:li:ni
	pron	Italian <Ju1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, Italian orchestral conductor, esp. of opera.
Giulio Romano	0.
	syl	Giu:lio Ro:ma:no
	pron	Italian <1Ju:ljo> <ro1ma:no>
	pos	n.
	def	??1499-1546, Italian architect and painter; a founder of mannerism.
giusto	ety	Italian: just, proper
giusto	0.a.
	syl	giu+sto
	pron	<1Ju:st*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. of a tempo marking
	def	to be observed strictly.
giusto	0.b.
	syl	giu+sto
	pron	<1Ju:st*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. of a tempo marking
	def	to be observed appropriately.
	exam	1	allegro giusto.
give	ety	Old English giefan; related to Old Norse gefa, Gothic giban, Old High German geban, Swedish giva 
gives	infl
	head	give
	syl	gives
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
giving	infl
	head	give
	syl	giv+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
gave	infl
	head	give
	syl	gave
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
given	infl
	head	give
	syl	giv+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
give	1.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to present or deliver voluntarily (something that is one's own) to the permanent possession of another or others.
give	2.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to transfer (something that is one's own, esp. money) to the possession of another as part of an exchange.
	exam	1	to give fifty pounds for a painting.
give	3.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place in the temporary possession of another.
	exam	1	I gave him my watch while I went swimming.
give	4.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to grant, provide, or bestow.
	exam	1	give me some advice.
give	5.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to administer.
	exam	1	to give a reprimand.
give	6.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to award or attribute.
	exam	1	to give blame, praise, etc.
give	7.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be a source of.
	exam	1	he gives no trouble.
give	8.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to impart or communicate.
	exam	1	to give news;
	exam	2	give a person a cold.
give	9.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to utter or emit.
	exam	1	to give a shout.
give	10.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to perform, make, or do.
	exam	1	the car gave a jolt and stopped.
give	11.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to sacrifice or devote.
	exam	1	he gave his life for his country.
give	12.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to surrender.
	exam	1	to give place to others.
give	13.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to concede or yield.
	exam	1	I will give you this game.
give	14.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to happen.
	exam	1	what gives??
give	15.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to cause; lead.
	exam	1	she gave me to believe that she would come.
give	16.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place value on.
	exam	1	I don't give anything for his promises.
give	17.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to perform or present as an entertainment.
	exam	1	to give a play.
give	18.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to propose as a toast.
	exam	1	I give you the Queen.
give	19.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to yield or break under force or pressure.
	exam	1	this surface will give if you sit on it;
	exam	2	his courage will never give.
give as good as one gets	20.
	head	give
	syl	give as good as one gets.
	def	to respond to verbal or bodily blows to at least an equal extent as those received.
give battle	21.
	head	give
	syl	give battle.
	def	to commence fighting.
give	22.a.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bear (offspring).
give	22.b.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to produce, originate, or create (an idea, plan, etc.).
give ground	23.
	head	give
	syl	give ground.
	def	to draw back or retreat.
give rise to	24.
	head	give
	syl	give rise to.
	def	to be the cause of.
give me	25.
	head	give
	syl	give me.
	qual	Informal.
	def	I prefer.
	exam	1	give me hot weather any day&!
give or take	26.
	head	give
	syl	give or take.
	def	plus or minus.
	exam	1	three thousand people came, give or take a few hundred.
give	27.a.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to yield or surrender.
give	27.b.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to allow precedence (to).
give (a person) what for	28.
	head	give
	syl	give (a person) what for.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to scold or reprimand (a person) severely. {~}
give	29.
	syl	give
	pron	<giv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	tendency to yield under pressure; resilience.
	exam	1	there's bound to be some give in a long plank;
	exam	2	there is no give in his moral views.
givable	sub
	head	give
	or	giveable
	syl	giv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
giveable	sub
	head	give
	or	givable
	syl	give+a:ble
	pos	adj.
giver	sub
	head	give
	syl	giv+er
	pos	n.
give-and-take	1.
	syl	give-and-take
	pos	n.
	def	mutual concessions, shared benefits, and cooperation.
give-and-take	2.
	syl	give-and-take
	pos	n.
	def	a smoothly flowing exchange of ideas and talk. {~} {give and take}.
give-and-take	3.
	syl	give-and-take
	pos	n.
	def	to make mutual concessions.
give away	1.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to donate or bestow as a gift, prize, etc.
give away	2.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell very cheaply.
give away	3.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal or betray (esp. in the phrases {give the game} {show away}) .
give away	4.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to use (an opportunity) through folly or neglect.
give away	5.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present (a bride) formally to her husband in a marriage ceremony.
give away	6.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to give up or abandon something. {~} {give+a@.way}.
give away	7.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	a betrayal or disclosure of information esp. when unintentional.
give away	8.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	something given, esp. with articles on sale, at little or no charge to increase sales, attract publicity, etc.
give away	9.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	another name for {freesheet}.
give away	10.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a radio or television programme characterized by the award of money and prizes.
give away	11.
	syl	give a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	modifier
	def	very cheap (esp. in the phrase {giveaway prices) }.
give in	1.
	syl	give in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to yield; admit defeat.
give in	2.
	syl	give in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to submit or deliver (a document).
given	1.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {give}.
given	2.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	tending (to); inclined or addicted (to).
given	3.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	adj.
	def	specific or previously stated.
given	4.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	adj.
	def	assumed as a premiss.
given	5.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	known or determined independently.
	exam	1	a given volume.
given	6.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	on official documents
	def	issued or executed, as on a stated date. {~}
given	7.
	syl	giv+en
	pron	<1givN>
	pos	adj.
	def	an assumed fact.
given name	0.
	syl	giv+en name
	pos	n.
	def	a name by which a person is distinguished from others of the same name: usually chosen by the parents of a child at birth; Christian name.
give off	0.
	syl	give off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emit or discharge.
	exam	1	the mothballs gave off an acrid odour.
give onto	0.
	syl	give on:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to afford a view or prospect of.
	exam	1	their new house gives onto the sea.
give out	1.
	syl	give out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emit or discharge.
give out	2.
	syl	give out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to publish or make known.
	exam	1	the chairman gave out that he would resign.
give out	3.
	syl	give out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand out or distribute.
	exam	1	they gave out free chewing gum on the street.
give out	4.
	syl	give out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become exhausted; fail.
	exam	1	the supply of candles gave out.
give out	5.
	syl	give out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Cricket. of an umpire
	def	to declare (a batsman) dismissed.
give over	1.
	syl	give o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer, esp. to the care or custody of another.
give over	2.
	syl	give o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or resign to a specific purpose or function.
	exam	1	the day was given over to pleasure.
give over	3.
	syl	give o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cease (an activity).
	exam	1	give over fighting, will you&!
give up	1.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to abandon hope (for).
give up	2.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to renounce (an activity, belief, etc.).
	exam	1	I have given up smoking.
give up	3.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to relinquish or resign from.
	exam	1	he gave up the presidency.
give up	4.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually reflexive
	def	to surrender.
	exam	1	the escaped convict gave himself up.
give up	5.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal or disclose (information).
give up	6.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to admit one's defeat or inability to do something.
give up	7.
	syl	give up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	reflexive
	def	to devote completely (to).
	exam	1	she gave herself up to caring for the sick.
Giza	0.
	syl	G*^i:za
	pron	<1gEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Giza}.
gizzard	ety	C14: from Old North French guisier fowl's liver, alteration of Latin gig*_eria entrails of poultry when cooked, of uncertain origin
gizzard	1.
	syl	giz+zard
	pron	<1giz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick-walled part of a bird's stomach, in which hard food is broken up by muscular action and contact with grit and small stones.
gizzard	2.
	syl	giz+zard
	pron	<1giz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar structure in many invertebrates.
gizzard	3.
	syl	giz+zard
	pron	<1giz*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the stomach and entrails generally.
Gk	alt
	or	Gk
	syl	Gk.
Gk	0.
	or	Gk
	syl	Gk
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Greek.
gl	1.
	syl	gl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	glass.
gl	2.
	syl	gl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gloss.
glabella	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin glabellus smooth, from glaber bald, smooth
glabellae	infl
	head	glabella
	syl	gla+bel+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glabella	0.
	syl	gla+bel+la
	pron	<gl*1bel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a smooth elevation of the frontal bone just above the bridge of the nose: a reference point in physical anthropology or craniometry.
glabellar	sub
	head	glabella
	syl	gla+1bel+lar
	pos	adj.
glabrous	ety	C17 glabrous, from Latin glaber 
glabrate	alt
	head	glabrous
	or	glabrous
	syl	gla+brate
	pron	<1glAbrAt>, <-brit>
	pos	adj.
glabrous	0.
	or	glabrate
	syl	gla+brous
	pron	<1glAbr*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	without hair or a similar growth; smooth.
	exam	1	a glabrous stem.
glabrousness	sub
	head	glabrous
	syl	gla+brous+ness
	pos	n.
glac'e	ety	C19: from French glac*'e, literally: iced, from glacer to freeze, from glace, ice, from Latin glaci*_es 
glac'e	1.
	syl	gla+c*'e
	pron	<1gl@si>
	pos	adj.
	def	crystallized or candied.
	exam	1	glac*'e cherries.
glac'e	2.
	syl	gla+c*'e
	pron	<1gl@si>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered in icing.
glac'e	3.
	syl	gla+c*'e
	pron	<1gl@si>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leather, silk, etc.
	def	having a glossy finish.
glac'e	4.
	syl	gla+c*'e
	pron	<1gl@si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	frozen or iced.
glac'es	infl
	head	glac'e
	syl	gla+c*'es
	pos	vb.
glac'eing	infl
	head	glac'e
	syl	gla+c*'e+ing
	pos	vb.
glac'eed	infl
	head	glac'e
	syl	gla+c*'eed.
	pos	vb.
glac'e	5.
	syl	gla+c*'e
	pron	<1gl@si>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ice or candy (cakes, fruits, etc.).
glacial	1.
	syl	gla+ci:al
	pron	<1glAsi*l>, <-S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the presence of masses of ice.
glacial	2.
	syl	gla+ci:al
	pron	<1glAsi*l>, <-S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, caused by, or deposited by a glacier.
glacial	3.
	syl	gla+ci:al
	pron	<1glAsi*l>, <-S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely cold; icy.
glacial	4.
	syl	gla+ci:al
	pron	<1glAsi*l>, <-S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	cold or hostile in manner.
	exam	1	a glacial look.
glacial	5.
	syl	gla+ci:al
	pron	<1glAsi*l>, <-S*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	of or tending to form crystals that resemble ice.
	exam	1	glacial acetic acid.
glacial	6.
	syl	gla+ci:al
	pron	<1glAsi*l>, <-S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	very slow in progress.
	exam	1	a glacial pace.
glacially	sub
	head	glacial
	syl	gla+ci+al+ly
	pos	adv.
glacial acetic acid	0.
	syl	gla+ci:al a:ce:tic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	pure acetic acid (more than 99.8 per cent).
glacialist	0.
	syl	gla+ci+al+ist
	pron	<1glAsi*list>, <-S*l->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies ice and its effects on the earth's surface.
glacial period	1.
	syl	gla+ci:al pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	def	any period of time during which a large part of the earth's surface was covered with ice, due to the advance of glaciers, as in the late Carboniferous period, and during most of the Pleistocene; glaciation.
glacial period	2.
	syl	gla+ci:al pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the Pleistocene epoch.
glacial period	xref
	syl	gla+ci:al pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {glacial epoch, ice age}.
glaciate	1.
	syl	gla+ci+ate
	pron	<1glAsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered with glaciers or masses of ice.
glaciate	2.
	syl	gla+ci+ate
	pron	<1glAsi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to the effects of glaciers, such as denudation and erosion. &- {gla+ci@.#!a+tion}
glacier	ety	C18: from French (Savoy dialect), from Old French glace ice, from Late Latin glacia, from Latin glaci*_es ice
glacier	0.
	syl	glac:i+er
	pron	<1gl@si*>, <1glAs->
	pos	n.
	def	a slowly moving mass of ice originating from an accumulation of snow. It can either spread out from a central mass ({continental glacier}) or descend from a high valley ({alpine glacier) }.
glacier milk	0.
	syl	glac:i+er milk
	pos	n.
	def	water flowing in a stream from the snout of a glacier and containing particles of rock.
glaciology	0.
	syl	glac:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2gl@si1ol*Ji>, <2glA->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the distribu?!tion, character, and effects of glaciers.
glaciological	sub
	head	glaciology
	or	glaciologic
	syl	glac:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2gl@si*1loJikL>, <2glA->
	pos	adj.
glaciologic	sub
	head	glaciology
	or	glaciological
	syl	glac:i:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
glaciologist	sub
	head	glaciology
	or	glacialist
	syl	glac:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
glacialist	sub
	head	glaciology
	or	glaciologist
	syl	gla+ci+al+ist
	pos	n.
glacis	ety	C17: from French, from Old French glacier to freeze, slip, from Latin glaci*_are, from glaci*_es ice
glacises	infl
	head	glacis
	or	glacis
	syl	glac+is:es
	pron	<-Ez>, <-iz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glacis	infl
	or	glacises
	syl	glac+is
	pron	<-Ez>, <-iz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glacis	1.
	syl	glac+is
	pron	<1gl@sis>, <1gl@si>, <1glA->
	pos	n.
	def	a slight incline; slope.
glacis	2.
	syl	glac+is
	pron	<1gl@sis>, <1gl@si>, <1glA->
	pos	n.
	def	an open slope in front of a fortified place.
glad	ety	Old English gl*_@ad; related to Old Norse glathr, Old High German glat smooth, shining, Latin glaber smooth, Lithuanian glod*`us fitting closely
gladder	infl
	head	glad
	syl	glad+der
	pos	adj.
gladdest	infl
	head	glad
	syl	glad+dest.
	pos	adj.
glad	H1.1.
	syl	glad
	pron	<gl@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	happy and pleased; contented.
glad	H1.2.
	syl	glad
	pron	<gl@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing happiness or contentment.
glad	H1.3.
	syl	glad
	pron	<gl@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	very willing.
	exam	1	he was glad to help.
glad	H1.4.
	syl	glad
	pron	<gl@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {gladden}.
gladly	sub
	head	glad
	syl	glad+ly
	pos	adv.
gladness	sub
	head	glad
	syl	glad+ness
	pos	n.
glad	H2.0.
	syl	glad
	pron	<gl@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {gladiolus}. Also (Austral.): {glad+die} (#!gl@ad$I).
Gladbeck	0.
	syl	Glad+beck
	pron	German <1glatbek>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 83100 (1970).
gladden	0.
	syl	glad+den
	pron	<1gl@dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become glad and joyful.
gladdener	sub
	head	gladden
	syl	glad+den+er
	pos	n.
gladdon	ety	Old English, of uncertain origin
gladdon	0.
	syl	glad+don
	pron	<1gl@dN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {stinking iris}.
glade	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7glad (in obsolete sense: bright); see #7gleam 
glade	0.
	syl	glade
	pron	<glAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an open place in a forest; clearing.
gladelike	sub
	head	glade
	syl	glade+2like
	pos	adj.
glad eye	0.
	syl	glad eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inviting or seductive glance (esp. in the phrase {give (someone) the glad eye}) .
glad hand	1.a.
	syl	glad hand
	pos	n.
	def	a welcoming hand.
glad hand	1.b.
	syl	glad hand
	pos	n.
	def	a welcome. {~} {glad-hand}. to welcome by or as if by offering a hand.
gladiate	ety	C18: from Latin gladius sword
gladiate	0.
	syl	glad:i+ate
	pron	<1gl@diit>, <-2At>, <1glA->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a sword.
	exam	1	gladiate leaves.
gladiator	ety	C16: from Latin: swordsman, from gladius sword
gladiator	1.
	syl	glad:i:a+tor
	pron	<1gl@di2At*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome and Etruria
	def	a man trained to fight in arenas to provide entertainment.
gladiator	2.
	syl	glad:i:a+tor
	pron	<1gl@di2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports and fights publicly for a cause.
gladiatorial	0.
	syl	glad:i:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2gl@di*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to gladiators, combat, etc.
gladiolus	ety	C16: from Latin: a small sword, sword lily, from gladius a sword
gladiolus	infl
	syl	glad:i:o+lus
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gladioli	infl
	head	gladiolus
	or	gladioluses
	syl	glad:i:o+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gladioluses	infl
	head	gladiolus
	or	gladioli
	syl	glad:i:o+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gladiolus	1.
	syl	glad:i:o+lus
	pron	<2gl@di1*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sword lily, gladiola}. any iridaceous plant of the widely cultivated genus having sword-shaped leaves and spikes of funnel-shaped brightly coloured flowers.
gladiolus	2.
	syl	glad:i:o+lus
	pron	<2gl@di1*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the large central part of the breastbone.
gladrags	0.
	syl	glad+rags
	pron	<1gl@d2r@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	best clothes or clothes used on special occasions.
gladsome	0.
	syl	glad+some
	pron	<1gl@ds*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {glad}.
gladsomely	sub
	head	gladsome
	syl	glad+some+ly
	pos	adv.
gladsomeness	sub
	head	gladsome
	syl	glad+some+ness
	pos	n.
Gladstone	ety	C19: named after W. E. G#7ladstone 
Gladstone	H1.0.
	syl	Glad+stone
	pron	<1gl@dst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle.
William Ewart	infl
	head	Gladstone
	syl	Wil:liam Ew:art.
	pos	n.
Gladstone	H2.0.
	syl	Glad:stone
	pron	<1gl@dst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1809-98, British statesman. He became leader of the Liberal party in 1867 and was four times prime minister (1868-74; 1880-85; 1886; 1892-94). In his first ministry he disestablished the Irish Church (1869), introduced educational reform (1870), and the secret ballot (1872). He succeeded in carrying the Reform Act of 1884 but failed to gain support for a Home Rule Bill for Ireland, to which he devoted much of the latter part of his career.
Gladstone bag	ety	C19: named after W. E. G#7ladstone 
Gladstone bag	0.
	syl	Glad+stone bag
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of hand luggage consisting of two equal-sized hinged compartments.
Glagolitic	ety	C19: from New Latin glagoliticus, from Serbo-Croatian glagolica the Glagolitic alphabet; related to Old Church Slavonic glagol*uu word
Glagolitic	0.
	syl	Glag:o+lit+ic
	pron	<2gl@g*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a Slavic alphabet whose invention is attributed to Saint Cyril, preserved only in certain Roman Catholic liturgical books found in Dalmatia.
glaikit	ety	C15: of obscure origin
glaiket	alt
	head	glaikit
	or	glaikit
	syl	glaik+et
	pron	<1glAkit>
	pos	adj.
glaikit	0.
	or	glaiket
	syl	glaik+it
	pron	<1glAkit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	foolish; silly; thoughtless.
glaikitness	sub
	head	glaikit
	or	glaiketness
	syl	glaik+it+ness
	pos	n.
glaiketness	sub
	head	glaikit
	or	glaikitness
	syl	glaik+et+ness
	pos	n.
glair	ety	C14: from Old French glaire, from Vulgar Latin cl*_aria (unattested) #7clear, from Latin cl*_arus 
glair	1.
	syl	glair
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	n.
	def	white of egg, esp. when used as a size, glaze, or adhesive, usually in bookbinding.
glair	2.
	syl	glair
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance resembling this.
glair	3.
	syl	glair
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply glair to (something).
glairy	sub
	head	glair
	or	glaireous
	syl	glair:y
	pos	adj.
glaireous	sub
	head	glair
	or	glairy
	syl	glair+e:ous
	pos	adj.
glairiness	sub
	head	glair
	syl	glair:i+ness
	pos	n.
glaive	ety	C13: from Old French: javelin, from Latin gladius sword
glaive	0.
	syl	glaive
	pron	<glAv>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {sword}.
glaived	sub
	head	glaive
	syl	glaived
	pos	adj.
Glamorganshire	alt
	head	Glamorgan
	or	Glamorgan
	syl	Gla+mor+gan+shire
	pos	n.
Glamorgan	0.
	or	Glamorganshire
	syl	Gla+mor+gan
	pron	<gl*1mc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of SE Wales, now divided into West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, and South Glamorgan.
glamorise	infl
	head	glamorize
	or	glamourize
	syl	glam+or+ise
	pron	<1gl@m*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
glamourize	infl
	head	glamorize
	or	glamorise
	syl	glam+our+ize
	pron	<1gl@m*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
glamorize	0.
	syl	glam+or+ize
	pron	<1gl@m*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause to be or seem glamorous; romanticize or beautify.
glamorization	sub
	head	glamorize
	or	glamorisation
	syl	glam+or:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
glamorisation	sub
	head	glamorize
	or	glamorization
	syl	glam+or:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
glamorizer	sub
	head	glamorize
	or	glamoriser
	syl	glam+or+2iz+er
	pos	n.
glamoriser	sub
	head	glamorize
	or	glamorizer
	syl	glam+or+2is+er
	pos	n.
glamourous	alt
	head	glamorous
	or	glamorous
	syl	glam+our+ous
	pron	<1gl@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
glamorous	1.
	or	glamourous
	syl	glam+or+ous
	pron	<1gl@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing glamour; alluring and fascinating.
	exam	1	a glamorous career.
glamorous	2.
	or	glamourous
	syl	glam+or+ous
	pron	<1gl@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	beautiful and smart, esp. in a showy way.
	exam	1	a glamorous woman.
glamorously	sub
	head	glamorous
	or	glamourously
	syl	glam+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
glamourously	sub
	head	glamorous
	or	glamorously
	syl	glam+our+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
glamorousness	sub
	head	glamorous
	or	glamourousness
	syl	glam+or+ous+ness
	pos	n.
glamourousness	sub
	head	glamorous
	or	glamorousness
	syl	glam+our+ous+ness
	pos	n.
glamour	ety	C18: Scottish variant of #7grammar (hence a magic spell, because occult practices were popularly associated with learning)
glamor	alt
	head	glamour
	or	glamour
	syl	glam+or
	pron	<1gl@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
glamour	1.
	or	glamor
	syl	glam+our
	pron	<1gl@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	charm and allure; fascination.
glamour	2.a.
	or	glamor
	syl	glam+our
	pron	<1gl@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	fascinating or voluptuous beauty, often dependent on artifice.
glamour	2.b.
	or	glamor
	syl	glam+our
	pron	<1gl@m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a glamour girl.
glamour	3.
	or	glamor
	syl	glam+our
	pron	<1gl@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a magic spell; charm.
glance	ety	C15: modification of glacen to strike obliquely, from Old French glacier to slide (see #7glacis) ; compare Middle English glenten to make a rapid sideways movement, #7glint 
glance	H1.1.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look hastily or briefly.
glance	H1.2.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by over, through, etc.
	def	to look over briefly.
	exam	1	to glance through a report.
glance	H1.3.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reflect, glint, or gleam.
	exam	1	the sun glanced on the water.
glance	H1.4.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to depart (from an object struck) at an oblique angle.
	exam	1	the arrow glanced off the tree.
glance	H1.5.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike at an oblique angle.
	exam	1	the arrow glanced the tree.
glance	H1.6.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a hasty or brief look; peep.
at a glance	7.
	head	glance
	syl	at a glance.
	def	from one's first look; immediately.
glance	H1.8.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a flash or glint of light; gleam.
glance	H1.9.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of an object glancing or glancing off another.
glance	H1.10.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief allusion or reference.
glance	H1.11.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a stroke in which the ball is deflected off the bat to the leg side; glide.
glancingly	sub
	head	glance
	syl	glanc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glance	ety	C19: from German Glanz brightness, lustre
glance	H2.0.
	syl	glance
	pron	<gla:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any mineral having a metallic lustre, esp. a simple sulphide.
	exam	1	copper glance.
gland	ety	C17: from Latin gl*_ans acorn
gland	H1.1.
	syl	gland
	pron	<gl@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell or organ in man and other animals that synthesizes chemical substances and secretes them for the body to use or eliminate, either through a duct (see {exocrine gland}) or directly into the bloodstream (see {endocrine gland}) .
gland	H1.2.
	syl	gland
	pron	<gl@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure, such as a lymph node, that resembles a gland in form.
gland	H1.3.
	syl	gland
	pron	<gl@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell or organ in plants that synthesizes and secretes a particular substance.
glandlike	sub
	head	gland
	syl	gland+2like
	pos	adj.
gland	ety	C19: of unknown origin
gland	H2.0.
	syl	gland
	pron	<gl@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that prevents leakage of fluid from a point in a vessel, container, etc., at which a rotating or reciprocating shaft emerges. It often consists of a flanged metal sleeve bedding into a stuffing box.
glanders	ety	C16: from Old French glandres enlarged glands, from Latin glandulae literally: little acorns, from gl*_ans acorn; see #7gland %1 &- #!glan+dered adj. ?- #!glan+der+ous adj.
glanders	0.
	syl	glan+ders
	pron	<1gl@nd*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly infectious bacterial disease of horses, sometimes communicated to man, caused by and characterized by inflammation and ulceration of the mucous membranes of the air passages, skin and lymph glands.
glandular	ety	C18: from Latin glandula, literally: a little acorn; see #7glanders 
glandulous	alt
	head	glandular
	or	glandular
	syl	glan+du+lous
	pron	<1gl@ndjul*s>
	pos	adj.
glandular	0.
	or	glandulous
	syl	glan+du+lar
	pron	<1gl@ndjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, containing, functioning as, or affecting a gland.
	exam	1	glandular tissue.
glandularly	sub
	head	glandular
	or	glandulously
	syl	glan+du+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
glandulously	sub
	head	glandular
	or	glandularly
	syl	glan+du+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
glandular fever	0.
	syl	glan+du+lar fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {infectious mono?!nucleosis}.
glandule	0.
	syl	glan+dule
	pron	<1gl@ndju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gland.
glans	ety	C17: from Latin: acorn; see #7gland %1
glandes	infl
	head	glans
	syl	glan+des
	pron	<1gl@ndEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glans	0.
	syl	glans
	pron	<gl@nz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small rounded body or glandlike mass, such as the head of the penis ({glans penis}) .
glare	ety	C13: probably from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch glaren to gleam; probably related to Old English gl@aren glassy; see #7glass 
glare	H1.1.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stare angrily; glower.
glare	H1.2.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express by glowering.
glare	H1.3.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of light, colour, etc.
	def	to be very bright and intense.
glare	H1.4.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be dazzlingly ornamented or garish.
glare	H1.5.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	n.
	def	an angry stare.
glare	H1.6.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dazzling light or bril?!liance.
glare	H1.7.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	pos	n.
	def	garish ornamentation or appearance; gaudiness.
glareless	sub
	head	glare
	syl	glare+less
	pos	adj.
glary	sub
	head	glare
	syl	glar:y
	pos	adj.
glareless	sub
	head	glare
	syl	glare+less
	pos	adj.
glary	sub
	head	glare
	syl	glar:y
	pos	adj.
ghost gum	0.
	syl	ghost gum
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a eucalyptus tree with white trunk and branches. ********************************************************************** Also (fem.): {gi+ant+ess} (#!d#fa$I$$nt$Is). a mythical figure of ********************************************************************** suffering from ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
gibber	ety	C19: from a native Australian language ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
gibber	H2.1.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a stone or boulder.
gibber	H2.2.
	syl	gib+ber
	pron	<1Jib*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a dry flat area of land covered with wind-polished stones.
	exam	1	gibber plains.
Mike	infl
	head	Gibson
	syl	Mike.
	pos	n.
Gibson	H2.0.
	syl	Gib:son
	pron	<1gibsN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, Irish Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Ireland (since 1964) and the British Lions (1966-77).
Gideon Bible	0.
	syl	Gid:e:on Bi+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a Bible purchased by members of a Christian organization ({Gideons}) and placed in a hotel room, hospital ward, etc.
gidgee	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
gidjee	alt
	head	gidgee
	or	gidgee
	syl	gidj:ee
	pron	<1giJE>
	pos	n.
gidgee	0.
	or	gidjee
	syl	gidg:ee
	pron	<1giJE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small acacia tree, yielding useful timber.
Edward	infl
	head	Gierek
	syl	Ed:ward
	pron	<1edvart>
	pos	n.
Gierek	0.
	syl	Gie:rek
	pron	<1gi%@rek>, Polish <1gjerek>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Polish statesman; first secretary of the Politburo since 1970.
Gifu	ety	C16: of **********************************************************************
Gifu	0.
	syl	Gi:fu
	pron	<1gEfu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Japan, on central Honshu: hot springs. Pop.: 407257 (1974 est.). ********************************************************************** rowing ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Gifor a giggle	1.
	head	Gifu
	syl	Gi:for a giggle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as a joke or prank; not seriously.
giggle house	0.
	syl	gig+gle house
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a lunatic asylum.
Beniamino	infl
	head	Gigli
	syl	Be:nia:mi:no
	pron	<2bAnja1mEno>
	pos	n.
Gigli	0.
	syl	Gi:gli
	pron	Italian <1Ji$y$yi>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1957, Italian operatic tenor. Greek ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
William Ernest Powell	1.
	head	Gigli
	syl	Wil:liam Er:nest Pow:ell.
	def	1835-97, Australian explorer, born in England. He was noted esp. for his exploration of the western desert (1875-76).
Gippsland	0.
	syl	Gipps+land
	pron	<1gips2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile region of SE Australia, in SE Victoria, extending east along the coast from Melbourne to the New South Wales border. Area: 35200 sq. km (13600 sq. miles). ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Dorothy	1.
	head	Gish
	syl	Dor:o:thy.
	def	1898-1968, U.S. film actress, chiefly in silent films.
Gish	2.
	syl	Gish
	pron	<giS>
	pos	n.
	def	her sister, {Lil@.li@.an}. born 1896, U.S. film and stage actress; noted esp. for her roles in such silent films as (1914) and (1916). **********************************************************************
Carlo Maria	infl
	head	Giulini
	syl	Car:lo Ma:ri:a
	pron	<1karlo> <ma1rEa>
	pos	n.
Giulini	0.
	syl	Giu:li:ni
	pron	Italian <Ju1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, Italian orchestral conductor, esp. of opera. take a few hundred.
Giulini	1.a.
	syl	Giu:li:ni
	pron	Italian <Ju1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	to yield or surrender.
Giulini	1.b.
	syl	Giu:li:ni
	pron	Italian <Ju1lEni>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to allow precedence (to). **********************************************************************
Giulini	2.
	syl	Giu:li:ni
	pron	Italian <Ju1lEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to give up or abandon something. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
glad	H2.0.
	syl	glad
	pron	<gl@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {gladiolus}. Also (Austral.): {glad+die} (#!gl@ad$I). ********************************************************************** and ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
GBH	0.
	syl	G.B.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	grievous bodily harm. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** high game. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** {ge+ni@.i} (#!d#fi$:n$I@!a$I).
chies	infl
	head	GBH
	syl	+chies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
    always   soldier  	1.
	head	GBH
	syl	********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** always ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** soldier ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	or {+chi@.as. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** #7gentry}) ] ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** #7gentry) ] ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
glare	ety	C16: special use of #7glare %1
glare	H2.0.
	syl	glare
	pron	<gle*>
	qual	Chiefly Canadian and U.S. adj.
	def	smooth and glassy.
	exam	1	glare ice.
glaring	1.
	syl	glar+ing
	pron	<1gle*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	conspicuous.
	exam	1	a glaring omission.
glaring	2.
	syl	glar+ing
	pron	<1gle*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	dazzling or garish.
glaringly	sub
	head	glaring
	syl	glar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glaringness	sub
	head	glaring
	syl	glar+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Glarus	1.
	syl	Gla+rus
	pron	German <1gla:rus>
	pos	n.
	def	an Alpine canton of E central Switzerland. Capital: Glarus. Pop.: 38155 (1970). Area 684 sq. km (267 sq. miles).
Glarus	2.
	syl	Gla+rus
	pron	German <1gla:rus>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central Switzerland, the capital of Glarus canton. Pop.: 6109 (1970). {~} French name: {Gla+ris} (gla#!ri).
Donald Arthur	infl
	head	Glaser
	syl	Don:ald Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Glaser	0.
	syl	Gla:ser
	pron	<1glAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1926, U.S. physicist: invented the bubble chamber; Nobel prize for physics 1960.
Glasgow	0.
	syl	Glas+gow
	pron	<1gla:zg*u>, <1gl@z->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W central Scotland, administrative centre of Strathclyde region on the River Clyde: the largest city in Scotland; centre of a major industrial region, chiefly shipbuilding and engineering; university (1451). Pop.: 896958 (1971). Related adj.: {Glaswegian}.
glass	ety	Old English gl@as; related to Old Norse gler, Old High German glas, Middle High German glast brightness; see #7glare %1
glass	1.a.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard brittle transparent or translucent noncrystalline solid, consisting of metal silicates or similar compounds. They are made from a fused mixture of oxides, such as lime, silicon dioxide, phosphorus pentoxide, etc., and are used for making windows, mirrors, bottles, etc.
glass	1.b.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a glass bottle.
	def	Related adj.: {vitreous}.
glass	2.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any com?!pound that has solidified from a molten state into a noncrystalline form.
glass	3.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of glass, esp. a drinking vessel, a barometer, or a mirror.
glass	4.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {glass+ful}. the amount or volume contained in a drinking glass.
	exam	1	he drank a glass of wine.
glass	5.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	glassware collectively.
glass	6.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {volcanic glass}.
glass	7.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {fibreglass}.
glass	8.
	syl	glass
	pron	<gla:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with, enclose in, or fit with glass.
glassless	sub
	head	glass
	syl	glass+less
	pos	adj.
glasslike	sub
	head	glass
	syl	glass+2like
	pos	adj.
glass-blowing	0.
	syl	glass-blow:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the process of shaping a mass of molten or softened glass into a vessel, shape, etc., by blowing air into it through a tube.
glass-blower	sub
	head	glass-blowing
	syl	glass-2blow:er
	pos	n.
glasses	0.
	syl	glass:es
	pron	<1gla:siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of lenses for correcting faulty vision, in a frame that rests on the bridge of the nose and hooks behind the ears. Also called: {spectacles, eyeglasses}.
glass eye	0.
	syl	glass eye
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial eye made of glass.
glass harmonica	0.
	syl	glass har+mon:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument of the 18th century consisting of a set of glass bowls of graduated pitches, played by rubbing the fingers over the moistened rims or by a keyboard mechanism. Sometimes shortened to {harmonica}. Also called: {musical glasses}.
glasshouse	1.
	syl	glass+house
	pron	<1gla:s2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a glass building, esp. a greenhouse, used for growing plants in protected or controlled conditions.
glasshouse	2.
	syl	glass+house
	pron	<1gla:s2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a military detention centre.
glasshouse	3.
	syl	glass+house
	pron	<1gla:s2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {glassworks}.
glassine	0.
	syl	glass+ine
	pron	<gl@1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a glazed translucent paper used for book jackets.
glass jaw	0.
	syl	glass jaw
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing, informal.
	def	a jaw that is excessively fragile or susceptible to punches.
glass-maker	0.
	syl	glass-mak:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes glass or glass objects.
glass-making	sub
	head	glass-maker
	syl	glass-2mak:ing
	pos	n.
glassmen	infl
	head	glassman
	syl	glass+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glassman	1.
	syl	glass+man
	pron	<1gla:sm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man whose work is making or selling glassware.
glassman	2.
	syl	glass+man
	pron	<1gla:sm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {glazier}.
glass snake	0.
	syl	glass snake
	pos	n.
	def	any snakelike lizard of the genus of Europe, Asia, and North America, with vestigial hind limbs and a tail that breaks off easily: family
glass string	0.
	syl	glass string
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	the string of a kite used in kite fighting that has an abrasive coating of glue and crushed glass.
glassware	0.
	syl	glass+ware
	pron	<1gla:s2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	articles made of glass, esp. drinking glasses.
glass wool	0.
	syl	glass wool
	pos	n.
	def	fine spun glass massed into a wool-like bulk, used in insulation, filtering, etc.
glasswork	1.
	syl	glass+work
	pron	<1gla:s2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of glassware.
glasswork	2.
	syl	glass+work
	pron	<1gla:s2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the fitting of glass.
glasswork	3.
	syl	glass+work
	pron	<1gla:s2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	articles of glass.
glass-worker	sub
	head	glasswork
	syl	glass-2work:er
	pos	n.
glassworks	0.
	syl	glass+works
	pron	<1gla:s2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a factory for the moulding of glass.
glasswort	1.
	syl	glass+wort
	pron	<1gla:s2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {marsh samphire}. any plant of the chenopodiaceous genus of salt marshes, having fleshy stems and scalelike leaves: formerly used as a source of soda for glass-making.
glasswort	2.
	syl	glass+wort
	pron	<1gla:s2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {saltwort} (sense 1)}.
glassier	infl
	head	glassy
	syl	glass:i+er
	pos	adj.
glassiest	infl
	head	glassy
	syl	glass:i+est.
	pos	adj.
glassy	1.
	syl	glass:y
	pron	<1gla:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling glass, esp. in smoothness, slipperiness, or transparency.
glassy	2.
	syl	glass:y
	pron	<1gla:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	void of expression, life, or warmth.
	exam	1	a glassy stare.
glassily	sub
	head	glassy
	syl	glass:i+ly
	pos	adv.
glassiness	sub
	head	glassy
	syl	glass:i+ness
	pos	n.
Glastonbury	0.
	syl	Glas+ton+bur:y
	pron	<1gl@st*nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW England, in Somerset: remains of pre?!historic lake villages; the reputed burial place of King Arthur; site of a ruined Benedictine abbey, probably the oldest in England. Pop.: 6571 (1971).
Glaswegian	ety	C19: influenced by Norwegian 
Glaswegian	1.
	syl	Glas+we+gian
	pron	<gl@z1wEJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Glasgow or its inhabitants.
Glaswegian	2.
	syl	Glas+we+gian
	pron	<gl@z1wEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Glasgow.
Glauber's salt	ety	C18: named after J. R. Glauber (1604-68), German chemist
Glauber salt	alt
	head	Glauber's salt
	or	Glauber's salt
	syl	Glau+ber salt
	pos	n.
Glauber's salt	0.
	or	Glauber salt
	syl	Glau+ber's salt
	pron	<1glaub*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the crystalline decahydrate of sodium sulphate.
Glauce	1.
	syl	Glau:ce
	pron	<1glc:si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the second bride of Jason, murdered on her wedding day by Medea, whom Jason had deserted.
Glauce	2.
	syl	Glau:ce
	pron	<1glc:si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sea nymph, one of the Nereids.
glaucoma	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek glauk*_oma, from glaukos; see #7glaucous 
glaucoma	0.
	syl	glau+co+ma
	pron	<glc:1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of the eye in which increased pressure within the eyeball causes damage to the optic disc and impaired vision, sometimes progressing to blindness.
glaucomatous	sub
	head	glaucoma
	syl	glau+1co+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
glauconite	ety	C19: from Greek glaukon, neuter of glaukos bluish-green+-#7ite %1; see #7glaucous 
glauconite	0.
	syl	glau+co+nite
	pron	<1glc:k*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green mineral consisting of the hydrated silicate of iron, potassium, aluminium, and magnesium: found in greensand and similar rocks. Formula: K\2(Mg,Fe)\2Al\6(Si\4O\1\0)\3(OH)\1\2.
glauconitic	sub
	head	glauconite
	syl	glau+co+nit+ic
	pron	<2glc:k*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
glaucous	ety	C17: from Latin glaucus silvery, bluish-green, from Greek glaukos 
glaucous	1.
	syl	glau+cous
	pron	<1glc:k*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	covered with a waxy or powdery bloom.
glaucous	2.
	syl	glau+cous
	pron	<1glc:k*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	bluish-green.
glaucously	sub
	head	glaucous
	syl	glau+cous+ly
	pos	adv.
glaucous gull	0.
	syl	glau+cous gull
	pos	n.
	def	a gull, of northern and arctic regions, with a white head and tail and pale grey back and wings.
glaze	ety	C14 glasen, from glas #7glass 
glaze	1.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit or cover with glass.
glaze	2.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Ceramics.
	def	to cover with a vitreous solution, rendering impervious to liquid and smooth to the touch.
glaze	3.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a painting) with a layer of semitransparent colour to modify the tones.
glaze	4.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (foods) with a shiny coating by applying beaten egg, sugar, etc.
glaze	5.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make glossy or shiny.
glaze	6.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to become or cause to become glassy.
	exam	1	his eyes were glazing over.
glaze	7.a.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a vitreous or glossy coating.
glaze	7.b.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the substance used to produce such a coating.
glaze	8.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a semitransparent coating applied to a painting to modify the tones.
glaze	9.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a smooth lustrous finish on a fabric produced by applying various chemicals.
glaze	10.
	syl	glaze
	pron	<glAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	something used to give a glossy surface to foods.
	exam	1	a syrup glaze.
glazer	sub
	head	glaze
	syl	glaz+er
	pos	n.
glazed frost	alt
	head	glaze ice
	or	glaze ice
	syl	glazed frost
	pos	n.
glaze ice	0.
	or	glazed frost
	syl	glaze ice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a thin clear layer of ice caused by the freezing of rain or water droplets in the air on impact with a cool surface or by refreezing after a thaw. Also called: {silver frost}. U.S. term: {glaze}.
glazier	0.
	syl	gla+zi+er
	pron	<1glAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fits windows, etc., with glass.
glaziery	sub
	head	glazier
	syl	gla+zi+er:y
	pos	n.
glazing	1.
	syl	glaz+ing
	pron	<1glAziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of a glazed object.
glazing	2.
	syl	glaz+ing
	pron	<1glAziG>
	pos	n.
	def	glass fitted, or to be fitted, in a door, frame, etc.
glazing-bar	0.
	syl	glaz:ing-bar
	pos	n.
	def	a supporting or strengthening bar for a glass window, door, etc. Usual U.S. word: {muntin}.
Aleksandr Konstantinovich	infl
	head	Glazunov
	syl	A:lek:sandr Kon:stan:ti:no:vich
	pron	<alik1sandr> <k*nstan1tin*viC>
	pos	n.
Glazunov	0.
	syl	Gla:zu:nov
	pron	<1gl@zunof>, Russian <gl*zu1ncf>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1936, Russian composer, in France from 1928. A pupil of Rimsky-Korsakov, he wrote eight symphonies and concertos for piano and for violin among other works.
GLC	0.
	syl	G.L.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Greater London Council.
gld	0.
	syl	gld.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	guilder.
gleam	ety	Old English gl*_@am; related to Old Norse glj*_a to flicker, Old High German gleimo glow-worm, gl*_imo brightness, Old Irish gl*_e bright
gleam	1.
	syl	gleam
	pron	<glEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a small beam or glow of light, esp. reflected light.
gleam	2.
	syl	gleam
	pron	<glEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief or dim indication.
	exam	1	a gleam of hope.
gleam	3.
	syl	gleam
	pron	<glEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to send forth or reflect a beam of light.
gleam	4.
	syl	gleam
	pron	<glEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear, esp. briefly.
	exam	1	intelligence gleamed in his eyes.
gleamingly	sub
	head	gleam
	syl	gleam+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gleamless	sub
	head	gleam
	syl	gleam+less
	pos	adj.
glean	ety	C14: from Old French glener, from Late Latin glenn*_are, probably of Celtic origin
glean	1.
	syl	glean
	pron	<glEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather (something) slowly and carefully in small pieces.
	exam	1	to glean information from the newspapers.
glean	2.
	syl	glean
	pron	<glEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather (the useful remnants of a crop) from the field after harvesting.
gleanable	sub
	head	glean
	syl	glean+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gleaner	sub
	head	glean
	syl	glean+er
	pos	n.
gleanings	0.
	syl	glean+ings
	pron	<1glEniGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the useful remnants of a crop that can be gathered from the field after harvesting.
glebe	ety	C14: from Latin glaeba 
glebe	1.
	syl	glebe
	pron	<glEb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	land granted to a clergyman as part of his benefice.
glebe	2.
	syl	glebe
	pron	<glEb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	land, esp. when regarded as the source of growing things.
glede	ety	Old English glida; related to Old Norse gletha, Middle Low German glede 
gled	alt
	head	glede
	or	glede
	syl	gled
	pron	<gled>
	pos	n.
glede	0.
	or	gled
	syl	glede
	pron	<glEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Brit. name for the {red kite}. See { {kite} (sense 4)}.
glee	ety	Old English gl*'eo; related to Old Norse gl*_y 
glee	1.
	syl	glee
	pron	<glE>
	pos	n.
	def	great merriment; joy.
glee	2.
	syl	glee
	pron	<glE>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of song originating in 18th-century England, sung by three or more unaccompanied voices. Compare { {madrigal} (sense 1)}.
glee club	0.
	syl	glee club
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	a club or society organized for the singing of choral music.
gleeful	0.
	syl	glee+ful
	pron	<1glEful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of glee; merry.
gleefully	sub
	head	gleeful
	syl	glee+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
gleefulness	sub
	head	gleeful
	syl	glee+ful+ness
	pos	n.
gleemen	infl
	head	gleeman
	syl	glee+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gleeman	0.
	syl	glee+man
	pron	<1glEm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a minstrel.
gleet	ety	C14: from Old French glette slime, from Latin glittus sticky
gleet	1.
	syl	gleet
	pron	<glEt>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the urethra with a slight discharge of thin pus and mucus: a stage of chronic gonorrhoea.
gleet	2.
	syl	gleet
	pron	<glEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the pus and mucus discharged.
gleety	sub
	head	gleet
	syl	gleet:y
	pos	adj.
Gleiwitz	0.
	syl	Glei+witz
	pron	<1glIvits>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Gliwice}.
glen	ety	C15: from Scottish Gaelic gleann, from Old Irish glend 
glen	0.
	syl	glen
	pron	<glen>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow and deep mountain valley, esp. in Scotland or Ireland.
glenlike	sub
	head	glen
	syl	glen+2like
	pos	adj.
Glen Albyn	0.
	syl	Glen Al+byn
	pron	<1@lbin>, <1c:l->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Great Glen}.
Glencoe	0.
	syl	Glen+coe
	pron	<glen1k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a glen in W Scotland, in S Highland region: site of the massacre of the Macdonalds by the Campbells and English troops (1692).
Owen	infl
	head	Glendower
	syl	Ow:en
	pos	n.
Glendower	0.
	syl	Glen:dow:er
	pron	<glen1dau*>
	pos	n.
	def	Welsh name ??1350-??1416, Welsh chieftain, who led a revolt against Henry IV's rule in Wales (1400-15).
glengarry	ety	C19: after Glengarry, Scotland
glengarries	infl
	head	glengarry
	syl	glen+gar+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glengarry	0.
	syl	glen+gar+ry
	pron	<glen1g@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a brimless Scottish woollen cap with a crease down the crown, often with ribbons dangling at the back. Also called: {glengarry bonnet}.
Glen More	0.
	syl	Glen More
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Great Glen}.
glenoid	ety	C18: from Greek gl*_enoeid*_es, from gl*_en*_e socket of a joint
glenoid	1.
	syl	gle+noid
	pron	<1glEncid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	resembling or having a shallow cavity.
glenoid	2.
	syl	gle+noid
	pron	<1glEncid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	denoting the cavity in the shoulder blade into which the head of the upper arm bone fits.
Glenrothes	0.
	syl	Glen+roth+es
	pron	<glen1roTis>
	pos	n.
	def	a new town in Scotland, in Fife region: founded in 1948. Pop.: 27137 (1971).
gley	ety	C20: from Russian glei clay
gley	0.
	syl	gley
	pron	<glA>
	pos	n.
	def	a bluish-grey compact sticky soil occurring in certain humid regions.
glia	0.
	syl	gli:a
	pron	<1glE*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {neuroglia}.
gliadin	ety	C19: from Italian gliadina, from Greek glia glue
gliadine	alt
	head	gliadin
	or	gliadin
	syl	gli:a+dine
	pron	<1glI*2dEn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
gliadin	0.
	or	gliadine
	syl	gli:a+din
	pron	<1glI*din>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein of cereals, esp. wheat, with a high proline content: forms a sticky mass with water that binds flour into dough. Compare {glutelin}.
glib	ety	C16: probably from Middle Low German glibberich slippery
glibber	infl
	head	glib
	syl	glib+ber
	pos	adj.
glibbest	infl
	head	glib
	syl	glib+best.
	pos	adj.
glib	0.
	syl	glib
	pron	<glib>
	pos	adj.
	def	fluent and easy, often in an insincere or deceptive way.
glibly	sub
	head	glib
	syl	glib+ly
	pos	adv.
glibness	sub
	head	glib
	syl	glib+ness
	pos	n.
glide	ety	Old English gl*_idan; related to Old High German gl*_itan 
glide	1.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move easily without jerks or hesitations.
	exam	1	to glide in a boat down the river.
glide	2.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass slowly or without perceptible change.
	exam	1	to glide into sleep.
glide	3.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to come into land without engine power, or (of an aircraft) to land in this way.
glide	4.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fly a glider.
glide	5.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to execute a portamento from one note to another.
glide	6.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to produce a glide.
glide	7.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth easy movement.
glide	8.a.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dances featuring gliding steps.
glide	8.b.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	a step in such a dance.
glide	9.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre in which an aircraft makes a gentle descent without engine power. See also {glide path}.
glide	10.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of gliding.
glide	11.a.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	a long portion of tubing slipped in and out of a trombone to increase its length for the production of lower harmonic series. See also { {valve} (sense 5)}.
glide	11.b.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	a portamento or slur.
glide	12.a.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	a transitional sound as the speech organs pass from the articulatory position of one speech sound to that of the next, as the (w) sound in some pronunciations of the word
glide	12.b.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {semivowel}.
glide	13.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another name for { {slip%1} (sense 33)}.
glide	14.
	syl	glide
	pron	<glId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	another word for { {glance%1} (sense 11)}.
glidingly	sub
	head	glide
	syl	glid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glide path	0.
	syl	glide path
	pos	n.
	def	the course that an aeroplane takes during a glide.
glider	1.
	syl	glid+er
	pron	<1glId*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft capable of gliding and soaring in air currents without the use of an engine. See also {sailplane}.
glider	2.
	syl	glid+er
	pron	<1glId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that glides.
glim	ety	C17: probably short for #7glimmer ; compare #7glimpse 
glim	1.
	syl	glim
	pron	<glim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a light or lamp.
glim	2.
	syl	glim
	pron	<glim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an eye.
glimmer	ety	C14: compare Middle High German glimmern, Swedish glimra, Danish glimre 
glimmer	1.
	syl	glim+mer
	pron	<1glim*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a light, candle, etc.
	def	to glow faintly or flickeringly.
glimmer	2.
	syl	glim+mer
	pron	<1glim*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be indicated faintly.
	exam	1	hope glimmered in his face.
glimmer	3.
	syl	glim+mer
	pron	<1glim*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a glow or twinkle of light.
glimmer	4.
	syl	glim+mer
	pron	<1glim*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a faint indication.
glimmeringly	sub
	head	glimmer
	syl	glim+mer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glimpse	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German glimsen to glimmer
glimpse	1.
	syl	glimpse
	pron	<glimps>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief or incomplete view.
	exam	1	to catch a glimpse of the sea.
glimpse	2.
	syl	glimpse
	pron	<glimps>
	pos	n.
	def	a vague indication.
	exam	1	he had a glimpse of what the lecturer meant.
glimpse	3.
	syl	glimpse
	pron	<glimps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a glimmer of light.
glimpse	4.
	syl	glimpse
	pron	<glimps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to catch sight (of) briefly or momentarily.
glimpser	sub
	head	glimpse
	syl	glimps+er
	pos	n.
Mikhail Ivanovich	infl
	head	Glinka
	syl	Mi:kha:il I:va:no:vich
	pron	<mi$xa1il> <i1van*viC>
	pos	n.
Glinka	0.
	syl	Glin:ka
	pron	Russian <1glink*>
	pos	n.
	def	1803-57, Russian composer who pioneered the Russian national school of music. His works include the operas (1836) and (1842).
glint	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect gl*"anta, glinta to gleam
glint	1.
	syl	glint
	pron	<glint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gleam or cause to gleam brightly.
glint	2.
	syl	glint
	pron	<glint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to move or pass quickly.
glint	3.
	syl	glint
	pron	<glint>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright gleam or flash.
glint	4.
	syl	glint
	pron	<glint>
	pos	n.
	def	brightness or gloss.
glint	5.
	syl	glint
	pron	<glint>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief indication.
glioma	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek glia glue+-#7oma 
gliomata	infl
	head	glioma
	or	gliomas
	syl	gli:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gliomas	infl
	head	glioma
	or	gliomata
	syl	gli:o+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glioma	0.
	syl	gli:o+ma
	pron	<glI1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour of the brain and spinal cord, composed of neuroglia cells and fibres.
gliomatous	sub
	head	glioma
	syl	gli:1o+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
glissade	ety	C19: from French, from glisser to slip, from Old French glicier, of Frankish origin; compare Old High German gl*_itan to #7glide 
glissade	1.
	syl	glis+sade
	pron	<gli1sa:d>, <-1sAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a gliding step in ballet, in which one foot slides forwards, sideways, or backwards.
glissade	2.
	syl	glis+sade
	pron	<gli1sa:d>, <-1sAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a controlled descent over snow or ice.
glissade	3.
	syl	glis+sade
	pron	<gli1sa:d>, <-1sAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a glissade.
glissader	sub
	head	glissade
	syl	glis+1sad+er
	pos	n.
glissando	ety	C19: probably Italianized variant of #7glissade 
glissandi	infl
	head	glissando
	or	glissandos
	syl	glis+san+di
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glissandos	infl
	head	glissando
	or	glissandi
	syl	glis+san+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glissando	1.
	syl	glis+san+do
	pron	<gli1s@nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapidly executed series of notes on the harp or piano, each note of which is discretely audible.
glissando	2.
	syl	glis+san+do
	pron	<gli1s@nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a portamento, esp. as executed on the violin, viola, etc.
glisten	ety	Old English glisnian; related to glisian to glitter, Middle High German glistern 
glisten	1.
	syl	glis+ten
	pron	<1glisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a wet or glossy surface, etc.
	def	to gleam by reflecting light.
	exam	1	wet leaves glisten in the sunlight.
glisten	2.
	syl	glis+ten
	pron	<1glisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of light
	def	to reflect with brightness.
	exam	1	the sunlight glistens on wet leaves.
glisten	3.
	syl	glis+ten
	pron	<1glisN>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a gleam or gloss.
glisteningly	sub
	head	glisten
	syl	glis+ten+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glister	ety	C14: probably from Middle Dutch glisteren 
glister	0.
	syl	glis+ter
	pron	<1glist*>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	an archaic word for {glitter}.
glisteringly	sub
	head	glister
	syl	glis+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glitter	ety	C14: from Old Norse glitra; related to Old High German gl*_izan to shine
glitter	1.
	syl	glit+ter
	pron	<1glit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a hard, wet, or polished surface
	def	to reflect light in bright flashes.
glitter	2.
	syl	glit+ter
	pron	<1glit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of light
	def	to be reflected in bright flashes.
glitter	3.
	syl	glit+ter
	pron	<1glit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to be decorated or enhanced by the glamour (of).
	exam	1	the show glitters with famous actors.
glitter	4.
	syl	glit+ter
	pron	<1glit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	sparkle or bril?!liance.
glitter	5.
	syl	glit+ter
	pron	<1glit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	show and glamour.
glitteringly	sub
	head	glitter
	syl	glit+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glittery	sub
	head	glitter
	syl	glit+ter:y
	pos	adj.
glitter ice	0.
	syl	glit+ter ice
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	ice formed from freezing rain. Also called: {silver thaw}.
Gliwice	0.
	syl	Gli+wi+ce
	pron	Polish <gli1vitse>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Poland. Pop.: 179900 (1974 est.). German name: {Gleiwitz}.
gloaming	ety	Old English gl*_omung, from gl*_om; related to Old Norse gl*_amr moon
gloaming	0.
	syl	gloam+ing
	pron	<1gl*umiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. or poetic.
	def	twilight or dusk.
gloat	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse glotta to grin, Middle High German glotzen to stare
gloat	1.
	syl	gloat
	pron	<gl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to dwell (on) with malevolent smugness or exultation.
gloat	2.
	syl	gloat
	pron	<gl*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gloating.
gloater	sub
	head	gloat
	syl	gloat+er
	pos	n.
gloatingly	sub
	head	gloat
	syl	gloat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glob	ety	C20: probably from #7globe, influenced by #7blob 
glob	0.
	syl	glob
	pron	<glob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rounded mass of some thick fluid or pliable substance.
	exam	1	a glob of cream.
global	1.
	syl	glob+al
	pron	<1gl*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	covering, influencing, or relating to the whole world.
global	2.
	syl	glob+al
	pron	<1gl*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive.
globally	sub
	head	global
	syl	glob+al+ly
	pos	adv.
global rule	0.
	syl	glob+al rule
	pos	n.
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	a rule that makes reference to nonconsecutive stages of a derivation.
globated	alt
	head	globate
	or	globate
	syl	glo+bat+ed
	pos	adj.
globate	0.
	or	globated
	syl	glo+bate
	pron	<1gl*ubAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a globe.
globe	ety	C16: from Old French, from Latin globus 
globe	1.
	syl	globe
	pron	<gl*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere on which a map of the world or the heavens is drawn or represented.
the globe	2.
	head	globe
	syl	the globe.
	def	the world; the earth.
globe	3.
	syl	globe
	pron	<gl*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a planet or some other astronomical body.
globe	4.
	syl	globe
	pron	<gl*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	an object shaped like a sphere, such as a glass lampshade or fish bowl.
globe	5.
	syl	globe
	pron	<gl*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	an electric light-bulb.
globe	6.
	syl	globe
	pron	<gl*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	an orb, usually of gold, symbolic of authority or sovereignty.
globe	7.
	syl	globe
	pron	<gl*ub>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form into a globe.
globelike	sub
	head	globe
	syl	globe+2like
	pos	adj.
globe artichoke	0.
	syl	globe ar+ti+choke
	pos	n.
	def	See { {artichoke} (senses 1, 2)}.
globefish	infl
	or	globefishes
	syl	globe+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
globefishes	infl
	head	globefish
	or	globefish
	syl	globe+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
globefish	0.
	syl	globe+fish
	pron	<1gl*ub2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {puffer} (sense 2)} or {porcupine fish}.
globeflower	0.
	syl	globe+flow:er
	pron	<1gl*ub2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous plant of the genus having pale yellow, white, or orange globe-shaped flowers.
globetrotter	0.
	syl	globe+trot:ter
	pron	<1gl*ub2trot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a habitual worldwide traveller, esp. a tourist or businessman.
globetrotting	sub
	head	globetrotter
	syl	globe+2trot:ting
	pos	n. adj.
globigerina	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin globus #7globe+ gerere to carry, bear
globigerinas	infl
	head	globigerina
	or	globigerinae
	syl	glo+big+er:i+nas
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
globigerinae	infl
	head	globigerina
	or	globigerinas
	syl	glo+big+er:i+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
globigerina	1.
	syl	glo+big+er:i+na
	pron	<gl*u2biJ*1rIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine protozoan of the genus having a rounded shell with spiny processes: order (foraminifers).
globigerina ooze	2.
	head	globigerina
	syl	globigerina ooze.
	def	a deposit on the ocean floor consisting of the shells of these protozoans.
globin	ety	C19: from Latin globus ball, sphere+-#7in 
globin	0.
	syl	glo+bin
	pron	<1gl*ubin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a histone that is the protein component of haemoglobin.
globoid	1.
	syl	glo+boid
	pron	<1gl*ubcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped approximately like a globe.
globoid	2.
	syl	glo+boid
	pron	<1gl*ubcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a globoid body, such as any of those occurring in certain plant granules.
globose	ety	C15: from Latin glob*_osus; see #7globe 
globous	alt
	head	globose
	or	globose
	syl	glo+bous
	pron	<1gl*ub*s>
	pos	adj.
globose	0.
	or	globous
	syl	glo+bose
	pron	<1gl*ub*us>, <gl*u1b*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	spherical or approximately spherical.
globosely	sub
	head	globose
	syl	glo+bose+ly
	pos	adv.
globosity	sub
	head	globose
	or	globoseness
	syl	glo+bos+i:ty
	pron	<gl*u1bositi>
	pos	n.
globoseness	sub
	head	globose
	or	globosity
	syl	glo+bose+ness
	pos	n.
globulous	alt
	head	globular
	or	globular
	syl	glob:u+lous
	pos	adj.
globular	1.
	or	globulous
	syl	glob:u+lar
	pron	<1globjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a globe or globule.
globular	2.
	or	globulous
	syl	glob:u+lar
	pron	<1globjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or consisting of globules.
globularity	sub
	head	globular
	or	globularness
	syl	glob:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2globju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
globularness	sub
	head	globular
	or	globularity
	syl	glob:u+lar+ness
	pos	n.
globularly	sub
	head	globular
	syl	glob:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
globule	ety	C17: from Latin globulus, diminutive of globus #7globe 
globule	0.
	syl	glob+ule
	pron	<1globju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small globe, esp. a drop of liquid.
globuliferous	0.
	syl	glob:u+lif+er+ous
	pron	<2globju1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing, containing, or having globules.
globulin	0.
	syl	glob:u+lin
	pron	<1globjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of simple proteins, including gamma globulin, that are generally insoluble in water but soluble in salt solutions and coagulated by heat.
glochidium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek gl*_okhis project?!ing point
glochidia	infl
	head	glochidium
	syl	glo+chid:i:a
	pron	<-1kidi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glochidium	1.
	syl	glo+chid+i:um
	pron	<gl*u1kidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the barbed hairs among the spore masses of some ferns and on certain other plants.
glochidium	2.
	syl	glo+chid+i:um
	pron	<gl*u1kidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic larva of certain freshwater mussels that attaches itself to the fins or gills of fish by hooks or suckers.
glochidiate	sub
	head	glochidium
	syl	glo+1chid:i+ate
	pos	adj.
glockenspiel	ety	C19: German, from Glocken bells+ Spiel play
glockenspiel	0.
	syl	glock+en+spiel
	pron	<1glok*n2spEl>, <-2SpEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a percussion instrument consisting of a set of tuned metal plates played with a pair of small hammers.
glogg	ety	from Swedish gl*"ogg, from gl*"odga to burn
glogg	0.
	syl	glogg
	pron	<glog>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot alcoholic mixed drink, originally from Sweden, consisting of sweetened brandy, red wine, bitters or other flavourings, and blanched almonds.
glomerate	ety	C18: from Latin glomer*_are to wind into a ball, from glomus ball
glomerate	1.
	syl	glom+er+ate
	pron	<1glom*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	gathered into a compact round?!ed mass.
glomerate	2.
	syl	glom+er+ate
	pron	<1glom*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	wound up like a ball of thread.
glomerate	3.
	syl	glom+er+ate
	pron	<1glom*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. esp. of glands
	def	conglomerate in structure.
glomeration	0.
	syl	glom+er:a+tion
	pron	<2glom*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a conglomeration or cluster.
glomerule	ety	C18: from New Latin #7glomerulus 
glomerule	1.
	syl	glom+er+ule
	pron	<1glom*2ru:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cymose inflorescence in the form of a ball-like cluster of flowers.
glomerule	2.
	syl	glom+er+ule
	pron	<1glom*2ru:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a ball-like cluster of spores.
glomerulate	sub
	head	glomerule
	syl	glo+mer:u+late
	pron	<glo1merulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
glomerulus	ety	C18: from New Latin, diminutive of glomus ball
glomeruli	infl
	head	glomerulus
	syl	glo+mer:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glomerulus	1.
	syl	glo+mer:u+lus
	pron	<glo1merul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot of blood vessels in the kidney projecting into the capsular end of a urine-secreting tubule.
glomerulus	2.
	syl	glo+mer:u+lus
	pron	<glo1merul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any cluster or coil of blood vessels, nerve fibres, etc., in the body.
glomerular	sub
	head	glomerulus
	syl	glo+1mer:u+lar
	pos	adj.
Glomma	0.
	syl	Glom+ma
	pron	Norwegian <1glcma>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Norway, rising near the border with Sweden flowing generally south to the Skagerrak: the largest river in Scandinavia; important for hydroelectric power and floating timber. Length: 588 km (365 miles).
gloom	ety	C14 gloumben to look sullen; related to Norwegian dialect glome to eye suspiciously
gloom	1.
	syl	gloom
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	partial or total darkness.
gloom	2.
	syl	gloom
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of depression or melancholy.
gloom	3.
	syl	gloom
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an appearance or expression of despondency or melancholy.
gloom	4.
	syl	gloom
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a dim or dark place.
gloom	5.
	syl	gloom
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look sullen or depressed.
gloom	6.
	syl	gloom
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dark or gloomy.
gloomful	sub
	head	gloom
	syl	gloom+ful
	pos	adj.
gloomfully	sub
	head	gloom
	syl	gloom+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
gloomless	sub
	head	gloom
	syl	gloom+less
	pos	adj.
gloomier	infl
	head	gloomy
	syl	gloom:i+er
	pos	adj.
gloomiest	infl
	head	gloomy
	syl	gloom:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gloomy	1.
	syl	gloom:y
	pron	<1glu:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dark or dismal.
gloomy	2.
	syl	gloom:y
	pron	<1glu:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing depression, dejection, or gloom.
	exam	1	gloomy news.
gloomy	3.
	syl	gloom:y
	pron	<1glu:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	despairing; sad.
gloomily	sub
	head	gloomy
	syl	gloom:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gloominess	sub
	head	gloomy
	syl	gloom:i+ness
	pos	n.
gloria	ety	C16: from Latin: #7glory 
gloria	1.
	syl	glo+ri:a
	pron	<1glc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a silk, wool, cotton, or nylon fabric used esp. for umbrellas.
gloria	2.
	syl	glo+ri:a
	pron	<1glc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a halo or nimbus, esp. as represented in art.
Gloria	1.
	syl	Glo+ri:a
	pron	<1glc:ri*>, <-2a:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several doxologies beginning with the word esp. the Greater and the Lesser Doxolo?!gies.
Gloria	2.
	syl	Glo+ri:a
	pron	<1glc:ri*>, <-2a:>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of one of these.
Gloria in Excelsis Deo	ety	literally: glory to God in the highest
Gloria in Excelsis Deo	1.
	syl	Glo+ri:a in Ex+cel+sis De:o
	pron	<1glc:ri*> <in> <ek1selsis> <1dA*u>, <1glc:ri2a:>, <eks1Celsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greater Doxology (see {Doxology}) , beginning in Latin with these words.
Gloria in Excelsis Deo	2.
	syl	Glo+ri:a in Ex+cel+sis De:o
	pron	<1glc:ri*> <in> <ek1selsis> <1dA*u>, <1glc:ri2a:>, <eks1Celsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this, usually incorporated into the Ordinary of the Mass. Often shortened to {Gloria}.
Gloria Patri	ety	literally: glory to the father
Gloria Patri	1.
	syl	Glo+ri:a Pa+tri
	pron	<1glc:ri*> <1pa:tri>, <1glc:ri2a:>, <1p@t->
	pos	n.
	def	the Lesser Doxology (see {Doxology}) , beginning in Latin with these words.
Gloria Patri	2.
	syl	Glo+ri:a Pa+tri
	pron	<1glc:ri*> <1pa:tri>, <1glc:ri2a:>, <1p@t->
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this.
glorification	1.
	syl	glo+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2glc:rifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of glorifying or state of being glorified.
glorification	2.
	syl	glo+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2glc:rifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an enhanced or favourably exaggerated version or account.
glorification	3.
	syl	glo+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2glc:rifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a celebration.
glorifies	infl
	head	glorify
	syl	glo+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
glorifying	infl
	head	glorify
	syl	glo+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
glorified	infl
	head	glorify
	syl	glo+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
glorify	1.
	syl	glo+ri+fy
	pron	<1glc:ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make glorious.
glorify	2.
	syl	glo+ri+fy
	pron	<1glc:ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more splendid; adorn.
glorify	3.
	syl	glo+ri+fy
	pron	<1glc:ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to worship, exalt, or adore.
glorify	4.
	syl	glo+ri+fy
	pron	<1glc:ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extol.
glorify	5.
	syl	glo+ri+fy
	pron	<1glc:ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to seem more splendid or imposing than reality.
glorifiable	sub
	head	glorify
	syl	glo+ri+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
glorifier	sub
	head	glorify
	syl	glo+ri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
gloriole	ety	C19: from Latin gl*_oriola, literally: a small #7glory 
gloriole	0.
	syl	glo+ri+ole
	pron	<1glc:ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {halo} or {{nimbus} (senses 2, 3)}.
glorious	1.
	syl	glo+ri+ous
	pron	<1glc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or full of glory; illustrious.
glorious	2.
	syl	glo+ri+ous
	pron	<1glc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	conferring glory or renown.
	exam	1	a glorious victory.
glorious	3.
	syl	glo+ri+ous
	pron	<1glc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	brilliantly beautiful.
glorious	4.
	syl	glo+ri+ous
	pron	<1glc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	delightful or enjoyable.
gloriously	sub
	head	glorious
	syl	glo+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
gloriousness	sub
	head	glorious
	syl	glo+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Glorious Revolution	0.
	syl	Glo+ri+ous Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the events of 1688-89 in England that resulted in the ousting of James II and the establishment of William III and Mary II as joint monarchs. Also called: {Bloodless Revolution}.
glory	ety	C13: from Old French glorie, from Latin gl*_oria, of obscure origin
glories	infl
	head	glory
	syl	glo+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glory	1.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	exaltation, praise, or honour, as that accorded by general consent.
	exam	1	the glory for the exploit went to the captain.
glory	2.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something that brings or is worthy of praise (esp. in the phrase {crowning glory}) .
glory	3.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	thanksgiving, adoration, or worship.
	exam	1	glory be to God.
glory	4.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	pomp; splendour.
	exam	1	the glory of the king's reign.
glory	5.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	radiant beauty; resplendence.
	exam	1	the glory of the sunset.
glory	6.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the beauty and bliss of heaven.
glory	7.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of extreme happiness or prosperity.
glory	8.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {halo} or {nimbus}.
glories	infl
	head	glory
	syl	glo+ries
	pos	vb.
glorying	infl
	head	glory
	syl	glo+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
gloried	infl
	head	glory
	syl	glo+ried.
	pos	vb.
glory	9.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to triumph or exalt.
glory	10.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to brag.
glory	11.
	syl	glo+ry
	pron	<1glc:ri>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mild interjection to express pleasure or surprise (often in the exclamatory phrase {glory be&!) }.
glory box	0.
	syl	glo+ry box
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a box in which a young woman stores clothes, etc., in preparation for marriage.
glory hole	0.
	syl	glo+ry hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another term for { {lazaretto} (sense 2)}.
glory-of-the-snow	0.
	syl	glo:ry-of-the-snow
	pos	n.
	def	a small W Asian liliaceous plant, cultivated for its early-blooming blue flowers.
Glos	0.
	syl	Glos.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Gloucestershire.
gloss	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic glossi flame, Middle High German glosen to glow
gloss	H1.1.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	n.
	def	lustre or sheen, as of a smooth surface.
gloss	H1.2.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	n.
	def	a superficially attractive appearance.
gloss	H1.3.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a gloss to or obtain a gloss.
gloss	H1.4.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to hide under a deceptively attractive surface or appearance.
glosser	sub
	head	gloss
	syl	gloss+er
	pos	n.
glossless	sub
	head	gloss
	syl	gloss+less
	pos	adj.
gloss	ety	C16: from Latin gl*_ossa unusual word requiring explanatory note, from Ionic Greek #!gloss+er n.
gloss	H2.1.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	n.
	def	a short or expanded explanation or interpretation of a word, expression, or foreign phrase in the margin or text of a manuscript, etc.
gloss	H2.2.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	n.
	def	an intentionally misleading explanation or interpretation.
gloss	H2.3.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {glossary}.
gloss	H2.4.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add glosses to.
gloss	H2.5.
	syl	gloss
	pron	<glos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to give a false or misleading interpretation of.
glossingly	sub
	head	gloss
	syl	gloss+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gloss	0.
	syl	gloss.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	glossary.
glossae	infl
	head	glossa
	or	glossas
	syl	glos+sae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glossas	infl
	head	glossa
	or	glossae
	syl	glos+sas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glossa	1.
	syl	glos+sa
	pron	<1glos*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical word for the {tongue}.
glossa	2.
	syl	glos+sa
	pron	<1glos*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paired tonguelike lobe in the labium of an insect. &- {#!glos+sal}
glossary	ety	C14: from Late Latin gloss*_arium; see #7gloss %2
glossaries	infl
	head	glossary
	syl	glos+sa+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glossary	0.
	syl	glos+sa+ry
	pron	<1glos*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an alphabetical list of terms peculiar to a field of knowledge with definitions or explanations. Sometimes called: {gloss}.
glossarial	sub
	head	glossary
	syl	glos+sar+i:al
	pron	<glo1se*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
glossarially	sub
	head	glossary
	syl	glos+1sar:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
glossarist	sub
	head	glossary
	syl	glos+sa+rist
	pos	n.
glossator	1.
	syl	glos+sa+tor
	pron	<glo1sAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {glossarist, glossist, glossographer}. a writer of glosses and commentaries, esp. (in the Middle Ages) an interpreter of Roman and Canon Law.
glossator	2.
	syl	glos+sa+tor
	pron	<glo1sAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compiler of a glossary.
glossectomies	infl
	head	glossectomy
	syl	glos+sec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glossectomy	0.
	syl	glos+sec+to+my
	pron	<glo1sekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or part of the tongue.
glosseme	ety	C20: from Greek gl*_oss*_ema; see #7gloss %2, #7-eme 
glosseme	0.
	syl	gloss+eme
	pron	<1glosEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest meaningful unit of a language, such as stress, form, etc.
glossitis	0.
	syl	glos+si+tis
	pron	<glo1sItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the tongue.
glossitic	sub
	head	glossitis
	syl	glos+sit+ic
	pron	<glo1sitik>
	pos	adj.
glosso-	ety	from Greek glossa tongue
glossography	0.
	syl	glos+sog+ra+phy
	pron	<glo1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of writing textual glosses or commentaries.
glossographer	sub
	head	glossography
	syl	glos+1sog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
glossolalia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7glosso -#7+ Greek lalein to babble
glossolalia	0.
	syl	glos+so+la+li:a
	pron	<2glos*1lAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {gift of tongues}.
glossology	0.
	syl	glos+sol+o:gy
	pron	<glo1sol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for {linguistics}.
glossological	sub
	head	glossology
	syl	glos+so+log:i+cal
	pron	<2glos*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
glossologist	sub
	head	glossology
	syl	glos+1sol:o+gist
	pos	n.
glossopharyngeal nerve	0.
	syl	glos+so+pha+ryn+ge:al nerve
	pron	<2glos*u2f@rin1JE*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth cranial nerve, which supplies the muscles of the pharynx, the tongue, the middle ear, and the parotid gland.
glossier	infl
	head	glossy
	syl	gloss:i+er
	pos	adj.
glossiest	infl
	head	glossy
	syl	gloss:i+est.
	pos	adj.
glossy	1.
	syl	gloss:y
	pron	<1glosi>
	pos	adj.
	def	smooth and shiny; lustrous.
glossy	2.
	syl	gloss:y
	pron	<1glosi>
	pos	adj.
	def	superficially attractive; plausible.
glossy	3.
	syl	gloss:y
	pron	<1glosi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a maga?!zine
	def	lavishly produced on shiny paper and usually with many colour photographs.
glossies	infl
	head	glossy
	syl	gloss:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glossy	4.
	syl	gloss:y
	pron	<1glosi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {slick}. an expensively produced magazine, typically a sophisticated fashion or glamour magazine, printed on shiny paper and containing high quality colour photography. Compare { {pulp} (sense 3)}.
glossy	5.
	syl	gloss:y
	pron	<1glosi>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph printed on paper that has a smooth shiny surface.
glossily	sub
	head	glossy
	syl	gloss:i+ly
	pos	adv.
glossiness	sub
	head	glossy
	syl	gloss:i+ness
	pos	n.
glottal	1.
	syl	glot+tal
	pron	<1glotL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the glottis.
glottal	2.
	syl	glot+tal
	pron	<1glotL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated or pronounced at or with the glottis.
glottal stop	0.
	syl	glot+tal stop
	pos	n.
	def	a plosive speech sound produced as the sudden onset of a vowel in several languages, such as German, by first tightly closing the glottis and then allowing the air pressure to build up in the trachea before opening the glottis, causing the air to escape with force.
glottic	0.
	syl	glot+tic
	pron	<1glotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the tongue or the glottis.
glottis	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek gl*_ottis, from gl*_otta, Attic form of Ionic gl*_ossa tongue; see #7gloss %2
glottises	infl
	head	glottis
	or	glottides
	syl	glot+tis:es
	pron	<-ti2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glottides	infl
	head	glottis
	or	glottises
	syl	glot+ti+des
	pron	<-ti2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glottis	0.
	syl	glot+tis
	pron	<1glotis>
	pos	n.
	def	the vocal apparatus of the larynx, consisting of the two true vocal cords and the opening between them.
glottidean	sub
	head	glottis
	syl	glot+tid+e:an
	pron	<glo1tidi*n>
	pos	adj.
glottochronology	ety	C20: glotto-, from Greek gl*_otta tongue
glottochronology	0.
	syl	glot+to+chro+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2glot*ukr*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of lexico?!statistics to establish that languages are historically related.
Gloucester	H1.0.
	syl	Glouces+ter
	pron	<1glost*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW England, administrative centre of Gloucestershire, on the River Severn. Pop.: 90134 (1971). Latin name: {Glevum}.
Humphrey	1.
	head	Gloucester
	syl	Hum:phrey
	def	Duke of. 1391-1447, English soldier and statesman; son of Henry IV. He acted as protector during Henry VI's minority (1422-29) and was noted for his patronage of humanists.
Duke of	2.
	head	Gloucester
	syl	Duke of.
	def	See {Richard III}.
Duke of	3.
	head	Gloucester
	syl	Duke of.
	def	See {Thomas of Woodstock}.
Gloucestershire	0.
	syl	Glouces+ter+shire
	pron	<1glost*2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW England, situated around the lower Severn valley: contains the Forest of Dean and the main part of the Cotswold Hills. Administrative centre: Gloucester. Pop.: 491500 (1976 est.). Area: 2704 sq. km (1044 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Glos}.
glove	ety	Old English gl*_ofe; related to Old Norse gl*_ofi 
glove	1.
	syl	glove
	pos	gl^v; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a shaped covering for the hand with individual sheaths for the fingers and thumb, made of leather, fabric, etc. See also { {gauntlet%1} (sense 2)}.
glove	2.
	syl	glove
	pos	gl^v; n.
	def	any of various large protective hand covers worn in sports, such as a boxing glove.
hand in glove	3.
	head	glove
	syl	hand in glove.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in an intimate relationship.
handle with kid gloves	4.
	head	glove
	syl	handle with kid gloves.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to treat with extreme care.
glove	5.
	syl	glove
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or provide with or as if with gloves.
gloveless	sub
	head	glove
	syl	glove+less
	pos	adj.
glovelike	sub
	head	glove
	syl	glove+2like
	pos	adj.
glove box	0.
	syl	glove box
	pos	n.
	def	a closed box in which toxic or radioactive substances can be handled by an operator who places his hands through protective gloves sealed to the box.
glove compartment	0.
	syl	glove com+part+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a small compartment in a car dashboard for the storage of miscellaneous articles.
glove puppet	0.
	syl	glove pup+pet
	pos	n.
	def	a small figure of a person or animal that fits over and is manipulated by the hand.
glover	0.
	syl	glov+er
	pron	<1gl^v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells gloves.
glow	ety	Old English gl*_owan; related to Old Norse gl*_oa, Old High German gluoen, Icelandic gl*_ora to spar?!kle
glow	1.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	light emitted by a substance or object at a high temperature.
glow	2.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a steady even light without flames.
glow	3.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	brilliance or vividness of colour.
glow	4.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	brightness or ruddiness of complexion.
glow	5.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of well-being or satisfaction.
glow	6.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	intensity of emotion; ardour.
glow	7.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit a steady even light without flames.
glow	8.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shine intensely, as if from great heat.
glow	9.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be exuberant or high-spirited, as from excellent health or intense emotion.
glow	10.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to experience a feeling of well-being or satisfaction.
	exam	1	to glow with pride.
glow	11.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the complexion
	def	to show a strong bright colour, esp. a shade of red.
glow	12.
	syl	glow
	pron	<gl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be very hot.
glow discharge	0.
	syl	glow dis+charge
	pos	n.
	def	a silent luminous discharge of electricity through a low-pressure gas.
glower	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Middle Low German gl*_uren to watch
glower	1.
	syl	glow+er
	pron	<1glau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stare hard and angrily.
glower	2.
	syl	glow+er
	pron	<1glau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sullen or angry stare.
gloweringly	sub
	head	glower
	syl	glow+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
glow lamp	0.
	syl	glow lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a small light consisting of two or more electrodes in an inert gas, such as neon, at low pressure, across which an electrical discharge occurs when the voltage applied to the electrodes exceeds the ionization potential.
glow-worm	1.
	syl	glow-worm
	pos	n.
	def	a European beetle, the females and larvae of which bear luminescent organs producing a soft greenish light: family
glow-worm	2.
	syl	glow-worm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other beetles or larvae of the family
glow-worm	xref
	syl	glow-worm
	pos	n.
	def	See also { {firefly} (sense 1)}.
gloxinia	ety	C19: named after Benjamin P. Gloxin, 18th-century German physician and botanist who first described it
gloxinia	0.
	syl	glox+in:i:a
	pron	<glok1sini*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical plants of the genus esp. the South American cultivated for its large white, red, or purple bell-shaped flowers: family
gloze	ety	C13: from Old French glosser to comment; see #7gloss %2
gloze	1.
	syl	gloze
	pron	<gl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to explain away; minimize the effect or importance of.
gloze	2.
	syl	gloze
	pron	<gl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make explanatory notes or glosses on (a text).
gloze	3.
	syl	gloze
	pron	<gl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to use flattery.
gloze	4.
	syl	gloze
	pron	<gl*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	flattery or deceit.
gloze	5.
	syl	gloze
	pron	<gl*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an explanatory note or gloss.
gloze	6.
	syl	gloze
	pron	<gl*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	specious or deceptive talk or action.
glt	0.
	syl	glt.
	qual	Bookbinding. abbrev. for
	def	gilt.
glucagon	ety	C20: from #7gluc (#7ose) #7+ -agon, perhaps from Greek agein to lead
glucagon	0.
	syl	glu+ca+gon
	pron	<1glu:k*2gon>, <-g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polypeptide hormone, produced in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, that stimulates the release of glucose into the blood. Compare {insulin}.
glucinum	ety	C19: New Latin glucina beryllium oxide, from Greek glukus sweet+-#7in ; alluding to the sweet taste of some of the salts
glucinium	alt
	head	glucinum
	or	glucinum
	syl	glu+cin+i:um
	pron	<glu:1sini*m>
	pos	n.
glucinum	0.
	or	glucinium
	syl	glu+ci+num
	pron	<glu:1sIn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {beryllium}.
Christoph Willibald von	infl
	head	Gluck
	syl	Chris:toph Wil:li:bald von
	pron	<1kristcf> <1vilibalt> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Gluck	0.
	syl	Gluck
	pron	German <gluk>
	pos	n.
	def	1714-87, German composer, esp. of operas, including (1762) and (1767).
glucocorticord	0.
	syl	glu+co+cor+ti+cord
	pron	<2glu:k*u1kc:ti2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of corticosteroids that control carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism and have anti-inflammatory activity.
gluconeogenesis	0.
	syl	glu+co+ne:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2glu:k*u2nE*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the formation of glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as amino acids, pyruvic acid, or glycerol. Also called: {glyco?!neogenesis}.
glucoprotein	0.
	syl	glu+co+pro+tein
	pron	<2glu:k*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {glycoprotein}.
glucose	ety	C19: from French, from Greek gleukos sweet wine; related to Greek glukus sweet
glucose	1.
	syl	glu+cose
	pron	<1glu:k*uz>, <-k*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline mono?!saccharide sugar that has several optically active forms, the most abundant being dextrose: a major energy source in metabolism. Formula: C\6H\1\2O\6.
glucose	2.
	syl	glu+cose
	pron	<1glu:k*uz>, <-k*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish syrup (or, after desiccation, a solid) containing dextrose, maltose, and dextrin, obtained by incomplete hydrolysis of starch: used in confectionery, fermentation, etc.
glucosic	sub
	head	glucose
	syl	glu+cos+ic
	pron	<glu:1kosik>
	pos	adj.
glucoside	0.
	syl	glu+co+side
	pron	<1glu:k*u2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a large group of glycosides that yield glucose on hydrolysis.
glucosidal	sub
	head	glucoside
	or	glucosidic
	syl	glu+co+1sid+al
	pron	<2glu:k*u1sidik>
	pos	adj.
glucosidic	sub
	head	glucoside
	or	glucosidal
	syl	glu+co+sid+ic
	pron	<2glu:k*u1sidik>
	pos	adj.
glucosuria	0.
	syl	glu+co+su+ri:a
	pron	<2gluk*u1sju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a less common word for {glycosuria}.
glucosuric	sub
	head	glucosuria
	syl	glu+co+1su+ric
	pos	adj.
glue	ety	C14: from Old French glu, from Late Latin gl*_us; compare Greek gloios 
glue	1.
	syl	glue
	pron	<glu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any natural or synthetic adhesive, esp. a sticky gelatinous substance prepared by boiling animal products such as bones, skin, and horns.
glue	2.
	syl	glue
	pron	<glu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any other sticky or adhesive substance.
glues	infl
	head	glue
	syl	glues
	pos	vb.
gluing	infl
	head	glue
	syl	glu+ing
	pos	vb.
glued	infl
	head	glue
	syl	glued.
	pos	vb.
glue	3.
	syl	glue
	pron	<glu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join or stick together with or as if with glue.
gluelike	sub
	head	glue
	syl	glue+2like
	pos	adj.
gluer	sub
	head	glue
	syl	glu+er
	pos	n.
gluey	sub
	head	glue
	syl	glue:y
	pos	adj.
glum	ety	C16: variant of #7gloom 
glummer	infl
	head	glum
	syl	glum+mer
	pos	gl^m; adj.
glummest	infl
	head	glum
	syl	glum+mest.
	pos	gl^m; adj.
glum	0.
	syl	glum
	pos	gl^m; adj.
	def	silent or sullen, as from gloom.
glumly	sub
	head	glum
	syl	glum+ly
	pos	adv.
glumness	sub
	head	glum
	syl	glum+ness
	pos	n.
glume	ety	C18: from Latin gl*_uma husk of corn; related to Latin gl*_ubere to remove the bark from
glume	0.
	syl	glume
	pron	<glu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	one of a pair of dry membranous bracts at the base of the inflorescence, esp. the spikelet, of grasses.
glumaceous	sub
	head	glume
	syl	glu+1ma+ceous
	pos	adj.
glumelike	sub
	head	glume
	syl	glume+2like
	pos	adj.
gluon	0.
	syl	glu+on
	pron	<1glu:on>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical particle believed to be exchanged between quarks in order to bind them together to form particles.
glut	ety	C14: probably from Old French gloutir, from Latin glutt*_ire; see #7glutton %1
glut	1.
	syl	glut
	pos	gl^t; n.
	def	an excessive amount, as in the production of a crop, often leading to a fall in price.
glut	2.
	syl	glut
	pos	gl^t; n.
	def	the act of glutting or state of being glutted.
gluts	infl
	head	glut
	syl	gluts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
glutting	infl
	head	glut
	syl	glut+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
glutted	infl
	head	glut
	syl	glut+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
glut	3.
	syl	glut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed or supply beyond capacity.
glut	4.
	syl	glut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (a market, etc.) with a commodity in excess of the demand for it.
glut	5.
	syl	glut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cram full or choke up.
	exam	1	to glut a passage.
gluttingly	sub
	head	glut
	syl	glut+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
glutamate	ety	C19: from #7glutam (#7ic) + -#7ate %1
glutamate	0.
	syl	glu+ta+mate
	pron	<1glu:t*2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of glutamic acid, esp. its sodium salt (see {monosodium glutamate}) .
glutaminic acid	alt
	head	glutamic acid
	or	glutamic acid
	syl	glu+ta+min+ic ac:id
	pron	<2glu:t*?!1minik>
	pos	n.
glutamic acid	0.
	or	glutaminic acid
	syl	glu+tam+ic ac:id
	pron	<glu:1t@mik>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid, occurring in proteins, that plays an important part in the nitrogen metabolism of plants and animals; 2-aminopentanedioic acid. Formula: HOOC(CH\2)\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
glutamine	ety	C19: from #7glut (#7en) #7+ -#7amine 
glutamine	0.
	syl	glu+ta+mine
	pron	<1glu:t*2mEn> <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid occurring in proteins: plays an important role in protein metabolism. Formula: NH\2CO(CH\2)\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
glutathione	ety	C20: from #7gluta (#7mic acid) #7+thi -#7+ -#7one 
glutathione	0.
	syl	glu+ta+thi+one
	pron	<2glu:t*1TI*un>, <-TI1*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a tripeptide consisting of glutamic acid, cysteine, and glycine: important in biological oxidations and the activation of some enzymes. Formula: C\1\0H\1\7N\3O\6S.
glutelin	ety	C20: See #7gluten, -#7in 
glutelin	0.
	syl	glu+te:lin
	pron	<1glu:tilin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of water-insoluble plant proteins found in cereals. They are precipitated by alcohol and are not coagulated by heat. Compare {gliadin}.
gluten	ety	C16: from Latin: #7glue 
gluten	0.
	syl	glu+ten
	pron	<1glu:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein consisting of a mixture of glutelin and gliadin, present in cereal grains, esp. wheat. A gluten-free diet is necessary in cases of coeliac disease.
glutenous	sub
	head	gluten
	syl	glu+te:nous
	pos	adj.
gluten bread	0.
	syl	glu+ten bread
	pos	n.
	def	bread made from flour containing a high proportion of gluten.
gluteus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek gloutos buttock, rump &- glu+#!te@.al or #!glu+tae@.al adj.
glutaeus	alt
	head	gluteus
	or	gluteus
	syl	glu+tae:us
	pron	<glu1tE*s>
	pos	n.
glutei	infl
	head	gluteus
	or	glutaei
	syl	glu+te:i
	pron	<-1tEI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
glutaei	infl
	head	gluteus
	or	glutei
	syl	glu+tae:i
	pron	<-1tEI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gluteus	0.
	or	glutaeus
	syl	glu+te:us
	pron	<glu1tE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the three large muscles that form the human buttock and move the thigh, esp. the {gluteus maximus}.
glutinous	0.
	syl	glu+ti+nous
	pron	<1glu:tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling glue in texture; sticky.
glutinously	sub
	head	glutinous
	syl	glu+ti+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
glutinousness	sub
	head	glutinous
	or	glutinosity
	syl	glu+ti+nous+ness
	pron	<2glu:ti1nositi>
	pos	n.
glutinosity	sub
	head	glutinous
	or	glutinousness
	syl	glu+ti+nos+i:ty
	pron	<2glu:ti1nositi>
	pos	n.
glutton	ety	C13: from Old French glouton, from Latin glutto, from glutt*_ire to swallow
glutton	H1.1.
	syl	glut+ton
	pron	<1gl^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person devoted to eating and drinking to excess; greedy person.
glutton	H1.2.
	syl	glut+ton
	pron	<1gl^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often ironical.
	def	a person who has or appears to have a voracious appetite for something.
	exam	1	a glutton for punishment.
gluttonous	sub
	head	glutton
	syl	glut+ton+ous
	pos	adj.
gluttonously	sub
	head	glutton
	syl	glut+ton+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
glutton	ety	C17: from #7glutton %1#7, apparently translating German Vielfass great eater
glutton	H2.0.
	syl	glut+ton
	pron	<1gl^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wolverine}.
gluttonies	infl
	head	gluttony
	syl	glut+ton:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gluttony	0.
	syl	glut+ton:y
	pron	<1gl^t*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of eating to excess.
glyceric	0.
	syl	gly+cer+ic
	pron	<gli1serik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or derived from glycerol.
glyceric acid	0.
	syl	gly+cer+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a viscous liquid carboxylic acid produced by the oxidation of glycerol; 2,3-dihydroxypropanoic acid. Formula: C\3H\6O\4.
glyceride	0.
	syl	glyc+er+ide
	pron	<1glis*2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any fatty-acid ester of glycerol. See {monoglyceride, diglyceride, triglyceride}.
glycerin	ety	C19: from French glyc*'erine, from Greek glukeros sweet+ -ine -#7in ; related to Greek glukus sweet
glycerine	alt
	head	glycerin
	or	glycerin
	syl	glyc+er+ine
	pron	<1glis*rin>, <2glis*1rEn>
	pos	n.
glycerin	0.
	or	glycerine
	syl	glyc+er+in
	pron	<1glis*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {glycerol}.
glycerol	ety	C19: from #7glycer (#7in) #7+ -#7ol %1
glycerol	0.
	syl	glyc+er+ol
	pron	<1glis*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale yellow odourless sweet-tasting syrupy liquid; 1,2,3-propanetriol: a by-product of soap manufacture, used as a solvent, antifreeze, plasticizer, and sweetener. Formula: C\3H\8O\3. Also called (not in technical usage): {glycerin, glycerine}.
glyceryl	0.
	syl	glyc+er+yl
	pron	<1glis*ril>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	derived from glycerol by replacing or removing one or more of its hydroxyl groups.
	exam	1	a glyceryl group or radical.
glyceryl trinitrate	0.
	syl	glyc+er+yl tri+ni+trate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nitroglycerin}.
glycine	ety	C19: #7glyco -#7+ -#7ine %2
glycine	0.
	syl	gly+cine
	pron	<1glIsEn>, <glI1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white sweet crystalline amino acid occurring in most proteins; aminoacetic acid. Formula: CH\2NH\2COOH.
glyco-	ety	from Greek glukus sweet
glycogen	0.
	syl	gly+co+gen
	pron	<1glIk*uJ*n>, <-Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysaccharide consisting of glucose units: the form in which carbohydrate is stored in animals. It can easily be hydrolysed to glucose. Also called: {animal starch}.
glycogenic	sub
	head	glycogen
	syl	gly+co+gen+ic
	pron	<2glIk*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
glycogenesis	0.
	syl	gly+co+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2glIk*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of sugar, esp. (in animals) from glycogen.
glycogenetic	sub
	head	glycogenesis
	syl	gly+co+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2glIk*u?!Ji1netik>
	pos	adj.
glycol	0.
	syl	gly+col
	pron	<1glIkol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {ethanediol} or a {diol}.
glycolic	sub
	head	glycol
	or	glycollic
	syl	gly+col+ic
	pron	<glI1kolik>
	pos	adj.
glycollic	sub
	head	glycol
	or	glycolic
	syl	gly+col+lic
	pron	<glI1kolik>
	pos	adj.
glycolic acid	0.
	syl	gly+col+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline soluble hygroscopic compound found in sugar cane and sugar beet: used in tanning and in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, adhesives, and plasticizers; hydroxyacetic acid. Formula: CH\2(OH)COOH.
glycolysis	0.
	syl	gly+col:y+sis
	pron	<glI1kolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the breakdown of glucose by enzymes into pyruvic and lactic acids with the liberation of energy.
glyconeogenesis	0.
	syl	gly+co+ne:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2glIk*u2nE*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gluconeogenesis}.
glucoprotein	infl
	head	glycoprotein
	or	glycopeptide
	syl	glu+co+pro+tein
	pron	<2glIk*u1peptId>
	pos	n.
glycopeptide	infl
	head	glycoprotein
	or	glucoprotein
	syl	gly+co+pep+tide
	pron	<2glIk*u1peptId>
	pos	n.
glycoprotein	0.
	syl	gly+co+pro+tein
	pron	<2glIk*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of conjugated proteins containing small amounts of carbohydrates as prosthetic groups. See also {mucoprotein}.
glycoside	0.
	syl	gly+co+side
	pron	<1glIk*u2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of substances, such as digitoxin, derived from monosaccharides by replacing the hydroxyl group by another group. Many are important medicinal drugs. See also {glucoside}.
glycosidic	sub
	head	glycoside
	syl	gly+co+sid+ic
	pron	<2glIk*u?!1sidik>
	pos	adj.
glycosuria	ety	C19: from New Latin, from French glycose #7glucose+ -#7uria 
glucosuria	alt
	head	glycosuria
	or	glycosuria
	syl	glu+co+su+ri:a
	pos	n.
glycosuria	0.
	or	glucosuria
	syl	gly+co+su+ri:a
	pron	<2glIk*u1sju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the presence of excess sugar in the urine, as in diabetes.
glycosuric	sub
	head	glycosuria
	or	glucosuric
	syl	gly+co+1su+ric
	pos	adj.
glucosuric	sub
	head	glycosuria
	or	glycosuric
	syl	glu+co+1su+ric
	pos	adj.
glyoxaline	0.
	syl	gly+ox:a+line
	pron	<glI1oks*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {imidazole}.
glyph	ety	C18: from French glyphe, from Greek gluph*_e carving, from gluphein to carve
glyph	1.
	syl	glyph
	pron	<glif>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved channel or groove, esp. a vertical one as used on a Doric frieze.
glyph	2.
	syl	glyph
	pron	<glif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	another word for {hieroglyphic}.
glyphic	sub
	head	glyph
	syl	glyph+ic
	pos	adj.
glyphography	ety	C19: from Greek gluph*_e carving+-#7graphy 
glyphography	0.
	syl	gly+phog+ra+phy
	pron	<gli1fogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a platemaking process in which an electrotype is made from an engraved copper plate.
glyphograph	sub
	head	glyphography
	syl	glyph:o+graph
	pron	<1glif*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
glyphographer	sub
	head	glyphography
	syl	gly+1phog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
glyphographic	sub
	head	glyphography
	or	glyphographical
	syl	glyph:o+1graph+ic
	pron	<2glif*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
glyphographical	sub
	head	glyphography
	or	glyphographic
	syl	glyph:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
glyptal	ety	C20: a trademark, perhaps from #7gly (#7cerol) +#7p (#7h) #7t (#7h) #7al (#7ic) 
glyptal	0.
	syl	glyp+tal
	pron	<1glipt*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkyd resin obtained from polyhydric alcohols and polybasic organic acids or their an?!hydrides; used for surface coatings.
glyptic	ety	C19: from French glyptique, from Greek gluptikos, from gluptos, from gluphein to carve
glyptic	0.
	syl	glyp+tic
	pron	<1gliptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to engraving or carving, esp. on precious stones.
glyptics	0.
	syl	glyp+tics
	pron	<1gliptiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of engraving precious stones.
glyptodont	ety	C19: from Greek gluptos carved+-#7odont 
glyptodont	0.
	syl	glyp+to+dont
	pron	<1glipt*2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct late Cenozoic edentate mammal of the genus and related genera, of South America, which resembled giant armadillos.
glyptography	0.
	syl	glyp+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<glip1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of carving or engraving upon gemstones.
glyptographer	sub
	head	glyptography
	syl	glyp+1tog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
glyptographic	sub
	head	glyptography
	or	glyptographical
	syl	glyp+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2glipt*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
glyptographical	sub
	head	glyptography
	or	glyptographic
	syl	glyp+to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
GM	1.
	syl	G.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	general manager.
GM	2.
	syl	G.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	George Medal.
GM	3.
	syl	G.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Grand Master.
G-men	infl
	head	G-man
	syl	G-men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
G-man	1.
	syl	G-man
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an FBI agent.
G-man	2.
	syl	G-man
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	a political detective.
GMB	0.
	syl	G.M.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Grand Master Bowman; the highest stand?!ard of archer.
Gmc	0.
	syl	Gmc
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Germanic.
GMC	0.
	syl	G.M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	General Medical Council.
GMT	0.
	syl	GMT
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Greenwich Mean Time.
gnarl	ety	C19: back formation from gnarled, probably variant of #7knurled 
gnarl	H1.1.
	syl	gnarl
	pron	<na:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any knotty protuberance or swelling on a tree.
gnarl	H1.2.
	syl	gnarl
	pron	<na:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knot or cause to knot.
gnarl	ety	C16: of imitative origin
gnar	alt
	head	gnarl
	or	gnarl
	syl	gnar
	pron	<na:l>, <na:>, <na:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
gnarl	H2.0.
	or	gnar
	syl	gnarl
	pron	<na:l>, <na:>, <na:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to growl or snarl.
gnarly	alt
	head	gnarled
	or	gnarled
	syl	gnarl:y
	pos	adj.
gnarled	1.
	or	gnarly
	syl	gnarled
	pron	<na:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having gnarls.
	exam	1	the gnarled trunk of the old tree.
gnarled	2.
	or	gnarly
	syl	gnarled
	pron	<na:ld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of hands
	def	rough, twisted, and weather-beaten in appearance.
gnarled	3.
	or	gnarly
	syl	gnarled
	pron	<na:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	perverse or ill-tempered.
gnash	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gnastan gnashing of teeth, gnesta to clatter
gnash	1.
	syl	gnash
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grind (the teeth) together, as in pain or anger.
gnash	2.
	syl	gnash
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bite or chew as by grinding the teeth.
gnash	3.
	syl	gnash
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gnashing the teeth.
gnashingly	sub
	head	gnash
	syl	gnash+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gnat	ety	Old English gn@att; related to Middle High German gnaz scurf, German dialect Gnitze gnat
gnat	0.
	syl	gnat
	pron	<n@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small fragile biting dipterous insects of the suborder esp. ({common gnat}) , which abounds near stagnant water.
gnatlike	sub
	head	gnat
	syl	gnat+2like
	pos	adj.
gnatcatcher	0.
	syl	gnat+catch:er
	pron	<1n@t2k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small American songbirds of the genus and related genera, typically having a long tail and a pale bluish-grey plumage: family (Old World flycatchers, etc.).
gnathic	ety	C19: from Greek gnathos jaw
gnathal	alt
	head	gnathic
	or	gnathic
	syl	gnath+al
	pos	adj.
gnathic	0.
	or	gnathal
	syl	gnath+ic
	pron	<1n@Tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the jaw.
gnathion	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek gnathos jaw
gnathion	0.
	syl	gna+thi+on
	pron	<1nATi2on>, <1n@T->
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest point of the midline of the lower jaw: a reference point in craniometry.
gnathite	ety	C19: from Greek gnathos jaw
gnathite	0.
	syl	gna+thite
	pron	<1nATIt>, <1n@T->
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an appendage of an arthropod that is specialized for grasping or chewing; mouthpart.
gnathonic	ety	C17: from Latin gnath*_onicus, from Gnath*_o, such a character in the Eunuchus, Roman comedy by Terence
gnathonic	0.
	syl	gna+thon+ic
	pron	<n@1Tonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	deceitfully flattering; sycophantic.
gnathonically	sub
	head	gnathonic
	syl	gna+1thon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-gnathous	ety	from New Latin -gnathus, from Greek gnathos jaw
-gnathous	0.
	syl	-gna:thous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating or having a jaw of a specified kind.
	exam	1	prognathous.
gnaw	ety	Old English gnagan; related to Old Norse gnaga, Old High German gnagan 
gnaws	infl
	head	gnaw
	syl	gnaws
	pos	vb.
gnawing	infl
	head	gnaw
	syl	gnaw+ing
	pos	vb.
gnawed gnawed	infl
	head	gnaw
	or	gnawn
	syl	gnawed; gnawed
	pos	vb.
gnawn	infl
	head	gnaw
	or	gnawed gnawed
	syl	gnawn.
	pos	vb.
gnaw	1.
	syl	gnaw
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at or upon
	def	to bite (at) or chew (upon) constantly so as to wear away little by little.
gnaw	2.
	syl	gnaw
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form by gnawing.
	exam	1	to gnaw a hole.
gnaw	3.
	syl	gnaw
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause erosion of (something).
gnaw	4.
	syl	gnaw
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to cause constant distress or anxiety (to).
gnaw	5.
	syl	gnaw
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of gnawing.
gnawable	sub
	head	gnaw
	syl	gnaw+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gnawer	sub
	head	gnaw
	syl	gnaw+er
	pos	n.
gnawing	0.
	syl	gnaw+ing
	pron	<1nc:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull persistent pang or pain, esp. of hunger.
gnawingly	sub
	head	gnawing
	syl	gnaw+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gneiss	ety	C18: from German Gneis, probably from Middle High German ganeist spark; related to Old Norse gneista to give off sparks
gneiss	0.
	syl	gneiss
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	n.
	def	any coarse-grained metamorphic rock that is banded or foliated: represents the last stage in the meta?!morphism of rocks before melting.
gneissic	sub
	head	gneiss
	syl	gneiss+ic
	pos	adj.
gneissoid	sub
	head	gneiss
	or	gneissose
	syl	gneiss+oid
	pos	adj.
gneissose	sub
	head	gneiss
	or	gneissoid
	syl	gneiss+ose
	pos	adj.
gnocchi	ety	Italian, plural of gnocco lump, probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German knoche bone
gnocchi	0.
	syl	gnoc+chi
	pron	<1noki>, <g*1noki>, <1gnoki>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	dumplings made of pieces of semolina pasta, or sometimes potato, used to garnish soup, etc., or served alone with cheese sauce.
gnome	ety	C18: from French, from New Latin gnomus, coined by Paracelsus, of obscure origin
gnome	H1.1.
	syl	gnome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a species of legendary creatures, usually resembling small misshapen old men, said to live in the depths of the earth and guard buried treasure.
gnome	H1.2.
	syl	gnome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the statue of a gnome, esp. in a garden.
gnome	H1.3.
	syl	gnome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small or ugly person.
gnome	H1.4.
	syl	gnome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious or derogatory.
	def	an international banker or financier (esp. in the phrase {gnomes of Zurich}) .
gnomish	sub
	head	gnome
	syl	gnom+ish
	pos	adj.
gnome	ety	C16: from Greek gn*_om*_e, from gign*_oskein to know
gnome	H2.0.
	syl	gnome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pithy saying or maxim expressing a general truth or principle.
gnomical	alt
	head	gnomic
	or	gnomic
	syl	gno+mi+cal
	pos	adj.
gnomic	1.
	or	gnomical
	syl	gno+mic
	pron	<1n*umik>, <1nom->
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, containing, or relating to gnomes or aphorisms.
gnomic	2.
	or	gnomical
	syl	gno+mic
	pron	<1n*umik>, <1nom->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a writer of such sayings.
gnomically	sub
	head	gnomic
	syl	gno+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gnomon	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek: interpreter, from gign*_oskein to know &- gno+#!mon+ic adj. &- gno+#!mon@.i+cal+ly adv.
gnomon	1.
	syl	gno+mon
	pron	<1n*umon>
	pos	n.
	def	the stationary arm that projects the shadow on a sundial.
gnomon	2.
	syl	gno+mon
	pron	<1n*umon>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric figure remaining after a parallelogram has been removed from one corner of a larger parallelogram.
gnosis	ety	C18: ultimately from Greek: knowl?!edge, from gign*_oskein to know
gnoses	infl
	head	gnosis
	syl	gno+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gnosis	0.
	syl	gno+sis
	pron	<1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	intuitive knowledge of various spiritual truths, esp. that said to have been possessed by ancient Gnostics.
-gnosis	ety	via Latin from Greek: #7gnosis 
-gnosis	0.
	syl	-gno:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(esp. in medicine) recognition or knowledge.
	exam	1	prognosis;
	exam	2	diagnosis.
-gnostic	sub
	head	-gnosis
	syl	-gnos:tic
	pos	adj.
gnostical	alt
	head	gnostic
	or	gnostic
	syl	gnos+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
gnostic	0.
	or	gnostical
	syl	gnos+tic
	pron	<1nostik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing knowledge, esp. esoteric spiritual knowledge.
gnostically	sub
	head	gnostic
	syl	gnos+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Gnostic	ety	C16: from Late Latin Gnostic*_i the Gnostics, from Greek gn*_ostikos relating to knowledge, from gn*_ostos known, from gign*_oskein to know
Gnostic	1.
	syl	Gnos+tic
	pron	<1nostik>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of Gnosticism.
Gnostic	2.
	syl	Gnos+tic
	pron	<1nostik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Gnostics or to Gnosticism.
Gnosticism	0.
	syl	Gnos+ti+cism
	pron	<1nosti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious movement characterized by a belief in gnosis, through which the spiritual element in man could be released from its bondage in matter: regarded as a heresy by the Christian Church.
Gnosticise	alt
	head	Gnosticize
	or	Gnosticize
	syl	Gnos+ti+cise
	pron	<1nosti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
Gnosticize	1.
	or	Gnosticise
	syl	Gnos+ti+cize
	pron	<1nosti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to maintain or profess Gnostic views.
Gnosticize	2.
	or	Gnosticise
	syl	Gnos+ti+cize
	pron	<1nosti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put a Gnostic interpretation upon (something).
Gnosticizer	sub
	head	Gnosticize
	or	Gnosticiser
	syl	Gnos+ti+2ciz+er
	pos	n.
Gnosticiser	sub
	head	Gnosticize
	or	Gnosticizer
	syl	Gnos+ti+2cis+er
	pos	n.
gnotobiotics	ety	C20: from Greek, from gn*_otos, from gign*_oskein to know+ bios known life
gnotobiotics	0.
	syl	gno+to+bi+ot+ics
	pron	<2n*ut*ubI1otiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of organisms living in germ-free conditions or when inoculated with known microorganisms.
gnotobiotically	sub
	head	gnotobiotics
	syl	gno+to+bi+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
GNP	0.
	syl	G.N.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gross national product.
gns	0.
	syl	gns.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	guineas.
gnu	ety	C18: from Kaffir nqu 
gnus	infl
	head	gnu
	or	gnu
	syl	gnus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gnu	infl
	or	gnus
	syl	gnu.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gnu	0.
	syl	gnu
	pron	<nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two sturdy antelopes, ({brindled gnu}) or the much rarer ({white-tailed gnu}) , inhabiting the savannas of Africa, having an oxlike head and a long tufted tail. Also called: {wildebeest}.
go	ety	Old English g*_an; related to Old High German g*_en, Greek kikhanein to reach, Sanskrit jah*_ati he forsakes
goes	infl
	head	go
	syl	goes
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
going	infl
	head	go
	syl	go+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
went	infl
	head	go
	syl	went
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
gone	infl
	head	go
	syl	gone.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
go	H1.1.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move or proceed, esp. to or from a point or in a certain direction.
	exam	1	to go to London;
	exam	2	to go home.
go	H1.2.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive, often with to omitted or replaced by and
	def	to proceed towards a particular person or place with some specified intention or purpose.
	exam	1	I must go and get that book.
go	H1.3.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to depart.
	exam	1	we'll have to go at eleven.
go	H1.4.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to start, as in a race: often used in commands.
go	H1.5.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to make regular journeys.
	exam	1	this train service goes to the East coast.
go	H1.6.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to operate or function effectively.
	exam	1	the radio won't go.
go	H1.7.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to become.
	exam	1	his face went red with embarrassment.
go	H1.8.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to make a noise as specified.
	exam	1	the gun went bang.
go	H1.9.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to enter into a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	to go into hysterics;
	exam	2	to go into action.
go	H1.10.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be or continue to be in a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	to go in rags;
	exam	2	to go in poverty.
go	H1.11.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to lead, extend, or afford access.
	exam	1	this route goes to the North.
go	H1.12.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to proceed towards an activity.
	exam	1	to go to supper;
	exam	2	to go to sleep.
go	H1.13.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to serve or contribute.
	exam	1	this letter goes to prove my point.
go	H1.14.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to follow a course as specified; fare.
	exam	1	the lecture went badly.
go	H1.15.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be applied or allotted to a particular purpose or recipient.
	exam	1	her wealth went to her son;
	exam	2	his money went on drink.
go	H1.16.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be sold or otherwise transferred to a recipient.
	exam	1	the necklace went for three thousand pounds.
go	H1.17.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be ranked; compare.
	exam	1	this meal is good as my meals go.
go	H1.18.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to blend or harmonize.
	exam	1	these chairs won't go with the rest of your furniture.
go	H1.19.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by by or under
	def	to be known (by a name or disguise).
go	H1.20.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to fit or extend.
	exam	1	that skirt won't go around your waist.
go	H1.21.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to have a usual or proper place.
	exam	1	those books go on this shelf.
go	H1.22.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of music, poetry, etc.
	def	to be sounded; expressed, etc..
	exam	1	how does that song go??
go	H1.23.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to fail or give way.
	exam	1	my eyesight is going.
go	H1.24.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to break down or collapse abruptly.
	exam	1	the ladder went at the critical moment.
go	H1.25.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to die.
	exam	1	the old man went at 2 a.m.
go	H1.26.a.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of time, etc.
	def	to elapse.
	exam	1	the hours go by so slowly at the office.
go	H1.26.b.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to travel past.
	exam	1	the train goes by her house at four.
go	H1.26.c.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be guided (by).
go	H1.27.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to occur.
	exam	1	happiness does not always go with riches.
go	H1.28.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be eliminated, abolished, or given up.
	exam	1	this entry must go to save space.
go	H1.29.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be spent or finished.
	exam	1	all his money has gone.
go	H1.30.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to circulate or be transmitted.
	exam	1	the infection went around the whole community.
go	H1.31.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to attend.
	exam	1	go to school;
	exam	2	go to church.
go	H1.32.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to join a stated profession.
	exam	1	go to the bar;
	exam	2	go on the stage.
go	H1.33.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to have recourse (to); turn.
	exam	1	to go to arbitration.
go	H1.34.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to subject or put oneself (to).
	exam	1	she goes to great pains to please him.
go	H1.35.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to proceed, esp. up to or beyond certain limits.
	exam	1	you will go too far one day and then you will be punished.
go	H1.36.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be acceptable or tolerated.
	exam	1	anything goes in this place.
go	H1.37.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to carry the weight of final authority.
	exam	1	what the boss says goes.
go	H1.38.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to be contained in.
	exam	1	four goes into twelve three times.
go	H1.39.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to endure or last out.
	exam	1	we can't go for much longer without water in this heat.
go	H1.40.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to bet or bid.
	exam	1	I go two hearts.
go	H1.41.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to have as one's weight.
	exam	1	I went eight stone a year ago.
go	H1.42.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S. (usually used in commands
	def	takes an infinitive without
go	H1.42.a.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to start to act so as to.
	exam	1	go shut the door.
go	H1.42.b.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to leave so as to.
	exam	1	go blow your brains out.
go	H1.43.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to perform well; be successful.
	exam	1	that group can really go.
go and	44.
	head	go
	syl	go and.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be so foolish or unlucky as to.
	exam	1	then she had to go and lose her hat.
be going	45.
	head	go
	syl	be going.
	def	to intend or be about to start (to do or be doing something): often used as an alternative future construction.
	exam	1	what's going to happen to us??
go ape	46.
	head	go
	syl	go ape.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to become crazy or extremely enthusiastic about.
go astray	47.
	head	go
	syl	go astray.
	def	to be mislaid; go missing.
go bail	48.
	head	go
	syl	go bail.
	def	to act as surety.
go halves	49.
	head	go
	syl	go halves.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See { {half} (sense 11)}.
go hard	50.
	head	go
	syl	go hard.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to cause trouble or unhappiness (to).
go it	51.
	head	go
	syl	go it.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to do something or move energetically.
go it alone	52.
	head	go
	syl	go it alone.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act or proceed without allies or help.
go one better	53.
	head	go
	syl	go one better.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to surpass or outdo (someone).
go the whole hog	54.
	head	go
	syl	go the whole hog.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See { {hog} (sense 8)}.
go	H1.55.a.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to relax one's hold (on); release.
go	H1.55.b.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to dismiss (from employment).
go	H1.55.c.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to discuss or consider no further.
go	H1.56.a.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to act in an uninhibited manner.
go	H1.56.b.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to lose interest in one's appearance, manners, etc.
go	H1.57.a.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	remaining.
go	H1.57.b.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	U.S. informal. of food served by a restaurant
	def	for taking away.
goes	infl
	head	go
	syl	goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
go	H1.58.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act of going.
go	H1.59.a.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an attempt or try.
	exam	1	he had a go at the stamp business.
go	H1.59.b.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an attempt at stopping a person suspected of a crime.
	exam	1	the police are not always in favour of the public having a go.
go	H1.60.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a turn.
	exam	1	it's my go next.
go	H1.61.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the quality of being active and energetic.
	exam	1	she has much more go than I.
go	H1.62.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	hard or energetic work.
	exam	1	it's all go.
go	H1.63.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a successful venture or achievement.
	exam	1	he made a go of it.
go	H1.64.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bargain or agreement.
from the word go	65.
	head	go
	syl	from the word go.
	qual	Informal.
	def	from the very beginning.
get-up-and-go	66.
	head	go
	syl	get-up-and-go.
	qual	Informal.
	def	energetic enthusiasm.
	exam	1	he's got plenty of get-up-and-go.
no go	67.
	head	go
	syl	no go.
	qual	Informal.
	def	impossible; abortive or futile.
	exam	1	it's no go, I'm afraid.
on the go	68.
	head	go
	syl	on the go.
	qual	Informal.
	def	active and energetic.
go	H1.69.
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	functioning properly and ready for action: esp. used in astronautics.
	exam	1	all systems are go.
go	ety	from Japanese
I-go	alt
	head	go
	or	go
	syl	I-go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
go	H2.0.
	or	I-go
	syl	go
	pron	<g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a game for two players in which counters are moved on a board marked with a grid, the object being to capture the opponent's counters.
GO	0.
	syl	G.O.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	general order.
goa	ety	C19: from Tibetan dgoba 
goa	0.
	syl	go:a
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gazelle, inhabiting the plains of the Tibetan plateau, having a brownish-grey coat and backward-curving horns.
Goa	0.
	syl	Go:a
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a district on the W coast of India: a Portuguese overseas territory from 1510 until annexed by India in 1961 and, along with Daman and Diu, established as a Union Territory. Area: 3496 sq. km (1363 sq. miles).
go about	1.
	syl	go a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move from place to place.
go about	2.
	syl	go a:bout
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to busy oneself with.
	exam	1	to go about one's duties.
go about	3.
	syl	go a:bout
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tackle (a problem or task).
go about	4.
	syl	go a:bout
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be actively and constantly engaged in (doing something).
	exam	1	he went about doing good.
go about	5.
	syl	go a:bout
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to circulate (in).
	exam	1	there's a lot of flu going about.
go about	6.
	syl	go a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sailing ship
	def	to change from one tack to another.
goad	ety	Old English g*_ad, of Germanic origin, related to Old English g*_ar, Old Norse geirr spear
goad	1.
	syl	goad
	pron	<g*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp pointed stick for urging on cattle, etc.
goad	2.
	syl	goad
	pron	<g*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that acts as a spur or incitement.
goad	3.
	syl	goad
	pron	<g*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive with or as if with a goad; spur; incite.
goadlike	sub
	head	goad
	syl	goad+2like
	pos	adj.
Daman	infl
	head	Goa
	syl	Da+man
	pos	n.
Goand Diu	infl
	head	Goa
	syl	Go:and Di:u
	pos	n.
Goa	0.
	syl	Go:a
	pos	n.
	def	a Union Territory of India consisting of the widely separated districts of Goa and Daman and the island of Diu. Pop.: 857771 (1971). Area: 3693 sq. km (1440 sq. miles).
go against	1.
	syl	go a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be contrary to (principles or beliefs).
go against	2.
	syl	go a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be unfavourable to (a person).
	exam	1	the case went against him.
go ahead	1.
	syl	go a:head
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start or continue, often after obtaining permission.
go-ahead	infl
	head	go ahead
	syl	go-a:head.
	pos	n.
go ahead	2.
	syl	go a:head
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	permission to proceed.
go-ahead	infl
	head	go ahead
	syl	go-a:head.
	pos	adj.
go ahead	3.
	syl	go a:head
	pos	adj.
	def	enterprising or ambitious.
goal	ety	C16: perhaps related to Middle English gol boundary, Old English g*_@alan to hinder, impede
goal	1.
	syl	goal
	pron	<g*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the aim or object towards which an endeavour is directed.
goal	2.
	syl	goal
	pron	<g*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal point of a journey or race.
goal	3.
	syl	goal
	pron	<g*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various sports
	def	the net, basket, etc. into or over which players try to propel the ball, puck, etc., to score.
goal	4.a.
	syl	goal
	pron	<g*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a successful attempt at scoring.
goal	4.b.
	syl	goal
	pron	<g*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the score so made.
goal	5.
	syl	goal
	pron	<g*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	the position of goalkeeper.
goalless	sub
	head	goal
	syl	goal+less
	pos	adj.
goal area	0.
	syl	goal ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	a rectangular area to the sides and front of the goal, measuring 20#M6 yards on a full-sized pitch, from which goal kicks are taken. Also called: {six-yard area}.
goalie	0.
	syl	goal:ie
	pron	<1g*uli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {goalkeeper}.
goalkeeper	0.
	syl	goal+keep:er
	pron	<1g*ul2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a player in the goal whose duty is to prevent the ball, puck, etc., from entering or crossing it.
goalkeeping	sub
	head	goalkeeper
	syl	goal+2keep:ing
	pos	n.
goal kick	0.
	syl	goal kick
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	a kick taken from the six-yard line by the defending team after the ball has been put out of play by an opposing player.
goal line	0.
	syl	goal line
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the line marking each end of the pitch, on which the goals stand.
goalmouth	0.
	syl	goal+mouth
	pron	<1g*ul2mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	the area in front of the goal.
go along	0.
	syl	go a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to refrain from disagreement; assent.
goal post	0.
	syl	goal post
	pos	n.
	def	either of two upright posts supporting the crossbar of a goal.
goanna	ety	C19: changed from #7iguana 
goanna	0.
	syl	go+an+na
	pron	<g*u1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian monitor lizards.
Goa powder	0.
	syl	Go:a pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {araroba} (sense 2)}.
go around	alt
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
go around	1.
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about.
go around	2.
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	foll. by to frequent the society (of a person or group of people).
	exam	1	she went around with older men.
go around	3.
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be sufficient.
	exam	1	are there enough sweets to go round??
go around	4.
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to circulate (in).
	exam	1	measles is going round the school.
go around	5.
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be actively and constantly engaged in (doing something).
	exam	1	she went around caring for the sick.
go around	6.
	or	go around
	syl	go a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be long enough to encircle.
	exam	1	will that belt go round you??
goat	ety	Old English g*_at; related to Old Norse geit, Old High German geiz, Latin haedus kid
goat	1.
	syl	goat
	pron	<g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any sure-footed agile bovid mammal of the genus naturally inhabiting rough stony ground in Europe, Asia, and N Africa, typically having a brown-grey colouring and a beard. Domesticated varieties are reared for milk, meat, and wool. Related adjs.: {capric, hircine}.
goat	2.
	syl	goat
	pron	<g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Rocky Mountain goat}.
goat	3.
	syl	goat
	pron	<g*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lecherous man.
goat	4.
	syl	goat
	pron	<g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad or inferior person or thing (esp. in the phrase {separate the sheep from the goats) }.
goat	5.
	syl	goat
	pron	<g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {scapegoat}.
get (someone's) goat	6.
	head	goat
	syl	get (someone's) goat.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cause annoyance to (someone).
goatlike	sub
	head	goat
	syl	goat+2like
	pos	adj.
Goathe	infl
	head	Goat
	syl	Goathe.
	pos	n.
Goat	0.
	syl	Goat
	pron	<g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Capricorn, the tenth sign of the zodiac.
go at	1.
	syl	go at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an energetic attempt at (something).
go at	2.
	syl	go at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attack vehemently.
goat antelope	0.
	syl	goat an+te+lope
	pos	n.
	def	any bovid mammal of the tribe including the chamois, goral, serow, and Rocky Mountain goat, having characteristics of both goats and antelopes.
goatee	ety	C19: from #7goat+ -ee (see -#7y %2)
goatee	0.
	syl	goat:ee
	pron	<g*u1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed tuftlike beard growing on the chin.
goateed	sub
	head	goatee
	syl	goat+1eed
	pos	adj.
goatfish	infl
	or	goatfishes
	syl	goat+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goatfishes	infl
	head	goatfish
	or	goatfish
	syl	goat+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goatfish	0.
	syl	goat+fish
	pron	<1g*ut2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the {red mullet}.
goatherd	0.
	syl	goat+herd
	pron	<1g*ut2hR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to tend or herd goats.
goatish	1.
	syl	goat+ish
	pron	<1g*utiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or relating to a goat.
goatish	2.
	syl	goat+ish
	pron	<1g*utiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	lustful or lecherous.
goatishly	sub
	head	goatish
	syl	goat+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
goatishness	sub
	head	goatish
	syl	goat+ish+ness
	pos	n.
goat moth	0.
	syl	goat moth
	pos	n.
	def	a large European moth, with pale brownish-grey variably marked wings: family
goat's-beard	alt
	head	goatsbeard
	or	goatsbeard
	syl	goat's-beard
	pron	<1g*uts2bi*d>
	pos	n.
goatsbeard	1.
	or	goat's-beard
	syl	goats+beard
	pron	<1g*uts2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon}. a Eurasian plant, with woolly stems and large heads of yellow rayed flowers surrounded by large green bracts: family (composites).
goatsbeard	2.
	or	goat's-beard
	syl	goats+beard
	pron	<1g*uts2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an American rosaceous plant, with long spikes of small white flowers.
goatskin	1.
	syl	goat+skin
	pron	<1g*ut2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the hide of a goat.
goatskin	2.a.
	syl	goat+skin
	pron	<1g*ut2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	something made from the hide of a goat, such as leather or a container for wine.
goatskin	2.b.
	syl	goat+skin
	pron	<1g*ut2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a goatskin rug.
goat's-rue	1.
	syl	goat's-rue
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {French lilac}. a Eurasian legumi?!nous plant, cultivated for its white, mauve, or pinkish flowers: formerly used medicinally.
goat's-rue	2.
	syl	goat's-rue
	pos	n.
	def	a North American leguminous plant, with pink-and-yellow flowers.
goatsucker	0.
	syl	goat+suck:er
	pron	<1g*ut2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {nightjar}.
go away	0.
	syl	go a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave, as when starting from home on holiday.
go-away bird	ety	C19: imitative of its call
go-away bird	0.
	syl	go-a:way bird
	pos	n.
	def	any of several touracos of the genus
gob	ety	C14: from Old French gobe lump, from gober to gulp down; see #7gobbet 
gob	H1.1.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	def	a lump or chunk, esp. of a soft substance.
gob	H1.2.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a great quantity or amount.
gob	H1.3.a.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	def	waste material such as clay, shale, etc.
gob	H1.3.b.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	def	a worked-out area in a mine often packed with this.
gob	H1.4.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a globule of spittle or saliva.
gobs	infl
	head	gob
	syl	gobs
	pos	vb.
gobbing	infl
	head	gob
	syl	gob+bing
	pos	vb.
gobbed	infl
	head	gob
	syl	gobbed.
	pos	vb.
gob	H1.5.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to spit.
gob	ety	C20: of unknown origin
gob	H2.0.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word (not in nautical use) for a {sailor}.
gob	ety	C16: perhaps from Gaelic gob 
gob	H3.0.
	syl	gob
	pron	<gob>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word (esp. Brit.) for the {mouth}.
go back	1.
	syl	go back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to return.
go back	2.
	syl	go back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to originate (in).
	exam	1	the links with France go back to the Norman Conquest.
go back	3.
	syl	go back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to change one's mind about; repudiate (esp. in the phrase {go back on one's word}) .
go back	4.
	syl	go back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of clocks and watches
	def	to be set to an earlier time, as during British Summer Time.
	exam	1	when do the clocks go back this year
gobbet	ety	C14: from Old French gobet, from gober to gulp down
gobbet	0.
	syl	gob+bet
	pron	<1gobit>
	pos	n.
	def	a chunk, lump, or fragment, esp. of raw meat.
Tito	infl
	head	Gobbi
	syl	Ti:to
	pron	<1tEto>
	pos	n.
Gobbi	0.
	syl	Gob:bi
	pron	Italian <1gcbbi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, Italian operatic baritone.
gobble	ety	C17: probably from #7gob %1
gobble	H1.1.
	syl	gob+ble
	pron	<1gobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to eat or swallow (food) hastily and in large mouthfuls.
gobble	H1.2.
	syl	gob+ble
	pron	<1gobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to snatch.
gobble	ety	C17: probably of imitative origin
gobble	H2.1.
	syl	gob+ble
	pron	<1gobL>
	pos	n.
	def	the loud rapid gurgling sound made by male turkeys.
gobble	H2.2.
	syl	gob+ble
	pron	<1gobL>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation of this sound.
gobble	H2.3.
	syl	gob+ble
	pron	<1gobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a turkey
	def	to make this sound.
gobbledegook	ety	C20: whimsical formation from #7gobble %2
gobbledygook	alt
	head	gobbledegook
	or	gobbledegook
	syl	gob+ble+dy+gook
	pron	<1gobLdi2gu:k>
	pos	n.
gobbledegook	0.
	or	gobbledygook
	syl	gob+ble+de+gook
	pron	<1gobLdi2gu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pretentious language, esp. as characterized by obscure phraseology.
gobbler	0.
	syl	gob+bler
	pron	<1gobl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a male turkey.
Gobelin	ety	C19: from the Gobelin family, who founded the factory
Gobelin	1.
	syl	Go+be:lin
	pron	<1g*ub*lin>, French <gc1bl?~e>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling tapestry made at the Gobelins' factory in Paris, having vivid pictorial scenes.
Gobelin	2.
	syl	Go+be:lin
	pron	<1g*ub*lin>, French <gc1bl?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a tapestry of this kind.
go-between	0.
	syl	go-be:tween
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as agent or intermediary for two people or groups in a transaction or dealing.
Gobi	0.
	syl	Go:bi
	pron	<1g*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in E Asia, mostly in the Mongolian People's Republic and the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region of China: sometimes considered to include all the arid regions east of the Pamirs and north of the plateau of Tibet and the Great Wall of China: one of the largest deserts in the world. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles). Width: about 1000 km (625 miles). Average height: 900 m (3000 ft.). Chinese name: {Shamo}.
Gobian	sub
	head	Gobi
	syl	Go+bi:an
	pos	adj.
gobioid	ety	C19: from New Latin Gobioidea, from Latin g*_obius gudgeon
gobioid	1.
	syl	go+bi+oid
	pron	<1g*ubi2cid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the a suborder of spiny-finned teleost fishes that includes gobies and mudskippers (family and sleepers (family
gobioid	2.
	syl	go+bi+oid
	pron	<1g*ubi2cid>
	pos	n.
	def	any gobioid fish.
goblet	ety	C14: from Old French gobelet a little cup, from gobel ultimately of Celtic origin
goblet	1.
	syl	gob+let
	pron	<1goblit>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel for drinking, usually of glass or metal, with a base and stem but without handles.
goblet	2.
	syl	gob+let
	pron	<1goblit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a large drinking cup shaped like a bowl.
goblin	ety	C14: from Old French, from Middle High German kobolt; compare #7cobalt 
goblin	0.
	syl	gob+lin
	pron	<1goblin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	a small grotesque supernatural creature, regarded as malevolent towards human beings.
gobo	ety	C20: of unknown origin
gobos	infl
	head	gobo
	or	goboes
	syl	go:bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goboes	infl
	head	gobo
	or	gobos
	syl	go:boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gobo	1.
	syl	go:bo
	pron	<1g*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a shield placed around a microphone to exclude unwanted sounds.
gobo	2.
	syl	go:bo
	pron	<1g*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a black screen placed around a camera lens, television lens, etc., to reduce the incident light.
gobstopper	0.
	syl	gob+stop:per
	pron	<1gob2stop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large hard sweet that changes colour when sucked.
goby	ety	C18: from Latin g*_obius gudgeon, fish of little value, from Greek k*_obios 
goby	infl
	or	gobies
	syl	go:by
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gobies	infl
	head	goby
	or	goby
	syl	go:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goby	1.
	syl	go:by
	pron	<1g*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	any small spiny-finned fish of the family of coastal or brackish waters, having a large head, an elongated tapering body, and the ventral fins modified as a sucker.
goby	2.
	syl	go:by
	pron	<1g*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	any other gobioid fish.
go-by	0.
	syl	go-by
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a deliberate snub or slight (esp. in the phrase {give (a person) the go-by}) .
go by	1.
	syl	go by
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass.
	exam	1	the cars went by;
	exam	2	as the years go by we all get older;
	exam	3	don't let those opportunities go by&!
go by	2.
	syl	go by
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be guided by.
	exam	1	in the darkness we could only go by the stars.
go by	3.
	syl	go by
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use as a basis for forming an opinion or judgement.
	exam	1	it's wise not to go only by appearances.
-in-C	infl
	head	GOC
	syl	-in-C.
GOC	0.
	syl	G.O.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	General Officer Commanding(-in-Chief).
go-cart	1.
	syl	go-cart
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a small wagon for young children to ride in or pull.
go-cart	2.
	syl	go-cart
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a light frame on casters or wheels that supports a baby while learning to walk. Brit. word: {baby-walker}.
go-cart	3.
	syl	go-cart
	pos	n.
	qual	Motor racing.
	def	See {kart}.
go-cart	4.
	syl	go-cart
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {handcart}.
god	ety	Old English god; related to Old Norse goth, Old High German got, Old Irish guth voice
god	1.
	syl	god
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	def	a supernatural being, who is worshipped as the controller of some part of the universe or some aspect of life in the world or is the personification of some force.
god	2.
	syl	god
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	def	an image, idol, or symbolic representation of such a deity.
god	3.
	syl	god
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing to which excessive attention is given.
	exam	1	money was his god.
god	4.
	syl	god
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has qualities regarded as making him superior to other men.
god	5.
	syl	god
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	mod	in; pl.
	def	the gallery of a theatre.
God	1.
	syl	God
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the sole Supreme Being, eternal, spiritual, and transcendent, who is the Creator and ruler of all and is infinite in all attributes; the object of worship in monotheistic religions.
God	2.
	syl	God
	pron	<god>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	the Supreme Being regarded as Infinite Mind, Spirit, Soul, Principle, Life, Truth, and Love.
God	3.
	syl	God
	pron	<god>
	pos	interj.
	def	an oath or exclamation used to indicate surprise, annoyance, etc. (and in such expressions as {My God&}! or {God Almighty&}!) .
Jean-Luc	infl
	head	Godard
	syl	Jean-Luc
	pron	<Z?~a> <1lyk>
	pos	n.
Godard	0.
	syl	Go:dard
	pron	French <gc1da:r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, French film director. Influenced by surrealism, his early works explored the political and documentary use of film. His works include (1965), (1967), and (1969).
Godavari	0.
	syl	Go+da+va+ri
	pron	<g*u1da:v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central India, rising in the Western Ghats and flowing southeast to the Bay of Bengal: extensive delta, linked by canal with the Krishna delta; a sacred river to Hindus. Length: about 1500 km (900 miles).
godchildren	infl
	head	godchild
	syl	god+chil:dren.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
godchild	0.
	syl	god+child
	pron	<1god2CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, usually an infant, who is sponsored by adults at baptism.
goddamn	1.
	syl	god+damn
	pron	<1god1d@m>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	also
	def	an oath expressing anger, surprise, etc.
Robert Hutchings	infl
	head	Goddard
	syl	Rob:ert Hutch:ings.
	pos	n.
Goddard	0.
	syl	God:dard
	pron	<1goda:d>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1945, U.S. physicist. He made the first workable liquid-fuelled rocket.
goddaughter	0.
	syl	god+daugh:ter
	pron	<1god2dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female godchild.
goddess	1.
	syl	god+dess
	pron	<1godis>
	pos	n.
	def	a female god.
goddess	2.
	syl	god+dess
	pron	<1godis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who is adored or idealized, esp. by a man.
goddesshood	sub
	head	goddess
	or	goddessship
	syl	god+dess+2hood
	pos	n.
goddessship	sub
	head	goddess
	or	goddesshood
	syl	god+dess+2ship
	pos	n.
Godefroy de Bouillon	0.
	syl	Gode:froy de Bouil:lon
	pron	French <gcdfrwa> <d*> <bu1j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	??1060-1100, French leader of the First Crusade (1096-99), becoming first ruler of the Latin kingdom of Jerusalem.
Kurt	infl
	head	Godel
	syl	Kurt
	pron	<kurt>
	pos	n.
Godel	0.
	syl	G*"o:del
	pron	<1gR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	1906-78, U.S. logician and mathematician, born in Austria-Hungary. He showed ({G*"odel's proof}) that in a formal axiomatic system, such as logic or mathematics, it is impossible to prove consistency without using methods from outside the system.
Viscount	infl
	head	Goderich
	syl	Vis:count
Goderich	0.
	syl	Gode:rich
	pron	<1g*udriC>
	def	title of {Frederick John Robinson}, 1st Earl of Ripon 1782-1859, English statesman; prime minister 1827-28.
Godesberg	0.
	syl	Go+des+berg
	pron	German <1go:d*s2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and spa in West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine: a SE suburb of Bonn. Pop.: 70700 (1966). Official name: {Bad Godesberg}.
godetia	ety	C19: named after C. H. Godet (died 1879), Swiss botanist
godetia	0.
	syl	go+de:tia
	pron	<g*1dES*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the American onagraceous genus esp. one grown as a showy-flowered annual garden plant.
godfather	0.
	syl	god+fa:ther
	pron	<1god2fa:@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male godparent.
god-fearing	0.
	syl	god-fear:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	pious; devout.
	exam	1	a god-fearing people.
godforsaken	1.
	syl	god+for:sak:en
	pron	<1godf*2sAk*n>, <2godf*1sAk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	desolate; dreary; forlorn.
godforsaken	2.
	syl	god+for:sak:en
	pron	<1godf*2sAk*n>, <2godf*1sAk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked.
Godhead	1.
	syl	God+head
	pron	<1god2hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the essential nature and condition of being God.
the Godhead	2.
	head	Godhead
	syl	the Godhead.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	God.
godhood	0.
	syl	god+hood
	pron	<1god2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being divine.
Lady	infl
	head	Godiva
	syl	La:dy.
	pos	n.
Godiva	0.
	syl	Go:di:va
	pron	<g*1dIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1040-1080, wife of Leofric, Earl of Mercia. According to legend, she rode naked through Coventry in order to obtain remission for the townspeople from the heavy taxes imposed by her husband.
godless	1.
	syl	god+less
	pron	<1godlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked or unprincipled.
godless	2.
	syl	god+less
	pron	<1godlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a god.
godless	3.
	syl	god+less
	pron	<1godlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing to acknowledge God.
godlessly	sub
	head	godless
	syl	god+less+ly
	pos	adv.
godlessness	sub
	head	godless
	syl	god+less+ness
	pos	n.
godlike	0.
	syl	god+like
	pron	<1god2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or befitting a god or God; divine.
godlier	infl
	head	godly
	syl	god+li+er
	pos	adj.
godliest	infl
	head	godly
	syl	god+li+est.
	pos	adj.
godly	0.
	syl	god+ly
	pron	<1godli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a religious character; pious; devout.
	exam	1	a godly man.
godliness	sub
	head	godly
	syl	god+li+ness
	pos	n.
godmother	0.
	syl	god+moth:er
	pron	<1god2m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female godparent.
Sidney	infl
	head	Godolphin
	syl	Sid:ney.
	pos	n.
Godolphin	0.
	syl	Go:dol:phin
	pron	<g*1dolfin>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Godolphin. 1645-1712, English statesman; as Lord Treasurer, he managed the financing of Marlborough's campaigns in the War of the Spanish Succession.
godown	ety	C16: from Malay godong 
godown	0.
	syl	go+down
	pron	<1g*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the East, esp. in India and Malaya
	def	a warehouse.
go down	1.
	syl	go down
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or lead to or as if to a lower place or level; sink, decline, decrease, etc.,
go down	2.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be defeated; lose.
go down	3.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be remembered or recorded (esp. in the phrase {go down in history}) .
go down	4.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be received.
	exam	1	his speech went down well.
go down	5.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of food
	def	to be swallowed.
go down	6.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to fail to make the number of tricks previously contracted for.
go down	7.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to leave (a college or university) at the end of a term or the academic year.
go down	8.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to fall ill; be infected.
go down	9.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a celestial body
	def	to sink or set.
	exam	1	the sun went down before we arrived.
go down	10.
	syl	go down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to go to prison, esp. for a specified period.
	exam	1	he went down for six months.
godparent	0.
	syl	god+par:ent
	pron	<1god2pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who stands sponsor to another at baptism.
godroon	0.
	syl	go+droon
	pron	<g*1dru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gadroon}.
godrooned	sub
	head	godroon
	syl	go+1drooned
	pos	adj.
God's acre	ety	C17: translation of German Gottesacker 
God's acre	0.
	syl	God's a:cre
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a churchyard or burial ground.
godsend	ety	C19: changed from C17 God's send, alteration of goddes sand God's message, from Old English sand; see #7send 
godsend	0.
	syl	god+send
	pron	<1god2send>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that comes un?!expectedly but is particularly welcome.
godson	0.
	syl	god+son
	pron	<1god2s^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a male godchild.
Godspeed	ety	C15: from God spede may God prosper (you)
Godspeed	0.
	syl	God+speed
	pron	<1god1spEd>
	pos	interj. n.
	def	an expression of one's good wishes for a person's success and safety.
Godthaab	0.
	syl	Godt+haab
	pron	Danish <1gcd2hc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Greenland, in the southwest on {Godthaab Fiord}: the oldest Danish settlement in Greenland, founded in 1721. Pop.: 8209 (1970).
Boris Fyodorovich	infl
	head	Godunov
	syl	Bo:ris Fyo:do:ro:vich
	pron	<ba1ris> <1fjcd*r*viC>
	pos	n.
Godunov	0.
	syl	Go:du:nov
	pron	<1god*2nof>, <1gud->, Russian <g*du1ncf>
	pos	n.
	def	??1551-1605, Russian regent (1584-98) and tsar (1598-1605).
Godwin	1.
	syl	God:win
	pron	<1godwin>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1053, Earl of Wessex. He was chief adviser to Canute and Edward the Confessor. His son succeeded Edward to the throne as Harold II.
Godwin	3.
	syl	God:win
	pron	<1godwin>
	pos	n.
	def	her husband, {Wil@.liam}. 1756-1836, English political philosopher and novelist. In (1793), he rejected government and social institutions, including marriage. His views greatly influenced English romantic writers.
Godwin Austen	0.
	syl	God+win Aus+ten
	pron	<2godwin> <1c:stin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {K2}.
godwit	ety	C16: of unknown origin
godwit	0.
	syl	god+wit
	pron	<1godwit>
	pos	n.
	def	any large shore bird of the genus of northern and arctic regions, having long legs and a long upturned bill: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
Paul Joseph	infl
	head	Goebbels
	syl	Paul Jo:seph
	pron	<paul> <1jo:zef>
	pos	n.
Goebbels	0.
	syl	Goeb:bels
	pron	German <1g@obLs>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1945, German Nazi politician; minister of propaganda (1933-45).
goer	1.a.
	syl	go:er
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attends something regularly.
goer	1.b.
	syl	go:er
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	filmgoer.
goer	2.
	syl	go:er
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that goes, esp. one that goes very fast.
goer	3.
	syl	go:er
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an acceptable or feasible idea, proposal, etc.
goer	4.
	syl	go:er
	pron	<1g*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person trying to succeed.
Goering	0.
	syl	Goe:ring
	pron	German <1g$o:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Hermann Wilhelm) {G*"oring}.
Johann Wolfgang von	infl
	head	Goethe
	syl	Jo:hann Wolf:gang von
	pron	<1jo:han> <1vclfgaG> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Goethe	0.
	syl	Goe:the
	pron	German <1g$o:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	1749-1832, German poet, novelist, and dramatist, who settled in Weimar in 1775. His early works of the period include the play (1773) and the novel (1774). After a journey to Italy (1786-88) his writings, such as the epic play (1787) and the epic idyll (1797), showed the influence of classicism. Other works include the novels (1796-1829) and his greatest masterpiece (1808; 1832).
goethite	ety	C19: named after G#7oethe 
gothite	alt
	head	goethite
	or	goethite
	syl	g*"o+thite
	pron	<1g*uTIt>, German <1g$o:tIt>
	pos	n.
goethite	0.
	or	gothite
	syl	goe+thite
	pron	<1g*uTIt>, German <1g$o:tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black, brown, or yellow mineral consisting of hydrated iron oxide in the form of orthorhombic crystals or fibrous masses. Formula: FeO(OH).
goffer	ety	C18: from French gaufrer to impress a pattern, from gaufre, from Middle Low German w*_afel; see #7waffle, wafer 
gauffer	alt
	head	goffer
	or	goffer
	syl	gauf+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	vb.
goffer	1.
	or	gauffer
	syl	gof+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press pleats into (a frill).
goffer	2.
	or	gauffer
	syl	gof+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (the gilt edges of a book) with a repeating pattern.
goffer	3.
	or	gauffer
	syl	gof+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental frill made by press?!ing pleats.
goffer	4.
	or	gauffer
	syl	gof+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	the decoration formed by goffering books.
goffer	5.
	or	gauffer
	syl	gof+fer
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	the iron or tool used in making goffers.
go for	1.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go somewhere in order to have or fetch.
	exam	1	he went for a drink;
	exam	2	shall I go for a doctor??
go for	2.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to seek to obtain.
	exam	1	I'd go for that job if I were you.
go for	3.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to apply to.
	exam	1	what I told him goes for you too.
go for	4.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prefer or choose; like.
	exam	1	I really go for that new idea of yours.
go for	5.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be to the advantage of.
	exam	1	you'll have great things going for you in the new year.
go for	6.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a physical or verbal attack on.
go for	7.
	syl	go for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be considered to be of a stated importance or value.
	exam	1	his twenty years went for nothing when he was made redundant.
go forth	1.
	syl	go forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	to be issued.
	exam	1	the command went forth that taxes should be collected.
go forth	2.
	syl	go forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	to go out.
	exam	1	the army went forth to battle.
Gog and Magog	1.
	syl	Gog and Ma:gog
	pron	<gog> <1mAgog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a hostile prince and the land from which he comes to attack Israel (Ezekiel 38).
Gog and Magog	2.
	syl	Gog and Ma:gog
	pron	<gog> <1mAgog>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	two kings, who are to attack the Church in a climactic battle, but are then to be destroyed by God (Revelation 20:8-10).
go-getter	0.
	syl	go-get:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an ambitious enterprising person.
gogga	ety	C20: from Hottentot xoxon insects collectively
gogga	0.
	syl	gog+ga
	pron	<1xox*>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	any small animal that crawls or flies, esp. an insect.
goggle	ety	C14: from gogelen to look aside, of uncertain origin; see #7agog 
goggle	1.
	syl	gog+gle
	pron	<1gogL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stare stupidly or fixedly, as in astonishment.
goggle	2.
	syl	gog+gle
	pron	<1gogL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (the eyes) to roll or bulge or (of the eyes) to roll or bulge.
goggle	3.
	syl	gog+gle
	pron	<1gogL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed or bulging stare.
goggle	4.
	syl	gog+gle
	pron	<1gogL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	spectacles, often of coloured glass or covered with gauze: used to protect the eyes.
goggly	sub
	head	goggle
	syl	gog+gly
	pos	adj.
gogglebox	0.
	syl	gog:gle+box
	pron	<1gogL2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a television set.
goggle-eyed	0.
	syl	gog:gle-eyed
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive
	def	with a surprised, staring, or fixed expression.
Gogh	0.
	syl	Gogh
	pron	<gox>, Dutch <xcx>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vincent) {van Gogh}.
goglet	ety	C17: from Portuguese gorgoleta a little throat, from gorja throat; related to French gargoule; see #7gargle 
gurglet	infl
	head	goglet
	or	guglet
	syl	gurg+let
	pron	<1g^glit>
	pos	n.
guglet	infl
	head	goglet
	or	gurglet
	syl	gug+let
	pron	<1g^glit>
	pos	n.
goglet	0.
	syl	gog+let
	pron	<1goglit>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-necked water-cooling vessel of porous earthenware, used esp. in India.
go-go dancer	0.
	syl	go-go danc+er
	pos	n.
	def	a dancer, usually scantily dressed, who performs rhythmic and often erotic modern dance routines, esp. in a nightclub or discotheque.
Nikolai Vasilievich	infl
	head	Gogol
	syl	Ni:ko:lai Va:sil:ie:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <va1siljiviC>
	pos	n.
Gogol	0.
	syl	Go:gol
	pron	<1g*ugol>, Russian <1gcg*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	1809-52, Russian novelist, dramatist, and short-story writer. His best-known works are (1836), a comedy satirizing bureaucracy, and the novel (1842).
Gogra	0.
	syl	Gog+ra
	pron	<1gogr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N India, rising in Tibet, in the Himalayas, and flowing southeast through Nepal as the Karnali, then through Uttar Pradesh to join the Ganges. Length: about 1000 km (600 miles).
Goiania	0.
	syl	Goi:*^a+ni:a
	pron	<gci1a:ni*>, Portuguese <go1j*nja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Brazil, capital of Goi*'as state: planned in 1933 to replace the old capital, Goi*'as; two universities. Pop.: 362152 (1970).
Goi'as	0.
	syl	Goi+*'as
	pron	Portuguese <gc1jas>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of central Brazil, in the Brazilian Highlands: contains Braz*'ilia, the new capital of Brazil. Capital: Goi*^ania. Pop.: 2938677 (1970). Area: 642092 sq. km (250416 sq. miles).
Goidel	0.
	syl	Goi+del
	pron	<1gcidL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Celt who speaks a Goidelic language; Gael. Compare {Brython}.
Goidelic	ety	C19: from Old Irish Goidel a Celt, from Old Welsh gwyddel, from gwydd savage
Goidhelic	infl
	head	Goidelic
	or	Gadhelic
	syl	Goi+dhel+ic
	pron	<gci1delik>
	pos	n.
Gadhelic	infl
	head	Goidelic
	or	Goidhelic
	syl	Ga+dhel+ic
	pos	n.
Goidelic	1.
	syl	Goi+del+ic
	pron	<gci1delik>
	pos	n.
	def	the N group of Celtic languages, consisting of Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, and Manx. Compare {Brythonic}.
Goidelic	2.
	syl	Goi+del+ic
	pron	<gci1delik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of this group of languages.
go in	1.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter.
go in	2.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	prep
	def	See {go into}.
go in	3.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the sun, etc.
	def	to become hidden behind a cloud.
go in	4.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be assimilated or grasped.
	exam	1	nothing much goes in if I try to read in the evenings.
go in	5.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to begin an innings.
go in	6.a.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter as a competitor or contestant.
go in	6.b.
	syl	go in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adopt as an activity, interest, or guiding principle.
	exam	1	she went in for nursing;
	exam	2	some men go in for football in a big way.
going	1.
	syl	go+ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a departure or farewell.
going	2.
	syl	go+ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a surface such as a road or field with regard to walking, riding, etc..
	exam	1	muddy going.
going	3.
	syl	go+ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	speed, progress, etc..
	exam	1	we made good going on the trip.
going	4.
	syl	go+ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	thriving (esp. in the phrase {a going concern) }.
going	5.
	syl	go+ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	current or accepted, as from past negotiations or commercial operation.
	exam	1	the going rate for electricians;
	exam	2	the going value of the firm.
going	6.
	syl	go+ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	available.
	exam	1	the best going.
gone	infl
	head	going
	syl	gone&!
going	7.
	syl	going
	def	a statement by an auctioneer that the bidding has almost finished.
Sid (ney Milton)	infl
	head	Going
	syl	Sid (ney Milton)
	pos	n.
Going	0.
	syl	Go:ing
	pron	<1g*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1943, New Zealand Rugby Union footballer: halfback for the All Blacks (1967-77).
goings-over	infl
	head	going-over
	syl	go:ings-o:ver.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
going-over	1.
	syl	go:ing-o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a check, examination, or investigation.
going-over	2.
	syl	go:ing-o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a castigation or thrashing.
goings-on	1.
	syl	go:ings-on
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	actions or conduct, esp. when regarded with disapproval.
goings-on	2.
	syl	go:ings-on
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	happenings or events, esp. when mysterious or suspicious.
	exam	1	there were strange goings-on up at the Hall.
go into	1.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter.
go into	2.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start a career in.
	exam	1	to go into publishing.
go into	3.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to investigate or examine.
	exam	1	to go into the problem of price increases.
go into	4.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dress oneself differently in.
	exam	1	to go into mourning.
go into	5.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hit.
	exam	1	the car had gone into a lamp post.
go into	6.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go to live in or be admitted to, esp. temporarily.
	exam	1	she went into hospital on Tuesday.
go into	7.
	syl	go in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter a specified state.
	exam	1	she went into fits of laughter.
goitre	ety	C17: from French goitre, from Old French goitron ultimately from Latin guttur throat &- #!goi+tred or U.S. #!goi+tered adj. &- #!goi+trous adj.
goiter	alt
	head	goitre
	or	goitre
	syl	goi+ter
	pron	<1gcit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
goitre	0.
	or	goiter
	syl	goi+tre
	pron	<1gcit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a swelling of the thyroid gland, in some cases nearly doubling the size of the neck, usually caused by under- or over-production of hormone by the gland.
go-cart	alt
	head	go-kart
	or	go-kart
	syl	go-cart
	pos	n.
go-kart	0.
	or	go-cart
	syl	go-kart
	pos	n.
	def	See {kart}.
Golconda	H1.0.
	syl	Gol+con+da
	pron	<gol1kond*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined town and fortress in S central India, in W Andhra Pradesh near Hyderabad city: capital of one of the five Muslim kingdoms of the Deccan from 1512 to 1687, then annexed to the Mogul empire; renowned for its diamonds.
Golconda	H2.0.
	syl	Gol+con+da
	pron	<gol1kond*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a source of wealth or riches, esp. a mine.
gold	ety	Old English gold; related to Old Norse gull, Gothic gulth, Old High German gold 
gold	1.a.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense inert bright yellow element that is the most malleable and ductile metal, occurring in rocks and alluvial deposits: used as a monetary standard and in jewellery, dentistry, and plating. The radioisotope gold-198 ({radiogold}) , with a half-life of 2.69 days, is used in radiotherapy. Symbol: Au; atomic no.: 79; atomic wt.: 196.97; valency: 1 or 3; relative density: 19.32; melting pt.: 1063?%C; boiling pt.: 2966?%C. Related adjs.: {aurous, auric}.
gold	1.b.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gold mine.
gold	2.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin or coins made of this metal.
gold	3.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	money; wealth.
gold	4.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	something precious, beautiful, etc., such as a noble nature (esp. in the phrase {heart of gold}) .
gold	5.a.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep yellow colour, sometimes with a brownish tinge.
gold	5.b.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a gold carpet.
gold	6.
	syl	gold
	pron	<g*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the bull's eye of a target, scoring nine points.
goldarn	0.
	syl	gol+darn
	pron	<gol1da:n>
	pos	interj. adv.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a euphemistic variant of {goddamn}.
Goldbach's conjecture	ety	named after C. Goldbach (1690-1764), German mathematician
Goldbach's conjecture	0.
	syl	Gold:bach's con+jec+ture
	pron	<1g*uld2ba:xs>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothesis that every even number greater than two is the sum of two prime numbers.
gold basis	0.
	syl	gold ba+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the gold standard as a criterion for the determination of prices.
goldbeater's skin	0.
	syl	gold+beat:er's skin
	pos	n.
	def	animal membrane used to separate sheets of gold that are being hammered into gold leaf.
gold-beating	0.
	syl	gold-beat:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or skill of hammering sheets of gold into gold leaf.
gold-beater	sub
	head	gold-beating
	syl	gold-2beat:er
	pos	n.
goldbug	alt
	head	gold beetle
	or	gold beetle
	syl	gold+bug
	pron	<1g*uld2b^g>
	pos	n.
gold beetle	0.
	or	goldbug
	syl	gold bee+tle
	pron	<1g*uld2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	any American beetle of the family having a bright metallic lustre.
gold brick	1.
	syl	gold brick
	pos	n.
	def	something with only a superficial appearance of value.
gold brick	2.
	syl	gold brick
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an idler or shirker.
gold certificate	1.
	syl	gold cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a currency note issued exclu?!sively to the Federal Reserve Banks by the U.S. Treasury. It forms a claim on gold reserves deposited by the Federal Reserve Banks at the Treasury and is used to transfer interbank bal?!ances within the Federal Reserve System.
gold certificate	2.
	syl	gold cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	Also called: {gold note}. (formerly) a bank note issued by the U.S. Treasury to the public and redeemable in gold.
Gold Coast	1.
	syl	Gold Coast
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1957) of {Ghana}.
Gold Coast	2.
	syl	Gold Coast
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Southport} (Australia).
goldcrest	0.
	syl	gold+crest
	pron	<1g*uld2krest>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Old World warbler, having a greenish plumage and a bright yellow-and-black crown.
gold-digger	1.
	syl	gold-dig:ger
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prospects or digs for gold.
gold-digger	2.
	syl	gold-dig:ger
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman who uses her sexual attractions to accumulate gifts and wealth or advance her social position.
gold-digging	sub
	head	gold-digger
	syl	gold-2dig:ging
	pos	n.
gold dust	0.
	syl	gold dust
	pos	n.
	def	gold in the form of small particles or powder, as found in placer-mining.
golden	1.
	syl	gold+en
	pron	<1g*uld*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the yellowish or brownish-yellow metallic colour of gold.
	exam	1	golden hair.
golden	2.
	syl	gold+en
	pron	<1g*uld*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made from or largely consisting of gold.
	exam	1	a golden statue.
golden	3.
	syl	gold+en
	pron	<1g*uld*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	happy or prosperous.
	exam	1	golden days.
golden	4.
	syl	gold+en
	pron	<1g*uld*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.; of anniversaries
	def	the 50th in a series.
	exam	1	Golden Jubilee;
	exam	2	golden wedding.
golden	5.
	syl	gold+en
	pron	<1g*uld*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very successful or destined for success.
	exam	1	the golden girl of tennis.
golden	6.
	syl	gold+en
	pron	<1g*uld*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely valuable or advantageous.
	exam	1	a golden opportunity.
goldenly	sub
	head	golden
	syl	gold+en+ly
	pos	adv.
goldenness	sub
	head	golden
	syl	gold+en+ness
	pos	n.
golden age	1.
	syl	gold+en age
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the first and best age of mankind, when existence was happy, prosperous, and innocent.
golden age	2.
	syl	gold+en age
	pos	n.
	def	the most flourishing and outstanding period, esp. in the history of an art or nation.
	exam	1	the golden age of poetry.
golden age	3.
	syl	gold+en age
	pos	n.
	def	the great classical period of Latin literature, occupying approximately the 1st century #7b.c. and represented by such writers as Cicero and Virgil.
golden aster	0.
	syl	gold+en as+ter
	pos	n.
	def	any North American plant of the genus esp. of the eastern U.S., having yellow rayed flowers: family (composites).
golden calf	1.a.
	syl	gold+en calf
	pos	n.
	def	an idol made by Aaron and set up for the Israelites to worship (Exodus 32).
golden calf	1.b.
	syl	gold+en calf
	pos	n.
	def	either of two similar idols set up by Jeroboam I at Dan and Bethel in the northern kingdom (I Kings 12:28-30).
golden calf	2.
	syl	gold+en calf
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the pursuit or idolization of material wealth.
golden chain	0.
	syl	gold+en chain
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {laburnum}.
Golden Delicious	0.
	syl	Gold+en De+li+cious
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of eating apple having sweet flesh and greenish-yellow skin.
golden disc	0.
	syl	gold+en disc
	pos	n.
	def	an award given to a musical artiste or group after the sale of one million copies of a record made by them.
golden eagle	0.
	syl	gold+en ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	a large eagle, of mountainous regions of the N hemisphere, having a plumage that is golden brown on the back and brown elsewhere.
goldeneyes	infl
	head	goldeneye
	or	goldeneye
	syl	gold:en+eyes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goldeneye	infl
	or	goldeneyes
	syl	gold:en+eye.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goldeneye	1.
	syl	gold:en+eye
	pron	<1g*uld*n2I>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two black-and-white diving ducks, or of northern regions.
goldeneye	2.
	syl	gold:en+eye
	pron	<1g*uld*n2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any lacewing of the family that has a greenish body and eyes of a metallic lustre.
Golden Fleece	0.
	syl	Gold+en Fleece
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the fleece of a winged ram that rescued Phrixus and brought him to Colchis, where he sacrificed it to Zeus. Phrixus gave the fleece to King Ae*"etes who kept it in a sacred grove, whence Jason and the Argonauts stole it with the help of Ae*"etes daughter. See also {Phrixus}.
Golden Gate	0.
	syl	Gold+en Gate
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between the Pacific and San Francisco Bay: crossed by the {Golden Gate Bridge}, with a central span of 1260 m (4200 ft.).
golden goose	0.
	syl	gold+en goose
	pos	n.
	def	a goose in folklore that laid a golden egg a day until its greedy owner killed it in an attempt to get all the gold at once.
golden handshake	0.
	syl	gold+en hand+shake
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sum of money, usually large, given to an employee, either on retirement in recognition of long or excellent service or as compensation for loss of employment.
Golden Horde	0.
	syl	Gold+en Horde
	pos	n.
	def	the Mongol horde that devastated E Europe in the early 13th century. It established the westernmost Mongol khanate, which at its height ruled most of European Russia. Defeated by the power of Muscovy (1380), the realm split into four smaller khanates in 1405.
Golden Horn	0.
	syl	Gold+en Horn
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Bosporus in NW Turkey, forming the harbour of Istanbul. Turkish name: {Hali*,c}.
golden mean	1.
	syl	gold+en mean
	pos	n.
	def	the middle course between extremes.
golden mean	2.
	syl	gold+en mean
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {golden section}.
golden number	0.
	syl	gold+en num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a number between 1 and 19, used to indicate the position of any year in the Metonic cycle, calculated as the remainder when 1 is added to the given year and the sum is divided by 19. If the remainder is zero the number is 19.
	exam	1	the golden number of 1984 is 9.
golden oriole	0.
	syl	gold+en o:ri+ole
	pos	n.
	def	a European oriole, the male of which has a bright yellow head and body with black wings and tail.
golden pheasant	0.
	syl	gold+en pheas+ant
	pos	n.
	def	a brightly coloured pheasant, of the mountainous regions of W and central Asia, the males of which have a crest and ruff.
golden plover	0.
	syl	gold+en plov+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plovers of the genus such as of Europe and Asia, that have golden brown back, head, and wings.
golden retriever	0.
	syl	gold+en re+triev+er
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of retriever with a long silky wavy coat of a yellow or golden colour.
goldenrod	1.
	syl	gold:en+rod
	pron	<2g*uld*n1rod>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of North America, Europe, and Asia, having spikes of small yellow flowers: family (composites). See also {yellowweed}.
goldenrod	2.
	syl	gold:en+rod
	pron	<2g*uld*n1rod>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar related plants, such as ({false goldenrod}) of the southern U.S.
golden rule	1.
	syl	gold+en rule
	pos	n.
	def	the rule of conduct formulated by Christ.
	exam	1	Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them
golden rule	2.
	syl	gold+en rule
	pos	n.
	def	any important principle.
	exam	1	a golden rule of sailing is to wear a life jacket.
golden rule	3.
	syl	gold+en rule
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rule of three}.
goldenseal	0.
	syl	gold:en+seal
	pron	<2g*uld*n1sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a ranunculaceous woodland plant, of E North America, whose thick yellow rootstock contains such alkaloids as berberine and hydrastine and was formerly used medicinally.
mean	alt
	head	golden section
	or	golden section
	syl	mean
	pos	n.
golden section	0.
	or	mean
	syl	gold+en sec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Fine arts.
	def	the proportion of the two divisions of a straight line or the two dimensions of a plane figure such that the smaller is to the larger as the larger is to the sum of the two.
golden syrup	0.
	syl	gold+en syr+up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a light golden coloured treacle produced by the evaporation of cane sugar juice, used to sweeten and flavour cakes, puddings, etc.
golden wattle	1.
	syl	gold+en wat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian yellow-flowered mimo?!saceous plant, that yields a useful gum and bark.
golden wattle	2.
	syl	gold+en wat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants, esp. of Australia.
gold-exchange standard	0.
	syl	gold-ex:change stand+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary system by which one country's currency, which is not itself based on the gold standard, is kept at a par with another currency that is based on the gold standard.
goldeyes	infl
	head	goldeye
	or	goldeye
	syl	gold+eyes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goldeye	infl
	or	goldeyes
	syl	gold+eye.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goldeye	0.
	syl	gold+eye
	pron	<1g*uld2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American clupeoid fish, with yellowish eyes, silvery sides, and a dark blue back: family (mooneyes).
goldfinch	1.
	syl	gold+finch
	pron	<1g*uld2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European finch, the male of which has a red-and-white face and yellow-and-black wings.
goldfinch	2.
	syl	gold+finch
	pron	<1g*uld2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American finches of the genus esp. the yellow-and-black species
goldfish	infl
	or	goldfishes
	syl	gold+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goldfishes	infl
	head	goldfish
	or	goldfish
	syl	gold+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goldfish	1.
	syl	gold+fish
	pron	<1g*uld2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a freshwater cyprinid fish, of E Europe and Asia, esp. China, widely introduced as a pond or aquarium fish. It resembles the carp and has a typically golden or orange-red coloration.
goldfish	2.
	syl	gold+fish
	pron	<1g*uld2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain similar ornamental fishes, esp. the golden orfe (see {orfe}) .
goldfish bowl	1.
	syl	gold+fish bowl
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fishbowl}. a glass bowl, typically spherical, in which fish are kept as pets.
goldfish bowl	2.
	syl	gold+fish bowl
	pos	n.
	def	a place or situation open to observation by onlookers.
gold foil	0.
	syl	gold foil
	pos	n.
	def	thin gold sheet that is thicker than gold leaf.
goldilocks	1.
	syl	gold:i+locks
	pron	<1g*uldi2loks>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, (or with clusters of small yellow flowers: family (composites).
goldilocks	2.
	syl	gold:i+locks
	pron	<1g*uldi2loks>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian ranunculaceous woodland plant, with yellow flowers. See also {buttercup}.
goldilocks	3.
	syl	gold:i+locks
	pron	<1g*uldi2loks>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a person, esp. a girl, with light blond hair.
William (Gerald)	infl
	head	Golding
	syl	Wil:liam (Gerald)
	pos	n.
Golding	0.
	syl	Gold:ing
	pron	<1g*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, English novelist noted for his allegories of man's proclivity for evil. His novels include (1954) and (1959).
gold leaf	0.
	syl	gold leaf
	pos	n.
	def	very thin gold sheet with a thickness between about 0.076 and 0.127 micrometre, produced by rolling or hammering gold and used for gilding woodwork, etc.
gold medal	0.
	syl	gold med+al
	pos	n.
	def	a medal of gold, awarded to the winner of a competition or race. Compare {silver medal, bronze medal}.
gold mine	1.
	syl	gold mine
	pos	n.
	def	a place where gold ore is mined.
gold mine	2.
	syl	gold mine
	pos	n.
	def	a source of great wealth, profit, etc.
gold-miner	sub
	head	gold mine
	syl	gold-2min:er
	pos	n.
gold-mining	sub
	head	gold mine
	syl	gold-2min:ing
	pos	n.
gold note	0.
	syl	gold note
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {gold certificate}.
gold-of-pleasure	0.
	syl	gold-of-pleas:ure
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow-flowered Eurasian cruciferous plant, widespread as a weed, esp. in flax fields: formerly cultivated for its oil-rich seeds.
Carlo	infl
	head	Goldoni
	syl	Car:lo
	pron	<1karlo>
	pos	n.
Goldoni	0.
	syl	Gol:do:ni
	pron	Italian <gol1do:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1707-93, Italian dramatist; author of over 250 plays in Italian or French, including (1753). His work introduced realistic Italian comedy, superseding the commedia dell'arte.
gold plate	1.
	syl	gold plate
	pos	n.
	def	a thin coating of gold, usually produced by electroplating.
gold plate	2.
	syl	gold plate
	pos	n.
	def	vessels or utensils made of gold.
gold-plate	0.
	syl	gold-plate
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat (other metal) with gold, usually by electroplating.
gold point	0.
	syl	gold point
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	either of two exchange rates (the {gold export point} and the {gold import point}) at which it is as cheap to settle international accounts by exporting or importing gold bullion as by selling or buying bills of exchange. Also called: {specie point}.
gold reserve	0.
	syl	gold re+serve
	pos	n.
	def	the gold reserved by a central bank to support domestic credit expansion, to cover balance of payments deficits, and to protect currency.
gold rush	0.
	syl	gold rush
	pos	n.
	def	a large-scale migration of people to a territory where gold has been found.
Richard Benedikt	infl
	head	Goldschmidt
	syl	Rich:ard Ben:e:dikt.
	pos	n.
Goldschmidt	0.
	syl	Gold:schmidt
	pron	<1g*uld2Smit>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1958, U.S. geneticist, born in Germany. He advanced the theory that heredity is determined by the chemical configuration of the chromosome molecule rather than by the qualities of the individual genes.
goldsmith	1.a.
	syl	gold+smith
	pron	<1g*uld2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a dealer in articles made of gold.
goldsmith	1.b.
	syl	gold+smith
	pron	<1g*uld2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	an artisan who makes such articles.
goldsmith	2.
	syl	gold+smith
	pron	<1g*uld2smiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a dealer or manufacturer of gold articles who also engaged in banking or other financial business.
goldsmith	3.
	syl	gold+smith
	pron	<1g*uld2smiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a Chinese jeweller.
Oliver	infl
	head	Goldsmith
	syl	Ol:i:ver.
	pos	n.
Goldsmith	0.
	syl	Gold:smith
	pron	<1g*uld2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	1728-74, Irish poet, dramatist, and novelist. His works include the novel (1766), the poem (1770), and the comedy (1773).
goldsmith beetle	0.
	syl	gold+smith bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scarabaeid beetles that have a metallic golden lustre, esp. the rose chafer.
gold standard	0.
	syl	gold stand+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary system in which the unit of currency is defined with reference to gold.
Gold Stick	1.
	syl	Gold Stick
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not caps.
	def	a gilt rod carried by the colonel of the Life Guards or the captain of the Gentlemen-at-arms.
Gold Stick	2.
	syl	Gold Stick
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not caps.
	def	the bearer of this rod.
gold-tail moth	0.
	syl	gold-tail moth
	pos	n.
	def	a European moth, (or having white wings and a soft white furry body with a yellow tail tuft: family
goldthread	1.
	syl	gold+thread
	pron	<1g*uld2Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American woodland ranunculaceous plant, (or with slender yellow roots.
goldthread	2.
	syl	gold+thread
	pron	<1g*uld2Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, which yields a medicinal tonic and a dye.
golem	ety	from Yiddish goylem, from Hebrew g*_olem formless thing
golem	0.
	syl	go+lem
	pron	<1g*ulem>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jewish legend
	def	an artificially created human being brought to life by supernatural means.
golf	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch colf #7club 
golf	1.a.
	syl	golf
	pron	<golf>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on a large open course, the object of which is to hit a ball using clubs, with as few strokes as possible, into each of usually 18 holes.
golf	2.
	syl	golf
	pron	<golf>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play golf.
golf ball	1.
	syl	golf ball
	pos	n.
	def	a small resilient white ball of strands of rubber wound at high tension around a core with a cover made of gutta-percha, etc., used in golf.
golf ball	2.
	syl	golf ball
	pos	n.
	usage	in some electric typewriters
	def	a small detachable metal sphere, around the surface of which type characters are arranged.
golf club	1.
	syl	golf club
	pos	n.
	def	any of various long-shafted clubs with wood or metal heads used to strike a golf ball.
golf club	2.a.
	syl	golf club
	pos	n.
	def	an association of golf players, usually having its own course and facilities.
golf club	2.b.
	syl	golf club
	pos	n.
	def	the premises of such an association.
golinks	alt
	head	golf course
	or	golf course
	syl	golinks
	pos	n.
golf course	0.
	or	golinks
	syl	golf course
	pos	n.
	def	a large area of open land on which golf is played.
golfer	1.
	syl	golf+er
	pron	<1golf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays golf.
golfer	2.
	syl	golf+er
	pron	<1golf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cardigan.
Camillo	infl
	head	Golgi
	syl	Ca:mil:lo
	pron	<ka1millo>
	pos	n.
Golgi	0.
	syl	Gol:gi
	pron	Italian <1gclJi>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1926, Italian neurologist and histologist, noted for his work on the central nervous system and his discovery in animal cells of the bodies known by his name: shared the Nobel prize for medicine 1906.
Golgi body	ety	C20: named after C. G#7olgi 
apparatus	infl
	head	Golgi body
	or	complex
	syl	ap+pa+rat+us
	pos	n.
complex	infl
	head	Golgi body
	or	apparatus
	syl	com+plex
	pos	n.
Golgi body	0.
	syl	Gol:gi bod:y
	pos	n.
	def	a membranous complex of vesicles, vacuoles, and flattened sacs in the cytoplasm of most cells: involved in intracellular secretion and transport.
Golgotha	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek, from Aramaic, based on Hebrew gulg*_oleth skull
Golgotha	1.
	syl	Gol+go+tha
	pron	<1golg*T*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Calvary}.
Golgotha	2.
	syl	Gol+go+tha
	pron	<1golg*T*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a place of burial.
goliard	ety	C15: from Old French goliart glutton, from Latin gula gluttony
goliard	0.
	syl	gol+iard
	pron	<1g*ulj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of wandering scholars in 12th- and 13th-century Europe famed for their riotous behaviour, intemperance, and composition of satirical and ribald Latin verse.
goliardic	sub
	head	goliard
	syl	gol+iar+dic
	pron	<g*ul1ja:dik>
	pos	adj.
goliardery	0.
	syl	gol+iard+er:y
	pron	<g*ul1ja:d*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the poems of the goliards.
Goliath	0.
	syl	Go:li:ath
	pron	<g*1lI*th>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Philistine giant from Gath who terrorized the Hebrews until he was killed by David with a stone from his sling (I Samuel 17).
goliath beetle	0.
	syl	go+li+ath bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any very large tropical scarabaeid beetle of the genus esp. of Africa, which may grow to a length of 20 centimetres.
goliath frog	0.
	syl	go+li+ath frog
	pos	n.
	def	the largest living frog, which occurs in the Congo region of Africa and can grow to a length of 30 centimetres.
golliwog	ety	C19: from the name of a doll character in children's books by the Americans Bertha Upton (died 1912), writer, and Florence Upton (died 1922), illustrator
golliwogg	alt
	head	golliwog
	or	golliwog
	syl	gol+li+wogg
	pron	<1goli2wog>
	pos	n.
golliwog	0.
	or	golliwogg
	syl	gol+li+wog
	pron	<1goli2wog>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft doll with a black face, usually made of cloth or rags.
gollop	ety	dialect variant of #7gulp 
gollop	0.
	syl	gol+lop
	pron	<1gol*p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat or drink (something) quickly or greedily.
golloper	sub
	head	gollop
	syl	gol+lop+er
	pos	n.
golly	ety	C19: originally a euphemism for G#7od 
golly	H1.0.
	syl	gol+ly
	pron	<1goli>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder.
gollies	infl
	head	golly
	syl	gol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
golly	H2.0.
	syl	gol+ly
	pron	<1goli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {golliwog}: used chiefly by children.
golly	ety	C20: altered from gollion a gob of phlegm, probably of imitative origin
	infl
	head	golly
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
gollies	infl
	head	golly
	syl	gol+lies
	pos	vb.
gollying	infl
	head	golly
	syl	gol+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
gollied	infl
	head	golly
	syl	gol+lied.
	pos	vb.
golly	H3.1.
	syl	gol+ly
	pron	<1goli>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spit. {~} {+lies}.
golly	H3.2.
	syl	gol+ly
	pron	<1goli>
	pos	vb.
	def	a gob of spit.
goloshes	0.
	syl	go+losh:es
	pron	<g*1loSiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a less common spelling of {galoshes}.
Moses	infl
	head	Gomberg
	syl	Mo:ses.
	pos	n.
Gomberg	0.
	syl	Gom:berg
	pron	<1gombR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1947, U.S. chemist, born in Russia, noted for his work on free radicals.
gombroon	ety	C17: named after Gombroon, Iran, from which it was originally exported
gombroon	0.
	syl	gom+broon
	pron	<gom1bru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Persian and Chinese pottery and porcelain wares.
Gomel	0.
	syl	Go+mel
	pron	Russian <1gcmilj>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W Soviet Union, in the SE Byelorussian SSR: belonged to Lithuania until 1772. Pop.: 337000 (1975 est.).
Gomorrha	alt
	head	Gomorrah
	or	Gomorrah
	syl	Go+mor+rha
	pron	<g*1mor*>
	pos	n.
Gomorrah	1.
	or	Gomorrha
	syl	Go+mor+rah
	pron	<g*1mor*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of two ancient cities near the Dead Sea, the other being Sodom, that were destroyed by God as a punishment for the wickedness of their inhabitants (Genesis 19:24).
Gomorrah	2.
	or	Gomorrha
	syl	Go+mor+rah
	pron	<g*1mor*>
	pos	n.
	def	any place notorious for vice and depravity.
Gomorrean	sub
	head	Gomorrah
	or	Gomorrhean
	syl	Go+1mor+re:an
	pos	adj.
Gomorrhean	sub
	head	Gomorrah
	or	Gomorrean
	syl	Go+1mor+rhe:an
	pos	adj.
Samuel	infl
	head	Gompers
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	pos	n.
Gompers	0.
	syl	Gom:pers
	pron	<1gomp*z>
	pos	n.
	def	1850-1924, U.S. labour leader, born in England; a founder of the American Federation of Labor and its president (1886-94; 1896-1924).
gomphosis	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek gomphoein to bolt together, from gomphos tooth, peg
gomphoses	infl
	head	gomphosis
	syl	gom+pho+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gomphosis	0.
	syl	gom+pho+sis
	pron	<gom1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a form of immovable articulation in which a peglike part fits into a cavity, as in the setting of a tooth in its socket.
Wladyslaw	infl
	head	Gomulka
	syl	Wla:dy:slaw
	pron	<vwa1diswaf>
	pos	n.
Gomulka	0.
	syl	Go:mul:ka
	pron	<g*1mulk*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, Polish statesman; first secretary of the Polish Communist Party (1956-70).
gomuti	ety	from Malay g*ue#800342 muti 
gomuti palm	alt
	head	gomuti
	or	gomuti
	syl	go+mu+ti palm
	pron	<g*1mu:ti>
	pos	n.
gomuti	1.
	or	gomuti palm
	syl	go+mu+ti
	pron	<g*1mu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an East Indian feather palm, whose sweet sap is a source of sugar.
gomuti	2.
	or	gomuti palm
	syl	go+mu+ti
	pron	<g*1mu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a black wiry fibre obtained from the leafstalks of this plant, used for making rope, etc.
gomuti	3.
	or	gomuti palm
	syl	go+mu+ti
	pron	<g*1mu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a Malaysian sago palm,
gon-	0.
	syl	gon-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {gono-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	gonidium.
-gon	ety	from Greek -g*_onon, from g*_onia angle
-gon	0.
	syl	-gon
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a figure having a specified number of angles.
	exam	1	pentagon.
gonad	ety	C19: from New Latin gonas, from Greek gonos seed
gonad	0.
	syl	gon+ad
	pron	<1gon@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal organ in which gametes are produced, such as a testis or an ovary.
gonadal	sub
	head	gonad
	syl	gon+ad+al
	pron	<go1nAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
gonadial	sub
	head	gonad
	or	gonadic
	syl	go+na+di:al
	pron	<go1nAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
gonadic	sub
	head	gonad
	or	gonadial
	syl	go+1nad+ic
	pos	adj.
gonadotropic hormone	alt
	head	gonadotropin
	or	gonadotropin
	syl	gon+ad:o+trop+ic hor+mone
	pos	n.
gonadotropin	0.
	or	gonadotropic hormone
	syl	gon+ad:o+tro+pin
	pron	<2gon*d*u1tr*upin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three glycoprotein hormones secreted by the pituitary gland and placenta that stimulate the gonads and control reproductive activity. See {follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, prolactin}. &- {@!gon+ad@.o+#!troph+ic} {@!gon+ad@.o+#!trop+ic}
Gonaives	0.
	syl	Go+na+*"ives
	pron	French <gcna1Ev>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Haiti, on the {Gulf of Gona*"ives}; scene of the proclamation of Haiti's independence (1804). Pop.: 14000 (1971 est.).
Edmond Louis Antoine Huot de	infl
	head	Goncourt
	syl	Ed:mond Louis An:toine Hu:ot de
	pron	<edm?~c>, <lwi> <?~atwan> <y1o> <d*>
	pos	n.
Goncourt	0.
	syl	Gon:court
	pron	French <g?~c1ku:r>, <lwi> <?~atwan> <y1o> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1822-96, and his brother, {Jules Al@.fred Hu@.ot de} (#fyl al#!fr$ed), 1830-70, French writers, noted for their collaboration, esp. on their , and for the Acad*'emie Goncourt founded by Edmond's will.
Gond	0.
	syl	Gond
	pron	<gond>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a formerly tribal people now living in scattered enclaves throughout S central India.
Gondar	0.
	syl	Gon+dar
	pron	<1gonda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Ethiopia: capital of Ethiopia from the 17th century until 1868. Pop.: 36570 (1971 est.).
Gondi	0.
	syl	Gon+di
	pron	<1gondi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of languages spoken by the Gonds, belonging to the Dravidian family of languages.
gondola	ety	C16: from Italian (Venetian dialect), from Medieval Latin gondula, perhaps ultimately from Greek kondu drinking vessel
gondola	1.
	syl	gon+do+la
	pron	<1gond*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow flat-bottomed boat with a high ornamented stem and a platform at the stern where an oarsman stands and propels the boat by sculling or punting: traditionally used on the canals of Venice.
gondola	2.a.
	syl	gon+do+la
	pron	<1gond*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a car or cabin suspended from an airship or balloon.
gondola	2.b.
	syl	gon+do+la
	pron	<1gond*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a moving cabin suspended from a cable across a valley, etc.
gondola	3.
	syl	gon+do+la
	pron	<1gond*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat-bottomed barge used on canals and rivers of the U.S. as far west as the Mississippi.
gondola	4.
	syl	gon+do+la
	pron	<1gond*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a low, open, and flat-bottomed railway goods wagon.
gondola	5.
	syl	gon+do+la
	pron	<1gond*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of island shelves in a self-service shop: used for displaying goods.
gondolier	0.
	syl	gon+do+lier
	pron	<2gond*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who propels a gondola.
Gondwana	alt
	head	Gondwanaland
	or	Gondwanaland
	syl	Gond+wa+na
	pos	n.
Gondwanaland	0.
	or	Gondwana
	syl	Gond+wa+na+land
	pron	<gond1wa:n*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical southern continental mass of the late Palaeozoic and Mesozoic eras that included Antarctica, South America, Africa, India, and Australia.
gone	1.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {go}.
gone	2.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	ended; past.
gone	3.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	lost; ruined (esp. in the phrases {gone goose} {gosling}) .
gone	4.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	dead or near to death.
gone	5.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	spent; consumed; used up.
gone	6.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	faint or weak.
gone	7.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	having been pregnant (for a specified time).
	exam	1	six months gone.
gone	8.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually postpositive; usually foll. by on
	def	in love (with).
gone	9.
	syl	gone
	pron	<gon>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	in an exhilarated state, as through music or the use of drugs.
goner	0.
	syl	gon+er
	pron	<1gon*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing beyond help or recovery, esp. a person who is dead or about to die.
gonfalon	ety	C16: from Old Italian gonfalone, from Old French gonfalon, of Germanic origin; compare Old English g*_uthfana war banner, Old Norse gunnfani 
gonfanon	alt
	head	gonfalon
	or	gonfalon
	syl	gon+fa+non
	pron	<1gonf*n*n>
	pos	n.
gonfalon	1.
	or	gonfanon
	syl	gon+fa+lon
	pron	<1gonf*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a banner hanging from a crossbar, used esp. by certain medieval Italian republics or in ecclesiastical processions.
gonfalon	2.
	or	gonfanon
	syl	gon+fa+lon
	pron	<1gonf*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a battle flag suspended crosswise on a staff, usually having a serrated edge to give the appearance of streamers.
gonfalonier	0.
	syl	gon+fa+lon+ier
	pron	<2gonf*l*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief magistrate or other official of a medieval Italian republic, esp. the bearer of the republic's gonfalon.
gong	ety	C17: from Malay, of imitative origin
gong	1.
	syl	gong
	pron	<goG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tam-tam}. a percussion instrument of indefinite pitch, consisting of a metal platelike disc struck with a soft-headed drumstick.
gong	2.
	syl	gong
	pron	<goG>
	pos	n.
	def	a rimmed metal disc, hollow metal hemisphere, or metal strip, tube, or wire that produces a note when struck. It may be used to give alarm signals when operated electromagnetically.
gong	3.
	syl	gong
	pron	<goG>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed saucer-shaped bell, as on an alarm clock, struck by a mechanically operated hammer.
gong	4.
	syl	gong
	pron	<goG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a medal, esp. a military one. {~}
gong	5.
	syl	gong
	pron	<goG>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sound a gong.
gong	6.
	syl	gong
	pron	<goG>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of traffic police
	def	to summon (a driver) to stop by sounding a gong.
gonglike	sub
	head	gong
	syl	gong+2like
	pos	adj.
Gongola	0.
	syl	Gon+go+la
	pron	<goG1g*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of Northeastern State. Capital: Yola. Pop.: 1585200 (1976 est). Area: 13664 sq. km (5275 sq. miles).
Luis de	infl
	head	G'ongora y Argote
	syl	Luis de
	pron	<lwis DA). 1561-1627, Spanish lyric poAt, notAd for thA AxaggAratAd pAdantic stylA of works such as>
	pos	n.
Gongorism	ety	C19: from Spanish gongorismo; see G#7o*'ngora y A#7rgote 
Gongorism	1.
	syl	Gon+go+rism
	pron	<1goGg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an affected literary style characterized by intricate language and obscurity.
Gongorism	2.
	syl	Gon+go+rism
	pron	<1goGg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an example of this.
Gongorist	sub
	head	Gongorism
	syl	Gon+go+rist
	pos	n.
Gongoristic	sub
	head	Gongorism
	syl	Gon+go+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
goniatite	ety	C19: from Greek g*_onia angle, referring to the angular sutures in some species+{-#7ite %1}
goniatite	0.
	syl	go+ni:a+tite
	pron	<1g*uni*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct cephalopod mollusc of the genus and related genera, similar to ammonites: a common fossil of Devonian and Carboniferous rocks.
gonidium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7gono -#7+ -#7idium 
gonidiia	infl
	head	gonidium
	syl	go+nid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gonidium	1.
	syl	go+nid+i:um
	pron	<g*1nidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a green algal cell in the thallus of a lichen.
gonidium	2.
	syl	go+nid+i:um
	pron	<g*1nidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an asexual reproductive cell in some colonial algae.
gonidial	sub
	head	gonidium
	or	gonidic
	syl	go+1nid+i:al
	pos	adj.
gonidic	sub
	head	gonidium
	or	gonidial
	syl	go+1nid+ic
	pos	adj.
goniometer	ety	C18: via French from Greek g*_onia angle
goniometer	1.
	syl	go+ni+om+e:ter
	pron	<2g*uni1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the angles between the faces of a crystal.
goniometer	2.
	syl	go+ni+om+e:ter
	pron	<2g*uni1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument consisting of a transformer circuit connected to two directional aerials, used to determine the bearing of a distant radio station.
goniometric	sub
	head	goniometer
	or	goniometrical
	syl	go+ni:o+met+ric
	pron	<2g*uni*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
goniometrical	sub
	head	goniometer
	or	goniometric
	syl	go+ni:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
goniometrically	sub
	head	goniometer
	syl	go+ni:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gonion	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek g*_onia angle
gonia	infl
	head	gonion
	syl	go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gonion	0.
	syl	go+ni+on
	pron	<1g*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the point or apex of the angle of the lower jaw.
-gonium	ety	from New Latin gonium, from Greek gonos seed
-gonium	0.
	syl	-go:ni:um
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a seed or reproductive cell.
	exam	1	archegonium.
gonk	ety	C20: of unknown origin
gonk	0.
	syl	gonk
	pron	<goGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft toy, typically egg-shaped with arms and legs attached.
gonna	0.
	syl	gon+na
	pron	<1gon*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang. contraction of
	def	going to.
gono-	ety	New Latin, from Greek gonos seed
gonococci	infl
	head	gonococcus
	syl	gon:o+coc+ci
	pron	<-1koksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gonococcus	0.
	syl	gon:o+coc+cus
	pron	<2gon*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a spherical Gram-negative bacterium, that causes gonorrhoea: family
gonococcal	sub
	head	gonococcus
	or	gonococcic
	syl	gon:o+1coc+cal
	pos	adj.
gonococcic	sub
	head	gonococcus
	or	gonococcal
	syl	gon:o+1coc+cic
	pos	adj.
gonococcoid	sub
	head	gonococcus
	syl	gon:o+1coc+coid
	pos	adj.
gonocyte	0.
	syl	gon:o+cyte
	pron	<1gon*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an oocyte or spermatocyte.
gonif	alt
	head	gonof
	or	gonof
	syl	gon+if
	pron	<1gon*f>
	pos	n.
gonof	0.
	or	gonif
	syl	gon+of
	pron	<1gon*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ganef}.
gonophore	1.a.
	syl	gon:o+phore
	pron	<1gon*u2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a polyp in certain coelenterates that bears gonads.
gonophore	2.
	syl	gon:o+phore
	pron	<1gon*u2fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an elongated structure in certain flowers that bears the stamens and pistil above the level of the other flower parts. &- {gon@.o+phor+ic} (@!g$An$$$u?!#!f$Ar$Ik) {go+noph@.o+rous} (g$$$u#!n$Af$$r$$s)
gonopore	0.
	syl	gon:o+pore
	pron	<1gon*2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an external pore in insects, earthworms, etc., through which the gametes are extruded.
gonorrhoeal	sub
	head	gonorrhoea
	syl	gon+or+1rhoe:al
gonorrhoeic	sub
	head	gonorrhoea
	syl	gon+or+1rhoe+ic
-gony	ety	from Latin -gonia, from Greek -goneia, from gonos seed, procreation
-gony	0.
	syl	-go:ny
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	genesis, origin, or production.
	exam	1	cosmogony.
Ricardo Alonzo	infl
	head	Gonzales
	syl	Ri:car:do A:lon:zo
	pron	<ri1ka:d*u> <*1lonz*u>
	pos	n.
Gonzales	0.
	syl	Gon:za:les
	pron	<g*n1za:lis>
	pos	n.
	def	known as born 1928, U.S. tennis player.
Julio	infl
	head	Gonz'alez
	syl	Ju:lio
	pron	<1$xuljo>
	pos	n.
Gonz'alez	0.
	syl	Gon:z*'a:lez
	pron	Spanish <gon1TalAT>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1942, Spanish sculptor: one of the first to create abstract geometric forms with soldered iron.
goo	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
goo	1.
	syl	goo
	pron	<gu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sticky or viscous substance.
goo	2.
	syl	goo
	pron	<gu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	coy or sentimental language or ideas.
goober	ety	C19: of African (Angolan) origin; related to Kongo nguba 
goober pea	alt
	head	goober
	or	goober
	syl	goo+ber pea
	pron	<1gu:b*>
	pos	n.
goober	0.
	or	goober pea
	syl	goo+ber
	pron	<1gu:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {peanut} (sense 1)}.
good	ety	Old English g*_od; related to Old Norse g*_othr, Old High German guot good
better	infl
	head	good
	syl	bet+ter
	pos	adj.
best	infl
	head	good
	syl	best.
	pos	adj.
good	1.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	having admirable, pleasing, superior, or positive qualities; not negative, bad, or mediocre.
	exam	1	a good idea;
	exam	2	a good teacher.
good	2.a.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally excellent or admirable; virtuous; righteous.
	exam	1	a good man.
good	2.b.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the good.
good	3.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable or efficient for a purpose.
	exam	1	a good secretary;
	exam	2	a good winter coat.
good	4.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	beneficial or advantageous.
	exam	1	vegetables are good for you.
good	5.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ruined or decayed; sound or whole.
	exam	1	the meat is still good.
good	6.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	kindly or approving.
	exam	1	you are good to him.
good	7.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	right or acceptable.
	exam	1	your qualifications are good for the job.
good	8.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	rich and fertile.
	exam	1	good land.
good	9.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	valid or genuine.
	exam	1	I would not do this without good reason.
good	10.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	honourable or held in high esteem.
	exam	1	a good family.
good	11.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	commercially or financially secure, sound, or safe.
	exam	1	good securities;
	exam	2	a good investment.
good	12.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a draft, etc.
	def	drawn for a stated sum.
good	13.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of debts
	def	expected to be fully paid.
good	14.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	clever, competent, or talented.
	exam	1	he's good at science.
good	15.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	obedient or well-behaved.
	exam	1	a good dog.
good	16.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	reliable, safe, or recommended.
	exam	1	a good make of clothes.
good	17.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording material pleasure or indulgence.
	exam	1	the good things in life;
	exam	2	the good life.
good	18.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a well-proportioned, beautiful, or generally fine appearance.
	exam	1	a good figure;
	exam	2	a good complexion.
good	19.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	complete; full.
	exam	1	I took a good ten minutes to reach the house.
good	20.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	propitious; opportune.
	exam	1	a good time to ask the manager for a rise.
good	21.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	satisfying or gratifying.
	exam	1	a good rest.
good	22.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	comfortable.
	exam	1	did you have a good night??
good	23.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	newest or of the best quality.
	exam	1	to keep the good plates for important guests.
good	24.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	fairly large, extensive, or long.
	exam	1	a good distance away.
good	25.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	sufficient; ample.
	exam	1	we have a good supply of food.
good	26.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of meat
	def	of the third government grade, above and below
good	27.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	serious or intellectual.
	exam	1	good music.
good	28.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in a traditional description.
	exam	1	the good ship @6Venus@9.
good	29.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in polite or patronizing phrases or to express anger (often intended ironically).
	exam	1	how is your good lady??;
	exam	2	look here, my good man&!
good	30.a.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	an unbelievable assertion.
good	30.b.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	adj.
	def	a very funny joke.
as good as	31.
	head	good
	syl	as good as.
	def	virtually; practically.
	exam	1	it's as good as finished.
be as	32.
	head	good
	or	so good as to
	syl	be as
	def	would you please.
come good	33.
	head	good
	syl	come good.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to succeed, esp. after a setback.
good	36.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of approval, agreement, pleasure, etc.
good	37.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	moral or material advantage or use; benefit or profit.
	exam	1	for the good of our workers;
	exam	2	what is the good of worrying??
good	38.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	positive moral qualities; goodness; virtue; righteousness; piety.
good	39.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the force that controls or effects positive moral qualities or virtue.
	exam	1	Good at work in the world.
good	40.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	a good thing.
good	41.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a commodity or service that satisfies a human need.
for good (and all) 	42.
	head	good
	syl	for good (and all) .
	def	forever; permanently.
	exam	1	I have left them for good.
good	43.a.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	to recompense or repair damage or injury.
good	43.b.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	to be successful.
good	43.c.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	to demonstrate or prove the truth of (a statement or accusation).
good	43.d.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	to secure and retain (a position).
good	43.e.
	syl	good
	pron	<gud>
	pos	n.
	def	to effect or fulfil (something intended or promised).
good on you	44.
	head	good
	syl	good on you.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	well done, well said, etc.: a term of congratula?!tion. {~} See also {goods}.
goodish	sub
	head	good
	syl	good+ish
good afternoon	0.
	syl	good af:ter+noon
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the afternoon.
good arvo	0.
	syl	good ar:vo
	pron	<1a:v*u>
	usage	sentence substitute. Austral.
	def	good afternoon.
Good Book	0.
	syl	Good Book
	pos	n.
	def	a name for the {Bible} . Also called: {the Book}.
goodbye	ety	C16: contraction of God be with ye 
goodbye	0.
	syl	good+bye
	pron	<2gud1bI>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
goodbye	1.
	syl	good+bye
	pron	<2gud1bI>
	def	farewell: a conventional expression used at leave-taking or parting with people and at the loss or rejection of things or ideas.
goodbye	2.
	syl	good+bye
	pron	<2gud1bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a leave-taking; parting.
	exam	1	they prolonged their goodbyes for a few more minutes.
goodbye	3.
	syl	good+bye
	pron	<2gud1bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a farewell.
	exam	1	they said goodbyes to each other.
good day	0.
	syl	good day
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used during the day.
good evening	0.
	syl	good eve+ning
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the evening.
good-for-nothing	1.
	syl	good-for-noth:ing
	pos	n.
	def	an irresponsible or worthless person.
good-for-nothing	2.
	syl	good-for-noth:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	irresponsible; worthless.
Good Friday	0.
	syl	Good Fri+day
	pos	n.
	def	the Friday before Easter, observed as a commemoration of the Crucifixion of Jesus.
good hair	0.
	syl	good hair
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	hair showing evidence of some European strain in a person's blood.
Cape of	infl
	head	Good Hope
	syl	Cape of.
	pos	n.
Good Hope	0.
	syl	Good Hope
	pos	n.
	def	See {Cape of Good Hope}.
good-humoured	0.
	syl	good-hu:moured
	pos	adj.
	def	being in or expressing a pleasant, tolerant, and kindly state of mind.
good-humouredly	sub
	head	good-humoured
	syl	good-1hu:moured+ly
	pos	adv.
good-humouredness	sub
	head	good-humoured
	syl	good-1hu:moured+ness
	pos	n.
goodies	1.
	syl	good:ies
	pron	<1gudiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any food or foods considered a special delight.
goodies	2.
	syl	good:ies
	pron	<1gudiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a choice selection of an item or collection.
	exam	1	I have some goodies from my stamp collection here.
Good King Henry	0.
	syl	Good King Hen:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a weedy chenopodiaceous plant, of N Europe, W Asia, and North America, having arrow-shaped leaves and clusters of small green flowers.
good-looker	0.
	syl	good-look:er
	pos	n.
	def	a handsome or pretty person.
good-looking	0.
	syl	good-look:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	handsome or pretty.
goodlier	infl
	head	goodly
	syl	good+li+er
	pos	adj.
goodliest	infl
	head	goodly
	syl	good+li+est.
	pos	adj.
goodly	1.
	syl	good+ly
	pron	<1gudli>
	pos	adj.
	def	considerable.
	exam	1	a goodly amount of money.
goodly	2.
	syl	good+ly
	pron	<1gudli>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractive, pleasing, or fine.
	exam	1	a goodly man.
goodliness	sub
	head	goodly
	syl	good+li+ness
	pos	n.
goodmen	infl
	head	goodman
	syl	good+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goodman	1.
	syl	good+man
	pron	<1gudm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a husband.
goodman	2.
	syl	good+man
	pron	<1gudm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a man not of gentle birth: used as a title.
goodman	3.
	syl	good+man
	pron	<1gudm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a master of a household.
Benny	infl
	head	Goodman
	syl	Ben:ny.
	pos	n.
Goodman	0.
	syl	Good:man
	pron	<1gudm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, U.S. jazz clarinettist and bandleader, whose treatment of popular songs created the jazz idiom known as swing.
good morning	0.
	syl	good morn+ing
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	a conventional expression of greeting or farewell used in the morning.
good-natured	0.
	syl	good-na:tured
	pos	adj.
	def	of a tolerant and kindly disposition.
good-naturedly	sub
	head	good-natured
	syl	good-1na:tured+ly
	pos	adv.
good-naturedness	sub
	head	good-natured
	syl	good-1na:tured+ness
	pos	n.
goodness	1.
	syl	good+ness
	pron	<1gudnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being good.
goodness	2.
	syl	good+ness
	pron	<1gudnis>
	pos	n.
	def	generosity; kindness.
goodness	3.
	syl	good+ness
	pron	<1gudnis>
	pos	n.
	def	moral excellence; piety; virtue.
goodness	4.
	syl	good+ness
	pron	<1gudnis>
	pos	interj.
	def	a euphemism for {God}: used as an exclamation of surprise (often in phrases such as {goodness knows&! thank goodness&}!) .
goodness of fit	0.
	syl	good+ness of fit
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the extent to which observed sample values of a variable approximate to values derived from a theoretical density.
good night	0.
	syl	good night
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	a conventional expression of farewell, or, rarely, of greeting, used in the late afternoon, the evening, or at night, esp. when departing to bed.
good-o	alt
	head	good-oh
	or	good-oh
	syl	good-o
	pron	<1gud*u>
	pos	interj.
good-oh	0.
	or	good-o
	syl	good-oh
	pron	<1gud*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an exclamation of pleasure, agreement, approval, etc.
good oil	0.
	syl	good oil
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	true or reliable facts, information, etc.
the	infl
	head	good people
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
good people	0.
	syl	good peo+ple
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fairies.
good question	0.
	syl	good ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a question that is hard to answer immediately.
goods	1.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	possessions and personal property.
goods	2.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	qual	Economics.
	def	commodities that are tangible, usually movable, and generally not consumed at the same time as they are produced. Compare {services}.
goods	3.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	articles of commerce; merchandise.
goods	4.a.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	merchandise when transported, esp. by rail; freight.
goods	4.b.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a goods train.
goods	5.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	that which is expected.
	exam	1	to deliver the goods.
the goods	6.
	head	goods
	syl	the goods.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the real thing.
goods	7.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person, esp. a woman (esp. in the phrase {a piece of goods}) .
goods	8.
	syl	goods
	pron	<gudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	incriminating evidence (esp. in the phrase: {have the goods on someone}) .
Good Samaritan	1.
	syl	Good Sa+mar:i+tan
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a figure in one of Christ's parables (Luke 10:30-37) who is an example of compassion towards those in distress.
Good Samaritan	2.
	syl	Good Sa+mar:i+tan
	pos	n.
	def	a kindly person who helps another in difficulty or distress.
goods and chattels	0.
	syl	goods and chat+tels
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any property that is not freehold, usually limited to include only moveable property.
Good Shepherd	0.
	syl	Good Shep+herd
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a title given to Jesus Christ in John 10:11-12.
good-sized	0.
	syl	good-sized
	pos	adj.
	def	quite large.
good sort	0.
	syl	good sort
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an agreeable or attractive woman.
good-tempered	0.
	syl	good-tem:pered
	pos	adj.
	def	of a kindly and generous disposition.
good-time	0.
	syl	good-time
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	wildly seeking pleasure.
good turn	0.
	syl	good turn
	pos	n.
	def	a helpful and friendly act; good deed; favour.
goodwives	infl
	head	goodwife
	syl	good+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goodwife	1.
	syl	good+wife
	pron	<1gud2wIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the mistress of a household.
goodwife	2.
	syl	good+wife
	pron	<1gud2wIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a woman not of gentle birth: used as a title.
good will	1.
	syl	good will
	pos	n.
	def	benevolence; kindliness.
good will	2.
	syl	good will
	pos	n.
	def	willingness or acquiescence.
good will	3.
	syl	good will
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	an intangible asset taken into account in assessing the value of an enterprise and reflecting its commercial reputation, customer connections, etc.
Goodwin Sands	0.
	syl	Good+win Sands
	pron	<1gudwin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a dangerous stretch of shoals at the entrance to the Strait of Dover: separated from the E coast of Kent by the Downs roadstead.
goody	H1.1.
	syl	good:y
	pron	<1gudi>
	pos	interj.
	def	a child's exclamation of pleasure and approval.
goodies	infl
	head	goody
	syl	good:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goody	H1.2.
	syl	good:y
	pron	<1gudi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {goody-goody}.
goody	H1.3.
	syl	good:y
	pron	<1gudi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the hero in a film, book, etc.
goody	ety	C16: shortened from #7goodwife 
goodies	infl
	head	goody
	syl	good:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goody	H2.0.
	syl	good:y
	pron	<1gudi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, literary.
	def	a married woman of low rank: used as a title.
	exam	1	Goody Two-Shoes.
Charles	infl
	head	Goodyear
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Goodyear	0.
	syl	Good:year
	pron	<1gud2ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	1800-60, U.S. inventor of vulcanized rubber.
goody-goodies	infl
	head	goody-goody
	syl	good:y-good:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goody-goody	1.
	syl	good:y-good:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a smugly virtuous or sanctimonious person.
goody-goody	2.
	syl	good:y-good:y
	pos	adj.
	def	smug and sanctimonious.
gooier	infl
	head	gooey
	syl	goo:i+er
	pos	adj.
gooiest	infl
	head	gooey
	syl	goo:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gooey	1.
	syl	goo+ey
	pron	<1gu:i>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sticky, soft, and often sweet.
gooey	2.
	syl	goo+ey
	pron	<1gu:i>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	oversweet and sentimental.
goof	ety	C20: probably from (dialect) goff simpleton, from Old French goffe clumsy, from Italian goffo, of obscure origin
goof	1.
	syl	goof
	pron	<gu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a foolish error or mistake.
goof	2.
	syl	goof
	pron	<gu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid person.
goof	3.
	syl	goof
	pron	<gu:f>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bungle (something); botch.
goof	4.
	syl	goof
	pron	<gu:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to fool (around); mess (about).
goof	5.
	syl	goof
	pron	<gu:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dope with drugs.
goofball	0.
	syl	goof+ball
	pron	<1gu:f2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a barbiturate sleeping pill.
go off	1.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of power, a water supply, etc.
	def	to cease to be available, running, or functioning.
	exam	1	the lights suddenly went off.
go off	2.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be discharged or activated; explode.
go off	3.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur as specified.
	exam	1	the meeting went off well.
go off	4.
	syl	go off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave (a place).
	exam	1	the actors went off stage.
go off	5.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sensation
	def	to gradually cease to be felt or perceived.
go off	6.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall asleep.
go off	7.
	syl	go off
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become mad or crazy (esp. in the phrases {go off one's rocker} {head}) .
go off	8.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	she went off into hysterics.
go off	9.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	foll. by to abscond (with).
go off	10.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of concrete, mortar, etc.
	def	to harden.
go off	11.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Brit. informal. of food, etc.
	def	to become stale or rotten.
go off	12.
	syl	go off
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to cease to like.
	exam	1	she went off him after their marriage.
go off	13.
	syl	go off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have an orgasm.
goofier	infl
	head	goofy
	syl	goof:i+er
	pos	adj.
goofiest	infl
	head	goofy
	syl	goof:i+est.
	pos	adj.
goofy	1.
	syl	goof:y
	pron	<1gu:fi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	foolish; silly; stupid.
goofy	2.
	syl	goof:y
	pron	<1gu:fi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	Brit. of teeth
	def	sticking out; protruding.
goofily	sub
	head	goofy
	syl	goof:i+ly
	pos	adv.
goofiness	sub
	head	goofy
	syl	goof:i+ness
	pos	n.
googly	ety	C20: Australian, of unknown origin
googlies	infl
	head	googly
	syl	goog+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
googly	0.
	syl	goog+ly
	pron	<1gu:gli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	an off break bowled with a leg break action.
googol	ety	C20: coined by E. Kasner (1878-1955), American mathematician
googol	0.
	syl	goo+gol
	pron	<1gu:gol>, <-gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the number represented as one followed by 100 zeros (10%1%0%0).
googolplex	ety	C20: from #7googol+ (#7du) #7plex 
googolplex	0.
	syl	goo+gol+plex
	pron	<1gu:gol2pleks>, <-gL->
	pos	n.
	def	the number represented as one followed by a googol (10%1%0%0) of zeros.
gook	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
gook	1.
	syl	gook
	pron	<guk>, <gu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Slang.
	def	a derogatory word for a person from a Far Eastern country.
gook	2.
	syl	gook
	pron	<guk>, <gu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	a messy sticky substance; muck.
Goole	0.
	syl	Goole
	pron	<gu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in NE England, in Humberside at the confluence of the Ouse and Don Rivers, 75 km (47 miles) from the North Sea. Pop.: 18066 (1971).
goon	ety	C20: partly from dialect gooney fool, partly after the character Alice the Goon, created by E. C. Segar (1894-1938), American cartoonist
goon	1.
	syl	goon
	pron	<gu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid or deliberately foolish person.
goon	2.
	syl	goon
	pron	<gu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a thug hired to commit acts of violence or intimidation, esp. in an industrial dispute.
go on	1.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue or proceed.
go on	2.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen or take place.
	exam	1	there's something peculiar going on here.
go on	3.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of power, water supply, etc.
	def	to start running or functioning.
go on	4.
	syl	go on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to mount or board and ride on, esp. as a treat.
	exam	1	children love to go on donkeys at the seaside.
go on	5.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to make an entrance on stage.
go on	6.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act or behave.
	exam	1	he goes on as though he's rich.
go on	7.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk excessively; chatter.
go on	8.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue talking, esp. after a short pause.
	exam	1	@6When I am Prime Minister,@9 he went on, @6we shall abolish taxes.@9
go on	9.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to criticize or nag.
	exam	1	stop going on at me all the time&!
go on	10.
	syl	go on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use as a basis for further thought or action.
	exam	1	the police had no evidence at all to go on in the murder case.
go on	11.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to approach (a time, age, amount, etc.).
	exam	1	he's going on for his hundredth birthday.
go on	12.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to start to bowl.
go on	13.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take one's turn.
go on	14.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of clothes
	def	to be capable of being put on.
go much on	15.
	head	go on
	syl	go much on.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to care for; like.
something to go on	16.
	head	go on
	or	to be going on with
	syl	something to go on
	def	something that is adequate for the present time. {~}
go on	17.
	syl	go on
	pos	vb. mostly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	I don't believe what you're saying.
gooney bird	ety	C19 gony (originally sailors' slang), probably from dialect gooney fool, of obscure origin; compare #7goon 
gooney bird	0.
	syl	goo+ney bird
	pron	<1gu:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {albatross}, esp. the black-footed albatross
goop	ety	C20: coined by G. Burgess (1866-1951), American humorist &- #!goop@.y adj.
goop	0.
	syl	goop
	pron	<gu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a rude or ill-mannered person.
goosander	ety	C17: probably from #7goose %1#7+ Old Norse *"ond (genitive andar) duck
goosander	0.
	syl	goos+an+der
	pron	<gu:1s@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a common merganser (a duck), of Europe and North America, having a dark head and white body in the male.
goose	ety	Old English g*_os; related to Old Norse g*_as, Old High German gans, Old Irish g*_eiss swan, Greek kh*_en, Sanskrit hainsas 
geese	infl
	head	goose
	syl	geese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goose	H1.1.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various web-footed long-necked birds of the family order They are typically larger and less aquatic than ducks and are gregarious and migratory. See also {brent, barnacle goose, greylag, snow goose}.
goose	H1.2.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of such a bird, as opposed to the male (gander).
goose	H1.3.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a silly person.
gooses	infl
	head	goose
	syl	goos:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goose	H1.4.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a pressing iron with a long curving handle, used esp. by tailors.
goose	H1.5.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of the goose, used as food.
all his geese are swans	6.
	head	goose
	syl	all his geese are swans.
	def	he constantly exaggerates the importance of a person or thing.
cook one's goose	7.
	head	goose
	syl	cook one's goose.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to spoil one's chances or plans completely.
kill the goose that lays the golden eggs	8.
	head	goose
	syl	kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.
	def	to sacrifice future benefits for the sake of momentary present needs.
goose	ety	C19: from #7goose %1#7, probably from a comparison with the jabbing of a goose's bill
goose	H2.1.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to prod (a person) playfully in the behind.
gooses	infl
	head	goose
	syl	goos:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goose	H2.2.
	syl	goose
	pron	<gu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a playful prod in the behind.
goose barnacle	0.
	syl	goose bar+na+cle
	pos	n.
	def	any barnacle of the genus living attached by a stalk to pieces of wood, having long feathery appendages (cirri) and flattened shells.
gooseberries	infl
	head	gooseberry
	syl	goose+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gooseberry	1.
	syl	goose+ber:ry
	pron	<1guzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian shrub, (or having greenish, purple-tinged flowers and ovoid yellow-green or red-purple berries: family See also { {currant} (sense 2)}.
gooseberry	2.a.
	syl	goose+ber:ry
	pron	<1guzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry of this plant.
gooseberry	2.b.
	syl	goose+ber:ry
	pron	<1guzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	gooseberry jam.
gooseberry	3.
	syl	goose+ber:ry
	pron	<1guzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an unwanted single person in a group of couples, esp. a third person with a couple (often in the phrase {play gooseberry})
Cape gooseberry	4.
	head	gooseberry
	syl	Cape gooseberry.
	def	a tropical American solana?!ceous plant, naturalized in southern Africa, having yellow flowers and edible yellow berries. See also {ground cherry}.
Chinese gooseberry	5.
	head	gooseberry
	syl	Chinese gooseberry.
	def	another name for { {kiwi} (sense 2)}.
gooseberry bush	1.
	syl	goose+ber:ry bush
	pos	n.
	def	See {gooseberry} (sense 1).
under a gooseberry bush	2.
	head	gooseberry bush
	syl	under a gooseberry bush.
	def	used humorously in answering children's questions regarding their birth.
goosefish	infl
	or	goosefishes
	syl	goose+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goosefishes	infl
	head	goosefish
	or	goosefish
	syl	goose+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goosefish	0.
	syl	goose+fish
	pron	<1gu:s2fiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for { {monkfish} (sense 1)}.
goose flesh	0.
	syl	goose flesh
	pos	n.
	def	the bumpy condition of the skin induced by cold, fear, etc., caused by contraction of the muscles at the base of the hair follicles with consequent erection of papillae. Also called: {goose bumps, goose pimples, goose skin}.
goosefoots	infl
	head	goosefoot
	syl	goose+foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goosefoot	0.
	syl	goose+foot
	pron	<1gu:s2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically weedy chenopodiaceous plant of the genus having small greenish flowers and leaves shaped like a goose's foot. See also {Good King Henry, fat hen}.
goosegog	ety	from goose in #7gooseberry+ gog, variant of #7gob %1
goosegob	alt
	head	goosegog
	or	goosegog
	syl	goose+gob
	pos	n.
goosegog	0.
	or	goosegob
	syl	goose+gog
	pron	<1guzgog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {gooseberry}.
goosegrass	0.
	syl	goose+grass
	pron	<1gu:s2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cleavers}.
gooseneck	1.
	syl	goose+neck
	pron	<1gu:s2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a pivot between the forward end of a boom and a mast, to allow the boom to swing freely.
gooseneck	2.
	syl	goose+neck
	pron	<1gu:s2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	something in the form of a neck of a goose.
goosenecked	sub
	head	gooseneck
	syl	goose+2necked
	pos	adj.
goose step	1.
	syl	goose step
	pos	n.
	def	a military march step in which the leg is swung rigidly to an exaggerated height, esp. as in the German army in the Third Reich.
goose-step	infl
	head	goose step
	syl	goose-step
	pos	vb.
goose steps	infl
	head	goose step
	syl	goose steps
	pos	vb.
goose stepping	infl
	head	goose step
	syl	goose step:ping
	pos	vb.
goose stepped	infl
	head	goose step
	syl	goose stepped.
	pos	vb.
goose step	2.
	syl	goose step
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to march in goose step.
goosey	alt
	head	goosy
	or	goosy
	syl	goos+ey
	pron	<1gu:si>
	pos	adj.
goosier	infl
	head	goosy
	syl	goos:i+er
	pos	adj.
goosiest	infl
	head	goosy
	syl	goos:i+est.
	pos	adj.
goosy	1.
	or	goosey
	syl	goos:y
	pron	<1gu:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a goose.
goosy	2.
	or	goosey
	syl	goos:y
	pron	<1gu:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	having goose flesh.
goosy	3.
	or	goosey
	syl	goos:y
	pron	<1gu:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	silly and foolish.
goosiness	sub
	head	goosy
	syl	goos:i+ness
	pos	n.
go out	1.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart from a room, house, country, etc.
go out	2.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to illuminate, burn, or function.
	exam	1	the fire has gone out.
go out	3.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to be fashionable or popular.
	exam	1	that style went out ages ago&!
go out	4.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become unconscious or fall asleep.
	exam	1	she went out like a light.
go out	5.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a broadcast
	def	to be transmitted.
go out	6.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go to entertainments, social functions, etc.
go out	7.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with or together
	def	to associate (with a person of the opposite sex) regularly; date.
go out	8.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of workers
	def	to begin to strike.
go out	9.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be extended (to).
	exam	1	our sympathy went out to her on the death of her sister.
go out	10.
	syl	go out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Card games, etc.
	def	to get rid of the last card, token, etc., in one's hand.
go all out	11.
	head	go out
	syl	go all out.
	def	to make a great effort to achieve or obtain something.
	exam	1	he went all out to pass the exam.
go over	1.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be received in a specified manner.
	exam	1	the concert went over very well.
go over	2.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {go through}. to examine and revise as necessary.
	exam	1	he went over the accounts.
go over	3.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {go through}. to clean.
	exam	1	she went over the room before her mother came.
go over	4.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to check and repair.
	exam	1	can you go over my car please??
go over	5.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {go through}. to rehearse.
	exam	1	I'll go over my lines before the play.
go over	6.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	foll. by
go over	6.a.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change (to a different practice or system).
	exam	1	will Britain ever go over to driving on the right??
go over	6.b.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change one's allegiances.
go over	7.
	syl	go o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to do physical violence to.
	exam	1	they went over him with an iron bar.
GOP	0.
	syl	G.O.P.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	Grand Old Party.
gopak	ety	from Russian, from Ukrainian hopak, from hop&! a cry in the dance, from German hopp&! 
gopak	0.
	syl	go+pak
	pron	<1g*u2p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a spectacular high-leaping Russian peasant dance for men.
gopher	ety	C19: shortened from earlier megopher or magopher, of obscure origin
gopher	1.
	syl	go+pher
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pocket gopher}. any burrowing rodent of the family of North and Central America, having a thickset body, short legs, and cheek pouches.
gopher	2.
	syl	go+pher
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ground squirrel}.
gopher	3.
	syl	go+pher
	pron	<1g*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing tortoise of the genus of SE North America.
gopher snake	4.
	head	gopher
	syl	gopher snake.
	def	another name for {bull snake}.
gopher wood	ety	from Hebrew g*_opher 
gopher wood	0.
	syl	go+pher wood
	pos	n.
	def	the wood used in the construction of Noah's ark, thought to be a type of cypress (Genesis 6:14).
gopherwood	0.
	syl	go:pher+wood
	pron	<1g*uf*2wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for { {yellow?!wood} (sense 1)}.
Gorakhpur	0.
	syl	Go+rakh+pur
	pron	<1gc:r*k2pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in SE Uttar Pradesh: formerly an important Muslim garrison. Pop.: 230911 (1971).
goral	ety	C19: from Hindi, probably of Sanskrit origin
goral	0.
	syl	go+ral
	pron	<1gc:r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small goat antelope, inhabiting mountainous regions of S Asia. It has a yellowish-grey and black coat and small conical horns.
the	infl
	head	Gorbals
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Gorbals	0.
	syl	Gor+bals
	pron	<1gc:bLz>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of Glasgow, formerly known for its slums.
gorblimey	0.
	syl	gor+bli+mey
	pron	<gc:1blImi>
	pos	interj.
	def	a variant spelling of {cor blimey}.
gorcock	ety	C17: gor- (of unknown origin)+#7cock %1
gorcock	0.
	syl	gor+cock
	pron	<1gc:2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of the red grouse.
Gordian knot	1.
	syl	Gor+di:an knot
	pron	<1gc:di*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek legend
	def	a complicated knot, tied by King Gordius of Phrygia, that Alexander the Great cut with a sword.
Gordian knot	2.
	syl	Gor+di:an knot
	pron	<1gc:di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a complicated and intricate problem (esp. in the phrase {cut the Gordian knot}) .
Charles George	1.
	head	Gordon
	syl	Charles George
	def	known as 1833-85, British general and administrator. He helped to crush the Taiping rebellion (1863-64), and was governor of the Sudan (1877-80), returning in 1884 to aid Egyptian forces against the Mahdi. He was killed in the siege of Khartoum.
Gordon	2.
	syl	Gor:don
	pron	<1gc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord {George}. 1751-93, English religious agitator. He led the Protestant opposition to legislation relieving Roman Catholics of certain disabilities, which culminated in the Gordon riots (1780).
George Hamilton	3.
	head	Gordon
	syl	George Ham:il:ton.
	def	See (4th Earl of) {Aberdeen}.
Gordon setter	ety	C19: named after Alexander Gordon, (1743-1827), Scottish nobleman who promoted this breed
Gordon setter	0.
	syl	Gor+don set+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of setter originating in Scotland, with a black-and-tan coat.
gore	ety	Old English gor dirt; related to Old Norse gor half-digested food, Middle Low German g*"ore, Dutch goor 
gore	H1.1.
	syl	gore
	pron	<gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	blood shed from a wound, esp. when coagulated.
gore	H1.2.
	syl	gore
	pron	<gc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	killing, fighting, etc.
gore	ety	C16: probably from Old English g*_ar spear
gore	H2.0.
	syl	gore
	pron	<gc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an animal, such as a bull
	def	to pierce or stab (a person or another animal) with a horn or tusk.
gore	ety	Old English g*_ara; related to Old Norse geiri gore, Old High German g*_ero 
gore	H3.1.
	syl	gore
	pron	<gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tapering or triangular piece of material used in making a shaped skirt, umbrella, etc.
gore	H3.2.
	syl	gore
	pron	<gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a similarly shaped piece, esp. of land.
gore	H3.3.
	syl	gore
	pron	<gc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into or with a gore or gores.
goreng pisang	ety	Malay, from goreng fry+ pisang banana
goreng pisang	0.
	syl	go+reng pi+sang
	pron	<1gc:reG> <1pEs@G>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a dish consisting of banana fritters.
gorge	ety	C14: from Old French gorger to stuff, from gorge throat, from Late Latin gurga, modification of Latin gurges whirlpool
gorge	1.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep ravine, esp. one through which a river runs.
gorge	2.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the contents of the stomach.
gorge	3.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	feelings of disgust or resentment (esp. in the phrase {one's gorge rises) }.
gorge	4.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstructing mass.
	exam	1	an ice gorge.
gorge	5.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a narrow passage at the back of an outwork.
gorge	6.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the throat or gullet.
gorge	7.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	also; Falconry. of hawks
	def	to eat until the crop is completely full.
gorge	8.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to swallow (food) ravenously.
gorge	9.
	syl	gorge
	pron	<gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to stuff (oneself) with food.
gorgeable	sub
	head	gorge
	syl	gorge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
gorgedly	sub
	head	gorge
	syl	gorg+ed+ly
	pron	<1gc:Jidli>
	pos	adv.
gorger	sub
	head	gorge
	syl	gorg+er
	pos	n.
gorgeous	ety	C15: from Old French gorgias elegant, from gorgias wimple, from gorge; see #7gorge 
gorgeous	1.
	syl	gor+geous
	pron	<1gc:J*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	strikingly beautiful or magnificent.
	exam	1	gorgeous array;
	exam	2	a gorgeous girl.
gorgeous	2.
	syl	gor+geous
	pron	<1gc:J*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely pleasing, fine, or good.
	exam	1	gorgeous weather.
gorgeously	sub
	head	gorgeous
	syl	gor+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
gorgeousness	sub
	head	gorgeous
	syl	gor+geous+ness
	pos	n.
gorgerin	ety	C17: from French, from gorge throat; see #7gorge 
gorgerin	0.
	syl	gor+ger+in
	pron	<1gc:J*rin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {necking}.
gorget	ety	C15: from Old French, from gorge; see #7gorge 
gorget	1.
	syl	gor+get
	pron	<1gc:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	a collar-like piece of armour worn to protect the throat.
gorget	2.
	syl	gor+get
	pron	<1gc:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a wimple worn by women to cover the throat and chest, esp. in the 14th century.
gorget	3.
	syl	gor+get
	pron	<1gc:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of distinctive colour on the throat of an animal, esp. a bird.
gorgeted	sub
	head	gorget
	syl	gor+get+ed
	pos	adj.
Gorgias	0.
	syl	Gor:gi:as
	pron	<1gc:Ji*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??485-??380 #7b.c., Greek sophist and rhetorician, subject of a dialogue by Plato.
Gorgon	ety	via Latin Gorg*_o from Greek, from gorgos terrible
Gorgon	1.
	syl	Gor+gon
	pron	<1gc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of three winged monstrous sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa, who had live snakes for hair, huge teeth, and brazen claws.
Gorgon	2.
	syl	Gor+gon
	pron	<1gc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a fierce or unpleasant woman.
gorgoneion	ety	C19: from Greek, from gorgoneios of a G#7orgon 
gorgoneia	infl
	head	gorgoneion
	syl	gor+go+nei:a
	pron	<-1ni:*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gorgoneion	0.
	syl	gor+go+nei+on
	pron	<2gc:g*1nEon>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of a Gorgon's head, esp. Medusa's.
gorgonian	1.
	syl	gor+go+ni:an
	pron	<gc:1g*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any coral of the order having a horny or calcareous branching skeleton: includes the sea fans and red corals.
gorgonian	2.
	syl	gor+go+ni:an
	pron	<gc:1g*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
Gorgonian	0.
	syl	Gor+go+ni:an
	pron	<gc:1g*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a Gorgon.
Gorgonzola	ety	C19: named after Gorgonzola, Italian town where it originated
Gorgonzola cheese	alt
	head	Gorgonzola
	or	Gorgonzola
	syl	Gor+gon+zo+la cheese
	pron	<2gc:g*n1z*ul*>
	pos	n.
Gorgonzola	0.
	or	Gorgonzola cheese
	syl	Gor+gon+zo+la
	pron	<2gc:g*n1z*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a semihard blue-veined cheese of sharp flavour, made from pressed milk.
Gorica	0.
	syl	Go+ri+ca
	pron	<1gcritsa>
	pos	n.
	def	the Serbo-Croatian name for {Gorizia}.
gorilla	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek Gorillai, an African tribe renowned for their hirsute appearance
gorilla	1.
	syl	go+ril+la
	pron	<g*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest anthropoid ape, inhabiting the forests of central W Africa. It is stocky and massive, with a short muzzle and coarse dark hair.
gorilla	2.
	syl	go+ril+la
	pron	<g*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large, strong, and brutal-looking man.
gorilla-like	sub
	head	gorilla
	syl	go:1ril:la-2like
	pos	adj.
gorillian	sub
	head	gorilla
	or	gorilline
	syl	go+1ril+li:an
	pron	<g*1rilIn>
	pos	adj.
gorilline	sub
	head	gorilla
	or	gorillian
	syl	go+ril+line
	pron	<g*1rilIn>
	pos	adj.
gorilloid	sub
	head	gorilla
	syl	go+1ril+loid
	pos	adj.
Goering	alt
	head	Goring
	or	Goring
	syl	Goe:ring
	pron	German <1g$o:riG>
	pos	n.
Hermann Wilhelm	infl
	head	Goring
	syl	Her:mann Wil:helm
	pron	<1herman> <1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Goring	0.
	or	Goering
	syl	G*"o:ring
	pron	German <1g$o:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1946, German Nazi leader and field marshal. He commanded Hitler's storm troops (1923) and as Prussian prime minister and German commissioner for aviation (1933-45) he founded the Gestapo and mobilized Germany for war. Sentenced to death at Nuremberg, he committed suicide.
Gorizia	0.
	syl	Go+ri+zia
	pron	Italian <go1rittsja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Italy, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, on the Isonzo River: cultural centre under the Hapsburgs. Pop.: 42980 (1971). German name: {G*"orz}. Serbo-Croatian name: {Gorica}.
Gorky	alt
	head	Gorki
	or	Gorki
	syl	Gor+ky
	pron	Russian <1gcrjkij>
	pos	n.
Gorki	H1.0.
	or	Gorky
	syl	Gor+ki
	pron	Russian <1gcrjkij>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in the central Soviet Union, at the confluence of the Volga and Oka Rivers: situated on the Volga route from the Baltic to central Asia; birthplace of Maxim Gorki. Pop.: 1283000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1932): {Nizhni Novgorod}.
Gorky	alt
	head	Gorki
	or	Gorki
	syl	Gor:ky
	pron	Russian <1gcrjkij>
	pos	n.
Maxim	infl
	head	Gorki
	syl	Max:im
	pron	< mak1sim), pAn namA of>
	pos	n.
Arshile	infl
	head	Gorky
	syl	Ar:shile
	pron	<1a:Sil>
	pos	n.
Gorky	0.
	syl	Gor:ky
	pron	<1gc:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	1904-48, U.S. abstract expressionist painter. Influenced by Picasso and Mir*'o, his style is characterized by fluid lines and resonant colours.
Gorlitz	0.
	syl	G*"or+litz
	pron	German <1g@orlits>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE East Germany, on the Neisse River: divided in 1945, the area on the E bank of the river becoming the Polish town of {Zgorzelec}. Pop.: 86421 (1972 est.).
Gorlovka	0.
	syl	Gor+lov+ka
	pron	Russian <1gcrl*fk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the SE Ukrainian SSR in the centre of the Donets basin: a major coal-mining centre. Pop.: 342000 (1975 est.).
gormand	0.
	syl	gor+mand
	pron	<1gc:m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {gourmand}.
gormandise	alt
	head	gormandize
	or	gormandize
	syl	gor+mand+ise
	pron	<1gc:m*n2dIz>
	pos	vb.
gormandize	1.
	or	gormandise
	syl	gor+mand+ize
	pron	<1gc:m*n2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat (food) greedily and voraciously.
gormandize	2.
	or	gormandise
	syl	gor+mand+ize
	pron	<1gc:m*n2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {gourmandise}.
gormandizer	sub
	head	gormandize
	or	gormandiser
	syl	gor+mand+2iz+er
	pos	n.
gormandiser	sub
	head	gormandize
	or	gormandizer
	syl	gor+mand+2is+er
	pos	n.
gormless	ety	C19: variant of C18 gaumless from dialect gome, from Old English gom, gome, from Old Norse gaumr heed
gormless	0.
	syl	gorm+less
	pron	<1gc:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	stupid; dull.
Gorno-Altai Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Gor:no-Al:tai Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<1gc:n*u> <@l1tI>, <1@ltI>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S central Soviet Union: mountainous, rising over 4350 m (14500 ft.) in the Altai Mountains of the south. Capital: Gorno-Altaisk. Pop.: 168261 (1970). Area: 92600 sq. km (35740 sq. miles).
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Gor:no-Ba:dakh+shan Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<1gc:n*u> <b*1d@kSa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the Tadzhik SSR: generally mountainous and inaccessible. Capital: Khorog. Pop.: 97796 (1970). Area: 63700 sq. km (24590 sq. miles).
gorse	ety	Old English gors; related to Old Irish garb rough, Latin horr*_ere to bristle, Old High German gersta barley, Greek kh*_er hedgehog
gorse	0.
	syl	gorse
	pron	<gc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen shrub of the papilionaceous genus esp. the European species which has yellow flowers and thick green spines instead of leaves. Also called: {furze, whin}.
gorsy	sub
	head	gorse
	syl	gors:y
	pos	adj.
Gorsedd	ety	from Welsh, literally: throne
Gorsedd	0.
	syl	Gor+sedd
	pron	<1gc:seD>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Wales
	def	the bardic institution associated with the eisteddfod, esp. a meeting of bards and druids held daily before the eisteddfod.
John Grey	infl
	head	Gorton
	syl	John Grey.
	pos	n.
Gorton	0.
	syl	Gor:ton
	pron	<1gc:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Australian statesman; prime minister (1968-71).
gorier	infl
	head	gory
	syl	gor:i+er
	pos	adj.
goriest	infl
	head	gory
	syl	gor:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gory	1.
	syl	gor:y
	pron	<1gc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	horrific or bloodthirsty.
	exam	1	a gory story.
gory	2.
	syl	gor:y
	pron	<1gc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving bloodshed and killing.
	exam	1	a gory battle.
gory	3.
	syl	gor:y
	pron	<1gc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered in gore.
gorily	sub
	head	gory
	syl	gor:i+ly
	pos	adv.
goriness	sub
	head	gory
	syl	gor:i+ness
	pos	n.
Gorz	0.
	syl	G*"orz
	pos	g@orts; n.
	def	the German name for {Gorizia}.
gosh	ety	C18: euphemistic for God, as in by gosh&! 
gosh	0.
	syl	gosh
	pron	<goS>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of mild surprise or wonder.
goshawk	ety	Old English g*_oshafoc; see #7goose %1#7, hawk 
goshawk	0.
	syl	gos+hawk
	pron	<1gos2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large hawk, of Europe, Asia, and North America, having a bluish-grey back and wings and paler underparts: used in falconry.
Goshen	1.
	syl	Go+shen
	pron	<1g*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ancient Egypt, east of the Nile delta: granted to Jacob and his descendants by the king of Egypt and inhabited by them until the Exodus (Genesis 45:10).
Goshen	2.
	syl	Go+shen
	pron	<1g*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of comfort and plenty.
gosling	ety	C15: from Old Norse g@aslingr; related to Danish g*"asling; see {#7goose %1#7, -#7ling %1}
gosling	1.
	syl	gos+ling
	pron	<1gozliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young goose.
gosling	2.
	syl	gos+ling
	pron	<1gozliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an inexperienced or youthful person.
go-slow	1.a.
	syl	go-slow
	pos	n.
	def	a deliberate slackening of the rate of production by organized labour as a tactic in industrial conflict.
go-slow	1.b.
	syl	go-slow
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; go-slow tactics.
	def	U.S. equivalent: {slowdown}.
go slow	infl
	head	go-slow
	syl	go slow.
	pos	vb.
go-slow	2.
	syl	go-slow
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work deliberately slowly as a tactic in industrial conflict.
gospel	ety	Old English g*_odspell, from g*_od #7good+ spell message; see {#7spell %2;} compare Old Norse guthspjall, Old High German guotspell 
gospel	1.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gospel truth}. an unquestionable truth.
	exam	1	to take someone's word as gospel.
gospel	2.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine maintained to be of great importance.
gospel	3.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States.
gospel	4.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	the message or doctrine of a religious teacher.
gospel	5.a.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels.
gospel	5.b.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ.
gospel	5.c.
	syl	gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the gospel story.
Gospel	1.
	syl	Gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
Gospel	2.
	syl	Gos+pel
	pron	<1gospL>
	pos	n.
	def	a reading from one of these in a religious service.
gospeller	1.
	syl	gos+pel+ler
	pron	<1gosp*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reads or chants the Gospel in a religious service.
gospeller	2.
	syl	gos+pel+ler
	pron	<1gosp*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who professes to preach a gospel held exclusively by him and others of a like mind.
gospel oath	0.
	syl	gos+pel oath
	def	an oath sworn on the Gospels.
Gosplan	ety	C20: from Russian Gos (udarstvennaya) Plan (ovaya Comissiya) State Planning Committee
Gosplan	0.
	syl	Gos+plan
	pron	<1gos2pl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state planning commission of the Soviet Union or any of its constituent republics: responsible for coordination and development of the economy, social services, etc.
gospodin	ety	literally: lord
gospoda	infl
	head	gospodin
	syl	gos+po+da
	pron	<-pa1da>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gospodin	0.
	syl	gos+po+din
	pron	Russian. <g*spa1din>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian title of address, often indicating respect, equivalent to when used alone or to when before a name.
Gosport	0.
	syl	Gos+port
	pron	<1gos2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Hampshire on Portsmouth harbour: naval base since the 16th century. Pop.: 75947 (1971).
gossamer	ety	C14 (in the sense: a filmy cobweb): probably from gos #7goose %1#7+ somer {#7summer %1#7}; the phrase refers to St. Martin's summer, a period in November when goose was traditionally eaten; from the prevalence of the cobweb in the autumn; compare German G*"ansemonat, literally: goosemonth, used for November
gossamer	1.
	syl	gos+sa+mer
	pron	<1gos*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gauze or silk fabric of the very finest texture.
gossamer	2.
	syl	gos+sa+mer
	pron	<1gos*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a filmy cobweb often seen on foliage or floating in the air.
gossamer	3.
	syl	gos+sa+mer
	pron	<1gos*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling gossamer in fineness or filminess.
gossamer	4.
	syl	gos+sa+mer
	pron	<1gos*m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of or resembling gossamer.
	exam	1	gossamer wings.
Gosse	0.
	syl	Gosse
	pron	<gos>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.mund Wil@.liam}. 1849-1928, English critic and poet, noted particularly for his autobiographical work (1907).
gossip	ety	Old English godsibb godparent, from #7god+sib ; the term came to be applied to familiar friends, esp. a woman's female friends at the birth of a child, hence a person, esp. a woman, fond of light talk &- #!gos+sip+er n.
gossip	1.
	syl	gos+sip
	pron	<1gosip>
	pos	n.
	def	casual and idle chat.
	exam	1	to have a gossip with a friend.
gossip	2.
	syl	gos+sip
	pron	<1gosip>
	pos	n.
	def	a conversation involving malicious chatter or rumours about other people.
	exam	1	a gossip about the neighbours.
gossip	3.
	syl	gos+sip
	pron	<1gosip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gossipmonger}. a person who habitually talks about others, esp. maliciously.
gossip	4.
	syl	gos+sip
	pron	<1gosip>
	pos	n.
	def	light easy communication.
	exam	1	to write a letter full of gossip.
gossip	5.
	syl	gos+sip
	pron	<1gosip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a close woman friend.
gossip	6.
	syl	gos+sip
	pron	<1gosip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to talk casually or maliciously (about other people).
gossipingly	sub
	head	gossip
	syl	gos+sip+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gossipy	sub
	head	gossip
	syl	gos+sip:y
	pos	adj.
gossipmonger	0.
	syl	gos:sip+mon:ger
	pron	<1gosip2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spreader of rumours.
gossoon	ety	C17: from Old French gar*,con 
gossoon	0.
	syl	gos+soon
	pron	<go1su:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	a boy, esp. a servant boy.
goster	ety	C18: from earlier gauster, from Middle English galstre, of obscure origin
goster	0.
	syl	gos+ter
	pron	<1gost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to laugh uncontrollably.
got	1.
	syl	got
	pron	<got>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {get}.
got	2.a.
	syl	got
	pron	<got>
	pos	vb.
	def	to possess.
	exam	1	he has got three apples.
got	2.b.
	syl	got
	pron	<got>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary to express compulsion felt to be imposed by or upon the speaker.
	exam	1	I've got to get a new coat.
have got it badly	3.
	head	got
	syl	have got it badly.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be infatuated.
Gota	0.
	syl	G*"o:ta
	pron	Swedish <1j$o:ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Sweden, draining Lake V*"anern and flowing south-southwest to the Kattegat: forms part of the {G*"ota Canal}, which links G*"oteborg in the west with Stockholm in the east. Length: 93 km (58 miles).
Gotama	0.
	syl	Go:ta:ma
	pron	<1g*ut*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Pali form of the name {Gautama}.
Gothenburg	alt
	head	Goteborg
	or	Goteborg
	syl	Goth+en+burg
	pos	n.
Goteborg	0.
	or	Gothenburg
	syl	G*"o+te:borg
	pron	Swedish <2j@ot*1bcrj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Sweden, at the mouth of the G*"ota River: the largest port and second largest city in the country; developed through the Swedish East India Company and grew through Napoleon's continental blockade and with the opening of the G*"ota Canal (1832); university (1891). Pop.: 445704 (1974 est.).
Goth	1.
	syl	Goth
	pron	<goT>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an East Germanic people from Scandinavia who settled south of the Baltic early in the first millennium #7a.d. They moved on to the Ukrainian steppes and raided and later invaded many parts of the Roman Empire from the 3rd to the 5th century. See also {Ostrogoth, Visigoth}.
Goth	2.
	syl	Goth
	pron	<goT>
	pos	n.
	def	a rude or barbaric person.
Goth	0.
	syl	Goth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Gothic.
Gotha	0.
	syl	Go+tha
	pron	<1g*uT*>, German <1go:ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW East Germany, on the N edge of the Thuringian forest: capital of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1826-1918); noted for the (a record of the royal and noble houses of Europe, first published in 1764). Pop.: 57038 (1972 est.).
Gotham	1.
	syl	Goth+am
	pron	<1g*ut*m>, <1got*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N central England, in Nottinghamshire near Nottingham: renowned for the legend of its early inhabitants, the Wise Men of Gotham, who feigned stupidity in order to dissuade King John from residing in their neighbourhood.
Gotham	2.
	syl	Goth+am
	pron	<1goT*m>, <1g*uT*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a nickname for the city of {New York}.
Gothenburg	0.
	syl	Goth+en+burg
	pron	<1goT*n2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {G*"oteborg}.
Gothic	1.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or resembling the style of architecture that was used in W Europe from the 12th to the 16th centuries, characterized by the lancet arch, the ribbed vault, and the flying buttress.
Gothic	2.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of sculpture, painting, or other arts as practised in W Europe from the 12th to the 16th centuries.
Gothic	3.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to a literary style characterized by gloom, the grotesque, and the supernatural, popular esp. in the late 18th century.
Gothic	4.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Goths or their language.
Gothic	5.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	primitive and barbarous in style, behaviour, etc.
Gothic	6.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Middle Ages.
Gothic	7.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	n.
	def	Gothic architecture or art.
Gothic	8.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the ancient Goths, known mainly from fragments of a translation of the Bible made in the 4th century by Bishop Wulfila. See also {East Germanic}.
Gothic	9.
	syl	Goth+ic
	pron	<1goTik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit): {black letter}. the family of heavy script typefaces in use from about the 15th to 18th centuries.
Gothically	sub
	head	Gothic
	syl	Goth:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Gothic arch	0.
	syl	Goth+ic arch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lancet arch}.
Gothicism	1.
	syl	Goth:i+cism
	pron	<1goTi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to, use of, or imitation of the Gothic style, esp. in architecture.
Gothicism	2.
	syl	Goth:i+cism
	pron	<1goTi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	crudeness of manner or style.
Gothicise	alt
	head	Gothicize
	or	Gothicize
	syl	Goth:i+cise
	pron	<1goTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Gothicize	0.
	or	Gothicise
	syl	Goth:i+cize
	pron	<1goTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make Gothic in style.
Gothicizer	sub
	head	Gothicize
	or	Gothiciser
	syl	Goth:i+2ciz+er
	pos	n.
Gothiciser	sub
	head	Gothicize
	or	Gothicizer
	syl	Goth:i+2cis+er
	pos	n.
go through	1.
	syl	go through
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be approved or accepted.
	exam	1	the amendment went through.
go through	2.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to consume; exhaust.
	exam	1	we went through our supplies in a day;
	exam	2	some men go through a pair of socks in no time.
go through	3.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {go over}. to examine and revise as necessary.
	exam	1	he went through the figures.
go through	4.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer.
	exam	1	she went through tremendous pain.
go through	5.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {go over}. to rehearse.
	exam	1	let's just go through the details again.
go through	6.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {go over}. to clean.
	exam	1	she went through the cupboards in the spring cleaning.
go through	7.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to participate in.
	exam	1	she went through the degree ceremony without getting too nervous.
go through	8.
	syl	go through
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	foll by to bring to a successful conclusion, often by persistence.
go through	9.
	syl	go through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a book
	def	to be published in.
	exam	1	that book has gone through three printings this year alone.
Gothland	infl
	head	Gotland
	or	Gottland
	syl	Goth+land
	pos	n.
Gottland	infl
	head	Gotland
	or	Gothland
	syl	Gott+land
	pos	n.
Gotland	0.
	syl	Got+land
	pron	<1gotl*nd>, Swedish <1gctlant>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Baltic Sea, off the SE coast of Sweden: important trading centre since the Bronze Age; long disputed between Sweden and Denmark, finally becoming Swedish in 1645; tourism and agriculture now important. Capital: Visby. Pop.: (including associated islands) 53780 (1970). Area: 3140 sq. km (1225 sq. miles).
go to	1.
	syl	go to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be awarded to.
	exam	1	the Nobel prize last year went to a Scot.
go to it	2.
	head	go to
	syl	go to it.
	def	to tackle a task vigorously. {~}
go to	3.
	syl	go to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an exclamation expressing surprise, encouragement, etc.
go together	1.
	syl	go to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be mutually suited; harmonize.
	exam	1	the colours go well together.
go together	2.
	syl	go to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of two people of opposite sex
	def	to associate frequently with each other.
	exam	1	they had been going together for two years.
gotta	0.
	syl	got+ta
	pron	<1got*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang. contraction of
	def	got to.
gotten	1.
	syl	got+ten
	pron	<1gotN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the past participle of {get}.
gotten	2.a.
	syl	got+ten
	pron	<1gotN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to have obtained.
	exam	1	he had gotten a car for his 21st birthday.
gotten	2.b.
	syl	got+ten
	pron	<1gotN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to have become.
	exam	1	I've gotten sick of your constant bickering.
Gotterdammerung	0.
	syl	G*"ot+ter+d*"am+mer+ung
	pron	<2got*1dem*2ruG>, German <2g@ot*r1dem*?!2ruG>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	the twilight of the gods; their ultimate destruction in a battle with the forces of evil. Norse equivalent: {Ragnar*"ok}.
Gottfried von Strassburg	0.
	syl	Gott:fried von Strass+burg
	pron	German <1gctfrEt> <fcn> <1Stra:sburk>
	pos	n.
	def	early 13th-century German poet; author of the incomplete epic the version of the legend that served as the basis of Wagner's opera.
Gottingen	0.
	syl	G*"ot+tin+gen
	pron	<1g@otiG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Germany, in Lower Saxony; important member of the Hanseatic League (14th century); university, founded in 1734 by George II of England. Pop.: 120435 (1974 est.).
Gotz von Berlichingen	0.
	syl	G*"otz von Ber+lich+ing+en
	qual	German
	def	g@ots f@$n #!b$erl$I*,c$I&n$$n). See {Berlichingen}.
gouache	ety	C19: from French, from Italian guazzo puddle, from Latin aqu*_ati*_o a watering place, from aqua water
gouache	1.
	syl	gou:ache
	pron	<gu1a:S>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {body colour}. a painting technique using opaque watercolour paint in which the pigments are bound with glue and the lighter tones contain white.
gouache	2.
	syl	gou:ache
	pron	<gu1a:S>
	pos	n.
	def	the paint used in this technique.
gouache	3.
	syl	gou:ache
	pron	<gu1a:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting done by this method.
Gouda	1.
	syl	Gou+da
	pron	<1gaud*>, Dutch <1$xcuda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the W Netherlands, in South Holland province: important medieval cloth trade; famous for its cheese. Pop.: 47920 (1973 est.).
Gouda	2.
	syl	Gou+da
	pron	<1gaud*>, Dutch <1$xcuda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large flat round Dutch cheese, mild and similar in taste to Edam.
gouge	ety	C15: from French, from Late Latin gulbia a chisel, of Celtic origin
gouge	1.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to scoop or force (something) out of its position, esp. with the fingers or a pointed instrument.
gouge	2.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to cut (a hole or groove) in (something) with a sharp instrument or tool.
gouge	3.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to extort from.
gouge	4.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to dig for (opal). {~}
gouge	5.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a type of chisel with a blade that has a concavo-convex section.
gouge	6.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a mark or groove made with, or as if with, a gouge.
gouge	7.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a fine deposit of rock fragments, esp. clay, occurring between the walls of a fault or mineral vein.
gouge	8.
	syl	gouge
	pron	<gauJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	extortion; swindling.
gouger	sub
	head	gouge
	syl	goug+er
	pos	n.
goulash	ety	C19: from Hungarian guly*'as hus herdsman's meat, from gulya herd
goulash	1.
	syl	gou+lash
	pron	<1gu:l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Hungarian goulash}. a rich stew, originating in Hungary, made of beef, lamb, or veal highly seasoned with paprika.
goulash	2.
	syl	gou+lash
	pron	<1gu:l@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a method of dealing in threes and fours without first shuffling the cards, to produce freak hands.
Benjamin Apthorp	infl
	head	Gould
	syl	Ben:ja:min Ap:thorp.
	pos	n.
Gould	0.
	syl	Gould
	pron	<gu:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	1824-96, U.S. astronomer: the first to use the telegraph to determine longtitudes; founded the (1849).
go under	1.
	syl	go un+der
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sink below (a surface).
go under	2.
	syl	go un+der
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to founder or drown.
go under	3.
	syl	go un+der
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be conquered or overwhelmed.
	exam	1	the firm went under in the economic crisis.
Charles Francois	infl
	head	Gounod
	syl	Charles Fran:*,cois
	pron	<Sarl> <fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Gounod	0.
	syl	Gou:nod
	pron	<1gu:n*u>, French <gu1no>
	pos	n.
	def	1818-93, French composer of the operas (1859) and (1867).
go up	1.
	syl	go up
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or lead to or as if to a higher place or level; rise; increase.
	exam	1	prices are always going up;
	exam	2	the curtain goes up at eight o'clock;
	exam	3	new buildings are going up all around us.
go up	2.
	syl	go up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be destroyed.
	exam	1	the house went up in flames.
go up	3.
	syl	go up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to go or return (to college or university) at the beginning of a term or academic year.
gourami	ety	from Malay gurami 
gourami	infl
	or	gouramis
	syl	gou+ra+mi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gouramis	infl
	head	gourami
	or	gourami
	syl	gou+ra+mis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gourami	1.
	syl	gou+ra+mi
	pron	<1gu*r*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a large SE Asian labyrinth fish, used for food and (when young) as an aquarium fish.
gourami	2.
	syl	gou+ra+mi
	pron	<1gu*r*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other labyrinth fishes, such as ({kissing gourami}) , many of which are brightly coloured and popular aquarium fishes.
gourd	ety	C14: from Old French gourde, ultimately from Latin cucurbita 
gourd	1.
	syl	gourd
	pron	<gu*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of various cucurbitaceous or similar plants, esp. the bottle gourd and some squashes, whose dried shells are used for ornament, drinking cups, etc.
gourd	2.
	syl	gourd
	pron	<gu*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that bears this fruit. See also {sour gourd, dishcloth gourd, calabash}.
gourd	3.
	syl	gourd
	pron	<gu*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a bottle or flask made from the dried shell of the bottle gourd.
gourd	4.
	syl	gourd
	pron	<gu*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bottle shaped like a gourd.
gourdlike	sub
	head	gourd
	syl	gourd+2like
	pos	adj.
gourdshaped	sub
	head	gourd
	syl	gourd+2shaped
	pos	adj.
gourde	ety	C19: from French, feminine of gourd heavy, from Latin gurdus a stupid person
gourde	0.
	syl	gourde
	pron	<gu*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Haiti, divided into 100 centimes.
gourmand	ety	C15: from Old French gourmant, of uncertain origin
gormand	alt
	head	gourmand
	or	gourmand
	syl	gor+mand
	pos	n.
gourmand	0.
	or	gormand
	syl	gour+mand
	pron	<1gu*m*nd>, French <gur1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a person devoted to eating and drinking, esp. to excess.
gourmandism	sub
	head	gourmand
	syl	gour+mand+2ism
	pos	n.
gormandize	alt
	head	gourmandise
	or	gourmandise
	syl	gor+man+dize
	pron	<2gc:m*n1dEz>
	pos	n.
gourmandise	0.
	or	gormandize
	syl	gour+man+dise
	pron	<2gc:m*n1dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a love of and taste for good food.
gourmet	ety	C19: from French, from Old French gromet serving boy
gourmet	0.
	syl	gour+met
	pron	<1gu*mA>, French <gur1me>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cultivates a discriminating palate for the enjoyment of good food and drink.
Remy de	infl
	head	Gourmont
	syl	Re:my de
	pron	<r*1mi> <d*>
	pos	n.
Gourmont	0.
	syl	Gour:mont
	pron	French <gur1m?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1915, French symbolist critic and novelist.
gout	ety	C13: from Old French goute gout (thought to result from drops of humours), from Latin gutta a drop
gout	1.
	syl	gout
	pron	<gaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a metabolic disease characterized by painful inflammation of certain joints, esp. of the big toe and foot, caused by deposits of sodium urate in them.
gout	2.
	syl	gout
	pron	<gaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a drop or splash, esp. of blood.
gouty	sub
	head	gout
	syl	gout:y
	pos	adj.
goutily	sub
	head	gout
	syl	gout:i+ly
	pos	adv.
goutiness	sub
	head	gout
	syl	gout:i+ness
	pos	n.
gout	0.
	syl	go*^ut
	pos	French. gu; n.
	def	taste or good taste.
goutweed	0.
	syl	gout+weed
	pron	<1gaut2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely naturalized Eurasian umbelliferous plant, with white flowers and creeping underground stems. Also called: {bishop's weed, ground elder, herb Gerard}.
gov	alt
	head	Gov
	or	Gov
	syl	gov.
Gov	1.
	or	gov
	syl	Gov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	government.
Gov	2.
	or	gov
	syl	Gov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	governor.
govern	ety	C13: from Old French gouverner, from Latin gubern*_are to steer, from Greek kubernan 
govern	1.
	syl	gov+ern
	pron	<1g^vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to direct and control the actions, affairs, policies, functions, etc., of (a political unit, organization, nation, etc.); rule.
govern	2.
	syl	gov+ern
	pron	<1g^vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exercise restraint over; regulate or direct.
	exam	1	to govern one's temper.
govern	3.
	syl	gov+ern
	pron	<1g^vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be a predominant influence on (something); decide or determine (something).
	exam	1	his injury governed his decision to avoid sports.
govern	4.
	syl	gov+ern
	pron	<1g^vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to control the speed of an (engine, machine, etc.) using a governor.
govern	5.
	syl	gov+ern
	pron	<1g^vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to control the rate of flow of (a fluid) by using an automatic valve.
govern	6.
	syl	gov+ern
	pron	<1g^vN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a word
	def	to determine the inflection of (another word).
	exam	1	Latin nouns govern adjectives that modify them.
governable	sub
	head	govern
	syl	gov+ern+a:ble
	pos	adj.
governability	sub
	head	govern
	or	governableness
	syl	gov+ern+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
governableness	sub
	head	govern
	or	governability
	syl	gov+ern+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
governance	1.
	syl	gov+ern+ance
	pron	<1g^v*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	government, control, or authority.
governance	2.
	syl	gov+ern+ance
	pron	<1g^v*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the action, manner, or system of governing.
governess	0.
	syl	gov+er+ness
	pron	<1g^v*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman teacher employed in a private household to teach and train the children.
government	1.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of political authority over the actions, affairs, etc., of a political unit, people, etc., as well as the performance of certain functions for this unit or body; the action of governing; political rule and administration.
government	2.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the system or form by which a community, etc., is ruled.
	exam	1	tyrannical government.
government	3.a.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the executive policy-making body of a political unit, community, etc.; ministry or administration.
	exam	1	yesterday we got a new government.
government	3.b.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when of a specific country
	exam	1	the British Government.
government	4.a.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state and its administration.
	exam	1	blame it on the government.
government	4.b.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a government agency.
government	5.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	regulation; direction.
government	6.
	syl	gov+ern+ment
	pron	<1g^v*nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the determination of the form of one word by another word.
governmental	sub
	head	government
	syl	gov+ern+men+tal
	pron	<2g^v*n1mentL>
	pos	adj.
governmentally	sub
	head	government
	syl	gov+ern+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
government issue	0.
	syl	gov+ern+ment is+sue
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	supplied by a government or government agency.
governor	1.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who governs.
governor	2.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler or chief magistrate of a colony, province, etc.
governor	3.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the representative of the Crown in a British colony.
governor	4.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the senior administrator or head of a society, prison, etc.
governor	5.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief executive of any state in the U.S.
governor	6.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that controls the speed of an engine, esp. by regulating the supply of fuel, etc., either to limit the maximum speed or to maintain a constant speed.
governor	7.
	syl	gov+er+nor
	pron	<1g^v*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a name or title of respect to a father, employer, etc.
governors general	infl
	head	governor general
	or	governor generals
	syl	gov+er+nors gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
governor generals	infl
	head	governor general
	or	governors general
	syl	gov+er+nor gen+er+als.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
governor general	1.
	syl	gov+er+nor gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the representative of the Crown in a dominion of the Commonwealth or a British colony; vicegerent.
governor general	2.
	syl	gov+er+nor gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a governor with jurisdiction or precedence over other governors.
governor-generalship	sub
	head	governor general
	syl	gov:er:nor-1gen:er:al+2ship
	pos	n.
governorship	0.
	syl	gov+er+nor+ship
	pron	<1g^v*n*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, jurisdiction, or term of a governor.
govt	alt
	head	Govt
	or	Govt
	syl	govt.
Govt	0.
	or	govt
	syl	Govt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	government.
gowan	ety	C16: variant of gollan, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gullin golden
gowan	0.
	syl	gow+an
	pron	<1gau*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	any of various yellow or white flowers growing in fields, esp. the common daisy.
gowaned	sub
	head	gowan
	syl	gow+aned
	pos	adj.
gowany	sub
	head	gowan
	syl	gow+an:y
	pos	adj.
John	infl
	head	Gower
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Gower	H1.0.
	syl	Gow:er
	pron	<1gau*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1330-1408, English poet, noted par?!ticularly for his tales of love, the
the	infl
	head	Gower
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Gower	H2.0.
	syl	Gow+er
	pron	<1gau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in S Wales, in West Glamorgan in the Bristol Channel: mainly agricultural with several resorts.
go with	1.
	syl	go with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to accompany.
go with	2.
	syl	go with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to blend or harmonize.
	exam	1	that new wallpaper goes well with the furniture.
go with	3.
	syl	go with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be a normal part of.
	exam	1	three acres of land go with the house.
go with	4.
	syl	go with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be of the same opinion as.
	exam	1	I'm sorry I can't go with you on your new plan.
go with	5.
	syl	go with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of two people of the opposite sex
	def	to associate frequently with each other.
go without	1.
	syl	go with+out
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to be denied or deprived of (something, esp. food).
	exam	1	if you don't like your tea you can go without.
go withat goes without saying	2.
	head	go without
	syl	go withat goes without saying.
	def	that is obvious or self-evident.
gowk	ety	from Old Norse gaukr cuckoo; related to Old High German gouh 
gowk	0.
	syl	gowk
	pron	<gauk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
gown	ety	C14: from Old French goune, from Late Latin gunna garment made of leather or fur, of Celtic origin
gown	1.
	syl	gown
	pron	<gaun>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various outer garments, such as a woman's elegant or formal dress, a dressing robe, or a protective garment, esp. one worn by surgeons during operations.
gown	2.
	syl	gown
	pron	<gaun>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose wide garment indicating status, such as worn by academics.
gown	3.
	syl	gown
	pron	<gaun>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of a university as opposed to the other residents of the university town. Compare { {town} (sense 7)}.
gown	4.
	syl	gown
	pron	<gaun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with or dress in a gown.
Yakubu	infl
	head	Gowon
	syl	Ya:ku:bu
	pron	<1ja:ku2bu:>
	pos	n.
Gowon	0.
	syl	Gow:on
	pron	<1gau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, Nigerian general and statesman; head of state from 1966 until his overthrow in 1975.
goy	ety	from Yiddish, from Hebrew goi people
goyim	infl
	head	goy
	or	goys
	syl	goy+im
	pron	<1gciim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goys	infl
	head	goy
	or	goyim
	syl	goys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
goy	0.
	syl	goy
	pron	<gci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derogatory word used by Jews for a non-Jew.
goyish	sub
	head	goy
	syl	goy+ish
	pos	adj.
Francisco de	infl
	head	Goya
	syl	Fran:cis:co de
	pron	<fran1Tisko> <DA>
	pos	n.
Goya	0.
	syl	Goy:a
	pron	<1gci*>, Spanish <1goja>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1746-1828, Spanish painter and etcher; well known for his portraits, he became court painter to Charles IV of Spain (1799). He recorded the French invasion of Spain in a series of etchings (1810-14) and two paintings and (1814).
GP	1.
	syl	G.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	general practitioner.
GP	2.
	syl	G.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Gallup poll.
GP	3.
	syl	G.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	graduated pension.
GP	4.
	syl	G.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Grand Prix.
GP	5.
	syl	G.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	general pause.
GPI	0.
	syl	GPI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	general paralysis of the insane (general paresis).
GPO	0.
	syl	G.P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	general post office.
GPU	ety	from Russian Gosudarstvennoye politicheskoye upravlenie 
GPU	0.
	syl	G.P.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	State Political Administration; the Soviet police and secret police from 1922 to 1923.
GQ	0.
	syl	GQ
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	general quarters.
GR	0.
	syl	GR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Greece.
gr	1.
	syl	gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	grade.
gr	2.
	syl	gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	grain.
gr	3.
	syl	gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gross.
gr	4.
	syl	gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gunner.
gr	5.
	syl	gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gram.
Gr	1.
	syl	Gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Grecian.
Gr	2.
	syl	Gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Greece.
Gr	3.
	syl	Gr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Greek.
Graafian follicle	ety	C17: named after R. de Graaf (1641-73), Dutch anatomist
Graafian follicle	0.
	syl	Graaf+i:an fol+li+cle
	pron	<1gra:fi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluid-filled vesicle in the mammalian ovary containing a developing egg cell.
grab	ety	C16: probably from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch grabben; related to Swedish grabba, Sanskrit grbhn*_ati he seizes
grabs	infl
	head	grab
	syl	grabs
	pos	vb.
grabbing	infl
	head	grab
	syl	grab+bing
	pos	vb.
grabbed	infl
	head	grab
	syl	grabbed.
	pos	vb.
grab	1.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seize hold of (something).
grab	2.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize illegally or unscrupulously.
grab	3.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrest; catch.
grab	4.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a brake or clutch in a vehicle
	def	to grip and release intermittently causing juddering.
grab	5.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to catch the attention or interest of; impress. {~}
grab	6.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of grabbing.
grab	7.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	a mechanical device for gripping objects, esp. the hinged jaws of a mechanical excavator.
grab	8.
	syl	grab
	pron	<gr@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	something that is grabbed.
grabber	sub
	head	grab
	syl	grab+ber
	pos	n.
grabble	ety	C16: probably from Dutch grabbelen, from grabben to #7grab  &- #!grab+bler n.
grabble	1.
	syl	grab+ble
	pron	<1gr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to scratch or feel about with the hands.
grabble	2.
	syl	grab+ble
	pron	<1gr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall to the ground; sprawl.
grabble	3.
	syl	grab+ble
	pron	<1gr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to seize rashly.
graben	ety	C19: from German, from Old High German graban to dig
graben	0.
	syl	gra+ben
	pron	<1gra:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	an elongated trough of land produced by subsidence of the earth's crust between two faults.
Tiberius Sempronius	infl
	head	Gracchus
	syl	Ti:be:ri:us Sem:pro:ni:us
	pron	<tI1bi*ri*s> <sem1pr*uni*s>
	pos	n.
Gracchus	0.
	syl	Grac:chus
	pron	<1gr@k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??163-133 #7b.c., and his younger brother, {Gai@.us Sem@.pro@.ni@.us} (#!ga$I$$s), 153-121 #7b.c., known as Roman tribunes and reformers. Tiberius attempted to redistribute public land among the poor but was murdered in the ensuing riot. Violence again occurred when the reform was revived by Gaius, and he too was killed.
grace	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin gr*_atia, from gr*_atus pleasing
grace	1.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	elegance and beauty of movement, form, expression, or proportion.
grace	2.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasing or charming quality.
grace	3.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	goodwill or favour.
grace	4.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the granting of a favour or the manifestation of goodwill, esp. by a superior.
grace	5.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of propriety and consideration for others.
grace	6.a.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	affectation of manner (esp. in the phrase {airs and graces}) .
in (someone's) good graces	6.b.
	head	grace
	syl	in (someone's) good graces.
	def	regarded favourably and with kindness by (someone).
grace	7.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	mercy; clemency.
grace	8.a.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the free and unmerited favour of God shown towards man.
grace	8.b.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the divine assistance and power given to man in spiritual rebirth and sanctification.
grace	8.c.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being favoured or sanctified by God.
grace	8.d.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an unmerited gift, favour, etc., granted by God.
grace	9.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a short prayer recited before or after a meal to invoke a blessing upon the food or give thanks for it.
grace	10.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a melodic ornament or decoration.
grace	11.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	See {days of grace}.
with (a) bad grace	12.
	head	grace
	syl	with (a) bad grace.
	def	unwillingly or grudgingly.
with (a) good grace	13.
	head	grace
	syl	with (a) good grace.
	def	willingly or cheerfully.
grace	14.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add elegance and beauty to.
	exam	1	flowers graced the room.
grace	15.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour or favour.
	exam	1	to grace a party with one's presence.
grace	16.
	syl	grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ornament or decorate (a melody, part, etc.) with nonessential notes.
graceless	sub
	head	grace
	syl	grace+less
	pos	adj.
Grace	H1.0.
	syl	Grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by your, his, or her
	def	a title used to address or refer to a duke, duchess, or archbishop.
W (illiam) G (ilbert) 	infl
	head	Grace
	syl	W (illiam) G (ilbert) .
	pos	n.
Grace	H2.0.
	syl	Grace
	pron	<grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	1848-1915, English cricketer.
grace-and-favour	0.
	syl	grace-and-fa:vour
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; Brit. of a house, flat, etc.
	def	owned by the sovereign and granted free of rent to a person to whom the sovereign wishes to express gratitude.
grace cup	0.
	syl	grace cup
	pos	n.
	def	a cup, as of wine, passed around at the end of the meal for the final toast.
graceful	0.
	syl	grace+ful
	pron	<1grAsful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, etc.
gracefully	sub
	head	graceful
	syl	grace+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
gracefulness	sub
	head	graceful
	syl	grace+ful+ness
	pos	n.
grace note	0.
	syl	grace note
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note printed in small type to indicate that it is melodically and harmonically nonessential.
Graces	0.
	syl	Grac:es
	pron	<1grAsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	three sisters, the goddesses Aglaia, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, givers of charm and beauty.
gracile	1.
	syl	grac+ile
	pron	<1gr@sIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	gracefully thin or slender.
gracile	2.
	syl	grac+ile
	pron	<1gr@sIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {graceful}.
gracility	sub
	head	gracile
	or	gracileness
	syl	gra+cil+i:ty
	pron	<gr@1siliti>
	pos	n.
gracileness	sub
	head	gracile
	or	gracility
	syl	grac+ile+ness
	pos	n.
gracioso	ety	C17: from Spanish: #7gracious 
graciosos	infl
	head	gracioso
	syl	gra+ci:o+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gracioso	0.
	syl	gra+ci:o+so
	pron	<2gr@si1*us*u>, Spanish <gra1Tjoso>
	pos	n.
	def	a clown in Spanish comedy.
gracious	1.
	syl	gra+cious
	pron	<1grAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or showing kindness and courtesy.
gracious	2.
	syl	gra+cious
	pron	<1grAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	condescendingly courteous, benevolent, or indulgent.
gracious	3.
	syl	gra+cious
	pron	<1grAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or suitable for a life of elegance, ease, and indulgence.
	exam	1	gracious living;
	exam	2	gracious fur?!nishings.
gracious	4.
	syl	gra+cious
	pron	<1grAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	merciful or compassionate.
gracious	5.
	syl	gra+cious
	pron	<1grAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fortunate, prosperous, or happy.
gracious	6.
	syl	gra+cious
	pron	<1grAS*s>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of mild surprise or wonder (often in exclamatory phrases such as {good gracious&! gracious me&}!) .
graciously	sub
	head	gracious
	syl	gra+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
graciousness	sub
	head	gracious
	syl	gra+cious+ness
	pos	n.
grackle	ety	C18: from New Latin Gr*_acula, from Latin gr*_aculus jackdaw
grackle	1.
	syl	grack+le
	pron	<1gr@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {crow blackbird}. any American songbird of the genera and having a dark iridescent plumage: family (American ori?!oles).
grackle	2.
	syl	grack+le
	pron	<1gr@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various starlings of the genus such as ({Indian grackle} or {hill myna}) .
grad	0.
	syl	grad
	pron	<gr@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a graduate.
grad	1.
	syl	grad.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Maths.
	def	gradient.
grad	2.
	syl	grad.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Education.
	def	gradu?!ate(d).
gradable	1.
	syl	grad+a:ble
	pron	<1grAd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being graded.
gradable	2.
	syl	grad+a:ble
	pron	<1grAd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	denoting or relating to a word in whose meaning there is some implicit relationship to a standard.
	exam	1	@6big@9 and @6small@9 are gradable adjectives.
gradable	3.
	syl	grad+a:ble
	pron	<1grAd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a word of this kind.
gradability	sub
	head	gradable
	or	gradableness
	syl	grad+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
gradableness	sub
	head	gradable
	or	gradability
	syl	grad+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
gradate	1.
	syl	gra+date
	pron	<gr*1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change imperceptibly, as from one colour, tone, or degree to another.
gradate	2.
	syl	gra+date
	pron	<gr*1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in grades or ranks.
gradation	1.
	syl	gra+da+tion
	pron	<gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of systematic stages; gradual progression.
gradation	2.
	syl	gra+da+tion
	pron	<gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a stage or degree in such a series or progression.
gradation	3.
	syl	gra+da+tion
	pron	<gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of arranging or forming in stages, grades, etc., or of progressing evenly.
gradation	4.
	syl	gra+da+tion
	pron	<gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting, drawing, or sculpture
	def	transition from one colour, tone, or surface to another through a series of very slight changes.
gradation	5.
	syl	gra+da+tion
	pron	<gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	any change in the quality or length of a vowel within a word indicating certain distinctions, such as inflectional or tense differentiations. See {ablaut}.
gradation	6.
	syl	gra+da+tion
	pron	<gr*1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the natural levelling of land as a result of the building up or wearing down of pre-existing formations.
gradational	sub
	head	gradation
	syl	gra+1da+tion+al
	pos	adj.
gradationally	sub
	head	gradation
	syl	gra+1da+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
grade	ety	C16: from French, from Latin gradus step, from grad*_i to step
grade	1.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or degree in a scale, as of quality, rank, size, or progression.
	exam	1	small-grade eggs;
	exam	2	high-grade timber.
grade	2.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people or things of the same category.
grade	3.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a military or other rank.
grade	4.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a stage in a course of progression.
grade	5.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or rating indicating achievement or the worth of work done, as at school.
grade	6.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a unit of pupils of similar age or ability taught together at school.
grade	7.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for { {gradient} (senses 1, 2)}.
grade	8.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of angle equal to one hundredth of a right angle or 0.9 degree.
grade	9.a.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal with one purebred parent and one of unknown or unimproved breeding.
grade	9.b.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a grade sheep.
	def	Compare {crossbred, {purebred} (sense 2)}.
grade	10.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	one of the forms of the vowel in a morpheme when this vowel varies because of gradation.
grade	11.a.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	on the same level.
grade	11.b.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a river profile or land surface
	def	at an equilibrium level and slope, because there is a balance between erosion and deposition.
grade	12.a.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	to reach the required standard.
grade	12.b.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	to succeed.
grade	13.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange according to quality, rank, etc.
grade	14.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the grade of or assign a grade to.
grade	15.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to achieve or deserve a grade or rank.
grade	16.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or blend (something) gradually; merge.
grade	17.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to level (ground, a road, etc.) to a suitable gradient.
grade	18.
	syl	grade
	pron	<grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Stockbreeding.
	def	to cross (one animal) with another to produce a grade animal.
-grade	ety	via French from Latin -gradus, from gradus a step, from grad*_i to walk
-grade	0.
	syl	-grade
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a kind or manner of movement or progression.
	exam	1	plantigrade;
	exam	2	retrograde.
grade cricket	0.
	syl	grade crick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	competitive cricket, in which cricket club teams are arranged in grades.
grade crossing	0.
	syl	grade cros+sing
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {level crossing}.
graded post	0.
	syl	grad+ed post
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a position in a school, etc., having special responsibility for which additional payment is given.
gradely	ety	C13 greithlic, greithli, from Old Norse greidhligr, from greidhr ready
gradelier	infl
	head	gradely
	syl	grade+li+er
	pos	adj.
gradeliest	infl
	head	gradely
	syl	grade+li+est.
	pos	adj.
gradely	0.
	syl	grade+ly
	pron	<1grAdli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	fine; excellent.
grader	1.
	syl	grad+er
	pron	<1grAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that grades.
grader	2.
	syl	grad+er
	pron	<1grAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine, either self-powered or towed by a tractor, that levels earth, rubble, etc., as in road construction.
grade school	0.
	syl	grade school
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {elementary school}.
gradient	ety	C19: from Latin gradi*_ens stepping, from grad*_i to go
gradient	1.
	syl	gra+di+ent
	pron	<1grAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {grade}. a part of a railway, road, etc., that slopes upwards or downwards; inclination.
gradient	2.
	syl	gra+di+ent
	pron	<1grAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {grade}. a measure of such a slope, esp. the ratio of the vertical distance between two points on the slope to the horizontal distance between them.
gradient	3.
	syl	gra+di+ent
	pron	<1grAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the change of some physical quantity, such as temperature or electric potential, over a specified distance.
gradient	4.a.
	syl	gra+di+ent
	pron	<1grAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a curve
	def	the slope of the tangent at any point on a curve with respect to the horizontal axis.
gradient	4.b.
	syl	gra+di+ent
	pron	<1grAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a function, f (x, y, z
	def	the vector whose components along the axes are the partial derivatives of the function with respect to each variable, and whose direction is that in which the derivative of the function has its maximum value. Usually written: grad Compare { {curl} (sense 12), {divergence} (sense 4)}.
gradient	5.
	syl	gra+di+ent
	pron	<1grAdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sloping uniformly.
gradin	ety	C19: from French, from Italian gradino , a little step, from grado step; see #7grade 
gradine	alt
	head	gradin
	or	gradin
	syl	gra+dine
	pron	<gr*1dEn>
	pos	n.
gradin	1.
	or	gradine
	syl	gra+din
	pron	<1grAdin>
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge above or behind an altar on which candles, a cross, or other ornaments stand.
gradin	2.
	or	gradine
	syl	gra+din
	pron	<1grAdin>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of steps or seats arranged on a slope, as in an amphitheatre.
gradual	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin gradu*_alis relating to steps, from Latin gradus a step
gradual	1.
	syl	grad+u:al
	pron	<1gr@dju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, developing, moving, etc., in small stages.
	exam	1	a gradual improvement in health.
gradual	2.
	syl	grad+u:al
	pron	<1gr@dju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not steep or abrupt.
	exam	1	a gradual slope.
gradual	3.a.
	syl	grad+u:al
	pron	<1gr@dju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an antiphon or group of several antiphons, usually from the Psalms, sung or recited immediately after the epistle at Mass.
gradual	3.b.
	syl	grad+u:al
	pron	<1gr@dju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of plainsong containing the words and music of the parts of the Mass that are sung by the cantors and choir.
gradually	sub
	head	gradual
	syl	grad:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
gradualness	sub
	head	gradual
	syl	grad:u+al+ness
	pos	n.
gradualism	0.
	syl	grad:u+al+ism
	pron	<1gr@dju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy of seeking to change something or achieve a goal gradually rather than quickly or violently, esp. in politics.
gradualist	sub
	head	gradualism
	syl	grad:u+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
gradualistic	sub
	head	gradualism
	syl	grad:u+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
graduand	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin graduandus, gerundive of gradu*_ar*_i to #7graduate 
graduand	0.
	syl	grad:u+and
	pron	<1gr@dju2@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who is about to graduate.
graduate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin gradu*_ar*_i to take a degree, from Latin gradus a step
graduate	1.a.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been awarded a first degree from a university or college.
graduate	1.b.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a graduate profession.
graduate	2.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a student who has completed a course of studies at a high school and received a diploma.
graduate	3.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a container, such as a flask, marked to indicate its capacity.
graduate	4.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@dju2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to receive or cause to receive a degree or diploma.
graduate	5.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@dju2At>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to confer a degree, diploma, etc. upon.
graduate	6.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@dju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a thermometer, flask, etc.) with units of measurement; calibrate.
graduate	7.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@dju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or sort into groups according to type, quality, etc.
graduate	8.
	syl	grad:u+ate
	pron	<1gr@dju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to change by degrees (from something to something else).
graduator	sub
	head	graduate
	syl	grad:u:2a+tor
	pos	n.
graduation	1.
	syl	grad:u:a+tion
	pron	<2gr@dju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of graduating or the state of being graduated.
graduation	2.
	syl	grad:u:a+tion
	pron	<2gr@dju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ceremony at which school or college degrees and diplomas are conferred.
graduation	3.
	syl	grad:u:a+tion
	pron	<2gr@dju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or division or all the marks or divisions that indicate measure on an instrument or vessel.
gradus	ety	C18: shortened from Latin Gradus ad Parnassum a step towards Parnassus, a dictionary of prosody used in the 18th and 19th centuries
graduses	infl
	head	gradus
	syl	gra+dus+es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gradus	1.
	syl	gra+dus
	pron	<1grAd*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of *'etudes or other musical exercises arranged in order of increasing difficulty.
gradus	2.
	syl	gra+dus
	pron	<1grAd*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a dictionary or textbook of prosody for use in writing Latin or Greek verse.
Graiae	alt
	head	Graeae
	or	Graeae
	syl	Grai:ae
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Graeae	0.
	or	Graiae
	syl	Grae:ae
	pron	<1grEE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	three aged sea deities, having only one eye and one tooth among them, guardians of their sisters, the Gorgons.
Graecism	1.
	syl	Grae+cism
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	Greek characteristics or style.
Graecism	2.
	syl	Grae+cism
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	admiration for or imitation of these, as in sculpture or architecture.
Graecism	3.
	syl	Grae+cism
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a form of words characteristic or imitative of the idiom of the Greek language.
Graecize	ety	C17: from Latin graeciz*_are to imitate the Greeks, from Greek graikizein 
Graecise	infl
	head	Graecize
	syl	Grae+cise
Graeco-Roman	1.
	syl	Grae:co-Ro:man
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Greek and Roman influences, as found in Roman sculpture.
Graeco-Roman	2.
	syl	Grae:co-Ro:man
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	denoting a style of wrestling in which the legs may not be used to obtain a fall and no hold may be applied below the waist.
Graf	ety	German, from Old High German gr*_avo 
Grafen	infl
	head	Graf
	syl	Graf+en
	pron	<1gra:fN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Graf	0.
	syl	Graf
	pron	German. <gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a German or Swedish count: often used as a title.
graffito	ety	C19: from Italian: a little scratch, from graffio, from Latin graphium stylus, from Greek grapheion; see #7graft %1
graffiti	infl
	head	graffito
	syl	graf+fi+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
graffito	1.
	syl	graf+fi+to
	pron	<gr@1fEt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	any inscription or drawing scratched or carved onto a surface, esp. rock or pottery.
graffito	2.
	syl	graf+fi+to
	pron	<gr@1fEt*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	drawings, messages, etc., often obscene, scribbled on the walls of public lavatories, advertising posters, etc.
graft	ety	C15: from Old French graffe, from Medieval Latin graphium, from Latin: stylus, from Greek grapheion, from graphein to write
graft	H1.1.a.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of plant tissue (the scion) that is made to unite with an established plant (the stock), which supports and nourishes it.
graft	H1.1.b.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant resulting from the union of scion and stock.
graft	H1.1.c.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of union between the scion and the stock.
graft	H1.2.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a piece of tissue or an organ transplanted from a donor or from the patient's own body to an area of the body in need of the tissue.
graft	H1.3.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of joining one thing to another by or as if by grafting.
graft	H1.4.a.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	def	to induce (a plant or part of a plant) to unite with another part or (of a plant or part of a plant) to unite in this way.
graft	H1.4.b.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (fruit, flowers, etc.) by this means or (of fruit, etc.) to grow by this means.
graft	H1.5.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transplant (tissue) or (of tissue) to be transplanted.
graft	H1.6.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attach or incorporate or become attached or incorporated.
	exam	1	to graft a happy ending onto a sad tale.
grafter	sub
	head	graft
	syl	graft+er
	pos	n.
grafting	sub
	head	graft
	syl	graft+ing
	pos	n.
graft	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
graft	H2.1.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	work. (esp. in the phrase {hard graft}) .
graft	H2.2.a.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the acquisition of money, power, etc., by dishonest or unfair means, esp. by taking advantage of a position of trust.
graft	H2.2.b.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	something gained in this way, such as profit from government business.
graft	H2.2.c.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment made to a person profiting by such a practice.
graft	H2.3.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to work.
graft	H2.4.
	syl	graft
	pron	<gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to acquire by or practise graft.
grafter	sub
	head	graft
	syl	graft+er
	pos	n.
graft hybrid	0.
	syl	graft hy+brid
	pos	n.
	def	a plant produced by grafting a scion and stock from dissimilar plants; chimera.
graham	ety	C19: named after S. Graham (1794-1851), American dietetic reformer
graham	0.
	syl	gra+ham
	pron	<1grA*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of graham flour.
	exam	1	graham crackers.
Martha	1.
	head	Graham
	syl	Mar:tha.
	def	born 1895, U.S. dancer and choreographer.
William Franklin	2.
	head	Graham
	syl	Wil:liam Frank:lin
	def	known as born 1918, U.S. evangelist.
Kenneth	infl
	head	Grahame
	syl	Ken:neth.
	pos	n.
Grahame	0.
	syl	Gra:hame
	pron	<1grA*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1932, Scottish author, noted for the children's classic (1908).
graham flour	0.
	syl	gra+ham flour
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	unbolted wheat flour ground from whole-wheat grain, similar to whole-wheat flour.
Graham Land	0.
	syl	Gra+ham Land
	pron	<1grA*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the N part of the Antarctic Peninsula: became part of the British Antarctic Territory in 1962 (formerly part of the Falkland Islands Dependencies).
Graiae	0.
	syl	Grai:ae
	pron	<1grAE>, <1grIE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {Graeae}.
Graian Alps	0.
	syl	Gra+ian Alps
	pron	<1grA*n>, <1grI->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the N part of the Western Alps, in France and NW Piedmont, Italy. Highest peak: Gran Paradiso, 4061 m (13323 ft.).
Grail	0.
	syl	Grail
	pron	<grAl>
	pos	n.
	def	see {Holy Grail}.
grain	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin gr*_anum 
grain	1.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the small hard seedlike fruit of a grass, esp. a cereal plant.
grain	2.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of such fruits, esp. when gathered for food.
grain	3.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the plants, collectively, from which such fruits are harvested.
grain	4.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hard particle.
	exam	1	a grain of sand.
grain	5.a.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the general direction or arrangement of the fibrous elements in wood.
	exam	1	to saw across the grain.
grain	5.b.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern or texture of wood resulting from such an arrangement.
	exam	1	the attractive grain of the table.
grain	6.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the relative size of the particles of a substance.
	exam	1	sugar of fine grain.
grain	7.a.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the granular texture of a rock, mineral, etc.
grain	7.b.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the appearance of a rock, etc., determined by the size and arrangement of its constituents.
grain	8.a.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer (hair-side) layer of a hide or skin from which the hair or wool has been removed.
grain	8.b.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern on the outer surface of such a hide or skin.
grain	9.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface artificially imitating the grain of wood, leather, stone, etc.; graining.
grain	10.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest unit of weight in the avoirdupois, Troy, and apothecaries' systems, based on the weight of a grain of wheat: in all systems it has the value one seven-thousandth of a pound. 1 grain is equal to 0.0648 gram. Abbrev.: {gr}
grain	11.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {metric grain}. a metric unit of weight used for pearls or diamonds, equal to 50 milligrams or one quarter of a carat.
grain	12.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the threads or direction of threads in a woven fabric.
grain	13.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	any of a large number of particles in a photographic emulsion, the size of which limit the extent to which an image can be enlarged without serious loss of definition.
grain	14.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	cleavage lines in crystalline material, parallel to growth planes.
grain	15.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a large number of small crystals forming a polycrystalline solid, each having a regular array of atoms that differs in orientation from that of the surrounding crystallites.
grain	16.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of crystallization.
	exam	1	to boil syrup to the grain.
grain	17.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small amount.
	exam	1	a grain of truth.
grain	18.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	natural disposition, inclination, or character (esp. in the phrase {go against the grain}) .
grain	19.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	a homogenous mass of solid propellant in a form designed to give the required combustion characteristics for a particular rocket.
grain	20.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	cochineal or kermes or a red dye made from these insects.
grain	21.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dyeing.
	def	an obsolete word for {colour}.
with a grain	22.
	head	grain
	or	pinch of salt
	syl	with a grain
	def	without wholly believing.
grain	23.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to form grains or cause to form into grains; granulate; crystallize.
grain	24.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give a granular or roughened appearance or texture to.
grain	25.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to paint, stain, etc., in imitation of the grain of wood or leather.
grain	26.a.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove the hair or wool from (a hide or skin) before tanning.
grain	26.b.
	syl	grain
	pron	<grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to raise the grain pattern on (leather).
grainer	sub
	head	grain
	syl	grain+er
	pos	n.
grainless	sub
	head	grain
	syl	grain+less
	pos	adj.
grain alcohol	0.
	syl	grain al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	ethanol containing about 10 per cent of water, made by the fermentation of grain.
grain elevator	0.
	syl	grain el+e:va+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for raising grain to a higher level, esp. one having an endless belt fitted with scoops.
Percy Aldridge	infl
	head	Grainger
	syl	Per:cy Al:dridge.
	pos	n.
Grainger	0.
	syl	Grain:ger
	pron	<1grAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1961, Australian pianist, composer, and collector of folk music on which many of his works are based.
graining	1.
	syl	grain+ing
	pron	<1grAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern or texture of the grain of wood, leather, etc.
graining	2.
	syl	grain+ing
	pron	<1grAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of painting, printing, staining, etc., a surface in imitation of a grain.
graining	3.
	syl	grain+ing
	pron	<1grAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface produced by such a process.
grains of paradise	0.
	syl	grains of par:a+dise
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the peppery seeds of either of two African zingiberaceous plants, or used as stimulants, diuretics, etc. Also called: {guinea grains}.
grainier	infl
	head	grainy
	syl	grain:i+er
	pos	adj.
grainiest	infl
	head	grainy
	syl	grain:i+est.
	pos	adj.
grainy	1.
	syl	grain:y
	pron	<1grAni>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, full of, or composed of grain; granular.
grainy	2.
	syl	grain:y
	pron	<1grAni>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the grain of wood, leather, etc.
grainy	3.
	syl	grain:y
	pron	<1grAni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	having poor definition because of large grain size.
graininess	sub
	head	grainy
	syl	grain:i+ness
	pos	n.
grallatorial	ety	C19: from New Latin grall*_at*_orius, from Latin grall*_ator one who walks on stilts, from grallae stilts
grallatorial	0.
	syl	gral+la+to+ri:al
	pron	<2gr@l*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to long-legged wading birds, such as cranes and storks.
gram	ety	C18: from French gramme, from Late Latin gramma, from Greek: small weight, from graphein to write
gramme	alt
	head	gram
	or	gram
	syl	gramme
	pron	<gr@m>
	pos	n.
gram	H1.0.
	or	gramme
	syl	gram
	pron	<gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram. It is equivalent to 15.432 grains or 0.002205 pounds. Abbrev.: {g}
gram	ety	C18: from Portuguese gram (modern spelling: gr?~ao) , from Latin gr*_anum #7grain 
gram	H2.1.
	syl	gram
	pron	<gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several leguminous plants, such as the beans ({black gram} or {urd}) and ({green gram}) , whose seeds are used as food in India.
gram	H2.2.
	syl	gram
	pron	<gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of any of these plants.
gram	ety	Hindi
gram	H3.0.
	syl	gram
	pron	<gra:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a village.
gram	1.
	syl	gram.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	grammar.
gram	2.
	syl	gram.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	grammatical.
-gram	ety	from Latin -gramma, from Greek, from gramma letter and gramm*_e line
-gram	0.
	syl	-gram
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a drawing or something written or recorded.
	exam	1	hexagram;
	exam	2	telegram.
grama	ety	C19: from Spanish, ultimately from Latin gr*_amen grass
grama grass	alt
	head	grama
	or	grama
	syl	gra+ma grass
	pron	<1gra:m*>
	pos	n.
grama	0.
	or	grama grass
	syl	gra+ma
	pron	<1gra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses of the genus of W North America and South America: often used as pasture grasses.
gramarye	ety	C14: from Old French gramaire #7grammar 
gramary	alt
	head	gramarye
	or	gramarye
	syl	gram:a+ry
	pron	<1gr@m*ri>
	pos	n.
gramarye	0.
	or	gramary
	syl	gram:a+rye
	pron	<1gr@m*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	magic, necromancy, or occult learning.
gram-atomic weight	alt
	head	gram atom
	or	gram atom
	syl	gram-a:tom:ic weight
	pos	n.
gram atom	0.
	or	gram-atomic weight
	syl	gram at:om
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of an element equal to its atomic weight expressed in grams: now replaced by the mole. See {{mole%3}}.
gram calorie	0.
	syl	gram cal:o+rie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calorie}.
gram-equivalent weight	alt
	head	gram equivalent
	or	gram equivalent
	syl	gram-e:quiv:a+lent weight
	pos	n.
gram equivalent	0.
	or	gram-equivalent weight
	syl	gram e:quiv:a+lent
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of a substance equal to its equivalent weight expressed in grams.
gramercy	ety	C13: from Old French grand merci great thanks
gramercy	1.
	syl	gra+mer+cy
	pron	<gr*1mR:si>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	many thanks.
gramercy	2.
	syl	gra+mer+cy
	pron	<gr*1mR:si>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an expression of surprise, wonder, etc.
gramicidin	ety	C20: from G#7ram -(#7positive) #7+ -#7cid (#7e) #7+ -#7in 
gramicidin D	alt
	head	gramicidin
	or	gramicidin
	syl	gram:i+ci+din D
	pron	<2gr@mi1sIdin>
	pos	n.
gramicidin	0.
	or	gramicidin D
	syl	gram:i+ci+din
	pron	<2gr@mi1sIdin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic used in treating local Gram-positive bacterial infections: obtained from the soil bacterium
gramineous	ety	C17: from Latin gr*_amineus of grass, grassy, from gr*_amen grass
gramineous	1.
	syl	gra+min+e:ous
	pron	<gr*1mini*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the grass family,
gramineous	2.
	syl	gra+min+e:ous
	pron	<gr*1mini*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a grass; grasslike. {~} Also: {gra+min@.a+ceous} (@!gr@am$I#!ne$I#s$$s).
graminivorous	ety	C18: from Latin gr*_amen grass+-#7vorous 
graminivorous	0.
	syl	gram:i+niv:o+rous
	pron	<2gr@mi1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	feeding on grass.
grammar	ety	C14: from Old French gramaire, from Latin grammatica, from Greek grammatik*_e (tekhn*_e) the grammatical (art), from grammatikos concerning letters, from gramma letter
grammar	1.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology, sometimes also phonology and semantics.
grammar	2.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the abstract system of rules in terms of which a person's mastery of his native language can be explained.
grammar	3.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic description of the grammatical facts of a language.
grammar	4.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing an account of the grammatical facts of a language or recommendations as to rules for the proper use of a language.
grammar	5.a.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of language with regard to its correctness or social propriety, esp. in syntax.
	exam	1	the teacher told him to watch his grammar.
grammar	5.b.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a grammar book.
grammar	6.
	syl	gram+mar
	pron	<1gr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the elementary principles of a science or art.
	exam	1	the grammar of drawing.
grammarless	sub
	head	grammar
	syl	gram+mar+less
	pos	adj.
grammarian	1.
	syl	gram+mar+i:an
	pron	<gr*1me*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is the study of grammar.
grammarian	2.
	syl	gram+mar+i:an
	pron	<gr*1me*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the author of a grammar.
grammar school	1.
	syl	gram+mar school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a state-maintained secondary school providing an education with an academic bias for children who are selected by the eleven-plus examination, teachers' reports, or other means. Compare {secondary modern school, comprehensive school}.
grammar school	2.
	syl	gram+mar school
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another term for {elementary school}.
grammatical	1.
	syl	gram+mat:i+cal
	pron	<gr*1m@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to grammar.
grammatical	2.
	syl	gram+mat:i+cal
	pron	<gr*1m@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sentence
	def	well formed; regarded as correct and acceptable by native speakers of the language.
grammatically	sub
	head	grammatical
	syl	gram+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
grammaticalness	sub
	head	grammatical
	syl	gram+1mat:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
grammatical meaning	0.
	syl	gram+mat:i+cal mean+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the meaning of a word by reference to its function within a sentence rather than to a world outside the sentence. Compare {lexical meaning, function word}.
grammatology	0.
	syl	gram+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2gr@m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of writing systems.
grammatologist	sub
	head	grammatology
	syl	gram+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
gramme	0.
	syl	gramme
	pron	<gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gram}.
gram-molecular weight	alt
	head	gram molecule
	or	gram molecule
	syl	gram-mo:lec:u+lar weight
	pos	n.
gram molecule	0.
	or	gram-molecular weight
	syl	gram mol+e:cule
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of a compound equal to its molecular weight expressed in grams: now replaced by the mole. See {{mole%3}}.
gram-molecular	sub
	head	gram molecule
	or	gram-molar
	syl	gram-mo:1lec:u+lar
	pron	<2gr@m1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
gram-molar	sub
	head	gram molecule
	or	gram-molecular
	syl	gram-mo:lar
	pron	<2gr@m1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
Gram-negative	0.
	syl	Gram-neg:a:tive
	pos	adj.
	def	designating bacteria that fail to retain the violet stain in Gram's method.
gramophone	ety	C19: originally a trademark, perhaps based on an inversion of phonogram; see #7phono -#7, -#7gram 
gramophone	1.a.
	syl	gram:o+phone
	pron	<1gr@m*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {record-player}. a device for reproducing the sounds stored on a record, consisting of a turntable, usually electrically driven, that rotates the record at a fixed speed of 33, 45, 16, or (esp. formerly) 78 revolutions per minute. A stylus vibrates in accordance with the undulations of the walls of the groove in the record: these vibrations are converted into electric currents, which, after amplification are recreated in the form of sound by one or more loudspeakers. U.S. word: {phonograph}.
gramophone	1.b.
	syl	gram:o+phone
	pron	<1gr@m*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a gramophone record.
	def	See also {monophonic, stereophonic, quadraphonic}.
gramophone	2.
	syl	gram:o+phone
	pron	<1gr@m*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {acoustic gramophone}. an antique instrument of this type, esp. one driven by clockwork and having a horn for amplification.
Grampian Mountains	1.
	syl	Gram+pi:an Moun+tains
	pron	<1gr@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of central Scotland, ex?!tending from the southwest to the northeast and separating the Highlands from the Lowlands. Highest peak: Ben Nevis, 1343 m (4406 ft.).
Grampian Mountains	2.
	syl	Gram+pi:an Moun+tains
	pron	<1gr@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE Australia, in W Victoria. {~} Also called: {The Grampians}.
Grampian Region	0.
	syl	Gram+pi:an Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in NE Scotland, formed in 1975 from Aberdeenshire, Kincardineshire, and most of Banffshire and Morayshire. Administrative centre: Aberdeen. Pop.: 453829 (1976 est.). Area: 8700 sq. km (3360 sq. miles).
Gram-positive	0.
	syl	Gram-pos:i:tive
	pos	adj.
	def	designating bacteria that retain the violet stain in Gram's method.
grampus	ety	C16: from Old French graspois, from gras fat (from Latin crassus) + pois fish (from Latin piscis) 
grampuses	infl
	head	grampus
	syl	gram+pus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grampus	1.
	syl	gram+pus
	pron	<1gr@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely distributed slaty-grey dolphin, with a blunt snout.
grampus	2.
	syl	gram+pus
	pron	<1gr@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {killer whale}.
Gram's method	ety	C19: named after Hans Christian Joachim Gram (1853-1938), Danish physician
Gram's method	0.
	syl	Gram's meth+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	a staining technique used to classify bacteria, based on their ability to retain or lose a violet colour, produced by crystal violet and iodine, after treatment with a decolorizing agent. See also {Gram-negative, Gram-positive}.
Granada	1.
	syl	Gra+na+da
	pron	<gr*1na:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom of S Spain, in Andalusia: founded in the 13th century and divided in 1833 into the present-day provinces of Granada, Almer*'ia, and M*'alaga.
Granada	2.
	syl	Gra+na+da
	pron	<gr*1na:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Spain, in Andalusia: capital of the Moorish kingdom of Granada from 1238 to 1492 and a great commercial and cultural centre, containing the Alhambra palace (13th and 14th centuries); university (1531). Pop.: 190429 (1970).
Granada	3.
	syl	Gra+na+da
	pron	<gr*1na:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Nicaragua, on the NW shore of Lake Nicaragua: the oldest city in the country, founded in 1523 by C*'ordoba; attacked frequently by pirates in the 17th century. Pop.: 51500 (1971 est.).
granadilla	ety	C18: from Spanish, diminutive of granada pomegranate, from Late Latin gr*_an*_atum 
granadilla	1.
	syl	gran:a+dil+la
	pron	<2gr@n*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various passionflowers, such as ({giant granadilla}) , that have edible egg-shaped fleshy fruit.
granadilla	2.
	syl	gran:a+dil+la
	pron	<2gr@n*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {passion fruit}. the fruit of such a plant.
Enrique	infl
	head	Granados
	syl	En:ri:que
	pron	<An1rikA>
	pos	n.
Granados	0.
	syl	Gra:na:dos
	pron	Spanish <gra1na@dos>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1867-1916, Spanish composer, noted for the (1911) for piano, which formed the basis for an opera of the same name.
granary	ety	C16: from Latin gr*_an*_arium, from gr*_anum #7grain 
granaries	infl
	head	granary
	syl	gran:a+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
granary	1.
	syl	gran:a+ry
	pron	<1gr@n*ri>, U.S. <1grAn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or store room for storing threshed grain, farm feed, etc.
granary	2.
	syl	gran:a+ry
	pron	<1gr@n*ri>, U.S. <1grAn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a region that produces a large amount of grain.
Gran Canaria	0.
	syl	Gran Ca+na+ria
	pron	<1graG> <ka1narja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Grand Canary}.
gran cassa	ety	Italian: great drum
gran cassa	0.
	syl	gran cas+sa
	pron	Italian <1gran> <1kassa>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another name for {bass drum}.
Gran Chaco	0.
	syl	Gran Cha+co
	pron	Spanish <1gran> <1Cakc>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain of S central South America, between the Andes and the Paraguay River in SE Bolivia, E Paraguay, and N Argentina: huge swamps and scrub forest. Area: about 780000 sq. km (300000 sq. miles). Often shortened to: {Chaco}.
grand	ety	C16: from Old French, from Latin grandis 
grand	1.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	large or impressive in size, extent, or consequence.
	exam	1	grand mountain scenery.
grand	2.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or attended with magnificence or display; sumptuous.
	exam	1	a grand feast.
grand	3.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great distinction or pretension; dignified or haughty.
grand	4.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to impress.
	exam	1	he punctuated his story with grand gestures.
grand	5.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	very good; wonderful.
grand	6.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive; complete.
	exam	1	a grand total.
grand	7.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of respect; fine.
	exam	1	a grand old man.
grand	8.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	large or impressive in conception or execution.
	exam	1	grand ideas.
grand	9.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	most important; chief.
	exam	1	the grand arena.
grand	10.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	See {grand piano}.
grand	11.
	syl	grand
	pron	<gr@nd>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a thousand pounds or dollars.
grandly	sub
	head	grand
	syl	grand+ly
	pos	adv.
grandness	sub
	head	grand
	syl	grand+ness
	pos	n.
grand-	ety	from French grand-, on the model of Latin magnus in such phrases as avunculus magnus great-uncle
grand-	0.
	syl	grand-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in designations of kinship
	def	one generation removed in ascent or descent.
	exam	1	grandson;
	exam	2	grandfather.
grandam	ety	C13: from Anglo-French grandame, from Old French #7grand -#7+ dame lady, mother
grandame	alt
	head	grandam
	or	grandam
	syl	gran+dame
	pron	<1gr@ndAm>, <-d*m>
	pos	n.
grandam	0.
	or	grandame
	syl	gran+dam
	pron	<1gr@nd*m>, <-d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {grandmother}.
grandaunt	0.
	syl	grand+aunt
	pron	<1gr@nd2a:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {great-aunt}.
Grand Bahama	0.
	syl	Grand Ba+ha+ma
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Atlantic, in the W Bahamas. Pop.: 225859 (1970). Area: 1114 sq. km (430 sq. miles).
Grand Banks	0.
	syl	Grand Banks
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the continental shelf in the Atlantic, extending for about 560 km (350 miles) off the SE coast of Newfoundland: meeting place of the cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream, producing frequent fogs and rich fishing grounds.
Grand Canal	1.
	syl	Grand Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a canal in E China, extending north from Hangchow to Tientsin: the longest canal in China, now partly silted up; central section, linking the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers, finished in 486 #7b.c. ; north section finished by Kublai Khan between 1282 and 1292. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles). Chinese name: {Yun-Ho Ta}.
Grand Canal	2.
	syl	Grand Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a canal in Venice, forming the main water thoroughfare: noted for its bridges, the Rialto, and the fine palaces along its banks.
Grand Canary	0.
	syl	Grand Ca+nar:y
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Atlantic, in the Canary Islands: part of the Spanish province of Las Palmas. Capital: Las Palmas. Pop.: 489881 (1970). Area: 1533 (592 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Gran Canaria}.
Grand Canyon	0.
	syl	Grand Can+yon
	pos	n.
	def	a gorge of the Colorado River in N Arizona, extending from its junction with the Little Colorado River to Lake Mead; cut by vertical river erosion through the multicoloured strata of a high plateau; partly contained in the {Grand Canyon National Park}, covering 2610 sq. km (1008 sq. miles). Length: 451 km (280 miles). Width: 6 km (4 miles) to 29 km (18 miles). Greatest depth: over 1.5 km (1 mile).
grand chain	0.
	syl	grand chain
	pos	n.
	def	a figure in formation dances, such as the Lancers and Scottish Reels, in which couples split up and move around in a circle in opposite directions, passing all other dancers until reaching their original partners.
grandchildren	infl
	head	grandchild
	syl	grand+chil:dren.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grandchild	0.
	syl	grand+child
	pron	<1gr@n2CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	the son or daughter of one's child.
Grand Coulee	0.
	syl	Grand Cou+lee
	pron	<1ku:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a canyon in central Washington State, over 120 m (400 ft.) deep, at the N end of which is situated the {Grand Coulee Dam}, on the Columbia River. Height of dam: 168 m (550 ft.). Length of dam: 1310 m (4300 ft.).
granddaddy	alt
	head	granddad
	or	granddad
	syl	grand+dad:dy
	pos	n.
granddads	infl
	head	granddad
	or	granddaddies
	syl	grand+dads
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
granddaddies	infl
	head	granddad
	or	granddads
	syl	grand+dad:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
granddad	0.
	or	granddaddy
	syl	grand+dad
	pron	<1gr@n2d@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {grandfather}.
granddaughter	0.
	syl	grand+daugh:ter
	pron	<1gr@n2dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a daughter of one's son or daughter.
grand duchess	1.
	syl	grand duch+ess
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or a widow of a grand duke.
grand duchess	2.
	syl	grand duch+ess
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who holds the rank of grand duke in her own right.
grand duchy	0.
	syl	grand duch:y
	pos	n.
	def	the territory, state, or principality of a grand duke or grand duchess.
grand duke	1.
	syl	grand duke
	pos	n.
	def	a prince or nobleman who rules a territory, state, or principality.
grand duke	2.
	syl	grand duke
	pos	n.
	def	a son or a male descendant in the male line of a Russian tsar.
grand duke	3.
	syl	grand duke
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval Russian prince who ruled over other princes.
grande dame	0.
	syl	grande dame
	pron	French. <gr?~ad 1dam>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman regarded as the most experienced, prominent, or venerable member of her profession, etc..
	exam	1	the grande dame of fashion.
grandee	ety	C16: from Spanish grande 
grandee	0.
	syl	gran+dee
	pron	<gr@n1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish prince or nobleman of the highest rank.
grandeeship	sub
	head	grandee
	syl	gran+1dee+ship
	pos	n.
Grande-Terre	0.
	syl	Grande-Terre
	qual	French
	def	gr?~ad #!t$er) an island in the French West Indies, in the Lesser Antilles: one of the two islands which constitute Guadeloupe. Chief town: Pointe-*`a-Pitre.
grandeur	1.
	syl	gran+deur
	pron	<1gr@nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	personal greatness, esp. when based on dignity, character, or accomplishments.
grandeur	2.
	syl	gran+deur
	pron	<1gr@nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	magnificence; splendour.
grandeur	3.
	syl	gran+deur
	pron	<1gr@nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	pretentious or bombastic behaviour.
Grand Falls	0.
	syl	Grand Falls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name (until 1965) of {Churchill Falls}.
grandfather	1.
	syl	grand+fa:ther
	pron	<1gr@n2fa:@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	the father of one's father or mother.
grandfather	2.
	syl	grand+fa:ther
	pron	<1gr@n2fa:@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a male ancestor.
grandfather	3.
	syl	grand+fa:ther
	pron	<1gr@n2fa:@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a familiar term of address for an old man.
grandfather	4.
	syl	grand+fa:ther
	pron	<1gr@n2fa:@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a caterpillar or woodlouse.
grandfather clause	1.
	syl	grand+fa:ther clause
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a clause in the constitutions of several Southern states that waived electoral literacy requirements for lineal descendants of people voting before 1867, thus ensuring the franchise for illiterate whites: declared unconstitutional in 1915.
grandfather clause	2.
	syl	grand+fa:ther clause
	pos	n.
	def	a clause in legislation that forbids or regulates an activity so that those engaged in it are exempted from the ban.
grandfather clock	0.
	syl	grand+fa:ther clock
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of long-pendulum clocks in tall standing wooden cases. Also called: {longcase clock}.
grandfatherly	0.
	syl	grand+fa:ther+ly
	pron	<1gr@n2fa:@d*li>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable to a grandfather, esp. in being kindly.
grand final	0.
	syl	grand fi+nal
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the final game of the season in any of various sports, esp. football.
Grand Guignol	ety	C20: after Le Grand Guignol, a small theatre in Montmartre, Paris
Grand Guignol	0.a.
	syl	Grand Gui+gnol
	pron	French. <gr?~a gi1$jcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief sensational play intended to horrify.
Grand Guignol	0.b.
	syl	Grand Gui+gnol
	pron	French. <gr?~a gi1$jcl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or like plays of this kind.
grandiloquent	ety	C16: from Latin grandi?!loquus, from grandis great+ loqu*_i to speak
grandiloquent	0.
	syl	gran+dil:o+quent
	pron	<gr@n1dil*kw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflated, pompous, or bombastic in style or expression.
grandiloquence	sub
	head	grandiloquent
	syl	gran+1dil:o+quence
	pos	n.
grandiloquently	sub
	head	grandiloquent
	syl	gran+1dil:o+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
grandiose	ety	C19: from French, from Italian grandioso, from grande great; see #7grand 
grandiose	1.
	syl	gran+di+ose
	pron	<1gr@ndi2*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	pretentiously grand or stately.
grandiose	2.
	syl	gran+di+ose
	pron	<1gr@ndi2*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	imposing in conception or execution.
grandiosely	sub
	head	grandiose
	syl	gran+di+ose+ly
	pos	adv.
grandiosity	sub
	head	grandiose
	syl	gran+di+os+i:ty
	pron	<2gr@ndi1ositi>
	pos	n.
grandioso	0.
	syl	gran:di:o+so
	pron	<2gr@ndi1*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played in a grand manner.
grand jury	0.
	syl	grand ju:ry
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. esp. in the U.S.
	def	a jury of between 12 and 23 persons summoned to enquire into accusations of crime and ascertain whether the evidence is adequate to found an indictment. Abolished in England in 1948. Compare {petit jury}.
Grand Lama	0.
	syl	Grand La:ma
	pos	n.
	def	either of two high priests of Lamaism, the Dalai Lama or the Panchen Lama.
grand larceny	1.
	syl	grand lar+cen:y
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	the theft of property valued at over 12 pence. Abolished in 1827.
grand larceny	2.
	syl	grand lar+cen:y
	pos	n.
	usage	in some states of the U.S.
	def	the theft of property of which the value is above a specified figure, varying from state to state but usually being between ?$#800344 25 and ?$#800345 60. Compare {petit larceny}.
grandmama	infl
	head	grandma
	or	grandmamma
	syl	grand+ma:ma
	pron	<1gr@nm*2ma:>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
grandmamma	infl
	head	grandma
	or	grandmama
	syl	grand+mam:ma
	pron	<1gr@nm*2ma:>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
grandma	0.
	syl	grand+ma
	pron	<1gr@n2ma:>, <1gr@nd->, <1gr@m->
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {grandmother}.
grand mal	ety	French: great illness
grand mal	0.
	syl	grand mal
	pron	<1gron> <1m@l>, French <gr?~a> <1mal>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of epilepsy characterized by loss of consciousness for up to five minutes and violent convulsions. Compare {petit mal}.
Grandma Moses	0.
	syl	Grand:ma Mo:ses
	pos	n.
	def	the nickname of (Anna Mary Robertson) {Moses}.
Grand Manan	0.
	syl	Grand Ma+nan
	pron	<m*1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Canadian island, off the SW coast of New Brunswick: separated from the coast of Maine by the {Grand Manan Channel}. Area: 147 sq. km (57 sq. miles).
grandmaster	1.a.
	syl	grand+mas:ter
	pron	<1gr@nd2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	one of the top chess players of a particular country.
grandmaster	1.b.
	syl	grand+mas:ter
	pron	<1gr@nd2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	usage	cap. as part of title
	exam	1	Grandmaster of the USSR.
grandmaster	2.
	syl	grand+mas:ter
	pron	<1gr@nd2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	Also called: {International Grandmaster}. a player who has been awarded the highest title by the F*'ed*'eration Internationale des *'Echecs.
Grand Master	0.
	syl	Grand Mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the title borne by the head of any of various societies, orders, and other organizations, such as the Templars or Freemasons.
grandmother	1.
	syl	grand+moth:er
	pron	<1gr@n2m^@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	the mother of one's father or mother.
grandmother	2.
	syl	grand+moth:er
	pron	<1gr@n2m^@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a female ancestor.
grandmother	3.
	syl	grand+moth:er
	pron	<1gr@n2m^@d*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a familiar term of address for an old woman.
teach one's grandmother to suck eggs	4.
	head	grandmother
	syl	teach one's grandmother to suck eggs.
	def	See {{egg} %1 (sense 8)}.
grandmother clock	0.
	syl	grand+moth:er clock
	pos	n.
	def	a longcase clock with a pendulum, about two thirds the size of a grandfather clock.
grandmotherly	0.
	syl	grand+moth:er+ly
	pron	<1gr@n2m^@d*li>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable to a grandmother, esp. in being protective, indulgent, or solicitous.
Grand Mufti	1.
	syl	Grand Muf+ti
	pos	n.
	def	the titular head of the Muslim community in Jerusalem and formerly the chief constitutional adminis?!trator there.
Grand Mufti	2.
	syl	Grand Muf+ti
	pos	n.
	usage	in Turkey
	def	the former official head of the state religion.
Grand Nathe	infl
	head	Grand National
	syl	Grand Na+the.
	pos	n.
Grand National	0.
	syl	Grand Na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	an annual steeplechase run at Aintree, Liverpool, since 1839.
grandnephew	0.
	syl	grand+neph:ew
	pron	<1gr@n2nevju:>, <-2nefju:>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {geat-nephew}.
grandniece	0.
	syl	grand+niece
	pron	<1gr@n2nEs>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {great-niece}.
Grand Old Party	0.
	syl	Grand Old Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a nickname for the Republican Party since 1880. Abbrev.: {G.O.P}.
grand opera	0.
	syl	grand op+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	an opera with a serious plot and fully composed text.
grandpapa	alt
	head	grandpa
	or	grandpa
	syl	grand+pa:pa
	pron	<1gr@np*2pa:>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
grandpa	0.
	or	grandpapa
	syl	grand+pa
	pron	<1gr@n2pa:>, <1gr@nd->, <1gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	informal words for {grandfather}.
grandparent	0.
	syl	grand+par:ent
	pron	<1gr@n2pe*r*nt>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	the father or mother of either of one's parents.
grand piano	0.
	syl	grand pi:a+no
	pos	n.
	def	a form of piano in which the strings are arranged horizontally. Grand pianos exist in three sizes ({concert grand, baby grand, boudoir grand}) . Compare {upright piano}.
Grand Pr'e	0.
	syl	Grand Pr*'e
	pron	<1gron> <1prA>, French <gr?~a> <1prA>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SE Canada, in W Nova Scotia: setting of Longfellow's
Grand Prix	ety	French: great prize
Grand Prix	0.
	syl	Grand Prix
	qual	French
	def	gr?~a #!pri)
Grand Prix	1.a.
	syl	Grand Prix
	qual	French
	def	any of a series of formula motor races held to determine the annual Driver's World Championship.
Grand Prix	1.b.
	syl	Grand Prix
	qual	French
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Grand Prix car.
Grand Prix	2.
	syl	Grand Prix
	qual	French; Horse racing.
	def	a race for three-year-old horses run at Maisons Lafitte near Paris.
Grand Rapids	0.
	syl	Grand Rap+ids
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Michigan. Pop.: 190696 (1973 est.).
Grand Remonsthe	infl
	head	Grand Remonstrance
	syl	Grand Re+mon+sthe.
	pos	n.
Grand Remonstrance	0.
	syl	Grand Re+mon+strance
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the document prepared by the Long Parliament in 1640 listing the evils of the king's government, the abuses already rectified, and the reforms Parliament advocated.
grand seigneur	ety	literally: great lord
grands seigneurs	infl
	head	grand seigneur
	syl	grands sei+gneurs
	pron	<gr?~a se1$j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grand siecle	ety	literally: great century
grands siecles	infl
	head	grand siecle
	syl	grands si*`e+cles
	pron	<gr?~a 1sjekl). thA 17th cAntury in FrAnch art and litAraturA, Asp. thA classical pAriod of Louis XIV>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grandsire	H1.0.
	syl	grand+sire
	pron	<1gr@n2sI*>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {grandfather}.
grandsire	H2.0.
	syl	grand+sire
	pron	<1gr@nds*>, <-2sI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a well-established method used in change-ringing. See { {method} (sense 4)}.
grand slam	1.
	syl	grand slam
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	the winning of 13 tricks by one player or side or the contract to do so.
grand slam	2.
	syl	grand slam
	pos	n.
	def	the winning of all major competitions in a season, esp. in tennis and golf.
grandson	0.
	syl	grand+son
	pron	<1gr@ns^n>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	a son of one's son or daughter.
grandstand	1.a.
	syl	grand+stand
	pron	<1gr@n2st@nd>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	a terraced block of seats, usually under a roof, commanding the best view at racecourses, football pitches, etc.
grandstand	1.b.
	syl	grand+stand
	pron	<1gr@n2st@nd>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	grandstand tickets.
grandstand	2.
	syl	grand+stand
	pron	<1gr@n2st@nd>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	def	the spectators in a grandstand.
grandstand	3.
	syl	grand+stand
	pron	<1gr@n2st@nd>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	as if from a grandstand; unimpeded (esp. in the phrase {grandstand view}) .
grandstand	4.
	syl	grand+stand
	pron	<1gr@n2st@nd>, <1gr@nd->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to behave ostentatiously in an attempt to impress onlookers.
grandstander	sub
	head	grandstand
	syl	grand+2stand:er
	pos	n.
grand tour	1.
	syl	grand tour
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an extended tour through the major cities of Europe, esp. one undertaken by a rich or aristocratic Englishman to complete his education.
grand tour	2.
	syl	grand tour
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extended sightseeing trip, tour of inspection, etc.
granduncle	0.
	syl	grand+un:cle
	pron	<1gr@nd2^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {great-uncle}.
grand vizier	0.
	syl	grand vi+zier
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the chief officer or minister of state in the Ottoman Empire and other Muslim countries.
grange	ety	C13: from Anglo-French graunge, from Medieval Latin gr*_anica, from Latin gr*_anum #7grain 
grange	1.
	syl	grange
	pron	<grAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a farm, esp. a farmhouse or country house with its various outbuildings.
grange	2.
	syl	grange
	pron	<grAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	an outlying farmhouse in which a religious establishment or feudal lord stored crops and tithes in kind.
grange	3.
	syl	grange
	pron	<grAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a granary or barn.
the	1.
	head	Grange
	syl	the.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an association of farmers that strongly influenced state legislatures in the late 19th century.
Grange	2.
	syl	Grange
	pron	<grAnJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a lodge of this association.
Grangemouth	0.
	syl	Grange+mouth
	pron	<1grAnJm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Scotland, in the Central region: now Scotland's second port, with oil refineries, shipyards, and chemical industries. Pop.: 24572 (1971).
grangerize	ety	C19: named after Joseph Granger, 18th-century English writer, whose Biographical History of England (1769) included blank pages for illustrations to be supplied by the reader
grangerise	alt
	head	grangerize
	or	grangerize
	syl	grang+er+ise
	pron	<1grAnJ*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
grangerize	1.
	or	grangerise
	syl	grang+er+ize
	pron	<1grAnJ*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to illustrate (a book) by inserting prints, drawings, etc., taken from other works.
grangerize	2.
	or	grangerise
	syl	grang+er+ize
	pron	<1grAnJ*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raid (books, etc.) to acquire material for illustrating another book.
grangerism	sub
	head	grangerize
	syl	grang+er+ism
	pos	n.
grangerization	sub
	head	grangerize
	or	grangerisation
	syl	grang+er:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
grangerisation	sub
	head	grangerize
	or	grangerization
	syl	grang+er:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
grangerizer	sub
	head	grangerize
	or	grangeriser
	syl	grang+er+2iz+er
	pos	n.
grangeriser	sub
	head	grangerize
	or	grangerizer
	syl	grang+er+2is+er
	pos	n.
grani-	ety	from Latin, from gr*_anum #7grain 
grani-	0.
	syl	gran:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating grain.
	exam	1	graniform.
Granicus	0.
	syl	Gra+ni+cus
	pron	<gr*1nIk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient river in NW Asia Minor where Alexander won his first major battle against the Persians (334 #7b.c.) #7.
granite	ety	C17: from Italian granito grained, from granire to grain, from grano grain, from Latin gr*_anum 
granite	1.
	syl	gran+ite
	pron	<1gr@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured coarse-grained acid plutonic igneous rock consisting of quartz, feldspars, and such ferromagnesian minerals as biotite or hornblende: widely used for building.
granite	2.
	syl	gran+ite
	pron	<1gr@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	great hardness, endurance, or resolution.
granite	3.
	syl	gran+ite
	pron	<1gr@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a { {stone} (sense 9)}.
granite-like	sub
	head	granite
	syl	gran:ite-2like
	pos	adj.
granitic	sub
	head	granite
	or	granitoid
	syl	gra+nit+ic
	pron	<gr*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
granitoid	sub
	head	granite
	or	granitic
	syl	gran+it+2oid
	pos	adj.
graniteware	1.
	syl	gran:ite+ware
	pron	<1gr@nit2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	iron vessels coated with enamel of a granite-like appearance.
graniteware	2.
	syl	gran:ite+ware
	pron	<1gr@nit2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of very durable white semivitreous pottery.
graniteware	3.
	syl	gran:ite+ware
	pron	<1gr@nit2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pottery with a speckled glaze.
granitite	0.
	syl	gran+it+ite
	pron	<1gr@ni2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any granite with a high content of biotite.
granivorous	0.
	syl	gra+niv:o+rous
	pron	<gr@1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	feeding on seeds and grain.
granivore	sub
	head	granivorous
	syl	gran:i+vore
	pron	<1gr@ni2vc:>
	pos	n.
grannie	alt
	head	granny
	or	granny
	syl	gran+nie
	pron	<1gr@ni>
	pos	n.
grannies	infl
	head	granny
	syl	gran+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
granny	1.
	or	grannie
	syl	gran+ny
	pron	<1gr@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	informal words for {grandmother}. Often shortened to {gran}.
granny	2.
	or	grannie
	syl	gran+ny
	pron	<1gr@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an irritatingly fussy person.
granny	3.
	or	grannie
	syl	gran+ny
	pron	<1gr@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	a midwife or nurse.
granny	4.
	or	grannie
	syl	gran+ny
	pron	<1gr@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	See {granny knot}.
granny flat	0.
	syl	gran+ny flat
	pos	n.
	def	a flat built onto or constructed inside a house to accommodate an elderly parent.
granny's knot	alt
	head	granny knot
	or	granny knot
	syl	gran+ny's knot
	pos	n.
granny knot	0.
	or	granny's knot
	syl	gran+ny knot
	pos	n.
	def	a reef knot with the ends crossed the wrong way, making it liable to slip or jam.
Granny Smith	ety	C19: named after Maria Ann Smith, called Granny Smith (died 1870)
Granny Smith	0.
	syl	Gran+ny Smith
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of hard green-skinned apple eaten raw or cooked.
grano-	ety	from German, from Granit #7granite 
grano-	0.
	syl	gran:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	of or resembling granite.
	exam	1	granolith.
granodiorite	ety	C19: from grano+#7diorite 
granodiorite	0.
	syl	gran:o+di:o+rite
	pron	<2gr@n*u1dI*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse-grained acid igneous rock containing almost twice as much plagioclase as orthoclase: intermediate in structure between granite and diorite.
granolith	0.
	syl	gran:o+lith
	pron	<1gr@n*u2liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a paving material consisting of a mixture of cement and crushed granite or granite chippings.
granolithic	sub
	head	granolith
	syl	gran:o+1lith+ic
	pos	adj. n.
granophyre	ety	C19: from #7gran (#7ite) #7+ -#7phyre 
granophyre	0.
	syl	gran:o+phyre
	pron	<1gr@n*u2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained granitic rock in which irregular crystals of intergrown quartz and feldspar are embedded in a groundmass of these minerals.
granophyric	sub
	head	granophyre
	syl	gran:o+phyr+ic
	pron	<2gr@n*u1firik>
	pos	adj.
Gran Paradiso	0.
	syl	Gran Pa+ra+di+so
	qual	Italian
	def	gram para#!di$:zo) a mountain in NW Italy, in NW Piedmont: the highest peak of the Graian Alps. Height: 4061 m (13323 ft.).
grant	ety	C13: from Old French graunter, from Vulgar Latin credent*_are (unat?!tested), from Latin cr*_edere to believe
grant	1.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consent to perform or fulfil.
	exam	1	to grant a wish.
grant	2.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to permit as a favour, indulgence, etc..
	exam	1	to grant an interview.
grant	3.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to acknowledge the validity of; concede.
	exam	1	I grant what you say is true.
grant	4.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bestow, esp. in a formal manner.
grant	5.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (property) to another, esp. by deed; convey.
grant	6.a.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept (something) as true and not requiring verification.
grant	6.b.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take advantage of the benefits of (something) without due appreciation.
grant	7.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sum of money provided by a government or public fund to finance educational study, overseas aid, etc.
grant	8.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a privilege, right, etc., that has been granted.
grant	9.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of granting.
grant	10.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a transfer of property by deed or other written instrument; conveyance.
grant	11.
	syl	grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a territorial unit in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, originally granted to an individual or organization.
grantable	sub
	head	grant
	syl	grant+a:ble
	pos	adj.
granter	sub
	head	grant
	syl	grant+er
	pos	n.
Ulysses S (impson) 	infl
	head	Grant
	syl	U:lys:ses S (impson) 
	pos	n.
Grant	0.
	syl	Grant
	pron	<gra:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1822-85, 18th president of the U.S. (1869-77); commander in chief of Union forces in the American Civil War (1864-65).
Granta	0.
	syl	Gran+ta
	pron	<1gr@nt*>, <1gra:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the local name for the River Cam as it flows through Cambridge.
grantee	0.
	syl	grant:ee
	pron	<gra:n1tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person to whom a grant is made.
Granth	ety	from Hindi, from Sanskrit grantha a book
Grant Sahib	alt
	head	Granth
	or	Granth
	syl	Grant Sa+hib
	pos	gr^nt; n.
Granth	0.
	or	Grant Sahib
	syl	Granth
	pos	gr^nt; n.
	def	the sacred scripture of the Sikhs, believed by them to be the embodiment of the gurus.
grants-in-aid	infl
	head	grant-in-aid
	syl	grants-in-aid.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grant-in-aid	1.
	syl	grant-in-aid
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money granted by one government to a lower level of government or to a dependency for a programme, etc.
grant-in-aid	2.
	syl	grant-in-aid
	pos	n.
	qual	Education.
	def	a grant provided by the central government or local education authority to ensure consistent standards in buildings and other facilities.
grant of probate	0.
	syl	grant of pro+bate
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an instrument authorizing an executor to control and dispose of a deceased person's estate if a will has been made.
grantor	0.
	syl	gran+tor
	pron	<gra:n1tc:>, <1gra:nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who makes a grant.
gran torismo	ety	C20: from Italian
gran torismo	0.
	syl	gran tor+is+mo
	pron	<1gr@n> <tu*1rizm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a touring car; a name given to some car models, usually sports cars capable of high speed. Usually abbreviated to {GT}
granular	1.
	syl	gran:u+lar
	pron	<1gr@njul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, containing, or resembling a granule or granules.
granular	2.
	syl	gran:u+lar
	pron	<1gr@njul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a grainy or granulated surface.
granularity	sub
	head	granular
	syl	gran:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2gr@nju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
granularly	sub
	head	granular
	syl	gran:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
granulate	1.
	syl	gran:u+late
	pron	<1gr@nju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make into grains.
granulate	2.
	syl	gran:u+late
	pron	<1gr@nju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become roughened in surface texture.
granulate	3.
	syl	gran:u+late
	pron	<1gr@nju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a wound, ulcer, etc.
	def	to form granulation tissue.
granulative	sub
	head	granulate
	syl	gran:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
granulator	sub
	head	granulate
	or	granulater
	syl	gran:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
granulater	sub
	head	granulate
	or	granulator
	syl	gran:u+2lat+er
	pos	n.
granulated sugar	0.
	syl	gran:u+lat+ed sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	a coarsely ground white sugar.
granulation	1.
	syl	gran:u+la+tion
	pron	<2gr@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of granulating.
granulation	2.
	syl	gran:u+la+tion
	pron	<2gr@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a granulated texture or surface.
granulation	3.
	syl	gran:u+la+tion
	pron	<2gr@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single bump or grain in such a surface.
granulation	4.
	syl	gran:u+la+tion
	pron	<2gr@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	see {granulation tissue}.
granulation	5.
	syl	gran:u+la+tion
	pron	<2gr@nju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {granule}. any of numerous bright regions (approximate diameter 900 km) having a fine granular structure that can appear briefly on any part of the sun's surface.
granulation tissue	0.
	syl	gran:u+la+tion tis+sue
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of new connective tissue and capillaries formed on the surface of a healing ulcer or wound, usually leaving a scar. Nontechnical name: {proud flesh}.
granule	ety	C17: from Late Latin gr*_anulum a small #7grain 
granule	1.
	syl	gran+ule
	pron	<1gr@nju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small grain.
granule	2.
	syl	gran+ule
	pron	<1gr@nju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for { {granulation} (sense 5)}.
granulite	0.
	syl	gran:u+lite
	pron	<1gr@nju2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a granular foliated metamorphic rock in which the minerals form a mosaic of equal-sized granules.
granulitic	sub
	head	granulite
	syl	gran:u+lit+ic
	pron	<2gr@nju1litik>
	pos	adj.
granulocyte	0.
	syl	gran:u+lo+cyte
	pron	<1gr@njul*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of phagocytic leucocytes having cytoplasmic granules that take up various dyes. See also {eosinophil, {neutrophil} (sense 1), {basophil} (sense 2)}.
granulocytic	sub
	head	granulocyte
	syl	gran:u+lo+cyt+ic
	pron	<2gr@njul*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
granulomas	infl
	head	granuloma
	or	granulomata
	syl	gran:u+lo+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
granulomata	infl
	head	granuloma
	or	granulomas
	syl	gran:u+lo+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
granuloma	0.
	syl	gran:u+lo+ma
	pron	<2gr@nju1l*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour composed of granulation tissue.
granulomatous	sub
	head	granuloma
	syl	gran:u+lom:a+tous
	pron	<2gr@nju1lom*t*s>
	pos	adj.
granulose	0.
	syl	gran:u+lose
	pron	<1gr@nju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {granular}.
Harley	infl
	head	Granville-Barker
	syl	Har:ley.
	pos	n.
Granville-Barker	0.
	syl	Gran:ville-Bar:ker
	pron	<1gr@nvil> <1ba:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1946, English dramatist, theatre director, and critic, noted particu?!larly for his (1927-47).
grape	ety	C13: from Old French grape bunch of grapes, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German kr*_apfo; related to {#7cramp %2}#7, grapple 
grape	1.
	syl	grape
	pron	<grAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the grapevine, which has a purple or green skin and sweet flesh: eaten raw, dried to make raisins, currants, or sultanas, or used for making wine.
grape	2.
	syl	grape
	pron	<grAp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that bear grapelike fruit, such as the Oregon grape.
grape	3.
	syl	grape
	pron	<grAp>
	pos	n.
	def	See { {grapevine} (sense 1)}.
the grape	4.
	head	grape
	syl	the grape.
	def	slang for {wine}.
grape	5.
	syl	grape
	pron	<grAp>
	pos	n.
	def	See {grapeshot}.
grapeless	sub
	head	grape
	syl	grape+less
	pos	adj.
grapelike	sub
	head	grape
	syl	grape+2like
	pos	adj.
grapefruit	infl
	or	grapefruits
	syl	grape+fruit
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grapefruits	infl
	head	grapefruit
	or	grapefruit
	syl	grape+fruits.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grapefruit	1.
	syl	grape+fruit
	pron	<1grAp2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical or subtropical evergreen rutaceous tree,
grapefruit	2.
	syl	grape+fruit
	pron	<1grAp2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the large round edible fruit of this tree, which has yellow rind and juicy slightly bitter pulp.
grapefruit	xref
	syl	grape+fruit
	pron	<1grAp2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. in the U.S.): {pomelo}.
grape hyacinth	0.
	syl	grape hy:a+cinth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Eurasian liliaceous plants of the genus esp. with clusters of rounded blue flowers resembling tiny grapes.
grapes	0.
	syl	grapes
	pron	<grAps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	an abnormal growth, resembling a bunch of grapes, on the fetlock of a horse.
grapeshot	0.
	syl	grape+shot
	pron	<1grAp2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	ammunition for cannons consisting of a number of or cluster of small projectiles.
grape sugar	0.
	syl	grape sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dextrose}.
grapevine	1.
	syl	grape+vine
	pron	<1grAp2vIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several vitaceous vines of the genus esp. of E Asia, widely cultivated for its fruit (grapes): family
grapevine	2.
	syl	grape+vine
	pron	<1grAp2vIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unofficial means of relaying information, esp. from person to person.
grapevine	3.
	syl	grape+vine
	pron	<1grAp2vIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler entwines his own leg around his opponent's and exerts pressure against various joints.
graph	ety	C19: short for graphic formula 
graph	1.
	syl	graph
	pron	<gra:f>, <gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chart}. a drawing depicting the relation between certain sets of numbers or quantities by means of a series of dots, lines, etc., plotted with reference to a set of axes. See also {bar graph}.
graph	2.
	syl	graph
	pron	<gra:f>, <gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a drawing depicting a functional relation between two or three variables by means of a curve or surface containing only those points whose coordinates satisfy the relation.
graph	3.
	syl	graph
	pron	<gra:f>, <gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a symbol in a writing system not further subdivisible into other such symbols.
graph	4.
	syl	graph
	pron	<gra:f>, <gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or represent in a graph.
-graph	ety	via Latin from Greek -graphos, from graphein to write
-graph	0.
	syl	-graph
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-graph	1.
	syl	-graph
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that writes or records.
	exam	1	telegraph.
-graph	2.
	syl	-graph
	pos	n.
	def	a writing, record, or drawing.
	exam	1	autograph;
	exam	2	lithograph.
-graphic	sub
	head	-graph
	syl	-graph:ic
grapheme	ety	C20: from Greek graph*_ema a letter
grapheme	0.
	syl	graph+eme
	pron	<1gr@fEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a minimum unit of writing, such as a letter, that may take different shapes but is regarded as a representation of the same letter.
graphemically	sub
	head	grapheme
	syl	gra+1phem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-grapher	0.
	syl	-graph:er
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-grapher	1.
	syl	-graph:er
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a person who writes about or is skilled in a subject.
	exam	1	geographer;
	exam	2	photographer.
-grapher	2.
	syl	-graph:er
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a person who writes, records, or draws in a specified way.
	exam	1	stenographer;
	exam	2	lithographer.
graphic	ety	C17: from Latin graphicus, from Greek graphikos, from graphein to write; see #7carve 
graphical	alt
	head	graphic
	or	graphic
	syl	graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
graphic	1.
	or	graphical
	syl	graph+ic
	pron	<1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	vividly or clearly described.
	exam	1	a graphic account of the disaster.
graphic	2.
	or	graphical
	syl	graph+ic
	pron	<1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to writing or other inscribed representations.
	exam	1	graphic symbols.
graphic	3.
	or	graphical
	syl	graph+ic
	pron	<1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	using, relating to, or determined by a graph.
	exam	1	a graphic representation of the figures.
graphic	4.
	or	graphical
	syl	graph+ic
	pron	<1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the graphic arts.
graphic	5.
	or	graphical
	syl	graph+ic
	pron	<1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	having or denoting a texture formed by intergrowth of the crystals to resemble writing.
	exam	1	graphic granite.
graphically	sub
	head	graphic
	or	graphicly
	syl	graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
graphicly	sub
	head	graphic
	or	graphically
	syl	graph+ic+ly
	pos	adv.
graphicalness	sub
	head	graphic
	or	graphicness
	syl	graph:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
graphicness	sub
	head	graphic
	or	graphicalness
	syl	graph+ic+ness
	pos	n.
graphic arts	0.
	syl	graph+ic arts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of the fine or applied visual arts based on drawing or the use of line, as opposed to colour or relief, on a plane surface, esp. illustration and print-making of all kinds.
graphics	1.
	syl	graph+ics
	pron	<1gr@fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the process or art of drawing in accordance with mathematical principles.
graphics	2.
	syl	graph+ics
	pron	<1gr@fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of writing systems.
graphics	3.
	syl	graph+ics
	pron	<1gr@fiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the drawings, photographs, etc., in the layout of a magazine or book.
graphite	ety	C18: from German Graphit; from Greek graphein to write+-#7ite %1
graphite	0.
	syl	graph+ite
	pron	<1gr@fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blackish soft allotropic form of carbon in hexagonal crystalline form: used in pencils, crucibles, and electrodes, as a lubricant, and as a moderator in nuclear reactors. Also called: {plumbago}.
graphitic	sub
	head	graphite
	syl	gra+1phit+ic
	pron	<gr*?!1fitik>
	pos	adj.
graphitise	alt
	head	graphitize
	or	graphitize
	syl	graph:i+tise
	pron	<1gr@fi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
graphitize	1.
	or	graphitise
	syl	graph:i+tize
	pron	<1gr@fi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a substance) into graphite, usually by heating.
graphitize	2.
	or	graphitise
	syl	graph:i+tize
	pron	<1gr@fi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or impregnate with graphite.
graphitization	sub
	head	graphitize
	or	graphitisation
	syl	graph:i+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
graphitisation	sub
	head	graphitize
	or	graphitization
	syl	graph:i+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
graphology	1.
	syl	graph+ol+o:gy
	pron	<gr@1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of handwriting, esp. to analyse the writer's character.
graphology	2.
	syl	graph+ol+o:gy
	pron	<gr@1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the study of writing systems.
graphologic	sub
	head	graphology
	or	graphological
	syl	graph:o+log+ic
	pron	<2gr@f*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
graphological	sub
	head	graphology
	or	graphologic
	syl	graph:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
graphologist	sub
	head	graphology
	syl	graph+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
graphomotor	0.
	syl	graph:o+mo+tor
	pron	<1gr@f*2m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the muscular movements used or required in writing.
graph paper	0.
	syl	graph pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper printed with intersecting lines, usually horizontal and vertical and equally spaced, for drawing graphs, diagrams, etc.
-graphy	ety	via Latin from Greek -graphia, from graphein to write
-graphy	0.
	syl	-graph:y
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-graphy	1.
	syl	-graph:y
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a form or process of writing, representing, etc..
	exam	1	calligraphy;
	exam	2	photography.
-graphy	2.
	syl	-graph:y
	pos	n.
	def	indicating an art or descriptive science.
	exam	1	choreography;
	exam	2	ocean?!ography.
grapnel	ety	C14: from Old French grapin a little hook, from grape a hook; see #7grape 
grapnel	1.
	syl	grap+nel
	pron	<1gr@pnL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device with a multiple hook at one end and attached to a rope, which is thrown or hooked over a firm mooring to secure an object attached to the other end of the rope.
grapnel	2.
	syl	grap+nel
	pron	<1gr@pnL>
	pos	n.
	def	a light anchor for small boats.
grappa	ety	Italian: grape stalk, of Germanic origin; see #7grape 
grappa	0.
	syl	grap+pa
	pron	<1gra:pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit distilled from the fermented remains of grapes after pressing.
Stephane	infl
	head	Grappelli
	syl	Steph:ane
	pron	<1stefN>
	pos	n.
Grappelli	0.
	syl	Grap:pel:li
	pron	<gr*1peli>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French jazz violinist: with Django Reinhardt, he led the Quintet of the Hot Club of France between 1934 and 1939.
grapple	ety	C16: from Old French grappelle a little hook, from grape hook; see #7grapnel 
grapple	1.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come to grips with (one or more persons), esp. to struggle in hand-to-hand combat.
grapple	2.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to cope or contend.
	exam	1	to grapple with a financial problem.
grapple	3.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure with a grapple.
grapple	4.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	any form of hook or metal instrument by which something is secured, such as a grapnel.
grapple	5.a.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling.
grapple	5.b.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a grip or hold.
grapple	6.
	syl	grap+ple
	pron	<1gr@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest of grappling, esp. a wrestling match.
grappler	sub
	head	grapple
	syl	grap+pler
	pos	n.
grapple plant	0.
	syl	grap+ple plant
	pos	n.
	def	a herbaceous plant, of southern Africa, whose fruits are covered with large woody barbed hooks: family Also called: {wait-a-bit}.
grappling	1.
	syl	grap+pling
	pron	<1gr@pliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gripping or seizing, as in wrestling.
grappling	2.
	syl	grap+pling
	pron	<1gr@pliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a hook used for securing something.
hook	alt
	head	grappling iron
	or	grappling iron
	syl	hook
	pos	n.
grappling iron	0.
	or	hook
	syl	grap+pling i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a grapnel, esp. one used for securing ships.
graptolite	ety	C19: from Greek graptos written, from graphein to write+-#7lite 
graptolite	0.
	syl	grap+to+lite
	pron	<1gr@pt*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct Palaeozoic colonial animal of the class usually regarded as related to the coelenterates: a common fossil.
Grasmere	0.
	syl	Gras+mere
	pron	<1gra:s2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NW England, in Cumbria at the head of {Lake Grasmere} : home of William Wordsworth and of Thomas de Quincey.
grasp	ety	C14: from Low German grapsen; related to Old English gr@appian to seize, Old Norse gr*_apa to steal
grasp	1.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grip (something) firmly with or as if with the hands.
grasp	2.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to struggle, snatch, or grope (for).
grasp	3.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to understand, esp. with effort.
grasp	4.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of grasping.
grasp	5.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a grip or clasp, as of a hand.
grasp	6.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity to accomplish (esp. in the phrase {within one's grasp}) .
grasp	7.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	total rule or possession.
grasp	8.
	syl	grasp
	pron	<gra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	understanding; com?!prehension.
graspable	sub
	head	grasp
	syl	grasp+a:ble
	pos	adj.
grasper	sub
	head	grasp
	syl	grasp+er
	pos	n.
grasping	0.
	syl	grasp+ing
	pron	<1gra:spiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	greedy; avaricious; rapacious.
graspingly	sub
	head	grasping
	syl	grasp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
graspingness	sub
	head	grasping
	syl	grasp+ing+ness
	pos	n.
grass	ety	Old English gr@as; related to Old Norse, Gothic, Old High German gras, Middle High German gruose sap
grass	1.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any monocotyledonous plant of the family having jointed stems sheathed by long narrow leaves, flowers in spikes, and seedlike fruits. The family includes cereals, bamboo, etc.
grass	2.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	such plants collectively, in a lawn, meadow, etc. Related adj.: {verdant}.
grass	3.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar plant, such as knotgrass, deergrass, or scurvy grass.
grass	4.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	ground on which such plants grow; a lawn, field, etc.
grass	5.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	ground on which animals are grazed; pasture.
grass	6.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {marijuana}.
grass	7.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person who informs, esp. on criminals.
let the grass grow under one's feet	8.
	head	grass
	syl	let the grass grow under one's feet.
	def	to squander time or opportunity.
grass	9.a.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to retire (a racehorse).
grass	9.b.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to retire (a person).
grass	10.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered with grass.
grass	11.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feed or be fed with grass.
grass	12.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread (cloth, etc.) out on grass for drying or bleaching in the sun.
grass	13.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport, chiefly U.S.
	def	to knock or bring down (an opponent).
grass	14.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shoot down (a bird).
grass	15.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to land (a fish) on a river bank.
grass	16.
	syl	grass
	pron	<gra:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to inform, esp. to the police.
grassless	sub
	head	grass
	syl	grass+less
	pos	adj.
grasslike	sub
	head	grass
	syl	grass+2like
	pos	adj.
Grass	0.
	syl	Grass
	qual	German
	def	gras) {G*"un@.ter} (#!gynt$$r). born 1927, German novelist, dramatist, and poet, noted particularly for his novels (1959) and (1963).
grass box	0.
	syl	grass box
	pos	n.
	def	a container attached to a lawn mower that receives grass after it has been cut.
grass cloth	0.
	syl	grass cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth made from plant fibres, such as jute or hemp.
grass court	0.
	syl	grass court
	pos	n.
	def	a tennis court covered with grass. See also {hard court}.
grassfinch	0.
	syl	grass+finch
	pron	<1gra:s2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	any Australian weaverbird of the genus and related genera, many of which are brightly coloured and kept as cage birds.
grass hockey	0.
	syl	grass hock+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	field hockey, as contrasted with ice hockey.
grasshook	0.
	syl	grass+hook
	pron	<1gra:s2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sickle}.
grasshopper	1.
	syl	grass+hop:per
	pron	<1gra:s2hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	any orthopterous insect of the families ({short-horned grasshoppers}) and ({long-horned grasshoppers}) , typically terrestrial, feeding on plants, and producing a ticking sound by rubbing the hind legs against the leathery forewings. See also { {locust} (sense 1)}, {katydid}.
grasshopper	2.
	syl	grass+hop:per
	pron	<1gra:s2hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	an iced cocktail of equal parts of cr*`eme de menthe, cr*`eme de cacao, and cream.
grassland	1.
	syl	grass+land
	pron	<1gra:s2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land, such as a prairie, on which grass predominates.
grassland	2.
	syl	grass+land
	pron	<1gra:s2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land reserved for natural grass pasture.
grass-of-Parnassus	0.
	syl	grass-of-Par:nas+sus
	pos	n.
	def	a herbaceous perennial N temperate marsh plant, with solitary whitish flowers: family
grassquit	ety	from #7grass+ quit, a bird name in Jamaica
grassquit	0.
	syl	grass+quit
	pron	<1gra:s2kwit>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American finch of the genus and related genera, such as ({yellow-faced grassquit}) .
grass roots	1.
	syl	grass roots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the essentials.
grass roots	2.a.
	syl	grass roots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	people, esp. from rural areas, considered to represent fundamental and practical views, esp. in politics.
grass roots	2.b.
	syl	grass roots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	such rural areas.
grass snake	1.
	syl	grass snake
	pos	n.
	def	a harmless nonvenomous European colubrid snake, having a brownish-green body with variable markings.
grass snake	2.
	syl	grass snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar related European snakes, such as ({viperine grass snake}) .
grass tree	1.
	syl	grass tree
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blackboy}. any liliaceous plant of the Australian genus having a woody stem, stiff grasslike leaves, and a spike of small white flowers. Some species produce fragrant resins. See also {acaroid gum}.
grass tree	2.
	syl	grass tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar Australasian plants.
grass widow	ety	C16: perhaps an allusion to a grass bed as representing an illicit relationship; compare #7bastard 
grass widower	alt
	head	grass widow
	or	grass widow
	syl	grass wid+ow+er
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
grass widow	1.
	or	grass widower
	syl	grass wid+ow
	pos	n.
	def	a person divorced, separated, or living away from his or her spouse.
grass widow	2.
	or	grass widower
	syl	grass wid+ow
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose spouse is regularly away for a short period.
grassier	infl
	head	grassy
	syl	grass:i+er
	pos	adj.
grassiest	infl
	head	grassy
	syl	grass:i+est.
	pos	adj.
grassy	0.
	syl	grass:y
	pron	<1gra:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with, containing, or resembling grass.
grassiness	sub
	head	grassy
	syl	grass:i+ness
	pos	n.
grate	ety	C15: from Old French grater to scrape, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German krazz*_on 
grate	H1.1.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to small shreds by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface.
	exam	1	to grate carrots.
grate	H1.2.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrape (an object) against or (objects) together, producing a harsh rasping sound, or (of objects) to scrape with such a sound.
grate	H1.3.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to annoy.
grate	H1.4.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to abrade; erode.
grate	H1.5.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a harsh rasping sound.
grate	ety	C14: from Old French grate, from Latin cr*_atis hurdle
grate	H2.1.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework of metal bars for holding fuel in a fireplace, stove, or furnace.
grate	H2.2.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {fireplace}.
grate	H2.3.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {grating} %1 (sense 1)}.
grate	H2.4.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a perforated metal screen for grading crushed ore.
grate	H2.5.
	syl	grate
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a grate or grates.
grateful	ety	C16: from obsolete grate, from Latin gr*_atus+ -#7ful 
grateful	1.
	syl	grate+ful
	pron	<1grAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	thankful for gifts, favours, etc.; appreciative.
grateful	2.
	syl	grate+ful
	pron	<1grAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing gratitude.
	exam	1	a grateful letter.
grateful	3.
	syl	grate+ful
	pron	<1grAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	favourable or pleasant.
	exam	1	a grateful rest.
gratefully	sub
	head	grateful
	syl	grate+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
gratefulness	sub
	head	grateful
	syl	grate+ful+ness
	pos	n.
grater	1.
	syl	grat+er
	pron	<1grAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kitchen utensil with sharp-edged perforations for grating carrots, cheese, etc.
grater	2.
	syl	grat+er
	pron	<1grAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that grates.
Gratian	0.
	syl	Gra:ti:an
	pron	<1grASi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 359-383 #7a.d., Roman emperor (367-383): ruled the Western Roman Empire with his brother Valentinian II (375-83); appointed Theodosius I emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (379).
graticule	ety	C19: from French, from Latin cr*_aticula, from cr*_atis wickerwork
graticule	1.
	syl	grat:i+cule
	pron	<1gr@ti2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the grid of intersecting lines of latitude and longitude on which a map is drawn.
graticule	2.
	syl	grat:i+cule
	pron	<1gr@ti2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a scale or network of fine lines in the eyepiece of a telescope or microscope, to assist in locating objects.
gratification	1.
	syl	grat:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2gr@tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gratifying or the state of being gratified.
gratification	2.
	syl	grat:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2gr@tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that gratifies.
gratification	3.
	syl	grat:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2gr@tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {gratuity}.
gratify	ety	C16: from Latin gr*_atific*_ar*_i to do a favour to, from gr*_atus grateful+ facere to make
gratifies	infl
	head	gratify
	syl	grat:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gratifying	infl
	head	gratify
	syl	grat:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gratified	infl
	head	gratify
	syl	grat:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gratify	1.
	syl	grat:i+fy
	pron	<1gr@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to satisfy or please.
gratify	2.
	syl	grat:i+fy
	pron	<1gr@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield to or indulge (a desire, whim, etc.).
gratify	3.
	syl	grat:i+fy
	pron	<1gr@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to reward.
gratifier	sub
	head	gratify
	syl	grat:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
gratifying	sub
	head	gratify
	syl	grat:i+2fy+ing
	pos	adj.
gratifyingly	sub
	head	gratify
	syl	grat:i+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gratin	0.
	syl	grat+in
	pron	French <gra1t*~e>
	def	See {au gratin}.
grating	H1.1.
	syl	grat+ing
	pron	<1grAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {grate}. a framework of metal bars in the form of a grille set into a wall, pavement, etc., serving as a cover or guard but admitting air and sometimes light.
grating	H1.2.
	syl	grat+ing
	pron	<1grAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {diffraction grating}.
grating	H2.1.
	syl	grat+ing
	pron	<1grAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sounds
	def	harsh and rasping.
grating	H2.2.
	syl	grat+ing
	pron	<1grAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	annoying; irritating.
grating	H2.3.
	syl	grat+ing
	pron	<1grAtiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something produced by grating.
gratingly	sub
	head	grating
	syl	grat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gratis	ety	C15: from Latin: out of kindness, from gr*_ati*_is ablative pl. of gr*_atia favour
gratis	0.
	syl	gra+tis
	pron	<1grAtis>, <1gr@tis>, <1gra:tis>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	without payment; free of charge.
gratitude	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin gr*_atit*_ud*_o, from Latin gr*_atus #7grateful 
gratitude	0.
	syl	grat:i+tude
	pron	<1gr@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favours.
Henry	infl
	head	Grattan
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Grattan	0.
	syl	Grat:tan
	pron	<1gr@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1746-1820, Irish statesman and orator: led the movement that secured legislative independence for Ireland (1782), opposed union with England (1800), and campaigned for Catholic emancipation.
gratuitous	ety	C17: from Latin gr*_atu*_itus from gr*_atia favour
gratuitous	1.
	syl	gra+tu:i+tous
	pron	<gr*1tju:it*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given or received without payment or obligation.
gratuitous	2.
	syl	gra+tu:i+tous
	pron	<gr*1tju:it*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	without cause; unjustified.
gratuitous	3.
	syl	gra+tu:i+tous
	pron	<gr*1tju:it*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	given or made without receiving any value in return.
	exam	1	a gratuitous contract.
gratuitously	sub
	head	gratuitous
	syl	gra+1tu:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
gratuitousness	sub
	head	gratuitous
	syl	gra+1tu:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
gratuities	infl
	head	gratuity
	syl	gra+tu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gratuity	1.
	syl	gra+tu+i:ty
	pron	<gr*1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a gift or reward, usually of money, for services rendered; tip.
gratuity	2.
	syl	gra+tu+i:ty
	pron	<gr*1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	something given without claim or obligation.
gratuity	3.
	syl	gra+tu+i:ty
	pron	<gr*1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a financial award granted for long or meritorious service.
gratulate	ety	C16: from Latin gr*_atul*_ar*_i, from gr*_atus pleasing
gratulate	1.
	syl	grat:u+late
	pron	<1gr@tju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to greet joyously.
gratulate	2.
	syl	grat:u+late
	pron	<1gr@tju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to congratulate.
gratulant	sub
	head	gratulate
	syl	grat:u+lant
	pos	adj.
gratulation	sub
	head	gratulate
	syl	grat:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
gratulatory	sub
	head	gratulate
	syl	grat:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
Graubunden	0.
	syl	Grau+b*"un+den
	pron	German <grau1byndN>
	pos	n.
	def	an Alpine canton of E Switzerland: the largest of the cantons, but sparsely populated. Capital: Chur. Pop.: 162086 (1970). Area: 7109 sq. km (2773 sq. miles). Italian name: {Grigioni}. Romansch name: {Grishun}. French name: {Grisons}.
graupel	ety	German, from Graupe, probably from Serbo-Croatian krupa; related to Russian krup*'a peeled grain
graupel	0.
	syl	grau+pel
	pron	<1graupL>
	pos	n.
	def	soft hail or snow pellets.
grav	0.
	syl	grav
	pron	<gr@v>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of acceleration equal to the standard acceleration of free fall. 1 grav is equivalent to 9.80665 metres per second per second. Symbol: G
gravamen	ety	C17: from Late Latin: trouble, from Latin grav*_are to load, from gravis heavy; see #7grave %2
gravamina	infl
	head	gravamen
	syl	gra+vam:i+na
	pron	<-1v@min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gravamen	1.
	syl	gra+va+men
	pron	<gr*1vAmen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	that part of an accusation weighing most heavily against an accused.
gravamen	2.
	syl	gra+va+men
	pron	<gr*1vAmen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the substance or material grounds of a complaint.
gravamen	3.
	syl	gra+va+men
	pron	<gr*1vAmen>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {grievance}.
grave	ety	Old English gr@af; related to Old Frisian gref, Old High German grab, Old Slavonic grob*vu; see #7grave %3
grave	H1.1.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for the burial of a corpse, esp. beneath the ground and usually marked by a tombstone. Related adj.: {sepulchral}.
grave	H1.2.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a grave or resting place.
	exam	1	the ship went to its grave.
grave	H1.3.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	a poetic term for {death}.
have one foot in the grave	4.
	head	grave
	syl	have one foot in the grave.
	def	to be old, weak, or near death.
to make (someone) turn (over) in his grave	5.
	head	grave
	syl	to make (someone) turn (over) in his grave.
	def	to do something that would have shocked or distressed a person now dead.
	exam	1	many modern dictionaries would make Dr. Johnson turn in his grave.
grave	ety	C16: from Old French, from Latin gravis; related to Greek barus heavy; see #7gravamen 
grave	H2.1.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serious and solemn.
	exam	1	a grave look.
grave	H2.2.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or suggesting danger.
	exam	1	a grave situation.
grave	H2.3.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	important; crucial.
	exam	1	grave matters of state.
grave	H2.4.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours
	def	sober or dull.
grave	H2.5.a.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vowel or syllable in some languages with a pitch accent, such as ancient Greek
	def	spoken on a lower or falling musical pitch relative to neighbouring syllables or vowels.
grave	H2.5.b.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an accent ({*` }) over vowels, denoting a pronunciation with lower or falling musical pitch (as in ancient Greek), with certain special quality (as in French), or in a manner that gives the vowel status as a syllable nucleus not usually possessed by it in that position (as in English Compare { {acute} (sense 8)}, {circumflex}.
grave	H2.6.
	syl	grave
	pron	<gra:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a grave accent.
gravely	sub
	head	grave
	syl	grave+ly
	pos	adv.
graveness	sub
	head	grave
	syl	grave+ness
	pos	n.
grave	ety	Old English grafan; related to Old Norse grafa, Old High German graban to dig
graves	infl
	head	grave
	syl	graves
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
graving	infl
	head	grave
	syl	grav+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
graved graved	infl
	head	grave
	or	graven
	syl	graved; graved
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
graven	infl
	head	grave
	or	graved graved
	syl	grav+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
grave	H3.1.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cut, carve, sculpt, or engrave.
grave	H3.2.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to fix firmly in the mind.
grave	ety	C15: perhaps from Old French grave #7gravel 
grave	H4.0.
	syl	grave
	pron	<grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to clean and apply a coating of pitch to (the bottom of a vessel).
grave	ety	C17: from Italian: heavy, from Latin gravis 
grave	H5.0.
	syl	gra+ve
	pron	<1gra:vi>
	pos	adj. adv. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed in a solemn manner.
grave clothes	0.
	syl	grave clothes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the wrappings in which a dead body is interred.
gravel	ety	C13: from Old French gravele, diminutive of grave, gravel, perhaps of Celtic origin
gravel	1.
	syl	grav+el
	pron	<1gr@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of rock fragments and pebbles that is coarser than sand.
gravel	2.
	syl	grav+el
	pron	<1gr@vL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	small rough calculi in the kidneys or bladder.
gravels	infl
	head	gravel
	or	gravels
	syl	grav+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
gravelling	infl
	head	gravel
	or	graveling
	syl	grav+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gravelled	infl
	head	gravel
	or	graveled
	syl	grav+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
graveling	infl
	head	gravel
	or	gravelling
	syl	grav+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
graveled	infl
	head	gravel
	or	gravelled
	syl	grav+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
gravel	3.
	syl	grav+el
	pron	<1gr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover with gravel.
gravel	4.
	syl	grav+el
	pron	<1gr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confound or confuse.
gravel	5.
	syl	grav+el
	pron	<1gr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to annoy or disturb.
gravelish	sub
	head	gravel
	syl	grav+el+ish
	pos	adj.
gravel-blind	ety	C16: from #7gravel+blind, formed on the model of #7sandblind 
gravel-blind	0.
	syl	grav:el-blind
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	almost entirely blind.
gravelly	1.
	syl	grav+el+ly
	pron	<1gr@v*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or abounding in gravel.
gravelly	2.
	syl	grav+el+ly
	pron	<1gr@v*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like gravel.
gravelly	3.
	syl	grav+el+ly
	pron	<1gr@v*li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a voice
	def	harsh and grating.
graven	1.
	syl	grav+en
	pron	<1grAvN>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {grave%3}.
graven	2.
	syl	grav+en
	pron	<1grAvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	strongly fixed.
's	infl
	head	Gravenhage
	syl	's.
	pos	n.
Gravenhage	0.
	syl	Gra+ven+ha+ge
	pron	<2s$xra:v*n1ha:$x*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch name for (The) {Hague}.
graven image	0.
	syl	grav+en im+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Bible.
	def	a carved image used as an idol.
graver	0.
	syl	grav+er
	pron	<1grAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various engraving, chasing, or sculpting tools, such as a burin.
Graves	1.
	syl	Graves
	pron	<gra:v>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a white or red wine from the district around Bordeaux, France.
Graves	2.
	syl	Graves
	pron	<gra:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry or medium sweet white wine from any country.
	exam	1	Spanish Graves.
Robert (Ranke) 	infl
	head	Graves
	syl	Rob:ert (Ranke) .
	pos	n.
Graves	0.
	syl	Graves
	pron	<grAvz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1895, English poet, novelist, and critic, whose works include his World War I autobiography, (1929), and the historical novels (1934) and (1934).
Graves' disease	ety	C19: named after R. J. Graves (1796-1853), Irish physician
Graves' disease	0.
	syl	Graves' dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {exophthalmic goitre}.
Gravesend	0.
	syl	Graves+end
	pron	<2grAvz1end>
	pos	n.
	def	a river port in SE England, in NW Kent on the Thames. Pop.: 54044 (1971).
gravestone	0.
	syl	grave+stone
	pron	<1grAv2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone marking a grave and usually inscribed with the name and dates of the person buried.
Gravettian	ety	C20: from La Gravette on the Dordogne, France
Gravettian	0.
	syl	Gra+vett+i:an
	pron	<gr*1veti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, referring to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture, characterized esp. by small pointed blades with blunt backs.
grave-wax	0.
	syl	grave-wax
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {adipocere}.
graveyard	0.
	syl	grave+yard
	pron	<1grAv2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for graves; a burial ground, esp. a small one or one in a churchyard.
gravid	ety	C16: from Latin gravidus, from gravis heavy
gravid	0.
	syl	grav+id
	pron	<1gr@vid>
	pos	adj.
	def	the technical word for {pregnant}.
gravidity	sub
	head	gravid
	or	gravidness
	syl	gra+1vid+i:ty
	pos	n.
gravidness	sub
	head	gravid
	or	gravidity
	syl	gra+vid+ness
	pos	n.
gravidly	sub
	head	gravid
	syl	gra+vid+ly
	pos	adv.
gravimeter	ety	C18: from French gravim*`etre, from Latin gravis heavy
gravimeter	1.
	syl	gra+vim+e:ter
	pron	<gr*1vimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the earth's gravitational field at points on its surface.
gravimeter	2.
	syl	gra+vim+e:ter
	pron	<gr*1vimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring relative density.
gravimetry	sub
	head	gravimeter
	syl	gra+1vim+e:try
	pos	n.
gravimetrical	alt
	head	gravimetric
	or	gravimetric
	syl	grav:i+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
gravimetric	0.
	or	gravimetrical
	syl	grav:i+met+ric
	pron	<2gr@vi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or using measurement by weight. Compare {volumetric}.
gravimetrically	sub
	head	gravimetric
	syl	grav:i+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gravimetric analysis	0.
	syl	grav:i+met+ric a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	quantitative analysis by weight, usually involving the precipitation, filtration, drying, and weighing of the precipitate. Compare {volumetric analysis}.
graving dock	0.
	syl	grav+ing dock
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {dry dock}.
gravitate	1.
	syl	grav:i+tate
	pron	<1gr@vi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to move under the influence of gravity.
gravitate	2.
	syl	grav:i+tate
	pron	<1gr@vi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or towards
	def	to be influenced or drawn, as by strong impulses.
gravitate	3.
	syl	grav:i+tate
	pron	<1gr@vi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sink or settle.
gravitater	sub
	head	gravitate
	syl	grav:i+2tat+er
	pos	n.
gravitation	1.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2gr@vi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the force of attraction that bodies exert on one another as a result of their mass.
gravitation	2.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2gr@vi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any process or result caused by this interaction, such as the fall of a body to the surface of the earth.
gravitation	xref
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2gr@vi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gravity}. See also {Newton's law of gravitation}.
gravitational	sub
	head	gravitation
	syl	grav:i+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
gravitationally	sub
	head	gravitation
	syl	grav:i+1ta+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
gravitational constant	0.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion+al con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the factor relating force to mass and distance in Newton's law of gravitation. It is a universal constant with the value 6.670#M10%#-%1%1N m%2 kg%-%2. Symbol.
	exam	1	G
gravitational field	0.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion+al field
	pos	n.
	def	the field of force surrounding a body of finite mass in which another body would experience an attractive force that is proportional to the product of the masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
	exam	1	the gravitational field of the earth.
gravitational interaction	0.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion+al in:ter+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an interaction between particles or bodies resulting from their mass. It is very weak and occurs at all distances. Compare {electromagnetic inter?!action, strong inter?!action, weak interaction}.
gravitational mass	0.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tion+al mass
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of a body determined by the extent to which it responds to the force of gravity. Compare {inertial mass}.
gravitative	1.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1gr@vi2tAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or produced by gravitation.
gravitative	2.
	syl	grav:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1gr@vi2tAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or causing to gravitate.
graviton	0.
	syl	grav:i+ton
	pron	<1gr@vi2ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a postulated quantum of gravitational energy, usually considered to be a particle with zero charge and rest mass and a spin of 2. Compare {photon}.
gravity	ety	C16: from Latin gravit*_as weight, from gravis heavy
gravities	infl
	head	gravity
	syl	grav+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gravity	1.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	the force of attraction that moves or tends to move bodies towards the centre of a celestial body, such as the earth or moon.
gravity	2.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of being heavy or having weight. See also {specific gravity, centre of gravity}.
gravity	3.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gravitation}.
gravity	4.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	seriousness or importance, esp. as a consequence of an action or opinion.
gravity	5.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or conduct that is solemn or dignified.
gravity	6.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	def	lowness in pitch.
gravity	7.
	syl	grav+i:ty
	pron	<1gr@viti>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to gravity or gravitation or their effects.
	exam	1	gravity wave;
	exam	2	gravity feed.
gravity cell	0.
	syl	grav+i:ty cell
	pos	n.
	def	an electrolytic cell in which the electrodes lie in two different electrolytes, which are separated into two layers by the difference in their relative densities.
gravity fault	0.
	syl	grav+i:ty fault
	pos	n.
	def	a fault in which the rocks on the upper side of an inclined fault plane have been displaced downwards; normal fault.
gravure	ety	C19: from French, from graver to engrave, of Germanic origin; see #7grave %3
gravure	1.
	syl	gra+vure
	pron	<gr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of intaglio printing using a plate with many small etched recesses. See also {rotogravure}.
gravure	2.
	syl	gra+vure
	pron	<gr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {photogravure}.
gravure	3.
	syl	gra+vure
	pron	<gr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	matter printed by this process.
gravy	ety	C14: from Old French grav*'e, of uncertain origin
gravies	infl
	head	gravy
	syl	gra+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gravy	1.a.
	syl	gra+vy
	pron	<1grAvi>
	pos	n.
	def	the juices that exude from meat during cooking.
gravy	1.b.
	syl	gra+vy
	pron	<1grAvi>
	pos	n.
	def	the sauce made by thickening and flavouring such juices.
gravy	2.
	syl	gra+vy
	pron	<1grAvi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	money or gain acquired with little effort, esp. above that needed for ordinary living.
gravy boat	0.
	syl	gra+vy boat
	pos	n.
	def	a small often boat-shaped vessel for serving gravy or other sauces.
gravy train	0.
	syl	gra+vy train
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a job requiring comparatively little work for good pay, benefits, etc.
gray	0.
	syl	gray
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj. n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling (now esp. U.S.) of {grey}.
grayish	sub
	head	gray
	syl	gray+ish
	pos	adj.
grayly	sub
	head	gray
	syl	gray+ly
	pos	adv.
grayness	sub
	head	gray
	syl	gray+ness
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Gray
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Gray	0.
	syl	Gray
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	1716-71, English poet, best known for his (1751).
Gray code	ety	named after Frank Gray, 20th-century American physicist
Gray code	0.
	syl	Gray code
	pos	n.
	def	a modification of a number system, esp. a binary code, in which any adjacent pair of numbers, in counting order, differ in their digits at one position only, the absolute difference being the value 1.
grayling	infl
	or	graylings
	syl	gray+ling
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
graylings	infl
	head	grayling
	or	grayling
	syl	gray+lings.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grayling	1.
	syl	gray+ling
	pron	<1grAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater salmonoid food fish of the genus and family of the N hemisphere, having a long spiny dorsal fin, a silvery back, and greyish-green sides.
grayling	2.
	syl	gray+ling
	pron	<1grAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any butterfly of the satyrid genus and related genera, esp. of Europe, having grey or greyish-brown wings.
Gray's Inn	0.
	syl	Gray's Inn
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	one of the four legal societies in London that together form the Inns of Court.
Graz	0.
	syl	Graz
	pron	German <gra:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SE Austria, capital of Styria province: the second largest city in the country. Pop.: 248500 (1971).
graze	ety	Old English grasian, from gr@as #7grass ; related to Old High German gras*_on , Dutch grazen, Norwegian grasa 
graze	H1.1.
	syl	graze
	pron	<grAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to allow (animals) to consume the vegetation on (an area of land), or (of animals, esp. cows and sheep) to feed thus.
graze	H1.2.
	syl	graze
	pron	<grAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tend (livestock) while at pasture.
graze	ety	C17: probably special use of #7graze %1; related to Swedish gr*"asa 
graze	H2.1.
	syl	graze
	pron	<grAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by against or along
	def	to brush or scrape (against) gently, esp. in passing.
graze	H2.2.
	syl	graze
	pron	<grAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break the skin of (a part of the body) by scraping.
graze	H2.3.
	syl	graze
	pron	<grAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of grazing.
graze	H2.4.
	syl	graze
	pron	<grAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a scrape or abrasion made by grazing.
grazer	sub
	head	graze
	syl	graz+er
	pos	n.
grazingly	sub
	head	graze
	syl	graz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
grazier	0.
	syl	gra+zi+er
	pron	<1grAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rancher or farmer who rears or fattens cattle or sheep on grazing land.
grazing	1.
	syl	graz+ing
	pron	<1grAziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the vegetation on ranges or pastures that is available for livestock to feed upon.
grazing	2.
	syl	graz+ing
	pron	<1grAziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the land on which this is growing.
grease	ety	C13: from Old French craisse, from Latin crassus thick
grease	1.
	syl	grease
	pron	<grEs>
	pos	n.
	def	animal fat in a soft or melted condition.
grease	2.
	syl	grease
	pron	<grEs>
	pos	n.
	def	any thick fatty oil, esp. one used as a lubricant for machinery, etc.
grease	3.
	syl	grease
	pron	<grEs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {grease wool}. shorn fleece before it has been cleaned.
grease	4.
	syl	grease
	pron	<grEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	inflammation of the skin of horses around the fetlocks, usually covered with an oily secretion.
grease	5.
	syl	grease
	pron	<grEs>, <grEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soil, coat, or lubricate with grease.
grease	6.
	syl	grease
	pron	<grEs>, <grEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ease the course of.
	exam	1	his education greased his path to success.
grease the palm	7.
	head	grease
	or	hand of
	syl	grease the palm
	qual	Slang.
	def	to bribe; influence by giving money to.
greaseless	sub
	head	grease
	syl	grease+less
	pos	adj.
grease cup	0.
	syl	grease cup
	pos	n.
	def	a container that stores grease and feeds it through a small hole into a bearing.
grease gun	0.
	syl	grease gun
	pos	n.
	def	a device for forcing grease through nipples into bearings, usually consisting of a cylinder with a plunger and nozzle fitted to it.
grease monkey	0.
	syl	grease mon+key
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mechanic, esp. one who works on cars or aircraft.
greasepaint	1.
	syl	grease+paint
	pron	<1grEs2pAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a waxy or greasy substance used as make-up by actors.
greasepaint	2.
	syl	grease+paint
	pron	<1grEs2pAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	theatrical make-up.
greaser	1.
	syl	greas+er
	pron	<1grEs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a mechanic, esp. of motor vehicles.
greaser	2.
	syl	greas+er
	pron	<1grEs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a young long-haired motorcyclist, usually one of a gang.
greaser	3.
	syl	greas+er
	pron	<1grEs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an unpleasant person, esp. one who ingratiates himself with superiors.
greasebush	alt
	head	greasewood
	or	greasewood
	syl	grease+bush
	pos	n.
greasewood	1.
	or	greasebush
	syl	grease+wood
	pron	<1grEs2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chico}. a spiny chenopodiaceous shrub, of W North America, that yields an oil used as a fuel.
greasewood	2.
	or	greasebush
	syl	grease+wood
	pron	<1grEs2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, such as the creosote bush.
greasier	infl
	head	greasy
	syl	greas:i+er
	pos	adj.
greasiest	infl
	head	greasy
	syl	greas:i+est.
	pos	adj.
greasy	1.
	syl	greas:y
	pron	<1grEsi>, <-zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	coated or soiled with or as if with grease.
greasy	2.
	syl	greas:y
	pron	<1grEsi>, <-zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or full of grease.
greasy	3.
	syl	greas:y
	pron	<1grEsi>, <-zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling grease.
greasy	4.
	syl	greas:y
	pron	<1grEsi>, <-zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unctuous or oily in manner.
greasily	sub
	head	greasy
	syl	greas:i+ly
	pos	adv.
greasiness	sub
	head	greasy
	syl	greas:i+ness
	pos	n.
greasy spoon	0.
	syl	greas:y spoon
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a small, cheap, and often unsanitary restaurant, usually specializing in fried foods. **********************************************************************
greasy spoon	0.
	syl	greas:y spoon
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a small, cheap, and often unsanitary restaurant, usually specializing in fried foods. ********************************************************************** Book. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** {Ben@.ny}. born 1909, U.S. jazz clarinettist and bandleader, whose treatment of popular songs created the jazz idiom known as swing.
good oil	0.
	syl	good oil
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	true or reliable facts, information, etc. ********************************************************************** immediately. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
good sort	0.
	syl	good sort
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an agreeable or attractive woman. **********************************************************************
Gorgonian	0.
	syl	Gor+go+ni:an
	pron	<gc:1g*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a Gorgon. ********************************************************************** sense: a filmy cobweb): ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the phrase refers to a period in November when goose was traditionally eaten; from the prevalence of the cobweb in the autumn; from ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Gotz von Berlichingen	0.
	syl	G*"otz von Ber+lich+ing+en
	qual	German
	def	g@ots f@$n #!b$erl$I*,c$I&n$$n). See {Berlichingen. **********************************************************************}
the	infl
	head	Gower
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Gower	H2.0.
	syl	Gow+er
	pron	<1gau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in S Wales, in West Glamorgan in the Bristol Channel: mainly agricultural with several resorts.
Yakubu	infl
	head	Gowon
	syl	Ya:ku:bu
	pron	<1ja:ku2bu:>
	pos	n.
Gowon	0.
	syl	Gow:on
	pron	<1gau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, Nigerian general and statesman; head of state from 1966 until his overthrow in 1975. general practitioner.
Gowon	1.
	syl	Gow:on
	pron	<1gau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Gallup poll.
grade cricket	0.
	syl	grade crick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	competitive cricket, in which cricket club teams are arranged in grades. ********************************************************************** {~} Also called: {The Grampians. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** +ries}.
grade cricket	1.
	syl	grade crick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a building ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
grand final	0.
	syl	grand fi+nal
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the final game of the season in any of various sports, esp. football. **********************************************************************
granny flat	0.
	syl	gran+ny flat
	pos	n.
	def	a flat built onto or constructed inside a house to accommodate an elderly parent. **********************************************************************
gran torismo	0.
	syl	gran tor+is+mo
	pron	<1gr@n> <tu*1rizm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a touring car; a name given to some car models, capable of high speed. Usually abbreviated to {GT} &- {#!grap+ey} {#!grap@.y}
Stephane	infl
	head	Grappelli
	syl	Steph:ane
	pron	<1stefN>
	pos	n.
Grappelli	0.
	syl	Grap:pel:li
	pron	<gr*1peli>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French jazz violinist: with Django Reinhardt, he led the Quintet of the Hot Club of France between 1934 and 1939. See also {acaroid gum. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** that ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** +lies, +ly+ing, +lied}.
Grappelli	2.
	syl	Grap:pel:li
	pron	<gr*1peli>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to dig for (opal). {~}
Grappelli	3.
	syl	Grap:pel:li
	pron	<gr*1peli>
	pos	n.
	def	a type ********************************************************************** vicegerent. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
granny knot	ety	C20: from Italian ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
granny knot	ety	C20: from Italian ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ?m?q?u aa.i1 
granny's knot	alt
	head	granny knot
	or	granny knot
	syl	gran+ny's knot
	pos	n.
granny knot	0.
	or	granny's knot
	syl	gran+ny knot
	pos	n.
	def	a reef knot with the ends crossed the wrong way, making it liable to slip or jam. ********************************************************************** Austral. good afternoon. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** for @T ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** sound, ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** in John ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
great	ety	Old English gr*_eat; related to Old Frisian gr*_at, Old High German gr*_oz; see #7grit, groat 
great	1.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively large in size or extent; big.
great	2.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively large in number; having many parts or members.
	exam	1	a great assembly.
great	3.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively long duration.
	exam	1	a great wait.
great	4.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of larger size or more importance than others of its kind.
	exam	1	the great auk.
great	5.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	extreme or more than usual.
	exam	1	great worry.
great	6.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of significant importance or consequence.
	exam	1	a great decision.
great	7.a.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of exceptional talents or achievements; remarkable.
	exam	1	a great writer.
great	7.b.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the great;
	exam	2	one of the greats.
great	8.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from or possessing idealism in thought, action, etc.; heroic.
	exam	1	great deeds.
great	9.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	illustrious or eminent.
	exam	1	a great history.
great	10.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	impressive or striking.
	exam	1	a great show of wealth.
great	11.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	much in use; favoured.
	exam	1	poetry was a great convention of the Romantic era.
great	12.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	active or enthusiastic.
	exam	1	a great walker.
great	13.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	skilful or adroit.
	exam	1	a great carpenter;
	exam	2	you are great at singing.
great	14.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent; fantastic.
great	16.a.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pregnant.
	exam	1	great with child.
great	16.b.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full (of).
	exam	1	great with hope.
great	18.a.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to be informed about.
great	18.b.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to be enthusiastic about or for.
great	19.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	very well; excellently.
	exam	1	it was working great.
great	20.
	syl	great
	pron	<grAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also called: {great organ}. the principal manual on an organ. Compare { {choir} (sense 4)}, { {swell} (sense 16)}.
greatly	sub
	head	great
	syl	great+ly
	pos	adv.
greatness	sub
	head	great
	syl	great+ness
	pos	n.
great-	1.
	syl	great-
	pos	prefix.
	def	being the parent of a person's grandparent (in the combinations {great-grandfather, great-grandmother, great-grandparent}) .
great-	2.
	syl	great-
	pos	prefix.
	def	being the child of a person's grandchild (in the combinations {great-grandson, great-granddaughter, great-grandchild}) .
great ape	0.
	syl	great ape
	pos	n.
	def	any of the larger anthropoid apes, such as the chimpanzee, orang-utan, or gorilla.
great auk	0.
	syl	great auk
	pos	n.
	def	a large flightless auk, extinct since the middle of the 19th century.
grandaunt	alt
	head	great-aunt
	or	great-aunt
	syl	grand+aunt
	pos	n.
great-aunt	0.
	or	grandaunt
	syl	great-aunt
	pos	n.
	def	an aunt of one's father or mother; sister of one's grandfather or grandmother.
Great Australian Bight	0.
	syl	Great Aus+tral+i:an Bight
	pos	n.
	def	a wide bay of the Indian Ocean, in S Australia, extending from Cape Pasley to the Eyre Peninsula: notorious for storms.
Great Barrier Reef	0.
	syl	Great Bar+ri+er Reef
	pos	n.
	def	a coral reef in the Coral Sea, off the NE coast of Australia, extending for about 2000 km (1250 miles) from the Torres Strait along the coast of Queensland; the largest coral reef in the world.
Great Basin	0.
	syl	Great Ba+sin
	pos	n.
	def	a semiarid region of the western U.S., between the Wasatch and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, having no drainage to the ocean: includes Nevada, W Utah, and parts of E California, S Oregon, and Idaho. Area: about 490000 sq. km (189000 sq. miles).
Greathe	infl
	head	Great Bear
	syl	Greathe.
	pos	n.
Great Bear	0.
	syl	Great Bear
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Ursa Major}.
Great Bear Lake	0.
	syl	Great Bear Lake
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW Canada, in the Northwest Territories: the largest freshwater lake entirely in Canada; drained by the {Great Bear River}, which flows to the Mackenzie River. Area: 31792 sq. km (12275 sq. miles).
Great Belt	0.
	syl	Great Belt
	pos	n.
	def	a strait in Denmark, between Sj@alland and Fyn islands, linking the Kattegat with the Baltic. Danish name: {Store B@alt}.
Great Britain	0.
	syl	Great Brit+ain
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island in Europe and in the British Isles, separated from the mainland of W Europe by the English Channel and the North Sea: consists of England, Scotland, and Wales; forms, with Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It is divided geologically along a line between the Tees and the Exe, the rocks to the north and west being generally old and resistant, constituting mountains and upland, the rocks to the south and east being younger, forming plains and low hills. It has an indented coastline and several groups of islands. Pop.: 53821364 (1971). Area: 229523 sq. km (88619 sq. miles). See also {United Kingdom}.
great circle	0.
	syl	great cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a circular section of a sphere that has a radius equal to that of the sphere. Compare {small circle}.
greatcoat	0.
	syl	great+coat
	pron	<1grAt2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy overcoat, now worn esp. by men in the armed forces.
greatcoated	sub
	head	greatcoat
	syl	great+2coat:ed
	pos	adj.
great council	0.
	syl	great coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	an assembly of the great nobles and prelates to advise the king.
great crested grebe	0.
	syl	great crest+ed grebe
	pos	n.
	def	a European grebe, having blackish ear tufts and, in the breeding season, a dark brown frill around the head.
Great Dane	0.
	syl	Great Dane
	pos	n.
	def	one of a very large rangy breed of dog with a short coat.
Great Divide	0.
	syl	Great Di+vide
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Continental Divide}.
Great Dividing Range	0.
	syl	Great Di+vid+ing Range
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of mountain ranges and plateaus roughly parallel to the E coast of Australia, in Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria; the highest range is the Australian Alps, in the south.
Greathe	infl
	head	Great Dog
	syl	Greathe.
	pos	n.
Great Dog	0.
	syl	Great Dog
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Canis Major}.
greaten	0.
	syl	great+en
	pron	<1grAtN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make or become great.
Greater	0.
	syl	Great+er
	pron	<1grAt*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a city
	def	considered with the inclusion of the outer suburbs.
	exam	1	Greater London.
the	infl
	head	Greater Antilles
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Greater Antilles	0.
	syl	Great+er An+til+les
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the West Indies, including Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, and Puerto Rico.
greater celandine	0.
	syl	great+er cel+an+dine
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian papaveraceous plant, with yellow flowers and deeply divided leaves. Also called: {swallowwort}. Compare {lesser celandine}.
Greater London	0.
	syl	Great+er Lon+don
	pos	n.
	def	See { {London%1} (sense 2)}.
Greater Manchester	0.
	syl	Great+er Man+ches+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a metropolitan county of NW England, comprising the districts of Wigan, Bolton, Bury, Rochdale, Salford, Manchester, Oldham, Trafford, Stockport, and Tameside. Administrative centre: Manchester. Pop.: 2684100 (1976 est.). Area: 1285 sq. km (496 sq. miles).
Greater Sunda Islands	0.
	syl	Great+er Sun+da Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the W Malay Archipelago, forming the larger part of the Sunda Islands: consists of Borneo, Sumatra, Java, and Celebes.
greatest	1.
	syl	great+est
	pron	<1grAtist>
	pos	adj.
	def	the superlative of {great. ~}
the greatest	2.
	head	greatest
	syl	the greatest.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exceptional person.
greatest common divisor	0.
	syl	great+est com+mon di+vi+sor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {highest common factor}.
Greathe	infl
	head	Great Glen
	syl	Greathe.
	pos	n.
Great Glen	0.
	syl	Great Glen
	pos	n.
	def	a fault valley across the whole of Scotland, extending southwest from the Moray Firth in the east to Loch Linnhe and containing Loch Ness and Loch Lochy. Also called: {Glen More, Glen Albyn}.
great gross	0.
	syl	great gross
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of quantity equal to one dozen gross (or 1728).
great-hearted	0.
	syl	great-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	benevolent or noble; magnanimous. &- {@!great-#!heart@.ed+ness}
Great Indian Desert	0.
	syl	Great In+di:an Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Thar Desert}.
Central Karoo	alt
	head	Great Karoo
	or	Great Karoo
	syl	Cen+tral Ka+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
Great Karoo	0.
	or	Central Karoo
	syl	Great Ka+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	an arid plateau of S central South Africa, in Cape Province, separated from the Little Karoo to the southwest by the Swartberg range. Average height: 750 m (2500 ft.).
Great Lakes	0.
	syl	Great Lakes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of five lakes in central North America with connecting waterways: the largest group of lakes in the world: consists of Lakes Superior, Huron, Erie, and Ontario, which are divided by the border between the U.S. and Canada and Lake Michigan, which is wholly in the U.S.; constitutes the most important system of inland waterways in the world, discharging through the St. Lawrence into the Atlantic. Total length: 3767 km (2340 miles). Area: 246490 sq. km (95170 sq. miles).
Greathe	infl
	head	Great Leap Forward
	syl	Greathe.
	pos	n.
Great Leap Forward	0.
	syl	Great Leap For+ward
	pos	n.
	def	the attempt by the People's Republic of China in 1959-60 to solve the country's economic problems by labour-intensive industrialization.
Great Mogul	0.
	syl	Great Mo+gul
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Muslim emperors of India (1526-1857).
grandnephew	alt
	head	great-nephew
	or	great-nephew
	syl	grand+neph:ew
	pos	n.
great-nephew	0.
	or	grandnephew
	syl	great-neph:ew
	pos	n.
	def	a son of one's nephew or niece; grandson of one's brother or sister.
grandniece	alt
	head	great-niece
	or	great-niece
	syl	grand+niece
	pos	n.
great-niece	0.
	or	grandniece
	syl	great-niece
	pos	n.
	def	a daughter of one's nephew or niece; granddaughter of one's brother or sister.
great northern diver	0.
	syl	great north+ern div+er
	pos	n.
	def	a large northern bird, with a black-and-white chequered back and a black head and neck in summer: family (divers).
Great Ouse	0.
	syl	Great Ouse
	pos	n.
	def	See { {Ouse} (sense 1)}.
Great Plains	0.
	syl	Great Plains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a vast region of North America east of the Rocky Mountains, extending from the lowlands of the Mackenzie River (Canada), south to the Big Bend of the Rio Grande.
Great Power	0.
	syl	Great Pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a nation that has exceptional political influence, resources, and military strength.
great primer	0.
	syl	great prim+er
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 18 point.
Greathe	infl
	head	Great Rebellion
	syl	Greathe.
	pos	n.
Great Rebellion	0.
	syl	Great Re+bel+lion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the English {Civil War}.
Great Rift Valley	0.
	syl	Great Rift Val+ley
	pos	n.
	def	the most extensive rift in the earth's surface, extending from the Jordan valley in Syria to Mozambique; marked by a chain of steep-sided lakes, volcanoes, and escarpments.
Great Russian	1.
	syl	Great Rus+sian
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the technical name for {Russian}. Compare {Byelorussian, Ukrainian}.
Great Russian	2.
	syl	Great Rus+sian
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the chief East Slavonic people of Russia.
Great Russian	3.
	syl	Great Rus+sian
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Greats	1.
	syl	Greats
	pron	<grAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the Honour School of Literae Humaniores, involving the study of Greek and Roman history and literature and philosophy.
Greats	2.
	syl	Greats
	pron	<grAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the final examinations at the end of this course.
Great Salt Lake	0.
	syl	Great Salt Lake
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow salt lake in NW Utah, in the Great Basin at an altitude of 1260 m (4200 ft.): the area has fluctuated from less than 2500 sq. km (1000 sq. miles) to over 5000 sq. km (2000 sq. miles).
Great Sandy Desert	1.
	syl	Great Sand:y Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in NW Australia. Area: about 415000 sq. km (160000 sq. miles).
Great Sandy Desert	2.
	syl	Great Sand:y Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for the {Rub` al Khali}.
Great Schism	0.
	syl	Great Schism
	pos	n.
	def	the division within the Roman Catholic Church from 1378 to 1429, during which rival popes reigned at Rome and Avignon.
great seal	0.
	syl	great seal
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the principal seal of a nation, sovereign, etc., used to authenticate signatures and documents of the highest importance.
Great Slave Lake	0.
	syl	Great Slave Lake
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW Canada, in the Northwest Territories: drained by the Mackenzie River into the Arctic Ocean. Area: 28440 sq. km (10980 sq. miles).
Great Slave River	0.
	syl	Great Slave Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Slave River}.
Great Smokies	alt
	head	Great Smoky Mountains
	or	Great Smoky Mountains
	syl	Great Smok:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Great Smoky Mountains	0.
	or	Great Smokies
	syl	Great Smok:y Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the W part of the Appalachians, in W North Carolina and E Tennessee. Highest peak: Clingman's Dome, 2024 m (6642 ft.).
Great St Bernard Pass	0.
	syl	Great St. Ber+nard Pass
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the W Alps, between SW central Switzerland and N Italy: noted for the hospice at the summit, founded in the 11th century. Height: 2433 m (8111 ft.).
great tit	0.
	syl	great tit
	pos	n.
	def	a large common Eurasian tit, with yellow-and-black underparts and a black-and-white head.
Greathe	infl
	head	Great Trek
	syl	Greathe.
	pos	n.
Great Trek	0.
	syl	Great Trek
	pos	n.
	qual	South African history.
	def	the migration of Boer farmers from the Cape Colony to the north and east from about 1836 to 1845 to escape British authority.
granduncle	alt
	head	great-uncle
	or	great-uncle
	syl	grand+un:cle
	pos	n.
great-uncle	0.
	or	granduncle
	syl	great-un:cle
	pos	n.
	def	an uncle of one's father or mother; brother of one's grandfather or grandmother.
Great Victoria Desert	0.
	syl	Great Vic+to+ri:a Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in S Australia, in SE Western Australia and W South Australia. Area: 323750 sq. km (125000 sq. miles).
Great Vowel Shift	0.
	syl	Great Vow+el Shift
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a phonetic change that took place during the transition from Middle to Modern English, whereby the long vowels were raised (e$: became i$:, o$: became u$:, etc.). The vowels (i$:) and (u$:) underwent breaking and became the diphthongs (a$I) and (a$u).
Great Wall of China	0.
	syl	Great Wall of Chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	a defensive wall in N China, extend?!ing from W Kansu to the Gulf of Liaotung: constructed in the 3rd century #7b.c. as a defence against the Mongols; substantially rebuilt in the 15th century. Length: over 2400 km (1500 miles). Average height: 6 m (20 ft.). Average width: 6 m (20 ft.).
Great War	0.
	syl	Great War
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {World War I}.
Great Week	0.
	syl	Great Week
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Church.
	def	the week preceding Easter, the equivalent of Holy Week in the Western Church.
great white heron	1.
	syl	great white her+on
	pos	n.
	def	a large white heron, of S North America.
great white heron	2.
	syl	great white her+on
	pos	n.
	def	a widely distributed white egret, (or
Great Yarmouth	0.
	syl	Great Yar+mouth
	pron	<1ja:m*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in E England, in E Norfolk. Pop.: 50152 (1971).
great year	0.
	syl	great year
	pos	n.
	def	one complete cycle of the precession of the equinoxes; about 25800 years.
greave	ety	C14: from Old French greve, perhaps from graver to part the hair, of Germanic origin
greave	0.
	syl	greave
	pron	<grEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a piece of armour worn to protect the shin from the ankle to the knee.
greaved	sub
	head	greave
	syl	greaved
	pos	adj.
greaves	ety	C17: from Low German greven; related to Old High German griubo 
greaves	0.
	syl	greaves
	pron	<grEvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the residue left after the rendering of tallow.
grebe	ety	C18: from French gr*`ebe, of unknown origin
grebe	0.
	syl	grebe
	pron	<grEb>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird, such as ({great crested grebe}) , of the order similar to the divers but with lobate rather than webbed toes and a vestigial tail.
Grecian	1.
	syl	Gre+cian
	pron	<1grES*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of beauty or architecture
	def	conforming to Greek ideals, esp. in being classically simple.
Grecian	2.
	syl	Gre+cian
	pron	<1grES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a scholar of or expert in the Greek language or literature.
Grecian	3.
	syl	Gre+cian
	pron	<1grES*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {Greek}.
Grecism	0.
	syl	Gre+cism
	pron	<1grE2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {Graecism}.
Grecize	0.
	syl	Gre+cize
	pron	<1grEsIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {Graecize}.
El	infl
	head	Greco
	syl	El.
	pos	n.
Greco	1.
	syl	Grec:o
	pron	<1grek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Greco}.
Juliette	infl
	head	Greco
	syl	Ju:li:ette
	pron	<Zy1ljet>
	pos	n.
Greco	2.
	syl	Grec:o
	pron	French <grA1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1927, French night-club singer.
Greco-	0.
	syl	Gre:co-
	pron	<1grEk*u->, <1grek*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant (esp. U.S.) of {Graeco-}.
gree	ety	C14: from Old French gr*'e, from Latin gradus step
gree	H1.1.
	syl	gree
	pron	<grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. archaic.
	def	superiority or victory.
gree	H1.2.
	syl	gree
	pron	<grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. archaic.
	def	the prize for a victory.
gree	ety	C14: from Old French gr*'e, from Latin gr*_atum what is pleasing; see #7grateful 
gree	H2.1.
	syl	gree
	pron	<grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	goodwill; favour.
gree	H2.2.
	syl	gree
	pron	<grE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	satisfaction for an insult or injury.
gree	ety	C14: variant of #7agree 
grees	infl
	head	gree
	syl	grees
	pos	vb.
greeing	infl
	head	gree
	syl	gree+ing
	pos	vb.
greed	infl
	head	gree
	syl	greed.
	pos	vb.
gree	H3.0.
	syl	gree
	pron	<grE>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to come or cause to come to agreement or harmony.
Greece	0.
	syl	Greece
	pron	<grEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Europe, occupying the S part of the Balkan Peninsula and many islands in the Ionian and Aegean Seas; site of two of Europe's earliest civilizations (the Minoan and Mycenaean); in the classical era divided into many small independent city-states, the most important being Athens and Sparta; part of the Roman and Byzantine Empires; passed under Turkish rule in the late Middle Ages; became an independent kingdom in 1827; taken over by a military junta (1967-74); the monarchy was abolished in 1973; became a republic in 1975. Language: Greek. Religion: predominantly Greek Orthodox. Currency: drachma. Capital: Athens. Pop.: 9046000 (1975 est.). Area: 131944 sq. km (50944 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Ell*'as}. Related adj.: {Hellenic}.
greed	ety	C17: back formation from #7greedy 
greed	1.
	syl	greed
	pron	<grEd>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive consumption of or desire for food; gluttony.
greed	2.
	syl	greed
	pron	<grEd>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive desire, as for wealth or power.
greedless	sub
	head	greed
	syl	greed+less
	pos	adj.
greedy	ety	Old English gr*_@adig; related to Old Norse gr*_athugr, Gothic gr*_edags hungry, Old High German gr*_atac 
greedier	infl
	head	greedy
	syl	greed:i+er
	pos	adj.
greediest	infl
	head	greedy
	syl	greed:i+est.
	pos	adj.
greedy	1.
	syl	greed:y
	pron	<1grEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively desirous of food or wealth, esp. in large amounts; voracious.
greedy	2.
	syl	greed:y
	pron	<1grEdi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by for
	def	eager (for).
	exam	1	a man greedy for success.
greedily	sub
	head	greedy
	syl	greed:i+ly
	pos	adv.
greediness	sub
	head	greedy
	syl	greed:i+ness
	pos	n.
greedy guts	0.
	syl	greed:y guts
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a glutton.
greegree	0.
	syl	gree+gree
	pron	<1grEgrE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {grigri}.
Greek	1.
	syl	Greek
	pron	<grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Greece, constituting the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages. See {Ancient Greek, Late Greek, Medieval Greek, Modern Greek}.
Greek	2.
	syl	Greek
	pron	<grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Greece or a descendant of such a native.
Greek	3.
	syl	Greek
	pron	<grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Greek Orthodox Church.
Greek	4.
	syl	Greek
	pron	<grEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything incomprehensible (esp. in the phrase {it's (all) Greek to me) }.
Greek meets Greek	5.
	head	Greek
	syl	Greek meets Greek.
	def	equals meet. {~}
Greek	6.
	syl	Greek
	pron	<grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of Greece, the Greeks, or the Greek language; Hellenic.
Greek	7.
	syl	Greek
	pron	<grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the Greek Orthodox Church. &- {#!Greek+ness}
Greek Catholic	1.
	syl	Greek Cath:o+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Eastern Church in communion with the Greek patriarchal see of Constantinople.
Greek Catholic	2.
	syl	Greek Cath:o+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of the Uniat Greek Churches, which acknowledge the Pope's authority while retaining their own institutions, discipline, and liturgy.
Greek Church	0.
	syl	Greek Church
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Greek Orthodox Church}.
Greek cross	0.
	syl	Greek cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross with each of the four arms of the same length.
Greek fire	1.
	syl	Greek fire
	pos	n.
	def	a Byzantine weapon employed in naval warfare from 672 or 673 #7a.d. It consisted of a mixture, usually shot from tubes, that caught fire when wetted.
Greek fire	2.
	syl	Greek fire
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other inflammable mixtures used in ancient and medieval warfare.
Greek Orthodox Church	1.
	syl	Greek Or+tho+dox Church
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Greek Church}. the established Church of Greece, governed by the holy synod of Greece, in which the Metropolitan of Athens has primacy of honour.
Greek Orthodox Church	2.
	syl	Greek Or+tho+dox Church
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Orthodox Church}.
Greek Revival	0.
	syl	Greek Re+viv+al
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in Western Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, based upon ancient Greek classical examples.
Greek Revivalism	sub
	head	Greek Revival
	syl	Greek Re+viv+al+ism
	pos	n.
Greek Revivalist	sub
	head	Greek Revival
	syl	Greek Re+viv+al+ist
	pos	adj. n.
Horace	infl
	head	Greeley
	syl	Hor:ace.
	pos	n.
Greeley	0.
	syl	Gree:ley
	pron	<1grEli>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-72, U.S. journalist and political leader: founder (1841) and editor of the which championed the abolition of slavery.
green	ety	Old English gr*_ene; related to Old High German gruoni; see #7grow 
green	1.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours, such as that of fresh grass, that lie between yellow and blue in the visible spectrum in the wavelength range 575-500 nanometres. Green is the complementary colour of magenta and with red and blue forms a set of primary colours. Related adj.: {verdant}.
green	2.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment of or producing these colours.
green	3.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something of the colour green.
green	4.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a small area of grassland, esp. in the centre of a village.
green	5.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of ground used for a purpose.
	exam	1	a putting green.
green	6.a.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible leaves and stems of certain plants, eaten as a vegetable.
green	6.b.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	freshly cut branches of ornamental trees, shrubs, etc., used as a decoration.
green	7.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	money.
green	8.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	marijuana of low quality.
green	9.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	sexual intercourse.
green in one's eye	10.
	head	green
	syl	green in one's eye.
	def	an indication of immaturity or gullibility.
green	11.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour green.
green	12.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	greenish in colour or having parts or marks that are greenish.
	exam	1	green monkey.
green	13.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	vigorous; not faded.
	exam	1	a green old age.
green	14.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	envious or jealous.
green	15.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	immature, unsophisticated, or gullible.
green	16.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by foliage or green plants.
	exam	1	a green wood;
	exam	2	a green salad.
green	17.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	fresh, raw, or unripe.
	exam	1	green bananas.
green	18.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhealthily pale in appearance.
	exam	1	he was green after his boat trip.
green	19.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pottery, etc.
	def	not fired.
green	20.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat
	def	not smoked or cured; unprocessed.
	exam	1	green bacon.
green	21.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Metallurgy. of a product, such as a sand mould or cermet
	def	compacted but not yet fired; ready for firing.
green	22.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of timber
	def	freshly felled; not dried or seasoned. {~}
green	23.
	syl	green
	pron	<grEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become green.
greenish	sub
	head	green
	syl	green+ish
	pos	adj.
greenly	sub
	head	green
	syl	green+ly
	pos	adv.
greenness	sub
	head	green
	syl	green+ness
	pos	n.
John Richard	1.
	head	Green
	syl	John Rich:ard.
	def	1837-83, English historian; author of (1874).
Thomas Hill	2.
	head	Green
	syl	Thom:as Hill.
	def	1836-82, English idealist philosopher. His chief work, was unfinished at his death.
green algae	0.
	syl	green al+gae
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the algae of the family which possess the green pigment chlorophyll. The group includes sea lettuce and spirogyra.
Kate	infl
	head	Greenaway
	syl	Kate.
	pos	n.
Greenaway	0.
	syl	Green:a:way
	pron	<1grEn*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	1846-1901, English painter, noted as an illustrator of children's books.
greenback	1.
	syl	green+back
	pron	<1grEn2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an inconvertible legal-tender U.S. currency note originally issued during the Civil War in 1862.
greenback	2.
	syl	green+back
	pron	<1grEn2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a dollar bill.
Greenback Party	0.
	syl	Green+back Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a political party formed after the Civil War advocating the use of fiat money and opposing the reduction of paper currency.
Greenbacker	sub
	head	Greenback Party
	syl	Green+2back:er
	pos	n.
Greenbackism	sub
	head	Greenback Party
	syl	Green+2back:ism
	pos	n.
green bean	0.
	syl	green bean
	pos	n.
	def	any bean plant, such as the French bean, having narrow green edible pods when unripe.
green belt	0.
	syl	green belt
	pos	n.
	def	a zone of farmland, parks, and open country surrounding a town or city: usually officially designated as such and preserved from urban development.
Green Beret	0.
	syl	Green Be+ret
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a British or American commando.
greenbottle	0.
	syl	green+bot:tle
	pron	<1grEn2botL>
	pos	n.
	def	a common dipterous fly, that has a dark greenish body with a metallic lustre and lays its eggs in carrion: family
greenbrier	0.
	syl	green+bri:er
	pron	<1grEn2brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several prickly climbing plants of the liliaceous genus esp. of the eastern U.S., which has small green flowers and blackish berries. Also called: {cat brier}.
green card	0.
	syl	green card
	pos	n.
	def	an insurance document covering motorists against accidents abroad.
green corn	0.
	syl	green corn
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {sweet corn} (sense 1)}.
Green Cross Code	0.
	syl	Green Cross Code
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a code for children giving rules for road safety: first issued in 1971.
green dragon	0.
	syl	green drag+on
	pos	n.
	def	a North American aroid plant, with a long slender spadix projecting from a green or white long narrow spathe. Also called: {dragonroot}.
Graham	1.
	head	Greene
	syl	Gra:ham.
	def	born 1904, English novelist and dramatist; his works include the novels (1938) and (1940), and the film script (1949).
Robert	2.
	head	Greene
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	??1558-92, English poet, dramatist, and prose writer, noted for his autobiographical tract (1592), which contains an attack on Shakespeare.
greeneries	infl
	head	greenery
	syl	green+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
greenery	1.
	syl	green+er:y
	pron	<1grEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	green foliage or vegetation, esp. when used for decoration.
greenery	2.
	syl	green+er:y
	pron	<1grEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where such foliage grows.
green-eyed	1.
	syl	green-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	jealous or envious.
the green-eyed monster	2.
	head	green-eyed
	syl	the green-eyed monster.
	def	jealousy or envy.
greenfinch	0.
	syl	green+finch
	pron	<1grEn2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	a common European finch, the male of which has a dull green plumage with yellow patches on the wings and tail.
green fingers	0.
	syl	green fin+gers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	considerable talent or ability to grow plants. U.S. equivalent: {green thumb}.
greenflies	infl
	head	greenfly
	syl	green+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
greenfly	0.
	syl	green+fly
	pron	<1grEn2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish aphid commonly occurring as a pest on garden and crop plants.
greengage	ety	C18: #7green+ -gage, after Sir W. Gage (1777-1864), English botanist who brought it from France
greengage	1.
	syl	green+gage
	pron	<1grEn2gAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of plum tree, with edible green plumlike fruits.
greengage	2.
	syl	green+gage
	pron	<1grEn2gAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
green gland	0.
	syl	green gland
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of excretory organs in some crustaceans that open at the base of each antenna.
green glass	0.
	syl	green glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass in its natural colour, usually greenish as a result of metallic substances in the raw materials.
greengrocer	0.
	syl	green+gro:cer
	pron	<1grEn2gr*us*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a retail trader in fruit and vegetables.
greengrocery	sub
	head	greengrocer
	syl	green+2gro:cer:y
	pos	n.
greenhead	0.
	syl	green+head
	pron	<1grEn2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a male mallard.
greenheart	1.
	syl	green+heart
	pron	<1grEn2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bebeeru}. a tropical American lauraceous tree, (or that has dark green durable wood and bark that yields the alkaloid bebeerine.
greenheart	2.
	syl	green+heart
	pron	<1grEn2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees.
greenheart	3.
	syl	green+heart
	pron	<1grEn2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
green heron	0.
	syl	green her+on
	pos	n.
	def	a small heron, of sub?!tropical North America, with dark greenish wings and back.
greenhorn	ety	C17: originally an animal with green (that is, young) horns
greenhorn	1.
	syl	green+horn
	pron	<1grEn2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inexperienced person, esp. one who is extremely gullible.
greenhorn	2.
	syl	green+horn
	pron	<1grEn2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a newcomer or immigrant.
greenhouse	1.
	syl	green+house
	pron	<1grEn2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building with transparent walls and roof, usually of glass, for the cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions.
greenhouse	2.
	syl	green+house
	pron	<1grEn2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the part of an aircraft covered by a clear plastic dome.
greenhouse effect	1.
	syl	green+house ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	an effect occurring in greenhouses, etc., in which radiant heat from the sun passes through the glass warming the contents, the radiant heat from inside being trapped by the glass.
greenhouse effect	2.
	syl	green+house ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the application of this effect to the earth's atmosphere, which increases the temperature of the earth's surface.
greening	0.
	syl	green+ing
	pron	<1grEniG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of apples that are used for cooking and have greenish-yellow skin.
Greenland	0.
	syl	Green+land
	pron	<1grEnl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island in the world, lying mostly within the Arctic Circle off the NE coast of N America: first settled by Icelanders in 986; resettled by Danes from 1721 onwards; became an integral part of Denmark in 1953; mostly covered by an icecap up to 3300 m (11000 ft.) thick, with icefree coastal strips and coastal mountains; fishing, hunting, and mining. Capital: Godthaab. Pop.: 54000 (1975 #7un est.). Area: 2175600 sq. km (840000 sq. miles). Danish name: {Gr$onland}.
Greenlander	sub
	head	Greenland
	syl	Green+land+er
	pos	n.
Greenland Sea	0.
	syl	Green+land Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the S part of the Arctic Ocean, off the NE coast of Greenland.
Greenland whale	0.
	syl	Green+land whale
	pos	n.
	def	an arctic right whale, that is black with a cream-coloured throat.
green leek	0.
	syl	green leek
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian parrots with a green or mostly green plumage.
greenlet	0.
	syl	green+let
	pron	<1grEnlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a vireo, esp. one of the genus
green light	1.
	syl	green light
	pos	n.
	def	a signal to go, esp. a green traffic light.
green light	2.
	syl	green light
	pos	n.
	def	permission to proceed with a project, etc.
greenling	0.
	syl	green+ling
	pron	<1grEnliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any scorpaenoid food fish of the family of the North Pacific Ocean.
green manure	1.
	syl	green ma+nure
	pos	n.
	def	a growing crop that is ploughed under to enrich the soil.
green manure	2.
	syl	green ma+nure
	pos	n.
	def	manure that has not yet decomposed.
green monkey	0.
	syl	green mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	a W African variety of a common guenon monkey, having greenish-brown fur and a dark face. Compare {grivet, vervet}.
green mould	0.
	syl	green mould
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {blue mould} (sense 1)}.
Green Mountain Boys	0.
	syl	Green Moun+tain Boys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the members of the armed bands of Vermont organized in the 1770s to oppose New York's territorial claims. Under Ethan Allen they won fame in the War of American Independence.
Green Mountains	0.
	syl	Green Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in E North America, extending from Canada through Vermont into W Massachusetts: part of the Appalachian system. Highest peak: Mount Mansfield, 1338 m (4393 ft.).
Greenock	0.
	syl	Green+ock
	pron	<1grEn*k>, <1gren*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde: shipbuilding and other marine industries. Pop.: 74607 (1971).
greenockite	ety	C19: named after Lord C. C. Greenock, 19th-century English soldier
greenockite	0.
	syl	green+ock+ite
	pron	<1grEn*2kIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare yellowish mineral consist?!ing of cadmium sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form: the only ore of cadmium. Formula: CdS.
green paper	0.
	syl	green pa+per
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.; in Britain
	def	a command paper containing policy proposals to be discussed, esp. by Parliament.
green pepper	1.
	syl	green pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the green unripe fruit of the sweet pepper, eaten raw or cooked.
green pepper	2.
	syl	green pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the unripe fruit of various other pepper plants, eaten as a green vegetable.
green plover	0.
	syl	green plov+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lapwing}.
green pound	0.
	syl	green pound
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of account used in calculating Britain's contributions to and payments from the Community Agricultural Fund of the EEC.
green revolution	0.
	syl	green rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the introduction of high-yielding seeds and modern agricultural techniques in developing countries.
Green River	0.
	syl	Green Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the western U.S., rising in W central Wyoming and flowing south into Utah, east through NW Colorado, re-entering Utah before joining the Colorado River. Length: 1175 km (730 miles).
greenroom	ety	C18: probably from its original colour
greenroom	0.
	syl	green+room
	pron	<1grEn2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a backstage room in a theatre where performers may rest or receive visitors.
greensand	0.
	syl	green+sand
	pron	<1grEn2s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an olive-green sandstone consisting mainly of quartz and glauconite.
Greensboro	0.
	syl	Greens+bo:ro
	pron	<1grEnzb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central North Carolina. Pop.: 155514 (1973 est.).
greenshank	0.
	syl	green+shank
	pron	<1grEn2S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large European sandpiper, with greenish legs and a slightly upturned bill.
greensickness	0.
	syl	green+sick:ness
	pron	<1grEn2siknis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chlorosis}.
greensick	sub
	head	greensickness
	syl	green+2sick
	pos	adj.
green soap	0.
	syl	green soap
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a soft or liquid alkaline soap made from vegetable oils, used in treating certain chronic skin diseases. Also called: {soft soap}.
greenstick fracture	ety	C20: alluding to the similar way in which a green stick splinters
greenstick fracture	0.
	syl	green+stick frac+ture
	pron	<1grEn2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a fracture in children in which the bone is partly bent and splinters only on the convex side of the bend.
greenstone	1.
	syl	green+stone
	pron	<1grEn2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any basic igneous rock that is dark green because of the presence of chlorite or epidote.
greenstone	2.
	syl	green+stone
	pron	<1grEn2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of jade used in New Zealand for ornaments and tools.
greenstuff	0.
	syl	green+stuff
	pron	<1grEn2st^f>
	pos	n.
	def	green vegetables, such as cabbage or lettuce.
greensward	0.
	syl	green+sward
	pron	<1grEn2swc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	fresh green turf or an area of such turf.
green tea	0.
	syl	green tea
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp tea made from tea leaves that have been steamed and dried quickly without fermenting.
green turtle	0.
	syl	green tur+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a mainly tropical edible turtle, with greenish flesh used to prepare turtle soup: family
green vitriol	0.
	syl	green vit+ri+ol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ferrous sulphate}.
Greenwich	0.
	syl	Green+wich
	pron	<1griniJ>, <-iC>, <1gren->
	pos	n.
	def	a Greater London borough on the Thames: site of a Royal Naval College and of the original Royal Observatory designed by Christopher Wren (1675), accepted internationally as the prime meridian of longitude since 1884, and the basis of Greenwich Mean Time. Pop.: 207200 (1976 est.).
Greenwich Time	alt
	head	Greenwich Mean Time
	or	Greenwich Mean Time
	syl	Green+wich Time
	pos	n.
Greenwich Mean Time	0.
	or	Greenwich Time
	syl	Green+wich Mean Time
	pos	n.
	def	the local time of the 0?% meridian passing through Greenwich, England: a standard time for Britain and a basis for calculating times throughout most of the world. Abbrev.: {GMT}
Greenwich Village	0.
	syl	Green+wich Vil+lage
	pron	<1greniC>, <1grin->
	pos	n.
	def	a part of New York City in the lower west side of Manhattan; traditionally the home of many artists and writers.
greenwood	0.
	syl	green+wood
	pron	<1grEn2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a forest or wood when the leaves are green: the traditional setting of stories about English outlaws, esp. Robin Hood.
green woodpecker	0.
	syl	green wood+peck:er
	pos	n.
	def	a European woodpecker, with a dull green back and wings and a red crown.
greet	ety	Old English gr*_etan; related to Old High German gruozzen to address
greet	H1.1.
	syl	greet
	pron	<grEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to meet or receive with expressions of gladness or welcome.
greet	H1.2.
	syl	greet
	pron	<grEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send a message of friendship to.
greet	H1.3.
	syl	greet
	pron	<grEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive in a specified manner.
	exam	1	her remarks were greeted by silence.
greet	H1.4.
	syl	greet
	pron	<grEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to become apparent to.
	exam	1	the smell of bread greeted him.
greeter	sub
	head	greet
	syl	greet+er
	pos	n.
greet	ety	from Old English gr*_etan, northern dialect variant of gr@atan; compare Old Norse gr*_ata, Middle High German grazen 
greet	H2.1.
	syl	greet
	pron	<grEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to weep; lament.
greet	H2.2.
	syl	greet
	pron	<grEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	weeping; lamentation.
greeting	1.
	syl	greet+ing
	pron	<1grEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of welcoming or saluting on meeting.
greeting	2.a.
	syl	greet+ing
	pron	<1grEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of friendly salutation.
greeting	2.b.
	syl	greet+ing
	pron	<1grEtiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a greetings card.
gregarine	ety	C19: from New Latin Gregar*_ina genus name, from Latin greg*_arius; see #7gregarious 
gregarine	1.
	syl	greg:a+rine
	pron	<1greg*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic protozoan of the order typically occurring in the digestive tract and body cavity of other invertebrates: class (sporozoans).
gregarine	2.
	syl	greg:a+rine
	pron	<1greg*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
gregarious	ety	C17: from Latin greg*_arius belonging to a flock, from grex flock
gregarious	1.
	syl	gre+gar:i+ous
	pron	<gri1ge*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoying the company of others.
gregarious	2.
	syl	gre+gar:i+ous
	pron	<gri1ge*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	living together in herds or flocks. Compare { {solitary} (sense 6)}.
gregarious	3.
	syl	gre+gar:i+ous
	pron	<gri1ge*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing close together but not in dense clusters.
gregarious	4.
	syl	gre+gar:i+ous
	pron	<gri1ge*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of crowds or communities.
gregariously	sub
	head	gregarious
	syl	gre+1gar:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
gregariousness	sub
	head	gregarious
	syl	gre+1gar:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Gregorian	0.
	syl	Gre+go+ri:an
	pron	<gri1gc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, associated with, or introduced by any of the popes named Gregory, esp. Gregory I or Gregory XIII.
Gregorian calendar	0.
	syl	Gre+go+ri:an cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the revision of the Julian calendar introduced in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII and still in force, whereby the ordinary year is made to consist of 365 days and a leap year occurs in every year whose number is divisible by four, except those centenary years, such as 1900, whose numbers are not divisible by 400.
Gregorian chant	0.
	syl	Gre+go+ri:an chant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {plainsong}.
Gregorian telescope	ety	C18: named after J. Gregory (d.1675), Scottish mathematician who invented it
Gregorian telescope	0.
	syl	Gre+go+ri:an tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a form of reflecting astronomical telescope with a concave secondary mirror and the eyepiece set in the centre of the parabolic primary mirror.
Gregorian tone	0.
	syl	Gre+go+ri:an tone
	pos	n.
	def	a plainsong melody. See { {tone} (sense 6)}.
Gregory	0.
	syl	Greg:o:ry
	pron	<1greg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Lady ({Isabella) Au@.gus@.ta (Persse) }. 1852-1932, Irish dramatist; a founder and director of the Abbey Theatre, Dublin.
Saint	infl
	head	Gregory I
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Gregory I	0.
	syl	Greg:o:ry I
	pos	n.
	def	called ??540-604 #7a.d., pope (590-604), who greatly influenced the medieval Church. He strengthened papal authority by centralizing administration, tightened discipline, and revised the liturgy. He appointed Saint Augustine missionary to England. Feast day: March 12.
Saint	infl
	head	Gregory VII
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Gregory VII	0.
	syl	Greg:o:ry VII
	pos	n.
	def	monastic name ??1020-85, pope (1073-85), who did much to reform abuses in the Church. His assertion of papal supremacy and his prohibition (1075) of lay investiture was opposed by the Holy Roman Emperor Henry IV, whom he excommunicated (1076). He was driven into exile when Henry captured Rome (1084). Feast day: May 25.
Gregory XIII	0.
	syl	Greg:o:ry XIII
	pos	n.
	def	1502-85, pope (1572-85). He promoted the Counter-Reformation and founded seminaries. His reformed (Gregorian) calendar was issued in 1582.
Saint	infl
	head	Gregory of Tours
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Gregory of Tours	0.
	syl	Greg:o:ry of Tours
	pos	n.
	def	??538-??594 #7a.d., Frankish bishop and historian. His is the chief source of knowledge of 6th-century Gaul. Feast day: Nov. 17.
greige	ety	C20: from French gr*`ege raw
greige	1.
	syl	greige
	pron	<grAZ>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	of a fabric or material
	def	not yet dyed.
greige	2.
	syl	greige
	pron	<grAZ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an unbleached or undyed cloth or yarn.
greisen	ety	C19: from German, from greissen to split
greisen	0.
	syl	grei+sen
	pron	<1grIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured metamorphic rock consisting mainly of quartz and white mica, formed by the pneumatolysis of granite.
gremial	ety	C17: from Latin gremium lap
gremial	0.
	syl	gre+mi+al
	pron	<1grEmi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a cloth spread upon the lap of a bishop when seated during a solemn High Mass.
gremlin	ety	C20: of unknown origin
gremlin	1.
	syl	grem+lin
	pron	<1gremlin>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary imp jokingly said to be responsible for mechanical troubles in aircraft, esp. in World War II.
gremlin	2.
	syl	grem+lin
	pron	<1gremlin>
	pos	n.
	def	any mischievous troublemaker.
Grenada	0.
	syl	Gre+na+da
	pron	<gre1nAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island state in the West Indies, in the Windward Islands: formerly a British colony; since 1974 an independent state within the British Commonwealth. Capital: St. George's. Pop.: 96000 (1975 #7un est.). Area: 344 sq. km (133 sq. miles).
Grenadian	sub
	head	Grenada
	syl	Gre+1na+di:an
	pos	n. adj.
grenade	ety	C16: from French, from Spanish granada pomegranate, from Late Latin gr*_an*_ata, from Latin gr*_an*_atus seedy; see #7grain 
grenade	1.
	syl	gre+nade
	pron	<gri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small container filled with explosive thrown by hand or fired from a rifle.
grenade	2.
	syl	gre+nade
	pron	<gri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a sealed glass vessel that is thrown and shatters to release chemicals, such as tear gas or a fire extinguishing agent.
grenadier	ety	C17: from French; see #7grenade 
grenadier	1.a.
	syl	gren:a+dier
	pron	<2gren*1di*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Army
	def	a member of the senior regiment of infantry in the Household Brigade.
grenadier	1.b.
	syl	gren:a+dier
	pron	<2gren*1di*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a member of a special formation, usually selected for strength and height.
grenadier	1.c.
	syl	gren:a+dier
	pron	<2gren*1di*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier trained to throw grenades.
grenadier	2.
	syl	gren:a+dier
	pron	<2gren*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rat-tail}. any deep-sea gadoid fish of the family typically having a large head and trunk and a long tapering tail.
grenadier	3.
	syl	gren:a+dier
	pron	<2gren*1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various African weaverbirds of the genus See {waxbill}.
grenadine	ety	C19: from French, perhaps from Granada Spain
grenadine	H1.0.
	syl	gren:a+dine
	pron	<2gren*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a light thin leno-weave fabric of silk, wool, rayon, or nylon, used for dresses, etc.
grenadine	ety	C19: from French: a little pomegranate, from grenade pomegranate; see #7grenade 
grenadine	H2.1.
	syl	gren:a+dine
	pron	<2gren*1dEn>, <1gren*2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a syrup made from pomegranate juice, used as a sweetening and colouring agent in various drinks.
grenadine	H2.2.a.
	syl	gren:a+dine
	pron	<2gren*1dEn>, <1gren*2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate reddish-orange colour.
grenadine	H2.2.b.
	syl	gren:a+dine
	pron	<2gren*1dEn>, <1gren*2dEn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a grenadine coat.
the	infl
	head	Grenadines
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Grenadines	0.
	syl	Gren:a+dines
	pron	<2gren*1dEnz>, <1gren*2dEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of about 600 islets in the West Indies, part of the Windward Islands, extending for about 100 km (60 miles) between St. Vincent and Grenada and divided administratively between the two states. Largest island: Carriacou.
Grendel	0.
	syl	Gren:del
	pron	<1grendL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Old English legend
	def	a man-eating monster defeated by the hero Beowulf.
Grenoble	0.
	syl	Gre+no+ble
	pron	<gr*1n*ubL>, French <gr*1ncbl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE France, on the Is*`ere River: university (1339). Pop.: 169740 (1975).
George	1.
	head	Grenville
	syl	George.
	def	1712-70, British statesman; prime minister (1763-65). His policy of taxing the American colonies precipitated the War of Independence.
Grenville	2.
	syl	Gren:ville
	pron	<1grenvil>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard}. ??1541-91, English naval commander. He was fatally wounded aboard his ship, the during a lone battle with a fleet of Spanish treasure ships.
William Wyndham	3.
	head	Grenville
	syl	Wil:liam Wynd:ham
	def	Baron Grenville, son of George Grenville. 1759-1834, British statesman; prime minister (1806-07) of the coalition government known as the @6ministry of all the talents.@9
Gresham	0.
	syl	Gresh:am
	pron	<1greS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. ??1519-79, English financier, who founded the Royal Exchange in London (1568).
Gresham's law	ety	C16: named after Sir T. G#7resham 
theorem	alt
	head	Gresham's law
	or	Gresham's law
	syl	the:o+rem
	pos	n.
Gresham's law	0.
	or	theorem
	syl	Gresh:am's law
	pos	n.
	def	the economic hypothesis that bad money drives good money out of circulation; the superior currency will tend to be hoarded and the inferior will thus dominate the circulation.
gressorial	ety	C19: from New Latin gress*_orius, from gressus having walked, from grad*_i to step
gressorious	alt
	head	gressorial
	or	gressorial
	syl	gres+so+ri+ous
	pos	adj.
gressorial	1.
	or	gressorious
	syl	gres+so+ri:al
	pron	<gre1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the feet of certain birds
	def	specialized for walking.
gressorial	2.
	or	gressorious
	syl	gres+so+ri:al
	pron	<gre1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds, such as the ostrich
	def	having such feet.
Gretna Green	0.
	syl	Gret+na Green
	pron	<1gretn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S Scotland on the border with England: famous smithy where eloping couples were married by the blacksmith from 1754 until 1940, when such marriages became illegal. Pop.: 5519 (1971).
Jean Baptiste	infl
	head	Greuze
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste
	pron	<Z?~a> <ba1tist>
	pos	n.
Greuze	0.
	syl	Greuze
	pron	French <gr$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1725-1805, French genre and portrait painter.
grew	0.
	syl	grew
	pron	<gru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {grow}.
grey	ety	Old English gr*_@ag; related to Old High German gr*_ao, Old Norse grar 
gray	alt
	head	grey
	or	grey
	syl	gray
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
grey	1.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a neutral tone, intermediate between black and white, that has no hue and reflects and transmits only a little light.
grey	2.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	greyish in colour or having parts or marks that are greyish.
grey	3.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	dismal or dark, esp. from lack of light; gloomy.
grey	4.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	neutral or dull, esp. in character or opinion.
grey	5.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	having grey hair.
grey	6.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of old age; wise.
grey	7.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	def	ancient; venerable.
grey	8.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of textiles
	def	natural, unbleached, undyed, and untreated.
grey	9.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of grey tones.
grey	10.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	grey cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in grey.
grey	11.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, esp. a horse, that is grey or whitish.
grey	12.
	or	gray
	syl	grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or make grey.
greyish	sub
	head	grey
	or	grayish
	syl	grey+ish
	pos	adj.
grayish	sub
	head	grey
	or	greyish
	syl	gray+ish
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
greyly	sub
	head	grey
	or	grayly
	syl	grey+ly
	pos	adv.
grayly	sub
	head	grey
	or	greyly
	syl	gray+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
greyness	sub
	head	grey
	or	grayness
	syl	grey+ness
	pos	n.
grayness	sub
	head	grey
	or	greyness
	syl	gray+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Charles	1.
	head	Grey
	syl	Charles
	def	2nd Earl Grey. 1764-1845, British statesman. As Whig prime minister (1830-34), he carried the Reform Bill of 1832 and the bill for the abolition of slavery throughout the British Empire (1833).
Grey	2.
	syl	Grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.ward}, 1st Viscount Grey of Fallodon. 1862-1933, British statesman; foreign secretary (1905-16).
Grey	3.
	syl	Grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George}. 1812-98, English statesman and colonial administrator; prime minister of New Zealand (1877-79).
Grey	4.
	syl	Grey
	pron	<grA>
	pos	n.
	def	Lady {Jane}. 1537-54, queen of England (July 9-19, 1553); great-granddaughter of Henry VII. Her father-in-law, the duke of Northumberland, persuaded Edward VI to alter the succession in her favour, but after ten days as queen she was imprisoned and later executed.
Zane	5.
	head	Grey
	syl	Zane.
	def	1875-1939, U.S. author of Westerns, including (1912).
grey area	1.
	syl	grey ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a region in which unemployment is relatively high.
grey area	2.
	syl	grey ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	an area or part of something existing between two extremes and having mixed characteristics of both.
grey area	3.
	syl	grey ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	an area, situation, etc., lacking clearly defined characteristics.
grayback	alt
	head	greyback
	or	greyback
	syl	gray+back
	pron	<1grA2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
greyback	0.
	or	grayback
	syl	grey+back
	pron	<1grA2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various animals having a grey back, such as the grey whale and the hooded crow.
graybeard	alt
	head	greybeard
	or	greybeard
	syl	gray+beard
	pron	<1grA2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
greybeard	1.
	or	graybeard
	syl	grey+beard
	pron	<1grA2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an old man, esp. a sage.
greybeard	2.
	or	graybeard
	syl	grey+beard
	pron	<1grA2bi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stoneware or earthenware jar or jug for spirits.
greybearded	sub
	head	greybeard
	or	graybearded
	syl	grey+2beard:ed
	pos	adj.
graybearded	sub
	head	greybeard
	or	greybearded
	syl	gray+2beard:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
grey eminence	0.
	syl	grey em:i+nence
	pos	n.
	def	the English equivalent of {*'eminence grise}.
grey fox	1.
	syl	grey fox
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish American fox, inhabiting arid and woody regions from S North America to N South America.
island grey fox	2.
	head	grey fox
	syl	island grey fox.
	def	a similar and related animal, inhabiting islands off North America.
Grey Friar	0.
	syl	Grey Fri+ar
	pos	n.
	def	a Franciscan friar.
greyhen	0.
	syl	grey+hen
	pron	<1grA2hen>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of the black grouse. Compare {blackcock}.
grey heron	0.
	syl	grey her+on
	pos	n.
	def	a large European heron, with grey wings and back and a long black drooping crest.
greyhound	0.
	syl	grey+hound
	pron	<1grA2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall slender fast-moving breed of hound.
greyhound racing	0.
	syl	grey+hound rac+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a sport in which a mechanically propelled dummy hare is pursued by greyhounds around a race track.
greylag	ety	C18: from #7grey+lag, from its migrating later than other species
greylag goose	alt
	head	greylag
	or	greylag
	syl	grey+lag goose
	pron	<1grA2l@g>
	pos	n.
greylag	0.
	or	greylag goose
	syl	grey+lag
	pron	<1grA2l@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a large grey Eurasian goose, the ancestor of many domestic breeds of goose. U.S. spelling: {graylag}.
grey market	0.
	syl	grey mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a system involving the secret but not illegal sale of goods at excessive prices. Compare {black market}.
grey matter	1.
	syl	grey mat+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the greyish tissue of the brain and spinal cord, containing nerve cell bodies, dendrites, and bare (unmyelinated) axons. Technical name: {substantia grisea}. Compare {white matter}.
grey matter	2.
	syl	grey mat+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	brains or intellect.
grey mullet	0.
	syl	grey mul+let
	pos	n.
	def	any teleost food fish of the family mostly occurring in coastal regions, having a spindle-shaped body and a broad fleshy mouth. U.S. name: {mullet}. Compare {red mullet}.
grey squirrel	0.
	syl	grey squir+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a grey-furred squirrel, native to E North America but now widely established.
grey-state	0.
	syl	grey-state
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a fabric or material
	def	not yet dyed.
greywacke	ety	C19: partial translation of German Grauwacke; see #7wacke 
greywacke	0.
	syl	grey+wack:e
	pron	<1grA2w@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any dark sandstone or grit having a matrix of clay minerals.
grey whale	0.
	syl	grey whale
	pos	n.
	def	a large N Pacific whalebone whale, that is grey or black with white spots and patches: family
grey wolf	0.
	syl	grey wolf
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {timber wolf}.
gribble	ety	C19: perhaps related to #7grub 
gribble	0.
	syl	grib+ble
	pron	<1gribL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small marine isopod crustacean of the genus which bores into and damages wharves and other submerged wooden structures.
grid	ety	C19: back formation from #7gridiron  &- #!grid+ded adj.
grid	1.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	def	See {gridiron}.
grid	2.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of horizontal and vertical lines superimposed over a map, building plan, etc., for locating points.
the grid	3.
	head	grid
	syl	the grid.
	def	the national network of trans?!mission lines, pipes, etc., by which electricity, gas, or water is distributed.
grid	4.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {control grid}.
grid	4.a.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrode situated between the cathode and anode of a valve usually consisting of a cylindrical mesh of wires, that controls the flow of electrons between cathode and anode. See also {screen grid, suppressor grid}.
grid	4.b.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the grid bias.
grid	5.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	def	See {starting grid}.
grid	6.
	syl	grid
	pron	<grid>
	pos	n.
	def	any interconnecting system of links.
	exam	1	the bus service formed a grid across the country.
grid bias	0.
	syl	grid bi:as
	pos	n.
	def	the fixed voltage applied between the control grid and cathode of a valve.
grid declination	0.
	syl	grid dec+li+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the angular difference between true north and grid north on a map.
griddle	ety	C13: from Old French gridil, from Late Latin cr*_at*_icu?!lum (unattested) fine wickerwork; see #7grill %1
griddle	1.
	syl	grid+dle
	pron	<1gridL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {girdle}. a thick round iron plate with a half hoop handle over the top, for making scones, etc.
griddle	2.
	syl	grid+dle
	pron	<1gridL>
	pos	n.
	def	any flat heated surface, esp. on the top of a stove, for cooking food.
griddle	3.
	syl	grid+dle
	pron	<1gridL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cook (food) on a griddle.
griddlecake	0.
	syl	grid:dle+cake
	pron	<1gridL2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {drop scone}.
gride	ety	C14: variant of girde {#7gird %2}
gride	1.
	syl	gride
	pron	<grId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to grate or scrape harshly.
gride	2.
	syl	gride
	pron	<grId>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pierce or wound.
gride	3.
	syl	gride
	pron	<grId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a harsh or piercing sound.
gridiron	ety	C13 gredire, perhaps a variant (through influence of ire #7iron) of gredile #7griddle 
gridiron	1.
	syl	grid+i:ron
	pron	<1grid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a utensil of parallel metal bars, used to grill meat, fish, etc.
gridiron	2.
	syl	grid+i:ron
	pron	<1grid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any framework resembling this utensil.
gridiron	3.
	syl	grid+i:ron
	pron	<1grid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework above the stage in a theatre from which suspended scenery, lights, etc., are manipulated.
gridiron	4.a.
	syl	grid+i:ron
	pron	<1grid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the field of play in American football.
gridiron	4.b.
	syl	grid+i:ron
	pron	<1grid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gridiron hero.
gridiron	xref
	syl	grid+i:ron
	pron	<1grid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {grid}.
grid variation	0.
	syl	grid var:i:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	the angle between grid north and magnetic north at a point on a map or chart. Also called: {grivation}.
grief	ety	C13: from Anglo-French gref, from grever to #7grieve 
grief	1.
	syl	grief
	pron	<grEf>
	pos	n.
	def	deep or intense sorrow or distress, esp. at the death of someone.
grief	2.
	syl	grief
	pron	<grEf>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes keen distress or suffering.
come to grief	3.
	head	grief
	syl	come to grief.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to end unsuccessfully or disastrously.
griefless	sub
	head	grief
	syl	grief+less
	pos	adj.
Edvard (Hagerup)	infl
	head	Grieg
	syl	Ed:vard (Hagerup)
	pron	<1edvard>
	pos	n.
Grieg	0.
	syl	Grieg
	pron	<grEg>
	pos	n.
	def	1843-1907, Norwegian composer. His works, often inspired by Norwegian folk music, include the incidental music for (1876), a piano concerto, and many songs.
John	infl
	head	Grierson
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Grierson	0.
	syl	Grier:son
	pron	<1gri*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1972, British film director. He coined the word of which genre his (1931) and (1934) are notable examples.
grievance	ety	C15 grevance, from Old French, from grever to #7grieve 
grievance	1.
	syl	griev+ance
	pron	<1grEvNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a real or imaginary wrong causing resentment and regarded as grounds for complaint.
grievance	2.
	syl	griev+ance
	pron	<1grEvNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of resentment or injustice at having been unfairly treated.
grievance	3.
	syl	griev+ance
	pron	<1grEvNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	affliction or hardship.
grieve	ety	C13: from Old French grever, from Latin grav*_are to burden, from gravis heavy
grieve	1.
	syl	grieve
	pron	<grEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel great sorrow or distress, esp. at the death of someone.
grieve	2.
	syl	grieve
	pron	<grEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to inflict injury, hardship, or sorrow on.
griever	sub
	head	grieve
	syl	griev+er
	pos	n.
grievingly	sub
	head	grieve
	syl	griev+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
grievous	1.
	syl	griev+ous
	pron	<1grEv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very severe or painful.
	exam	1	a grievous injury.
grievous	2.
	syl	griev+ous
	pron	<1grEv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very serious; heinous.
	exam	1	a grievous sin.
grievous	3.
	syl	griev+ous
	pron	<1grEv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or marked by grief.
	exam	1	a grievous cry.
grievous	4.
	syl	griev+ous
	pron	<1grEv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing great pain or suffering.
	exam	1	a grievous attack.
grievously	sub
	head	grievous
	syl	griev+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
grievousness	sub
	head	grievous
	syl	griev+ous+ness
	pos	n.
grievous bodily harm	0.
	syl	griev+ous bod:i+ly harm
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	really serious injury caused by one person to another.
griffe	ety	C19: from French: claw, of Germanic origin
griffe	0.
	syl	griffe
	pron	<grif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornament at the base of a column, often in the form of a claw.
griffin	ety	C14: from Old French grifon, from Latin gr*_yphus, from Greek grups, from grupos hooked
griffon	infl
	head	griffin
	or	gryphon
	syl	grif+fon
	pos	n.
gryphon	infl
	head	griffin
	or	griffon
	syl	gryph+on
	pos	n.
griffin	H1.0.
	syl	grif+fin
	pron	<1grifin>
	pos	n.
	def	a winged monster with an eagle-like head and the body of a lion.
griffin	ety	C18: of unknown origin
griffin	H2.0.
	syl	grif+fin
	pron	<1grifin>
	pos	n.
	def	a newcomer to the Orient, esp. one from W Europe.
D (avid Lewelyn) W (ark)	infl
	head	Griffith
	syl	D (avid Lewelyn) W (ark)
	pos	n.
Griffith	0.
	syl	Grif:fith
	pron	<1grifiT>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1948, U.S. film director. He introduced several cinematic techniques, including the flashback and the fade-out, in his masterpiece (1915).
griffon	ety	C19: from French: #7griffin %1
griffon	H1.1.
	syl	grif+fon
	pron	<1grifN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small wire-haired breeds of dog, originally from Belgium.
griffon	H1.2.
	syl	grif+fon
	pron	<1grifN>
	pos	n.
	def	any large vulture of the genus of Africa, S Europe, and SW Asia, having a pale plumage with black wings: family (hawks).
griffon	H2.0.
	syl	grif+fon
	pron	<1grifN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {griffin%1}.
grig	ety	C14: dwarf, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish krik a little creature
grig	1.
	syl	grig
	pron	<grig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a lively person.
grig	2.
	syl	grig
	pron	<grig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a shortlegged hen.
grig	3.
	syl	grig
	pron	<grig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a young eel.
Grigioni	0.
	syl	Gri+gio+ni
	pron	<gri1Jo:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Graub*"unden}.
Grignard reagent	ety	C20: named after Victor Grignard (1871-1934), French chemist
Grignard reagent	0.
	syl	Gri:gnard re+a:gent
	pron	<1grEnja:>, French <gri1$ja:r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of organometallic reagents, having the general formula RMgX, where R is an organic group and X is a halogen atom: used in the synthesis of organic compounds.
grigri	ety	of African origin
gris-gris	infl
	head	grigri
	or	greegree
	syl	gris-gris
	pron	<1grEgrE>
	pos	n.
greegree	infl
	head	grigri
	or	gris-gris
	syl	gree+gree
	pron	<1grEgrE>
	pos	n.
grigris	infl
	head	grigri
	or	grigrees
	syl	gri+gris
	pron	<-grEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grigrees	infl
	head	grigri
	or	grigris
	syl	gri+grees.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grigri	0.
	syl	gri+gri
	pron	<1grEgrE>
	pos	n.
	def	an African talisman, amulet, or charm.
Grikwa	infl
	or	Grikwas
	syl	Gri+kwa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Grikwas	infl
	head	Grikwa
	or	Grikwa
	syl	Gri+kwas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Grikwa	0.
	syl	Gri+kwa
	pron	<1grEkw*>, <1grik->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Griqua}.
grill	ety	C17: from French gril gridiron, from Latin cr*_at*_icula fine wickerwork; see #7grille 
grill	H1.1.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook (meat, etc.) by direct heat, as under a grill or over a hot fire, or (of meat, etc.) to be cooked in this way. Usual U.S. word: {broil}.
grill	H1.2.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to torment with or as if with extreme heat.
	exam	1	the travellers were grilled by the scorching sun.
grill	H1.3.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to subject to insistent or prolonged questioning.
grill	H1.4.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	a device with parallel bars of thin metal on which meat, etc., may be cooked by a fire; gridiron.
grill	H1.5.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	a device on a cooker that radiates heat downwards for grilling meat, etc.
grill	H1.6.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	food cooked by grilling.
grill	H1.7.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	See {grillroom}.
griller	sub
	head	grill
	syl	grill+er
	pos	n.
grill	ety	C17: see #7grille 
grill	H2.0.
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {grille}.
grillage	ety	C18: from French, from griller to furnish with a grille
grillage	0.
	syl	gril+lage
	pron	<1griliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of beams and crossbeams used as a foundation on soft ground.
grille	ety	C17: from Old French, from Latin cr*_at*_icula fine hurdlework, from cr*_atis a hurdle
grill	alt
	head	grille
	or	grille
	syl	grill
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
grille	1.
	or	grill
	syl	grille
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {grillwork}. a framework, esp. of metal bars arranged to form an ornamental pattern, used as a screen or partition.
grille	2.
	or	grill
	syl	grille
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {radiator grille}. a grating, often chromium-plated, that admits cooling air to the radiator of a motor vehicle.
grille	3.
	or	grill
	syl	grille
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal or wooden openwork grating used as a screen or divider.
grille	4.
	or	grill
	syl	grille
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective screen, usually plastic or metal, in front of the loudspeaker in a radio, record player, etc.
grille	5.
	or	grill
	syl	grille
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	the opening in one corner of the receiver's end of the court.
grille	6.
	or	grill
	syl	grille
	pron	<gril>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of small pyramidal marks impressed in parallel rows into a stamp to prevent reuse.
grilled	1.
	syl	grilled
	pron	<grild>
	pos	adj.
	def	cooked on a grill or gridiron.
grilled	2.
	syl	grilled
	pron	<grild>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a grille.
Franz	infl
	head	Grillparzer
	syl	Franz
	pos	n.
grillroom	0.
	syl	grill+room
	pron	<1gril2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a restaurant or room in a restaurant, etc., where grilled steaks and other meat are served.
grilse	ety	C15 grilles (plural), of uncertain origin
grilses	infl
	head	grilse
	or	grilse
	syl	grils:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grilse	infl
	or	grilses
	syl	grilse.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grilse	0.
	syl	grilse
	pron	<grils>
	pos	n.
	def	a salmon at the stage when it returns for the first time from the sea to fresh water.
grim	ety	Old English grimm; related to Old Norse grimmr, Old High German grimm savage, Greek khremizein to neigh
grimmer	infl
	head	grim
	syl	grim+mer
	pos	adj.
grimmest	infl
	head	grim
	syl	grim+mest.
	pos	adj.
grim	1.
	syl	grim
	pron	<grim>
	pos	adj.
	def	stern; resolute.
	exam	1	grim determination.
grim	2.
	syl	grim
	pron	<grim>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh or formidable in manner or appear?!ance.
grim	3.
	syl	grim
	pron	<grim>
	pos	adj.
	def	harshly ironic or sinister.
	exam	1	grim laughter.
grim	4.
	syl	grim
	pron	<grim>
	pos	adj.
	def	cruel, severe, or ghastly.
	exam	1	a grim accident.
grim	5.
	syl	grim
	pron	<grim>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	fierce.
	exam	1	a grim warrior.
grim	6.
	syl	grim
	pron	<grim>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unpleasant; disagreeable.
hold on like grim death	7.
	head	grim
	syl	hold on like grim death.
	def	to hold very firmly or resolutely.
grimly	sub
	head	grim
	syl	grim+ly
	pos	adv.
grimness	sub
	head	grim
	syl	grim+ness
	pos	n.
grimace	ety	C17: from French grimace, of Germanic origin; related to Spanish grimazo caricature; see #7grim 
grimace	1.
	syl	gri+mace
	pron	<gri1mAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an ugly or distorted facial expression, as of wry humour, disgust, etc.
grimace	2.
	syl	gri+mace
	pron	<gri1mAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to contort the face.
grimacer	sub
	head	grimace
	syl	gri+1mac+er
	pos	n.
grimacingly	sub
	head	grimace
	syl	gri+1mac+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Grimaldi	ety	named after Francesco Maria Grimaldi (1618-63), Italian physicist
Grimaldi	H1.0.
	syl	Gri+mal+di
	pron	<gri1mc:ldi>
	pos	n.
	def	a large crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 190 kilometres in diameter, which is con?!spicuous because of its dark floor.
Joseph	infl
	head	Grimaldi
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Grimaldi	H2.0.
	syl	Gri:mal:di
	pron	<gri1mc:ldi>
	pos	n.
	def	1779-1837, English actor, noted as a clown in pantomime.
Grimaldi man	ety	C20: named after the Grimaldi caves, Italy, where skeletons of this type were found
Grimaldi man	0.
	syl	Gri+mal+di man
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a type of Aurignacian man having a negroid appearance, thought to be a race of Cro-Magnon man.
grimalkin	ety	C17: from #7grey+malkin 
grimalkin	1.
	syl	gri+mal+kin
	pron	<gri1m@lkin>, <-1mc:l->
	pos	n.
	def	an old cat, esp. an old female cat.
grimalkin	2.
	syl	gri+mal+kin
	pron	<gri1m@lkin>, <-1mc:l->
	pos	n.
	def	a crotchety or shrewish old woman.
grime	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch grime; compare Flemish grijm, Old English gr*_ima mask
grime	1.
	syl	grime
	pron	<grIm>
	pos	n.
	def	dirt, soot, or filth, esp. when thickly accumulated or ingrained.
grime	2.
	syl	grime
	pron	<grIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dirty or coat with filth.
grimy	sub
	head	grime
	syl	grim:y
	pos	adj.
Jakob Ludwig Karl	infl
	head	Grimm
	syl	Ja:kob Lud:wig Karl
	pron	<1ja:kcp> <1lu:tvi*,c> <1karl>
	pos	n.
Grimm	0.
	syl	Grimm
	pron	<grim>
	pos	n.
	def	1785-1863, and his brother, {Wil@.helm Karl} (#!v$Ilh$elm #!karl), 1786-1859, German philologists and folklorists, who collaborated on (1812-22) and began a German dictionary. Jakob is noted also for his philological work (1819-37), in which he formulated the law named after him.
Grimm's law	ety	formulated by J. G#7rimm 
Grimm's law	0.
	syl	Grimm's law
	pos	n.
	def	the rules accounting for systematic corre?!spondences between consonants in the Germanic languages and consonants in other Indo-European languages; it states that Proto-Indo-European voiced aspirated stops, voiced unaspirated stops, and voiceless stops became voiced unaspi?!rated stops, voiceless stops, and voiceless fricatives respectively.
Grimsby	0.
	syl	Grims+by
	pron	<1grimzbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing port in E England, in S Humberside. Pop.: 95685 (1971).
grin	ety	Old English grennian; related to Old High German grennen to snarl, Old Norse grenja to howl; see #7grunt 
grins	infl
	head	grin
	syl	grins
	pos	vb.
grinning	infl
	head	grin
	syl	grin+ning
	pos	vb.
grinned	infl
	head	grin
	syl	grinned.
	pos	vb.
grin	1.
	syl	grin
	pron	<grin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smile with the lips drawn back revealing the teeth or express (something) by such a smile.
	exam	1	to grin a welcome.
grin	2.
	syl	grin
	pron	<grin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw back the lips revealing the teeth, as in a snarl or grimace.
grin and bear it	3.
	head	grin
	syl	grin and bear it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suffer trouble or hardship without complaint.
grin	4.
	syl	grin
	pron	<grin>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad smile.
grin	5.
	syl	grin
	pron	<grin>
	pos	n.
	def	a snarl or grimace.
grinner	sub
	head	grin
	syl	grin+ner
	pos	n.
grinningly	sub
	head	grin
	syl	grin+ning+ly
	pos	adv.
grind	ety	Old English grindan; related to Latin frendere, Lithuanian gr*'endu I rub, Low German grand sand
grinds	infl
	head	grind
	syl	grinds
	pos	vb.
grinding	infl
	head	grind
	syl	grind+ing
	pos	vb.
ground	infl
	head	grind
	syl	ground.
	pos	vb.
grind	1.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or be reduced to small particles by pounding or abrading.
	exam	1	to grind corn;
	exam	2	to grind flour.
grind	2.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smooth, sharpen, or polish by friction or abrasion.
	exam	1	to grind a knife.
grind	3.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrape or grate together (two things, esp. the teeth) with a harsh rasping sound or (of such objects) to be scraped together.
grind	4.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to speak or say something in a rough voice.
grind	5.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to hold down; oppress; tyrannize.
grind	6.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to operate (a machine) by turning a handle.
grind	7.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to produce in a routine or uninspired manner.
	exam	1	he ground out his weekly article for the paper.
grind	8.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to continue to play in a dull or insipid manner.
	exam	1	the band only ground out old tunes all evening.
grind	9.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to instil (facts, information, etc.) by persistent effort.
	exam	1	they ground into the recruits the need for vigilance.
grind	10.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to study or work laboriously.
grind	11.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to dance erotically by rotating the pelvis (esp. in the phrase {bump and grind) }.
grind	12.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	laborious or routine work or study.
grind	13.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person, esp. a student, who works excessively hard.
grind	14.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific grade of pulverization, as of coffee beans.
	exam	1	coarse grind.
grind	15.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the act of sexual intercourse.
grind	16.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a dance movement involving an erotic rotation of the pelvis.
grind	17.
	syl	grind
	pron	<grInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of grinding.
grindingly	sub
	head	grind
	syl	grind+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
grindelia	ety	C19: named after David Hieronymus Grindel (1777-1836), Russian botanist
grindelia	1.
	syl	grin+de+li:a
	pron	<grin1dEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any coarse plant of the American genus having yellow daisy-like flower heads: family (composites). See also {gum plant}.
grindelia	2.
	syl	grin+de+li:a
	pron	<grin1dEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried leaves and tops of certain species of these plants, used in tonics and sedatives.
Grindelwald	0.
	syl	Grin+del+wald
	pron	German <1grindL2valt>
	pos	n.
	def	a valley and resort in central Switzerland, in the Bernese Oberland: mountaineering centre, with the Wetterhorn and the Eiger nearby.
grinder	1.
	syl	grind+er
	pron	<1grInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grinds, esp. one who grinds cutting tools.
grinder	2.
	syl	grind+er
	pron	<1grInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for grinding.
grinder	3.
	syl	grind+er
	pron	<1grInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a molar tooth.
grinderies	infl
	head	grindery
	syl	grind+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grindery	1.
	syl	grind+er:y
	pron	<1grInd*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which tools and cutlery are sharpened.
grindery	2.
	syl	grind+er:y
	pron	<1grInd*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment of a shoemaker.
grinding wheel	0.
	syl	grind+ing wheel
	pos	n.
	def	an abrasive wheel, usually a composite of hard particles in a resin filler, used for grinding.
grind on	0.
	syl	grind on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move further relentlessly.
	exam	1	the enemy's invasion ground slowly on.
grindstone	1.a.
	syl	grind+stone
	pron	<1grInd2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine having a circular block of stone or composite abrasive rotated for sharpening tools or grinding metal.
grindstone	1.b.
	syl	grind+stone
	pron	<1grInd2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the stone used in this machine.
grindstone	1.c.
	syl	grind+stone
	pron	<1grInd2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any stone used for sharpening; whetstone.
grindstone	2.
	syl	grind+stone
	pron	<1grInd2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {millstone}.
keep	3.
	head	grindstone
	or	have one's nose to the grindstone
	syl	keep
	def	to work hard and perseveringly.
gringo	ety	C19: from Spanish: foreigner, probably from griego Greek, hence an alien; see G#7reek 
gringos	infl
	head	gringo
	syl	grin+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gringo	0.
	syl	grin+go
	pron	<1griGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person from an English-speaking country: used as a derogatory term by Latin Americans.
grip	ety	Old English gripe grasp; related to Old Norse gripr property, Old High German grif 
grip	H1.1.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of grasping and holding firmly.
	exam	1	he lost his grip on the slope.
grip	H1.2.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {handgrip}. the strength or pressure of such a grasp, as in a handshake.
	exam	1	a feeble grip.
grip	H1.3.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	the style or manner of grasping an object, such as a tennis racket.
grip	H1.4.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	understanding, control, or mastery of a subject, problem, etc. (esp. in such phrases as {get} {have a grip on) }.
grip	H1.5.a.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	to deal with (a problem or subject).
grip	H1.5.b.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	to tackle (an assailant).
grip	H1.6.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {handgrip}. a part by which an object is grasped; handle.
grip	H1.7.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {handgrip}. a travelling bag or holdall.
grip	H1.8.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	See {hairgrip}.
grip	H1.9.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that holds by friction, such as certain types of brake.
grip	H1.10.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of clasping or shaking hands used by members of secret societies to greet or identify one another.
grip	H1.11.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	a spasm of pain.
	exam	1	a grip in one's stomach.
grip	H1.12.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	a worker in a camera crew or a stagehand who shifts sets and props, etc.
grips	infl
	head	grip
	syl	grips
	pos	vb.
gripping	infl
	head	grip
	syl	grip+ping
	pos	vb.
gripped	infl
	head	grip
	or	gript
	syl	gripped
	pos	vb.
gript	infl
	head	grip
	or	gripped
	syl	gript.
	pos	vb.
grip	H1.13.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take hold of firmly or tightly, as by a clutch.
grip	H1.14.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hold the interest or attention of.
	exam	1	to grip an audience.
gripper	sub
	head	grip
	syl	grip+per
	pos	n.
grippingly	sub
	head	grip
	syl	grip+ping+ly
	pos	adv.
grip	H2.0.
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a variant spelling of {grippe}.
gripe	ety	Old English gr*_ipan; related to Gothic greipan, Old High German gr*_ifan to seize, Lithuanian greibiu 
gripe	1.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complain, esp. in a persistent nagging manner.
gripe	2.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause sudden intense pain in the intestines of (a person) or (of a person) to experience this pain.
gripe	3.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a ship
	def	to tend to come up into the wind in spite of the helm.
gripe	4.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to clutch; grasp.
gripe	5.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to afflict.
gripe	6.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a sudden intense pain in the intestines; colic.
gripe	7.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a complaint or grievance.
gripe	8.a.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gripping.
gripe	8.b.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a firm grip.
gripe	8.c.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that grips.
gripe	9.
	syl	gripe
	pron	<grIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	in; pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the lashings that secure a boat.
griper	sub
	head	gripe
	syl	grip+er
	pos	n.
gripingly	sub
	head	gripe
	syl	grip+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gripe water	0.
	syl	gripe wa+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a solution given to infants to relieve colic.
grippe	ety	C18: from French grippe, from gripper to seize, of Germanic origin; see #7grip %1
grip	alt
	head	grippe
	or	grippe
	syl	grip
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
grippe	0.
	or	grip
	syl	grippe
	pron	<grip>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {influenza}.
grip tape	0.
	syl	grip tape
	pos	n.
	def	a rough tape for sticking to a surface to provide a greater grip.
Grikwa	alt
	head	Griqua
	or	Griqua
	syl	Gri+kwa
	pron	<1grEkw*>, <1grik->
	pos	n.
Griqua	infl
	or	Grikwa
	syl	Gri+qua
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Griquas	infl
	head	Griqua
	or	Grikwas
	syl	Gri+quas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Grikwa	infl
	head	Griqua
	or	Griqua
	syl	Gri+kwa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Grikwas	infl
	head	Griqua
	or	Griquas
	syl	Gri+kwas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Griqua	1.
	or	Grikwa
	syl	Gri+qua
	pron	<1grEkw*>, <1grik->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of mixed ancestry, mainly European and Hottentot, living chiefly in Griqualand.
Griqua	2.
	or	Grikwa
	syl	Gri+qua
	pron	<1grEkw*>, <1grik->
	pos	n.
	def	the language or dialect of Hottentot spoken by this people, belonging to the Khoisan family.
Griqualand East	0.
	syl	Gri+qua+land East
	pron	<1grEkw*2l@nd>, <1grik->
	pos	n.
	def	an area of South Africa, in E Cape Province: settled in 1861 by Griquas led by Adam Kok III; annexed to the Cape in 1879; became part of the Transkei in 1903. Chief town: Kokstad. Area: 17100 sq. km (6602 sq. miles).
Griqualand West	0.
	syl	Gri+qua+land West
	pos	n.
	def	an area of South Africa, in N Cape Province north of the Orange river: settled after 1803 by the Griquas; annexed by the British in 1871 following a dispute with the Orange Free State; became part of the Cape in 1880. Chief town: Kimberley. Area: 39360 sq. km (15197 sq. miles).
Gris	0.
	syl	Gris
	qual	Spanish
	def	gris) {Juan} ($xwan). 1887-1927, Spanish cubist painter, resident in France from 1906.
grisaille	ety	C19: from French, from gris grey
grisaille	1.
	syl	gri+saille
	pron	<gri1zAl>, French <gri1za:j>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of monochrome painting in shades of grey, as in an oil painting or a wall decoration, imitating the effect of relief.
grisaille	2.
	syl	gri+saille
	pron	<gri1zAl>, French <gri1za:j>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting, stained glass window, etc., in this manner.
griseofulvin	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Penicillium griseofulvum dierckx (fungus from which it was isolated), from Medieval Latin griseus grey+Latin fulvus reddish yellow
griseofulvin	0.
	syl	gris:e:o+ful+vin
	pron	<2grizi*u1fulvin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic used to treat fungal infections of the hair and skin.
griseous	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin griseus, of Germanic origin
griseous	0.
	syl	gris+e:ous
	pron	<1grisi*s>, <1griz->
	pos	adj.
	def	streaked or mixed with grey; somewhat grey.
grisette	ety	C18: from French, from grisette grey fabric used for dresses, from gris grey
grisette	0.
	syl	gri+sette
	pron	<gri1zet>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a French working girl, esp. a pretty or flirtatious one.
gris-gris	infl
	syl	gris-gris
	pron	<-grEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gris-gris	0.
	syl	gris-gris
	pron	<1grEgrE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {grigri}.
Grishun	0.
	syl	Gri+shun
	pron	<grE1Sun>
	pos	n.
	def	the Romansch name for {Graub*"unden}.
griskin	ety	C17: probably from dialect gris pig, from Old Norse griss 
griskin	0.
	syl	gris+kin
	pron	<1griskin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the lean part of a loin of pork.
grisly	ety	Old English grislic; related to Old Frisian grislik, Old High German gr*_isenl*_ih 
grislier	infl
	head	grisly
	syl	gris+li+er
	pos	adj.
grisliest	infl
	head	grisly
	syl	gris+li+est.
	pos	adj.
grisly	H1.0.
	syl	gris+ly
	pron	<1grizli>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing horror or dread; gruesome.
grisliness	sub
	head	grisly
	syl	gris+li+ness
	pos	n.
grison	ety	C18: from French, from grison grey animal, from Old French gris grey
grison	0.
	syl	gri+son
	pron	<1grIsN>, <1grizN>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two musteline mammals, (or or of Central and South America, having a greyish back and black face and underparts.
Grisons	0.
	syl	Gri+sons
	pron	<gri1z?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Graub*"unden}.
grist	ety	Old English gr*_ist; related to Old Saxon grist-grimmo gnashing of teeth, Old High German grist-grimm*_on 
grist	1.a.
	syl	grist
	pron	<grist>
	pos	n.
	def	grain intended to be or that has been ground.
grist	1.b.
	syl	grist
	pron	<grist>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of such grain processed in one grind?!ing.
grist	2.
	syl	grist
	pron	<grist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brewing.
	def	malt grains that have been cleaned and cracked.
one's mill	infl
	head	grist
	or	for the
	syl	one's mill.
grist to	3.
	head	grist
	or	for the
	syl	grist to
	def	anything that can be turned to profit or advantage.
gristle	ety	Old English gristle; related to Old Frisian, Middle Low German gristel 
gristle	0.
	syl	gris+tle
	pron	<1grisL>
	pos	n.
	def	cartilage, esp. when in meat.
gristly	sub
	head	gristle
	syl	gris+tly
	pos	adj.
gristliness	sub
	head	gristle
	syl	gris+tli+ness
	pos	n.
gristmill	0.
	syl	grist+mill
	pron	<1grist2mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a mill, esp. one equipped with large grinding stones for grinding grain.
grit	ety	Old English gr*_eot; related to Old Norse grj*_ot pebble, Old High German grioz; see #7great, groats, gruel 
grit	1.
	syl	grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	n.
	def	small hard particles of sand, earth, stone, etc.
grit	2.
	syl	grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gritstone}. any coarse sandstone that can be used as a grindstone or millstone.
grit	3.
	syl	grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	n.
	def	the texture or grain of stone.
grit	4.
	syl	grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	n.
	def	indomitable courage, toughness, or resolution.
grits	infl
	head	grit
	syl	grits
	pos	vb.
gritting	infl
	head	grit
	syl	grit+ting
	pos	vb.
gritted	infl
	head	grit
	syl	grit+ted.
	pos	vb.
grit	5.
	syl	grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clench or grind together (two objects, esp. the teeth).
grit	6.
	syl	grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover (a surface, such as icy roads) with grit.
gritless	sub
	head	grit
	syl	grit+less
	pos	adj.
Grit	0.
	syl	Grit
	pron	<grit>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	an informal word for {Liberal}.
grith	ety	Old English grith; related to Old Norse grith home
grith	1.
	syl	grith
	pron	<griT>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	security, peace, or protection, guaranteed either in a certain place, such as a church, or for a period of time.
grith	2.
	syl	grith
	pron	<griT>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of safety or protection.
grits	ety	Old English grytt; related to Old High German gruzzi; see #7great, grit 
grits	1.
	syl	grits
	pron	<grits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	hulled and coarsely ground grain.
grits	2.
	syl	grits
	pron	<grits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See {hominy grits}.
grittier	infl
	head	gritty
	syl	grit+ti+er
	pos	adj.
grittiest	infl
	head	gritty
	syl	grit+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
gritty	1.
	syl	grit+ty
	pron	<1griti>
	pos	adj.
	def	courageous; hardy; resolute.
gritty	2.
	syl	grit+ty
	pron	<1griti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or containing grit.
grittily	sub
	head	gritty
	syl	grit+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
grittiness	sub
	head	gritty
	syl	grit+ti+ness
	pos	n.
grivation	0.
	syl	gri+va+tion
	pron	<gri1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	short for {grid variation}.
grivet	ety	C19: from French, of unknown origin
grivet	0.
	syl	griv+et
	pron	<1grivit>
	pos	n.
	def	an E African variety of a common guenon monkey, having long white tufts of hair on either side of the face. Compare {green monkey, vervet}.
grizzle	ety	C15: from Old French grisel, from gris, of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German gr*_is grey
grizzle	H1.1.
	syl	griz+zle
	pron	<1grizL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become grey.
grizzle	H1.2.
	syl	griz+zle
	pron	<1grizL>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey colour.
grizzle	H1.3.
	syl	griz+zle
	pron	<1grizL>
	pos	n.
	def	grey or partly grey hair.
grizzle	H1.4.
	syl	griz+zle
	pron	<1grizL>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey wig.
grizzle	ety	C18: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German grist-grimm*_on gnashing of teeth, German Griesgram unpleasant person
grizzle	H2.1.
	syl	griz+zle
	pron	<1grizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	esp. of a child
	def	to fret; whine.
grizzle	H2.2.
	syl	griz+zle
	pron	<1grizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to sulk or grumble.
grizzler	sub
	head	grizzle
	syl	griz+zler
	pos	n.
grizzled	1.
	syl	griz+zled
	pron	<1grizLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	streaked or mixed with grey; grizzly; griseous.
grizzled	2.
	syl	griz+zled
	pron	<1grizLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having grey or partly grey hair.
grizzlier	infl
	head	grizzly
	syl	griz+zli+er
	pos	adj.
grizzliest	infl
	head	grizzly
	syl	griz+zli+est.
	pos	adj.
grizzly	1.
	syl	griz+zly
	pron	<1grizli>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat grey; grizzled.
grizzlies	infl
	head	grizzly
	syl	griz+zlies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grizzly	2.
	syl	griz+zly
	pron	<1grizli>
	pos	n.
	def	See {grizzly bear}.
grizzly bear	0.
	syl	griz+zly bear
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-brown variety of the brown bear, formerly widespread in W North America. Often shortened to {grizzly}.
gro	0.
	syl	gro.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gross (unit of quantity).
groan	ety	Old English gr*_anian; related to Old Norse gr*_ina, Old High German gr*_inan; see #7grin 
groan	1.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged stressed dull cry expressive of agony, pain, or disapproval.
groan	2.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud harsh creaking sound, as of a tree bending in the wind.
groan	3.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a grumble or complaint, esp. a persistent one.
groan	4.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (low in?!articulate sounds) expressive of pain, grief, disapproval, etc..
	exam	1	they all groaned at Larry's puns.
groan	5.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sound like a groan.
groan	6.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by beneath or under
	def	to be weighed down (by) or suffer greatly (under).
	exam	1	the country groaned under the dictator's rule.
groan	7.
	syl	groan
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complain or grumble.
groaner	sub
	head	groan
	syl	groan+er
	pos	n.
groaningly	sub
	head	groan
	syl	groan+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
groat	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch groot, from Middle Low German gros, from Medieval Latin (denarius) grossus thick (coin); see #7groschen 
groat	0.
	syl	groat
	pron	<gr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an English silver coin worth four pennies, taken out of circulation in the 17th century.
groats	ety	Old English grot particle; related to grota fragment, as in meregrota pearl; see #7grit, grout 
groats	1.
	syl	groats
	pron	<gr*uts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hulled and crushed grain of oats, wheat, or certain other cereals.
groats	2.
	syl	groats
	pron	<gr*uts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the parts of oat kernels used as food.
grocer	ety	C15: from Old French grossier, from gros large; see #7gross 
grocer	0.
	syl	gro+cer
	pron	<1gr*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dealer in foodstuffs and other household supplies.
groceries	0.
	syl	gro+cer:ies
	pron	<1gr*us*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	merchandise, esp. foodstuffs, sold by a grocer.
groceries	infl
	head	grocery
	syl	gro+cer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grocery	0.
	syl	gro+cer:y
	pron	<1gr*us*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the business or premises of a grocer.
grockle	ety	C20: of unknown origin
grockle	0.
	syl	grock+le
	pron	<1grokL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Devonshire dialect.
	def	a tourist, esp. one from the Midlands or the North of England.
Grodno	0.
	syl	Grod+no
	pron	Russian <1grcdn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, in the Byelorussian SSR on the Neman River: part of Poland (1921-39). Pop.: 168000 (1975 est.).
grog	ety	C18: from Old Grog, nickname of Edward Vernon (1684-1757), British admiral, who in 1740 issued naval rum diluted with water; his nickname arose from his grogram cloak
grog	1.
	syl	grog
	pron	<grog>
	pos	n.
	def	diluted spirit, usually rum, as an alcoholic drink.
grog	2.
	syl	grog
	pron	<grog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral.
	def	alcoholic drink in general, esp. spirits.
groggier	infl
	head	groggy
	syl	grog+gi+er
	pos	adj.
groggiest	infl
	head	groggy
	syl	grog+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
groggy	1.
	syl	grog+gy
	pron	<1grogi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dazed or staggering, as from exhaustion, blows, or drunkenness.
groggy	2.
	syl	grog+gy
	pron	<1grogi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	faint or weak.
groggily	sub
	head	groggy
	syl	grog+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
grogginess	sub
	head	groggy
	syl	grog+gi+ness
	pos	n.
grogram	ety	C16: from French gros grain coarse grain; see #7grosgrain 
grogram	0.
	syl	grog+ram
	pron	<1grogr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse fabric of silk, wool, or silk mixed with wool or mohair, often stiffened with gum, formerly used for clothing.
grogshop	1.
	syl	grog+shop
	pron	<1grog2Sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a drinking place, esp. one of disreputable character.
grogshop	2.
	syl	grog+shop
	pron	<1grog2Sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a shop, etc., where liquor can be bought for drinking off the premises.
groin	ety	C15: perhaps from English grynde abyss; related to #7ground %1
groin	1.
	syl	groin
	pron	<grcin>
	pos	n.
	def	the depression or fold where the legs join the abdomen.
groin	2.
	syl	groin
	pron	<grcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	the genitals, esp. the testicles.
groin	3.
	syl	groin
	pron	<grcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {groyne}.
groin	4.
	syl	groin
	pron	<grcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a curved arris formed where two intersecting vaults meet.
groin	5.
	syl	groin
	pron	<grcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	to provide or construct with groins.
Grolier	ety	C19: named after Jean Grolier de Servi*`eres (1479-1565), French bibliophile
Grolier	0.
	syl	Gro+li+er
	pron	<1gr*uli*>, French <grc1ljA>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting a decorative style of bookbinding using interlaced leather straps, gilded ornamental scrolls, etc.
grommet	ety	C15: from obsolete French gourmette chain linking the ends of a bit, from gourmer bridle, of unknown origin
grummet	alt
	head	grommet
	or	grommet
	syl	grum+met
	pos	n.
grommet	0.
	or	grummet
	syl	grom+met
	pron	<1gromit>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of rubber or plastic or a metal eyelet designed to line a hole to prevent a cable or pipe passed through it from chafing.
gromwell	ety	C13: from Old French gromil, from gres sandstone+ mil millet, from Latin milium 
gromwell	0.
	syl	grom+well
	pron	<1gromw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hairy plants of the boraginaceous genus esp. having small greenish-white, yellow, or blue flowers, and smooth nutlike fruits. See also { {puccoon} (sense 1)}.
Andrei Andreyevich	infl
	head	Gromyko
	syl	An:drei An:dre?!:ye:vich
	pron	<an1drjAj> <an1drjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Gromyko	0.
	syl	Gro:my:ko
	pron	Russian <gra1mik*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, Soviet statesman and diplomat; foreign minister since 1957.
Groningen	1.
	syl	Gro+ning+en
	pron	<1gr*uniG*n>, Dutch <1$xro:niG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province in the NE Netherlands: mainly agricultural. Capital: Groningen. Pop.: 530400 (1973 est.). Area: 2350 sq. km (900 sq. miles).
Groningen	2.
	syl	Gro+ning+en
	pron	<1gr*uniG*n>, Dutch <1$xro:niG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the NE Netherlands, capital of Groningen province. Pop.: 165777 (1974 est.).
Gronland	0.
	syl	Gro:/n+land
	pron	<1gr@on2lan>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for {Greenland}.
groom	ety	C13 grom manservant; perhaps related to Old English gr*_owan to #7grow 
groom	1.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to clean and look after horses.
groom	2.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bridegroom}.
groom	3.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various officers of a royal or noble household.
groom	4.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a male servant or attend?!ant.
groom	5.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic and poetic.
	def	a young man.
groom	6.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or keep (clothes, appearance, etc.) clean and tidy.
groom	7.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rub down, clean, and smarten (a horse, dog, etc.).
groom	8.
	syl	groom
	pron	<gru:m>, <grum>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to train or prepare for a particular task, occupation, etc..
	exam	1	to groom someone for the Presidency.
groomer	sub
	head	groom
	syl	groom+er
	pos	n.
groomsmen	infl
	head	groomsman
	syl	grooms+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
groomsman	0.
	syl	grooms+man
	pron	<1gru:mzm*n>, <1grumz->
	pos	n.
	def	a man who attends the bridegroom at a wedding, usually the best man.
groove	ety	C15: from obsolete Dutch groeve, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German gruoba pit, Old Norse grof 
groove	1.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow channel or furrow, esp. one cut into wood by a tool.
groove	2.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiral channel, usually V-shaped, in a gramophone record. See also {microgroove}.
groove	3.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a channel across the bottom surface of a piece of type.
groove	4.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the spiral cuts in the bore of a gun.
groove	5.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part; sulcus.
groove	6.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a settled existence, routine, etc., to which one is suited or accustomed, esp. one from which it is difficult to escape.
groove	7.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an experience, event, etc., that is groovy.
groove	8.a.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	playing well and apparently effortlessly, with a good beat, etc.
groove	8.b.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	fashionable.
groove	9.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or cut a groove in.
groove	10.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to enjoy oneself or feel in rapport with one's surroundings.
groove	11.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to excite.
groove	12.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to progress or develop.
groove	13.
	syl	groove
	pron	<gru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	to play well, with a good beat, etc.
grooveless	sub
	head	groove
	syl	groove+less
	pos	adj.
groovelike	sub
	head	groove
	syl	groove+2like
	pos	adj.
groovier	infl
	head	groovy
	syl	groov:i+er
	pos	adj.
grooviest	infl
	head	groovy
	syl	groov:i+est.
	pos	adj.
groovy	0.
	syl	groov:y
	pron	<1gru:vi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	attractive, fashionable, or exciting.
grope	ety	Old English gr*_apian; related to Old High German greif*_on, Norwegian greipa; compare #7gripe 
grope	1.
	syl	grope
	pron	<gr*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to feel or search about uncertainly (for something) with the hands.
grope	2.
	syl	grope
	pron	<gr*up>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by for or after
	def	to search uncertainly or with difficulty (for a solution, answer, etc.).
grope	3.
	syl	grope
	pron	<gr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of groping.
groper	sub
	head	grope
	syl	grop+er
	pos	n.
gropingly	sub
	head	grope
	syl	grop+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Walter	infl
	head	Gropius
	syl	Wal:ter.
	pos	n.
Gropius	0.
	syl	Gro:pi:us
	pron	<1gr*upi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1969, U.S. architect, designer, and teacher, born in Germany. He founded (1919) and directed (1919-28) the Bauhaus in Germany. His influence stemmed from his adaptation of architecture to modern social needs and his pioneering use of industrial materials, such as concrete and steel. His buildings include the Fagus factory at Alfeld (1911) and the Bauhaus at Dessau (1926).
Gros	0.
	syl	Gros
	qual	French
	def	gro) Baron {An@.toine Jean} (?~atwan #!#f?~a). 1771-1835, French painter, noted for his battle scenes.
grosbeak	ety	C17: from French grosbec, from Old French gros large, thick+ bec #7beak 
grosbeak	1.
	syl	gros+beak
	pron	<1gr*us2bEk>, <1gros->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various finches, such as ({pine grosbeak}) , that have a massive powerful bill.
cardinal grosbeak	2.
	head	grosbeak
	syl	cardinal grosbeak.
	def	any of various mostly tropical American buntings, such as the cardinal and pyrrhuloxia, the males of which have brightly coloured plumage.
groschen	ety	C17: from German: Bohemian dialect alteration of Middle High German grosse, from Medieval Latin (denarius) grossus thick (penny); see #7gross, groat 
groschen	infl
	syl	gro+schen.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
groschen	1.
	syl	gro+schen
	pron	<1gr*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an Austrian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a schilling.
groschen	2.
	syl	gro+schen
	pron	<1gr*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a German coin worth ten pfennigs.
groschen	3.
	syl	gro+schen
	pron	<1gr*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former German silver coin.
gros de Londres	ety	literally: heavy (fabric) from London
gros de Londres	0.
	syl	gros de Lon+dres
	pron	French. <gro d* 1l?~cdr>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight shiny ribbed silk fabric, the ribs alternating between wide and narrow between different colours or between different textures of yarn.
grosgrain	ety	C19: from French gros grain coarse grain; see #7gross, grain 
grosgrain	0.
	syl	gros+grain
	pron	<1gr*u2grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy ribbed silk or rayon fabric or tape for trimming clothes, etc.
gros point	1.
	syl	gros point
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a needlepoint stitch covering two horizontal and two vertical threads.
gros point	2.
	syl	gros point
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	work done in this stitch.
gros point	xref
	syl	gros point
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {petit point}.
gross	ety	C14: from Old French gros large, from Late Latin grossus thick
gross	1.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	repellently or excessively fat or bulky.
gross	2.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	with no deductions for expenses, tax, etc.; total.
	exam	1	gross sales.
gross	3.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of personal qualities, tastes, etc.
	def	conspicuously coarse or vulgar.
gross	4.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	obviously or exceptionally culpable or wrong; flagrant.
	exam	1	gross inefficiency.
gross	5.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in perception, sensitivity, or discrimination.
	exam	1	gross judgments.
gross	6.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of vegetation
	def	dense; thick; luxuriant.
gross	7.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	coarse in texture or quality.
gross	8.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	rude; uneducated; ignorant.
gross	infl
	syl	gross.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gross	9.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of quantity equal to 12 dozen.
grosses	infl
	head	gross
	syl	gross:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gross	10.a.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire amount.
gross	10.b.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the great majority.
gross	11.
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to earn as total revenue, before deductions for ex?!penses, tax, etc.
gross	xref
	syl	gross
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	See also {gross up}.
grossly	sub
	head	gross
	syl	gross+ly
	pos	adv.
grossness	sub
	head	gross
	syl	gross+ness
	pos	n.
gross domestic product	0.
	syl	gross do+mes+tic prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	the total value of all goods and services produced domestically by a nation during a year. It is equivalent to gross national product minus net investment incomes from foreign nations. Abbrev.: {GDP}
Robert	infl
	head	Grosseteste
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Grosseteste	0.
	syl	Grosse:teste
	pron	<1gr*us2test>
	pos	n.
	def	??1175-1253, English prelate and scholar; bishop of Lincoln (1235-53). He attacked ecclesiastical abuses and wrote commentaries on Aristotle and treatises on theology, philosophy, and science.
gross national product	0.
	syl	gross na+tion+al prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	the total value of all final goods and services produced annually by a nation. Abbrev.: {GNP}
gross profit	0.
	syl	gross prof+it
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the difference between total revenue from sales and the total cost of purchases or materials, with an adjustment for stock.
gross ton	0.
	syl	gross ton
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {long ton}.
grossularite	ety	C19: from New Latin grossul*_aria gooseberry, from Old French grosele+ {-#7ite %1}
grossularite	0.
	syl	gros+su+lar+ite
	pron	<1grosjul*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green or greenish-grey garnet, used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca\3Al\2(SiO\4)\3.
gross up	0.
	syl	gross up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase (net income) to its pre-tax value.
Grosswardein	0.
	syl	Gross+war+dein
	pron	<2gro:svar1dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Oradea}.
gross weight	0.
	syl	gross weight
	pos	n.
	def	total weight of an article inclusive of the weight of the container and packaging.
grosz	ety	from Polish, from Czech grosh; see #7groschen 
groszy	infl
	head	grosz
	syl	gro+szy
	pron	<1grc:Si>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grosz	0.
	syl	grosz
	pron	<grc:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a Polish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a zloty.
George	infl
	head	Grosz
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Grosz	0.
	syl	Grosz
	pron	<gr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1959, German painter, in the U.S. from 1932, whose works satirized German militarism and bourgeois society.
grot	ety	C16: from French grotte, from Old Italian grotta; see #7grotto 
grot	0.
	syl	grot
	pron	<grot>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {grotto}.
George	infl
	head	Grote
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Grote	0.
	syl	Grote
	pron	<gr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	1794-1871, English historian, noted particularly for his (1846-56).
grotesque	ety	C16: from French, from Old Italian (pittura) grottesca cave painting, from grottesco of a cave, from grotta cave; see #7grotto 
grotesque	1.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	strangely or fantastically dis?!torted; bizarre.
	exam	1	a grotesque reflection in the mirror.
grotesque	2.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of the grotesque in art.
grotesque	3.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	absurdly incongruous; in a ludicrous context.
	exam	1	a grotesque turn of phrase.
grotesque	4.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16th-century decorative style in which parts of human, animal, and plant forms are distorted and mixed.
grotesque	5.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative device, as in painting or sculpture, in this style.
grotesque	6.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the family of 19th-century sans serif display types.
grotesque	7.
	syl	gro+tesque
	pron	<gr*u1tesk>
	pos	n.
	def	any grotesque person or thing.
grotesquely	sub
	head	grotesque
	syl	gro+1tesque+ly
	pos	adv.
grotesqueness	sub
	head	grotesque
	syl	gro+1tesque+ness
	pos	n.
grotesquerie	alt
	head	grotesquery
	or	grotesquery
	syl	gro+tes+quer:ie
	pron	<gr*u1tesk*ri>
	pos	n.
grotesqueries	infl
	head	grotesquery
	syl	gro+tes+quer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grotesquery	1.
	or	grotesquerie
	syl	gro+tes+quer:y
	pron	<gr*u1tesk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being grotesque.
grotesquery	2.
	or	grotesquerie
	syl	gro+tes+quer:y
	pron	<gr*u1tesk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is grotesque, esp. an object such as a sculpture.
Hugo	infl
	head	Grotius
	syl	Hu:go
	pos	n.
Grotius	0.
	syl	Gro:ti:us
	pron	<1gr*uti*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1583-1645, Dutch jurist and statesman, whose (1625) is regarded as the foundation of modern international law.
Grotian	sub
	head	Grotius
	syl	Gro+ti:an
	pos	adj.
Grotianism	sub
	head	Grotius
	syl	Gro+ti+an+ism
	pos	n.
grotto	ety	C17: from Old Italian grotta, from Late Latin crypta vault; see #7crypt 
grottoes	infl
	head	grotto
	or	grottos
	syl	grot+toes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grottos	infl
	head	grotto
	or	grottoes
	syl	grot+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grotto	1.
	syl	grot+to
	pron	<1grot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cave, esp. one with attractive features.
grotto	2.
	syl	grot+to
	pron	<1grot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a construction in the form of a cave, esp. as in landscaped gardens during the 18th century.
grotty	ety	C20: from #7grotesque 
grottier	infl
	head	grotty
	syl	grot+ti+er
	pos	adj.
grottiest	infl
	head	grotty
	syl	grot+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
grotty	0.
	syl	grot+ty
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	unpleasant, nasty, or unattractive.
grouch	ety	C20: from obsolete grutch, from Old French grouchier to complain; see #7grudge 
grouch	1.
	syl	grouch
	pron	<grauC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complain; grumble.
grouch	2.
	syl	grouch
	pron	<grauC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a complaint, esp. a persistent one.
grouch	3.
	syl	grouch
	pron	<grauC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is always grumbling.
grouchy	sub
	head	grouch
	syl	grouch:y
	pos	adj.
grouchily	sub
	head	grouch
	syl	grouch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
grouchiness	sub
	head	grouch
	syl	grouch:i+ness
	pos	n.
ground	ety	Old English grund; related to Old Norse grunn shallow, grunnr, grund plain, Old High German grunt 
ground	H1.1.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the land surface.
ground	H1.2.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	earth or soil.
	exam	1	he dug into the ground outside his house.
ground	H1.3.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the land around a dwelling house or other building.
ground	H1.4.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	an area of land given over to a purpose.
	exam	1	football ground;
	exam	2	burial grounds.
ground	H1.5.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	land having a particular characteristic.
	exam	1	level ground;
	exam	2	high ground.
ground	H1.6.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	matter for consideration or debate; field of research or enquiry.
	exam	1	the lecture was familiar ground to him;
	exam	2	the report covered a lot of ground.
ground	H1.7.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or viewpoint, as in an argument or controversy (esp. in the phrases {give ground, hold, stand}, {shift one's ground) }.
ground	H1.8.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	position or advantage, as in a subject or competition (esp. in the phrases {gain ground, lose ground}, etc.).
ground	H1.9.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	reason; justification.
	exam	1	grounds for complaint.
ground	H1.10.a.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the prepared surface applied to the support of a painting, such as a wall, canvas, etc., to prevent it reacting with or absorbing the paint.
ground	H1.10.b.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the support of a painting.
ground	H1.10.c.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the background of a painting or main surface against which the other parts of a work of art appear super?!imposed.
ground	H1.11.a.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the first coat of paint applied to a surface.
ground	H1.11.b.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	ground colour.
ground	H1.12.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of a river or the sea.
ground	H1.13.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sediment or dregs, esp. from coffee.
ground	H1.14.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the floor of a room.
ground	H1.15.a.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	the area from the popping crease back past the stumps, in which a batsman may legally stand.
ground	H1.15.b.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	ground staff.
ground	H1.16.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ground bass}.
ground	H1.17.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a mesh or network supporting the main pattern of a piece of lace.
ground	H1.18.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical.
	def	the usual U.S. word for { {earth} (sense 8)}.
above ground	19.
	head	ground
	syl	above ground.
	def	alive.
below ground	20.
	head	ground
	syl	below ground.
	def	dead and buried.
break new ground	21.
	head	ground
	syl	break new ground.
	def	to do something that has not been done before.
common ground	22.
	head	ground
	syl	common ground.
	def	a subject about which there is agreement or similar thinking.
cut the ground from under someone's feet	23.
	head	ground
	syl	cut the ground from under someone's feet.
	def	to anticipate someone's action and thus make it irrelevant or meaningless.
(down) to the ground	24.
	head	ground
	syl	(down) to the ground.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	completely; absolutely.
	exam	1	it suited him down to the ground.
get off the ground	25.
	head	ground
	syl	get off the ground.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a beginning, esp. one that is successful.
home ground	26.
	head	ground
	syl	home ground.
	def	a familiar area or topic.
into the ground	27.
	head	ground
	syl	into the ground.
	def	beyond what is requisite or can be endured; to exhaustion.
meet someone on his own ground	28.
	head	ground
	syl	meet someone on his own ground.
	def	to meet someone according to terms he has laid down himself.
ground	H1.29.a.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a ship
	def	to strike the sea bed.
ground	H1.29.b.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	def	to arrive at something solid or stable after discussing or dealing with indistinct subjects, etc.
ground	H1.30.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	situated on, living on, used on, or concerned with the ground.
	exam	1	ground frost;
	exam	2	ground forces.
ground	H1.31.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or place on the ground.
ground	H1.32.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instruct in fundamentals.
ground	H1.33.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide a basis or foundation for; establish.
ground	H1.34.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine (an aircraft, pilot, etc.) to the ground.
ground	H1.35.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the usual U.S. word for { {earth} (sense 16)}.
ground	H1.36.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to run (a vessel) aground.
ground	H1.37.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a surface) with a preparatory coat of paint.
ground	H1.38.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hit or reach the ground.
ground	H2.1.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {grind}.
ground	H2.2.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the surface finished, thickness reduced, or an edge sharpened by grinding.
ground	H2.3.
	syl	ground
	pron	<graund>
	pos	adj.
	def	reduced to fine particles by grinding.
groundage	0.
	syl	ground+age
	pron	<1graundiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fee levied on a vessel entering a port or anchored off a shore.
ground bait	0.
	syl	ground bait
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	bait, such as scraps of bread, maggots, etc., thrown into an area of water to attract fish. See {chum%2}.
ground	alt
	head	ground bass
	or	ground bass
	syl	ground
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
ground bass	0.
	or	ground
	syl	ground bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a short melodic bass line that is repeated over and over again.
ground beetle	1.
	syl	ground bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the family often found under logs, stones, etc., having long legs and a dark coloration.
ground beetle	2.
	syl	ground bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the family feeding on plants and plant products.
ground beetle	3.
	syl	ground bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other beetles that live close to or beneath the ground.
ground cherry	0.
	syl	ground cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American solanaceous plants of the genus esp. having round fleshy fruit enclosed in a bladder-like husk. See also {winter cherry, {gooseberry} (sense 4)}.
ground control	1.
	syl	ground con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	the personnel, radar, computers, etc., on the ground that monitor the progress of aircraft or spacecraft.
ground control	2.
	syl	ground con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	a system for feeding continuous radio messages to an aircraft pilot to enable him to make a blind landing.
ground cover	0.
	syl	ground cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of dense low herbaceous plants and shrubs that grow over the surface of the ground, esp. in a forest, preventing soil erosion.
ground elder	0.
	syl	ground el+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {goutweed}.
ground floor	1.
	syl	ground floor
	pos	n.
	def	the floor of a building level or almost level with the ground.
ground floor	2.a.
	syl	ground floor
	pos	n.
	def	to enter a business, organization, etc., at the lowest level.
ground floor	2.b.
	syl	ground floor
	pos	n.
	def	to be in a project, undertaking, etc., from its inception.
ground glass	1.
	syl	ground glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass that has a rough surface produced by grinding, used for diffusing light.
ground glass	2.
	syl	ground glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass in the form of fine particles produced by grinding, used as an abrasive.
ground hog	0.
	syl	ground hog
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {woodchuck}.
ground ice	0.
	syl	ground ice
	pos	n.
	def	ice formed below the surface of a body of water, either on the ground or on a submerged object.
ground ivy	0.
	syl	ground i:vy
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping or trailing Eurasian aromatic herbaceous plant, (or with scalloped leaves and purplish-blue flowers: family (labiates).
groundless	0.
	syl	ground+less
	pron	<1graundlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without reason or justification.
groundlessly	sub
	head	groundless
	syl	ground+less+ly
	pos	adv.
groundlessness	sub
	head	groundless
	syl	ground+less+ness
	pos	n.
groundling	1.
	syl	ground+ling
	pron	<1graundliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal or plant that lives close to the ground or at the bottom of a lake, river, etc.
groundling	2.a.
	syl	ground+ling
	pron	<1graundliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Elizabethan theatre
	def	a spectator standing in the yard in front of the stage and paying least.
groundling	2.b.
	syl	ground+ling
	pron	<1graundliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a spectator in the cheapest section of any theatre.
groundling	3.
	syl	ground+ling
	pron	<1graundliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person on the ground as distinguished from one in an aircraft.
ground loop	0.
	syl	ground loop
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden uncontrolled turn by an aircraft on the ground, while moving under its own power.
groundmass	0.
	syl	ground+mass
	pron	<1graund2m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the matrix of igneous rocks, such as porphyry, in which larger crystals (phenocrysts) are embedded.
groundnut	1.
	syl	ground+nut
	pron	<1graund2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American climbing leguminous plant, with fragrant brown flowers and small edible underground tubers.
groundnut	2.
	syl	ground+nut
	pron	<1graund2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the tuber of this plant.
groundnut	3.
	syl	ground+nut
	pron	<1graund2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants having underground nutlike parts.
groundnut	4.
	syl	ground+nut
	pron	<1graund2n^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for { {peanut} (sense 1)}.
ground pine	1.
	syl	ground pine
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy plant, of Europe and N Africa, having two-lipped yellow flowers marked with red spots: family (labiates). It smells of pine when crushed. See also {bugle%2}.
ground pine	2.
	syl	ground pine
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain North American club mosses, esp.
ground plan	1.
	syl	ground plan
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing of the ground floor of a building, esp. one to scale. See also { {plan} (sense 3)}. Compare { {elevation} (sense 5)}.
ground plan	2.
	syl	ground plan
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary or basic outline.
ground plate	0.
	syl	ground plate
	pos	n.
	def	a joist forming the lowest member of a timber frame. Also called: {groundsill, soleplate}.
ground plum	1.
	syl	ground plum
	pos	n.
	def	a North American leguminous plant, with purple or white flowers and green thick-walled plumlike edible pods.
ground plum	2.
	syl	ground plum
	pos	n.
	def	the pod of this plant.
ground provisions	0.
	syl	ground pro+vi+sions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	starchy vegetables, esp. root crops and plantains.
ground rent	0.
	syl	ground rent
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the rent reserved by a lessor on granting a lease, esp. one for a long period of years to enable the lessee to develop the land.
ground rule	0.
	syl	ground rule
	pos	n.
	def	a procedural rule or principle.
groundsel	ety	Old English grundeswelge , changed from gundeswilge, from gund pus+ swelgan to swallow; after its use in poultices on abscesses
groundsel	1.
	syl	ground+sel
	pron	<1grauns*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain plants of the genus esp. a Eurasian weed with heads of small yellow flowers: family (composites). See also {ragwort}.
groundsel tree	2.
	head	groundsel
	syl	groundsel tree.
	def	a shrub, of E North America, with white plumelike fruits: family
ground cloth	alt
	head	groundsheet
	or	groundsheet
	syl	ground cloth
	pos	n.
groundsheet	1.
	or	ground cloth
	syl	ground+sheet
	pron	<1graund2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof rubber, plastic, or polythene sheet placed on the ground in a tent, etc., to keep out damp.
groundsheet	2.
	or	ground cloth
	syl	ground+sheet
	pron	<1graund2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar sheet put over a sports field to protect it against rain.
groundsill	0.
	syl	ground+sill
	pron	<1graund2sil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ground plate}.
groundsmen	infl
	head	groundsman
	syl	grounds+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
groundsman	0.
	syl	grounds+man
	pron	<1graundzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to maintain a sports ground, park, etc.
groundspeed	0.
	syl	ground+speed
	pron	<1graund2spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the speed of an aircraft relative to the ground. Compare {airspeed}.
ground squirrel	0.
	syl	ground squir+rel
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing sciurine rodent of the genus and related genera, resembling chipmunks and occurring in North America, E Europe, and Asia. Also called: {gopher}.
level	alt
	head	ground state
	or	ground state
	syl	lev+el
	pos	n.
ground state	0.
	or	level
	syl	ground state
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest energy state of an atom, molecule, particle, etc. Compare { {excited} (sense 4)}.
ground stroke	0.
	syl	ground stroke
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	any return made to a ball that has touched the ground, as opposed to a volley.
ground swell	0.
	syl	ground swell
	pos	n.
	def	a considerable swell of the sea, often caused by a distant storm or earthquake or by the passage of waves into shallow water.
ground water	0.
	syl	ground wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	underground water that has come mainly from the seepage of surface water and is held in the soil and in pervious rocks.
gray	alt
	head	ground wave
	or	ground wave
	syl	gray
	pos	n.
ground wave	0.
	or	gray
	syl	ground wave
	pos	n.
	def	a radio wave that travels directly between a transmitting and a receiving aerial. Compare {sky wave}.
groundwork	1.
	syl	ground+work
	pron	<1graund2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	preliminary work as a foundation or basis.
groundwork	2.
	syl	ground+work
	pron	<1graund2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground or background of a painting, etc.
ground zero	0.
	syl	ground ze:ro
	pos	n.
	def	a point on the ground directly below the centre of a nuclear explosion.
group	ety	C17: from French groupe, of Germanic origin; compare Italian gruppo; see #7crop 
group	1.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of persons or things considered as a collective unit.
group	2.a.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of persons bound together by common social standards, interests, etc.
group	2.b.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	group behaviour.
group	3.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a small band of players or singers, esp. of pop music.
group	4.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of animals or plants considered as a unit because of common characteristics, habits, etc.
group	5.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for { {phrase} (sense 1)}.
group	6.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of companies under a single ownership and control, consisting of a holding company, subsidiary companies, and sometimes associated companies.
group	7.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	two or more figures or objects forming a design or unit in a design, in a painting or sculpture.
group	8.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a military formation comprising complementary arms and services, usually for a purpose.
	exam	1	a brigade group.
group	9.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an air force organization of higher level than a squadron.
group	10.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {radical}. two or more atoms that are bound together in a molecule and behave as a single unit.
	exam	1	a methyl group -CH\3.
group	11.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical column of elements in the periodic table that all have similar electronic structures, properties, and valencies. Compare { {period} (sense 8)}.
group	12.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	any stratigraphical unit, esp. the unit for two or more formations.
group	13.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set under an operation involving any two members of the set such that the set is closed, associative, and contains both an identity and the inverse of each member.
group	14.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	See {blood group}.
group	15.
	syl	group
	pron	<gru:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange or place (things, people, etc.) in or into a group, or (of things, etc.) to form into a group.
group captain	0.
	syl	group cap+tain
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank senior to a squadron leader but junior to an air commodore in the British R.A.F. and certain other air forces.
group dynamics	0.
	syl	group dy+nam+ics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a field of social psychology concerned with the nature of human groups, their development, and their interactions with individuals, other groups, and larger organizations.
grouper	ety	C17: from Portuguese garupa, probably from a South American Indian word
grouper	infl
	or	groupers
	syl	group+er
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
groupers	infl
	head	grouper
	or	grouper
	syl	group+ers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grouper	0.
	syl	group+er
	pron	<1gru:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large marine serranid fish of the genus and related genera, of warm and tropical seas.
groupie	0.
	syl	group:ie
	pron	<1gru:pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an ardent fan of pop groups, esp. a girl who follows them on tour in order to have sexual relations with them.
grouping	0.
	syl	group+ing
	pron	<1gru:piG>
	pos	n.
	def	a planned arrangement of things, people, etc., within a group.
group insurance	0.
	syl	group in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	insurance relating to life, health, or accident and covering several persons, esp. the employees of a firm, under a single contract at reduced premiums.
group marriage	0.
	syl	group mar+riage
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement in which several males live together with several females, forming a conjugal unit.
group practice	0.
	syl	group prac+tice
	pos	n.
	def	a medical practice undertaken by a group of associated doctors who work together as partners or as specialists in different areas.
group therapy	0.
	syl	group ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the simultaneous treatment of a number of individuals who are members of a natural group or who are brought together to share their problems in group discussion.
grouse	ety	C16: of unknown origin
grouses	alt
	head	grouse
	or	grouse
	syl	grous:es.
	pron	<graus>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
grouse	H1.1.
	or	grouses
	syl	grouse
	pron	<graus>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any gallinaceous bird of the family occurring mainly in the N hemi?!sphere, having a stocky body and feathered legs and feet. They are popular game birds. See also {black grouse, red grouse. ~}
grouse	H1.2.
	or	grouses
	syl	grouse
	pron	<graus>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	excellent.
grouselike	sub
	head	grouse
	syl	grouse+2like
	pos	adj.
grouse	ety	C19: of unknown origin
grouse	H2.1.
	syl	grouse
	pron	<graus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grumble; complain.
grouse	H2.2.
	syl	grouse
	pron	<graus>
	pos	n.
	def	a persistent complaint.
grouser	sub
	head	grouse
	syl	grous+er
	pos	n.
grout	ety	Old English gr*_ut; related to Old Frisian gr*_et sand, Middle High German gr*_uz, Middle Dutch gr*_ute coarse meal; see #7grit, groats 
grout	1.
	syl	grout
	pron	<graut>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin mortar for filling joints between tiles, masonry, etc.
grout	2.
	syl	grout
	pron	<graut>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine plaster used as a finishing coat.
grout	3.
	syl	grout
	pron	<graut>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse meal or porridge.
grout	4.
	syl	grout
	pron	<graut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill (joints) or finish (walls, etc.) with grout.
grouter	sub
	head	grout
	syl	grout+er
	pos	n.
grouts	1.
	syl	grouts
	pron	<grauts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	sediment or grounds, as from making coffee.
grouts	2.
	syl	grouts
	pron	<grauts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {groats}.
groutier	infl
	head	grouty
	syl	grout:i+er
	pos	adj.
groutiest	infl
	head	grouty
	syl	grout:i+est.
	pos	adj.
grouty	1.
	syl	grout:y
	pron	<1grauti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	muddy; dirty.
grouty	2.
	syl	grout:y
	pron	<1grauti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	usage	of people's manners
	def	rough; unpolished.
grove	ety	Old English gr*_af; related to gr*_@afa thicket, #7greave, Norwegian greivla to intertwine
grove	1.
	syl	grove
	pron	<gr*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wooded area or plantation.
grove	2.a.
	syl	grove
	pron	<gr*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a road lined with houses and often trees, esp. in a suburban area.
grove	2.b.
	syl	grove
	pron	<gr*uv>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a street name
	exam	1	Ladbroke Grove.
grovel	ety	C16: back formation from obsolete groveling (adv.), from Middle English on grufe on the face, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse *_a gr*_ufu, from gr*_ufa prone position; see {-#7ling %2}
grovels	infl
	head	grovel
	or	grovels
	syl	grov+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
grovelling	infl
	head	grovel
	or	groveling
	syl	grov+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
grovelled	infl
	head	grovel
	or	groveled
	syl	grov+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
groveling	infl
	head	grovel
	or	grovelling
	syl	grov+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
groveled	infl
	head	grovel
	or	grovelled
	syl	grov+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
grovel	1.
	syl	grov+el
	pron	<1grovL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to humble or abase oneself, as in making apologies or showing respect.
grovel	2.
	syl	grov+el
	pron	<1grovL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lie or crawl face downwards, as in fear or humility.
grovel	3.
	syl	grov+el
	pron	<1grovL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to indulge or take pleasure (in sensuality or vice).
groveller	sub
	head	grovel
	syl	grov+el+ler
	pos	n.
grovellingly	sub
	head	grovel
	syl	grov+el+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
Groves	0.
	syl	Groves
	pron	<gr*uvz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles}. born 1915, English orchestral conductor.
grovet	0.
	syl	grov+et
	pron	<1grov*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler in a kneeling position grips the head of his kneeling opponent with one arm and forces his shoulders down with the other.
grow	ety	Old English gr*_owan; related to Old Norse gr*_oa, Old Frisian gr*_oia, Old High German gruoen; see #7green, grass 
grows	infl
	head	grow
	syl	grows
	pos	vb.
growing	infl
	head	grow
	syl	grow+ing
	pos	vb.
grew	infl
	head	grow
	syl	grew
	pos	vb.
grown	infl
	head	grow
	syl	grown.
	pos	vb.
grow	1.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an organism or part of an organism
	def	to increase in size or develop (hair, leaves, or other structures).
grow	2.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by out of or from
	def	to originate, as from an initial cause or source.
	exam	1	the federation grew out of the Empire.
grow	3.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase in size, number, degree, etc..
	exam	1	the population is growing rapidly.
grow	4.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change in length or amount in a specified direction.
	exam	1	some plants grow downwards;
	exam	2	profits over the years grew downwards.
grow	5.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula; may take an infinitive; esp. of emotions, physical states, etc.
	def	to develop or come into existence or being gradually.
	exam	1	to grow cold;
	exam	2	to grow morose;
	exam	3	he grew to like her.
grow	6.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to come into existence.
	exam	1	a close friendship grew up between them.
grow	7.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by together
	def	to be joined gradually by or as by growth.
	exam	1	the branches on the tree grew together.
grow	8.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by away, together, etc.
	def	to develop a specified state of friendship.
	exam	1	the lovers grew together gradually;
	exam	2	many friends grow apart over the years.
grow	9.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to become covered with a growth.
	exam	1	the path grew with weeds.
grow	10.
	syl	grow
	pron	<gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (plants) by controlling or encouraging their growth, esp. for home consumption or on a commercial basis.
growable	sub
	head	grow
	syl	grow+a:ble
	pos	adj.
grower	1.
	syl	grow+er
	pron	<1gr*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grows plants.
	exam	1	a vegetable grower.
grower	2.
	syl	grow+er
	pron	<1gr*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that grows in a specified way.
	exam	1	a fast grower.
growing pains	1.
	syl	grow+ing pains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	pains in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children during a period of unusually rapid growth.
growing pains	2.
	syl	grow+ing pains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	difficulties besetting a new enterprise in the early stages of its development.
grow into	0.
	syl	grow in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become big or mature enough for.
	exam	1	his clothes were always big enough for him to grow into.
growl	ety	C18: from earlier grolle, from Old French grouller to grumble
growl	1.
	syl	growl
	pron	<graul>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals, esp. when hostile
	def	to utter (sounds) in a low inarticulate manner.
	exam	1	the dog growled at us.
growl	2.
	syl	growl
	pron	<graul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words) in a gruff or angry manner.
	exam	1	he growled an apology.
growl	3.
	syl	growl
	pron	<graul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make sounds suggestive of an animal growling.
	exam	1	the thunder growled around the lake.
growl	4.
	syl	growl
	pron	<graul>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of growling.
growl	5.
	syl	growl
	pron	<graul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	an effect resembling a growl, produced at the back of the throat when playing a wind instrument.
growlingly	sub
	head	growl
	syl	growl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
growler	1.
	syl	growl+er
	pron	<1graul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or thing that growls.
growler	2.
	syl	growl+er
	pron	<1graul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, obsolete.
	def	a four-wheeled hansom cab.
growler	3.
	syl	growl+er
	pron	<1graul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a small iceberg that can prove hazardous to shipping.
growler	4.
	syl	growl+er
	pron	<1graul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	any container, such as a can, for draught beer.
grown	0.a.
	syl	grown
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	developed or advanced.
	exam	1	fully grown.
grown	0.b.
	syl	grown
	pron	<gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	half-grown.
grown-up	1.
	syl	grown-up
	pos	adj.
	def	having reached maturity; adult.
grown-up	2.
	syl	grown-up
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for or characteristic of an adult.
grown-up	3.
	syl	grown-up
	pos	n.
	def	an adult.
grow on	0.
	syl	grow on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become progressively more acceptable or pleasant to.
	exam	1	I don't think much of your new record, but I suppose it will grow on me.
grow out of	0.
	syl	grow out of
	pos	vb. adv. +; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become too big or mature for.
	exam	1	she soon grew out of her girlish ways.
growth	1.
	syl	growth
	pron	<gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or act of growing, esp. this process in organisms following assimilation of food.
growth	2.
	syl	growth
	pron	<gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in size, number, significance, etc.
growth	3.
	syl	growth
	pron	<gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	something grown or growing.
	exam	1	a new growth of hair.
growth	4.
	syl	growth
	pron	<gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a stage of development.
	exam	1	a full growth.
growth	5.
	syl	growth
	pron	<gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	any abnormal tissue, such as a tumour.
growth	6.
	syl	growth
	pron	<gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by growth.
	exam	1	a growth industry.
growth ring	0.
	syl	growth ring
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {annual ring}.
growth shares	0.
	syl	growth shares
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Finance.
	def	ordinary shares with good prospects of appreciation in yield and value.
grow up	1.
	syl	grow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach maturity; become adult.
grow up	2.
	syl	grow up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into existence; develop.
grozing iron	ety	C17: part translation of Dutch gruisijzer, from gruizen to crush, from gruis gravel+ yzer iron
grozing iron	0.
	syl	groz+ing i:ron
	pron	<1gr*uziG>
	pos	n.
	def	an iron for smoothing joints between lead pipes.
Grozny	0.
	syl	Groz+ny
	pron	Russian <1grcznij>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, capital of the Chechen-Ingush ASSR: a major oil centre. Pop.: 375000 (1975 est.).
grub	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German grubil*_on to dig, German gr*"ubeln to rack one's brain, Middle Dutch grobben to scrape together; see #7grave, groove 
grubs	infl
	head	grub
	syl	grubs
	pos	gr^b; vb.
grubbing	infl
	head	grub
	syl	grub+bing
	pos	gr^b; vb.
grubbed	infl
	head	grub
	syl	grubbed.
	pos	gr^b; vb.
grub	1.
	syl	grub
	pos	gr^b; vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up or out
	def	to search for and pull up (roots, stumps, etc.) by digging in the ground.
grub	2.
	syl	grub
	pos	gr^b; vb.
	def	to dig up the surface of (ground, soil, etc.), esp. to clear away roots, stumps, etc.
grub	3.
	syl	grub
	pos	gr^b; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or among
	def	to search carefully.
grub	4.
	syl	grub
	pos	gr^b; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work unceasingly, esp. at a dull task or research.
grub	5.
	syl	grub
	pos	gr^b; vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to provide (a person) with food or (of a person) to take food.
grub	6.
	syl	grub
	pos	gr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to scrounge.
	exam	1	to grub a cigarette.
grub	7.
	syl	grub
	pos	n.
	def	the short legless larva of certain insects, esp. beetles.
grub	8.
	syl	grub
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	food; victuals.
grub	9.
	syl	grub
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works hard, esp. in a dull plodding way.
grub	10.
	syl	grub
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a dirty child.
grubber	1.
	syl	grub+ber
	pron	<1gr^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grubs.
grubber	2.
	syl	grub+ber
	pron	<1gr^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {grub hoe}.
grubbier	infl
	head	grubby
	syl	grub+bi+er
	pos	adj.
grubbiest	infl
	head	grubby
	syl	grub+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
grubby	1.
	syl	grub+by
	pron	<1gr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty; slovenly.
grubby	2.
	syl	grub+by
	pron	<1gr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean; beggarly.
grubby	3.
	syl	grub+by
	pron	<1gr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with grubs.
grubbily	sub
	head	grubby
	syl	grub+bi+ly
	pos	adv.
grubbiness	sub
	head	grubby
	syl	grub+bi+ness
	pos	n.
grubbing hoe	alt
	head	grub hoe
	or	grub hoe
	syl	grub+bing hoe
	pos	n.
grub hoe	0.
	or	grubbing hoe
	syl	grub hoe
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy hoe for grubbing up roots. Also called: {grubber}.
grub screw	0.
	syl	grub screw
	pos	n.
	def	a small headless screw used to secure a collar or other part to a shaft.
grubstake	1.
	syl	grub+stake
	pron	<1gr^b2stAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	supplies provided for a prospector on the condition that the donor has a stake in any finds.
grubstake	2.
	syl	grub+stake
	pron	<1gr^b2stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with such supplies.
grubstake	3.
	syl	grub+stake
	pron	<1gr^b2stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to supply (a person) with a stake in a gambling game.
grubstaker	sub
	head	grubstake
	syl	grub+2stak+er
	pos	n.
Grub Street	1.
	syl	Grub Street
	pos	n.
	def	a former street in London frequented by literary hacks and needy authors.
Grub Street	2.
	syl	Grub Street
	pos	n.
	def	the world or class of literary hacks, etc.
Grub Street	3.
	syl	Grub Street
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; sometimes not cap.
	def	relating to or characteristic of hack literature.
grudge	ety	C15: from Old French grouchier to grumble, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German grunniz*_on to grunt
grudge	1.
	syl	grudge
	pron	<gr^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a persistent feeling of resentment, esp. one due to some cause, such as an insult or injury.
grudge	2.
	syl	grudge
	pron	<gr^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept unwillingly.
grudge	3.
	syl	grudge
	pron	<gr^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel resentful or envious about (someone else's success, possessions, etc.).
grudgeless	sub
	head	grudge
	syl	grudge+less
	pos	adj.
grudger	sub
	head	grudge
	syl	grudg+er
	pos	n.
grudgingly	sub
	head	grudge
	syl	grudg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gruel	ety	C14: from Old French, of Germanic origin; see #7grout 
gruel	0.
	syl	gru+el
	pron	<1gru:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink or thin porridge, made by boiling meal, esp. oatmeal, in water or milk.
grueling	alt
	head	gruelling
	or	gruelling
	syl	gru+el+ing
	pron	<1gru:*liG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
gruelling	1.
	or	grueling
	syl	gru+el+ling
	pron	<1gru:*liG>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely severe or tiring.
	exam	1	a gruelling interview.
gruelling	2.
	or	grueling
	syl	gru+el+ling
	pron	<1gru:*liG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a severe or tiring experience, esp. punishment.
gruesome	ety	C16: originally Northern English and Scottish, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Swedish grua, Old Danish grue; related to German graven, Dutch gruwen to abhor; see {-#7some %1}
grewsome	alt
	head	gruesome
	or	gruesome
	syl	grew+some
	pron	<1gru:s*m>
	pos	adj.
gruesome	0.
	or	grewsome
	syl	grue+some
	pron	<1gru:s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring repugnance and horror; ghastly.
gruesomely	sub
	head	gruesome
	or	grewsomely
	syl	grue+some+ly
	pos	adv.
grewsomely	sub
	head	gruesome
	or	gruesomely
	syl	grew+some+ly
	pos	adv.
gruesomeness	sub
	head	gruesome
	or	grewsomeness
	syl	grue+some+ness
	pos	n.
grewsomeness	sub
	head	gruesome
	or	gruesomeness
	syl	grew+some+ness
	pos	n.
gruff	ety	C16: originally Scottish, from Dutch grof, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German girob; related to Old English hr*_eof, Lithuanian kraup*`us 
gruff	1.
	syl	gruff
	pos	gr^f; adj.
	def	rough or surly in manner, speech, etc..
	exam	1	a gruff reply.
gruff	2.
	syl	gruff
	pos	gr^f; adj.
	usage	of a voice, bark, etc.
	def	low and throaty.
gruffish	sub
	head	gruff
	syl	gruff+ish
	pos	adj.
gruffly	sub
	head	gruff
	syl	gruff+ly
	pos	adv.
gruffness	sub
	head	gruff
	syl	gruff+ness
	pos	n.
grugru	ety	C18: from American Spanish (Puerto Rican dialect) grugr*'u, of Cariban origin
grugru	1.
	syl	gru+gru
	pron	<1gru:gru:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical American palms, esp. which has a spiny trunk and leaves and edible nuts.
grugru	2.
	syl	gru+gru
	pron	<1gru:gru:>
	pos	n.
	def	the large edible wormlike larva of a weevil, that infests this palm.
grumble	ety	C16: from Middle Low German grommelen, of Germanic origin; see #7grim 
grumble	1.
	syl	grum+ble
	pron	<1gr^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (complaints) in a nagging or discontented way.
grumble	2.
	syl	grum+ble
	pron	<1gr^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make low dull rumbling sounds.
grumble	3.
	syl	grum+ble
	pron	<1gr^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a complaint; grouse.
grumble	4.
	syl	grum+ble
	pron	<1gr^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a low rumbling sound.
grumbler	sub
	head	grumble
	syl	grum+bler
	pos	n.
grumblingly	sub
	head	grumble
	syl	grum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
grumbly	sub
	head	grumble
	syl	grum+bly
	pos	adj.
grummet	0.
	syl	grum+met
	pron	<1gr^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {grommet}.
grumous	ety	C17: from grume a clot of blood, from Latin grumus a little heap; related to #7crumb 
grumose	alt
	head	grumous
	or	grumous
	syl	gru+mose
	pron	<1gru:m*us>
	pos	adj.
grumous	0.
	or	grumose
	syl	gru+mous
	pron	<1gru:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	consisting of granular tissue.
grump	ety	C18: dialect grump surly remark, probably of imitative origin
	infl
	head	grump
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
grump	1.
	syl	grump
	pos	n.
	def	a surly or bad-tempered person.
grump	2.
	syl	grump
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a sulky or morose mood (esp. in the phrase {have the grumps}) .
grump	3.
	syl	grump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to complain or grumble.
grumpy	ety	C18: from #7grump+ -#7y 
grumpish	alt
	head	grumpy
	or	grumpy
	syl	grump+ish
	pos	adj.
grumpier	infl
	head	grumpy
	syl	grump:i+er
	pos	adj.
grumpiest	infl
	head	grumpy
	syl	grump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
grumpy	0.
	or	grumpish
	syl	grump:y
	pron	<1gr^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	peevish; sulky.
grumpily	sub
	head	grumpy
	or	grumpishly
	syl	grump:i+ly
	pos	adv.
grumpishly	sub
	head	grumpy
	or	grumpily
	syl	grump+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
grumpiness	sub
	head	grumpy
	or	grumpishness
	syl	grump:i+ness
	pos	n.
grumpishness	sub
	head	grumpy
	or	grumpiness
	syl	grump+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Grundy	ety	C18: named after Mrs. Grundy, the character in T. Morton's play Speed the Plough (1798)
Grundy	0.
	syl	Grun+dy
	pron	<1gr^ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow-minded person who keeps critical watch on the propriety of others.
Grundyism	sub
	head	Grundy
	syl	Grun+dy+ism
	pos	n.
Grundyist	sub
	head	Grundy
	or	Grundyite
	syl	Grun+dy+ist
	pos	n.
Grundyite	sub
	head	Grundy
	or	Grundyist
	syl	Grun+dy+ite
	pos	n.
Matthias	infl
	head	Grunewald
	syl	Mat:thi:as
	pron	<ma1tEas>
	pos	n.
Grunewald	0.
	syl	Gr*"u:ne:wald
	pron	German <1gry:n*2valt>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1470-1528, German painter, the greatest exponent of late Gothic art in Germany. The is regarded as his masterpiece.
grunion	ety	C20: probably from Spanish gru*~n*'on a grunter
grunion	0.
	syl	grun+ion
	pron	<1gr^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Californian marine teleost fish, that spawns on beaches: family (silversides).
grunt	ety	Old English grunnettan, probably of imitative origin; compare Old High German grunniz*_on, grunni moaning, Latin grunn*_ire 
grunt	1.
	syl	grunt
	pos	gr^nt; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of pigs and some other animals
	def	to emit a low short gruff noise.
grunt	2.
	syl	grunt
	pos	gr^nt; vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to express something gruffly.
	exam	1	he grunted his answer.
grunt	3.
	syl	grunt
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic low short gruff noise of pigs, etc., or a similar sound, as of disgust.
grunt	4.
	syl	grunt
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mainly tropical marine sciaenid fishes, such as ({Spanish grunt}) , that utter a grunting sound when caught.
gruntingly	sub
	head	grunt
	syl	grunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
grunter	1.
	syl	grunt+er
	pron	<1gr^nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that grunts, esp. a pig.
grunter	2.
	syl	grunt+er
	pron	<1gr^nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {grunt} (sense 4).
grunter	3.
	syl	grunt+er
	pron	<1gr^nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a promiscuous woman.
gruntled	ety	C20: back formation from #7disgruntled 
gruntled	0.
	syl	grun+tled
	pron	<1gr^ntLd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	happy or contented; satisfied.
Grus	ety	via New Latin from Latin: crane
Gruis	infl
	head	Grus
	syl	Gru+is
	pron	<1gru:is>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Grus	0.
	syl	Grus
	pron	<grus>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Phoenix and Piscis Austrinus and containing two second magnitude stars.
Gruyere	ety	C19: after Gruy*`ere, Switzerland where it originated
Gruyere cheese	alt
	head	Gruyere
	or	Gruyere
	syl	Gru+y*`ere cheese
	pron	<1gru:je*>, French <gry1je:r>
	pos	n.
Gruyere	0.
	or	Gruyere cheese
	syl	Gru+y*`ere
	pron	<1gru:je*>, French <gry1je:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard flat whole-milk cheese, pale yellow in colour and with holes.
gr wt	0.
	syl	gr. wt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gross weight.
gryphon	0.
	syl	gryph+on
	pron	<1grifN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {griffin%1}.
grysbok	ety	C18: Afrikaans, from Dutch grijs grey+ bok #7buck %1
grysbok	0.
	syl	grys+bok
	pron	<1grIs2bok>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two small antelopes, or of central and southern Africa, having small straight horns.
GS	1.
	syl	G.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	General Secretary.
GS	2.
	syl	G.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	General Staff.
gs	0.
	syl	gs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	guineas.
G-string	1.
	syl	G-string
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth worn by striptease artistes covering the pubic area only and attached to a very narrow waistband.
G-string	2.
	syl	G-string
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of cloth attached to the front and back of a waistband and covering the loins.
G-string	3.
	syl	G-string
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a string tuned to G, such as the lowest string of a violin.
G-suit	ety	C20: from g (ravity) suit 
G-suit	0.
	syl	G-suit
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting garment covering the legs and abdomen that is worn by the crew of high-speed aircraft and can be pressurized to prevent blackout during certain manoeuvres. Also called: {anti-G suit}.
GT	0.
	syl	GT
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gran turismo.
gt	1.
	syl	gt.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bookbinding.
	def	gilt.
gt	2.
	syl	gt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	great.
gtt	infl
	head	gt
	syl	gtt.
	mod	pl.
gt	3.
	syl	gt.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Pharmacy.
	def	gutta.
gtc	alt
	head	GTC
	or	GTC
	syl	g.t.c.
GTC	0.
	or	gtc
	syl	G.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	on a commercial order for goods
	def	good till cancelled countermanded).
gtd	0.
	syl	gtd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	guaranteed.
GU	alt
	head	gu
	or	gu
	syl	GU
gu	0.
	or	GU
	syl	g.u.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	genitourinary.
guacamole	ety	from American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl avocado+ molli sauce
guachamole	alt
	head	guacamole
	or	guacamole
	syl	gua+cha+mo+le
	pron	<2gwa:k*1m*uli>
	pos	n.
guacamole	1.
	or	guachamole
	syl	gua+ca+mo+le
	pron	<2gwa:k*1m*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	a spread of mashed avocado, tomato pulp, mayonnaise, and seasoning.
guacamole	2.
	or	guachamole
	syl	gua+ca+mo+le
	pron	<2gwa:k*1m*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Mexican or South American salads containing avocado.
guacharo	ety	C19: from Spanish gu*'acharo 
guacharos	infl
	head	guacharo
	syl	gua+cha+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guacharo	0.
	syl	gua+cha+ro
	pron	<1gwa:C*2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oilbird}.
guaco	ety	C19: from American Spanish
guacos	infl
	head	guaco
	syl	gua+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guaco	1.
	syl	gua+co
	pron	<1gwa:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical American plants whose leaves are used as an antidote to snakebite, esp. the climbers family (composites), or family
guaco	2.
	syl	gua+co
	pron	<1gwa:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of any of these plants.
Guadalajara	1.
	syl	Gua+da+la+ja+ra
	pron	<2gwa:dL*1ha:r*>, Spanish <2gwaDala1$xara>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Mexico, capital of Jalisco state: the second largest city of Mexico: centre of the Indian slave trade until its abolition, declared here in 1810; two universities (1792 and 1935). Pop.: 1560805 (1975 est.).
Guadalajara	2.
	syl	Gua+da+la+ja+ra
	pron	<2gwa:dL*1ha:r*>, Spanish <2gwaDala1$xara>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Spain, in New Castile. Pop.: 31917 (1970).
Guadalcanal	0.
	syl	Gua+dal+ca+nal
	pron	<2gwa:dLk*1n@l>, Spanish <2gwaDalka1nal>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in the SW Pacific, the largest of the Solomon Islands: under British Protection until 1977; occupied by the Japanese (1942-43). Pop.: 23996 (1970). Area: 6475 sq. km (2500 sq. miles).
Guadalquivir	0.
	syl	Gua+dal+qui+vir
	pron	<2gwa:dLkwi1vi*>, Spanish <2gwaDalki1$Bir>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief river of S Spain, rising in the Sierra de Segura and flowing west and southwest to the Gulf of C*'adiz: navigable by ocean-going vessels to Seville. Length: 560 km (348 miles).
Guadalupe Hidalgo	0.
	syl	Gua+da+lupe Hi+dal+go
	pron	<2gwa:d%@1lu:p> <hi1d@lg*u>, Spanish <2gwaDa1lupA> <i1Dal$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, northwest of Mexico City: became the foremost pilgrimage centre in the Americas after an Indian convert reported seeing a vision of the Virgin Mary here in 1531. Pop.: 153454 (1970). Former name (1931-71): {Gustavo A. Madero}.
Guadeloupe	0.
	syl	Gua+de+loupe
	pron	<2gwa:d%@1lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an overseas region of France in the E Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands, formed by the islands of Basse Terre and Grande Terre and their five dependencies. Capital: Basse-Terre. Pop.: 334900 (1975). Area: 1702 sq. km (657 sq. miles).
Guadiana	0.
	syl	Gua+dia+na
	pron	Spanish <gwa1@djana>, Portuguese <gw*1Dj*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Europe, rising in S central Spain and flowing west, then south as part of the border between Spain and Portugal, to the Gulf of C*'adiz. Length: 578 km (359 miles).
guaiacol	ety	from #7guaiac (#7um) #7+ -{#7ol %2}
guaiacol	0.
	syl	guai:a+col
	pron	<1gwI*2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish oily creosote-like liquid extracted from guaiacum resin and hardwood tar, used medici?!nally as an expectorant. Formula: C\7H\8O\2.
guaiacum	ety	C16: New Latin, from Spanish guayaco, of Taino origin
guaiocum	alt
	head	guaiacum
	or	guaiacum
	syl	guai:o+cum
	pron	<1gwI*k*m>
	pos	n.
guaiacum	1.
	or	guaiocum
	syl	guai:a+cum
	pron	<1gwI*k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American evergreen tree of the zygophyllaceous genus such as the lignum vitae.
guaiacum	2.
	or	guaiocum
	syl	guai:a+cum
	pron	<1gwI*k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard heavy wood of any of these trees.
guaiacum	3.
	or	guaiocum
	syl	guai:a+cum
	pron	<1gwI*k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gui+ac} (#!gwa$I@ak). a brownish resin obtained from the lignum vitae, used medicinally and in making varnishes.
Guam	0.
	syl	Guam
	pron	<gwa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the N Pacific, the largest and southernmost of the Marianas: belonged to Spain from the 17th century until 1898, when it was ceded to the U.S.; site of naval and air force bases. Capital: Aga?~na. Pop.: 99000 (1975 est.). Area: 450 sq. km (209 sq. miles).
Guamanian	sub
	head	Guam
	syl	Gua+ma+ni:an
	pron	<gwa:?!1mAni*n>
	pos	n. adj.
guan	ety	C18: from American Spanish
guan	0.
	syl	guan
	pron	<gwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any gallinaceous bird of the genera etc., of Central and South America: family (curassows).
Guanabara	0.
	syl	Gua+na+ba+ra
	pron	Portuguese <2gw*na1bara>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a state of SE Brazil, on the Atlantic and {Guanabara Bay} , now amalgamated with the state of Rio de Janeiro.
guanaco	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Quechuan huanacu 
guanacos	infl
	head	guanaco
	syl	gua+na+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guanaco	0.
	syl	gua+na+co
	pron	<gwa:1na:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cud-chewing South American artiodactyl mammal, closely related to the domesticated llama: family
Guanajuato	1.
	syl	Gua+na+jua+to
	pron	Spanish <2gwana1$xwato>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of central Mexico, on the great central plateau: mountainous in the north, with fertile plains in the south; important mineral resources. Capital: Guanajuato. Pop.: 2270370 (1970). Area: 30588 sq. km (11810 sq. miles).
Guanajuato	2.
	syl	Gua+na+jua+to
	pron	Spanish <2gwana1$xwato>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, capital of Guanajuato state: founded in 1554, it became one of the world's richest silver-mining centres. Pop.: 65258 (1970).
guanase	ety	C20: from #7guan (#7ine) #7+ -#7ase 
guanase	0.
	syl	gua+nase
	pron	<1gwa:nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme that converts guanine to xanthine by removal of an amino group.
guanidine	ety	C19: from #7guano+ -{#7id %3}#7+ {-#7ine %2}
guanidin	alt
	head	guanidine
	or	guanidine
	syl	guan:i+din
	pron	<1gwa:nidin>, <1gw@ni->
	pos	n.
guanidine	0.
	or	guanidin
	syl	guan:i+dine
	pron	<1gwa:ni2dEn>, <-din>, <1gw@ni->
	pos	n.
	def	a strongly alkaline crystalline substance, soluble in water and found in plant and animal tissues. It is used in organic synthesis. Formula: HNC(NH\2)\2. Also called: {carbamidine, iminourea}.
guanine	ety	C19: from #7guano+ -{#7ine %2}
guanine	0.
	syl	gua+nine
	pron	<1gwa:nEn>, <1gu:*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white almost insoluble compound: one of the purine bases in nucleic acids. Formula: C\5H\5N\5O.
guano	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Quechuan huano dung
guanos	infl
	head	guano
	syl	gua+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guano	1.
	syl	gua+no
	pron	<1gwa:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried excrement of fish-eating sea birds, deposited in rocky coastal regions of South America: contains the urates, oxalates, and phosphates of ammonium and calcium and is used as a fertilizer.
guano	2.
	syl	gua+no
	pron	<1gwa:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar but artificially produced fertilizer.
guanosine	0.
	syl	gua+no+sine
	pron	<1gwa:n*2sEn>, <-2zEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a nucleoside consisting of guanine and ribose.
Guant'anamo	0.
	syl	Guan+t*'a+na+mo
	pron	Spanish <gwan1tanamo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Cuba, on {Guant*'anamo Bay}. Pop.: 161739 (1970).
Guapor'e	1.
	syl	Gua+po+r*'e
	pron	Portuguese <gwapo1re>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W central South America, rising in SW Brazil and flowing northwest as part of the border between Brazil and Bolivia, to join the Mamor*'e River. Length: 1750 km (1087 miles). Spanish name: {It*'enez}.
Guapor'e	2.
	syl	Gua+po+r*'e
	pron	Portuguese <gwapo1re>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1956) of {Rond*^onia}.
guar	0.
	syl	guar.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	guaranteed.
guarani	infl
	or	guaranis
	syl	gua+ra+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guaranis	infl
	head	guarani
	or	guarani
	syl	gua+ra+nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guarani	0.
	syl	gua+ra+ni
	pron	<1gwa:r*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Paraguay, divided into 100 centimos.
Guarani	infl
	or	Guaranis
	syl	Gua+ra+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Guaranis	infl
	head	Guarani
	or	Guarani
	syl	Gua+ra+nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Guarani	1.
	syl	Gua+ra+ni
	pron	<2gwa:r*1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a South American Indian people of Paraguay, S Brazil, and Bolivia.
Guarani	2.
	syl	Gua+ra+ni
	pron	<2gwa:r*1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Tupi-Guarani family; one of the official languages of Paraguay, along with Spanish.
guarantee	ety	C17: perhaps from Spanish garante or French garant, of Germanic origin; compare #7warrant 
guarantee	1.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal assurance, esp. in writing, that a product, service, etc., will meet certain standards or specifications.
guarantee	2.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a promise, esp. a collateral agreement, to answer for the debt, default, or miscarriage of another.
guarantee	3.a.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, company, etc., to whom a guarantee is made.
guarantee	3.b.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, company, etc., who gives a guarantee.
guarantee	4.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a guarantor.
guarantee	5.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	something that makes a specified condition or outcome certain.
guarantee	6.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {guaranty}.
guarantees	infl
	head	guarantee
	syl	guar+an+tees
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
guaranteeing	infl
	head	guarantee
	syl	guar+an+tee+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
guaranteed	infl
	head	guarantee
	syl	guar+an+teed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
guarantee	7.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to take responsibility for (someone else's debts, obligations, etc.).
guarantee	8.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to serve as a guarantee for.
guarantee	9.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to secure or furnish security for.
	exam	1	a small deposit will guarantee any dress.
guarantee	10.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by from or against
	def	to undertake to protect or keep secure, as against injury, loss, etc.
guarantee	11.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to ensure.
	exam	1	good planning will guarantee success.
guarantee	12.
	syl	guar+an+tee
	pron	<2g@r*n1tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to promise or make certain.
guarantor	0.
	syl	guar+an+tor
	pron	<2g@r*n1tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives or is bound by a guarantee or guaranty; surety.
guaranty	ety	C16: from Old French garantie, variant of warantie, of Germanic origin; see #7warranty 
guaranties	infl
	head	guaranty
	syl	guar+an+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guaranty	1.
	syl	guar+an+ty
	pron	<1g@r*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a pledge of responsibility for fulfilling another person's obligations in case of that person's default.
guaranty	2.
	syl	guar+an+ty
	pron	<1g@r*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing given or taken as security for a guaranty.
guaranty	3.
	syl	guar+an+ty
	pron	<1g@r*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of providing security.
guaranty	4.
	syl	guar+an+ty
	pron	<1g@r*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a guarantor.
guaranties	infl
	head	guaranty
	syl	guar+an+ties
	pos	vb.
guarantying	infl
	head	guaranty
	syl	guar+an+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
guarantied	infl
	head	guaranty
	syl	guar+an+tied.
	pos	vb.
guaranty	5.
	syl	guar+an+ty
	pron	<1g@r*nti>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {guarantee}.
guard	ety	C15: from Old French garde, from garder to protect, of Germanic origin; compare Spanish guardar; see #7ward 
guard	1.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to watch over or shield (a person or thing) from danger or harm; protect.
guard	2.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to keep watch over (a prisoner or other potentially dangerous person or thing), as to prevent escape.
guard	3.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control.
	exam	1	to guard one's tongue.
guard	4.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by against
	def	to take precautions.
guard	5.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to control entrance and exit through (a gate, door, etc.).
guard	6.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (machinery, etc.) with a device to protect the operator.
guard	7.a.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chess, cards.
	def	to protect or cover (a chess man or card) with another.
guard	7.b.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Curling, bowling.
	def	to protect or cover (a stone or bowl) by placing one's own stone or bowl between it and another player.
guard	8.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to accompany as a guard.
guard	9.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group who keeps a protecting, supervising, or restraining watch or control over people, such as prisoners, things, etc. Related adj.: {custodial}.
guard	10.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group of people, such as soldiers, who form a ceremonial escort.
guard	11.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the official in charge of a train.
guard	12.a.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or duty of protecting, restraining, or supervising.
guard	12.b.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	guard duty.
guard	13.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, part, or attachment on an object, such as a weapon or machine tool, designed to protect the user against injury, as on the hilt of a sword or the trigger of a firearm.
guard	14.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that provides or is intended to provide protection.
	exam	1	a guard against infection.
guard	15.a.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain on the fastening of a bracelet to ensure that the band cannot open enough to fall off the wrist or arm.
guard	15.b.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long neck chain often holding a chatelaine.
guard	16.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	See {guard ring}.
guard	17.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	an article of light tough material worn to protect any of various parts of the body.
guard	18.a.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of either of the two defensive players in a team.
guard	18.b.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a player in this position.
guard	19.
	syl	guard
	pron	<ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the posture of defence or readiness in fencing, boxing, cricket, etc.
take guard	20.
	head	guard
	syl	take guard.
	usage	Cricket. of a batsman
	def	to choose a position in front of the wicket to receive the bowling, esp. by requesting the umpire to indicate his position relative to the stumps.
give guard	21.
	head	guard
	syl	give guard.
	usage	Cricket. of an umpire
	def	to indicate such a position to a batsman.
off (one's) guard	22.
	head	guard
	syl	off (one's) guard.
	def	having one's defences down; unprepared.
on (one's) guard	23.
	head	guard
	syl	on (one's) guard.
	def	prepared to face danger, difficulties, etc.
stand guard	24.
	head	guard
	syl	stand guard.
	usage	of a military sentry, etc.
	def	to keep watch.
mount guard	25.
	head	guard
	syl	mount guard.
	usage	Chiefly military. of a sentry, etc.
	def	to begin to keep watch.
guardable	sub
	head	guard
	syl	guard+a:ble
	pos	adj.
guarder	sub
	head	guard
	syl	guard+er
	pos	n.
guardless	sub
	head	guard
	syl	guard+less
	pos	adj.
guardlike	sub
	head	guard
	syl	guard+2like
	pos	adj.
Cape	infl
	head	Guardafui
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Guardafui	0.
	syl	Guar+da+fu:i
	pron	<2gwa:d*1fu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape at the NE tip of the Somali Republic, extending into the Indian Ocean.
guardant	ety	C16: from French gardant guarding, from garder to #7guard 
gardant	alt
	head	guardant
	or	guardant
	syl	gar+dant
	pron	<1ga:dNt>
	pos	adj.
guardant	0.
	or	gardant
	syl	guar+dant
	pron	<1ga:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Heraldry. of a beast
	def	shown full face.
guard cell	0.
	syl	guard cell
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	one of a pair of crescent-shaped cells that surround a pore (stoma) in the epidermis. Changes in the turgidity of the cells cause the opening and closing of the stoma.
guarded	1.
	syl	guard+ed
	pron	<1ga:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	protected or kept under surveil?!lance.
guarded	2.
	syl	guard+ed
	pron	<1ga:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	prudent, restrained, or noncommittal.
	exam	1	a guarded reply.
guardedly	sub
	head	guarded
	syl	guard+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
guardedness	sub
	head	guarded
	syl	guard+ed+ness
	pos	n.
guard hair	0.
	syl	guard hair
	pos	n.
	def	any of the coarse hairs that form the outer fur in certain mammals, rising above the underfur.
guardhouse	0.
	syl	guard+house
	pron	<1ga:d2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a building serving as the headquarters or a post for military police and in which military prisoners are detained.
guardian	1.
	syl	guard+i:an
	pron	<1ga:di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one who looks after, protects, or defends.
	exam	1	the guardian of public morals.
guardian	2.
	syl	guard+i:an
	pron	<1ga:di*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	someone legally appointed to manage the affairs of a person incapable of acting for himself, as an infant or person of unsound mind.
guardian	3.
	syl	guard+i:an
	pron	<1ga:di*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in England
	def	another word for {custos}.
guardian	4.
	syl	guard+i:an
	pron	<1ga:di*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	protect?!ing or safeguarding.
guardianship	sub
	head	guardian
	syl	guard:i+an+2ship
	pos	n.
guardrail	1.
	syl	guard+rail
	pron	<1ga:d2rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a railing placed alongside a staircase, road, etc., as a safety barrier.
guardrail	2.
	syl	guard+rail
	pron	<1ga:d2rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (Brit.): {checkrail}. a short metal rail fitted to the inside of the main rail to provide additional support in keeping a train's wheels on the track.
guard ring	1.
	syl	guard ring
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {guard, keeper ring}. an extra ring worn to prevent another from slipping off the finger.
guard ring	2.
	syl	guard ring
	pos	n.
	def	an electrode used to counteract distortion of the electric fields at the edges of other electrodes in a capacitor or electron lens.
guardroom	1.
	syl	guard+room
	pron	<1ga:d2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room used by guards.
guardroom	2.
	syl	guard+room
	pron	<1ga:d2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which prisoners are confined under guard.
Guards	0.a.
	syl	Guards
	pron	<ga:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	esp. in European armies
	def	any of various regiments responsible for ceremonial duties and, formerly, the protection of the head of state.
	exam	1	the Life Guards;
	exam	2	the Grenadier Guards.
Guards	0.b.
	syl	Guards
	pron	<ga:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Guards regiment.
guardsmen	infl
	head	guardsman
	syl	guards+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guardsman	1.
	syl	guards+man
	pron	<1ga:dzm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a member of a Guards battalion or regiment.
guardsman	2.
	syl	guards+man
	pron	<1ga:dzm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a member of the National Guard.
guardsman	3.
	syl	guards+man
	pron	<1ga:dzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a guard.
guard's van	0.
	syl	guard's van
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways, Brit.
	def	the van in which the guard travels, usually attached to the rear of a train. U.S. equivalent: {caboose}.
Guarnieri	infl
	head	Guarneri
	or	Guarnerius
	syl	Guar:nie:ri
	pron	Italian <gwar1nje:ri>
	pos	n.
Guarnerius	infl
	head	Guarneri
	or	Guarnieri
	syl	Guar:ne:ri:us
	pron	<gwa:1ne*ri*s>
	pos	n.
Guarneri	1.
	syl	Guar:ne:ri
	pron	<gwa:1ni*ri>, Italian <gwar1ne:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian family of 17th- and 18th-century violin-makers.
Guarneri	2.
	syl	Guar:ne:ri
	pron	<gwa:1ni*ri>, Italian <gwar1ne:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any violin made by a member of this family.
Guat	0.
	syl	Guat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Guatemala.
Guatemala	0.
	syl	Gua+te+ma+la
	pron	<2gwa:t*1ma:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in Central America: original Maya Indians conquered by the Spanish in 1523; became the centre of Spanish administration in Central America; gained independence and was annexed to Mexico in 1821, becoming an independent republic in 1839. Official language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: quetzal. Capital: Guatemala City. Pop.: 5175400 (1973). Area: 108889 sq. km (42042 sq. miles).
Guatemalan	sub
	head	Guatemala
	syl	Gua+te+1ma+lan
	pos	adj. n.
Guatemala City	0.
	syl	Gua+te+ma+la Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Guatemala, in the southeast: founded in 1776 to replace the former capital, Antigua; university (1676). Pop.: 706920 (1973).
guava	ety	C16: from Spanish guayaba, from a South American Indian word
guava	1.
	syl	gua+va
	pron	<1gwa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American trees of the myrtaceous genus esp. grown in tropical regions for their edible fruit.
guava	2.
	syl	gua+va
	pron	<1gwa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of such a tree, having yellow skin and pink pulp: used to make jellies, jams, etc.
Guayaquil	0.
	syl	Gua+ya+quil
	pron	Spanish <2gwaja1kil>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Ecuador: the largest city in the country and its chief port; university (1867). Pop.: 701227 (1969 est.).
guayule	ety	from American Spanish, from Nahuatl cuauhuli, from cuahuitl tree+ uli gum
guayule	1.
	syl	gua+yu+le
	pron	<gw*1ju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a bushy shrub, of the southwestern U.S.: family (composites).
guayule	2.
	syl	gua+yu+le
	pron	<gw*1ju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	rubber derived from the sap of this plant.
gubbins	ety	C16 (meaning: fragments): from obsolete gobbon, probably related to #7gobbet 
gubbins	1.
	syl	gub+bins
	pron	<1g^binz>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of little or no value.
gubbins	2.
	syl	gub+bins
	pron	<1g^binz>
	pos	n.
	def	a small device or gadget.
gubbins	3.
	syl	gub+bins
	pron	<1g^binz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a silly person.
gubernatorial	ety	C18: from Latin gubern*_ator governor
gubernatorial	0.
	syl	gu+ber+na+to+ri:al
	pron	<2gju:b*n*1tc:ri*l>, <2gu:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	of or relating to a governor.
guberniya	ety	from Russian: government, ultimately from Latin gubern*_are to #7govern 
guberniya	1.
	syl	gu+ber+ni+ya
	pron	Russian. <gu1bjernij*>
	pos	n.
	def	a territorial division of imperial Russia.
guberniya	2.
	syl	gu+ber+ni+ya
	pron	Russian. <gu1bjernij*>
	pos	n.
	def	a territorial and administrative subdivision in the Soviet Union.
guck	ety	C20: perhaps a blend of #7goo and #7muck 
guck	0.
	syl	guck
	pron	<g^k, guk>
	pos	n.
	def	slimy matter; gunk.
gudgeon	ety	C15: from Old French gougon, probably from Latin g*_obius; see #7goby 
gudgeon	H1.1.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small slender European freshwater cyprinid fish, with a barbel on each side of the mouth: used as bait by anglers.
gudgeon	H1.2.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other fishes, such as the goby.
gudgeon	H1.3.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	bait or enticement.
gudgeon	H1.4.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who is easy to trick or cheat.
gudgeon	H1.5.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to trick or cheat.
gudgeon	ety	C14: from Old French goujon, perhaps from Late Latin gulbia chisel
gudgeon	H2.1.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the female or socket portion of a pinned hinge.
gudgeon	H2.2.
	syl	gudg+eon
	pron	<1g^J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of two or more looplike sockets, fixed to the transom of a boat, into which the pintles of a rudder are fitted.
gudgeon pin	0.
	syl	gudg+eon pin
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the pin through the skirt of a piston in an internal-combustion engine, to which the little end of the connecting rod is attached. U.S. name: {wrist pin}.
Guthrun	infl
	head	Gudrun
	or	Kudrun
	syl	Guth+run
	pron	<1gu@dru:n>
	pos	n.
Kudrun	infl
	head	Gudrun
	or	Guthrun
	syl	Kud+run
	pron	<1kudru:n>
	pos	n.
Gudrun	0.
	syl	Gud+run
	pron	<1gudru:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the wife of Sigurd and, after his death, of Atli, whom she slew for his murder of her brother Gunnar. She corresponds to Kriemhild in the
guelder-rose	ety	C16: from Dutch geldersche roos, from Gelderland or Gelders, province of Holland
guelder-rose	0.
	syl	guel:der-rose
	pron	<1geld*2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian caprifoliaceous shrub, with clusters of white flowers and small red fruits.
Guelders	0.
	syl	Guel+ders
	pron	<1geld*z>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Gelderland}.
Guelf	alt
	head	Guelph
	or	Guelph
	syl	Guelf
	pron	<gwelf>
	pos	n.
Guelph	H1.1.
	or	Guelf
	syl	Guelph
	pron	<gwelf>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the political faction in medieval Italy that supported the power of the pope against the German emperors. Compare {Ghibelline}.
Guelph	H1.2.
	or	Guelf
	syl	Guelph
	pron	<gwelf>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a secret society in 19th-century Italy opposed to foreign rule.
Guelphic	sub
	head	Guelph
	or	Guelfic
	syl	Guelph+ic
	pos	adj.
Guelfic	sub
	head	Guelph
	or	Guelphic
	syl	Guelf+ic
	pos	adj.
Guelphism	sub
	head	Guelph
	or	Guelfism
	syl	Guelph+ism
	pos	n.
Guelfism	sub
	head	Guelph
	or	Guelphism
	syl	Guelf+ism
	pos	n.
Guelph	H2.0.
	syl	Guelph
	pron	<gwelf>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Canada, in SE Ontario. Pop.: 60087 (1971).
guenon	ety	C19: from French, of unknown origin
guenon	0.
	syl	gue+non
	pron	<g*1non>
	pos	n.
	def	any slender agile Old World monkey of the genus inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and having long hind limbs and tail and long hair surrounding the face.
guerdon	ety	C14: from Old French gueredon, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German widarl*_on, Old English witherl*_ean; final element influenced by Latin d*_onum gift
guerdon	1.
	syl	guer+don
	pron	<1gR:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a reward or payment.
guerdon	2.
	syl	guer+don
	pron	<1gR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to give a guerdon to.
guerdoner	sub
	head	guerdon
	syl	guer+don+er
	pos	n.
Guernica	0.
	syl	Guer+ni+ca
	pron	<gR:1nEk*>, <1gR:nik*>, Spanish <gAr1nika>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Spain: formerly the seat of a Basque parliament; destroyed in 1937 by German bombers during the Spanish Civil War, an event depicted in one of Picasso's most famous paintings. Pop.: 15149 (1970).
Guernsey	1.
	syl	Guern+sey
	pron	<1gR:nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the English Channel: the second largest of the Channel Islands, which, with Alderney and Sark, Herm, Jethou, and some islets, forms the bailiwick of Guernsey; market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St. Peter Port. Pop.: 53734 (1971). Area: 63 sq. km (24.5 sq. miles).
Guernsey	2.
	syl	Guern+sey
	pron	<1gR:nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of dairy cattle producing rich creamy milk, originating from the island of Guernsey.
Guernsey	3.
	syl	Guern+sey
	pron	<1gR:nzi>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a seaman's knitted woollen sweater.
Guernsey	4.
	syl	Guern+sey
	pron	<1gR:nzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	not cap.
	def	a sleeveless woollen shirt or jumper worn by a football player.
get a guernsey	5.
	head	Guernsey
	syl	get a guernsey.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to be selected or gain recognition for something.
Guerrero	0.
	syl	Guer+re:ro
	pron	Spanish <gA1rrAro>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous state of S Mexico, on the Pacific: rich mineral resources. Capital: Chilpancingo. Pop.: 1597360 (1970). Area: 63794 sq. km (24631 sq. miles).
guerrilla	ety	C19: from Spanish, diminutive of guerra #7war 
guerilla	alt
	head	guerrilla
	or	guerrilla
	syl	gue+ril+la
	pron	<g*1ril*>
	pos	n.
guerrilla	0.a.
	or	guerilla
	syl	guer+ril+la
	pron	<g*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an irregular usually politically motivated armed force that combats strong?!er regular forces, such as the army or police.
guerrilla	0.b.
	or	guerilla
	syl	guer+ril+la
	pron	<g*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	guerrilla warfare.
guerrillaism	sub
	head	guerrilla
	or	guerillaism
	syl	guer+1ril+la+ism
	pos	n.
guerillaism	sub
	head	guerrilla
	or	guerrillaism
	syl	gue+1ril+la+ism
	pos	n.
guess	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Swedish gissa, Old Danish gitse, Middle Dutch gissen; see #7get 
guess	1.
	syl	guess
	pron	<ges>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; often foll. by at or about
	def	to form or express an uncertain estimate or conclusion (about something), based on insufficient information.
	exam	1	guess what we're having for dinner.
guess	2.
	syl	guess
	pron	<ges>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to arrive at a correct estimate of (something) by guessing.
	exam	1	he guessed my age.
guess	3.
	syl	guess
	pron	<ges>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to believe, think, or suppose (something).
	exam	1	I guess I'll go now.
anyone's guess	4.
	head	guess
	syl	anyone's guess.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	something difficult to predict.
keep a person guessing	5.
	head	guess
	syl	keep a person guessing.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to let a person remain in a state of uncertainty. {~}
guess	6.
	syl	guess
	pron	<ges>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	an estimate or conclusion arrived at by guessing.
	exam	1	a bad guess.
guess	7.
	syl	guess
	pron	<ges>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	the act of guessing.
guessable	sub
	head	guess
	syl	guess+a:ble
	pos	adj.
guesser	sub
	head	guess
	syl	guess+er
	pos	n.
guessingly	sub
	head	guess
	syl	guess+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
guestimate	alt
	head	guesstimate
	or	guesstimate
	syl	gues+ti+mate
	pron	<1gestimit>
	pos	n.
	infl
	head	guesstimate
	syl	~
	pron	<1gestimit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
guesstimate	1.
	or	guestimate
	syl	guess+ti+mate
	pron	<1gestimit>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimate calculated mainly or only by guesswork. {~} (#!g$est$I@!me$It).
guesstimate	2.
	or	guestimate
	syl	guess+ti+mate
	pron	<1gestimit>
	pos	n.
	def	to form a guesstimate of.
guesswork	1.
	syl	guess+work
	pron	<1ges2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of conclusions, estimates, etc., arrived at by guessing.
guesswork	2.
	syl	guess+work
	pron	<1ges2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making guesses.
guest	ety	Old English giest guest, stranger, enemy; related to Old Norse gestr, Gothic gasts, Old High German gast, Old Slavonic gost*vi, Latin hostis enemy
guest	1.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is entertained, taken out to eat, etc., and paid for by another.
guest	2.a.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who receives hospitality at the home of another.
	exam	1	a weekend guest.
guest	2.b.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the guest room.
guest	3.a.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who receives the hospitality of a government, establishment, or organization.
guest	3.b.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a guest speaker.
guest	4.a.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor, contestant, entertainer, etc., taking part as a visitor in a programme in which there are also regular participants.
guest	4.b.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a guest appearance.
guest	5.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	def	a patron of a hotel, boarding house, restaurant, etc.
guest	6.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a nontechnical name for {inqui?!line}.
be my guest	7.
	head	guest
	syl	be my guest.
	qual	Informal.
	def	do as you like.
guest	8.
	syl	guest
	pron	<gest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. in theatre and broadcasting
	def	to be a guest.
	exam	1	to guest on a show.
guesthouse	0.
	syl	guest+house
	pron	<1gest2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a private home or boarding house offering accommodation, esp. to travellers.
guest rope	0.
	syl	guest rope
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any line sent or trailed over the side of a vessel as a convenience for boats drawing alongside, as an aid in warping or towing, etc.
Ernesto	infl
	head	Guevara
	syl	Er:nes:to
	pron	<Ar1nAsto>
	pos	n.
Guevara	0.
	syl	Gue:va:ra
	pron	<g*1va:r*>, Spanish <gA1$Bara>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1928-67, Latin American politician and soldier, born in Argentina. He developed guerrilla warfare as a tool for revolution and was instrumental in Castro's victory in Cuba (1959), where he held government posts until 1965. He was killed while training guerrillas in Bolivia.
guff	ety	C19: imitative of empty talk; compare dialect Norwegian gufs puff of wind
guff	0.
	syl	guff
	pos	g^f; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	ridiculous or insolent talk.
guffaw	ety	C18: of imitative origin
guffaw	1.
	syl	guf+faw
	pron	<g^1fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude and boisterous laugh.
guffaw	2.
	syl	guf+faw
	pron	<g^1fc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to laugh crudely and boisterously or express (something) in this way.
The Guianas	alt
	head	Guiana
	or	Guiana
	syl	The Gui+an+as
	pos	n.
Guiana	0.
	or	The Guianas
	syl	Gui+an:a
	pron	<gI1@n*>, <gi1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE South America, including Guyana, Surinam, French Guiana, and the {Guiana Highlands} (largely in SE Venezuela and partly in N Brazil). Area: about 1787000 sq. km (690000 sq. miles).
Guianese	sub
	head	Guiana
	or	Guianan
	syl	Gui:a+nese
	pron	<2gI*1nEz>, <2gi*->
	pos	adj. n.
Guianan	sub
	head	Guiana
	or	Guianese
	syl	Gui+an+an
	pron	<gI1@n*n>, <gi1a:n*n>
	pos	adj. n.
guidance	1.
	syl	guid+ance
	pron	<1gIdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	leadership, instruction, or direction.
guidance	2.a.
	syl	guid+ance
	pron	<1gIdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	counselling or advice on educational, vocational, or psychological matters.
guidance	2.b.
	syl	guid+ance
	pron	<1gIdNs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the marriage-guidance counsellor.
guidance	3.
	syl	guid+ance
	pron	<1gIdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	something that guides.
guidance	4.
	syl	guid+ance
	pron	<1gIdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	any process by which the flight path of a missile is controlled in flight. See also {guided missile}.
guide	ety	C14: from (Old) French guider, of Germanic origin; compare Old English w*_itan to observe
guide	1.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lead the way for (a person).
guide	2.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to control the movement or course of (an animal, vehicle, etc.) by physical action; steer.
guide	3.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to supervise or instruct (a person).
guide	4.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct the affairs of (a person, company, nation, etc.).
	exam	1	he guided the country through the war.
guide	5.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advise or influence (a person) in his standards or opinions.
	exam	1	let truth guide you always.
guide	6.a.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or thing that guides.
guide	6.b.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a guide dog.
guide	7.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, usually paid, who conducts tour expeditions, etc.
guide	8.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	a model or criterion, as in moral standards or accuracy.
guide	9.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {guidebook}. a handbook with information for visitors to a place, as a foreign country.
guide	10.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	a book that instructs or explains the fundamentals of a subject or skill.
	exam	1	a guide to better living.
guide	11.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark used to direct the reader's eye to a place on a page of printing.
guide	12.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that directs the motion of a tool or machine part.
guide	13.a.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, sign, etc., that points the way.
guide	13.b.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	guidepost.
guide	14.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Spiritualism.
	def	a spirit believed to influence a medium so as to direct what he utters and convey messages through him.
guide	15.a.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Naval.
	def	a ship in a formation used as a reference for manoeuvres, esp. with relation to maintaining the correct formation and disposition.
guide	15.b.
	syl	guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a soldier stationed to one side of a column or line to regulate alignment, show the way, etc.
guidable	sub
	head	guide
	syl	guid+a:ble
	pos	adj.
guideless	sub
	head	guide
	syl	guide+less
	pos	adj.
guider	sub
	head	guide
	syl	guid+er
	pos	n.
guidingly	sub
	head	guide
	syl	guid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Guide	0.
	syl	Guide
	pron	<gId>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a member of the organization for girls equivalent to the Scouts. U.S. equivalent: {Girl Scout}.
guided missile	0.
	syl	guid+ed mis+sile
	pos	n.
	def	a missile, esp. one that is rocket-propelled, having a flight path controlled during flight either by radio signals or by internal preset or self-actuating homing devices. See also {command guidance, field guidance, homing guidance, inertial guidance, terrestrial guidance}.
guideline	1.
	syl	guide+line
	pron	<1gId2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle put forward to set standards or determine a course of action.
guideline	2.
	syl	guide+line
	pron	<1gId2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a lightly marked line used to facilitate the alignment of letters, drawings, etc.
guidepost	1.
	syl	guide+post
	pron	<1gId2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign on a post by a road indicating directions.
guidepost	2.
	syl	guide+post
	pron	<1gId2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle or guideline.
guide rope	1.
	syl	guide rope
	pos	n.
	def	a stay or rope attached to another rope that is lifting a load, either to steady the load or guide the rope.
guide rope	2.
	syl	guide rope
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dragrope} (sense 2)}.
Guido d'Arezzo	0.
	syl	Gui:do d'A:rez:zo
	pron	Italian <1gwEdo> <da1rAttso>
	pos	n.
	def	??995-??1050 #7a.d., Italian Benedictine monk and musical theorist: reputed inventor of solmization.
guidon	ety	C16: from French, from Old Proven*,cal guidoo, from guida #7guide 
guidon	1.
	syl	gui+don
	pron	<1gIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pennant, used as a marker or standard, esp. by cavalry regiments.
guidon	2.
	syl	gui+don
	pron	<1gIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	the man or vehicle that carries this.
Guyenne	alt
	head	Guienne
	or	Guienne
	syl	Guy+enne
	pron	French <g$hi1jen>
	pos	n.
Guienne	0.
	or	Guyenne
	syl	Gui+enne
	pron	French <g$hi1jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of SW France: formed, with Gascony, the duchy of Aquitaine during the 12th century.
guild	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gjald payment, gildi guild; related to Old English gield offering, Old High German gelt money
gild	alt
	head	guild
	or	guild
	syl	gild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	n.
guild	1.
	or	gild
	syl	guild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	n.
	def	an organization, club, or fellowship.
guild	2.
	or	gild
	syl	guild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval Europe
	def	an association of men sharing the same interests, such as merchants or artisans: formed for mutual aid and protection and to maintain craft standards or pursue some other purpose such as communal worship.
guild	3.
	or	gild
	syl	guild
	pron	<gild>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a group of plants, such as a group of epiphytes, that share certain habits or characteristics.
guilder	ety	C15: changed from Middle Dutch gulden, literally: #7golden 
gulden	alt
	head	guilder
	or	guilder
	syl	gul+den
	pos	n.
guilders	infl
	head	guilder
	or	guildens
	syl	guil+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guilder	infl
	or	guilden
	syl	guil+der
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guildens	infl
	head	guilder
	or	guilders
	syl	guil+dens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guilden	infl
	head	guilder
	or	guilder
	syl	guil+den.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guilder	1.
	or	gulden
	syl	guil+der
	pron	<1gild*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {gilder}. the standard monetary unit of the Netherlands, divided into 100 cents.
guilder	2.
	or	gulden
	syl	guil+der
	pron	<1gild*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the Netherlands Antilles and Surinam, divided into 100 cents.
guilder	3.
	or	gulden
	syl	guil+der
	pron	<1gild*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various former gold or silver coins of Germany, Austria, or the Netherlands.
Guildford	0.
	syl	Guild+ford
	pron	<1gilf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S England, administrative centre of Surrey: cathedral (1936-1968); seat of the University of Surrey (1966). Pop.: 56887 (1971).
guildhall	1.a.
	syl	guild+hall
	pron	<1gild2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the hall of a guild or corporation.
guildhall	1.b.
	syl	guild+hall
	pron	<1gild2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town hall.
guildhall	2.
	syl	guild+hall
	pron	<1gild2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {gildhall}. the meeting place of a medieval guild.
gildsman	alt
	head	guildsman
	or	gildswoman
	syl	gilds+man
	pron	<1gildzm*n>
	pos	n.
guildswoman	infl
	head	guildsman
	or	guildsman
	syl	guilds+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
gildswoman	infl
	head	guildsman
	or	gildsman
	syl	gilds+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
guildsmen	infl
	head	guildsman
	or	guildswomen
	syl	guilds+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guildswomen	infl
	head	guildsman
	or	guildsmen
	syl	guilds+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guildsman	0.
	or	guildswoman
	syl	guilds+man
	pron	<1gildzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a guild.
guild socialism	0.
	syl	guild so+cial+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a form of socialism advocated in Britain in the early 20th century. Industry was to be owned by the state but managed and controlled by worker-controlled guilds.
guild socialist	sub
	head	guild socialism
	syl	guild so+cial+ist
	pos	n.
guile	ety	C18: from Old French guile, of Germanic origin; see #7wile 
guile	0.
	syl	guile
	pron	<gIl>
	pos	n.
	def	clever or crafty character or behaviour.
guileful	sub
	head	guile
	syl	guile+ful
	pos	adj.
guilefully	sub
	head	guile
	syl	guile+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
guilefulness	sub
	head	guile
	syl	guile+ful+ness
	pos	n.
guileless	0.
	syl	guile+less
	pron	<1gIllis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from guile; ingenuous.
guilelessly	sub
	head	guileless
	syl	guile+less+ly
	pos	adv.
guilelessness	sub
	head	guileless
	syl	guile+less+ness
	pos	n.
Guillaume de Lorris	0.
	syl	Guil:laume de Lor:ris
	pron	French <gi1jo:m> <d*> <lc1ris>
	pos	n.
	def	13th century French poet, who wrote the first 4058 lines of the allegorical romance, the continued by Jean de Meung.
guillemot	ety	C17: from French, diminutive of Guillaume William
guillemot	0.
	syl	guil+le:mot
	pron	<1gili2mot>
	pos	n.
	def	any northern oceanic diving bird of the genera and having a black-and-white plumage and long narrow bill: family (auks, etc.), order
guilloche	ety	C19: from French: tool used in ornamental work, perhaps from Guillaume William
guilloche	0.
	syl	guil+loche
	pron	<gi1loS>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental band or border with a repeating pattern of two or more interwoven wavy lines, as in architecture.
guillotine	ety	C18: from French, named after Joseph Ignace Guillotin (1738-1814), French physician, who advocated its use in 1789
guillotine	1.a.
	syl	guil+lo+tine
	pron	<1gil*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for beheading persons, consisting of a weighted blade set between two upright posts.
the guillotine	1.b.
	head	guillotine
	syl	the guillotine.
	def	execution by this instrument.
guillotine	2.
	syl	guil+lo+tine
	pron	<1gil*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for cutting or trimming sheet material, such as paper or sheet metal, consisting of a long rigid blade that descends onto the sheet.
guillotine	3.
	syl	guil+lo+tine
	pron	<1gil*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for removing tonsils, growths in the throat, etc.
guillotine	4.
	syl	guil+lo+tine
	pron	<1gil*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {closure by compartment}. (in Parliament, etc.) a form of closure under which a bill is divided into compartments, groups of which must be completely dealt with each day. {~} (@!g$Il$$#!ti$:n).
guillotine	5.
	syl	guil+lo+tine
	pron	<1gil*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	to behead (a person) by guillotine.
guillotine	6.
	syl	guil+lo+tine
	pron	<1gil*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Parliament, etc.
	def	to limit debate on (a bill, motion, etc.) by the guillotine.
guillotiner	sub
	head	guillotine
	syl	guil+lo+1tin+er
	pos	n.
guilt	ety	Old English gylt, of obscure origin
guilt	1.
	syl	guilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of having done wrong or committed an offence.
guilt	2.
	syl	guilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	responsibility for a criminal or moral offence deserving punishment or a penalty.
guilt	3.
	syl	guilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	def	remorse or self-reproach caused by feeling that one is responsible for a wrong or offence.
guilt	4.
	syl	guilt
	pron	<gilt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sin or crime.
guiltless	0.
	syl	guilt+less
	pron	<1giltlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free of all responsibility for wrongdoing or crime; innocent.
guiltlessly	sub
	head	guiltless
	syl	guilt+less+ly
	pos	adv.
guiltlessness	sub
	head	guiltless
	syl	guilt+less+ness
	pos	n.
guiltier	infl
	head	guilty
	syl	guilt:i+er
	pos	adj.
guiltiest	infl
	head	guilty
	syl	guilt:i+est.
	pos	adj.
guilty	1.
	syl	guilt:y
	pron	<1gilti>
	pos	adj.
	def	responsible for an offence or misdeed.
guilty	2.
	syl	guilt:y
	pron	<1gilti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having committed an offence or adjudged to have done so.
	exam	1	the accused was found guilty.
plead guilty	3.
	head	guilty
	syl	plead guilty.
	usage	Law. of a person charged with an offence
	def	to admit responsibility for; confess.
guilty	4.
	syl	guilt:y
	pron	<1gilti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, showing, or characterized by guilt.
guiltily	sub
	head	guilty
	syl	guilt:i+ly
	pos	adv.
guiltiness	sub
	head	guilty
	syl	guilt:i+ness
	pos	n.
guimpe	ety	C19: variant of {#7gimp %1}
guimpe	1.
	syl	guimpe
	pron	<gimp>, <g@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a short blouse with sleeves worn under a pinafore dress.
guimpe	2.
	syl	guimpe
	pron	<gimp>, <g@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a fill-in for a low-cut dress.
guimpe	3.
	syl	guimpe
	pron	<gimp>, <g@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of starched cloth covering the chest and shoulders of a nun's habit.
Guin	0.
	syl	Guin.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Guinea.
guinea	ety	C16: the coin was originally made of gold from Guinea
guinea	1.a.
	syl	guin:ea
	pron	<1gini>
	pos	n.
	def	a British gold coin taken out of circulation in 1813, worth 21 shillings.
guinea	1.b.
	syl	guin:ea
	pron	<1gini>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of 21 shillings (@P1.05), still used in some contexts, as in quoting professional fees.
guinea	2.
	syl	guin:ea
	pron	<1gini>
	pos	n.
	def	See {guinea fowl}.
guinea	3.
	syl	guin:ea
	pron	<1gini>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang, derogatory.
	def	an Italian or a person of Italian descent.
Guinea	1.
	syl	Guin:ea
	pron	<1gini>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Atlantic: established as the colony of French Guinea in 1890 and became an independent republic in 1958. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority and animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Conakry. Pop.: 4416000 (1975 #7un est.). Area: 245855 sq. km (94925 sq. miles).
Guinea	2.
	syl	Guin:ea
	pron	<1gini>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the coastal region of West Africa, between Cape Verde and Mo*,c*^amedes (Angola): divided by a line of volcanic peaks into {Upper Guinea} (between Gambia and Cameroon) and {Lower Guinea} (between Cameroon and S Angola).
Gulf of	3.
	head	Guinea
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	a large inlet of the S Atlantic on the W coast of Africa, extending from Cape Palmas, Liberia, to Cape Lopez, Gabon: contains two large bays, the Bight of Biafra and the Bight of Benin, separated by the Niger delta.
Guinean	sub
	head	Guinea
	syl	Guin+e:an
	pos	adj. n.
Guinea-Bissau	0.
	syl	Guin:ea-Bis:sau
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Atlantic: first discovered by the Portuguese in 1446 and of subsequent importance in the slave trade; made a colony in 1879; became an independent republic in 1974; eventual union with the Cape Verde Islands is planned. Languages: Portuguese and Cape Verde creole. Religion: animist majority and Muslim. Currency: Guinean peso. Provisional capital: Madina do Bo*'e. Pop.: 487488 (1970). Area: 36125 sq. km (13948 sq. miles). Former name (until 1974): {Portuguese Guinea}.
Guinea corn	0.
	syl	Guin:ea corn
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {durra}.
guinea	alt
	head	guinea fowl
	or	guinea fowl
	syl	guin:ea
	pos	n.
guinea fowl	0.
	or	guinea
	syl	guin:ea fowl
	pos	n.
	def	any gallinaceous bird, esp. of the family of Africa and SW Asia, having a dark plumage mottled with white, a naked head and neck, and a heavy rounded body.
guinea grains	0.
	syl	guin:ea grains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {grains of paradise}.
guinea hen	0.
	syl	guin:ea hen
	pos	n.
	def	a guinea fowl, esp. a female.
Guinea pepper	0.
	syl	Guin:ea pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the pepper plant from which cayenne pepper is obtained.
guinea pig	1.
	syl	guin:ea pig
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated cavy, probably descended from commonly kept as a pet and used in scientific experiments.
guinea pig	2.
	syl	guin:ea pig
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing used for experimentation.
Guinea worm	0.
	syl	Guin:ea worm
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic nematode worm, that lives beneath the skin in man and other vertebrates and is common in India and Africa.
Guenevere	infl
	head	Guinevere
	or	Guinever
	syl	Guen:e:vere
	pron	<1gweni2vi*>
	pos	n.
Guinever	infl
	head	Guinevere
	or	Guenevere
	syl	Guin:e:ver
	pron	<1gwiniv*>
	pos	n.
Guinevere	0.
	syl	Guin:e:vere
	pron	<1gwini2vi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the wife of King Arthur and paramour of Lancelot.
Guinness	0.
	syl	Guin:ness
	pron	<1ginis>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Al@.ec}. born 1914, British stage and film actor; his films include (1949) and (1957).
guipure	ety	C19: from Old French guipure, from guiper to cover with cloth, of Germanic origin; see #7wipe, whip 
guipure	1.
	syl	gui+pure
	pron	<gi1pju*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {guipure lace}. any of many types of heavy lace that have their pattern connected by brides, rather than supported on a net mesh.
guipure	2.
	syl	gui+pure
	pron	<gi1pju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy corded trimming; gimp.
Robert	infl
	head	Guiscard
	syl	Ro:bert
	pron	<rc1be:r>
	pos	n.
Guiscard	0.
	syl	Guis:card
	pron	French <gis1ka:r>
	pos	n.
	def	??1015-85, Norman conqueror in S Italy.
guise	ety	C13: from Old French guise, of Germanic origin; see {#7wise %2}
guise	1.
	syl	guise
	pron	<gIz>
	pos	n.
	def	semblance or pretence.
	exam	1	under the guise of friendship.
guise	2.
	syl	guise
	pron	<gIz>
	pos	n.
	def	external appearance in general.
guise	3.
	syl	guise
	pron	<gIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	manner or style of dress.
guise	4.
	syl	guise
	pron	<gIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	customary behaviour or manner.
guise	5.
	syl	guise
	pron	<gIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to disguise or be disguised in fancy dress.
guise	6.
	syl	guise
	pron	<gIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dress or dress up.
guitar	ety	C17: from Spanish guitarra, from Arabic q*_it*_ar, from Greek kithara #7kithara 
guitar	0.
	syl	gui+tar
	pron	<gi1ta:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a plucked stringed instrument originat?!ing in Spain, usually having six strings, a flat sounding board with a circular sound hole in the centre, a flat back, and a fretted fingerboard. Range: more than three octaves upwards from E on the first leger line below the bass staff. See also {electric guitar, bass guitar, Hawaiian guitar}.
guitarist	sub
	head	guitar
	syl	gui+1tar+ist
	pos	n.
guitar-like	sub
	head	guitar
	syl	gui:1tar-2like
	pos	adj.
guitarfish	infl
	or	guitarfishes
	syl	gui:tar+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guitarfishes	infl
	head	guitarfish
	or	guitarfish
	syl	gui:tar+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guitarfish	0.
	syl	gui:tar+fish
	pron	<gi1ta:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine sharklike ray of the family having a guitar-shaped body with a stout tail and occurring at the bottom of the sea.
Francois Pierre Guillaume	infl
	head	Guizot
	syl	Fran:*,cois Pierre Guil:laume
	pron	<fr?~aswa pje:r gi1jo:m). 1787-1874, FrAnch statAsman and historian. As chiAf ministAr (1840-48), his rAactionary policiAs contributAd to thA outbrAak of thA rAvolution of 1848>
	pos	n.
Gujerat	alt
	head	Gujarat
	or	Gujarat
	syl	Gu+je+rat
	pron	<2guJ*1ra:t>
	pos	n.
Gujarat	1.
	or	Gujerat
	syl	Gu+ja+rat
	pron	<2guJ*1ra:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W India: formed in 1960 from the N and W parts of Bombay State; one of India's most industrialized states. Capital: Gandhinagar. Pop.: 26697475 (1971). Area: 187114 sq. km (72245 sq. miles).
Gujarat	2.
	or	Gujerat
	syl	Gu+ja+rat
	pron	<2guJ*1ra:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W India, north of the Narmada River: generally includes the areas north of Bombay city where Gujarati is spoken.
Gujerati	alt
	head	Gujarati
	or	Gujarati
	syl	Gu+je+ra+ti
	pron	<2guJj*1ra:ti>
	pos	n.
Gujarati	infl
	syl	Gu+ja+ra+ti
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gujarati	1.
	or	Gujerati
	syl	Gu+ja+ra+ti
	pron	<2guJj*1ra:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of India living chiefly in Gujarat.
Gujarati	2.
	or	Gujerati
	syl	Gu+ja+ra+ti
	pron	<2guJj*1ra:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state language of Gujarat, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
Gujarati	3.
	or	Gujerati
	syl	Gu+ja+ra+ti
	pron	<2guJj*1ra:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Gujarat, its people, or their language.
Gujranwala	0.
	syl	Guj+ran+wa+la
	pron	<gu:J1ra:n2w^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Pakistan: textile manufacturing. Pop.: 360419 (1972).
Gulag	ety	C20: from Russian G (lavnoye) U (pravleniye Ispravitelno-Trudovykh) Lag (erei) Main Administration for Corrective Labour Camps
Gulag	0.
	syl	Gu+lag
	pron	<1gu:l@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the central administrative department of the Soviet security service, established in 1930, responsible for maintaining prisons and forced labour camps.
gular	ety	C19: from Latin gula throat
gular	0.
	syl	gu+lar
	pron	<1gu:l*>, <1gju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in the throat or oesophagus.
Calouste Sarkis	1.
	head	Gulbenkian
	syl	Ca:louste Sar:kis
	pron	<k@1lu:st> <1sa:kiz>
	def	1869-1955, British industrialist, born in Turkey. He endowed the international Gulbenkian Foundation for the advancement of the arts, science, and education.
Gulbenkian	2.
	syl	Gul:ben:ki:an
	pron	<gul1benki*n>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Nu@.bar Sar@.kis} (#!nu$:b$a$: #!s$a$:k$Iz). 1896-1972), British industrialist, diplomat, and philanthropist.
gulch	ety	C19: of obscure origin
gulch	0.
	syl	gulch
	pron	<g^lC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a narrow ravine cut by a fast stream.
guldens	infl
	head	gulden
	or	gulden
	syl	gul+dens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gulden	infl
	or	guldens
	syl	gul+den.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gulden	0.
	syl	gul+den
	pron	<1guldN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {guilder}.
Gulek Bogaz	0.
	syl	G*"u+lek Bo+gaz
	pron	<gu:1lek> <b*u1ga:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for the {Cilician Gates}.
gules	ety	C14: from Old French gueules red fur worn around the neck, from gole throat, from Latin gula #7gullet 
gules	0.
	syl	gules
	pron	<gju:lz>
	pos	adj. usually postpositive; n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	red.
gulf	ety	C14: from Old French golfe, from Italian golfo, from Greek kolpos 
gulf	1.
	syl	gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	def	a large deep bay.
gulf	2.
	syl	gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	def	a deep chasm.
gulf	3.
	syl	gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	def	something that divides or separates, such as a lack of understanding.
gulf	4.
	syl	gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	def	something that engulfs, such as a whirlpool.
gulf	5.
	syl	gulf
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to swallow up; engulf.
gulflike	sub
	head	gulf
	syl	gulf+2like
	pos	adj.
gulfy	sub
	head	gulf
	syl	gulf:y
	pos	adj.
the	0.a.
	head	Gulf
	syl	the.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Gulf	0.b.
	syl	Gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or adjoining the Gulf.
	exam	1	Gulf country.
the	infl
	head	Gulf States
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Gulf States	1.
	syl	Gulf States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the states of the U.S. that border on the Gulf of Mexico: Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas.
Gulf States	2.
	syl	Gulf States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the oil-producing states around the Persian Gulf: Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Oman.
Gulf Stream	1.
	syl	Gulf Stream
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively warm ocean current flowing northeastwards off the Atlantic coast of the U.S. from the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulf Stream	2.
	syl	Gulf Stream
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {North Atlantic Drift}.
gulfweed	0.
	syl	gulf+weed
	pron	<1g^lf2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any brown seaweed of the genus esp. having air bladders and forming dense floating masses in tropical Atlantic waters, esp. the Gulf Stream. Also called: {sargasso, sargasso weed}.
gull	ety	C15: of Celtic origin; compare Welsh gwylan 
gull	H1.0.
	syl	gull
	pos	g^l; n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the genus and related genera, such as ({common gull} or {mew}) having long pointed wings, short legs, and a mostly white plumage: family order
gull-like	sub
	head	gull
	syl	gull-2like
	pos	adj.
gull	ety	C16: perhaps from dialect gull unfledged bird, probably from gul, from Old Norse gulr yellow
gull	H2.1.
	syl	gull
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	g^l
	def	a person who is easily fooled or cheated.
gull	H2.2.
	syl	gull
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	g^l
	def	to fool, cheat, or hoax.
Gullahs	infl
	head	Gullah
	or	Gullah
	syl	Gul+lahs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gullah	infl
	or	Gullahs
	syl	Gul+lah
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gullah	1.
	syl	Gul+lah
	pron	<1g^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negro people living on the Sea Islands or in the coastal regions of South Carolina, Georgia, and NE Florida.
Gullah	2.
	syl	Gul+lah
	pron	<1g^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the creolized English spoken by these people.
gullet	ety	C14: from Old French goulet, diminutive of goule throat, from Latin gula throat
gullet	1.
	syl	gul+let
	pron	<1g^lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a less formal name for the {oesophagus}.
gullet	2.
	syl	gul+let
	pron	<1g^lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the throat or pharynx.
gullet	3.
	syl	gul+let
	pron	<1g^lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining, quarrying.
	def	a preliminary cut in excavating, wide enough to take the vehicle that removes the earth.
gullable	alt
	head	gullible
	or	gullible
	syl	gul+la:ble
	pron	<1g^l*bL>
	pos	adj.
gullible	0.
	or	gullable
	syl	gul+li:ble
	pron	<1g^l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily taken in or tricked.
gullibility	sub
	head	gullible
	or	gullability
	syl	gul+li+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
gullability	sub
	head	gullible
	or	gullibility
	syl	gul+la+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
gullibly	sub
	head	gullible
	or	gullably
	syl	gul+li+bly
	pos	adv.
gullably	sub
	head	gullible
	or	gullibly
	syl	gul+la+bly
	pos	adv.
gull-wing	1.
	syl	gull-wing
	pron	<1g^l2wiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a car door
	def	opening upwards.
gull-wing	2.
	syl	gull-wing
	pron	<1g^l2wiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft wing
	def	having a short upward-sloping inner section and a longer horizontal outer section.
gully	ety	C16: from French goulet neck of a bottle; see #7gullet 
gullies	infl
	head	gully
	syl	gul+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gully	H1.1.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel or small valley, esp. one cut by heavy rainwater.
gully	H1.2.a.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	n.
	def	a fielding position between the slips and point.
gully	H1.2.b.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	n.
	def	a fielder in this position.
gully	H1.3.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two channels at the side of a tenpin bowling lane.
gully	H1.4.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a path between fences or walls.
gullies	infl
	head	gully
	syl	gul+lies
	pos	vb.
gullying	infl
	head	gully
	syl	gul+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
gullied	infl
	head	gully
	syl	gul+lied.
	pos	vb.
gully	H1.5.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (channels) in (the ground, sand, etc.).
gully	ety	C16: of obscure origin
gullies	infl
	head	gully
	syl	gul+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gully	H2.0.
	syl	gul+ly
	pron	<1g^li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a large knife, such as a butcher's knife.
gulosity	ety	C16: from Late Latin gul*_osit*_as, from Latin gul*_osus gluttonous, from gula gullet
gulosity	0.
	syl	gu+los+i:ty
	pron	<gju1lositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	greed or gluttony.
gulp	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch gulpen, of imitative origin
gulp	1.
	syl	gulp
	pos	g^lp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to swallow rapidly, esp. in large mouthfuls.
	exam	1	to gulp down food.
gulp	2.
	syl	gulp
	pos	g^lp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by back
	def	to stifle or choke.
	exam	1	to gulp back sobs.
gulp	3.
	syl	gulp
	pos	g^lp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swallow air convulsively, as while drinking, because of nervousness, surprise, etc.
gulp	4.
	syl	gulp
	pos	g^lp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a noise, as when swallowing too quickly.
gulp	5.
	syl	gulp
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gulping.
gulp	6.
	syl	gulp
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity taken in a gulp.
gulper	sub
	head	gulp
	syl	gulp+er
	pos	n.
gulpingly	sub
	head	gulp
	syl	gulp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gulpy	sub
	head	gulp
	syl	gulp:y
	pos	adj.
fish	alt
	head	gulper eel
	or	gulper eel
	syl	fish
	pos	n.
gulper eel	0.
	or	fish
	syl	gulp+er eel
	pos	n.
	def	any deep-sea eel-like fish of the genera and and order having the ability to swallow large prey.
gum	ety	C14: from Old French gomme, from Latin gummi, from Greek kommi, from Egyptian kemai 
gum	H1.1.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	def	any of various sticky substances that exude from certain plants, hardening on exposure to air and dissolving or forming viscous masses in water.
gum	H1.2.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	def	any of various products, such as adhesives, that are made from such exudates.
gum	H1.3.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	def	any sticky substance used as an adhesive; mucilage; glue.
gum	H1.4.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	def	See {chewing gum, bubble gum, original gum}, and {gumtree}.
gum	H1.5.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a gumdrop.
gums	infl
	head	gum
	syl	gums
	pos	vb.
gumming	infl
	head	gum
	syl	gum+ming
	pos	vb.
gummed	infl
	head	gum
	syl	gummed.
	pos	vb.
gum	H1.6.
	syl	gum
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered, clogged, or stiffened with or as if with gum.
gum	H1.7.
	syl	gum
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stick together or in place with gum.
gum	H1.8.
	syl	gum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit or form gum. {~} See also {gum up}.
gumless	sub
	head	gum
	syl	gum+less
	pos	adj.
gumlike	sub
	head	gum
	syl	gum+2like
	pos	adj.
gum	ety	Old English g*_oma jaw; related to Old Norse g*_omr, Middle High German g*_ume, Lithuanian gomur*_is 
gum	H2.0.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	def	the fleshy tissue that covers the jaw bones around the bases of the teeth. Technical name: {gingiva}. Related adj.: {gingival}.
gum	ety	C19: euphemism for G#7od 
gum	H3.0.
	syl	gum
	pos	g^m; n.
	def	used in the mild oath
gum accroides	0.
	syl	gum ac+croi+des
	pron	<*1krcidEz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {acaroid gum}.
gum ammoniac	0.
	syl	gum am+mo+ni+ac
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ammoniac%2}.
gum arabic	0.
	syl	gum ar:a+bic
	pos	n.
	def	a gum exuded by certain acacia trees, esp. used in the manufacture of ink, food thickeners, pills, emulsifiers, etc. Also called: {acacia, gum acacia}.
gum benzoin	0.
	syl	gum ben+zo+in
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {benzoin}.
gumbo	ety	C19: from Louisiana French gombo, of Bantu origin
gombo	alt
	head	gumbo
	or	gumbo
	syl	gom+bo
	pron	<1g^mb*u>
	pos	n.
gumbos	infl
	head	gumbo
	syl	gum+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gumbo	1.
	or	gombo
	syl	gum+bo
	pron	<1g^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the mucilaginous pods of okra.
gumbo	2.
	or	gombo
	syl	gum+bo
	pron	<1g^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {okra}.
gumbo	3.
	or	gombo
	syl	gum+bo
	pron	<1g^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a soup or stew thickened with okra pods.
gumbo	4.
	or	gombo
	syl	gum+bo
	pron	<1g^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fine soil in the W prairies that becomes muddy when wet.
Gumbo	ety	see #7gumbo 
Gumbo	0.
	syl	Gum+bo
	pron	<1g^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a French patois spoken by Creoles in Louisiana and the West Indies.
gumboil	0.
	syl	gum+boil
	pron	<1g^m2bcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an abscess on the gums, often at the root of a decayed tooth. Also called: {parulis}.
gumboots	0.
	syl	gum+boots
	pron	<1g^m2bu:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for { {Wellington boots} (sense 1)}.
gumbotil	ety	C20: from #7gumbo+{til (#7l) %4}
gumbotil	0.
	syl	gum+bo+til
	pron	<1g^mb*til>
	pos	n.
	def	a sticky clay formed by the weathering of glacial drift.
gumdrop	0.
	syl	gum+drop
	pron	<1g^m2drop>
	pos	n.
	def	a small jelly-like sweet containing gum arabic and various colourings and flavourings. Also called (esp. Brit.): {gum}.
gum elastic	0.
	syl	gum e:las+tic
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {rubber} %1 (sense 1)}.
gum elemi	0.
	syl	gum el+e:mi
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {elemi}.
gumma	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin gummi #7gum %1
gummas	infl
	head	gumma
	or	gummata
	syl	gum+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gummata	infl
	head	gumma
	or	gummas
	syl	gum+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gumma	0.
	syl	gum+ma
	pron	<1g^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a rubbery tumour characteristic of advanced syphilis, occurring esp. on the skin, liver, brain or heart.
gummatous	sub
	head	gumma
	syl	gum+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
gummite	0.
	syl	gum+mite
	pron	<1g^mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange or yellowish amorphous secondary mineral consisting of hydrated uranium oxides.
gummosis	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7gumma 
gummosis	0.
	syl	gum+mo+sis
	pron	<g^1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the abnormal production of excessive gum in certain trees, esp. fruit trees, as a result of wound?!ing, infection, adverse weather conditions, severe pruning, etc.
gummose	alt
	head	gummous
	or	gummous
	syl	gum+mose
	pron	<1g^m*us>
	pos	adj.
gummous	0.
	or	gummose
	syl	gum+mous
	pron	<1g^m*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	resembling or consisting of gum.
gummy	ety	C14: from #7gum %1+#7-y %1
gummier	infl
	head	gummy
	syl	gum+mi+er
	pos	adj.
gummiest	infl
	head	gummy
	syl	gum+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
gummy	H1.1.
	syl	gum+my
	pron	<1g^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sticky or tacky.
gummy	H1.2.
	syl	gum+my
	pron	<1g^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, coated with, or clogged by gum or a similar substance.
gummy	H1.3.
	syl	gum+my
	pron	<1g^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing gum.
gumminess	sub
	head	gummy
	syl	gum+mi+ness
	pos	n.
gummy	ety	C20: from #7gum %2+-#7y %1 &- #!gum+mi+ly adv.
gummier	infl
	head	gummy
	syl	gum+mi+er
	pos	adj.
gummiest	infl
	head	gummy
	syl	gum+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
gummy	H2.1.
	syl	gum+my
	pron	<1g^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	toothless; not showing one's teeth. {~} {+mies}.
gummy	H2.2.
	syl	gum+my
	pron	<1g^mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small crustacean-eating shark, with flat crushing teeth.
gum nut	0.
	syl	gum nut
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the hardened seed container of the gum tree
gumweed	alt
	head	gum plant
	or	gum plant
	syl	gum+weed
	pron	<1g^m2wEd>
	pos	n.
gum plant	0.
	or	gumweed
	syl	gum plant
	pron	<1g^m2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American yellow-flowered plants of the genus esp. that have sticky flower heads: family (composites).
gumption	ety	C18: originally Scottish, of unknown origin
gumption	1.
	syl	gump+tion
	pron	<1g^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	common sense or resourcefulness.
gumption	2.
	syl	gump+tion
	pron	<1g^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	initiative or courage.
	exam	1	you haven't the gumption to try.
gum resin	0.
	syl	gum res+in
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of resin and gum obtained from various plants and trees. See also {bdellium, gamboge}.
gumshield	0.
	syl	gum+shield
	pron	<1g^m2SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate or strip of soft waxy substance used by boxers to protect the teeth and gums. Also called: {mouthpiece}.
gumshoe	1.
	syl	gum+shoe
	pron	<1g^m2Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof overshoe.
gumshoe	2.
	syl	gum+shoe
	pron	<1g^m2Su:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a detective or one who moves about stealthily.
gumshoe	3.
	syl	gum+shoe
	pron	<1g^m2Su:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stealthy action or movement.
gumshoes	infl
	head	gumshoe
	syl	gum+shoes
	pos	vb.
gumshoeing	infl
	head	gumshoe
	syl	gum+shoe+ing
	pos	vb.
gumshoed	infl
	head	gumshoe
	syl	gum+shoed.
	pos	vb.
gumshoe	4.
	syl	gum+shoe
	pron	<1g^m2Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to act stealthily.
gumtree	1.
	syl	gum+tree
	pron	<1g^m2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees that yield gum, such as the eucalyptus, sweet gum, and sour gum. Sometimes shortened to {gum}.
gumtree	2.
	syl	gum+tree
	pron	<1g^m2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gumwood}. the wood of any of these trees.
up a gumtree	3.
	head	gumtree
	syl	up a gumtree.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in a very awkward position; in difficulties.
gum up	1.
	syl	gum up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, dab, or stiffen with gum.
gum up	2.
	syl	gum up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a mess of; bungle (often in the phrase {gum up the works}) .
gun	ety	C14: probably from a female pet name shortened from the Scandinavian name Gunnhildr (from Old Norse gunnr war+ hildr war)
gun	1.a.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	a weapon with a metallic tube or barrel from which a missile is discharged, usually by force of an explosion. It may be portable or mounted.
gun	1.b.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gun barrel.
gun	2.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	the firing of a gun as a salute or signal, as in military ceremonial.
gun	3.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	a member of or a place in a shooting party or syndicate.
gun	4.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	any device used to project something under pressure.
	exam	1	a grease gun;
	exam	2	a spray gun.
gun	5.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an armed criminal; gunman.
gun	6.a.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	an expert.
gun	6.b.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gun shearer;
	exam	2	a gun batsman.
gun	7.a.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	an important or influential person.
gun	7.b.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	def	a high-ranking officer.
give it the gun	8.
	head	gun
	syl	give it the gun.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to increase speed, effort, etc., to a considerable or maximum degree.
go great guns	9.
	head	gun
	syl	go great guns.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to act or function with great speed, intensity, etc.
gun	10.a.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	usage	of a runner, etc.
	def	to set off before the starting signal is given.
gun	10.b.
	syl	gun
	pos	g^n; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act prematurely.
spike someone's guns	11.
	head	gun
	syl	spike someone's guns.
	def	to hinder or obstruct someone.
stick to one's guns	12.
	head	gun
	syl	stick to one's guns.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to maintain one's opinions or intentions in spite of opposition.
guns	infl
	head	gun
	syl	guns
	pos	vb.
gunning	infl
	head	gun
	syl	gun+ning
	pos	vb.
gunned	infl
	head	gun
	syl	gunned.
	pos	vb.
gun	13.
	syl	gun
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to shoot (someone) with a gun.
gun	14.
	syl	gun
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press hard on the accelerator of (an engine).
	exam	1	to gun the engine of a car.
gun	15.
	syl	gun
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt with a gun. {~} See also {gun for}.
gunboat	0.
	syl	gun+boat
	pron	<1g^n2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small shallow-draft vessel carrying mounted guns and used by coastal patrols, etc.
gunboat diplomacy	0.
	syl	gun+boat di+plo+ma+cy
	pos	n.
	def	diplomacy conducted by threats of military intervention, esp. by a major power against a militarily weak state.
gun carriage	0.
	syl	gun car+riage
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical frame on which a gun is mount?!ed for adjustment and firing.
guncotton	0.
	syl	gun+cot:ton
	pron	<1g^n2kotN>
	pos	n.
	def	cellulose nitrate containing a relatively large amount of nitrogen: used as an explosive.
gun dog	1.
	syl	gun dog
	pos	n.
	def	a dog trained to work with a hunter or gamekeeper, esp. in retrieving, pointing at, or flushing game.
gun dog	2.
	syl	gun dog
	pos	n.
	def	a dog belonging to any breed adapted to these activities.
gunfight	0.
	syl	gun+fight
	pron	<1g^n2fIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fight between persons using firearms.
gunfighter	sub
	head	gunfight
	syl	gun+2fight:er
	pos	n.
gunfighting	sub
	head	gunfight
	syl	gun+2fight:ing
	pos	n.
gunfire	1.
	syl	gun+fire
	pron	<1g^n2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the firing of one or more guns, esp. when done repeatedly.
gunfire	2.
	syl	gun+fire
	pron	<1g^n2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of firearms, as contrasted with other military tactics.
gunflint	0.
	syl	gun+flint
	pron	<1g^n2flint>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of flint in a flintlock's hammer used to strike the spark that ignites the charge.
gun for	1.
	syl	gun for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to search for in order to reprimand, punish, or kill.
gun for	2.
	syl	gun for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to try earnestly for.
	exam	1	he was gunning for promotion.
gunge	ety	C20: of imitative origin, perhaps influenced by #7goo and #7sponge  &- gun+gy adj.
	infl
	head	gunge
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
gunge	1.
	syl	gunge
	pron	<g^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	sticky, rubbery, or congealed matter. {~}
gunge	2.
	syl	gunge
	pron	<g^nJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive; foll by up
	def	to block or encrust with gunge; clog.
gung ho	ety	C20: pidgin English, from Mandarin Chinese kung work+ ho together
gung ho	0.
	syl	gung ho
	pron	<1g^G> <1h*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	excessively or foolishly enthusiastic.
gunk	ety	C20: perhaps of imitative origin
gunk	0.
	syl	gunk
	pron	<g^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	slimy, oily, or filthy matter.
gunlock	0.
	syl	gun+lock
	pron	<1g^n2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanism in some firearms that causes the charge to be exploded.
gunmen	infl
	head	gunman
	syl	gun+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gunman	1.
	syl	gun+man
	pron	<1g^nm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is armed with a gun, esp. unlawfully.
gunman	2.
	syl	gun+man
	pron	<1g^nm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is skilled with a gun.
gunman	3.
	syl	gun+man
	pron	<1g^nm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who makes, repairs, or has expert knowledge of guns.
gunmanship	sub
	head	gunman
	syl	gun+man+2ship
	pos	n.
gunmetal	1.
	syl	gun+met:al
	pron	<1g^n2metL>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bronze containing copper (88 per cent), tin (8-10 per cent), and zinc (2-4 per cent): used for parts that are subject to wear or to corrosion, esp. by sea water.
gunmetal	2.
	syl	gun+met:al
	pron	<1g^n2metL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dark grey metals used for toys, belt buckles, etc.
gunmetal	3.
	syl	gun+met:al
	pron	<1g^n2metL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark grey colour with a purplish or bluish tinge.
gun moll	0.
	syl	gun moll
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a female criminal or a woman who associates with criminals.
Gunnar	0.
	syl	Gun:nar
	pron	<1guna:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	brother of Gudrun and husband of Brynhild, won for him by Sigurd. He corresponds to Gunther in the
gunned	0.a.
	syl	gunned
	pos	g^nd; adj.
	def	having a gun or guns as specified.
	exam	1	heavily gunned.
gunned	0.b.
	syl	gunned
	pos	g^nd; adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	three-gunned.
gunnel	ety	C17: of unknown origin
gunnel	H1.0.
	syl	gun+nel
	pron	<1g^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any eel-like blennioid fish of the family occurring in coastal regions of northern seas. See also {butterfish}.
gunnel	H2.0.
	syl	gun+nel
	pron	<1g^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gunwale}.
gunner	1.
	syl	gun+ner
	pron	<1g^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a serviceman who works with, uses, or specializes in guns.
gunner	2.
	syl	gun+ner
	pron	<1g^n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Naval. formerly
	def	a warrant officer responsible for the training of gun crews, their performance in action, and accounting for ammunition.
gunner	3.
	syl	gun+ner
	pron	<1g^n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Army
	def	an artilleryman, esp. a private.
gunner	4.
	syl	gun+ner
	pron	<1g^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hunts with a rifle or shotgun.
gunnership	sub
	head	gunner
	syl	gun+ner+2ship
	pos	n.
gunnery	1.
	syl	gun+ner:y
	pron	<1g^n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art and science of the efficient design and use of ordnance, esp. artillery.
gunnery	2.
	syl	gun+ner:y
	pron	<1g^n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	guns collectively.
gunnery	3.
	syl	gun+ner:y
	pron	<1g^n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the use and firing of guns.
gunnery	4.
	syl	gun+ner:y
	pron	<1g^n*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with heavy guns, as in warfare.
	exam	1	a gunnery officer.
gunning	1.
	syl	gun+ning
	pron	<1g^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shooting with guns.
gunning	2.
	syl	gun+ning
	pron	<1g^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, practice, or act of hunting game with guns.
gunny	ety	C18: from Hindi g*_on*_i, from Sanskrit gon*_i sack, probably of Dravidian origin
gunnies	infl
	head	gunny
	syl	gun+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gunny	1.
	syl	gun+ny
	pron	<1g^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a coarse hard-wearing fabric usually made from jute and used for sacks, etc.
gunny	2.
	syl	gun+ny
	pron	<1g^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	Also called: {gunny sack}. a sack made from this fabric.
gunpaper	0.
	syl	gun+pa:per
	pron	<1g^n2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cellulose nitrate explosive made by treating paper with nitric acid.
gunplay	0.
	syl	gun+play
	pron	<1g^n2plA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the use of firearms, as by criminals, etc.
gunpoint	1.
	syl	gun+point
	pron	<1g^n2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the muzzle of a gun.
at gunpoint	2.
	head	gunpoint
	syl	at gunpoint.
	def	being under or using the threat of being shot.
gunpowder	0.
	syl	gun+pow:der
	pron	<1g^n2paud*>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulphur (typical proportions are 75:15:10): used in time fuses and in fireworks.
gunpowdery	sub
	head	gunpowder
	syl	gun+2pow:der:y
	pos	adj.
Gunpowder Plot	0.
	syl	Gun+pow:der Plot
	pos	n.
	def	the unsuccessful conspiracy to blow up James I and Parliament at Westminster on Nov. 5, 1605. See also {Guy Fawkes Day}.
gunpowder tea	0.
	syl	gun+pow:der tea
	pos	n.
	def	a fine variety of green tea, each leaf of which is rolled into a pellet.
gun room	1.
	syl	gun room
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Royal Navy
	def	the mess allocated to subordinate or junior officers.
gun room	2.
	syl	gun room
	pos	n.
	def	a room where guns are stored.
gunrunning	0.
	syl	gun+run:ning
	pron	<1g^n2r^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the smuggling of guns and ammunition or other weapons of war into a country.
gunrunner	sub
	head	gunrunning
	syl	gun+2run:ner
	pos	n.
gunsel	ety	C20: probably from Yiddish genzel; compare German ganslein gosling, from gans #7goose 
gunsel	1.
	syl	gun+sel
	pron	<1g^nsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a catamite.
gunsel	2.
	syl	gun+sel
	pron	<1g^nsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid or inexperienced person, esp. a youth.
gunsel	3.
	syl	gun+sel
	pron	<1g^nsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a criminal who carries a gun.
gunshot	1.a.
	syl	gun+shot
	pron	<1g^n2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	shot fired from a gun.
gunshot	1.b.
	syl	gun+shot
	pron	<1g^n2Sot>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	gunshot wounds.
gunshot	2.
	syl	gun+shot
	pron	<1g^n2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of a gun.
gunshot	3.
	syl	gun+shot
	pron	<1g^n2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the shooting of a gun.
gun-shy	0.
	syl	gun-shy
	pos	adj.
	def	afraid of a gun or the sound it makes.
	exam	1	a gun-shy dog is useless for hunting.
gunslinger	0.
	syl	gun+sling:er
	pron	<1g^n2sliG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a gunfighter or gunman, esp. in the Old West.
gunslinging	sub
	head	gunslinger
	syl	gun+2sling:ing
	pos	n.
gunsmith	0.
	syl	gun+smith
	pron	<1g^n2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manufactures or repairs firearms, esp. portable guns.
gunsmithing	sub
	head	gunsmith
	syl	gun+2smith:ing
	pos	n.
gunstock	0.
	syl	gun+stock
	pron	<1g^n2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooden or metallic handle or support to which is attached the barrel of a rifle.
Edmund	infl
	head	Gunter
	syl	Ed:mund.
	pos	n.
Gunter	0.
	syl	Gun:ter
	pron	<1g^nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	1581-1626, English mathematician and astronomer, who invented various measuring instruments, including Gunter's chain.
gunter rig	ety	C18: named after E. #7gunter  &- #!gun@.ter-@!rigged adj.
gunter rig	0.
	syl	gun+ter rig
	pron	<1g^nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a type of gaffing in which the gaff is hoisted parallel to the mast.
Gunter's chain	ety	C17: named after E. G#7unter 
Gunter's chain	0.
	syl	Gun:ter's chain
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a measuring chain 22 yards in length, or this length as a unit. See { {chain} (sense 6)}.
Gunther	0.
	syl	Gun:ther
	pron	<1gunt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nibelungenlied
	usage	in the
	def	a king of Burgundy, allied with Siegfried, who won for him his wife Brunhild. He corresponds to Gunnar in Norse mythology.
Guntur	0.
	syl	Gun+tur
	pron	<gun1tu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E India, in central Andhra Pradesh: founded by the French in the 18th century; ceded to Britain in 1788. Pop.: 269991 (1971).
gunnel	alt
	head	gunwale
	or	gunwale
	syl	gun+nel
	pron	<1g^nL>
	pos	n.
gunwale	0.
	or	gunnel
	syl	gun+wale
	pron	<1g^nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the top of the side of a boat or the topmost plank of a wooden vessel.
gunyah	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
gunyah	0.
	syl	gun+yah
	pron	<1g^nja:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a bush hut or shelter.
Gunz	ety	named after the river G*"unz in Germany
Gunz	0.
	syl	G*"unz
	pron	<gunts>
	pos	n.
	def	the first major Pleistocene glaciation of the Alps. See also {Mindel, Riss, W*"urm}.
guppy	ety	C20: named after R. J. L. Guppy, 19th-century clergyman of Trinidad who first presented specimens to the British Museum
guppies	infl
	head	guppy
	syl	gup+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
guppy	0.
	syl	gup+py
	pron	<1g^pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brightly coloured freshwater viviparous cyprinodont fish, of N South America and the West Indies: a popular aquarium fish.
Gur	0.
	syl	Gur
	pron	<gu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of languages of W Africa, spoken chiefly in Upper Volta, forming a branch of the Niger-Congo family. Also called: {Voltaic}.
gurdwara	ety	C20: from Punjabi gurdu*_ar*_a, from Sanskrit guru teacher+ dv*_ar*_a #7door 
gurdwara	0.
	syl	gurd+wa+ra
	pron	<1gR:dwa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Sikh place of worship.
gurgitation	ety	C16: from Late Latin gurgit*_atus engulfed, from gurgit*_are to engulf, from Latin gurges whirlpool
gurgitation	0.
	syl	gur+gi+ta+tion
	pron	<2gR:Ji1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	surging or swirling motion, esp. of water.
gurgle	ety	C16: perhaps from Vulgar Latin gurgul*_are, from Latin gurguli*_o gullet
gurgle	1.
	syl	gur+gle
	pron	<1gR:gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of liquids, esp. of rivers, streams, etc.
	def	to make low bubbling noises when flowing.
gurgle	2.
	syl	gur+gle
	pron	<1gR:gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter low throaty bubbling noises, esp. as a sign of contentment.
	exam	1	the baby gurgled with delight.
gurgle	3.
	syl	gur+gle
	pron	<1gR:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of gurgling.
gurglingly	sub
	head	gurgle
	syl	gur+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
gurglet	0.
	syl	gur+glet
	pron	<1gR:glit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {goglet}.
gurjun	ety	C19: from Bengali garjon 
gurjun	1.
	syl	gur+jun
	pron	<1gR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several S or SE Asian diptero?!carpaceous trees of the genus that yield a resin.
gurjun	2.
	syl	gur+jun
	pron	<1gR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {gurjun balsam}. the resin from any of these trees, used as a varnish.
Gurkhas	infl
	head	Gurkha
	or	Gurkha
	syl	Gur+khas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gurkha	infl
	or	Gurkhas
	syl	Gur+kha.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gurkha	1.
	syl	Gur+kha
	pron	<1gu*ka:>, <1gR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Hindu people, descended from Brahmins and Rajputs, living chiefly in Nepal, where they achieved dominance after being driven from India by the Muslims.
Gurkha	2.
	syl	Gur+kha
	pron	<1gu*ka:>, <1gR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this people serving as a soldier in the Indian or British army.
Gurkhali	0.
	syl	Gur+kha+li
	pron	<2gu*1ka:li>, <2gR:->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Gurkhas, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
Gurmukhi	ety	Sanskrit, from guru teacher+ mukh mouth
Gurmukhi	0.
	syl	Gur+mu+khi
	pron	<1gu*muki>
	pos	n.
	def	the script used for writing the Punjabi language.
gurnard	ety	C14: from Old French gornard grunter, from grognier to grunt, from Latin grunn*_ire 
gurnet	alt
	head	gurnard
	or	gurnard
	syl	gur+net
	pron	<1gR:nit>
	pos	n.
gurnard	infl
	or	gurnet
	syl	gur+nard
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gurnards	infl
	head	gurnard
	or	gurnets
	syl	gur+nards
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gurnet	infl
	head	gurnard
	or	gurnard
	syl	gur+net
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gurnets	infl
	head	gurnard
	or	gurnards
	syl	gur+nets.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gurnard	0.
	or	gurnet
	syl	gur+nard
	pron	<1gR:n*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any European marine scorpaenoid fish of the family such as ({tub} or {yellow gurnard}) , having a heavily armoured head and finger-like pectoral fins.
guru	ety	C17: from Hindi gur*_u, from Sanskrit guruh weighty
guru	1.
	syl	gu:ru
	pron	<1guru:>, <1gu:ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu or Sikh religious teacher or leader, giving personal spiritual guidance to his disciples.
guru	2.
	syl	gu:ru
	pron	<1guru:>, <1gu:ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	a leader or chief theoretician of a movement, esp. a spiritual or religious cult.
guruship	sub
	head	guru
	syl	gu+ru+2ship
	pos	n.
gush	ety	C14: probably of imitative origin; compare Old Norse gj*'osa, Icelandic gusa 
gush	1.
	syl	gush
	pron	<g^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pour out or cause to pour out suddenly and profusely, usually with a rushing sound.
gush	2.
	syl	gush
	pron	<g^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act or utter in an overeffusive, affected, or sentimental manner. {~}
gush	3.
	syl	gush
	pron	<g^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sudden copious flow or emission, esp. of liquid.
gush	4.
	syl	gush
	pron	<g^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	something that flows out or is emitted.
gush	5.
	syl	gush
	pron	<g^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	an extravagant and insincere expression of admiration, sentiment, etc.
gushingly	sub
	head	gush
	syl	gush+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
gusher	1.
	syl	gush+er
	pron	<1g^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gushes, as in being unusually effusive or sentimental.
gusher	2.
	syl	gush+er
	pron	<1g^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a spurting oil well, that gushes.
gushier	infl
	head	gushy
	syl	gush:i+er
	pos	adj.
gushiest	infl
	head	gushy
	syl	gush:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gushy	0.
	syl	gush:y
	pron	<1g^Si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	displaying excessive admiration or sentimentality.
gushily	sub
	head	gushy
	syl	gush:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gushiness	sub
	head	gushy
	syl	gush:i+ness
	pos	n.
gusset	ety	C15: from Old French gousset a piece of mail, a diminutive of gousse pod, of unknown origin
gusset	1.
	syl	gus+set
	pron	<1g^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	an inset piece of material used esp. to strengthen or enlarge a garment.
gusset	2.
	syl	gus+set
	pron	<1g^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a triangular metal plate for strengthening a corner joist between two structural members.
gusset	3.
	syl	gus+set
	pron	<1g^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of mail fitted between armour plates or into the leather or cloth underclothes worn with armour, to give added protection.
gusset	4.
	syl	gus+set
	pron	<1g^sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a gusset in (a garment).
gust	ety	C16: from Old Norse gustr; related to gj*_osa to #7gush ; see #7geyser 
gust	1.
	syl	gust
	pos	g^st; n.
	def	a sudden blast of wind.
gust	2.
	syl	gust
	pos	g^st; n.
	def	a sudden rush of smoke, sound, etc.
gust	3.
	syl	gust
	pos	g^st; n.
	def	an outburst of emotion.
gustation	ety	C16: from Latin gust*_ati*_o, from gust*_are to taste &- gust+ta+to@.ry (#!g^st$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) or #!gus+ta+tive adj.
gustation	0.
	syl	gus+ta+tion
	pron	<g^1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tasting or the faculty of taste.
Gustavo A Madero	0.
	syl	Gus+ta+vo A. Ma+de:ro
	pron	Spanish <gus1ta$Bo> <1a> <ma1DAro>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1931-71) of {Guadalupe Hidalgo}.
Gustavus I	0.
	syl	Gus:ta:vus I
	pron	<gu1sta:v*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1496-1560, king of Sweden (1523-60). He was elected king after driving the Danes from Sweden (1520-23).
Gustavus II	0.
	syl	Gus:ta:vus II
	pos	n.
	def	See {Gustavus Adolphus}.
Gustavus VI	0.
	syl	Gus:ta:vus VI
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1882-1973, king of Sweden (1950-73).
Gustavus II	alt
	head	Gustavus Adolphus
	or	Gustavus Adolphus
	syl	Gus:ta:vus II
	pos	n.
Gustavus Adolphus	0.
	or	Gustavus II
	syl	Gus:ta:vus A:dol:phus
	pron	<*1dolf*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1594-1632, king of Sweden (1611-32). A brilliant general, he waged successful wars with Denmark, Russia, and Poland and in the Thirty Years' War led a Protestant army against the Catholic League and the Holy Roman Empire (1630-32). He defeated Tilly at Leipzig (1631) and Lech (1632) but was killed at the battle of L*"utzen.
gusto	ety	C17: from Spanish: taste, from Latin gustus a tasting; see #7gustation 
gusto	0.
	syl	gus+to
	pron	<1g^st*u>
	pos	n.
	def	vigorous enjoyment, zest, or relish, esp. in the performance of an action.
	exam	1	the aria was sung with great gusto.
gustier	infl
	head	gusty
	syl	gust:i+er
	pos	adj.
gustiest	infl
	head	gusty
	syl	gust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gusty	1.
	syl	gust:y
	pron	<1g^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	blowing or occurring in gusts or characterized by blustery weather.
	exam	1	a gusty wind.
gusty	2.
	syl	gust:y
	pron	<1g^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to sudden outbursts, as of emotion or temperament.
gustily	sub
	head	gusty
	syl	gust:i+ly
	pos	adv.
gustiness	sub
	head	gusty
	syl	gust:i+ness
	pos	n.
gut	ety	Old English gutt; related to g*_eotan to flow; see #7fusion 
gut	1.a.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	def	the lower part of the alimentary canal; intestine.
gut	1.b.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	def	the entire alimentary canal. Related adj.: {visceral}.
gut	2.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the bowels or entrails, esp. of an animal.
gut	3.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	def	See {catgut}.
gut	4.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	def	a silky fibrous substance extracted from silkworms, used in the manufacture of fishing tackle.
gut	5.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	def	a narrow channel or passage.
gut	6.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	courage, willpower, or daring; forcefulness.
gut	7.
	syl	gut
	pos	g^t; n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the essential part.
	exam	1	the guts of a problem.
hate a person's guts	8.
	head	gut
	syl	hate a person's guts.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dislike a person very strongly.
sweat	9.
	head	gut
	or	work one's guts out
	syl	sweat
	def	to work very hard.
guts	infl
	head	gut
	syl	guts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gutting	infl
	head	gut
	syl	gut+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gutted	infl
	head	gut
	syl	gut+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gut	10.
	syl	gut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the entrails from (fish, etc.).
gut	11.
	syl	gut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of fire
	def	to destroy the inside of (a building).
gut	12.
	syl	gut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plunder; despoil.
	exam	1	the raiders gutted the city.
gut	13.
	syl	gut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take out the central points of (an article, etc.), esp. in summary form.
gut	14.
	syl	gut
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	arising from or characterized by what is basic, essential, or natural.
	exam	1	a gut problem;
	exam	2	a gut reaction.
gutlike	sub
	head	gut
	syl	gut+2like
	pos	adj.
gutbucket	0.
	syl	gut+buck:et
	pron	<1g^t2b^kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly emotional style of jazz playing.
Johann	infl
	head	Gutenberg
	syl	Jo:hann
	pron	<1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Gutenberg	0.
	syl	Gu:ten:berg
	pron	<1gu:tN2bR:g>, German <1gu:tN2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1398-1468, German printer; inventor of printing by movable type.
Gutersloh	0.
	syl	G*"u+ters+loh
	pron	German <1gy:t*rs2lo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 75900 (1970).
Samuel	1.
	head	Guthrie
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1782-1848, U.S. chemist: invented percussion priming powder and a punch lock for exploding it, and discovered chloroform (1831).
Guthrie	2.
	syl	Guth:rie
	pron	<1g^Tri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({William) Ty@.rone}. 1900-71, English theatrical director.
Woody	3.
	head	Guthrie
	syl	Wood:y
	def	original name 1912-67, U.S. folk singer and songwriter. Compilations of his recordings include and the children's album
Guthrun	0.
	syl	Guth+run
	pron	<1gu@dru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Gudrun}.
gutless	0.
	syl	gut+less
	pron	<1g^tlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking courage or determination.
gutser	ety	C20: from guts +-#7er %1
come a gutser	infl
	head	gutser
	syl	come a gutser.
	pos	n.
gutser	1.
	syl	gut+ser
	pron	<1g^ts*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to fall heavily to the ground.
gutser	2.
	syl	gut+ser
	pron	<1g^ts*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to fail through error or misfortune.
gutsier	infl
	head	gutsy
	syl	guts:i+er
	pos	adj.
gutsiest	infl
	head	gutsy
	syl	guts:i+est.
	pos	adj.
gutsy	1.
	syl	guts:y
	pron	<1g^tsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	gluttonous; greedy.
gutsy	2.
	syl	guts:y
	pron	<1g^tsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	full of courage, determination, or boldness.
gutta	ety	C16: from Latin: a drop
guttae	infl
	head	gutta
	syl	gut+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gutta	1.
	syl	gut+ta
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	one of a set of small droplike ornaments, esp. as used on the architrave of a Doric entablature.
gutta	2.
	syl	gut+ta
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Med. formerly used in writing prescriptions
	def	a technical name for {drop}. Abbrev.: {gt}.
gutta-percha	ety	C19: from Malay getah gum+ percha piece of cloth
gutta-percha	1.
	syl	gut:ta-per:cha
	pron	<1g^t*1pR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical trees of the sapotaceous genera and esp.
gutta-percha	2.
	syl	gut:ta-per:cha
	pron	<1g^t*1pR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish rubber substance derived from the coagulated milky latex of any of these trees: used in electrical insulation, waterproofing and dentistry.
guttate	ety	C19: from Latin gutt*_atus dappled, from gutta a drop
guttated	alt
	head	guttate
	or	guttate
	syl	gut+tat+ed
	pos	adj.
guttate	1.
	or	guttated
	syl	gut+tate
	pron	<1g^tAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	covered with small drops or droplike markings, esp. oil glands.
guttate	2.
	or	guttated
	syl	gut+tate
	pron	<1g^tAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling a drop or drops.
guttation	sub
	head	guttate
	syl	gut+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
gutter	ety	C13: from Anglo-French goutiere, from Old French goute a drop, from Latin gutta 
gutter	1.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel along the eaves or on the roof of a building, used to collect and carry away rainwater.
gutter	2.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel running along the kerb or the centre of a road to collect and carry away rainwater.
gutter	3.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two channels running parallel to a tenpin bowling lane.
gutter	4.a.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the space between two pages in a forme.
gutter	4.b.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the white space between the facing pages of an open book.
gutter	5.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the space left between stamps on a sheet in order to separate them.
the gutter	6.
	head	gutter
	syl	the gutter.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a poverty-stricken, degraded, or criminal environment.
gutter	7.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make gutters in.
gutter	8.
	syl	gut+ter
	pron	<1g^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow in a stream or rivulet.
gutter-like	sub
	head	gutter
	syl	gut:ter-2like
	pos	adj.
guttering	1.
	syl	gut+ter+ing
	pron	<1g^t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the gutters, downpipes, etc., that make up the rainwater disposal system on the outside of a building.
guttering	2.
	syl	gut+ter+ing
	pron	<1g^t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the materials used in this system.
gutter press	0.
	syl	gut+ter press
	pos	n.
	def	the section of the popular press that seeks sensationalism in its coverage.
guttersnipe	1.
	syl	gut:ter+snipe
	pron	<1g^t*2snIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a child who spends most of his time in the streets, esp. in a slum area.
guttersnipe	2.
	syl	gut:ter+snipe
	pron	<1g^t*2snIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as having the behaviour, morals, etc., of one brought up in squalor.
guttersnipish	sub
	head	guttersnipe
	syl	gut:ter+2snip+ish
	pos	adj.
guttural	ety	C16: from New Latin guttur*_alis concerning the throat, from Latin guttur gullet
guttural	1.
	syl	gut+tur+al
	pron	<1g^t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the throat.
guttural	2.
	syl	gut+tur+al
	pron	<1g^t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced in the throat or the back of the mouth; velar or uvular.
guttural	3.
	syl	gut+tur+al
	pron	<1g^t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	raucous.
guttural	4.
	syl	gut+tur+al
	pron	<1g^t*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a guttural consonant.
gutturally	sub
	head	guttural
	syl	gut+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
gutturalness	sub
	head	guttural
	syl	gut+tur+al+ness
	pos	n.
gutturality	sub
	head	guttural
	or	gutturalism
	syl	gut+tur+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
gutturalism	sub
	head	guttural
	or	gutturality
	syl	gut+tur+al+ism
	pos	n.
gutturalise	alt
	head	gutturalize
	or	gutturalize
	syl	gut+tur+al+ise
	pron	<1g^t*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
gutturalize	1.
	or	gutturalise
	syl	gut+tur+al+ize
	pron	<1g^t*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to change into a guttural speech sound or pronounce with guttural articulation or pharyngeal constriction.
gutturalize	2.
	or	gutturalise
	syl	gut+tur+al+ize
	pron	<1g^t*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak or utter in harsh raucous tones.
gutturalization	sub
	head	gutturalize
	or	gutturalisation
	syl	gut+tur+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
gutturalisation	sub
	head	gutturalize
	or	gutturalization
	syl	gut+tur+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
gutty	ety	probably from #7gutter, perhaps from the compound #7gutter?!snipe 
gutties	infl
	head	gutty
	syl	gut+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gutty	0.
	syl	gut+ty
	pron	<1g^ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish dialect.
	def	an urchin or delinquent.
guv'nor	alt
	head	guv
	or	guv
	syl	guv'nor
	pron	<1g^vn*>
	pos	n.
guv	0.
	or	guv'nor
	syl	guv
	pron	<1g^vn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {governor}.
guy	ety	C19: short for Guy F#7awkes 
guy	H1.1.
	syl	guy
	pron	<gI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man or youth.
guy	H1.2.
	syl	guy
	pron	<gI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a crude effigy of Guy Fawkes, usually made of old clothes stuffed with straw or rags, that is burnt on top of a bonfire on Guy Fawkes Day.
guy	H1.3.
	syl	guy
	pron	<gI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person in shabby or ludicrously odd clothes.
guy	H1.4.
	syl	guy
	pron	<gI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fun of; ridicule.
guy	ety	C14: probably from Low German; compare Dutch gei brail, geiblok pulley, Old French guie guide, from guier to #7guide 
guy	H2.1.
	syl	guy
	pron	<gI>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope, chain, wire, etc., for anchoring an object, such as a radio mast, in position or for steadying or guiding it while being hoisted or lowered.
guy	H2.2.
	syl	guy
	pron	<gI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anchor, steady, or guide with a guy or guys.
Guyana	0.
	syl	Guy+an:a
	pron	<gI1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE South America, on the Atlantic: colonized chiefly by the Dutch in the 17th and 18th centuries; became a British colony in 1831 and an in?!dependent republic within the Commonwealth in 1966. Official language: English. Religions: Christian and Hindu. Currency: dollar. Capital: Georgetown. Pop.: 791000 (1975 #7un est.). Area: about 215000 sq. km (83000 sq. miles). Former name (until 1966): {British Guiana}.
Guyanese	sub
	head	Guyana
	or	Guyanan
	syl	Guy:a+nese
	pron	<2gI*1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Guyanan	sub
	head	Guyana
	or	Guyanese
	syl	Guy+1an+an
	pos	adj. n.
Guyenne	0.
	syl	Guy+enne
	pron	French <g$hi1jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Guienne}.
Guy Fawkes Day	0.
	syl	Guy Fawkes Day
	pos	n.
	def	the anniversary of the discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, celebrated on Nov. 5 in Britain with fireworks and bonfires.
guyot	ety	C20: named after A. H. Guyot (1807-84), Swiss geographer
guyot	0.
	syl	guy+ot
	pron	<1gE2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Pacific Ocean
	def	a flat-topped submarine mountain, probably of volcanic origin, rising to within half a mile of the surface.
Antonio	infl
	head	Guzm'an Blanco
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tonjo>
	pos	n.
Guzm'an Blanco	0.
	syl	Guz:m*'an Blan:co
	pron	Spanish <gu$T1man> <1blaGko>
	pos	n.
	def	1829-99, Venezuelan statesman; president (1873-77; 1879-84; 1886-87). He was virtual dictator of Venezuela from 1870 until his overthrow (1889).
guzzle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
guzzle	0.
	syl	guz+zle
	pron	<1g^zL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consume (food or drink) excessively or greedily.
guzzler	sub
	head	guzzle
	syl	guz+zler
	pos	n.
gv	0.
	syl	g.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	gravimetric volume.
Gwalior	1.
	syl	Gwa+li+or
	pron	<1gwa:li2c:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central India, in Madhya Pradesh: built around the fort, which dates from before 525; industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 384772 (1971).
Gwalior	2.
	syl	Gwa+li+or
	pron	<1gwa:li2c:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former princely state of central India, established in the 18th century: merged with Madhya Bharat in 1948, which in turn merged with Madhya Pradesh in 1956.
Gwelo	0.
	syl	Gwe+lo
	pron	<1gwAl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Rhodesia. Pop.: 51000 (1970 est.).
Gwent	0.
	syl	Gwent
	pron	<gwent>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in SE Wales, formed in 1974 from most of Monmouthshire, part of Breconshire, and the county borough of Newport: generally hilly. Administrative centre: Newport. Pop.: 439600 (1976 est.). Area: 1360 sq. km (531 sq. miles).
Nell	infl
	head	Gwyn
	syl	Nell
	pos	n.
Gwyn	0.
	syl	Gwyn
	pron	<gwin>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1650-87, English actress; mistress of Charles II.
Gwynedd	0.
	syl	Gwyn+edd
	pron	<1gwine@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NW Wales, formed in 1974 from Anglesey, Caernarvonshire, part of Denbighshire, and most of Merionethshire: the mainland is generally mountainous with many lakes, much of it lying in the Snowdonia National Park. Administrative centre: Ruthin. Pop.: 225100 (1976 est.). Area: 3823 sq. km (1493 sq. miles).
gwyniad	0.
	syl	gwyn:i+ad
	pron	<1gwini2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a freshwater whitefish, occurring in Lake Bala in Wales.
Gyani	ety	Hindi, from Sanskrit gyan knowledge
Gyani	0.
	syl	Gya+ni
	pron	<1gja:ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a title placed before the name of a Punjabi scholar.
gybe	ety	C17: from obsolete Dutch gijben (now gijpen) , of obscure origin
jibe	alt
	head	gybe
	or	gybe
	syl	jibe
	pron	<JIb>
gybe	1.
	or	jibe
	syl	gybe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a fore-and-aft sail
	def	to shift suddenly from one side of the vessel to the other when running before the wind, as the result of allowing the wind to catch the leech.
gybe	2.
	or	jibe
	syl	gybe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause (a sailing vessel) to gybe or (of a sailing vessel) to undergo gybing.
gybe	3.
	or	jibe
	syl	gybe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an instance of gybing.
gym	0.
	syl	gym
	pron	<Jim>
	def	short for {gymnasium, gymnastics, gymnastic}.
gymkhana	ety	C19: from Hindi gend-kh*_an*_a, literally: ball house, from kh*_ana house; influenced by #7gymnasium 
gymkhana	1.
	syl	gym+kha+na
	pron	<Jim1ka:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an event in which horses and riders display skill and aptitude in various races and contests.
gymkhana	2.
	syl	gym+kha+na
	pron	<Jim1ka:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the place where this event is held.
gymnasiarch	0.
	syl	gym+na+si+arch
	pron	<Jim1nAzi2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the magistrate responsible for education in numerous Hellenistic cities.
gymnasiast	0.
	syl	gym+na+si+ast
	pron	<Jim1nAzi2@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a student in a gymnasium.
gymnasium	ety	C16: from Latin: school for gymnastics, from Greek gumnasion, from gumnazein to exercise naked, from gumnos naked
gymnasiums	infl
	head	gymnasium
	or	gymnasia
	syl	gym+na+si:ums
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gymnasia	infl
	head	gymnasium
	or	gymnasiums
	syl	gym+na+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gymnasium	1.
	syl	gym+na+si:um
	pron	<Jim1nAzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large room or hall equipped with bars, weights, ropes, etc., for games or physical training.
gymnasium	2.
	syl	gym+na+si:um
	pron	<Jim1nAzi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various European countries
	def	a secondary school that prepares pupils for university.
gymnast	0.
	syl	gym+nast
	pron	<1Jimn@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled or trained in gymnastics.
gymnastic	0.
	syl	gym+nas+tic
	pron	<Jim1n@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, like, or involving gymnastics.
gymnastically	sub
	head	gymnastic
	syl	gym+1nas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gymnastics	1.
	syl	gym+nas+tics
	pron	<Jim1n@stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	practice or training in exercises that develop physical strength and agility or mental capacity.
gymnastics	2.
	syl	gym+nas+tics
	pron	<Jim1n@stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	gymnastic exercises.
gymno-	ety	from Greek gumnos naked
gymno-	0.
	syl	gym:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	naked, bare, or exposed.
	exam	1	gymno?!sperm.
gymnosophist	ety	C16: from Latin gymnosophistae, from Greek gumnosophistai naked philosophers
gymnosophist	0.
	syl	gym+nos:o+phist
	pron	<Jim1nos*fist>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a sect of naked Indian ascetics who regarded food or clothing as detrimental to purity of thought.
gymnosophy	sub
	head	gymnosophist
	syl	gym+1nos:o+phy
	pos	n.
gymnosperm	0.
	syl	gym+no+sperm
	pron	<1Jimn*u2spR:m>, <1gim->
	pos	n.
	def	any seed-bearing plant of the division in which the ovules are borne naked on the surface of the megasporophylls, which are often arranged in cones; any conifer or related plant. Compare {angiosperm}.
gymnospermous	sub
	head	gymnosperm
	syl	gym+no+1sper+mous
	pos	adj.
gym shoe	0.
	syl	gym shoe
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {plimsoll}.
gymslip	0.
	syl	gym+slip
	pron	<1Jim2slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a tunic or pinafore dress worn by schoolgirls, often part of a school uniform.
gyn	1.
	syl	gyn.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gynaecological.
gyn	2.
	syl	gyn.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gynaecology.
gyn-	0.
	syl	gyn-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {gyno-} before a vowel.
gynaeceum	ety	C17: from Latin: women's apartments, from Greek gunaikeion, from gun*_e a woman
gynaecea	infl
	head	gynaeceum
	syl	gy+nae+ce:a
	pron	<-1sE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gynaeceum	1.
	syl	gy+nae+ce:um
	pron	<2JIni1sE*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	the inner section of a house, used as women's quarters.
gynaeceum	2.
	syl	gy+nae+ce:um
	pron	<JI1nEsi*m>, <gI->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gynoecium}.
gynaeco-	ety	from Greek, from gun*_e, gunaik- woman, female
gyneco-	alt
	head	gynaeco-
	or	gynaeco-
	syl	gy:ne:co-
	qual	U.S.
gynaeco-	0.
	or	gyneco-
	syl	gy:nae:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	relating to women; female.
	exam	1	gynaecology.
gynecocracy	alt
	head	gynaecocracy
	or	gynaecocracy
	syl	gy+ne+coc+ra+cy
	pron	<2JIni1kokr*si>, <2gI->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
cies	infl
	head	gynaecocracy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gynaecocracy	0.
	or	gynecocracy
	syl	gy+nae+coc+ra+cy
	pron	<2JIni1kokr*si>, <2gI->
	pos	n.
	def	government by women or by a single woman. Also called: {gynarchy}.
gynaecocratic	sub
	head	gynaecocracy
	or	gynecocratic
	syl	gy+nae+co+crat+ic
	pron	<JI2nEk*1kr@tik>, <gI->
	pos	adj.
gynecocratic	sub
	head	gynaecocracy
	or	gynaecocratic
	syl	gy+ne+co+crat+ic
	pron	<JI2nEk*1kr@tik>, <gI->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
gynecoid	alt
	head	gynaecoid
	or	gynaecoid
	syl	gy+ne+coid
	pron	<1JIni2kcid>, <1gI->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
gynaecoid	0.
	or	gynecoid
	syl	gy+nae+coid
	pron	<1JIni2kcid>, <1gI->
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, relating to, or like a woman.
gynaecol	1.
	syl	gynaecol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gynaecological.
gynaecol	2.
	syl	gynaecol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	gynaecology.
gynecology	alt
	head	gynaecology
	or	gynaecology
	syl	gy+ne+col+o:gy
	pron	<2gIni1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
gynaecology	0.
	or	gynecology
	syl	gy+nae+col+o:gy
	pron	<2gIni1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with diseases in women, esp. those of the genitourinary tract.
gynaecological	sub
	head	gynaecology
	syl	gy+nae+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2gInik*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
gynaecologic	sub
	head	gynaecology
	or	gynecological gynecologic
	syl	2gy+nae+co+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
gynecological gynecologic	sub
	head	gynaecology
	or	gynaecologic
	syl	2gy+ne+co+1log:i+cal 2gy+ne+co+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
gynaecomastia	ety	C19: from #7gynaeco-+ Greek mastos breast
gynecomastia	alt
	head	gynaecomastia
	or	gynaecomastia
	syl	gy+ne+co+mas+ti:a
	pron	<2gInik*u?!1m@sti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
gynaecomastia	0.
	or	gynecomastia
	syl	gy+nae+co+mas+ti:a
	pron	<2gInik*u?!1m@sti*>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal overdevelopment of the breasts in a man.
gynandromorph	0.
	syl	gy+nan+dro+morph
	pron	<Ji1n@ndr*u2mc:f>, <gI->, <JI->
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal organism, esp. an insect, that has both male and female physical characteristics. Compare { {hermaphrodite} (sense 1)}.
gynandromorphic	sub
	head	gynandromorph
	or	gynandromorphous
	syl	gy+2nan+dro+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
gynandromorphous	sub
	head	gynandromorph
	or	gynandromorphic
	syl	gy+2nan+dro+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
gynandromorphism	sub
	head	gynandromorph
	or	gynandromorphy
	syl	gy+2nan+dro+1morph+ism
	pos	n.
gynandromorphy	sub
	head	gynandromorph
	or	gynandromorphism
	syl	gy+1nan+dro+2mor+phy
	pos	n.
gynandrous	ety	C19: from Greek gunandros of uncertain sex, from gun*_e woman+ an*_er man
gynandrous	1.
	syl	gy+nan+drous
	pron	<JI1n@ndr*s>, <Ji->, <gI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers such as the orchid
	def	having the stamens and styles united in a column.
gynandrous	2.
	syl	gy+nan+drous
	pron	<JI1n@ndr*s>, <Ji->, <gI->
	pos	adj.
	def	hermaphroditic.
gynandry	sub
	head	gynandrous
	or	gynandrism
	syl	gy+1nan+dry
	pos	n.
gynandrism	sub
	head	gynandrous
	or	gynandry
	syl	gy+1nan+drism
	pos	n.
gynarchies	infl
	head	gynarchy
	syl	gyn+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gynarchy	0.
	syl	gyn+ar+chy
	pron	<1JI2na:ki>, <1gI->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gynaecocracy}.
gynecia	infl
	head	gynecium
	syl	gy+ne+ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gynecium	0.
	syl	gy+ne+ci:um
	pron	<JI1nEsi*m>, <gI->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {gynoecium}.
gyneco-	0.
	syl	gy:ne:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant (esp. U.S.) of {gynaeco-}.
gyniatry	alt
	head	gyniatrics
	or	gyniatrics
	syl	gy+ni+at+ry
	pron	<JI1nI*tri>, <gI->
	pos	n.
gyniatrics	0.
	or	gyniatry
	syl	gy+ni+at+rics
	pron	<2JIni1@triks>, <2gI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	less common words for {gynaecology}.
gyno-	ety	from Greek, from gun*_e woman
gyno-	1.
	syl	gyn:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	relating to women; female.
	exam	1	gynarchy.
gyno-	2.
	syl	gyn:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denot?!ing a female reproductive organ.
	exam	1	gynophore.
gynoecium	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek gunaikeion women's quarters, from gunaik-, gun*_e woman+ -eion, suffix indicating place
gynaeceum	infl
	head	gynoecium
	syl	gy+nae+ce:um
gynaecium	infl
	head	gynoecium
	syl	gy+nae+ci:um
gynophore	0.
	syl	gy+no+phore
	pron	<1JIn*u2fc:>, <1gI->
	pos	n.
	def	a stalk in some plants that bears the gynoecium above the level of the other flower parts.
gynophoric	sub
	head	gynophore
	syl	gy+no+phor+ic
	pron	<2JIn*u1forik>, <2gI->
	pos	adj.
-gynous	ety	from New Latin -gynus, from Greek -gunos, from gun*_e woman
-gynous	0.
	syl	-gy:nous
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	combining form.
-gynous	1.
	syl	-gy:nous
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to women or females.
	exam	1	androgynous;
	exam	2	misogynous.
-gynous	2.
	syl	-gy:nous
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to female organs.
	exam	1	epigynous.
-gyny	sub
	head	-gynous
	syl	-gyn:y
	pos	n.
Gyor	0.
	syl	Gy*"or
	pron	Hungarian <dj$o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW Hungary: medieval Benedictine abbey. Pop.: 114709 (1974 est.).
gyp	ety	C18: back formation from G#7ypsy 
gip	alt
	head	gyp
	or	gyp
	syl	gip
	pron	<Jip>
gyps	infl
	head	gyp
	or	gips
	syl	gyps
	pos	vb.
gypping	infl
	head	gyp
	or	gipping
	syl	gyp+ping
	pos	vb.
gypped	infl
	head	gyp
	or	gipped
	syl	gypped
	pos	vb.
gips	infl
	head	gyp
	or	gyps
	syl	gips
	pos	vb.
gipping	infl
	head	gyp
	or	gypping
	syl	gip+ping
	pos	vb.
gipped	infl
	head	gyp
	or	gypped
	syl	gipped.
	pos	vb.
gyp	H1.1.
	or	gip
	syl	gyp
	pron	<Jip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to swindle, cheat, or defraud.
gyp	H1.2.
	or	gip
	syl	gyp
	pron	<Jip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an act of cheating.
gyp	H1.3.
	or	gip
	syl	gyp
	pron	<Jip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who gyps.
gyp	ety	C19: probably a contraction of gee up&!; see {#7gee %1}
gyp	H2.0.
	syl	gyp
	pron	<Jip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	severe pain; torture.
	exam	1	his arthritis gave him gyp.
gypsophila	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek gupsos chalk+ philos loving
gypsophila	0.
	syl	gyp+soph:i+la
	pron	<Jip1sofil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any caryophyllaceous plant of the Mediterranean genus such as baby's-breath, having small white or pink flowers.
gypsum	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek gupsos chalk, plaster, cement, of Semitic origin
gypsum	0.
	syl	gyp+sum
	pron	<1Jips*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless, white, or tinted mineral consisting of hydrated calcium sulphate in monoclinic crystalline form: occurs in sedimentary rocks and clay and is used principally in making plasters and cements, esp. plaster of Paris. Formula: CaSO\4.2H\2O.
gypseous	sub
	head	gypsum
	syl	gyp+se+ous
	pron	<1Jipsi*s>
	pos	adj.
gypsiferous	sub
	head	gypsum
	syl	gyp+sif+er+ous
	pron	<Jip1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
Gypsy	ety	C16: from E#7gyptian, since they were thought to have come originally from Egypt
Gipsy	alt
	head	Gypsy
	or	Gypsy
	syl	Gip+sy
	pron	<1Jipsi>
	pos	n.
Gypsies	infl
	head	Gypsy
	syl	Gyp+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Gypsy	1.a.
	or	Gipsy
	syl	Gyp+sy
	pron	<1Jipsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a member of a people scattered throughout Europe and North America, who maintain a nomadic way of life in industrialized societies. They migrated from NW India in the 12th to 15th centuries.
Gypsy	1.b.
	or	Gipsy
	syl	Gyp+sy
	pron	<1Jipsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; as modifier
	exam	1	a Gypsy fortune-teller.
Gypsy	2.
	or	Gipsy
	syl	Gyp+sy
	pron	<1Jipsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the language of the Gypsies; Romany.
Gypsy	3.
	or	Gipsy
	syl	Gyp+sy
	pron	<1Jipsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a person who looks or behaves like a Gypsy.
Gypsyish	sub
	head	Gypsy
	or	Gipsyish
	syl	Gyp+sy+ish
	pos	adj.
Gipsyish	sub
	head	Gypsy
	or	Gypsyish
	syl	Gip+sy+ish
	pos	adj.
Gypsy-like	sub
	head	Gypsy
	or	Gipsy-like
	syl	Gyp:sy-2like
	pos	adj.
Gipsy-like	sub
	head	Gypsy
	or	Gypsy-like
	syl	Gip:sy-2like
	pos	adj.
gypsy moth	0.
	syl	gyp+sy moth
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gipsy moth}.
gyral	1.
	syl	gy+ral
	pron	<1JIr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a circular, spiral, or rotating motion; gyratory.
gyral	2.
	syl	gy+ral
	pron	<1JIr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to a convolution (gyrus) of the brain.
gyrally	sub
	head	gyral
	syl	gy+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
gyrate	ety	C19: from Late Latin g*_yr*_are, from Latin g*_yrus circle, from Greek guros 
gyrate	1.
	syl	gy+rate
	pron	<Ji1rAt>, <JI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rotate or spiral, esp. about a fixed point or axis.
gyrate	2.
	syl	gy+rate
	pron	<1JIrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	curved or coiled into a circle; circinate.
gyrator	sub
	head	gyrate
	syl	gy+ra+tor
	pos	n.
gyration	1.
	syl	gy+ra+tion
	pron	<JI1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of gyrating; rotation.
gyration	2.
	syl	gy+ra+tion
	pron	<JI1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the whorls of a spiral-shaped shell.
gyre	ety	C16: from Latin g*_yrus circle, from Greek guros 
	infl
	head	gyre
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
gyre	1.
	syl	gyre
	pron	<JI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular or spiral movement or path.
gyre	2.
	syl	gyre
	pron	<JI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring, circle, or spiral. {~}
gyre	3.
	syl	gyre
	pron	<JI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to whirl.
gyrfalcon	ety	C14: from Old French gerfaucon, perhaps from Old Norse geirfalki, from geirr spear+ falki falcon
gerfalcon	alt
	head	gyrfalcon
	or	gyrfalcon
	syl	ger+fal+con
	pron	<1JR:2fc:lk*n>, <-2fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
gyrfalcon	0.
	or	gerfalcon
	syl	gyr+fal+con
	pron	<1JR:2fc:lk*n>, <-2fc:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large rare falcon, of northern and arctic regions: often used for hunting.
gyros	infl
	head	gyro
	syl	gy:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gyro	1.
	syl	gy:ro
	pron	<1JIr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {gyrocompass}.
gyro	2.
	syl	gy:ro
	pron	<1JIr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {gyro?!scope}.
gyro-	ety	via Latin from Greek guro-, from guros circle
gyro-	1.
	syl	gy:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating rotating or gyrating motion.
	exam	1	gyro?!scope.
gyro-	2.
	syl	gy:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a spiral.
gyro-	3.
	syl	gy:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a gyroscope.
	exam	1	gyrocompass.
gyrocompass	0.
	syl	gy+ro+com+pass
	pron	<1JIr*u2k^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	a nonmagnetic compass that uses a motor-driven gyroscope to indicate true north. Sometimes shortened to {gyro}.
gyro horizon	0.
	syl	gy:ro ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {artificial horizon} (sense 1)}.
gyromagnetic	0.
	syl	gy+ro+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2JIr*um@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or caused by magnetic properties resulting from the spin of a charged particle, such as an electron.
gyromagnetic ratio	0.
	syl	gy+ro+mag+net+ic ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the ratio of the magnetic moment of a rotating charged particle, such as an electron, to its angular momentum.
gyron	0.
	syl	gy+ron
	pron	<1JIron>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {giron}.
gyronny	0.
	syl	gy+ron+ny
	pron	<JI1roni>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {gironny}.
gyroplane	0.
	syl	gy+ro+plane
	pron	<1JIr*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {autogiro}.
gyrostat	alt
	head	gyroscope
	or	gyroscope
	syl	gy+ro+stat
	pos	n.
gyroscope	0.
	or	gyrostat
	syl	gy+ro+scope
	pron	<1JIr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a device containing a disc rotating on an axis that can turn freely in any direction so that the disc resists the action of an applied couple and tends to maintain the same orientation in space irrespective of the movement of the surrounding structure. Sometimes shortened to {gyro}.
gyroscopic	sub
	head	gyroscope
	syl	gy+ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2JIr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
gyroscopically	sub
	head	gyroscope
	syl	gy+ro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gyroscopics	sub
	head	gyroscope
	syl	gy+ro+1scop+ics
	pos	n.
gyrose	0.
	syl	gy+rose
	pron	<1JIr*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	marked with sinuous lines.
gyrostabiliser	alt
	head	gyrostabilizer
	or	gyrostabilizer
	syl	gy+ro+sta+bi+lis+er
	pron	<2JIr*u1stAbi?!2lIz*>
	pos	n.
gyrostabilizer	0.
	or	gyrostabiliser
	syl	gy+ro+sta+bi+liz+er
	pron	<2JIr*u1stAbi?!2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gyroscopic device used to stabilize the rolling motion of a ship.
gyrostatic	0.
	syl	gy+ro+stat+ic
	pron	<2JIr*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the gyroscope or with gyrostatics.
gyrostatically	sub
	head	gyrostatic
	syl	gy+ro+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
gyrostatics	0.
	syl	gy+ro+stat+ics
	pron	<2JIr*u1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of rotating bodies.
gyrus	ety	C19: from Latin; see #7gyre 
gyri	infl
	head	gyrus
	syl	gy:ri
	pron	<1JIrI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
gyrus	0.
	syl	gy+rus
	pron	<1JIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {convolution} (sense 3)}.
gyve	ety	C13: of unknown origin ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
gyve	ety	C13: of unknown origin ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** guidebook. a handbook with information for ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (sometimes not cap.) a member of the organization for girls equivalent to the Scouts. U.S. equivalent: Girl Scout. ********************************************************************** that share ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Sar@.kis ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** his son, Nu@.bar Sar@.kis (#!nu$:b$a$: #!s$a$:k$Iz). 1896-1972), British industrialist, diplomat, and philanthropist. **********************************************************************
	infl
	head	gyve
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
gyve	1.
	syl	gyve
	pron	<JIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shackle or fetter. {~}
gyve	2.
	syl	gyve
	pron	<JIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	fetters.
the	0.a.
	head	Gulf
	syl	the.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Gulf	0.b.
	syl	Gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or adjoining the Gulf.
	exam	1	Gulf country. gum. [C14: from #7gum
Gulf	1.
	syl	Gulf
	pos	g^lf; n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small crustacean-eating shark, with flat crushing teeth.
gum nut	0.
	syl	gum nut
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the hardened seed container of the gum tree
gum nut	0.a.
	syl	gum nut
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an expert.
gum nut	0.b.
	syl	gum nut
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gun shearer;
	exam	2	a gun batsman.
gunyah	ety	C19: from a native Australian language ********************************************************************** of his recordings include Dust Bowl Ballads, Sacco and Vanzetti, and the children's album Songs to grow on/Poor Boy. **********************************************************************
gunyah	0.
	syl	gun+yah
	pron	<1g^nja:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a bush hut or shelter.
gutser	ety	C20: from guts +-#7er %1 discovery of the Gunpowder Plot, ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** gyroscope: gyrocompass.
gutser	ety	via ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** approximately ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** spelling of ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** of your new record, but I suppose it will grow on me. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Guin@.e@.ver (#!gw$In$Iv$$) n. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Guil@.laume ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
come a gutser	infl
	head	gutser
	syl	come a gutser.
	pos	n.
gutser	1.
	syl	gut+ser
	pron	<1g^ts*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to fall heavily to the ground.
gutser	2.
	syl	gut+ser
	pron	<1g^ts*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to fail through error or misfortune.
gunge	ety	C20: of imitative origin, perhaps influenced by #7goo and #7sponge  &- gun+gy adj. ********************************************************************** another word for ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** less common words for gynaecology. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** d#fa$I#!re$It$$r$I) ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
	infl
	head	gunge
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
gunge	1.
	syl	gunge
	pron	<g^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	sticky, rubbery, or congealed matter. {~}
gunge	2.
	syl	gunge
	pron	<g^nJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive; foll by up
	def	to block or encrust with gunge; clog.
gross up	0.
	syl	gross up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase (net income) ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** to its pre-tax value. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** to its pre-tax value. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** #7habit ]
Habsburg	0.
	syl	Habs:burg
	pron	<1h@ps2bR:g>, German <1haps2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German spelling of {Hapsburg}.
habu	ety	the native name in the Ryukyu Islands
habu	0.
	syl	ha:bu
	pron	<1ha:bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large venomous snake, that occurs on Okinawa and other Ryukyu Islands: family (pit vipers).
h'avcek	ety	from Czech
h'avcek	0.
	syl	h*'a+*vcek
	pron	<1ha:Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a diacritic mark (*v) placed over certain letters in order to modify their sounds, esp. used in Slavonic languages to indicate various forms of palatal articulation, as in the affricate and the fricative trill used in Czech.
hachure	ety	C19: from French, from hacher to chop up, #7hatch %3
hachure	1.
	syl	ha+chure
	pron	<h@1Sju*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hatching}.
hachure	2.
	syl	ha+chure
	pron	<h@1Sju*>
	pos	n.
	def	shading consisting of a series of short lines drawn on a relief map following the direction of slope and varying in thickness or proximity according to the gradient.
hachure	3.
	syl	ha+chure
	pron	<h@1Sju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or show by hachures.
hacienda	ety	C18: from Spanish, from Latin facienda things to be done, from facere to do
hacienda	1.a.
	syl	hac:i+en+da
	pron	<2h@si1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ranch or large estate, usually with plantations.
hacienda	1.b.
	syl	hac:i+en+da
	pron	<2h@si1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	any substantial stock-raising, mining, or manufacturing establishment in the country.
hacienda	2.
	syl	hac:i+en+da
	pron	<2h@si1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	the main house on such a ranch or plantation, typically having a porch with large rounded arches.
hack	ety	Old English haccian; related to Old Frisian hackia, Middle High German hacken 
hack	H1.1.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at or away
	def	to cut or chop (at) irregularly, roughly, or violently.
hack	H1.2.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut and clear (a way, path, etc.), as through undergrowth.
hack	H1.3.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break up (topsoil, clods of earth, etc.).
hack	H1.4.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal. (tr.
	def	to damage severely or destroy.
	exam	1	his reputation as an artist was hacked to bits.
hack	H1.5.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in sport, esp. rugby
	def	to foul (an opposing player) by kicking or striking his shins.
hack	H1.6.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	to commit the foul of striking (an opposing player) on the arm, as in trying to gain possession of the ball.
hack	H1.7.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cough in short dry spasmodic bursts.
hack	H1.8.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce or cut (a story, article, etc.) in a careless or damaging way; mangle.
hack	H1.9.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut, chop, notch, or gash, esp. as made by a knife or axe.
hack	H1.10.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any tool used for hacking, such as an axe or machete.
hack	H1.11.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any tool used for shallow digging, such as a hoe, mattock, or pick.
hack	H1.12.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of hacking; a chopping blow.
hack	H1.13.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short dry spasmodic cough.
hack	H1.14.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a kick on the shins, as in rugby.
hack	H1.15.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a wound from a sharp kick.
hacker	sub
	head	hack
	syl	hack+er
	pos	n.
hack	ety	C17: short for #7hackney 
hack	H2.1.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse of medium size and weight kept for riding or (more rarely) for driving.
hack	H2.2.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an old, ill-bred, or overworked horse.
hack	H2.3.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse kept for hire.
hack	H2.4.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a country ride, usually at a slow pace.
hack	H2.5.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who produces mediocre literary or journalistic work for pay.
hack	H2.6.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a coach or carriage that is for hire. Also called: {hackney}.
hack	H2.7.a.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cabdriver. Also called: {hackie}.
hack	H2.7.b.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a taxi.
hack	H2.8.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to ride (a horse) cross-country, usually at a fairly slow pace and for pleasure.
hack	H2.9.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let (a horse) out for hire.
hack	H2.10.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to write (an article, etc.) as or in the manner of a hack.
hack	H2.11.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to drive a taxi.
hack	H2.12.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or characteristic of a hack; banal, mediocre, or unoriginal.
	exam	1	hack writing.
hack	ety	C16: variant of #7hatch %2
hack	H3.1.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack used for fodder for livestock.
hack	H3.2.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a pile or row of unfired bricks stacked to dry.
hack	H3.3.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (fodder) in such a rack.
hack	H3.4.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (bricks) in a hack.
hackamore	ety	C19: by folk etymology from Spanish j*'aquima headstall, from Old Spanish xaquima, from Arabic shaq*_imah 
hackamore	0.
	syl	hack:a+more
	pron	<1h@k*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a rope or rawhide halter used for unbroken foals.
hackberry	ety	C18: variant of C16 hagberry, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse heggr hackberry
hackberries	infl
	head	hackberry
	syl	hack+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hackberry	1.
	syl	hack+ber:ry
	pron	<1h@k2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American trees and shrubs of the ulmaceous genus which have small inconspicuous flowers and edible cherry-like fruits.
hackberry	2.
	syl	hack+ber:ry
	pron	<1h@k2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit or soft yellowish wood of any of these trees.
hagbut	alt
	head	hackbut
	or	hackbut
	syl	hag+but
	pos	n.
hackbut	0.
	or	hagbut
	syl	hack+but
	pron	<1h@kb^t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {arquebus}.
hackbuteer	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hagbuteer
	syl	hack+but+1eer
	pos	n.
hackbutter	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hagbutter
	syl	hack+but+ter
	pos	n.
hagbuteer	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hackbuteer
	syl	hag+but+1eer
	pos	n.
hagbutter	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hackbutter
	syl	hag+but+ter
	pos	n.
hack hammer	0.
	syl	hack ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool resembling an adze, used for dressing stone.
hacking	0.
	syl	hack+ing
	pron	<1h@kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cough
	def	harsh, dry, and spasmodic.
coat	alt
	head	hacking jacket
	or	hacking jacket
	syl	coat
	pos	n.
hacking jacket	1.
	or	coat
	syl	hack+ing jack+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a waisted riding jacket either with a vent at either side or one at the back and, usually, slanting flapped pockets.
hacking jacket	2.
	or	coat
	syl	hack+ing jack+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a man's similar sports jacket.
hackle	ety	C15: variant of #7heckle 
hackle	H1.1.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the long slender feathers on the necks of certain birds, esp. the turkey, pheasant, and related species, used in making artificial fishing flies, etc.
hackle	H1.2.a.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	parts of an artificial fly made from hackle feathers, representing the legs of a real fly.
hackle	H1.2.b.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hackle fly}.
hackle	H1.3.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used in the textile industry for combing flax.
hackle	H1.4.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comb (flax) using a hackle.
hackler	sub
	head	hackle
	syl	hack+ler
	pos	n.
hackle	ety	C16: from #7hack %1; related to Middle Dutch hakkelen 
hackle	H2.0.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to hack or be hacked; mangle.
hackle fly	0.
	syl	hack+le fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly made from the hackle feathers of a turkey, etc.
hackles	1.
	syl	hack+les
	pron	<1h@kLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hairs on the back of the neck and the back of a dog, cat, etc., which rise when the animal is angry or afraid.
hackles	2.
	syl	hack+les
	pron	<1h@kLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	anger or resentment (esp. in the phrases
hackney	ety	C14: probably after H#7ackney, where horses were formerly raised; def. 4 meaning derives from the allusion to an exhausted and weakened hired horse
hackney	1.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact breed of harness horse with a high-stepping trot.
hackney	2.a.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a coach or carriage that is for hire.
hackney	2.b.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hackney carriage.
hackney	3.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular term for {hack%2} (def. 1).
hackney	4.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make commonplace and banal by too frequent use.
	exam	1	the phrases of welcome were hackneyed.
hackneyism	sub
	head	hackney
	syl	hack+ney+ism
	pos	n.
Hackney	0.
	syl	Hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London (since 1965), NE of the City: it includes the former boroughs of Shoreditch and Stoke Newington; nearby are {Hackney Marshes}, formerly frequented by highwaymen, now the largest recreation ground in London. Pop.: 216659 (1971).
hackneyed	0.
	syl	hack+neyed
	pron	<1h@knid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of phrases, fashions, attitudes, etc.
	def	used so often as to be trite, dull, and lacking in impact; stereotyped.
hacksaw	1.
	syl	hack+saw
	pron	<1h@k2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a handsaw for cutting metal, consisting of a narrow hard-steel blade held in a U-shaped frame under tension.
hacksaws	infl
	head	hacksaw
	syl	hack+saws
	pos	vb.
hacksawing	infl
	head	hacksaw
	syl	hack+saw+ing
	pos	vb.
hacksawed sawed	infl
	head	hacksaw
	or	hacksawn
	syl	hack+sawed; +sawed
	pos	vb.
hacksawn	infl
	head	hacksaw
	or	hacksawed sawed
	syl	hack+sawn.
	pos	vb.
hacksaw	2.
	syl	hack+saw
	pron	<1h@k2sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut with a hacksaw.
had	0.
	syl	had
	pron	<h@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {have}.
hadal	ety	C20: from French, from Had*'es H#7ades 
hadal	0.
	syl	ha+dal
	pron	<1hAdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting the parts of the ocean below about 6000 metres (18000 ft.).
hadaway	ety	perhaps from #7hold %1#7+away 
hadaway	0.
	syl	had:a+way
	pron	<2h@d*1wA>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	an exclamation urging the hearer to refrain from delay in the execution of a task.
Haddington	1.
	syl	Had+ding+ton
	pron	<1h@diGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town in SE central Scotland, county town of the former county of East Lothian: birthplace of John Knox. Pop.: 6505 (1971).
Haddington	2.
	syl	Had+ding+ton
	pron	<1h@diGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {East Lothian}. Also: {Haddingtonshire}.
haddock	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
haddocks	infl
	head	haddock
	or	haddock
	syl	had+docks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haddock	infl
	or	haddocks
	syl	had+dock.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haddock	0.
	syl	had+dock
	pron	<1h@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	an important gadoid food fish, that is similar to but smaller than the cod and occurs in North Atlantic coastal waters.
hade	ety	C18: of unknown origin
hade	1.
	syl	hade
	pron	<hAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the angle made to the vertical by the plane of a fault or mineral vein.
hade	2.
	syl	hade
	pron	<hAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Geology.
	usage	of faults, mineral veins, etc.
	def	to incline from the vertical.
Hades	1.a.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the underworld abode of the souls of the dead.
Hades	1.b.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Pluto, the god of the underworld, brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone.
Hades	2.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the abode or state of the dead, sometimes envisaged or personified as a destructive force (Matthew 16:18; Revelation 6:8).
Hades	3.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	hell.
Hadean	sub
	head	Hades
	syl	Ha+de:an
	pron	<hA1dE*n>, <1hAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
Hadramaut	alt
	head	Hadhramaut
	or	Hadhramaut
	syl	Ha+dra+maut
	pron	<2ha:dr*1mc:t>
	pos	n.
Hadhramaut	0.
	or	Hadramaut
	syl	Ha+dhra+maut
	pron	<2ha:dr*1mc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal plateau region of the S Arabian Peninsula, in E Southern Yemen bordering on the Indian Ocean: corresponds roughly to the former East Aden Protectorate. Area: about 151500 sq. km (58500 sq. miles).
Hadith	ety	Arabic
Hadith	0.
	syl	Had+ith
	pron	<1h@diT>, <ha:1dET>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of tradition and legend about Mohammed and his followers that supplements the Koran.
hadjes	infl
	head	hadj
	syl	hadj:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hadj	0.
	syl	hadj
	pron	<h@J>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hajj}.
hadjis	infl
	head	hadji
	syl	hadj:is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hadji	0.
	syl	hadj:i
	pron	<1h@Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hajji}.
hadn't	0.
	syl	had:n't
	pron	<1h@dNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	had not.
Adrian	alt
	head	Hadrian
	or	Hadrian
	syl	A:dri:an
	pos	n.
Hadrian	0.
	or	Adrian
	syl	Ha:dri:an
	pron	<1hAdri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 76-138 #7a.d., Roman emperor (117-138); adopted son and successor of Trajan. He travelled throughout the Roman empire, consolidating the frontiers and encouraging learning and architecture, and in Rome he reorganized the army and codified Roman law.
Hadrian's Wall	0.
	syl	Ha:dri:an's Wall
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified Roman wall across N England, of which substantial parts remain, extending from the Solway Firth in the west to the mouth of the River Tyne in the east. It was built in 120-123 #7a.d. on the orders of the emperor Hadrian as a defence against the N British tribes.
hadron	ety	C20: from Greek hadros thick, bulky, heavy, from had*_en enough+-#7on 
hadron	0.
	syl	had+ron
	pron	<1h@dron>
	pos	n.
	def	any elementary particle, excluding leptons and photons, capable of taking part in a strong nuclear interaction.
hadrosaur	ety	C19: from Greek hadros thick, fat#7+ -#7saur 
hadrosaurus	alt
	head	hadrosaur
	or	hadrosaur
	syl	ha+dro+saur+us
	pron	<2h@dr*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
hadrosaur	0.
	or	hadrosaurus
	syl	had+ro+saur
	pron	<1h@dr*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bipedal partly aquatic dinosaurs of the genus and related genera that lived in upper Cretaceous times and had a duck-billed skull and webbed feet.
hadst	0.
	syl	hadst
	pron	<h@dst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou
	def	a singular form of the past tense (indicative mood) of {have}.
hae	0.
	syl	hae
	pron	<hA>, <h@>
	pos	vb.
	def	a Scottish variant of {have}.
haecceity	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin haecceitas, literally: thisness, from haec, feminine of hic this
haecceities	infl
	head	haecceity
	syl	haec+ce+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haecceity	0.
	syl	haec+ce+i:ty
	pron	<hek1sEiti>, <hEk->
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	something that makes an object unique. Compare {quiddity}.
Ernst Heinrich	infl
	head	Haeckel
	syl	Ernst Hein:rich
	pron	<1Arnst> <1hainrix>
	pos	n.
Haeckel	0.
	syl	Haeck:el
	pron	German <1hek*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-1919, German biologist and philosopher. He formulated the recapitulation theory of evolution and was the first to draw up a genealogical tree of animals. As a philosopher, he was an exponent of materialistic monism.
Haeckelian	sub
	head	Haeckel
	syl	Haeck+e:li:an
	pron	<he1kEli*n>
	pos	adj.
haem	ety	C20: shortened from #7haematin 
heme	alt
	head	haem
	or	haem
	syl	heme
	pron	<hEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haem	0.
	or	heme
	syl	haem
	pron	<hEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a complex red organic pigment containing iron in the ferrous state, present in haemoglobin linked to globin. See also {haematin}.
haem-	0.
	syl	haem-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant of {haemo-} before a vowel. Also (esp. U.S.): {hem-}
haema-	0.
	syl	hae:ma-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant of {haemo-}. Also (U.S.): {he@.ma-}
hemachrome	alt
	head	haemachrome
	or	haemachrome
	syl	he:ma+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemachrome	0.
	or	hemachrome
	syl	hae:ma+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {haemochrome}.
hemacytometer	alt
	head	haemacytometer
	or	haemacytometer
	syl	he:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2hEm*sI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemacytometer	0.
	or	hemacytometer
	syl	hae:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2hEm*sI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	variants of {haemocytometer}.
hemagglutinate	alt
	head	haemagglutinate
	or	haemagglutinate
	syl	he+mag+glu+tin+ate
	pron	<2hEm*1glu:ti2nAt>, <2hem->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
haemagglutinate	0.
	or	hemagglutinate
	syl	hae+mag+glu+tin+ate
	pron	<2hEm*1glu:ti2nAt>, <2hem->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause the clumping together of red blood cells in (an organism, blood sample, etc.).
hemagglutinin	alt
	head	haemagglutinin
	or	haemagglutinin
	syl	he+mag+glu+ti+nin
	pron	<2hEm*1glu:tin*n>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemagglutinin	0.
	or	hemagglutinin
	syl	hae+mag+glu+ti+nin
	pron	<2hEm*1glu:tin*n>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	an antibody that causes the clumping together of red blood cells possessing the appropriate antigen.
hemagogue	alt
	head	haemagogue
	or	haemagogue
	syl	he:ma+gogue
	pron	<1hEm*2gog>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemagog	infl
	head	haemagogue
	syl	he:ma+gog
	pron	<1hEm*2gog>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemagogue	1.
	or	hemagogue
	syl	hae:ma+gogue
	pron	<1hEm*2gog>
	pos	adj.
	def	promoting the flow of blood.
haemagogue	2.
	or	hemagogue
	syl	hae:ma+gogue
	pron	<1hEm*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that promotes the flow of blood, esp. the menstrual flow.
hemal	alt
	head	haemal
	or	haemal
	syl	he+mal
	pron	<1hEm*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemal	1.
	or	hemal
	syl	hae+mal
	pron	<1hEm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the blood or the blood vessels.
haemal	2.
	or	hemal
	syl	hae+mal
	pron	<1hEm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the region or side of the body containing the heart and the major blood vessels.
hematein	alt
	head	haematein
	or	haematein
	syl	he:ma+te:in
	pron	<2hEm*1tEin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematein	0.
	or	hematein
	syl	hae+ma+te:in
	pron	<2hEm*1tEin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purple water-insoluble crystalline substance obtained from logwood and used as an indicator and biological stain. It is an oxidation product of haematoxylin. Formula: C\1\6H\1\2O\6.
haematemesis	ety	C19: from #7haemato -#7+ Greek emesis vomiting
hematemesis	alt
	head	haematemesis
	or	haematemesis
	syl	he:ma+tem+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*1temisis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematemesis	0.
	or	hematemesis
	syl	hae:ma+tem+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*1temisis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	vomiting of blood arising from a lesion of the oesophagus, stomach, or duodenum, esp. as the result of a bleeding ulcer. Compare {haemoptysis}.
hematic	alt
	head	haematic
	or	haematic
	syl	he+mat+ic
	pron	<hE1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematic	1.
	or	hematic
	syl	hae+mat+ic
	pron	<hE1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, acting on, having the colour of, or containing blood. Also: {haemic}.
haematic	2.
	or	hematic
	syl	hae+mat+ic
	pron	<hE1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for a {haematinic}.
hematin	alt
	head	haematin
	or	haematin
	syl	hem:a+tin
	pron	<1hem*tin>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematin	0.
	or	hematin
	syl	haem:a+tin
	pron	<1hem*tin>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a dark bluish or brownish pigment containing iron in the ferric state, obtained by the oxidation of haem. It is insoluble in water and most organic solvents.
hematinic	alt
	head	haematinic
	or	haematinic
	syl	hem:a+tin+ic
	pron	<2hem*1tinik>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematinic	1.
	or	hematinic
	syl	haem:a+tin+ic
	pron	<2hem*1tinik>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	def	an agent that tends to enrich the blood by stimulating the production of red blood cells or increasing the haemoglobin level. Also called: {haematic}.
haematinic	2.
	or	hematinic
	syl	haem:a+tin+ic
	pron	<2hem*1tinik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	def	having the effect of enriching the blood.
haematite	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek haimatit*_es resembling blood, from haima blood
hematite	alt
	head	haematite
	or	haematite
	syl	hem:a+tite
	pron	<1hEm*2tIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematite	0.
	or	hematite
	syl	haem:a+tite
	pron	<1hEm*2tIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a blood-red or reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide in hexagonal crystalline form, widely distributed in all types of rock. It is the principal ore of iron. Formula: Fe\2O\3.
haematitic	sub
	head	haematite
	or	hematitic
	syl	haem:a+tit+ic
	pron	<2hEm*1titik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
hematitic	sub
	head	haematite
	or	haematitic
	syl	hem:a+tit+ic
	pron	<2hEm*1titik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemato-	ety	from Greek haima, haimat- blood
hematoblast	alt
	head	haematoblast
	or	haematoblast
	syl	he+mat:o+blast
	pron	<hE1m@t*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematoblast	0.
	or	hematoblast
	syl	hae+mat:o+blast
	pron	<hE1m@t*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous undifferentiated cells that occur in the bone marrow and develop into blood cells, esp. erythrocytes (red blood cells).
haematoblastic	sub
	head	haematoblast
	or	hematoblastic
	syl	hae+2mat:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
hematoblastic	sub
	head	haematoblast
	or	haematoblastic
	syl	he+2mat:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematocele	alt
	head	haematocele
	or	haematocele
	syl	hem:a+to+cele
	pron	<1hem*t*u2sEl>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematocele	0.
	or	hematocele
	syl	haem:a+to+cele
	pron	<1hem*t*u2sEl>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumourous mass formed by the abnormal pooling or collection of blood within a body cavity, such as the space formed by the serous membrane surrounding the testis; blood cyst.
haematocrit	ety	C20: from #7haemato -#7+ -#7crit, from Greek krit*_es judge, from krinein to discern, separate
hematocrit	alt
	head	haematocrit
	or	haematocrit
	syl	hem:a+to+crit
	pron	<1hem*t*ukrit>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematocrit	1.
	or	hematocrit
	syl	haem:a+to+crit
	pron	<1hem*t*ukrit>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	a centrifuge for separating red and white blood cells from the plasma and thus for determining the ratio of the volume occupied by these cells, esp. the red cells, to the total volume of blood.
haematocrit	2.
	or	hematocrit
	syl	haem:a+to+crit
	pron	<1hem*t*ukrit>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	the value of this ratio expressed as a percentage. Also called: {packed cell volume}.
hematocryal	alt
	head	haematocryal
	or	haematocryal
	syl	hem:a+to+cry+al
	pron	<2hem*t*u1krI*l>, <1hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematocryal	0.
	or	hematocryal
	syl	haem:a+to+cry+al
	pron	<2hem*t*u1krI*l>, <1hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {poikilothermal}.
hematogenesis	alt
	head	haematogenesis
	or	haematogenesis
	syl	hem:a+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2hem*t*u1Jenisis>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematogenesis	0.
	or	hematogenesis
	syl	haem:a+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2hem*t*u1Jenisis>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another name for {haematopoiesis}.
haematogenic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	hematogenic
	syl	haem:a+to+1gen+ic
	pron	<2hem*t*uJi1netik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
haematogenetic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	hematogenetic
	syl	haem:a+to+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2hem*t*uJi1netik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
hematogenic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	haematogenic
	syl	hem:a+to+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematogenetic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	haematogenetic
	syl	hem:a+to+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematogenous	alt
	head	haematogenous
	or	haematogenous
	syl	hem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJin*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematogenous	1.
	or	hematogenous
	syl	haem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJin*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or producing blood.
haematogenous	2.
	or	hematogenous
	syl	haem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJin*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to anything produced by, derived from, or originating in the blood.
haematogenous	3.
	or	hematogenous
	syl	haem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJin*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacteria, cancer cells, etc.
	def	borne by or distributed by the blood circulation.
haemoid	infl
	head	haematoid
	or	hematoid
	syl	hae+moid
	pos	adj.
hematoid	infl
	head	haematoid
	or	haemoid
	syl	he:ma+toid
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemoid	infl
	head	haematoid
	syl	he+moid
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematoid	0.
	syl	hae:ma+toid
	pron	<1hEm*2tcid>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	bloody or resembling blood.
hematology	alt
	head	haematology
	or	haematology
	syl	he:ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2hEm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematology	0.
	or	hematology
	syl	hae:ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2hEm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the blood and its diseases and with the blood-forming tissues.
haematologic	sub
	head	haematology
	syl	hae:ma+to+log+ic
	pron	<2hEm*t*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
haematological	sub
	head	haematology
	or	hematologic hematological
	syl	hae:ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hematologic hematological	sub
	head	haematology
	or	haematological
	syl	he:ma+to+1log+ic 2he:ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematologist	sub
	head	haematology
	or	hematologist
	syl	haema+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hematologist	sub
	head	haematology
	or	haematologist
	syl	he:ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hematolysis	alt
	head	haematolysis
	or	haematolysis
	syl	he:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematolyses	infl
	head	haematolysis
	syl	hae:ma+tol:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematolysis	0.
	or	hematolysis
	syl	hae:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {haemolysis}.
hematoma	alt
	head	haematoma
	or	haematoma
	syl	he:ma+to+ma
	pron	<2hEm*1t*um*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematomas	infl
	head	haematoma
	or	haematomata
	syl	hae:ma+to+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematomata	infl
	head	haematoma
	or	haematomas
	syl	hae:ma+to+ma:ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematoma	0.
	or	hematoma
	syl	hae:ma+to+ma
	pron	<2hEm*1t*um*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumour-like and usually encapsulated mass of clotted or partially clotted blood, formed as the result of haemorrhage, trauma, etc.
haemopoiesis	infl
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	hematopoiesis
	syl	hae:mo+poi+e:sis
	pos	n.
hematopoiesis	infl
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	haemopoiesis
	syl	hem:a+to+poi+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hemopoiesis	infl
	head	haematopoiesis
	syl	he:mo+poi+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematopoiesis	0.
	syl	haem:a+to+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2hem*t*upci1Esis>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the formation of blood. Also called: {haematosis, haematogenesis}.
haematopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	syl	haem:a+to+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hem*t*upci1etik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
haemopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	hematopoietic
	syl	hae:mo+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hEm*pci1etik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
hematopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	haemopoietic
	syl	hem:a+to+poi+1et+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	syl	he:mo+poi+1et+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematosis	alt
	head	haematosis
	or	haematosis
	syl	he:ma+to+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1t*usis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematosis	1.
	or	hematosis
	syl	hae:ma+to+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1t*usis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {haematopoiesis}.
haematosis	2.
	or	hematosis
	syl	hae:ma+to+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1t*usis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the oxygenation of venous blood in the lungs.
haematothematothermal	alt
	head	haematothermal
	or	haematothermal
	syl	haem:a+to+them:a+to+ther+mal
	pron	<2hem*t*u1TR:m*l>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematothermal	0.
	or	haematothematothermal
	syl	haem:a+to+ther+mal
	pron	<2hem*t*u1TR:m*l>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {homoiothermal}.
haematoxylin	ety	C19: from New Latin Haematoxylon genus name of logwood, from #7haemato -#7+ Greek xulon wood+-#7in 
hematoxylin	alt
	head	haematoxylin
	or	haematoxylin
	syl	he:ma+tox:y+lin
	pron	<2hEm*1toxilin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematoxylin	1.
	or	hematoxylin
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lin
	pron	<2hEm*1toxilin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish crystalline compound that turns red on exposure to light and is the colouring principle of logwood. It is used in dyes and inks and as a biological stain. Formula: C\1\6H\1\4O\6.3H\2O; melting pt.: 140?%C.
haematoxylin	2.
	or	hematoxylin
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lin
	pron	<2hEm*1toxilin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {haematoxylon}.
haematoxylon	ety	C19: see #7haematoxylin 
haematoxylin	alt
	head	haematoxylon
	or	haematoxylon
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lin
	pos	n.
haematoxylon	0.
	or	haematoxylin
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lon
	pron	<2hEm*1toksilon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several leguminous trees constituting the genus esp. the logwood, which grow in tropical America and SW Africa and have red immature foliage and thorns in the leaf axils. The heartwood yields the dye haematoxylin.
haematoxylic	sub
	head	haematoxylon
	syl	hae:ma+tox+yl+ic
	pron	<2hEm*tok1silik>
	pos	adj.
hematozoon	alt
	head	haematozoon
	or	haematozoon
	syl	he:ma+to+zo+on
	pron	<2hEm*t*u1z*uon>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematozoa	infl
	head	haematozoon
	syl	hae:ma+to+zo:a
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematozoon	0.
	or	hematozoon
	syl	hae:ma+to+zo+on
	pron	<2hEm*t*u1z*uon>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	any microorganism, esp. a protozoan, that is parasitic in the blood of an animal.
hematuria	alt
	head	haematuria
	or	haematuria
	syl	he:ma+tu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*1tju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematuria	0.
	or	hematuria
	syl	hae:ma+tu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*1tju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of blood or red blood cells in the urine, often indicating kidney disease.
haematuric	sub
	head	haematuria
	or	hematuric
	syl	hae:ma+1tu+ric
	pos	adj.
hematuric	sub
	head	haematuria
	or	haematuric
	syl	he:ma+1tu+ric
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemic	alt
	head	haemic
	or	haemic
	syl	he+mic
	pron	<1hEmik>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemic	0.
	or	hemic
	syl	hae+mic
	pron	<1hEmik>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {haematic}.
haemin	ety	C20: from #7haemo -#7+ -#7in 
hemin	alt
	head	haemin
	or	haemin
	syl	he+min
	pron	<1hEmin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemin	0.
	or	hemin
	syl	hae+min
	pron	<1hEmin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	haematin chloride; insoluble microscopic reddish-brown crystals that can be formed by the action of hydrochloric acid on haematin. This reaction is the basis of a test for the presence of blood.
haemo-	ety	from Greek haima blood
haema-	infl
	head	haemo-
	syl	hae:ma-
hemochrome	alt
	head	haemochrome
	or	haemochrome
	syl	he:mo+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemochrome	0.
	or	hemochrome
	syl	hae:mo+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment, such as haemoglobin, that carries oxygen and occurs in the blood of man and many animals.
haemocoel	ety	C19: from #7haemo -#7+ -coel, variant of -#7coele 
hemocoel	alt
	head	haemocoel
	or	haemocoel
	syl	he:mo+coel
	pron	<1hEm*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocoel	0.
	or	hemocoel
	syl	hae:mo+coel
	pron	<1hEm*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the body cavity of many invertebrates, including arthropods and molluscs, developed from an enlarged part of the blood system so that the internal organs are bathed in blood.
hemocyanin	alt
	head	haemocyanin
	or	haemocyanin
	syl	he:mo+cy:a+nin
	pron	<2hEm*u1sI*nin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocyanin	0.
	or	hemocyanin
	syl	hae:mo+cy:a+nin
	pron	<2hEm*u1sI*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue respiratory pigment in crustaceans and molluscs that contains copper and functions as haemoglobin.
hemocyte	alt
	head	haemocyte
	or	haemocyte
	syl	he:mo+cyte
	pron	<1hEm*u2sIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocyte	0.
	or	hemocyte
	syl	hae:mo+cyte
	pron	<1hEm*u2sIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	any blood cell, esp. an erythrocyte (red blood cell).
haemacytometer	infl
	head	haemocytometer
	or	hemocytometer
	syl	hae:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pos	n.
hemocytometer	infl
	head	haemocytometer
	or	haemacytometer
	syl	he:mo+cy+tom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hemacytometer	infl
	head	haemocytometer
	syl	he:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocytometer	0.
	syl	hae:mo+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2hEm*usI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an apparatus for estimating or counting the number of cells in a given quantity of blood, typically consisting of a graduated pipette for drawing and diluting the blood, a special counting chamber, and a ruled glass slide on which the blood is observed through a microscope.
haemodialysis	ety	C20: from #7haemo -#7+dialysis 
hemodialysis	alt
	head	haemodialysis
	or	haemodialysis
	syl	he:mo+di+al:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*udI1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemodialyses	infl
	head	haemodialysis
	syl	hae:mo+di+al:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemodialysis	0.
	or	hemodialysis
	syl	hae:mo+di+al:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*udI1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the method or practice of filtering the circulating blood through a semipermeable membrane contained in a special apparatus ({haemodialyser} or {artificial kidney}) to remove poisons or accumulated waste products. It is performed to prevent kidney damage or because of kidney failure. Also called: {extracorporeal dialysis}. See also {dialysis}.
hemoflagellate	alt
	head	haemoflagellate
	or	haemoflagellate
	syl	he:mo+flag+el+late
	pron	<2hEm*1fl@J*2lAt>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoflagellate	0.
	or	hemoflagellate
	syl	hae:mo+flag+el+late
	pron	<2hEm*1fl@J*2lAt>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a flagellate protozoan, such as a trypanosome, that is parasitic in the blood of man and animals.
haemoglobin	ety	C19: shortened from #7haematoglobulin 
hemoglobin	alt
	head	haemoglobin
	or	haemoglobin
	syl	he:mo+glo+bin
	pron	<2hEm*u1gl*ubin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoglobin	0.
	or	hemoglobin
	syl	hae:mo+glo+bin
	pron	<2hEm*u1gl*ubin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a conjugated protein, consisting of haem and the protein globin, that is present in red blood cells and gives them their characteristic colour. It combines reversibly with oxygen and is thus very important in the transportation of oxygen to tissues. The chemical structure of the globin portion varies in different species of animals. See also {oxyhaemoglobin}.
hemoglobinuria	alt
	head	haemoglobinuria
	or	haemoglobinuria
	syl	he:mo+glo+bi+nu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*2gl*ubi1nju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoglobinuria	0.
	or	hemoglobinuria
	syl	hae:mo+glo+bi+nu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*2gl*ubi1nju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of haemoglobin in the urine.
hemoid	alt
	head	haemoid
	or	haemoid
	syl	he+moid
	pron	<1hEmcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemoid	0.
	or	hemoid
	syl	hae+moid
	pron	<1hEmcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {haematoid}.
hemolysin	alt
	head	haemolysin
	or	haemolysin
	syl	he:mo+ly+sin
	pron	<2hEm*u1lIsin>, <2hem*u-> <hi1molisin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemolysin	0.
	or	hemolysin
	syl	hae:mo+ly+sin
	pron	<2hEm*u1lIsin>, <2hem*u-> <hi1molisin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of antibodies that, together with an antigen, cause the breakdown of red blood cells.
haematolysis	infl
	head	haemolysis
	or	hemolysis
	syl	hae:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2sEz>
	pos	n.
hemolysis	infl
	head	haemolysis
	or	haematolysis
	syl	he+mol:y+sis
	pron	<2sEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hematolysis	infl
	head	haemolysis
	syl	he:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2sEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemolyses	infl
	head	haemolysis
	syl	hae+mol:y+ses
	pron	<2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemolysis	0.
	syl	hae+mol:y+sis
	pron	<hi1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the release of haemoglobin from red blood cells into the fluid in which the cells are suspended, caused by extremes of heat or cold, distilled water, certain chemicals, snake venom, etc. It can occur in the living organism or in a blood sample. {hae@.mo+lyt+ic} {he@.mo+lyt+ic} (@!hi$:m$$$u#!l$It$Ik, @!h$em-)
hemophile	alt
	head	haemophile
	or	haemophile
	syl	he:mo+phile
	pron	<1hEm*u2fIl>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemophile	1.
	or	hemophile
	syl	hae:mo+phile
	pron	<1hEm*u2fIl>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {haemophiliac}.
haemophile	2.
	or	hemophile
	syl	hae:mo+phile
	pron	<1hEm*u2fIl>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a haemophilic bacterium.
hemophilia	alt
	head	haemophilia
	or	haemophilia
	syl	he:mo+phil:i:a
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemophilia	0.
	or	hemophilia
	syl	hae:mo+phil:i:a
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	an inheritable disease, usually affecting only males but capable of transmission by women to their male children, characterized by loss or severe impairment of the normal clotting or coagulating ability of blood so that a minor wound may result in fatal bleeding.
haemophilioid	sub
	head	haemophilia
	or	hemophilioid
	syl	hae:mo+1phil:i+2oid
	pos	adj.
hemophilioid	sub
	head	haemophilia
	or	haemophilioid
	syl	he:mo+1phil:i+2oid
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemophiliac	alt
	head	haemophiliac
	or	haemophiliac
	syl	he:mo+phil:i+ac
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili2@k>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemophiliac	0.
	or	hemophiliac
	syl	hae:mo+phil:i+ac
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili2@k>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a person having haemophilia. Nontechnical name: {bleeder}. Also called: {haemophile}.
hemophilic	alt
	head	haemophilic
	or	haemophilic
	syl	he:mo+phil+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1filik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemophilic	1.
	or	hemophilic
	syl	hae:mo+phil+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1filik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affected by haemophilia.
haemophilic	2.
	or	hemophilic
	syl	hae:mo+phil+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1filik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacteria
	def	growing well in a culture medium containing or consisting of blood.
hemopoiesis	alt
	head	haemopoiesis
	or	haemopoiesis
	syl	he:mo+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*upci1Esis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemopoiesis	0.
	or	hemopoiesis
	syl	hae:mo+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*upci1Esis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another name for {haematopoiesis}.
haemopoietic	sub
	head	haemopoiesis
	or	hemopoietic
	syl	hae:mo+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hEm*upci1etik>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
hemopoietic	sub
	head	haemopoiesis
	or	haemopoietic
	syl	he:mo+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hEm*upci1etik>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemoptysis	ety	C17: #7haemo -#7+ -ptysis, from Greek ptyein to spit
hemoptysis	alt
	head	haemoptysis
	or	haemoptysis
	syl	hem+op+ty+sis
	pron	<hi1moptisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoptyses	infl
	head	haemoptysis
	syl	haem+op+ty+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemoptysis	0.
	or	hemoptysis
	syl	haem+op+ty+sis
	pron	<hi1moptisis>
	pos	n.
	def	spitting or coughing up of blood or blood-streaked mucus arising from a lesion of the respiratory tract, as in tuberculosis. Compare {haematemesis}.
haemorrhage	ety	C17: from Latin haemorrhagia; see #7haemo -#7, -#7rrhagia 
hemorrhage	alt
	head	haemorrhage
	or	haemorrhage
	syl	hem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhage	1.
	or	hemorrhage
	syl	haem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	profuse bleeding from a wound or lesion.
haemorrhage	2.
	or	hemorrhage
	syl	haem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any abnormal bleeding, including the escape of blood through the intact walls of blood vessels. See {diapedesis}.
haemorrhage	3.
	or	hemorrhage
	syl	haem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bleed profusely.
haemorrhagic	sub
	head	haemorrhage
	or	hemorrhagic
	syl	haem+or+rhag+ic
	pron	<2hem*1r@Jik>
	pos	adj.
hemorrhagic	sub
	head	haemorrhage
	or	haemorrhagic
	syl	hem+or+rhag+ic
	pron	<2hem*1r@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhagic measles	0.
	syl	haem+or+rhag+ic mea+sles
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {black measles}.
hemorrhoidectomy	alt
	head	haemorrhoidectomy
	or	haemorrhoidectomy
	syl	hem+or+rhoid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2hem*rci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhoidectomies	infl
	head	haemorrhoidectomy
	syl	haem+or+rhoid+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemorrhoidectomy	0.
	or	hemorrhoidectomy
	syl	haem+or+rhoid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2hem*rci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of haemorrhoids.
haemorrhoids	ety	C14: from Latin haemorrhoidae (plural), from Greek, from haimorrhoos discharging blood, from haimo- #7haemo -#7+ rhein to flow
hemorrhoids	alt
	head	haemorrhoids
	or	haemorrhoids
	syl	hem+or+rhoids
	pron	<1hem*2rcidz>
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhoids	1.
	or	hemorrhoids
	syl	haem+or+rhoids
	pron	<1hem*2rcidz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	swollen and twisted veins in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often painful and bleeding, generally caused by chronic straining to defecate.
haemorrhoids	2.
	or	hemorrhoids
	syl	haem+or+rhoids
	pron	<1hem*2rcidz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the condition resulting from such swollen veins. Nontechnical name: {piles}.
haemorrhoidal	sub
	head	haemorrhoids
	or	hemorrhoidal
	syl	haem+or+1rhoi+dal
	pos	adj.
hemorrhoidal	sub
	head	haemorrhoids
	or	haemorrhoidal
	syl	hem+or+1rhoi+dal
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemostasis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from #7haemo -#7+ Greek stasis a standing still
haemostasia	infl
	head	haemostasis
	or	hemostasis
	syl	hae:mo+sta+si:a
	pron	<2hEm*u1stAZi*>, <-Z*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
hemostasis	infl
	head	haemostasis
	or	haemostasia
	syl	he:mo+sta+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hemostasia	infl
	head	haemostasis
	syl	he:mo+sta+si:a
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemostasis	1.
	syl	hae:mo+sta+sis
	pron	<2hEm*u1stAsis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	the stopping of bleeding or arrest of blood circulation in an organ or part, as during a surgical operation.
haemostasis	2.
	syl	hae:mo+sta+sis
	pron	<2hEm*u1stAsis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	stagnation of the blood, as by abnormal pooling or interference with normal circulation.
hemostat	alt
	head	haemostat
	or	haemostat
	syl	he:mo+stat
	pron	<1hEm*u2st@t>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemostat	1.
	or	hemostat
	syl	hae:mo+stat
	pron	<1hEm*u2st@t>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by mechanical compression of a blood vessel.
haemostat	2.
	or	hemostat
	syl	hae:mo+stat
	pron	<1hEm*u2st@t>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical agent that retards or stops bleeding.
hemostatic	alt
	head	haemostatic
	or	haemostatic
	syl	he:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemostatic	1.
	or	hemostatic
	syl	hae:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	retarding or stopping the flow of blood within the blood vessels.
haemostatic	2.
	or	hemostatic
	syl	hae:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	retarding or stopping bleeding.
haemostatic	3.
	or	hemostatic
	syl	hae:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that retards or stops bleeding.
haeredes	infl
	head	haeres
	syl	hae+re:des
	pron	<hi1rEdEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haeres	0.
	syl	hae+res
	pron	<1hi*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {heres}.
Ha-erh-pin	0.
	syl	Ha-erh-pin
	pron	<1ha:1e*1pin>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name for {Harbin}.
hafiz	ety	from Persian, from Arabic h*_afiz one who memorizes the Koran, from hafiza to guard, keep, memorize
hafiz	1.
	syl	ha+fiz
	pron	<1ha:fiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	a title for a person who knows the Koran by heart.
hafiz	2.
	syl	ha+fiz
	pron	<1ha:fiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the guardian of a mosque.
hafnium	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Hafnia, Latin name of Copenhagen+-#7ium 
hafnium	0.
	syl	haf+ni:um
	pron	<1h@fni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright silver metallic element found in zirconium ores. It is used as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors and in the manufacture of tungsten filaments. Symbol: Hf; atomic no.: 72; atomic wt.: 178.49; valency: 4; relative density: 13.31; melting pt.: 2150?%C; boiling pt.: 5400?%C.
haft	ety	Old English h@aft; related to Old Norse hapt fetter, Old High German haft fetter, imprisonment, hefti handle
haft	1.
	syl	haft
	pron	<ha:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle of an axe, sword, knife, etc.
haft	2.
	syl	haft
	pron	<ha:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a haft.
hafter	sub
	head	haft
	syl	haft+er
	pos	n.
Haphtarah	alt
	head	Haftarah
	or	Haftarah
	syl	Haph+ta+rah
	pron	<ha:f1t*ur*>, Hebrew <hafta1ra>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
Haftaroth	infl
	head	Haftarah
	or	Haftarahs
	syl	Haf+ta+roth
	pron	<-1t*ur*ut>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haftarahs	infl
	head	Haftarah
	or	Haftaroth
	syl	Haf+ta+rahs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haftarah	0.
	or	Haphtarah
	syl	Haf+ta+rah
	pron	<ha:f1t*ur*>, Hebrew <hafta1ra>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a reading from the Prophets recited or chanted after the reading from the Pentateuch during the synagogue services for Sabbaths, festivals, and the afternoons of fast days.
hag	ety	Old English h@agtesse witch; related to Old High German hagazussa, Middle Dutch haghetisse 
hag	H1.1.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant or ugly old woman; crone.
hag	H1.2.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a witch; sorceress.
hag	H1.3.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hagfish}.
hag	H1.4.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a female demon.
haggish	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+gish
	pos	adj.
haggishly	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
haggishness	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+gish+ness
	pos	n.
haglike	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+2like
	pos	adj.
hag	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse h*"ogg gap, breach; see #7hew 
hag	H2.0.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>, <ha:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a spot in a bog distinguished from the surrounding ground by being either softer or firmer.
Hag	0.
	syl	Hag.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Haggai.
Hagar	0.
	syl	Ha:gar
	pron	<1hAga:>, <-g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an Egyptian maid of Sarah who bore Ishmael to Abraham, Sarah's husband, and was banished to the wilderness with her infant son when Isaac was born (Genesis 16:1-14).
hagbut	0.
	syl	hag+but
	pron	<1h@gb^t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {arquebus}.
hagbuteer	sub
	head	hagbut
	or	hagbutter
	syl	hag+but+1eer
	pos	n.
hagbutter	sub
	head	hagbut
	or	hagbuteer
	syl	hag+but+ter
	pos	n.
Hagen	H1.0.
	syl	Ha:gen
	pron	<1ha:g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nibelungenlied
	usage	in the
	def	Siegfried's killer, who in turn is killed by Siegfried's wife, Kriemhild.
Hagen	H2.0.
	syl	Ha+gen
	pron	German <1hag*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the E edge of the Ruhr district: important for iron-mining and -founding since the Middle Ages; important engineering industry. Pop.: 201000 (1970).
Walter	infl
	head	Hagen
	syl	Wal:ter.
	pos	n.
Hagen	H3.0.
	syl	Ha:gen
	pron	<1hAg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1969, U.S. golfer.
hagfish	infl
	or	hagfishes
	syl	hag+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagfishes	infl
	head	hagfish
	or	hagfish
	syl	hag+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagfish	0.
	syl	hag+fish
	pron	<1h@g2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various eel-like marine cyclostome vertebrates of the genera etc., that constitute the family They have a round sucking mouth and feed on the tissues of other animals and on dead organic material. Often shortened to {hag}.
Haggadah	ety	C19: from Hebrew hagg*_ad*_ah a telling, story, from hagged to tell
Haggada	alt
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadah
	syl	Hag+ga+da
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc:>
	pos	n.
Haggadahs	infl
	head	Haggadah
	syl	Hag+ga+dahs
	pron	Hebrew <-1dc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haggadas	infl
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadoth
	syl	Hag+ga+das
	pron	Hebrew <-1dc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haggadoth	infl
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadas
	syl	Hag+ga+doth
	pron	Hebrew <-1dc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haggadah	1.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the nonlegal part of the Talmudic literature associated Jewish tradition, as contrasted with Halakah.
Haggadah	2.a.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a traditional recitation of the story of the Exodus by a Jewish father to his children on the first evening or first two evenings of Passover, together with the accompanying rites of the Seder.
Haggadah	2.b.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the book containing this story and the rituals of the Seder ceremony.
Haggadah	3.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a traditional homiletic form of free exposition or illustration of Scripture.
Haggadahaggadic	sub
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadahaggadical
	syl	Hag+ga+dahag+gad+ic
	pron	<h*1g@dik>, <-1ga:->
	pos	adj.
Haggadahaggadical	sub
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadahaggadic
	syl	Hag+ga+dahag+1gad:i+cal
	pos	adj.
haggadist	1.
	syl	hag+ga+dist
	pron	<h*1ga:dist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a writer of Haggadahs.
haggadist	2.
	syl	hag+ga+dist
	pron	<h*1ga:dist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	an expert in or a student of haggadic literature.
haggadistic	sub
	head	haggadist
	syl	hag+ga+dist+ic
	pron	<2h@g*1distik>
	pos	adj.
Haggai	1.a.
	syl	Hag:ga:i
	pron	<1h@gA2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet whose oracles are usually dated between August and December of 520 #7b.c.
Haggai	2.
	syl	Hag:ga:i
	pron	<1h@gA2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book in which these oracles are contained, chiefly concerned with the rebuilding of the Temple after the Exile. Douay spelling.
	exam	1	Ag@.ge@.us
haggard	1.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	tired-looking, careworn, or gaunt, as from lack of sleep, anxiety, or starvation.
haggard	2.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	wild or unruly.
haggard	3.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hawk
	def	having reached maturity in the wild before being caught for falconry; difficult to train and control.
haggard	4.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a hawk that has reached maturity in the wild before being caught. Compare {eyas, passage hawk}.
haggardly	sub
	head	haggard
	syl	hag+gard+ly
	pos	adv.
haggardness	sub
	head	haggard
	syl	hag+gard+ness
	pos	n.
Haggard	0.
	syl	Hag:gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Henry) Ri@.der}. 1856-1925, English author of romantic adventure stories, including (1885).
haggis	ety	C15: perhaps from haggen to #7hack %1
haggis	0.
	syl	hag+gis
	pron	<1h@gis>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish dish made from the heart, liver, etc., of a sheep or calf, mixed with oatmeal, suet, and seasonings, packed into the animals stomach and boiled.
haggle	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse haggva to #7hew 
haggle	1.
	syl	hag+gle
	pron	<1h@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to bargain or wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.); barter.
haggle	2.
	syl	hag+gle
	pron	<1h@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to hack about; mangle.
haggle	3.
	syl	hag+gle
	pron	<1h@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to worry or annoy by bartering.
haggler	sub
	head	haggle
	syl	hag+gler
	pos	n.
hagiarchies	infl
	head	hagiarchy
	syl	hag:i+arch:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiarchy	1.
	syl	hag:i+arch:y
	pron	<1h@gi1a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by saints, holy men, or men in holy orders; hagiocracy.
hagiarchy	2.
	syl	hag:i+arch:y
	pron	<1h@gi1a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a hierarchy or order of saints.
hagio-	ety	via Late Latin from Greek, from hagios holy
hagiocracies	infl
	head	hagiocracy
	syl	hag:i+oc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiocracy	1.
	syl	hag:i+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<2h@gi1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by holy men; hagiarchy.
hagiocracy	2.
	syl	hag:i+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<2h@gi1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a state, community, etc., governed by holy men.
Hagiographa	0.
	syl	Hag:i+og+ra+pha
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third of the three main parts into which the books of the Old Testament are divided in Jewish tradition (the other two parts being the Law and the Prophets), comprising Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles. Also called: {Writings}.
hagiographist	alt
	head	hagiographer
	or	hagiographer
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phist
	pos	n.
hagiographer	1.
	or	hagiographist
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes lives of the saints.
hagiographer	2.
	or	hagiographist
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the writers of the Hagiographa.
hagiographies	infl
	head	hagiography
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiography	1.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the writing of the lives of the saints, based on critical research into extant sources.
hagiography	2.a.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	biography of the saints.
hagiography	2.b.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any biography or legend written in a spirit of religious idealism.
hagiography	3.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any biography that idealizes or idolizes its subject.
hagiographic	sub
	head	hagiography
	or	hagiographical
	syl	hag:i:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2h@gi*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
hagiographical	sub
	head	hagiography
	or	hagiographic
	syl	hag:i:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hagiolatry	0.
	syl	hag:i+ol:a+try
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	worship or excessive veneration of saints.
hagiolater	sub
	head	hagiolatry
	syl	hag:i+1ol:a+ter
	pos	n.
hagiolatrous	sub
	head	hagiolatry
	syl	hag:i+1ol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
hagiologies	infl
	head	hagiology
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiology	1.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	literature concerned with the lives and legends of saints or with their veneration.
hagiology	2.a.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a biography of a saint or saints.
hagiology	2.b.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of such biographies.
hagiology	3.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative list or canon of saints.
hagiology	4.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a history of sacred writings.
hagiologic	sub
	head	hagiology
	or	hagiological
	syl	hag:i:o+log+ic
	pron	<2h@gi*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
hagiological	sub
	head	hagiology
	or	hagiologic
	syl	hag:i:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hagiologist	sub
	head	hagiology
	syl	hag:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hagioscope	0.
	syl	hag:i:o+scope
	pron	<1h@gi*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {squint} (def. 7).
hagioscopic	sub
	head	hagioscope
	syl	hag:i:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2h@gi*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
hag-ridden	1.
	syl	hag-rid:den
	pos	adj.
	def	tormented or worried, as if by a witch.
hag-ridden	2.
	syl	hag-rid:den
	pos	adj.
	usage	Facetious. of a man
	def	surrounded by and harassed by several women.
The	infl
	head	Hague
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Hague	0.
	syl	Hague
	pron	<hAg>
	pos	n.
	def	the seat of government of the Netherlands and capital of South Holland province, situated about 3 km (2 miles) from the North Sea: seat of the International Court of Justice, headquarters of many international companies, and an important conference centre. Pop.: 510360 (1973 est.). Dutch names: {'s Gravenhage, Den Haag}.
Hague Tribunal	0.
	syl	Hague Tri+bu+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a tribunal of judges at The Hague, founded in 1899 to provide a panel of arbitrators for international disputes in which the states involved desire arbitration. Nominees for election by the United Nations to the International Court of Justice are also chosen by the Hague Tribunal. Official name: {Permanent Court of Arbitration}.
hah	0.
	syl	hah
	pron	<ha:>
	pos	interj.
	def	a variant spelling of {ha}.
haw-haw	alt
	head	ha-ha
	or	ha-ha
	syl	haw-haw
	pos	interj.
ha-ha	H1.1.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation or representation of the sound of a laugh or laughter.
ha-ha	H1.2.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing derision, mockery, surprise, etc., according to the intonation of the speaker.
ha-ha	H1.3.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a joke, esp. a weak or unsuccessful one.
ha-ha	ety	C18: from French haha, probably based on ha&! ejaculation denoting surprise
haw-haw	alt
	head	ha-ha
	or	ha-ha
	syl	haw-haw
	pos	n.
ha-ha	H2.0.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	n.
	def	a sunken fence consisting of a ditch, one side of which is in the form of a hedge or wall with the top approximately at normal ground level.
Otto	infl
	head	Hahn
	syl	Ot:to
	pron	<1ctc>
	pos	n.
Hahn	0.
	syl	Hahn
	pron	<ha:n>, German <han>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1968, German physicist. He discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917) and, with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium when bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944.
(Christian Friedrich) Samuel	infl
	head	Hahnemann
	syl	(Christian Friedrich) Sa:mu:el
	pron	<1zamu:Al>
	pos	n.
Hahnemann	0.
	syl	Hah:ne:mann
	pron	<1ha:n*m*n>, German <1han*2man>
	pos	n.
	def	1755-1843, German physician; founder of homeopathy.
Haidas	infl
	head	Haida
	or	Haida
	syl	Hai+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haida	infl
	or	Haidas
	syl	Hai+da.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haida	1.
	syl	Hai+da
	pron	<1hId*>
	pos	n.
	mod	preceded by the; functioning as; pl.
	def	a seafaring group of North American Indian peoples inhabiting the coast of British Columbia and SW Alaska.
Haida	2.
	syl	Hai+da
	pron	<1hId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of these peoples.
Haida	3.
	syl	Hai+da
	pron	<1hId*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples, belonging to the Na-Dene phylum.
Haidan	sub
	head	Haida
	syl	Hai+dan
	pos	adj.
Haidar Ali	0.
	syl	Hai:dar A:li
	pron	<1hId*r> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hyder Ali}.
Haiduk	ety	C17: from Hungarian hajd*'uk brigands
Heyduck	infl
	head	Haiduk
	or	Heiduc
	syl	Hey+duck
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
Heiduc	infl
	head	Haiduk
	or	Heyduck
	syl	Hei+duc
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
Haiduk	0.
	syl	Hai+duk
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rural brigand in the European part of the Ottoman Empire.
Haifa	0.
	syl	Hai+fa
	pron	<1hIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Israel, near Mount Carmel, at the S end of the Bay of Acre: Israel's chief port, with an oil refinery and other heavy industry. Pop.: 218700 (1972).
Douglas	infl
	head	Haig
	syl	Doug:las
	pos	n.
Haig	0.
	syl	Haig
	pron	<hAg>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Haig. 1861-1928, British field marshal; commander in chief of the British forces in France and Flanders (1915-18).
haik	ety	C18: from Arabic h*_a'ik 
haick	alt
	head	haik
	or	haik
	syl	haick
	pron	<hIk>, <hAk>
	pos	n.
haik	0.
	or	haick
	syl	haik
	pron	<hIk>, <hAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large piece of cotton, wool, or silk draped over the head and around the body, worn by Arabs as an outer garment.
haiku	ety	from Japanese, from hai amusement+ ku verse
hokku	alt
	head	haiku
	or	haiku
	syl	hok+ku
	pos	n.
haiku	infl
	syl	hai+ku.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haiku	0.
	or	hokku
	syl	hai+ku
	pron	<1hIku:>
	pos	n.
	def	a concise and evocative form of Japanese verse in 17 syllables, usually describing a single thing or pairing of things in nature.
hail	ety	Old English h@agl; related to Old Frisian heil, Old High German hagal hail, Greek kakhl*_ex pebble
hail	H1.1.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	small pellets of ice falling from cumulonimbus clouds when there are very strong rising air currents.
hail	H1.2.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a shower or storm of such ice pellets.
hail	H1.3.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	words, ideas, etc., that are directed at a person or thing with force and in great quantity.
	exam	1	a hail of abuse.
hail	H1.4.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of objects, esp. bullets, spears, etc., directed at someone with violent attacking force.
hail	H1.5.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	with it as subject
	def	to be the case that hail is falling.
hail	H1.6.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often with it as subject
	def	to fall or cause to fall as or like hail.
	exam	1	to hail criticism;
	exam	2	bad language hailed about him.
hail	ety	C12: from Old Norse heill healthy, #7whole ; see #7hale %1#7, wassail 
hail	H2.1.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to greet or salute, esp. enthusiastically.
	exam	1	the crowd hailed the actress with joy.
hail	H2.2.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acclaim or acknowledge.
	exam	1	they hailed him as their hero.
hail	H2.3.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract the attention of by shouting or gesturing.
	exam	1	to hail a taxi;
	exam	2	to hail a passing ship.
hail from	4.
	head	hail
	syl	hail from.
	def	to be a native of; originate in.
	exam	1	she hails from India.
hail	H2.5.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of hailing.
hail	H2.6.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a shout or greeting.
hail	H2.7.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	distance across which one can shout or attract attention (esp. in the phrase {within hail) }.
hail	H2.8.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	interj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	an exclamation of greeting.
hailer	sub
	head	hail
	syl	hail+er
	pos	n.
Haile Selassie	0.
	syl	Hai:le Se:las:sie
	pron	<1hIli> <s*1l@si>
	pos	n.
	def	title of born 1891, emperor of Ethiopia (1930-36 and since 1941). During the Italian occupation of Ethiopia (1936-41), he lived in exile in England. He is a prominent figure in the Pan-African movement.
hail-fellow-well-met	0.
	syl	hail-fel:low-well-met
	pos	adj.
	def	genial and familiar, esp. in an offensive or ingratiating way.
	exam	1	a hail-fellow-well-met slap on the back.
Hail Mary	0.
	syl	Hail Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Ave Maria}.
hailstone	0.
	syl	hail+stone
	pron	<1hAl2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a pellet of hail.
hailstorm	0.
	syl	hail+storm
	pron	<1hAl2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm during which hail falls.
Hainan Tao	alt
	head	Hainan
	or	Hainan
	syl	Hai+nan Tao
	pron	<tau>
	pos	n.
Hainan	0.
	or	Hainan Tao
	syl	Hai+nan
	pron	<1hI1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland of S China by {Hainan Strait}: administratively part of Kwantung province; China's second largest offshore island; relatively unexplored for 21 centuries of Chinese rule until after 1950. Pop.: 2700000 (1956 est.). Area: 33991 sq. km (13124 sq. miles).
Hainault	alt
	head	Hainaut
	or	Hainaut
	syl	Hai+nault
	pron	French <e1no>
	pos	n.
Hainaut	0.
	or	Hainault
	syl	Hai:naut
	pron	French <e1no>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW Belgium, bordering on France: stretches from the Flanders Plain in the north to the Ardennes in the south; of present-day importance for its coal mines. Capital: Mons. Pop.: 1317453 (1970). Area: 3797 sq. km (1466 sq. miles).
hain't	0.
	syl	hain't
	pron	<hAnt>
	qual	Archaic or dialect. contraction of
	def	has not, have not, is not.
Haiphong	0.
	syl	Hai+phong
	pron	<1hI1foG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in North Vietnam, on the NE edge of the Red River delta: chief port and a major industrial centre. Pop.: 369248 (1960).
hair	ety	Old English h@ar; related to Old Norse h*_ar, Old High German h*_ar hair, Norwegian herren stiff, hard, Lettish sari bristles, Latin crescere to grow
hair	1.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numerous threadlike pigmented structures that grow from follicles beneath the skin of mammals and consist of layers of dead keratinized cells.
hair	2.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	a growth of such structures, as on the human head or animal body, that helps prevent heat loss from the body.
hair	3.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a threadlike outgrowth from the epidermis that may be absorptive, secretory, or protective; a trichome.
hair	4.a.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric or material made from the hair of some animals or their manes, tails, etc.
hair	4.b.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hair carpet.
hair	5.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hair's-breadth}.
	exam	1	to lose by a hair.
get in someone's hair	6.
	head	hair
	syl	get in someone's hair.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy someone persistently; harass.
hair of the dog (that bit one) 	7.
	head	hair
	syl	hair of the dog (that bit one) .
	def	an alcoholic drink taken as a supposed antidote to a hangover.
keep your hair on	8.
	head	hair
	syl	keep your hair on&!
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	keep calm; don't lose control.
let one's hair down	9.
	head	hair
	syl	let one's hair down.
	def	to behave informally and without reserve.
not turn a hair	10.
	head	hair
	syl	not turn a hair.
	def	to show no surprise, anger, fear, etc..
	exam	1	he didn't turn a hair when I told him the bad news.
split hairs	11.
	head	hair
	syl	split hairs.
	def	to make petty and unnecessary distinctions, esp. in argument.
hairless	sub
	head	hair
	syl	hair+less
	pos	adj.
hairlike	sub
	head	hair
	syl	hair+2like
	pos	adj.
hairball	0.
	syl	hair+ball
	pron	<1he*2bol>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact mass of hair that occurs in the stomach of certain mammals, such as cats and calves, as a result of licking and swallowing the fur, and causes indigestion and convulsions.
hairbrush	0.
	syl	hair+brush
	pron	<1he*2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a brush for grooming the hair.
haircloth	0.
	syl	hair+cloth
	pron	<1he*2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth woven from horsehair, used in upholstery, etc.
haircut	1.
	syl	hair+cut
	pron	<1he*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of cutting the hair.
haircut	2.
	syl	hair+cut
	pron	<1he*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the style in which hair has been cut.
hairdos	infl
	head	hairdo
	syl	hair+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hairdo	0.
	syl	hair+do
	pron	<1he*2du:>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of a woman's hair, esp. after styling and setting.
hairdresser	1.
	syl	hair+dress:er
	pron	<1he*2dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business is cutting, curling, colouring and arranging hair, esp. that of women, often also providing manicures, etc.
hairdresser	2.
	syl	hair+dress:er
	pron	<1he*2dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	the establishment where such a business is carried on.
hairdresser	xref
	syl	hair+dress:er
	pron	<1he*2dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {tonsorial}.
hairdressing	sub
	head	hairdresser
	syl	hair+2dress:ing
	pos	n.
-haired	0.
	syl	-haired
	pos	adj.
	def	having hair as specified.
	exam	1	long-haired
hair follicle	0.
	syl	hair fol+li+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny narrow tubular cavity that contains the root of an individual hair, formed by an infolding of the epidermis and corium of the skin.
hairgrip	0.
	syl	hair+grip
	pron	<1he*2grip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small metal clip bent tight in order to hold the hair in place. Also called (esp. U.S.): {bobby pin}.
hairif	0.
	syl	hair+if
	pron	<1he*rif>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cleavers}.
hairline	1.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural margin or outline formed by hair on the head, esp. at the front.
hairline	2.a.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a very narrow line.
hairline	2.b.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hairline crack.
hairline	3.a.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stroke in a typeface.
hairline	3.b.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any typeface consisting of such strokes.
hairline	3.c.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a defect in which poorly cast or worn type produces thin lines beside a character.
hairline	4.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a worsted fabric with fine woven stripes.
hairnet	0.
	syl	hair+net
	pron	<1he*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several kinds of light netting worn over the hair to keep it in place.
hairpiece	1.
	syl	hair+piece
	pron	<1he*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a wig or toupee.
hairpiece	2.
	syl	hair+piece
	pron	<1he*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of extra hair, either human or artificial, attached to a woman's real hair to give it greater bulk or length. Also called: {postiche. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
H	alt
	head	h
	or	h
	syl	H
	pron	<AC>
	pos	n.
h's	infl
	head	h
	syl	h's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
H's	infl
	head	h
	or	Hs
	syl	H's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hs	infl
	head	h
	or	H's
	syl	Hs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
h	1.
	or	H
	syl	h
	pron	<AC>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth letter and sixth consonant of the modern English alphabet.
h	2.
	or	H
	syl	h
	pron	<AC>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiceless glottal fricative, as in
h	3.a.
	or	H
	syl	h
	pron	<AC>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like an H.
h	3.b.
	or	H
	syl	h
	pron	<AC>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an H-beam.
h	1.
	syl	h
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	Planck constant.
h	2.
	syl	h
	qual	symbol for:
	def	hecto-.
H	1.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	hydrogen.
H	2.a.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:
	def	magnetic field strength.
H	2.b.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Hamiltonian.
H	3.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:; Electronics.
	def	henry or henries.
H	4.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:; Thermodynamics.
	def	enthalpy.
H	5.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	on Brit. pencils, signifying degree of hardness of lead
	def	hard.
	exam	1	H;
	exam	2	2H;
	exam	3	3H.
H	6.
	syl	H
	qual	symbol for:; Slang.
	def	heroin. {?-$D}. Hungary.
H	alt
	head	h
	or	h
	syl	H.
h	1.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	harbour.
h	2.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hard(ness).
h	3.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	height.
h	4.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	high.
h	5.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	horn.
h	6.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hour.
h	7.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hundred.
h	8.
	or	H
	syl	h.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	husband.
hah	alt
	head	ha
	or	ha
	syl	hah
	pron	<ha:>
	pos	interj.
ha	1.
	or	hah
	syl	ha
	pron	<ha:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing derision, triumph, surprise, etc., according to the intonation of the speaker.
ha	2.
	or	hah
	syl	ha
	pron	<ha:>
	pos	interj.
	usage	reiterated
	def	a representation of the sound of laughter.
ha	0.
	syl	ha.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hectare.
ha	ety	Latin: in this year
ha	0.
	syl	h.a.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hoc anno.
HAA	0.
	syl	HAA
	def	hepatitis-associated antigen; an antigen that occurs in the blood serum of some people, esp. those with serum hepatitis.
haaf	ety	Old English h@af sea; related to Old Norse haf; see #7heave 
haaf	0.
	syl	haaf
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep-sea fishing ground off the Shetland and Orkney Islands.
Haakon VII	0.
	syl	Haa:kon VII
	pron	<1ha:kon>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1957, king of Norway (1905-57). During the Nazi occupation of Norway (1940-45), he led Norwegian resistance from England.
haar	ety	C17: related to Dutch dialect harig damp
haar	0.
	syl	haar
	pron	<ha:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Brit.
	def	a cold sea mist or fog off the North Sea.
Haarlem	0.
	syl	Haar+lem
	pron	Dutch <1ha:rlem>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Netherlands, capital of North Holland province. Pop.: 167052 (1974 est.).
Hab	0.
	syl	Hab.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Habakkuk.
Habakkuk	1.
	syl	Hab:ak:kuk
	pron	<1h@b*k*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet.
Habakkuk	2.
	syl	Hab:ak:kuk
	pron	<1h@b*k*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles and canticle. Douay spelling: {Hab@.a@.cuc}.
Habana	0.
	syl	Ha+ba+na
	pron	<a1$Bana>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Havana}.
habanera	ety	from Spanish danza habanera Havanan dance
habanera	1.
	syl	ha+ba+ne:ra
	pron	<2h@b*1ne*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow Cuban dance in duple time.
habanera	2.
	syl	ha+ba+ne:ra
	pron	<2h@b*1ne*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
Habaneros	infl
	head	Habanero
	syl	Ha+ba+ne:ros
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
habeas corpus	ety	C15: from the opening of the Latin writ, literally: you may have the body
habeas corpus	0.
	syl	ha+be:as cor+pus
	pron	<1hAbi*s> <1kc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ ordering a person to be brought before a court or judge, esp. so that the court may ascertain whether his detention is lawful.
haberdasher	ety	C14: from Anglo-French hapertas small items of merchandise, of obscure origin
haberdasher	1.
	syl	hab+er+dash+er
	pron	<1h@b*2d@S*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dealer in small articles for sewing, such as buttons, zips, and ribbons.
haberdasher	2.
	syl	hab+er+dash+er
	pron	<1h@b*2d@S*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a men's outfitter.
haberdasheries	infl
	head	haberdashery
	syl	hab+er+dash+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haberdashery	0.
	syl	hab+er+dash+er:y
	pron	<1h@b*2d@S*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the goods or business kept by a haberdasher.
habergeon	ety	C14: from Old French haubergeon a little #7hauberk 
haubergeon	alt
	head	habergeon
	or	habergeon
	syl	hau+ber+geon
	pos	n.
habergeon	0.
	or	haubergeon
	syl	hab+er+geon
	pron	<1h@b*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light sleeve?!less coat of mail worn in the 14th century under the plated hauberk.
Haber process	ety	named after Fritz Haber (1868-1934), German chemist
Haber process	0.
	syl	Ha:ber pro+cess
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial process for producing ammonia by reacting atmospheric nitrogen with hydrogen at about 200 atmospheres (2#M10%7 pascals) and 500?%C in the presence of a catalyst, usually iron.
habile	ety	C14: from Latin habilis, from hab*_ere to have; see #7able 
habile	1.
	syl	hab+ile
	pron	<1h@bEl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	skilful.
habile	2.
	syl	hab+ile
	pron	<1h@bEl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fit.
habiliment	ety	C15: from Old French habillement, from habiller to dress, from bille log; see #7{billet %2}
habiliment	0.
	syl	ha+bil:i+ment
	pron	<h*1bilim*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	dress or attire.
habilitate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin habilit*_are to make fit, from Latin habilit*_as aptness, readiness; see #7ability 
habilitate	1.
	syl	ha+bil:i+tate
	pron	<h*1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S., chiefly Western.
	def	to equip and finance (a mine).
habilitate	2.
	syl	ha+bil:i+tate
	pron	<h*1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to qualify for office.
habilitate	3.
	syl	ha+bil:i+tate
	pron	<h*1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to clothe.
habilitation	sub
	head	habilitate
	syl	ha+2bil:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
habilitator	sub
	head	habilitate
	syl	ha+1bil:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
habit	ety	C13: from Latin habitus custom, from hab*_ere to have
habit	1.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency or disposition to act in a particular way.
habit	2.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	established custom, usual practice, etc.
habit	3.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a learned behavioural response that has become associated with a particular situation, esp. one frequently repeated.
habit	4.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	mental disposition or attitude.
	exam	1	a good working habit of mind.
habit	5.a.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a practice or substance to which a person is addicted.
	exam	1	drink has become a habit with him.
habit	5.b.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being dependent on something, esp. a drug.
habit	6.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany, zoology.
	def	the method of growth, type of existence, or general appearance of a plant or animal.
	exam	1	a climbing habit;
	exam	2	a burrowing habit.
habit	7.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the customary apparel of a particular occupation, rank, etc., now esp. the costume of a nun or monk.
habit	8.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {riding habit}. a woman's riding dress.
habit	9.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	short for {crystal habit}.
habit	10.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clothe.
habit	11.
	syl	hab+it
	pron	<1h@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {inhabit} or {habituate}.
habitable	0.
	syl	hab+it+a:ble
	pron	<1h@bit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be lived in.
habitability	sub
	head	habitable
	or	habitableness
	syl	hab+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
habitableness	sub
	head	habitable
	or	habitability
	syl	hab+it+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
habitably	sub
	head	habitable
	syl	hab+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
habitant	1.
	syl	hab+it+ant
	pron	<1h@bitNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {inhabitant}.
habitant	2.a.
	syl	hab+it+ant
	pron	<1h@bitNt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the original French settlers in Canada or Louisiana.
habitant	2.b.
	syl	hab+it+ant
	pron	<1h@bitNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a descendant of these settlers.
habitat	ety	C18: from Latin: it inhabits, from habit*_are to dwell, from hab*_ere to have
habitat	1.
	syl	hab:i+tat
	pron	<1h@bi2t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural home of an animal or plant.
habitat	2.
	syl	hab:i+tat
	pron	<1h@bi2t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in which a person, group, class, etc., is normally found.
habitation	1.
	syl	hab:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2h@bi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwelling place.
habitation	2.
	syl	hab:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2h@bi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	occupa?!tion of a dwelling place.
habitational	sub
	head	habitation
	syl	hab:i+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
habited	1.
	syl	hab+it+ed
	pron	<1h@bitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	dressed in a habit.
habited	2.
	syl	hab+it+ed
	pron	<1h@bitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	clothed.
habit-forming	0.
	syl	hab:it-form:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an activity, indulgence, etc.
	def	tending to become a habit or addiction.
habitual	1.
	syl	ha+bit:u+al
	pron	<h*1bitju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	done or experienced regularly and repeatedly.
	exam	1	the habitual Sunday walk.
habitual	2.
	syl	ha+bit:u+al
	pron	<h*1bitju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	by habit.
	exam	1	a habitual drinker.
habitual	3.
	syl	ha+bit:u+al
	pron	<h*1bitju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	customary; usual.
	exam	1	his habitual comment.
habitually	sub
	head	habitual
	syl	ha+1bit:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
habitualness	sub
	head	habitual
	syl	ha+1bit:u+al+ness
	pos	n.
habituate	1.
	syl	ha+bit:u+ate
	pron	<h*1bitju2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to accustom; make used to.
habituate	2.
	syl	ha+bit:u+ate
	pron	<h*1bitju2At>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to frequent.
habituation	sub
	head	habituate
	syl	ha+2bit:u:1a+tion
	pos	n.
habitude	0.
	syl	hab:i+tude
	pron	<1h@bi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	habit or tendency.
habitudinal	sub
	head	habitude
	syl	hab:i+1tu+di+nal
	pos	adj.
habitu'e	ety	C19: from French, from habituer to frequent
habitu'e	0.
	syl	ha+bit:u:*'e
	pron	<h*1bitju2A>
	pos	n.
	def	a frequent visitor to a place.
habitus	ety	C19: from Latin: state, #7habit 
habitus	infl
	syl	hab:i+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
habitus	1.
	syl	hab:i+tus
	pron	<1h@bit*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	general physical state, esp. with regard to susceptibility to disease.
habitus	2.
	syl	hab:i+tus
	pron	<1h@bit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	tendency or inclination, esp. of plant or animal growth; habit.
Habsburg	0.
	syl	Habs:burg
	pron	<1ha:ps2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Hapsburg}.
habu	ety	the native name in the Ryukyu Islands
habu	0.
	syl	ha:bu
	pron	<1ha:bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large venomous snake, of Okinawa and other Ryukyu Islands: family (pit vipers).
HAC	0.
	syl	H.A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Honourable Artillery Company.
h'avcek	ety	from Czech
h'avcek	0.
	syl	h*'a+*vcek
	pron	<1ha:Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a diacritic mark (*v ) placed over certain letters in order to modify their sounds, esp. used in Slavonic languages to indicate various forms of palatal articulation, as in the affricate and the fricative trill used in Czech.
hachure	ety	C19: from French, from hacher to chop up, #7{hatch %3}
hachure	1.
	syl	ha+chure
	pron	<h@1Sju*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hatching}.
hachure	2.
	syl	ha+chure
	pron	<h@1Sju*>
	pos	n.
	def	shading of short lines drawn on a relief map to indicate gradients.
hachure	3.
	syl	ha+chure
	pron	<h@1Sju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or show by hachures.
hacienda	ety	C18: from Spanish, from Latin facienda things to be done, from facere to do
hacienda	1.a.
	syl	hac:i+en+da
	pron	<2h@si1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ranch or large estate.
hacienda	1.b.
	syl	hac:i+en+da
	pron	<2h@si1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	any substantial stock-raising, mining, or manufacturing establishment in the country.
hacienda	2.
	syl	hac:i+en+da
	pron	<2h@si1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	the main house on such a ranch or plantation.
hack	ety	Old English haccian; related to Old Frisian hackia, Middle High German hacken 
hack	H1.1.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at or away
	def	to cut or chop (at) irregularly, roughly, or violently.
hack	H1.2.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut and clear (a way, path, etc.), as through undergrowth.
hack	H1.3.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in sport, esp. rugby
	def	to foul (an opposing player) by kicking or striking his shins.
hack	H1.4.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	to commit the foul of striking (an opposing player) on the arm.
hack	H1.5.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cough in short dry spasmodic bursts.
hack	H1.6.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce or cut (a story, article, etc.) in a damaging way.
hack	H1.7.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to tolerate.
	exam	1	I can't hack it.
hack to bits	8.
	head	hack
	syl	hack to bits.
	def	to damage severely.
	exam	1	his reputation was hacked to bits.
hack	H1.9.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut, chop, notch, or gash, esp. as made by a knife or axe.
hack	H1.10.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any tool used for shallow digging, such as a mattock or pick.
hack	H1.11.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a chopping blow.
hack	H1.12.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dry spasmodic cough.
hack	H1.13.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a kick on the shins, as in rugby.
hack	H1.14.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a wound from a sharp kick.
hacker	sub
	head	hack
	syl	hack+er
	pos	n.
hack	ety	C17: short for #7hackney 
hack	H2.1.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse kept for riding or (more rarely) for driving.
hack	H2.2.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an old, ill-bred, or overworked horse.
hack	H2.3.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse kept for hire.
hack	H2.4.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a country ride on horseback.
hack	H2.5.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a drudge.
hack	H2.6.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who produces mediocre literary or journalistic work.
hack	H2.7.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hackney}. a coach or carriage that is for hire.
hack	H2.8.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hackie}.
hack	H2.8.a.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cabdriver.
hack	H2.8.b.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a taxi.
hack	H2.9.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to ride (a horse) cross-country for pleasure.
hack	H2.10.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let (a horse) out for hire.
hack	H2.11.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to write (an article, etc.) as or in the manner of a hack.
hack	H2.12.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to drive a taxi.
hack	H2.13.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	banal, mediocre, or unoriginal.
	exam	1	hack writing.
hack	ety	C16: variant of #7{hatch %2}
hack	H3.1.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack used for fodder for livestock.
hack	H3.2.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a board on which meat is placed for a hawk.
hack	H3.3.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a pile or row of unfired bricks stacked to dry.
hack	H3.4.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (fodder) in such a rack.
hack	H3.5.
	syl	hack
	pron	<h@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (bricks) in a hack.
hackamore	ety	C19: by folk etymology from Spanish j*'aquima headstall, from Old Spanish xaquima, from Arabic shaq*_imah 
hackamore	0.
	syl	hack:a+more
	pron	<1h@k*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a rope or rawhide halter used for unbroken foals.
hackberry	ety	C18: variant of C16 hagberry, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse heggr hackberry
hackberries	infl
	head	hackberry
	syl	hack+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hackberry	1.
	syl	hack+ber:ry
	pron	<1h@k2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any American tree or shrub of the ulmaceous genus having edible cherry-like fruits.
hackberry	2.
	syl	hack+ber:ry
	pron	<1h@k2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit or soft yellowish wood of such a tree.
hagbut	alt
	head	hackbut
	or	hackbut
	syl	hag+but
	pos	n.
hackbut	0.
	or	hagbut
	syl	hack+but
	pron	<1h@kb^t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {arquebus}.
hackbuteer	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hagbuteer
	syl	hack+but+1eer
	pos	n.
hackbutter	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hagbutter
	syl	hack+but+ter
	pos	n.
hagbuteer	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hackbuteer
	syl	hag+but+1eer
	pos	n.
hagbutter	sub
	head	hackbut
	or	hackbutter
	syl	hag+but+ter
	pos	n.
hack hammer	0.
	syl	hack ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	an adze-like tool, used for dressing stone.
hacking	0.
	syl	hack+ing
	pron	<1h@kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cough
	def	harsh, dry, and spasmodic.
coat	alt
	head	hacking jacket
	or	hacking jacket
	syl	coat
	pos	n.
hacking jacket	0.
	or	coat
	syl	hack+ing jack+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a riding jacket with side or back vents and slanting pockets.
hackle	ety	C15: variant of #7heckle 
hackle	H1.1.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the long slender feathers on the necks of the turkey, pheasant, etc.
hackle	H1.2.a.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	parts of an artificial fly made from hackle feathers, representing the legs of a real fly.
hackle	H1.2.b.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hackle fly}.
hackle	H1.3.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel flax comb.
hackle	H1.4.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comb (flax) using a hackle.
hackler	sub
	head	hackle
	syl	hack+ler
	pos	n.
hackle	ety	C16: from #7hack %1; related to Middle Dutch hakkelen 
hackle	H2.0.
	syl	hack+le
	pron	<1h@kL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to hack or be hacked; mangle.
hackle fly	0.
	syl	hack+le fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly made from the hackle feathers of a turkey, etc.
hackles	1.
	syl	hack+les
	pron	<1h@kLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hairs on the back of the neck and the back of a dog, cat, etc., which rise when the animal is angry or afraid.
hackles	2.
	syl	hack+les
	pron	<1h@kLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	anger or resentment (esp. in the phrases {get one's hackles up, make one's hackles rise}) .
hackney	ety	C14: probably after H#7ackney, where horses were formerly raised; sense 4 meaning derives from the allusion to a weakened hired horse
hackney	1.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact breed of harness horse with a high-stepping trot.
hackney	2.a.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a coach or carriage that is for hire.
hackney	2.b.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hackney carriage.
hackney	3.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular term for {hack%2} (sense 1).
hackney	4.
	syl	hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make commonplace and banal by too frequent use.
hackneyism	sub
	head	hackney
	syl	hack+ney+ism
	pos	n.
Hackney	0.
	syl	Hack+ney
	pron	<1h@kni>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of NE Greater London: formed in 1965 from the former boroughs of Shoreditch, Stoke Newington, and Hackney; nearby are {Hackney Marshes}, the largest recreation ground in London. Pop.: 192500 (1976 est.).
hackneyed	0.
	syl	hack+neyed
	pron	<1h@knid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of phrases, fashions, etc.
	def	used so often as to be trite, dull, and stereotyped.
hacksaw	1.
	syl	hack+saw
	pron	<1h@k2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a handsaw for cutting metal, with a hard-steel blade in a frame under tension.
hacksaws	infl
	head	hacksaw
	syl	hack+saws
	pos	vb.
hacksawing	infl
	head	hacksaw
	syl	hack+saw+ing
	pos	vb.
hacksawed	infl
	head	hacksaw
	or	hacksawn
	syl	hack+sawed
	pos	vb.
hacksawn	infl
	head	hacksaw
	or	hacksawed
	syl	hack+sawn.
	pos	vb.
hacksaw	2.
	syl	hack+saw
	pron	<1h@k2sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut with a hacksaw.
had	0.
	syl	had
	pron	<h@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {have}.
hadal	ety	C20: from French, from Had*'es H#7ades 
hadal	0.
	syl	ha+dal
	pron	<1hAdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting the parts of the ocean below about 6000 metres (18000 ft.).
hadaway	ety	perhaps from #7hold %1#7+away 
hadaway	0.
	syl	had:a+way
	pron	<2h@d*1wA>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	an exclamation urging the hearer to refrain from delay in the execution of a task.
haddock	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
haddocks	infl
	head	haddock
	or	haddock
	syl	had+docks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haddock	infl
	or	haddocks
	syl	had+dock.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haddock	0.
	syl	had+dock
	pron	<1h@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a North Atlantic gadoid food fish, similar to but smaller than the cod.
hade	ety	C18: of unknown origin
hade	1.
	syl	hade
	pron	<hAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the angle made to the vertical by the plane of a fault or vein.
hade	2.
	syl	hade
	pron	<hAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Geology.
	usage	of faults, or veins
	def	to incline from the vertical.
Hades	1.a.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the underworld abode of the souls of the dead.
Hades	1.b.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Pluto, the god of the underworld, brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone.
Hades	2.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the abode or state of the dead.
Hades	3.
	syl	Ha+des
	pron	<1hAdEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	hell.
Hadean	sub
	head	Hades
	syl	Ha+de:an
	pron	<hA1dE*n>, <1hAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
Hadramaut	alt
	head	Hadhramaut
	or	Hadhramaut
	syl	Ha+dra+maut
	pron	<2ha:dr*1mc:t>
	pos	n.
Hadhramaut	0.
	or	Hadramaut
	syl	Ha+dhra+maut
	pron	<2ha:dr*1mc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a plateau region of the S Arabian Peninsula, in E Southern Yemen on the Indian Ocean: corresponds roughly to the former East Aden Protectorate. Area: about 151500 sq. km (58500 sq. miles).
Hadith	ety	Arabic
Hadith	0.
	syl	Had+ith
	pron	<1h@diT>, <ha:1dET>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of tradition and legend about Mohammed and his followers.
hadjes	infl
	head	hadj
	syl	hadj:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hadj	0.
	syl	hadj
	pron	<h@J>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hajj}.
hadjis	infl
	head	hadji
	syl	hadj:is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hadji	0.
	syl	hadj:i
	pron	<1h@Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hajji}.
hadn't	0.
	syl	had:n't
	pron	<1h@dNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	had not.
Adrian	alt
	head	Hadrian
	or	Hadrian
	syl	A:dri:an
	pos	n.
Hadrian	0.
	or	Adrian
	syl	Ha:dri:an
	pron	<1hAdri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 76-138 #7a.d., Roman emperor (117-138); adopted son and successor of Trajan. He travelled throughout the Roman empire, strengthening its frontiers and encouraging learning and architecture, and in Rome he reorganized the army and codified Roman law.
Hadrian's Wall	0.
	syl	Ha:dri:an's Wall
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified Roman wall across N England, of which substantial parts remain, extending from the Solway Firth in the west to the mouth of the River Tyne in the east. It was built in 120-123 #7a.d. on the orders of the emperor Hadrian as a defence against the N British tribes.
hadron	ety	C20: from Greek hadros heavy, from had*_en enough+-#7on  &- had+#!ron+ic adj.
hadron	0.
	syl	had+ron
	pron	<1h@dron>
	pos	n.
	def	any elementary particle, excluding leptons and photons, capable of taking part in a strong nuclear interaction.
hadrosaur	ety	C19: from Greek hadros thick, fat#7+ -#7saur 
hadrosaurus	alt
	head	hadrosaur
	or	hadrosaur
	syl	ha+dro+saur+us
	pron	<2h@dr*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
hadrosaur	0.
	or	hadrosaurus
	syl	had+ro+saur
	pron	<1h@dr*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any bipedal Upper Cretaceous dinosaur of the genus and related genera: partly aquatic, with a duck-billed skull and webbed feet.
hadst	0.
	syl	hadst
	pron	<h@dst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou
	def	a singular form of the past tense (indicative mood) of {have}.
hae	0.
	syl	hae
	pron	<hA>, <h@>
	pos	vb.
	def	a Scottish variant of {have}.
haecceity	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin haecceitas, literally: thisness, from haec, feminine of hic this
haecceities	infl
	head	haecceity
	syl	haec+ce+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haecceity	0.
	syl	haec+ce+i:ty
	pron	<hek1sEiti>, <hEk->
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	some?!thing that makes an object unique. Compare {quiddity}.
Ernst Heinrich	infl
	head	Haeckel
	syl	Ernst Hein:rich
	pron	<1ernst> <1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Haeckel	0.
	syl	Haeck:el
	pron	German <1hekL>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-1919, German biologist and philosopher. He formulated the recapitulation theory of evolution and was an exponent of the philosophy of materialistic monism.
Haeckelian	sub
	head	Haeckel
	syl	Haeck+e:li:an
	pron	<he1kEli*n>
	pos	adj.
haem	ety	C20: shortened from #7haematin 
heme	alt
	head	haem
	or	haem
	syl	heme
	pron	<hEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haem	0.
	or	heme
	syl	haem
	pron	<hEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a complex red organic pigment containing ferrous iron, present in haemoglobin.
haem-	0.
	syl	haem-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant of {haemo-} before a vowel. Also (esp. U.S.): {hem-}
haema-	0.
	syl	hae:ma-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a variant of {haemo-}. Also (U.S.): {he@.ma-}
hemachrome	alt
	head	haemachrome
	or	haemachrome
	syl	he:ma+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemachrome	0.
	or	hemachrome
	syl	hae:ma+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {haemochrome}.
hemacytometer	alt
	head	haemacytometer
	or	haemacytometer
	syl	he:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2hEm*?!sI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemacytometer	0.
	or	hemacytometer
	syl	hae:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2hEm*?!sI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	variants of {haemocytometer}.
hemagglutinate	alt
	head	haemagglutinate
	or	haemagglutinate
	syl	he+mag+glu+tin+ate
	pron	<2hEm*?!1glu:ti2nAt>, <2hem->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
haemagglutinate	0.
	or	hemagglutinate
	syl	hae+mag+glu+tin+ate
	pron	<2hEm*?!1glu:ti2nAt>, <2hem->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause the clumping of red blood cells in (a blood sample, etc.).
hemagglutinin	alt
	head	haemagglutinin
	or	haemagglutinin
	syl	he+mag+glu+ti+nin
	pron	<2hEm*?!1glu:tin*n>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemagglutinin	0.
	or	hemagglutinin
	syl	hae+mag+glu+ti+nin
	pron	<2hEm*?!1glu:tin*n>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	an antibody that causes the clumping of red blood cells.
hemagogue	alt
	head	haemagogue
	or	haemagogue
	syl	he:ma+gogue
	pron	<1hEm*?!2gog>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemagog	infl
	head	haemagogue
	syl	he:ma+gog
	pron	<1hEm*?!2gog>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemagogue	1.
	or	hemagogue
	syl	hae:ma+gogue
	pron	<1hEm*?!2gog>
	pos	adj.
	def	promoting the flow of blood.
haemagogue	2.
	or	hemagogue
	syl	hae:ma+gogue
	pron	<1hEm*?!2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that promotes the flow of blood, esp. the menstrual flow.
hemal	alt
	head	haemal
	or	haemal
	syl	he+mal
	pron	<1hEm*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemal	1.
	or	hemal
	syl	hae+mal
	pron	<1hEm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the blood or the blood vessels.
haemal	2.
	or	hemal
	syl	hae+mal
	pron	<1hEm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the region of the body containing the heart.
hematein	alt
	head	haematein
	or	haematein
	syl	he:ma+te:in
	pron	<2hEm*1tEin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematein	0.
	or	hematein
	syl	hae+ma+te:in
	pron	<2hEm*1tEin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purple water-insoluble crystalline substance obtained from logwood and used as an indicator and biological stain. Formula: C\1\6H\1\2O\6.
haematemesis	ety	C19: from #7haemato -#7+ Greek emesis vomiting
hematemesis	alt
	head	haematemesis
	or	haematemesis
	syl	he:ma+tem+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*1temisis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematemesis	0.
	or	hematemesis
	syl	hae:ma+tem+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*1temisis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	vomiting of blood, esp. as the result of a bleeding ulcer. Compare {haemoptysis}.
hematic	alt
	head	haematic
	or	haematic
	syl	he+mat+ic
	pron	<hE1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematic	1.
	or	hematic
	syl	hae+mat+ic
	pron	<hE1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {haemic}. relating to, acting on, having the colour of, or containing blood.
haematic	2.
	or	hematic
	syl	hae+mat+ic
	pron	<hE1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for a {haematinic}.
hematin	alt
	head	haematin
	or	haematin
	syl	hem:a+tin
	pron	<1hem*tin>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematin	0.
	or	hematin
	syl	haem:a+tin
	pron	<1hem*tin>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a dark bluish or brownish pigment containing iron in the ferric state, obtained by the oxidation of haem.
hematinic	alt
	head	haematinic
	or	haematinic
	syl	hem:a+tin+ic
	pron	<2hem*1tinik>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematinic	1.
	or	hematinic
	syl	haem:a+tin+ic
	pron	<2hem*1tinik>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {haematic}. an agent that stimulates the production of red blood cells or increases the amount of haemoglobin in the blood. {~}
haematinic	2.
	or	hematinic
	syl	haem:a+tin+ic
	pron	<2hem*1tinik>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	def	having the effect of enriching the blood.
haematite	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek haimatit*_es resembling blood, from haima blood
hematite	alt
	head	haematite
	or	haematite
	syl	hem:a+tite
	pron	<1hEm*2tIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematite	0.
	or	hematite
	syl	haem:a+tite
	pron	<1hEm*2tIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a red or reddish-black mineral consisting of ferric oxide in hexagonal crystalline form: the principal ore of iron. Formula: Fe\2O\3.
haematitic	sub
	head	haematite
	or	hematitic
	syl	haem:a+tit+ic
	pron	<2hEm*1titik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
hematitic	sub
	head	haematite
	or	haematitic
	syl	hem:a+tit+ic
	pron	<2hEm*1titik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemato-	ety	from Greek haima, haimat- blood
hematoblast	alt
	head	haematoblast
	or	haematoblast
	syl	he+mat:o+blast
	pron	<hE1m@t*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematoblast	0.
	or	hematoblast
	syl	hae+mat:o+blast
	pron	<hE1m@t*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the undifferentiated cells in the bone marrow that develop into blood cells.
haematoblastic	sub
	head	haematoblast
	or	hematoblastic
	syl	hae+2mat:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
hematoblastic	sub
	head	haematoblast
	or	haematoblastic
	syl	he+2mat:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematocele	alt
	head	haematocele
	or	haematocele
	syl	hem:a+to+cele
	pron	<1hem*t*u2sEl>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematocele	0.
	or	hematocele
	syl	haem:a+to+cele
	pron	<1hem*t*u2sEl>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a collection of blood in a body cavity, as in the space surrounding the testis; blood cyst.
haematocrit	ety	C20: from #7haemato -#7+ -#7crit, from Greek krit*_es judge, from krinein to separate
hematocrit	alt
	head	haematocrit
	or	haematocrit
	syl	hem:a+to+crit
	pron	<1hem*t*ukrit>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematocrit	1.
	or	hematocrit
	syl	haem:a+to+crit
	pron	<1hem*t*ukrit>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	a centrifuge for separating blood cells from plasma.
haematocrit	2.
	or	hematocrit
	syl	haem:a+to+crit
	pron	<1hem*t*ukrit>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {packed cell volume}. the ratio of the volume occupied by these cells, esp. the red cells, to the total volume of blood, expressed as a percentage.
hematocryal	alt
	head	haematocryal
	or	haematocryal
	syl	hem:a+to+cry+al
	pron	<2hem*t*u1krI*l>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematocryal	0.
	or	hematocryal
	syl	haem:a+to+cry+al
	pron	<2hem*t*u1krI*l>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {poikilothermal}.
hematogenesis	alt
	head	haematogenesis
	or	haematogenesis
	syl	hem:a+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2hem*t*u?!1Jenisis>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematogenesis	0.
	or	hematogenesis
	syl	haem:a+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2hem*t*u?!1Jenisis>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {haematopoiesis}.
haematogenic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	hematogenic
	syl	haem:a+to+1gen+ic
	pron	<2hem*t*uJi1netik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
haematogenetic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	hematogenetic
	syl	haem:a+to+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2hem*t*uJi1netik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
hematogenic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	haematogenic
	syl	hem:a+to+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematogenetic	sub
	head	haematogenesis
	or	haematogenetic
	syl	hem:a+to+ge:1net+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematogenous	alt
	head	haematogenous
	or	haematogenous
	syl	hem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJ?!in*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematogenous	1.
	or	hematogenous
	syl	haem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJ?!in*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	def	producing blood.
haematogenous	2.
	or	hematogenous
	syl	haem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJ?!in*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by, derived from, or originating in the blood.
haematogenous	3.
	or	hematogenous
	syl	haem:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2hem*1toJ?!in*s>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacteria, cancer cells, etc.
	def	borne by or distributed by the blood.
haemoid	infl
	head	haematoid
	or	hematoid
	syl	hae+moid
	pos	adj.
hematoid	infl
	head	haematoid
	or	haemoid
	syl	he:ma+toid
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemoid	infl
	head	haematoid
	syl	he+moid
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematoid	0.
	syl	hae:ma+toid
	pron	<1hEm*2tcid>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling blood.
hematology	alt
	head	haematology
	or	haematology
	syl	he:ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2hEm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematology	0.
	or	hematology
	syl	hae:ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2hEm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with diseases of the blood and blood-forming tissues.
haematologic	sub
	head	haematology
	syl	hae:ma+to+log+ic
	pron	<2hEm*?!t*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
haematological	sub
	head	haematology
	or	hematologic
	syl	hae:ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hematologic	sub
	head	haematology
	or	haematological
	syl	he:ma+to+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematological	sub
	head	haematology
	syl	he:ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematologist	sub
	head	haematology
	or	hematologist
	syl	haema+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hematologist	sub
	head	haematology
	or	haematologist
	syl	he:ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hematolysis	alt
	head	haematolysis
	or	haematolysis
	syl	he:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematolyses	infl
	head	haematolysis
	syl	hae:ma+tol:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematolysis	0.
	or	hematolysis
	syl	hae:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {haemolysis}.
hematoma	alt
	head	haematoma
	or	haematoma
	syl	he:ma+to+ma
	pron	<2hEm*1t*um*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematomas	infl
	head	haematoma
	or	haematomata
	syl	hae:ma+to+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematomata	infl
	head	haematoma
	or	haematomas
	syl	hae:ma+to+ma:ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematoma	0.
	or	hematoma
	syl	hae:ma+to+ma
	pron	<2hEm*1t*um*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumour of clotted or partially clotted blood.
haemopoiesis	infl
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	hematopoiesis
	syl	hae:mo+poi+e:sis
	pos	n.
hematopoiesis	infl
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	haemopoiesis
	syl	hem:a+to+poi+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hemopoiesis	infl
	head	haematopoiesis
	syl	he:mo+poi+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematopoiesis	0.
	syl	haem:a+to+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2hem*t*upci1Esis>, <2hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the formation of blood. Also called: {haematosis, haematogenesis}.
haematopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	syl	haem:a+to+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hem*t*upci1etik>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
haemopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	hematopoietic
	syl	hae:mo+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hEm*pci1etik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
hematopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	or	haemopoietic
	syl	hem:a+to+poi+1et+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemopoietic	sub
	head	haematopoiesis
	syl	he:mo+poi+1et+ic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hematosis	alt
	head	haematosis
	or	haematosis
	syl	he:ma+to+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1t*usis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematosis	1.
	or	hematosis
	syl	hae:ma+to+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1t*usis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {haematopoiesis}.
haematosis	2.
	or	hematosis
	syl	hae:ma+to+sis
	pron	<2hEm*1t*usis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the oxygenation of venous blood in the lungs.
haematothematothermal	alt
	head	haematothermal
	or	haematothermal
	syl	haem:a+to+them:a+to+ther+mal
	pron	<2hem*t*u?!1TR:m*l>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haematothermal	0.
	or	haematothematothermal
	syl	haem:a+to+ther+mal
	pron	<2hem*t*u?!1TR:m*l>, <2hE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {homoiothermal}.
haematoxylin	ety	C19: from New Latin Haematoxylon genus name of logwood, from #7haemato -#7+ Greek xulon wood+-#7in 
hematoxylin	alt
	head	haematoxylin
	or	haematoxylin
	syl	he:ma+tox:y+lin
	pron	<2hEm*1toksilin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematoxylin	1.
	or	hematoxylin
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lin
	pron	<2hEm*1toksilin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish crystalline compound that turns red on exposure to light: obtained from logwood and used in dyes and as a biological stain. Formula: C\1\6H\1\4O\6.3H\2O.
haematoxylin	2.
	or	hematoxylin
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lin
	pron	<2hEm*1toksilin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {haematoxylon}.
haematoxylon	ety	C19: see #7haematoxylin 
haematoxylin	alt
	head	haematoxylon
	or	haematoxylon
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lin
	pos	n.
haematoxylon	0.
	or	haematoxylin
	syl	hae:ma+tox:y+lon
	pron	<2hEm*1toksilon>
	pos	n.
	def	any thorny leguminous tree of the genus esp. the logwood, of tropical America and SW Africa. The heartwood yields the dye haematoxylin.
haematoxylic	sub
	head	haematoxylon
	syl	hae:ma+tox+yl+ic
	pron	<2hEm*tok1silik>
	pos	adj.
hematozoon	alt
	head	haematozoon
	or	haematozoon
	syl	he:ma+to+zo+on
	pron	<2hEm*t*u1z*uon>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematozoa	infl
	head	haematozoon
	syl	hae:ma+to+zo:a
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haematozoon	0.
	or	hematozoon
	syl	hae:ma+to+zo+on
	pron	<2hEm*t*u1z*uon>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	any microorganism, esp. a protozoan, that is parasitic in the blood.
hematuria	alt
	head	haematuria
	or	haematuria
	syl	he:ma+tu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*1tju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haematuria	0.
	or	hematuria
	syl	hae:ma+tu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*1tju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of blood or red blood cells in the urine.
haematuric	sub
	head	haematuria
	or	hematuric
	syl	hae:ma+1tu+ric
	pos	adj.
hematuric	sub
	head	haematuria
	or	haematuric
	syl	he:ma+1tu+ric
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemic	alt
	head	haemic
	or	haemic
	syl	he+mic
	pron	<1hEmik>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemic	0.
	or	hemic
	syl	hae+mic
	pron	<1hEmik>, <1hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {haematic}.
haemin	ety	C20: from #7haemo -#7+ -#7in 
hemin	alt
	head	haemin
	or	haemin
	syl	he+min
	pron	<1hEmin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemin	0.
	or	hemin
	syl	hae+min
	pron	<1hEmin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	haematin chloride; insoluble reddish-brown crystals formed by the action of hydrochloric acid on haematin in a test for the presence of blood.
haemo-	ety	from Greek haima blood
haema-	infl
	head	haemo-
	syl	hae:ma-
hemochrome	alt
	head	haemochrome
	or	haemochrome
	syl	he:mo+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemochrome	0.
	or	hemochrome
	syl	hae:mo+chrome
	pron	<1hEm*2kr*um>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a blood pigment, such as haemoglobin, that carries oxygen.
haemocoel	ety	C19: from #7haemo -#7+ -coel, variant of -#7coele 
hemocoel	alt
	head	haemocoel
	or	haemocoel
	syl	he:mo+coel
	pron	<1hEm*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocoel	0.
	or	hemocoel
	syl	hae:mo+coel
	pron	<1hEm*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the body cavity of many invertebrates, including arthropods and molluscs, developed from part of the blood system.
hemocyanin	alt
	head	haemocyanin
	or	haemocyanin
	syl	he:mo+cy:a+nin
	pron	<2hEm*u1sI*nin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocyanin	0.
	or	hemocyanin
	syl	hae:mo+cy:a+nin
	pron	<2hEm*u1sI*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue copper-containing respiratory pigment in crustaceans and molluscs that functions as haemoglobin.
hemocyte	alt
	head	haemocyte
	or	haemocyte
	syl	he:mo+cyte
	pron	<1hEm*u2sIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocyte	0.
	or	hemocyte
	syl	hae:mo+cyte
	pron	<1hEm*u2sIt>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	any blood cell, esp. a red blood cell.
haemacytometer	infl
	head	haemocytometer
	or	hemocytometer
	syl	hae:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pos	n.
hemocytometer	infl
	head	haemocytometer
	or	haemacytometer
	syl	he:mo+cy+tom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hemacytometer	infl
	head	haemocytometer
	syl	he:ma+cy+tom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemocytometer	0.
	syl	hae:mo+cy+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2hEm*usI1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an apparatus for counting the number of cells in a quantity of blood, typically consisting of a graduated pipette for drawing and diluting the blood and a ruled glass slide on which the cells are counted under a microscope.
haemodialysis	ety	C20: from #7haemo -#7+dialysis 
hemodialysis	alt
	head	haemodialysis
	or	haemodialysis
	syl	he:mo+di+al:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*udI?!1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemodialyses	infl
	head	haemodialysis
	syl	hae:mo+di+al:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemodialysis	0.
	or	hemodialysis
	syl	hae:mo+di+al:y+sis
	pron	<2hEm*udI?!1@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the filtering of circulating blood through a semipermeable membrane in an apparatus ({haemo?!dialyser} or {artificial kidney}) to remove waste products: performed in cases of kidney failure. Also called: {extracorpo?!real dialysis}. See also {dialysis}.
hemoflagellate	alt
	head	haemoflagellate
	or	haemoflagellate
	syl	he:mo+flag+el+late
	pron	<2hEm*1fl@J?!*2lAt>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoflagellate	0.
	or	hemoflagellate
	syl	hae:mo+flag+el+late
	pron	<2hEm*1fl@J?!*2lAt>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a flagellate protozoan, such as a trypanosome, that is parasitic in the blood.
haemoglobin	ety	C19: shortened from #7haematoglobulin 
hemoglobin	alt
	head	haemoglobin
	or	haemoglobin
	syl	he:mo+glo+bin
	pron	<2hEm*u1gl*ubin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoglobin	0.
	or	hemoglobin
	syl	hae:mo+glo+bin
	pron	<2hEm*u1gl*ubin>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a conjugated protein, consisting of haem and the protein globin, that gives red blood cells their characteristic colour. It combines reversibly with oxygen and is thus very important in the transportation of oxygen to tissues. See also {oxyhaemo?!globin}.
hemoglobinuria	alt
	head	haemoglobinuria
	or	haemoglobinuria
	syl	he:mo+glo+bi+nu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*?!2gl*ubi1nju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoglobinuria	0.
	or	hemoglobinuria
	syl	hae:mo+glo+bi+nu+ri:a
	pron	<2hEm*?!2gl*ubi1nju*ri*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of haemoglobin in the urine.
hemoid	alt
	head	haemoid
	or	haemoid
	syl	he+moid
	pron	<1hEmcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemoid	0.
	or	hemoid
	syl	hae+moid
	pron	<1hEmcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {haematoid}.
hemolysin	alt
	head	haemolysin
	or	haemolysin
	syl	he:mo+ly+sin
	pron	<2hEm*u1lIsin>, <2hem*u-> <hi1molisin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemolysin	0.
	or	hemolysin
	syl	hae:mo+ly+sin
	pron	<2hEm*u1lIsin>, <2hem*u-> <hi1molisin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any substance, esp. an antibody, that causes the breakdown of red blood cells.
haematolysis	infl
	head	haemolysis
	or	hemolysis
	syl	hae:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
hemolysis	infl
	head	haemolysis
	or	haematolysis
	syl	he+mol:y+sis
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hematolysis	infl
	head	haemolysis
	syl	he:ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemolyses	infl
	head	haemolysis
	syl	hae+mol:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemolysis	0.
	syl	hae+mol:y+sis
	pron	<hi1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the disinte?!gration of red blood cells, with the release of haemoglobin, occurring in the living organism or in a blood sample. &- {hae@.mo+lyt+ic} {he@.mo+lyt+ic} (@!hi$:m$$$u#!l$It$Ik, @!h$em-)
hemophile	alt
	head	haemophile
	or	haemophile
	syl	he:mo+phile
	pron	<1hEm*u2fIl>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemophile	1.
	or	hemophile
	syl	hae:mo+phile
	pron	<1hEm*u2fIl>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {haemophiliac}.
haemophile	2.
	or	hemophile
	syl	hae:mo+phile
	pron	<1hEm*u2fIl>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a haemophilic bacterium.
hemophilia	alt
	head	haemophilia
	or	haemophilia
	syl	he:mo+phil:i:a
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemophilia	0.
	or	hemophilia
	syl	hae:mo+phil:i:a
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	an inheritable disease, usually affecting only males but transmitted by women to their male children, characterized by loss or impairment of the normal clotting ability of blood so that a minor wound may result in fatal bleeding.
haemophilioid	sub
	head	haemophilia
	or	hemophilioid
	syl	hae:mo+1phil:i+2oid
	pos	adj.
hemophilioid	sub
	head	haemophilia
	or	haemophilioid
	syl	he:mo+1phil:i+2oid
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemophiliac	alt
	head	haemophiliac
	or	haemophiliac
	syl	he:mo+phil:i+ac
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili2@k>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemophiliac	0.
	or	hemophiliac
	syl	hae:mo+phil:i+ac
	pron	<2hEm*u1fili2@k>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a person having haemophilia. Nontechnical name: {bleeder}. Also called: {haemophile}.
hemophilic	alt
	head	haemophilic
	or	haemophilic
	syl	he:mo+phil+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1filik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemophilic	1.
	or	hemophilic
	syl	hae:mo+phil+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1filik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affected by haemophilia.
haemophilic	2.
	or	hemophilic
	syl	hae:mo+phil+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1filik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacteria
	def	growing well in a culture medium containing blood.
hemopoiesis	alt
	head	haemopoiesis
	or	haemopoiesis
	syl	he:mo+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*upci1Esis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemopoiesis	0.
	or	hemopoiesis
	syl	hae:mo+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2hEm*upci1Esis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another name for {haematopoiesis}.
haemopoietic	sub
	head	haemopoiesis
	or	hemopoietic
	syl	hae:mo+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hEm*upci1etik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
hemopoietic	sub
	head	haemopoiesis
	or	haemopoietic
	syl	he:mo+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2hEm*upci1etik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemoptysis	ety	C17: #7haemo -#7+ -ptysis, from Greek ptyein to spit
hemoptysis	alt
	head	haemoptysis
	or	haemoptysis
	syl	hem+op+ty+sis
	pron	<hi1moptisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemoptyses	infl
	head	haemoptysis
	syl	haem+op+ty+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemoptysis	0.
	or	hemoptysis
	syl	haem+op+ty+sis
	pron	<hi1moptisis>
	pos	n.
	def	spitting or coughing up of blood or blood-streaked mucus, as in tuberculosis. Compare {haematemesis}.
haemorrhage	ety	C17: from Latin haemorrhagia; see #7haemo -#7, -#7rrhagia 
hemorrhage	alt
	head	haemorrhage
	or	haemorrhage
	syl	hem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhage	1.
	or	hemorrhage
	syl	haem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	profuse bleeding from ruptured blood vessels. {~}
haemorrhage	2.
	or	hemorrhage
	syl	haem+or+rhage
	pron	<1hem*riJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bleed profusely.
haemorrhagic	sub
	head	haemorrhage
	or	hemorrhagic
	syl	haem+or+rhag+ic
	pron	<2hem*?!1r@Jik>
	pos	adj.
hemorrhagic	sub
	head	haemorrhage
	or	haemorrhagic
	syl	hem+or+rhag+ic
	pron	<2hem*?!1r@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hemorrhoidectomy	alt
	head	haemorrhoidectomy
	or	haemorrhoidectomy
	syl	hem+or+rhoid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2hem*rci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhoidectomies	infl
	head	haemorrhoidectomy
	syl	haem+or+rhoid+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haemorrhoidectomy	0.
	or	hemorrhoidectomy
	syl	haem+or+rhoid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2hem*rci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of haemorrhoids.
haemorrhoids	ety	C14: from Latin haemorrhoidae (plural), from Greek, from haimorrhoos discharging blood, from haimo- #7haemo -#7+ rhein to flow
hemorrhoids	alt
	head	haemorrhoids
	or	haemorrhoids
	syl	hem+or+rhoids
	pron	<1hem*2rcidz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
haemorrhoids	0.
	or	hemorrhoids
	syl	haem+or+rhoids
	pron	<1hem*2rcidz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	swollen and twisted veins in the region of the anus and lower rectum, often painful and bleeding. Nontechnical name: {piles}.
haemorrhoidal	sub
	head	haemorrhoids
	or	hemorrhoidal
	syl	haem+or+1rhoi+dal
	pos	adj.
hemorrhoidal	sub
	head	haemorrhoids
	or	haemorrhoidal
	syl	hem+or+1rhoi+dal
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemostasis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from #7haemo -#7+ Greek stasis a standing still
haemostasia	infl
	head	haemostasis
	or	hemostasis
	syl	hae:mo+sta+si:a
	pron	<2hEm*u1stAZi*>, <-Z*>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
hemostasis	infl
	head	haemostasis
	or	haemostasia
	syl	he:mo+sta+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hemostasia	infl
	head	haemostasis
	syl	he:mo+sta+si:a
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemostasis	1.
	syl	hae:mo+sta+sis
	pron	<2hEm*u1stAsis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	the stopping of bleeding or arrest of blood circulation in an organ or part, as during a surgical operation.
haemostasis	2.
	syl	hae:mo+sta+sis
	pron	<2hEm*u1stAsis>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	stagnation of the blood.
hemostat	alt
	head	haemostat
	or	haemostat
	syl	he:mo+stat
	pron	<1hEm*u2st@t>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
haemostat	1.
	or	hemostat
	syl	hae:mo+stat
	pron	<1hEm*u2st@t>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument that stops bleeding by compression of a blood vessel.
haemostat	2.
	or	hemostat
	syl	hae:mo+stat
	pron	<1hEm*u2st@t>, <1hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical agent that retards or stops bleeding.
hemostatic	alt
	head	haemostatic
	or	haemostatic
	syl	he:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
haemostatic	1.
	or	hemostatic
	syl	hae:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	retarding or stopping the flow of blood within the blood vessels.
haemostatic	2.
	or	hemostatic
	syl	hae:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	adj.
	def	retarding or stopping bleeding.
haemostatic	3.
	or	hemostatic
	syl	hae:mo+stat+ic
	pron	<2hEm*u1st@tik>, <2hem->
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that retards or stops bleeding.
haeremai	ety	C18: Maori, literally: come hither
haeremai	0.
	syl	hae+re+mai
	pron	<1hIr*2mI>
	pos	interj.
	qual	N.Z.
	def	a Maori expression of welcome.
haeredes	infl
	head	haeres
	syl	hae+re:des
	pron	<hi1rEdEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haeres	0.
	syl	hae+res
	pron	<1hi*rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {heres}.
Ha-erh-pin	0.
	syl	Ha-erh-pin
	pron	<1ha:1e*1pin>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Chinese name for {Harbin}.
hafiz	ety	from Persian, from Arabic h*_afiz, from hafiza to guard
hafiz	1.
	syl	ha+fiz
	pron	<1ha:fiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	a title for a person who knows the Koran by heart.
hafiz	2.
	syl	ha+fiz
	pron	<1ha:fiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the guardian of a mosque.
hafnium	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Hafnia, Latin name of Copenhagen+-#7ium 
hafnium	0.
	syl	haf+ni:um
	pron	<1h@fni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright metallic element found in zirconium ores: used in tungsten filaments and as a neutron absorber in nuclear reactors. Symbol: Hf; atomic no.: 72; atomic wt.: 178.49; valency: 4; relative density: 13.31; melting pt.: 2150?%C; boiling pt.: 5400?%C.
haft	ety	Old English h@aft; related to Old Norse hapt, Old High German haft fetter, hefti handle
haft	1.
	syl	haft
	pron	<ha:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle of an axe, knife, etc.
haft	2.
	syl	haft
	pron	<ha:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a haft.
hafter	sub
	head	haft
	syl	haft+er
	pos	n.
Haphtarah	alt
	head	Haftarah
	or	Haftarah
	syl	Haph+ta+rah
	pron	<ha:f1t*ur*>, Hebrew <hafta1ra>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
Haftaroth	infl
	head	Haftarah
	or	Haftarahs
	syl	Haf+ta+roth
	pron	<-1t*ur*ut>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haftarahs	infl
	head	Haftarah
	or	Haftaroth
	syl	Haf+ta+rahs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haftarah	0.
	or	Haphtarah
	syl	Haf+ta+rah
	pron	<ha:f1t*ur*>, Hebrew <hafta1ra>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a reading from the Prophets recited or chanted during the services for Sabbaths, festivals, etc.
hag	ety	Old English h@agtesse witch; related to Old High German hagazussa, Middle Dutch haghetisse 
hag	H1.1.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant or ugly old woman.
hag	H1.2.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a witch.
hag	H1.3.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hagfish}.
hag	H1.4.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a female demon.
haggish	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+gish
	pos	adj.
haggishly	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
haggishness	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+gish+ness
	pos	n.
haglike	sub
	head	hag
	syl	hag+2like
	pos	adj.
hag	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse h*"ogg gap; see #7hew 
hag	H2.1.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>, <ha:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a firm spot in a bog.
hag	H2.2.
	syl	hag
	pron	<h@g>, <ha:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a soft place in a moor.
Hag	0.
	syl	Hag.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Haggai.
Hagar	0.
	syl	Ha:gar
	pron	<1hAga:>, <-g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an Egyptian maid of Sarah, who bore Ishmael to Abraham, Sarah's husband.
hagbut	0.
	syl	hag+but
	pron	<1h@gb^t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {arquebus}.
hagbuteer	sub
	head	hagbut
	or	hagbutter
	syl	hag+but+1eer
	pos	n.
hagbutter	sub
	head	hagbut
	or	hagbuteer
	syl	hag+but+ter
	pos	n.
Hagen	H1.0.
	syl	Ha:gen
	pron	<1ha:g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nibelungenlied
	usage	in the
	def	Siegfried's killer, who in turn is killed by Siegfried's wife, Kriemhild.
Hagen	H2.0.
	syl	Ha+gen
	pron	German <1ha:gN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 196764 (1974 est.).
Walter	infl
	head	Hagen
	syl	Wal:ter.
	pos	n.
Hagen	H3.0.
	syl	Ha:gen
	pron	<1hAg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1969, U.S. golfer.
hagfish	infl
	or	hagfishes
	syl	hag+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagfishes	infl
	head	hagfish
	or	hagfish
	syl	hag+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagfish	0.
	syl	hag+fish
	pron	<1h@g2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any eel-like marine cyclostome vertebrate of the family having a round sucking mouth and feeding on the tissues of other animals and on dead organic material. Often shortened to {hag}.
Haggadah	ety	C19: from Hebrew hagg*_ad*_ah a story, from hagged to tell
Haggada	alt
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadah
	syl	Hag+ga+da
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc>
	pos	n.
Haggadahs	infl
	head	Haggadah
	syl	Hag+ga+dahs
	pron	Hebrew <-1dct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haggadas	infl
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadoth
	syl	Hag+ga+das
	pron	Hebrew <-1dct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haggadoth	infl
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadas
	syl	Hag+ga+doth
	pron	Hebrew <-1dct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haggadah	1.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the nonlegal part of the Talmudic literature and associated Jewish tradition, as contrasted with Halakah.
Haggadah	2.a.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the ritual recitation of the Exodus narrative at the Passover Seder service.
Haggadah	2.b.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the book containing this narrative.
Haggadah	3.
	or	Haggada
	syl	Hag+ga+dah
	pron	<h*1ga:d*>, Hebrew <haga1da>, <-gc1dc>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a traditional homiletic exposition of Scripture.
Haggadahaggadic	sub
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadahaggadical
	syl	Hag+ga+dahag+gad+ic
	pron	<h*1g@dik>, <-1ga:->
	pos	adj.
Haggadahaggadical	sub
	head	Haggadah
	or	Haggadahaggadic
	syl	Hag+ga+dahag+1gad:i+cal
	pos	adj.
haggadist	1.
	syl	hag+ga+dist
	pron	<h*1ga:dist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a writer of Haggadahs.
haggadist	2.
	syl	hag+ga+dist
	pron	<h*1ga:dist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	an expert in or a student of haggadic literature.
haggadistic	sub
	head	haggadist
	syl	hag+ga+dist+ic
	pron	<2h@g*1distik>
	pos	adj.
Haggai	1.a.
	syl	Hag:ga:i
	pron	<1h@gA2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet, whose oracles are usually dated between August and December of 520 #7b.c.
Haggai	2.
	syl	Hag:ga:i
	pron	<1h@gA2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book in which these oracles are contained, chiefly concerned with the rebuilding of the Temple after the Exile. Douay spelling: {Ag@.ge@.us} ($$#!ji$:$$s).
haggard	1.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	careworn or gaunt, as from lack of sleep, anxiety, or starvation.
haggard	2.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	wild or unruly.
haggard	3.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hawk
	def	having reached maturity in the wild before being caught.
haggard	4.
	syl	hag+gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a hawk that has reached maturity before being caught. Compare {eyas, passage hawk}.
haggardly	sub
	head	haggard
	syl	hag+gard+ly
	pos	adv.
haggardness	sub
	head	haggard
	syl	hag+gard+ness
	pos	n.
Haggard	0.
	syl	Hag:gard
	pron	<1h@g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Henry) Ri@.der}. 1856-1925, English author of romantic adventure stories, including (1885).
haggis	ety	C15: perhaps from haggen to #7hack %1
haggis	0.
	syl	hag+gis
	pron	<1h@gis>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish dish made from sheep's or calf's offal, oatmeal, suet, and seasonings boiled in a skin made from the animal's stomach.
haggle	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse haggva to #7hew 
haggle	1.
	syl	hag+gle
	pron	<1h@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to bargain or wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.); barter.
haggle	2.
	syl	hag+gle
	pron	<1h@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to hack.
haggler	sub
	head	haggle
	syl	hag+gler
	pos	n.
hagiarchies	infl
	head	hagiarchy
	syl	hag:i+arch:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiarchy	1.
	syl	hag:i+arch:y
	pron	<1h@gi2a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by saints, holy men, or men in holy orders.
hagiarchy	2.
	syl	hag:i+arch:y
	pron	<1h@gi2a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	an order of saints.
hagio-	ety	via Late Latin from Greek, from hagios holy
hagiocracies	infl
	head	hagiocracy
	syl	hag:i+oc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiocracy	1.
	syl	hag:i+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<2h@gi1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by holy men.
hagiocracy	2.
	syl	hag:i+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<2h@gi1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a state, community, etc., governed by holy men.
Hagiographa	0.
	syl	Hag:i+og+ra+pha
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third of the three main parts into which the books of the Old Testament are divided in Jewish tradition (the other two parts being the Law and the Prophets), comprising Psalms, Proverbs, Job, the Song of Solomon, Ruth, Lamentations, Ecclesiastes, Esther, Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Chronicles. Also called: {Writings}.
hagiographist	alt
	head	hagiographer
	or	hagiographer
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phist
	pos	n.
hagiographer	1.
	or	hagiographist
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes about the lives of the saints.
hagiographer	2.
	or	hagiographist
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the writers of the Hagiographa.
hagiographies	infl
	head	hagiography
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiography	1.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the writing of the lives of the saints.
hagiography	2.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	biography of the saints.
hagiography	3.
	syl	hag:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2h@gi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any biography that idealizes or idolizes its subject.
hagiographic	sub
	head	hagiography
	or	hagiographical
	syl	hag:i:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2h@gi*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
hagiographical	sub
	head	hagiography
	or	hagiographic
	syl	hag:i:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hagiolatry	0.
	syl	hag:i+ol:a+try
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	worship or veneration of saints.
hagiolater	sub
	head	hagiolatry
	syl	hag:i+1ol:a+ter
	pos	n.
hagiolatrous	sub
	head	hagiolatry
	syl	hag:i+1ol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
hagiologies	infl
	head	hagiology
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hagiology	1.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	literature concerned with the lives and legends of saints.
hagiology	2.a.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a biography of a saint.
hagiology	2.b.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of such biographies.
hagiology	3.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative canon of saints.
hagiology	4.
	syl	hag:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2h@gi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a history of sacred writings.
hagiologic	sub
	head	hagiology
	or	hagiological
	syl	hag:i:o+log+ic
	pron	<2h@gi*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
hagiological	sub
	head	hagiology
	or	hagiologic
	syl	hag:i:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hagiologist	sub
	head	hagiology
	syl	hag:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hagioscope	0.
	syl	hag:i:o+scope
	pron	<1h@gi*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for { {squint} (sense 6).}
hagioscopic	sub
	head	hagioscope
	syl	hag:i:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2h@gi*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
hag-ridden	1.
	syl	hag-rid:den
	pos	adj.
	def	tormented or worried, as if by a witch.
hag-ridden	2.
	syl	hag-rid:den
	pos	adj.
	usage	Facetious. of a man
	def	harassed by women.
The	infl
	head	Hague
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Hague	0.
	syl	Hague
	pron	<hAg>
	pos	n.
	def	the seat of government of the Netherlands and capital of South Holland province, situated about 3 km (2 miles) from the North Sea. Pop.: 488788 (1974 est.). Dutch names: {'s Gravenhage, Den Haag}.
Hague Tribunal	0.
	syl	Hague Tri+bu+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a tribunal of judges at The Hague, found?!ed in 1899 to provide a panel of arbitrators for international disputes. It also chooses nominees for election by the United Nations to the International Court of Justice. Official name: {Permanent Court of Arbitration}.
hah	0.
	syl	hah
	pron	<ha:>
	pos	interj.
	def	a variant spelling of {ha}.
haw-haw	alt
	head	ha-ha
	or	ha-ha
	syl	haw-haw
	pos	interj.
ha-ha	H1.1.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	interj.
	def	a representation of the sound of laughter.
ha-ha	H1.2.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing derision, mockery, surprise, etc.
ha-ha	ety	C18: from French haha, probably based on ha&! ejaculation denoting surprise
haw-haw	alt
	head	ha-ha
	or	ha-ha
	syl	haw-haw
	pos	n.
ha-ha	H2.0.
	or	haw-haw
	syl	ha-ha
	pos	n.
	def	a sunken fence bordering a garden or park, that allows uninterrupted views from within.
Otto	infl
	head	Hahn
	syl	Ot:to
	pron	<1cto>
	pos	n.
Hahn	0.
	syl	Hahn
	pron	German <ha:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1968, German physicist: discovered the radioactive element protactinium with Meitner (1917); with Strassmann, demonstrated the nuclear fission of uranium, when it is bombarded with neutrons: Nobel prize for chemistry 1944.
(Christian Friedrich) Samuel	infl
	head	Hahnemann
	syl	(Christian Friedrich) Sa:mu:el
	pron	<1za:muel>
	pos	n.
Hahnemann	0.
	syl	Hah:ne:mann
	pron	German <1ha:n*2man>
	pos	n.
	def	1755-1843, German physician; founder of homeopathy.
Haidas	infl
	head	Haida
	or	Haida
	syl	Hai+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haida	infl
	or	Haidas
	syl	Hai+da
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haida	1.
	syl	Hai+da
	pron	<1hId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a seafaring group of North American Indian peoples inhabiting the coast of British Columbia and SW Alaska.
Haida	2.
	syl	Hai+da
	pron	<1hId*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples, belonging to the Na-Dene phylum.
Haidan	sub
	head	Haida
	syl	Hai+dan
	pos	adj.
Haidar Ali	0.
	syl	Hai:dar A:li
	pron	<1hId*r> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hyder Ali}.
Haiduk	ety	C17: from Hungarian hajd*'uk brigands
Heyduck	infl
	head	Haiduk
	or	Heiduc
	syl	Hey+duck
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
Heiduc	infl
	head	Haiduk
	or	Heyduck
	syl	Hei+duc
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
Haiduk	0.
	syl	Hai+duk
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rural brigand in the European part of the Ottoman Empire.
Haifa	0.
	syl	Hai+fa
	pron	<1hIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Israel, near Mount Carmel, on the Bay of Acre: Israel's chief port, with an oil refinery and other heavy industry. Pop.: 225000 (1974 est.).
Douglas	infl
	head	Haig
	syl	Doug:las
	pos	n.
Haig	0.
	syl	Haig
	pron	<hAg>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Haig. 1861-1928, British field marshal; commander in chief of the British forces in France and Flanders (1915-18).
haik	ety	C18: from Arabic h*_a'ik 
haick	alt
	head	haik
	or	haik
	syl	haick
	pron	<hIk>, <hAk>
	pos	n.
haik	0.
	or	haick
	syl	haik
	pron	<hIk>, <hAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an outer garment of cotton, wool, or silk, for the head and body.
haiku	ety	from Japanese, from hai amusement+ ku verse
hokku	alt
	head	haiku
	or	haiku
	syl	hok+ku
	pos	n.
haiku	infl
	syl	hai+ku.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haiku	0.
	or	hokku
	syl	hai+ku
	pron	<1hIku:>
	pos	n.
	def	an epigrammatic Japanese verse form in 17 syllables.
hail	ety	Old English h@agl; related to Old Frisian heil, Old High German hagal hail, Greek kakhl*_ex pebble
hail	H1.1.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	small pellets of ice falling from cumulonimbus clouds when there are very strong rising air currents.
hail	H1.2.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a shower or storm of such pellets.
hail	H1.3.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	words, ideas, etc., directed with force and in great quantity.
	exam	1	a hail of abuse.
hail	H1.4.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of objects, esp. bullets, spears, etc., directed at someone with violent force.
hail	H1.5.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	with it as subject
	def	to be the case that hail is falling.
hail	H1.6.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often with it as subject
	def	to fall or cause to fall as or like hail.
	exam	1	to hail criticism;
	exam	2	bad language hailed about him.
hail	ety	C12: from Old Norse heill #7whole ; see #7{hale %1}, #7wassail 
hail	H2.1.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to greet, esp. enthusiastically.
	exam	1	the crowd hailed the actress with joy.
hail	H2.2.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to acclaim or acknowl?!edge.
	exam	1	they hailed him as their hero.
hail	H2.3.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attract the attention of by shouting or gesturing.
	exam	1	to hail a taxi;
	exam	2	to hail a passing ship.
hail	H2.4.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to be a native of; originate in.
	exam	1	she hails from India.
hail	H2.5.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of hailing.
hail	H2.6.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a shout or greeting.
hail	H2.7.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	distance across which one can attract attention (esp. in the phrase {within hail) }.
hail	H2.8.
	syl	hail
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	interj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	an exclamation of greeting.
hailer	sub
	head	hail
	syl	hail+er
	pos	n.
Haile Selassie	0.
	syl	Hai:le Se:las:sie
	pron	<1hIli> <s*1l@si>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1892-1975, emperor of Ethiopia (1930-36; 1941-74). During the Italian occupation of Ethiopia (1936-41), he lived in exile in England. He was a prominent figure in the Pan-African movement: deposed 1974.
hail-fellow-well-met	0.
	syl	hail-fel:low-well-met
	pos	adj.
	def	genial and familiar, esp. in an offensive or ingratiating way.
	exam	1	a hail-fellow-well-met slap on the back.
Hail Mary	0.
	syl	Hail Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Ave Maria}.
hailstone	0.
	syl	hail+stone
	pron	<1hAl2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a pellet of hail.
hailstorm	0.
	syl	hail+storm
	pron	<1hAl2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm during which hail falls.
Mike	infl
	head	Hailwood
	syl	Mike.
	pos	n.
Hailwood	0.
	syl	Hail:wood
	pron	<1hAlwud>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, English racing motorcyclist: world champion (250 cc.) 1961 and 1966-67; (350 cc.) 1966-67; and (500 cc.) 1962-65.
Hainan Tao	alt
	head	Hainan
	or	Hainan
	syl	Hai+nan Tao
	pron	<tau>
	pos	n.
Hainan	0.
	or	Hainan Tao
	syl	Hai+nan
	pron	<1hI1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the South China Sea, separated from the mainland of S China by {Hainan Strait}: administratively part of Kwantung province; China's second largest offshore island. Pop.: 2700000 (1956 est.). Area: 33991 sq. km (13124 sq. miles).
Hainault	alt
	head	Hainaut
	or	Hainaut
	syl	Hai+nault
	pron	French <e1no>
	pos	n.
Hainaut	0.
	or	Hainault
	syl	Hai+naut
	pron	French <e1no>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW Belgium: stretches from the Flanders Plain in the north to the Ardennes in the south; coal mines. Capital: Mons. Pop.: 1321846 (1975 est.). Area: 3797 sq. km (1466 sq. miles).
hain't	0.
	syl	hain't
	pron	<hAnt>
	qual	Archaic or dialect. contraction of
	def	has not, have not, is not.
Haiphong	0.
	syl	Hai+phong
	pron	<1hI1foG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Vietnam, on the Red River delta: a major industrial centre. Pop.: 1190900 (1976 est.).
hair	ety	Old English h@ar; related to Old Norse h*_ar, Old High German h*_ar hair, Norwegian herren stiff, hard, Lettish sari bristles, Latin crescere to grow
hair	1.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the threadlike pigmented structures that grow from follicles beneath the skin of mammals and consist of layers of dead keratinized cells.
hair	2.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	a growth of such structures, as on the human head or animal body, which helps prevent heat loss from the body.
hair	3.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any threadlike outgrowth from the epidermis, such as a root hair.
hair	4.a.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric or material made from the hair of some animals.
hair	4.b.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hair carpet;
	exam	2	a hair shirt.
hair	5.
	syl	hair
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hair's-breadth}.
	exam	1	to lose by a hair.
get in someone's hair	6.
	head	hair
	syl	get in someone's hair.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy someone persistently.
hair of the dog (that bit one) 	7.
	head	hair
	syl	hair of the dog (that bit one) .
	def	an alcoholic drink taken as an antidote to a hangover.
keep your hair on	8.
	head	hair
	syl	keep your hair on&!
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	keep calm.
let one's hair down	9.
	head	hair
	syl	let one's hair down.
	def	to behave without reserve.
not turn a hair	10.
	head	hair
	syl	not turn a hair.
	def	to show no surprise, anger, fear, etc.
split hairs	11.
	head	hair
	syl	split hairs.
	def	to make petty and unnecessary distinctions.
hairless	sub
	head	hair
	syl	hair+less
	pos	adj.
hairlike	sub
	head	hair
	syl	hair+2like
	pos	adj.
hairball	0.
	syl	hair+ball
	pron	<1he*2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact mass of hair that forms in the stomach of cats, calves, etc., as a result of licking and swallow?!ing the fur, and causes indigestion and convulsions.
hairbrush	0.
	syl	hair+brush
	pron	<1he*2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a brush for grooming the hair.
haircloth	0.
	syl	hair+cloth
	pron	<1he*2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth woven from horsehair, used in upholstery, etc.
haircut	1.
	syl	hair+cut
	pron	<1he*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of cutting the hair.
haircut	2.
	syl	hair+cut
	pron	<1he*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the style in which hair has been cut.
hairdos	infl
	head	hairdo
	syl	hair+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hairdo	0.
	syl	hair+do
	pron	<1he*2du:>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of a woman's hair, esp. after styling and setting.
hairdresser	1.
	syl	hair+dress:er
	pron	<1he*2dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business is cutting, curling, colouring and arranging hair, esp. that of women.
hairdresser	2.
	syl	hair+dress:er
	pron	<1he*2dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairdresser's establishment. {~} Related adj.: {tonsorial}.
hairdressing	sub
	head	hairdresser
	syl	hair+2dress:ing
	pos	n.
-haired	0.
	syl	-haired
	pos	adj.
	def	having hair as specified.
	exam	1	long-haired.
hair follicle	0.
	syl	hair fol+li+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow tubular cavity that contains the root of a hair, formed by an infolding of the epidermis and corium of the skin.
hair grass	0.
	syl	hair grass
	pos	n.
	def	any grass of the genera etc., having very narrow stems and leaves.
hairgrip	0.
	syl	hair+grip
	pron	<1he*2grip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small tightly bent metal hair clip. Also called (esp. U.S.): {bobby pin}.
hairif	0.
	syl	hair+if
	pron	<1he*rif>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cleavers}.
hairline	1.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural margin formed by hair on the head.
hairline	2.a.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a very narrow line.
hairline	2.b.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hairline crack.
hairline	3.a.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stroke in a typeface.
hairline	3.b.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any typeface consisting of such strokes.
hairline	3.c.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	thin lines beside a character, produced by worn or poorly cast type.
hairline	4.
	syl	hair+line
	pron	<1he*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope or line of hair.
hairnet	0.
	syl	hair+net
	pron	<1he*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several kinds of light netting worn over the hair to keep it in place.
hairpiece	1.
	syl	hair+piece
	pron	<1he*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a wig or toupee.
hairpiece	2.
	syl	hair+piece
	pron	<1he*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {postiche}. a section of extra hair attached to a woman's real hair to give it greater bulk or length. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** member of a ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** #7{hale %1}, ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Mike	infl
	head	Hailwood
	syl	Mike.
	pos	n.
Hailwood	0.
	syl	Hail:wood
	pron	<1hAlwud>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, English racing motorcyclist: world champion (250 cc.) 1961 and 1966-67; (350 cc.) 1966-67; and (500 cc.) 1962-65. release ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** release ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 

  
hairpin	1.
	syl	hair+pin
	pron	<1he*2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin double-pronged pin used by women to fasten the hair.
hairpin	2.
	syl	hair+pin
	pron	<1he*2pin>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; esp. of a bend in a road
	def	curving very sharply.
hair-raising	0.
	syl	hair-rais:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring horror; terrifying.
	exam	1	a hair-raising drop of 600 feet.
hair restorer	0.
	syl	hair re+stor+er
	pos	n.
	def	a lotion claimed to promote hair growth.
hair's-breadth	0.a.
	syl	hair's-breadth
	pos	n.
	def	a very short or imperceptible margin or distance.
hair's-breadth	0.b.
	syl	hair's-breadth
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hair's-breadth escape.
hair seal	0.
	syl	hair seal
	pos	n.
	def	any earless seal, esp. the harbour seal, having a coat of stiff hair with no underfur.
hair sheep	0.
	syl	hair sheep
	pos	n.
	def	any variety of sheep growing hair instead of wool, yielding hides with a finer and tougher grain than those of wool sheep.
hair slide	0.
	syl	hair slide
	pos	n.
	def	a hinged clip with a tortoiseshell, bone, or similar back, used to fasten a girl's hair.
hair space	0.
	syl	hair space
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the thinnest of the metal spaces used in setting type to separate letters or words.
hairsplitting	1.
	syl	hair+split:ting
	pron	<1he*2splitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the making of petty distinctions.
hairsplitting	2.
	syl	hair+split:ting
	pron	<1he*2splitiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	occupied with or based on petty distinctions.
hairsplitter	sub
	head	hairsplitting
	syl	hair+2split:ter
	pos	n.
hairspring	0.
	syl	hair+spring
	pron	<1he*2spriG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	a very fine spiral spring in a timepiece, used to regulate the balance wheel.
hairstreak	0.
	syl	hair+streak
	pron	<1he*2strEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any small butterfly of the genus and related genera, having fringed wings marked with narrow white streaks: family
hair stroke	0.
	syl	hair stroke
	pos	n.
	def	a very fine line in a written character.
hairstyle	0.
	syl	hair+style
	pron	<1he*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular mode of arranging, cutting, or setting the hair. &- {#!hair+@!styl@.ist}
hairtail	0.
	syl	hair+tail
	pron	<1he*2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine spiny-finned fish of the family most common in warm seas, having a long whiplike scaleless body and long sharp teeth. Usual U.S. name: {cutlass fish}.
hair trigger	1.
	syl	hair trig+ger
	pos	n.
	def	a trigger of a firearm that responds to very slight pressure.
hair trigger	2.a.
	syl	hair trig+ger
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanism, reaction, etc., set in operation by slight provocation.
hair trigger	2.b.
	syl	hair trig+ger
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hair-trigger temper.
hairweaving	0.
	syl	hair+weav:ing
	pron	<1he*2wEviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the interweaving of false hair with the hair on a balding person's head.
hairworm	1.
	syl	hair+worm
	pron	<1he*2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any hairlike nematode worm of the family such as the stomach worm, parasitic in the intestines of vertebrates.
hairworm	2.
	syl	hair+worm
	pron	<1he*2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {horsehair worm}. any very thin long worm of the phylum (or class) the larvae of which are parasitic in arthropods.
hairier	infl
	head	hairy
	syl	hair:i+er
	pos	adj.
hairiest	infl
	head	hairy
	syl	hair:i+est.
	pos	adj.
hairy	1.
	syl	hair:y
	pron	<1he*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or covered with hair.
hairy	2.a.
	syl	hair:y
	pron	<1he*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult or problematic.
hairy	2.b.
	syl	hair:y
	pron	<1he*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	scaring, dangerous, or exciting.
hairiness	sub
	head	hairy
	syl	hair:i+ness
	pos	n.
hairy frog	0.
	syl	hair:y frog
	pos	n.
	def	a W African frog, the males of which have glandular hairlike processes on the flanks.
hairy willowherb	0.
	syl	hair:y wil:low+herb
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {codlins-and-cream}.
Haiti	1.
	syl	Hai+ti
	pron	<1hAti>, <ha:1Eti>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic occupying the W part of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean, the E part consisting of the Dominican Republic: ceded by Spain to France in 1697 and became one of the richest colonial possessions in the world, with numerous plantations; slaves rebelled under Toussaint L'Ouverture in 1793 and defeated the French; taken over by the U.S. (1915-41) after long political and economic chaos; under the authoritarian regime of Fran*,cois Duvalier (1957-71). Official language: French; Haitian creole is the common spoken language. Religions: Roman Catholic and voodoo. Currency: gourde. Capital: Port-au-Prince. Pop.: 4314628 (1971). Area: 27749 sq. km (10714 sq. miles).
Haiti	2.
	syl	Hai+ti
	pron	<1hAti>, <ha:1Eti>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Hispaniola}.
Haytian	alt
	head	Haitian
	or	Haitian
	syl	Hay+tian
	pron	<1hASi*n>, <ha:1ES*n>
	pos	adj.
Haitian	1.
	or	Haytian
	syl	Hai+tian
	pron	<1hASi*n>, <ha:1ES*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of Haiti, its inhabitants, or their language.
Haitian	2.
	or	Haytian
	syl	Hai+tian
	pron	<1hASi*n>, <ha:1ES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Haiti.
Haitian	3.
	or	Haytian
	syl	Hai+tian
	pron	<1hASi*n>, <ha:1ES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the creolized French spoken in Haiti.
Haitink	0.
	syl	Hai:tink
	pron	<1hI2tiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Bern@.ard}. born 1929, Dutch orchestral conductor.
hajj	ety	from Arabic hajj pilgrimage
hadj	alt
	head	hajj
	or	hajj
	syl	hadj
	pron	<h@J>
	pos	n.
hajjes	infl
	head	hajj
	or	hadjes
	syl	hajj:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hadjes	infl
	head	hajj
	or	hajjes
	syl	hadj:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hajj	0.
	or	hadj
	syl	hajj
	pron	<h@J>
	pos	n.
	def	the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is required to make at least once in his life.
hadji	infl
	head	hajji
	or	haji
	syl	hadj:i
	pron	<1h@Ji>
	pos	n.
haji	infl
	head	hajji
	or	hadji
	syl	haj:i
	pron	<1h@Ji>
	pos	n.
hajjis	infl
	head	hajji
	syl	haj+jis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hadjis	infl
	head	hajji
	or	hajis
	syl	hadj:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hajis	infl
	head	hajji
	or	hadjis
	syl	haj:is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hajji	1.
	syl	haj+ji
	pron	<1h@Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim who has made a pilgrimage to Mecca: also used as a title. {$D.@T} a@T Christian@T of@T the@T Greek@T Orthodox@T or @T Armenian Churches who has visited Jerusalem.
hake	ety	C15: perhaps from Old Norse haki hook; compare Old English hacod pike; see #7hook 
hakes	alt
	head	hake
	or	hake
	syl	hakes.
	pron	<hAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hake	H1.1.
	or	hakes
	syl	hake
	pron	<hAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any gadoid food fish of the genus such as (European hake), of the N hemisphere, having an elongated body with a large head and two dorsal fins.
hake	H1.2.
	or	hakes
	syl	hake
	pron	<hAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any North American fish of the genus similar and related to species.
hake	H1.3.
	or	hakes
	syl	hake
	pron	<hAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {barracouta}.
hake	ety	C18: variant of #7heck %2
hake	H2.0.
	syl	hake
	pron	<hAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden frame for drying cheese or fish.
hakea	0.
	syl	ha+ke:a
	pron	<1ha:ki*>, <1hAki*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or tree of the Australian genus having a hard woody fruit and often yielding a useful wood: family
Hakenkreuz	ety	literally: hooked cross
Hakenkreuz	0.
	syl	Ha+ken+kreuz
	pron	German <1ha:k*n2krcits>
	pos	n.
	def	the swastika.
hakim	ety	C17: from Arabic, from hakama to rule
hakeem	alt
	head	hakim
	or	hakim
	syl	ha+keem
	pron	<ha:1kEm>, <1ha:kEm>
	pos	n.
hakim	1.
	or	hakeem
	syl	ha+kim
	pron	<ha:1kEm>, <1ha:kEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim judge, ruler, or administrator.
hakim	2.
	or	hakeem
	syl	ha+kim
	pron	<ha:1kEm>, <1ha:kEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim physician.
Richard	infl
	head	Hakluyt
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Hakluyt	0.
	syl	Hak:luyt
	pron	<1h@klu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	??1552-1616, English geog?!rapher, who compiled (1589).
Hakodate	0.
	syl	Ha+ko+da+te
	pron	<2ha:k*u1da:tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Japan, on S Hokkaido: fishing industry and shipbuilding. Pop.: 241663 (1970).
hal-	0.
	syl	hal-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {halo-} before a vowel.
Halafian	0.
	syl	Ha+la+fi:an
	pron	<h*1la:fi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Neolithic culture extending from Iran to the Mediterranean.
Halakah	ety	C19: from Hebrew h*val*_akh*_ah way, from h*_alakh to go
Halacha	alt
	head	Halakah
	or	Halakah
	syl	Ha+la+cha
	pron	<2ha:l*1ka:>, <h*1la:k*>, Hebrew <hala1ka>
	pos	n.
Halakah	0.
	or	Halacha
	syl	Ha+la+kah
	pron	<2ha:l*1ka:>, <h*1la:k*>, Hebrew <hala1ka>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of traditional Jewish literature concerned with the law, as contrasted with Haggadah.
Halakic	sub
	head	Halakah
	or	Halachic
	syl	Ha+lak+ic
	pron	<h*1l@kik>
	pos	adj.
Halachic	sub
	head	Halakah
	or	Halakic
	syl	Ha+lach+ic
	pron	<h*1l@kik>
	pos	adj.
halal	ety	from Arabic: lawful
hallal	alt
	head	halal
	or	halal
	syl	hall+al
	pron	<ha:1la:l>
	pos	vb.
halal	1.
	or	hallal
	syl	hal+al
	pron	<ha:1la:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill (animals) following Muslim law. {~}
halal	2.
	or	hallal
	syl	hal+al
	pron	<ha:1la:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	meat killed in this way.
halation	ety	C19: from #7halo+ -#7ation 
halation	0.
	syl	ha+la+tion
	pron	<h*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	fogging usually seen as a bright ring surrounding a source of light: caused by reflection from the back of the film.
halberd	ety	C15: from Old French hallebarde, from Middle High German helm handle, #7helm %1#7+ barde axe, from Old High German bart #7beard  &- @!hal+ber+#!dier n.
halbert	alt
	head	halberd
	or	halberd
	syl	hal+bert
	pos	n.
halberd	0.
	or	halbert
	syl	hal+berd
	pron	<1h@lb*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a spear fitted with an axe head, used in 15th- and 16th-century warfare.
halcyon	ety	C14: from Latin alcyon, from Greek alku*_on kingfisher, of uncertain origin
halcyon	1.
	syl	hal+cy+on
	pron	<1h@lsi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	peaceful, gentle, and calm.
halcyon	2.
	syl	hal+cy+on
	pron	<1h@lsi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	happy and carefree.
halcyon	3.
	syl	hal+cy+on
	pron	<1h@lsi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	usage	also
	def	a fabulous bird associated with the winter solstice.
halcyon	4.
	syl	hal+cy+on
	pron	<1h@lsi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a poetic name for the {kingfisher}.
halcyon days	5.
	head	halcyon
	syl	halcyon days.
	usage	also
	def	a fortnight of calm weather during the winter solstice.
Halcyone	0.
	syl	Hal+cy:o+ne
	pron	<h@l1sI*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Alcyone%1}.
J (ohn) B (urdon) S (anderson) 	1.
	head	Haldane
	syl	J (ohn) B (urdon) S (anderson) .
	def	1892-1964, Scottish biochemist, geneticist, and writer on sci?!ence.
Haldane	2.
	syl	Hal:dane
	pron	<1hc:ldAn>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {John Scott}. 1860-1936, Scottish physiolo?!gist, noted particularly for his research into industrial diseases.
Richard Burdon	3.
	head	Haldane
	syl	Rich:ard Bur:don
	def	1st Viscount Haldane of Cloan. 1856-1928, British statesman and jurist. As secretary of state for war (1905-12) he reorganized the army and set up the territorial reserve.
hale	ety	Old English h@al #7whole 
hale	H1.1.
	syl	hale
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	healthy and robust (esp. in the phrase {hale and hearty}) .
hale	H1.2.
	syl	hale
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	whole.
haleness	sub
	head	hale
	syl	hale+ness
	pos	n.
hale	ety	C13: from Old French haler, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German hal*_on to fetch, Old English geholian to acquire
hale	H2.1.
	syl	hale
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull or drag; haul.
hale	H2.2.
	syl	hale
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to compel.
haler	sub
	head	hale
	syl	hal+er
	pos	n.
George Ellery	1.
	head	Hale
	syl	George El:ler:y.
	def	1868-1938, U.S. astronomer: undertook research into sunspots and invented the spectro?!heliograph.
Hale	2.
	syl	Hale
	pron	<hAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Mat@.thew}. 1609-76, English judge and scholar; Lord Chief Justice (1671-76).
Haleakala	0.
	syl	Ha+le:a+ka+la
	pron	<2ha:lE2a:ka:1la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in Hawaii, on E Mani Island. Height: 3057 m (10032 ft.). Area of crater: 49 sq. km (19 sq. miles). Depth of crater: 829 m (2720 ft.).
haler	ety	Czech, from Middle High German haller a silver coin, after Hall, Swabian town where the coins were minted
halers	infl
	head	haler
	or	haleru
	syl	ha+lers
	pron	<-l*2ru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haleru	infl
	head	haler
	or	halers
	syl	ha+le:ru
	pron	<-l*2ru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haler	0.
	syl	ha+ler
	pron	<1ha:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Czech monetary unit worth one hundredth of a koruna. Also called: {heller}.
Halesowen	0.
	syl	Hales+ow+en
	pron	<hAlz1*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in the SW West Midlands. Pop.: 53933 (1971).
Ludovic	infl
	head	Hal'evy
	syl	Lu:do:vic
	pron	<lydc1vik>
	pos	n.
Hal'evy	0.
	syl	Ha:l*'e:vy
	pron	French <alA1vi>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-1908, French dramatist and novelist, who collaborated with Meilhac on opera libretti. |&2945|
half	ety	Old English healf; related to Old Norse halfr, Old High German halb, Dutch half 
halves	infl
	head	half
	syl	halves
	pron	<ha:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
half	1.a.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two equal or corresponding parts that together comprise a whole.
half	1.b.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity equalling such a part.
	exam	1	half a dozen.
half	2.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	half a pint, esp. of beer.
half	3.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Football, hockey, etc.
	def	the half of the pitch regarded as belonging to one team.
half	4.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	an equal score on a hole or round with an opponent.
half	5.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various games
	def	either of two periods of play separated by an interval (the {first half} and {second half) }.
half	6.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a half-price ticket on a bus, etc.
half	7.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {half-hour}.
half	8.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	short for {halfback}.
half	9.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a half-year period.
better half	10.
	head	half
	syl	better half.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person's wife or husband.
by halves	11.
	head	half
	syl	by halves.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	without being thorough or exhaustive.
	exam	1	we don't do things by halves.
half	12.a.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	to share the expenses (of something with one other person).
half	12.b.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	n.
	def	to share the whole amount (of something with another person).
	exam	1	to go halves on an orange.
half	13.a.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	determiner.
	def	being a half or approximately a half.
	exam	1	half the kingdom.
half	13.b.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	half of them came.
half	14.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	not perfect or complete; partial.
	exam	1	he only did a half job on it.
half	15.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the amount or extent of a half.
half	16.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adv.
	def	to a great amount or extent.
half	17.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adv.
	def	partially; to an extent.
by half	18.
	head	half
	syl	by half.
	def	by an excessive amount or to an excessive degree.
	exam	1	he's too arrogant by half.
half two	19.
	head	half
	syl	half two
	usage	etc. Informal.
	def	30 minutes after two o'clock.
have half a mind to	20.
	head	half
	syl	have half a mind to.
	def	to have the intention of.
half	21.a.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adv.
	def	not in any way.
	exam	1	he's not half clever enough.
half	21.b.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Brit.
	def	really; very; indeed.
	exam	1	he isn't half stupid.
half	21.c.
	syl	half
	pron	<ha:f>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	certainly; yes, indeed.
half-a-crown	0.
	syl	half-a-crown
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {half-crown}.
half-a-dollar	0.
	syl	half-a-dol:lar
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	another name for a {half-crown}.
half-and-half	1.
	syl	half-and-half
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of half one thing and half another thing.
half-and-half	2.
	syl	half-and-half
	pos	n.
	def	a drink consisting of equal parts of beer (or ale) and porter.
half-and-half	3.
	syl	half-and-half
	pos	adj.
	def	of half one thing and half another thing.
half-and-half	4.
	syl	half-and-half
	pos	adv.
	def	in two equal parts.
half-assed	1.
	syl	half-assed
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	incompetent; inept.
half-assed	2.
	syl	half-assed
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	lacking efficiency or organization.
halfback	1.
	syl	half+back
	pron	<1ha:f2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	any of three players positioned behind the line of forwards and in front of the fullbacks.
halfback	2.
	syl	half+back
	pron	<1ha:f2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	either the scrum half or the stand-off half.
halfback	3.
	syl	half+back
	pron	<1ha:f2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain similar players in other team sports.
halfback	4.
	syl	half+back
	pron	<1ha:f2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a player who is halfback.
half-baked	1.
	syl	half-baked
	pos	adj.
	def	insufficiently baked.
half-baked	2.
	syl	half-baked
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	foolish; stupid.
half-baked	3.
	syl	half-baked
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	poorly planned or conceived.
half-ball	0.a.
	syl	half-ball
	pos	n.
	def	a contact in billiards, etc., in which the player aims through the centre of the cue ball to the edge of the object ball, so that half the object ball is covered.
half-ball	0.b.
	syl	half-ball
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a half-ball stroke.
halfbeak	0.
	syl	half+beak
	pron	<1ha:f2bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine and freshwater teleost fish of the tropical and subtropical family having an elongated body with a short upper jaw and a long protruding lower jaw.
half-binding	0.
	syl	half-bind:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bookbinding in which the backs are bound in one material and the sides in another.
half-blood	1.a.
	syl	half-blood
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between individuals having only one parent in common.
half-blood	1.b.
	syl	half-blood
	pos	n.
	def	an individual having such a relationship.
half-blood	2.
	syl	half-blood
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {half-breed}.
half-blood	3.
	syl	half-blood
	pos	n.
	def	a half-blooded domestic animal.
half-blooded	1.
	syl	half-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	being related to another individual through only one parent.
half-blooded	2.
	syl	half-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having parents of different races.
half-blooded	3.
	syl	half-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a domestic animal
	def	having only one parent of known pedigree.
half-blue	0.
	syl	half-blue
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. at Oxford and Cambridge universities
	def	a sportsman who substitutes for a full blue or who represents the university in a minor sport. Compare {blue}.
half-board	0.
	syl	half-board
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre by a sailing ship enabling it to gain distance to windward by luffing up into the wind.
half board	0.a.
	syl	half board
	pos	n.
	def	the daily provision by a hotel of bed, breakfast, and one main meal.
half board	0.b.
	syl	half board
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; half-board accommodation.
	def	Also called: {demi-pension}.
half-boot	0.
	syl	half-boot
	pos	n.
	def	a boot reaching to the midcalf.
half-bound	0.
	syl	half-bound
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	having a half-binding.
half-breed	1.
	syl	half-breed
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose parents are of different races, esp. the offspring of a White person and an American Indian.
half-breed	2.
	syl	half-breed
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or designating offspring of people or animals of different races or breeds.
half-brother	0.
	syl	half-broth:er
	pos	n.
	def	the son of either of one's parents by another partner.
half-butt	0.
	syl	half-butt
	pos	n.
	def	a cue of length between that of a long butt and an ordinary cue.
half-caste	1.
	syl	half-caste
	pos	n.
	def	a person having parents of different races, esp. the offspring of a European and an Indian.
half-caste	2.
	syl	half-caste
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating such a person.
half-cock	1.
	syl	half-cock
	pos	n.
	def	the halfway position of a firearm's hammer when the trigger is fixed and cannot be pulled.
half-cock	2.a.
	syl	half-cock
	pos	n.
	def	to fail as a result of inadequate preparation or premature starting.
half-cock	2.b.
	syl	half-cock
	pos	n.
	def	to act or function prematurely.
half-cocked	0.
	syl	half-cocked
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	at half-cock.
half-crown	0.
	syl	half-crown
	pos	n.
	def	a British silver or cupronickel coin worth 12@2#800347 (new) pence, taken out of circulation in 1970. Also called: {half-a-crown}.
half-dead	0.
	syl	half-dead
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	very tired.
half-dollar	0.
	syl	half-dol:lar
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and Canada
	def	a 50-cent piece.
half eagle	0.
	syl	half ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	a former U.S. gold coin worth five dollars.
half-forward	0.
	syl	half-for+ward
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	any of three forwards positioned between the centre line and the forward line.
half frame	0.a.
	syl	half frame
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph taking up half the normal area of a frame on a particular film, taken esp. on 35-millimetre film.
half frame	0.b.
	syl	half frame
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a half-frame camera.
half gainer	0.
	syl	half gain+er
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dive in which the diver completes a half backward somersault to enter the water headfirst facing the diving board. Compare {gainer}.
half-hardy	0.
	syl	half-har:dy
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cultivated plant
	def	able to survive out of doors except during severe frost.
half-hearted	0.
	syl	half-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	without enthusiasm or determination.
half-heartedly	sub
	head	half-hearted
	syl	half-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
half-heartedness	sub
	head	half-hearted
	syl	half-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
half-hitch	0.
	syl	half-hitch
	pos	n.
	def	a knot made by passing the end of a piece of rope around itself and through the loop thus made.
half holiday	0.
	syl	half hol:i+day
	pos	n.
	def	a day of which either the morning or the afternoon is a holiday.
half-hour	1.a.
	syl	half-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a period of 30 minutes.
half-hour	1.b.
	syl	half-hour
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a half-hour stint.
half-hour	2.a.
	syl	half-hour
	pos	n.
	def	the point of time 30 minutes after the beginning of an hour.
half-hour	2.b.
	syl	half-hour
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a half-hour chime.
half-hourly	sub
	head	half-hour
	syl	half-1hour:ly
	pos	adv. adj.
half-hunter	0.
	syl	half-hunt:er
	pos	n.
	def	a watch with a hinged lid in which a small circular opening or crystal allows the approximate time to be read. See {{hunter} (sense 5)}.
half-jack	ety	C20: jack, probably from C16 jack a leather-covered vessel, from Old French jaque, of uncertain origin
half-jack	0.
	syl	half-jack
	pos	n.
	qual	S African informal.
	def	a flat pocket-sized bottle of alcohol.
half landing	0.
	syl	half land+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a landing halfway up a flight of stairs.
half-leather	0.
	syl	half-leath:er
	pos	n.
	def	a type of half-binding in which the backs and corners of a book are bound in leather.
half-length	1.
	syl	half-length
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a portrait
	def	showing only the body from the waist up and including the hands.
half-length	2.
	syl	half-length
	pos	adj.
	def	of half the entire or original length.
half-length	3.
	syl	half-length
	pos	n.
	def	a half-length portrait.
half-life	1.
	syl	half-life
	pos	n.
	def	the time taken for half of the atoms in a radioactive material to undergo decay. Symbol: #Gt#800348 .
half-life	2.
	syl	half-life
	pos	n.
	def	the time required for half of a quantity of radioactive material absorbed by a living tissue or organism to be naturally eliminated ({biological half-life}) or removed by both elimination and decay ({effective half-life}) .
half-light	0.
	syl	half-light
	pos	n.
	def	a dim light, as at dawn or dusk.
D	infl
	head	half-mast
	syl	+D.
	pos	n.
half-mast	0.
	syl	half-mast
	pos	n.
	def	the halfway position to which a flag is lowered on a mast to mourn the dead or signal distress. {~}
half-mast	1.
	syl	half-mast
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (a flag) in this position.
half measure	0.
	syl	half meas+ure
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an inadequate measure.
half-miler	0.
	syl	half-mil:er
	pos	n.
	def	a runner who specializes in running races over half a mile.
half-moon	1.
	syl	half-moon
	pos	n.
	def	the moon at first or last quarter when half its face is illuminated.
half-moon	2.
	syl	half-moon
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which a half-moon occurs.
half-moon	3.a.
	syl	half-moon
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a half-moon.
half-moon	3.b.
	syl	half-moon
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	half-moon spectacles.
half-moon	4.
	syl	half-moon
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a nontechnical name for {lunula}.
half-mourning	0.
	syl	half-mourn:ing
	pos	n.
	def	dark grey clothes worn by some during a period after full formal mourning.
half-nelson	0.
	syl	half-nel:son
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler places an arm under one of his opponent's arms from behind and exerts pressure with his palm on the back of his opponent's neck. Compare {full nelson}.
half-note	0.
	syl	half-note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {{minim} (sense 2)}.
halfpennies	infl
	head	halfpenny
	syl	half+pen:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halfpenny	1.
	syl	half+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	def	a small British coin worth half a new penny.
halfpennies	infl
	head	halfpenny
	syl	half+pen:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halfpenny	2.
	syl	half+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	def	an old British coin worth half an old penny.
halfpence	infl
	head	halfpenny
	syl	half+pence.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halfpenny	3.
	syl	half+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum represented by half a penny.
halfpenny	4.
	syl	half+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	1+pence.
	def	something of negligible value.
halfpenny	5.
	syl	half+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having the value or price of a halfpenny.
halfpenny	6.
	syl	half+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of negligible value.
halfpennyworth	sub
	head	halfpenny
	syl	half+pen:ny+worth
	pron	<1hAp*T>
	pos	n.
half-pint	0.
	syl	half-pint
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a small or insignificant person.
half-plate	0.
	syl	half-plate
	pos	n.
	qual	Photography.
	def	a size of plate measuring 16.5 cm by 10.8 cm.
half-price	0.
	syl	half-price
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	for half the normal price.
	exam	1	children go half-price.
half-quartern	0.
	syl	half-quar:tern
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a loaf having a weight, when baked, of 800 g.
half-rhyme	0.
	syl	half-rhyme
	pos	n.
	def	a rhyme in which the vowel sounds are not identical, such as and See {{consonance} (sense 2).}
half seas over	0.
	syl	half seas o:ver
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	drunk.
half-sister	0.
	syl	half-sis:ter
	pos	n.
	def	the daughter of either of one's parents by another partner.
half-size	0.
	syl	half-size
	pos	n.
	def	any size, esp. in clothing, that is halfway between two sizes.
half-slip	0.
	syl	half-slip
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's topless slip that hangs from the waist. Also called: {waist-slip}.
half-sole	1.
	syl	half-sole
	pos	n.
	def	a sole from the shank of a shoe to the toe. {~}
half-sole	2.
	syl	half-sole
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replace the half-sole of a shoe.
half-step	0.
	syl	half-step
	pos	n.
	qual	Music, U.S.
	def	another word for {semitone}.
half term	0.
	syl	half term
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. education.
	def	a short holiday midway through an academic term.
half-tide	0.
	syl	half-tide
	pos	n.
	def	the state of the tide between flood and ebb.
half-timber	alt
	head	half-timbered
	or	half-timbered
	syl	half-tim:ber
	pos	adj.
half-timbered	0.
	or	half-timber
	syl	half-tim:bered
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building, wall, etc.
	def	having an exposed timber framework filled with brick, stone, or plastered laths, as in Tudor architecture.
half-timbering	sub
	head	half-timbered
	syl	half-1tim:ber+ing
	pos	n.
half-time	0.
	syl	half-time
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a rest period between the two halves of a game.
half-title	1.
	syl	half-ti:tle
	pos	n.
	def	the short title of a book as printed on the right-hand page preceding the title page.
half-title	2.
	syl	half-ti:tle
	pos	n.
	def	a title on a separate page preceding a section of a book.
halftone	1.a.
	syl	half+tone
	pron	<1ha:f2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a process used to reproduce an illustration by photographing it through a fine screen to break it up into dots.
halftone	1.b.
	syl	half+tone
	pron	<1ha:f2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the etched plate thus obtained.
halftone	1.c.
	syl	half+tone
	pron	<1ha:f2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the print obtained from such a plate.
halftone	2.
	syl	half+tone
	pron	<1ha:f2t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	def	a tonal value midway between highlight and dark shading.
halftone	3.
	syl	half+tone
	pron	<1ha:f2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, used in, or made by halftone.
half-track	0.
	syl	half-track
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle with caterpillar tracks on the wheels that supply motive power only.
half-tracked	sub
	head	half-track
	syl	half-2tracked
	pos	adj.
half-truth	0.
	syl	half-truth
	pos	n.
	def	a partially true statement intended to mislead.
half-true	sub
	head	half-truth
	syl	half-1true
	pos	adj.
half volley	1.
	syl	half vol+ley
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a stroke or shot in which the ball is hit immediately after it bounces.
half-volley	infl
	head	half volley
	syl	half-vol:ley.
	pos	vb.
half volley	2.
	syl	half vol+ley
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit or kick (a ball) immediately after it bounces.
halfway	1.
	syl	half+way
	pron	<2ha:f1wA>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	at or to half the distance; at or to the middle.
halfway	2.
	syl	half+way
	pron	<2ha:f1wA>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in or of an incomplete manner or nature.
meet halfway	3.
	head	halfway
	syl	meet halfway.
	def	to compromise with.
halfway house	1.
	syl	half+way house
	pos	n.
	def	a place to rest midway on a journey.
halfway house	2.
	syl	half+way house
	pos	n.
	def	the halfway point in any progression.
halfway house	3.
	syl	half+way house
	pos	n.
	def	a centre or hostel designed to facilitate the readjustment to private life of released prisoners, mental patients, etc.
halfwit	1.
	syl	half+wit
	pron	<1ha:f2wit>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeble-minded person.
halfwit	2.
	syl	half+wit
	pron	<1ha:f2wit>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or inane person.
halfwitted	sub
	head	halfwit
	syl	half+1wit:ted
	pos	adj.
halfwittedly	sub
	head	halfwit
	syl	half+1wit:ted+ly
	pos	adv.
halfwittedness	sub
	head	halfwit
	syl	half+1wit:ted+ness
	pos	n.
halibut	ety	C15: from hali #7holy (because it was eaten on holy days)+ butte flat fish, from Middle Dutch butte 
holibut	alt
	head	halibut
	or	halibut
	syl	hol:i+but
	pron	<1holib*t>
	pos	n.
halibuts	infl
	head	halibut
	or	halibut
	syl	hal:i+buts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halibut	infl
	or	halibuts
	syl	hal:i+but.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halibut	1.
	or	holibut
	syl	hal:i+but
	pron	<1h@lib*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest flatfish: a dark green North Atlantic species, that is a very important food fish: family
halibut	2.
	or	holibut
	syl	hal:i+but
	pron	<1h@lib*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related flatfishes, such as ({Greenland halibut}) .
Halic	0.
	syl	Ha+li*,c
	pron	<ha1lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for the {Golden Horn}.
Halicarnassus	0.
	syl	Hal:i+car+nas+sus
	pron	<2h@lika:1n@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek colony on the SW coast of Asia Minor: one of the major Hellenistic cities.
Halicarnassian	sub
	head	Halicarnassus
	syl	Hal:i+car+1nas+si:an
	pos	adj.
halid	alt
	head	halide
	or	halide
	syl	hal+id
	pron	<1h@lid>
	pos	n.
halide	1.
	or	halid
	syl	hal+ide
	pron	<1h@lId>
	pos	n.
	def	any binary salt of a halogen acid; a chloride, bromide, iodide, or fluoride.
halide	2.
	or	halid
	syl	hal+ide
	pron	<1h@lId>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing halogen atoms in its molecules.
halidom	ety	Old English h*_aligd*_om; see #7holy, -#7dom 
halidom	0.
	syl	hal:i+dom
	pron	<1h@lid*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a holy place or thing.
Halifax	H1.1.
	syl	Hal:i+fax
	pron	<1h@li2f@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Canada, capital of Nova Scotia, on the Atlantic: founded in 1749 as a British stronghold. Pop.: 122035 (1971).
Halifax	H1.2.
	syl	Hal:i+fax
	pron	<1h@li2f@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire: textiles. Pop.: 91171 (1971).
Charles Montagu	1.
	head	Halifax
	syl	Charles Mon:ta:gu
	def	Earl of Halifax. 1661-1715, English statesman; founder of the National Debt (1692) and the Bank of England (1694).
Edward Frederick Lindley Wood	2.
	head	Halifax
	syl	Ed:ward Fred:er:ick Lind:ley Wood
	def	Earl of Halifax. 1881-1959, British Conserva?!tive statesman. He was viceroy of India (1926-31), foreign secretary (1938-40), and ambassador to the U.S. (1941-46).
halite	ety	C19: from New Latin hal*_ites; see #7halo -#7, -#7{ite %2}
halite	0.
	syl	hal+ite
	pron	<1h@lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral consisting of sodium chloride in cubic crystalline form, occurring in sedimentary beds and dried salt lakes: an important source of table salt and other sodium compounds. Formula: NaCl. Also called: {rock salt}.
halitosis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin h*_alitus breath, from h*_al*_are to breathe
halitosis	0.
	syl	hal:i+to+sis
	pron	<2h@li1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of having bad breath.
hall	ety	Old English heall; related to Old Norse h*"oll, Old High German halla hall, Latin cela #7cell, Old Irish cuile cellar, Sanskrit *'s*_al*_a hut; see #7hell 
hall	1.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a room serving as an entry area within a house or building.
hall	2.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a building for public meetings.
hall	3.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the great house of an estate; manor.
hall	4.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a large building or room used for assemblies, worship, concerts, dances, etc.
hall	5.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential building in a university.
hall	6.a.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a large room, esp. for dining, in a college or university.
hall	6.b.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal eaten in this room.
hall	7.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the large room of a house, castle, etc.
hall	8.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a passage or corridor into which rooms open.
hall	9.
	syl	hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {music hall}.
Charles Martin	1.
	head	Hall
	syl	Charles Mar:tin.
	def	1863-1914, U.S. chemist: discovered the electrolytic process for producing aluminium.
Hall	2.
	syl	Hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1824-1907, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1879-82).
Hall	3.
	syl	Hall
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Pe@.ter}. born 1930, English stage director: director of the Royal Shakespeare Company (1960-73) and of the National Theatre (since 1973).
hallahs	infl
	head	hallah
	or	hallot
	syl	hal+lahs
	pron	Hebrew <-1lct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hallot	infl
	head	hallah
	or	hallahs
	syl	hal+lot
	pron	Hebrew <-1lct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hallah	0.
	syl	hal+lah
	pron	<1ha:l*>, Hebrew <xa1la>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {challah}.
Halle	0.
	syl	Hal+le
	pron	German <1hal*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW East Germany, on the River Saale: early saltworks; a Hanseatic city in the late Middle Ages; university (1694). Pop.: 239181 (1975 est.). Official name: {Halle an der Saale} (an de$:r za$:l$$).
Hall effect	ety	named after Edwin Herbert Hall (1855-1938), American physicist who discovered it
Hall effect	0.
	syl	Hall ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the production of a potential difference across a conductor carrying an electric current when a magnetic field is applied in a direction perpendicular to that of the current flow.
Hallel	ety	C18: from Hebrew hall*_el, from hell*_el to praise
Hallel	0.
	syl	Hal+lel
	pron	<ha:1lAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a liturgical chant of praise used at Passover and other Jewish festivals.
hallelujah	ety	C16: from Hebrew hallel*_uy*_ah praise the Lord, from hell*_el to praise+ y*_ah the Lord, Y#7ahweh 
halleluiah	infl
	head	hallelujah
	or	halleluia
	syl	hal+le+lu+iah
	pron	<2h@li1lu:j*>
	pos	interj.
halleluia	infl
	head	hallelujah
	or	halleluiah
	syl	hal+le+lu:ia
	pron	<2@li?!1lu:j*>
	pos	interj.
hallelujah	1.
	syl	hal+le+lu+jah
	pron	<2h@li1lu:j*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of praise to God.
hallelujah	2.
	syl	hal+le+lu+jah
	pron	<2h@li1lu:j*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of relief or a similar emotion.
hallelujah	3.
	syl	hal+le+lu+jah
	pron	<2h@li1lu:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclamation of @6Hallelujah.@9
hallelujah	4.
	syl	hal+le+lu+jah
	pron	<2h@li1lu:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical composition that uses the word as its text.
Albrecht von	infl
	head	Haller
	syl	Al:brecht von
	pron	<1albre*,ct> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Haller	0.
	syl	Hal:ler
	pron	German <1hal*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1708-77, Swiss biologist: founder of experimental physiology.
Edmund	infl
	head	Halley
	syl	Ed:mund.
	pos	n.
Halley	0.
	syl	Hal:ley
	pron	<1h@li>
	pos	n.
	def	1656-1742, English astronomer and mathematician. He predicted the return of the comet now known as Halley's comet, constructed charts of magnetic declination, and produced the first wind maps.
Halley's Comet	0.
	syl	Hal:ley's Com+et
	pos	n.
	def	a comet revolving around the sun in a period of about 76 years and last seen in 1910.
halliard	0.
	syl	hal+liard
	pron	<1h@lj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {halyard}.
Hall-Jones	0.
	syl	Hall-Jones
	pron	<1hc:l> <1J*unz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1851-1936, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1906).
hallmark	ety	C18: named after Goldsmiths' Hall in London, where items were graded and stamped
hallmark	1.
	syl	hall+mark
	pron	<1hc:l2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official series of marks stamped by the London Guild of Goldsmiths on gold, silver, or platinum articles to guarantee purity, date of manufacture, etc.
hallmark	2.
	syl	hall+mark
	pron	<1hc:l2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or sign of authenticity or excellence.
hallmark	3.
	syl	hall+mark
	pron	<1hc:l2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an outstanding or distinguishing feature.
hallmark	4.
	syl	hall+mark
	pron	<1hc:l2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stamp with or as if with a hallmark. {~} Also (for senses 1 and 4): {platemark}.
hallo	1.
	syl	hal+lo
	pron	<h*1l*u>
	pos	interj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hello}.
hallo	2.
	syl	hal+lo
	pron	<h*1l*u>
	pos	interj. n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {halloo}.
Hall of Fame	1.
	syl	Hall of Fame
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a building containing plaques or busts honouring famous people.
Hall of Fame	2.
	syl	Hall of Fame
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a group of famous people.
hall of residence	0.
	syl	hall of res:i+dence
	pos	n.
	def	a residential block in or attached to a university, polytechnic, college, etc.
halloo	ety	C16: perhaps variant of hallow to encourage hounds by shouting
hallo	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloa
	syl	hal+lo
	pron	<h*1l*u>
halloa	infl
	head	halloo
	or	hallo
	syl	hal+loa
	pron	<h*1l*u>
halloo	0.
	syl	hal+loo
	pron	<h*1lu:>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
halloo	1.
	syl	hal+loo
	pron	<h*1lu:>
	def	a shout to attract attention, esp. to call hounds at a hunt.
halloos	infl
	head	halloo
	syl	hal+loos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hallos	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloas
	syl	hal+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halloas	infl
	head	halloo
	or	hallos
	syl	hal+loas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halloo	2.
	syl	hal+loo
	pron	<h*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shout of @6halloo.@9
halloos	infl
	head	halloo
	syl	hal+loos
	pos	vb.
hallooing	infl
	head	halloo
	syl	hal+loo+ing
	pos	vb.
hallooed los	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloas
	syl	hal+looed; +los
	pos	vb.
halloing	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloaing
	syl	hal+lo+ing
	pos	vb.
halloed	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloaed
	syl	hal+loed
	pos	vb.
halloas	infl
	head	halloo
	or	hallooed los
	syl	hal+loas
	pos	vb.
halloaing	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloing
	syl	hal+loa+ing
	pos	vb.
halloaed	infl
	head	halloo
	or	halloed
	syl	hal+loaed.
	pos	vb.
halloo	3.
	syl	hal+loo
	pron	<h*1lu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shout (something) to (someone).
halloo	4.
	syl	hal+loo
	pron	<h*1lu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge on or incite (dogs) with shouts.
hallow	ety	Old English h*_algian, from h*_alig #7holy 
hallow	1.
	syl	hal+low
	pron	<1h@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consecrate or set apart as being holy.
hallow	2.
	syl	hal+low
	pron	<1h@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to venerate as being holy.
hallower	sub
	head	hallow
	syl	hal+low+er
	pos	n.
hallowed	1.
	syl	hal+lowed
	pron	<1h@l*ud>, <liturgical> <1h@l*uid>
	pos	adj.
	def	set apart as sacred.
hallowed	2.
	syl	hal+lowed
	pron	<1h@l*ud>, <liturgical> <1h@l*uid>
	pos	adj.
	def	consecrated or holy.
hallowedness	sub
	head	hallowed
	syl	hal+lowed+ness
	pos	n.
Hallowe'en	ety	C18: see A#7llhallows, {even %2}
Halloween	alt
	head	Hallowe'en
	or	Hallowe'en
	syl	Hal+low+een
	pron	<2h@l*u1En>
	pos	n.
Hallowe'en	0.
	or	Halloween
	syl	Hal+low+e'en
	pron	<2h@l*u1En>
	pos	n.
	def	the eve of All Saints' Day celebrated on Oct. 31 by masquerading; Allhallows Eve.
Hallowmas	ety	C14: see A#7llhallows, M#7ass 
Hallowmass	alt
	head	Hallowmas
	or	Hallowmas
	syl	Hal+low+mass
	pron	<1h@l*u2m@s>
	pos	n.
Hallowmas	0.
	or	Hallowmass
	syl	Hal+low+mas
	pron	<1h@l*u2m@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the feast celebrating All Saints' Day.
Hallstatt	ety	C19: named after Hallstatt, Austrian village where remains were found
Hallstattian	alt
	head	Hallstatt
	or	Hallstatt
	syl	Hall+stat+ti:an
	pron	<h@l1st@ti*n>
	pos	adj.
Hallstatt	0.
	or	Hallstattian
	syl	Hall+statt
	pron	<1h@lst@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a late Bronze Age culture extending from central Europe to Britain and lasting from the 9th to the 5th century #7b.c., characterized by distinctive burial customs, bronze and iron tools, etc.
hallucinate	ety	C17: from Latin *_al*_ucin*_ar*_i to wander in mind; compare Greek aluein to be distraught
hallucinate	0.
	syl	hal+lu+ci+nate
	pron	<h*1lu:si2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to experience hallucinations.
hallucinator	sub
	head	hallucinate
	syl	hal+1lu+ci+2na+tor
	pos	n.
hallucination	0.
	syl	hal+lu+ci+na+tion
	pron	<h*2lu:si1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the alleged perception of an object when no object is present, occurring under hypnosis, in some mental disorders, etc.
hallucinational	sub
	head	hallucination
	syl	hal+2lu+ci+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
hallucinative	sub
	head	hallucination
	or	hallucinatory
	syl	hal+1lu+ci+na+tive
	pos	adj.
hallucinatory	sub
	head	hallucination
	or	hallucinative
	syl	hal+1lu+ci+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
hallucinogen	0.
	syl	hal+lu+cin:o+gen
	pron	<h*1lu:sin*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug, such as LSD or mescaline, that induces hallucinations.
hallucinogenic	sub
	head	hallucinogen
	syl	hal+lu+ci+no+gen+ic
	pron	<h*2lu:sin*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
hallucinosis	0.
	syl	hal+lu+ci+no+sis
	pron	<h*2lu:si1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mental dis?!order the symptom of which is hallucinations, commonly associated with the ingestion of alcohol or other drugs.
hallux	ety	C19: New Latin, from Late Latin allex big toe
hallux	0.
	syl	hal+lux
	pron	<1h@l*ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the first digit on the hind foot of a mammal, bird, reptile, or amphibian; the big toe of man.
hallux valgus	0.
	syl	hal+lux val+gus
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal bending or deviation of the big toe towards the other toes of the same foot.
hallway	0.
	syl	hall+way
	pron	<1hc:l2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hall or corridor.
halm	0.
	syl	halm
	pron	<hc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {haulm}.
halma	ety	C19: from Greek halma leap, from hallesthai to leap
halma	0.
	syl	hal+ma
	pron	<1h@lm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a board game in which players attempt to transfer their pieces from their own to their opponents' bases.
Halmahera	0.
	syl	Hal+ma+he+ra
	pron	<2h@lm*1hi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in NE Indonesia, the largest of the Moluccas: consists of four peninsulas enclosing three bays; mountainous and forested. Area: 17780 sq. km (6865 sq. miles). Dutch name: {Djailolo, Gilolo}, or {Jilolo}.
Halmstad	0.
	syl	Halm+stad
	pron	Swedish <1halm2sta:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Sweden, on the Kattegat. Pop.: 47298 (1970).
halo	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin hal*_os circular threshing floor, from Greek
haloes	infl
	head	halo
	or	halos
	syl	ha:loes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halos	infl
	head	halo
	or	haloes
	syl	ha:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
halo	1.
	syl	ha:lo
	pron	<1hAl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc or ring of light around the head of an angel, saint, etc., as in painting or sculpture.
halo	2.
	syl	ha:lo
	pron	<1hAl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the aura surrounding an idealized, famous, or admired person, thing, or event.
halo	3.
	syl	ha:lo
	pron	<1hAl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle of light around the sun or moon, caused by the refraction of light by particles of ice.
halo	4.
	syl	ha:lo
	pron	<1hAl*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a spherical cloud of stars surrounding the Galaxy and other spiral galaxies.
haloes	infl
	head	halo
	or	halos
	syl	ha:loes
	pos	vb.
halos	infl
	head	halo
	or	haloes
	syl	ha:los
	pos	vb.
haloing	infl
	head	halo
	syl	ha:lo+ing
	pos	vb.
haloed	infl
	head	halo
	syl	ha:loed.
	pos	vb.
halo	5.
	syl	ha:lo
	pron	<1hAl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to surround with or form a halo.
halo-like	sub
	head	halo
	syl	ha:lo-2like
	pos	adj.
halo-	ety	from Greek hals, hal- sea, salt
halo-	1.
	syl	hal:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating salt or the sea.
	exam	1	halophyte.
halo-	2.
	syl	hal:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	relating to or containing a halogen.
	exam	1	halothane.
halobiont	ety	C20: from #7halo -#7+ -biont from Greek bios life
halobiont	0.
	syl	ha+lo+bi+ont
	pron	<2h@l*u1bIont>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or animal that lives in a salty environment such as the sea.
halogen	ety	C19: from Swedish; see #7halo -#7, -#7gen 
halogen	0.
	syl	hal:o+gen
	pron	<1h@l*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the chemical elements fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. They are all monovalent and readily form negative ions.
halogenoid	sub
	head	halogen
	syl	hal:o+gen+2oid
	pos	adj.
halogenous	sub
	head	halogen
	syl	ha+log+e:nous
	pron	<h*1loJ?!in*s>
	pos	adj.
halogenate	0.
	syl	hal:o+gen+ate
	pron	<1h@l*J*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to treat or combine with a halogen.
halogenation	sub
	head	halogenate
	syl	hal:o+gen:1a+tion
	pos	n.
haloid	1.
	syl	hal+oid
	pron	<1h@lcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	resembling or derived from a halogen.
	exam	1	a haloid salt.
haloid	2.
	syl	hal+oid
	pron	<1h@lcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a compound containing halogen atoms in its molecules; halide.
halophyte	0.
	syl	hal:o+phyte
	pron	<1h@l*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that grows in very salty soil, as in a salt marsh.
halophytic	sub
	head	halophyte
	syl	hal:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2h@l*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
halophytism	sub
	head	halophyte
	syl	hal:o+phyt+ism
	pos	n.
halothane	ety	C20: from #7halo -#7+ -thane, as in #7methane 
halothane	0.
	syl	hal:o+thane
	pron	<1h@l*u2TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile slightly soluble liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform; 2-bromo-2-chloro-1,1,1-trifluoroethane: a general anaesthetic. Formula: CF\3CHBrCl. #800349
Frans	infl
	head	Hals
	syl	Frans
	pron	<frans>
	pos	n.
Hals	0.
	syl	Hals
	pron	Dutch <hals>
	pos	n.
	def	??1580-1666, Dutch portrait and genre painter: his works include (1624).
Helsingborg	alt
	head	Halsingborg
	or	Halsingborg
	syl	Hel+sing+borg
	pron	Swedish <2helsiG1bcrj>
	pos	n.
Halsingborg	0.
	or	Helsingborg
	syl	H*"al+sing+borg
	pron	Swedish <2helsiG1bcrj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Sweden, on the Sound opposite Helsing*"or, Denmark: changed hands several times between Denmark and Sweden, finally becoming Swedish in 1710; shipbuilding. Pop.: 102137 (1974 est.).
halt	ety	C17: from the phrase to make halt, translation of German halt machen, from halten to #7{hold %1}#7, stop
halt	H1.1.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an interruption or end to activity, movement, or progress.
halt	H1.2.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a minor railway station, without permanent buildings.
call a halt (to)	3.
	head	halt
	syl	call a halt (to).
	def	to put an end (to something); stop.
halt	H1.4.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	n. interj.
	def	a command to halt, esp. as an order when marching.
halt	H1.5.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring to a halt.
halt	ety	Old English healt lame; related to Old Norse haltr, Old High German halz lame, Greek k*'olos maimed, Old Slavonic kladivo hammer
halt	H2.1.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of logic or verse
	def	to falter or be defective.
halt	H2.2.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to waver or be unsure.
halt	H2.3.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be lame.
halt	H2.4.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lame.
the halt	5.
	head	halt
	syl	the halt.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lame persons collectively.
halt	H2.6.
	syl	halt
	pron	<hc:lt>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lameness.
Haltemprice	0.
	syl	Hal+tem+price
	pron	<1hc:lt*m2prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a township in NE England, in Humberside: a residential suburb of Hull. Pop.: 52239 (1971).
halter	ety	Old English h@alfter; related to Old High German halftra, Middle Dutch heliftra 
halter	1.
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1hc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope or canvas headgear for a horse, usually with a rope for leading.
halter	2.
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1hc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of woman's top fastened behind the neck and waist, leaving the back and arms bare.
halter	3.
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1hc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope having a noose for hanging a person.
halter	4.
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1hc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	death by hanging.
halter	5.
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1hc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure with or put on a halter.
halter	6.
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1hc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hang (someone).
halter-like	sub
	head	halter
	syl	hal:ter-2like
	pos	adj.
haltere	ety	C18: from Greek halt*_eres (plural) hand-held weights used as balancers or to give impetus in leaping, from hallesthai to leap
halter	alt
	head	haltere
	or	haltere
	syl	hal+ter
	pron	<1h@lt*>
	pos	n.
halteres	infl
	head	haltere
	syl	hal+te+res
	pron	<h@l1ti*rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haltere	0.
	or	halter
	syl	hal+tere
	pron	<1h@lti*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of short projections in dipterous insects that are modified hind wings, used for maintaining equilibrium during flight. Also called: {balancer}.
halting	1.
	syl	halt+ing
	pron	<1hc:ltiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	hesitant.
	exam	1	halting speech.
halting	2.
	syl	halt+ing
	pron	<1hc:ltiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	lame.
haltingly	sub
	head	halting
	syl	halt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
haltingness	sub
	head	halting
	syl	halt+ing+ness
	pos	n.
halutz	ety	literally: pioneer, fighter
chalutz	alt
	head	halutz
	or	halutz
	syl	cha+lutz
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1lu:ts>, English <ha:1luts>
	pos	n.
halutz	0.
	or	chalutz
	syl	ha+lutz
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1lu:ts>, English <ha:1luts>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an organization of immigrants to Israeli agricultural settlements.
halvah	ety	from Yiddish halva, from Rumanian, from Turkish helve, from Arabic halw*_a sweetmeat
halva	infl
	head	halvah
	or	halavah
	syl	hal+va
	pron	<1h@lva:>
	pos	n.
halavah	infl
	head	halvah
	or	halva
	syl	ha+la+vah
	pron	<1h@l*va:>
	pos	n.
halvah	0.
	syl	hal+vah
	pron	<1h@lva:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Middle Eastern or Indian sweetmeat containing sesame seeds, nuts, rose water, saffron, etc.
halve	ety	Old English hielfan; related to Middle High German helben; see #7half 
halve	1.
	syl	halve
	pron	<ha:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into two approximately equal parts.
halve	2.
	syl	halve
	pron	<ha:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to share equally.
halve	3.
	syl	halve
	pron	<ha:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce by half, as by cutting.
halve	4.
	syl	halve
	pron	<ha:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to take the same number of strokes on (a hole or round) as one's opponent.
halve together	0.
	syl	halve to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two timbers) by cutting each to half its thickness.
halyard	ety	C14 halier, influenced by #7{yard %1}; see #7hale %2
halliard	alt
	head	halyard
	or	halyard
	syl	hal+liard
	pron	<1h@lj*d>
	pos	n.
halyard	0.
	or	halliard
	syl	hal+yard
	pron	<1h@lj*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line for hoisting or lowering a sail, flag, or spar.
ham	ety	Old English hamm; related to Old High German hamma haunch, Old Irish cn*_aim bone, camm bent, Latin camur bent
ham	H1.1.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the hindquarters of a pig or similar animal between the hock and the hip.
ham	H1.2.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the meat of this part, esp. when salted or smoked.
ham	H1.3.a.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the back of the leg above the knee.
ham	H1.3.b.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the space or area behind the knee.
ham	H1.4.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Needlework.
	def	a cushion used for moulding curves.
ham	ety	C19: special use of #7ham %1; in some senses probably influenced by #7amateur 
ham	H2.1.a.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor who overacts or relies on stock gestures or mannerisms.
ham	H2.1.b.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	overacting or clumsy acting.
ham	H2.1.c.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ham actor.
ham	H2.2.a.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a licensed amateur radio operator.
ham	H2.2.b.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ham licence.
hams	infl
	head	ham
	syl	hams
	pos	vb.
hamming	infl
	head	ham
	syl	ham+ming
	pos	vb.
hammed	infl
	head	ham
	syl	hammed.
	pos	vb.
ham	H2.3.
	syl	ham
	pron	<h@m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overact.
Hama	0.
	syl	Ha:ma
	pron	<1ha:ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Syria, on the Orontes River: an early Hittite settlement; famous for its huge water wheels, used for irrigation since the Middle Ages. Pop.: 137421 (1970). Biblical name: {Ha+math}.
Hamedan	alt
	head	Hamadan
	or	Hamadan
	syl	Ham+e:d*_an
	pron	<1h@m*2d@n>
	pos	n.
Hamadan	0.
	or	Hamedan
	syl	Ham:a+d*_an
	pron	<1h@m*2d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	city in W central Iran, at an altitude of over 1830 m (6000 ft.): changed hands several times since the 17th century between Iraq, Persia, and Turkey; trading centre. Pop.: 144000 (1973 est.).
hamadryad	ety	C14: from Latin Ham*_adryas, from Greek Hamadruas, from hama together with+ drus tree; see #7dryad 
hamadryad	1.
	syl	ham:a+dry+ad
	pron	<2h@m*1drI*d>, <-@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	one of a class of nymphs, each of which inhabits a tree and dies with it.
hamadryad	2.
	syl	ham:a+dry+ad
	pron	<2h@m*1drI*d>, <-@d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {king cobra}.
hamadryas	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin; see #7hamadryad 
hamadryas	0.
	syl	ham:a+dry+as
	pron	<2h@m*1drI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a baboon, (or of Arabia and NE Africa, having long silvery hair on the head, neck, and chest: regarded as sacred by the ancient Egyptians: family Also called: {hamadryas baboon, sacred baboon}.
hamal	ety	from Arabic hamala to carry
hammal	infl
	head	hamal
	or	hamaul
	syl	ham+mal
	pron	<h*1ma:l>
	pos	n.
hamaul	infl
	head	hamal
	or	hammal
	syl	ha+maul
	pron	<h*1ma:l>
	pos	n.
hamal	0.
	syl	ha+mal
	pron	<h*1ma:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Orient
	def	a porter, bearer, or servant.
Hamamatsu	0.
	syl	Ha+ma+ma+tsu
	pron	<2h@m*1m@tsu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, in S central Honshu: cotton textiles and musical instruments. Pop.: 466933 (1974 est.).
hamamelidaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Hamamelis type genus, from Greek: medlar, from hama together with+ m*_elon fruit
hamamelidaceous	0.
	syl	ham:a+me:li+da+ceous
	pron	<2h@m*2mEli1dAS*s>, <-2meli->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly subtropical family of trees and shrubs that includes the witch hazel.
hamate	ety	C18: from Latin h*_am*_atus, from h*_amus hook
hamate	0.
	syl	ha+mate
	pron	<1hAmAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	hook-shaped.
Hambletonian	0.
	syl	Ham+ble+to+ni:an
	pron	<2h@mbL1t*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a superior breed of trotting horses descended from a stallion named Hamble?!tonian.
Hamburg	0.
	syl	Ham+burg
	pron	<1h@mbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city-state and port in N West Germany, on the River Elbe: the largest port in Germany; a founder member of the Hanseatic League; became a free imperial city in 1510 and a state of the German empire in 1871; university (1919); extensive shipyards. Pop.: 1751621 (1974 est.).
hamburger	ety	C20: shortened from Hamburger steak (that is, steak in the fashion of H#7amburg) 
hamburg	alt
	head	hamburger
	or	hamburger
	syl	ham+burg
	pos	n.
hamburger	0.
	or	hamburg
	syl	ham+burg+er
	pron	<1h@m2bR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat fried cake of minced beef, often served in a bread roll. Also called: {Ham?!burger steak, beefburger}.
hame	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch hame; related to Middle High German hame fishing-rod
hame	0.
	syl	hame
	pron	<hAm>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two curved bars holding the traces of the harness, attached to the collar of a draught animal.
Hamelin	0.
	syl	Ham+e:lin
	pron	<1h@m*lin>, <1h@mlin>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Hameln}.
Hameln	0.
	syl	Ha+meln
	pron	German <1ha:mLn>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N West Germany, in Lower Saxony on the Weser River: famous for the legend of the Pied Piper (supposedly took place in 1284). Pop.: 46800 (1970). English name: {Hamelin}.
Hamersley Range	0.
	syl	Ham+ers+ley Range
	pron	<1h@m*zli>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in N Western Australia: iron-ore deposits. Highest peak: 1236 m (4056 ft.).
ham-fisted	alt
	head	ham-handed
	or	ham-handed
	syl	ham-fist:ed
	pos	adj.
ham-handed	1.
	or	ham-fisted
	syl	ham-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking dexterity or elegance; clumsy.
ham-handed	2.
	or	ham-fisted
	syl	ham-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having large hands.
Hamheung	alt
	head	Hamhung
	or	Hamhung
	syl	Ham+heung
	pron	<1ha:m1huG>
	pos	n.
Hamhung	0.
	or	Hamheung
	syl	Ham+hung
	pron	<1ha:m1huG>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central North Korea: commercial and governmental centre of NE Korea during the Yi dynasty (1392-1910).
Hamilcar Barca	0.
	syl	Ha:mil:car Bar:ca
	pron	<h@1milka:> <1ba:k*>, <1h@mil2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??228 #7b.c., Carthaginian general; father of Hannibal. He held command (247-41) during the first Punic War and established Carthaginian influence in Spain (237-??228).
Hamilton	H1.1.
	syl	Ham+il+ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Canada, in S Ontario on Lake Ontario: iron and steel industry. Pop.: 309173 (1971).
Hamilton	H1.2.
	syl	Ham+il+ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in New Zealand, on central North Island. Pop.: 74784 (1971).
Hamilton	H1.3.
	syl	Ham+il+ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Scotland, near Glasgow. Pop.: 46347 (1971).
Hamilton	H1.4.
	syl	Ham+il+ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Bermuda. Pop.: 2060 (1970).
Hamilton	H1.5.
	syl	Ham+il+ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of the {Churchill} River.
Alexander	1.
	head	Hamilton
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	def	??1757-1804, American statesman. He was a leader of the Federalists and as first secretary of the Treasury (1789-95) established a federal bank.
Hamilton	H2.2.
	syl	Ham:il:ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Lady {Em@.ma}. ??1765-1815, mistress of Nelson.
Hamilton	H2.3.
	syl	Ham:il:ton
	pron	<1h@m*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam Ro@.wan}. 1805-65, Irish mathematician: founded Hamiltonian mechanics and formulated the theory of quaternions.
Hamiltonian	1.
	syl	Ham+il+to+ni:an
	pron	<2h@m*l1t*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, maths.
	def	a mathematical function of the coordinates and momenta of a system of particles used to express their equations of motion.
Hamiltonian	2.
	syl	Ham+il+to+ni:an
	pron	<2h@m*l1t*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, maths.
	def	a mathematical operator that generates such a function. Symbol: {H ~}
Hamiltonian	3.
	syl	Ham+il+to+ni:an
	pron	<2h@m*l1t*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, maths.
	def	denoting or relating to Sir William Rowan Hamilton, or the theory of mechanics or mathematical operator devised by him.
Hamite	0.
	syl	Ham+ite
	pron	<1h@mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of peoples of N Africa supposedly descended from Noah's son Ham (Genesis 5:32, 10:6), including the ancient Egyptians, the Berbers, the Tuaregs, etc.
Hamitic	1.
	syl	Ham+it+ic
	pron	<h@1mitik>, <h*->
	pos	n.
	def	a group of N African languages related to Semitic. They are now classified in four separate subfamilies of the Afro-Asiatic family: Egyptian, Berber, Cushitic, and Chadic.
Hamitic	2.
	syl	Ham+it+ic
	pron	<h@1mitik>, <h*->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
Hamitic	3.
	syl	Ham+it+ic
	pron	<h@1mitik>, <h*->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or characteristic of the Hamites.
Hamito-Semitic	1.
	syl	Ham:i:to-Se:mit:ic
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {Afro-Asiatic} family of languages.
Hamito-Semitic	2.
	syl	Ham:i:to-Se:mit:ic
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to this family of languages.
hamlet	ety	C14: from Old French hamelet, diminutive of hamel, from ham, of Germanic origin; compare Old English hamm plot of pasture, Low German hamm enclosed land; see #7home 
hamlet	1.
	syl	ham+let
	pron	<1h@mlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small village or group of houses.
hamlet	2.
	syl	ham+let
	pron	<1h@mlit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a village without its own church.
Hamm	0.
	syl	Hamm
	qual	German
	def	ham) an industrial city in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: a Hanse town from 1417; severely damaged in World War II. Pop.: 84600 (1970).
Dag (Hjalmar Agne Carl)	infl
	head	Hammarskjold
	syl	Dag (Hjalmar Agne Carl)
	pron	<da:g>
	pos	n.
Hammarskjold	0.
	syl	Ham:mar:skj*"old
	pron	<1h@m*2Suld>, Swedish <1hamar2S@old>
	pos	n.
	def	1905-61, Swedish statesman; secretary-general of the United Nations (1953-61): Nobel peace prize 1961.
hammer	ety	Old English hamor; related to Old Norse hamarr crag, Old High German hamar hammer, Old Slavonic kamy stone
hammer	1.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool consisting of a heavy usually steel head held transversely on the end of a handle, used for driving in nails, beating metal, etc.
hammer	2.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tool or device with a similar function, such as the moving part of a door knocker, the striking head on a bell, etc.
hammer	3.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven striking tool, esp. one used in forging. A {pneumatic hammer} delivers a repeated blow from a pneumatic ram, a {drop hammer} uses the energy of a falling weight.
hammer	4.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a gunlock that strikes the primer or percussion cap when the trigger is pulled.
hammer	5.a.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy metal ball attached to a flexible wire: thrown in competitions.
hammer	5.b.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the event or sport of throwing the hammer.
hammer	6.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	an auctioneer's gavel.
hammer	7.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device on a piano that is made to strike a string or group of strings causing them to vibrate.
hammer	8.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the nontechnical name for {malleus}.
come under the hammer	infl
	head	hammer
	syl	come under the hammer.
go	9.
	head	hammer
	syl	go
	def	to be offered for sale by an auctioneer.
hammer and tongs	10.
	head	hammer
	syl	hammer and tongs.
	def	with great effort or energy.
	exam	1	fighting hammer and tongs.
hammer	11.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike or beat (a nail, wood, etc.) with or as if with a hammer.
hammer	12.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or fashion with or as if with a hammer.
hammer	13.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to impress or force (facts, ideas, etc.) into (someone) through constant repetition.
hammer	14.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel or sound like hammering.
	exam	1	his pulse was hammering.
hammer	15.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to work at constantly.
hammer	16.a.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to question in a relentless manner.
hammer	16.b.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to criticize severely.
hammer	17.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to inflict a defeat on.
hammer	18.a.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to announce the default of (a member).
hammer	18.b.
	syl	ham+mer
	pron	<1h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause prices of (securities, the market, etc.) to fall by bearish selling.
hammerer	sub
	head	hammer
	syl	ham+mer+er
	pos	n.
hammer-like	sub
	head	hammer
	syl	ham:mer-2like
	pos	adj.
hammer and sickle	1.
	syl	ham+mer and sick+le
	pos	n.
	def	the emblem on the flag of the Soviet Union, representing the industrial workers and the peasants respectively.
hammer and sickle	2.
	syl	ham+mer and sick+le
	pos	n.
	def	a symbolic representation of the Soviet Union or of Communism in general.
hammer beam	0.
	syl	ham+mer beam
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of short horizontal beams that project from opposite walls to support arched braces and struts.
hammer drill	0.
	syl	ham+mer drill
	pos	n.
	def	a rock drill operated by compressed air in which the boring bit is not attached to the reciprocating piston.
Hammerfest	0.
	syl	Ham+mer+fest
	pron	Norwegian <1ham*r2fest>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Norway, on the W coast of Kval*"oy Island: the northernmost town in the world, with uninterrupted daylight from May 17 to July 19 and no sun between Nov. 21 and Jan. 21; fishing and tourist centre. Pop.: 6974 (1970).
hammerhead	1.
	syl	ham:mer+head
	pron	<1h@m*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any ferocious shark of the genus and family having a flattened hammer-shaped head.
hammerhead	2.
	syl	ham:mer+head
	pron	<1h@m*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavily built tropical African wading bird, related to the herons, having a dark plumage and a long backward-pointing crest: family order
hammerhead	3.
	syl	ham:mer+head
	pron	<1h@m*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a large African fruit bat, with a large square head and hammer-shaped muzzle.
hammerheaded	sub
	head	hammerhead
	syl	ham:mer+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
hammerless	0.
	syl	ham+mer+less
	pron	<1h@m*lis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	having the hammer enclosed so that it is not visible.
hammerlock	0.
	syl	ham:mer+lock
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler twists his opponent's arm upwards behind his back.
hammer out	1.
	syl	ham+mer out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or remove with or as if with a hammer.
hammer out	2.
	syl	ham+mer out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to settle or reconcile (differences, problems, etc.) after much dispute or conflict.
Hammersmith	0.
	syl	Ham+mer+smith
	pron	<1h@m*2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London on the River Thames in the south: established in 1965 by the amalgamation of Fulham and Hammersmith. Pop.: 170000 (1976 est.).
Oscar	infl
	head	Hammerstein II
	syl	Os:car.
	pos	n.
Hammerstein II	0.
	syl	Ham:mer:stein II
	pron	<1h@m*2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1960, U.S. librettist and songwriter: collaborated with the composer Richard Rodgers in musicals such as (1949) and (1959).
hammertoe	1.
	syl	ham:mer+toe
	pron	<1h@m*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a deformity of the bones of a toe causing the toe to be bent in a clawlike arch.
hammertoe	2.
	syl	ham:mer+toe
	pron	<1h@m*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	such a toe.
hammock	ety	C16: from Spanish hamaca, of Taino origin
hammock	H1.0.
	syl	ham+mock
	pron	<1h@m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of canvas, net, etc., suspend?!ed at the ends and used as a bed.
hammock-like	sub
	head	hammock
	syl	ham:mock-2like
	pos	adj.
hammock	H2.0.
	syl	ham+mock
	pron	<h@m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{hummock} (sense 3)}.
Hammond	H1.0.
	syl	Ham+mond
	pron	<1h@m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Indiana, adjacent to Chicago. Pop.: 106383 (1973 est.).
Hammond	H2.1.
	syl	Ham:mond
	pron	<1h@m*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Joan}. born 1912, Australian operatic singer.
Walter Reginald	2.
	head	Hammond
	syl	Wal:ter Reg:i:nald
	def	known as 1903-65, English cricketer. An all-rounder, he played for England 85 times between 1928 and 1946.
Hammurapi	alt
	head	Hammurabi
	or	Hammurabi
	syl	Ham:mu:ra:pi
	pos	n.
Hammurabi	0.
	or	Hammurapi
	syl	Ham:mu:ra:bi
	pron	<2h@mu1ra:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	??18th century #7b.c., king of Babylonia; promulgator of one of the earliest known codes of law.
hammier	infl
	head	hammy
	syl	ham+mi+er
	pos	adj.
hammiest	infl
	head	hammy
	syl	ham+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
hammy	1.
	syl	ham+my
	pron	<1h@mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of an actor
	def	overacting or tending to overact.
hammy	2.
	syl	ham+my
	pron	<1h@mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of a play, performance, etc.
	def	overacted or exaggerated.
John	infl
	head	Hampden
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Hampden	0.
	syl	Hamp:den
	pron	<1h@mpd*n>, <1h@md*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1594-1643, English statesman; one of the leaders of the Parliamentary opposition to Charles I.
hamper	ety	C14: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Old English hamm enclosure, hemm #7{hem %1}
hamper	H1.1.
	syl	ham+per
	pron	<1h@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the progress or free movement of.
hamper	H1.2.
	syl	ham+per
	pron	<1h@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	gear aboard a vessel that, though essential, is often in the way.
hamperedness	sub
	head	hamper
	syl	ham+pered+ness
	pos	n.
hamperer	sub
	head	hamper
	syl	ham+per+er
	pos	n.
hamper	ety	C14: variant of #7hanaper 
hamper	H2.1.
	syl	ham+per
	pron	<1h@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large basket, usually with a cover.
hamper	H2.2.
	syl	ham+per
	pron	<1h@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	such a basket and its contents, usually food.
hamper	H2.3.
	syl	ham+per
	pron	<1h@mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a laundry basket.
Hampshire	0.
	syl	Hamp+shire
	pron	<1h@mpSi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S England, on the English Channel: crossed by the {Hampshire Downs} and the South Downs, with the New Forest in the southwest and many prehistoric and Roman remains. Administrative centre: Winchester. Pop.: 1456100 (1976 est.). Abbrev.: {Hants}.
Hampstead	0.
	syl	Hamp+stead
	pron	<1h@mpstid>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential district in N London: part of the Greater London borough of Camden since 1965; nearby is {Hampstead Heath}, a popular recreation area.
Hampton	1.
	syl	Hamp+ton
	pron	<1h@mpt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Virginia, on the harbour of {Hampton Roads} on Chesapeake Bay. Pop.: 128119 (1973 est.).
Hampton	2.
	syl	Hamp+ton
	pron	<1h@mpt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for {Hampton Court Palace} (built in 1515 by Cardinal Wolsey).
hamshackle	0.
	syl	ham+shack+le
	pron	<1h@mS@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hobble (a cow, horse, etc.) by tying a rope around the head and one of the legs.
hamster	ety	C17: from German, from Old High German hamustro, of Slavic origin
hamster	0.
	syl	ham+ster
	pron	<1h@mst*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian burrowing rodent of the tribe such as ({golden hamster}) , having a stocky body, short tail, and cheek pouches: family They are popular pets.
hamstring	ety	C16: #7ham %1#7+string 
hamstring	1.
	syl	ham+string
	pron	<1h@m2striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	one of the tendons at the back of the knee.
hamstring	2.
	syl	ham+string
	pron	<1h@m2striG>
	pos	n.
	def	the large tendon at the back of the hock in the hind leg of a horse, etc.
hamstrings	infl
	head	hamstring
	syl	ham+strings
	pos	vb.
hamstringing	infl
	head	hamstring
	syl	ham+string+ing
	pos	vb.
hamstrung	infl
	head	hamstring
	syl	ham+strung.
	pos	vb.
hamstring	3.
	syl	ham+string
	pron	<1h@m2striG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cripple by cutting the hamstring of.
hamstring	4.
	syl	ham+string
	pron	<1h@m2striG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ruin or thwart.
Knut	infl
	head	Hamsun
	syl	Knut
	pron	<knu:t>
	pos	n.
Hamsun	0.
	syl	Ham:sun
	pron	Norwegian <1hamsun>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1859-1952, Norwegian novelist, whose works include (1917): Nobel prize for literature 1920.
hamulus	ety	C18: from Latin: a little hook, from h*_amus hook
hamuli	infl
	head	hamulus
	syl	ham:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hamulus	0.
	syl	ham:u+lus
	pron	<1h@mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a hook or hooklike process at the end of some bones or between the fore and hind wings of a bee or similar insect.
hamular	sub
	head	hamulus
	syl	ham:u+lar
	pos	adj.
hamulate	sub
	head	hamulus
	syl	ham:u+2late
	pos	adj.
hamulose	sub
	head	hamulus
	or	hamulous
	syl	ham:u+2lose
	pos	adj.
hamulous	sub
	head	hamulus
	or	hamulose
	syl	ham:u+lous
	pos	adj.
hamza	ety	from Arabic hamzah, literally: a compression
hamzah	alt
	head	hamza
	or	hamza
	syl	ham+zah
	pron	<1ha:mza:>, <-z*>
	pos	n.
hamza	0.
	or	hamzah
	syl	ham+za
	pron	<1ha:mza:>, <-z*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sign used in Arabic to represent the glottal stop.
Han	H1.1.
	syl	Han
	pron	<h@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperial dynasty that ruled China for most of the time from 206 #7b.c. to 221 #7a.d., expanding its territory and developing its bureaucracy.
Han	H1.2.
	syl	Han
	pron	<h@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese people as contrasted to Mongols, Manchus, etc.
Han	H2.0.
	syl	Han
	pron	<h@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E central China, rising in S Shensi and flowing southeast through Hupeh to the Yangtze River at Wuhan. Length: about 1450 km (900 miles).
hanaper	ety	C15: from Old French hanapier, from hanap cup, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German hnapf bowl, Old English hn@ap 
hanaper	0.
	syl	han:a+per
	pron	<1h@n*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wickerwork basket, often used to hold official papers.
Hanau	0.
	syl	Ha+nau
	pron	German <1ha:nau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Germany, in Hesse east of Frankfurt am Main: a centre of the jewellery industry. Pop.: 55500 (1970).
hance	0.
	syl	hance
	pron	<h@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{haunch} (sense 3)}.
Han Cities	0.
	syl	Han Cit:ies
	pron	<ha:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of three cities in E central China, in SE Hupeh at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers: Hanyang, Hankow, and Wuchang; united in 1950 to form the conurbation of Wuhan, the capital of Hupeh province.
John	infl
	head	Hancock
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Hancock	0.
	syl	Han:cock
	pron	<1h@nkok>
	pos	n.
	def	1737-93, American statesman; first signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
hand	ety	Old English hand; related to Old Norse h*"ond, Gothic handus, Old High German hant 
hand	1.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the prehensile part of the body at the end of the arm, consisting of a thumb, four fingers, and a palm.
hand	1.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the bones of this part. Related adj.: {manual}.
hand	2.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the correspond?!ing or similar part in animals.
hand	3.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in shape or function.
hand	4.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the cards dealt to one or all players in one round of a card game.
hand	4.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a player holding such cards.
hand	4.c.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	one round of a card game.
hand	5.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	agency or influence.
	exam	1	the hand of God.
hand	6.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a part in something done.
	exam	1	he had a hand in the victory.
hand	7.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	assistance.
	exam	1	to give someone a hand with his work.
hand	8.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointer on a dial, indicator, or gauge, esp. on a clock.
	exam	1	the minute hand.
hand	9.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	acceptance or pledge of partnership, as in marriage.
	exam	1	he asked for her hand;
	exam	2	he gave me his hand on the merger.
hand	10.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or direction indicated by its location to the side of an object or the observer.
	exam	1	on the right hand;
	exam	2	on every hand.
hand	11.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a contrastive aspect, condition, etc. (in the phrases {on the one hand, on the other hand) }.
hand	12.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by an ordinal number
	def	source or origin.
	exam	1	a story heard at third hand.
hand	13.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. one who creates something.
	exam	1	a good hand at painting.
hand	14.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a labourer or manual worker.
	exam	1	we've just taken on a new hand at the farm.
hand	15.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a ship's crew.
	exam	1	all hands on deck.
hand	16.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {{index} (sense 9)}.
hand	17.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's handwriting.
	exam	1	the letter was in his own hand.
hand	18.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a round of applause.
	exam	1	give him a hand.
hand	19.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	ability or skill.
	exam	1	a hand for woodwork.
hand	20.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner or characteristic way of doing something.
	exam	1	the hand of a master.
hand	21.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length measurement equalling four inches, used for measuring the height of horses, usually from the front hoof to the withers.
hand	22.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster or bundle, esp. of bananas.
hand	23.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoulder of pork.
hand	24.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two possible mirror-image forms of an asymmetric object, such as the direction of the helix in a screw thread.
a free hand	25.
	head	hand
	syl	a free hand.
	def	freedom to do as desired.
a heavy hand	26.
	head	hand
	syl	a heavy hand.
	def	tyranny, persecution, or oppression.
	exam	1	he ruled with a heavy hand.
a high hand	27.
	head	hand
	syl	a high hand.
	def	an oppressive or dictatorial manner.
(near) at hand	28.
	head	hand
	syl	(near) at hand.
	def	very near or close, esp. in time.
at someone's hand (s)	29.
	head	hand
	syl	at someone's hand (s)
	def	from.
	exam	1	the acts of kindness received at their hands.
hand	30.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	by manual rather than mechanical means.
hand	30.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	by messenger or personally.
	exam	1	the letter was delivered by hand.
come to hand	31.
	head	hand
	syl	come to hand.
	def	to become available; be received.
force someone's hand	32.
	head	hand
	syl	force someone's hand.
	def	to force someone to act.
from hand to hand	33.
	head	hand
	syl	from hand to hand.
	def	from one person to another.
hand	34.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	in poverty.
	exam	1	living from hand to mouth.
hand	34.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	without preparation or planning.
hand and foot	35.
	head	hand
	syl	hand and foot.
	def	in all ways possible; completely.
	exam	1	they waited on him hand and foot.
hand in glove	36.
	head	hand
	syl	hand in glove.
	def	in close association.
hand	37.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	together; jointly.
hand	37.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	clasping each other's hands.
hand	38.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	in an easy manner.
hand	38.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	in large amounts.
	exam	1	he squanders money hand over fist.
hold one's hand	39.
	head	hand
	syl	hold one's hand.
	def	to stop or postpone a planned action or punishment.
hold someone's hand	40.
	head	hand
	syl	hold someone's hand.
	def	to support, help, or guide someone, esp. by giving sympathy or moral support.
hand	41.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	in possession.
hand	41.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	under control.
hand	41.c.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	receiving attention or being acted on.
hand	41.d.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	available for use; in reserve.
hand	41.e.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	with deferred payment.
	exam	1	he works a week in hand.
keep one's hand in	42.
	head	hand
	syl	keep one's hand in.
	def	to continue or practise.
on hand	43.
	head	hand
	syl	on hand.
	def	close by; present.
	exam	1	I'll be on hand to help you.
hand	44.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	beyond control.
hand	44.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	without reservation or deeper examination.
	exam	1	he condemned him out of hand.
hand	45.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	to sign (a document).
hand	45.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	to start (a task or undertaking).
show one's hand	46.
	head	hand
	syl	show one's hand.
	def	to reveal one's stand, opinion, or plans.
take in hand	47.
	head	hand
	syl	take in hand.
	def	to discipline; control.
throw one's hand in	48.
	head	hand
	syl	throw one's hand in.
	def	to give up or discontinue a venture, game, etc.
to hand	49.
	head	hand
	syl	to hand.
	def	accessible.
try one's hand	50.
	head	hand
	syl	try one's hand.
	def	to attempt to do something.
hand	51.a.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	of or involving the hand.
	exam	1	a hand grenade.
hand	51.b.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	made to be carried in or worn on the hand.
	exam	1	hand luggage.
hand	51.c.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	operated by hand.
	exam	1	a hand drill.
hand	52.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	made by hand rather than by a machine.
	exam	1	hand-sewn.
hand	53.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	to transmit or offer by the hand or hands.
hand	54.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	to help or lead with the hand.
hand	55.
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to furl (a sail).
hand it to someone	56.
	head	hand
	syl	hand it to someone.
	def	to give credit to someone.
hand	xref
	syl	hand
	pron	<h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {hand down, hand in, hand-off, hand on, hand-out, hand over, hands}.
handless	sub
	head	hand
	syl	hand+less
	pos	adj.
handlike	sub
	head	hand
	syl	hand+2like
	pos	adj.
handbag	1.
	syl	hand+bag
	pron	<1h@nd2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bag, purse} (U.S.), {pocketbook} (U.S.). a woman's small bag carried to contain personal articles.
handbag	2.
	syl	hand+bag
	pron	<1h@nd2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small suitcase that can be carried by hand.
handball	1.
	syl	hand+ball
	pron	<1h@nd2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which two or four people strike a ball against a wall or walls with the hand, usually gloved.
handball	2.
	syl	hand+ball
	pron	<1h@nd2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the small hard rubber ball used in this game. {~}
handball	3.
	syl	hand+ball
	pron	<1h@nd2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	to pass (the ball) with a blow of the fist. &- {#!hand+@!ball@.er}
handbarrow	0.
	syl	hand+bar:row
	pron	<1h@nd2b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat tray for transporting loads, usually carried by two men.
handbell	0.
	syl	hand+bell
	pron	<1h@nd2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a bell rung by hand, esp. one of a tuned set used in musical performance.
handbill	0.
	syl	hand+bill
	pron	<1h@nd2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small printed notice for distribution by hand.
handbook	0.
	syl	hand+book
	pron	<1h@nd2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a reference book listing brief facts on a subject or place or directions for maintenance or repair, as of a car.
	exam	1	a tourists' handbook.
handbrake	1.
	syl	hand+brake
	pron	<1h@nd2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brake operated by a hand lever.
handbrake	2.
	syl	hand+brake
	pron	<1h@nd2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the lever that operates the handbrake.
hand's-breadth	alt
	head	handbreadth
	or	handbreadth
	syl	hand's-breadth
	pos	n.
handbreadth	0.
	or	hand's-breadth
	syl	hand+breadth
	pron	<1h@nd2bretT>, <-2bredT>
	pos	n.
	def	the width of a hand used as an indication of length.
h and c	0.
	syl	h. and c.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hot and cold (water).
handcart	0.
	syl	hand+cart
	pron	<1h@nd2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple cart, usually with one or two wheels, pushed or drawn by hand.
handclasp	0.
	syl	hand+clasp
	pron	<1h@nd2kla:sp>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {handshake}.
handcraft	1.
	syl	hand+craft
	pron	<1h@nd2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {handicraft. ~}
handcraft	2.
	syl	hand+craft
	pron	<1h@nd2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by handicraft.
handcuff	1.
	syl	hand+cuff
	pron	<1h@nd2k^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put handcuffs on (a person); manacle. {~}
handcuff	2.
	syl	hand+cuff
	pron	<1h@nd2k^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of locking metal rings joined by a short bar or chain for securing prisoners, etc.
hand down	1.
	syl	hand down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave to a later period or generation; bequeath.
hand down	2.
	syl	hand down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (an outgrown garment) on from one member of a family to a younger one.
hand down	3.
	syl	hand down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. law.
	def	to announce or deliver (a verdict).
-handed	0.
	syl	-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hand or hands as specified.
	exam	1	broad-handed
George Frederick	infl
	head	Handel
	syl	George Fred:er:ick.
	pos	n.
Handel	0.
	syl	Han:del
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	German name 1685-1759, German composer, resident in England, noted particularly for his oratorios, including the (1741) and (1743). Other works include over 40 operas, 12 concerti grossi, organ concertos, chamber and orchestral music, esp. (1717).
handfast	1.
	syl	hand+fast
	pron	<1h@nd2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an agreement, esp. of marriage, confirmed by a handshake.
handfast	2.
	syl	hand+fast
	pron	<1h@nd2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a firm grip.
handfast	3.
	syl	hand+fast
	pron	<1h@nd2fa:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to betroth or marry (two persons or another person) by joining the hands.
handfast	4.
	syl	hand+fast
	pron	<1h@nd2fa:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to grip with the hand.
handfasting	1.
	syl	hand+fast:ing
	pron	<1h@nd2fa:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {betroth?!al}.
handfasting	2.
	syl	hand+fast:ing
	pron	<1h@nd2fa:stiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a kind of trial marriage marked by the formal joining of hands.
handfeeds	infl
	head	handfeed
	syl	hand+feeds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handfeeding	infl
	head	handfeed
	syl	hand+feed+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handfed	infl
	head	handfeed
	syl	hand+fed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handfeed	1.
	syl	hand+feed
	pron	<1h@nd2fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed (a person or an animal) by hand.
handfeed	2.
	syl	hand+feed
	pron	<1h@nd2fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	to give food to (poultry or livestock) in fixed amounts and at fixed times, rather than use a self-feeding system.
handfuls	infl
	head	handful
	syl	hand+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
handful	1.
	syl	hand+ful
	pron	<1h@nd2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or number that can be held in the hand.
handful	2.
	syl	hand+ful
	pron	<1h@nd2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	a small number or quantity.
handful	3.
	syl	hand+ful
	pron	<1h@nd2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing difficult to manage or control.
hand glass	1.
	syl	hand glass
	pos	n.
	def	a magnifying glass with a handle.
hand glass	2.
	syl	hand glass
	pos	n.
	def	a small mirror with a handle.
hand glass	3.
	syl	hand glass
	pos	n.
	def	a small glazed frame for seedlings or plants.
hand grenade	0.
	syl	hand gre+nade
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal canister containing explosives, usually activated by a short fuse and used in close combat.
handgrip	1.
	syl	hand+grip
	pron	<1h@nd2grip>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{grip%1} (senses 2, 6, and 7)}.
handgrip	2.
	syl	hand+grip
	pron	<1h@nd2grip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, golf, etc.
	def	a covering, usually of towelling or rubber, that makes the handle of a racket or club easier to hold.
handgun	0.
	syl	hand+gun
	pron	<1h@nd2g^n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a firearm that can be held, carried, and fired with one hand, such as a pistol.
hand-held	0.
	syl	hand-held
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a film camera
	def	held rather than mounted, as in close-up action shots.
handhold	1.
	syl	hand+hold
	pron	<1h@nd2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, crevice, etc., that can be used as a grip or support, as in climbing.
handhold	2.
	syl	hand+hold
	pron	<1h@nd2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a grip or secure hold with the hand or hands.
handicap	ety	C17: probably from hand in cap, a lottery game in which players drew forfeits from a cap or deposited money in it
handicap	1.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	something that hampers or hinders.
handicap	2.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest, esp. a race, in which competitors are given advantages or disadvantages of weight, distance, time, etc., in an attempt to equalize their chances of winning.
handicap	3.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the advantage or disadvantage prescribed.
	exam	1	a handicap of three strokes.
handicap	4.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any physical disability, esp. one affecting the normal ability to move or manipulate objects.
handicaps	infl
	head	handicap
	syl	hand:i+caps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handicapping	infl
	head	handicap
	syl	hand:i+cap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handicapped	infl
	head	handicap
	syl	hand:i+capped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handicap	5.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a hindrance or disadvantage to.
handicap	6.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a handicap or handicaps to.
handicap	7.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize (a contest) by handicapping.
handicap	8.a.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to forecast the winner of (a contest, esp. a horse race).
handicap	8.b.
	syl	hand:i+cap
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign odds for or against (a contestant).
handicapper	sub
	head	handicap
	syl	hand:i+2cap+per
	pos	n.
handicapped	1.
	syl	hand:i+capped
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically disabled.
handicapped	2.
	syl	hand:i+capped
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@pt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	denoting a person whose social behaviour or emotional reactions are in some way impaired.
handicapped	3.
	syl	hand:i+capped
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a competitor
	def	assigned a handicap.
handicapper	1.
	syl	hand:i+cap+per
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official appointed to assign handicaps to competitors in such sports as golf and horse racing.
handicapper	2.
	syl	hand:i+cap+per
	pron	<1h@ndi2k@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper columnist employed to estimate the chances that horses have of winning races.
handicraft	ety	C15: changed from #7handcraft through the influence of #7handiwork, which was analysed as if #7handy+work 
handicraft	1.
	syl	hand:i+craft
	pron	<1h@ndi2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	skill or dexterity in working with the hands.
handicraft	2.
	syl	hand:i+craft
	pron	<1h@ndi2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular skill or art performed with the hands, such as weaving, pottery, etc.
handicraft	3.
	syl	hand:i+craft
	pron	<1h@ndi2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the work produced by such a skill or art.
	exam	1	local handicraft is on sale.
handicraftsman	sub
	head	handicraft
	syl	hand:i+2crafts+man
	pos	n.
handily	1.
	syl	hand:i+ly
	pron	<1h@ndili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a handy way or manner.
handily	2.
	syl	hand:i+ly
	pron	<1h@ndili>
	pos	adv.
	def	conveniently or suitably.
	exam	1	handily nearby.
handily	3.
	syl	hand:i+ly
	pron	<1h@ndili>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	easily.
	exam	1	the horse won handily.
hand in	0.
	syl	hand in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return or submit (something, such as an examination paper).
handiwork	ety	Old English handgeweorc, from #7hand+ geweorc, from ge- (collective prefix)+ weorc #7work 
handiwork	1.
	syl	hand:i+work
	pron	<1h@ndi2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work performed or produced by hand, such as embroidery or pottery.
handiwork	2.
	syl	hand:i+work
	pron	<1h@ndi2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of the action or endeavours of a person or thing.
handkerchief	0.
	syl	hand+ker+chief
	pron	<1h@Gk*Cif>, <-CEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a small square of soft absorbent material, such as linen, silk, or soft paper, carried and used to wipe the nose, etc.
hand-knit	1.
	syl	hand-knit
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	knitted by hand, not on a machine.
hand-knits	infl
	head	hand-knit
	syl	hand-knits
	pos	vb.
hand-knitting	infl
	head	hand-knit
	syl	hand-knit:ting
	pos	vb.
hand-knitted	infl
	head	hand-knit
	or	hand-knit
	syl	hand-knit:ted
	pos	vb.
hand-knit	infl
	or	hand-knitted
	syl	hand-knit.
	pos	vb.
hand-knit	2.
	syl	hand-knit
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to knit (garments, etc.) by hand.
handle	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon handlon (vb.), Old High German hantilla towel
handle	1.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a utensil, drawer, etc., designed to be held in order to move, use, or pick up the object.
handle	2.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a title put before a person's name.
handle	3.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity, reason, or excuse for doing something.
	exam	1	his background served as a handle for their mockery.
handle	4.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality, as of textiles, perceived by touching or feeling.
handle	5.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of a bet on a horse race or similar event.
fly off the handle	6.
	head	handle
	syl	fly off the handle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become suddenly extremely angry.
handle	7.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pick up and hold, move, or touch with the hands.
handle	8.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to operate or employ using the hands.
	exam	1	the boy handled the reins well.
handle	9.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have power or control over.
	exam	1	my wife handles my investments.
handle	10.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to manage successfully.
	exam	1	a secretary must be able to handle clients.
handle	11.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to discuss (a theme, subject, etc.).
handle	12.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deal with or treat in a specified way.
	exam	1	I was handled with great tact.
handle	13.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to trade or deal in (specified merchandise).
handle	14.
	syl	han+dle
	pron	<1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to react or respond in a specified way to operation or control.
	exam	1	the car handles well on bends.
handleable	sub
	head	handle
	syl	han+dle+a:ble
	pos	adj.
handled	sub
	head	handle
	syl	han+dled
	pos	adj.
handleless	sub
	head	handle
	syl	han+dle+less
	pos	adj.
handlebar moustache	0.
	syl	han:dle+bar mous+tache
	pron	<1h@ndL2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bushy extended moustache with curled ends that resembles handlebars.
handlebars	0.
	syl	han:dle+bars
	pron	<1h@ndL2ba:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	a metal bar having its ends curved to form handles, used for steering a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.
handler	1.
	syl	han+dler
	pron	<1h@ndl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds or incites a dog, gamecock, etc., esp. in a race or contest.
handler	2.
	syl	han+dler
	pron	<1h@ndl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the trainer or second of a boxer.
handling	1.
	syl	han+dling
	pron	<1h@ndliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of picking up, turning over, or touching something.
handling	2.
	syl	han+dling
	pron	<1h@ndliG>
	pos	n.
	def	treatment, as of a theme in literature.
handling	3.a.
	syl	han+dling
	pron	<1h@ndliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which a commodity is packaged, transported, etc.
handling	3.b.
	syl	han+dling
	pron	<1h@ndliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	handling charges.
handling	4.
	syl	han+dling
	pron	<1h@ndliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act of receiving property that one knows or believes to be stolen.
handmade	0.
	syl	hand+made
	pron	<2h@nd1mAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	made by hand, not by machine, esp. with care or craftsmanship.
handmaid	alt
	head	handmaiden
	or	handmaiden
	syl	hand+maid
	pos	n.
handmaiden	1.
	or	handmaid
	syl	hand+maid:en
	pron	<1h@nd2mAdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that serves a useful but subordinate purpose.
	exam	1	logic is the handmaid of philosophy.
handmaiden	2.
	or	handmaid
	syl	hand+maid:en
	pron	<1h@nd2mAdN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a female servant or attendant.
hand-me-down	1.a.
	syl	hand-me-down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something, esp. an outgrown garment, passed down from one person to another.
hand-me-down	1.b.
	syl	hand-me-down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hand-me-down dress.
hand-me-down	2.a.
	syl	hand-me-down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything that has already been used by another.
hand-me-down	2.b.
	syl	hand-me-down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hand-me-down ideas.
	infl
	head	hand-off
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
hand-off	1.
	syl	hand-off
	pos	n.
	def	the act of warding off an opposing player with the open hand.
hand off	infl
	head	hand-off
	syl	hand off.
	pos	vb.
hand-off	2.
	syl	hand-off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ward off (an opponent) using a hand-off.
hand on	0.
	syl	hand on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass to the next in a succession.
hand organ	0.
	syl	hand or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barrel organ}.
hand-out	1.
	syl	hand-out
	pos	n.
	def	clothing, food, or money given to a needy person.
hand-out	2.
	syl	hand-out
	pos	n.
	def	a leaflet, free sample, etc., given out to publicize something.
hand-out	3.
	syl	hand-out
	pos	n.
	def	a statement or other document distributed to the press or an audience to confirm, supplement, or replace an oral presentation.
hand out	infl
	head	hand-out
	syl	hand out.
	pos	vb.
hand-out	4.
	syl	hand-out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distribute.
hand over	0.
	syl	hand o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surrender possession of; transfer.
hand-pick	0.
	syl	hand-pick
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choose or select with great care, as for a special job or purpose.
hand-picked	sub
	head	hand-pick
	syl	hand-1picked
	pos	adj.
handrail	0.
	syl	hand+rail
	pron	<1h@nd2rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rail alongside a stairway, etc., at a convenient height to be grasped to provide support.
hands	1.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	power or keeping.
	exam	1	your welfare is in his hands.
hands	2.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {handling}. the infringement of touching the ball with any part of the hand or arm.
change hands	3.
	head	hands
	syl	change hands.
	def	to pass from the possession of one person or group to another.
clean hands	4.
	head	hands
	syl	clean hands.
	def	freedom from guilt.
hands down	5.
	head	hands
	syl	hands down.
	def	without effort; easily.
hands off	6.
	head	hands
	syl	hands off.
	def	do not touch or interfere.
hands up	7.
	head	hands
	syl	hands up&!
	def	raise the hands above the level of the shoulders, an order usually given by an armed robber to a victim, etc.
hands	8.a.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to be completely occupied.
hands	8.b.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to be beset with problems.
have one's hands tied	9.
	head	hands
	syl	have one's hands tied.
	def	to be wholly unable to act.
in good hands	10.
	head	hands
	syl	in good hands.
	def	in protective care.
hands	11.a.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to become married.
hands	11.b.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to enter into partnership.
hands	12.a.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to seize or get possession of.
hands	12.b.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to beat up; assault.
hands	12.c.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to find.
	exam	1	I just can't lay my hands on it anywhere.
hands	12.d.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to confirm or ordain by the imposition of hands.
off one's hands	13.
	head	hands
	syl	off one's hands.
	def	for which one is no longer responsible.
hands	14.a.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	for which one is responsible.
	exam	1	I've got too much on my hands to help.
hands	14.b.
	syl	hands
	pron	<h@ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	to spare.
	exam	1	time on my hands.
throw up one's hands	15.
	head	hands
	syl	throw up one's hands.
	def	to give up in despair.
wash one's hands of	16.
	head	hands
	syl	wash one's hands of.
	def	to have nothing more to do with.
handsaw	0.
	syl	hand+saw
	pron	<1h@nd2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any saw for use in one hand only.
hand's-breadth	0.
	syl	hand's-breadth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {handbreadth}.
handsel	ety	Old English handselen delivery into the hand; related to Old Norse handsal promise sealed with a handshake, Swedish hands*"ol gratuity; see #7hand, {sell} 
hansel	alt
	head	handsel
	or	handsel
	syl	han+sel
	pron	<1h@nsL>
handsel	1.
	or	hansel
	syl	hand+sel
	pron	<1h@nsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a gift for good luck at the beginning of a new year, new venture, etc.
handsels	infl
	head	handsel
	or	handsels
	syl	hand+sels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
handselling	infl
	head	handsel
	or	handseling
	syl	hand+sel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handselled	infl
	head	handsel
	or	handseled
	syl	hand+selled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
handseling	infl
	head	handsel
	or	handselling
	syl	hand+sel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
handseled	infl
	head	handsel
	or	handselled
	syl	hand+seled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
handsel	2.
	or	hansel
	syl	hand+sel
	pron	<1h@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to give a handsel to (a person).
handsel	3.
	or	hansel
	syl	hand+sel
	pron	<1h@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to begin (a venture) with ceremony; inaugurate.
handset	0.
	syl	hand+set
	pron	<1h@nd2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone mouthpiece and earpiece mounted so that they can be held simultaneously to mouth and ear.
handshake	0.
	syl	hand+shake
	pron	<1h@nd2SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of grasping and shaking a person's hand, as when being introduced or agreeing on a deal.
handsome	ety	C15 handsom easily handled; compare Dutch handzaam; see #7hand, {-#7some %1}
handsome	1.
	syl	hand+some
	pron	<1h@nds*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a man
	def	good-looking, esp. in having regular, pleasing, and well-defined features.
handsome	2.
	syl	hand+some
	pron	<1h@nds*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	fine-looking in a dignified way.
handsome	3.
	syl	hand+some
	pron	<1h@nds*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-proportioned, stately, or comely.
	exam	1	a handsome room.
handsome	4.
	syl	hand+some
	pron	<1h@nds*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	liberal or ample.
	exam	1	a handsome allowance.
handsome	5.
	syl	hand+some
	pron	<1h@nds*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	gracious or generous.
	exam	1	a handsome action.
handsomely	sub
	head	handsome
	syl	hand+some+ly
	pos	adv.
handsomeness	sub
	head	handsome
	syl	hand+some+ness
	pos	n.
handspike	0.
	syl	hand+spike
	pron	<1h@nd2spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar or length of pipe used as a lever.
handspring	0.
	syl	hand+spring
	pron	<1h@nd2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a gymnastic feat in which a person starts from a standing position and leaps forwards or backwards into a handstand and then onto his feet.
handstand	0.
	syl	hand+stand
	pron	<1h@nd2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or instance of supporting the body on the hands alone in an upside down position.
handstroke	0.
	syl	hand+stroke
	pron	<1h@nd2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bell-ringing.
	def	the downward movement of the bell rope as the bell swings around allowing the ringer to grasp and pull it.
hand-to-hand	0.
	syl	hand-to-hand
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	at close quarters.
	exam	1	they fought hand-to-hand.
hand-to-mouth	0.
	syl	hand-to-mouth
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with barely enough money or food to satisfy immediate needs.
	exam	1	a hand-to-mouth existence.
handwriting	1.
	syl	hand+writ:ing
	pron	<1h@nd2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	writing by hand rather than by typing or printing.
handwriting	2.
	syl	hand+writ:ing
	pron	<1h@nd2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's characteristic writing style.
	exam	1	that signature is in my handwriting.
handwritten	0.
	syl	hand+writ:ten
	pron	<1h@nd2ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	written by hand; not printed or typed.
handier	infl
	head	handy
	syl	hand:i+er
	pos	adj.
handiest	infl
	head	handy
	syl	hand:i+est.
	pos	adj.
handy	1.
	syl	hand:y
	pron	<1h@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	conveniently or easily within reach.
handy	2.
	syl	hand:y
	pron	<1h@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to manoeuvre, handle, or use.
	exam	1	a handy tool.
handy	3.
	syl	hand:y
	pron	<1h@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful with one's hands. &- {#!hand@.i+ness}
W (illiam) C (hristopher) 	infl
	head	Handy
	syl	W (illiam) C (hristopher) .
	pos	n.
Handy	0.
	syl	Han:dy
	pron	<1h@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1958, U.S. blues composer, who wrote
handymen	infl
	head	handyman
	syl	hand:y+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
handyman	1.
	syl	hand:y+man
	pron	<1h@ndi2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man employed to do various tasks.
handyman	2.
	syl	hand:y+man
	pron	<1h@ndi2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man skilled in odd jobs, etc.
hang	ety	Old English hangian; related to Old Norse hanga, Old High German hang*_en 
hangs	infl
	head	hang
	syl	hangs
	pos	vb.
hanging	infl
	head	hang
	syl	hang+ing
	pos	vb.
hung	infl
	head	hang
	syl	hung.
	pos	vb.
hang	1.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten or be fastened from above, esp. by a cord, chain, etc.; suspend.
	exam	1	the picture hung on the wall;
	exam	2	to hang laundry.
hang	2.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or be placed in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement around or at the place of suspension.
	exam	1	to hang a door.
hang	3.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by over
	def	to be suspended or poised; hover.
	exam	1	a pall of smoke hung over the city.
hang	4.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by over
	def	to be imminent; threaten.
hang	5.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or remain doubtful or unresolved (esp. in the phrase {hang in the bal?!ance) }.
hanged	infl
	head	hang
	syl	hanged
	pos	vb.
hang	6.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suspend or be suspended by the neck until dead.
hang	7.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten, fix, or attach in position or at an appropriate angle.
	exam	1	to hang a scythe to its handle.
hang	8.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate, furnish, or cover with something suspended or fastened.
	exam	1	to hang a wall with tapestry.
hang	9.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten to or suspend from a wall.
	exam	1	to hang wallpaper.
hang	10.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exhibit (a picture or pictures) by (a particular painter, printmaker, etc.) or (of a picture or a painter, etc.) to be exhibited in an art gallery, etc.
hang	11.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or droop or allow to fall or droop.
	exam	1	to hang one's head in shame.
hang	12.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of cloth, clothing, etc.
	def	to drape, fall, or flow, esp. in a specified manner.
	exam	1	her skirt hangs well.
hang	13.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suspend (game such as pheasant) so that it becomes slightly decomposed and therefore more tender and tasty.
hang	14.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a jury
	def	to prevent or be prevented from reaching a verdict.
hanged	infl
	head	hang
	syl	hanged
	pos	vb.
hang	15.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to damn or be damned: used in mild curses or interjections.
	exam	1	I'll be hanged before I'll go out in that storm.
hang	16.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass slowly (esp. in the phrase {time hangs heavily}) .
hang fire	17.
	head	hang
	syl	hang fire.
	def	to procrastinate or delay. See also {{fire} (sense 19)}. {~}
hang	18.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the way in which something hangs.
hang	19.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	a damn.
	exam	1	I don't care a hang for what you say.
hang	20.a.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to understand the technique of doing something.
hang	20.b.
	syl	hang
	pron	<h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perceive the meaning or significance of. {~} See also {hang about, hang back, hang behind, hang in, hang on, hang out, hang together, hang up}.
hang around	alt
	head	hang about
	or	hang about
	syl	hang a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hang about	1.
	or	hang around
	syl	hang a:bout
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to waste time; loiter.
hang about	2.
	or	hang around
	syl	hang a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	foll. by to frequent the company (of someone).
hangar	ety	C19: from French: shed, perhaps from Medieval Latin ang*_arium shed used as a smithy, of obscure origin
hangar	0.
	syl	hang+ar
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large workshop or building for storing and maintaining aircraft.
hang back	0.
	syl	hang back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to be reluctant to go forward or carry on (with some activity).
hang behind	0.
	syl	hang be+hind
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain in a place after others have left; linger.
hangbird	0.
	syl	hang+bird
	pron	<1h@G2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any bird, esp. the Baltimore oriole, that builds a hanging nest.
Hang-chou	alt
	head	Hangchow
	or	Hangchow
	syl	Hang-chou
	pron	<1h@G1Cau>
	pos	n.
Hangchow	0.
	or	Hang-chou
	syl	Hang+chow
	pron	<1h@G1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, capital of Chekiang province, on {Hangchow Bay} (an inlet of the East China Sea), at the foot of the Eye of Heaven Mountains: regarded by Marco Polo as the finest city in the world; seat of two universities (1927, 1959). Pop.: 960000 (1970 est.).
hangdog	1.
	syl	hang+dog
	pron	<1h@G2dog>
	pos	adj.
	def	downcast, furtive, or guilty in appearance or manner.
hangdog	2.
	syl	hang+dog
	pron	<1h@G2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a furtive or sneaky person.
hanger	1.a.
	syl	hang+er
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	any support, such as a hook, strap, peg, or loop, on or by which something may be hung.
hanger	1.b.
	syl	hang+er
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {coat hanger}.
hanger	2.a.
	syl	hang+er
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hangs something.
hanger	2.b.
	syl	hang+er
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	paperhanger.
hanger	3.
	syl	hang+er
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bracket designed to attach one part of a mechanical structure to another, such as the one that attaches the spring shackle of a motor car to the chassis.
hanger	4.
	syl	hang+er
	pron	<1h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dagger worn on a sword belt.
hangers-on	infl
	head	hanger-on
	syl	hang:ers-on.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hanger-on	0.
	syl	hang:er-on
	pos	n.
	def	a sycophantic follower or dependant, esp. one hoping for personal gain.
hang-glider	0.
	syl	hang-glid:er
	pos	n.
	def	an unpowered aircraft consisting of a large cloth wing stretched over a light framework from which the pilot hangs in a harness, using a horizontal bar to control the flight. &- {#!hang-glid@.ing}
hang in	0.
	syl	hang in
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to persist.
	exam	1	just hang in there for a bit longer.
hanging	1.a.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the putting of a person to death by suspending the body by the neck from a noose.
hanging	1.b.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hanging offence.
hanging	2.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a decorative textile such as a tapestry or drapery hung on a wall or over a window.
hanging	3.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of a person or thing that hangs.
hanging	4.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not supported from below; suspended.
hanging	5.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	undecided; still under discussion.
hanging	6.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclining or projecting downwards; overhanging.
hanging	7.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated on a steep slope or in a high place.
hanging	8.
	syl	hang+ing
	pron	<1h@GiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	given to issuing harsh sentences, esp. death sentences.
	exam	1	a hanging judge.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon	0.
	syl	Hang+ing Gar+dens of Bab:y+lon
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Babylon
	def	gardens, probably planted on terraces of a ziggurat: one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
hanging valley	0.
	syl	hang+ing val+ley
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	a tributary valley entering a main valley at a much higher level because of overdeepening of the main valley, esp. by glacial erosion.
hanging wall	0.
	syl	hang+ing wall
	pos	n.
	def	the rocks on the upper side of an inclined fault plane or mineral vein. Compare {footwall}.
hangmen	infl
	head	hangman
	syl	hang+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hangman	0.
	syl	hang+man
	pron	<1h@Gm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who carries out a sentence of hanging on condemned criminals.
hangnail	ety	C17: from Old English angn@agl, from enge tight+ n@agl #7nail ; influenced by #7hang 
hangnail	0.
	syl	hang+nail
	pron	<1h@G2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of skin torn away from, but still attached to, the base or side of a fingernail.
hang on	1.
	syl	hang on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue or persist in an activity, esp. with effort or difficulty.
	exam	1	hang on at your present job until you can get another.
hang on	2.
	syl	hang on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cling, grasp, or hold.
	exam	1	she hangs on to her mother's arm.
hang on	3.
	syl	hang on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be conditioned or contingent on; depend on.
	exam	1	everything hangs on this business deal.
hang on	4.
	syl	hang on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {hang onto, hang upon}. to listen attentively to.
	exam	1	she hung on his every word.
hang on	5.
	syl	hang on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wait or remain.
	exam	1	hang on for a few minutes.
hang out	1.
	syl	hang out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to suspend, be suspended, or lean, esp. from an opening, as for display or airing.
	exam	1	to hang out the washing.
hang out	2.
	syl	hang out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to live at or frequent a place.
	exam	1	the police know where the thieves hang out.
hang out	3.
	syl	hang out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to relax completely in an unassuming way (esp. in the phrase {let it all hang out) }.
hang out	4.
	syl	hang out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to act or speak freely, in an open, cooperative, or indiscreet manner.
hang-out	infl
	head	hang out
	syl	hang-out.
	pos	n.
hang out	5.
	syl	hang out
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place where one lives or that one frequently visits.
hangover	1.
	syl	hang+o:ver
	pron	<1h@G2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the delayed aftereffects of drinking too much alcohol in a relatively short period of time, characterized by headache and sometimes nausea and dizziness.
hangover	2.
	syl	hang+o:ver
	pron	<1h@G2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing left over from or influenced by a past age.
hang together	1.
	syl	hang to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be cohesive or united.
hang together	2.
	syl	hang to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be consistent.
	exam	1	your statements don't quite hang together.
hang up	1.
	syl	hang up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on a hook, hanger, etc..
	exam	1	please hang up your coat.
hang up	2.
	syl	hang up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to replace (a telephone receiver) on its cradle at the end of a conversation, often breaking a conversation off abruptly.
hang up	3.
	syl	hang up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive; usually foll. by on
	def	to cause to have an emotional or psycho?!logical preoccupation or problem.
	exam	1	he's really hung up on his mother.
hang-up	infl
	head	hang up
	syl	hang-up.
	pos	n.
hang up	4.
	syl	hang up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an emotional or psycho?!logical preoccupation or problem.
hang up	5.
	syl	hang up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a persistent cause of annoyance.
hank	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse hanka to coil, Swedish hank string
hank	1.
	syl	hank
	pron	<h@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop, coil, or skein, as of rope, wool, or yarn.
hank	2.
	syl	hank
	pron	<h@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a ringlike fitting that can be opened to admit a stay for attaching the luff of a sail.
hank	3.
	syl	hank
	pron	<h@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of measurement of cloth, yarn, etc., such as a length of 840 yards (767 m) of cotton or 560 yards (512 m) of worsted yarn.
hank	4.
	syl	hank
	pron	<h@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to attach (a sail) to a stay by hanks.
hanker	ety	C17: probably from Dutch dialect hankeren 
hanker	0.
	syl	hank+er
	pron	<1h@Gk*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by for, after, or an infinitive
	def	to have a yearning (for something or to do something).
hankerer	sub
	head	hanker
	syl	hank+er+er
	pos	n.
Han-k'ou	alt
	head	Hankow
	or	Hankow
	syl	Han-k'ou
	pron	<1h@n1kau>
	pos	n.
Hankow	0.
	or	Han-k'ou
	syl	Han+kow
	pron	<1h@n1kau>
	pos	n.
	def	a former city in SE China, in SE Hupeh at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers: one of the Han Cities; merged with Hanyang and Wuchang in 1950 to form the conurbation of Wuhan.
hankie	alt
	head	hanky
	or	hanky
	syl	hank:ie
	pron	<1h@Gki>
	pos	n.
hankies	infl
	head	hanky
	syl	hank:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hanky	0.
	or	hankie
	syl	hank:y
	pron	<1h@Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {handkerchief}.
hanky-panky	ety	C19: variant of #7hocus pocus 
hanky-panky	1.
	syl	hank:y-pank:y
	pron	<1h@Gki1p@Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dubious or suspicious behaviour.
hanky-panky	2.
	syl	hank:y-pank:y
	pron	<1h@Gki1p@Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	foolish behaviour or talk.
hanky-panky	3.
	syl	hank:y-pank:y
	pron	<1h@Gki1p@Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	illicit sexual relations.
Hannah	0.
	syl	Han:nah
	pron	<1h@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the woman who gave birth to Samuel (I Samuel 1-2).
Hannibal	0.
	syl	Han:ni:bal
	pron	<1h@nibL>
	pos	n.
	def	247-182 #7b.c., Carthaginian general; son of Hamilcar Barca. He commanded the Carthaginian army in the Second Punic War (218-201). After capturing Sagunto in Spain, he invaded Italy (218), crossing the Alps with an army of about 40000 men and defeating the Romans at Trasimene (217) and Cannae (216). In 203 he was recalled to defend Carthage and was defeated by Scipio at Zama (202). He was later forced into exile and committed suicide to avoid capture.
Hannover	0.
	syl	Han+no+ver
	pron	German <ha1no:f*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N West Germany, capital of Lower Saxony: capital of the kingdom of Hannover (1815-66); situated on the Mittelland canal. Pop.: 505106 (1974 est.). English spelling: {Hanover}.
Hanoi	0.
	syl	Ha+noi
	pron	<h@1nci>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Vietnam, on the Red River: became capital of Tonkin in 1802, of French Indochina in 1887, of Vietnam in 1945, and of North Vietnam (1954-75); university (1917); industrial centre. Pop.: 1443500 (1976 est.).
Hanover	H1.0.
	syl	Han:o+ver
	pron	<1h@n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English spelling of {Hannover}.
Hanover	H2.1.
	syl	Han:o+ver
	pron	<1h@n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a princely house of Germany (1692-1815), the head of which succeeded to the British throne as George I in 1714.
Hanover	H2.2.
	syl	Han:o+ver
	pron	<1h@n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the royal house of Britain (1714-1901).
Hanoverian	1.
	syl	Han:o+ve:ri:an
	pron	<2h@n*1vi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in Hannover.
Hanoverian	2.
	syl	Han:o+ve:ri:an
	pron	<2h@n*1vi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the princely house of Hanover or to the monarchs of England or their reigns from 1714 to 1901.
Hanoverian	3.
	syl	Han:o+ve:ri:an
	pron	<2h@n*1vi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of the house of Hanover.
James	infl
	head	Hanratty
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Hanratty	0.
	syl	Han:rat:ty
	pron	<h@n1r@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	1936-62, Englishman executed, despite conflicting evidence, for a murder on the A6 road. Subsequent public concern played a major part in the abolition of capital punishment in Britain.
Hansard	ety	C19: named after L. Hansard (1752-1828) and his descendants, who compiled the reports until 1889
Hansard	1.
	syl	Han+sard
	pron	<1h@nsa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the official verbatim report of the proceedings of the British Parliament.
Hansard	2.
	syl	Han+sard
	pron	<1h@nsa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar report kept by other legislative bodies.
Hanse	ety	C12: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German hansa, Old English h*_os troop
Hansa	alt
	head	Hanse
	or	Hanse
	syl	Han+sa
	pron	<1h@ns*>, <-z*>
	pos	n.
Hanse	1.
	or	Hansa
	syl	Hanse
	pron	<h@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval guild of merchants.
Hanse	2.
	or	Hansa
	syl	Hanse
	pron	<h@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee paid by the new members of a medieval trading guild.
Hanse	3.a.
	or	Hansa
	syl	Hanse
	pron	<h@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Hanseatic League}.
Hanse	3.b.
	or	Hansa
	syl	Hanse
	pron	<h@ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Hanse town.
Hanseatic	1.
	syl	Han+se:at+ic
	pron	<2h@nsi1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Hanseatic League.
Hanseatic	2.
	syl	Han+se:at+ic
	pron	<2h@nsi1@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Hanseatic League.
Hanseatic League	0.
	syl	Han+se:at+ic League
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial association of towns in N Germany formed in the mid-14th century to protect and control trade. It was at its most powerful in the 15th century. Also called: {Hansa, Hanse}.
hansel	0.
	syl	han+sel
	pron	<1h@nsL>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {handsel}.
Hansen's disease	ety	C20: named after G. H. Hansen (1841-1912), Norwegian physician
Hansen's disease	0.
	syl	Han+sen's dis+ease
	pron	<1h@ns*nz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {leprosy}.
hansom	ety	C19: short for hansom cab, named after its designer J. A. Hansom (1803-82)
hansom	0.
	syl	han+som
	pron	<1h@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a two-wheeled one-horse carriage with a fixed hood. The driver sits on a high outside seat at the rear. Also called: {hansom cab}.
Hants	0.
	syl	Hants.
	pron	<h@nts>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Hampshire.
Hanukkah	ety	from Hebrew: a dedication
Hanukah	infl
	head	Hanukkah
	syl	Ha+nu+kah
	pron	<1ha:n*k*>, <-nu2ka:>, Hebrew <xanu1ka>
	pos	n.
Chanukah	infl
	head	Hanukkah
	or	Chanukkah
	syl	Cha+nu+kah
	pron	<1ha:n*k*>, <-nu2ka:>, Hebrew <xanu1ka>
	pos	n.
Chanukkah	infl
	head	Hanukkah
	or	Chanukah
	syl	Cha+nuk+kah
	pron	<1ha:n*k*>, <-nu2ka:>, Hebrew <xanu1ka>
	pos	n.
Hanukkah	0.
	syl	Ha+nuk+kah
	pron	<1ha:n*k*>, <-nu2ka:>, Hebrew <xanu1ka>
	pos	n.
	def	the eight-day Jewish festival of lights beginning on the 25th of Kislev and commemorating the rededication of the temple by Judas Maccabaeus in 165 #7b.c. Also called: {Feast of Dedication}.
Hanuman	ety	from Hindi Hanum*_an , from Sanskrit hanumant having (conspicuous) jaws, from hanu jaw
Hanuman	1.
	syl	Han:u+man
	pron	<2h^nu1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {entellus} (the monkey).
Hanuman	2.
	syl	Han:u+man
	pron	<2h^nu1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the monkey chief of Hindu mythology and devoted helper of Rama.
Han-yang	alt
	head	Hanyang
	or	Hanyang
	syl	Han-yang
	pron	<1h@n1j@G>
	pos	n.
Hanyang	0.
	or	Han-yang
	syl	Han+yang
	pron	<1h@n1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a former city in SE China, in SE Hupeh at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers: one of the Han Cities; merged with Hankow and Wuchang in 1950 to form the conurbation of Wuhan.
hap	ety	C13: from Old Norse happ good luck; related to Old English geh@aplic convenient, Old Slavonic kob*vu fate
hap	1.
	syl	hap
	pron	<h@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	luck; chance.
hap	2.
	syl	hap
	pron	<h@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an occurrence.
haps	infl
	head	hap
	syl	haps
	pos	vb.
happing	infl
	head	hap
	syl	hap+ping
	pos	vb.
happed	infl
	head	hap
	syl	happed.
	pos	vb.
hap	3.
	syl	hap
	pron	<h@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an archaic word for {happen}.
hapax legomenon	ety	Greek: thing said only once
hapax legomena	infl
	head	hapax legomenon
	syl	ha+pax le+go+men:a
	pron	<l*1gomin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hapax legomenon	0.
	syl	ha+pax le+go+me:non
	pron	<1h@p@ks> <l*1gomi2non>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {nonce word}.
ha'pennies	infl
	head	ha'penny
	syl	ha'+pen:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ha'penny	0.
	syl	ha'+pen:ny
	pron	<1hApni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a variant spelling of {halfpenny}.
haphazard	1.
	syl	hap+haz+ard
	pron	<h@p1h@z*d>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	at random.
haphazard	2.
	syl	hap+haz+ard
	pron	<h@p1h@z*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	careless; slipshod.
haphazard	3.
	syl	hap+haz+ard
	pron	<h@p1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	chance.
haphazardly	sub
	head	haphazard
	syl	hap+1haz+ard+ly
	pos	adv.
haphazardness	sub
	head	haphazard
	syl	hap+1haz+ard+ness
	pos	n.
Haphtaroth	infl
	head	Haphtarah
	or	Haphtarahs
	syl	Haph+ta+roth
	pron	<-1t*ur*ut>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haphtarahs	infl
	head	Haphtarah
	or	Haphtaroth
	syl	Haph+ta+rahs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Haphtarah	0.
	syl	Haph+ta+rah
	pron	<ha:f1t*ur*>, Hebrew <hafta1ra>, Hebrew <-ta1rct>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Haftarah}.
hapless	0.
	syl	hap+less
	pron	<1h@plis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfortunate; wretched.
haplessly	sub
	head	hapless
	syl	hap+less+ly
	pos	adv.
haplessness	sub
	head	hapless
	syl	hap+less+ness
	pos	n.
haplite	0.
	syl	hap+lite
	pron	<1h@plIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {aplite}.
haplitic	sub
	head	haplite
	syl	hap+lit+ic
	pron	<h@p1litik>
	pos	adj.
haplo-	ety	from Greek haplous simple
haplography	ety	C19: from Greek, from haplous single+-#7graphy 
haplographies	infl
	head	haplography
	syl	hap+log+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haplography	0.
	syl	hap+log+ra+phy
	pron	<h@p1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the accidental omission of a letter or syllable in writing, as in spelling as
haploid	ety	C20: from Greek haploeid*_es single, from haplous single
haploid	1.
	syl	hap+loid
	pron	<1h@plcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	also; esp. of gametes
	def	having a single set of unpaired chromosomes.
haploid	2.
	syl	hap+loid
	pron	<1h@plcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a haploid cell or organism. Compare {diploid}.
haplology	0.
	syl	hap+lol+o:gy
	pron	<h@p1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	omission of a repeated occurrence of a sound or syllable in fluent speech, as for example in the pronunciation of as (#!la$Ibr$I).
haplologic	sub
	head	haplology
	syl	hap+lo+log+ic
	pron	<2h@pl*?!1loJik>
	pos	adj.
haplosis	0.
	syl	hap+lo+sis
	pron	<h@p1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the production of a haploid number of chromosomes during meiosis.
haply	0.
	syl	hap+ly
	pron	<1h@pli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	an archaic word for {perhaps}.
ha'p'orth	0.
	syl	ha'+p'orth
	pron	<1hAp*T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a variant spelling of {halfpennyworth}.
happen	ety	C14: see #7hap #7, -#7en %1#e Usage. See at occur.
happen	1.
	syl	hap+pen
	pron	<1h@pN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an event in time
	def	to come about or take place; occur.
happen	3.
	syl	hap+pen
	pron	<1h@pN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chance (to be or do something).
	exam	1	I happen to know him.
happen	4.
	syl	hap+pen
	pron	<1h@pN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to be the case, esp. if by chance, that.
	exam	1	it happens that I know him.
happen	xref
	syl	hap+pen
	pron	<1h@pN>
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	sentence substitute. Northern Brit. dialect.
happen	5.a.
	syl	hap+pen
	pron	<1h@pN>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for {perhaps}.
happen	5.b.
	syl	hap+pen
	pron	<1h@pN>
	pos	adv.
	usage	as sentence modifier
	exam	1	happen I'll see thee tomorrow.
past	infl
	head	happen by
	syl	past
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
halong	infl
	head	happen by
	or	in
	syl	ha:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
in	infl
	head	happen by
	or	halong
	syl	in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
happen by	0.
	syl	hap+pen by
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to appear, arrive, or come casually or by chance.
happening	1.
	syl	hap+pen+ing
	pron	<1h@p*niG>, <1h@pniG>
	pos	n.
	def	an occurrence; event.
happening	2.
	syl	hap+pen+ing
	pron	<1h@p*niG>, <1h@pniG>
	pos	n.
	def	an improvised or spontaneous display or performance consist?!ing of bizarre and haphazard events.
upon	alt
	head	happen on
	or	happen on
	syl	up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
happen on	0.
	or	upon
	syl	hap+pen on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to find by chance.
	exam	1	I happened upon a pound note lying in the street.
happenstance	1.
	syl	hap+pen+stance
	pron	<1h@p*n2st@ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	chance.
happenstance	2.
	syl	hap+pen+stance
	pron	<1h@p*n2st@ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a chance occurrence.
happy	ety	C14: see #7hap, {-#7y %1}
happier	infl
	head	happy
	syl	hap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
happiest	infl
	head	happy
	syl	hap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
happy	1.
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling, showing, or expressing joy; pleased.
happy	2.
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing joy or gladness.
happy	3.
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	fortu?!nate; lucky.
	exam	1	the happy position of not having to work.
happy	4.
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	aptly expressed; appropriate.
	exam	1	a happy turn of phrase.
happy	5.
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	slightly intoxicated.
happy event	6.
	head	happy
	syl	happy event.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the birth of a child.
happy medium	7.
	head	happy
	syl	happy medium.
	def	a course or state that avoids extremes.
happy release	8.
	head	happy
	syl	happy release.
	def	liberation, esp. by death, from an unpleasant condition. {~}
happy	9.
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	happy birthday;
	exam	2	happy Christmas.
happy	xref
	syl	hap+py
	pron	<1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	See also {trigger-happy}.
happily	sub
	head	happy
	syl	hap+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
happiness	sub
	head	happy
	syl	hap+pi+ness
	pos	n.
happy-go-lucky	0.
	syl	hap:py-go-luck:y
	pos	adj.
	def	carefree or easygoing.
happy hunting ground	0.
	syl	hap+py hunt+ing ground
	pos	n.
	usage	in American Indian legend
	def	the paradise to which a person passes after death.
Hapsburg	0.
	syl	Haps:burg
	pron	<1h@ps2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a German princely family founded by Albert, count of Hapsburg (1153). From 1440 to 1806, the Hapsburgs wore the imperial crown of the Holy Roman Empire almost uninterruptedly. They also provided rulers for Austria, Spain, Hungary, Bohemia, etc. The line continued as the royal house of {Hapsburg-Lorraine}, ruling in Austria (1806-48) and Austria-Hungary (1848-1918). German name: {Habsburg}.
hapten	ety	C20: from German, from Greek haptein to fasten
haptene	alt
	head	hapten
	or	hapten
	syl	hap+tene
	pron	<1h@ptEn>
	pos	n.
hapten	0.
	or	haptene
	syl	hap+ten
	pron	<1h@pt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	an incomplete antigen that can stimulate antibody production only when complexed to a particular protein.
hapteron	ety	C20: from Greek haptein to make fast
hapteron	0.
	syl	hap+ter+on
	pron	<1h@pt*ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell or group of cells that occurs in certain plants, esp. seaweeds, and attaches the plant to its substratum.
haptic	ety	C19: from Greek, from haptein to touch
haptic	0.
	syl	hap+tic
	pron	<1h@ptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or based on the sense of touch.
haptotropism	0.
	syl	hap+to+trop+ism
	pron	<2h@pt*u1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thigmotropism}.
harakiri	ety	C19: from Japanese, from hara belly+ kiri cut
harikari	alt
	head	harakiri
	or	harakiri
	syl	ha+ri+ka+ri
	pron	<2h@ri1ka:ri>
	pos	n.
harakiri	0.
	or	harikari
	syl	ha+ra+ki+ri
	pron	<2h@r*1kiri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Japan
	def	ritual suicide by disembowelment with a sword when disgraced or under sentence of death. Also called: {seppuku}.
Harald I	0.
	syl	Har:ald I
	pron	<1h@r*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??850-933, first king of Norway: his rule caused emigration to the British Isles.
harambee	ety	Swahili: pull together
harambee	1.
	syl	ha+ram+bee
	pron	<2ha:ra:m1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a work chant used on the E African coast.
harambee	2.
	syl	ha+ram+bee
	pron	<2ha:ra:m1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rallying cry used in Kenya.
harambee	3.
	syl	ha+ram+bee
	pron	<2ha:ra:m1bA>
	pos	interj.
	def	a cry of harambee.
harangue	ety	C15: from Old French, from Old Italian aringa public speech, probably of Germanic origin; related to Medieval Latin harenga; see #7harry, {ring %1}
harangue	1.
	syl	ha+rangue
	pron	<h*1r@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to address (a person or crowd) in an angry, vehement, or forcefully persuasive way.
harangue	2.
	syl	ha+rangue
	pron	<h*1r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud, forceful, or angry speech.
haranguer	sub
	head	harangue
	syl	ha+1rangu+er
	pos	n.
Harappa	0.
	syl	Ha+rap+pa
	pron	<h*1r@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in the Punjab in NW Pakistan: one of the centres of the Indus civilization that flourished from 2500 to 1700 #7b.c. ; probably destroyed by Indo-European invaders.
Harappan	sub
	head	Harappa
	syl	Ha+1rap+pan
	pos	adj. n.
Harrar	alt
	head	Harar
	or	Harar
	syl	Har+rar
	pron	<1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
Harar	0.
	or	Harrar
	syl	Ha+rar
	pron	<1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Ethiopia: former capital of the Muslim state of Adal. Pop.: 45840 (1971 est.).
harass	ety	C17: from French harasser, variant of Old French harer to set a dog on, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German har*_en to cry out
harass	0.
	syl	har+ass
	pron	<1h@r*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trouble, torment, or confuse by continual persistent attacks, questions, etc.
harasser	sub
	head	harass
	syl	har+ass+er
	pos	n.
harassingly	sub
	head	harass
	syl	har+ass+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
harassment	sub
	head	harass
	syl	har+ass+ment
	pos	n.
Harbin	0.
	syl	Har+bin
	pron	<ha:1bEn>, <-1bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, capital of Heilungkiang province on the Sungari River: founded by the Russians in 1897; centre of tsarist activities after the October Revolution in Russia (1917). Pop.: 1670000 (1970 est.). Also called: {Ha-erh-pin}.
harbinger	ety	C12: from Old French herbergere, from herberge lodging, from Old Saxon heriberga; compare Old High German heriberga army shelter; see #7harry, borough 
harbinger	1.
	syl	har+bin+ger
	pron	<1ha:binJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that announces or indicates the approach of something; forerunner.
harbinger	2.
	syl	har+bin+ger
	pron	<1ha:binJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person sent in advance of a royal party or army to obtain lodgings for them.
harbinger	3.
	syl	har+bin+ger
	pron	<1ha:binJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce the approach or arrival of.
harbour	ety	Old English herebeorg, from here troop, army+ beorg shelter; related to Old High German heriberga hostelry, Old Norse herbergi 
harbor	alt
	head	harbour
	or	harbour
	syl	har+bor
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
harbour	1.
	or	harbor
	syl	har+bour
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheltered port.
harbour	2.
	or	harbor
	syl	har+bour
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of refuge or safety.
harbour	3.
	or	harbor
	syl	har+bour
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give shelter to.
	exam	1	to harbour a criminal.
harbour	4.
	or	harbor
	syl	har+bour
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain secretly.
	exam	1	to harbour a grudge.
harbour	5.
	or	harbor
	syl	har+bour
	pron	<1ha:b*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shelter (a vessel) in a harbour or (of a vessel) to seek shelter.
harbourer	sub
	head	harbour
	or	harborer
	syl	har+bour+er
	pos	n.
harborer	sub
	head	harbour
	or	harbourer
	syl	har+bor+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
harbourless	sub
	head	harbour
	or	harborless
	syl	har+bour+less
	pos	adj.
harborless	sub
	head	harbour
	or	harbourless
	syl	har+bor+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
harborage	alt
	head	harbourage
	or	harbourage
	syl	har+bor+age
	pron	<1ha:b*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
harbourage	0.
	or	harborage
	syl	har+bour+age
	pron	<1ha:b*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	shelter or refuge, as for a ship, or a place providing shelter.
harbour master	0.
	syl	har+bour mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an official in charge of a harbour.
harbour seal	0.
	syl	har+bour seal
	pos	n.
	def	a common earless seal, that is greyish-black with paler markings: occurs off the coasts of North America, N Europe, and NE Asia.
hard	ety	Old English heard; related to Old Norse harthr, Old Frisian herd, Old High German herti, Gothic hardus hard, Greek kratus strong
hard	1.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	firm or rigid; not easily dented, crushed, or pierced.
hard	2.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	toughened by or as if by physical labour; not soft or smooth.
	exam	1	hard hands.
hard	3.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to do or accomplish; arduous.
	exam	1	a hard task.
hard	4.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand or perceive.
	exam	1	a hard question.
hard	5.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or requiring considerable physical or mental energy, effort, or application.
	exam	1	hard work;
	exam	2	a hard drinker.
hard	6.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	stern, cold, or intractable.
	exam	1	a hard judge.
hard	7.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	exacting; demanding.
	exam	1	a hard master.
hard	8.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh; cruel.
	exam	1	a hard fate.
hard	9.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflicting pain, sorrow, distress, or hardship.
	exam	1	hard times.
hard	10.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	tough or adamant.
	exam	1	a hard man.
hard	11.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	forceful or violent.
	exam	1	a hard knock.
hard	12.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	cool or uncompromising.
	exam	1	we took a long hard look at our profit factor.
hard	13.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	indisputable; real.
	exam	1	hard facts.
hard	14.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of water
	def	impairing the formation of a lather by soap. See {hardness} (sense 3).
hard	15.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	practical, shrewd, or calculating.
	exam	1	he is a hard man in business.
hard	16.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	too harsh to be pleasant.
	exam	1	hard light.
hard	17.a.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cash, money, etc.
	def	in coin rather than paper.
hard	17.b.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of currency
	def	high and stable in exchange value and backed by bullion.
hard	17.c.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of credit
	def	difficult to obtain; tight.
hard	18.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of alcoholic drink
	def	being a spirit rather than a wine, beer, etc..
	exam	1	the hard stuff.
hard	19.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug such as heroin, morphine, or cocaine
	def	highly addictive. Compare {{soft} (sense 18)}.
hard	20.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of radiation, such as gamma rays and x-rays
	def	having high energy and the ability to penetrate solids.
hard	21.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of goods
	def	durable.
hard	22.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {hard-core}.
hard	23.a.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	an older word for {fortis}.
hard	23.b.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	not in modern technical usage
	def	denoting the consonants and in English when they are pronounced as velar stops (k, g).
hard	23.c.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of consonants in the Slavonic languages
	def	not palatalized.
hard	24.a.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	being heavily fortified and protected.
hard	24.b.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of nuclear armament
	def	located underground.
hard	25.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	incorrigible or disreputable (esp. in the phrase {a hard case) }.
hard	26.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bread, etc.
	def	stale and old.
hard	27.a.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person not easily persuaded or won over.
hard	27.b.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	a thing not easily understood.
hard by	28.
	head	hard
	syl	hard by.
	def	near; close by.
hard of hearing	29.
	head	hard
	syl	hard of hearing.
	def	deaf or partly deaf.
hard	30.a.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	in need of money; poor.
hard	30.b.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	in great need (of).
	exam	1	hard up for suggestions.
put the hard word on (someone)	31.
	head	hard
	syl	put the hard word on (someone).
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to ask or demand something from (a person).
hard	32.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	with great energy, force, or vigour.
	exam	1	the team always played hard.
hard	33.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	as far as possible; all the way.
	exam	1	hard left.
hard	34.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	with application; earnestly or intently.
	exam	1	she thought hard about the formula.
hard	35.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	with great intensity, force, or violence.
	exam	1	his son's death hit him hard.
hard	36.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by on, upon, by, or after
	def	close; near.
	exam	1	hard on his heels.
hard	37.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	assiduously; devotedly.
hard	38.a.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	with effort or difficulty.
	exam	1	their victory was hard won.
hard	38.b.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	hard-earned.
hard	39.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	slowly and reluctantly.
	exam	1	prejudice dies hard.
go hard with	40.
	head	hard
	syl	go hard with.
	def	to cause pain or difficulty to (someone).
	exam	1	it will go hard with you if you don't tell the truth.
hard at it	41.
	head	hard
	syl	hard at it.
	def	working hard.
hard put (to it)	42.
	head	hard
	syl	hard put (to it)
	def	scarcely having the capacity (to do something).
	exam	1	he's hard put to get to work by 9:30.
hard	43.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any colorant that produces a harsh coarse appearance.
hard	44.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a roadway across a foreshore.
hard	45.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	hard labour.
hard	46.
	syl	hard
	pron	<ha:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an erection of the penis (esp. in the phrase {get} or {have a hard on) }.
(hard-and-fast	infl
	head	hard and fast
	syl	(hard-and-fast
	pos	adj.
hard and fast	0.
	syl	hard and fast
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal) .
	def	(of rules, etc.) invariable or strict.
hardback	1.
	syl	hard+back
	pron	<1ha:d2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or edition with covers of cloth, cardboard, or leather.
hardback	2.
	syl	hard+back
	pron	<1ha:d2b@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {casebound, hard+bound} (#!ha$:d@!baund), {hard+cov@.er} (#!ha$:d@!k^v$$). of or denoting a hardback or the publication of hardbacks.
hardbake	0.
	syl	hard+bake
	pron	<1ha:d2bAk>
	pos	n.
	def	almond toffee.
hard-bitten	0.
	syl	hard-bit:ten
	pos	adj.
	def	tough and realistic.
hardboard	0.
	syl	hard+board
	pron	<1ha:d2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stiff sheet made of compressed sawdust and woodchips bound together with plastic adhesive or resin under heat and pressure.
hard-boiled	1.
	syl	hard-boiled
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an egg
	def	boiled until the yolk and white are solid.
hard-boiled	2.a.
	syl	hard-boiled
	pos	adj.
	def	tough, realistic.
hard-boiled	2.b.
	syl	hard-boiled
	pos	adj.
	def	cynical.
hard cheese	0.
	syl	hard cheese
	pos	interj. n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	bad luck.
hard cider	0.
	syl	hard ci+der
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	fermented apple juice. Compare {sweet cider}.
hard coal	0.
	syl	hard coal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {anthracite}. Compare {soft coal}.
hard copy	0.
	syl	hard cop:y
	pos	n.
	def	computer output that can be read by the eye, as contrasted with machine-readable output such as magnetic tape.
hard core	1.
	syl	hard core
	pos	n.
	def	the members of a group or movement who form an intransigent nucleus resisting change.
hard core	2.
	syl	hard core
	pos	n.
	def	material, such as broken bricks, stones, etc., used to form a foundation for a road, paving, building, etc.
hard-core	infl
	head	hard core
	syl	hard-core.
	pos	adj.
hard core	3.
	syl	hard core
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pornography
	def	describing or depicting sexual acts in explicit detail.
hard core	4.
	syl	hard core
	pos	adj.
	def	completely and enduringly established in a belief, etc..
	exam	1	hard-core Communists.
hard court	0.
	syl	hard court
	pos	n.
	def	a tennis court made of asphalt, concrete, etc. See also {grass court}.
Hardecanute	0.
	syl	Har:de:ca:nute
	pron	<1ha:dik*2nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Harthacanute}.
hard-edge	0.
	syl	hard-edge
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a style of painting in which vividly coloured subjects are clearly delineated.
harden	H1.1.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become hard or harder; freeze, stiffen, or set.
harden	H1.2.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become more hardy, tough, or unfeeling.
harden	H1.3.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stronger or firmer.
	exam	1	they hardened defences.
harden	H1.4.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become more resolute or set.
	exam	1	hardened in his resolve.
harden	H1.5.a.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of prices, a market, etc.
	def	to cease to fluctuate.
harden	H1.5.b.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of price
	def	to rise higher.
harden	H2.0.
	syl	hard+en
	pron	<1ha:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough fabric made from hards.
Friedrich von	infl
	head	Hardenberg
	syl	Frie:drich von
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Hardenberg	0.
	syl	Har:den:berg
	pron	German <1hardN2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of {Novalis}.
hardened	1.
	syl	hard+ened
	pron	<1ha:dNd>
	pos	adj.
	def	rigidly set, as in a mode of behaviour.
hardened	2.
	syl	hard+ened
	pron	<1ha:dNd>
	pos	adj.
	def	toughened, as by custom; seasoned.
hardener	1.
	syl	hard+en+er
	pron	<1ha:dN*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that hardens.
hardener	2.
	syl	hard+en+er
	pron	<1ha:dN*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to paint or varnish to increase durability.
hardener	3.
	syl	hard+en+er
	pron	<1ha:dN*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ingredient of certain adhesives that accelerates or promotes setting.
hardening	1.
	syl	hard+en+ing
	pron	<1ha:dNiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of becoming or making hard.
hardening	2.
	syl	hard+en+ing
	pron	<1ha:dNiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to another substance or material to make it harder.
hardening of the arteries	0.
	syl	hard+en+ing of the ar+ter+ies
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {arteriosclerosis}.
harden off	0.
	syl	hard+en off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to accustom (a cultivated plant) or (of such a plant) to become accustomed to outdoor conditions by repeated exposure.
harden up	0.
	syl	hard+en up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to tighten the sheets of a sailing vessel so as to prevent luffing.
hardhack	0.
	syl	hard+hack
	pron	<1ha:d2h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody North American rosaceous plant, with downy leaves and tapering clusters of small pink or white flowers. Also called: {steeplebush}.
hard hat	1.
	syl	hard hat
	pos	n.
	def	a hat made of a hard material for protection, worn esp. by construction workers.
hard hat	2.
	syl	hard hat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a construction worker.
hard-hat	infl
	head	hard hat
	syl	hard-hat.
	pos	adj.
hard hat	3.
	syl	hard hat
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	characteristic of the presumed conservative attitudes and prejudices typified by construction workers.
hard-headed	1.
	syl	hard-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	tough, realistic, or shrewd; not moved by sentiment.
hard-headed	2.
	syl	hard-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	stubborn; obstinate.
hard-headedly	sub
	head	hard-headed
	syl	hard-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
hard-headedness	sub
	head	hard-headed
	syl	hard-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
hardheads	0.
	syl	hard+heads
	pron	<1ha:d2hedz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a thistle-like plant, native to Europe and introduced into North America and New Zealand, that has reddish-purple flower heads: family (composites). Also called: {knapweed}. See also { {centaury} (sense 2)}.
hardhearted	0.
	syl	hard+heart:ed
	pron	<2ha:d1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unkind or intolerant.
hardheartedly	sub
	head	hardhearted
	syl	hard+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
hardheartedness	sub
	head	hardhearted
	syl	hard+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
hard-hit	0.
	syl	hard-hit
	pos	adj.
	def	seriously affected or hurt.
	exam	1	hard-hit by taxation.
Hardicanute	0.
	syl	Har:di:ca:nute
	pron	<1ha:dik*2nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Harthacanute}.
(James) Keir	infl
	head	Hardie
	syl	(James) Keir
	pron	<ki*>
	pos	n.
Hardie	0.
	syl	Har:die
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1915, Scottish labour leader and politician; the first parliamentary leader of the Labour Party.
hardihood	0.
	syl	har+di+hood
	pron	<1ha:di2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	courage, daring, or audacity.
hardily	0.
	syl	har+di+ly
	pron	<1ha:dili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a hardy manner; toughly or boldly.
hardiness	0.
	syl	har+di+ness
	pron	<1ha:dinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being hardy, robust, or bold.
Warren G (amaliel) 	infl
	head	Harding
	syl	War:ren G (amaliel) .
	pos	n.
Harding	0.
	syl	Har:ding
	pron	<1ha:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1923, 29th president of the U.S. (1921-23).
hard labour	0.
	syl	hard la+bour
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly
	def	the penalty of compulsory physical labour imposed in addition to a sentence of imprisonment: abolished in England in 1948.
hard landing	0.
	syl	hard land+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a landing by a rocket or spacecraft in which the vehicle is destroyed on impact. Compare {soft landing}.
hard line	0.
	syl	hard line
	pos	n.
	def	an uncompromising course or policy. &- {@!hard+#!lin@.er}
hard lines	0.
	syl	hard lines
	pos	interj. n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	bad luck. Also: {hard cheese}.
hardly	1.
	syl	hard+ly
	pron	<1ha:dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	scarcely; barely.
	exam	1	we hardly knew the family.
hardly	2.
	syl	hard+ly
	pron	<1ha:dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	just; only just.
	exam	1	he could hardly hold the cup.
hardly	3.
	syl	hard+ly
	pron	<1ha:dli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Often used ironically.
	def	almost or probably not or not at all.
	exam	1	he will hardly incriminate himself.
hardly	4.
	syl	hard+ly
	pron	<1ha:dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with difficulty or effort.
hardly	5.
	syl	hard+ly
	pron	<1ha:dli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	harshly or cruelly.#e {Usage}. Since and already have negative force, it is redundant to use another negative in the same clause.
	exam	1	he had hardly had
hard-mouthed	1.
	syl	hard-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	not responding satisfactorily to a pull on the bit.
hard-mouthed	2.
	syl	hard-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	stubborn; obstinate.
hardness	1.
	syl	hard+ness
	pron	<1ha:dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being hard.
hardness	2.
	syl	hard+ness
	pron	<1ha:dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several measures of resistance to indentation, deformation, or abrasion. See {Mohs scale, Brinell number}.
hardness	3.
	syl	hard+ness
	pron	<1ha:dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of water that causes it to impair the lathering of soap: caused by the presence of certain calcium salts. {Temporary hardness} can be removed by boiling whereas {permanent hardness} cannot.
hard-nosed	0.
	syl	hard-nosed
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	tough, shrewd, and practical.
hard palate	0.
	syl	hard pal+ate
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior bony portion of the roof of the mouth, extending backwards to the soft palate.
hardpan	0.
	syl	hard+pan
	pron	<1ha:d2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard impervious layer of clay below the soil, resistant to drainage and root growth.
hard paste	0.a.
	syl	hard paste
	pos	n.
	def	porcelain made with kaolin and petuntse, of Chinese origin and made in Europe from the early 18th century.
hard paste	0.b.
	syl	hard paste
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hard-paste porcelain.
hard-pressed	1.
	syl	hard-pressed
	pos	adj.
	def	in difficulties.
	exam	1	the swimmer was hard-pressed.
hard-pressed	2.
	syl	hard-pressed
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to severe competition.
hard-pressed	3.
	syl	hard-pressed
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to severe attack.
hard-pressed	4.
	syl	hard-pressed
	pos	adj.
	def	closely pursued.
hard rock	0.
	syl	hard rock
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a rhythmically simple and usually highly amplified style of rock-and-roll.
hard rubber	0.
	syl	hard rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a hard fairly inelastic material made by vulcanizing natural rubber. See {vulcanite}.
hards	ety	Old English heordan (plural); related to Middle Dutch h*_ede, Greek keskeon tow
hurds	alt
	head	hards
	or	hards
	syl	hurds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hards	0.
	or	hurds
	syl	hards
	pron	<ha:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	coarse fibres and other refuse from flax and hemp.
hard sauce	0.
	syl	hard sauce
	pos	n.
	def	butter and sugar creamed together with rum or brandy and served with rich puddings.
hard sell	0.
	syl	hard sell
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an aggressive insistent technique of selling or advertising. Compare {soft sell}.
hard-shell	1.
	syl	hard-shell
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	usage	also
	def	having a shell or carapace that is thick, heavy, or hard.
hard-shell	2.
	syl	hard-shell
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	also
	def	strictly orthodox.
hard-shell	3.
	syl	hard-shell
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	another name for the {quahog}.
hard-shell clam	0.
	syl	hard-shell clam
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {quahog}.
hard-shell crab	0.
	syl	hard-shell crab
	pos	n.
	def	a crab, esp. of the edible species that has not recently moulted and therefore has a hard shell. Compare {soft-shell crab}.
hardship	1.
	syl	hard+ship
	pron	<1ha:dSip>
	pos	n.
	def	conditions of life difficult to endure.
hardship	2.
	syl	hard+ship
	pron	<1ha:dSip>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes suffering or privation.
hard shoulder	0.
	syl	hard shoul+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a surfaced verge running along the edge of a motorway for emergency stops.
hard-spun	0.
	syl	hard-spun
	pos	adj.
	usage	of yarn
	def	spun with a firm close twist.
hardtack	0.
	syl	hard+tack
	pron	<1ha:d2t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of hard saltless biscuit, formerly eaten esp. by sailors as a staple aboard ship. Also called: {pilot biscuit, ship's biscuit, sea biscuit}.
hardtop	1.
	syl	hard+top
	pron	<1ha:d2top>
	pos	n.
	def	a car equipped with a metal or plastic roof that is sometimes detachable.
hardtop	2.
	syl	hard+top
	pron	<1ha:d2top>
	pos	n.
	def	the detachable hard roof of some sports cars.
hardware	1.
	syl	hard+ware
	pron	<1ha:d2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	metal tools, implements, etc., esp. cutlery or cooking utensils.
hardware	2.
	syl	hard+ware
	pron	<1ha:d2we*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the physical equipment used in a computer system, such as the central processing unit, peripheral devices, and memory. Compare {software}.
hardware	3.
	syl	hard+ware
	pron	<1ha:d2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	mechanical equipment, components, etc.
hardware	4.
	syl	hard+ware
	pron	<1ha:d2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	heavy military equipment, such as tanks and missiles or their parts.
hardware	5.
	syl	hard+ware
	pron	<1ha:d2we*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a gun or guns collectively.
hard-wearing	0.
	syl	hard-wear:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	resilient, durable, and tough.
hard wheat	0.
	syl	hard wheat
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wheat with hard kernels, yielding a strong flour and used for bread, macaroni, etc.
hardwood	1.
	syl	hard+wood
	pron	<1ha:d2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of numerous broad-leaved dicotyledonous trees, such as oak, beech, ash, etc., as distinguished from the wood of a conifer.
hardwood	2.
	syl	hard+wood
	pron	<1ha:d2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree from which this wood is obtained.
hardwood	xref
	syl	hard+wood
	pron	<1ha:d2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {softwood}.
hard-working	0.
	syl	hard-work:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	industrious; diligent.
hardy	ety	C13: from Old French hardi bold, past participle of hardir to become bold, of Germanic origin; compare Old English hierdan to #7harden, Old Norse hertha, Old High German herten 
hardier	infl
	head	hardy
	syl	har+di+er
	pos	adj.
hardiest	infl
	head	hardy
	syl	har+di+est.
	pos	adj.
hardy	H1.1.
	syl	har+dy
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or demanding a tough constitution; robust.
hardy	H1.2.
	syl	har+dy
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	bold; courageous.
hardy	H1.3.
	syl	har+dy
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolhardy; rash.
hardy	H1.4.
	syl	har+dy
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	able to live out of doors throughout the winter.
hardy	ety	C19: probably from #7hard 
hardies	infl
	head	hardy
	syl	har+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hardy	H2.0.
	syl	har+dy
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	n.
	def	any blacksmith's tool made with a square shank so that it can be lodged in a square hole in an anvil.
Thomas	infl
	head	Hardy
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Hardy	0.
	syl	Har:dy
	pron	<1ha:di>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1928, English novelist and poet. Most of his novels are set in his native Dorset (described as Wessex) and include (1874), (1878), (1886), (1891), and (1895), after which his work consisted chiefly of verse.
hare	ety	Old English hara; related to Old Norse heri, Old High German haso, Swedish hare, Sanskrit *'sa*'s*'a 
hares	infl
	head	hare
	or	hare
	syl	hares
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hare	infl
	or	hares
	syl	hare.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hare	1.
	syl	hare
	pron	<he*>
	pos	n.
	def	any solitary leporid mammal of the genus such as ({European hare}) . Hares are larger than rabbits, having longer ears and legs, and live in shallow nests (forms).
start a hare	2.
	head	hare
	syl	start a hare.
	def	to raise a topic for conversation.
run with the hare and hunt with the hounds	3.
	head	hare
	syl	run with the hare and hunt with the hounds.
	def	to be on good terms with both sides.
hare	4.
	syl	hare
	pron	<he*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often foll. by off, after, etc.
	def	to go or run fast or wildly.
harelike	sub
	head	hare
	syl	hare+2like
	pos	adj.
hare and hounds	0.
	syl	hare and hounds
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a game in which certain players ({hares}) run across country scattering pieces of paper that the other players ({hounds}) follow in an attempt to catch the hares.
harebell	0.
	syl	hare+bell
	pron	<1he*2bel>
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate campanulaceous plant, having slender stems and leaves, and bell-shaped blue flowers. Also called (in Scotland): {bluebell}.
hairbrained	alt
	head	harebrained
	or	harebrained
	syl	hair+brained
	pron	<1he*2brAnd>
	pos	adj.
harebrained	0.
	or	hairbrained
	syl	hare+brained
	pron	<1he*2brAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	rash, foolish, or badly thought out.
	exam	1	harebrained schemes.
harelip	0.
	syl	hare+lip
	pron	<1he*2lip>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital cleft or fissure in the midline of the upper lip, often occurring with cleft palate.
harelipped	sub
	head	harelip
	syl	hare+2lipped
	pos	adj.
harem	ety	C17: from Arabic har*_im forbidden (place)
hareem	alt
	head	harem
	or	harem
	syl	har+eem
	pron	<ha:1rEm>
	pos	n.
harem	1.
	or	hareem
	syl	har+em
	pron	<1he*r*m>, <ha:1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an Oriental house reserved strictly for wives, concubines, etc.
harem	2.
	or	hareem
	syl	har+em
	pron	<1he*r*m>, <ha:1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim's wives and concubines collectively.
harem	3.
	or	hareem
	syl	har+em
	pron	<1he*r*m>, <ha:1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of female animals of the same species that are the mates of a single male.
hare's-foot	0.
	syl	hare's-foot
	pos	n.
	def	a papilionaceous annual plant, that grows on sandy soils in Europe and NW Asia and has downy heads of white or pink flowers. Also called: {hare's-foot clover}.
Hargeisa	0.
	syl	Har+gei+sa
	pron	<ha:1gAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the NW Somali Republic: former capital of British Somaliland (1941-60); trading centre for nomadic herders. Pop.: 50000 (1972 est.).
James	infl
	head	Hargreaves
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Hargreaves	0.
	syl	Har:greaves
	pron	<1ha:grEvz>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1778, English inventor of the spinning jenny.
haricot	ety	C17: from French, perhaps from Nahuatl ayecotli 
haricot	1.
	syl	har:i+cot
	pron	<1h@rik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of French bean with light-coloured edible seeds, which can be dried and stored.
haricot	2.
	syl	har:i+cot
	pron	<1h@rik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {French bean}.
haricot	3.
	syl	har:i+cot
	pron	<1h@rik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed or pod of any of these plants, eaten as a vegetable.
Harijan	ety	Hindi, literally: man of God (so called by Mahatma Gandhi), from Hari god+ jan man
Harijan	0.
	syl	Ha+ri+jan
	pron	<1h^riJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of certain classes in India, formerly considered inferior and untouchable. See {scheduled castes}.
harikari	0.
	syl	ha+ri+ka+ri
	pron	<2h@ri1ka:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {harakiri}.
Haringey	0.
	syl	Ha+rin+gey
	pron	<1h@riG2gA>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of N Greater London. Pop.: 228200 (1976 est.).
hark	ety	Old English heorcnian to #7hearken ; related to Old Frisian herkia, Old High German h*_orechen; see #7hear 
hark	0.
	syl	hark
	pron	<ha:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	to listen; pay attention.
hark back	0.
	syl	hark back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to return to an earlier subject, point, or position, as in speech or thought.
harken	0.
	syl	hark+en
	pron	<1ha:k*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {hearken}.
harkener	sub
	head	harken
	syl	hark+en+er
	pos	n.
harl	0.
	syl	harl
	pron	<ha:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a variant of {herl}.
Harlem	0.
	syl	Har+lem
	pron	<1ha:l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of New York City, in NE Manhattan: now largely a Black ghetto.
harlequin	ety	C16: from Old French Herlequin, Hellequin leader of band of demon horsemen, perhaps from Middle English Herle king (unattested) King Herle, mythical being identified with Woden
harlequin	1.
	syl	har+le:quin
	pron	<1ha:likwin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a stock comic character originating in the commedia dell'arte; the foppish lover of Columbine in the English harlequinade. He is usually represented in diamond-patterned multicoloured tights, wearing a black mask.
harlequin	2.
	syl	har+le:quin
	pron	<1ha:likwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a clown or buffoon.
harlequin	3.
	syl	har+le:quin
	pron	<1ha:likwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	varied in colour or decoration.
harlequin	4.
	syl	har+le:quin
	pron	<1ha:likwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	comic, ludicrous, etc.
harlequinade	1.
	syl	har+le:quin+ade
	pron	<2ha:likwi1nAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a play or part of a pantomime in which harlequin has a leading role.
harlequinade	2.
	syl	har+le:quin+ade
	pron	<2ha:likwi1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	buffoonery.
harlequin bug	0.
	syl	har+le:quin bug
	pos	n.
	def	a brightly coloured heteropterous insect, of the U.S. and Central America: a pest of cabbages and related plants: family
harlequin duck	0.
	syl	har+le:quin duck
	pos	n.
	def	a northern sea duck, the male of which has a blue and red plumage with black and white markings.
Robert	infl
	head	Harley
	syl	Rob:ert
	pos	n.
Harley	0.
	syl	Har:ley
	pron	<1ha:li>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Oxford. 1661-1724, British statesman; head of the government (1710-14), negotiating the treaty of Utrecht (1713).
Harley Street	0.
	syl	Har+ley Street
	pos	n.
	def	a street in central London famous for its large number of medical specialists' consulting rooms.
harlot	ety	C13: from Old French herlot rascal, of obscure origin
harlot	1.
	syl	har+lot
	pron	<1ha:l*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute or promiscuous woman. Related adj.: {meretricious}.
harlot	2.
	syl	har+lot
	pron	<1ha:l*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or like a harlot.
harlotry	sub
	head	harlot
	syl	har+lot+ry
	pos	n.
Harlow	H1.0.
	syl	Har+low
	pron	<1ha:l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in W Essex: designated a new town in 1947, with a planned population of 80000. Pop.: 77684 (1971).
Jean	infl
	head	Harlow
	syl	Jean
Harlow	H2.0.
	syl	Har:low
	pron	<1ha:l*u>
	def	former name 1911-37, U.S. film actress, whose films include (1930), (1933), and (1937).
harm	ety	Old English hearm; related to Old Norse harmr grief, Old High German harm injury, Old Slavonic sram*vu disgrace
harm	1.
	syl	harm
	pron	<ha:m>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental injury or damage.
harm	2.
	syl	harm
	pron	<ha:m>
	pos	n.
	def	moral evil or wrongdoing.
harm	3.
	syl	harm
	pron	<ha:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure physically, morally, or mentally.
harmer	sub
	head	harm
	syl	harm+er
	pos	n.
harmattan	ety	C17: from Twi haramata, perhaps from Arabic har*_am forbidden thing; see #7harem 
harmattan	0.
	syl	har+mat+tan
	pron	<ha:1m@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry dusty wind from the Sahara blowing towards the W African coast, esp. from November to March.
harmful	0.
	syl	harm+ful
	pron	<1ha:mful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or tending to cause harm; injurious.
harmfully	sub
	head	harmful
	syl	harm+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
harmfulness	sub
	head	harmful
	syl	harm+ful+ness
	pos	n.
harmless	0.
	syl	harm+less
	pron	<1ha:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not causing or tending to cause harm.
harmlessly	sub
	head	harmless
	syl	harm+less+ly
	pos	adv.
harmlessness	sub
	head	harmless
	syl	harm+less+ness
	pos	n.
harmonic	ety	C16: from Latin harmonicus relating to #7harmony 
harmonic	1.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, producing, or characterized by harmony; harmonious.
harmonic	2.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to harmony.
harmonic	3.a.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of expression in the form of sine and cosine functions.
harmonic	3.b.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to numbers whose reciprocals form an arithmetic progression.
harmonic	4.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or concerned with an oscillation that has a frequency that is an integral multiple of a fundamental frequency.
harmonic	5.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or concerned with harmonics.
harmonic	6.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, music.
	def	a component of a periodic quantity, such as a musical tone, with a frequency that is an integral multiple of the fundamental frequency. The {first harmonic} is the fundamental, the {second harmonic} (twice the fundamental frequency) is the {first overtone}, the {third harmonic} (three times the fundamental frequency) is the {second overtone}, etc.
harmonic	7.
	syl	har+mon+ic
	pron	<ha:1monik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music. (not in technical use
	def	overtone: in this case, the first overtone is the first harmonic, etc.
harmonically	sub
	head	harmonic
	syl	har+1mon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
harmonica	ety	C18: from Latin harmonicus relating to #7harmony 
harmonica	1.
	syl	har+mon:i+ca
	pron	<ha:1monik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wind instrument of the reed organ family in which reeds of graduated lengths set into a metal plate enclosed in a narrow oblong box are made to vibrate by blowing and suction.
harmonica	2.
	syl	har+mon:i+ca
	pron	<ha:1monik*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {glass harmonica}.
harmonic analysis	1.
	syl	har+mon+ic a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of a periodic function by means of the summation and integration of simple trigonometric functions.
harmonic analysis	2.
	syl	har+mon+ic a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the study of this means of representation.
harmonic mean	0.
	syl	har+mon+ic mean
	pos	n.
	def	the reciprocal of the arithmetic mean of the reciprocals of a set of specified numbers: the harmonic mean of 2, 3, and 4 is (1/2+1/3+1/4)=36/18.
harmonic minor scale	0.
	syl	har+mon+ic mi+nor scale
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a minor scale modified from the state of being natural by the sharpening of the seventh degree. See {minor}. Compare {melodic minor scale}.
harmonic motion	0.
	syl	har+mon+ic mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic motion in which the displacement is symmetrical about a point or a periodic motion that is composed of such motions. See also {simple harmonic motion}.
harmonic progression	0.
	syl	har+mon+ic pro+gres+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of numbers whose reciprocals form an arithmetic progression, as 1, 1/2, 1/3, &e
harmonics	1.
	syl	har+mon+ics
	pron	<ha:1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of musical sounds and their acoustic properties.
harmonics	2.
	syl	har+mon+ics
	pron	<ha:1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the overtones of a fundamental note, as produced by lightly touching the string of a stringed instrument at one of its node points while playing. See {harmonic} (sense 6).
harmonic series	1.
	syl	har+mon+ic se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a series whose terms are in harmonic progression, as in 1/2+1/3+....
harmonic series	2.
	syl	har+mon+ic se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Acoustics.
	def	the series of tones with frequencies strictly related to one another and to the fundamental tone, as obtained by touching lightly the node points of a string while playing it. Its most important application is in the playing of brass instruments.
harmonious	1.
	syl	har+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<ha:1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of colours or sounds
	def	fitting together well.
harmonious	2.
	syl	har+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<ha:1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having agreement or consensus.
harmonious	3.
	syl	har+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<ha:1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tuneful, consonant, or melodious.
harmoniously	sub
	head	harmonious
	syl	har+1mo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
harmonist	1.
	syl	har+mo+nist
	pron	<1ha:m*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the art and techniques of harmony.
harmonist	2.
	syl	har+mo+nist
	pron	<1ha:m*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who combines and collates parallel narratives. &- {@!har+mo+#!nis+tic} &- {@!har+mo+#! nis+ti+cal+ly}
harmonium	ety	C19: from French, from harmonie #7harmony 
harmonium	0.
	syl	har+mo+ni:um
	pron	<ha:1m*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical keyboard instrument of the reed organ family, in which air from pedal-operated bellows causes the reeds to vibrate.
harmonise	alt
	head	harmonize
	or	harmonize
	syl	har+mo+nise
	pron	<1ha:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
harmonize	1.
	or	harmonise
	syl	har+mo+nize
	pron	<1ha:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become harmonious.
harmonize	2.
	or	harmonise
	syl	har+mo+nize
	pron	<1ha:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to provide a harmony for (a melody, tune, etc.).
harmonize	3.
	or	harmonise
	syl	har+mo+nize
	pron	<1ha:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sing in harmony, as with other singers.
harmonize	4.
	or	harmonise
	syl	har+mo+nize
	pron	<1ha:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collate parallel narratives.
harmonizable	sub
	head	harmonize
	or	harmonisable
	syl	har+mo+2niz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
harmonisable	sub
	head	harmonize
	or	harmonizable
	syl	har+mo+2nis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
harmonization	sub
	head	harmonize
	or	harmonisation
	syl	har+mo+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
harmonisation	sub
	head	harmonize
	or	harmonization
	syl	har+mo+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
harmonizer	sub
	head	harmonize
	or	harmoniser
	syl	har+mo+2niz+er
	pos	n.
harmoniser	sub
	head	harmonize
	or	harmonizer
	syl	har+mo+2nis+er
	pos	n.
harmony	ety	C14: from Latin harmonia concord of sounds, from Greek: harmony, from harmos a joint
harmonies	infl
	head	harmony
	syl	har+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
harmony	1.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement in action, opinion, feeling, etc.; accord.
harmony	2.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	order or congruity of parts to their whole or to one another.
harmony	3.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	agreeable sounds.
harmony	4.a.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any combination of notes sounded simultaneously.
harmony	4.b.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertically represented structure of a piece of music. Compare {{melody} (sense 1b.)}, {{rhythm} (sense 1)}.
harmony	4.c.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or science con?!cerned with the structure and combinations of chords.
harmony	5.
	syl	har+mo+ny
	pron	<1ha:m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a collation of the material of parallel narratives, esp. of the four Gospels.
harmotome	ety	C19: from French, from Greek harmos a joint+ tom*_e a slice, from temnein to cut
harmotome	0.
	syl	har+mo+tome
	pron	<1ha:m*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral of the zeolite group consisting of hydrated aluminium barium silicate in the form of monoclinic twinned crystals.
Alfred Charles William	1.
	head	Harmsworth
	syl	Al:fred Charles Wil:liam.
	def	See (Viscount) {Northcliffe}.
Harold Sydney	2.
	head	Harmsworth
	syl	Har:old Syd:ney.
	def	See (1st Viscount) {Rothermere}.
harness	ety	C13: from Old French harneis baggage, probably from Old Norse hernest (unattested) provisions, from herr army+ nest provisions
harness	1.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of leather straps buckled or looped together, fitted to a draught animal in order that the animal can be attached to and pull a cart.
harness	2.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this, esp. for attaching something to the body.
	exam	1	a parachute harness.
harness	3.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Weaving.
	def	the part of a loom that raises and lowers the warp threads, creating the shed.
harness	4.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	armour collectively.
in harness	5.
	head	harness
	syl	in harness.
	def	at one's routine work.
harness	6.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put harness on (a horse).
harness	7.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to attach (a draught animal) by means of harness to (a cart, etc.).
harness	8.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control so as to employ the energy or potential power of.
	exam	1	to harness the atom.
harness	9.
	syl	har+ness
	pron	<1ha:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip or clothe with armour.
harnesser	sub
	head	harness
	syl	har+ness+er
	pos	n.
harnessless	sub
	head	harness
	syl	har+ness+less
	pos	adj.
harness-like	sub
	head	harness
	syl	har:ness-2like
	pos	adj.
harnessed antelope	0.
	syl	har+nessed an+te+lope
	pos	n.
	def	any of various antelopes with vertical white stripes on the back, esp. the bushbuck.
harness hitch	0.
	syl	har+ness hitch
	pos	n.
	def	a knot forming a loop with no free ends.
harness race	0.
	syl	har+ness race
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a trotting or pacing race for standardbred horses driven in sulkies and harnessed in a special way to cause them to use the correct gait.
Harney Peak	0.
	syl	Har+ney Peak
	pron	<1ha:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SW South Dakota: the highest peak in the Black Hills. Height: 2207 m (7242 ft.).
Harold I	0.
	syl	Har:old I
	pron	<1h@r*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	surname died 1040, king of England (1037-40); son of Canute.
Harold II	0.
	syl	Har:old II
	pos	n.
	def	??1022-66, king of England (1066); son of Earl Godwin and successor of Edward the Confessor. His claim to the throne was disputed by William the Conqueror, who defeated him at the Battle of Hastings (1066).
harp	ety	Old English hearpe; related to Old Norse harpa, Old High German harfa, Latin corbis basket, Russian korobit to warp
harp	1.
	syl	harp
	pron	<ha:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a large triangular plucked stringed instrument consisting of a soundboard connected to an upright pillar by means of a curved crossbar from which the strings extend downwards. The strings are tuned diatonically and may be raised in pitch either one or two semitones by the use of pedals ({double-action harp}) . Basic key: B major; range: nearly seven octaves.
harp	2.
	syl	harp
	pron	<ha:p>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this, esp. in shape.
harp	3.
	syl	harp
	pron	<ha:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name (esp. in pop music) for {harmonica}.
harp	4.
	syl	harp
	pron	<ha:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play the harp.
harp	5.
	syl	harp
	pron	<ha:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to speak; utter; express.
harp	6.
	syl	harp
	pron	<ha:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to speak or write in a persistent and tedious manner.
harper	sub
	head	harp
	or	harpist
	syl	harp+er
	pos	n.
harpist	sub
	head	harp
	or	harper
	syl	harp+ist
	pos	n.
Harper's Ferry	0.
	syl	Har+per's Fer+ry
	pron	<1ha:p*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE West Virginia, at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers: site of an arsenal seized by John Brown (1859).
harpings	ety	C17: perhaps related to French harpe cramp iron
harpins	alt
	head	harpings
	or	harpings
	syl	harp+ins
	pron	<1ha:pinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
harpings	1.
	or	harpins
	syl	harp+ings
	pron	<1ha:piGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	wooden members used for strengthening the bow of a vessel.
harpings	2.
	or	harpins
	syl	harp+ings
	pron	<1ha:piGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Shipbuilding.
	def	wooden supports used in construction.
harpoon	ety	C17: probably from Dutch harpoen, from Old French harpon clasp, from harper to seize, perhaps of Scandinavian origin
harpoon	1.a.
	syl	har+poon
	pron	<ha:1pu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a barbed missile attached to a long cord and hurled or fired from a gun when hunting whales, etc.
harpoon	1.b.
	syl	har+poon
	pron	<ha:1pu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a harpoon gun.
harpoon	2.
	syl	har+poon
	pron	<ha:1pu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spear with or as if with a harpoon.
harpooner	sub
	head	harpoon
	or	harpooneer
	syl	har+1poon+er
	pos	n.
harpooneer	sub
	head	harpoon
	or	harpooner
	syl	har+poon+1eer
	pos	n.
harpoon-like	sub
	head	harpoon
	syl	har:1poon-2like
	pos	adj.
harp seal	0.
	syl	harp seal
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-grey earless seal, of the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans.
harpsichord	ety	C17: from New Latin harpichordium, from Late Latin harpa #7harp+ Latin chorda #7chord %1
harpsichord	0.
	syl	harp+si+chord
	pron	<1ha:psi2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontally strung stringed keyboard instrument, triangular in shape, consisting usually of two manuals controlling various sets of strings plucked by plectra mounted on pivoted jacks. Some harpsichords have a pedal keyboard and stops by which the tone colour may be varied.
harpsichordist	sub
	head	harpsichord
	syl	harp+si+2chord+ist
	pos	n.
harpy	ety	C16: from Latin Harpyia from Greek Harpuiai the Harpies, literally: snatchers, from harpazein to seize
harpies	infl
	head	harpy
	syl	har+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
harpy	0.
	syl	har+py
	pron	<1ha:pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a cruel grasping person.
Harpies	infl
	head	Harpy
	syl	Har+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Harpy	0.
	syl	Har+py
	pron	<1ha:pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a ravenous creature with a woman's head and trunk and a bird's wings and claws.
harpy eagle	0.
	syl	har+py ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	a very large tropical American eagle, with a black-and-white plumage and a head crest.
harquebuses	infl
	head	harquebus
	syl	har+que+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
harquebus	0.
	syl	har+que+bus
	pron	<1ha:kwib*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {arquebus}.
harquebusier	0.
	syl	har+que+bu+sier
	pron	<2ha:kwib*1si*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier armed with an arquebus. Also called: {arquebusier}.
Harrar	0.
	syl	Har+rar
	pron	<1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Harar}.
harridan	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to French haridelle, literally: broken-down horse; of obscure origin
harridan	0.
	syl	har+ri+dan
	pron	<1h@ridN>
	pos	n.
	def	a scolding old woman; nag.
harrier	H1.1.
	syl	har+ri+er
	pron	<1h@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that harries.
harrier	H1.2.
	syl	har+ri+er
	pron	<1h@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any diurnal bird of prey of the genus having broad wings and long legs and tail and typically preying on small terrestrial animals: family (hawks, etc.). See also {marsh harrier, Montagu's harrier}.
harrier	ety	C16: from #7hare+ -#7er %1; influenced by #7harrier %1
harrier	H2.1.
	syl	har+ri+er
	pron	<1h@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a smallish breed of hound used originally for hare-hunting.
harrier	H2.2.
	syl	har+ri+er
	pron	<1h@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cross-country runner.
W (illiam) Averell	infl
	head	Harriman
	syl	W (illiam) A:ver:ell.
	pos	n.
Harriman	0.
	syl	Har:ri:man
	pron	<1h@rim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1891, U.S. diplomat: negotiated the Nuclear Test Ban Treaty with the Soviet Union (1963); governor of New York (1955-58).
Harris	H1.0.
	syl	Har+ris
	pron	<1h@ris>
	pos	n.
	def	the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop.: 2879 (1971). Area: 500 sq. km (193 sq. miles).
Frank	1.
	head	Harris
	syl	Frank.
	def	1856-1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography (1923-27) and (1915-30).
Joel Chandler	2.
	head	Harris
	syl	Jo:el Chand:ler.
	def	1848-1908, U.S. writer; creator of Uncle Remus.
Roy	3.
	head	Harris
	syl	Roy.
	def	born 1898, U.S. composer, esp. of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes.
Harrisburg	0.
	syl	Har+ris+burg
	pron	<1h@ris2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Pennsylvania, on the Susquehanna River: the state capital. Pop.: 68061 (1970).
Benjamin	1.
	head	Harrison
	syl	Ben:ja:min.
	def	1833-1901, 23rd president of the U.S. (1889-93).
George	2.
	head	Harrison
	syl	George.
	def	born 1943, English rock guitarist and vocalist: member of the Beatles (1962-70). His solo albums include (1970).
William Henry	3.
	head	Harrison
	syl	Wil:liam Hen:ry
	def	grandfather of Benjamin Harrison. 1773-1841, 9th president of the U.S. (1841).
Harris Tweed	0.
	syl	Har+ris Tweed
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a loose-woven tweed made in the Outer Hebrides, esp. Lewis and Harris.
Harrogate	0.
	syl	Har+ro+gate
	pron	<1h@r*git>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in North Yorkshire: a spa. Pop.: 62290 (1971).
Harrovian	ety	C19: from New Latin Harr*_ovia H#7arrow+ -#7an 
Harrovian	1.
	syl	Har+ro+vi:an
	pron	<h*1r*uvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person educated at Harrow.
Harrovian	2.
	syl	Har+ro+vi:an
	pron	<h*1r*uvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerning Harrow.
harrow	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish harv, Swedish harf; related to Middle Dutch harke rake
harrow	H1.1.
	syl	har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various implements used to level the ground, stir the soil, break up clods, destroy weeds, etc., in soil.
harrow	H1.2.
	syl	har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw a harrow over (land).
harrow	H1.3.
	syl	har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of soil
	def	to become broken up through harrowing.
harrow	H1.4.
	syl	har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distress; vex.
harrower	sub
	head	harrow
	syl	har+row+er
	pos	n.
harrowingly	sub
	head	harrow
	syl	har+row+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
harrow	ety	C13: variant of Old English hergian to #7harry 
harrow	H2.1.
	syl	har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to plunder or ravish.
harrow	H2.2.
	syl	har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	of Christ
	def	to descend into (hell) to rescue righteous souls.
harrowment	sub
	head	harrow
	syl	har+row+ment
	pos	n.
Harrow	1.
	syl	Har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of NW Greater London. Pop.: 200200 (1976 est.).
Harrow	2.
	syl	Har+row
	pron	<1h@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an English boys' public school founded in 1571 at {Harrow-on-the-Hill}, a part of this borough. Related adj.: {Harrovian}.
harrumph	0.
	syl	har+rumph
	pron	<h*1r^mf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to clear or make the noise of clearing the throat.
harry	ety	Old English hergian; related to here army, Old Norse herja to lay waste, Old High German heri*_on 
harries	infl
	head	harry
	syl	har+ries
	pos	vb.
harrying	infl
	head	harry
	syl	har+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
harried	infl
	head	harry
	syl	har+ried.
	pos	vb.
harry	1.
	syl	har+ry
	pron	<1h@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harass; worry.
harry	2.
	syl	har+ry
	pron	<1h@ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ravage (a town, etc.), esp. in war.
harsh	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Middle Low German harsch, Norwegian harsk rancid
harsh	1.
	syl	harsh
	pron	<ha:S>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough or grating to the senses.
harsh	2.
	syl	harsh
	pron	<ha:S>
	pos	adj.
	def	stern, severe, or cruel.
harshly	sub
	head	harsh
	syl	harsh+ly
	pos	adv.
harshness	sub
	head	harsh
	syl	harsh+ness
	pos	n.
harslet	0.
	syl	hars+let
	pron	<1ha:zlit>, <1ha:s->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {haslet}.
hart	ety	Old English heorot; related to Old Norse hj*"ortr, Old High German hiruz hart, Latin cervus stag, Lithuanian k*'arve cow; see #7horn 
harts	infl
	head	hart
	or	hart
	syl	harts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hart	infl
	or	harts
	syl	hart.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hart	0.
	syl	hart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of the deer, esp. the red deer aged five years or more.
Lorenz	infl
	head	Hart
	syl	Lo:renz.
	pos	n.
Hart	0.
	syl	Hart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1943, U.S. lyricist: collaborated with Richard Rodgers in writing musicals.
hartal	ety	C20: from Hindi hart*_al, from h*_at shop (from Sanskrit hatta) +t*_al*_a bolt for a door (from Sanskrit: latch)
hartal	0.
	syl	har+tal
	pron	<ha:1ta:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	the act of closing shops or suspending work, esp. in political protest.
(Francis) Bret	infl
	head	Harte
	syl	(Francis) Bret.
	pos	n.
Harte	0.
	syl	Harte
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1836-1902, U.S. poet and short-story writer, noted for his sketches of Californian gold miners, such as (1868).
hartebeest	ety	C18: via Afrikaans from Dutch; see #7hart, beast 
hartbeest	alt
	head	hartebeest
	or	hartebeest
	syl	hart+beest
	pron	<1ha:t2bEst>
	pos	n.
hartebeest	1.
	or	hartbeest
	syl	har+te+beest
	pron	<1ha:ti2bEst>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large African antelopes, or having an elongated muzzle, lyre-shaped horns, and a fawn-coloured coat.
hartebeest	2.
	or	hartbeest
	syl	har+te+beest
	pron	<1ha:ti2bEst>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar and related animal, such as ({Hunter's hartebeest}) .
Hartford	0.
	syl	Hart+ford
	pron	<1ha:tf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Connecticut, on the Connecticut River: the state capital. Pop.: 148526 (1973 est.).
Hardecanute	infl
	head	Harthacanute
	or	Hardicanute
	syl	Har:de:ca:nute
	pos	n.
Hardicanute	infl
	head	Harthacanute
	or	Hardecanute
	syl	Har:di:ca:nute
	pos	n.
Harthacanute	0.
	syl	Har:tha:ca:nute
	pron	<1ha:T*k*2nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	??1019-42, king of Denmark (1035-42) and of England (1040-42); son of Canute.
Hartlepool	0.
	syl	Har+tle+pool
	pron	<1ha:tli2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Cleveland on the North Sea: greatly enlarged in 1967 by its amalgamation with West Hartlepool; shipbuilding and fishing. Pop.: 96898 (1971).
David	infl
	head	Hartley
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Hartley	0.
	syl	Hart:ley
	pron	<1ha:tli>
	pos	n.
	def	1705-57, English philosopher and physician. In (1749) he introduced the theory of psychological associationism.
Norman	infl
	head	Hartnell
	syl	Nor:man.
	pos	n.
Hartnell	0.
	syl	Hart:nell
	pron	<1ha:tnL>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, English couturier.
hartshorn	ety	Old English heortes horn hart's horn (formerly a chief source of ammonia)
hartshorn	0.
	syl	harts+horn
	pron	<1ha:ts2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {{sal volatile} (sense 2)}.
hart's-tongue	0.
	syl	hart's-tongue
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen Eurasian fern, with narrow undivided fronds bearing rows of sori: family
harum-scarum	ety	C17: perhaps from hare (in obsolete sense: harass)+ scare, variant of #7stare ; compare #7helter-#7skelter 
harum-scarum	1.
	syl	har:um-scar:um
	pron	<1he*r*m1ske*r*m>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in a reckless way or of a reckless nature.
harum-scarum	2.
	syl	har:um-scar:um
	pron	<1he*r*m1ske*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is impetuous or rash.
Harun al-Rashid	0.
	syl	Ha:run al-Ra:shid
	pron	<h@1ru:n> <1@l> <r@1SEd>
	pos	n.
	def	??763-809 #7a.d., Abbasid caliph of Islam (786-809), whose court at Baghdad was idealized in the
haruspex	ety	C16: from Latin, probably from h*_ira gut+ specere to look
haruspices	infl
	head	haruspex
	syl	ha+rus+pi+ces
	pron	<h*1r^spi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haruspex	0.
	syl	ha+rus+pex
	pron	<h*1r^speks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a priest who practised divination, esp. by examining the entrails of animals.
haruspical	sub
	head	haruspex
	syl	ha+rus+pi+cal
	pron	<h*1r^spikL>
	pos	adj.
haruspicy	sub
	head	haruspex
	syl	ha+rus+pi+cy
	pron	<h*1r^spisi>
	pos	n.
Harvard classification	ety	C20: named after the observatory at Harvard, Massachusetts, where it was prepared and published as part of The Henry Draper Catalogue (1924)
Harvard classification	0.
	syl	Har+vard clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<1ha:v*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a classification of stars based on the characteristic spectral absorption lines and bands of the chemical elements present. See {spectral type}.
harvest	ety	Old English h@arfest; related to Old Norse harfr harrow, Old High German herbist autumn, Latin carpere to pluck, Greek karpos fruit, Sanskrit krp*_ana shears
harvest	1.
	syl	har+vest
	pron	<1ha:vist>
	pos	n.
	def	the gathering of a ripened crop.
harvest	2.
	syl	har+vest
	pron	<1ha:vist>
	pos	n.
	def	the crop itself or the yield from it in a single growing season.
harvest	3.
	syl	har+vest
	pron	<1ha:vist>
	pos	n.
	def	the season for gathering crops.
harvest	4.
	syl	har+vest
	pron	<1ha:vist>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of an effort, action, etc..
	exam	1	a harvest of love.
harvest	5.
	syl	har+vest
	pron	<1ha:vist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather or reap (a ripened crop) from (the place where it has been growing).
harvest	6.
	syl	har+vest
	pron	<1ha:vist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive or reap (benefits, consequences, etc.).
harvesting	sub
	head	harvest
	syl	har+vest+ing
	pos	n.
harvestless	sub
	head	harvest
	syl	har+vest+less
	pos	adj.
harvester	1.
	syl	har+vest+er
	pron	<1ha:vist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who harvests.
harvester	2.
	syl	har+vest+er
	pron	<1ha:vist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a harvesting machine, esp. a combine harvester.
harvest home	1.
	syl	har+vest home
	pos	n.
	def	the bringing in of the harvest.
harvest home	2.
	syl	har+vest home
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a harvest supper.
harvestmen	infl
	head	harvestman
	syl	har:vest+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
harvestman	1.
	syl	har:vest+man
	pron	<1ha:vistm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in harvesting.
harvestman	2.
	syl	har:vest+man
	pron	<1ha:vistm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {daddy-longlegs}. any arachnid of the order (or having a small rounded body and very long thin legs.
tick	alt
	head	harvest mite
	or	harvest mite
	syl	tick
	pos	n.
harvest mite	0.
	or	tick
	syl	har+vest mite
	pos	n.
	def	the bright red parasitic larva of any of various free-living mites of the genus and related genera, which causes intense itching of human skin.
harvest moon	0.
	syl	har+vest moon
	pos	n.
	def	the full moon occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox.
harvest mouse	1.
	syl	har+vest mouse
	pos	n.
	def	a very small reddish-brown Eurasian mouse, inhabiting cornfields, hedgerows, etc., and feeding on grain and seeds: family
American harvest mouse	2.
	head	harvest mouse
	syl	American harvest mouse.
	def	any small greyish mouse of the American genus family
William	infl
	head	Harvey
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Harvey	0.
	syl	Har:vey
	pron	<1ha:vi>
	pos	n.
	def	1578-1657, English physician who discovered the mechanism of blood circulation.
Harwich	0.
	syl	Har+wich
	pron	<1h@riC>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE England, in NE Essex on the North Sea. Pop.: 14892 (1971).
Haryana	0.
	syl	Har+ya+na
	pron	<h*r1ja:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India, formed in 1966 from the Hindi-speaking parts of the state of Punjab. Capital: Chandigarh (shared with Punjab). Pop.: 10036808 (1971). Area: 44506 sq. km (17182 sq. miles).
Harz Mountains	alt
	head	Harz
	or	Harz
	syl	Harz Moun+tains
	pron	<ha:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Harz	0.
	or	Harz Mountains
	syl	Harz
	pron	<ha:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of wooded hills in central Germany, between the Rivers Weser and Elbe: source of many legends. Highest peak: Brocken, 1142 m (3746 ft.).
has	0.
	syl	has
	pron	<h@z>
	pos	vb.
	usage	used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {have}.
Hasa	0.
	syl	Ha:sa
	pron	<1ha:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Al Hasa}.
has-been	0.
	syl	has-been
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is no longer popular, successful, effective, etc.
Hasdrubal	0.
	syl	Has:dru:bal
	pron	<1h@zdrubL>
	pos	n.
	def	died 207 #7b.c., Carthaginian general: commanded the Carthaginian army in Spain (218-211); joined his brother Hannibal in Italy and was killed at the Metaurus.
Jaroslav	infl
	head	Havsek
	syl	Ja:ro:slav
	pron	<1jarcslaf>
	pos	n.
Havsek	0.
	syl	Ha:*vsek
	pron	Czech <1haSek>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1923, Czech novelist and short-story writer; author of
hash	ety	C17: from Old French hacher to chop up, from hache #7hatchet 
hash	H1.1.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of diced cooked meat, vegetables, etc., reheated in a sauce.
hash	H1.2.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	something mixed up.
hash	H1.3.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a reuse or rework of old material.
hash	H1.4.a.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	to mix or mess up.
hash	H1.4.b.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	to defeat or destroy.
hash	H1.5.a.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	to subdue or silence someone.
hash	H1.5.b.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	to get even with someone.
hash	H1.6.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chop into small pieces.
hash	H1.7.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix or mess up.
hash	H2.0.
	syl	hash
	pron	<h@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {hashish}.
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan	0.
	syl	Hash+e:mite King+dom of Jor+dan
	pron	<1h@Si2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of {Jordan}.
hash house	0.
	syl	hash house
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a cheap caf*'e or restaurant.
hashish	ety	C16: from Arabic hash*_ish hemp, dried herbage
hasheesh	alt
	head	hashish
	or	hashish
	syl	hash+eesh
	pos	n.
hashish	1.
	or	hasheesh
	syl	hash+ish
	pron	<1h@SES>, <-iS>
	pos	n.
	def	a purified resinous extract of the dried flower tops of the female hemp plant, used as a hallucinogenic. See also {cannabis}.
hashish	2.
	or	hasheesh
	syl	hash+ish
	pron	<1h@SES>, <-iS>
	pos	n.
	def	any hallucinogenic substance prepared from this resin.
Hassidim	infl
	head	Hasidim
	syl	Has+si+dim
	pron	<1h@si?!2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasi1dim>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chasidim	infl
	head	Hasidim
	or	Chassidim
	syl	Chas:i+dim
	pron	<1h@si?!2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasi1dim>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Chassidim	infl
	head	Hasidim
	or	Chasidim
	syl	Chas+si+dim
	pron	<1h@si?!2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasi1dim>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hasid	infl
	head	Hasidim
	syl	Has+id
	pron	<1h@sid>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Hassid	infl
	head	Hasidim
	syl	Has+sid
	pron	<1h@sid>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Chasid	infl
	head	Hasidim
	or	Chassid
	syl	Chas+id
	pron	<1h@sid>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Chassid	infl
	head	Hasidim
	or	Chasid
	syl	Chas+sid
	pron	<1h@sid>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Hasidim	1.
	syl	Has:i+dim
	pron	<1h@si?!2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasi1dim>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a sect of Jewish mystics founded in Poland about 1750, characterized by religious zeal and a spirit of prayer, joy, and charity.
Hasidim	2.
	syl	Has:i+dim
	pron	<1h@si?!2dEm>, <-dim>, Hebrew <xasi1dim>, Hebrew <xa1sid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Jewish sect of the 2nd century #7b.c., formed to combat Hellenistic influences. &- {Ha+sid+ic, Has+sid+ic, Cha+sid+ic}, {Chas+sid+ic} (h$$#!s$Id$Ik)
Hasidism	sub
	head	Hasidim
	syl	Has+id+ism
	pos	n.
Hassidism	sub
	head	Hasidim
	syl	Has+sid+ism
	pos	n.
Chasidism	sub
	head	Hasidim
	or	Chassidism
	syl	1Chas+id+ism
	pos	n.
Chassidism	sub
	head	Hasidim
	or	Chasidism
	syl	1Chas+sid+ism
	pos	n.
hask	ety	a dialect variant of harsk, an earlier form of #7harsh 
hask	1.
	syl	hask
	pron	<h@sk>,, <h^sk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. and north Midland English dialect.
	usage	esp. of a cough
	def	dry or hoarse.
hask	2.
	syl	hask
	pron	<h@sk>,, <h^sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. and north Midland English dialect.
	def	a cough, usually of animals.
haslet	ety	C14: from Old French hastelet piece of spit roasted meat, from haste spit, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German harsta frying pan
harslet	alt
	head	haslet
	or	haslet
	syl	hars+let
	pos	n.
haslet	0.
	or	harslet
	syl	has+let
	pron	<1h@zlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a loaf of cooked minced pig's offal, eaten cold.
hasn't	0.
	syl	has:n't
	pron	<1h@zNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	has not.
hasp	ety	Old English h@apse; related to Old Norse hespa, Old High German haspa hasp, Dutch haspel reel, Sanskrit capa bow
hasp	1.
	syl	hasp
	pron	<ha:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal fastening consisting of a hinged strap with a slot that fits over a staple and is secured by a pin, bolt, or padlock.
hasp	2.
	syl	hasp
	pron	<ha:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure (a door, window, etc.) with a hasp.
Hassan II	0.
	syl	Has:san II
	pron	<h@1sa:n>, <1h@sN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, king of Morocco since 1961.
Hasselt	0.
	syl	Has+selt
	pron	Flemish <1has*lt>, French <a1selt>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E Belgium, capital of Limbourg province. Pop.: 39663 (1970).
hassle	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hassle	1.
	syl	has+sle
	pron	<1h@sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quarrel or fight.
hassle	2.
	syl	has+sle
	pron	<1h@sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a great deal of trouble.
hassle	3.
	syl	has+sle
	pron	<1h@sL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to quarrel or struggle with (someone).
hassock	ety	Old English hassuc matted grass
hassock	1.
	syl	has+sock
	pron	<1h@s*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a firm upholstered cushion used for kneeling on, esp. in church.
hassock	2.
	syl	has+sock
	pron	<1h@s*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick clump of grass.
hast	0.
	syl	hast
	pron	<h@st>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {have}.
hastate	ety	C18: from Latin hast*_atus with a spear, from hasta spear
hastate	0.
	syl	has+tate
	pron	<1h@stAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having a pointed tip and two outward-pointing lobes at the base.
haste	ety	C14: from Old French haste, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse heifst hate, Old English h*_@ast strife, Old High German heisti powerful
haste	1.
	syl	haste
	pron	<hAst>
	pos	n.
	def	speed, esp. in an action; swiftness; rapidity.
haste	2.
	syl	haste
	pron	<hAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of hurrying in a careless or rash manner.
haste	3.
	syl	haste
	pron	<hAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a necessity for hurrying; urgency.
make haste	4.
	head	haste
	syl	make haste.
	def	to hurry; rush.
haste	5.
	syl	haste
	pron	<hAst>
	pos	vb.
	def	a poetic word for {hasten}.
hasteful	sub
	head	haste
	syl	haste+ful
	pos	adj.
hastefully	sub
	head	haste
	syl	haste+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
hasten	1.
	syl	has+ten
	pron	<1hAsN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to hurry or cause to hurry; rush.
hasten	2.
	syl	has+ten
	pron	<1hAsN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be anxious (to say something).
	exam	1	I hasten to add that we are just good friends.
hastener	sub
	head	hasten
	syl	has+ten+er
	pos	n.
Hastings	H1.1.
	syl	Hast+ings
	pron	<1hAstiGz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE England, in East Sussex on the English Channel: near the site of the {Battle of Hastings} (1066), in which William the Conqueror defeated King Harold; chief of the Cinque Ports. Pop.: 72169 (1971).
Hastings	H1.2.
	syl	Hast+ings
	pron	<1hAstiGz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in New Zealand, on E North Island: centre of a rich agricultural and fruit-growing region. Pop.: 29753 (1971).
Warren	infl
	head	Hastings
	syl	War:ren.
	pos	n.
Hastings	H2.0.
	syl	Has:tings
	pron	<1hAstiGz>
	pos	n.
	def	1732-1818, British adminis?!trator in India; first governor general of Bengal (1773-85). He implemented important reforms but was impeached by parliament (1788) on charges of corruption; acquitted in 1795.
hastier	infl
	head	hasty
	syl	has+ti+er
	pos	adj.
hastiest	infl
	head	hasty
	syl	has+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
hasty	1.
	syl	has+ty
	pron	<1hAsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	rapid; swift; quick.
hasty	2.
	syl	has+ty
	pron	<1hAsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively or rashly quick.
hasty	3.
	syl	has+ty
	pron	<1hAsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	short-tempered.
hasty	4.
	syl	has+ty
	pron	<1hAsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing irritation or anger.
	exam	1	hasty words.
hastily	sub
	head	hasty
	syl	hast:i+ly
	pos	adv.
hastiness	sub
	head	hasty
	syl	hast:i+ness
	pos	n.
hasty pudding	1.
	syl	has+ty pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a simple pudding made from milk thickened with tapioca, semolina, etc., and sweetened.
hasty pudding	2.
	syl	has+ty pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mush of cornmeal, served with treacle sugar.
hat	ety	Old English h@att; related to Old Norse h*"ottr cap, Latin cassis helmet; see #7hood %1
hat	1.a.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various head coverings, esp. one with a brim and a shaped crown.
hat	1.b.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	hatrack.
hat	2.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a role or capacity.
at the drop of a hat	3.
	head	hat
	syl	at the drop of a hat.
	def	immediately.
bad hat	4.
	head	hat
	syl	bad hat.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a bad or immoral person.
eat one's hat	5.
	head	hat
	syl	eat one's hat.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be shocked or proved wrong if a certain event or result happens.
	exam	1	I'll eat my hat if this book comes out late.
hat in hand	6.
	head	hat
	syl	hat in hand.
	def	humbly or servilely.
keep (something) under one's hat	7.
	head	hat
	syl	keep (something) under one's hat.
	def	to keep (something) secret.
hat	8.a.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	my word&! my goodness&!
hat	8.b.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	nonsense&!
old hat	9.
	head	hat
	syl	old hat.
	def	something stale or old-fashioned.
hat	10.a.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	as if by magic.
hat	10.b.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	at random.
pass	11.
	head	hat
	or	send the hat round
	syl	pass
	def	to collect money, as for a cause.
take off one's hat to	12.
	head	hat
	syl	take off one's hat to.
	def	to admire or congratulate.
hat	13.a.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	to talk foolishly.
hat	13.b.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	to deceive or bluff.
hathrow	14.
	head	hat
	or	toss one's hat in the ring
	syl	hathrow
	def	to enter into competition, esp. for political office.
hats	infl
	head	hat
	syl	hats
	pos	vb.
hatting	infl
	head	hat
	syl	hat+ting
	pos	vb.
hatted	infl
	head	hat
	syl	hat+ted.
	pos	vb.
hat	15.
	syl	hat
	pron	<h@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (a person, etc.) with a hat or put a hat on (someone).
hatless	sub
	head	hat
	syl	hat+less
	pos	adj.
hatlike	sub
	head	hat
	syl	hat+2like
	pos	adj.
hatband	0.
	syl	hat+band
	pron	<1h@t2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a band or ribbon around the base of the crown of a hat.
hatbox	0.
	syl	hat+box
	pron	<1h@t2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box or case for a hat or hats.
hatch	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German hecken to mate (used of birds), Swedish h*"acka to hatch, Danish h@akke 
hatch	H1.1.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (the young of various animals, esp. birds) to emerge from the egg or (of young birds, etc.) to emerge from the egg.
hatch	H1.2.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (eggs) to break and release the fully developed young or (of eggs) to break and release the young animal within.
hatch	H1.3.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contrive or devise (a scheme, plot, etc.).
hatch	H1.4.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of hatching.
hatch	H1.5.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of newly hatched animals.
hatchable	sub
	head	hatch
	syl	hatch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hatcher	sub
	head	hatch
	syl	hatch+er
	pos	n.
hatch	ety	Old English h@acc; related to Middle High German heck, Dutch hek gate
hatch	H2.1.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a covering for a hatchway.
hatch	H2.2.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hatchway}.
hatch	H2.3.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {serving hatch}. an opening in a wall separating a kitchen from a dining area.
hatch	H2.4.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower half of a divided door.
hatch	H2.5.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a sluice or sliding gate in a dam, dyke, or weir.
down the hatch	6.
	head	hatch
	syl	down the hatch.
	usage	Slang. used as a toast
	def	drink up&!
hatch	H2.7.a.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	below decks.
hatch	H2.7.b.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	out of sight.
hatch	H2.7.c.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	brought low; dead.
hatch	ety	C15: from Old French hacher to chop, from hache #7hatchet  &- #!hatch+ing n.
hatch	H3.0.
	syl	hatch
	pron	<h@C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Drawing, engraving, etc.
	def	to mark (a figure, shade, etc.) with fine parallel or crossed lines to indicate shading. Compare {hachure}.
hatchback	1.a.
	syl	hatch+back
	pron	<1h@C2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sloping rear end of a car having a single door that is lifted to open.
hatchback	1.b.
	syl	hatch+back
	pron	<1h@C2b@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hatchback model.
hatchback	2.
	syl	hatch+back
	pron	<1h@C2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a car having such a rear end.
hatchel	ety	C13 hechele, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German h*_ako hook, Middle Dutch hekele #7{hackle %1}
hatchels	infl
	head	hatchel
	or	hatchels
	syl	hatch+els
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hatchelling	infl
	head	hatchel
	or	hatcheling
	syl	hatch+el+ling
	pos	n.
hatchelled	infl
	head	hatchel
	or	hatcheled
	syl	hatch+elled
	pos	n.
hatcheling	infl
	head	hatchel
	or	hatchelling
	syl	hatch+el+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hatcheled	infl
	head	hatchel
	or	hatchelled
	syl	hatch+eled.
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hatchel	0.
	syl	hatch+el
	pron	<1h@C*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {{heckle} (senses 2, 3)}.
hatcheller	sub
	head	hatchel
	syl	hatch+el+ler
	pos	n.
hatcheries	infl
	head	hatchery
	syl	hatch+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hatchery	0.
	syl	hatch+er:y
	pron	<1h@C*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where eggs are hatched under artificial conditions.
hatchet	ety	C14: from Old French hachette, from hache axe, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German happa knife
hatchet	1.
	syl	hatch+et
	pron	<1h@Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short axe used for chopping wood, etc.
hatchet	2.
	syl	hatch+et
	pron	<1h@Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tomahawk.
hatchet	3.
	syl	hatch+et
	pron	<1h@Cit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of narrow dimensions and sharp features.
	exam	1	a hatchet face.
bury the hatchet	4.
	head	hatchet
	syl	bury the hatchet.
	def	to make peace.
hatchet-like	sub
	head	hatchet
	syl	hatch:et-2like
	pos	adj.
hatchet job	0.
	syl	hatch+et job
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a malicious or de?!vastating verbal or written attack.
hatchet man	1.
	syl	hatch+et man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person carrying out unpleasant assignments for an employer or superior.
hatchet man	2.
	syl	hatch+et man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.; U.S.
	def	a hired murderer.
hatchet man	3.
	syl	hatch+et man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.; U.S.
	def	a severe or malicious critic.
hatchment	ety	C16: changed from #7achievement 
hatchment	0.
	syl	hatch+ment
	pron	<1h@Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a diamond-shaped tablet displaying the coat of arms of a dead person. Also called: {achievement}.
hatchway	1.
	syl	hatch+way
	pron	<1h@C2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in the deck of a vessel to provide access below.
hatchway	2.
	syl	hatch+way
	pron	<1h@C2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar opening in a wall, floor, ceiling, or roof, usually fitted with a lid or door.
hatchway	xref
	syl	hatch+way
	pron	<1h@C2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {hatch}.
hate	ety	Old English hatian; related to Old Norse hata, Old Saxon hat*_on, Old High German hazz*_en 
hate	1.
	syl	hate
	pron	<hAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dislike (something) intensely; detest.
hate	2.
	syl	hate
	pron	<hAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be unwilling (to be or do something).
hate	3.
	syl	hate
	pron	<hAt>
	pos	n.
	def	intense dislike.
hate	4.
	syl	hate
	pron	<hAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is hated (esp. in the phrase {pet hate) }.
hateable	sub
	head	hate
	or	hatable
	syl	hate+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hatable	sub
	head	hate
	or	hateable
	syl	hat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hateful	1.
	syl	hate+ful
	pron	<1hAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or deserving hate; loathsome; detestable.
hateful	2.
	syl	hate+ful
	pron	<1hAtful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	full of or showing hate.
hatefully	sub
	head	hateful
	syl	hate+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
hatefulness	sub
	head	hateful
	syl	hate+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Hatfield	0.
	syl	Hat+field
	pron	<1h@t2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S central England, in Hertfordshire, with a new town of the same name built on the outskirts. Pop.: Hatfield rural district, 44927 (1971); Hatfield new town, 25211 (1971).
hath	0.
	syl	hath
	pron	<h@T>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect used with the pronouns he, she, or it or a singular noun
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {have}.
Anne	infl
	head	Hathaway
	syl	Anne.
	pos	n.
Hathaway	0.
	syl	Hath:a:way
	pron	<1h@T*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	??1557-1623, wife of William Shakespeare.
Hathor	0.
	syl	Hath:or
	pron	<1h@Tc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egyptian religion
	def	the mother of Horus and goddess of creation. &- {Ha+thor+ic} (h@a#!#Gg@$$:r$Ik?! -#!#Gg$Ar-)
hatpin	0.
	syl	hat+pin
	pron	<1h@t2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sturdy pin used to secure a woman's hat to her hair, often having a decorative head.
hatred	0.
	syl	ha+tred
	pron	<1hAtrid>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of intense dislike; enmity.
Hatshepset	alt
	head	Hatshepsut
	or	Hatshepsut
	syl	Hat:shep:set
	pos	n.
Hatshepsut	0.
	or	Hatshepset
	syl	Hat:shep:sut
	pron	<h@t1Sepsu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	queen of Egypt of the l8th dynasty (??1512-1482 #7b.c.) #7. She built a great mortuary temple at Deir el Bahri near Thebes.
hatter	1.
	syl	hat+ter
	pron	<1h@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes and sells hats.
hatter	2.
	syl	hat+ter
	pron	<1h@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a man, esp. a miner, who prefers to live and work alone, often considered eccentric.
mad as a hatter	3.
	head	hatter
	syl	mad as a hatter.
	def	crazily eccentric.
Cape	infl
	head	Hatteras
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Hatteras	0.
	syl	Hat+ter+as
	pron	<1h@t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory off the E coast of North Carolina, on {Hatteras Island}, which is situated between Pamlico Sound and the Atlantic: known as the @6Graveyard of the Atlantic@9 for its danger to shipping.
hat trick	1.
	syl	hat trick
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the achievement of a bowler in taking three wickets with three successive balls.
hat trick	2.
	syl	hat trick
	pos	n.
	def	any achievement of three successive points, victories, etc.
haubergeon	0.
	syl	hau+ber+geon
	pron	<1hc:b*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {habergeon}.
hauberk	ety	C13: from Old French hauberc, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German halsberc, Old English healsbeorg, from heals neck+ beorg protection, shelter
hauberk	0.
	syl	hau+berk
	pron	<1hc:bR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a long coat of mail, often sleeveless.
haugh	ety	Old English healh corner of land; see #7hollow 
haugh	0.
	syl	haugh
	pron	<ha:k>, <ha:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect and Scot.
	def	level ground forming part of a river valley.
haughty	ety	C16: from Old French haut, literally: lofty, from Latin altus high
haughtier	infl
	head	haughty
	syl	haugh+ti+er
	pos	adj.
haughtiest	infl
	head	haughty
	syl	haugh+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
haughty	1.
	syl	haugh+ty
	pron	<1hc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing arrogance.
haughty	2.
	syl	haugh+ty
	pron	<1hc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	noble or exalted.
haughtily	sub
	head	haughty
	syl	haugh+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
haughtiness	sub
	head	haughty
	syl	haugh+ti+ness
	pos	n.
haul	ety	C16: from Old French haler, of Germanic origin; see #7hale %2
haul	1.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drag or draw (something) with effort.
haul	2.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport, as in a lorry.
haul	3.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to alter the course of (a vessel), esp. so as to sail closer to the wind.
haul	4.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to draw or hoist (a vessel) out of the water onto land or a dock for repair, storage, etc.
haul	5.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of the wind
	def	to blow from a direction nearer the bow. Compare {{veer} %1 (sense 3b.)}.
haul	6.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change one's opinion or action.
haul	7.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dragging with effort.
haul	8.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of fish
	def	the amount caught at a single time.
haul	9.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is hauled.
haul	10.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a distance of hauling.
	exam	1	a three-mile haul.
over the long haul	infl
	head	haul
	syl	over the long haul.
haul	11.a.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	in a future time.
haul	11.b.
	syl	haul
	pron	<hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	over a lengthy period of time.
hauler	sub
	head	haul
	or	haulier
	syl	haul+er
	pos	n.
haulier	sub
	head	haul
	or	hauler
	syl	haul+i:er
	pos	n.
haulage	1.
	syl	haul+age
	pron	<1hc:liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or labour of hauling.
haulage	2.
	syl	haul+age
	pron	<1hc:liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rate or charge levied for the transportation of goods, esp. by rail.
haulm	ety	Old English healm; related to Old Norse halmr, Old High German halm stem, straw, Latin culmus stalk, Greek kalamos reed, Old Slavonic slama straw
halm	alt
	head	haulm
	or	haulm
	syl	halm
	pron	<hc:m>
	pos	n.
haulm	1.
	or	halm
	syl	haulm
	pron	<hc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the stems or stalks of beans, peas, potatoes, grasses, etc., collectively, as used for thatching, bedding, etc.
haulm	2.
	or	halm
	syl	haulm
	pron	<hc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a single stem of such a plant.
haul off	1.
	syl	haul off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	usage	foll. by and
	def	to draw back in preparation (esp. to strike or fight).
	exam	1	I hauled off and slugged him.
haul off	2.
	syl	haul off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to alter the course of a vessel so as to avoid an obstruction, shallow waters, etc.
haul up	1.
	syl	haul up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to call to account or criticize.
haul up	2.
	syl	haul up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail (a vessel) closer to the wind.
haunch	ety	C13: from Old French hanche; related to Spanish, Italian anca, of Germanic origin; compare Low German hanke 
haunch	1.
	syl	haunch
	pron	<hc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the human hip or fleshy hindquarter of an animal, esp. a horse or similar quadruped.
haunch	2.
	syl	haunch
	pron	<hc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the leg and loin of an animal, used for food.
	exam	1	a haunch of venison.
haunch	3.
	syl	haunch
	pron	<hc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hance}. the part of an arch between the impost and the apex.
haunched	sub
	head	haunch
	syl	haunched
	pos	adj.
haunch bone	0.
	syl	haunch bone
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for the {ilium} or {hipbone}.
haunt	ety	C13: from Old French hanter, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse heimta to bring home, Old English h*_amettan to give a home to; see #7home 
haunt	1.
	syl	haunt
	pron	<hc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to visit (a person or place) in the form of a ghost.
haunt	2.
	syl	haunt
	pron	<hc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intrude upon or recur to (the memory, thoughts, etc.).
	exam	1	he was haunted by the fear of insanity.
haunt	3.
	syl	haunt
	pron	<hc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to visit (a place) frequently.
haunt	4.
	syl	haunt
	pron	<hc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to associate with (someone) frequently.
haunt	5.
	syl	haunt
	pron	<hc:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a place visited frequently.
	exam	1	an old haunt of hers.
haunt	6.
	syl	haunt
	pron	<hc:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a place to which animals habitually resort for food, drink, shelter, etc.
haunter	sub
	head	haunt
	syl	haunt+er
	pos	n.
haunted	1.
	syl	haunt+ed
	pron	<1hc:ntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	frequented or visited by ghosts.
haunted	2.
	syl	haunt+ed
	pron	<1hc:ntid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	obsessed or worried.
haunting	1.
	syl	haunt+ing
	pron	<1hc:ntiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of memories
	def	poignant or persistent.
haunting	2.
	syl	haunt+ing
	pron	<1hc:ntiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	poignantly sentimental; enchantingly or eerily evocative.
hauntingly	sub
	head	haunting
	syl	haunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Gerhart	infl
	head	Hauptmann
	syl	Ger:hart
	pron	<1gA:rhart>
	pos	n.
Hauptmann	0.
	syl	Haupt:mann
	pron	German <1hauptman>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1946, German naturalist, dramatist, novelist, and poet. His works include the historical drama (1892): Nobel prize for literature 1912.
Hauraki Gulf	0.
	syl	Hau+ra+ki Gulf
	pron	<hau1r@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific in New Zealand, on the N coast of North Island.
Hausas	infl
	head	Hausa
	or	Hausa
	syl	Hau+sas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hausa	infl
	or	Hausas
	syl	Hau+sa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hausa	1.
	syl	Hau+sa
	pron	<1haus*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in N Nigeria.
Hausa	2.
	syl	Hau+sa
	pron	<1haus*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people: the chief member of the Chadic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages. It is widely used as a trading language throughout W Africa and the S Sahara.
hausfrau	ety	German, from Haus #7house+ Frau woman, wife
hausfrau	0.
	syl	haus+frau
	pron	<1haus2frau>
	pos	n.
	def	a German housewife.
haustellum	ety	C19: New Latin, diminutive of Latin haustrum device for drawing water, from haur*_ire to draw up; see #7exhaust 
haustella	infl
	head	haustellum
	syl	haus+tel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haustellum	0.
	syl	haus+tel+lum
	pron	<hc:1stel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tip of the proboscis of a housefly or similar insect, specialized for sucking food.
haustellate	sub
	head	haustellum
	syl	haus+1tel+late
	pos	adj.
haustorium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Late Latin haustor a water-drawer; see #7haustellum 
haustoria	infl
	head	haustorium
	syl	haus+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haustorium	0.
	syl	haus+to+ri:um
	pron	<hc:1stc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ of a parasitic plant that penetrates the host tissues and absorbs food and water from them.
haustorial	sub
	head	haustorium
	syl	haus+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
hautboy	ety	C16: from French hautbois, from haut high+ bois wood, of Germanic origin; see #7{bush %1}
hautboy	1.
	syl	haut+boy
	pron	<1*ubci>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {haut+bois strawberry, hau+bois}. a strawberry, of central Europe and Asia, with large fruit.
hautboy	2.
	syl	haut+boy
	pron	<1*ubci>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {oboe}.
haute couture	ety	literally: high dressmaking
haute couture	0.
	syl	haute cou+ture
	pron	French. <ot ku1ty:r>
	pos	n.
	def	high fashion.
haute cuisine	ety	literally: high cookery
haute cuisine	0.
	syl	haute cui+sine
	pron	French. <ot kwi1zin>
	pos	n.
	def	high-class cooking.
haute 'ecole	ety	literally: high school
haute 'ecole	0.
	syl	haute *'e:cole
	pron	French. <ot A1kcl>
	pos	n.
	def	the classical art of riding.
Haute-Garonne	0.
	syl	Haute-Ga:ronne
	qual	French
	def	ot ga#!r@$n) a department of SW France, in Midi-Pyr*'en*'ees region. Capital: Toulouse. Pop.: 793569 (1975). Area: 6367 sq. km (2483 sq. miles).
Haute-Loire	0.
	syl	Haute-Loire
	qual	French
	def	ot #!lwa$:r) a department of S central France, in Auvergne region. Capital: Le Puy. Pop.: 214269 (1975). Area: 5001 sq. km (1950 sq. miles).
Haute-Marne	0.
	syl	Haute-Marne
	qual	French
	def	ot #!marn) a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Chaumont. Pop.: 221437 (1975). Area: 6257 sq. km (2440 sq. miles).
Haute-Normandie	0.
	syl	Haute-Nor:man+die
	qual	French
	def	ot n@$rm*~a#!di) a region of NW France, on the English Channel: generally fertile and flat.
Hautes-Alpes	0.
	syl	Hautes-Alpes
	qual	French
	def	ot #!zalp) a department of SE France in Provence-C*^ote-d'Azur region. Capital: Gap. Pop.: 102694 (1975). Area: 5643 sq. km (2201 sq. miles).
Haute-Saone	0.
	syl	Haute-Sa*^one
	qual	French
	def	ot #!so$:n) a department of E France, in Franche-Comt*'e region. Capital: Vesoul. Pop.: 229357 (1975). Area: 5375 sq. km (2096 sq. miles).
Haute-Savoie	0.
	syl	Haute-Sa:voie
	qual	French
	def	ot sa#!vwa) a department of E France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Annecy. Pop.: 458855 (1975). Area: 4958 sq. km (1934 sq. miles).
Hautes-Pyr'en'ees	0.
	syl	Hautes-Py:r*'e:n*'ees
	qual	French
	def	ot pire#!ne) a department of SW France, in Midi-Pyr*'en*'ees region. Capital: Tarbes. Pop.: 234112 (1975). Area: 4534 sq. km (1768 sq. miles).
hauteur	ety	C17: from French, from haut high; see #7haughty 
hauteur	0.
	syl	hau+teur
	pron	<*u1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	pride; haughtiness.
Haute-Vienne	0.
	syl	Haute-Vienne
	qual	French
	def	ot #!vj$en) a department of W central France, in Limousin region. Capital: Limoges. Pop.: 359365 (1975). Area: 5555 sq. km (2166 sq. miles).
haut monde	ety	literally: high world
haut monde	0.
	syl	haut monde
	pron	French. <o 1m*~cd>
	pos	n.
	def	high society.
Haut-Rhin	0.
	syl	Haut-Rhin
	qual	French
	def	o #!r?~$e) a department of E France in Alsace region. Capital: Colmar. Pop.: 647209 (1975). Area: 3566 sq. km (1377 sq. miles).
Hauts-de-Seine	0.
	syl	Hauts-de-Seine
	qual	French
	def	o d$$ #!s$en) a department of N central France, in Ile de France region just west of Paris: formed in 1964. Capital: Nanterre. Pop.: 1448020 (1975). Area: 175 sq. km (68 sq. miles).
Havana	0.
	syl	Ha+van:a
	pron	<h*1v@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Cuba, a port in the northwest on the Gulf of Mexico: the largest city in the West Indies; founded in 1514 as San Crist*'obal de la Habana by Diego Vel*'asquez. Pop.: 1755360 (1970). Spanish name: {Habana}.
Havana cigar	0.
	syl	Ha+van:a ci+gar
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cigars manufactured in Cuba, known esp. for their high quality. Also: {Havana}.
Havant	0.
	syl	Hav+ant
	pron	<1h@vNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, in SE Hampshire. Pop. (with Waterloo): 108999 (1971).
have	ety	Old English habban; related to Old Norse hafa, Old Saxon hebbian, Old High German hab*_en, Latin hab*_ere 
has	infl
	head	have
	syl	has
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
having	infl
	head	have
	syl	hav+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
had	infl
	head	have
	syl	had.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
have	1.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be in material possession of; own.
	exam	1	he has two cars.
have	2.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to possess as a characteristic quality or attribute.
	exam	1	he has dark hair.
have	3.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive, take, or obtain.
	exam	1	she had a present from him;
	exam	2	have a look.
have	4.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold or entertain in the mind.
	exam	1	to have an idea.
have	5.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to possess a knowledge or understanding of.
	exam	1	I have no German.
have	6.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to experience or undergo.
	exam	1	to have a shock.
have	7.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be infected with or suffer from.
	exam	1	to have a cold.
have	8.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to gain control of or advantage over.
	exam	1	you have me on that point.
have	9.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cheat or outwit.
	exam	1	he was had by that dishonest salesman.
have	10.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to exhibit (mercy, compassion, etc., towards).
	exam	1	have mercy on us, Lord.
have	11.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to engage or take part in.
	exam	1	to have a conversation.
have	12.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange, carry out, or hold.
	exam	1	to have a party.
have	13.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause, compel, or require to (be, do, or be done).
	exam	1	have my shoes mended.
have	14.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive with to
	def	used as an auxiliary to express compulsion or necessity.
	exam	1	I had to run quickly to escape him.
have	15.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to eat, drink, or partake of.
	exam	1	to have a good meal.
have	16.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
	exam	1	he had her on the sofa.
have	17.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to tolerate or allow.
	exam	1	I won't have all this noise.
have	18.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to declare, state, or assert.
	exam	1	rumour has it that they will marry.
have	19.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put or place.
	exam	1	I'll have the sofa in this room.
have	20.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive as a guest.
	exam	1	to have three people to stay.
have	21.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to beget or bear (offspring).
	exam	1	she had three children.
have	22.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	takes a past participle
	def	used as an auxiliary to form compound tenses expressing completed action.
	exam	1	I have gone;
	exam	2	I shall have gone;
	exam	3	I would have gone;
	exam	4	I had gone.
had better	23.
	head	have
	or	best
	syl	had better
	def	ought to: used to express compulsion, obligation, etc..
	exam	1	you had better go.
had rather	24.
	head	have
	or	sooner
	syl	had rather
	def	to consider or find preferable that.
	exam	1	I had rather you left at once.
have done	25.
	head	have
	syl	have done.
	def	See { {done} (sense 3).}
have	26.a.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be exhausted, defeated, or killed.
have	26.b.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have lost one's last chance.
have	26.c.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to become unfashionable.
have it	27.
	head	have
	syl	have it.
	def	to win a victory.
have it away	28.
	head	have
	or	off
	syl	have it away
	qual	Taboo, Brit. slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse.
have it coming	29.
	head	have
	syl	have it coming.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be about to receive or to merit punishment or retribution.
have it in for	30.
	head	have
	syl	have it in for.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wish or intend harm towards.
have it so good	31.
	head	have
	syl	have it so good.
	def	to have so many benefits, esp. material benefits.
have	32.a.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have dealings or associate with.
	exam	1	I have nothing to do with her.
have	32.b.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be of relevance to.
	exam	1	this has nothing to do with you.
I have it	33.
	head	have
	syl	I have it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	I know the answer.
let (someone) have it	34.
	head	have
	syl	let (someone) have it.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to launch or deliver an attack on, esp. to discharge a firearm at (someone).
not having any	35.
	head	have
	syl	not having any.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	refusing to take part or be involved (in). {~}
have	36.
	syl	have
	pron	<h@v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or group of people in possession of wealth, security, etc..
	exam	1	the haves and the have-nots.
have at	0.
	syl	have at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make an opening attack on, esp. in fencing.
have in	1.
	syl	have in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask (a person) to give a service.
	exam	1	we must have the electrician in to mend the fire.
have in	2.
	syl	have in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invite to one's home.
Havel	0.
	syl	Ha+vel
	pron	German <1ha:fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in East Germany, flowing south to Berlin, then west and north to join the River Elbe. Length: about 362 km (225 miles).
havelock	ety	C19: named after Sir H. Havelock (1795-1857), English general in India
havelock	0.
	syl	have+lock
	pron	<1h@vlok>
	pos	n.
	def	a cover for a service cap with a flap extending over the back of the neck to protect the head and neck from the sun.
haven	ety	Old English h@afen, from Old Norse h*"ofn; related to Middle Dutch havene, Old Irish cuan to bend
haven	1.
	syl	ha+ven
	pron	<1hAvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port, harbour, or other sheltered place for shipping.
haven	2.
	syl	ha+ven
	pron	<1hAvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of safety or sanctuary; shelter.
haven	3.
	syl	ha+ven
	pron	<1hAvN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure or shelter in or as if in a haven.
havenless	sub
	head	haven
	syl	ha+ven+less
	pos	adj.
have-not	0.
	syl	have-not
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a person or group of people in possession of relatively little material wealth.
have on	1.
	syl	have on
	pos	usually; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wear.
have on	2.
	syl	have on
	pos	usually; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have (a meeting or engagement) arranged as a commitment.
	exam	1	what does your boss have on this afternoon
have on	3.
	syl	have on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trick or tease (a person).
have on	4.
	syl	have on
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have available (information or evidence, esp. when incriminating) about (a person).
	exam	1	the police had nothing on him, so they let him go.
have out	1.
	syl	have out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to settle (a matter) or come to (a final decision), esp. by fighting or by frank discussion (often in the phrase {have it out}) .
have out	2.
	syl	have out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have extracted or removed.
	exam	1	I had two teeth out this morning.
haver	ety	C18: of unknown origin
haver	1.
	syl	ha+ver
	pron	<1hAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to dither.
haver	2.
	syl	ha+ver
	pron	<1hAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.; Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	to babble. {~}
haver	3.
	syl	ha+ver
	pron	<1hAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Brit.; Scot.
	def	nonsense.
Havering	0.
	syl	Ha+ver+ing
	pron	<1hAv*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of NE Greater London, formed in 1965 from Romford and Hornchurch (both previously in Essex). Pop.: 239200 (1976 est.).
haversack	ety	C18: from French havresac, from German Habersack oat bag, from Old High German habaro oats+ Sack #7{sack %1}
haversack	0.
	syl	hav+er+sack
	pron	<1h@v*2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a canvas bag for provisions or equipment, carried on the back or shoulder.
Haversian canal	ety	C19: named after C. Havers (died 1702), English anatomist who discovered them
Haversian canal	0.
	syl	Ha+ver+sian ca+nal
	pron	<h@1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Histology.
	def	any of the channels that form a network in bone and contain blood vessels and nerves.
haversine	ety	C19: combination of half+versed+{sine%1} 
haversine	0.
	syl	hav+er+sine
	pron	<1h@v*2sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	half the value of the versed sine.
have up	0.
	syl	have up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to appear for trial.
	exam	1	he was had up for breaking and entering.
havildar	ety	C17: from Hindi, from Persian haw*_ald*_ar one in charge
havildar	0.
	syl	hav+il+dar
	pron	<1h@vil2da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer in the Indian army, equivalent in rank to sergeant.
havoc	ety	C15: from Old French havot pillage, probably of Germanic origin
havoc	1.
	syl	hav+oc
	pron	<1h@v*k>
	pos	n.
	def	destruction; devastation; ruin.
havoc	2.
	syl	hav+oc
	pron	<1h@v*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	confusion; chaos.
cry havoc	3.
	head	havoc
	syl	cry havoc.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to give the signal for pillage and destruction.
play havoc	4.
	head	havoc
	syl	play havoc.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to cause a great deal of damage, distress, or confusion (to).
havocs	infl
	head	havoc
	syl	hav+ocs
	pos	vb.
havocking	infl
	head	havoc
	syl	hav+ock+ing
	pos	vb.
havocked	infl
	head	havoc
	syl	hav+ocked.
	pos	vb.
havoc	5.
	syl	hav+oc
	pron	<1h@v*k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to lay waste.
havocker	sub
	head	havoc
	syl	hav+ock+er
	pos	n.
Havre	0.
	syl	Ha+vre
	pron	<1ha:vr*>, French <1a:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Le Havre}.
haw	ety	Old English haga, identical with haga #7hedge ; related to Old Norse hagi pasture
haw	H1.1.
	syl	haw
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the round or oval fruit (a pome) of the hawthorn, usually red or yellow, containing one to five seeds.
haw	H1.2.
	syl	haw
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hawthorn}.
haw	ety	C17: of imitative origin
haw	H2.1.
	syl	haw
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n. interj.
	def	an inarticulate utterance, as of hesitation, embarrassment, etc.; hem.
haw	H2.2.
	syl	haw
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make this sound.
hem	3.
	head	haw
	or	hum and haw
	syl	hem
	def	See { {hem%2} (sense 3).}
haw	ety	of unknown origin
haw	H3.0.
	syl	haw
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a yard or close.
haw	ety	C15: of unknown origin
haw	H4.0.
	syl	haw
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the nictitating membrane of a horse or other domestic animal.
Hawaii	0.
	syl	Ha+wai:i
	pron	<h*1wIi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the U.S. in the central Pacific, consisting of over 20 volcanic islands and atolls, including Hawaii, Maui, Oahu, Kauai, and Molokai: discovered by Captain Cook in 1778; annexed by the U.S. in 1898; naval base at Pearl Harbor attacked by the Japanese in 1941, a major cause of U.S. entry into World War II; became a state in 1959. Capital: Honolulu. Pop.: 865000 (1975 est.). Area: 16640 sq. km (6425 sq. miles). Former name: {Sandwich Islands}.
Hawaiian	1.
	syl	Ha+wai+ian
	pron	<h*1wI*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Hawaii, its people, or their language.
Hawaiian	2.
	syl	Ha+wai+ian
	pron	<h*1wI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Hawaii, esp. one descended from Melanesian or Tahitian immigrants.
Hawaiian	3.
	syl	Ha+wai+ian
	pron	<h*1wI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Hawaii belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Hawaiian guitar	0.
	syl	Ha+wai+ian gui+tar
	pos	n.
	def	a ukulele with an unfretted neck, on which a characteristic glissando can be obtained with a steel bar.
Hawes Water	0.
	syl	Hawes Wa+ter
	pron	<hc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in the Lake District: provides part of Manchester's water supply; extended by damming from 4 km (2.5 miles) to 6 km (4 miles).
hawfinch	0.
	syl	haw+finch
	pron	<1hc:2finC>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncommon European finch, having a very stout bill and brown plumage with black-and-white wings.
Lord	infl
	head	Hawhaw
	syl	Lord.
	pos	n.
Hawhaw	0.
	syl	Haw:haw
	pron	<1hc:2hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See (William) {Joyce}.
Hawick	0.
	syl	Haw+ick
	pron	<1hc:ik>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Scotland, in the S central Borders region: knitwear industry. Pop.: 16286 (1971).
hawk	ety	Old English hafoc; related to Old Norse haukr, Old Frisian havek, Old High German habuh, Polish kobuz 
hawk	H1.1.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diurnal birds of prey of the family such as the goshawk and Cooper's hawk, typically having short rounded wings and a long tail.
hawk	H1.2.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various other falconiform birds, including the falcons but not the eagles or vultures.
hawk	H1.3.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or supports war or warlike policies. Compare { {dove%1} (sense 3).}
hawk	H1.4.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruthless or rapacious person.
hawk	H1.5.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt with falcons, hawks, etc.
hawk	H1.6.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of falcons or hawks
	def	to fly in quest of prey.
hawk	H1.7.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pursue or attack on the wing, as a hawk.
hawkish	sub
	head	hawk
	syl	hawk+ish
	pos	adj.
hawklike	sub
	head	hawk
	syl	hawk+2like
	pos	adj.
hawk	ety	C16: back formation from #7hawker %1
hawk	H2.1.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to offer (goods) for sale, as in the street.
hawk	H2.2.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to spread (news, gossip, etc.).
hawk	ety	C16: of imitative origin; see #7haw %2
hawk	H3.1.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to clear (the throat) noisily.
hawk	H3.2.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (phlegm, etc.) up from the throat.
hawk	H3.3.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {{spit%1}}.
hawk	H3.4.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy clearing of the throat.
hawk	ety	of unknown origin
hawk	H4.0.
	syl	hawk
	pron	<hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small square board with a handle underneath, used for carrying wet plaster or mortar. Also called: {mortar board}.
hawkbill	0.
	syl	hawk+bill
	pron	<1hc:k2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hawksbill turtle}.
hawker	ety	C16: probably from Middle Low German h*_oker, from h*_oken to peddle; see #7huckster 
hawker	H1.0.
	syl	hawk+er
	pron	<1hc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who travels from place to place selling goods.
hawker	ety	Old English hafecere; see #7hawk %1#7, -#7er %1
hawker	H2.0.
	syl	hawk+er
	pron	<1hc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hunts with hawks, falcons, etc.
hawk-eyed	1.
	syl	hawk-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having extremely keen sight.
hawk-eyed	2.
	syl	hawk-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	vigilant, watchful, or observant.
hawking	0.
	syl	hawk+ing
	pron	<1hc:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {falconry}.
Coleman	1.
	head	Hawkins
	syl	Cole:man.
	def	1904-69, U.S. pioneer of the tenor saxophone for jazz.
Hawkins	2.
	syl	Haw:kins
	pron	<1hc:kinz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1532-95, English naval commander and slave trader, treasurer of the navy (1577-89); commander of a squadron in the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588).
hawk moth	0.
	syl	hawk moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various moths of the family having long narrow wings and powerful flight, with the ability to hover over flowers when feeding from the nectar. Also called: {sphinx moth, hummingbird moth}. See also {death's-head moth}.
hawk owl	0.
	syl	hawk owl
	pos	n.
	def	a hawklike northern owl, with a long slender tail and brownish speckled plumage.
hawk's-beard	0.
	syl	hawk's-beard
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus having a ring of fine hairs surrounding the fruit and clusters of small dandelion-like flowers: family (composites).
hawksbill	alt
	head	hawksbill turtle
	or	hawksbill turtle
	syl	hawks+bill
	pron	<1hc:ks2bil>
	pos	n.
hawksbill turtle	0.
	or	hawksbill
	syl	hawks+bill tur+tle
	pron	<1hc:ks2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tropical turtle, with a hooked beaklike mouth: a source of tortoiseshell: family Also called: {tortoiseshell turtle}.
hawk's-eye	0.
	syl	hawk's-eye
	pos	n.
	def	a dark blue variety of the mineral crocidolite: a semiprecious gemstone.
hawkweed	0.
	syl	hawk+weed
	pron	<1hc:k2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically hairy plant of the genus with clusters of dandelion-like flowers: family (composites).
Haworth	0.
	syl	Ha+worth
	pron	<1hau*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N England, in West Yorkshire: home of Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Bront*"e.
hawse	ety	C14: from earlier halse, probably from Old Norse h*'als; related to Old English heals neck
hawse	1.
	syl	hawse
	pron	<hc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part of the bows of a vessel where the hawseholes are.
hawse	2.
	syl	hawse
	pron	<hc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	short for {hawsehole} or {hawsepipe}.
hawse	3.
	syl	hawse
	pron	<hc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the distance from the bow of an anchored vessel to the anchor.
hawse	4.
	syl	hawse
	pron	<hc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the arrangement of port and starboard anchor ropes when a vessel is riding on both anchors.
hawse	5.
	syl	hawse
	pron	<hc:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to pitch violently when at anchor.
hawsehole	0.
	syl	hawse+hole
	pron	<1hc:z2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of the holes in the upper part of the bows of a vessel through which the anchor ropes pass. Often shortened to {hawse}.
hawsepipe	0.
	syl	hawse+pipe
	pron	<1hc:z2pIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a strong metal pipe through which an anchor rope passes. Often shortened to {hawse}.
hawser	ety	C14: from Anglo-French hauceour, from Old French haucier to hoist, ultimately from Latin altus high
hawser	0.
	syl	haws+er
	pron	<1hc:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large heavy rope.
hawser bend	0.
	syl	haws+er bend
	pos	n.
	def	a knot for tying two ropes together.
hawser-laid	0.
	syl	haws:er-laid
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rope
	def	made up of three ropes laid in a left-handed direction, each of which consists of three left-handed strands laid right-handed.
hawthorn	ety	Old English haguthorn from haga hedge+ thorn thorn; related to Old Norse hagthorn, Middle High German hagendorn, Dutch haagdoorn 
hawthorn	0.
	syl	haw+thorn
	pron	<1hc:2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various thorny trees or shrubs of the N temperate rosaceous genus esp. having white or pink flowers and reddish fruits (haws). Also called (in Britain): {may, may tree, mayflower}.
Nathaniel	infl
	head	Hawthorne
	syl	Na:than:iel.
	pos	n.
Hawthorne	0.
	syl	Haw:thorne
	pron	<1hc:2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-64, U.S. novelist and short-story writer: his works include the novels (1850) and (1851) and the children's stories (1853).
hay	ety	Old English hieg; related to Old Norse hey, Gothic hawi, Old Frisian h*_e, Old High German houwi; see #7hew 
hay	H1.1.a.
	syl	hay
	pron	<hA>
	pos	n.
	def	grass, clover, etc., cut and dried as fodder.
hay	H1.1.b.
	syl	hay
	pron	<hA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a hayfield;
	exam	2	a hayloft.
hit the hay	2.
	head	hay
	syl	hit the hay.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go to bed.
make hay of	3.
	head	hay
	syl	make hay of.
	def	to throw into confusion.
make hay while the sun shines	4.
	head	hay
	syl	make hay while the sun shines.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take full advantage of an opportunity.
roll in the hay	5.
	head	hay
	syl	roll in the hay.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sexual intercourse or heavy petting.
hay	H1.6.
	syl	hay
	pron	<hA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut, dry, and store (grass, etc.) as fodder.
hay	H1.7.
	syl	hay
	pron	<hA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed with hay.
hay	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
hey	alt
	head	hay
	or	hay
	syl	hey
	pron	<hA>
	pos	n.
hay	H2.1.
	or	hey
	syl	hay
	pron	<hA>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular figure in country dancing.
hay	H2.2.
	or	hey
	syl	hay
	pron	<hA>
	pos	n.
	def	a former country dance in which the dancers wove in and out of a circle.
haybox	0.
	syl	hay+box
	pron	<1hA2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an airtight box full of hay used for cooking by retained heat.
haycock	0.
	syl	hay+cock
	pron	<1hA2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cone-shaped pile of hay left in the field until dry enough to carry to the rick or barn.
(Franz) Joseph	1.
	head	Haydn
	syl	(Franz) Jo:seph
	pron	<1jo:zef>
	def	1732-1809, Austrian composer, who played a major part in establishing the classical forms of the symphony and the string quartet. His other works include the oratorios (1796-98) and (1798-1801).
Haydn	2.
	syl	Hay:dn
	pron	<1hIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Jo@.hann Mich@.a@.el} #!jo$:han #!m$I*,ca@!e$:l). 1737-1806, Austrian composer, esp. of Church music.
hay fever	0.
	syl	hay fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an allergic reaction to pollen, dust, etc., characterized by sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes due to inflammation of the mucous membranes of the eyes and nose. Technical name: {pollinosis}.
hayfork	0.
	syl	hay+fork
	pron	<1hA2fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-handled fork with two long curved prongs, used for moving or turning hay; pitchfork.
haymaker	1.
	syl	hay+mak:er
	pron	<1hA2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who helps to cut, turn, toss, spread, or carry hay.
haymaker	2.
	syl	hay+mak:er
	pron	<1hA2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hay conditioner}. either of two machines, one designed to crush stems of hay, the other to break and bend them, in order to cause more rapid and even drying.
haymaker	3.
	syl	hay+mak:er
	pron	<1hA2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing slang.
	def	a wild swinging punch.
haymaking	sub
	head	haymaker
	syl	hay+2mak:ing
	pos	adj. n.
haymow	1.
	syl	hay+mow
	pron	<1hA2mau>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a barn where hay is stored.
haymow	2.
	syl	hay+mow
	pron	<1hA2mau>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of hay stored in a barn or loft.
hayrack	1.
	syl	hay+rack
	pron	<1hA2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack for holding hay for feeding to animals.
hayrack	2.
	syl	hay+rack
	pron	<1hA2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack fixed to a cart or wagon to increase the quantity of hay or straw that it can carry.
hayseed	1.
	syl	hay+seed
	pron	<1hA2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	seeds or fragments of grass or straw.
hayseed	2.
	syl	hay+seed
	pron	<1hA2sEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal, derogatory.
	def	a yokel.
hayrick	alt
	head	haystack
	or	haystack
	syl	hay+rick
	pos	n.
haystack	0.
	or	hayrick
	syl	hay+stack
	pron	<1hA2st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pile of hay, esp. one built in the open air and covered with thatch.
hayward	0.
	syl	hay+ward
	pron	<1hA2wc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. obsolete.
	def	a parish officer in charge of enclosures and fences.
haywire	ety	C20: alluding to the disorderly tangle of wire removed from bales of hay
haywire	1.
	syl	hay+wire
	pron	<1hA2wI*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive; of things
	def	not functioning properly; disorganized (esp. in the phrase {go haywire) }.
haywire	2.
	syl	hay+wire
	pron	<1hA2wI*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive; of people
	def	erratic or crazy.
hazan	ety	from Late Hebrew hazz*_an 
hazzan	infl
	head	hazan
	or	chazan
	syl	haz+zan
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1zan>, English <1ha:zN>
	pos	n.
chazan	infl
	head	hazan
	or	hazzan
	syl	cha+zan
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1zan>, English <1ha:zN>
	pos	n.
hazanim	infl
	head	hazan
	syl	ha+za+nim
	pron	<-za1nim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hazan	0.
	syl	ha+zan
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1zan>, English <1ha:zN>
	pos	n.
	def	the cantor in a Jewish synagogue.
hazard	ety	C13: from Old French hasard, from Arabic az-zahr the die
hazard	1.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure or vulnerability to injury, loss, evil, etc.
at hazard	2.
	head	hazard
	syl	at hazard.
	def	at risk; in danger.
hazard	3.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing likely to cause injury, etc.
hazard	4.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	an obstacle such as a bunker, a sand pit, etc.
hazard	5.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	chance; accident (esp. in the phrase {by hazard) }.
hazard	6.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling game played with two dice.
hazard	7.a.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the receiver's side of the court.
hazard	7.b.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the winning openings.
hazard	8.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a scoring stroke made either when a ball other than the striker's is pocketed ({winning hazard}) or the striker's cue ball itself ({losing hazard) }.
hazard	9.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chance or risk.
hazard	10.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to venture (an opinion, guess, etc.).
hazard	11.
	syl	haz+ard
	pron	<1h@z*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to danger.
hazardable	sub
	head	hazard
	syl	haz+ard+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hazard-free	sub
	head	hazard
	syl	haz:ard-2free
	pos	adj.
hazardous	1.
	syl	haz+ard+ous
	pron	<1h@z*d*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving great risk.
hazardous	2.
	syl	haz+ard+ous
	pron	<1h@z*d*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	depend?!ing on chance.
hazardously	sub
	head	hazardous
	syl	haz+ard+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
hazardousness	sub
	head	hazardous
	syl	haz+ard+ous+ness
	pos	n.
hazard warning device	0.
	syl	haz+ard warn+ing de+vice
	pos	n.
	def	an appliance fitted to a motor vehicle that operates a simultaneous flashing of all the direction indicators, used when the vehicle is stationary to indicate that the vehicle is temporarily obstructing traffic.
haze	ety	C18: back-formation from #7hazy 
haze	H1.1.a.
	syl	haze
	pron	<hAz>
	pos	n.
	def	reduced visibility in the air as a result of condensed water vapour, dust, etc., in the atmosphere.
haze	H1.1.b.
	syl	haze
	pron	<hAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the moisture or dust causing this.
haze	H1.2.
	syl	haze
	pron	<hAz>
	pos	n.
	def	obscurity of perception, feeling, etc.
haze	H1.3.
	syl	haze
	pron	<hAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to make or become hazy.
haze	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
haze	H2.1.
	syl	haze
	pron	<hAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to subject (fellow students) to ridicule or abuse.
haze	H2.2.
	syl	haze
	pron	<hAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to harass with humiliating tasks.
hazer	sub
	head	haze
	syl	haz+er
	pos	n.
hazel	ety	Old English h@asel; related to Old Norse hasl, Old High German hasala, Latin corylus, Old Irish coll 
hazel	1.
	syl	ha+zel
	pron	<1hAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cob}. any of several shrubs of the N temperate genus esp. having oval serrated leaves and edible rounded brown nuts: family
hazel	2.
	syl	ha+zel
	pron	<1hAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
hazel	3.
	syl	ha+zel
	pron	<1hAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hazelnut}.
hazel	4.a.
	syl	ha+zel
	pron	<1hAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a light yellowish-brown colour.
hazel	4.b.
	syl	ha+zel
	pron	<1hAzL>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	hazel eyes.
hazelhen	0.
	syl	ha:zel+hen
	pron	<1hAzL2hen>
	pos	n.
	def	a European woodland gallinaceous bird, with a speckled brown plumage and slightly crested crown: family (grouse).
hazelnut	0.
	syl	ha:zel+nut
	pron	<1hAzL2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of a hazel shrub, having a smooth shiny hard shell. Also called: {filbert} or (in Britain) {cobnut, cob}.
William	infl
	head	Hazlitt
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Hazlitt	0.
	syl	Haz:litt
	pron	<1h@zlit>
	pos	n.
	def	1778-1830, English critic and essayist: works include (1817), (1821), and (1826).
hazy	ety	C17: of unknown origin
hazier	infl
	head	hazy
	syl	ha:zi+er
	pos	adj.
haziest	infl
	head	hazy
	syl	ha:zi+est.
	pos	adj.
hazy	1.
	syl	ha:zy
	pron	<1hAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by reduced visibility; misty.
hazy	2.
	syl	ha:zy
	pron	<1hAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinct; vague.
hazily	sub
	head	hazy
	syl	ha+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
haziness	sub
	head	hazy
	syl	ha+zi+ness
	pos	n.
hazzanim	infl
	head	hazzan
	syl	haz+za+nim
	pron	<-za1nim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hazzan	0.
	syl	haz+zan
	pron	Hebrew. <xa1zan>, English <1ha:zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hazan}.
Hb	0.
	syl	Hb
	qual	symbol for
	def	haemoglobin.
HB	0.
	syl	HB
	qual	symbol for
	usage	on Brit. pencils
	def	hard-black: denoting a medium-hard lead. Compare {H} (sense 5), {B} (sense 8).
H-beam	0.
	syl	H-beam
	pos	n.
	def	a rolled steel joist or girder with a cross section in the form of a capital letter Compare {I-beam}.
HBM	0.
	syl	H.B.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	His Her) Britannic Majesty.
H-bomb	0.
	syl	H-bomb
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hydrogen bomb}.
HC	1.
	syl	H.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Holy Communion.
HC	2.
	syl	H.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	House of Commons.
hcf	alt
	head	HCF
	or	HCF
	syl	h.c.f.
HCF	0.
	or	hcf
	syl	H.C.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	highest common factor.
hd	1.
	syl	hd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hand.
hd	2.
	syl	hd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	head.
hdbk	0.
	syl	hdbk.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	handbook.
hdqrs	0.
	syl	hdqrs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	headquarters.
he	ety	Old English h*_e; related to Old Saxon hie, Old High German her he, Old Slavonic s*ui#800362 this, Latin cis on this side
he	H1.1.
	syl	he
	pron	<hE>, <unstressed> <E>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to a male person or animal.
	exam	1	he looks interesting;
	exam	2	he's a fine stallion.
he	H1.2.
	syl	he
	pron	<hE>, <unstressed> <E>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to an indefinite antecedent such as or
he	H1.3.
	syl	he
	pron	<hE>, <unstressed> <E>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to a person or animal of unknown or unspecified sex.
	exam	1	a member of the party may vote as he sees fit.
he	H1.4.a.
	syl	he
	pron	<hE>, <unstressed> <E>
	pos	n.
	usage	subjective
	def	a male person or animal.
he	H1.4.b.
	syl	he
	pron	<hE>, <unstressed> <E>
	pos	n.
	usage	subjective; in combination
	exam	1	he-goat.
he	ety	from Hebrew
he	H2.0.
	syl	he
	pron	<hA>, Hebrew <he>, Hebrew <he>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800363) , transliterated as
he	H3.0.
	syl	he
	pron	<hE> <hA>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of amusement or derision. Also: {he-he} &! or {hee-hee} &!
He	0.
	syl	He
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	helium.
HE	alt
	or	HE
	syl	H.E.
HE	1.
	or	HE
	syl	HE
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	high explosive.
HE	2.
	or	HE
	syl	HE
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Eminence.
HE	3.
	or	HE
	syl	HE
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Her) Excellency.
head	ety	Old English h*_eafod; related to Old Norse haufuth, Old Frisian h*_aved, Old Saxon h*_obid, Old High German houbit 
head	1.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper or front part of the body in vertebrates, including man, that contains and protects the brain, eyes, mouth, and nose and ears when present. Related adj.: {cephalic}.
head	2.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part of an invertebrate animal.
head	3.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a head in form or function, such as the top of a tool.
head	4.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the person commanding most authority within a group, organization, etc.
head	4.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	head buyer.
head	4.c.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	headwaiter.
head	5.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of leadership or command.
	exam	1	at the head of his class.
head	6.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the most forward part of a thing; a part that juts out; front.
	exam	1	the head of a queue.
head	6.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	head point.
head	7.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest part of a thing; upper end.
	exam	1	the head of the pass.
head	8.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the froth on the top of a glass of beer.
head	9.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	aptitude, intelligence, and emotions (esp. in the phrases {above} or {over one's head, have a head for, keep one's head, lose one's head}, etc.).
	exam	1	she has a good head for figures;
	exam	2	a wise old head.
head	10.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a person or animal considered as a unit.
	exam	1	the show was two pounds per head;
	exam	2	six hundred head of cattle.
head	11.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the head considered as a measure of length or height.
	exam	1	he's a head taller than his mother.
head	12.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense inflorescence such as that of the daisy and other composite plants.
head	12.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any other compact terminal part of a plant, such as the leaves of a cabbage or lettuce.
head	13.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a culmination or crisis (esp. in the phrase {bring} or {come to a head) }.
head	14.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the pus-filled tip or central part of a pimple, boil, etc.
head	15.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the head considered as the part of the body on which hair grows densely.
	exam	1	a fine head of hair.
head	16.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the source or origin of a river or stream.
head	17.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of name
	def	a headland or promontory, esp. a high one.
head	18.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the obverse of a coin, usually bearing a portrait of the head or a full figure of a monarch, deity, etc. Compare {tail}.
head	19.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a main point or division of an argument, discourse, etc.
head	20.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the headline at the top of a newspaper article or the heading of a section within an article.
head	21.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of a ship or boat.
head	21.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	in sailing ships
	def	the upper corner or edge of a sail.
head	21.c.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of any spar or derrick.
head	21.d.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any vertical timber cut to shape.
head	21.e.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a slang word for {lavatory}.
head	22.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the word in a phrase that determines how the phrase operates syntactically.
	exam	1	the head of the phrase @6 two men walking abreast
head	22.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a head noun.
head	23.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the taut membrane of a drum, tambourine, etc.
head	24.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the height of the surface of liquid above a specific point, esp. when considered or used as a measure of the pressure at that point.
	exam	1	a head of four feet.
head	24.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any pressure.
	exam	1	a head of steam in the boiler.
head	25.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who regularly takes drugs, esp. LSD or cannabis.
head	25.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an acid-head.
head	25.c.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a head shop.
head	26.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a road driven into the coal face.
head	27.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal point of a route.
head	27.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	railhead.
head	28.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a device on a turning or boring machine, such as a lathe, that is equipped with one or more cutting tools held to the work by this device.
head	29.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cylinder head}.
head	30.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	an electromagnet that can read, write, or erase information on a magnetic medium such as a magnetic tape, disk, or drum, used in computers, tape recorders, etc.
head	31.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {headmaster}.
head	32.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a horse considered as a narrow margin in the outcome of a race (in the phrase {win by a head) }.
head	32.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any narrow margin of victory (in the phrase ({win) by a head) }.
head	33.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {headache}.
head	34.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Curling.
	def	the stones lying in the house after all 16 have been played.
against the head	35.
	head	head
	syl	against the head.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	from the opposing side's put-in to the scrum.
bite	36.
	head	head
	or	snap someone's head off
	syl	bite
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak sharply and angrily to someone.
head	37.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to bring or be brought to a crisis.
	exam	1	matters came to a head.
head	37.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a boil
	def	to cause to be or be about to burst.
get it into one's head	38.
	head	head
	syl	get it into one's head.
	def	to come to believe (an idea, esp. a whimsical one).
	exam	1	he got it into his head that the earth was flat.
give head	39.
	head	head
	syl	give head.
	qual	U.S. slang, taboo.
	def	to perform fellatio.
head	40.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to allow a person greater freedom or responsibility.
head	40.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to allow a horse to gallop by lengthening the reins.
head	41.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to make one dizzy or confused, as might an alcoholic drink.
head	41.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to make one conceited.
	exam	1	his success has gone to his head.
head and shoulders above	42.
	head	head
	syl	head and shoulders above.
	def	greatly superior to.
head	43.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	turning a complete somersault.
head	43.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	completely; utterly (esp. in the phrase {head over heels in love) }.
hold up one's head	44.
	head	head
	syl	hold up one's head.
	def	to be unashamed.
keep one's head	45.
	head	head
	syl	keep one's head.
	def	to remain calm.
keep one's head above water	46.
	head	head
	syl	keep one's head above water.
	def	to manage to survive a difficult experience.
make head	47.
	head	head
	syl	make head.
	def	to make progress.
not make head nor tail of	48.
	head	head
	syl	not make head nor tail of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to understand (a problem, etc.).
	exam	1	he couldn't make head nor tail of the case.
off the top of one's head	50.
	head	head
	syl	off the top of one's head.
	def	without previous thought; impromptu.
on one's (own) head	51.
	head	head
	syl	on one's (own) head.
	def	at a person's (own) risk or responsibility.
one's head off	52.
	head	head
	syl	one's head off.
	qual	Slang.
	def	loudly or excessively.
	exam	1	the baby cried its head off.
head	53.a.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	without a person in the obvious position being considered, esp. for promotion.
	exam	1	the graduate was promoted over the heads of several of his seniors.
head	53.b.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	without consulting a person in the obvious position but referring to a higher authority.
	exam	1	in making his complaint he went straight to the director, over the head of his immediate boss.
head	53.c.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	n.
	def	beyond a person's comprehension.
their	infl
	head	head
	syl	their
take it into one's head	55.
	head	head
	syl	take it into one's head.
	def	to conceive a notion, desire, or wish (to do some?!thing).
turn someone's head	56.
	head	head
	syl	turn someone's head.
	def	to make someone vain, conceited, etc.
head	57.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be at the front or top of.
	exam	1	to head the field.
head	58.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to be in the commanding or most important position.
head	59.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to go or cause to go (towards).
	exam	1	where are you heading??
head	60.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or steer (a vessel) as specified.
	exam	1	to head into the wind.
head	61.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	to propel (the ball) by striking it with the head.
head	62.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a head or heading.
	exam	1	to head a letter.
head	63.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut the head off (something).
	exam	1	to head celery.
head	64.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form a head, as a boil or plant.
head	65.
	syl	head
	pron	<hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in; of streams, rivers, etc.
	def	to originate or rise in.
head them	66.
	head	head
	syl	head them.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to play two-up. {~} See also {head for, head off, heads}.
headlike	sub
	head	head
	syl	head+2like
	pos	adj.
headache	1.
	syl	head+ache
	pron	<1hed2Ak>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the head, caused by dilation of cerebral arteries, muscle contraction, insufficient oxygen in the cerebral blood, reaction to drugs, etc. Technical name: {cephalalgia}.
headache	2.
	syl	head+ache
	pron	<1hed2Ak>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any cause of worry, difficulty, or annoyance.
headachy	sub
	head	headache
	syl	head+2ach:y
	pos	adj.
head arrangement	0.
	syl	head ar+range+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a spontaneous orchestration.
headband	1.
	syl	head+band
	pron	<1hed2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a ribbon or band worn around the head.
headband	2.
	syl	head+band
	pron	<1hed2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow cloth band attached to the top of the spine of a book for protection or decoration.
headboard	0.
	syl	head+board
	pron	<1hed2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical board or terminal at the head of a bed.
head butt	0.
	syl	head butt
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling attack in which a wrestler uses his head to butt his opponent.
headcheese	0.
	syl	head+cheese
	pron	<1hed2CEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {brawn} (sense 3).}
head collar	0.
	syl	head col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. Brit.) for {headstall}.
headdress	0.
	syl	head+dress
	pron	<1hed2dres>
	pos	n.
	def	any head covering, esp. an ornate one or one denoting a rank or occupation.
headed	1.a.
	syl	head+ed
	pron	<1hedid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a head or heads.
headed	1.b.
	syl	head+ed
	pron	<1hedid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	two-headed;
	exam	2	bullet-headed.
headed	2.
	syl	head+ed
	pron	<1hedid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a heading.
	exam	1	headed notepaper.
headed	3.
	syl	head+ed
	pron	<1hedid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a mind or intellect as specified.
	exam	1	thickheaded.
header	1.
	syl	head+er
	pron	<1hed*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that trims the heads from castings, forgings, etc., or one that forms heads, as in wire, to make nails.
header	2.
	syl	head+er
	pron	<1hed*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates such a machine.
header	3.
	syl	head+er
	pron	<1hed*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {header tank}. a reservoir, tank, or hopper that maintains a gravity feed or a static fluid pressure in an apparatus. $D. a brick or stone laid across a wall so that its end is flush with the outer surface. Compare { {stretcher} (sense 5).}
header	4.
	syl	head+er
	pron	<1hed*>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of striking a ball with the head.
header	5.
	syl	head+er
	pron	<1hed*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a headlong fall or dive.
header	6.
	syl	head+er
	pron	<1hed*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a mentally unbalanced person.
headfast	ety	C16: from #7head (in the sense: front)+ fast a mooring rope, from Middle English fest, from Old Norse festr; related to {#7fast %1}
headfast	0.
	syl	head+fast
	pron	<1hedfa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a mooring rope at the bows of a ship.
headfirst	1.
	syl	head+first
	pron	<1hed1fR:st>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	with the head foremost; headlong.
	exam	1	he fell headfirst.
headfirst	2.
	syl	head+first
	pron	<1hed1fR:st>
	pos	adv.
	def	rashly or carelessly.
head for	1.
	syl	head for
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to go or cause to go (towards).
head for	2.
	syl	head for
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to be destined for.
	exam	1	to head for trouble.
head gate	1.
	syl	head gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gate that is used to control the flow of water at the upper end of a lock. Compare {tail gate}.
head gate	2.
	syl	head gate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{floodgate} (sense 1)}.
headgear	1.
	syl	head+gear
	pron	<1hed2gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any head covering, esp. a hat.
headgear	2.
	syl	head+gear
	pron	<1hed2gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part of a horse's harness that is worn on the head.
headgear	3.
	syl	head+gear
	pron	<1hed2gi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the hoisting mechanism at the pithead of a mine.
head-hunting	1.
	syl	head-hunt:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the practice among certain peoples of removing the heads of slain enemies and preserving them as trophies.
head-hunting	2.
	syl	head-hunt:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	the destruction or neutralization of political opponents.
head-hunter	sub
	head	head-hunting
	syl	head-2hunt:er
	pos	n.
heading	1.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	a title for a page, paragraph, chapter, etc.
heading	2.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	a main division, as of a lecture, speech, essay, etc.
heading	3.a.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal tunnel.
heading	3.b.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of such a tunnel.
heading	4.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between the direction of an aircraft and a specified meridian, often due north.
heading	5.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the compass direction parallel to the keel of a vessel.
heading	6.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of heading.
heading	7.
	syl	head+ing
	pron	<1hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves as a head.
headland	1.
	syl	head+land
	pron	<1hedl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow area of land jutting out into a sea, lake, etc.
headland	2.
	syl	head+land
	pron	<1hed2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of land along the edge of an arable field left unploughed to allow space for machines.
headless	1.
	syl	head+less
	pron	<1hedlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a head.
headless	2.
	syl	head+less
	pron	<1hedlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a leader.
headless	3.
	syl	head+less
	pron	<1hedlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish or stupid.
headless	4.
	syl	head+less
	pron	<1hedlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another word for {catalectic}.
headlamp	alt
	head	headlight
	or	headlight
	syl	head+lamp
	pos	n.
headlight	0.
	or	headlamp
	syl	head+light
	pron	<1hed2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful light, equipped with a reflector and attached to the front of a motor vehicle, locomotive, etc. See also {quartz-iodine lamp}.
headline	1.
	syl	head+line
	pron	<1hed2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {head, heading}.
headline	1.a.
	syl	head+line
	pron	<1hed2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a phrase at the top of a newspaper or magazine article indicating the subject of the article, usually in larger and heavier type.
headline	1.b.
	syl	head+line
	pron	<1hed2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line at the top of a page indicating the title, page number, etc.
hit the headlines	2.
	head	headline
	syl	hit the headlines.
	def	to become prominent in the news.
headline	3.
	syl	head+line
	pron	<1hed2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a story or page) with a headline.
headliner	1.
	syl	head+lin+er
	pron	<1hed2lIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person whose name appears in the headlines.
headliner	2.
	syl	head+lin+er
	pron	<1hed2lIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a prominent person.
head-load	1.
	syl	head-load
	pos	n.
	qual	African.
	def	baggage or goods arranged so as to be carried on the heads of African porters.
head-load	2.
	syl	head-load
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	African.
	def	to convey or carry (goods) on the head.
headlock	0.
	syl	head+lock
	pron	<1hed2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler locks his opponent's head between the crook of his elbow and the side of his body.
headlong	1.
	syl	head+long
	pron	<1hed2loG>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with the head foremost; headfirst.
headlong	2.
	syl	head+long
	pron	<1hed2loG>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with great haste.
headlong	3.
	syl	head+long
	pron	<1hed2loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of slopes, etc.
	def	very steep; precipitous.
headmen	infl
	head	headman
	syl	head+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
headman	1.
	syl	head+man
	pron	<1hedm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a chief or leader.
headman	2.
	syl	head+man
	pron	<1hedm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a foreman or overseer.
headmistress	alt
	head	headmaster
	or	headmaster
	syl	head+mis:tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
headmaster	0.
	or	headmistress
	syl	head+mas:ter
	pron	<2hed1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal of a school.
headmastership	sub
	head	headmaster
	or	headmistressship
	syl	head+1mas:ter+2ship
	pos	n.
headmistressship	sub
	head	headmaster
	or	headmastership
	syl	head+1mis:tress+2ship
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
head money	1.
	syl	head mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	a reward paid for the capture or slaying of a fugitive, outlaw, etc.
head money	2.
	syl	head mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic term for {poll tax}.
headmost	0.
	syl	head+most
	pron	<1hed2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {foremost}.
head off	1.
	syl	head off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intercept and force to change direction.
	exam	1	to head off the stampede.
head off	2.
	syl	head off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or forestall (something that is likely to happen).
head of the river	0.a.
	syl	head of the riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various annual rowing regattas held on particular rivers.
head of the river	0.b.
	syl	head of the riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	the boat or team winning such a regatta.
	exam	1	Eton are head of the river again this year.
head-on	1.
	syl	head-on
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with the front or fronts foremost.
	exam	1	a head-on collision.
head-on	2.
	syl	head-on
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with directness or without compromise.
	exam	1	in his usual head-on fashion.
headphones	0.
	syl	head+phones
	pron	<1hed2f*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an electrical device consisting of two earphones held in position by a flexible metallic strap passing over the head. Informal name: {cans}.
headpiece	1.
	syl	head+piece
	pron	<1hed2pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a decorative band at the top of a page, chapter, etc.
headpiece	2.
	syl	head+piece
	pron	<1hed2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	any covering for the head, esp. a helmet.
headpiece	3.
	syl	head+piece
	pron	<1hed2pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the intellect.
headpiece	4.
	syl	head+piece
	pron	<1hed2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {crownpiece} (sense 2).}
headpin	0.
	syl	head+pin
	pron	<1hed2pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tenpin bowling.
	def	another word for {kingpin}.
headquarters	1.
	syl	head+quar:ters
	pron	<2hed1kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	any centre or building from which operations are directed, as in the military, the police, etc.
headquarters	2.
	syl	head+quar:ters
	pron	<2hed1kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	a military formation comprising the commander, his staff, and support?!ing echelons.
headquarters	xref
	syl	head+quar:ters
	pron	<2hed1kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	Abbrev.: {HQ, H.Q., h.q}.
headrace	0.
	syl	head+race
	pron	<1hed2rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel that carries water to a waterwheel, turbine, etc. Compare {tailrace}.
headrail	0.
	syl	head+rail
	pron	<1hed2rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	the end of the table from which play is started, nearest the baulkline.
headreach	1.
	syl	head+reach
	pron	<1hed2rEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the distance made to windward while tacking.
headreach	2.
	syl	head+reach
	pron	<1hed2rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to gain distance over (another boat) when tacking.
headrest	0.
	syl	head+rest
	pron	<1hed2rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a support for the head, as on a dentist's chair or car seat.
headway	alt
	head	headroom
	or	headroom
	syl	head+way
	pos	n.
headroom	0.
	or	headway
	syl	head+room
	pron	<1hed2rum>, <-2ru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the height of a bridge, room, etc.; clearance.
heads	0.
	syl	heads
	pron	<hedz>
	pos	interj. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	with the obverse side of a coin uppermost, esp. if it has a head on it: used as a call before tossing a coin. Compare {tails}.
headsail	0.
	syl	head+sail
	pron	<1hed2sAl>, Nautical <1heds*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any sail set forward of the foremast.
headscarf	0.
	syl	head+scarf
	pron	<1hed2ska:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarf for the head, often worn tied under the chin.
head sea	0.
	syl	head sea
	pos	n.
	def	a sea in which the waves run directly against the course of a ship.
headset	0.
	syl	head+set
	pron	<1hed2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of headphones, esp. with a microphone attached.
headship	1.
	syl	head+ship
	pron	<1hed2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the position or state of being a leader; command; leadership.
headship	2.
	syl	head+ship
	pron	<1hed2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Education, Brit.
	def	the position of headmaster or headmistress of a school.
headshrinker	1.
	syl	head+shrink:er
	pron	<1hed2SriGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {psychiatrist}. Often shortened to {shrink}.
headshrinker	2.
	syl	head+shrink:er
	pron	<1hed2SriGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a headhunter who shrinks the heads of his victims.
headsmen	infl
	head	headsman
	syl	heads+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
headsman	0.
	syl	heads+man
	pron	<1hedzm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an executioner who beheaded condemned persons.
headspring	1.
	syl	head+spring
	pron	<1hed2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring that is the source of a stream.
headspring	2.
	syl	head+spring
	pron	<1hed2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring using the head as a lever from a position lying on the ground.
headspring	3.
	syl	head+spring
	pron	<1hed2spriG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a source.
headsquare	0.
	syl	head+square
	pron	<1hed2skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarf worn on the head.
headstall	0.
	syl	head+stall
	pron	<1hed2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a bridle that fits round a horse's head. Also called (esp. Brit.): {head collar}.
headstand	0.
	syl	head+stand
	pron	<1hed2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of balancing on the head, usually with the hands as support.
head start	ety	originally referring to a horse's having its head in front of others at the start of a race
head start	0.
	syl	head start
	pos	n.
	def	an initial advantage in a competitive situation.
headstock	0.
	syl	head+stock
	pron	<1hed2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a machine that supports and transmits the drive to the chuck. Compare {tailstock}.
headstone	1.
	syl	head+stone
	pron	<1hed2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a memorial stone at the head of a grave.
headstone	2.
	syl	head+stone
	pron	<1hed2st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {keystone}.
headstream	0.
	syl	head+stream
	pron	<1hed2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream that is the source or a source of a river.
headstrong	1.
	syl	head+strong
	pron	<1hed2stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-willed; obstinate.
headstrong	2.
	syl	head+strong
	pron	<1hed2stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an action
	def	heedless; rash.
headstrongly	sub
	head	headstrong
	syl	head+2strong+ly
	pos	adv.
headstrongness	sub
	head	headstrong
	syl	head+2strong+ness
	pos	n.
register	alt
	head	head voice
	or	head voice
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pos	n.
head voice	0.
	or	register
	syl	head voice
	pos	n.
	def	the high register of the human voice, in which the vibrations of sung notes are felt in the head.
head waiter	0.
	syl	head wait+er
	pos	n.
	def	a waiter who supervises the activities of other waiters and arranges the seating of guests.
headward	1.
	syl	head+ward
	pron	<1hedw*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of river erosion
	def	cutting backwards or upstream above the original source, which recedes. {~}
headward	2.
	syl	head+ward
	pron	<1hedw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {headwards}.
headward	alt
	head	headwards
	or	headwards
	syl	head+ward
	pos	adv.
headwards	0.
	or	headward
	syl	head+wards
	pron	<1hedw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	backwards beyond the original source.
	exam	1	a river erodes headwards.
headwaters	0.
	syl	head+wa:ters
	pron	<1hed2wc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the tributary streams of a river in the area in which it rises; headstreams.
headway	1.
	syl	head+way
	pron	<1hed2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	motion in a forward direction.
	exam	1	the vessel made no headway.
headway	2.
	syl	head+way
	pron	<1hed2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	progress or rate of progress.
	exam	1	he made no headway with the problem.
headway	3.
	syl	head+way
	pron	<1hed2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {headroom}.
headway	4.
	syl	head+way
	pron	<1hed2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance or time between consecutive trains, buses, etc., on the same route.
headwind	0.
	syl	head+wind
	pron	<1hed2wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship. Compare {tailwind}.
headword	0.
	syl	head+word
	pron	<1hed2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a key word placed at the beginning of a line, paragraph, etc., as in a dictionary entry.
headwork	1.
	syl	head+work
	pron	<1hed2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	mental work.
headwork	2.
	syl	head+work
	pron	<1hed2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ornamenta?!tion of the keystone of an arch.
headworker	sub
	head	headwork
	syl	head+2work:er
	pos	n.
headier	infl
	head	heady
	syl	head:i+er
	pos	adj.
headiest	infl
	head	heady
	syl	head:i+est.
	pos	adj.
heady	1.
	syl	head:y
	pron	<1hedi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of alcoholic drink
	def	intoxicating.
heady	2.
	syl	head:y
	pron	<1hedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	strongly affecting the mind or senses; ex?!tremely exciting.
heady	3.
	syl	head:y
	pron	<1hedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	rash; impetuous.
headily	sub
	head	heady
	syl	head:i+ly
	pos	adv.
headiness	sub
	head	heady
	syl	head:i+ness
	pos	n.
heal	ety	Old English h@alan; related to Old Norse heila, Gothic hailjan, Old High German heilen; see #7hale %1#7, whole 
heal	1.
	syl	heal
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to restore or be restored to health.
heal	2.
	syl	heal
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over or up; of a wound, burn, etc.
	def	to repair by natural processes, as by scar formation.
heal	3.a.
	syl	heal
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat (a wound, etc.) by assisting in its natural repair.
heal	3.b.
	syl	heal
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cure (a disease or disorder).
heal	4.
	syl	heal
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to restore or be restored to friendly relations, harmony, etc.
healable	sub
	head	heal
	syl	heal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
healer	sub
	head	heal
	syl	heal+er
	pos	n.
healingly	sub
	head	heal
	syl	heal+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
heal-all	0.
	syl	heal-all
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {selfheal}.
Denis (Winston)	infl
	head	Healey
	syl	Den:is (Winston)
	pos	n.
Healey	0.
	syl	Hea:ley
	pron	<1hEli>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1917, English Labour politician; Chancellor of the Exchequer since 1974.
health	ety	Old English h*_@alth; related to h*_al #7hale %1
health	1.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being bodily and mentally vigorous and free from disease.
health	2.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	n.
	def	the general condition of body and mind.
	exam	1	in poor health.
health	3.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of any unit, society, etc..
	exam	1	the economic health of a nation.
health	4.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	n.
	def	a toast to a person, wishing him or her good health, happiness, etc.
health	5.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to food or other goods reputed to be beneficial to the health.
	exam	1	health food;
	exam	2	a health store.
health	6.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to health, esp. to the administration of health.
	exam	1	a health committee;
	exam	2	health resort;
	exam	3	health service.
health	7.
	syl	health
	pron	<helT>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation wishing someone good health as part of a toast (in the phrases {your health, good health}, etc.).
health centre	0.
	syl	health cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	the surgery and offices of a group medical practice.
healthful	0.
	syl	health+ful
	pron	<1helTful>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {healthy} (senses 1-3).
healthfully	sub
	head	healthful
	syl	health+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
healthfulness	sub
	head	healthful
	syl	health+ful+ness
	pos	n.
health physics	0.
	syl	health phys+ics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the health and safety of people in medical, scientific, and industrial work, esp. with protection from the biological effects of ionizing radiation.
health salts	0.
	syl	health salts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	magnesium sulphate or similar salts taken as a mild laxative.
health visitor	0.
	syl	health vis:i+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a nurse who visits and helps the old and the sick in their homes.
healthier	infl
	head	healthy
	syl	health:i+er
	pos	adj.
healthiest	infl
	head	healthy
	syl	health:i+est.
	pos	adj.
healthy	1.
	syl	health:y
	pron	<1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoying good health.
healthy	2.
	syl	health:y
	pron	<1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning well or being sound.
	exam	1	the company's finances are not very healthy.
healthy	3.
	syl	health:y
	pron	<1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to health; salutary.
healthy	4.
	syl	health:y
	pron	<1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating soundness of body or mind.
	exam	1	a healthy appetite.
healthy	5.
	syl	health:y
	pron	<1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	considerable in size or amount.
	exam	1	a healthy sum.
healthily	sub
	head	healthy
	syl	health:i+ly
	pos	adv.
healthiness	sub
	head	healthy
	syl	health:i+ness
	pos	n.
heap	ety	Old English h*'eap; related to Old Frisian h*_ap, Old Saxon h*_op, Old High German houf 
heap	1.
	syl	heap
	pron	<hEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of articles or mass of material gathered together in one place.
heap	2.
	syl	heap
	pron	<hEp>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	a large number or quantity.
heap	3.
	syl	heap
	pron	<hEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place or thing that is very old, untidy, unreliable, etc..
	exam	1	the car was a heap.
heaps	4.
	head	heap
	syl	heaps.
	usage	intensifier
	exam	1	he said he was feeling heaps better.
heap	5.
	syl	heap
	pron	<hEp>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up or together
	def	to collect or be collected into or as if into a heap or pile.
	exam	1	to heap up wealth.
heap	6.
	syl	heap
	pron	<hEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with, on, or upon
	def	to load or supply (with) abundantly.
	exam	1	to heap with riches.
heaper	sub
	head	heap
	syl	heap+er
	pos	n.
heaping	0.
	syl	heap+ing
	pron	<1hEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of a spoonful, etc.
	def	heaped.
hear	ety	Old English hieran; related to Old Norse heyra, Gothic hausjan, Old High German h*_oren, Greek akouein 
hears	infl
	head	hear
	syl	hears
	pos	vb.
hearing	infl
	head	hear
	syl	hear+ing
	pos	vb.
heard	infl
	head	hear
	syl	heard.
	pos	vb.
hear	1.
	syl	hear
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive (a sound) with the sense of hearing.
hear	2.
	syl	hear
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to listen to.
	exam	1	did you hear what I said??
hear	3.
	syl	hear
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. sometimes foll. by of or about; when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be informed (of); receive information (about).
	exam	1	to hear of his success;
	exam	2	have you heard??
hear	4.
	syl	hear
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to give a hearing to (a case).
hear	5.
	syl	hear
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by of and used with a negative
	def	to listen (to) with favour, assent, etc..
	exam	1	she wouldn't hear of it.
hear	6.
	syl	hear
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to receive a letter, news, etc. (from).
hear hear	7.
	head	hear
	syl	hear&! hear&!
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to show approval of something said.
hear tell (of) 	8.
	head	hear
	syl	hear tell (of) .
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to be told (about); learn (of).
hearable	sub
	head	hear
	syl	hear+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hearer	sub
	head	hear
	syl	hear+er
	pos	n.
hearing	1.
	syl	hear+ing
	pron	<1hi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty or sense by which sound is perceived.
hearing	2.
	syl	hear+ing
	pron	<1hi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity to be listened to.
hearing	3.
	syl	hear+ing
	pron	<1hi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the range within which sound can be heard; earshot.
hearing	4.
	syl	hear+ing
	pron	<1hi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the investigation of a matter by a court of law, esp. the preliminary inquiry into an indictable crime by magistrates.
hearing	5.
	syl	hear+ing
	pron	<1hi*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or official trial of an action or lawsuit.
hearing aid	0.
	syl	hear+ing aid
	pos	n.
	def	a device for assisting the hearing of partially deaf persons, typically consisting of a small battery-powered electronic amplifier with microphone and earphone, worn by a deaf person in or behind the ear.
harken	alt
	head	hearken
	or	hearken
	syl	hark+en
	pron	<1ha:k*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
hearken	0.
	or	harken
	syl	heark+en
	pron	<1ha:k*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to listen to (something).
hearkener	sub
	head	hearken
	syl	heark+en+er
	pos	n.
hear out	0.
	syl	hear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to listen in regard to every detail and give a proper or full hearing to.
hearsay	0.
	syl	hear+say
	pron	<1hi*2sA>
	pos	n.
	def	gossip; rumour.
hearsay evidence	0.
	syl	hear+say ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	evidence based on what has been reported to a witness by others rather than what he has himself observed or experienced (not generally admissible as evidence).
hearse	ety	C14: from Old French herce, from Latin hirpex harrow
hearse	0.
	syl	hearse
	pron	<hR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle, such as a car or carriage, used to carry a coffin to the grave.
William Randolph	infl
	head	Hearst
	syl	Wil:liam Ran:dolph.
	pos	n.
Hearst	0.
	syl	Hearst
	pron	<hR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1951, U.S. newspaper publisher, whose newspapers were noted for their sensationalism.
heart	ety	Old English heorte; related to Old Norse hjarta, Gothic hairt*_o, Old High German herza, Latin cor, Greek kardia, Old Irish cride 
heart	1.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the hollow muscular organ in vertebrates whose contractions propel the blood through the circulatory system. In mammals it consists of a right and left atrium and a right and left ventricle. Related adj.: {cardiac}.
heart	2.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the corre?!sponding organ or part in invertebrates.
heart	3.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	this organ considered as the seat of life and emotions, esp. love.
heart	4.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	emotional mood or disposition.
	exam	1	a happy heart;
	exam	2	a change of heart.
heart	5.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	tenderness or pity.
	exam	1	you have no heart.
heart	6.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	courage or spirit; bravery.
heart	7.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the inmost or most central part of a thing.
	exam	1	the heart of the city.
heart	8.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the most important or vital part.
	exam	1	the heart of the matter.
heart	9.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the part nearest the heart of a person; breast.
	exam	1	she held him to her heart.
heart	10.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a dearly loved person: usually used as a term of address.
	exam	1	dearest heart.
heart	11.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventionalized representation of the heart, having two rounded lobes at the top meeting in a point at the bottom.
heart	12.a.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a red heart-shaped symbol on a playing card.
heart	12.b.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a card with one or more of these symbols or the suit of cards so marked.
heart	13.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile condition in land, conducive to vigorous growth in crops or herbage (esp. in the phrase {in good heart) }.
after one's own heart	14.
	head	heart
	syl	after one's own heart.
	def	appealing to one's own disposition, taste, or tendencies.
at heart	15.
	head	heart
	syl	at heart.
	def	in reality or fundamentally.
break one's	16.
	head	heart
	or	someone's heart
	syl	break one's
	def	to grieve (or cause to grieve) very deeply, esp. through love.
by heart	17.
	head	heart
	syl	by heart.
	def	by committing to memory.
cross my heart (and hope to die) 	18.
	head	heart
	syl	cross my heart (and hope to die) &!
	def	I promise&!
eat one's heart out	19.
	head	heart
	syl	eat one's heart out.
	def	to grieve inconsolably.
from (the bottom of) one's heart	20.
	head	heart
	syl	from (the bottom of) one's heart.
	def	very sincerely or deeply.
have a heart	21.
	head	heart
	syl	have a heart&!
	def	be kind or merciful.
have one's heart in it	22.
	head	heart
	syl	have one's heart in it.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to have enthusiasm for something.
have one's heart in one's boots	23.
	head	heart
	syl	have one's heart in one's boots.
	def	to be depressed or down-hearted.
have one's heart in one's mouth	24.
	head	heart
	or	hearthroat 
	syl	have one's heart in one's mouth
	def	to be full of apprehension, excitement, or fear.
heart	25.a.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to be kind, thoughtful, or generous.
heart	25.b.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to mean well.
have the heart	26.
	head	heart
	syl	have the heart.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to have the necessary will, callousness, etc., (to do something).
	exam	1	I didn't have the heart to tell him.
heart and soul	27.
	head	heart
	syl	heart and soul.
	def	absolutely; completely.
heart of hearts	28.
	head	heart
	syl	heart of hearts.
	def	the depths of one's conscience or emotions.
heart of oak	29.
	head	heart
	syl	heart of oak.
	def	a brave person.
in one's heart	30.
	head	heart
	syl	in one's heart.
	def	secretly; fundamentally.
lose heart	31.
	head	heart
	syl	lose heart.
	def	to become despondent or disillusioned (over something).
lose one's heart to	32.
	head	heart
	syl	lose one's heart to.
	def	to fall in love with.
near	33.
	head	heart
	or	close to one's heart
	syl	near
	def	cherished or important.
set one's heart on	34.
	head	heart
	syl	set one's heart on.
	def	to have as one's ambition to obtain; covet.
take heart	35.
	head	heart
	syl	take heart.
	def	to become encouraged.
take to heart	36.
	head	heart
	syl	take to heart.
	def	to take seriously or be upset about.
to one's heart's content	37.
	head	heart
	syl	to one's heart's content.
	def	as much as one wishes.
wear one's heart on one's sleeve	38.
	head	heart
	syl	wear one's heart on one's sleeve.
	def	to show one's feelings openly.
heart	40.
	syl	heart
	pron	<ha:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {hearten}.
heartache	0.
	syl	heart+ache
	pron	<1ha:t2Ak>
	pos	n.
	def	intense anguish or mental suffering.
heart attack	0.
	syl	heart at+tack
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden severe instance of abnormal heart functioning, esp. coronary thrombosis.
heartbeat	0.
	syl	heart+beat
	pron	<1ha:t2bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	one complete pulsation of the heart. See {diastole, systole}.
heart block	0.
	syl	heart block
	pos	n.
	def	impaired conduction or blocking of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat, resulting in a lack of coordination between the beating of the atria and the ventricles. Also called: {Adams-Stokes syndrome, atrioventricular block}.
heartbreak	0.
	syl	heart+break
	pron	<1ha:t2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	intense and overwhelming grief, esp. through disappointment in love.
heartbreaker	sub
	head	heartbreak
	syl	heart+2break:er
	pos	n.
heartbreaking	0.
	syl	heart+break:ing
	pron	<1ha:t2brAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely sad, disappoint?!ing, or pitiful.
heartbreakingly	sub
	head	heartbreaking
	syl	heart+2break:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
heartbroken	0.
	syl	heart+bro:ken
	pron	<1ha:t2br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from intense grief.
heartbrokenly	sub
	head	heartbroken
	syl	heart+2bro:ken+ly
	pos	adv.
heartbrokenness	sub
	head	heartbroken
	syl	heart+2bro:ken+ness
	pos	n.
heartburn	0.
	syl	heart+burn
	pron	<1ha:t2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a burning sensation beneath the breastbone caused by irritation of the oesophagus, as from regurgitation of the contents of the stomach. Technical names: {cardialgia, pyrosis}.
heart cherry	0.
	syl	heart cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a heart-shaped variety of sweet cherry.
-hearted	0.
	syl	-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a heart or disposition as specified.
	exam	1	good-hearted;
	exam	2	cold-hearted;
	exam	3	great-hearted;
	exam	4	heavy-hearted.
hearten	0.
	syl	heart+en
	pron	<1ha:tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become cheerful.
hearteningly	sub
	head	hearten
	syl	heart+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
heart failure	1.
	syl	heart fail+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood to the tissues, usually resulting in breathlessness, swollen ankles, etc.
heart failure	2.
	syl	heart fail+ure
	pos	n.
	def	sudden and permanent cessation of the heartbeat, resulting in death.
heartfelt	0.
	syl	heart+felt
	pron	<1ha:t2felt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sincerely and strongly felt.
hearth	ety	Old English heorth; related to Old High German herd hearth, Latin carb*_o charcoal
hearth	1.a.
	syl	hearth
	pron	<ha:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the floor of a fireplace, esp. one that extends outwards into the room.
hearth	1.b.
	syl	hearth
	pron	<ha:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hearth rug.
hearth	2.
	syl	hearth
	pron	<ha:T>
	pos	n.
	def	this part of a fireplace as a symbol of the home, etc.
hearth	3.
	syl	hearth
	pron	<ha:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom part of a metallurgical furnace in which the molten metal is produced or contained.
hearthstone	1.
	syl	hearth+stone
	pron	<1ha:T2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone that forms a hearth.
hearthstone	2.
	syl	hearth+stone
	pron	<1ha:T2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {hearth} (sense 1).
hearthstone	3.
	syl	hearth+stone
	pron	<1ha:T2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	soft stone used to clean and whiten floors, steps, etc.
heartily	1.
	syl	heart:i+ly
	pron	<1ha:tili>
	pos	adv.
	def	thoroughly or vigorously.
	exam	1	to eat heartily.
heartily	2.
	syl	heart:i+ly
	pron	<1ha:tili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a sincere manner.
	exam	1	he congratulated me heartily.
heartland	0.
	syl	heart+land
	pron	<1ha:t2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the central region of a country or continent.
heartless	0.
	syl	heart+less
	pron	<1ha:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unkind or cruel; hard-hearted.
heartlessly	sub
	head	heartless
	syl	heart+less+ly
	pos	adv.
heartlessness	sub
	head	heartless
	syl	heart+less+ness
	pos	n.
heart-lung machine	0.
	syl	heart-lung ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a machine used to maintain the circulation and oxygenation of the blood during heart surgery.
heart murmur	0.
	syl	heart mur+mur
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal sound heard through a stethoscope over the region of the heart.
heart-rending	0.
	syl	heart-rend:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	causing great mental pain and sorrow.
heart-rendingly	sub
	head	heart-rending
	syl	heart-2rend:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
hearts	0.
	syl	hearts
	pron	<ha:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a card game in which players must avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades. Also called: {Black Maria}.
heart-searching	0.
	syl	heart-search+ing
	pos	n.
	def	examination of one's feelings or conscience.
heart's-ease	alt
	head	heartsease
	or	heartsease
	syl	heart's-ease
	pron	<1ha:ts2Ez>
	pos	n.
heartsease	1.
	or	heart's-ease
	syl	hearts+ease
	pron	<1ha:ts2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {wild pansy}.
heartsease	2.
	or	heart's-ease
	syl	hearts+ease
	pron	<1ha:ts2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	peace of mind.
heartsick	0.
	syl	heart+sick
	pron	<1ha:t2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply dejected or despondent.
heartsickness	sub
	head	heartsick
	syl	heart+2sick:ness
	pos	n.
heartsome	1.
	syl	heart+some
	pron	<1ha:ts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	cheering or encouraging.
	exam	1	heartsome news.
heartsome	2.
	syl	heart+some
	pron	<1ha:ts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	gay; cheerful.
heartsomely	sub
	head	heartsome
	syl	heart+some+ly
	pos	adv.
heartsomeness	sub
	head	heartsome
	syl	heart+some+ness
	pos	n.
heart starter	0.
	syl	heart start+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the first drink of the day.
heartstrings	ety	C15: originally referring to the tendons supposed to support the heart
heartstrings	0.
	syl	heart+strings
	pron	<1ha:t2striGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	deep emotions or feelings.
heart-throb	1.
	syl	heart-throb
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an object of infatuation.
heart-throb	2.
	syl	heart-throb
	pos	n.
	def	a heart beat.
heart-to-heart	1.
	syl	heart-to-heart
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a conversation or discussion
	def	concerned with personal problems or intimate feelings.
heart-to-heart	2.
	syl	heart-to-heart
	pos	n.
	def	an intimate conversation or discussion.
heart urchin	0.
	syl	heart ur+chin
	pos	n.
	def	any echinoderm of the genus having a heart-shaped body enclosed in a rigid spiny test: class (sea urchins).
heart-warming	1.
	syl	heart-warm+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing; gratifying.
heart-warming	2.
	syl	heart-warm+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	emotionally moving.
heart-whole	1.
	syl	heart-whole
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not in love.
heart-whole	2.
	syl	heart-whole
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	sincere.
heart-whole	3.
	syl	heart-whole
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	stout-hearted.
heart-wholeness	sub
	head	heart-whole
	syl	heart-1whole:ness
	pos	n.
heartwood	0.
	syl	heart+wood
	pron	<1ha:t2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the central core of dark hard wood in tree trunks, consisting of nonfunctioning xylem tissue that has become blocked with resins, tannins, and oils. Compare {sapwood}.
heartworm	0.
	syl	heart+worm
	pron	<1ha:t2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic nematode worm, that lives in the heart and bloodstream of vertebrates.
heartier	infl
	head	hearty
	syl	heart:i+er
	pos	adj.
heartiest	infl
	head	hearty
	syl	heart:i+est.
	pos	adj.
hearty	1.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	warm and un?!reserved in manner or behaviour.
hearty	2.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	vigorous and enthusiastic.
	exam	1	a hearty slap on the back.
hearty	3.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	sincere and heartfelt.
	exam	1	hearty dislike.
hearty	4.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	healthy and strong (esp. in the phrase {hale and hearty}) .
hearty	5.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	substantial and nourishing.
hearty	6.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a comrade, esp. a sailor.
hearty	7.
	syl	heart:y
	pron	<1ha:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a vigorous sporting man.
	exam	1	a rugby hearty.
heartiness	sub
	head	hearty
	syl	heart:i+ness
	pos	n.
heat	ety	Old English h*_@atu; related to h*_at #7hot, Old Frisian h*_ete heat, Old High German heiz*_i 
heat	1.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature: it is equal to the total kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules of a system. Related adjs.: {thermal, calorific}.
heat	2.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation caused in the body by heat energy; warmth.
heat	3.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being hot.
heat	4.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	hot weather.
	exam	1	the heat of summer.
heat	5.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	intensity of feeling; passion.
	exam	1	the heat of rage.
heat	6.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the most intense or active part.
	exam	1	the heat of the battle.
heat	7.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or condition of sexual excitement in female mammals that occurs at oestrus.
heat	8.a.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary eliminating contest in a competition.
heat	8.b.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a single section of a contest.
heat	9.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	police activity after a crime.
	exam	1	the heat is off.
in the heat of the moment	10.
	head	heat
	syl	in the heat of the moment.
	def	without pausing to think.
turn on the heat	11.
	head	heat
	syl	turn on the heat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to increase the intensity of activity, coercion, etc.
heat	12.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become hot or warm.
heat	13.
	syl	heat
	pron	<hEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become excited or intense.
heatless	sub
	head	heat
	syl	heat+less
	pos	adj.
heat barrier	0.
	syl	heat bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thermal barrier}.
heat capacity	0.
	syl	heat ca+pac+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the heat required to raise the temperature of a substance by unit temperature interval under specified conditions. Symbol: C (for constant pressure) or (for constant volume).
heat content	0.
	syl	heat con+tent
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {enthalpy}.
heat death	0.
	syl	heat death
	pos	n.
	qual	Thermodynamics.
	def	the condition of any closed system when its total entropy is a maximum and it has no available energy. If the universe is a closed system it should eventually reach this state.
heated	1.
	syl	heat+ed
	pron	<1hEtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	made hot; warmed.
heated	2.
	syl	heat+ed
	pron	<1hEtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	impassioned or highly emotional.
heatedly	sub
	head	heated
	syl	heat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
heatedness	sub
	head	heated
	syl	heat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
heat engine	0.
	syl	heat en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine that converts heat into mechanical energy.
heater	1.
	syl	heat+er
	pron	<1hEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for supplying heat, such as a hot-air blower, radiator, convector, etc.
heater	2.
	syl	heat+er
	pron	<1hEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a pistol.
heater	3.
	syl	heat+er
	pron	<1hEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a conductor carrying a current that indirectly heats the cathode in some types of valve.
heat exchanger	0.
	syl	heat ex+chang+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device for transferring heat from one fluid to another without allowing them to mix.
heat exhaustion	0.
	syl	heat ex+haus+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a condition resulting from exposure to intense heat, characterized by dizziness, abdominal cramp, and prostration. Also called: {heat prostration}. Compare {heat?!stroke}.
heath	ety	Old English h*_@ath; related to Old Norse heithr field, Old High German heida heather
heath	1.
	syl	heath
	pron	<hET>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large open area, usually with sandy soil and scrubby vegetation, esp. heather.
heath	2.
	syl	heath
	pron	<hET>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {heather}. any low-growing evergreen ericaceous shrub of the Old World genus and related genera, having small bell-shaped typically pink or purple flowers.
heath	3.
	syl	heath
	pron	<hET>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several nonericaceous heathlike plants, such as sea heath.
heath	4.
	syl	heath
	pron	<hET>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various heathlike plants of the genus
heathlike	sub
	head	heath
	syl	heath+2like
	pos	adj.
heathy	sub
	head	heath
	syl	heath:y
	pos	adj.
Edward (Richard George) 	infl
	head	Heath
	syl	Ed:ward (Richard George) .
	pos	n.
Heath	0.
	syl	Heath
	pron	<hET>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, British statesman; leader of the Conservative Party (1965-75); prime minister 1970-74.
heathberries	infl
	head	heathberry
	syl	heath+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heathberry	0.
	syl	heath+ber:ry
	pron	<1hET2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that have berry-like fruits and grow on heaths, such as the bilberry and crowberry.
heath cock	0.
	syl	heath cock
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blackcock}.
heathen	ety	Old English h*_@athen; related to Old Norse heithinn, Old Frisian h*_ethin, Old High German heidan 
heathens	infl
	head	heathen
	or	heathen
	syl	hea+thens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heathen	infl
	or	heathens
	syl	hea+then.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heathen	1.
	syl	hea+then
	pron	<1hED*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not acknowledge the God of Christianity, Judaism, or Islam; pagan.
heathen	2.
	syl	hea+then
	pron	<1hED*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncivilized or barbaric person.
the heathen	3.
	head	heathen
	syl	the heathen.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	heathens collectively.
heathen	4.
	syl	hea+then
	pron	<1hED*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	irreligious; pagan.
heathen	5.
	syl	hea+then
	pron	<1hED*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unenlightened; uncivilized; barbaric.
heathen	6.
	syl	hea+then
	pron	<1hED*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to heathen peoples or their religious, moral, and other customs, practices, and beliefs.
heathenism	sub
	head	heathen
	or	heathenry
	syl	hea+then+ism
	pos	n.
heathenry	sub
	head	heathen
	or	heathenism
	syl	hea+then+ry
	pos	n.
heathenness	sub
	head	heathen
	syl	hea+then+ness
	pos	n.
heathendom	0.
	syl	hea+then+dom
	pron	<1hED*nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	heathen lands, peoples, or beliefs.
heathenish	0.
	syl	hea+then+ish
	pron	<1hED*niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a heathen or heathen culture.
heathenishly	sub
	head	heathenish
	syl	hea+then+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
heathenishness	sub
	head	heathenish
	syl	hea+then+ish+ness
	pos	n.
heathenise	alt
	head	heathenize
	or	heathenize
	syl	hea+then+ise
	pron	<1hED*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
heathenize	1.
	or	heathenise
	syl	hea+then+ize
	pron	<1hED*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render or become heathen, or bring or come under heathen influence.
heathenize	2.
	or	heathenise
	syl	hea+then+ize
	pron	<1hED*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in heathen practices.
heather	ety	C14: originally Scottish and Northern English, probably from #7heath 
heather	1.
	syl	heath+er
	pron	<1heD*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ling, heath}. a low-growing evergreen Eurasian ericaceous shrub, that grows in dense masses on open ground and has clusters of small bell-shaped typically pinkish-purple flowers.
heather	2.
	syl	heath+er
	pron	<1heD*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain similar plants.
heather	3.
	syl	heath+er
	pron	<1heD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a purplish-red to pinkish-purple colour.
heather	4.
	syl	heath+er
	pron	<1heD*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a heather colour.
heather	5.
	syl	heath+er
	pron	<1heD*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to interwoven yarns of mixed colours.
	exam	1	heather mixture.
heathered	sub
	head	heather
	syl	heath+ered
	pos	adj.
heathery	sub
	head	heather
	syl	heath+er:y
	pos	adj.
heathfowl	0.
	syl	heath+fowl
	pron	<1hET2faul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in British game laws
	def	an archaic name for the {black grouse}. Compare {moorfowl}.
heather grass	alt
	head	heath grass
	or	heath grass
	syl	heath+er grass
	pos	n.
heath grass	0.
	or	heather grass
	syl	heath grass
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial European grass, with flat hairless leaves.
heath hen	1.
	syl	heath hen
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {greyhen}.
heath hen	2.
	syl	heath hen
	pos	n.
	def	a recently extinct variety of the prairie chicken.
Heath Robinson	ety	C20: named after William Heath Robinson (1872-1944), English cartoonist who drew such contrivances
Heath Robinson	0.
	syl	Heath Rob:in:son
	pron	<hET> <1robinsN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mechanical device
	def	absurdly complicated in design and having a simple function.
heating element	0.
	syl	heat+ing el+e:ment
	pos	n.
	def	a coil or other arrangement of wire in which heat is produced by an electric current.
heat-island	0.
	syl	heat-is:land
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the mass of air over a large city, characteristically having a slightly higher average temperature than that of the surrounding air.
heat lightning	0.
	syl	heat light+ning
	pos	n.
	def	flashes of light seen near the horizon, esp. on hot evenings: reflections of more distant lightning.
heat prostration	0.
	syl	heat pros+tra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {heat exhaustion}.
heat pump	0.
	syl	heat pump
	pos	n.
	def	a device for extracting heat from a substance that is at a slightly higher temperature than its surroundings, and delivering it to a factory, etc., at a much higher temperature.
heat rash	0.
	syl	heat rash
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {miliaria}.
heath wren	0.
	syl	heath wren
	pos	n.
	def	either of two ground-nesting warblers of southern Australia, or , noted for their song and their powers of mimicry.
heat seeker	0.
	syl	heat seek+er
	pos	n.
	def	a type of missile that is guided onto its target by the infrared radiation emitted by the target.
heat shield	0.
	syl	heat shield
	pos	n.
	def	a coating or barrier for shielding from excessive heat, such as that experienced by a spacecraft on re-entry into the earth's atmosphere.
heat sink	1.
	syl	heat sink
	pos	n.
	def	a metal plate specially designed to conduct and radiate heat from an electrical component, such as a rectifier.
heat sink	2.
	syl	heat sink
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of material placed within the outer skin of high-speed aircraft to absorb heat.
heatstroke	0.
	syl	heat+stroke
	pron	<1hEt2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition resulting from pro?!longed exposure to intense heat, characterized by high fever and in severe cases convulsions and coma. See {sunstroke}.
heat-treat	0.
	syl	heat-treat
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply heat to (a metal or alloy) in one or more temperature cycles to give it desirable properties. &- {#!heat+@!treat+ment}
heat wave	1.
	syl	heat wave
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous spell of abnormally hot weather.
heat wave	2.
	syl	heat wave
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive slow-moving air mass at a relatively high temperature.
heaume	ety	C16: from Old French helme; see #7helmet 
heaume	0.
	syl	heaume
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 12th and 13th centuries
	def	a large helmet reaching and supported by the shoulders.
heave	ety	Old English hebban; related to Old Norse hefja, Old Saxon hebbian, Old High German heffen to raise, Latin capere to take, Sanskrit kapat*_i two hands full
heaves	infl
	head	heave
	syl	heaves
	pos	vb.
heaving	infl
	head	heave
	syl	heav+ing
	pos	vb.
heaved	infl
	head	heave
	or	hove
	syl	heaved
	pos	vb.
hove	infl
	head	heave
	or	heaved
	syl	hove.
	pos	vb.
heave	1.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift or move with a great effort.
heave	2.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw (something heavy) with effort.
heave	3.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (sounds, sighs, etc.) or breathe noisily or unhappily.
	exam	1	to heave a sigh.
heave	4.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise and fall or cause to rise and fall heavily.
hove	infl
	head	heave
	syl	hove
	pos	vb.
heave	5.a.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a specified way, direction, or position.
	exam	1	to heave in sight.
heave	5.b.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to pitch or roll.
heave	6.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to displace (rock strata, mineral veins, etc.) in a horizontal direction.
heave	7.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to retch.
heave	8.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of heaving.
heave	9.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a fling.
heave	10.
	syl	heave
	pron	<hEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal displacement of rock strata at a fault.
heaver	sub
	head	heave
	syl	heav+er
	pos	n.
heave down	0.
	syl	heave down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Naut.
	def	to turn a vessel on its side for cleaning.
heave-ho	1.
	syl	heave-ho
	pos	interj.
	def	a sailors' cry, as when hoisting anchor. {~}
heave-ho	2.
	syl	heave-ho
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dismissal, as from employment.
heaven	ety	Old English heofon; related to Old Saxon heban 
heaven	1.a.
	syl	heav+en
	pron	<1hevN>
	pos	n.
	def	the abode of God and the angels.
heaven	1.b.
	syl	heav+en
	pron	<1hevN>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or state of communion with God after death. Compare {hell}.
heaven	2.
	syl	heav+en
	pron	<1hevN>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the sky, firmament or space surrounding the earth.
heaven	3.
	syl	heav+en
	pron	<1hevN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in any of various mythologies
	def	a place, such as Elysium or Valhalla, to which those who have died in the gods' favour are brought to dwell in happiness.
heaven	4.
	syl	heav+en
	pron	<1hevN>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or state of joy and happiness.
heaven	5.
	syl	heav+en
	pron	<1hevN>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing. or; pl.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	God or the gods, used in exclamatory phrases of surprise, exasperation, etc..
	exam	1	for heaven's sake;
	exam	2	heavens above.
in seventh heaven	6.
	head	heaven
	syl	in seventh heaven.
	def	ecstatically happy.
move heaven and earth	7.
	head	heaven
	syl	move heaven and earth.
	def	to do everything possible (to achieve something).
heavenly	1.
	syl	heav+en+ly
	pron	<1hevNli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	alluring, wonderful, or sublime.
heavenly	2.
	syl	heav+en+ly
	pron	<1hevNli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or occurring in space.
	exam	1	a heavenly body.
heavenly	3.
	syl	heav+en+ly
	pron	<1hevNli>
	pos	adj.
	def	divine; holy.
heavenliness	sub
	head	heavenly
	syl	heav+en+li+ness
	pos	n.
heaven-sent	0.
	syl	heav:en-sent
	pos	adj.
	def	providential; fortunate.
	exam	1	a heaven-sent opportunity.
heavenward	1.
	syl	heav+en+ward
	pron	<1hevNw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed towards heaven or the sky.
heavenward	2.
	syl	heav+en+ward
	pron	<1hevNw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {heavenwards}.
heavenward	alt
	head	heavenwards
	or	heavenwards
	syl	heav+en+ward
	pos	adv.
heavenwards	0.
	or	heavenward
	syl	heav+en+wards
	pron	<1hevNw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards heaven or the sky.
heaves	1.
	syl	heaves
	pron	<hEvz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {broken wind}. a chronic respiratory disorder of animals of the horse family, of unknown cause.
the heaves	2.
	head	heaves
	syl	the heaves.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an attack of vomiting or retching.
heave to	0.
	syl	heave to
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to stop (a vessel) or (of a vessel) to stop, as by trimming the sails, etc. Also: {lay to}.
heavier-than-air	1.
	syl	heav:i:er-than-air
	pos	adj.
	def	having a density greater than that of air.
heavier-than-air	2.
	syl	heav:i:er-than-air
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an aircraft that does not depend on buoyancy for support but gains lift from aerodynamic forces.
Oliver	infl
	head	Heaviside
	syl	Ol:i:ver.
	pos	n.
Heaviside	0.
	syl	Heav:i:side
	pron	<1hevi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	1850-1925, English physicist. Independently of Kennelly, he predicted (1902) the existence of an ionized gaseous layer in the upper atmosphere (the {Heaviside layer}) ; he also contributed to telegraphy.
Heaviside layer	ety	C20: named after O. H#7eaviside 
Heaviside layer	0.
	syl	Heav:i:side lay+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {E region} (of the ionosphere).
heavy	ety	Old English hefig; related to hebban to #7heave, Old High German heb*_ig 
heavier	infl
	head	heavy
	syl	heav:i+er
	pos	adj.
heaviest	infl
	head	heavy
	syl	heav:i+est.
	pos	adj.
heavy	1.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of comparatively great weight.
	exam	1	a heavy stone.
heavy	2.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a relatively high density.
	exam	1	lead is a heavy metal.
heavy	3.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	great in yield, quality, or quantity.
	exam	1	heavy rain;
	exam	2	heavy traffic.
heavy	4.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	great or considerable.
	exam	1	heavy emphasis.
heavy	5.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to bear, accomplish, or fulfil.
	exam	1	heavy demands.
heavy	6.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sad or dejected in spirit or mood.
	exam	1	heavy at heart.
heavy	7.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse or broad.
	exam	1	a heavy line;
	exam	2	heavy features.
heavy	8.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of soil
	def	having a high clay content; cloggy.
heavy	9.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	solid or fat.
	exam	1	heavy legs.
heavy	10.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an industry
	def	engaged in the large-scale complex manufacture of capital goods or extraction of raw materials. Compare { {light%2} (sense 19).}
heavy	11.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	serious; grave.
heavy	12.a.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	armed or equipped with large weapons, armour, etc.
heavy	12.b.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of guns, etc.
	def	of a large and powerful type.
heavy	13.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a syllable
	def	having stress or accentuation. Compare { {light%2} (sense 21).}
heavy	14.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull and uninteresting.
	exam	1	a heavy style.
heavy	15.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	prodigious.
	exam	1	a heavy drinker.
heavy	16.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cakes, bread, etc.
	def	insufficiently leavened.
heavy	17.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	deep and loud.
	exam	1	a heavy thud.
heavy	18.a.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dramatic and powerful; grandiose.
heavy	18.b.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not immediately comprehensible or appealing.
heavy	19.a.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant or tedious.
heavy	19.b.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	wonderful.
heavy	19.c.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rock music
	def	having a powerful beat; hard.
heavy	20.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	weighted; burdened.
	exam	1	heavy with child.
heavy	21.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	clumsy and slow.
	exam	1	heavy going.
heavy	22.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	permeating.
	exam	1	a heavy smell.
heavy	23.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	cloudy or overcast, esp. threatening rain.
	exam	1	heavy skies.
heavy	24.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily digestible.
	exam	1	a heavy meal.
heavy	25.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an element or compound
	def	being or containing an isotope with greater atomic weight than that of the naturally occurring element.
	exam	1	heavy hydrogen;
	exam	2	heavy water.
heavy	26.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Horse racing. of the going on a racecourse
	def	soft and muddy. {~} {heav@.ies}.
heavy	27.a.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a villainous role.
heavy	27.b.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	an actor who plays such a part.
heavy	28.a.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a large fleet unit, esp. an aircraft carrier or battleship.
heavy	28.b.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a large calibre or weighty piece of artillery.
heavy	29.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a heavyweight boxer, wrestler, etc.
heavy	30.
	syl	heav:y
	pron	<1hevi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	strong bitter beer.
heavily	sub
	head	heavy
	syl	heav:i+ly
	pos	adv.
heaviness	sub
	head	heavy
	syl	heav:i+ness
	pos	n.
heavy-duty	1.
	syl	heav:y-du:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made to withstand hard wear, bad weather, etc..
	exam	1	heavy-duty uniforms.
heavy-duty	2.
	syl	heav:y-du:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	subject to high import or export taxes.
heavy earth	0.
	syl	heav:y earth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barium oxide}.
heavy-footed	0.
	syl	heav:y-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a heavy or clumsy tread.
heavy-handed	1.
	syl	heav:y-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	clumsy.
heavy-handed	2.
	syl	heav:y-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh and oppressive.
heavy-handedly	sub
	head	heavy-handed
	syl	heav:y-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
heavy-handedness	sub
	head	heavy-handed
	syl	heav:y-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
heavy-hearted	0.
	syl	heav:y-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	sad; melancholy.
heavy hydrogen	0.
	syl	heav:y hy+dro+gen
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {deuterium}.
heavy metal	0.
	syl	heav:y met+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	large guns or shot.
heavy oil	0.
	syl	heav:y oil
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrocarbon mixture, heavier than water, distilled from coal tar.
heavy spar	0.
	syl	heav:y spar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barytes}.
heavy water	0.
	syl	heav:y wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	water whose molecules contain deuterium atoms rather than hydrogen atoms. Formula: D\2O. Also called: {deuterium oxide}.
heavyweight	1.
	syl	heav:y+weight
	pron	<1hevi2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is heavier than average.
heavyweight	2.a.
	syl	heav:y+weight
	pron	<1hevi2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing more than 175 pounds (79 kg).
heavyweight	2.b.
	syl	heav:y+weight
	pron	<1hevi2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing more than 81 kg (179 pounds).
heavyweight	2.c.
	syl	heav:y+weight
	pron	<1hevi2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the world heavyweight championship.
heavyweight	3.
	syl	heav:y+weight
	pron	<1hevi2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually over 214 pounds (97 kg)).
heavyweight	4.
	syl	heav:y+weight
	pron	<1hevi2wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an important or highly influential person.
Hebr	alt
	head	Heb
	or	Heb
	syl	Hebr.
Heb	1.
	or	Hebr
	syl	Heb.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hebrew (language).
Heb	2.
	or	Hebr
	syl	Heb.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Hebrews.
Christian Friedrich	infl
	head	Hebbel
	syl	Chris:tian Frie:drich
	pron	<1kristjan> <1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Hebbel	0.
	syl	Heb:bel
	pron	German <1hebL>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-63, German dramatist and lyric poet, whose historical works were influenced by Hegel; his major plays are (1844), (1850), and the trilogy (1862).
hebdomad	ety	C16: from Greek, from hebdomos seventh, from heptas seven
hebdomad	1.
	syl	heb+do+mad
	pron	<1heb?!d*2m@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the number seven or a group of seven.
hebdomad	2.
	syl	heb+do+mad
	pron	<1heb?!d*2m@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {week}.
hebdomadary	alt
	head	hebdomadal
	or	hebdomadal
	syl	heb+dom:a+da+ry
	pron	<heb1dom*d*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
hebdomadal	0.
	or	hebdomadary
	syl	heb+dom:a+dal
	pron	<heb1dom*dL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {weekly}.
hebdomadally	sub
	head	hebdomadal
	syl	heb+1dom:a+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hebdomadal Council	0.
	syl	Heb+dom:a+dal Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	the governing council or senate of Oxford University.
Hebe	0.
	syl	He:be
	pron	<1hEbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of youth and spring, daughter of Zeus and Hera and wife of Hercules.
hebephrenia	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek h*_eb*_e youth+ -phrenia mental disorder, from phr*_en mind
hebephrenia	0.
	syl	he+be+phre+ni:a
	pron	<2hEbi1frEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of pubertal schizophrenia, characterized by hallucinations, delusions, foolish behaviour, and senseless laughter.
hebephrenic	sub
	head	hebephrenia
	syl	he+be+phren+ic
	pron	<2hEbi1frenik>
	pos	adj.
Jacques Ren'e	infl
	head	H'ebert
	syl	Jacques Re:n*'e
	pron	<Za:k> <r*1nA>
	pos	n.
H'ebert	0.
	syl	H*'e:bert
	pron	French <A1be:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1755-94, French journalist and revolutionary: a leader of the sans-culottes during the French Revolution. He was guillotined under Robespierre.
hebetate	ety	C16: from Latin hebet*_are to make blunt, from hebes blunt
hebetate	1.
	syl	heb+e:tate
	pron	<1hebi2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	having a blunt or soft point.
hebetate	2.
	syl	heb+e:tate
	pron	<1hebi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make or become blunted.
hebetation	sub
	head	hebetate
	syl	heb+e:1ta+tion
	pos	n.
hebetative	sub
	head	hebetate
	syl	heb+e:2ta+tive
	pos	adj.
hebetic	ety	C19: from Greek h*_eb*_etikos youth, from h*_eb*_e youth
hebetic	0.
	syl	he+bet+ic
	pron	<hi1betik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to puberty.
hebetude	ety	C17: from Late Latin hebet*_ud*_o, from Latin hebes blunt
hebetude	0.
	syl	heb+e:tude
	pron	<1hebi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	mental dullness or lethargy.
hebetudinous	sub
	head	hebetude
	syl	heb+e:1tu+di+nous
	pos	adj.
Hebraical	infl
	head	Hebraic
	or	Hebrew
	syl	He+bra:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Hebrew	infl
	head	Hebraic
	or	Hebraical
	syl	He+brew
	pos	adj.
Hebraic	0.
	syl	He+bra+ic
	pron	<hi1brAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Hebrews or their language or culture.
Hebraically	sub
	head	Hebraic
	syl	He+1bra:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hebraism	1.
	syl	He+bra+ism
	pron	<1hEbrA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a custom, linguistic usage, or other feature peculiar to or borrowed from the Hebrews, their language, or their culture.
Hebraism	2.
	syl	He+bra+ism
	pron	<1hEbrA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Hebrew customs, attitudes, and tenets collectively.
Hebraist	0.
	syl	He+bra+ist
	pron	<1hEbrAist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies the Hebrew language and culture.
Hebraistic	sub
	head	Hebraist
	or	Hebraistical
	syl	He+bra+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Hebraistical	sub
	head	Hebraist
	or	Hebraistic
	syl	He+bra+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
Hebraistically	sub
	head	Hebraist
	syl	He+bra+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hebraise	alt
	head	Hebraize
	or	Hebraize
	syl	He+bra+ise
	pron	<1hEbrA2Iz>
	pos	vb.
Hebraize	0.
	or	Hebraise
	syl	He+bra+ize
	pron	<1hEbrA2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become Hebrew or Hebraic.
Hebraization	sub
	head	Hebraize
	or	Hebraisation
	syl	He+bra:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Hebraisation	sub
	head	Hebraize
	or	Hebraization
	syl	He+bra:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Hebraizer	sub
	head	Hebraize
	or	Hebraiser
	syl	He+bra+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Hebraiser	sub
	head	Hebraize
	or	Hebraizer
	syl	He+bra+2is+er
	pos	n.
Hebrew	ety	C13: from Old French Ebreu, from Latin Hebraeus, from Greek Hebraios, from Aramaic `ibhray, from Hebrew `ibhr*_i one from beyond (the river)
Hebrew	1.
	syl	He+brew
	pron	<1hEbru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Semitic people claiming descent from Abraham; an Israelite.
Hebrew	2.
	syl	He+brew
	pron	<1hEbru:>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient language of the Hebrews, revived as the official language of Israel. It belongs to the Canaanitic branch of the Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages.
Hebrew	3.
	syl	He+brew
	pron	<1hEbru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Hebrews or their language.
Hebrew calendar	0.
	syl	He+brew cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Jewish calendar}.
Hebrews	0.
	syl	He+brews
	pron	<1hEbru:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a book of the New Testament.
the	infl
	head	Hebrides
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Hebrides	0.
	syl	Heb+ri+des
	pron	<1hebri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of over 500 islands off the W coast of Scotland: separated by the North Minch, Little Minch, and the Sea of the Hebrides; the chief islands are Skye, Rhum, Jura, Islay, Tiree, Coll, and Eigg ({Inner Hebrides}) , and Harris and Lewis, North and South Uist, Benbecula, and Barra ({Outer Hebrides}) . Also called: {Western Isles}.
Hebridean	sub
	head	Hebrides
	or	Hebridian
	syl	Heb+ri+1de:an
	pron	<he1bridi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Hebridian	sub
	head	Hebrides
	or	Hebridean
	syl	He+brid+i:an
	pron	<he1bridi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Hebron	0.
	syl	Heb+ron
	pron	<1hebron>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	a city on the West Bank of the Jordan: famous for the Haram, which includes the cenotaphs of Abraham and Sarah, Isaac and Rebecca, and Jacob and Leah. Pop.: 43000 (1967). Arabic name: {El Khalil}.
Hekate	alt
	head	Hecate
	or	Hecate
	syl	Hek:a+te
	pron	<1hek*ti>
	pos	n.
Hecate	0.
	or	Hekate
	syl	Hec:a+te
	pron	<1hek*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a goddess of the underworld.
hecatomb	ety	C16: from Latin hecatomb*_e, from Greek hekatomb*_e, from hekaton hundred+ bous ox
hecatomb	1.
	syl	hec:a+tomb
	pron	<1hek*2t*um>, <-2tu:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece or Rome
	def	any great public sacrifice and feast, originally one in which 100 oxen were sacrificed.
hecatomb	2.
	syl	hec:a+tomb
	pron	<1hek*2t*um>, <-2tu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a great sacrifice.
heck	ety	C19: euphemistic for hell 
heck	H1.0.
	syl	heck
	pron	<hek>
	pos	interj.
	def	a mild exclamation of surprise, irritation, etc.
heck	ety	C14: variant of #7hatch %2
heck	H2.0.
	syl	heck
	pron	<hek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a frame for obstructing the passage of fish in a river.
heckelphone	ety	C20: named after W. Heckel (1856-1909), German inventor
heckelphone	0.
	syl	heck+el+phone
	pron	<1hek*l2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of bass oboe.
heckle	ety	C15: Northern and East Anglian form of #7{hackle %1}
heckle	1.
	syl	heck+le
	pron	<1hekL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to interrupt (a public speaker, perform?!er, etc.) by comments, questions, or taunts.
heckle	2.
	syl	heck+le
	pron	<1hekL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {hackle, hatchel}. to comb (hemp or flax). {~}
heckle	3.
	syl	heck+le
	pron	<1hekL>
	pos	vb.
	def	an instrument for combing flax or hemp.
heckler	sub
	head	heckle
	syl	heck+ler
	pos	n.
hectare	ety	C19: from French; see #7hecto -#7, are 
hectare	0.
	syl	hec+tare
	pron	<1hekta:>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundred ares. 1 hectare is equivalent to 10000 square metres or 2.471 acres. Symbol: ha
hectic	ety	C14: from Late Latin hecticus, from Greek hektikos habitual, from hexis state, from ekhein to have
hectic	1.
	syl	hec+tic
	pron	<1hektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by extreme activity or excitement.
hectic	2.
	syl	hec+tic
	pron	<1hektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	associated with, peculiar to, or symptomatic of tuberculosis (esp. in the phrases {hectic fever, hectic flush) }.
hectic	3.
	syl	hec+tic
	pron	<1hektik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hectic fever or flush.
hectic	4.
	syl	hec+tic
	pron	<1hektik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who is consumptive or who experiences a hectic fever or flush.
hectically	sub
	head	hectic
	syl	hec+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hecto-	ety	via French from Greek hekaton hundred
hectocotylus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7hecto -#7+ Greek kotul*_e cup
hectocotyli	infl
	head	hectocotylus
	syl	hec+to+cot:y+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hectocotylus	0.
	syl	hec+to+cot:y+lus
	pron	<2hekt*u1kotil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a tentacle in certain male cephalopod molluscs, such as the octopus, that is specialized for transferring spermatozoa to the female.
hectogramme	alt
	head	hectogram
	or	hectogram
	syl	hec+to+gramme
	pron	<1hekt*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
hectogram	0.
	or	hectogramme
	syl	hec+to+gram
	pron	<1hekt*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	one hundred grams. 1 hectogram is equivalent to 3.527 ounces. Symbol: hg
hectograph	1.
	syl	hec+to+graph
	pron	<1hekt*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {copygraph}. a process for copying type or manuscript from a glycerin-coated gelatin master to which the original has been transferred.
hectograph	2.
	syl	hec+to+graph
	pron	<1hekt*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine using this process.
hectographic	sub
	head	hectograph
	syl	hec+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2hekt*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
hectographically	sub
	head	hectograph
	syl	hec+to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hectography	sub
	head	hectograph
	syl	hec+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<hek1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
hector	ety	C17: after H#7ector (the son of Priam), in the sense: a bully
hector	1.
	syl	hec+tor
	pron	<1hekt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bully or torment by teasing.
hector	2.
	syl	hec+tor
	pron	<1hekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blustering bully.
Hector	0.
	syl	Hec:tor
	pron	<1hekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a son of King Priam of Troy, who was killed by Achilles.
Hecuba	0.
	syl	Hec:u:ba
	pron	<1hekjub*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the wife of King Priam of Troy, and mother of Hector and Paris.
he'd	0.
	syl	he'd
	pron	<hEd>, <unstressed> <Ed>, <hid>, <id>
	usage	contraction of
	def	he had he would.
heddle	ety	Old English hefeld chain; related to Old Norse hafald, Middle Low German hevelte 
heddle	0.
	syl	hed+dle
	pron	<1hedL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of frames of vertical wires on a loom, each wire having an eye through which a warp thread can be passed.
heder	ety	literally: room
cheder	alt
	head	heder
	or	heder
	syl	che+der
	pron	Hebrew. <1$xeder>, English <1hAd*>
	pos	n.
hadarim	infl
	head	heder
	syl	ha+da+rim
	pron	<$xada1rEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heder	0.
	or	cheder
	syl	he+der
	pron	Hebrew. <1$xeder>, English <1hAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a school where Jewish children are taught Hebrew, the Bible, etc.
hedge	ety	Old English hecg; related to Old High German heckia, Middle Dutch hegge; see #7haw %1
hedge	1.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of shrubs or bushes forming a bounda?!ry to a field, garden, etc.
hedge	2.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier or protection against something.
hedge	3.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or a method of reducing the risk of financial loss on an investment, bet, etc.
hedge	4.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a cautious or evasive statement.
hedge	5.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose or separate with or as if with a hedge.
hedge	6.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder, obstruct, or restrict.
hedge	7.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to evade decision or action, esp. by making noncommittal statements.
hedge	8.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guard against the risk of loss in (a bet, the paying out of a win, etc.), esp. by laying bets with other bookmakers.
hedge	9.
	syl	hedge
	pron	<heJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to protect against financial loss through future price fluctuations, as by investing in futures.
hedger	sub
	head	hedge
	syl	hedg+er
	pos	n.
hedgy	sub
	head	hedge
	syl	hedg:y
	pos	adj.
hedge garlic	0.
	syl	hedge gar+lic
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {garlic mustard}.
hedgehog	1.
	syl	hedge+hog
	pron	<1heJ2hog>
	pos	n.
	def	any small nocturnal Old World mammal of the genus such as and related genera, having a protective covering of spines on the back: family order (insectivores).
hedgehog	2.
	syl	hedge+hog
	pron	<1heJ2hog>
	pos	n.
	def	any other insectivores of the family such as the moon rat.
hedgehog	3.
	syl	hedge+hog
	pron	<1heJ2hog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various other spiny animals, esp. the porcupine.
hedgehops	infl
	head	hedgehop
	syl	hedge+hops
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hedgehopping	infl
	head	hedgehop
	syl	hedge+hop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hedgehopped	infl
	head	hedgehop
	syl	hedge+hopped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hedgehop	0.
	syl	hedge+hop
	pron	<1heJ2hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to fly close to the ground, as in crop spraying.
hedgehopper	sub
	head	hedgehop
	syl	hedge+2hop+per
	pos	n.
hedgehopping	sub
	head	hedgehop
	syl	hedge+2hop+ping
	pos	n. adj.
hedge hyssop	0.
	syl	hedge hys+sop
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American scrophu?!lariaceous plants of the genus esp. having small yellow or white flowers.
hedgerow	0.
	syl	hedge+row
	pron	<1heJ2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hedge of shrubs or low trees growing along a bank, esp. one bordering a field or lane.
hedge sparrow	0.
	syl	hedge spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a small brownish European songbird, family (accentors). Also called: {dunnock}.
Hedjaz	0.
	syl	He+djaz
	pron	<hE1J@z>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hejaz}.
hedonics	1.
	syl	he+don+ics
	pron	<hE1doniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of psychology concerned with the study of pleasant and unpleasant sensations.
hedonics	2.
	syl	he+don+ics
	pron	<hE1doniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	in philosophy
	def	the study of pleasure, esp. in its relation to duty.
hedonism	ety	C19: from Greek h*_edon*_e pleasure &- he+#!don+ic or @!he+don+#!is+tic adj. &- #!he+don+ist n.
hedonism	1.a.
	syl	he+don+ism
	pron	<1hEd%*!niz*m>, <1hed->
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that the pursuit of pleasure is the highest good.
hedonism	1.b.
	syl	he+don+ism
	pron	<1hEd%*!niz*m>, <1hed->
	pos	n.
	def	the pursuit of pleasure as a matter of principle.
hedonism	2.
	syl	he+don+ism
	pron	<1hEd%*!niz*m>, <1hed->
	pos	n.
	def	indulgence in sensual pleasures.
-hedron	ety	from Greek -edron -sided, from hedra seat, base
-hedron	0.
	syl	-he:dron
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a geometric solid having a specified number of faces or surfaces.
	exam	1	tetrahedron.
-hedral	sub
	head	-hedron
	syl	-he:dral
	pos	adj.
heebie-jeebies	ety	C20: coined by W. De Beck (1890-1942), American cartoonist
the	infl
	head	heebie-jeebies
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
heebie-jeebies	0.
	syl	hee:bie-jee:bies
	pron	<1hEbi1JEbiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	apprehension and nervousness.
heed	ety	Old English h*_edan; related to Old Saxon h*_odian, Old High German huoten 
heed	1.
	syl	heed
	pron	<hEd>
	pos	n.
	def	close and careful attention; notice (often in the phrases {give, pay}, {take heed}) . {~}
heed	2.
	syl	heed
	pron	<hEd>
	pos	n.
	def	to pay close attention to (someone or something).
heeder	sub
	head	heed
	syl	heed+er
	pos	n.
heedful	sub
	head	heed
	syl	heed+ful
	pos	adj.
heedfully	sub
	head	heed
	syl	heed+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
heedfulness	sub
	head	heed
	syl	heed+ful+ness
	pos	n.
heedless	0.
	syl	heed+less
	pron	<1hEdlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking little or no notice; careless or thoughtless.
heedlessly	sub
	head	heedless
	syl	heed+less+ly
	pos	adv.
heedlessness	sub
	head	heedless
	syl	heed+less+ness
	pos	n.
heehaw	0.
	syl	hee+haw
	pron	<1hE2hc:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation or representation of the braying sound of a donkey.
heel	ety	Old English h*_ela; related to Old Norse h*_@all, Old Frisian h*^el 
heel	H1.1.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the back part of the human foot from the instep to the lower part of the ankle. Compare {calcaneus}.
heel	H1.2.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
heel	H1.3.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., designed to fit the heel.
heel	H1.4.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer part of a shoe underneath the heel.
heel	H1.5.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the palm of a glove nearest the wrist.
heel	H1.6.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower, end, or back section of something.
	exam	1	the heel of a loaf.
heel	H1.7.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	the small part of the parent plant that remains attached to a young shoot cut for propagation and that ensures more successful rooting.
heel	H1.8.a.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of a mast.
heel	H1.8.b.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the after end of a ship's keel.
heel	H1.9.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the back part of a golf club head where it bends to join the shaft.
heel	H1.10.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	possession of the ball as obtained from a scrum (esp. in the phrase {get the heel) }.
heel	H1.11.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a contemptible person.
at	12.
	head	heel
	or	on one's heels
	syl	at
	def	just behind or following closely.
cool	13.
	head	heel
	or	kick one's heels
	syl	cool
	def	to be kept waiting, esp. deliberately.
heel	H1.14.a.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	shabby or worn.
heel	H1.14.b.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	slovenly or careless.
rock back on one's heels	15.
	head	heel
	syl	rock back on one's heels.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to astonish or be astonished.
take to one's heels	16.
	head	heel
	syl	take to one's heels.
	def	to run off.
to heel	17.
	head	heel
	syl	to heel.
	def	disciplined or under control, as a dog walking by a person's heel.
heel	H1.18.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repair or replace the heel of (shoes, etc.).
heel	H1.19.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform (a dance) with the heels.
heel	H1.20.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to strike (the ball) with the heel of the club.
heel	H1.21.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	to kick (the ball) backwards using the sole and heel of the boot.
heel	H1.22.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow at the heels of (a person).
heel	H1.23.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arm (a gamecock) with spurs.
heelless	sub
	head	heel
	syl	heel+less
	pos	adj.
heel	ety	Old English hieldan; related to Old Norse hallr inclined, Old High German helden to bow
heel	H2.1.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to lean over; list.
heel	H2.2.
	syl	heel
	pron	<hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	inclined position from the vertical.
	exam	1	the boat is at ten degrees of heel.
heel-and-toe	1.
	syl	heel-and-toe
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a style of walking in which the heel of the front foot touches the ground before the toes of the rear one leave it.
heel-and-toe	2.
	syl	heel-and-toe
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. in motor racing
	def	to use the heel and toe of the same foot to operate the brake and accelerator.
heelball	0.a.
	syl	heel+ball
	pron	<1hEl2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a black waxy substance used by shoemakers to blacken the edges of heels and soles.
heelball	0.b.
	syl	heel+ball
	pron	<1hEl2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar substance used to take rubbings, esp. brass rubbings.
heel bar	0.
	syl	heel bar
	pos	n.
	def	a small shop or a counter in a department store where shoes are mended while the customer waits.
heel bone	0.
	syl	heel bone
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {calcaneus}.
heeled	1.a.
	syl	heeled
	pron	<hEld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a heel or heels.
heeled	1.b.
	syl	heeled
	pron	<hEld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	high-heeled.
well-heeled	2.
	head	heeled
	syl	well-heeled.
	def	wealthy.
heeler	1.
	syl	heel+er
	pron	<1hEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See {ward heeler}.
heeler	2.
	syl	heel+er
	pron	<1hEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that heels.
heeler	3.
	syl	heel+er
	pron	<1hEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a dog that herds cattle, etc., by biting at their heels.
heel in	0.
	syl	heel in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (cuttings, shoots, etc.) into the soil before planting to keep them moist.
heelpiece	0.
	syl	heel+piece
	pron	<1hEl2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the piece of a shoe, stocking, etc., designed to fit the heel.
heelpost	0.
	syl	heel+post
	pron	<1hEl2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a post for carrying the hinges of a door or gate.
heeltap	1.
	syl	heel+tap
	pron	<1hEl2t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lift}. a layer of leather, etc., in the heel of a shoe.
heeltap	2.
	syl	heel+tap
	pron	<1hEl2t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of alcoholic drink left at the bottom of a glass after drinking.
John Carmel	infl
	head	Heenan
	syl	John Car:mel.
	pos	n.
Heenan	0.
	syl	Hee:nan
	pron	<1hEn*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1905-75, Irish cardinal; archbishop of Westminster (1963-75).
Heerlen	0.
	syl	Heer+len
	pron	<1hi*l*n>, Dutch <1hA:rl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SE Netherlands, in Limburg province: industrial centre of a coal-mining region. Pop.: 73849 (1973 est.).
heft	ety	C19: probably from #7heave, by analogy with thieve, theft, cleave, cleft  &- #!heft+er n.
heft	1.
	syl	heft
	pron	<heft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to assess the weight of (something) by lifting.
heft	2.
	syl	heft
	pron	<heft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lift.
heft	3.
	syl	heft
	pron	<heft>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	weight.
heft	4.
	syl	heft
	pron	<heft>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	the main part.
heftier	infl
	head	hefty
	syl	heft:i+er
	pos	adj.
heftiest	infl
	head	hefty
	syl	heft:i+est.
	pos	adj.
hefty	1.
	syl	heft:y
	pron	<1hefti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	big and strong.
hefty	2.
	syl	heft:y
	pron	<1hefti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	characterized by vigour or force.
	exam	1	a hefty blow.
hefty	3.
	syl	heft:y
	pron	<1hefti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	large, bulky, or heavy.
heftily	sub
	head	hefty
	syl	heft:i+ly
	pos	adv.
heftiness	sub
	head	hefty
	syl	heft:i+ness
	pos	n.
Georg Wilhelm Friedrich	infl
	head	Hegel
	syl	Ge:org Wil:helm Frie:drich
	pron	<1gA:crk> <1vilhelm> <1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Hegel	0.
	syl	He:gel
	pron	<1hAgL>
	pos	n.
	def	1770-1831, German philosopher, who created a fundamentally influential system of thought. His view of man's mind as the highest expression of the Absolute is expounded in (1807) and he developed his concept of dialectic in (1812-16).
Hegelian	sub
	head	Hegel
	syl	He+ge:li:an
	pron	<hi1gAli*n>, <hA1gE->
	pos	adj.
Hegelian dialectic	0.
	syl	He+ge:li:an di:a+lec+tic
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an interpretive method in which the contradiction between a proposition (thesis) and its antithesis is resolved at a higher level of truth (synthesis).
hegemony	ety	C16: from Greek h*_egemonia authority, from h*_egem*_on leader, from h*_egeisthai to lead
hegemonies	infl
	head	hegemony
	syl	he+gem:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hegemony	0.
	syl	he+gem:o+ny
	pron	<hi1gem*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	ascendancy or domination of one power or state within a league, confederation, etc., or of one social class over others.
hegemonic	sub
	head	hegemony
	syl	heg+e:mon+ic
	pron	<2heg*1monik>
	pos	adj.
Hegira	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic hijrah flight
Hejira	alt
	head	Hegira
	or	Hegira
	syl	Hej:i+ra
	pron	<1heJir*>
	pos	n.
Hegira	1.
	or	Hejira
	syl	Heg:i+ra
	pron	<1heJir*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flight of Mohammed from Mecca to Medina in 622 #7a.d.; the starting point of the Muslim era.
Hegira	2.
	or	Hejira
	syl	Heg:i+ra
	pron	<1heJir*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Muslim era itself. See also {A.H}.
Hegira	3.
	or	Hejira
	syl	Heg:i+ra
	pron	<1heJir*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	an escape or flight.
hegumen	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin h*_eg*_umenus, from Late Greek h*_egoumenos leader, from Greek h*_egeisthai to lead
hegumenos	alt
	head	hegumen
	or	hegumen
	syl	he+gu+me:nos
	pron	<hi1gju:mi2n*us>
	pos	n.
hegumen	0.
	or	hegumenos
	syl	he+gu+men
	pron	<hi1gju:men>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a monastery of the Eastern Church.
heh	0.
	syl	heh
	pron	<hA>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or inquiry.
Martin	infl
	head	Heidegger
	syl	Mar:tin
	pron	<1martEn>
	pos	n.
Heidegger	0.
	syl	Hei:deg:ger
	pron	German <1hIdeg*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1889-1976, German existentialist philosopher: he expounded his ontological system in (1927).
Heidelberg	0.
	syl	Hei+del+berg
	pron	<1hIdL2bR:g>, German <1hIdL2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW West Germany, in NW Baden-W*"urttemberg on the River Neckar: capital of the Palatinate from the 13th century until 1719; famous castle (begun in the 12th century) and university (1386), the oldest in Germany. Pop.: 120925 (1974 est.).
Heidelberg man	ety	C20: referring to the site where remains were found, at Mauer, near Heidelberg, Germany (1907)
Heidelberg man	0.
	syl	Hei+del+berg man
	pos	n.
	def	a type of primitive man, occurring in Europe in the middle Palaeolithic age, known only from a single fossil lower jaw.
Heiduc	0.
	syl	Hei+duc
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Haiduk}.
heifer	ety	Old English heahfore; related to Greek poris calf; see #7high 
heifer	0.
	syl	heif+er
	pron	<1hef*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young cow.
Jascha	infl
	head	Heifetz
	syl	Ja:scha
	pron	<1j@S*>
	pos	n.
Heifetz	0.
	syl	Hei:fetz
	pron	<1hIfits>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, U.S. violinist, born in Russia.
heigh-ho	0.
	syl	heigh-ho
	pron	<1hA1h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of weariness, disappointment, surprise, or happiness.
height	ety	Old English h*_iehthu; related to Old Norse h*_@athe, Gothic hauhitha, Old High German h*_ohida; see #7high 
height	1.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical distance from the bottom or lowest part of something to the top or apex.
height	2.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical distance of an object or place above the ground or above sea level; altitude.
height	3.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	relatively great altitude or distance from the bottom to the top.
height	4.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the topmost point; summit.
height	5.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angular distance of a celestial body above the horizon.
height	6.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of greatest activity or intensity.
	exam	1	the height of the battle.
height	7.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an extreme example of its kind.
	exam	1	the height of rudeness.
height	8.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an area of high ground.
height	9.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the state of being far above the ground.
	exam	1	I don't like heights.
height	10.
	syl	height
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a position of influence, fame, or power.
heighten	1.
	syl	height+en
	pron	<1hItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become high or higher.
heighten	2.
	syl	height+en
	pron	<1hItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become more extreme or intense.
heightener	sub
	head	heighten
	syl	height+en+er
	pos	n.
height of land	0.
	syl	height of land
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a watershed.
height-to-paper	0.
	syl	height-to-pa:per
	pos	n.
	def	the overall height of printing plates and type, standardized as 0.9175 inch (Brit.) and 0.9186 inch (U.S.).
Heilbronn	0.
	syl	Heil+bronn
	pron	German <hIl1brcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW West Germany, in N Baden-W*"urttemberg on the River Neckar. Pop.: 105767 (1974 est.).
Heilungkiang	0.
	syl	Hei+lung+kiang
	pron	<1hA1luG1kj@G>, <-kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE China, in Manchuria: coal-mining, with placer gold in some rivers. Capital: Harbin. Pop.: 25000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 464000 sq. km (179000 sq. miles).
Heimdal	infl
	head	Heimdall
	or	Heimdallr
	syl	Heim+dal
	pron	<1hAm2da:l>
	pos	n.
Heimdallr	infl
	head	Heimdall
	or	Heimdal
	syl	Heim+dallr
	pron	<1hAm?!2da:l*>
	pos	n.
Heimdall	0.
	syl	Heim+dall
	pron	<1hAm2da:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of light and the dawn, and the guardian of the rainbow bridge Bifrost.
Heinrich	infl
	head	Heine
	syl	Hein:rich
	pron	<1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Heine	0.
	syl	Hei:ne
	pron	German <1hIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	1797-1856, German poet and essayist, whose chief poetic work is (1827). Many of his poems have been set to music, notably by Schubert and Schumann.
heinous	ety	C14: from Old French haineus, from haine hatred, from hair to hate, of Germanic origin; see #7hate 
heinous	0.
	syl	hei+nous
	pron	<1hAn*s>, <1hE->
	pos	adj.
	def	evil; atrocious.
heinously	sub
	head	heinous
	syl	hei+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
heinousness	sub
	head	heinous
	syl	hei+nous+ness
	pos	n.
heir	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin h*_er*_es; related to Greek kh*_eros bereaved
heir	1.
	syl	heir
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	the person legally succeeding to all property of a deceased person, irrespective of whether such person died testate or intestate, and upon whom devolves as well as the rights the duties and liabilities attached to the estate.
heir	2.
	syl	heir
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing that carries on some tradition, circumstance, etc., from a forerunner.
heir	3.
	syl	heir
	pron	<e*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {offspring}.
heirless	sub
	head	heir
	syl	heir+less
	pos	adj.
heirs apparent	infl
	head	heir apparent
	syl	heirs ap+par+ent.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heir apparent	0.
	syl	heir ap+par+ent
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person whose right to succeed to certain property cannot be defeated, provided such person survives his ancestor. Compare {heir presumptive}.
heirs-at-law	infl
	head	heir-at-law
	syl	heirs-at-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heir-at-law	0.
	syl	heir-at-law
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the person entitled to succeed to the real property of a person who dies intestate.
heirdom	0.
	syl	heir+dom
	pron	<1e*d*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	succession by right of blood; inheritance.
heiress	1.
	syl	heir+ess
	pron	<1e*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who inherits or expects to inherit great wealth.
heiress	2.
	syl	heir+ess
	pron	<1e*ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a female heir. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** heir. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
heirloom	ety	C15: from #7heir+ lome tool; see #7loom %1
heirloom	1.
	syl	heir+loom
	pron	<1e*2lu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an object that has been in a family for generations.
heirloom	2.
	syl	heir+loom
	pron	<1e*2lu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an item of personal property inherited by special custom or in accordance with the terms of a will.
heir presumptive	0.
	syl	heir pre+sump+tive
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person who expects to succeed to an estate but whose right may be defeated by the birth of one nearer in blood to the ancestor. Compare {heir apparent}.
heirship	1.
	syl	heir+ship
	pron	<1e*Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the state or condition of being an heir.
heirship	2.
	syl	heir+ship
	pron	<1e*Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right to inherit; inheritance.
Werner Karl	infl
	head	Heisenberg
	syl	Wer:ner Karl
	pron	<1vern*r> <1karl>
	pos	n.
Heisenberg	0.
	syl	Hei:sen:berg
	pron	<1hIzN2bR:g>, German <2hIzN2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-76, German physicist. He con?!tributed to quantum mechanics and formulated the uncertainty principle (1927): Nobel prize for physics 1932.
Heisenberg uncertainty principle	0.
	syl	Hei:sen:berg un+cer+tain+ty prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for {uncertainty principle}.
heist	ety	variant of #7hoist 
heist	1.
	syl	heist
	pron	<hIst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a robbery.
heist	2.
	syl	heist
	pron	<hIst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to steal or burgle.
heister	sub
	head	heist
	syl	heist+er
	pos	n.
heitiki	ety	C19: from Maori, from hei to hang +#7tiki 
heitiki	0.
	syl	hei+ti+ki
	pron	<hA1tEkE>
	pos	n.
	qual	N.Z.
	def	a Maori neck ornament of greenstone.
Walter	infl
	head	Heitler
	syl	Wal:ter
	pron	<1valt*r>
	pos	n.
Heitler	0.
	syl	Heit:ler
	pron	German <1hItl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, German physicist, noted for his work on chemical bonds.
Hedjaz	infl
	head	Hejaz
	or	Hijaz
	syl	He+djaz
	pron	<hE1J@z>
	pos	n.
Hijaz	infl
	head	Hejaz
	or	Hedjaz
	syl	Hi+jaz
	pron	<hE1J@z>
	pos	n.
Hejaz	0.
	syl	He+jaz
	pron	<hE1J@z>
	pos	n.
	def	a provincial area of W Saudi Arabia, along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aqaba: formerly an independent kingdom; united with Nejd in 1932 to form Saudi Arabia. Capital: Mecca. Pop.: about 2000000 (1970 est.). Area: about 348600 sq. km (134600 sq. miles).
Hejira	0.
	syl	Hej:i+ra
	pron	<1heJir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hegira}.
Hekate	0.
	syl	Hek:a+te
	pron	<1hek*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hecate}.
Hekla	0.
	syl	Hek+la
	pron	<1hekl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in SW Iceland: several craters, with the last eruption in 1970. Height: 1491 m (4892 ft.).
Hela	alt
	head	Hel
	or	Hel
	syl	Hel:a
	pron	<1hela:>
	pos	n.
Hel	1.
	or	Hela
	syl	Hel
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse Myth.
	def	the goddess of the dead.
Hel	2.
	or	Hela
	syl	Hel
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse Myth.
	def	the underworld realm of the dead.
held	0.
	syl	held
	pron	<held>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {hold%1}.
Heldentenor	ety	literally: hero tenor
Heldentenore	infl
	head	Heldentenor
	syl	Hel+den+te+n*"o+re
	pron	<-tA1n$o:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Heldentenor	0.
	syl	Hel+den+te+nor
	pron	German. <1heldNtA2no:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenor with a powerful voice suited to singing heroic roles, esp. in Wagner.
Helen	0.
	syl	Hel:en
	pron	<1helin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda, whose abduction by Paris from her husband Menelaus caused the Trojan War.
Helena	0.
	syl	Hel+e:na
	pron	<1hel*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Montana: the state capital. Pop.: 22730 (1970).
Helgoland	0.
	syl	Hel+go+land
	pron	<1helgo2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Heligoland}.
heliacal rising	ety	C17: from Late Latin h*_eliacus relating to the sun, from Greek h*_eliakos, from h*_elios the sun
heliacal rising	1.
	syl	he+li:a+cal ris+ing
	pron	<hi1lI*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the rising of a celestial object at the same time as the rising of the sun.
heliacal rising	2.
	syl	he+li:a+cal ris+ing
	pron	<hi1lI*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the date at which such a celestial object first becomes visible in the dawn sky.
helianthus	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek h*_elios sun+ anthos flower
helianthuses	infl
	head	helianthus
	syl	he+li+an+thus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
helianthus	0.
	syl	he+li+an+thus
	pron	<2hEli1@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus such as the sunflower and Jerusalem artichoke, typically having large yellow daisy-like flowers with yellow, brown, or purple centres: family (composites).
helical	0.
	syl	hel:i+cal
	pron	<1helikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or shaped like a helix; spiral.
helically	sub
	head	helical
	syl	hel:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
helical gear	0.
	syl	hel:i+cal gear
	pos	n.
	def	a gearwheel having the tooth form generated on a helical path about the axis of the wheel.
helices	0.
	syl	hel:i+ces
	pron	<1heli2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {helix}.
helichrysum	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek helikhrusos, from helix spiral+ khrusos gold
helichrysum	0.
	syl	hel:i+chry+sum
	pron	<2heli1krIz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the widely cultivated genus whose flowers retain their shape and colour when dried: family (composites).
helicline	ety	from #7helico -#7+ -#7cline 
helicline	0.
	syl	hel:i+cline
	pron	<1heli2klIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a spiral-shaped ramp.
helicograph	0.
	syl	hel:i+co+graph
	pron	<1helik*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for drawing spiral curves.
helicoid	1.
	syl	hel:i+coid
	pron	<1heli2kcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	also
	def	shaped like a spiral.
	exam	1	a helicoid shell.
helicoid	2.
	syl	hel:i+coid
	pron	<1heli2kcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	usage	also
	def	any surface resembling that of a screw thread.
helicoidally	sub
	head	helicoid
	syl	hel:i+1coi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
helicon	ety	C19: probably from H#7elicon, associated with Greek helix spiral
helicon	0.
	syl	hel:i+con
	pron	<1helik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bass tuba made to coil over the shoulder of a band musician.
Helicon	0.
	syl	Hel:i+con
	pron	<1helik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Greece, in Boeotia: location of the springs of Hippocrene and Aganippe, believed by the Ancient Greeks to be the source of poetic inspiration and the home of the Muses. Height: 1749 m (5738 ft.). Modern Greek name: {Elik*'on}.
helicopter	ety	C19: from French h*'elicopt*`ere; see #7helico -#7+ -#7pter 
helicopter	0.
	syl	hel:i+cop+ter
	pron	<1heli2kopt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft without wings that is capable of moving vertically and hovering, obtaining its lift from the rotation of overhead blades. See also {autogiro}.
helicopter gunship	0.
	syl	hel:i+cop+ter gun+ship
	pos	n.
	def	a heavily armed helicopter used for ground attack rather than aerial combat.
Heligoland	0.
	syl	Hel:i+go+land
	pron	<1helig*u2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small island in the North Sea, one of the North Frisian Islands, separated from the coast of NW West Germany by {Heligoland Bight}: administratively part of the West German state of Schleswig-Holstein: a large island in early medieval times, now eroded to an area of about 150 hectares (380 acres); ceded by Britain to Germany in 1890 in exchange for Zanzibar. German name: {Helgoland}.
helio-	ety	from Greek, from h*_elios sun
heliocentric	1.
	syl	he:li:o+cen+tric
	pron	<2hEli*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the sun at its centre.
heliocentric	2.
	syl	he:li:o+cen+tric
	pron	<2hEli*u1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured from or in relation to the centre of the sun.
heliocentrically	sub
	head	heliocentric
	syl	he:li:o+1cen+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
heliocentricity	sub
	head	heliocentric
	or	heliocentricism
	syl	he:li:o+cen+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2hEli*usen1trisiti>
	pos	n.
heliocentricism	sub
	head	heliocentric
	or	heliocentricity
	syl	he:li:o+cen+tri+cism
	pron	<2hEli*u1sentri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
heliocentric parallax	0.
	syl	he:li:o+cen+tric par+al+lax
	pos	n.
	def	See { {parallax} (sense 2)}.
Heliochrome	0.
	syl	He:li:o+chrome
	pron	<1hEli*u2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a photograph that reproduces the natural colours of the subject.
Heliocheliochromic	sub
	head	Heliochrome
	syl	He:li:o+che:li:o+1chro+mic
	pos	adj.
Elagabalus	alt
	head	Heliogabalus
	or	Heliogabalus
	syl	El:a:gab:a:lus
	pos	n.
Heliogabalus	0.
	or	Elagabalus
	syl	He:li:o:gab:a:lus
	pron	<2hEli*u1g@b*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	origi?!nal name ??204-222 #7a.d., Roman emperor (218-222). His reign was notorious for debauchery and extravagance.
heliograph	1.
	syl	he:li:o+graph
	pron	<1hEli*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used for sending messages ({heliograms}) by means of flashes of light.
heliograph	2.
	syl	he:li:o+graph
	pron	<1hEli*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used to photograph the sun.
heliographer	sub
	head	heliograph
	syl	he+li+og+ra+pher
	pron	<2hEli1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
heliographic	sub
	head	heliograph
	or	heliographical
	syl	he:li:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2hEli*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
heliographical	sub
	head	heliograph
	or	heliographic
	syl	he:li:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
heliography	sub
	head	heliograph
	syl	he+li+1og+ra+phy
	pos	n.
heliogravure	0.
	syl	he:li:o+gra+vure
	pron	<2hEli*ugr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a former name for {photogravure}.
heliolatry	0.
	syl	he+li+ol:a+try
	pron	<2hEli1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	worship of the sun.
heliolater	sub
	head	heliolatry
	syl	he+li+1ol:a+ter
	pos	n.
heliolatrous	sub
	head	heliolatry
	syl	he+li+1ol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
heliolithic	0.
	syl	he+li:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2hEli*u1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a civilization characterized by sun worship and megaliths.
heliometer	0.
	syl	he+li+om+e:ter
	pron	<2hEli1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a refracting telescope having a split objective lens that is used to determine very small angular distances between celestial bodies.
heliometric	sub
	head	heliometer
	or	heliometrical
	syl	he:li:o+met+ric
	pron	<2hEli*u?!1metrik>
	pos	adj.
heliometrical	sub
	head	heliometer
	or	heliometric
	syl	he:li:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
heliometrically	sub
	head	heliometer
	syl	he:li:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
heliometry	sub
	head	heliometer
	syl	he+li+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
Heliopolis	1.
	syl	He+li+op:o+lis
	pron	<2hEli1op*lis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	a city near the apex of the Nile delta: a centre of sun worship. Ancient Egyptian name: {On}.
Heliopolis	2.
	syl	He+li+op:o+lis
	pron	<2hEli1op*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the Ancient Greek name for {Baalbek}.
Helios	0.
	syl	He:li:os
	pron	<1hEli2os>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of the sun, who drove his chariot daily across the sky. Roman counterpart: {Sol}.
heliostat	0.
	syl	he:li:o+stat
	pron	<1hEli*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical instrument used to reflect the light of the sun in a constant direction.
heliostatic	sub
	head	heliostat
	syl	he:li:o+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
heliotaxis	0.
	syl	he:li:o+tax+is
	pron	<2hEli*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	movement of an entire organism in response to the stimulus of sunlight.
heliotactic	sub
	head	heliotaxis
	syl	he:li:o+tac+tic
	pron	<2hEli*u1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
heliotherapy	0.
	syl	he:li:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2hEli*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the therapeutic use of sunlight.
heliotrope	ety	C17: from Latin h*_eliotropium, from Greek h*_eliotropion, from h*_elios sun+ trepein to turn
heliotrope	1.
	syl	he:li:o+trope
	pron	<1hEli*2tr*up>, <1helj*->
	pos	n.
	def	any boraginaceous plant of the genus esp. the South American cultivated for its small fragrant purple flowers.
garden heliotrope	2.
	head	heliotrope
	syl	garden heliotrope.
	def	a widely cultivated valerian, with clusters of small pink, purple, or white flowers.
heliotrope	3.
	syl	he:li:o+trope
	pron	<1hEli*2tr*up>, <1helj*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that turn towards the sun.
heliotrope	4.a.
	syl	he:li:o+trope
	pron	<1hEli*2tr*up>, <1helj*->
	pos	n.
	def	a bluish-violet to purple colour.
heliotrope	4.b.
	syl	he:li:o+trope
	pron	<1hEli*2tr*up>, <1helj*->
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a heliotrope dress.
heliotrope	5.
	syl	he:li:o+trope
	pron	<1hEli*2tr*up>, <1helj*->
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used in geodetic surveying employing the sun's rays reflected by a mirror as a signal for the sighting of stations over long distances.
heliotrope	6.
	syl	he:li:o+trope
	pron	<1hEli*2tr*up>, <1helj*->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bloodstone}.
heliotropin	0.
	syl	he+li+ot+ro+pin
	pron	<2hEli1otr*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {piperonal}.
heliotropism	0.
	syl	he+li+ot+ro+pism
	pron	<2hEli1otr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the growth of a plant in response to the stimulus of sunlight.
heliotropic	sub
	head	heliotropism
	syl	he:li:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2hEli*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
heliotropically	sub
	head	heliotropism
	syl	he:li:o+1trop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
heliotype	1.
	syl	he:li:o+type
	pron	<1hEli*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing process in which an impression is taken in ink from a gelatin surface that has been exposed under a negative and prepared for printing. Also called: {heliotypy}.
heliotype	2.
	syl	he:li:o+type
	pron	<1hEli*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the gelatin plate produced by such a process.
heliotype	3.
	syl	he:li:o+type
	pron	<1hEli*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a print produced from such a plate.
heliotypic	sub
	head	heliotype
	syl	he:li:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2hEli*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
heliozoan	0.
	syl	he:li:o+zo+an
	pron	<2hEli*u1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any protozoan of the mostly freshwater order typically having a siliceous shell and stiff radiating pseudopodia: class (amoeba, etc.).
heliport	ety	C20: from #7heli (#7copter) #7+{port %1}
heliport	0.
	syl	hel:i+port
	pron	<1heli2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an airport for helicopters.
helium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7helio -#7+ -#7ium ; named from its having first been detected in the solar spectrum
helium	0.
	syl	he+li:um
	pron	<1hEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very light nonflammable colourless odourless element that is an inert gas, occurring in certain natural gases: used in balloons and in cryogenic research. Symbol: He; atomic no.: 2; atomic wt.: 4.0026; density: 0.178 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -272.2?%C; boiling pt.: -268.6?%C. See also {alpha particle}.
helix	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek: spiral; probably related to Greek helissein to twist
helices	infl
	head	helix
	or	helixes
	syl	hel:i+ces
	pron	<1heli2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
helixes	infl
	head	helix
	or	helices
	syl	he+lix:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
helix	1.
	syl	he+lix
	pron	<1hEliks>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve that lies on a cylinder or cone, at a constant angle to the line segments making up the surface; spiral.
helix	2.
	syl	he+lix
	pron	<1hEliks>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiral shape or form.
helix	3.
	syl	he+lix
	pron	<1hEliks>
	pos	n.
	def	the incurving fold that forms the margin of the external ear.
helix	4.
	syl	he+lix
	pron	<1hEliks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {volute} (sense 2)}.
helix	5.
	syl	he+lix
	pron	<1hEliks>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial gastropod mollusc of the genus which includes the garden snail
hell	ety	Old English hell; related to helan to cover, Old Norse hel, Gothic halja hell, Old High German hella 
hell	1.a.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or state of eternal punishment of the wicked after death, with Satan as its ruler.
hell	1.b.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	forces of evil regarded as residing there.
hell	2.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in various religions and cultures
	def	the abode of the spirits of the dead. See also {Hel, Hades, Sheol}.
hell	3.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	pain, extreme difficulty, etc.
hell	4.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cause of such difficulty or suffering.
	exam	1	war is hell.
hell	5.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	high spirits or mischievousness.
	exam	1	there's hell in that boy.
hell	6.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {hellbox}.
hell	7.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	a box used by a tailor for discarded material.
hell	8.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a gambling house, booth, etc.
for the hell of it	10.
	head	hell
	syl	for the hell of it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	for the fun of it.
hell	11.a.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	to give someone a severe reprimand or punishment.
hell	11.b.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	to be a source of annoyance or torment to someone.
hell for leather	13.
	head	hell
	syl	hell for leather.
	def	at great speed.
(come) hell or high water	14.
	head	hell
	syl	(come) hell or high water.
	qual	Informal.
	def	whatever difficulties may arise.
hell to pay	15.
	head	hell
	syl	hell to pay.
	qual	Informal.
	def	serious consequences, as of a foolish action.
hell	16.b.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of strong disagreement with a previous statement, request, order, etc.
hell	17.a.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	to create a noisy disturbance, as in fun.
hell	17.b.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	to react strongly and unfavourably.
what the hell	infl
	head	hell
	syl	what the hell
	pos	n.
who the hell	infl
	head	hell
	syl	who the hell
	pos	n.
hell	18.b.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of strong disagreement or disfavour.
	exam	1	the hell I will.
hell	19.
	syl	hell
	pron	<hel>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation of anger, annoyance, surprise, etc. (Also in exclamations such as {hell's bells, hell's teeth}, etc.).
he'll	0.
	syl	he'll
	pron	<hEl>, <unstressed> <El>, <hil>, <il>
	usage	contraction of
	def	he will he shall.
Helladic	0.
	syl	Hel+lad+ic
	pron	<he1l@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or related to the Bronze Age civilization that flourished about 2900 to 1100 #7b.c. on the Greek mainland and islands.
Hellas	0.
	syl	Hel+las
	pron	<1hel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Ancient Greek name for {Greece}.
hellbender	0.
	syl	hell+bend:er
	pron	<1hel2bend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large dark grey aquatic salamander, with internal gills: inhabits rivers in E and central U.S.: family
hellbent	0.
	syl	hell+bent
	pron	<2hel1bent>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive and foll. by on
	def	strongly or rashly intent.
hellbox	0.
	syl	hell+box
	pron	<1hel2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle used by printers for broken or unneeded type.
hellcat	0.
	syl	hell+cat
	pron	<1hel2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiteful fierce-tempered woman.
helldiver	0.
	syl	hell+div:er
	pron	<1hel2dIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a small greyish-brown North American grebe, with a small bill. Also called: {pied-billed grebe, dabchick}.
Helle	0.
	syl	Hel:le
	pron	<1heli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a daughter of King Athamas, who was borne away with her brother Phrixus on the golden winged ram. She fell from its back and was drowned in the Hellespont. See also {Phrixus, Golden Fleece}.
hellebore	ety	C14: from Greek helleboros, of uncertain origin
hellebore	1.
	syl	hel+le+bore
	pron	<1heli2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the Eurasian ranunculaceous genus esp. (black hellebore), typically having showy flowers and poisonous parts. See also {Christmas rose}.
hellebore	2.
	syl	hel+le+bore
	pron	<1heli2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various liliaceous plants of the N temperate genus esp. which have greenish flowers and yield alkaloids used in the treatment of heart disease.
helleborine	ety	C16: ultimately from Greek helleborin*_e a plant resembling hellebore
helleborine	0.
	syl	hel+le+bor+ine
	pron	<2heli1bc:rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate orchids of the genera and
Hellen	0.
	syl	Hel:len
	pron	<1helin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek legend
	def	a Thessalian king and eponymous ancestor of the Hellenes.
Hellenian	alt
	head	Hellene
	or	Hellene
	syl	Hel+le+ni:an
	pron	<he1lEni*n>
	pos	n.
Hellene	0.
	or	Hellenian
	syl	Hel+lene
	pron	<1helEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Greek}.
Hellenic	1.
	syl	Hel+len+ic
	pron	<he1lenik>, <-1lE->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ancient or modern Greeks or their language.
Hellenic	2.
	syl	Hel+len+ic
	pron	<he1lenik>, <-1lE->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Greece or the Greeks of the classical period (776-323 #7b.c.) #7. Com?!pare {Hellenistic}.
Hellenic	3.
	syl	Hel+len+ic
	pron	<he1lenik>, <-1lE->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Greek}.
Hellenic	4.
	syl	Hel+len+ic
	pron	<he1lenik>, <-1lE->
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages consisting of Greek in its various ancient and modern dialects.
Hellenically	sub
	head	Hellenic
	syl	Hel+1len:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hellenism	1.
	syl	Hel+len+ism
	pron	<1heli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, ideals, and pursuits associated with classical Greek civilization.
Hellenism	2.
	syl	Hel+len+ism
	pron	<1heli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit or national character of the Greeks.
Hellenism	3.
	syl	Hel+len+ism
	pron	<1heli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to, imitation of, or devotion to the culture of ancient Greece.
Hellenism	4.
	syl	Hel+len+ism
	pron	<1heli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Hellenisticism}. the cosmopolitan civilization of the Hellenistic world.
Hellenist	1.
	syl	Hel+len+ist
	pron	<1helinist>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Hellenizer}. (in the Hellenistic world) a non-Greek, esp. a Jew, who adopted Greek culture.
Hellenist	2.
	syl	Hel+len+ist
	pron	<1helinist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of the Greek civilization or language.
Hellenistical	alt
	head	Hellenistic
	or	Hellenistic
	syl	Hel+len+is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
Hellenistic	1.
	or	Hellenistical
	syl	Hel+len+is+tic
	pron	<2heli1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or relating to Greek civilization in the Mediterranean world, esp. from the death of Alexander the Great (323 #7b.c.) to the defeat of Antony and Cleopatra (30 #7b.c.) #7.
Hellenistic	2.
	or	Hellenistical
	syl	Hel+len+is+tic
	pron	<2heli1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Greeks or to Hellenism.
Hellenistically	sub
	head	Hellenistic
	syl	Hel+len+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hellenise	alt
	head	Hellenize
	or	Hellenize
	syl	Hel+len+ise
	pron	<1heli2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Hellenize	0.
	or	Hellenise
	syl	Hel+len+ize
	pron	<1heli2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become like the ancient Greeks.
Hellenization	sub
	head	Hellenize
	or	Hellenisation
	syl	Hel+len:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Hellenisation	sub
	head	Hellenize
	or	Hellenization
	syl	Hel+len:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Hellenizer	sub
	head	Hellenize
	or	Helleniser
	syl	Hel+len+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Helleniser	sub
	head	Hellenize
	or	Hellenizer
	syl	Hel+len+2is+er
	pos	n.
heller	ety	from German, after Hall, town in Swabia where the coins were minted
heller	infl
	syl	hel+ler.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heller	H1.1.
	syl	hel+ler
	pron	<1hel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various old German or Austrian coins of low denomination.
heller	H1.2.
	syl	hel+ler
	pron	<1hel*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {haler}.
heller	H2.0.
	syl	hel+ler
	pron	<1hel*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hellion}.
hellery	0.
	syl	hell+er:y
	pron	<1hel*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	wild or mischievous behaviour.
Cape	infl
	head	Helles
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Helles	0.
	syl	Hel+les
	pron	<1helis>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in NW Turkey, at the S end of the Gallipoli Peninsula.
Hellespont	0.
	syl	Hel+les+pont
	pron	<1heli2spont>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the {Dardanelles}.
hellfire	1.
	syl	hell+fire
	pron	<1hel2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the torment and punishment of hell, envisaged as eternal fire.
hellfire	2.
	syl	hell+fire
	pron	<1hel2fI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	characterizing sermons or preachers that emphasize this aspect of Christian belief.
hellgrammite	ety	C19: of unknown origin
hellgrammite	0.
	syl	hell+gram+mite
	pron	<1helgr*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the larva of the dobsonfly, about 10 cm long with biting mouthparts: used as bait for bass. Also called: {dobson}.
hellhole	0.
	syl	hell+hole
	pron	<1hel2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant or evil place.
hellhound	1.
	syl	hell+hound
	pron	<1hel2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a hound of hell.
hellhound	2.
	syl	hell+hound
	pron	<1hel2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a fiend.
hellion	ety	C19: probably from dialect hallion rogue, of unknown origin
hellion	0.
	syl	hel+lion
	pron	<1helj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rough or rowdy person, esp. a child; troublemaker. Also called: {heller}.
hellish	1.
	syl	hell+ish
	pron	<1heliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling hell.
hellish	2.
	syl	hell+ish
	pron	<1heliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked; cruel.
hellish	3.
	syl	hell+ish
	pron	<1heliS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very difficult or unpleasant.
hellishly	sub
	head	hellish
	syl	hell+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
hellishness	sub
	head	hellish
	syl	hell+ish+ness
	pos	n.
hello	ety	C19: see #7hallo 
hallo	infl
	head	hello
	or	hullo
	syl	hal+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
hullo	infl
	head	hello
	or	hallo
	syl	hul+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
hello	0.
	syl	hel+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
hello	1.
	syl	hel+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
	def	an expression of greeting used on meeting a person or at the start of a telephone call.
hello	2.
	syl	hel+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
	def	a call used to attract attention.
hello	3.
	syl	hel+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
	def	an expression of surprise.
hellos	infl
	head	hello
	syl	hel+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hello	4.
	syl	hel+lo
	pron	<he1l*u>, <h*-> <1hel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of saying or calling @6hello@9.
Hell's Angel	0.
	syl	Hell's An+gel
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a motorcycle gang of a kind originating in the U.S. in the 1950s, who typically dress in denim and Nazi-style paraphernalia and are noted for their initiation rites, lawless behaviour, etc.
helm	ety	Old English helma; related to Old Norse hjalm rudder, Old High German halmo 
helm	H1.1.a.
	syl	helm
	pron	<helm>
	pos	n.
	def	the wheel, tiller, or entire apparatus by which a vessel is steered.
helm	H1.1.b.
	syl	helm
	pron	<helm>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of the helm: that is, on the side of the keel opposite from that of the rudder.
helm	H1.2.
	syl	helm
	pron	<helm>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of leadership or control (esp. in the phrase {at the helm) }.
helm	H1.3.
	syl	helm
	pron	<helm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct or steer.
helmless	sub
	head	helm
	syl	helm+less
	pos	adj.
helm	ety	Old English helm; related to helan to cover, Old Norse hjalmr, Gothic hilms, Old High German helm helmet, Sanskrit *'s*'arman protection
helm	H2.1.
	syl	helm
	pron	<helm>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {helmet}.
helm	H2.2.
	syl	helm
	pron	<helm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to supply with a helmet.
Helmand	0.
	syl	Hel+mand
	pron	<1helm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Asia, rising in E Afghani?!stan and flowing generally southwest to a marshy lake, Hamun Helmand, on the border with Iran. Length: 1400 km (870 miles).
helmet	ety	C15: from Old French, diminutive of helme, of Germanic origin; see #7helm %2 &- #!hel+met+ed adj.
helmet	1.
	syl	hel+met
	pron	<1helmit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of protective or defensive armour for the head worn by soldiers, policemen, firemen, divers, etc. See also {crash helmet, pith helmet}.
helmet	2.
	syl	hel+met
	pron	<1helmit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a part or structure resembling a helmet, esp. the upper part of the calyx of certain flowers.
helmet-like	sub
	head	helmet
	syl	hel:met-2like
	pos	adj.
Helmholtz	0.
	syl	Helm:holtz
	pron	German <1helm2hclts>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Her@.mann Lu@.dwig Fer@.di@.nand von} (#!h$erman #!lu$:tv$I*,c #!f$erdi@!nant f@$n). 1821-94, German physiologist, physicist, and mathematician: helped to found the theory of the conservation of energy; invented the ophthalmoscope (1850); and investigated the mechanics of sight and sound.
Helmholtz function	ety	named after Baron Hermann Ludwig Ferdinand von H#7elmholtz 
Helmholtz function	0.
	syl	Helm:holtz func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a thermodynamic property of a system equal to the difference between its internal energy and the product of its temperature and its entropy. Symbol.
	exam	1	A
helminth	ety	C19: from Greek helmins parasitic worm
helminth	0.
	syl	hel+minth
	pron	<1helminT>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic worm, esp. a nematode or fluke.
helminthoid	sub
	head	helminth
	syl	hel+min+thoid
	pron	<1helmin2Tcid>, <hel1minTcid>
	pos	adj.
helminthiasis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek helminthian to be infested with worms
helminthiasis	0.
	syl	hel+min+thi:a+sis
	pron	<2helmin1TI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	infestation of the body with parasitic worms.
helminthic	1.
	syl	hel+min+thic
	pron	<hel1minTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by parasitic worms.
helminthic	2.
	syl	hel+min+thic
	pron	<hel1minTik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {vermifuge}.
helminthology	0.
	syl	hel+min+thol+o:gy
	pron	<2helmin1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of parasitic worms.
helminthological	sub
	head	helminthology
	syl	hel+min+tho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2helminT*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
helminthologist	sub
	head	helminthology
	syl	hel+min+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Jean Baptiste van	infl
	head	Helmont
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste van
	pron	<Z*~a> <ba1tist> <van>
	pos	n.
Helmont	0.
	syl	Hel:mont
	pron	Flemish <1helmcnt>
	pos	n.
	def	1577-1644, Flemish chemist and physician. He was the first to distinguish gases and claimed to have coined the word
H'eloise	0.
	syl	H*'e:lo:*"ise
	pron	<1el*u2Ez>, French <Alc1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	??1101-64, pupil, mistress, and wife of Abelard.
Helot	ety	C16: from Latin H*_elot*_es, from Greek Heil*_otes, alleged to have meant originally: inhabitants of Helos, who, after its conquest, were serfs of the Spartans
Helot	1.
	syl	Hel:ot
	pron	<1hel*t>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece, esp. Sparta
	def	a member of the class of unfree men above slaves owned by the state.
Helot	2.
	syl	Hel:ot
	pron	<1hel*t>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	usage	usually not cap.
	def	a serf or slave.
helotism	1.
	syl	hel+ot+ism
	pron	<1hel*2tiz*m>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being a Helot.
helotism	2.
	syl	hel+ot+ism
	pron	<1hel*2tiz*m>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	a sociopolitical system in which a class, minority, nation, etc., is held in a state of subjection.
helotism	3.
	syl	hel+ot+ism
	pron	<1hel*2tiz*m>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for {dulosis}.
helotism	xref
	syl	hel+ot+ism
	pron	<1hel*2tiz*m>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 1, 2): {helotage}.
helotry	1.
	syl	hel+ot+ry
	pron	<1hel*tri>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	serfdom or slavery.
helotry	2.
	syl	hel+ot+ry
	pron	<1hel*tri>, <1hE->
	pos	n.
	def	serfs or slaves as a class.
help	ety	Old English helpan; related to Old Norse hjalpa, Gothic hilpan, Old High German helfan 
help	1.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assist or aid (someone to do something), esp. by sharing the work, cost, or burden of something.
	exam	1	he helped his friend to escape;
	exam	2	she helped him climb out of the boat.
help	2.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alleviate the burden of (someone else) by giving assistance.
help	3.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assist (a person) to go in a specified direction.
	exam	1	help the old lady up from the chair.
help	4.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to promote or contribute to.
	exam	1	to help the relief operations.
help	5.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause improvement in (a situation, person, etc.).
	exam	1	crying won't help.
help	6.a.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to avoid or refrain from.
	exam	1	we can't help wondering who he is.
help	6.b.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by it
	def	to prevent or be responsible for.
	exam	1	I can't help it if it rains.
help	7.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alleviate (an illness, etc.).
help	8.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve (a customer).
	exam	1	can I help you, madam??
help	9.a.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to serve (someone with food, etc.) (usually in the phrase {help oneself}) .
	exam	1	may I help you to some more vegetables??
	exam	2	help yourself to peas.
help	9.b.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide (oneself with) without permission.
	exam	1	he's been helping himself to money out of the petty cash.
cannot help but	10.
	head	help
	syl	cannot help but.
	def	to be unable to do anything else except.
	exam	1	I cannot help but laugh.
help a person on	11.
	head	help
	or	off with
	syl	help a person on
	def	to assist a person in the putting on or removal of (clothes).
help	12.a.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	on my honour.
help	12.b.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	vb.
	def	no matter what.
	exam	1	so help me, I'll get revenge.
help	13.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of helping, or being helped, or a person or thing that helps.
	exam	1	she's a great help.
help	14.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	n.
	def	a helping.
help	15.a.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	n.
	def	a person hired for a job; employee, esp. a farm worker or domestic servant.
help	15.b.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	several employees collectively.
help	16.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of remedy.
	exam	1	there's no help for it.
help	17.
	syl	help
	pron	<help>
	pos	interj.
	def	used to ask for assistance.
helpable	sub
	head	help
	syl	help+a:ble
	pos	adj.
helper	sub
	head	help
	syl	help+er
	pos	n.
helpful	0.
	syl	help+ful
	pron	<1helpful>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving a useful function; giving help.
helpfully	sub
	head	helpful
	syl	help+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
helpfulness	sub
	head	helpful
	syl	help+ful+ness
	pos	n.
helping	0.
	syl	help+ing
	pron	<1helpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a single portion of food taken at a meal.
helping hand	0.
	syl	help+ing hand
	pos	n.
	def	assistance.
	exam	1	many people lent a helping hand in making arrangements for the party.
helpless	1.
	syl	help+less
	pron	<1helplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to manage independently.
helpless	2.
	syl	help+less
	pron	<1helplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	made powerless or weak.
	exam	1	they were helpless from so much giggling.
helpless	3.
	syl	help+less
	pron	<1helplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without help.
helplessly	sub
	head	helpless
	syl	help+less+ly
	pos	adv.
helplessness	sub
	head	helpless
	syl	help+less+ness
	pos	n.
Helpmann	0.
	syl	Help:mann
	pron	<1helpm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rob@.ert}. born 1909, Australian ballet dancer and choreographer: his ballets include (1944), (1965), and (1965).
helpmate	0.
	syl	help+mate
	pron	<1help2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a companion and helper, esp. a wife.
helpmeet	ety	C17: from the phrase an helpe meet (suitable) for him Genesis 2:18
helpmeet	0.
	syl	help+meet
	pron	<1help2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {helpmate}.
help out	1.
	syl	help out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to assist or aid (someone), esp. by sharing the burden.
help out	2.
	syl	help out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to share the burden or cost of something with (another person).
Helsingborg	0.
	syl	Hel+sing+borg
	pron	Swedish <2helsiG1bcrj>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {H*"alsingborg}.
Helsingor	0.
	syl	Hel+sing+o:\r
	pron	Danish <2helsAG1$o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Denmark, in NE Zealand: site of Kronborg Castle (16th century), famous as the scene of Shakespeare's Pop.: 37560 (1970). English name: {Elsinore}.
Helsinki	0.
	syl	Hel+sin+ki
	pron	<1helsiGki>, <hel1siG->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Finland, a port in the south on the Gulf of Finland: founded by Gustavus I of Sweden in 1550; replaced Turku as capital in 1812, while under Russian rule; university. Pop.: 510614 (1973 est.). Swedish name: {Hel+sing+fors} (@!h$els$I&n#!f@$rs).
helter-skelter	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin
helter-skelter	1.
	syl	hel:ter-skel:ter
	pron	<1helt*1skelt*>
	pos	adj.
	def	haphazard or carelessly hurried.
helter-skelter	2.
	syl	hel:ter-skel:ter
	pron	<1helt*1skelt*>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a helter-skelter manner.
helter-skelter	3.
	syl	hel:ter-skel:ter
	pron	<1helt*1skelt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a high spiral slide, as at a fairground.
helter-skelter	4.
	syl	hel:ter-skel:ter
	pron	<1helt*1skelt*>
	pos	n.
	def	disorder or haste.
helve	ety	Old English hielfe; related to Old Saxon h*`elvi, Old High German halb, Lithuanian k*`ilpa stirrup; see #7halter 
helve	1.
	syl	helve
	pron	<helv>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle of a hand tool such as an axe or pick.
helve	2.
	syl	helve
	pron	<helv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit a helve to (a tool).
Helvellyn	0.
	syl	Hel+vel+lyn
	pron	<hel1velin>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NW England, in the Lake District. Height: 950 m (3118 ft.).
Helvetia	1.
	syl	Hel+ve+tia
	pron	<hel1vES*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for Switzerland.
Helvetia	2.
	syl	Hel+ve+tia
	pron	<hel1vES*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman province in central Europe (1st century #7b.c. to the 5th century #7a.d.) #7, corresponding to part of S Germany and parts of W and N Switzerland.
Helvetian	1.
	syl	Hel+ve+tian
	pron	<hel1vES*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Helvetii.
Helvetian	2.
	syl	Hel+ve+tian
	pron	<hel1vES*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Swiss}.
Helvetian	3.
	syl	Hel+ve+tian
	pron	<hel1vES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or citizen of Switzerland.
Helvetian	4.
	syl	Hel+ve+tian
	pron	<hel1vES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Helvetii.
Helvetic	1.
	syl	Hel+vet+ic
	pron	<hel1vetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Helvetian or Swiss.
Helvetic	2.
	syl	Hel+vet+ic
	pron	<hel1vetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Helvetic Confessions or to Swiss Protestantism.
Helvetic	3.
	syl	Hel+vet+ic
	pron	<hel1vetik>
	pos	n.
	def	a Swiss Protestant or reformed Calvinist who subscribes to one of the two {Helvetic Confessions} (of faith) formulated in 1536 and 1566.
Helvetii	0.
	syl	Hel+ve:ti:i
	pron	<hel1vESi2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Celtic tribe from SW Germany who settled in Helvetia from about 200 #7b.c.
Claude Adrien	infl
	head	Helv'etius
	syl	Claude A:dri:en
	pron	<klo:d> <adri1*~e>
	pos	n.
Helv'etius	0.
	syl	Hel:v*'e:ti:us
	pron	<hel1vESi*s>, French <elvA1sjys>
	pos	n.
	def	1715-71, French philosopher. In his chief work (1758), he asserted that the mainspring of human action is self-interest and that differences in human intellects are due only to differences in education.
hem	ety	Old English hemm; related to Old Frisian hemme enclosed land
hem	H1.1.
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	n.
	def	an edge to a piece of cloth, made by folding the raw edge under and stitching it down.
hem	H1.2.
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hemline}.
hems	infl
	head	hem
	syl	hems
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hemming	infl
	head	hem
	syl	hem+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hemmed	infl
	head	hem
	syl	hemmed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hem	H1.3.
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a hem.
hem	H1.4.
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in, around, or about
	def	to enclose or confine.
hemmer	sub
	head	hem
	syl	hem+mer
	pos	n.
hem	H2.1.
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	n. interj.
	def	a representation of the sound of clearing the throat, used to gain attention, express hesitation, etc.
hems	infl
	head	hem
	syl	hems
	pos	vb.
hemming	infl
	head	hem
	syl	hem+ming
	pos	vb.
hemmed	infl
	head	hem
	syl	hemmed.
	pos	vb.
hem	H2.2.
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter this sound.
hem	H2.3.
	or	hum and haw
	syl	hem
	pron	<hem>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hesitate in speaking or in making a decision.
hem-	0.
	syl	hem-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a U.S. variant of {haemo-} before a vowel.
hema-	0.
	syl	he:ma-
	usage	combining form.
	def	a U.S. variant of {haemo-}.
he-men	infl
	head	he-man
	syl	he-men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
he-man	0.
	syl	he-man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a strongly built muscular man.
Hemel Hempstead	0.
	syl	Hem+el Hemp+stead
	pron	<1hem*l> <1hemstid>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in W Hertfordshire: designated a new town in 1947. Pop.: 69371 (1971).
hemelytron	ety	C19: from New Latin hemielytron, from #7hemi -#7+ Greek elutron a covering
hemielytron	alt
	head	hemelytron
	or	hemelytron
	syl	hem:i+el:y+tron
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
hemelytra	infl
	head	hemelytron
	syl	hem+el:y+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hemelytron	0.
	or	hemielytron
	syl	hem+el:y+tron
	pron	<he1meli2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	the forewing of plant bugs and related insects, having a thickened base and a membranous apex.
hemelytral	sub
	head	hemelytron
	or	hemielytral
	syl	hem+1el:y+tral
	pos	adj.
hemielytral	sub
	head	hemelytron
	or	hemelytral
	syl	hem:i+1el:y+tral
	pos	adj.
hemeralopia	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek h*_emeral*_ops, from h*_emera day+ alaos blind+ *_ops eye
hemeralopia	0.
	syl	hem+er:a+lo+pi:a
	pron	<2hem*r*1l*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see clearly in bright light. Nontechnical name: {day blindness}. Compare {nyctalopia}.
hemeralopic	sub
	head	hemeralopia
	syl	hem+er:a+lop+ic
	pron	<2hem?!*r*1lopik>
	pos	adj.
hemi-	ety	from Latin, from Greek h*_emi- 
hemi-	0.
	syl	hem:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	half.
	exam	1	hemicycle;
	exam	2	hemisphere.
-hemia	0.
	syl	-he:mi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	U.S. variant of {-aemia}.
hemialgia	0.
	syl	hem:i+al+gi:a
	pron	<2hemi1@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain limited to one side of the body.
hemianopsia	ety	C19: from #7hemi- +#7an- +Greek opsis sight
hemianopsia	0.
	syl	hem:i+an+ops+i:a
	pron	<2hemi@n1opsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of one half of the field of vision in both eyes. Also: {hem@.i+an+o+pi@.a} (@!h$em$I@an?!#!$$$up$I$$).
hemicellulose	0.
	syl	hem:i+cel+lu+lose
	pron	<2hemi1selju2l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of plant polysaccharides that occur chiefly in the cell wall.
hemichordate	1.
	syl	hem:i+chor+date
	pron	<2hemi1kc:2dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any small wormlike marine animal of the subphylum (or having numerous gill slits in the pharynx: phylum (chordates).
hemichordate	2.
	syl	hem:i+chor+date
	pron	<2hemi1kc:2dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the subphylum
hemichordate	xref
	syl	hem:i+chor+date
	pron	<2hemi1kc:2dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {acorn worm}.
hemicycle	1.
	syl	hem:i+cy+cle
	pron	<1hemi2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a semicircular structure, room, arena, wall, etc.
hemicycle	2.
	syl	hem:i+cy+cle
	pron	<1hemi2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {semicircle}.
hemicyclic	sub
	head	hemicycle
	syl	hem:i+cy+clic
	pron	<2hemi1sIklik>, <-1sik->
	pos	adj.
hemidemisemiquaver	0.
	syl	hem:i+dem:i+sem:i+qua:ver
	pron	<2hemi2demi1semi2kwAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note having the time value of one sixty-fourth of a semibreve. Usual U.S. name: {sixty-fourth note}.
hemielytra	infl
	head	hemielytron
	syl	hem:i+el:y+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hemielytron	0.
	syl	hem:i+el:y+tron
	pron	<2hemi1eli2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hemelytron}.
hemielytral	sub
	head	hemielytron
	syl	hem:i+1el:y+tral
	pos	adj.
hemihedral	0.
	syl	hem:i+he+dral
	pron	<2hemi1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	exhibiting only half the number of planes necessary for complete symmetry.
hemihydrate	0.
	syl	hem:i+hy+drate
	pron	<2hemi1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a hydrate in which there are two molecules of substance to every molecule of water.
hemihydrated	sub
	head	hemihydrate
	syl	hem:i+1hy+drat+ed
	pos	adj.
hemimorphic	0.
	syl	hem:i+mor+phic
	pron	<2hemi1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having different forms at each end of an axis.
hemimorphism	sub
	head	hemimorphic
	or	hemimorphy
	syl	hem:i+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
hemimorphy	sub
	head	hemimorphic
	or	hemimorphism
	syl	hem:i+2mor+phy
	pos	n.
hemimorphite	0.
	syl	hem:i+mor+phite
	pron	<2hemi1mc:fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white mineral consisting of hydrated zinc silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form: a common ore of zinc. Formula: Zn\4Si\2O\7(OH)\2.H\2O. Former names: {calamine} (U.S.), {smithsonite} (Brit.).
Ernest	infl
	head	Hemingway
	syl	Er:nest.
	pos	n.
Hemingway	0.
	syl	Hem:ing:way
	pron	<1hemiG2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1961, U.S. novelist and short-story writer. His novels include (1926), (1929), (1940), and (1952): Nobel prize for literature 1954.
hemiola	ety	New Latin, from Greek h*_emiolia ratio of one to one and a half, from #7hemi -#7+ (h) olos whole
hemiolia	alt
	head	hemiola
	or	hemiola
	syl	hem:i:o+li:a
	pos	n.
hemiola	0.
	or	hemiolia
	syl	hem:i:o+la
	pron	<2hemi1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a rhythmical device involving the superimposition of, for example, two notes in the time of three. Also called: {sesquialtera}.
hemiolic	sub
	head	hemiola
	syl	hem:i+ol+ic
	pron	<2hemi1olik>
	pos	adj.
hemiparasemiparasite	alt
	head	hemiparasite
	or	hemiparasite
	syl	hem:i+par:a+sem:i+par:a+site
	pos	n.
hemiparasite	1.
	or	hemiparasemiparasite
	syl	hem:i+par:a+site
	pron	<2hemi1p@ri2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic plant, such as mistletoe, that carries out photo?!synthesis but also obtains food from its host.
hemiparasite	2.
	or	hemiparasemiparasite
	syl	hem:i+par:a+site
	pron	<2hemi1p@ri2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism that can live independently or parasitically.
hemiplegia	0.
	syl	hem:i+ple:gi:a
	pron	<2hemi1plEJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	paralysis of one side of the body, usually as the result of injury to the brain. Compare {paraplegia, quadriplegia}.
hemiplegic	sub
	head	hemiplegia
	syl	hem:i+1ple+gic
	pos	adj.
hemipod	alt
	head	hemipode
	or	hemipode
	syl	hem:i+pod
	pron	<1hemi2pod>
	pos	n.
hemipode	0.
	or	hemipod
	syl	hem:i+pode
	pron	<1hemi2p*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {button quail}.
hemipteran	ety	C19: from #7hemi -#7+ Greek pteron wing
hemipteron	alt
	head	hemipteran
	or	hemipteran
	syl	he+mip+ter+on
	pron	<hi1mipt*2ron>
	pos	n.
hemipteran	0.
	or	hemipteron
	syl	he+mip+ter+an
	pron	<hi1mipt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any hemipterous insect.
hemipteran	alt
	head	hemipterous
	or	hemipterous
	syl	he+mip+ter+an
	pos	adj.
hemipterous	0.
	or	hemipteran
	syl	he+mip+ter+ous
	pron	<hi1mipt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a large order of insects having sucking or piercing mouthparts specialized as a beak (rostrum). The group is divided into the suborders (aphids, cicadas, etc.) and (water bugs, bedbugs, etc.).
hemisphere	1.
	syl	hem:i+sphere
	pron	<1hemi2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one half of a sphere.
hemisphere	2.a.
	syl	hem:i+sphere
	pron	<1hemi2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	half of the terrestrial globe, divided into {northern} and {southern hemispheres} by the equator or into {eastern} and {western hemi?!spheres} by some meridians, usually 0?% and 180?%.
hemisphere	2.b.
	syl	hem:i+sphere
	pron	<1hemi2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a map or projection of one of the hemispheres.
hemisphere	3.
	syl	hem:i+sphere
	pron	<1hemi2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two halves of the celestial sphere that lie north or south of the celestial equator.
hemisphere	4.
	syl	hem:i+sphere
	pron	<1hemi2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	short for {cerebral hemisphere}.
hemispheric	sub
	head	hemisphere
	or	hemispherical
	syl	hem:i+spher+ic
	pron	<2hemi1sferik>
	pos	adj.
hemispherical	sub
	head	hemisphere
	or	hemispheric
	syl	hem:i+1spher:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hemispheroid	0.
	syl	hem:i+spher+oid
	pron	<2hemi1sfi*rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	half of a spheroid.
hemispheroidal	sub
	head	hemispheroid
	syl	hem:i+spher+1oi+dal
	pos	adj.
hemistich	0.
	syl	hem:i+stich
	pron	<1hemi2stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a half line of verse.
hemiterpene	0.
	syl	hem:i+ter+pene
	pron	<2hemi1tR:pEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of simple unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as isoprene, having the formula C\5H\8.
hemitrope	0.
	syl	hem:i+trope
	pron	<1hemi2tr*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for { {twin} (sense 3)}.
hemitropic	sub
	head	hemitrope
	syl	hem:i+trop+ic
	pron	<2hemi1tropik>
	pos	adj.
hemline	0.
	syl	hem+line
	pron	<1hem2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the level to which the hem of a skirt or dress hangs; hem.
	exam	1	knee-length hemlines.
hemlock	ety	Old English hymlic; perhaps related to hymele hop plant, Middle Low German homele, Old Norwegian humli, Old Slavonic ch*uumel*"i 
hemlock	1.
	syl	hem+lock
	pron	<1hem2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous poisonous Eurasian plant, having finely divided leaves, spotted stems, and small white flowers. U.S. name: {poison hemlock}. See also {water hemlock}.
hemlock	2.
	syl	hem+lock
	pron	<1hem2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous drug derived from this plant.
hemlock	3.
	syl	hem+lock
	pron	<1hem2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hemlock spruce}. any coniferous tree of the genus of North America and E Asia, having short flat needles: family See also {western hemlock}.
hemlock	4.
	syl	hem+lock
	pron	<1hem2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used for lumber and as a source of wood pulp.
hemmer	0.
	syl	hem+mer
	pron	<1hem*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment on a sewing machine for hemming.
hemo-	0.
	syl	he:mo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	U.S. variant of {haemo-}.
hemp	ety	Old English h@anep; related to Old Norse hampr, Old High German hanaf, Greek kannabis, Dutch hennep  &- #!hemp+en or #!hemp+@!like adj.
hemp	1.
	syl	hemp
	pron	<hemp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cannabis, marijuana}. an annual strong-smelling Asian moraceous plant, having tough fibres, deeply lobed leaves, and small greenish flowers. See also {Indian hemp}.
hemp	2.
	syl	hemp
	pron	<hemp>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of this plant, used to make canvas, rope, etc.
hemp	3.
	syl	hemp
	pron	<hemp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several narcotic drugs obtained from some varieties of this plant, esp. from Indian hemp. See {bhang, cannabis, hashish, marijuana}.
hemp	xref
	syl	hemp
	pron	<hemp>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {bowstring hemp}.
hemp agrimony	0.
	syl	hemp ag+ri+mo+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, with small clusters of reddish flowers: family (composites).
hemp nettle	1.
	syl	hemp net+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy weedy plant, of northern regions, having helmet-shaped pink, purple, and white flowers and toothed leaves: family (labiates).
hemp nettle	2.
	syl	hemp net+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants of the genus
hemstitch	1.
	syl	hem+stitch
	pron	<1hem2stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative edging stitch, usually for a hem, in which the cross threads are stitched in groups.
hemstitch	2.
	syl	hem+stitch
	pron	<1hem2stiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate (a hem, etc.) with hemstitches.
hemstitcher	sub
	head	hemstitch
	syl	hem+2stitch:er
	pos	n.
hen	ety	Old English henn; related to Old High German henna, Old Frisian henne 
hen	1.
	syl	hen
	pron	<hen>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of any bird, esp. the adult female of the domestic fowl.
hen	2.
	syl	hen
	pron	<hen>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of certain other animals, such as the lobster.
hen	3.
	syl	hen
	pron	<hen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman regarded as gossipy or foolish.
hen	4.
	syl	hen
	pron	<hen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a term of affectionate address, used to women and girls.
hens-and-chickens	infl
	head	hen-and-chickens
	syl	hens-and-chick:ens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing. pl.
hen-and-chickens	0.
	syl	hen-and-chick:ens
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	any of several plants, such as the houseleek and ground ivy, that produce many offsets or runners.
henbane	0.
	syl	hen+bane
	pron	<1hen2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous solanaceous Mediterranean plant, with sticky hairy leaves and funnel-shaped greenish flowers: yields the drug hyoscyamine.
henbit	0.
	syl	hen+bit
	pron	<1hen2bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, that is native to Europe and has toothed opposite leaves and small dark red flowers: family (labiates).
hence	ety	Old English hionane; related to Old High German hinana away from here, Old Irish cen on this side
hence	1.
	syl	hence
	pron	<hens>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	for this reason; following from this; therefore.
hence	2.
	syl	hence
	pron	<hens>
	pos	adv.
	def	from this time.
	exam	1	a year hence.
hence	3.a.
	syl	hence
	pron	<hens>
	pos	adv.
	def	from here or from this world; away.
hence	3.b.
	syl	hence
	pron	<hens>
	pos	adv.
	def	from this origin or source.
hence	4.
	syl	hence
	pron	<hens>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	begone&! away&!
henceforwards	infl
	head	henceforth
	or	henceforward
	syl	hence+for:wards
	pos	adv.
henceforward	infl
	head	henceforth
	or	henceforwards
	syl	hence+?!for:ward
	pos	adv.
henceforth	0.
	syl	hence+forth
	pron	<1hens1fc:T>
	pos	adv.
	def	from this time forward; from now on.
henchman	ety	C14 hengestman, from Old English hengest stallion+#7{man }; related to Old Norse hestr horse, Old High German hengist gelding
henchmen	infl
	head	henchman
	syl	hench+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
henchman	1.
	syl	hench+man
	pron	<1henCm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a faithful attendant or supporter.
henchman	2.
	syl	hench+man
	pron	<1henCm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a squire; page.
hencoop	0.
	syl	hen+coop
	pron	<1hen2ku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cage for poultry.
hendeca-	ety	from Greek hendeka, from hen, neuter of heis one+ deka ten
hendeca-	0.
	syl	hen:dec:a-
	usage	combining form.
	def	eleven.
	exam	1	hendecagon;
	exam	2	hendeca?!hedron;
	exam	3	hendecasyllable.
hendecagon	0.
	syl	hen+dec:a+gon
	pron	<hen1dek*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having 11 sides.
hendecagonal	sub
	head	hendecagon
	syl	hen+de+cag:o+nal
	pron	<2hendi1k@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
hendecahedrons	infl
	head	hendecahedron
	or	hendecahedra
	syl	hen+dec:a+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hendecahedra	infl
	head	hendecahedron
	or	hendecahedrons
	syl	hen+dec:a+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hendecahedron	0.
	syl	hen+dec:a+he+dron
	pron	<2hendek*1hedr*n>, <-1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having 11 plane faces. See also {polyhedron}.
hendecasyllable	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek hendekasullabos 
hendecasyllable	0.
	syl	hen+dec:a+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1hendek*2sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse line of 11 syllables.
hendecasyllabic	sub
	head	hendecasyllable
	syl	hen+dec:a+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<hen2dek*si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
hendiadys	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, changed from Greek phrase hen dia duoin, literally: one through two
hendiadys	0.
	syl	hen+di:a+dys
	pron	<hen1dI*dis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhetorical device by which two nouns joined by a conjunction, usually are used instead of a noun and a modifier, as in instead of
Jimi	infl
	head	Hendrix
	syl	Jim:i.
	pos	n.
Hendrix	0.
	syl	Hen+drix
	pron	<1hendriks>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1942-70, U.S. rock guitarist and vocalist, noted for his outrageous stage performances and his heavy, loud, acid-rock style.
henequen	ety	C19: from American Spanish henequ*'en, probably of Taino origin
henequin	infl
	head	henequen
	or	heniquen
	syl	hen+e:quin
	pron	<1henikin>
	pos	n.
heniquen	infl
	head	henequen
	or	henequin
	syl	hen:i+quen
	pron	<1henikin>
	pos	n.
henequen	1.
	syl	hen+e:quen
	pron	<1henikin>
	pos	n.
	def	an agave plant, that is native of Yucat*'an.
henequen	2.
	syl	hen+e:quen
	pron	<1henikin>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of this plant, used in making rope, twine, and coarse fabrics.
henge	ety	back formation from S#7tonehenge 
henge	0.
	syl	henge
	pron	<henJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular area, often containing a circle of stones or sometimes wooden posts, dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Ages.
Hengelo	0.
	syl	Heng+e:lo
	pron	Dutch <1heG*lo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Netherlands, in Overijssel province on the Twente Canal: industrial centre, esp. for textiles. Pop.: 72062 (1973 est.).
Hengist	0.
	syl	Hen:gist
	pron	<1heGgist>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??488 #7a.d., a leader, with his brother Horsa, of the first Jutish settlers in Britain; he is thought to have conquered Kent (??455).
Heng-yang	0.
	syl	Heng-yang
	pron	<1heG1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE central China, in Hunan province on the Siang River. Pop.: 235000 (1953).
hen harrier	0.
	syl	hen har+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a common harrier, that flies over fields and marshes and nests in marshes and open land. U.S. names: {marsh hawk, marsh harrier}.
henhouse	0.
	syl	hen+house
	pron	<1hen2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a coop for hens.
Sonja	infl
	head	Henie
	syl	Son:ja
	pron	<1scnj*>
	pos	n.
Henie	0.
	syl	He:nie
	pron	<1heni>
	pos	n.
	def	1912-69, Norwegian figure-skater.
Henley-on-Thames	0.
	syl	Hen:ley-on-Thames
	pron	<1henli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in SE Oxfordshire on the River Thames: a riverside resort with an annual regatta. Pop.: 11402 (1971). Often shortened to {Henley}.
henna	ety	C16: from Arabic hinn*_a' alcanna
henna	1.
	syl	hen+na
	pron	<1hen*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lythraceous shrub or tree, of Asia and N Africa, with white or reddish fragrant flowers.
henna	2.
	syl	hen+na
	pron	<1hen*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish dye obtained from the powdered leaves of this plant, used as a cosmetic and industrial dye.
henna	3.
	syl	hen+na
	pron	<1hen*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown or brown colour. {~}
henna	4.
	syl	hen+na
	pron	<1hen*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dye with henna.
henna	xref
	syl	hen+na
	pron	<1hen*>
	pos	n.
	def	Archaic name (for senses 1, 2): {camphire}.
henneries	infl
	head	hennery
	syl	hen+ner:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hennery	0.
	syl	hen+ner:y
	pron	<1hen*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or farm for keeping poultry.
henotheism	ety	C19: from Greek heis one+ theos god
henotheism	0.
	syl	hen:o+the:ism
	pron	<1hen*uTE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship of one deity (of several) as the special god of one's family, clan, or tribe.
henotheist	sub
	head	henotheism
	syl	hen:o+the:ist
	pos	n.
henotheistic	sub
	head	henotheism
	syl	hen:o+the:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
hen party	0.
	syl	hen par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a party at which only women are present. Compare {stag party}.
henpeck	0.
	syl	hen+peck
	pron	<1hen2pek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a woman
	def	to harass or torment (a man, esp. her husband) by persistent nagging.
henpecked	sub
	head	henpeck
	syl	hen+2pecked
	pos	adj.
Henrietta Maria	0.
	syl	Hen:ri:et:ta Ma:ri:a
	pron	<2henri1et*> <m*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	1609-69, queen of England (1625-49), the wife of Charles I; daughter of Henry IV of France. Her Roman Catholicism contributed to the un?!popularity of the crown in the period leading to the Civil War.
hen run	0.
	syl	hen run
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure for hens, esp. one made of chicken wire.
henry	ety	C19: named after Joseph H#7enry 
henry	infl
	syl	hen+ry
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
henries	infl
	head	henry
	or	henrys
	syl	hen+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
henrys	infl
	head	henry
	or	henries
	syl	hen+rys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
henry	0.
	syl	hen+ry
	pron	<1henri>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of electric inductance; the inductance of a closed circuit in which an emf of 1 volt is produced when the current varies uniformly at the rate of 1 ampere per second. Symbol: H
Joseph	1.
	head	Henry
	syl	Jo:seph.
	def	1797-1878, U.S. physicist. He discovered the principle of electromagnetic induction inde?!pendently of Faraday and constructed the first electromagnetic motor (1829). He also discovered self-induction and the oscillatory nature of electric discharges (1842).
O	2.
	head	Henry
	syl	O.
	def	See {O. Henry}.
Patrick	3.
	head	Henry
	syl	Pat:rick.
	def	1736-99, American statesman and orator, a leading opponent of British rule during the War of American Independence.
Henry I	0.
	syl	Hen:ry I
	pos	n.
	def	1068-1135, king of England (1100-35) and duke of Normandy (1106-35); son of William the Conqueror: crowned in the absence of his elder brother, Robert II, duke of Normandy; conquered Normandy (1106).
Henry II	1.
	syl	Hen:ry II
	pos	n.
	def	1133-89, first Plantagenet king of England (1154-89): extended his Anglo-French domains and instituted judicial and financial reforms. His attempts to control the church were opposed by Becket.
Henry II	2.
	syl	Hen:ry II
	pos	n.
	def	1519-59, king of France (1547-59); husband of Catherine de' Medici. He recovered Calais from the English (1558) and suppressed the Huguenots.
Henry III	1.
	syl	Hen:ry III
	pos	n.
	def	1207-72, king of England (1216-72); son of John. His incompetent rule provoked the Baron's War (1264-65), during which he was captured by Simon de Montfort.
Henry III	2.
	syl	Hen:ry III
	pos	n.
	def	1551-89, king of France (1574-89). He plotted the massacre of Huguenots on St. Bartholomew's Day (1572) with his mother Catherine de' Medici, thus exacerbating the religious wars in France.
Henry IV	1.
	syl	Hen:ry IV
	pos	n.
	def	1050-1106, Holy Roman Emperor (1084-1105) and king of Germany (1056-1105). He was excommunicated by Pope Gregory VII, whom he deposed (1084).
Henry IV	2.
	syl	Hen:ry IV
	pos	n.
	def	surnamed 1367-1413, first Lancastrian king of England (1399-1413); son of John of Gaunt: deposed Richard II (1399) and suppressed rebellions led by Owen Glendower and Sir Henry Percy.
Henry IV	3.
	syl	Hen:ry IV
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1553-1610, first Bourbon king of France (1589-1610). He obtained toleration for the Huguenots with the Edict of Nantes (1598) and restored prosperity to France following the religious wars (1562-98).
Henry V	0.
	syl	Hen:ry V
	pos	n.
	def	1387-1422, king of England (1413-22); son of Henry IV. He defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt (1415), conquered Normandy (1419), and was recognized as heir to the French throne (1420).
Henry VI	0.
	syl	Hen:ry VI
	pos	n.
	def	1421-71, last Lancastrian king of England (1422-61; 1470-71); son of Henry V. He suffered periods of insanity, which led to the loss by 1453 of all his possessions in France except Calais and to the Wars of the Roses (1455-85). He was deposed by Edward IV (1461) but was briefly restored to the throne (1470).
Henry VII	0.
	syl	Hen:ry VII
	pos	n.
	def	1457-1509, first Tudor king of England (1485-1509). He came to the throne (1485) after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field, ending the Wars of the Roses. Royal power and the prosperity of the country greatly increased during his reign.
Henry VIII	0.
	syl	Hen:ry VIII
	pos	n.
	def	1491-1547, king of England (1509-47); second son of Henry VII. His divorce from Catherine of Aragon and marriage to Anne Boleyn (1533) precipitated the Act of Su?!premacy, making Henry supreme head of the Church in England. Anne Boleyn was executed (1536) and Henry subsequently married Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Catherine Howard, and Catherine Parr. His reign is also noted for the fame of his succession of advisers, Wolsey, Thomas More, and Thomas Cromwell.
Henry's law	ety	C19: named after William Henry (1774-1836), English chemist
Henry's law	0.
	syl	Hen:ry's law
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the principle that the amount of a gas dissolved at equilibrium in a given quantity of a liquid is proportional to the pressure of the gas in contact with the liquid.
Robert	infl
	head	Henryson
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Henryson	0.
	syl	Hen:ry:son
	pron	<1henrisN>
	pos	n.
	def	??1430-??1506, Scottish poet. His works include (1593), a sequel to Chaucer's and the pastoral dialogue
Henry the Navigator	0.
	syl	Hen:ry the Nav:i+ga+tor
	pos	n.
	def	1394-1460, prince of Portugal, noted for his patronage of Portuguese voyages of exploration of the W coast of Africa.
Philip	infl
	head	Henslowe
	syl	Phil:ip.
	pos	n.
Henslowe	0.
	syl	Hens:lowe
	pron	<1henzl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1616, English theatre manager, noted also for his diary.
hent	ety	Old English hentan to pursue; related to huntian to #7hunt 
hent	1.
	syl	hent
	pron	<hent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to seize; grasp.
hent	2.
	syl	hent
	pron	<hent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	anything that has been grasped, esp. by the mind.
Hans Werner	infl
	head	Henze
	syl	Hans Wer:ner
	pron	<hans 1vern*). born 1926, WAst GArman composAr, whosA works, in many stylAs, includA thA opAras>
	pos	n.
Henze	0.
	syl	Hen:ze
	pron	German <1hents*>
	pos	n.
	usage	The Stag King 1956),; The Bassarids 1974), and; The Stag King 1956),; The Tedious Way to the Place of Natasha Ungeheuer 1970
	def	and the oratorio (1968).
hepper	infl
	head	hep
	syl	hep+per
	pos	adj.
heppest	infl
	head	hep
	syl	hep+pest.
	pos	adj.
hep	0.
	syl	hep
	pron	<hep>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an earlier word for { {hip%4}}.
heparin	ety	C20: from Greek h*_epar the liver+-#7in 
heparin	0.
	syl	hep:a+rin
	pron	<1hep*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysaccharide, containing sulphate groups, present in most body tissues: an anticoagulant used in the treatment of thrombosis.
heparinoid	sub
	head	heparin
	syl	hep:a+rin+2oid
	pos	adj.
hepatic	ety	C15: from Latin h*_epaticus, from Greek h*_epar liver
hepatic	1.
	syl	he+pat+ic
	pron	<hi1p@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the liver.
hepatic	2.
	syl	he+pat+ic
	pron	<hi1p@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of or relating to the liverworts.
hepatic	3.
	syl	he+pat+ic
	pron	<hi1p@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the colour of liver.
hepatic	4.
	syl	he+pat+ic
	pron	<hi1p@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various drugs for use in treating diseases of the liver.
hepatic	5.
	syl	he+pat+ic
	pron	<hi1p@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {liverwort}.
hepatica	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin: liverwort, from Latin h*_epaticus of the liver
hepatica	0.
	syl	he+pat:i+ca
	pron	<hi1p@tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous woodland plant of the N temperate genus having three-lobed leaves and white, mauve, or pink flowers.
hepatitis	0.
	syl	hep:a+ti+tis
	pron	<2hep*1tItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the liver. See also {infectious hepatitis, serum hepatitis}.
hepato-	ety	from Greek h*_epat-, h*_epar 
Katharine	infl
	head	Hepburn
	syl	Kath:a:rine.
	pos	n.
Hepburn	0.
	syl	Hep:burn
	pron	<1hep2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, U.S. film actress, whose films include (1940), (1949), (1951), and (1968).
hepcat	0.
	syl	hep+cat
	pron	<1hep2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete slang.
	def	a person who is hep, esp. a player or admirer of jazz and swing in the 1940s.
Hephaistos	alt
	head	Hephaestus
	or	Hephaestus
	syl	He:phais:tos
	pron	<hi1fIstos>
	pos	n.
Hephaestus	0.
	or	Hephaistos
	syl	He:phaes:tus
	pron	<hi1fEst*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the lame god of fire and metal-working. Roman counterpart: {Vulcan}.
Hepplewhite	ety	C18: named after George Hepplewhite (died 1786), English cabinetmaker
Hepplewhite	0.
	syl	Hep:ple:white
	pron	<1hepL2wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a style of ornamental and carved 18th-century English furniture, of which oval or shield-shaped open chairbacks are characteristic.
hepta-	ety	from Greek
heptad	ety	C17: from Greek heptas seven
heptad	1.
	syl	hep+tad
	pron	<1hept@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of seven.
heptad	2.
	syl	hep+tad
	pron	<1hept@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the number or sum of seven.
heptad	3.
	syl	hep+tad
	pron	<1hept@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an atom or element with a valency of seven.
heptadecanoic acid	0.
	syl	hep+ta+de:ca+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hept*2dek*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline water-insoluble carboxylic acid used in organic synthesis. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\1\5COOH. Also called: {margaric acid}.
heptagon	0.
	syl	hep+ta+gon
	pron	<1hept*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having seven sides.
heptagonal	sub
	head	heptagon
	syl	hep+tag:o+nal
	pron	<hep1t@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
heptahedron	0.
	syl	hep+ta+he+dron
	pron	<2hept*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having seven plane faces. See also {polyhedron}.
heptahedral	sub
	head	heptahedron
	syl	hep+ta+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
heptamerous	0.
	syl	hep+tam+er+ous
	pron	<hep1t@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts such as petals or sepals
	def	arranged in groups of seven.
heptameter	0.
	syl	hep+tam+e:ter
	pron	<hep1t@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse line of seven metrical feet.
heptametrical	sub
	head	heptameter
	syl	hep:ta+met+ri+cal
	pron	<2hept*1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
heptane	ety	C19: from #7hepta -#7+ -#7ane, so called because it has seven carbon atoms
heptane	0.
	syl	hep+tane
	pron	<1heptAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkane existing in eight isomeric forms, esp. the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms heptane), which is found in petroleum and used as an anaesthetic. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\5CH\3 .
heptangular	0.
	syl	hep+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<hep1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having seven angles.
heptarchies	infl
	head	heptarchy
	syl	hep+tar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heptarchy	1.
	syl	hep+tar+chy
	pron	<1hepta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by seven rulers.
heptarchy	2.
	syl	hep+tar+chy
	pron	<1hepta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a state divided into seven regions each under its own ruler.
heptarchy	3.a.
	syl	hep+tar+chy
	pron	<1hepta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the seven kingdoms into which Anglo-Saxon England is thought to have been divided from about the 7th to the 9th centuries #7a.d. : Kent, East Anglia, Essex, Sussex, Wessex, Mercia, and Northumbria.
heptarchy	3.b.
	syl	hep+tar+chy
	pron	<1hepta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the period when this grouping existed.
heptarch	sub
	head	heptarchy
	syl	hep+tarch
	pos	n.
heptarchic	sub
	head	heptarchy
	or	heptarchal
	syl	hep+1tar+chic
	pos	adj.
heptarchal	sub
	head	heptarchy
	or	heptarchic
	syl	hep+1tar+chal
	pos	adj.
heptastich	0.
	syl	hep+ta+stich
	pron	<1hept*2stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a poem, strophe, or stanza that consists of seven lines.
Heptateuch	ety	C17: from Late Latin Heptateuchos, from Greek #7hepta -#7+ teukhos book
Heptateuch	0.
	syl	Hep+ta+teuch
	pron	<1hept*2tju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the first seven books of the Old Testament.
heptavalent	0.
	syl	hep+tav:a+lent
	pron	<hep1t@v*l*nt>, <2hept*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of seven. Also: {septivalent}.
heptose	0.
	syl	hep+tose
	pron	<1hept*us>, <-t*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any monosaccharide that has seven carbon atoms per molecule.
Hepworth	0.
	syl	Hep:worth
	pron	<1hepw*T>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Bar@.ba@.ra}. 1903-75, English sculptress of abstract works.
her	ety	Old English hire, genitive and dative of h*_eo #7she, feminine of h*_e #7{he %1}; related to Old High German ira, Gothic iz*_os, Middle Dutch hare #e Usage. See at me.
her	1.
	syl	her
	pron	<hR:>, <unstressed> <h*>, <*>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to a female person or animal.
	exam	1	he loves her;
	exam	2	they sold her a bag;
	exam	3	something odd about her;
	exam	4	lucky her&!
her	2.
	syl	her
	pron	<hR:>, <unstressed> <h*>, <*>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to things personified as feminine or traditionally to ships and nations.
her	3.
	syl	her
	pron	<hR:>, <unstressed> <h*>, <*>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	objective
	def	a dialect word for {herself} when used as an indirect object.
	exam	1	she needs to get her a better job.
her	4.
	syl	her
	pron	<hR:>, <unstressed> <h*>, <*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	objective
	def	of, belonging to, or associated with her.
	exam	1	her silly ideas;
	exam	2	her hair;
	exam	3	her smoking annoys me.
her	1.
	syl	her.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	heraldic.
her	2.
	syl	her.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	heraldry.
Here	alt
	head	Hera
	or	Hera
	syl	He:re
	pron	<1hi*r*>
	pos	n.
Hera	0.
	or	Here
	syl	He:ra
	pron	<1hi*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the queen of the Olympian gods and sister and wife of Zeus. Roman counterpart: {Juno}.
Heraclea	0.
	syl	Her:a+cle:a
	pron	<2her*1klE*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several ancient Greek colonies. The most famous is the S Italian site where Pyrrhus of Epirus defeated the Romans (280 #7b.c.) #7.
Herakles	alt
	head	Heracles
	or	Heracles
	syl	Her:a:kles
	pron	<1her*2klEz>
	pos	n.
Heracles	0.
	or	Herakles
	syl	Her:a:cles
	pron	<1her*2klEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual name (in Greek) for {Hercules}.
Heraclean	sub
	head	Heracles
	or	Heraklean
	syl	Her:a+1cle:an
	pos	adj.
Heraklean	sub
	head	Heracles
	or	Heraclean
	syl	Her:a+1kle:an
	pos	adj.
Heraklid	alt
	head	Heraclid
	or	Heraclid
	syl	Her:a+klid
	pron	<1her*klid>
	pos	n.
Heraclidae	infl
	head	Heraclid
	or	Heraklidae
	syl	Her:a+cli+dae
	pron	<2her*1klIdE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Heraklidae	infl
	head	Heraclid
	or	Heraclidae
	syl	Her:a+kli+dae
	pron	<2her*1klIdE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Heraclid	0.
	or	Heraklid
	syl	Her:a+clid
	pron	<1her*klid>
	pos	n.
	def	any person claiming descent from Hercules, esp. one of the Dorian aristocrats of Sparta.
Heraclidan	sub
	head	Heraclid
	or	Heraklidan
	syl	Her:a+cli+dan
	pron	<2her*1klIdN>
	pos	adj.
Heraklidan	sub
	head	Heraclid
	or	Heraclidan
	syl	Her:a+kli+dan
	pron	<2her*1klIdN>
	pos	adj.
Heraclitus	0.
	syl	Her:a:cli:tus
	pron	<2her*1klIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??535-??475 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, who held that fire is the primordial substance of the universe and that all things are in perpetual flux.
Heraklion	alt
	head	Herakleion
	or	Herakleion
	syl	He+ra+kli+on
	pron	Greek <i1raklicn>
	pos	n.
Herakleion	0.
	or	Heraklion
	syl	He+ra+klei+on
	pron	Greek <i1raklicn>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {Ir*'aklion}.
herald	ety	C14: from Old French herault, of Germanic origin; compare Old English here war; see #7wield 
herald	1.a.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who announces important news.
herald	1.b.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	herald angels.
herald	2.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often literary.
	def	a forerunner; harbinger.
herald	3.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the intermediate rank of heraldic officer, between king-of-arms and pursuivant.
herald	4.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	an official at a tournament.
herald	5.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce publicly.
herald	6.
	syl	her+ald
	pron	<1her*ld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to precede or usher in.
heraldic	1.
	syl	he+ral+dic
	pron	<he1r@ldik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to heraldry.
heraldic	2.
	syl	he+ral+dic
	pron	<he1r@ldik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to heralds.
heraldically	sub
	head	heraldic
	syl	he+1ral+di+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
heraldries	infl
	head	heraldry
	syl	her+ald+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heraldry	1.
	syl	her+ald+ry
	pron	<1her*ldri>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation or study concerned with the classification of armorial bearings, the allocation of rights to bear arms, the tracing of genealogies, etc.
heraldry	2.
	syl	her+ald+ry
	pron	<1her*ldri>
	pos	n.
	def	the duties and pursuit of a herald.
heraldry	3.
	syl	her+ald+ry
	pron	<1her*ldri>
	pos	n.
	def	armorial bearings, insignia, devices, etc.
heraldry	4.
	syl	her+ald+ry
	pron	<1her*ldri>
	pos	n.
	def	heraldic symbols or symbolism.
heraldry	5.
	syl	her+ald+ry
	pron	<1her*ldri>
	pos	n.
	def	the show and ceremony of heraldry.
heraldist	sub
	head	heraldry
	syl	her+ald+ist
	pos	n.
heralds' college	0.
	syl	her+alds' col+lege
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {college of arms}.
Herat	0.
	syl	He+rat
	pron	<he1r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Afghanistan, on the Hari Rud River: on the site of several ancient cities; at its height as a cultural centre in the 15th century. Pop.: 108750 (1973 est.).
H'erault	0.
	syl	H*'e+rault
	pron	French <A1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S France, in Languedoc region. Capital: Montpellier. Pop.: 658858 (1975). Area: 6224 sq. km (2427 sq. miles).
herb	ety	C13: from Old French herbe, from Latin herba grass, green plants
herb	1.
	syl	herb
	pron	<hR:b>, U.S. <R:rb>
	pos	n.
	def	a seed-bearing plant whose aerial parts do not persist above ground at the end of the growing season; herbaceous plant.
herb	2.a.
	syl	herb
	pron	<hR:b>, U.S. <R:rb>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various usually aromatic plants, such as parsley, rue, and rosemary, that are used in cookery and medicine.
herb	2.b.
	syl	herb
	pron	<hR:b>, U.S. <R:rb>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a herb garden.
herblike	sub
	head	herb
	syl	herb+2like
	pos	adj.
herbaceous	1.
	syl	her+ba+ceous
	pron	<hR:1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating or relating to plants or plant parts that are fleshy as opposed to woody.
	exam	1	a herbaceous plant.
herbaceous	2.
	syl	her+ba+ceous
	pron	<hR:1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petals and sepals
	def	green and leaflike.
herbaceous	3.
	syl	her+ba+ceous
	pron	<hR:1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to herbs.
herbaceously	sub
	head	herbaceous
	syl	her+1ba+ceous+ly
	pos	adv.
herbaceous border	0.
	syl	her+ba+ceous bor+der
	pos	n.
	def	a flower bed that primarily contains perennials rather than annuals.
herbage	1.
	syl	herb+age
	pron	<1hR:biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	herbaceous plants collectively, esp. the edible parts on which cattle, sheep, etc., graze.
herbage	2.
	syl	herb+age
	pron	<1hR:biJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the vegetation of pasture land; pasturage.
herbal	1.
	syl	herb+al
	pron	<1hR:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to herbs. {~}
herbal	2.
	syl	herb+al
	pron	<1hR:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a book describing and listing the properties of plants.
herbalist	1.
	syl	herb+al+ist
	pron	<1hR:bList>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grows, collects, sells, or specializes in the use of herbs, esp. medicinal herbs.
herbalist	2.
	syl	herb+al+ist
	pron	<1hR:bList>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a descriptive botanist.
herbariums	infl
	head	herbarium
	or	herbariia
	syl	her+bar+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herbariia	infl
	head	herbarium
	or	herbariums
	syl	her+bar+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herbarium	1.
	syl	her+bar+i:um
	pron	<hR:1be*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of dried plants that are mounted and classified systematically.
herbarium	2.
	syl	her+bar+i:um
	pron	<hR:1be*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, room, etc., in which such a collection is kept.
herbarial	sub
	head	herbarium
	syl	her+1bar+i:al
	pos	adj.
herb bennet	ety	from Old French herbe benoite, literally: blessed herb, from Medieval Latin herba benedicta 
herb bennet	0.
	syl	herb ben+net
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian and N African rosaceous plant, with yellow flowers. Also called: {wood avens, bennet}.
herb Christopher	ety	C16: named after St. Christopher 
herbs Christopher	infl
	head	herb Christopher
	syl	herbs Chris:to:pher.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herb Christopher	0.
	syl	herb Chris:to:pher
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {baneberry}.
George	infl
	head	Herbert
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Herbert	0.
	syl	Her:bert
	pron	<1hR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1593-1633, English Metaphysical poet. His chief work is (1633).
herb Gerard	ety	C16: named after St. Gerard (feast day April 23), who was invoked by those suffering from gout
herbs Gerard	infl
	head	herb Gerard
	syl	herbs Ge:rard.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herb Gerard	0.
	syl	herb Ge:rard
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {goutweed}.
herbicide	0.
	syl	herb:i+cide
	pron	<1hR:bi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical that destroys plants, esp. one used to control weeds.
herbicidal	sub
	head	herbicide
	syl	her+bi+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
herbivore	ety	C19: from New Latin herbivora grass-eaters
herbivore	0.
	syl	her+bi+vore
	pron	<1hR:bi2vc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that feeds on grass and other plants.
herbivorous	sub
	head	herbivore
	syl	her+biv:o+rous
	pron	<hR:1biv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
herbivorously	sub
	head	herbivore
	syl	her+1biv:o+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
herbivorousness	sub
	head	herbivore
	syl	her+1biv:o+rous+ness
	pos	n.
herb of grace	0.
	syl	herb of grace
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {rue} (the plant).
herb Paris	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin herba paris, literally: herb of a pair: so called because the four leaves on the stalk look like a true lovers' knot; associated in folk etymology with Paris, France
herbs Paris	infl
	head	herb Paris
	syl	herbs Par+is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herb Paris	0.
	syl	herb Par+is
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian woodland plant, with a whorl of four leaves and a solitary yellow flower: formerly used medicinally: family
herb Robert	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin herba Roberti herb of Robert, probably named after St. Robert, 11th-century French ecclesiastic
herbs Robert	infl
	head	herb Robert
	syl	herbs Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herb Robert	0.
	syl	herb Rob:ert
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing N temperate geraniaceous plant, with strongly scented divided leaves and small purplish flowers.
herbier	infl
	head	herby
	syl	herb:i+er
	pos	adj.
herbiest	infl
	head	herby
	syl	herb:i+est.
	pos	adj.
herby	1.
	syl	herb:y
	pron	<1hR:bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in herbs.
herby	2.
	syl	herb:y
	pron	<1hR:bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to medicinal or culinary herbs.
Hercegovina	0.
	syl	Her+ce+go+vi+na
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1hertse2gcvina>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Herzegovina}.
Herculaneum	0.
	syl	Her+cu+la+ne:um
	pron	<2hR:kju1lAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in SW Italy, of marked Greek character, on the S slope of Vesuvius: buried along with Pompeii by an eruption of the volcano (79 #7b.c.) #7. Excavation has uncovered well preserved streets, houses, etc.
herculean	1.
	syl	her+cu+le:an
	pron	<2hR:kju1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring tremendous effort, strength, etc..
	exam	1	a herculean task.
herculean	2.
	syl	her+cu+le:an
	pron	<2hR:kju1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	resembling Hercules in strength, courage, etc.
Heracles	infl
	head	Hercules
	or	Herakles
	syl	Her:a:cles
	pos	n.
Herakles	infl
	head	Hercules
	or	Heracles
	syl	Her:a:kles
	pos	n.
Hercules	H1.1.
	syl	Her:cu:les
	pron	<1hR:kju2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Alcides}. a hero noted for his great strength, courage, and for the performance of twelve immense labours.
Hercules	H1.2.
	syl	Her:cu:les
	pron	<1hR:kju2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a man of outstanding strength or size.
Herculean	sub
	head	Hercules
	syl	Her+cu+1le:an
	pos	adj.
Heraclean	sub
	head	Hercules
	or	Heraklean
	syl	Her:a+1cle:an
	pos	adj.
Heraklean	sub
	head	Hercules
	or	Heraclean
	syl	Her:a+1kle:an
	pos	adj.
Herculeis	infl
	head	Hercules
	syl	Her+cu+le:is
	pron	<2hR:kju?!1lEis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Hercules	H2.1.
	syl	Her+cu+les
	pron	<1hR:kju2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a large constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Lyra and Corona Borealis.
Hercules	H2.2.
	syl	Her+cu+les
	pron	<1hR:kju2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous crater in the NW quadrant of the moon, about 70 kilometres in diameter.
hercules beetle	0.
	syl	her+cu+les bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a very large tropical American scarabaeid beetle, the male has two large anterior curved horns.
Hercules'-club	1.
	syl	Her:cu:les'-club
	pos	n.
	def	a prickly North American araliaceous shrub, with medicinal bark and leaves.
Hercules'-club	2.
	syl	Her:cu:les'-club
	pos	n.
	def	a prickly North American rutaceous tree, with medicinal bark and berries.
Hercynian	ety	C16: from Latin Hercynia silva the Hercynian forest (i.e., the wooded mountains of central Germany, esp. the Erzgebirge)
Hercynian	0.
	syl	Her+cyn+i:an
	pron	<hR:1sini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a period of mountain building in Europe in the late Palaeozoic.
herd	ety	Old English heord; related to Old Norse hj*"orth, Gothic hairda, Old High German herta, Greek k*'orthus troop
herd	1.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of mammals living and feeding together, esp. a group of cattle, sheep, etc.
herd	2.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a large group of people.
the	3.
	head	herd
	syl	the.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	the large mass of ordinary people.
herd	4.a.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a man or boy who tends livestock.
herd	4.b.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	goatherd;
	exam	2	swineherd.
herd	5.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collect or be collected into or as if into a herd.
herd	6.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive forward in a large group.
herd	7.
	syl	herd
	pron	<hR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look after (livestock).
herd-book	0.
	syl	herd-book
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the pedigrees of breeds of pigs, cattle, etc.
herder	0.
	syl	herd+er
	pron	<1hR:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who cares for or drives herds of cattle or flocks of sheep, esp. on an open range. Brit. equivalent: {herdsman}.
Johann Gottfried von	infl
	head	Herder
	syl	Jo:hann Gott:fried von
	pron	<1jo:han> <1gctfrEt> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Herder	0.
	syl	Her:der
	pron	German <1herd*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1744-1803, German philosopher, critic, and poet, the leading figure in the movement in German literature. His chief work is (1784-91).
herdic	ety	C19: named after P. Herdic, 19th-century American inventor
herdic	0.
	syl	her+dic
	pron	<1hR:dik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small horse-drawn carriage with a rear entrance and side seats.
herd instinct	0.
	syl	herd in+stinct
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the inborn tendency to associate with others and follow the group's behaviour.
herdsmen	infl
	head	herdsman
	syl	herds+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herdsman	0.
	syl	herds+man
	pron	<1hR:dzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who breeds, rears, or cares for cattle or (rarely) other livestock in the herd. U.S. equivalent: {herder}.
Herdwick	ety	C19: from obsolete herdwick pasture, sheep farm (see #7herd (sense 4), #7{wick %2}); the breed is thought to have originated on the herdwicks of Furness Abbey
Herdwick	0.
	syl	Herd+wick
	pron	<1hR:dwik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardy breed of coarse-woolled sheep from NW England.
here	ety	Old English h*_er; related to Old Norse h*_er, Old High German hiar, Old Saxon h*_ir 
here	1.
	syl	here
	pron	<hi*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, at, or to this place, point, case, or respect.
	exam	1	we come here every summer;
	exam	2	here, the policemen have no guns;
	exam	3	here comes Roy.
here and there	2.
	head	here
	syl	here and there.
	def	at several places in or throughout an area.
here goes	3.
	head	here
	syl	here goes.
	def	an exclamation indicating that the speaker is about to perform an action.
here's to	4.
	head	here
	syl	here's to.
	def	a formula used in proposing a toast to someone or something.
here we go again	5.
	head	here
	syl	here we go again.
	def	an event or process is about to repeat itself.
neither here nor there	6.
	head	here
	syl	neither here nor there.
	def	of no relevance or impor?!tance.
this here	7.
	head	here
	syl	this here.
	def	See { {this} (senses 1-3)}.
hereabout	alt
	head	hereabouts
	or	hereabouts
	syl	here+a:bout
	pos	adv.
hereabouts	0.
	or	hereabout
	syl	here+a:bouts
	pron	<1hi*r*2bauts>
	pos	adv.
	def	in this region or neighbourhood; near this place.
hereafter	1.
	syl	here+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*r1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	in a subsequent part of this document, matter, case, etc.
hereafter	2.
	syl	here+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*r1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	def	a less common word for {henceforth}.
hereafter	3.
	syl	here+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*r1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at some time in the future.
hereafter	4.
	syl	here+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*r1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a future life after death.
hereafter	5.
	syl	here+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*r1a:ft*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	life after death.
hereafter	6.
	syl	here+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*r1a:ft*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the future.
hereat	0.
	syl	here+at
	pron	<2hi*r1@t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	because of this.
hereby	1.
	syl	here+by
	pron	<2hi*1bI>
	pos	adv.
	usage	used in official statements, proclamations, etc.
	def	by means of or as a result of this.
hereby	2.
	syl	here+by
	pron	<2hi*1bI>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	nearby.
heredes	0.
	syl	he+re:des
	pron	<hi1rEdEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {heres}.
hereditable	0.
	syl	he+red:i+ta:ble
	pron	<hi1redit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {heritable}.
hereditability	sub
	head	hereditable
	syl	he+2red:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
hereditably	sub
	head	hereditable
	syl	he+1red:i+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
hereditament	1.
	syl	her+e:dit:a+ment
	pron	<2heri1dit*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	any kind of property capable of being inherited.
hereditament	2.
	syl	her+e:dit:a+ment
	pron	<2heri1dit*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	property that before 1926 passed to an heir if not otherwise disposed of by will.
hereditarianism	0.
	syl	he+red:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<h*2redi1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a school of thought that emphasizes the influence of heredity in the determination of human behaviour. Compare {environmentalism}.
hereditary	1.
	syl	he+red:i+tar:y
	pron	<hi1redit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denot?!ing factors that can be transmitted genetically from one generation to another.
hereditary	2.a.
	syl	he+red:i+tar:y
	pron	<hi1redit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	descending or capable of descending to succeeding generations by inheritance.
hereditary	2.b.
	syl	he+red:i+tar:y
	pron	<hi1redit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	transmitted or transmissible according to established rules of descent.
hereditary	3.
	syl	he+red:i+tar:y
	pron	<hi1redit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from one's ancestors; traditional.
	exam	1	hereditary feuds.
hereditarily	sub
	head	hereditary
	syl	he+1red:i+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
hereditariness	sub
	head	hereditary
	syl	he+1red:i+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
hereditist	0.
	syl	he+red:i+tist
	pron	<h*1redi2tist>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who places the role of heredity above that of the environment as the determining factor in human or animal behaviour.
heredity	ety	C16: from Old French heredite, from Latin h*_er*_edit*_as inheritance; see #7heir 
heredities	infl
	head	heredity
	syl	he+red+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heredity	1.
	syl	he+red+i:ty
	pron	<hi1rediti>
	pos	n.
	def	the transmission from one generation to another of genetic factors that determine individual characteristics: responsible for the resemblances between parents and offspring.
heredity	2.
	syl	he+red+i:ty
	pron	<hi1rediti>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum total of the inherited factors or their characteristics in an organism.
Hereford	1.
	syl	Her+e:ford
	pron	<1herif*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W England, in Hereford and Worcester county on the River Wye: trading centre for agricultural produce. Pop.: 46503 (1971).
Hereford	2.
	syl	Her+e:ford
	pron	<1herif*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardy breed of beef cattle characterized by a red body, red and white head, and white markings.
Hereford and Worcester	0.
	syl	Her+e:ford and Worces+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a county of the W Midlands of England, formed in 1974 from the two former separate counties minus a small area of NW Worcestershire. Adminis?!trative centre: Worcester. Pop.: 594200 (1976 est.). Area: 3965 sq. km (1531 sq. miles).
Herefordshire	0.
	syl	Her+e:ford+shire
	pron	<1herif*d2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former county of W England, since 1974 part of Hereford and Worcester: drained chiefly by the River Wye: important agriculturally (esp. for fruit and cattle).
herein	1.
	syl	here+in
	pron	<2hi*r1in>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	in or into this place, thing, document, etc.
herein	2.
	syl	here+in
	pron	<2hi*r1in>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in this respect, circumstance, etc.
hereinafter	0.
	syl	here+in+af:ter
	pron	<2hi*rin1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	in a subsequent part or from this point on in this document, statement, etc.
hereinbefore	0.
	syl	here+in+be:fore
	pron	<2hi*rinbi1fc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	in a previous part of or previously in this document, statement, etc.
hereinto	0.
	syl	here+in:to
	pron	<2hi*r1intu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	into this place, circumstance, etc.
hereof	0.
	syl	here+of
	pron	<2hi*r1ov>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	of or concerning this.
hereon	0.
	syl	here+on
	pron	<2hi*r1on>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {hereupon}.
Hero	infl
	head	Herero
	or	Heros
	syl	He+ro
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Heros	infl
	head	Herero
	or	Hero
	syl	He+ros
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Herero	1.
	syl	He+re:ro
	pron	<h*1re*2r*u>, <1he*r*2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a formerly rich cattle-keeping Negroid people of southern Africa, living chiefly in central Namibia.
Herero	2.
	syl	He+re:ro
	pron	<h*1re*2r*u>, <1he*r*2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
heres	ety	from Latin
haeres	alt
	head	heres
	or	heres
	syl	hae+res
	pron	<1hi*rEz>
	pos	n.
heredes	infl
	head	heres
	or	haeredes
	syl	he+re:des
	pron	<hi1rEdEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
haeredes	infl
	head	heres
	or	heredes
	syl	hae+re:des
	pron	<hi1rEdEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heres	0.
	or	haeres
	syl	he+res
	pron	<1hi*rEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	an heir.
heresiarch	0.
	syl	he+re:si+arch
	pron	<hi1rEzi2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the leader or originator of a heretical movement or sect.
heresy	ety	C13: from Old French eresie, from Late Latin haeresis, from Latin: sect, from Greek hairesis a choosing, from hairein to choose
heresies	infl
	head	heresy
	syl	her+e:sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heresy	1.a.
	syl	her+e:sy
	pron	<1her*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion or doctrine contrary to the orthodox tenets of a religious body or church.
heresy	1.b.
	syl	her+e:sy
	pron	<1her*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of maintaining such an opinion or doctrine.
heresy	2.
	syl	her+e:sy
	pron	<1her*si>
	pos	n.
	def	any opinion or belief that is or is thought to be contrary to official or established theory.
heresy	3.
	syl	her+e:sy
	pron	<1her*si>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in or adherence to unorthodox opinion.
heretic	1.
	syl	her+e:tic
	pron	<1her*tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a person who maintains beliefs contrary to the established teachings of his Church.
heretic	2.
	syl	her+e:tic
	pron	<1her*tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds unorthodox opinions in any field.
heretical	sub
	head	heretic
	syl	he+ret:i+cal
	pron	<hi1retikL>
	pos	adj.
heretically	sub
	head	heretic
	syl	he+1ret:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hereto	1.
	syl	here+to
	pron	<2hi*1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	to this place, thing, matter, document, etc.
hereto	2.
	syl	here+to
	pron	<2hi*1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	an obsolete word for {hitherto}.
heretofore	1.
	syl	here+to+fore
	pron	<2hi*tu1fc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	until now; before this time.
heretofore	2.
	syl	here+to+fore
	pron	<2hi*tu1fc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	previous; former.
heretofore	3.
	syl	here+to+fore
	pron	<2hi*tu1fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the past.
hereunder	1.
	syl	here+un:der
	pron	<2hi*r1^nd*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	usage	in documents, etc.
	def	below this; subsequently; hereafter.
hereunder	2.
	syl	here+un:der
	pron	<2hi*r1^nd*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	under the terms or authority of this.
hereunto	0.
	syl	here+un:to
	pron	<2hi*r^n1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {hereto} (sense 1).
hereupon	1.
	syl	here+up:on
	pron	<2hi*r*1pon>
	pos	adv.
	def	following immediately after this; at this stage.
hereupon	2.
	syl	here+up:on
	pron	<2hi*r*1pon>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	upon this thing, point, subject, etc.
Hereward	0.
	syl	He:re:ward
	pron	<1heriw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	called 11th-century Anglo-Saxon rebel, who defended the Isle of Ely against William the Conqueror (1070-71): a subject of many legends.
herewith	1.
	syl	here+with
	pron	<2hi*1wi@d>, <-1wiT>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare or formal.
	def	together with this.
	exam	1	we send you herewith your statement of account.
herewith	2.
	syl	here+with
	pron	<2hi*1wi@d>, <-1wiT>
	pos	adv.
	def	a less common word for {hereby} (sense 1).
heriot	ety	Old English heregeatwa, from here army+ geatwa equipment
heriot	0.
	syl	her:i+ot
	pron	<1heri*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a death duty paid by villeins and free tenants to their lord, often consisting of the dead man's best beast or chattel.
Herisau	0.
	syl	He+ri+sau
	pron	German <1hA:rizau>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Switzerland, capital of Appenzell Outer Rhodes demicanton. Pop.: 14597 (1970).
heritable	ety	C14: from Old French, from heriter to #7inherit 
heritable	1.
	syl	her+it+a:ble
	pron	<1herit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being inherited; inheritable.
heritable	2.
	syl	her+it+a:ble
	pron	<1herit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	capable of inheriting.
heritability	sub
	head	heritable
	syl	her+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
heritably	sub
	head	heritable
	syl	her+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
heritage	ety	C13: from Old French; see #7heir 
heritage	1.
	syl	her+it+age
	pron	<1heritiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something inherited at birth, such as personal characteristics, status, and possessions.
heritage	2.
	syl	her+it+age
	pron	<1heritiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has been transmitted from the past or handed down by tradition.
heritage	3.
	syl	her+it+age
	pron	<1heritiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is reserved for a particu?!lar person or group or the outcome of an action, way of life, etc..
	exam	1	the sea was their heritage;
	exam	2	the heritage of violence.
heritage	4.
	syl	her+it+age
	pron	<1heritiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	any property, esp. land, that by law has descended or may descend to an heir.
heritage	5.a.
	syl	her+it+age
	pron	<1heritiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the Israelites regarded as belonging inalienably to God.
heritage	5.b.
	syl	her+it+age
	pron	<1heritiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the land of Canaan regarded as God's gift to the Israelites.
heritor	0.
	syl	her:i+tor
	pron	<1herit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or law.
	def	a person who inherits; inheritor.
heritress	sub
	head	heritor
	or	heritrix
	syl	her:i+tress
	pron	<1heritris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
heritrix	sub
	head	heritor
	or	heritress
	syl	her:i+trix
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
herl	ety	C15: from Middle Low German herle, of obscure origin
harl	alt
	head	herl
	or	herl
	syl	harl
	pos	n.
herl	1.
	or	harl
	syl	herl
	pron	<hR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	the barb or barbs of a feather, used to dress fishing flies.
herl	2.
	or	harl
	syl	herl
	pron	<hR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly dressed with such barbs.
herm	ety	C16: from Latin herma, from Greek herm*_es H#7ermes 
herma	alt
	head	herm
	or	herm
	syl	her+ma
	pron	<1hR:mE>
	pos	n.
herms	infl
	head	herm
	syl	herms
	pron	<1hR:mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hermae	infl
	head	herm
	or	hermai
	syl	her+mae
	pron	<1hR:mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hermai	infl
	head	herm
	or	hermae
	syl	her+mai
	pron	<1hR:mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herm	0.
	or	herma
	syl	herm
	pron	<hR:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a stone head of Hermes surmounting a square stone pillar.
Hermannstadt	0.
	syl	Her+mann+stadt
	pron	<1herman2Stat>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Sibiu}.
hermaphrodite	ety	C15: from Latin hermaphrod*_itus, from Greek, after H#7ermaphroditus 
hermaphrodite	1.
	syl	her+maph+ro+dite
	pron	<hR:1m@fr*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an individual animal or flower that has both male and female reproductive organs.
hermaphrodite	2.
	syl	her+maph+ro+dite
	pron	<hR:1m@fr*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having both male and female sexual characteristics and genital tissues.
hermaphrodite	3.
	syl	her+maph+ro+dite
	pron	<hR:1m@fr*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing in which two opposite forces or qualities are combined.
hermaphrodite	4.
	syl	her+maph+ro+dite
	pron	<hR:1m@fr*2dIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the characteristics of an hermaphrodite.
hermaphroditic	sub
	head	hermaphrodite
	or	hermaphroditical
	syl	her+2maph+ro+1dit+ic
	pos	adj.
hermaphroditical	sub
	head	hermaphrodite
	or	hermaphroditic
	syl	her+2maph+ro+1dit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hermaphroditically	sub
	head	hermaphrodite
	syl	her+2maph+ro+1dit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hermaphrodite brig	0.
	syl	her+maph+ro+dite brig
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with two masts, rigged square on the foremast and fore-and-aft on the aftermast. Also called: {brigantine}.
Hermaphroditus	0.
	syl	Her:maph:ro:di:tus
	pron	<hR:2m@fr*1dIt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Hermes and Aphrodite who merged with the nymph Salmacis to form one body.
hermeneutical	alt
	head	hermeneutic
	or	hermeneutic
	syl	her+me:neu+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
hermeneutic	1.
	or	hermeneutical
	syl	her+me:neu+tic
	pron	<2hR:mi1nju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the interpretation of Scripture; using or relating to hermeneutics.
hermeneutic	2.
	or	hermeneutical
	syl	her+me:neu+tic
	pron	<2hR:mi1nju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	interpretive.
hermeneutically	sub
	head	hermeneutic
	syl	her+me:1neu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hermeneutist	sub
	head	hermeneutic
	syl	her+me:1neu+tist
	pos	n.
hermeneutics	ety	C18: from Greek herm*_eneutikos expert in interpre?!tation, from herm*_eneuein to interpret, from herm*_eneus interpreter, of uncertain origin
hermeneutics	1.
	syl	her+me:neu+tics
	pron	<2hR:mi1nju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of interpretation, esp. of Scripture.
hermeneutics	2.
	syl	her+me:neu+tics
	pron	<2hR:mi1nju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of theology that deals with the principles and methodology of exegesis.
Hermes	H1.0.
	syl	Her:mes
	pron	<1hR:mEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the messenger and herald of the gods; the divinity of commerce, cunning, theft, travellers, and rascals. He was represented as wearing winged sandals. Roman counterpart: {Mercury}.
Hermes	H2.0.
	syl	Her+mes
	pron	<1hR:mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a small asteroid that passes within 353000 kilometres of the earth.
Hermes Trismegistus	ety	Greek: Hermes thrice-greatest
Hermes Trismegistus	0.
	syl	Her:mes Tris:me:gis:tus
	pron	<2trism*1Jist*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek name for the Egyptian god Thoth, credited with various works on mysticism and magic.
hermetic	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin herm*_eticus belonging to H#7ermes T#7rismegistus, traditionally the inventor of a magic seal
hermetical	alt
	head	hermetic
	or	hermetic
	syl	her+met:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hermetic	0.
	or	hermetical
	syl	her+met+ic
	pron	<hR:1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	sealed so as to be airtight.
hermetically	sub
	head	hermetic
	syl	her+1met:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hermetic	1.
	syl	Her+met+ic
	pron	<hR:1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Hermes Trismegistus or the writings and teachings ascribed to him.
Hermetic	2.
	syl	Her+met+ic
	pron	<hR:1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient science, esp. alchemy.
hermit	ety	C13: from Old French hermite, from Late Latin er*_em*_ita, from Greek er*_emit*_es living in the desert, from er*_emia desert, from er*_emos lonely
hermit	1.
	syl	her+mit
	pron	<1hR:mit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the early Christian recluses.
hermit	2.
	syl	her+mit
	pron	<1hR:mit>
	pos	n.
	def	any person living in solitude.
hermitic	sub
	head	hermit
	or	hermitical
	syl	her+1mit+ic
	pos	adj.
hermitical	sub
	head	hermit
	or	hermitic
	syl	her+1mit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hermitically	sub
	head	hermit
	syl	her+1mit:i+cal:ly
	pos	adv.
hermit-like	sub
	head	hermit
	syl	her:mit-?!2like
	pos	adj.
hermitage	1.
	syl	her+mit+age
	pron	<1hR:mitiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the abode of a hermit.
hermitage	2.
	syl	her+mit+age
	pron	<1hR:mitiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any place where a person may live in seclusion; retreat.
Hermithe	infl
	head	Hermitage
	syl	Her+mi+the.
	pos	n.
Hermitage	H1.0.
	syl	Her+mi+tage
	pron	<1hR:mitiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an art museum in Leningrad, originally a palace built by Catherine the Great.
Hermitage	H2.0.
	syl	Her+mit+age
	pron	<1hR:mitiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a full-bodied red or white wine from the Rh*^one valley at Tain-l'Ermitage, in SE France.
hermit crab	0.
	syl	her+mit crab
	pos	n.
	def	any small soft-bodied decapod crustacean of the genus and related genera, living in and carrying about the empty shells of whelks or similar molluscs.
Hermitian conjugate	ety	C19: after Charles Hermite (1822-1901), French mathematician
Hermitian conjugate	0.
	syl	Her+mit+i:an con+ju+gate
	pron	<hR:1miti*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a matrix that is the transpose of the matrix of the complex conjugates of the entries of a given matrix. Also called: {adjoint}.
Hermitian matrix	ety	C20: after Charles Hermite (1822-1901), French mathematician
Hermitian matrix	0.
	syl	Her+mit+i:an ma+trix
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a matrix whose transpose is equal to the matrix of the complex conjugates of its entries.
Mount	infl
	head	Hermon
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Hermon	0.
	syl	Her+mon
	pron	<1hR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain on the border between Lebanon and SW Syria, in the Anti-Lebanon Range: represent?!ed the NE limits of Israeli conquests under Moses and Joshua. Height: 2830 m (9286 ft.).
Hermosillo	0.
	syl	Her+mo+si+llo
	pron	Spanish <2Armo1si$yo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Mexico, capital of Sonora state, on the Sonora River: university (1938); winter resort and commercial centre for an agricultural and mining region. Pop.: 247887 (1975 est.).
Hermoupolis	0.
	syl	Her+mou+po+lis
	pron	<hR:1mu:p*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Greece, capital of Cyclades department, on the E coast of Syros Island. Pop.: 13502 (1971).
hern	0.
	syl	hern
	pron	<hR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {heron}.
Herne	0.
	syl	Her+ne
	pron	German <1hern*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia, in the Ruhr on the Rhine-Herne Canal. Pop.: 102229 (1974 est.).
hernia	ety	C14: from Latin
hernias	infl
	head	hernia
	or	herniae
	syl	her+ni:as
	pron	<-ni2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herniae	infl
	head	hernia
	or	hernias
	syl	her+ni:ae
	pron	<-ni2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hernia	0.
	syl	her+ni:a
	pron	<1hR:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the projection of an organ or part through the lining of the cavity in which it is normally situated, esp. the protrusion of intestine through the front wall of the abdominal cavity. It is caused by muscular strain, injury, etc. Also called: {rupture}.
hernial	sub
	head	hernia
	syl	her+ni:al
	pos	adj.
herniated	sub
	head	hernia
	syl	her+ni+2at+ed
	pos	adj.
herniorrhaphies	infl
	head	herniorrhaphy
	syl	her+ni+or+rha+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herniorrhaphy	0.
	syl	her+ni+or+rha+phy
	pron	<2hR:ni1or*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical repair of a hernia by means of a suturing operation.
hero	ety	C14: from Latin h*_er*_os, from Greek
heroes	infl
	head	hero
	syl	he:roes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hero	1.
	syl	he:ro
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man distinguished by exceptional courage, nobility, fortitude, etc.
hero	2.
	syl	he:ro
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is idealized for possessing superior qualities in any field.
hero	3.
	syl	he:ro
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a being of extraordinary strength and courage, often the offspring of a mortal and a god, who is celebrated for his exploits.
hero	4.
	syl	he:ro
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal male character in a novel, play, etc.
Hero	H1.0.
	syl	He:ro
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a priestess of Aphrodite, who killed herself when her lover Leander drowned while swimming the Hellespont to visit her.
Heron	alt
	head	Hero
	or	Hero
	syl	He:ron
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
Hero	H2.0.
	or	Heron
	syl	He:ro
	pron	<1hi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1st century #7a.d. Greek mathematician and inventor.
Herod	0.
	syl	Her:od
	pron	<1her*d>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??73-4 #7b.c., king of Judaea (37-4). The latter part of his reign was notable for his cruelty and he ordered the Massacre of the Innocents.
Herod Agrippa I	0.
	syl	Her:od A:grip:pa I
	pos	n.
	def	10 #7b.c. -44 #7a.d., king of Judaea (41-44), grandson of Herod (the Great). A friend of Caligula and Claudius, he imprisoned Saint Peter and executed Saint James.
Herod Antipas	0.
	syl	Her:od Ant:i:pas
	pron	<1@nti2p@s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??40 #7a.d., tetrarch of Galilee and Peraea (4 #7b.c. -40 #7a.d.) ; son of Herod the Great. At the instigation of his wife Herodias, he ordered the execution of John the Baptist.
Herodias	0.
	syl	He:ro:di:as
	pron	<he1r*udi2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	??14 #7b.c. -??40 #7a.d., niece and wife of Herod Antipas and mother of Salome, whom she persuaded to ask for the head of John the Baptist. Her ambition led to the banishment of her husband.
Herodotus	0.
	syl	He:rod:o:tus
	pron	<hi1rod*t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??485-??425 #7b.c., Greek historian, famous for his dealing with the causes and events of the wars between the Greeks and the Persians (490-479).
heroical	alt
	head	heroic
	or	heroic
	syl	he+ro:i+cal
	pos	adj.
heroic	1.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or befitting a hero.
heroic	2.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	courageous but desperate.
heroic	3.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or treating of heroes and their deeds.
heroic	4.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of classical mythology.
heroic	5.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language, manner, etc.
	def	extravagant.
heroic	6.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling heroic verse.
heroic	7.
	or	heroical
	syl	he+ro+ic
	pron	<hi1r*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the arts, esp. sculpture
	def	larger than life-size; smaller than colossal.
heroically	sub
	head	heroic
	syl	he+1ro:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
heroicalness	sub
	head	heroic
	or	heroicness
	syl	he+1ro:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
heroicness	sub
	head	heroic
	or	heroicalness
	syl	he+1ro+ic+ness
	pos	n.
heroic age	0.
	syl	he+ro+ic age
	pos	n.
	def	the period in an ancient culture, when legend?!ary heroes are said to have lived.
heroic couplet	0.
	syl	he+ro+ic coup+let
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse form consisting of two rhyming lines in iambic pentameter.
heroics	1.
	syl	he+ro+ics
	pron	<hi1r*uiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	short for {heroic verse}.
heroics	2.
	syl	he+ro+ics
	pron	<hi1r*uiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	extravagant or melodramatic language, behaviour, etc.
heroic stanza	0.
	syl	he+ro+ic stan+za
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetry.
	def	a quatrain having the rhyme scheme a b a b.
heroic tenor	0.
	syl	he+ro+ic ten+or
	pos	n.
	def	a tenor with a dramatic voice.
heroic verse	0.
	syl	he+ro+ic verse
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a type of verse suitable for epic or heroic subjects, such as the classical hexameter, the French Alexandrine, or the English iambic pentameter.
heroin	ety	C19: coined in German as a trademark, probably from #7hero, referring to its aggrandizing effect on the personality
heroin	0.
	syl	her:o+in
	pron	<1her*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless bitter-tasting crystalline powder derived from morphine: a highly addictive narcotic. Formula: C\1\7H\1\7NO(C\2H\3O\2)\2. Also called: {diacetylmorphine}.
heroine	1.
	syl	her:o+ine
	pron	<1her*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman possessing heroic qualities.
heroine	2.
	syl	her:o+ine
	pron	<1her*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman idealized for possessing superior qualities.
heroine	3.
	syl	her:o+ine
	pron	<1her*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	the main female character in a novel, play, film, etc.
heroism	0.
	syl	her:o+ism
	pron	<1her*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being a hero.
heron	ety	C14: from Old French hairon, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German heigaro, Old Norse hegri 
heron	0.
	syl	her+on
	pron	<1her*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various wading birds of the genera etc., having a long neck, slim body, and a plumage that is commonly grey or white: family order
Heron	0.
	syl	He:ron
	pron	<1hi*ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Hero%2}.
heronries	infl
	head	heronry
	syl	her+on+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heronry	0.
	syl	her+on+ry
	pron	<1her*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a colony of breeding herons.
Herophilus	0.
	syl	He:roph:i:lus
	pron	<hi*1rofil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??280 #7b.c., Greek anatomist in Alexandria. He was the first to distinguish sensory from motor nerves.
hero worship	1.
	syl	he:ro wor+ship
	pos	n.
	def	admiration for heroes or idealized persons.
hero worship	2.
	syl	he:ro wor+ship
	pos	n.
	def	worship by the ancient Greeks and Romans of heroes.
hero-worship	infl
	head	hero worship
	syl	he:ro-wor:ship
	pos	vb.
heships	infl
	head	hero worship
	or	heships
	syl	he:ships
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
heshipping	infl
	head	hero worship
	or	heshiping
	syl	he:ship+ping
	pos	vb.
heshipped	infl
	head	hero worship
	or	heshiped
	syl	he:shipped
	pos	vb.
heshiping	infl
	head	hero worship
	or	heshipping
	syl	he:ship+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
heshiped	infl
	head	hero worship
	or	heshipped
	syl	he:shiped.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
hero worship	3.
	syl	he:ro wor+ship
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel admiration or adulation for.
hero-worshipper	sub
	head	hero worship
	syl	he:ro-2wor:ship+per
	pos	n.
herpet	infl
	head	herp
	or	herpetol
	syl	herpet.
herpetol	infl
	head	herp
	or	herpet
	syl	herpetol.
herp	0.
	syl	herp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	herpetology.
herpes	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: a creeping, from herpein to creep
herpes	0.
	syl	her+pes
	pron	<1hR:pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several inflammatory diseases of the skin, esp. herpes simplex, characterized by formation of small watery blisters.
herpetic	sub
	head	herpes
	syl	her+pet+ic
	pron	<hR:1petik>
	pos	adj.
herpes labialis	ety	New Latin: herpes of the lip
herpes labialis	0.
	syl	her+pes la+bi+al+is
	pron	<2lAbi1@lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {cold sore}.
herpes simplex	ety	New Latin: simple herpes
herpes simplex	0.
	syl	her+pes sim+plex
	pron	<1simpleks>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute viral disease characterized by formation of clusters of watery blisters, esp. on the margins of the lips and nostrils or on the genitals.
herpes zoster	ety	New Latin: girdle herpes, from #7herpes+ Greek z*_ost*_er girdle
herpes zoster	0.
	syl	her+pes zos+ter
	pron	<1zost*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {shingles}.
herpetology	ety	C19: from Greek herpeton creeping animal, from herpein to creep
herpetology	0.
	syl	her+pe+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2hR:pi1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of reptiles and amphibians.
herpetologic	sub
	head	herpetology
	or	herpetological
	syl	her+pe+to+log+ic
	pron	<2hR:pit*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
herpetological	sub
	head	herpetology
	or	herpetologic
	syl	her+pe+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
herpetologist	sub
	head	herpetology
	syl	her+pe+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Herr	ety	German, from Old High German herro lord
Herren	infl
	head	Herr
	syl	Her+ren
	pron	<1her*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Herr	0.
	syl	Herr
	pron	German <her>
	pos	n.
	def	a German man: used before a name as a title equivalent to
Herrenvolk	0.
	syl	Her+ren+volk
	pron	German. <1her*n2fclk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {master race}.
Robert	infl
	head	Herrick
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Herrick	0.
	syl	Her:rick
	pron	<1herik>
	pos	n.
	def	1591-1674, English poet. His chief work is the (1648), a collection of short, delicate, sacred, and pastoral lyrics.
herring	ety	Old English h*_@aring; related to Old High German h*_aring, Old Frisian h*_ering, Dutch haring 
herrings	infl
	head	herring
	or	herring
	syl	her+rings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herring	infl
	or	herrings
	syl	her+ring.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
herring	0.
	syl	her+ring
	pron	<1heriG>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine soft-finned teleost fish of the family esp. an important food fish of northern seas, having an elongated body covered, except in the head region, with large fragile silvery scales.
herringbone	1.a.
	syl	her:ring+bone
	pron	<1heriG2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern used in textiles, brickwork, etc., consisting of two or more rows of short parallel strokes slanting in alternate directions to form a series of parallel Vs or zigzags.
herringbone	1.b.
	syl	her:ring+bone
	pron	<1heriG2b*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a herringbone pattern.
herringbone	2.
	syl	her:ring+bone
	pron	<1heriG2b*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a method of ascending a slope by walking with the skis pointing outwards and one's weight on the inside edges.
herringbone	3.
	syl	her:ring+bone
	pron	<1heriG2b*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate (textiles, brickwork, etc.) with herringbone.
herringbone	4.
	syl	her:ring+bone
	pron	<1heriG2b*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	to ascend a slope in herringbone fashion.
herringbone bond	0.
	syl	her:ring+bone bond
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bricklaying in which the bricks are laid on the slant to form a herringbone pattern.
herringbone gear	0.
	syl	her:ring+bone gear
	pos	n.
	def	a gearwheel having two sets of helical teeth, one set inclined at an acute angle to the other so that V-shaped teeth are formed. Also called: {double-helical gear}.
herring gull	0.
	syl	her+ring gull
	pos	n.
	def	a common gull, that has a white plumage with black-tipped wings and pink legs.
'Edouard	infl
	head	Herriot
	syl	*'E:douard
	pron	<A1dwa:r>
	pos	n.
Herriot	0.
	syl	Her:riot
	pron	French <e1rjo>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1957, French Radical statesman and writer; premier (1924-25; 1932).
hers	ety	C14: see #7her, {-#7s %1}
hers	1.
	syl	hers
	pron	<hR:z>
	pos	pron.
	def	something or someone belonging to or associated with her.
	exam	1	hers is the nicest dress;
	exam	2	that cat is hers.
of hers	2.
	head	hers
	syl	of hers.
	def	belonging to or associated with her.
Herschel	1.
	syl	Her:schel
	pron	<1hR:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Fred@.er@.ick Wil@.liam}. 1792-1871, English astronomer. He discovered and catalogued over 525 nebulae and star clusters.
Herschel	2.
	syl	Her:schel
	pron	<1hR:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, Sir {Wil@.liam}. original name 1738-1822, English astronomer, born in Germany. He constructed a reflecting telescope, which led to his discovery of the planet Uranus (1781), two of its satellites, and two of the satellites of Saturn. He also discovered the motions of binary stars.
herself	1.a.
	syl	her+self
	pron	<h*1self>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of or
herself	2.
	syl	her+self
	pron	<h*1self>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	her normal or usual self.
	exam	1	she looks herself again after the operation.#e
Hurstmonceux	alt
	head	Herstmonceux
	or	Herstmonceux
	syl	Hurst+mon+ceux
	pron	<1hR:stm*n2su:>, <-2s*u>
	pos	n.
Herstmonceux	0.
	or	Hurstmonceux
	syl	Herst+mon+ceux
	pron	<1hR:stm*n2su:>, <-2s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S England, in E Sussex north of Eastbourne: 15th-century castle, site of the Royal Observatory, which was transferred from Greenwich between 1948 and 1958.
Hertford	0.
	syl	Hert+ford
	pron	<1ha:tf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, administrative centre of Hertfordshire. Pop.: 20379 (1971).
Hertfordshire	0.
	syl	Hert+ford+shire
	pron	<1ha:tf*d2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S England, bordering on Greater London in the south: mainly low-lying, with the Chiltern Hills in the northwest; largely agricultural; expanding light industries, esp. in the new towns. Adminis?!trative centre: Hertford. Pop.: 937300 (1976 est.). Area: 1634 sq. km (631 sq. miles).
's	infl
	head	Hertogenbosch
	syl	's
	pron	Dutch <2sherto:$x*n1bcs>
	pos	n.
Hertogenbosch	0.
	syl	Her+to+gen+bosch
	pron	Dutch <2sherto:$x*n1bcs>
	pos	n.
	def	See {'s Hertogenbosch}.
hertz	ety	C20: named after Heinrich Rudolph H#7ertz 
hertz	infl
	syl	hertz.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hertz	0.
	syl	hertz
	pron	<hR:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of frequency; the frequency of a periodic phenomenon that has a periodic time of 1 second; 1 cycle per second. Symbol: Hz
Gustav	1.
	head	Hertz
	syl	Gus:tav
	pron	<1gustaf>
	def	born 1887, German atomic physicist. He provided evidence for the quantum theory by his research with Franck on the effects produced by bombarding atoms with electrons: they shared the Nobel prize for physics (1925).
Heinrich Rudolph	2.
	head	Hertz
	syl	Hein:rich Ru:dolph
	pron	<1hInri*,c> <1ru:dclf>
	def	1857-94, German physicist. He was the first to produce electromagnetic waves artificially. &- {#!Hertz+i@.an}
Hertzian wave	ety	C19: named after H. R. H#7ertz 
Hertzian wave	0.
	syl	Hertz+i:an wave
	pos	n.
	def	an electromagnetic wave with a frequency in the range from about 3#M10%1%0 hertz to about 1.5#M10%5 hertz.
James Barry Munnik	infl
	head	Hertzog
	syl	James Bar:ry Mun:nik.
	pos	n.
Hertzog	0.
	syl	Hert:zog
	pron	<1hR:tsog>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1942, South African statesman; prime minister (1924-39): founded the Nationalist Party (1913), advocating complete South African inde?!pendence from Britain; opposed South African partici?!pation in World Wars I and II.
Hertzsprung-Russell diagram	ety	C20: named after Ejnar Hertzsprung (1873-1967), Danish astronomer, and Henry N. Russell (1877-1957), U.S. astronomer
Hertzsprung-Russell diagram	0.
	syl	Hertz:sprung-Rus:sell di:a+gram
	pron	<1hR:tsspr^G> <1r^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a graph in which the spectral types of stars are plotted against their absolute magnitudes. Stars fall into different groupings in different parts of the graph. See also {main sequence}.
Hercegovina	alt
	head	Herzegovina
	or	Herzegovina
	syl	Her:ce:go:vi:na
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1hertse2gcvina>
	pos	n.
Herzegovina	0.
	or	Hercegovina
	syl	Her:ze:go:vi:na
	pron	<2hR:ts*g*u1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W central Yugoslavia: originally under Austro-Hungarian rule; became part of the province of Bosnia and Herzegovina (1878), which became a constituent republic of Yugoslavia in 1946.
Theodor	infl
	head	Herzl
	syl	The:o:dor
	pron	<1tA:o2do:r>
	pos	n.
Herzl	0.
	syl	Her:zl
	pron	German <1hertsL>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1904, Austrian writer, born in Hungary; founder of the Zionist movement. In (1896), he advocated resettlement of the Jews in a state of their own.
Werner	infl
	head	Herzog
	syl	Wer:ner
	pron	<1vern*>
	pos	n.
Herzog	0.
	syl	Her:zog
	pron	German <1hertsck>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, West German film director. His films include (1967), (1970), (1973), and (1974).
he's	0.
	syl	he's
	pron	<hEz>
	usage	contraction of
	def	he is he has.
Heshvan	ety	from Hebrew marheshw*_an 
Cheshvan	alt
	head	Heshvan
	or	Heshvan
	syl	Chesh+van
	pron	Hebrew. <xeS1van>
	pos	n.
Heshvan	0.
	or	Cheshvan
	syl	Hesh+van
	pron	Hebrew. <xeS1van>
	pos	n.
	def	the second month of the civil year and the eighth of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in October and November.
Hesiod	0.
	syl	Hes:i:od
	pron	<1hesi2od>
	pos	n.
	def	8th-century #7b.c. Greek poet and the earliest author of didactic verse. His two complete extant works are the dealing with the agricultural seasons, and the concerning the origin of the world and the genealogies of the gods.
Hesiodic	sub
	head	Hesiod
	syl	Hes:i+1od+ic
	pos	adj.
Hesione	0.
	syl	He:si:o:ne
	pron	<hi1sI*2ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	daughter of King Laomedon, rescued by Hercules from a sea monster.
hesitant	0.
	syl	hes:i+tant
	pron	<1hezitNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	wavering, hesitating, or irresolute.
hesitantly	sub
	head	hesitant
	syl	hes:i+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
hesitate	ety	C17: from Latin haesit*_are, from haer*_ere to cling to
hesitate	1.
	syl	hes:i+tate
	pron	<1hezi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold back or be slow in acting; be uncertain.
hesitate	2.
	syl	hes:i+tate
	pron	<1hezi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be unwilling or reluctant (to do something).
hesitate	3.
	syl	hes:i+tate
	pron	<1hezi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stammer or pause in speaking.
hesitancy	sub
	head	hesitate
	or	hesitation
	syl	hes:i+tan+cy
	pron	<1hezitNsi>
	pos	n.
hesitation	sub
	head	hesitate
	or	hesitancy
	syl	hes:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
hesitater	sub
	head	hesitate
	or	hesitator
	syl	hes:i+2tat+er
	pos	n.
hesitator	sub
	head	hesitate
	or	hesitater
	syl	hes:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
hesitatingly	sub
	head	hesitate
	syl	hes:i+2tat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
hesitative	sub
	head	hesitate
	syl	hes:i+2ta+tive
	pos	adj.
Hesperia	ety	Latin, from Greek: land of the west, from hesperos western
Hesperia	0.
	syl	Hes+per:i:a
	pron	<he1spi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic name used by the ancient Greeks for Italy and by the Romans for Spain or beyond.
Hesperian	1.
	syl	Hes+pe+ri:an
	pron	<he1spi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	western.
Hesperian	2.
	syl	Hes+pe+ri:an
	pron	<he1spi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Hesperides.
Hesperian	3.
	syl	Hes+pe+ri:an
	pron	<he1spi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of a western land.
Hesperides	1.
	syl	Hes:per:i:des
	pron	<he1speri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the daughters of Hesperus, nymphs who kept watch with a dragon over the garden of the golden apples in the Islands of the Blessed.
Hesperides	2.
	syl	Hes:per:i:des
	pron	<he1speri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the gardens themselves.
Hesperides	3.
	syl	Hes:per:i:des
	pron	<he1speri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	another name for the {Islands of the Blessed}.
Hesperidian	sub
	head	Hesperides
	or	Hesperidean
	syl	Hes+per+id+i:an
	pron	<2hesp*?!1ridi*n>
	pos	adj.
Hesperidean	sub
	head	Hesperides
	or	Hesperidian
	syl	Hes+per+1id+e:an
	pos	adj.
hesperidin	ety	C19: from New Latin #7hesperidium+ -#7in 
hesperidin	0.
	syl	hes+per:i+din
	pron	<he1speridin>
	pos	n.
	def	a glycoside extracted from orange peel or other citrus fruits and used to treat capillary fragility.
hesperidium	ety	C19: New Latin; alluding to the fruit in the garden of the H#7esperides 
hesperidium	0.
	syl	hes+per+id+i:um
	pron	<2hesp*1ridi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the fruit of citrus plants, in which the flesh consists of fluid-filled hairs and is protected by a tough rind.
Hesperus	ety	from Latin, from Greek Hesperos, from hesperos western
Hesperus	0.
	syl	Hes+per+us
	pron	<1hesp*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an evening star, esp. Venus.
Hess	1.
	syl	Hess
	pron	<hes>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {My@.ra}. 1890-1965, English pianist.
Victor Francis	2.
	head	Hess
	syl	Vic:tor Fran:cis.
	def	1883-1964, U.S. physicist, born in Austria: pioneered the investigation of cosmic rays: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1936).
(Walther Richard) Rudolf	3.
	head	Hess
	syl	(Walther Richard) Ru:dolf
	pron	<1ru:dclf>
	def	born 1894, German Nazi leader. He made a secret flight to Scotland (1941) to negotiate peace with Britain but was held as a prisoner of war; later sentenced to life imprisonment at the Nuremberg trials (1946).
Hesse	H1.0.
	syl	Hesse
	pron	<hes>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E central West Germany, formed in 1945 from the former Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau and part of the former state of Hesse. Capital: Wiesbaden. Pop.: 5381705 (1970). Area: 21111 sq. km (8151 sq. miles). German name: {Hes+sen} (#!h$es#N).
Hermann	infl
	head	Hesse
	syl	Her:mann
	pron	<1herman>
	pos	n.
Hesse	H2.0.
	syl	Hes:se
	pron	<hes>, German <1hes*>, German <1hes*>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1962, German novelist, short-story writer, and poet. His novels include (1927) and (1943): Nobel prize for literature 1946.
Hesse-Nassau	0.
	syl	Hesse-Nas:sau
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of Prussia, now part of the state of Hesse, West Germany.
hessian	ety	C18: from H#7esse %1+#7-ian 
hessian	0.
	syl	hes+si:an
	pron	<1hesi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse jute fabric similar to sacking, used for bags, upholstery, etc.
Hessian	1.
	syl	Hes+si:an
	pron	<1hesi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Hesse.
Hessian	2.a.
	syl	Hes+si:an
	pron	<1hesi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hessian soldier in any of the mercenary units of the British Army in the War of American Independence or the Napoleonic Wars.
Hessian	2.b.
	syl	Hes+si:an
	pron	<1hesi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any German mercenary in the British Army during the War of American Independence.
Hessian	3.
	syl	Hes+si:an
	pron	<1hesi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a mercenary or ruffian.
Hessian	4.
	syl	Hes+si:an
	pron	<1hesi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Hesse or its inhabitants.
Hessian boots	0.
	syl	Hes+si:an boots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men's high boots with tassels around the top, fashionable in England in the early 19th century.
Hessian fly	ety	C18: so called because it was thought to have been introduced into America by Hessian soldiers
Hessian fly	0.
	syl	Hes+si:an fly
	pos	n.
	def	a small dipterous fly, whose larvae damage wheat, barley, and rye: family (gall midges).
hessite	ety	C19: from German Hessit; named after Henry Hess, 19th-century chemist of Swiss origin who worked in Russia; see {-#7ite %1}
hessite	0.
	syl	hes+site
	pron	<1hesIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black or grey metallic mineral consisting of silver telluride in cubic crystalline form. Formula: Ag\2Te.
hessonite	ety	C19: from French, from Greek h*_ess*_on less, inferior+-#7{ite %1}; so called because it is less hard than genuine hyacinth
hessonite	0.
	syl	hes+so+nite
	pron	<1hes*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-brown variety of grossularite garnet. Also called: {essonite, cinnamon stone}.
hest	ety	Old English h*_@as; related to h*_atan to promise, command
hest	0.
	syl	hest
	pron	<hest>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {behest}.
Hestia	0.
	syl	Hes:ti:a
	pron	<1hesti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of the hearth. Roman counterpart: {Vesta}.
Hesychast	ety	Cl8: from Medieval Latin hesychasta mystic, from Greek h*_esukhast*_es, from h*_esukhazein to be tranquil, from h*_esukhos quiet
Hesychast	0.
	syl	Hes:y+chast
	pron	<1hesi2k@st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek Orthodox Church.
	def	a member of a school of mysticism developed by the monks of Mount Athos in the 14th century.
Hesychastic	sub
	head	Hesychast
	syl	Hes:y+1chast+ic
	pos	adj.
het	0.
	syl	het
	pron	<het>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {heat. ~} See also {het up}.
hetaera	ety	C19: from Greek hetaira concubine
hetaira	alt
	head	hetaera
	or	hetaera
	syl	he+tai+ra
	pron	<hi1tIr*>
	pos	n.
hetaerae	infl
	head	hetaera
	or	hetairai
	syl	he+tae+rae
	pron	<-1ti*rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hetairai	infl
	head	hetaera
	or	hetaerae
	syl	he+tai+rai
	pron	<-1tIrI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hetaera	0.
	or	hetaira
	syl	he+tae+ra
	pron	<hi1ti*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greece
	def	a female prostitute, esp. an educated courtesan.
hetaeric	sub
	head	hetaera
	or	hetairic
	syl	he+1tae+ric
	pos	adj.
hetairic	sub
	head	hetaera
	or	hetaeric
	syl	he+1tai+ric
	pos	adj.
hetairism	alt
	head	hetaerism
	or	hetaerism
	syl	he+tai+rism
	pron	<hi1tIriz*m>
	pos	n.
hetaerism	1.
	or	hetairism
	syl	he+tae+rism
	pron	<hi1ti*riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a concubine.
hetaerism	2.
	or	hetairism
	syl	he+tae+rism
	pron	<hi1ti*riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol., anthropol.
	def	a social system attributed to some primitive societies, in which women are communally shared.
hetaerist	sub
	head	hetaerism
	or	hetairist
	syl	he+1tae+rist
	pos	n.
hetairist	sub
	head	hetaerism
	or	hetaerist
	syl	he+1tai+rist
	pos	n.
hetaeristic	sub
	head	hetaerism
	or	hetairistic
	syl	he+tae+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
hetairistic	sub
	head	hetaerism
	or	hetaeristic
	syl	he+tai+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
hetero-	ety	from Greek heteros other
hetero-	0.
	syl	het:er:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	other, another, or different.
	exam	1	heterodyne;
	exam	2	heterophony;
	exam	3	heterosexual.
heterocercal	ety	C19: from #7hetero -#7+ Greek kerkos tail
heterocercal	0.
	syl	het:er:o+cer+cal
	pron	<2het*r*u1sR:kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ichthyol.
	def	of or possessing a tail in which the vertebral column turns upwards and extends into the upper, usually larger, lobe, as in sharks. Compare {homocercal}.
heterochromatic	1.
	syl	het:er:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2het*r*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving many different colours.
heterochromatic	2.
	syl	het:er:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2het*r*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	consisting of or concerned with different frequencies or wavelengths.
heterochromatism	sub
	head	heterochromatic
	syl	het:er:o+1chro+ma+tism
	pos	n.
heterochromatin	0.
	syl	het:er:o+chro+ma+tin
	pron	<2het*r*u1kr*um*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a chromosome that stains strongly with basic dyes in the interphase of cell division and has little genetic activity. Compare {euchromatin}.
heterochromosome	0.
	syl	het:er:o+chro+mo+some
	pron	<2het*r*u1kr*um*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an atypical chromosome, esp. a sex chromosome.
heterochromous	0.
	syl	het:er:o+chro+mous
	pron	<2het*r*u1kr*um*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	of different colours.
	exam	1	the heterochromous florets of a daisy flower.
heteroclite	ety	C16: from Late Latin heteroclitus declining irregularly, from Greek heteroklitos, from #7hetero -#7+ klinein to bend, inflect
heteroclite	1.
	syl	het:er:o+clite
	pron	<1het*r*2klIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of the form of a word
	def	irregular or unusual.
heteroclite	2.
	syl	het:er:o+clite
	pron	<1het*r*2klIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an irregularly formed word.
heterocyclic	0.
	syl	het:er:o+cy+clic
	pron	<2het*r*u1sIklik>, <-1sik->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	containing a closed ring of atoms, at least one of which is not a carbon atom. Compare {homocyclic}.
heterodactyl	1.
	syl	het:er:o+dac+tyl
	pron	<2het*r*u1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the feet of certain birds
	def	having the first and second toes directed backwards and the third and fourth forwards.
heterodactyl	2.
	syl	het:er:o+dac+tyl
	pron	<2het*r*u1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird with heterodactyl feet.
heterodactyl	xref
	syl	het:er:o+dac+tyl
	pron	<2het*r*u1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {zygodactyl}.
heterodont	0.
	syl	het:er:o+dont
	pron	<1het*r*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of most mammals
	def	having teeth of different types. Compare {homodont}.
heterodox	ety	C17: from Greek heterodoxos holding another opinion, from #7hetero -#7+ doxa opinion &- #!het@.er@.o+@!dox@.y n.
heterodox	1.
	syl	het:er:o+dox
	pron	<1het*r*u2doks>
	pos	adj.
	def	at variance with estab?!lished, orthodox, or accepted doctrines or beliefs.
heterodox	2.
	syl	het:er:o+dox
	pron	<1het*r*u2doks>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding unorthodox doctrines or opinions.
heterodyne	1.
	syl	het:er:o+dyne
	pron	<1het*r*u2dIn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to mix (two alternating signals, esp. radio signals) to produce two signals having frequencies corresponding to the sum and the difference of the original frequencies. See also {superheterodyne receiver}.
heterodyne	2.
	syl	het:er:o+dyne
	pron	<1het*r*u2dIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by, operating by, or involved in hetero?!dyning two signals.
heteroecious	ety	from #7hetero -#7+ -oecious, from Greek oikia house
heteroecious	0.
	syl	het+er+oe:cious
	pron	<2het*1rES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of parasites, esp. rust fungi
	def	undergoing different stages of the life cycle on different host species. Compare {autoecious}.
heteroecism	sub
	head	heteroecious
	syl	het+er+1oe:cism
	pos	n.
heterogamete	0.
	syl	het:er:o+gam+ete
	pron	<2het*r*ug@1mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a gamete that differs in size and form from the one with which it unites in fertilization. Compare {isogamete}.
heterogamy	1.
	syl	het+er+og:a+my
	pron	<2het*1rog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of sexual reproduc?!tion in which the gametes differ in both size and form. Compare {isogamy}.
heterogamy	2.
	syl	het+er+og:a+my
	pron	<2het*1rog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which different types of reproduction occur in successive generations of an organism.
heterogamy	3.
	syl	het+er+og:a+my
	pron	<2het*1rog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the presence of both male and female flowers in one inflorescence. Compare { {homogamy} (sense 1)}. &- {@!het@.er@.#!og@.a+mous}
heterogeneous	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin heterogeneus, from Greek heterogen*_es, from #7hetero -#7+ genos sort
heterogeneous	1.
	syl	het:er:o+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2het*r*u1JEni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of unrelated or differing parts or elements.
heterogeneous	2.
	syl	het:er:o+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2het*r*u1JEni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of the same kind or type.
heterogeneous	3.
	syl	het:er:o+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2het*r*u1JEni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, composed of, or concerned with two or more different phases. Compare {homogeneous}.
heterogeneity	sub
	head	heterogeneous
	or	heterogeneousness
	syl	het:er:o+ge:ne:i:ty
	pron	<2het*r*uJi1nEiti>
	pos	n.
heterogeneousness	sub
	head	heterogeneous
	or	heterogeneity
	syl	het:er:o+1ge:ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
heterogeneously	sub
	head	heterogeneous
	syl	het:er:o+1ge:ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
heterogenesis	0.
	syl	het:er:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2het*r*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alternation of generations} or {abiogenesis}.
heterogenetic	sub
	head	heterogenesis
	or	heterogenic
	syl	het:er:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2het*r*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
heterogenic	sub
	head	heterogenesis
	or	heterogenetic
	syl	het:er:o+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
heterogenetically	sub
	head	heterogenesis
	syl	het:er:o+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
heterogenous	0.
	syl	het:er:o+gen+ous
	pron	<2het*1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology, med.
	def	not originating within the body; of foreign origin.
	exam	1	a heterogenous skin graft.
heterogony	1.
	syl	het:er+og:o+ny
	pron	<2het*1rog*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the alternation of parthenogenetic and sexual generations in rotifers and similar animals.
heterogony	2.
	syl	het:er+og:o+ny
	pron	<2het*1rog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in plants, such as the primrose, of having flowers that differ from each other in the length of their stamens and styles. Compare {homogony}.
heterogonous	sub
	head	heterogony
	syl	het+er+1og:o+nous
	pos	adj.
heterograft	0.
	syl	het:er:o+graft
	pron	<1het*r*u2gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a tissue graft obtained from a donor of a different species from the recipient.
heterography	1.
	syl	het+er+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2het*1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the phenomenon of different letters or sequences of letters representing the same sound in different words, as for example and in and
heterography	2.
	syl	het+er+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2het*1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any writing system in which this phenomenon occurs.
heterographic	sub
	head	heterography
	or	heterographical
	syl	het:er:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2het*r*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
heterographical	sub
	head	heterography
	or	heterographic
	syl	het:er:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
heterogynous	0.
	syl	het+er+og:y+nous
	pron	<2het*1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ants, bees, etc.
	def	having two types of female, one fertile and the other infertile.
heterolecithal	ety	C19: #7hetero -#7+ Greek lekithos egg yolk
heterolecithal	0.
	syl	het:er:o+lec:i+thal
	pron	<2het*r*u1lesiT*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the eggs of birds
	def	having an unequally distributed yolk. Compare {isolecithal}.
heterologous	1.
	syl	het+er+ol:o+gous
	pron	<2het*1rol*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of, relating to, or designating cells or tissues not normally present in a particu?!lar part of the body.
heterologous	2.
	syl	het+er+ol:o+gous
	pron	<2het*1rol*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of parts of an organism or of different organisms
	def	differing in structure or origin.
heterology	sub
	head	heterologous
	syl	het+er+1ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
heterolysis	1.
	syl	het+er+ol:y+sis
	pron	<2het*1rolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the dissolution of the cells of one organism by the lysins of another. Compare {autolysis}.
heterolysis	2.
	syl	het+er+ol:y+sis
	pron	<2het*1rolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {heterolytic fission}. the dissociation of a molecule into two ions with opposite charges. Compare {homolysis}.
heterolytic	sub
	head	heterolysis
	syl	het:er:o+lyt+ic
	pron	<2het*r*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
heteromerous	0.
	syl	het+er+om+er+ous
	pron	<2het*1rom*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or consisting of parts that differ, esp. in number.
heteromorphous	alt
	head	heteromorphic
	or	heteromorphic
	syl	het:er:o+mor+phous
	pos	adj.
heteromorphic	1.
	or	heteromorphous
	syl	het:er:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2het*r*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	differing from the normal form in size, shape, and function.
heteromorphic	2.
	or	heteromorphous
	syl	het:er:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2het*r*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	of pairs of homologous chromosomes
	def	differing from each other in size or form.
heteromorphic	3.
	or	heteromorphous
	syl	het:er:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2het*r*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	esp. of insects
	def	having different forms at different stages of the life cycle.
heteromorphism	sub
	head	heteromorphic
	or	heteromorphy
	syl	het:er:o+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
heteromorphy	sub
	head	heteromorphic
	or	heteromorphism
	syl	het:er:o+1mor+phy
	pos	n.
heteronomous	1.
	syl	het+er+on:o+mous
	pron	<2het*1ronim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to an external law, rule, or authority. Compare {autonomous}.
heteronomously	sub
	head	heteronomous
	syl	het+er+1on:o+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
heteronomy	sub
	head	heteronomous
	syl	het+er+1on:o+my
	pos	n.
heteronym	ety	C17: from Late Greek heteronumos, from Greek #7hetero -#7+ onoma name
heteronym	0.
	syl	het:er:o+nym
	pron	<1het*r*u2nim>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more words pronounced differently but spelt alike.
	exam	1	the two English words spelt @6bow@9 are heteronyms.
heteronymous	sub
	head	heteronym
	syl	het+er+on:y+mous
	pron	<2het*1ronim*s>
	pos	adj.
heteronymously	sub
	head	heteronym
	syl	het+er+1on:y+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
Heteroousian	ety	C17: from Late Greek heteroousios, from Greek #7hetero -#7+ ousia nature
Heteroousian	1.
	syl	Het:er:o+ou:si:an
	pron	<2het*r*u1u:si*n>, <-1ausi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian who maintains that God the Father and God the Son are different in substance.
Heteroousian	2.
	syl	Het:er:o+ou:si:an
	pron	<2het*r*u1u:si*n>, <-1ausi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this belief.
heterophony	0.
	syl	het+er+oph:o+ny
	pron	<2het*1rof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the simultaneous performance of different versions of the same melody by different voices or instruments.
heterophyllous	0.
	syl	het:er:o+phyl+lous
	pron	<2het*r*u1fil*s>, <2het*1rofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants such as arrowhead
	def	having more than one type of leaf on the same plant. Also: {anisophyllous}.
heterophylly	sub
	head	heterophyllous
	syl	het:er:o+2phyl+ly
	pos	n.
heterophyte	0.
	syl	het:er:o+phyte
	pron	<1het*r*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that lives as a parasite or saprophyte.
heteroplasties	infl
	head	heteroplasty
	syl	het:er:o+plas+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
heteroplasty	0.
	syl	het:er:o+plas+ty
	pron	<1het*r*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical trans?!plantation of tissue obtained from another person or animal.
heteroplastic	sub
	head	heteroplasty
	syl	het:er:o+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
heteropolar	0.
	syl	het:er:o+po+lar
	pron	<2het*r*u1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {{polar} (sense 5a)}.
heteropolarity	sub
	head	heteropolar
	syl	het:er:o+po+lar:i:ty
	pron	<2het*r*up*u1l@riti>
	pos	n.
heteropterous	ety	C19: from New Latin Heteroptera, from #7hetero -#7+ Greek pteron wing
heteropteran	alt
	head	heteropterous
	or	heteropterous
	syl	het+er+op+ter+an
	pos	adj.
heteropterous	0.
	or	heteropteran
	syl	het+er+op+ter+ous
	pron	<2het*1ropt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of hemipterous insects, including bedbugs, water bugs, etc., in which the forewings are membranous but have leathery tips. Compare {homopterous}.
heteroscedasticity	ety	C20: from #7hetero -#7+ scedasticity, from Greek skedasis a scattering, dispersion
heteroscedasticity	0.
	syl	het:er:o+sce:das+tic+i:ty
	pron	<2het*r*usk*d@s1tisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the condition occurring when all possible values that a variable may take do not have constant variance. Compare {homoscedasticity}.
heterosexual	1.
	syl	het:er:o+sex+u:al
	pron	<2het*r*u1seksju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is sexually attracted to the opposite sex.
heterosexual	2.
	syl	het:er:o+sex+u:al
	pron	<2het*r*u1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to heterosexuality.
heterosexual	xref
	syl	het:er:o+sex+u:al
	pron	<2het*r*u1seksju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {homosexual}.
heterosexuality	0.
	syl	het:er:o+sex:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2het*r*u2seksju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual attraction to or sexual relations with a person or persons of the opposite sex. Compare {homosexuality}.
heterosis	ety	C19: from Late Greek: alteration, from Greek heteroioun to alter, from heteros other, different
heterosis	0.
	syl	het:er:o+sis
	pron	<2het*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another name for {hybrid vigour}.
heterosporous	0.
	syl	het+er+os+po+rous
	pron	<2het*1rosp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of seed plants and some ferns
	def	producing megaspores and microspores. Compare {homosporous}.
heterospory	sub
	head	heterosporous
	syl	het+er+1os+po+ry
	pos	n.
heterostyly	ety	C20: from Greek, from heteros different+ stylos pillar
heterostyly	0.
	syl	het:er:o+sty+ly
	pron	<1het*r*2stIli>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in certain plants, such as primroses, of having styles of different lengths, each type of style in flowers on different plants, which ensures cross-pollination.
heterostylous	sub
	head	heterostyly
	syl	het:er:o+1sty+lous
	pos	adj.
heterotaxy	infl
	head	heterotaxis
	or	heterotaxia
	syl	het:er:o+tax:y
	pos	n.
heterotaxia	infl
	head	heterotaxis
	or	heterotaxy
	syl	het:er:o+tax:i:a
	pos	n.
heterotaxis	0.
	syl	het:er:o+tax+is
	pron	<2het*r*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal or asymmetrical arrangement of parts, as of the organs of the body or the constituents of a rock.
heterotactic	sub
	head	heterotaxis
	syl	het:er:o+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
heterotactous	sub
	head	heterotaxis
	or	heterotaxic
	syl	het:er:o+1tac+tous
	pos	adj.
heterotaxic	sub
	head	heterotaxis
	or	heterotactous
	syl	het:er:o+1tax+ic
	pos	adj.
heterothallic	ety	C20: from #7hetero -#7+ Greek thallos green shoot, young twig
heterothallic	1.
	syl	het:er:o+thal+lic
	pron	<2het*r*u1T@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some algae and fungi
	def	having male and female reproductive organs on different thalli.
heterothallic	2.
	syl	het:er:o+thal+lic
	pron	<2het*r*u1T@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some fungi
	def	having sexual reproduction that occurs only between two self-sterile mycelia.
heterothallic	xref
	syl	het:er:o+thal+lic
	pron	<2het*r*u1T@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {homothallic}.
heterotopia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7hetero -#7+ Greek topos place
heterotopy	alt
	head	heterotopia
	or	heterotopia
	syl	het+er+ot:o+py
	pron	<2het*?!1rot*pi>
	pos	n.
heterotopia	0.
	or	heterotopy
	syl	het:er:o+to+pi:a
	pron	<2het*r*u1t*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal displacement of a bodily organ or part.
heterotopic	sub
	head	heterotopia
	or	heterotopous
	syl	het:er:o+1top+ic
	pos	adj.
heterotopous	sub
	head	heterotopia
	or	heterotopic
	syl	het+er+1ot:o+pous
	pos	adj.
heterotrophic	ety	C20: from #7hetero -#7+ Greek trophikos concerning food, from troph*_e nourishment
heterotrophic	0.
	syl	het:er:o+troph+ic
	pron	<2het*r*u1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and some plants
	def	using complex organic compounds to manufacture their own organic constituents. Compare {autotrophic}.
heterotypical	alt
	head	heterotypic
	or	heterotypic
	syl	het:er:o+typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
heterotypic	0.
	or	heterotypical
	syl	het:er:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2het*r*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the first nuclear division of meiosis, in which the chromosome number is halved. Compare {homeotypic}.
heterozygote	0.
	syl	het:er:o+zy+gote
	pron	<2het*r*u1zIg*ut>, <-1zig*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that is heterozygous; a hybrid. Compare {homozygote}. &- {@!het@.er@.o+zy+#!go+sis}
heterozygous	0.
	syl	het:er:o+zy+gous
	pron	<2het*r*u1zIg*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Genetics. of an organism
	def	having dissimilar alleles for any one gene.
	exam	1	heterozygous for eye colour.
heth	ety	from Hebrew
cheth	alt
	head	heth
	or	heth
	syl	cheth
	pron	<het>, Hebrew <xet>
	pos	n.
heth	0.
	or	cheth
	syl	heth
	pron	<het>, Hebrew <xet>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800367) , transliterated as and pronounced as a pharyngeal fricative.
hetman	ety	C18: from Polish, from German Hauptmann headman
hetmans	infl
	head	hetman
	syl	het+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hetman	0.
	syl	het+man
	pron	<1hetm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {ataman}.
het up	0.
	syl	het up
	pos	adj.
	def	angry; excited.
	exam	1	don't get het up.
heulandite	ety	C19: named after H. Heuland, 19th-century English mineral collector; see {-#7ite %1}
heulandite	0.
	syl	heu+land+ite
	pron	<1hju:l*n2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, grey, red, or brown zeolite mineral that consists essentially of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in the form of elongated tabular crystals. Formula: Ca\2(Al\4Si\1\4)O\3\6.12H\2O.
heuristic	ety	C19: from New Latin heuristicus, from Greek heuriskein to discover
heuristic	1.
	syl	heu+ris+tic
	pron	<hju*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	helping to learn; guiding in discovery or investigation.
heuristic	2.
	syl	heu+ris+tic
	pron	<hju*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a method of teaching
	def	allowing pupils to learn things for themselves.
heuristic	3.
	syl	heu+ris+tic
	pron	<hju*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths., science.
	def	using or obtained by reasoning from past experience since no algorithm exists or is relevant.
	exam	1	a heuristic solution.
heuristic	4.
	syl	heu+ris+tic
	pron	<hju*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	def	the science of heuristic procedure.
heuristically	sub
	head	heuristic
	syl	heu+1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Johannes	infl
	head	Hevelius
	syl	Jo:han:nes
	pron	<jo1han*s>
	pos	n.
Hevelius	0.
	syl	He:ve:lius
	pron	German <he1vA:ljus>
	pos	n.
	def	1611-87, German astronomer, who published one of the first detailed maps of the lunar surface.
Georg von	infl
	head	Hevesy
	syl	Ge:org von
	pron	<1gA:crg> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Hevesy	0.
	syl	He:ve:sy
	pron	Hungarian <1heveSi>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1966, Hungarian chemist. He worked on radioactive tracing and, with D. Coster, discovered the element hafnium (1923): Nobel prize for chemistry 1943.
hew	ety	Old English h*_eawan; related to Old Norse heggva, Old Saxon h*_awa, Old High German houwan, Latin c*_udere to beat
hews	infl
	head	hew
	syl	hews
	pos	vb.
hewing	infl
	head	hew
	syl	hew+ing
	pos	vb.
hewed	infl
	head	hew
	or	hewn
	syl	hewed
	pos	vb.
hewn	infl
	head	hew
	or	hewed
	syl	hewn.
	pos	vb.
hew	1.
	syl	hew
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike (something, esp. wood) with cutting blows, as with an axe.
hew	2.
	syl	hew
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to shape or carve from a sub?!stance.
hew	3.
	syl	hew
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away, down, from, off, etc.
	def	to sever from a larger or another portion.
hew	4.
	syl	hew
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to conform (to a code, principle, etc.).
hewer	sub
	head	hew
	syl	hew+er
	pos	n.
HEW	0.
	syl	H.E.W.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for:
	def	Department of Health, Education, and Welfare.
hex	ety	C19: via Pennsylvania Dutch from German Hexe witch, from Middle High German hecse, perhaps from Old High German hagzissa; see {#7hag %1}
hex	1.
	syl	hex
	pron	<heks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	to bewitch.
hex	2.
	syl	hex
	pron	<heks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	an evil spell or symbol of bad luck.
hex	3.
	syl	hex
	pron	<heks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	a witch.
hexer	sub
	head	hex
	syl	hex+er
	pos	n.
hex	0.
	syl	hex.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hexadecimal.
hexa-	ety	from Greek, from hex #7six 
hexachlorocyclohexane	0.
	syl	hex:a+chlo:ro+cy:clo+hex+ane
	pron	<2heks*2klc:r*2sIkl*u1heksAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellowish powder existing in many isomeric forms. A mixture of isomers, including lindane, is used as an insecticide. Formula: C\6H\6Cl\6.
hexachlorethane	alt
	head	hexachloroethane
	or	hexachloroethane
	syl	hex:a+chlor+eth:ane
	pos	n.
hexachloroethane	0.
	or	hexachlorethane
	syl	hex:a+chlo:ro+eth:ane
	pron	<2heks*2klc:r*u1eTAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline insoluble compound with a camphor-like odour: used in pyrotechnics and explosives. Formula: C\2Cl\6.
hexachlorophene	0.
	syl	hex:a+chlo:ro+phene
	pron	<2heks*1klc:r*fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an insoluble almost odourless white bactericidal substance used in antiseptic soaps, deodorants, etc. Formula: (C\6HCl\3OH)\2CH\2.
hexachord	0.
	syl	hex:a+chord
	pron	<1heks*2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval musical theory
	def	any of three diatonic scales based upon C, F, and G, each consisting of six notes, from which solmization was developed.
hexacosanoic acid	0.
	syl	hex:a+co+sa+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2heks*k*us*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble odourless wax present in beeswax, carnauba, and Chinese wax. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\2\4COOH. Also called: {cerotic acid}.
hexad	ety	C17: from Greek hexas, from hex six
hexad	1.
	syl	hex+ad
	pron	<1heks@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of six.
hexad	2.
	syl	hex+ad
	pron	<1heks@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the number or sum of six.
hexadic	sub
	head	hexad
	syl	hex+1ad+ic
	pos	adj.
hexadecane	ety	C19: from #7hexa -#7+deca -#7+ -#7ane 
hexadecane	0.
	syl	hex:a+de:cane
	pron	<1heks*di2kAn>, <2heks*1dekAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cetane}.
hexadecimal	alt
	head	hexadecimal notation
	or	hexadecimal notation
	syl	hex:a+dec:i+mal
	pron	<2heks*1desi?!m*l>
	pos	n.
hexadecimal notation	0.
	or	hexadecimal
	syl	hex:a+dec:i+mal no+ta+tion
	pron	<2heks*1desi?!m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a number system having a base 16; used in computing, one hexadecimal digit being equivalent to a group of four bits.
hexaemeron	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek, from hexa*_emeros (adj.) of six days, from #7hexa -#7+ h*_emera day
hexahemeron	alt
	head	hexaemeron
	or	hexaemeron
	syl	hex:a+hem+er+on
	pos	n.
hexaemeron	0.a.
	or	hexahemeron
	syl	hex:a+em+er+on
	pron	<2heks*1em*ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of six days in which God created the world.
hexaemeron	0.b.
	or	hexahemeron
	syl	hex:a+em+er+on
	pron	<2heks*1em*ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the account of the Creation in Genesis 1.
hexaemeric	sub
	head	hexaemeron
	or	hexahemeric
	syl	hex:a+1em+er+ic
	pos	adj.
hexahemeric	sub
	head	hexaemeron
	or	hexaemeric
	syl	hex:a+1hem+er+ic
	pos	adj.
hexagon	0.
	syl	hex:a+gon
	pron	<1heks*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having six sides.
hexagonal	1.
	syl	hex+ag:o+nal
	pron	<hek1s@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having six sides and six angles.
hexagonal	2.
	syl	hex+ag:o+nal
	pron	<hek1s@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a hexagon.
hexagonal	3.
	syl	hex+ag:o+nal
	pron	<hek1s@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	relating or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three equal coplanar axes inclined at 60?% to each other and a fourth longer or shorter axis at right angles to their plane. See also {trigonal}.
hexagonally	sub
	head	hexagonal
	syl	hex+1ag:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
hexagram	1.
	syl	hex:a+gram
	pron	<1heks*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a star-shaped figure formed by extending the sides of a regular hexagon to meet at six points.
hexagram	2.
	syl	hex:a+gram
	pron	<1heks*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of six broken or unbroken lines which may be combined into 64 different patterns, as used in the
hexagrammoid	sub
	head	hexagram
	syl	hex:a+1gram+moid
	pos	adj. n.
hexahedron	0.
	syl	hex:a+he+dron
	pron	<2heks*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having six plane faces. A {regular hexahedron} (cube) has square faces. See also {polyhedron}.
hexahedral	sub
	head	hexahedron
	syl	hex:a+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
hexahydrate	0.
	syl	hex:a+hy+drate
	pron	<2heks*1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrate, such as magnesium chloride, MgCl\2.6H\2O, with six molecules of water per molecule of substance.
hexahydrated	sub
	head	hexahydrate
	syl	hex:a+1hy+drat+ed
	pos	adj.
hexameral	alt
	head	hexamerous
	or	hexamerous
	syl	hex+am+e:ral
	pos	adj.
hexamerous	0.
	or	hexameral
	syl	hex+am+er+ous
	pron	<hek1s@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the parts of a plant
	def	arranged in groups of six.
hexamerism	sub
	head	hexamerous
	syl	hex+1am+er+ism
	pos	n.
hexameter	1.
	syl	hex+am+e:ter
	pron	<hek1s@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse line consist?!ing of six metrical feet.
hexameter	2.
	syl	hex+am+e:ter
	pron	<hek1s@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	usage	in Greek and Latin epic poetry
	def	a verse line of six metrical feet, of which the first four are usually dactyls or spondees, the fifth a dactyl, and the sixth a spondee or trochee.
hexametric	sub
	head	hexameter
	syl	hex:a+met+ric
	pron	<2heks*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
hexametral	sub
	head	hexameter
	or	hexametrical
	syl	hex+1am+e:tral
	pos	adj.
hexametrical	sub
	head	hexameter
	or	hexametral
	syl	hex:a+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
hexamethylenetetramine	0.
	syl	hex:a+meth:yl:ene+tet:ra:mine
	pron	<2heks*2meTilEn1tetr*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline organic compound used as a urinary antiseptic. Formula: C\6H\1\2N\4. Also called: {hexamine, methen?!amine}.
hexane	ety	C19: from #7hexa -#7+ -#7ane 
hexane	0.
	syl	hex+ane
	pron	<1heksAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid alkane existing in five isomeric forms that are found in petroleum and used as solvents, esp. the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms hexane). Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\4CH\3 .
hexangular	0.
	syl	hex+an+gu+lar
	pron	<hek1s@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having six angles.
hexanoic acid	ety	C20: from #7hexane+ -oic 
hexanoic acid	0.
	syl	hex:a+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2heks*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	an insoluble oily carboxylic acid found in coconut and palm oils and in milk. Formula: C\5H\1\1COOH.
hexapla	ety	C17: from Greek hexaploos sixfold
hexapla	0.
	syl	hex:a+pla
	pron	<1heks*pl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an edition of the Old Testament compiled by Origen, containing six versions of the text.
hexaplar	sub
	head	hexapla
	syl	hex:a+plar
	pron	<2heks*1pl@rik>
	pos	adj.
hexaplaric	sub
	head	hexapla
	or	hexaplarian
	syl	hex:a+plar+ic
	pron	<2heks*1pl@rik>
	pos	adj.
hexaplarian	sub
	head	hexapla
	or	hexaplaric
	syl	hex:a+plar+i:an
	pron	<2heks*1ple*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
hexapod	0.
	syl	hex:a+pod
	pron	<1heks*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any arthropod of the class (or an insect.
hexapodies	infl
	head	hexapody
	syl	hex+ap:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hexapody	0.
	syl	hex+ap:o+dy
	pron	<hek1s@p*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse measure consisting of six metrical feet.
hexapodic	sub
	head	hexapody
	syl	hex:a+pod+ic
	pron	<2heks*1podik>
	pos	adj.
hexastichon	alt
	head	hexastich
	or	hexastich
	syl	hex+as+ti+chon
	pron	<hek1s@sti2kon>
	pos	n.
hexastich	0.
	or	hexastichon
	syl	hex:a+stich
	pron	<1heks*2stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a poem, stanza, or strophe that consists of six lines.
hexastichic	sub
	head	hexastich
	syl	hex:a+1stich+ic
	pos	adj.
	infl
	head	hexastyle
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
hexastyle	1.
	syl	hex:a+style
	pron	<1heks*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a portico or fa*,cade with six columns. {~}
hexastyle	2.
	syl	hex:a+style
	pron	<1heks*2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	having six columns.
Hexateuch	ety	C19: from #7hexa -#7+ Greek teukhos a book
Hexateuch	0.
	syl	Hex:a+teuch
	pron	<1heks*2tju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the first six books of the Old Testament.
Hexateuchal	sub
	head	Hexateuch
	syl	Hex:a+2teu+chal
	pos	adj.
hexavalent	0.
	syl	hex:a+va+lent
	pron	<hek1s@v*l*nt>, <2heks*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of six. Also: {sexivalent}.
hexone	0.
	syl	hex+one
	pron	<1heks*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {methyl isobutyl ketone}.
hexosan	0.
	syl	hex:o+san
	pron	<1heks*2s@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of polysaccharides that yield hexose on hydrolysis.
hexose	0.
	syl	hex+ose
	pron	<1heks*us>, <-*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a monosaccharide, such as glucose, that contains six carbon atoms per molecule.
hexyl	0.
	syl	hex+yl
	pron	<1heksil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms C\6H\1\3, esp. the isomeric form of this group, CH\3(CH\2)\4CH\2-.
	exam	1	a hexyl group or radical.
hexylresorcinol	0.
	syl	hex:yl+res:or+cin+ol
	pron	<2heksilri1zc:si2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white crystalline phenol that has a fatty odour and sharp taste; 2,4-#edihydroxy-1-hexylbenzene: used for treating bacterial infections of the urinary tract. Formula: C\1\2H\1\8O\2.
hey	ety	C13: compare Old French hay, German hei, Swedish hej 
hey	1.
	syl	hey
	pron	<hA>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression indicating surprise, dismay, discovery, etc., or calling for another's attention.
hey presto	2.
	head	hey
	syl	hey presto.
	def	an exclamation used by conjurors to herald the climax of a trick.
heyday	ety	C16: probably based on #7hey 
heyday	0.
	syl	hey+day
	pron	<1hA2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the time of most power, popularity, vigour, etc.; prime.
Heyduck	0.
	syl	Hey+duck
	pron	<1hIduk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Haiduk}.
Thor	infl
	head	Heyerdahl
	syl	Thor
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
Heyerdahl	0.
	syl	Hey:er:dahl
	pron	Norwegian <1hej*rda:l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, Norwegian anthropologist. In 1947 he demonstrated that the Polynesians could originally have been migrants from South America, by sailing from Peru to the Pacific Islands of Tuamotu in the a raft made of balsa wood.
Heysham	0.
	syl	Hey+sham
	pron	<1hAS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW England, in NW Lancashire. Pop. (with Morecambe): 41863 (1971).
Heywood	H1.0.
	syl	Hey+wood
	pron	<1hA2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester near Bury. Pop.: 30418 (1971).
John	1.
	head	Heywood
	syl	John.
	def	??1497-??1580, English dramatist, noted for his comic interludes.
Thomas	2.
	head	Heywood
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	??1574-1641, English dramatist, noted esp. for his domestic drama (1607).
Hezekiah	ety	from Hebrew hizq*_iyy*_ah*_u God has strengthened
Hezekiah	0.
	syl	Hez:e:ki:ah
	pron	<2hez*1kI*>
	pos	n.
	def	??715-??687 #7b.c. a king of Judah, noted for his religious reforms (II Kings 18-19). Douay spelling: {E@.ze@.chi@.as}.
Hf	0.
	syl	Hf
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	hafnium.
HF	infl
	syl	H.F.
hf	infl
	head	HF
	or	hf
	syl	hf
hf	infl
	head	HF
	or	hf
	syl	h.f.
HF	0.
	syl	HF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	high frequency.
hf	0.
	syl	hf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	half.
hg	0.
	syl	hg
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hectogram.
Hg	ety	from New Latin hydrargyrum 
Hg	0.
	syl	Hg
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	mercury.
HG	alt
	or	HG
	syl	H.G.
HG	1.
	or	HG
	syl	HG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	High German.
HG	2.
	or	HG
	syl	HG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Her) Grace.
HG	3.
	or	HG
	syl	HG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Home Guard.
hgt	0.
	syl	hgt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	height.
HGV	0.
	syl	HGV
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	heavy goods vehicle.
HH	1.
	syl	H.H.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Her) Highness.
HH	2.
	syl	H.H.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Holiness (title of the Pope).
HH	0.
	syl	HH
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	on pencils
	def	double hard.
hhd	alt
	or	hhd
	syl	hhd.
hhd	0.
	or	hhd
	syl	hhd
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hogshead.
H-hour	0.
	syl	H-hour
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the specific hour at which any operation commences. Also called: {zero hour}.
hi	ety	C20: probably shortened from the phrase how are you 
hi	0.
	syl	hi
	pron	<hI>
	usage	sentence substitute. Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal word for {hello}: sometimes used to attract attention.
HI	0.
	syl	H.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Hawaiian Islands.
Hialeah	0.
	syl	Hi:a+le:ah
	pron	<2hI*1lE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Florida, near Miami: racetrack. Pop.: 120809 (1973 est.).
hiatus	ety	C16: from Latin: gap, cleft, aperture, from hi*_are to gape, yawn
hiatuses	infl
	head	hiatus
	or	hiatus
	syl	hi:a+tus:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hiatus	infl
	or	hiatuses
	syl	hi:a+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hiatus	1.
	syl	hi:a+tus
	pron	<hI1At*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in manu?!scripts
	def	a break or gap where something is missing.
hiatus	2.
	syl	hi:a+tus
	pron	<hI1At*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a break or interruption in continuity.
hiatus	3.
	syl	hi:a+tus
	pron	<hI1At*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a break between adjacent vowels in the pronunciation of a word.
hiatus	4.
	syl	hi:a+tus
	pron	<hI1At*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a natural opening or aperture; foramen.
hiatus	5.
	syl	hi:a+tus
	pron	<hI1At*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a less common word for {vulva}.
hiatal	sub
	head	hiatus
	syl	hi:1a+tal
	pos	adj.
hiatal hernia	alt
	head	hiatus hernia
	or	hiatus hernia
	syl	hi:a+tal her+ni:a
	pos	n.
hiatus hernia	0.
	or	hiatal hernia
	syl	hi:a+tus her+ni:a
	pos	n.
	def	protrusion of part of the stomach through the diaphragm at the oesophageal opening.
Hiawatha	0.
	syl	Hi:a:wa:tha
	pron	<2hI*1woT*>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16th-century Onondaga Indian chief: credited with the organization of the Five Nations.
hibachi	ety	from Japanese, from hi fire+ bachi bowl
hibachi	0.
	syl	hi+ba+chi
	pron	<hi1ba:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable brazier for heating and cooking food.
hibernaculum	ety	C17: from Latin: winter residence; see #7hibernate 
hibernacle	alt
	head	hibernaculum
	or	hibernaculum
	syl	hi+ber+nac+le
	pron	<1hIb*?!2n@kL>
	pos	n.
hibernacula	infl
	head	hibernaculum
	or	hibernacules
	syl	hi+ber+nac:u+la
	pron	<-jul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hibernacules	infl
	head	hibernaculum
	or	hibernacula
	syl	hi+ber+nac:u+les.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hibernaculum	1.
	or	hibernacle
	syl	hi+ber+nac:u+lum
	pron	<2hIb*1n@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the winter quarters of a hibernating animal.
hibernaculum	2.
	or	hibernacle
	syl	hi+ber+nac:u+lum
	pron	<2hIb*1n@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the protective case or covering of a plant bud or animal.
hibernal	ety	C17: from Latin h*_ibern*_alis, from hiems winter
hibernal	0.
	syl	hi+ber+nal
	pron	<hI1bR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or occurring in winter.
hibernate	ety	C19: from Latin h*_ibern*_are to spend the winter, from h*_ibernus of winter, from hiems winter
hibernate	1.
	syl	hi+ber+nate
	pron	<1hIb*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of some mammals, reptiles, and amphibians
	def	to pass the winter in a dormant condition with metabolism greatly slowed down. Compare {aestivate}.
hibernate	2.
	syl	hi+ber+nate
	pron	<1hIb*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease from activity.
hibernation	sub
	head	hibernate
	syl	hi+ber+1na+tion
	pos	n.
hibernator	sub
	head	hibernate
	syl	hi+ber+2na+tor
	pos	n.
Hibernia	0.
	syl	Hi+ber+ni:a
	pron	<hI1bR:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman name for {Ireland}: used poetically in later times.
Hibernian	sub
	head	Hibernia
	syl	Hi+1ber+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Hibernianism	alt
	head	Hibernicism
	or	Hibernicism
	syl	Hi+ber+ni+an+ism
	pron	<hI?!1bR:ni*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
Hibernicism	0.
	or	Hibernianism
	syl	Hi+ber+ni+cism
	pron	<hI1bR:ni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish expression, idiom, trait, custom, etc.
hibiscus	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek hibiskos marsh mallow
hibiscuses	infl
	head	hibiscus
	syl	hi+bis+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hibiscus	0.
	syl	hi+bis+cus
	pron	<hI1bisk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the chiefly tropical and subtropical malvaceous genus esp. cultivated for its large brightly coloured flowers.
hic	0.
	syl	hic
	pron	<hik>
	pos	interj.
	def	a representation of the sound of a hiccup.
hiccup	ety	C16: of imitative origin
hiccup	1.
	syl	hic+cup
	pron	<1hik^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a spasm of the diaphragm producing a sudden breathing in of air followed by a closing of the glottis, resulting in a characteristic sharp sound. Technical name: {singultus}.
hiccup	2.
	syl	hic+cup
	pron	<1hik^p>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of having such spasms.
hiccup	3.
	syl	hic+cup
	pron	<1hik^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a minor difficulty or problem.
hiccups	infl
	head	hiccup
	or	hiccups
	syl	hic+cups
	pos	vb.
hiccuping	infl
	head	hiccup
	or	hiccupping
	syl	hic+cup+ing
	pos	vb.
hiccuped	infl
	head	hiccup
	or	hiccupped
	syl	hic+cuped
	pos	vb.
hiccupping	infl
	head	hiccup
	or	hiccuping
	syl	hic+cup+ping
	pos	vb.
hiccupped	infl
	head	hiccup
	or	hiccuped
	syl	hic+cupped.
	pos	vb.
hiccup	4.
	syl	hic+cup
	pron	<1hik^p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a hiccup or hiccups.
hiccup	5.
	syl	hic+cup
	pron	<1hik^p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with a hiccup or hiccups.
hiccup	xref
	syl	hic+cup
	pron	<1hik^p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {hiccough}.
hic jacet	0.
	syl	hic ja+cet
	pron	Latin. <hik> <1j@ket>
	usage	on gravestones, etc.
	def	here lies.
hick	ety	C16: after Hick, familiar form of Richard 
hick	0.a.
	syl	hick
	pron	<hik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a country person; bumpkin.
hick	0.b.
	syl	hick
	pron	<hik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hick ideas.
hickey	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hickey	1.
	syl	hick+ey
	pron	<1hiki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an object or gadget: used as a substitutive name when the correct name is unknown, forgotten etc.; doohickey.
hickey	2.
	syl	hick+ey
	pron	<1hiki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a mark on the skin.
James Butler	infl
	head	Hickok
	syl	James But:ler
	pos	n.
Hickok	0.
	syl	Hick:ok
	pron	<1hikok>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1837-76, U.S. frontiersman and marshal.
hickory	ety	C17: from earlier pohickery, from Algonquian pawcohiccora food made from ground hickory nuts
hickories	infl
	head	hickory
	syl	hick:o+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hickory	1.
	syl	hick:o+ry
	pron	<1hik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any juglandaceous tree of the chiefly North American genus having nuts with edible kernels and hard smooth shells. See also { {pignut} (sense 1),} {{bitternut} (sense 1)}, {shagbark}.
hickory	2.
	syl	hick:o+ry
	pron	<1hik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard tough wood of any of these trees.
hickory	3.
	syl	hick:o+ry
	pron	<1hik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of any of these trees.
hickory	4.
	syl	hick:o+ry
	pron	<1hik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a switch or cane made of hickory wood.
hid	0.
	syl	hid
	pron	<hid>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {hide}.
hidalgo	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Old Spanish fijo dalgo nobleman, from Latin filius son+ d*_e of+ aliquid something
hidalgos	infl
	head	hidalgo
	syl	hi+dal+gos
	pron	<-g*uz>, Spanish <-$Gos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hidalgo	0.
	syl	hi+dal+go
	pron	<hi1d@lg*u>, Spanish <i1Dal$Go>, Spanish <-$Gos>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the lower nobility in Spain.
Hidalgo	0.
	syl	Hi+dal+go
	pron	<hi1d@lg*u>, Spanish <i1Dal$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of central Mexico: consists of a high plateau, with the Sierra Madre Oriental in the north and east; ancient remains of Teltec culture (at Tula); rich mineral resources. Capital: Pachuca. Pop.: 1193845 (1970). Area: 20987 sq. km (8103 sq. miles).
hidden	1.
	syl	hid+den
	pron	<1hidN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {hide%1}.
hidden	2.
	syl	hid+den
	pron	<1hidN>
	pos	adj.
	def	concealed or obscured.
	exam	1	a hidden cave;
	exam	2	a hidden meaning.
hiddenly	sub
	head	hidden
	syl	hid+den+ly
	pos	adv.
hiddenness	sub
	head	hidden
	syl	hid+den+ness
	pos	n.
hiddenite	ety	C19: named after W. E. Hidden (1853-1918), American mineralogist who dis?!covered it
hiddenite	0.
	syl	hid+den+ite
	pron	<1hid*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green transparent variety of the mineral spodumene, used as a gemstone.
hide	ety	Old English h*_ydan; related to Old Frisian h*_eda, Middle Low German h*"uden, Greek keuthein 
hides	infl
	head	hide
	syl	hides
	pos	vb.
hiding	infl
	head	hide
	syl	hid+ing
	pos	vb.
hid	infl
	head	hide
	syl	hid
	pos	vb.
hidden	infl
	head	hide
	or	hid
	syl	hid+den
	pos	vb.
hid	infl
	head	hide
	or	hidden
	syl	hid.
	pos	vb.
hide	H1.1.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or keep (oneself or an object) in a secret place; conceal (oneself or an object) from view or discovery.
	exam	1	to hide a pencil;
	exam	2	to hide from the police.
hide	H1.2.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal or obscure.
	exam	1	the clouds hid the sun.
hide	H1.3.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep secret.
hide	H1.4.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn (one's head, eyes, etc.) away.
hide	H1.5.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a place of concealment, usually disguised to appear as part of the natural environment, used by hunters, birdwatchers, etc. U.S. equivalent: {blind}.
hidable	sub
	head	hide
	syl	hid+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hider	sub
	head	hide
	syl	hid+er
	pos	n.
hide	ety	Old English h*_yd; related to Old Norse h*_uth, Old Frisian h*_ed, Old High German h*_ut, Latin cutis skin, Greek kutos; see #7cuticle 
hide	H2.1.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of an animal, esp. the tough thick skin of a large mammal, either tanned or raw.
hide	H2.2.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the human skin.
hides	infl
	head	hide
	syl	hides
	pos	vb.
hiding	infl
	head	hide
	syl	hid+ing
	pos	vb.
hided	infl
	head	hide
	syl	hid+ed.
	pos	vb.
hide	H2.3.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to flog.
hideless	sub
	head	hide
	syl	hide+less
	pos	adj.
hide	ety	Old English h*_igid; related to h*_iw family, household, Latin c*_ivis citizen
hide	H3.0.
	syl	hide
	pron	<hId>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete Brit. unit of land measure, varying in magnitude from about 60 to 120 acres.
hide-and-go-seek	alt
	head	hide-and-seek
	or	hide-and-seek
	syl	hide-and-go-seek
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hide-and-seek	0.
	or	hide-and-go-seek
	syl	hide-and-seek
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which one player covers his eyes and waits while the others hide, and then tries to find them.
hideaway	0.
	syl	hide+a:way
	pron	<1hId*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a hiding place or secluded spot.
hidebound	1.
	syl	hide+bound
	pron	<1hId2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricted by petty rules, a conservative attitude, etc.
hidebound	2.
	syl	hide+bound
	pron	<1hId2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cattle, etc.
	def	having the skin closely attached to the flesh as a result of poor feeding.
hidebound	3.
	syl	hide+bound
	pron	<1hId2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trees
	def	having a very tight bark that impairs growth.
hideous	ety	C13: from Old French hisdos, from hisde fear; of uncertain origin
hideous	1.
	syl	hid+e:ous
	pron	<1hidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely ugly; repulsive.
	exam	1	a hideous person.
hideous	2.
	syl	hid+e:ous
	pron	<1hidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	terrifying and horrific.
hideously	sub
	head	hideous
	syl	hid+e:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
hideousness	sub
	head	hideous
	or	hideosity
	syl	hid+e:ous+ness
	pron	<2hidi1ositi>
	pos	n.
hideosity	sub
	head	hideous
	or	hideousness
	syl	hid+e:os+i:ty
	pron	<2hidi1ositi>
	pos	n.
hide-out	1.
	syl	hide-out
	pos	n.
	def	a hiding place, esp. a remote place used by outlaws, etc.; hideaway.
hide out	infl
	head	hide-out
	syl	hide out.
	pos	vb.
hide-out	2.
	syl	hide-out
	pos	vb.
	def	to remain deliberately concealed, esp. for a prolonged period of time.
Hideyoshi Toyotomi	0.
	syl	Hi:de:yo:shi To:yo:to:mi
	pron	<2hEde1jc:Si> <2tc:jc:1tc:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	1536-98, Japanese military dictator (1582-98). He unified all Japan under one rule (1590).
hiding	H1.1.
	syl	hid+ing
	pron	<1hIdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of concealment (esp. in the phrase {in hiding}) .
hiding place	2.
	head	hiding
	syl	hiding place.
	def	a place of concealment.
hiding	H2.0.
	syl	hid+ing
	pron	<1hIdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a flogging; beating.
hidrosis	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek: sweating, from hidr*_os sweat
hidrosis	1.
	syl	hi+dro+sis
	pron	<hi1dr*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical word for {perspiration} or {sweat}.
hidrosis	2.
	syl	hi+dro+sis
	pron	<hi1dr*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any skin disease affecting the sweat glands.
hidrosis	3.
	syl	hi+dro+sis
	pron	<hi1dr*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hy@.per+hi+dro+sis} (@!ha$Ip$$h$I#!dr$$$us$Is, -ha$I#!dr$$$us$Is).
hidrotic	sub
	head	hidrosis
	syl	hi+drot+ic
	pron	<hi1drotik>
	pos	adj.
hidey-hole	alt
	head	hidy-hole
	or	hidy-hole
	syl	hid:ey-hole
	pos	n.
hidy-hole	0.
	or	hidey-hole
	syl	hid:y-hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hiding place.
hie	ety	Old English h*_igian to strive
hies	infl
	head	hie
	or	hying
	syl	hies
	pos	vb.
hieing	infl
	head	hie
	or	hied
	syl	hie+ing
	pos	vb.
hying	infl
	head	hie
	or	hies
	syl	hy+ing
	pos	vb.
hied	infl
	head	hie
	or	hieing
	syl	hied.
	pos	vb.
hie	0.
	syl	hie
	pron	<hI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to hurry; hasten; speed.
hieland	ety	a variant of H#7ighland, alluding to the supposed gullibility of Highlanders in towns or cities
hieland	0.
	syl	hie+land
	pron	<1hEl*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	easily tricked; gullible.
hiemal	ety	C16: from Latin hiems winter; see #7hibernate 
hiemal	0.
	syl	hi+e:mal
	pron	<1hI*m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {hibernal}.
hieracosphinx	ety	C18: from Greek hierax hawk+#7sphinx 
hieracosphinxes	infl
	head	hieracosphinx
	or	hieracosphinges
	syl	hi+er:a+co+sphinx:es
	pron	<-2sfinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hieracosphinges	infl
	head	hieracosphinx
	or	hieracosphinxes
	syl	hi+er:a+co+sphin+ges
	pron	<-2sfinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hieracosphinx	0.
	syl	hi+er:a+co+sphinx
	pron	<2hI*1rAk*u2sfiGks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egyptian art
	def	a hawk-headed sphinx.
hierarch	1.a.
	syl	hi+er+arch
	pron	<1hI*2ra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in a position of high priestly authority.
hierarch	1.b.
	syl	hi+er+arch
	pron	<1hI*2ra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding high rank in a religious hierarchy.
hierarch	2.
	syl	hi+er+arch
	pron	<1hI*2ra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person at a high level in a hierarchy.
hierarchal	sub
	head	hierarch
	syl	hi+er+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
hierarchy	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin hierarchia, from Late Greek hierarkhia, from hierarkh*_es high priest; see #7hiero -#7, -#7archy 
hierarchies	infl
	head	hierarchy
	syl	hi+er+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hierarchy	1.
	syl	hi+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1hI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of persons or things arranged in a graded order.
hierarchy	2.
	syl	hi+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1hI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of persons in holy orders organized into graded ranks.
hierarchy	3.
	syl	hi+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1hI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the collective body of those so organized.
hierarchy	4.
	syl	hi+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1hI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of ordered groupings within a system, such as the arrangement of plants and animals into classes, orders, families, etc.
hierarchy	5.
	syl	hi+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1hI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by an organized priesthood.
hierarchical	sub
	head	hierarchy
	or	hierarchic
	syl	hi+er+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
hierarchic	sub
	head	hierarchy
	or	hierarchical
	syl	hi+er+1ar+chic
	pos	adj.
hierarchically	sub
	head	hierarchy
	syl	hi+er+1ar+chi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hieratic	ety	C17: from Latin hier*_aticus, from Greek hieratikos, from hiereus a priest, from hieros holy
hieratic	1.
	syl	hi+er+at+ic
	pron	<2hI*1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to priests.
hieratic	2.
	syl	hi+er+at+ic
	pron	<2hI*1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to a cursive form of hieroglyphics used by priests in ancient Egypt.
hieratic	3.
	syl	hi+er+at+ic
	pron	<2hI*1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to styles in art that adhere to certain fixed types or methods, as in ancient Egypt.
hieratic	4.
	syl	hi+er+at+ic
	pron	<2hI*1r@tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the hieratic script of ancient Egypt.
hieratically	sub
	head	hieratic
	syl	hi+er+1at:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hiero-	ety	from Greek, from hieros 
hierocracies	infl
	head	hierocracy
	syl	hi+er+oc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hierocracy	0.
	syl	hi+er+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<2hI*1rokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by priests or ecclesiastics.
hierocratic	sub
	head	hierocracy
	or	hierocratical
	syl	hi+er:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
hierocratical	sub
	head	hierocracy
	or	hierocratic
	syl	hi+er:o+1crat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hierodule	ety	C19: from Greek hierodoulos, from #7hiero -#7+ doulos slave
hierodule	0.
	syl	hi+er:o+dule
	pron	<1hI*r*2dju:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a temple slave, esp. a sacral prostitute.
hierodulic	sub
	head	hierodule
	syl	hi+er:o+1du+lic
	pos	adj.
hieroglyphic	ety	C16: from Late Latin hieroglyphicus, from Greek hierogluphikos, from #7hiero -#7+ gluph*_e carving, from gluphein to carve
hieroglyphic	1.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to a form of writing using picture symbols, esp. as used in ancient Egypt.
hieroglyphic	2.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	written with hieroglyphic symbols.
hieroglyphic	3.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	difficult to read or decipher.
hieroglyphic	4.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a picture or symbol representing an object, concept, or sound.
hieroglyphic	5.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a symbol or picture that is difficult to read or decipher.
hieroglyphically	sub
	head	hieroglyphic
	syl	hi+er:o+1glyph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hieroglyphist	sub
	head	hieroglyphic
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ist
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifist>, <2hI*1rog->
	pos	n.
hieroglyphics	1.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ics
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a form of writing, esp. as used in ancient Egypt, in which pictures or symbols are used to represent objects, concepts, or sounds.
hieroglyphics	2.
	syl	hi+er:o+glyph+ics
	pron	<2hI*r*1glifiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	difficult or undecipherable writing.
hierogram	0.
	syl	hi+er:o+gram
	pron	<1hI*r*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred symbol.
hierologies	infl
	head	hierology
	syl	hi+er+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hierology	1.a.
	syl	hi+er+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2hI*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	sacred literature.
hierology	2.
	syl	hi+er+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2hI*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a biography of a saint.
hierologic	sub
	head	hierology
	or	hierological
	syl	hi+er:o+log+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*?!1loJik>
	pos	adj.
hierological	sub
	head	hierology
	or	hierologic
	syl	hi+er:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hierologist	sub
	head	hierology
	syl	hi+er+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Eusebius	infl
	head	Hieronymus
	syl	Eu:se:bi:us
	pron	<ju:1sEbi*s>
	pos	n.
Hieronymus	0.
	syl	Hi:er:on:y:mus
	pron	<2hI*1ronim*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name of (Saint) {Jerome}.
Hieronymic	sub
	head	Hieronymus
	or	Hieronymian
	syl	Hi+er:o+nym+ic
	pron	<2hI*r*?!1nimik>
	pos	adj.
Hieronymian	sub
	head	Hieronymus
	or	Hieronymic
	syl	Hi+er:o+1nym+i:an
	pos	adj.
hierophant	ety	C17: from Late Latin hierophanta, from Greek hierophant*_es, from #7hiero -#7+ phainein to reveal
hierophant	1.
	syl	hi+er:o+phant
	pron	<1hI*r*2f@nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	an official high priest of religious mysteries, esp. those of Eleusis.
hierophant	2.
	syl	hi+er:o+phant
	pron	<1hI*r*2f@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who interprets and explains esoteric mysteries.
hierophantic	sub
	head	hierophant
	syl	hi+er:o+1phant+ic
	pos	adj.
hierophantically	sub
	head	hierophant
	syl	hi+er:o+1phan+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hifalutin	0.
	syl	hi+fa+lu+tin
	pron	<2hIf*1lu:tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {highfalutin}.
hi-fi	1.a.
	syl	hi-fi
	pron	<1hI1fI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {high fidelity}.
hi-fi	1.b.
	syl	hi-fi
	pron	<1hI1fI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hi-fi equipment.
hi-fi	2.
	syl	hi-fi
	pron	<1hI1fI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a set of high-quality sound-reproducing equipment.
higgle	0.
	syl	hig+gle
	pron	<1higL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {haggle}.
higgledy-piggledy	1.
	syl	hig:gle:dy-pig:gle+dy
	pron	<1higLdi1pigLdi>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a jumble.
higgledy-piggledy	2.
	syl	hig:gle:dy-pig:gle+dy
	pron	<1higLdi1pigLdi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a muddle.
high	ety	Old English h*_eah; related to Old Norse h*_ar, Gothic hauhs, Old High German h*_oh high, Lithuanian ka?~ukas bump, Russian k*'uch*uc#800369 a heap, Sanskrit ku*uc#800370 a bosom
high	1.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	being a relatively great distance from top to bottom; tall.
	exam	1	a high building.
high	2.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at or extending to a relatively great distance above the ground or above sea level.
	exam	1	a high plateau.
high	3.a.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	being a specified distance from top to bottom.
	exam	1	three feet high.
high	3.b.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a seven-foot-high wall.
high	4.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending from an elevation.
	exam	1	a high dive.
high	5.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	coming up to a specified level.
	exam	1	knee-high.
high	6.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	being at its peak or point of culmination.
	exam	1	high noon.
high	7.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	of greater than average height.
	exam	1	a high collar.
high	8.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	greater than normal in degree, intensity, or amount.
	exam	1	high prices;
	exam	2	a high temperature;
	exam	3	a high wind.
high	9.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	of large or relatively large numerical value.
	exam	1	high frequency;
	exam	2	high voltage;
	exam	3	high mileage.
high	10.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sound
	def	acute in pitch; having a high frequency.
high	11.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of latitudes
	def	situated relatively far north or south from the equator.
high	12.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat
	def	slightly decomposed or tainted, regarded as enhancing the flavour of game.
high	13.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great eminence; very important.
	exam	1	the high priestess.
high	14.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	exalted in style or character; elevated.
	exam	1	high drama.
high	15.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or feeling contempt or arrogance.
	exam	1	high words.
high	16.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	elated; cheerful.
	exam	1	high spirits.
high	17.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	being in a state of altered consciousness, characterized esp. by euphoria and often induced by the use of alcohol, narcotics, etc.
high	18.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	luxurious or extravagant.
	exam	1	high life.
high	19.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	advanced in complexity or development.
	exam	1	high finance.
high	20.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gear
	def	providing a relatively great forward speed for a given engine speed. Compare { {low%1} (sense 19)}.
high	21.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a vowel whose articulation is produced by raising the back of the tongue towards the soft palate or the blade towards the hard palate, such as for the in English or in English Compare { {low%1} (sense 18)}.
high	22.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	cap. when part of name
	def	formal and elaborate in style.
	exam	1	High Mass.
high	23.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	of or relating to the High Church.
high	24.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	remote, esp. in time.
high	25.a.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a relatively great value in a suit.
high	25.b.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to win a trick.
high and dry	26.
	head	high
	syl	high and dry.
	def	stranded; helpless; destitute.
high and low	27.
	head	high
	syl	high and low.
	def	in all places; everywhere.
high and mighty	28.
	head	high
	syl	high and mighty.
	qual	Informal.
	def	arrogant.
high opinion	29.
	head	high
	syl	high opinion.
	def	a favourable opinion.
high	30.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or to a height.
	exam	1	he jumped high.
high	31.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a high manner.
high	32.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	close to the wind with sails full.
high	33.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	def	a high place or level.
high	34.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of altered consciousness, often induced by alcohol, narcotics, etc.
high	35.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {anticyclone}.
high	36.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {high school}.
high	37.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap; esp. in Oxford
	def	the High Street.
high	38.a.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	def	at a height.
high	38.b.
	syl	high
	pron	<hI>
	pos	n.
	def	in heaven.
high altar	0.
	syl	high al+tar
	pos	n.
	def	the principal altar of a church.
highball	0.
	syl	high+ball
	pron	<1hI2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a long iced drink consisting of a spirit base with water, soda water, etc.
highbinder	ety	C19: named after the High-binders, a New York city gang
highbinder	1.
	syl	high+bind:er
	pron	<1hI2bInd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a gangster. {$D.@T} a corrupt@T politician.
highborn	0.
	syl	high+born
	pron	<1hI2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of noble or aristocratic birth.
highboy	0.
	syl	high+boy
	pron	<1hI2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tall chest of drawers in two sections, the lower section being a lowboy. Brit. equivalent: {tallboy}.
highbrow	1.
	syl	high+brow
	pron	<1hI2brau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a person of scholarly and erudite tastes.
highbrow	2.
	syl	high+brow
	pron	<1hI2brau>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	usage	also
	def	appealing to highbrows.
	exam	1	highbrow literature.
high camp	0.
	syl	high camp
	pos	n.
	def	a sophisticated form of {camp} (the style).
highchair	0.
	syl	high+chair
	pron	<1hI2Ce*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-legged chair for a child, esp. one with a table-like tray used at meal times.
High Church	1.
	syl	High Church
	pos	n.
	def	the party or movement within the Church of England stressing continuity with Catholic Christendom, the authority of bishops, and the importance of sacraments, rituals, and ceremonies. Compare {Broad Church, Low Church}.
High-Church	infl
	head	High Church
	syl	High-Church.
	pos	adj.
High Church	2.
	syl	High Church
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this party or movement.
High-Churchman	sub
	head	High Church
	syl	High-1Church:man
	pos	n.
high-class	1.
	syl	high-class
	pos	adj.
	def	of very good quality; superior.
	exam	1	a high-class grocer.
high-class	2.
	syl	high-class
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to, associated with, or exhibiting the characteristics of an upper social class.
	exam	1	a high-class lady;
	exam	2	a high-class prostitute.
high-coloured	0.
	syl	high-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the complexion
	def	deep red or purplish; florid.
high comedy	0.
	syl	high com+e:dy
	pos	n.
	def	comedy set largely among cultured and articulate people and featuring witty dialogue. Compare {low comedy}.
high comedian	sub
	head	high comedy
	syl	high co+me:di:an
	pos	n.
high command	0.
	syl	high com+mand
	pos	n.
	def	the commander-in-chief and senior offic?!ers of a nation's armed forces.
high commissioner	1.
	syl	high com+mis+sion+er
	pos	n.
	def	the senior diplomatic representative sent by one Commonwealth country to another instead of an ambassador.
high commissioner	2.
	syl	high com+mis+sion+er
	pos	n.
	def	the head of an international commission.
high commissioner	3.
	syl	high com+mis+sion+er
	pos	n.
	def	the chief officer in a colony or other dependency.
High Court of Justice	0.
	syl	High Court of Jus+tice
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	one of the two divisions of the Supreme Court of Judicature. See also {Court of Appeal}.
High Court of Justiciary	0.
	syl	High Court of Jus+ti+ci+ar:y
	pos	n.
	def	the senior criminal court in Scotland, to which all cases of murder and rape and all cases involving heavy penalties are referred.
high day	0.
	syl	high day
	pos	n.
	def	a day of celebration; festival (esp. in the phrase {high days and holidays}) .
higher criticism	0.
	syl	high+er crit:i+cism
	pos	n.
	def	the use of scientific techniques of literary criticism to establish the sources of the books of the Bible. Compare {lower criticism}.
higher education	0.
	syl	high+er ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	education and training at colleges, universities, polytechnics, etc.
higher mathematics	0.
	syl	high+er math+e:mat+ics
	pos	n.
	def	mathematics, including number theory and topology, that is more abstract than normal arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry.
higher-up	0.
	syl	high:er-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person of higher rank or in a superior position.
highest common factor	0.
	syl	high+est com+mon fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the largest number or quantity that is a factor of each member of a group of numbers or quantities. Abbrev.: {H.C.F., h.c.f}. Also called: {greatest common divisor}.
high explosive	0.
	syl	high ex+plo+sive
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely powerful chemical explosive, such as TNT or gelignite.
highfalutin	ety	C19: from #7high+ -falutin, perhaps variant of fluting, from #7flute 
hifalutin	infl
	head	highfalutin
	or	highfaluting
	syl	hi+fa+lu+tin
	pron	<2hIf*1lu:tin>
	pos	adj.
highfaluting	infl
	head	highfalutin
	or	hifalutin
	syl	high+fa+lu+ting
	pos	adj.
highfalutin	0.
	syl	high+fa+lu+tin
	pron	<2hIf*1lu:tin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pompous or pretentious.
high fashion	0.
	syl	high fash+ion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {haute couture}.
high fidelity	0.a.
	syl	high fi+del+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the reproduction of sound using electronic equipment that gives faithful reproduction with little or no distortion.
high fidelity	0.b.
	syl	high fi+del+i:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a high-fidelity amplifier.
	def	Often shortened to {hi-fi}.
high-flyer	alt
	head	high-flier
	or	high-flier
	syl	high-fly:er
	pos	n.
high-flier	1.
	or	high-flyer
	syl	high-fli:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is extreme in aims, ambition, etc.
high-flier	2.
	or	high-flyer
	syl	high-fli:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person of great ability, esp. in a career. &- {#!high-@!fly@.ing}
high-flown	0.
	syl	high-flown
	pos	adj.
	def	extravagant or pretentious in conception or intention.
	exam	1	high-flown ideas.
high frequency	0.
	syl	high fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency band or radio frequency lying between 30 and 3 megahertz. Abbrev.: {HF}
High German	1.
	syl	High Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	the standard German language, historically developed from the form of West Germanic spoken in S Germany. Abbrev.: {HG} See also {German, Low German}.
High German	2.
	syl	High Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	any of the German dialects of S Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
high-handed	0.
	syl	high-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	tactlessly overbearing and inconsiderate.
high-handedly	sub
	head	high-handed
	syl	high-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
high-handedness	sub
	head	high-handed
	syl	high-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
high hat	0.
	syl	high hat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {top hat}.
high-hat	1.
	syl	high-hat
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	snobbish and arrogant.
high-hats	infl
	head	high-hat
	syl	high-hats
	pos	vb.
high-hatting	infl
	head	high-hat
	syl	high-hat:ting
	pos	vb.
high-hatted	infl
	head	high-hat
	syl	high-hat:ted.
	pos	vb.
high-hat	2.
	syl	high-hat
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to treat in a snobbish or offhand way.
high-hat	3.
	syl	high-hat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a snobbish person.
highjack	0.
	syl	high+jack
	pron	<1hI2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {hijack}.
highjacker	sub
	head	highjack
	syl	high+2jack+er
	pos	n.
hijinks	alt
	head	high jinks
	or	high jinks
	syl	hi+jinks
	pron	<1hI2JiGks>
	pos	n.
high jinks	0.
	or	hijinks
	syl	high jinks
	pron	<1hI2JiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	lively enjoyment.
high jump	1.a.
	syl	high jump
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an athletic event in which a competitor has to jump over a high bar set between two vertical supports.
high jump	1.b.
	syl	high jump
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	high-jump tech?!niques.
the high jump	2.
	head	high jump
	syl	the high jump.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a severe reprimand or punishment.
high jumper	sub
	head	high jump
	syl	high jump+er
	pos	n.
high jumping	sub
	head	high jump
	syl	high jump+ing
	pos	n.
high-key	0.
	syl	high-key
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a photograph, painting, etc.
	def	having a predominance of light grey tones or light colours. Compare { {low-key} (sense 2)}.
high-keyed	1.
	syl	high-keyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a high pitch; shrill.
high-keyed	2.
	syl	high-keyed
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	highly strung.
high-keyed	3.
	syl	high-keyed
	pos	adj.
	def	bright in colour.
highland	1.
	syl	high+land
	pron	<1hIl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	relatively high ground.
highland	2.
	syl	high+land
	pron	<1hIl*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a highland. &- {#!high+land@.er}
Highland	0.
	syl	High+land
	pron	<1hIl*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or denoting the Highlands of Scotland.
Highland cattle	0.
	syl	High+land cat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of cattle with shaggy hair, usually reddish-brown in colour, and long horns.
Highlander	1.
	syl	High+land:er
	pron	<1hIl*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a native of the Highlands of Scotland.
Highlander	2.
	syl	High+land:er
	pron	<1hIl*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Scottish Highland regiment.
Highland fling	0.
	syl	High+land fling
	pos	n.
	def	a vigorous Scottish reel.
Highland Region	0.
	syl	High+land Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in N Scotland, formed in 1975 from Caithness, Sutherland, Nairnshire, and most of Inverness-shire and Ross and Cromarty except for the Outer Hebrides. Administrative centre: Banff. Pop.: 186460 (1976 est.). Area: 25149 sq. km (9710 sq. miles).
the	infl
	head	Highlands
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Highlands	1.
	syl	High+lands
	pron	<1hIl*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of N Scotland, north of the Grampians: sometimes includes the Inner Hebrides and Bute; distinguished by Gaelic culture.
Highlands	2.
	syl	High+lands
	pron	<1hIl*ndz>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	the highland region of any country.
high-level language	0.
	syl	high-lev:el lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a computer programming language that is closer to human language or mathematical notation than to machine language. Compare {low-level language}.
highlife	0.a.
	syl	high+life
	pron	<1hI2lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of music combining West African elements with U.S. jazz forms, found esp. in the cities of West Africa.
highlife	0.b.
	syl	high+life
	pron	<1hI2lIf>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a highlife band.
highlight	1.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of the lightest tone in a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.
highlight	2.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the most exciting or memorable part of an event or period of time.
highlight	3.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a bleached blond streak in the hair.
highlight	4.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Painting, drawing, photography, etc.
	def	to mark (any brightly illuminated or prominent part of a form or figure) with light tone.
highlight	5.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring notice or emphasis to.
highlight	6.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the highlight of.
highlight	7.
	syl	high+light
	pron	<1hI2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce blond streaks in (the hair) by bleaching.
highly	2.
	syl	high+ly
	pron	<1hIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with great approbation or favour.
	exam	1	we spoke highly of it.
highly	3.
	syl	high+ly
	pron	<1hIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a high position.
	exam	1	placed highly in class.
highly	4.
	syl	high+ly
	pron	<1hIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or for a high price or cost.
high-strung	alt
	head	highly strung
	or	highly strung
	syl	high-strung
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
highly strung	0.
	or	high-strung
	syl	high+ly strung
	pos	adj.
	def	tense and easily upset; excitable; nervous.
High Mass	0.
	syl	High Mass
	pos	n.
	def	a solemn and elaborate sung Mass. Compare {Low Mass}.
high-minded	1.
	syl	high-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having or characterized by high moral principles.
high-minded	2.
	syl	high-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	arrogant; haughty.
high-mindedly	sub
	head	high-minded
	syl	high-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
high-mindedness	sub
	head	high-minded
	syl	high-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
high-muck-a-muck	ety	C19: from Chinook Jargon hiu muckamuck, literally: plenty (of) food
high-muck-a-muck	0.
	syl	high-muck-a-muck
	pos	n.
	def	a conceited or haughty person.
highness	0.
	syl	high+ness
	pron	<1hInis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being high or lofty.
Highness	0.
	syl	High+ness
	pron	<1hInis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Her
	usage	preceded by; Your, His or
	def	a title used to address or refer to a royal person.
high-octane	0.
	syl	high-oc:tane
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petrol
	def	having a high octane number.
high-pass filter	0.
	syl	high-pass fil+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a filter that transmits all frequencies above a specified value, substantially attenuating frequencies below this value. Compare {low-pass filter, band-pass filter}.
high-pitched	1.
	syl	high-pitched
	pos	adj.
	def	pitched high in volume or tone. See { {high} (sense 10)}.
high-pitched	2.
	syl	high-pitched
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a roof
	def	having steeply sloping sides.
high-pitched	3.
	syl	high-pitched
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an argument, style, etc.
	def	lofty or intense.
high place	0.
	syl	high place
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a hilltop, used as a place of idolatrous worship.
high places	0.
	syl	high plac:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	positions and offices of influence and importance.
	exam	1	a scandal in high places.
high point	0.
	syl	high point
	pos	n.
	def	a moment or occasion of great intensity, interest, happiness, etc..
	exam	1	the award marked a high point in his life.
high-powered	1.
	syl	high-pow:ered
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an optical instrument or lens
	def	having a high magnification.
	exam	1	a high-powered telescope.
high-powered	2.
	syl	high-pow:ered
	pos	adj.
	def	dynamic and energetic; highly capable.
high-pressure	1.
	syl	high-pres:sure
	pos	adj.
	def	having, using, involving, or designed to withstand a pressure above normal pressure.
	exam	1	a high-pressure gas;
	exam	2	a high-pressure cylinder.
high-pressure	2.
	syl	high-pres:sure
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of selling
	def	per?!suasive in an aggressive and persistent manner.
high priest	1.
	syl	high priest
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the priest of highest rank who alone was permitted to enter the holy of holies of the tabernacle and Temple.
high priest	2.
	syl	high priest
	pos	n.
	qual	Mormon Church.
	def	a priest of the order of Melchizedek priesthood.
high priest	3.
	syl	high priest
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a group or cult.
high priesthood	sub
	head	high priest
	syl	high priest+hood
	pos	n.
high relief	0.
	syl	high re+lief
	pos	n.
	def	relief in which forms and figures stand out from the background to half or more than half of their natural depth. Also called: {alto-relievo}.
the	0.a.
	head	High Renaissance
	syl	the.
	def	the period from about the 1490s to the 1520s in painting, sculpture, and architecture in Europe, esp. in Italy, when the Renaissance ideals were considered to have been attained through the mastery of Leonardo, Michel?!angelo, and Raphael.
High Renaissance	0.b.
	syl	High Re+nais+sance
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	High Renaissance art.
high-rise	0.
	syl	high-rise
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to a building that has many storeys, esp. one used for flats or offices.
	exam	1	a high-rise block.
highroad	1.
	syl	high+road
	pron	<1hI2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a main road; highway.
highroad	2.
	syl	high+road
	pron	<1hI2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the sure way.
	exam	1	the highroad to fame.
high school	1.
	syl	high school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another term for {grammar school}.
high school	2.
	syl	high school
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a secondary school from grade 7 to grade 12.
high seas	0.
	syl	high seas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	the open seas of the world, outside the jurisdiction of any one nation.
high season	0.
	syl	high sea+son
	pos	n.
	def	the most popular time of year at a holiday resort, etc.
high-sounding	0.
	syl	high-sound:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {high-flown}.
high-speed	1.
	syl	high-speed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	employing or requiring a very short exposure time.
	exam	1	high-speed film.
high-speed	2.
	syl	high-speed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	recording or making exposures at a rate usually exceeding 50 and up to several million frames per second.
high-speed	3.
	syl	high-speed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	working, moving, or operating at a high speed.
high-speed steel	0.
	syl	high-speed steel
	pos	n.
	def	any of various steels that retain their hardness at high temperatures and are thus suitable for making tools used on lathes and other high-speed machines.
high-spirited	0.
	syl	high-spir:it+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	vivacious, bold, or lively.
high-spiritedly	sub
	head	high-spirited
	syl	high-1spir:it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
high-spiritedness	sub
	head	high-spirited
	syl	high-1spir:it+ed+ness
	pos	n.
high spot	0.
	syl	high spot
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Another word for {highlight} (sense 2).
high-stepper	0.
	syl	high-step:per
	pos	n.
	def	a horse trained to lift its feet high off the ground when walking or trotting.
High Street	0.
	syl	High Street
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	often not cap.; usually preceded by the
	def	the main street of a town, usually where the principal shops are situated.
hight	ety	Old English heht, from hatan to call; related to Old Norse heita, Old Frisian h*_eta, Old High German heizzan 
hight	0.
	syl	hight
	pron	<hIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic and poetic.
	usage	as a past participle
	def	to name; call.
	exam	1	a maid hight Mary.
high table	0.
	syl	high ta+ble
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the table, sometimes elevated, in the dining hall of a school, college, etc., at which the princi?!pal teachers, fellows, etc., sit.
hightail	0.
	syl	high+tail
	pron	<1hI2tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to go or move in a great hurry. Also: {hightail it}.
High Tatra	0.
	syl	High Tat+ra
	pos	n.
	def	See {Tatra Mountains}.
high tea	0.
	syl	high tea
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a substantial early evening meal consisting of sandwiches or a cooked snack, cakes, etc., and usually accompanied by tea.
high-tension	0.
	syl	high-ten:sion
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	subjected to, carrying, or capable of operating at a relatively high voltage.
	exam	1	a high-tension wire.
high tide	1.a.
	syl	high tide
	pos	n.
	def	the tide at its highest level.
high tide	1.b.
	syl	high tide
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which it reaches this.
high tide	2.
	syl	high tide
	pos	n.
	def	a culminating point.
high time	1.
	syl	high time
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the latest possible time; a time that is almost too late.
	exam	1	it's high time you mended this shelf.
high time	2.
	syl	high time
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Also: {high old time}. an enjoyable and exciting time.
high-toned	1.
	syl	high-toned
	pos	adj.
	def	high in tone.
high-toned	2.
	syl	high-toned
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	affectedly superior.
high treason	0.
	syl	high trea+son
	pos	n.
	def	an act of treason directly affecting a sovereign or state.
high-up	0.
	syl	high-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who holds an important or influential position.
the	infl
	head	Highveld
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Highveld	0.
	syl	High+veld
	pron	<1hI2felt>, <-2velt>
	pos	n.
	def	the high-altitude grassland region of the Transvaal, South Africa.
high water	1.
	syl	high wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {high tide} (sense 1).
high water	2.
	syl	high wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the state of any stretch of water at its highest level, as during a flood.
high water	xref
	syl	high wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {HW}
high-water mark	1.a.
	syl	high-wa:ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	the level reached by sea water at high tide or by other stretches of water in flood.
high-water mark	1.b.
	syl	high-wa:ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	the mark indicating this level.
high-water mark	2.
	syl	high-wa:ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point.
highway	1.
	syl	high+way
	pron	<1hI2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S. except in legal contexts.
	def	a main road, esp. one that connects towns or cities.
highway	2.
	syl	high+way
	pron	<1hI2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a main route for any form of transport.
highway	3.
	syl	high+way
	pron	<1hI2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a direct path or course.
Highway Code	0.
	syl	High+way Code
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a booklet compiled by the Department of Transport for the guidance of users of public roads.
highwaymen	infl
	head	highwayman
	syl	high:way+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
highwayman	0.
	syl	high:way+man
	pron	<1hI2wAm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a robber, usually on horseback, who held up travellers.
highway robbery	0.
	syl	high+way rob+ber:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	blatant overcharging.
high wire	0.
	syl	high wire
	pos	n.
	def	a tightrope stretched high in the air for balancing acts.
High Wycombe	0.
	syl	High Wy+combe
	pron	<1wik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S central England, in S Buckinghamshire: furniture industry. Pop.: 59298 (1971).
HIH	0.
	syl	H.I.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	His Her) Imperial Highness.
hijack	ety	C20: of unknown origin
highjack	alt
	head	hijack
	or	hijack
	syl	high+jack
	pron	<1hI2J@k>
	pos	vb.
hijack	1.
	or	highjack
	syl	hi+jack
	pron	<1hI2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize, divert, or appropriate (a vehicle or the goods it carries) while in transit.
	exam	1	to hijack an aircraft.
hijack	2.
	or	highjack
	syl	hi+jack
	pron	<1hI2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rob (a person or vehicle) by force.
	exam	1	to hijack a traveller.
hijack	3.
	or	highjack
	syl	hi+jack
	pron	<1hI2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of hijacking.
hijacker	sub
	head	hijack
	or	highjacker
	syl	hi+2jack+er
	pos	n.
highjacker	sub
	head	hijack
	or	hijacker
	syl	high+2jack+er
	pos	n.
Hijaz	0.
	syl	Hi+jaz
	pron	<hE1J@z>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hejaz}.
hike	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
hike	1.
	syl	hike
	pron	<hIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk a long way, usually for pleasure or exercise, esp. in the country.
hike	2.
	syl	hike
	pron	<hIk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to pull or be pulled; hitch.
hike	3.
	syl	hike
	pron	<hIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a long walk.
hiker	sub
	head	hike
	syl	hik+er
	pos	n.
hike out	0.
	syl	hike out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Naut.
	def	the U.S. term for { {sit out} (sense 3)}.
hilarious	ety	C19: from Latin hilaris glad, from Greek hilaros 
hilarious	0.
	syl	hi+lar:i+ous
	pron	<hi1le*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very funny or merry.
hilariously	sub
	head	hilarious
	syl	hi+1lar:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
hilariousness	sub
	head	hilarious
	syl	hi+1lar:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
hilarity	0.
	syl	hi+lar+i:ty
	pron	<hi1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	mirth and merriment; cheerfulness.
Saint	infl
	head	Hilary of Poitiers
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Hilary of Poitiers	0.
	syl	Hil:a:ry of Poi+tiers
	pron	<1hil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	??315-??367 #7a.d., French bishop, an opponent of Arianism. Feast day: Jan. 13.
Hilary term	ety	C16: named after Saint H#7ilary of Poitiers
Hilary term	0.
	syl	Hil:a:ry term
	pos	n.
	def	the spring term at Oxford University and some other educational establishments.
David	infl
	head	Hilbert
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Hilbert	0.
	syl	Hil:bert
	pron	<1hilbert>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1943, German mathematician, who made outstanding contributions to the theories of number fields and invariants and to geometry.
Hildebrand	0.
	syl	Hil:de:brand
	pron	<1hild*2br@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the monastic name of {Gregory VII}.
Hildebrandian	sub
	head	Hildebrand
	syl	Hil:de+1bran+di:an
	pos	adj. n.
Hildebrandine	sub
	head	Hildebrand
	syl	Hil:de+2brand+ine
	pos	adj.
Hildesheim	0.
	syl	Hil+des+heim
	pron	German <1hild*s2hIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N West Germany, in Lower Saxony: a member of the Hanseatic League. Pop.: 93400 (1970).
hill	ety	Old English hyll; related to Old Frisian holla head, Latin collis hill, Low German hull hill
hill	1.a.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous and often rounded natural elevation of the earth's surface, less high or craggy than a mountain.
hill	1.b.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a hillside;
	exam	2	a hilltop.
hill	2.a.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a heap or mound made by a person or animal.
hill	2.b.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a dunghill.
hill	3.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	def	an incline; slope.
hill and dale	4.
	head	hill
	syl	hill and dale.
	usage	of gramophone records
	def	having or relating to vertical groove undulations.
hill	5.a.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	def	beyond one's prime.
hill	5.b.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	absent without leave or deserting.
hill	6.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into a hill or mound.
hill	7.
	syl	hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or surround with a mound or heap of earth.
hiller	sub
	head	hill
	syl	hill+er
	pos	n.
hilly	sub
	head	hill
	syl	hill:y
	pos	adj.
Archibald Vivian	1.
	head	Hill
	syl	Ar:chi:bald Viv:i:an.
	def	1886-1977, English biochemist, noted for his research into heat loss in muscle contraction: shared the Nobel prize for physiology (1922).
Octavia	2.
	head	Hill
	syl	Oc:ta:vi:a.
	def	1838-1912, English housing reformer; a founder of the National Trust.
Hill	3.
	syl	Hill
	pron	<hil>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Row@.land}. 1795-1879, English originator of the penny postage.
Hilla	0.
	syl	Hil+la
	pron	<1hil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in central Iraq, on a branch of the Euphrates: built partly of bricks from the nearby site of Babylon. Pop.: 84704 (1965). Also: {Al Hillah}.
Hillary	0.
	syl	Hil:la:ry
	pron	<1hil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.mund}. born 1919, New Zealand explorer and mountaineer. He and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay, were the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest (1953).
hillbilly	ety	from #7hill+ Billy (the nickname)
hillbillies	infl
	head	hillbilly
	syl	hill+bil+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hillbilly	1.
	syl	hill+bil+ly
	pron	<1hil2bili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually disparaging.
	def	an unsophisticated person, esp. from the mountainous areas in the southeastern U.S.
hillbilly	2.
	syl	hill+bil+ly
	pron	<1hil2bili>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {country and western}.
hill climb	0.
	syl	hill climb
	pos	n.
	def	a competition in which motor vehicles attempt singly to ascend a steep slope as far as possible.
Hillel	0.
	syl	Hil:lel
	pron	<1hilel>, <-l*l>
	pos	n.
	def	??60 #7b.c. -??9 #7a.d., rabbi, born in Babylonia; president of the Sanhedrin. He was the first to formulate principles of biblical interpretation.
Patrick John	infl
	head	Hillery
	syl	Pat:rick John.
	pos	n.
Hillery	0.
	syl	Hil:le:ry
	pron	<1hil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, Irish statesman; president of the Republic of Ireland since 1976.
hillfort	0.
	syl	hill+fort
	pron	<1hil2fc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a hilltop fortified with ramparts and ditches, dating from the second millennium #7b.c.
Nicholas	infl
	head	Hilliard
	syl	Nich:o:las.
	pos	n.
Hilliard	0.
	syl	Hil:li:ard
	pron	<1hili*d>
	pos	n.
	def	1537-1619, English miniaturist, esp. of portraits.
Hillingdon	0.
	syl	Hil+ling+don
	pron	<1hiliGd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential borough of W Greater London. Pop.: 230800 (1976 est.).
hill myna	0.
	syl	hill my:na
	pos	n.
	def	a starling, of S and SE Asia: a popular cage bird because of its ability to talk. Also called: {Indian grackle}.
hillock	ety	C14 hilloc 
hillock	0.
	syl	hill+ock
	pron	<1hil*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hill or mound.
hillocked	sub
	head	hillock
	or	hillocky
	syl	hill+ocked
	pos	adj.
hillocky	sub
	head	hillock
	or	hillocked
	syl	hill+ock:y
	pos	adj.
the	1.
	head	hills
	syl	the.
	def	a hilly and often remote region.
as old as the hills	2.
	head	hills
	syl	as old as the hills.
	def	very old.
hill station	0.
	syl	hill sta+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in northern India, etc.
	def	a settlement or resort at a high altitude.
hilt	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse hjalt, Old Saxon helta oar handle, Old High German helza 
hilt	1.
	syl	hilt
	pron	<hilt>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle or shaft of a sword, dagger, etc.
to the hilt	2.
	head	hilt
	syl	to the hilt.
	def	to the full.
hilt	3.
	syl	hilt
	pron	<hilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with a hilt.
hilum	ety	C17: from Latin: trifle; see #7nihil 
hila	infl
	head	hilum
	syl	hi+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hilum	1.a.
	syl	hi+lum
	pron	<1hIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a scar on the surface of a seed marking its point of attachment to the seed stalk (funicle).
hilum	1.b.
	syl	hi+lum
	pron	<1hIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nucleus of a starch grain.
hilum	2.
	syl	hi+lum
	pron	<1hIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {hilus}.
hilus	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: a trifle
hilus	0.
	syl	hi+lus
	pron	<1hIl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep fissure or depression on the surface of a bodily organ around the point of entrance or exit of vessels, nerves, or ducts.
hilar	sub
	head	hilus
	syl	hi+lar
	pos	adj.
Hilversum	0.
	syl	Hil+ver+sum
	pron	<1hilv*s*m>, Dutch <1hilv*rsym>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Netherlands, in North Holland province: Dutch radio and television centre. Pop.: 96841 (1973 est.).
him	ety	Old English him, dative of h*_e #7{he %1}#e Usage. See at me.
him	1.
	syl	him
	pron	<him>, <unstressed> <im>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to a male person or animal.
	exam	1	they needed him;
	exam	2	she baked him a cake;
	exam	3	not him again&!
him	2.
	syl	him
	pron	<him>, <unstressed> <im>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	objective
	def	a dialect word for {himself} when used as an indirect object.
	exam	1	he ought to find him a wife.
HIM	alt
	or	HIM
	syl	H.I.M.
HIM	0.
	or	HIM
	syl	HIM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	His Her) Imperial Majesty.
Himachal Pradesh	0.
	syl	Hi+ma+chal Pra+desh
	pron	<hi1ma:C*l> <pra:1deS>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N India, in the W Himalayas: rises to about 6700 m (22000 ft.) and is densely forested. Capital: Simla. Pop.: 3460434 (1971). Area: 55658 sq. km (21707 sq. miles).
the	infl
	head	Himalayas
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Himalayas	0.
	syl	Him:a+la+yas
	pron	<2him*1lA*z>, <hi1ma:lj*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a vast mountain system in S Asia, extending 2400 km (1500 miles) from Kashmir (west) to Assam (east), between the valleys of the Rivers Indus and Brahmaputra: covers most of Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, and the S edge of Tibet; the highest range in the world, with several peaks over 7500 m (25000 ft.). Highest peak: Mount Everest, 8848 m (29028 ft.).
himation	ety	C19: from Greek: a little garment, from heima dress, from hennunai to clothe
himatia	infl
	head	himation
	syl	hi+mat:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
himation	0.
	syl	hi+mat:i+on
	pron	<hi1m@ti2on>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a cloak draped around the body.
Himeji	0.
	syl	Hi+me:ji
	pron	<1hEme2JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on W Honshu: cotton textile centre. Pop.: 431691 (1974 est.).
Heinrich	infl
	head	Himmler
	syl	Hein:rich
	pron	<1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Himmler	0.
	syl	Himm:ler
	pron	German <1himl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-45, German Nazi leader, head of the SS and the Gestapo (1936-45); committed suicide.
Hims	0.
	syl	Hims
	pron	<himz>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Homs}.
himself	ety	Old English him selfum, dative singular of h*_e self; see #7he %1#7, self #e Usage. See at myself.
himself	1.a.
	syl	him+self
	pron	<him1self>, <medially> <often> <im1self>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of or
himself	2.
	syl	him+self
	pron	<him1self>, <medially> <often> <im1self>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	his normal or usual self.
	exam	1	he seems himself once more.
Himyarite	ety	C19: named after Himyar legendary king in ancient Yemen
Himyarite	1.
	syl	Him+yar+ite
	pron	<1himj*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient people of SW Arabia, sometimes regarded as including the Sabeans.
Himyarite	2.
	syl	Him+yar+ite
	pron	<1himj*2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their culture.
Himyaritic	1.
	syl	Him+yar+it+ic
	pron	<2himj*1ritik>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the Himyarites, belonging to the SE Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Himyaritic	2.
	syl	Him+yar+it+ic
	pron	<2himj*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using this language.
hin	ety	from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew h*_in, from Egyptian hnw 
hin	0.
	syl	hin
	pron	<hin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about 12 pints or 3.5 litres.
Hinayana	ety	from Sanskrit h*_inay*_ana, from h*_ina lesser+ y*_ana vehicle
Hinayana	0.a.
	syl	Hi+na+ya+na
	pron	<2hEn*1ja:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various early forms of Buddhism.
Hinayana	0.b.
	syl	Hi+na+ya+na
	pron	<2hEn*1ja:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Hinayana Buddhism.
Hinayanist	sub
	head	Hinayana
	syl	Hi+na+1ya+nist
	pos	n.
Hinayanistic	sub
	head	Hinayana
	syl	Hi+na+ya+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
Hinckley	0.
	syl	Hinck+ley
	pron	<1hiGkli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in Leicestershire. Pop.: 47982 (1971).
hind	ety	Old English hindan at the back, related to German hinten; see #7behind, hinder %2
hinder	infl
	head	hind
	syl	hind+er
	pos	adj.
hindmost	infl
	head	hind
	or	hindermost
	syl	hind+most
	pos	adj.
hindermost	infl
	head	hind
	or	hindmost
	syl	hin:der+most.
	pos	adj.
hind	H1.0.
	syl	hind
	pron	<hInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal; esp. of parts of the body
	def	situated at the back or rear.
	exam	1	a hind leg.
hind	ety	Old English hind; related to Old High German hinta, Greek kemas young deer, Lithuanian szm*'ulas hornless
hinds	infl
	head	hind
	or	hind
	syl	hinds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hind	infl
	or	hinds
	syl	hind.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hind	H2.1.
	syl	hind
	pron	<hInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of the deer, esp. the red deer when aged three years or more.
hind	H2.2.
	syl	hind
	pron	<hInd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several marine serranid fishes of the genus closely related and similar to the groupers.
hind	ety	Old English h*_ine, from h*_igna, genitive plural of h*_igan servants
hind	H3.1.
	syl	hind
	pron	<hInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a simple peasant.
hind	H3.2.
	syl	hind
	pron	<hInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly; in N Britain
	def	a skilled farm worker.
hind	H3.3.
	syl	hind
	pron	<hInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a steward.
Hind	1.
	syl	Hind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hindi.
Hind	2.
	syl	Hind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hindu.
Hind	3.
	syl	Hind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hindu?!stan.
Hind	4.
	syl	Hind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hindu?!stani.
hindbrain	0.
	syl	hind+brain
	pron	<1hInd2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {rhomb?!encephalon}.
Paul	infl
	head	Hindemith
	syl	Paul
	pron	<paul>
	pos	n.
Hindemith	0.
	syl	Hin:de:mith
	pron	German <1hind*2mit>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1963, German composer and musical theorist, who opposed the twelve-tone technique. His works include the song cycle (1923) and the opera (1938).
Hindenburg	H1.0.
	syl	Hin+den+burg
	pron	<1hindN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Zabrze}.
Paul von Beneckendorff und von	infl
	head	Hindenburg
	syl	Paul von Be:neck:en:dorff und von
	pron	<1paul> <fcn> <ben*kN2dcrf> <unt> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Hindenburg	H2.0.
	syl	Hin:den:burg
	pron	<1hind*n2bR:g>, German <1hindN2burk>, German <1hindN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	1847-1934, German field marshal and statesman; president (1925-34). During World War I he directed German strategy together with Ludendorff (1916-18).
Hindenburg line	ety	C20: named after P. von H#7indenburg 
Hindenburg line	0.
	syl	Hin:den:burg line
	pos	n.
	def	a line of strong fortifications built by the German army near the Franco-Belgian border in 1916-17.
hinder	ety	Old English hindrian; related to Old Norse hindra, Old High German hintar*_on 
hinder	H1.1.
	syl	hin+der
	pron	<1hind*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or get in the way of (someone or something); hamper.
hinder	H1.2.
	syl	hin+der
	pron	<1hind*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent.
hinderer	sub
	head	hinder
	syl	hin+der+er
	pos	n.
hinderingly	sub
	head	hinder
	syl	hin+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
hinder	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse hindri latter, Gothic hindar beyond, Old High German hintar behind
hinder	H2.0.
	syl	hind+er
	pron	<1hInd*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	situated at or further towards the back or rear; posterior.
hindgut	1.
	syl	hind+gut
	pron	<1hInd2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the vertebrate digestive tract comprising the colon and rectum.
hindgut	2.
	syl	hind+gut
	pron	<1hInd2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the posterior part of the digestive tract of arthropods.
hindgut	xref
	syl	hind+gut
	pron	<1hInd2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {foregut, midgut}.
Hindi	ety	C18: from Hindi hind*_i, from Hind India, from Old Persian Hindu the river Indus
Hindi	1.
	syl	Hin+di
	pron	<1hindi>
	pos	n.
	def	a language or group of dialects of N central India. It belongs to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family and is closely related to Urdu. See also {Hindustani}.
Hindi	2.
	syl	Hin+di
	pron	<1hindi>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal literary dialect of this language, the official language of India, usually written in Nagari script.
Hindi	3.
	syl	Hin+di
	pron	<1hindi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose native language is Hindi.
hindermost	alt
	head	hindmost
	or	hindmost
	syl	hin:der+most
	pron	<1hind*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
hindmost	0.
	or	hindermost
	syl	hind+most
	pron	<1hInd2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	furthest back; last.
Hindooism	sub
	head	Hindoo
	syl	Hin+doo+ism
	pron	<1hindu2iz*m>
	pos	n.
hindquarter	1.
	syl	hind+quar:ter
	pron	<1hInd2kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two back quarters of a carcass of beef, lamb, etc.
hindquarter	2.
	syl	hind+quar:ter
	pron	<1hInd2kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the rear, esp. of a four-legged animal.
hindrance	1.
	syl	hin+drance
	pron	<1hindr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstruction or snag; impediment.
hindrance	2.
	syl	hin+drance
	pron	<1hindr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of hindering; prevention.
hindsight	1.
	syl	hind+sight
	pron	<1hInd2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to understand, after something has happened, what should have been done or what caused the event.
hindsight	2.
	syl	hind+sight
	pron	<1hInd2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm's rear sight.
Hindu	ety	C17: from Persian Hind*_u, from Hind India; see H#7indi 
Hindoo	alt
	head	Hindu
	or	Hindu
	syl	Hin+doo
	pron	<1hindu:>, <hin1du:>
	pos	n.
Hindus	infl
	head	Hindu
	or	Hindoos
	syl	Hin+dus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hindoos	infl
	head	Hindu
	or	Hindus
	syl	Hin+doos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hindu	1.
	or	Hindoo
	syl	Hin+du
	pron	<1hindu:>, <hin1du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who adheres to Hinduism.
Hindu	2.
	or	Hindoo
	syl	Hin+du
	pron	<1hindu:>, <hin1du:>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of Hindustan or India, esp. one adhering to Hinduism.
Hindu	3.
	or	Hindoo
	syl	Hin+du
	pron	<1hindu:>, <hin1du:>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to Hinduism, Hindus, or India.
Hindooism	alt
	head	Hinduism
	or	Hinduism
	syl	Hin+doo+ism
	pron	<1hindu2iz*m>
	pos	n.
Hinduism	0.
	or	Hindooism
	syl	Hin+du+ism
	pron	<1hindu2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the complex of beliefs, values, and customs comprising the dominant religion of India, characterized by the worship of many gods, including Brahma as supreme being, a caste system, belief in reincarna?!tion, etc.
Hindu Kush	0.
	syl	Hin+du Kush
	pron	<kuS>, <ku:S>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in central Asia, extending about 800 km (500 miles) east from the Koh-i-Baba Mountains of central Afghanistan to the Pamirs. Highest peak: Tirich Mir, 7590 m (25230 ft.).
Hindostan	alt
	head	Hindustan
	or	Hindustan
	syl	Hin+do+stan
	pos	n.
Hindustan	1.
	or	Hindostan
	syl	Hin+du+stan
	pron	<2hindu1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the land of the Hindus, esp. India north of the Deccan and excluding Bengal.
Hindustan	2.
	or	Hindostan
	syl	Hin+du+stan
	pron	<2hindu1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the general area around the Ganges where Hindi is the predominant language.
Hindustan	3.
	or	Hindostan
	syl	Hin+du+stan
	pron	<2hindu1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the areas of India where Hinduism predominates, as contrasted with those areas where Islam predominates.
Hindoostani	infl
	head	Hindustani
	or	Hindostani
	syl	Hin+doo+sta+ni
	pron	<2hindu1sta:ni>
	pos	n.
Hindostani	infl
	head	Hindustani
	or	Hindoostani
	syl	Hin+do+sta+ni
	pos	n.
Hindustani	1.
	syl	Hin+du+sta+ni
	pron	<2hindu1sta:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Hindi spoken in Delhi: used as a lingua franca throughout India.
Hindustani	2.
	syl	Hin+du+sta+ni
	pron	<2hindu1sta:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages or dialects consisting of all spoken forms of Hindi and Urdu considered together.
Hindustani	3.
	syl	Hin+du+sta+ni
	pron	<2hindu1sta:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to these languages or Hindustan.
Earl	infl
	head	Hines
	syl	Earl
	pos	n.
Hines	0.
	syl	Hines
	pron	<hInz>
	pos	n.
	def	known as born 1905, U.S. jazz pianist and conductor.
hinge	ety	C13: probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch henge; see #7hang 
hinge	1.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for holding together two parts such that one can swing relative to the other, typically having two interlocking metal leaves held by a pin about which they pivot.
hinge	2.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a type of joint, such as the knee joint, that moves only backwards and forwards; a joint that functions in only one plane. Technical name: {ginglymus}.
hinge	3.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something on which events, opinions, etc., turn.
hinge	4.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mount}. a small thin transparent strip of gummed paper for affixing a stamp to a page. {~}
hinge	5.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach or fit a hinge to (something).
hinge	6.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to depend (on).
hinge	7.
	syl	hinge
	pron	<hinJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hang or turn on or as if on a hinge.
hingeless	sub
	head	hinge
	syl	hinge+less
	pos	adj.
hingelike	sub
	head	hinge
	syl	hinge+2like
	pos	adj.
hinger	sub
	head	hinge
	syl	hing+er
	pos	n.
hinnies	infl
	head	hinny
	syl	hin+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hinny	H1.0.
	syl	hin+ny
	pron	<1hini>
	pos	n.
	def	the sterile hybrid offspring of a male horse and a female donkey or ass. Compare { {mule%1} (sense 1)}.
hinnies	infl
	head	hinny
	syl	hin+nies
	pos	vb.
hinnying	infl
	head	hinny
	syl	hin+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
hinnied	infl
	head	hinny
	syl	hin+nied.
	pos	vb.
hinny	H2.0.
	syl	hin+ny
	pron	<1hini>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {whinny}.
hinny	ety	variant of #7honey 
hinny	H3.0.
	syl	hin+ny
	pron	<1hini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a term of endearment, esp. for a woman or child.
Hinshelwood	0.
	syl	Hin:shel:wood
	pron	<1hinS*l2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Cy@.ril Nor@.man}. 1897-1967, English chemist, who shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1956) for the study of reaction kinetics.
hint	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
hint	1.
	syl	hint
	pron	<hint>
	pos	n.
	def	a suggestion or implication given in an indirect or subtle manner.
	exam	1	he dropped a hint.
hint	2.
	syl	hint
	pron	<hint>
	pos	n.
	def	a helpful piece of advice or practical suggestion.
hint	3.
	syl	hint
	pron	<hint>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount; trace.
hint	4.
	syl	hint
	pron	<hint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by at; when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to suggest or imply indirectly.
hinter	sub
	head	hint
	syl	hint+er
	pos	n.
hinterland	ety	C19: from German, from hinter behind+ land #7land ; see #7hinder %2
hinterland	1.
	syl	hin:ter+land
	pron	<1hint*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land lying behind something, esp. a coast or the shore of a river.
hinterland	2.
	syl	hin:ter+land
	pron	<1hint*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	remote or undeveloped areas of a country.
hinterland	3.
	syl	hin:ter+land
	pron	<1hint*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an area located near and dependent on a large city, esp. a port.
hip	ety	Old English hype; related to Old High German huf, Gothic hups, Dutch heup 
hip	H1.1.
	syl	hip
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh, overlying the lateral part of the pelvis and its articulation with the thighbones.
hip	H1.2.
	syl	hip
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {pelvis} (sense 1)}.
hip	H1.3.
	syl	hip
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hip joint}.
hip	H1.4.
	syl	hip
	pos	n.
	def	the angle formed where two sloping sides of a roof meet or where a sloping side meets a sloping end.
hipless	sub
	head	hip
	syl	hip+less
	pos	adj.
hiplike	sub
	head	hip
	syl	hip+2like
	pos	adj.
hip	ety	Old English h*'eopa; related to Old Saxon hiopo, Old High German hiufo, Dutch joop, Norwegian dialect hj*_upa 
hip	H2.0.
	syl	hip
	pron	<hip>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry-like brightly coloured fruit of a rose plant: a swollen receptacle, rich in vitamin C, containing several small hairy achenes. Also called: {rosehip}.
hip	ety	C18: of unknown origin
hip	H3.0.
	syl	hip
	pron	<hip>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to introduce cheers (in the phrase {hip, hip, hurrah) }.
hip	ety	variant of earlier hep 
hep	alt
	head	hip
	or	hip
	syl	hep
	pron	<hip>, <hep>, <hep>
	pos	adj.
hipper	infl
	head	hip
	or	hepper
	syl	hip+per
	pos	adj.
hippest	infl
	head	hip
	or	heppest
	syl	hip+pest
	pos	adj.
hepper	infl
	head	hip
	or	hipper
	syl	hep+per
	pos	adj.
heppest	infl
	head	hip
	or	hippest
	syl	hep+pest.
	pos	adj.
hip	H4.1.
	or	hep
	syl	hip
	pron	<hip>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	aware of or following the latest trends in music, ideas, fashion, etc.
hip	H4.2.
	or	hep
	syl	hip
	pron	<hip>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by to
	def	informed (about).
hip bath	0.
	syl	hip bath
	pos	n.
	def	a portable bath in which the bather sits.
hipbone	0.
	syl	hip+bone
	pron	<1hip2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {innominate bone}.
hip flask	0.
	syl	hip flask
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal flask for spirits, etc., often carried in a hip pocket.
hip-huggers	0.
	syl	hip-hug:gers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	trousers that begin at the hips instead of the waist. Usual Brit. word: {hipsters}.
hip joint	0.
	syl	hip joint
	pos	n.
	def	the ball-and-socket joint that connects each leg to the trunk of the body, in which the head of the femur articu?!lates with the socket (acetabulum) of the pelvis.
hipparch	ety	C17: from Greek hippos horse+-#7arch 
hipparch	0.
	syl	hip+parch
	pron	<1hipa:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a cavalry command?!er.
Hipparchus	H1.1.
	syl	Hip:par:chus
	pron	<hi1pa:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	2nd-century #7b.c. Greek astronomer. He discovered the precession of the equinoxes, calculated the length of the solar year, and developed trigonometry.
Hipparchus	H1.2.
	syl	Hip:par:chus
	pron	<hi1pa:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 514 #7b.c., tyrant of Athens (527-514).
Hipparchus	H2.0.
	syl	Hip+par+chus
	pron	<hi1pa:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large crater in the SW quadrant of the moon, about 130 kilometres in diameter.
hippeastrum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek hippeus knight+ astron star
hippeastrum	0.
	syl	hip+pe+as+trum
	pron	<hipi1@str*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the South American amaryllidaceous genus cultivated for their large funnel-shaped typically red flowers.
hipped	H1.1.a.
	syl	hipped
	pron	<hipt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hip or hips.
hipped	H1.1.b.
	syl	hipped
	pron	<hipt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	broad-hipped;
	exam	2	low-hipped.
hipped	H1.2.
	syl	hipped
	pron	<hipt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of cows, sheep, reindeer, elk, etc.
	def	having an injury to the hip, such as a dislocation of the bones.
hipped	H1.3.
	syl	hipped
	pron	<hipt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having a hip or hips. See also {hipped roof}.
hipped	ety	C20: from #7hip %4
hipped	H2.0.
	syl	hipped
	pron	<hipt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by on
	def	very enthusiastic (about).
hipped roof	0.
	syl	hipped roof
	pos	n.
	def	a roof having sloping ends and sides.
hippie	ety	C20: see #7hip %4
hippy	alt
	head	hippie
	or	hippie
	syl	hip+py
	pron	<1hipi>
	pos	n.
hippies	infl
	head	hippie
	syl	hip+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hippie	0.a.
	or	hippy
	syl	hip+pie
	pron	<1hipi>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. during the 1960s
	def	a person whose behaviour, dress, use of drugs, etc., implied a rejection of conventional values.
hippie	0.b.
	or	hippy
	syl	hip+pie
	pron	<1hipi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hippie language.
hippos	infl
	head	hippo
	syl	hip+pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hippo	0.
	syl	hip+po
	pron	<1hip*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {hippopotamus}.
hippocampus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek hippos horse+ kampos a sea monster
hippopi	infl
	head	hippocampus
	syl	hip:po+pi
	pron	<-pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hippocampus	1.
	syl	hip:po+cam:pus
	pron	<2hip*u1k@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mythological sea creature with the forelegs of a horse and the tail of a fish.
hippocampus	2.
	syl	hip:po+cam:pus
	pron	<2hip*u1k@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in the floor of the lateral ventricle of the brain, which in cross section has the shape of a sea horse.
hippocampal	sub
	head	hippocampus
	syl	hip:po+1cam:pal
	pos	adj.
hip pocket	0.
	syl	hip pock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a pocket at the back of a pair of trousers.
hippocras	ety	C14 ypocras, from Old French: H#7ippocrates, probably referring to a filter called Hippocrates' sleeve 
hippocras	0.
	syl	hip+po+cras
	pron	<1hip*u2kr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	an old English drink of wine flavoured with spices.
Hippocrates	0.
	syl	Hip:poc:ra:tes
	pron	<hi1pokr*2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??460-??377 #7b.c., Greek physician, commonly regarded as the father of medicine.
Hippocratic	sub
	head	Hippocrates
	or	Hippocratical
	syl	Hip+po+1crat+ic
	pos	adj.
Hippocratical	sub
	head	Hippocrates
	or	Hippocratic
	syl	Hip+po+1crat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Hippocratic oath	0.
	syl	Hip+po+crat+ic oath
	pos	n.
	def	an oath taken by a doctor to observe a code of medical ethics derived from that of Hippocrates.
Hippocrene	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek hippos horse+ kr*_en*_e spring
Hippocrene	0.
	syl	Hip+po+crene
	pron	<1hip*u2krEn>, <2hip*u1krEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring on Mount Helicon in Greece, said to engender poetic inspiration.
Hippocrenian	sub
	head	Hippocrene
	syl	Hip+po+1cre:ni:an
	pos	adj.
hippodrome	ety	C16: from Latin hippodromos, from Greek hippos horse+ dromos a race
hippodrome	1.
	syl	hip:po+drome
	pron	<1hip*2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a music hall, variety theatre, or circus.
hippodrome	2.
	syl	hip:po+drome
	pron	<1hip*2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece or Rome
	def	an open-air course for horse and chariot races.
hippogriff	ety	C17: from Italian ippogrifo, from ippo- horse (from Greek hippos) +grifo {#7griffin %1}
hippogryph	alt
	head	hippogriff
	or	hippogriff
	syl	hip+po+gryph
	pron	<1hip*u2grif>
	pos	n.
hippogriff	0.
	or	hippogryph
	syl	hip+po+griff
	pron	<1hip*u2grif>
	pos	n.
	def	a monster of Greek mythology with a griffin's head, wings, and claws and a horse's body.
Hippolyte	alt
	head	Hippolyta
	or	Hippolyta
	syl	Hip:pol:y:te
	pron	<hi1poli2tE>
	pos	n.
Hippolyta	0.
	or	Hippolyte
	syl	Hip:pol:y:ta
	pron	<hi1polit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a queen of the Amazons, slain by Hercules in battle for her belt, which he obtained as his ninth labour.
Hippolytus	0.
	syl	Hip:pol:y:tus
	pron	<hi1polit*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Theseus, killed after his stepmother Phaedra falsely accused him of raping her.
Hippolytan	sub
	head	Hippolytus
	syl	Hip+1pol:y+tan
	pos	adj.
Hippomenes	0.
	syl	Hip:pom:e:nes
	pron	<hi1pomi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the husband, in some traditions, of Atalanta.
hippopotamus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek hippopotamos river horse, from hippos horse+ potamos river
hippopotamuses	infl
	head	hippopotamus
	or	hippopotami
	syl	hip:po+pot:a+mus:es
	pron	<-2mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hippopotami	infl
	head	hippopotamus
	or	hippopotamuses
	syl	hip:po+pot:a+mi
	pron	<-2mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hippopotamus	1.
	syl	hip:po+pot:a+mus
	pron	<2hip*1pot*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large massive gregarious artiodactyl mammal, living in or around the rivers of tropical Africa: family It has short legs and a thick skin sparsely covered with hair.
pigmy hippopotamus	2.
	head	hippopotamus
	syl	pigmy hippopotamus.
	def	a related but smaller animal,
Hippo Regius	0.
	syl	Hip+po Re+gi:us
	pron	<1hip*u> <1rEJi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Numidian city, adjoining present-day Annaba, Algeria. Often shortened to {Hippo}.
hippier	infl
	head	hippy
	syl	hip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
hippiest	infl
	head	hippy
	syl	hip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
hippy	H1.0.
	syl	hip+py
	pron	<1hipi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. esp. of a woman
	def	having large hips.
hippies	infl
	head	hippy
	syl	hip+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hippy	H2.0.
	syl	hip+py
	pron	<1hipi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hippie}.
hip roof	0.
	syl	hip roof
	pos	n.
	def	a roof having sloping ends and sides.
hipster	1.a.
	syl	hip+ster
	pron	<1hipst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who follows fashion.
hipster	1.b.
	syl	hip+ster
	pron	<1hipst*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outmoded word for {hippie}.
hipster	2.
	syl	hip+ster
	pron	<1hipst*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of trousers
	def	cut so that the top encircles the hips.
hipsters	0.
	syl	hip+sters
	pron	<1hipst*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	trousers cut so that the top encircles the hips. Usual U.S. word: {hip-huggers}.
hiragana	ety	from Japanese: flat kana
hiragana	0.
	syl	hi+ra+ga+na
	pron	<2hi*r*1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Japanese systems of syllabic writing based on Chinese cursive ideograms. The more widely used of the two current systems, it is employed in newspapers and general literature. Compare {katakana}.
Hiram	0.
	syl	Hi:ram
	pron	<1hI*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	10th-century #7b.c. king of Tyre, who supplied Solomon with materials and craftsmen for the building of the Temple (II Samuel 5:11; I Kings 5:1-18).
hircine	ety	C17: from Latin hirc*_inus, from hircus goat
hircine	1.
	syl	hir+cine
	pron	<1hR:sIn>, <-sin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or like a goat, esp. in smell.
hircine	2.
	syl	hir+cine
	pron	<1hR:sIn>, <-sin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	lustful; lascivious.
hire	ety	Old English h*_yrian; related to Old Frisian h*_era to lease, Middle Dutch h*_uren 
hire	1.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire the temporary use of (a thing) or the services of (a person) in exchange for payment.
hire	2.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to provide (something) or the services of (oneself or others) for an agreed payment, usually for an agreed period.
hire	3.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to pay independent contractors for (work to be done). {~}
hire	4.a.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of hiring or the state of being hired.
hire	4.b.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hire car.
hire	5.a.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the price paid or payable for a person's services or the temporary use of something.
hire	5.b.
	syl	hire
	pron	<1hI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the hire charge.
for	6.
	head	hire
	or	on hire
	syl	for
	def	available for service or temporary use in exchange for payment.
hirable	sub
	head	hire
	or	hireable
	syl	hir+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hireable	sub
	head	hire
	or	hirable
	syl	hire+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hirer	sub
	head	hire
	syl	hir+er
	pos	n.
hireling	ety	Old English h*_yrling; related to Dutch huurling; see #7hire, {-#7ling %1}
hireling	0.
	syl	hire+ling
	pron	<1hI*liG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a person who works only for money, esp. one paid to do something unpleasant.
hire-purchase	0.a.
	syl	hire-pur:chase
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a system for purchasing merchandise, such as cars or furniture, in which the buyer takes possession of the merchandise on payment of a deposit and completes the purchase by paying a series of regular instalments while the seller retains ownership until the final instalment is paid.
hire-purchase	0.b.
	syl	hire-pur:chase
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier; hire-purchase legislation.
	def	Abbrev.: {H.P., h.p}. U.S. equivalent: {instalment buying}.
hiri Motu	0.
	syl	hi:ri Mo:tu
	pron	<1hi*ri> <1m*utu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Motu} (the language).
Hirohito	0.
	syl	Hi:ro:hi:to
	pron	<2hi*r*u1hEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, emperor of Japan since 1926. In 1946 he became a constitutional monarch.
Ando	infl
	head	Hiroshige
	syl	An:do
	pron	<1a:nd*u>
	pos	n.
Hiroshige	0.
	syl	Hi:ro:shi:ge
	pron	<2hi*r*u1SEgA>
	pos	n.
	def	1797-1858, Japanese artist, esp. of colour wood-block prints.
Hiroshima	0.
	syl	Hi+ro+shi+ma
	pron	<2hiro1SEm*>, <hi1roSim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on SW Honshu on the delta of the Ota River: largely destroyed on August 6, 1945, by the first atomic bomb to be used in warfare, dropped by the U.S., which killed over 75000 of its inhabitants. Pop.: 761240 (1974 est.).
hirsute	ety	C17: from Latin hirs*_utus shaggy; related to Latin horr*_ere to bristle, hirtus hairy; see #7horrid 
hirsute	1.
	syl	hir+sute
	pron	<1hR:sju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with hair.
hirsute	2.
	syl	hir+sute
	pron	<1hR:sju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or their parts
	def	covered with long but not stiff hairs.
hirsute	3.
	syl	hir+sute
	pron	<1hR:sju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a person
	def	having long, thick, or untrimmed hair.
hirsuteness	sub
	head	hirsute
	syl	hir+sute+ness
	pos	n.
hirudin	ety	C20: from Latin hirudin-, hirudo leech+-#7in 
hirudin	0.
	syl	hir:u+din
	pron	<hi1ru:din>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an anticoagulant extracted from the mouth glands of leeches.
hirundine	ety	C19: from Late Latin hirundineus, from Latin hirund*_o a swallow
hirundine	1.
	syl	hi+run+dine
	pron	<hi1r^ndin>, <-dIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a swallow.
hirundine	2.
	syl	hi+run+dine
	pron	<hi1r^ndin>, <-dIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to the bird family which includes swallows and martins.
his	ety	Old English his, genitive of h*_e #7he %1 and of hit #7it 
his	1.a.
	syl	his
	pron	<hiz>, <unstressed> <iz>
	pos	determiner.
	def	of, belonging to, or associated with him.
	exam	1	his own fault;
	exam	2	his knee;
	exam	3	I don't like his being out so late.
his	1.b.
	syl	his
	pron	<hiz>, <unstressed> <iz>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	his is on the left;
	exam	2	that book is his.
his and hers	2.
	head	his
	syl	his and hers.
	usage	of paired objects
	def	for a man and woman respectively.
of his	3.
	head	his
	syl	of his.
	def	belonging to or associated with him.
Hispania	0.
	syl	His+pan:i:a
	pron	<hi1sp@ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Iberian peninsula in the Roman world.
Hispanic	0.
	syl	His+pan+ic
	pron	<hi1sp@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characteristic of, or derived from Spain or the Spanish.
Hispanicism	0.
	syl	His+pan:i+cism
	pron	<hi1sp@ni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or expression borrowed from Spanish or modelled on the form of a Spanish word or expression.
Hispanicise	alt
	head	Hispanicize
	or	Hispanicize
	syl	His+pan:i+cise
	pron	<hi1sp@ni2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Hispanicize	0.
	or	Hispanicise
	syl	His+pan:i+cize
	pron	<hi1sp@ni2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make Spanish, as in custom or culture; bring under Spanish control or influence. &- {His+#!pan@.i+@!cist}
Hispanicization	sub
	head	Hispanicize
	or	Hispanicisation
	syl	His+2pan:i+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Hispanicisation	sub
	head	Hispanicize
	or	Hispanicization
	syl	His+2pan:i+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Hispaniola	0.
	syl	His+pan:io+la
	pron	<2hisp*n1j*ul*>, Spanish <2ispa1$jola>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest island in the West Indies, in the Greater Antilles: divided politically into Haiti and the Dominican Republic; discovered in 1492 by Christopher Columbus, who named it La Isla Espa?~nola. Area: 18703 sq. km (29418 sq. miles). Former name: {Santo Domingo}.
hispid	ety	C17: from Latin hispidus bristly
hispid	0.
	syl	his+pid
	pron	<1hispid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with stiff hairs or bristles.
hispidity	sub
	head	hispid
	syl	his+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
hiss	ety	C14: of imitative origin
hiss	1.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	n.
	def	a voiceless fricative sound like that of a pro?!longed
hiss	2.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sound uttered as an exclamation of derision, contempt, etc., esp. by an audience or crowd.
hiss	3.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	receiver noise with a continuous spectrum, caused by thermal agitation, shot noise, etc.
hiss	4.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of derision or disapproval.
hiss	5.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce or utter a hiss.
hiss	6.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express with a hiss, usually to indicate derision or anger.
hiss	7.
	syl	hiss
	pron	<his>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show derision or anger towards (a speaker, performer, etc.) by hissing.
hisser	sub
	head	hiss
	syl	hiss+er
	pos	n.
hist	0.
	syl	hist
	pron	<hist>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to attract attention or as a warning to be silent.
hist	1.
	syl	hist.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	histology.
hist	2.
	syl	hist.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	historical.
hist	3.
	syl	hist.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	history.
histaminase	0.
	syl	his+tam:i+nase
	pron	<hi1st@mi2nAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme, occurring in the digestive system, that inactivates histamine by removal of its amino group. Also called: {diamine oxidase}.
histamine	ety	C20: from #7hist (#7idine) #7+ -#7amine 
histamine	0.
	syl	his+ta+mine
	pron	<1hist*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	an amine formed from histidine and released by the body tissues in allergic reactions, causing irritation. It also stimulates gastric secretions, dilates blood vessels, and contracts smooth muscle. Formula: C\5H\9N\3. See also {antihistamine}.
histaminic	sub
	head	histamine
	syl	his+ta+min+ic
	pron	<2hist*1minik>
	pos	adj.
histidine	0.
	syl	his+ti+dine
	pron	<1histi2dEn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-tasting crystalline amino acid that occurs in most proteins: a precursor of histamine. Formula: C\3H\3N\2CH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
histiocyte	ety	from Greek histion a little web, from histos web+-#7cyte 
histiocyte	0.
	syl	his+ti:o+cyte
	pron	<1histi*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a macrophage that occurs in connective tissue.
histiocytic	sub
	head	histiocyte
	syl	his+ti:o+cyt+ic
	pron	<2histi*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
histo-	ety	from Greek, from histos web
histochemistry	0.
	syl	his+to+chem+is+try
	pron	<2hist*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemistry of tissues, such as liver and bone, often studied with the aid of a microscope.
histochemical	sub
	head	histochemistry
	syl	his+to+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
histogen	0.
	syl	his+to+gen
	pron	<1hist*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several distinct regions in a plant that differentiate to produce new tissue.
histogeny	alt
	head	histogenesis
	or	histogenesis
	syl	his+tog+e:ny
	pron	<hi1stoJ?!*ni>
	pos	n.
histogenesis	0.
	or	histogeny
	syl	his+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2hist*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of tissues and organs from undifferentiated cells.
histogenetic	sub
	head	histogenesis
	or	histogenic
	syl	his+to+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2hist*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
histogenic	sub
	head	histogenesis
	or	histogenetic
	syl	his+to+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
histogenetically	sub
	head	histogenesis
	or	histogenically
	syl	his+to+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
histogenically	sub
	head	histogenesis
	or	histogenetically
	syl	his+to+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
histogram	ety	C20: from #7histo (#7ry) #7+ -#7gram 
histogram	0.
	syl	his+to+gram
	pron	<1hist*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure that represents a frequency distribution, consisting of contiguous rectangles whose width is in proportion to the class interval under consideration and whose height is the associated frequency.
histoid	1.
	syl	his+toid
	pron	<1histcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a tumour
	def	resembling normal tissue.
histoid	2.
	syl	his+toid
	pron	<1histcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a tumour
	def	composed of one kind of tissue.
histology	1.
	syl	his+tol+o:gy
	pron	<hi1stol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study, esp. the microscopic study, of the tissues of an animal or plant.
histology	2.
	syl	his+tol+o:gy
	pron	<hi1stol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure of a tissue or organ.
histological	sub
	head	histology
	or	histologic
	syl	his+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2hist*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
histologic	sub
	head	histology
	or	histological
	syl	his+to+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
histologically	sub
	head	histology
	syl	his+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
histologist	sub
	head	histology
	syl	his+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
histolysis	0.
	syl	his+tol:y+sis
	pron	<hi1stolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the disintegration of organic tissues.
histolytic	sub
	head	histolysis
	syl	his+to+lyt+ic
	pron	<2hist*1litik>
	pos	adj.
histolytically	sub
	head	histolysis
	syl	his+to+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
histone	0.
	syl	his+tone
	pron	<1hist*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of simple water-soluble strongly basic proteins present in cell nuclei in association with nucleic acids.
histopathology	0.
	syl	his+to+pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<2hist*up*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the microscopic structure of diseased tissues.
histopathological	sub
	head	histopathology
	syl	his+to+path:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2hist*u2p@T*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
histoplasmosis	0.
	syl	his+to+plas+mo+sis
	pron	<2hist*upl@z1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe fungal disease of the lungs caused by
historian	0.
	syl	his+to+ri:an
	pron	<hi1stc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes or studies history, esp. one who is an authority on it.
historiated	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin histori*_are to tell a story in pictures, from Latin historia story
historiated	0.
	syl	his+to+ri+at+ed
	pron	<hi1stc:ri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with flowers or animals. Also: {storiated}.
historic	1.
	syl	his+tor+ic
	pron	<hi1storik>
	pos	adj.
	def	famous or likely to become famous in history; significant.
historic	2.
	syl	his+tor+ic
	pron	<hi1storik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {historical} (senses 1-5).
historic	3.
	syl	his+tor+ic
	pron	<hi1storik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {secondary}. (of Latin, Greek, or Sanskrit verb tenses) referring to past time. #e {Usage}. In careful usage, a distinction is made between (important, significant) and (pertaining to history).
	exam	1	a historic decision;
	exam	2	a historical perspective.
historical	1.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<hi1storikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or typical of the study of history.
	exam	1	historical methods.
historical	2.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<hi1storikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or treating of events of the past.
	exam	1	historical accounts.
historical	3.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<hi1storikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or constituting factual material as distinct from legend or supposition.
historical	4.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<hi1storikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or inspired by history.
	exam	1	a historical novel.
historical	5.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<hi1storikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or prominent in history.
historical	6.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal
	pron	<hi1storikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {historic} (sense 1).
historically	sub
	head	historical
	syl	his+1tor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
historicalness	sub
	head	historical
	syl	his+1tor:i+cal+ness
historical linguistics	0.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal lin+guis+tics
	pos	n.
	def	the study of language as it changes in the course of time, with a view either to discovering general principles of linguistic change or to establishing the correct genealogical classification of particular languages. Also called: {diachronic linguistics}. Compare {descriptive linguistics}.
historical materialism	0.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Marxist theory maintaining that social structures derive from economic structures and that these are transformed as a result of class struggles, each ruling class producing another, which will overcome and destroy it, the final phase being the emergence of a communist society.
historical method	0.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	a means of learning about something by considering its origins and development.
historical present	0.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal pres+ent
	pos	n.
	def	the present tense used to narrate past events, usually employed in English for special effect or in informal use, as in
historical school	1.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal school
	pos	n.
	def	a group of 19th century German economists who maintained that modern economies evolved from historical institutions.
historical school	2.
	syl	his+tor:i+cal school
	pos	n.
	def	the school of jurists maintaining that laws are based on social and historical circumstances rather than made by a sovereign power.
historic episcopate	0.
	syl	his+tor+ic e:pis+co+pate
	pos	n.
	qual	Eccles.
	def	the derivation of the episcopate of a Church in historic succession from the apostles.
historicism	1.
	syl	his+tor:i+cism
	pron	<hi1stori2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that natural laws govern historical events.
historicism	2.
	syl	his+tor:i+cism
	pron	<hi1stori2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that social and cultural phenom?!ena are historically determined and that each period in history has its own values, inapplicable to other periods.
historicism	3.
	syl	his+tor:i+cism
	pron	<hi1stori2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive emphasis on history, historicism, past styles, etc.
historicist	sub
	head	historicism
	syl	his+1tor:i+cist
	pos	n. adj.
historicity	0.
	syl	his+to+ric+i:ty
	pron	<2hist*1risiti>
	pos	n.
	def	historical authenticity.
historiographer	1.
	syl	his+to+ri+og+ra+pher
	pron	<hi2stc:ri1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a historian, esp. one concerned with historical method and the writings of other historians.
historiographer	2.
	syl	his+to+ri+og+ra+pher
	pron	<hi2stc:ri1ogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a historian employed to write the history of a group or public institution.
historiography	1.
	syl	his+to+ri+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2histc:ri1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the writing of history.
historiography	2.
	syl	his+to+ri+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2histc:ri1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the development of historical method, historical research, and writing.
historiography	3.
	syl	his+to+ri+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2histc:ri1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any body of historical literature.
historiographic	sub
	head	historiography
	syl	his+to+ri:o+graph+ic
	pron	<hi2stc:ri*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
history	ety	C15: from Latin historia, from Greek: enquiry, from historein to narrate, from hist*_or judge
histories	infl
	head	history
	syl	his+to+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
history	1.a.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	a record or account, often chronological in approach, of past events, developments, etc.
history	1.b.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a history book;
	exam	2	a history play.
history	2.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	all that is preserved or remembered of the past, esp. in written form.
history	3.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	the discipline of recording and interpreting past events involving human beings.
history	4.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	past events, esp. when considered as an aggregate.
history	5.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	an event in the past, esp. one that has been forgotten or reduced in importance.
	exam	1	their quarrel was just history.
history	6.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	the past, background, previous experiences, etc., of a thing or person.
	exam	1	the house had a strange history.
history	7.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	a play that depicts or is based on historical events.
history	8.
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrative relating the events of a character's life.
	exam	1	the history of Joseph Andrews.
history	xref
	syl	his+to+ry
	pron	<1hist*ri>, <1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev. (for senses 1,2,3): {hist}.
histrionic	ety	C17: from Late Latin histri*_onicus of a player, from histri*_o actor
histrionical	alt
	head	histrionic
	or	histrionic
	syl	his+tri+on:i+cal
	pos	adj.
histrionic	1.
	or	histrionical
	syl	his+tri+on+ic
	pron	<2histri1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively dramatic, insincere, or artificial.
	exam	1	histrionic gestures.
histrionic	2.
	or	histrionical
	syl	his+tri+on+ic
	pron	<2histri1onik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	dramatic. {~}
histrionic	3.
	or	histrionical
	syl	his+tri+on+ic
	pron	<2histri1onik>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	def	melodramatic displays of temperament.
histrionic	4.
	or	histrionical
	syl	his+tri+on+ic
	pron	<2histri1onik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare. (pl., functioning as sing.
	def	dramatics.
histrionically	sub
	head	histrionic
	syl	his+tri+1on:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hit	ety	Old English hittan, from Old Norse hitta 
hits	infl
	head	hit
	syl	hits
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
hitting	infl
	head	hit
	syl	hit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
hit	infl
	syl	hit.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
hit	1.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to deal (a blow or stroke) to (a person or thing); strike.
	exam	1	the man hit the child.
hit	2.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to come into violent contact with.
	exam	1	the car hit the tree.
hit	3.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reach or strike with a missile, thrown object, etc..
	exam	1	to hit a target.
hit	4.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make or cause to make forceful contact; knock or bump.
	exam	1	I hit my arm on the table.
hit	5.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to propel or cause to move by striking.
	exam	1	to hit a ball.
hit	6.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to score (runs).
hit	7.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to affect (a person, place, or thing) suddenly or adversely.
	exam	1	his illness hit his wife very hard.
hit	8.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to achieve or reach.
	exam	1	to hit the jackpot;
	exam	2	unemployment hit a new high.
hit	9.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to experience or encounter.
	exam	1	I've hit a slight snag here.
hit	10.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to murder (a rival criminal) in fulfilment of an underworld contract or vendetta.
hit	11.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to accord or suit (esp. in the phrase {hit one's fancy) }.
hit	12.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to guess correctly or find out by accident.
	exam	1	you have hit the answer.
hit	13.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to set out on (a road, path, etc.).
	exam	1	let's hit the road.
hit	14.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrive or appear in.
	exam	1	he will hit town tomorrow night.
hit	15.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to demand or request from.
	exam	1	he hit me for a pound.
hit	16.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to drink an excessive amount of (alcohol).
	exam	1	to hit the bottle.
hit it	17.
	head	hit
	syl	hit it.
	qual	Music, slang.
	def	start playing.
hit the sack	18.
	head	hit
	or	hay 
	syl	hit the sack
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go to bed.
hit	19.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an impact or collision.
hit	20.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a shot, blow, etc., that reaches its object.
hit	21.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an apt, witty, or telling remark.
hit	22.a.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a person or thing that gains wide appeal.
	exam	1	she's a hit with everyone.
hit	22.b.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hit record.
hit	23.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stroke of luck.
hit	24.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a murder carried out as the result of an underworld vendetta or rivalry.
hit	25.
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a successful injection of heroin.
make	26.
	head	hit
	or	score a hit with
	syl	make
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a favourable impression on.
hit	xref
	syl	hit
	pron	<hit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	See also {hit off, hit on, hit out}.
hit-and-run	1.a.
	syl	hit-and-run
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	involved in or denoting a motor-vehicle accident in which the driver leaves the scene without stopping to give assistance, inform the police, etc.
hit-and-run	1.b.
	syl	hit-and-run
	pos	as; n.
	usage	prenominal
	exam	1	a hit-and-run.
hit-and-run	2.
	syl	hit-and-run
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of an attack, raid, etc.
	def	relying on surprise allied to a rapid departure from the scene of operations for the desired effect.
	exam	1	hit-and-run tactics.
hit-and-run	3.
	syl	hit-and-run
	pos	adj.
	qual	Baseball.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting a play in which a base runner begins to run as the pitcher throws the ball to the batter.
hitch	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
hitch	1.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten or become fastened with a knot or tie, esp. temporarily.
hitch	2.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to connect (a horse, team, etc.); harness.
hitch	3.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to pull up (the trousers, a skirt, etc.) with a quick jerk.
hitch	4.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to move in a halting manner.
	exam	1	to hitch along.
hitch	5.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to entangle or become entangled.
	exam	1	the thread was hitched on the reel.
hitch	6.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	passive
	def	to marry (esp. in the phrase {get hitched) }.
hitch	7.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain (a ride or rides) by hitchhiking.
hitch	8.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	def	an impediment or obstacle, esp. one that is temporary or minor.
	exam	1	a hitch in the proceedings.
hitch	9.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot for fastening a rope to posts, other ropes, etc., that can be undone by pulling against the direction of the strain that holds it.
hitch	10.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden jerk; tug; pull.
	exam	1	he gave it a hitch and it came loose.
hitch	11.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a hobbling gait.
	exam	1	to walk with a hitch.
hitch	12.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used for fastening.
hitch	13.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a ride obtained by hitchhiking.
hitch	14.
	syl	hitch
	pron	<hiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a period of time spent in prison, in the army, etc.
hitcher	sub
	head	hitch
	syl	hitch+er
	pos	n.
Alfred (Joseph) 	infl
	head	Hitchcock
	syl	Al:fred (Joseph) .
	pos	n.
Hitchcock	0.
	syl	Hitch:cock
	pron	<1hiCkok>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1899, English film director, noted for his mastery in creating suspense. His films include (1935), (1940), (1960), and (1963).
hitchhike	0.
	syl	hitch+hike
	pron	<1hiC2hIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel by obtaining free lifts in motor vehicles.
hitchhiker	sub
	head	hitchhike
	syl	hitch+2hik:er
	pos	n.
hitching post	0.
	syl	hitch+ing post
	pos	n.
	def	a post or rail to which the reins of a horse, etc., are tied.
hither	ety	Old English hider; related to Old Norse hethra here, Gothic hidr*_e, Latin citr*_a on this side, citr*_o 
hither	1.
	syl	hith+er
	pron	<1hi@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also (archaic): {hith@.er+ward, hith@.er+wards}. to or towards this place (esp. in the phrase {come hither}) .
hither and thither	2.
	head	hither
	syl	hither and thither.
	def	this way and that, as in a state of confusion.
hither	3.
	syl	hith+er
	pron	<1hi@d*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. of a side or part, esp. of a hill or valley
	def	nearer; closer.
hithermost	0.
	syl	hith:er+most
	pron	<1hi@d*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	nearest to this place or in this direction.
hitherto	1.
	syl	hith:er+to
	pron	<1hi@d*1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	until this time.
	exam	1	hitherto, there have been no problems.
hitherto	2.
	syl	hith:er+to
	pron	<1hi@d*1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to this place or point.
Adolf	1.
	head	Hitler
	syl	A:dolf
	pron	<1a:dclf>
	def	1889-1945, German dictator, born in Austria. After becoming president of the National Socialist German Workers' Party (Nazi party), he attempted to overthrow the government of Bavaria (1923). While in prison he wrote expressing his philosophy of the superiority of the Aryan race and the inferiority of the Jews. He was appointed chancellor of Germany (1933), transforming it from a democratic republic into the totalitarian Third Reich, of which he became F*"uhrer in 1934. He established concentration camps to exterminate the Jews, rearmed the Rhineland (1936), annexed Austria (1938) and Czechoslovakia and invaded Poland (1939), which precipitated World War II. He committed suicide.
Hitler	2.
	syl	Hit:ler
	pron	<1hitl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who displays dictatorial characteristics.
Hitlerism	0.
	syl	Hit+ler+ism
	pron	<1hitl*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the policies, principles, and methods of the Nazi party as developed by Adolf Hitler.
hit man	0.
	syl	hit man
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a hired assassin, esp. one employed by gangsters.
hit off	1.
	syl	hit off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent or mimic accurately.
hit it off	2.
	head	hit off
	syl	hit it off.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have a good relationship with.
hit on	1.
	syl	hit on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike.
hit on	2.
	syl	hit on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {hit upon}. to discover unexpectedly or guess correctly.
(hit-or-miss	infl
	head	hit or miss
	syl	(hit-or-miss
	pos	adj.
hit or miss	0.
	syl	hit or miss
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal) Informal.
	def	random; casual; haphazard.
	exam	1	his judgment is rather hit or miss;
	exam	2	a hit-or-miss system.
hit out	1.
	syl	hit out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to direct a blow.
hit out	2.
	syl	hit out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to make a verbal attack (upon someone).
hitter	1.
	syl	hit+ter
	pron	<1hit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a boxer who has a hard punch rather than skill or finesse.
hitter	2.
	syl	hit+ter
	pron	<1hit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hits something.
Hittite	1.
	syl	Hit+tite
	pron	<1hitIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient people of Anatolia, who built a great empire in N Syria and Asia Minor in the second millennium #7b.c.
Hittite	2.
	syl	Hit+tite
	pron	<1hitIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, deciphered from cuneiform inscriptions found at Bo*ug#800371 azk*"oy and elsewhere. It is clearly related to the Indo-European family of languages, although the precise relationship is disputed.
Hittite	3.
	syl	Hit+tite
	pron	<1hitIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people, their civilization, or their language.
hive	ety	Old English h*_yf; related to Westphalian h*"uwe, Old Norse h*_ufr ship's hull, Latin c*_upa barrel, Greek kup*_e, Sanskrit k*_upa cave
hive	1.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in which social bees live and rear their young.
hive	2.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a colony of social bees.
hive	3.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a place showing signs of great industry (esp. in the phrase {a hive of activity}) .
hive	4.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a teeming crowd; multitude.
hive	5.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	n.
	def	an object in the form of a hive.
hive	6.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (bees) to collect or (of bees) to collect inside a hive.
hive	7.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to live or cause to live in or as if in a hive.
hive	8.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of bees
	def	to store (honey, pollen, etc.) in the hive.
hive	9.
	syl	hive
	pron	<hIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up or away
	def	to store, esp. for future use.
	exam	1	he used to hive away a small sum every week.
hivelike	sub
	head	hive
	syl	hive+2like
	pos	adj.
hive bee	0.
	syl	hive bee
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {honeybee}.
hive dross	0.
	syl	hive dross
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {propolis}.
hive off	1.
	syl	hive off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to transfer or be transferred from a larger group or unit.
hive off	2.
	syl	hive off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to transfer (profitable activities of a nationalized industry) back to private ownership.
hives	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
hives	0.
	syl	hives
	pron	<hIvz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {urticaria}.
HJ	ety	Latin: here lies
HJ	0.
	syl	H.J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	on gravestones, etc.
	def	hic jacet.
HJS	ety	Latin: here lies buried
HJS	0.
	syl	H.J.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	on gravestones, etc.
	def	hic jacet sepultus.
HK	0.
	syl	HK
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Hong Kong.
HKJ	0.
	syl	HKJ
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Hashemite Kingdom of) Jordan.
hl	0.
	syl	hl
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hectolitre.
HL	0.
	syl	H.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	House of Lords.
hm	0.
	syl	hm
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hectometre.
HM	1.
	syl	H.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Her) Majesty.
HM	2.
	syl	H.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	headmaster; headmistress.
h'm	0.
	syl	h'm
	pos	spelling; pron. hmmm; interj.
	def	used to indicate hesitation, doubt, assent, pleasure, etc.
HMAS	0.
	syl	H.M.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	His Her) Majesty's Australian Ship.
HMI	0.
	syl	H.M.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Her Majesty's Inspector; a government official who examines and supervises schools.
HMS	1.
	syl	H.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Her) Majesty's Service.
HMS	2.
	syl	H.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	His Her) Majesty's Ship.
HMSO	0.
	syl	H.M.S.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	His Her) Majesty's Stationery Office.
HNC	0.
	syl	H.N.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Higher National Certificate; a qualification recognized by many national technical and professional institutions, roughly equivalent to GCE A level.
HND	0.
	syl	H.N.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Higher National Diploma; a qualification in technical subjects equivalent to an ordinary degree.
ho	ety	C13: of imitative origin; compare Old Norse h*'o, Old French ho&! halt&!
ho	1.
	syl	ho
	pron	<h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	Also: {ho-ho}. an imitation or representation of the sound of a deep laugh.
ho	2.
	syl	ho
	pron	<h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to attract attention, announce a destination, etc..
	exam	1	what ho&!
	exam	2	land ho&!
	exam	3	westward ho&!
Ho	0.
	syl	Ho
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	holmium.
HO	alt
	or	HO
	syl	H.O.
HO	1.
	or	HO
	syl	HO
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	head office.
HO	2.
	or	HO
	syl	HO
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit. government.
	def	Home Office.
ho	0.
	syl	ho.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	house.
hoactzin	0.
	syl	ho+ac+tzin
	pron	<h*u1@ktsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hoatzin}.
Lew (is) A	infl
	head	Hoad
	syl	Lew (is) A.
	pos	n.
Hoad	0.
	syl	Hoad
	pron	<h*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, Australian tennis player.
hoar	ety	Old English h*_ar, related to Old Norse h*_arr, Old High German h*_er, Old Slavonic s*uer*uu grey
hoar	1.
	syl	hoar
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hoarfrost}.
hoar	2.
	syl	hoar
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	covered with hoarfrost.
hoar	3.
	syl	hoar
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a poetic variant of {hoary}.
hoard	ety	Old English hord; related to Old Norse hodd, Gothic huzd, German Hort, Swedish hydda hut
hoard	1.
	syl	hoard
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an accumulated store hidden away for future use.
hoard	2.
	syl	hoard
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cache of ancient coins, treasure, etc. {~}
hoard	3.
	syl	hoard
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	to gather or accumulate (a hoard).
hoarder	sub
	head	hoard
	syl	hoard+er
	pos	n.
hoarding	ety	C19: from C15 hoard fence, from Old French hourd palisade, of Germanic origin, related to Gothic haurds, Old Norse hurth door
hoarding	0.
	syl	hoard+ing
	pron	<1hc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	a large board used for displaying advertising posters, as by a road. Also called (esp. U.S.): {billboard}.
hoarfrost	0.
	syl	hoar+frost
	pron	<1hc:2frost>
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit of needle-like ice crystals formed on the ground by direct condensation at temperatures below freezing point. Also called: {white frost}.
hoarhound	0.
	syl	hoar+hound
	pron	<1hc:2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {horehound}.
hoarse	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse h*_as, Old Saxon h*_es 
hoarse	1.
	syl	hoarse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	gratingly harsh or raucous in tone.
hoarse	2.
	syl	hoarse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	low, harsh, and lacking in intensity.
	exam	1	a hoarse whisper.
hoarse	3.
	syl	hoarse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a husky voice, as through illness, shouting, etc.
hoarsely	sub
	head	hoarse
	syl	hoarse+ly
	pos	adv.
hoarseness	sub
	head	hoarse
	syl	hoarse+ness
	pos	n.
hoarsen	0.
	syl	hoars+en
	pron	<1hc:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become hoarse.
hoarier	infl
	head	hoary
	syl	hoar:i+er
	pos	adj.
hoariest	infl
	head	hoary
	syl	hoar:i+est.
	pos	adj.
hoary	1.
	syl	hoar:y
	pron	<1hc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having grey or white hair.
hoary	2.
	syl	hoar:y
	pron	<1hc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	white or whitish-grey in colour.
hoary	3.
	syl	hoar:y
	pron	<1hc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	ancient or venerable.
hoarily	sub
	head	hoary
	syl	hoar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
hoariness	sub
	head	hoary
	syl	hoar:i+ness
	pos	n.
hoary cress	0.
	syl	hoar:y cress
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial cruciferous Mediterranean plant, (or with small white flowers: a widespread troublesome weed.
hoatching	ety	of unknown origin
hoatching	0.
	syl	hoatch+ing
	pron	<1h*uCiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	infested; swarming.
	exam	1	this food's hoatching with flies.
hoatzin	ety	C17: from American Spanish, from Nahuatl uatzin pheasant
hoactzin	alt
	head	hoatzin
	or	hoatzin
	syl	ho+act+zin
	pos	n.
hoatzin	0.
	or	hoactzin
	syl	ho+at+zin
	pron	<h*u1@tsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a unique South American gallinaceous bird, with a brownish plumage, a very small crested head, and clawed wing digits in the young: family
hoax	ety	C18: probably from #7hocus 
hoax	1.
	syl	hoax
	pron	<h*uks>
	pos	n.
	def	a deception, esp. a practical joke. {~}
hoax	2.
	syl	hoax
	pron	<h*uks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive or play a joke on (someone).
hoaxer	sub
	head	hoax
	syl	hoax+er
	pos	n.
hob	ety	C16: variant of obsolete hubbe, of unknown origin; perhaps related to #7hub 
hob	H1.1.
	syl	hob
	pron	<hob>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelf beside an open fire, for keeping kettles, etc., hot.
hob	H1.2.
	syl	hob
	pron	<hob>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel pattern used in forming a mould or die in cold metal.
hob	H1.3.
	syl	hob
	pron	<hob>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard steel rotating cutting tool used in machines for cutting gears.
hobs	infl
	head	hob
	syl	hobs
	pos	vb.
hobbing	infl
	head	hob
	syl	hob+bing
	pos	vb.
hobbed	infl
	head	hob
	syl	hobbed.
	pos	vb.
hob	H1.4.
	syl	hob
	pron	<hob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or form with a hob.
hob	ety	C14: variant of Rob, short for Robin or Robert 
hob	H2.1.
	syl	hob
	pron	<hob>
	pos	n.
	def	a hobgoblin or elf.
raise	2.
	head	hob
	or	play hob
	syl	raise
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause mischief or disturbance.
hoblike	sub
	head	hob
	syl	hob+2like
	pos	adj.
Hobart	0.
	syl	Ho+bart
	pron	<1h*uba:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Australia, capital of the island state of Tasmania on the estuary of the Derwent: excellent natural harbour; University of Tasmania (1890). Pop.: 164010 (1975 est.).
Meindert	infl
	head	Hobbema
	syl	Mein:dert
	pron	<1mInd*rt>
	pos	n.
Hobbema	0.
	syl	Hob:be:ma
	pron	<1hobim*>, Dutch <1hcb*2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	1638-1709, Dutch painter of peaceful landscapes, usually including a watermill.
Thomas	infl
	head	Hobbes
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Hobbes	0.
	syl	Hobbes
	pron	<hobz>
	pos	n.
	def	1588-1679, English political philosopher. His greatest work is the (1651), which contains his exposition of absolute sovereignty.
Hobbesian	sub
	head	Hobbes
	syl	Hobbes+i:an
	pos	n. adj.
Hobbism	0.
	syl	Hob+bism
	pron	<1hobiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanistic political philosophy of Hobbes, which stresses the necessity for a powerful sovereign to control human beings.
Hobbist	sub
	head	Hobbism
	syl	Hob+bist
	pos	n.
hobble	ety	C14: probably from Low German; compare Flemish hoppelen, Middle Dutch hobbelen to stammer
hobble	1.
	syl	hob+ble
	pron	<1hobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with a lame awkward movement.
hobble	2.
	syl	hob+ble
	pron	<1hobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fetter the legs of (a horse) in order to restrict movement.
hobble	3.
	syl	hob+ble
	pron	<1hobL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to progress unevenly or with difficulty.
hobble	4.
	syl	hob+ble
	pron	<1hobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap, rope, etc., used to hobble a horse.
hobble	5.
	syl	hob+ble
	pron	<1hobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a limping gait.
hobble	6.
	syl	hob+ble
	pron	<1hobL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a difficult or embarrassing situation. {~} Also (for senses 2, 4): {hopple}.
hobbler	sub
	head	hobble
	syl	hob+bler
	pos	n.
hobbledehoy	ety	C16: from earlier hobbard de hoy, of uncertain origin
hobbledehoy	0.
	syl	hob:ble+de:hoy
	pron	<2hobLdi1hci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a clumsy or bad-mannered youth.
hobble skirt	0.
	syl	hob+ble skirt
	pos	n.
	def	a long skirt, popular between 1910 and 1914, cut so narrow at the ankles that it hindered walking.
Hobbs	0.
	syl	Hobbs
	pron	<hobz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Ber@.ry}, known as 1882-1963, English cricketer: scored 197 centuries.
hobby	ety	C14 hobyn, probably variant of proper name Robin; compare D#7obbin 
hobbies	infl
	head	hobby
	syl	hob+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hobby	H1.1.
	syl	hob+by
	pron	<1hobi>
	pos	n.
	def	an activity pursued in spare time for pleasure or relaxation.
hobby	H1.2.
	syl	hob+by
	pron	<1hobi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a small horse or pony.
hobby	H1.3.
	syl	hob+by
	pron	<1hobi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hobbyhorse} (sense 1).
hobby	H1.4.
	syl	hob+by
	pron	<1hobi>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of bicycle, without pedals.
hobbyist	sub
	head	hobby
	syl	hob+by+ist
	pos	n.
hobby	ety	C15: from Old French hobet, from hobe falcon; probably related to Middle Dutch hobbelen to roll, turn
hobbies	infl
	head	hobby
	syl	hob+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hobby	H2.0.
	syl	hob+by
	pron	<1hobi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small Old World falcons, esp. the European formerly used in falconry.
hobbyhorse	ety	C16: from #7hobby %1#7, originally a small horse, hence sense 3; then generalized to apply to any pastime
hobbyhorse	1.
	syl	hob:by+horse
	pron	<1hobi2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy consisting of a stick with a figure of a horse's head at one end.
hobbyhorse	2.
	syl	hob:by+horse
	pron	<1hobi2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {rocking horse}.
hobbyhorse	3.
	syl	hob:by+horse
	pron	<1hobi2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure of a horse attached to a performer's waist in a pantomime, morris dance, etc.
hobbyhorse	4.
	syl	hob:by+horse
	pron	<1hobi2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a favourite topic or obsessive fixed idea (esp. in the phrase {on one's hobbyhorse) }.
hobbyhorse	5.
	syl	hob:by+horse
	pron	<1hobi2hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to pitch violently.
hobgoblin	ety	C16: from #7hob %2#7+goblin 
hobgoblin	1.
	syl	hob+gob:lin
	pron	<hob1goblin>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil or mischievous goblin.
hobgoblin	2.
	syl	hob+gob:lin
	pron	<hob1goblin>
	pos	n.
	def	bogy.
hobnail	ety	C16: from #7hob %1 (in the archaic sense: peg)+#7nail 
hobnail	0.a.
	syl	hob+nail
	pron	<1hob2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a short nail with a large head for protecting the soles of heavy footwear.
hobnail	0.b.
	syl	hob+nail
	pron	<1hob2nAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hobnail boots.
hobnailed	sub
	head	hobnail
	syl	hob+2nailed
	pos	adj.
hobnob	ety	C18: from hob or nob to drink to one another in turns, hence, to be familiar, ultimately from Old English habban to #7have+ nabban not to have
hobnobs	infl
	head	hobnob
	syl	hob+nobs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hobnobbing	infl
	head	hobnob
	syl	hob+nob+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hobnobbed	infl
	head	hobnob
	syl	hob+nobbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
hobnob	1.
	syl	hob+nob
	pron	<1hob2nob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to socialize or talk informally.
hobnob	2.
	syl	hob+nob
	pron	<1hob2nob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to drink (with).
hobo	ety	C19 (U.S.): origin unknown
hobos	infl
	head	hobo
	or	hoboes
	syl	ho:bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hoboes	infl
	head	hobo
	or	hobos
	syl	ho:boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hobo	1.
	syl	ho:bo
	pron	<1h*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a tramp; vagrant.
hobo	2.
	syl	ho:bo
	pron	<1h*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a migratory worker, esp. an unskilled labourer.
hoboism	sub
	head	hobo
	syl	ho:bo+ism
	pos	n.
Hoboken	0.
	syl	Ho+bo+ken
	pron	<1h*ub*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Belgium, in Antwerp province, on the River Scheldt. Pop.: 33693 (1970).
hobson-jobson	ety	C19: Anglo-Indian folk-etymological variant of Arabic y*_a Hasan&! y*_a Husayn&! O Hasan&! O Husain&! (ritual lament for the grandsons of Mohammed); influenced by the surnames Hobson and Jobson 
hobson-jobson	0.
	syl	hob:son-job:son
	pron	<2hobsN1JobsN>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {folk etymology}.
Hobson's choice	ety	C16: named after Thomas Hobson (1544-1631), English liveryman who gave his customers no choice but had them take the nearest horse
Hobson's choice	0.
	syl	Hob:son's choice
	pos	n.
	def	the choice of taking what is offered or nothing at all.
Hochheimer	0.
	syl	Hoch+hei+mer
	pron	<1hok2hIm*>, German <1ho:$x2hIm*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a German white wine from the area around Hochheim near Mainz. Also called: {Hochheim}.
Rolf	infl
	head	Hochhuth
	syl	Rolf
	pron	<rclf>
	pos	n.
Hochhuth	0.
	syl	Hoch:huth
	pron	German <1ho:$xhu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Swiss dramatist. His best-known works are the controversial documentary drama (1963), on the papacy's attitude to the Jews in World War II, and (1967).
Ho Chi Minh	0.
	syl	Ho Chi Minh
	pron	<1h*u> <1CE> <1min>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1890-1969, Vietnamese statesman; president of North Vietnam (1954-69). He headed the Vietminh (1941), which won independence for Vietnam from the French (1954).
Ho Chi Minh City	0.
	syl	Ho Chi Minh Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Vietnam, 97 km (60 miles) from the South China Sea, on the Saigon River: captured by the French in 1859; merged with adjoining Cholon in 1932; capital of the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam) from 1954 to 1976; university (1917); U.S. headquarters during the Vietnam War. Pop.: 3460500 (1976 est.). Former name (until 1976): {Saigon}.
hock	ety	C16: short for hockshin, from Old English h*_ohsinu heel sinew
hock	H1.1.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint at the tarsus of a horse or similar animal, pointing backwards and corresponding to the human ankle.
hock	H1.2.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding joint in domestic fowl.
hock	H1.3.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {hamstring}.
hock	ety	C17: short for obsolete hockamore H#7ochheimer 
hock	H2.1.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several white wines from the German Rhine.
hock	H2.2.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	any dry white wine.
hock	ety	C19: from Dutch hok prison, debt
hock	H3.1.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to pawn or pledge.
hock	H3.2.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	the state of being in pawn (esp. in the phrase {in hock}) .
hock	H3.3.a.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	in prison.
hock	H3.3.b.
	syl	hock
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	in debt.
hocker	sub
	head	hock
	syl	hock+er
	pos	n.
hockey	ety	C19: from earlier hawkey, of unknown origin
hockey	1.
	syl	hock+ey
	pron	<1hoki>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {field hockey}.
hockey	1.a.
	syl	hock+ey
	pron	<1hoki>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on a field by two opposing teams of 11 players each, who try to hit a ball into their opponents' goal using long sticks curved at the end.
hockey	1.b.
	syl	hock+ey
	pron	<1hoki>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	hockey stick;
	exam	2	hockey ball.
hockey	2.
	syl	hock+ey
	pron	<1hoki>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ice hockey}.
David	infl
	head	Hockney
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Hockney	0.
	syl	Hock:ney
	pron	<1hokni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, English painter, best known for his etchings, such as those to Cavafy's poems (1966), naturalistic portraits such as (1971), and for paintings of water, swimmers, and swimming pools.
Hocktide	ety	C15: from hock-, hoke- (of unknown origin)+{#7tide %1}
Hocktide	0.
	syl	Hock+tide
	pron	<1hok2tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. hist.
	def	a former festival celebrated on the second Monday and Tuesday after Easter.
hocuses	infl
	head	hocus
	or	hocuses
	syl	ho+cus:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hocusing	infl
	head	hocus
	or	hocussing
	syl	ho+cus+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hocused	infl
	head	hocus
	or	hocussed
	syl	ho+cused
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hocussing	infl
	head	hocus
	or	hocusing
	syl	ho+cus+sing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hocussed	infl
	head	hocus
	or	hocused
	syl	ho+cussed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hocus	1.
	syl	ho+cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to take in; trick.
hocus	2.
	syl	ho+cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to stupefy, esp. with a drug.
hocus	3.
	syl	ho+cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to add a drug to (a drink).
hocus-pocus	ety	C17: perhaps a dog-Latin formation invented by jugglers
hocus-pocus	1.
	syl	ho:cus-po:cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s1p*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	trickery or chicanery.
hocus-pocus	2.
	syl	ho:cus-po:cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s1p*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	mystifying jargon.
hocus-pocus	3.
	syl	ho:cus-po:cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s1p*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an incantation used by conjurers or magicians when performing tricks.
hocus-pocus	4.
	syl	ho:cus-po:cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s1p*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	conjuring skill or practice.
cuses	infl
	head	hocus-pocus
	or	cuses
	syl	:cus:es
	pos	vb.
cusing	infl
	head	hocus-pocus
	or	cussing
	syl	:cus:ing
	pos	vb.
cused	infl
	head	hocus-pocus
	or	cussed
	syl	:cused
	pos	vb.
cussing	infl
	head	hocus-pocus
	or	cusing
	syl	:cus:sing
	pos	vb.
cussed	infl
	head	hocus-pocus
	or	cused
	syl	:cussed.
	pos	vb.
hocus-pocus	5.
	syl	ho:cus-po:cus
	pron	<1h*uk*s1p*uk*s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deceive or trick (someone).
hod	ety	C14: perhaps alteration of C13 dialect hot, from Old French hotte pannier, creel, probably from Germanic
hod	1.
	syl	hod
	pron	<hod>
	pos	n.
	def	an open wooden box attached to a pole, for carrying bricks, mortar, etc.
hod	2.
	syl	hod
	pron	<hod>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall narrow coal scuttle.
hod carrier	0.
	syl	hod car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a labourer who carries the materials in a hod for a mason, etc. Also called: {hodman}.
hodden	ety	C18: Scottish, of obscure origin
hoddin	alt
	head	hodden
	or	hodden
	syl	hod+din
	pron	<1hodin>
	pos	n.
hodden	0.
	or	hoddin
	syl	hod+den
	pron	<1hodN>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse homespun cloth produced in Scotland: {hodden grey} is made by mixing black and white wools.
Hodeida	0.
	syl	Ho+dei+da
	pron	<ho1dAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Yemen, on the Red Sea. Pop.: 90000 (1970 est.).
hodgepodge	0.
	syl	hodge+podge
	pron	<1hoJ2poJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {hotchpotch}.
Alan Lloyd	1.
	head	Hodgkin
	syl	Al:an Lloyd.
	def	born 1914, English physiologist. With A. F. Huxley, he explained the conduction of nervous impulses in terms of the physical and chemical changes involved: shared the Nobel prize for medicine and physiology (1963).
Dorothy Crowfoot	2.
	head	Hodgkin
	syl	Dor:o:thy Crow:foot.
	def	born 1910, English chemist and crystallographer, who determined the three-dimensional structure of insulin: Nobel prize for chemistry 1964.
Hodgkin's disease	ety	C19: named after Thomas Hodgkin (1798-1866), London physician, who first described it
Hodgkin's disease	0.
	syl	Hodg:kin's dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a malignant disease characterized by enlargement of the lymph nodes, spleen, and liver. Also called: {lymphoadenoma, lymphogranulomatosis}.
hodmen	infl
	head	hodman
	syl	hod+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hodman	0.
	syl	hod+man
	pron	<1hodm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for a {hod carrier}.
hodometer	0.
	syl	ho+dom+e:ter
	pron	<ho1domit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {odometer}.
hodometry	sub
	head	hodometer
	syl	ho+1dom+e:try
	pos	n.
hodoscope	ety	from Greek hodos way, path+-#7scope 
hodoscope	0.
	syl	hod:o+scope
	pron	<1hod*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any device for tracing the path of a charged particle, esp. a particle found in cosmic rays.
hoe	ety	C14: via Old French houe from Germanic: compare Old High German houw*_a, houwan to #7hew, German Haue hoe
hoe	1.
	syl	hoe
	pron	<h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several kinds of long-handled hand implement equipped with a light blade and used to till the soil, eradicate weeds, etc. {~} {hoes, hoe+ing, hoed}.
hoe	2.
	syl	hoe
	pron	<h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to dig, scrape, weed, or till (surface soil) with or as if with a hoe.
hoer	sub
	head	hoe
	syl	ho:er
	pos	n.
hoelike	sub
	head	hoe
	syl	hoe+2like
	pos	adj.
hoedown	1.
	syl	hoe+down
	pron	<1h*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a boisterous square dance.
hoedown	2.
	syl	hoe+down
	pron	<1h*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party at which hoedowns are danced.
hoe in	0.
	syl	hoe in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to eat food heartily.
hoe into	0.
	syl	hoe in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to eat (food) heartily.
Hoek van Holland	0.
	syl	Hoek van Hol+land
	pron	<1hu:k> <fan> <1hclant>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for the {Hook of Holland}.
Hofei	0.
	syl	Ho+fei
	pron	<1h*u1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE China, capital of Anhwei province: administrative and commercial centre in a rice and cotton growing region. Pop.: 630000 (1970 est.).
Hugo von	infl
	head	Hofmannsthal
	syl	Hu:go von
	pron	< 1hu:go fcn). 1874-1929, Austrian lyric poAt and dramatist, notAd as thA librAttist for Richard Strauss' opAras, Asp>
	pos	n.
Hofuf	0.
	syl	Ho+fuf
	pron	<hu1fu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Al Hufuf}.
hog	ety	Old English hogg, from Celtic; compare Cornish hoch 
hog	1.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated pig, esp. a castrated male weighing more than 102 kg.
hog	2.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any artiodactyl mammal of the family pig.
hog	3.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {hog+get} (#!h$Ag$It), {hogg}. a sheep up to the age of one year that has yet to be sheared.
hog	4.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a selfish, greedy or slovenly person.
hog	5.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a stiff brush, for scraping a vessel's bottom.
hog	6.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the amount or extent to which a vessel is hogged. Compare { {sag} (sense 6)}.
hog	7.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {camber} (def. 4)}.
go the whole hog	8.
	head	hog
	syl	go the whole hog.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to do something thoroughly or unreservedly.
hogs	infl
	head	hog
	syl	hogs
	pos	vb.
hogging	infl
	head	hog
	syl	hog+ging
	pos	vb.
hogged	infl
	head	hog
	syl	hogged.
	pos	vb.
hog	9.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take more than one's share of.
hog	10.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arch (the back) like a hog.
hog	11.
	syl	hog
	pron	<hog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (the mane) of (a horse) very short.
hogger	sub
	head	hog
	syl	hog+ger
	pos	n.
hoglike	sub
	head	hog
	syl	hog+2like
	pos	adj.
hogan	ety	from Navaho
hogan	0.
	syl	ho+gan
	pron	<1h*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden dwelling covered with earth, typical of the Navaho Indians.
William	infl
	head	Hogarth
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Hogarth	0.
	syl	Ho:garth
	pron	<1h*uga:T>
	pos	n.
	def	1697-1764, English engraver and painter. He is noted particularly for his series of engravings satirizing the vices and affectations of his age, such as (1735) and (1745).
Hogarthian	sub
	head	Hogarth
	syl	Ho+1garth+i:an
	pos	adj.
hogback	1.
	syl	hog+back
	pron	<1hog2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hog's back}. a narrow ridge with sides that consist of steeply inclined rock strata.
hogback	2.
	syl	hog+back
	pron	<1hog2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a Saxon or Scandinavian tomb with sloping sides.
hog badger	0.
	syl	hog badg+er
	pos	n.
	def	a SE Asian badger, with a piglike mobile snout. Also called: {sand badger}.
hog cholera	0.
	syl	hog chol+e:ra
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {swine fever}.
hogfish	infl
	or	hogfishes
	syl	hog+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hogfishes	infl
	head	hogfish
	or	hogfish
	syl	hog+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hogfish	1.
	syl	hog+fish
	pron	<1hog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrasse, that occurs in the Atlantic off the SE coast of North America. The head of the male resembles a pig's snout.
hogfish	2.
	syl	hog+fish
	pron	<1hog2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {pigfish} (sense 1)}.
James	infl
	head	Hogg
	syl	James
	pos	n.
Hogg	0.
	syl	Hogg
	pron	<hog>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1770-1835, Scottish poet. His works include the volume of poems (1813).
hogged	0.
	syl	hogged
	pron	<hogd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	having a keel that droops at both ends. Compare { {sag} (sense 6)}.
hoggish	0.
	syl	hog+gish
	pron	<1hogiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	selfish, gluttonous, or dirty.
hoggishly	sub
	head	hoggish
	syl	hog+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
hoggishness	sub
	head	hoggish
	syl	hog+gish+ness
	pos	n.
Hogmanay	ety	C17: Scottish and Northern English, of uncertain origin
Hogmanay	0.a.
	syl	Hog+ma+nay
	pron	<2hogm*1nA>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	New Year's Eve in Scotland.
Hogmanay	0.b.
	syl	Hog+ma+nay
	pron	<2hogm*1nA>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; as modifier; a Hogmanay party.
	def	See also {first-foot}.
hognosed skunk	0.
	syl	hog+nosed skunk
	pron	<1hog2n*uzd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American skunks of the genus esp. having a broad snoutlike nose.
hognose snake	0.
	syl	hog+nose snake
	pron	<1hog2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American non?!venomous colubrid snake of the genus having a trowel-shaped snout and inflating the body when alarmed. Also called: {puff adder}.
hognut	0.
	syl	hog+nut
	pron	<1hog2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {pignut} (sense 1)}.
hog peanut	0.
	syl	hog pea+nut
	pos	n.
	def	a North American leguminous climbing plant, having fleshy curved one-seeded pods, which ripen in or on the ground.
hog's fennel	0.
	syl	hog's fen+nel
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian umbelliferous marsh plants of the genus esp. having clusters of small whitish flowers.
hogshead	ety	C14: of obscure origin
hogshead	1.
	syl	hogs+head
	pron	<1hogz2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity, used esp. for alcoholic beverages. It has several values, being 54 imperial gallons in the case of beer and 52.5 imperial gallons in the case of wine.
hogshead	2.
	syl	hogs+head
	pron	<1hogz2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cask used for shipment of wines and spirits.
hogties	infl
	head	hogtie
	syl	hog+ties
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hogtying	infl
	head	hogtie
	syl	hog+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hogtied	infl
	head	hogtie
	syl	hog+tied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hogtie	1.
	syl	hog+tie
	pron	<1hog2tI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to tie together the legs or the arms and legs of.
hogtie	2.
	syl	hog+tie
	pron	<1hog2tI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to impede, hamper, or thwart.
Hogue	0.
	syl	Hogue
	pron	French <cg>
	pos	n.
	def	See {La Hogue}.
hogwash	1.
	syl	hog+wash
	pron	<1hog2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	nonsense.
hogwash	2.
	syl	hog+wash
	pron	<1hog2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	pigswill.
hogweed	0.
	syl	hog+weed
	pron	<1hog2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several coarse weedy plants, esp. cow parsnip.
Hohenlinden	0.
	syl	Ho+hen+lin+den
	pron	German <2ho:*n1lindN>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S West Germany, in Bavaria east of Munich: scene of the defeat of the Austrians by the French during the Napoleonic Wars (1800).
Chlodwig	infl
	head	Hohenlohe
	syl	Chlod:wig
	pron	<1klo:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
Hohenlohe	0.
	syl	Ho:hen:lo:he
	pron	<1h*u*n2l*u*>, German <2ho:*n1lo:*>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince of Hohenlohe-Schillingsf*"urst. 1819-1901, Prussian statesman; chancellor of the German empire (1894-1900).
Hohenstaufen	0.
	syl	Ho:hen:stau:fen
	pron	<1h*u*n2Stauf*n>, German <2ho:*n1StaufN>
	pos	n.
	def	a German princely family that provided rulers of Germany (1138-1208, 1215-54), Sicily (1194-1268), and the Holy Roman Empire (1138-1254).
Hohenzollern	0.
	syl	Ho:hen:zol:lern
	pron	<1h*u*n2zol*n>, German <2ho:*n1tscl*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	a German noble family the younger (Franconian) branch of which provided rulers of Brandenburg (1417-1701) and Prussia (1701-1918). The last kings of Prussia (1871-1918) were also emperors of Germany.
hoick	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hoick	0.
	syl	hoick
	pron	<hcik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise or raise abruptly and sharply.
	exam	1	to hoick an aircraft.
hoicks	0.
	syl	hoicks
	pron	<hciks>
	pos	interj.
	def	a cry used to encourage hounds to hunt. Also: {yoicks}.
hoiden	0.
	syl	hoi+den
	pron	<1hcidN>
	pos	n. adj. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {hoyden}.
hoidenish	sub
	head	hoiden
	syl	hoi+den+ish
	pos	adj.
hoidenishness	sub
	head	hoiden
	syl	hoi+den+ish+ness
	pos	n.
hoi polloi	ety	Greek, literally: the many
the	infl
	head	hoi polloi
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
hoi polloi	0.
	syl	hoi pol+loi
	pron	<1hci> <p*1lci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	the masses; common people.
hoist	ety	C16: variant of hoise, probably from Low German; compare Dutch hijschen, German hissen 
hoist	1.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise or lift up, esp. by mechanical means.
hoist with one's own petard	2.
	head	hoist
	syl	hoist with one's own petard.
	def	See { {petard} (sense 2)}.
hoist	3.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	def	any apparatus or device for hoisting.
hoist	4.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of hoisting.
hoist	5.a.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	def	the amidships height of a sail bent to the yard with which it is hoisted. Compare { {drop} (sense 13)}.
hoist	5.b.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the set and lowered positions of this yard.
hoist	6.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the length of the luff of a fore-and-aft sail.
hoist	7.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a group of signal flags.
hoist	8.
	syl	hoist
	pron	<hcist>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner edge of a flag next to the staff. Compare { {fly%1} (sense 25a)}.
hoister	sub
	head	hoist
	syl	hoist+er
	pos	n.
hoity-toity	ety	C17: rhyming compound based on C16 hoit to romp, of obscure origin
hoity-toity	0.
	syl	hoi:ty-toi:ty
	pron	<2hciti1tciti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	arrogant or haughty.
hoke	ety	C20: perhaps from #7hokum 
hoke	0.
	syl	hoke
	pron	<h*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to overplay (a part, etc.).
hokey cokey	0.
	syl	ho+key co+key
	pron	<1h*uki> <1k*uki>
	pos	n.
	def	a Cockney song with a traditional dance routine to match the words.
hokey-pokey	0.
	syl	ho:key-po:key
	pron	<2h*uki1p*uki>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hocus-pocus} (senses 1, 2).
Hokkaido	0.
	syl	Hok+kai+do
	pron	<ho1kId*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest and northernmost of the four main islands of Japan, separated from Honshu by the Tsugaru Strait and from the island of Sakhalin, Soviet Union, by La P*'erouse Strait: constitutes an autonomous administrative division. Capital: Sapporo. Pop.: 5184287 (1970). Area: 78508 sq. km (30312 sq. miles).
hokku	ety	from Japanese, from hok beginning+ ku hemistich
hokku	infl
	syl	hok+ku.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hokku	0.
	syl	hok+ku
	pron	<1hoku:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another word for {haiku}.
hokum	ety	C20: probably a blend of #7hocus -#7pocus and #7bunkum 
hokum	1.
	syl	ho+kum
	pron	<1h*uk*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	claptrap; bunk.
hokum	2.
	syl	ho+kum
	pron	<1h*uk*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	obvious or hackneyed material of a sentimental nature in a play, film, etc.
Katsushika	infl
	head	Hokusai
	syl	Kat:su:shi:ka
	pron	<2k@tsu:?!1SEk*>
	pos	n.
Hokusai	0.
	syl	Ho:ku:sai
	pron	<1h*uku2sI>, <2h*uku1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	1760-1849, Japanese artist, noted for the draughtsmanship of his colour wood-block prints, which influenced the impressionists.
hol-	0.
	syl	hol-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {holo-} before a vowel.
Holarctic	ety	C19: from #7holo -#7+arctic 
Holarctic	0.
	syl	Hol+arc+tic
	pron	<h*u1la:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographical region consisting of the Palaearctic and Nearctic regions.
Holbein	2.
	syl	Hol:bein
	pron	German <1hclbIn>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Hans}, called 1497-1543, German painter and engraver; court painter to Henry VIII of England (1536-43). He is noted particularly for his portraits, such as those of Erasmus (1524; 1532) and Sir Thomas More (1526).
hold	ety	Old English healdan; related to Old Norse halla, Gothic haldan, German halten 
holds	infl
	head	hold
	syl	holds
	pos	vb.
holding	infl
	head	hold
	syl	hold+ing
	pos	vb.
held	infl
	head	hold
	syl	held.
	pos	vb.
hold	H1.1.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or keep (an object) with or within the hands, arms, etc.; clasp.
hold	H1.2.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or bear.
	exam	1	to hold a drowning man's head above water.
hold	H1.3.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to maintain or be maintained in a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	to hold one's emotions in check;
	exam	2	hold firm.
hold	H1.4.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside or reserve.
	exam	1	they will hold our tickets until tomorrow.
hold	H1.5.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually used in commands
	def	to restrain or be restrained from motion, action, departure, etc..
	exam	1	hold that man until the police come.
hold	H1.6.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain fast or unbroken.
	exam	1	that cable won't hold much longer.
hold	H1.7.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the weather
	def	to remain dry and bright.
	exam	1	how long will the weather hold??
hold	H1.8.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep the attention of.
	exam	1	her singing held the audience.
hold	H1.9.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage in or carry on.
	exam	1	to hold a meeting.
hold	H1.10.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have the ownership, possession, etc., of.
	exam	1	he holds a law degree from London;
	exam	2	who's holding the ace of spades??
hold	H1.11.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have the use of or responsibility for.
	exam	1	to hold the office of director.
hold	H1.12.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have the space or capacity for.
	exam	1	the carton will hold only eight books.
hold	H1.13.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be able to control the outward effects of drinking beer, spirits, etc..
	exam	1	he can hold his drink well.
hold	H1.14.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to or by
	def	to remain or cause to remain committed to.
	exam	1	hold him to his promise;
	exam	2	he held by his views in spite of opposition.
hold	H1.15.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to claim.
	exam	1	he holds that the theory is incorrect.
hold	H1.16.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain relevant, valid, or true.
	exam	1	the old philosophies don't hold nowadays.
hold	H1.17.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep in the mind.
	exam	1	to hold affection for someone.
hold	H1.18.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard or consider in a specified manner.
	exam	1	I hold him very dear.
hold	H1.19.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guard or defend successfully.
	exam	1	hold the fort against the attack.
hold	H1.20.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue to go.
	exam	1	hold on one's way.
hold	H1.21.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to sustain the sound of (a note) throughout its specified duration.
	exam	1	to hold on a semibreve for its full value.
hold	H1.22.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to retain (data) in a storage device after copying onto another storage device or onto another location in the same device. Compare { {clear} (sense 49)}.
hold (good) for	23.
	head	hold
	syl	hold (good) for.
	def	to apply or be relevant to.
	exam	1	the same rules hold for everyone.
hold	H1.24.a.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	stop&! wait&!
hold	H1.24.b.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	stay in the same position&! as when being photographed.
hold one's head high	25.
	head	hold
	syl	hold one's head high.
	def	to conduct oneself in an arrogant and bold manner.
hold	H1.26.a.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to maintain one's position.
	exam	1	the fort held its own against several assaults.
hold	H1.26.b.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be sufficiently competent.
	exam	1	she can't hold her own in the top class.
hold one's peace	27.
	head	hold
	or	tongue
	syl	hold one's peace
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be silent.
hold water	28.
	head	hold
	syl	hold water.
	def	to stand up to scrutiny or examination.
there is no holding him	29.
	head	hold
	syl	there is no holding him.
	def	he is so spirited or resolute that he cannot be restrained.
hold	H1.30.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or method of holding fast or grasping, as with the hands.
hold	H1.31.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	something to hold onto, as for support or control.
hold	H1.32.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or device that holds fast or grips something else so as to hold it fast.
hold	H1.33.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	controlling force or influence.
	exam	1	she has a hold on him.
hold	H1.34.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a short delay or pause.
hold	H1.35.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a prison or a cell in a prison.
hold	H1.36.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	a way of seizing one's opponent.
	exam	1	a wrist hold.
hold	H1.37.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a pause or fermata.
hold	H1.38.a.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenure or holding, esp. of land.
hold	H1.38.b.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	leasehold;
	exam	2	freehold;
	exam	3	copyhold.
hold	H1.39.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a container.
hold	H1.40.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a fortified place.
hold	H1.41.a.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	to obtain.
hold	H1.41.b.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	to come into contact with.
no holds barred	42.
	head	hold
	syl	no holds barred.
	def	all limitations removed. {~} See also {hold back, hold down, hold forth, hold in, hold off, hold on, hold out, hold over, hold together, hold-up, hold with}.
holdable	sub
	head	hold
	syl	hold+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hold	ety	C16: variant of #7hole 
hold	H2.0.
	syl	hold
	pron	<h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the space in a ship or aircraft for storing cargo.
holdall	0.
	syl	hold+all
	pron	<1h*uld2c:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large strong bag or basket. Usual U.S. name: {carryall}.
hold back	1.
	syl	hold back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to restrain or be restrained.
hold back	2.
	syl	hold back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withhold.
	exam	1	he held back part of the payment.
hold back	3.
	syl	hold back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a strap of the harness joining the breeching to the shaft, so that the horse can hold back the vehicle.
hold back	4.
	syl	hold back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	something that restrains or hinders.
hold down	1.
	syl	hold down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain or control.
hold down	2.
	syl	hold down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to manage to retain or keep possession of.
	exam	1	to hold down two jobs at once.
holden	0.
	syl	hold+en
	pron	<1h*uld*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past participle of {hold%1}.
holder	1.
	syl	hold+er
	pron	<1h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that holds.
holder	2.a.
	syl	hold+er
	pron	<1h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, such as an owner, who has possession or control of something.
holder	2.b.
	syl	hold+er
	pron	<1h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	householder.
holder	3.
	syl	hold+er
	pron	<1h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who has possession of a bill of exchange, cheque, or promissory note that he is legally entitled to enforce.
holdership	sub
	head	holder
	syl	hold+er+2ship
	pos	n.
Friedrich	infl
	head	Holderlin
	syl	Frie:drich
	pron	<1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Holderlin	0.
	syl	H*"ol:der:lin
	pron	German <1h@old*rlEn>
	pos	n.
	def	1770-1843, German lyric poet, whose works include the poems and and the novel (1797-99).
holdfast	1.a.
	syl	hold+fast
	pron	<1h*uld2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gripping strongly.
holdfast	1.b.
	syl	hold+fast
	pron	<1h*uld2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	such a grip.
holdfast	2.
	syl	hold+fast
	pron	<1h*uld2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any device used to secure an object, such as a hook, clamp, etc.
holdfast	3.
	syl	hold+fast
	pron	<1h*uld2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ of attachment of a seaweed or related plant.
hold forth	1.
	syl	hold forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak for a long time or in public.
hold forth	2.
	syl	hold forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer (an attraction or enticement).
hold in	1.
	syl	hold in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to curb, control, or keep in check.
hold in	2.
	syl	hold in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal or restrain (feelings).
holding	1.
	syl	hold+ing
	pron	<1h*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	land held under a lease and used for agriculture or similar purposes.
holding	2.
	syl	hold+ing
	pron	<1h*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	property to which the holder has legal title, such as land, stocks, shares, and other investments.
holding	3.
	syl	hold+ing
	pron	<1h*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the obstruction of an opponent with the hands or arms, esp. in boxing.
holding company	0.
	syl	hold+ing com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a company with controlling shareholdings in one or more other companies.
holding paddock	0.
	syl	hold+ing pad+dock
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a paddock in which cattle or sheep are kept temporarily, as before shearing, etc.
holding pattern	0.
	syl	hold+ing pat+tern
	pos	n.
	def	the oval or circular path of an aircraft flying around an airport awaiting permission to land.
hold off	1.
	syl	hold off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep apart or at a distance.
hold off	2.
	syl	hold off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to refrain (from doing something).
	exam	1	he held off buying the house until prices fell slightly.
hold on	1.
	syl	hold on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to maintain a firm grasp.
	exam	1	she held on with all her strength.
hold on	2.
	syl	hold on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to continue or persist.
hold on	3.
	syl	hold on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to keep or retain.
	exam	1	hold on to those stamps as they'll soon be valuable.
hold on	4.
	syl	hold on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to keep a telephone line open.
hold on	5.
	syl	hold on
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stop&! wait&!
hold out	1.
	syl	hold out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer or present.
hold out	2.
	syl	hold out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to last or endure.
hold out	3.
	syl	hold out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue to resist or stand firm, as a city under siege or a person refusing to succumb to persuasion.
hold out	4.
	syl	hold out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to withhold (something due or expected).
hold out for	5.
	head	hold out
	syl	hold out for.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wait patiently or uncompromisingly for (the fulfilment of one's demands).
hold out on	6.
	head	hold out
	syl	hold out on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to delay in or keep from telling (a person) some new or important information.
hold over	1.
	syl	hold o:ver
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defer consideration of or action on.
hold over	2.
	syl	hold o:ver
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to postpone for a further period.
hold over	3.
	syl	hold o:ver
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prolong (a note, chord, etc.) from one bar to the next.
hold over	4.
	syl	hold o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intimidate (a person) with (a threat). {~} {hold+o@.ver}.
hold over	5.
	syl	hold o:ver
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	an elected official who continues in office after his term has expired.
hold over	6.
	syl	hold o:ver
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	a performer or performance continuing beyond the original engagement.
hold together	1.
	syl	hold to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cohere or remain or cause to cohere or remain in one piece.
	exam	1	your old coat holds together very well.
hold together	2.
	syl	hold to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to stay or cause to stay united.
	exam	1	the children held the family together.
hold-up	1.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	n.
	def	a robbery, esp. an armed one.
hold-up	2.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	n.
	def	a delay; stoppage.
hold-up	3.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an excessive charge; extortion.
hold up	infl
	head	hold-up
	syl	hold up.
	pos	adv.
hold-up	4.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay; hinder.
	exam	1	we were held up by traffic.
hold-up	5.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep from falling; support.
hold-up	6.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop forcibly or waylay in order to rob, esp. using a weapon.
hold-up	7.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhibit or present.
	exam	1	he held up his achievements for our admiration.
hold-up	8.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to survive or last.
	exam	1	how are your shoes holding up??
hold-up	9.
	syl	hold-up
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to refrain from playing a high card, so delaying the establishment of (a suit).
hold with	0.
	syl	hold with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to support; approve of.
hole	ety	Old English hol; related to Gothic hulundi, German H*"ohle, Old Norse hylr pool, Latin caulis hollow stem; see #7hollow 
hole	1.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an area hollowed out in a solid.
hole	2.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening made in or through something.
hole	3.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal's hiding place or burrow.
hole	4.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unattractive place, such as a town or a dwelling.
hole	5.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cell or dungeon.
hole	6.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a small anchorage.
hole	7.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a fault.
	exam	1	he picked holes in my argument.
hole	8.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a difficult and embarrassing situation.
hole	9.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the cavity in various games into which the ball must be thrust.
hole	10.a.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the cup on each of the greens.
hole	10.b.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	each of the divisions of a course (usually 18) represented by the distance between the tee and a green.
hole	10.c.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the score made in striking the ball from the tee into the hole.
hole	11.a.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a vacancy in a normally filled band of electron energies that behaves as a carrier of charge and is mathematically equivalent to a positron.
hole	11.b.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hole current.
hole in the wall	12.
	head	hole
	syl	hole in the wall.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a small dingy place, esp. one difficult to find.
hole	13.a.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	in debt.
hole card	infl
	head	hole
	syl	hole card
	pos	n.
hole	13.b.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in stud poker
	def	dealt face down in the first round.
make a hole in	14.
	head	hole
	syl	make a hole in.
	def	to consume or use a great amount of (food, drink, money, etc.).
	exam	1	to make a hole in a bottle of brandy.
hole	15.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a hole or holes in (something).
hole	16.
	syl	hole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to hit (the ball) into the hole.
holey	sub
	head	hole
	syl	hole:y
	pos	adj.
hole-and-corner	0.
	syl	hole-and-cor:ner
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	furtive or secretive.
hole in one	1.
	syl	hole in one
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a shot from the tee that finishes in the hole. Compare {birdie}.
hole in one	2.
	syl	hole in one
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to score a hole in one.
hole in one	xref
	syl	hole in one
	qual	Golf.
	def	Also (esp. U.S.): {ace}.
hole in the heart	0.
	syl	hole in the heart
	pos	n.
	def	a defect of the heart in which there is an abnormal opening in any of the walls dividing the four heart chambers.
hole up	1.
	syl	hole up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to hibernate, esp. in a cave.
hole up	2.
	syl	hole up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to hide or remain secluded.
hole up	3.
	syl	hole up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to score a hole in one.
Holgu'in	0.
	syl	Hol+gu*'in
	pron	Spanish <ol1$Gin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Cuba, in Oriente province: trading centre. Pop.: 131656 (1970).
holiday	ety	Old English h*_aligd@ag, literally: holy day ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** a holiday.
holiday	ety	Old English h*_aligd@ag, literally: holy day ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
holiday	1.a.
	syl	hol:i+day
	pron	<1holi2dA>, <-di>
	pos	n.
	def	a period in which a break is taken from work or studies for rest, travel, or recreation. U.S. word: {vacation}.
holiday	1.b.
	syl	hol:i+day
	pron	<1holi2dA>, <-di>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a holiday mood.
holiday	2.
	syl	hol:i+day
	pron	<1holi2dA>, <-di>
	pos	n.
	def	a day on which work is suspended by law or custom, such as a religious festival, bank holiday, etc. Related adj.: {ferial}.
holiday	3.
	syl	hol:i+day
	pron	<1holi2dA>, <-di>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several festivals commemorating major events in Israelite or Jewish history or days connected with such festivals.
holiday	4.
	syl	hol:i+day
	pron	<1holi2dA>, <-di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to spend a holiday.
holiday camp	0.
	syl	hol:i+day camp
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a place, esp. one at the seaside, providing accommodation, recreational facilities, etc., for holiday-makers.
holiday-maker	0.
	syl	hol:i:day-mak:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who goes on holiday. U.S. equivalents: {vacationer, vacationist}.
holier-than-thou	0.
	syl	hol:i:er-than-thou
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	annoyingly self-righteous or smug.
	exam	1	a holier-than-thou attitude.
holily	0.
	syl	ho+li+ly
	pron	<1h*ulili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a holy, devout, or sacred manner.
holiness	0.
	syl	ho+li+ness
	pron	<1h*ulinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being holy.
Holiness	0.
	syl	Ho+li+ness
	pron	<1h*ulinis>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by his or your
	def	a title once given to all bishops, but now reserved for the pope.
Holingshed	alt
	head	Holinshed
	or	Holinshed
	syl	Hol:ing:shed
	pos	n.
Raphael	infl
	head	Holinshed
	syl	Raph:a:el.
	pos	n.
Holinshed	0.
	or	Holingshed
	syl	Hol:in:shed
	pron	<1holinSed>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??1580, English chronicler. His (1577) provided material for Shakespeare's historical and legendary plays.
holism	ety	C20: from #7holo -#7+ -#7ism 
holism	0.
	syl	ho+lism
	pron	<1h*uliz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
holistic	sub
	head	holism
	syl	ho+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
holistically	sub
	head	holism
	syl	ho+1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Holkar State	0.
	syl	Hol+kar State
	pron	<hol1ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of central India, ruled by the Holkar dynasty of Maratha rulers of Indore (18th century until 1947).
holland	ety	C15: after H#7olland %1, where it was made
holland	0.
	syl	hol+land
	pron	<1hol*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse linen cloth, used esp. for furnish?!ing.
Holland	H1.1.
	syl	Hol+land
	pron	<1hol*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Netherlands}.
Holland	H1.2.
	syl	Hol+land
	pron	<1hol*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of the Holy Roman Empire, corresponding to the present-day North and South Holland provinces of the Netherlands.
Parts of	3.
	head	Holland
	syl	Parts of.
	def	an area in E England constituting a former administrative division of Lincolnshire.
Holland	H2.0.
	syl	Hol:land
	pron	<1hol*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Sid@.ney George}. 1893-1961, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1949-57).
hollandaise sauce	ety	C19: from French sauce hollandaise Dutch sauce
hollandaise sauce	0.
	syl	hol+lan+daise sauce
	pron	<2hol*n1dAz>, <1hol*n2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich sauce of egg yolks, butter, vinegar, etc., served esp. with fish.
Hollander	0.
	syl	Hol+land+er
	pron	<1hol*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Dutchman}.
Hollandia	0.
	syl	Hol+lan+di:a
	pron	<ho1l@ndi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Djajapura}.
Hollands	ety	C18: from Dutch hollandsch genever 
Hollands	0.
	syl	Hol+lands
	pron	<1hol*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	Dutch gin, often sold in stone bottles.
holler	ety	variant of C16 hollow, from holla, from French hol*`a stop&! (literally: ho there&!)
holler	1.
	syl	hol+ler
	pron	<1hol*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to shout or yell (something).
holler	2.
	syl	hol+ler
	pron	<1hol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shout; call.
Billie	infl
	head	Holliday
	syl	Bil:lie.
	pos	n.
Holliday	0.
	syl	Hol:li:day
	pron	<holidA>
	pos	n.
	def	original name Eleanor Holliday; known as 1915-59, U.S. jazz singer.
Holliger	0.
	syl	Hol:li:ger
	pron	German <1halig*>
	pos	n.
	def	Heinz (#!ha$Ints). born 1939, West German oboist.
hollo	ety	C16: from French hol*`a ho there&!
holla	alt
	head	hollo
	or	hollo
	syl	hol+la
	pron	<1hol*>
	pos	n.
hollos	infl
	head	hollo
	or	hollas
	syl	hol+los
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
hollas	infl
	head	hollo
	or	hollos
	syl	hol+las.
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
hollo	1.
	or	holla
	syl	hol+lo
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry for attention, or of encouragement. {~}
hollo	2.
	or	holla
	syl	hol+lo
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shout.
hollow	ety	C12: from holu, inflected form of Old English holh cave; related to Old Norse holr, German hohl; see #7hole 
hollow	1.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hole, cavity, or space within; not solid.
hollow	2.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a sunken area; concave.
hollow	3.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	recessed or deeply set.
	exam	1	hollow eyes.
hollow	4.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sounds
	def	as if resounding in a hollow place.
hollow	5.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	without substance or validity.
hollow	6.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	hungry or empty.
hollow	7.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	insincere; cynical.
a hollow leg	8.
	head	hollow
	or	hollow legs
	syl	a hollow leg
	def	the capacity to eat a lot without getting fat.
beat (someone) hollow	9.
	head	hollow
	syl	beat (someone) hollow.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to defeat thoroughly and convincingly.
hollow	10.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity, opening, or space in or within something.
hollow	11.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a depression or dip in the land.
hollow	12.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often foll. by out, usually when; tr.
	def	to make or become hollow.
hollow	13.
	syl	hol+low
	pron	<1hol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often foll. by out, usually when; tr.
	def	to form (a hole, cavity, etc.) or (of a hole, etc.) to be formed.
hollowly	sub
	head	hollow
	syl	hol+low+ly
	pos	adv.
hollowness	sub
	head	hollow
	syl	hol+low+ness
	pos	n.
hollow-back	0.
	syl	hol:low-back
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the nontechnical name for {lordosis}. Compare {hunchback}.
holly	ety	Old English holegn; related to Old Norse hulfr, Old High German hulis, German Hulst, Old Slavonic kolja prick
hollies	infl
	head	holly
	syl	hol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
holly	1.
	syl	hol+ly
	pron	<1holi>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the genus such as the Eurasian having bright red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges.
holly	2.
	syl	hol+ly
	pron	<1holi>
	pos	n.
	def	branches of any of these trees, used for Christmas decorations.
holly oak	3.
	head	holly
	syl	holly oak.
	def	another name for {holm oak}.
holly	xref
	syl	hol+ly
	pron	<1holi>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {sea holly}.
Buddy	infl
	head	Holly
	syl	Bud:dy.
	pos	n.
Holly	0.
	syl	Hol:ly
	pron	<1holi>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1936-59, U.S. rock-and-roll singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His hits (all 1956-59) include and
hollyhock	ety	C16: from #7holy+ hock, from Old English hoc mallow
hollyhock	0.
	syl	hol+ly+hock
	pron	<1holi2hok>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall widely cultivated malvaceous plant, with stout hairy stems and spikes of white, yellow, red, or purple flowers. Also called (U.S.): {rose mallow}.
Hollywood	1.
	syl	Hol+ly+wood
	pron	<1holi:2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a NW suburb of Los Angeles, California: centre of the American film industry.
Hollywood	2.a.
	syl	Hol+ly+wood
	pron	<1holi:2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the American film industry.
Hollywood	2.b.
	syl	Hol+ly+wood
	pron	<1holi:2wud>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Hollywood star.
holm	ety	Old English holm sea, island; related to Old Saxon holm hill, Old Norse holmr island, Latin culmen tip
holm	H1.1.
	syl	holm
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northwestern English.
	def	an island in a river or lake.
holm	H1.2.
	syl	holm
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northwestern English.
	def	low flat land near a river.
holm	ety	C14: variant of obsolete holin, from Old English holegn #7holly 
holm	H2.1.
	syl	holm
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {holm oak}.
holm	H2.2.
	syl	holm
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {holly}.
Oliver Wendell	1.
	head	Holmes
	syl	Ol:i:ver Wen:dell.
	def	1809-94, U.S. author, esp. of humorous essays, such as (1858) and its sequels.
Holmes	2.
	syl	Holmes
	pron	<h*umz>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Ol@.i@.ver Wen@.dell}. 1841-1935, U.S. jurist, noted for his liberal judgments.
holmic	0.
	syl	hol+mic
	pron	<1holmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing holmium.
holmium	ety	C19: from New Latin Holmia Stockholm
holmium	0.
	syl	hol+mi:um
	pron	<1holmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable silver-white metallic element of the lanthanide series. Symbol: Ho; atomic no.: 67; atomic wt.: 164.93; valency: 3; relative density: 8.80; melting pt.: 1461?%C; boiling pt.: 2600?%C (approx.).
holm oak	0.
	syl	holm oak
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen Mediterranean oak tree, with prickly leaves resembling holly. Also called: {holm, holly oak, ilex}.
holo-	ety	from Greek holos 
holoblastic	0.
	syl	hol:o+blas+tic
	pron	<2hol*1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	of or showing cleavage of the entire zygote into blastomeres, as in eggs with little yolk. Compare {meroblastic}.
holoblastically	sub
	head	holoblastic
	syl	hol:o+1blas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Holocaine	0.
	syl	Hol:o+caine
	pron	<1hol*2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {phenacaine}.
holocaust	ety	C13: from Late Latin holocaustum whole burnt offering, from Greek holokauston, from #7holo -#7+ kaustos, from kaiein to burn
holocaust	1.
	syl	hol:o+caust
	pron	<1hol*2kc:st>
	pos	n.
	def	great destruction or loss of life or the source of such destruction, esp. fire.
holocaust	2.
	syl	hol:o+caust
	pron	<1hol*2kc:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {burnt offering}.
holocaustal	sub
	head	holocaust
	or	holocaustic
	syl	hol:o+1caus+tal
	pos	adj.
holocaustic	sub
	head	holocaust
	or	holocaustal
	syl	hol:o+1caus+tic
	pos	adj.
Holocene	1.
	syl	Hol:o+cene
	pron	<1hol*2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the second and most recent epoch of the Quaternary period, which began 10000 years ago at the end of the Pleistocene.
the	2.
	head	Holocene
	syl	the.
	def	the Holocene epoch or rock series.
Holocene	xref
	syl	Hol:o+cene
	pron	<1hol*2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {Recent}.
holocrine	ety	C20: from #7holo -#7+ Greek krinein to separate, decide
holocrine	0.
	syl	hol:o+crine
	pron	<1hol*krin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the secretion of glands
	def	characterized by disintegration of the entire glandular cell in releasing its product, as in sebaceous glands. Compare {merocrine, {apocrine}}.
holoenzyme	0.
	syl	hol:o+en+zyme
	pron	<2hol*u1enzIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an active enzyme consisting of a protein component (apoenzyme) and its coenzyme.
Holofernes	0.
	syl	Hol:o:fer:nes
	pron	<2hol*1fR:nEz>, <h*1lof*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Assyrian general, who was killed by the biblical heroine Judith.
holograph	0.a.
	syl	hol:o+graph
	pron	<1hol*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or document handwritten by its author; original manuscript; autograph.
holograph	0.b.
	syl	hol:o+graph
	pron	<1hol*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a holograph document.
holography	0.
	syl	ho+log+ra+phy
	pron	<ho1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or practice of producing a photographic record ({hologram}) by illuminating the object with coherent light and, without using lenses, exposing a film to light reflected from this object and to a direct beam of the coherent light. When interference patterns on the film are illuminated by the coherent light a three-dimensional image is produced.
holographic	sub
	head	holography
	syl	hol:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2hol*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
holographically	sub
	head	holography
	syl	hol:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
holohedral	0.
	syl	hol:o+he+dral
	pron	<2hol*1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	exhibiting all the planes required for the symmetry of the crystal system.
holohedrism	sub
	head	holohedral
	syl	hol:o+1he+drism
	pos	n.
holomorphic	0.
	syl	hol:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2hol*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another word for {{analytic} (sense 6)}.
holophrastic	ety	C19: from #7holo -#7+ Greek phrastikos expressive, from phrazein to express
holophrastic	1.
	syl	hol:o+phras+tic
	pron	<2hol*1fr@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the stage in a child's acquisition of syntax when most utterances are single words.
holophrastic	2.
	syl	hol:o+phras+tic
	pron	<2hol*1fr@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of languages
	def	tending to express in one word what would be expressed in several words in other languages; polysynthetic.
holophytic	0.
	syl	hol:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2hol*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	capable of synthesizing their food from inorganic molecules, esp. by photo?!synthesis.
holophyte	sub
	head	holophytic
	syl	hol:o+phyte
	pron	<1hol*2fIt>
	pos	n.
holoplankton	0.
	syl	hol:o+plank+ton
	pron	<2hol*1pl@Gkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	organisms, such as diatoms and algae, that spend all stages of their life cycle as plankton. Compare {meroplankton}.
holothurian	ety	C19: from New Latin Holoth*_uria name of type genus, from Latin: water polyp, from Greek holothourion, of obscure origin
holothurian	1.
	syl	hol:o+thu+ri:an
	pron	<2hol*1Tju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any echinoderm of the class including the sea cucumbers, having a leathery elongated body with a ring of tentacles around the mouth.
holothurian	2.
	syl	hol:o+thu+ri:an
	pron	<2hol*1Tju*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
holotype	0.
	syl	hol:o+type
	pron	<1hol*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another name for {type specimen}.
holotypic	sub
	head	holotype
	syl	hol:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2hol*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
holozoic	0.
	syl	hol:o+zo+ic
	pron	<2hol*1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	obtaining nourishment by feeding on plants or other animals.
holp	0.
	syl	holp
	pron	<h*ulp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense of {help}.
holpen	0.
	syl	hol+pen
	pron	<1h*ulp*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past participle of {help}.
hols	0.
	syl	hols
	pron	<holz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. school slang.
	def	holidays.
Gustav (Theodore) 	infl
	head	Holst
	syl	Gus:tav (Theodore) .
	pos	n.
Holst	0.
	syl	Holst
	pron	<h*ulst>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1934, English composer. His works include operas, choral music, and orchestral music such as the suite (1917).
Holstein	H1.0.
	syl	Hol+stein
	pron	<1h*ulstIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {Friesian} (the cattle).
Holstein	H2.0.
	syl	Hol+stein
	pron	German <1hclStIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N West Germany, in S Schleswig-Holstein: in early times a German duchy of Saxony; became a duchy of Denmark in 1474; finally incorpo?!rated into Prussia in 1866.
holster	ety	C17: via Dutch holster from Germanic; compare Old Norse hulstr sheath, Old English heolstor darkness, Gothic hulistr cover
holster	0.
	syl	hol+ster
	pron	<1h*ulst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheathlike leather case for a pistol, attached to a belt or saddle.
holstered	sub
	head	holster
	syl	hol+stered
	pos	adj.
holt	ety	Old English holt; related to Old Norse holt, Old High German holz, Old Slavonic klad?~u log, Greek klados twig
holt	0.
	syl	holt
	pron	<h*ult>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a wood or wooded hill.
Harold Edward	infl
	head	Holt
	syl	Har:old Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Holt	0.
	syl	Holt
	pron	<h*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-67, Australian statesman; prime minister (1966-67); believed drowned.
holus-bolus	ety	C19: pseudo-Latin based on whole bolus; see #7bolus 
holus-bolus	0.
	syl	ho:lus-bo:lus
	pron	<1h*ul*s1b*ul*s>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	all at once.
holy	ety	Old English h*_alig, h*_@alig; related to Old Saxon h*_elag, Gothic hailags, German heilig; see #7hallow 
holier	infl
	head	holy
	syl	ho:li+er
	pos	adj.
holiest	infl
	head	holy
	syl	ho:li+est.
	pos	adj.
holy	1.
	syl	ho:ly
	pron	<1h*uli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or associated with God or a deity; sacred.
holy	2.
	syl	ho:ly
	pron	<1h*uli>
	pos	adj.
	def	endowed or invested with extreme purity or sublimity.
holy	3.
	syl	ho:ly
	pron	<1h*uli>
	pos	adj.
	def	devout, godly, or virtuous.
holier-than-thou	4.
	head	holy
	syl	holier-than-thou.
	def	offensively sanctimonious or self-righteous.
	exam	1	a holier-than-thou attitude.
holy terror	5.
	head	holy
	syl	holy terror.
	def	a difficult or frightening person.
holies	infl
	head	holy
	syl	ho:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
holy	6.a.
	syl	ho:ly
	pron	<1h*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred place.
the holy	6.b.
	head	holy
	syl	the holy.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	persons or things invested with holiness.
Holy Alliance	1.
	syl	Ho:ly Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a document advocating government according to Christian principles that was signed in 1815 by the rulers of Russia, Prussia, and Austria.
Holy Alliance	2.
	syl	Ho:ly Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the informal alliance that resulted from this agreement.
Holy Bible	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Bi+ble
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Bible}.
Holy Cithe	infl
	head	Holy City
	syl	Ho:ly Cithe.
	pos	n.
Holy City	1.
	syl	Ho:ly Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	Jerusalem, esp. when regarded as the focal point of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, or Islam.
Holy City	2.
	syl	Ho:ly Cit:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	heaven regarded as the perfect counterpart of Jerusalem.
Holy City	3.
	syl	Ho:ly Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	any city regarded as especially sacred by a particular religion.
Holy Communion	1.
	syl	Ho:ly Com+mun+ion
	pos	n.
	def	the celebration of the Eucharist.
Holy Communion	2.
	syl	Ho:ly Com+mun+ion
	pos	n.
	def	the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.
Holy Communion	xref
	syl	Ho:ly Com+mun+ion
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {Communion}.
holy day	0.
	syl	ho:ly day
	pos	n.
	def	a day on which a religious festival is observed.
holy day of obligation	0.
	syl	ho:ly day of ob+li+ga+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a major feastday of the Roman Catholic Church on which Catholics are bound to attend Mass and refrain from servile work.
the	infl
	head	Holy Family
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Holy Family	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Fam:i+ly
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the infant Jesus, Mary, and St. Joseph.
Holy Father	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Fa+ther
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a title of the pope.
Spirit	alt
	head	Holy Ghost
	or	Holy Ghost
	syl	Spir+it
	pos	n.
Holy Ghost	0.
	or	Spirit
	syl	Ho:ly Ghost
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the third person of the Trinity.
Holy Grail	ety	C14: grail from Old French graal, from Medieval Latin grad*_alis bowl, of unknown origin
Holy Grail	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Grail
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval legend
	def	the bowl used by Jesus at the Last Supper. It was brought to Britain by Joseph of Arimathea, where it became the quest of many knights. Also called: {Grail, Sangraal}.
Holyhead	1.
	syl	Hol:y+head
	pron	<1holi2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the NW coast of Anglesey: part of the county of Gwynedd. Area: about 62 sq. km (24 sq. miles).
Holyhead	2.
	syl	Hol:y+head
	pron	<1holi2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief town of this island, a port on the N coast. Pop.: 10608 (1971).
Holy Innocents' Day	0.
	syl	Ho:ly In+no+cents' Day
	pos	n.
	def	Dec. 28, a day commemorating the massacre of male children at Bethlehem by Herod's order (Matthew 2:16); Childermas.
Holy Island	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the NE coast of Northumberland, linked to the mainland by road but accessible only at low water: site of a monastery founded by St. Aidan in 635. Also called: {Lindisfarne}.
Holy Joe	1.
	syl	Ho:ly Joe
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a minister or chaplain.
Holy Joe	2.
	syl	Ho:ly Joe
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any sanctimonious or self-righteous person.
the	infl
	head	Holy Land
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Holy Land	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Land
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Palestine} (sense 1)}.
Holyoake	0.
	syl	Ho:ly:oake
	pron	<1h*uli2*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Keith Jack@.a} (#!d#f@ak$$). born 1904, New Zealand politician; prime minister (1957; 1960-72); governor general since 1977.
Holy Office	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Of+fice
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a congregation established in 1542 as the final court of appeal in heresy trials; it now deals with matters of doctrine.
holy of holies	1.
	syl	ho:ly of ho:lies
	pos	n.
	def	any place of special sanctity.
holy of holies	2.
	syl	ho:ly of ho:lies
	pos	n.
	def	the innermost compartment of the Jewish tabernacle, and later of the Temple, where the Ark was enshrined.
holy orders	1.
	syl	ho:ly or+ders
	pos	n.
	def	the sacrament or rite whereby a person is admitted to the Christian ministry.
holy orders	2.
	syl	ho:ly or+ders
	pos	n.
	def	the grades of the Christian ministry.
holy orders	3.
	syl	ho:ly or+ders
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or status of an ordained Christian minister.
holy place	1.
	syl	ho:ly place
	pos	n.
	def	the outer chamber of a Jewish sanctuary.
holy place	2.
	syl	ho:ly place
	pos	n.
	def	a place of pilgrimage.
Holy Roller	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Roll+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a member of a sect that expresses religious fervour in an ecstatic or frenzied way.
Holy Roman Empire	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the complex of European territories under the rule of the Frankish or German king who bore the title of Roman emperor, beginning with the coronation of Charlemagne in 800 #7a.d. The last emperor, Francis II, relinquished his crown in 1806.
holy rood	1.
	syl	ho:ly rood
	pos	n.
	def	a cross or crucifix, esp. one placed upon the rood screen in a church.
holy rood	2.
	syl	ho:ly rood
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the cross on which Christ was crucified.
Holy Saturday	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Sat+ur+day
	pos	n.
	def	the Saturday before Easter Sunday.
Holy Scripture	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Scrip+ture
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Scriptures}.
Holy See	1.
	syl	Ho:ly See
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the see of the pope as bishop of Rome and head of the Church.
Holy See	2.
	syl	Ho:ly See
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the Roman curia.
Holy Sepulchre	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Sep+ul+chre
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the tomb in which the body of Christ was laid after the Crucifixion.
Holy Spirit	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Spir+it
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Holy Ghost}.
holystone	ety	C19: perhaps so named from its being used in a kneeling position
holystone	1.
	syl	ho+ly+stone
	pron	<1h*uli2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft sandstone used for scrubbing the decks of a vessel.
holystone	2.
	syl	ho+ly+stone
	pron	<1h*uli2st*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrub (a vessel's decks) with a holystone.
holy synod	0.
	syl	ho:ly syn+od
	pos	n.
	def	the governing body of any of the Orthodox Churches.
Holy Thursday	1.
	syl	Ho:ly Thurs+day
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another name for {Maundy Thursday}.
Holy Thursday	2.
	syl	Ho:ly Thurs+day
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a rare name for {Ascension Day}.
holytide	0.
	syl	ho:ly+tide
	pron	<1h*uli2tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a season of special religious observances or one regarded as especially holy.
holy water	0.
	syl	ho:ly wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	water that has been blessed by a priest for use in symbolic rituals of purification.
Holy Week	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Week
	pos	n.
	def	the week preceding Easter Sunday.
Holy Writ	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Writ
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Scriptures}.
Holy Year	0.
	syl	Ho:ly Year
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a period of remission from sin, esp. one granted every 25 years.
hom	ety	from Persian, from Avestan haoma 
homa	alt
	head	hom
	or	hom
	syl	hom:a
	pron	<1hom*>
	pos	n.
hom	1.
	or	homa
	syl	hom
	pron	<hom>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred plant of the Parsees and ancient Persians.
hom	2.
	or	homa
	syl	hom
	pron	<hom>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from this plant.
homage	ety	C13: from Old French, from home man, from Latin homo 
homage	1.
	syl	hom+age
	pron	<1homiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a public show of respect or honour towards someone or something (esp. in the phrases {pay} or {do homage to) }.
homage	2.a.
	syl	hom+age
	pron	<1homiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of respect and allegiance made by a vassal to his lord. See also {fealty}.
homage	2.b.
	syl	hom+age
	pron	<1homiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something done in acknowledgment of vassalage.
homage	3.
	syl	hom+age
	pron	<1homiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to render homage to.
hombre	H1.0.
	syl	hom+bre
	pron	<1ombrA>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a slang word for {man}.
hombre	H2.0.
	syl	hom+bre
	pron	<1homb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ombre}.
homburg	ety	C20: named after Homburg, in West Germany, town where it was originally made
homburg	0.
	syl	hom+burg
	pron	<1hombR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's hat of soft felt with a dented crown and a stiff upturned brim.
home	ety	Old English h*_am; related to Old Norse heimr, Gothic haims, Old High German heim, Dutch heem, Greek k*_omi village
home	1.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or a place where one lives.
	exam	1	have you no home to go to??
home	2.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a house or other dwelling.
home	3.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a family or other group living in a house or other place.
home	4.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's country, city, etc., esp. viewed as a birthplace, a residence during one's early years, or a place dear to one.
home	5.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the environment or habitat of a person or animal.
home	6.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where something is invented, founded, or developed.
	exam	1	the U.S. is the home of baseball.
home	7.a.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or organization set up to care for orphans, the aged, etc.
home	7.b.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {mental home}.
home	8.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	one's own ground.
	exam	1	the match is at home.
home	9.a.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the objective towards which a player strives in certain sports.
home	9.b.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an area where a player is safe from attack.
home	10.a.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two positions of play nearest the opponents' goal.
home	10.b.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a player assigned to such a position.
	exam	1	inside home.
home	11.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	another name for {home plate}.
a home from home	12.
	head	home
	syl	a home from home.
	def	a place other than one's own home where one can be at ease.
home	13.a.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	in one's own home or country.
home	13.b.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	at ease, as if at one's own home.
home	13.c.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	giving an informal party at one's own home.
home	13.d.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	such a party.
hon	infl
	head	home
	or	with
	syl	hon
with	infl
	head	home
	or	hon
	syl	with.
at home in	14.
	head	home
	syl	at home in
	def	familiar or conversant with.
home and dry	15.
	head	home
	syl	home and dry.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	definitely safe or successful.
	exam	1	we will not be home and dry until the votes have been counted.
near home	16.
	head	home
	syl	near home.
	def	concerning one deeply. {~}
home	17.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or involving one's home, country, etc.; domestic.
home	18.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	effective or deadly.
	exam	1	a home thrust.
home	19.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	relating to one's own ground.
	exam	1	a home game.
home	20.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	central; principal.
	exam	1	the company's home office.
home	21.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or at home.
	exam	1	I'll be home tomorrow.
home	22.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	adv.
	def	to or on the point.
home	23.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the fullest extent.
	exam	1	hammer the nail home.
home	24.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of nautical gear
	def	into or in the best or proper position.
	exam	1	the boom is home.
home	25.a.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	adv.
	def	to make clear to.
home	25.b.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	adv.
	def	to place the blame on.
come home	26.
	head	home
	syl	come home.
	usage	Nautical. of an anchor
	def	to fail to hold.
come home to	27.
	head	home
	syl	come home to.
	def	to be made absolutely clear to.
to write home about	28.
	head	home
	syl	to write home about.
	def	to be of particular interest.
	exam	1	the film was nothing to write home about.
home	29.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds and other animals
	def	to return home accurately from a distance.
home	30.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by on or onto
	def	to direct or be directed onto a point or target, esp. by automatic navigational aids.
home	31.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send or go home.
home	32.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to furnish with or have a home.
home	33.
	syl	home
	pron	<h*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or in on
	def	to be directed towards a goal, target, etc.
homeless	sub
	head	home
	syl	home+less
	pos	adj. n.
homelessness	sub
	head	home
	syl	home+less+ness
	pos	n.
homelike	sub
	head	home
	syl	home+2like
	pos	adj.
Alexander	infl
	head	Home
	syl	Al:ex:an:der
	pos	n.
Home	0.
	syl	Home
	pron	<hju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Home of the Hirsel; title of Sir formerly 14th Earl of Home. born 1903, British Conservative statesman: he renounced his earldom to become prime minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (1963-64); foreign secretary (1970-74).
homebred	1.
	syl	home+bred
	pron	<1h*um2bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	raised or bred at home.
homebred	2.
	syl	home+bred
	pron	<1h*um2bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sophistication or cultivation; crude.
home-brew	0.
	syl	home-brew
	pos	n.
	def	a beer or other alcoholic drink brewed at home rather than commercially.
home-brewed	sub
	head	home-brew
	syl	home-1brewed
	pos	adj.
homecoming	0.
	syl	home+com:ing
	pron	<1h*um2k^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of coming home.
Home Counties	0.
	syl	Home Coun+ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the counties surrounding London.
home economics	0.
	syl	home e:co+nom+ics
	pos	n.
	def	the study of diet, budgeting, child care, and other subjects concerned with running a home.
home economist	sub
	head	home economics
	syl	home e:con:o+mist
	pos	n.
home-grown	0.
	syl	home-grown
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fruit and vegetables
	def	produced in one's own country, district, estate, or garden.
Home Guard	0.
	syl	Home Guard
	pos	n.
	def	a volunteer part-time military force recruited for the defence of the United Kingdom in World War II.
homeland	1.
	syl	home+land
	pron	<1h*um2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the country in which one lives or was born.
homeland	2.
	syl	home+land
	pron	<1h*um2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for a {Bantustan}.
homelier	infl
	head	homely
	syl	home+li+er
	pos	adj.
homeliest	infl
	head	homely
	syl	home+li+est.
	pos	adj.
homely	1.
	syl	home+ly
	pron	<1h*umli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or suited to the ordinary home; unpretentious.
homely	2.a.
	syl	home+ly
	pron	<1h*umli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	warm and domesticated in manner or appearance.
homely	2.b.
	syl	home+ly
	pron	<1h*umli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	plain or ugly.
homeliness	sub
	head	homely
	syl	home+li+ness
	pos	n.
home-made	1.
	syl	home-made
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of cakes, jam, and other foods
	def	made at home or on the premises, esp. of high-quality ingredients.
home-made	2.
	syl	home-made
	pos	adj.
	def	crudely fashioned.
homemaker	1.
	syl	home+mak:er
	pron	<1h*um2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person, esp. a housewife, who manages a home.
homemaker	2.
	syl	home+mak:er
	pron	<1h*um2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a social worker who manages a household during the incapacity of the housewife.
homemaking	sub
	head	homemaker
	syl	home+2mak:ing
	pos	n. adj.
homeo-	ety	from Latin homoeo-, from Greek homoio-, from homos same
homoeo-	infl
	head	homeo-
	or	homoio-
	syl	hom:oe:o-
homoio-	infl
	head	homeo-
	or	homoeo-
	syl	hom:oi:o-
homeo-	0.
	syl	hom:e:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	like or similar.
	exam	1	homeomorphism.
Home Office	0.
	syl	Home Of+fice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. government.
	def	the national department responsible for the maintenance of law and order, immigration control, and all other domestic affairs not specifically assigned to another department.
homoeomorphism	alt
	head	homeomorphism
	or	homeomorphism
	syl	ho:moe:o+mor+phism
	pron	<2h*umi*?!1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
homeomorphism	1.
	or	homoeomorphism
	syl	ho:me:o+mor+phism
	pron	<2h*umi*?!1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the property, shown by certain chemical compounds, of having the same crystal form but different chemical composition.
homeomorphism	2.
	or	homoeomorphism
	syl	ho:me:o+mor+phism
	pron	<2h*umi*?!1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a one-to-one correspondence, continuous in both directions, between the points of two geometric figures or between two topological spaces.
homeomorphic	sub
	head	homeomorphism
	or	homoeomorphic
	syl	ho:me:o+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
homeomorphous	sub
	head	homeomorphism
	or	homoeomorphous
	syl	ho:me:o+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
homoeomorphic	sub
	head	homeomorphism
	or	homeomorphic
	syl	ho:moe:o+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
homoeomorphous	sub
	head	homeomorphism
	or	homeomorphous
	syl	ho:moe:o+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
homoeopathy	alt
	head	homeopathy
	or	homeopathy
	syl	ho:moe:op:a+thy
	pron	<2h*umi1op*Ti>
	pos	n.
homeopathy	0.
	or	homoeopathy
	syl	ho:me:op+a+thy
	pron	<2h*umi1op*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of treating disease by the use of small amounts of a drug that, in healthy persons, produces symptoms similar to those of the disease being treated. Compare {allopathy}.
homeopathic	sub
	head	homeopathy
	or	homoeopathic
	syl	ho:me:o+path+ic
	pron	<2h*umi*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
homoeopathic	sub
	head	homeopathy
	or	homeopathic
	syl	ho:moe:o+path+ic
	pron	<2h*umi*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
homeopathically	sub
	head	homeopathy
	or	homoeopathically
	syl	ho:me:o+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homoeopathically	sub
	head	homeopathy
	or	homeopathically
	syl	ho:moe:o+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homeopathist	sub
	head	homeopathy
	or	homoeopathist
	syl	ho:me:op:a+thist
	pron	<2h*umE1op*?!Tist>
	pos	n.
homoeopathist	sub
	head	homeopathy
	or	homeopathist
	syl	ho:moe:op:a+thist
	pron	<2h*umE1op*?!Tist>
	pos	n.
homoeostasis	alt
	head	homeostasis
	or	homeostasis
	syl	ho:moe:o+sta+sis
	pron	<2h*umi*u1stAsis>
	pos	n.
homeostasis	1.
	or	homoeostasis
	syl	ho:me:o+sta+sis
	pron	<2h*umi*u1stAsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the maintenance of metabolic equilibrium within an animal by a tendency to compensate for disrupting changes.
homeostasis	2.
	or	homoeostasis
	syl	ho:me:o+sta+sis
	pron	<2h*umi*u1stAsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the maintenance of equilibrium within a social group, person, etc.
homeostatic	sub
	head	homeostasis
	or	homoeostatic
	syl	ho:me:o+stat+ic
	pron	<2h*umi*u1st@t?!ik>
	pos	adj.
homoeostatic	sub
	head	homeostasis
	or	homeostatic
	syl	ho:moe:o+stat+ic
	pron	<2h*umi*u1st@t?!ik>
	pos	adj.
homeotypical	infl
	head	homeotypic
	or	homoeotypic
	syl	ho:me:o+typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
homoeotypic	infl
	head	homeotypic
	or	homeotypical
	syl	ho:moe:o+typ+ic
	pos	adj.
homoeotypical	infl
	head	homeotypic
	syl	ho:moe:o+typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
homeotypic	0.
	syl	ho:me:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2h*umi*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the second nuclear division of meiosis, which resembles mitosis. Compare {heterotypic}.
home plate	0.
	syl	home plate
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a flat often five-sided piece of hard rubber or other material that serves to define the area over which the pitcher must throw the ball for a strike and that a base runner must safely reach on his way from third base to score a run. Also called: {plate, home, home base}.
homer	H1.1.
	syl	hom+er
	pron	<1h*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {homing pigeon}.
homer	H1.2.
	syl	hom+er
	pron	<1h*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {home run}.
homer	ety	C16: from Hebrew h*_omer 
homer	H2.0.
	syl	ho+mer
	pron	<1h*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew unit of capacity equal to 10 ephahs in dry measure or 10 baths in liquid measure.
Homer	0.
	syl	Ho:mer
	pron	<1h*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	circa 800 #7b.c., Greek poet to whom are attributed the and the Almost nothing is known of him, but it is thought that he was born on the island of Chios and was blind.
home range	0.
	syl	home range
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the area in which an animal normally ranges.
Homerian	alt
	head	Homeric
	or	Homeric
	syl	Ho+me:ri:an
	pron	<h*u1mi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Homeric	1.
	or	Homerian
	syl	Ho+mer+ic
	pron	<h*u1merik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling Homer or his poems.
Homeric	2.
	or	Homerian
	syl	Ho+mer+ic
	pron	<h*u1merik>
	pos	adj.
	def	imposing or heroic.
Homeric	3.
	or	Homerian
	syl	Ho+mer+ic
	pron	<h*u1merik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the archaic form of Greek used by Homer. See {Epic}.
Homerically	sub
	head	Homeric
	syl	Ho+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Homeric laughter	0.
	syl	Ho+mer+ic laugh+ter
	pos	n.
	def	loud unrestrained laughter, as that of the gods.
home rule	1.
	syl	home rule
	pos	n.
	def	self-government, esp. in domestic affairs.
home rule	2.
	syl	home rule
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	the partial autonomy of cities and (in some states) counties, under which they manage their own affairs, with their own charters, etc., within the limits set by the state constitution and laws.
home rule	3.
	syl	home rule
	pos	n.
	def	the partial autonomy sometimes granted to a national minority or a colony.
Home Rule	0.
	syl	Home Rule
	pos	n.
	def	self-government for Ireland: the goal of the Irish Nationalists from about 1870 to 1920.
home run	0.
	syl	home run
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a hit, usually out of the playing area, that no fielder can reach in time to prevent the batter from scoring.
Home Secretary	0.
	syl	Home Sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. government.
	def	short for {Secretary of State for the Home Department}; the head of the Home Office.
homesick	0.
	syl	home+sick
	pron	<1h*um2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	depressed or melancholy at being away from home and family.
homesickness	sub
	head	homesick
	syl	home+2sick+ness
	pos	n.
homespun	1.
	syl	home+spun
	pron	<1h*um2sp^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having plain or unsophisticated character.
homespun	2.
	syl	home+spun
	pron	<1h*um2sp^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	woven or spun at home.
homespun	3.
	syl	home+spun
	pron	<1h*um2sp^n>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth made at home or made of yarn spun at home.
homespun	4.
	syl	home+spun
	pron	<1h*um2sp^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth resembling this but made on a power loom.
homestead	1.
	syl	home+stead
	pron	<1h*um2sted>, <-stid>
	pos	n.
	def	a house or estate and the adjoining land, buildings, etc., esp. a farm.
homestead	2.
	syl	home+stead
	pron	<1h*um2sted>, <-stid>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a house and adjoining land designated by the owner as his fixed residence and exempt under the homestead laws from seizure and forced sale for debts.
homestead	3.
	syl	home+stead
	pron	<1h*um2sted>, <-stid>
	pos	n.
	usage	Austral. on a sheep or cattle station
	def	the owner's or manager's residence.
Homestead Act	0.
	syl	Home+stead Act
	pos	n.
	def	an act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1862 making available to settlers 160-acre tracts of public land for cultivation and improvement.
homesteader	1.
	syl	home+stead+er
	pron	<1h*um2sted*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person owning a homestead.
homesteader	2.
	syl	home+stead+er
	pron	<1h*um2sted*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who acquires or possesses land under a homestead law.
homestead law	0.
	syl	home+stead law
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	any of various laws conferring certain privileges on owners of homesteads.
home stretch	1.
	syl	home stretch
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	the section of a racecourse forming the approach to the finish.
home stretch	2.
	syl	home stretch
	pos	n.
	def	the final stage of an undertaking or journey.
home teacher	0.
	syl	home teach+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a teacher who educates ill or disabled children in their homes.
home truth	0.
	syl	home truth
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an unpleasant fact told to a person about himself.
homeward	1.
	syl	home+ward
	pron	<1h*umw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or going home.
homeward	2.
	syl	home+ward
	pron	<1h*umw*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a ship, part of a voyage, etc.
	def	returning to the home port.
homeward	3.
	syl	home+ward
	pron	<1h*umw*d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	towards home.
homework	1.
	syl	home+work
	pron	<1h*um2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	school work done out of lessons, esp. at home.
homework	2.
	syl	home+work
	pron	<1h*um2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any preparatory study.
homier	infl
	head	homey
	syl	hom:i+er
	pos	adj.
homiest	infl
	head	homey
	syl	hom:i+est.
	pos	adj.
homey	0.
	syl	home:y
	pron	<1h*umi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {homy}.
homeyness	sub
	head	homey
	syl	home:y+ness
	pos	n.
homicidal	1.
	syl	hom:i+ci+dal
	pron	<2homi1sIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or characterized by homicide.
homicidal	2.
	syl	hom:i+ci+dal
	pron	<2homi1sIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	likely to commit homicide.
	exam	1	a homicidal maniac.
homicidally	sub
	head	homicidal
	syl	hom:i+1ci+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
homicide	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin homo man+ caedere to slay
homicide	1.
	syl	hom:i+cide
	pron	<1homi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the killing of a human being by another person.
homicide	2.
	syl	hom:i+cide
	pron	<1homi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills another.
homiletical	alt
	head	homiletic
	or	homiletic
	syl	hom:i+let:i+cal
	pos	adj.
homiletic	1.
	or	homiletical
	syl	hom:i+let+ic
	pron	<2homi1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a homily or sermon.
homiletic	2.
	or	homiletical
	syl	hom:i+let+ic
	pron	<2homi1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of homiletics.
homiletically	sub
	head	homiletic
	syl	hom:i+1let:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homiletics	ety	C17: from Greek homil*_etikos cordial, from homilein to converse with; see #7homily 
homiletics	0.
	syl	hom:i+let+ics
	pron	<2homi1letiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art of preaching or writing sermons.
homily	ety	C14: from Church Latin hom*_ilia, from Greek: discourse, from homilein to converse with, from homilos crowd, from homou together+ il*_e crowd
homilies	infl
	head	homily
	syl	hom:i+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
homily	1.
	syl	hom:i+ly
	pron	<1homili>
	pos	n.
	def	a sermon or discourse on a moral or religious topic.
homily	2.
	syl	hom:i+ly
	pron	<1homili>
	pos	n.
	def	moralizing talk or writing.
homilist	sub
	head	homily
	syl	hom:i+list
	pos	n.
homing	1.
	syl	hom+ing
	pron	<1h*umiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to the ability to return home after travelling great distances.
	exam	1	homing instinct.
homing	2.
	syl	hom+ing
	pron	<1h*umiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of an aircraft, missile, etc.
	def	capable of guiding itself onto a target or to a specified point.
homing guidance	0.
	syl	hom+ing guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a method of missile guidance in which internal equipment enables it to steer itself onto the target, as by sensing the target's heat radiation.
homing pigeon	0.
	syl	hom+ing pi+geon
	pos	n.
	def	any breed of pigeon developed for its homing instinct, used for carrying messages or for racing. Also called: {homer}.
hominid	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin homo man+{-#7id %2}
hominid	1.
	syl	hom:i+nid
	pron	<1hominid>
	pos	n.
	def	any primate of the family which includes modern man and the extinct precursors of man.
hominid	2.
	syl	hom:i+nid
	pron	<1hominid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
hominoid	ety	C20: from Latin homin-, homo man+-#7oid 
hominoid	1.
	syl	hom:i+noid
	pron	<1homi2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like man; manlike.
hominoid	2.
	syl	hom:i+noid
	pron	<1homi2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the primate superfamily which includes the anthropoid apes and man.
hominoid	3.
	syl	hom:i+noid
	pron	<1homi2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a hominoid animal.
hominy	ety	C17: probably of Algonquian origin
hominy	0.
	syl	hom:i+ny
	pron	<1homini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	coarsely ground maize prepared as a food by boiling in milk or water.
hominy grits	0.
	syl	hom:i+ny grits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	finely ground hominy. Often short?!ened to {grits}.
homos	infl
	head	homo
	syl	ho:mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
homo	0.
	syl	ho:mo
	pron	<1h*um*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {homosexual}.
Homo	ety	Latin: man
Homo	0.
	syl	Ho:mo
	pron	<1h*um*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any primate of the hominid genus including modern man (see {Homo sapiens}) and several extinct species of primitive man.
homo-	ety	via Latin from Greek, from homos same
homo-	0.
	syl	ho:mo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	being the same or like.
	exam	1	homologous;
	exam	2	homosexual.
homocentric	0.
	syl	ho:mo+cen+tric
	pron	<2h*um*u1sentrik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same centre; concentric.
homocentrically	sub
	head	homocentric
	syl	ho:mo+1cen+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homocercal	ety	C19: from #7homo -#7+ Greek kerkos tail
homocercal	0.
	syl	ho:mo+cer+cal
	pron	<2h*um*u1sR:kL>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ichthyol.
	def	of or possessing a symmetrical tail that extends beyond the end of the vertebral column, as in most bony fishes. Compare {heterocercal}.
homochromatic	0.
	syl	ho:mo+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2h*um*ukr*u1m@tik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for { {monochromatic} (sense 1)}.
homochromatism	sub
	head	homochromatic
	syl	ho:mo+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<2h*um*u1kr*um*2tiz*m>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
homochromous	0.
	syl	ho:mo+chro+mous
	pron	<2h*um*1kr*um*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	of only one colour.
homocyclic	0.
	syl	ho:mo+cy+clic
	pron	<2h*um*u1sIklik>, <-1sik->, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	containing a closed ring of atoms of the same kind, esp. carbon atoms. Compare {heterocyclic}.
homodont	ety	C19: from #7homo -#7+ -#7odont 
homodont	0.
	syl	ho:mo+dont
	pron	<1h*um*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of most nonmammalian vertebrates
	def	having teeth that are all of the same type. Compare {heterodont}.
homoeo-	0.
	syl	hom:oe:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {homeo-}.
homoerotism	alt
	head	homoeroticism
	or	homoeroticism
	syl	ho:mo+er:o+tism
	pron	<2h*um*u1er*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
homoeroticism	0.
	or	homoerotism
	syl	ho:mo+e:rot:i+cism
	pron	<2h*um*ui1roti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	eroticism centred on or aroused by persons of one's own sex.
homoerotic	sub
	head	homoeroticism
	syl	ho:mo+e:1rot+ic
	pos	adj.
homogamy	1.
	syl	ho+mog:a+my
	pron	<ho1mog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which all the flowers of an inflorescence are either of the same sex or hermaphrodite. Compare { {heterogamy} (sense 3)}.
homogamy	2.
	syl	ho+mog:a+my
	pron	<ho1mog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the maturation of the anthers and stigmas of a flower at the same time, ensuring self-pollination. Compare {dichogamy}.
homogamous	sub
	head	homogamy
	syl	ho+1mog:a+mous
	pos	adj.
homogenate	ety	C20: from #7homogenize+{ -#7ate %1}
homogenate	0.
	syl	ho+mog+e:nate
	pron	<h*1moJinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance produced by homogenizing.
homogeneous	1.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of similar or identical parts or elements.
homogeneous	2.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	of uniform nature.
homogeneous	3.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	similar in kind or nature.
homogeneous	4.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	having a constant property, such as density, throughout.
homogeneous	5.a.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a polynomial
	def	containing terms of the same degree with respect to all the variables, as in %2+2 + %2.
homogeneous	5.b.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a function
	def	containing a set of variables such that when each is multiplied by a constant, this constant can be eliminated without altering the value of the function, as in cos / + / .
homogeneous	5.c.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an equation
	def	containing a homogeneous function made equal to 0.
homogeneous	6.
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, composed of, or concerned with a single phase. Compare {heterogeneous}.
homogeneous	xref
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<2h*um*1JEni*s>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	Also (for senses 1-4): {homogenous}.
homogeneity	sub
	head	homogeneous
	syl	ho:mo+ge:ne:i+ty
	pron	<2h*um*uJi1nEiti>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
homogeneously	sub
	head	homogeneous
	syl	ho:mo+1ge:ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
homogeneousness	sub
	head	homogeneous
	syl	ho:mo+1ge:ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
homogenise	alt
	head	homogenize
	or	homogenize
	syl	ho+mog+e:nise
	pron	<ho1moJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
homogenize	1.
	or	homogenise
	syl	ho+mog+e:nize
	pron	<ho1moJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break up the fat globules in (milk or cream) so that they are evenly distributed.
homogenize	2.
	or	homogenise
	syl	ho+mog+e:nize
	pron	<ho1moJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become homogeneous.
homogenization	sub
	head	homogenize
	or	homogenisation
	syl	ho+2mog+e:ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
homogenisation	sub
	head	homogenize
	or	homogenization
	syl	ho+2mog+e:ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
homogenizer	sub
	head	homogenize
	or	homogeniser
	syl	ho+1mog+e:2niz+er
	pos	n.
homogeniser	sub
	head	homogenize
	or	homogenizer
	syl	ho+1mog+e:2nis+er
	pos	n.
homogenous	1.
	syl	ho+mog+e:nous
	pron	<h*1moJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {homogeneous} (senses 1-4).
homogenous	2.
	syl	ho+mog+e:nous
	pron	<h*1moJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or exhibiting homogeny.
homogeny	ety	C19: from Greek homogeneia community of origin, from homogen*_es of the same kind
homogeny	0.
	syl	ho+mog+e:ny
	pron	<ho1moJini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	similarity in structure of individuals or parts because of common ancestry.
homogony	0.
	syl	ho+mog+o:ny
	pron	<ho1mog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in a plant of having stamens and styles of the same length in all the flowers. Compare { {heterogony} (sense 2)}.
homogonous	sub
	head	homogony
	syl	ho+1mog:o+nous
	pos	adj.
homogonously	sub
	head	homogony
	syl	ho+1mog:o+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
homograft	0.
	syl	ho:mo+graft
	pron	<1hom*2gra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a tissue graft obtained from an organism of the same species as the recipient.
homograph	0.
	syl	hom:o+graph
	pron	<1hom*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of words spelt in the same way but having different meanings. Compare {heteronym}.
homographic	sub
	head	homograph
	syl	hom:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
homoio-	0.
	syl	hom:oi:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {homeo-}.
homothermal	alt
	head	homoiothermic
	or	homoiothermic
	syl	ho+mo+ther+mal
	pos	adj.
homoiothermic	0.
	or	homothermal
	syl	ho+moi:o+ther+mic
	pron	<h*u2mci*1TR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds and mammals
	def	having a constant body temperature, usually higher than the temperature of the surroundings; warm-blooded. Compare {poikilothermal}.
Homoiousian	ety	C18: from Late Greek homoiousios of like substance, from Greek homoio- like+ ousia nature
Homoiousian	1.
	syl	Ho+moi+ou+si:an
	pron	<2h*umci1u:si*n>, <-1au->
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian who believes that the Son is of like (and not identical) substance with the Father. Compare {Homoousian}.
Homoiousian	2.
	syl	Ho+moi+ou+si:an
	pron	<2h*umci1u:si*n>, <-1au->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Homoiousians.
Homoiousianism	sub
	head	Homoiousian
	syl	Ho+moi+1ou+si+an+ism
	pos	n.
homologate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin homolog*_are to agree, from Greek homologein to approve, from homologos agreeing, from #7homo -#7+ legein to speak
homologate	1.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gate
	pron	<ho1mol*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, chiefly Scot.
	def	to approve or ratify (a deed or contract, esp. one that is defective).
homologate	2.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gate
	pron	<ho1mol*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to confirm (a proceeding, etc.).
homologate	3.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gate
	pron	<ho1mol*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recognize (a particular type of car or car component) as a production model or component rather than a prototype, as in making it eligible for a motor race.
homologation	sub
	head	homologate
	syl	ho+2mol:o+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
homologise	alt
	head	homologize
	or	homologize
	syl	ho+mol:o+gise
	pron	<ho1mol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
homologize	0.
	or	homologise
	syl	ho+mol:o+gize
	pron	<ho1mol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be, show to be, or make homologous.
homologizer	sub
	head	homologize
	or	homologiser
	syl	ho+1mol:o+2giz+er
	pos	n.
homologiser	sub
	head	homologize
	or	homologizer
	syl	ho+1mol:o+2gis+er
	pos	n.
homological	infl
	head	homologous
	or	homologic
	syl	ho:mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2h*um*?!1loJikL>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
homologic	infl
	head	homologous
	or	homological
	syl	ho:mo+log+ic
	pos	adj.
homologous	1.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous
	pron	<h*u1mol*g*s>, <ho->
	pos	adj.
	def	having a related or similar position, structure, etc.
homologous	2.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous
	pron	<h*u1mol*g*s>, <ho->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a series of organic compounds
	def	having similar characteristics and structure but differing by a number of CH\2 groups.
homologous	3.a.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous
	pron	<h*u1mol*g*s>, <ho->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more tissues
	def	identical in structure.
homologous	3.b.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous
	pron	<h*u1mol*g*s>, <ho->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vaccine
	def	prepared from the infecting microorganism.
homologous	4.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous
	pron	<h*u1mol*g*s>, <ho->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of organs and parts
	def	having the same evolutionary origin but different functions.
	exam	1	the wing of a bat and the paddle of a whale are homologous.
homologous	5.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous
	pron	<h*u1mol*g*s>, <ho->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of elements
	def	playing a similar role in distinct figures or functions.
homologically	sub
	head	homologous
	syl	ho:mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homologous chromosomes	0.
	syl	ho+mol:o+gous chro+mo+somes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two chromosomes, one of paternal origin, the other of maternal origin, that are identical in appearance and pair during meiosis.
homalographic	alt
	head	homolographic
	or	homolographic
	syl	ho+mal:o+graph+ic
	pos	adj.
homolographic	0.
	or	homalographic
	syl	ho+mol:o+graph+ic
	pron	<h*u2mol*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Cartography.
	def	another term for {equal-area}.
homolog	alt
	head	homologue
	or	homologue
	syl	hom:o+log
	pron	<1hom*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
homologue	1.
	or	homolog
	syl	hom:o+logue
	pron	<1hom*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a homologous part or organ.
homologue	2.
	or	homolog
	syl	hom:o+logue
	pron	<1hom*2log>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any homologous compound.
homology	ety	C17: from Greek homologia agreement, from homologos agreeing; see #7homologate 
homologies	infl
	head	homology
	syl	ho+mol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
homology	1.
	syl	ho+mol+o:gy
	pron	<h*u1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being homologous.
homology	2.
	syl	ho+mol+o:gy
	pron	<h*u1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the similarities in chemical behaviour shown by members of a homologous series.
homology	3.
	syl	ho+mol+o:gy
	pron	<h*u1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a classification of geometric figures according to their geometric properties.
homolosine projection	ety	C20: from #7homolographic+{sine %1}
homolosine projection	0.
	syl	ho+mol:o+sine pro+jec+tion
	pron	<ho1mol*2sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a map projection of the world on which the oceans are distorted to allow for greater accuracy in representing the continents, combining the sinusoidal and equal-area projections.
homolysis	0.
	syl	ho+mol:y+sis
	pron	<ho1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the dissociation of a molecule into two neutral fragments. Also called: {homolytic fission}. Compare { {heterolysis} (sense 2)}.
homolytic	sub
	head	homolysis
	syl	ho:mo+lyt+ic
	pron	<2h*um*u1litik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
homomorphy	alt
	head	homomorphism
	or	homomorphism
	syl	ho:mo+mor+phy
	pos	n.
homomorphism	0.
	or	homomorphy
	syl	ho:mo+mor+phism
	pron	<2h*um*u1mc:fiz*m>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	similarity in form, as of the flowers of a plant.
homomorphic	sub
	head	homomorphism
	or	homomorphous
	syl	ho:mo+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
homomorphous	sub
	head	homomorphism
	or	homomorphic
	syl	ho:mo+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
homonym	ety	C17: from Latin hom*_onymum, from Greek hom*_onumon, from hom*_o?!numos of the same name; see #7homo -#7, -#7onym 
homonym	1.
	syl	hom:o+nym
	pron	<1hom*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of words pro?!nounced or spelt in the same way but having different meanings. Compare {homograph, homophone}.
homonym	2.
	syl	hom:o+nym
	pron	<1hom*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with the same name as another.
homonym	3.
	syl	hom:o+nym
	pron	<1hom*nim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a specific or generic name that has been used for two or more different organisms.
homonymic	sub
	head	homonym
	or	homonymous
	syl	hom:o+1nym+ic
	pos	adj.
homonymous	sub
	head	homonym
	or	homonymic
	syl	ho+1mon:y+mous
	pos	adj.
homonymity	sub
	head	homonym
	or	homonymy
	syl	hom:o+1nym+i:ty
	pos	n.
homonymy	sub
	head	homonym
	or	homonymity
	syl	ho+1mon:y+my
	pos	n.
Homoousian	ety	C16: from Late Greek homoousios of the same substance, from Greek #7homo -#7+ ousia nature
Homoousian	1.
	syl	Ho:mo+ou+si:an
	pron	<2h*umo1u:si*n>, <-1au->, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian who believes that the Son is of the same substance as the Father. Compare {Homoiousian}.
Homoousian	2.
	syl	Ho:mo+ou+si:an
	pron	<2h*umo1u:si*n>, <-1au->, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Homoousians.
Homoousianism	sub
	head	Homoousian
	syl	Ho:mo+1ou+si+an+ism
	pos	n.
homophile	0.
	syl	ho:mo+phile
	pron	<1h*um*2fIl>, <1hom->
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {homosexual}.
homophone	1.
	syl	hom:o+phone
	pron	<1hom*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of words pronounced in the same way but differing in meaning or spelling or both, as for example and
homophone	2.
	syl	hom:o+phone
	pron	<1hom*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a written letter or combination of letters that represents the same speech sound as another.
	exam	1	@6ph@9 is a homophone of @6f@9 in English.
homophonic	1.
	syl	hom:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2hom*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ho?!mophony.
homophonic	2.
	syl	hom:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2hom*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to music in which the parts move together rather than independently.
homophonically	sub
	head	homophonic
	syl	hom:o+1phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homophonous	0.
	syl	ho+moph:o+nous
	pron	<ho1mof*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a homophone.
homophony	1.
	syl	ho+moph:o+ny
	pron	<ho1mof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the linguistic phenomenon whereby words of different origins become identical in pronunciation.
homophony	2.
	syl	ho+moph:o+ny
	pron	<ho1mof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	part music composed in a homophonic style.
homophyly	ety	C19: from Greek, from #7homo -#7+phylum 
homophyly	0.
	syl	ho+moph:y+ly
	pron	<ho1mof*li>
	pos	n.
	def	resemblance due to common ancestry.
homophyllic	sub
	head	homophyly
	syl	ho:mo+phyl+lic
	pron	<2h*um*1filik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
homoplastic	1.
	syl	ho:mo+plas+tic
	pron	<2h*um*u1pl@stik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tissue graft
	def	derived from an individual of the same species as the recipient.
homoplastic	2.
	syl	ho:mo+plas+tic
	pron	<2h*um*u1pl@stik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {analogous} (sense 2)}.
homoplastically	sub
	head	homoplastic
	syl	ho:mo+1plas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
homoplasy	sub
	head	homoplastic
	syl	ho:mo+pla+sy
	pron	<1h*um*u2plAsi>, <1hom->
	pos	n.
homopolar	0.
	syl	ho:mo+po+lar
	pron	<2h*um*u1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of uniform charge; not ionic; covalent.
	exam	1	a homopolar bond.
homopolarity	sub
	head	homopolar
	syl	ho:mo+po+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2h*um*up*u1l@riti>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
homopterous	ety	C19: from Greek homopteros, from #7homo -#7+ pteron wing
homopteran	alt
	head	homopterous
	or	homopterous
	syl	ho+mop+ter+an
	pos	adj.
homopterous	0.
	or	homopteran
	syl	ho+mop+ter+ous
	pron	<h*u1mopt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of hemipterous insects, including cicadas, aphids, and scale insects, having wings of a uniform texture held over the back at rest. Compare {heteropterous}.
homorganic	0.
	syl	ho+mor+gan+ic
	pron	<2h*umc:1g@nik>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a consonant
	def	articulated at the same point in the vocal tract as a consonant in a different class. Thus is the homorganic nasal of
Homo sapiens	ety	New Latin, from Latin homo man+ sapiens wise
Homo sapiens	0.
	syl	Ho:mo sa+pi+ens
	pron	<1s@pi2enz>
	pos	n.
	def	the specific name of modern man; the only extant species of the genus This species also includes extinct types of primitive man such as Cro-Magnon man. See also { {man} (sense 5)}.
homoscedasticity	ety	C20: from #7homo -#7+ scedasticity, from Greek skedasis a scattering, dispersion
homoscedasticity	0.
	syl	ho:mo+sce:das+tic+i:ty
	pron	<2h*um*uskid@s1tisiti>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the condition occurring when all possible values that a variable may take have constant variance. Compare {hetero?!scedasticity}.
homosexual	1.
	syl	ho:mo+sex+u:al
	pron	<2h*um*u1seksju*l>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is sexually attracted to members of the same sex.
homosexual	2.
	syl	ho:mo+sex+u:al
	pron	<2h*um*u1seksju*l>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to homosexuals or homosexuality.
homosexual	3.
	syl	ho:mo+sex+u:al
	pron	<2h*um*u1seksju*l>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the same sex.
homosexual	xref
	syl	ho:mo+sex+u:al
	pron	<2h*um*u1seksju*l>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {heterosexual}.
homosexuality	0.
	syl	ho:mo+sex+u:al+i:ty
	pron	<2h*um*u2seksju1@liti>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	def	sexual attraction to or sexual relations with members of the same sex. Compare {heterosexuality}.
heterosporous	infl
	head	homosporous
	syl	heterosporous.
	pos	adj.
homospory	sub
	head	homosporous
	syl	ho+mos+po+ry
	pron	<h*u1mosp*ri>
	pos	n.
homotaxis	0.
	syl	ho:mo+tax+is
	pron	<2h*um*u1t@ksis>, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	def	similarity of composition and arrangement in rock strata of different ages or in different regions.
homotaxic	sub
	head	homotaxis
	or	homotaxial
	syl	ho:mo+1tax+ic
	pos	adj.
homotaxial	sub
	head	homotaxis
	or	homotaxic
	syl	ho:mo+1tax+i:al
	pos	adj.
homotaxially	sub
	head	homotaxis
	syl	ho:mo+1tax:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
homothallic	0.
	syl	ho:mo+thal+lic
	pron	<2h*um*u1T@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some algae and fungi
	def	having both male and female reproductive organs on the same thallus, which is self-fertlizing. Compare {heterothallic}.
homothallism	sub
	head	homothallic
	syl	ho:mo+1thal+lism
	pos	n.
homothermal	0.
	syl	ho:mo+ther+mal
	pron	<2h*um*u1TR:m*l>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {homoiothermic}.
homozygote	0.
	syl	ho:mo+zy+gote
	pron	<2h*um*u1zIg*ut>, <-1zig->, <2hom->
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that is homozygous and breeds true to type. Compare {heterozygote}. &- {@!ho@.mo+zy+#!go+sis} &- {ho@.mo+zy+got+ic} (@!h$$$um$$$uza$I#!g$At$Ik, -z$I-, @!h$Am-)
homozygous	0.
	syl	ho:mo+zy+gous
	pron	<2h*um*u1zIg*s>, <-1zig>, <2hom->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Genetics. of an organism
	def	having identical alleles for any one gene.
	exam	1	these two fruit flies are homozygous for red eye colour.
homozygously	sub
	head	homozygous
	syl	ho:mo+1zy+gous+ly
	pos	adv.
Homs	0.
	syl	Homs:
	pron	<homs)@T>, <or@T> <Hums@T> <hums)@T> <n.@T> <a@T> <city> <@T> <in@T> <W@T> <Syria,@T> <near> <the> <Orontes> <River:> <important> <in> <Roman> <times> <as> <the> <capital> <of> <Phoenicia-Lebanesia> <Pop.:> <215423> <1970>
	def	Ancient name: {Emesa}. Former name: {Hims}.
homunculus	ety	C17: from Latin, diminutive of homo man
homunculi	infl
	head	homunculus
	syl	ho+mun+cu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
homunculus	1.
	syl	ho+mun+cu+lus
	pron	<ho1m^Gkjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature man; midget.
homunculus	2.
	syl	ho+mun+cu+lus
	pron	<ho1m^Gkjul*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early biological theory
	def	a fully-formed miniature human being existing in a spermatozoon or egg. {~} Also called: {ho+mun+cule} (h$$$u#!m^&nkju$:l).
homuncular	sub
	head	homunculus
	syl	ho+1mun+cu+lar
	pos	adj.
hominess	sub
	head	homy
	syl	hom:i+ness
hon	alt
	or	hon
	syl	hon.
hon	1.
	or	hon
	syl	hon
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	honorary.
hon	2.
	or	hon
	syl	hon
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	honourable.
Hon	alt
	or	Hon
	syl	Hon.
Hon	0.
	or	Hon
	syl	Hon
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Honourable (title).
honan	0.
	syl	ho+nan
	pron	<1h*u1n@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a silk fabric of rough weave.
Honan	0.
	syl	Ho+nan
	pron	<1h*u1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of N central China: the chief centre of early Chinese culture; mainly agricultural (the largest wheat-producing province in China). Capital: Chengchow. Pop.: 50000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 167000 sq. km (65000 sq. miles).
Hond	0.
	syl	Hond.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Honduras.
Hondo	0.
	syl	Hon+do
	pron	<1hond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Honshu}.
Honduras	1.
	syl	Hon+du+ras
	pron	<hon1dju*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in Central America: an early centre of Mayan civilization; colonized by the Spanish from 1524 onwards; gained independence in 1821. Official language: Spanish; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: lempira. Capital: Tegucigalpa. Pop.: 2653857 (1974). Area: 112088 sq. km (43277 sq. miles).
Gulf of	2.
	head	Honduras
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Caribbean, on the coasts of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize.
Honduran	sub
	head	Honduras
	syl	Hon+1du+ran
	pos	adj. n.
hone	ety	Old English h*_an stone; related to Old Norse hein 
hone	H1.1.
	syl	hone
	pron	<h*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine whetstone, esp. for sharpening razors.
hone	H1.2.
	syl	hone
	pron	<h*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool consisting of a number of fine abrasive slips held in a machine head, rotated and reciprocated to impart a smooth finish to cylinder bores, etc.
hone	H1.3.
	syl	hone
	pron	<h*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sharpen or polish with or as if with a hone.
hone	ety	C17: from Old French hogner to growl, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German h*_onen to revile
hone	H2.1.
	syl	hone
	pron	<h*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	usage	often foll. by for or after
	def	to yearn or pine.
hone	H2.2.
	syl	hone
	pron	<h*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to moan or grieve.
Erich	infl
	head	Honecker
	syl	E:rich
	pron	<1A:ri*,c>
	pos	n.
Honecker	0.
	syl	Ho:neck:er
	pron	German <1ho:nek*r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, East German statesman; head of state of East Germany since 1976.
Arthur	infl
	head	Honegger
	syl	Ar:thur
	pron	<ar1ty:r>
	pos	n.
Honegger	0.
	syl	Hon:eg:ger
	pron	<1honig*>, French <cne1ge:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1955, French composer, one of Les Six. His works include the oratorios (1921) and (1935), and (1924) for orchestra.
honest	ety	C13: from Old French honeste, from Latin honestus distinguished, from hon*_os #7honour 
honest	1.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not given to lying, cheating, stealing, etc.; trustworthy.
honest	2.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not false or misleading; genuine.
honest	3.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	just or fair.
	exam	1	honest wages.
honest	4.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by sincerity and candour.
	exam	1	an honest appraisal.
honest	5.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	without pretensions or artificial traits.
	exam	1	honest farmers.
honest	6.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of a woman
	def	respectable.
honest broker	7.
	head	honest
	syl	honest broker.
	def	a mediator in disputes, esp. international ones.
make an honest woman of	8.
	head	honest
	syl	make an honest woman of.
	def	to marry (a woman, esp. one who is pregnant) to prevent scandal.
honest Injun	9.
	head	honest
	syl	honest Injun.
	pos	interj.
	qual	School slang.
	def	genuinely, really.
honest	10.a.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely authentic.
honest	10.b.
	syl	hon+est
	pron	<1onist>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of affirmation or surprise.
honestness	sub
	head	honest
	syl	hon+est+ness
	pos	n.
honestly	1.
	syl	hon+est+ly
	pron	<1onistli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an honest manner.
honestly	3.
	syl	hon+est+ly
	pron	<1onistli>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of disgust, surprise, etc.
honesties	infl
	head	honesty
	syl	hon+es+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
honesty	1.
	syl	hon+es+ty
	pron	<1onisti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being honest.
honesty	2.
	syl	hon+es+ty
	pron	<1onisti>
	pos	n.
	def	sincerity or fairness.
honesty	3.
	syl	hon+es+ty
	pron	<1onisti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	virtue or respect.
honesty	4.
	syl	hon+es+ty
	pron	<1onisti>
	pos	n.
	def	a purple-flowered SE European cruciferous plant, cultivated for its flattened silvery pods, which are used for indoor decoration. Also called: {moonwort, satinpod}.
honewort	ety	C17: apparently from obsolete dialect hone a swelling, of obscure origin; the plant was believed to relieve swellings
honewort	1.
	syl	hone+wort
	pron	<1h*un2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a European umbelliferous plant, with clusters of small white flowers.
honewort	2.
	syl	hone+wort
	pron	<1h*un2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants.
honey	ety	Old English huneg; related to Old Norse hunang, Old Saxon hanig, German Honig, Greek kn*_ekos yellowish, Sanskrit k*'anaka- gold
honey	1.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet viscid substance made by bees from nectar and stored in their nests or hives as food. It is spread on bread or used as a sweetening agent.
honey	2.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar sweet substance, esp. the nectar of flowers.
honey	3.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is sweet or delightful.
honey	4.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a term of endearment.
honey	5.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	something considered to be very good of its kind.
	exam	1	a honey of a car.
honey	6.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, concerned with, or resembling honey.
honeys	infl
	head	honey
	syl	hon+eys
	pos	vb.
honeying	infl
	head	honey
	syl	hon+ey+ing
	pos	vb.
honeyed	infl
	head	honey
	or	honied
	syl	hon+eyed
	pos	vb.
honied	infl
	head	honey
	or	honeyed
	syl	hon+ied.
	pos	vb.
honey	7.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sweeten with or as if with honey.
honey	8.
	syl	hon+ey
	pron	<1h^ni>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to talk to (someone) in a fond or flattering way.
honey-like	sub
	head	honey
	syl	hon:ey-2like
	pos	adj.
honey badger	0.
	syl	hon+ey badg+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ratel}.
honey bear	0.
	syl	hon+ey bear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {kinkajou} (sense 1)} or {sun bear}.
honeybee	0.
	syl	hon:ey+bee
	pron	<1h^ni2bE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various social honey-producing bees of the genus esp. which has been widely domesticated as a source of honey and beeswax. Also called: {hive bee}.
honeybun	alt
	head	honeybunch
	or	honeybunch
	syl	hon:ey+bun
	pos	n.
honeybunch	0.
	or	honeybun
	syl	hon:ey+bunch
	pron	<1h^ni2b^nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	honey; darling: a term of endearment.
honey buzzard	0.
	syl	hon+ey buz+zard
	pos	n.
	def	a common European bird of prey, having broad wings and a typically dull brown plumage with white-streaked underparts: family (hawks, buzzards, etc.).
honeycomb	1.
	syl	hon:ey+comb
	pron	<1h^ni2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a waxy structure, constructed by bees in a hive, that consists of adjacent hexagonal cells in which honey is stored, eggs are laid, and larvae develop.
honeycomb	2.
	syl	hon:ey+comb
	pron	<1h^ni2k*um>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in structure or appearance.
honeycomb	3.
	syl	hon:ey+comb
	pron	<1h^ni2k*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for { {reticulum} (sense 2)}.
honeycomb	4.
	syl	hon:ey+comb
	pron	<1h^ni2k*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce or fill with holes, cavities, etc.
honeycomb	5.
	syl	hon:ey+comb
	pron	<1h^ni2k*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permeate.
	exam	1	honeycombed with spies.
honeycomb moth	0.
	syl	hon:ey+comb moth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {wax moth}.
honey creeper	1.
	syl	hon+ey creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	any small tropical American songbird of the genus and related genera, closely related to the tanagers and buntings, having a slender downward-curving bill and feeding on nectar.
honey creeper	2.
	syl	hon+ey creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the family of Hawaii.
honeydew	1.
	syl	hon:ey+dew
	pron	<1h^ni2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sugary substance excreted by aphids and similar insects.
honeydew	2.
	syl	hon:ey+dew
	pron	<1h^ni2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar substance exuded by certain plants.
honeydew	3.
	syl	hon:ey+dew
	pron	<1h^ni2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {honeydew melon}.
honeydewed	sub
	head	honeydew
	syl	hon:ey+2dewed
	pos	adj.
honeydew melon	0.
	syl	hon:ey+dew mel+on
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of muskmelon with a smooth greenish-white rind and sweet greenish flesh.
honey-eater	0.
	syl	hon:ey-eat:er
	pron	<1h^ni2Et*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small arboreal songbird of the Australasian family having a downward-curving bill and a brushlike tongue specialized for extracting nectar from flowers.
honied	alt
	head	honeyed
	or	honeyed
	syl	hon+ied
	pron	<1h^nid>
	pos	adj.
honeyed	1.
	or	honied
	syl	hon+eyed
	pron	<1h^nid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	flattering or soothing.
honeyed	2.
	or	honied
	syl	hon+eyed
	pron	<1h^nid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	made sweet or agreeable.
	exam	1	honeyed words.
honeyed	3.
	or	honied
	syl	hon+eyed
	pron	<1h^nid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	of, full of, or resembling honey.
honeyedly	sub
	head	honeyed
	or	honiedly
	syl	hon+eyed+ly
	pos	adv.
honiedly	sub
	head	honeyed
	or	honeyedly
	syl	hon+ied+ly
	pos	adv.
honey fungus	0.
	syl	hon+ey fun+gus
	pos	n.
	def	an edible agaricaceous mushroom, with a brown scaly cap: grows on dead trees, etc.
honey guide	0.
	syl	hon+ey guide
	pos	n.
	def	any small bird of the family inhabiting tropical forests of Africa and Asia and feeding on beeswax, honey, and insects: order (woodpeckers, etc.).
honey locust	1.
	syl	hon+ey lo+cust
	pos	n.
	def	a thorny mimosaceous tree, of E North America, that has long pods containing a sweet-tasting pulp.
honey locust	2.
	syl	hon+ey lo+cust
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mesquite}.
honey mesquite	0.
	syl	hon+ey mes+quite
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mesquite}.
honeymoon	ety	C16: traditionally explained as an allusion to the feelings of married couples as changing with the phases of the moon
honeymoon	1.a.
	syl	hon:ey+moon
	pron	<1h^ni2mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a holiday taken by a newly married couple.
honeymoon	1.b.
	syl	hon:ey+moon
	pron	<1h^ni2mu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a honeymoon cottage.
honeymoon	2.
	syl	hon:ey+moon
	pron	<1h^ni2mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a holiday considered to resemble a honeymoon.
	exam	1	a second honeymoon.
honeymoon	3.
	syl	hon:ey+moon
	pron	<1h^ni2mu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the early, usually calm period of a relationship, such as a political or business one.
honeymoon	4.
	syl	hon:ey+moon
	pron	<1h^ni2mu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take a honeymoon.
honeymooner	sub
	head	honeymoon
	syl	hon:ey+2moon+er
	pos	n.
phalanger	alt
	head	honey mouse
	or	honey mouse
	syl	pha+lan+ger
	pos	n.
honey mouse	0.
	or	phalanger
	syl	hon+ey mouse
	pos	n.
	def	a small agile Australian marsupial, having dark-striped pale brown fur, a long prehensile tail, and a very long snout and tongue with which it feeds on honey, pollen, and insects: family Also called: {honeysucker}.
honey plant	0.
	syl	hon+ey plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that are particularly useful in providing bees with nectar.
honeysucker	1.
	syl	hon:ey+suck:er
	pron	<1h^ni2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird, esp. a honey-eater, that feeds on nectar.
honeysucker	2.
	syl	hon:ey+suck:er
	pron	<1h^ni2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {honey mouse}.
honeysuckle	ety	Old English hunigs*_uce, from #7honey+suck ; see #7suckle 
honeysuckle	1.
	syl	hon:ey+suck:le
	pron	<1h^ni2s^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate caprifoliaceous shrub or vine of the genus cultivated for their fragrant white, yellow, or pink tubular flowers.
honeysuckle	2.
	syl	hon:ey+suck:le
	pron	<1h^ni2s^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants.
honeysuckle	3.
	syl	hon:ey+suck:le
	pron	<1h^ni2s^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian trees or shrubs of the genus having flowers in dense spikes: family
honeysuckled	sub
	head	honeysuckle
	syl	hon:ey+2suck:led
	pos	adj.
honeysuckle ornament	0.
	syl	hon:ey+suck:le or+na+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	def	another term for {anthemion}.
honey-sweet	0.
	syl	honey-sweet
	pos	adj.
	def	sweet or endearing.
hong	ety	C18: from Chinese (Cantonese dialect)
hong	1.
	syl	hong
	pron	<hoG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in China
	def	a factory, warehouse, etc.
hong	2.
	syl	hong
	pron	<hoG>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly, in Canton
	def	a foreign commercial establishment.
Hong Kong	1.
	syl	Hong Kong
	pron	<1hoG1koG>
	pos	n.
	def	a British Crown Colony on the coast of S China: consists of Hong Kong Island, leased by China to Britain in 1842, Kowloon Peninsula, Stonecutters Island, the New Territories (mainland), and over 230 small islands; important entrep*^ot trade and manufacturing centre, esp. for textiles and other consumer goods; university (1912). Capital: Victoria. Pop.: 4077400 (1972 est.). Area: 1046 sq. km (404 sq. miles).
Hong Kong	2.
	syl	Hong Kong
	pron	<1hoG1koG>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the British Colony of Hong Kong, south of Kowloon Peninsula: contains the colonial capital, Victoria. Pop.: 996183 (1971). Area: 75 sq. km (29 sq. miles).
Honiara	0.
	syl	Ho+ni:a+ra
	pron	<2h*uni1a:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Solomon Islands, on NW Guadalcanal Island. Pop.: 15300 (1972 est.).
honied	0.
	syl	hon+ied
	pron	<1h^nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {honeyed}.
honiedly	sub
	head	honied
	syl	hon+ied+ly
	pos	adv.
honi soit qui mal y pense	0.
	syl	ho:ni soit qui mal y pense
	pron	French. <cni> <1swa>, French. <ki> <mal> <i> <1p?~a:s>
	def	shamed be he who thinks evil of it: the motto of the Order of the Garter.
Honiton	ety	C19: named after Honiton, Devon, where it was first made
Honiton lace	alt
	head	Honiton
	or	Honiton
	syl	Hon:i+ton lace
	pos	n.
Honiton	0.
	or	Honiton lace
	syl	Hon:i+ton
	pron	<1honitN>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lace with a floral sprig pattern.
honk	1.
	syl	honk
	pron	<hoGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the sound made by a goose.
honk	2.
	syl	honk
	pron	<hoGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any sound resembling this. {~}
honk	3.
	syl	honk
	pron	<hoGk>
	pos	n.
	def	to make or cause (something) to make such a sound.
honk	4.
	syl	honk
	pron	<hoGk>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {vomit}.
honker	sub
	head	honk
	syl	honk+er
	pos	n.
honky	ety	C20: of unknown origin
honkies	infl
	head	honky
	syl	honk:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
honky	0.
	syl	honk:y
	pron	<1honki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a white man or white men collectively.
honky-tonk	ety	C19: rhyming compound based on #7honk 
honky-tonk	1.a.
	syl	honk:y-tonk
	pron	<1hoGki2toGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cheap dis?!reputable nightclub, bar, etc.
honky-tonk	1.b.
	syl	honk:y-tonk
	pron	<1hoGki2toGk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a honky-tonk district.
honky-tonk	2.a.
	syl	honk:y-tonk
	pron	<1hoGki2toGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of ragtime piano-playing, esp. on a tinny-sounding piano.
honky-tonk	2.b.
	syl	honk:y-tonk
	pron	<1hoGki2toGk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	honky-tonk music.
Honolulu	0.
	syl	Hon:o+lu+lu
	pron	<2hon*1lu:lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Hawaii, on S Oahu Island: the state capital. Pop.: 324871 (1970).
honor	0.
	syl	hon+or
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {honour}.
honorarium	ety	C17: from Latin: something presented on being admitted to a post of #7honour 
honorariums	infl
	head	honorarium
	or	honoraria
	syl	hon:o+rar+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
honoraria	infl
	head	honorarium
	or	honorariums
	syl	hon:o+rar+i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
honorarium	0.
	syl	hon:o+rar+i:um
	pron	<2on*1re*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee paid for a nominally free service.
honorary	1.a.
	syl	hon+or+ar:y
	pron	<1on*r*ri>, <1onr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	held or given only as an honour, without the normal privileges or duties.
	exam	1	an honorary degree.
honorary	1.b.
	syl	hon+or+ar:y
	pron	<1on*r*ri>, <1onr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of a secretary, treasurer, etc.
	def	unpaid.
honorary	2.
	syl	hon+or+ar:y
	pron	<1on*r*ri>, <1onr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	having such a position or title.
honorary	3.
	syl	hon+or+ar:y
	pron	<1on*r*ri>, <1onr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	depending on honour rather than legal agreement.
honorific	1.
	syl	hon+or+if+ic
	pron	<2on*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or conferring honour or respect.
honorific	2.a.
	syl	hon+or+if+ic
	pron	<2on*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pronoun, verb inflection, etc.
	def	indicating the speaker's respect for the addressee or his acknowledgment of inferior status.
honorific	2.b.
	syl	hon+or+if+ic
	pron	<2on*1rifik>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	a Japanese honorific.
honorifically	sub
	head	honorific
	syl	hon+or+1if:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
honour	ety	C12: from Old French onor, from Latin honor esteem &- #!hon+our+er or U.S. #!hon+or+er n.
honor	alt
	head	honour
	or	honour
	syl	hon+or
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
honour	1.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles.
honour	2.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	fame or glory.
honour	3.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	great respect, regard, esteem, etc., or an outward sign of this.
honour	4.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	high or noble rank.
honour	5.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	a privilege or pleasure.
	exam	1	it is an honour to serve you.
honour	6.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's virtue or chastity.
honour	7.a.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, poker, etc.
	def	any of the top five cards in a suit or any of the four aces at no trumps.
honour	7.b.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Whist.
	def	any of the top four cards.
honour	8.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the right to tee off first.
honour	9.a.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	to pay homage to.
honour	9.b.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	to be a credit to.
honour	10.a.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	to serve as host or hostess.
honour	10.b.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	def	to perform a social act, such as carving meat, proposing a toast, etc.
honour bright	11.
	head	honour
	syl	honour bright.
	qual	Brit. school slang.
	def	an exclamation pledging honour.
in honour bound	12.
	head	honour
	syl	in honour bound.
	def	under a moral obligation.
in honour of	13.
	head	honour
	syl	in honour of.
	def	out of respect for.
hon	14.
	head	honour
	or	upon one's honour
	syl	hon
	def	on the pledge of one's word or good name.
honour	15.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in respect or esteem.
honour	16.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show courteous behaviour towards.
honour	17.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to worship.
honour	18.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confer a distinction upon.
honour	19.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept and then pay when due (a cheque, draft, etc.).
honour	20.
	or	honor
	syl	hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bow or curtsy to (one's dancing partner).
honourless	sub
	head	honour
	or	honorless
	syl	hon+our+less
	pos	adj.
honorless	sub
	head	honour
	or	honourless
	syl	hon+or+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
Honour	0.a.
	syl	Hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Her
	usage	preceded by; Your, His or
	def	a title used to or of certain judges.
Honour	0.b.
	syl	Hon+our
	pron	<1on*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Her
	usage	preceded by; Your, His or; in Ireland
	def	a form of address in general use.
honorable	alt
	head	honourable
	or	honourable
	syl	hon+or+a:ble
	pron	<1on*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
honourable	1.
	or	honorable
	syl	hon+our+a:ble
	pron	<1on*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	possess?!ing or characterized by high principles.
	exam	1	honourable intentions.
honourable	2.
	or	honorable
	syl	hon+our+a:ble
	pron	<1on*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of or entitled to honour or esteem.
honourable	3.
	or	honorable
	syl	hon+our+a:ble
	pron	<1on*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consistent with or bestowing honour.
honourableness	sub
	head	honourable
	or	honorableness
	syl	hon+our+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
honorableness	sub
	head	honourable
	or	honourableness
	syl	hon+or+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
honourably	sub
	head	honourable
	or	honorably
	syl	hon+our+a:bly
	pos	adv.
honorably	sub
	head	honourable
	or	honourably
	syl	hon+or+a:bly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
Honorable	alt
	head	Honourable
	or	Honourable
	syl	Hon+or+a:ble
	pron	<1on*r*bL>, <1onr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
the	infl
	head	Honourable
	syl	the.
	pos	adj.
Honourable	0.
	or	Honorable
	syl	Hon+our+a:ble
	pron	<1on*r*bL>, <1onr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a title of respect placed before a name: employed before the names of various officials in the English-speaking world, as a courtesy title in Britain for the children of viscounts and barons and the younger sons of earls, and in Parliament by one member speaking of another. Abbrev.: {Hon}.
honourable discharge	0.
	syl	hon+our+a:ble dis+charge
	pos	n.
	def	See { {discharge} (sense 15)}.
Honour Moderations	0.
	syl	Hon+our Mod+er:a+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the first public examination, in which candidates are placed into one of three classes of honours. Sometimes shortened to {Moderations} or {Mods}.
honors	alt
	head	honours
	or	honours
	syl	hon+ors
	pron	<1on*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
honours	1.
	or	honors
	syl	hon+ours
	pron	<1on*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	observances of respect.
honours	2.a.
	or	honors
	syl	hon+ours
	pron	<1on*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in a university degree or degree course
	def	a rank of the highest academic standard.
honours	2.b.
	or	honors
	syl	hon+ours
	pron	<1on*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier; an honours degree.
	def	Abbrev.: {Hons}. Compare { {general} (sense 9)}, {{pass} (sense 34)}.
honours	3.
	or	honors
	syl	hon+ours
	pron	<1on*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a high mark awarded for an examination; distinction.
last	4.
	head	honours
	or	funeral honours
	syl	last
	def	observances of respect at a funeral.
military honours	5.
	head	honours
	syl	military honours.
	def	marks of respect paid by or to soldiers, etc.
honour school	0.
	syl	hon+our school
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	one of the courses of study leading to an honours degree.
honours list	0.
	syl	hon+ours list
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a list of those who have had or are having an honour, esp. a peerage or membership of an order of chivalry, conferred on them.
honours of war	0.
	syl	hon+ours of war
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Military.
	def	the honours granted by the victorious to the defeated, esp. as of marching out with all arms and flags flying.
Hon Sec	0.
	syl	Hon. Sec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Honorary Secretary.
Honshu	0.
	syl	Hon+shu
	pron	<1honSu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the four main islands of Japan, between the Pacific and the Sea of Japan; regarded as the Japanese mainland; includes a number of offshore islands and contains most of the main cities. Pop.: 82559580 (1970). Area: 230448 sq. km (88976 sq. miles). Also called: {Hondo}.
hoo	ety	from Old English heo 
hoo	0.
	syl	hoo
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	pron.
	qual	West Yorkshire and south Lancashire dialect.
	def	she.
hooch	ety	C20: shortened from Tlingit Hootchinoo, name of a tribe that distilled a type of liquor
hootch	alt
	head	hooch
	or	hooch
	syl	hootch
	pron	<hu:C>
	pos	n.
hooch	0.
	or	hootch
	syl	hooch
	pron	<hu:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	alcoholic drink, esp. illicitly distilled spirits.
Hoogh	alt
	head	Hooch
	or	Hooch
	syl	Hoogh
	pron	<hu:C>, Dutch <ho:$x>
	pos	n.
(Pieter de	infl
	head	Hooch
	syl	(Pie:ter de
	pron	<1pEt*r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Hooch	0.
	or	Hoogh
	syl	Hooch
	pron	<hu:C>, Dutch <ho:$x>
	pos	n.
	def	1629-??1684, Dutch genre painter, noted esp. for his light effects.
hood	ety	Old English h*_od; related to Old High German huot hat, Middle Dutch hoet, Latin cassis helmet; see #7hat 
hood	H1.1.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose head covering either attached to a cloak or coat or made as a separate garment.
hood	H1.2.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in shape or use.
hood	H1.3.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {bonnet} (of a car).
hood	H1.4.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the folding roof of a convertible car.
hood	H1.5.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	def	a hoodlike garment worn over an academic gown, indicating its wearer's degree and university.
hood	H1.6.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a close-fitting cover, placed over the head and eyes of a falcon to keep it quiet when not hunting.
hood	H1.7.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a structure or marking, such as the fold of skin on the head of a cobra, that covers or appears to cover the head or some similar part.
hood	H1.8.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or provide with or as if with a hood.
hoodless	sub
	head	hood
	syl	hood+less
	pos	adj.
hoodlike	sub
	head	hood
	syl	hood+2like
	pos	adj.
hood	H2.0.
	syl	hood
	pron	<hud>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	short for {hoodlum} (gangster).
Robin	1.
	head	Hood
	syl	Rob:in.
	def	See {Robin Hood}.
Thomas	2.
	head	Hood
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1799-1845, English poet and humorist: his work includes protest poetry, such as (1843) and (1844).
-hood	ety	Old English -h*_ad 
-hood	0.
	syl	-hood
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-hood	1.
	syl	-hood
	def	indicating state or condition of being.
	exam	1	manhood.
-hood	2.
	syl	-hood
	def	indicating a body of persons.
	exam	1	knighthood;
	exam	2	priesthood.
hooded	0.
	syl	hood+ed
	pron	<1hudid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with, having, or shaped like a hood.
hooded crow	0.
	syl	hood+ed crow
	pos	n.
	def	a subspecies of the carrion crow, that has a grey body and black head, wings, and tail. Also called (Scot.): {hood@.ie} (#!h$ud$I), {hoodie crow}.
hooded seal	0.
	syl	hood+ed seal
	pos	n.
	def	a large greyish earless seal, of the N Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, having an inflatable hoodlike sac over the nasal region. Also called: {bladdernose}.
hoodlum	ety	C19: perhaps from Southern German dialect Haderlump ragged good-for-nothing
hoodlum	1.
	syl	hood+lum
	pron	<1hu:dl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a petty gangster or ruffian.
hoodlum	2.
	syl	hood+lum
	pron	<1hu:dl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a lawless youth.
hoodlumism	sub
	head	hoodlum
	syl	hood+lum+ism
	pos	n.
hoodman-blind	0.
	syl	hood:man-blind
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	blind man's buff.
hood mould	0.
	syl	hood mould
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dripstone} (sense 2)}.
hoodoos	infl
	head	hoodoo
	syl	hoo+doos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hoodoo	1.
	syl	hoo+doo
	pron	<1hu:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {voodoo}.
hoodoo	2.
	syl	hoo+doo
	pron	<1hu:du:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that brings bad luck.
hoodoo	3.
	syl	hoo+doo
	pron	<1hu:du:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	bad luck.
hoodoo	4.
	syl	hoo+doo
	pron	<1hu:du:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the western U.S.
	def	a strangely shaped column of rock.
hoodoos	infl
	head	hoodoo
	syl	hoo+doos
	pos	vb.
hoodooing	infl
	head	hoodoo
	syl	hoo+doo+ing
	pos	vb.
hoodooed	infl
	head	hoodoo
	syl	hoo+dooed.
	pos	vb.
hoodoo	5.
	syl	hoo+doo
	pron	<1hu:du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bring bad luck to.
hoodooism	sub
	head	hoodoo
	syl	hoo+doo+ism
	pos	n.
hoodwink	ety	C16: originally, to cover the eyes with a hood, blindfold
hoodwink	1.
	syl	hood+wink
	pron	<1hud2wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dupe; trick.
hoodwink	2.
	syl	hood+wink
	pron	<1hud2wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to cover or hide.
hoodwinker	sub
	head	hoodwink
	syl	hood+2wink+er
	pos	n.
hooey	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hooey	0.
	syl	hoo+ey
	pron	<1hu:i>
	pos	n. interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
hoof	ety	Old English h*_of; related to Old Norse h*_ofr, Old High German huof (German Huf) , Sanskrit saph*'as 
hooves	infl
	head	hoof
	or	hoofs
	syl	hooves
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hoofs	infl
	head	hoof
	or	hooves
	syl	hoofs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hoof	1.a.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the horny covering of the end of the foot in the horse, deer, and all other ungulate mammals.
hoof	1.b.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; a hoofbeat.
	def	Related adj.: {ungular}.
hoof	2.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the foot of an ungulate mammal.
hoof	3.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a hoofed animal.
hoof	4.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	a person's foot.
on the hoof	5.
	head	hoof
	syl	on the hoof.
	usage	of livestock
	def	alive.
hoof	6.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kick or trample with the hoofs.
hoof	7.a.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk.
hoof	7.b.
	syl	hoof
	pron	<hu:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance.
hoofless	sub
	head	hoof
	syl	hoof+less
	pos	adj.
hooflike	sub
	head	hoof
	syl	hoof+2like
	pos	adj.
hoofbound	0.
	syl	hoof+bound
	pron	<1hu:f2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Vet. science. of a horse
	def	having dry contracted hooves, with resultant pain and lameness.
hoofed	0.a.
	syl	hoofed
	pron	<hu:ft>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hoof or hoofs.
hoofed	0.b.
	syl	hoofed
	pron	<hu:ft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	four-hoofed;
	exam	2	cloven-hoofed.
Hoogh	0.
	syl	Hoogh
	pron	Dutch <ho:$x>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Pieter de) {Hooch}.
Hooghly	0.
	syl	Hoogh+ly
	pron	<1hu:gli>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE India, in West Bengal: the westernmost and commercially most important channel by which the River Ganges enters the Bay of Bengal. Length: 232 km (144 miles).
hoo-ha	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hoo-ha	0.
	syl	hoo-ha
	pron	<1hu:2ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy commotion or fuss.
hook	ety	Old English h*_oc; related to Middle Dutch h*_ok, Old Norse haki 
hook	1.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material, usually metal, curved or bent and used to suspend, catch, hold, or pull something.
hook	2.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {fish-hook}.
hook	3.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a trap or snare.
hook	4.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a hook in design or use.
hook	5.a.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp bend or angle in a geological formation, esp. a river.
hook	5.b.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharply curved spit of land.
hook	6.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	a short swinging blow delivered from the side with the elbow bent.
hook	7.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a shot in which the ball is hit square on the leg side with the bat held horizontally.
hook	8.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a shot that causes the ball to go to the player's left.
hook	9.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surfing.
	def	the top of a breaking wave.
hook	10.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hookcheck}. the act of hooking an opposing player.
hook	11.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a hook-shaped stroke used in writing or printing, such as a serif or (in writing) any part of a letter extending above or below the line.
hook	12.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a stroke added to the stem of a written or printed note to indicate time values shorter than a crotchet.
hook	13.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {sickle}.
hook	14.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a nautical word for {anchor}.
by hook or (by) crook	15.
	head	hook
	syl	by hook or (by) crook.
	def	by any means.
get the hook	16.
	head	hook
	syl	get the hook.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to be dismissed from employment.
line	infl
	head	hook
	syl	line
	pos	n.
and sinker	infl
	head	hook
	syl	and sinker.
	pos	n.
hook	17.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	completely.
	exam	1	he fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
hook	18.a.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	out of danger; free from obligation or guilt.
hook	18.b.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a telephone receiver
	def	not on the support.
on one's own hook	19.
	head	hook
	syl	on one's own hook.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	on one's own initiative.
hook	20.a.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	waiting.
hook	20.b.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	in a dangerous or difficult situation.
sling one's hook	21.
	head	hook
	syl	sling one's hook.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to leave.
hook	22.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fasten or be fastened with or as if with a hook or hooks.
hook	23.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch (something, such as a fish) on a hook.
hook	24.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to curve like or into the shape of a hook.
hook	25.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of bulls, elks, etc.
	def	to catch or gore with the horns.
hook	26.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a rug) by hooking yarn through a stiff fabric backing with a special instrument.
hook	27.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to cut (grass or herbage) with a sickle.
	exam	1	to hook down weeds.
hook	28.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to hit (an opponent) with a hook.
hook	29.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	to impede (an opposing player) by catching hold of him with the stick.
hook	30.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to play (a ball) with a hook.
hook	31.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	to obtain and pass (the ball) backwards from a scrum to a member of one's team, using the feet.
hook	32.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to play (a ball) with a hook.
hook	33.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to trick.
hook	34.
	syl	hook
	pron	<huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a slang word for {steal}.
hook it	35.
	head	hook
	syl	hook it.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to run or go quickly away. {~} See also {hook-up}.
hookless	sub
	head	hook
	syl	hook+less
	pos	adj.
hooklike	sub
	head	hook
	syl	hook+2like
	pos	adj.
hookah	ety	C18: from Arabic huqqah 
hooka	alt
	head	hookah
	or	hookah
	syl	hook:a
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
hookah	0.
	or	hooka
	syl	hook+ah
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oriental pipe for smoking marijuana, tobacco, etc., consisting of one or more long flexible stems connected to a container of water or other liquid through which smoke is drawn and cooled. Also called: {hubble-bubble, kalian, narghile, water pipe}.
hook and eye	0.
	syl	hook and eye
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening for clothes consisting of a small hook hooked onto a small metal or thread loop.
Robert	infl
	head	Hooke
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Hooke	0.
	syl	Hooke
	pron	<huk>
	pos	n.
	def	1635-1703, English physicist, chemist, and inventor. He formulated Hooke's law (1678), built the first Gregorian telescope and invented a balance spring for watches.
hooked	1.
	syl	hooked
	pron	<hukt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bent like a hook.
hooked	2.
	syl	hooked
	pron	<hukt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hook or hooks.
hooked	3.
	syl	hooked
	pron	<hukt>
	pos	adj.
	def	caught or trapped.
hooked	4.
	syl	hooked
	pron	<hukt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang word for {married}.
hooked	5.
	syl	hooked
	pron	<hukt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	addicted to a drug.
hooked	6.
	syl	hooked
	pron	<hukt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	obsessed (with).
hookedness	sub
	head	hooked
	syl	hook+ed+ness
	pron	<1hukidnis>
	pos	n.
hooker	ety	C17: from Dutch hoeker 
hooker	H1.0.
	syl	hook+er
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial fishing boat using hooks and lines instead of nets.
hooker	H2.1.
	syl	hook+er
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that hooks.
hooker	H2.2.a.
	syl	hook+er
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a draught of alcoholic drink, esp. of spirits.
hooker	H2.2.b.
	syl	hook+er
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute.
hooker	H2.3.
	syl	hook+er
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the central forward in the front row of a scrum whose main job is to hook the ball.
Richard	infl
	head	Hooker
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Hooker	0.
	syl	Hook:er
	pron	<1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1554-1600, English theologian, who influenced Anglican theology with (1593-97).
Hooke's law	ety	C18: named after R. H#7ooke 
Hooke's law	0.
	syl	Hooke's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the stress imposed on a solid is directly proportional to the strain produced, within the elastic limit.
hooknose	0.
	syl	hook+nose
	pron	<1huk2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a nose with a pronounced outward curve; aquiline nose.
hooknosed	sub
	head	hooknose
	syl	hook+2nosed
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Hook of Holland
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Hook of Holland	1.
	syl	Hook of Hol+land
	pos	n.
	def	a cape on the SW coast of the Netherlands, in south Holland province.
Hook of Holland	2.
	syl	Hook of Hol+land
	pos	n.
	def	a port on this cape. {~} Dutch name: {Hoek van Holland}.
hook-up	1.
	syl	hook-up
	pos	n.
	def	the contact of an aircraft in flight with the refuelling hose of a tanker aircraft.
hook-up	2.
	syl	hook-up
	pos	n.
	def	an alliance or relationship, esp. an unlikely one, between people, countries, etc.
hook-up	3.
	syl	hook-up
	pos	n.
	def	the linking of broadcasting equipment or stations to transmit a special programme.
hook up	infl
	head	hook-up
	syl	hook up
	pos	adv.
	infl
	head	hook-up
	syl	.
	pos	vb.
hook-up	4.
	syl	hook-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to connect (two or more people or things).
hook-up	5.
	syl	hook-up
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to get married (to).
hookworm	0.
	syl	hook+worm
	pron	<1huk2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic blood-sucking nematode worm of the family esp. or both of which cause disease. They have hooked mouthparts and enter their hosts by boring through the skin.
hookworm disease	0.
	syl	hook+worm dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {ancylostomiasis}.
hooky	ety	C20: perhaps from hook it to escape
hookey	alt
	head	hooky
	or	hooky
	syl	hook:ey
	pron	<1huki>
	pos	n.
hooky	0.
	or	hookey
	syl	hook:y
	pron	<1huki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	truancy, usually from school (esp. in the phrase {play hooky) }.
hooligan	ety	C19: perhaps variant of Houlihan, Irish surname
hooligan	0.
	syl	hoo+li+gan
	pron	<1hu:lig*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a rough lawless young person.
hooliganism	sub
	head	hooligan
	syl	hoo+li+gan+ism
	pos	n.
hoop	ety	Old English h*_op; related to Dutch hoep, Old Norse h*_op bay, Lithuanian kab?~e hook
hoop	H1.1.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid circular band of metal or wood.
hoop	H1.2.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this.
hoop	H1.3.a.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of iron that holds the staves of a barrel or cask together.
hoop	H1.3.b.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hoop iron.
hoop	H1.4.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's toy shaped like a hoop and rolled on the ground or whirled around the body.
hoop	H1.5.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	any of the iron arches through which the ball is driven.
hoop	H1.6.a.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a light curved frame to spread out a skirt.
hoop	H1.6.b.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a hoop skirt;
	exam	2	a hoop petticoat.
hoop	H1.7.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	the round metal frame to which the net is attached to form the basket.
hoop	H1.8.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ring with paper stretched over it through which perform?!ers or animals jump.
hoop	H1.9.a.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an earring consisting of one or more circles of metal, plastic, etc.
hoop	H1.9.b.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a finger ring through which the finger fits.
go through the hoop	10.
	head	hoop
	syl	go through the hoop.
	def	to be subjected to an ordeal.
hoop	H1.11.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with or as if with a hoop.
hooped	sub
	head	hoop
	syl	hooped
	pos	adj.
hooplike	sub
	head	hoop
	syl	hoop+2like
	pos	adj.
hoop	H2.0.
	syl	hoop
	pron	<hu:p>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {whoop}.
hooper	0.
	syl	hoop+er
	pron	<1hu:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {cooper}.
hoopla	ety	C20: see #7whoop, la %2
hoopla	1.
	syl	hoop+la
	pron	<1hu:pla:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fairground game in which a player tries to throw a hoop over an object and so win it.
hoopla	2.
	syl	hoop+la
	pron	<1hu:pla:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	noise; bustle.
hoopla	3.
	syl	hoop+la
	pron	<1hu:pla:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	nonsense; ballyhoo.
hoopoe	ety	C17: from earlier hoopoop, of imitative origin; compare Latin upupa 
hoopoe	0.
	syl	hoo+poe
	pron	<1hu:pu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World bird, having a pinkish-brown plumage with black-and-white wings and an erectile crest: family order (kingfishers, etc.).
hoop pine	0.
	syl	hoop pine
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a fast-growing timber tree, having rough bark with hoop-like cracks around the trunk and branches: family
hoop snake	0.
	syl	hoop snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American snakes, such as the mud snake that were formerly thought to hold the tail in the mouth and roll along like a hoop.
hoorah	alt
	head	hooray
	or	hooray
	syl	hoo+rah
	pron	<hu:1ra:>
	pos	interj. n. vb.
hooray	1.
	or	hoorah
	syl	hoo+ray
	pron	<hu:1rA>
	pos	interj. n. vb.
	def	variant spellings of {hurrah. ~}
hooray	2.
	or	hoorah
	syl	hoo+ray
	pron	<hu:1rA>
	pos	interj. n. vb.
	def	Also: {hoo+roo} (hu$:#!ru$:). goodbye; cheerio.
hoosegow	ety	C20: from Mexican Spanish jusgado prison, from Spanish: court of justice, from juzgar to judge, from Latin judic*_are, from judex a #7judge ; compare #7{jug }
hoosgow	alt
	head	hoosegow
	or	hoosegow
	syl	hoos+gow
	pron	<1hu:sgau>
	pos	n.
hoosegow	0.
	or	hoosgow
	syl	hoose+gow
	pron	<1hu:sgau>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {jail}.
hoot	ety	C13 hoten, of imitative origin
hoot	H1.1.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the mournful wavering cry of some owls.
hoot	H1.2.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar sound, such as that of a train whistle.
hoot	H1.3.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a jeer of derision.
hoot	H1.4.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an amusing person or thing.
not give a hoot	5.
	head	hoot
	syl	not give a hoot.
	def	not to care at all.
hoot	H1.6.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to jeer or yell (something) contemptuously (at someone).
hoot	H1.7.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive (political speakers, actors on stage, etc.) off or away by hooting.
hoot	H1.8.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a hoot.
hoot	H1.9.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to blow a horn.
hoot	ety	C17: of unknown origin
hoots	alt
	head	hoot
	or	hoot
	syl	hoots
	pron	<hu:t>, <u:t>, <hu:ts>, <u:ts>, <hu:ts>, <u:ts>
	pos	interj.
hoot	H2.0.
	or	hoots
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>, <u:t>, <hu:ts>, <u:ts>, <hu:ts>, <u:ts>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of impatience or dissatisfaction: a supposed Scotticism.
hoot	ety	from Maori utu price
hoot	H3.0.
	syl	hoot
	pron	<hu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
hootenanny	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hootnanny	alt
	head	hootenanny
	or	hootenanny
	syl	hoot+nan+ny
	pron	<1hu:t2n@ni>
	pos	n.
hootenannies	infl
	head	hootenanny
	syl	hoot+en+an+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hootenanny	1.
	or	hootnanny
	syl	hoot+en+an+ny
	pron	<1hu:t%*!n@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal performance by folk singers.
hootenanny	2.
	or	hootnanny
	syl	hoot+en+an+ny
	pron	<1hu:t%*!n@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	something the name of which is unspecified or forgotten.
hooter	1.
	syl	hoot+er
	pron	<1hu:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person or thing that hoots, esp. a car horn.
hooter	2.
	syl	hoot+er
	pron	<1hu:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Slang.
	def	a nose.
hoot owl	0.
	syl	hoot owl
	pos	n.
	def	any owl that utters a hooting cry, as distinct from a screech owl.
Hoover	H1.1.
	syl	Hoo+ver
	pron	<1hu:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of vacuum cleaner. {~}
Hoover	H1.2.
	syl	Hoo+ver
	pron	<1hu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	to vacuum-clean (a carpet, etc.).
Herbert (Clark) 	infl
	head	Hoover
	syl	Her:bert (Clark) .
	pos	n.
Hoover	H2.0.
	syl	Hoo:ver
	pron	<1hu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1964, U.S. statesman; 31st president of the U.S. (1929-33). He organized relief for Europe during and after World War I, but as president he lost favour after his failure to alleviate the effects of the Depression.
Hoover Dam	0.
	syl	Hoo+ver Dam
	pos	n.
	def	a dam in the western U.S., on the Colorado River on the border between Nevada and Arizona; forms Lake Mead. Height: 222 m (727 ft.). Length: 354 m (1180 ft.). Former name (1933-47): {Boulder Dam}.
hooves	0.
	syl	hooves
	pron	<hu:vz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {hoof}.
hop	ety	Old English hoppian; related to Old Norse hoppa to hop, Middle Low German hupfen 
hops	infl
	head	hop
	syl	hops
	pos	vb.
hopping	infl
	head	hop
	syl	hop+ping
	pos	vb.
hopped	infl
	head	hop
	syl	hopped.
	pos	vb.
hop	H1.1.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a jump forwards or upwards, esp. on one foot.
hop	H1.2.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of frogs, birds, rabbits, etc.
	def	to move forwards in short jumps.
hop	H1.3.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to jump over.
	exam	1	he hopped the hedge.
hop	H1.4.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move or proceed quickly (in, on, out of, etc.).
	exam	1	hop on a bus.
hop	H1.5.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cross (an ocean) in an aircraft.
	exam	1	they hopped the Atlantic in seven hours.
hop	H1.6.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to travel by means of (an aircraft, bus, etc.).
	exam	1	he hopped a train to Chicago.
hop	H1.7.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to bounce or cause to bounce.
	exam	1	he hopped the flat stone over the lake's surface.
hop	H1.8.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to begin intense activity, esp. work.
hop	H1.9.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	another word for {{limp%1}}.
hop it	10.
	head	hop
	or	hoff
	syl	hop it
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to go away.
hop	H1.11.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of hopping.
hop	H1.12.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dance, esp. one at which popular music is played.
	exam	1	we're all going to the school hop tonight.
hop	H1.13.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a trip, esp. in an aircraft.
hop	H1.14.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a bounce, as of a ball.
hop	H1.15.a.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	def	active or busy.
hop	H1.15.b.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	unawares or unprepared.
	exam	1	the new ruling caught me on the hop.
hop	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch hoppe; related to Old High German hopfo, Norwegian hupp tassel
hop	H2.1.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	def	any climbing plant of the N temperate genus esp. which has green conelike female flowers and clusters of small male flowers: family (or See also {hops}.
hop garden	2.
	head	hop
	syl	hop garden.
	def	a field of hops.
hop	H2.3.
	syl	hop
	pron	<hop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	opium or any other narcotic drug. {~} See also {hop up}.
hop clover	0.
	syl	hop clo+ver
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {hop trefoil}.
hope	ety	Old English hopa; related to Old Frisian hope, Dutch hoop, Middle High German hoffe 
hope	1.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a feeling of desire for something and confidence in the possibility of its fulfilment.
	exam	1	his hope for peace was justified;
	exam	2	their hopes were dashed.
hope	2.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a reasonable ground for this feeling.
	exam	1	there is still hope.
hope	3.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that gives cause for hope.
hope	4.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing, situation, or event that is desired.
	exam	1	my hope is that prices will fall.
not a hope	5.
	head	hope
	or	some hope
	syl	not a hope
	def	used ironically to express little confidence that expectations will be fulfilled. {~}
hope	6.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to desire (something) with some possibility of fulfilment.
	exam	1	we hope you can come;
	exam	2	I hope to tell you.
hope	7.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to have a wish (for a future event, situation, etc.).
hope	8.
	syl	hope
	pron	<h*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to trust, expect, or believe.
	exam	1	we hope that this is satisfactory.
hoper	sub
	head	hope
	syl	hop+er
	pos	n.
Anthony	1.
	head	Hope
	syl	An:tho:ny
	def	pen name of 1863-1933, English novelist; author of (1894).
Bob	2.
	head	Hope
	syl	Bob.
	def	born 1904, U.S. comedian and comic actor, born in England. His films include (1942), (1947), and (1969).
hope chest	0.
	syl	hope chest
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {bottom drawer}.
hopeful	1.
	syl	hope+ful
	pron	<1h*upful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing hope.
hopeful	2.
	syl	hope+ful
	pron	<1h*upful>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or inspiring hope; promising.
hopeful	3.
	syl	hope+ful
	pron	<1h*upful>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered to be on the brink of success (esp. in the phrase {a young hopeful) }.
hopefulness	sub
	head	hopeful
	syl	hope+ful+ness
	pos	n.
hopefully	1.
	syl	hope+ful+ly
	pron	<1h*upfuli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a hopeful manner.
hopefully	2.
	syl	hope+ful+ly
	pron	<1h*upfuli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	it is hoped.
	exam	1	hopefully they will be married soon.
Hopei	alt
	head	Hopeh
	or	Hopeh
	syl	Ho+pei
	pron	<1h*u1pA>
	pos	n.
Hopeh	0.
	or	Hopei
	syl	Ho+peh
	pron	<1h*u1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE China, on the Gulf of Chihli: important for the production of winter wheat, cotton, and coal. Capital: Shihchiachuang. Pop.: 43000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 202700 sq. km (79053 sq. miles).
hopeless	1.
	syl	hope+less
	pron	<1h*uplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or offering no hope.
hopeless	2.
	syl	hope+less
	pron	<1h*uplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	impossible to analyse or solve.
hopeless	3.
	syl	hope+less
	pron	<1h*uplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to learn, function, etc.
hopeless	4.
	syl	hope+less
	pron	<1h*uplis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without skill or ability.
hopelessly	sub
	head	hopeless
	syl	hope+less+ly
	pos	adv.
hopelessness	sub
	head	hopeless
	syl	hope+less+ness
	pos	n.
hophead	ety	C20: from obsolete slang hop opium; see #7hop %2
hophead	0.
	syl	hop+head
	pron	<1hop2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a heroin or opium addict.
Hopi	ety	from Hopi H*'opi peaceful
Hopis	infl
	head	Hopi
	or	Hopi
	syl	Ho:pis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hopi	infl
	or	Hopis
	syl	Ho:pi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hopi	1.
	syl	Ho:pi
	pron	<1h*upi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of NE Arizona.
Hopi	2.
	syl	Ho:pi
	pron	<1h*upi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Shoshonean subfamily of the Uto-Aztecan family.
hop into	1.
	syl	hop in+to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to attack (a person).
hop into	2.
	syl	hop in+to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to start or set about (a task).
Hopkins	1.
	syl	Hop:kins
	pron	<1hopkinz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.er@.ick Gow@.land} (#!ga$ul$$nd). 1861-1947, English biochemist, who pioneered research into what came to be called vitamins: shared the Nobel prize for medicine 1929.
Gerard Manley	2.
	head	Hopkins
	syl	Ger:ard Man:ley.
	def	1844-89, English poet and Jesuit priest, who experimented with sprung rhythm in his highly original poetry.
hoplite	ety	C18: from Greek hoplit*_es, from hoplon weapon, from hepein to prepare
hoplite	0.
	syl	hop+lite
	pron	<1hoplIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a heavily armed infantryman.
hoplitic	sub
	head	hoplite
	syl	hop+lit+ic
	pron	<hop1litik>
	pos	adj.
hoplology	ety	C19: from Greek, from hoplon, weapon +-#7logy 
hoplology	0.
	syl	hop+lol+o:gy
	pron	<hop1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of weapons or armour.
hoplologist	sub
	head	hoplology
	syl	hop+1lol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hopper	1.
	syl	hop+per
	pron	<1hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that hops.
hopper	2.
	syl	hop+per
	pron	<1hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a funnel-shaped chamber or reservoir from which solid materials can be discharged under gravity into a receptacle below, esp. for feeding fuel to a furnace, loading a railway truck with grain, etc.
hopper	3.
	syl	hop+per
	pron	<1hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine used for picking hops; a hop-picker.
hopper	4.
	syl	hop+per
	pron	<1hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various long-legged hopping insects, esp. the grasshopper, leaf hopper, and immature locust.
hopper	5.
	syl	hop+per
	pron	<1hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hoppercar}. an open-topped railway truck for bulk transport of loose minerals, etc., unloaded through doors on the underside.
hopper	6.
	syl	hop+per
	pron	<1hop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device for holding punched cards and feeding them to a card punch or card reader.
hop-picker	0.
	syl	hop-pick:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed or a machine used to pick hops.
hopping	1.
	syl	hop+ping
	pron	<1hopiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of a person or animal that hops.
hopping	2.
	syl	hop+ping
	pron	<1hopiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tyneside dialect.
	def	a fair, esp. ({the Hoppings}) an annual fair in Newcastle.
hopping mad	3.
	head	hopping
	syl	hopping mad.
	def	in a terrible rage.
hopple	0.
	syl	hop+ple
	pron	<1hopL>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a less common word for { {hobble} (senses 2, 4)}.
hoppler	sub
	head	hopple
	syl	hop+pler
	pos	n.
Hoppus foot	ety	C20: named after Edward Hoppus, 18th-century English surveyor
Hoppus foot	0.
	syl	Hop:pus foot
	pron	<1hop*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of volume equal to 1.27 cubic feet, applied to timber in the round, the cross-sectional area being taken as the square of one quarter of the circumference.
hops	0.
	syl	hops
	pron	<hops>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the dried ripe flowers, esp. the female flowers, of the hop plant, used to give a bitter taste to beer.
hopsack	1.
	syl	hop+sack
	pron	<1hop2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a roughly woven fabric of wool, cotton, etc., used for clothing.
hopsack	2.
	syl	hop+sack
	pron	<1hop2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hopsacking}. a coarse fabric used for bags, etc., made generally of hemp or jute.
hopscotch	ety	C19: #7hop %1#7+scotch 
hopscotch	0.
	syl	hop+scotch
	pron	<1hop2skoC>
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game in which a player throws a small stone or other object to land in one of a pattern of squares marked on the ground and then hops over to it to pick it up.
step	infl
	head	hop
	syl	step
	pos	n.
and jump	infl
	head	hop
	syl	and jump
	pos	n.
hop	1.
	syl	hop
	pos	n.
	def	an older term for {triple jump}.
hop	2.
	syl	hop
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hop, skip, and jump}. a short distance.
	exam	1	the shops are only a hop, step, and jump from our house.
hop up	1.
	syl	hop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make intoxicated, esp. by narcotics.
hop up	2.
	syl	hop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invigorate, excite, etc.
hop up	3.
	syl	hop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	another term for { {hot up} (sense 2)}.
hop-up	infl
	head	hop up
	syl	hop-up.
	pos	n.
hop up	4.
	syl	hop up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a drug, chemical, etc., intended to hop up a person or thing.
hor	1.
	syl	hor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	horizon.
hor	2.
	syl	hor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	horizontal.
hora	ety	from Modern Hebrew h*_or*_ah, from Rumanian hor*va, from Turkish
hora	0.
	syl	ho:ra
	pron	<1hc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Israeli or Rumanian circle dance.
Horace	0.
	syl	Hor:ace
	pron	<1horis>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 65-8 #7b.c., Roman poet and satirist: his verse includes the lyrics in the and the the and and the
Horae	ety	Latin: hours
Horae	0.
	syl	Ho:rae
	pron	<1hc:rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the goddesses of the seasons. Also called: {the Hours}.
horal	ety	C18: from Late Latin h*_or*_alis of an #7hour 
horal	0.
	syl	ho+ral
	pron	<1hc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {hourly}.
horary	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin h*_or*_arius; see #7hour 
horary	1.
	syl	ho+ra+ry
	pron	<1hc:r*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	relating to the hours.
horary	2.
	syl	ho+ra+ry
	pron	<1hc:r*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	hourly.
Horatian	0.
	syl	Ho+ra+tian
	pron	<h*1rAS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Horace or his poetry.
Horatian ode	0.
	syl	Ho+ra+tian ode
	pos	n.
	def	an ode of several stanzas, each of the same metrical pattern. Also called: {Sapphic ode}.
Horatius Cocles	0.
	syl	Ho:ra:ti:us Co:cles
	pron	<ho1rASi*s> <1k*uklEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Roman hero of the 6th century #7b.c., who defended a bridge over the Tiber against Lars Porsena.
horde	ety	C16: from Polish horda, from Turkish ord*_u camp; compare U#7rdu 
horde	1.
	syl	horde
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast crowd; throng; mob.
horde	2.
	syl	horde
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a local group of people in a nomadic society.
horde	3.
	syl	horde
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a nomadic group of people, esp. an Asiatic group.
horde	4.
	syl	horde
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large moving mass of animals, esp. insects.
horde	5.
	syl	horde
	pron	<hc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form, move in, or live in a horde.
hordein	ety	C19: from French hord*'eine, from Latin hordeum barley+French -ine -#7in 
hordein	0.
	syl	hor+de:in
	pron	<1hc:dEin>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple protein, rich in proline, that occurs in barley.
Horeb	0.
	syl	Ho+reb
	pron	<1hc:reb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a mountain, probably Mount Sinai.
horehound	ety	Old English h*_arh*_une, from h*_ar grey+ h*_une horehound, of obscure origin
hoarhound	alt
	head	horehound
	or	horehound
	syl	hoar+hound
	pron	<1hc:2haund>
	pos	n.
horehound	1.
	or	hoarhound
	syl	hore+hound
	pron	<1hc:2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {white horehound}. a downy perennial herbaceous Old World plant, with small white flowers that contain a bitter juice formerly used as a cough medicine and flavouring: family (labiates). See also {black horehound}.
water horehound	2.
	head	horehound
	syl	water horehound.
	def	another name for { {bugleweed} (sense 1)}.
horizon	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek horiz*_on kuklos limiting circle, from horizein to limit, from horos limit
horizon	1.
	syl	ho+ri+zon
	pron	<h*1rIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {visible horizon, apparent horizon}. the apparent line that divides the earth and the sky.
horizon	2.a.
	syl	ho+ri+zon
	pron	<h*1rIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sensible horizon}. the circular intersection with the celestial sphere of the plane tangential to the earth at the position of the observer.
horizon	2.b.
	syl	ho+ri+zon
	pron	<h*1rIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {celestial horizon}. the great circle on the celestial sphere, the plane of which passes through the centre of the earth and is parallel to the sensible horizon.
horizon	3.
	syl	ho+ri+zon
	pron	<h*1rIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	the range or limit of scope, interest, knowledge, etc.
horizon	4.
	syl	ho+ri+zon
	pron	<h*1rIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of rock within a stratum that has a particular composition, esp. of fossils, by which the stratum may be dated.
horizon	5.
	syl	ho+ri+zon
	pron	<h*1rIzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer in a soil profile having particular characteristics. See {A horizon, B horizon, C horizon}.
horizonless	sub
	head	horizon
	syl	ho+1ri+zon+less
	pos	adj.
horizontal	1.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal
	pron	<2hori1zontL>
	pos	adj.
	def	parallel to the plane of the horizon; level; flat. Compare { {vertical} (sense 1)}.
horizontal	2.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal
	pron	<2hori1zontL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the horizon.
horizontal	3.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal
	pron	<2hori1zontL>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured or contained in a plane parallel to that of the horizon.
horizontal	4.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal
	pron	<2hori1zontL>
	pos	adj.
	def	applied uniformly or equally to all members of a group.
horizontal	5.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal
	pron	<2hori1zontL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	relating to identical stages of commercial activity.
	exam	1	horizontal integration.
horizontal	6.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal
	pron	<2hori1zontL>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal plane, position, line, etc.
horizontalness	sub
	head	horizontal
	or	horizontality
	syl	hor:i+1zon+tal+ness
	pos	n.
horizontality	sub
	head	horizontal
	or	horizontalness
	syl	hor:i+zon+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
horizontally	sub
	head	horizontal
	syl	hor:i+1zon+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
horizontal bar	0.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal bar
	pos	n.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	a raised bar on which swinging and vaulting exercises are performed. Also called: {high bar}.
horizontal stabilizer	0.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal sta+bi+liz+er
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {tailplane}.
horizontal union	0.
	syl	hor:i+zon+tal un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {craft union}.
horme	ety	C20: from Greek horm*_e impulse &- #!hor+mic adj.
horme	0.
	syl	hor+me
	pron	<1hc:mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the psychology of C. G. Jung
	def	fundamental vital energy.
hormone	ety	C20: from Greek horm*_on, from horman to stir up, urge on, from horm*_e impulse, assault
hormone	1.
	syl	hor+mone
	pron	<1hc:m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical substance produced in an endocrine gland and transported in the blood to a certain tissue, on which it exerts a specific effect.
hormone	2.
	syl	hor+mone
	pron	<1hc:m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an organic compound produced by a plant that is essential for growth.
hormone	3.
	syl	hor+mone
	pron	<1hc:m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any synthetic substance having the same effects.
hormonal	sub
	head	hormone
	syl	hor+1mo+nal
	pos	adj.
Ormuz	alt
	head	Hormuz
	or	Hormuz
	syl	Or+muz
	pos	n.
Hormuz	0.
	or	Ormuz
	syl	Hor+muz
	pron	<1hc:m^z>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the SE coast of Iran, in the {Strait of Hormuz} : ruins of the ancient city of Hormuz, a major trading centre in the Middle Ages. Area: about 41 sq. km (16 sq. miles).
horn	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse horn, Gothic haurn, Latin cornu horn
horn	1.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of permanent outgrowths on the heads of cattle, antelopes, sheep, etc., consisting of a central bony core covered with layers of keratin. Related adj.: {corneous}.
horn	2.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the outgrowth from the nasal bone of a rhinoc?!eros, consisting of a mass of fused hairs.
horn	3.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any hornlike projection or process, such as the eyestalk of a snail.
horn	4.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the antler of a deer.
horn	5.a.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the constituent substance, mainly keratin, of horns, hoofs, etc.
horn	5.b.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	horn-rimmed spec?!tacles.
horn	6.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a container or device made from this substance or an artificial substitute.
	exam	1	a shoe horn;
	exam	2	a drinking horn.
horn	7.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or part resembling a horn in shape, such as the points at either end of a crescent, the point of an anvil, the pommel of a saddle, or a cornucopia.
horn	8.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive musical wind instrument made from the horn of an animal.
horn	9.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical instrument consisting of a pipe or tube of brass fitted with a mouthpiece, with or without valves. See {hunting horn, French horn, cor anglais}.
horn	10.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz slang.
	def	any wind instrument.
horn	11.a.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing a warning or signalling noise.
horn	11.b.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a foghorn.
horn	12.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the hornlike projection attributed to certain devils, deities, etc.
horn	13.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the imaginary hornlike parts formerly supposed to appear on the forehead of a cuckold.
horn	14.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {horn balance}. an extension of an aircraft control surface that projects in front of the hinge providing aerodynamic assistance in moving the control.
horn	15.a.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {acoustic horn, exponential horn}. a hollow conical device coupled to the diaphragm of a gramophone to control the direction and quality of the sound.
horn	15.b.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device attached to an electrical loudspeaker, esp. in a public address system.
horn	15.c.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {horn antenna}. a microwave aerial, formed by flaring out the end of a waveguide.
horn	16.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another name for {pyramidal peak}.
horn	17.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of land or water shaped like a horn.
horn	18.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
	def	an erection of the penis.
horn	19.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a symbol of power, victory, or success.
	exam	1	in my name shall his horn be exalted.
blow one's own horn	20.
	head	horn
	syl	blow one's own horn.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to boast about oneself; brag. Brit. equivalent: {blow one's own trumpet}.
horn	21.a.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	to suppress or control one's feelings, esp. of anger, enthusiasm, or passion.
horn	21.b.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	to withdraw a previous state?!ment.
on the horns of a dilemma	22.
	head	horn
	syl	on the horns of a dilemma.
	def	in a situation involving a choice between two equally unpalatable alternatives.
horn	23.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a horn or horns.
horn	24.
	syl	horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gore or butt with a horn. {~} See also {horn in}.
hornless	sub
	head	horn
	syl	horn+less
	pos	adj.
hornlike	sub
	head	horn
	syl	horn+2like
	pos	adj.
Cape	infl
	head	Horn
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Horn	0.
	syl	Horn
	pron	<hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Cape Horn}.
hornbeam	ety	C16: from #7horn+beam, referring to its tough wood
hornbeam	1.
	syl	horn+beam
	pron	<1hc:n2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the betulaceous genus such as of Europe and Asia, having smooth grey bark and hard white wood.
hornbeam	2.
	syl	horn+beam
	pron	<1hc:n2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
hornbeam	xref
	syl	horn+beam
	pron	<1hc:n2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ironwood}.
hornbill	0.
	syl	horn+bill
	pron	<1hc:n2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the family of tropical Africa and Asia, having a very large bill with a basal bony protuberance: order (kingfishers, etc.).
hornblende	0.
	syl	horn+blende
	pron	<1hc:n2blend>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral of the amphibole group consisting of the aluminium silicates of calcium, sodium, magnesium, and iron: varies in colour from green to black. Formula: CaNa(Mg,Fe)\4(Al,Fe,Ti)\3Si\6O\2\2(OH)\2.
hornblendic	sub
	head	hornblende
	syl	horn+1blen+dic
	pos	adj.
hornbook	1.
	syl	horn+book
	pron	<1hc:n2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a page bearing a religious text or the alphabet, held in a frame with a thin window of flattened cattle horn over it.
hornbook	2.
	syl	horn+book
	pron	<1hc:n2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	any elementary primer.
horned	0.
	syl	horned
	pron	<hc:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a horn, horns, or hornlike parts.
hornedness	sub
	head	horned
	syl	horn+ed+ness
	pron	<1hc:nidnis>
	pos	n.
horned owl	0.
	syl	horned owl
	pos	n.
	def	any large owl of the genus having prominent ear tufts: family
horned poppy	0.
	syl	horned pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian papaveraceous plants of the genera and having large brightly coloured flowers and long curved seed capsules.
horned pout	0.
	syl	horned pout
	pos	n.
	def	a North American catfish, (or with a sharp spine on the dorsal and pectoral fins and eight long barbels around the mouth: family Also called: {brown bullhead}.
lizard	alt
	head	horned toad
	or	horned toad
	syl	liz+ard
	pos	n.
horned toad	0.
	or	lizard
	syl	horned toad
	pos	n.
	def	any small insectivorous burrowing lizard of the genus inhabiting desert regions of America, having a flattened toadlike body covered with spines: family (iguanas).
horned viper	0.
	syl	horned vi+per
	pos	n.
	def	a venomous snake, that occurs in desert regions of N Africa and SW Asia and has a small horny spine above each eye: family (vipers). Also called: {sand viper}.
hornet	ety	Old English hyrnetu; related to Old Saxon hornut, Old High German hornuz 
hornet	1.
	syl	hor+net
	pron	<1hc:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large social wasps of the family esp. of Europe, that can inflict a severe sting.
hornet's nest	2.
	head	hornet
	syl	hornet's nest.
	def	a strongly unfavourable reaction (often in the phrase {stir up a hornet's nest) }.
hornfels	ety	German: literally, horn rock
hornfels	0.
	syl	horn+fels
	pron	<1hc:nfelz>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard compact fine-grained meta?!morphic rock formed by the action of heat on clay rocks. Also called: {hornstone}.
horn in	0.
	syl	horn in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to interrupt or intrude.
	exam	1	don't horn in on our conversation.
Horn of Africa	0.
	syl	Horn of Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Africa, comprising Somalia and adjacent territories.
horn of plenty	0.
	syl	horn of plen+ty
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {cornucopia}.
hornpipe	1.
	syl	horn+pipe
	pron	<1hc:n2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete reed instrument with a mouthpiece made of horn.
hornpipe	2.
	syl	horn+pipe
	pron	<1hc:n2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an old British solo dance to a hornpipe accompaniment, traditionally performed by sailors.
hornpipe	3.
	syl	horn+pipe
	pron	<1hc:n2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music for such a dance.
horn silver	0.
	syl	horn sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cerargyrite}.
hornstone	ety	C17: translation of German Hornstein; so called from its appearance
hornstone	0.
	syl	horn+stone
	pron	<1hc:n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chert} or {hornfels}.
hornswoggle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
hornswoggle	0.
	syl	horns+wog+gle
	pron	<1hc:nz2wogL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat or trick; bamboozle.
horntail	0.
	syl	horn+tail
	pron	<1hc:n2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large wasplike insects of the hymenopterous family the females of which have a strong stout ovipositor and lay their eggs in the wood of felled trees. Also called: {wood wasp}.
hornwort	0.
	syl	horn+wort
	pron	<1hc:n2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic plant of the genus forming submerged branching masses in ponds and slow-flowing streams: family
hornier	infl
	head	horny
	syl	horn:i+er
	pos	adj.
horniest	infl
	head	horny
	syl	horn:i+est.
	pos	adj.
horny	1.
	syl	horn:y
	pron	<1hc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or hard as horn.
horny	2.
	syl	horn:y
	pron	<1hc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a horn or horns.
horny	3.
	syl	horn:y
	pron	<1hc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	aroused sexually.
hornily	sub
	head	horny
	syl	horn:i+ly
	pos	adv.
horniness	sub
	head	horny
	syl	horn:i+ness
	pos	n.
horol	0.
	syl	horol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	horology.
horologe	ety	C14: from Latin h*_orologium, from Greek h*_orologion, from h*_ora #7hour + -logos from legein to tell
horologe	0.
	syl	hor:o+loge
	pron	<1hor*2loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {timepiece}.
horologer	alt
	head	horologist
	or	horologist
	syl	ho+rol:o+ger
	pos	n.
horologist	0.
	or	horologer
	syl	ho+rol:o+gist
	pron	<ho1rol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in horology, esp. an expert maker of timepieces.
horologium	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7horologe 
horologia	infl
	head	horologium
	syl	hor:o+lo+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
horologium	0.
	syl	hor:o+lo+gi:um
	pron	<2hor*1l*uJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a clocktower.
Horologii	infl
	head	Horologium
	syl	Hor:o+lo+gi:i
	pron	<2hor*1l*uJiI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Horologium	0.
	syl	Hor:o+lo+gi:um
	pron	<2hor*1l*uJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Eridanus and Hydrus.
horology	0.
	syl	ho+rol+o:gy
	pron	<ho1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or science of making timepieces or of measuring time.
horologic	sub
	head	horology
	or	horological
	syl	hor:o+log+ic
	pron	<2hor*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
horological	sub
	head	horology
	or	horologic
	syl	hor:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
horoscope	ety	Old English horoscopus, from Latin, from Greek h*_oroskopos ascendant birth sign, from h*_ora #7hour+ -#7scope 
horoscope	1.
	syl	hor:o+scope
	pron	<1hor*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the prediction of a person's future based on a comparison of the zodiacal data for the time of birth with the data from the period under consideration.
horoscope	2.
	syl	hor:o+scope
	pron	<1hor*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the configuration of the planets, the sun, and the moon in the sky at a particular moment.
horoscope	3.
	syl	hor:o+scope
	pron	<1hor*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chart}. a diagram showing the positions of the planets, sun, moon, etc., at a particular time and place.
horoscopic	sub
	head	horoscope
	syl	hor:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2hor*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
horoscopies	infl
	head	horoscopy
	syl	ho+ros+co+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
horoscopy	0.
	syl	ho+ros+co+py
	pron	<ho1rosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the casting and interpretation of horoscopes.
Vladimir	infl
	head	Horowitz
	syl	Vlad:i:mir.
	pos	n.
Horowitz	0.
	syl	Hor:o:witz
	pron	<1hor*vits>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Russian virtuoso pianist, in the U.S. since 1928.
horrendous	ety	C17: from Latin horrendus fearful, from horr*_ere to bristle, shudder, tremble; see #7horror 
horrendous	0.
	syl	hor+ren+dous
	pron	<ho1rend*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {horrific}.
horrendously	sub
	head	horrendous
	syl	hor+1ren+dous+ly
	pos	adv.
horrible	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin horribilis, from horr*_ere to tremble
horrible	1.
	syl	hor+ri+ble
	pron	<1hor*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing horror; dreadful.
horrible	2.
	syl	hor+ri+ble
	pron	<1hor*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	disagreeable; unpleasant.
horrible	3.
	syl	hor+ri+ble
	pron	<1hor*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cruel or unkind.
horribleness	sub
	head	horrible
	syl	hor+ri+ble+ness
	pos	n.
horribly	1.
	syl	hor+ri+bly
	pron	<1horibli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a horrible manner.
horrid	ety	C16 (in the sense: bristling, shaggy): from Latin horridus prickly, rough, from horr*_ere to bristle
horrid	1.
	syl	hor+rid
	pron	<1horid>
	pos	adj.
	def	disagreeable; unpleasant.
	exam	1	a horrid meal.
horrid	2.
	syl	hor+rid
	pron	<1horid>
	pos	adj.
	def	repulsive or frightening.
horrid	3.
	syl	hor+rid
	pron	<1horid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unkind.
horridly	sub
	head	horrid
	syl	hor+rid+ly
	pos	adv.
horridness	sub
	head	horrid
	syl	hor+rid+ness
	pos	n.
horrific	0.
	syl	hor+rif+ic
	pron	<ho1rifik>, <h*->
	pos	adj.
	def	provoking horror; horrible.
horrifically	sub
	head	horrific
	syl	hor+1rif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
horrifies	infl
	head	horrify
	syl	hor+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
horrifying	infl
	head	horrify
	syl	hor+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
horrified	infl
	head	horrify
	syl	hor+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
horrify	1.
	syl	hor+ri+fy
	pron	<1hori2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause feelings of horror; terrify; frighten.
horrify	2.
	syl	hor+ri+fy
	pron	<1hori2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismay or shock greatly.
horrification	sub
	head	horrify
	syl	hor+ri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
horrifyingly	sub
	head	horrify
	syl	hor+ri+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
horripilation	ety	C17: from Late Latin horripil*_ati*_o a bristling, from Latin horr*_ere to stand on end+ pilus hair
horripilation	1.
	syl	hor+rip:i+la+tion
	pron	<ho2ripi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a technical name for {goose flesh}.
horripilation	2.
	syl	hor+rip:i+la+tion
	pron	<ho2ripi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the erection of any short bodily hairs.
horror	ety	C14: from Latin: a trembling with fear; compare #7hirsute 
horror	1.
	syl	hor+ror
	pron	<1hor*>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme fear; terror; dread.
horror	2.
	syl	hor+ror
	pron	<1hor*>
	pos	n.
	def	intense loathing; hatred.
horror	3.
	syl	hor+ror
	pron	<1hor*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a thing or person causing fear, loathing, etc.
horror	4.
	syl	hor+ror
	pron	<1hor*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having a frightening subject, esp. a supernatural one.
	exam	1	a horror film.
horrors	1.
	syl	hor+rors
	pron	<1hor*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a fit of depression or anxiety.
horrors	2.
	syl	hor+rors
	pron	<1hor*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {delirium tremens. ~}
horrors	3.
	syl	hor+rors
	pron	<1hor*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an expression of dismay, sometimes facetious.
horror-stricken	alt
	head	horror-struck
	or	horror-struck
	syl	hor:ror-strick:en
	pos	adj.
horror-struck	0.
	or	horror-stricken
	syl	hor:ror-struck
	pos	adj.
	def	shocked; horrified.
Horsa	0.
	syl	Hor:sa
	pron	<1hc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??455 #7a.d., leader, with his brother Hengist, of the first Jutish settlers in Britain. See also {Hengist}.
hors concours	ety	literally: out of the competition
hors concours	1.
	syl	hors con+cours
	pron	French. <cr> <k*~c1ku:r>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	usage	of an artist, exhibitor, etc.
	def	excluded from competing.
hors concours	2.
	syl	hors con+cours
	pron	French. <cr> <k*~c1ku:r>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	without equal; unrivalled.
hors de combat	ety	literally: out of (the) fight
hors de combat	0.
	syl	hors de com+bat
	pron	French. <cr> <d*> <k?~c1ba>
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	disabled or injured.
hors d'oeuvre	ety	C18: from French, literally: outside the work, not part of the main course
hors d'oeuvres	alt
	head	hors d'oeuvre
	or	hors d'oeuvre
	syl	hors d'oeu+vres
	pron	<1dR:vr>, French <1d@o:vr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hors d'oeuvre	0.
	or	hors d'oeuvres
	syl	hors d'oeu+vre
	pron	<c:> <1dR:vr>, French <cr> <1d@o:vr>, French <1d@o:vr>, French <1d@o:vr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an additional dish served as an appetizer, usually before the main meal.
horse	ety	Old English hors; related to Old Frisian hors, Old High German hros, Old Norse hross 
horse	1.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated perissodactyl mammal, used for draught work and riding: family Related adj.: {equine}.
horse	2.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the adult male of this species; stallion.
horse	3.a.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse that has become feral.
horse	3.b.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Przewalski's horse}.
horse	4.a.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any other member of the family such as the zebra or ass.
horse	4.b.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the horse family.
horse	5.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	horsemen, esp. cavalry.
	exam	1	a regiment of horse.
horse	6.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {buck}. a padded apparatus on legs, used for vaulting, etc.
horse	7.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow board supported by a pair of legs at each end, used as a frame for sawing or as a trestle, barrier, etc.
horse	8.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a contrivance on which a person may ride and exercise.
horse	9.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {heroin}.
horse	10.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a mass of rock within a vein of ore.
horse	11.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rod, rope, or cable, fixed at the ends, along which something may slide by means of a thimble, shackle, or other fitting; traveller.
horse	12.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	an informal name for {knight}.
horse	13.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {horsepower}.
horse	14.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	drawn by a horse or horses.
	exam	1	a horse cart.
be	15.
	head	horse
	or	get on one's high horse
	syl	be
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act disdainfully aloof.
horse	16.a.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to harp on some long discarded subject.
horse	16.b.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to pursue the solution of a problem long realized to be insoluble.
hold one's horses	17.
	head	horse
	syl	hold one's horses.
	def	to hold back; restrain oneself.
a horse of another	18.
	head	horse
	or	different colour
	syl	a horse of another
	def	a completely different topic, argument, etc.
the horse's mouth	19.
	head	horse
	syl	the horse's mouth.
	def	the most reliable source.
to horse	20.
	head	horse
	syl	to horse&!
	def	an order to mount horses.
horse	21.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a horse or horses.
horse	22.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or be put on horseback.
horse	23.
	syl	horse
	pron	<hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move (something heavy) into position by sheer physical strength.
horseless	sub
	head	horse
	syl	horse+less
	pos	adj.
horselike	sub
	head	horse
	syl	horse+2like
	pos	adj.
horse about	alt
	head	horse around
	or	horse around
	syl	horse a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
horse around	0.
	or	horse about
	syl	horse a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to indulge in horseplay.
horseback	0.a.
	syl	horse+back
	pron	<1hc:s2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's back (esp. in the phrase {on horseback}) .
horseback	0.b.
	syl	horse+back
	pron	<1hc:s2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. (as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	horseback riding.
horse bean	0.
	syl	horse bean
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {broad bean}.
horsebox	0.
	syl	horse+box
	pron	<1hc:s2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a van or trailer used for carrying horses.
horse brass	0.
	syl	horse brass
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative brass ornament, usually circular, originally attached to a horse's harness.
horse chestnut	ety	C16: so called from its having been used in the treatment of respiratory disease in horses
horse chestnut	1.
	syl	horse chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees of the genus esp. the Eurasian having palmate leaves, erect clusters of white, pink, or red flowers, and brown shiny inedible nuts enclosed in a spiky bur: family
horse chestnut	2.
	syl	horse chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {conker}. the nut of this tree.
horseflesh	1.
	syl	horse+flesh
	pron	<1hc:s2fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	horses collectively.
horseflesh	2.
	syl	horse+flesh
	pron	<1hc:s2fleS>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of a horse, esp. edible horse meat.
horseflies	infl
	head	horsefly
	syl	horse+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
horsefly	0.
	syl	horse+fly
	pron	<1hc:s2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any large stout-bodied dipterous fly of the family the females of which suck the blood of mammals, esp. horses, cattle, and man. Also called: {gadfly, cleg}.
horse gentian	0.
	syl	horse gen+tian
	pos	n.
	def	any caprifoliaceous plant of the genus of Asia and North America, having small purplish-brown flowers. Also called: {feverwort}.
Horse Guards	0.
	syl	Horse Guards
	pos	n.
	def	the cavalry regiment that, together with the Life Guards, comprises the cavalry part of the British sovereign's Household Brigade, with headquarters in White?!hall, London.
horsehair	0.a.
	syl	horse+hair
	pron	<1hc:s2he*>
	pos	n.
	def	hair taken chiefly from the tail or mane of a horse, used in upholstery and for fabric, etc.
horsehair	0.b.
	syl	horse+hair
	pron	<1hc:s2he*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a horsehair mattress.
horsehair worm	0.
	syl	horse+hair worm
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {hairworm} (sense 2)}.
horsehide	1.
	syl	horse+hide
	pron	<1hc:s2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	the hide of a horse.
horsehide	2.
	syl	horse+hide
	pron	<1hc:s2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	leather made from this hide.
horsehide	3.
	syl	horse+hide
	pron	<1hc:s2hId>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of horsehide.
horse latitudes	ety	C18: referring either to the high mortality of horses on board ship in these latitudes or to dead horse (nautical slang: advance pay), which sailors expected to work off by this stage of a voyage
horse latitudes	0.
	syl	horse lat:i+tudes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the latitudes near 30?%N or 30?%S at sea, characterized by baffling winds, calms, and high barometric pressure.
horse laugh	0.
	syl	horse laugh
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse, mocking, or raucous laugh; guffaw.
horseleech	1.
	syl	horse+leech
	pron	<1hc:s2lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large carnivorous freshwater leeches of the genus esp.
horseleech	2.
	syl	horse+leech
	pron	<1hc:s2lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for a {veterinary surgeon}.
horse mackerel	1.
	syl	horse macke+rel
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scad}. a mackerel-like carangid fish, of European Atlantic waters, with a row of bony scales along the lateral line. Sometimes called (U.S.): {saurel}.
horse mackerel	2.
	syl	horse macke+rel
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large tunnies or related fishes.
horsemen	infl
	head	horseman
	syl	horse+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
horseman	1.
	syl	horse+man
	pron	<1hc:sm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled in riding or horsemanship.
horseman	2.
	syl	horse+man
	pron	<1hc:sm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rides a horse. &- {#!horse+@!wom@.an}
horsemanship	1.
	syl	horse+man+ship
	pron	<1hc:sm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of riding on horseback.
horsemanship	2.
	syl	horse+man+ship
	pron	<1hc:sm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in riding horses.
horse marine	1.
	syl	horse ma+rine
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	formerly
	def	a mounted marine or cavalryman serving in a ship.
horse marine	2.
	syl	horse ma+rine
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	someone out of place; misfit.
horsemint	1.
	syl	horse+mint
	pron	<1hc:s2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy European mint plant, with small mauve flowers: family (labiates).
horsemint	2.
	syl	horse+mint
	pron	<1hc:s2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants, such as of North America.
horse mushroom	0.
	syl	horse mush+room
	pos	n.
	def	a large edible agaricaceous field mushroom, with a white cap and greyish gills.
horse nettle	0.
	syl	horse net+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a weedy solanceous North American plant, with yellow prickles, white or blue flowers, and yellow berries.
Horsens	0.
	syl	Hor+sens
	pron	Danish <1hcrs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Denmark, in E Jutland at the head of {Horsens Fjord}. Pop.: 41895 (1970).
horse opera	0.
	syl	horse op+er:a
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another term for { {Western} (sense 4)}.
horse pistol	0.
	syl	horse pis+tol
	pos	n.
	def	a large holstered pistol formerly carried by horsemen.
horseplay	0.
	syl	horse+play
	pron	<1hc:s2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	rough, boisterous, or rowdy play.
horsepower	1.
	syl	horse+pow:er
	pron	<1hc:s2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an fps unit of power, equal to 550 foot-pounds per second (equivalent to 745.7 watts).
horsepower	2.
	syl	horse+pow:er
	pron	<1hc:s2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. standard unit of power, equal to 746 watts.
horsepower	xref
	syl	horse+pow:er
	pron	<1hc:s2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrevs.: {HP, H.P., h.p., hp}.
horsepower-hour	0.
	syl	horse:pow:er-hour
	pos	n.
	def	an fps unit of work or energy equal to the work done by 1 horsepower in 1 hour. 1 horsepower-hour is equivalent to 2.686 #M 10%6 joules.
horseradish	1.
	syl	horse+rad:ish
	pron	<1hc:s2r@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse Eurasian cruciferous plant, cultivated for its thick white pungent root.
horseradish	2.
	syl	horse+rad:ish
	pron	<1hc:s2r@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, which is ground and combined with vinegar, etc., to make a sauce.
horse sense	0.
	syl	horse sense
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {common sense}.
horseshit	0.
	syl	horse+shit
	pron	<1hc:s2Sit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	rubbish; nonsense.
horseshoe	1.
	syl	horse+shoe
	pron	<1hc:s2Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of iron shaped like a U with the ends curving inwards that is nailed to the underside of the hoof of a horse to protect the soft part of the foot from hard surfaces: commonly thought to be a token of good luck.
horseshoe	2.
	syl	horse+shoe
	pron	<1hc:s2Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of similar shape.
horseshoes	infl
	head	horseshoe
	syl	horse+shoes
	pos	vb.
horseshoeing	infl
	head	horseshoe
	syl	horse+shoe+ing
	pos	vb.
horseshoed	infl
	head	horseshoe
	syl	horse+shoed.
	pos	vb.
horseshoe	3.
	syl	horse+shoe
	pron	<1hc:s2Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit with a horseshoe; shoe.
horseshoe arch	0.
	syl	horse+shoe arch
	pos	n.
	def	an arch formed in the shape of a horseshoe, esp. as used in Moorish architecture.
horseshoe bat	0.
	syl	horse+shoe bat
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous large-eared Old World insectivorous bats, mostly of the genus with a fleshy growth around the nostrils, used in echo location: family
horseshoe crab	0.
	syl	horse+shoe crab
	pos	n.
	def	any marine chelicerate arthropod of the genus of North America and Asia, having a rounded heavily armoured body with a long pointed tail: class Also called: {king crab}.
horseshoes	0.
	syl	horse+shoes
	pron	<1hc:s2Su:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which the players try to throw horseshoes so that they encircle a stake in the ground some distance away.
horsetail	1.
	syl	horse+tail
	pron	<1hc:s2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any pteridophyte plant of the genus and order having jointed stems with whorls of small dark toothlike leaves.
horsetail	2.
	syl	horse+tail
	pron	<1hc:s2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a stylized horse's tail formerly used as the emblem of a pasha, the number of tails increasing with rank.
horseweed	0.
	syl	horse+weed
	pron	<1hc:s2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {Canadian fleabane} (see { {fleabane} (sense 3))}.
horsewhip	1.
	syl	horse+whip
	pron	<1hc:s2wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a whip, usually with a long thong, used for managing horses.
horsewhips	infl
	head	horsewhip
	syl	horse+whips
	pos	vb.
horsewhipping	infl
	head	horsewhip
	syl	horse+whip+ping
	pos	vb.
horsewhipped	infl
	head	horsewhip
	syl	horse+whipped.
	pos	vb.
horsewhip	2.
	syl	horse+whip
	pron	<1hc:s2wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flog with such a whip.
horsewhipper	sub
	head	horsewhip
	syl	horse+2whip+per
	pos	n.
horst	ety	C20: from German: thicket
horst	0.
	syl	horst
	pron	<hc:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge of land that has been forced upwards between two faults.
horsey	alt
	head	horsy
	or	horsy
	syl	hors:ey
	pron	<1hc:si>
	pos	adj.
horsier	infl
	head	horsy
	syl	hors:i+er
	pos	adj.
horsiest	infl
	head	horsy
	syl	hors:i+est.
	pos	adj.
horsy	1.
	or	horsey
	syl	hors:y
	pron	<1hc:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to horses.
	exam	1	a horsy smell.
horsy	2.
	or	horsey
	syl	hors:y
	pron	<1hc:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	dealing with or devoted to horses.
horsy	3.
	or	horsey
	syl	hors:y
	pron	<1hc:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a horse.
	exam	1	a horsy face.
horsily	sub
	head	horsy
	syl	hors:i+ly
	pos	adv.
horsiness	sub
	head	horsy
	syl	hors:i+ness
	pos	n.
hort	1.
	syl	hort.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	horticultural.
hort	2.
	syl	hort.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	horticulture.
Horta	0.
	syl	Hor+ta
	pron	Portuguese <1crt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Azores, on the SE coast of Fayal Island.
hortatory	ety	C16: from Late Latin hort*_at*_orius, from Latin hort*_ar*_i to #7exhort 
hortative	alt
	head	hortatory
	or	hortatory
	syl	hor+ta+tive
	pron	<1hc:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
hortatory	0.
	or	hortative
	syl	hor+ta+to:ry
	pron	<1hc:t*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to exhort; encouraging.
hortatorily	sub
	head	hortatory
	or	hortatively
	syl	hor+ta+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
hortatively	sub
	head	hortatory
	or	hortatorily
	syl	hor+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Hortense	0.
	syl	Hor:tense
	pron	French <cr1t?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Eug*'enie Hortense de) {Beauharnais}.
Mikl'os	infl
	head	Horthy
	syl	Mik:l*'os
	pron	<1miklo:S>
	pos	n.
Horthy	0.
	syl	Hor:thy
	pron	Hungarian <1horti>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1868-1957, Hungarian admiral: suppressed Kun's Communist republic (1919); regent of Hungary (1920-44).
horticulture	ety	C17: from Latin hortus garden+#7culture, on the model of #7agriculture 
horticulture	0.
	syl	hor+ti+cul+ture
	pron	<1hc:ti2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or science of cultivating gardens.
horticultural	sub
	head	horticulture
	syl	hor+ti+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
horticulturally	sub
	head	horticulture
	syl	hor+ti+1cul+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
horticulturist	sub
	head	horticulture
	syl	hor+ti+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
hortus siccus	ety	C17: Latin, literally: dry garden
hortus siccus	0.
	syl	hor+tus sic+cus
	pron	<1hc:t*s> <1sik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {herbarium}.
Horus	ety	via Late Latin from Greek H*_oros, from Egyptian Hur hawk
Horus	0.
	syl	Ho:rus
	pron	<1hc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a solar god of Egyptian mythology, usually depicted with a falcon's head.
Hos	0.
	syl	Hos.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Hosea.
hosanna	ety	Old English osanna, via Late Latin from Greek, from Hebrew h*_oshi `*_ah nn*_a save now, we pray
hosanna	1.
	syl	ho+san+na
	pron	<h*u1z@n*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of praise, esp. one to God.
hosanna	2.
	syl	ho+san+na
	pron	<h*u1z@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of crying @6hosanna@9.
hose	ety	C15: later use of #7hose %2
hose	H1.1.
	syl	hose
	pron	<h*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible pipe, for conveying a liquid or gas.
hose	H1.2.
	syl	hose
	pron	<h*uz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by down
	def	to wash, water, or sprinkle (a person or thing) with or as if with a hose.
hose	ety	Old English hosa; related to Old High German hosa, Dutch hoos, Old Norse hosa 
hosen	alt
	head	hose
	or	hose
	syl	hos+en.
	pron	<h*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hose	H2.1.
	or	hosen
	syl	hose
	pron	<h*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	stockings, socks, and tights collectively.
hose	H2.2.
	or	hosen
	syl	hose
	pron	<h*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	History.
	def	a man's garment covering the legs and reaching up to the waist; worn with a doublet.
half-hose	3.
	head	hose
	syl	half-hose.
	def	socks.
Hosea	1.
	syl	Ho:se:a
	pron	<h*u1zi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 8th century #7b.c.
Hosea	2.
	syl	Ho:se:a
	pron	<h*u1zi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles.
hosier	0.
	syl	ho+si:er
	pron	<1h*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells stockings, etc.
hosiery	0.
	syl	ho+si:er:y
	pron	<1h*uzi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	stockings, socks, and knitted underclothing collectively.
hosp	0.
	syl	hosp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hospital.
hospice	ety	C19: from French, from Latin hospitium hospitality, from hospes guest, #7host %1
hospitium	alt
	head	hospice
	or	hospice
	syl	hos+pit+i:um
	pron	<ho1spiti*m>
	pos	n.
hospices	infl
	head	hospice
	or	hospitia
	syl	hos+pic:es
	pron	<ho1spiti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hospitia	infl
	head	hospice
	or	hospices
	syl	hos+pit:i:a
	pron	<ho1spiti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hospice	0.
	or	hospitium
	syl	hos+pice
	pron	<1hospis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a place of shelter for travellers, esp. one kept by a monastic order.
hospitable	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin hospit*_are to receive as a guest, from Latin hospes guest, #7host %1
hospitable	1.
	syl	hos+pi+ta:ble
	pron	<1hospit*bL>, <ho1spit->
	pos	adj.
	def	welcoming to guests or strangers.
hospitable	2.
	syl	hos+pi+ta:ble
	pron	<1hospit*bL>, <ho1spit->
	pos	adj.
	def	fond of entertaining.
hospitable	3.
	syl	hos+pi+ta:ble
	pron	<1hospit*bL>, <ho1spit->
	pos	adj.
	def	receptive.
	exam	1	hospitable to new ideas.
hospitableness	sub
	head	hospitable
	syl	hos+pi+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
hospitably	sub
	head	hospitable
	syl	hos+pi+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
hospital	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin hospit*_ale hospice, from Latin hospit*_alis relating to a guest, from hospes, hospit- guest, #7host %1
hospital	1.
	syl	hos+pi+tal
	pron	<1hospitL>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution for the medical, surgical, obstetric, or psychiatric care and treatment of patients.
hospital	2.
	syl	hos+pi+tal
	pron	<1hospitL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having the function of a hospital.
	exam	1	a hospital ship.
hospital	3.
	syl	hos+pi+tal
	pron	<1hospitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a repair shop for something specified.
	exam	1	a dolls' hospital.
hospital	4.
	syl	hos+pi+tal
	pron	<1hospitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a charitable home, hospice, or school.
hospital corner	0.
	syl	hos+pi+tal cor+ner
	pos	n.
	def	a corner of a made-up bed in which the bedclothes have been neatly and securely folded, esp. as in hospitals.
Hospitalet	0.
	syl	Hos+pi+ta+let
	pron	Spanish <2ospita1lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain, a SW suburb of Barcelona. Pop.: 241978 (1970).
hospitalities	infl
	head	hospitality
	syl	hos+pi+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hospitality	1.
	syl	hos+pi+tal+i:ty
	pron	<2hospi1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	kindness in welcoming strangers or guests.
hospitality	2.
	syl	hos+pi+tal+i:ty
	pron	<2hospi1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	receptiveness.
hospitalisation	alt
	head	hospitalization
	or	hospitalization
	syl	hos+pi+tal:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2hospit*lI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
hospitalization	1.
	or	hospitalisation
	syl	hos+pi+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2hospit*lI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of being hospitalized.
hospitalization	2.
	or	hospitalisation
	syl	hos+pi+tal:i+za+tion
	pron	<2hospit*lI?!1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of a stay in a hospital.
hospitalise	alt
	head	hospitalize
	or	hospitalize
	syl	hos+pi+tal+ise
	pron	<1hospit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hospitalize	0.
	or	hospitalise
	syl	hos+pi+tal+ize
	pron	<1hospit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to admit or send (a person) into a hospital.
hospitaller	ety	C14: from Old French hospitalier, from Medieval Latin hospit*_al*_arius, from hospit*_ale hospice; see #7hospital 
hospitaler	alt
	head	hospitaller
	or	hospitaller
	syl	hos+pi+tal+er
	pron	<1hospit*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hospitaller	0.
	or	hospitaler
	syl	hos+pi+tal+ler
	pron	<1hospit*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a member of certain religious orders, dedicated to hospital work, ambulance services, etc.
Hospitaler	alt
	head	Hospitaller
	or	Hospitaller
	syl	Hos+pi+tal+er
	pron	<1hospit*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Hospitaller	0.
	or	Hospitaler
	syl	Hos+pi+tal+ler
	pron	<1hospit*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the order of the Knights Hospitallers.
hospodar	ety	C17: via Ruma?!nian from Ukrainian, from hospod' lord; related to Russian gospodin courtesy title, Old Slavonic gospod*vi lord
hospodar	0.
	syl	hos+po+dar
	pron	<1hosp*2da:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the governor or prince of Moldavia or Wallachia under Ottoman rule.
host	ety	C13: from French hoste, from Latin hospes guest, foreigner, from hostis enemy
host	H1.1.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who receives or entertains guests, esp. in his own home.
host	H1.2.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the compere of a show or television programme.
host	H1.3.a.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite.
host	H1.3.b.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, esp. an embryo, into which tissue is experimentally grafted.
host	H1.4.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner or manager of an inn.
host	H1.5.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be the host of (a party, programme, etc.).
	exam	1	to host one's own show.
host	H1.6.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to leave (a restaurant) without paying the bill.
host	ety	C13: from Old French hoste, from Latin hostis stranger, enemy
host	H2.1.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a great number; multitude.
host	H2.2.
	syl	host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {army}.
Host	ety	C14: from Old French oiste, from Latin hostia victim
Host	0.
	syl	Host
	pron	<h*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the bread consecrated in the Eucharist.
hosta	ety	C19: New Latin, named after N. T. Host (1761-1834), Austrian physician
hosta	0.
	syl	hos+ta
	pron	<1host*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the liliaceous genus of China and Japan: cultivated esp. for their ornamental foliage.
hostage	ety	C13: from Old French, from hoste guest, #7host %1
hostage	1.
	syl	hos+tage
	pron	<1hostiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a person given to or held by a person, organization, etc., as a security or pledge.
hostage	2.
	syl	hos+tage
	pron	<1hostiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being held as a hostage.
hostage	3.
	syl	hos+tage
	pron	<1hostiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any security or pledge.
hostel	ety	C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin hospit*_ale hospice; see #7hospital 
hostel	1.
	syl	hos+tel
	pron	<1hostL>
	pos	n.
	def	a building providing overnight accommodation, as for young travellers, etc. See also {youth hostel}.
hostel	2.
	syl	hos+tel
	pron	<1hostL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a supervised lodging house for nurses, workers, etc.
hostel	3.
	syl	hos+tel
	pron	<1hostL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {hostelry}.
hosteler	alt
	head	hosteller
	or	hosteller
	syl	hos+tel+er
	pron	<1host*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hosteller	1.
	or	hosteler
	syl	hos+tel+ler
	pron	<1host*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who stays at youth hostels.
hosteller	2.
	or	hosteler
	syl	hos+tel+ler
	pron	<1host*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {innkeeper}.
hosteling	alt
	head	hostelling
	or	hostelling
	syl	hos+tel+ing
	pron	<1host*liG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hostelling	0.
	or	hosteling
	syl	hos+tel+ling
	pron	<1host*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of staying at youth hostels when travelling.
hostelries	infl
	head	hostelry
	syl	hos+tel+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hostelry	0.
	syl	hos+tel+ry
	pron	<1host*lri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an inn.
hostel school	0.
	syl	hos+tel school
	pos	n.
	usage	in N Canada
	def	a government boarding school for Indian and Eskimo students.
hostess	1.
	syl	host+ess
	pron	<1h*ustis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman acting as host.
hostess	2.
	syl	host+ess
	pron	<1h*ustis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who receives and entertains patrons of a club, restaurant, etc.
hostess	3.
	syl	host+ess
	pron	<1h*ustis>
	pos	n.
	def	See {air hostess}.
hostie	0.
	syl	host:ie
	pron	<1h*usti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {air hostess}.
hostile	ety	C16: from Latin host*_ilis, from hostis enemy
hostile	1.
	syl	hos+tile
	pron	<1hostIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	antagonistic; opposed.
hostile	2.
	syl	hos+tile
	pron	<1hostIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an enemy.
hostile	3.
	syl	hos+tile
	pron	<1hostIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfriendly.
hostilely	sub
	head	hostile
	syl	hos+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
hostile witness	0.
	syl	hos+tile wit+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a witness who gives evidence against the party calling him.
hostilities	infl
	head	hostility
	syl	hos+til+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hostility	1.
	syl	hos+til+i:ty
	pron	<ho1stiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	enmity or antagonism.
hostility	2.
	syl	hos+til+i:ty
	pron	<ho1stiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	an act expressing enmity or opposition.
hostility	3.
	syl	hos+til+i:ty
	pron	<ho1stiliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fighting; warfare.
hostler	0.
	syl	host+ler
	pron	<1osl*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. Brit.) for {ostler}.
hot	ety	Old English h*_at; related to Old High German heiz, Old Norse heitr, Gothic heito fever
hotter	infl
	head	hot
	syl	hot+ter
	pos	adj.
hottest	infl
	head	hot
	syl	hot+test.
	pos	adj.
hot	1.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a relatively high temperature.
hot	2.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a temperature higher than desirable.
hot	3.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or having a sensation of bodily heat.
hot	4.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing a burning sensation on the tongue.
	exam	1	hot mustard;
	exam	2	a hot curry.
hot	5.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or feeling intense emotion, such as embarrassment, anger, or lust.
hot	6.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense or vehement.
	exam	1	a hot argument.
hot	7.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	recent; fresh; new.
	exam	1	a hot trial;
	exam	2	hot from the press.
hot	8.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Ball games. of a ball
	def	thrown or struck hard, and so difficult to respond to.
hot	9.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	much favoured or approved.
	exam	1	a hot tip;
	exam	2	a hot favourite.
hot	10.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having a dangerously high level of radioactivity.
	exam	1	a hot laboratory.
hot	11.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Slang. of goods or money
	def	stolen, smuggled, or otherwise illegally obtained.
hot	12.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Slang. of people
	def	being sought by the police.
hot	13.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	intense; striking.
	exam	1	hot pink.
hot	14.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	def	close or following closely.
	exam	1	hot on the scent.
hot	15.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at a dangerously high electric potential.
	exam	1	a hot terminal.
hot	16.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having an energy level higher than that of the ground state.
	exam	1	a hot atom.
hot	17.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	impressive or good of its kind (esp. in the phrase {not so hot) }.
hot	18.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Jazz slang.
	def	arousing great excitement or enthusiasm by inspired improvisation, strong rhythms, etc.
hot	19.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dangerous or unpleasant (esp. in the phrase {make it hot for someone}) .
hot	20.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in various searching or guessing games
	def	very near the answer or object to be found.
hot	21.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Metallurgy. of a process
	def	at a sufficiently high temperature for metal to be in a soft workable state.
hot	22.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Austral. informal. of a price, charge, etc.
	def	excessive.
give it (to someone) hot	23.
	head	hot
	syl	give it (to someone) hot.
	def	to punish or thrash (someone).
hot under the collar	24.
	head	hot
	syl	hot under the collar.
	qual	Informal.
	def	aroused with anger, annoyance, etc.
in hot water	25.
	head	hot
	syl	in hot water.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in trouble, esp. with those in authority.
hot	26.
	syl	hot
	pron	<hot>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a hot manner; hotly.
hotly	sub
	head	hot
	syl	hot+ly
	pos	adv.
hotness	sub
	head	hot
	syl	hot+ness
	pos	n.
hot air	0.
	syl	hot air
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	empty and usually boastful talk.
hot-air balloon	0.
	syl	hot-air bal+loon
	pos	n.
	def	a lighter-than-air craft in which air heated by a flame is trapped in a large fabric bag.
hotbed	1.
	syl	hot+bed
	pron	<1hot2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass-covered bed of soil, usually heated by fermenting material, used for propagating plants, forcing early vegetables, etc.
hotbed	2.
	syl	hot+bed
	pron	<1hot2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a place offering ideal conditions for the growth of an idea, activity, etc., esp. one considered bad.
	exam	1	a hotbed of insurrection.
hot-blooded	1.
	syl	hot-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	passionate or excitable.
hot-blooded	2.
	syl	hot-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	being of thoroughbred stock.
hot-bloodedness	sub
	head	hot-blooded
	syl	hot-1blood:ed+ness
	pos	n.
hotchpot	ety	C14: from Old French hochepot, from hocher to shake, of Germanic origin+#7{pot %1}
hotchpot	0.
	syl	hotch+pot
	pron	<1hoC2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the collecting of property so that it may be redistributed in equal shares, esp. on the intestacy of a parent who has given property to his children in his lifetime.
hotchpotch	ety	C15: variant of #7hotchpot 
hotchpotch	1.
	syl	hotch+potch
	pron	<1hoC2poC>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a jumbled mixture.
hotchpotch	2.
	syl	hotch+potch
	pron	<1hoC2poC>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a thick soup or stew made from meat and vegetables.
hot cockles	0.
	syl	hot cock+les
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game in which one blindfolded player has to guess which other player has hit him.
hot cross bun	0.
	syl	hot cross bun
	pos	n.
	def	a yeast bun with currants and sometimes candied peel, marked with a cross and traditionally eaten on Good Friday.
hot dog	0.
	syl	hot dog
	pos	n.
	def	a sausage, esp. a frankfurter, usually served hot in a long roll split lengthways.
hot-dog	ety	C20: from U.S. hot dog&!, exclamation of pleasure, approval, etc.
hot-dog	0.
	syl	hot-dog
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform a series of manoeuvres in skiing, skateboarding, etc., esp. in a showy manner.
hotel	ety	C17: from French h*^otel, from Old French hostel; see #7hostel 
hotel	1.
	syl	ho+tel
	pron	<h*u1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercially run establishment providing lodging and usually meals for guests.
hotel	2.
	syl	ho+tel
	pron	<h*u1tel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a public house.
hotelier	0.
	syl	ho+tel+ier
	pron	<ho1teljA>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner or manager of one or more hotels.
hotfoot	1.
	syl	hot+foot
	pron	<1hot2fut>
	pos	adj.
	def	with all possible speed; quickly.
hotfoot	2.
	syl	hot+foot
	pron	<1hot2fut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move quickly.
hot-gospeller	0.
	syl	hot-gos:pel:ler
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a revivalist preacher with a highly enthusiastic style of addressing his audience.
hothead	0.
	syl	hot+head
	pron	<1hot2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	an excitable or fiery person.
hot-headed	0.
	syl	hot-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	impetuous, rash, or hot-tempered.
hot-headedly	sub
	head	hot-headed
	syl	hot-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
hot-headedness	sub
	head	hot-headed
	syl	hot-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
hothouse	1.a.
	syl	hot+house
	pron	<1hot2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenhouse in which the temperature is maintained at a fixed level above that of the surroundings.
hothouse	1.b.
	syl	hot+house
	pron	<1hot2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hothouse plant.
hothouse	2.
	syl	hot+house
	pron	<1hot2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often disparaging.
	usage	modifier
	def	sensitive or delicate.
Ho-t'ien	alt
	head	Hotien
	or	Hotien
	syl	Ho-t'ien
	pron	<1h*u1tjen>
	pos	n.
Hotien	1.
	or	Ho-t'ien
	syl	Ho+tien
	pron	<1h*u1tjen>
	pos	n.
	def	an oasis in W China, in the Takla Makan desert of central Sinkiang province, around the seasonal Hotien (Khotan) River.
Hotien	2.
	or	Ho-t'ien
	syl	Ho+tien
	pron	<1h*u1tjen>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief town of this oasis, situated at the foot of the Kunlun Mountains. Pop.: about 50000 (1950 est.). Also called: {Khotan}.
hot line	0.
	syl	hot line
	pos	n.
	def	a direct telephone, teletype, or other communications link between heads of government, etc., for emergency use.
hot metal	0.a.
	syl	hot met+al
	pos	n.
	def	metallic type cast into shape in the molten state.
hot metal	0.b.
	syl	hot met+al
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hot-metal printing.
hot money	0.
	syl	hot mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	capital that is transferred from one commercial centre to another seeking the highest interest rates or the best opportunity for short-term gain.
hot pants	1.
	syl	hot pants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	very brief skin-tight shorts, worn by young women.
hot pants	2.
	syl	hot pants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a feeling of sexual arousal.
	exam	1	he has hot pants for her.
hot pepper	1.
	syl	hot pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of the pepper esp. chilli pepper.
hot pepper	2.
	syl	hot pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the pungent usually small fruit of any of these plants.
hotplate	1.
	syl	hot+plate
	pron	<1hot2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrically heated plate on a cooker.
hotplate	2.
	syl	hot+plate
	pron	<1hot2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable device, heated electrically or by spirit lamps, etc., on which food can be kept warm.
hotpot	0.
	syl	hot+pot
	pron	<1hot2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a baked stew or casserole made with meat or fish and covered with a layer of potatoes.
hot potato	0.
	syl	hot po+ta+to
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult situation or problem.
hot-press	1.
	syl	hot-press
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for applying a combination of heat and pressure to give a smooth surface to paper, to express oil from it, etc.
hot-press	2.
	syl	hot-press
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (paper, cloth, etc.) to heat and pressure to give it a smooth surface or extract oil.
hot rod	0.
	syl	hot rod
	pos	n.
	def	a car with an engine that has been radically modified to produce increased power.
hot seat	1.
	syl	hot seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a precarious, difficult, or dangerous position.
hot seat	2.
	syl	hot seat
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang term for {electric chair}.
hot spot	1.
	syl	hot spot
	pos	n.
	def	an area of potential violence or political unrest.
hot spot	2.
	syl	hot spot
	pos	n.
	def	a lively nightclub or other place of entertainment.
hot spot	3.a.
	syl	hot spot
	pos	n.
	def	any local area of high temperature in a part of an engine, etc.
hot spot	3.b.
	syl	hot spot
	pos	n.
	def	part of the inlet manifold of a paraffin engine that is heated by exhaust gases to vaporize the fuel.
hot spring	0.
	syl	hot spring
	pos	n.
	def	a natural spring of mineral water at a temperature of 21?%C (70?%F) or above, found in areas of volcanic activity. Also called: {thermal spring}.
hotspur	ety	C15: from Hotspur, nickname of Sir Henry P#7ercy 
hotspur	0.
	syl	hot+spur
	pron	<1hot2spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	an impetuous or fiery person.
Harry	infl
	head	Hotspur
	syl	Har:ry.
	pos	n.
Hotspur	0.
	syl	Hot:spur
	pron	<1hot2spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of (Sir Henry) {Percy}.
hot stuff	1.
	syl	hot stuff
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, object, etc., considered important, attractive, sexually exciting, etc.
hot stuff	2.
	syl	hot stuff
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a pornographic or erotic book, play, film, etc.
Hottentot	ety	C17: from Afrikaans, of uncertain origin
Hottentot	infl
	or	Hottentots
	syl	Hot+ten+tot
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hottentots	infl
	head	Hottentot
	or	Hottentot
	syl	Hot+ten+tots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hottentot	1.
	syl	Hot+ten+tot
	pron	<1hotN2tot>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a race of people of southern Africa, of low stature and a dark yellowish-brown complexion, who formerly occupied the region near the Cape of Good Hope and are now almost extinct.
Hottentot	2.
	syl	Hot+ten+tot
	pron	<1hotN2tot>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the languages of this people, belonging to the Khoisan family.
hottie	0.
	syl	hot+tie
	pron	<1hoti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a hot water bottle.
hottish	0.
	syl	hot+tish
	pos	adj.
	def	fairly hot.
hot up	1.
	syl	hot up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or become more exciting, active, or intense.
	exam	1	the chase was hotting up.
hot up	2.
	syl	hot up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Also: {soup up} or (esp. U.S.) {hop up}. to modify (a car or motorcycle engine) in order to increase its power.
hot-water bottle	0.
	syl	hot-wa:ter bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle, esp. one made of rubber, designed to be filled with hot water, used for warming a bed or parts of the body.
Houdan	ety	C19: named after Houdan, village near Paris where the breed originated
Houdan	0.
	syl	Hou+dan
	pron	<1hu:d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of light domestic fowl originally from France, with a distinctive full crest.
Harry	infl
	head	Houdini
	syl	Har:ry.
	pos	n.
Houdini	0.
	syl	Hou:di:ni
	pron	<hu:1dEni>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1874-1926, U.S. magician and escapologist.
Jean Antoine	infl
	head	Houdon
	syl	Jean An:toine
	pron	< Z?~a ?~a1twan). 1741-1828, FrAnch nAoclassical portrait sculptor>
	pos	n.
hough	ety	C14: from Old English h*_oh heel
	infl
	head	hough
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
hough	1.
	syl	hough
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hock} %1. {~}
hough	2.
	syl	hough
	pron	<hok>
	pos	n.
	def	to hamstring (cattle, horses, etc.).
Houghton-le-Spring	0.
	syl	Hough:ton-le-Spring
	pron	<1hautN> <l*> <1spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in S Tyneside: coal-mining. Pop.: 32666 (1971).
houmous	ety	from Arabic
houmus	alt
	head	houmous
	or	houmous
	syl	hou+mus
	pron	<1hu:m*s>
	pos	n.
houmous	0.
	or	houmus
	syl	hou+mous
	pron	<1hu:m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy dip originating in the Middle East, made from tahina, chickpeas, etc.
hound	ety	Old English hund; related to Old High German hunt, Old Norse hundr, Gothic hunds 
hound	H1.1.a.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several breeds of dog used for hunting.
hound	H1.1.b.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an otterhound;
	exam	2	a deerhound.
the hounds	2.
	head	hound
	syl	the hounds.
	def	a pack of foxhounds, etc.
hound	H1.3.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a dog, esp. one regarded as annoying.
hound	H1.4.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a despicable person.
hound	H1.5.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	usage	in hare and hounds
	def	a runner who pursues a hare.
hound	H1.6.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an enthusiast.
	exam	1	an autograph hound.
ride to hounds	7.
	head	hound
	or	follow the hounds
	syl	ride to hounds
	def	to take part in a fox hunt with hounds.
hound	H1.8.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue or chase relentlessly.
hound	H1.9.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge on.
hounder	sub
	head	hound
	syl	hound+er
	pos	n.
hound	ety	C15: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse h*_unn knob, cube
hound	H2.1.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of horizontal bars that reinforce the running gear of a horse-drawn vehicle.
hound	H2.2.
	syl	hound
	pron	<haund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of fore-and-aft braces that serve as supports for a topmast.
hound's-tongue	ety	Old English hundestunge, translation of Latin cynogl*_ossos, from Greek kunogl*_ossos, from ku*_on dog+ gl*_ossa tongue; referring to the shape of its leaves
hound's-tongue	0.
	syl	hound's-tongue
	pos	n.
	def	any boraginaceous weedy plant of the genus esp. the Eurasian which has small reddish-purple flowers and spiny fruits. Also called: {dog's-tongue}.
hound's-tooth check	0.
	syl	hound's-tooth check
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of broken or jagged checks, esp. one printed on or woven into cloth. Also called: {dog's-tooth check, dogtooth check}.
Hounslow	0.
	syl	Houns+low
	pron	<1haunzl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: site of London's first civil airport (1919). Pop.: 199100 (1976 est.).
F'elix	infl
	head	Houphouet-Boigny
	syl	F*'e:lix
	pron	<fA1liks>
	pos	n.
Houphouet-Boigny	0.
	syl	Hou:phou:et-Boi:gny
	pron	French <ufwe> <bwa1$ji>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, Ivory Coast statesman; president of the Republic of the Ivory Coast since 1960.
hour	ety	C13: from Old French hore, from Latin h*_ora, from Greek: season
hour	1.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time equal to 3600 seconds; 1/24#800376 th of a calendar day. Related adjs.: {horal, horary}.
hour	2.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the points on the face of a timepiece that indicate intervals of 60 minutes.
the hour	3.
	head	hour
	syl	the hour.
	def	an exact number of complete hours.
	exam	1	the bus leaves on the hour.
hour	4.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	the time of day as indicated by a watch, clock, etc.
hour	5.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time allowed for or used for something.
	exam	1	the lunch hour;
	exam	2	the hour of prayer.
hour	6.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	a special moment or period.
	exam	1	our finest hour.
the hour	7.
	head	hour
	syl	the hour.
	def	the present time.
	exam	1	the man of the hour.
hour	8.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance covered in an hour.
	exam	1	we live an hour from the city.
hour	9.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	an angular measurement of right ascension equal to 15?% or a 24th part of the celestial equator.
hour	10.a.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	a time of success, fame, etc.
hour	10.b.
	syl	hour
	pron	<au*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {one's last hour}. the time of one's death.
	exam	1	his hour had come.
hour angle	0.
	syl	hour an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	the angular distance along the celestial equator from the meridian of the observer to the hour circle of a particular celestial body.
hour circle	0.
	syl	hour cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the celestial poles and a specified point, such as a star.
hourglass	1.
	syl	hour+glass
	pron	<1au*2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of two trans?!parent chambers linked by a narrow channel, containing a quantity of sand that takes a specified time to trickle to one chamber from the other.
hourglass	2.
	syl	hour+glass
	pron	<1au*2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	well-proportioned with a small waist.
	exam	1	an hourglass figure.
hour hand	0.
	syl	hour hand
	pos	n.
	def	the pointer on a timepiece that indicates the hour. Compare {minute hand, second hand}.
houri	ety	C18: from French, from Persian h*_uri, from Arabic h*_ur, plural of haur*_a' woman with dark eyes
houris	infl
	head	houri
	syl	hou+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
houri	1.
	syl	hou+ri
	pron	<1hu*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim belief
	def	any of the nymphs of Paradise.
houri	2.
	syl	hou+ri
	pron	<1hu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any alluring woman.
hourlong	0.
	syl	hour+long
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	lasting an hour.
hourly	1.
	syl	hour+ly
	pron	<1au*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring, or done every hour.
hourly	2.
	syl	hour+ly
	pron	<1au*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	done in or measured by the hour.
	exam	1	we are paid an hourly rate.
hourly	3.
	syl	hour+ly
	pron	<1au*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	continual or frequent.
hourly	4.
	syl	hour+ly
	pron	<1au*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	every hour.
hourly	5.
	syl	hour+ly
	pron	<1au*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at any moment or time.
hours	1.
	syl	hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a period regularly or customarily appointed for work, business, etc.
hours	2.
	syl	hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	one's times of rising and going to bed (esp. in the phrases {keep regular, irregular}, or {late hours}) .
the small hours	3.
	head	hours
	syl	the small hours.
	def	the hours just after midnight.
till all hours	4.
	head	hours
	syl	till all hours.
	def	until very late.
hours	5.
	syl	hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an indefinite period of time.
hours	6.
	syl	hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called (in the Roman Catholic Church): {canonical hours}.
hours	6.a.
	syl	hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the seven times of the day laid down for the recitation of the prayers of the divine office.
hours	6.b.
	syl	hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the prayers recited at these times.
Hours	0.
	syl	Hours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for the {Horae}.
house	ety	Old English h*_us; related to Old High German h*_us, Gothic gudh*_us temple, Old Norse h*_us house
houses	infl
	head	house
	syl	hous:es
	pron	<1hauziz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
house	1.a.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building used as a home; dwelling.
house	1.b.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	house dog.
house	2.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	the people present in a house, esp. its usual occupants.
house	3.a.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building used for some specific purpose.
house	3.b.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a schoolhouse.
house	4.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a family line including ancestors and relatives, esp. a noble one.
	exam	1	the House of York.
house	5.a.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial company; firm.
	exam	1	a publishing house.
house	5.b.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	house style;
	exam	2	a house journal.
house	6.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an official deliberative or legislative body, such as one chamber of a bicameral legislature.
house	7.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a quorum in such a body (esp. in the phrase {make a house) }.
house	8.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwelling for a religious community.
house	9.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	any of the 12 divisions of the zodiac. See also {{planet} (sense 3)}.
house	10.a.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several divisions, esp. residential, of a large school.
house	10.b.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	house spirit.
house	11.a.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a hotel, restaurant, bar, inn, club, etc., or the management of such an establishment.
	exam	1	drinks on the house.
house	11.b.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	house rules.
house	12.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	the audience in a theatre or cinema.
house	13.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {brothel}.
house	14.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a hall in which an official deliberative or legislative body meets.
house	15.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	See {full house}.
house	16.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Curling.
	def	the 12-foot target circle around the tee.
house	17.
	syl	house
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any structure or shelter on the weather deck of a vessel.
bring the house down	18.
	head	house
	syl	bring the house down.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to win great applause.
house and home	19.
	head	house
	syl	house and home.
	def	an emphatic form of {home}.
like a house on fire	20.
	head	house
	syl	like a house on fire.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very well, quickly, or intensely.
open house	21.
	head	house
	syl	open house.
	def	free hospitality.
put one's house in order	22.
	head	house
	syl	put one's house in order.
	def	to settle or organize one's affairs.
safe as houses	23.
	head	house
	syl	safe as houses.
	qual	Brit.
	def	very secure.
house	24.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or serve as accommodation.
house	25.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or receive shelter or lodging.
house	26.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contain or cover, esp. in order to protect.
house	27.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (a piece of wood) into a mortise, joint, etc.
house	28.a.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to secure or stow.
house	28.b.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to secure (a topmast).
house	28.c.
	syl	house
	pron	<hauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to secure and stow (an anchor).
houseless	sub
	head	house
	syl	house+less
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	House
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
House	1.
	syl	House
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	def	See {House of Commons}.
House	2.
	syl	House
	pron	<haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the Stock Exchange.
house agent	0.
	syl	house a:gent
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {estate agent}.
house arrest	0.
	syl	house ar+rest
	pos	n.
	def	confinement to one's own home.
houseboat	0.
	syl	house+boat
	pron	<1haus2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a stationary boat or barge used as a home.
housebound	0.
	syl	house+bound
	pron	<1haus2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to leave one's house because of illness, injury, etc.
houseboy	0.
	syl	house+boy
	pron	<1haus2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a male domestic servant.
housebreaking	0.
	syl	house+break+ing
	pron	<1haus2brAkiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the act of entering a building as a trespasser for an unlawful purpose. Assimilated with burglary, 1968.
housebreaker	sub
	head	housebreaking
	syl	house+2break+er
	pos	n.
house-broken	0.
	syl	house-bro:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {house-trained}.
housecarl	ety	Old English h*_uscarl, from Old Norse h*_uskarl manservant, from h*_us #7house+ karl man; see #7churl 
housecarl	0.
	syl	house+carl
	pron	<1haus2ka:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a household warrior of Danish kings and noblemen.
housecoat	0.
	syl	house+coat
	pron	<1haus2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's loose robelike informal garment.
house-craft	0.
	syl	house-craft
	pos	n.
	def	skill in domestic management.
house factor	0.
	syl	house fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish term for {estate agent}.
housefather	0.
	syl	house+fath:er
	pron	<1haus2fa:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man in charge of the welfare of a particular group of children in an institution such as a children's home or approved school. &- {#!house+@!moth@.er}
houseflies	infl
	head	housefly
	syl	house+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
housefly	0.
	syl	house+fly
	pron	<1haus2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	a common dipterous fly, that frequents human habitations, spreads disease, and lays its eggs in carrion, decaying vegetables, etc.: family
house guest	0.
	syl	house guest
	pos	n.
	def	a guest at a house, esp. one who stays for a comparatively long time.
household	1.
	syl	house+hold
	pron	<1haus2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the people living together in one house collectively.
household	2.
	syl	house+hold
	pron	<1haus2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or used in the running of a household; domestic.
	exam	1	household management.
householder	0.
	syl	house+hold:er
	pron	<1haus2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or rents a house.
householdership	sub
	head	householder
	syl	house+2hold:er+2ship
	pos	n.
household gods	1.
	syl	house+hold gods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	deities of the home; lares and penates.
household gods	2.
	syl	house+hold gods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the essentials of domestic life.
word	alt
	head	household name
	or	household name
	syl	word
	pos	n.
household name	0.
	or	word
	syl	house+hold name
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is very well known.
household troops	0.
	syl	house+hold troops
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the infantry and cavalry regiments that carry out escort and guard duties for a head of state.
housekeeper	0.
	syl	house+keep:er
	pron	<1haus2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a woman, employed to run a household.
housekeeping	1.
	syl	house+keep:ing
	pron	<1haus2kEpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the running of a household.
housekeeping	2.
	syl	house+keep:ing
	pron	<1haus2kEpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	money allotted for housekeeping.
housel	ety	Old English h*_usl; related to Gothic hunsl sacrifice, Old Norse h*_usl 
housel	1.
	syl	hou+sel
	pron	<1hauzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval name for {Eucharist}.
housels	infl
	head	housel
	or	housels
	syl	hou+sels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
houselling	infl
	head	housel
	or	houseling
	syl	hou+sel+ling
	pos	vb.
houselled	infl
	head	housel
	or	houseled
	syl	hou+selled
	pos	vb.
houseling	infl
	head	housel
	or	houselling
	syl	hou+sel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
houseled	infl
	head	housel
	or	houselled
	syl	hou+seled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
housel	2.
	syl	hou+sel
	pron	<1hauzL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give the Eucharist to (someone).
houseleek	0.
	syl	house+leek
	pron	<1haus2lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World crassulaceous plant of the genus esp. which has a rosette of succulent leaves and pinkish flowers: grows on walls. Also called: {hen-and-chickens}.
house lights	0.
	syl	house lights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the lights in the auditorium of a theatre, cinema, etc.
houseline	0.
	syl	house+line
	pron	<1haus2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	tarred marline. Also called: {housing}.
housemaid	0.
	syl	house+maid
	pron	<1haus2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman employed to do housework, esp. one who is resident in the household.
housemaid's knee	0.
	syl	house+maid's knee
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation and swelling of the bursa in front of the kneecap, caused esp. by constant kneeling on a hard surface. Technical name: {prepatellar bursitis}.
housemen	infl
	head	houseman
	syl	house+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
houseman	0.
	syl	house+man
	pron	<1hausm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a junior doctor who is a member of the medical staff of a hospital. U.S. equivalent: {intern}.
house martin	0.
	syl	house mar+tin
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian swallow, with a slightly forked tail and a white and bluish-black plumage.
housemaster	0.
	syl	house+mas:ter
	pron	<1haus2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher, esp. in a boarding school, responsible for the pupils in his house.
housemistress	sub
	head	housemaster
	syl	house+mis:tress
	pron	<1haus2mistris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
house mouse	0.
	syl	house mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any of various greyish mice of the Old World genus esp. a common household pest in most parts of the world: family
House of Assembly	0.
	syl	House of As+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative assembly or the lower chamber of such an assembly, esp. in various British colonies and countries of the Commonwealth.
house of cards	0.
	syl	house of cards
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable situation, plan, etc.
House of Commons	0.
	syl	House of Com+mons
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, etc.
	def	the lower chamber of Parliament.
house of correction	0.
	syl	house of cor+rec+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a place of confinement for persons convicted of minor offences.
house of God	0.
	syl	house of God
	pos	n.
	def	a church, temple, or chapel.
house of ill fame	alt
	head	house of ill repute
	or	house of ill repute
	syl	house of ill fame
	pos	n.
house of ill repute	0.
	or	house of ill fame
	syl	house of ill re+pute
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic name for {brothel}.
House of Keys	0.
	syl	House of Keys
	pos	n.
	def	the lower chamber of the legislature of the Isle of Man.
House of Lords	0.
	syl	House of Lords
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the upper chamber of Parliament, composed of the peers of the realm.
House of Representatives	1.
	syl	House of Rep+re+sen+ta+tives
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the lower chamber of Congress.
House of Representatives	2.
	syl	House of Rep+re+sen+ta+tives
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	the lower chamber of Parliament.
House of Representatives	3.
	syl	House of Rep+re+sen+ta+tives
	pos	n.
	def	the sole chamber of New Zealand's Parliament: formerly the lower chamber.
House of Representatives	4.
	syl	House of Rep+re+sen+ta+tives
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the lower chamber in many state legislatures.
House of the People	0.
	syl	House of the Peo+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Lok Sabha}.
house organ	0.
	syl	house or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical published by an organization for its employees or clients.
house party	1.
	syl	house par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a party, usually in a country house, at which guests are invited to stay for several days.
house party	2.
	syl	house par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the guests who are invited.
doctor	alt
	head	house physician
	or	house physician
	syl	doc+tor
	pos	n.
house physician	0.
	or	doctor
	syl	house phy+si+cian
	pos	n.
	def	a physician who lives in a hospital or other institution where he is employed. Compare { {resident} (sense 6)}.
house plant	0.
	syl	house plant
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that can be grown indoors.
house-proud	0.
	syl	house-proud
	pos	adj.
	def	proud of the appearance, cleanliness, etc., of one's house, sometimes excessively so.
houseroom	1.
	syl	house+room
	pron	<1haus2rum>, <-2ru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	room for storage or lodging.
give (something) houseroom	2.
	head	houseroom
	syl	give (something) houseroom.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to have or keep (something) in one's house.
	exam	1	I wouldn't give that vase houseroom.
Houses of Parliament	1.
	syl	Hous:es of Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the building in which the House of Commons and the House of Lords assemble.
Houses of Parliament	2.
	syl	Hous:es of Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	these two chambers considered together.
house sparrow	0.
	syl	house spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian weaverbird, now established in North America and Australia. It has a brown streaked plumage with grey underparts. Also called (U.S.): {English sparrow}.
housetop	1.
	syl	house+top
	pron	<1haus2top>
	pos	n.
	def	the roof of a house.
proclaim from the housetops	2.
	head	housetop
	syl	proclaim from the housetops.
	def	to announce (something) publicly.
house-train	0.
	syl	house-train
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to train (pets) to urinate and defecate outside the house or in a special place.
House Un-American Activities Committee	0.
	syl	House Un-A:mer:i:can Ac+tiv:i+ties Com+mit+tee
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of the {Internal Security Committee} of the U.S. House of Representatives: notorious for its anti-Communist investigations in the late 1940s and 1950s. Acronym: {HUAC}.
house-warming	0.a.
	syl	house-warm:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a party given after moving into a new home.
house-warming	0.b.
	syl	house-warm:ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a house-warming party.
housewives	infl
	head	housewife
	syl	house+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
housewife	1.
	syl	house+wife
	pron	<1haus2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a married woman who keeps house, usually without having a full-time job.
housewife	2.
	syl	house+wife
	pron	<1huzif>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hussy, huswife}. a small sewing kit issued to soldiers.
housewifery	sub
	head	housewife
	syl	house+wif+er:y
	pron	<1haus2wif*ri>, <-2wifri>
	pos	n.
housewifely	0.
	syl	house+wife+ly
	pron	<1haus2wIfli>
	pos	adj.
	def	prudent and neat; domestic.
	exam	1	housewifely virtues.
housewifeliness	sub
	head	housewifely
	syl	house+2wife+li+ness
	pos	n.
housework	0.
	syl	house+work
	pron	<1haus2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the work of running a home, such as cleaning, cooking, etc.
houseworker	sub
	head	housework
	syl	house+2work:er
	pos	n.
housey-housey	ety	C20: so called from the cry of @6house&!@9 shouted by the winner of a game, probably from #7full house 
housey-housey	0.
	syl	hous:ey-hous:ey
	pron	<1hauzi1hauzi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bingo} or {lotto}.
housing	H1.1.a.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	def	houses or dwellings collectively.
housing	H1.1.b.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a housing problem.
housing	H1.2.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of providing with accommodation.
housing	H1.3.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole, recess, groove, or slot made in one wooden member to receive another.
housing	H1.4.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	def	a part designed to shelter, cover, contain, or support a component, such as a bearing, or a mechanism, such as a pump or wheel.
	exam	1	a bearing housing;
	exam	2	a motor housing;
	exam	3	a wheel housing.
housing	H1.5.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {houseline}.
housing	ety	C14: from Old French houce covering, of Germanic origin
housing	H2.0.
	syl	hous+ing
	pron	<1hauziG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for { {trappings} (sense 2)}.
housing estate	0.
	syl	hous+ing es+tate
	pos	n.
	def	a planned area of housing, often with its own shops and other amenities.
housing scheme	0.
	syl	hous+ing scheme
	pos	n.
	def	a local-authority housing plan. Often shortened to {scheme}.
A (lfred) E (dward) 	infl
	head	Housman
	syl	A (lfred) E (dward) .
	pos	n.
Housman	0.
	syl	Hous:man
	pron	<1hausm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1936, English poet and classical scholar, author of (1896) and (1922).
Houston	0.
	syl	Hou+ston
	pron	<1hju:st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in SE Texas, linked by the {Houston Ship Canal} to the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway: capital of the Republic of Texas (1837-39; 1842-45); site of the Manned Spacecraft Center (1964). Pop.: 1320018 (1973 est.).
houstonia	ety	C19: named after Dr. William Houston (died 1733), Scottish botanist
houstonia	0.
	syl	hous+to+ni:a
	pron	<hu:1st*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small North American rubiaceous plant of the genus having blue, white or purple flowers.
houting	ety	C19: from Dutch, from Middle Dutch houtic, of uncertain origin
houting	0.
	syl	hout+ing
	pron	<1hautiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a European whitefish, that lives in salt water but spawns in freshwater lakes: a valued food fish.
hove	0.
	syl	hove
	pron	<h*uv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {heave}.
Hove	0.
	syl	Hove
	pron	<h*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in S England, in East Sussex adjoining Brighton. Pop.: 72659 (1971).
hovel	ety	C15: of unknown origin
hovel	1.
	syl	hov+el
	pron	<1h^vL>, <1hov->
	pos	n.
	def	a ramshackle dwelling place.
hovel	2.
	syl	hov+el
	pron	<1h^vL>, <1hov->
	pos	n.
	def	an open shed for livestock, carts, etc.
hovel	3.
	syl	hov+el
	pron	<1h^vL>, <1hov->
	pos	n.
	def	the conical building enclosing a kiln.
hovels	infl
	head	hovel
	or	hovels
	syl	hov+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
hovelling	infl
	head	hovel
	or	hoveling
	syl	hov+el+ling
	pos	vb.
hovelled	infl
	head	hovel
	or	hoveled
	syl	hov+elled
	pos	vb.
hoveling	infl
	head	hovel
	or	hovelling
	syl	hov+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
hoveled	infl
	head	hovel
	or	hovelled
	syl	hov+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
hovel	4.
	syl	hov+el
	pron	<1h^vL>, <1hov->
	pos	vb.
	def	to shelter or be sheltered in a hovel.
hover	ety	C14 hoveren, variant of hoven, of obscure origin
hover	1.
	syl	hov+er
	pron	<1hov*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain suspended in one place.
hover	2.
	syl	hov+er
	pron	<1hov*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of certain birds, esp. hawks
	def	to remain in one place in the air by rapidly beating the wings.
hover	3.
	syl	hov+er
	pron	<1hov*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to linger uncertainly in a nervous or solicitous way.
hover	4.
	syl	hov+er
	pron	<1hov*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in a state of indecision.
hover	5.
	syl	hov+er
	pron	<1hov*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of hovering.
hoverer	sub
	head	hover
	syl	hov+er+er
	pos	n.
hoveringly	sub
	head	hover
	syl	hov+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
hovercraft	0.
	syl	hov:er+craft
	pron	<1hov*2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle that is able to travel across both land and water on a cushion of air. The cushion is produced by fans or a peripheral ring of nozzles.
hover fly	0.
	syl	hov+er fly
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous fly of the family with a typically hovering flight, esp. which mimics a wasp.
hoverport	0.
	syl	hov:er+port
	pron	<1hov*2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port for hovercraft.
hovertrain	0.
	syl	hov:er+train
	pron	<1hov*2trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a train that moves over a concrete track and is supported while in motion by a cushion of air supplied by powerful fans.
how	ety	Old English hu; related to Old Frisian h*_u, Old High German hweo 
how	H1.1.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in what way?? in what manner?? by what means??.
	exam	1	how did it happen??
how	H1.2.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	to what extent??.
	exam	1	how tall is he??
how	H1.3.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	how good?? how well?? what...like??.
	exam	1	how did she sing??
	exam	2	how was the holiday??
how about	4.
	head	how
	syl	how about??
	def	used to suggest something.
	exam	1	how about asking her??
	exam	2	how about a cup of tea??
how are you	5.
	head	how
	syl	how are you??
	def	what is your state of health??
how come	6.
	head	how
	syl	how come??
	qual	Informal.
	def	what is the reason (that)??.
	exam	1	how come you told him??
how	H1.7.a.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	is this satisfactory as regards&e.
	exam	1	how's that for size??
how	H1.7.b.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	an exclamation used to draw attention to a quality, deed, etc..
	exam	1	how is that for endurance??
how	H1.8.a.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	what is your opinion??
how	H1.8.b.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Cricket. an appeal to the umpire
	def	is the batsman out??
how now	9.
	head	how
	or	how so
	syl	how now??
	qual	Archaic.
	def	what is the meaning of this??
how	H1.10.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {as how}. that.
	exam	1	he told me as how the shop was closed.
how	H1.11.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in whatever way.
	exam	1	do it how you wish.
and how	12.
	head	how
	syl	and how&!
	usage	intensifier
	def	very much so&!.
here's how	13.
	head	how
	syl	here's how&!
	usage	as a toast
	def	good health&! {~}
how	H1.14.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	the way a thing is done.
	exam	1	the how of it.
how	ety	C19: of Siouan origin; related to Dakota h*'ao 
how	H2.0.
	syl	how
	pron	<hau>
	pos	interj.
	def	a greeting supposed to be or have been used by American Indians and often used humorously.
Catherine	1.
	head	Howard
	syl	Cath:er:ine.
	def	??1521-42, fifth wife of Henry VIII of England; beheaded.
Charles	2.
	head	Howard
	syl	Charles
	def	Lord Howard of Effingham and 1st Earl of Nottingham. 1536-1624, Lord High Admiral of England (1585-1618). He commanded the fleet that defeated the Spanish Armada (1588).
Howard	3.
	syl	How:ard
	pron	<1hau*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Eb@.e@.ne@.zer}. 1850-1928, English town planner, who introduced garden cities.
Henry	4.
	head	Howard
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	See (Earl of) {Surrey}.
John	5.
	head	Howard
	syl	John.
	def	1726-90, English prison reformer.
	infl
	head	howbeit
	syl	~
	qual	Archaic.
howbeit	1.
	syl	how+be+it
	pron	<hau1bEit>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	however.
howbeit	2.
	syl	how+be+it
	pron	<hau1bEit>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	though; although.
howdah	ety	C18: from Hindi haudah, from Arabic haudaj load carried by elephant or camel
howdah	0.
	syl	how+dah
	pron	<1haud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat for riding on an elephant's back, esp. one with a canopy.
how do you do	1.
	syl	how do you do
	pos	interj.
	def	Also: {how do??, how d'ye do}?? a formal greeting said by people who are being introduced to each other or are meeting for the first time.
how-do-you-do	infl
	head	how do you do
	syl	how-do-you-do.
	pos	n.
how do you do	2.
	syl	how do you do
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult situation.
howdy	ety	C16: from the phrase how d'ye do 
howdy	0.
	syl	how+dy
	pron	<1haudi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal word for {hello}.
Elias	1.
	head	Howe
	syl	E:li:as.
	def	1819-67, U.S. inventor of the sewing machine (1846).
Richard	2.
	head	Howe
	syl	Rich:ard
	def	4th Viscount Howe. 1726-99, British admiral: served (1776-78) in the War of American Independence and commanded the Channel fleet against France, winning the Battle of the Glorious First of June (1794).
Howe	3.
	syl	Howe
	pron	<hau>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Wil@.liam}, 5th Viscount Howe. 1729-1814, British general; commander in chief (1776-78) of British forces in the War of American Independence.
howe'er	0.
	syl	how:e'er
	pron	<hau1e*>
	usage	sentence connector, adv.
	def	a poetic contraction of {however}.
however	1.
	syl	how+ev:er
	pron	<hau1ev*>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	still; nevertheless.
however	2.
	syl	how+ev:er
	pron	<hau1ev*>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	on the other hand; yet.
however	3.
	syl	how+ev:er
	pron	<hau1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	by whatever means; in whatever manner.
however	4.
	syl	how+ev:er
	pron	<hau1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	degree
	def	no matter how.
	exam	1	however long it takes, finish it.
however	5.
	syl	how+ev:er
	pron	<hau1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	an emphatic form of {how%1} (sense 1).
howf	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
howf	0.
	syl	howf
	pron	<hauf>, <h*uf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a public house.
howitzer	ety	C16: from Dutch houwitser, from German Haubitze, from Czech houfnice stone-sling
howitzer	0.
	syl	how+itz+er
	pron	<1hauits*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cannon having a short or medium barrel with a low muzzle velocity and a steep angle of fire.
howl	ety	C14 houlen; related to Middle High German hiuweln, Middle Dutch h*_ulen, Danish hyle 
howl	1.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	n.
	def	a long plaintive cry or wail characteristic of a wolf or hound.
howl	2.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar cry of pain or sorrow.
howl	3.a.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is very funny.
howl	3.b.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged outburst of laughter.
howl	4.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an unwanted prolonged high-pitched sound produced by a sound-producing system as a result of feedback.
howl	5.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express in a howl or utter such cries.
howl	6.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the wind, etc.
	def	to make a wailing noise.
howl	7.
	syl	howl
	pron	<haul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to shout or laugh.
Howland Island	0.
	syl	How+land Is+land
	pron	<1haul*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small island in the central Pacific, near the equator northwest of Phoenix Island: U.S. airfield. Area: 2.6 sq. km (1 sq. mile).
howl down	0.
	syl	howl down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent (a speaker) from being heard by shouting disapprovingly.
howler	1.
	syl	howl+er
	pron	<1haul*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {howler monkey}. any large New World monkey of the genus inhabiting tropical forests in South America and having a loud howling cry.
howler	2.
	syl	howl+er
	pron	<1haul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a glaring mistake.
howler	3.
	syl	howl+er
	pron	<1haul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a device that produces a loud tone in a telephone receiver to attract attention when the receiver is incorrectly replaced.
howler	4.
	syl	howl+er
	pron	<1haul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that howls.
howlet	ety	C15: diminutive of howle #7owl 
howlet	0.
	syl	how+let
	pron	<1haulit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, poetic.
	def	another word for {owl}.
howlingly	sub
	head	howling
	syl	howl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Howrah	0.
	syl	How+rah
	pron	<1haur*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in E India, in West Bengal on the Hooghly River opposite Calcutta. Pop.: 737877 (1971).
howsoever	0.
	syl	how+so+ev:er
	pron	<2haus*u1ev*>
	usage	sentence connector, adv.
	def	a less common word for {however}.
howtowdie	ety	from Scottish
howtowdie	0.
	syl	how+tow+die
	pron	<hau1taudi>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish dish of boiled chicken with poached eggs and spinach.
Enver	infl
	head	Hoxha
	syl	En:ver
	pron	<1AmvAr>
	pos	n.
Hoxha	0.
	syl	Hox:ha
	pron	Albanian <1hoJa>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, Albanian statesman: founded the Albanian Communist Party in 1941 and has been its first secretary since 1954.
hoy	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch hoei 
hoy	H1.1.
	syl	hoy
	pron	<hci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a freight barge.
hoy	H1.2.
	syl	hoy
	pron	<hci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a coastal fishing and trading vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used during the 17th and 18th centuries.
hoy	ety	C14: variant of #7hey 
hoy	H2.0.
	syl	hoy
	pron	<hci>
	pos	interj.
	def	a cry used to attract attention or drive animals.
hoya	ety	C19: named after Thomas Hoy (died 1821), English gardener
hoya	0.
	syl	hoy:a
	pron	<1hci*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the asclepiadaceous genus of E Asia and Australia, esp. the waxplant.
hoyden	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch heidijn heathen
hoiden	alt
	head	hoyden
	or	hoyden
	syl	hoi+den
	pron	<1hcidN>
	pos	n.
hoyden	0.
	or	hoiden
	syl	hoy+den
	pron	<1hcidN>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild boisterous girl; tomboy.
hoydenish	sub
	head	hoyden
	or	hoidenish
	syl	hoy+den+ish
	pos	adj.
hoidenish	sub
	head	hoyden
	or	hoydenish
	syl	hoi+den+ish
	pos	adj.
hoydenishness	sub
	head	hoyden
	or	hoidenishness
	syl	hoy+den+ish+ness
	pos	n.
hoidenishness	sub
	head	hoyden
	or	hoydenishness
	syl	hoi+den+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Hoylake	0.
	syl	Hoy+lake
	pron	<1hci2lAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in NW England, in Merseyside on the Irish Sea. Pop.: 32196 (1971).
Hoyle	ety	after Sir Edmund Hoyle, 18th-century English authority on games, its compiler
Hoyle	H1.0.
	syl	Hoyle
	pron	<hcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative book of rules for card games.
Hoyle	H2.0.
	syl	Hoyle
	pron	<hcil>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred}. born 1915, English astronomer and writer: his books include (1950) and (1955), and science-fiction writings.
HP	1.
	syl	H.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit.
	def	hire purchase.
HP	2.
	syl	H.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {hp} horse?!power.
HP	3.
	syl	H.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	high pressure.
HP	4.
	syl	H.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Houses of Parliament. {~} Also (for senses 1-3): {h.p}.
hq	alt
	head	HQ
	or	HQ
	syl	h.q.
HQ	0.
	or	hq
	syl	H.Q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	headquarters.
hr	alt
	or	hr
	syl	hr
hr	0.
	or	hr
	syl	hr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hour.
HR	1.
	syl	H.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit.
	def	Home Rule.
HR	2.
	syl	H.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S.
	def	House of Rep?!resentatives.
Hradec Kr'alov'e	0.
	syl	Hra+dec Kr*'a+lo+v*'e
	pron	Czech <1hradets> <1kra:lcve:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Czechoslovakia, on the Elbe River. Pop.: 68160 (1968 est.). German name: {K*"oniggr*"atz}.
HRE	0.
	syl	H.R.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Holy Roman Emperor Empire.
HRH	0.
	syl	H.R.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	His Her) Royal Highness.
Hrvatska	0.
	syl	Hr:vat+ska
	pron	<1hrva:tska:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Serbo-Croatian name for {Croatia}.
hs	ety	Latin: in this sense
hs	0.
	syl	h.s.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hoc sensu.
HS	0.
	syl	H.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Home Secretary.
HSH	0.
	syl	H.S.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	His Her) Serene Highness.
Hsi	0.
	syl	Hsi
	pron	<SE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Si}.
Hsia-men	0.
	syl	Hsia-men
	pron	<1Sja:1men>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the modern Chinese name for {Amoy}.
Hsian	0.
	syl	Hsian
	pron	<Sja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sian}.
Hsiang	0.
	syl	Hsiang
	pron	<Sja:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Siang}.
Hsin-hai-lien	0.
	syl	Hsin-hai-lien
	pron	<1Sin> <1hI> <1ljen>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sinhailien}.
Hsining	0.
	syl	Hsi+ning
	pron	<1Si:1niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sining}.
Hsinking	0.
	syl	Hsin+king
	pron	<1Sin1kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1932-45) of {Changchun}.
HSM	0.
	syl	H.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	His Her) Serene Majesty.
Hsuan T'ung	0.
	syl	Hs*"uan T'ung
	pron	<1Swa:n> <1tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	the title as emperor of China of (Henry) {Pu-yi}.
Hsu-chou	0.
	syl	Hs*"u-chou
	pron	<1Su:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {S*"uchou}.
HT	0.
	syl	HT
	qual	Physics. abbrev. for
	def	high tension.
ht	0.
	syl	ht.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	height.
Hts	0.
	syl	Hts.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in place names
	def	Heights.
Huai-nan	0.
	syl	Huai-nan
	pron	<1hwI1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in Anhwei province north of Hofei. Pop.: 600000 (1970 est.).
Hua Kuo-feng	0.
	syl	Hua Kuo-feng
	pron	<1hwa:> <kw*u> <1feG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Chinese Communist statesman; prime minister of China since 1976.
Huambo	0.
	syl	Huam+bo
	pron	Portuguese <1wambu>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Angola: designated by the Portuguese as the future capital of the country. Pop.: 61885 (1970). Former name (1928-73): {Nova Lisboa}.
Huang Hua	0.
	syl	Huang Hua
	pron	<hw@G> <hwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Chinese Communist statesman; minister for foreign affairs since 1976.
Hu'ascar	0.
	syl	Hu*'as:car
	pron	Spanish <1waskar>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1533, Inca ruler (1525-33): murdered by his half brother Atahualpa.
Huasc'an	alt
	head	Huascar'an
	or	Huascar'an
	syl	Huas+c*'an
	pron	Spanish <was1kan>
	pos	n.
Huascar'an	0.
	or	Huasc'an
	syl	Huas+ca+r*'an
	pron	Spanish <2waska1ran>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in W Peru, in the Peruvian Andes: the highest peak in Peru; avalanche in 1962 destroyed village and killed over 3000 people. Height: 6768 m (22205 ft.).
hub	ety	C17: probably variant of #7hob %1
hub	1.
	syl	hub
	pos	h^b; n.
	def	the central portion of a wheel, propeller, fan, etc., through which the axle passes.
hub	2.
	syl	hub
	pos	h^b; n.
	def	the focal point.
Edwin Powell	infl
	head	Hubble
	syl	Ed:win Pow:ell.
	pos	n.
Hubble	0.
	syl	Hub:ble
	pron	<1h^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	1889-1953, U.S. astronomer, noted for his investigations of nebulae and the recession of the galaxies.
hubble-bubble	ety	C17: rhyming jingle based on #7bubble 
hubble-bubble	1.
	syl	hub:ble-bub:ble
	pron	<1h^bL1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hookah}.
hubble-bubble	2.
	syl	hub:ble-bub:ble
	pron	<1h^bL1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	hubbub; turmoil.
hubble-bubble	3.
	syl	hub:ble-bub:ble
	pron	<1h^bL1b^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bubbling or gargling sound.
Hubble constant	ety	C20: named after E. P. H#7ubble 
Hubble constant	0.
	syl	Hub:ble con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the recessional velocity of a galaxy to its distance, the recessional velocity being determined from its red shift. It is equal to approximately 0.12 m s%-%1parsec%-%1.
hubbub	ety	C16: probably from Irish hooboobbes; compare Scottish Gaelic ubub&! an exclamation of contempt
hubbub	1.
	syl	hub+bub
	pron	<1h^b^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused noise of many voices.
hubbub	2.
	syl	hub+bub
	pron	<1h^b^b>
	pos	n.
	def	uproar.
hubby	ety	C17: by shortening and altering
hubbies	infl
	head	hubby
	syl	hub+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hubby	0.
	syl	hub+by
	pron	<1h^bi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {husband}.
hubcap	0.
	syl	hub+cap
	pron	<1h^b2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal cap fitting onto the hub of a wheel, esp. a stainless steel or chromium-plated one.
Hubli	0.
	syl	Hub+li
	pron	<1hu:bli>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in NW Mysore: incorpo?!rated with Dharwar in 1961; educational and trading centre. Pop. (with Dharwar): 379116 (1971).
hubris	ety	C19: from Greek
hybris	alt
	head	hubris
	or	hubris
	syl	hy+bris
	pos	n.
hubris	1.
	or	hybris
	syl	hu+bris
	pron	<1hju:bris>
	pos	n.
	def	pride or arrogance.
hubris	2.
	or	hybris
	syl	hu+bris
	pron	<1hju:bris>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek tragedy
	def	an excess of ambition, pride, etc., ultimately causing the transgressor's ruin.
hubristic	sub
	head	hubris
	or	hybristic
	syl	hu+1bris+tic
	pos	adj.
hybristic	sub
	head	hubris
	or	hubristic
	syl	hy+1bris+tic
	pos	adj.
huckaback	ety	C17: of unknown origin
huckaback	0.
	syl	huck:a+back
	pron	<1h^k*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse absorbent linen or cotton fabric used for towels and informal shirts, etc. Also: {huck} (h^k).
huckle	ety	C16: diminutive of Middle English huck hip, haunch; perhaps related to Old Norse h*_uka to squat
huckle	1.
	syl	huck+le
	pron	<1h^kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the hip or haunch.
huckle	2.
	syl	huck+le
	pron	<1h^kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a projecting or humped part.
huckleberry	ety	C17: probably a variant of hurtleberry, of unknown origin
huckleberries	infl
	head	huckleberry
	syl	huck:le+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
huckleberry	1.
	syl	huck:le+ber:ry
	pron	<1h^kL2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any American ericaceous shrub of the genus having edible dark blue berries with large seeds.
huckleberry	2.
	syl	huck:le+ber:ry
	pron	<1h^kL2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these shrubs.
huckleberry	3.
	syl	huck:le+ber:ry
	pron	<1h^kL2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blueberry}.
huckleberry	4.
	syl	huck:le+ber:ry
	pron	<1h^kL2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. name for { {whortleberry} (sense 1)}.
hucklebone	1.
	syl	huck:le+bone
	pron	<1h^kL2b*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the anklebone; talus.
hucklebone	2.
	syl	huck:le+bone
	pron	<1h^kL2b*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the hipbone; innominate bone.
huckster	ety	C12: perhaps from Middle Dutch hoekster, from hoeken to carry on the back
huckster	1.
	syl	huck+ster
	pron	<1h^kst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses aggressive or questionable methods of selling.
huckster	2.
	syl	huck+ster
	pron	<1h^kst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a person who sells small articles or fruit in the street.
huckster	3.
	syl	huck+ster
	pron	<1h^kst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who writes for radio or television advertisements.
huckster	4.
	syl	huck+ster
	pron	<1h^kst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to peddle.
huckster	5.
	syl	huck+ster
	pron	<1h^kst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell or advertise aggressively or questionably.
huckster	6.
	syl	huck+ster
	pron	<1h^kst*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to haggle over.
hucksterism	sub
	head	huckster
	syl	huck+ster+ism
	pos	n.
Huddersfield	0.
	syl	Hud+ders+field
	pron	<1h^d*z2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire on the River Colne: textile industry. Pop.: 130964 (1971).
huddle	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; compare Middle English hoderen to wrap up
huddle	1.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a heaped or crowded mass of people or things.
huddle	2.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a private or impromptu conference (esp. in the phrase {go into a huddle) }.
huddle	3.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crowd or cause to crowd or nestle closely together.
huddle	4.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to draw or hunch (oneself), as through cold.
huddle	5.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to meet and confer privately.
huddle	6.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to do (something) in a careless way.
huddle	7.
	syl	hud+dle
	pron	<1h^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to put on (clothes) hurriedly.
huddler	sub
	head	huddle
	syl	hud+dler
	pos	n.
Trevor	infl
	head	Huddleston
	syl	Tre:vor.
	pos	n.
Huddleston	0.
	syl	Hud:dle:ston
	pron	<1h^dLst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, English prelate; suffragan bishop of Stepney (1968-78) and bishop of Mauritius since 1978.
hudibrastic	ety	C18: after Hudibras, poem (1663-68) by Samuel Butler
hudibrastic	0.
	syl	hu+di+bras+tic
	pron	<2hju:di1br@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	mock-heroic in style.
Henry	1.
	head	Hudson
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	died 1611, English navigator: he explored the Hudson River (1609) and Hudson Bay (1610), where his crew mutinied and cast him adrift to die.
W (illiam) H (enry) 	2.
	head	Hudson
	syl	W (illiam) H (enry) .
	def	1841-1922, English naturalist and novelist, born in Argentina, noted esp. for his romance (1904) and the autobiographical (1918).
Hudson Bay	0.
	syl	Hud+son Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inland sea in NE Canada: linked with the Atlantic by {Hudson Strait}; the S extension forms James Bay; discovered in 1610 by Henry Hudson. Area (excluding James Bay): 647500 sq. km (250000 sq. miles).
Hudson River	0.
	syl	Hud+son Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E New York State, flowing generally south into Upper New York Bay: linked to the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Lake Champlain by the New York State Barge Canal and the canalized Mohawk River. Length: 492 km (306 miles).
Hudson's Bay Company	0.
	syl	Hud+son's Bay Com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	an English company chartered in 1670 to trade in all parts of North America drained by rivers flowing into Hudson Bay.
Hudson seal	0.
	syl	Hud+son seal
	pos	n.
	def	muskrat fur that has been dressed and dyed to resemble sealskin.
hue	ety	Old English h*_iw beauty; related to Old Norse h*_y fine hair, Gothic hiwi form
hue	1.
	syl	hue
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribute of colour that enables an observer to classify it as red, green, blue, purple, etc., and excludes white, black, and shades of grey. See also {colour}.
hue	2.
	syl	hue
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shade of a colour.
hue	3.
	syl	hue
	pron	<hju:>
	pos	n.
	def	aspect; complexion.
	exam	1	a different hue on matters.
Hu'e	0.
	syl	Hu*'e
	qual	French
	def	we) a port in central Vietnam, on the delta of the {Hu*'e River} near the South China Sea: former capital of the kingdom of Annam, of French Indochina (1883-1946), and of Central Vietnam (1946-54). Pop.: 199893 (1971).
hue and cry	ety	C16: from Anglo-French hu et cri, from Old French hue outcry, from huer to shout, from hu&! shout of warning+ cri #7cry 
hue and cry	1.
	syl	hue and cry
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the pursuit of a suspected criminal with loud cries in order to raise the alarm.
hue and cry	2.
	syl	hue and cry
	pos	n.
	def	any loud public outcry.
hued	0.a.
	syl	hued
	pron	<hju:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	having a hue or colour as specified.
hued	0.b.
	syl	hued
	pron	<hju:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	rosy-hued dawn.
Huelva	0.
	syl	Huel+va
	pron	Spanish <1wAl$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Spain, between the estuaries of the Odiel and Tinto Rivers: exports copper and other ores. Pop.: 96689 (1970). Latin name: {Onuba}.
Huesca	0.
	syl	Hues+ca
	pron	Spanish <1wAska>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain: Roman town, site of Quintus Sertorius' school (76 #7b.c.) ; 15th-century cathedral and ancient palace of Aragonese kings. Pop.: 33185 (1970). Latin name: {Osca}.
huff	ety	C16: of imitative origin; compare #7puff  &- #!huff+ish or #!huff@.y adj. &- #!huff@.i+ness or #!huff+ish+ness n.
huff	1.
	syl	huff
	pos	h^f; n.
	def	a passing mood of anger or pique (esp. in the phrase {in a huff) }.
huff	2.
	syl	huff
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become angry or resentful.
huff	3.
	syl	huff
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to blow or puff heavily.
huff	4.
	syl	huff
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {blow}. to remove (an opponent's draught) from the board for failure to make a capture.
huff	5.
	syl	huff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to bully.
Hufuf	0.
	syl	Hu+fuf
	pron	<hu1fu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Al Hufuf}.
hug	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse hugga to comfort, Old English hogian to take care of
hugs	infl
	head	hug
	syl	hugs
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
hugging	infl
	head	hug
	syl	hug+ging
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
hugged	infl
	head	hug
	syl	hugged.
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
hug	1.
	syl	hug
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to clasp (another person or thing) tightly or (of two people) to cling close together; embrace.
hug	2.
	syl	hug
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to keep close to a shore, kerb, etc.
hug	3.
	syl	hug
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cling to (beliefs, etc.); cherish.
hug	4.
	syl	hug
	pos	h^g; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to congratulate (oneself); be delighted with (oneself).
hug	5.
	syl	hug
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a tight or fond embrace.
huggable	sub
	head	hug
	syl	hug+ga:ble
	pos	adj.
hugger	sub
	head	hug
	syl	hug+ger
	pos	n.
huge	ety	C13: from Old French ahuge, of uncertain origin &- #!huge+ness n.
huge	0.
	syl	huge
	pron	<hju:J>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely large in size, amount, or scope. Archaic form: {hugeous}.
hugely	0.
	syl	huge+ly
	pron	<1hju:Jli>
	pos	adv.
	def	very much; enormously.
huggermugger	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
huggermugger	1.
	syl	hug+ger+mug+ger
	pron	<1h^g*2m^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	confusion.
huggermugger	2.
	syl	hug+ger+mug+ger
	pron	<1h^g*2m^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	secrecy.
huggermugger	3.
	syl	hug+ger+mug+ger
	pron	<1h^g*2m^g*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	with secrecy.
huggermugger	4.
	syl	hug+ger+mug+ger
	pron	<1h^g*2m^g*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in confusion.
huggermugger	5.
	syl	hug+ger+mug+ger
	pron	<1h^g*2m^g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to keep secret.
huggermugger	6.
	syl	hug+ger+mug+ger
	pron	<1h^g*2m^g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to act secretly.
Hugh Capet	0.
	syl	Hugh Ca:pet
	pron	<1hju:> <1k@pit>, <1kApit>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Hugh) {Capet}.
Howard	1.
	head	Hughes
	syl	How:ard.
	def	1905-76, U.S. industrialist, aviator, and film producer. He became a total recluse during the last years of his life.
Richard (Arthur Warren)	2.
	head	Hughes
	syl	Rich:ard (Arthur Warren)
	def	1900-76, English novelist. He wrote (1929), (1938), and (1961).
Ted	3.
	head	Hughes
	syl	Ted.
	def	born 1930, English poet: his works include (1957) and (1970).
Thomas	4.
	head	Hughes
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1822-96, English novelist; author of (1857).
William Morris	5.
	head	Hughes
	syl	Wil:liam Mor:ris.
	def	1864-1952, Australian statesman, born in Wales: prime minister of Australia (1915-23).
Hughie	0.
	syl	Hugh:ie
	pron	<1hju:i>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the god of rain (esp. in the phrase {send her down, Hughie&}!) .
hug-me-tight	0.
	syl	hug-me-tight
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's knitted jacket.
Victor (Marie)	infl
	head	Hugo
	syl	Vic:tor (Marie)
	pron	<vik1tc:r>
	pos	n.
Hugo	0.
	syl	Hu:go
	pron	<1hju:g*u>, French <y1go>
	pos	n.
	def	1802-85, French poet, novelist, and dramatist; leader of the romantic movement in France. His works include the volumes of verse (1831) and (1856), the novels (1831) and (1862), and the plays (1830) and (1838).
Huguenot	ety	C16: from French, from Genevan dialect eyguenot one who opposed annexation by Savoy, ultimately from Swiss German Eidgenoss confederate; influenced by Hugues, surname of 16th-century Genevan burgomaster
Huguenot	1.
	syl	Hu+gue:not
	pron	<1hju:g*2n*u>, <-2not>
	pos	n.
	def	a French Calvinist, esp. of the 16th or 17th centuries.
Huguenot	2.
	syl	Hu+gue:not
	pron	<1hju:g*2n*u>, <-2not>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating the French Protestant Church.
Huguenotic	sub
	head	Huguenot
	syl	Hu+gue:1not+ic
	pos	adj.
Huguenotism	sub
	head	Huguenot
	syl	Hu+gue:2not+ism
	pos	n.
huh	0.
	syl	huh
	pos	spelling; pron. h^; interj.
	def	an exclamation of derision, bewilderment, enquiry, etc.
Hu-ho-hao-t'e	alt
	head	Huhehot
	or	Huhehot
	syl	Hu-ho-hao-t'e
	pron	<2hu:h*u> <hau1tA>
	pos	n.
Huhehot	0.
	or	Hu-ho-hao-t'e
	syl	Hu+he+hot
	pron	<2hu:hi1hot> <2hu:i->
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N China, capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (since 1954) and former capital of Suiy*"uan province; Inner Mongolia University (1957). Pop.: 320000 (1958 est.).
hula-hula	alt
	head	hula
	or	hula
	syl	hu:la-hu:la
	pos	n.
hula	0.
	or	hula-hula
	syl	hu:la
	pron	<1hu:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hawaiian dance performed by a woman.
Hula-Hoop	0.
	syl	Hu:la-Hoop
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a light hoop that is whirled around the body by movements of the waist and hips.
hula skirt	0.
	syl	hu:la skirt
	pos	n.
	def	a skirt made of long grass attached to a waistband and worn by hula dancers.
hulk	ety	Old English hulc, from Medieval Latin hulca, from Greek holkas barge, from helkein to tow
hulk	1.
	syl	hulk
	pos	h^lk; n.
	def	the body of an abandoned vessel.
hulk	2.
	syl	hulk
	pos	h^lk; n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a large or unwieldy vessel.
hulk	3.
	syl	hulk
	pos	h^lk; n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a large ungainly person or thing.
hulk	4.
	syl	hulk
	pos	h^lk; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the frame or hull of a ship, used as a storehouse, etc., or (esp. in 19th-century Britain) as a prison.
hulk	5.
	syl	hulk
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to move clumsily.
hulk	6.
	syl	hulk
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to rise massively.
hulking	0.
	syl	hulk+ing
	pron	<1h^lkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	big and ungainly. Also: {hulky}.
hull	ety	Old English hulu; related to Old High German helawa, Old English helan to hide
hull	1.
	syl	hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	the main body of a vessel, tank, flying boat, etc.
hull	2.
	syl	hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	the persistent calyx at the base of a strawberry, raspberry, or similar fruit.
hull	3.
	syl	hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	the outer casing of a missile, rocket, etc. {~}
hull	4.
	syl	hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	to remove the hulls from (fruit).
hull	5.
	syl	hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce the hull of (a vessel, tank, etc.).
huller	sub
	head	hull
	syl	hull+er
	pos	n.
hull-less	sub
	head	hull
	syl	hull-less
	pos	adj.
Hull	H1.1.
	syl	Hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	a port in NE England, administrative centre of Humberside: the largest fishing port in Britain; university (1929). Pop.: 285472 (1971). Official name: {Kingston upon Hull}.
Hull	H1.2.
	syl	Hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in SW Quebec on the River Ottawa: a centre of the timber trade and associated industries. Pop.: 63580 (1971).
Cordell	infl
	head	Hull
	syl	Cor:dell.
	pos	h^l; n.
Hull	H2.0.
	syl	Hull
	pos	h^l; n.
	def	1871-1955, U.S. statesman; secretary of state (1933-44). He helped to found the U.N.: Nobel peace prize 1945.
hullabaloo	ety	C18: perhaps from interjection #7hallo+ Scottish baloo lullaby
hullaballoo	alt
	head	hullabaloo
	or	hullabaloo
	syl	hul+la+bal+loo
	pron	<2h^l*b*1lu:>
	pos	n.
hullabaloos	infl
	head	hullabaloo
	syl	hul+la+ba+loos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hullabaloo	0.
	or	hullaballoo
	syl	hul+la+ba+loo
	pron	<2h^l*b*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	loud confused noise, esp. of protest; commotion.
hull down	1.
	syl	hull down
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a ship
	def	having its hull concealed by the horizon.
hull down	2.
	syl	hull down
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tank
	def	having only its turret visible.
hullo	0.
	syl	hul+lo
	pron	<h^1l*u>
	usage	sentence substitute, n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hello}.
T (homas) E (rnest) 	infl
	head	Hulme
	syl	T (homas) E (rnest) .
	pos	n.
Hulme	0.
	syl	Hul:me
	pron	<hju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1917, English literary critic and poet; a proponent of imagism.
hum	ety	C14: of imitative origin; compare Dutch hommelen, Old High German humbal bumblebee
hums	infl
	head	hum
	syl	hums
	pos	h^m; vb.
humming	infl
	head	hum
	syl	hum+ming
	pos	h^m; vb.
hummed	infl
	head	hum
	syl	hummed.
	pos	h^m; vb.
hum	1.
	syl	hum
	pos	h^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a low continuous vibrating sound like that of a prolonged
hum	2.
	syl	hum
	pos	h^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to sing with the lips closed.
hum	3.
	syl	hum
	pos	h^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter an indistinct sound, as in hesitation; hem.
hum	4.
	syl	hum
	pos	h^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be in a state of feverish activity.
hum	5.
	syl	hum
	pos	h^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to smell unpleasant.
hum	6.
	syl	hum
	pos	h^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral., informal.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to borrow or scrounge.
hum and haw	7.
	head	hum
	syl	hum and haw.
	def	See { {hem%2} (sense 3)}.
hum	8.
	syl	hum
	pos	n.
	def	a low continuous murmuring sound.
hum	9.
	syl	hum
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an undesired low-frequency noise in the output of an amplifier or receiver, esp. one caused by the power supply.
hum	10.
	syl	hum
	pos	interj. n.
	def	an indistinct sound of hesitation, embarrassment, etc.; hem.
hummer	sub
	head	hum
	syl	hum+mer
	pos	n.
human	ety	C14: from Latin h*_um*_anus; related to Latin hom*_o man
human	1.
	syl	hu+man
	pron	<hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterizing, or relating to man and mankind.
	exam	1	human nature.
human	2.
	syl	hu+man
	pron	<hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of people.
	exam	1	the human race;
	exam	2	a human chain.
human	3.
	syl	hu+man
	pron	<hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the attributes of man as opposed to animals, divine beings, or machines.
	exam	1	human failings.
human	4.a.
	syl	hu+man
	pron	<hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind or considerate.
human	4.b.
	syl	hu+man
	pron	<hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	natural. {~}
human	5.
	syl	hu+man
	pron	<hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a human being; person.
human-like	sub
	head	human
	syl	hu+man-2like
	pos	adj.
humanness	sub
	head	human
	syl	hu+man+ness
	pos	n.
human being	0.
	syl	hu+man be+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the races of person; man, woman, or child.
humane	ety	C16: variant of #7human 
humane	1.
	syl	hu+mane
	pron	<hju:1mAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by kindness, mercy, sympathy, etc.
humane	2.
	syl	hu+mane
	pron	<hju:1mAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflicting as little pain as possible.
	exam	1	a humane killing.
humane	3.
	syl	hu+mane
	pron	<hju:1mAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	civilizing or liberal (esp. in the phrases {humane studies, humane education) }.
humanely	sub
	head	humane
	syl	hu+1mane+ly
	pos	adv.
humaneness	sub
	head	humane
	syl	hu+1mane+ness
	pos	n.
humane society	0.
	syl	hu+mane so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an organization for promotion of humane ideals, esp. in dealing with animals.
human interest	0.
	syl	hu+man in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	usage	in a newspaper story, news broadcasting, etc.
	def	reference to individuals and their emotions.
humanism	1.
	syl	hu+man+ism
	pron	<1hju:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a school of philosophy that believes in human effort and ingenuity rather than religion.
humanism	2.
	syl	hu+man+ism
	pron	<1hju:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a cultural movement of the Renaissance, based on classical studies.
humanism	3.
	syl	hu+man+ism
	pron	<1hju:m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	interest in the welfare of people. &- {#!hu+man+ist} &- {@!hu+man+#!ist+ic}
humanitarian	1.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the interests of mankind at heart.
humanitarian	2.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ethical or theological humanitarianism.
humanitarian	3.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a philanthropist.
humanitarian	4.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of humanitarianism.
humanitarianism	1.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	humani?!tarian principles.
humanitarianism	2.a.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that man's duty is to strive to promote the welfare of mankind.
humanitarianism	2.b.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that man can achieve perfection through his own resources.
humanitarianism	3.
	syl	hu+man:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<hju:2m@ni1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the belief that Jesus Christ was only a mortal man.
humanitarianist	sub
	head	humanitarianism
	syl	hu+2man:i+1tar:i+an+ist
	pos	n.
humanities	infl
	head	humanity
	syl	hu+man+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
humanity	1.
	syl	hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the human race.
humanity	2.
	syl	hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being human.
humanity	3.
	syl	hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	kindness or mercy.
humanity	4.
	syl	hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the study of literature, philosophy, and the arts.
humanity	5.
	syl	hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of Ancient Greek and Roman language, literature, etc.
humanise	alt
	head	humanize
	or	humanize
	syl	hu+man+ise
	pron	<1hju:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
humanize	1.
	or	humanise
	syl	hu+man+ize
	pron	<1hju:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become human.
humanize	2.
	or	humanise
	syl	hu+man+ize
	pron	<1hju:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become humane.
humanization	sub
	head	humanize
	or	humanisation
	syl	hu+man:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
humanisation	sub
	head	humanize
	or	humanization
	syl	hu+man:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
humanizer	sub
	head	humanize
	or	humaniser
	syl	hu+man+2iz+er
	pos	n.
humaniser	sub
	head	humanize
	or	humanizer
	syl	hu+man+2is+er
	pos	n.
humankind	0.
	syl	hu:man+kind
	pron	<2hju:m*n1kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the human race; humanity.
humanly	1.
	syl	hu+man+ly
	pron	<1hju:m*nli>
	pos	adv.
	def	by human powers or means.
humanly	2.
	syl	hu+man+ly
	pron	<1hju:m*nli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a human or humane manner.
human nature	1.
	syl	hu+man na+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the qualities common to humanity.
human nature	2.
	syl	hu+man na+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the unique elements that form a basic part of human life and distinguish it from other animal life.
humanoid	1.
	syl	hu+man+oid
	pron	<1hju:m*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a human being in appearance.
humanoid	2.
	syl	hu+man+oid
	pron	<1hju:m*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a being with human rather than anthropoid characteristics.
humanoid	3.
	syl	hu+man+oid
	pron	<1hju:m*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	usage	in science fiction
	def	a robot or creature resembling a human being.
human rights	0.
	syl	hu+man rights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the rights of individuals to liberty, justice, etc.
Humber	0.
	syl	Hum+ber
	pron	<1h^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an estuary in NE England, into which flow the Rivers Ouse and Trent: flows east into the North Sea; navigable for large ocean-going ships as far as Hull. Length: 64 km (40 miles).
Humberside	0.
	syl	Hum:ber+side
	pron	<1h^mb*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N England around the Humber estuary, formed in 1974 from parts of the East Riding of Yorkshire and N Lincolnshire. Administrative centre: Hull. Pop.: 848600 (1976 est.). Area: 3595 sq. km (1388 sq. miles).
humble	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin humilis low, from humus the ground
humble	1.
	syl	hum+ble
	pron	<1h^mbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	conscious of one's failings.
humble	2.
	syl	hum+ble
	pron	<1h^mbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpretentious; lowly.
	exam	1	a humble cottage;
	exam	2	my humble opinion.
humble	3.
	syl	hum+ble
	pron	<1h^mbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deferential or servile.
humble	4.
	syl	hum+ble
	pron	<1h^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become humble; humiliate.
humble	5.
	syl	hum+ble
	pron	<1h^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower in status.
humbleness	sub
	head	humble
	syl	hum+ble+ness
	pos	n.
humbler	sub
	head	humble
	syl	hum+bler
	pos	n.
humblingly	sub
	head	humble
	syl	hum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
humbly	sub
	head	humble
	syl	hum+bly
	pos	adv.
humblebee	ety	C15: related to Middle Dutch hommel bumblebee, Old High German humbal; see #7hum 
humblebee	0.
	syl	hum+ble+bee
	pron	<1h^mbL2bE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {bumblebee}.
humble pie	ety	C17: earlier an umble pie, by mistaken word division from a numble pie, from numbles offal of a deer, from Old French nombles, ultimately from Latin lumbulus a little loin, from lumbus loin
humble pie	1.
	syl	hum+ble pie
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a pie made from the heart, entrails, etc., of a deer.
eat humble pie	2.
	head	humble pie
	syl	eat humble pie.
	def	to behave or be forced to behave humbly; be humiliated.
Humboldt	1.
	syl	Hum:boldt
	pron	<1h^mb*ult>, German <1humbclt>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron ({Friedrich Heinrich) Al@.ex@.an@.der von} (@!al$ek#!sand$$r f@$n). 1769-1859, German scientist, who made important scientific explorations in Central and South America (1799-1804). In (1845-62), he provided a comprehensive description of the physical universe.
Humboldt	2.
	syl	Hum:boldt
	pron	<1h^mb*ult>, German <1humbclt>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, Baron ({Karl) Wil@.helm von} (#!v$Ilh$elm f@$n). 1767-1835, German philologist and educational reformer.
Humboldt Current	0.
	syl	Hum+boldt Cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	a cold ocean current of the S Pacific, flowing north along the coasts of Chile and Peru. Also called: {Peru Current}.
humbug	ety	C18: of unknown origin
humbug	1.
	syl	hum+bug
	pron	<1h^m2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tricks or deceives.
humbug	2.
	syl	hum+bug
	pron	<1h^m2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
humbug	3.
	syl	hum+bug
	pron	<1h^m2b^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hard boiled sweet, usually flavoured with peppermint and often having a striped pattern.
humbugs	infl
	head	humbug
	syl	hum+bugs
	pos	vb.
humbugging	infl
	head	humbug
	syl	hum+bug+ging
	pos	vb.
humbugged	infl
	head	humbug
	syl	hum+bugged.
	pos	vb.
humbug	4.
	syl	hum+bug
	pron	<1h^m2b^g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cheat or deceive (someone).
humbugger	sub
	head	humbug
	syl	hum+2bug+ger
	pos	n.
humbuggery	sub
	head	humbug
	syl	hum+2bug+ger:y
	pos	n.
humdinger	ety	C20: of unknown origin
humdinger	0.
	syl	hum+ding+er
	pron	<1h^m2diG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an excellent person or thing.
	exam	1	a humdinger of a party.
humdrum	ety	C16: rhyming compound, probably based on #7hum 
humdrum	1.
	syl	hum+drum
	pron	<1h^m2dr^m>
	pos	adj.
	def	ordinary; dull.
humdrum	2.
	syl	hum+drum
	pron	<1h^m2dr^m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mo?!notonous routine, task, or person.
humdrumness	sub
	head	humdrum
	syl	hum+2drum+ness
	pos	n.
(George) Basil	1.
	head	Hume
	syl	(George) Ba:sil.
	def	born 1923, English Roman Catholic Benedictine monk and cardinal; archbishop of Westminster since 1976.
David	2.
	head	Hume
	syl	Da:vid.
	def	1711-76, Scottish empiricist philosopher, economist, and historian, whose sceptic philosophy restricted human knowledge to that which can be perceived by the senses. His works include (1740), (1751), (1752), and (1754-62).
Humism	sub
	head	Hume
	syl	Hum+ism
	pos	n.
humectant	ety	C17: from Latin *_umect*_are to wet, from *_um*_ere to be moist, from *_umor moisture; see #7humour 
humectant	1.
	syl	hu+mec+tant
	pron	<hju:1mekt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing moisture.
humectant	2.
	syl	hu+mec+tant
	pron	<hju:1mekt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to another substance to keep it moist.
humeral	1.
	syl	hu+mer+al
	pron	<1hju:m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the humerus.
humeral	2.
	syl	hu+mer+al
	pron	<1hju:m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or near the shoulder.
humeral veil	0.
	syl	hu+mer+al veil
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a silk shawl worn by a priest at High Mass, etc. Often shortened to {veil}.
humerus	ety	C17: from Latin umerus; related to Gothic ams shoulder, Greek *_omos 
humeri	infl
	head	humerus
	syl	hu+mer:i
	pron	<-m*2rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
humerus	1.
	syl	hu+mer+us
	pron	<1hju:m*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the bone that extends from the shoulder to the elbow.
humerus	2.
	syl	hu+mer+us
	pron	<1hju:m*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
humic	ety	C19: from Latin humus ground+-#7ic 
humic	0.
	syl	hu+mic
	pron	<1hju:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from humus.
	exam	1	humic acids.
humid	ety	C16: from Latin *_umidus, from *_um*_ere to be wet; see #7humectant, humour 
humid	0.
	syl	hu+mid
	pron	<1hju:mid>
	pos	adj.
	def	moist; damp.
	exam	1	a humid day.
humidly	sub
	head	humid
	syl	hu+mid+ly
	pos	adv.
humidness	sub
	head	humid
	syl	hu+mid+ness
	pos	n.
humidifier	0.
	syl	hu+mid:i+fi+er
	pron	<hju:1midi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for increasing or controlling the water vapour in a room, building, etc.
humidifies	infl
	head	humidify
	syl	hu+mid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
humidifying	infl
	head	humidify
	syl	hu+mid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
humidified	infl
	head	humidify
	syl	hu+mid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
humidify	0.
	syl	hu+mid:i+fy
	pron	<hju:1midi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (air, etc.) humid or damp.
humidification	sub
	head	humidify
	syl	hu+2mid:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
humidistat	0.
	syl	hu+mid:i+stat
	pron	<hju:1midi2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for maintaining constant humidity. Also called: {hygrostat}.
humidity	1.
	syl	hu+mid+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1miditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being humid; dampness.
humidity	2.
	syl	hu+mid+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1miditi>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the amount of moisture in the air. See {relative humidity, absolute humidity}.
humidor	0.
	syl	hu+mi+dor
	pron	<1hju:mi2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a humid place or container for storing cigars, tobacco, etc.
humiliate	ety	C16: from Late Latin humili*_are, from Latin humilis #7humble 
humiliate	0.
	syl	hu+mil:i+ate
	pron	<hju:1mili2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower or hurt the dignity or pride of.
humiliatingly	sub
	head	humiliate
	syl	hu+1mil:i+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
humiliation	sub
	head	humiliate
	syl	hu+2mil:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
humiliative	sub
	head	humiliate
	syl	hu+mil+ia+tive
	pron	<hju:1milj*tiv>
	pos	adj.
humiliator	sub
	head	humiliate
	syl	hu+1mil+i:2a+tor
	pos	n.
humiliatory	sub
	head	humiliate
	syl	hu+1mil+i:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
humilities	infl
	head	humility
	syl	hu+mil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
humility	0.
	syl	hu+mil+i:ty
	pron	<hju:1militi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being humble.
hummel	ety	C15: of Germanic origin; compare Low German hummel hornless animal
hummel	1.
	syl	hum+mel
	pron	<1h^mL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	of cattle
	def	hornless.
hummel	2.
	syl	hum+mel
	pron	<1h^mL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	of grain
	def	awnless.
hummingbird	0.
	syl	hum:ming+bird
	pron	<1h^miG2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any very small American bird of the family having a brilliant iridescent plumage, long slender bill, and wings specialized for very powerful vibrating flight: order
hummingbird moth	0.
	syl	hum:ming+bird moth
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {hawk moth}.
humming top	0.
	syl	hum+ming top
	pos	n.
	def	a top that hums as it spins.
hummock	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; compare #7hump, hammock 
hummock	1.
	syl	hum+mock
	pron	<1h^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a hillock; knoll.
hummock	2.
	syl	hum+mock
	pron	<1h^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge or mound of ice in an ice field.
hummock	3.
	syl	hum+mock
	pron	<1h^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {hammock}. a wooded area lying above the level of an adjacent marsh.
hummocky	sub
	head	hummock
	syl	hum+mock:y
	pos	adj.
humoral	0.
	syl	hu+mor+al
	pron	<1hju:m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to the four bodily fluids (humours).
humoresque	ety	C19: from German Humoreske, ultimately from English #7humour 
humoresque	0.
	syl	hu+mor+esque
	pron	<2hju:m*1resk>
	pos	n.
	def	a short lively piece of music.
humorist	0.
	syl	hu+mor+ist
	pron	<1hju:m*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts, speaks, or writes in a humorous way.
humoristic	sub
	head	humorist
	syl	hu+mor+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
humorous	1.
	syl	hu+mor+ous
	pron	<1hju:m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	funny; comical; amusing.
humorous	2.
	syl	hu+mor+ous
	pron	<1hju:m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying or creating humour.
humorous	3.
	syl	hu+mor+ous
	pron	<1hju:m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {capricious}.
humorously	sub
	head	humorous
	syl	hu+mor+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
humorousness	sub
	head	humorous
	syl	hu+mor+ous+ness
	pos	n.
humour	ety	C14: from Latin: liquid; related to Latin *_um*_ere to be wet, Old Norse v*"okr moist, Greek hugros wet
humor	alt
	head	humour
	or	humour
	syl	hu+mor
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
humour	1.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being funny.
humour	2.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sense of humour}. the ability to appreciate or express that which is humorous.
humour	3.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	situations, speech, or writings that are thought to be humorous.
humour	4.a.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of mind; temper; mood.
humour	4.b.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	ill humour;
	exam	2	good humour.
humour	5.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	temperament or disposition.
humour	6.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a caprice or whim.
humour	7.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cardinal humour}. any of various fluids in the body, esp. the aqueous humour and vitreous humour.
humour	8.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any of the four bodily fluids (blood, phlegm, choler or yellow bile, melancholy or black bile) formerly thought to determine emotional and physical disposition.
out of humour	9.
	head	humour
	syl	out of humour.
	def	in a bad mood.
humour	10.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to gratify; indulge.
	exam	1	he humoured the boy's whims.
humour	11.
	or	humor
	syl	hu+mour
	pron	<1hju:m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	adapt oneself to.
	exam	1	to humour someone's fantasies.
humourful	sub
	head	humour
	or	humorful
	syl	hu+mour+ful
	pos	adj.
humorful	sub
	head	humour
	or	humourful
	syl	hu+mor+ful
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
humourless	sub
	head	humour
	or	humorless
	syl	hu+mour+less
	pos	adj.
humorless	sub
	head	humour
	or	humourless
	syl	hu+mor+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
humourlessness	sub
	head	humour
	or	humorlessness
	syl	hu+mour+less+ness
	pos	n.
humorlessness	sub
	head	humour
	or	humourlessness
	syl	hu+mor+less+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
humorsome	alt
	head	humoursome
	or	humoursome
	syl	hu+mor+some
	pron	<1hju:m*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
humoursome	1.
	or	humorsome
	syl	hu+mour+some
	pron	<1hju:m*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	capricious; fanciful.
humoursome	2.
	or	humorsome
	syl	hu+mour+some
	pron	<1hju:m*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to humour (someone).
hump	ety	C18: probably from earlier #7humpbacked 
hump	1.
	syl	hump
	pos	h^mp; n.
	def	a rounded protuberance or projection, as of earth, sand, etc.
hump	2.
	syl	hump
	pos	h^mp; n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a rounded deformity of the back in persons with kyphosis, consisting of a convex spinal curvature.
hump	3.
	syl	hump
	pos	h^mp; n.
	def	a rounded protuberance on the back of a camel or related animal.
the hump	4.
	head	hump
	syl	the hump.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a fit of depression or sulking (esp. in the phrase {it gives me the hump}) .
over the hump	5.
	head	hump
	syl	over the hump.
	def	past the largest or most difficult portion of work, time, etc.
hump	6.
	syl	hump
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or become a hump; hunch; arch.
hump	7.
	syl	hump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to carry or heave.
hump	8.
	syl	hump
	pos	vb.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (someone).
hump one's swag	9.
	head	hump
	syl	hump one's swag.
	usage	Austral. informal. of a tramp
	def	to carry one's belongings from place to place on one's back.
humplike	sub
	head	hump
	syl	hump+2like
	pos	adj.
humpback	ety	C17: alteration of earlier crumpbacked, perhaps influenced by #7hunchback ; perhaps related to Dutch homp lump
humpback	1.
	syl	hump+back
	pron	<1h^mp2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hunchback}.
humpback	2.
	syl	hump+back
	pron	<1h^mp2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {humpback whale}. a large whalebone whale, closely related and similar to the rorquals but with a humped back and long flippers: family
humpback	3.
	syl	hump+back
	pron	<1h^mp2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a Pacific salmon, the male of which has a humped back and hooked jaws.
humpback	4.
	syl	hump+back
	pron	<1h^mp2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {humpback bridge}. a road bridge having a sharp incline and decline and usually a narrow roadway.
humpbacked	sub
	head	humpback
	syl	hump+2backed
	pos	adj.
Engelbert	infl
	head	Humperdinck
	syl	En:gel:bert
	pron	<1eGL?!bert>
	pos	n.
Humperdinck	0.
	syl	Hum:per:dinck
	pron	German <1hump*r2diGk>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1921, German composer, esp. of operas, including (1893).
humph	0.
	syl	humph
	pos	spelling; pron. h^mf; interj.
	def	an exclamation of annoyance, indecision, dissatisfaction, etc.
Duke	1.
	head	Humphrey
	syl	Duke.
	def	See (Humphrey, Duke of) {Gloucester}.
Hubert Horatio	2.
	head	Humphrey
	syl	Hu:bert Ho:ra:ti:o.
	def	1911-78, vice-president of the U.S. under President Johnson (1965-69).
Humphreys Peak	0.
	syl	Hum+phreys Peak
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N central Arizona, in the San Francisco Peaks: the highest peak in the state. Height: 3862 m (12670 ft.).
humpty	ety	C20: from humpty hunchbacked, perhaps influenced by Humpty Dumpty (nursery rhyme)
humpty	0.
	syl	hump+ty
	pron	<1h^mpti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a low padded seat; pouffe.
humpty dumpty	ety	C18: after the nursery rhyme Humpty Dumpty 
humpty dumpty	1.
	syl	hump+ty dump+ty
	pron	<1h^mpti> <1d^mpti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a short fat person.
humpty dumpty	2.
	syl	hump+ty dump+ty
	pron	<1h^mpti> <1d^mpti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person or thing that once overthrown or broken cannot be restored or mended.
humpier	infl
	head	humpy
	syl	hump:i+er
	pos	adj.
humpiest	infl
	head	humpy
	syl	hump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
humpy	H1.1.
	syl	hump:y
	pron	<1h^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of humps.
humpy	H1.2.
	syl	hump:y
	pron	<1h^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	angry or gloomy.
humpiness	sub
	head	humpy
	syl	hump:i+ness
	pos	n.
humpy	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
humpies	infl
	head	humpy
	syl	hump:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
humpy	H2.0.
	syl	hump:y
	pron	<1h^mpi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a primitive hut.
Hums	0.
	syl	Hums
	pron	<hums>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Homs}.
hum tone	0.
	syl	hum tone
	pos	n.
	def	a note produced by a bell when struck, lying an octave or (in many English bells) a sixth or seventh below the strike tone. Also (esp. Brit.): {hum note}.
humus	ety	C18: from Latin: soil, earth
humus	0.
	syl	hu+mus
	pron	<1hju:m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown or black colloidal mass of partially decomposed organic matter in the soil. It improves the fertility and water retention of the soil and is therefore important for plant growth.
Hun	ety	Old English H*_unas, from Late Latin H*_un*_i, from Turkish Hun-y*_u 
Hun	1.
	syl	Hun
	pos	h^n; n.
	def	a member of any of several Asiatic nomadic peoples speaking Mongoloid or Turkic languages who dominated much of Asia and E Europe from before 300 #7b.c., invading the Roman Empire in the 4th and 5th centuries #7a.d.
Hun	2.
	syl	Hun
	pos	h^n; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a derogatory name for a {German}.
Hun	3.
	syl	Hun
	pos	h^n; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a vandal.
Hunlike	sub
	head	Hun
	syl	Hun+2like
	pos	adj.
Hunan	0.
	syl	Hu+nan
	pron	<1hu:1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of S China, between the Yangtze River and the Nan Ling Mountains: drained chiefly by the Hsiang and Y*"uan Rivers; valuable mineral resources. Capital: Changsha. Pop.: 38000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 210500 sq. km (82095 sq. miles).
hunch	ety	C16: of unknown origin
hunch	1.
	syl	hunch
	pron	<h^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	an intuitive guess or feeling.
hunch	2.
	syl	hunch
	pron	<h^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hump}.
hunch	3.
	syl	hunch
	pron	<h^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a lump or large piece.
hunch	4.
	syl	hunch
	pron	<h^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bend or draw (oneself or a part of the body) up or together.
hunch	5.
	syl	hunch
	pron	<h^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to sit in a hunched position.
hunchback	ety	C18: from earlier hunchbacked, huckbacked humpbacked, influenced by bunchbacked, from bunch (in obsolete sense of hump) +#7backed 
hunchback	1.
	syl	hunch+back
	pron	<1h^nC2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having an abnormal convex curvature of the thoracic spine.
hunchback	2.
	syl	hunch+back
	pron	<1h^nC2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	such a curvature.
hunchback	xref
	syl	hunch+back
	pron	<1h^nC2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {humpback}. See {kyphosis}. Compare {hollow-back}.
hunchbacked	sub
	head	hunchback
	syl	hunch+2backed
	pos	adj.
hundred	ety	Old English; related to Old Frisian hunderd, Old Norse hundrath, German hundert, Gothic hund, Latin centum, Greek hekaton 
hundreds	infl
	head	hundred
	or	hundred
	syl	hun+dreds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hundred	infl
	or	hundreds
	syl	hun+dred.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hundred	1.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and ten; five score. See also { {number} (sense 1)}.
hundred	2.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 100, C, etc., representing this number.
hundred	3.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a large but unspecified number, amount, or quantity.
	exam	1	there will be hundreds of people there.
hundred	4.a.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the numbers 100 to 109.
	exam	1	the temperature was in the hundreds.
hundred	4.b.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the numbers 100 to 199.
	exam	1	his score went into the hundreds.
hundred	4.c.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the numbers 100 to 999.
	exam	1	the price was in the hundreds.
hundred	5.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the 100 years of a specified century.
	exam	1	in the sixteen hundreds.
hundred	6.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of 100 units.
hundred	7.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the position containing a digit representing that number followed by two zeros.
	exam	1	in 4376, 3 is in the hundred's place.
hundred	8.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient division of a county in England, Ireland, and parts of the U.S.
hundred	9.a.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to or approximately a hundred.
	exam	1	a hundred reasons for that.
hundred	9.b.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	the hundred I chose.
hundred	10.
	syl	hun+dred
	pron	<1h^ndr*d>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to 100 times a particular scientific quantity.
	exam	1	a hundred volts.
hundred days	0.
	syl	hun+dred days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	French history.
	def	the period between Napoleon Bonaparte's arrival in Paris from Elba on March 20, 1815, and his abdication on June 29, 1815.
hundred-percenter	0.
	syl	hund:red-per:cent+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an extreme or unjustified nationalist.
hundred-percentism	sub
	head	hundred-percenter
	syl	hund:red-per:1cent+ism
	pos	n.
hundreds and thousands	0.
	syl	hun+dreds and thou+sands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	tiny beads of brightly coloured sugar, used in decorating cakes, sweets, etc.
hundredth	1.a.
	syl	hun+dredth
	pron	<1h^ndr*dT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of 100 in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.
hundredth	1.b.
	syl	hun+dredth
	pron	<1h^ndr*dT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the hundredth in line.
hundredth	2.a.
	syl	hun+dredth
	pron	<1h^ndr*dT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 100 approximately equal parts of something.
hundredth	2.b.
	syl	hun+dredth
	pron	<1h^ndr*dT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a hundredth part.
hundredth	3.
	syl	hun+dredth
	pron	<1h^ndr*dT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 100 equal divisions of a particular scientific quantity. Related prefix: {centi-}.
	exam	1	centimetre.
hundredth	4.
	syl	hun+dredth
	pron	<1h^ndr*dT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 100 (1/100).
hundredweights	infl
	head	hundredweight
	or	hundredweight
	syl	hun:dred+weights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hundredweight	infl
	or	hundredweights
	syl	hun:dred+weight.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hundredweight	1.
	syl	hun:dred+weight
	pron	<1h^ndr*d2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {long hundredweight}. a unit of weight equal to 112 pounds or 50.80235 kilograms.
hundredweight	2.
	syl	hun:dred+weight
	pron	<1h^ndr*d2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {short hundredweight}. a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds or 45.35924 kilograms.
hundredweight	3.
	syl	hun:dred+weight
	pron	<1h^ndr*d2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {metric hundredweight}. a metric unit of weight equal to 50 kilograms.
hundredweight	xref
	syl	hun:dred+weight
	pron	<1h^ndr*d2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev. (for senses 1, 2): {cwt}
Hundred Years' War	0.
	syl	Hun+dred Years' War
	pos	n.
	def	the series of wars fought intermittently between England and France from 1337-1453.
hung	1.
	syl	hung
	pron	<h^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {hang} (except in the sense of or in the idiom
hung	2.
	syl	hung
	pron	<h^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a legislative assembly
	def	not having a party with a working majority.
	exam	1	a hung parliament.
hung over	3.
	head	hung
	syl	hung over.
	qual	Informal.
	def	suffering from the effects of a hangover.
hung	4.a.
	syl	hung
	pron	<h^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	impeded by some difficulty or delay.
hung	4.b.
	syl	hung
	pron	<h^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of confusion; emotionally disturbed.
hung up on	5.
	head	hung
	syl	hung up on.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	obsessively or exclusively interested in.
	exam	1	he's hung up on modern art these days.
Hung	1.
	syl	Hung.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hungarian.
Hung	2.
	syl	Hung.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Hungary.
Hungarian	1.
	syl	Hun+gar+i:an
	pron	<h^G1ge*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Hungary, also spoken in Rumania and elsewhere, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family and most closely related to the Ostyak and Vogul languages of NW Siberia.
Hungarian	2.
	syl	Hun+gar+i:an
	pron	<h^G1ge*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Hungary.
Hungarian	3.
	syl	Hun+gar+i:an
	pron	<h^G1ge*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hungarian-speaking person who is not a citizen of Hungary.
Hungarian	4.
	syl	Hun+gar+i:an
	pron	<h^G1ge*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Hungary, its people, or their language.
Hungarian	xref
	syl	Hun+gar+i:an
	pron	<h^G1ge*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {Magyar}.
Hungarian goulash	0.
	syl	Hun+gar+i:an gou+lash
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {goulash}.
Hungary	0.
	syl	Hun+ga+ry
	pron	<1h^Gg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Europe: Magyars first unified under Saint Stephen, the first Hungarian king (1001-38); taken by the Hapsburgs from the Turks at the end of the 17th century; gained autonomy with the establishment of the dual monarchy of Austria-Hungary (1867) and became a republic in 1918; passed under Communist control in 1949; a popular rising in 1956 was suppressed by Soviet troops. It consists chiefly of the Middle Danube basin and plains. Language: Hungarian. Currency: forint. Capital: Budapest. Pop.: 10478000 (1974 est.). Area: 93030 sq. km (35919 sq. miles). Hungarian name: {Magyarorsz*'ag}.
hunger	ety	Old English; related to Old High German hungar, Old Norse hungr, Gothic h*_uhrus 
hunger	1.
	syl	hun+ger
	pron	<1h^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of pain, emptiness, or weakness induced by lack of food.
hunger	2.
	syl	hun+ger
	pron	<1h^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	an appetite, desire, need, or craving.
	exam	1	hunger for a woman.
hunger	3.
	syl	hun+ger
	pron	<1h^Gg*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or cause to have a need or craving for food.
hunger	4.
	syl	hun+ger
	pron	<1h^Gg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for or after
	def	to have a great appetite or desire (for).
hunger march	0.
	syl	hun+ger march
	pos	n.
	def	a procession of protest or demonstration by the unemployed.
hunger strike	0.
	syl	hun+ger strike
	pos	n.
	def	a voluntary fast undertaken, usually by a prisoner, as a means of protest.
hunger striker	sub
	head	hunger strike
	syl	hun+ger strik+er
	pos	n.
hung jury	0.
	syl	hung ju:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a jury so divided in opinion that it cannot agree on a verdict.
Hungnam	0.
	syl	Hung+nam
	pron	<2huG1n@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E North Korea, on the Sea of Japan southeast of Hamhung. Pop.: 150000 (1973 est.).
hungrier	infl
	head	hungry
	syl	hun+gri+er
	pos	adj.
hungriest	infl
	head	hungry
	syl	hun+gri+est.
	pos	adj.
hungry	1.
	syl	hun+gry
	pron	<1h^Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	desiring food.
hungry	2.
	syl	hun+gry
	pron	<1h^Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	experiencing pain, weakness, or nausea through lack of food.
hungry	3.
	syl	hun+gry
	pron	<1h^Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by for
	def	having a craving, desire, or need (for).
hungry	4.
	syl	hun+gry
	pron	<1h^Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or appearing to express greed, craving, or desire.
hungry	5.
	syl	hun+gry
	pron	<1h^Ggri>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking fertility; poor.
hungrily	sub
	head	hungry
	or	hungeringly
	syl	hun+gri+ly
	pos	adv.
hungeringly	sub
	head	hungry
	or	hungrily
	syl	hun+ger+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
hungriness	sub
	head	hungry
	syl	hun+gri+ness
	pos	n.
hunk	ety	C19: probably related to Flemish hunke; compare Dutch homp lump
hunk	1.
	syl	hunk
	pron	<h^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large piece.
hunk	2.
	syl	hunk
	pron	<h^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {hunk of a man}. a sexually attractive man.
hunkers	0.
	syl	hunk+ers
	pron	<1h^Gk*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Scot. and northern English dialect.
	def	haunches.
hunks	ety	C17: of unknown origin
hunks	1.
	syl	hunks
	pron	<h^Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a crotchety old person.
hunks	2.
	syl	hunks
	pron	<h^Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a miserly person.
hunky-dory	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
hunky-dory	0.
	syl	hunk:y-do:ry
	pron	<2h^Gki1dc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	very satisfactory; fine.
Hunnish	1.
	syl	Hun+nish
	pron	<1h^niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Huns.
Hunnish	2.
	syl	Hun+nish
	pron	<1h^niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	barbarously destructive; vandalistic.
Hunnishly	sub
	head	Hunnish
	syl	Hun+nish+ly
	pos	adv.
Hunnishness	sub
	head	Hunnish
	syl	Hun+nish+ness
	pos	n.
hunt	ety	Old English huntian; related to Old English hentan, Old Norse henda to grasp
hunt	1.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	def	to seek out and kill or capture (game or wild animals) for food or sport.
hunt	2.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to look (for); search (for).
	exam	1	to hunt for a book;
	exam	2	to hunt up a friend.
hunt	3.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use (hounds, horses, etc.) in the pursuit of wild animals, game, etc..
	exam	1	to hunt a pack of hounds.
hunt	4.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search or draw (country) to hunt wild animals, game, etc..
	exam	1	to hunt the parkland.
hunt	5.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to track or chase diligently, esp. so as to capture.
	exam	1	to hunt down a criminal.
hunt	6.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to persecute; hound.
hunt	7.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a gauge indicator, engine speed, etc.
	def	to oscillate about a mean value or position.
hunt	8.
	syl	hunt
	pos	h^nt; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft, rocket, etc.
	def	to oscillate about a flight path.
hunt	9.
	syl	hunt
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of hunting.
hunt	10.
	syl	hunt
	pos	n.
	def	chase or search, esp. of animals or game.
hunt	11.
	syl	hunt
	pos	n.
	def	the area of a hunt.
hunt	12.
	syl	hunt
	pos	n.
	def	a party or institution organized for the pursuit of wild animals or game, esp. for sport.
hunt	13.
	syl	hunt
	pos	n.
	def	the participants in or members of such a party or institution. {~} See also {hunt down, hunt up}.
huntedly	sub
	head	hunt
	syl	hunt+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
James	1.
	head	Hunt
	syl	James.
	def	born 1947, English motor-racing driver: world champion 1976.
(James Henry) Leigh	2.
	head	Hunt
	syl	(James Henry) Leigh.
	def	1784-1859, English poet and essayist: a founder of (1808) in which he promoted the work of Keats and Shelley.
(William) Holman	3.
	head	Hunt
	syl	(William) Hol:man.
	def	1827-1910, English painter; a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (1848).
hunt down	1.
	syl	hunt down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue successfully by diligent searching and chasing.
	exam	1	they finally hunted down the killer in Mexico.
hunt down	2.
	syl	hunt down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a bell
	def	to be rung progressively later during a set of changes.
hunted	0.
	syl	hunt+ed
	pron	<1h^ntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	harassed and worn.
	exam	1	he has a hunted look.
hunter	1.a.
	syl	hunt+er:
	pron	<1h^nt*)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <a@T> <person@T> <or> <@T> <animal@T> <that@T> <seeks> <@T> <out> <and> <kills> <or> <captures> <game> <Fem> <equivalent:> <hunt+ress> <1h^ntris>
	def	a person who looks diligently for something.
hunter	1.b.
	syl	hunt+er:
	pron	<1h^nt*)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <a@T> <person@T> <or> <@T> <animal@T> <that@T> <seeks> <@T> <out> <and> <kills> <or> <captures> <game> <Fem> <equivalent:> <hunt+ress> <1h^ntris>
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	a fortune-hunter.
hunter	2.
	syl	hunt+er:
	pron	<1h^nt*)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <a@T> <person@T> <or> <@T> <animal@T> <that@T> <seeks> <@T> <out> <and> <kills> <or> <captures> <game> <Fem> <equivalent:> <hunt+ress> <1h^ntris>
	def	a specially bred horse used in hunting, usually characterized by strength and stamina.
hunter	3.
	syl	hunt+er:
	pron	<1h^nt*)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <a@T> <person@T> <or> <@T> <animal@T> <that@T> <seeks> <@T> <out> <and> <kills> <or> <captures> <game> <Fem> <equivalent:> <hunt+ress> <1h^ntris>
	def	a specially bred dog used to hunt game.
hunter	4.
	syl	hunt+er:
	pron	<1h^nt*)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <a@T> <person@T> <or> <@T> <animal@T> <that@T> <seeks> <@T> <out> <and> <kills> <or> <captures> <game> <Fem> <equivalent:> <hunt+ress> <1h^ntris>
	def	a watch with a hinged metal lid or case ({hunting case}) to protect the crystal. Also called: {hunting watch}. See also {half-hunter}.
hunter's moon	0.
	syl	hun:ter's moon
	pos	n.
	def	the full moon following the harvest moon.
hunting	0.a.
	syl	hunt+ing
	pron	<1h^ntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the pursuit and killing or capture of game and wild animals, regarded as a sport.
hunting	0.b.
	syl	hunt+ing
	pron	<1h^ntiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hunting boots;
	exam	2	hunting lodge.
leopard	alt
	head	hunting cat
	or	hunting cat
	syl	leo+pard
	pos	n.
hunting cat	0.
	or	leopard
	syl	hunt+ing cat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cheetah}.
Huntingdon	H1.0.
	syl	Hun+ting+don
	pron	<1h^ntiGd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central England, in Cambridgeshire: birthplace of Oliver Cromwell. Pop.: 16540 (1971).
Selina	infl
	head	Huntingdon
	syl	Se:li:na
	pos	n.
Huntingdon	H2.0.
	syl	Hun:ting:don
	pron	<1h^ntiGd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Countess of Huntingdon. 1707-91, English religious leader, who founded a Calvinistic Methodist sect.
Huntingdonshire	0.
	syl	Hun+ting+don+shire
	pron	<1h^ntiGd*n2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a former county of E England, now part of Cambridgeshire.
hunting ground	1.
	syl	hunt+ing ground
	pos	n.
	def	the area of a hunt.
hunting ground	2.
	syl	hunt+ing ground
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {happy hunting ground}. any place containing a supply of what is wanted or in which a search is conducted.
	exam	1	some resorts are a happy hunting ground for souvenirs.
hunting horn	1.
	syl	hunt+ing horn
	pos	n.
	def	a long straight metal tube with a flared end and a cylindrical bore, used in giving signals in hunting. See { {horn} (sense 9)}.
hunting horn	2.
	syl	hunt+ing horn
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete brass instrument from which the modern French horn was developed.
hunting knife	0.
	syl	hunt+ing knife
	pos	n.
	def	a knife used for flaying and cutting up game and sometimes for killing it.
hunting spider	0.
	syl	hunt+ing spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wolf spider}.
huntsmen	infl
	head	huntsman
	syl	hunts+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
huntsman	1.
	syl	hunts+man
	pron	<1h^ntsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hunts.
huntsman	2.
	syl	hunts+man
	pron	<1h^ntsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks after and trains hounds, beagles, etc., and manages them during a hunt.
huntsman's-cup	0.
	syl	hunts:man's-cup
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various pitcher plants of the genus whose leaves are modified to form tubular pitchers.
Huntsville	0.
	syl	Hunts+ville
	pron	<1h^ntsvil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Alabama: space-flight and guided-missile research centre. Pop.: 137750 (1973 est.).
hunt the slipper	0.
	syl	hunt the slip+per
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game in which the players look for a hidden slipper or other object, such as a thimble ({hunt the thimble}) .
hunt up	1.
	syl	hunt up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search for, esp. successfully.
	exam	1	I couldn't hunt up a copy of it anywhere.
hunt up	2.
	syl	hunt up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a bell
	def	to be rung progressively earlier during a set of changes.
J'anos	infl
	head	Hunyadi
	syl	J*'a:nos
	pron	<1ja:noS>
	pos	n.
Hunyadi	0.
	syl	Hun:ya:di
	pron	Hungarian <1hunjcdi>
	pos	n.
	def	??1387-1456, Hungarian general, who led Hungarian resistance to the Turks, defeating them notably at Belgrade (1456).
Huon pine	ety	named after the Huon River, Tasmania
Huon pine	0.
	syl	Hu:on pine
	pron	<1hju:on>
	pos	n.
	def	a taxaceous tree, of Australasia, SE Asia, and Chile, with scalelike leaves and cup-shaped berry-like fruits.
Hupei	alt
	head	Hupeh
	or	Hupeh
	syl	Hu+pei
	pron	<1hu:1pA>
	pos	n.
Hupeh	0.
	or	Hupei
	syl	Hu+peh
	pron	<1hu:1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of central China: largely low-lying, with many lakes. Capital: Wuhan. Pop.: 38000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 187500 sq. km (72394 sq. miles).
huppah	ety	Hebrew
chuppah	alt
	head	huppah
	or	huppah
	syl	chup+pah
	pron	<1hup*>
huppah	1.
	or	chuppah
	syl	hup+pah
	pron	<1hup*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the canopy under which a marriage is performed.
huppah	2.
	or	chuppah
	syl	hup+pah
	pron	<1hup*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the wedding ceremony as distinct from the celebration.
hurdle	ety	Old English hyrdel; related to Gothic haurds door, Old Norse hurth door, Old High German hurd, Latin cr*_atis, Greek kurtos basket
hurdle	1.a.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	one of a number of light barriers over which runners leap in certain events.
hurdle	1.b.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a low barrier used in certain horse races.
hurdle	2.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstacle to be overcome.
	exam	1	the next hurdle in his career.
hurdle	3.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a light framework of interlaced osiers, wattle, etc., used as a temporary fence.
hurdle	4.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a sledge on which criminals were dragged to their executions.
hurdle	5.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to jump (a hurdle, etc.), as in racing.
hurdle	6.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with hurdles.
hurdle	7.
	syl	hur+dle
	pron	<1hR:dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome.
hurdler	sub
	head	hurdle
	syl	hur+dler
	pos	n.
hurds	0.
	syl	hurds
	pron	<hR:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {hards}.
hurdy-gurdy	ety	C18: rhyming compound, probably of imitative origin
dies	infl
	head	hurdy-gurdy
	syl	:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hurdy-gurdy	1.
	syl	hur:dy-gur:dy
	pron	<1hR:di1gR:di>
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanical musical instrument, such as a barrel organ.
hurdy-gurdy	2.
	syl	hur:dy-gur:dy
	pron	<1hR:di1gR:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval instrument shaped like a viol in which a rosined wheel rotated by a handle sounds the strings.
hurl	ety	C13: probably of imitative origin
hurl	1.
	syl	hurl
	pron	<hR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or propel with great force.
hurl	2.
	syl	hurl
	pron	<hR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with force; yell.
	exam	1	to hurl insults.
hurl	3.
	syl	hurl
	pron	<hR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of hurling.
hurler	sub
	head	hurl
	syl	hurl+er
	pos	n.
hurley	1.
	syl	hur+ley
	pron	<1hR:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {hurling} (the game).
hurley	2.
	syl	hur+ley
	pron	<1hR:li>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hurley stick}. the stick used in playing hurling.
hurling	0.
	syl	hurl+ing
	pron	<1hR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Irish game resembling hockey and lacrosse, played with sticks and a ball between two teams of 15 players each.
hurly-burly	ety	C16: from earlier hurling and burling, rhyming phrase based on hurling in obsolete sense of uproar
hurly-burlies	infl
	head	hurly-burly
	syl	hurl:y-burl:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hurly-burly	1.
	syl	hurl:y-burl:y
	pron	<1hR:li1bR:li>
	pos	n.
	def	confusion or commotion.
hurly-burly	2.
	syl	hurl:y-burl:y
	pron	<1hR:li1bR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	turbulent.
Lake	1.
	head	Huron
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in North America, between the U.S. and Canada: the second largest of the Great Lakes. Area: 59570 sq. km (23000 sq. miles).
Hurons	infl
	head	Huron
	or	Huron
	syl	Hu+rons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Huron	infl
	or	Hurons
	syl	Hu+ron
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Huron	2.
	syl	Hu+ron
	pron	<1hju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people or confederacy formerly living along the St. Lawrence River and in the region east of Lake Huron.
Huron	3.
	syl	Hu+ron
	pron	<1hju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
hurrah	ety	C17: probably from German hurra; compare #7huzzah 
hooray	infl
	head	hurrah
	or	hoorah
	syl	hoo+ray
	pron	<hu:1rA>
	pos	interj. n.
hoorah	infl
	head	hurrah
	or	hooray
	syl	hoo+rah
	pron	<hu:1ra:>
	pos	interj. n.
hurrah	1.
	syl	hur+rah
	pron	<hu1ra:>
	pos	interj. n.
	def	a cheer of joy, victory, etc.
hurrah	2.
	syl	hur+rah
	pron	<hu1ra:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shout @6hurrah@9.
hurricane	ety	C16: from Spanish hurac*'an, from Taino hurak*'an, from hura wind
hurricane	1.
	syl	hur+ri+cane
	pron	<1h^rikN>, <-kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe, often destructive storm, esp. a tropical cyclone.
hurricane	2.a.
	syl	hur+ri+cane
	pron	<1h^rikN>, <-kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind of force 12 or above on the Beaufort scale.
hurricane	2.b.
	syl	hur+ri+cane
	pron	<1h^rikN>, <-kAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wind of hurricane force.
hurricane	3.
	syl	hur+ri+cane
	pron	<1h^rikN>, <-kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything acting like such a wind.
hurricane deck	0.
	syl	hur+ri+cane deck
	pos	n.
	def	a ship's deck that is covered by a light deck as a sunshade.
hurricane lamp	0.
	syl	hur+ri+cane lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a paraffin lamp, with a glass covering to prevent the flame from being blown out. Also called: {storm lantern}.
hurried	0.
	syl	hur+ried
	pron	<1h^rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed with great or excessive haste.
	exam	1	a hurried visit.
hurriedly	sub
	head	hurried
	syl	hur+ried+ly
	pos	adv.
hurriedness	sub
	head	hurried
	syl	hur+ried+ness
	pos	n.
hurry	ety	C16 horyen, probably of imitative origin; compare Middle High German hurren; see #7scurry 
hurries	infl
	head	hurry
	syl	hur+ries
	pos	vb.
hurrying	infl
	head	hurry
	syl	hur+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
hurried	infl
	head	hurry
	syl	hur+ried.
	pos	vb.
hurry	1.
	syl	hur+ry
	pron	<1h^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to hasten (to do something); rush.
hurry	2.
	syl	hur+ry
	pron	<1h^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to speed up the completion, progress, etc., of. {~} {+ries}.
hurry	3.
	syl	hur+ry
	pron	<1h^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	haste.
hurry	4.
	syl	hur+ry
	pron	<1h^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	urgency or eagerness.
hurry	5.a.
	syl	hur+ry
	pron	<1h^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	easily.
	exam	1	you won't beat him in a hurry.
hurry	5.b.
	syl	hur+ry
	pron	<1h^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	willingly.
	exam	1	we won't go there again in a hurry.
hurryingly	sub
	head	hurry
	syl	hur+ry+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
hurst	ety	Old English hyrst; related to Old High German hurst 
hurst	1.
	syl	hurst
	pron	<hR:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a wood.
hurst	2.
	syl	hurst
	pron	<hR:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a sandbank.
Hurstmonceux	0.
	syl	Hurst+mon+ceux
	pron	<1hR:stm*n2su:>, <-2s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Herstmonceux}.
hurt	ety	C12 hurten to hit, from Old French hurter to knock against, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse hr*_utr ram, Middle High German hurt a collision
hurts	infl
	head	hurt
	syl	hurts
	pos	vb.
hurting	infl
	head	hurt
	syl	hurt+ing
	pos	vb.
hurt	infl
	syl	hurt.
	pos	vb.
hurt	1.
	syl	hurt
	pron	<hR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause physical, moral, or mental injury to (someone or something).
hurt	2.
	syl	hurt
	pron	<hR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce a painful sensation in (someone).
	exam	1	the bruise hurts.
hurt	3.
	syl	hurt
	pron	<hR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to feel pain.
hurt	4.
	syl	hurt
	pron	<hR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	physical, moral, or mental pain or suffering.
hurt	5.
	syl	hurt
	pron	<hR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a wound, cut, or sore.
hurt	6.
	syl	hurt
	pron	<hR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	damage or injury; harm.
hurter	sub
	head	hurt
	syl	hurt+er
	pos	n.
hurter	ety	C14 hurtour, from Old French hurtoir something that knocks or strikes, from hurter to #7hurt 
hurter	0.
	syl	hur+ter
	pron	<1hR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or part that gives protection, such as a concrete block that protects a building from traffic or the shoulder of an axle against which the hub strikes.
hurtful	0.
	syl	hurt+ful
	pron	<1hR:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing distress or injury.
	exam	1	to say hurtful things.
hurtfully	sub
	head	hurtful
	syl	hurt+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
hurtfulness	sub
	head	hurtful
	syl	hurt+ful+ness
	pos	n.
hurtle	ety	C13 hurtlen, from hurten to strike; see #7hurt 
hurtle	1.
	syl	hurt+le
	pron	<1hR:tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to project or be projected very quickly, noisily, or violently.
hurtle	2.
	syl	hurt+le
	pron	<1hR:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to collide or crash.
Jan	infl
	head	Hus
	syl	Jan
	pos	n.
Huss	infl
	head	Hus
	syl	Huss.
	pos	n.
Husain	1.
	syl	Hu:sain
	pron	<hu1sAn>, <-1sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	??629-680 #7a.d., Islamic caliph, the son of Ali and Fatima and the grandson of Mohammed.
Husain	2.
	syl	Hu:sain
	pron	<hu1sAn>, <-1sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hussein}.
Gustav	infl
	head	Hus'ak
	syl	Gus:tav
	pron	<1gustaf>
	pos	n.
Hus'ak	0.
	syl	Hu:s*'ak
	pron	Czech <1husa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Czechoslovak statesman; first secretary of the Communist Party since 1969; president since 1975.
husband	ety	Old English h*_usbonda from Old Norse h*_usb*_ondi, from h*_us house+ b*_ondi one who has a household, from b*_oa to dwell
husband	1.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's partner in marriage.
husband	2.a.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a manager of an estate.
husband	2.b.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a frugal person.
husband	3.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manage or use (resources, finances, etc.) thriftily.
husband	4.a.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find a husband for.
husband	4.b.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a woman
	def	to marry (a man).
husband	5.
	syl	hus+band
	pron	<1h^zb*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to till (the soil).
husbander	sub
	head	husband
	syl	hus+band+er
	pos	n.
husbandless	sub
	head	husband
	syl	hus+band+less
	pos	adj.
husbandmen	infl
	head	husbandman
	syl	hus:band+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
husbandman	0.
	syl	hus:band+man
	pron	<1h^zb*ndm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a farmer.
husbandry	1.
	syl	hus+band+ry
	pron	<1h^zb*ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	farming, esp. when regarded as a science, skill, or art.
husbandry	2.
	syl	hus+band+ry
	pron	<1h^zb*ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	management of affairs and resources.
Husein ibn-Ali	0.
	syl	Hu:sein ibn-A:li
	pron	<hu1sAn> <1ibN> <1a:li>, <1@li>, <hu1sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1931, first king of Hejaz (1916-24). Advised by T. E. Lawrence, he took part in the Arab revolt against the Turks (1916-18); forced to abdicate by ibn-Saud.
hush	ety	C16: probably from earlier husht quiet&!, the - t being thought to indicate a past participle
hush	H1.1.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become silent; quieten.
hush	H1.2.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to soothe or be soothed.
hush	H1.3.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	n.
	def	stillness; silence.
hush	H1.4.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of hushing.
hush	H1.5.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	interj.
	def	a plea or demand for silence.
hush	ety	C18: of imitative origin
hush	H2.1.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining, northern Brit.
	def	to run water over the ground to erode (surface soil), revealing the underlying strata and any valuable minerals present.
hush	H2.2.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining, northern Brit.
	def	to wash (an ore) by removing particles of earth with rushing water.
hush	H2.3.
	syl	hush
	pron	<h^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining, northern Brit.
	def	a gush of water, esp. when artificially produced.
hushaby	ety	C18: from #7hush %1+ by, as in #7bye-bye 
hushaby	1.
	syl	hush:a+by
	pron	<1h^S*2bI>
	pos	interj.
	def	used in quietening a baby or child to sleep. {~}
hushaby	2.
	syl	hush:a+by
	pron	<1h^S*2bI>
	pos	interj.
	def	a lullaby.
hush-hush	0.
	syl	hush-hush
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. esp. of official work, documents, etc.
	def	secret; confidential.
hush money	0.
	syl	hush mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	money given to a person, such as an accomplice, to ensure that something is kept secret.
hush up	0.
	syl	hush up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress information or rumours about.
husk	ety	C14: probably based on Middle Dutch huusken little house, from h*_us house; related to Old English hosu husk, h*_us #7house 
husk	1.
	syl	husk
	pos	h^sk; n.
	def	the external green or membranous covering of certain fruits and seeds.
husk	2.
	syl	husk
	pos	h^sk; n.
	def	any worthless outer covering. {~}
husk	3.
	syl	husk
	pos	h^sk; n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the husk from.
husker	sub
	head	husk
	syl	husk+er
	pos	n.
husklike	sub
	head	husk
	syl	husk+2like
	pos	adj.
husky	ety	C19: probably from #7husk, from the toughness of a corn husk
huskier	infl
	head	husky
	syl	husk:i+er
	pos	adj.
huskiest	infl
	head	husky
	syl	husk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
husky	H1.1.
	syl	husk:y
	pron	<1h^ski>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a voice, utterance, etc.
	def	slightly hoarse or rasping.
husky	H1.2.
	syl	husk:y
	pron	<1h^ski>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or containing husks.
husky	H1.3.
	syl	husk:y
	pron	<1h^ski>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	big, strong, and well-built.
huskily	sub
	head	husky
	syl	husk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
huskiness	sub
	head	husky
	syl	husk:i+ness
	pos	n.
husky	ety	C19: probably based on E#7skimo 
huskies	infl
	head	husky
	syl	husk:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
husky	H2.0.
	syl	husk:y
	pron	<1h^ski>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of Arctic sled dog with a thick dense coat, pricked ears, and a curled tail.
John	infl
	head	Huss
	syl	John.
	pos	h^s; n.
Huss	0.
	syl	Huss
	pos	h^s; n.
	def	Czech name ??1372-1415, Bohemian religious reformer. Influenced by Wycliffe, he anticipated the Reformation in denouncing doctrines and abuses of the Church. His death at the stake precipitated the Hussite wars in Bohemia and Moravia.
hussar	ety	C15: from Hungarian husz*'ar hussar, formerly freebooter, from Old Serbian husar, from Old Italian corsaro #7corsair 
hussar	1.a.
	syl	hus+sar
	pron	<hu1za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various light cavalry regiments in European armies, renowned for their elegant dress.
hussar	1.b.
	syl	hus+sar
	pron	<hu1za:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	the Queen's own Hussars.
hussar	2.
	syl	hus+sar
	pron	<hu1za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hungarian horseman of the 15th century.
Husain	alt
	head	Hussein
	or	Hussein
	syl	Hu:sain
	pos	n.
Hussein	0.
	or	Husain
	syl	Hus:sein
	pron	<hu1sAn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935, king of Jordan since 1952.
Edmund	infl
	head	Husserl
	syl	Ed:mund
	pron	<1etmunt>
	pos	n.
Husserl	0.
	syl	Hus:serl
	pron	German <1hus*rl>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1938, German philosopher; founder of phenomenology.
Hussite	1.
	syl	Huss+ite
	pron	<1h^sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the religious ideas of John Huss in the 14th century or a member of the movement initiated by him.
Hussite	2.
	syl	Huss+ite
	pron	<1h^sIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to John Huss, his teachings, followers, etc.
Hussism	sub
	head	Hussite
	or	Hussitism
	syl	Huss+ism
	pos	n.
Hussitism	sub
	head	Hussite
	or	Hussism
	syl	Huss+it+ism
	pos	n.
hussy	ety	C16 (in the sense: housewife): from hussif #7housewife 
hussies	infl
	head	hussy
	syl	hus+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hussy	1.
	syl	hus+sy
	pron	<1h^si>, <-zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contemptuous.
	def	a shameless or promiscuous woman.
hussy	2.
	syl	hus+sy
	pron	<1h^si>, <-zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a folder for needles, thread, etc.
hustings	ety	C11: from Old Norse h*_usthing, from h*_us #7house+ thing assembly
hustings	1.
	syl	hus+tings
	pron	<1h^stiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl. sing.
	usage	Brit. before 1872
	def	the platform on which candidates were nominated for Parliament and from which they addressed the electors.
hustings	2.
	syl	hus+tings
	pron	<1h^stiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl. sing.
	def	the proceedings at a parliamentary election.
hustings	3.
	syl	hus+tings
	pron	<1h^stiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl. sing.
	def	political campaigning.
hustle	ety	C17: from Dutch husselen to shake, from Middle Dutch hutsen 
hustle	1.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shove or crowd (someone) roughly.
hustle	2.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move hurriedly or furtively.
	exam	1	he hustled her out of sight.
hustle	3.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deal with or cause to proceed hurriedly.
	exam	1	to hustle legislation through.
hustle	4.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to earn or obtain (something) forcefully.
hustle	5.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	U.S. slang. of procurers and prostitutes
	def	to solicit.
hustle	6.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of hustling.
hustle	7.
	syl	hus+tle
	pron	<1h^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	undue activity.
hustler	sub
	head	hustle
	syl	hus+tler
	pos	n.
hustle up	0.
	syl	hus+tle up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to prepare quickly.
John	infl
	head	Huston
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Huston	0.
	syl	Hus:ton
	pron	<1hju:st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, U.S. film director of (1951) and (1956).
hut	ety	C17: from French hutte, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German hutta a crude dwelling
hut	1.
	syl	hut
	pos	h^t; n.
	def	a small house or shelter, usually made of wood or metal.
the hut	2.
	head	hut
	syl	the hut.
	usage	Austral. on a sheep or cattle station
	def	accommodation for the shearers, stockmen, etc. {~}
hut	3.
	syl	hut
	pos	h^t; n.
	def	to furnish with or live in a hut.
hutlike	sub
	head	hut
	syl	hut+2like
	pos	adj.
hutch	ety	C14 hucche, from Old French huche, from Medieval Latin hutica, of obscure origin
hutch	1.
	syl	hutch
	pron	<h^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a cage, usually of wood and wire mesh, for small animals.
hutch	2.
	syl	hutch
	pron	<h^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, derogatory.
	def	a small house.
hutch	3.
	syl	hutch
	pron	<h^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a cart for carrying ore.
hutch	4.
	syl	hutch
	pron	<h^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a trough, esp. one used for kneading dough or (in mining) for washing ore.
hutch	5.
	syl	hutch
	pron	<h^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or keep in or as if in a hutch.
hutchie	ety	C20: from #7hutch 
hutchie	0.
	syl	hutch:ie
	pron	<1huCi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a groundsheet draped over an upright stick, used as a temporary shelter.
hut circle	0.
	syl	hut cir+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a circle of earth or stones representing the site of a prehistoric hut.
hutment	0.
	syl	hut+ment
	pron	<1h^tm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Military.
	def	a number or group of huts.
Hutu	infl
	or	Hutus
	syl	Hu+tu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hutus	infl
	head	Hutu
	or	Hutu
	syl	Hu+tus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hutu	1.
	syl	Hu+tu
	pron	<1hu:2tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of Rwanda.
Hutu	2.
	syl	Hu+tu
	pron	<1hu:2tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Aldous (Leonard) 	1.
	head	Huxley
	syl	Al:dous (Leonard) .
	def	1894-1963, English novelist and essayist, noted particularly for his novel (1932), depicting a scientifically controlled civilization of human robots.
Huxley	2.
	syl	Hux:ley
	pron	<1h^ksli>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, Sir {Ju@.li@.an (Sorrel) }. 1887-1975, English biologist; first director-general of UNESCO (1946-48). His works include (1923) and (1942).
Huxley	3.
	syl	Hux:ley
	pron	<1h^ksli>
	pos	n.
	def	their grandfather, {Thom@.as Hen@.ry}. 1825-95, English biologist, the leading British exponent of Darwin's theory of evolution; his works include (1863) and (1893).
Christiaan	infl
	head	Huygens
	syl	Chris:ti:aan
	pron	<1kristi?!:2a:n>
	pos	n.
Huygens	0.
	syl	Huy:gens
	pron	<1hIg*nz>, Dutch <h@oj$x*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	1629-95, Dutch physicist: first formulated the wave theory of light.
Joris Karl	infl
	head	Huysmans
	syl	Jor:is Karl
	pron	<Zc1ris>, <karl>
	pos	n.
Huysmans	0.
	syl	Huys:mans
	pron	French <$his1m*~a:s>, <karl>
	pos	n.
	def	1848-1907, French novelist of the Decadent school, whose works include (1884).
huzzah	ety	C16: of unknown origin
huzzah	0.
	syl	huz+zah
	pron	<h*1za:>
	pos	interj. n. vb.
	def	an archaic word for {hurrah}.
hv	alt
	head	HV
	or	HV
	syl	h.v.
HV	0.
	or	hv
	syl	H.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	high voltage.
hw	alt
	head	HW
	or	HW
	syl	h.w.
HW	1.
	or	hw
	syl	H.W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	high water.
HW	2.
	or	hw
	syl	H.W.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Cricket.
	def	hit wicket.
hwan	ety	Korean
hwan	0.
	syl	hwan
	pron	<hwa:n>, <wa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {won%2} (senses 1, 2)}.
Huang Hai	alt
	head	Hwang Hai
	or	Hwang Hai
	syl	Huang Hai
	pron	<1w@G> <1hI>
	pos	n.
Hwang Hai	0.
	or	Huang Hai
	syl	Hwang Hai
	pron	<1w@G> <1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	the transliteration of Chinese name for the {Yellow Sea}.
Huang Ho	alt
	head	Hwang Ho
	or	Hwang Ho
	syl	Huang Ho
	pron	<1w@G> <1h*u>
	pos	n.
Hwang Ho	0.
	or	Huang Ho
	syl	Hwang Ho
	pron	<1w@G> <1h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Chinese name for the {Yellow River}.
HWM	0.
	syl	H.W.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	high-water mark.
hwyl	ety	C19: Welsh
hwyl	0.
	syl	hw:yl
	pron	<1hu:il>
	pos	n.
	def	emotional fervour, as in the recitation of poetry.
hyacinth	ety	C16: from Latin hyacinthus, from Greek huakinthos 
hyacinth	1.
	syl	hy:a+cinth
	pron	<1hI*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	any liliaceous plant of the Mediterranean genus esp. any cultivated variety of having a thick flower stalk bearing white, blue, or pink fragrant flowers.
hyacinth	2.
	syl	hy:a+cinth
	pron	<1hI*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower or bulb of such a plant.
hyacinth	3.
	syl	hy:a+cinth
	pron	<1hI*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or related plant, such as the grape hya?!cinth.
hyacinth	4.
	syl	hy:a+cinth
	pron	<1hI*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jacinth}. a red or reddish-brown trans?!parent variety of the mineral zircon, used as a gemstone
hyacinth	5.
	syl	hy:a+cinth
	pron	<1hI*sinT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a flower which sprang from the blood of the dead Hyacinthus.
hyacinth	6.
	syl	hy:a+cinth
	pron	<1hI*sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour varying from a deep purplish-blue to a medium violet.
hyacinthine	sub
	head	hyacinth
	syl	hy:a+cin+thine
	pron	<2hI*1sinTIn>
	pos	adj.
Hyacinthus	0.
	syl	Hy:a:cin:thus
	pron	<2hI*1sinT*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a youth beloved of Apollo and inadvertently killed by him. At the spot where the youth died, Apollo caused a flower to grow.
Hyades	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek huades, perhaps from huein to rain
Hyads	alt
	head	Hyades
	or	Hyades
	syl	Hy+ads
	pron	<1hI*2dEz>, <1hI@dz>, <1hI@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hyades	H1.0.
	or	Hyads
	syl	Hy:a+des
	pron	<1hI*2dEz>, <1hI@dz>, <1hI@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an open cluster of stars in the constellation Taurus. Compare {{Pleiades%2}}.
Hyades	H2.0.
	syl	Hy:a:des
	pron	<1hI*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	seven nymphs, daughters of Atlas, whom Zeus placed among the stars after death.
hyaena	0.
	syl	hy+ae:na
	pron	<hI1En*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hyena}.
hyaenic	sub
	head	hyaena
	syl	hy+1ae:nic
	pos	adj.
hyalin	0.
	syl	hy:a+lin
	pron	<1hI*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	glassy translucent substance, such as occurs in certain degenerative skin conditions or in hyaline cartilage.
hyaline	ety	C17: from Late Latin hyalinus, from Greek hualinos of glass, from hualos glass
hyaline	1.
	syl	hy:a+line
	pron	<1hI*lin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	clear and translucent, with no fibres or granules.
hyaline	2.
	syl	hy:a+line
	pron	<1hI*lin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	transparent.
hyaline	3.
	syl	hy:a+line
	pron	<1hI*lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a glassy transparent surface.
hyaline cartilage	0.
	syl	hy:a+line cart:i+lage
	pos	n.
	def	a common type of cartilage with a translucent matrix containing little fibrous tissue.
hyalite	0.
	syl	hy:a+lite
	pron	<1hI*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a clear and colourless variety of opal in globular form.
hyalo-	ety	from Greek hualos glass
hyaloid	ety	C19: from Greek hualoeid*_es 
hyaloid	0.
	syl	hy:a+loid
	pron	<1hI*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	clear and trans?!parent; glassy; hyaline.
hyaloid membrane	0.
	syl	hy:a+loid mem+brane
	pos	n.
	def	the delicate transparent membrane enclosing the vitreous humour of the eye.
hyaloplasm	0.
	syl	hy+al:o+plasm
	pron	<1hI*l*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the clear nongranular constituent of cell cytoplasm.
hyaloplasmic	sub
	head	hyaloplasm
	syl	hy:a+lo+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
hyaluronic acid	ety	C20: #7hyalo -#7+ Greek ouron urine+-#7ic 
hyaluronic acid	0.
	syl	hy:a+lu+ron+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hI*lu1ronik>
	pos	n.
	def	a viscous polysaccharide with important lubricating properties, present, for example, in the synovial fluid in joints.
hyaluronic	sub
	head	hyaluronic acid
	syl	hy:a+lu+1ron+ic
	pos	adj.
hyaluronidase	ety	C20: #7hyalo -#7+ Greek ouron urine+{#7id %3}#7+ -#7ase 
hyaluronidase	0.
	syl	hy:a+lu+ron:i+dase
	pron	<2hI*lu1roni2dAs>, <-2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, thus decreasing the viscosity of the medium containing the acid.
hybrid	ety	C17: from Latin hibrida offspring of a mixed union (human or animal)
hybrid	1.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant resulting from a cross between genetically unlike individuals. Hybrids between different species are usually sterile.
hybrid	2.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	n.
	def	anything of mixed ancestry.
hybrid	3.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, part of which is derived from one language and part from another, such as which has a prefix of Greek origin and a root of Latin origin.
hybrid	4.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or being a hybrid; of mixed origin.
hybrid	5.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of an electromagnetic wave
	def	having components of both electric and magnetic field vectors in the direction of propagation.
hybrid	6.a.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a circuit
	def	consisting of transistors and valves.
hybrid	6.b.
	syl	hy+brid
	pron	<1hIbrid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an integrated circuit
	def	consisting of one or more fully integrated circuits and other components, attached to a ceramic substrate. Compare {{monolithic} (sense 3)}.
hybridism	sub
	head	hybrid
	syl	hy+brid+ism
	pos	n.
hybridity	sub
	head	hybrid
	syl	hy+1brid+i:ty
	pos	n.
hybrid computer	0.
	syl	hy+brid com+put+er
	pos	n.
	def	a computer combining some of the advantages of both analog and digital computers. A continuously varying analog input is converted into discrete values for fast digital processing.
hybridise	alt
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridize
	syl	hy+brid+ise
	pron	<1hIbri2dIz>
	pos	vb.
hybridize	0.
	or	hybridise
	syl	hy+brid+ize
	pron	<1hIbri2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or cause to produce hybrids; crossbreed.
hybridizable	sub
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridisable
	syl	hy+brid+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hybridisable	sub
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridizable
	syl	hy+brid+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hybridization	sub
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridisation
	syl	hy+brid:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hybridisation	sub
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridization
	syl	hy+brid:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hybridizer	sub
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridiser
	syl	hy+brid+2iz+er
	pos	n.
hybridiser	sub
	head	hybridize
	or	hybridizer
	syl	hy+brid+2is+er
	pos	n.
hybrid vigour	0.
	syl	hy+brid vig+our
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the increased size, strength, etc., of a hybrid as compared to either of its parents. Also called: {heterosis}.
hybris	0.
	syl	hy+bris
	pron	<1hIbris>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hubris}.
hybristic	sub
	head	hybris
	syl	hy+1bris+tic
	pos	adj.
hydantoin	ety	C20: from #7hyd (#7rogen+all) #7antoin 
hydantoin	0.
	syl	hy+dan+to+in
	pron	<hI1d@nt*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless crystalline compound present in beet molasses: used in the manu?!facture of pharmaceuticals and synthetic resins. Formula: C\3H\4N\2O\2.
hydathode	ety	C19: from Greek, from hudor water+ hodos way
hydathode	0.
	syl	hy+da+thode
	pron	<1hId*2T*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a pore in plants, esp. on the leaves, specialized for excreting water.
hydatid	ety	C17: from Greek hudatis watery vesicle, from hud*_or, hudat- water
hydatid	1.
	syl	hy+da+tid
	pron	<1hId*tid>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bladder containing encysted larvae of the tapeworm causes serious disease in man.
hydatid	2.
	syl	hy+da+tid
	pron	<1hId*tid>
	pos	n.
	def	a sterile fluid-filled cyst produced in man and animals during infestation by larval forms. {~} Also called: {hydatid cyst}.
Hyde	H1.0.
	syl	Hyde
	pron	<hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in E Greater Manchester. Pop.: 37075 (1971).
Douglas	1.
	head	Hyde
	syl	Doug:las.
	def	1860-1949, Irish statesman and author; first president of Eire (1938-45).
Edward	2.
	head	Hyde
	syl	Ed:ward.
	def	See (1st Earl of) {Clarendon}.
Hyde Park	0.
	syl	Hyde Park
	pos	n.
	def	a park in W central London: popular for open-air meetings.
Hyderabad	1.
	syl	Hy+der:a+bad
	pron	<1hId*r*2ba:d>, <-2b@d>, <1hIdr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central India, capital of Andhra Pradesh state and capital of former Hyderabad state; university (1918). Pop.: 1607396 (1971).
Hyderabad	2.
	syl	Hy+der:a+bad
	pron	<1hId*r*2ba:d>, <-2b@d>, <1hIdr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of S India: divided in 1956 between the states of Andhra Pradesh, Mysore, and Maharashtra.
Hyderabad	3.
	syl	Hy+der:a+bad
	pron	<1hId*r*2ba:d>, <-2b@d>, <1hIdr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Pakistan, on the River Indus: seat of the University of Sind (1947). Pop.: 628310 (1972).
Haidar Ali	alt
	head	Hyder Ali
	or	Hyder Ali
	syl	Hai:dar A:li
	pron	<1hId*r> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
Hyder Ali	0.
	or	Haidar Ali
	syl	Hy:der A:li
	pron	<1hId*r> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
	def	1722-82, Indian ruler of Mysore (1766-82), who waged two wars against the British in India (1767-69; 1780-82).
hydnocarpate	0.
	syl	hyd+no+car+pate
	pron	<2hidn*u1ka:pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of hydnocarpic acid.
hydnocarpic acid	ety	C20: from Greek hudnon truffle+ karpos fruit+-#7ic 
hydnocarpic acid	0.
	syl	hyd+no+car+pic ac:id
	pron	<2hidn*u1ka:pik>
	pos	n.
	def	a cyclic fatty acid occurring in the form of its glycerides in chaulmoogra oil. Formula: C\1\6H\2\8O\2.
hydr-	0.
	syl	hydr-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {hydro-} before a vowel.
hydra	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek hudra water serpent; compare #7otter 
hydras	infl
	head	hydra
	or	hydrae
	syl	hy+dras
	pron	<-drE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hydrae	infl
	head	hydra
	or	hydras
	syl	hy+drae
	pron	<-drE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hydra	1.
	syl	hy+dra
	pron	<1hIdr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any solitary freshwater hydroid coelenterate of the genus in which the body is a slender polyp with tentacles around the mouth.
hydra	2.
	syl	hy+dra
	pron	<1hIdr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a persistent trouble or evil.
	exam	1	the hydra of the Irish problem.
Hydra	H1.0.
	syl	Hy:dra
	pron	<1hIdr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a monster with nine heads, each of which, when struck off, was replaced by two new ones.
Hydrae	infl
	head	Hydra
	syl	Hy+drae
	pron	<1hIdrE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Hydra	H2.0.
	syl	Hy+dra
	pron	<1hIdr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very long faint constellation lying mainly in the S hemisphere and extending from near Virgo to Cancer.
hydracid	0.
	syl	hy+drac+id
	pron	<hI1dr@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	an acid, such as hydrochloric acid, that does not contain oxygen.
hydrangea	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek hud*_or water+ angeion vessel: probably from the cup-shaped fruit
hydrangea	0.
	syl	hy+dran+gea
	pron	<hI1drAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or tree of the Asian and American genus cultivated for their large clusters of white, pink, or blue flowers: family
hydrant	ety	C19: from #7hydro -#7+ -#7ant 
hydrant	0.
	syl	hy+drant
	pron	<1hIdr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an outlet from a water main, usually consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached, from which water can be tapped for fighting fires, etc. See also {fire hydrant}.
hydranth	ety	C19: from #7hydra+ Greek anthos flower
hydranth	0.
	syl	hy+dranth
	pron	<1hIdr@nT>
	pos	n.
	def	a polyp in a colony of hydrozoan coelenterates that is specialized for feeding rather than reproduction.
hydrargyrum	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Latin hydrargyrus from Greek hydrarguros, from #7hydro -#7+ arguros silver
hydrargyrum	0.
	syl	hy+drar+gy+rum
	pron	<hI1dra:Jir*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for { {mercury} (sense 1)}.
hydrargyric	sub
	head	hydrargyrum
	syl	hy+drar+gy+ric
	pron	<2hIdra:1Ji*rik>
	pos	adj.
hydrastine	ety	C19: from #7hydrast (#7is) #7+ -{#7ine %2}
hydrastine	0.
	syl	hy+dras+tine
	pron	<hI1dr@stEn>, <-tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous alkaloid extracted from the roots of the goldenseal: has been used in medicine (in the form of one of its water-soluble salts) to contract the uterus and arrest haemorrhage. Formula: C\2\1H\2\1NO\6.
hydrastinine	0.
	syl	hy+dras+ti+nine
	pron	<hI1dr@sti2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline water-soluble compound whose pharmacological action resembles that of hydrastine. Formula: C\1\1H\1\3NO\3.
hydrastis	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek #7hydro -#7+ -astis, of unknown origin
hydrastis	0.
	syl	hy+dras+tis
	pron	<hI1dr@stis>
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous plant of the genus of Japan and E North America, such as goldenseal, having showy foliage and ornamental red fruits.
hydrate	1.
	syl	hy+drate
	pron	<1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical compound containing water that is chemically combined with a substance and can usually be expelled without changing the constitution of the substance.
hydrate	2.
	syl	hy+drate
	pron	<1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical compound that can dissociate reversibly into water and another compound. For example sulphuric acid (H\2SO\4) dissociates into sulphur trioxide (SO\3) and water (H\2O).
hydrate	3.
	syl	hy+drate
	pron	<1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	a chemical compound, such as a carbohydrate, that contains hydrogen and oxygen atoms in the ratio two to one.
hydrate	4.
	syl	hy+drate
	pron	<1hIdrAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo treatment or impregnation with water.
hydration	sub
	head	hydrate
	syl	hy+1dra+tion
	pos	n.
hydrator	sub
	head	hydrate
	syl	hy+dra+tor
	pos	n.
hydrated	0.
	syl	hy+drat+ed
	pron	<1hIdrAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound
	def	chemically bonded to water molecules.
hydraulic	ety	C17: from Latin hydraulicus of a water organ, from Greek hudraulikos, from hudraulos water organ, from #7hydro -#7+ aulos pipe, reed instrument
hydraulic	1.
	syl	hy+drau+lic
	pron	<hI1drolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	operated by pressure transmitted through a pipe by a liquid, such as water or oil.
hydraulic	2.
	syl	hy+drau+lic
	pron	<hI1drolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or employing liquids in motion.
hydraulic	3.
	syl	hy+drau+lic
	pron	<hI1drolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with hydraulics.
hydraulic	4.
	syl	hy+drau+lic
	pron	<hI1drolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	hardening under water.
	exam	1	hydraulic cement.
hydraulically	sub
	head	hydraulic
	syl	hy+1drau+li+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydraulic brake	0.
	syl	hy+drau+lic brake
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brake, used in motor vehicles, in which the braking force is transmitted from the brake pedal to the brakes by a compressed liquid.
hydraulic press	0.
	syl	hy+drau+lic press
	pos	n.
	def	a press that utilizes liquid pressure to enable a small force applied to a small piston to produce a large force on a larger piston. The small piston moves through a proportionately greater distance than the larger.
hydraulic ram	1.
	syl	hy+drau+lic ram
	pos	n.
	def	the larger or working piston of a hydraulic press.
hydraulic ram	2.
	syl	hy+drau+lic ram
	pos	n.
	def	a form of water pump utilizing the kinetic energy of running water to provide static pressure to raise water to a reservoir higher than the source.
hydraulics	0.
	syl	hy+drau+lics
	pron	<hI1droliks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {fluid mechanics}.
hydraulic suspension	0.
	syl	hy+drau+lic sus+pen+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a system of motor-vehicle suspension using hydraulic members, often with hydraulic compensation between front and rear systems ({hydroelastic suspension}) .
hydrazine	ety	C19: from #7hydro -#7+azo -#7+ {-#7ine %2}
hydrazine	0.
	syl	hy+dra+zine
	pron	<1hIdr*2zEn>, <-zin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless basic liquid made from sodium hypochlorite and ammonia: a strong reducing agent, used chiefly as a rocket fuel. Formula: N\2H\4.
hydrazoic acid	0.
	syl	hy+dra+zo+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hIdr*1z*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless highly explosive liquid. Formula: HN\3. See also {azide}.
hydria	ety	C19: from Latin, from Greek hudria, from hud*_or water
hydria	0.
	syl	hy+dri:a
	pron	<1hIdri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	a large water jar.
hydric	1.
	syl	hy+dric
	pron	<1hIdrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing hydrogen.
hydric	2.
	syl	hy+dric
	pron	<1hIdrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or using moisture.
hydride	0.
	syl	hy+dride
	pron	<1hIdrId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound of hydrogen with another element, including ionic compounds such as sodium hydride (NaH), covalent compounds such as borane (B\2H\6), and the transition metal hydrides formed when certain metals, such as palladium, absorb hydrogen.
hydriodic acid	ety	C19: from #7hydro -#7+iodic 
hydriodic acid	0.
	syl	hy+dri+od+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hIdri1odik>
	pos	n.
	def	the colourless or pale yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen iodide: a strong acid.
hydros	infl
	head	hydro
	syl	hy+dros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hydro	H1.0.
	syl	hy+dro
	pron	<1hIdr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hotel or resort, often near a spa, offering facilities for hydropathic treatment.
hydro	H2.1.
	syl	hy+dro
	pron	<1hIdr*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {hydroelectric}.
hydro	H2.2.
	syl	hy+dro
	pron	<1hIdr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Canadian name for {electricity}.
hydro-	ety	from Greek hud*_or water
hydro-	1.
	syl	hy:dro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating or denoting water, liquid, or fluid.
	exam	1	hydrolysis;
	exam	2	hydrodynamics.
hydro-	2.
	syl	hy:dro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating the presence of hydrogen in a chemical compound.
	exam	1	hydrochloric acid.
hydro-	3.
	syl	hy:dro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a hydroid.
	exam	1	hydrozoan.
hydrobromic acid	0.
	syl	hy:dro+bro+mic ac:id
	pron	<2hIdr*u1br*umik>
	pos	n.
	def	the colourless or faintly yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide: a strong acid.
hydrocarbon	0.
	syl	hy:dro+car+bon
	pron	<2hIdr*u1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen, such as the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, terpenes, and arenes.
hydrocele	0.
	syl	hy:dro+cele
	pron	<1hIdr*u2sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal collection of fluid in any saclike space, esp. around the testicles.
hydrocellulose	0.
	syl	hy:dro+cel+lu+lose
	pron	<2hIdr*u1selju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a gelatinous material consisting of hydrated cellulose, made by treating cellulose with water, acids, or alkalis: used in making paper, viscose rayon, and mercerized cotton.
hydrocephaly	alt
	head	hydrocephalus
	or	hydrocephalus
	syl	hy:dro+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2hIdr*u1sef*li>
	pos	n.
hydrocephalus	0.
	or	hydrocephaly
	syl	hy:dro+ceph:a+lus
	pron	<2hIdr*u1sef*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid within the ventricles of the brain because its normal outlet has been blocked by congenital malformation or disease. In infancy it usually results in great enlargement of the head. Nontechnical name: {water on the brain}.
hydrocephalic	sub
	head	hydrocephalus
	syl	hy:dro+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u?!se1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
hydrocephaloid	sub
	head	hydrocephalus
	or	hydrocephalous
	syl	hy:dro+1ceph:a+loid
	pos	adj.
hydrocephalous	sub
	head	hydrocephalus
	or	hydrocephaloid
	syl	hy:dro+1ceph:a+lous
	pos	adj.
hydrochloric acid	0.
	syl	hy:dro+chlo+ric ac:id
	pron	<2hIdr*1klorik>
	pos	n.
	def	the colourless or slightly yellow aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride: a strong acid used in many industrial and laboratory processes. Formerly called: {muriatic acid}.
hydrochloride	ety	C\6H\5NH\3%+Cl%-.
hydrochloride	0.
	syl	hy:dro+chlo+ride
	pron	<2hIdr*1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a quaternary salt formed by the addition of hydrochloric acid to an organic base, such as aniline hydrochloride,
hydrocoral	ety	C20: from #7hydro -#7+coral 
hydrocoralline	alt
	head	hydrocoral
	or	hydrocoral
	syl	hy+dro+cor+al+line
	pos	n.
hydrocoral	0.
	or	hydrocoralline
	syl	hy+dro+cor+al
	pron	<2hIdr*1kor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any hydrozoan coelenterate of the order (or which includes the millepores.
hydrocortisone	0.
	syl	hy:dro+cor+ti+sone
	pron	<2hIdr*u1kc:ti2z*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex; 17-hydroxycorticosterone. The synthesized form is used mainly in treating rheumatic, allergic, and inflammatory disorders. Formula: C\2\1H\3\0O\5. Also called: {cortisol}.
hydrocyanic acid	0.
	syl	hy:dro+cy+an+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hIdr*usI1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydrogen cyanide}, esp. when in aqueous solution.
hydrodynamical	alt
	head	hydrodynamic
	or	hydrodynamic
	syl	hy:dro+dy+nam:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrodynamic	1.
	or	hydrodynamical
	syl	hy:dro+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*udI1n@mik>, <-di->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids.
hydrodynamic	2.
	or	hydrodynamical
	syl	hy:dro+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*udI1n@mik>, <-di->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with hydrodynamics.
hydrodynamically	sub
	head	hydrodynamic
	syl	hy:dro+dy+1nam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydrodynamics	1.
	syl	hy:dro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*udI1n@miks>, <-di->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties of fluids, esp. liquids. Also called: {hydromechanics}. See also {hydrokinetics, hydrostatics}.
hydrodynamics	2.
	syl	hy:dro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*udI1n@miks>, <-di->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydrokinetics}.
hydroelectric	1.
	syl	hy:dro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2hIdr*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	generated by the pressure of falling water.
	exam	1	hydroelectric power.
hydroelectric	2.
	syl	hy:dro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2hIdr*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or con?!cerned with the generation of electricity by water pressure.
	exam	1	a hydroelectric scheme.
hydroelectricity	sub
	head	hydroelectric
	syl	hy:dro+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2hIdr*uilek?!1trisitE>, <-2Elek->
	pos	n.
hydrofluoric acid	0.
	syl	hy:dro+flu+or+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hIdr*uflu:1orik>
	pos	n.
	def	the colourless aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride: a strong acid that attacks glass.
hydrofoil	1.
	syl	hy:dro+foil
	pron	<1hIdr*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast light vessel the hull of which is raised out of the water on one or more pairs of fixed vanes.
hydrofoil	2.
	syl	hy:dro+foil
	pron	<1hIdr*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of these vanes.
hydrogen	ety	C18: from French hydrog*`ene, from #7hydro -#7+ -#7gen ; so called because its combustion produces water
hydrogen	0.a.
	syl	hy:dro+gen
	pron	<1hIdriJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a flammable colourless gas that is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe. It occurs mainly in water and in most organic compounds and is used in the production of ammonia and other chemicals, in the hydrogenation of fats and oils, and in welding. Symbol: H; atomic no.: 1; atomic wt.: 1.007 97; valency: 1; density: 0.0899 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -259.14?%C; boiling pt.: -252.5?%C. See also {deuterium, tritium}.
hydrogen	0.b.
	syl	hy:dro+gen
	pron	<1hIdriJ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	hydrogen bomb.
hydrogenize	infl
	head	hydrogenate
	or	hydrogenise
	syl	hy:dro+gen+ize
	pron	<1hIdr*Ji2nIz>, <hI1droJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
hydrogenise	infl
	head	hydrogenate
	or	hydrogenize
	syl	hy:dro+gen+ise
	pron	<1hIdr*Ji2nIz>, <hI1droJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
hydrogenate	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen+ate
	pron	<1hIdr*Ji2nAt>, <hI1droJi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a reaction with hydrogen.
	exam	1	to hydrogenate ethylene.
hydrogenation	sub
	head	hydrogenate
	syl	hy:dro+gen:1a+tion
	pos	n.
hydrogenization	sub
	head	hydrogenate
	or	hydrogenisation
	syl	hy:dro+gen:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hydrogenisation	sub
	head	hydrogenate
	or	hydrogenization
	syl	hy:dro+gen:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hydrogenator	sub
	head	hydrogenate
	syl	hy:dro+gen:2a+tor
	pos	n.
hydrogen bomb	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bomb in which energy is released by fusion of hydrogen nuclei to give helium nuclei. The energy required to initiate the fusion is provided by an atom bomb, which is surrounded by a hydrogen-containing substance such as lithium deuteride. Also called: {H-bomb}. See also {fusion bomb}.
hydrogen bond	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen bond
	pos	n.
	def	a weak chemical bond between an electronegative atom, such as fluorine, oxygen, or nitrogen, and a hydrogen atom bound to another electronegative atom. Hydrogen bonds are responsible for the properties of water and many biological molecules.
hydrogen bromide	1.
	syl	hy:dro+gen bro+mide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent gas used in organic synthesis. Formula: HBr.
hydrogen bromide	2.
	syl	hy:dro+gen bro+mide
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution of hydrogen bromide; hydrobromic acid.
hydrogen carbonate	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bicarbonate}.
hydrogen chloride	1.
	syl	hy:dro+gen chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pungent corrosive gas obtained by the action of sulphuric acid on sodium chloride: used in making vinyl chloride and other organic chemicals. Formula: HCl.
hydrogen chloride	2.
	syl	hy:dro+gen chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution of hydrogen chloride; hydrochloric acid.
hydrogen cyanide	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen cy:a+nide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous liquid with a faint odour of bitter almonds, usually made by a catalysed reaction between ammonia, oxygen, and methane. It forms prussic acid in aqueous solution and is used for making plastics and dyes and as a war gas. Formula: HCN. Also called: {hydrocyanic acid}.
hydrogen fluoride	1.
	syl	hy:dro+gen fluo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous corrosive gas or liquid made by reaction between calcium fluoride and sulphuric acid: used as a fluorinating agent and catalyst. Formula: HF.
hydrogen fluoride	2.
	syl	hy:dro+gen fluo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution of hydrogen fluoride; hydrofluoric acid.
hydrogen iodide	1.
	syl	hy:dro+gen i:o:dide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous corrosive gas obtained by a catalysed reaction between hydrogen and iodine vapour: used in making iodides. Formula: HI.
hydrogen iodide	2.
	syl	hy:dro+gen i:o:dide
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution of this gas; hydriodic acid.
hydrogen ion	1.
	syl	hy:dro+gen i:on
	pos	n.
	def	an ionized hydrogen atom, occurring in plasmas and in aqueous solutions of acids, in which it is solvated by one or more water molecules; proton. Formula: H%+
hydrogen ion	2.
	syl	hy:dro+gen i:on
	pos	n.
	def	an ionized hydrogen molecule; hydrogen molecular ion. Formula: H%+@b\2
hydrogenise	alt
	head	hydrogenize
	or	hydrogenize
	syl	hy:dro+gen+ise
	pron	<1hI?!dr*Ji2nIz>, <hI?!1dro?!Ji2nIz>
	pos	vb.
hydrogenize	0.
	or	hydrogenise
	syl	hy:dro+gen+ize
	pron	<1hI?!dr*Ji2nIz>, <hI?!1dro?!Ji2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	variants of {hydrogenate}.
hydrogenization	sub
	head	hydrogenize
	or	hydrogenisation
	syl	hy:dro+gen:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hydrogenisation	sub
	head	hydrogenize
	or	hydrogenization
	syl	hy:dro+gen:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hydrogenolysis	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen+ol:y+sis
	pron	<2hIdr*uJi1nolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction in which a compound is decomposed by hydrogen.
hydrogenous	0.
	syl	hy+drog+e:nous
	pron	<hi1droJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing hydrogen.
hydrogen peroxide	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen per+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily unstable liquid, usually used in aqueous solution. It is a strong oxidizing agent used as a bleach for textiles, wood pulp, hair, etc., and as an oxidizer in rocket fuels. Formula: H\2O\2.
hydrogen sulphate	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bisulphate}.
hydrogen sulphide	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen sul+phide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous soluble flammable gas with an odour of rotten eggs: used as a reagent in chemical analysis. Formula: H\2S. Also called: {sulphuretted hydrogen}.
hydrogen sulphite	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen sul+phite
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bisulphite}.
hydrogen tartrate	0.
	syl	hy:dro+gen tar+trate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bitartrate}.
hydrograph	0.
	syl	hy:dro+graph
	pron	<1hIdr*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a graph showing the seasonal variation in the level, velocity, or discharge of a body of water.
hydrography	1.
	syl	hy+drog+ra+phy
	pron	<hI1drogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study, surveying, and mapping of the oceans, seas, and rivers. Compare {hydrol?!ogy}.
hydrography	2.
	syl	hy+drog+ra+phy
	pron	<hI1drogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the oceans, seas, and rivers as represented on a chart.
hydrographer	sub
	head	hydrography
	syl	hy+1drog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
hydrographic	sub
	head	hydrography
	or	hydrographical
	syl	hy:dro+graph+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
hydrographical	sub
	head	hydrography
	or	hydrographic
	syl	2hy:dro+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrographically	sub
	head	hydrography
	syl	2hy:dro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydroid	1.
	syl	hy+droid
	pron	<1hIdrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the an order of colonial hydrozoan coelenterates that have the polyp phase dominant.
hydroid	2.
	syl	hy+droid
	pron	<1hIdrcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of coelenterate colonies or individuals
	def	having or consisting of hydra-like polyps.
hydroid	3.
	syl	hy+droid
	pron	<1hIdrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydroid colony or individual.
hydrokinetical	alt
	head	hydrokinetic
	or	hydrokinetic
	syl	hy:dro+ki+net:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrokinetic	1.
	or	hydrokinetical
	syl	hy:dro+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*uki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with fluids that are in motion.
hydrokinetic	2.
	or	hydrokinetical
	syl	hy:dro+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*uki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with hydrokinetics.
hydrokinetics	0.
	syl	hy:dro+ki+net+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*uki1netiks>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the mechanical behaviour and properties of fluids in motion, esp. of liquids. Also called: {hydrodynamics}.
hydrologic cycle	0.
	syl	hy:dro+log+ic cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {water cycle}.
hydrology	0.
	syl	hy+drol+o:gy
	pron	<hI1drol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the distribution, conservation, use, etc., of the water of the earth and its atmosphere.
hydrologic	sub
	head	hydrology
	or	hydrological
	syl	hy:dro+log+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
hydrological	sub
	head	hydrology
	or	hydrologic
	syl	hy:dro+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrologically	sub
	head	hydrology
	syl	hy:dro+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydrologist	sub
	head	hydrology
	syl	hy+1drol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hydrolysate	ety	C20: from #7hydrolysis+{ -#7ate %1}
hydrolysate	0.
	syl	hy+drol:y+sate
	pron	<hI1droli2sAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or mixture produced by hydrolysis.
hydrolyze	alt
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolyse
	syl	hy:dro+lyze
	pron	<1hIdr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
hydrolyse	0.
	or	hydrolyze
	syl	hy:dro+lyse
	pron	<1hIdr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject to or undergo hydrolysis.
hydrolysable	sub
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolyzable
	syl	hy:dro+2lys+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hydrolyzable	sub
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolysable
	syl	hy:dro+2lyz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hydrolysation	sub
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolyzation
	syl	hy:dro+ly+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hydrolyzation	sub
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolysation
	syl	hy:dro+ly+1za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hydrolyser	sub
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolyzer
	syl	hy:dro+2lys+er
	pos	n.
hydrolyzer	sub
	head	hydrolyse
	or	hydrolyser
	syl	hy:dro+2lyz+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hydrolysis	0.
	syl	hy+drol:y+sis
	pron	<hI1drolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction in which a compound reacts with water to produce other compounds.
hydrolyte	0.
	syl	hy:dro+lyte
	pron	<1hIdr*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance subjected to hydrolysis.
hydrolytic	0.
	syl	hy:dro+lyt+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, producing, or produced by hydrolysis.
hydromagnetics	0.
	syl	hy:dro+mag+net+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*um@g1netiks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {magnetohydrodynamics}.
hydromancy	0.
	syl	hy:dro+man+cy
	pron	<1hIdr*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination by water.
hydromancer	sub
	head	hydromancy
	syl	hy:dro+2manc+er
	pos	n.
hydromantic	sub
	head	hydromancy
	syl	hy:dro+1man+tic
	pos	adj.
hydromechanics	0.
	syl	hy:dro+me:chan+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*umi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydrodynamics}.
hydromechanical	sub
	head	hydromechanics
	syl	hy:dro+me:1chan:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydromedusas	infl
	head	hydromedusa
	or	hydromedusae
	syl	hy:dro+me:du+sas
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hydromedusae	infl
	head	hydromedusa
	or	hydromedusas
	syl	hy:dro+me:du+sae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hydromedusa	0.
	syl	hy:dro+me:du+sa
	pron	<2hIdr*umi1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the medusa form of hydrozoan coelenterates.
hydromedusan	sub
	head	hydromedusa
	syl	hy:dro+me:1du+san
	pos	adj.
hydromel	ety	C15: from Latin, from Greek hudromeli, from #7hydro -#7+ meli honey
hydromel	0.
	syl	hy:dro+mel
	pron	<1hIdr*u2mel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {mead} (the drink).
hydrometallurgy	0.
	syl	hy:dro+met+al+lur+gy
	pron	<2hIdr*u1met%*!lR:Ji>, <-me1t@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for the recovery of a metal from an aqueous medium in which the metal or the gangue is preferentially dissolved.
hydrometallurgical	sub
	head	hydrometallurgy
	syl	hy:dro+2met+al+1lur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrometeor	0.
	syl	hy:dro+me:te:or
	pron	<2hIdr*u1mEti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any weather condition produced by water in the atmosphere, such as rain or snow.
hydrometeorological	sub
	head	hydrometeor
	syl	hy:dro+2me:te:or:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrometeorology	sub
	head	hydrometeor
	syl	hy:dro+2me:te:or+1ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
hydrometeorology	sub
	head	hydrometeor
	syl	hy:dro+2me:te:or+1ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
hydrometer	0.
	syl	hy+drom+e:ter
	pron	<hI1dromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the relative density of a liquid, usually consisting of a sealed graduated tube with a weighted bulb on one end, the relative density being indicated by the length of the unsubmerged stem.
hydrometric	sub
	head	hydrometer
	or	hydrometrical
	syl	hy:dro+met+ric
	pron	<2hIdr*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
hydrometrical	sub
	head	hydrometer
	or	hydrometric
	syl	hy:dro+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrometrically	sub
	head	hydrometer
	syl	hy:dro+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydrometry	sub
	head	hydrometer
	syl	hy+1drom+e:try
	pos	n.
hydronaut	ety	C20: from Greek, from #7hydro -#7+ -naut, as in aeronaut, astronaut 
hydronaut	0.
	syl	hy:dro+naut
	pron	<1hIdr*u2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Navy.
	def	a person trained to operate deep submergence vessels.
hydronium ion	ety	C20: from #7hydro -#7+ (#7amm) #7onium 
hydronium ion	0.
	syl	hy:dro+ni:um i:on
	pron	<hI1dr*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {hydroxonium ion}.
hydropathy	0.
	syl	hy+drop:a+thy
	pron	<hI1drop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a pseudoscientific method of treating disease by the use of large quantities of water both internally and externally. Also called: {water cure}. Compare {hydrotherapy}.
hydropathic	sub
	head	hydropathy
	or	hydropathical
	syl	hy:dro+path+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
hydropathical	sub
	head	hydropathy
	or	hydropathic
	syl	2hy:dro+1path:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydropathist	sub
	head	hydropathy
	or	hydropath
	syl	hy+1drop:a+thist
	pos	n.
hydropath	sub
	head	hydropathy
	or	hydropathist
	syl	1hy:dro+2path
	pos	n.
hydrophane	0.
	syl	hy:dro+phane
	pron	<1hIdr*u2fAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white partially opaque variety of opal that becomes translucent in water.
hydrophanous	sub
	head	hydrophane
	syl	hy+droph:a+nous
	pron	<hI1drof*n*s>
	pos	adj.
hydrophilic	0.
	syl	hy:dro+phil+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	tending to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.
	exam	1	a hydrophilic colloid.
hydrophile	sub
	head	hydrophilic
	syl	hy:dro+2phile
	pos	n.
hydrophilous	0.
	syl	hy+droph:i+lous
	pron	<hI1drofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	growing in or pollinated by water.
hydrophily	sub
	head	hydrophilous
	syl	hy+1droph:i+ly
	pos	n.
hydrophobia	1.
	syl	hy:dro+pho+bia
	pron	<2hIdr*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rabies}.
hydrophobia	2.
	syl	hy:dro+pho+bia
	pron	<2hIdr*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fear of drinking fluids, esp. that of a person with rabies, because of painful spasms when trying to swallow. Compare {aquaphobia}.
hydrophobic	1.
	syl	hy:dro+pho+bic
	pron	<2hIdr*1f*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to hydrophobia.
hydrophobic	2.
	syl	hy:dro+pho+bic
	pron	<2hIdr*1f*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	tending not to dissolve in, mix with, or be wetted by water.
	exam	1	a hydrophobic colloid.
hydrophone	0.
	syl	hy:dro+phone
	pron	<1hIdr*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an electroacoustic transducer that converts sound or ultrasonic waves travelling through water into electrical oscillations.
hydrophyte	0.
	syl	hy:dro+phyte
	pron	<1hIdr*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that grows only in water or very moist soil.
hydrophytic	sub
	head	hydrophyte
	syl	hy:dro+phyt+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
hydroplane	1.
	syl	hy:dro+plane
	pron	<1hIdr*u2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a motorboat equipped with hydrofoils or with a shaped bottom that raises its hull out of the water at high speeds.
hydroplane	2.
	syl	hy:dro+plane
	pron	<1hIdr*u2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment to an aircraft to enable it to glide along the surface of water.
hydroplane	3.
	syl	hy:dro+plane
	pron	<1hIdr*u2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for a {seaplane}.
hydroplane	4.
	syl	hy:dro+plane
	pron	<1hIdr*u2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal vane on the hull of a submarine for controlling its vertical motion.
hydroplane	5.
	syl	hy:dro+plane
	pron	<1hIdr*u2plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a boat
	def	to rise out of the water in the manner of a hydroplane.
hydroponics	ety	C20: from #7hydro -#7+ (#7geo) #7ponics 
hydroponics	0.
	syl	hy:dro+pon+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*u1poniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a method of cultivating plants by growing them in gravel, etc., through which water containing dissolved inorganic nutrient salts is pumped. Also called: {aquiculture}.
hydroponic	sub
	head	hydroponics
	syl	hy:dro+1pon+ic
	pos	adj.
hydroponically	sub
	head	hydroponics
	syl	hy:dro+1pon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydropower	0.
	syl	hy:dro+pow+er
	pron	<1hIdr*u2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	hydroelectric power.
hydroquinol	alt
	head	hydroquinone
	or	hydroquinone
	syl	hy:dro+quin+ol
	pron	<2hIdr*u1kwinol>
	pos	n.
hydroquinone	0.
	or	hydroquinol
	syl	hy:dro+qui+none
	pron	<2hIdr*ukwi1n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble phenol used as a photographic developer; 1,4-dihydroxybenzene. Formula: C\6H\4(OH)\2. Also called: {quinol}.
hydroscope	0.
	syl	hy:dro+scope
	pron	<1hIdr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for making observations of underwater objects.
hydroscopic	sub
	head	hydroscope
	or	hydroscopical
	syl	hy:dro+scop+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
hydroscopical	sub
	head	hydroscope
	or	hydroscopic
	syl	hy:dro+1scop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydroski	0.
	syl	hy:dro+ski
	pron	<1hIdr*u2skE>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrofoil used on some seaplanes to provide extra lift when taking off.
hydrosol	0.
	syl	hy:dro+sol
	pron	<1hIdr*2sol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a sol that has water as its liquid phase.
hydrosome	ety	C19: from hydro-, from #7hydra+ -{#7some %3}
hydrosoma	alt
	head	hydrosome
	or	hydrosome
	syl	hy:dro+so+ma
	pron	<2hIdr*1s*um*>
	pos	n.
hydrosome	0.
	or	hydrosoma
	syl	hy:dro+some
	pron	<1hIdr*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the body of a colonial hydrozoan.
hydrosphere	0.
	syl	hy:dro+sphere
	pron	<1hIdr*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the watery part of the earth's surface, including oceans, lakes, water vapour in the atmosphere, etc.
hydrospheric	sub
	head	hydrosphere
	syl	hy:dro+1spher+ic
	pos	adj.
hydrostat	0.
	syl	hy:dro+stat
	pron	<1hIdr*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that detects the presence of water as a prevention against drying out, overflow, etc., esp. one used as a warning in a steam boiler.
hydrostatical	alt
	head	hydrostatic
	or	hydrostatic
	syl	hy:dro+stat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hydrostatic	1.
	or	hydrostatical
	syl	hy:dro+stat+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with fluids that are not in motion.
	exam	1	hydrostatic pressure.
hydrostatic	2.
	or	hydrostatical
	syl	hy:dro+stat+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with hydrostatics.
hydrostatically	sub
	head	hydrostatic
	syl	hy:dro+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydrostatic balance	0.
	syl	hy:dro+stat+ic bal+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a balance for finding the weight of an object submerged in water in order to determine the upthrust on it and thus determine its relative density.
hydrostatics	0.
	syl	hy:dro+stat+ics
	pron	<2hIdr*u1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the mechanical properties and behaviour of fluids that are not in motion. See also {hydrodynamics}.
hydrosulphate	0.
	syl	hy:dro+sul+phate
	pron	<2hIdr*u1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any quaternary acid salt formed by addition of an organic base to sulphuric acid, such as aniline hydrosulphate, C\6H\5NH\3HSO\4.
hydrosulphide	0.
	syl	hy:dro+sul+phide
	pron	<2hIdr*u1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt derived from hydrogen sulphide by replacing one of its hydrogen atoms with a metal atom. Technical name: {hydrogen sulphide}.
hydrosulphite	ety	C20: from #7hydrosulph (#7urous) #7+ {-#7ite %2}
hydrosulphite	0.
	syl	hy:dro+sul+phite
	pron	<2hIdr*u1s^lfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {dithionite}.
hydrosulphurous acid	0.
	syl	hy:dro+sul+phur+ous acid
	pron	<2hIdr*u1s^lf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {dithionous acid}.
hydrotaxis	0.
	syl	hy:dro+tax+is
	pron	<2hIdr*u1taksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the directional movement of an organism or cell in response to the stimulus of water.
hydrotactic	sub
	head	hydrotaxis
	syl	hy:dro+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
hydrotherapeutics	0.
	syl	hy:dro+ther:a+peu+tics
	pron	<2hIdr*u2Ter*1pju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with hydrotherapy.
hydrotherapeutic	sub
	head	hydrotherapeutics
	syl	hy:dro+2ther:a+1peu+tic
	pos	adj.
hydrotherapy	0.
	syl	hy:dro+ther:a+py
	pron	<2hIdr*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the treatment of certain diseases by the external application of water, as for mobilizing stiff joints or strengthening weakened muscles. Also called: {water cure}. Compare {hydropathy}.
hydrotherapic	sub
	head	hydrotherapy
	syl	hy:dro+ther:a+pic
	pron	<2hIdr*uTi1r@pik>
	pos	adj.
hydrotherapist	sub
	head	hydrotherapy
	syl	hy:dro+1ther:a+pist
	pos	n.
hydrothermal	0.
	syl	hy:dro+ther+mal
	pron	<2hIdr*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the action of water under conditions of high temperature, esp. in forming rocks and minerals.
hydrothermally	sub
	head	hydrothermal
	syl	hy:dro+1ther+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydrothorax	0.
	syl	hy:dro+tho+rax
	pron	<2hIdr*u1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an accumulation of fluid in one or both pleural cavities, often resulting from disease of the heart or kidneys.
hydrothoracic	sub
	head	hydrothorax
	syl	hy:dro+tho+rac+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*uTc:1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
hydrotropism	0.
	syl	hy+drot+ro+pism
	pron	<hI1drotr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the directional growth of plants in response to the stimulus of water.
hydrotropic	sub
	head	hydrotropism
	syl	hy:dro+trop+ic
	pron	<2hIdr*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
hydrotropically	sub
	head	hydrotropism
	syl	hy:dro+1trop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hydrous	1.
	syl	hy+drous
	pron	<1hIdr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing water.
hydrous	2.
	syl	hy+drous
	pron	<1hIdr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	combined with water molecules.
	exam	1	hydrous copper sulphate, CuSO\4.5H\2O.
hydroxide	1.
	syl	hy+drox+ide
	pron	<hI1droksId>
	pos	n.
	def	a base or alkali containing the ion OH%#-.
hydroxide	2.
	syl	hy+drox+ide
	pron	<hI1droksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound containing an -OH group.
hydroxonium ion	0.
	syl	hy+drox+o:ni:um i:on
	pron	<2hIdrok1s*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive ion, H\3O%+, formed by the attachment of a proton to a water molecule: occurs in solutions of acids and behaves like a hydrogen ion. Also called: {hydronium ion}.
hydroxy	ety	C19: #7hydro -#7+oxy (#7gen) 
hydroxy	0.
	syl	hy+drox:y
	pron	<hI1droksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	containing one or more hydroxyl groups.
hydroxy-	ety	from #7hydro -#7+oxy (#7gen) 
hydroxy-	0.
	syl	hy:drox:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in chemical compounds) indicating the presence of one or more hydroxyl groups or ions.
hydroxy acid	1.
	syl	hy+drox:y ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any acid, such as sulphuric acid, containing hydroxyl groups in its molecules.
hydroxy acid	2.
	syl	hy+drox:y ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of carboxylic acids that contain both a hydroxyl group and a carboxyl group in their molecules.
hydroxyl	0.
	syl	hy+drox:yl
	pron	<hI1droksil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group -OH or the ion OH%#-.
	exam	1	a hydroxyl group or radical.
hydroxylic	sub
	head	hydroxyl
	syl	hy+drox+1yl+ic
	pos	adj.
hydroxylamine	0.
	syl	hy+drox+yl:a+mine
	pron	<hI2droksil*1mEn>, <-1@min>, <-1sIl*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline compound that explodes when heated: a reducing agent. Formula: NH\2OH.
hydroxyproline	0.
	syl	hy+drox:y+pro+line
	pron	<hI2droksi1pr*ulEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid occurring in some proteins, esp. collagen. Formula: (OH)C\4H\7N(COOH).
hydrozoan	1.
	syl	hy:dro+zo:an
	pron	<2hIdr*u1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any colonial or solitary coelenterate of the class which includes the hydra, Portuguese man-of-war, and the sertularians. {~}
hydrozoan	2.
	syl	hy:dro+zo:an
	pron	<2hIdr*u1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
Hydrus	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek hudros water serpent, from hud*_or water
Hydri	infl
	head	Hydrus
	syl	Hy+dri
	pron	<1hIdrI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Hydrus	0.
	syl	Hy+drus
	pron	<1hIdr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation near the S celestial pole lying close to Eridanus and Tucana and containing part of the Small Magellanic cloud.
hyena	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin hyaena, from Greek huaina, from hus hog
hyaena	alt
	head	hyena
	or	hyena
	syl	hy+ae:na
	pron	<hI1En*>
	pos	n.
hyena	0.
	or	hyaena
	syl	hy+e:na
	pron	<hI1En*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several long-legged carnivorous doglike mammals of the genera and such as ({spotted} or {laughing hyena}) , of Africa and S Asia: family order (carnivores).
hyenic	sub
	head	hyena
	or	hyaenic
	syl	hy+1e:nic
	pos	adj.
hyaenic	sub
	head	hyena
	or	hyenic
	syl	hy+1ae:nic
	pos	adj.
hyetal	ety	C19: from Greek huetos rain+-#7{al %1}
hyetal	0.
	syl	hy+e:tal
	pron	<1hIitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rain, rainfall, or rainy regions.
hyetograph	1.
	syl	hy+et:o+graph
	pron	<1hIit*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a chart showing the distribution of rainfall of a particular area, usually throughout a year.
hyetograph	2.
	syl	hy+et:o+graph
	pron	<1hIit*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-recording rain gauge.
hyetography	0.
	syl	hy+e:tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2hIi1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the distribution and recording of rainfall.
hyetographic	sub
	head	hyetography
	or	hyetographical
	syl	hy+e:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2hIit*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
hyetographical	sub
	head	hyetography
	or	hyetographic
	syl	2hy+e:to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hyetographically	sub
	head	hyetography
	syl	2hy+e:to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Hygeia	0.
	syl	Hy:ge:ia
	pron	<hI1JE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek goddess of health.
Hygeian	sub
	head	Hygeia
	syl	Hy+1ge:ian
	pos	adj.
hygiene	ety	C18: from New Latin hygi*_ena, from Greek hugiein*_e, from hugieinos healthful, from hugi*_es healthy
hygiene	1.
	syl	hy+giene
	pron	<1hIJEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hygienics}. the science con?!cerned with the maintenance of health.
hygiene	2.
	syl	hy+giene
	pron	<1hIJEn>
	pos	n.
	def	clean or healthy prac?!tices or thinking.
	exam	1	personal hygiene.
hygienic	0.
	syl	hy+gien+ic
	pron	<hI1JEnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	promoting health or cleanliness; sanitary.
hygienically	sub
	head	hygienic
	syl	hy+1gien:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hygienics	0.
	syl	hy+gien+ics
	pron	<hI1JEniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another word for {hygiene} (sense 1).
hygeist	infl
	head	hygienist
	or	hygieist
	syl	hy+ge:ist
	pron	<1hIJEist>
	pos	n.
hygieist	infl
	head	hygienist
	or	hygeist
	syl	hy+gie:ist
	pron	<1hIJEist>
	pos	n.
hygienist	0.
	syl	hy+gien+ist
	pron	<1hIJEnist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the practice of hygiene. See also {dental hygienist}.
hygristor	ety	C20: from #7hygro -#7+ (#7res) #7istor 
hygristor	0.
	syl	hy+gris+tor
	pron	<hI1grist*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic component the resist?!ance of which varies with humidity.
hygro-	ety	from Greek hugros wet
hygrograph	0.
	syl	hy:gro+graph
	pron	<1hIgr*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic hygrom?!eter that produces a graphic record of the humidity of the air.
hygrometer	0.
	syl	hy+grom+e:ter
	pron	<hI1gromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various instruments for measuring humidity.
hygrometric	sub
	head	hygrometer
	syl	hy:gro+met+ric
	pron	<2hIgr*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
hygrometrically	sub
	head	hygrometer
	syl	hy:gro+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hygrometry	sub
	head	hygrometer
	syl	hy+1grom+e:try
	pos	n.
hygrophilous	0.
	syl	hy:gro+phi+lous
	pron	<hI1grofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	growing in moist places. &- {hy@.gro+phile} (#!ha$Igr$$$u@!fa$Il)
hygroscope	0.
	syl	hy:gro+scope
	pron	<1hIgr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that indicates the humidity of the air without necessarily measuring it.
hygroscopic	0.
	syl	hy:gro+scop+ic
	pron	<2hIgr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	tending to absorb water from the air.
hygroscopically	sub
	head	hygroscopic
	syl	hy:gro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hygroscopicity	sub
	head	hygroscopic
	syl	hy:gro+sco+pic+i:ty
	pron	<2hIgr*sk*u1pisiti>
	pos	n.
hygrostat	0.
	syl	hy:gro+stat
	pron	<1hIgr*2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {humidistat}.
hying	0.
	syl	hy+ing
	pron	<1hIiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the present participle of {hie}.
Hyksos	ety	from Greek Huks*_os name of ruling dynasty in Egypt, from Egyptian h#800381 q'#800382 #800383 #800384 s'sw ruler of the lands of the nomads
Hyksos	infl
	syl	Hyk+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Hyksos	0.
	syl	Hyk+sos
	pron	<1hiksos>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a nomadic Asian people, probably Semites, who controlled Egypt from 1720 #7b.c. until 1560 #7b.c.
hyla	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek hul*_e forest, wood
hyla	0.
	syl	hy:la
	pron	<1hIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree frog of the genus such as ({white-spotted hyla}) of tropical America.
hylo-	ety	from Greek hul*_e wood
hylo-	1.
	syl	hy:lo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating matter (as distinguished from spirit).
	exam	1	hylozoism.
hylo-	2.
	syl	hy:lo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating wood.
	exam	1	hylophagous.
hylomorphism	0.
	syl	hy:lo+morph+ism
	pron	<2hIl*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doc?!trine that identifies matter with the first cause of the universe.
hylophagous	ety	C19: from Greek hulophagos, from hul*_e wood+ phagein to devour
hylophagous	0.
	syl	hy+loph:a+gous
	pron	<hI1lof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of insects
	def	feeding on wood.
hylotheism	0.
	syl	hy:lo+the:ism
	pron	<2hIl*1TEiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that God is identical to matter.
hylozoism	ety	C17: #7hylo -#7+ Greek z*_o*_e life
hylozoism	0.
	syl	hy+lo+zo+ism
	pron	<2hIl*1z*uiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that life is one of the properties of matter.
hylozoic	sub
	head	hylozoism
	syl	hy+lo+1zo+ic
	pos	adj.
hylozoist	sub
	head	hylozoism
	syl	hy+lo+1zo+ist
	pos	n.
hylozoistic	sub
	head	hylozoism
	syl	hy+lo+zo+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
hylozoistically	sub
	head	hylozoism
	syl	hy+lo+zo+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hymen	ety	C17: from Greek: membrane
hymen	0.
	syl	hy+men
	pron	<1hImen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a fold of mucous membrane that partly covers the entrance to the vagina and is usually ruptured when sexual intercourse takes place for the first time.
hymenal	sub
	head	hymen
	syl	hy+men+al
	pos	adj.
Hymen	0.
	syl	Hy:men
	pron	<1hImen>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek and Roman god of marriage.
hymeneal	1.
	syl	hy+me:ne:al
	pron	<2hIme1nE*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	of or relating to marriage.
hymeneal	2.
	syl	hy+me:ne:al
	pron	<2hIme1nE*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedding song or poem.
hynia	infl
	head	hymenium
	or	hyniums
	syl	hy+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hyniums	infl
	head	hymenium
	or	hynia
	syl	hy+ni:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hymenium	0.
	syl	hy+me:ni:um
	pron	<hI1mEni*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in basidiomycetous and ascomycetous fungi
	def	a layer of cells some of which produce the spores.
hymenopteron	alt
	head	hymenopteran
	or	hymenopteran
	syl	hy+me+nop+ter+on
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
hymenopterans	infl
	head	hymenopteran
	syl	hy+me:nop+ter+ans
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hymenoptera	infl
	head	hymenopteran
	or	hymenopterons
	syl	hy+me:nop+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hymenopterons	infl
	head	hymenopteran
	or	hymenoptera
	syl	hy+me:nop+ter+ons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hymenopteran	0.
	or	hymenopteron
	syl	hy+me:nop+ter+an
	pron	<2hImi1nopt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any hymenopterous insect.
hymenopterous	ety	C19: from Greek humen?!opteros membrane wing; see #7hymen, -#7pterous 
hymenopteran	alt
	head	hymenopterous
	or	hymenopterous
	syl	hy+men+op+ter+an
	pos	adj.
hymenopterous	0.
	or	hymenopteran
	syl	hy+men+op+ter+ous
	pron	<2hImi1nopt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of insects, including bees, wasps, ants, and sawflies, having two pairs of membranous wings and an ovipositor specialized for stinging, sawing, or piercing.
Hymettus	0.
	syl	Hy+met+tus
	pron	<hI1met*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Greece, in Attica east of Athens: famous for its marble and for honey. Height: 1032 m (3386 ft.). Modern Greek name: {Imitt*'os}.
Hymettian	sub
	head	Hymettus
	or	Hymettic
	syl	Hy+1met+ti:an
	pos	adj.
Hymettic	sub
	head	Hymettus
	or	Hymettian
	syl	Hy+1met+tic
	pos	adj.
hymn	ety	C13: from Latin hymnus, from Greek humnos 
hymn	1.
	syl	hymn
	pron	<him>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian song of praise sung to God or a saint.
hymn	2.
	syl	hymn
	pron	<him>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar song praising other gods, a nation, etc.
hymn	3.
	syl	hymn
	pron	<him>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express (praises, thanks, etc.) by singing hymns.
hymnic	sub
	head	hymn
	syl	hym+nic
	pron	<1himnik>
	pos	adj.
hymnlike	sub
	head	hymn
	syl	hymn+2like
	pos	adj.
hymnal	1.
	syl	hym+nal
	pron	<1himnL>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of hymns.
hymnal	2.
	syl	hym+nal
	pron	<1himnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of hymns.
hymn book	0.
	syl	hymn book
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the words and music of hymns.
hymnodist	infl
	head	hymnist
	or	hymnographer
	syl	hym+no+dist
	pron	<1himn*dist>
	pos	n.
hymnographer	infl
	head	hymnist
	or	hymnodist
	syl	hym+nog+ra+pher
	pron	<him1nogr*f*>
	pos	n.
hymnist	0.
	syl	hym+nist
	pron	<1himnist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who composes hymns.
hymnody	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin hymn*_odia, from Greek humn*_oidia, from humn*_oidein to chant a hymn, from #7hymn+ aeidein to sing
hymnody	1.
	syl	hym+no+dy
	pron	<1himn*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the composition or singing of hymns.
hymnody	2.
	syl	hym+no+dy
	pron	<1himn*di>
	pos	n.
	def	hymns collectively.
hymnody	xref
	syl	hym+no+dy
	pron	<1himn*di>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hymnology}.
hymnodical	sub
	head	hymnody
	syl	hym+nod:i+cal
	pron	<him1nodikL>
	pos	adj.
hymnology	1.
	syl	hym+nol+o:gy
	pron	<him1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of hymn composition.
hymnology	2.
	syl	hym+nol+o:gy
	pron	<him1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hymnody}.
hymnologic	sub
	head	hymnology
	or	hymnological
	syl	hym+no+log+ic
	pron	<2himn*?!1loJik>
	pos	adj.
hymnological	sub
	head	hymnology
	or	hymnologic
	syl	hym+no+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hymnologist	sub
	head	hymnology
	syl	hym+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hyoid	ety	C19: from New Latin h*_yo*"ides, from Greek huoeid*_es having the shape of the letter #7upsilon, from hu upsilon+-#7oid 
hyoid	1.
	syl	hy+oid
	pron	<1hIcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the hyoid bone.
hyoid	2.
	syl	hy+oid
	pron	<1hIcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also; also:
	def	the horseshoe-shaped bone that lies at the base of the tongue and above the thyroid cartilage.
hyoid	3.
	syl	hy+oid
	pron	<1hIcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also; also:
	def	a corresponding bone or group of bones in other vertebrates.
hyoscine	ety	C19: from #7hyosc (#7yamus) #7+ -#7{ine %2}
hyoscine	0.
	syl	hy+os+cine
	pron	<1hI*2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scopolamine}.
hyoscyamine	0.
	syl	hy+os+cy:a+mine
	pron	<2hI*1sI*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous alkaloid occurring in henbane and related plants: an optically active isomer of atropine, used in medicine in a similar way. Formula: C\1\7H\2\3NO\3.
hyoscyamus	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek huoskuamos, from hus pig+ kuamos bean; the plant was thought to be poisonous to pigs
hyoscyamus	0.
	syl	hy+os+cy:a+mus
	pron	<2hI*1sI*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the solanaceous genus of Europe, Asia, and N Africa, including henbane.
hyp	1.
	syl	hyp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hypotenuse.
hyp	2.
	syl	hyp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hypothesis.
hyp	3.
	syl	hyp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hypothetical.
hyp-	0.
	syl	hyp-
	pos	prefix.
	def	a variant of {hypo-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	hypabyssal.
hypabyssal	0.
	syl	hyp+a:byss+al
	pron	<2hip*1bisL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	derived from magma that has solidified close to the surface of the earth in the form of dykes, sills, etc.
hypesthesia	alt
	head	hypaesthesia
	or	hypaesthesia
	syl	hyp+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2hipEs1TEzi*>, <2hI->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hypaesthesia	0.
	or	hypesthesia
	syl	hyp+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2hipEs1TEzi*>, <2hI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a reduced sensibility to touch.
hypaesthesic	sub
	head	hypaesthesia
	or	hypesthesic
	syl	hyp+aes+the+sic
	pron	<2hipEs1TEsik>, <2hI->
	pos	adj.
hypesthesic	sub
	head	hypaesthesia
	or	hypaesthesic
	syl	hyp+es+the+sic
	pron	<2hipEs1TEsik>, <2hI->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hypaethral	ety	C18: from Latin hypaethrus uncovered, from Greek hupaithros, from #7hypo -#7+ aithros clear sky
hypethral	alt
	head	hypaethral
	or	hypaethral
	syl	hy+pe:thral
	pron	<hi1pETr*l>, <hI->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hypaethral	0.
	or	hypethral
	syl	hy+pae:thral
	pron	<hi1pETr*l>, <hI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a classical temple
	def	having no roof.
hypallage	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek hupallag*_e interchange, from #7hypo- + allassein to exchange
hypallage	0.
	syl	hy+pal+la+ge
	pron	<hI1p@l*2JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a figure of speech in which the natural relations of two words in a statement are interchanged, as in
hypanthium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7hypo -#7+ Greek anthion a little flower, from anthos flower
hypanthia	infl
	head	hypanthium
	syl	hy+pan+thi:a
	pron	<-Ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypanthium	0.
	syl	hy+pan+thi:um
	pron	<hI1p@nTi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the cup-shaped or flat receptacle of perigynous flowers.
hypanthial	sub
	head	hypanthium
	syl	hy+1pan+thi:al
	pos	adj.
hype	ety	C20: shortened from #7hypodermic 
	infl
	head	hype
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
hype	H1.1.
	syl	hype
	pron	<hIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypodermic needle or injection.
hype	H1.2.
	syl	hype
	pron	<hIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug addict. {~} usually foll. by to inject oneself with a drug.
hype	ety	C20: of unknown origin
hype	H2.1.
	syl	hype
	pron	<hIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a deception, racket, or publicity stunt.
hype	H2.2.
	syl	hype
	pron	<hIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who gives short change. {~}
hype	H2.3.
	syl	hype
	pron	<hIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to short-change (someone).
hyped up	0.
	syl	hyped up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	stimulated or excited by or as if by the effect of a stimulating drug. |&855|
hyper-	ety	from Greek huper over
hyper-	1.
	syl	hy:per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	above, over, or in excess.
	exam	1	hypercritical.
hyper-	2.
	syl	hy:per-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in medicine
	def	denoting an abnormal excess.
	exam	1	hyperacidity.
hyper-	3.
	syl	hy:per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating that a chemical compound contains a greater than usual amount of an element.
	exam	1	hyperoxide.
hyperacidity	0.
	syl	hy:per+a:cid+i:ty
	pron	<2hIp*r*1siditi>
	pos	n.
	def	excess acidity of the gastrointestinal tract, esp. the stomach, producing a burning sensation.
hyperacid	sub
	head	hyperacidity
	syl	hy:per+1ac+id
	pos	adj.
hyperactive	0.
	syl	hy:per+ac+tive
	pron	<2hIp*r1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	abnormally active.
hyperaction	sub
	head	hyperactive
	syl	hy:per+1ac+tion
	pos	n.
hyperactivity	sub
	head	hyperactive
	syl	hy:per+ac+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
hyperemia	alt
	head	hyperaemia
	or	hyperaemia
	syl	hy:per+e:mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*r1Emi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hyperaemia	0.
	or	hyperemia
	syl	hy:per+ae:mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*r1Emi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an excessive amount of blood in an organ or part.
hyperaemic	sub
	head	hyperaemia
	or	hyperemic
	syl	hy:per+1ae:mic
	pos	adj.
hyperemic	sub
	head	hyperaemia
	or	hyperaemic
	syl	hy:per+1e:mic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hyperesthesia	alt
	head	hyperaesthesia
	or	hyperaesthesia
	syl	hy:per+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2hIp*rEs?!1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hyperaesthesia	0.
	or	hyperesthesia
	syl	hy:per+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2hIp*rEs?!1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	increased sensitivity of any of the sense organs, esp. of the skin to cold, heat, pain, etc.
hyperaesthetic	sub
	head	hyperaesthesia
	or	hyperesthetic
	syl	hy:per+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2hIp*rEs1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
hyperesthetic	sub
	head	hyperaesthesia
	or	hyperaesthetic
	syl	hy:per+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2hIp*rEs1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hyperbaric	0.
	syl	hy:per+bar+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or operat?!ing at pressures higher than normal.
hyperbaton	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, literally: an overstepping, from #7hyper -+bainein to step
hyperbaton	0.
	syl	hy:per+ba+ton
	pron	<hI1pR:b*2ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a figure of speech in which the normal order of words is reversed, as in
hyperbola	ety	C17: from Greek huperbol*_e, literally: excess, extravagance, from #7hyper -#7+ ballein to throw
hyperbolas	infl
	head	hyperbola
	or	hyperbole
	syl	hy:per+bo+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hyperbole	infl
	head	hyperbola
	or	hyperbolas
	syl	hy:per+bo+le
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hyperbola	0.
	syl	hy:per+bo+la
	pron	<hI1pR:b*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a conic section formed by a plane that cuts both bases of a cone; it consists of two branches asymptotic to two intersecting fixed lines and has two foci. Standard equation.
	exam	1	x
hyperbole	ety	C16: from Greek: from #7hyper -#7+ bol*_e a throw, from ballein to throw &- hy@.#!per+bo+lism n.
hyperbole	0.
	syl	hy:per+bo+le
	pron	<hI1pR:b*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a deliberate exaggeration used for effect.
	exam	1	he embraced her a thousand times.
hyperbolical	alt
	head	hyperbolic
	or	hyperbolic
	syl	hy:per+bol:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hyperbolic	1.
	or	hyperbolical
	syl	hy:per+bol+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a hyperbola.
hyperbolic	2.
	or	hyperbolical
	syl	hy:per+bol+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	of or relating to a hyperbole.
hyperbolically	sub
	head	hyperbolic
	syl	hy:per+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hyperbolic function	0.
	syl	hy:per+bol+ic func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of functions of an angle expressed as a relationship between the distances of a point on a hyperbola to the origin and to the coordinate axes. The group includes sinh ({hyperbolic sine}) , cosh ({hyperbolic cosine}) , tanh ({hyperbolic tangent}) , sech ({hyperbolic secant}) , cosech ({hyperbolic cosecant}) , and coth ({hyperbolic cotangent}) .
hyperbolise	alt
	head	hyperbolize
	or	hyperbolize
	syl	hy:per+bo+lise
	pron	<hI1pR:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
hyperbolize	0.
	or	hyperbolise
	syl	hy:per+bo+lize
	pron	<hI1pR:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express (something) by means of hyperbole.
hyperboloid	0.
	syl	hy:per+bo+loid
	pron	<hI1pR:b*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric surface consist?!ing of one sheet, or of two sheets separated by a finite distance, whose sections parallel to the three coordinate planes are hyperbolas or ellipses. Equations.
	exam	1	x
Hyperborean	ety	C16: from Latin hyperboreus, from Greek huperboreos, from #7hyper -#7+ Boreas the north wind
Hyperborean	1.
	syl	Hy:per+bo+re:an
	pron	<2hIp*1bc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a people believed to have lived beyond the North Wind in a sunny land.
Hyperborean	2.
	syl	Hy:per+bo+re:an
	pron	<2hIp*1bc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the extreme north. {~}
Hyperborean	3.
	syl	Hy:per+bo+re:an
	pron	<2hIp*1bc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to the extreme north.
Hyperborean	4.
	syl	Hy:per+bo+re:an
	pron	<2hIp*1bc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Hyperboreans.
hypercatalectic	0.
	syl	hy:per+cat:a+lec+tic
	pron	<2hIp*2k@t*1lektik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. of a line of verse
	def	having extra syllables after the last foot.
hypercorrect	1.
	syl	hy:per+cor+rect
	pron	<2hIp*k*1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively correct or fastidious.
hypercorrect	2.
	syl	hy:per+cor+rect
	pron	<2hIp*k*1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from or characterized by hypercorrection.
hypercorrectness	sub
	head	hypercorrect
	syl	hy:per+cor+1rect+ness
	pos	n.
hypercorrection	0.
	syl	hy:per+cor+rec+tion
	pron	<2hIp*k*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mistaken correction made through a desire to avoid nonstandard pronunciation or grammar: @6 @9 @6 @9.
hypercritical	0.
	syl	hy:per+crit:i+cal
	pron	<2hIp*1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively or severely critical; carping; captious. &- {@!hy@.per+#!crit+ic}
hypercritically	sub
	head	hypercritical
	syl	hy:per+1crit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypercriticism	sub
	head	hypercritical
	syl	hy:per+1crit:i+2cism
	pos	n.
hyperdulia	ety	C16: from Latin #7hyper -#7+ Medieval Latin dulia service
hyperdulia	0.
	syl	hy:per+du+li:a
	pron	<2hIp*dju1li*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	special veneration accorded to the Virgin Mary. Compare {dulia, latria}.
hyperdulic	sub
	head	hyperdulia
	or	hyperdulical
	syl	hy:per+1du+lic
	pos	adj.
hyperdulical	sub
	head	hyperdulia
	or	hyperdulic
	syl	hy:per+1du+li+cal
	pos	adj.
hyperemia	0.
	syl	hy:per+e:mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*r1Emi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {hyperaemia}.
hyperemic	sub
	head	hyperemia
	syl	hy+per+1e:mic
	pos	adj.
hyperesthesia	0.
	syl	hy:per+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2hIp*rEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {hyperaesthesia}.
hyperesthetic	sub
	head	hyperesthesia
	syl	hy:per+es+1thet+ic
	pos	adj.
hypereutectoid	alt
	head	hypereutectic
	or	hypereutectic
	syl	hy:per+eu:tec+toid
	pos	adj.
hypereutectic	0.
	or	hypereutectoid
	syl	hy:per+eu:tec+tic
	pron	<2hIp*ju:1tektik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mixture or alloy with two components
	def	containing more of the minor component than a eutectic mixture. Compare {hypoeutectic}.
hyperextension	0.
	syl	hy:per+ex+ten+sion
	pron	<2hIp*rik1stenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	extension of an arm or leg beyond its normal limits.
hyperfine structure	0.
	syl	hy:per+fine struc+ture
	pron	<1hIp*2fIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the splitting of a spectral line of an atom or molecule into two or more closely spaced components as a result of interaction of the electrons with the magnetic moments of the nuclei or with external fields. Compare {fine structure}. See also {Stark, Zeeman effect}.
hyperfocal distance	0.
	syl	hy:per+fo+cal dis+tance
	pron	<2hIp*1f*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance from a camera lens to the point beyond which all objects appear sharp and clearly defined.
hyperglycaemia	ety	C20: from #7hyper +#7glyco +-#7aemia 
hyperglycemia	alt
	head	hyperglycaemia
	or	hyperglycaemia
	syl	hy:per+gly+ce:mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*glI?!1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hyperglycaemia	0.
	or	hyperglycemia
	syl	hy:per+gly+cae+mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*glI?!1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally large amount of sugar in the blood.
hyperglycaemic	sub
	head	hyperglycaemia
	or	hyperglycemic
	syl	hy:per+gly+1cae+mic
	pos	adj.
hyperglycemic	sub
	head	hyperglycaemia
	or	hyperglycaemic
	syl	hy:per+gly+1ce:mic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hypergolic	ety	C20: from German Hypergol (perhaps from #7hyp (#7er -)#7+erg+ -#7{ol %2)}#7+ -#7ic 
hypergolic	0.
	syl	hy:per+gol+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1golik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rocket fuel
	def	able to ignite spontaneously on contact with an oxidizer.
hypericum	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek hupereikon, from #7hyper -+ ereik*_e heath
hypericum	0.
	syl	hy:per+i:cum
	pron	<hI1perik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant or shrub of the temperate genus : family See {{rose of Sharon} (sense 1)}, {Saint John's wort}.
hyperinsulinism	0.
	syl	hy:per+in+su+lin+ism
	pron	<2hIp*1insjuli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an excessive amount of insulin in the blood, producing hypoglycaemia, caused by oversecretion of insulin by the pancreas or overdosage of insulin in treating diabetes. See {insulin reaction}.
Hyperion	H1.0.
	syl	Hy:pe:ri:on
	pron	<hI1pi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titan, son of Uranus and Gaea, father of Helios (sun), Selene (moon), and Eos (dawn).
Hyperion	H2.0.
	syl	Hy+pe:ri+on
	pron	<hI1pi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the smallest of the ten satellites of the planet Saturn.
hyperkeratosis	0.
	syl	hy:per+ker:a+to+sis
	pron	<2hIp*2ker*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	overgrowth and thickening of the outer layer of the skin.
hyperkeratotic	sub
	head	hyperkeratosis
	syl	hy:per+ker:a+tot+ic
	pron	<2hIp*2ker*1totik>
	pos	adj.
hyperkinesia	ety	C20: from #7hyper -#7+ -kinesia from Greek kin*_esis movement, from kinein to move
hyperkinesis	alt
	head	hyperkinesia
	or	hyperkinesia
	syl	hy:per+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2hIp*ki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
hyperkinesia	0.
	or	hyperkinesis
	syl	hy:per+ki+ne:si:a
	pron	<2hIp*ki1nEzi*>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	excessive movement, as in a muscle spasm.
hyperkinetic	sub
	head	hyperkinesia
	syl	hy:per+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2hIp*ki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
hypermarket	ety	C20: translation of French hypermarch*'e 
hypermarket	0.
	syl	hy:per+mar+ket
	pron	<1hIp*2ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a huge self-service store, usually built on the outskirts of a town.
hypermeter	0.
	syl	hy:per+me:ter
	pron	<hI1pR:mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse line containing one or more additional syllables.
hypermetric	sub
	head	hypermeter
	or	hypermetrical
	syl	hy:per+met+ric
	pron	<2hIp*?!1metrik>
	pos	adj.
hypermetrical	sub
	head	hypermeter
	or	hypermetric
	syl	hy:per+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
hypermetropia	ety	C19: from Greek hupermetros beyond measure (from #7hyper -#7+ metron measure)+-#7opia 
hypermetropy	alt
	head	hypermetropia
	or	hypermetropia
	syl	hy:per+met+ro+py
	pron	<2hIp*1metr*pi>
	pos	n.
hypermetropia	0.
	or	hypermetropy
	syl	hy:per+me:tro+pi:a
	pron	<2hIp*mi1tr*upi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	variants of {hyperopia}.
hypermetropic	sub
	head	hypermetropia
	or	hypermetropical
	syl	hy:per+me:trop+ic
	pron	<2hIp*mi1tropik>
	pos	adj.
hypermetropical	sub
	head	hypermetropia
	or	hypermetropic
	syl	hy:per+me:1trop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hypermnesia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7hyper+ -mnesia, formed on the model of #7amnesia 
hypermnesia	0.
	syl	hy+perm+ne+si:a
	pron	<2hIp*m1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an unusually good ability to remember, found in some mental disorders and hypnosis.
hyperon	ety	C20: from #7hyper -#7+ -#7on 
hyperon	0.
	syl	hy:per+on
	pron	<1hIp*2ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any baryon that is not a nucleon.
hyperopia	0.
	syl	hy:per+o:pi:a
	pron	<2hIp*1r*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see near objects clearly because the images received by the eye are focused behind the retina; long-sightedness. Also called: {hyper?!metropia, hypermetropy}. Compare {myopia, presbyopia}.
hyperopic	sub
	head	hyperopia
	syl	hy:per+op+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1ropik>
hyperostoses	infl
	head	hyperostosis
	syl	hy:per+os+to+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hyperostosis	1.
	syl	hy:per+os+to+sis
	pron	<2hIp*ro1st*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal proliferation of bony tissue.
hyperostosis	2.
	syl	hy:per+os+to+sis
	pron	<2hIp*ro1st*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a bony growth arising from the root of a tooth or from the surface of a bone.
hyperostotic	sub
	head	hyperostosis
	syl	hy:per+os+tot+ic
	pron	<2hIp*ro1stotik>
	pos	adj.
hyperphysical	0.
	syl	hy:per+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2hIp*1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond the physical; supernatural or immaterial.
hyperphysically	sub
	head	hyperphysical
	syl	hy:per+1phys:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hyperpituitarism	0.
	syl	hy:per+pi+tu:i+ta+rism
	pron	<2hIp*pi1tju:it*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	overactivity of the pituitary gland, sometimes resulting in acromegaly or gigantism.
hyperpituitary	sub
	head	hyperpituitarism
	syl	hy:per+pi+1tu:i+tar:y
	pos	adj.
hyperplane	0.
	syl	hy:per+plane
	pron	<1hIp*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a higher dimensional analogue of a plane in three dimensions.
hyperplasia	0.
	syl	hy:per+plas:i:a
	pron	<2hIp*1pl@zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	enlargement of a bodily organ or part resulting from an increase in the total number of cells. Compare {hypertrophy}.
hyperplastic	sub
	head	hyperplasia
	syl	hy:per+plas+tic
	pron	<2hIp*1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
hyperploid	0.
	syl	hy:per+ploid
	pron	<1hIp*2plcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or relating to a chromosome number that slightly exceeds an exact multiple of the haploid number.
hyperploidy	sub
	head	hyperploid
	syl	hy:per+2ploid:y
	pos	n.
hyperpnoea	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7hyper -#7+ Greek pnoia breath, from pnein to breathe
hyperpnea	alt
	head	hyperpnoea
	or	hyperpnoea
	syl	hy+perp+ne:a
	pron	<2hIp*p1nE*>, <2hIp*1nE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hyperpnoea	0.
	or	hyperpnea
	syl	hy+perp+noe:a
	pron	<2hIp*p1nE*>, <2hIp*1nE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in the breathing rate or in the depth of breathing, as after strenuous exercise.
hyperpyrexia	0.
	syl	hy:per+py+rex:i:a
	pron	<2hIp*pI1reksi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an extremely high fever, with a temperature of 41?%C (106?%F) or above. Also called: {hyperthermia, hyperthermy}.
hyperpyretic	sub
	head	hyperpyrexia
	or	hyperpyrexial
	syl	hy:per+py+ret+ic
	pron	<2hIp*?!pI?!1retik>
	pos	adj.
hyperpyrexial	sub
	head	hyperpyrexia
	or	hyperpyretic
	syl	hy:per+py+1rex+i:al
	pos	adj.
hypersensitive	1.
	syl	hy:per+sen+si+tive
	pron	<2hIp*1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having unduly vulnerable feelings.
hypersensitive	2.
	syl	hy:per+sen+si+tive
	pron	<2hIp*1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	abnormally sensitive to an allergen, a drug, or other agent.
hypersensitiveness	sub
	head	hypersensitive
	or	hypersensitivity
	syl	hy:per+1sen+si+tive+ness
	pos	n.
hypersensitivity	sub
	head	hypersensitive
	or	hypersensitiveness
	syl	hy:per+2sen+si+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
hypersensitise	alt
	head	hypersensitize
	or	hypersensitize
	syl	hy:per+sen+si+tise
	pron	<2hIp*1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hypersensitize	0.
	or	hypersensitise
	syl	hy:per+sen+si+tize
	pron	<2hIp*1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a photographic emulsion), usually after manufacture and shortly before exposure, to increase its speed.
hypersensitization	sub
	head	hypersensitize
	or	hypersensitisation
	syl	hy:per+2sen+si+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hypersensitisation	sub
	head	hypersensitize
	or	hypersensitization
	syl	hy:per+2sen+si+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hypersonic	0.
	syl	hy:per+son+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or having a velocity of at least five times that of sound in the same medium under the same conditions.
hypersonics	sub
	head	hypersonic
	syl	hy:per+1son+ics
	pos	n.
hyperspace	0.
	syl	hy:per+space
	pron	<2hIp*1spAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	space having more than three dimensions: often used to describe a four-dimensional environment.
hyperspatial	sub
	head	hyperspace
	syl	hy:per+spa+tial
	pron	<2hIp*1spAS*l>
	pos	adj.
hypersthene	ety	C19: from #7hyper -#7+ Greek sthenos strength
hypersthene	0.
	syl	hy:per+sthene
	pron	<1hIp*2sTEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a green, brown, or black pyroxene mineral consisting of magnesium iron silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: (Mg,Fe)\2Si\2O\6.
hypersthenic	sub
	head	hypersthene
	syl	hy:per+sthen+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1sTenik>
	pos	adj.
hypertension	0.
	syl	hy:per+ten+sion
	pron	<2hIp*1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormally high blood pressure.
hypertensive	sub
	head	hypertension
	syl	hy:per+ten+sive
	pron	<2hIp*1tensiv>
	pos	adj. n.
hyperthermy	alt
	head	hyperthermia
	or	hyperthermia
	syl	hy:per+ther+my
	pron	<2hIp*?!1TR:mi>
	pos	n.
hyperthermia	0.
	or	hyperthermy
	syl	hy:per+ther+mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*1TR:mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	variants of {hyperpyrexia}.
hyperthermal	sub
	head	hyperthermia
	syl	hy:per+1ther+mal
	pos	adj.
hyperthyroidism	0.
	syl	hy:per+thy+roid+ism
	pron	<2hIp*1TIrci2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	overproduction of thyroid hormone by the thyroid gland, causing nervousness, insomnia, sweating, palpitation, and sensitivity to heat. Also called: {thyrotoxicosis}. See {exophthalmic goitre}. &- {@!hy@.per+#!thy+roid}
hypertonic	1.
	syl	hy:per+ton+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of muscle
	def	being in a state of abnormally high tension.
hypertonic	2.
	syl	hy:per+ton+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solution
	def	having a higher osmotic pressure than that of a specified solution. Compare {hypotonic, isotonic}.
hypertonicity	sub
	head	hypertonic
	syl	hy:per+to+nic+i:ty
	pron	<2hIp*t*u?!1nisiti>
	pos	n.
hypertrophies	infl
	head	hypertrophy
	syl	hy:per+tro+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypertrophy	1.
	syl	hy:per+tro+phy
	pron	<hI1pR:tr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	enlargement of an organ or part resulting from an increase in the size of the cells. Compare {atrophy, hyperplasia}.
hypertrophies	infl
	head	hypertrophy
	syl	hy:per+tro+phies
	pos	vb.
hypertrophying	infl
	head	hypertrophy
	syl	hy:per+tro+phy+ing
	pos	vb.
hypertrophied	infl
	head	hypertrophy
	syl	hy:per+tro+phied.
	pos	vb.
hypertrophy	2.
	syl	hy:per+tro+phy
	pron	<hI1pR:tr*fi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo this condition.
hypertrophic	sub
	head	hypertrophy
	syl	hy:per+troph+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1trofik>
	pos	adj.
hyperventilation	0.
	syl	hy:per+ven+ti+la+tion
	pron	<2hIp*2venti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in the depth, duration, and rate of breathing, sometimes resulting in cramp and dizziness.
hypervitaminosis	0.
	syl	hy:per+vit:a+mi+no+sis
	pron	<2hIp*2vit*mi1n*usis>, <-vI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the condition resulting from the chronic excessive intake of vitamins.
hypesthesia	0.
	syl	hyp+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2hipEs1TEzi*>, <2hI->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {hypaesthesia}.
hypesthesic	sub
	head	hypesthesia
	syl	hyp+es+the+sic
	pron	<2hipEs1TEsik>, <2hI->
	pos	adj.
hypethral	0.
	syl	hy+pe:thral
	pron	<hi1pETr*l>, <hI->
	pos	adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {hypaethral}.
hypha	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek huph*_e web
hyphae	infl
	head	hypha
	syl	hy+phae
	pron	<-fE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypha	0.
	syl	hy+pha
	pron	<1hIf*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the filaments that constitute the body (mycelium) of a fungus.
hyphal	sub
	head	hypha
	syl	hy+phal
	pos	adj.
hyphen	ety	C17: from Late Latin (meaning: the combining of two words), from Greek huphen (adv.) together, from #7hypo -#7+ heis one
hyphen	1.
	syl	hy+phen
	pron	<1hIfN>
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark (-), used to separate the parts of some compound words, to link the words of a phrase, and between syllables of a word split between two consecutive lines of writing or printing.
hyphen	2.
	syl	hy+phen
	pron	<1hIfN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {hyphenate}.
hyphen	alt
	head	hyphenate
	or	hyphenate
	syl	hy+phen
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hyphenate	0.
	or	hyphen
	syl	hy+phen+ate
	pron	<1hIf%*!nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (syllables, words, etc.) with a hyphen.
hyphenation	sub
	head	hyphenate
	syl	hy+phen:1a+tion
	pos	n.
hyphenated	1.
	syl	hy+phen+at+ed
	pron	<1hIf%*!nAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or linked with a hyphen.
hyphenated	2.
	syl	hy+phen+at+ed
	pron	<1hIf%*!nAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a nationality denoted by a hyphenated word.
	exam	1	Anglo-Irish.
hypnagogic	ety	C19: from French hypnagogique; see #7hypno-, -agogic 
hypnogogic	alt
	head	hypnagogic
	or	hypnagogic
	syl	hyp+no+gog+ic
	pron	<2hipn*1goJik>
	pos	adj.
hypnagogic	0.
	or	hypnogogic
	syl	hyp+na+gog+ic
	pron	<2hipn*1goJik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or relating to the state just before one is fully asleep. See also: {hypnopompic}.
hypnagogic image	0.
	syl	hyp+na+gog+ic im+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an image experienced by a person just before falling asleep, which often resembles a hallucination.
hypno-	ety	from Greek hupnos sleep
hypno-	1.
	syl	hyp:no-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating sleep.
	exam	1	hypnophobia.
hypno-	2.
	syl	hyp:no-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	relating to hypnosis.
	exam	1	hypnotherapy.
hypnoanalysis	0.
	syl	hyp+no+a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<2hipn*u*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	psycho?!analysis conducted on a hypnotized person.
hypnoanalytic	sub
	head	hypnoanalysis
	syl	hyp+no+an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2hipn*u2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
hypnogenesis	0.
	syl	hyp+no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2hipn*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the induction of sleep or hypnosis.
hypnogenetic	sub
	head	hypnogenesis
	syl	hyp+no+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2hipn*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
hypnogenetically	sub
	head	hypnogenesis
	syl	hyp+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypnoidal	alt
	head	hypnoid
	or	hypnoid
	syl	hyp+noi+dal
	pron	<hip1ncidL>
	pos	adj.
hypnoid	0.
	or	hypnoidal
	syl	hyp+noid
	pron	<1hip2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or relating to a state resembling sleep or hypnosis.
hypnology	0.
	syl	hyp+nol+o:gy
	pron	<hip1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of sleep and hypnosis.
hypnologic	sub
	head	hypnology
	or	hypnological
	syl	hyp+no+log+ic
	pron	<2hipn*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
hypnological	sub
	head	hypnology
	or	hypnologic
	syl	hyp+no+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hypnologist	sub
	head	hypnology
	syl	hyp+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
hypnopaedia	ety	C20: from #7hypno -+Greek paideia education
hypnopaedia	0.
	syl	hyp+no+pae+di:a
	pron	<2hipn*u1pEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the learning of lessons heard during sleep.
hypnopompic	ety	C20: from #7hypno -#7+ Greek pomp*_e a sending forth, escort+-#7ic ; see #7pomp 
hypnopompic	0.
	syl	hyp+no+pom+pic
	pron	<2hipn*u1pompik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	relating to the state existing between sleep and full waking, characterized by the persistence of dreamlike imagery. See also {hypnagogic}.
Hypnos	ety	Greek: sleep
Hypnos	0.
	syl	Hyp:nos
	pron	<1hipnos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of sleep. Roman counterpart: {Somnus}. Compare {Morpheus}.
hypnoses	infl
	head	hypnosis
	syl	hyp+no+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypnosis	0.
	syl	hyp+no+sis
	pron	<hip1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificially induced state of semiconsciousness characterized by an increased suggestibility to the words of the hypnotist: used clinically to reveal unconscious memories, etc. See also {auto?!hypnosis}.
hypnotherapy	0.
	syl	hyp+no+ther:a+py
	pron	<2hipn*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of hypnosis in the treatment of physical or mental disorders.
hypnotic	ety	C17: from Late Latin hypn*_oticus, from Greek hupn*_otikos, from hupnoun to put to sleep, from hupnos sleep
hypnotic	1.
	syl	hyp+not+ic
	pron	<hip1notik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or producing hypnosis or sleep.
hypnotic	2.
	syl	hyp+not+ic
	pron	<hip1notik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	susceptible to hypnotism.
hypnotic	3.
	syl	hyp+not+ic
	pron	<hip1notik>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that induces sleep.
hypnotic	4.
	syl	hyp+not+ic
	pron	<hip1notik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person susceptible to hypnosis.
hypnotically	sub
	head	hypnotic
	syl	hyp+1not:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypnotism	1.
	syl	hyp+no+tism
	pron	<1hipn*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study and practice of hypnosis.
hypnotism	2.
	syl	hyp+no+tism
	pron	<1hipn*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of inducing hypnosis.
hypnotist	0.
	syl	hyp+no+tist
	pron	<1hipn*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the theory and practice of hypnosis.
hypnotise	alt
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotize
	syl	hyp+no+tise
	pron	<1hipn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hypnotize	1.
	or	hypnotise
	syl	hyp+no+tize
	pron	<1hipn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to induce hypnosis in (a person).
hypnotize	2.
	or	hypnotise
	syl	hyp+no+tize
	pron	<1hipn*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charm or beguile; fascinate.
hypnotizable	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotisable
	syl	hyp+no+2tiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hypnotisable	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotizable
	syl	hyp+no+2tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
hypnotizability	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotisability
	syl	hyp+no+2tiz+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
hypnotisability	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotizability
	syl	hyp+no+2tis+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
hypnotization	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotisation
	syl	hyp+no+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hypnotisation	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotization
	syl	hyp+no+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hypnotizer	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotiser
	syl	hyp+no+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
hypnotiser	sub
	head	hypnotize
	or	hypnotizer
	syl	hyp+no+2tis+er
	pos	n.
hypo	ety	C19: shortened from #7hyposulphite 
hypo	H1.0.
	syl	hy:po
	pron	<1hIp*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sodium thiosulphate}, esp. when used as a fixer in photographic developing.
hypos	infl
	head	hypo
	syl	hy:pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypo	H2.0.
	syl	hy:po
	pron	<1hIp*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {hypodermic syringe}.
hypo-	ety	from Greek, from hupo under
hypo-	1.
	syl	hy:po-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	under, beneath, or below.
	exam	1	hypodermic.
hypo-	2.
	syl	hy:po-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	lower; at a lower point.
	exam	1	hypogastrium.
hypo-	3.
	syl	hy:po-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	less than.
	exam	1	hypoploid.
hypo-	4.
	syl	hy:po-
	usage	before a vowel; in medicine
	def	denoting a deficiency or an abnormally low level.
	exam	1	hypothyroid.
hypo-	5.
	syl	hy:po-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	incomplete or partial.
	exam	1	hypoplasia.
hypo-	6.
	syl	hy:po-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating that a chemical compound contains an element in a lower oxidation state than usual.
	exam	1	hypochlorous acid.
Hypo-	ety	from Greek: beneath (it lies a fourth below the corresponding authentic mode)
Hypo-	0.
	syl	Hy:po-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating a plagal mode in music.
	exam	1	Hypodorian.
hypoacidity	0.
	syl	hy:po+a:cid+i:ty
	pron	<2hIp*u*1siditi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	abnormally low acidity, as of the contents of the stomach.
hypoblast	1.
	syl	hy:po+blast
	pron	<1hIp*2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {endoblast}. the inner layer of an embryo at an early stage of development that becomes the endoderm at gastrulation.
hypoblast	2.
	syl	hy:po+blast
	pron	<1hIp*2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {endoderm}.
hypoblastic	sub
	head	hypoblast
	syl	hy:po+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
hypocaust	ety	C17: from Latin hypocaustum, from Greek hupokauston room heated from below, from hupokaiein to light a fire beneath, from #7hypo -#7+ kaiein to burn
hypocaust	0.
	syl	hy:po+caust
	pron	<1hIp*2kc:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman heating system in which hot air circulated under the floor and between double walls.
hypocentre	0.
	syl	hy:po+cen+tre
	pron	<1hIp*u2sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the ground immediately below the centre of explosion of a nuclear bomb. Also called: {ground zero}.
hypochlorite	0.
	syl	hy:po+chlor+ite
	pron	<2hIp*1klc:rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of hypochlorous acid.
hypochlorous acid	0.
	syl	hy:po+chlor+ous ac:id
	pron	<2hIp*1klc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable acid known only in solution and in the form of its salts, formed when chlorine dissolves in water: a strong oxidizing and bleaching agent. Formula: HOCl.
hypochondria	ety	C18: from Late Latin: the abdomen, supposedly the seat of melancholy, from Greek hupokhondria, from hupokhondrios of the upper abdomen, from #7hypo -#7+ khondros cartilage
hypochondria	0.
	syl	hy:po+chon+dri:a
	pron	<2hIp*1kondri*>
	pos	n.
	def	chronic abnormal anxiety concerning the state of one's health, even in the absence of any evidence of disease on medical examination. Also called: {hy@.po+chon+dri@.a+sis} (@!ha$Ip$$$uk$An#!dra$I$$s$Is).
hypochondriac	1.
	syl	hy:po+chon+dri+ac
	pron	<2hIp*1kondri2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person suffering from hypochondria.
hypochondriac	2.
	syl	hy:po+chon+dri+ac
	pron	<2hIp*1kondri2@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	relating to or suffering from hypochondria.
hypochondriac	3.
	syl	hy:po+chon+dri+ac
	pron	<2hIp*1kondri2@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the hypochondrium.
hypochondriacally	sub
	head	hypochondriac
	syl	hy:po+chon+1dri:a+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypochondrium	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek hupokhondrion; see #7hypochondria 
hypochondria	infl
	head	hypochondrium
	syl	hy:po+chon+dri:a
	pron	<-dri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypochondrium	0.
	syl	hy:po+chon+dri:um
	pron	<2hIp*1kondri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the upper region of the abdomen on each side of the epigastrium, just below the lowest ribs.
hypocorism	ety	C19: from Greek hupokorisma, from hupokorizesthai to use pet names, from hypo- beneath+ korizesthai, from kor*_e girl, koros boy
hypocorism	1.
	syl	hy+poc:o+rism
	pron	<hI1pok*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pet name, esp. one using a diminutive affix: @6 @9 @6 @9.
hypocorism	2.
	syl	hy+poc:o+rism
	pron	<hI1pok*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {euphemism} (sense 1)}.
hypocoristic	sub
	head	hypocorism
	syl	hy:po+co+ris+tic
	pron	<2hIp*kc:1ristik>
	pos	adj.
hypocoristically	sub
	head	hypocorism
	syl	hy:po+co+1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypocotyl	ety	C19: from #7hypo -#7+cotyl (#7edon) 
hypocotyl	0.
	syl	hy:po+cot+yl
	pron	<2hIp*1kotil>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an embryo plant between the cotyledons and the radicle.
hypocotylous	sub
	head	hypocotyl
	syl	hy:po+1cot:y+lous
	pos	adj.
hypocrisies	infl
	head	hypocrisy
	syl	hy+poc+ri+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypocrisy	1.
	syl	hy+poc+ri+sy
	pron	<hi1pokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of profess?!ing standards, beliefs, etc., contrary to one's real character or actual behaviour, esp. the pretence of virtue and piety.
hypocrisy	2.
	syl	hy+poc+ri+sy
	pron	<hi1pokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of this.
hypocrite	ety	C13: from Old French ipocrite, via Late Latin, from Greek hupokrit*_es one who plays a part, from hupokrinein to feign, from krinein to judge
hypocrite	0.
	syl	hyp:o+crite
	pron	<1hip*krit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pretends to be what he is not.
hypocritical	sub
	head	hypocrite
	syl	hyp:o+1crit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hypocritically	sub
	head	hypocrite
	syl	hyp:o+1crit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypocycloid	0.
	syl	hy:po+cy+cloid
	pron	<2hIp*1sIklcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve described by a point on the circumference of a circle as the circle rolls around the inside of a fixed coplanar circle. Compare {epicycloid, {cycloid} (sense 4)}.
hypocycloidal	sub
	head	hypocycloid
	syl	hy:po+cy+1cloi+dal
	pos	adj.
hypoderm	0.
	syl	hy:po+derm
	pron	<1hIp*2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {hypodermis}.
hypodermal	sub
	head	hypoderm
	syl	hy:po+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
hypodermic	1.
	syl	hy:po+der+mic
	pron	<2hIp*1dR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the region of the skin beneath the epidermis.
hypodermic	2.
	syl	hy:po+der+mic
	pron	<2hIp*1dR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	injected beneath the skin.
hypodermic	3.
	syl	hy:po+der+mic
	pron	<2hIp*1dR:mik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypodermic syringe or needle.
hypodermic	4.
	syl	hy:po+der+mic
	pron	<2hIp*1dR:mik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypo?!dermic injection.
hypodermically	sub
	head	hypodermic
	syl	hy:po+1der+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypodermic syringe	0.
	syl	hy:po+der+mic sy+ringe
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a type of syringe consisting of a hollow cylinder, usually of glass or plastic, a tightly fitting piston, and a hollow needle ({hypodermic needle) }, used for withdrawing blood samples, injecting medicine, etc.
hypodermis	ety	C19: from #7hypo -#7+epidermis 
hypoderm	alt
	head	hypodermis
	or	hypodermis
	syl	hy:po+derm
	pos	n.
hypodermis	1.
	or	hypoderm
	syl	hy:po+der+mis
	pron	<2hIp*1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a layer of thick-walled supportive or water-storing cells beneath the epidermis in some plants.
hypodermis	2.
	or	hypoderm
	syl	hy:po+der+mis
	pron	<2hIp*1dR:mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the epidermis of arthropods, annelids, etc., which secretes and is covered by a cuticle.
Hypodorian	0.
	syl	Hy+po+do+ri:an
	pron	<2hIp*1dc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting a plagal mode represented by the ascending diatonic scale from A to A. Compare { {Dorian} (sense 3)}. See {Hypo-}.
hypoeutectoid	alt
	head	hypoeutectic
	or	hypoeutectic
	syl	hy:po+eu:tec+toid
	pos	adj.
hypoeutectic	0.
	or	hypoeutectoid
	syl	hy:po+eu:tec+tic
	pron	<2hIp*uju:1tektik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mixture or alloy with two components
	def	containing less of the minor component than a eutectic mixture. Compare {hypereutectic}.
hypogastrium	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek hupogastrion, from #7hypo -#7+ gastrion, diminutive of gast*_er stomach
hypogastria	infl
	head	hypogastrium
	syl	hy:po+gas+tri:a
	pron	<-tri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypogastrium	0.
	syl	hy:po+gas+tri:um
	pron	<2hIp*1g@stri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the lower front central region of the abdomen, below the navel.
hypogastric	sub
	head	hypogastrium
	syl	hy:po+1gas+tric
	pos	adj.
hypogeal	ety	C19: from Latin hypog*_eus, from Greek hupogeios, from #7hypo -#7+ g*_e earth
hypogeous	alt
	head	hypogeal
	or	hypogeal
	syl	hy:po+ge:ous
	pos	adj.
hypogeal	1.
	or	hypogeous
	syl	hy:po+ge:al
	pron	<2hIp*1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or living below the surface of the ground.
hypogeal	2.
	or	hypogeous
	syl	hy:po+ge:al
	pron	<2hIp*1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of or relating to seed germination in which the cotyledons remain below the ground, because of the growth of the epicotyl.
hypogene	0.
	syl	hy:po+gene
	pron	<1hIp*2JEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed, taking place, or originat?!ing beneath the surface of the earth. Compare {epigene}.
hypogenic	sub
	head	hypogene
	syl	hy:po+gen+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
hypogenous	0.
	syl	hy+pog+e:nous
	pron	<hI1poJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	produced or growing on the undersurface, esp. (of fern spores) growing on the undersurface of the leaves.
hypogeous	0.
	syl	hy:po+ge:ous
	pron	<2hIp*1JE*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {hypogeal}.
hypogeum	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek hupogeion; see #7hypogeal 
hypogea	infl
	head	hypogeum
	syl	hy:po+ge:a
	pron	<-1JE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypogeum	0.
	syl	hy:po+ge:um
	pron	<2hIp*1JE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground vault, esp. one used for burials.
hypoglossal	1.
	syl	hy:po+glos+sal
	pron	<2hIp*1glosL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated beneath the tongue.
hypoglossal	2.
	syl	hy:po+glos+sal
	pron	<2hIp*1glosL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hypoglossal nerve}.
hypoglossal nerve	0.
	syl	hy:po+glos+sal nerve
	pos	n.
	def	the twelfth cranial nerve, which supplies the muscles of the tongue.
hypoglycemia	alt
	head	hypoglycaemia
	or	hypoglycaemia
	syl	hy:po+gly+ce:mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*uglI?!1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hypoglycaemia	0.
	or	hypoglycemia
	syl	hy:po+gly+cae+mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*uglI?!1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally small amount of sugar in the blood.
hypoglycaemic	sub
	head	hypoglycaemia
	or	hypoglycemic
	syl	hy:po+gly+1cae+mic
	pos	adj.
hypoglycemic	sub
	head	hypoglycaemia
	or	hypoglycaemic
	syl	hy:po+1gly+ce:mic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
hypognathous	1.
	syl	hy+pog+na+thous
	pron	<hI1pogn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a lower jaw that protrudes beyond the upper jaw.
hypognathous	2.
	syl	hy+pog+na+thous
	pron	<hI1pogn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of insects
	def	having downturned mouthparts.
hypognathism	sub
	head	hypognathous
	syl	hy+1pog+na+thism
	pos	n.
hypogynous	1.
	syl	hy+pog:y+nous
	pron	<hI1poJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flower
	def	having the gynoecium situated above the other floral parts, as in the buttercup.
hypogynous	2.
	syl	hy+pog:y+nous
	pron	<hI1poJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way.
hypogyny	sub
	head	hypogynous
	syl	hy+1pog:y+ny
	pos	n.
hypoid gear	ety	C20: hypoid, shortened from #7hypocycloid 
hypoid gear	0.
	syl	hy+poid gear
	pron	<1hIpcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a gear having a tooth form generated by a hypocycloidal curve; used extensively in motor vehicle transmissions to withstand a high surface loading.
hypolimnion	ety	C20: from #7hypo - #7+ Greek limnion, diminutive of limn*_e lake
hypolimnion	0.
	syl	hy:po+lim+ni:on
	pron	<2hIp*u1limni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower and colder layer of water in a lake.
Hypolydian	0.
	syl	Hy+po+lyd+i:an
	pron	<2hIp*1lidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting a plagal mode represented by the diatonic scale from D to D. Compare { {Lydian} (sense 2)}. See {Hypo-}.
hypomania	0.
	syl	hy:po+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2hIp*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mild form of mania, characterized by excitability and overactivity.
hypomanic	sub
	head	hypomania
	syl	hy:po+man+ic
	pron	<2hIp*u1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
hyponasty	0.
	syl	hy:po+nas+ty
	pron	<1hIp*2n@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	increased growth of the upper surface of a plant part, resulting in an upward bending of the part. Compare {epinasty}.
hyponastic	sub
	head	hyponasty
	syl	hy:po+1nas+tic
	pos	adj.
hyponastically	sub
	head	hyponasty
	syl	hy:po+1nas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hyponitrite	0.
	syl	hy:po+ni+trite
	pron	<2hIp*1nItrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of hypo?!nitrous acid.
hyponitrous acid	0.
	syl	hy:po+ni+trous ac:id
	pron	<2hIp*1nItr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble unstable crystalline acid: an oxidizing and reducing agent. Formula: H\2N\2O\2.
hypophosphate	0.
	syl	hy:po+phos+phate
	pron	<2hIp*1fosfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of hypophosphoric acid.
hypophosphite	0.
	syl	hy:po+phos+phite
	pron	<2hIp*1fosfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of hypophosphorous acid.
hypophosphoric acid	0.
	syl	hy:po+phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pron	<2hIp*fos1forik>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline odourless deliquescent solid: a tetrabasic acid produced by the slow oxidation of phosphorus in moist air. Formula: H\4P\2O\6.
hypophosphorous acid	0.
	syl	hy:po+phos+phor+ous ac:id
	pron	<2hIp*1fosf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish oily liquid or white deliquescent solid: a monobasic acid and a reducing agent. Formula: H\3PO\2.
hypophyge	0.
	syl	hy+poph:y+ge
	pron	<hI1pofiJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {apophyge}.
hypophysis	ety	C18: from Greek: outgrowth, from #7hypo -#7+ phuein to grow
hypophyses	infl
	head	hypophysis
	syl	hy+poph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypophysis	0.
	syl	hy+poph:y+sis
	pron	<hI1pofisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {pituitary gland}.
hypophyseal	sub
	head	hypophysis
	or	hypophysial
	syl	hy:po+phys+e:al
	pron	<2hIp*1fizi*l>, <hI2pofi1si*l>
	pos	adj.
hypophysial	sub
	head	hypophysis
	or	hypophyseal
	syl	hy:po+phys+i:al
	pron	<2hIp*1fizi*l>, <hI2pofi1si*l>
	pos	adj.
hypopituitarism	0.
	syl	hy:po+pi+tu:i+ta+rism
	pron	<2hIp*pi1tju:it*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	underactivity of the pituitary gland.
hypopituitary	sub
	head	hypopituitarism
	syl	hy:po+pi+1tu:i+tar:y
	pos	adj.
hypoplasty	alt
	head	hypoplasia
	or	hypoplasia
	syl	hy:po+plas+ty
	pron	<1hIp*u?!2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
hypoplasia	0.
	or	hypoplasty
	syl	hy:po+plas:i:a
	pron	<2hIp*u1pl@zi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	incomplete development of an organ or part.
hypoplastic	sub
	head	hypoplasia
	syl	hy:po+plas+tic
	pron	<2hIp*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
hypoploid	0.
	syl	hy:po+ploid
	pron	<1hIp*2plcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or designating a chromo?!some number that is slightly less than a multiple of the haploid number.
hypoploidy	sub
	head	hypoploid
	syl	hy:po+2ploid:y
	pos	n.
hypopnoea	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7hypo -#7+ Greek pnoia breath, from pnein to breathe
hypopnea	alt
	head	hypopnoea
	or	hypopnoea
	syl	hy+pop+ne:a
	pron	<hI1popni*>, <2hIp*1nE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
hypopnoea	0.
	or	hypopnea
	syl	hy+pop+noe:a
	pron	<hI1popni*>, <2hIp*1nE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormally shallow breathing, usually accompanied by a decrease in the breathing rate.
hyposensitise	alt
	head	hyposensitize
	or	hyposensitize
	syl	hy:po+sen+si+tise
	pron	<2hIp*u1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hyposensitize	0.
	or	hyposensitise
	syl	hy:po+sen+si+tize
	pron	<2hIp*u1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to desensitize; render less sensitive.
hyposensitization	sub
	head	hyposensitize
	or	hyposensitisation
	syl	hy:po+2sen+si+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hyposensitisation	sub
	head	hyposensitize
	or	hyposensitization
	syl	hy:po+2sen+si+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hypostasis	ety	C16: from Late Latin: substance, from Greek hupostasis foundation, from huphistasthai to stand under, from #7hypo -#7+ histanai to cause to stand
hypostases	infl
	head	hypostasis
	syl	hy:pos+ta+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypostasis	1.
	syl	hy:pos+ta+sis
	pron	<hI1post*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	the essential nature of anything as opposed to its attributes.
hypostasis	2.a.
	syl	hy:pos+ta+sis
	pron	<hI1post*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three persons of the Godhead, together constituting the Trinity.
hypostasis	2.b.
	syl	hy:pos+ta+sis
	pron	<hI1post*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the one person of Christ in which the divine and human natures are united.
hypostasis	3.
	syl	hy:pos+ta+sis
	pron	<hI1post*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the accumulation of blood in an organ or part as the result of poor circulation.
hypostasis	4.
	syl	hy:pos+ta+sis
	pron	<hI1post*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {epistasis} (sense 3)}.
hypostatic	sub
	head	hypostasis
	or	hypostatical
	syl	hy:po+stat+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
hypostatical	sub
	head	hypostasis
	or	hypostatic
	syl	hy:po+1stat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hypostatically	sub
	head	hypostasis
	syl	hy:po+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypostasise	alt
	head	hypostasize
	or	hypostasize
	syl	hy+pos+ta+sise
	pron	<hI1post*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
hypostasize	0.
	or	hypostasise
	syl	hy+pos+ta+size
	pron	<hI1post*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {hypostatize}.
hypostasization	sub
	head	hypostasize
	or	hypostasisation
	syl	hy+2pos+ta+si+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hypostasisation	sub
	head	hypostasize
	or	hypostasization
	syl	hy+2pos+ta+si+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hypostatise	alt
	head	hypostatize
	or	hypostatize
	syl	hy+pos+ta+tise
	pron	<hI1post*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hypostatize	1.
	or	hypostatise
	syl	hy+pos+ta+tize
	pron	<hI1post*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard or treat as real.
hypostatize	2.
	or	hypostatise
	syl	hy+pos+ta+tize
	pron	<hI1post*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to embody or personify.
hypostatization	sub
	head	hypostatize
	or	hypostatisation
	syl	hy+2pos+ta+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
hypostatisation	sub
	head	hypostatize
	or	hypostatization
	syl	hy+2pos+ta+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
hyposthenia	0.
	syl	hy+pos+the+ni:a
	pron	<2hIpos1TEni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a weakened condition; lack of strength.
hyposthenic	sub
	head	hyposthenia
	syl	hy+pos+then+ic
	pron	<2hIpos1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
hypostyle	1.
	syl	hy:po+style
	pron	<1hIp*u2stIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a roof supported by columns. {~}
hypostyle	2.
	syl	hy:po+style
	pron	<1hIp*u2stIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	a building constructed in this way.
hyposulphite	1.
	syl	hy:po+sul+phite
	pron	<2hIp*1s^lfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sodium thiosulphate}, esp. when used as a photographic fixer. Often shortened to {hypo}.
hyposulphite	2.
	syl	hy:po+sul+phite
	pron	<2hIp*1s^lfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dithionite}.
hyposulphurous acid	0.
	syl	hy:po+sul+phur+ous ac:id
	pron	<2hIp*1s^lf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dithionous acid}.
hypotaxis	0.
	syl	hy:po+tax+is
	pron	<2hIp*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the subordination of one clause to another by a conjunction. Compare {parataxis}.
hypotactic	sub
	head	hypotaxis
	syl	hy:po+tac+tic
	pron	<2hIp*u1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
hypotension	0.
	syl	hy:po+ten+sion
	pron	<2hIp*u1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormally low blood pressure.
hypotensive	sub
	head	hypotension
	syl	hy:po+ten+sive
	pron	<2hIp*u1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
hypotenuse	ety	C16: from Latin hypot*_en*_usa, from Greek hupoteinousa gramm*_e subtending line, from hupoteinein to subtend, from #7hypo -#7+ teinein to stretch
hypotenuse	0.
	syl	hy+pot+e:nuse
	pron	<hI1poti2nju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the side in a right-angled triangle that is opposite the right angle. Abbrev.: {hyp}.
hypoth	1.
	syl	hypoth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hypothesis.
hypoth	2.
	syl	hypoth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	hypothetical.
hypothalami	infl
	head	hypothalamus
	syl	hy:po+thal:a+mi
	pron	<-2mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypothalamus	0.
	syl	hy:po+thal:a+mus
	pron	<2hIp*1T@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a neural control centre at the base of the brain, concerned with hunger, thirst, satiety, and other autonomic functions.
hypothalamic	sub
	head	hypothalamus
	syl	hy:po+tha+lam+ic
	pron	<2hIp*uT*1l@mik>
	pos	adj.
hypothec	ety	C16: from Late Latin hypotheca a security, from Greek hupoth*_ek*_e deposit, pledge, from hupotithenai to deposit as a security, place under, from #7hypo -#7+ tithenai to place
hypothec	0.
	syl	hy+poth+ec
	pron	<hI1poTik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman and Scot. law.
	def	a charge on property in favour of a creditor.
hypothecate	0.
	syl	hy+poth+e:cate
	pron	<hI1poTi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to pledge (personal property or a ship) as security for a debt without transferring possession or title.
hypothecation	sub
	head	hypothecate
	syl	hy+2poth+e:1ca+tion
	pos	n.
hypothecator	sub
	head	hypothecate
	syl	hy+1poth+e:2ca+tor
	pos	n.
hypothermal	1.
	syl	hy:po+ther+mal
	pron	<2hIp*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by hypothermia.
hypothermal	2.
	syl	hy:po+ther+mal
	pron	<2hIp*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks and minerals
	def	formed at great depth under conditions of high temperature.
hypothermia	1.
	syl	hy:po+ther+mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*u1TR:mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally low body temperature, as induced in the elderly by exposure to cold weather.
hypothermia	2.
	syl	hy:po+ther+mi:a
	pron	<2hIp*u1TR:mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the intentional reduction of normal body temperature, as by ice packs, to reduce the patient's metabolic rate: performed esp. in heart and brain surgery.
hypothesis	ety	C16: from Greek, from hupotithenai to propose, suppose, literally: put under; see #7hypo -#7, thesis 
hypotheses	infl
	head	hypothesis
	syl	hy+poth+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hypothesis	1.
	syl	hy+poth+e:sis
	pron	<hI1poTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a suggested explanation for a group of facts or phenomena, either accepted as a basis for further verification ({working hypothesis}) or accepted as likely to be true. Compare { {theory} (sense 4)}.
hypothesis	2.
	syl	hy+poth+e:sis
	pron	<hI1poTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumption used in an argument; a supposition.
hypothesis	3.
	syl	hy+poth+e:sis
	pron	<hI1poTisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an unproved theory.
hypothesist	sub
	head	hypothesis
	syl	hy+1poth+e:sist
	pos	n.
hypothesise	alt
	head	hypothesize
	or	hypothesize
	syl	hy+poth+e:sise
	pron	<hI1poTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
hypothesize	0.
	or	hypothesise
	syl	hy+poth+e:size
	pron	<hI1poTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or assume as a hypothesis.
hypothesizer	sub
	head	hypothesize
	or	hypothesiser
	syl	hy+1poth+e:2siz+er
	pos	n.
hypothesiser	sub
	head	hypothesize
	or	hypothesizer
	syl	hy+1poth+e:2sis+er
	pos	n.
hypothetic	alt
	head	hypothetical
	or	hypothetical
	syl	hy:po+thet+ic
	pos	adj.
hypothetical	1.
	or	hypothetic
	syl	hy:po+thet:i+cal
	pron	<2hIp*1TetikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the nature of a hypothesis.
hypothetical	2.
	or	hypothetic
	syl	hy:po+thet:i+cal
	pron	<2hIp*1TetikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	assumed or thought to exist.
hypothetical	3.
	or	hypothetic
	syl	hy:po+thet:i+cal
	pron	<2hIp*1TetikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	another word for { {conditional} (sense 4)}.
hypothetical	4.
	or	hypothetic
	syl	hy:po+thet:i+cal
	pron	<2hIp*1TetikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing only as an idea or concept.
	exam	1	a time machine is a hypothetical device.
hypothetically	sub
	head	hypothetical
	syl	hy:po+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypothetical imperative	0.
	syl	hy:po+thet:i+cal im+per:a+tive
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ethical system of Kant
	def	a principle of conduct governed by necessity rather than morality. Compare {categorical imperative}.
hypothyroidism	1.
	syl	hy:po+thy+roid+ism
	pron	<2hIp*u1TIrci2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	insufficient production of thyroid hormones by the thyroid gland. {$D.@T} any@T disorder,@T such@T as@T cretinism@T or @T myxoedema, resulting from this.
hypothyroid	sub
	head	hypothyroidism
	syl	hy:po+1thy+roid
	pos	n. adj.
hypotonic	1.
	syl	hy:po+ton+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of muscles
	def	lacking normal tone or tension.
hypotonic	2.
	syl	hy:po+ton+ic
	pron	<2hIp*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solution
	def	having a lower osmotic pressure than that of a specified solution. Compare {hypertonic, isotonic}.
hypotonicity	sub
	head	hypotonic
	syl	hy:po+to+nic+i:ty
	pron	<2hIp*t*1nisiti>
	pos	n.
hypoxanthine	0.
	syl	hy:po+xan+thine
	pron	<2hIp*1z@nTEn>, <-Tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless crystalline compound that is a breakdown product of nucleoproteins. Formula: C\5H\4N\4O.
hypoxia	ety	C20: from #7hypo -#7+oxy -#7+ -#7ia 
hypoxia	0.
	syl	hy+pox:i:a
	pron	<hI1poksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	deficiency in the amount of oxygen delivered to the body tissues.
hypoxic	sub
	head	hypoxia
	syl	hy+pox+ic
	pron	<hI1poksik>
	pos	adj.
hypso-	ety	from Greek huspos 
hypsography	1.
	syl	hyp+sog+ra+phy
	pron	<hip1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study and mapping of the earth's topography above sea level.
hypsography	2.
	syl	hyp+sog+ra+phy
	pron	<hip1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	topog?!raphy or relief, or a map showing this.
hypsography	3.
	syl	hyp+sog+ra+phy
	pron	<hip1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hypsometry}.
hypsographic	sub
	head	hypsography
	or	hypsographical
	syl	hyp+so+graph+ic
	pron	<2hips*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
hypsographical	sub
	head	hypsography
	or	hypsographic
	syl	hyp+so+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
hypsometer	1.
	syl	hyp+som+e:ter
	pron	<hip1somit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring altitudes by determining the boiling point of water at a given altitude.
hypsometer	2.
	syl	hyp+som+e:ter
	pron	<hip1somit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument used to calculate the heights of trees by triangulation.
hypsometry	0.
	syl	hyp+som+e:try
	pron	<hip1somitri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in mapping
	def	the establishment of height above sea level. Also called: {hypsography}.
hypsometric	sub
	head	hypsometry
	or	hypsometrical
	syl	hyp+so+met+ric
	pron	<2hips*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
hypsometrical	sub
	head	hypsometry
	or	hypsometric
	syl	hyp+so+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
hypsometrically	sub
	head	hypsometry
	syl	hyp+so+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hypsometrist	sub
	head	hypsometry
	syl	hyp+1som+e:trist
	pos	n.
hyracoid	1.
	syl	hy+ra+coid
	pron	<1hIr*2kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the mammalian order which contains the hyraxes.
hyracoid	2.
	syl	hy+ra+coid
	pron	<1hIr*2kcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a hyrax.
hyracoidean	sub
	head	hyracoid
	syl	hy+ra+1coi+de:an
	pos	adj. n.
hyrax	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek hurax shrewmouse; probably related to Latin s*_orex 
hyraxes	infl
	head	hyrax
	or	hyraces
	syl	hy+rax:es
	pron	<1hIr*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hyraces	infl
	head	hyrax
	or	hyraxes
	syl	hy+ra:ces
	pron	<1hIr*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hyrax	0.
	syl	hy+rax
	pron	<1hIr@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any agile herbivorous mammal of the family and order of Africa and SW Asia, such as ({rock hyrax}) . They resemble rodents but have feet with hooflike toes. Also called: {dassie}.
Hyrcania	0.
	syl	Hyr+ca+ni:a
	pron	<hR:1kAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient district of Asia, southeast of the Caspian Sea.
Hyrcanian	sub
	head	Hyrcania
	syl	Hyr+1ca+ni:an
	pos	adj.
hyson	ety	C18: from Chinese (Cantonese) hei-ch'un bright spring
hyson	0.
	syl	hy+son
	pron	<1hIsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese green tea, the early crop of which is known as {young hyson} and the inferior leaves as {hyson skin}.
hyssop	ety	Old English ysope, from Latin hyss*_opus, from Greek huss*_opos, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew *_ez*_ov 
hyssop	1.
	syl	hys+sop
	pron	<1his*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely cultivated Asian plant, with spikes of small blue flowers and aromatic leaves, used as a condiment and in perfumery and folk medicine: family (labiates).
hyssop	2.
	syl	hys+sop
	pron	<1his*p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants such as the hedge hyssop.
hyssop	3.
	syl	hys+sop
	pron	<1his*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a Biblical plant, used for sprinkling in the ritual practices of the Hebrews.
hysterectomise	alt
	head	hysterectomize
	or	hysterectomize
	syl	hys+ter+ec+to+mise
	pron	<2hist*1rekt*?!2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
hysterectomize	0.
	or	hysterectomise
	syl	hys+ter+ec+to+mize
	pron	<2hist*1rekt*?!2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform a hysterectomy on (someone).
hysterectomies	infl
	head	hysterectomy
	syl	hys+ter+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hysterectomy	0.
	syl	hys+ter+ec+to+my
	pron	<2hist*1rekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the uterus.
hysteresis	0.
	syl	hys+te+re+sis
	pron	<2hist*1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the lag in a variable property of a system with respect to the effect producing it as this effect varies, esp. the phenomenon in which the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material lags behind the changing external field.
hysteretic	sub
	head	hysteresis
	syl	hys+ter+et+ic
	pron	<2hist*1retik>
	pos	adj.
hysteretically	sub
	head	hysteresis
	syl	hys+ter+1et:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hysteresis loop	0.
	syl	hys+te+re+sis loop
	pos	n.
	def	a closed curve showing the variation of the magnetic induction of a ferromagnetic material with the external magnetic field producing it, when this field is changed through a complete cycle.
hysteria	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin hystericus #7hysteric 
hysteria	1.
	syl	hys+te+ri:a
	pron	<hi1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental disorder characterized by emotional outbursts, susceptibility to autosuggestion, and, often, physical symptoms such as paralysis.
hysteria	2.
	syl	hys+te+ri:a
	pron	<hi1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any frenzied emotional state, esp. of laughter or crying.
hysteric	ety	C17: from Latin hystericus literally: of the womb, from Greek husterikos, from hustera the womb; from the belief that hysteria in women originated in disorders of the womb
hysteric	1.
	syl	hys+ter+ic
	pron	<hi1sterik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hysterical person. {~}
hysteric	2.
	syl	hys+ter+ic
	pron	<hi1sterik>
	pos	n.
	def	hysterical.
hysteric	alt
	head	hysterical
	or	hysterical
	syl	hys+ter+ic
	pos	adj.
hysterical	1.
	or	hysteric
	syl	hys+ter:i+cal
	pron	<hi1sterikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or suggest?!ing hysteria.
	exam	1	hysterical cries.
hysterical	2.
	or	hysteric
	syl	hys+ter:i+cal
	pron	<hi1sterikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from hysteria.
hysterical	3.
	or	hysteric
	syl	hys+ter:i+cal
	pron	<hi1sterikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wildly funny.
hysterically	sub
	head	hysterical
	syl	hys+1ter:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
hysterics	1.
	syl	hys+ter+ics
	pron	<hi1steriks>
	pos	n.
	def	an attack of hysteria.
hysterics	2.
	syl	hys+ter+ics
	pron	<hi1steriks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wild uncontrollable bursts of laughter.
hystero-	ety	from Greek hustera womb
hystero-	1.
	syl	hys:ter:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating the uterus.
	exam	1	hysterotomy.
hystero-	2.
	syl	hys:ter:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	hysteria.
	exam	1	hysterogenic.
hysterogenic	ety	C20: from #7hysteria+ -#7genic 
hysterogenic	0.
	syl	hys+ter:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2hist*r*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing hysteria.
hysterogeny	sub
	head	hysterogenic
	syl	hys+ter+og+e:ny
	pron	<2hist*1roJ?!*ni>
	pos	n.
hysteroidal	alt
	head	hysteroid
	or	hysteroid
	syl	hys+ter:oi+dal
	pos	adj.
hysteroid	0.
	or	hysteroidal
	syl	hys+ter+oid
	pron	<1hist*2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling hysteria.
hysteron proteron	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek husteron proteron the latter (placed as) former
hysteron proteron	1.
	syl	hys+ter+on prot+er+on
	pron	<1hist*2ron> <1prot*2ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a fallacious argument in which the proposition to be proved is assumed as a premiss.
hysteron proteron	2.
	syl	hys+ter+on prot+er+on
	pron	<1hist*2ron> <1prot*2ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a figure of speech in which the normal order of two sentences, clauses, etc., is reversed.
	exam	1	bred and born (for born and bred) .
hysterotomies	infl
	head	hysterotomy
	syl	hys+ter+ot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
hysterotomy	0.
	syl	hys+ter+ot:o+my
	pron	<2hist*1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the uterus.
hystricomorph	ety	C19: from Latin hystrix porcupine, from Greek hustrix 
hystricomorph	1.
	syl	hys+tri+co+morph
	pron	<hi1strIk*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any rodent of the suborder which includes porcupines, cavies, agoutis, and chinchillas.
hystricomorph	2.
	syl	hys+tri+co+morph
	pron	<hi1strIk*u2mc:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {hys+tri+co+mor+phic} (h$I@!stra$Ik$$$u#!m@$:f$Ik). of, relating to, or belonging to the
Hz	0.
	syl	Hz
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hertz. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Hz	0.
	syl	Hz
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	hertz. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
I	alt
	head	i
	or	i
	syl	I
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
i's	infl
	head	i
	syl	i's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
I's	infl
	head	i
	or	Is
	syl	I's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Is	infl
	head	i
	or	I's
	syl	Is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
i	1.
	or	I
	syl	i
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth letter and third vowel of the modern English alphabet.
i	2.
	or	I
	syl	i
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several speech sounds represented by this letter, in English as in or
i	3.a.
	or	I
	syl	i
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like an I.
i	3.b.
	or	I
	syl	i
	pron	<I>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	an I-beam.
dot one's i's and cross one's t's	4.
	head	i
	syl	dot one's i's and cross one's t's.
	def	to pay meticulous attention to detail.
i	0.
	syl	i
	qual	symbol for
	def	the imaginary number $/ -1.
I	ety	C12: reduced form of Old English ic; compare Old Saxon ik, Old High German ih, Sanskrit ah*'am 
I	0.
	syl	I
	pron	<I>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to the speaker or writer.
I	1.
	syl	I
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	iodine.
I	2.
	syl	I
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	current.
I	3.
	syl	I
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	isospin. {~}
I	4.
	syl	I
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	the Roman numeral for
	def	one. See {Roman numerals. ~}
I	5.
	syl	I
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Italy.
i	1.
	syl	i.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	intransitive.
i	2.
	syl	i.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Dentistry.
	def	incisor.
i	3.
	syl	i.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Banking.
	def	interest.
I	1.
	syl	I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Independence.
I	2.
	syl	I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Independent.
I	3.
	syl	I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Institute.
I	4.
	syl	I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	International.
I	5.
	syl	I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Island Isle.
i-	0.
	syl	i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {y-}.
-i	ety	from an adjectival suffix in Semitic and in Indo-Iranian languages
-i	0.
	syl	-i
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of or relating to a region or people, esp. of the Middle East.
	exam	1	Iraqi;
	exam	2	Bangladeshi.
-i-	ety	from Latin, stem vowel of nouns and adjectives in combination
-i-	0.
	syl	-i-
	usage	connective vowel.
	def	used between elements in a compound word.
	exam	1	cuneiform, coniferous.
Ia	0.
	syl	Ia.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Iowa.
-ia	ety	(for senses 1-4) New Latin, from Latin and Greek, suffix of feminine nouns; (for senses 5-6) from Latin, neuter plural suffix
-ia	0.
	syl	-i:a
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ia	1.
	syl	-i:a
	def	occurring in place names.
	exam	1	Albania;
	exam	2	Columbia.
-ia	2.
	syl	-i:a
	def	occurring in names of diseases and pathological disorders.
	exam	1	pneumonia;
	exam	2	aphasia.
-ia	3.
	syl	-i:a
	def	occurring in words denoting condition or quality.
	exam	1	utopia.
-ia	4.
	syl	-i:a
	def	occurring in names of botanical genera.
	exam	1	acacia;
	exam	2	poinsettia.
-ia	5.
	syl	-i:a
	def	occurring in names of zoological classes.
	exam	1	Reptilia.
-ia	6.
	syl	-i:a
	def	occurring in collective nouns borrowed from Latin.
	exam	1	marginalia;
	exam	2	memorabilia;
	exam	3	regalia.
IAEA	0.
	syl	IAEA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Atomic Energy Agency.
IAF	0.
	syl	I.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Indian Air Force.
-ial	ety	from Latin -i*_alis, adj. suffix; compare {-#7al %1}
-ial	0.
	syl	-i:al
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of; relating to; connected with.
	exam	1	managerial.
iamb	ety	C19 iamb, from C16 iambus, from Latin, from Greek iambos 
iambus	alt
	head	iamb
	or	iamb
	syl	i:am+bus
	pron	<I1@mb*s>
	pos	n.
iambs	infl
	head	iamb
	syl	i:ambs
	pron	<I1@mbI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iambi	infl
	head	iamb
	or	iambuses
	syl	i:am+bi
	pron	<I1@mbI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iambuses	infl
	head	iamb
	or	iambi
	syl	i:am+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iamb	1.
	or	iambus
	syl	i:amb
	pron	<1I@m>, <1I@mb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot consisting of two syllables, a short one followed by a long one (*u *_ ).
iamb	2.
	or	iambus
	syl	i:amb
	pron	<1I@m>, <1I@mb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of verse of such feet.
iambic	1.
	syl	i:am+bic
	pron	<I1@mbik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, relating to, consist?!ing of, or using an iamb or iambs.
iambic	2.
	syl	i:am+bic
	pron	<I1@mbik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	usage	in Greek literature
	def	denoting a type of satirical verse written in iambs.
iambic	3.
	syl	i:am+bic
	pron	<I1@mbik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot, line, or stanza of verse consisting of iambs.
iambic	4.
	syl	i:am+bic
	pron	<I1@mbik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a type of ancient Greek satirical verse written in iambs.
iambically	sub
	head	iambic
	syl	i:1am+bi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-ian	ety	from Latin -i*_anus 
-ian	0.
	syl	-i:an
	pos	suffix.
	def	variant of {-an}.
	exam	1	Etonian;
	exam	2	Johnsonian.
-iana	0.
	syl	-i:a:na
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	a variant of {-ana}.
Iapetus	0.
	syl	I:ap+e:tus
	pron	<I1@pit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the ten satellites of Saturn.
IAS	0.
	syl	IAS
	qual	Aeronautics. abbrev. for
	def	indicated air speed.
Iasi	0.
	syl	Ia*,si
	pron	Rumanian <1jaSj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Rumania: capital of Moldavia (1565-1859); university (1860). Pop.: 210388 (1974 est.). German name: {Jassy}.
-iasis	ety	from New Latin, from Greek, suffix of action
-asis	alt
	head	-iasis
	or	-iasis
	syl	-a:sis
	pos	n.
-iasis	0.
	or	-asis
	syl	-i:a:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in medicine) indicating a diseased condition.
	exam	1	psoriasis.
IATA	0.
	syl	IATA
	pron	<I1a:t*>, <E1a:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	International Air Trans?!port Association.
iatric	ety	C19: from Greek iatrikos of healing, from iasthai to heal
iatrical	alt
	head	iatric
	or	iatric
	syl	i:at+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
iatric	0.
	or	iatrical
	syl	i:at+ric
	pron	<I1@trik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to medicine or physicians; medical.
-iatrics	ety	from #7iatric 
-iatrics	0.
	syl	-i:at:rics
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating medical care or treatment.
	exam	1	paediatrics.
iatrogenic	0.
	syl	i:at+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<I2@tr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of an illness or symptoms
	def	induced in a patient as the result of a physician's words or action.
iatrogenicity	sub
	head	iatrogenic
	syl	i:at+ro+ge:nic+i:ty
	pron	<I2@tr*uJi1nisiti>
	pos	n.
-iatry	ety	from New Latin -iatria, from Greek iatreia the healing art, from iatros healer, physician
-iatry	0.
	syl	-i:a:try
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating healing or medical treatment.
	exam	1	psychiatry.
-iatric	sub
	head	-iatry
	syl	-i:at:ric
	pos	adj.
ib	0.
	syl	ib.
	def	See {ibid}.
IBA	0.
	syl	I.B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Independent Broadcasting Authority.
Ibadan	0.
	syl	I:ba+dan
	pron	<i1b@dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Nigeria, capital of Oyo state: the largest town in West Africa; university (1948). Pop.: 847000 (1975 est.).
Ibagu'e	0.
	syl	I:ba+gu*'e
	pron	Spanish <i$Ba1$GA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Colombia. Pop.: 176223 (1973).
Ib'anez	0.
	syl	I:b*'a:?~nez
	pron	Spanish <i1$Ba$jAT>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vicente) {Blasco Ib*'a?~nez}.
Dolores	infl
	head	Ibarruri
	syl	Do:lo:res.
	pos	n.
Ibarruri	0.
	syl	Ib:ar:ru:ri
	pron	Spanish <i1$Baruri>
	pos	n.
	def	real name of La {Pasionaria}.
I-beam	0.
	syl	I-beam
	pos	n.
	def	a rolled steel joist or a girder with a cross section in the form of a capital letter Compare {H-beam}.
Iberia	1.
	syl	I:be:ri:a
	pron	<I1bi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Iberian Peninsula.
Iberia	2.
	syl	I:be:ri:a
	pron	<I1bi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region south of the Caucasus corresponding approximately to the present-day Georgian SSR.
Iberian	1.
	syl	I:be:ri:an
	pron	<I1bi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of ancient Caucasoid peoples who inhabited the Iberian Peninsula in preclassical and classical times. See also {Celtiberian}.
Iberian	2.
	syl	I:be:ri:an
	pron	<I1bi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Iberian Peninsula; a Spaniard or Portuguese.
Iberian	3.
	syl	I:be:ri:an
	pron	<I1bi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of ancient Iberia in the Caucasus.
Iberian	4.
	syl	I:be:ri:an
	pron	<I1bi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the pre-Roman peoples of the Iberian Peninsula or of Caucasian Iberia.
Iberian	5.
	syl	I:be:ri:an
	pron	<I1bi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Iberian Peninsula, its inhabitants, or any of their languages.
Iberian Peninsula	0.
	syl	I:be:ri:an Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of SW Europe, occupied by Spain and Portugal.
Ibero-	0.
	syl	I:be:ro-
	pron	<1Ib*r*u>
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating Iberia or Iberian.
	exam	1	Ibero-Caucasian.
Jacques (Francois Antoine)	infl
	head	Ibert
	syl	Jacques (Fran*,cois Antoine)
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Ibert	0.
	syl	I:bert
	pron	French <i1be:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1962, French composer.
ibex	ety	C17: from Latin: chamois
ibexes	infl
	head	ibex
	syl	i:bex:es
	pron	<1ibi2sEz>, <1I->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ibices	infl
	head	ibex
	or	ibex
	syl	ib:i+ces
	pron	<1ibi2sEz>, <1I->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ibex	infl
	or	ibices
	syl	i:bex.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ibex	0.
	syl	i:bex
	pron	<1Ibeks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three wild goats, or of mountainous regions of Europe, Asia, and North Africa, having large backward-curving horns.
Ibibios	infl
	head	Ibibio
	or	Ibibio
	syl	I:bib:i:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ibibio	infl
	or	Ibibios
	syl	I:bib:i:o
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ibibio	1.
	syl	I:bib:i:o
	pron	<i1bibi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of SE Nigeria, living esp. in and around Calabar.
Ibibio	2.
	syl	I:bib:i:o
	pron	<i1bibi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of dialects spoken by this people, variously classified as belonging to the Benue-Congo or the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
ibid	ety	Latin: in the same place
ib	alt
	head	ibid
	or	ibid
	syl	ib.
ibid	0.
	or	ib
	syl	ibid.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in annotations, bibliographies, etc., when referring to a book, article, chapter, or page previously cited
	def	ibidem.
ibis	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek, from Egyptian hby 
ibises	infl
	head	ibis
	or	ibis
	syl	i:bis:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ibis	infl
	or	ibises
	syl	i:bis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ibis	0.
	syl	i:bis
	pron	<1Ibis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various wading birds of the family such as ({sacred ibis}) , that occur in warm regions and have a long thin down-curved bill: order (herons, storks, etc.). Compare {wood ibis}.
Iviza	alt
	head	Ibiza
	or	Ibiza
	syl	I:vi+za
	pron	Spanish <i1$BiTa>
	pos	n.
Ibiza	1.
	or	Iviza
	syl	I:bi+za
	pron	Spanish <i1$BiTa>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish island in the W Mediterranean, one of the Balearic Islands: hilly, with a rugged coast; tourism. Pop.: 42456 (1970). Area: 541 sq. km (209 sq. miles).
Ibiza	2.
	or	Iviza
	syl	I:bi+za
	pron	Spanish <i1$BiTa>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Ibiza, a port on the south of the island. Pop.: 15642 (1970).
-ible	0.
	syl	-i:ble
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	variant of {-able}.
-ibly	sub
	head	-ible
	syl	-i:bly
-ibility	sub
	head	-ible
	syl	-i:bil:i:ty
ibn-Batuta	0.
	syl	ibn-Ba:tu:ta
	pron	<1ibN> <ba:1tu:ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	1304-??68, Arab traveller, who wrote the an account of his travels (1325-54) in Africa and Asia.
ibn-Rushd	0.
	syl	ibn-Rushd
	pron	<1ibN> <1ruSt>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name of {Averro*"es}.
Abdul-Aziz	infl
	head	ibn-Saud
	syl	Ab:dul-A:ziz
	pron	<@b1dul> <@1zEz>
	pos	n.
ibn-Saud	0.
	syl	ibn-Saud
	pron	<1ibN> <1saud>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1953, king of Saudi Arabia (1932-53).
ibn-Sina	0.
	syl	ibn-Si:na
	pron	<1ibN> <1sEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name of {Avicenna}.
Igbo	alt
	head	Ibo
	or	Ibo
	syl	Ig:bo
	pron	<1Eb*u>
	pos	n.
Ibos	infl
	head	Ibo
	or	Ibo
	syl	I:bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ibo	infl
	or	Ibos
	syl	I:bo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ibo	1.
	or	Igbo
	syl	I:bo
	pron	<1Eb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in S Nigeria.
Ibo	2.
	or	Igbo
	syl	I:bo
	pron	<1Eb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family: one of the chief literary and cultural languages of S Nigeria.
Ibrahim Pasha	0.
	syl	Ib:ra:him Pa:sha
	pron	<2ibr*1hEm> <1pa:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	1789-1848, Albanian general; son of Mehemet Ali, whom he succeeded as viceroy of Egypt (1848).
IBRD	0.
	syl	I.B.R.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (the World Bank).
Henrik	infl
	head	Ibsen
	syl	Hen:rik
	pron	<1henrik>
	pos	n.
Ibsen	0.
	syl	Ib:sen
	pron	<1ibs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1828-1906, Norwegian dramatist and poet. After his early verse plays (1866) and (1867), he began the series of social dramas in prose, including (1879), (1881), and (1886), which have had a profound influence on modern drama. His later plays, such as (1890) and (1892), are more symbolic.
ic	0.
	syl	i/c
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	in charge (of).
IC	1.
	syl	IC
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	immediate constituent.
IC	2.
	syl	IC
	qual	abbrev. for:; Electronics.
	def	integrated circuit.
IC	0.
	syl	I.C.
	qual	Astrology. abbrev. for
	def	Imum Coeli: the lowest point on the ecliptic below the horizon, lying directly opposite the Midheaven.
-ic	ety	from Latin -icus or Greek -ikos; -ic also occurs in nouns that represent a substantive use of adjectives (magic) and in nouns borrowed directly from Latin or Greek (critic, music) 
-ic	0.
	syl	-ic
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-ic	1.
	syl	-ic
	def	of, relating to, or resembling.
	exam	1	allergic;
	exam	2	Germanic;
	exam	3	periodic.
-ic	2.
	syl	-ic
	usage	in chemistry
	def	indicating that an element is chemically combined in the higher of two possible valence states.
	exam	1	ferric;
	exam	2	stannic.
Ic'a	0.
	syl	I:*,c*'a
	pron	<1Esa:>, Portuguese <i1sa>
	pos	n.
	def	the Brazilian part of the {Putumayo River}.
ICA	1.
	syl	I.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Institute of Contemporary Arts.
ICA	2.
	syl	I.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	International Cooperation Administration.
-ical	ety	from Latin -ic*_alis 
-ical	0.
	syl	-i:cal
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	variant of {-ic}, but in some words having a less literal application than corresponding adjectives ending in
-ically	sub
	head	-ical
	syl	-i:cal:ly
ICAO	0.
	syl	I.C.A.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Civil Aviation Organization.
Icaria	0.
	syl	I:car:i:a
	pron	<I1ke*ri*>, <i->
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, in the Southern Sporades group. Area: 256 sq. km (99 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Ikar*'ia}. Also called: {Nikaria}.
Icarian	H1.0.
	syl	I:car+i:an
	pron	<I1ke*ri*n>, <i->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Icarus.
Icarian	H2.1.
	syl	I:car+i:an
	pron	<I1ke*ri*n>, <i->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Icaria or its inhabitants.
Icarian	H2.2.
	syl	I:car+i:an
	pron	<I1ke*ri*n>, <i->
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Icaria.
Icarian Sea	0.
	syl	I:car+i:an Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the Aegean Sea between the islands of Patmos and Leros and the coast of Asia Minor, where, according to legend, Icarus fell into the sea.
Icarus	0.
	syl	Ic:a:rus
	pron	<1ik*r*s>, <1I->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Daedalus, with whom he escaped from Crete, flying with wings made of wax and feathers. Heedless of his father's warning he flew too near the sun, causing the wax to melt, and fell into the Aegean and drowned.
ICBM	0.
	syl	ICBM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intercontinental ballistic missile.
ice	ety	Old English *_is; compare Old High German *_is, Old Norse *_iss 
ice	1.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	def	water in the solid state, formed by freezing liquid water. Related adj.: {glacial}.
ice	2.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	def	the field of play in ice hockey.
ice	3.a.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	def	to relieve shyness, etc., esp. between strangers.
ice	3.b.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	def	to be the first of a group to do something.
ice	4.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ice cream}.
cut no ice	5.
	head	ice
	syl	cut no ice.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to make an impression.
on ice	6.
	head	ice
	syl	on ice.
	def	in abeyance; pending.
on thin ice	7.
	head	ice
	syl	on thin ice.
	def	unsafe or unsafely; vulnerable or vulnerably. {~}
ice	8.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up, over, etc.
	def	to form or cause to form ice; freeze.
ice	9.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix with ice or chill (a drink, etc.).
ice	10.
	syl	ice
	pron	<Is>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a cake, etc.) with icing.
iceless	sub
	head	ice
	syl	ice+less
	pos	adj.
icelike	sub
	head	ice
	syl	ice+2like
	pos	adj.
ICE	0.
	syl	I.C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Institution of Civil Engineers.
Ice	0.
	syl	Ice.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Iceland(ic).
ice age	0.
	syl	ice age
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {glacial period}.
ice axe	0.
	syl	ice axe
	pos	n.
	def	a light axe used by mountaineers for cutting footholds in ice.
ice bag	1.
	syl	ice bag
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof bag used as an ice pack.
ice bag	2.
	syl	ice bag
	pos	n.
	def	a strong bag, usually made of canvas and equipped with two handles, used for carrying blocks of ice.
iceberg	ety	C18: probably part translation of Middle Dutch ijsberg ice mountain; compare Norwegian isberg 
iceberg	1.
	syl	ice+berg
	pron	<1IsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a large mass of ice floating in the sea, esp. a mass that has broken off a polar glacier.
tip of the iceberg	2.
	head	iceberg
	syl	tip of the iceberg.
	def	the small visible part of something, esp. a problem or difficulty, that is much larger.
iceberg	3.
	syl	ice+berg
	pron	<1IsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person considered to have a cold or reserved manner.
iceberg	4.
	syl	ice+berg
	pron	<1IsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person who swims or surfs frequently in winter or takes cold showers.
iceblink	1.
	syl	ice+blink
	pron	<1Is2bliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blink}. a yellowish-white reflected glare in the sky over an ice field.
iceblink	2.
	syl	ice+blink
	pron	<1Is2bliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal ice cliff.
iceboat	0.
	syl	ice+boat
	pron	<1Is2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {icebreaker} (sense 1)} or {ice yacht}.
icebound	0.
	syl	ice+bound
	pron	<1Is2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or made immobile by ice; frozen in.
	exam	1	an icebound ship.
icebox	1.
	syl	ice+box
	pron	<1Is2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartment in a refrigerator for storing or making ice.
icebox	2.
	syl	ice+box
	pron	<1Is2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an insulated cabinet packed with ice for storing food.
icebreaker	1.
	syl	ice+break:er
	pron	<1Is2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {iceboat}. a vessel with a reinforced bow for breaking up the ice in bodies of water to keep channels open for navigation.
icebreaker	2.
	syl	ice+break:er
	pron	<1Is2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tool or device for breaking ice into smaller pieces.
icecap	0.
	syl	ice+cap
	pron	<1Is2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick mass of glacial ice and snow that permanently covers an area of land, such as either of the polar regions or the peak of a mountain.
ice cream	0.
	syl	ice cream
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of sweetened frozen liquid, properly made from cream and egg yolks but often made from milk or a custard base, flavoured in various ways.
ice-cream cornet	alt
	head	ice-cream cone
	or	ice-cream cone
	syl	ice-cream cor+net
	pos	n.
ice-cream cone	1.
	or	ice-cream cornet
	syl	ice-cream cone
	pos	n.
	def	a conical edible wafer for holding ice cream.
ice-cream cone	2.
	or	ice-cream cornet
	syl	ice-cream cone
	pos	n.
	def	such a cone containing ice cream.
ice-cream soda	0.
	syl	ice-cream so:da
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	ice cream served in a tall glass of carbonated water and a little milk, usually flavoured in various ways.
iced	1.
	syl	iced
	pron	<Ist>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered, coated, or chilled with ice.
iced	2.
	syl	iced
	pron	<Ist>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with icing.
	exam	1	iced cakes.
icefall	0.
	syl	ice+fall
	pron	<1Is2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a very steep part of a glacier that has deep crevasses and resembles a frozen waterfall.
ice field	1.
	syl	ice field
	pos	n.
	def	a very large flat expanse of ice floating in the sea; large ice floe.
ice field	2.
	syl	ice field
	pos	n.
	def	a large mass of ice permanently covering an extensive area of land.
ice fish	0.
	syl	ice fish
	pos	n.
	def	any percoid fish of the family of Antarctic seas, having a semitransparent scaleless body.
ice floe	0.
	syl	ice floe
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of ice, of variable size, floating in the sea. See also {ice field} (sense 1).
ice foot	0.
	syl	ice foot
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow belt of ice permanently attached to the coast in polar regions.
ice hockey	0.
	syl	ice hock+ey
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on ice by two opposing teams of six players each, who wear skates and try to propel a flat puck into their opponents' goal with long sticks having an offset flat blade at the end.
ice house	0.
	syl	ice house
	pos	n.
	def	a building for storing ice.
Icel	0.
	syl	I:*,cel
	pron	<E1Cel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Mersin}.
Icel	0.
	syl	Icel.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Iceland(ic).
Iceland	0.
	syl	Ice+land
	pron	<1Isl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an island republic in the N Atlantic, regarded as part of Europe: settled by Norsemen, who established a legislative assembly in 930; under Danish rule (1380-1918); gained independence in 1918 and became a republic in 1944; contains large areas of glaciers, snowfields, and lava beds with many volcanoes and hot springs (the chief source of domestic heat); inhabited chiefly along the SW coast. The economy is based largely on fishing. Language: Icelandic. Religion: mostly Lutheran. Currency: krona. Capi?!tal: Reykjavik. Pop.: 218000 (1975 est.). Area: 102828 sq. km (39702 sq. miles).
Icelander	0.
	syl	Ice+land+er
	pron	<1Is2l@nd*>, <1Isl*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Iceland.
Icelandic	1.
	syl	Ice+land+ic
	pron	<Is1l@ndik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Iceland, its people, or their language.
Icelandic	2.
	syl	Ice+land+ic
	pron	<Is1l@ndik>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Iceland, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family. See also {Old Icelandic}.
Iceland moss	0.
	syl	Ice+land moss
	pos	n.
	def	a lichen, of arctic regions and N Europe, with brownish edible fronds.
Iceland poppy	0.
	syl	Ice+land pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	any of various widely cultivated arctic poppies, esp. with white or yellow nodding flowers.
Iceland spar	0.
	syl	Ice+land spar
	pos	n.
	def	a pure transparent variety of calcite with double-refracting crystals used in making polarizing micro?!scopes.
ice lolly	0.
	syl	ice lol+ly
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an ice cream or water ice on a stick. Also called: {lolly}. U.S. equivalent (trademark): {Popsicle}.
ice machine	0.
	syl	ice ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that automatically produces ice for use in drinks, etc.
ice needle	0.
	syl	ice nee+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	one of many needle-like ice crystals that form cirrus clouds in clear cold weather.
Iceni	0.
	syl	I:ce:ni
	pron	<I1sEnI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an ancient British tribe that rebelled against the Romans in 61 #7a.d. under Queen Boadicea.
ice pack	1.
	syl	ice pack
	pos	n.
	def	a bag or folded cloth containing ice, applied to a part of the body, esp. the head, to cool, reduce swelling, etc.
ice pack	2.
	syl	ice pack
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pack ice}.
ice pack	3.
	syl	ice pack
	pos	n.
	def	a sachet containing a gel that can be frozen or heated and that retains its temperature for an extended period of time, used esp. in cool bags.
ice pick	0.
	syl	ice pick
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed tool used for breaking ice.
ice plant	0.
	syl	ice plant
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing plant, (or of southern Africa, with fleshy leaves covered with icelike hairs and pink or white rayed flowers: family
ice point	0.
	syl	ice point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which a mixture of ice and water are in equilibrium at a pressure of one atmosphere. It is 0?% on the Celsius scale and 32?% on the Fahrenheit scale. Compare {steam point}.
ice sheet	0.
	syl	ice sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a thick layer of ice covering a large area of land for a long time, esp. the layer that covered much of the N hemi?!sphere during the last glacial period.
ice shelf	0.
	syl	ice shelf
	pos	n.
	def	a thick mass of ice that is permanently attached to the land but projects into and floats on the sea.
ice show	0.
	syl	ice show
	pos	n.
	def	any entertainment performed by ice-skaters.
ice skate	1.
	syl	ice skate
	pos	n.
	def	a boot having a steel blade fitted to the sole to enable the wearer to glide swiftly over ice.
ice skate	2.
	syl	ice skate
	pos	n.
	def	the steel blade on such a boot or shoe.
ice-skate	infl
	head	ice skate
	syl	ice-skate.
	pos	vb.
ice skate	3.
	syl	ice skate
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to glide swiftly over ice on ice skates.
ice-skater	sub
	head	ice skate
	syl	ice-2skat:er
	pos	n.
ice water	1.
	syl	ice wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	water formed from ice.
ice water	2.
	syl	ice wa+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	drinking water cooled by refrigeration or the addition of ice.
ice yacht	0.
	syl	ice yacht
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing craft having a cross-shaped frame with runners for travelling over ice. Also called: {iceboat}.
ICFTU	0.
	syl	ICFTU
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Confederation of Free Trade Unions.
I-ch'ang	alt
	head	Ichang
	or	Ichang
	syl	I-ch'ang
	pron	<1E1C@G>
	pos	n.
Ichang	0.
	or	I-ch'ang
	syl	I:chang
	pron	<1E1C@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S central China, in Hupeh province on the Yangtze River 1600 km (1000 miles) from the East China Sea: head of navigation of the Yangtze. Pop.: 50000-100000 (1953 est.).
IChemE	0.
	syl	I.Chem.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Institution of Chemical Engineers.
I Ching	0.
	syl	I Ching
	pron	<1E> <1CiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Chinese book of divination and a source of Confucian and Taoist philosophy. Answers to questions and advice may be obtained by referring to the text accompanying one of 64 hexagrams, selected at random. Also called: {Book of Changes}.
Ichinomiya	0.
	syl	I:chi+no+mi+ya
	pron	<2ECi1n*umi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Japan, on SE Honshu island: textile industry. Pop.: 235130 (1974 est.).
ichneumon	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, literally: tracker, hunter, from ikhneuein to track, from ikhnos a footprint; so named from the animal's alleged ability to locate the eggs of crocodiles
ichneumon	0.
	syl	ich+neu+mon
	pron	<ik1nju:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mongoose, of Africa and S Europe, having greyish-brown speckled fur.
wasp	alt
	head	ichneumon fly
	or	ichneumon fly
	syl	wasp
	pos	n.
ichneumon fly	0.
	or	wasp
	syl	ich+neu+mon fly
	pos	n.
	def	any hymenopterous insect of the family whose larvae are parasitic in caterpillars and other insect larvae.
ichnite	ety	C19: from Greek ikhnos footprint, track+{-#7ite %1}
ichnolite	alt
	head	ichnite
	or	ichnite
	syl	ich+no+lite
	pron	<1ikn*2lIt>
	pos	n.
ichnite	0.
	or	ichnolite
	syl	ich+nite
	pron	<1iknIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fossilized footprint.
ichnography	ety	C16: from Latin ichnographia, from Greek ikhnographia, from ikhnos trace, track
ichnography	1.
	syl	ich+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<ik1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of drawing ground plans.
ichnography	2.
	syl	ich+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<ik1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground plan of a building, factory, etc.
ichnographic	sub
	head	ichnography
	or	ichnographical
	syl	ich+no+graph+ic
	pron	<2ikn*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
ichnographical	sub
	head	ichnography
	or	ichnographic
	syl	ich+no+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ichnographically	sub
	head	ichnography
	syl	ich+no+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ichnology	ety	C19: from Greek ikhnos footprint, track
ichnology	0.
	syl	ich+nol+o:gy
	pron	<ik1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of fossil footprints.
ichnological	sub
	head	ichnology
	syl	ich+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ikn*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ichor	ety	C17: from Greek ikh*_or, of obscure origin
ichor	1.
	syl	i:chor
	pron	<1Ikc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the fluid said to flow in the veins of the gods.
ichor	2.
	syl	i:chor
	pron	<1Ikc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a foul-smelling watery discharge from a wound or ulcer.
ichorous	sub
	head	ichor
	syl	i:chor+ous
	pos	adj.
ichthyic	ety	C19: from Greek, from ikhthus fish
ichthyic	0.
	syl	ich+thy+ic
	pron	<1ikTiik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of fishes.
ichthyo-	ety	from Latin, from Greek ikhthus fish
ichthyoid	1.
	syl	ich+thy+oid
	pron	<1ikTi2cid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	resembling a fish.
ichthyoid	2.
	syl	ich+thy+oid
	pron	<1ikTi2cid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a fishlike vertebrate.
ichth	alt
	head	ichthyol
	or	ichthyol
	syl	ichth.
ichthyol	0.
	or	ichth
	syl	ichthyol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ichthyology.
ichthyolite	0.
	syl	ich+thy:o+lite
	pron	<1ikTi*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any fossil fish.
ichthyolitic	sub
	head	ichthyolite
	syl	ich+thy:o+lit+ic
	pron	<2ikTi*1litik>
	pos	adj.
ichthyology	0.
	syl	ich+thy+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ikTi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the physiology, history, economic importance, etc., of fishes.
ichthyologic	sub
	head	ichthyology
	or	ichthyological
	syl	ich+thy:o+log+ic
	pron	<2ikTi*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
ichthyological	sub
	head	ichthyology
	or	ichthyologic
	syl	ich+thy:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ichthyologically	sub
	head	ichthyology
	syl	ich+thy:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ichthyologist	sub
	head	ichthyology
	syl	ich+thy+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
ichthyophagous	0.
	syl	ich+thy+oph:a+gous
	pron	<2ikTi1of*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on fish.
ichthyophagy	sub
	head	ichthyophagous
	syl	ich+thy+oph:a+gy
	pron	<2ikTi1of*Ji>
	pos	n.
ichthyornis	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7ichthy -#7+ Greek ornis bird
ichthyornis	0.
	syl	ich+thy+or+nis
	pron	<2ikTi1c:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct Cretaceous sea bird of the genus thought to have resembled a tern.
ichthyosaurus	alt
	head	ichthyosaur
	or	ichthyosaur
	syl	ich+thy:o+saur+us
	pron	<2ikTi*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
ichthyosaurs	infl
	head	ichthyosaur
	syl	ich+thy:o+saurs
	pron	<-1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ichthyosauruses	infl
	head	ichthyosaur
	or	ichthyosauri
	syl	ich+thy:o+saur+us:es
	pron	<-1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ichthyosauri	infl
	head	ichthyosaur
	or	ichthyosauruses
	syl	ich+thy:o+sau+ri
	pron	<-1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ichthyosaur	0.
	or	ichthyosaurus
	syl	ich+thy:o+saur
	pron	<1ikTi*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct marine Mesozoic reptile of the order which had a porpoise-like body with dorsal and tail fins and paddle-like limbs. See also {plesiosaur}.
ichthyosis	0.
	syl	ich+thy:o+sis
	pron	<2ikTi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital disease in which the skin is coarse, dry, and scaly. Also called: {xeroderma}. Nontechnical name: {fishskin disease}.
ichthyotic	sub
	head	ichthyosis
	syl	ich+thy+ot+ic
	pron	<2ikTi1otik>
	pos	adj.
-ician	ety	from French -icien; see #7-ic, -ian 
-ician	0.
	syl	-i:cian
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a person skilled or involved in a subject or activity.
	exam	1	physician;
	exam	2	beautician.
icicle	ety	C14: from #7ice + ickel, from Old English gicel icicle, related to Old Norse j*"okull large piece of ice, glacier
icicle	0.
	syl	i:ci+cle
	pron	<1IsikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hanging spike of ice formed by the freezing of dripping water.
icicled	sub
	head	icicle
	syl	i:ci+cled
	pos	adj.
icily	0.
	syl	i:ci+ly
	pron	<1Isili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an icy or reserved manner.
iciness	1.
	syl	i:ci+ness
	pron	<1Isinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being icy or very cold.
iciness	2.
	syl	i:ci+ness
	pron	<1Isinis>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner that is cold or reserved; aloofness.
icing	1.
	syl	ic+ing
	pron	<1IsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {frosting}. a sugar preparation, variously flavoured and coloured, for coating and decorating cakes, biscuits, etc.
icing	2.
	syl	ic+ing
	pron	<1IsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of ice, as on a ship or aircraft, due to the freezing of moisture in the atmosphere.
icing sugar	0.
	syl	ic+ing sug+ar
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a very finely ground sugar used for icings, confections, etc. U.S. term: {confectioners' sugar}.
ICJ	0.
	syl	ICJ
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Court of Justice.
icon	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek eik*_on image, from eikenai to be like
ikon	alt
	head	icon
	or	icon
	syl	i:kon
	pron	<1Ikon>
	pos	n.
icon	1.
	or	ikon
	syl	i:con
	pron	<1Ikon>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a saint, esp. one painted in oil on a wooden panel, depicted in a traditional Byzantine style and venerated in the Eastern Church.
icon	2.
	or	ikon
	syl	i:con
	pron	<1Ikon>
	pos	n.
	def	an image, picture, representation, etc.
icon	3.
	or	ikon
	syl	i:con
	pron	<1Ikon>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol resembling or analogous to the thing it represents.
iconical	alt
	head	iconic
	or	iconic
	syl	i:con:i+cal
	pos	adj.
iconic	1.
	or	iconical
	syl	i:con+ic
	pron	<I1konik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, resembling, or having the character of an icon.
iconic	2.
	or	iconical
	syl	i:con+ic
	pron	<I1konik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of memorial sculptures, esp. those depicting athletes of ancient Greece
	def	having a fixed conventional style.
iconic memory	0.
	syl	i:con+ic mem:o+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the temporary persistence of visual impressions after the stimulus has been removed.
Iconium	0.
	syl	I:co+ni:um
	pron	<I1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Konya}.
icono-	ety	from Greek: #7icon 
iconoclasm	0.
	syl	i:con:o+clasm
	pron	<I1kon*2kl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the acts or beliefs of an iconoclast.
iconoclast	1.
	syl	i:con:o+clast
	pron	<I1kon*2kl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attacks established or traditional concepts, principles, laws, etc.
iconoclast	2.a.
	syl	i:con:o+clast
	pron	<I1kon*2kl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a destroyer of religious images or sacred objects.
iconoclast	2.b.
	syl	i:con:o+clast
	pron	<I1kon*2kl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the heretical movement within the Greek Orthodox Church from 725 to 842 #7a.d., which aimed at the destruction of icons and religious images.
iconoclastic	sub
	head	iconoclast
	syl	i:2con:o+1clas+tic
	pos	adj.
iconoclastically	sub
	head	iconoclast
	syl	i:2con:o+1clas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
iconographies	infl
	head	iconography
	syl	i:co+nog+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iconography	1.a.
	syl	i:co+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<2Iko1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbols used in a work of art or art movement.
iconography	1.b.
	syl	i:co+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<2Iko1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the conventional significance attached to such symbols.
iconography	2.
	syl	i:co+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<2Iko1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of pictures of a particular subject, such as Christ.
iconography	3.
	syl	i:co+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<2Iko1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of the subjects of icons or portraits, esp. on coins.
iconographer	sub
	head	iconography
	syl	i:co+1nog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
iconographic	sub
	head	iconography
	or	iconographical
	syl	i:con:o+graph+ic
	pron	<I2kon*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
iconographical	sub
	head	iconography
	or	iconographic
	syl	i:2con:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
iconolatry	0.
	syl	i:co+nol:a+try
	pron	<2Iko1nol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship or adoration of icons as idols.
iconolater	sub
	head	iconolatry
	syl	i:co+1nol:a+ter
	pos	n.
iconolatrous	sub
	head	iconolatry
	syl	i:co+1nol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
iconology	1.
	syl	i:co+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2Iko1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or field of art history concerning icons.
iconology	2.
	syl	i:co+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2Iko1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	icons collectively.
iconology	3.
	syl	i:co+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2Iko1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbolic representation or symbolism of icons.
iconological	sub
	head	iconology
	syl	i:con:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<I2kon*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
iconologist	sub
	head	iconology
	syl	i:co+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
iconomatic	ety	C19: from Greek, from eikon image+ onoma name
iconomatic	0.
	syl	i:con:o+mat+ic
	pron	<I2kon*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	employing pictures to represent not objects themselves but the sound of their names.
iconomaticism	sub
	head	iconomatic
	syl	i:con:o+mat:i+cism
	pron	<I2kon*1m@ti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
iconoscope	0.
	syl	i:con:o+scope
	pron	<I1kon*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a television camera tube in which an electron beam scans a photoemissive surface, con?!verting an optical image into electrical pulses.
iconostasis	ety	C19: Church Latin, from Late Greek eikonostasion shrine, literally: area where images are placed, from #7icono -#7+ histanai to stand
iconostas	alt
	head	iconostasis
	or	iconostasis
	syl	i:con:o+stas
	pron	<I1kon*2st@s>
	pos	n.
iconostases	infl
	head	iconostasis
	or	iconostases
	syl	i:co+nos+ta+ses
	pron	<2Ik*u1nost*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iconostases	infl
	head	iconostasis
	or	iconostases
	syl	i:con:o+stas:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iconostasis	0.
	or	iconostas
	syl	i:co+nos+ta+sis
	pron	<2Ik*u1nost*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Church.
	def	a screen with doors and icons set in tiers, which separates the bema (sanctuary) from the nave.
icosahedron	ety	C16: from Greek eiko?!saedron, from eikosi twenty+ -edron -#7hedron 
icosahedrons	infl
	head	icosahedron
	or	icosahedra
	syl	i:co+sa+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
icosahedra	infl
	head	icosahedron
	or	icosahedrons
	syl	i:co+sa+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
icosahedron	0.
	syl	i:co+sa+he+dron
	pron	<2Ik*s*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having 20 faces. The faces of a {regular icosahedron} are equilateral triangles.
icosahedral	sub
	head	icosahedron
	syl	i:co+sa+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
-ics	ety	plural of -ic, representing Latin -ica, from Greek -ika, as in math*_ematika mathematics
-ics	0.
	syl	-ics
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns;
	exam	2	functioning as sing.
-ics	1.
	syl	-ics
	def	indicating a science, art, or matters relating to a particular subject.
	exam	1	aeronautics;
	exam	2	politics.
-ics	2.
	syl	-ics
	def	indicating certain activities or prac?!tices.
	exam	1	acrobatics.
ICS	0.
	syl	I.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Indian Civil Service.
ICSH	0.
	syl	ICSH
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone.
icterus	ety	C18: from Latin: yellow bird, the sight of which reputedly cured jaundice, from Greek ikteros 
icterus	1.
	syl	ic+ter+us
	pron	<1ikt*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {jaundice}.
icterus	2.
	syl	ic+ter+us
	pron	<1ikt*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowing of plant leaves, caused by excessive cold or moisture.
icteric	sub
	head	icterus
	syl	ic+ter+ic
	pron	<ik1terik>
	pos	adj.
Ictinus	0.
	syl	Ic:ti:nus
	pron	<ik1tIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	5th century #7b.c. Greek architect, who designed the Parthenon with Callicrates.
ictus	ety	C18: from Latin icere to strike
ictuses	infl
	head	ictus
	or	ictus
	syl	ic+tus:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ictus	infl
	or	ictuses
	syl	ic+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ictus	1.
	syl	ic+tus
	pron	<1ikt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	metrical or rhythmical stress in verse feet, as contrasted with the stress accent on words.
ictus	2.
	syl	ic+tus
	pron	<1ikt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a sudden attack or stroke.
ictal	sub
	head	ictus
	syl	ic+tal
	pos	adj.
icier	infl
	head	icy
	syl	i:ci+er
	pos	adj.
iciest	infl
	head	icy
	syl	i:ci+est.
	pos	adj.
icy	1.
	syl	i:cy
	pron	<1Isi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of, covered with, or containing ice.
icy	2.
	syl	i:cy
	pron	<1Isi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling ice.
icy	3.
	syl	i:cy
	pron	<1Isi>
	pos	adj.
	def	freezing or very cold.
icy	4.
	syl	i:cy
	pron	<1Isi>
	pos	adj.
	def	cold or reserved in manner; aloof.
icy pole	0.
	syl	i:cy pole
	pos	n.
	def	the Australian name for an {ice lolly}.
id	ety	C20: New Latin, from Latin: it; used to render German Es 
id	0.
	syl	id
	pron	<id>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the mass of primitive instincts and energies in the unconscious mind that, modified by the ego and the superego, underlies all psychic activity.
ID	0.
	syl	ID
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	identification.
ID	1.
	syl	I.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {i.d}. inside diameter.
ID	2.
	syl	I.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Intelligence Department.
id	0.
	syl	id.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	idem.
I'd	0.
	syl	I'd
	pron	<Id>
	usage	contraction of@T
	def	I had I would.
-id	ety	from Latin -id-, -is, from Greek, feminine suffix of origin
-id	H1.0.
	syl	-id
	usage	suffix forming nouns
	def	(usually pl.). indicating the names of meteor showers that appear to radiate from a specified constellation.
	exam	1	Orionids
-id	ety	from New Latin -idae or -ida, from Greek -id*_es suffix indicating offspring
-id	H2.0.
	syl	-id
	usage	suffix forming nouns and adjectives.
	def	indicating members of a zoological family.
	exam	1	cyprinid.
-id	H3.0.
	syl	-id
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-ide}.
Mount	infl
	head	Ida
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Ida	1.
	syl	I:da
	pron	<1Id*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Crete: the highest on the island; in ancient times associated with the worship of Zeus. Height: 2456 m (8057 ft.). Modern Greek name: {*'Idhi}.
Ida	2.
	syl	I:da
	pron	<1Id*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NW Turkey, southeast of the site of ancient Troy. Height: 1767 m (5797 ft.). Turkish name: {Kaz Da*vgi}.
IDA	0.
	syl	I.D.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Development Association.
-idae	ety	New Latin, from Latin, from Greek -idai, suffix indicating offspring
-idae	0.
	syl	-i:dae
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating names of zoological families.
	exam	1	Felidae;
	exam	2	Hominidae.
Idaho	0.
	syl	I:da+ho
	pron	<1Id*2h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northwestern U.S.: consists chiefly of ranges of the Rocky Mountains, with the Snake River basin in the south; important for agriculture ({Idaho potatoes}) , livestock, and silver-mining. Capital: Boise. Pop.: 713008 (1970). Area: 216413 sq. km (83557 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Id., Ida}., or (with zip code) {ID}
Idahoan	sub
	head	Idaho
	syl	I:da+2ho+an
	pos	adj. n.
IDB	0.
	syl	IDB
	qual	Chiefly S. African. abbrev. for
	def	illicit diamond buying.
ID card	0.
	syl	ID card
	pos	n.
	def	a card or document that serves to identify a person, or to prove his age, membership, etc.
ide	ety	C19: from New Latin idus, from Swedish id 
ide	0.
	syl	ide
	pron	<Id>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {silver orfe}.
-ide	ety	from German -id, from French oxide #7oxide, based on the suffix of acide #7acid 
-id	alt
	head	-ide
	or	-ide
	syl	-id
-ide	0.
	or	-id
	syl	-ide
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ide	1.
	or	-id
	syl	-ide
	usage	electronegative elements
	def	indicating a binary compound.
	exam	1	sodium chloride.
-ide	2.
	or	-id
	syl	-ide
	def	indicating an organic compound derived from another.
	exam	1	acetanilide.
-ide	3.
	or	-id
	syl	-ide
	def	indicating one of a class of compounds or elements.
	exam	1	peptide;
	exam	2	lanthanide.
idea	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: model, pattern, notion, from idein to see
idea	1.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of mental activity whereby the mind consciously conceives a thought; conception.
idea	2.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression established in the mind by something perceived; notion.
idea	3.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a belief or viewpoint; opinion.
	exam	1	he has an idea that what he's doing is right.
idea	4.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scheme, intention, plan, etc..
	exam	1	here's my idea for the sales campaign.
idea	5.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vague notion or indication; inkling.
	exam	1	he had no idea of what life would be like in Africa.
idea	6.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	significance or purpose.
	exam	1	the idea of the game is to discover the murderer.
idea	7.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an immediate object of thought or perception.
idea	8.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a thematic phrase or figure; motif.
idea	9.
	syl	i:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a mental image.
get ideas	10.
	head	idea
	syl	get ideas.
	def	to become ambitious, restless, etc.
not one's idea of	11.
	head	idea
	syl	not one's idea of.
	def	not what one regards as (hard work, a holiday, etc.).
that's an idea	12.
	head	idea
	syl	that's an idea.
	def	that is worth considering.
the very idea	13.
	head	idea
	syl	the very idea&!
	def	that is preposterous, unreasonable, etc.
idealess	sub
	head	idea
	syl	i:1de:a+less
	pos	adj.
Idea	0.
	syl	I:de:a
	pron	<I1di*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Plato
	def	the universal essence or archetype of any class of things or concepts.
ideal	1.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a conception of something that is perfect, esp. that which one seeks to attain.
ideal	2.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing considered to represent perfection.
	exam	1	he's her ideal.
ideal	3.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something existing only as an idea.
ideal	4.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or model, esp. of ethical behaviour.
ideal	5.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to an ideal.
ideal	6.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or existing in the form of an idea.
ideal	7.a.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a highly desirable and possible state of affairs.
ideal	7.b.
	syl	i:de:al
	pron	<I1di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to idealism. &- {i@.de@.al+i@.ty} (@!a$Id$I#!@al$It$I) &- {i@.#!de@.al+ly}
idealness	sub
	head	ideal
	syl	i:1de:al+ness
	pos	n.
ideal element	0.
	syl	i:de:al el+e:ment
	pos	n.
	def	any element added to a mathematical theory in order to eliminate special cases. The ideal element i=$/ -1 allows all algebraic equations to be solved and the point at infinity ({ideal point}) ensures that any two lines in projective geometry intersect.
ideal gas	0.
	syl	i:de:al gas
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical gas composed of spheres of negligible volume moving at random and undergoing perfectly elastic collisions with the walls of their container and with each other. Also called: {perfect gas}.
idealism	1.
	syl	i:de:al+ism
	pron	<I1di*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in or pursuance of ideals.
idealism	2.
	syl	i:de:al+ism
	pron	<I1di*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to represent things in their ideal forms, rather than as they are.
idealism	3.
	syl	i:de:al+ism
	pron	<I1di*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that thought or the mind is the only reality and that external objects consist merely of ideas. Compare {materialism, phenomenalism, realism. &- i@.#!de@.al+ist} &- {i@.@!de@.al+#!is+tic} &- {i@.@!de@.al+#!is+ti+cal+ly}
idealise	alt
	head	idealize
	or	idealize
	syl	i:de:al+ise
	pron	<I1di*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
idealize	1.
	or	idealise
	syl	i:de:al+ize
	pron	<I1di*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consider or represent (something) as ideal.
idealize	2.
	or	idealise
	syl	i:de:al+ize
	pron	<I1di*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portray as ideal; glorify.
idealize	3.
	or	idealise
	syl	i:de:al+ize
	pron	<I1di*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form an ideal or ideals.
idealization	sub
	head	idealize
	or	idealisation
	syl	i:2de:al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
idealisation	sub
	head	idealize
	or	idealization
	syl	i:2de:al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
idealizer	sub
	head	idealize
	or	idealiser
	syl	i:1de:al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
idealiser	sub
	head	idealize
	or	idealizer
	syl	i:1de:al+2is+er
	pos	n.
ideate	1.
	syl	i:de:ate
	pron	<I1dEAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to imagine or conceive (something); form an idea of (something).
ideate	2.
	syl	i:de:ate
	pron	<I1dEit>, <-At>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {ideatum}.
ideation	sub
	head	ideate
	syl	i:de:1a+tion
	pos	n.
ideational	sub
	head	ideate
	syl	i:de:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
ideationally	sub
	head	ideate
	syl	i:de:1a+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ideative	sub
	head	ideate
	syl	i:de:a+tive
	pron	<I1dE*tiv>, <1Idi2A->
	pos	adj.
ideatum	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin: #7idea 
ideata	infl
	head	ideatum
	syl	i:de:a+ta
	pron	<-1At*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ideatum	0.
	syl	i:de:a+tum
	pron	<2Idi1At*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the objective reality with which human ideas are supposed to correspond.
id'ees fixes	infl
	head	id'ee fixe
	syl	i:d*'ees fixes
	pron	<idA 1fiks). a fixAd idAa; obsAssion>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
id'ee recue	ety	literally: received idea
id'ees recues	infl
	head	id'ee recue
	syl	i:d*'ees re:*,cues
	pron	<idA r*1sy). a gAnArally hAld opinion or concApt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
idem	0.
	syl	i:dem
	pron	Latin. <1Idem>, <1idem>
	pos	pron. adj.
	def	the same: used to refer to an article, chapter, etc., previously cited.
idempotent	ety	C20: from Latin idem same+#7potent 
idempotent	0.
	syl	i:dem+po+tent
	pron	<1Id*m2p*ut*nt>, <1id->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a matrix, transformation, etc.
	def	not changed in value following multiplication by itself.
identic	1.
	syl	i:den+tic
	pron	<I1dentik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Diplomacy. esp. of opinions expressed by two or more governments
	def	having the same wording or intention regarding another power.
	exam	1	identic notes.
identic	2.
	syl	i:den+tic
	pron	<I1dentik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {identical}.
identical	1.
	syl	i:den+ti+cal
	pron	<I1dentikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the same.
identical	2.
	syl	i:den+ti+cal
	pron	<I1dentikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	exactly alike, equal, or agreeing.
identical	3.
	syl	i:den+ti+cal
	pron	<I1dentikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating either or both of a pair of twins of the same sex who developed from a single fertilized ovum that split into two. Compare { {fraternal} (sense 3)}.
identically	sub
	head	identical
	syl	i:1den+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
identical proposition	0.
	syl	i:den+ti+cal prop:o+si+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition in which the subject and predicate have the same content and extent, as in
identification	1.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<I2dentifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of identifying or the state of being identified.
identification	2.a.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<I2dentifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that identifies a person or thing.
identification	2.b.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<I2dentifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	an identification card.
identification	3.a.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<I2dentifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of recognizing specific objects as the result of remembering.
identification	3.b.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<I2dentifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which one incorporates aspects of another person's personality.
identification	3.c.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<I2dentifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transferring of a response from one situation to another because the two bear similar features. See also { {generalization} (sense 3).}
identification parade	0.
	syl	i:den+ti+fi+ca+tion pa+rade
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons including one suspected of having committed a crime assembled for the purpose of discovering whether a witness can identify the suspect.
identifies	infl
	head	identify
	syl	i:den+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
identifying	infl
	head	identify
	syl	i:den+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
identified	infl
	head	identify
	syl	i:den+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
identify	1.
	syl	i:den+ti+fy
	pron	<I1denti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prove or recognize as being a certain person or thing; determine the identity of.
identify	2.
	syl	i:den+ti+fy
	pron	<I1denti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to consider as the same or equivalent.
identify	3.
	syl	i:den+ti+fy
	pron	<I1denti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to consider (oneself) as similar to another.
identify	4.
	syl	i:den+ti+fy
	pron	<I1denti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to determine the taxonomic classification of (a plant or animal).
identify	5.
	syl	i:den+ti+fy
	pron	<I1denti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Psychol.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to engage in identification.
identifiable	sub
	head	identify
	syl	i:1den+ti+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
identifiableness	sub
	head	identify
	syl	i:1den+ti+2fi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
identifier	sub
	head	identify
	syl	i:1den+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
Identikit	0.a.
	syl	I:den+ti+kit
	pron	<I1denti2kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a set of transparencies of various typical facial characteristics that can be superimposed on one another to build up, on the basis of a description, a picture of a person sought by the police.
Identikit	0.b.
	syl	I:den+ti+kit
	pron	<I1denti2kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an Identikit picture.
identity	ety	C16: from Late Latin identit*_as, from Latin idem the same
identities	infl
	head	identity
	syl	i:den+ti:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
identity	1.a.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of having unique identifying characteristics held by no other person or thing.
identity	1.b.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	an identity card.
identity	2.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the individual characteristics by which a person or thing is recognized.
identity	3.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being the same in nature, quality, etc..
	exam	1	they were linked by the identity of their tastes.
identity	4.a.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an equation that is valid for all values of its variables, as in - + = %2 - %2. Often denoted by the symbol $=
identity	4.b.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {identity element}. a member of a set that when operating on another member, produces that member the identity for multiplication of numbers is 1 since 1=1.#800399 = See also { {inverse} (sense 2b.)}.
identity	5.
	syl	i:den+ti:ty
	pron	<I1dentiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a well-known person, esp. in a specified locality; figure.
	exam	1	a Barwidgee identity.
ideo-	ety	from French id*'eo-, from Greek idea #7idea 
ideo-	0.
	syl	id:e:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	of or indicating idea or ideas.
	exam	1	ideol?!ogy.
ideograph	alt
	head	ideogram
	or	ideogram
	syl	id:e:o+graph
	pron	<1idi*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
ideogram	1.
	or	ideograph
	syl	id:e:o+gram
	pron	<1idi*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign or symbol, used in such writing systems as those of China or Japan, that directly represents a concept, idea, or thing rather than a word or set of words for it.
ideogram	2.
	or	ideograph
	syl	id:e:o+gram
	pron	<1idi*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any graphic sign or symbol, such as &%#800400 , ?@#800401 , ?&#800402 , etc.
ideography	0.
	syl	id+e:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2idi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of ideograms to communicate ideas.
ideologue	alt
	head	ideologist
	or	ideologist
	syl	i:de:o+logue
	pron	<1Idi*2log>
	pos	n.
ideologist	1.
	or	ideologue
	syl	i:de:ol:o+gist
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports a particular ideology, esp. a political theorist.
ideologist	2.
	or	ideologue
	syl	i:de:ol:o+gist
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies an ideology or ideologies.
ideologist	3.
	or	ideologue
	syl	i:de:ol:o+gist
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a theorist or visionary.
ideologies	infl
	head	ideology
	syl	i:de:ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ideology	1.
	syl	i:de:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of ideas that reflects the beliefs and interests of a nation, political system, etc.
ideology	2.
	syl	i:de:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an idea or set of ideas that is false, misleading, or held for the wrong reasons but is believed with such conviction as to be irrefutable.
ideology	3.
	syl	i:de:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	speculation that is imaginary or visionary.
ideology	4.
	syl	i:de:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2Idi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the nature and origin of ideas.
ideological	sub
	head	ideology
	or	ideologic
	syl	i:de:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Idi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ideologic	sub
	head	ideology
	or	ideological
	syl	i:de:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
ideologically	sub
	head	ideology
	syl	i:de:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ideomotor	0.
	syl	i:de:o+mo+tor
	pron	<2Idi*1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	designating automatic muscular movements stimulated by ideas, as in absent-minded acts.
ides	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin *_id*_us (plural), of uncertain origin
ides	0.
	syl	ides
	pron	<Idz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	in the Roman calendar
	def	the 15th day in March, May, July, and October and the 13th day of each other month. See also {calends, nones}.
id est	0.
	syl	id est
	pron	Latin. <id> <est>
	def	the full form of {i.e}.
'Idhi	0.
	syl	*'I:dhi
	pron	<1iDi>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the Modern Greek name for Mount {Ida} (in Crete).
idio-	ety	from Greek idios private, separate
idio-	0.
	syl	id:i:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating peculiarity, isolation, or that which pertains to an individual person or thing.
	exam	1	idiolect.
idioblast	0.
	syl	id:i:o+blast
	pron	<1idi*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant cell that differs from those around it in the same tissue.
idioblastic	sub
	head	idioblast
	syl	id:i:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
idiocies	infl
	head	idiocy
	syl	id:i:o+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
idiocy	1.
	syl	id:i:o+cy
	pron	<1idi*si>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	severe mental retardation.
idiocy	2.
	syl	id:i:o+cy
	pron	<1idi*si>
	pos	n.
	def	foolishness or senselessness; stupid?!ity.
idiocy	3.
	syl	id:i:o+cy
	pron	<1idi*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish act or remark.
idiographic	0.
	syl	id:i:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2idi*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or relating to the study of individuals. Compare {nomothetic}.
idiolect	0.
	syl	id:i:o+lect
	pron	<1idi*2lekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the variety or form of a language used by an individual.
idiolectal	sub
	head	idiolect
	or	idiolectic
	syl	id:i:o+1lect+al
	pos	adj.
idiolectic	sub
	head	idiolect
	or	idiolectal
	syl	id:i:o+1lect+ic
	pos	adj.
idiom	ety	C16: from Latin idi*_oma peculiarity of language, from Greek; see #7idio - &- id@.i@.o+mat+ic (@!$Id$I$$#!m@at$Ik) or @!id@.i@.o+#!mat@.i+cal adj. &- @!id@.i@.o+#!mat@.i+cal+ly adv.
idiom	1.
	syl	id:i+om
	pron	<1idi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of words whose meaning cannot be predicted from the meanings of the constituent words, as for example
idiom	2.
	syl	id:i+om
	pron	<1idi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	linguistic usage that is grammatical and natural to native speakers of a language.
idiom	3.
	syl	id:i+om
	pron	<1idi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic vocabulary or usage of a specific human group or subject.
idiom	4.
	syl	id:i+om
	pron	<1idi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic artistic style of an individual, school, period, etc.
idiomaticalness	sub
	head	idiom
	syl	id:i:o+1mat:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
idiomorphic	0.
	syl	id:i:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2idi*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals
	def	occurring naturally in the form of well-developed crystals.
idiomorphically	sub
	head	idiomorphic
	syl	id:i:o+1mor+phi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
idiomorphism	sub
	head	idiomorphic
	syl	id:i:o+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
idiopathies	infl
	head	idiopathy
	syl	id:i+op:a+thies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
idiopathy	0.
	syl	id:i+op:a+thy
	pron	<2idi1op*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease of unknown cause. &- {id@.i@.o+path+ic} (@!$Id$I$$$u#!p@a#Gg$Ik)
idiophone	0.
	syl	id:i:o+phone
	pron	<1idi*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a percussion instrument, such as a cymbal or xylophone, made of naturally sonorous material.
idiophonic	sub
	head	idiophone
	syl	id:i:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2idi*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
idioplasm	0.
	syl	id:i:o+plasm
	pron	<1idi*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {germ plasm}.
idioplasmic	sub
	head	idioplasm
	or	idioplasmatic
	syl	id:i:o+1plas+mic
	pron	<2idi*upl@z1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
idioplasmatic	sub
	head	idioplasm
	or	idioplasmic
	syl	id:i:o+plas+mat+ic
	pron	<2idi*upl@z1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
idiosyncrasy	ety	C17: from Greek idiosunkrasia, from #7idio -#7+ sunkrasis mixture, temperament, from sun- #7syn -#7+ kerannunai to mingle
sies	infl
	head	idiosyncrasy
	syl	+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
idiosyncrasy	1.
	syl	id:i:o+syn+cra+sy
	pron	<2idi*u1siGkr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency, type of behaviour, mannerism, etc., of a specific person; quirk.
idiosyncrasy	2.
	syl	id:i:o+syn+cra+sy
	pron	<2idi*u1siGkr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the composite physical or psychological make-up of a specific person.
idiosyncrasy	3.
	syl	id:i:o+syn+cra+sy
	pron	<2idi*u1siGkr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal reaction of an individual to specific foods, drugs, or other agents.
idiosyncratic	sub
	head	idiosyncrasy
	syl	id:i:o+syn+crat+ic
	pron	<2idi*usiG1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
idiosyncratically	sub
	head	idiosyncrasy
	syl	id:i:o+syn+1crat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
idiot	ety	C13: from Latin idi*_ota ignorant person, from Greek idi*_ot*_es private person, one who lacks professional knowledge, ignoramus; see #7idio -
idiot	1.
	syl	id:i+ot
	pron	<1idi*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with severe mental retardation.
idiot	2.
	syl	id:i+ot
	pron	<1idi*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or senseless person.
idiot board	0.
	syl	id:i+ot board
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {autocue}.
idiotic	0.
	syl	id:i+ot+ic
	pron	<2idi1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling an idiot; foolish; senseless.
idiotically	sub
	head	idiotic
	syl	id:i+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
idioticalness	sub
	head	idiotic
	syl	id:i+1ot:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
idiotism	1.
	syl	id:i+ot+ism
	pron	<1idi*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {idiocy}.
idiotism	2.
	syl	id:i+ot+ism
	pron	<1idi*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {idiom}.
idle	ety	Old English *_idel; compare Old High German *_ital empty, vain
idle	1.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unemployed or unoccupied; inactive.
idle	2.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not operating or being used.
idle	3.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not wanting to work; lazy.
idle	4.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	frivolous or trivial.
	exam	1	idle pleasures.
idle	5.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ineffective or powerless; fruitless; vain.
idle	6.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	without basis; unfounded.
idle	7.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to waste or pass (time) fruitlessly or inactively.
	exam	1	he idled the hours away.
idle	8.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to loiter or move aimlessly.
idle	9.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a shaft, etc.
	def	to turn without doing useful work.
idle	10.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also (Brit.): {tick over}. (of an engine) to run at low speed with the transmission disengaged.
idle	11.
	syl	i:dle
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to cause to be inactive or unemployed.
idleness	sub
	head	idle
	syl	i:dle+ness
	pos	n.
idly	sub
	head	idle
	syl	i:dly
	pos	adv.
idler pulley	alt
	head	idle pulley
	or	idle pulley
	syl	i:dler pul+ley
	pos	n.
idle pulley	0.
	or	idler pulley
	syl	i:dle pul+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a freely rotating pulley used to control the tension or direction of a belt. Also called: {idler}.
idler	1.
	syl	i:dler
	pron	<1Idl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who idles.
idler	2.
	syl	i:dler
	pron	<1Idl*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {idle pulley} or {idle wheel}.
idler	3.
	syl	i:dler
	pron	<1Idl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a ship's crew member, such as a carpenter, sailmaker, etc., whose duties do not include standing regular watches.
idle wheel	0.
	syl	i:dle wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a gearwheel interposed between two others to transmit torque without changing the direction of rotation or the velocity ratio. Also called: {idler}.
IDN	ety	Latin: in the name of God
IDN	0.
	syl	I.D.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	in Dei nomine. Also: {I.N.D}.
Ido	ety	C20: Ido: offspring, from Greek -id daughter of
Ido	0.
	syl	I:do
	pron	<1Ed*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial language; a modification of Esperanto.
idocrase	ety	C19: from French, from Greek eidos form+ krasis a mingling
idocrase	0.
	syl	i:do+crase
	pron	<1Id*2krAs>, <1id->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vesuvianite}.
idol	ety	C13: from Late Latin *_id*_olum, from Latin: image, from Greek eid*_olon, from eidos shape, form
idol	1.
	syl	i:dol
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a material object, esp. a carved image, that is worshipped as a god.
idol	2.
	syl	i:dol
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity, Judaism.
	def	any being (other than the one God) to which divine honour is paid.
idol	3.
	syl	i:dol
	pron	<1IdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is revered, admired, or highly loved.
idolatrise	alt
	head	idolatrize
	or	idolatrize
	syl	i:dol:a+trise
	pron	<I1dol*2trIz>
	pos	vb.
idolatrize	1.
	or	idolatrise
	syl	i:dol:a+trize
	pron	<I1dol*2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {idolize}.
idolatrize	2.
	or	idolatrise
	syl	i:dol:a+trize
	pron	<I1dol*2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to indulge in the worship of idols.
idolatrizer	sub
	head	idolatrize
	or	idolatriser
	syl	i:1dol:a+2triz+er
	pos	n.
idolatriser	sub
	head	idolatrize
	or	idolatrizer
	syl	i:1dol:a+2tris+er
	pos	n.
idolatry	1.
	syl	i:dol:a+try
	pron	<I1dol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship of idols.
idolatry	2.
	syl	i:dol:a+try
	pron	<I1dol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	great devotion or reverence. &- {i@.#!dol@.a+ter} {i@.#!dol@.a+tress} &- {i@.#!dol@.a+trous} &- {i@.#!dol@.a+trous+ly} &- {i@.#!dol@.a+trous+ness}
idolise	alt
	head	idolize
	or	idolize
	syl	i:dol+ise
	pron	<1Id*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
idolize	1.
	or	idolise
	syl	i:dol+ize
	pron	<1Id*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to admire or revere greatly.
idolize	2.
	or	idolise
	syl	i:dol+ize
	pron	<1Id*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to worship as an idol.
idolize	3.
	or	idolise
	syl	i:dol+ize
	pron	<1Id*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to worship idols. &- {#!i@.dol+ism, @!i@.dol@.i+#!za+tion} {@!i@.dol@.i+#!sa+tion} &- {#!i@.dol+ist, #!i@.dol+@!iz+er} {#!i@.dol+@!is+er}
idolum	ety	C17: from Latin: #7idol 
idolum	1.
	syl	i:do+lum
	pron	<i1d*ulum>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental picture; idea.
idolum	2.
	syl	i:do+lum
	pron	<i1d*ulum>
	pos	n.
	def	a false idea; fallacy.
Idomeneus	0.
	syl	I:dom+e:neus
	pron	<I1domi2nju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Crete who fought on the Greek side in the Trojan War.
Ithunn	alt
	head	Idun
	or	Idun
	syl	I:thunn
	pos	n.
Idun	0.
	or	Ithunn
	syl	I:dun
	pron	<1Edun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the goddess of spring who guarded the apples that kept the gods eternally young; wife of Bragi.
idyll	ety	C17: from Latin *_idyllium, from Greek eidullion, from eidos shape, (literary) form
idyl	alt
	head	idyll
	or	idyll
	syl	id:yl
	pron	<1idil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
idyll	1.
	or	idyl
	syl	id:yll
	pron	<1idil>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem or prose work describing an idealized rural life, pastoral scenes, etc.
idyll	2.
	or	idyl
	syl	id:yll
	pron	<1idil>
	pos	n.
	def	any simple narrative or descriptive piece in poetry or prose.
idyll	3.
	or	idyl
	syl	id:yll
	pron	<1idil>
	pos	n.
	def	a charming or picturesque scene or event.
idyll	4.
	or	idyl
	syl	id:yll
	pron	<1idil>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music with a calm or pastoral character.
idyllic	1.
	syl	i:dyl+lic
	pron	<i1dilik>, <I->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an idyll.
idyllic	2.
	syl	i:dyl+lic
	pron	<i1dilik>, <I->
	pos	adj.
	def	charm?!ing; picturesque.
idyllically	sub
	head	idyllic
	syl	i:1dyl+li+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
idylist	alt
	head	idyllist
	or	idyllist
	syl	i:dyl+ist
	pron	<1idilist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
idyllist	0.
	or	idylist
	syl	i:dyl+list
	pron	<1idilist>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of idylls.
IE	alt
	or	IE
	syl	I.E.
IE	0.
	or	IE
	syl	IE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Indo-European (languages).
ie	ety	Latin: that is (to say); in other words
ie	0.
	syl	i.e.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	id est.
-ie	0.
	syl	-ie
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of { {-y%2}}.
IEE	0.
	syl	I.E.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Institution of Electrical Engineers.
Ieper	0.
	syl	Ie:per
	pron	<1Ep*r>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Ypres}.
-ier	ety	from Old English -ere {-#7er %1} or (in some words) from Old French -ier, from Latin -*_arius -#7ary 
-ier	0.
	syl	-ier
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-eer}.
	exam	1	brigadier.
Ieyasu	0.
	syl	I:e:ya:su
	pron	<2Eje1ja:su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Tokugawa) {Iyeuasu}.
if	ety	Old English gif; related to Old Saxon ef if, Old High German iba whether, if
if	1.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in case that, or on condition that.
	exam	1	if you try hard it might work;
	exam	2	if he were poor, would you marry him??
if	2.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce an indirect question. In this sense, approaches the meaning of
if	3.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	even though.
	exam	1	an attractive if awkward girl.
if	4.a.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce expressions of desire, with
if	4.b.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce exclamations of surprise, dismay, etc..
	exam	1	if this doesn't top everything&!
as if	5.
	head	if
	syl	as if.
	usage	subordinating
	def	as it would be if; as though.
	exam	1	he treats me as if I were junior to him.
if	6.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	n.
	usage	subordinating
	def	an uncertainty or doubt.
	exam	1	the big if is whether our plan will work at all.
if	7.
	syl	if
	pron	<if>
	pos	n.
	usage	subordinating
	def	a condition or stipulation.
	exam	1	I won't have any ifs or buts.
IF	infl
	or	if
	syl	I.F.
if	infl
	head	IF
	or	IF
	syl	i.f.
IF	0.
	syl	IF
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	intermediate frequency.
IFC	0.
	syl	IFC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Finance Corporation.
Ife	0.
	syl	I:fe
	pron	<1Efi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central Nigeria: one of the largest and oldest Yoruba towns; university (1961); centre of the cocoa trade. Pop.: 176000 (1975 est.).
Ifni	0.
	syl	If:ni
	pron	Spanish <1ifni>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Spanish province in S Morocco, on the Atlantic: returned to Morocco in 1969.
IFS	0.
	syl	I.F.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Irish Free State (now called Republic of Ireland).
-ify	0.
	syl	-i:fy
	usage	suffix forming verbs.
	def	variant of {-fy}.
	exam	1	intensify.
-ification	sub
	head	-ify
	syl	-i:fi:ca:tion
IG	alt
	or	IG
	syl	I.G.
IG	1.
	or	IG
	syl	IG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Indo-Germanic (languages).
IG	2.
	or	IG
	syl	IG
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Inspector General.
Igbo	infl
	or	Igbos
	syl	Ig:bo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Igbos	infl
	head	Igbo
	or	Igbo
	syl	Ig:bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Igbo	0.
	syl	Ig:bo
	pron	<1Eb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ibo}.
Igdrasil	0.
	syl	Ig+dra+sil
	pron	<1igdr*sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yggdrasil}.
IGFET	0.
	syl	IGFET
	pron	<1igfet>
	pos	n.
	def	insulated-gate field-effect transistor; a type of field-effect transistor having one or more semiconductor gate electrodes. Compare {JUGFET}.
igloo	ety	C19: from Eskimo igdlu house
iglu	alt
	head	igloo
	or	igloo
	syl	ig:lu
	pron	<1iglu:>
	pos	n.
igloos	infl
	head	igloo
	or	iglus
	syl	ig+loos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iglus	infl
	head	igloo
	or	igloos
	syl	ig+lus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
igloo	1.
	or	iglu
	syl	ig+loo
	pron	<1iglu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dome-shaped Eskimo house, usually built of blocks of solid snow.
igloo	2.
	or	iglu
	syl	ig+loo
	pron	<1iglu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow made by a seal in the snow over its breathing hole in the ice.
IGM	0.
	syl	I.G.M.
	qual	Chess. abbrev. for
	def	International Grandmaster.
ign	ety	Latin: unknown
ign	1.
	syl	ign.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ignites.
ign	2.
	syl	ign.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ignition.
ign	3.
	syl	ign.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ignotus.
Saint	infl
	head	Ignatius
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Ignatius	0.
	syl	Ig:na:ti:us
	pron	<ig1nASi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	surnamed died ??110 #7a.d., bishop of Antioch. His seven letters, written on his way to his martyrdom in Rome, give valuable insight into the early Christian Church. Feast day: Feb. 1.
Saint	infl
	head	Ignatius Loyola
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Ignatius Loyola	0.
	syl	Ig:na:ti:us Loy:o:la
	pron	<lci1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	1491-1556, Spanish ecclesiastic. He founded the Society of Jesus (1534) and was its first general (1541-56). His (1548) remains the basic manual for the training of Jesuits. Feast day: July 31.
igneous	ety	C17: from Latin igneus fiery, from ignis fire
igneous	1.
	syl	ig+ne+ous
	pron	<1igni*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	derived from magma or lava that has solidified on or below the earth's surface. Compare {sedimentary, metamorphic}.
igneous	2.
	syl	ig+ne+ous
	pron	<1igni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to fire.
ignescent	ety	C19: from Latin ignescere to become inflamed
ignescent	1.
	syl	ig+nes+cent
	pron	<ig1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving off sparks when struck, as a flint.
ignescent	2.
	syl	ig+nes+cent
	pron	<ig1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of bursting into flame.
ignescent	3.
	syl	ig+nes+cent
	pron	<ig1nesNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an ignescent substance.
ignis fatuus	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, literally: foolish fire
ignes fatui	infl
	head	ignis fatuus
	syl	ig+nes fat:u:i
	pron	<1ignEz> <1f@tju2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ignis fatuus	0.
	syl	ig+nis fat+u:us
	pron	<1ignis> <1f@tju*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {will-o'-the-wisp}.
ignite	ety	C17: from Latin ign*_ire to set alight, from ignis fire
ignite	1.
	syl	ig+nite
	pron	<ig1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch fire or set fire to; burn or cause to burn.
ignite	2.
	syl	ig+nite
	pron	<ig1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to heat strongly.
ignitable	sub
	head	ignite
	or	ignitible
	syl	ig+1nit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ignitible	sub
	head	ignite
	or	ignitable
	syl	ig+1nit+i:ble
	pos	adj.
ignitability	sub
	head	ignite
	or	ignitibility
	syl	ig+2nit+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ignitibility	sub
	head	ignite
	or	ignitability
	syl	ig+2nit+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
igniter	1.
	syl	ig+nit+er
	pron	<ig1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ignites.
igniter	2.
	syl	ig+nit+er
	pron	<ig1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fuse to fire explosive charges.
igniter	3.
	syl	ig+nit+er
	pron	<ig1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical device for lighting a gas turbine.
igniter	4.
	syl	ig+nit+er
	pron	<ig1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary electrode in an ignitron.
ignition	1.
	syl	ig+ni+tion
	pron	<ig1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of initiating combustion.
ignition	2.
	syl	ig+ni+tion
	pron	<ig1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of igniting the fuel in an internal-combustion engine.
ignition	3.
	syl	ig+ni+tion
	pron	<ig1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the devices used to ignite the fuel in an internal-combustion engine.
ignition key	0.
	syl	ig+ni+tion key
	pos	n.
	def	the key used in a motor vehicle to turn the switch that connects the battery to the ignition system and other electrical devices.
ignitron	ety	C20: from #7igni#7ter+elec#7tron 
ignitron	0.
	syl	ig+ni+tron
	pron	<ig1nItron>, <1igni2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a mercury-arc rectifier controlled by a subsidiary electrode, the igniter, partially immersed in a mercury cathode. A current passed between igniter and cathode forms a hot spot sufficient to strike an arc between cathode and anode.
ignoble	ety	C16: from Latin ign*_obilis, from {#7in -%1}#7+ Old Latin gn*_obilis #7noble 
ignoble	1.
	syl	ig+no+ble
	pron	<ig1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonourable; base; despicable.
ignoble	2.
	syl	ig+no+ble
	pron	<ig1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of low birth or origins; humble; common.
ignoble	3.
	syl	ig+no+ble
	pron	<ig1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of low quality; inferior.
ignoble	4.a.
	syl	ig+no+ble
	pron	<ig1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating short-winged hawks that capture their quarry by swiftness and adroitness of flight. Compare {noble}.
ignoble	4.b.
	syl	ig+no+ble
	pron	<ig1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating quarry which is inferior or unworthy of pursuit by a particular species of hawk or falcon.
ignobility	sub
	head	ignoble
	or	ignobleness
	syl	ig+no+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ignobleness	sub
	head	ignoble
	or	ignobility
	syl	ig+1no+ble+ness
	pos	n.
ignobly	sub
	head	ignoble
	syl	ig+1no+bly
	pos	adv.
ignominy	ety	C16: from Latin ign*_ominia disgrace, from ig- (see {#7in -%2)}#7+ n*_omen name, reputation &- @!ig+no+#!min@.i+ous adj. &- @!ig+no+#!min@.i+ous+ly adv. &- @!ig+no+#!min@.i+ous+ness n.
ignominies	infl
	head	ignominy
	syl	ig+no+min:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ignominy	1.
	syl	ig+no+min:y
	pron	<1ign*2mini>
	pos	n.
	def	disgrace or public shame; dishonour.
ignominy	2.
	syl	ig+no+min:y
	pron	<1ign*2mini>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of disgrace; a shameful act.
ignoramus	ety	C16: from legal Latin, literally: we have no knowledge of, from Latin ign*_or*_are to be ignorant of; see #7ignore ; modern usage originated from the use of Ignoramus as the name of an unlettered lawyer in a play by G. Ruggle, 17th-century English dramatist
ignoramuses	infl
	head	ignoramus
	syl	ig+no+ra+mus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ignoramus	0.
	syl	ig+no+ra+mus
	pron	<2ign*1rAm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ignorant person; fool.
ignorance	0.
	syl	ig+no+rance
	pron	<1ign*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of knowledge, information, or education; the state of being ignorant.
ignorant	1.
	syl	ig+no+rant
	pron	<1ign*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in knowledge or education; unenlightened.
ignorant	2.
	syl	ig+no+rant
	pron	<1ign*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of
	def	lacking in awareness or knowledge (of).
	exam	1	ignorant of the law.
ignorant	3.
	syl	ig+no+rant
	pron	<1ign*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from or showing lack of knowledge or awareness.
	exam	1	an ignorant remark.
ignorantly	sub
	head	ignorant
	syl	ig+no+rant+ly
	pos	adv.
ignoratio elenchi	ety	Latin: an ignoring of proof, translating Greek elenchou agnoia 
ignoratio elenchi	0.
	syl	ig+no+ra+ti:o e:len+chi
	pron	<2ign*1rASi*u> <i1leGkI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the fallacy of supposing that an argument proves or disproves a proposition at issue when in fact it only establishes an irrelevant conclusion.
ignore	ety	C17: from Latin ign*_or*_are not to know, from ign*_arus ignorant of, from i- {#7in -%1}#7+ gn*_arus knowing; related to Latin noscere to know
ignore	0.
	syl	ig+nore
	pron	<ig1nc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail or refuse to notice; disregard.
ignorable	sub
	head	ignore
	syl	ig+1nor+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ignorer	sub
	head	ignore
	syl	ig+1nor+er
	pos	n.
ignotum per ignotius	ety	literally: the unknown by means of the more unknown
ignotum per ignotius	0.
	syl	ig+no+tum per ig+no+ti+us
	pron	Latin. <ig1n*utum> <pR:> <ig1n*utius>
	pos	n.
	def	an explanation that is obscurer than the thing to be explained.
Igorrote	alt
	head	Igorot
	or	Igorot
	syl	Ig+or+ro+te
	pron	<2ig*1r*uti>, <2Eg*->
	pos	n.
Igorot	infl
	or	Igorote
	syl	Ig:o+rot
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Igorots	infl
	head	Igorot
	or	Igorotes
	syl	Ig:o+rots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Igorote	infl
	head	Igorot
	or	Igorot
	syl	Ig:o+ro+te
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Igorotes	infl
	head	Igorot
	or	Igorots
	syl	Ig:o+ro+tes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Igorot	0.
	or	Igorrote
	syl	Ig:o+rot
	pron	<2ig*1r*ut>, <2Eg*->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negrito people of the mountains of N Luzon in the Philippines: noted as early exponents of mining.
Ygerne	alt
	head	Igraine
	or	Igraine
	syl	Y:gerne
	pos	n.
Igraine	0.
	or	Ygerne
	syl	I:graine
	pron	<i1grAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the mother of King Arthur.
Iguass'u	alt
	head	Iguac'u
	or	Iguac'u
	syl	I:guas+s*'u
	pron	Portuguese <2igwa1su>
	pos	n.
Iguac'u	0.
	or	Iguass'u
	syl	I:gua+*,c*'u
	pron	Portuguese <2igwa1su>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE South America, rising in S Brazil and flowing west to join the Paran*'a River, forming part of the border between Brazil and Argentina. Length: 1200 km (745 miles).
Iguac'u Falls	0.
	syl	I:gua+*,c*'u Falls
	pos	n.
	def	a waterfall on the border between Brazil and Argentina, on the Igua*,c*'u River: divided into hundreds of separate falls by forested rocky islands. Width: about 4 km (2.5 miles). Height: 82 m (269 ft.).
iguana	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Arawak iwana 
iguana	1.
	syl	i:gua+na
	pron	<i1gwa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large tropical American arboreal herbivorous lizards of the genus esp. ({common iguana}) , having a greyish-green body with a row of spines along the back: family
iguana	2.
	syl	i:gua+na
	pron	<i1gwa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {i@.gua+nid} ($I#!gw$a$:n$Id). any other lizard of the tropical American family
iguanian	sub
	head	iguana
	syl	i:1gua+ni:an
	pos	n. adj.
iguanodon	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7iguana+ Greek od*_on tooth
iguanodon	0.
	syl	i:guan:o+don
	pron	<i1gwa:n*2don>
	pos	n.
	def	a massive herbivorous long-tailed bipedal dinosaur of the genus common in Europe and N Africa in Jurassic and Cretaceous times: suborder (ornithopods).
IGY	0.
	syl	I.G.Y.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Geophysical Year.
ihram	ety	C18: from Arabic ihr*_am, from harama he forbade
ihram	0.
	syl	ih+ram
	pron	<i1ra:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the customary white robes worn by Muslim pilgrims to Mecca, symbolizing a sacred or consecrated state.
IHS	0.
	syl	IHS
	def	the first three letters of the name Jesus in Greek (#GI#GH#GS#GO#GY#GS), often used as a Christian emblem.
IJssel	0.
	syl	IJs+sel
	pron	<1IsL>, Dutch <1ejs*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the central Netherlands: a distributary of the Rhine, flowing north to the IJsselmeer. Length: 116 km (72 miles).
Ysselmeer	alt
	head	IJsselmeer
	or	IJsselmeer
	syl	Ys+sel+meer
	pron	Dutch <2ejs*l1mA:r>
	pos	n.
IJsselmeer	0.
	or	Ysselmeer
	syl	IJs+sel+meer
	pron	Dutch <2ejs*l1mA:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow lake in the NW Netherlands; formed from the S part of the Zuider Zee by the construction of the {IJsselmeer Dam} in 1932; salt water gradually replaced by fresh water from the IJssel River; fisheries (formerly marine fish, now esp. eels). Area: (before reclamation) 3690 sq. km (1425 sq. miles). Estimated final area by 1980: 1243 sq. km (480 sq. miles). English name: {Ijssel Lake}.
ikan	ety	from Malay
ikan	0.
	syl	i:kan
	pron	<1Ekan>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	fish: used esp. in names of cooked dishes.
	exam	1	assam ikan.
Ikar'ia	0.
	syl	I:ka+r*'i:a
	pron	<2ika1ria>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Icaria}.
ikebana	0.
	syl	i:ke:ba+na
	pron	<2Ek*1ba:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese decorative art of flower arrangement.
Ikeja	0.
	syl	I:ke+ja
	pron	<i1kAj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Nigeria, capital of Lagos state: residential and industrial suburb of Lagos. Pop.: 11500 (1973 est.).
Ikhnaton	0.
	syl	Ikh:na:ton
	pron	<ik1na:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Akhenaten}.
ikon	0.
	syl	i:kon
	pron	<1Ikon>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {icon}.
IL	0.
	syl	IL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Israel.
il-	0.
	syl	il-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {in-%1} and {in-%2} before
ilang-ilang	0.
	syl	i:lang-i:lang
	pron	<1El@G> <1El@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ylang-ylang}.
-ile	ety	via French from Latin or directly from Latin -ilis 
-ile	0.
	syl	-ile
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and nouns.
	def	indicating capability, liability, or a relationship with something.
	exam	1	agile;
	exam	2	fragile;
	exam	3	juvenile.
ILEA	alt
	or	ILEA
	syl	I.L.E.A.
ILEA	0.
	or	ILEA
	syl	ILEA
	pron	<2ili*>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Inner London Education Authority.
ileal	alt
	head	ileac
	or	ileac
	syl	il+e:al
	pos	adj.
ileac	1.
	or	ileal
	syl	il+e:ac
	pron	<1ili2@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the ileum.
ileac	2.
	or	ileal
	syl	il+e:ac
	pron	<1ili2@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of or relating to ileus.
Ile-de-France	0.
	syl	*^Ile-de-France
	qual	French
	def	il d$$ #!fr?~a$:s)
Ile-de-France	1.
	syl	*^Ile-de-France
	qual	French
	def	a region of N France, in the Paris Basin: part of the duchy of France in the 10th century.
Ile-de-France	2.
	syl	*^Ile-de-France
	qual	French
	def	a former name (1715-1810) for {Mauritius}.
Ile du Diable	0.
	syl	*^Ile du Dia+ble
	pron	<il dy 1djabl>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Devil's Island}.
ileitis	0.
	syl	il+e:i+tis
	pron	<2ili1Itis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the ileum.
ileostomies	infl
	head	ileostomy
	syl	il+e:os+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ileostomy	0.
	syl	il+e:os+to+my
	pron	<2ili1ost*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical formation of a permanent opening through the abdominal wall into the ileum.
Iles Comores	0.
	syl	*^Iles Co+mores
	pron	<il kc1mc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Comoro Islands}.
Iles du Salut	0.
	syl	*^Iles du Sa+lut
	pron	<il dy sa1ly>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Safety Islands}.
Ilesha	0.
	syl	I:le:sha
	pron	<i1lAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Nigeria. Pop.: 224000 (1975 est.).
Iles sous le Vent	0.
	syl	*^Iles sous le Vent
	pron	<il su l* 1v?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the { {Leeward Islands} (sense 3)}.
ileum	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin *_ilium, *_ileum flank, groin, of obscure origin
ileum	1.
	syl	il+e:um
	pron	<1ili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the small intestine between the jejunum and the caecum.
ileum	2.
	syl	il+e:um
	pron	<1ili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in insects.
ileus	ety	C18: from Latin *_ileos severe colic, from Greek eileos a rolling, twisting, from eilein to roll
ileus	0.
	syl	il+e:us
	pron	<1ili*s>
	pos	n.
	def	obstruction of the intestine, esp. the ileum, by mechanical occlusion or as the result of distention of the bowel following loss of muscular action.
ilex	ety	C16: from Latin
ilex	1.
	syl	i:lex
	pron	<1Ileks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs of the widely distributed genus such as the holly and inkberry: family
ilex	2.
	syl	i:lex
	pron	<1Ileks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {holm oak}.
Ilia	0.
	syl	Il:i:a
	pron	<1ili*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman legend
	def	the daughter of Aeneas and Lavinia, who, according to some traditions, was the mother of Romulus and Remus. See also {Rhea Silvia}.
Il'ia	0.
	syl	I:l*'i:a
	pron	<i1lia>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the modern Greek name for { {Elia%1}}.
iliac	0.
	syl	il:i+ac
	pron	<1ili2@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the ilium.
Iliad	0.
	syl	Il:i+ad
	pron	<1ili*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek epic poem describing the siege of Troy, attributed to Homer and probably composed before 700 #7b.c.
Iliadic	sub
	head	Iliad
	syl	Il:i+ad+ic
	pron	<2ili1@dik>
	pos	adj.
Iliamna	1.
	syl	Il:i+am+na
	pron	<2ili1@mn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in SW Alaska: the largest lake in Alaska. Length: about 130 km (80 miles). Width: 40 km (25 miles).
Iliamna	2.
	syl	Il:i+am+na
	pron	<2ili1@mn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in SW Alaska, northwest of Iliamna Lake. Height: 3076 m (10092 ft.).
Iligan	0.
	syl	I:li:gan
	pron	<i1lEg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the Philippines, a port on the N coast of Mindanao. Pop.: 129454 (1975 est.).
Ilion	0.
	syl	Il:i+on
	pron	<1ili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the Greek name for ancient {Troy}.
iliia	infl
	head	ilium
	syl	il+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ilium	0.
	syl	il+i:um
	pron	<1ili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the uppermost and widest of the three sections of the hipbone.
Ilium	0.
	syl	Il+i:um
	pron	<1ili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for ancient {Troy}.
ilk	ety	Old English ilca the same family, same kind; related to Gothic is he, Latin is, Old English gel*_ic like#e Usage. Although the use of ilk in the sense of sense 1 is often condemned as being the result of a misunderstanding of the original Scottish expression of that ilk, it is nevertheless well established and generally acceptable.
ilk	1.
	syl	ilk
	pron	<ilk>
	pos	n.
	def	a type; class; sort (esp. in the phrase {of that, his, her}, etc., {ilk}) .
	exam	1	people of that ilk should not be allowed here.
of that ilk	2.
	head	ilk
	syl	of that ilk.
	qual	Scot.
	def	of the place of the same name: used to indicate that the person named is proprietor or laird of the place named.
	exam	1	Moncrieff of that ilk.
Ilkeston	0.
	syl	Il+kes+ton
	pron	<1ilkist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central England, in SE Derbyshire. Pop.: 34123 (1971).
Ilkley	0.
	syl	Il+kley
	pron	<1ilkli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire: nearby is {Ilkley Moor} (to the south). Pop.: 21828 (1971).
ill	ety	C11 (in the sense: evil): from Old Norse illr bad
worse	infl
	head	ill
	syl	worse
	pos	adj.
worst	infl
	head	ill
	syl	worst.
	pos	adj.
ill	1.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	not in good health; sick.
ill	2.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or intending evil, harm, etc.; hostile.
	exam	1	ill deeds.
ill	3.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or resulting in pain, harm, adversity, etc..
	exam	1	ill effects.
ill	4.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	def	ascribing or imputing evil to something referred to.
	exam	1	ill repute.
ill	5.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	def	promising an unfavourable outcome; unpropitious.
	exam	1	an ill omen.
ill	6.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh; lacking kindness.
	exam	1	ill will.
ill	7.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adj.
	def	not up to an acceptable standard; faulty.
	exam	1	ill manners.
ill at ease	8.
	head	ill
	syl	ill at ease.
	def	unable to relax; uncomfortable.
ill	9.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	n.
	def	evil or harm.
	exam	1	to wish a person ill.
ill	10.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild disease.
ill	11.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	n.
	def	misfortune; trouble.
ill	12.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adv.
	def	badly.
	exam	1	the title ill befits him.
ill	13.
	syl	ill
	pron	<il>
	pos	adv.
	def	with difficulty; hardly.
	exam	1	he can ill afford the money.
ill	1.
	syl	ill.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	illustrated.
ill	2.
	syl	ill.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	illustration.
Ill	0.
	syl	Ill.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Illinois.
I'll	0.
	syl	I'll
	pron	<Il>
	usage	contraction of
	def	I will I shall.
ill-advised	1.
	syl	ill-ad:vised
	pos	adj.
	def	acting without reasonable care or thought.
	exam	1	you would be ill-advised to sell your house now.
ill-advised	2.
	syl	ill-ad:vised
	pos	adj.
	def	badly thought out; not or insufficiently considered.
	exam	1	an ill-advised plan of action.
ill-advisedly	sub
	head	ill-advised
	syl	ill-ad:1vis:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
ill-affected	0.
	syl	ill-af:fect:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by towards
	def	not well disposed; disaffected.
Illampu	0.
	syl	I:llam+pu
	pron	Spanish <i1$yampu>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two peaks of Mount {Sorata}.
ill-assorted	0.
	syl	ill-as:sort:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	badly matched; incompatible.
illation	ety	C16: from Late Latin ill*_ati*_o a bringing in, from Latin ill*_atus brought in, from inferre to bring in, from {#7in -%2}#7+ ferre to bear, carry
illation	0.
	syl	il+la+tion
	pron	<i1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {inference}.
illative	ety	C16: from Late Latin ill*_at*_ivus inferring, concluding
illative	1.
	syl	il+la+tive
	pron	<i1lAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to illation; inferential.
illative	2.
	syl	il+la+tive
	pron	<i1lAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a word or morpheme used to signal inference, for example or
illative	3.
	syl	il+la+tive
	pron	<i1lAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the grammar of Finnish and other languages
	def	denoting a case of nouns expressing a relation of motion or direction, usually translated by the English prepositions or Compare {elative}.
illative	4.a.
	syl	il+la+tive
	pron	<i1lAtiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the illative case.
illative	4.b.
	syl	il+la+tive
	pron	<i1lAtiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an illative word or speech element.
illatively	sub
	head	illative
	syl	il+1la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Illawarra	1.
	syl	Il+la+war+ra
	pron	<2il*1wor*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal district of E Australia, in S New South Wales.
Illawarra	2.
	syl	Il+la+war+ra
	pron	<2il*1wor*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian breed of shorthorn dairy cattle noted for its high milk yield and ability to survive on poor pastures.
ill-behaved	0.
	syl	ill-be:haved
	pos	adj.
	def	poorly behaved; lacking good manners.
ill-bred	0.
	syl	ill-bred
	pos	adj.
	def	badly brought up; lacking good manners.
ill-breeding	sub
	head	ill-bred
	syl	ill-1breed+ing
	pos	n.
ill-considered	0.
	syl	ill-con:sid:ered
	pos	adj.
	def	done without due consideration; not thought out.
	exam	1	an ill-considered decision.
ill-defined	0.
	syl	ill-de:fined
	pos	adj.
	def	badly defined; having no clear outline.
ill-disposed	0.
	syl	ill-dis:posed
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by towards
	def	not kindly disposed.
Ille-et-Vilaine	0.
	syl	Ille-et-Vi:laine
	qual	French
	def	il e vi#!l$en) a department of NW France, in E Brittany. Capital: Rennes. Pop.: 719320 (1975). Area: 6992 sq. km (2727 sq. miles).
illegal	1.
	syl	il+le:gal
	pron	<i1lEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	forbidden by law; unlawful; illicit.
illegal	2.
	syl	il+le:gal
	pron	<i1lEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unauthorized or prohibited by a code of official or accepted rules.
illegally	sub
	head	illegal
	syl	il+1le:gal+ly
	pos	adv.
illegality	sub
	head	illegal
	syl	il+le:1gal+i:ty
	pos	n.
illegalise	alt
	head	illegalize
	or	illegalize
	syl	il+le:gal+ise
	pron	<i1lEg*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
illegalize	0.
	or	illegalise
	syl	il+le:gal+ize
	pron	<i1lEg*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make illegal.
illegalization	sub
	head	illegalize
	or	illegalisation
	syl	il+2le:gal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
illegalisation	sub
	head	illegalize
	or	illegalization
	syl	il+2le:gal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
illegible	0.
	syl	il+leg+i:ble
	pron	<i1leJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be read or deciphered.
illegibility	sub
	head	illegible
	or	illegibleness
	syl	il+2leg+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
illegibleness	sub
	head	illegible
	or	illegibility
	syl	il+1leg+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
illegibly	sub
	head	illegible
	syl	il+1leg+i:bly
	pos	adv.
illegitimate	1.
	syl	il+le:git:i+mate
	pron	<2ili1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	born of parents who were not married to each other at the time of birth; bastard.
illegitimate	2.
	syl	il+le:git:i+mate
	pron	<2ili1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	forbidden by law; illegal; unlawful.
illegitimate	3.
	syl	il+le:git:i+mate
	pron	<2ili1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary to logic; incorrectly reasoned.
illegitimacy	sub
	head	illegitimate
	or	illegitimateness
	syl	il+le:1git:i+ma+cy
	pos	n.
illegitimateness	sub
	head	illegitimate
	or	illegitimacy
	syl	il+le:1git:i+mate+ness
	pos	n.
illegitimately	sub
	head	illegitimate
	syl	il+le:1git:i+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
ill-fated	0.
	syl	ill-fat:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	doomed or unlucky.
	exam	1	an ill-fated marriage.
ill-favored	alt
	head	ill-favoured
	or	ill-favoured
	syl	ill-fa:vored
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
ill-favoured	1.
	or	ill-favored
	syl	ill-fa:voured
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unattractive or repulsive in appearance; ugly.
ill-favoured	2.
	or	ill-favored
	syl	ill-fa:voured
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	offensive, disagreeable, or objectionable.
ill-favouredly	sub
	head	ill-favoured
	or	ill-favoredly
	syl	ill-1fa:voured+ly
	pos	adv.
ill-favoredly	sub
	head	ill-favoured
	or	ill-favouredly
	syl	ill-1fa:vored+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
ill-favouredness	sub
	head	ill-favoured
	or	ill-favoredness
	syl	ill-1fa:voured+ness
	pos	n.
ill-favoredness	sub
	head	ill-favoured
	or	ill-favouredness
	syl	ill-1fa:vored+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
ill feeling	0.
	syl	ill feel+ing
	pos	n.
	def	hostile feeling; animosity.
ill-founded	0.
	syl	ill-found:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	not founded on true or reliable premisses; unsubstantiated.
	exam	1	an ill-founded rumour.
ill-gotten	0.
	syl	ill-got:ten
	pos	adj.
	def	obtained dishonestly or illegally (esp. in the phrase {ill-gotten gains}) .
ill humour	0.
	syl	ill hu+mour
	pos	n.
	def	a disagreeable or sullen mood; bad temper. &- {@!ill-#!hu@.moured}
ill-humouredly	sub
	head	ill humour
	syl	ill-1hu:moured+ly
	pos	adv.
illiberal	1.
	syl	il+lib+er+al
	pron	<i1lib*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	narrow-minded; prejudiced; bigoted; intolerant.
illiberal	2.
	syl	il+lib+er+al
	pron	<i1lib*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not generous; mean.
illiberal	3.
	syl	il+lib+er+al
	pron	<i1lib*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in culture or refinement.
illiberality	sub
	head	illiberal
	syl	il+2lib+er+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
illiberalness	sub
	head	illiberal
	or	illiberalism
	syl	il+1lib+er+al+ness
	pos	n.
illiberalism	sub
	head	illiberal
	or	illiberalness
	syl	il+1lib+er+al+ism
	pos	n.
illiberally	sub
	head	illiberal
	syl	il+1lib+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Ivan	infl
	head	Illich
	syl	I:van.
	pos	n.
Illich	0.
	syl	Il:lich
	pron	<1iliC>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1926, U.S. teacher and writer, born in Austria: his books include (1971) and (1975).
illicit	1.
	syl	il+lic+it
	pron	<i1lisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {illegal}.
illicit	2.
	syl	il+lic+it
	pron	<i1lisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not allowed or approved by common custom, rule, or standard.
	exam	1	illicit sexual relations.
illicitly	sub
	head	illicit
	syl	il+1lic+it+ly
	pos	adv.
illicitness	sub
	head	illicit
	syl	il+1lic+it+ness
	pos	n.
Illimani	0.
	syl	I:lli+ma+ni
	pron	Spanish <2iji1mani>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes near La Paz. Height: 6882 m (22580 ft.).
illimitable	0.
	syl	il+lim+it+a:ble
	pron	<i1limit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	limitless; boundless.
illimitability	sub
	head	illimitable
	or	illimitableness
	syl	il+2lim+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
illimitableness	sub
	head	illimitable
	or	illimitability
	syl	il+1lim+it+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
illimitably	sub
	head	illimitable
	syl	il+1lim+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
illinium	ety	C20: New Latin, from I#7llinois+ -#7ium 
illinium	0.
	syl	il+lin+i:um
	pron	<i1lini*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the former name for {promethium}.
Illinois	1.
	syl	Il+li+nois
	pron	<2ili1nci>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the N central U.S., in the Midwest: consists of level prairie crossed by the Illinois and Kaskaskia Rivers; mainly agricultural. Capital: Springfield. Pop.: 11113976 (1970). Area: 144858 sq. km (55930 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ill}. or (with zip code) {IL}
Illinois	2.
	syl	Il+li+nois
	pron	<2ili1nci>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Illinois, flowing SW to the Mississippi. Length: 439 km (273 miles).
Illinoisan	sub
	head	Illinois
	syl	Il+li+nois+an
	pron	<2ili1nci*n>
	pos	n. adj.
Illinoian	sub
	head	Illinois
	or	Illinoisian
	syl	Il+li+noi:an
	pron	<2ili1nci*n>
	pos	n. adj.
Illinoisian	sub
	head	Illinois
	or	Illinoian
	syl	Il+li+nois+i:an
	pron	<2ili1ncizi*n>
	pos	n. adj.
illiquid	1.
	syl	il+liq+uid
	pron	<i1likwid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an asset
	def	not easily convertible into cash.
illiquid	2.
	syl	il+liq+uid
	pron	<i1likwid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an enterprise, organization, etc.
	def	deficient in liquid assets.
illiterate	1.
	syl	il+lit+er+ate
	pron	<i1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to read and write.
illiterate	2.
	syl	il+lit+er+ate
	pron	<i1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	violating accepted standards in reading and writing.
	exam	1	an illiterate scrawl.
illiterate	3.
	syl	il+lit+er+ate
	pron	<i1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	uneducated, ignorant, or uncultured.
	exam	1	scientifically illiterate.
illiterate	4.
	syl	il+lit+er+ate
	pron	<i1lit*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	an illiterate person. &- {il+#!lit+er@.a+cy} {il+#!lit+er+ate+ness} &- {il+#!lit+er+ate+ly}
ill-judged	0.
	syl	ill-judged
	pos	adj.
	def	rash; ill-advised.
ill-mannered	0.
	syl	ill-man:nered
	pos	adj.
	def	having bad manners; rude; impolite.
ill-manneredly	sub
	head	ill-mannered
	syl	ill-1man:nered+ly
	pos	adv.
ill-natured	0.
	syl	ill-na:tured
	pos	adj.
	def	naturally unpleasant and mean.
ill-naturedly	sub
	head	ill-natured
	syl	ill-1na:tured+ly
	pos	adv.
ill-naturedness	sub
	head	ill-natured
	syl	ill-1na:tured+ness
	pos	n.
illness	1.
	syl	ill+ness
	pron	<1ilnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease or indisposition; sickness.
illness	2.
	syl	ill+ness
	pron	<1ilnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of ill health.
illness	3.
	syl	ill+ness
	pron	<1ilnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	wickedness.
illocution	ety	C20: from #7il -#7+locution 
illocution	0.
	syl	il+loc:u+tion
	pron	<2il*1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an act performed by a speaker by virtue of uttering certain words, as for example the acts of promising or of threatening. See also {performative}. Compare {perlocution}.
illocutionary	sub
	head	illocution
	syl	il+lo+1cu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
illogical	1.
	syl	il+log:i+cal
	pron	<i1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by lack of logic; senseless or unreasonable.
illogical	2.
	syl	il+log:i+cal
	pron	<i1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	disregarding logical principles.
illogicality	sub
	head	illogical
	or	illogicalness
	syl	il+log:i+cal+i:ty
	pron	<i2loJi1k@liti>
	pos	n.
illogicalness	sub
	head	illogical
	or	illogicality
	syl	il+1log:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
illogically	sub
	head	illogical
	syl	il+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ill-omened	0.
	syl	ill-o:mened
	pos	adj.
	def	doomed to be unlucky; ill-fated.
ill-sorted	0.
	syl	ill-sort:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	badly arranged or matched; ill-assorted.
ill-starred	0.
	syl	ill-starred
	pos	adj.
	def	unlucky; unfortunate; ill-fated.
ill temper	0.
	syl	ill tem+per
	pos	n.
	def	bad temper; irritability. &- {@!ill-#!tem@.pered} &- {@!ill-#!tem@.pered+ly}
ill-timed	0.
	syl	ill-timed
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at or planned for an unsuitable time.
ill-treat	0.
	syl	ill-treat
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to behave cruelly or harshly towards; misuse; maltreat.
ill-treatment	sub
	head	ill-treat
	syl	ill-1treat:ment
	pos	n.
illude	ety	C15: from Latin ill*_udere to sport with, from l*_udus game
illude	0.
	syl	il+lude
	pron	<i1lu:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to trick or deceive.
illume	ety	C17: shortened from #7illumine 
illume	0.
	syl	il+lume
	pron	<i1lu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a poetic word for {illuminate}.
illuminance	0.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nance
	pron	<i1lu:min*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the luminous flux incident on unit area of a surface. It is measured in lux. Symbol.
	exam	1	E
illuminant	1.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nant
	pron	<i1lu:min*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that provides or gives off light.
illuminant	2.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nant
	pron	<i1lu:min*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving off light; illuminating.
illuminate	ety	C16: from Latin ill*_umin*_are to light up, from l*_umen light
illuminate	1.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw light in or into; light up.
	exam	1	to illuminate a room.
illuminate	2.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make easily understood; clarify.
illuminate	3.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adorn, decorate, or be decorated with lights.
illuminate	4.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (a letter, page, etc.) by the application of colours, gold, or silver.
illuminate	5.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become lighted up.
illuminate	6.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:minit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	made clear or bright with light; illuminated.
illuminate	7.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<i1lu:minit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has or claims to have special enlightenment.
illuminatingly	sub
	head	illuminate
	syl	il+1lu+mi+2nat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
illuminative	sub
	head	illuminate
	syl	il+1lu+mi+na+tive
	pos	adj.
illuminator	sub
	head	illuminate
	syl	il+1lu+mi+2na+tor
	pos	n.
illuminati	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: the enlightened ones, from ill*_umin*_are to #7illuminate 
illuminato	infl
	head	illuminati
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+to
	pron	<-t*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
illuminati	0.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+ti
	pron	<i2lu:mi1na:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of persons claiming exceptional enlightenment on some subject, esp. religion.
Illuminato	infl
	head	Illuminati
	syl	Il+lu+mi+na+to
	pron	<-t*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Illuminati	1.
	syl	Il+lu+mi+na+ti
	pron	<i2lu:mi1na:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of several groups of illuminati, esp. in 18th-century France.
Illuminati	2.
	syl	Il+lu+mi+na+ti
	pron	<i2lu:mi1na:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of religious enthusiasts of 16th-century Spain who were persecuted by the Inquisition.
Illuminati	3.
	syl	Il+lu+mi+na+ti
	pron	<i2lu:mi1na:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a masonic sect founded in Bavaria in 1778 claiming that the illuminating grace of Christ resided in it alone.
Illuminati	4.
	syl	Il+lu+mi+na+ti
	pron	<i2lu:mi1na:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a rare name for the Rosicrucians.
illumination	1.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of illuminating or the state of being illuminated.
illumination	2.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of light.
illumination	3.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a light or lights, esp. coloured lights, used as decoration in streets, parks, etc.
illumination	4.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	spiritual or intellectual enlightenment; insight or understanding.
illumination	5.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making understood; clarification.
illumination	6.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	decoration in colours, gold, or silver used on some manuscripts or printed works.
illumination	7.
	syl	il+lu+mi+na+tion
	pron	<i2lu:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {illuminance}.
illuminational	sub
	head	illumination
	syl	il+2lu+mi+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
illumine	ety	C14: from Latin ill*_umin*_are to make light; see #7illuminate 
illumine	0.
	syl	il+lu+mine
	pron	<i1lu:min>
	pos	vb.
	def	a literary word for {illuminate}.
illuminable	sub
	head	illumine
	syl	il+1lu+mi+na:ble
	pos	adj.
illuminism	1.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nism
	pron	<i1lu:mi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in and advocation of special enlightenment.
illuminism	2.
	syl	il+lu+mi+nism
	pron	<i1lu:mi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenets and principles of the Illuminati or of any of several religious or political movements initiated by them.
illuminist	sub
	head	illuminism
	syl	il+1lu+mi+nist
	pos	n.
ill-use	1.
	syl	ill-use
	pron	<1il1ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use badly or cruelly; abuse; maltreat.
ill-use	2.
	syl	ill-use
	pron	<1il1ju:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	harsh or cruel treatment; abuse.
illusion	ety	C14: from Latin ill*_usi*_o deceit, from ill*_udere; see #7illude 
illusion	1.
	syl	il+lu+sion
	pron	<i1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a false appearance or deceptive impression of reality.
	exam	1	the mirror gives an illusion of depth.
illusion	2.
	syl	il+lu+sion
	pron	<i1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a false or misleading perception or belief; delusion.
	exam	1	he has the illusion that he is really clever.
illusion	3.
	syl	il+lu+sion
	pron	<i1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a perception that is not true to reality, having been altered subjectively in some way in the mind of the perceiver. See also {hallucination}.
illusion	4.
	syl	il+lu+sion
	pron	<i1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a very fine gauze or tulle used for trimmings, veils, etc.
illusionary	sub
	head	illusion
	or	illusional
	syl	il+1lu+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
illusional	sub
	head	illusion
	or	illusionary
	syl	il+1lu+sion+al
	pos	adj.
illusioned	sub
	head	illusion
	syl	il+1lu+sioned
	pos	adj.
illusionism	1.
	syl	il+lu+sion+ism
	pron	<i1lu:Z*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that the external world exists only in illusory sense perceptions.
illusionism	2.
	syl	il+lu+sion+ism
	pron	<i1lu:Z*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of highly illusory effects in art or decoration, esp. the use of perspective in painting to create an impression of three-dimensional reality.
illusionist	1.
	syl	il+lu+sion+ist
	pron	<i1lu:Z*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person given to illusions; visionary; dreamer.
illusionist	2.
	syl	il+lu+sion+ist
	pron	<i1lu:Z*nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a person who believes in illusionism.
illusionist	3.
	syl	il+lu+sion+ist
	pron	<i1lu:Z*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist who practises illusionism.
illusionist	4.
	syl	il+lu+sion+ist
	pron	<i1lu:Z*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a conjuror; magician.
illusionistic	sub
	head	illusionist
	syl	il+2lu+sion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
illusive	alt
	head	illusory
	or	illusory
	syl	il+lu+sive
	pron	<i1lu:siv>
	pos	adj.
illusory	0.
	or	illusive
	syl	il+lu+so:ry
	pron	<i1lu:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing, produced by, or based on illusion; deceptive or unreal.
illusorily	sub
	head	illusory
	or	illusively
	syl	il+1lu+so+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
illusively	sub
	head	illusory
	or	illusorily
	syl	il+1lu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
illusoriness	sub
	head	illusory
	or	illusiveness
	syl	il+1lu+so+ri+ness
	pos	n.
illusiveness	sub
	head	illusory
	or	illusoriness
	syl	il+1lu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
illus	alt
	head	illust
	or	illust
	syl	illus.
illust	1.
	or	illus
	syl	illust.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	illustrated.
illust	2.
	or	illus
	syl	illust.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	illustration.
illustrate	ety	C16: from Latin illustr*_are to make light, explain, from lustr*_are to purify, brighten; see #7lustrum 
illustrate	1.
	syl	il+lus+trate
	pron	<1il*2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clarify or explain by use of examples, analogy, etc.
illustrate	2.
	syl	il+lus+trate
	pron	<1il*2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be an example or demonstration of.
illustrate	3.
	syl	il+lus+trate
	pron	<1il*2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain or decorate (a book, text, etc.) with pictures.
illustrate	4.
	syl	il+lus+trate
	pron	<1il*2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {enlighten}.
illustratable	sub
	head	illustrate
	syl	il+lus+2trat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
illustrative	sub
	head	illustrate
	syl	il+lus+2tra+tive
	pos	adj.
illustration	1.
	syl	il+lus+tra+tion
	pron	<2il*1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pictorial matter used to explain or decorate a text.
illustration	2.
	syl	il+lus+tra+tion
	pron	<2il*1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an example or demonstration.
	exam	1	an illustration of his ability.
illustration	3.
	syl	il+lus+tra+tion
	pron	<2il*1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of illustrating or the state of being illustrated.
illustrational	sub
	head	illustration
	syl	il+lus+1tra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
illustrious	ety	C16: from Latin illustris bright, distinguished, famous, from illustr*_are to make light; see #7illustrate 
illustrious	1.
	syl	il+lus+tri+ous
	pron	<i1l^stri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great renown; famous and distinguished.
illustrious	2.
	syl	il+lus+tri+ous
	pron	<i1l^stri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	glorious or great.
	exam	1	illustrious deeds.
illustrious	3.
	syl	il+lus+tri+ous
	pron	<i1l^stri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	shining.
illustriously	sub
	head	illustrious
	syl	il+1lus+tri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
illustriousness	sub
	head	illustrious
	syl	il+1lus+tri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
illuviation	ety	C20: from Latin illuvi*_es dirt, mud, from #7il -#7+ -luvi*_es, from lavere to wash
illuviation	0.
	syl	il+lu+vi:a+tion
	pron	<i2lu:vi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which a material ({illuvium}) , which includes colloids and mineral salts, is washed down from one layer of soil to a lower layer.
illuvial	sub
	head	illuviation
	syl	il+1lu+vi:al
	pos	adj.
ill will	0.
	syl	ill will
	pos	n.
	def	hostile feeling; enmity; antagonism.
Illyria	0.
	syl	Il+lyr:i:a
	pron	<i1li*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of uncertain boundaries on the E shore of the Adriatic Sea, including parts of present-day Yugoslavia and Albania.
Illyrian	1.
	syl	Il+lyr+i:an
	pron	<i1li*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the group of related Indo-European peoples who occupied Illyria from the late third millennium to the early first millennium #7b.c.
Illyrian	2.
	syl	Il+lyr+i:an
	pron	<i1li*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct and almost unrecorded language of these peoples: of uncertain relationship within the Indo-European family, but thought by some to be the ancestor of modern Albanian.
Illyrian	3.
	syl	Il+lyr+i:an
	pron	<i1li*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Illyria, its people, or their language.
Illyricum	0.
	syl	Il+lyr:i+cum
	pron	<i1li*rik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman province founded after 168 #7b.c., based on the coastal area of Illyria.
Lake	infl
	head	Ilmen
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Ilmen	0.
	syl	Il+men
	pron	<1ilm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the NW Soviet Union, in the Novgorod Region: drains through the Volkhov River into Lake Ladoga. Area: between 780 sq. km (300 sq. miles) and 2200 sq. km (850 sq. miles), according to the season.
ilmenite	ety	C19: from Ilmen, mountain range in the southern Urals, Russia,+{-#7ite %1}
ilmenite	0.
	syl	il+men+ite
	pron	<1ilmi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a weakly magnetic black mineral consisting essentially of an iron titanium oxide in hexagonal crystalline form, occurring in metamorphic and plutonic rocks: a source of titanium and titanium dioxide. Formula: FeTiO\3.
ILO	0.
	syl	I.L.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Labour Organization.
Iloilo	0.
	syl	I:lo:i+lo
	pron	<2El*u1El*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W central Philippines, on SE Panay Island. Pop.: 247956 (1975 est.).
Ilorin	0.
	syl	I:lor+in
	pron	<i1lorin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Nigeria, capital of Kwara state: agricultural trade centre. Pop.: 282000 (1975 est.).
ILS	0.
	syl	ILS
	qual	Aeronautics. abbrev. for
	def	instrument landing system.
IM	1.
	syl	I.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {i.m}. intramuscular.
IM	2.
	syl	I.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Chess.
	def	International Master.
I'm	0.
	syl	I'm
	pron	<Im>
	pos	n.
	usage	contraction of
	def	I am.
im-	0.
	syl	im-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {in-%1} and {in-%2} before and
image	ety	C13: from Old French imagene, from Latin im*_ag*_o copy, representation; related to Latin imit*_ar*_i to #7imitate  &- #!im+age+a@.ble adj. &- #!im+age+less adj.
image	1.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation or likeness of a person or thing, esp. in sculpture.
image	2.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an optically formed reproduction of an object, such as one formed by a lens or mirror.
image	3.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that resembles another closely; double or copy.
image	4.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental representation or picture; idea produced by the imagination.
image	5.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the personality presented to the public by a person.
	exam	1	a criminal charge is not good for a politician's image.
image	6.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern of light that is focused onto the retina of the eye.
image	7.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the mental experience of something that is not immediately present to the senses, often involving memory. See also {imagery, body image, hypnagogic image}.
image	8.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a personification of a specified quality; epitome.
	exam	1	the image of good breeding.
image	9.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental picture or association of ideas evoked in a literary work, esp. in poetry.
image	10.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	Maths. of a point
	def	the value of a function, f corresponding to the point
image	11.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {apparition}.
image	12.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to picture in the mind; imagine.
image	13.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make or reflect an image of.
image	14.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to portray or describe.
image	15.
	syl	im+age
	pron	<1imiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to be an example or epitome of; typify.
image convertube	alt
	head	image converter
	or	image converter
	syl	im+age con+vertube
	pos	n.
image converter	0.
	or	image convertube
	syl	im+age con+vert+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing a visual image formed by electromagnetic radiation, esp. x-rays or infrared radiation.
image intensifier	0.
	syl	im+age in+ten+si+fi+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device used in fluoroscopy containing a screen from which electrons are released by an x-ray beam. The electrons are focused onto a fluorescent screen to form a smaller brighter image than would have been produced by the x-ray beam.
image orthicon	0.
	syl	im+age or+thi+con
	pos	n.
	def	a television camera tube in which electrons, emitted from a photoemissive surface in proportion to the intensity of the incident light, are focused onto the target causing secondary emission of electrons. Sometimes shortened to {orthicon}.
imageries	infl
	head	imagery
	syl	im+age+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
imagery	1.
	syl	im+age+ry
	pron	<1imiJri>, <-J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	descriptive language in a literary work, esp. that appealing to the senses.
imagery	2.
	syl	im+age+ry
	pron	<1imiJri>, <-J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	images collectively.
imagery	3.a.
	syl	im+age+ry
	pron	<1imiJri>, <-J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the materials or general processes of the imagination.
imagery	3.b.
	syl	im+age+ry
	pron	<1imiJri>, <-J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic kind of mental images formed by a particular individual. See also {image} (sense 7), { {imagination} (sense 1)}
imaginal	1.
	syl	im+ag:i+nal
	pron	<i1m@JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an imago.
imaginal	2.
	syl	im+ag:i+nal
	pron	<i1m@JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an image.
imaginary	1.
	syl	im+ag:i+nar:y
	pron	<i1m@Jin*ri>, <-Jinri>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in the imagination; unreal; illusory.
imaginary	2.
	syl	im+ag:i+nar:y
	pron	<i1m@Jin*ri>, <-Jinri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	involving or containing imaginary numbers. The imaginary part of a complex number, is usually written Im
imaginarily	sub
	head	imaginary
	syl	im+1ag:i+nar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
imaginariness	sub
	head	imaginary
	syl	im+1ag:i+nar:i+ness
	pos	n.
imaginary number	0.
	syl	im+ag:i+nar:y num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any complex number of the form + i, where is not zero and i=###800403 -1.
imaginary part	0.
	syl	im+ag:i+nar:y part
	pos	n.
	def	the coefficient in a complex number +i where i=###800404 -1.
imagination	1.
	syl	im+ag:i+na+tion
	pron	<i2m@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty or action of producing mental images of what is not present or has not been experienced.
imagination	2.
	syl	im+ag:i+na+tion
	pron	<i2m@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mental creative ability.
imagination	3.
	syl	im+ag:i+na+tion
	pron	<i2m@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to deal resourcefully with unexpected or unusual problems, circumstances, etc.
imagination	4.
	syl	im+ag:i+na+tion
	pron	<i2m@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in romantic literary criticism, esp. that of S. T. Coleridge
	def	a creative act of perception that joins passive and active elements in thinking and imposes unity on the poetic material. Compare { {fancy} (sense 9)}.
imaginational	sub
	head	imagination
	syl	im+2ag:i+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
imaginative	1.
	syl	im+ag:i+na+tive
	pron	<i1m@Jin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by or indica?!tive of a vivid or creative imagination.
	exam	1	an imaginative story.
imaginative	2.
	syl	im+ag:i+na+tive
	pron	<i1m@Jin*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a vivid imagination.
imaginatively	sub
	head	imaginative
	syl	im+1ag:i+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
imaginativeness	sub
	head	imaginative
	syl	im+1ag:i+na+tive+ness
	pos	n.
imagine	ety	C14: from Latin im*_agin*_ar*_i to fancy, picture mentally, from im*_ag*_o likeness; see #7image  &- im+#!ag@.i+na@.ble adj. &- im+#!ag@.i+na@.bly adv. &- im+#!ag+in+er n.
imagine	1.
	syl	im+ag+ine
	pron	<i1m@Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to form a mental image of.
imagine	2.
	syl	im+ag+ine
	pron	<i1m@Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to think, believe, or guess.
imagine	3.
	syl	im+ag+ine
	pron	<i1m@Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to suppose; assume.
	exam	1	I imagine he'll come.
imagine	4.
	syl	im+ag+ine
	pron	<i1m@Jin>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for { {plot} %1}.
imagism	0.
	syl	im+ag+ism
	pron	<1imi2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic movement in England and America between 1912 and 1917, initiated chiefly by Ezra Pound, advocating the use of ordinary speech and the precise presentation of images.
imagist	sub
	head	imagism
	syl	im+ag+ist
	pos	n. adj.
imagistic	sub
	head	imagism
	syl	im+ag+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
imagistically	sub
	head	imagism
	syl	im+ag+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
imago	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin: likeness; see #7image 
imagoes	infl
	head	imago
	or	imagines
	syl	i:ma+goes
	pron	<i1m@J*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
imagines	infl
	head	imago
	or	imagoes
	syl	i:ma+gi+nes
	pron	<i1m@J*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
imago	1.
	syl	i:ma+go
	pron	<i1mAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an adult sexually mature insect produced after metamorphosis.
imago	2.
	syl	i:ma+go
	pron	<i1mAg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	an idealized image of another person, usually a parent, acquired in childhood and carried in the unconscious in later life.
imam	ety	C17: from Arabic: leader, from amma he guided
imaum	alt
	head	imam
	or	imam
	syl	i:maum
	pron	<i1ma:m>, <i1mc:m>
	pos	n.
imam	1.
	or	imaum
	syl	i:mam
	pron	<i1ma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	a leader of congregational prayer in a mosque.
imam	2.
	or	imaum
	syl	i:mam
	pron	<i1ma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	a caliph, as leader of a Muslim community.
imam	3.
	or	imaum
	syl	i:mam
	pron	<i1ma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	an honorific title applied to eminent doctors of Islam, such as the founders of the orthodox schools.
imam	4.
	or	imaum
	syl	i:mam
	pron	<i1ma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	any of a succession of either seven or twelve religious leaders of the Shiites, regarded by their followers as divinely inspired.
imamate	1.
	syl	i:mam+ate
	pron	<i1ma:mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the region or territory governed by an imam.
imamate	2.
	syl	i:mam+ate
	pron	<i1ma:mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the office, rank, or period of office of an imam.
IMarE	0.
	syl	I.Mar.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Institute of Marine Engineers.
imaret	ety	C17: from Turkish, from Arabic `im*_arah hospice, building, from amara he built
imaret	0.
	syl	i:ma+ret
	pron	<i1ma:ret>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Turkey
	def	a hospice for pilgrims or travellers.
imbalance	0.
	syl	im+bal+ance
	pron	<im1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of balance, as in emphasis, proportion, etc..
	exam	1	the political imbalance of the programme.
imbecile	ety	C16: from Latin imb*_ecillus feeble (physically or mentally)
imbecile	1.
	syl	im+be:cile
	pron	<1imbi2sEl>, <-2sIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person of very low intelligence (I.Q. of 25 to 50), usually capable only of guarding himself against danger and of performing simple mechanical tasks under supervision.
imbecile	2.
	syl	im+be:cile
	pron	<1imbi2sEl>, <-2sIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extremely stupid person; dolt.
imbecile	3.
	syl	im+be:cile
	pron	<1imbi2sEl>, <-2sIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or like an imbecile; mentally deficient; feeble-minded.
imbecile	4.
	syl	im+be:cile
	pron	<1imbi2sEl>, <-2sIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	stupid or senseless.
	exam	1	an imbecile thing to do.
imbecilely	sub
	head	imbecile
	or	imbecilically
	syl	im+be:2cile+ly
	pos	adv.
imbecilically	sub
	head	imbecile
	or	imbecilely
	syl	im+be:1cil+ic+al:ly
	pos	adv.
imbeds	infl
	head	imbed
	syl	im+beds
	pos	vb.
imbedding	infl
	head	imbed
	syl	im+bed+ding
	pos	vb.
imbedded	infl
	head	imbed
	syl	im+bed+ded.
	pos	vb.
imbed	0.
	syl	im+bed
	pron	<im1bed>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {embed}.
imbedment	sub
	head	imbed
	syl	im+1bed+ment
	pos	n.
imbibe	ety	C14: from Latin imbibere, from bibere to drink &- im+#!bib+er n.
imbibe	1.
	syl	im+bibe
	pron	<im1bIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink (esp. alcoholic drinks).
imbibe	2.
	syl	im+bibe
	pron	<im1bIb>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to take in or assimilate (ideas, facts, etc.).
	exam	1	to imbibe the spirit of the Renaissance.
imbibe	3.
	syl	im+bibe
	pron	<im1bIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take in as if by drinking.
	exam	1	to imbibe fresh air.
imbibe	4.
	syl	im+bibe
	pron	<im1bIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to absorb or cause to absorb liquid or moisture; assimilate or saturate.
imbibition	1.
	syl	im+bi+bi+tion
	pron	<2imbi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the absorption or adsorption of a liquid by a gel or solid.
imbibition	2.
	syl	im+bi+bi+tion
	pron	<2imbi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the absorption of dyes by gelatin, used in some colour printing processes.
imbibition	3.
	syl	im+bi+bi+tion
	pron	<2imbi1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the act of imbibing.
imbricate	ety	C17: from Latin imbric*_are to cover with overlapping tiles, from imbrex pantile &- #!im+bri+cate+ly adv. &- @!im+bri+#!ca+tion n.
imbricate	1.
	syl	im+bri+cate
	pron	<1imbrikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	usage	also
	def	relating to or having tiles, shingles, or slates that overlap.
imbricate	2.
	syl	im+bri+cate
	pron	<1imbrikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; Botany. of leaves, scales, etc.
	def	overlapping each other.
imbricate	3.
	syl	im+bri+cate
	pron	<1imbri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to decorate with a repeating pattern resembling scales or overlapping tiles.
imbroglio	ety	C18: from Italian, from imbrogliare to confuse, #7embroil 
imbroglios	infl
	head	imbroglio
	syl	im+bro+gli:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
imbroglio	1.
	syl	im+bro+gli:o
	pron	<im1br*uli2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused or perplexing political or interpersonal situation.
imbroglio	2.
	syl	im+bro+gli:o
	pron	<im1br*uli2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a confused heap; jumble.
Imbros	0.
	syl	Im+bros
	pron	<1imbr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Turkish island in the NE Aegean Sea, west of the Gallipoli Peninsula: occupied by Greece (1912-14) and Britain (1914-23). Area: 280 sq. km (108 sq. miles). Turkish name: {Imroz}.
imbrue	ety	C15: from Old French embreuver, from Latin imbibere #7imbibe 
imbruembrue	alt
	head	imbrue
	or	imbrue
	syl	im+bruem+brue
	pron	<im1bru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbrues	infl
	head	imbrue
	syl	im+brues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbruing	infl
	head	imbrue
	syl	im+bru+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbrued	infl
	head	imbrue
	syl	im+brued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbrue	1.
	or	imbruembrue
	syl	im+brue
	pron	<im1bru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to stain, esp. with blood.
imbrue	2.
	or	imbruembrue
	syl	im+brue
	pron	<im1bru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to permeate or impregnate.
imbruement	sub
	head	imbrue
	or	imbruembruement
	syl	im+1brue+ment
	pos	n.
imbruembruement	sub
	head	imbrue
	or	imbruement
	syl	im+bruem+1brue+ment
	pos	n.
imbue	ety	C16: from Latin imbuere to stain, accustom &- im+#!bue+ment n.
imbues	infl
	head	imbue
	syl	im+bues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbuing	infl
	head	imbue
	syl	im+bu+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbued	infl
	head	imbue
	syl	im+bued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imbue	1.
	syl	im+bue
	pron	<im1bju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to instil or inspire (with ideals, principles, etc.).
	exam	1	his sermons were imbued with the spirit of the Reformation.
imbue	2.
	syl	im+bue
	pron	<im1bju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to soak, esp. with moisture, dye, etc.
I Mech E	0.
	syl	I. Mech. E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
IMF	0.
	syl	IMF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Monetary Fund.
imidazole	ety	C19: from #7imide+azole 
imidazole	1.
	syl	im+id+az+ole
	pron	<2imid1@z*ul>, <-id*1z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {glyoxaline, iminazole}. a white crystalline basic heterocyclic compound; 1,3-diazole. Formula: C\3H\4N\2.
imidazole	2.
	syl	im+id+az+ole
	pron	<2imid1@z*ul>, <-id*1z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any substituted derivative of this compound.
imide	ety	C19: alteration of #7amide 
imide	0.
	syl	im+ide
	pron	<1imId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain the divalent group -CONHCO-.
imidic	sub
	head	imide
	syl	im+id+ic
	pron	<i1midik>
	pos	adj.
imine	ety	C19: alteration of #7amine 
imine	0.
	syl	i:mine
	pron	<i1mEn>, <1imEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds in which a nitrogen atom is bound to one hydrogen atom and to two alkyl or aryl groups. They contain the divalent group NH.
I Min E	0.
	syl	I. Min. E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Institution of Mining Engineers.
iminourea	0.
	syl	i:mi+no:u+re:a
	pron	<i2mEn*uju*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {guanidine}.
imit	1.
	syl	imit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imitation.
imit	2.
	syl	imit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imitative.
imitate	ety	C16: from Latin imit*_ar*_i; see #7image 
imitate	1.
	syl	im:i+tate
	pron	<1imi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try to follow the manner, style, character, etc., of or take as a model.
	exam	1	many writers imitated the language of Shakespeare.
imitate	2.
	syl	im:i+tate
	pron	<1imi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pretend to be or to impersonate, esp. for humour; mimic.
imitate	3.
	syl	im:i+tate
	pron	<1imi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a copy or reproduction of; duplicate; counterfeit.
imitate	4.
	syl	im:i+tate
	pron	<1imi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or be like; resemble or simulate.
	exam	1	her achievements in politics imitated her earlier successes in business.
imitable	sub
	head	imitate
	syl	im:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1imit*bL>
	pos	adj.
imitability	sub
	head	imitate
	or	imitableness
	syl	im:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imitableness	sub
	head	imitate
	or	imitability
	syl	im:i+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
imitator	sub
	head	imitate
	syl	im:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
imitation	1.
	syl	im:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2imi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, practice, or art of imitating; mimicry.
imitation	2.
	syl	im:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2imi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or product of imitating, such as a copy of the manner of a person; impression.
imitation	3.a.
	syl	im:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2imi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy or reproduction of a genuine article; counterfeit.
imitation	3.b.
	syl	im:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2imi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	imitation jewellery.
imitation	4.
	syl	im:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2imi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in contrapuntal or polyphonic music
	def	the repetition of a phrase or figure in one part after its appearance in another, as in a fugue.
imitation	5.
	syl	im:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2imi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary composition that adapts the style of an older work to the writer's own purposes.
imitational	sub
	head	imitation
	syl	im:i+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
imitative	1.
	syl	im:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1imit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	imitating or tending to imitate or copy.
imitative	2.
	syl	im:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1imit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by imitation.
imitative	3.
	syl	im:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1imit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	copying or reproducing the features of an original, esp. in an inferior manner.
	exam	1	imitative painting.
imitative	4.
	syl	im:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1imit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {onomatopoeic}.
imitatively	sub
	head	imitative
	syl	im:i+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
imitativeness	sub
	head	imitative
	syl	im:i+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Imitt'os	0.
	syl	I:mit+t*'os
	pron	<2imi1tcs>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Hymettus}.
immaculate	ety	C15: from Latin immacul*_atus, from #7im - (not)+ macula blemish
immaculate	1.
	syl	im+mac:u+late
	pron	<i1m@kjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely clean; extreme?!ly tidy.
	exam	1	his clothes were immaculate.
immaculate	2.
	syl	im+mac:u+late
	pron	<i1m@kjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely flawless, etc..
	exam	1	an immaculate rendering of the symphony.
immaculate	3.
	syl	im+mac:u+late
	pron	<i1m@kjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally pure; free from sin or corruption.
immaculate	4.
	syl	im+mac:u+late
	pron	<i1m@kjulit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of only one colour, with no spots or markings.
immaculacy	sub
	head	immaculate
	or	immaculateness
	syl	im+1mac:u+la+cy
	pos	n.
immaculateness	sub
	head	immaculate
	or	immaculacy
	syl	im+1mac:u+late+ness
	pos	n.
immaculately	sub
	head	immaculate
	syl	im+1mac:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
Immaculate Conception	0.
	syl	Im+mac:u+late Con+cep+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol., R.C. Church.
	def	the doctrine that the Virgin Mary was conceived without any stain of original sin.
immanent	ety	C16: from Latin imman*_ere to remain in, from #7im - (in)+ man*_ere to stay
immanent	1.
	syl	im+ma+nent
	pron	<1im*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing, operating, or remaining within; inherent.
immanent	2.
	syl	im+ma+nent
	pron	<1im*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Philosophy. of a mental act
	def	occurring entirely within the mind. Compare {transeunt}.
immanent	3.
	syl	im+ma+nent
	pron	<1im*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of God
	def	present throughout the universe.
immanence	sub
	head	immanent
	or	immanency
	syl	im+ma+nence
	pos	n.
immanency	sub
	head	immanent
	or	immanence
	syl	im+ma+nen+cy
	pos	n.
immanently	sub
	head	immanent
	syl	im+ma+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
immanentism	0.
	syl	im+ma+nent+ism
	pron	<1im*n*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the immanence of God. &- {#!im+ma+nent+ist}
Immanuel	ety	from Hebrew `imm*_an*_u'el, literally: God with us
Emmanuel	alt
	head	Immanuel
	or	Immanuel
	syl	Em:man:u:el
	pron	<i1m@nju*l>
	pos	n.
Immanuel	0.
	or	Emmanuel
	syl	Im:man:u:el
	pron	<i1m@nju*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the child whose birth was foretold by Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14) and who in Christian tradition is identified with Jesus.
immaterial	1.
	syl	im+ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<2im*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of no real importance; inconsequential.
immaterial	2.
	syl	im+ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<2im*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not formed of matter; incorporeal; spiritual.
immateriality	sub
	head	immaterial
	or	immaterialness
	syl	im+ma+2te:ri+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
immaterialness	sub
	head	immaterial
	or	immateriality
	syl	im+ma+1te:ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
immaterially	sub
	head	immaterial
	syl	im+ma+1te:ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
immaterialism	1.
	syl	im+ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pron	<2im*1ti*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that the material world exists only in the mind.
immaterialism	2.
	syl	im+ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pron	<2im*1ti*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that only immaterial substances or spiritual beings exist.
immaterialist	sub
	head	immaterialism
	syl	im+ma+1te:ri+al+ist
	pos	n.
immaterialise	alt
	head	immaterialize
	or	immaterialize
	syl	im+ma+te:ri+al+ise
	pron	<2im*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
immaterialize	0.
	or	immaterialise
	syl	im+ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<2im*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make immaterial.
immature	1.
	syl	im+ma+ture
	pron	<2im*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully grown or devel?!oped.
immature	2.
	syl	im+ma+ture
	pron	<2im*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	def	deficient in maturity; lacking wisdom, insight, emotional stability, etc.
immature	3.
	syl	im+ma+ture
	pron	<2im*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geography.
	def	a less common term for { {youthful} (sense 4)}.
immaturity	sub
	head	immature
	or	immatureness
	syl	im+ma+1tu+ri:ty
	pos	n.
immatureness	sub
	head	immature
	or	immaturity
	syl	im+ma+1ture+ness
	pos	n.
immaturely	sub
	head	immature
	syl	im+ma+1ture+ly
	pos	adv.
immeasurable	0.
	syl	im+meas+ur+a:ble
	pron	<i1meZ*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being measured, esp. by virtue of great size; limitless.
immeasurability	sub
	head	immeasurable
	or	immeasurableness
	syl	im+2meas+ur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
immeasurableness	sub
	head	immeasurable
	or	immeasurability
	syl	im+1meas+ur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
immeasurably	sub
	head	immeasurable
	syl	im+1meas+ur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
immediate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin immedi*_atus, from Latin #7im - (not)+ medi*_are to be in the middle; see #7mediate  &- im+#!me@.di@.a+cy or im+#!me@.di+ate+ness n.
immediate	1.
	syl	im+me:di+ate
	pron	<i1mEdi*t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	taking place or accomplished without delay.
	exam	1	an immediate reaction.
immediate	2.
	syl	im+me:di+ate
	pron	<i1mEdi*t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	closest or most direct in effect or relationship.
	exam	1	the immediate cause of his downfall.
immediate	3.
	syl	im+me:di+ate
	pron	<i1mEdi*t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	having no intervening medium; direct in effect.
	exam	1	an immediate influence.
immediate	4.
	syl	im+me:di+ate
	pron	<i1mEdi*t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	contiguous in space, time, or relationship.
	exam	1	our immediate neighbour.
immediate	5.
	syl	im+me:di+ate
	pron	<i1mEdi*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or relating to an object or concept that is directly known or intuited.
immediate annuity	0.
	syl	im+me:di+ate an+nu+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an annuity that starts less than a year after its purchase. Compare {deferred annuity}.
immediate constituent	0.
	syl	im+me:di+ate con+stit:u+ent
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent of a linguistic construction at the first step in an analysis; for example, the immediate constituents of a sentence are the subject and the predicate.
immediately	1.
	syl	im+me:di+ate+ly
	pron	<i1mEdi*tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	without delay or inter?!vention; at once; instantly.
	exam	1	it happened immediately.
immediately	2.
	syl	im+me:di+ate+ly
	pron	<i1mEdi*tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	very closely or directly.
	exam	1	this immediately concerns you.
immediately	3.
	syl	im+me:di+ate+ly
	pron	<i1mEdi*tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	near or close by.
	exam	1	he's somewhere immediately in this area.
immediately	4.
	syl	im+me:di+ate+ly
	pron	<i1mEdi*tli>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	subordinating
	def	at the same time as; as soon as.
	exam	1	immediately he opened the door, there was a gust of wind.
immedicable	0.
	syl	im+med:i+ca:ble
	pron	<i1medik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wounds
	def	unresponsive to treatment.
immedicableness	sub
	head	immedicable
	syl	im+1med:i+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
immedicably	sub
	head	immedicable
	syl	im+1med:i+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
Immelmann turn	ety	C20: named after Max Immelmann (1890-1916), German aviator
Immelmann	alt
	head	Immelmann turn
	or	Immelmann turn
	syl	Im:mel:mann
	pron	<1im*l2ma:n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
Immelmann turn	0.
	or	Immelmann
	syl	Im:mel:mann turn
	pron	<1im*l2ma:n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft manoeuvre used to gain height while reversing the direction of flight. It consists of a half loop followed by a half roll.
immemorial	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin immemori*_alis, from Latin #7im - (not)+ memoria #7memory 
immemorial	0.
	syl	im+me:mo+ri:al
	pron	<2imi1mc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating in the distant past; ancient (postpositive in the phrase {time immemorial}) .
immemorially	sub
	head	immemorial
	syl	im+me:1mo+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
immense	ety	C15: from Latin immensus, literally: unmeasured, from #7im - (not)+ mensus measured, from m*_et*_ir*_i to measure
immense	1.
	syl	im+mense
	pron	<i1mens>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually large; huge; vast.
immense	2.
	syl	im+mense
	pron	<i1mens>
	pos	adj.
	def	without limits; immeasurable.
immense	3.
	syl	im+mense
	pron	<i1mens>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very good; excellent.
immensely	sub
	head	immense
	syl	im+1mense+ly
	pos	adv.
immenseness	sub
	head	immense
	syl	im+1mense+ness
	pos	n.
immensities	infl
	head	immensity
	syl	im+men+si+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
immensity	1.
	syl	im+men+si+ty
	pron	<i1mensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being immense; vastness; enormity.
immensity	2.
	syl	im+men+si+ty
	pron	<i1mensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	enormous expanse, distance, or volume.
	exam	1	the immensity of space.
immensity	3.
	syl	im+men+si+ty
	pron	<i1mensiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a huge amount.
	exam	1	an immensity of wealth.
immensurable	0.
	syl	im+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<i1menS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {immeasurable}.
immerge	ety	C17: from Latin immergere to #7immerse 
immerge	0.
	syl	im+merge
	pron	<i1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {immerse}.
immergence	sub
	head	immerge
	syl	im+1mer+gence
	pos	n.
immerse	ety	C17: from Latin immergere, from #7im- (in)+ mergere to dip
immerse	1.
	syl	im+merse
	pron	<i1mR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to plunge or dip into liquid.
immerse	2.
	syl	im+merse
	pron	<i1mR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive; often foll. by in
	def	to involve deeply; engross.
	exam	1	to immerse oneself in a problem.
immerse	3.
	syl	im+merse
	pron	<i1mR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to baptize by immersion.
immersible	sub
	head	immerse
	syl	im+1mers+i:ble
	pos	adj.
immersed	1.
	syl	im+mersed
	pron	<i1mR:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	sunk or submerged.
immersed	2.
	syl	im+mersed
	pron	<i1mR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing completely submerged in water.
immersed	3.
	syl	im+mersed
	pron	<i1mR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant or animal organ
	def	embedded in another organ or part.
immersion	1.
	syl	im+mer+sion
	pron	<i1mR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of baptism in which part or the whole of a person's body is submerged in the water.
immersion	2.
	syl	im+mer+sion
	pron	<i1mR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ingress}. the disappearance of a celestial body prior to an eclipse or occultation.
immersion	3.
	syl	im+mer+sion
	pron	<i1mR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of immersing or state of being immersed.
immersion heater	0.
	syl	im+mer+sion heat+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical device, usually thermo?!statically controlled, for heating the liquid in which it is im?!mersed.
immersionism	0.
	syl	im+mer+sion+ism
	pron	<i1mR:S*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that immersion is the only true and valid form of Christian baptism.
immersionist	sub
	head	immersionism
	syl	im+1mer+sion+ist
	pos	n.
immesh	0.
	syl	im+mesh
	pron	<i1meS>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {enmesh}.
immethodical	0.
	syl	im+me:thod:i+cal
	pron	<2imi1TodikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in method or planning; disorganized.
immethodically	sub
	head	immethodical
	syl	im+me:1thod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
immethodicalness	sub
	head	immethodical
	syl	im+me:1thod:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
immigrant	1.a.
	syl	im+mi+grant
	pron	<1imigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who immigrates. Compare {emigrant}.
immigrant	1.b.
	syl	im+mi+grant
	pron	<1imigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an immigrant com?!mun?!ity.
immigrant	2.
	syl	im+mi+grant
	pron	<1imigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who has been settled in a country of which he is not a native for less than ten years.
immigrant	3.
	syl	im+mi+grant
	pron	<1imigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that lives or grows in a region to which it has recently migrated.
immigrate	ety	C17: from Latin immigr*_are to go into, from #7im -#7+ migr*_are to move &- @!im+mi+#!gra+tion n. &- @!im+mi+#!gra+tion+al or #!im+mi+@!gra+to@.ry adj. &- #!im+mi+@!gra+tor n.
immigrate	1.
	syl	im+mi+grate
	pron	<1imi2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to a place or country of which one is not a native in order to settle there. Compare {emigrate}.
immigrate	2.
	syl	im+mi+grate
	pron	<1imi2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an animal or plant
	def	to migrate to a new geographical area.
immigrate	3.
	syl	im+mi+grate
	pron	<1imi2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce or bring in as an immigrant.
imminent	ety	C16: from Latin immin*_ere to project over, from #7im - (in)+ -min*_ere to project; related to mons mountain
imminent	1.
	syl	im+mi+nent
	pron	<1imin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to happen soon; impend?!ing.
imminent	2.
	syl	im+mi+nent
	pron	<1imin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	jutting out or overhanging.
imminence	sub
	head	imminent
	or	imminentness
	syl	im+mi+nence
	pos	n.
imminentness	sub
	head	imminent
	or	imminence
	syl	im+mi+nent+ness
	pos	n.
imminently	sub
	head	imminent
	syl	im+mi+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
Immingham	0.
	syl	Im+ming+ham
	pron	<1imiG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N England, in Humberside: docks opened in 1912, principally for the exporting of coal; now handles chiefly bulk materials, esp. imported iron ore. Pop.: 10259 (1971).
immingle	0.
	syl	im+min+gle
	pron	<i1miGgL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to blend or mix together; intermingle.
immiscible	0.
	syl	im+mis+ci:ble
	pron	<i1misibL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more liquids
	def	incapable of being mixed to form a homogeneous substance.
	exam	1	oil and water are immiscible.
immiscibility	sub
	head	immiscible
	syl	im+2mis+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
immiscibly	sub
	head	immiscible
	syl	im+1mis+ci:bly
	pos	adv.
immitigable	0.
	syl	im+mit:i+ga:ble
	pron	<i1mitig*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unable to be mitigated; relentless; unappeasable.
immitigably	sub
	head	immitigable
	syl	im+1mit:i+ga:bly
	pos	adv.
immitigability	sub
	head	immitigable
	syl	im+2mit:i+ga:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
immix	0.
	syl	im+mix
	pron	<i1miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to mix in; commix.
immixture	sub
	head	immix
	syl	im+1mix+ture
	pos	n.
immobile	1.
	syl	im+mo+bile
	pron	<i1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	not moving; motionless.
immobile	2.
	syl	im+mo+bile
	pron	<i1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to move or be moved; fixed.
immobility	sub
	head	immobile
	syl	im+mo+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2im*u1biliti>
	pos	n.
immobilism	0.
	syl	im+mo+bil+ism
	pron	<i1m*ubi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strongly reactionary political policy.
immobilise	alt
	head	immobilize
	or	immobilize
	syl	im+mo+bi+lise
	pron	<i1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
immobilize	1.
	or	immobilise
	syl	im+mo+bi+lize
	pron	<i1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or become immobile.
	exam	1	to immobilize a car.
immobilize	2.a.
	or	immobilise
	syl	im+mo+bi+lize
	pron	<i1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (specie) from circulation and hold it as a reserve.
immobilize	2.b.
	or	immobilise
	syl	im+mo+bi+lize
	pron	<i1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (circulating capital) into fixed capital.
immobilization	sub
	head	immobilize
	or	immobilisation
	syl	im+2mo+bi+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
immobilisation	sub
	head	immobilize
	or	immobilization
	syl	im+2mo+bi+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
immobilizer	sub
	head	immobilize
	or	immobiliser
	syl	im+1mo+bi+2liz+er
	pos	n.
immobiliser	sub
	head	immobilize
	or	immobilizer
	syl	im+1mo+bi+2lis+er
	pos	n.
immoderate	1.
	syl	im+mo+der+ate
	pron	<i1mod*rit>, <i1modrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in moderation; excessive.
	exam	1	immoderate demands.
immoderate	2.
	syl	im+mo+der+ate
	pron	<i1mod*rit>, <i1modrit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	venial; intemperate.
	exam	1	immoderate habits.
immoderately	sub
	head	immoderate
	syl	im+1mod+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
immoderation	sub
	head	immoderate
	or	immoderateness
	syl	im+2mod+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
immoderateness	sub
	head	immoderate
	or	immoderation
	syl	im+1mod+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
immodest	1.
	syl	im+mod+est
	pron	<i1modist>
	pos	adj.
	def	indecent, esp. with regard to sexual propriety; improper.
immodest	2.
	syl	im+mod+est
	pron	<i1modist>
	pos	adj.
	def	bold, impudent, or shameless.
immodestly	sub
	head	immodest
	syl	im+1mod+est+ly
	pos	adv.
immodesty	sub
	head	immodest
	syl	im+1mod+es+ty
	pos	n.
immolate	ety	C16: from Latin immol*_are to sprinkle an offering with sacrificial meal, sacrifice, from #7im - (in)+ mola spelt grain; see {#7mill %1}
immolate	1.
	syl	im+mo+late
	pron	<1im*u2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill or offer as a sacrifice.
immolate	2.
	syl	im+mo+late
	pron	<1im*u2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to sacrifice (something highly valued).
immolation	sub
	head	immolate
	syl	im+mo+1la+tion
	pos	n.
immolator	sub
	head	immolate
	syl	im+mo+2la+tor
	pos	n.
immoral	1.
	syl	im+mor+al
	pron	<i1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	transgressing accepted moral rules; corrupt.
immoral	2.
	syl	im+mor+al
	pron	<i1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually dissolute; profligate or promiscuous.
immoral	3.
	syl	im+mor+al
	pron	<i1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	unscrupulous or unethical.
	exam	1	immoral trading.
immoral	4.
	syl	im+mor+al
	pron	<i1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to corrupt or resulting from corruption.
	exam	1	an immoral film;
	exam	2	immoral earnings.
immorally	sub
	head	immoral
	syl	im+1mor+al+ly
	pos	adv.
immoralist	0.
	syl	im+mor+al+ist
	pron	<i1mor*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or practises immorality.
immoralities	infl
	head	immorality
	syl	im+mo+ral+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
immorality	1.
	syl	im+mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2im*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality, character, or state of being immoral.
immorality	2.
	syl	im+mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2im*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	immoral behaviour, esp. in sexual matters; licentiousness; profligacy or promiscuity.
immorality	3.
	syl	im+mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2im*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an immoral act.
immortal	1.
	syl	im+mor+tal
	pron	<i1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to death or decay; having perpetual life.
immortal	2.
	syl	im+mor+tal
	pron	<i1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having everlasting fame; remembered throughout time.
immortal	3.
	syl	im+mor+tal
	pron	<i1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	everlasting; perpetual; constant.
immortal	4.
	syl	im+mor+tal
	pron	<i1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to immortal beings or concepts.
immortal	5.
	syl	im+mor+tal
	pron	<i1mc:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	an immortal being.
immortal	6.
	syl	im+mor+tal
	pron	<i1mc:tL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person who is remembered enduringly, esp. an author.
	exam	1	Dante is one of the immortals.
immortality	sub
	head	immortal
	syl	im+mor+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
immortally	sub
	head	immortal
	syl	im+1mor+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
immortalise	alt
	head	immortalize
	or	immortalize
	syl	im+mor+tal+ise
	pron	<i1mc:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
immortalize	1.
	or	immortalise
	syl	im+mor+tal+ize
	pron	<i1mc:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give everlasting fame to, as by treating in a literary work.
	exam	1	Macbeth was immortalized by Shakespeare.
immortalize	2.
	or	immortalise
	syl	im+mor+tal+ize
	pron	<i1mc:t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give immortality to.
immortalization	sub
	head	immortalize
	or	immortalisation
	syl	im+2mor+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
immortalisation	sub
	head	immortalize
	or	immortalization
	syl	im+2mor+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
immortalizer	sub
	head	immortalize
	or	immortaliser
	syl	im+1mor+tal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
immortaliser	sub
	head	immortalize
	or	immortalizer
	syl	im+1mor+tal+2is+er
	pos	n.
Immortals	1.
	syl	Im+mor+tals
	pron	<i1mc:tLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the gods of ancient Greece and Rome.
Immortals	2.
	syl	Im+mor+tals
	pron	<i1mc:tLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in ancient Persia
	def	the royal bodyguard or a larger elite unit of 10000 men.
Immortals	3.
	syl	Im+mor+tals
	pron	<i1mc:tLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the members of the French Academy.
immortelle	ety	C19: from French (fleur) immortelle everlasting (flower)
immortelle	0.
	syl	im+mor+telle
	pron	<2imc:1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants, mostly of the family (composites), that retain their colour when dried, esp. Also called: {everlasting, everlasting flower}.
immotile	0.
	syl	im+mo+tile
	pron	<i1m*utIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of living organisms or their parts
	def	not motile.
immotility	sub
	head	immotile
	syl	im+mo+til+i:ty
	pron	<2im*u1tiliti>
	pos	n.
immoveable	alt
	head	immovable
	or	immovable
	syl	im+move+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
immovable	1.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to move or be moved; fixed; immobile.
immovable	2.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be diverted from one's intentions; steadfast.
immovable	3.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unaffected by feeling; impassive.
immovable	4.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unchanging; unalterable.
immovable	5.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of feasts, holidays, etc.
	def	occurring on the same date every year.
immovable	6.a.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of property
	def	not liable to be removed; fixed.
immovable	6.b.
	or	immoveable
	syl	im+mov+a:ble
	pron	<i1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to immoveables. Compare {movable}.
immovability	sub
	head	immovable
	or	immovableness
	syl	im+2mov+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
immoveability	sub
	head	immovable
	or	immoveableness
	syl	im+2move+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
immovableness	sub
	head	immovable
	or	immovability
	syl	im+1mov+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
immoveableness	sub
	head	immovable
	or	immoveability
	syl	im+1move+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
immovably	sub
	head	immovable
	or	immoveably
	syl	im+1mov+a:bly
	pos	adv.
immoveably	sub
	head	immovable
	or	immovably
	syl	im+1move+a:bly
	pos	adv.
immoveables	0.
	syl	im+move+a:bles
	pron	<i1mu:v*bLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in most foreign legal systems
	def	real property. Compare {moveables}.
immune	ety	C15: from Latin imm*_unis exempt from a public service, from #7im - (not)+ m*_unus duty
immune	1.
	syl	im+mune
	pron	<i1mju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	protected against a specific disease by inoculation or as the result of innate or acquired resist?!ance.
immune	2.
	syl	im+mune
	pron	<i1mju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or conferring immunity.
	exam	1	an immune body
immune	3.
	syl	im+mune
	pron	<i1mju:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; foll. by to
	def	unsus?!ceptible (to) or secure (against).
	exam	1	immune to inflation.
immune	4.
	syl	im+mune
	pron	<i1mju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	exempt from obligation, penalty, etc.
immune	5.
	syl	im+mune
	pron	<i1mju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an immune person or animal.
immunities	infl
	head	immunity
	syl	im+mu+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
immunity	1.
	syl	im+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<i1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of an organism to resist disease, as by producing its own antibodies or as a result of inoculation.
immunity	2.
	syl	im+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<i1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from obligation or duty, esp. exemption from tax, duty, legal liability, etc.
immunity	3.
	syl	im+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<i1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	any special privilege granting immunity.
immunity	4.
	syl	im+mu+ni:ty
	pron	<i1mju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the exemption of ecclesiastical persons or property from various civil obligations or liabilities.
immunise	alt
	head	immunize
	or	immunize
	syl	im+mu+nise
	pron	<1imju2nIz>
	pos	vb.
immunize	0.
	or	immunise
	syl	im+mu+nize
	pron	<1imju2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make immune, esp. by inoculation.
immunization	sub
	head	immunize
	or	immunisation
	syl	im+mu+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
immunisation	sub
	head	immunize
	or	immunization
	syl	im+mu+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
immunizer	sub
	head	immunize
	or	immuniser
	syl	im+mu+2niz+er
	pos	n.
immuniser	sub
	head	immunize
	or	immunizer
	syl	im+mu+2nis+er
	pos	n.
immunoassay	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+as+say
	pron	<2imjun*u1@sA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	a technique of identifying a substance, esp. a protein, through its action as an antigen.
immunochemistry	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+chem+is+try
	pron	<2imjun*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the chemical reactions of immunity.
immunogenetics	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+ge:net+ics
	pron	<2imjun*uJi1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the relationship between immunity and genetics. &- {@!im+mu+no+ge@.#!net+ic} {@!im+mu+no+ge@.#!net@.i+cal}
immunogenic	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+gen+ic
	pron	<2imjun*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or producing immunity.
immunogenically	sub
	head	immunogenic
	syl	im+mu+no+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
immunoglobulin	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+glob:u+lin
	pron	<2imjun*u1globjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of five classes of proteins, all of which show antibody activity. The most abundant ones are {immunoglobulin G (IgG}) and {immuno?!globulin A (IgA}) .
immunology	0.
	syl	im+mu+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2imju1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biological science concerned with the study of immunity.
immunologic	sub
	head	immunology
	or	immunological
	syl	im+mu+no+log+ic
	pron	<2imjun*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
immunological	sub
	head	immunology
	or	immunologic
	syl	im+mu+no+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
immunologically	sub
	head	immunology
	syl	im+mu+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
immunologist	sub
	head	immunology
	syl	im+mu+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
immunoreaction	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+re:ac+tion
	pron	<i2mju:n*uri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reaction between an antigen and its antibody.
immunotherapy	0.
	syl	im+mu+no+ther:a+py
	pron	<2imjun*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the treatment of disease by stimulating the body's production of antibodies.
immure	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin imm*_ur*_are, from Latin #7im - (in)+ m*_urus a wall
immure	1.
	syl	im+mure
	pron	<i1mju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to enclose within or as if within walls; imprison.
immure	2.
	syl	im+mure
	pron	<i1mju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut (oneself) away from society.
immure	3.
	syl	im+mure
	pron	<i1mju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to build into or enclose within a wall.
immure	4.
	syl	im+mure
	pron	<i1mju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to surround or fortify with walls.
immurement	sub
	head	immure
	syl	im+1mure+ment
	pos	n.
immutable	0.
	syl	im+mu+ta:ble
	pron	<i1mju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unchanging through time; unalterable; ageless.
	exam	1	immutable laws.
immutability	sub
	head	immutable
	or	immutableness
	syl	im+2mu+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
immutableness	sub
	head	immutable
	or	immutability
	syl	im+1mu+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
immutably	sub
	head	immutable
	syl	im+1mu+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
Imo	0.
	syl	I:mo
	pron	<1Em*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of East-Central State. Capital: Owerri. Pop.: 5000000 (1976 est.). Area: 8720 sq. km (3366 sq. miles).
imp	ety	Old English impa bud, graft, hence offspring, child, from impian to graft, ultimately from Greek emphutos implanted, from emphuein, to implant, from phuein to plant
imp	1.
	syl	imp
	pron	<imp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small demon or devil; mischievous sprite.
imp	2.
	syl	imp
	pron	<imp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous child.
imp	3.
	syl	imp
	pron	<imp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	to insert (new feathers) into the stumps of broken feathers in order to repair the wing of a hawk or falcon.
imp	1.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imperative.
imp	2.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imperfect.
imp	3.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imperial.
imp	4.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	impersonal.
imp	5.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	import.
imp	6.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	important.
imp	7.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	importer.
imp	8.
	syl	imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imprimatur.
Imp	ety	Latin: Emperor
Imp	ety	Latin: Empress
Imp	1.
	syl	Imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Imperator.
Imp	2.
	syl	Imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Imperatrix.
Imp	3.
	syl	Imp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Imperial.
impact	ety	C18: from Latin impactus pushed against, fastened on, from impingere to thrust at, from pangere to drive in &- im+#!pac+tion n.
impact	1.
	syl	im+pact
	pron	<1imp@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of one body, object, etc., striking another; collision.
impact	2.
	syl	im+pact
	pron	<1imp@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the force with which one thing hits another or with which two objects collide.
impact	3.
	syl	im+pact
	pron	<1imp@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the impression made by an idea, cultural movement, social group, etc..
	exam	1	the impact of the Renaissance on Medieval Europe.
impact	4.
	syl	im+pact
	pron	<im1p@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drive or press (an object) firmly into (another object, thing, etc.) or (of two objects) to be driven or pressed firmly together.
impacted	1.
	syl	im+pact+ed
	pron	<im1p@ktid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tooth
	def	unable to erupt, esp. because of being wedged against another tooth below the gum.
impacted	2.
	syl	im+pact+ed
	pron	<im1p@ktid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fracture
	def	having the jagged broken ends wedged into each other.
impair	ety	C14: from Old French empeirer to make worse, from Late Latin p*_ejor*_are, from Latin pejor worse; see #7pejorative 
impair	0.
	syl	im+pair
	pron	<im1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce or weaken in strength, quality, etc..
	exam	1	his hearing was impaired by an accident.
impairable	sub
	head	impair
	syl	im+1pair+a:ble
	pos	adj.
impairer	sub
	head	impair
	syl	im+1pair+er
	pos	n.
impala	ety	from Zulu
impalas	infl
	head	impala
	or	impala
	syl	im+pa+las
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impala	infl
	or	impalas
	syl	im+pa+la.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impala	0.
	syl	im+pa+la
	pron	<im1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an antelope, of southern and eastern Africa, having lyre-shaped horns and able to move with enormous leaps when disturbed.
impale	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin imp*_al*_are, from Latin #7im - (in)+ p*_alus {#7pale %2}
impalempale	alt
	head	impale
	or	impale
	syl	im+palem+pale
	pron	<im1pAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
impale	1.
	or	impalempale
	syl	im+pale
	pron	<im1pAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on, upon, or with
	def	to pierce with a sharp instrument.
	exam	1	they impaled his severed head on a spear.
impale	2.
	or	impalempale
	syl	im+pale
	pron	<im1pAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to enclose with pales or fencing; fence in.
impale	3.
	or	impalempale
	syl	im+pale
	pron	<im1pAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	to charge (a shield) with two coats of arms placed side by side.
impalement	sub
	head	impale
	or	impalempalement
	syl	im+1pale+ment
	pos	n.
impalempalement	sub
	head	impale
	or	impalement
	syl	im+palem+1pale+ment
	pos	n.
impaler	sub
	head	impale
	or	impalempaler
	syl	im+1pal+er
	pos	n.
impalempaler	sub
	head	impale
	or	impaler
	syl	im+palem+1pal+er
	pos	n.
impalpable	1.
	syl	im+pal+pa:ble
	pron	<im1p@lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	imperceptible, esp. to the touch.
	exam	1	impalpable shadows.
impalpable	2.
	syl	im+pal+pa:ble
	pron	<im1p@lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand; abstruse.
impalpability	sub
	head	impalpable
	syl	im+2pal+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impanation	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin impan*_ati*_o, from impan*_atus embodied in bread, from Latin #7im - (in)+ panis bread
impanation	0.
	syl	im+pa+na+tion
	pron	<2imp@1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the embodiment of Christ in the consecrated bread and wine of the Eucharist.
impanells	infl
	head	impanel
	or	impanels
	syl	im+pan+ells
	pos	vb.
impanelling	infl
	head	impanel
	or	impaneling
	syl	im+pan+el+ling
	pos	vb.
impanelled	infl
	head	impanel
	or	impaneled
	syl	im+pan+elled
	pos	vb.
impanels	infl
	head	impanel
	or	impanells
	syl	im+pan+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
impaneling	infl
	head	impanel
	or	impanelling
	syl	im+pan+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
impaneled	infl
	head	impanel
	or	impanelled
	syl	im+pan+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
impanel	0.
	syl	im+pan+el
	pron	<im1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {empanel}.
impanelment	sub
	head	impanel
	syl	im+1pan+el+ment
	pos	n.
imparadise	1.
	syl	im+par:a+dise
	pron	<im1p@r*dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make blissfully happy; enrapture.
imparadise	2.
	syl	im+par:a+dise
	pron	<im1p@r*dIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into or like paradise.
imparipinnate	0.
	syl	im+par:i+pin+nate
	pron	<2imp@ri1pinAt>, <-1pinit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pinnate leaves
	def	having a terminal unpaired leaflet. Compare {pari?!pinnate}.
imparisyllabic	0.
	syl	im+par:i+syl+la+bic
	pron	<im2p@risi1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a noun or verb in inflected languages
	def	having inflected forms with different numbers of syllables. Compare {parisyllabic}.
imparity	ety	C16: from Late Latin imparit*_as, from Latin impar unequal
imparities	infl
	head	imparity
	syl	im+par+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
imparity	0.
	syl	im+par+i:ty
	pron	<im1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {disparity} (sense 1)}.
impart	ety	C15: from Old French impartir, from Latin impert*_ire, from #7im - (in)+ part*_ire to share, from pars part
impart	1.
	syl	im+part
	pron	<im1pa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate (information, etc.); relate.
impart	2.
	syl	im+part
	pron	<im1pa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or bestow (something, esp. an abstract quality).
	exam	1	to impart wisdom.
impartable	sub
	head	impart
	syl	im+1part+a:ble
	pos	adj.
impartation	sub
	head	impart
	or	impartment
	syl	im+par+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
impartment	sub
	head	impart
	or	impartation
	syl	im+1part+ment
	pos	n.
imparter	sub
	head	impart
	syl	im+1part+er
	pos	n.
impartial	0.
	syl	im+par+tial
	pron	<im1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not prejudiced towards or against any particular side or party; fair; unbiased.
impartiality	sub
	head	impartial
	or	impartialness
	syl	im+2par+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
impartialness	sub
	head	impartial
	or	impartiality
	syl	im+1par+tial+ness
	pos	n.
impartially	sub
	head	impartial
	syl	im+1par+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
impartible	1.
	syl	im+part+i:ble
	pron	<im1pa:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of land, an estate, etc.
	def	incapable of partition; indivisible.
impartible	2.
	syl	im+part+i:ble
	pron	<im1pa:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being imparted.
impartibility	sub
	head	impartible
	syl	im+2part+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impartibly	sub
	head	impartible
	syl	im+1part+i:bly
	pos	adv.
impassable	0.
	syl	im+pass+a:ble
	pron	<im1pa:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of terrain, roads, etc.
	def	not able to be travelled through or over.
impassability	sub
	head	impassable
	or	impassableness
	syl	im+2pass+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impassableness	sub
	head	impassable
	or	impassability
	syl	im+1pass+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impassably	sub
	head	impassable
	syl	im+1pass+a:bly
	pos	adv.
impasse	ety	C19: from French; see #7im -#7, pass 
impasse	0.
	syl	im+passe
	pron	<im1pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation in which progress is blocked; an insurmountable difficulty; stalemate; deadlock.
impassible	1.
	syl	im+pas+si:ble
	pron	<im1p@s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not susceptible to pain or injury.
impassible	2.
	syl	im+pas+si:ble
	pron	<im1p@s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	impassive or unmoved.
impassibility	sub
	head	impassible
	or	impassibleness
	syl	im+2pas+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impassibleness	sub
	head	impassible
	or	impassibility
	syl	im+1pas+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impassibly	sub
	head	impassible
	syl	im+1pas+si:bly
	pos	adv.
impassion	0.
	syl	im+pas+sion
	pron	<im1p@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse the passions of; inflame.
impassioned	0.
	syl	im+pas+sioned
	pron	<im1p@S*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled with passion; fiery; inflamed.
	exam	1	an impassioned appeal.
impassionedly	sub
	head	impassioned
	syl	im+1pas+sioned+ly
	pos	adv.
impassionedness	sub
	head	impassioned
	syl	im+1pas+sioned+ness
	pos	n.
impassive	1.
	syl	im+pas+sive
	pron	<im1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not revealing or affected by emotion; reserved.
impassive	2.
	syl	im+pas+sive
	pron	<im1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	calm; serene; imperturbable.
impassive	3.
	syl	im+pas+sive
	pron	<im1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unconscious or insensible.
impassively	sub
	head	impassive
	syl	im+1pas+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
impassiveness	sub
	head	impassive
	or	impassivity
	syl	im+1pas+sive+ness
	pron	<2imp@1siviti>
	pos	n.
impassivity	sub
	head	impassive
	or	impassiveness
	syl	im+pas+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2imp@1siviti>
	pos	n.
impaste	ety	C16: from Italian impastare, from pasta #7paste 
impaste	0.
	syl	im+paste
	pron	<im1pAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply paint thickly to.
impastation	sub
	head	impaste
	syl	im+pas+ta+tion
	pron	<2imp@s1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
impasto	ety	C18: from Italian, from impastare; see #7impaste 
impasto	1.
	syl	im+pas+to
	pron	<im1p@st*u>
	pos	n.
	def	paint applied thickly, so that brush and palette knife marks are evident.
impasto	2.
	syl	im+pas+to
	pron	<im1p@st*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of applying paint in this way.
impatience	1.
	syl	im+pa+tience
	pron	<im1pAS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of patience; intolerance of or irritability with anything that impedes or delays.
impatience	2.
	syl	im+pa+tience
	pron	<im1pAS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	restless desire for change and excitement.
impatiens	ety	C18: New Latin from Latin: impatient; from the fact that the ripe pods burst open when touched
impatiens	infl
	syl	im+pa+ti+ens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impatiens	0.
	syl	im+pa+ti+ens
	pron	<im1pASi2enz>
	pos	n.
	def	any balsaminaceous plant of the genus such as balsam, touch-me-not, and policeman's helmet.
impatient	1.
	syl	im+pa+tient
	pron	<im1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking patience; easily irritated at delay, opposition, etc.
impatient	2.
	syl	im+pa+tient
	pron	<im1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting lack of patience.
	exam	1	an impatient retort.
impatient	3.
	syl	im+pa+tient
	pron	<im1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	intolerant (of) or indignant (at).
	exam	1	impatient of indecision.
impatient	4.
	syl	im+pa+tient
	pron	<im1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	restlessly eager (for something or to do something).
impatiently	sub
	head	impatient
	syl	im+1pa+tient+ly
	pos	adv.
impeach	ety	C14: from Old French empeechier, from Late Latin impedic*_are to entangle, catch, from Latin #7im - (in)+ pedica a fetter, from p*_es foot
impeach	1.
	syl	im+peach
	pron	<im1pEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to bring a charge or accusation against.
impeach	2.
	syl	im+peach
	pron	<im1pEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. criminal law.
	def	to accuse of a crime, esp. of treason or some other offence against the state.
impeach	3.
	syl	im+peach
	pron	<im1pEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to charge (a public official) with an offence committed in office.
impeach	4.
	syl	im+peach
	pron	<im1pEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to challenge or question (a person's honesty, integrity, etc.).
impeacher	sub
	head	impeach
	syl	im+1peach+er
	pos	n.
impeachable	1.
	syl	im+peach+a:ble
	pron	<im1pEC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being im?!peached or accused.
impeachable	2.
	syl	im+peach+a:ble
	pron	<im1pEC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an offence
	def	making a person liable to impeachment.
impeachability	sub
	head	impeachable
	syl	im+2peach+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impeachment	1.
	syl	im+peach+ment
	pron	<im1pECm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Rare. in England
	def	committal by the House of Commons, esp. of a minister of the Crown, for trial by the House of Lords. The last instance occurred in 1805.
impeachment	2.
	syl	im+peach+ment
	pron	<im1pECm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a proceeding brought against a federal government official.
impeachment	3.
	syl	im+peach+ment
	pron	<im1pECm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an accusation or charge.
impeachment	4.
	syl	im+peach+ment
	pron	<im1pECm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	discredit; reproach.
impearl	1.
	syl	im+pearl
	pron	<im1pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to adorn with pearls.
impearl	2.
	syl	im+pearl
	pron	<im1pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to form into pearl-like shapes or drops.
impeccable	ety	C16: from Late Latin impecc*_abilis sinless, from Latin #7im - (not)+ pecc*_are to sin
impeccable	1.
	syl	im+pec+ca:ble
	pron	<im1pek*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	without flaw or error; faultless.
	exam	1	an impeccable record.
impeccable	2.
	syl	im+pec+ca:ble
	pron	<im1pek*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	incapable of sinning.
impeccability	sub
	head	impeccable
	syl	im+2pec+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impeccably	sub
	head	impeccable
	syl	im+1pec+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
impeccant	ety	C18: from #7im - (not)+Latin peccant- , from pecc*_are to sin &- im+#!pec+can+cy n.
impeccant	0.
	syl	im+pec+cant
	pron	<im1pek*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sinning; free from sin.
impecunious	ety	C16: from #7im - (not)+ -pecunious, from Latin pec*_u?!ni*_osus wealthy, from pec*_unia money
impecunious	0.
	syl	im+pe:cu+ni+ous
	pron	<2impi1kju:ni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	without money; penni?!less.
impecuniously	sub
	head	impecunious
	syl	im+pe:1cu+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
impecuniousness	sub
	head	impecunious
	or	impecuniosity
	syl	im+pe:1cu+ni+ous+ness
	pron	<2im?!pikju:ni1ositi>
	pos	n.
impecuniosity	sub
	head	impecunious
	or	impecuniousness
	syl	im+pe:cu+ni+os+i:ty
	pron	<2im?!pikju:ni1ositi>
	pos	n.
impedance	1.
	syl	im+ped+ance
	pron	<im1pEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the opposition to the flow of an alternating current equal to the square root of the sum of the squares of the resistance and the reactance, expressed in ohms. Symbol: {Z}
impedance	2.
	syl	im+ped+ance
	pron	<im1pEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a component that offers impedance.
impedance	3.
	syl	im+ped+ance
	pron	<im1pEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {acoustic impedance}. the ratio of the sound pressure in a medium to the rate of alternating flow of the medium through a specified surface due to the sound wave. Symbol: {Z}
impedance	4.
	syl	im+ped+ance
	pron	<im1pEdNs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mechanical impedance}. the ratio of the mechanical force, acting in the direction of motion, to the velocity of the resulting vibration. Symbol: {Z}
impede	ety	C17: from Latin imped*_ire to hinder, literally: shackle the feet, from p*_es foot
impede	0.
	syl	im+pede
	pron	<im1pEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict or retard in action, progress, etc.; hinder; obstruct.
impeder	sub
	head	impede
	syl	im+1ped+er
	pos	n.
impedingly	sub
	head	impede
	syl	im+1ped+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
impediment	1.
	syl	im+ped:i+ment
	pron	<im1pedim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hindrance or obstruc?!tion.
impediment	2.
	syl	im+ped:i+ment
	pron	<im1pedim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical defect, esp. one of speech, such as a stammer.
impediments	infl
	head	impediment
	or	impedimenta
	syl	im+ped:i+ments
	pron	<-1mAnt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impedimenta	infl
	head	impediment
	or	impediments
	syl	im+ped:i+men+ta
	pron	<-1mAnt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impediment	3.
	syl	im+ped:i+ment
	pron	<-1mAnt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an obstruction to the making of a contract, esp. a contract of marriage by reason of closeness of blood or affinity.
impedimental	sub
	head	impediment
	or	impedimentary
	syl	im+2ped:i+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
impedimentary	sub
	head	impediment
	or	impedimental
	syl	im+2ped:i+1men+tar:y
	pos	adj.
impedimenta	ety	C16: from Latin, plural of imped*_imentum hindrance; see #7impede 
impedimenta	1.
	syl	im+ped:i+men+ta
	pron	<im2pedi1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the baggage and equipment carried by an army.
impedimenta	2.
	syl	im+ped:i+men+ta
	pron	<im2pedi1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any objects or circumstances that impede progress.
impedimenta	3.
	syl	im+ped:i+men+ta
	pron	<im2pedi1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a plural of {impediment} (sense 3).
impel	ety	C15: from Latin impellere to push against, drive forward, from #7im - (in)+ pellere to drive, push, strike
impels	infl
	head	impel
	syl	im+pels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
impelling	infl
	head	impel
	syl	im+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
impelled	infl
	head	impel
	syl	im+pelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
impel	1.
	syl	im+pel
	pron	<im1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge or force (a person) to an action; constrain or motivate.
impel	2.
	syl	im+pel
	pron	<im1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to push, drive, or force into motion.
impellent	sub
	head	impel
	syl	im+1pel+lent
	pos	n. adj.
impeller	1.
	syl	im+pel+ler
	pron	<im1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the vaned rotating disc of a centrifugal pump, compressor, etc.
impeller	2.
	syl	im+pel+ler
	pron	<im1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compressor or centrifugal pump having such an impeller.
impend	ety	C16: from Latin impend*_ere to overhang, from pend*_ere to hang
impend	1.
	syl	im+pend
	pron	<im1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of something threatening
	def	to be about to happen; be imminent.
impend	2.
	syl	im+pend
	pron	<im1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	foll. by over
	def	to be suspended; hang.
impendence	sub
	head	impend
	or	impendency
	syl	im+1pend+ence
	pos	n.
impendency	sub
	head	impend
	or	impendence
	syl	im+1pend+en+cy
	pos	n.
impending	sub
	head	impend
	syl	im+1pend+ing
	pos	adj.
impenetrable	1.
	syl	im+pen+e:tra:ble
	pron	<im1penitr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being pierced through or penetrated.
	exam	1	an impenetrable forest.
impenetrable	2.
	syl	im+pen+e:tra:ble
	pron	<im1penitr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being understood; incomprehensible.
	exam	1	impenetrable jargon.
impenetrable	3.
	syl	im+pen+e:tra:ble
	pron	<im1penitr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being seen through.
	exam	1	impenetrable gloom.
impenetrable	4.
	syl	im+pen+e:tra:ble
	pron	<im1penitr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not susceptible to ideas, influence, etc..
	exam	1	impenetrable ignorance.
impenetrable	5.
	syl	im+pen+e:tra:ble
	pron	<im1penitr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a body
	def	incapable of occupying the same space as another body. &- {im+@!pen+e@.tra@.#!bil+i@.ty} {im+#!pen+e@.tra@.ble+ness}
impenetrably	sub
	head	impenetrable
	syl	im+1pen+e:tra:bly
	pos	adv.
impenitent	0.
	syl	im+pen:i+tent
	pron	<im1penit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sorry or penitent; un?!repentant.
impenitence	sub
	head	impenitent
	syl	im+1pen:i+tence
	pos	n.
impenitency	sub
	head	impenitent
	or	impenitentness
	syl	im+1pen:i+ten+cy
	pos	n.
impenitentness	sub
	head	impenitent
	or	impenitency
	syl	im+1pen:i+tent+ness
	pos	n.
impenitently	sub
	head	impenitent
	syl	im+1pen:i+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
impennate	0.
	syl	im+pen+nate
	pron	<im1penAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of birds
	def	lacking true functional wings or feathers.
imper	0.
	syl	imper.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	imperative.
imperative	ety	C16: from Late Latin imper*_at*_ivus, from Latin imper*_are to command
imperative	1.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely urgent or important; essential.
imperative	2.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	peremptory or authoritative.
	exam	1	an imperative tone of voice.
imperative	3.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {im+per@.a+ti+val} ($Im@!p$er$$#!ta$Iv%@l). denoting a mood of verbs used in giving orders, making requests, etc. In English the verb root without any inflections is the usual form, as for example in
imperative	4.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is urgent or essential.
imperative	5.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an order or command.
imperative	6.a.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperative mood.
imperative	6.b.
	syl	im+per:a+tive
	pron	<im1per*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this mood.
imperatively	sub
	head	imperative
	syl	im+1per:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
imperativeness	sub
	head	imperative
	syl	im+1per:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
imperator	ety	C16: from Latin: commander, from imper*_are to command
imperator	1.a.
	syl	im+pe:ra+tor
	pron	<2imp*1ra:tc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in imperial Rome
	def	a title of the emperor.
imperator	1.b.
	syl	im+pe:ra+tor
	pron	<2imp*1ra:tc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in republican Rome
	def	a temporary title of honour bestowed upon a victorious general.
imperator	2.
	syl	im+pe:ra+tor
	pron	<2imp*1ra:tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {emperor}.
imperatorial	sub
	head	imperator
	syl	im+per:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<im2per*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
imperatorially	sub
	head	imperator
	syl	im+2per:a+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
imperatorship	sub
	head	imperator
	syl	im+pe:1ra+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
imperceptible	0.
	syl	im+per+cep+ti:ble
	pron	<2imp*1septibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	too slight, subtle, gradual, etc., to be perceived.
imperceptibility	sub
	head	imperceptible
	or	imperceptibleness
	syl	im+per+2cep+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imperceptibleness	sub
	head	imperceptible
	or	imperceptibility
	syl	im+per+1cep+ti:ble+ness
	pos	n.
imperceptibly	sub
	head	imperceptible
	syl	im+per+1cep+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
imperception	sub
	head	imperceptive
	syl	im+per+1cep+tion
	pos	n.
imperceptively	sub
	head	imperceptive
	syl	im+per+1cep+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
imperceptivity	sub
	head	imperceptive
	syl	im+per+cep+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
imperceptiveness	sub
	head	imperceptive
	or	impercipience
	syl	im+per+1cep+tive+ness
	pos	n.
impercipience	sub
	head	imperceptive
	or	imperceptiveness
	syl	im+per+1cip:i+ence
	pos	n.
imperf	1.
	syl	imperf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	imperfect.
imperf	2.
	syl	imperf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	of stamps
	def	imperforate.
imperfect	1.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting or characterized by faults, mistakes, etc.; defective.
imperfect	2.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully complete or finished; incomplete; deficient.
imperfect	3.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	lacking functional stamens or pistils.
imperfect	4.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a tense of verbs used most commonly in describing continuous or repeated past actions or events, as for example as opposed to
imperfect	5.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a trust, obligation, etc.
	def	lacking some necessary formality to make effective or binding; incomplete; legally unenforceable. See also { {executory} (sense 1)}.
imperfect	6.a.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cadence
	def	proceeding to the dominant from the tonic, subdominant, or any chord other than the dominant.
imperfect	6.b.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to all intervals other than the fourth, fifth, and octave. Compare { {perfect} (sense 9)}.
imperfect	7.a.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperfect tense.
imperfect	7.b.
	syl	im+per+fect
	pron	<im1pR:fikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this tense.
imperfectly	sub
	head	imperfect
	syl	im+1per+fect+ly
	pos	adv.
imperfectness	sub
	head	imperfect
	syl	im+1per+fect+ness
	pos	n.
imperfect competition	0.
	syl	im+per+fect com+pe:ti+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the market situation that exists when one or more of the necessary conditions for perfect competition do not hold.
imperfection	1.
	syl	im+per+fec+tion
	pron	<2imp*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being imperfect.
imperfection	2.
	syl	im+per+fec+tion
	pron	<2imp*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fault or defect.
imperfective	1.
	syl	im+per+fec+tive
	pron	<2imp*1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting an aspect of the verb in some languages, including English, used to indicate that the action is in progress without regard to its completion. Compare {perfective}.
imperfective	2.a.
	syl	im+per+fec+tive
	pron	<2imp*1fektiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the imperfective aspect of a verb.
imperfective	2.b.
	syl	im+per+fec+tive
	pron	<2imp*1fektiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a verb in this aspect.
imperfectively	sub
	head	imperfective
	syl	im+per+1fec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
imperforate	1.
	syl	im+per+fo+rate
	pron	<im1pR:f*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not perforated.
imperforate	2.
	syl	im+per+fo+rate
	pron	<im1pR:f*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a postage stamp
	def	not provided with perforation or any other means of separation. Abbrev.: {imperf}. Compare {perforate}.
imperforate	3.
	syl	im+per+fo+rate
	pron	<im1pR:f*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bodily part, such as the anus
	def	without the normal opening.
imperforation	sub
	head	imperforate
	syl	im+2per+fo+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
imperial	ety	C14: from Late Latin imperi*_alis, from Latin imperium command, authority, empire
imperial	1.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an empire, emperor, or empress.
imperial	2.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or befitting an emperor; majestic; commanding.
imperial	3.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or exercising supreme authority; imperious.
imperial	4.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of products and commodities
	def	of a superior size or quality.
imperial	5.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually pre?!nominal; of weights, measures, etc.
	def	conforming to standards or definitions legally established in Great Britain.
	exam	1	an imperial gallon.
imperial	6.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various book sizes, esp. 7@2#800405 by 11 inches ({imperial octavo}) or (chiefly Brit.) 11 by 15 inches ({imperial quarto) }.
imperial	7.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of writing or printing paper, 23 by 31 inches (U.S.) or 22 by 30 inches (Brit.).
imperial	8.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Russian gold coin originally worth ten roubles.
imperial	9.a.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a carriage, such as a diligence.
imperial	9.b.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a luggage case carried there.
imperial	10.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a dome that has a point at the top.
imperial	11.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tufted beard popularized by the emperor Napoleon III.
imperial	12.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an imperial family, esp. an emperor or empress.
imperially	sub
	head	imperial
	syl	im+1pe:ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
imperialness	sub
	head	imperial
	syl	im+1pe:ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
Imperial	1.
	syl	Im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to a specified empire, such as the British Empire.
Imperial	2.
	syl	Im+pe:ri:al
	pron	<im1pi*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter or soldier of the Holy Roman Empire.
imperial gallon	0.
	syl	im+pe:ri:al gal+lon
	pos	n.
	def	a formal name for { {gallon} (sense 1)}.
imperialism	1.
	syl	im+pe:ri+al+ism
	pron	<im1pi*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy or practice of extending a state's rule over other territories.
imperialism	2.
	syl	im+pe:ri+al+ism
	pron	<im1pi*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or policy of aggressive behaviour by one state against another.
imperialism	3.
	syl	im+pe:ri+al+ism
	pron	<im1pi*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the extension or attempted extension of authority, influence, power, etc., by any person, country, institution, etc..
	exam	1	cultural imperialism.
imperialism	4.
	syl	im+pe:ri+al+ism
	pron	<im1pi*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of imperial government or rule by an emperor.
imperialism	5.
	syl	im+pe:ri+al+ism
	pron	<im1pi*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit, character, authority, etc., of an empire.
imperialism	6.
	syl	im+pe:ri+al+ism
	pron	<im1pi*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	advocacy of or support for any form of imperialism.
imperialist	sub
	head	imperialism
	syl	im+1pe:ri+al+ist
	pos	adj. n.
imperialistic	sub
	head	imperialism
	syl	im+2pe:ri+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
imperialistically	sub
	head	imperialism
	syl	im+2pe:ri+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
imperil	0.
	syl	im+per+il
	pron	<im1peril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in danger or jeopardy; endanger.
imperilment	sub
	head	imperil
	syl	im+1per+il+ment
	pos	n.
imperious	ety	C16: from Latin imperi*_osus from imperium command, power
imperious	1.
	syl	im+pe:ri+ous
	pron	<im1pi*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	domineering; arrogant; overbearing.
imperious	2.
	syl	im+pe:ri+ous
	pron	<im1pi*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	urgent; imperative.
imperiously	sub
	head	imperious
	syl	im+1pe:ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
imperiousness	sub
	head	imperious
	syl	im+1pe:ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
imperishable	1.
	syl	im+per+ish+a:ble
	pron	<im1periS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to decay or deterioration.
	exam	1	imperishable goods.
imperishable	2.
	syl	im+per+ish+a:ble
	pron	<im1periS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not likely to be forgotten.
	exam	1	imperishable truths.
imperishability	sub
	head	imperishable
	or	imperishableness
	syl	im+2per+ish+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imperishableness	sub
	head	imperishable
	or	imperishability
	syl	im+1per+ish+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
imperishably	sub
	head	imperishable
	syl	im+1per+ish+a:bly
	pos	adv.
imperium	ety	C17: from Latin: command, empire, from imper*_are to command; see #7emperor 
imperia	infl
	head	imperium
	syl	im+pe:ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
imperium	1.
	syl	im+pe:ri:um
	pron	<im1pi*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	the supreme power, held esp. by consuls and emperors, to command and administer in military, judicial, and civil affairs.
imperium	2.
	syl	im+pe:ri:um
	pron	<im1pi*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to command; supreme power.
imperium	3.
	syl	im+pe:ri:um
	pron	<im1pi*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {empire}.
impermanent	0.
	syl	im+per+ma+nent
	pron	<im1pR:m*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permanent; fleeting; transitory.
impermanence	sub
	head	impermanent
	or	impermanency
	syl	im+1per+ma+nence
	pos	n.
impermanency	sub
	head	impermanent
	or	impermanence
	syl	im+1per+ma+nen+cy
	pos	n.
impermanently	sub
	head	impermanent
	syl	im+1per+ma+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
impermeable	0.
	syl	im+per+me:a:ble
	pron	<im1pR:mi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	not allowing the passage of a fluid through interstices; not permeable.
impermeability	sub
	head	impermeable
	or	impermeableness
	syl	im+2per+me:a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impermeableness	sub
	head	impermeable
	or	impermeability
	syl	im+1per+me:a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impermeably	sub
	head	impermeable
	syl	im+1per+me:a:bly
	pos	adv.
impermissible	0.
	syl	im+per+mis+si:ble
	pron	<2imp*1misibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permissible; not allowed.
impermissibility	sub
	head	impermissible
	syl	im+per+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impermissibly	sub
	head	impermissible
	syl	im+per+1mis+si:bly
	pos	adv.
impers	0.
	syl	impers.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	impersonal.
imperscriptible	ety	C19: from #7im - (not)+Latin perscribere to write down
imperscriptible	0.
	syl	im+per+script+i:ble
	pron	<2imp*1skriptibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not supported by written authority.
impersonal	1.
	syl	im+per+son+al
	pron	<im1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	without reference to any individual person; objective.
	exam	1	an impersonal assessment.
impersonal	2.
	syl	im+per+son+al
	pron	<im1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of human warmth or sympathy; cold.
	exam	1	an impersonal manner.
impersonal	3.
	syl	im+per+son+al
	pron	<im1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having human characteristics.
	exam	1	an impersonal God.
impersonal	4.
	syl	im+per+son+al
	pron	<im1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a verb
	def	having no logical subject. Usually in English the pronoun is used in such cases as a grammatical subject, as for example in
impersonal	5.
	syl	im+per+son+al
	pron	<im1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a pronoun
	def	not denoting a person.
impersonality	sub
	head	impersonal
	syl	im+2per+son+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
impersonally	sub
	head	impersonal
	syl	im+1per+son+al+ly
	pos	adv.
impersonalise	alt
	head	impersonalize
	or	impersonalize
	syl	im+per+son+al+ise
	pron	<im1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
impersonalize	0.
	or	impersonalise
	syl	im+per+son+al+ize
	pron	<im1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make impersonal, esp. to rid of such human characteristics as sympathy, warmth, etc.; dehumanize.
impersonalization	sub
	head	impersonalize
	or	impersonalisation
	syl	im+2per+son+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
impersonalisation	sub
	head	impersonalize
	or	impersonalization
	syl	im+2per+son+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
impersonate	1.
	syl	im+per+son+ate
	pron	<im1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pretend to be (another person).
impersonate	2.
	syl	im+per+son+ate
	pron	<im1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imitate the character, mannerisms, etc., of (another person).
impersonate	3.
	syl	im+per+son+ate
	pron	<im1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to play the part or character of.
impersonate	4.
	syl	im+per+son+ate
	pron	<im1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {personify}.
impersonation	sub
	head	impersonate
	syl	im+2per+son:1a+tion
	pos	n.
impersonator	sub
	head	impersonate
	syl	im+1per+son:2a+tor
	pos	n.
impertinency	alt
	head	impertinence
	or	impertinence
	syl	im+per+ti+nen+cy
	pos	n.
impertinence	1.
	or	impertinency
	syl	im+per+ti+nence
	pron	<im1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	disrespectful behaviour or language; rudeness; insolence.
impertinence	2.
	or	impertinency
	syl	im+per+ti+nence
	pron	<im1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an impertinent act, gesture, etc.
impertinence	3.
	or	impertinency
	syl	im+per+ti+nence
	pron	<im1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lack of pertinence; irrelevance; inappropriateness.
impertinent	ety	C14: from Latin impertin*_ens not belonging, from Latin #7im - (not)+ pertin*_ere to be relevant; see #7pertain 
impertinent	1.
	syl	im+per+ti+nent
	pron	<im1pR:tin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rude; insolent; impudent.
impertinent	2.
	syl	im+per+ti+nent
	pron	<im1pR:tin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	irrelevant or inappropriate.
impertinently	sub
	head	impertinent
	syl	im+1per+ti+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
imperturbable	0.
	syl	im+per+turb+a:ble
	pron	<2impR:1tR:b*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily perturbed; calm; unruffled.
imperturbability	sub
	head	imperturbable
	or	imperturbableness
	syl	im+per+2turb+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imperturbableness	sub
	head	imperturbable
	or	imperturbability
	syl	im+per+1turb+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
imperturbably	sub
	head	imperturbable
	syl	im+per+1turb+a:bly
	pos	adv.
imperturbation	sub
	head	imperturbable
	syl	im+per+tur+ba+tion
	pron	<2impR:tR:1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
imperviable	alt
	head	impervious
	or	impervious
	syl	im+per+vi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
impervious	1.
	or	imperviable
	syl	im+per+vi+ous
	pron	<im1pR:vi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be penetrated, as by water, light, etc.; impermeable.
impervious	2.
	or	imperviable
	syl	im+per+vi+ous
	pron	<im1pR:vi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by to
	def	not able to be influenced (by) or not receptive (to).
	exam	1	impervious to argument.
imperviously	sub
	head	impervious
	syl	im+1per+vi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
imperviousness	sub
	head	impervious
	syl	im+1per+vi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
impetigo	ety	C16: from Latin: scabby eruption, from impetere to assail; see #7impetus ; for form, compare #7vertigo 
impetigo	0.
	syl	im+pe:ti+go
	pron	<2impi1tIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a contagious bacterial skin disease characterized by the formation of pustules that develop into yellowish crusty sores.
impetiginous	sub
	head	impetigo
	syl	im+pe:tig:i+nous
	pron	<2impi1tiJin*s>
	pos	adj.
impetrate	ety	C16: from Latin impetr*_are to procure by entreaty, from -petr*_are, from patr*_are to bring to pass, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin pater a father
impetrate	1.
	syl	im+pe:trate
	pron	<1impi2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to supplicate or entreat for, esp. by prayer.
impetrate	2.
	syl	im+pe:trate
	pron	<1impi2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to obtain by prayer.
impetration	sub
	head	impetrate
	syl	im+pe:1tra+tion
	pos	n.
impetrative	sub
	head	impetrate
	syl	im+pe:tra+tive
	pos	adj.
impetrator	sub
	head	impetrate
	syl	im+pe:2tra+tor
	pos	n.
impetuous	ety	C14: from Late Latin impetu*_osus violent; see #7impetus 
impetuous	1.
	syl	im+pet:u+ous
	pron	<im1petju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to act without consideration; rash; impulsive.
impetuous	2.
	syl	im+pet:u+ous
	pron	<im1petju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from or characterized by rashness or haste.
impetuous	3.
	syl	im+pet:u+ous
	pron	<im1petju*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	moving with great force or violence; rushing.
	exam	1	the impetuous stream hurtled down the valley.
impetuously	sub
	head	impetuous
	syl	im+1pet:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
impetuousness	sub
	head	impetuous
	or	impetuosity
	syl	im+1pet:u+ous+ness
	pron	<im2petju1ositi>
	pos	n.
impetuosity	sub
	head	impetuous
	or	impetuousness
	syl	im+pet:u+os+i:ty
	pron	<im2petju1ositi>
	pos	n.
impetus	ety	C17: from Latin: attack, from impetere to assail, from #7im - (in)+ petere to make for, seek out
impetuses	infl
	head	impetus
	syl	im+pe:tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impetus	1.
	syl	im+pe:tus
	pron	<1impit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an impelling movement or force; incentive or impulse; stimulus.
impetus	2.
	syl	im+pe:tus
	pron	<1impit*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the force that sets a body in motion or that tends to resist changes in a body's motion.
imperf	alt
	head	impf
	or	impf
	syl	imperf.
impf	0.
	or	imperf
	syl	impf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	imperfect.
imp gall	alt
	head	imp gal
	or	imp gal
	syl	imp. gall.
imp gal	0.
	or	imp gall
	syl	imp. gal.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	imperial gallon.
Imphal	0.
	syl	Im+phal
	pron	<im1fa:l>, <1imf*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, capital of Manipur Territory, on the Manipur River: formerly the seat of the Manipur kings. Pop.: 100366 (1971).
impi	ety	C19: from Zulu
impi	infl
	or	impies
	syl	im:pi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impies	infl
	head	impi
	or	impi
	syl	im:pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impi	0.
	syl	im:pi
	pron	<1impi>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of Bantu warriors.
impieties	infl
	head	impiety
	syl	im+pi+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impiety	1.
	syl	im+pi+e:ty
	pron	<im1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of reverence or proper respect for a god.
impiety	2.
	syl	im+pi+e:ty
	pron	<im1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	any lack of proper respect.
impiety	3.
	syl	im+pi+e:ty
	pron	<im1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an impious act.
impinge	ety	C16: from Latin impingere to drive at, dash against, from pangere to fasten, drive in
impinge	1.
	syl	im+pinge
	pron	<im1pinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to encroach or infringe; trespass.
	exam	1	to impinge on someone's time.
impinge	2.
	syl	im+pinge
	pron	<im1pinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on, against, or upon
	def	to collide (with); strike.
impingement	sub
	head	impinge
	syl	im+1pinge+ment
	pos	n.
impinger	sub
	head	impinge
	syl	im+1ping+er
	pos	n.
impingement attack	0.
	syl	im+pinge+ment at+tack
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a form of corrosion of metals caused by erosion of the oxide layer by a moving fluid in which there are suspended particles or air bubbles.
impious	1.
	syl	im+pi+ous
	pron	<1impi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking piety or reverence for a god; ungodly.
impious	2.
	syl	im+pi+ous
	pron	<1impi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking respect; undutiful.
impiously	sub
	head	impious
	syl	im+pi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
impiousness	sub
	head	impious
	syl	im+pi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
impish	0.
	syl	imp+ish
	pron	<1impiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling an imp; mischievous.
impishly	sub
	head	impish
	syl	imp+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
impishness	sub
	head	impish
	syl	imp+ish+ness
	pos	n.
implacable	1.
	syl	im+plac+a:ble
	pron	<im1pl@k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being placated or pacified; unappeasable.
implacable	2.
	syl	im+plac+a:ble
	pron	<im1pl@k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflexible; intractable.
implacability	sub
	head	implacable
	or	implacableness
	syl	im+2plac+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
implacableness	sub
	head	implacable
	or	implacability
	syl	im+1plac+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
implacably	sub
	head	implacable
	syl	im+1plac+a:bly
	pos	adv.
implacental	0.
	syl	im+pla+cen+tal
	pron	<2impl*1sentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {aplacental}.
implant	1.
	syl	im+plant
	pron	<im1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish firmly; inculcate; instil.
	exam	1	to implant sound moral principles.
implant	2.
	syl	im+plant
	pron	<im1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plant or embed; infix; entrench.
implant	3.a.
	syl	im+plant
	pron	<im1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to graft (a tissue, etc.) into the body.
implant	3.b.
	syl	im+plant
	pron	<im1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (a radioactive substance, hormone, etc.) into the tissues.
implant	4.
	syl	im+plant
	pron	<1im2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	anything implanted, esp. surgically, such as a tissue graft.
implanter	sub
	head	implant
	syl	im+1plant+er
	pos	n.
implantation	1.
	syl	im+plan+ta+tion
	pron	<2impla:n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of implanting or the state of being implanted.
implantation	2.
	syl	im+plan+ta+tion
	pron	<2impla:n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attachment of the blastocyst of a mammalian embryo to the wall of the uterus of the mother.
implausible	0.
	syl	im+plau+si:ble
	pron	<im1plc:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not plausible; provoking disbelief; unlikely.
implausibility	sub
	head	implausible
	or	implausibleness
	syl	im+2plau+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
implausibleness	sub
	head	implausible
	or	implausibility
	syl	im+1plau+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
implausibly	sub
	head	implausible
	syl	im+1plau+si:bly
	pos	adv.
implead	ety	C13: from Anglo-French empleder; see #7im -#7, plead 
implead	1.a.
	syl	im+plead
	pron	<im1plEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, rare.
	def	to sue or prosecute.
implead	1.b.
	syl	im+plead
	pron	<im1plEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, rare.
	def	to bring an action against.
implead	2.
	syl	im+plead
	pron	<im1plEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law, rare.
	def	to accuse.
impleadable	sub
	head	implead
	syl	im+1plead+a:ble
	pos	adj.
implement	ety	C17: from Late Latin impl*_ementum, literally: a filling up, from Latin impl*_ere to fill up, satisfy, fulfil
implement	1.
	syl	im+ple+ment
	pron	<1implim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of equipment; tool or utensil.
	exam	1	gardening implements.
implement	2.
	syl	im+ple+ment
	pron	<1implim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to achieve a purpose; agent.
implement	3.
	syl	im+ple+ment
	pron	<1impli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out; put into action; perform.
	exam	1	to implement a plan.
implement	4.
	syl	im+ple+ment
	pron	<1impli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to supply with tools.
implement	5.
	syl	im+ple+ment
	pron	<1impli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to complete, satisfy, or fulfil.
implemental	sub
	head	implement
	syl	im+ple+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
implementation	sub
	head	implement
	syl	im+ple+men+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
implementer	sub
	head	implement
	or	implementor
	syl	im+ple+2ment+er
	pos	n.
implementor	sub
	head	implement
	or	implementer
	syl	im+ple+2men+tor
	pos	n.
implicate	ety	C16: from Latin implic*_are to involve, from #7im -#7+ plic*_are to fold
implicate	1.
	syl	im+pli+cate
	pron	<1impli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show to be involved, esp. in a crime.
implicate	2.
	syl	im+pli+cate
	pron	<1impli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to involve as a necessary inference; imply.
	exam	1	his protest implicated censure by the authorities.
implicate	3.
	syl	im+pli+cate
	pron	<1impli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect intimately.
	exam	1	this news implicates my decision.
implicate	4.
	syl	im+pli+cate
	pron	<1impli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to intertwine or entangle.
implicative	sub
	head	implicate
	syl	im+plic:a+tive
	pron	<im1plik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
implicatively	sub
	head	implicate
	syl	im+1plic:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
implication	1.
	syl	im+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2impli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of implicating or the state of being implicated.
implication	2.
	syl	im+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2impli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is implied; suggestion.
	exam	1	the implication of your silence is that you're bored.
implication	3.
	syl	im+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2impli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a relation between two propositions, such that the second can be logically deduced from the first.
implicational	sub
	head	implication
	syl	im+pli+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
implicit	ety	C16: from Latin implicitus, variant of implic*_atus interwoven; see #7implicate 
implicit	1.
	syl	im+plic+it
	pron	<im1plisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not explicit; implied; indirect.
	exam	1	there was implicit criticism in his voice.
implicit	2.
	syl	im+plic+it
	pron	<im1plisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	absolute and unreserved; unquestioning.
	exam	1	you have implicit trust in him.
implicit	3.
	syl	im+plic+it
	pron	<im1plisit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by in
	def	contained or inherent.
	exam	1	to bring out the anger implicit in the argument.
implicit	4.
	syl	im+plic+it
	pron	<im1plisit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function
	def	having an equation of the form f =0, in which cannot be directly expressed in terms of as in + %2+ %3 %2=0. Compare { {explicit} (sense 3)}.
implicit	5.
	syl	im+plic+it
	pron	<im1plisit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	intertwined.
implicitly	sub
	head	implicit
	syl	im+1plic+it+ly
	pos	adv.
implicitness	sub
	head	implicit
	or	implicity
	syl	im+1plic+it+ness
	pos	n.
implicity	sub
	head	implicit
	or	implicitness
	syl	im+1plic+i:ty
	pos	n.
implied	0.
	syl	im+plied
	pron	<im1plId>
	pos	adj.
	def	hinted at or suggested; not directly expressed.
	exam	1	an implied criticism.
implode	ety	C19: from #7im -#7+ (#7ex) #7plode 
implode	1.
	syl	im+plode
	pron	<im1pl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to collapse or cause to collapse inwards in a violent manner as a result of external pressure.
	exam	1	the vacuum flask imploded.
implode	2.
	syl	im+plode
	pron	<im1pl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce (a consonant) with or by implosion.
implode	xref
	syl	im+plode
	pron	<im1pl*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	Compare {explode}.
implore	ety	C16: from Latin impl*_or*_are, from #7im -#7+ pl*_or*_are to bewail
implore	1.
	syl	im+plore
	pron	<im1plc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beg or ask (someone) earnestly (to do something); plead with; beseech.
implore	2.
	syl	im+plore
	pron	<im1plc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask earnestly or piteously for; supplicate; beg.
	exam	1	to implore someone's mercy.
imploration	sub
	head	implore
	syl	im+plo+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
imploratory	sub
	head	implore
	syl	im+1plo+ra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
implorer	sub
	head	implore
	syl	im+1plor+er
	pos	n.
imploringly	sub
	head	implore
	syl	im+1plor+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
implosion	1.
	syl	im+plo+sion
	pron	<im1pl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of imploding.
	exam	1	the implosion of a light bulb.
implosion	2.
	syl	im+plo+sion
	pron	<im1pl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the suction or inhalation of breath employed in the pronunciation of an ingressive consonant.
implosive	1.
	syl	im+plo+sive
	pron	<im1pl*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	pronounced by or with implosion.
implosive	2.
	syl	im+plo+sive
	pron	<im1pl*usiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an implosive consonant.
implosively	sub
	head	implosive
	syl	im+1plo+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
imply	ety	C14: from Old French emplier, from Latin implic*_are to involve; see #7implicate #e Usage. See at infer.
implies	infl
	head	imply
	syl	im+plies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
implying	infl
	head	imply
	syl	im+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
implied	infl
	head	imply
	syl	im+plied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
imply	1.
	syl	im+ply
	pron	<im1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to express or indicate by a hint; suggest.
	exam	1	what are you implying by that remark??
imply	2.
	syl	im+ply
	pron	<im1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to suggest or involve as a necessary consequence or connotation.
imply	3.
	syl	im+ply
	pron	<im1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to entangle or enfold.
impolder	ety	C19: from Dutch inpolderen, see #7in -%2, #7polder 
impoldempolder	alt
	head	impolder
	or	impolder
	syl	im+pol+dem+pol+der
	pos	vb.
impolder	0.
	or	impoldempolder
	syl	im+pol+der
	pron	<im1p*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make into a polder; reclaim (land) from the sea.
impolicies	infl
	head	impolicy
	syl	im+pol:i+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impolicy	0.
	syl	im+pol:i+cy
	pron	<im1polisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of being unjudicious or impolitic.
impolite	0.
	syl	im+po+lite
	pron	<2imp*1lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	discourteous; rude; uncivil.
impolitely	sub
	head	impolite
	syl	im+po+1lite+ly
	pos	adv.
impoliteness	sub
	head	impolite
	syl	im+po+1lite+ness
	pos	n.
impolitic	0.
	syl	im+pol:i+tic
	pron	<im1politik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not politic or expedient; unwise.
impoliticly	sub
	head	impolitic
	syl	im+1pol:i+tic+ly
	pos	adv.
impoliticness	sub
	head	impolitic
	syl	im+1pol:i+tic+ness
	pos	n.
imponderabilia	ety	C20: New Latin
imponderabilia	0.
	syl	im+pon+de:ra+bil:i:a
	pron	<im2pond*r*1bili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	imponderables.
imponderable	1.
	syl	im+pon+der+a:ble
	pron	<im1pond*r*bL>, <-dr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be weighed or assessed.
imponderable	2.
	syl	im+pon+der+a:ble
	pron	<im1pond*r*bL>, <-dr*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something difficult or impossible to assess.
imponderability	sub
	head	imponderable
	or	imponderableness
	syl	im+2pon+der+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imponderableness	sub
	head	imponderable
	or	imponderability
	syl	im+1pon+der+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
imponderably	sub
	head	imponderable
	syl	im+1pon+der+a:bly
	pos	adv.
imponent	0.
	syl	im+po+nent
	pron	<im1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who imposes a duty, etc.
import	ety	C15: from Latin import*_are to carry in, from #7im -#7+ port*_are to carry
import	1.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<im1pc:t>, <1impc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to buy or bring in (goods or services) from a foreign country. Compare {export}.
import	2.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<im1pc:t>, <1impc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring in from an outside source.
	exam	1	to import foreign words into the language.
import	3.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<im1pc:t>, <1impc:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to signify or be significant; mean; convey.
	exam	1	to import doom.
import	4.a.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	goods ({visible imports}) or services ({invisible imports}) that are bought from foreign countries.
import	4.b.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an import licence.
import	5.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	significance or importance.
	exam	1	a man of great import.
import	6.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	meaning or signification.
import	7.
	syl	im+port
	pron	<1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	a sportsman who is not native to the area where he plays.
importable	sub
	head	import
	syl	im+1port+a:ble
	pos	adj.
importability	sub
	head	import
	syl	im+2port+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
importer	sub
	head	import
	syl	im+1port+er
	pos	n.
importance	1.
	syl	im+por+tance
	pron	<im1pc:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being important; significance.
importance	2.
	syl	im+por+tance
	pron	<im1pc:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	social status; standing; esteem.
	exam	1	a man of importance.
importance	3.a.
	syl	im+por+tance
	pron	<im1pc:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	meaning or signification.
importance	3.b.
	syl	im+por+tance
	pron	<im1pc:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	an important matter.
importance	3.c.
	syl	im+por+tance
	pron	<im1pc:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	importunity.
important	ety	C16: from Old Italian importante, from Medieval Latin import*_are to signify, be of consequence, from Latin: to carry in; see #7import 
important	1.
	syl	im+por+tant
	pron	<im1pc:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great significance or value; outstanding.
	exam	1	Voltaire is an important writer.
important	2.
	syl	im+por+tant
	pron	<im1pc:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of social sig?!nificance; notable; eminent; esteemed.
	exam	1	an important man in the town.
important	3.
	syl	im+por+tant
	pron	<im1pc:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	specially relevant or of great concern (to); valued highly (by).
	exam	1	your wishes are important to me.
important	4.
	syl	im+por+tant
	pron	<im1pc:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {importunate}.
importantly	sub
	head	important
	syl	im+1por+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
importation	1.
	syl	im+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2impc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, business, or process of importing goods or services.
importation	2.
	syl	im+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2impc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imported product or service.
importunate	1.
	syl	im+por+tu+nate
	pron	<im1pc:tjunit>
	pos	adj.
	def	persistent or demanding; insistent.
importunate	2.
	syl	im+por+tu+nate
	pron	<im1pc:tjunit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	troublesome; annoying.
importunately	sub
	head	importunate
	syl	im+1por+tu+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
importunateness	sub
	head	importunate
	syl	im+1por+tu+nate+ness
	pos	n.
importune	ety	C16: from Latin import*_unus tiresome, from im- {#7in -%1}#7+ -port*_unus as in opport*_unus #7opportune 
importune	1.
	syl	im+por+tune
	pron	<im1pc:tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harass with persistent requests; demand of (someone) insistently.
importune	2.
	syl	im+por+tune
	pron	<im1pc:tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beg for persistently; request with insistence.
importune	3.a.
	syl	im+por+tune
	pron	<im1pc:tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anger or annoy.
importune	3.b.
	syl	im+por+tune
	pron	<im1pc:tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force; impel.
importunely	sub
	head	importune
	syl	im+1por+tune+ly
	pos	adv.
importuner	sub
	head	importune
	syl	im+1por+tun+er
	pos	n.
importunity	sub
	head	importune
	or	importunacy
	syl	im+por+1tu+ni:ty
	pos	n.
importunacy	sub
	head	importune
	or	importunity
	syl	im+1por+tu+na+cy
	pos	n.
impose	ety	C15: from Old French imposer, from Latin imp*_onere to place upon, from p*_onere to place, set
impose	1.
	syl	im+pose
	pron	<im1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to establish as something to be obeyed or complied with; enforce.
	exam	1	to impose a tax on the people.
impose	2.
	syl	im+pose
	pron	<im1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to force (oneself, one's presence, etc.) on another or others; obtrude.
impose	3.
	syl	im+pose
	pron	<im1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to take advantage, as of a person or quality.
	exam	1	to impose on someone's kindness.
impose	4.
	syl	im+pose
	pron	<im1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to arrange (pages, type, etc.) for locking into a chase so that after printing and folding the pages will be in the correct order.
impose	5.
	syl	im+pose
	pron	<im1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to pass off deceptively; foist.
	exam	1	to impose a hoax on someone.
impose	6.
	syl	im+pose
	pron	<im1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon; of a bishop or priest
	def	to lay (the hands) on the head of a candidate for certain sacraments.
imposable	sub
	head	impose
	syl	im+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
imposer	sub
	head	impose
	syl	im+1pos+er
	pos	n.
imposing	0.
	syl	im+pos+ing
	pron	<im1p*uziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	grand or impressive.
	exam	1	an imposing building.
imposingly	sub
	head	imposing
	syl	im+1pos+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
imposingness	sub
	head	imposing
	syl	im+1pos+ing+ness
	pos	n.
imposing stable	alt
	head	imposing stone
	or	imposing stone
	syl	im+pos+ing sta+ble
	pos	n.
imposing stone	0.
	or	imposing stable
	syl	im+pos+ing stone
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a flat hard surface upon which pages are imposed.
imposition	1.
	syl	im+po+si+tion
	pron	<2imp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of imposing.
imposition	2.
	syl	im+po+si+tion
	pron	<2imp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is imposed, esp. (in Britain) a task set as a school punishment.
imposition	3.
	syl	im+po+si+tion
	pron	<2imp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of pages for printing so that the finished work will have its pages in the correct order.
impossibilities	infl
	head	impossibility
	syl	im+pos+si:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impossibility	1.
	syl	im+pos+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<im2pos*1biliti>, <2impos->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being impossible.
impossibility	2.
	syl	im+pos+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<im2pos*1biliti>, <2impos->
	pos	n.
	def	something that is impossible.
impossible	1.
	syl	im+pos+si:ble
	pron	<im1pos*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being done, undertaken, or experienced.
impossible	2.
	syl	im+pos+si:ble
	pron	<im1pos*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of occurring or happening.
impossible	3.
	syl	im+pos+si:ble
	pron	<im1pos*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	absurd or inconceivable; unreasonable.
	exam	1	it's impossible to think of him as a bishop.
impossible	4.
	syl	im+pos+si:ble
	pron	<im1pos*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	intolerable; outrageous.
	exam	1	those children are impossible.
impossibleness	sub
	head	impossible
	syl	im+1pos+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impossibly	sub
	head	impossible
	syl	im+1pos+si:bly
	pos	adv.
impost	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin impostus tax, from Latin impositus imposed; see #7impose 
impost	H1.1.
	syl	im+post
	pron	<1imp*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax, esp. a customs duty.
impost	H1.2.
	syl	im+post
	pron	<1imp*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	the specific weight that a particular horse must carry in a handicap race.
impost	H1.3.
	syl	im+post
	pron	<1imp*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to classify (imported goods) according to the duty payable on them.
imposter	sub
	head	impost
	syl	im+post+er
	pos	n.
impost	ety	C17: from French imposte, from Latin impositus placed upon; see #7impose 
impost	H2.0.
	syl	im+post
	pron	<1imp*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a member at the top of a wall, pier, or column that supports an arch, esp. one that has a projecting moulding.
impostor	ety	C16: from Late Latin: deceiver; see #7impose 
imposter	alt
	head	impostor
	or	impostor
	syl	im+post+er
	pron	<im1post*>
	pos	n.
impostor	0.
	or	imposter
	syl	im+pos+tor
	pron	<im1post*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deceives others, esp. by assuming a false identity; charlatan.
impostume	ety	C15: from Old French empostume, from Late Latin apost*_ema, from Greek, literally: separation (of pus), from aphistanai to remove, from histanai to stand
imposthume	alt
	head	impostume
	or	impostume
	syl	im+pos+thume
	pron	<im1posTu:m>
	pos	n.
impostume	0.
	or	imposthume
	syl	im+pos+tume
	pron	<im1postju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {abscess}.
imposture	ety	C16: from French, from Late Latin impost*_ura, from Latin imp*_onere; see #7impose 
imposture	0.
	syl	im+pos+ture
	pron	<im1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of deceiving others, esp. by assuming a false identity.
impostrous	sub
	head	imposture
	syl	im+pos+trous
	pron	<im1postr*s>
	pos	adj.
impostorous	sub
	head	imposture
	or	imposturous
	syl	im+pos+tor+ous
	pron	<im1post*r*s>
	pos	adj.
imposturous	sub
	head	imposture
	or	impostorous
	syl	im+1pos+tur+ous
	pos	adj.
impotent	1.
	syl	im+po+tent
	pron	<1imp*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often takes an infinitive
	def	lacking sufficient strength; powerless.
impotent	2.
	syl	im+po+tent
	pron	<1imp*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of males
	def	unable to perform sexual intercourse.
impotent	3.
	syl	im+po+tent
	pron	<1imp*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	lacking self-control; unrestrained.
impotence	sub
	head	impotent
	syl	im+po+tence
	pos	n.
impotency	sub
	head	impotent
	or	impotentness
	syl	im+po+ten+cy
	pos	n.
impotentness	sub
	head	impotent
	or	impotency
	syl	im+po+tent+ness
	pos	n.
impotently	sub
	head	impotent
	syl	im+po+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
impound	1.
	syl	im+pound
	pron	<im1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine (stray animals, illegally parked cars, etc.) in a pound.
impound	2.a.
	syl	im+pound
	pron	<im1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize (chattels, etc.) by legal right.
impound	2.b.
	syl	im+pound
	pron	<im1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take possession of (a document, evidence, etc.) and hold in legal custody.
impound	3.
	syl	im+pound
	pron	<im1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collect (water) in a reservoir or dam, as for irrigation.
impound	4.
	syl	im+pound
	pron	<im1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize or appropriate.
impoundable	sub
	head	impound
	syl	im+1pound+a:ble
	pos	adj.
impoundage	sub
	head	impound
	or	impoundment
	syl	im+1pound+age
	pos	n.
impoundment	sub
	head	impound
	or	impoundage
	syl	im+?!1pound+ment
	pos	n.
impounder	sub
	head	impound
	syl	im+1pound+er
	pos	n.
impoverish	ety	C15: from Old French empovrir, from povre #7poor 
impovempoverish	alt
	head	impoverish
	or	impoverish
	syl	im+pov+em+pov+er+ish
	pron	<im1pov*riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
impoverish	1.
	or	impovempoverish
	syl	im+pov+er+ish
	pron	<im1pov*riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make poor or diminish the quality of.
	exam	1	to impoverish society by cutting the grant to the arts.
impoverish	2.
	or	impovempoverish
	syl	im+pov+er+ish
	pron	<im1pov*riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (soil, etc.) of fertility.
impoverisher	sub
	head	impoverish
	or	impovempoverisher
	syl	im+1pov+er+ish+er
	pos	n.
impovempoverisher	sub
	head	impoverish
	or	impoverisher
	syl	im+pov+em+1pov+er+ish+er
	pos	n.
impoverishment	sub
	head	impoverish
	or	impovempoverishment
	syl	im+1pov+er+ish+ment
	pos	n.
impovempoverishment	sub
	head	impoverish
	or	impoverishment
	syl	im+pov+em+1pov+er+ish+ment
	pos	n.
impower	0.
	syl	im+pow+er
	pron	<im1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {empower}.
impracticable	1.
	syl	im+prac+ti+ca:ble
	pron	<im1pr@ktik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being put into practice or accomplished; not feasible.
impracticable	2.
	syl	im+prac+ti+ca:ble
	pron	<im1pr@ktik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsuitable for a desired use; unfit.
impracticable	3.
	syl	im+prac+ti+ca:ble
	pron	<im1pr@ktik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {intractable}.
impracticability	sub
	head	impracticable
	or	impracticableness
	syl	im+2prac+ti+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impracticableness	sub
	head	impracticable
	or	impracticability
	syl	im+1prac+ti+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impracticably	sub
	head	impracticable
	syl	im+1prac+ti+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
impractical	1.
	syl	im+prac+ti+cal
	pron	<im1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not practical or workable.
	exam	1	an impractical solution.
impractical	2.
	syl	im+prac+ti+cal
	pron	<im1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not given to practical matters or gifted with practical skills.
	exam	1	he is intelligent but too impractical for commercial work.
impracticality	sub
	head	impractical
	or	impracticalness
	syl	im+2prac+ti+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
impracticalness	sub
	head	impractical
	or	impracticality
	syl	im+1prac+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
impractically	sub
	head	impractical
	syl	im+1prac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
imprecate	ety	C17: from Latin imprec*_ar*_i to invoke, from im- {#7in -%2}#7+ prec*_ar*_i to #7pray 
imprecate	1.
	syl	im+pre+cate
	pron	<1impri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swear, curse, or blaspheme.
imprecate	2.
	syl	im+pre+cate
	pron	<1impri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invoke or bring down (evil, a curse, etc.).
	exam	1	to imprecate disaster on the ship.
imprecate	3.
	syl	im+pre+cate
	pron	<1impri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a curse on.
imprecatory	sub
	head	imprecate
	syl	im+pre+2ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
imprecation	1.
	syl	im+pre+ca+tion
	pron	<2impri1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of imprecating.
imprecation	2.
	syl	im+pre+ca+tion
	pron	<2impri1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a malediction; curse.
imprecise	0.
	syl	im+pre+cise
	pron	<2impri1sIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	not precise; inexact or inaccu?!rate.
imprecisely	sub
	head	imprecise
	syl	im+pre+1cise+ly
	pos	adv.
imprecision	sub
	head	imprecise
	or	impreciseness
	syl	im+pre+ci+sion
	pron	<2impri1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
impreciseness	sub
	head	imprecise
	or	imprecision
	syl	im+pre+1cise+ness
	pos	n.
impregnable	ety	C15 imprenable, from Old French, from #7im - (not)+ prenable able to be taken, from prendre to take
impregnable	H1.1.
	syl	im+preg+na:ble
	pron	<im1pregn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be broken into or taken by force.
	exam	1	an impregnable castle.
impregnable	H1.2.
	syl	im+preg+na:ble
	pron	<im1pregn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be shaken or overcome.
	exam	1	impregnable self-confidence.
impregnable	H1.3.
	syl	im+preg+na:ble
	pron	<im1pregn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being refuted.
	exam	1	an impregnable argument.
impregnability	sub
	head	impregnable
	or	impregnableness
	syl	im+2preg+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impregnableness	sub
	head	impregnable
	or	impregnability
	syl	im+1preg+na:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impregnably	sub
	head	impregnable
	syl	im+1preg+na:bly
	pos	adv.
impregnatable	alt
	head	impregnable
	or	impregnable
	syl	im+preg+na+ta:ble
	pron	<im1pregn*bL>, <2im?!preg1nAt*bL>, <2im?!preg1nAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
impregnable	H2.0.
	or	impregnatable
	syl	im+preg+na:ble
	pron	<im1pregn*bL>, <2im?!preg1nAt*bL>, <2im?!preg1nAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be impregnated; fertile.
impregnate	ety	C17: from Late Latin impraegn*_are to make pregnant, from Latin im- {#7in -%2}#7+ praegnans #7pregnant 
impregnate	1.
	syl	im+preg+nate
	pron	<1impreg2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to saturate, soak, or infuse.
	exam	1	to impregnate a cloth with detergent.
impregnate	2.
	syl	im+preg+nate
	pron	<1impreg2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imbue or permeate; pervade.
impregnate	3.
	syl	im+preg+nate
	pron	<1impreg2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to conceive; make pregnant.
impregnate	4.
	syl	im+preg+nate
	pron	<1impreg2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fertilize (an ovum).
impregnate	5.
	syl	im+preg+nate
	pron	<1impreg2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (land, soil, etc.) fruitful.
impregnate	6.
	syl	im+preg+nate
	pron	<im1pregnit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	pregnant or fertilized.
impregnation	sub
	head	impregnate
	syl	im+preg+1na+tion
	pos	n.
impregnator	sub
	head	impregnate
	syl	im+1preg+na+tor
	pos	n.
impresa	ety	C16: from Italian, literally: undertaking, hence deed of chivalry, motto, from imprendere to undertake; see #7emprise 
imprese	alt
	head	impresa
	or	impresa
	syl	im+prese
	pron	<im1prEz>
	pos	n.
impresa	0.
	or	imprese
	syl	im+pre+sa
	pron	<im1prAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an emblem or device, usually a motto, as on a coat of arms.
impresario	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: one who undertakes; see #7impresa 
impresarios	infl
	head	impresario
	syl	im+pre+sa+ri:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impresario	1.
	syl	im+pre+sa+ri:o
	pron	<2impr*1sa:ri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a producer or sponsor of public entertainments, esp. musical or theatrical ones.
impresario	2.
	syl	im+pre+sa+ri:o
	pron	<2impr*1sa:ri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the director or manager of an opera, ballet, or other perform?!ing company.
imprescriptible	0.
	syl	im+pre+scrip+ti:ble
	pron	<2impri1skript*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	immune or exempt from prescription.
imprescriptibility	sub
	head	imprescriptible
	syl	im+pre+2scrip+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imprescriptibly	sub
	head	imprescriptible
	syl	im+pre+1scrip+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
impress	ety	C14: from Latin imprimere to press into, imprint, from premere to {#7press %1}
impress	H1.1.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<im1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an impression on; have a strong, lasting, or favourable effect on.
	exam	1	I am impressed by your work.
impress	H1.2.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<im1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (an imprint, etc.) by pressure in or on (something).
	exam	1	to impress a seal in wax;
	exam	2	to impress wax with a seal.
impress	H1.3.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<im1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to stress (something to a person); urge; emphasize.
	exam	1	to impress the danger of a situation on someone.
impress	H1.4.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<im1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exert pressure on; press.
impress	H1.5.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<im1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to apply (a voltage) to a circuit or device.
impress	H1.6.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<1impres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of impressing.
impress	H1.7.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<1impres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a mark, imprint, or effect produced by impressing.
impresser	sub
	head	impress
	syl	im+1press+er
	pos	n.
impressible	sub
	head	impress
	syl	im+1press+i:ble
	pos	adj.
impress	ety	C16: see im- {#7in -%2#7, press %2}
impress	H2.1.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<im1pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to commandeer or coerce (men or things) into government service; press-gang.
impress	H2.2.
	syl	im+press
	pron	<1impres>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of commandeering or coercing into government service; impressment.
impression	1.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an effect produced in the mind by a stimulus; sensation.
	exam	1	he gave the impression of wanting to help.
impression	2.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imprint or mark produced by pressing.
	exam	1	he left the impression of his finger in the mud.
impression	3.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vague idea, consciousness, or belief.
	exam	1	I had the impression we had met before.
impression	4.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong, favourable, or remarkable effect.
	exam	1	he made an impression on the managers.
impression	5.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of impressing or the state of being impressed.
impression	6.a.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or result of printing from type, plates, etc.
impression	6.b.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of printings of a publication printed from the same setting of type with no or few alterations. Compare { {edition} (sense 2)}.
impression	6.c.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of copies of a publication printed at one time.
impression	7.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	an imprint of the teeth and gums, esp. in wax or plaster, for use in preparing crowns, inlays, or dentures.
impression	8.
	syl	im+pres+sion
	pron	<im1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation or impersonation.
	exam	1	he did a funny impression of the politician.
impressional	sub
	head	impression
	syl	im+1pres+sion+al
	pos	adj.
impressionally	sub
	head	impression
	syl	im+1pres+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
impressionable	0.
	syl	im+pres+sion+a:ble
	pron	<im1preS*n*bL>, <-1preSn*->
	pos	adj.
	def	easily influenced or characterized by susceptibility to influence;
impressionability	sub
	head	impressionable
	or	impressionableness
	syl	im+2pres+sion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
impressionableness	sub
	head	impressionable
	or	impressionability
	syl	im+1pres+sion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
impressionism	1.
	syl	im+pres+sion+ism
	pron	<im1preS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a movement in French painting, developed in the 1870s chiefly by Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, and Sisley, having the aim of objectively recording experience by a system of fleeting impressions, esp. of natural light effects.
impressionism	2.
	syl	im+pres+sion+ism
	pron	<im1preS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique in art, literature, or music of conveying experience by capturing fleeting impressions of reality or of mood.
impressionist	1.
	syl	im+pres+sion+ist
	pron	<im1preS*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	any of the French painters of the late 19th century who were exponents of impressionism.
impressionist	2.
	syl	im+pres+sion+ist
	pron	<im1preS*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any artist, composer, or writer who uses impressionism.
impressionist	3.
	syl	im+pres+sion+ist
	pron	<im1preS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainer who impersonates famous people.
impressionist	4.
	syl	im+pres+sion+ist
	pron	<im1preS*nist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	denoting, of, or relating to impressionism or the exponents of this style.
impressionistic	sub
	head	impressionist
	syl	im+2pres+sion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
impressive	0.
	syl	im+pres+sive
	pron	<im1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of impressing, esp. by size, magnificence, etc.; awe-inspiring; commanding.
impressively	sub
	head	impressive
	syl	im+1pres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
impressiveness	sub
	head	impressive
	syl	im+1pres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
impressment	0.
	syl	im+press+ment
	pron	<im1presm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the commandeering or conscription of things or men into government service.
impressure	ety	C17: see #7impress %1#7, -#7ure ; formed on the model of #7pressure 
impressure	0.
	syl	im+pres+sure
	pron	<im1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {impression}.
imprest	ety	C16: probably from Italian imprestare to lend, from Latin in- towards+ praest*_are to pay, from praest*_o at hand; see #7presto 
imprest	1.
	syl	im+prest
	pron	<im1prAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an advance from government funds for the performance of some public business or service.
imprest	2.
	syl	im+prest
	pron	<im1prAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	money advanced regularly to a military unit to cover incidental or unexpected expenditure; contingency account.
imprest	3.
	syl	im+prest
	pron	<im1prAst>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	an advance payment of income to a sailor or soldier.
imprimatur	ety	C17: New Latin, literally: let it be printed
imprimatur	1.
	syl	im+pri+ma+tur
	pron	<2impri1mAt*>, <-1ma:->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a licence granted by a bishop certifying the Church's approval of a book to be published.
imprimatur	2.
	syl	im+pri+ma+tur
	pron	<2impri1mAt*>, <-1ma:->
	pos	n.
	def	sanction, authority, or approval, esp. for something to be printed.
imprimis	ety	C15: from Latin phrase in pr*_im*_is, literally: among the first things
imprimis	0.
	syl	im+pri+mis
	pron	<im1prImis>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in the first place.
imprint	1.
	syl	im+print
	pron	<1imprint>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or impression produced by pressure, printing, or stamping.
imprint	2.
	syl	im+print
	pron	<1imprint>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic mark or indication; stamp.
	exam	1	the imprint of great sadness on his face.
imprint	3.
	syl	im+print
	pron	<1imprint>
	pos	n.
	def	the publisher's name and address, usually with the date of publication, in a book, pamphlet, etc.
imprint	4.
	syl	im+print
	pron	<1imprint>
	pos	n.
	def	the printer's name and address on any printed matter.
imprint	5.
	syl	im+print
	pron	<im1print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (a mark, impression, etc.) on (a surface) by pressure, printing, or stamping.
	exam	1	to imprint a seal on wax;
	exam	2	to imprint wax with a seal.
imprint	6.
	syl	im+print
	pron	<im1print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to establish firmly; impress; stamp.
	exam	1	to imprint the details on one's mind.
imprinter	sub
	head	imprint
	syl	im+1print+er
	pos	n.
imprinting	0.
	syl	im+print+ing
	pron	<im1printiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the development in young animals of recognition of and attraction to members of their own species.
imprison	0.
	syl	im+pris+on
	pron	<im1priz*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine in or as if in prison.
imprisoner	sub
	head	imprison
	syl	im+1pris+on+er
	pos	n.
imprisonment	sub
	head	imprison
	syl	im+1pris+on+ment
	pos	n.
improbable	0.
	syl	im+prob+a:ble
	pron	<im1prob*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not likely or probable; doubtful; unlikely.
improbability	sub
	head	improbable
	or	improbableness
	syl	im+2prob+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
improbableness	sub
	head	improbable
	or	improbability
	syl	im+1prob+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
improbably	sub
	head	improbable
	syl	im+1prob+a:bly
	pos	adv.
improbities	infl
	head	improbity
	syl	im+pro+bi:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
improbity	0.
	syl	im+pro+bi:ty
	pron	<im1pr*ubiti>
	pos	n.
	def	dishonesty, wickedness, or unscrupulousness.
impromptu	ety	C17: from French, from Latin in prompt*_u in readiness, from promptus (adj.) ready, #7prompt 
impromptu	1.
	syl	im+promp+tu
	pron	<im1promptju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrehearsed; sponta?!neous; extempore.
impromptu	2.
	syl	im+promp+tu
	pron	<im1promptju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced or done without care or planning; improvised.
impromptu	3.
	syl	im+promp+tu
	pron	<im1promptju:>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a spontaneous or improvised way.
	exam	1	he spoke impromptu.
impromptu	4.
	syl	im+promp+tu
	pron	<im1promptju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is impromptu.
impromptu	5.
	syl	im+promp+tu
	pron	<im1promptju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a short piece of instrumental music, sometimes improvisatory in character.
improper	1.
	syl	im+prop+er
	pron	<im1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking propriety; not seemly or fitting.
improper	2.
	syl	im+prop+er
	pron	<im1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsuitable for a certain use or occasion; inappropriate.
	exam	1	an improper use for a tool.
improper	3.
	syl	im+prop+er
	pron	<im1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular or abnormal.
improperly	sub
	head	improper
	syl	im+1prop+er+ly
	pos	adv.
improperness	sub
	head	improper
	syl	im+1prop+er+ness
	pos	n.
improper fraction	0.
	syl	im+prop+er frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a fraction in which the numerator has a greater absolute value or degree than the denominator, as 7/6 or %2+3)/ +1).
improper integral	0.
	syl	im+prop+er in+te+gral
	pos	n.
	def	a definite integral having one or both limits infinite or having an integrand that becomes infinite within the limits of integration.
impropriate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin impropri*_are to make one's own, from Latin im- {#7in -%2}#7+ propri*_are to #7appropriate 
impropriate	1.
	syl	im+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<im1pr*upri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (prop?!erty, rights, etc.) from the Church into lay hands. {~} ($Im#!pr$$$upr$I$It, -@!e$It).
impropriate	2.
	syl	im+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<im1pr*upri2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	transferred in this way.
impropriation	sub
	head	impropriate
	syl	im+2pro+pri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
impropriator	sub
	head	impropriate
	syl	im+1pro+pri:2a+tor
	pos	n.
improprieties	infl
	head	impropriety
	syl	im+pro+pri+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impropriety	1.
	syl	im+pro+pri+e:ty
	pron	<2impr*1prIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of propriety; indecency; indecorum.
impropriety	2.
	syl	im+pro+pri+e:ty
	pron	<2impr*1prIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an improper act or use.
impropriety	3.
	syl	im+pro+pri+e:ty
	pron	<2impr*1prIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being improper.
improve	ety	C16: from Anglo-French emprouer to turn to profit, from en prou into profit, from prou profit, from Late Latin pr*_ode beneficial, from Latin pr*_odesse to be advantageous, from {#7pro -%1}#7+ esse to be
improve	1.
	syl	im+prove
	pron	<im1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become better in quality; ameliorate.
improve	2.
	syl	im+prove
	pron	<im1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (buildings, land, etc.) more valuable by additions or betterment.
improve	3.
	syl	im+prove
	pron	<im1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to achieve a better standard or quality in comparison (with).
	exam	1	to improve on last year's crop.
on the improve	4.
	head	improve
	syl	on the improve.
	qual	Austral.
	def	improving.
improvable	sub
	head	improve
	syl	im+1prov+a:ble
	pos	adj.
improvability	sub
	head	improve
	or	improvableness
	syl	im+2prov+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
improvableness	sub
	head	improve
	or	improvability
	syl	im+1prov+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
improvably	sub
	head	improve
	syl	im+1prov+a:bly
	pos	adv.
improver	sub
	head	improve
	syl	im+1prov+er
	pos	n.
improvingly	sub
	head	improve
	syl	im+1prov+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
improvement	1.
	syl	im+prove+ment
	pron	<im1pru:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of improving or the state of being improved.
improvement	2.
	syl	im+prove+ment
	pron	<im1pru:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that improves, esp. an addition or alteration.
improvident	1.
	syl	im+prov:i+dent
	pron	<im1provid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not provident; thriftless, imprudent, or prodigal.
improvident	2.
	syl	im+prov:i+dent
	pron	<im1provid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	heedless or incautious; rash.
improvidence	sub
	head	improvident
	syl	im+1prov:i+dence
	pos	n.
improvidently	sub
	head	improvident
	syl	im+1prov:i+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
improvisation	1.
	syl	im+prov:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2impr*vI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of improvising.
improvisation	2.
	syl	im+prov:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2impr*vI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of improvising; something improvised.
improvisational	sub
	head	improvisation
	syl	im+pro+vi+1sa+tion+al
	pos	adj.
improvise	ety	C19: from French, from Italian improvvisare, from Latin impr*_ov*_isus unforeseen, from #7im - (not)+ pr*_ov*_isus, from pr*_ovid*_ere to foresee; see #7provide 
improvise	1.
	syl	im+pro+vise
	pron	<1impr*2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform or make quickly from materials and sources available, without previous planning.
improvise	2.
	syl	im+pro+vise
	pron	<1impr*2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform (a poem, play, piece of music, etc.), composing as one goes along.
improviser	sub
	head	improvise
	syl	im+pro+2vis+er
	pos	n.
imprudent	0.
	syl	im+pru+dent
	pron	<im1pru:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not prudent; rash, heedless, or indiscreet.
imprudence	sub
	head	imprudent
	syl	im+1pru+dence
	pos	adj.
imprudently	sub
	head	imprudent
	syl	im+1pru+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
impudence	ety	C14: from Latin impud*_ens shameless, from #7im - (not)+ pud*_ens modest; see #7pudency 
impudency	alt
	head	impudence
	or	impudence
	syl	im+pu+den+cy
	pos	n.
impudence	1.
	or	impudency
	syl	im+pu+dence
	pron	<1impjud*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being impudent.
impudence	2.
	or	impudency
	syl	im+pu+dence
	pron	<1impjud*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an impudent act or statement.
impudent	1.
	syl	im+pu+dent
	pron	<1impjud*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	mischievous, impertinent, or disrespectful.
impudent	2.
	syl	im+pu+dent
	pron	<1impjud*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {immodest}.
impudently	sub
	head	impudent
	syl	im+pu+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
impudentness	sub
	head	impudent
	syl	im+pu+dent+ness
	pos	n.
impudicity	ety	C16: from Old French impudicite, from Latin impud*_icus shameless, from {#7in -%1}#7+ pud*_icus modest, virtuous
impudicity	0.
	syl	im+pu+dic+i:ty
	pron	<2impju1disiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	immodesty.
impugn	ety	C14: from Old French impugner, from Latin impugn*_are to fight against, attack, from #7im -#7+ pugn*_are to fight
impugn	0.
	syl	im+pugn
	pron	<im1pju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to challenge or attack as false; assail; criticize.
impugnable	sub
	head	impugn
	syl	im+1pugn+a:ble
	pos	adj.
impugnation	sub
	head	impugn
	or	impugnment
	syl	im+pug+na+tion
	pron	<2imp^g1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
impugnment	sub
	head	impugn
	or	impugnation
	syl	im+1pugn+ment
	pos	n.
impugner	sub
	head	impugn
	syl	im+1pugn+er
	pos	n.
impuissant	ety	C17: from French: powerless
impuissant	0.
	syl	im+pu+is+sant
	pron	<im1pju:isNt>, <im1pwE->
	pos	adj.
	def	powerless, ineffectual, feeble, or impotent.
impuissance	sub
	head	impuissant
	syl	im+1pu+is+sance
	pos	n.
impulse	ety	C17: from Latin impulsus a pushing against, incitement, from impellere to strike against; see #7impel 
impulse	1.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	an impelling force or motion; thrust; impetus.
impulse	2.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden desire, whim, or inclination.
	exam	1	I bought it on an impulse.
impulse	3.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	an instinctive drive; urge.
impulse	4.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	tendency; current; trend.
impulse	5.a.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of the average magnitude of a force acting on a body and the time for which it acts.
impulse	5.b.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	def	the change in the momentum of a body as a result of a force acting upon it.
impulse	6.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	See {nerve impulse}.
impulse	7.
	syl	im+pulse
	pron	<1imp^ls>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a less common word for { {pulse%1} (sense 2)}.
on impulse	8.
	head	impulse
	syl	on impulse.
	def	spontaneously or impulsively.
impulse buying	0.
	syl	im+pulse buy+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the buying of retail merchandise prompted by a whim on seeing the product displayed.
impulse buyer	sub
	head	impulse buying
	syl	im+pulse buy+er
	pos	n.
impulse turbine	0.
	syl	im+pulse tur+bine
	pos	n.
	def	a turbine in which the expansion of the fluid is completed in a static nozzle, the torque being produced by the change in momentum of the fluid impinging on curved rotor blades. Compare {reaction turbine}.
impulsion	1.
	syl	im+pul+sion
	pron	<im1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of impelling or the state of being impelled.
impulsion	2.
	syl	im+pul+sion
	pron	<im1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	motion produced by an impulse; propulsion.
impulsion	3.
	syl	im+pul+sion
	pron	<im1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a driving force; compulsion.
impulsive	1.
	syl	im+pul+sive
	pron	<im1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by actions based on sudden desires, whims, or inclinations rather than careful thought.
	exam	1	an impulsive man.
impulsive	2.
	syl	im+pul+sive
	pron	<im1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on emotional impulses or whims; spontaneous.
	exam	1	an impulsive kiss.
impulsive	3.
	syl	im+pul+sive
	pron	<im1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	forceful, inciting, or impelling.
impulsive	4.
	syl	im+pul+sive
	pron	<im1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of physical forces
	def	acting for a short time; not continuous.
impulsively	sub
	head	impulsive
	syl	im+1pul+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
impulsiveness	sub
	head	impulsive
	syl	im+1pul+sive+ness
	pos	n.
impunity	ety	C16: from Latin imp*_unit*_as freedom from punishment, from imp*_unis unpunished, from #7im - (not)+ poena punishment
impunities	infl
	head	impunity
	syl	im+pu+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impunity	1.
	syl	im+pu+ni:ty
	pron	<im1pju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	exemption or immu?!nity from punishment or recrimination.
impunity	2.
	syl	im+pu+ni:ty
	pron	<im1pju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	exemption or immu?!nity from unpleasant consequences.
	exam	1	a successful career marked by impunity from early mistakes.
impunity	3.a.
	syl	im+pu+ni:ty
	pron	<im1pju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	with no unpleasant consequences.
impunity	3.b.
	syl	im+pu+ni:ty
	pron	<im1pju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	with no care or heed for such consequences.
impure	1.
	syl	im+pure
	pron	<im1pju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not pure; combined with something else; tainted or sullied.
impure	2.a.
	syl	im+pure
	pron	<im1pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	ritually unclean and as such debarred from certain religious ceremonies.
impure	2.b.
	syl	im+pure
	pron	<im1pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of foodstuffs, vessels, etc.
	def	debarred from certain religious uses.
impure	3.
	syl	im+pure
	pron	<im1pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	mixed with another colour or with black or white.
impure	4.
	syl	im+pure
	pron	<im1pju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of more than one origin or style, as of architecture or other design.
impurely	sub
	head	impure
	syl	im+1pure+ly
	pos	adv.
impureness	sub
	head	impure
	syl	im+1pure+ness
	pos	n.
impurities	infl
	head	impurity
	syl	im+pu+ri:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
impurity	1.
	syl	im+pu+ri:ty
	pron	<im1pju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being impure.
impurity	2.
	syl	im+pu+ri:ty
	pron	<im1pju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure thing, constituent, or element.
	exam	1	impurities in the water.
impurity	3.
	syl	im+pu+ri:ty
	pron	<im1pju*riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a small quantity of an element added to a pure semiconductor crystal to control its electrical conductivity. See also { {acceptor} (sense 2), {donor} (sense 5)}.
imputable	0.
	syl	im+put+a:ble
	pron	<im1pju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being imputed; attributable; ascribable.
imputability	sub
	head	imputable
	or	imputableness
	syl	im+2put+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
imputableness	sub
	head	imputable
	or	imputability
	syl	im+1put+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
imputably	sub
	head	imputable
	syl	im+1put+a:bly
	pos	adv.
impute	ety	C14: from Latin imput*_are, from #7im -#7+ put*_are to think, calculate
impute	1.
	syl	im+pute
	pron	<im1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute or ascribe (something dishonest or dishonourable, esp. a criminal offence) to a person.
impute	2.
	syl	im+pute
	pron	<im1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute to a source or cause.
	exam	1	I impute your success to nepotism.
imputation	sub
	head	impute
	syl	im+pu+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
imputative	sub
	head	impute
	syl	im+1pu+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
imputer	sub
	head	impute
	syl	im+1put+er
	pos	n.
impv	0.
	syl	impv.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	imperative.
Imroz	0.
	syl	Im+roz
	pron	<im1rcz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {Imbros}.
IMS	0.
	syl	I.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Indian Medical Service.
IMunE	0.
	syl	I.Mun.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Institution of Municipal Engineers.
in	ety	Old English; compare Old High German in, Welsh yn, Old Norse *_i, Latin in, Greek en 
in	1.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	inside; within.
	exam	1	no smoking in the auditorium.
in	2.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	at a place where there is.
	exam	1	lying in the shade;
	exam	2	walking in the rain.
in	3.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	indicating a state, situation, or condition.
	exam	1	in a deep sleep;
	exam	2	standing in silence.
in	4.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	before or when (a period of time) has elapsed.
	exam	1	come back in one year.
in	5.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	using (a language, etc.) as a means of communication.
	exam	1	written in code.
in	6.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerned or involved with, esp. as an occupation.
	exam	1	in journalism.
in	7.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	while or by performing the action of; as a consequence of or by means of.
	exam	1	in crossing the street he was run over.
in	8.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate goal or purpose.
	exam	1	in honour of the president.
in	9.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	usage	used of certain animals
	def	about to give birth to; pregnant with (specified offspring).
	exam	1	in foal;
	exam	2	in calf.
in	10.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	a variant of {into}.
	exam	1	she fell in the water;
	exam	2	he tore the paper in two.
have it in one	11.
	head	in
	syl	have it in one.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	to have the ability (to do something).
in it	12.
	head	in
	syl	in it.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	joining in; taking part.
in that	13.
	head	in
	or	in so far as
	syl	in that
	pos	conj.
	def	because or to the extent that; inasmuch as.
	exam	1	I regret my remark in that it upset you.
very little	infl
	head	in
	syl	very little
quite a bit	infl
	head	in
	syl	quite a bit
in	15.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	in or into a particular place; inward or indoors.
	exam	1	come in;
	exam	2	bring him in.
in	16.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	so as to achieve office, power, or authority.
	exam	1	the Conservatives got in at the last election.
in	17.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	def	so as to enclose.
	exam	1	block in;
	exam	2	cover in a hole.
in	18.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	usage	in certain games
	def	so as to take one's turn or one's team's turn at a certain aspect of the play; taking one's innings.
	exam	1	you have to get the other side out before you go in.
in	19.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	usage	Brit. of a fire
	def	alight.
	exam	1	do you keep the fire in all night??
in	20.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	usage	in combination
	def	indicating an activity or gathering, esp. one organized to protest against something.
	exam	1	teach-in;
	exam	2	work-in.
in at	21.
	head	in
	syl	in at.
	def	present at (the beginning, end, etc.).
in between	22.
	head	in
	syl	in between.
	def	between.
in for	23.
	head	in
	syl	in for.
	def	about to be affected by (something, esp. something unpleasant).
	exam	1	you're in for a shock.
in on	24.
	head	in
	syl	in on.
	def	acquainted with or sharing in.
	exam	1	I was in on all his plans.
in with	25.
	head	in
	syl	in with.
	def	associated with; friendly with; regarded highly by.
have (got) it in for	26.
	head	in
	syl	have (got) it in for.
	def	to be seeking to give vent to a grievance against (someone). {~}
in	27.
	syl	in
	pron	<in>
	pos	prep.
	usage	stressed
	def	fashionable; modish.
	exam	1	the in thing to do.
ins and outs	28.
	head	in
	syl	ins and outs.
	def	intricacies or complications; details.
	exam	1	the ins and outs of a computer system.
In	0.
	syl	In
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	indium.
in	0.
	syl	in.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	inch(es).
in- 	ety	from Latin in-; related to ne-, n*_on not
il-	infl
	head	in- 
	syl	il-
	pos	prefix.
im-	infl
	head	in- 
	or	ir-
	syl	im-
	pos	prefix.
ir-	infl
	head	in- 
	or	im-
	syl	ir-
	pos	prefix.
in- 	H1.0.
	syl	in- 
	pos	prefix.
	def	not; non-.
	exam	1	incredible;
	exam	2	insincere;
	exam	3	illegal;
	exam	4	imperfect;
	exam	5	irregular.
in- 	ety	from #7in (prep., adv.)
il-	infl
	head	in- 
	syl	il-
	pos	prefix.
im-	infl
	head	in- 
	or	ir-
	syl	im-
	pos	prefix.
ir-	infl
	head	in- 
	or	im-
	syl	ir-
	pos	prefix.
in- 	H2.1.
	syl	in- 
	pos	prefix.
	def	in; into; towards; within; on.
	exam	1	infiltrate;
	exam	2	immigrate.
in- 	H2.2.
	syl	in- 
	pos	prefix.
	def	having an intensive or causative function.
	exam	1	inflame;
	exam	2	imperil.
-in	ety	from New Latin -ina; compare {-#7ine %2}
-in	0.
	syl	-in
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-in	1.
	syl	-in
	def	indicating a neutral organic compound, including proteins, glucosides, and glycerides.
	exam	1	insulin;
	exam	2	digitoxin;
	exam	3	tripalmitin.
-in	2.
	syl	-in
	def	indicating an enzyme in certain nonsystematic names.
	exam	1	pepsin.
-in	3.
	syl	-in
	def	indicating a pharma?!ceutical substance.
	exam	1	penicillin;
	exam	2	riboflavin;
	exam	3	aspirin.
-in	4.
	syl	-in
	def	indicating a chemical substance in certain nonsystematic names.
	exam	1	coumarin.
inability	0.
	syl	in+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2in*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of ability or means; incapacity.
in absentia	0.
	syl	in ab+sen+ti:a
	pron	Latin. <in> <@b1senti*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the absence of (someone indicated).
	exam	1	he was condemned in absentia.
inaccessible	0.
	syl	in+ac+ces+si:ble
	pron	<2in@k1ses*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accessible; unapproachable.
inaccessibility	sub
	head	inaccessible
	or	inaccessibleness
	syl	in+ac+2ces+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inaccessibleness	sub
	head	inaccessible
	or	inaccessibility
	syl	in+ac+1ces+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inaccessibly	sub
	head	inaccessible
	syl	in+ac+1ces+si:bly
	pos	adv.
cies	infl
	head	inaccuracy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inaccuracy	1.
	syl	in+ac+cu+ra+cy
	pron	<in1@kjur*si>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of accuracy; imprecision.
inaccuracy	2.
	syl	in+ac+cu+ra+cy
	pron	<in1@kjur*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an error, mistake, or slip.
inaccurate	0.
	syl	in+ac+cu+rate
	pron	<in1@kjurit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accurate; imprecise, inexact, or erroneous.
inaccurately	sub
	head	inaccurate
	syl	in+1ac+cu+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
inaccurateness	sub
	head	inaccurate
	syl	in+1ac+cu+rate+ness
	pos	n.
inaction	0.
	syl	in+ac+tion
	pron	<in1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of action; idleness; inertia.
inactivate	0.
	syl	in+ac+ti+vate
	pron	<in1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render inactive.
inactivation	sub
	head	inactivate
	syl	in+2ac+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
inactive	1.
	syl	in+ac+tive
	pron	<in1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	idle or inert; not active.
inactive	2.
	syl	in+ac+tive
	pron	<in1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	sluggish, passive, or indolent.
inactive	3.
	syl	in+ac+tive
	pron	<in1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	of or relating to persons or equipment not in active service.
inactive	4.
	syl	in+ac+tive
	pron	<in1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a substance
	def	having little or no reactivity.
inactive	5.
	syl	in+ac+tive
	pron	<in1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an element, isotope, etc.
	def	having little or no radioactivity.
inactively	sub
	head	inactive
	syl	in+1ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inactivity	sub
	head	inactive
	or	inactiveness
	syl	in+ac+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
inactiveness	sub
	head	inactive
	or	inactivity
	syl	in+1ac+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inadequate	1.
	syl	in+ad+e:quate
	pron	<in1@dikwit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not adequate; insufficient.
inadequate	2.
	syl	in+ad+e:quate
	pron	<in1@dikwit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable or competent; lacking.
inadequacy	sub
	head	inadequate
	syl	in+1ad+e:qua+cy
	pos	n.
inadequately	sub
	head	inadequate
	syl	in+1ad+e:quate+ly
	pos	adv.
inadmissible	0.
	syl	in+ad+mis+si+ble
	pron	<2in*d1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not admissible or allowable.
inadmissibility	sub
	head	inadmissible
	syl	in+ad+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inadmissibly	sub
	head	inadmissible
	syl	in+ad+1mis+si:bly
	pos	adv.
inadvertency	alt
	head	inadvertence
	or	inadvertence
	syl	in+ad+vert+en+cy
	pos	n.
inadvertence	1.
	or	inadvertency
	syl	in+ad+vert+ence
	pron	<2in*d1vR:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of attention; heedlessness.
inadvertence	2.
	or	inadvertency
	syl	in+ad+vert+ence
	pron	<2in*d1vR:tNs>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or an effect of being inadvertent; oversight; slip.
inadvertent	1.
	syl	in+ad+vert+ent
	pron	<2in*d1vR:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing to act carefully or considerately; inattentive.
inadvertent	2.
	syl	in+ad+vert+ent
	pron	<2in*d1vR:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from heedless action; unintentional.
inadvertently	sub
	head	inadvertent
	syl	in+ad+1vert+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
inadvisable	1.
	syl	in+ad+vis+a:ble
	pron	<2in*d1vIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not advisable; not recommended.
inadvisable	2.
	syl	in+ad+vis+a:ble
	pron	<2in*d1vIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwise; imprudent.
inadvisability	sub
	head	inadvisable
	or	inadvisableness
	syl	in+ad+2vis+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inadvisableness	sub
	head	inadvisable
	or	inadvisability
	syl	in+ad+1vis+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inadvisably	sub
	head	inadvisable
	syl	in+ad+1vis+a:bly
	pos	adv.
-inae	ety	New Latin, from Latin, feminine plural of -*_inus -{#7ine %1}
-inae	0.
	syl	-i:nae
	usage	suffix forming plural proper nouns.
	def	occurring in names of zoological subfamilies.
	exam	1	Felinae.
in aeternum	0.
	syl	in ae:ter+num
	pron	Latin. <in> <E1tR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	forever; eternally.
inalienable	0.
	syl	in+al+ien+a:ble
	pron	<in1Alj*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be transferred to another; not alienable.
	exam	1	the inalienable rights of the citizen.
inalienability	sub
	head	inalienable
	or	inalienableness
	syl	in+2al+ien+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inalienableness	sub
	head	inalienable
	or	inalienability
	syl	in+1al+ien+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inalienably	sub
	head	inalienable
	syl	in+1al+ien+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inalterable	0.
	syl	in+al+ter+a:ble
	pron	<in1c:lt*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not alterable; unalterable.
inalterability	sub
	head	inalterable
	or	inalterableness
	syl	in+2al+ter+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inalterableness	sub
	head	inalterable
	or	inalterability
	syl	in+1al+ter+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inalterably	sub
	head	inalterable
	syl	in+1al+ter+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inamorata	ety	C17: from Italian innamorata, innamorato, from innamorare to cause to fall in love, from amore love, from Latin amor 
inamorato	alt
	head	inamorata
	or	inamorata
	syl	in+am:o+ra+to
	pron	<in2@m*1ra:t*u>, <2in@m*->
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
inamoratas	infl
	head	inamorata
	or	inamoratos
	syl	in+am:o+ra+tas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inamoratos	infl
	head	inamorata
	or	inamoratas
	syl	in+am:o+ra+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. masc.
inamorata	0.
	or	inamorato
	syl	in+am:o+ra+ta
	pron	<in2@m*1ra:t*>, <2in@m*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person with whom one is in love; lover.
in-and-in	0.
	syl	in-and-in
	pos	adj.
	usage	of breeding
	def	carried out repeatedly among closely related individuals of the same species to eliminate or intensify certain characteristics.
inane	ety	C17: from Latin in*_anis empty
inane	1.
	syl	in+ane
	pron	<i1nAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	senseless, unimaginative, or empty; unintelligent.
	exam	1	inane remarks.
inane	2.
	syl	in+ane
	pron	<i1nAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	something empty or vacant, esp. the void of space.
inanely	sub
	head	inane
	syl	in+1ane+ly
	pos	adv.
inanimate	1.
	syl	in+an:i+mate
	pron	<in1@nimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking the qualities or features of living beings; not animate.
	exam	1	inanimate objects.
inanimate	2.
	syl	in+an:i+mate
	pron	<in1@nimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking any sign of life or consciousness; appearing dead.
inanimate	3.
	syl	in+an:i+mate
	pron	<in1@nimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking vitality; spiritless; dull.
inanimately	sub
	head	inanimate
	syl	in+1an:i+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
inanimateness	sub
	head	inanimate
	or	inanimation
	syl	in+1an:i+mate+ness
	pron	<in2@ni1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
inanimation	sub
	head	inanimate
	or	inanimateness
	syl	in+an:i+ma+tion
	pron	<in2@ni1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
inanition	ety	C14: from Late Latin in*_an*_itio emptiness, from Latin in*_anis empty; see #7inane 
inanition	1.
	syl	in:a+ni+tion
	pron	<2in*1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	exhaustion resulting from lack of food.
inanition	2.
	syl	in:a+ni+tion
	pron	<2in*1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mental, social, or spiritual weakness or lassitude.
inanities	infl
	head	inanity
	syl	in+an+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inanity	1.
	syl	in+an+i:ty
	pron	<i1n@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness.
inanity	2.
	syl	in+an+i:ty
	pron	<i1n@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a senseless action, remark, etc.
inanity	3.
	syl	in+an+i:ty
	pron	<i1n@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {emptiness}.
inappellable	ety	C19: from #7in -%1+Latin appell*_are to #7appeal 
inappellable	0.
	syl	in+ap+pel+la:ble
	pron	<2in*1pel*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being appealed against, as a court decision; unchallengeable.
inappetency	alt
	head	inappetence
	or	inappetence
	syl	in+ap+pe+ten+cy
	pos	n.
inappetence	0.
	or	inappetency
	syl	in+ap+pe+tence
	pron	<in1@pit*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lack of appetite or desire.
inappetent	sub
	head	inappetence
	syl	in+1ap+pe+tent
	pos	adj.
inapplicable	0.
	syl	in+ap+pli+ca:ble
	pron	<in1@plik*bL>, <2in*1plik->
	pos	adj.
	def	not applicable or suitable; irrelevant.
inapplicability	sub
	head	inapplicable
	or	inapplicableness
	syl	in+2ap+pli+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inapplicableness	sub
	head	inapplicable
	or	inapplicability
	syl	in+1ap+pli+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inapplicably	sub
	head	inapplicable
	syl	in+1ap+pli+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
inapposite	0.
	syl	in+ap+po+site
	pron	<in1@p*zit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not appropriate or pertinent; unsuitable.
inappositely	sub
	head	inapposite
	syl	in+1ap+po+site+ly
	pos	adv.
inappositeness	sub
	head	inapposite
	syl	in+1ap+po+site+ness
	pos	n.
inappreciable	1.
	syl	in+ap+pre+cia:ble
	pron	<2in*1prES*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being appreciated.
inappreciable	2.
	syl	in+ap+pre+cia:ble
	pron	<2in*1prES*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	imperceptible; negligible. &- {@!in+ap+#!pre+cia@.bly}
inappreciative	0.
	syl	in+ap+pre+cia+tive
	pron	<2in*1prES*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking appreciation; unappreciative.
inappreciatively	sub
	head	inappreciative
	syl	in+ap+1pre+cia+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inapprehensive	1.
	syl	in+ap+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2in@pri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not perceiving or feeling fear or anxiety; untroubled.
inapprehensive	2.
	syl	in+ap+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2in@pri1hensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unable to understand; imperceptive.
inapprehensively	sub
	head	inapprehensive
	syl	in+ap+pre+1hen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
inapprehensiveness	sub
	head	inapprehensive
	syl	in+ap+pre+1hen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
inapproachable	0.
	syl	in+ap+proach+a:ble
	pron	<2in*1pr*uC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accessible; un?!approachable; unfriendly.
inapproachability	sub
	head	inapproachable
	syl	in+ap+2proach+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	adv.
inapproachably	sub
	head	inapproachable
	syl	in+ap+1proach+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inappropriate	0.
	syl	in+ap+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<2in*1pr*upriit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fitting or appropriate; unsuitable or untimely.
inappropriately	sub
	head	inappropriate
	syl	in+ap+1pro+pri+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
inappropriateness	sub
	head	inappropriate
	syl	in+ap+1pro+pri+ate+ness
	pos	n.
inapt	1.
	syl	in+apt
	pron	<in1@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not apt or fitting; inappropriate.
inapt	2.
	syl	in+apt
	pron	<in1@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking skill; inept.
inaptitude	sub
	head	inapt
	or	inaptness
	syl	in+1ap+ti+2tude
	pos	n.
inaptness	sub
	head	inapt
	or	inaptitude
	syl	in+1apt+ness
	pos	n.
inaptly	sub
	head	inapt
	syl	in+1apt+ly
	pos	adv.
inarch	0.
	syl	in+arch
	pron	<in1a:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to graft (a plant) by uniting stock and scion while both are still growing independently.
inarticulate	1.
	syl	in+ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<2ina:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to express oneself fluently or clearly; incoherent.
inarticulate	2.
	syl	in+ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<2ina:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech, language, etc.
	def	unclear or incomprehensible; unintelligible.
	exam	1	inarticulate grunts.
inarticulate	3.
	syl	in+ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<2ina:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to speak; dumb.
inarticulate	4.
	syl	in+ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<2ina:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be expressed; unvoiced.
	exam	1	inarticulate suffering.
inarticulate	5.
	syl	in+ar+tic:u+late
	pron	<2ina:1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having no joints, segments, or articulation.
inarticulately	sub
	head	inarticulate
	syl	in+ar+1tic:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
inarticulateness	sub
	head	inarticulate
	syl	in+ar+1tic:u+late+ness
	pos	n.
inartificial	1.
	syl	in+ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2ina:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not artificial; real; natural.
inartificial	2.
	syl	in+ar+ti+fi+cial
	pron	<2ina:ti1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	inartistic. &- {@!in+ar+ti+#!fi+cial+ly}
inartistic	0.
	syl	in+ar+tis+tic
	pron	<2ina:1tistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in artistic skill, appreciation, etc.; Philistine.
inartistically	sub
	head	inartistic
	syl	in+ar+1tis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
inasmuch as	1.
	syl	in+as+much as
	pron	<2in*z1m^C>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in view of the fact that; seeing that; since.
inasmuch as	2.
	syl	in+as+much as
	pron	<2in*z1m^C>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	to the extent or degree that; insofar as.
inattentive	0.
	syl	in+at+ten+tive
	pron	<2in*1tentiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not paying attention; heedless; negligent.
inattention	sub
	head	inattentive
	or	inattentiveness
	syl	in+at+1ten+tion
	pos	n.
inattentiveness	sub
	head	inattentive
	or	inattention
	syl	in+at+1ten+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inattentively	sub
	head	inattentive
	syl	in+at+1ten+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inaudible	0.
	syl	in+au:di:ble
	pron	<in1c:d*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not loud enough to be heard; not audible.
inaudibility	sub
	head	inaudible
	or	inaudibleness
	syl	in+2au:di:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inaudibleness	sub
	head	inaudible
	or	inaudibility
	syl	in+1au:di:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inaudibly	sub
	head	inaudible
	syl	in+1au:di:bly
	pos	adv.
inaugural	1.
	syl	in+au:gu+ral
	pron	<in1c:gjur*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterizing or relating to an inauguration.
inaugural	2.
	syl	in+au:gu+ral
	pron	<in1c:gjur*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech made at an inauguration, esp. by a president of the U.S.
inaugurate	ety	C17: from Latin inaugur*_are, literally: to take omens, practise augury, hence to install in office after taking auguries; see #7in -%2#7, augur 
inaugurate	1.
	syl	in+au:gu+rate
	pron	<in1c:gju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to commence officially or formally; initiate.
inaugurate	2.
	syl	in+au:gu+rate
	pron	<in1c:gju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in office formally and ceremonially; induct.
inaugurate	3.
	syl	in+au:gu+rate
	pron	<in1c:gju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open ceremonially; dedicate formally.
	exam	1	to inaugurate a factory.
inauguration	sub
	head	inaugurate
	syl	in+2au:gu+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
inaugurator	sub
	head	inaugurate
	syl	in+1au:gu+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
Inauguration Day	0.
	syl	In+au:gu+ra+tion Day
	pos	n.
	def	the day on which the inauguration of a president of the U.S. takes place, Jan. 20. **********************************************************************
Inauguration Day	0.
	syl	In+au:gu+ra+tion Day
	pos	n.
	def	the day on which the inauguration of a president of the U.S. takes place, Jan. 20. **********************************************************************
inauspicious	0.
	syl	in+aus+pi+cious
	pron	<2inc:1spiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not auspicious; unlucky;
inauspiciously	sub
	head	inauspicious
	syl	in+aus+1pi+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
inauspiciousness	sub
	head	inauspicious
	syl	in+aus+1pi+cious+ness
	pos	n.
inbd	0.
	syl	inbd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	inboard (on an aircraft, boat, etc.).
inbeing	1.
	syl	in+be:ing
	pron	<1in2bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	existence in something else; inher?!ence.
inbeing	2.
	syl	in+be:ing
	pron	<1in2bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	basic and inward nature; essence.
inboard	1.
	syl	in+board
	pron	<1in2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a boat's motor or engine
	def	situated within the hull. Compare { {outboard} (sense 1)}.
inboard	2.
	syl	in+board
	pron	<1in2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated between the wing tip of an aircraft and its fuselage.
	exam	1	an inboard engine.
inboard	3.
	syl	in+board
	pron	<1in2bc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the centre line of or within a vessel, aircraft, etc.
in-bond shop	0.
	syl	in-bond shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a duty-free shop.
inborn	0.
	syl	in+born
	pron	<1in1bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing from birth; congenital; innate.
inbound	0.
	syl	in+bound
	pron	<1in2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming in; inward bound.
	exam	1	an inbound ship.
inbreathe	0.
	syl	in+breathe
	pron	<in1brE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to infuse or imbue.
inbred	1.
	syl	in+bred
	pron	<1in1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced as a result of inbreeding.
inbred	2.
	syl	in+bred
	pron	<1in1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply ingrained; innate.
	exam	1	inbred good manners.
inbreeds	infl
	head	inbreed
	syl	in+breeds
	pos	vb.
inbreeding	infl
	head	inbreed
	syl	in+breed+ing
	pos	vb.
inbred	infl
	head	inbreed
	syl	in+bred.
	pos	vb.
inbreed	1.
	syl	in+breed
	pron	<1in1brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breed from unions between closely related individuals, esp. over several generations.
inbreed	2.
	syl	in+breed
	pron	<1in1brEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to develop within; engender.
inbreeding	sub
	head	inbreed
	syl	in+1breed+ing
	pos	n. adj.
in-built	0.
	syl	in-built
	pos	adj.
	def	built-in, integral.
inc	1.
	syl	inc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	included.
inc	2.
	syl	inc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	including.
inc	3.
	syl	inc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inclusive.
inc	4.
	syl	inc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	income.
inc	5.
	syl	inc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	incomplete.
inc	6.
	syl	inc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	increase.
inc	alt
	head	Inc
	or	Inc
	syl	inc.
Inc	0.
	or	inc
	syl	Inc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	esp. after the names of U.S. business organiza?!tions
	def	incorporated. Brit. equivalent: {Ltd}.
Inca	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Quechua inka king
Inca	infl
	or	Incas
	syl	In:ca
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Incas	infl
	head	Inca
	or	Inca
	syl	In:cas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Inca	1.
	syl	In:ca
	pron	<1iGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a South American Indian people whose great empire centred on Peru lasted from about 1100 #7a.d. to the Spanish conquest in the early 1530s and is famed for its complex culture.
Inca	2.
	syl	In:ca
	pron	<1iGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler or king of this empire or any member of his family.
Inca	3.
	syl	In:ca
	pron	<1iGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Incas. See also {Quechua}.
incalculable	0.
	syl	in+cal+cu+la:ble
	pron	<in1k@lkjul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond calculation; unable to be predicted or determined.
incalculability	sub
	head	incalculable
	or	incalculableness
	syl	in+2cal+cu+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incalculableness	sub
	head	incalculable
	or	incalculability
	syl	in+1cal+cu+la:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incalculably	sub
	head	incalculable
	syl	in+1cal+cu+la:bly
	pos	adv.
incalescent	ety	C17: from Latin incalescere, from {#7in -%2}#7+ calescere to grow warm, from cal*_ere to be warm
incalescent	0.
	syl	in+ca+les+cent
	pron	<2ink*1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	increasing in temperature.
incalescence	sub
	head	incalescent
	syl	in+ca+1les+cence
	pos	n.
in camera	ety	Latin: in the chamber
in camera	1.
	syl	in cam+er:a
	pron	<in> <1k@m*r*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in a private or secret session; not in public.
in camera	2.a.
	syl	in cam+er:a
	pron	<in> <1k@m*r*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in the privacy of a judge's chambers.
in camera	2.b.
	syl	in cam+er:a
	pron	<in> <1k@m*r*>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in a court not open to the public.
incandesce	0.
	syl	in+can+desce
	pron	<2ink@n1des>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhibit incandescence.
incandescency	alt
	head	incandescence
	or	incandescence
	syl	in+can+des+cen+cy
	pos	n.
incandescence	1.
	or	incandescency
	syl	in+can+des+cence
	pron	<2ink@n1des*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of light by a body as a consequence of raising its temperature. Compare {luminescence}.
incandescence	2.
	or	incandescency
	syl	in+can+des+cence
	pron	<2ink@n1des*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the light produced by raising the temperature of a body.
incandescent	ety	C18: from Latin incandescere to become hot, glow, from {#7in -%2}#7+ candescere to grow bright, from cand*_ere to be white; see #7candid 
incandescent	0.
	syl	in+can+des+cent
	pron	<2ink@n1desNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting light as a result of being heated to a high temperature; red-hot or white-hot.
incandescently	sub
	head	incandescent
	syl	in+can+1des+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
incandescent lamp	0.
	syl	in+can+des+cent lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a source of light that contains a heated solid, such as an electrically heated filament.
incantation	ety	C14: from Late Latin incant*_ati*_o an enchanting, from incant*_are to repeat magic formulas, from Latin, from {#7in -%2}#7+ cant*_are to sing; see #7enchant 
incantation	1.
	syl	in+can+ta+tion
	pron	<2ink@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	ritual recitation of magic words or sounds.
incantation	2.
	syl	in+can+ta+tion
	pron	<2ink@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formulaic words or sounds used; a magic spell.
incantational	sub
	head	incantation
	or	incantatory
	syl	in+can+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
incantatory	sub
	head	incantation
	or	incantational
	syl	in+1can+ta+to:ry
	pos	adj.
incapable	1.
	syl	in+ca+pa:ble
	pron	<in1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by of
	def	not capable (of); lacking the ability (to).
incapable	2.
	syl	in+ca+pa:ble
	pron	<in1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	powerless or helpless, as through injury or intoxication.
incapable	3.
	syl	in+ca+pa:ble
	pron	<in1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	not susceptible (to); not admitting (of).
	exam	1	a problem incapable of solution.
incapability	sub
	head	incapable
	or	incapableness
	syl	in+2ca+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incapableness	sub
	head	incapable
	or	incapability
	syl	in+1ca+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incapably	sub
	head	incapable
	syl	in+1ca+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
incapacitate	1.
	syl	in+ca+pac:i+tate
	pron	<2ink*1p@si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of power, strength, or capacity; disable.
incapacitate	2.
	syl	in+ca+pac:i+tate
	pron	<2ink*1p@si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of legal capacity or eligibility.
incapacitation	sub
	head	incapacitate
	syl	in+ca+2pac:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
incapacities	infl
	head	incapacity
	syl	in+ca+pac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incapacity	1.
	syl	in+ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<2ink*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of power, strength, or capacity; inability.
incapacity	2.a.
	syl	in+ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<2ink*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	legal disqualification or ineligibility.
incapacity	2.b.
	syl	in+ca+pac+i:ty
	pron	<2ink*1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	a circumstance causing this.
Incaparina	ety	C20: from Institute of Nutrition in Central America and Panama+ F#7arina 
Incaparina	0.
	syl	In+cap:a+ri+na
	pron	<in2k@p*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cheap high-protein food made of cottonseed, sorghum flours, maize, yeast, etc., used, esp. in Latin America, to prevent protein-deficiency diseases.
incapsulate	0.
	syl	in+cap+su+late
	pron	<in1k@psju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {encapsulate}.
incapsulation	sub
	head	incapsulate
	syl	in+2cap+su+1la+tion
	pos	n.
in-car	0.
	syl	in-car
	pos	adj.
	def	provided within a car.
	exam	1	in-car entertainment.
incarcerate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin incarcer*_are, from Latin #7in -%2#7+ carcer prison
incarcerate	1.
	syl	in+car+cer+ate
	pron	<in1ka:s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine or imprison.
incarcerate	2.
	syl	in+car+cer+ate
	pron	<in1ka:s*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	imprisoned.
incarceration	sub
	head	incarcerate
	syl	in+2car+cer:1a+tion
	pos	n.
incarcerator	sub
	head	incarcerate
	syl	in+1car+cer:2a+tor
	pos	n.
incardinate	ety	C17: from Late Latin incardin*_are, from #7in -%2#7+ cardin*_alis #7cardinal 
incardinate	0.
	syl	in+car+di+nate
	pron	<in1ka:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to transfer (a cleric) to the jurisdiction of a new bishop.
incardination	1.
	syl	in+car+di+na+tion
	pron	<in2ka:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official acceptance by one diocese of a clergyman from another diocese.
incardination	2.
	syl	in+car+di+na+tion
	pron	<in2ka:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the promotion of a clergyman to the status of a cardinal.
incarnadine	ety	C16: from French incarnadin flesh-coloured, from Italian, from Late Latin incarn*_atus made flesh, #7incarnate 
incarnadine	1.
	syl	in+car+na+dine
	pron	<in1ka:n*2dIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to tinge or stain with red.
incarnadine	2.
	syl	in+car+na+dine
	pron	<in1ka:n*2dIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	of a pinkish or reddish colour similar to that of flesh or blood.
incarnate	ety	C14: from Late Latin incarn*_are to make flesh, from Latin #7in -%2#7+ car*_o flesh
incarnate	1.
	syl	in+car+nate
	pron	<in1ka:nit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	possessing bodily form, esp. the human form.
	exam	1	a devil incarnate.
incarnate	2.
	syl	in+car+nate
	pron	<in1ka:nit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	personified or typified.
	exam	1	stupidity incarnate.
incarnate	3.
	syl	in+car+nate
	pron	<in1ka:nit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive; esp. of plant parts
	def	flesh-coloured or pink.
incarnate	4.
	syl	in+car+nate
	pron	<in1ka:nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	to give a bodily or concrete form to.
incarnate	5.
	syl	in+car+nate
	pron	<in1ka:nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	to be representative or typical of.
incarnation	1.
	syl	in+car+na+tion
	pron	<2inka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of manifesting or state of being manifested in bodily form, esp. human form.
incarnation	2.
	syl	in+car+na+tion
	pron	<2inka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bodily form assumed by a god, etc.
incarnation	3.
	syl	in+car+na+tion
	pron	<2inka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that typifies or represents some quality, idea, etc..
	exam	1	the weasel is the incarnation of ferocity.
Incarnation	0.
	syl	In+car+na+tion
	pron	<2inka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian theol.
	def	the assuming of a human body by the Son of God.
incase	0.
	syl	in+case
	pron	<in1kAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {encase}.
incasement	sub
	head	incase
	syl	in+1case+ment
	pos	n.
incautious	0.
	syl	in+cau+tious
	pron	<in1kc:S*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not careful or cautious.
incautiously	sub
	head	incautious
	syl	in+1cau+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
incautiousness	sub
	head	incautious
	or	incaution
	syl	in+1cau+tious+ness
	pos	n.
incaution	sub
	head	incautious
	or	incautiousness
	syl	in+1cau+tion
	pos	n.
incendiarism	1.
	syl	in+cen+di:a+rism
	pron	<in1sendi*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of illegal burning; arson.
incendiarism	2.
	syl	in+cen+di:a+rism
	pron	<in1sendi*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	the creation of civil strife or violence for political reasons.
incendiary	ety	C17: from Latin incendi*_arius setting alight, from incendium fire, from incendere to kindle
incendiary	1.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the illegal burning of property, goods, etc.
incendiary	2.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to create strife, violence, etc.; inflammatory.
incendiary	3.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	capable of catching fire, causing fires, or burning readily.
incendiaries	infl
	head	incendiary
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incendiary	4.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who illegally sets fire to property, goods, etc.; arsonist.
incendiary	5.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a person who stirs up civil strife, violence, etc., for political reasons; agitator.
incendiary	6.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {incendiary bomb}. a bomb that is de?!signed to start fires.
incendiary	7.
	syl	in+cen+di+ar:y
	pron	<in1sendi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an incendiary substance, such as phosphorus.
incense	ety	C13: from Old French encens, from Church Latin incensum, from Latin incendere to kindle &- @!in+cen+#!sa+tion n.
incense	H1.1.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<1insens>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aromatic substances burnt for their fragrant odour, esp. in religious ceremonies.
incense	H1.2.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<1insens>
	pos	n.
	def	the odour or smoke so produced.
incense	H1.3.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<1insens>
	pos	n.
	def	any pleasant fragrant odour; aroma.
incense	H1.4.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<1insens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	homage or adulation.
incense	H1.5.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<1insens>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn incense in honour of (a deity).
incense	H1.6.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<1insens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perfume or fumigate with incense.
incense	ety	C15: from Latin incensus set on fire, from incendere to kindle
incense	H2.0.
	syl	in+cense
	pron	<in1sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enrage greatly.
incensement	sub
	head	incense
	syl	in+1cense+ment
	pos	n.
incensory	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin incensorium 
incensories	infl
	head	incensory
	syl	in+cen+so+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incensory	0.
	syl	in+cen+so+ry
	pron	<1insens*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {censer}.
incentive	ety	C15: from Late Latin incent*_ivus (adj.), from Latin: striking up, setting the tune, from incinere to sing, from #7in -%2#7+ canere to sing
incentive	1.
	syl	in+cen+tive
	pron	<in1sentiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a motivating influence; stimu?!lus.
incentive	2.a.
	syl	in+cen+tive
	pron	<in1sentiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional payment made to employees as a means of increasing production.
incentive	2.b.
	syl	in+cen+tive
	pron	<in1sentiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an incentive scheme.
incentive	3.
	syl	in+cen+tive
	pron	<in1sentiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to incite to action.
incentively	sub
	head	incentive
	syl	in+1cen+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
incept	ety	C19: from Latin inceptus begun, attempted, from incipere to begin, take in hand, from {#7in -%2}#7+ capere to take
incept	1.
	syl	in+cept
	pron	<in1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of organisms
	def	to ingest (food).
incept	2.
	syl	in+cept
	pron	<in1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	to take a master's or doctor's degree at a university.
inceptor	sub
	head	incept
	syl	in+1cep+tor
	pos	n.
inception	0.
	syl	in+cep+tion
	pron	<in1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning, as of a project or undertaking.
inceptive	1.
	syl	in+cep+tive
	pron	<in1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	beginning; incipient; initial.
inceptive	2.
	syl	in+cep+tive
	pron	<in1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {inchoative}. denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages used to indicate the beginning of an action. {~}
inceptive	3.a.
	syl	in+cep+tive
	pron	<in1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	the inceptive aspect of verbs.
inceptive	3.b.
	syl	in+cep+tive
	pron	<in1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a verb in this aspect.
inceptively	sub
	head	inceptive
	syl	in+1cep+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
incertitude	1.
	syl	in+cer+ti+tude
	pron	<in1sR:ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	uncertainty; doubt.
incertitude	2.
	syl	in+cer+ti+tude
	pron	<in1sR:ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of mental or emotional insecurity.
incessant	ety	C16: from Late Latin incess*_ans, from Latin #7in -%1#7+ cess*_are to #7cease 
incessant	0.
	syl	in+ces+sant
	pron	<in1sesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ceasing; continual.
incessancy	sub
	head	incessant
	or	incessantness
	syl	in+1ces+san+cy
	pos	n.
incessantness	sub
	head	incessant
	or	incessancy
	syl	in+1ces+sant+ness
	pos	n.
incessantly	sub
	head	incessant
	syl	in+1ces+sant+ly
	pos	adv.
incest	ety	C13: from Latin incestus incest (from adj.: impure, defiled), from #7in -%1#7+ castus #7chaste 
incest	0.
	syl	in+cest
	pron	<1insest>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual intercourse between two persons commonly regarded as too closely related to marry.
incestuous	1.
	syl	in+ces+tu+ous
	pron	<in1sestju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or involving incest.
	exam	1	an incestuous union.
incestuous	2.
	syl	in+ces+tu+ous
	pron	<in1sestju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	guilty of incest.
incestuous	3.
	syl	in+ces+tu+ous
	pron	<in1sestju*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	resulting from incest.
	exam	1	an incestuous bastard.
incestuous	4.
	syl	in+ces+tu+ous
	pron	<in1sestju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling incest in excessive or claustrophobic intimacy.
incestuously	sub
	head	incestuous
	syl	in+1ces+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
incestuousness	sub
	head	incestuous
	syl	in+1ces+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
inch	ety	Old English ynce, from Latin uncia twelfth part; see #7ounce 
inch	H1.1.
	syl	inch
	pron	<inC>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot or 0.0254 metre.
inch	H1.2.a.
	syl	inch
	pron	<inC>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of precipitation that would cover a surface with water one inch deep.
	exam	1	five inches of rain fell in January.
inch	H1.2.b.
	syl	inch
	pron	<inC>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of pressure equal to a mercury column one inch high in a barometer.
inch	H1.3.
	syl	inch
	pron	<inC>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small distance, degree, or amount.
every inch	4.
	head	inch
	syl	every inch.
	def	in every way; completely.
	exam	1	he was every inch an aristocrat.
inch by inch	5.
	head	inch
	syl	inch by inch.
	def	gradually; little by little.
within an inch of	6.
	head	inch
	syl	within an inch of.
	def	very close to. {~}
inch	H1.7.
	syl	inch
	pron	<inC>
	pos	n.
	def	to move or be moved very slowly or in very small steps.
	exam	1	the car inched forward.
inch	ety	C15: from Gaelic innis island; compare Welsh ynys
inch	H2.0.
	syl	inch
	pron	<inC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and Irish.
	def	a small island.
inchmeal	ety	C16: from #7inch %1#7+ -#7meal ; compare #7piecemeal 
inchmeal	0.
	syl	inch+meal
	pron	<1inC2mEl>
	pos	adv.
	def	gradually; inch by inch or little by little.
inchoate	ety	C16: from Latin incoh*_are to make a beginning, literally: to hitch up, from #7in -%2#7+ cohum yokestrap
inchoate	1.
	syl	in+cho+ate
	pron	<in1k*uAt>, <-1k*uit>
	pos	adj.
	def	just beginning; incipient.
inchoate	2.
	syl	in+cho+ate
	pron	<in1k*uAt>, <-1k*uit>
	pos	adj.
	def	undeveloped; immature; rudimentary. {~} ($In?!#!k$$$ue$It).
inchoate	3.
	syl	in+cho+ate
	pron	<in1k*uAt>, <-1k*uit>
	pos	adj.
	def	to begin.
inchoately	sub
	head	inchoate
	syl	in+1cho+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
inchoateness	sub
	head	inchoate
	syl	in+1cho+ate+ness
	pos	n.
Incheon	alt
	head	Inchon
	or	Inchon
	syl	In+cheon
	pron	<1in1Con>
	pos	n.
Inchon	0.
	or	Incheon
	syl	In+chon
	pron	<1in1Con>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W South Korea, on the Yellow Sea: the chief port for Seoul. Pop.: 797140 (1975). Former name: {Chemulpo}.
inchworm	0.
	syl	inch+worm
	pron	<1inC2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {measuring worm}.
incidence	1.
	syl	in+ci+dence
	pron	<1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	degree, extent, or frequency of occurrence; amount.
	exam	1	a high incidence of death from pneu?!monia.
incidence	2.
	syl	in+ci+dence
	pron	<1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of impinging on or affecting by proximity or influence.
incidence	3.
	syl	in+ci+dence
	pron	<1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the arrival of a beam of light or particles at a surface. See also {angle of incidence}.
incidence	4.
	syl	in+ci+dence
	pron	<1insid*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the partial coincidence of two configurations, such as a point that lies on a circle.
incident	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin incidens an event, from Latin incidere, literally: to fall into, hence befall, happen, from #7in -%2#7+ cadere to fall
incident	1.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct or definite occurrence; event.
incident	2.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a minor, subsidiary, or related event or action.
incident	3.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively insignificant event that might have serious consequences, esp. in international politics.
incident	4.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a public disturbance.
	exam	1	the police had reports of an incident outside a pub.
incident	5.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	related (to) or dependent (on).
incident	6.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by to
	def	having a subsidiary or minor relationship (with).
incident	7.
	syl	in+ci+dent
	pron	<1insid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of a beam of light or particles
	def	arriving at or striking a surface.
	exam	1	incident electrons.
incidental	1.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2insi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening in connection with or resulting from something more important; casual or fortuitous.
incidental	2.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2insi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	found in connection (with); related (to).
incidental	3.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2insi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by upon
	def	caused (by).
incidental	4.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2insi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occasional or minor.
	exam	1	incidental expenses.
incidental	5.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2insi1dentL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an incidental or minor expense, event, or action.
incidentalness	sub
	head	incidental
	syl	in+ci+1den+tal+ness
	pos	n.
incidentally	1.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal+ly
	pron	<2insi1dent*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as a subordinate or chance occurrence.
incidentally	2.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal+ly
	pron	<2insi1dent*li>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	by the way.
incidental music	0.
	syl	in+ci+den+tal mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	background music for a film, etc.
incinerate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin inciner*_are, from Latin #7in -%2#7+ cinis ashes
incinerate	0.
	syl	in+cin+er+ate
	pron	<in1sin*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn up completely; reduce to ashes.
incineration	sub
	head	incinerate
	syl	in+2cin+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
incinerator	0.
	syl	in+cin+er:a+tor
	pron	<in1sin*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a furnace or apparatus for incinerating something, esp. refuse.
incipient	ety	C17: from Latin incipi*_ens, from incipere to begin, take in hand, from #7in -%2#7+ capere to take
incipient	0.
	syl	in+cip:i+ent
	pron	<in1sipi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	just starting to be or happen; beginning.
incipience	sub
	head	incipient
	or	incipiency
	syl	in+1cip:i+ence
	pos	n.
incipiency	sub
	head	incipient
	or	incipience
	syl	in+1cip:i+en+cy
	pos	n.
incipiently	sub
	head	incipient
	syl	in+1cip:i+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
incipit	0.
	syl	in+ci+pit
	pron	<1inkipit>
	qual	Latin.
	def	here begins: used as an introductory word at the beginning of some medieval manuscripts.
incise	ety	C16: from Latin inc*_idere to cut into, from #7in -%2#7+ caedere to cut
incise	0.
	syl	in+cise
	pron	<in1sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (lines, a design, etc.) by cutting into the surface of (something) with a sharp tool.
incised	1.
	syl	in+cised
	pron	<in1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	cut into or engraved.
	exam	1	an incised surface.
incised	2.
	syl	in+cised
	pron	<in1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	made by cutting or engraving.
	exam	1	an incised design.
incised	3.
	syl	in+cised
	pron	<in1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wound
	def	cleanly cut, as with a surgical knife.
incised	4.
	syl	in+cised
	pron	<in1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having margins that are sharply and deeply indented.
	exam	1	an incised leaf.
incision	1.
	syl	in+ci+sion
	pron	<in1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of incising.
incision	2.
	syl	in+ci+sion
	pron	<in1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut, gash, or notch.
incision	3.
	syl	in+ci+sion
	pron	<in1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut made with a knife during a surgical operation.
incision	4.
	syl	in+ci+sion
	pron	<in1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any indentation in an incised leaf.
incision	5.
	syl	in+ci+sion
	pron	<in1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	incisiveness.
incisive	1.
	syl	in+ci+sive
	pron	<in1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	keen, penetrating, or acute.
incisive	2.
	syl	in+ci+sive
	pron	<in1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	biting or sarcastic; mordant.
	exam	1	an incisive remark.
incisive	3.
	syl	in+ci+sive
	pron	<in1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a sharp cutting edge.
	exam	1	incisive teeth.
incisively	sub
	head	incisive
	syl	in+1ci+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
incisiveness	sub
	head	incisive
	syl	in+1ci+sive+ness
	pos	n.
incisor	0.
	syl	in+ci+sor
	pron	<in1sIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chisel-edged tooth at the front of the mouth. In man there are four in each jaw.
incisure	0.
	syl	in+ci+sure
	pron	<in1sIZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an incision or notch in an organ or part.
incisural	sub
	head	incisure
	syl	in+1ci+sur+al
	pos	adj.
incite	ety	C15: from Latin incit*_are, from #7in -%2#7+ cit*_are to excite
incite	0.
	syl	in+cite
	pron	<in1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir up or provoke to action.
incitation	sub
	head	incite
	syl	in+ci+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
incitingly	sub
	head	incite
	syl	in+1cit+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
incivilities	infl
	head	incivility
	syl	in+ci+vil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incivility	1.
	syl	in+ci+vil+i:ty
	pron	<insi1viliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of civility or courtesy; rudeness.
incivility	2.
	syl	in+ci+vil+i:ty
	pron	<insi1viliti>
	pos	n.
	def	an impolite or uncivil act or remark.
incl	1.
	syl	incl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	including.
incl	2.
	syl	incl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inclusive.
inclement	1.
	syl	in+clem+ent
	pron	<in1klem*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	stormy, severe, or tempestuous.
inclement	2.
	syl	in+clem+ent
	pron	<in1klem*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	harsh, severe, or merciless.
inclemency	sub
	head	inclement
	or	inclementness
	syl	in+1clem+en+cy
	pos	n.
inclementness	sub
	head	inclement
	or	inclemency
	syl	in+1clem+ent+ness
	pos	n.
inclemently	sub
	head	inclement
	syl	in+1clem+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
inclinable	1.
	syl	in+clin+a:ble
	pron	<in1klIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by to
	def	having an inclination or tendency (to); disposed (to).
inclinable	2.
	syl	in+clin+a:ble
	pron	<in1klIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being inclined.
inclination	1.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by for, to, towards, or an infinitive
	def	a particular disposition, esp. a liking or preference; tendency.
	exam	1	I've no inclination for such dull work.
inclination	2.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of deviation from a particular plane, esp. a horizontal or vertical plane.
inclination	3.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sloping or slanting surface; incline.
inclination	4.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inclining or the state of being inclined.
inclination	5.a.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between a line on a graph and the positive limb of the axis.
inclination	5.b.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller dihedral angle between one plane and another.
inclination	6.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angle between the plane of the orbit of a planet or comet and another plane, usually that of the ecliptic.
inclination	7.
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pron	<2inkli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for { {dip} (sense 29)}.
inclinational	sub
	head	inclination
	syl	in+cli+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
incline	ety	C13: from Latin incl*_in*_are to cause to lean, from cl*_in*_are to bend; see {#7lean %1}
incline	1.
	syl	in+cline
	pron	<in1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deviate or cause to deviate from a particular plane, esp. a vertical or horizontal plane; slope or slant.
incline	2.
	syl	in+cline
	pron	<in1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to be disposed or cause to be disposed (towards some attitude or to do something).
	exam	1	he inclines towards levity;
	exam	2	that does not incline me to think that you are right.
incline	3.
	syl	in+cline
	pron	<in1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bend or lower (part of the body, esp. the head), as in a bow or in order to listen.
incline one's ear	4.
	head	incline
	syl	incline one's ear.
	def	to listen favourably (to). {~} (#!$Inkla$In, $In#!kla$In).
incline	5.
	syl	in+cline
	pron	<in1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	an inclined surface or slope; gradient.
incline	6.
	syl	in+cline
	pron	<in1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {inclined railway}.
incliner	sub
	head	incline
	syl	in+1clin+er
	pos	n.
inclined	1.
	syl	in+clined
	pron	<in1klInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by to
	def	having a disposition; tending.
inclined	2.
	syl	in+clined
	pron	<in1klInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	sloping or slanting.
inclined plane	0.
	syl	in+clined plane
	pos	n.
	def	a plane whose angle to the horizontal is less than a right angle.
inclined railway	0.
	syl	in+clined rail+way
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a cable railway used on particularly steep inclines unsuitable for normal adhesion locomotives.
inclinometer	1.
	syl	in+cli+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2inkli1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft instrument for indicating the angle that an aircraft makes with the horizontal.
inclinometer	2.
	syl	in+cli+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2inkli1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dip circle}.
inclose	0.
	syl	in+close
	pron	<in1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {enclose}.
inclosable	sub
	head	inclose
	syl	in+1clos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
incloser	sub
	head	inclose
	syl	in+1clos+er
	pos	n.
inclosure	sub
	head	inclose
	syl	in+1clos+ure
	pos	n.
include	ety	C15 (in the sense: to enclose): from Latin incl*_udere to enclose, from #7in -%2#7+ claudere to close
include	1.
	syl	in+clude
	pron	<in1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have as contents or part of the contents; be made up of or contain.
include	2.
	syl	in+clude
	pron	<in1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add as part of something else; put in as part of a set, group, or category.
include	3.
	syl	in+clude
	pron	<in1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contain as a secondary or minor ingredient or element.
includable	sub
	head	include
	or	includible
	syl	in+1clud+a:ble
	pos	adj.
includible	sub
	head	include
	or	includable
	syl	in+1clud+i:ble
	pos	adj.
included	0.
	syl	in+clud+ed
	pron	<in1klu:did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the stamens or pistils of a flower
	def	not protruding beyond the corolla.
includedness	sub
	head	included
	syl	in+1clud+ed+ness
	pos	n.
include out	0.
	syl	in+clude out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exclude.
	exam	1	you can include me out of that deal.
inclusion	1.
	syl	in+clu+sion
	pron	<in1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of including or the state of being included.
inclusion	2.
	syl	in+clu+sion
	pron	<in1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something included.
inclusion	3.
	syl	in+clu+sion
	pron	<in1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a solid fragment, liquid globule, or pocket of gas enclosed in a mineral or rock.
inclusion	4.
	syl	in+clu+sion
	pron	<in1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a relationship between two sets that is only valid when the members of one set are all members of the other.
inclusion body	0.
	syl	in+clu+sion bod:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any of the small particles found in cells infected with certain viruses.
inclusive	1.
	syl	in+clu+sive
	pron	<in1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	considered together (with).
	exam	1	capital inclusive of profit.
inclusive	2.
	syl	in+clu+sive
	pron	<in1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	including the limits specified.
	exam	1	Monday to Friday inclusive is five days.
inclusive	3.
	syl	in+clu+sive
	pron	<in1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive.
inclusive	4.
	syl	in+clu+sive
	pron	<in1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a disjunction
	def	true if at least one of its component propositions is true. Compare { {exclusive} (sense 10)}.
inclusively	sub
	head	inclusive
	syl	in+1clu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
inclusiveness	sub
	head	inclusive
	syl	in+1clu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
inclusive or	0.
	syl	in+clu+sive or
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the connective that gives the value to a disjunction if either or both of the disjuncts are true. Also called: {inclusive disjunction}. Compare {exclusive or}.
incoercible	1.
	syl	in+co+er+ci:ble
	pron	<2ink*u1R:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be coerced or compelled.
incoercible	2.
	syl	in+co+er+ci:ble
	pron	<2ink*u1R:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gas
	def	not capable of being liquefied by pressure alone.
incog	0.
	syl	incog.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	incognito.
incogitable	0.
	syl	in+cog:i+ta:ble
	pron	<in1koJit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not to be contemplated; unthinkable.
incogitability	sub
	head	incogitable
	syl	in+2cog:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incogitant	ety	C17: from Latin inc*_ogit*_ans, from #7in -%1#7+ c*_ogit*_are to think
incogitant	0.
	syl	in+cog:i+tant
	pron	<in1koJit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	thoughtless.
incognito	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin incognitus unknown, from #7in -%1#7+ cognitus known
incognita	alt
	head	incognito
	or	incognito
	syl	in+cog+ni+ta
	pos	adv. adj.
	mod	fem.
incognito	1.
	or	incognita
	syl	in+cog+ni+to
	pron	<2inkog1nEt*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	under an assumed name or appearance; in disguise.
incognitos	infl
	head	incognito
	or	incognitas
	syl	in+cog+ni+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incognitas	infl
	head	incognito
	or	incognitos
	syl	in+cog+ni+tas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. fem.
incognito	2.
	or	incognita
	syl	in+cog+ni+to
	pron	<2inkog1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive
	def	a person who is incognito.
incognito	3.
	or	incognita
	syl	in+cog+ni+to
	pron	<2inkog1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive
	def	the assumed name or disguise of such a person.
incognizant	0.
	syl	in+cog+ni+zant
	pron	<in1kogniz*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by of
	def	unaware (of).
incognizance	sub
	head	incognizant
	syl	in+1cog+ni+zance
	pos	n.
incoherent	1.
	syl	in+co+her+ent
	pron	<2ink*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in clarity or organization; disordered.
incoherent	2.
	syl	in+co+her+ent
	pron	<2ink*u1hi*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to express oneself clearly; inarticulate.
incoherence	sub
	head	incoherent
	syl	in+co+1her+ence
	pos	n.
incoherency	sub
	head	incoherent
	or	incoherentness
	syl	in+co+1her+en+cy
	pos	n.
incoherentness	sub
	head	incoherent
	or	incoherency
	syl	in+co+1her+ent+ness
	pos	n.
incoherently	sub
	head	incoherent
	syl	in+co+1her+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
incombustible	1.
	syl	in+com+bus+ti:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1b^st*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of being burnt; fireproof.
incombustible	2.
	syl	in+com+bus+ti:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1b^st*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	an incombustible object or material.
incombustibility	sub
	head	incombustible
	or	incombustibleness
	syl	in+com+2bus+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incombustibleness	sub
	head	incombustible
	or	incombustibility
	syl	in+com+1bus+ti:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incombustibly	sub
	head	incombustible
	syl	in+com+1bus+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
income	ety	C13 (in the sense: arrival, entrance): from Old English incumen a coming in
income	1.
	syl	in+come
	pron	<1ink^m>, <1ink*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of monetary or other returns, either earned or unearned, accruing over a given period of time.
income	2.
	syl	in+come
	pron	<1ink^m>, <1ink*m>
	pos	n.
	def	receipts; revenue.
income	3.
	syl	in+come
	pron	<1ink^m>, <1ink*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an inflow or influx.
income bond	0.
	syl	in+come bond
	pos	n.
	def	a bond that pays interest at a rate in direct proportion to the issuer's earnings.
income group	0.
	syl	in+come group
	pos	n.
	def	a group in a given population having incomes within a certain range.
income tax	0.
	syl	in+come tax
	pos	n.
	def	a personal tax, usually progressive, levied on annual income subject to certain deductions.
incoming	1.
	syl	in+com+ing
	pron	<1in2k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming in; entering.
incoming	2.
	syl	in+com+ing
	pron	<1in2k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	about to come into office; succeeding.
incoming	3.
	syl	in+com+ing
	pron	<1in2k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of interest, dividends, etc.
	def	being received; accruing.
incoming	4.
	syl	in+com+ing
	pron	<1in2k^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of coming in; en?!trance.
incoming	5.
	syl	in+com+ing
	pron	<1in2k^miG>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	income or revenue.
incommensurable	1.
	syl	in+com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<2ink*1menS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being judged, measured, or considered comparatively.
incommensurable	2.
	syl	in+com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<2ink*1menS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	not in accordance; incommensurate.
incommensurable	3.a.
	syl	in+com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<2ink*1menS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having a common factor other than 1, such as 2 and $/#800410 -5.
incommensurable	3.b.
	syl	in+com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<2ink*1menS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having units of the same dimension.
incommensurable	3.c.
	syl	in+com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<2ink*1menS*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrelated to another measurement by integral multiples.
incommensurable	4.
	syl	in+com+men+su+ra:ble
	pron	<2ink*1menS*r*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something incommensurable.
incommensurability	sub
	head	incommensurable
	or	incommensurableness
	syl	in+com+2men+su+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incommensurableness	sub
	head	incommensurable
	or	incommensurability
	syl	in+com+1men+su+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incommensurably	sub
	head	incommensurable
	syl	in+com+1men+su+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
incommensurate	1.
	syl	in+com+men+su+rate
	pron	<2ink*1menS*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by with
	def	not commensurate; disproportionate.
incommensurate	2.
	syl	in+com+men+su+rate
	pron	<2ink*1menS*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	incommensurable.
incommensurately	sub
	head	incommensurate
	syl	in+com+1men+su+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
incommensurateness	sub
	head	incommensurate
	syl	in+com+1men+su+rate+ness
	pos	n.
incommode	ety	C16: from Latin incommod*_are to be troublesome, from incommodus inconvenient, from #7in -%1#7+ commodus convenient; see #7commode 
incommode	0.
	syl	in+com+mode
	pron	<2ink*1m*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bother, disturb, or inconvenience.
incommodious	1.
	syl	in+com+mo+di+ous
	pron	<2ink*1m*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	insufficiently spa?!cious; cramped.
incommodious	2.
	syl	in+com+mo+di+ous
	pron	<2ink*1m*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	troublesome or inconvenient.
incommodiously	sub
	head	incommodious
	syl	in+com+1mo+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
incommodiousness	sub
	head	incommodious
	syl	in+com+1mo+di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
incommodities	infl
	head	incommodity
	syl	in+com+mod+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incommodity	0.
	syl	in+com+mod+i:ty
	pron	<2ink*1moditi>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {inconvenience}.
incommunicable	1.
	syl	in+com+mu+ni+ca:ble
	pron	<2ink*1mju:nik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being communicated.
incommunicable	2.
	syl	in+com+mu+ni+ca:ble
	pron	<2ink*1mju:nik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {incommunicative}.
incommunicability	sub
	head	incommunicable
	or	incommunicableness
	syl	in+com+2mu+ni+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incommunicableness	sub
	head	incommunicable
	or	incommunicability
	syl	in+com+1mu+ni+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incommunicably	sub
	head	incommunicable
	syl	in+com+1mu+ni+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
incommunicado	ety	C19: from Spanish incomunicado, from incomunicar to deprive of communication; see #7in -%1#7, communicate 
incommunicado	0.
	syl	in+com+mu+ni+ca+do
	pron	<2ink*2mju:ni1ka:d*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	deprived of communication with other people, as while in solitary confinement.
incommunicative	0.
	syl	in+com+mu+ni+ca+tive
	pron	<2ink*1mju:nik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending not to communicate with others; taciturn.
incommunicatively	sub
	head	incommunicative
	syl	in+com+1mu+ni+ca+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
incommunicativeness	sub
	head	incommunicative
	syl	in+com+1mu+ni+ca+tive+ness
	pos	n.
incommutable	0.
	syl	in+com+mut+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*1mju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being commuted; unalterable.
incommutability	sub
	head	incommutable
	or	incommutableness
	syl	in+com+2mut+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incommutableness	sub
	head	incommutable
	or	incommutability
	syl	in+com+1mut+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incommutably	sub
	head	incommutable
	syl	in+com+1mut+a:bly
	pos	adv.
incomparable	1.
	syl	in+com+pa+ra:ble
	pron	<in1komp*r*bL>, <-pr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond or above comparison; matchless; unequalled.
incomparable	2.
	syl	in+com+pa+ra:ble
	pron	<in1komp*r*bL>, <-pr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a basis for comparison; not having qualities or features that can be compared.
incomparability	sub
	head	incomparable
	or	incomparableness
	syl	in+2com+pa+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incomparableness	sub
	head	incomparable
	or	incomparability
	syl	in+1com+pa+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incomparably	sub
	head	incomparable
	syl	in+1com+pa+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
incompatible	1.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of living or existing together in peace or harmony; conflicting or antago?!nistic.
incompatible	2.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposed in nature or quality; inconsistent.
incompatible	3.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an office, position, etc.
	def	only able to be held by one person at a time.
incompatible	4.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. esp. of two drugs or two types of blood
	def	incapable of being combined or used together; antagonistic.
incompatible	5.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of two propositions
	def	unable to be both true at the same time.
incompatible	6.a.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of forming successful grafts.
incompatible	6.b.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of self-fertilization.
incompatible	7.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another word for {inconsistent} (sense 4).
incompatible	8.
	syl	in+com+pat+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1p@t*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person or thing that is incompatible with another.
incompatibility	sub
	head	incompatible
	or	incompatibleness
	syl	in+com+2pat+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incompatibleness	sub
	head	incompatible
	or	incompatibility
	syl	in+com+1pat+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incompatibly	sub
	head	incompatible
	syl	in+com+1pat+i:bly
	pos	adv.
incompetent	1.
	syl	in+com+pe+tent
	pron	<in1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not possessing the necessary ability, skill, etc. to do or carry out a task; incapable.
incompetent	2.
	syl	in+com+pe+tent
	pron	<in1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by lack of ability, skill, etc.
incompetent	3.
	syl	in+com+pe+tent
	pron	<in1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	not legally qualified.
	exam	1	an incompetent witness.
incompetent	4.
	syl	in+com+pe+tent
	pron	<in1kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rock strata, folds, etc.
	def	yielding readily to pressure so as to undergo structural deformation.
incompetent	5.
	syl	in+com+pe+tent
	pron	<in1kompit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an incompetent person.
incompetence	sub
	head	incompetent
	or	incompetency
	syl	in+1com+pe+tence
	pos	n.
incompetency	sub
	head	incompetent
	or	incompetence
	syl	in+1com+pe+ten+cy
	pos	n.
incompetently	sub
	head	incompetent
	syl	in+1com+pe+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
incomplete	1.
	syl	in+com+plete
	pron	<2ink*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not complete or finished.
incomplete	2.
	syl	in+com+plete
	pron	<2ink*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not completely developed; imperfect.
incomplete	3.
	syl	in+com+plete
	pron	<2ink*m1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	meaningless unless used in a specific context.
incompletely	sub
	head	incomplete
	syl	in+com+1plete+ly
	pos	adv.
incompleteness	sub
	head	incomplete
	or	incompletion
	syl	in+com+1plete+ness
	pos	n.
incompletion	sub
	head	incomplete
	or	incompleteness
	syl	in+com+1ple+tion
	pos	n.
incompliant	0.
	syl	in+com+pli+ant
	pron	<2ink*m1plI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not compliant; unyielding or inflexible.
incompliance	sub
	head	incompliant
	or	incompliancy
	syl	in+com+1pli+ance
	pos	n.
incompliancy	sub
	head	incompliant
	or	incompliance
	syl	in+com+1pli+an+cy
	pos	n.
incompliantly	sub
	head	incompliant
	syl	in+com+1pli+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
incomprehensible	1.
	syl	in+com+pre+hen+si:ble
	pron	<2inkompri1hens*bL>, <in2kom->
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being understood; unintelligible.
incomprehensible	2.
	syl	in+com+pre+hen+si:ble
	pron	<2inkompri1hens*bL>, <in2kom->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	limitless; boundless.
incomprehensibility	sub
	head	incomprehensible
	or	incomprehensibleness
	syl	in+com+pre+2hen+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incomprehensibleness	sub
	head	incomprehensible
	or	incomprehensibility
	syl	in+com+pre+1hen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incomprehensibly	sub
	head	incomprehensible
	syl	in+com+pre+1hen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
incomprehension	0.
	syl	in+com+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2inkompri1henS*n>, <in2kom->
	pos	n.
	def	inability or failure to comprehend; lack of understanding.
incomprehensive	0.
	syl	in+com+pre+hen+sive
	pron	<2inkompri1hensiv>, <in2kom->
	pos	adj.
	def	not comprehensive; limited in range or scope.
incomprehensively	sub
	head	incomprehensive
	syl	in+com+pre+1hen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
incomprehensiveness	sub
	head	incomprehensive
	syl	in+com+pre+1hen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
incompressible	0.
	syl	in+com+press+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1pres*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being compressed or condensed.
incompressibility	sub
	head	incompressible
	or	incompressibleness
	syl	in+com+2press+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incompressibleness	sub
	head	incompressible
	or	incompressibility
	syl	in+com+1press+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incompressibly	sub
	head	incompressible
	syl	in+com+1press+i:bly
	pos	adv.
incomputable	0.
	syl	in+com+put+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*m1pju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being computed; incalculable.
incomputability	sub
	head	incomputable
	syl	in+com+2put+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incomputably	sub
	head	incomputable
	syl	in+com+1put+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inconceivable	0.
	syl	in+con+ceiv+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1sEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being conceived, imagined, or considered.
inconceivability	sub
	head	inconceivable
	or	inconceivableness
	syl	in+con+2ceiv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inconceivableness	sub
	head	inconceivable
	or	inconceivability
	syl	in+con+1ceiv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inconceivably	sub
	head	inconceivable
	syl	in+con+1ceiv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inconclusive	1.
	syl	in+con+clu+sive
	pron	<2ink*n1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not conclusive or decisive; not finally settled; indeterminate.
inconclusively	sub
	head	inconclusive
	syl	in+con+1clu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
inconclusiveness	sub
	head	inconclusive
	syl	in+con+1clu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
incondensible	alt
	head	incondensable
	or	incondensable
	syl	in+con+den+si:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1dens*bL>
	pos	adj.
incondensable	0.
	or	incondensible
	syl	in+con+den+sa:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1dens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being condensed.
incondensability	sub
	head	incondensable
	or	incondensibility
	syl	in+con+2den+sa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incondensibility	sub
	head	incondensable
	or	incondensability
	syl	in+con+2den+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incondite	1.
	syl	in+con+dite
	pron	<in1kondit>, <-dIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	poorly constructed or composed.
incondite	2.
	syl	in+con+dite
	pron	<in1kondit>, <-dIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	rough or crude.
inconditely	sub
	head	incondite
	syl	in+1con+dite+ly
	pos	adv.
inconformity	0.
	syl	in+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2ink*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of conformity; ir?!regularity.
incongruities	infl
	head	incongruity
	syl	in+con+gru+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incongruity	1.
	syl	in+con+gru+i:ty
	pron	<2inkoG1gru:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	something incongruous.
incongruity	2.
	syl	in+con+gru+i:ty
	pron	<2inkoG1gru:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being incongruous.
incongruent	alt
	head	incongruous
	or	incongruous
	syl	in+con+gru+ent
	pos	adj.
incongruous	1.
	or	incongruent
	syl	in+con+gru+ous
	pron	<in1koGgru*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by with or to
	def	incompatible with (what is suitable); inappropriate.
incongruous	2.
	or	incongruent
	syl	in+con+gru+ous
	pron	<in1koGgru*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing disparate or discordant elements or parts.
incongruously	sub
	head	incongruous
	or	incongruently
	syl	in+1con+gru+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
incongruently	sub
	head	incongruous
	or	incongruously
	syl	in+1con+gru+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
incongruousness	sub
	head	incongruous
	or	incongruence
	syl	in+1con+gru+ous+ness
	pos	n.
incongruence	sub
	head	incongruous
	or	incongruousness
	syl	in+1con+gru+ence
	pos	n.
inconsecutive	0.
	syl	in+con+sec:u+tive
	pron	<2ink*n1sekjutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not consecutive; not in sequence. &- {@!in+con+#!sec@.u+tive+ly} &- {@!in+con+#!sec@.u+tive+ness}
inconsequent	alt
	head	inconsequential
	or	inconsequential
	syl	in+con+se:quent
	pron	<in1konsikw*nt>
	pos	adj.
inconsequential	1.
	or	inconsequent
	syl	in+con+se:quen+tial
	pron	<2inkonsi1kwenS*l>, <in2kon->
	pos	adj.
	def	not following logically as a consequence.
inconsequential	2.
	or	inconsequent
	syl	in+con+se:quen+tial
	pron	<2inkonsi1kwenS*l>, <in2kon->
	pos	adj.
	def	trivial or insignificant.
inconsequential	3.
	or	inconsequent
	syl	in+con+se:quen+tial
	pron	<2inkonsi1kwenS*l>, <in2kon->
	pos	adj.
	def	not in a logical sequence; haphazard.
inconsequentiality	sub
	head	inconsequential
	syl	in+con+se:2quen+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
inconsequentialness	sub
	head	inconsequential
	syl	in+con+se:1quen+tial+ness
	pos	n.
inconsequence	sub
	head	inconsequential
	or	inconsequentness
	syl	in+1con+se:quence
	pos	n.
inconsequentness	sub
	head	inconsequential
	or	inconsequence
	syl	in+1con+se:quent+ness
	pos	n.
inconsequentially	sub
	head	inconsequential
	or	inconsequently
	syl	in+con+se:1quen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
inconsequently	sub
	head	inconsequential
	or	inconsequentially
	syl	in+1con+se:quent+ly
	pos	adv.
inconsiderable	1.
	syl	in+con+sid+er+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1sid*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively small.
inconsiderable	2.
	syl	in+con+sid+er+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1sid*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not worthy of consideration; insignificant.
inconsiderableness	sub
	head	inconsiderable
	syl	in+con+1sid+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inconsiderably	sub
	head	inconsiderable
	syl	in+con+1sid+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inconsiderate	1.
	syl	in+con+sid+er+ate
	pron	<2ink*n1sid*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in care or thought for others; heedless; thoughtless.
inconsiderate	2.
	syl	in+con+sid+er+ate
	pron	<2ink*n1sid*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	insufficiently considered.
inconsiderately	sub
	head	inconsiderate
	syl	in+con+1sid+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
inconsiderateness	sub
	head	inconsiderate
	or	inconsideration
	syl	in+con+1sid+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
inconsideration	sub
	head	inconsiderate
	or	inconsiderateness
	syl	in+con+2sid+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
cies	infl
	head	inconsistency
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inconsistency	1.
	syl	in+con+sist+en+cy
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of consistency or agreement; incompatibility.
inconsistency	2.
	syl	in+con+sist+en+cy
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an inconsistent feature or quality.
inconsistent	1.
	syl	in+con+sist+ent
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in consistency, agreement, or compatibility; at variance.
inconsistent	2.
	syl	in+con+sist+ent
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing contradictory elements.
inconsistent	3.
	syl	in+con+sist+ent
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular or fickle in behaviour or mood.
inconsistent	4.
	syl	in+con+sist+ent
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {incompatible}. (of two or more equations) not having one common set of values of the variables.
	exam	1	x+
inconsistent	5.
	syl	in+con+sist+ent
	pron	<2ink*n1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a set of axioms
	def	leading to at least one proposition that can be shown to be true by one axiom and false by another.
inconsistently	sub
	head	inconsistent
	syl	in+con+1sist+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
inconsolable	0.
	syl	in+con+sol+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1s*ul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being consoled or comforted; disconsolate.
inconsolability	sub
	head	inconsolable
	or	inconsolableness
	syl	in+con+2sol+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inconsolableness	sub
	head	inconsolable
	or	inconsolability
	syl	in+con+1sol+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inconsolably	sub
	head	inconsolable
	syl	in+con+1sol+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inconsonant	0.
	syl	in+con+so+nant
	pron	<in1kons*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in harmony or compatibility; discordant.
inconsonance	sub
	head	inconsonant
	syl	in+1con+so+nance
	pos	n.
inconsonantly	sub
	head	inconsonant
	syl	in+1con+so+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
inconspicuous	0.
	syl	in+con+spic:u+ous
	pron	<2ink*n1spikju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily noticed or seen; not prominent or striking.
inconspicuously	sub
	head	inconspicuous
	syl	in+con+1spic:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
inconspicuousness	sub
	head	inconspicuous
	syl	in+con+1spic:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
inconstant	1.
	syl	in+con+stant
	pron	<in1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not constant; variable.
inconstant	2.
	syl	in+con+stant
	pron	<in1konst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	fickle.
inconstancy	sub
	head	inconstant
	syl	in+1con+stan+cy
	pos	n.
inconstantly	sub
	head	inconstant
	syl	in+1con+stant+ly
	pos	adv.
inconsumable	1.
	syl	in+con+sum+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1sju:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being consumed or used up.
inconsumable	2.
	syl	in+con+sum+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1sju:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	providing an economic service without being consumed, as currency.
inconsumably	sub
	head	inconsumable
	syl	in+con+1sum+a:bly
	pos	adv.
incontestable	0.
	syl	in+con+test+a:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1test*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being contested or disputed.
incontestability	sub
	head	incontestable
	or	incontestableness
	syl	in+con+2test+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incontestableness	sub
	head	incontestable
	or	incontestability
	syl	in+con+1test+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incontestably	sub
	head	incontestable
	syl	in+con+1test+a:bly
	pos	adv.
incontinent	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin incontinens, from #7in -%1#7+ continere to hold, restrain
incontinent	H1.1.
	syl	in+con+ti+nent
	pron	<in1kontin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in restraint or control, esp. sexually.
incontinent	H1.2.
	syl	in+con+ti+nent
	pron	<in1kontin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or exhibiting involuntary urination or defecation.
incontinent	H1.3.
	syl	in+con+ti+nent
	pron	<in1kontin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	having little or no control (over).
incontinent	H1.4.
	syl	in+con+ti+nent
	pron	<in1kontin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained; uncontrolled.
incontinence	sub
	head	incontinent
	or	incontinency
	syl	in+1con+ti+nence
	pos	n.
incontinency	sub
	head	incontinent
	or	incontinence
	syl	in+1con+ti+nen+cy
	pos	n.
incontinently	sub
	head	incontinent
	syl	in+1con+ti+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
incontinent	ety	C15: from Late Latin in continent*_i tempore, literally: in continuous time, that is, with no interval
incontinent	H2.0.
	syl	in+con+ti+nent
	pron	<in1kontin*nt>
	pos	adv.
	def	an obsolete word for {immediately}.
incontrollable	0.
	syl	in+con+trol+la:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1tr*ul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {uncontrollable}.
incontrollably	sub
	head	incontrollable
	syl	in+con+1trol+la:bly
	pos	adv.
incontrovertible	0.
	syl	in+con+tro+vert+i:ble
	pron	<2inkontr*1vR:t*bL>, <in2kon->
	pos	adj.
	def	in?!capable of being contradicted or disputed; undeniable.
incontrovertibility	sub
	head	incontrovertible
	or	incontrovertibleness
	syl	in+con+tro+2vert+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incontrovertibleness	sub
	head	incontrovertible
	or	incontrovertibility
	syl	in+con+tro+1vert+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incontrovertibly	sub
	head	incontrovertible
	syl	in+con+tro+1vert+i:bly
	pos	adv.
inconvenience	1.
	syl	in+con+ven+ience
	pron	<2ink*n1vEnj*ns>, <-1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being inconvenient.
inconvenience	2.
	syl	in+con+ven+ience
	pron	<2ink*n1vEnj*ns>, <-1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something inconvenient; a hindrance, trouble, or difficulty.
inconvenience	3.
	syl	in+con+ven+ience
	pron	<2ink*n1vEnj*ns>, <-1vEni*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause inconvenience to; trouble or harass.
inconvenient	0.
	syl	in+con+ven+ient
	pron	<2ink*n1vEnj*nt>, <-1vEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not convenient; troublesome, awkward, or difficult.
inconveniently	sub
	head	inconvenient
	syl	in+con+1ven+ient+ly
	pos	adv.
inconvertible	1.
	syl	in+con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being converted or changed.
inconvertible	2.a.
	syl	in+con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not redeemable for gold or silver specie.
inconvertible	2.b.
	syl	in+con+vert+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1vR:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not exchangeable for another currency.
inconvertibility	sub
	head	inconvertible
	or	inconvertibleness
	syl	in+con+2vert+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inconvertibleness	sub
	head	inconvertible
	or	inconvertibility
	syl	in+con+1vert+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inconvertibly	sub
	head	inconvertible
	syl	in+con+1vert+i:bly
	pos	adv.
inconvincible	0.
	syl	in+con+vin+ci:ble
	pron	<2ink*n1vins*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing or not able to be convinced.
inconvincibility	sub
	head	inconvincible
	or	inconvincibleness
	syl	2in+con+2vin+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inconvincibleness	sub
	head	inconvincible
	or	inconvincibility
	syl	2in+con+1vin+ci:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inconvincibly	sub
	head	inconvincible
	syl	2in+con+1vin+ci:bly
	pos	adv.
incoordinate	1.
	syl	in+co+or:di+nate
	pron	<2ink*u1c:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not coordinate; un?!equal in rank, order, or importance.
incoordinate	2.
	syl	in+co+or:di+nate
	pron	<2ink*u1c:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncoordinated.
incoordination	1.
	syl	in+co+or:di+na+tion
	pron	<2ink*u2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of coordina?!tion or organization.
incoordination	2.
	syl	in+co+or:di+na+tion
	pron	<2ink*u2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a lack of muscular control when making a voluntary movement.
incor	alt
	head	incorp
	or	incorp
	syl	incor.
incorp	0.
	or	incor
	syl	incorp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	incorporated.
incorporable	0.
	syl	in+cor+po+ra:ble
	pron	<in1kc:p*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being incorporated or included.
incorporate	ety	C14 (in the sense: put into the body of something else): from Late Latin incorpor*_are to embody, from Latin #7in -%2#7+ corpus body
incorporate	H1.1.
	syl	in+cor+po+rate
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to include or be included as a part or member of a united whole.
incorporate	H1.2.
	syl	in+cor+po+rate
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form a united whole or mass; merge or blend.
incorporate	H1.3.
	syl	in+cor+po+rate
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (individuals, an unincorporated enterprise, etc.) into a corporation or other organization with a separate legal identity from that of its owners or members.
incorporate	H1.4.
	syl	in+cor+po+rate
	pron	<in1kc:p*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	combined into a whole; incorporated.
incorporate	H1.5.
	syl	in+cor+po+rate
	pron	<in1kc:p*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed into or constituted as a corporation.
incorporative	sub
	head	incorporate
	syl	in+1cor+po+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
incorporation	sub
	head	incorporate
	syl	in+2cor+po+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
incorporate	ety	C16: from Late Latin incorpor*_atus, from Latin #7in -%1#7+ corpor*_atus furnished with a body
incorporate	H2.0.
	syl	in+cor+po+rate
	pron	<in1kc:p*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {incorporeal}.
incorporated	1.
	syl	in+cor+po+rat+ed
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	united or combined into a whole.
incorporated	2.
	syl	in+cor+po+rat+ed
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	organized as a legal corporation, esp. in commerce. Abbrev.: {Inc}. {inc}.
incorporatedness	sub
	head	incorporated
	syl	in+1cor+po+2rat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
incorporating	0.
	syl	in+cor+po+rat+ing
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for {polysynthetic}.
incorporator	1.
	syl	in+cor+po+ra+tor
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who incorporates.
incorporator	2.a.
	syl	in+cor+po+ra+tor
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the signatories of a certificate of incorporation.
incorporator	2.b.
	syl	in+cor+po+ra+tor
	pron	<in1kc:p*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the original members of a corporation.
incorporeal	1.
	syl	in+cor+po+re:al
	pron	<2inkc:1pc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	without material form, body, or substance.
incorporeal	2.
	syl	in+cor+po+re:al
	pron	<2inkc:1pc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	spiritual or metaphysical.
incorporeal	3.
	syl	in+cor+po+re:al
	pron	<2inkc:1pc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having no material existence but existing by reason of its annexation of something material, such as an easement, touchline, copyright, etc..
	exam	1	an incorporeal hereditament.
incorporeally	sub
	head	incorporeal
	syl	in+cor+1po+re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
incorporeity	sub
	head	incorporeal
	or	incorporeality
	syl	in+cor+po+re:i:ty
	pron	<in2kc:p*1rEiti>
	pos	n.
incorporeality	sub
	head	incorporeal
	or	incorporeity
	syl	in+cor+po+re:1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
incorrect	1.
	syl	in+cor+rect
	pron	<2ink*1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	false; wrong.
	exam	1	an incorrect calculation.
incorrect	2.
	syl	in+cor+rect
	pron	<2ink*1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fitting or proper.
	exam	1	incorrect behaviour.
incorrectly	sub
	head	incorrect
	syl	in+cor+1rect+ly
	pos	adv.
incorrectness	sub
	head	incorrect
	syl	in+cor+1rect+ness
	pos	n.
incorrigible	1.
	syl	in+cor+ri+gi:ble
	pron	<in1koriJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond correction, reform, or alteration.
incorrigible	2.
	syl	in+cor+ri+gi:ble
	pron	<in1koriJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	firmly rooted; ineradicable.
incorrigible	3.
	syl	in+cor+ri+gi:ble
	pron	<in1koriJ*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that is incorrigible.
incorrigibility	sub
	head	incorrigible
	or	incorrigibleness
	syl	in+2cor+ri+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incorrigibleness	sub
	head	incorrigible
	or	incorrigibility
	syl	in+1cor+ri+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incorrigibly	sub
	head	incorrigible
	syl	in+1cor+ri+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
incorrupt	1.
	syl	in+cor+rupt
	pron	<2ink*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from corruption; pure.
incorrupt	2.
	syl	in+cor+rupt
	pron	<2ink*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from decay; fresh or untainted.
incorrupt	3.
	syl	in+cor+rupt
	pron	<2ink*1r^pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a manuscript, text, etc.
	def	relatively free from error or alteration.
incorruptly	sub
	head	incorrupt
	syl	in+cor+1rupt+ly
	pos	adv.
incorruptible	1.
	syl	in+cor+rupt+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*1r^pt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being corrupted; honest; just.
incorruptible	2.
	syl	in+cor+rupt+i:ble
	pron	<2ink*1r^pt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to decay or decomposition.
incorruptibility	sub
	head	incorruptible
	or	incorruptibleness
	syl	in+cor+2rupt+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incorruptibleness	sub
	head	incorruptible
	or	incorruptibility
	syl	in+cor+1rupt+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incorruptibly	sub
	head	incorruptible
	syl	in+cor+1rupt+i:bly
	pos	adv.
incr	1.
	syl	incr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	increase.
incr	2.
	syl	incr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	increased.
incr	3.
	syl	incr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	increasing.
incrassate	ety	C17: from Late Latin incrass*_are, from Latin crassus thick, dense
incrassate	1.
	syl	in+cras+sate
	pron	<in1kr@sit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	also
	def	thickened or swollen.
	exam	1	incrassate cell walls.
incrassate	2.
	syl	in+cras+sate
	pron	<in1kr@sit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	also
	def	fattened or swollen.
incrassate	3.
	syl	in+cras+sate
	pron	<in1kr@sAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	also
	def	to make or become thicker.
incrassation	sub
	head	incrassate
	syl	in+cras+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
increase	ety	C14: from Old French encreistre, from Latin incr*_escere, from #7in -%2 cr*_escere to grow
increase	1.
	syl	in+crease
	pron	<in1krEs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become greater in size, degree, frequency, etc.; grow or expand.
increase	2.
	syl	in+crease
	pron	<1inkrEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of increasing; augmentation.
increase	3.
	syl	in+crease
	pron	<1inkrEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which something increases.
on the increase	4.
	head	increase
	syl	on the increase.
	def	increasing, esp. becoming more frequent.
increasable	sub
	head	increase
	syl	in+1creas+a:ble
	pos	adj.
increasedly	sub
	head	increase
	or	increasingly
	syl	in+creas+ed+ly
	pron	<in1krEsidli>
	pos	adv.
increasingly	sub
	head	increase
	or	increasedly
	syl	in+1creas+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
increaser	sub
	head	increase
	syl	in+1creas+er
	pos	n.
increate	0.
	syl	in+cre+ate
	pron	<2inkri1At>, <1inkri2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic, poetic. esp. of gods
	def	never having been created.
increately	sub
	head	increate
	syl	in+cre+1ate+ly
	pos	adv.
incredible	1.
	syl	in+cred+i:ble
	pron	<in1kred*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond belief or understanding; unbelievable.
incredible	2.
	syl	in+cred+i:ble
	pron	<in1kred*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	marvellous; amazing.
incredibility	sub
	head	incredible
	or	incredibleness
	syl	in+2cred+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incredibleness	sub
	head	incredible
	or	incredibility
	syl	in+1cred+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incredulity	0.
	syl	in+cre+du+li:ty
	pron	<2inkri1dju:liti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of belief; scepticism.
incredulous	0.
	syl	in+cred:u+lous
	pron	<in1kreJul*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	not prepared or willing to believe (something); unbelieving.
incredulously	sub
	head	incredulous
	syl	in+1cred:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
incredulousness	sub
	head	incredulous
	syl	in+1cred:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
increment	ety	C15: from Latin incr*_ementum growth, #7increase 
increment	1.
	syl	in+cre+ment
	pron	<1inkrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase or addition, esp. one of a series.
increment	2.
	syl	in+cre+ment
	pron	<1inkrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of increasing; augmentation.
increment	3.
	syl	in+cre+ment
	pron	<1inkrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a small positive or negative change in a variable or function. Symbol: #GD, as in #GD or #GD
incremental	sub
	head	increment
	syl	in+cre+men+tal
	pron	<2inkri1mentL>
	pos	adj.
incremental plotter	0.
	syl	in+cre+men+tal plot+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a device that plots graphs on paper from computer-generated instructions. See also {microfilm plotter}.
incremental recorder	0.
	syl	in+cre+men+tal re+cord+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device for recording data as it is generated, usually on paper tape or magnetic tape, and feeding it into a computer.
increscent	ety	C16: from Latin incr*_esc*_ens 
increscent	0.
	syl	in+cres+cent
	pron	<in1kresNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the moon
	def	increasing in size; waxing.
incretion	ety	C20: from {#7in -%2}#7+ (#7se) #7cretion 
incretion	1.
	syl	in+cre+tion
	pron	<in1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	direct secretion into the bloodstream, esp. of a hormone from an endocrine gland.
incretion	2.
	syl	in+cre+tion
	pron	<in1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the substance so secreted.
incretionary	sub
	head	incretion
	or	incretory
	syl	in+1cre+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1inkrit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
incretory	sub
	head	incretion
	or	incretionary
	syl	in+cre+to:ry
	pron	<1inkrit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
incriminate	ety	C18: from Late Latin incr*_imin*_are to accuse, from Latin cr*_imen accusation; see #7crime 
incriminate	1.
	syl	in+crim:i+nate
	pron	<in1krimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imply or suggest the guilt or error of (someone).
incriminate	2.
	syl	in+crim:i+nate
	pron	<in1krimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge with a crime or fault.
incrimination	sub
	head	incriminate
	syl	in+2crim:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
incriminator	sub
	head	incriminate
	syl	in+1crim:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
incriminatory	sub
	head	incriminate
	syl	in+1crim:i+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
incross	1.
	syl	in+cross
	pron	<1inkros>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or animal produced by continued inbreeding.
incross	2.
	syl	in+cross
	pron	<1inkros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inbreed or produce by inbreeding.
incrust	0.
	syl	in+crust
	pron	<in1kr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {encrust}.
incrustant	sub
	head	incrust
	syl	in+1crust+ant
	pos	n. adj.
incrustation	sub
	head	incrust
	syl	in+crus+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
incubate	ety	C18: from Latin incub*_are to lie upon, hatch, from {#7in -%2}#7+ cub*_are to lie down
incubate	1.
	syl	in+cu+bate
	pron	<1inkju2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of birds
	def	to supply (eggs) with heat for their development, esp. by sitting on them.
incubate	2.
	syl	in+cu+bate
	pron	<1inkju2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (eggs, embryos, bacteria, etc.) to develop, esp. in an incubator or culture medium.
incubate	3.
	syl	in+cu+bate
	pron	<1inkju2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of eggs, embryos, bacteria, etc.
	def	to develop in favourable conditions, esp. in an incubator.
incubate	4.
	syl	in+cu+bate
	pron	<1inkju2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of disease germs
	def	to remain inactive in an animal or human before causing disease.
incubate	5.
	syl	in+cu+bate
	pron	<1inkju2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to develop or cause to develop gradually; foment or be fomented.
incubation	sub
	head	incubate
	syl	in+cu+1ba+tion
	pos	n.
incubational	sub
	head	incubate
	syl	in+cu+1ba+tion+al
	pos	adj.
incubative	sub
	head	incubate
	or	incubatory
	syl	in+cu+2ba+tive
	pos	adj.
incubatory	sub
	head	incubate
	or	incubative
	syl	in+cu+2ba+to:ry
	pos	adj.
incubation period	0.
	syl	in+cu+ba+tion pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the time between exposure to an infectious disease and the appearance of the first signs or symptoms. Sometimes shortened to {incubation}.
incubator	1.
	syl	in+cu+ba+tor
	pron	<1inkju2bAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an enclosed transparent boxlike apparatus for housing prematurely born babies under optimum conditions until they are strong enough to survive in the normal environment.
incubator	2.
	syl	in+cu+ba+tor
	pron	<1inkju2bAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container kept at a constant temperature in which birds' eggs can be artificially hatched or bacterial cultures grown.
incubator	3.
	syl	in+cu+ba+tor
	pron	<1inkju2bAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or thing that incubates.
incubus	ety	C14: from Late Latin, from incub*_are to lie upon; see #7incubate 
incubi	infl
	head	incubus
	or	incubuses
	syl	in+cu+bi
	pron	<-2bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incubuses	infl
	head	incubus
	or	incubi
	syl	in+cu+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incubus	1.
	syl	in+cu+bus
	pron	<1inkjub*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a demon believed in folklore to lie upon sleeping persons, esp. to have sexual intercourse with sleeping women. Compare {succubus}.
incubus	2.
	syl	in+cu+bus
	pron	<1inkjub*s>
	pos	n.
	def	something that oppresses, worries, or disturbs greatly, esp. a nightmare or obsession.
incudes	0.
	syl	in+cu+des
	pron	<in1kju:dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {incus}.
inculcate	ety	C16: from Latin inculc*_are to tread upon, ram down, from #7in -%2#7+ calc*_are to trample, from calx heel
inculcate	0.
	syl	in+cul+cate
	pron	<1ink^l2kAt>, <in1k^lkAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instil by forceful or insistent repetition.
inculcation	sub
	head	inculcate
	syl	in+cul+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
inculcator	sub
	head	inculcate
	syl	in+cul+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
inculpable	0.
	syl	in+cul+pa:ble
	pron	<in1k^lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being blamed or accused; guiltless.
inculpability	sub
	head	inculpable
	or	inculpableness
	syl	in+2cul+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inculpableness	sub
	head	inculpable
	or	inculpability
	syl	in+1cul+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inculpably	sub
	head	inculpable
	syl	in+1cul+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
inculpate	ety	C18: from Late Latin inculp*_are, from Latin culp*_are to blame, from culpa fault, blame
inculpate	0.
	syl	in+cul+pate
	pron	<1ink^l2pAt>, <in1k^lpAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to incriminate; cause blame to be imputed to.
inculpation	sub
	head	inculpate
	syl	in+cul+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
incult	ety	C16: from Latin incultus, from #7in -%1#7+ colere to till
incult	1.
	syl	in+cult
	pron	<in1k^lt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	of land
	def	uncultivated; untilled; naturally wild.
incult	2.
	syl	in+cult
	pron	<in1k^lt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lacking refinement and culture.
cies	infl
	head	incumbency
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incumbency	1.
	syl	in+cum+ben+cy
	pron	<in1k^mb*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being incumbent.
incumbency	2.
	syl	in+cum+ben+cy
	pron	<in1k^mb*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, duty, or tenure of an incumbent.
incumbent	ety	C16: from Latin incumbere to lie upon, devote one's attention to, from #7in -%2#7+ -cumbere, related to Latin cub*_are to lie down
incumbent	1.
	syl	in+cum+bent
	pron	<in1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Formal. often postpositive and foll. by on or upon and an infinitive
	def	morally binding or necessary; obligatory.
	exam	1	it is incumbent on me to attend.
incumbent	2.
	syl	in+cum+bent
	pron	<in1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by on
	def	resting or lying (on).
incumbent	3.
	syl	in+cum+bent
	pron	<in1k^mb*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds an office, esp. a clergyman holding a benefice.
incumbently	sub
	head	incumbent
	syl	in+1cum+bent+ly
	pos	adv.
incumber	0.
	syl	in+cum+ber
	pron	<in1k^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {encumber}.
incumberingly	sub
	head	incumber
	syl	in+1cum+ber+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
incumbrance	sub
	head	incumber
	syl	in+1cum+brance
	pos	n.
incunabula	ety	C19: from Latin, originally: swaddling clothes, hence beginnings, from #7in -%2#7+ c*_un*_abula cradle
incunabulum	infl
	head	incunabula
	syl	in+cu+nab:u+lum
	pron	<-l*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
incunabula	1.
	syl	in+cu+nab:u+la
	pron	<2inkju1n@bjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any book printed before 1500.
incunabula	2.
	syl	in+cu+nab:u+la
	pron	<2inkju1n@bjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the infancy or earliest stages of something; beginnings.
incunabular	sub
	head	incunabula
	syl	in+cu+1nab:u+lar
	pos	adj.
incur	ety	C16: from Latin incurrere to run into, from currere to run
incurs	infl
	head	incur
	syl	in+curs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
incurring	infl
	head	incur
	syl	in+cur+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
incurred	infl
	head	incur
	syl	in+curred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
incur	1.
	syl	in+cur
	pron	<in1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make oneself subject to (something undesirable); bring upon oneself.
incur	2.
	syl	in+cur
	pron	<in1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to run into or encounter.
incurrable	sub
	head	incur
	syl	in+1cur+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
incurable	1.
	syl	in+cur+a:ble
	pron	<in1kju*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a disease
	def	not curable; unresponsive to treatment.
incurable	2.
	syl	in+cur+a:ble
	pron	<in1kju*r*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having an in?!curable disease.
incurability	sub
	head	incurable
	or	incurableness
	syl	in+2cur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incurableness	sub
	head	incurable
	or	incurability
	syl	in+1cur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incurably	sub
	head	incurable
	syl	in+1cur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
incurious	0.
	syl	in+cu+ri+ous
	pron	<in1kju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not curious; indifferent or uninterested.
incuriosity	sub
	head	incurious
	or	incuriousness
	syl	in+cu+ri+os+i:ty
	pron	<in2kju*ri1ositi>
	pos	n.
incuriousness	sub
	head	incurious
	or	incuriosity
	syl	in+1cu+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
incuriously	sub
	head	incurious
	syl	in+1cu+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
incurrence	0.
	syl	in+cur+rence
	pron	<in1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of incurring.
incurrent	ety	C16: from Latin incurr*_ens running into; see #7incur 
incurrent	1.
	syl	in+cur+rent
	pron	<in1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of anatomical ducts, tubes, channels, etc.
	def	having an inward flow.
incurrent	2.
	syl	in+cur+rent
	pron	<in1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing or running in an inward direction.
incursion	ety	C15: from Latin incursi*_o onset, attack, from incurrere to run into; see #7incur 
incursion	1.
	syl	in+cur+sion
	pron	<in1kR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden invasion, attack, or raid.
incursion	2.
	syl	in+cur+sion
	pron	<in1kR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of running or leaking into; penetration.
incursive	sub
	head	incursion
	syl	in+cur+sive
	pron	<in1kR:siv>
	pos	adj.
incurvate	ety	C16: from Latin incurv*_are (vb.) 
incurvate	1.
	syl	in+cur+vate
	pron	<1inkR:2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to curve or cause to curve inwards.
incurvate	2.
	syl	in+cur+vate
	pron	<in1kR:vit>, <-vAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	curved inwards.
incurvation	sub
	head	incurvate
	syl	in+cur+1va+tion
	pos	n.
incurvature	sub
	head	incurvate
	syl	in+cur+va+ture
	pron	<in1kR:v*C*>
	pos	n.
incus	ety	C17: from Latin: anvil, from inc*_udere to forge
incudes	infl
	head	incus
	syl	in+cu+des
	pron	<in1kju:dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
incus	0.
	syl	in+cus
	pron	<1iGk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the central of the three small bones in the middle ear of mammals. Nontechnical name: {anvil}. Compare {malleus, stapes}.
incudate	sub
	head	incus
	or	incudal
	syl	in+cu+date
	pron	<1iGkju2dAt>
	pos	adj.
incudal	sub
	head	incus
	or	incudate
	syl	in+cu+dal
	pron	<1iGkjudL>
	pos	adj.
incuse	ety	C19: from Latin inc*_usus hammered; see #7incus 
incuse	1.
	syl	in+cuse
	pron	<in1kju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a design stamped or hammered onto a coin. {~}
incuse	2.
	syl	in+cuse
	pron	<in1kju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	to impress (a design) in a coin or to impress (a coin) with a design by hammering or stamping. {~}
incuse	3.
	syl	in+cuse
	pron	<in1kju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	stamped or hammered onto a coin.
Ind	1.
	syl	Ind
	pron	<ind>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic name for {India}.
Ind	2.
	syl	Ind
	pron	<ind>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for the {Indies}.
IND	0.
	syl	IND
	usage	international car registration for
	def	India.
ind	1.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	independence.
ind	2.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	independent.
ind	3.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	index.
ind	4.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	indicative.
ind	5.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	indirect.
ind	6.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	industrial.
ind	7.
	syl	ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	industry.
Ind	1.
	syl	Ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Independent.
Ind	2.
	syl	Ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	India.
Ind	3.
	syl	Ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Indian.
Ind	4.
	syl	Ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Indiana.
Ind	5.
	syl	Ind.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Indies.
IND	ety	Latin: in the name of God
IND	0.
	syl	I.N.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	in nomine Dei. Also {I.D.N}.
indaba	ety	C19: from Zulu: topic
indaba	1.
	syl	in+da+ba
	pron	<in1da:b*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Anthropol., history. among Bantu peoples of southern Africa
	def	a meeting to discuss a serious topic.
indaba	2.
	syl	in+da+ba
	pron	<in1da:b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a matter of concern or for discussion.
indamine	ety	C20: from #7indigo+amine 
indamine	1.
	syl	in+da+mine
	pron	<1ind*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {phenylene blue}. an organic base used in the production of the dye safranine. Formula: NH\2C\6H\4N:C\6H\4:NH
indamine	2.
	syl	in+da+mine
	pron	<1ind*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic bases with a similar structure to this compound. Their salts are unstable blue and green dyes.
indebted	1.
	syl	in+debt+ed
	pron	<in1detid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	owing gratitude for help, favours, etc; obligated.
indebted	2.
	syl	in+debt+ed
	pron	<in1detid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	owing money.
indebtedness	1.
	syl	in+debt+ed+ness
	pron	<in1detidnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being indebted.
indebtedness	2.
	syl	in+debt+ed+ness
	pron	<in1detidnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the total of a person's debts.
cies	infl
	head	indecency
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indecency	1.
	syl	in+de+cen+cy
	pron	<in1dEs*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being indecent.
indecency	2.
	syl	in+de+cen+cy
	pron	<in1dEs*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an indecent act, etc.
indecent	1.
	syl	in+de+cent
	pron	<in1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive to standards of decency, esp. in sexual matters.
indecent	2.
	syl	in+de+cent
	pron	<in1dEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unseemly or improper (esp. in the phrase {indecent haste) }.
indecently	sub
	head	indecent
	syl	in+1de+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
indecent assault	0.
	syl	in+de+cent as+sault
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking indecent liberties with a person without his or her consent.
indecent exposure	0.
	syl	in+de+cent ex+po+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the offence of indecently exposing parts of one's body in public, esp. the genitals.
indeciduous	1.
	syl	in+de+cid:u+ous
	pron	<2indi1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	not decidu?!ous.
indeciduous	2.
	syl	in+de+cid:u+ous
	pron	<2indi1sidju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {evergreen} (sense 1)}.
indecipherable	0.
	syl	in+de+ci+pher+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1sIf*r*bL>, <-fr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not decipherable; illegible.
indecipherability	sub
	head	indecipherable
	or	indecipherableness
	syl	in+de+2ci+pher+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indecipherableness	sub
	head	indecipherable
	or	indecipherability
	syl	in+de+1ci+pher+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indecipherably	sub
	head	indecipherable
	syl	in+de+1ci+pher+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indecisive	1.
	syl	in+de+ci+sive
	pron	<2indi1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	vacillating; irresolute.
indecisive	2.
	syl	in+de+ci+sive
	pron	<2indi1sIsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not decisive or conclusive. &- {@!in+de+#!ci+sion} {@!in+de+#!ci+sive+ness} &- {@!in+de+#!ci+sive+ly}
indeclinable	0.
	syl	in+de+clin+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1klIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a noun or pronoun
	def	having only one form; not declined for case or number.
indeclinableness	sub
	head	indeclinable
	syl	2in+de+1clin+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indeclinably	sub
	head	indeclinable
	syl	2in+de+1clin+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indecorous	0.
	syl	in+dec:o+rous
	pron	<in1dek*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	improper or ungraceful; unseemly.
indecorously	sub
	head	indecorous
	syl	in+1dec:o+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
indecorousness	sub
	head	indecorous
	syl	in+1dec:o+rous+ness
	pos	n.
indecorum	0.
	syl	in+de+co+rum
	pron	<2indi1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	indecorous behaviour or speech; unseemliness.
indeed	1.
	syl	in+deed
	pron	<in1dEd>
	usage	sentence connector
	def	certainly; actually.
	exam	1	indeed, it may never happen.
indeed	3.
	syl	in+deed
	pron	<in1dEd>
	pos	adv.
	def	or rather; what is more.
	exam	1	a comfortable, indeed wealthy family.
indeed	4.
	syl	in+deed
	pron	<in1dEd>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of doubt, surprise, etc.
indef	0.
	syl	indef.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	indefinite.
indefatigable	ety	C16: from Latin ind*_efat*_ig*_abilis, from #7in -%1#7+ d*_efat*_ig*_are, from fat*_ig*_are to tire
indefatigable	0.
	syl	in+de+fat:i+ga:ble
	pron	<2indi1f@tig*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be tired out; unflagging.
indefatigability	sub
	head	indefatigable
	or	indefatigableness
	syl	in+de+2fat:i+ga:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indefatigableness	sub
	head	indefatigable
	or	indefatigability
	syl	in+de+1fat:i+ga:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indefatigably	sub
	head	indefatigable
	syl	in+de+1fat:i+ga:bly
	pos	adv.
indefeasible	0.
	syl	in+de+fea+si:ble
	pron	<2indi1fEz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	not liable to be annulled or forfeited.
indefeasibility	sub
	head	indefeasible
	or	indefeasibleness
	syl	in+de+2fea+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indefeasibleness	sub
	head	indefeasible
	or	indefeasibility
	syl	in+de+1fea+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indefeasibly	sub
	head	indefeasible
	syl	in+de+1fea+si:bly
	pos	adv.
indefectible	1.
	syl	in+de+fect+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1fektibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to decay or failure.
indefectible	2.
	syl	in+de+fect+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1fektibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	flawless. &- {@!in+de+@!fect+i@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {@!in+de+#!fect+i@.bly}
indefensible	1.
	syl	in+de+fen+si:ble
	pron	<2indi1fens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not justifiable or excusable.
indefensible	2.
	syl	in+de+fen+si:ble
	pron	<2indi1fens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being disagreed with; untenable.
indefensible	3.
	syl	in+de+fen+si:ble
	pron	<2indi1fens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of defence against attack.
indefensibility	sub
	head	indefensible
	or	indefensibleness
	syl	in+de+2fen+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indefensibleness	sub
	head	indefensible
	or	indefensibility
	syl	in+de+1fen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indefensibly	sub
	head	indefensible
	syl	in+de+1fen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
indefinable	0.
	syl	in+de+fin+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1fIn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being defined or analysed.
	exam	1	there was an indefinable sense of terror.
indefinableness	sub
	head	indefinable
	syl	2in+de+1fin+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indefinably	sub
	head	indefinable
	syl	2in+de+1fin+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indefinite	1.
	syl	in+def:i+nite
	pron	<in1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not certain or determined; unsettled.
indefinite	2.
	syl	in+def:i+nite
	pron	<in1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	without exact limits; indeterminate.
	exam	1	an indefinite number.
indefinite	3.
	syl	in+def:i+nite
	pron	<in1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	vague, evasive, or unclear.
indefinite	4.
	syl	in+def:i+nite
	pron	<in1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {indeterminate}.
indefinite	4.a.
	syl	in+def:i+nite
	pron	<in1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	too numerous to count.
	exam	1	indefinite stamens.
indefinite	4.b.
	syl	in+def:i+nite
	pron	<in1definit>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of continued growth at the tip of the stem, which does not terminate in a flower.
	exam	1	an indefinite inflorescence.
indefinitely	sub
	head	indefinite
	syl	in+1def:i+nite+ly
	pos	adv.
indefiniteness	sub
	head	indefinite
	syl	in+1def:i+nite+ness
	pos	n.
indefinite article	0.
	syl	in+def:i+nite ar+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a determiner that ex?!presses nonspecificity of reference, such as or Compare {definite article}.
indefinite integral	0.
	syl	in+def:i+nite in+te+gral
	pos	n.
	def	any function, symbolized as #s#800411 f d , whose derivative gives the function f
indefinite pronoun	0.
	syl	in+def:i+nite pro+noun
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a pronoun having no specific referent, such as or
indehiscent	0.
	syl	in+de+his+cent
	pron	<2indi1hisNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruits, etc.
	def	not dehiscent; not opening to release seeds, etc.
indehiscence	sub
	head	indehiscent
	syl	in+de+1his+cence
	pos	n.
indelible	ety	C16: from Latin ind*_el*_ebilis indestructible, from #7in -%1#7+ del*_ere to destroy
indelible	1.
	syl	in+del+i:ble
	pron	<in1delibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being erased or obliterated.
indelibility	sub
	head	indelible
	or	indelibleness
	syl	in+2del+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indelibleness	sub
	head	indelible
	or	indelibility
	syl	in+1del+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indelibly	sub
	head	indelible
	syl	in+1del+i:bly
	pos	adv.
indelicate	1.
	syl	in+del:i+cate
	pron	<in1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse, crude, or rough.
indelicate	2.
	syl	in+del:i+cate
	pron	<in1delikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive, embarrassing, or tasteless.
indelicacy	sub
	head	indelicate
	or	indelicateness
	syl	in+1del:i+ca+cy
	pos	n.
indelicateness	sub
	head	indelicate
	or	indelicacy
	syl	in+1del:i+cate+ness
	pos	n.
indemnifies	infl
	head	indemnify
	syl	in+dem+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
indemnifying	infl
	head	indemnify
	syl	in+dem+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
indemnified	infl
	head	indemnify
	syl	in+dem+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
indemnify	1.
	syl	in+dem+ni+fy
	pron	<in1demni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure against future loss, damage, or liability; give security for; insure.
indemnify	2.
	syl	in+dem+ni+fy
	pron	<in1demni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compensate for loss, injury, expense, etc.; reimburse.
indemnification	sub
	head	indemnify
	syl	in+2dem+ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
indemnifier	sub
	head	indemnify
	syl	in+1dem+ni+2fi+er
	pos	n.
indemnity	ety	C15: from Late Latin indemnit*_as, from indemnis uninjured, from Latin #7in -%1#7+ damnum damage
indemnities	infl
	head	indemnity
	syl	in+dem+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indemnity	1.
	syl	in+dem+ni:ty
	pron	<in1demniti>
	pos	n.
	def	compensation for loss or damage; reimbursement;
indemnity	2.
	syl	in+dem+ni:ty
	pron	<in1demniti>
	pos	n.
	def	protection or insurance against future loss or damage.
indemnity	3.
	syl	in+dem+ni:ty
	pron	<in1demniti>
	pos	n.
	def	legal exemption from penalties or liabilities incurred through one's acts or defaults.
act of indemnity	4.
	head	indemnity
	syl	act of indemnity.
	def	an act of Parliament granting exemption to public officers from technical penalties that they may have been compelled to incur.
indemonstrable	0.
	syl	in+de+mon+stra:ble
	pron	<2indi1monstr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being demonstrated or proved. &- {@!in+de+@!mon+stra@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {@!in+de+#!mon+stra@.bly}
indene	ety	C20: from #7indole+ -#7ene 
indene	0.
	syl	in+dene
	pron	<1indEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid hydrocarbon extracted from petroleum and coal tar and used in making synthetic resins. Formula: C\9H\8.
indent	ety	C14: from Old French endenter, from {#7en -%1}#7+ dent tooth, from Latin d*_ens 
indent	H1.1.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place (written or printed matter, etc.) in from the margin, as at the beginning of a paragraph.
indent	H1.2.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cut or tear (a document, esp. a contract or deed in duplicate) so that the irregular lines may be matched to confirm its authenticity.
indent	H1.3.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. in foreign trade
	def	to place an order for (foreign goods), usually through an agent.
indent	H1.4.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	foll. by for, on, or upon
	def	to make an order on (a source or supply) or for (something).
indent	H1.5.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to notch (an edge, border, etc.); make jagged.
indent	H1.6.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bind (an apprentice, etc.) by indenture.
indent	H1.7.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<1in2dent>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. in foreign trade
	def	an order for foreign merchandise, esp. one placed with an agent.
indent	H1.8.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<1in2dent>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an official order for goods.
indent	H1.9.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<1in2dent>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in the late 18th-century U.S.
	def	a certificate issued by federal and state governments for the principal or interest due on the public debt.
indent	H1.10.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<1in2dent>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another word for {indenture}.
indent	H1.11.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<1in2dent>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another word for {indentation} (sense 4).
indenter	sub
	head	indent
	or	indentor
	syl	in+1dent+er
	pos	n.
indentor	sub
	head	indent
	or	indenter
	syl	in+1den+tor
	pos	n.
indent	ety	C15: from {#7in -%2#7+dent %1}
indent	H2.1.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<in1dent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a dent or depression in.
indent	H2.2.
	syl	in+dent
	pron	<1in2dent>
	pos	n.
	def	a dent or depression.
indentation	1.
	syl	in+den+ta+tion
	pron	<2inden1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollowed, notched, or cut place, as on an edge or on a coastline.
indentation	2.
	syl	in+den+ta+tion
	pron	<2inden1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of hollows, notches, or cuts.
indentation	3.
	syl	in+den+ta+tion
	pron	<2inden1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of indenting or the condition of being indented.
indentation	4.
	syl	in+den+ta+tion
	pron	<2inden1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {indention, indent}. the leaving of space or the amount of space left between a margin and the start of an indented line.
indention	0.
	syl	in+den+tion
	pron	<in1denS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {indentation} (sense 4).
indenture	1.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any deed, contract, or sealed agreement between two or more parties.
indenture	2.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a deed drawn up in duplicate, each part having correspondingly indented edges for identification and security.
indenture	3.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a contract between an apprentice and his master.
indenture	4.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or official list or certificate authenticated for use as a voucher, etc.
indenture	5.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {indentation}.
indenture	6.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter into an agreement by indenture.
indenture	7.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind (an apprentice, servant, etc.) by indenture.
indenture	8.
	syl	in+den+ture
	pron	<in1denC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to indent or wrinkle.
indentureship	sub
	head	indenture
	syl	in+1den+ture+2ship
	pos	n.
independence	0.
	syl	in+de+pend+ence
	pron	<2indi1pend*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being independent. Also: {independency}.
Independence	0.
	syl	In+de+pend+ence
	pron	<2indi1pend*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Missouri, near Kansas City: starting point for the Santa Fe, Oregon, and California Trails (1831-44). Pop.: 114272 (1973 est.).
Independence Day	0.
	syl	In+de+pend+ence Day
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {Fourth of July}.
independencies	infl
	head	independency
	syl	in+de+pend+en+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
independency	1.
	syl	in+de+pend+en+cy
	pron	<2indi1pend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory or state free from the control of any other power.
independency	2.
	syl	in+de+pend+en+cy
	pron	<2indi1pend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {independence}.
Independency	0.
	syl	In+de+pend+en+cy
	pron	<2indi1pend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Congregational Church
	def	the principle upholding the independence of each local church or congregation.
independent	1.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from control in action, judgment, etc.; autonomous.
independent	2.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not dependent on anything else for function, validity, etc.; separate.
	exam	1	two inde?!pendent units make up this sofa.
independent	3.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not reliant on the support, esp. financial support, of others.
independent	4.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of acting for oneself or on one's own.
	exam	1	a very independent little girl.
independent	5.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing a large unearned sum towards one's support (esp. in the phrases {independent income, independent means) }.
independent	6.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	living on an unearned income.
independent	7.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a system of equations
	def	not all satisfied by the same set of values for the variables. See also {independent variable}.
independent	8.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Statistics. of two or more variables
	def	distributed so that the value taken by one variable will have no effect on that taken by another or others.
independent	9.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of two or more propositions
	def	unrelated.
independent	10.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an independent person or thing.
independent	11.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is not affiliated to or who acts independently of a political party.
independently	sub
	head	independent
	syl	in+de+1pen+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
Independent	1.
	syl	In+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	usage	in England
	def	a member of the Congregational Church.
Independent	2.
	syl	In+de+pend+ent
	pron	<2indi1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	of or relating to Independency.
independent clause	0.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent clause
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a main or coordinate clause. Compare {dependent clause}.
independent school	0.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent school
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a school that is neither financed nor controlled by the government or local authorities.
independent variable	0.
	syl	in+de+pend+ent var:i+a:ble
	pos	n.
	def	a variable in a mathematical equation or statement whose value determines that of the dependent variable: in =f , is the independent variable. Also called: {argument}.
indescribable	0.
	syl	in+de+scrib+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1skrIb*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond description; too intense, extreme, etc., for words.
indescribability	sub
	head	indescribable
	or	indescribableness
	syl	in+de+2scrib+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indescribableness	sub
	head	indescribable
	or	indescribability
	syl	in+de+1scrib+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indescribably	sub
	head	indescribable
	syl	in+de+1scrib+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indestructible	0.
	syl	in+de+struct+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1str^kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being destroyed; very durable.
indestructibility	sub
	head	indestructible
	or	indestructibleness
	syl	in+de+2struct+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indestructibleness	sub
	head	indestructible
	or	indestructibility
	syl	in+de+1struct+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indestructibly	sub
	head	indestructible
	syl	in+de+1struct+i:bly
	pos	adv.
indeterminable	1.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<2indi1tR:min*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being ascertained.
indeterminable	2.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<2indi1tR:min*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being settled.
indeterminableness	sub
	head	indeterminable
	syl	in+de+1ter+mi+na:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indeterminably	sub
	head	indeterminable
	syl	in+de+1ter+mi+na:bly
	pos	adv.
indeterminacy principle	0.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+na+cy prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {uncertainty principle}.
indeterminate	1.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncertain in extent, amount, or nature.
indeterminate	2.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not definite; inconclusive.
	exam	1	an indeterminate reply.
indeterminate	3.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be predicted, calculated, or deduced.
indeterminate	4.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics, etc. of an effect
	def	not obeying the law of causality; noncausal.
indeterminate	5.a.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no numerical meaning, as 0.00 0/0.
indeterminate	5.b.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an equation
	def	having more than one variable and an unlimited number of solutions.
indeterminate	6.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for { {indefinite} (sense 4)}.
indeterminate	7.
	syl	in+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2indi1tR:minit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a structure, framework, etc.
	def	comprising forces that cannot be fully analysed, esp. by vector analysis.
indeterminacy	sub
	head	indeterminate
	syl	in+de+1ter+mi+na+cy
	pos	n.
indetermination	sub
	head	indeterminate
	or	indeterminateness
	syl	in+de+2ter+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
indeterminateness	sub
	head	indeterminate
	or	indetermination
	syl	in+de+1ter+mi+nate+ness
	pos	n.
indeterminately	sub
	head	indeterminate
	syl	in+de+1ter+mi+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
indeterminate sentence	0.
	syl	in+de+ter+min+ate sen+tence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a prison sentence the length of which depends on the prisoner's conduct.
indeterminism	0.
	syl	in+de+ter+min+ism
	pron	<2indi1tR:mi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that behaviour is not entirely determined by motives.
indeterminist	sub
	head	indeterminism
	syl	2in+de+1ter+min+ist
	pos	n. adj.
indeterministic	sub
	head	indeterminism
	syl	2in+de+2ter+min+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
index	ety	C16: from Latin: pointer, hence forefinger, title, index, from indic*_are to disclose, show; see #7indicate 
indexes	infl
	head	index
	or	indices
	syl	in+dex:es
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indices	infl
	head	index
	or	indexes
	syl	in+di+ces
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
index	1.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	an alphabetical list of persons, places, subjects, etc., mentioned in the text of a printed work, usually at the back, and indicating where in the work they are referred to.
index	2.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	See {thumb index}.
index	3.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Library science.
	def	a systematic list of book titles or author's names, giving cross-references and the location of each book; catalogue.
index	4.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication, sign, or token.
index	5.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointer, needle, or other indicator, as on an instrument.
index	6.a.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {exponent} (sense 4)}.
index	6.b.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or variable placed as a superscript to the left of a radical sign indicating by its value the root to be extracted, as in #800417 %3@b$/#800418 8=2.
index	6.c.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a subscript or superscript to the right of a variable to show that the variable should be considered over a range of specified values.
	exam	1	x\i for the index i
index	7.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a numerical scale by means of which variables, such as levels of the cost of living, can be compared with each other or with some base number.
index	8.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or ratio indicating a specific characteristic, property, etc..
	exam	1	refractive index.
index	9.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fist}. a printer's mark (###800419 ###800420) used to indicate notes, paragraphs, etc.
index	10.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a table of contents or preface.
index	11.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put an index in (a book).
index	12.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter (a word, item, etc.) in an index.
index	13.
	syl	in+dex
	pron	<1indeks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to point out; indicate.
indexer	sub
	head	index
	syl	in+dex+er
	pos	n.
indexical	sub
	head	index
	syl	in+1dex:i+cal
	pos	adj.
indexation	0.
	syl	in+dex+a:tion
	pron	<2indek1sAS*n>
	def	or the act of making wages, interest rates, etc., index-linked.
index finger	0.
	syl	in+dex fin+ger
	pos	n.
	def	the finger next to the thumb. Also called: {forefinger}.
Index Librorum Prohibitorum	ety	C17, literally: list of forbidden books
Index Librorum Prohibitorum	0.
	syl	In+dex Li+bro+rum Pro+hib:i+to+rum
	pron	Latin. <1indeks> <lI1brc:rum> <pr*u2hibi1tc:rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	R.C. Church. formerly
	def	an official list of proscribed books. Often called: {the Index}.
index-linked	0.
	syl	in+dex-linked
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wages, interest rates, etc.
	def	directly related to the cost-of-living index and rising accordingly.
index number	0.
	syl	in+dex num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a statistic indicating the relative change occurring in each successive period of time in the price, volume, or value of a commodity or in a general economic variable, such as the price level, national income, or gross output, with reference to a previous base period conventionally given the number 100.
index of refraction	0.
	syl	in+dex of re+frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {refractive index}.
India	0.
	syl	In+di:a
	pron	<1indi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S Asia: history dates from the Indus Valley civilization (3rd millenium #7b.c.) ; came under British supremacy in 1763 and passed to the British Crown in 1858; nationalist movement arose under Gandhi (1869-1948); Indian subcontinent divided into Pakistan (Muslim) and India (Hindu) in 1947; became a republic within the Commonwealth in 1950. It consists chiefly of the Himalayas, rising over 7500 m (25000 ft.) in the extreme north, the Ganges plain in the north, the Thar Desert in the northwest, the Chota Nagpur plateau in the northeast, and the Deccan Plateau in the south. Official and administrative languages: Hindi and English; each state has its own language. Religion: Hindu majority. Currency: rupee. Capital: New Delhi. Pop.: 548154569 (1971). Area: 3268100 sq. km (1261813 sq. miles). Hindi name: {Bharat}.
Indiamen	infl
	head	Indiaman
	syl	In:di:a+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Indiaman	0.
	syl	In:di:a+man
	pron	<1indi*m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a large merchant ship engaged in trade with India.
Indian	1.
	syl	In+di:an
	pron	<1indi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of the Republic of India.
Indian	2.
	syl	In+di:an
	pron	<1indi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an American Indian.
Indian	3.
	syl	In+di:an
	pron	<1indi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in scholarly usage
	def	any of the languages of the American Indians.
Indian	4.
	syl	In+di:an
	pron	<1indi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of India, its inhabitants, or any of their languages.
Indian	5.
	syl	In+di:an
	pron	<1indi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the American Indians or any of their languages.
Indiana	0.
	syl	In+di+an:a
	pron	<2indi1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the N central U.S., in the Midwest: consists of an undulating plain, with sand dunes and lakes in the north and limestone caves in the south. Capital: Indianapolis. Pop.: 5193669 (1970). Area: 93491 sq. km (36097 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ind}. or (with zip code) {IN}
Indianian	sub
	head	Indiana
	syl	In+di+1an+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Indian agent	0.
	syl	In+di:an a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	an official who represents the U.S. or Canadian government to a group of American Indians.
Indianapolis	0.
	syl	In+di+an+ap:o+lis
	pron	<2indi*1n@p*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Indiana: the state capital. Pop.: 738657 (1973 est.).
Indian bread	0.
	syl	In+di:an bread
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn bread}.
Indian cholera	0.
	syl	In+di:an chol+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cholera}.
Indian club	0.
	syl	In+di:an club
	pos	n.
	def	a bottle-shaped club, usually used in pairs by gymnasts, jugglers, etc.
Indian corn	0.
	syl	In+di:an corn
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {maize} (sense 1)}.
Indian Desert	0.
	syl	In+di:an Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Thar Desert}.
Indian Empire	0.
	syl	In+di:an Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	British India and the Indian states under indirect British control, which gained independence as India and Pakistan in 1947.
Indian file	0.
	syl	In+di:an file
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {single file}.
Indian giver	0.
	syl	In+di:an giv+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person who asks for the return of a present he has given. &- {In+di@.an giv+ing}
Indian hemp	1.
	syl	In+di:an hemp
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hemp}, esp. the variety from which several narcotic drugs are obtained.
Indian hemp	2.
	syl	In+di:an hemp
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dogbane}. a perennial American apocynaceous plant, whose fibre was formerly used by the Indians to make rope.
Indian ink	1.
	syl	In+di:an ink
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a black pigment made from a mixture of lampblack and a binding agent such as gelatin or glue: usually formed into solid cakes and sticks.
Indian ink	2.
	syl	In+di:an ink
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a black liquid ink made from this pigment.
Indian liquorice	0.
	syl	In+di:an liq:uo+rice
	pos	n.
	def	a woody leguminous tropical Asian climbing plant, with scarlet black-spotted poisonous seeds, used as beads, and roots used as a substitute for liquorice. Also called: {jequirity}.
Indian list	0.
	syl	In+di:an list
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. in Canada
	def	a list of persons to whom spirits may not be sold. Also called: {interdict list}.
Indian mallow	0.
	syl	In+di:an mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a tall malvaceous weedy North American plant, with small yellow flowers and large velvety leaves.
Indian meal	0.
	syl	In+di:an meal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn meal}.
Indian millet	0.
	syl	In+di:an mil+let
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {durra}.
Indian mulberry	0.
	syl	In+di:an mul+ber:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a small rubiaceous tree, of SE Asia and Australasia, with rounded yellow fruits: yields red and yellow dyes.
Indian Mutiny	0.
	syl	In+di:an Mu+ti+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a revolt of Indian troops (1857-59) that led to the transfer of the administration of India from the East India Company to the British Crown.
Indian National Congress	0.
	syl	In+di:an Na+tion+al Con+gress
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for {Congress} (the political party).
Indian Ocean	0.
	syl	In+di:an O:cean
	pos	n.
	def	an ocean bordered by Africa in the west, Asia in the north, and Australia in the east and merging with the Antarctic Ocean in the south. Average depth: 3900 m (13000 ft.). Greatest depth (off the Sunda Islands): 7450 m (24442 ft.). Area: about 73556000 sq. km (28400000 sq. miles).
Indian pipe	0.
	syl	In+di:an pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a white or pinkish saprophytic woodland plant, of the N hemisphere, with a solitary nodding flower resembling a pipe: family
Indian red	1.
	syl	In+di:an red
	pos	n.
	def	a red pigment containing ferric oxide, used in paints and cosmetics and produced by oxidizing iron salts.
Indian red	2.
	syl	In+di:an red
	pos	n.
	def	a type of red soil containing ferric oxide, found in S Asia and used as a pigment and metal polish.
Indian reservation	alt
	head	Indian reserve
	or	Indian reserve
	syl	In+di:an res+er+va+tion
	pos	n.
Indian reserve	0.
	or	Indian reservation
	syl	In+di:an re+serve
	pos	n.
	def	See { {reservation} (sense 4)}.
Indian rice	1.
	syl	In+di:an rice
	pos	n.
	def	an annual erect aquatic North American grass, with edible purplish-black grain.
Indian rice	2.
	syl	In+di:an rice
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of this plant.
Indian rice	xref
	syl	In+di:an rice
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wild rice}.
Indian rope-trick	0.
	syl	In+di:an rope-trick
	pos	n.
	def	the supposed Indian feat of climbing an unsupported rope.
Indian States and Agencies	0.
	syl	In+di:an States and A:gen+cies
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Native States}.
Indian summer	0.
	syl	In+di:an sum+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a period of unusually warm weather, esp. in the autumn.
Indian sweater	0.
	syl	In+di:an sweat+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Cowichan sweater}.
Indian Territory	0.
	syl	In+di:an Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	the territory established in the early 19th century in present-day Oklahoma, where Indians were forced to settle by the U.S. government. The last remnant was integrated into the new state of Oklahoma in 1907.
Indian tobacco	0.
	syl	In+di:an to+bac+co
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous North American campanulaceous plant, with small pale blue flowers and rounded inflated seed capsules.
Indian wrestling	1.
	syl	In+di:an wres+tling
	pos	n.
	def	a contest in which two people sit facing each other each with one elbow resting on a table, clasp hands, and each tries to force the other's arm flat onto the table while keeping his own elbow touching the table.
Indian wrestling	2.
	syl	In+di:an wres+tling
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar contests.
India paper	1.
	syl	In+di:a pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a thin soft opaque printing paper made in the Orient.
India paper	2.
	syl	In+di:a pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {bible paper}.
India print	0.
	syl	In+di:a print
	pos	n.
	def	a colourful cotton fabric, with a block-printed pattern, made in India.
India rubber	0.
	syl	In+di:a rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{rubber} %1 (sense 1)}.
Indic	1.
	syl	In+dic
	pron	<1indik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to a branch of Indo-European consisting of the Indo-European languages of India, including Sanskrit, Hindi and Urdu, Punjabi, Gujerati, Bengali, and Sinhalese.
Indic	2.
	syl	In+dic
	pron	<1indik>
	pos	n.
	def	this group of languages. {~} Also: {Indo-Aryan}.
indic	1.
	syl	indic.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	indicating.
indic	2.
	syl	indic.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	indicative.
indic	3.
	syl	indic.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	indicator.
indican	ety	C19: from Latin indicum #7indigo+ -#7an 
indican	0.
	syl	in+di+can
	pron	<1indik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound secreted in the urine, usually in the form of its potassium salt; indoxylsulphuric acid. Formula: C\8H\6NOSO\2OH.
indicant	0.
	syl	in+di+cant
	pron	<1indik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that indicates.
indicate	ety	C17: from Latin indic*_are to point out, from #7in -%2#7+ dic*_are to proclaim; compare #7index 
indicate	1.
	syl	in+di+cate
	pron	<1indi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be or give a sign or symptom of; imply.
	exam	1	cold hands indicate a warm heart.
indicate	2.
	syl	in+di+cate
	pron	<1indi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to point out or show.
indicate	3.
	syl	in+di+cate
	pron	<1indi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state briefly; suggest.
	exam	1	he indicated what his feelings were.
indicate	4.
	syl	in+di+cate
	pron	<1indi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of instruments
	def	to show a reading of.
	exam	1	the speedometer indicated 50 miles per hour.
indicate	5.
	syl	in+di+cate
	pron	<1indi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to recommend or require.
	exam	1	surgery seems to be indicated for this patient.
indicatable	sub
	head	indicate
	syl	in+di+2cat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
indicatory	sub
	head	indicate
	syl	in+dic:a+to:ry
	pron	<in1dik*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
indication	1.
	syl	in+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2indi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves to indicate or suggest; sign.
	exam	1	an indication of foul play.
indication	2.
	syl	in+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2indi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree or quantity represented on a measuring instrument or device.
indication	3.
	syl	in+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2indi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of indicating.
indication	4.
	syl	in+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2indi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is indicated as advisable, necessary, or expedient.
indicative	1.
	syl	in+dic:a+tive
	pron	<in1dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; foll. by of
	def	serving as a sign; suggestive.
	exam	1	indicative of trouble ahead.
indicative	2.
	syl	in+dic:a+tive
	pron	<in1dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a mood of verbs used chiefly to make statements. Compare { {subjunctive} (sense 1)}.
indicative	3.a.
	syl	in+dic:a+tive
	pron	<in1dik*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the indicative mood.
indicative	3.b.
	syl	in+dic:a+tive
	pron	<in1dik*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in the indicative mood.
indicative	xref
	syl	in+dic:a+tive
	pron	<in1dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Abbrev.: {indic}.
indicatively	sub
	head	indicative
	syl	in+1dic:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
indicator	1.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device to attract attention, such as the pointer of a gauge or a warning lamp.
indicator	2.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that displays certain operating conditions in a machine, such as a gauge showing temperature, speed, pressure, etc.
indicator	3.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blinkers}. a device for indicating that a motor vehicle is about to turn left or right, esp. two pairs of lights that flash when operated or a pair of trafficators.
indicator	4.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dial gauge}. a delicate measuring instrument used to determine small differ?!ences in the height of mechanical components. It consists of a spring-loaded plunger that operates a pointer moving over a circular scale.
indicator	5.a.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used in titrations to indicate the completion of a chemical reaction, usually by a change of colour.
indicator	5.b.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as litmus, that indicates the presence of an acid or alkali.
indicator	6.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1indi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a plant species that thrives only under particular conditions of soil composition, etc., and therefore indicates these conditions where it is found.
indicator diagram	0.
	syl	in+di+ca+tor di:a+gram
	pos	n.
	def	a graphical or other representation of the cyclic variations of pressure and volume within the cylinder of a reciprocating engine obtained by using an indicator.
indices	0.
	syl	in+di+ces
	pron	<1indi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {index}.
indicia	ety	C17: from Latin, plural of indicium a notice, from #7index 
indicium	infl
	head	indicia
	syl	in+di+ci:um
	pron	<-Si*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
indicia	0.
	syl	in+di+ci:a
	pron	<in1diSi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	distinguishing markings or signs; indications.
indicial	sub
	head	indicia
	syl	in+1di+ci:al
	pos	adj.
indict	ety	C14: alteration of enditen to #7indite 
indict	0.
	syl	in+dict
	pron	<in1dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge (a person) with crime, esp. formally in writing; accuse.
indictee	sub
	head	indict
	syl	in+dict:1ee
	pos	n.
indicter	sub
	head	indict
	or	indictor
	syl	in+1dict+er
	pos	n.
indictor	sub
	head	indict
	or	indicter
	syl	in+1dic+tor
	pos	n.
indictable	1.
	syl	in+dict+a:ble
	pron	<in1dIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Criminal law.
	usage	of a person
	def	liable to be indicted.
indictable	2.
	syl	in+dict+a:ble
	pron	<in1dIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Criminal law.
	usage	of a crime, etc.
	def	that makes a person liable to be indicted.
indictably	sub
	head	indictable
	syl	in+1dict+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indiction	ety	C14: from Latin indicti*_o declaration, announcement of a tax; see #7indite 
indiction	1.
	syl	in+dic+tion
	pron	<in1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms
	def	a recurring fiscal period of 15 years, often used as a unit for dating events.
indiction	2.
	syl	in+dic+tion
	pron	<in1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms
	def	a particular year in this period or the number assigned it.
indiction	3.a.
	syl	in+dic+tion
	pron	<in1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms
	def	a valuation of property made every 15 years as a basis for taxation.
indiction	3.b.
	syl	in+dic+tion
	pron	<in1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Empire and later in various medieval kingdoms
	def	the tax based on this valuation.
indictional	sub
	head	indiction
	syl	in+1dic+tion+al
	pos	adj.
indictment	1.
	syl	in+dict+ment
	pron	<in1dItm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	a formal written charge of crime formerly referred to and presented on oath by a grand jury.
indictment	2.
	syl	in+dict+ment
	pron	<in1dItm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	any formal accusation of crime.
indictment	3.
	syl	in+dict+ment
	pron	<in1dItm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.; Scot.
	def	a charge of crime brought at the instance of the Lord Advocate.
indictment	4.
	syl	in+dict+ment
	pron	<in1dItm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the act of indicting or the state of being indicted.
the	infl
	head	Indies
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Indies	1.
	syl	In+dies
	pron	<1indiz>
	pos	n.
	def	the territories of S and SE Asia included in the East Indies, India, and Indochina.
Indies	2.
	syl	In+dies
	pron	<1indiz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {East Indies}.
Indies	3.
	syl	In+dies
	pron	<1indiz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {West Indies}.
indifference	1.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ence
	pron	<in1difr*ns>, <-f*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of being indifferent; lack of care or concern.
indifference	2.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ence
	pron	<in1difr*ns>, <-f*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of quality; mediocrity.
indifference	3.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ence
	pron	<in1difr*ns>, <-f*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of importance; insignificance.
indifferent	ety	C14: from Latin indiffer*_ens making no distinction
indifferent	1.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	showing no care or concern; uninterested.
	exam	1	he was indifferent to my pleas.
indifferent	2.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unimportant; immaterial.
indifferent	3.a.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of only average or moderate size, extent, quality, etc.
indifferent	3.b.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not at all good; poor.
indifferent	4.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or having no preferences; impartial.
indifferent	5.a.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cells or tissues
	def	not differentiated or specialized.
indifferent	5.b.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent
	pron	<in1difr*nt>, <-f*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a species
	def	occurring in two or more different communities.
indifferently	sub
	head	indifferent
	syl	in+1dif+fer+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
indifferentism	0.
	syl	in+dif+fer+ent+ism
	pron	<in1difr*n2tiz*m>, <-f*r*n->
	pos	n.
	def	systematic indifference, esp. in matters of religion.
indifferentist	sub
	head	indifferentism
	syl	in+1dif+fer+ent+ist
	pos	n.
indigen	alt
	head	indigene
	or	indigene
	syl	in+di+gen
	pron	<1indiJ*n>
	pos	n.
indigene	0.
	or	indigen
	syl	in+di+gene
	pron	<1indi2JEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an indigenous person, animal, or thing; native.
indigenous	ety	C17: from Latin indigenus, from indigena indigene, from indi- in+ gignere to beget
indigenous	1.
	syl	in+dig+e:nous
	pron	<in1diJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by to
	def	originating or occurring naturally (in a country, region, etc.); native.
indigenous	2.
	syl	in+dig+e:nous
	pron	<in1diJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by to
	def	innate (to); inherent (in).
indigenously	sub
	head	indigenous
	syl	in+1dig+e:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
indigenousness	sub
	head	indigenous
	or	indigenity
	syl	in+1dig+e:nous+ness
	pron	<2indi1Jeniti>
	pos	n.
indigenity	sub
	head	indigenous
	or	indigenousness
	syl	in+di+gen+i:ty
	pron	<2indi1Jeniti>
	pos	n.
indigent	ety	C14: from Latin indig*_ere to need, from eg*_ere to lack &- #!in+di+gence n. &- #!in+di+gent+ly adv.
indigent	1.
	syl	in+di+gent
	pron	<1indiJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	so poor as to lack even necessities; very needy.
indigent	2.
	syl	in+di+gent
	pron	<1indiJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	lacking (in) or destitute (of).
indigent	3.
	syl	in+di+gent
	pron	<1indiJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an impoverished person.
indigested	0.
	syl	in+di+gest+ed
	pron	<2indi1Jestid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	undigested.
indigestible	1.
	syl	in+di+gest+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1Jest*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being digested or difficult to digest.
indigestible	2.
	syl	in+di+gest+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1Jest*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand or absorb mentally.
	exam	1	an indigestible book.
indigestibility	sub
	head	indigestible
	or	indigestibleness
	syl	in+di+2gest+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indigestibleness	sub
	head	indigestible
	or	indigestibility
	syl	in+di+1gest+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indigestibly	sub
	head	indigestible
	syl	in+di+1gest+i:bly
	pos	adv.
indigestion	0.
	syl	in+di+ges+tion
	pron	<2indi1JesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	difficulty in digesting food, accompanied by abdominal pain, heartburn, and belching. Technical name: {dyspepsia}.
indigestive	0.
	syl	in+di+ges+tive
	pron	<2indi1Jestiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suffering from indigestion; dyspeptic.
indign	ety	C15: from Old French indigne, from Latin indignus unworthy, from #7in -%1#7+ dignus worthy; see #7dignity 
indign	1.
	syl	in+dign
	pron	<in1dIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete or poetic.
	def	undeserving; unworthy.
indign	2.
	syl	in+dign
	pron	<in1dIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete or poetic.
	def	unseemly; disgraceful.
indign	3.
	syl	in+dign
	pron	<in1dIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete or poetic.
	def	not deserved.
indignant	ety	C16: from Latin indign*_ar*_i to be displeased with &- in+#!dig+nant+ly adv.
indignant	0.
	syl	in+dig+nant
	pron	<in1dign*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or showing indignation.
indignation	0.
	syl	in+dig+na+tion
	pron	<2indig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anger or scorn aroused by something felt to be unfair, unworthy, or wrong.
indignities	infl
	head	indignity
	syl	in+dig+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indignity	1.
	syl	in+dig+ni:ty
	pron	<in1digniti>
	pos	n.
	def	injury to one's self-esteem or dignity; humiliation.
indignity	2.
	syl	in+dig+ni:ty
	pron	<in1digniti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	disgrace or disgraceful character or conduct.
indigo	ety	C16: from Spanish indico, via Latin from Greek Indikos of India
indigos	infl
	head	indigo
	or	indigoes
	syl	in+di+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indigoes	infl
	head	indigo
	or	indigos
	syl	in+di+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indigo	1.
	syl	in+di+go
	pron	<1indi2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {indigotin}. a blue vat dye originally obtained from plants but now made synthetically.
indigo	2.
	syl	in+di+go
	pron	<1indi2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical plants of the leguminous genus such as the anil, that yield this dye. Compare {wild indigo}.
indigo	3.a.
	syl	in+di+go
	pron	<1indi2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours that have the same blue-violet hue; a spectral colour.
indigo	3.b.
	syl	in+di+go
	pron	<1indi2g*u>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an indigo carpet.
indigotic	sub
	head	indigo
	syl	in+di+got+ic
	pron	<2indi1gotik>
	pos	adj.
(indigo-blue	infl
	head	indigo blue
	syl	(indigo-blue
	pos	n. adj.
indigo blue	0.
	syl	in+di+go blue
	pos	n. adj.
	usage	when prenominal) .
	def	the full name for {indigo} (the colour and the dye).
indigo bird	infl
	head	indigo bunting
	or	finch
	syl	in+di+go bird
	pos	n.
finch	infl
	head	indigo bunting
	or	indigo bird
	syl	finch
	pos	n.
indigo bunting	0.
	syl	in+di+go bunt+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a North American bunting, the male of which is bright blue and the female brown.
indigoid	1.
	syl	in+di+goid
	pron	<1indi2gcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or resembling indigo or its blue colour.
indigoid	2.
	syl	in+di+goid
	pron	<1indi2gcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of synthetic dyes or pigments related in chemical structure to indigo.
indigo snake	0.
	syl	in+di+go snake
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-blue nonvenomous North American colubrid snake,
indigotin	ety	C19: from #7indigo+ -#7in 
indigotin	0.
	syl	in+dig:o+tin
	pron	<in1dig*tin>, <2indi1g*u->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {indigo} (the dye).
indirect	1.
	syl	in+di+rect
	pron	<2indi1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from a direct course or line; roundabout; circuitous.
indirect	2.
	syl	in+di+rect
	pron	<2indi1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not coming as a direct effect or consequence; secondary.
	exam	1	indirect benefits.
indirect	3.
	syl	in+di+rect
	pron	<2indi1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not straightforward, open, or fair; devious or evasive.
	exam	1	an indirect insult.
indirect	4.
	syl	in+di+rect
	pron	<2indi1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a title or an inheritance
	def	not inherited in an unbroken line of succession from father to son.
indirect	5.
	syl	in+di+rect
	pron	<2indi1rekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a proof
	def	using the denial of a hypothesis to be proved to demonstrate a contradiction. Compare { {direct} (sense 16b)}.
indirectly	sub
	head	indirect
	syl	in+di+1rect+ly
	pos	adv.
indirectness	sub
	head	indirect
	syl	in+di+1rect+ness
	pos	n.
indirection	1.
	syl	in+di+rec+tion
	pron	<2indi1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	indirect procedure, courses, or methods.
indirection	2.
	syl	in+di+rec+tion
	pron	<2indi1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of direction or purpose; aimlessness.
indirection	3.
	syl	in+di+rec+tion
	pron	<2indi1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	indirect dealing; deceit.
indirect lighting	0.
	syl	in+di+rect light+ing
	pos	n.
	def	reflected or diffused light from a concealed source.
indirect object	0.
	syl	in+di+rect ob+ject
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase indicating the recipient or beneficiary of the action of a verb and its direct object, as in the sentence Compare {direct object}.
indirect question	0.
	syl	in+di+rect ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a question reported in indirect speech, as in Compare {direct question}.
indirect tax	0.
	syl	in+di+rect tax
	pos	n.
	def	a tax levied on goods or services rather than on individuals or companies. Compare {direct tax}.
indiscernible	1.
	syl	in+dis+cern+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1sR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being discerned.
indiscernible	2.
	syl	in+dis+cern+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1sR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	scarcely discernible or perceptible.
indiscernibleness	sub
	head	indiscernible
	syl	in+dis+1cern+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indiscernibly	sub
	head	indiscernible
	syl	in+dis+1cern+i:bly
	pos	adv.
indiscipline	0.
	syl	in+dis+ci+pline
	pron	<in1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of discipline.
indiscreet	0.
	syl	in+dis+creet
	pron	<2indi1skrEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not discreet; imprudent or tactless.
indiscreetly	sub
	head	indiscreet
	syl	in+dis+1creet+ly
	pos	adv.
indiscreetness	sub
	head	indiscreet
	syl	in+dis+1creet+ness
	pos	n.
indiscrete	0.
	syl	in+dis+crete
	pron	<2indi1skrEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not divisible or divided into parts.
indiscretely	sub
	head	indiscrete
	syl	in+dis+1crete+ly
	pos	adv.
indiscreteness	sub
	head	indiscrete
	syl	in+dis+1crete+ness
	pos	n.
indiscretion	1.
	syl	in+dis+cre+tion
	pron	<2indi1skreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic or state of being indiscreet.
indiscretion	2.
	syl	in+dis+cre+tion
	pron	<2indi1skreS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an indiscreet act, remark, etc.
indiscretionary	sub
	head	indiscretion
	syl	in+dis+1cre+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
indiscriminate	1.
	syl	in+dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<2indi1skriminit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking discrimi?!nation or careful choice; random or promiscuous.
indiscriminate	2.
	syl	in+dis+crim:i+nate
	pron	<2indi1skriminit>
	pos	adj.
	def	jumbled; confused.
indiscriminately	sub
	head	indiscriminate
	syl	in+dis+1crim:i+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
indiscriminateness	sub
	head	indiscriminate
	syl	in+dis+1crim:i+nate+ness
	pos	n.
indiscrimination	sub
	head	indiscriminate
	syl	in+dis+2crim:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
indispensable	1.
	syl	in+dis+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<2indi1spens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	absolutely necessary; essential.
indispensable	2.
	syl	in+dis+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<2indi1spens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not to be disregarded or escaped.
	exam	1	an indispensable role.
indispensable	3.
	syl	in+dis+pen+sa:ble
	pron	<2indi1spens*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	an indispensable person or thing.
indispensability	sub
	head	indispensable
	or	indispensableness
	syl	in+dis+2pen+sa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indispensableness	sub
	head	indispensable
	or	indispensability
	syl	in+dis+1pen+sa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indispensably	sub
	head	indispensable
	syl	in+dis+1pen+sa:bly
	pos	adv.
indispose	1.
	syl	in+dis+pose
	pron	<2indi1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unwilling or opposed; disincline.
indispose	2.
	syl	in+dis+pose
	pron	<2indi1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to feel ill.
indispose	3.
	syl	in+dis+pose
	pron	<2indi1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unfit (for something or to do something).
indisposed	ety	C15: from Latin indispositus disordered
indisposed	1.
	syl	in+dis+posed
	pron	<2indi1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	sick or ill.
indisposed	2.
	syl	in+dis+posed
	pron	<2indi1sp*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	disinclined.
indisposition	sub
	head	indisposed
	syl	in+dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2indisp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
indisputable	0.
	syl	in+dis+put+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1spju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond doubt; not open to question.
indisputability	sub
	head	indisputable
	or	indisputableness
	syl	in+dis+2put+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indisputableness	sub
	head	indisputable
	or	indisputability
	syl	in+dis+1put+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indisputably	sub
	head	indisputable
	syl	in+dis+1put+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indissoluble	0.
	syl	in+dis+sol+u:ble
	pron	<2indi1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being dissolved or broken; permanent.
indissolubility	sub
	head	indissoluble
	or	indissolubleness
	syl	in+dis+2sol+u:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indissolubleness	sub
	head	indissoluble
	or	indissolubility
	syl	in+dis+1sol+u:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indissolubly	sub
	head	indissoluble
	syl	in+dis+1sol+u:bly
	pos	adv.
indistinct	0.
	syl	in+dis+tinct
	pron	<2indi1stiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being clearly distinguished, as by the eyes, ears, or mind; not distinct.
indistinctly	sub
	head	indistinct
	syl	2in+dis+1tinct+ly
	pos	adv.
indistinctness	sub
	head	indistinct
	syl	2in+dis+1tinct+ness
	pos	n.
indistinctive	1.
	syl	in+dis+tinc+tive
	pron	<2indi1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	without distinctive qualities.
indistinctive	2.
	syl	in+dis+tinc+tive
	pron	<2indi1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to make distinctions; undiscriminating.
indistinctively	sub
	head	indistinctive
	syl	2in+dis+1tinc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
indistinctiveness	sub
	head	indistinctive
	syl	2in+dis+1tinc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
indistinguishable	1.
	syl	in+dis+tin+guish+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1stiGgwiS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by from
	def	identical or very similar (to).
	exam	1	twins indistinguishable from one another.
indistinguishable	2.
	syl	in+dis+tin+guish+a:ble
	pron	<2indi1stiGgwiS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily perceptible; indiscernible.
indistinguishability	sub
	head	indistinguishable
	or	indistinguishableness
	syl	2in+dis+2tin+guish+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indistinguishableness	sub
	head	indistinguishable
	or	indistinguishability
	syl	2in+dis+1tin+guish+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indistinguishably	sub
	head	indistinguishable
	syl	2in+dis+1tin+guish+a:bly
	pos	adv.
indite	ety	C14: from Old French enditer, from Latin ind*_icere to declare, from #7in -%2#7+ d*_icere to say
indite	1.
	syl	in+dite
	pron	<in1dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to write.
indite	2.
	syl	in+dite
	pron	<in1dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to dictate.
inditement	sub
	head	indite
	syl	in+1dite+ment
	pos	n.
inditer	sub
	head	indite
	syl	in+1dit+er
	pos	n.
indium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7indigo#7+ -#7ium 
indium	0.
	syl	in+di:um
	pron	<1indi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare soft silvery metallic element associated with zinc ores: used in alloys, electronics, and electroplating. Symbol: In; atomic no.: 49; atomic wt.: 114.82; valency: 1, 2, or 3; relative density: 7.31; melting pt.: 156.61?%C; boiling pt.: 2000?%C (approx.).
individ	alt
	head	indiv
	or	indiv
	syl	individ.
indiv	0.
	or	individ
	syl	indiv.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	individual.
indivertible	0.
	syl	in+di+vert+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1vR:tibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being diverted or turned aside. &- {@!in+di+#!vert+i@.bly}
individual	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin ind*_ividu*_alis, from Latin ind*_ividuus indivisible, from #7in -%1#7+ d*_ividuus divisible, from d*_ividere to #7divide  &- @!in+di+#!vid+u@.al+ly adv.#e Usage. In careful speech and writing, the noun individual is not loosely used as a synonym of person, although it is appropriate in that sense when a single person is being considered in contrast to a group, as in in mass democracy the rights of the individual must be protected.
individual	1.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characteristic of, or meant for a single person or thing.
individual	2.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	separate or distinct, esp. from others of its kind; particular.
	exam	1	please mark the individual pages.
individual	3.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by unusual and striking qualities; distinctive.
individual	4.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	indivisible; inseparable.
individual	5.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a single person, esp. when regarded as distinct from others.
individual	6.a.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a single animal or plant, esp. as distinct from a species.
individual	6.b.
	syl	in+di+vid+u:al
	pron	<2indi1vidju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a single member of a compound organism or colony.
individualism	1.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ism
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the action or principle of asserting one's independence and individuality; egoism.
individualism	2.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ism
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual quirk or peculiarity.
individualism	3.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ism
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {laissez faire} (sense 1)}.
individualism	4.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ism
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that only individual things exist.
individualist	1.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ist
	pron	<2indi1vidju*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shows independence and individuality in his behaviour, opinions, or actions.
individualist	2.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ist
	pron	<2indi1vidju*list>
	pos	n.
	def	an advocate of individualism.
individualistic	sub
	head	individualist
	syl	in+di+2vid:u+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
individualistically	sub
	head	individualist
	syl	in+di+2vid:u+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
individualities	infl
	head	individuality
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
individuality	1.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2indi2vidju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	distinctive or unique character or personality.
	exam	1	a work of great individu?!ality.
individuality	2.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2indi2vidju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the qualities that distinguish one person or thing from another; identity.
individuality	3.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2indi2vidju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being a separate entity; discreteness.
individuality	4.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2indi2vidju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	indivisibility; inseparability.
individualise	alt
	head	individualize
	or	individualize
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ise
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
individualize	1.
	or	individualise
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ize
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or mark as individual or distinctive in character.
individualize	2.
	or	individualise
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ize
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider or treat individually; particularize.
individualize	3.
	or	individualise
	syl	in+di+vid:u+al+ize
	pron	<2indi1vidju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or modify so as to meet the special requirements of a person.
individualization	sub
	head	individualize
	or	individualisation
	syl	in+di+2vid:u+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
individualisation	sub
	head	individualize
	or	individualization
	syl	in+di+2vid:u+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
individualizer	sub
	head	individualize
	or	individualiser
	syl	in+di+1vid:u+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
individualiser	sub
	head	individualize
	or	individualizer
	syl	in+di+1vid:u+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
individuate	1.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+ate
	pron	<2indi1vidju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give individuality or an individual form to.
individuate	2.
	syl	in+di+vid:u+ate
	pron	<2indi1vidju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distinguish from others of the same species or group; individualize. &- {@!in+di+@!vid@.u+#!a@.tion} &- {@!in+di+#!vid+u@.@!a+tor}
indivisible	1.
	syl	in+di+vis+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be divided.
indivisible	2.
	syl	in+di+vis+i:ble
	pron	<2indi1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	leaving a remainder when divided by a given number.
	exam	1	8 is indivisible by 3.
indivisibility	sub
	head	indivisible
	or	indivisibleness
	syl	in+di+2vis+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indivisibleness	sub
	head	indivisible
	or	indivisibility
	syl	in+di+1vis+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
Indo-	0.
	syl	In:do-
	pron	<1ind*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting India or Indian.
	exam	1	Indo-European.
Indo-Aryan	1.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Indic} (sense 1). {~}
Indo-Aryan	2.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {Indic} (sense 2).
Indo-Aryan	3.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	a native speaker of an Indo-Aryan language.
Indo-China	alt
	head	Indochina
	or	Indochina
	syl	In:do-Chi:na
	pron	<1ind*u1CIn*>
Indochina	1.
	or	Indo-China
	syl	In:do+chi:na
	pron	<1ind*u1CIn*>
	def	Also called: {Farther India}. a peninsula in SE Asia, between India and China: consists of Burma, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Malaya.
Indochina	2.
	or	Indo-China
	syl	In:do+chi:na
	pron	<1ind*u1CIn*>
	def	the former French colonial possessions of Cochin China, Annam, Tonkin, Laos, and Cambodia.
Indochinese	sub
	head	Indochina
	or	Indo-Chinese
	syl	In:do+chi:1nese
	pos	adj. n.
Indo-Chinese	sub
	head	Indochina
	or	Indochinese
	syl	In:do-Chi:1nese
	pos	adj. n.
indocile	0.
	syl	in+do+cile
	pron	<in1d*usIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to discipline or instruct.
indocility	sub
	head	indocile
	syl	in+do+cil+i:ty
	pron	<2ind*u1siliti>
	pos	n.
indoctrinate	1.
	syl	in+doc+tri+nate
	pron	<in1doktri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to teach (a person or group of people) systematically to accept doctrines, esp. uncritically.
indoctrinate	2.
	syl	in+doc+tri+nate
	pron	<in1doktri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to impart learning to; instruct.
indoctrination	sub
	head	indoctrinate
	syl	in+2doc+tri+1na+tion
	pos	n.
indoctrinator	sub
	head	indoctrinate
	syl	in+1doc+tri+2na+tor
	pos	n.
Indo-European	1.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to a family of languages that includes English and many other culturally and politically important languages of the world: characteristically marked by inflection showing gender, number, and case.
Indo-European	2.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the hypothetical parent language of this family, primitive Indo-European.
Indo-European	3.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to any of the peoples speaking these languages.
Indo-European	4.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	n.
	def	the Indo-European family of languages.
Indo-European	5.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {primitive Indo-European, Proto-Indo-European}. the reconstructed hypothetical parent language of this family.
Indo-European	6.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the prehistoric people who spoke this language.
Indo-European	7.
	syl	In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	n.
	def	a descendant of this people or a native speaker of an Indo-European language.
Indo-Germanic	0.
	syl	In:do-Ger:man:ic
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	another term for {Indo-European}.
Indo-Hittite	0.
	syl	In:do-Hit:tite
	pos	n.
	def	the Indo-European family of languages: used by scholars who regard Hittite not as a branch of Indo-Euro?!pean but as a related language.
Indo-Iranian	1.
	syl	In:do-I:ra:ni:an
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Indic and Iranian branches of the Indo-European family of languages.
Indo-Iranian	2.
	syl	In:do-I:ra:ni:an
	pos	n.
	def	this group of languages, sometimes considered as forming a single branch of Indo-European.
indole	ety	C19: from #7ind (#7igo) #7+ -#7ole 
indol	alt
	head	indole
	or	indole
	syl	in+dol
	pron	<1ind*ul>, <-dol>
	pos	n.
indole	0.
	or	indol
	syl	in+dole
	pron	<1ind*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound extracted from coal tar and used in perfumery, medicine, and as a flavouring agent; 1-benzopyrrole. Formula: C\8H\7N.
indoleacetic acid	0.
	syl	in+dole+a:ce:tic ac:id
	pron	<2ind*ul*1sEtik>, <-1setik>
	pos	n.
	def	an auxin that causes elongation of the cells of plant stems. Formula: C\1\0H\9NO\2. Abbrev.: {IAA}.
indolebutyric acid	0.
	syl	in+dole+bu+tyr+ic ac:id
	pron	<2ind*ulbju:1tirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic auxin used for stimulating plant growth and root formation. Formula: C\8H\6N(CH\2)\3COOH.
indolent	ety	C17: from Latin indol*_ens not feeling pain, from {#7in -%1}#7+ dol*_ens, from dol*_ere to grieve, cause distress
indolent	1.
	syl	in+do+lent
	pron	<1ind*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	disliking work or effort; lazy; idle.
indolent	2.
	syl	in+do+lent
	pron	<1ind*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	causing little pain.
	exam	1	an indolent tumour.
indolent	3.
	syl	in+do+lent
	pron	<1ind*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a painless ulcer
	def	slow to heal.
indolence	sub
	head	indolent
	syl	in+do+lence
	pos	n.
indolently	sub
	head	indolent
	syl	in+do+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Indologist	0.
	syl	In+dol:o+gist
	pron	<in1dol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of Indian literature, history, philosophy, etc.
Indology	sub
	head	Indologist
	syl	In+1dol+o:gy
	pos	n.
indomethacin	ety	C20: from #7indole#7+meth -#7+acetic acid#7+ -#7in 
indomethacin	0.
	syl	in+do+meth:a+cin
	pron	<2ind*u1meT*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug administered orally to relieve pain, fever, and inflammation, esp. in rheumatoid arthritis. Formula: C\1\9H\1\6ClNO\4.
indomitable	ety	C17: from Late Latin indomit*_abilis, from Latin indomitus untamable, from #7in -%1#7+ domitus subdued, from dom*_are to tame
indomitable	0.
	syl	in+dom:i+ta:ble
	pron	<in1domit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of courage, pride, etc.
	def	difficult or impossible to defeat or subdue.
indomitability	sub
	head	indomitable
	or	indomitableness
	syl	in+2dom:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indomitableness	sub
	head	indomitable
	or	indomitability
	syl	in+1dom:i+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indomitably	sub
	head	indomitable
	syl	in+1dom:i+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
Indonesia	0.
	syl	In+do+ne:si:a
	pron	<2ind*u1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Asia, in the Malay Archipelago, consisting of the main islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Celebes (Sulawesi), Lombok, Sumbawa, Flores, the Moluccas, Timor, part of Borneo (Kalimantan), West Irian, and over 3000 small islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans: became the Dutch East Indies in 1798; declared independence in 1945; became a republic in 1950. Official language: Bahasa Indonesia. Religion: mostly Muslim. Currency: rupiah. Capital: Djakarta. Pop.: 119232499 (1971). Area: 1907568 sq. km (736512 sq. miles). Former name (1798-1945): {Dutch East Indies}.
Indonesian	1.
	syl	In+do+ne:si:an
	pron	<2ind*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Indonesia, its people, or their language.
Indonesian	2.
	syl	In+do+ne:si:an
	pron	<2ind*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Indonesia.
Indonesian	3.
	syl	In+do+ne:si:an
	pron	<2ind*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Bahasa Indonesia}.
Indonesian	4.
	syl	In+do+ne:si:an
	pron	<2ind*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Malayo-Polynesian family of languages that includes Malay, Tagalog, and Malagasy.
indoor	1.
	syl	in+door
	pron	<1in2dc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, situated in, or appropriate to the inside of a house or other building.
	exam	1	an indoor tennis court;
	exam	2	indoor amusements.
indoors	0.
	syl	in+doors
	pron	<2in1dc:z>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	inside or into a house or other building.
Indo-Pacific	1.
	syl	In:do-Pa:cif:ic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the region of the Indian and W Pacific Oceans off the coast of SE Asia.
Indo-Pacific	2.
	syl	In:do-Pa:cif:ic
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical phylum or superphylum of languages that would consist of Malayo-Polynesian, Mon-Khmer, certain Indian languages, Papuan, and the Australian aboriginal languages. See also {Austro-Asiatic}.
indophenol	1.
	syl	in+do+phe:nol
	pron	<2ind*u1fEnol>
	pos	n.
	def	a derivative of quinonimine. Formula: HOC\6H\4NC\6H\4O.
indophenol	2.
	syl	in+do+phe:nol
	pron	<2ind*u1fEnol>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of derivatives of this compound, esp. one of the blue or green dyes that are used for wool and cotton.
Indore	1.
	syl	In+dore
	pron	<in1dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central India, in W Madhya Pradesh. Pop.: 543381 (1971).
Indore	2.
	syl	In+dore
	pron	<in1dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of central India: became part of Madhya Bharat in 1948, which in turn became part of Madhya Pradesh in 1956.
indorse	0.
	syl	in+dorse
	pron	<in1dc:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {endorse}.
indorsable	sub
	head	indorse
	syl	in+1dors+a:ble
	pos	adj.
indorsement	sub
	head	indorse
	syl	in+1dorse+ment
	pos	n.
indorser	sub
	head	indorse
	or	indorsor
	syl	in+1dors+er
	pos	n.
indorsor	sub
	head	indorse
	or	indorser
	syl	in+1dor+sor
	pos	n.
indorsee	0.
	syl	in+dor+see
	pron	<2indc:1sE>, <in1dc:sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {endorsee}.
indoxyl	ety	C19: from #7indo -#7+hydroxyl 
indoxyl	0.
	syl	in+dox+yl
	pron	<in1doksil>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow water-soluble crystalline compound occurring in woad as its glucoside and in urine as its ester. Formula: C\8H\7NO. See also {indican}.
Indra	0.
	syl	In:dra
	pron	<1indr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the most celebrated god of the Rig-Veda, governing the weather and dispensing rain.
indraft	alt
	head	indraught
	or	indraught
	syl	in+draft
	pron	<1in2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
indraught	1.
	or	indraft
	syl	in+draught
	pron	<1in2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of drawing or pulling in.
indraught	2.
	or	indraft
	syl	in+draught
	pron	<1in2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	an inward flow, esp. of air.
indrawn	1.
	syl	in+drawn
	pron	<2in1drc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	drawn or pulled in.
indrawn	2.
	syl	in+drawn
	pron	<2in1drc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	inward looking or introspective.
Indre	0.
	syl	In+dre
	pron	French <?~e:dr>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France in the Centre region. Capital: Ch*^ateauroux. Pop.: 256147 (1975). Area: 6906 sq. km (2693 sq. miles).
Indre-et-Loire	0.
	syl	In:dre-et-Loire
	pron	French <?~e:dr>, French <e> <1lwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W central France in the Centre region: contains many famous ch*^ateaux along the Loire. Capital: Tours. Pop.: 486884 (1975). Area: 6158 sq. km (2402 sq. miles).
indris	ety	C19: from French: lemur, from Malagasy indry&! look&! mistaken for the animal's name
indri	alt
	head	indris
	or	indris
	syl	in+dri
	pron	<1indri>
	pos	n.
indris	1.
	or	indri
	syl	in+dris
	pron	<1indris>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Madagascan arboreal lemuroid primate, with thick silky fur patterned in black, white, and fawn: family
woolly indris	2.
	head	indris
	syl	woolly indris.
	def	a related nocturnal Madagascan animal, with thick grey-brown fur and a long tail.
indubitable	ety	C18: from Latin indubit*_abilis, from #7in -%1#7+ dubit*_are to doubt
indubitable	0.
	syl	in+du+bi+ta:ble
	pron	<in1dju:bit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being doubted; unquestionable.
indubitability	sub
	head	indubitable
	or	indubitableness
	syl	in+2du+bi+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
indubitableness	sub
	head	indubitable
	or	indubitability
	syl	in+1du+bi+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
indubitably	sub
	head	indubitable
	syl	in+1du+bi+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
induc	0.
	syl	induc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	induction.
induce	ety	C14: from Latin ind*_ucere to lead in, from d*_ucere to lead
induce	1.
	syl	in+duce
	pron	<in1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	to persuade or use influence on.
induce	2.
	syl	in+duce
	pron	<in1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or bring about.
induce	3.
	syl	in+duce
	pron	<in1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to initiate or hasten (labour), as by administering a drug to stimulate uterine contractions.
induce	4.
	syl	in+duce
	pron	<in1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to assert or establish (a general proposition, hypothesis, etc.) by induction.
induce	5.
	syl	in+duce
	pron	<in1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (an electromotive force or electrical current) by induction.
induce	6.
	syl	in+duce
	pron	<in1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transmit (magnetism) by induction.
inducer	sub
	head	induce
	syl	in+1duc+er
	pos	n.
inducible	sub
	head	induce
	syl	in+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
induced drag	0.
	syl	in+duced drag
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {trailing vortex drag}.
inducement	1.
	syl	in+duce+ment
	pron	<in1dju:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inducing.
inducement	2.
	syl	in+duce+ment
	pron	<in1dju:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of inducing; persuasion; incentive.
inducement	3.
	syl	in+duce+ment
	pron	<in1dju:sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading
	def	the introductory part that leads up to and explains the matter in dispute.
induct	ety	C14: from Latin inductus led in, past participle of ind*_ucere to introduce; see #7induce 
induct	1.
	syl	in+duct
	pron	<in1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring in formally or install in an office, place, etc.; invest.
induct	2.
	syl	in+duct
	pron	<in1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to or into
	def	to initiate in knowledge (of).
induct	3.
	syl	in+duct
	pron	<in1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to enlist for military service; conscript.
induct	4.
	syl	in+duct
	pron	<in1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another word for {induce} (senses 5, 6).
inductance	1.
	syl	in+duct+ance
	pron	<in1d^kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {induction}. the property of an electric circuit as a result of which an electromotive force is created by a change of current in the same circuit (see {self-inductance}) or in a neighbouring circuit (see {mutual inductance}) . It is usually measured in henries. Symbol: {L}
inductance	2.
	syl	in+duct+ance
	pron	<in1d^kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {inductor}. a component, such as a coil, in an electrical circuit, the main function of which is to produce inductance.
inductee	0.
	syl	in+duc+tee
	pron	<2ind^k1tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a military conscript.
inductile	0.
	syl	in+duc+tile
	pron	<in1d^ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ductile, pliant, or yielding.
inductility	sub
	head	inductile
	syl	in+duc+1til+i:ty
	pos	n.
induction	1.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inducting or state of being inducted.
induction	2.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inducing.
induction	3.a.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process of reasoning, used esp. in science, by which a general conclusion is drawn from a set of premisses, based mainly on experience or experimental evidence. The conclusion contains more information than the premisses, taken as a whole, but can be disproved by a further premiss.
induction	3.b.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a conclusion reached by this process of reasoning. Compare { {deduction} (sense 3)}.
induction	4.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which electrical or magnetic properties are transferred, without physical contact, from one circuit or body to another. See also {inductance}.
induction	5.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the effect of one tissue, esp. an embryonic tissue, on the development of an adjacent tissue.
induction	6.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a method of proving a proposition P containing an arbitrary integer by showing first that the proposition is true for =1, secondly, that for any value = P implies P +1), and thus thirdly every proposition, P(1), P(2), P(3), etc., is true, since P(2)=P(1+1), etc.
induction	7.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal introduction or entry into an office or position.
induction	8.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the formal enlistment of a civilian into military service.
induction	9.
	syl	in+duc+tion
	pron	<in1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {preface}.
inductional	sub
	head	induction
	syl	in+1duc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
induction coil	0.
	syl	in+duc+tion coil
	pos	n.
	def	a transformer for producing a high voltage from a low voltage. It consists of a cylindrical primary winding of few turns, a concentric secondary winding of many turns, and often a common soft-iron core. Sometimes shortened to {coil}.
induction hardening	0.
	syl	in+duc+tion hard+en+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which the outer surface of a metal component is rapidly heated by means of induced eddy currents. After rapid cooling the resulting phase transformations produce a hard wear-resistant skin.
induction heating	0.
	syl	in+duc+tion heat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the heating of a conducting material as a result of the electric currents induced in it by an externally applied alternating magnetic field.
induction motor	0.
	syl	in+duc+tion mo+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brushless electric motor in which an alternating supply fed to the windings of the stator creates a magnetic field that induces a current in the windings of the rotor. Rotation of the rotor results from the interaction of the magnetic field created by the rotor current with the field of the stator.
inductive	1.
	syl	in+duc+tive
	pron	<in1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, involving, or operated by electrical or magnetic induction.
	exam	1	an inductive reactance.
inductive	2.
	syl	in+duc+tive
	pron	<in1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic, maths.
	def	of, relating to, or using induction.
	exam	1	inductive reasoning.
inductive	3.
	syl	in+duc+tive
	pron	<in1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to induce or cause.
inductive	4.
	syl	in+duc+tive
	pron	<in1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {introductory}.
inductive	5.
	syl	in+duc+tive
	pron	<in1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	producing a reaction within an organism, esp. induction in embryonic tissue.
inductively	sub
	head	inductive
	syl	in+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inductiveness	sub
	head	inductive
	syl	in+1duc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inductor	1.
	syl	in+duc+tor
	pron	<in1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that inducts.
inductor	2.
	syl	in+duc+tor
	pron	<in1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {inductance} (sense 2).
indues	infl
	head	indue
	syl	in+dues
	pos	vb.
induing	infl
	head	indue
	syl	in+du+ing
	pos	vb.
indued	infl
	head	indue
	syl	in+dued.
	pos	vb.
indue	0.
	syl	in+due
	pron	<in1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {endue}.
indulge	ety	C17: from Latin indulg*_ere to concede, from -dulg*_ere, probably related to Greek dolikhos long, Gothic tulgus firm
indulge	1.
	syl	in+dulge
	pron	<in1d^lJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to yield to or gratify (a whim or desire for).
	exam	1	to indulge a desire for new clothes;
	exam	2	to indulge in new clothes.
indulge	2.
	syl	in+dulge
	pron	<in1d^lJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield to the wishes of; pamper.
	exam	1	to indulge a child.
indulge	3.
	syl	in+dulge
	pron	<in1d^lJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	to allow (a debtor) an extension of time for payment of (a bill, etc.).
indulge	4.
	syl	in+dulge
	pron	<in1d^lJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take alcoholic drink, esp. to excess.
indulger	sub
	head	indulge
	syl	in+1dulg+er
	pos	n.
indulgingly	sub
	head	indulge
	syl	in+1dulg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
indulgence	1.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of indulging or state of being indulgent.
indulgence	2.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasure, habit, etc., indulged in; extravagance.
	exam	1	fur coats are an indulgence.
indulgence	3.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	liberal or tolerant treatment.
indulgence	4.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something granted as a favour or privilege.
indulgence	5.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a remission of the temporal punishment for sin after its guilt has been forgiven.
indulgence	6.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	an extension of time granted as a favour for payment of a debt or as fulfilment of some other obligation.
indulgence	7.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Declaration of Indulgence}. a royal grant during the reigns of Charles II and James II of England giving Nonconformists and Roman Catholics a measure of religious freedom. {~}
indulgence	8.
	syl	in+dul+gence
	pron	<in1d^lJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to designate as providing indul?!gence.
	exam	1	indulgenced prayers.
indulgent	0.
	syl	in+dul+gent
	pron	<in1d^lJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or characterized by indulgence.
indulgently	sub
	head	indulgent
	syl	in+1dul+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
induline	ety	C19: from #7indo -#7+ -#7ule+ -{#7ine %2}
indulin	alt
	head	induline
	or	induline
	syl	in+du+lin
	pron	<1indjulin>
	pos	n.
induline	0.
	or	indulin
	syl	in+du+line
	pron	<1indju2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of blue dyes obtained from aniline and aminoazobenzene.
indult	ety	C16: from Church Latin indultum a privilege, from Latin indulg*_ere to #7indulge 
indult	0.
	syl	in+dult
	pron	<in1d^lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a faculty granted by the Holy See allowing a specific deviation from the Church's common law.
induna	ety	C20: from Zulu nduna an official
induna	0.
	syl	in+du+na
	pron	<in1du:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a Black African overseer in a factory, mine, etc.
induplicated	alt
	head	induplicate
	or	induplicate
	syl	in+du+pli+cat+ed
	pos	adj.
induplicate	0.
	or	induplicated
	syl	in+du+pli+cate
	pron	<in1dju:plikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the parts of a bud
	def	bent or folded inwards with the edges touching but not overlapping.
induplication	sub
	head	induplicate
	syl	in+2du+pli+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
indurate	ety	C16: from Latin ind*_ur*_are to make hard; see #7endure 
indurate	1.
	syl	in+du+rate
	pron	<1indju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make or become hard or callous.
indurate	2.
	syl	in+du+rate
	pron	<1indju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make or become hardy.
indurate	3.
	syl	in+du+rate
	pron	<1indjurit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	hardened, callous, or unfeeling.
induration	sub
	head	indurate
	syl	in+du+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
indurative	sub
	head	indurate
	syl	in+du+2ra+tive
	pos	adj.
Indus	H1.0.
	syl	In+dus
	pron	<1ind*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Telescopium and Tucano.
Indus	H2.0.
	syl	In+dus
	pron	<1ind*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Asia, rising in SW Tibet in the Kailas Range of the Himalayas and flowing northwest through Kashmir, then southwest across Pakistan to the Arabian Sea: important throughout history, esp. for the Indus Civilization (about 3000 to 1500 #7b.c.) #7, and for irrigation. Length: about 2900 km (1800 miles).
indusium	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin: tunic, from induere to put on
indusia	infl
	head	indusium
	syl	in+du+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
indusium	1.
	syl	in+du+si:um
	pron	<in1dju:zi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a membranous outgrowth on the undersurface of fern leaves that covers and protects the developing spores.
indusium	2.
	syl	in+du+si:um
	pron	<in1dju:zi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an enveloping membrane, such as the amnion.
indusial	sub
	head	indusium
	syl	in+1du+si:al
	pos	adj.
industrial	1.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al
	pron	<in1d^stri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of industry.
industrial	2.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al
	pron	<in1d^stri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	employed in industry.
	exam	1	the industrial work force.
industrial	3.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al
	pron	<in1d^stri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or concerned with workers in industry.
	exam	1	industrial conditions.
industrial	4.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al
	pron	<in1d^stri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in industry.
	exam	1	industrial chemicals. ?-
industrial action	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any action, such as a strike or go-slow, taken by employees in industry to protest against working conditions.
industrial archaeology	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al ar+chae+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the study of past industrial machines, works, etc. &- {in+dus+tri@.al ar+chae+ol+o@.gist}
industrial design	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al de+sign
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of designing any object for manufacture.
industrial designer	sub
	head	industrial design
	syl	in+dus+tri:al de+sign+er
	pos	n.
industrial estate	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al es+tate
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an area of land planned for industry and business. U.S. equivalent: {industrial park}.
industrialism	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri+al+ism
	pron	<in1d^stri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc.
industrialist	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri+al+ist
	pron	<in1d^stri*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a substantial interest in the ownership or control of industrial enterprise.
industrialise	alt
	head	industrialize
	or	industrialize
	syl	in+dus+tri+al+ise
	pron	<in1d^stri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
industrialize	1.
	or	industrialise
	syl	in+dus+tri+al+ize
	pron	<in1d^stri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to develop industry on an extensive scale in (a country, region, etc.).
industrialize	2.
	or	industrialise
	syl	in+dus+tri+al+ize
	pron	<in1d^stri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a country, region, etc.
	def	to undergo the development of industry on an extensive scale.
industrialization	sub
	head	industrialize
	or	industrialisation
	syl	in+2dus+tri+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
industrialisation	sub
	head	industrialize
	or	industrialization
	syl	in+2dus+tri+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
industrial relations	1.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	relations between the employers and employees in an industrial enterprise.
industrial relations	2.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the management of such relations.
the	infl
	head	Industrial Revolution
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Industrial Revolution	0.
	syl	In+dus+tri:al Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the transformation in the 18th and 19th centuries of first Britain and then other W European countries and the U.S. into industrial nations.
industrials	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:als
	pron	<in1d^stri*lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	stocks, shares, and bonds of industrial enterprises.
industrial union	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a labour organization in which all workers in a given industry are eligible for membership. Compare {craft union}.
Industrial Workers of the	infl
	head	Industrial Workers of the World
	syl	In+dus+tri:al Work+ers of the.
	pos	n.
Industrial Workers of the World	0.
	syl	In+dus+tri:al Work+ers of the World
	pos	n.
	def	an international revolutionary federation of industrial unions founded in Chicago in 1905: banned in the U.S. in 1949. Abbrev.: {I.W.W}. See also {Wobbly}.
industrious	1.
	syl	in+dus+tri+ous
	pron	<in1d^stri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard-working, diligent, or assiduous.
industrious	2.
	syl	in+dus+tri+ous
	pron	<in1d^stri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {skilful}.
industriously	sub
	head	industrious
	syl	in+1dus+tri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
industriousness	sub
	head	industrious
	syl	in+1dus+tri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
industry	ety	C15: from Latin industria diligence, from industrius active, of uncertain origin
industries	infl
	head	industry
	syl	in+dus+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
industry	1.
	syl	in+dus+try
	pron	<1ind*stri>
	pos	n.
	def	organized economic activity concerned with manufacture, extraction and process?!ing of raw materials, or construction.
industry	2.
	syl	in+dus+try
	pron	<1ind*stri>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of commercial enterprise concerned with the output of a specified product or service.
	exam	1	the steel industry.
industry	3.a.
	syl	in+dus+try
	pron	<1ind*stri>
	pos	n.
	def	industrial ownership and management interests collectively, as contrasted with labour interests.
industry	3.b.
	syl	in+dus+try
	pron	<1ind*stri>
	pos	n.
	def	manufacturing enterprise collectively, as opposed to agriculture.
industry	4.
	syl	in+dus+try
	pron	<1ind*stri>
	pos	n.
	def	diligence; assiduity.
indwells	infl
	head	indwell
	syl	in+dwells
	pos	vb.
indwelling	infl
	head	indwell
	syl	in+dwell+ing
	pos	vb.
indwelt	infl
	head	indwell
	syl	in+dwelt.
	pos	vb.
indwell	1.
	syl	in+dwell
	pron	<in1dwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a spirit, principle, etc.
	def	to inhabit; suffuse.
indwell	2.
	syl	in+dwell
	pron	<in1dwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dwell; exist. &- {in+#!dwell+er}
Ind'	infl
	head	Indy
	syl	In:d'
	pron	French <d?~e1di>
	pos	n.
Vincent	infl
	head	Indy
	syl	Vin:cent
	pron	<v?~e1s?~a>
	pos	n.
Indy	0.
	syl	In:dy
	pron	French <d?~e1di>
	pos	n.
	def	1851-1931, French composer.
-ine	ety	from Latin -*_inus, from Greek -inos 
-ine	H1.0.
	syl	-ine
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-ine	H1.1.
	syl	-ine
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to.
	exam	1	saturnine.
-ine	H1.2.
	syl	-ine
	def	consisting of or resembling.
	exam	1	crystalline.
-ine	ety	via French from Latin -ina (from -inus) and Greek -in*_e 
-ine	H2.0.
	syl	-ine
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ine	H2.1.
	syl	-ine
	def	indicating a halogen.
	exam	1	chlorine.
-ine	H2.2.
	syl	-ine
	def	indicating a nitrogenous organic compound, including amino acids, alkaloids, and certain other bases.
	exam	1	alanine;
	exam	2	nicotine;
	exam	3	purine.
-ine	H2.3.
	syl	-ine
	def	Also: {-in}. indicating a chemical substance in certain nonsystematic names.
	exam	1	glycerine.
-ine	H2.4.
	syl	-ine
	def	indicating a mixture of hydrocarbons.
	exam	1	benzine.
-ine	H2.5.
	syl	-ine
	def	an obsolete equivalent of {-yne}.
inearth	0.
	syl	in+earth
	pron	<in1R:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a poetic word for {bury}.
inebriant	1.
	syl	in+e:bri+ant
	pron	<in1Ebri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing intoxication, esp. drunkenness.
inebriant	2.
	syl	in+e:bri+ant
	pron	<in1Ebri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that inebriates.
inebriate	ety	C15: from Latin in*_ebri*_are, from #7in -%2#7+ *_ebri*_are to intoxicate, from *_ebrius drunk
inebriate	1.
	syl	in+e:bri+ate
	pron	<in1Ebri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make drunk; intoxicate.
inebriate	2.
	syl	in+e:bri+ate
	pron	<in1Ebri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse emotionally; make excited.
inebriate	3.
	syl	in+e:bri+ate
	pron	<in1Ebriit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person who is drunk, esp. habitually.
inebriate	4.
	syl	in+e:bri+ate
	pron	<in1Ebriit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	drunk, esp. habitually.
inebriation	sub
	head	inebriate
	syl	in+2e:bri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
inebriety	sub
	head	inebriate
	syl	in+e:bri+e:ty
	pron	<2ini1brIiti>
	pos	n.
inedible	0.
	syl	in+ed+i:ble
	pron	<in1edibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fit to be eaten; uneatable.
inedibility	sub
	head	inedible
	syl	in+2ed+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inedited	1.
	syl	in+ed+it+ed
	pron	<in1editid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not edited.
inedited	2.
	syl	in+ed+it+ed
	pron	<in1editid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not published.
ineducable	0.
	syl	in+ed:u+ca:ble
	pron	<in1edjuk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being educated, esp. on account of mental retardation.
ineducability	sub
	head	ineducable
	syl	in+2ed:u+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineffable	ety	C15: from Latin ineff*_abilis unutterable, from #7in -%1#7+ eff*_abilis, from eff*_ar*_i to utter, from f*_ar*_i to speak
ineffable	1.
	syl	in+ef+fa:ble
	pron	<in1ef*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	too great or intense to be expressed in words; unutterable.
ineffable	2.
	syl	in+ef+fa:ble
	pron	<in1ef*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	too sacred to be uttered.
ineffable	3.
	syl	in+ef+fa:ble
	pron	<in1ef*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	indescribable; indefinable.
ineffability	sub
	head	ineffable
	or	ineffableness
	syl	in+2ef+fa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineffableness	sub
	head	ineffable
	or	ineffability
	syl	in+1ef+fa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
ineffably	sub
	head	ineffable
	syl	in+1ef+fa:bly
	pos	adv.
ineffaceable	0.
	syl	in+ef+face+a:ble
	pron	<2ini1fAs*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being effaced; indelible.
ineffaceability	sub
	head	ineffaceable
	syl	in+ef+2face+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineffaceably	sub
	head	ineffaceable
	syl	in+ef+1face+a:bly
	pos	adv.
ineffective	1.
	syl	in+ef+fec+tive
	pron	<2ini1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no effect.
ineffective	2.
	syl	in+ef+fec+tive
	pron	<2ini1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	incompetent or inefficient.
ineffectively	sub
	head	ineffective
	syl	in+ef+1fec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
ineffectiveness	sub
	head	ineffective
	syl	in+ef+1fec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
ineffectual	1.
	syl	in+ef+fec+tu:al
	pron	<2ini1fekCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no effect or an inadequate effect.
ineffectual	2.
	syl	in+ef+fec+tu:al
	pron	<2ini1fekCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in power or forcefulness; impotent.
	exam	1	an ineffectual ruler.
ineffectuality	sub
	head	ineffectual
	or	ineffectualness
	syl	in+ef+2fec+tu+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineffectualness	sub
	head	ineffectual
	or	ineffectuality
	syl	in+ef+1fec+tu+al+ness
	pos	n.
ineffectually	sub
	head	ineffectual
	syl	in+ef+1fec+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inefficacious	0.
	syl	in+ef+fi+ca+cious
	pron	<2inefi1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing to produce the desired effect.
inefficaciously	sub
	head	inefficacious
	syl	in+ef+fi+1ca+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
inefficacy	sub
	head	inefficacious
	syl	in+ef+fi+ca+cy
	pron	<in1efik*si>
	pos	n.
inefficaciousness	sub
	head	inefficacious
	or	inefficacity
	syl	in+ef+fi+1ca+cious+ness
	pron	<2inefi1k@siti>
	pos	n.
inefficacity	sub
	head	inefficacious
	or	inefficaciousness
	syl	in+ef+fi+cac+i:ty
	pron	<2inefi1k@siti>
	pos	n.
inefficient	1.
	syl	in+ef+fi+cient
	pron	<2ini1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to perform a task or function to the best advantage; wasteful or incompetent.
inefficient	2.
	syl	in+ef+fi+cient
	pron	<2ini1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to produce the desired result.
inefficiency	sub
	head	inefficient
	syl	in+ef+1fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
inefficiently	sub
	head	inefficient
	syl	in+ef+1fi+cient+ly
	pos	adv.
inelastic	0.
	syl	in+e:las+tic
	pron	<2ini1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not elastic; not resilient. &- {in+e@.#!las+tic+al+ly} {in+e@.las+tic+i@.ty} (@!$In$Il@as#!t$Is$It$I)
inelegant	1.
	syl	in+el+e:gant
	pron	<in1elig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in elegance or refinement; unpolished or graceless.
inelegant	2.
	syl	in+el+e:gant
	pron	<in1elig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse or crude.
inelegance	sub
	head	inelegant
	or	inelegancy
	syl	in+1el+e:gance
	pos	n.
inelegancy	sub
	head	inelegant
	or	inelegance
	syl	in+1el+e:gan+cy
	pos	n.
inelegantly	sub
	head	inelegant
	syl	in+1el+e:gant+ly
	pos	adv.
ineligible	1.
	syl	in+el:i+gi:ble
	pron	<in1eliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by for or an infinitive
	def	not fit or qualified.
	exam	1	ineligible for a grant;
	exam	2	ineligible to vote.
ineligible	2.
	syl	in+el:i+gi:ble
	pron	<in1eliJ*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ineligible person.
ineligibility	sub
	head	ineligible
	or	ineligibleness
	syl	in+2el:i+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineligibleness	sub
	head	ineligible
	or	ineligibility
	syl	in+1el:i+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
ineligibly	sub
	head	ineligible
	syl	in+1el:i+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
ineloquent	0.
	syl	in+el:o+quent
	pron	<in1el*kw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking eloquence or fluency of expression.
ineloquence	sub
	head	ineloquent
	syl	in+1el:o+quence
	pos	n.
ineloquently	sub
	head	ineloquent
	syl	in+1el:o+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
ineluctable	ety	C17: from Latin in*_eluct*_abilis, from #7in -%1#7+ *_eluct*_ar*_i to escape, from luct*_ar*_i to struggle
ineluctable	0.
	syl	in+e:luc+ta:ble
	pron	<2ini1l^kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fate
	def	incapable of being avoided; inescapable.
ineluctability	sub
	head	ineluctable
	syl	in+e:2luc+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineluctably	sub
	head	ineluctable
	syl	in+e:1luc+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
ineludible	0.
	syl	in+e:lud+i:ble
	pron	<2ini1lu:d*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {inescapable}.
ineludibility	sub
	head	ineludible
	syl	in+e:2lud+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ineludibly	sub
	head	ineludible
	syl	in+e:1lud+i:bly
	pos	adv.
inept	1.
	syl	in+ept
	pron	<in1ept>
	pos	adj.
	def	not suitable, appropriate, or fitting; out of place.
inept	2.
	syl	in+ept
	pron	<in1ept>
	pos	adj.
	def	awkward, clumsy, or incompetent.
ineptitude	sub
	head	inept
	syl	in+1ept:i+2tude
	pos	n.
ineptly	sub
	head	inept
	syl	in+1ept+ly
	pos	adv.
ineptness	sub
	head	inept
	syl	in+1ept+ness
	pos	n.
inequable	0.
	syl	in+eq+ua:ble
	pron	<in1ekw*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	uneven; not uniform.
inequalities	infl
	head	inequality
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inequality	1.
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ty
	pron	<2ini1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being unequal; disparity.
inequality	2.
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ty
	pron	<2ini1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of disparity.
inequality	3.
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ty
	pron	<2ini1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of smoothness or regularity.
inequality	4.
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ty
	pron	<2ini1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	social or economic disparity.
inequality	5.a.
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ty
	pron	<2ini1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement indicating that the value of one quantity or expression is not equal to another, as in .
	exam	1	x
inequality	5.b.
	syl	in+e:qual+i:ty
	pron	<2ini1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation of being unequal.
inequitable	0.
	syl	in+eq:ui+ta:ble
	pron	<in1ekwit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not equitable; unjust or unfair.
inequitableness	sub
	head	inequitable
	syl	in+1eq:ui+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inequitably	sub
	head	inequitable
	syl	in+1eq:ui+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
inequities	infl
	head	inequity
	syl	in+eq:ui+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inequity	1.
	syl	in+eq:ui+ty
	pron	<in1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of equity; injustice; unfairness.
inequity	2.
	syl	in+eq:ui+ty
	pron	<in1ekwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an unjust or unfair act, sentence, etc.
ineradicable	0.
	syl	in+e:rad:i+ca:ble
	pron	<2ini1r@dik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be removed or rooted out; inextirpable.
	exam	1	an ineradicable disease.
ineradicableness	sub
	head	ineradicable
	syl	in+e:1rad:i+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
ineradicably	sub
	head	ineradicable
	syl	in+e:1rad:i+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
inerrant	alt
	head	inerrable
	or	inerrable
	syl	in+er+rant
	pron	<in1er*nt>
	pos	adj.
inerrable	0.
	or	inerrant
	syl	in+er+ra:ble
	pron	<in1er*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	less common words for {infallible}.
inerrability	sub
	head	inerrable
	syl	in+2er+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inerrableness	sub
	head	inerrable
	or	inerrancy
	syl	in+1er+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inerrancy	sub
	head	inerrable
	or	inerrableness
	syl	in+1er+ran+cy
	pos	n.
inert	ety	C17: from Latin iners unskilled, from #7in -%1#7+ ars skill; see {#7art %1}
inert	1.
	syl	in+ert
	pron	<in1R:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no inherent ability to move or to resist motion.
inert	2.
	syl	in+ert
	pron	<in1R:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	inactive, lazy, or sluggish.
inert	3.
	syl	in+ert
	pron	<in1R:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having only a limited ability to react chemically; unreactive.
inertly	sub
	head	inert
	syl	in+1ert+ly
	pos	adv.
inertness	sub
	head	inert
	syl	in+1ert+ness
	pos	n.
inert gas	0.
	syl	in+ert gas
	pos	n.
	def	any of the unreactive gaseous elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. Also called: {noble gas, rare gas, argonon}.
inertia	1.
	syl	in+er+tia
	pron	<in1R:S*>, <-Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being inert; inactivity.
inertia	2.a.
	syl	in+er+tia
	pron	<in1R:S*>, <-Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency of a body to preserve its state of rest or uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force.
inertia	2.b.
	syl	in+er+tia
	pron	<in1R:S*>, <-Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	an analogous property of other physical quantities that resist change.
	exam	1	thermal inertia.
inertial	sub
	head	inertia
	syl	in+1er+tial
	pos	adj.
navigation	alt
	head	inertial guidance
	or	inertial guidance
	syl	nav:i+ga+tion
	pos	n.
inertial guidance	0.
	or	navigation
	syl	in+er+tial guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a method of controlling the flight path of a missile by instruments contained within it. Velocities or distances covered, computed from the acceleration measured by these instruments, are compared with stored data and used to control the speed and direction of the missile. Compare {celestial guidance, terrestrial guidance}.
inertial mass	0.
	syl	in+er+tial mass
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of a body as determined by its momentum, as opposed to gravitational mass. The acceleration of a falling body is inversely proportional to its inertial mass but directly proportional to its gravitational mass: as all falling bodies have the same constant acceleration the two types of mass must be equal.
inertial system	0.
	syl	in+er+tial sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a frame of reference within which bodies are not accelerated unless acted upon by external forces. Also called: {inertial reference frame}.
inertia-reel seat-belt	0.
	syl	in:er:tia-reel seat-belt
	pos	n.
	def	a type of car seat-belt in which the belt is free to unwind from a metal drum except when the drum locks as a result of rapid deceleration.
inertia selling	0.
	syl	in+er+tia sell+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the practice of sending un?!requested goods to householders followed by a bill for the price of the goods if they do not return them.
inescapable	0.
	syl	in+es+cap+a:ble
	pron	<2ini1skAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being escaped or avoided.
inescapably	sub
	head	inescapable
	syl	in+es+1cap+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inescutcheon	0.
	syl	in+es+cutch+eon
	pron	<2ini1sk^C*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a small shield-shaped charge in the centre of a shield.
in esse	ety	Latin, literally: in being
in esse	0.
	syl	in es:se
	pron	<in> <1esi>
	pos	adj.
	def	actually existing. Compare {in posse}.
inessential	1.
	syl	in+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2ini1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not necessary.
inessential	2.
	syl	in+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2ini1senS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is not essential.
inessentiality	sub
	head	inessential
	syl	in+es+2sen+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
inessive	ety	C20: from Latin inesse to be in
inessive	1.
	syl	in+es+sive
	pron	<in1esiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the grammar of Finnish and related languages
	def	denoting a case of nouns, etc., used when indicating the location of the referent.
inessive	2.
	syl	in+es+sive
	pron	<in1esiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the inessive case.
inestimable	1.
	syl	in+es+ti+ma:ble
	pron	<in1estim*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be estimated; immeasurable.
inestimable	2.
	syl	in+es+ti+ma:ble
	pron	<in1estim*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of immeasurable value.
inestimability	sub
	head	inestimable
	or	inestimableness
	syl	in+2es+ti+ma:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inestimableness	sub
	head	inestimable
	or	inestimability
	syl	in+1es+ti+ma:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inestimably	sub
	head	inestimable
	syl	in+1es+ti+ma:bly
	pos	adv.
inevitable	ety	C15: from Latin in*_ev*_it*_abilis, from #7in -%1#7+ *_ev*_it*_abilis, from *_ev*_it*_are to shun, from v*_it*_are to avoid
inevitable	1.
	syl	in+ev:i+ta:ble
	pron	<in1evit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unavoidable.
inevitable	2.
	syl	in+ev:i+ta:ble
	pron	<in1evit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	sure to happen; certain.
inevitable	3.
	syl	in+ev:i+ta:ble
	pron	<in1evit*bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	something that is unavoidable.
inevitability	sub
	head	inevitable
	or	inevitableness
	syl	in+2ev:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inevitableness	sub
	head	inevitable
	or	inevitability
	syl	in+1ev:i+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inevitably	sub
	head	inevitable
	syl	in+1ev:i+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
inexact	0.
	syl	in+ex+act
	pron	<2inig1z@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not exact or accurate
inexactitude	sub
	head	inexact
	or	inexactness
	syl	in+ex+1act:i+2tude
	pos	n.
inexactness	sub
	head	inexact
	or	inexactitude
	syl	in+ex+1act+ness
	pos	n.
inexactly	sub
	head	inexact
	syl	in+ex+1act+ly
	pos	adv.
inexcusable	0.
	syl	in+ex+cus+a:ble
	pron	<2inik1skju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be excused or justified.
inexcusability	sub
	head	inexcusable
	or	inexcusableness
	syl	in+ex+2cus+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexcusableness	sub
	head	inexcusable
	or	inexcusability
	syl	in+ex+1cus+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexcusably	sub
	head	inexcusable
	syl	in+ex+1cus+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inexhaustible	1.
	syl	in+ex+haust+i:ble
	pron	<2inig1zc:st*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being used up; endless.
	exam	1	inexhaustible patience.
inexhaustible	2.
	syl	in+ex+haust+i:ble
	pron	<2inig1zc:st*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable or apparently incapable of becoming tired; tireless.
inexhaustibility	sub
	head	inexhaustible
	or	inexhaustibleness
	syl	in+ex+2haust+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexhaustibleness	sub
	head	inexhaustible
	or	inexhaustibility
	syl	in+ex+1haust+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexhaustibly	sub
	head	inexhaustible
	syl	in+ex+1haust+i:bly
	pos	adv.
inexistent	0.
	syl	in+ex+ist+ent
	pron	<2inig1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {nonexistent}.
inexistence	sub
	head	inexistent
	or	inexistency
	syl	in+ex+1ist+ence
	pos	n.
inexistency	sub
	head	inexistent
	or	inexistence
	syl	in+ex+1ist+en+cy
	pos	n.
inexorable	ety	C16: from Latin inex*_or*_abilis, from #7in -%1#7+ ex*_or*_abilis, from ex*_or*_are to prevail upon, from *_or*_are to pray
inexorable	1.
	syl	in+ex:o+ra:ble
	pron	<in1eks*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be moved by entreaty or persuasion.
inexorable	2.
	syl	in+ex:o+ra:ble
	pron	<in1eks*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relentless.
inexorability	sub
	head	inexorable
	or	inexorableness
	syl	in+2ex:o+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexorableness	sub
	head	inexorable
	or	inexorability
	syl	in+1ex:o+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexorably	sub
	head	inexorable
	syl	in+1ex:o+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
inexpedient	0.
	syl	in+ex+pe+di+ent
	pron	<2inik1spEdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not suitable, advisable, or judicious.
inexpedience	sub
	head	inexpedient
	or	inexpediency
	syl	in+ex+1pe+di+ence
	pos	n.
inexpediency	sub
	head	inexpedient
	or	inexpedience
	syl	in+ex+1pe+di+en+cy
	pos	n.
inexpediently	sub
	head	inexpedient
	syl	in+ex+1pe+di+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
inexpensive	0.
	syl	in+ex+pen+sive
	pron	<2inik1spensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expensive; cheap.
inexpensively	sub
	head	inexpensive
	syl	in+ex+1pen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
inexpensiveness	sub
	head	inexpensive
	syl	in+ex+1pen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
inexperience	0.
	syl	in+ex+pe+ri+ence
	pron	<2inik1spi*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of experience or of the knowledge and understanding derived from experience.
inexperienced	sub
	head	inexperience
	syl	in+ex+1pe+ri+enced
	pos	adj.
inexpert	0.
	syl	in+ex+pert
	pron	<in1ekspR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expert; unskilled or unskilful; inept.
inexpertly	sub
	head	inexpert
	syl	in+1ex+pert+ly
	pos	adv.
inexpertness	sub
	head	inexpert
	syl	in+1ex+pert+ness
	pos	n.
inexpiable	1.
	syl	in+ex+pi+a:ble
	pron	<in1ekspi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being expi?!ated; unpardonable.
inexpiable	2.
	syl	in+ex+pi+a:ble
	pron	<in1ekspi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	implacable.
inexpiableness	sub
	head	inexpiable
	syl	in+1ex+pi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexpiably	sub
	head	inexpiable
	syl	in+1ex+pi+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inexplainable	alt
	head	inexplicable
	or	inexplicable
	syl	in+ex+plain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inexplicable	0.
	or	inexplainable
	syl	in+ex+pli+ca:ble
	pron	<2inik1splik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of explanation; unexplainable.
inexplicability	sub
	head	inexplicable
	or	inexplainability
	syl	in+ex+pli+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexplicableness	sub
	head	inexplicable
	or	inexplainableness
	syl	in+ex+1pli+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexplainability	sub
	head	inexplicable
	or	inexplicability
	syl	in+ex+2plain+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexplainableness	sub
	head	inexplicable
	or	inexplicableness
	syl	in+ex+1plain+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexplicit	0.
	syl	in+ex+plic+it
	pron	<2inik1splisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not explicit, clear, or precise; vague.
inexplicitly	sub
	head	inexplicit
	syl	in+ex+1plic+it+ly
	pos	adv.
inexplicitness	sub
	head	inexplicit
	syl	in+ex+1plic+it+ness
	pos	n.
inexpressible	0.
	syl	in+ex+press+i:ble
	pron	<2inik1spres*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	too great, etc., to be expressed or uttered; indescribable.
inexpressibility	sub
	head	inexpressible
	or	inexpressibleness
	syl	in+ex+2press+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexpressibleness	sub
	head	inexpressible
	or	inexpressibility
	syl	in+ex+1press+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexpressive	1.
	syl	in+ex+pres+sive
	pron	<2inik1spresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in expression.
	exam	1	an inexpressive face.
inexpressive	2.
	syl	in+ex+pres+sive
	pron	<2inik1spresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {inexpressible}.
inexpressively	sub
	head	inexpressive
	syl	in+ex+1pres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
inexpressiveness	sub
	head	inexpressive
	syl	in+ex+1pres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
inexpugnable	0.
	syl	in+ex+pug+na:ble
	pron	<2inik1sp^gn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {impregnable}.
inexpugnability	sub
	head	inexpugnable
	or	inexpugnableness
	syl	in+ex+2pug+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inexpugnableness	sub
	head	inexpugnable
	or	inexpugnability
	syl	in+ex+1pug+na:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inexpugnably	sub
	head	inexpugnable
	syl	in+ex+1pug+na:bly
	pos	adv.
inexpungible	0.
	syl	in+ex+pung+i:ble
	pron	<2iniks1p^nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being expunged.
inextensible	0.
	syl	in+ex+ten+si:ble
	pron	<2inik1stens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of extension.
inextensibility	sub
	head	inextensible
	syl	in+ex+2ten+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
in extenso	0.
	syl	in ex+ten+so
	pron	Latin. <in> <ik1stens*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	at full length.
inextinguishable	0.
	syl	in+ex+tin+guish+a:ble
	pron	<2inik1stiGgwiS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be extinguished, quenched, or put to an end.
inextinguishableness	sub
	head	inextinguishable
	syl	2in+ex+1tin+guish+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inextinguishably	sub
	head	inextinguishable
	syl	2in+ex+1tin+guish+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inextirpable	0.
	syl	in+ex+tir+pa:ble
	pron	<2inik1stR:p*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be extirpated; ineradicable.
inextirpableness	sub
	head	inextirpable
	syl	in+ex+1tir+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
in extremis	ety	literally: in the furthest reaches
in extremis	1.
	syl	in ex+tre+mis
	pron	Latin. <in> <ik1strEmis>
	pos	adv.
	def	in extremity; in dire straits.
in extremis	2.
	syl	in ex+tre+mis
	pron	Latin. <in> <ik1strEmis>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the point of death.
inextricable	1.
	syl	in+ex+tri+ca:ble
	pron	<2ineks1trik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be escaped from.
	exam	1	an inextricable dilemma.
inextricable	2.
	syl	in+ex+tri+ca:ble
	pron	<2ineks1trik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be disentangled, etc..
	exam	1	an inextricable knot.
inextricable	3.
	syl	in+ex+tri+ca:ble
	pron	<2ineks1trik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely involved or intricate.
inextricability	sub
	head	inextricable
	or	inextricableness
	syl	in+ex+tri+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inextricableness	sub
	head	inextricable
	or	inextricability
	syl	in+ex+1tri+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inextricably	sub
	head	inextricable
	syl	in+ex+1tri+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
inf	ety	Latin: below; after; later
inf	1.
	syl	inf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inferior.
inf	2.
	syl	inf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	infinitive.
inf	3.
	syl	inf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	influence.
inf	4.
	syl	inf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	information.
inf	5.
	syl	inf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	infra.
inf	alt
	head	Inf
	or	Inf
	syl	inf.
Inf	0.
	or	inf
	syl	Inf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	infantry.
infallibilism	0.
	syl	in+fal+li:bil:ism
	pron	<in1f@lib%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the principle of papal infallibility. &- {in+#!fal+li@.bil@.ist}.
infallible	1.
	syl	in+fal+li:ble
	pron	<in1f@l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fallible; not liable to error.
infallible	2.
	syl	in+fal+li:ble
	pron	<in1f@l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not liable to failure; certain; sure.
	exam	1	an infallible cure.
infallible	3.
	syl	in+fal+li:ble
	pron	<in1f@l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely dependable or trustworthy.
infallible	4.
	syl	in+fal+li:ble
	pron	<in1f@l*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is incapable of error or failure.
infallibility	sub
	head	infallible
	or	infallibleness
	syl	in+2fal+li:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
infallibleness	sub
	head	infallible
	or	infallibility
	syl	in+1fal+li:ble+ness
	pos	n.
infallibly	sub
	head	infallible
	syl	in+1fal+li:bly
	pos	adv.
infamise	alt
	head	infamize
	or	infamize
	syl	in+fam+ise
	pron	<1inf*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
infamize	0.
	or	infamise
	syl	in+fam+ize
	pron	<1inf*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make infamous.
infamous	1.
	syl	in+fa+mous
	pron	<1inf*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a bad reputation; notorious.
infamous	2.
	syl	in+fa+mous
	pron	<1inf*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or deserving a bad reputation; shocking.
	exam	1	infamous conduct.
infamous	3.a.
	syl	in+fa+mous
	pron	<1inf*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	deprived of certain rights of citizenship on conviction of certain offences.
infamous	3.b.
	syl	in+fa+mous
	pron	<1inf*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crime or punishment
	def	entailing such deprivation.
infamously	sub
	head	infamous
	syl	in+fa+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
infamousness	sub
	head	infamous
	syl	in+fa+mous+ness
	pos	n.
infamy	ety	C15: from Latin inf*_amis of evil repute, from #7in -%1#7+ f*_ama #7fame 
infamies	infl
	head	infamy
	syl	in+fa+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infamy	1.
	syl	in+fa+my
	pron	<1inf*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being infamous.
infamy	2.
	syl	in+fa+my
	pron	<1inf*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	an infamous act or event.
infancies	infl
	head	infancy
	syl	in+fan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infancy	1.
	syl	in+fan+cy
	pron	<1inf*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or period of being an infant; childhood.
infancy	2.
	syl	in+fan+cy
	pron	<1inf*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an early stage of growth or development.
infancy	3.
	syl	in+fan+cy
	pron	<1inf*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	infants collectively.
infancy	4.
	syl	in+fan+cy
	pron	<1inf*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of life prior to attaining legal majority (reached at 21 under common law, at 18 by statute); minority nonage.
infant	ety	C14: from Latin inf*_ans, literally: speechless, from #7in -%1#7+ f*_ar*_i to speak
infant	1.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a child at the earliest stage of its life; baby.
infant	2.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	another word for { {minor} (sense 10)}.
infant	3.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a young schoolchild, usually under the age of seven.
infant	4.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is beginning or inexperienced in an activity.
infant	5.a.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to young children or infancy.
infant	5.b.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	designed or intended for young children.
infant	6.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an early stage of development; nascent.
	exam	1	an infant science or industry.
infant	7.
	syl	in+fant
	pron	<1inf*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	of or relating to the legal status of infancy.
infanthood	sub
	head	infant
	syl	in+fant+2hood
	pos	n.
infanta	ety	C17: from Spanish or Portuguese, feminine of #7infante 
infanta	1.
	syl	in+fan+ta
	pron	<in1f@nt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a daughter of a king of Spain or Portugal.
infanta	2.
	syl	in+fan+ta
	pron	<in1f@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of an infante.
infante	ety	C16: from Spanish or Portuguese, literally: #7infant 
infante	0.
	syl	in+fan+te
	pron	<in1f@nti>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a son of a king of Spain or Portugal, esp. one not heir to the throne.
infanticide	1.
	syl	in+fan+ti+cide
	pron	<in1f@nti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the killing of an infant.
infanticide	2.
	syl	in+fan+ti+cide
	pron	<in1f@nti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of killing newborn infants, still prevalent in some primitive tribes.
infanticide	3.
	syl	in+fan+ti+cide
	pron	<in1f@nti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills an infant.
infanticidal	sub
	head	infanticide
	syl	in+2fan+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
infantile	1.
	syl	in+fan+tile
	pron	<1inf*n2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a child in action or behaviour; childishly immature; puerile.
infantile	2.
	syl	in+fan+tile
	pron	<1inf*n2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of infants or infancy.
infantile	3.
	syl	in+fan+tile
	pron	<1inf*n2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an early stage of development.
infantility	sub
	head	infantile
	syl	in+fan+til+i:ty
	pron	<2inf*n1tiliti>
	pos	n.
infantile paralysis	0.
	syl	in+fan+tile pa+ral:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {poliomyelitis}.
infantilism	1.a.
	syl	in+fan+ti+lism
	pron	<in1f@nti2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which an older child or adult is mentally or physically undeveloped.
infantilism	1.b.
	syl	in+fan+ti+lism
	pron	<in1f@nti2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	isolated instances of infantile behaviour in mature persons.
infantilism	2.
	syl	in+fan+ti+lism
	pron	<in1f@nti2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	childish speech; baby talk.
infant prodigy	0.
	syl	in+fant prod:i+gy
	pos	n.
	def	an exceptionally talented child.
infantry	ety	C16: from Italian infanteria, from infante boy, foot soldiers; see #7infant 
infantries	infl
	head	infantry
	syl	in+fan+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infantry	0.a.
	syl	in+fan+try
	pron	<1inf*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	soldiers or units of soldiers who fight on foot with small arms.
infantry	0.b.
	syl	in+fan+try
	pron	<1inf*ntri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an infantry unit.
infantrymen	infl
	head	infantryman
	syl	in+fan:try+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infantryman	0.
	syl	in+fan:try+man
	pron	<1inf*ntrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier belonging to the infantry.
infant school	0.
	syl	in+fant school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school for children aged between 5 and 7. Compare {junior school}.
infarct	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin infarctus stuffed into, from farc*_ire to stuff
infarct	0.
	syl	in+farct
	pron	<in1fa:kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a localized area of dead tissue (necrosis) resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to that part, esp. by an embolus. Also called: {infarction}.
infarcted	sub
	head	infarct
	syl	in+1farct+ed
	pos	adj.
infarction	1.
	syl	in+farc+tion
	pron	<in1fa:kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation or development of an infarct.
infarction	2.
	syl	in+farc+tion
	pron	<in1fa:kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {infarct}.
infare	ety	Old English innf@ar, from inn in+ faran to go; see #7fare 
infare	0.
	syl	in+fare
	pron	<1in2fe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	a reception given on entering a new house or after a wedding.
infatuate	ety	C16: from Latin infatu*_are, from {#7in -%2}#7+ fatuus #7fatuous 
infatuate	1.
	syl	in+fat:u+ate
	pron	<in1f@tju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspire or fill with foolish, shallow, or extravagant passion.
infatuate	2.
	syl	in+fat:u+ate
	pron	<in1f@tju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to act foolishly.
infatuate	3.
	syl	in+fat:u+ate
	pron	<in1f@tjuit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {infatuated}.
infatuate	4.
	syl	in+fat:u+ate
	pron	<in1f@tjuit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a person who is infatuated.
infatuated	0.
	syl	in+fat:u+at+ed
	pron	<in1f@tju2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	possessed by a foolish or extravagant passion, esp. for another person.
infatuatedly	sub
	head	infatuated
	syl	in+1fat:u+2at+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
infatuation	1.
	syl	in+fat+u:a+tion
	pron	<in2f@tju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of infatuating or state of being infatuated.
infatuation	2.
	syl	in+fat+u:a+tion
	pron	<in2f@tju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish or extravagant passion.
infatuation	3.
	syl	in+fat+u:a+tion
	pron	<in2f@tju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of foolish or extravagant passion.
infeasible	0.
	syl	in+fea+si:ble
	pron	<in1fEz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {imprac?!ticable}.
infeasibility	sub
	head	infeasible
	or	infeasibleness
	syl	in+2fea+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
infeasibleness	sub
	head	infeasible
	or	infeasibility
	syl	in+1fea+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
infect	ety	C14: from Latin inficere to dip into, stain, from facere to make
infect	1.
	syl	in+fect
	pron	<in1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause infection in; contaminate (an organism, wound, etc.) with pathogenic microorganisms.
infect	2.
	syl	in+fect
	pron	<in1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to affect or become affected with a communicable disease.
infect	3.
	syl	in+fect
	pron	<in1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to taint, pollute, or contaminate.
infect	4.
	syl	in+fect
	pron	<in1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to affect, esp. adversely, as if by contagion.
infect	5.
	syl	in+fect
	pron	<in1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly international law.
	def	to taint with crime or illegality; expose to penalty or subject to forfeiture.
infect	6.
	syl	in+fect
	pron	<in1fekt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	contaminated or polluted with or as if with a disease; infected.
infector	sub
	head	infect
	or	infecter
	syl	in+1fec+tor
	pos	n.
infecter	sub
	head	infect
	or	infector
	syl	in+1fect+er
	pos	n.
infection	1.
	syl	in+fec+tion
	pron	<in1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	invasion of the body by pathogenic microorganisms.
infection	2.
	syl	in+fec+tion
	pron	<in1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the resulting condition in the tissues.
infection	3.
	syl	in+fec+tion
	pron	<in1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disease.
infection	4.
	syl	in+fec+tion
	pron	<in1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of infecting or state of being infected.
infection	5.
	syl	in+fec+tion
	pron	<in1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent or influence that infects.
infection	6.
	syl	in+fec+tion
	pron	<in1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	persuasion or corruption, as by ideas, perverse influences, etc.
infectious	1.
	syl	in+fec+tious
	pron	<in1fekS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	capable of being transmitted. Compare {contagious}.
infectious	2.
	syl	in+fec+tious
	pron	<in1fekS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	caused by microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, or protozoa.
infectious	3.
	syl	in+fec+tious
	pron	<in1fekS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or transmitting infection.
infectious	4.
	syl	in+fec+tious
	pron	<in1fekS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or apt to spread, as from one person to another.
	exam	1	infectious mirth.
infectious	5.a.
	syl	in+fec+tious
	pron	<in1fekS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tainting or capable of tainting with illegality.
infectious	5.b.
	syl	in+fec+tious
	pron	<in1fekS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rendering liable to seizure or forfeiture.
infectiously	sub
	head	infectious
	syl	in+1fec+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
infectiousness	sub
	head	infectious
	syl	in+1fec+tious+ness
	pos	n.
infectious hepatitis	0.
	syl	in+fec+tious hep:a+ti+tis
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious viral disease characterized by inflammation and enlargement of the liver, fever, and jaundice and transmitted by ingesting contaminated food or drink. See also {hepatitis}.
infectious mononucleosis	0.
	syl	in+fec+tious mon:o+nu+cle:o+sis
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious disease, probably caused by a virus, characterized by fever, sore throat, swollen and painful lymph nodes, and abnormal lymphocytes in the blood. Also called: {glandular fever}.
infective	1.
	syl	in+fec+tive
	pron	<in1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of causing infection.
infective	2.
	syl	in+fec+tive
	pron	<in1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {infectious}.
infectively	sub
	head	infective
	syl	in+1fec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
infectiveness	sub
	head	infective
	or	infectivity
	syl	in+1fec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
infectivity	sub
	head	infective
	or	infectiveness
	syl	in+fec+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
infecund	0.
	syl	in+fe+cund
	pron	<in1fEk*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {infertile}.
infecundity	sub
	head	infecund
	syl	in+fe+cun+di:ty
	pron	<2infi1k^nditi>
	pos	n.
infelicitous	1.
	syl	in+fe+lic:i+tous
	pron	<2infi1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not felicitous; unfortunate.
infelicitous	2.
	syl	in+fe+lic:i+tous
	pron	<2infi1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inappropriate or unsuitable.
infelicitously	sub
	head	infelicitous
	syl	in+fe+1lic:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
infelicities	infl
	head	infelicity
	syl	in+fe+lic+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infelicity	1.
	syl	in+fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<2infi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being unhappy or unfortunate.
infelicity	2.
	syl	in+fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<2infi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of bad luck or mischance; misfortune.
infelicity	3.
	syl	in+fe+lic+i:ty
	pron	<2infi1lisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a remark or expression, that is inapt or inappropriate.
infer	ety	C16: from Latin inferre to bring into, from ferre to bear, carry
infers	infl
	head	infer
	syl	in+fers
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
inferring	infl
	head	infer
	syl	in+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
inferred	infl
	head	infer
	syl	in+ferred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
infer	1.
	syl	in+fer
	pron	<in1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to conclude (a state of affairs, supposition, etc.) by reasoning from evidence; deduce.
infer	2.
	syl	in+fer
	pron	<in1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to have or lead to as a necessary or logical consequence; indicate.
infer	3.
	syl	in+fer
	pron	<in1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to hint or imply.
inferable	sub
	head	infer
	syl	in+1fer+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inferible	sub
	head	infer
	syl	in+1fer+i:ble
	pos	adj.
inferrable	sub
	head	infer
	or	inferrible
	syl	in+1fer+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
inferrible	sub
	head	infer
	or	inferrable
	syl	in+1fer+ri:ble
	pos	adj.
inferably	sub
	head	infer
	syl	in+1fer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inferrer	sub
	head	infer
	syl	in+1fer+rer
inference	1.
	syl	in+fer+ence
	pron	<1inf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a process of reasoning in which a conclusion is obtained in some way from certain facts or premisses. See also { {deduction} (sense 3)}, {induction} (sense 3).
inference	2.
	syl	in+fer+ence
	pron	<1inf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of inferring.
inference	3.
	syl	in+fer+ence
	pron	<1inf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an inferred conclusion, deduction, etc.
inferential	0.
	syl	in+fer+en+tial
	pron	<2inf*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from inference.
inferentially	sub
	head	inferential
	syl	in+fer+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
inferior	ety	C15: from Latin: lower, from inferus low
inferior	1.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lower in value or quality.
inferior	2.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lower in rank, position, or status; subordinate.
inferior	3.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of the best; mediocre; commonplace.
inferior	4.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lower in position; situated beneath.
inferior	5.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant ovary
	def	enclosed by and fused with the receptacle so that it is situated below the other floral parts.
inferior	6.a.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	orbiting or occurring between the sun and the earth.
	exam	1	an inferior planet;
	exam	2	inferior conjunction.
inferior	6.b.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying below the horizon.
inferior	7.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of a character
	def	printed at the foot of an ordinary character, as the 2 in H\2O.
inferior	8.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inferior person.
inferior	9.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or
	pron	<in1fi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an inferior character.
inferiority	sub
	head	inferior
	syl	in+fe+ri+or+i:ty
	pron	<in2fi*ri1oriti>
	pos	n.
inferiorly	sub
	head	inferior
	syl	in+1fe+ri+or+ly
	pos	adv.
inferior court	1.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or court
	pos	n.
	def	a court of limited jurisdiction.
inferior court	2.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or court
	pos	n.
	def	any court other than the Supreme Court of Judicature.
inferiority complex	0.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or+i:ty com+plex
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a disorder arising from the conflict between the desire to be noticed and the fear of being humiliated, characterized by aggressiveness or withdrawal into oneself.
inferior planet	0.
	syl	in+fe+ri+or plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	either of the planets Mercury and Venus, whose orbits lie inside that of the earth.
infernal	ety	C14: from Late Latin infern*_alis, from infernus hell, from Latin (adj.): lower, hellish; related to Latin inferus low
infernal	1.
	syl	in+fer+nal
	pron	<in1fR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an underworld of the dead.
infernal	2.
	syl	in+fer+nal
	pron	<in1fR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving hell or befitting its occupants; diabolic; fiendish.
infernal	3.
	syl	in+fer+nal
	pron	<in1fR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	irritating; confounded.
infernality	sub
	head	infernal
	syl	in+fer+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
infernally	sub
	head	infernal
	syl	in+1fer+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
infernal machine	0.
	syl	in+fer+nal ma+chine
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a usually disguised explosive device or booby trap.
inferno	ety	C19: from Italian, from Late Latin infernus hell
infernos	infl
	head	inferno
	syl	in+fer+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inferno	1.
	syl	in+fer+no
	pron	<in1fR:n*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; usually preceded by the
	def	hell; the infernal region.
inferno	2.
	syl	in+fer+no
	pron	<in1fR:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any place or state resembling hell, esp. a conflagration.
infertile	1.
	syl	in+fer+tile
	pron	<in1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of producing offspring; sterile.
infertile	2.
	syl	in+fer+tile
	pron	<in1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	not productive; barren.
infertilely	sub
	head	infertile
	syl	in+1fer+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
infertility	sub
	head	infertile
	syl	in+fer+til+i:ty
	pron	<2inf*1tiliti>
	pos	n.
infest	ety	C15: from Latin infest*_are to molest, from infestus hostile
infest	1.
	syl	in+fest
	pron	<in1fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inhabit or overrun in dangerously or unpleasantly large numbers.
infest	2.
	syl	in+fest
	pron	<in1fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of parasites such as lice
	def	to invade and live on or in (a host).
infestation	sub
	head	infest
	syl	in+fes+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
infester	sub
	head	infest
	syl	in+1fest+er
	pos	n.
infeudation	1.a.
	syl	in+feu+da+tion
	pron	<2infju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of putting a vassal in possession of a fief.
infeudation	1.b.
	syl	in+feu+da+tion
	pron	<2infju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the deed conferring such possession.
infeudation	1.c.
	syl	in+feu+da+tion
	pron	<2infju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the consequent relationship of lord and vassal.
infeudation	2.
	syl	in+feu+da+tion
	pron	<2infju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the granting of tithes to laymen.
infibulate	ety	C17: from Latin inf*_ibul*_are, from #7in -%2+ fibula clasp, #7fibula  &- in+@!fib@.u+#!lation n.
infibulate	0.
	syl	in+fib:u+late
	pron	<in1fibju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to enclose (esp. the genitals, to prevent sexual intercourse) with a clasp.
infidel	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin infid*_elis, from Latin (adj.): unfaithful, from #7in -%1#7+ fid*_elis faithful; see #7feal 
infidel	1.
	syl	in+fi+del
	pron	<1infidL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has no religious belief; unbeliever.
infidel	2.
	syl	in+fi+del
	pron	<1infidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	rejecting a specific religion, esp. Christianity or Islam.
infidel	3.
	syl	in+fi+del
	pron	<1infidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to unbelievers or unbelief.
infidelities	infl
	head	infidelity
	syl	in+fi+del+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infidelity	1.
	syl	in+fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<2infi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of faith or constancy, esp. sexual faithfulness.
infidelity	2.
	syl	in+fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<2infi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of religious faith; disbelief.
infidelity	3.
	syl	in+fi+del+i:ty
	pron	<2infi1deliti>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of disloyalty.
infield	1.
	syl	in+field
	pron	<1in2fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the area of the field near the pitch. Compare {outfield}.
infield	2.a.
	syl	in+field
	pron	<1in2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of the playing field enclosed by the base lines and extending beyond them towards the outfield.
infield	2.b.
	syl	in+field
	pron	<1in2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the positions of the first baseman, second baseman, shortstop, third baseman, and sometimes the pitcher, collectively. Compare {outfield}.
infield	3.a.
	syl	in+field
	pron	<1in2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a farm nearest to the farm buildings.
infield	3.b.
	syl	in+field
	pron	<1in2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	land from which crops are regularly taken.
infieldsman	alt
	head	infielder
	or	infielder
	syl	in+fields+man
	pron	<1infEldzm*n>
	pos	n.
infielder	0.
	or	infieldsman
	syl	in+field:er
	pron	<1in2fEld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a player positioned in the infield.
infighting	1.
	syl	in+fight:ing
	pron	<1in2fItiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	combat at close quarters in which proper blows are inhibited and the fighters try to wear down each other's strength.
infighting	2.
	syl	in+fight:ing
	pron	<1in2fItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	intense competition, as between members of the same organization, esp. when kept secret from outsiders.
infighter	sub
	head	infighting
	syl	1in+2fight:er
	pos	n.
infilling	alt
	head	infill
	or	infill
	syl	in+fil+ling
	pron	<1infiliG>
	pos	n.
infill	1.
	or	infilling
	syl	in+fill
	pron	<1infil>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of filling or closing gaps, etc., in something, such as a row of buildings.
infill	2.
	or	infilling
	syl	in+fill
	pron	<1infil>
	pos	n.
	def	material used to fill a cavity, gap, hole, etc.
infiltrate	ety	C18: from #7in -%2#7+filtrate 
infiltrate	1.
	syl	in+fil+trate
	pron	<1infil2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a fluid passes into the pores or interstices of a solid; permeate.
infiltrate	2.
	syl	in+fil+trate
	pron	<1infil2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to pass undetected through (an enemy-held line or position).
infiltrate	3.
	syl	in+fil+trate
	pron	<1infil2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain or cause to gain entrance or access surreptitiously.
	exam	1	they infiltrated the party structure.
infiltrate	4.
	syl	in+fil+trate
	pron	<1infil2trAt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that infiltrates.
infiltrate	5.
	syl	in+fil+trate
	pron	<1infil2trAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any substance that passes into and accumulates within cells, tissues, or organs.
infiltration	sub
	head	infiltrate
	syl	in+fil+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
infiltrative	sub
	head	infiltrate
	syl	in+fil+2tra+tive
	pos	adj.
infiltrator	sub
	head	infiltrate
	syl	in+fil+2tra+tor
	pos	n.
infin	0.
	syl	infin.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	infinitive.
infinite	1.a.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no limits or boundaries in time, space, extent, or magnitude.
infinite	1.b.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the infinite.
infinite	2.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely or immeasurably great or numerous.
	exam	1	infinite wealth.
infinite	3.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	all-embracing, absolute, or total.
	exam	1	God's infinite wisdom.
infinite	4.a.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an unlimited or uncountable number of digits, factors, terms, members, etc..
	exam	1	an infinite series.
infinite	4.b.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a set
	def	able to be put in a one-to-one correspondence with part of itself.
infinite	4.c.
	syl	in+fi+nite
	pron	<1infinit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an integral
	def	having infinity as one or both limits of integration. Compare { {finite} (sense 2)}.
infinitely	sub
	head	infinite
	syl	in+fi+nite+ly
	pos	adv.
infiniteness	sub
	head	infinite
	syl	in+fi+nite+ness
	pos	n.
infinitesimal	1.
	syl	in+fin:i+tes:i+mal
	pron	<2infini1tesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	infinitely or im?!measurably small.
infinitesimal	2.
	syl	in+fin:i+tes:i+mal
	pron	<2infini1tesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, relating to, or involving a small change in the value of a variable that approaches zero as a limit.
infinitesimal	3.
	syl	in+fin:i+tes:i+mal
	pron	<2infini1tesim*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an infinitesimal quantity.
infinitesimally	sub
	head	infinitesimal
	syl	2in+fin:i+1tes:i+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
infinitesimal calculus	0.
	syl	in+fin:i+tes:i+mal cal+cu+lus
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {calculus} (sense 1)}.
infinitive	0.
	syl	in+fin:i+tive
	pron	<in1finitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a form of the verb not inflected for grammatical categories such as tense and person and used without an overt subject. In English, the infinitive usually consists of the word followed by the verb.
infinitival	sub
	head	infinitive
	syl	in+fin:i+ti+val
	pron	<2infini1tIvL>
	pos	adj.
infinitively	sub
	head	infinitive
	or	infinitivally
	syl	in+1fin:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
infinitivally	sub
	head	infinitive
	or	infinitively
	syl	2in+fin:i+1ti+val+ly
	pos	adv.
infinitive marker	0.
	syl	in+fin:i+tive mark+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or affix occurring with the verb stem in the infinitive, such as in
infinitude	1.
	syl	in+fin:i+tude
	pron	<in1fini2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being infinite.
infinitude	2.
	syl	in+fin:i+tude
	pron	<in1fini2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an infinite extent, quantity, degree, etc.
infinities	infl
	head	infinity
	syl	in+fin+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infinity	1.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being infinite.
infinity	2.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	endless time, space, or quantity.
infinity	3.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an infinitely or indefinitely great number or amount.
infinity	4.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics, photog.
	def	a point that is far enough away from a lens, mirror, etc., for the light emitted by it to fall in parallel rays on the surface of the lens, etc.@T {$D.@T} a dimension or quantity of sufficient size to be unaffected by finite variations.
infinity	5.a.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the concept of a value greater than any finite numerical value.
infinity	5.b.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the reci?!procal of zero.
infinity	5.c.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the limit of an infinite sequence of numbers.
infinity	6.
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Euclidian geometry
	def	a distant hypothetical point at which two parallel lines are assumed to meet.
infinity	xref
	syl	in+fin+i:ty
	pron	<in1finiti>
	pos	n.
	def	Symbol (for senses 4-7): 8#800426
infirm	1.
	syl	in+firm
	pron	<in1fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak in health or body, esp. from old age.
infirm	2.
	syl	in+firm
	pron	<in1fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking moral certainty; indecisive or irreso?!lute.
infirm	3.
	syl	in+firm
	pron	<in1fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	not stable, sound, or secure.
	exam	1	an infirm structure;
	exam	2	an infirm claim.
infirm	4.
	syl	in+firm
	pron	<in1fR:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a law, custom, etc.
	def	lacking legal force; invalid.
infirmly	sub
	head	infirm
	syl	in+1firm+ly
	pos	adv.
infirmness	sub
	head	infirm
	syl	in+1firm+ness
	pos	n.
infirmaries	infl
	head	infirmary
	syl	in+fir+ma+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infirmary	0.
	syl	in+fir+ma+ry
	pron	<in1fR:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for the treatment of the sick or injured; dispensary; hospital.
infirmities	infl
	head	infirmity
	syl	in+fir+mi:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infirmity	1.
	syl	in+fir+mi:ty
	pron	<in1fR:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being infirm.
infirmity	2.
	syl	in+fir+mi:ty
	pron	<in1fR:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	physical weakness or debility; frailty.
infirmity	3.
	syl	in+fir+mi:ty
	pron	<in1fR:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral flaw or failing.
infix	1.
	syl	in+fix
	pron	<in1fiks>, <1in2fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix firmly in.
infix	2.
	syl	in+fix
	pron	<in1fiks>, <1in2fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instil or inculcate.
infix	3.
	syl	in+fix
	pron	<in1fiks>, <1in2fiks>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to insert (an affix) or (of an affix) to be inserted into the middle of a word.
infix	4.
	syl	in+fix
	pron	<1in2fiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an affix inserted into the middle of a word.
infixation	sub
	head	infix
	or	infixion
	syl	in+fix:1a+tion
	pron	<in1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
infixion	sub
	head	infix
	or	infixation
	syl	in+fix+ion
	pron	<in1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
infl	1.
	syl	infl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	influence.
infl	2.
	syl	infl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	influenced.
in flagrante delicto	0.
	syl	in fla+gran+te de+lic+to
	pron	<in> <fl*1gr@nti> <di1likt*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	See {flagrante delicto}.
inflame	1.
	syl	in+flame
	pron	<in1flAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arouse or become aroused to violent emotion.
inflame	2.
	syl	in+flame
	pron	<in1flAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or intensify; aggravate.
inflame	3.
	syl	in+flame
	pron	<in1flAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce inflammation in (a tissue, organ, or part) or (of a tissue, etc.) to become inflamed.
inflame	4.
	syl	in+flame
	pron	<in1flAm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set or be set on fire; kindle.
inflame	5.
	syl	in+flame
	pron	<in1flAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to redden.
inflamer	sub
	head	inflame
	syl	in+1flam+er
	pos	n.
inflamingly	sub
	head	inflame
	syl	in+1flam+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
inflammable	1.
	syl	in+flam+ma:ble
	pron	<in1fl@m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to catch fire; flammable.
inflammable	2.
	syl	in+flam+ma:ble
	pron	<in1fl@m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily aroused to anger or passion.
inflammable	3.
	syl	in+flam+ma:ble
	pron	<in1fl@m*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is liable to catch fire.
inflammability	sub
	head	inflammable
	or	inflammableness
	syl	in+2flam+ma:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inflammableness	sub
	head	inflammable
	or	inflammability
	syl	in+1flam+ma:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inflammably	sub
	head	inflammable
	syl	in+1flam+ma:bly
inflammation	1.
	syl	in+flam+ma+tion
	pron	<2infl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reaction of living tissue to injury or infection, characterized by heat, redness, swelling, and pain.
inflammation	2.
	syl	in+flam+ma+tion
	pron	<2infl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inflaming or the state of being inflamed.
inflammatory	1.
	syl	in+flam+ma+to:ry
	pron	<in1fl@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or caused by inflammation.
inflammatory	2.
	syl	in+flam+ma+to:ry
	pron	<in1fl@m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to arouse violence, strong emotion, etc.
inflammatorily	sub
	head	inflammatory
	syl	in+1flam+ma+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
inflatable	1.
	syl	in+flat+a:ble
	pron	<in1flAt*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large air-filled objects made of strong plastic or rubber, used for children to play on at fairs, carnivals, etc. {~}
inflatable	2.
	syl	in+flat+a:ble
	pron	<in1flAt*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	capable of being inflated.
inflate	ety	C16: from Latin infl*_are to blow into, from fl*_are to blow &- in+#!flat+ed+ly adv. &- in+#!flat+ed+ness n. &- in+#!flat+er or in+#!fla+tor n.
inflate	1.
	syl	in+flate
	pron	<in1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expand or cause to expand by filling with gas or air.
inflate	2.
	syl	in+flate
	pron	<in1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to increase excessively; puff up; swell.
	exam	1	to inflate one's opinion of oneself.
inflate	3.
	syl	in+flate
	pron	<in1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause inflation of (prices, money, etc.).
inflate	4.
	syl	in+flate
	pron	<in1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise in spirits; elate.
inflate	5.
	syl	in+flate
	pron	<in1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo economic inflation.
inflation	1.
	syl	in+fla+tion
	pron	<in1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inflating or state of being inflated.
inflation	2.
	syl	in+fla+tion
	pron	<in1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a progressive increase in the general level of prices brought about by an expansion in demand or the money supply ({demand-pull inflation}) or by autonomous increases in costs ({cost-push inflation}) . Compare {deflation}.
inflation	3.
	syl	in+fla+tion
	pron	<in1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the rate of increase of prices.
inflationary	0.
	syl	in+fla+tion+ar:y
	pron	<in1flAS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, causing, or characterized by inflation.
	exam	1	inflationary wage claims.
inflationary spiral	0.
	syl	in+fla+tion+ar:y spi+ral
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous rise in prices caused by and causing higher incomes.
inflationism	0.
	syl	in+fla+tion+ism
	pron	<in1flAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the advocacy or policy of inflation through expansion of the supply of money and credit.
inflationist	sub
	head	inflationism
	syl	in+1fla+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
inflect	ety	C15: from Latin inflectere to curve round, alter, from flectere to bend
inflect	1.
	syl	in+flect
	pron	<in1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to change (the form of a word) or (of a word) to change in form by inflection.
inflect	2.
	syl	in+flect
	pron	<in1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (the voice) in tone or pitch; modulate.
inflect	3.
	syl	in+flect
	pron	<in1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to deviate from a straight or normal line or course; bend.
inflectedness	sub
	head	inflect
	syl	in+1flect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
inflective	sub
	head	inflect
	syl	in+1flec+tive
	pos	adj.
inflector	sub
	head	inflect
	syl	in+1flec+tor
	pos	n.
inflexion	alt
	head	inflection
	or	inflection
	syl	in+flex+ion
	pron	<in1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
inflection	1.
	or	inflexion
	syl	in+flec+tion
	pron	<in1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	modulation of the voice.
inflection	2.
	or	inflexion
	syl	in+flec+tion
	pron	<in1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a change in the form of a word, usually modifi?!cation or affixation, signalling change in such grammatical functions as tense, voice, mood, person, gender, number, or case.
inflection	3.
	or	inflexion
	syl	in+flec+tion
	pron	<in1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an angle or bend.
inflection	4.
	or	inflexion
	syl	in+flec+tion
	pron	<in1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inflecting or the state of being inflected.
inflection	5.
	or	inflexion
	syl	in+flec+tion
	pron	<in1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a change in curvature from concave to convex or vice versa. See also {point of inflection}.
inflectional	sub
	head	inflection
	or	inflexional
	syl	in+1flec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
inflexional	sub
	head	inflection
	or	inflectional
	syl	in+1flex+ion+al
	pos	adj.
inflectionally	sub
	head	inflection
	or	inflexionally
	syl	in+1flec+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inflexionally	sub
	head	inflection
	or	inflectionally
	syl	in+1flex+ion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inflectionless	sub
	head	inflection
	or	inflexionless
	syl	in+1flec+tion+less
	pos	adj.
inflexionless	sub
	head	inflection
	or	inflectionless
	syl	in+1flex+ion+less
	pos	adj.
inflexed	0.
	syl	in+flexed
	pron	<in1flekst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	curved or bent inwards and downwards towards the axis.
	exam	1	inflexed leaves.
inflexible	ety	C14: from Latin inflex*_ibilis; see #7inflect 
inflexible	1.
	syl	in+flex+i:ble
	pron	<in1fleks*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not flexible; rigid; stiff.
inflexible	2.
	syl	in+flex+i:ble
	pron	<in1fleks*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	obstinate; unyielding.
inflexible	3.
	syl	in+flex+i:ble
	pron	<in1fleks*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	without variation; unalterable; fixed.
inflexibility	sub
	head	inflexible
	or	inflexibleness
	syl	in+2flex+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inflexibleness	sub
	head	inflexible
	or	inflexibility
	syl	in+1flex+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inflexibly	sub
	head	inflexible
	syl	in+1flex+i:bly
	pos	adv.
inflict	ety	C16: from Latin infl*_igere to strike (something) against, dash against, from fl*_igere to strike &- in+#!flic+ta@.ble adj. &- in+#!flict+er or in+#!flic+tor n.
inflict	1.
	syl	in+flict
	pron	<in1flikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to impose (something unwelcome, such as pain, oneself, etc.).
inflict	2.
	syl	in+flict
	pron	<in1flikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to suffer; afflict (with).
inflict	3.
	syl	in+flict
	pron	<in1flikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deal out (blows, lashes, etc.).
infliction	sub
	head	inflict
	syl	in+1flic+tion
	pos	n.
in-flight	0.
	syl	in-flight
	pos	adj.
	def	provided during flight in an aircraft.
	exam	1	in-flight meals.
inflorescence	ety	C16: from New Latin infl*_or*_escentia, from Late Latin infl*_orescere to blossom, from fl*_orescere to bloom
inflorescence	1.
	syl	in+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2inflc:1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a plant that consists of the flower-bearing stalks.
inflorescence	2.
	syl	in+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2inflc:1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the flowers on the stalks.
inflorescence	3.
	syl	in+flo+res+cence
	pron	<2inflc:1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of flowering; blossoming.
inflorescent	sub
	head	inflorescence
	syl	in+flo+1res+cent
	pos	adj.
inflow	1.
	syl	in+flow
	pron	<1in2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a liquid or gas, that flows in.
inflow	2.
	syl	in+flow
	pron	<1in2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or rate of flowing in.
inflow	3.
	syl	in+flow
	pron	<1in2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {inflowing}. the act of flowing in; influx.
influence	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin influentia emanation of power from the stars, from Latin influere to flow into, from fluere to flow
influence	1.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an effect of one person or thing on another.
influence	2.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of a person or thing to have such an effect.
influence	3.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	power or sway resulting from ability, wealth, position, etc.
influence	4.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing having influence.
influence	5.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an ethereal fluid or occult power regarded as emanating from the stars and affecting a person's actions, future, etc.
under the influence	6.
	head	influence
	syl	under the influence.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drunk.
influence	7.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persuade or induce.
influence	8.
	syl	in+flu+ence
	pron	<1influ*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have an effect upon (actions, events, etc.); affect.
influenceable	sub
	head	influence
	syl	in+flu+ence+a:ble
	pos	adj.
influencer	sub
	head	influence
	syl	in+flu+enc+er
	pos	n.
influent	1.
	syl	in+flu+ent
	pron	<1influ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	flowing in.
influent	2.
	syl	in+flu+ent
	pron	<1influ*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	something flowing in, esp. a tributary.
influent	3.
	syl	in+flu+ent
	pron	<1influ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	usage	also
	def	an organism that has a major effect on the nature of its commu?!nity.
influential	0.
	syl	in+flu+en+tial
	pron	<2influ1enS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or exerting influ?!ence.
influentially	sub
	head	influential
	syl	in+flu+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
influenza	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: #7influence, hence, incursion, epidemic (first applied to influenza in 1743)
influenza	0.
	syl	in+flu+en+za
	pron	<2influ1enz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly contagious and often epidemic viral disease characterized by fever, prostration, muscular aches and pains, and inflammation of the respiratory passages. Also called: {grippe}. Informal name: {flu}.
influenzal	sub
	head	influenza
	syl	in+flu+1en+zal
	pos	adj.
influx	ety	C17: from Late Latin influxus; see #7influ?!ence 
influx	1.
	syl	in+flux
	pron	<1in2fl^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrival or entry of many people or things.
influx	2.
	syl	in+flux
	pron	<1in2fl^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flowing in; inflow.
influx	3.
	syl	in+flux
	pron	<1in2fl^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the mouth of a stream or river.
info	0.
	syl	in:fo
	pron	<1inf*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {information}.
infold	0.
	syl	in+fold
	pron	<in1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {enfold}.
infolder	sub
	head	infold
	syl	in+1fold+er
	pos	n.
infoldment	sub
	head	infold
	syl	in+1fold+ment
	pos	n.
inform	ety	C14: from Latin inform*_are to give form to, describe, from form*_are to #7form 
inform	H1.1.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of or about
	def	to give information to; tell.
inform	H1.2.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of or about
	def	to make conversant (with).
inform	H1.3.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against or on
	def	to give information regarding criminals, as to the police, etc.
inform	H1.4.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give form to.
inform	H1.5.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impart some essential or formative characteristic to.
inform	H1.6.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to animate or inspire.
inform	H1.7.a.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to train or educate.
inform	H1.7.b.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to report.
informable	sub
	head	inform
	syl	in+1form+a:ble
	pos	adj.
informedly	sub
	head	inform
	syl	in+form+ed+ly
	pron	<in1fc:midli>
	pos	adv.
informingly	sub
	head	inform
	syl	in+1form+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
inform	ety	C16: from Latin informis from {#7in -%1}#7+ forma shape
inform	H2.0.
	syl	in+form
	pron	<in1fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	without shape; unformed.
informal	1.
	syl	in+for+mal
	pron	<in1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of a formal, official, or stiffly conventional nature.
	exam	1	an informal luncheon.
informal	2.
	syl	in+for+mal
	pron	<in1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to everyday life or use.
	exam	1	informal clothes.
informal	3.
	syl	in+for+mal
	pron	<in1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or characterized by idiom, vocabulary, etc., appropriate to everyday conversational language rather than to formal written language.
informal	4.
	syl	in+for+mal
	pron	<in1fc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a second-person pronoun in some languages used when the addressee is regarded as a friend or social inferior.
	exam	1	In French the pronoun @6tu@9 is informal, while @6vous@9 is formal.
informally	sub
	head	informal
	syl	in+1for+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
informalities	infl
	head	informality
	syl	in+for+mal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
informality	1.
	syl	in+for+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2infc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being informal.
informality	2.
	syl	in+for+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2infc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal act.
informal vote	0.
	syl	in+for+mal vote
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an invalid vote or ballot.
informant	1.
	syl	in+form+ant
	pron	<in1fc:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives information about a thing, a subject being studied, etc.
information	1.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge acquired through experience or study.
information	2.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of specific and timely events or situations; news.
information	3.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of informing or the condition of being informed.
information	4.a.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an office, agency, etc., providing information.
information	4.b.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	information service.
information	5.a.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge or complaint made before justices of the peace, usually on oath, to institute summary criminal proceedings.
information	5.b.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a complaint filed on behalf of the Crown, usually by the attorney general.
information	6.a.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the results derived from the processing of data according to programmed instructions.
information	6.b.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2inf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {data} (sense 2)}.
informational	sub
	head	information
	syl	in+for+1ma+tion+al
	pos	adj.
information retrieval	0.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion re+triev+al
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of computer science concerned with the classification and storage of large quantities of information and the automatic retrieval of a particular item of this information when required.
information science	0.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the science of the collection, evaluation, organization, and dissemination of information, often employing computers.
information theory	0.
	syl	in+for+ma+tion the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of mathematical theories, based on statistics, concerned with methods of coding, transmitting, storing, retrieving, and decoding information.
informatory	alt
	head	informative
	or	informative
	syl	in+form:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
informative	0.
	or	informatory
	syl	in+form:a+tive
	pron	<in1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	provid?!ing information; instructive.
informatively	sub
	head	informative
	syl	in+1for+ma+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
informativeness	sub
	head	informative
	syl	in+1for+ma+tive+ness
	pos	n.
informed	0.
	syl	in+formed
	pron	<in1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	having much knowledge or education; learned or cultured.
informer	1.
	syl	in+form+er
	pron	<in1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who informs against someone, esp. a criminal.
informer	2.
	syl	in+form+er
	pron	<in1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who provides information.
	exam	1	he was the President's financial informer.
infra	0.
	syl	in+fra
	pron	Latin. <1infr*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	esp. in textual annotation
	def	below; further on.
infra-	ety	from Latin infr*_a 
infra-	0.
	syl	in:fra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	below; beneath; after.
	exam	1	infrasonic;
	exam	2	infralapsarian.
infracostal	0.
	syl	in:fra+cos+tal
	pron	<2infr*1kostL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated beneath the ribs.
infract	ety	C18: from Latin infractus broken off, from infringere; see #7infringe  &- in+#!frac+tion n. &- in+#!frac+tor n.
infract	0.
	syl	in+fract
	pron	<in1fr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to violate or break (a law, agreement, etc.).
infra dig	ety	C19: from Latin phrase infr*_a dignit*_atem
infra dig	0.
	syl	in+fra dig
	pron	<1infr*> <1dig>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	beneath one's dignity.
infralapsarian	ety	C18: from #7infra -#7+ lapsarian (see #7supralapsarian) 
infralapsarian	0.
	syl	in:fra+lap+sar+i:an
	pron	<2infr*l@p1se*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol., chiefly Calvinist.
	def	a person who believes that only after the Fall did God decree who was predestined to salvation and who was not. Compare {supralapsarian}.
infralapsarianism	sub
	head	infralapsarian
	syl	in:fra+lap+1sar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
infrangible	ety	C16: from Late Latin infrangibilis, from Latin #7in -%1#7+ frangere to break
infrangible	1.
	syl	in+fran+gi:ble
	pron	<in1fr@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being broken.
infrangible	2.
	syl	in+fran+gi:ble
	pron	<in1fr@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of being violated or infringed.
infrangibility	sub
	head	infrangible
	or	infrangibleness
	syl	in+2fran+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
infrangibleness	sub
	head	infrangible
	or	infrangibility
	syl	in+1fran+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
infrangibly	sub
	head	infrangible
	syl	in+1fran+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
infrared	1.
	syl	in:fra+red
	pron	<2infr*1red>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with a longer wavelength than light but a shorter wavelength than radio waves; radiation with wavelength between 0.8 micrometres and 1 millimetre.
infrared	2.
	syl	in:fra+red
	pron	<2infr*1red>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of radiation lying within the infrared.
	exam	1	infrared radiation.
infrasonic	0.
	syl	in:fra+son+ic
	pron	<2infr*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oscillation, vibration, or pressure wave
	def	having a frequency below that of sound.
infrastructure	1.
	syl	in:fra+struc+ture
	pron	<1infr*2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic structure of an organization, system, etc.
infrastructure	2.
	syl	in:fra+struc+ture
	pron	<1infr*2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the stock of fixed capital equipment in a country, including factories, roads, schools, etc., considered as a determinant of economic growth.
infrequent	1.
	syl	in+fre+quent
	pron	<in1frEkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rarely happening or present; only occasional.
infrequency	sub
	head	infrequent
	or	infrequence
	syl	in+1fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
infrequence	sub
	head	infrequent
	or	infrequency
	syl	in+1fre+quence
	pos	n.
infrequently	sub
	head	infrequent
	syl	in+1fre+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
infringe	ety	C16: from Latin infringere to break off, from frangere to break
infringe	1.
	syl	in+fringe
	pron	<in1frinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to violate or break (a law, agreement, etc.).
infringe	2.
	syl	in+fringe
	pron	<in1frinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to encroach or trespass.
infringement	sub
	head	infringe
	syl	in+1fringe+ment
	pos	n.
infringer	sub
	head	infringe
	syl	in+1fring+er
	pos	n.
infulae	ety	C17: from Latin, plural of infula, woollen fillet worn on forehead by ancient Romans during religious rites
infula	infl
	head	infulae
	syl	in+fu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
infulae	0.
	syl	in+fu+lae
	pron	<1infjulE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the two ribbons hanging from the back of a bishop's mitre.
infundibuliform	0.
	syl	in+fun+dib:u+li+form
	pron	<2inf^n1dibjuli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	shaped like a funnel.
infundibulum	ety	C18: from Latin: funnel, from infundere to #7infuse 
infundibula	infl
	head	infundibulum
	syl	in+fun+dib:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
infundibulum	0.
	syl	in+fun+dib:u+lum
	pron	<2inf^n1dibjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any funnel-shaped part, esp. the stalk connecting the pituitary gland to the base of the brain.
infundibular	sub
	head	infundibulum
	or	infundibulate
	syl	in+fun+1dib:u+lar
	pos	adj.
infundibulate	sub
	head	infundibulum
	or	infundibular
	syl	in+fun+1dib:u+late
	pos	adj.
infuriate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin infuri*_are (vb.) ; see #7in -%2#7, fury 
infuriate	1.
	syl	in+fur:i+ate
	pron	<in1fju*ri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anger; annoy.
infuriate	2.
	syl	in+fur:i+ate
	pron	<in1fju*riit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	furious; infuriated.
infuriately	sub
	head	infuriate
	syl	in+1fur:i+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
infuriatingly	sub
	head	infuriate
	syl	in+1fur:i+at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
infuriation	sub
	head	infuriate
	syl	in+2fur:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
infuscate	ety	C17: from Latin infusc*_are to darken, from fuscus dark
infuscated	alt
	head	infuscate
	or	infuscate
	syl	in+fus+cat+ed
	pos	adj.
infuscate	0.
	or	infuscated
	syl	in+fus+cate
	pron	<in1f^skAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the wings of an insect
	def	tinged with brown.
infuse	ety	C15: from Latin infundere to pour into
infuse	1.
	syl	in+fuse
	pron	<in1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to instil or inculcate.
infuse	2.
	syl	in+fuse
	pron	<in1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to inspire; emotionally charge.
infuse	3.
	syl	in+fuse
	pron	<in1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to soak or be soaked in order to extract flavour or other properties.
infuse	4.
	syl	in+fuse
	pron	<in1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Rare. foll. by into
	def	to pour.
infuser	sub
	head	infuse
	syl	in+1fus+er
	pos	n.
infuser	0.
	syl	in+fus+er
	pron	<in1fju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device used to make an infusion, esp. a tea maker.
infusible	ety	C16: from #7in -%1#7+fusible 
infusible	H1.0.
	syl	in+fu+si:ble
	pron	<in1fju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fusible; not easily melted; having a high melting point.
infusibility	sub
	head	infusible
	or	infusibleness
	syl	in+2fu+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
infusibleness	sub
	head	infusible
	or	infusibility
	syl	in+1fu+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
infusible	ety	C17: from #7infuse+ -#7ible 
infusible	H2.0.
	syl	in+fu+si:ble
	pron	<in1fju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being infused.
infusibility	sub
	head	infusible
	or	infusibleness
	syl	in+2fu+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
infusibleness	sub
	head	infusible
	or	infusibility
	syl	in+1fu+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
infusion	1.
	syl	in+fu+sion
	pron	<in1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of infusing.
infusion	2.
	syl	in+fu+sion
	pron	<in1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something infused.
infusion	3.
	syl	in+fu+sion
	pron	<in1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extract obtained by soaking.
infusion	4.
	syl	in+fu+sion
	pron	<in1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	introduction of a liquid, such as a saline solution, into a vein.
infusive	sub
	head	infusion
	syl	in+fu+sive
	pron	<in1fju:siv>
	pos	adj.
infusionism	0.
	syl	in+fu+sion+ism
	pron	<in1fju:Z*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine that at the birth of each individual a pre-existing soul is implanted in his body, to remain there for the duration of his earthly life.
infusionist	sub
	head	infusionism
	syl	in+1fu+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
infusorial earth	0.
	syl	in+fu+so+ri:al earth
	pron	<2infju1zc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {diatomaceous earth}. See {diatomite}.
infusorian	ety	C18: from New Latin Infusoria former class name; see #7infuse  &- @!in+fu+#!so+ri@.al adj.
infusorian	1.
	syl	in+fu+so+ri:an
	pron	<2infju1zc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any of the micro?!scopic organisms, such as protozoans and rotifers, found in infusions of organic material.
infusorian	2.
	syl	in+fu+so+ri:an
	pron	<2infju1zc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any member of the subclass (see { {ciliate} (sense 3)}).
infusorian	3.
	syl	in+fu+so+ri:an
	pron	<2infju1zc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to infusorians.
-ing	ety	Old English -ing, -ung 
-ing	H1.0.
	syl	-ing
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ing	H1.1.
	syl	-ing
	usage	from verbs
	def	the action of, process of, result of, or something connected with the verb.
	exam	1	coming;
	exam	2	meeting;
	exam	3	a wedding;
	exam	4	winnings.
-ing	H1.2.
	syl	-ing
	usage	from other nouns
	def	something used in, consisting of, involving, etc..
	exam	1	tubing;
	exam	2	soldiering.
-ing	H1.3.
	syl	-ing
	usage	from other parts of speech
	def	.
	exam	1	an outing.
-ing	ety	Middle English -ing, -inde, from Old English -ende 
-ing	H2.1.
	syl	-ing
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the present participle of verbs.
	exam	1	walking;
	exam	2	believing.
-ing	H2.2.
	syl	-ing
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming participial adjectives.
	exam	1	a growing boy;
	exam	2	a sinking ship.
-ing	H2.3.
	syl	-ing
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming adjectives not derived from verbs.
	exam	1	swashbuckling.
-ing	ety	Old English -ing; related to Old Norse -ingr 
-ing	H3.0.
	syl	-ing
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	a person or thing having a certain quality or being of a certain kind.
	exam	1	sweeting;
	exam	2	whiting.
ingather	1.
	syl	in+gath+er
	pron	<in1g@@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather together or in (a harvest, etc.).
ingatherer	sub
	head	ingather
	syl	in+1gath+er+er
	pos	n.
William Ralph	infl
	head	Inge
	syl	Wil:liam Ralph
	pos	n.
Inge	0.
	syl	Inge
	pron	<iG>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1860-1954, English theologian, noted for his pessimism; dean of St. Paul's Cathedral (1911-34).
ingeminate	ety	C16: from Latin ingemin*_are to redouble, from #7in -%2#7+ gemin*_are to #7geminate 
ingeminate	0.
	syl	in+gem:i+nate
	pron	<in1Jemi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to repeat; reiterate.
ingemination	sub
	head	ingeminate
	syl	in+2gem:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
ingenerate	ety	C17: from Late Latin ingener*_atus not generated; see #7in -%1#7, generate 
ingenerate	H1.0.
	syl	in+gen+er+ate
	pron	<in1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	inherent, intrinsic, or innate.
ingenerate	ety	C16: from Latin ingener*_are; see #7in -%2#7, generate 
ingenerate	xref
	syl	in+gen+er+ate
	pron	<in1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to produce within; engender.
ingeneration	sub
	head	ingenerate
	syl	in+2gen+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
ingenious	ety	C15: from Latin ingeni*_osus, from ingenium natural ability; see #7engine 
ingenious	1.
	syl	in+gen+ious
	pron	<in1JEnj*s>, <-ni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or done with ingenuity; skilful or clever.
ingenious	2.
	syl	in+gen+ious
	pron	<in1JEnj*s>, <-ni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	having great intelligence; displaying genius.
ingeniously	sub
	head	ingenious
	syl	in+1gen+ious+ly
	pos	adv.
ingeniousness	sub
	head	ingenious
	syl	in+1gen+ious+ness
	pos	n.
ing'enue	ety	C19: from French, femi?!nine of ing*'enu #7ingenuous 
ing'enue	0.
	syl	in+g*'e+nue
	pron	<2@nZA1nju:>, French <?~eZA1ny>
	pos	n.
	def	an artless, innocent, or inexperienced girl or young woman.
ingenuity	ety	C16: from Latin ingenuit*_as a freeborn condition, outlook consistent with such a condition, from ingenuus native, freeborn (see #7ingenuous) ; meaning influenced by #7ingenious 
ingenuities	infl
	head	ingenuity
	syl	in+ge:nu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ingenuity	1.
	syl	in+ge:nu+i:ty
	pron	<2inJi1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	inventive talent; cleverness.
ingenuity	2.
	syl	in+ge:nu+i:ty
	pron	<2inJi1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	an ingenious device, act, etc.
ingenuity	3.
	syl	in+ge:nu+i:ty
	pron	<2inJi1nju:iti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	frankness; candour.
ingenuous	ety	C16: from Latin ingenuus freeborn, worthy of a freeman, virtuous, from #7in -%2#7+ -genuus, from gignere to beget
ingenuous	1.
	syl	in+gen:u+ous
	pron	<in1Jenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	naive, artless, or innocent.
ingenuous	2.
	syl	in+gen:u+ous
	pron	<in1Jenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	candid; frank; straightforward.
ingenuously	sub
	head	ingenuous
	syl	in+1gen:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ingenuousness	sub
	head	ingenuous
	syl	in+1gen:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
ingest	ety	C17: from Latin ingerere to put into, from #7in -%2#7+ gerere to carry; see #7gest 
ingest	1.
	syl	in+gest
	pron	<in1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (food or liquid) into the body.
ingest	2.
	syl	in+gest
	pron	<in1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a jet engine
	def	to suck in (an object, bird, etc.).
ingestible	sub
	head	ingest
	syl	in+1gest+i:ble
	pos	adj.
ingestion	sub
	head	ingest
	syl	in+1ges+tion
	pos	n.
ingestive	sub
	head	ingest
	syl	in+1ges+tive
	pos	adj.
ingesta	0.
	syl	in+ges+ta
	pron	<in1Jest*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	nourishment taken into the body through the mouth.
ingle	ety	C16: probably from Scots Gaelic aingeal fire
ingle	0.
	syl	in+gle
	pron	<1iGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a fire in a room or a fireplace.
Ingleborough	0.
	syl	In+gle+bor+ough
	pron	<1iGgLb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N England, in North Yorkshire: potholes. Height: 723 m (2373 ft.).
inglenook	0.
	syl	in:gle+nook
	pron	<1iGgL2nuk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a corner by a fireplace; chimney corner.
inglorious	1.
	syl	in+glo+ri+ous
	pron	<in1glc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	without courage or glory; dishonourable, shameful, or disgraceful.
inglorious	2.
	syl	in+glo+ri+ous
	pron	<in1glc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unknown or obscure.
ingloriously	sub
	head	inglorious
	syl	in+1glo+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ingloriousness	sub
	head	inglorious
	syl	in+1glo+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
ingoing	1.
	syl	in+go+ing
	pron	<1in2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming or going in; entering.
ingoing	2.
	syl	in+go+ing
	pron	<1in2g*uiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	English law.
	def	the sum paid by a new tenant for fixtures left behind by the outgoing tenant.
Ingolstadt	0.
	syl	In+gol+stadt
	pron	German <1iGgclStat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S West Germany, in Bavaria on the River Danube: oil-refining. Pop.:70600 (1970).
ingot	ety	C14: perhaps from #7in- %2+Old English goten, past participle of geotan to pour
ingot	1.
	syl	in+got
	pron	<1iGg*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cast metal obtained from a mould in a form suitable for storage, transporting, and further use.
ingot	2.
	syl	in+got
	pron	<1iGg*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape (metal) into ingots.
ingot iron	0.
	syl	in+got i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a type of steel containing a small amount of carbon and very small quantities of other elements.
ingraft	0.
	syl	in+graft
	pron	<in1gra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {engraft}.
ingraftment	sub
	head	ingraft
	or	ingraftation
	syl	in+1graft+ment
	pos	n.
ingraftation	sub
	head	ingraft
	or	ingraftment
	syl	in+graf+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
ingrain	ety	C18: from the phrase dyed in grain dyed with kermes through the fibre
engrain	alt
	head	ingrain
	or	ingrain
	syl	en+grain
	pron	<in1grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ingrain	1.
	or	engrain
	syl	in+grain
	pron	<in1grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impress deeply on the mind or nature; instil.
ingrain	2.
	or	engrain
	syl	in+grain
	pron	<in1grAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dye into the fibre of (a fabric).
ingrain	3.
	or	engrain
	syl	in+grain
	pron	<1in2grAn>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	variants of {ingrained}.
ingrain	4.
	or	engrain
	syl	in+grain
	pron	<1in2grAn>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of woven or knitted articles, esp. rugs and carpets
	def	made of dyed yarn or of fibre that is dyed before being spun into yarn.
ingrain	5.a.
	or	engrain
	syl	in+grain
	pron	<1in2grAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a carpet made from ingrained yarn.
ingrain	5.b.
	or	engrain
	syl	in+grain
	pron	<1in2grAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	such yarn.
ingrainengrained	alt
	head	ingrained
	or	ingrained
	syl	in+grainen+grained
	pron	<in1grAnd>
	pos	adj.
ingrained	1.
	or	ingrainengrained
	syl	in+grained
	pron	<in1grAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply impressed or instilled.
	exam	1	his fears are deeply ingrained.
ingrained	2.
	or	ingrainengrained
	syl	in+grained
	pron	<in1grAnd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	complete or inveterate; utter.
	exam	1	an ingrained fool.
ingrained	3.
	or	ingrainengrained
	syl	in+grained
	pron	<in1grAnd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of dirt
	def	worked into or through the fibre, grain, pores, etc.
ingrainedly	sub
	head	ingrained
	or	ingrainengrainedly
	syl	in+grain+ed+ly
	pron	<in1grAnidli>
	pos	adv.
ingrainengrainedly	sub
	head	ingrained
	or	ingrainedly
	syl	in+grainen+grain+ed+ly
	pron	<in1grAnidli>
	pos	adv.
ingrainedness	sub
	head	ingrained
	or	ingrainengrainedness
	syl	in+1grain+ed+ness
	pos	n.
ingrainengrainedness	sub
	head	ingrained
	or	ingrainedness
	syl	in+grainen+1grain+ed+ness
	pos	n.
ingrate	ety	C14: from Latin ingr*_atus (adj.) , from #7in -%1#7+ gr*_atus #7grateful 
ingrate	1.
	syl	in+grate
	pron	<1ingrAt>, <in1grAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an ungrateful person.
ingrate	2.
	syl	in+grate
	pron	<1ingrAt>, <in1grAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ungrateful.
ingrately	sub
	head	ingrate
	syl	in+grate+ly
	pos	adv.
ingratiate	ety	C17: from Latin, from #7in -%2#7+ gr*_atia grace, favour
ingratiate	0.
	syl	in+gra+ti+ate
	pron	<in1grASi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to place (oneself) purposely in the favour (of another).
ingratiating	sub
	head	ingratiate
	or	ingratiatory
	syl	in+1gra+ti+2at+ing
	pos	adj.
ingratiatory	sub
	head	ingratiate
	or	ingratiating
	syl	in+1gra+ti:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
ingratiatingly	sub
	head	ingratiate
	syl	in+1gra+ti+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
ingratiation	sub
	head	ingratiate
	syl	in+2gra+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
ingratitude	0.
	syl	in+grat:i+tude
	pron	<in1gr@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of gratitude; ungratefulness; thanklessness.
ingravescent	ety	C19: from Latin ingravescere to become heavier, from gravescere to grow heavy, from gravis heavy
ingravescent	0.
	syl	in+gra+ves+cent
	pron	<2ingr*1vesNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. esp. of a disease
	def	becoming more severe.
ingravescence	sub
	head	ingravescent
	syl	in+gra+1ves+cence
	pos	n.
ingredient	ety	C15: from Latin ingredi*_ens going into, from ingred*_i to enter; see #7ingress 
ingredient	1.
	syl	in+gre+di+ent
	pron	<in1grEdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a component of a mixture, compound, etc., esp. in cooking.
Jean Auguste Dominique	infl
	head	Ingres
	syl	Jean Au:guste Do:mi:nique
	pron	<Z?~a>, <ogyst> <dcmi1nik>
	pos	n.
Ingres	0.
	syl	In:gres
	pron	French <1?~e:gr>, <ogyst> <dcmi1nik>
	pos	n.
	def	1780-1867, French classical painter, noted for his draughtsmanship.
ingress	ety	C15: from Latin ingressus, from ingred*_i to go in, from grad*_i to step, go
ingress	1.
	syl	in+gress
	pron	<1ingres>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of going or coming in; an entering.
ingress	2.
	syl	in+gress
	pron	<1ingres>
	pos	n.
	def	a way in; entrance.
ingress	3.
	syl	in+gress
	pron	<1ingres>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or permission to enter.
ingress	4.
	syl	in+gress
	pron	<1ingres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for { {immersion} (sense 2)}.
ingression	sub
	head	ingress
	syl	in+gres+sion
	pron	<in1greS*n>
	pos	n.
ingressive	1.
	syl	in+gres+sive
	pron	<in1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerning ingress.
ingressive	2.
	syl	in+gres+sive
	pron	<in1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speech sound
	def	pronounced with an inhalation rather than exhalation of breath.
ingressive	3.
	syl	in+gres+sive
	pron	<in1gresiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an ingressive speech sound, such as a Zulu click.
ingressiveness	sub
	head	ingressive
	syl	in+1gres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
in-group	0.
	syl	in-group
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a highly cohesive and relatively closed social group characterized by the preferential treatment re?!served for its members and the strength of loyalty between them. Compare {out-group}.
ingrowing	1.
	syl	in+grow+ing
	pron	<1in2gr*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a toenail
	def	growing abnormally into the flesh.
ingrowing	2.
	syl	in+grow+ing
	pron	<1in2gr*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing within or into.
ingrown	1.
	syl	in+grown
	pron	<1in2gr*un>, <in1gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a toenail
	def	grown abnormally into the flesh; covered by adjacent tissues.
ingrown	2.
	syl	in+grown
	pron	<1in2gr*un>, <in1gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	grown within; native; innate.
ingrown	3.
	syl	in+grown
	pron	<1in2gr*un>, <in1gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively concerned with oneself, one's own particular group, etc.
ingrown	4.
	syl	in+grown
	pron	<1in2gr*un>, <in1gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	ingrained.
ingrowth	1.
	syl	in+growth
	pron	<1in2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of growing inwards.
	exam	1	the ingrowth of a toenail.
ingrowth	2.
	syl	in+growth
	pron	<1in2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	something that grows inwards.
inguinal	ety	C17: from Latin inguin*_alis, from inguen groin
inguinal	0.
	syl	in+gui+nal
	pron	<1iGgwinL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the groin.
ingulf	0.
	syl	in+gulf
	pron	<in1g^lf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant of {engulf}.
ingulfment	sub
	head	ingulf
	syl	in+1gulf+ment
	pos	n.
ingurgitate	ety	C16: from Latin ingurgit*_are to flood, from {#7in -%2}#7+ gurges abyss
ingurgitate	0.
	syl	in+gur+gi+tate
	pron	<in1gR:Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to swallow (food, etc.) with greed or in excess; gorge.
ingurgitation	sub
	head	ingurgitate
	syl	in+2gur+gi+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
Ingushes	infl
	head	Ingush
	or	Ingush
	syl	In+gush:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ingush	infl
	or	Ingushes
	syl	In+gush.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ingush	0.
	syl	In+gush
	pron	<iG1gu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of the S Soviet Union, speaking a Circassian language and chiefly inhabiting the Checheno-Ingush ASSR.
inhabit	ety	C14: from Latin inhabit*_are, from habit*_are to dwell
inhabit	1.
	syl	in+hab+it
	pron	<in1h@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live or dwell in; occupy.
inhabit	2.
	syl	in+hab+it
	pron	<in1h@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to abide or dwell.
inhabitable	sub
	head	inhabit
	syl	in+1hab+it+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inhabitability	sub
	head	inhabit
	syl	in+2hab+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inhabitation	sub
	head	inhabit
	syl	in+2hab:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
inhabitant	0.
	syl	in+hab+it+ant
	pron	<in1h@bit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that is a permanent resident of a particular place or region.
inhabitancy	sub
	head	inhabitant
	or	inhabitance
	syl	in+1hab+it+an+cy
	pos	n.
inhabitance	sub
	head	inhabitant
	or	inhabitancy
	syl	in+1hab+it+ance
	pos	n.
inhalant	1.
	syl	in+hal+ant
	pron	<in1hAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a volatile medicinal preparation
	def	inhaled for its soothing or therapeutic effect.
inhalant	2.
	syl	in+hal+ant
	pron	<in1hAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inhaling.
inhalant	3.
	syl	in+hal+ant
	pron	<in1hAl*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhalant medicinal preparation.
inhalation	1.
	syl	in+ha+la+tion
	pron	<2inh*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inhaling; breathing in of air or other vapours.
inhalation	2.
	syl	in+ha+la+tion
	pron	<2inh*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhalant preparation.
inhalator	0.
	syl	in+ha+la+tor
	pron	<1inh*2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for issuing a vapour which is breathed in to ease discomfort of or provide medication for the respiratory system.
inhale	ety	C18: from {#7in -%2}#7+ Latin hal*_are to breathe
inhale	0.
	syl	in+hale
	pron	<in1hAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw (breath, etc.) into the lungs; breathe in.
inhaler	1.
	syl	in+hal+er
	pron	<in1hAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for breathing in therapeutic vapours, esp. one for relieving nasal congestion.
inhaler	2.
	syl	in+hal+er
	pron	<in1hAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who inhales.
Inhambane	0.
	syl	In+ham+ba+ne
	pron	<2inj*m1ba:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Mozambique on an inlet of the Mozambique Channel ({Inhambane Bay) }. Pop.: 26701 (1970).
inharmonic	alt
	head	inharmonious
	or	inharmonious
	syl	in+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2inha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
inharmonious	1.
	or	inharmonic
	syl	in+har+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2inha:1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking harmony; discordant.
inharmonious	2.
	or	inharmonic
	syl	in+har+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2inha:1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking accord or agreement.
inharmoniously	sub
	head	inharmonious
	syl	in+har+1mo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
inharmoniousness	sub
	head	inharmonious
	syl	in+har+1mo+ni+ous+ness
	pos	n.
inhauler	alt
	head	inhaul
	or	inhaul
	syl	in+haul+er
	pos	n.
inhaul	0.
	or	inhauler
	syl	in+haul
	pron	<1in2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line for hauling in a sail.
inhere	ety	C16: from Latin inhaer*_ere to stick in, from haer*_ere to stick
inhere	0.
	syl	in+here
	pron	<in1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to be an inseparable part (of).
inherency	alt
	head	inherence
	or	inherence
	syl	in+her+en+cy
	pos	n.
inherence	1.
	or	inherency
	syl	in+her+ence
	pron	<in1hi*r*ns>, <-1her->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being inherent.
inherence	2.
	or	inherency
	syl	in+her+ence
	pron	<in1hi*r*ns>, <-1her->
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	the relation of attributes, elements, etc., to the subject of which they are predicated, esp. if they are its essential constituents.
inherent	0.
	syl	in+her+ent
	pron	<in1hi*r*nt>, <-1her->
	pos	adj.
	def	existing as an inseparable part; intrinsic.
inherently	sub
	head	inherent
	syl	in+1her+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
inherit	ety	C14: from Old French enheriter, from Late Latin inh*_er*_edit*_are to appoint an heir, from Latin h*_er*_es #7heir 
inherit	1.
	syl	in+her+it
	pron	<in1herit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to receive (property, a right, title, etc.) by succession or under a will.
inherit	2.
	syl	in+her+it
	pron	<in1herit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to succeed as heir.
inherit	3.
	syl	in+her+it
	pron	<in1herit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to possess (a characteristic) through genetic transmission.
inherit	4.
	syl	in+her+it
	pron	<in1herit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive (a position, attitude, property, etc.) from a predecessor.
inherited	sub
	head	inherit
	syl	in+1her+it+ed
	pos	adj.
inheritor	sub
	head	inherit
	syl	in+1her:i+tor
	pos	n.
inheritable	1.
	syl	in+her+it+a:ble
	pron	<in1herit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being transmitted by heredity from one generation to a later one.
inheritable	2.
	syl	in+her+it+a:ble
	pron	<in1herit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being inherited.
inheritable	3.
	syl	in+her+it+a:ble
	pron	<in1herit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	capable of inheriting; having the right to inherit.
inheritability	sub
	head	inheritable
	or	inheritableness
	syl	in+2her+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inheritableness	sub
	head	inheritable
	or	inheritability
	syl	in+1her+it+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inheritably	sub
	head	inheritable
	syl	in+1her+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inheritance	1.a.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	hereditary succession to an estate, title, etc.
inheritance	1.b.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the right of an heir to succeed to property on the death of an ancestor.
inheritance	1.c.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that may legally be transmitted to an heir.
inheritance	2.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inheriting.
inheritance	3.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something inherited; heritage.
inheritance	4.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the derivation of characteristics of one generation from an earlier one by heredity.
inheritance	5.
	syl	in+her+it+ance
	pron	<in1herit*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	hereditary rights.
inheritance tax	0.
	syl	in+her+it+ance tax
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a state tax imposed on an inherit?!ance according to its size and the relationship of the beneficiary to the deceased.
inhesion	ety	C17: from Late Latin inhaesi*_o, from inhaer*_ere to #7inhere 
inhesion	0.
	syl	in+he+sion
	pron	<in1hEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {inherence} (sense 1).
inhibit	ety	C15: from Latin inhib*_ere to restrain, from #7in -%2#7+ hab*_ere to have
inhibit	1.
	syl	in+hib+it
	pron	<in1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain or hinder (an impulse, desire, etc.).
inhibit	2.
	syl	in+hib+it
	pron	<in1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prohibit; forbid.
inhibit	3.
	syl	in+hib+it
	pron	<in1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop, prevent, or decrease the rate of (a chemical reaction).
inhibit	4.a.
	syl	in+hib+it
	pron	<in1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the occurrence of (a particular signal) in a circuit.
inhibit	4.b.
	syl	in+hib+it
	pron	<in1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the performance of (a particular operation).
inhibitable	sub
	head	inhibit
	syl	in+1hib+it+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inhibiter	sub
	head	inhibit
	or	inhibitor
	syl	in+1hib+it+er
	pos	n.
inhibitor	sub
	head	inhibit
	or	inhibiter
	syl	in+1hib:i+tor
	pos	n.
inhibitive	sub
	head	inhibit
	or	inhibitory
	syl	in+1hib:i+tive
	pos	adj.
inhibitory	sub
	head	inhibit
	or	inhibitive
	syl	in+1hib:i+to:ry
	pos	adj.
inhibition	1.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inhibiting or the condition of being inhibited.
inhibition	2.a.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	def	a mental state or condition in which the varieties of expression and behaviour of an individual become restricted.
inhibition	2.b.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	def	the prevention of a response in oneself or another person.
inhibition	2.c.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	usage	in psychoanalytical theory
	def	the unconscious restraining of an impulse. See also {repression}.
inhibition	3.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	def	the process of stopping or retarding a chemical reaction.
inhibition	4.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the suppression of the function or action of an organ or part, as by stimulation of its nerve supply.
inhibition	5.
	syl	in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2ini1biS*n>, <2inhi->
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	an episcopal order suspending an incumbent.
inhibitor	1.
	syl	in+hib:i+tor
	pron	<in1hibit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {anticatalyst}. a substance that retards or stops a chemical reaction. Compare {catalyst}.
inhibitor	2.
	syl	in+hib:i+tor
	pron	<in1hibit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any impurity in a solid that prevents lumines?!cence.
inhibitor	3.
	syl	in+hib:i+tor
	pron	<in1hibit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inert substance added to some rocket fuels to inhibit ignition on certain surfaces.
inhomogeneous	0.
	syl	in+ho:mo+ge:ne:ous
	pron	<in2h*um*1JEni*s>, <-2hom->
	pos	adj.
	def	not homogeneous or uniform. &- {in+ho@.mo+ge@.ne@.i+ty} ($In@!h$$$um$$d#f$I#!ni$:$It$I, -@!h$Am-)
inhospitable	1.
	syl	in+hos+pi+ta:ble
	pron	<in1hospit*bL>, <2inho1spit->
	pos	adj.
	def	not hospitable; unfriendly.
inhospitable	2.
	syl	in+hos+pi+ta:ble
	pron	<in1hospit*bL>, <2inho1spit->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a region, environment, etc.
	def	lacking a favourable climate, terrain, etc.
inhospitableness	sub
	head	inhospitable
	syl	in+1hos+pi+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inhospitably	sub
	head	inhospitable
	syl	in+1hos+pi+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
inhospitality	0.
	syl	in+hos+pi+tal+i:ty
	pron	<2inhospi1t@liti>, <in2hos->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or attitude of being inhospitable or unwelcoming.
in-house	0.
	syl	in-house
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	within an organization or group.
	exam	1	an in-house job;
	exam	2	the job was done in-house.
inhuman	1.
	syl	in+hu+man
	pron	<in1hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {in+hu+mane} (@!$Inhju$:#!me$In). lacking humane feelings, such as sympathy, understanding, etc.; cruel; brutal.
inhuman	2.
	syl	in+hu+man
	pron	<in1hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not human. &- {@!in+hu+#!mane+ly}
inhumanly	sub
	head	inhuman
	syl	in+1hu+man+ly
	pos	adv.
inhumanness	sub
	head	inhuman
	syl	in+1hu+man+ness
	pos	n.
inhumanities	infl
	head	inhumanity
	syl	in+hu+man+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inhumanity	1.
	syl	in+hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<2inhju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of humane qualities.
inhumanity	2.
	syl	in+hu+man+i:ty
	pron	<2inhju:1m@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhumane act, decision, etc.
inhume	ety	C17: from Latin inhum*_are, from #7in -%2#7+ humus ground
inhume	0.
	syl	in+hume
	pron	<in1hju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inter; bury.
inhumation	sub
	head	inhume
	syl	in+hu+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
inhumer	sub
	head	inhume
	syl	in+1hum+er
	pos	n.
inimical	ety	C17: from Late Latin inim*_ic*_alis, from inim*_icus, from #7in -%1#7+ am*_icus friendly; see #7enemy 
inimical	1.
	syl	in+im:i+cal
	pron	<i1nimikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	adverse or unfavourable.
inimical	2.
	syl	in+im:i+cal
	pron	<i1nimikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not friendly; hostile.
inimically	sub
	head	inimical
	syl	in+1im:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
inimicalness	sub
	head	inimical
	or	inimicality
	syl	in+1im:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
inimicality	sub
	head	inimical
	or	inimicalness
	syl	in+2im:i+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
inimitable	0.
	syl	in+im:i+ta:ble
	pron	<i1nimit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being duplicated or imitated; unique.
inimitability	sub
	head	inimitable
	or	inimitableness
	syl	in+2im:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inimitableness	sub
	head	inimitable
	or	inimitability
	syl	in+1im:i+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inimitably	sub
	head	inimitable
	syl	in+1im:i+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
inion	ety	C19: from Greek: back of the head
inion	0.
	syl	in:i+on
	pron	<1ini*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the most prominent point at the back of the head, used as a point of measurement in craniometry.
iniquity	ety	C14: from Latin in*_iquit*_as, from in*_iquus unfair, from #7in -%1#7+ aequus even, level; see #7equal 
iniquities	infl
	head	iniquity
	syl	in+iq:ui:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iniquity	1.
	syl	in+iq:ui:ty
	pron	<i1nikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of justice or righteousness; wickedness; injustice.
iniquity	2.
	syl	in+iq:ui:ty
	pron	<i1nikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a wicked act; sin.
iniquitous	sub
	head	iniquity
	syl	in+1iq:ui+tous
	pos	adj.
iniquitously	sub
	head	iniquity
	syl	in+1iq:ui+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
iniquitousness	sub
	head	iniquity
	syl	in+1iq:ui+tous+ness
	pos	n.
init	ety	Latin: in the beginning
init	1.
	syl	init.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	initial.
init	2.
	syl	init.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	initio.
initial	ety	C16: from Latin initi*_alis of the beginning, from initium beginning, literally: an entering upon, from in*_ire to go in, from #7in -%2#7+ *_ire to go
initial	1.
	syl	in:i+tial
	pron	<i1niS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, at, or concerning the beginning.
initial	2.
	syl	in:i+tial
	pron	<i1niS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the first letter of a word, esp. a person's name.
initial	3.
	syl	in:i+tial
	pron	<i1niS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a large sometimes highly decorated letter set at the beginning of a chapter or work.
initial	4.
	syl	in:i+tial
	pron	<i1niS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cell from which tissues and organs develop by division and differentiation; a meristematic cell.
initials	infl
	head	initial
	or	initials
	syl	in:i+tials
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
initialling	infl
	head	initial
	or	initialing
	syl	in:i+tial+ling
	pos	vb.
initialled	infl
	head	initial
	or	initialed
	syl	in:i+tialled
	pos	vb.
initialing	infl
	head	initial
	or	initialling
	syl	in:i+tial+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
initialed	infl
	head	initial
	or	initialled
	syl	in:i+tialed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
initial	5.
	syl	in:i+tial
	pron	<i1niS*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign with one's initials, esp. to indicate approval; endorse.
initialer	sub
	head	initial
	or	initialler
	syl	in:1i+tial+er
	pos	n.
initialler	sub
	head	initial
	or	initialer
	syl	in:1i+tial+ler
	pos	n.
initially	sub
	head	initial
	syl	in:1i+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
initialise	alt
	head	initialize
	or	initialize
	syl	in:i+tial+ise
	pron	<i1niS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
initialize	0.
	or	initialise
	syl	in:i+tial+ize
	pron	<i1niS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign an initial value to (a variable or storage location) in a computer program.
initialization	sub
	head	initialize
	or	initialisation
	syl	in:2i+tial:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
initialisation	sub
	head	initialize
	or	initialization
	syl	in:2i+tial:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
initiate	ety	C17: from Latin initi*_are (vb.) , from initium; see #7initial 
initiate	1.
	syl	in:i+ti+ate
	pron	<i1niSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to begin or originate.
initiate	2.
	syl	in:i+ti+ate
	pron	<i1niSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept (new members) into an organization such as a club, through often secret ceremonies.
initiate	3.
	syl	in:i+ti+ate
	pron	<i1niSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to teach fundamentals to.
	exam	1	she initiated him into the ballet.
initiate	4.
	syl	in:i+ti+ate
	pron	<i1niSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	initiated; begun.
initiate	5.
	syl	in:i+ti+ate
	pron	<i1niSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person who has been initiated, esp. recently.
initiate	6.
	syl	in:i+ti+ate
	pron	<i1niSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a beginner; novice.
initiator	sub
	head	initiate
	syl	in:1i+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
initiatress	sub
	head	initiate
	or	initiatrix
	syl	in:1i+ti:2a+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
initiatrix	sub
	head	initiate
	or	initiatress
	syl	in:1i+ti:2a+trix
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
initiation	1.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tion
	pron	<i2niSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of initiating or the condition of being initiated.
initiation	2.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tion
	pron	<i2niSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the often secret ceremony initiating new members into an organization.
initiative	1.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tive
	pron	<i1niSi*tiv>, <-1niS*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the first step or action of a matter; commencing move.
	exam	1	he took the initiative;
	exam	2	a peace initiative.
initiative	2.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tive
	pron	<i1niSi*tiv>, <-1niS*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or power to begin or initiate something.
	exam	1	he has the initiative.
initiative	3.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tive
	pron	<i1niSi*tiv>, <-1niS*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or attitude required to begin or initiate something.
initiative	4.a.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tive
	pron	<i1niSi*tiv>, <-1niS*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or power to introduce legislation, etc., in a legislative body.
initiative	4.b.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tive
	pron	<i1niSi*tiv>, <-1niS*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the procedure by which citizens originate legislation, as in many American states and Switzerland.
on one's own initiative	5.
	head	initiative
	syl	on one's own initiative.
	def	without being prompted.
initiative	6.
	syl	in:i+ti:a+tive
	pron	<i1niSi*tiv>, <-1niS*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerning initiation or serving to initiate; initiatory.
initiatively	sub
	head	initiative
	syl	in:1i+ti:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inject	ety	C17: from injicere to throw in, from jacere to throw
inject	1.
	syl	in+ject
	pron	<in1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to introduce (a fluid) into (the body of a person or animal) by means of a syringe or similar instrument.
inject	2.
	syl	in+ject
	pron	<in1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to introduce (a new aspect or element).
	exam	1	to inject humour into a scene.
inject	3.
	syl	in+ject
	pron	<in1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interject (a comment, idea, etc.).
inject	4.
	syl	in+ject
	pron	<in1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a rocket, satellite, etc.) in orbit.
injectable	sub
	head	inject
	syl	in+1ject+a:ble
	pos	adj.
injection	1.
	syl	in+jec+tion
	pron	<in1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	fluid injected into the body, esp. for medicinal purposes.
injection	2.
	syl	in+jec+tion
	pron	<in1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something injected.
injection	3.
	syl	in+jec+tion
	pron	<in1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of injecting.
injection	4.a.
	syl	in+jec+tion
	pron	<in1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of introducing fluid under pressure, such as fuel into the combustion chamber of an engine.
injection	4.b.
	syl	in+jec+tion
	pron	<in1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	injection moulding.
injection	5.
	syl	in+jec+tion
	pron	<in1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a function or mapping for which f =f only if = and for which the image of every element of the domain is contained in the image space. See also {surjection, bijection}.
injective	sub
	head	injection
	syl	in+1jec+tive
	pos	adj.
injector	1.
	syl	in+jec+tor
	pron	<in1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that injects.
injector	2.
	syl	in+jec+tor
	pron	<in1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for spraying fuel into the combustion chamber of an internal-combustion engine.
injector	3.
	syl	in+jec+tor
	pron	<in1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for forcing water into a steam boiler.
injudicious	0.
	syl	in+ju+di+cious
	pron	<2inJu1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not discreet; imprudent.
injudiciously	sub
	head	injudicious
	syl	in+ju+1di+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
injudiciousness	sub
	head	injudicious
	syl	in+ju+1di+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Injun	1.
	syl	In+jun
	pron	<1inJ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal or dialect word for (American) {Indian}.
honest Injun	2.
	head	Injun
	syl	honest Injun.
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	genuinely; really.
injunction	ety	C16: from Late Latin injuncti*_o, from Latin injungere to #7enjoin 
injunction	1.
	syl	in+junc+tion
	pron	<in1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an instruction or order issued by a court to a party to an action, esp. to refrain from some act, such as causing a nuisance.
injunction	2.
	syl	in+junc+tion
	pron	<in1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a command, admoni?!tion, etc.
injunction	3.
	syl	in+junc+tion
	pron	<in1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of enjoining.
injunctive	sub
	head	injunction
	syl	in+1junc+tive
	pos	adj.
injunctively	sub
	head	injunction
	syl	in+1junc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
injure	ety	C16: back formation from #7injury 
injure	1.
	syl	in+jure
	pron	<1inJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause physical or mental harm or suffering to; hurt or wound.
injure	2.
	syl	in+jure
	pron	<1inJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offend, esp. by an injustice.
injurable	sub
	head	injure
	syl	in+jur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
injured	sub
	head	injure
	syl	in+jured
	pos	adj.
injurer	sub
	head	injure
	syl	in+jur+er
	pos	n.
injurious	1.
	syl	in+ju+ri+ous
	pron	<in1Ju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing damage or harm; deleterious; hurtful.
injurious	2.
	syl	in+ju+ri+ous
	pron	<in1Ju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	abusive, slanderous, or libellous.
injuriously	sub
	head	injurious
	syl	in+1ju+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
injuriousness	sub
	head	injurious
	syl	in+1ju+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
injury	ety	C14: from Latin inj*_uria injustice, wrong, from inj*_uri*_osus acting unfairly, wrongful, from #7in -%1#7+ j*_us right
injuries	infl
	head	injury
	syl	in+ju+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
injury	1.
	syl	in+ju+ry
	pron	<1inJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	physical damage or hurt.
injury	2.
	syl	in+ju+ry
	pron	<1inJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific instance of this.
	exam	1	a leg injury.
injury	3.
	syl	in+ju+ry
	pron	<1inJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	harm done to a reputation.
injury	4.
	syl	in+ju+ry
	pron	<1inJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a violation or infringement of another person's rights that causes him harm and is actionable at law.
injury	5.
	syl	in+ju+ry
	pron	<1inJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {insult}.
injury benefit	0.
	syl	in+ju+ry ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a weekly payment to a person injured while at work, varying according to the degree of injury.
injury time	0.
	syl	in+ju+ry time
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	extra playing time added on to compensate for time spent attending to injured players during the match.
injustice	1.
	syl	in+jus+tice
	pron	<in1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or practice of being unjust or unfair.
injustice	2.
	syl	in+jus+tice
	pron	<in1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unjust act.
ink	ety	C13: from Old French enque, from Late Latin encaustum a purplish-red ink, from Greek enkauston purple ink, from enkaustos burnt in, from enkaiein to burn in; see {#7en -%2}#7, caustic 
ink	1.
	syl	ink
	pron	<iGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluid or paste used for printing, writing, and drawing.
ink	2.
	syl	ink
	pron	<iGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown fluid ejected into the water for self-concealment by an octopus or related mollusc from a gland ({ink sac}) near the anus. {~}
ink	3.
	syl	ink
	pron	<iGk>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark with ink.
ink	4.
	syl	ink
	pron	<iGk>
	pos	n.
	def	to coat (a printing surface) with ink. {~} See also {ink in, ink up}.
inker	sub
	head	ink
	syl	ink+er
	pos	n.
inkberries	infl
	head	inkberry
	syl	ink+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inkberry	1.
	syl	ink+ber:ry
	pron	<1iGk2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American holly tree, with black berry-like fruits.
inkberry	2.
	syl	ink+ber:ry
	pron	<1iGk2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {pokeweed}.
inkberry	3.
	syl	ink+ber:ry
	pron	<1iGk2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of either of these plants.
inkblot	0.
	syl	ink+blot
	pron	<1iGk2blot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an abstract patch of ink, one of ten commonly used in the Rorschach test.
ink-cap	0.
	syl	ink-cap
	pos	n.
	def	any saprophytic agaricaceous fungi of the genus whose cap disintegrates into a black inky fluid after the spores mature.
Inkerman	0.
	syl	In+ker+man
	pron	<1iGk*m*n>, Russian <inkir1man>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Crimea east of Sevastopol: scene of a battle during the Crimean War in which English and French forces defeated the Russians (1854).
inkhorn	0.
	syl	ink+horn
	pron	<1iGk2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a small portable container for ink, usually made from horn.
inkhorn term	0.
	syl	ink+horn term
	pos	n.
	def	an affectedly learned and obscure borrowing from another language, esp. Greek or Latin.
ink in	1.
	syl	ink in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use ink to go over pencil lines in (a drawing).
ink in	2.
	syl	ink in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to apply ink to (a printing surface) in preparing to print from it.
inkle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
inkle	1.
	syl	in+kle
	pron	<1iGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of linen tape used for trimmings.
inkle	2.
	syl	in+kle
	pron	<1iGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the thread or yarn from which this tape is woven.
inkling	ety	C14: probably from inclen to hint at; related to Old English inca
inkling	0.
	syl	ink+ling
	pron	<1iGkliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight intimation or suggestion; suspicion.
inkstand	0.
	syl	ink+stand
	pron	<1iGk2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand or tray on which are kept writing implements and containers for ink.
ink up	0.
	syl	ink up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to apply ink to (a printing machine) in preparing it for operation.
inkwell	0.
	syl	ink+well
	pron	<1iGk2wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small container for pen ink, often let into the surface of a desk.
inkier	infl
	head	inky
	syl	ink:i+er
	pos	adj.
inkiest	infl
	head	inky
	syl	ink:i+est.
	pos	adj.
inky	1.
	syl	ink:y
	pron	<1iGki>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling ink, esp. in colour; dark or black.
inky	2.
	syl	ink:y
	pron	<1iGki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or stained with ink.
	exam	1	inky fingers.
inkiness	sub
	head	inky
	syl	ink:i+ness
	pos	n.
inlace	0.
	syl	in+lace
	pron	<in1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant of {enlace}.
inlaid	1.
	syl	in+laid
	pron	<1in2lAd>, <in1lAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	set in the surface, as a design in wood.
inlaid	2.
	syl	in+laid
	pron	<1in2lAd>, <in1lAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having such a design or inlay.
	exam	1	an inlaid table.
inland	1.
	syl	in+land
	pron	<1inl*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerning, or located in the interior of a country or region away from a sea or border.
inland	2.
	syl	in+land
	pron	<1inl*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	operating within a country or region; domestic; not foreign.
inland	3.
	syl	in+land
	pron	<1in2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the interior of a country or region.
inland	4.
	syl	in+land
	pron	<1in2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or into the interior of a country or region.
inlander	sub
	head	inland
	syl	in+land+er
	pos	n.
inland bill	0.
	syl	in+land bill
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange that is both drawn and made payable in the same country. Compare {foreign bill}.
Inland Revenue	0.
	syl	In+land Rev+e:nue
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a government board that administers and collects major direct taxes, such as income tax, corporation tax, and capital gains tax. Abbrev.: {I.R}. U.S. equivalent: {internal revenue}.
Inland Sea	0.
	syl	In+land Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a sea in SW Japan, between the islands of Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Japanese name: {Seto Naikai}.
in-law	ety	C19: back formation from father-in-law, etc.
in-law	1.
	syl	in-law
	pos	n.
	def	a relative by marriage.
in-law	2.
	syl	in-law
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; in combination
	def	related by marriage.
	exam	1	a father-in-law.
inlays	infl
	head	inlay
	syl	in+lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inlaying	infl
	head	inlay
	syl	in+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inlaid	infl
	head	inlay
	syl	in+laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inlay	1.
	syl	in+lay
	pron	<in1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (an article, esp. of furniture, or a surface) by inserting pieces of wood, ivory, etc., into prepared slots in the surface.
inlay	2.
	syl	in+lay
	pron	<1in2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	a filling, made of gold, porcelain, etc., inserted into a cavity and held in position by cement.
inlay	3.
	syl	in+lay
	pron	<1in2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	decoration made by inlaying.
inlay	4.
	syl	in+lay
	pron	<1in2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an inlaid article, surface, etc.
inlaid	sub
	head	inlay
	syl	in+2laid
	pos	adj.
inlayer	sub
	head	inlay
	syl	in+2lay+er
	pos	n.
inlet	1.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<1in2let>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow inland opening of the coastline.
inlet	2.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<1in2let>
	pos	n.
	def	an entrance or opening.
inlet	3.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<1in2let>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of letting someone or something in.
inlet	4.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<1in2let>
	pos	n.
	def	something let in or inserted.
inlet	5.a.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<1in2let>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage, valve, or part through which a substance, esp. a fluid, enters a device or machine.
inlet	5.b.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<1in2let>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an inlet valve.
inlets	infl
	head	inlet
	syl	in+lets
	pos	vb.
inletting	infl
	head	inlet
	syl	in+let+ting
	pos	vb.
inlet	infl
	syl	in+let.
	pos	vb.
inlet	6.
	syl	in+let
	pron	<in1let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert or inlay.
inlier	0.
	syl	in+li+er
	pron	<1in2lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outcrop of rocks that is entirely sur?!rounded by younger rocks.
in loc cit	ety	Latin: in the place cited
in loc cit	0.
	syl	in loc. cit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in textual annotation
	def	in loco citato.
in loco parentis	0.
	syl	in lo:co pa+ren+tis
	pron	Latin. <in> <1l*uk*u> <p*1rentis>
	def	in place of a parent: said of a person acting in a parental capacity.
inly	0.
	syl	in+ly
	pron	<1inli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	inwardly; intimately.
inlying	0.
	syl	in+ly+ing
	pron	<1in2lIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated within or inside.
inmate	1.
	syl	in+mate
	pron	<1in2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is confined to an institution such as a prison or hospital.
inmate	2.
	syl	in+mate
	pron	<1in2mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person who lives with others in a house.
in medias res	ety	literally: into the midst of things, taken from a passage in Horace's Ars Poetica 
in medias res	0.
	syl	in me+di+as res
	pron	Latin. <in> <1mEdi2@s> <1rAs>
	def	in or into the middle of events or a narrative.
in mem	0.
	syl	in mem.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	in memoriam.
in memoriam	0.
	syl	in me+mo+ri+am
	pron	<in> <mi1mc:ri*m>
	def	in memory of; as a memorial to: used in obituaries, epitaphs, etc.
inmesh	0.
	syl	in+mesh
	pron	<in1meS>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {enmesh}.
inmigrant	1.
	syl	in+mi+grant
	pron	<1in2mIgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming in from another area of the same country.
	exam	1	an inmigrant worker.
inmigrant	2.
	syl	in+mi+grant
	pron	<1in2mIgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inmigrant person or animal.
inmost	0.
	syl	in+most
	pron	<1in2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {innermost}.
inn	ety	Old English; compare Old Norse inni inn, house, place of refuge
inn	1.
	syl	inn
	pron	<in>
	pos	n.
	def	a pub or small hotel providing food and accommodation.
inn	2.
	syl	inn
	pron	<in>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly, in England
	def	a college or hall of residence for students, esp. of law, now only in the names of such institutions as the {Inns of Court}.
innless	sub
	head	inn
	syl	inn+less
	pos	adj.
Inn	0.
	syl	Inn
	pron	<in>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Europe, rising in Switzerland in Graub*"unden and flowing northeast through Austria and Bavaria to join the River Danube at Passau: forms part of the border between Austria and West Germany. Length: 514 km (319 miles).
innards	ety	C19: colloquial variant of inwards 
innards	1.
	syl	in+nards
	pron	<1in*dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the internal organs of the body, esp. the viscera.
innards	2.
	syl	in+nards
	pron	<1in*dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the interior parts or components of anything, esp. the working parts.
innate	ety	C15: from Latin, from innasc*_i to be born in, from nasc*_i to be born
innate	1.
	syl	in+nate
	pron	<i1nAt>, <1inAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in a person or animal from birth; congenital; inborn.
innate	2.
	syl	in+nate
	pron	<i1nAt>, <1inAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being an essential part of the character of a person or thing.
innate	3.
	syl	in+nate
	pron	<i1nAt>, <1inAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	instinctive; not learned.
	exam	1	innate ideas.
innate	4.
	syl	in+nate
	pron	<i1nAt>, <1inAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of anthers
	def	joined to the filament by the base only.
innately	sub
	head	innate
	syl	in+1nate+ly
	pos	adv.
innateness	sub
	head	innate
	syl	in+1nate+ness
	pos	n.
inner	1.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being or located further inside.
	exam	1	an inner room.
inner	2.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	happening or occurring inside.
	exam	1	inner movement.
inner	3.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	relating to the soul, mind, spirit, etc..
	exam	1	inner feelings.
inner	4.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	more profound or obscure; less apparent.
	exam	1	the inner meaning.
inner	5.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	exclusive or private.
	exam	1	inner regions of the party.
inner	6.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; Chem. of a compound
	def	having a cyclic structure formed or apparently formed by reaction of one functional group in a molecule with another group in the same molecule.
	exam	1	an inner ester.
inner	7.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	Also called: {red}.
inner	7.a.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the red innermost ring on a target.
inner	7.b.
	syl	in+ner
	pron	<1in*>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a shot which hits this ring.
innerly	sub
	head	inner
	syl	in+ner+ly
	pos	adv.
innerness	sub
	head	inner
	syl	in+ner+ness
	pos	n.
inner bar	0.
	syl	in+ner bar
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	all Queen's or King's Counsel collectively.
inner-directed	0.
	syl	in:ner-di:rect:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	guided by one's own conscience and values rather than external pressures to conform. Compare {other-directed}.
inner-direction	sub
	head	inner-directed
	syl	in:ner-di:1rec:tion
	pos	n.
inner ear	0.
	syl	in+ner ear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {internal ear}.
Word	alt
	head	Inner Light
	or	Inner Light
	syl	Word
	pos	n.
Inner Light	0.
	or	Word
	syl	In+ner Light
	pos	n.
	qual	Quakerism.
	def	the presence and inner working of God in the soul acting as a guiding spirit that is superior even to Scripture and unites man to Christ.
inner woman	alt
	head	inner man
	or	inner man
	syl	in+ner wom+an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
inner man	1.
	or	inner woman
	syl	in+ner man
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
	def	the mind or soul.
inner man	2.
	or	inner woman
	syl	in+ner man
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
	qual	Jocular.
	def	the stomach or appetite.
Inner Mongolia	0.
	syl	In+ner Mon+go+li:a
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous region of NE China: consists chiefly of the Mongolian plateau, with the Gobi Desert in the north and the Great Wall of China in the south. Capital: Huhehot. Pop.: 13000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 1177500 sq. km (459225 sq. miles).
innermost	1.
	syl	in:ner+most
	pron	<1in*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or located furthest within; central.
innermost	2.
	syl	in:ner+most
	pron	<1in*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	intimate; private.
	exam	1	innermost beliefs.
inner planet	0.
	syl	in+ner plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	any of the planets Mercury, Venus, earth, and Mars, whose orbits lie inside the asteroid belt.
inner space	1.
	syl	in+ner space
	pos	n.
	def	the environment beneath the surface of the sea.
inner space	2.
	syl	in+ner space
	pos	n.
	def	the human mind regarded as being as unknown or as unfathomable as space.
Inner Temple	0.
	syl	In+ner Tem+ple
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	one of the four legal societies in London that together form the Inns of Court.
inner tube	0.
	syl	in+ner tube
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable rubber tube that fits inside a pneumatic tyre casing.
innervate	1.
	syl	in+ner+vate
	pron	<1inR:2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply nerves to (a bodily organ or part).
innervate	2.
	syl	in+ner+vate
	pron	<1inR:2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate (a bodily organ or part) with nerve impulses.
innervation	sub
	head	innervate
	syl	in+ner+1va+tion
	pos	n.
innerve	0.
	syl	in+nerve
	pron	<i1nR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with nervous energy; stimulate.
inning	ety	Old English innung a going in, from innian to go in
inning	1.
	syl	in+ning
	pron	<1iniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a division of the game consisting of a turn at bat and a turn in the field for each side.
inning	2.
	syl	in+ning
	pron	<1iniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the reclamation of land from the sea.
innings	1.a.
	syl	in+nings
	pron	<1iniGz>
	pos	n.
	def	the batting turn of a player or team.
innings	1.b.
	syl	in+nings
	pron	<1iniGz>
	pos	n.
	def	the runs scored during such a turn.
innings	2.
	syl	in+nings
	pron	<1iniGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	a period of opportunity or action.
innings	3.
	syl	in+nings
	pron	<1iniGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	land reclaimed from the sea.
Inniskilling	0.
	syl	In+nis+kil+ling
	pron	<2inis1kiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Enniskillen}.
innkeeper	0.
	syl	inn+keep:er
	pron	<1in2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner or manager of an inn.
innocence	ety	C14: from Latin innocentia harmlessness, from innoc*_ens doing no harm, blameless, from #7in -%1#7+ noc*_ens harming, from noc*_ere to hurt, harm; see #7noxious 
innocence	0.
	syl	in+no+cence
	pron	<1in*s*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being innocent. Archaic word: {in+no+cen+cy} (#!$In$$s$$ns$I).
innocent	1.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not corrupted or tainted with evil or unpleasant emotion; sinless; pure.
innocent	2.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not guilty of a particu?!lar crime; blameless.
innocent	3.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	free (of); lacking.
	exam	1	innocent of all knowledge of history.
innocent	4.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmless or innocuous.
	exam	1	an innocent game.
innocent	5.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	credulous, naive, or artless.
innocent	6.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	simple-minded; slow-witted.
innocent	7.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an innocent person, esp. a young child or an ingenuous adult.
innocent	8.
	syl	in+no+cent
	pron	<1in*s*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple-minded person; simpleton.
innocently	sub
	head	innocent
	syl	in+no+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
Innocent II	0.
	syl	In:no:cent II
	pos	n.
	def	original name died 1143, pope (1130-43). He condemned Abelard's teachings.
Innocent III	0.
	syl	In:no:cent III
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1161-1216, pope (1198-1216), under whom the temporal power of the papacy reached its height. He instituted the Fourth Crusade (1202) and a crusade against the Albigenses (1208), and called the fourth Lateran Council (1215).
Innocent IV	0.
	syl	In:no:cent IV
	pos	n.
	def	original name died 1254, pope (1243-54); an unrelenting enemy of Emperor Frederick II and his heirs.
innocuous	ety	C16: from Latin innocuus harmless, from #7in -%1#7+ noc*_ere to harm
innocuous	0.
	syl	in+noc:u+ous
	pron	<i1nokju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no adverse or harmful effect; harmless.
innocuously	sub
	head	innocuous
	syl	in+1noc:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
innocuousness	sub
	head	innocuous
	or	innocuity
	syl	in+1noc:u+ous+ness
	pron	<2in*1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
innocuity	sub
	head	innocuous
	or	innocuousness
	syl	in+no+cu:i+ty
	pron	<2in*1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
innominate	1.
	syl	in+nom:i+nate
	pron	<i1nominit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no name; nameless.
innominate	2.
	syl	in+nom:i+nate
	pron	<i1nominit>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {anonymous}.
innominate bone	0.
	syl	in+nom:i+nate bone
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two bones that form the sides of the pelvis, consisting of three fused components, the ilium, ischium, and pubis. Nontechnical name: {hipbone}.
in nomine	ety	from Latin in nomine Jesu in the name of Jesus, the first words of an introit for which this type of music was originally composed
in nomine	0.
	syl	in nom:i+ne
	pron	<in> <1nomi2nA>, <-2nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of several pieces of music of the 16th or 17th centuries for keyboard or for a consort of viols, based on a cantus firmus derived from the Vespers antiphon
innovate	ety	C16: from Latin innov*_are to renew, from #7in -%2#7+ nov*_are to make new, from novus new
innovate	0.
	syl	in+no+vate
	pron	<1in*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to invent or begin to apply (methods, ideas, etc.).
innovative	sub
	head	innovate
	or	innovatory
	syl	in+no+2va+tive
	pos	adj.
innovatory	sub
	head	innovate
	or	innovative
	syl	in+no+2va+to:ry
	pos	adj.
innovator	sub
	head	innovate
	syl	in+no+2va+tor
	pos	n.
innovation	1.
	syl	in+no+va+tion
	pron	<2in*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something newly introduced, such as a new method or device.
innovation	2.
	syl	in+no+va+tion
	pron	<2in*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of innovating.
innovational	sub
	head	innovation
	syl	in+no+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
innovationist	sub
	head	innovation
	syl	in+no+1va+tion+ist
	pos	n.
innoxious	0.
	syl	in+nox+ious
	pron	<i1nokS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not noxious; harmless. &- {in+?!#!nox+ious+ly} &- {in+#!nox+ious+ness}
Innsbruck	0.
	syl	Inns+bruck
	pron	<1inzbruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Austria, on the River Inn at the foot of the Brenner Pass: tourist centre. Pop.: 115197 (1971).
Inns of Court	0.
	syl	Inns of Court
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in England
	def	the four private unincorporated societies in London that function as a law school and have the exclusive privilege of calling candidates to the English bar. See {Lincoln's Inn, Inner Temple, Middle Temple, Gray's Inn}.
innuendo	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: by hinting, from innuendum, gerund of innuere to convey by a nod, from #7in -%2#7+ nuere to nod
innuendos	infl
	head	innuendo
	or	innuendoes
	syl	in+nu+en+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
innuendoes	infl
	head	innuendo
	or	innuendos
	syl	in+nu+en+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
innuendo	1.
	syl	in+nu+en+do
	pron	<2inju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an indirect or subtle reference, esp. one made maliciously or indicating criticism or disapproval; insinuation.
innuendo	2.
	syl	in+nu+en+do
	pron	<2inju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading
	def	a word introducing an explanatory phrase, usually in parenthesis.
innuendo	3.a.
	syl	in+nu+en+do
	pron	<2inju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an explanation of the construction put upon words alleged to be defamatory where the defamatory meaning is not apparent.
innuendo	3.b.
	syl	in+nu+en+do
	pron	<2inju1end*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the words thus explained.
Inuit	alt
	head	Innuit
	or	Innuit
	syl	In:u+it
	pron	<1inju:it>
	pos	n.
Innuit	infl
	or	Innuits
	syl	In+nu+it
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Innuits	infl
	head	Innuit
	or	Innuit
	syl	In+nu+its.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Innuit	0.
	or	Inuit
	syl	In+nu+it
	pron	<1inju:it>
	pos	n.
	def	an Eskimo of North America or Greenland, as distinguished from one from Asia or the Aleuts.
innumerous	alt
	head	innumerable
	or	innumerable
	syl	in+nu+mer+ous
	pos	adj.
innumerable	0.
	or	innumerous
	syl	in+nu+mer+a:ble
	pron	<i1nju:m*r*bL>, <i1nju:mr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	so many as to be uncountable; extremely numerous.
innumerability	sub
	head	innumerable
	or	innumerableness
	syl	in+2nu+mer+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
innumerableness	sub
	head	innumerable
	or	innumerability
	syl	in+1nu+mer+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
innumerably	sub
	head	innumerable
	syl	in+1nu+mer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
innumerate	1.
	syl	in+nu+mer+ate
	pron	<i1nju:m*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having neither knowledge nor understanding of mathematics or science.
innumerate	2.
	syl	in+nu+mer+ate
	pron	<i1nju:m*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	an innumerate person. &- {in+#!nu+mer@.a+cy}
innutrition	0.
	syl	in+nu+tri+tion
	pron	<2inju:1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack or absence of nutrition. Compare {malnutrition}.
innutritious	sub
	head	innutrition
	syl	in+nu+1tri+tious
	pos	adj.
inobservance	1.
	syl	in+ob+serv+ance
	pron	<2in*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	heedlessness.
inobservance	2.
	syl	in+ob+serv+ance
	pron	<2in*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of compliance with or adherence to a law, religious duty, etc.
inobservant	sub
	head	inobservance
	syl	in+ob+1serv+ant
	pos	adj.
inobservantly	sub
	head	inobservance
	syl	in+ob+1serv+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
inoculable	0.
	syl	in+oc:u+la:ble
	pron	<i1nokjul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being inoculated.
inoculability	sub
	head	inoculable
	syl	in+2oc:u+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inoculate	ety	C15: from Latin inocul*_are to implant, from {#7in -%2}#7+ oculus eye, bud &- in+@!oc@.u+#!la+tion n. &- in+#!oc@.u+la+tive adj.
inoculate	1.
	syl	in+oc:u+late
	pron	<i1nokju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to introduce (the causative agent of a disease) into the body of (a person or animal), in order to induce immunity.
inoculate	2.
	syl	in+oc:u+late
	pron	<i1nokju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce (microorganisms, esp. bacteria) into (a culture medium).
inoculate	3.
	syl	in+oc:u+late
	pron	<i1nokju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be influenced or imbued, as with ideas or opinions.
inoculator	sub
	head	inoculate
	syl	in+1oc:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
inoculum	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7inoculate 
inoculant	alt
	head	inoculum
	or	inoculum
	syl	in+oc:u+lant
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
inocula	infl
	head	inoculum
	or	inoculants
	syl	in+oc:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inoculants	infl
	head	inoculum
	or	inocula
	syl	in+oc:u+lants.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inoculum	0.
	or	inoculant
	syl	in+oc:u+lum
	pron	<i1nokjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the substance used in giving an inoculation.
inodorous	0.
	syl	in+o:dor+ous
	pron	<in1*ud*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	odourless; having no odour.
in-off	0.
	syl	in-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a shot that goes into a pocket after striking another ball.
inoffensive	1.
	syl	in+of+fen+sive
	pron	<2in*1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not giving offence; unobjec?!tionable.
inoffensive	2.
	syl	in+of+fen+sive
	pron	<2in*1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not unpleasant, poisonous, or harmful.
inoffensively	sub
	head	inoffensive
	syl	in+of+1fen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
inoffensiveness	sub
	head	inoffensive
	syl	in+of+1fen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
inofficious	0.
	syl	in+of+fi+cious
	pron	<2in*1fiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary to moral obligation, as the disinheritance of a child by his parents.
	exam	1	an inofficious will.
inofficiously	sub
	head	inofficious
	syl	in+of+1fi+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
inofficiousness	sub
	head	inofficious
	syl	in+of+1fi+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Ismet	infl
	head	Inonu
	syl	Is:met
	pron	<is1met>, <1ismet>
	pos	n.
Inonu	0.
	syl	I:n*"o:n*"u
	pron	<1EnR:2nu>, <2inR:1nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1973, Turkish statesman; president of Turkey (1938-50) and prime minister (1923-37; 1961-65).
inoperable	1.
	syl	in+op+er+a:ble
	pron	<in1op*r*bL>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being implemented or operated; unworkable.
inoperable	2.
	syl	in+op+er+a:ble
	pron	<in1op*r*bL>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	not suitable for operation without risk, esp. (of a malignant tumour) because metastasis has rendered surgery useless.
inoperability	sub
	head	inoperable
	or	inoperableness
	syl	in+2op+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inoperableness	sub
	head	inoperable
	or	inoperability
	syl	in+1op+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inoperably	sub
	head	inoperable
	syl	in+1op+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
inoperative	1.
	syl	in+op+er:a+tive
	pron	<in1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	not operating.
inoperative	2.
	syl	in+op+er:a+tive
	pron	<in1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	useless or ineffective.
inoperativeness	sub
	head	inoperative
	syl	in+1op+er:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inopportune	0.
	syl	in+op+por+tune
	pron	<in1op*2tju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not opportune; inappropriate or badly timed.
inopportunely	sub
	head	inopportune
	syl	in+1op+por+2tune+ly
	pos	adv.
inopportuneness	sub
	head	inopportune
	or	inopportunity
	syl	in+1op+por+2tune+ness
	pos	n.
inopportunity	sub
	head	inopportune
	or	inopportuneness
	syl	in+2op+por+1tun+i:ty
	pos	n.
inordinate	ety	C14: from Latin inordin*_atus disordered, from #7in -%1#7+ ordin*_are to put in order
inordinate	1.
	syl	in+or+di+nate
	pron	<in1c:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding normal limits; immoderate.
inordinate	2.
	syl	in+or+di+nate
	pron	<in1c:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained, as in behaviour or emotion; intemperate.
inordinate	3.
	syl	in+or+di+nate
	pron	<in1c:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular or disordered.
inordinacy	sub
	head	inordinate
	or	inordinateness
	syl	in+1or+di+na+cy
	pos	n.
inordinateness	sub
	head	inordinate
	or	inordinacy
	syl	in+1or+di+nate+ness
	pos	n.
inordinately	sub
	head	inordinate
	syl	in+1or+di+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
inorg	0.
	syl	inorg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	inorganic.
inorganic	1.
	syl	in+or+gan+ic
	pron	<2inc:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having the structure or characteristics of living organisms; not organic.
inorganic	2.
	syl	in+or+gan+ic
	pron	<2inc:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting chemical compounds that do not contain carbon. Compare {organic}.
inorganic	3.
	syl	in+or+gan+ic
	pron	<2inc:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having a system, structure, or ordered relation of parts; amorphous.
inorganic	4.
	syl	in+or+gan+ic
	pron	<2inc:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not resulting from or produced by growth; artificial.
inorganic	5.
	syl	in+or+gan+ic
	pron	<2inc:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	denoting or relating to a sound or letter introduced into the pronunciation or spelling of a word at some point in its history.
inorganically	sub
	head	inorganic
	syl	in+or+1gan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
inorganic chemistry	0.
	syl	in+or+gan+ic chem+is+try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry con?!cerned with the elements and all their compounds except those containing carbon. Some simple carbon compounds, such as oxides, carbonates, etc., are treated as inorganic. Compare {organic chemistry}.
inosculate	ety	C17: from #7in -%2#7+ Latin *_oscul*_are to equip with an opening, from *_osculum, diminutive of *_os mouth
inosculate	1.
	syl	in+os+cu+late
	pron	<in1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Physiol. of small blood vessels
	def	to communicate by anastomosis.
inosculate	2.
	syl	in+os+cu+late
	pron	<in1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite or be united so as to be continuous; blend.
inosculate	3.
	syl	in+os+cu+late
	pron	<in1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to intertwine or cause to intertwine.
inosculation	sub
	head	inosculate
	syl	in+2os+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
inositol	ety	C19: from Greek in-, is sinew+{-#7os #7e %2}#7+ {-#7it #7e %1}#7+ {-#7ol %1}
inositol	0.
	syl	in:o+si+tol
	pron	<i1n*usi2tol>
	pos	n.
	def	a cyclic alcohol, one isomer of which -inositol) is present in yeast and is a growth factor for some organisms; cyclohexanehexol. Formula: C\6H\1\2O\6.
inotropic	ety	C20: from Greek, from is (stem in-) tendon+-#7tropic 
inotropic	0.
	syl	in:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2in*1tropik>, <2In*->
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting or controlling the contraction of muscles, esp. those of the heart.
	exam	1	inotropic drugs.
inpatient	0.
	syl	in+pa+tient
	pron	<1in2pAS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a patient living in the hospital where he is being treated. Compare {outpatient}.
in perpetuum	0.
	syl	in per+pe+tu:um
	pron	Latin. <in> <pR:1petju*m>
	def	for ever.
in personam	ety	Latin
in personam	0.
	syl	in per+so+nam
	pron	<in> <pR:1s*un@m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a judicial act
	def	directed against a specific person or persons. Compare {in rem}.
in petto	ety	Italian, literally: in the breast
in petto	0.
	syl	in pet+to
	pron	<in> <1pet*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	not disclosed: used of the names of cardinals designate.
in posse	ety	Latin, literally: in possibility
in posse	0.
	syl	in pos+se
	pron	<in> <1posi>
	pos	adj.
	def	possible; potential. Compare {in esse}.
in propria persona	0.
	syl	in pro+pri:a per+so+na
	pron	Latin. <in> <1pr*upri*> <pR:1s*un*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	in person; personally.
input	1.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of putting in.
input	2.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	def	that which is put in.
input	3.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a resource required for industrial production, such as capital goods, labour services, raw materials, etc.
input	4.a.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the signal or current fed into a component or circuit.
input	4.b.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminals, or some other point, to which the signal is applied.
input	5.a.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the data fed into a computer from a peripheral device.
input	5.b.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the devices and operations involved in transferring the data.
input	6.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to electronic, computer, or other input.
	exam	1	input program.
input	7.
	syl	in+put
	pron	<1in2put>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (data) into a computer.
inputoutput	1.a.
	syl	in:put/out:put
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the equipment that controls the passage of information into or out of a computer.
inputoutput	1.b.
	syl	in:put/out:put
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the operations that control this passage of information.
inputoutput	1.c.
	syl	in:put/out:put
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a data-bearing medium, such as magnetic tape or paper tape. Abbrev.: I/O
inputoutput	2.
	syl	in:put/out:put
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	usage	modifier
	def	concerned with or relating to the passage of information into or out of a computer.
input-output analysis	0.
	syl	in:put-out:put a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	an analysis of production relationships between the industries of an economy involving a study of each industry's inputs and outputs, esp. as used in social accounting.
inqilab	ety	Urdu
inqilab	0.
	syl	in+qi+lab
	pron	<1inki2la:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, Pakistan, etc.
	def	revolution (esp. in the phrase {inqilab zindabad} long live the revolution).
inquest	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin inqu*_esta, from Latin #7in -%2#7+ quaes*_itus investigation, from quaerere to examine
inquest	1.
	syl	in+quest
	pron	<1in2kwest>
	pos	n.
	def	an inquiry into the cause of an unexplained, sudden, or violent death held by a jury before a coroner.
inquest	2.
	syl	in+quest
	pron	<1in2kwest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any inquiry or investigation.
inquietude	0.
	syl	in+qui+e:tude
	pron	<in1kwIi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	restlessness, uneasiness, or anxiety.
inquiet	sub
	head	inquietude
	syl	in+qui+et
	pron	<in1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
inquietly	sub
	head	inquietude
	syl	in+1qui+et+ly
	pos	adv.
inquiline	ety	C17: from Latin inquil*_inus lodger, from {#7in -%2}#7+ colere to dwell
inquiline	1.
	syl	in+qui+line
	pron	<1inkwi2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that lives in close association with another animal without harming it. See also { {commensal} (sense 1)}.
inquiline	2.
	syl	in+qui+line
	pron	<1inkwi2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or living as an inquiline.
inquilinism	sub
	head	inquiline
	or	inquilinity
	syl	in+qui+lin+ism
	pron	<1inkwili2niz*m>
	pos	n.
inquilinity	sub
	head	inquiline
	or	inquilinism
	syl	in+qui+lin+i:ty
	pron	<2inkwi1liniti>
	pos	n.
inquilinous	sub
	head	inquiline
	syl	in+qui+li+nous
	pron	<2inkwi1lIn*s>
	pos	adj.
inquire	ety	C13: from Latin inqu*_irere from {#7in -%2}#7+ quaerere to seek
inquire	1.
	syl	in+quire
	pron	<in1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to make a search or investigation.
inquire	2.
	syl	in+quire
	pron	<in1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {enquire}.
inquirer	sub
	head	inquire
	syl	in+1quir+er
	pos	n.
inquiring	0.
	syl	in+quir+ing
	pron	<in1kwI*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	seeking or tending to seek answers, information, etc..
	exam	1	an inquiring mind.
inquiringly	sub
	head	inquiring
	syl	in+1quir+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
inquisition	ety	C14: from legal Latin inqu*_is*_iti*_o, from inqu*_irere to seek for; see #7inquire 
inquisition	1.
	syl	in+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2inkwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inquiring deeply or searchingly; investigation.
inquisition	2.
	syl	in+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2inkwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep or searching inquiry, esp. a ruthless official investigation of individuals in order to suppress revolt or root out the unorthodox.
inquisition	3.
	syl	in+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2inkwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official inquiry, esp. one held by a jury before an officer of the Crown.
inquisition	4.
	syl	in+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2inkwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {inquest} (sense 2)}.
inquisitional	sub
	head	inquisition
	syl	in+qui+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
inquisitionist	sub
	head	inquisition
	syl	in+qui+1si+tion+ist
	pos	n.
Inquisition	0.
	syl	In+qui+si+tion
	pron	<2inkwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a judicial institution of the Roman Catholic Church (1232-1820) founded to discover and suppress heresy. See also {Spanish Inquisition}.
inquisitive	1.
	syl	in+quis:i+tive
	pron	<in1kwizitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively curious, esp. about the affairs of others; prying.
inquisitive	2.
	syl	in+quis:i+tive
	pron	<in1kwizitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	eager to learn; inquiring.
inquisitively	sub
	head	inquisitive
	syl	in+1quis:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inquisitiveness	sub
	head	inquisitive
	syl	in+1quis:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inquisitor	1.
	syl	in+quis:i+tor
	pron	<in1kwizit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who inquires, esp. deeply, searchingly, or ruthlessly.
inquisitor	2.
	syl	in+quis:i+tor
	pron	<in1kwizit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an official of the ecclesiastical court of the Inquisition.
Inquisitors-General	infl
	head	Inquisitor-General
	syl	In+quis:i:tors-Gen:er:al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Inquisitor-General	0.
	syl	In+quis:i:tor-Gen:er:al
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the head of the Spanish court of Inquisition.
inquisitorial	1.
	syl	in+quis:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<in2kwizi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling inquisition or an inquisitor.
inquisitorial	2.
	syl	in+quis:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<in2kwizi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensively curious; prying.
inquisitorial	3.
	syl	in+quis:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<in2kwizi1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	denoting criminal procedure in which one party is both prosecutor and judge, or in which the trial is held in secret. Compare { {accusatorial} (sense 2)}.
inquisitorially	sub
	head	inquisitorial
	syl	in+2quis:i+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inquisitorialness	sub
	head	inquisitorial
	syl	in+2quis:i+1to+ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
in re	ety	C17: from Latin
in re	0.
	syl	in re
	pron	<in> <1rA>
	def	in the matter of: used esp. in bankruptcy proceedings.
in rem	ety	Latin, literally: against the matter
in rem	0.
	syl	in rem
	pron	<in> <1rem>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a judicial act
	def	directed against property rather than against a specific person. Compare {in personam}.
in rerum natura	0.
	syl	in re+rum na+tu+ra
	pron	Latin. <in> <1re*rum> <n@1tu*r*>
	def	in the nature of things.
INRI	ety	Latin: Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews
INRI	0.
	syl	INRI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum (the inscription placed over Christ's head during the Crucifixion).
inroad	1.
	syl	in+road
	pron	<1in2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an invasion or hostile attack; raid or incursion.
inroad	2.
	syl	in+road
	pron	<1in2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an encroachment or intrusion.
inrush	0.
	syl	in+rush
	pron	<1in2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden usually overwhelming inward flow or rush; influx.
inrushing	sub
	head	inrush
	syl	in+2rush:ing
	pos	n. adj.
INS	0.
	syl	INS
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International News Service.
ins	1.
	syl	ins.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inches.
ins	2.
	syl	ins.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inspector.
ins	3.
	syl	ins.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	insulated.
ins	4.
	syl	ins.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	insulation.
ins	5.
	syl	ins.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	insurance.
insalivate	0.
	syl	in+sal:i+vate
	pron	<in1s@li2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to saturate (food) with saliva during mastication.
insalivation	sub
	head	insalivate
	syl	in+2sal:i+1va+tion
	pos	n.
insalubrious	0.
	syl	in+sa+lu+bri+ous
	pron	<2ins*1lu:bri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not salubrious; unpleasant, unhealthy, or sordid.
insalubriously	sub
	head	insalubrious
	syl	in+sa+1lu+bri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
insalubrity	sub
	head	insalubrious
	syl	in+sa+lu+bri+ty
	pron	<2ins*1lu:briti>
	pos	n.
insane	1.a.
	syl	in+sane
	pron	<in1sAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally deranged; crazy; of unsound mind.
insane	1.b.
	syl	in+sane
	pron	<in1sAn>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the insane.
insane	2.
	syl	in+sane
	pron	<in1sAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a person of unsound mind.
	exam	1	an insane stare.
insane	3.
	syl	in+sane
	pron	<in1sAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	irresponsible; very foolish; stupid.
insanely	sub
	head	insane
	syl	in+1sane+ly
	pos	adv.
insaneness	sub
	head	insane
	syl	in+1sane+ness
	pos	n.
insanitary	0.
	syl	in+san:i+tar:y
	pron	<in1s@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sanitary; dirty or infected.
insanitariness	sub
	head	insanitary
	or	insanitation
	syl	in+1san:i+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
insanitation	sub
	head	insanitary
	or	insanitariness
	syl	in+2san:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
insanities	infl
	head	insanity
	syl	in+san+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insanity	1.
	syl	in+san+i:ty
	pron	<in1s@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	relatively permanent disorder of the mind; state or condition of being insane.
insanity	2.
	syl	in+san+i:ty
	pron	<in1s@niti>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. not in strict legal usage
	def	a state of mind characterized by the inability to distinguish right from wrong.
insanity	3.
	syl	in+san+i:ty
	pron	<in1s@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	utter folly; stupidity.
insatiate	alt
	head	insatiable
	or	insatiable
	syl	in+sa+ti+ate
	pron	<in1sASiit>
	pos	adj.
insatiable	0.
	or	insatiate
	syl	in+sa+tia:ble
	pron	<in1sAS*bL>, <-Si*->
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be satisfied or satiated; greedy or unappeasable.
insatiability	sub
	head	insatiable
	syl	in+2sa+tia:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insatiableness	sub
	head	insatiable
	or	insatiateness
	syl	in+1sa+tia:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insatiateness	sub
	head	insatiable
	or	insatiableness
	syl	in+1sa+ti+ate+ness
	pos	n.
insatiably	sub
	head	insatiable
	or	insatiately
	syl	in+1sa+tia:bly
	pos	adv.
insatiately	sub
	head	insatiable
	or	insatiably
	syl	in+1sa+ti+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
inscape	ety	C19: from #7in -%2+ -scape, as in #7landscape; coined by Gerard Manley Hopkins
inscape	0.
	syl	in+scape
	pron	<1inskAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential inner nature of a person, object, etc., as expressed in literary or artistic works.
inscribe	ety	C16: from Latin inscr*_ibere; see #7inscription 
inscribe	1.
	syl	in+scribe
	pron	<in1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, carve, or engrave (writing, letters, a design, etc.) on (a surface such as wood, stone, or paper).
inscribe	2.
	syl	in+scribe
	pron	<in1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter (a name) on a list or in a register.
inscribe	3.
	syl	in+scribe
	pron	<in1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign one's name on (a book, photograph, etc.) before presentation to another person.
inscribe	4.
	syl	in+scribe
	pron	<in1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw (a geometric construction such as a circle, polygon, etc.) inside another construction so that the two are in contact but do not intersect. Compare { {circumscribe} (sense 3)}.
inscribable	sub
	head	inscribe
	syl	in+1scrib+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inscribableness	sub
	head	inscribe
	syl	in+1scrib+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inscriber	sub
	head	inscribe
	syl	in+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
inscription	ety	C14: from Latin inscripti*_o a writing upon, from inscr*_ibere to write upon, from #7in -%2#7+ scr*_ibere to write
inscription	1.
	syl	in+scrip+tion
	pron	<in1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something inscribed, esp. words carved or engraved on a coin, tomb, etc.
inscription	2.
	syl	in+scrip+tion
	pron	<in1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a signature or brief dedication in a book or on a work of art.
inscription	3.
	syl	in+scrip+tion
	pron	<in1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inscribing.
inscriptional	sub
	head	inscription
	or	inscriptive
	syl	in+1scrip+tion+al
	pos	adj.
inscriptive	sub
	head	inscription
	or	inscriptional
	syl	in+1scrip+tive
	pos	adj.
inscriptively	sub
	head	inscription
	syl	in+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inscrutable	ety	C15: from Late Latin inscr*_ut*_abilis, from Latin #7in -%1#7+ scr*_ut*_ar*_i to examine
inscrutable	0.
	syl	in+scru+ta:ble
	pron	<in1skru:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incomprehensible; mysterious or enigmatic.
inscrutability	sub
	head	inscrutable
	or	inscrutableness
	syl	in+2scru+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inscrutableness	sub
	head	inscrutable
	or	inscrutability
	syl	in+1scru+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inscrutably	sub
	head	inscrutable
	syl	in+1scru+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
insect	ety	C17: from Latin insectum (animal that has been) cut into, insect, from insec*_are, from {#7in -%2}#7+ sec*_are to cut; translation of Greek entomon insect
insect	1.
	syl	in+sect
	pron	<1insekt>
	pos	n.
	def	any small air-breathing arthropod of the class having a body divided into head, thorax, and abdomen, three pairs of legs, and (in most species) two pairs of wings. Insects comprise about five sixths of all known animal species, with a total of over one million named species.
insect	2.
	syl	in+sect
	pron	<1insekt>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	any similar invertebrate, such as a spider, tick, or centipede.
insect	3.
	syl	in+sect
	pron	<1insekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a contemptible, loathsome, or insignificant person.
insectean	sub
	head	insect
	syl	in+1sec+te:an
	pos	adj.
insectan	sub
	head	insect
	or	insectile
	syl	in+1sec+tan
	pos	adj.
insectile	sub
	head	insect
	or	insectan
	syl	in+1sec+tile
	pos	adj.
insect-like	sub
	head	insect
	syl	in:sect-2like
	pos	adj.
insectary	alt
	head	insectarium
	or	insectarium
	syl	in+sec+tar:y
	pron	<in1sekt*ri>
	pos	n.
insectariums	infl
	head	insectarium
	syl	in+sec+tar+i:ums
	pron	<-1te*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insectaria	infl
	head	insectarium
	or	insectaries
	syl	in+sec+tar+i:a
	pron	<-1te*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insectaries	infl
	head	insectarium
	or	insectaria
	syl	in+sec+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insectarium	0.
	or	insectary
	syl	in+sec+tar+i:um
	pron	<2insek1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where living insects are kept, bred, and studied.
insecticide	0.
	syl	in+sec+ti+cide
	pron	<in1sekti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to destroy insect pests.
insecticidal	sub
	head	insecticide
	syl	in+2sec+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
insectivore	1.
	syl	in+sec+ti+vore
	pron	<in1sekti2vc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order being typically small, with simple teeth, and feeding on invertebrates. The group includes shrews, moles, and hedgehogs.
insectivore	2.
	syl	in+sec+ti+vore
	pron	<in1sekti2vc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal or plant that derives nourishment from insects.
insectivorous	1.
	syl	in+sec+tiv:o+rous
	pron	<2insek1tiv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on or adapted for feeding on insects.
	exam	1	insectivorous plants.
insectivorous	2.
	syl	in+sec+tiv:o+rous
	pron	<2insek1tiv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the order
insectivorous bat	0.
	syl	in+sec+tiv:o+rous bat
	pos	n.
	def	any bat of the suborder typically having large ears and feeding on insects. The group includes common bats species), vampire bats, etc. Compare {fruit bat}.
insecure	1.
	syl	in+se:cure
	pron	<2insi1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	anxious or afraid; not confident or certain.
insecure	2.
	syl	in+se:cure
	pron	<2insi1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not adequately protected.
	exam	1	an insecure fortress.
insecure	3.
	syl	in+se:cure
	pron	<2insi1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unstable or shaky. &- {@!in+se@.#!cure+ly}
insecureness	sub
	head	insecure
	syl	in+se:1cure+ness
	pos	n.
insecurity	sub
	head	insecure
	syl	in+se:1cu+ri:ty
	pos	n.
inselberg	ety	from German, from Insel island+ Berg mountain
inselberg	0.
	syl	in+sel+berg
	pron	<1inzL2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	an isolated rocky hill rising abruptly from a flat plain.
inseminate	ety	C17: from Latin ins*_emin*_are, from #7in -%2#7+ s*_emin*_are to sow, from s*_emen seed
inseminate	1.
	syl	in+sem:i+nate
	pron	<in1semi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impregnate (a female) with semen.
inseminate	2.
	syl	in+sem:i+nate
	pron	<in1semi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce (ideas or attitudes) into the mind of (a person or group).
insemination	sub
	head	inseminate
	syl	in+2sem:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
inseminator	sub
	head	inseminate
	syl	in+1sem:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
insensate	1.
	syl	in+sen+sate
	pron	<in1sensAt>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sensation or consciousness.
insensate	2.
	syl	in+sen+sate
	pron	<in1sensAt>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	insensitive; unfeeling.
insensate	3.
	syl	in+sen+sate
	pron	<in1sensAt>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish; senseless. &- {in+#!sen+sate+ly}
insensateness	sub
	head	insensate
	syl	in+1sen+sate+ness
	pos	n.
insensible	1.
	syl	in+sen+si:ble
	pron	<in1sens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sensation or consciousness.
insensible	2.
	syl	in+sen+si:ble
	pron	<in1sens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of or to
	def	unaware (of) or indifferent (to).
	exam	1	insensible to suffering.
insensible	3.
	syl	in+sen+si:ble
	pron	<in1sens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	thoughtless or callous.
insensible	4.
	syl	in+sen+si:ble
	pron	<in1sens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {imperceptible}.
insensibility	sub
	head	insensible
	or	insensibleness
	syl	in+2sen+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insensibleness	sub
	head	insensible
	or	insensibility
	syl	in+1sen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insensibly	sub
	head	insensible
	syl	in+1sen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
insensitive	1.
	syl	in+sen+si+tive
	pron	<in1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sensitivity; unfeeling.
insensitive	2.
	syl	in+sen+si+tive
	pron	<in1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking physical sensation.
insensitive	3.
	syl	in+sen+si+tive
	pron	<in1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	not sensitive (to) or affected (by).
	exam	1	insensitive to radiation.
insensitively	sub
	head	insensitive
	syl	in+1sen+si+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
insensitiveness	sub
	head	insensitive
	or	insensitivity
	syl	in+1sen+si+tive+ness
	pos	n.
insensitivity	sub
	head	insensitive
	or	insensitiveness
	syl	in+2sen+si+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
insentient	0.
	syl	in+sen+ti+ent
	pron	<in1senSi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lacking consciousness or senses; inanimate.
insentience	sub
	head	insentient
	or	insentiency
	syl	in+1sen+ti+ence
	pos	n.
insentiency	sub
	head	insentient
	or	insentience
	syl	in+1sen+ti+en+cy
	pos	n.
inseparable	0.
	syl	in+sep:a+ra:ble
	pron	<in1sep*r*bL>, <-1sepr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being separated or divided.
inseparability	sub
	head	inseparable
	or	inseparableness
	syl	in+2sep:a+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inseparableness	sub
	head	inseparable
	or	inseparability
	syl	in+1sep:a+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inseparably	sub
	head	inseparable
	syl	in+1sep:a+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
insert	ety	C16: from Latin inserere to plant in, ingraft, from #7in -%2#7+ serere to join
insert	1.
	syl	in+sert
	pron	<in1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in or between; introduce.
insert	2.
	syl	in+sert
	pron	<in1sR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce, as into text, such as a newspaper; interpolate.
insert	3.
	syl	in+sert
	pron	<1insR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something inserted.
insert	4.a.
	syl	in+sert
	pron	<1insR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a folded section placed in another for binding in with a book.
insert	4.b.
	syl	in+sert
	pron	<1insR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a printed sheet, esp. one bearing advertising, placed loose between the leaves of a book, periodical, etc.
insert	5.
	syl	in+sert
	pron	<1insR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for { {cut-in} (sense 6)}.
insertable	sub
	head	insert
	syl	in+1sert+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inserter	sub
	head	insert
	syl	in+1sert+er
	pos	n.
inserted	1.
	syl	in+sert+ed
	pron	<in1sR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of a muscle
	def	attached to the bone that it moves.
inserted	2.
	syl	in+sert+ed
	pron	<in1sR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of parts of a plant
	def	growing from another part, as stamens from the corolla.
insertion	1.
	syl	in+ser+tion
	pron	<in1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inserting or something that is inserted.
insertion	2.
	syl	in+ser+tion
	pron	<in1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, sentence, correction, etc., inserted into text, such as a newspaper.
insertion	3.
	syl	in+ser+tion
	pron	<in1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of lace, embroidery, etc., between two pieces of material.
insertion	4.
	syl	in+ser+tion
	pron	<in1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the point or manner of attachment of a muscle to the bone that it moves.
insertion	5.
	syl	in+ser+tion
	pron	<in1sR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the manner or point of attachment of one part to another.
insertional	sub
	head	insertion
	syl	in+1ser+tion+al
	pos	adj.
insessorial	ety	C19: from New Latin Insess*_or*_es birds that perch, from Latin: perchers, from insid*_ere to sit upon, from sed*_ere to sit
insessorial	1.
	syl	in+ses+so+ri:al
	pron	<2inse1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of feet or claws
	def	adapted for perching.
insessorial	2.
	syl	in+ses+so+ri:al
	pron	<2inse1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	having insessorial feet.
insets	infl
	head	inset
	syl	in+sets
	pos	vb.
insetting	infl
	head	inset
	syl	in+set+ting
	pos	vb.
inset	infl
	syl	in+set.
	pos	vb.
inset	1.
	syl	in+set
	pron	<in1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or place in or within; insert.
inset	2.
	syl	in+set
	pron	<1in2set>
	pos	n.
	def	something inserted.
inset	3.a.
	syl	in+set
	pron	<1in2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a small map or diagram set within the borders of a larger one.
inset	3.b.
	syl	in+set
	pron	<1in2set>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{insert} (sense 4)}.
inset	4.
	syl	in+set
	pron	<1in2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fabric inserted into a garment, as to shape it or for decoration.
inset	5.
	syl	in+set
	pron	<1in2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a flowing in, as of the tide.
insetter	sub
	head	inset
	syl	in+2set+ter
	pos	n.
inshore	1.
	syl	in+shore
	pron	<1in1Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	in or on the water, but close to the shore.
	exam	1	inshore weather.
inshore	2.
	syl	in+shore
	pron	<1in1Sc:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	towards the shore from the water.
	exam	1	an inshore wind;
	exam	2	we swam inshore.
inshrine	0.
	syl	in+shrine
	pron	<in1SrIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {enshrine}.
inside	1.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the interior; inner or enclosed part or surface.
inside	2.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a path away from the road or adjacent to a wall.
inside	3.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the internal organs of the body, esp. the stomach and bowels.
inside of	4.
	head	inside
	syl	inside of.
	def	in a period of time less than; within.
inside out	5.
	head	inside
	syl	inside out.
	def	with the inside facing outwards.
know (something) inside out	6.
	head	inside
	syl	know (something) inside out.
	def	to know thoroughly or perfectly. {~} (@!$In#!sa$Id).
inside	7.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	in or to the interior of; within or to within; on the inside of. {~} (#!$In@!sa$Id).
inside	8.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	on or of an interior; on the inside.
	exam	1	an inside door.
inside	9.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	arranged or provided by someone within an organization or building, esp. illicitly.
	exam	1	the raid was an inside job;
	exam	2	inside information.
inside	10.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	within or to within a thing or place; indoors.
inside	11.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	by nature; fundamentally.
	exam	1	inside, he's a good chap.
inside	12.
	syl	in+side
	pron	<1in1sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in or into prison.#e {Usage}. See at {outside}.
inside forward	0.
	syl	in+side for+ward
	pos	n.
	usage	Soccer. esp. formerly
	def	one of two players (the {inside right} and the {inside left}) having mainly midfield and attacking roles.
inside job	0.
	syl	in+side job
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a crime committed with the assistance of someone associated with the victim, such as a person employed on the premises burgled.
insider	1.
	syl	in+sid+er
	pron	<in1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a specified group.
insider	2.
	syl	in+sid+er
	pron	<in1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with access to exclusive information.
insidious	ety	C16: from Latin insidi*_osus cunning, from insidiae an ambush, from insid*_ere to sit in; see #7insessorial 
insidious	1.
	syl	in+sid:i+ous
	pron	<in1sidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	stealthy, subtle, cunning, or treacherous.
insidious	2.
	syl	in+sid:i+ous
	pron	<in1sidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	working in a subtle or apparently innocuous way, but nevertheless deadly.
	exam	1	an insidious illness.
insidiously	sub
	head	insidious
	syl	in+1sid:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
insidiousness	sub
	head	insidious
	syl	in+1sid:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
insight	1.
	syl	in+sight
	pron	<1in2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to perceive clearly or deeply; penetration.
insight	2.
	syl	in+sight
	pron	<1in2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a penetrating and often sudden understanding, as of a complex situation or problem.
insight	3.a.
	syl	in+sight
	pron	<1in2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for understanding one's own or another's mental processes.
insight	3.b.
	syl	in+sight
	pron	<1in2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate understanding of the significance of an event or action.
insight	4.
	syl	in+sight
	pron	<1in2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the ability to understand one's own problems, sometimes used to distinguish between psychotic and neurotic disorders.
insightful	sub
	head	insight
	syl	in+2sight+ful
	pos	adj.
insignia	ety	C17: from Latin: marks, badges, from insignis distinguished by a mark, prominent, from #7in -%2+ signum mark
insignias	infl
	head	insignia
	or	insignia
	syl	in+sig+ni:as
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insignia	infl
	or	insignias
	syl	in+sig+ni:a.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insignia	1.
	syl	in+sig+ni:a
	pron	<in1signi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a badge or emblem of membership, office, or dignity.
insignia	2.
	syl	in+sig+ni:a
	pron	<in1signi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing sign or mark.
insignia	xref
	syl	in+sig+ni:a
	pron	<in1signi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (rare): {in+sig+ne} ($In#!s$Igni$:).
insignificant	1.
	syl	in+sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<2insig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no importance; trifling.
insignificant	2.
	syl	in+sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<2insig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost or relatively meaningless.
insignificant	3.
	syl	in+sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<2insig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	small or inadequate.
	exam	1	an insignificant wage.
insignificant	4.
	syl	in+sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<2insig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not distinctive in character, etc.
insignificance	sub
	head	insignificant
	or	insignificancy
	syl	in+sig+1nif:i+cance
	pos	n.
insignificancy	sub
	head	insignificant
	or	insignificance
	syl	in+sig+1nif:i+can+cy
	pos	n.
insignificantly	sub
	head	insignificant
	syl	in+sig+1nif:i+cant+ly
	pos	adv.
insincere	0.
	syl	in+sin+cere
	pron	<2insin1si*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sincerity; hypocritical.
insincerely	sub
	head	insincere
	syl	2in+sin+1cere+ly
	pos	adv.
insincerity	sub
	head	insincere
	syl	in+sin+cer+i:ty
	pron	<2insin1seriti>
	pos	n.
insinuate	ety	C16: from Latin insinu*_are to wind one's way into, from #7in -%2#7+ sinus curve
insinuate	1.
	syl	in+sin:u+ate
	pron	<in1sinju2At>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to suggest by indirect allusion, hints, innuendo, etc.
insinuate	2.
	syl	in+sin:u+ate
	pron	<in1sinju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce subtly or deviously.
insinuate	3.
	syl	in+sin:u+ate
	pron	<in1sinju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (someone, esp. oneself) to be accepted by gradual approaches or manoeuvres.
insinuative	sub
	head	insinuate
	or	insinuatory
	syl	in+1sin:u:a+tive
	pos	adj.
insinuatory	sub
	head	insinuate
	or	insinuative
	syl	in+1sin:u:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
insinuator	sub
	head	insinuate
	syl	in+1sin:u:2a+tor
	pos	n.
insinuation	1.
	syl	in+sin+u:a+tion
	pron	<in2sinju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an indirect or devious hint or suggestion.
insinuation	2.
	syl	in+sin+u:a+tion
	pron	<in2sinju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of insinuating.
insipid	ety	C17: from Latin insipidus, from #7in -%1#7+ sapidus full of flavour, #7sapid 
insipid	1.
	syl	in+sip+id
	pron	<in1sipid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking spirit or interest; boring.
insipid	2.
	syl	in+sip+id
	pron	<in1sipid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking taste; unpalatable.
insipidity	sub
	head	insipid
	or	insipidness
	syl	in+si+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
insipidness	sub
	head	insipid
	or	insipidity
	syl	in+1sip+id+ness
	pos	n.
insipidly	sub
	head	insipid
	syl	in+1sip+id+ly
	pos	adv.
insipience	ety	C15: from Latin insipientia, from #7in -%1#7+ sapientia wisdom; see #7sapient 
insipience	0.
	syl	in+sip:i+ence
	pron	<in1sipi*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lack of wisdom.
insipient	sub
	head	insipience
	syl	in+1sip:i+ent
	pos	adj.
insipiently	sub
	head	insipience
	syl	in+1sip:i+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
insist	ety	C16: from Latin insistere to stand upon, urge, from #7in -%2#7+ sistere to stand
insist	1.
	syl	in+sist
	pron	<in1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. takes a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to make a determined demand (for).
	exam	1	he insisted that his rights be respected;
	exam	2	he insisted on his rights.
insist	2.
	syl	in+sist
	pron	<in1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. takes a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to express a convinced belief (in) or assertion (of).
	exam	1	he insisted that she was mad;
	exam	2	he insisted on her madness.
insister	sub
	head	insist
	syl	in+1sist+er
	pos	n.
insistingly	sub
	head	insist
	syl	in+1sist+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
insistent	1.
	syl	in+sist+ent
	pron	<in1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	making continual and persistent demands.
insistent	2.
	syl	in+sist+ent
	pron	<in1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	demanding notice or attention; compelling.
	exam	1	the insistent cry of a bird.
insistence	sub
	head	insistent
	or	insistency
	syl	in+1sist+ence
	pos	n.
insistency	sub
	head	insistent
	or	insistence
	syl	in+1sist+en+cy
	pos	n.
insistently	sub
	head	insistent
	syl	in+1sist+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
in situ	1.
	syl	in si:tu
	pron	Latin. <in> <1sitju:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in the natural, original, or appropriate position.
in situ	2.
	syl	in si:tu
	pron	Latin. <in> <1sitju:>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive; Pathol. esp. of a cancerous growth or tumour
	def	not seen to be spreading from a localized position.
insnare	0.
	syl	in+snare
	pron	<in1sne*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {ensnare}.
insnarement	sub
	head	insnare
	syl	in+1snare+ment
	pos	n.
insnarer	sub
	head	insnare
	syl	in+1snar+er
	pos	n.
insobriety	0.
	syl	in+so+bri+e:ty
	pron	<2ins*u1brIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of sobriety; intemperance.
insofar	alt
	head	in so far
	or	in so far
	syl	in+so+far
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
in so far	0.
	or	insofar
	syl	in so far
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually foll. by as or that
	def	to the degree or extent (that).
insolate	ety	C17: from Latin ins*_ol*_are to place in the sun, from #7in -%2#7+ s*_ol sun
insolate	0.
	syl	in+so+late
	pron	<1ins*u2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to sunlight, as for drying or bleaching.
insolation	1.
	syl	in+so+la+tion
	pron	<2ins*u1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of solar radiation falling upon a body or planet, esp. per unit area.
insolation	2.
	syl	in+so+la+tion
	pron	<2ins*u1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure to the sun's rays.
insolation	3.
	syl	in+so+la+tion
	pron	<2ins*u1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sunstroke}.
insole	1.
	syl	in+sole
	pron	<1in2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner sole of a shoe or boot.
insole	2.
	syl	in+sole
	pron	<1in2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose additional inner sole used to give extra warmth or to make a shoe fit.
insolent	ety	C14: from Latin insolens from #7in -%1#7+ sol*_ere to be accustomed
insolent	0.
	syl	in+so+lent
	pron	<1ins*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive, impudent, or disrespectful.
insolence	sub
	head	insolent
	syl	in+so+lence
	pos	n.
insolently	sub
	head	insolent
	syl	in+so+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
insoluble	1.
	syl	in+sol+u:ble
	pron	<in1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being dissolved; incapable of forming a solution, esp. in water.
insoluble	2.
	syl	in+sol+u:ble
	pron	<in1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being solved.
insolubility	sub
	head	insoluble
	or	insolubleness
	syl	in+2sol+u:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insolubleness	sub
	head	insoluble
	or	insolubility
	syl	in+1sol+u:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insolubly	sub
	head	insoluble
	syl	in+1sol+u:bly
	pos	adv.
insolvable	0.
	syl	in+solv+a:ble
	pron	<in1solv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {insoluble} (sense 2).
insolvability	sub
	head	insolvable
	syl	in+2solv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insolvably	sub
	head	insolvable
	syl	in+1solv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
insolvent	1.
	syl	in+sol+vent
	pron	<in1solv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person, company, etc.
	def	having insufficient assets to meet debts and liabilities; bankrupt.
insolvent	2.
	syl	in+sol+vent
	pron	<in1solv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bankrupts or bankruptcy.
insolvent	3.
	syl	in+sol+vent
	pron	<in1solv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is insolvent; bankrupt.
insolvency	sub
	head	insolvent
	syl	in+1sol+ven+cy
	pos	n.
insomnia	ety	C18: from Latin, from insomnis sleepless, from somnus sleep
insomnia	0.
	syl	in+som+ni:a
	pron	<in1somni*>
	pos	n.
	def	chronic inability to fall asleep or to enjoy uninterrupted sleep.
insomnious	sub
	head	insomnia
	syl	in+1som+ni+ous
	pos	adj.
insomniac	1.
	syl	in+som+ni+ac
	pron	<in1somni2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting or causing insomnia.
insomniac	2.
	syl	in+som+ni+ac
	pron	<in1somni2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person experiencing insomnia.
insomuch	1.
	syl	in+so+much
	pron	<2ins*u1m^C>
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by as or that
	def	to such an extent or degree.
insomuch	2.
	syl	in+so+much
	pron	<2ins*u1m^C>
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by as
	def	because of the fact (that); inasmuch (as).
insouciant	ety	C19: from French, from #7in -%1#7+ souciant worrying, from soucier to trouble, from Latin sollicit*_are; compare #7solici?!tous 
insouciant	0.
	syl	in+sou+ci+ant
	pron	<in1su:si*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	carefree or unconcerned; light-hearted.
insouciance	sub
	head	insouciant
	syl	in+1sou+ci+ance
	pos	n.
insouciantly	sub
	head	insouciant
	syl	in+1sou+ci+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
insp	1.
	syl	insp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inspected.
insp	2.
	syl	insp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inspector.
inspan	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch inspannen, from spannen to stretch, yoke; see #7span 
inspans	infl
	head	inspan
	syl	in+spans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inspanning	infl
	head	inspan
	syl	in+span+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inspanned	infl
	head	inspan
	syl	in+spanned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inspan	0.
	syl	in+span
	pron	<in1sp@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly S. African.
	def	to harness (animals) to (a vehicle); yoke.
inspect	ety	C17: from Latin inspicere, from from specere to look
inspect	1.
	syl	in+spect
	pron	<in1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine closely, esp. for faults or errors.
inspect	2.
	syl	in+spect
	pron	<in1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrutinize officially (a document, military personnel on ceremonial parade, etc.).
inspectable	sub
	head	inspect
	syl	in+1spect+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inspectingly	sub
	head	inspect
	syl	in+1spect+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
inspection chamber	0.
	syl	in+spec+tion cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for { {manhole} (sense 1)}.
inspector	1.
	syl	in+spec+tor
	pron	<in1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who inspects, esp. an official who examines for compliance with regulations, standards, etc.
inspector	2.
	syl	in+spec+tor
	pron	<in1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a police officer ranking below a superintendent or chief inspector and above a sergeant. &- {in+#!spec+to+ral} {in+spec+to+ri@.al} (@!$Insp$ek#!t@$$:r$I$$l)
inspectorship	sub
	head	inspector
	syl	in+1spec+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
inspectorate	1.
	syl	in+spec+tor+ate
	pron	<in1spekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, rank, or duties of an inspector.
inspectorate	2.
	syl	in+spec+tor+ate
	pron	<in1spekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of inspectors.
inspectorate	3.
	syl	in+spec+tor+ate
	pron	<in1spekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a district under an inspector.
inspectors general	infl
	head	inspector general
	syl	in+spec+tors gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inspector general	1.
	syl	in+spec+tor gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the head of an inspectorate or inspection system; an officer with wide investigative powers.
inspector general	2.
	syl	in+spec+tor gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	a staff officer of the military, air, or naval service with the responsibility of conducting inspections and investigations.
inspector of taxes	0.
	syl	in+spec+tor of tax:es
	pos	n.
	def	an official of the Inland Revenue whose work is to assess individuals' income tax liability.
insphere	0.
	syl	in+sphere
	pron	<in1sfi*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {ensphere}.
inspiration	1.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	stimulation or arousal of the mind, feelings, etc., to special or unusual activity or creativity.
inspiration	2.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being so stimulated or aroused.
inspiration	3.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	someone or something that causes this state.
inspiration	4.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea or action resulting from such a state.
inspiration	5.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of inhaling; breathing in.
inspirational	1.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion+al
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or tending to arouse inspiration; inspiring.
inspirational	2.
	syl	in+spi+ra+tion+al
	pron	<2inspi1rAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from inspiration; inspired.
inspirationally	sub
	head	inspirational
	syl	in+spi+1ra+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inspiratory	0.
	syl	in+spir:a+to:ry
	pron	<in1spI*r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to inhalation or the drawing in of air.
inspire	ety	C14 (in the sense: to breathe upon, blow into): from Latin insp*_ir*_are, from sp*_ir*_are to breathe
inspire	1.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exert a stimulating or beneficial effect upon (a person, etc.); animate or invigorate.
inspire	2.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with or to; may take an infinitive
	def	to arouse (with a particu?!lar emotion or to a particular action); stir.
inspire	3.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prompt or instigate; give rise to.
	exam	1	her beauty inspired his love.
inspire	4.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to guide or arouse by divine influence or inspiration.
inspire	5.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or draw (air, gas, etc.) into the lungs; inhale.
inspire	6.a.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breathe into or upon.
inspire	6.b.
	syl	in+spire
	pron	<in1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breathe life into.
inspirable	sub
	head	inspire
	syl	in+1spir+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inspirative	sub
	head	inspire
	syl	in+1spir:a+tive
	pos	adj.
inspirer	sub
	head	inspire
	syl	in+1spir+er
	pos	n.
inspiringly	sub
	head	inspire
	syl	in+1spir+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
inspirit	0.
	syl	in+spir+it
	pron	<in1spirit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with vigour; inspire.
inspiriter	sub
	head	inspirit
	syl	in+1spir+it+er
	pos	n.
inspiritingly	sub
	head	inspirit
	syl	in+1spir+it+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
inspiritment	sub
	head	inspirit
	syl	in+1spir+it+ment
	pos	n.
inspissate	ety	C17: from Late Latin inspiss*_atus thickened, from Latin spiss*_are to thicken, from spissus thick
inspissate	0.
	syl	in+spis+sate
	pron	<in1spisAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to thicken, as by evaporation.
inspissation	sub
	head	inspissate
	syl	in+spis+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
inspissator	sub
	head	inspissate
	syl	in+spis+2sa+tor
	pos	n.
inst	1.
	syl	inst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	instant (this month).
inst	2.
	syl	inst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	instantaneous.
inst	3.
	syl	inst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	instrumental.
Inst	1.
	syl	Inst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Institute.
Inst	2.
	syl	Inst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Institution.
instabilities	infl
	head	instability
	syl	in+sta:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
instability	1.
	syl	in+sta:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2inst*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of stability or steadiness.
instability	2.
	syl	in+sta:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2inst*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	tendency to variable or unpredictable behaviour.
instability	3.
	syl	in+sta:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2inst*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a sudden deformation of a plasma due to a weakening of the confining field.
instable	0.
	syl	in+sta+ble
	pron	<in1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {unstable}.
install	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin install*_are, from #7in -%2#7+ stallum {#7stall %1}
instal	alt
	head	install
	or	install
	syl	in+stal
	pron	<in1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
installs	infl
	head	install
	or	instals
	syl	in+stalls
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
installing	infl
	head	install
	or	installing
	syl	in+stall+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
installed	infl
	head	install
	or	installed
	syl	in+stalled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
instals	infl
	head	install
	or	installs
	syl	in+stals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
installing	infl
	head	install
	or	installing
	syl	in+stal+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
installed	infl
	head	install
	or	installed
	syl	in+stalled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
install	1.
	or	instal
	syl	in+stall
	pron	<in1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (machinery, equipment, etc.) in position and connect and adjust for use.
install	2.
	or	instal
	syl	in+stall
	pron	<in1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in a position, rank, etc.
install	3.
	or	instal
	syl	in+stall
	pron	<in1stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to settle (a person, esp. oneself) in a position or state.
	exam	1	she installed herself in an armchair.
installer	sub
	head	install
	syl	in+1stall+er
	pos	n.
installant	0.a.
	syl	in+stall+ant
	pron	<in1stc:l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who installs another in an office, etc.
installant	0.b.
	syl	in+stall+ant
	pron	<in1stc:l*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an installant bishop.
installation	1.
	syl	in+stal+la+tion
	pron	<2inst*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of installing or the state of being installed.
installation	2.
	syl	in+stal+la+tion
	pron	<2inst*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large device, system, or piece of equipment that has been installed.
installation	3.
	syl	in+stal+la+tion
	pron	<2inst*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a military establishment usually serving in a support role.
installment plan	0.
	syl	in+stall+ment plan
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {hire-purchase}.
instalment	ety	C18: from obsolete estallment, probably from Old French estaler to fix, hence to agree rate of payment, from estal something fixed, place, from Old High German stal {#7stall %1}
installment	alt
	head	instalment
	or	instalment
	syl	in+stall+ment
	pron	<in1stc:lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
instalment	H1.1.
	or	installment
	syl	in+stal+ment
	pron	<in1stc:lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the portions, usually equal, into which a debt is divided for payment at specified intervals over a fixed period.
instalment	H1.2.
	or	installment
	syl	in+stal+ment
	pron	<in1stc:lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of something that is issued, broadcast, or published in parts, such as a serial in a magazine.
installment	alt
	head	instalment
	or	instalment
	syl	in+stall+ment
	pron	<in1stc:lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
instalment	H2.0.
	or	installment
	syl	in+stal+ment
	pron	<in1stc:lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {installation} (sense 1).
instance	ety	C14 (in the sense: case, example): from Medieval Latin instantia example, (in the sense: urgency) from Latin: a being close upon, presence, from inst*_ans pressing upon, urgent; see #7instant 
instance	1.
	syl	in+stance
	pron	<1inst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a case or particular example.
for instance	2.
	head	instance
	syl	for instance.
	def	for or as an example.
instance	3.
	syl	in+stance
	pron	<1inst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified stage in proceedings; step (in the phrases {in the first, second}, etc., {instance) }.
instance	4.
	syl	in+stance
	pron	<1inst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	urgent request or demand (esp. in the phrase {at the instance of) }.
instance	5.
	syl	in+stance
	pron	<1inst*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	motive or reason. {~} .
instance	6.
	syl	in+stance
	pron	<1inst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to cite as an example.
instancy	1.
	syl	in+stan+cy
	pron	<1inst*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the quality of being urgent or imminent.
instancy	2.
	syl	in+stan+cy
	pron	<1inst*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	instantaneousness; immediateness.
instant	ety	C15: from Latin inst*_ans, from inst*_are to be present, press closely, from #7in -%2#7+ st*_are to stand
instant	1.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a very brief time; moment.
instant	2.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a particu?!lar moment or point in time.
	exam	1	at the same instant.
on the instant	3.
	head	instant
	syl	on the instant.
	def	immediately; without delay.
instant	4.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	immediate; instantaneous.
instant	5.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgent or imperative.
instant	6.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of foods
	def	prepared or designed for preparation with very little time and effort.
	exam	1	instant coffee.
instant	7.a.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the present month.
	exam	1	a letter of the 7th instant.
instant	7.b.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	currently under consideration.
instant	8.
	syl	in+stant
	pron	<1inst*nt>
	pos	adv.
	def	a poetic word for {instantly}.
instantaneous	1.
	syl	in+stan+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2inst*n1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring with almost no delay; immediate.
instantaneous	2.
	syl	in+stan+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2inst*n1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening or completed within a moment.
	exam	1	instantaneous death.
instantaneous	3.a.
	syl	in+stan+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2inst*n1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at or associated with a particular instant.
instantaneous	3.b.
	syl	in+stan+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2inst*n1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to the limit of the average value of a given variable as the time interval over which the variable is considered approaches zero.
	exam	1	instanta?!neous velocity.
instantaneously	sub
	head	instantaneous
	syl	in+stan+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
instantaneousness	sub
	head	instantaneous
	or	instantaneity
	syl	in+stan+1ta+ne:ous+ness
	pron	<in2st@nt*1nEiti>
	pos	n.
instantaneity	sub
	head	instantaneous
	or	instantaneousness
	syl	in+stan+ta+ne:i:ty
	pron	<in2st@nt*1nEiti>
	pos	n.
instanter	ety	C17: from Latin: urgently, from instans #7instant 
instanter	0.
	syl	in+stan+ter
	pron	<in1st@nt*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Law.
	def	without delay; (in connection with pleading) the same day or within 24 hours.
instantiate	ety	C20: from Latin instantia (see #7instance) +#7-ate %1 &- in+@!stan+ti+#!a@.tion n.
instantiate	0.
	syl	in+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<in1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent by an instance.
instantly	1.
	syl	in+stant+ly
	pron	<1inst*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	immediately; at once.
instantly	2.
	syl	in+stant+ly
	pron	<1inst*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	urgently or insistently.
instant replay	0.
	syl	in+stant re+play
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {action replay}.
instar	ety	C19: New Latin from Latin: image
instar	0.
	syl	in+star
	pron	<1insta:>
	pos	n.
	def	the stage in the development of an insect between any two moults.
instate	0.
	syl	in+state
	pron	<in1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in a position or office; install.
instatement	sub
	head	instate
	syl	in+1state+ment
	pos	n.
instauration	ety	C17: from Latin instaur*_ati*_o, from instaur*_are to renew
instauration	0.
	syl	in+stau+ra+tion
	pron	<2instc:1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	restoration or renewal.
instaurator	sub
	head	instauration
	syl	in+stau+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
instead	ety	C13: from phrase in stead in place
instead	1.
	syl	in+stead
	pron	<in1sted>
	pos	adv.
	def	as a replacement, substitute, or alternative.
instead of	2.
	head	instead
	syl	instead of.
	pos	prep.
	def	in place of or as an alternative to.
instep	ety	C16: probably from {#7in -%2}#7+step 
instep	1.
	syl	in+step
	pron	<1in2step>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle section of the human foot, forming the arch between the ankle and toes.
instep	2.
	syl	in+step
	pron	<1in2step>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe, stocking, etc., covering this.
instigate	ety	C16: from Latin inst*_ig*_are to stimulate, incite; compare Greek stizein to prick
instigate	1.
	syl	in+sti+gate
	pron	<1insti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about, as by incitement or urging.
	exam	1	to instigate rebellion.
instigate	2.
	syl	in+sti+gate
	pron	<1insti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge on to some drastic or unadvisable action.
instigatingly	sub
	head	instigate
	syl	in+sti+2gat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
instigation	sub
	head	instigate
	syl	in+sti+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
instigative	sub
	head	instigate
	syl	in+sti+2ga+tive
	pos	adj.
instigator	sub
	head	instigate
	syl	in+sti+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
instil	ety	C16: from Latin instill*_are to pour in a drop at a time, from still*_are to drip
instill	alt
	head	instil
	or	instil
	syl	in+still
	pron	<in1stil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
instil	1.
	or	instill
	syl	in+stil
	pron	<in1stil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce gradually; implant or infuse.
instil	2.
	or	instill
	syl	in+stil
	pron	<in1stil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to pour in or inject in drops.
instiller	sub
	head	instil
	syl	in+1still+er
	pos	n.
instilment	sub
	head	instil
	syl	in+1stil+ment
	pos	n.
instillment	sub
	head	instil
	or	instillation
	syl	in+1still+ment
	pos	n.
instillation	sub
	head	instil
	or	instillment
	syl	in+stil+1la+tion
	pos	n.
instinct	ety	C15: from Latin instinctus roused, from instinguere to incite; compare #7instigate 
instinct	1.
	syl	in+stinct
	pron	<1instiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	the innate capacity of an animal to respond to a given stimulus in a relatively fixed way.
instinct	2.
	syl	in+stinct
	pron	<1instiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	inborn intuitive power.
instinct	3.
	syl	in+stinct
	pron	<1instiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural and apparently instinctive aptitude.
instinct	4.
	syl	in+stinct
	pron	<1instiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare. (postpositive
	def	often foll. by
instinct	4.a.
	syl	in+stinct
	pron	<1instiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	animated or impelled (by).
instinct	4.b.
	syl	in+stinct
	pron	<1instiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	imbued or infused (with).
instinctual	alt
	head	instinctive
	or	instinctive
	syl	in+stinc+tu:al
	pos	adj.
instinctive	1.
	or	instinctual
	syl	in+stinc+tive
	pron	<in1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resulting from instinct.
instinctive	2.
	or	instinctual
	syl	in+stinc+tive
	pron	<in1stiGktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	conditioned so as to appear innate.
	exam	1	an instinctive movement in driving.
instinctively	sub
	head	instinctive
	or	instinctually
	syl	in+1stinc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
instinctually	sub
	head	instinctive
	or	instinctively
	syl	in+1stinc+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
institute	ety	C16: from Latin instituere, from statuere to place, stand
institute	1.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize; establish.
institute	2.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to initiate.
	exam	1	to institute a practice.
institute	3.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish in a position or office; induct.
institute	4.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	followed by in or into
	def	to install (a clergy?!man) in a church.
institute	5.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an organization founded for particu?!lar work, such as education, promotion of the arts, or scientific research.
institute	6.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the building where such an organization is situated.
institute	7.
	syl	in+sti+tute
	pron	<1insti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something instituted, esp. a rule, custom, or precedent.
institutor	sub
	head	institute
	or	instituter
	syl	in+sti+2tu+tor
	pos	n.
instituter	sub
	head	institute
	or	institutor
	syl	in+sti+2tut+er
	pos	n.
institutes	0.
	syl	in+sti+tutes
	pron	<1insti2tju:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	an elementary textbook designed for students of law.
Institutes	1.
	syl	In+sti+tutes
	pron	<1insti2tju:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	an introduction to legal study in ancient Rome, compiled by order of Justinian and divided into four books forming part of the Corpus Juris Civilis.
Institutes	2.
	syl	In+sti+tutes
	pron	<1insti2tju:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Institutes of the Christian Religion}, the book by Calvin, completed in 1536 and constituting the basic statement of the Reformed faith, that repudiates papal authority and postulates the doctrines of justification by faith alone and predestination.
institution	1.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of instituting.
institution	2.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an organization or establishment founded for a specific purpose, such as a hospital, church, company, or college.
institution	3.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the building where such an organization is situated.
institution	4.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an established custom, law, or relationship in a society or community.
institution	5.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a constant feature or practice.
	exam	1	Jones's drink at the bar was an institution.
institution	6.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the appointment or admission of an incumbent to an ecclesiastical office or pastoral charge.
institution	7.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the creation of a sacrament by Christ, esp. the Eucharist.
institutionary	sub
	head	institution
	syl	in+sti+1tu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
institutional	1.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of institutions.
institutional	2.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull, routine, and uniform.
	exam	1	institutional meals.
institutional	3.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to principles or institutes, esp. of law.
institutionally	sub
	head	institutional
	syl	in+sti+1tu+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
institutionalism	0.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of or belief in institutions.
institutionalist	sub
	head	institutionalism
	syl	in+sti+1tu+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
institutionalise	alt
	head	institutionalize
	or	institutionalize
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al+ise
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
institutionalize	1.
	or	institutionalise
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al+ize
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to subject to the deleterious effects of confinement in an institution.
	exam	1	a mental patient who was institutionalized into boredom and apathy.
institutionalize	2.
	or	institutionalise
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al+ize
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in an institution.
institutionalize	3.
	or	institutionalise
	syl	in+sti+tu+tion+al+ize
	pron	<2insti1tju:S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become an institution.
institutionalization	sub
	head	institutionalize
	or	institutionalisation
	syl	in+sti+2tu+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
institutionalisation	sub
	head	institutionalize
	or	institutionalization
	syl	in+sti+2tu+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
institutive	1.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1insti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with instituting and establishing.
institutive	2.
	syl	in+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1insti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	established by custom or law.
institutively	sub
	head	institutive
	syl	in+sti+2tu+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
instr	1.
	syl	instr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	instructor.
instr	2.
	syl	instr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	instrument.
instr	3.
	syl	instr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	instrumental.
instruct	ety	C15: from Latin instruere to construct, set in order, equip, teach, from struere to build
instruct	1.
	syl	in+struct
	pron	<in1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct to do something; order.
instruct	2.
	syl	in+struct
	pron	<in1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to teach (someone) how to do (something).
instruct	3.
	syl	in+struct
	pron	<in1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with information; apprise.
instruct	4.a.
	syl	in+struct
	pron	<in1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of a client to his solicitor or a solicitor to a barrister
	def	to give relevant facts or information to.
instruct	4.b.
	syl	in+struct
	pron	<in1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to authorize (a barrister or solicitor) to conduct a case on a person's behalf.
	exam	1	to instruct counsel.
instructible	sub
	head	instruct
	syl	in+1struct+i:ble
	pos	adj.
instruction	1.
	syl	in+struc+tion
	pron	<in1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction; order.
instruction	2.
	syl	in+struc+tion
	pron	<in1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or act of imparting knowledge; teaching; education.
instruction	3.
	syl	in+struc+tion
	pron	<in1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {command}. a part of a program consisting of coded commands to the computer to perform a specified function.
instructional	sub
	head	instruction
	syl	in+1struc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
instructions	1.
	syl	in+struc+tions
	pron	<in1str^kS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	directions, orders, or recommended rules for guidance, use, etc.
instructions	2.
	syl	in+struc+tions
	pron	<in1str^kS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the facts and details relating to a case given by a client to his solicitor or by a solicitor to a barrister with directions to conduct the case.
	exam	1	to take instructions.
instructive	0.
	syl	in+struc+tive
	pron	<in1str^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to instruct or enlighten; conveying information.
instructively	sub
	head	instructive
	syl	in+1struc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
instructiveness	sub
	head	instructive
	syl	in+1struc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
instructor	1.
	syl	in+struc+tor
	pron	<in1str^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who instructs; teach?!er.
instructor	2.
	syl	in+struc+tor
	pron	<in1str^kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a university teacher ranking below assistant professor.
instructorship	sub
	head	instructor
	syl	in+1struc+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
instrument	ety	C13: from Latin instru*_umentum tool, equipment, from instruere to erect, furnish; see #7instruct 
instrument	1.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical implement or tool, esp. one used for precision work.
	exam	1	surgical instrument.
instrument	2.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of various contrivances or mechanisms that can be played to produce musical tones or sounds.
instrument	3.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an important factor or agency in something.
	exam	1	her evidence was an instrument in his arrest.
instrument	4.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person used by another to gain an end; dupe; tool.
instrument	5.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a measuring device, such as a pressure gauge or ammeter.
instrument	6.a.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or system for use in navigation or control, esp. of aircraft.
instrument	6.b.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	instrument landing.
instrument	7.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal legal document. {~} (#!$Instr$$@!m$ent).
instrument	8.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{orchestrate} (sense 1)}.
instrument	9.
	syl	in+stru+ment
	pron	<1instr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to equip with instruments.
instrumental	1.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a means or influence; helpful.
instrumental	2.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by an instrument or instruments.
instrumental	3.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	played by or composed for musical instruments.
instrumental	4.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns, etc., in certain inflected languages, indicating the instrument used in performing an action, usually translated into English using the prepositions or
instrumental	5.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for instruments rather than for voices.
instrumental	6.a.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	the instrumental case.
instrumental	6.b.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal
	pron	<2instr*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or speech element in the instrumental case.
instrumentality	sub
	head	instrumental
	syl	in+stru+men+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
instrumentally	sub
	head	instrumental
	syl	in+stru+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
instrumental conditioning	0.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal con+di+tion+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a method of training by repeatedly associating the performance of a response with the presentation of a reinforcement.
instrumentalism	0.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal+ism
	pron	<2instr*1ment*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of pragmatic philosophy holding that ideas are instruments, that they should guide our actions and can change the world, and that their value can be measured by their success.
instrumentalist	1.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal+ist
	pron	<2instr*1ment*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a musical instrument.
instrumentalist	2.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal+ist
	pron	<2instr*1ment*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a person who believes in the doctrines of instrumentalism.
instrumentalist	3.
	syl	in+stru+men+tal+ist
	pron	<2instr*1ment*list>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to instrumentalism.
instrumentation	1.
	syl	in+stru+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2instr*men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the instruments specified in a musical score or arrangement.
instrumentation	2.
	syl	in+stru+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2instr*men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {orchestration}.
instrumentation	3.
	syl	in+stru+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2instr*men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the characteristics of musical instruments.
instrumentation	4.
	syl	in+stru+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2instr*men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of instruments or tools.
instrumentation	5.
	syl	in+stru+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2instr*men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	means; agency.
instrument flying	0.
	syl	in+stru+ment fly+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the navigation of an aircraft by the use of instruments only.
instrument landing	0.
	syl	in+stru+ment land+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft landing relying only upon instruments and ground radio devices, usually made when visibility is very poor.
board	alt
	head	instrument panel
	or	instrument panel
	syl	board
	pos	n.
instrument panel	1.
	or	board
	syl	in+stru+ment pan+el
	pos	n.
	def	a panel on which instruments are mounted, as on a car. See also {dashboard}.
instrument panel	2.
	or	board
	syl	in+stru+ment pan+el
	pos	n.
	def	an array of instruments, gauges, etc., mounted to display the condition or performance of a machine.
insubordinate	1.
	syl	in+sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<2ins*1bc:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not submissive to authority; disobedient or rebellious.
insubordinate	2.
	syl	in+sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<2ins*1bc:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in a subordinate position or rank.
insubordinate	3.
	syl	in+sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<2ins*1bc:dinit>
	pos	n.
	def	an insubordinate person.
insubordinately	sub
	head	insubordinate
	syl	in+sub+1or+di+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
insubordination	sub
	head	insubordinate
	syl	in+sub+2or+di+1na+tion
	pos	n.
insubstantial	1.
	syl	in+sub+stan+tial
	pron	<2ins*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not substantial; flimsy, tenuous, or slight.
insubstantial	2.
	syl	in+sub+stan+tial
	pron	<2ins*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	imaginary; unreal.
insubstantiality	sub
	head	insubstantial
	syl	in+sub+2stan+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
insubstantially	sub
	head	insubstantial
	syl	in+sub+1stan+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
insufferable	0.
	syl	in+suf+fer+a:ble
	pron	<in1s^f*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	intolerable; unendurable.
insufferableness	sub
	head	insufferable
	syl	in+1suf+fer+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insufferably	sub
	head	insufferable
	syl	in+1suf+fer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
insufficiency	1.
	syl	in+suf+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<2ins*1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {@!in+suf+#!fi+cience}. the state of being insufficient.
insufficiency	2.
	syl	in+suf+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<2ins*1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	failure in the functioning of an organ, tissue, etc..
	exam	1	cardiac insufficiency.
insufficient	0.
	syl	in+suf+fi+cient
	pron	<2ins*1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sufficient; inadequate or deficient.
insufficiently	sub
	head	insufficient
	syl	in+suf+1fi+cient+ly
	pos	adv.
insufflate	1.
	syl	in+suf+flate
	pron	<1ins^2flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to breathe or blow (something) into (a room, area, etc.).
insufflate	2.
	syl	in+suf+flate
	pron	<1ins^2flAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Med.
	def	to blow (air, medicated powder, etc.) into the lungs or into a body cavity.
insufflate	3.
	syl	in+suf+flate
	pron	<1ins^2flAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to breathe or blow upon (someone or something) as a ritual or sacramental act, esp. so as to symbolize the influence of the Holy Spirit.
insufflation	sub
	head	insufflate
	syl	in+suf+1fla+tion
	pos	n.
insufflator	sub
	head	insufflate
	syl	in+suf+2fla+tor
	pos	n.
insula	ety	Latin: literally, island
insulae	infl
	head	insula
	syl	in+su+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
insula	0.
	syl	in+su+la
	pron	<1insjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pyramid-shaped area of the brain within each cerebral hemisphere beneath parts of the frontal and temporal lobes. Also called: {island of Reil}.
insular	ety	C17: from Late Latin insul*_aris, from Latin insula island, #7isle 
insular	1.
	syl	in+su+lar
	pron	<1insjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an island.
insular	2.
	syl	in+su+lar
	pron	<1insjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	remote, detached, or aloof.
insular	3.
	syl	in+su+lar
	pron	<1insjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	illiberal or narrow-minded.
insular	4.
	syl	in+su+lar
	pron	<1insjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	isolated or separated.
insular	5.
	syl	in+su+lar
	pron	<1insjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an inhabitant of an island.
insularism	sub
	head	insular
	or	insularity
	syl	in+su+lar+ism
	pron	<2insju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
insularity	sub
	head	insular
	or	insularism
	syl	in+su+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2insju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
insularly	sub
	head	insular
	syl	in+su+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
insulate	ety	C16: from Late Latin insul*_atus: made into an island
insulate	1.
	syl	in+su+late
	pron	<1insju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or reduce the transmission of electricity, heat, or sound to or from (a body, device, or region) by surrounding with a nonconducting material.
insulate	2.
	syl	in+su+late
	pron	<1insju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to isolate or detach.
insulating tape	0.
	syl	in+su+lat+ing tape
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	adhesive tape, impregnated with a moisture-repelling substance, used to insulate exposed electrical conductors. U.S. name: {friction tape}.
insulation	1.
	syl	in+su+la+tion
	pron	<2insju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {in+sul+ant} (#!$Insj$ul$$nt). material used to insulate a body, device, or region.
insulation	2.
	syl	in+su+la+tion
	pron	<2insju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of insulating.
insulator	0.
	syl	in+su+la+tor
	pron	<1insju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any material or device that insulates, esp. a material with a very low electrical conductivity or thermal conductivity or something made of such a material.
insulin	ety	C20: from New Latin insula islet (of the pancreas)+{-#7in }
insulin	0.
	syl	in+su+lin
	pron	<1insjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein hormone, secreted in the pancreas by the islets of Langerhans, that controls the concentration of glucose in the blood. Insulin deficiency results in diabetes mellitus.
inshock	alt
	head	insulin reaction
	or	insulin reaction
	syl	in+shock
	pos	n.
insulin reaction	0.
	or	inshock
	syl	in+su+lin re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in a diabetic resulting from an overdose of insulin, causing a sharp drop in the blood sugar level with tremor, profuse sweating, and convulsions. See also {hyperinsulinism}.
insult	ety	C16: from Latin insult*_are to jump upon, from #7in -%2#7+ salt*_are to jump
insult	1.
	syl	in+sult
	pron	<in1s^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat, mention, or speak to rudely; offend; affront.
insult	2.
	syl	in+sult
	pron	<in1s^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to assault; attack.
insult	3.
	syl	in+sult
	pron	<1ins^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an offensive or contemptuous remark or action; affront; slight.
insult	4.
	syl	in+sult
	pron	<1ins^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing producing the effect of an affront.
	exam	1	some television is an insult to intelligence.
insult	5.
	syl	in+sult
	pron	<1ins^lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an injury or trauma.
insulter	sub
	head	insult
	syl	in+1sult+er
	pos	n.
insuperable	0.
	syl	in+su+per+a:ble
	pron	<in1su:p*r*bL>, <-pr*bL>, <-1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being overcome; insurmountable.
insuperability	sub
	head	insuperable
	or	insuperableness
	syl	in+2su+per+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insuperableness	sub
	head	insuperable
	or	insuperability
	syl	in+1su+per+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insuperably	sub
	head	insuperable
	syl	in+1su+per+a:bly
	pos	adv.
insupportable	1.
	syl	in+sup+port+a:ble
	pron	<2ins*1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being endured; intolerable; insufferable.
insupportable	2.
	syl	in+sup+port+a:ble
	pron	<2ins*1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being sup?!ported or justified; indefensible.
insupportableness	sub
	head	insupportable
	syl	in+sup+1port+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insupportably	sub
	head	insupportable
	syl	in+sup+1port+a:bly
	pos	adv.
insuppressible	0.
	syl	in+sup+press+i:ble
	pron	<2ins*1pres*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being suppressed, overcome, or muffled.
	exam	1	an insuppressible giggle.
insuppressibly	sub
	head	insuppressible
	syl	in+sup+1press+i:bly
	pos	adv.
insurance	1.a.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the act, system, or business of providing financial protection for property, life, health, etc., against specified contingencies, such as death, loss, or damage, and involving payment of regular premiums in return for a policy guaranteeing such protection.
insurance	1.b.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of having such protection.
insurance	1.c.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {insurance policy}. the policy providing such protection.
insurance	1.d.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the pecuniary amount of such protection.
insurance	1.e.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the premium payable in return for such protection.
insurance	1.f.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	insurance agent;
	exam	2	insurance company;
	exam	3	insurance stamp.
insurance	2.
	syl	in+sur+ance
	pron	<in1Su*r*ns>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a means of protecting or safeguarding against risk or injury.
insure	1.
	syl	in+sure
	pron	<in1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to guarantee or protect (against risk, loss, etc.).
	exam	1	we insured against disappointment by making an early reservation.
insure	2.
	syl	in+sure
	pron	<in1Su*>, <-1Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to issue (a person) with an insurance policy or take out an insurance policy (on).
	exam	1	his house was heavily insured against fire;
	exam	2	after all his car accidents the company refuses to insure@T him@T again.
	3.
	head	insure
	syl	:
	def	another@T word@T (esp.@T U.S.)@T for@T { {ensure} (senses 1, 2)}. {~} Also (rare) (for senses 1, 2): {ensure}.
insurable	sub
	head	insure
	syl	in+1sur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
insurability	sub
	head	insure
	syl	in+2sur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insured	1.
	syl	in+sured
	pron	<in1Su*d>, <-1Sc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered by insurance.
	exam	1	an insured risk.
insured	2.
	syl	in+sured
	pron	<in1Su*d>, <-1Sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the person, persons, or organization covered by an insurance policy.
insurer	1.
	syl	in+sur+er
	pron	<in1Su*r*>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or company offering insurance policies in return for premiums.
insurer	2.
	syl	in+sur+er
	pron	<in1Su*r*>, <-1Sc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that insures.
insurgence	0.
	syl	in+sur+gence
	pron	<in1sR:J*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	rebellion, uprising, or riot.
insurgent	ety	C18: from Latin insurg*_ens rising upon or against, from insurgere to rise up, from surgere to rise &- in+#!sur+gen+cy n.
insurgent	1.
	syl	in+sur+gent
	pron	<in1sR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rebellious or in revolt, as against a government in power or the civil authorities.
insurgent	2.
	syl	in+sur+gent
	pron	<in1sR:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes part in an uprising or rebellion; insurrectionist.
insurgent	3.
	syl	in+sur+gent
	pron	<in1sR:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	a person or group that rises in revolt against an established government or authority but whose conduct does not amount to belligerency.
insurmountable	0.
	syl	in+sur+mount+a:ble
	pron	<2ins*1maunt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being overcome; insuperable.
insurmountability	sub
	head	insurmountable
	or	insurmountableness
	syl	in+sur+2mount+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insurmountableness	sub
	head	insurmountable
	or	insurmountability
	syl	in+sur+1mount+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
insurrection	ety	C15: from Late Latin insurrecti*_o, from insurgere to rise up
insurrection	0.
	syl	in+sur+rec+tion
	pron	<2ins*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of rebelling against a government in power or the civil authorities; insurgency.
insurrectional	sub
	head	insurrection
	syl	in+sur+1rec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
insurrectionary	sub
	head	insurrection
	syl	in+sur+1rec+tion+ar:y
	pos	n. adj.
insurrectionism	sub
	head	insurrection
	syl	in+sur+1rec+tion+ism
	pos	n.
insurrectionist	sub
	head	insurrection
	syl	in+sur+1rec+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
insusceptible	0.
	syl	in+sus+cep+ti:ble
	pron	<2ins*1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	not capable of being affected (by); not susceptible (to).
insusceptibility	sub
	head	insusceptible
	syl	in+sus+2cep+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
insusceptibly	sub
	head	insusceptible
	syl	in+sus+1cep+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
inswing	0.
	syl	in+swing
	pron	<1in2swiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the movement of a bowled ball from off to leg through the air. Compare {outswing}.
inswinger	sub
	head	inswing
	syl	1in+2swing:er
	pos	n.
int	1.
	syl	int.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interest.
int	2.
	syl	int.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interim.
int	3.
	syl	int.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interior.
int	4.
	syl	int.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	internal.
int	5.
	syl	int.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Int}. international.
int	6.
	syl	int.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interpreter.
intact	ety	C15: from Latin intactus not touched, from tangere to touch
intact	0.
	syl	in+tact
	pron	<in1t@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	untouched or unimpaired; left complete or perfect.
intactness	sub
	head	intact
	syl	in+1tact+ness
	pos	n.
intaglio	ety	C17: from Italian, from intagliare to engrave, from tagliare to cut, from Late Latin t*_ali*_are; see #7tailor 
intaglios	infl
	head	intaglio
	or	intagli
	syl	in+tag+li:os
	pron	<-ljE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intagli	infl
	head	intaglio
	or	intaglios
	syl	in+tag+li
	pron	<-ljE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intaglio	1.
	syl	in+tag+li:o
	pron	<in1ta:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a seal, gem, etc., ornamented with a sunken or incised design, as opposed to a design in relief. Compare {cameo}.
intaglio	2.
	syl	in+tag+li:o
	pron	<in1ta:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of incised carving.
intaglio	3.
	syl	in+tag+li:o
	pron	<in1ta:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a design, figure, or ornamentation carved, engraved, or etched into the surface of the material used.
intaglio	4.
	syl	in+tag+li:o
	pron	<in1ta:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various printing techniques using an etched or engraved plate. The whole plate is smeared with ink, the surface wiped clean, and the ink in the recesses then transferred to the paper or other material.
intaglio	5.
	syl	in+tag+li:o
	pron	<in1ta:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an incised die used to make a design in relief.
intagliated	sub
	head	intaglio
	syl	in+tag+li+at+ed
	pron	<in1ta:li2Atid>
	pos	adj.
intake	1.
	syl	in+take
	pron	<1in2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or a quantity taken in.
	exam	1	an intake of students.
intake	2.
	syl	in+take
	pron	<1in2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking in.
intake	3.
	syl	in+take
	pron	<1in2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening through which fluid enters a duct or channel, esp. the air inlet of a jet engine.
intake	4.
	syl	in+take
	pron	<1in2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a ventilation shaft in a mine.
intake	5.
	syl	in+take
	pron	<1in2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a contraction or narrowing.
	exam	1	an intake in a garment.
intangible	1.
	syl	in+tan+gi:ble
	pron	<in1t@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being perceived by touch; impalpable.
intangible	2.
	syl	in+tan+gi:ble
	pron	<in1t@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	imprecise or unclear to the mind.
	exam	1	intangible ideas.
intangible	3.
	syl	in+tan+gi:ble
	pron	<in1t@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of property or a business asset
	def	saleable though not possessing intrinsic productive value.
intangible	4.
	syl	in+tan+gi:ble
	pron	<in1t@nJibL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is intangible.
intangibility	sub
	head	intangible
	or	intangibleness
	syl	in+2tan+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
intangibleness	sub
	head	intangible
	or	intangibility
	syl	in+1tan+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
intangibly	sub
	head	intangible
	syl	in+1tan+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
intarsia	ety	C19: changed from Italian intarsio 
intarsia	alt
	or	intarsia
	syl	in+tar+si:a
	pron	<1ta:si*>
	pos	n.
intarsia	1.
	or	intarsia
	syl	in+tar+si:a
	pron	<in1ta:si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative or pictorial mosaic of inlaid wood or sometimes ivory of a style developed in the Italian Renaissance and used esp. on wooden wall panels.
intarsia	2.
	or	intarsia
	syl	in+tar+si:a
	pron	<in1ta:si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of making such mosaics.
integer	ety	C16: from Latin: untouched, entire, from tangere to touch ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** untouched, entire, from tangere to touch ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** n. &- in+#!flat+er or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- in+#!flict+er or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** being ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** or young ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** his fears are deeply ingrained. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Maths. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** match. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** U.S. equivalent: internal revenue. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** red ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** distinguished ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** {-#7ol %1} ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
integer	ety	C17: from ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- in+#!spec+tion+al adj. &- in+#!spec+tive adj. ********************************************************************** a sergeant. &- in+#!spec+to+ral ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** a time, from ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Latin ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- in+struc+tress ($In#!str^k?!tr$Is) fem. n. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ~ Also (rare) ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (sense ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
integer	1.
	syl	in+te+ger
	pron	<1intiJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rational number that can be expressed as the sum or difference of a finite number of units, being a member of the set ...-3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3...
integer	2.
	syl	in+te+ger
	pron	<1intiJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual entity or whole unit.
infallibilism	0.
	syl	in+fal+li:bil:ism
	pron	<in1f@lib%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the principle of papal infallibility. &- {in+#!fal+li@.bil@.ist}. {in+@!fib@.u+#!lation}
installment plan	0.
	syl	in+stall+ment plan
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {hire-purchase. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 1)}. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** [C13: ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** less ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} modulation of the voice. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** modulation of the voice. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** etc.) not ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- {in+#!del@.i+cate+;y}
indemonstrable	0.
	syl	in+de+mon+stra:ble
	pron	<2indi1monstr*b$@l>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being demonstrated or proved. &- {@!in+de+@!mon+stra@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {@!in+de+#!mon+stra@.bly} Also called: {indention, indent. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} capable of acting for oneself or on one's own.
indeterminate sentence	0.
	syl	in+de+ter+min+ate sen+tence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a prison sentence the length of which depends on the prisoner's conduct. ********************************************************************** referred to. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** called: {fist}. a ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- {#!in+dex+less}
indexation	0.
	syl	in+dex+a:tion
	pron	<2indek1sAS*n>
	def	or the act of making wages, interest rates, etc., index-linked.
index-linked	0.
	syl	in+dex-linked
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wages, interest rates, etc.
	def	directly related to the cost-of-living index and rising accordingly. ********************************************************************** obtained.
index-linked	1.
	syl	in+dex-linked
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wages, interest rates, etc.
	def	Also called: {dogbane. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** tropical Asian climbing plant, ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** North American plant, ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
Indian meal	0.
	syl	In+di:an meal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn meal. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** North American grass, ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
Indian rope-trick	0.
	syl	In+di:an rope-trick
	pos	n.
	def	the supposed Indian feat of climbing an unsupported rope. ********************************************************************** {~} Also: {Indo-Aryan. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} Also called: {blinkers}. a device for indicating that a motor vehicle ********************************************************************** of property ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** $D. See {West Indies. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} (often foll. by ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Indian rope-trick	0.b.
	syl	In+di:an rope-trick
	pos	n.
	def	not at all good; poor.
Indian rope-trick	1.
	syl	In+di:an rope-trick
	pos	n.
	def	showing ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- {#!in+di+gence} &- {#!in+di+gent+ly}
indigo snake	0.
	syl	in+di+go snake
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-blue nonvenomous North American colubrid snake,
indirect question	0.
	syl	in+di+rect ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a question reported in indirect speech, as in Compare {direct question}.
indiscipline	0.
	syl	in+dis+ci+pline
	pron	<in1disiplin>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of discipline. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** not discreet; imprudent or tactless. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
indivertible	0.
	syl	in+di+vert+i:ble
	pron	<2ind#I1vR:tibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being diverted or turned aside. &- {@!in+di+#!vert+i@.bly} {@!in+di+#!vid+u@.al+ly} {Usage}. In careful speech and ********************************************************************** &- {@!in+di+@!vid@.u+#!a@.tion} &- {@!in+di+#!vid+u@.@!a+tor} &- {@!in+di+#!vis+i@.bly}
Indo-Aryan	1.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Indic} (def. 1). {~}
Indo-Aryan	2.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {Indic} (def. 2).
Indo-Aryan	3.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	a native speaker of an Indo-Aryan language. the reconstructed hypothetical parent language of this family.
Indo-Aryan	4.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	def	a member of ********************************************************************** building.
	exam	1	an indoor tennis court;
	exam	2	********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ch*^ateaux along the ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Indriidae.
woolly  	5.
	head	Indo-Aryan
	syl	woolly ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	to persuade or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** to initiate or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** {induction}. the property of an ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** brushless electric motor in which an ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** magnetic field created by the rotor current ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** +du+ing, +dued. a variant spelling of {endue. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** take alcoholic drink, esp. to excess. [C17: from Latin ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Declaration of Indulgence. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** of England giving ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ~}
Indo-Aryan	6.
	syl	In:do-Ar:y:an
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to designate as providing indulgence.
	exam	1	indulgenced prayers. **********************************************************************
industrial archaeology	0.
	syl	in+dus+tri:al ar+chae+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the study of past industrial machines, works, etc. &- {in+dus+tri@.al ar+chae+ol+o@.gist}
indwells	infl
	head	indwell
	syl	in+dwells
	pos	vb.
indwelling	infl
	head	indwell
	syl	in+dwell+ing
	pos	vb.
indwelt	infl
	head	indwell
	syl	in+dwelt.
	pos	vb.
indwell	1.
	syl	in+dwell
	pron	<in1dwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a spirit, principle, etc.
	def	to inhabit; suffuse.
indwell	2.
	syl	in+dwell
	pron	<in1dwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dwell; exist. &- {in+#!dwell+er} Also: {-in. indicating a chemical ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** be incapable of being effaced; ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** not resilient. &- in+e@.#!las+tic+al+ly} (often foll. by or an infinitive) not fit ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
inequable	0.
	syl	in+eq+ua:ble
	pron	<in1ekw*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	uneven; not uniform. ********************************************************************** {in+er+rant} ($in#!$er$$nt) less common words for ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** in+#!er+ran+cy, &- {in+#!er+ra@.bly}
inertia-reel seat-belt	0.
	syl	inertia-reel seat-belt
	pos	n.
	def	a type of car seat-belt in which the belt is free to unwind from a metal drum except when the drum locks as a result of rapid deceleration. {@!in+ex+#!act+ness ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} &- {in+#!ex+pli+ca@.bly} {@!in+ex+#!plain+a@.bly} &- {@!in+ex+#!press+i@.bly}
inexpungible	0.
	syl	in+ex+pung+i:ble
	pron	<2iniks1p^nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being expunged. **********************************************************************
infallibilism	0.
	syl	in+fal+li:bil:ism
	pron	<in1f@lib%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the principle of papal infallibility. &- {in+#!fal+li@.bilist}
infamise	alt
	head	infamize
	or	infamize
	syl	in+fam+ise
	pron	<1inf*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
infamize	0.
	or	infamise
	syl	in+fam+ize
	pron	<1inf*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make infamous. **********************************************************************
infant prodigy	0.
	syl	in+fant prod:i+gy
	pos	n.
	def	an exceptionally talented child. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (often foll. by possessed by ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
infant prodigy	1.
	syl	in+fant prod:i+gy
	pos	n.
	def	to cause infection ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** to affect or become affected with a ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
infant prodigy	2.
	syl	in+fant prod:i+gy
	pos	n.
	def	causing or transmitting infection ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** a virus, characterized by ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** in+#!fer+ra@.ble,
integral	1.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	being an essential part (of); intrinsic (to).
integral	2.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	intact; entire.
integral	3.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed of con?!stituent parts; united.
integral	4.a.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving an integral.
integral	4.b.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or being an integer.
integral	5.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the sum of a large number of infinitesimally small quantities, summed either between stated limits ({definite integral}) or in the absence of limits ({indefinite integral}) . Symbol.
	exam	1	#s#800427 .
integral	6.
	syl	in+te+gral
	pron	<1intigr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete thing; whole. &- {in+te+gral@.i+ty} (@!$Int$I#!gr@al$It$I) &- {#!in+te+gral+ly}
integral calculus	0.
	syl	in+te+gral cal+cu+lus
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of calculus concerned with the determination of integrals and their application to the solution of differential equations, the determination of areas and volumes, etc. Compare {differential calculus}.
integrand	ety	C19: from Latin: to be integrated
integrand	0.
	syl	in+te+grand
	pron	<1inti2gr@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical function to be integrated.
integrant	1.
	syl	in+te+grant
	pron	<1int*gr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	part of a whole; integral; constituent.
integrant	2.
	syl	in+te+grant
	pron	<1int*gr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an integrant thing or part.
integrate	ety	C17: from Latin integr*_are; see #7integer 
integrate	1.
	syl	in+te+grate
	pron	<1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or be made into a whole; incorporate or be incorporated.
integrate	2.
	syl	in+te+grate
	pron	<1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to designate (a school, park, etc.) for use by all races or groups; desegregate.
integrate	3.
	syl	in+te+grate
	pron	<1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to amalgamate or mix (a racial or religious group) with an existing community.
integrate	4.
	syl	in+te+grate
	pron	<1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to perform an integration on (a quantity, expression, etc.). {~} (#!$Int$Igr$It).
integrate	5.
	syl	in+te+grate
	pron	<1inti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	made up of parts; integrated.
integrable	sub
	head	integrate
	syl	in+te+gra:ble
	pron	<1int*gr*bL>
	pos	adj.
integrability	sub
	head	integrate
	syl	in+te+gra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
integrative	sub
	head	integrate
	syl	in+te+2gra+tive
	pos	adj.
integrated circuit	0.
	syl	in+te+grat+ed cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a very small electronic circuit consisting of an assembly of elements made from a chip of semiconducting material, such as crystalline silicon.
integration	1.
	syl	in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2inti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of combining or adding parts to make a unified whole.
integration	2.
	syl	in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2inti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of amalgamat?!ing a racial or religious group with an existing commu?!nity.
integration	3.
	syl	in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2inti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of previously racially segregated social facilities into a nonsegregated system.
integration	4.
	syl	in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2inti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	organization into a unified pattern, esp. of different aspects of the personality into a hierarchical system of functions.
integration	5.
	syl	in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2inti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the assimilation of nutritive material by the body during the process of anabolism.
integration	6.
	syl	in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2inti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an operation used in calculus in which the integral of a function or variable is determined; the inverse of differentiation.
integrationist	sub
	head	integration
	syl	in+te+1gra+tion+ist
	pos	n.
integrator	1.
	syl	in+te+gra+tor
	pron	<1inti2grAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that integrates, esp. a mechanical instrument that determines the value of a definite integral, as the area under a curve. See also {planimeter}.
integrator	2.a.
	syl	in+te+gra+tor
	pron	<1inti2grAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arithmetic component with two input variables, and whose output variable is proportional to the integral of with respect to
integrator	2.b.
	syl	in+te+gra+tor
	pron	<1inti2grAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arithmetic component whose output variable is proportional to the integral of the input variable with respect to elapsed time.
integrity	ety	C15: from Latin integrit*_as; see #7integer 
integrity	1.
	syl	in+teg+ri:ty
	pron	<in1tegriti>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to moral principles; honesty.
integrity	2.
	syl	in+teg+ri:ty
	pron	<in1tegriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being unimpaired; soundness.
integrity	3.
	syl	in+teg+ri:ty
	pron	<in1tegriti>
	pos	n.
	def	unity; wholeness.
integument	ety	C17: from Latin integumentum, from tegere to cover &- in+@!teg@.u+#!ment+al or in+@!teg@.u+#!men+ta@.ry adj.
integument	0.
	syl	in+teg:u+ment
	pron	<in1tegjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any outer protective layer or covering, such as a cuticle, seed coat, rind, or shell.
intellect	ety	C14: from Latin intellectus comprehension, intellect, from intellegere to understand; see #7intelli?!gence 
intellect	1.
	syl	in+tel+lect
	pron	<1inti2lekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for understanding, thinking, and reasoning, as distinct from feeling or wishing.
intellect	2.
	syl	in+tel+lect
	pron	<1inti2lekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mind or intelligence, esp. a brilliant one.
	exam	1	his intellect is wasted on that job.
intellect	3.
	syl	in+tel+lect
	pron	<1inti2lekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person possessing a brilliant mind; brain.
intellect	4.
	syl	in+tel+lect
	pron	<1inti2lekt>
	pos	n.
	def	those possessing the greatest mental power.
	exam	1	the intellect of a nation.
intellective	sub
	head	intellect
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tive
	pos	adj.
intellectively	sub
	head	intellect
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
intellection	1.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tion
	pron	<2inti1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mental activity; thought.
intellection	2.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tion
	pron	<2inti1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea or thought. &- {@!in+tel+#!lec+tive}
intellectual	1.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu:al
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the intellect, as opposed to the emotions.
intellectual	2.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu:al
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing to or characteristic of people with a developed intellect.
	exam	1	intellectual literature.
intellectual	3.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu:al
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or enjoying mental activity.
intellectual	4.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu:al
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys mental activity and has highly developed tastes in art, literature, etc.
intellectual	5.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu:al
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses or works with his intellect.
intellectual	6.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu:al
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly intelligent person.
intellectuality	sub
	head	intellectual
	or	intellectualness
	syl	in+tel+2lec+tu+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
intellectualness	sub
	head	intellectual
	or	intellectuality
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tu+al+ness
	pos	n.
intellectually	sub
	head	intellectual
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
intellectualism	1.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu+al+ism
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	development and exercise of the intellect.
intellectualism	2.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu+al+ism
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the placing of excessive value on the intellect, esp. with disregard for the emotions.
intellectualism	3.
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu+al+ism
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that reason is the ultimate criterion of knowledge.
intellectualist	sub
	head	intellectualism
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tu+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
intellectualistic	sub
	head	intellectualism
	syl	in+tel+2lec+tu+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
intellectualistically	sub
	head	intellectualism
	syl	in+tel+2lec+tu+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
intellectualise	alt
	head	intellectualize
	or	intellectualize
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu+al+ise
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
intellectualize	1.
	or	intellectualise
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu+al+ize
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become intellectual.
intellectualize	2.
	or	intellectualise
	syl	in+tel+lec+tu+al+ize
	pron	<2inti1lekCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or consider in an intellectual way; rationalize.
intellectualization	sub
	head	intellectualize
	or	intellectualisation
	syl	in+tel+2lec+tu+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
intellectualisation	sub
	head	intellectualize
	or	intellectualization
	syl	in+tel+2lec+tu+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
intellectualizer	sub
	head	intellectualize
	or	intellectualiser
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tu+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
intellectualiser	sub
	head	intellectualize
	or	intellectualizer
	syl	in+tel+1lec+tu+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
intelligence	ety	C14: from Latin intellegentia, from intellegere to discern, comprehend, literally: choose between, from #7inter -#7+ legere to choose &- in+@!tel+li+#!gen+tial adj.
intelligence	1.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for understanding; ability to perceive and comprehend meaning.
intelligence	2.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	good mental capacity.
	exam	1	a person of intelligence.
intelligence	3.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	news; information.
intelligence	4.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	military information about enemies, spies, etc.
intelligence	5.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or department that gathers or deals with such information.
intelligence	6.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an intelligent being, esp. one that is not embodied.
intelligence	7.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to intelli?!gence.
	exam	1	an intelli?!gence network.
intelligence quotient	0.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence quo+tient
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the intelligence of an individual derived from results obtained from specially designed tests. The quotient is traditionally derived by dividing an individual's actual age by his mental age and multiplying the result by 100. Abbrev.: {I.Q}.
intelligencer	0.
	syl	in+tel+li+genc+er
	pron	<in1teliJ*ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an informant or spy.
intelligence test	0.
	syl	in+tel+li+gence test
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of tests designed to assess the stage of mental development of a person. See also {Binet-Simon scale}.
intelligent	1.
	syl	in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<in1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or indicating intelligence.
intelligent	2.
	syl	in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<in1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having high intelligence; clever.
intelligent	3.
	syl	in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<in1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating high intelligence; perceptive.
	exam	1	an intelligent guess.
intelligent	4.
	syl	in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<in1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	guided by intellectual rather than emotional principles; rational.
intelligent	5.
	syl	in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<in1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	having knowledge or information.
	exam	1	they were intelligent of his whereabouts.
intelligently	sub
	head	intelligent
	syl	in+1tel+li+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
intelligentsia	ety	C20: from Russian intelligentsiya, from Latin intellegentia #7intelligence 
intelligentsia	0.
	syl	in+tel+li+gent+si:a
	pron	<in2teli1Jentsi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the educated or intellectual people in a society or commu?!nity.
intelligible	ety	C14: from Latin intellegibilis; see #7intellect 
intelligible	1.
	syl	in+tel+li+gi+ble
	pron	<in1teliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be understood; comprehensible.
intelligible	2.
	syl	in+tel+li+gi+ble
	pron	<in1teliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	capable of being apprehended by the mind or intellect alone.
intelligibility	sub
	head	intelligible
	or	intelligibleness
	syl	in+2tel+li+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
intelligibleness	sub
	head	intelligible
	or	intelligibility
	syl	in+1tel+li+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
intelligibly	sub
	head	intelligible
	syl	in+1tel+li+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
Intelsat	0.
	syl	In+tel+sat
	pron	<1intel2s@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four series of communications satellites operated by the International Telecommunications Satellite Consortium.
intemerate	ety	C15: from Latin intemer*_atus undefiled, pure, from {#7in -%1}#7+ temer*_are to darken, violate, from temere rashly
intemerate	0.
	syl	in+tem+er+ate
	pron	<in1tem*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not defiled; pure; unsullied.
intemerately	sub
	head	intemerate
	syl	in+1tem+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
intemerateness	sub
	head	intemerate
	syl	in+1tem+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
intemperate	1.
	syl	in+tem+per+ate
	pron	<in1temp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	consuming alcoholic drink habitually or to excess.
intemperate	2.
	syl	in+tem+per+ate
	pron	<in1temp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging bodily appetites to excess; immoderate.
intemperate	3.
	syl	in+tem+per+ate
	pron	<in1temp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained.
	exam	1	intemperate rage.
intemperate	4.
	syl	in+tem+per+ate
	pron	<in1temp*rit>, <-prit>
	pos	adj.
	def	extreme or severe.
	exam	1	an intemperate climate.
intend	ety	C14: from Latin intendere to stretch forth, give one's attention to, from tendere to stretch
intend	1.
	syl	in+tend
	pron	<in1tend>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to propose or plan (something or to do something); have in mind; mean.
intend	2.
	syl	in+tend
	pron	<in1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to design or destine (for a certain purpose, person, etc.).
	exam	1	that shot was intended for the President.
intend	3.
	syl	in+tend
	pron	<in1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mean to express or indicate.
	exam	1	what do his words intend??
intend	4.
	syl	in+tend
	pron	<in1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a purpose as specified; mean.
	exam	1	he intends well.
intend	5.
	syl	in+tend
	pron	<in1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to direct or turn (the attention, eyes, etc.).
intender	sub
	head	intend
	syl	in+1tend+er
	pos	n.
intendance	1.
	syl	in+tend+ance
	pron	<in1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various public departments, esp. in France.
intendance	2.
	syl	in+tend+ance
	pron	<in1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {superintend?!ence}.
intendancy	1.
	syl	in+tend+an+cy
	pron	<in1tend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the position or work of an intendant.
intendancy	2.
	syl	in+tend+an+cy
	pron	<in1tend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	intendants collectively.
intendancy	3.
	syl	in+tend+an+cy
	pron	<in1tend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the district or area administered by an intendant.
intendant	1.
	syl	in+tend+ant
	pron	<in1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a provincial or colonial official of France, Spain, or Portugal.
intendant	2.
	syl	in+tend+ant
	pron	<in1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior administrator in some countries, esp. in Latin America.
intendant	3.
	syl	in+tend+ant
	pron	<in1tend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a superintendent or manager.
intended	1.
	syl	in+tend+ed
	pron	<in1tendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	planned or future.
intended	2.
	syl	in+tend+ed
	pron	<in1tendid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person whom one is to marry; fianc*'e or fianc*'ee.
intendment	1.
	syl	in+tend+ment
	pron	<in1tendm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the meaning of something as fixed or understood by the law.
intendment	2.
	syl	in+tend+ment
	pron	<in1tendm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	intention, design, or purpose.
intenerate	ety	C16: from #7in -%2#7+ Latin tener delicate, {#7tender %1}
intenerate	0.
	syl	in+ten+er+ate
	pron	<in1ten*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to soften or make tender.
inteneration	sub
	head	intenerate
	syl	in+2ten+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
intens	1.
	syl	intens.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	intensifier.
intens	2.
	syl	intens.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	intensive.
intense	ety	C14: from Latin intensus stretched, from intendere to stretch out; see #7intend 
intense	1.
	syl	in+tense
	pron	<in1tens>
	pos	adj.
	def	of extreme force, strength, degree, or amount.
	exam	1	intense heat.
intense	2.
	syl	in+tense
	pron	<in1tens>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by deep or forceful feelings.
	exam	1	an intense person.
intensely	sub
	head	intense
	syl	in+1tense+ly
	pos	adv.
intenseness	sub
	head	intense
	syl	in+1tense+ness
	pos	n.
intensifier	1.
	syl	in+ten+si+fi+er
	pron	<in1tensi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that intensifies.
intensifier	2.
	syl	in+ten+si+fi+er
	pron	<in1tensi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, esp. an adjective or adverb, that has little semantic content of its own but that serves to intensify the meaning of the word or phrase that it modifies.
	exam	1	awfully
intensifier	3.
	syl	in+ten+si+fi+er
	pron	<in1tensi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, esp. one containing silver or uranium, used to increase the density of a photographic film or plate. Compare { {reducer} (sense 1)}.
intensifies	infl
	head	intensify
	syl	in+ten+si+fies
	pos	vb.
intensifying	infl
	head	intensify
	syl	in+ten+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
intensified	infl
	head	intensify
	syl	in+ten+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
intensify	1.
	syl	in+ten+si+fy
	pron	<in1tensi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become intense or more intense.
intensify	2.
	syl	in+ten+si+fy
	pron	<in1tensi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the density of (a photographic film or plate).
intensification	sub
	head	intensify
	syl	in+2ten+si+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
intension	1.
	syl	in+ten+sion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the set of characteristics, attributes, or properties that distinguish the referent or referents of a given word: thus, the intension of is the set containing the characteristics and Compare { {extension} (sense 11)}.
intension	2.
	syl	in+ten+sion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {intensity, determination}, or {intensification}.
intensional	sub
	head	intension
	syl	in+1ten+sion+al
	pos	adj.
intensionally	sub
	head	intension
	syl	in+1ten+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
intensities	infl
	head	intensity
	syl	in+ten+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intensity	1.
	syl	in+ten+si:ty
	pron	<in1tensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being intense.
intensity	2.
	syl	in+ten+si:ty
	pron	<in1tensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme force, degree, or amount.
intensity	3.a.
	syl	in+ten+si:ty
	pron	<in1tensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of field strength or of the energy transmitted by radiation. See {radiant intensity, luminous intensity}.
intensity	3.b.
	syl	in+ten+si:ty
	pron	<in1tensiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	of sound in a specified direction
	def	the average rate of flow of sound energy, usually in watts, for one period through unit area at right angles to the specified direction. Symbol.
	exam	1	I
intensive	1.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by intensity.
	exam	1	intensive training.
intensive	2.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually in combination
	def	using one factor of production proportionately more than others, as specified.
	exam	1	capital-intensive;
	exam	2	labour-intensive.
intensive	3.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	involving or farmed using large amounts of capital or labour. Compare { {extensive} (sense 3)}.
intensive	4.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a grammatical intensifier.
intensive	5.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to a class of pronouns used to emphasize a noun or personal pronoun, such as in the sentence In English, intensive pronouns are identical in form with reflexive pro?!nouns.
intensive	6.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to intension.
intensive	7.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or relating to a property, measurement, etc., that is independent of mass. Compare { {extensive} (sense 4)}.
intensive	8.
	syl	in+ten+sive
	pron	<in1tensiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an intensifier or intensive pronoun or grammatical construction.
intensively	sub
	head	intensive
	syl	in+1ten+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
intensiveness	sub
	head	intensive
	syl	in+1ten+sive+ness
	pos	n.
intensive care	0.
	syl	in+ten+sive care
	pos	n.
	def	extensive and continual care and treatment provided for an acutely ill patient, usually in a specially designated section ({intensive care unit}) of a hospital.
intent	ety	C13 (in the sense: intention): from Late Latin intentus aim, intent, from Latin: a stretching out; see #7intend 
intent	1.
	syl	in+tent
	pron	<in1tent>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is intended; aim; purpose; design.
intent	2.
	syl	in+tent
	pron	<in1tent>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of intending.
intent	3.
	syl	in+tent
	pron	<in1tent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the will or purpose with which one does an act.
intent	4.
	syl	in+tent
	pron	<in1tent>
	pos	n.
	def	implicit meaning; connotation.
to all intents and purposes	5.
	head	intent
	syl	to all intents and purposes.
	def	for all practical purposes; virtually.
intent	6.
	syl	in+tent
	pron	<in1tent>
	pos	adj.
	def	firmly fixed; determined; concentrated.
	exam	1	an intent look.
intent	7.
	syl	in+tent
	pron	<in1tent>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by on or upon
	def	having the fixed intention (of); directing one's mind or energy (to).
	exam	1	intent on committing a crime.
intently	sub
	head	intent
	syl	in+1tent+ly
	pos	adv.
intentness	sub
	head	intent
	syl	in+1tent+ness
	pos	n.
intention	1.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a purpose or goal; aim.
	exam	1	it is his intention to reform.
intention	2.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of intending.
intention	3.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the resolve or design with which a person does or refrains from doing an act, a necessary ingredient of certain offences.
intention	4.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a natural healing process, as by {first intention}, in which the edges of a wound cling together with no tissue between, or by {second intention}, in which the wound edges adhere with granulation tissue.
intention	5.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	design or purpose with respect to a proposal of marriage (esp. in the phrase {honourable intentions}) .
intention	6.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {meaning} or {intentness}.
intention	7.
	syl	in+ten+tion
	pron	<in1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {intension} (sense 1).
intentional	1.
	syl	in+ten+tion+al
	pron	<in1tenS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed by or expressing intention; deliberate.
intentional	2.
	syl	in+ten+tion+al
	pron	<in1tenS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to intention or purpose.
intentional	3.a.
	syl	in+ten+tion+al
	pron	<in1tenS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to appearance or phenomenal being.
intentional	3.b.
	syl	in+ten+tion+al
	pron	<in1tenS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the capacity of the mind to refer to different kinds of objects.
intentionality	sub
	head	intentional
	syl	in+2ten+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
intentionally	sub
	head	intentional
	syl	in+1ten+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inter	ety	C14: from Old French enterrer, from Latin {#7in -%2}#7+ terra earth
inters	infl
	head	inter
	syl	in+ters
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interring	infl
	head	inter
	syl	in+ter+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interred	infl
	head	inter
	syl	in+terred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inter	0.
	syl	in+ter
	pron	<in1tR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a body, etc.) in the earth; bury, esp. with funeral rites.
inter	0.
	syl	inter.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intermediate. |&2395|
inter-	ety	from Latin
inter-	1.
	syl	in:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	between or among.
	exam	1	international.
inter-	2.
	syl	in:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	together, mutually, or reciprocally.
	exam	1	interdependent;
	exam	2	interchange.
interact	0.
	syl	in:ter+act
	pron	<2int*r1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act on or in close relation with each other.
interaction	1.
	syl	in:ter+ac+tion
	pron	<2int*r1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mutual or reciprocal action or influence.
interaction	2.
	syl	in:ter+ac+tion
	pron	<2int*r1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the transfer of energy between elementary particles, between a particle and a field, or between fields. See {strong interaction, electromagnetic interaction, gravitational interaction}, and {weak interaction}.
interactional	sub
	head	interaction
	syl	in:ter+1ac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
interactive	1.
	syl	in:ter+ac+tive
	pron	<2int*r1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowing or relating to continuous two-way transfer of information between a computer and its user.
interactive	2.
	syl	in:ter+ac+tive
	pron	<2int*r1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more persons, forces, etc.
	def	acting upon or in close relation with each other; interacting.
interactivity	sub
	head	interactive
	syl	in:ter+ac+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
inter alia	0.
	syl	in+ter a:li:a
	pron	Latin. <1int*r> <1Ali*>
	pos	adv.
	def	among other things.
inter alios	0.
	syl	in+ter a:li+os
	pron	Latin. <1int*r> <1Ali*us>
	pos	adv.
	def	among other people.
interatomic	0.
	syl	in:ter+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2int*r*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or occurring between or among atoms. Compare {intra-atomic}.
interbedded	0.
	syl	in:ter+bed+ded
	pron	<2int*1bedid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	occurring between beds, esp. (of laval rock) occurring between strata of a different origin.
interbrain	0.
	syl	in:ter+brain
	pron	<1int*2brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a nontechnical word for {diencephalon}.
interbreeds	infl
	head	interbreed
	syl	in:ter+breeds
	pos	vb.
interbreeding	infl
	head	interbreed
	syl	in:ter+breed+ing
	pos	vb.
interbred	infl
	head	interbreed
	syl	in:ter+bred.
	pos	vb.
interbreed	1.
	syl	in:ter+breed
	pron	<2int*1brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breed within a single family or strain so as to produce particu?!lar characteristics in the offspring.
interbreed	2.
	syl	in:ter+breed
	pron	<2int*1brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	another term for { {crossbreed} (sense 1)}.
intercalary	ety	C17: from Latin intercal*_arius; see #7intercalate  &- @!in@.ter+ca+#!lar@.i+ly adv.
intercalary	1.
	syl	in:ter+ca+lar:y
	pron	<in1tR:k*l*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a day, month, etc.
	def	inserted in the calendar.
intercalary	2.
	syl	in:ter+ca+lar:y
	pron	<in1tR:k*l*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a particular year
	def	having one or more days inserted.
intercalary	3.
	syl	in:ter+ca+lar:y
	pron	<in1tR:k*l*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	inserted, introduced, or interpolated.
intercalate	ety	C17: from Latin intercal*_are to insert, proclaim that a day has been insert?!ed, from #7inter -#7+ cal*_are to proclaim
intercalate	1.
	syl	in:ter+ca+late
	pron	<in1tR:k*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (one or more days) into the calendar.
intercalate	2.
	syl	in:ter+ca+late
	pron	<in1tR:k*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpolate or insert.
intercalation	sub
	head	intercalate
	syl	in:2ter+ca+1la+tion
	pos	n.
intercalative	sub
	head	intercalate
	syl	in:1ter+ca+la+tive
	pos	adj.
intercede	ety	C16: from Latin interc*_edere to intervene, from #7inter -#7+ c*_edere to move
intercede	1.
	syl	in:ter+cede
	pron	<2int*1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to come between parties or act as mediator or advocate.
	exam	1	to intercede in the strike.
intercede	2.
	syl	in:ter+cede
	pron	<2int*1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Roman history. of a tribune or other magistrate
	def	to interpose a veto.
interceder	sub
	head	intercede
	syl	in:ter+1ced+er
	pos	n.
intercellular	0.
	syl	in:ter+cel+lu+lar
	pron	<2int*1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	between or among cells.
	exam	1	intercellular fluid.
intercept	ety	C16: from Latin intercipere to seize before arrival, from #7inter -#7+ capere to take
intercept	1.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<2int*1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop, deflect, or seize on the way from one place to another; prevent from arriving or proceeding.
intercept	2.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<2int*1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to seize or cut off (a pass) on its way from one opponent to another.
intercept	3.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<2int*1sept>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to cut off, mark off, or bound (some part of a line, curve, plane, or surface).
intercept	4.a.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<1int*2sept>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a point at which two figures intersect.
intercept	4.b.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<1int*2sept>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the distance from the origin to the point at which a line, curve, or surface cuts a coordinate axis.
intercept	4.c.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<1int*2sept>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an intercepted segment.
intercept	5.
	syl	in:ter+cept
	pron	<1int*2sept>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport, U.S.
	def	the act of intercepting an opponent's pass.
interception	sub
	head	intercept
	syl	in:ter+1cep+tion
	pos	n.
interceptive	sub
	head	intercept
	syl	in:ter+1cep+tive
	pos	adj.
intercepter	alt
	head	interceptor
	or	interceptor
	syl	in:ter+cept+er
	pron	<2int*1sept*>
	pos	n.
interceptor	1.
	or	intercepter
	syl	in:ter+cep+tor
	pron	<2int*1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that intercepts.
interceptor	2.
	or	intercepter
	syl	in:ter+cep+tor
	pron	<2int*1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast highly manoeuvrable fighter aircraft used to intercept enemy aircraft.
intercession	ety	C16: from Latin intercessio; see #7intercede  &- @!in@.ter+#!ces+sion+al or @!in@.ter+#!ces+so@.ry adj. &- @!in@.ter+#!ces+sor n. &- @!in@.ter+ces+#!so+ri+al adj.
intercession	1.
	syl	in:ter+ces+sion
	pron	<2int*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of interceding.
intercession	2.
	syl	in:ter+ces+sion
	pron	<2int*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interceding or offering petitionary prayer to God on behalf of others.
intercession	3.
	syl	in:ter+ces+sion
	pron	<2int*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	such petitionary prayer.
intercession	4.
	syl	in:ter+ces+sion
	pron	<2int*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman history.
	def	the interposing of a veto by a tribune or other magistrate.
interchange	1.
	syl	in:ter+change
	pron	<2int*1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change places or cause to change places; alternate; exchange; switch. {~} (#!$Int$$@!t#se$Ind#f).
interchange	2.
	syl	in:ter+change
	pron	<2int*1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of interchanging; exchange or alternation.
interchange	3.
	syl	in:ter+change
	pron	<2int*1CAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	a motorway junction of interconnecting roads and bridges designed to prevent streams of traffic crossing one another.
interchangeable	sub
	head	interchange
	syl	in:ter+1change+a:ble
	pos	adj.
interchangeability	sub
	head	interchange
	or	interchangeableness
	syl	in:ter+2change+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
interchangeableness	sub
	head	interchange
	or	interchangeability
	syl	in:ter+1change+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
interchangeably	sub
	head	interchange
	syl	in:ter+1change+a:bly
	pos	adv.
interclavicle	0.
	syl	in:ter+clav:i+cle
	pron	<2int*1kl@vikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a membrane bone between and beneath the clavicles, present in some fossil amphibians, all reptiles except snakes, and monotremes.
interclavicular	sub
	head	interclavicle
	syl	in:ter+cla+vic:u+lar
	pron	<2int*kl*1vikjul*>
	pos	adj.
intercolumniation	ety	C17: from Latin intercolumnium space between two columns
intercolumniation	1.
	syl	in:ter+co+lum+ni:a+tion
	pron	<2int*k*2l^mni1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the horizontal distance between two adjacent columns.
intercolumniation	2.
	syl	in:ter+co+lum+ni:a+tion
	pron	<2int*k*2l^mni1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the system of spacing for a set of columns.
intercolumnar	sub
	head	intercolumniation
	syl	in:ter+co+1lum+nar
	pos	adj.
intercom	ety	C20: short for #7intercommunication 
intercom	0.
	syl	in:ter+com
	pron	<1int*2kom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an internal telephone system for communicating within a building, aircraft, etc.
intercommunicate	1.
	syl	in:ter+com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<2int*k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to communicate mutually.
intercommunicate	2.
	syl	in:ter+com+mu+ni+cate
	pron	<2int*k*1mju:ni2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to interconnect, as two rooms, etc.
intercommunicable	sub
	head	intercommunicate
	syl	in:ter+com+1mu+ni+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
intercommunicability	sub
	head	intercommunicate
	syl	in:ter+com+2mu+ni+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
intercommunication	sub
	head	intercommunicate
	syl	in:ter+com+2mu+ni+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
intercommunicative	sub
	head	intercommunicate
	syl	in:ter+com+1mu+ni+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
intercommunicator	sub
	head	intercommunicate
	syl	in:ter+com+1mu+ni+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
intercommunion	0.
	syl	in:ter+com+mun+ion
	pron	<2int*k*1mju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	association between Churches, involving esp. mutual reception of Holy Communion.
intercontinental ballistic missile	0.
	syl	in:ter+con+ti+nen+tal bal+lis+tic mis+sile
	pron	<2int*2konti1nentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a missile that follows a ballistic trajectory and has the range to carry a nuclear bomb between continents. Abbrev.: {ICBM}
intercostal	ety	C16: via New Latin from Latin #7inter -#7+ costa rib
intercostal	0.
	syl	in:ter+cos+tal
	pron	<2int*1kostL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	between the ribs.
	exam	1	intercostal muscles.
intercourse	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin intercursus business, from Latin intercurrere to run between, from currere to run
intercourse	1.
	syl	in:ter+course
	pron	<1int*2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	communication or exchange between individuals; mutual dealings.
intercourse	2.
	syl	in:ter+course
	pron	<1int*2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sexual intercourse}.
intercrop	1.
	syl	in:ter+crop
	pron	<2int*1krop>
	pos	n.
	def	a crop grown between the rows of another crop.
intercrops	infl
	head	intercrop
	syl	in:ter+crops
	pos	vb.
intercropping	infl
	head	intercrop
	syl	in:ter+crop+ping
	pos	vb.
intercropped	infl
	head	intercrop
	syl	in:ter+cropped.
	pos	vb.
intercrop	2.
	syl	in:ter+crop
	pron	<2int*1krop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow (one crop) between the rows of (another).
intercross	0.
	syl	in:ter+cross
	pron	<2int*1kros>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	another word for {crossbreed}.
intercurrent	1.
	syl	in:ter+cur+rent
	pron	<2int*1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring during or in between; intervening.
intercurrent	2.
	syl	in:ter+cur+rent
	pron	<2int*1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of a disease
	def	occurring during the course of another disease.
intercurrence	sub
	head	intercurrent
	syl	in:ter+1cur+rence
	pos	n.
intercurrently	sub
	head	intercurrent
	syl	in:ter+1cur+rent+ly
	pos	adv.
intercuts	infl
	head	intercut
	syl	in:ter+cuts
	pos	vb.
intercutting	infl
	head	intercut
	syl	in:ter+cut+ting
	pos	vb.
intercut	infl
	syl	in:ter+cut.
	pos	vb.
intercut	0.
	syl	in:ter+cut
	pron	<2int*1k^t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Films.
	def	another word for {crosscut}.
interdental	1.
	syl	in:ter+den+tal
	pron	<2int*1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated between teeth.
interdental	2.
	syl	in:ter+den+tal
	pron	<2int*1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a consonant
	def	pronounced with the tip of the tongue lying between the upper and lower front teeth, as for the sounds in English and
interdentally	sub
	head	interdental
	syl	in:ter+1den+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
interdict	ety	C13: from Latin interdictum prohibition, from interd*_icere to forbid, from #7inter -+ d*_icere to say
interdict	1.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<1int*2dikt>, <-2dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the exclusion of a person or all persons in a particular place from certain sacraments and other benefits, although not from communion.
interdict	2.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<1int*2dikt>, <-2dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	any order made by a court or official prohibiting an act.
interdict	3.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<1int*2dikt>, <-2dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	an order having the effect of an injunction.
interdict	4.a.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<1int*2dikt>, <-2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an order of a praetor command?!ing or forbidding an act.
interdict	4.b.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<1int*2dikt>, <-2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the procedure by which this order was sought.
interdict	5.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<2int*1dikt>, <-1dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place under legal or ecclesiastical sanction; prohibit; forbid.
interdict	6.
	syl	in:ter+dict
	pron	<2int*1dikt>, <-1dIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to destroy (an enemy's lines of communication) by firepower.
interdictive	sub
	head	interdict
	or	interdictory
	syl	in:ter+1dic+tive
	pos	adj.
interdictory	sub
	head	interdict
	or	interdictive
	syl	in:ter+1dic+to:ry
	pos	adj.
interdictively	sub
	head	interdict
	syl	in:ter+1dic+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
interdictor	sub
	head	interdict
	syl	in:ter+1dic+tor
	pos	n.
interdiction	1.
	syl	in:ter+dic+tion
	pron	<2int*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interdicting or state of being interdicted.
interdiction	2.
	syl	in:ter+dic+tion
	pron	<2int*1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interdict.
interdict list	0.
	syl	in:ter+dict list
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Indian list}.
interdigitate	ety	C19: from #7inter -+Latin digitus (see #7digit) + -#7ate %1
interdigitate	0.
	syl	in:ter+dig:i+tate
	pron	<2int*1diJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to interlock like the fingers of clasped hands.
interdisciplinary	0.
	syl	in:ter+dis+ci+pli+nar:y
	pron	<2int*1disiplin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving two or more academic disciplines.
interest	ety	C15: from Latin: it concerns, from interesse; from #7inter -#7+ esse to be
interest	1.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of curiosity about or concern with something or someone.
interest	2.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of stimulating such a sense.
	exam	1	to have great interest.
interest	3.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of such stimulation.
interest	4.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	something in which one is interested; a hobby or pursuit.
interest	5.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	benefit; advantage.
	exam	1	in one's own interest.
interest	6.a.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a right, share, or claim, esp. in a business or property.
interest	6.b.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the business, property, etc., in which a person has such concern.
interest	7.a.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge for the use of credit or borrowed money.
interest	7.b.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	such a charge expressed as a percentage per time unit of the sum borrowed or used.
interest	8.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a section of a community, etc., whose members have common aims.
	exam	1	we must not offend the landed interest.
declare an interest	9.
	head	interest
	syl	declare an interest.
	def	to make known one's connection, esp. a prejudicial connection, with an affair.
interest	10.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse or excite the curiosity or concern of.
interest	11.
	syl	in+ter+est
	pron	<1intrist>, <-t*rist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become involved in something; concern.
interested	1.
	syl	in+ter+est+ed
	pron	<1intristid>, <-t*ris->
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or having interest.
interested	2.
	syl	in+ter+est+ed
	pron	<1intristid>, <-t*ris->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	personally involved or implicated.
	exam	1	the interested parties met to discuss the business.
interestedly	sub
	head	interested
	syl	in+ter+est+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
interestedness	sub
	head	interested
	syl	in+ter+est+ed+ness
	pos	n.
interesting	0.
	syl	in+ter+est+ing
	pron	<1intristiG>, <-t*ris->
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring interest; absorb?!ing.
interestingly	sub
	head	interesting
	syl	1in+ter+est+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
interestingness	sub
	head	interesting
	syl	1in+ter+est+ing+ness
	pos	n.
interface	1.
	syl	in:ter+face
	pron	<1int*2fAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physical chem.
	def	a surface that forms the boundary between two bodies, liquids, or chemical phases.
interface	2.
	syl	in:ter+face
	pron	<1int*2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a common point or boundary between two things, subjects, etc.
interface	3.
	syl	in:ter+face
	pron	<1int*2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical circuit linking one device, esp. a computer, with another. &- {in@.ter+fa+cial} (@!$Int$$#!fe$I#s$$l) &- {@!in@.ter+#!fa+cial+ly}
interfacing	1.
	syl	in:ter+fac+ing
	pron	<1int*2fAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fabric sewn beneath the facing of a garment, usually at the inside of the neck, armholes, etc., to give shape and firmness.
interfacing	2.
	syl	in:ter+fac+ing
	pron	<1int*2fAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {interlining}.
interfere	ety	C16: from Old French s'entreferir to collide, from entre- #7inter -#7+ ferir to strike, from Latin fer*_ire 
interfere	1.
	syl	in:ter+fere
	pron	<2int*1fi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to interpose, esp. meddlesomely or unwarrantedly; intervene.
interfere	2.
	syl	in:ter+fere
	pron	<2int*1fi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to come between or in opposition; hinder; obstruct.
interfere	3.
	syl	in:ter+fere
	pron	<2int*1fi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to assault sexually.
interfere	4.
	syl	in:ter+fere
	pron	<2int*1fi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to strike one against the other, as a horse's legs.
interfere	5.
	syl	in:ter+fere
	pron	<2int*1fi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to cause or produce interference.
interferer	sub
	head	interfere
	syl	in:ter+1fer+er
	pos	n.
interferingly	sub
	head	interfere
	syl	in:ter+1fer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
interference	1.
	syl	in:ter+fer+ence
	pron	<2int*1fi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of interfering.
interference	2.
	syl	in:ter+fer+ence
	pron	<2int*1fi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the process in which two or more waves of the same frequency and phase combine to form a resultant wave in which the displacement at any point is the vector sum of the displacements of the individual waves. A series of stationary nodes or antinodes, known as {interference patterns}, are formed.
interference	3.
	syl	in:ter+fer+ence
	pron	<2int*1fi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {radio interference}. any undesired signal that tends to interfere with the reception of radio waves.
interferential	sub
	head	interference
	syl	in:ter+fe:ren+tial
	pron	<2int*f*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
interferometer	1.
	syl	in:ter+fer+om+e:ter
	pron	<2int*f*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any acoustic, optical, or microwave instrument that uses interference patterns or fringes to make accurate measurements of wavelength, wave velocity, distance, etc.
interferometer	2.
	syl	in:ter+fer+om+e:ter
	pron	<2int*f*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a radio telescope consisting of two or more radio antennas separated by a known distance and connected to the same receiver so that radio waves from a source in space undergo interference, enabling the position of the source to be accurately determined.
interferometric	sub
	head	interferometer
	syl	in:ter+fer:o+met+ric
	pron	<2int*2fer*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
interferometrically	sub
	head	interferometer
	syl	in:ter+2fer:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
interferometry	sub
	head	interferometer
	syl	in:ter+fer+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
interferon	ety	C20: from #7interfere+ -#7on 
interferon	0.
	syl	in:ter+fer+on
	pron	<2int*1fi*ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a protein produced by virus-invaded cells to inhibit the replication of the virus.
interfertile	0.
	syl	in:ter+fer+tile
	pron	<2int*1fR:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and animals
	def	able to interbreed.
interfertility	sub
	head	interfertile
	syl	in:ter+fer+1til+i:ty
	pos	n.
interfile	1.
	syl	in:ter+file
	pron	<2int*1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (one or more items) among other items in a file or arrangement.
interfile	2.
	syl	in:ter+file
	pron	<2int*1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to combine (two or more sets of items) in one file or arrangement.
interflow	0.
	syl	in:ter+flow
	pron	<2int*1fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow together; merge.
interfluent	ety	C17: from Latin interfluere, from #7inter -+ fluere to flow
interfluent	0.
	syl	in:ter+flu+ent
	pron	<in1tR:flu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing together; merging.
interfluve	ety	C20: back formation from interfluvial, from #7inter -#7+ Latin fluvius river
interfluve	0.
	syl	in:ter+fluve
	pron	<1int*2flu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge or area of land dividing two river valleys.
interfluvial	sub
	head	interfluve
	syl	in:ter+1flu+vi:al
	pos	adj.
interfuse	1.
	syl	in:ter+fuse
	pron	<2int*1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to diffuse or mix throughout or become so diffused or mixed; intermingle.
interfuse	2.
	syl	in:ter+fuse
	pron	<2int*1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blend or fuse or become blended or fused.
interfusion	sub
	head	interfuse
	syl	in:ter+1fu+sion
	pos	n.
interglacial	1.
	syl	in:ter+gla+ci:al
	pron	<2int*1glAsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or formed between periods of glacial action.
interglacial	2.
	syl	in:ter+gla+ci:al
	pron	<2int*1glAsi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of comparatively warm climate between two glaciations, esp. of the Pleistocene epoch.
intergrade	1.
	syl	in:ter+grade
	pron	<2int*1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of biological species, etc.
	def	to merge one into another.
intergrade	2.
	syl	in:ter+grade
	pron	<1int*2grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediate stage or form.
intergradation	sub
	head	intergrade
	syl	in:ter+gra+1da+tion
	pos	n.
intergradational	sub
	head	intergrade
	syl	in:ter+gra+1da+tion+al
	pos	adj.
intergradient	sub
	head	intergrade
	syl	in:ter+1gra+di+ent
	pos	adj.
interim	ety	C16: from Latin: meanwhile
interim	1.
	syl	in+ter+im
	pron	<1int*rim>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	temporary, provisional, or intervening.
	exam	1	interim measures to deal with the emergency.
interim	2.
	syl	in+ter+im
	pron	<1int*rim>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the intervening time; the meantime (esp. in the phrase {in the interim}) . {~}
interim	3.
	syl	in+ter+im
	pron	<1int*rim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	meantime.
Interim	0.
	syl	In+ter+im
	pron	<1int*rim>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three provisional arrangements made during the Reformation by the German emperor and Diet to regulate religious differences between Roman Catholics and Protestants.
interior	ety	C15: from Latin (adj.), comparative of inter within
interior	1.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part, surface, or region that is inside or on the inside.
	exam	1	the interior of Africa.
interior	2.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	inner character or nature.
interior	3.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a film or scene shot inside a building, studio, etc.
interior	4.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture of the inside of a room or building, as in a painting or stage design.
interior	5.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inside of a building or room, with respect to design and decoration.
interior	6.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, situated on, or suitable for the inside; inner.
interior	7.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming or acting from within; internal.
interior	8.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving a nation's domestic affairs; internal.
interior	9.
	syl	in+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of one's spiritual or mental life
	def	secret or private; not observable.
interiorly	sub
	head	interior
	syl	in+1te+ri+or+ly
	pos	adv.
Interior	0.
	syl	In+te+ri+or
	pron	<in1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in titles; usually preceded by the
	def	the domestic or internal affairs of any of certain countries.
	exam	1	Department of the Interior.
interior angle	1.
	syl	in+te+ri+or an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle of a polygon contained between two adjacent sides.
interior angle	2.
	syl	in+te+ri+or an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four angles made by a transversal that lie inside the region between the two intersected lines.
interior decoration	1.
	syl	in+te+ri+or dec:o+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the colours, furniture, etc., of the interior of a house, etc.
interior decoration	2.
	syl	in+te+ri+or dec:o+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {interior design}. the art or business of an interior decorator.
interior decorator	1.
	syl	in+te+ri+or dec:o+ra+tor
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {interior designer}. a person whose profession is the planning of the decoration and furnishings of the interior of houses, etc.
interior decorator	2.
	syl	in+te+ri+or dec:o+ra+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose profession is the painting and wallpapering of houses.
interiorise	alt
	head	interiorize
	or	interiorize
	syl	in+te+ri+or+ise
	pron	<in1ti*ri*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interiorize	0.
	or	interiorise
	syl	in+te+ri+or+ize
	pron	<in1ti*ri*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {internalize}.
interior monologue	0.
	syl	in+te+ri+or mon:o+logue
	pos	n.
	def	a literary attempt to present the mental processes of a character before they are formed into regular patterns of speech or logical sequence. See also {stream of consciousness}.
interior-sprung	0.
	syl	in:te:ri:or-sprung
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a mattress
	def	containing springs.
interj	0.
	syl	interj.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	interjection.
interjacent	ety	C16: from Latin interjac*_ent-, from interjac*_ere, from #7inter -+ jac*_ere to lie
interjacent	0.
	syl	in:ter+ja+cent
	pron	<2int*2JAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	located in between; intervening.
interject	ety	C16: from Latin interjicere to place between, from jacere to throw
interject	1.
	syl	in:ter+ject
	pron	<2int*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpose abruptly or sharply; interrupt with; throw in.
	exam	1	she interjected clever remarks.
interject	2.
	syl	in:ter+ject
	pron	<2int*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to come between; interpose.
interjector	sub
	head	interject
	syl	in:ter+1jec+tor
	pos	n.
interjection	1.
	syl	in:ter+jec+tion
	pron	<2int*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or remark express?!ing emotion; exclamation.
interjection	2.
	syl	in:ter+jec+tion
	pron	<2int*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interjecting.
interjection	3.
	syl	in:ter+jec+tion
	pron	<2int*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase that is characteristically used in syntactic isolation and that usually expresses sudden emotion; expletive. Abbrev.: {interj}.
interjectional	sub
	head	interjection
	syl	in:ter+1jec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
interjectory	sub
	head	interjection
	or	interjectural
	syl	in:ter+1jec+to:ry
	pos	adj.
interjectural	sub
	head	interjection
	or	interjectory
	syl	in:ter+1jec+tur+al
	pos	adj.
interjectionally	sub
	head	interjection
	syl	in:ter+1jec+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
interlace	1.
	syl	in:ter+lace
	pron	<2int*1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join together (patterns, fingers, etc.) by crossing, as if woven; intertwine.
interlace	2.
	syl	in:ter+lace
	pron	<2int*1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mingle or blend in an intricate way.
interlace	3.
	syl	in:ter+lace
	pron	<2int*1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to change the pattern of; diversify; intersperse.
	exam	1	to interlace a speech with humour.
interlacedly	sub
	head	interlace
	syl	in:ter+lac+ed+ly
	pron	<2int*1lAsidli>
	pos	adv.
interlacement	sub
	head	interlace
	syl	in:ter+1lace+ment
	pos	n.
interlaced scanning	0.
	syl	in:ter+laced scan+ning
	pos	n.
	def	a system of scanning a television picture using one or more electron beams, first along the even-numbered lines, then along the odd-numbered lines, in one complete scan.
Interlaken	0.
	syl	In+ter+la+ken
	pron	<1int*2la:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in central Switzerland, situated between Lakes Brienz and Thun on the River Aar. Pop.: 4735 (1970).
interlaminate	0.
	syl	in:ter+lam:i+nate
	pron	<2int*1l@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place, stick, or insert (a sheet, layer, etc.) between (other layers).
interlaminar	sub
	head	interlaminate
	syl	in:ter+1lam:i+nar
	pos	adj.
interlamination	sub
	head	interlaminate
	syl	in:ter+2lam:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
interlaps	infl
	head	interlap
	syl	in:ter+laps
	pos	vb.
interlapping	infl
	head	interlap
	syl	in:ter+lap+ping
	pos	vb.
interlapped	infl
	head	interlap
	syl	in:ter+lapped.
	pos	vb.
interlap	0.
	syl	in:ter+lap
	pron	<2int*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {overlap}.
interlard	1.
	syl	in:ter+lard
	pron	<2int*1la:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter thickly in or between; intersperse.
	exam	1	to interlard one's writing with foreign phrases.
interlard	2.
	syl	in:ter+lard
	pron	<2int*1la:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occur frequently in; be scattered in or through.
	exam	1	foreign phrases interlard his writings.
interlays	infl
	head	interlay
	syl	in:ter+lays
	pos	vb.
interlaying	infl
	head	interlay
	syl	in:ter+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
interlaid	infl
	head	interlay
	syl	in:ter+laid.
	pos	vb.
interlay	1.
	syl	in:ter+lay
	pron	<2int*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (layers) between; interpose.
	exam	1	to interlay gold among the silver;
	exam	2	to interlay the silver with gold.
interlay	2.
	syl	in:ter+lay
	pron	<2int*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	def	material, such as paper, placed between a printing plate and its base, either all over in order to bring it up to type height, or in places in order to achieve the correct printing pressure all over the plate.
interleaves	infl
	head	interleaf
	syl	in:ter+leaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
interleaf	0.
	syl	in:ter+leaf
	pron	<1int*2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a blank leaf inserted between the leaves of a book.
interleave	1.
	syl	in:ter+leave
	pron	<2int*1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to intersperse (with), esp. alternately, as the illustrations in a book (with protective leaves).
interleave	2.
	syl	in:ter+leave
	pron	<2int*1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a book) with blank leaves for notes, etc., or to protect illustrations.
interlibrary loan	1.
	syl	in:ter+li+brar:y loan
	pos	n.
	def	a system by which libraries borrow publications from other libraries.
interlibrary loan	2.a.
	syl	in:ter+li+brar:y loan
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of such borrowing.
interlibrary loan	2.b.
	syl	in:ter+li+brar:y loan
	pos	n.
	def	a publication so borrowed.
interlineate	alt
	head	interline
	or	interline
	syl	in:ter+lin+e:ate
	pron	<2int*1lIn>, <2int*1lini2At>, <2int*1lini2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interline	H1.0.
	or	interlineate
	syl	in:ter+line
	pron	<2int*1lIn>, <2int*1lini2At>, <2int*1lini2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write or print (matter) between the lines of (a text, book, etc.).
interlining	sub
	head	interline
	or	interlineation
	syl	in:ter+2lin+ing
	pos	n.
interlineation	sub
	head	interline
	or	interlining
	syl	in:ter+2lin:e+1a:tion
	pos	n.
interline	H2.0.
	syl	in:ter+line
	pron	<2int*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a part of a garment, such as a collar or cuff) with a second lining, esp. of stiffened material.
interliner	sub
	head	interline
	syl	in:ter+2lin+er
	pos	n.
interlineal	alt
	head	interlinear
	or	interlinear
	syl	in:ter+lin+e:al
	pos	adj.
interlinear	1.
	or	interlineal
	syl	in:ter+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2int*1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	written or printed between lines of text.
interlinear	2.
	or	interlineal
	syl	in:ter+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2int*1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	written or printed with the text in different languages or versions on alternate lines.
interlinearly	sub
	head	interlinear
	or	interlineally
	syl	in:ter+1lin+e:ar+ly
	pos	adv.
interlineally	sub
	head	interlinear
	or	interlinearly
	syl	in:ter+1lin+e:al+ly
	pos	adv.
Interlingua	ety	C20: from Italian, from #7inter -#7+ lingua language
Interlingua	0.
	syl	In:ter+lin+gua
	pron	<2int*1liGgw*>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial language based on words common to English and the Romance languages.
interlining	0.
	syl	in:ter+lin+ing
	pron	<1int*2lIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used to interline parts of garments, now often made of reinforced paper.
interlock	1.
	syl	in:ter+lock
	pron	<2int*1lok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or be joined firmly, as by a mutual interconnection of parts.
interlock	2.
	syl	in:ter+lock
	pron	<1int*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interlocking or the state of being interlocked.
interlock	3.
	syl	in:ter+lock
	pron	<1int*2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, esp. one operated electromechanically, used in a logic circuit to prevent an activity being initiated unless preceded by certain events.
interlocker	sub
	head	interlock
	syl	in:ter+2lock+er
	pos	n.
interlocking directorates	0.
	syl	in:ter+lock+ing di+rec+tor+ates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	boards of directors of different companies having sufficient members in common to ensure that the companies involved are under the same control.
interlocution	0.
	syl	in:ter+lo+cu+tion
	pron	<2int*lo1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	conversation, discussion, or dialogue.
interlocutor	1.
	syl	in:ter+loc:u+tor
	pron	<2int*1lokjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes part in a conversation.
interlocutor	2.
	syl	in:ter+loc:u+tor
	pron	<2int*1lokjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {middleman}. the man in the centre of a troupe of minstrels who engages the others in talk or acts as announcer. &- {@!in@.ter+#!loc@.u+tress, @!in@.ter+#!loc@.u+trice}, {@!in@.ter+#!loc@.u+trix}
interlocutory	1.
	syl	in:ter+loc:u+to:ry
	pron	<2int*1lokjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	pro?!nounced during the course of proceedings; provisional.
	exam	1	an interlocutory injunction.
interlocutory	2.
	syl	in:ter+loc:u+to:ry
	pron	<2int*1lokjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	interposed, as into a conversation, narrative, etc.
interlocutory	3.
	syl	in:ter+loc:u+to:ry
	pron	<2int*1lokjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of dialogue. &- {@!in@.ter+#!loc@.u+to+ri+ly}
interlope	ety	C17: probably back formation from interloper, from #7inter -#7+ -loper, from Middle Dutch loopen to #7leap 
interlope	1.
	syl	in:ter+lope
	pron	<2int*1l*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to interfere; meddle.
interlope	2.
	syl	in:ter+lope
	pron	<2int*1l*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to intercept another's trade, esp. illegally.
interloper	sub
	head	interlope
	syl	in:ter+2lop+er
	pos	n.
interlude	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin interl*_udium, from Latin #7inter -#7+ l*_udus play
interlude	1.
	syl	in:ter+lude
	pron	<1int*2lu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time or different activity between longer periods, processes, or events; episode or interval.
interlude	2.
	syl	in:ter+lude
	pron	<1int*2lu:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a short dramatic piece played separately or as part of a longer entertainment, common in 16th-century England.
interlude	3.
	syl	in:ter+lude
	pron	<1int*2lu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief piece of music, dance, etc., given between the sections of another performance.
interlunation	0.
	syl	in:ter+lu+na+tion
	pron	<2int*lu1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the monthly period during which the moon is invisible. See {new moon}. &- {@!in@.ter+#!lu+nar}
intermarries	infl
	head	intermarry
	syl	in:ter+mar+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
intermarrying	infl
	head	intermarry
	syl	in:ter+mar+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
intermarried	infl
	head	intermarry
	syl	in:ter+mar+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
intermarry	1.
	syl	in:ter+mar+ry
	pron	<2int*1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to marry someone from another group, race, religion, creed, etc.
intermarry	2.
	syl	in:ter+mar+ry
	pron	<2int*1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to marry within one's own family, clan, group, etc.
intermarriage	sub
	head	intermarry
	syl	in:ter+1mar+riage
	pos	n.
intermediaries	infl
	head	intermediary
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intermediary	1.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ar:y
	pron	<2int*1mEdi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a mediator or agent between parties.
intermediary	2.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ar:y
	pron	<2int*1mEdi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	something that acts as a medium or means.
intermediary	3.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ar:y
	pron	<2int*1mEdi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediate state or period.
intermediary	4.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ar:y
	pron	<2int*1mEdi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as an intermediary.
intermediary	5.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ar:y
	pron	<2int*1mEdi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated, acting, or coming between; intermediate.
intermediate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin intermedi*_are to intervene, from Latin #7inter -#7+ medius middle
intermediate	1.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate
	pron	<2int*1mEdiit>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or situated between two points, extremes, places, etc.; in between.
intermediate	2.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate
	pron	<2int*1mEdiit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a neutron
	def	having an energy between 100 and 100000 electronvolts.
intermediate	3.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate
	pron	<2int*1mEdiit>
	pos	n.
	def	something intermediate.
intermediate	4.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate
	pron	<2int*1mEdiit>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance formed during one of the stages of a chemical process before the desired product is obtained. {~} (@!$Int$$#!mi$:d$I@!e$It).
intermediate	5.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate
	pron	<2int*1mEdiit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as an intermediary or mediator.
intermediacy	sub
	head	intermediate
	or	intermediateness
	syl	in:ter+1me:di:a+cy
	pos	n.
intermediateness	sub
	head	intermediate
	or	intermediacy
	syl	in:ter+1me:di+ate+ness
	pos	n.
intermediator	sub
	head	intermediate
	syl	in:ter+1me:di:2a+tor
	pos	n.
intermediate frequency	0.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the frequency to which the signal carrier frequency is changed in a super?!heterodyne receiver and at which most of the amplification takes place.
intermediate host	0.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate host
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that acts as host to a parasite that has not yet become sexually mature.
intermediate range ballistic missile	0.
	syl	in:ter+me:di+ate range bal+lis+tic mis+sile
	pos	n.
	def	a missile that follows a ballistic trajectory with a medium range, normally of the order of 750-1500 miles. Abbrev.: {IRBM}
interment	0.
	syl	in+ter+ment
	pron	<in1tR:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	burial, esp. with ceremonial rites.
intermezzo	ety	C19: from Italian, from Late Latin intermedium interval; see #7intermediate 
intermezzos	infl
	head	intermezzo
	or	intermezzi
	syl	in:ter+mez+zos
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intermezzi	infl
	head	intermezzo
	or	intermezzos
	syl	in:ter+mez+zi
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intermezzo	1.
	syl	in:ter+mez+zo
	pron	<2int*1mets*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a short piece of instrumental music composed for performance between the acts or scenes of an opera, drama, etc.
intermezzo	2.
	syl	in:ter+mez+zo
	pron	<2int*1mets*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental piece either inserted between two longer movements in an extended composition or intended for independent performance.
intermezzo	3.
	syl	in:ter+mez+zo
	pron	<2int*1mets*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {interlude} (sense 3).
intermigration	0.
	syl	in:ter+mi+gra+tion
	pron	<2int*mI1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	migration between two groups of people, animals, etc., resulting in an exchange of habitat.
interminable	0.
	syl	in+ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<in1tR:min*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	endless or seemingly endless because of monotony or tiresome length. &- {in+@!ter+mi+na@.#!bil+i@.ty} {in+#!ter+mi+na@.ble+ness}
interminably	sub
	head	interminable
	syl	in+1ter+mi+na:bly
	pos	adv.
intermission	ety	C16: from Latin intermissi*_o, from intermittere to leave off, #7intermit 
intermission	1.
	syl	in:ter+mis+sion
	pron	<2int*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval, as between parts of a film, etc.
intermission	2.
	syl	in:ter+mis+sion
	pron	<2int*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a period between events or activities; pause.
intermission	3.
	syl	in:ter+mis+sion
	pron	<2int*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of intermitting or the state of being intermitted.
intermissive	sub
	head	intermission
	syl	in+ter+1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
intermit	ety	C16: from Latin intermittere to leave off, from #7inter -#7+ mittere to send
intermits	infl
	head	intermit
	syl	in:ter+mits
	pos	vb.
intermitting	infl
	head	intermit
	syl	in:ter+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
intermitted	infl
	head	intermit
	syl	in:ter+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
intermit	0.
	syl	in:ter+mit
	pron	<2int*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suspend or cause to suspend activity temporarily or at intervals.
intermittingly	sub
	head	intermit
	syl	in:ter+1mit+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
intermittor	sub
	head	intermit
	syl	in:ter+1mit+tor
	pos	n.
intermittent	0.
	syl	in:ter+mit+tent
	pron	<2int*1mitNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring occasionally or at regular or irregular intervals; periodic.
intermittence	sub
	head	intermittent
	or	intermittency
	syl	in:ter+1mit+tence
	pos	n.
intermittency	sub
	head	intermittent
	or	intermittence
	syl	in:ter+1mit+ten+cy
	pos	n.
intermittently	sub
	head	intermittent
	syl	in:ter+1mit+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
intermittent claudication	0.
	syl	in:ter+mit+tent clau+di+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	pain and cramp in the calf muscles, aggravated by walking and caused by an insufficient supply of blood.
intermittent fever	0.
	syl	in:ter+mit+tent fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	any fever, such as malaria characterized by intervals of periodic remission.
intermixture	1.
	syl	in:ter+mix+ture
	pron	<2int*1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of intermixing or state of being intermixed.
intermixture	2.
	syl	in:ter+mix+ture
	pron	<2int*1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mixture}.
intermixture	3.
	syl	in:ter+mix+ture
	pron	<2int*1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional constituent or ingredient.
intermolecular	0.
	syl	in:ter+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2int*m*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring among or between molecules.
intern	ety	C19: from Latin internus internal
intern	1.
	syl	in+tern
	pron	<in1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detain or confine (foreign or enemy citizens, ships, etc.), esp. during wartime.
intern	2.
	syl	in+tern
	pron	<1intR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to serve or train as an intern. {~} (#!$Int$z$:n).
intern	3.
	syl	in+tern
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {internee}.
intern	4.
	syl	in+tern
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {interne}. the approximate U.S. equivalent of a British {houseman. ~} ($In#!t$z$:n).
intern	5.
	syl	in+tern
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {internal}.
internship	sub
	head	intern
	or	interneship
	syl	in+tern+2ship
	pos	n.
interneship	sub
	head	intern
	or	internship
	syl	in+terne+2ship
	pos	n.
internal	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin intern*_alis, from Late Latin internus inward
internal	1.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, situated on, or suitable for the inside; inner.
internal	2.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming or acting from within; interior.
internal	3.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving the spiritual or mental life; subjective.
internal	4.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving a nation's domestic as opposed to foreign affairs.
internal	5.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of examinations
	def	set and marked within a school, college, or university rather than a public body.
internal	6.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated within, affecting, or relating to the inside of the body.
internal	7.
	syl	in+ter+nal
	pron	<in1tR:nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	a medical examination of the vagina or uterus.
internality	sub
	head	internal
	or	internalness
	syl	in+ter+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
internalness	sub
	head	internal
	or	internality
	syl	in+1ter+nal+ness
	pos	n.
internally	sub
	head	internal
	syl	in+1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
internal-combustion engine	0.
	syl	in+ter:nal-com:bus+tion en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a heat engine, such as a petrol engine or gas turbine, in which combustion occurs within the engine rather than in an external furnace.
internal ear	0.
	syl	in+ter+nal ear
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the ear that consists of the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals. Also called: {inner ear, labyrinth}.
internal energy	0.
	syl	in+ter+nal en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	the thermodynamic property of a system that changes by an amount equal to the work done on the system when it suffers an adiabatic change. It is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of its constituent atoms, molecules, etc. Symbol.
	exam	1	U
internalise	alt
	head	internalize
	or	internalize
	syl	in+ter+nal+ise
	pron	<in1tR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
internalize	0.
	or	internalise
	syl	in+ter+nal+ize
	pron	<in1tR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol., sociol.
	def	to make internal, esp. to incorporate within oneself (values, attitudes, etc.) through learning or socialization. Compare {introject}. Also: {interiorize}.
internalization	sub
	head	internalize
	or	internalisation
	syl	in+2ter+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
internalisation	sub
	head	internalize
	or	internalization
	syl	in+2ter+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
internal medicine	0.
	syl	in+ter+nal med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science con?!cerned with the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of disorders of the internal structures of the body.
internal rhyme	0.
	syl	in+ter+nal rhyme
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	rhyme that occurs between words within a verse line.
internal secretion	0.
	syl	in+ter+nal se+cre+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a secretion, esp. a hormone, that is absorbed directly into the blood.
internat	0.
	syl	internat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	international.
international	1.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerning, or involving two or more nations or nationalities.
international	2.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	established by, controlling, or legislating for several nations.
	exam	1	an international court;
	exam	2	international fishing rights.
international	3.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	available for use by all nations.
	exam	1	international waters.
international	4.a.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest between two national teams.
international	4.b.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of these teams.
internationality	sub
	head	international
	syl	in:ter+2na+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
internationally	sub
	head	international
	syl	in:ter+1na+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
International	1.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several international socialist organizations. See {Comintern, First International, Labour and Socialist International, Second International, Socialist International, Trotskyist International, Vienna Union}.
International	2.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al
	pron	<2int*1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of these organizations.
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Bank for Re+con+struc+tion and De+vel+op+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {World Bank}.
international candle	0.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al can+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a former international unit of luminous intensity, originally defined in terms of a standard candle and later in terms of a pentane-burning lamp. It has now been replaced by the candela.
International Court of Justice	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Court of Jus+tice
	pos	n.
	def	a court established in the Hague to settle disputes brought by members of the United Nations. See also {World Court}.
International Criminal Police Organization	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Crim:i+nal Po+lice Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See {Interpol}.
international date line	0.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al date line
	pos	n.
	def	the line approximately following the 180?% meridian from Greenwich on the east side of which the date is one day earlier than on the west. Also called: {date line}.
International Development Association	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al De+vel+op+ment As+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an organization set up in 1960 to provide low-interest loans to developing countries. It is part of the World Bank Group. Abbrev: {I.D.A}.
Internationale	ety	C19: shortened from French chanson internationale international song
the	infl
	head	Internationale
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Internationale	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tio+nale
	pron	French. <*~eternasjc1nal>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolutionary socialist hymn, first sung in 1871 in France.
International Finance Corporation	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Fi+nance Cor+po+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an organiza?!tion that invests directly in private companies and makes or guarantees loans to private investors. It is affiliated to the World Bank and is part of the World Bank Group. Abbrev.: {I.F.C}.
International Geophysical Year	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Ge:o+phys:i+cal Year
	pos	n.
	def	the 18-month period from July 1, 1957, to Dec. 31, 1958, during which a number of nations agreed to cooperate in a geophysical research programme. Abbrev.: {I.G.Y}.
International Gothic	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Goth+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a style in art during the late 14th and early 15th centuries characterized by elegant stylization of illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, stained glass, etc., and by increased interest in secular themes. Major contributors were Simone Martini, Giotto, and Pisanello.
International Grandmaster	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Grand+mas:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	See { {grandmaster} (sense 2)}.
internationalism	1.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ideal or practice of cooperation and understanding between nations.
internationalism	2.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being international.
internationalist	1.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ist
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*list>
	pos	n.
	def	an advocate of internationalism.
internationalist	2.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ist
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person versed in international law.
internationalist	3.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ist
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap.
	def	a member of an International.
internationalise	alt
	head	internationalize
	or	internationalize
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ise
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
internationalize	1.
	or	internationalise
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make international.
internationalize	2.
	or	internationalise
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<2int*1n@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put under international control.
internationalization	sub
	head	internationalize
	or	internationalisation
	syl	in:ter+2na+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
internationalisation	sub
	head	internationalize
	or	internationalization
	syl	in:ter+2na+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
International Labour Organization	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al La+bour Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an agency of the United Nations responsible for research and recommendations in the field of labour conditions and practices: founded in 1919 in affiliation to the League of Nations. Abbrev.: {I.L.O}.
International Master	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Mas+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	the second highest title awarded by the F.I.D.E. to a player: won by obtaining a certain number of points during specific international chess tourna?!ments. Often shortened to {master}. Compare { {grandmaster} (sense 2)}.
International Monetary Fund	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Mon+e:tar:y Fund
	pos	n.
	def	an international financial institution organized in 1945 to promote international trade by increasing the exchange stability of the major currencies. A fund is maintained out of which member nations with temporary balance-of-payments deficits may make withdrawals. Abbrev.: {IMF}
international Morse code	0.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al Morse code
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {Morse code}.
international nautical mile	0.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al nau+ti+cal mile
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {nautical mile} (sense 1)}.
International Phonetic Alphabet	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Pho+net+ic Al+pha+bet
	pos	n.
	def	a series of signs and letters propagated by the Association Phon*'etique Internationale for the representation of human speech sounds. It is based on the Roman alphabet but supplemented by modified signs or symbols from other writing systems, and is usually employed in its revised form of 1951. Abbrev.: {IPA}
international pitch	0.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al pitch
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the frequency of 435 hertz assigned to the A above middle C, widely used until 1939. See {pitch} %1(sense 26b).
International Practical Temperature Scale	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Prac+ti+cal Tem+per:a+ture Scale
	pos	n.
	def	a temperature scale adopted by international agreement in 1968 based on thermodynamic temperature and using experimental values to define 11 fixed points. The lowest is the triple point of an equilibrium mixture of orthohydrogen and parahydrogen (-259.34?%C) and the highest the freezing point of gold (1064.43?%C).
international sea and swell scale	0.
	syl	in:ter+na+tion+al sea and swell scale
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Douglas scale}.
International Standards Organization	0.
	syl	In:ter+na+tion+al Stand+ards Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an international organization for the standardization of units of measurement, technical terminology, etc. Founded in its present form in 1947, it has a secretariat in Geneva.
interne	0.
	syl	in+terne
	pron	<1intR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {intern}.
internecine	ety	C17: from Latin internec*_inus, from internec*_are to destroy, from nec*_are to kill
internecine	1.
	syl	in:ter+ne:cine
	pron	<2int*1nEsIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	mutually destructive or ruinous; maiming both or all sides.
	exam	1	internecine war.
internecine	2.
	syl	in:ter+ne:cine
	pron	<2int*1nEsIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to slaughter or carnage; bloody.
internecine	3.
	syl	in:ter+ne:cine
	pron	<2int*1nEsIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving conflict within a group or organization.
internee	0.
	syl	in+tern:ee
	pron	<2intR:1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is interned, esp. an enemy citizen in wartime or a terrorism suspect.
interneuron	0.
	syl	in:ter+neu+ron
	pron	<2int*1nju*ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any neuron that connects afferent and efferent neurons in a reflex arc. Also called: {internuncial neuron}.
internist	0.
	syl	in+tern+ist
	pron	<1intR:nist>, <in1tR:nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician who specializes in internal medicine.
internment	0.a.
	syl	in+tern+ment
	pron	<in1tR:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interning or state of being interned, esp. of enemy citizens in wartime or of terrorism suspects.
internment	0.b.
	syl	in+tern+ment
	pron	<in1tR:nm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an internment camp.
internode	1.
	syl	in:ter+node
	pron	<1int*2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a plant stem between two nodes.
internode	2.
	syl	in:ter+node
	pron	<1int*2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a nerve fibre between two nodes of Ranvier.
internodal	sub
	head	internode
	syl	in:ter+1nod+al
	pos	adj.
internship	0.
	syl	in+tern+ship
	pron	<1intR:n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the position of being an intern or the period during which a person is an intern.
internuncial	1.
	syl	in:ter+nun+cial
	pron	<2int*1n^nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. esp. of neurons
	def	interconnecting. See {internode}.
internuncial	2.
	syl	in:ter+nun+cial
	pron	<2int*1n^nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or emanating from a papal internuncio.
internuncio	ety	C17: from Italian internunzio, from Latin internuntius, from #7inter -#7+ nuntius messenger
internuncios	infl
	head	internuncio
	syl	in:ter+nun+ci:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
internuncio	1.
	syl	in:ter+nun+ci:o
	pron	<2int*1n^nSi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an ambassador of the pope ranking immediately below a nuncio.
internuncio	2.
	syl	in:ter+nun+ci:o
	pron	<2int*1n^nSi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a messenger, agent, or go-between.
interoceptor	ety	C20: from #7inter (#7ior) #7+ (#7re) #7ceptor  &- @!in@.ter@.o+#!cep+tive adj.
interoceptor	0.
	syl	in:ter:o+cep+tor
	pron	<2int*r*u1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a sensory receptor of an internal organ.
interosculate	0.
	syl	in:ter+os+cu+late
	pron	<2int*r1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Biology. of two different species or groups of organisms
	def	to share certain characteristics.
interosculation	sub
	head	interosculate
	syl	in:ter+2os+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
interpage	1.
	syl	in:ter+page
	pron	<2int*1pAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (matter) on intervening pages.
interpage	2.
	syl	in:ter+page
	pron	<2int*1pAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (intervening pages) into a book.
interpellant	1.
	syl	in:ter+pel+lant
	pron	<2int*1pel*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing an interpellation.
interpellant	2.
	syl	in:ter+pel+lant
	pron	<2int*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a deputy who interpellates.
interpellate	ety	C16: from Latin interpell*_are to disturb, from #7inter -+pellere to push
interpellate	0.
	syl	in:ter+pel+late
	pron	<in1tR:pe2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Parliamentary procedure. in European legislatures
	def	to question (a member of the government) on a point of government policy, often interrupt?!ing the business of the day.
interpellation	sub
	head	interpellate
	syl	in+2ter+pel+1la+tion
	pos	n.
interpellator	sub
	head	interpellate
	syl	in+1ter+pel+2la+tor
	pos	n.
interpenetrate	1.
	syl	in:ter+pen+e:trate
	pron	<2int*1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to penetrate (something) thoroughly; pervade.
interpenetrate	2.
	syl	in:ter+pen+e:trate
	pron	<2int*1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to penetrate each other or one another mutually.
interpenetrable	sub
	head	interpenetrate
	syl	in:ter+1pen+e:tra:ble
	pos	adj.
interpenetrant	sub
	head	interpenetrate
	syl	in:ter+1pen+e:trant
	pos	adj.
interpenetration	sub
	head	interpenetrate
	syl	in:ter+2pen+e:1tra+tion
	pos	n.
interpenetrative	sub
	head	interpenetrate
	syl	in:ter+1pen+e:tra+tive
	pos	adj.
interpenetratively	sub
	head	interpenetrate
	syl	in:ter+1pen+?!e:tra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
interphase	0.
	syl	in:ter+phase
	pron	<1int*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the period between two divisions of a cell.
interphone	0.
	syl	in:ter+phone
	pron	<1int*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone system for linking different rooms within a building, ship, etc.
interplay	0.
	syl	in:ter+play
	pron	<1int*2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	reciprocal and mutual action and reaction, as in circumstances, events, or personal relations.
interpleads	infl
	head	interplead
	syl	in:ter+pleads
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
interpleading pleaded	infl
	head	interplead
	syl	in:ter+plead+ing; +plead+ed
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
interplead	infl
	or	interpled
	syl	in:ter+plead
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
interpled	infl
	head	interplead
	or	interplead
	syl	in:ter+pled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
interplead	0.
	syl	in:ter+plead
	pron	<2int*1plEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to institute interpleader proceedings.
interpleader	1.
	syl	in:ter+plead+er
	pron	<2int*1plEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a process by which a person holding money or property claimed by two or more parties and having no interest in it himself can require the claimants to litigate with each other to determine the issue.
interpleader	2.
	syl	in:ter+plead+er
	pron	<2int*1plEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who interpleads.
Interpol	0.
	syl	In:ter+pol
	pron	<1int*2pol>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	International Criminal Police Organization, an association of over 100 national police forces, devoted chiefly to fighting international crime.
interpolate	ety	C17: from Latin interpol*_are to give a new appearance to, from #7inter -#7+ pol*_ire to #7polish 
interpolate	1.
	syl	in+ter+po+late
	pron	<in1tR:p*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to insert or introduce (a comment, passage, etc.) into (a conversation, text, etc.).
interpolate	2.
	syl	in+ter+po+late
	pron	<in1tR:p*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to falsify or alter (a text, manuscript, etc.) by the later addition of (material, esp. spurious or valueless passages).
interpolate	3.
	syl	in+ter+po+late
	pron	<in1tR:p*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make additions, interruptions, or insertions.
interpolate	4.
	syl	in+ter+po+late
	pron	<in1tR:p*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to estimate (a value of a function) between the values already known or determined. Compare { {extrapolate} (sense 1)}.
interpolater	sub
	head	interpolate
	or	interpolator
	syl	in+1ter+po+2lat+er
	pos	n.
interpolator	sub
	head	interpolate
	or	interpolater
	syl	in+1ter+po+2la+tor
	pos	n.
interpolative	sub
	head	interpolate
	syl	in+1ter+po+la+tive
	pos	adj.
interpolation	1.
	syl	in+ter+po+la+tion
	pron	<in2tR:p*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interpolating or the state of being interpolated.
interpolation	2.
	syl	in+ter+po+la+tion
	pron	<in2tR:p*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something interpolated.
interpose	ety	C16: from Old French interposer, from Latin interp*_onere, from #7inter -+ p*_onere to put
interpose	1.
	syl	in:ter+pose
	pron	<2int*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or place between or among other things.
interpose	2.
	syl	in:ter+pose
	pron	<2int*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to introduce (comments, questions, etc.) into a speech or conversation; interject.
interpose	3.
	syl	in:ter+pose
	pron	<2int*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exert or use power, influence, or action in order to alter or intervene in (a situation).
interposable	sub
	head	interpose
	syl	in:ter+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
interposal	sub
	head	interpose
	syl	in:ter+1pos+al
	pos	n.
interposer	sub
	head	interpose
	syl	in:ter+1pos+er
	pos	n.
interposition	1.
	syl	in:ter+po+si+tion
	pron	<2int*p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something interposed.
interposition	2.
	syl	in:ter+po+si+tion
	pron	<2int*p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interposing or the state of being interposed.
interpret	ety	C14: from Latin interpret*_ar*_i, from interpres negotiator, one who explains, from #7inter -#7+ -pres, probably related to pretium #7price 
interpret	1.
	syl	in+ter+pret
	pron	<in1tR:prit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clarify or explain the meaning of; elucidate.
interpret	2.
	syl	in+ter+pret
	pron	<in1tR:prit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to construe the significance or intention of.
	exam	1	to interpret a smile as an invitation.
interpret	3.
	syl	in+ter+pret
	pron	<in1tR:prit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convey or represent the spirit or meaning of (a poem, song, etc.) in performance.
interpret	4.
	syl	in+ter+pret
	pron	<in1tR:prit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as an interpreter; translate orally.
interpretable	sub
	head	interpret
	syl	in+1ter+pret+a:ble
	pos	adj.
interpretability	sub
	head	interpret
	or	interpretableness
	syl	in+2ter+pret+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
interpretableness	sub
	head	interpret
	or	interpretability
	syl	in+1ter+pret+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
interpretably	sub
	head	interpret
	syl	in+1ter+pret+a:bly
	pos	adv.
interpretation	1.
	syl	in+ter+pre+ta+tion
	pron	<in2tR:pri1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of interpreting or explaining; elucidation.
interpretation	2.
	syl	in+ter+pre+ta+tion
	pron	<in2tR:pri1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of interpreting; an explanation.
interpretation	3.
	syl	in+ter+pre+ta+tion
	pron	<in2tR:pri1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular view of an artistic work, esp. as expressed by stylistic individuality in its performance.
interpretational	sub
	head	interpretation
	syl	in+2ter+pre+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
interpreter	1.
	syl	in+ter+pret+er
	pron	<in1tR:prit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who translates orally from one language into another.
interpreter	2.
	syl	in+ter+pret+er
	pron	<in1tR:prit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who interprets the work of others.
interpreter	3.a.
	syl	in+ter+pret+er
	pron	<in1tR:prit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a program that translates the code in which instructions are written into machine language for immediate use by the computer.
interpreter	3.b.
	syl	in+ter+pret+er
	pron	<in1tR:prit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that interprets the holes in a punched card and prints the corresponding characters on that card. &- {in@.#!ter+pret+er+@!ship} &- {in@.#!ter+pre+tress}
interpretative	alt
	head	interpretive
	or	interpretive
	syl	in+ter+pre+ta+tive
	pron	<in1tR:prit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
interpretive	0.
	or	interpretative
	syl	in+ter+pre+tive
	pron	<in1tR:pritiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or providing interpretation; expository.
interpretatively	sub
	head	interpretive
	or	interpretively
	syl	in+1ter+pre+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
interpretively	sub
	head	interpretive
	or	interpretatively
	syl	in+1ter+pre+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
interpretive semantics	0.
	syl	in+ter+pre+tive se+man+tics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a school of semantic theory based on the doctrine that the rules that relate sentences to their meanings form an autonomous system in the mind, separate from the rules that determine what is grammatical in a language. Compare {generative semantics}.
interradial	0.
	syl	in:ter+ra+di+al
	pron	<2int*1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated between two radii or rays, esp. between the radii of a sea urchin or similar animal.
interradially	sub
	head	interradial
	syl	in:ter+1ra+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
interregnum	ety	C16: from Latin, from #7inter -#7+ regnum #7reign 
interregnums	infl
	head	interregnum
	or	interregna
	syl	in:ter+reg+nums
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
interregna	infl
	head	interregnum
	or	interregnums
	syl	in:ter+reg+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
interregnum	1.
	syl	in:ter+reg+num
	pron	<2int*1regn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval between two reigns, governments, incumbencies, etc.
interregnum	2.
	syl	in:ter+reg+num
	pron	<2int*1regn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any period in which a state lacks a ruler, government, etc.
interregnum	3.
	syl	in:ter+reg+num
	pron	<2int*1regn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of absence of some control, authority, etc.
interregnum	4.
	syl	in:ter+reg+num
	pron	<2int*1regn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap in a continuity.
interregnal	sub
	head	interregnum
	syl	in:ter+1reg+nal
	pos	adj.
interrelate	0.
	syl	in:ter+re+late
	pron	<2int*ri1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place in or come into a mutual or reciprocal relationship.
interrelation	sub
	head	interrelate
	syl	in:ter+re+1la+tion
	pos	n.
interrelationship	sub
	head	interrelate
	syl	in:ter+re+1la+tion+2ship
	pos	n.
interrex	ety	C16: from Latin, from #7inter -#7+ r*_ex king
interreges	infl
	head	interrex
	syl	in:ter+re+ges
	pron	<2int*1rEJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
interrex	0.
	syl	in:ter+rex
	pron	<2int*1reks>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who governs during an interregnum; provisional ruler.
interrobang	ety	C20: blend of interrogation mark + bang, printer's slang for exclamation mark
interabang	alt
	head	interrobang
	or	interrobang
	syl	in+ter:a+bang
	pron	<in1ter*2b@G>
	pos	n.
interrobang	0.
	or	interabang
	syl	in+ter+ro+bang
	pron	<in1ter*2b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a newly invented punctuation mark (&!#800428) , used after a sentence that is both question and exclamation.
interrog	1.
	syl	interrog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interrogate.
interrog	2.
	syl	interrog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interrogation.
interrog	3.
	syl	interrog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	interrogative.
interrogate	ety	C15: from Latin interrog*_are to question, examine, from rog*_are to ask
interrogate	0.
	syl	in+ter+ro+gate
	pron	<in1ter*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ask questions (of), esp. to question (a witness in court, spy, etc.) closely.
interrogatingly	sub
	head	interrogate
	syl	in+1ter+ro+2gat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
interrogator	sub
	head	interrogate
	syl	in+1ter+ro+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
interrogation	1.
	syl	in+ter+ro+ga+tion
	pron	<in2ter*1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique, practice, or an instance of interrogating.
interrogation	2.
	syl	in+ter+ro+ga+tion
	pron	<in2ter*1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a question or query.
interrogation	3.
	syl	in+ter+ro+ga+tion
	pron	<in2ter*1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Telecomm.
	def	the transmission of one or more triggering pulses to a transponder.
interrogational	sub
	head	interrogation
	syl	in+2ter+ro+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
interrogation mark	0.
	syl	in+ter+ro+ga+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {question mark}.
interrogative	1.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a:tive
	pron	<2int*1rog*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	asking or having the nature of a question.
interrogative	2.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a:tive
	pron	<2int*1rog*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a form or construction used in asking a question.
interrogative	3.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a:tive
	pron	<2int*1rog*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to a class of words, such as and that are determiners, adjectives, or pronouns and serve to question which individual referent or referents are intended. Compare {demonstrative, relative}.
interrogative	4.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a:tive
	pron	<2int*1rog*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an interrogative word, phrase, sentence, or construc?!tion.
interrogative	5.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a:tive
	pron	<2int*1rog*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a question mark.
interrogatively	sub
	head	interrogative
	syl	in+ter+1rog:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
interrogatories	0.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a+to:ries
	pron	<2int*1rog*t*riz>, <-triz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	written questions asked by one party to a suit, to which the other party has to give written answers under oath.
interrogatory	1.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<2int*1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or involving a question.
interrogatory	2.
	syl	in+ter+rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<2int*1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a question or interrogation.
interrogatorily	sub
	head	interrogatory
	syl	in+ter+1rog:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
interrupt	ety	C15: from Latin interrumpere, from #7inter -+ rumpere to break
interrupt	1.
	syl	in+ter+rupt
	pron	<2int*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break the continuity of (an action, event, etc.) or hinder (a person) by intrusion.
interrupt	2.
	syl	in+ter+rupt
	pron	<2int*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cease to perform (some action).
interrupt	3.
	syl	in+ter+rupt
	pron	<2int*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obstruct (a view, etc.).
interrupt	4.
	syl	in+ter+rupt
	pron	<2int*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prevent or disturb (a conversation, discussion, etc.) by questions, interjections, or comment. {~}
interrupt	5.
	syl	in+ter+rupt
	pron	<2int*1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the signal to initiate the stopping of the running of one computer program in order to run another, after which the running of the original program is usually continued.
interruptible	sub
	head	interrupt
	syl	in+ter+1rupt+i:ble
	pos	adj.
interruptive	sub
	head	interrupt
	syl	in+ter+1rup+tive
	pos	adj.
interruptively	sub
	head	interrupt
	syl	in+ter+1rup+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
interrupted	1.
	syl	in+ter+rupt+ed
	pron	<2int*1r^ptid>
	pos	adj.
	def	broken, discontinued, or hindered.
interrupted	2.
	syl	in+ter+rupt+ed
	pron	<2int*1r^ptid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant organs, esp. leaves
	def	not evenly spaced along an axis.
interrupted	3.
	syl	in+ter+rupt+ed
	pron	<2int*1r^ptid>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {deceptive}. (of a cadence) progressing from the dominant chord to any other, such as the subdominant or submediant.
interruptedly	sub
	head	interrupted
	syl	in+ter+1rupt+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
interrupted screw	0.
	syl	in+ter+rupt+ed screw
	pos	n.
	def	a screw with a slot or slots cut into the thread, esp. one used in the breech of some guns permitting both engagement and release of the block by a partial turn of the screw.
interruptor	alt
	head	interrupter
	or	interrupter
	syl	in+ter+rup+tor
	pron	<2int*1r^pt*>
	pos	n.
interrupter	1.
	or	interruptor
	syl	in+ter+rupt+er
	pron	<2int*1r^pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that interrupts.
interrupter	2.
	or	interruptor
	syl	in+ter+rupt+er
	pron	<2int*1r^pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electromechanical device for opening and closing an electric circuit.
interruption	1.
	syl	in+ter+rup+tion
	pron	<2int*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that interrupts, such as a comment, question, or action.
interruption	2.
	syl	in+ter+rup+tion
	pron	<2int*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval or intermission.
interruption	3.
	syl	in+ter+rup+tion
	pron	<2int*1r^pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of interrupting or the state of being interrupted.
interscholastic	1.
	syl	in:ter+scho+las+tic
	pron	<2int*sk*1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sports events, competitions, etc.
	def	occurring between two or more schools.
interscholastic	2.
	syl	in:ter+scho+las+tic
	pron	<2int*sk*1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	representative of various schools.
inter se	0.
	syl	in+ter se
	pron	Latin. <1int*> <1sA>
	pos	adv.
	def	among or between themselves.
intersect	ety	C17: from Latin intersec*_are to divide, from #7inter+ sec*_are to cut
intersect	1.
	syl	in:ter+sect
	pron	<2int*1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide, cut, or mark off by passing through or across.
intersect	2.
	syl	in:ter+sect
	pron	<2int*1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of roads
	def	to cross (each other).
intersect	3.
	syl	in:ter+sect
	pron	<2int*1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Maths. often foll. by with
	def	to have one or more points in common (with another configuration).
intersection	1.
	syl	in:ter+sec+tion
	pron	<2int*1sekS*n>, <1int*2sek->
	pos	n.
	def	a point at which things intersect, esp. a road junction.
intersection	2.
	syl	in:ter+sec+tion
	pron	<2int*1sekS*n>, <1int*2sek->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of intersecting or the state of being intersected.
intersection	3.a.
	syl	in:ter+sec+tion
	pron	<2int*1sekS*n>, <1int*2sek->
	pos	n.
	def	a point or set of points common to two or more geometric configurations.
intersection	3.b.
	syl	in:ter+sec+tion
	pron	<2int*1sekS*n>, <1int*2sek->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {product}. the elements that are common to two or more sets. Symbol: #800429 $U#800430 , as in
intersectional	sub
	head	intersection
	syl	in:ter+1sec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
intersex	0.
	syl	in:ter+sex
	pron	<1int*2seks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an individual with characteristics intermediate between those of a male and a female. Compare {gynandromorph, {hermaphrodite} (sense 1)}.
intersexual	1.
	syl	in:ter+sex+u:al
	pron	<2int*1sekSu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or existing between the sexes.
intersexual	2.
	syl	in:ter+sex+u:al
	pron	<2int*1sekSu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or being an intersex.
intersexuality	sub
	head	intersexual
	or	intersexualism
	syl	in:ter+2sex:u+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
intersexualism	sub
	head	intersexual
	or	intersexuality
	syl	in:ter+1sex:u+al+ism
	pos	n.
intersexually	sub
	head	intersexual
	syl	in:ter+1sex:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
interspace	1.
	syl	in:ter+space
	pron	<2int*1spAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or occupy a space between.
interspace	2.
	syl	in:ter+space
	pron	<1int*2spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	space between or among things.
interspatial	sub
	head	interspace
	syl	in:ter+spa+tial
	pron	<2int*1spAS*l>
	pos	adj.
interspatially	sub
	head	interspace
	syl	in:ter+1spa+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
intersperse	ety	C16: from Latin interspargere, from #7inter -#7+ spargere to sprinkle
intersperse	0.
	syl	in:ter+sperse
	pron	<2int*1spR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter or distribute among, between, or on.
interspersedly	sub
	head	intersperse
	syl	in:ter+spers+ed+ly
	pron	<2int*1spR:sidli>
	pos	adv.
interspersion	sub
	head	intersperse
	or	interspersal
	syl	in:ter+sper+sion
	pron	<2int*1spR:S*n>
	pos	n.
interspersal	sub
	head	intersperse
	or	interspersion
	syl	in:ter+1sper+sal
	pos	n.
interstadial	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7inter -#7+ stadium stage
interstadial	0.
	syl	in:ter+sta+di:al
	pron	<2int*1stAdi*l>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {interglacial}.
interstate	1.
	syl	in:ter+state
	pron	<1int*2stAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	between or involving two or more of the states of the U.S., Australia, etc. {~}
interstate	2.
	syl	in:ter+state
	pron	<1int*2stAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to or into another state.
interstice	ety	C17: from Latin interstitium interval, from intersistere, from #7inter -+ sistere to stand
interstice	1.
	syl	in+ter+stice
	pron	<in1tR:stis>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a minute opening or crevice between things.
interstice	2.
	syl	in+ter+stice
	pron	<in1tR:stis>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the space between adjacent atoms in a crystal lattice.
interstitial	1.
	syl	in+ter+sti+tial
	pron	<2int*1stiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an interstice or interstices.
interstitial	2.
	syl	in+ter+sti+tial
	pron	<2int*1stiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	forming or occurring in an interstice.
	exam	1	an interstitial atom.
interstitial	3.
	syl	in+ter+sti+tial
	pron	<2int*1stiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	containing interstitial atoms or ions.
	exam	1	an interstitial compound.
interstitial	4.
	syl	in+ter+sti+tial
	pron	<2int*1stiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	occurring in the spaces between organs, tissues, etc..
	exam	1	interstitial cells.
interstitial	5.
	syl	in+ter+sti+tial
	pron	<2int*1stiS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an atom or ion situated in the interstices of a crystal lattice.
interstitially	sub
	head	interstitial
	syl	in+ter+1sti+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
interstitial-cell-stimulating hormone	0.
	syl	in+ter:sti:tial-cell-stim:u:lat+ing hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {luteinizing hormone}.
interstratifies	infl
	head	interstratify
	syl	in:ter+strat:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interstratifying	infl
	head	interstratify
	syl	in:ter+strat:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interstratified	infl
	head	interstratify
	syl	in:ter+strat:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
interstratify	0.
	syl	in:ter+strat:i+fy
	pron	<2int*1str@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to arrange (a series of rock strata) in alternating beds.
interstratification	sub
	head	interstratify
	syl	in:ter+2strat:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
intertexture	1.
	syl	in:ter+tex+ture
	pron	<2int*1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of interweaving or the condition of having been interwoven.
intertexture	2.
	syl	in:ter+tex+ture
	pron	<2int*1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been interwoven.
intertidal	0.
	syl	in:ter+tid+al
	pron	<2int*1tIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the zone of the shore between the high-water mark and low-water mark.
intertrigo	ety	C18: from #7inter -+- trigo, from Latin terere to rub
intertrigo	0.
	syl	in:ter+tri+go
	pron	<2int*1trIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	chafing between two moist closely opposed skin surfaces, as at the armpit.
Intertropical Convergence Zone	0.
	syl	In:ter+trop:i+cal Con+ver+gence Zone
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the zone of converging trade winds along the equator causing rising air currents and low atmospheric pressure. Abbrev.: {I.T.C.Z}.
intertwine	0.
	syl	in:ter+twine
	pron	<2int*1twIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite or be united by twisting or twining together. Also: {intertwist}.
intertwinement	sub
	head	intertwine
	syl	in:ter+1twine+ment
	pos	n.
intertwiningly	sub
	head	intertwine
	syl	in:ter+1twin+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
interval	ety	C13: from Latin intervallum, literally: space between two palisades, from #7inter -+ vallum palisade, rampart &- in@.ter+val+lic (@!$Int$$#!v@al$Ik) adj.
interval	1.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time marked off by or between two events, instants, etc.
interval	2.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between two points, objects, etc.
interval	3.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pause or interlude, as between periods of intense activity.
interval	4.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a short period between parts of a play, concert, film, etc.; intermission.
interval	5.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the difference of pitch between two notes, either sounded simultaneously ({harmonic interval}) or in succession as in a musical part ({melodic interval}) . An interval is calculated by counting the (inclusive) number of notes of the diatonic scale between the two notes.
	exam	1	the interval between C and G is a fifth.
interval	6.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the frequencies of two sounds.
interval	7.a.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the set containing all real numbers or points between two given numbers or points, called the endpoints. A {closed interval} includes the endpoints, but an {open interval} does not.
interval	7.b.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of points in -dimensional space where coordinates satisfy the inequalities \i &<#800433 \i &<#800434 \i ({closed interval}) or \i <#800435 \i <#800436 \i ({open interval}) where \i <#800437 \i.
interval	8.a.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	occasionally or intermittently.
interval	8.b.
	syl	in+ter+val
	pron	<1int*v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	with spaces between.
interval training	0.
	syl	in+ter+val train+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method of athletic training using alternate sprinting and jogging. Also called: {fartlek}.
intervene	ety	C16: from Latin interven*_ire to come between, from #7inter -+ ven*_ire to come
intervene	1.
	syl	in:ter+vene
	pron	<2int*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to take a decisive or intrusive role (in) in order to modify or determine events or their outcome.
intervene	2.
	syl	in:ter+vene
	pron	<2int*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or between
	def	to come or be (among or between).
intervene	3.
	syl	in:ter+vene
	pron	<2int*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a period of time
	def	to occur between events or points in time.
intervene	4.
	syl	in:ter+vene
	pron	<2int*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an event
	def	to disturb or hinder a course of action.
intervene	5.
	syl	in:ter+vene
	pron	<2int*1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to interpose and become a party to a legal action between others esp. in order to protect one's interests.
intervener	sub
	head	intervene
	or	intervenor
	syl	in:ter+1ven+er
	pos	n.
intervenor	sub
	head	intervene
	or	intervener
	syl	in:ter+1ve+nor
	pos	n.
intervention	sub
	head	intervene
	syl	in:ter+ven+tion
	pron	<2int*1venS*n>
	pos	n.
interventional	sub
	head	intervene
	syl	in:ter+1ven+tion+al
	pos	adj.
interventionist	1.
	syl	in:ter+ven+tion+ist
	pron	<2int*1venS*nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or advocating intervention, esp. in the affairs of a foreign country.
interventionist	2.
	syl	in:ter+ven+tion+ist
	pron	<2int*1venS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an interventionist person or state.
interventionism	sub
	head	interventionist
	syl	in:ter+1ven+tion+ism
	pos	n.
intervertebral disc	0.
	syl	in:ter+ver+te:bral disc
	pos	n.
	def	any of the cartilaginous discs between individual vertebrae, acting as shock absorbers.
interview	ety	C16: from Old French entrevue; see #7inter -#7, view  &- @!in@.ter+view@.#!ee n.
interview	1.
	syl	in:ter+view
	pron	<1int*2vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a conversation with or questioning of a person, usually conducted for television, radio, or a newspaper.
interview	2.
	syl	in:ter+view
	pron	<1int*2vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal discussion, esp. one in which an employer assesses an applicant for a job. {~}
interview	3.
	syl	in:ter+view
	pron	<1int*2vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	to conduct an interview with (someone).
interviewer	sub
	head	interview
	syl	in:ter+2view+er
	pos	n.
intervocalic	0.
	syl	in:ter+vo+cal+ic
	pron	<2int*v*u1k@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	pronounced or situated between vowels.
intervocalically	sub
	head	intervocalic
	syl	in:ter+vo+1cal:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
interweaves	infl
	head	interweave
	or	interweaved woven
	syl	in:ter+weaves
	pos	vb.
interweaving	infl
	head	interweave
	or	interwove
	syl	in:ter+weav+ing
	pos	vb.
interwove	infl
	head	interweave
	or	interweaved
	syl	in:ter+wove
	pos	vb.
interweaved woven	infl
	head	interweave
	or	interweaves
	syl	in:ter+weaved; +woven
	pos	vb.
interweaved	infl
	head	interweave
	or	interwove
	syl	in:ter+weaved.
	pos	vb.
interweave	0.
	syl	in:ter+weave
	pron	<2int*1wEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to weave, blend, or twine together; intertwine. Also: {interwork}.
interweavement	sub
	head	interweave
	syl	in:ter+1weave+ment
	pos	n.
interweaver	sub
	head	interweave
	syl	in:ter+2weav+er
	pos	n.
intestate	ety	C14: from Latin intest*_atus, from {#7in -%1}#7+ test*_atus, from test*_ar*_i to bear witness, make a will, from testis a witness
intestate	1.a.
	syl	in+tes+tate
	pron	<in1testAt>, <-tit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	not having made a will.
intestate	1.b.
	syl	in+tes+tate
	pron	<in1testAt>, <-tit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of property
	def	not disposed of by will.
intestate	2.
	syl	in+tes+tate
	pron	<in1testAt>, <-tit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dies without having made a will.
intestate	xref
	syl	in+tes+tate
	pron	<in1testAt>, <-tit>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {testate}.
intestacy	sub
	head	intestate
	syl	in+1tes+ta+cy
	pos	n.
intestinal flora	0.
	syl	in+tes+ti+nal flo+ra
	pos	n.
	def	harmless microorganisms that inhabit the lumen of the intestinal tract.
intestine	ety	C16: from Latin intest*_inum gut, from intest*_inus internal, from intus within &- in+tes+ti+nal ($In#!t$est$In%@l, @!$Int$es#!ta$In%@l) adj. &- in+#!tes+ti+nal+ly adv.
intestine	0.
	syl	in+tes+tine
	pron	<in1testin>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the part of the alimentary canal between the stomach and the anus. See {large intestine, small intestine}. Related adj.: {alvine}.
intima	ety	C19: from Latin, feminine of intimus innermost; see #7intimate 
intimae	infl
	head	intima
	syl	in+ti+mae
	pron	<-2mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intima	0.
	syl	in+ti+ma
	pron	<1intim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	the innermost layer of an organ or part, esp. of a blood vessel.
intimal	sub
	head	intima
	syl	in+ti+mal
	pos	adj.
intimacies	infl
	head	intimacy
	syl	in+ti+ma+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intimacy	1.
	syl	in+ti+ma+cy
	pron	<1intim*si>
	pos	n.
	def	close or warm friendship or understanding; personal relationship.
intimacy	2.
	syl	in+ti+ma+cy
	pron	<1intim*si>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	sexual relations.
intimate	ety	C17: from Latin intimus very close friend, from (adj.): innermost, deepest, from intus within
intimate	H1.1.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by a close or warm personal relationship.
	exam	1	an intimate friend.
intimate	H1.2.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply personal, private, or secret.
intimate	H1.3.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by with
	def	having sexual relations (with).
intimate	H1.4.a.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	having a deep or unusual knowledge (of)
intimate	H1.4.b.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of knowledge
	def	deep; extensive.
intimate	H1.5.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a friendly, warm, or informal atmosphere.
	exam	1	an intimate nightclub.
intimate	H1.6.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the essential part or nature of something; intrinsic.
intimate	H1.7.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1intimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the informal second person of verbs and pronouns in French and other languages.
intimately	sub
	head	intimate
	syl	in+ti+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
intimateness	sub
	head	intimate
	syl	in+ti+mate+ness
	pos	n.
intimate	ety	C16: from Late Latin intim*_are to proclaim, from Latin intimus innermost
intimate	H2.1.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1inti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to hint; suggest.
intimate	H2.2.
	syl	in+ti+mate
	pron	<1inti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to proclaim.
intimater	sub
	head	intimate
	syl	in+ti+2mat+er
	pos	n.
intimidate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin intimid*_are, from Latin {#7in -%2}#7+ timidus fearful, from timor fear
intimidate	1.
	syl	in+tim:i+date
	pron	<in1timi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make timid or frightened, as by threats; scare.
intimidate	2.
	syl	in+tim:i+date
	pron	<in1timi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discourage, restrain, or silence illegally or unscrupulously, as by threats or blackmail.
intimidation	sub
	head	intimidate
	syl	in+2tim:i+1da+tion
	pos	n.
intimidator	sub
	head	intimidate
	syl	in+1tim:i+2da+tor
	pos	n.
intinction	ety	C16: from Late Latin intincti*_o a dipping in, from Latin intingere to dip in, from tingere to dip
intinction	0.
	syl	in+tinc+tion
	pron	<in1tiGkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of dipping the Eucharistic bread into the wine at Holy Communion.
intine	ety	C19: from Latin intimus innermost+{-#7ine %1}
intine	0.
	syl	in+tine
	pron	<1intin>, <-tEn>, <-tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner membrane of a pollen grain or a spore. Compare {extine}.
intitule	ety	C15: from Old French intituler, from Latin titulus #7title 
intitule	0.
	syl	in+tit+ule
	pron	<in1titju:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Parliamentary procedure. in Britain
	def	to entitle (an Act).
intl	0.
	syl	intl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	international.
into	1.
	syl	in:to
	pron	<1intu:>, <unstressed> <1int*>
	pos	prep.
	def	to the interior or inner parts of.
	exam	1	to look into a case.
into	2.
	syl	in:to
	pron	<1intu:>, <unstressed> <1int*>
	pos	prep.
	def	to the middle or midst of so as to be surrounded by.
	exam	1	into the water;
	exam	2	into the bushes.
into	3.
	syl	in:to
	pron	<1intu:>, <unstressed> <1int*>
	pos	prep.
	def	against; up against.
	exam	1	he drove into a wall.
into	4.
	syl	in:to
	pron	<1intu:>, <unstressed> <1int*>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the result of a transformation or change.
	exam	1	he changed into a monster.
into	5.
	syl	in:to
	pron	<1intu:>, <unstressed> <1int*>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Maths.
	def	used to indicate a dividend.
	exam	1	three into six is two.
into	6.
	syl	in:to
	pron	<1intu:>, <unstressed> <1int*>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	interested in.
	exam	1	I'm really into Freud these days.
intolerable	1.
	syl	in+tol+er+a:ble
	pron	<in1tol*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	more than can be tolerated or endured; insufferable.
intolerable	2.
	syl	in+tol+er+a:ble
	pron	<in1tol*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely irritating or annoying.
intolerability	sub
	head	intolerable
	or	intolerableness
	syl	in+2tol+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
intolerableness	sub
	head	intolerable
	or	intolerability
	syl	in+1tol+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
intolerably	sub
	head	intolerable
	syl	in+1tol+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
intolerant	1.
	syl	in+tol+er+ant
	pron	<in1tol*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking respect for practices and beliefs other than one's own.
intolerant	2.
	syl	in+tol+er+ant
	pron	<in1tol*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	not able or willing to tolerate or endure.
	exam	1	intolerant of noise.
intolerantly	sub
	head	intolerant
	syl	in+1tol+er+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
intonate	1.
	syl	in+to+nate
	pron	<1int*u2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce or articulate (continuous connected speech) with a characteristic rise and fall of the voice.
intonate	2.
	syl	in+to+nate
	pron	<1int*u2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {intone}.
intonation	1.
	syl	in+to+na+tion
	pron	<2int*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound pattern of phrases and sentences produced by pitch variation in the voice.
intonation	2.
	syl	in+to+na+tion
	pron	<2int*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of intoning.
intonation	3.
	syl	in+to+na+tion
	pron	<2int*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an intoned, chanted, or monoto?!nous utterance; incantation.
intonation	4.
	syl	in+to+na+tion
	pron	<2int*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist.
intonation	5.a.
	syl	in+to+na+tion
	pron	<2int*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the correct or accurate pitching of intervals.
intonation	5.b.
	syl	in+to+na+tion
	pron	<2int*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity to play or sing in tune. See also {just intonation}.
intonational	sub
	head	intonation
	syl	in+to+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
contour	alt
	head	intonation pattern
	or	intonation pattern
	syl	con+tour
	pos	n.
intonation pattern	0.
	or	contour
	syl	in+to+na+tion pat+tern
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a characteristic series of musical pitch levels that serves to distinguish between questions, statements, and other types of utterance in a language.
intone	1.
	syl	in+tone
	pron	<in1t*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter, recite, or sing (a chant, prayer, etc.) in a monotonous or incantatory tone.
intone	2.
	syl	in+tone
	pron	<in1t*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak with a particular or characteristic intonation or tone.
intone	3.
	syl	in+tone
	pron	<in1t*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing (the opening phrase of a psalm, etc.) in plainsong.
intoner	sub
	head	intone
	syl	in+1ton+er
	pos	n.
intorsion	0.
	syl	in+tor+sion
	pron	<in1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a spiral twisting in plant stems or other parts.
in toto	0.
	syl	in to:to
	pron	Latin. <in> <1t*ut*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	totally; entirely; completely.
intoxicant	1.
	syl	in+tox:i+cant
	pron	<in1toksik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that causes intoxication.
intoxicant	2.
	syl	in+tox:i+cant
	pron	<in1toksik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing intoxication.
intoxicate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from intoxic*_are to poison, from Latin toxicum poison; see #7toxic 
intoxicate	1.
	syl	in+tox:i+cate
	pron	<in1toksi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an alcoholic drink
	def	to produce in (a person) a state ranging from euphoria to stupor, usually accompanied by loss of inhibitions and control; make drunk; inebriate.
intoxicate	2.
	syl	in+tox:i+cate
	pron	<in1toksi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate, excite, or elate so as to overwhelm.
intoxicate	3.
	syl	in+tox:i+cate
	pron	<in1toksi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a drug, etc.
	def	to poison.
intoxicable	sub
	head	intoxicate
	syl	in+1tox:i+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
intoxicatingly	sub
	head	intoxicate
	syl	in+1tox:i+2cat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
intoxicative	sub
	head	intoxicate
	syl	in+1tox:i+2ca+tive
	pos	adj.
intoxicator	sub
	head	intoxicate
	syl	in+1tox:i+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
intoxication	1.
	syl	in+tox:i+ca+tion
	pron	<in2toksi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	drunkenness; inebria?!tion.
intoxication	2.
	syl	in+tox:i+ca+tion
	pron	<in2toksi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	great elation.
intoxication	3.
	syl	in+tox:i+ca+tion
	pron	<in2toksi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of intoxicating.
intoxication	4.
	syl	in+tox:i+ca+tion
	pron	<in2toksi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	poisoning.
intr	0.
	syl	intr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intransitive.
intra-	ety	from Latin intr*_a on the inside, within; see #7interior 
intra-	0.
	syl	in:tra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	within; inside.
	exam	1	intravenous.
intra-atomic	0.
	syl	in:tra-a:tom:ic
	pron	<2intr**1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or occurring within an atom or atoms. Compare {interatomic}.
intracardiac	0.
	syl	in:tra+car+di+ac
	pron	<2intr*1ka:di2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	within the heart.
intracellular	0.
	syl	in:tra+cel+lu+lar
	pron	<2intr*1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	situated or occurring inside a cell or cells.
intracellularly	sub
	head	intracellular
	syl	in:tra+1cel+lu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
Intracoastal Waterway	0.
	syl	In:tra+coast+al Wa:ter+way
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway}.
intracranial	0.
	syl	in:tra+cra+ni:al
	pron	<2intr*1krAni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	within the skull.
intractable	1.
	syl	in+trac+ta:ble
	pron	<in1tr@kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to influence or direct.
	exam	1	an intractable disposition.
intractable	2.
	syl	in+trac+ta:ble
	pron	<in1tr@kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a problem, illness, etc.
	def	difficult to solve, alleviate, or cure.
intractable	3.
	syl	in+trac+ta:ble
	pron	<in1tr@kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to shape or mould, esp. with the hands.
intractability	sub
	head	intractable
	or	intractableness
	syl	in+2trac+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
intractableness	sub
	head	intractable
	or	intractability
	syl	in+1trac+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
intractably	sub
	head	intractable
	syl	in+1trac+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
intracutaneous	0.
	syl	in:tra+cu+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2intr*kju:1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	within the skin. Also: {intradermal}.
intracutaneously	sub
	head	intracutaneous
	syl	in:tra+cu+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
intradermic	alt
	head	intradermal
	or	intradermal
	syl	in:tra+der+mic
	pos	adj.
intradermal	0.
	or	intradermic
	syl	in:tra+der+mal
	pron	<2intr*1dR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anato?!my.
	def	other words for {intracutaneous}.
intradermally	sub
	head	intradermal
	or	intradermically
	syl	in:tra+1der+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
intradermically	sub
	head	intradermal
	or	intradermally
	syl	in:tra+1der+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
intrados	ety	C18: from French, from #7intra -#7+ dos back, from Latin dorsum 
intrados	infl
	or	intradoses
	syl	in+tra+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intradoses	infl
	head	intrados
	or	intrados
	syl	in+tra+dos:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intrados	0.
	syl	in+tra+dos
	pron	<in1trAdos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the inner curve or surface of an arch or vault. Compare {extrados}.
intramolecular	0.
	syl	in:tra+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2intr*m*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring within a molecule or molecules.
intramural	1.
	syl	in:tra+mu+ral
	pron	<2intr*1mju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Education, chiefly U.S.
	def	operating within or involving those in a single establishment.
intramural	2.
	syl	in:tra+mu+ral
	pron	<2intr*1mju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	within the walls of a cavity or hollow organ.
intramurally	sub
	head	intramural
	syl	in:tra+1mu+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
intramuscular	0.
	syl	in:tra+mus+cu+lar
	pron	<2intr*1m^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	within a muscle.
	exam	1	an intramuscular injection.
intramuscularly	sub
	head	intramuscular
	syl	in:tra+1mus+cu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
intranational	0.
	syl	in:tra+na+tion+al
	pron	<2intr*1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	within one nation.
intrans	0.
	syl	intrans.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intransitive.
intransigent	ety	C19: from Spanish los intransigentes the uncompromising (ones), a name adopted by certain political extremists, from {#7in -%1}#7+ transigir to compromise, from Latin transigere to settle; see #7trans?!act 
intransigent	1.
	syl	in+tran+si+gent
	pron	<in1tr@nsiJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not willing to compromise; obstinately maintaining an attitude.
intransigent	2.
	syl	in+tran+si+gent
	pron	<in1tr@nsiJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an intransigent person, esp. in politics.
intransigence	sub
	head	intransigent
	or	intransigency
	syl	in+1tran+si+gence
	pos	n.
intransigency	sub
	head	intransigent
	or	intransigence
	syl	in+1tran+si+gen+cy
	pos	n.
intransigently	sub
	head	intransigent
	syl	in+1tran+si+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
intransitive	1.a.
	syl	in+tran+si+tive
	pron	<in1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a verb when it does not require a direct object.
intransitive	1.b.
	syl	in+tran+si+tive
	pron	<in1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a verb that customarily does not require a direct object.
intransitive	1.c.
	syl	in+tran+si+tive
	pron	<in1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	as; n.
	def	a verb in either of these categories.
intransitive	2.
	syl	in+tran+si+tive
	pron	<in1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an adjective or noun that does not require any particular noun phrase as a referent.
intransitive	3.
	syl	in+tran+si+tive
	pron	<in1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the property that although one object is related to a second that bears the same relationship to a third, the first does not bear this relationship to the third.
	exam	1	@6being the mother of@9 is an intransitive relationship.
intransitive	xref
	syl	in+tran+si+tive
	pron	<in1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {transitive, pseudo-intransitive}.
intransitively	sub
	head	intransitive
	syl	in+1tran+si+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
intranuclear	0.
	syl	in:tra+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2intr*1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or occurring within a nucleus.
intrastate	0.
	syl	in:tra+state
	pron	<2intr*1stAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	of, relating to, or confined within a single state, esp. a state of the U.S.
intratelluric	0.
	syl	in:tra+tel+lu+ric
	pron	<2intr*t*1lju*rik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks and their constituents, processes, etc.
	def	formed or occurring below the surface of the earth.
intrauterine	0.
	syl	in:tra+u:ter+ine
	pron	<2intr*1ju:t*rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	within the womb.
intrauterine device	0.
	syl	in:tra+u:ter+ine de+vice
	pos	n.
	def	a metal or plastic device, in the shape of a loop, coil, or ring, inserted into the uterus to prevent conception. Abbrev.: {I.U.D}.
intravasation	0.
	syl	in+trav:a+sa+tion
	pron	<in2tr@v*1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the passage of extra?!neous material, such as pus, into a blood or lymph vessel. Compare {extravasation}.
intravenous	0.
	syl	in:tra+ve:nous
	pron	<2intr*1vEn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	within a vein.
	exam	1	an intravenous injection.
intravenously	sub
	head	intravenous
	syl	in:tra+1ve:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
in-tray	0.
	syl	in-tray
	pos	n.
	def	a tray for incoming papers, etc., requiring attention.
intrazonal soil	0.
	syl	in:tra+zon+al soil
	pron	<2intr*1z*unL>
	pos	n.
	def	a soil that has a well-developed profile determined by relief, parent material, age, etc.
intreat	0.
	syl	in+treat
	pron	<in1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic spelling of {entreat}.
intreatingly	sub
	head	intreat
	syl	in+1treat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
intreatment	sub
	head	intreat
	syl	in+1treat+ment
	pos	n.
intrench	0.
	syl	in+trench
	pron	<in1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {entrench}.
intrencher	sub
	head	intrench
	syl	in+1trench+er
	pos	n.
intrenchment	sub
	head	intrench
	syl	in+1trench+ment
	pos	n.
intrepid	ety	C17: from Latin intrepidus, from {#7in -%1}#7+ trepidus fearful, timid
intrepid	0.
	syl	in+trep+id
	pron	<in1trepid>
	pos	adj.
	def	fearless; daring; bold.
intrepidity	sub
	head	intrepid
	or	intrepidness
	syl	in+tre+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
intrepidness	sub
	head	intrepid
	or	intrepidity
	syl	in+1trep+id+ness
	pos	n.
intrepidly	sub
	head	intrepid
	syl	in+1trep+id+ly
	pos	adv.
intricate	ety	C15: from Latin intr*_ic*_are to entangle, perplex, from {#7in -%2}#7+ tr*_icae trifles, perplexities
intricate	1.
	syl	in+tri+cate
	pron	<1intrikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to understand; obscure; complex; puzzling.
intricate	2.
	syl	in+tri+cate
	pron	<1intrikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	entangled or involved.
	exam	1	intricate patterns.
intricacy	sub
	head	intricate
	or	intricateness
	syl	in+tri+ca+cy
	pos	n.
intricateness	sub
	head	intricate
	or	intricacy
	syl	in+tri+cate+ness
	pos	n.
intricately	sub
	head	intricate
	syl	in+tri+cate+ly
	pos	adv.
intriguant	alt
	head	intrigant
	or	intrigante
	syl	in+tri+guant
	pron	<1intrig*nt>, French <?~etri1g?~a>, French <*~etri1g*~a:t>
	pos	n.
intrigante	infl
	head	intrigant
	or	intriguante
	syl	in+tri+gante
	pron	<2intri1gont>, French <*~etri1g*~a:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
intriguante	infl
	head	intrigant
	or	intrigante
	syl	in+tri+guante
	pron	<2intri1gont>, French <*~etri1g*~a:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
intrigant	0.
	or	intriguant
	syl	in+tri+gant
	pron	<1intrig*nt>, French <?~etri1g?~a>, French <*~etri1g*~a:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who intrigues; intriguer.
intrigue	ety	C17: from French intriguer, from Italian intrigare, from Latin intr*_ic*_are; see #7intricate 
intrigues	infl
	head	intrigue
	syl	in+trigues
	pos	vb.
intriguing	infl
	head	intrigue
	syl	in+trigu+ing
	pos	vb.
intrigued	infl
	head	intrigue
	syl	in+trigued.
	pos	vb.
intrigue	1.
	syl	in+trigue
	pron	<in1trEg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make interested or curious.
	exam	1	I'm intrigued by this case, Watson.
intrigue	2.
	syl	in+trigue
	pron	<in1trEg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make secret plots or employ underhand methods; conspire.
intrigue	3.
	syl	in+trigue
	pron	<in1trEg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to carry on a clandestine love affair.
intrigue	4.
	syl	in+trigue
	pron	<in1trEg>, <1intrEg>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of secret plotting, etc.
intrigue	5.
	syl	in+trigue
	pron	<in1trEg>, <1intrEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a clandestine love affair.
intrigue	6.
	syl	in+trigue
	pron	<in1trEg>, <1intrEg>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of arousing interest or curiosity; beguilement.
intriguer	sub
	head	intrigue
	syl	in+1tri+guer
	pos	n.
intriguingly	sub
	head	intrigue
	syl	in+1tri+guing+ly
	pos	adv.
intrinsic	ety	C15: from Late Latin intrinsecus from Latin, inwardly, from intr*_a within+ secus alongside; related to sequ*_i to follow
intrinsical	alt
	head	intrinsic
	or	intrinsic
	syl	in+trin+si+cal
	pos	adj.
intrinsic	1.
	or	intrinsical
	syl	in+trin+sic
	pron	<in1trinsik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the essential nature of a thing; inherent.
intrinsic	2.
	or	intrinsical
	syl	in+trin+sic
	pron	<in1trinsik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated within or peculiar to a part.
	exam	1	intrinsic muscles.
intrinsically	sub
	head	intrinsic
	syl	in+1trin+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
intrinsic semiconductor	0.
	syl	in+trin+sic sem:i+con+duc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an almost pure semiconduc?!tor to which no impurities have been added and in which the electron and hole densities are equal at thermal equilibrium. Also called: {i-type semiconductor}.
intros	infl
	head	intro
	syl	in+tros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
intro	0.
	syl	in+tro
	pron	<1intr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {introduction}.
introd	alt
	head	intro
	or	intro
	syl	introd.
intro	1.
	or	introd
	syl	intro.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	introduction.
intro	2.
	or	introd
	syl	intro.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	introductory.
intro-	ety	from Latin intr*_o towards the inside, inwardly, within
intro-	0.
	syl	in:tro-
	pos	prefix.
	def	in, into, or inward.
	exam	1	introvert.
introduce	ety	C16: from Latin intr*_od*_ucere to bring inside, from #7intro -#7+ d*_ucere to lead
introduce	1.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to present (someone) by name (to another person) or (two or more people to each other).
introduce	2.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to cause to experience for the first time.
	exam	1	to introduce a visitor to beer.
introduce	3.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present for consideration or approval, esp. before a legislative body.
	exam	1	to introduce a draft bill in Congress.
introduce	4.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring in; establish.
	exam	1	to introduce decimal currency.
introduce	5.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present (a radio or television programme, etc.) verbally.
introduce	6.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to start.
	exam	1	he introduced his talk with some music.
introduce	7.
	syl	in:tro+duce
	pron	<2intr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to insert or inject.
	exam	1	he introduced the needle into his arm.
introducer	sub
	head	introduce
	syl	in:tro+1duc+er
	pos	n.
introducible	sub
	head	introduce
	syl	in:tro+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
introduction	1.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of introducing or fact of being introduced.
introduction	2.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a presentation of one person to another or others.
introduction	3.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of presenting a person to another person, group, etc., such as a {letter of introduction} or refer?!ence.
introduction	4.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary part, as of a book, speech, etc.
introduction	5.a.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental passage preceding the entry of a soloist, choir, etc.
introduction	5.b.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening passage in a movement or composition that precedes the main material.
introduction	6.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been or is introduced, esp. something that is not native to an area, country, etc.
introduction	7.
	syl	in:tro+duc+tion
	pron	<2intr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a basic or elementary work of instruction, reference, etc.
introductory	0.
	syl	in:tro+duc+to:ry
	pron	<2intr*1d^kt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as an introduction; preliminary; prefatory.
introductorily	sub
	head	introductory
	syl	in:tro+1duc+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
introductoriness	sub
	head	introductory
	syl	in:tro+1duc+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
introgression	0.
	syl	in:tro+gres+sion
	pron	<2intr*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the introduction of genes from the gene pool of one species into that of another during hybridization.
introit	ety	C15: from Church Latin introitus introit, from Latin: entrance, from intro*_ire to go in, from #7intro -#7+ *_ire to go
introit	0.
	syl	in+troit
	pron	<1intrcit>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	a short prayer said or sung as the celebrant is entering the sanctuary to celebrate Mass or Holy Communion.
introital	sub
	head	introit
	syl	in+1troi+tal
	pos	adj.
introject	1.
	syl	in:tro+ject
	pron	<2intr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Psychol.
	usage	esp. of a child
	def	to incorporate ideas of others, or (in fantasy) of objects.
introject	2.
	syl	in:tro+ject
	pron	<2intr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to turn (feelings for another) towards oneself.
introject	xref
	syl	in:tro+ject
	pron	<2intr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	Compare {project}. See also {internalize}.
introjection	ety	C20: from #7intro -#7+ (#7pro) #7jection 
introjection	0.
	syl	in:tro+jec+tion
	pron	<2intr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the act or process of introjecting.
introjective	sub
	head	introjection
	syl	in:tro+1jec+tive
	pos	adj.
intromission	0.
	syl	in:tro+mis+sion
	pron	<2intr*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {insertion} or {introduction}.
intromissive	sub
	head	intromission
	syl	in:tro+1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
intromit	ety	C15: from Latin intr*_omittere to send in, from #7intro -#7+ mittere to send
intromits	infl
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
intromitting	infl
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
intromitted	infl
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
intromit	0.
	syl	in:tro+mit
	pron	<2intr*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to enter or insert or allow to enter or be inserted.
intromissible	sub
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+1mis+si:ble
	pos	adj.
intromissibility	sub
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
intromittent	sub
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+1mit+tent
	pos	adj.
intromitter	sub
	head	intromit
	syl	in:tro+1mit+ter
	pos	n.
introrse	ety	C19: from Latin introrsus, contraction of intr*_oversus, from #7intro -#7+ versus turned, from vertere to turn
introrse	0.
	syl	in+trorse
	pron	<in1trc:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	turned inwards or towards the axis, as anthers that shed their pollen towards the centre of the flower.
introrsely	sub
	head	introrse
	syl	in+1trorse+ly
	pos	adv.
introspect	0.
	syl	in:tro+spect
	pron	<2intr*1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to examine and analyse one's own thoughts and feelings.
introspection	ety	C17: from Latin intr*_ospicere to look within, from #7intro -#7+ specere to look
introspection	0.
	syl	in:tro+spec+tion
	pron	<2intr*1spekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the examination of one's own thoughts, impressions, and feelings, esp. for long periods.
introspectional	sub
	head	introspection
	or	introspective
	syl	in:tro+1spec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
introspective	sub
	head	introspection
	or	introspectional
	syl	in:tro+1spec+tive
	pos	adj.
introspectionist	sub
	head	introspection
	syl	in:tro+1spec+tion+ist
	pos	n.
introspectiveness	sub
	head	introspection
	syl	in:tro+1spec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
introversion	1.
	syl	in:tro+ver+sion
	pron	<2intr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the directing of interest inwards towards one's own thoughts and feelings rather than towards the external world or making social contacts.
introversion	2.
	syl	in:tro+ver+sion
	pron	<2intr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the turning inside out of a hollow organ or part.
introversion	xref
	syl	in:tro+ver+sion
	pron	<2intr*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {extroversion}.
introversive	sub
	head	introversion
	or	introvertive
	syl	in:tro+1ver+sive
	pos	adj.
introvertive	sub
	head	introversion
	or	introversive
	syl	in:tro+1ver+tive
	pos	adj.
introvert	ety	C17: see #7intro -#7, invert 
introvert	1.
	syl	in:tro+vert
	pron	<1intr*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person prone to introversion. {~} (#!$Intr$$@!v$z$:t).
introvert	2.
	syl	in:tro+vert
	pron	<1intr*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {introverted}. characterized by introversion. {~} (@!$Intr$$#!v$z$:t).
introvert	3.
	syl	in:tro+vert
	pron	<1intr*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to turn (a hollow organ or part) inside out.
introvert	xref
	syl	in:tro+vert
	pron	<1intr*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {extrovert}.
intrude	ety	C16: from Latin intr*_udere to thrust in, from {#7in -%2}#7+ tr*_udere to thrust
intrude	1.
	syl	in+trude
	pron	<in1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by into, on, or upon
	def	to put forward or interpose (oneself, one's views, something) abruptly or without invitation.
intrude	2.
	syl	in+trude
	pron	<in1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Geology.
	def	to force or thrust (rock material, esp. molten magma) or (of rock material) to be thrust between solid rocks.
intruder	sub
	head	intrude
	syl	in+1trud+er
	pos	n.
intrudingly	sub
	head	intrude
	syl	in+1trud+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
intrusion	1.
	syl	in+tru+sion
	pron	<in1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of intruding; an unwelcome visit, interjection, etc..
	exam	1	an intrusion on one's privacy.
intrusion	2.a.
	syl	in+tru+sion
	pron	<in1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of magma from within the earth's crust into spaces in the overlying strata to form igneous rock.
intrusion	2.b.
	syl	in+tru+sion
	pron	<in1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any igneous rock formed in this way.
intrusion	3.
	syl	in+tru+sion
	pron	<in1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an unlawful entry onto land by a stranger after determination of a particular estate of freehold and before the remainderman or reversioner has made entry.
intrusional	sub
	head	intrusion
	syl	in+1tru+sion+al
	pos	adj.
intrusive	1.
	syl	in+tru+sive
	pron	<in1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by intrusion or tending to intrude.
intrusive	2.
	syl	in+tru+sive
	pron	<in1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	formed by intrusion. Compare { {extrusive} (sense 2)}.
intrusive	3.
	syl	in+tru+sive
	pron	<in1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to or denot?!ing a speech sound that is introduced into a word or piece of connected speech for a phonetic rather than a historical or grammatical reason, such as the (r) often pronounced between and in
intrusively	sub
	head	intrusive
	syl	in+1tru+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
intrusiveness	sub
	head	intrusive
	syl	in+1tru+sive+ness
	pos	n.
intrust	0.
	syl	in+trust
	pron	<in1tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {entrust}.
intrustment	sub
	head	intrust
	syl	in+1trust+ment
	pos	n.
intubate	0.
	syl	in+tu+bate
	pron	<1intju2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to insert a tube or cannula into (a hollow organ); cannulate.
intubation	sub
	head	intubate
	syl	in+tu+1ba+tion
	pos	n.
INTUC	0.
	syl	INTUC
	pron	<1int^k>
	usage	acronym for
	def	Indian National Trade Union Congress.
intuit	0.
	syl	in+tu+it
	pron	<in1tju:it>
	pos	vb.
	def	to know or discover by intuition.
intuitable	sub
	head	intuit
	syl	in+1tu+it+a:ble
	pos	adj.
intuition	ety	C15: from Late Latin intuiti*_o a contemplation, from Latin intu*_er*_i to gaze upon, from tu*_er*_i to look at
intuition	1.
	syl	in+tu:i+tion
	pron	<2intju1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge or perception not gained by reasoning and intelligence; instinctive knowledge or insight.
intuition	2.
	syl	in+tu:i+tion
	pron	<2intju1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything learned or perceived in this way.
intuitional	sub
	head	intuition
	syl	in+tu:1i+tion+al
	pos	adj.
intuitionally	sub
	head	intuition
	syl	in+tu:1i+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
intuitionalism	alt
	head	intuitionism
	or	intuitionism
	syl	in+tu:i+tion+al+ism
	pos	n.
intuitionism	1.
	or	intuitionalism
	syl	in+tu:i+tion+ism
	pron	<2intju1iS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition. Compare {empiricism, rationalism}.
intuitionism	2.
	or	intuitionalism
	syl	in+tu:i+tion+ism
	pron	<2intju1iS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that general terms are used of a variety of objects in accordance with perceived similarities. Compare {nominalism, Platonism}.
intuitionism	3.
	or	intuitionalism
	syl	in+tu:i+tion+ism
	pron	<2intju1iS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that the solution to moral problems can be discovered by intuition.
intuitionism	4.
	or	intuitionalism
	syl	in+tu:i+tion+ism
	pron	<2intju1iS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that external objects are known to be real by intuition.
intuitionist	sub
	head	intuitionism
	or	intuitionalist
	syl	in+tu:1i+tion+ist
	pos	n.
intuitionalist	sub
	head	intuitionism
	or	intuitionist
	syl	in+tu:1i+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
intuitive	1.
	syl	in+tu:i+tive
	pron	<in1tju:itiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from intuition.
	exam	1	an intuitive awareness.
intuitive	2.
	syl	in+tu:i+tive
	pron	<in1tju:itiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or involving intuition.
intuitive	3.
	syl	in+tu:i+tive
	pron	<in1tju:itiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Philosophy. of knowledge
	def	obtained by intuition, not empirically or discursively. Compare {dianoetic}.
intuitively	sub
	head	intuitive
	syl	in+1tu:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
intuitiveness	sub
	head	intuitive
	syl	in+1tu:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
intuitivism	1.
	syl	in+tu:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<in1tju:iti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	another word for {intuitionism}.
intuitivism	2.
	syl	in+tu:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<in1tju:iti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	intuitive knowledge; intuition.
intuitivist	sub
	head	intuitivism
	syl	in+1tu:i+tiv+ist
	pos	n.
intumesce	ety	C18: from Latin intumescere, from tumescere to begin to swell, from tum*_ere to swell
intumesce	0.
	syl	in+tu+mesce
	pron	<2intju1mes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swell or become swollen; undergo intumescence.
intumescency	alt
	head	intumescence
	or	intumescence
	syl	in+tu+mes+cen+cy
	pos	n.
intumescence	1.
	or	intumescency
	syl	in+tu+mes+cence
	pron	<2intju1mes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a swelling up, as with blood or other fluid.
intumescence	2.
	or	intumescency
	syl	in+tu+mes+cence
	pron	<2intju1mes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a swollen organ or part.
intumescence	3.
	or	intumescency
	syl	in+tu+mes+cence
	pron	<2intju1mes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the swelling of certain substances on heating, often accompanied by the escape of water vapour.
intumescent	sub
	head	intumescence
	syl	in+tu+1mes+cent
	pos	adj.
intussuscept	0.
	syl	in+tus+sus+cept
	pron	<2int*ss*1sept>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Pathol. (tr.; usually passive
	def	to turn or fold (an organ or part) inwards; invaginate.
intussusceptive	sub
	head	intussuscept
	syl	in+tus+sus+1cep+tive
	pos	adj.
intussusception	ety	C18: from Latin intus within+ suscepti*_o a taking up
intussusception	1.
	syl	in+tus+sus+cep+tion
	pron	<2int*ss*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	invagination of a tubular organ or part, esp. the telescoping of one section of the intestinal tract into a lower section, causing obstruction.
intussusception	2.
	syl	in+tus+sus+cep+tion
	pron	<2int*ss*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	growth in the surface area of a cell by the deposition of new particles between the existing particles of the cell wall. Compare { {apposition} (sense 3)}.
intwine	0.
	syl	in+twine
	pron	<in1twIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {entwine}.
intwinement	sub
	head	intwine
	syl	in+1twine+ment
	pos	n.
Inuit	0.
	syl	In:u+it
	pron	<1inj*w*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Innuit}.
inulin	ety	C19: from Latin inula elecampane+{-#7in} 
inulin	0.
	syl	in:u+lin
	pron	<1injulin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fructose polysaccharide present in the tubers and rhizomes of some plants. Formula: (C\6H\1\0O\5)\n.
inunction	ety	C15: from Latin inunguere to anoint, from unguere; see #7unction 
inunction	1.
	syl	in+unc+tion
	pron	<in1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of an ointment to the skin, esp. by rubbing.
inunction	2.
	syl	in+unc+tion
	pron	<in1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ointment so used.
inunction	3.
	syl	in+unc+tion
	pron	<in1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of anointing; anointment.
inundate	ety	C17: from Latin inund?!*_are to flood, from unda wave
inundate	1.
	syl	in+un+date
	pron	<1in^n2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover completely with water; overflow; flood; swamp.
inundate	2.
	syl	in+un+date
	pron	<1in^n2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overwhelm, as if with a flood.
	exam	1	to be inundated with requests.
inundant	sub
	head	inundate
	or	inundatory
	syl	in+un+dant
	pos	adj.
inundatory	sub
	head	inundate
	or	inundant
	syl	in+1un+da+to:ry
	pos	adj.
inundation	sub
	head	inundate
	syl	in+un+1da+tion
	pos	n.
inundator	sub
	head	inundate
	syl	in+un+2da+tor
	pos	n.
inurbane	0.
	syl	in+ur+bane
	pron	<2inR:1bAn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not urbane; lacking in courtesy or polish.
inurbanity	sub
	head	inurbane
	syl	in+ur+ban+i:ty
	pron	<2inR:1b@niti>
	pos	n.
inurbanely	sub
	head	inurbane
	syl	in+ur+1bane+ly
	pos	adv.
inure	ety	C15 enuren to accustom, from ure use, from Old French euvre custom, work, from Latin opera works, plural of opus 
inurenure	alt
	head	inure
	or	inure
	syl	in+uren+ure
	pron	<i1nju*>
	pos	vb.
inure	1.
	or	inurenure
	syl	in+ure
	pron	<i1nju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive; often foll. by to
	def	to cause to accept or become hardened to; habituate.
inure	2.
	or	inurenure
	syl	in+ure
	pron	<i1nju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a law, etc.
	def	to come into operation; take effect.
inuredness	sub
	head	inure
	or	inurenuredness
	syl	in+ur+ed+ness
	pron	<i1nju*ridnis>
	pos	n.
inurenuredness	sub
	head	inure
	or	inuredness
	syl	in+uren+ur+ed+ness
	pron	<i1nju*ridnis>
	pos	n.
inurement	sub
	head	inure
	or	inurenurement
	syl	in+1ure+ment
	pos	n.
inurenurement	sub
	head	inure
	or	inurement
	syl	in+uren+1ure+ment
	pos	n.
inurn	1.
	syl	in+urn
	pron	<in1R:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (esp. cremated ashes) in an urn.
inurn	2.
	syl	in+urn
	pron	<in1R:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {inter}.
inurnment	sub
	head	inurn
	syl	in+1urn+ment
	pos	n.
in utero	0.
	syl	in u:t+er:o
	pron	Latin. <in> <1ju:t*2r*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	within the womb.
inutile	0.
	syl	in+u:tile
	pron	<in1ju:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	useless; unprofitable.
inutilely	sub
	head	inutile
	syl	in+1u:tile+ly
	pos	adv.
inutility	sub
	head	inutile
	syl	in+u:1til+i:ty
	pos	n.
inv	1.
	syl	inv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	invented.
inv	2.
	syl	inv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	invention.
inv	3.
	syl	inv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	inventor.
inv	4.
	syl	inv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	invoice.
in vacuo	1.
	syl	in va+cu:o
	pron	Latin. <in> <1v@kju2*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a vacuum.
in vacuo	2.
	syl	in va+cu:o
	pron	Latin. <in> <1v@kju2*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in isolation; without reference to facts or evidence.
invade	ety	C15: from Latin inv*_adere, from v*_adere to go
invade	1.
	syl	in+vade
	pron	<in1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enter (a country, territory, etc.) by military force.
invade	2.
	syl	in+vade
	pron	<in1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy in large numbers; overrun; infest.
invade	3.
	syl	in+vade
	pron	<in1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trespass or encroach upon (privacy, etc.).
invade	4.
	syl	in+vade
	pron	<in1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter and spread throughout, esp. harmfully; pervade.
invade	5.
	syl	in+vade
	pron	<in1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of plants, esp. weeds
	def	to become established in (a place to which they are not native).
invadable	sub
	head	invade
	syl	in+1vad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
invader	sub
	head	invade
	syl	in+1vad+er
	pos	n.
invaginate	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin inv*_ag*_in*_are, from Latin {#7in -%2}#7+ v*_ag*_ina sheath
invaginate	1.
	syl	in+vag:i+nate
	pron	<in1v@Ji2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to push one section of (a tubular organ or part) back into itself so that it becomes ensheathed; intussuscept.
invaginate	2.
	syl	in+vag:i+nate
	pron	<in1v@Ji2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the outer layer of an organism or part
	def	to undergo invagination.
invaginate	3.
	syl	in+vag:i+nate
	pron	<in1v@Jinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organ or part
	def	folded back upon itself.
invaginable	sub
	head	invaginate
	syl	in+1vag:i+na:ble
	pos	adj.
invagination	1.
	syl	in+vag:i+na+tion
	pron	<in2v@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the process of invaginating or the condition of being invaginated; intussusception.
invagination	2.
	syl	in+vag:i+na+tion
	pron	<in2v@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an invaginated organ or part.
invagination	3.
	syl	in+vag:i+na+tion
	pron	<in2v@Ji1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an infolding of the outer layer of cells of an organism or part of an organism so as to form a pocket in the surface, as in the embryonic development of a gastrula from a blastula.
invalid	ety	C17: from Latin invalidus infirm, from {#7in -%1}#7+ validus strong
invalid	H1.1.a.
	syl	in+va+lid
	pron	<1inv*2lEd>, <-lid>
	pos	n.
	def	a person suffering from disablement or chronic ill health.
invalid	H1.1.b.
	syl	in+va+lid
	pron	<1inv*2lEd>, <-lid>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an invalid chair.
invalid	H1.2.
	syl	in+va+lid
	pron	<1inv*2lEd>, <-lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from or disabled by injury, sickness, etc.
invalid	H1.3.
	syl	in+va+lid
	pron	<1inv*2lEd>, <-lid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become an invalid; disable.
invalid	H1.4.
	syl	in+va+lid
	pron	<1inv*2lEd>, <-lid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually foll. by out; often passive
	def	to require (a member of the armed forces) to retire from active service through wounds or illness.
invalid	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin invalidus without legal force; see #7invalid %1
invalid	H2.1.
	syl	in+val+id
	pron	<in1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not valid; having no cogency or legal force.
invalid	H2.2.
	syl	in+val+id
	pron	<in1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	having a conclusion that does not necessarily follow from its premisses and that can be true if one or more premisses are false; not valid.
invalidity	sub
	head	invalid
	or	invalidness
	syl	in+va+lid+i:ty
	pron	<2inv*1liditi>
	pos	n.
invalidness	sub
	head	invalid
	or	invalidity
	syl	in+1val+id+ness
	pos	n.
invalidly	sub
	head	invalid
	syl	in+1val+id+ly
	pos	adv.
invalidate	1.
	syl	in+val:i+date
	pron	<in1v@li2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render weak or ineffective, as an argument.
invalidate	2.
	syl	in+val:i+date
	pron	<in1v@li2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away the legal force or effectiveness of; annul, as a contract.
invalidation	sub
	head	invalidate
	syl	in+2val:i+1da+tion
	pos	n.
invalidator	sub
	head	invalidate
	syl	in+1val:i+2da+tor
	pos	n.
invalidism	1.
	syl	in+va+lid+ism
	pron	<1inv*li2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being an invalid, esp. by reason of ill health.
invalidism	2.
	syl	in+va+lid+ism
	pron	<1inv*li2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of being abnormally preoccupied with one's physical health.
invalidity benefit	0.
	syl	in+va+lid+i:ty ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a weekly payment to a person who has been off work through illness for more than six months. Abbrev.: {IVB}
invaluable	0.
	syl	in+val:u+a:ble
	pron	<in1v@lju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great value that is impossible to calculate; priceless.
invaluableness	sub
	head	invaluable
	syl	in+1val:u+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
invaluably	sub
	head	invaluable
	syl	in+1val:u+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Invar	ety	C20: shortened from #7invariable 
Invar	0.
	syl	In+var
	pron	<in1va:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an alloy containing iron (63.8 per cent), nickel (36 per cent), and carbon (0.2 per cent). It has a very low coefficient of expansion and is used for the balance springs of watches, etc.
invariable	1.
	syl	in+var:i+a:ble
	pron	<in1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not subject to alteration; unchanging.
invariable	2.
	syl	in+var:i+a:ble
	pron	<in1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical quantity having an unchanging value; a constant.
invariability	sub
	head	invariable
	or	invariableness
	syl	in+2var:i+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
invariableness	sub
	head	invariable
	or	invariability
	syl	in+1var:i+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
invariably	sub
	head	invariable
	syl	in+1var:i+a:bly
	pos	adv.
invariant	1.
	syl	in+var:i+ant
	pron	<in1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an entity, quantity, etc., that is unaltered by a particular transformation of coordinates.
	exam	1	a point in space, rather than its coordinates, is an invariant.
invariant	2.
	syl	in+var:i+ant
	pron	<in1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a relationship or a property of a function, configuration, or equation
	def	unaltered by a particular trans?!formation of coordinates.
invariant	3.
	syl	in+var:i+ant
	pron	<in1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {invariable}.
invariance	sub
	head	invariant
	or	invariancy
	syl	in+1var:i+ance
	pos	n.
invariancy	sub
	head	invariant
	or	invariance
	syl	in+1var:i+an+cy
	pos	n.
invasion	1.
	syl	in+va+sion
	pron	<in1vAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of invading with armed forces.
invasion	2.
	syl	in+va+sion
	pron	<in1vAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any encroachment or intrusion.
	exam	1	an invasion of rats.
invasion	3.
	syl	in+va+sion
	pron	<in1vAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the onset or advent of something harmful, esp. of a disease.
invasion	4.
	syl	in+va+sion
	pron	<in1vAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of plants to an area to which they are not native.
invasive	sub
	head	invasion
	syl	in+va+sive
	pron	<in1vAsiv>
	pos	adj.
invective	ety	C15: from Late Latin invect*_ivus reproachful, scolding, from Latin invectus carried in; see #7inveigh 
invective	1.
	syl	in+vec+tive
	pron	<in1vektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	vehement accusation or denunciation, esp. of a bitterly abusive or sarcastic kind.
invective	2.
	syl	in+vec+tive
	pron	<in1vektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or using abusive language, bitter sarcasm, etc.
invectively	sub
	head	invective
	syl	in+1vec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
invectiveness	sub
	head	invective
	syl	in+1vec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inveigh	ety	C15: from Latin inveh*_i, literally: to be carried in, hence, assail physically or verbally, from {#7in -%2}#7+ veh*_i to be carried, ride
inveigh	0.
	syl	in+veigh
	pron	<in1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by against
	def	to speak with violent or invective language; rail.
inveigher	sub
	head	inveigh
	syl	in+1veigh+er
	pos	n.
inveigle	ety	C15: from Old French avogler to blind, deceive, from avogle blind, from Medieval Latin ab oculis without eyes
inveigle	0.
	syl	in+vei+gle
	pron	<in1vEgL>, <-1vA->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into or an infinitive
	def	to lead (someone into a situation) or persuade (to do something) by cleverness or trickery; cajole.
	exam	1	to inveigle customers into spending more.
inveiglement	sub
	head	inveigle
	syl	in+1vei+gle+ment
	pos	n.
inveigler	sub
	head	inveigle
	syl	in+1vei+gler
	pos	n.
invent	ety	C15: from Latin inven*_ire to find, come upon, from {#7in -%2}#7+ ven*_ire to come
invent	1.
	syl	in+vent
	pron	<in1vent>
	pos	vb.
	def	to create or devise (new ideas, machines, etc.).
invent	2.
	syl	in+vent
	pron	<in1vent>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make up (falsehoods, etc.); fabricate.
inventible	sub
	head	invent
	or	inventable
	syl	in+1vent+i:ble
	pos	adj.
inventable	sub
	head	invent
	or	inventible
	syl	in+1vent+a:ble
	pos	adj.
invention	1.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of inventing.
invention	2.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is invented.
invention	3.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Patent law.
	def	the discovery or production of some new or improved process or machine that is both useful and is not obvious to persons skilled in the particular field.
invention	4.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	creative power or ability; inventive skill.
invention	5.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	a fabrication; lie.
invention	6.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in traditional rhetoric
	def	one of the five steps in preparing a speech or discourse: the process of finding suitable topics on which to talk or write.
invention	7.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a short piece consisting of two or three parts usually in imitative counterpoint.
invention	8.
	syl	in+ven+tion
	pron	<in1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the creation of a new cultural pattern or trait.
inventional	sub
	head	invention
	syl	in+1ven+tion+al
	pos	adj.
inventionless	sub
	head	invention
	syl	in+1ven+tion+less
	pos	adj.
inventive	1.
	syl	in+ven+tive
	pron	<in1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilled or quick at contriving; ingenious; resourceful.
inventive	2.
	syl	in+ven+tive
	pron	<in1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by inventive skill.
	exam	1	an inventive programme of work.
inventive	3.
	syl	in+ven+tive
	pron	<in1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to invention.
inventively	sub
	head	inventive
	syl	in+1ven+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
inventiveness	sub
	head	inventive
	syl	in+1ven+tive+ness
	pos	n.
inventor	0.
	syl	in+ven+tor
	pron	<in1vent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who invents, esp. as a profession. &- {in+#!ven+tress}
inventory	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin invent*_orium; see #7invent 
inventory	1.
	syl	in+ven+to:ry
	pron	<1inv*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed list of articles, goods, property, etc.
inventory	2.a.
	syl	in+ven+to:ry
	pron	<1inv*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or value of a firm's current assets that consist of raw materials, work in progress, and finished goods; stock.
inventory	2.b.
	syl	in+ven+to:ry
	pron	<1inv*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	such assets individually.
inventory	3.
	syl	in+ven+to:ry
	pron	<1inv*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter (items) in an inventory; make a list of.
inventoriable	sub
	head	inventory
	syl	in+ven+to+ri+a:ble
	pos	adj.
inventorial	sub
	head	inventory
	syl	in+ven+1to+ri+al
	pos	adj.
inventorially	sub
	head	inventory
	syl	in+ven+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
inveracities	infl
	head	inveracity
	syl	in+ve+rac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
inveracity	1.
	syl	in+ve+rac+i:ty
	pron	<2inv*1r@siti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or euphemistic.
	def	lying; untruthfulness.
inveracity	2.
	syl	in+ve+rac+i:ty
	pron	<2inv*1r@siti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or euphemistic.
	def	an untruth; lie.
Invercargill	0.
	syl	In+ver+car+gill
	pron	<2inv*1ka:gil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in New Zealand, on South Island: regional trading centre for sheep and agricultural products. Pop.: 47098 (1971).
Inverness	1.
	syl	In+ver+ness
	pron	<2inv*1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Scotland, in the Highland region: tourism and specialized engineering. Pop.: 34870 (1971).
Inverness	2.
	syl	In+ver+ness
	pron	<2inv*1nes>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NW Scotland, now part of the Highland region.
inverse	ety	C17: from Latin inversus, from invertere to #7invert 
inverse	1.
	syl	in+verse
	pron	<in1vR:s>, <1invR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposite or contrary in effect, sequence, direction, etc.
inverse	2.a.
	syl	in+verse
	pron	<in1vR:s>, <1invR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a relationship
	def	containing two variables such that an increase in one results in a decrease in the other.
	exam	1	the volume of a gas is in inverse ratio to its pressure.
inverse	2.b.
	syl	in+verse
	pron	<in1vR:s>, <1invR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an element
	def	operating on a specified member of a set to produce the identity of the set.
	exam	1	the additive inverse element of x is -x, the multiplicative inverse element of x is 1/ x#800438 .
inverse	3.
	syl	in+verse
	pron	<in1vR:s>, <1invR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	upside down; inverted.
	exam	1	in an inverse position.
inverse	4.a.
	syl	in+verse
	pron	<in1vR:s>, <1invR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reciprocal} (sense 6).
inverse	4.b.
	syl	in+verse
	pron	<in1vR:s>, <1invR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an inverse element.
inversely	sub
	head	inverse
	syl	in+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
inverse function	0.
	syl	in+verse func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a function whose independent variable is the dependent variable of a given trigonometric or hyperbolic function.
	exam	1	the inverse function of
inversion	1.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inverting or state of being inverted.
inversion	2.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something inverted, esp. a reversal of order, mutual functions, etc..
	exam	1	an inversion of their previous relationship.
inversion	3.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {anastrophe}. the reversal of a normal order of words.
inversion	4.a.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of a dextrorotatory solution of sucrose into a laevorotatory solution of glucose and fructose by hydrolysis.
inversion	4.b.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar reaction in which the optical properties of the reactants are opposite to those of the products.
inversion	5.a.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or result of transposing the notes of a chord (esp. a triad) such that the root, originally in the bass, is placed in an upper part. When the bass note is the third of the triad, the resulting chord is the {first inversion}; when it is the fifth, the resulting chord is the {second inversion}. See also {root position}.
inversion	5.b.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in counterpoint
	def	the modification of a melody or part in which all ascending intervals are replaced by corresponding descending intervals and vice versa.
inversion	5.c.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the modification of an interval in which the higher note becomes the lower or the lower one the higher. See { {complement} (sense 8)}.
inversion	6.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormal positioning of an organ or part, as in being upside down or turned inside out.
inversion	7.a.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the adoption of the role or characteristics of the opposite sex.
inversion	7.b.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {homosexuality}.
inversion	8.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meterol.
	def	an abnormal condition in which the layer of air next to the earth's surface is cooler than an overlying layer.
inversion	9.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy or phonetics.
	def	another word for { {retroflexion} (sense 2)}.
inversion	10.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {negation}. an operation by which each digit of a binary number is changed to the alternative digit, as to
inversion	11.
	syl	in+ver+sion
	pron	<in1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a type of chromosomal mutation in which a section of a chromosome, and hence the order of its genes, is reversed.
inversive	sub
	head	inversion
	syl	in+1ver+sive
	pos	adj.
invert	ety	C16: from Latin invertere, from {#7in -%2}#7+ vertere to turn
invert	1.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<in1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn upside down or inside out.
invert	2.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<in1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reverse in effect, sequence, direction, etc.
invert	3.a.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<in1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn (the tip of the tongue) up and back.
invert	3.b.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<in1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pronounce (a speech sound) by retroflexion.
invert	4.a.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<1invR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who adopts the role of the opposite sex.
invert	4.b.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<1invR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {homosexual}.
invert	5.a.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<1invR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower inner surface of a drain, sewer, etc. Compare { {soffit} (sense 2)}.
invert	5.b.
	syl	in+vert
	pron	<1invR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an arch that is concave upwards, esp. one used in foundations.
invertible	sub
	head	invert
	syl	in+1vert+i:ble
	pos	adj.
invertibility	sub
	head	invert
	syl	in+2vert+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
invertase	0.
	syl	in+vert+ase
	pron	<in1vR:tAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme, occurring in the intestinal juice of animals and in yeasts, that hydrolyses sucrose to glucose and fructose. Also called: {saccharase}.
invertebrate	1.
	syl	in+ver+te:brate
	pron	<in1vR:tibrit>, <-2brAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal lacking a backbone, including all species not classified as vertebrates.
invertebrate	2.
	syl	in+ver+te:brate
	pron	<in1vR:tibrit>, <-2brAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or designating invertebrates.
inverturned comma	alt
	head	inverted comma
	or	inverted comma
	syl	in+verturned com+ma
	pos	n.
inverted comma	0.
	or	inverturned comma
	syl	in+vert+ed com+ma
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {quotation mark}.
inverted mordent	0.
	syl	in+vert+ed mor+dent
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a melodic ornament consisting of the rapid single or double alternation of a principal note with a note one degree higher. Also called: {upper mordent}. See also {pralltriller}.
inverted pleat	0.
	syl	in+vert+ed pleat
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressmaking.
	def	a box pleat reversed so that the fullness of the material is turned inwards.
inverted snob	0.
	syl	in+vert+ed snob
	pos	n.
	def	a person who scorns the conventions or attitudes of his own class or social group by attempting to identify with people of a supposedly lower class.
invertor	alt
	head	inverter
	or	inverter
	syl	in+ver+tor
	pron	<in1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
inverter	1.
	or	invertor
	syl	in+vert+er
	pron	<in1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for convert?!ing a direct current into an alternating current.
inverter	2.
	or	invertor
	syl	in+vert+er
	pron	<in1vR:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for {NOT circuit}.
invert sugar	0.
	syl	in+vert sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of fructose and glucose obtained by the inversion of sucrose.
invest	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin invest*_ire to clothe, from Latin, from vest*_ire, from vestis a garment
invest	1.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to lay out (money or capital in an enterprise, esp. by purchasing shares) with the expectation of profit.
invest	2.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to devote (effort, resources, etc., to a project).
invest	3.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or ceremonial.
	usage	often foll. by in or with
	def	to clothe or adorn (in some garment, esp. the robes of an office).
	exam	1	to invest a king in the insignia of an emperor.
invest	4.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to install formally or ceremoniously (in an official position, rank, etc.).
invest	5.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in or with
	def	to place (power, authority, etc., in) or provide (with power or authority).
	exam	1	to invest new rights in the monarchy.
invest	6.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive; foll. by in or with
	def	to provide or endow (a person with qualities, characteristics, etc.).
	exam	1	he was invested with great common sense.
invest	7.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Usually poetic.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to cover or adorn, as if with a coat or garment.
	exam	1	when spring invests the trees with leaves.
invest	8.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to surround with military forces; besiege.
invest	9.
	syl	in+vest
	pron	<in1vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to purchase; buy.
investable	sub
	head	invest
	or	investible
	syl	in+1vest+a:ble
	pos	adj.
investible	sub
	head	invest
	or	investable
	syl	in+1vest+i:ble
	pos	adj.
investor	sub
	head	invest
	syl	in+1ves+tor
	pos	n.
investigate	ety	C16: from Latin invest*_ig*_are to search after, from {#7in -%2}#7+ vest*_igium track; see #7vestige 
investigate	0.
	syl	in+ves+ti+gate
	pron	<in1vesti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inquire into (a situation or problem, esp. a crime or death) thoroughly; examine systematically, esp. in order to discover the truth.
investigable	sub
	head	investigate
	syl	in+1ves+ti+ga:ble
	pos	adj.
investigative	sub
	head	investigate
	or	investigatory
	syl	in+1ves+ti+2ga:tive
	pos	adj.
investigatory	sub
	head	investigate
	or	investigative
	syl	in+1ves+ti+ga+to:ry
	pos	adj.
investigation	0.
	syl	in+ves+ti+ga+tion
	pron	<in2vesti1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of investigating; a careful search or examination in order to discover facts, etc.
investigational	sub
	head	investigation
	syl	in+2ves+ti+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
investigator	0.
	syl	in+ves+ti+ga+tor
	pron	<in1vesti2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who investigates, such as a private detective.
investiture	1.
	syl	in+ves+ti+ture
	pron	<in1vestiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of presenting with a title or with the robes and insignia of an office or rank.
investiture	2.
	syl	in+ves+ti+ture
	pron	<in1vestiC*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	the formal bestowal of the possessory right to a fief or other benefice.
investiture	3.
	syl	in+ves+ti+ture
	pron	<in1vestiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {investment} (sense 5).
investitive	sub
	head	investiture
	syl	in+1ves+ti+tive
	pos	adj.
investment	1.a.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of investing money.
investment	1.b.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount invested.
investment	1.c.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an enterprise, asset, etc., in which money is or can be invested.
investment	2.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the outer layer or covering of an organ, part, or organism.
investment	3.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {investiture} (sense 1).
investment	4.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of investing or state of being invested, as with an official robe, specific quality, etc.
investment	5.
	syl	in+vest+ment
	pron	<in1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of besieging with military forces, works, etc.
investment trust	0.
	syl	in+vest+ment trust
	pos	n.
	def	a financial enterprise that invests its subscribed capital in securities for its investors' benefit.
inveterate	ety	C16: from Latin inveter*_atus of long standing, from inveter*_are to make old, from {#7in -%2}#7+ vetus old
inveterate	1.
	syl	in+vet+er+ate
	pron	<in1vet*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	long established, esp. so as to be deep-rooted or ingrained.
	exam	1	an inveterate feeling of hostility.
inveterate	2.
	syl	in+vet+er+ate
	pron	<in1vet*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	settled or confirmed in a habit or practice, esp. a bad one; hardened.
	exam	1	an inveterate smoker.
inveterate	3.
	syl	in+vet+er+ate
	pron	<in1vet*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	full of hatred; hostile.
inveteracy	sub
	head	inveterate
	or	inveterateness
	syl	in+1vet+er:a+cy
	pos	n.
inveterateness	sub
	head	inveterate
	or	inveteracy
	syl	in+1vet+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
inveterately	sub
	head	inveterate
	syl	in+1vet+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
inviable	0.
	syl	in+vi+a:ble
	pron	<in1vI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not viable, esp. financially; not able to survive.
	exam	1	an inviable company.
inviability	sub
	head	inviable
	or	inviableness
	syl	in+2vi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inviableness	sub
	head	inviable
	or	inviability
	syl	in+1vi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inviably	sub
	head	inviable
	syl	in+1vi+a:bly
	pos	adv.
invidious	ety	C17: from Latin invidi*_osus full of envy, from invidia #7envy 
invidious	1.
	syl	in+vid:i+ous
	pron	<in1vidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	incurring or tending to arouse resentment, unpopularity, etc..
	exam	1	an invidious task.
invidious	2.
	syl	in+vid:i+ous
	pron	<in1vidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of comparisons or distinctions
	def	unfairly or offensively discrimi?!nating.
invidious	3.
	syl	in+vid:i+ous
	pron	<in1vidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	grudging; envious.
invidiously	sub
	head	invidious
	syl	in+1vid:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
invidiousness	sub
	head	invidious
	syl	in+1vid:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
invigilate	ety	C16: from Latin invigil*_are to watch over, from {#7in -%2}#7+ vigil*_are to keep watch; see #7vigil 
invigilate	1.
	syl	in+vig:i+late
	pron	<in1viJi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to watch examination candidates, esp. to prevent cheating. U.S. word: {proctor}.
invigilate	2.
	syl	in+vig:i+late
	pron	<in1viJi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to keep watch.
invigilation	sub
	head	invigilate
	syl	in+2vig:i+1la+tion
	pos	n.
invigilator	sub
	head	invigilate
	syl	in+1vig:i+2la+tor
	pos	n.
invigorate	ety	C17: from {#7in -%2}#7+ Latin vigor #7vigour 
invigorate	0.
	syl	in+vig+or+ate
	pron	<in1vig*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give vitality and vigour to; animate; brace; refresh.
	exam	1	to be invigorated by fresh air.
invigoratingly	sub
	head	invigorate
	syl	in+1vig+or+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
invigoration	sub
	head	invigorate
	syl	in+2vig+or:1a+tion
	pos	n.
invigorative	sub
	head	invigorate
	syl	in+1vig+or:a+tive
	pos	adj.
invigoratively	sub
	head	invigorate
	syl	in+1vig+or:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
invigorator	sub
	head	invigorate
	syl	in+1vig+or:2a+tor
	pos	n.
invincible	ety	C15: from Late Latin invincibilis, from Latin {#7in -%1}#7+ vincere to conquer
invincible	1.
	syl	in+vin+ci:ble
	pron	<in1vins*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being defeated; unconquerable.
invincible	2.
	syl	in+vin+ci:ble
	pron	<in1vins*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be overcome; insuperable.
	exam	1	in?!vincible prejudices.
invincibility	sub
	head	invincible
	or	invincibleness
	syl	in+2vin+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
invincibleness	sub
	head	invincible
	or	invincibility
	syl	in+1vin+ci:ble+ness
	pos	n.
invincibly	sub
	head	invincible
	syl	in+1vin+ci:bly
	pos	adv.
in vino veritas	0.
	syl	in vi:no ve+ri+tas
	pron	Latin. <in> <1vEn*u> <1veri2t@s>
	def	in wine there is truth; people speak the truth when they are drunk.
inviolable	0.
	syl	in+vi:o+la:ble
	pron	<in1vI*l*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	that must not or cannot be transgressed, dishonoured, or broken; to be kept sacred.
	exam	1	an inviolable oath.
inviolability	sub
	head	inviolable
	or	inviolableness
	syl	in+2vi:o+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
inviolableness	sub
	head	inviolable
	or	inviolability
	syl	in+1vi:o+la:ble+ness
	pos	n.
inviolably	sub
	head	inviolable
	syl	in+1vi:o+la:bly
	pos	adv.
inviolate	1.
	syl	in+vi:o+late
	pron	<in1vI*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from violation, injury, disturbance, etc.
inviolate	2.
	syl	in+vi:o+late
	pron	<in1vI*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {inviolable}.
inviolacy	sub
	head	inviolate
	or	inviolateness
	syl	in+1vi:o+la+cy
	pos	n.
inviolateness	sub
	head	inviolate
	or	inviolacy
	syl	in+1vi:o+late+ness
	pos	n.
inviolately	sub
	head	inviolate
	syl	in+1vi:o+late+ly
	pos	adv.
invisible	1.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble
	pron	<in1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not visible; not able to be perceived by the eye.
	exam	1	invisible rays.
invisible	2.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble
	pron	<in1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concealed from sight; hidden.
invisible	3.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble
	pron	<in1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily seen or noticed.
	exam	1	invisible mending.
invisible	4.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble
	pron	<in1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	kept hidden from public view; secret; clandestine.
invisible	5.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble
	pron	<in1viz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	of or relating to services rather than goods in relation to the invisible balance.
	exam	1	invisible earnings.
invisible	6.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble
	pron	<in1viz*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	an invisible item of trade; service.
invisibility	sub
	head	invisible
	or	invisibleness
	syl	in+2vis+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
invisibleness	sub
	head	invisible
	or	invisibility
	syl	in+1vis+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
invisibly	sub
	head	invisible
	syl	in+1vis+i:bly
	pos	adv.
invisible balance	0.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble bal+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the difference in value between total exports of services plus payment of property incomes from abroad and total imports of services plus payment abroad of property incomes. Compare {balance of trade}.
invisible ink	0.
	syl	in+vis+i:ble ink
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid used for writing that does not become visible until it has been treated with chemicals, heat, ultraviolet light, etc.
invitation	1.a.
	syl	in+vi+ta+tion
	pron	<2invi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inviting, such as an offer of entertainment or hospitality.
invitation	1.b.
	syl	in+vi+ta+tion
	pron	<2invi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an invitation dance;
	exam	2	an invitation race.
invitation	2.
	syl	in+vi+ta+tion
	pron	<2invi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of enticing or attracting; allurement.
invitatory	1.
	syl	in+vi+ta+to:ry
	pron	<in1vIt*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as or conveying an invitation.
invitatory	2.
	syl	in+vi+ta+to:ry
	pron	<in1vIt*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various invitations to prayer, such as Psalm 95 in a religious service.
invite	ety	C16: from Latin inv*_it*_are to invite, entertain, from {#7in -%2}#7+ -v*_it*_are, probably related to Greek hiesthai to be desirous of
invite	1.
	syl	in+vite
	pron	<in1vIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask (a person or persons) in a friendly or polite way (to do something, attend an event, etc.).
	exam	1	he invited them to dinner.
invite	2.
	syl	in+vite
	pron	<in1vIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a request for, esp. publicly or formally.
	exam	1	to invite applications.
invite	3.
	syl	in+vite
	pron	<in1vIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring on or provoke; give occasion for.
	exam	1	you invite disaster by your actions.
invite	4.
	syl	in+vite
	pron	<in1vIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to welcome or tempt.
invite	5.
	syl	in+vite
	pron	<1invIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an informal word for {invitation}.
inviter	sub
	head	invite
	syl	in+1vit+er
	pos	n.
inviting	0.
	syl	in+vit+ing
	pron	<in1vItiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tempting; alluring; attractive.
invitingly	sub
	head	inviting
	syl	in+1vit+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
invitingness	sub
	head	inviting
	syl	in+1vit+ing+ness
	pos	n.
in vitro	ety	New Latin, literally: in glass
in vitro	0.
	syl	in vi+tro
	pron	<in> <1vEtr*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	of biological processes or reactions
	def	made to occur outside the body of the organism in an artificial environment.
in vivo	ety	New Latin, literally: in a living (thing)
in vivo	0.
	syl	in vi:vo
	pron	<in> <1vEv*u>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	of biological processes or experiments
	def	occurring or carried out in the living organism.
invocate	0.
	syl	in+vo+cate
	pron	<1inv*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {invoke}.
invocative	sub
	head	invocate
	syl	in+voc:a+tive
	pron	<in1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
invocator	sub
	head	invocate
	syl	in+vo+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
invocation	1.
	syl	in+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2inv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of invoking or calling upon some agent for assistance.
invocation	2.
	syl	in+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2inv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a prayer asking God for help, forgiveness, etc., esp. as part of a religious service.
invocation	3.
	syl	in+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2inv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an appeal for inspiration and guidance from a Muse or deity at the beginning of a poem.
invocation	4.a.
	syl	in+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2inv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of summoning a spirit or demon from another world by ritual incantation or magic.
invocation	4.b.
	syl	in+vo+ca+tion
	pron	<2inv*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the incantation used in this act.
invocational	sub
	head	invocation
	syl	in+vo+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
invocatory	sub
	head	invocation
	syl	in+voc:a+to:ry
	pron	<in?!1vok*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
invoice	ety	C16: from earlier invoyes, from Old French envois, plural of envoi message; see #7envoy 
invoice	1.
	syl	in+voice
	pron	<1invcis>
	pos	n.
	def	a document issued by a seller to a buyer listing the goods or services supplied and stating the sum of money due.
invoice	2.
	syl	in+voice
	pron	<1invcis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a consignment of invoiced merchandise.
invoice	3.a.
	syl	in+voice
	pron	<1invcis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to present (a customer, etc.) with an invoice.
invoice	3.b.
	syl	in+voice
	pron	<1invcis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to list (merchandise sold) on an invoice.
invoke	ety	C15: from Latin invoc*_are to call upon, appeal to, from voc*_are to call
invoke	1.
	syl	in+voke
	pron	<in1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call upon (an agent, esp. God or another deity) for help, inspiration, etc.
invoke	2.
	syl	in+voke
	pron	<in1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appeal to (an outside agent or authority) for confirmation, corroboration, etc.
invoke	3.
	syl	in+voke
	pron	<in1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to implore or beg (help, etc.).
invoke	4.
	syl	in+voke
	pron	<in1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon (a spirit, demon, etc.); conjure up.
invocable	sub
	head	invoke
	syl	in+1vo+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
invoker	sub
	head	invoke
	syl	in+1vok+er
	pos	n.
involucel	ety	C19: from New Latin invol*_ucellum a little cover; see #7involucre 
involucellum	alt
	head	involucel
	or	involucel
	syl	in+vol:u+cel+lum
	pron	<in2volju1sel*m>
	pos	n.
involucels	infl
	head	involucel
	or	involucella
	syl	in+vol:u+cels
	pron	<-1sel*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
involucella	infl
	head	involucel
	or	involucels
	syl	in+vol:u+cel+la
	pron	<-1sel*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
involucel	0.
	or	involucellum
	syl	in+vol:u+cel
	pron	<in1volju2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of bracts at the base of the florets of a compound umbel.
involucelate	sub
	head	involucel
	or	involucelated
	syl	in+2vol:u+1cel+ate
	pos	adj.
involucelated	sub
	head	involucel
	or	involucelate
	syl	in+2vol:u+1cel+at+ed
	pos	adj.
involucre	ety	C16 (in the sense: envelope): from New Latin involucrum, from Latin: wrapper, from involvere to wrap; see #7involve 
involucrum	alt
	head	involucre
	or	involucre
	syl	in+vo+lu+crum
	pron	<2inv*1lu:kr*m>
	pos	n.
involucres	infl
	head	involucre
	or	involucra
	syl	in+vo+lu+cres
	pron	<-kr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
involucra	infl
	head	involucre
	or	involucres
	syl	in+vo+lu+cra
	pron	<-kr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
involucre	0.
	or	involucrum
	syl	in+vo+lu+cre
	pron	<1inv*2lu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of bracts at the base of an inflorescence in such plants as the
involucral	sub
	head	involucre
	syl	in+vo+1lu+cral
	pos	adj.
involucrate	sub
	head	involucre
	syl	in+vo+1lu+crate
	pos	adj.
involuntary	1.
	syl	in+vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<in1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	carried out without one's conscious wishes; not voluntary; unintentional.
involuntary	2.
	syl	in+vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<in1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. esp. of a movement or muscle
	def	performed or acting without conscious control.
involuntarily	sub
	head	involuntary
	syl	in+1vol+un+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
involuntariness	sub
	head	involuntary
	syl	in+1vol+un+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
involute	ety	C17: from Latin invol*_utus, from involvere; see #7involve 
involute	1.
	syl	in+vo+lute
	pron	<1inv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	complex, intricate, or involved.
involute	2.
	syl	in+vo+lute
	pron	<1inv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; Botany. esp. of petals, leaves, etc., in bud
	def	having margins that are rolled inwards.
involute	3.
	syl	in+vo+lute
	pron	<1inv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of certain shells
	def	closely coiled so that the axis is obscured.
involute	4.
	syl	in+vo+lute
	pron	<1inv*2lu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	usage	also
	def	the curve described by the free end of a thread as it is wound around another curve, the {evolute}, such that its normals are tangential to the evolute.
involute	5.
	syl	in+vo+lute
	pron	<2inv*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	also
	def	to become involute.
involutely	sub
	head	involute
	syl	in+vo+2lute+ly
	pos	adv.
involutedly	sub
	head	involute
	syl	in+vo+2lut+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
involution	1.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of involving or complicating or the state of being involved or complicated.
involution	2.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something involved or complicated.
involution	3.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	degeneration or structural deformation.
involution	4.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an involute formation or structure.
involution	5.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	reduction in size of an organ or part, as of the uterus following childbirth or as a result of ageing.
involution	6.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an algebraic operation in which a number, variable, expression etc., is raised to a specified power. Compare { {evolution} (sense 5)}.
involution	7.
	syl	in+vo+lu+tion
	pron	<2inv*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an involved construction, such as one in which the subject is separated from the predicate by an additional clause.
involutional	sub
	head	involution
	syl	in+vo+1lu+tion+al
	pos	adj.
involve	ety	C14: from Latin involvere to roll in, surround, from {#7in -%2}#7+ volvere to roll
involve	1.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include or contain as a necessary part.
	exam	1	the task involves hard work.
involve	2.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have an effect on; spread to.
	exam	1	the investigation involved many innocent people.
involve	3.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive; usually foll. by in or with
	def	to concern or associate significantly.
	exam	1	many people were involved in the crime.
involve	4.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to make complicated; tangle.
	exam	1	the situation was further involved by her disappearance.
involve	5.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare, often poetic.
	def	to wrap or surround.
involve	6.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to coil up.
involve	7.
	syl	in+volve
	pron	<in1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths., obsolete.
	def	to raise to a specified power.
involvement	sub
	head	involve
	syl	in+1volve+ment
	pos	n.
involver	sub
	head	involve
	syl	in+1volv+er
	pos	n.
involved	1.
	syl	in+volved
	pron	<in1volvd>
	pos	adj.
	def	complicated; difficult to comprehend.
	exam	1	an involved literary style.
involved	2.
	syl	in+volved
	pron	<in1volvd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	concerned or implicated.
	exam	1	one of the men involved.
involved	3.
	syl	in+volved
	pron	<in1volvd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	having sexual relations.
	exam	1	she was involved with a number of men.
invty	alt
	head	invt
	or	invt
	syl	invty.
invt	0.
	or	invty
	syl	invt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	inventory.
invulnerable	1.
	syl	in+vul+ner+a:ble
	pron	<in1v^ln*r*bL>, <-v^nr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being wounded, hurt, damaged, etc., either physically or emotionally.
invulnerable	2.
	syl	in+vul+ner+a:ble
	pron	<in1v^ln*r*bL>, <-v^nr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being damaged or captured.
	exam	1	an invulnerable fortress.
invulnerability	sub
	head	invulnerable
	or	invulnerableness
	syl	in+2vul+ner+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
invulnerableness	sub
	head	invulnerable
	or	invulnerability
	syl	in+1vul+ner+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
invulnerably	sub
	head	invulnerable
	syl	in+1vul+ner+a:bly
	pos	adv.
invultuation	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin invultu*_are to make a likeness, from #7in -%2+ vultus likeness
invultuation	0.
	syl	in+vul+tu:a+tion
	pron	<in2v^lCu1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of or the act of making images of people, animals, etc., for witchcraft.
inward	1.
	syl	in+ward
	pron	<1inw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or directed towards the middle of or into something.
inward	2.
	syl	in+ward
	pron	<1inw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated within; inside.
inward	3.
	syl	in+ward
	pron	<1inw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or existing in the mind or spirit.
	exam	1	inward meditation.
inward	4.
	syl	in+ward
	pron	<1inw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {inwards}.
inward	5.
	syl	in+ward
	pron	<1inw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the inward part; inside.
inwardness	sub
	head	inward
	syl	in+ward+ness
	pos	n.
inwardly	1.
	syl	in+ward+ly
	pron	<1inw*dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	within the private thoughts or feelings; secretly.
	exam	1	inwardly troubled, he kept smiling.
inwardly	2.
	syl	in+ward+ly
	pron	<1inw*dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	not aloud.
	exam	1	to laugh inwardly.
inwardly	3.
	syl	in+ward+ly
	pron	<1inw*dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with reference to the inside or inner part; internally.
inwardly	4.
	syl	in+ward+ly
	pron	<1inw*dli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	intimately; essentially.
	exam	1	the most inwardly concerned of the plotters.
inwards	1.
	syl	in+wards
	pron	<1inw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	towards the interior or middle of something.
inwards	2.
	syl	in+wards
	pron	<1inw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	in, into, or towards the mind or spirit.
inwards	3.
	syl	in+wards
	pron	<1in*dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	also
	def	a variant of {innards}.
inweaves	infl
	head	inweave
	syl	in+weaves
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inweaving	infl
	head	inweave
	syl	in+weav+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inwove	infl
	head	inweave
	or	inweaved woven
	syl	in+wove
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inweaved woven	infl
	head	inweave
	or	inweaved
	syl	in+weaved; +wo+ven
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inweaved	infl
	head	inweave
	or	inweaved woven
	syl	in+weaved.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
inweave	0.
	syl	in+weave
	pron	<in1wEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weave together into or as if into a design, fabric, etc.; interweave.
inwraps	infl
	head	inwrap
	syl	in+wraps
	pos	vb.
inwrapping	infl
	head	inwrap
	syl	in+wrap+ping
	pos	vb.
inwrapped	infl
	head	inwrap
	syl	in+wrapped.
	pos	vb.
inwrap	0.
	syl	in+wrap
	pron	<in1r@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {enwrap}.
inwrought	1.
	syl	in+wrought
	pron	<2in1rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	worked or woven into material, esp. decoratively.
inwrought	2.
	syl	in+wrought
	pron	<2in1rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	blended with other things.
inyala	0.
	syl	in+ya+la
	pron	<in1ja:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nyala}.
Io	H1.0.
	syl	I:o
	pron	<1I*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a maiden loved by Zeus and turned into a white heifer by either Zeus or Hera.
Io	H2.0.
	syl	I:o
	pron	<1I*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the third largest of the twelve satellites of Jupiter and the second nearest to the planet.
IO	0.
	syl	I/O
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	input/output.
Yanina	alt
	head	Io'annina
	or	Io'annina
	syl	Ya+ni+na
	pos	n.
Io'annina	0.
	or	Yanina
	syl	Io:*'an+ni+na
	pron	Greek <jc1anina>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Greece: belonged to the Serbs (1349-1430) and then the Turks (until 1913); seat of Ali Pasha, the @6Lion of Janina,@9 from 1788 to 1822. Pop.: 40130 (1971). Serbian name: {Janina}.
iodate	1.
	syl	i:o:date
	pron	<1I*2dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of iodic acid.
iodate	2.
	syl	i:o:date
	pron	<1I*2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {iodize}.
iodation	sub
	head	iodate
	syl	i:o:1da+tion
	pos	n.
iodic	0.
	syl	i:od+ic
	pron	<I1odik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing iodine, esp. in the pentavalent state.
iodic acid	0.
	syl	i:od+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or pale yellow soluble crystalline substance that forms acidic aqueous solutions. Used as a reagent and disinfectant. Formula: HIO\3.
iodide	1.
	syl	i:o:dide
	pron	<1I*2dId>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of hydriodic acid, containing the iodide ion, I%-.
iodide	2.
	syl	i:o:dide
	pron	<1I*2dId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound containing an iodine atom, such as methyl iodide, CH\3I.
iodine	ety	C19: from French iode, from Greek i*_od*_es rust-coloured, but taken to mean violet-coloured, through a mistaken derivation from ion violet
iodine	0.
	syl	i:o:dine
	pron	<1I*2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a bluish-black element of the halogen group that sublimates into a violet irritating gas. Its compounds are used in medicine and photography and in dyes. The radioisotope {iodine-131 (radioiodine) }, with a half-life of 8 days, is used in the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid disease. Symbol: I; atomic no.: 53; atomic wt.: 126.90; valency: 1,3,5, or 7; relative density: 4.93; melting pt.: 113.5?%C; boiling pt.: 184.35?%C.
iodism	0.
	syl	i:o:dism
	pron	<1I*2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	poisoning induced by ingestion of iodine or its compounds.
iodise	alt
	head	iodize
	or	iodize
	syl	i:o:dise
	pron	<1I*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
iodize	0.
	or	iodise
	syl	i:o:dize
	pron	<1I*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or react with iodine or an iodine compound. Also: {iodate}.
iodization	sub
	head	iodize
	or	iodisation
	syl	i:o:di+1za+tion
	pos	n.
iodisation	sub
	head	iodize
	or	iodization
	syl	i:o:di+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
iodizer	sub
	head	iodize
	or	iodiser
	syl	i:o:2diz+er
	pos	n.
iodiser	sub
	head	iodize
	or	iodizer
	syl	i:o:2dis+er
	pos	n.
iodoform	0.
	syl	i:o:do+form
	pron	<I1od*2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline insoluble volatile solid with a penetrating sweet odour made by heating alcohol with iodine and an alkali: used as an antiseptic. Formula: CHI\3. Also called: {triiodomethane}.
iodometry	0.
	syl	i:o:dom+e:try
	pron	<2I*1domitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a procedure used in volumetric analysis for determining the quantity of substance present that contains, liberates, or reacts with iodine.
iodometric	sub
	head	iodometry
	or	iodometrical
	syl	i:o:do+met+ric
	pron	<2I*d*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
iodometrical	sub
	head	iodometry
	or	iodometric
	syl	i:o:do+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
iodometrically	sub
	head	iodometry
	syl	i:o:do+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
iodopsin	0.
	syl	i:o:dop+sin
	pron	<2I*1dopsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a violet light-sensitive pigment in the cones of the retina of the eye. Also called: {visual violet}. See also {rhodopsin}.
iodous	1.
	syl	i:o:dous
	pron	<I1od*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing iodine, esp. in the trivalent state.
iodous	2.
	syl	i:o:dous
	pron	<I1od*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or resembling iodine.
iolite	ety	C19: from Greek ion a violet+-#7lite 
iolite	0.
	syl	i:o:lite
	pron	<1I*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cordierite}.
IOM	0.
	syl	I.O.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Isle of Man.
Io moth	ety	C19: after Io (who was tormented by a gadfly), referring to the sting of the larva
Io moth	0.
	syl	I:o moth
	pos	n.
	def	an American saturniid moth, bright yellow with a blue-and-pink eyelike spot on each of the hindwings.
ion	ety	C19: from Greek, literally: going, from ienai to go
ion	0.
	syl	i:on
	pron	<1I*n>, <-on>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrically charged atom or group of atoms formed by the loss or gain of one or more electrons. See also {cation, anion}.
-ion	ety	from Latin -i*_on- , -io 
-ion	0.
	syl	-ion
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating an action, process, or state.
	exam	1	creation;
	exam	2	objection.
Iona	0.
	syl	I:o+na
	pron	<I1*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the W coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides: site of St. Columba's monastery (founded in 563) and an important early centre of Christianity. Area: 854 ha (2112 acres).
ion engine	0.
	syl	i:on en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a type of rocket engine in which thrust is obtained by the electrostatic acceleration of charged positive ions. Compare {plasma engine}.
Eugene	infl
	head	Ionesco
	syl	Eu:g*`ene
	pron	<$o1Zen>
	pos	n.
Ionesco	0.
	syl	I:o:nes:co
	pron	<2E*1nesk*u>, French <jcnes1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, French dramatist, born in Rumania; a leading exponent of the theatre of the absurd. His plays include (1950) and (1960).
ion exchange	0.
	syl	i:on ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	the process in which ions are exchanged between a solution and an insoluble solid, usually a resin. It is used to soften water, to separate radioactive isotopes, and to purify certain industrial chemicals.
Ionia	0.
	syl	I:o:ni:a
	pron	<I1*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of W central Asia Minor, including adjacent Aegean islands: colonized by Greeks in about 1100 #7b.c.
Ionian	1.
	syl	I:o:ni:an
	pron	<I1*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Hellenic people who settled in Attica in about 1100 #7b.c. and later colonized the islands and E coast of the Aegean Sea.
Ionian	2.
	syl	I:o:ni:an
	pron	<I1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their dialect of Ancient Greek; Ionic.
Ionian	3.
	syl	I:o:ni:an
	pron	<I1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Ionia.
Ionian	4.
	syl	I:o:ni:an
	pron	<I1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	relating to or denoting an authentic mode represented by the ascending natural diatonic scale from C to C and forming the basis of the modern major key. See also {Hypo-}.
Ionian Islands	0.
	syl	I:o:ni:an Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of Greek islands in the Ionian Sea, consisting of Corfu, Cephalonia, Zante, Levkas, Ithaca, Cythera, and Paxos: ceded to Greece in 1864. Pop.: 184443 (1971). Area: 2307 sq. km (891 sq. miles).
Ionian Sea	0.
	syl	I:o:ni:an Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the Mediterranean Sea between SE Italy, E Sicily, and Greece.
ionic	0.
	syl	i:on+ic
	pron	<I1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring in the form of ions.
Ionic	1.
	syl	I:on+ic
	pron	<I1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture, characterized by fluted columns and capitals with scroll-like ornaments. See also {Doric, Composite, Tuscan, Corinthian}.
Ionic	2.
	syl	I:on+ic
	pron	<I1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Ionia, its inhabitants, or their dialect of Ancient Greek.
Ionic	3.
	syl	I:on+ic
	pron	<I1onik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, relating to, designating, or employing Ionics in verse.
Ionic	4.
	syl	I:on+ic
	pron	<I1onik>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four chief dialects of Ancient Greek; the dialect spoken in Ionia. Compare {Aeolic, Arcadic, Doric}.
Ionic	5.
	syl	I:on+ic
	pron	<I1onik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a type of metrical foot having either two long followed by two short syllables ({greater Ionic) }, or two short followed by two long syllables ({lesser Ionic) }.
ionic bond	0.
	syl	i:on+ic bond
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electrovalent bond}.
ionium	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7ion+ -#7ium 
ionium	0.
	syl	i:o:ni:um
	pron	<I1*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a naturally occurring radioisotope of thorium with a mass number of 230. Symbol: Io.
ionisation	alt
	head	ionization
	or	ionization
	syl	i:on:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2I*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
ionization	0.a.
	or	ionisation
	syl	i:on:i+za+tion
	pron	<2I*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of ions as a result of a chemical reaction, heat, electrical discharge, or radiation.
ionization	0.b.
	or	ionisation
	syl	i:on:i+za+tion
	pron	<2I*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	ionization temperature;
	exam	2	ionization current.
ionization chamber	0.
	syl	i:on:i+za+tion cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a device for detecting and measuring ionizing radiation, consisting of a tube containing a low pressure gas and two electrodes between which a high voltage is maintained. The current between the electrodes is a function of the intensity of the radiation.
ionization potential	0.
	syl	i:on:i+za+tion po+ten+tial
	pos	n.
	def	the energy required to remove an electron from an atom, molecule, or radical, measured in electronvolts. Symbol.
	exam	1	I
ionise	alt
	head	ionize
	or	ionize
	syl	i:on+ise
	pron	<1I*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
ionize	0.
	or	ionise
	syl	i:on+ize
	pron	<1I*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or become changed into ions. &- {#!i@.on+@!iz+a@.ble} {#!i@.on+@!is+a@.ble}
ionizing radiation	0.
	syl	i:on+iz+ing ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	electromagnetic or corpuscular radiation that is able to cause ionization.
ionone	1.
	syl	i:o:none
	pron	<1I*2n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish liquid mixture of two isomers with an odour of violets, extracted from certain plants and used in perfumery.
ionone	2.
	syl	i:o:none
	pron	<1I*2n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	either of these two isomers. Formula: C\1\3H\2\0O.
ionopause	0.
	syl	i:on:o+pause
	pron	<I1on*2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the transitional zone in the atmosphere between the ionosphere and the exosphere, about 644 km (400 miles) from the earth's surface.
ionosphere	0.
	syl	i:on:o+sphere
	pron	<I1on*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the earth's atmosphere, extending from about 60 kilometres to 1000 km above the earth's surface, in which there is a high concentration of free electrons formed as a result of ionizing radiation entering the atmosphere from space. See also {D region, E region, F region}. &- {i@.on@.o+spher+ic} (a$I@!$An$$#!sf$er$Ik)
ionospheric wave	0.
	syl	i:on:o+spher+ic wave
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sky wave}.
ion rocket	0.
	syl	i:on rock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket propelled by an ion engine.
iontophoresis	ety	C20: from Greek iont-, ion, from ienai to go+#7-phoresis 
iontophoresis	0.
	syl	i:on+to+pho+re:sis
	pron	<I2ont*uf*1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a technique for studying neurotransmitters in the brain by the application of experimental solutions to the tissues through fine glass electrodes.
IOOF	0.
	syl	I.O.O.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Independent Order of Oddfellows.
iota	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, of Semitic origin; see #7jot 
iota	1.
	syl	i:o:ta
	pron	<I1*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth letter in the Greek alphabet (#GI, #Gi), a vowel or semivowel, transliterated as or
iota	2.
	syl	i:o:ta
	pron	<I1*ut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	a very small amount; jot (esp. in the phrase {not one} {an iota}) .
iotacism	0.
	syl	i:o:ta+cism
	pron	<I1*ut*2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency of vowels and diphthongs, esp. in Modern Greek, to acquire the pronunciation of the vowel iota (i$:).
IOU	ety	C17: representing I owe you 
IOU	0.
	syl	IOU
	pos	n.
	def	a written promise or reminder to pay a debt.
-ious	ety	from Latin -ius and -i*_osus full of
-ious	0.
	syl	-i:ous
	usage	suffix forming adjectives from nouns.
	def	characterized by or full of.
	exam	1	ambitious;
	exam	2	religious;
	exam	3	suspicious.
IOW	0.
	syl	I.O.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Isle of Wight.
Iowa	0.
	syl	I:o:wa
	pron	<1I*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the N central U.S., in the Midwest: consists of rolling plains crossed by many rivers, with the Missouri forming the western border and the Mississippi the eastern. Capital: Des Moines. Pop.: 2825041 (1970). Area: 144887 sq. km (55941 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ia}. or (with zip code) {IA}
Iowan	sub
	head	Iowa
	syl	I:o:wan
	pron	<1I*u*n>
	pos	adj.
IPA	0.
	syl	IPA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Phonetic Alphabet.
ipecac	ety	C18: from Portuguese ipecacuanha, from Tupi ipekaagu*'ene, from ipeh low+ kaa leaves+ gu*'ene vomit
ipecacuanha	alt
	head	ipecac
	or	ipecac
	syl	ip+e:cac:u+an+ha
	pron	<2ipi2k@kju1@n*>
	pos	n.
ipecac	1.
	or	ipecacuanha
	syl	ip+e:cac
	pron	<1ipi2k@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing South American rubiaceous shrub,
ipecac	2.
	or	ipecacuanha
	syl	ip+e:cac
	pron	<1ipi2k@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug prepared from the dried roots of this plant, used as a purgative and emetic.
Iphigenia	0.
	syl	Iph:i:ge:ni:a
	pron	<2ifiJi1nI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the daughter of Agamemnon, taken by him to be sacrificed to Artemis, who saved her life and made her a priestess.
Ipoh	0.
	syl	I:poh
	pron	<1Ep*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Malaysia, capital of Perak state: tin-mining centre. Pop.: 247689 (1970).
ipomoea	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek ips worm+ homoios like
ipomoea	1.
	syl	ip:o+moe:a
	pron	<2ip*1mi*>, <2I->
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical or subtropical convolvulaceous plant of the genus such as the morning glory, sweet potato, and jalap, having trumpet-shaped flowers.
ipomoea	2.
	syl	ip:o+moe:a
	pron	<2ip*1mi*>, <2I->
	pos	n.
	def	the dried root of a Mexican species, which yields a cathartic resin.
Ipsambul	0.
	syl	Ip+sam+bul
	pron	<2ips@m1bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Abu Simbel}.
ipse dixit	ety	C16, literally: he himself said it
ipse dixit	0.
	syl	ip:se dix+it
	pron	Latin. <1ipsA> <1diksit>
	pos	n.
	def	an arbitrary and unsupported assertion.
ipsilateral	ety	C20: irregularly formed from Latin ipse self+#7lateral 
ipsilateral	0.
	syl	ip:si+lat+er:al
	pron	<2ipsi1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or affecting the same side of the body.
ipsissima verba	0.
	syl	ip+sis+si+ma ver+ba
	pron	Latin. <ip1sisim*> <1vR:b*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the very words; verbatim.
ipso facto	ety	from Latin
ipso facto	0.
	syl	ip:so fac+to
	pron	<1ips*u> <1f@kt*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	by that very fact or act.
	exam	1	ipso facto his guilt was apparent.
ipso jure	ety	from Latin
ipso jure	0.
	syl	ip:so ju:re
	pron	<1ips*u> <1ju*ri>
	pos	adv.
	def	by the law itself; by operation of law.
Ipsus	0.
	syl	Ip+sus
	pron	<1ips*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in Asia Minor, in S Phrygia: site of a decisive battle (301 #7b.c.) in the Wars of the Diadochi in which Lysimachus and Seleucus defeated Antigonus and Demetrius.
Ipswich	0.
	syl	Ips+wich
	pron	<1ipswiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E England, administrative centre of Suffolk, at the head of the Orwell estuary: manu?!factures agricultural and industrial machinery. Pop.: 122814 (1971).
iq	ety	Latin: the same as
iq	0.
	syl	i.q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	idem quod.
IQ	0.
	syl	I.Q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intelligence quotient.
Muhammad	infl
	head	Iqbal
	syl	Mu:ham:mad
	pron	<mu1h@m*d>
	pos	n.
Iqbal	0.
	syl	Iq:bal
	pron	<1ikbal>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1938, Indian Muslim poet, philosopher, and political leader, who advocated the establishment of separate nations for Indian Hindus and Muslims and is generally regarded as the originator of Pakistan.
Iquique	0.
	syl	I:qui+que
	pron	Spanish <i1kikA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Chile: oil refineries. Pop.:64340 (1970).
Iquitos	0.
	syl	I:qui+tos
	pron	Spanish <i1kitos>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in NE Peru, on the Amazon 3703 km (2300 miles) from the Atlantic: head of navigation for large steamers. Pop.: 110242 (1972).
Ir	0.
	syl	Ir
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	iridium.
IR	0.
	syl	IR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Iran.
Ir	1.
	syl	Ir.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ireland.
Ir	2.
	syl	Ir.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Irish.
IR	0.
	syl	I.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Inland Revenue.
ir-	0.
	syl	ir-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {in-%1} and {in-%2} before
IRA	0.
	syl	I.R.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Irish Republican Army.
iracund	ety	C19: from Latin *_ir*_acundus, from *_ira anger
iracund	0.
	syl	i:ra+cund
	pron	<1I*r*2k^nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	easily angered.
iracundity	sub
	head	iracund
	syl	i:ra+1cund+i:ty
	pos	n.
irade	ety	C19: from Turkish: will, desire, from Arabic ir*_adah 
irade	0.
	syl	i:ra+de
	pron	<i1ra:de>
	pos	n.
	def	a written edict of a Muslim rule.
Ir'aklion	0.
	syl	I:r*'a+kli+on
	pron	Greek <i1raklicn>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Greece, in N Crete: former capital of Crete (until 1841); ruled by Venetians (13th-17th centuries). Pop.: 78209 (1971). Italian name: {Candia}. Also called: {Heraklion, Herakleion}.
Iran	0.
	syl	I:ran
	pron	<i1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in SW Asia, between the Caspian Sea and the Persian Gulf: consists chiefly of a high central desert plateau almost completely surrounded by mountains, a semitropical fertile region along the Caspian coast, and a hot and dry area beside the Persian Gulf. Oil is the most important export. Language: Iranian. Religion: chiefly Muslim. Currency: rial. Capital: Teheran. Pop.: 25785210 (1966). Area: 1647050 sq. km (635932 sq. miles). Former name (until 1935): {Persia}. See also {Persian Empire}.
Iran	0.
	syl	Iran.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Iranian.
Iranian	1.
	syl	I:ra+ni:an
	pron	<i1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Iran.
Iranian	2.
	syl	I:ra+ni:an
	pron	<i1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, divided into {West Iranian} (including Old Persian, Pahlavi, modern Persian, Kurdish, Baluchi, and Tadzhiki) and {East Iranian} (including Avestan, Sogdian, Pashto, and Ossetic).
Iranian	3.
	syl	I:ra+ni:an
	pron	<i1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the modern Persian language.
Iranian	4.
	syl	I:ra+ni:an
	pron	<i1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of Iran, its inhabitants, or their language; Persian.
Iranian	5.
	syl	I:ra+ni:an
	pron	<i1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or relating to the Iranian branch of Indo-European.
Iraq	0.
	syl	I:raq
	pron	<i1ra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SW Asia, on the Persian Gulf: coextensive with ancient Mesopotamia; became a British mandate in 1920, independent in 1932, and a republic in 1958. It consists chiefly of the mountains of Kurdistan in the northeast, part of the Syrian Desert, and the lower basin of the Rivers Tigris and Euphrates. Oil is the major export. Official language: Arabic; Kurdish is also spoken. Religion: chiefly Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Baghdad. Pop.: 8047415 (1965). Area: 438446 sq. km (169284 sq. miles).
Iraqi	sub
	head	Iraq
	syl	I:ra+qi
	pron	<i1ra:ki>
	pos	adj. n.
irascible	ety	C16: from Late Latin *_irascibilis, from Latin *_ira anger
irascible	1.
	syl	i:ras+ci:ble
	pron	<i1r@sibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily angered; irritable.
irascible	2.
	syl	i:ras+ci:ble
	pron	<i1r@sibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing irritability.
	exam	1	an irascible action.
irascibility	sub
	head	irascible
	or	irascibleness
	syl	i:2ras+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irascibleness	sub
	head	irascible
	or	irascibility
	syl	i:1ras+ci:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irascibly	sub
	head	irascible
	syl	i:1ras+ci:bly
	pos	adv.
irate	ety	C19: from Latin *_ir*_atus enraged, from *_irasc*_i to be angry
irate	1.
	syl	i:rate
	pron	<I1rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	incensed with anger; furious.
irate	2.
	syl	i:rate
	pron	<I1rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by extreme anger.
	exam	1	an irate letter.
irately	sub
	head	irate
	syl	i:1rate+ly
	pos	adv.
Irbid	0.
	syl	Ir+bid
	pron	<1irbid>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Jordan. Pop.: 125000 (1974 est.).
Irbil	0.
	syl	Ir+bil
	pron	<1i*bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Erbil}.
IRBM	0.
	syl	IRBM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intermediate range ballistic missile.
ire	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin *_ira 
ire	0.
	syl	ire
	pron	<I*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	anger; wrath.
ireful	sub
	head	ire
	syl	ire+ful
	pos	adj.
irefully	sub
	head	ire
	syl	ire+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
irefulness	sub
	head	ire
	syl	ire+ful+ness
	pos	n.
ireless	sub
	head	ire
	syl	ire+less
	pos	adj.
Ire	0.
	syl	Ire.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ireland.
Ireland	H1.1.
	syl	Ire+land
	pron	<1I*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off NW Europe: part of the British Isles, separated from Britain by the North Channel, the Irish Sea, and St. George's Channel; contains large areas of peat bog, with mountains that rise over 900 m (3000 ft.) in the southwest and several large lakes. It was conquered by England in the 16th and early 17th centuries and ruled as a dependency until 1801, when it was united with Great Britain until its division in 1921 into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Latin name: {Hibernia}.
Republic of	2.
	head	Ireland
	syl	Republic of.
	def	Also called: {Irish Republic, Southern Ireland}. a republic in NW Europe occupying most of Ireland: established as the Irish Free State (a British dominion) in 1921 and declared a republic in 1949; joined the Common Market in 1973. Languages: English and Gaelic. Currency: Irish pound. Capital: Dublin. Pop.: 3086000 (1974 est.). Area: 70282 sq. km (27136 sq. miles). Gaelic name: {Eire}. Related adj.: {Hibernian}.
Ireland	xref
	syl	Ire+land
	pron	<1I*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Northern Ireland}.
John	infl
	head	Ireland
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Ireland	H2.0.
	syl	Ire:land
	pron	<1I*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1962, English composer, esp. of songs.
Irene	0.
	syl	I:re:ne
	pron	<I1rEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of peace.
irenic	ety	C19: from Greek eir*_enikos, from eir*_en*_e peace
eirenic	alt
	head	irenic
	or	eirenical
	syl	ei:ren+ic
	pron	<I1rEnik>, <-1ren->
	pos	adj.
irenical	infl
	head	irenic
	or	irenic
	syl	i:ren:i+cal
	pos	adj.
eirenical	infl
	head	irenic
	or	eirenic
	syl	ei:ren:i+cal
	pos	adj.
irenic	0.
	or	irenical
	syl	i:ren+ic
	pron	<I1rEnik>, <-1ren->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly theol.
	def	tending to conciliate or promote peace.
irenically	sub
	head	irenic
	or	eirenically
	syl	i:1ren:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
eirenically	sub
	head	irenic
	or	irenically
	syl	ei:1ren:i:cal+ly
	pos	adv.
irenicon	0.
	syl	i:re:ni+con
	pron	<I1rEni2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {eirenicon}.
irenics	0.
	syl	i:ren+ics
	pron	<I1rEniks>, <-1ren->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	that branch of theology that is concerned with unity between Christian sects and denominations.
Henry	infl
	head	Ireton
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Ireton	0.
	syl	Ire:ton
	pron	<1I*tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1611-51, English Parliamentarian general in the Civil War; son-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. His plan for a constitutional monarchy was rejected by Charles I (1647), whose death warrant he signed; lord deputy of Ireland (1650-51).
Irian Barat	0.
	syl	Ir:i+an Bar+at
	pron	<1i*ri*n> <1b@ra:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the former Indonesian name for {West Irian}.
Irian Jaya	0.
	syl	Ir:i+an Ja:ya
	pron	<1Ja:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Indonesian name for {West Irian}.
iridaceous	0.
	syl	ir:i+da+ceous
	pron	<2iri1dAS*s>, <2I->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of monocotyledonous plants, including iris, crocus, and gladiolus, having swordlike leaves and showy flowers.
iridectomies	infl
	head	iridectomy
	syl	ir:i+dec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iridectomy	0.
	syl	ir:i+dec+to+my
	pron	<2iri1dekt*mi>, <2I->
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of part of the iris.
iridescent	ety	C18: from #7irido -#7+ -#7escent 
iridescent	0.
	syl	ir:i+des+cent
	pron	<2iri1desNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying a spectrum of colours that shimmer and change due to interference and scattering as the observer's position changes.
iridescence	sub
	head	iridescent
	syl	ir:i+1des+cence
	pos	n.
iridescently	sub
	head	iridescent
	syl	ir:i+1des+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
iridic	1.
	syl	i:rid+ic
	pron	<I1ridic>, <i1rid->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing iridium, esp. in the tetravalent state.
iridic	2.
	syl	i:rid+ic
	pron	<I1ridic>, <i1rid->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the iris of the eye.
iridium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7irido -#7+ -#7ium ; from its colourful appearance when dissolving in certain acids
iridium	0.
	syl	i:rid+i:um
	pron	<I1ridi*m>, <i1rid->
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard inert yellowish-white transition element that is the most corrosion-resistant metal known. It occurs in platinum ores and is used as an alloy with platinum. Symbol: Ir; atomic no.: 77; atomic wt.: 192.2; valency: 3 or 4; relative density: 22.42; melting pt.: 2410?%C; boiling pt.: 4130?%C.
irido	ety	from Latin irid-, #7iris 
irido	1.
	syl	ir:i+do
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting the iris of the eye or the genus of plants.
	exam	1	iridectomy;
	exam	2	iridaceous.
irido	2.
	syl	ir:i+do
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting a rainbow.
	exam	1	iridescent.
iridosmine	ety	C19: from #7irido -#7+osm (#7ium) #7+ {-#7ine %2}
iridosmium	alt
	head	iridosmine
	or	iridosmine
	syl	ir:i+dos+mi:um
	pos	n.
iridosmine	0.
	or	iridosmium
	syl	ir:i+dos+mine
	pron	<2iri1dosmIn>, <2Iri->
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {osmiridium}.
iridotomies	infl
	head	iridotomy
	syl	ir:i+dot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iridotomy	0.
	syl	ir:i+dot:o+my
	pron	<2iri1dot*mi>, <2Iri->
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the iris, esp. to create an artificial pupil.
iris	ety	C14: from Latin: rainbow, iris (flower), crystal, from Greek
irises	infl
	head	iris
	or	irides
	syl	i:ris:es
	pron	<1Iri2dEz>, <1iri->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
irides	infl
	head	iris
	or	irises
	syl	ir:i+des
	pron	<1Iri2dEz>, <1iri->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
iris	1.
	syl	i:ris
	pron	<1Iris>
	pos	n.
	def	the coloured muscular diaphragm that surrounds and controls the size of the pupil.
iris	2.
	syl	i:ris
	pron	<1Iris>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fleur-de-lis}. any plant of the iridaceous genus having brightly coloured flowers composed of three petals and three drooping sepals. See also { {flag%2}, orris, stinking iris}.
iris	3.
	syl	i:ris
	pron	<1Iris>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare or poetic word for {rainbow}.
iris	4.
	syl	i:ris
	pron	<1Iris>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a rainbow; iridescence.
Iris	0.
	syl	I:ris
	pron	<1Iris>
	pos	n.
	def	the goddess of the rainbow along which she travelled to earth as a messenger of the gods.
iris diaphragm	0.
	syl	i:ris di:a+phragm
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustable diaphragm that regulates the amount of light entering an optical instrument, esp. a camera. It usually consists of a number of thin metal leaves arranged so that they open out into an approximately circular aperture.
Irish	1.
	syl	I:rish
	pron	<1IriS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Ireland, its people, their Celtic language, or their dialect of English.
the	2.
	head	Irish
	syl	the.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives or inhabitants of Ireland.
Irish	3.
	syl	I:rish
	pron	<1IriS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Irish Gaelic}.
Irish	4.
	syl	I:rish
	pron	<1IriS>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of English spoken in Ireland.
Irish bull	0.
	syl	I:rish bull
	pos	n.
	def	a ludicrously illogical statement. See also { {bull%2.}}
Irish coffee	0.
	syl	I:rish cof+fee
	pos	n.
	def	hot coffee mixed with whiskey and topped with double cream.
Irish elk	0.
	syl	I:rish elk
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct Eurasian giant deer of the Pleistocene genus which had antlers up to 4 metres across.
Irish Free State	0.
	syl	I:rish Free State
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the (Republic of) {Ireland} (1922-37).
Irish Gaelic	0.
	syl	I:rish Gael+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the Goidelic language of the Celts of Ireland, still spoken in the southwest; an official language of the Republic of Ireland since 1921.
Irishism	0.
	syl	I:rish+ism
	pron	<1Iri2Siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish custom or idiom.
Irishwoman	alt
	head	Irishman
	or	Irishman
	syl	I:rish+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Irishmen	infl
	head	Irishman
	or	Irishwomen
	syl	I:rish+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Irishwomen	infl
	head	Irishman
	or	Irishmen
	syl	I:rish+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Irishman	0.
	or	Irishwoman
	syl	I:rish+man
	pron	<1IriSm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Ireland or a descendant of one.
Irish moss	0.
	syl	I:rish moss
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {carrageen}.
Irish potato	0.
	syl	I:rish po+ta+to
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for the {potato}.
Irish Republican Army	0.
	syl	I:rish Re+pub+li+can Ar+my
	pos	n.
	def	a militant organization of Irish nationalists founded with the aim of striving for a united independent Ireland by means of guerrilla warfare. Abbrev.: {I.R.A}.
Irish Sea	0.
	syl	I:rish Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the North Atlantic Ocean between Great Britain and Ireland.
Irish setter	0.
	syl	I:rish set+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of setter developed in Ireland, having a red coat. Also called: {red setter}.
Irish stew	0.
	syl	I:rish stew
	pos	n.
	def	a white stew made of mutton, lamb, or beef, with potatoes, onions, etc.
Irish terrier	0.
	syl	I:rish ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of terrier with a wiry brown coat.
Irish whiskey	0.
	syl	I:rish whis+key
	pos	n.
	def	any of the whiskeys made in Ireland, usually from malt and subject to three distillations.
Irish wolfhound	0.
	syl	I:rish wolf+hound
	pos	n.
	def	a large breed of hound with a rough thick coat.
iritis	0.
	syl	i:ri+tis
	pron	<I1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the iris of the eye.
iritic	sub
	head	iritis
	syl	i:rit+ic
	pron	<I1ritik>
	pos	adj.
irk	ety	C13 irken to grow weary; probably related to Old Norse yrkja to work
irk	0.
	syl	irk
	pron	<R:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to irritate, vex, or annoy.
irksome	0.
	syl	irk+some
	pron	<1R:ks*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing vexation, annoyance, or boredom; troublesome or tedious.
irksomely	sub
	head	irksome
	syl	irk+some+ly
	pos	adv.
irksomeness	sub
	head	irksome
	syl	irk+some+ness
	pos	n.
Irkutsk	0.
	syl	Ir+kutsk
	pron	Russian <ir1kutsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union: situated on the Trans-Siberian railway; university (1918); one of the largest industrial centres in Siberia, esp. for heavy engineering. Pop.: 508000 (1975 est.).
IRL	0.
	syl	IRL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Republic of Ireland.
IRO	1.
	syl	I.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Brit.
	def	Inland Revenue Office.
IRO	2.
	syl	I.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	International Refugee Organization.
iron	ety	Old English ir*_en; related to Old High German *_isan, Old Norse j*_arn; compare Old Irish *_iarn 
iron	1.a.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile silvery-white ferro?!magnetic metallic element occurring principally in haematite and magnetite. It is widely used for structural and engineering purposes. See also {steel, cast iron, wrought iron, pig iron}. Symbol: Fe; atomic no.: 26; atomic wt.: 55.847; valency: 2,3,4, or 6; relative density: 7.874; melting pt.: 1535?%C; boiling pt.: 2750?%C. Related adjs.: {ferric, ferrous}. Related prefix: {ferro-}.
iron	1.b.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	iron railings.
iron	2.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain tools or implements made of iron or steel, esp. for use when hot.
	exam	1	a grappling iron;
	exam	2	a soldering iron.
iron	3.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an appliance for pressing fabrics using dry heat or steam, esp. a small electrically heated device with a handle and a weighted flat bottom.
iron	4.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various golf clubs with metal heads, numbered from 2 to 10 according to the slant of the face, used esp. for approach shots.
	exam	1	a No. 6 iron.
iron	5.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for { {harpoon} (sense 1}).
iron	6.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a splint-like support for a malformed leg.
iron	7.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	great hardness, strength, or resolve.
	exam	1	a will of iron.
iron	8.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {shooting iron}.
strike while the iron is hot	9.
	head	iron
	syl	strike while the iron is hot.
	def	to act at an opportune moment.
iron	10.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	very hard, immovable, or implacable.
	exam	1	iron determination.
iron	11.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	very strong; extremely robust.
	exam	1	an iron constitution.
iron	12.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	cruel or unyielding
iron	13.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smooth (clothes or fabric) by removing (creases or wrinkles) using a heated iron; press.
iron	14.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or clothe with iron.
iron	15.
	syl	i:ron
	pron	<1I*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to place (a prisoner) in irons. {~} See also {iron out, irons}.
ironer	sub
	head	iron
	syl	i:ron+er
	pos	n.
ironless	sub
	head	iron
	syl	i:ron+less
	pos	adj.
ironlike	sub
	head	iron
	syl	i:ron+2like
	pos	adj.
iron age	0.
	syl	i:ron age
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the last and worst age in the history of the world.
Iron Age	0.a.
	syl	I:ron Age
	pos	n.
	def	the period following the Bronze Age characterized by the extremely rapid spread of iron tools and weapons, which began in the Middle East about 1100 #7b.c.
Iron Age	0.b.
	syl	I:ron Age
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to this period.
ironbark	0.
	syl	i:ron+bark
	pron	<1I*n2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian eucalyptus trees that have hard rough bark.
ironbound	1.
	syl	i:ron+bound
	pron	<1I*n2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	bound with iron.
ironbound	2.
	syl	i:ron+bound
	pron	<1I*n2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	unyielding; inflexible.
ironbound	3.
	syl	i:ron+bound
	pron	<1I*n2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a coast
	def	rocky; rugged.
the	infl
	head	Iron Chancellor
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Iron Chancellor	0.
	syl	I:ron Chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of (Prince Otto Eduard Leopold von) {Bismarck}.
ironclad	1.
	syl	i:ron+clad
	pron	<2I*n1kl@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or protected with iron.
	exam	1	an ironclad warship.
ironclad	2.
	syl	i:ron+clad
	pron	<2I*n1kl@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflexible; rigid.
	exam	1	an ironclad rule.
ironclad	3.
	syl	i:ron+clad
	pron	<2I*n1kl@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be assailed or contradicted.
	exam	1	an ironclad argument.
ironclad	4.
	syl	i:ron+clad
	pron	<1I*n2kl@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wooden 19th-century warship with armoured plating.
Iron Cross	0.
	syl	I:ron Cross
	pos	n.
	def	the highest decoration for bravery awarded to the German armed forces.
Iron Curtain	1.a.
	syl	I:ron Cur+tain
	pos	n.
	def	the guarded border between the countries of the Soviet bloc and the rest of Europe.
Iron Curtain	1.b.
	syl	I:ron Cur+tain
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Iron Curtain countries.
Iron Curtain	2.
	syl	I:ron Cur+tain
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not caps.
	def	any barrier that separates communities or ideologies.
Iron Gates	alt
	head	Iron Gate
	or	Iron Gate
	syl	I:ron Gates
	pos	n.
Iron Gate	0.
	or	Iron Gates
	syl	I:ron Gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gorge of the River Danube on the border between Rumania and Yugoslavia. Length: 3 km (2 miles). Rumanian name: {Por*,tile de Fier}.
iron glance	0.
	syl	i:ron glance
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {haematite}.
iron grey	0.a.
	syl	i:ron grey
	pos	n.
	def	a neutral or dark grey colour.
iron grey	0.b.
	syl	i:ron grey
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	iron-grey hair.
Iron Guard	0.
	syl	I:ron Guard
	pos	n.
	def	a Rumanian fascist party that ceased to exist after World War II.
iron hand	0.
	syl	i:ron hand
	pos	n.
	def	harsh or rigorous control; overbearing or autocratic force.
	exam	1	he ruled with an iron hand.
iron horse	1.
	syl	i:ron horse
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, rare.
	def	a steamdriven railway locomotive.
iron horse	2.
	syl	i:ron horse
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bicycle or tricycle.
ironical	alt
	head	ironic
	or	ironic
	syl	i:ron:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ironic	0.
	or	ironical
	syl	i:ron+ic
	pron	<I1ronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or using irony.
ironically	sub
	head	ironic
	syl	i:1ron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ironicalness	sub
	head	ironic
	syl	i:1ron:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
ironing	1.
	syl	i:ron+ing
	pron	<1I*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ironing washed clothes.
ironing	2.
	syl	i:ron+ing
	pron	<1I*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	clothes, etc., that are to be or that have been ironed.
ironing board	0.
	syl	i:ron+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a board, usually on legs, with a suitable covering on which to iron clothes.
ironise	alt
	head	ironize
	or	ironize
	syl	i:ro+nise
	pron	<1Ir*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
ironize	1.
	or	ironise
	syl	i:ro+nize
	pron	<1Ir*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use or indulge in irony.
ironize	2.
	or	ironise
	syl	i:ro+nize
	pron	<1Ir*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ironic or use ironically. &- {#!i@.ro+nist}
iron lung	0.
	syl	i:ron lung
	pos	n.
	def	an airtight metal cylinder enclosing the entire body up to the neck and providing artificial respiration when the respiratory muscles are paralysed, as by poliomyelitis.
iron maiden	0.
	syl	i:ron maid+en
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval instrument of torture, consisting of an enclosed space lined with iron spikes, into which the victim was locked.
iron man	0.
	syl	i:ron man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an event at a surf carnival in which contestants compete at swimming, surfing, running, etc.
ironmaster	0.
	syl	i:ron+mas:ter
	pron	<1I*n2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a manufacturer of iron, esp. (formerly) the owner of an ironworks.
ironmonger	0.
	syl	i:ron+mon:ger
	pron	<1I*n2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dealer in metal utensils, hardware, locks, etc. U.S. equivalent: {hardware dealer}.
ironmongery	sub
	head	ironmonger
	syl	i:ron+2mon:ger:y
	pos	n.
iron out	1.
	syl	i:ron out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smooth, using a heated iron.
iron out	2.
	syl	i:ron out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put right or settle (a problem or difficulty) as a result of negotiations or discussions.
iron out	3.
	syl	i:ron out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to knock (a person) out.
iron pyrites	0.
	syl	i:ron py+ri+tes
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyrite}.
iron rations	0.
	syl	i:ron ra+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	emergency food supplies, esp. for military personnel in action. See also {K ration}.
irons	1.
	syl	i:rons
	pron	<1I*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fetters or chains (often in the phrase {in} or {into irons) }.
in irons	2.
	head	irons
	syl	in irons.
	usage	Nautical. of a sailing vessel
	def	headed directly into the wind without steerageway.
have several irons in the fire	3.
	head	irons
	syl	have several irons in the fire.
	def	to be involved in many projects, activities, etc.
Ironside	0.
	syl	I:ron+side
	pron	<1I*n2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of Edmund II of England.
ironsides	1.
	syl	i:ron:sides
	pron	<1I*n2sIdz>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with great stamina or resistance.
ironsides	2.
	syl	i:ron:sides
	pron	<1I*n2sIdz>
	pos	n.
	def	an ironclad ship.
ironsides	3.a.
	syl	i:ron:sides
	pron	<1I*n2sIdz>
	pos	n.
	def	the cavalry regiment trained and commanded by Oliver Cromwell.
ironsides	3.b.
	syl	i:ron:sides
	pron	<1I*n2sIdz>
	pos	n.
	def	Cromwell's entire army.
ironstone	1.
	syl	i:ron+stone
	pron	<1I*n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any rock consisting mainly of an iron-bearing ore.
ironstone	2.
	syl	i:ron+stone
	pron	<1I*n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ironstone china}. a tough durable earthenware.
ironware	0.
	syl	i:ron+ware
	pron	<1I*n2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	domestic articles made of iron.
ironwood	1.
	syl	i:ron+wood
	pron	<1I*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various betulaceous trees, such as hornbeam, that have very hard wood.
ironwood	2.
	syl	i:ron+wood
	pron	<1I*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a Californian rosaceous tree, with very hard wood.
ironwood	3.
	syl	i:ron+wood
	pron	<1I*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
ironwork	1.
	syl	i:ron+work
	pron	<1I*n2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work done in iron, esp. decorative work.
ironwork	2.
	syl	i:ron+work
	pron	<1I*n2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the craft or practice of working in iron.
ironworker	1.
	syl	i:ron+work:er
	pron	<1I*n2wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in an ironworks.
ironworker	2.
	syl	i:ron+work:er
	pron	<1I*n2wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes articles of iron.
ironworks	0.
	syl	i:ron+works
	pron	<1I*n2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	a building in which iron is smelted, cast, or wrought.
ironies	infl
	head	irony
	syl	i:ro+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
irony	H1.1.
	syl	i:ro+ny
	pron	<1Ir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the humorous or mildly sarcastic use of words to imply the opposite of what they normally mean.
irony	H1.2.
	syl	i:ro+ny
	pron	<1Ir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this, used to draw attention to some incongruity or irrationality.
irony	H1.3.
	syl	i:ro+ny
	pron	<1Ir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	incongruity between what is expected to be and what actually is, or a situation or result showing such incongruity.
irony	H1.4.
	syl	i:ro+ny
	pron	<1Ir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	See {dramatic irony}.
irony	H1.5.
	syl	i:ro+ny
	pron	<1Ir*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	See {Socratic irony}.
irony	H2.0.
	syl	i:ron:y
	pron	<1I*ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or containing iron.
Iroquoian	1.
	syl	Ir:o+quoi+an
	pron	<2ir*1kwci*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages including Cherokee, Mohawk, Seneca, Oneida, and Onondaga.
Iroquoian	2.
	syl	Ir:o+quoi+an
	pron	<2ir*1kwci*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Iroquois, their culture, or their languages.
Iroquois	infl
	syl	Ir:o+quois.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Iroquois	1.
	syl	Ir:o+quois
	pron	<1ir*2kwci>, <-2kwciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of a group of North American Indian peoples formerly living between the Hudson River and the St. Lawrence and Lake Erie. See also {Five Nations, Six Nations}.
Iroquois	2.
	syl	Ir:o+quois
	pron	<1ir*2kwci>, <-2kwciz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Iroquoian languages.
Iroquois	3.
	syl	Ir:o+quois
	pron	<1ir*2kwci>, <-2kwciz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Iroquois, their language, or their culture.
IRQ	0.
	syl	IRQ
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Iraq.
irradiance	0.
	syl	ir+ra+di+ance
	pron	<i1rAdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the radiant flux incident on unit area of a surface. It is measured in watts per square metre. Symbol.
	exam	1	E\e #800439 #800440
irradiant	0.
	syl	ir+ra+di+ant
	pron	<i1rAdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	radiating light; shining brightly.
irradiate	1.
	syl	ir+ra+di+ate
	pron	<i1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to subject to or treat with light or other electromagnetic radiation or with beams of particles.
irradiate	2.
	syl	ir+ra+di+ate
	pron	<i1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make clear or bright intellectually or spiritually; illumine.
irradiate	3.
	syl	ir+ra+di+ate
	pron	<i1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for { {radiate} (sense 1}).
irradiate	4.
	syl	ir+ra+di+ate
	pron	<i1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to become radiant.
irradiative	sub
	head	irradiate
	syl	ir+1ra+di:a+tive
	pos	adj.
irradiator	sub
	head	irradiate
	syl	ir+1ra+di:2a+tor
	pos	n.
irradiation	1.
	syl	ir+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<i2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of irradiating or the state of being irradiated.
irradiation	2.
	syl	ir+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<i2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the apparent enlargement of a brightly lit object when it is viewed against a dark background.
irradiation	3.
	syl	ir+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<i2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft of light; beam or ray.
irradiation	4.a.
	syl	ir+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<i2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the therapeutic or diagnostic use of radiation, esp. x-rays.
irradiation	4.b.
	syl	ir+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<i2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure of a patient to such radiation.
irradiation	5.
	syl	ir+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<i2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiation} or {irradiance}.
irrational	1.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al
	pron	<i1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inconsistent with reason or logic; illogical; absurd.
irrational	2.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al
	pron	<i1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of reasoning.
irrational	3.a.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al
	pron	<i1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of an equation, etc.
	def	containing one or more variables in irreducible radical form or raised to a fractional power: $/ %2+1)= %5%/%3.
irrational	3.b.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al
	pron	<i1r@S*nL>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	an irrational.
irrational	4.a.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al
	pron	<i1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a metrical irregularity, usually the occurrence of a long syllable instead of a short one.
irrational	4.b.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al
	pron	<i1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a metrical foot where such an irregularity occurs.
irrationally	sub
	head	irrational
	syl	ir+1ra+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
irrationalness	sub
	head	irrational
	syl	ir+1ra+tion+al+ness
	pos	n.
irrationalism	alt
	head	irrationality
	or	irrationality
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al+ism
	pos	n.
irrationality	1.
	or	irrationalism
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<i2r@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being irrational.
irrationality	2.
	or	irrationalism
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<i2r@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	irrational thought, action, or behaviour.
irrational number	0.
	syl	ir+ra+tion+al num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any real number that cannot be expressed as the ratio of two integers, such as #Gr.
Irrawaddy	0.
	syl	Ir+ra+wad+dy
	pron	<2ir*1wodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the main river in Burma, rising in the north in two headstreams and flowing south through the whole length of Burma, to enter the Andaman Sea by nine main mouths. Length: 2100 km (1300 miles).
irreclaimable	0.
	syl	ir+re+claim+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1klAm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be reclaimed.
irreclaimability	sub
	head	irreclaimable
	or	irreclaimableness
	syl	ir+re+2claim+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irreclaimableness	sub
	head	irreclaimable
	or	irreclaimability
	syl	ir+re+1claim+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irreclaimably	sub
	head	irreclaimable
	syl	ir+re+1claim+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irreconcilable	1.
	syl	ir+rec+on+cil+a:ble
	pron	<i1rekN2sIl*bL>, <i2rekN1sI->
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be reconciled; uncompromisingly conflicting; incompatible.
irreconcilable	2.
	syl	ir+rec+on+cil+a:ble
	pron	<i1rekN2sIl*bL>, <i2rekN1sI->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is implacably hostile or uncompromisingly opposed.
irreconcilable	3.
	syl	ir+rec+on+cil+a:ble
	pron	<i1rekN2sIl*bL>, <i2rekN1sI->
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	one of various principles, ideas, etc., that are incapable of being brought into agreement.
irreconcilability	sub
	head	irreconcilable
	or	irreconcilableness
	syl	ir+2rec+on+2cil+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irreconcilableness	sub
	head	irreconcilable
	or	irreconcilability
	syl	ir+1rec+on+2cil+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irreconcilably	sub
	head	irreconcilable
	syl	ir+1rec+on+2cil+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irrecoverable	1.
	syl	ir+re+cov+er+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1k^v*r*bL>, <-1k^vr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be recovered or regained.
irrecoverable	2.
	syl	ir+re+cov+er+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1k^v*r*bL>, <-1k^vr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be remedied or rectified.
irrecoverableness	sub
	head	irrecoverable
	syl	ir+re+1cov+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrecoverably	sub
	head	irrecoverable
	syl	ir+re+1cov+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irrecusable	0.
	syl	ir+re+cu+sa:ble
	pron	<2iri1kju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be rejected or challenged, as evidence, etc.
irrecusably	sub
	head	irrecusable
	syl	ir+re+1cu+sa:bly
	pos	adv.
irredeemable	1.
	syl	ir+re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bonds, debentures, shares, etc.
	def	without a date of redemption of capital; incapable of being bought back directly or paid off.
irredeemable	2.
	syl	ir+re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paper money
	def	not convertible into specie.
irredeemable	3.
	syl	ir+re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sinner, etc.
	def	not able to be saved or reformed.
irredeemable	4.
	syl	ir+re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a loss
	def	not able to be recovered; irretrievable.
irredeemable	5.
	syl	ir+re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be improved or rectified; irrepa?!rable.
irredeemability	sub
	head	irredeemable
	or	irredeemableness
	syl	ir+re+2deem+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irredeemableness	sub
	head	irredeemable
	or	irredeemability
	syl	ir+re+1deem+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irredeemably	sub
	head	irredeemable
	syl	ir+re+1deem+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irredentist	ety	C19: from Italian irredentista, from the phrase Italia irredenta, literally: Italy unredeemed, from ir- {#7in -%1}#7+ redento redeemed, from Latin redemptus bought back; see #7redeem 
irredentist	1.
	syl	ir+re+den+tist
	pron	<2iri1dentist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours the acquisition of territory that once was part of his country or is considered to have been. {~}
irredentist	2.
	syl	ir+re+den+tist
	pron	<2iri1dentist>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or advocating irredentism.
irredentism	sub
	head	irredentist
	syl	ir+re+1den+tism
	pos	n.
Irredentist	0.
	syl	Ir+re+den+tist
	pron	<2iri1dentist>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a member of an Italian association prominent in 1878 that sought to recover for Italy certain neighbouring regions ({Italia irredenta}) with a predominantly Italian population that were under foreign control.
irreducible	1.
	syl	ir+re+duc+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1dju:sibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be reduced or lessened.
irreducible	2.
	syl	ir+re+duc+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1dju:sibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be brought to a simpler or reduced form.
irreducible	3.a.
	syl	ir+re+duc+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1dju:sibL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a polynomial
	def	unable to be factorized into polynomials of lower degree, as %2+1).
irreducible	3.b.
	syl	ir+re+duc+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1dju:sibL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a radical
	def	incapable of being reduced to a rational expression, as $/#800449 +1).
irreducibility	sub
	head	irreducible
	or	irreducibleness
	syl	ir+re+2duc+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irreducibleness	sub
	head	irreducible
	or	irreducibility
	syl	ir+re+1duc+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irreducibly	sub
	head	irreducible
	syl	ir+re+1duc+i:bly
	pos	adv.
irrefragable	ety	C16: from Late Latin irrefr*_ag*_abilis, from Latin #7ir -+ refr*_ag*_ar*_i to resist, thwart
irrefragable	0.
	syl	ir+ref+ra+ga:ble
	pron	<i1refr*g*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be denied or refuted; indisputable.
irrefragability	sub
	head	irrefragable
	or	irrefragableness
	syl	ir+2ref+ra+ga:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irrefragableness	sub
	head	irrefragable
	or	irrefragability
	syl	ir+1ref+ra+ga:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrefragably	sub
	head	irrefragable
	syl	ir+1ref+ra+ga:bly
	pos	adv.
irrefrangible	1.
	syl	ir+re+fran+gi:ble
	pron	<2iri1fr@nJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not to be broken or transgressed; inviolable.
irrefrangible	2.
	syl	ir+re+fran+gi:ble
	pron	<2iri1fr@nJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	incapable of being refracted.
irrefrangibility	sub
	head	irrefrangible
	or	irrefrangibleness
	syl	ir+re+2fran+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irrefrangibleness	sub
	head	irrefrangible
	or	irrefrangibility
	syl	ir+re+1fran+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrefrangibly	sub
	head	irrefrangible
	syl	ir+re+1fran+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
irrefutable	0.
	syl	ir+ref:u+ta:ble
	pron	<i1refjut*bL>, <2iri1fju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	impossible to deny or disprove; incontrovertible.
irrefutability	sub
	head	irrefutable
	or	irrefutableness
	syl	ir+2ref:u+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irrefutableness	sub
	head	irrefutable
	or	irrefutability
	syl	ir+1ref:u+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrefutably	sub
	head	irrefutable
	syl	ir+1ref:u+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
irreg	0.
	syl	irreg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	irregular(ly).
irregular	1.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking uniformity or symmetry; uneven in shape, position, arrangement, etc.
irregular	2.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not occurring at expected or equal intervals.
	exam	1	an irregular pulse.
irregular	3.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	differing from the normal or accepted practice or routine.
irregular	4.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not according to established standards of behaviour; unconventional.
irregular	5.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the formation, inflections, or derivations of a word
	def	not following the usual pattern of formation in a language, as English plurals ending other than in or
irregular	6.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to guerrillas or volunteers not belonging to regular forces.
	exam	1	irregular troops.
irregular	7.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having any of their parts, esp. petals, differing in size, shape, etc.; asymmetric.
irregular	8.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of merchandise
	def	not up to the manufacturer's standards or specifications; flawed; imperfect.
irregular	9.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier not in a regular army.
irregular	10.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar
	pron	<i1regjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	imperfect or flawed merchandise. Compare { {second} (sense 15}).
irregularly	sub
	head	irregular
	syl	ir+1reg:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
irregularities	infl
	head	irregularity
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
irregularity	1.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<i2regju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being irregular.
irregularity	2.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<i2regju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	something irregular, such as a bump in a smooth surface.
irregularity	3.
	syl	ir+reg:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<i2regju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a breach of a convention or normal procedure.
irrelative	1.
	syl	ir+rel:a+tive
	pron	<i1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrelated.
irrelative	2.
	syl	ir+rel:a+tive
	pron	<i1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {irrelevant}.
irrelatively	sub
	head	irrelative
	syl	ir+1rel:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
irrelativeness	sub
	head	irrelative
	syl	ir+1rel:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
irrelevant	0.
	syl	ir+rel+e:vant
	pron	<i1rel*v*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not relating or pertinent to the matter at hand; not important.
irrelevance	sub
	head	irrelevant
	or	irrelevancy
	syl	ir+1rel+e:vance
	pos	n.
irrelevancy	sub
	head	irrelevant
	or	irrelevance
	syl	ir+1rel+e:van+cy
	pos	n.
irrelevantly	sub
	head	irrelevant
	syl	ir+1rel+e:vant+ly
	pos	adv.
irrelievable	0.
	syl	ir+re+liev+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1lEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be relieved.
irreligion	1.
	syl	ir+re+li+gion
	pron	<2iri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of religious faith.
irreligion	2.
	syl	ir+re+li+gion
	pron	<2iri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	indifference or opposition to religion.
irreligionist	sub
	head	irreligion
	syl	ir+re+1li+gion+ist
	pos	n.
irreligiously	sub
	head	irreligion
	syl	ir+re+1li+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
irreligiousness	sub
	head	irreligion
	syl	ir+re+1li+gious+ness
	pos	n.
irremeable	ety	C16: from Latin irreme*_abilis, from #7ir -#7+ reme*_are to return, from #7re -#7+ me*_are to go
irremeable	0.
	syl	ir+rem+e:a:ble
	pron	<i1remi*bL>, <i1rE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	afford?!ing no possibility of return.
irremeably	sub
	head	irremeable
	syl	ir+1rem+e:a:bly
	pos	adv.
irremediable	0.
	syl	ir+re+me:di+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1mEdi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be remedied; incurable or irreparable.
irremediableness	sub
	head	irremediable
	syl	ir+re+1me:di+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irremediably	sub
	head	irremediable
	syl	ir+re+1me:di+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irremissible	1.
	syl	ir+re+mis+si:ble
	pron	<2iri1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpardonable; inexcusable.
irremissible	2.
	syl	ir+re+mis+si:ble
	pron	<2iri1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	that must be done, as through duty or obligation.
irremissibility	sub
	head	irremissible
	or	irremissibleness
	syl	ir+re+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irremissibleness	sub
	head	irremissible
	or	irremissibility
	syl	ir+re+1mis+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irremissibly	sub
	head	irremissible
	syl	ir+re+1mis+si:bly
	pos	adv.
irremovable	0.
	syl	ir+re+mov+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be removed.
irremovability	sub
	head	irremovable
	or	irremovableness
	syl	ir+re+2mov+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irremovableness	sub
	head	irremovable
	or	irremovability
	syl	ir+re+1mov+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irremovably	sub
	head	irremovable
	syl	ir+re+1mov+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irreparable	0.
	syl	ir+rep:a+ra:ble
	pron	<i1rep*r*bL>, <i1repr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be repaired or remedied; beyond repair.
irreparability	sub
	head	irreparable
	or	irreparableness
	syl	ir+2rep:a+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irreparableness	sub
	head	irreparable
	or	irreparability
	syl	ir+1rep:a+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irreparably	sub
	head	irreparable
	syl	ir+1rep:a+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
irrepealable	0.
	syl	ir+re+peal+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1pEl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be repealed.
irrepealability	sub
	head	irrepealable
	or	irrepealableness
	syl	ir+re+2peal+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irrepealableness	sub
	head	irrepealable
	or	irrepealability
	syl	ir+re+1peal+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrepealably	sub
	head	irrepealable
	syl	ir+re+1peal+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irreplaceable	0.
	syl	ir+re+place+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1plAs*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be replaced.
	exam	1	an irreplaceable antique.
irreplaceably	sub
	head	irreplaceable
	syl	ir+re+1place+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irrepleviable	ety	C16: see ir- {#7in -%1}#7, replevin 
irreplevisable	alt
	head	irrepleviable
	or	irrepleviable
	syl	ir+re+plev:i+sa:ble
	pron	<2iri1plevis*bL>
	pos	adj.
irrepleviable	0.
	or	irreplevisable
	syl	ir+re+plev:i+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1plevi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	not able to be replevied.
irrepressible	0.
	syl	ir+re+press+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1pres*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of being repressed, controlled, or restrained.
irrepressibility	sub
	head	irrepressible
	or	irrepressibleness
	syl	ir+re+2press+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irrepressibleness	sub
	head	irrepressible
	or	irrepressibility
	syl	ir+re+1press+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrepressibly	sub
	head	irrepressible
	syl	ir+re+1press+i:bly
	pos	adv.
irreproachable	0.
	syl	ir+re+proach+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1pr*uC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not deserving reproach; blameless.
irreproachability	sub
	head	irreproachable
	or	irreproachableness
	syl	ir+re+2proach+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irreproachableness	sub
	head	irreproachable
	or	irreproachability
	syl	ir+re+1proach+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irreproachably	sub
	head	irreproachable
	syl	ir+re+1proach+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irresistible	1.
	syl	ir+re+sist+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1zist*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be resisted or refused; overpowering.
	exam	1	an irresistible impulse.
irresistible	2.
	syl	ir+re+sist+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1zist*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	very fascinat?!ing or alluring.
	exam	1	an irresistible woman.
irresistibility	sub
	head	irresistible
	or	irresistibleness
	syl	ir+re+2sist+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irresistibleness	sub
	head	irresistible
	or	irresistibility
	syl	ir+re+1sist+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irresistibly	sub
	head	irresistible
	syl	ir+re+1sist+i:bly
	pos	adv.
irresoluble	1.
	syl	ir+res:o+lu:ble
	pron	<i1rez*ljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {insoluble}.
irresoluble	2.
	syl	ir+res:o+lu:ble
	pron	<i1rez*ljubL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not capable of being relieved.
irresolubility	sub
	head	irresoluble
	syl	ir+2res:o+lu:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irresolubly	sub
	head	irresoluble
	syl	ir+1res:o+lu:bly
	pos	adv.
irresolute	0.
	syl	ir+res:o+lute
	pron	<i1rez*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking resolution; wavering; hesitating.
irresolutely	sub
	head	irresolute
	syl	ir+1res:o+2lute+ly
	pos	adv.
irresoluteness	sub
	head	irresolute
	or	irresolution
	syl	ir+1res:o+2lute+ness
	pos	n.
irresolution	sub
	head	irresolute
	or	irresoluteness
	syl	ir+2res:o+1lu+tion
	pos	n.
irresolvable	1.
	syl	ir+re+solv+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1zolv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be resolved into parts or elements.
irresolvable	2.
	syl	ir+re+solv+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1zolv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be solved; insoluble.
irresolvability	sub
	head	irresolvable
	or	irresolvableness
	syl	ir+re+2solv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irresolvableness	sub
	head	irresolvable
	or	irresolvability
	syl	ir+re+1solv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irresolvably	sub
	head	irresolvable
	syl	ir+re+1solv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irrespective of	1.
	head	irrespective
	syl	irrespective of.
	pos	prep.
	def	without taking account of; regardless of.
irrespective	2.
	syl	ir+re+spec+tive
	pron	<2iri1spektiv>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	regardless; without due consideration.
	exam	1	he carried on with his plan irrespective.
irrespectively	sub
	head	irrespective
	syl	ir+re+1spec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
irrespirable	0.
	syl	ir+re+spir+a:ble
	pron	<i1respir*bL>, <2iri1spI*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fit for breathing or incapable of being breathed.
irresponsible	1.
	syl	ir+re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<2iri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not showing or done with due care for the consequences of one's actions or attitudes; reckless.
irresponsible	2.
	syl	ir+re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<2iri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of bearing responsibility.
irresponsible	3.
	syl	ir+re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<2iri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not answerable to a higher authority for one's actions.
irresponsibility	sub
	head	irresponsible
	or	irresponsibleness
	syl	ir+re+2spon+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irresponsibleness	sub
	head	irresponsible
	or	irresponsibility
	syl	ir+re+1spon+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irresponsibly	sub
	head	irresponsible
	syl	ir+re+1spon+si:bly
	pos	adv.
irresponsive	0.
	syl	ir+re+spon+sive
	pron	<2iri1sponsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not responsive.
irresponsively	sub
	head	irresponsive
	syl	ir+re+1spon+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
irresponsiveness	sub
	head	irresponsive
	syl	ir+re+1spon+sive+ness
	pos	n.
irretentive	0.
	syl	ir+re+ten+tive
	pron	<2iri1tentiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not retentive.
irretentiveness	sub
	head	irretentive
	syl	ir+re+1ten+tive+ness
	pos	n.
irretrievable	0.
	syl	ir+re+triev+a:ble
	pron	<2iri1trEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be retrieved, recovered, or repaired.
irretrievability	sub
	head	irretrievable
	or	irretrievableness
	syl	ir+re+2triev+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irretrievableness	sub
	head	irretrievable
	or	irretrievability
	syl	ir+re+1triev+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irretrievably	sub
	head	irretrievable
	syl	ir+re+1triev+a:bly
	pos	adv.
irreverence	1.
	syl	ir+rev+er+ence
	pron	<i1rev*r*ns>, <i1revr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of due respect or veneration; disrespect.
irreverence	2.
	syl	ir+rev+er+ence
	pron	<i1rev*r*ns>, <i1revr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a disrespectful remark or act.
irreverence	3.
	syl	ir+rev+er+ence
	pron	<i1rev*r*ns>, <i1revr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	disrepute; lack of reputation. &- {ir+#!rev+er+ent} {ir+@!rev+e@.#!ren+tial}
irreverently	sub
	head	irreverence
	syl	ir+1rev+er+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
irreversible	1.
	syl	ir+re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be reversed.
	exam	1	the irreversible flow of time.
irreversible	2.
	syl	ir+re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be revoked or repealed; irrevocable.
irreversible	3.
	syl	ir+re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem., physics.
	def	capable of changing or producing a change in one direction only.
	exam	1	an irreversible reaction.
irreversible	4.
	syl	ir+re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<2iri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Thermodynamics. of a change, process, etc.
	def	occurring through a number of intermediate states that are not all in thermodynamic equilibrium.
irreversibility	sub
	head	irreversible
	or	irreversibleness
	syl	ir+re+2vers+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irreversibleness	sub
	head	irreversible
	or	irreversibility
	syl	ir+re+1vers+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irreversibly	sub
	head	irreversible
	syl	ir+re+1vers+i:bly
	pos	adv.
irrevocable	0.
	syl	ir+rev:o+ca:ble
	pron	<i1rev*k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be revoked, changed, or undone; unalterable.
irrevocability	sub
	head	irrevocable
	or	irrevocableness
	syl	ir+2rev:o+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
irrevocableness	sub
	head	irrevocable
	or	irrevocability
	syl	ir+1rev:o+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
irrevocably	sub
	head	irrevocable
	syl	ir+1rev:o+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
irrigate	ety	C17: from Latin irrig*_are, from rig*_are to moisten, conduct water &- #!ir+ri+ga@.ble adj. &- @!ir+ri+#!ga+tion n.
irrigate	1.
	syl	ir+ri+gate
	pron	<1iri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply (land) with water by means of artificial canals, ditches, etc., esp. to promote the growth of food crops.
irrigate	2.
	syl	ir+ri+gate
	pron	<1iri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Med.
	def	to bathe or wash out a bodily part, cavity, or wound.
irrigate	3.
	syl	ir+ri+gate
	pron	<1iri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fertile, fresh, or vital by or as if by watering.
irrigational	sub
	head	irrigate
	or	irrigative
	syl	ir+ri+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
irrigative	sub
	head	irrigate
	or	irrigational
	syl	ir+ri+2ga+tive
	pos	adj.
irrigator	sub
	head	irrigate
	syl	ir+ri+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
irriguous	ety	C17: from Latin irriguus supplied with water, from riguus watered; see #7irrigate 
irriguous	0.
	syl	ir+rig:u+ous
	pron	<i1rigju*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	well-watered; watery.
irritable	1.
	syl	ir+ri+ta:ble
	pron	<1irit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	quickly irritated; easily annoyed; peevish.
irritable	2.
	syl	ir+ri+ta:ble
	pron	<1irit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of all living organisms
	def	capable of responding to such stimuli as heat, light, and touch.
irritable	3.
	syl	ir+ri+ta:ble
	pron	<1irit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormally sensitive. &- {@!ir+ri+ta@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {#!ir+ri+ta@.ble+ness}
irritably	sub
	head	irritable
	syl	ir+ri+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
irritant	1.
	syl	ir+ri+tant
	pron	<1irit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing irritation; irritating.
irritant	2.
	syl	ir+ri+tant
	pron	<1irit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something irritant.
irritancy	sub
	head	irritant
	syl	ir+ri+tan+cy
	pos	n.
irritate	ety	C16: from Latin irr*_it*_are to provoke, exasperate
irritate	1.
	syl	ir+ri+tate
	pron	<1iri2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to annoy or anger (someone).
irritate	2.
	syl	ir+ri+tate
	pron	<1iri2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to stimulate (an organism or part) to respond in a characteristic manner.
irritate	3.
	syl	ir+ri+tate
	pron	<1iri2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to cause (a bodily organ or part) to become excessively stimulated, resulting in inflammation, tenderness, etc.
irritator	sub
	head	irritate
	syl	ir+ri+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
irritation	1.
	syl	ir+ri+ta+tion
	pron	<2iri1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that irritates.
irritation	2.
	syl	ir+ri+ta+tion
	pron	<2iri1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of irritating or the condition of being irritated. &- {#!ir+ri+@!ta+tive}
irrupt	ety	C19: from Latin irrumpere to rush into, invade, from rumpere to break, burst
irrupt	1.
	syl	ir+rupt
	pron	<i1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter forcibly or suddenly.
irrupt	2.
	syl	ir+rupt
	pron	<i1r^pt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a human or animal population
	def	to increase suddenly in numbers.
irruption	sub
	head	irrupt
	syl	ir+1rup+tion
	pos	n.
irruptive	1.
	syl	ir+rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	irrupting or tending to irrupt.
irruptive	2.
	syl	ir+rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or causing irruption.
irruptive	3.
	syl	ir+rup+tive
	pron	<i1r^ptiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	intrusive.
irruptively	sub
	head	irruptive
	syl	ir+1rup+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Irtish	alt
	head	Irtysh
	or	Irtysh
	syl	Ir+tish
	pron	<i*1tiS>
	pos	n.
Irtysh	0.
	or	Irtish
	syl	Ir+tysh
	pron	<i*1tiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Asia, rising in China in the Altai Mountains and flowing west into the Soviet Union, then northwest into the Ob River as its chief tributary. Length: 4444 km (2760 miles).
Irvine	0.
	syl	Ir+vine
	pron	<1R:vin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town on the W coast of Scotland, in Strathclyde: designated a new town in 1966. Pop.: 23160 (1971).
Irving	1.
	syl	Ir:ving
	pron	<1R:viG>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}. original name 1838-1905, English actor and manager of the Lyceum Theatre in London (1878-1902).
Washington	2.
	head	Irving
	syl	Wash:ing:ton.
	def	1783-1859, U.S. essayist and short-story writer, noted for (1820), which contains the stories and
is	ety	Old English; compare Old Norse es, German ist, Latin est, Greek esti 
is	0.
	syl	is
	pron	<iz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	used with he, she, it, and with singular nouns
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {be}.
IS	ety	Icelandic *'Island 
IS	0.
	syl	IS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Iceland.
Is	1.
	syl	Is.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Isa}. Isaiah.
Is	2.
	syl	Is.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Island(s) Isle(s).
is-	0.
	syl	is-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {iso-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	isentropic.
Isaac	0.
	syl	I:saac
	pron	<1Iz*k>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old Testament patriarch, the son of Abraham and Sarah and father of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 17; 21-27).
Isabella	ety	C17: from the name Isabella ; original reference uncertain
Isabel	alt
	head	Isabella
	or	Isabella
	syl	Is:a+bel
	pron	<1iz*2bel>
	pos	n.
Isabella	0.a.
	or	Isabel
	syl	Is:a+bel+la
	pron	<2iz*1bel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-yellow colour.
Isabella	0.b.
	or	Isabel
	syl	Is:a+bel+la
	pron	<2iz*1bel*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Isabelline}. .
	exam	1	an Isabella mohair coat.
Isabella I	0.
	syl	Is:a:bel:la I
	pos	n.
	def	called 1451-1504, queen of Castile (1474-1504) and, with her husband, Ferdinand V, joint ruler of Castile and Aragon (1479-1504).
isagoge	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek eisag*_og*_e, from eisagein to introduce, from eis- into+ agein to lead
isagoge	0.
	syl	i:sa+go+ge
	pron	<1Is*2g*uJi>, <2Is*1g*u->
	pos	n.
	def	an academic introduction to a specialized subject field or area of research.
isagogics	1.
	syl	i:sa+gog+ics
	pron	<2Is*1goJiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; sing.
	def	introductory studies, esp. in the history of the Bible. &- {@!i@.sa+#!gog+ic}
Isaiah	1.
	syl	I:sai:ah
	pron	<I1zI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first of the major Hebrew prophets, who lived in the 8th century #7b.c.
Isaiah	2.
	syl	I:sai:ah
	pron	<I1zI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book of his and others' prophecies.
isallobar	0.
	syl	is+al+lo+bar
	pron	<I1s@l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a line on a map running through places experiencing equal pressure changes.
Isar	0.
	syl	I:sar
	pron	<1Eza:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Europe, rising in W Austria and flowing generally northeast through S West Germany into the Danube. Length: over 260 km (160 miles).
isatin	ety	C19: from Latin isatis woad+-#7in 
isatine	alt
	head	isatin
	or	isatin
	syl	i:sa+tine
	pron	<1Is*2tEn>
	pos	n.
isatin	0.
	or	isatine
	syl	i:sa+tin
	pron	<1Is*2tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-red crystalline compound soluble in hot water, used for the preparation of vat dyes. Formula: C\8H\5NO\2.
isatinic	sub
	head	isatin
	syl	i:sa+1tin+ic
	pos	adj.
Isauria	0.
	syl	I:sau+ri:a
	pron	<I1sc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient district of S central Asia Minor, chiefly on the N slopes of the W Taurus Mountains.
Isaurian	sub
	head	Isauria
	syl	I:1sau+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
ISBN	0.
	syl	I.S.B.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Standard Book Number.
Iscariot	0.
	syl	Is:car:i:ot
	pron	<i1sk@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Judas} (Iscariot).
ischaemia	ety	C19: from Greek iskhein to restrict, +-#7emia 
ischemia	alt
	head	ischaemia
	or	ischaemia
	syl	is+che+mi:a
	pron	<i1skEmi*>
	pos	n.
ischaemia	0.
	or	ischemia
	syl	is+chae+mi:a
	pron	<i1skEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an inad?!equate supply of blood to an organ or part, as from an obstructed blood flow.
ischemic	sub
	head	ischaemia
	syl	is+chem+ic
	pron	<i1skemik>
	pos	adj.
Ischia	0.
	syl	Is+chia
	pron	<1Eskja:>, <1iski*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, at the N end of the Bay of Naples. Area: 47 sq. km (18 sq. miles).
ischium	ety	C17: from Latin: hip joint, from Greek iskhion 
ischia	infl
	head	ischium
	syl	is+chi:a
	pron	<-ki*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ischium	0.
	syl	is+chi:um
	pron	<1iski*m>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three sections of the hipbone, situated below the ilium.
ischial	sub
	head	ischium
	syl	is+chi:al
	pos	adj.
-ise	0.
	syl	-ise
	usage	suffix forming verbs.
	def	a variant of {-ize.#eUsage}. See at {-ize}.
isentropic	0.
	syl	is+en+trop+ic
	pron	<2Isen1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or taking place at constant entropy.
Isere	1.
	syl	I:s*`ere
	pron	French <i1ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SE France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Grenoble. Pop.: 875526 (1975). Area: 7904 sq. km (3083 sq. miles).
Isere	2.
	syl	I:s*`ere
	pron	French <i1ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE France, rising in the Graian Alps and flowing west and southwest to join the River Rh*^one near Valence. Length: 290 km (180 miles).
Yseult	infl
	head	Iseult
	or	Isolde
	syl	Y:seult
	pron	<i1su:lt>
	pos	n.
Isolde	infl
	head	Iseult
	or	Yseult
	syl	I:sol:de
	pron	<i1z*uld*>
	pos	n.
Iseult	1.
	syl	I:seult
	pron	<i1su:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	an Irish princess wed to Mark, king of Cornwall, but in love with his knight Tristan.
Iseult	2.
	syl	I:seult
	pron	<i1su:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend; in another account
	def	the daughter of the king of Brittany, married to Tristan.
Esfahan	alt
	head	Isfahan
	or	Isfahan
	syl	E*,s+fa+h*_an
	pos	n.
Isfahan	0.
	or	Esfahan
	syl	Is+fa+han
	pron	<2isf*1ha:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Iran: the second largest city in the country; capital of Persia in the 11th century and from 1598 to 1722. Pop.: 605000 (1973 est.). Ancient name: {Aspadana}.
-ish	ety	Old English -isc; related to German -isch, Greek -iskos 
-ish	0.
	syl	-ish
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-ish	1.
	syl	-ish
	def	of or belonging to a nationality or group.
	exam	1	Scottish.
-ish	2.
	syl	-ish
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	having the manner or qualities of; resembling.
	exam	1	slavish;
	exam	2	prudish;
	exam	3	boyish.
-ish	3.
	syl	-ish
	def	somewhat; approximately.
	exam	1	yellowish;
	exam	2	sevenish.
-ish	4.
	syl	-ish
	def	concerned or preoccu?!pied with.
	exam	1	bookish.
Christopher (William Bradshaw-Isherwood)	infl
	head	Isherwood
	syl	Chris:to:pher (William Bradshaw-Isherwood)
	pos	n.
Isherwood	0.
	syl	Ish:er:wood
	pron	<1ish*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, U.S. novelist and dramatist, born in England. His works include the novel (1939) and three verse plays written in collaboration with W.H. Auden.
Ishmael	1.
	syl	Ish:ma:el
	pron	<1iSmA*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the son of Abraham and Hagar, Sarah's handmaid: the ancestor of 12 Arabian tribes (Genesis 21:8-21; 25:12-18).
Ishmael	2.
	syl	Ish:ma:el
	pron	<1iSmA*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bandit chieftain, who defied the Babylonian conquerors of Judah and assassinated the governor appointed by Nebuchadnezzar (II Kings 25:25; Jeremiah 40:13-41:18).
Ishmaelite	1.
	syl	Ish+ma+el+ite
	pron	<1iSmA*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a supposed descendant of Ishmael; a member of a desert people of Old Testament times.
Ishmaelite	2.
	syl	Ish+ma+el+ite
	pron	<1iSmA*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an outcast.
Ishmaelitism	sub
	head	Ishmaelite
	syl	Ish+ma+el+2it+ism
	pos	n.
Ishtar	0.
	syl	Ish+tar
	pron	<1iSta:>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal goddess of the Babylonians and Assyrians; divinity of love, fertility, and war.
Isidore of Saint	infl
	head	Isidore of Seville
	syl	Is:i:dore of Saint.
	pos	n.
Isidore of Seville	0.
	syl	Is:i:dore of Se+ville
	pron	<1izidc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??560-636 #7a.d., Spanish archbishop and scholar, noted for his an encyclopedia. Feast day: April 4.
isinglass	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch huysenblase, literally: sturgeon bladder; influenced by English #7glass 
isinglass	1.
	syl	i:sin+glass
	pron	<1IziG2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gelatine made from the air bladders of freshwater fish, used as a clarifying agent and adhesive and for preserving eggs.
isinglass	2.
	syl	i:sin+glass
	pron	<1IziG2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mica}.
Isis	H1.0.
	syl	I:sis
	pron	<1Isis>
	pos	n.
	def	the local name for the River Thames at Oxford.
Isis	H2.0.
	syl	I:sis
	pron	<1Isis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Egyptian fertility goddess, usually depicted as a woman with a cow's horns, between which was the disc of the sun; wife and sister of Osiris.
Iskander Bey	0.
	syl	Is:kan:der Bey
	pron	<is2k@nd*> <1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name of {Scanderbeg}.
Iskenderun	0.
	syl	Is+ken+de+run
	pron	<is1kend*2ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Turkey, on the {Gulf of Iskenderun}. Pop.: 107437 (1975). Former name: {Alexan?!dretta}.
Isl	1.
	syl	Isl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Island.
Isl	2.
	syl	Isl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Isle.
Islam	ety	C19: from Arabic: surrender (to God), from aslama to surrender
Islam	1.
	syl	Is+lam
	pron	<1izla:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Islamism}. the religion of Muslims, having the Koran as its sacred scripture and teaching that there is only one God and that Mohammed is his prophet; Mohammedanism.
Islam	2.a.
	syl	Is+lam
	pron	<1izla:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Muslims collectively and their civilization.
Islam	2.b.
	syl	Is+lam
	pron	<1izla:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the countries where the Muslim religion is predominant.
Islamic	sub
	head	Islam
	syl	Is+1lam+ic
	pos	adj.
Islamabad	0.
	syl	Is+lam:a+bad
	pron	<iz1la:ma:2ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Pakistan, in the north on the Potwar Plateau: site chosen in 1959; surrounded by the Capital Territory of Islamabad for 909 sq. km (351 sq. miles). Pop.: 77318 (1972).
Islamise	alt
	head	Islamize
	or	Islamize
	syl	Is+lam+ise
	pron	<1izl*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Islamize	0.
	or	Islamise
	syl	Is+lam+ize
	pron	<1izl*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert or subject to the influence of Islam; Mohammedanize.
Islamization	sub
	head	Islamize
	or	Islamisation
	syl	Is+lam:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Islamisation	sub
	head	Islamize
	or	Islamization
	syl	Is+lam:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
island	ety	Old English *_igland, from *_ig island+#7land ; s inserted through influence of #7isle 
island	1.
	syl	is+land
	pron	<1Il*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of land that is surrounded by water and is smaller than a continent.
island	2.
	syl	is+land
	pron	<1Il*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this.
	exam	1	a traffic island.
island	3.
	syl	is+land
	pron	<1Il*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a part, structure, or group of cells distinct in constitution from its immediate surroundings. {~} Related adj.: {insular}.
island	4.
	syl	is+land
	pron	<1Il*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to become an island.
island	5.
	syl	is+land
	pron	<1Il*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to intersperse with islands.
island	6.
	syl	is+land
	pron	<1Il*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to place on an island; insulate; isolate.
island-like	sub
	head	island
	syl	is:land-2like
	pos	adj.
islander	0.
	syl	is+land+er
	pron	<1Il*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of an island.
island of Reil	ety	after Johann Reil (died 1813), German physician
island of Reil	0.
	syl	is+land of Reil
	pron	<rIl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {insula}.
Islands of the Blessed	0.
	syl	Is+lands of the Blessed
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	lands where the souls of heroes and good men were taken after death. Also called: {Hesperides}.
island universe	0.
	syl	is+land u:ni+verse
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {galaxy}.
Islay	0.
	syl	Is+lay
	pron	<1IlA>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the W coast of Scotland: the southernmost of the Inner Hebrides; separated from the island of Jura by the {Sound of Islay}; ancient seat of the Lord of the Isles. Pop.: 3825 (1971). Area: 606 sq. km (234 sq. miles).
isle	ety	C13: from Old French isle, from Latin insula island
isle	0.
	syl	isle
	pron	<Il>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic except when cap. and part of place name.
	def	an island, esp. a small one.
Isle of Man	0.
	syl	Isle of Man
	pos	n.
	def	See (Isle of) {Man}.
Isle of Pines	0.
	syl	Isle of Pines
	pos	n.
	def	See (Isle of) {Pines}.
Isle of Wight	0.
	syl	Isle of Wight
	pos	n.
	def	See (Isle of) {Wight}.
Isle Royale	0.
	syl	Isle Roy+ale
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the northeast U.S., in NW Lake Superior: forms, with over 100 surrounding islands, {Isle Royale National Park}. Area: 541 sq. km (209 sq. miles).
islet	ety	C16: from Old French islette; see #7isle 
islet	0.
	syl	is+let
	pron	<1Ilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small island.
islets of Langerhans	ety	C19: named after Paul Langerhans (1847-88), German physician
islands of Langerhans	alt
	head	islets of Langerhans
	or	islets of Langerhans
	syl	is+lands of Lang+er+hans
	pron	<1l@G*2h@ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
islets of Langerhans	0.
	or	islands of Langerhans
	syl	is+lets of Lang+er+hans
	pron	<1l@G*2h@ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small groups of endocrine cells in the pancreas that secrete the hormones insulin and glucagon.
Islington	0.
	syl	Is+ling+ton
	pron	<1izliGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of N Greater London. Pop.: 171600 (1976 est.).
ism	0.
	syl	ism
	pron	<1iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often derogatory.
	def	an unspecified doctrine, system, or practice.
-ism	ety	from Old French -isme, from Latin -ismus, from Greek -ismos 
-ism	0.
	syl	-ism
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ism	1.
	syl	-ism
	def	indicating an action, process, or result.
	exam	1	criticism;
	exam	2	terrorism.
-ism	2.
	syl	-ism
	def	indicating a state or condition.
	exam	1	paganism.
-ism	3.
	syl	-ism
	def	indicating a doctrine, system, or body of principles and practices.
	exam	1	Leninism;
	exam	2	spiritualism.
-ism	4.
	syl	-ism
	def	indicating behaviour or a characteristic quality.
	exam	1	heroism.
-ism	5.
	syl	-ism
	def	indicating a characteristic usage, esp. of a language.
	exam	1	colloquialism;
	exam	2	Scotticism.
Isma'ili	alt
	head	Ismaili
	or	Ismaili
	syl	Is:ma':i:li
	pron	<2izma:1Eli>
	pos	n.
Ismaili	1.
	or	Isma'ili
	syl	Is+ma:i+li
	pron	<2izma:1Eli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the Shiah Sect, whose head is the Aga Khan.
Ismaili	2.
	or	Isma'ili
	syl	Is+ma:i+li
	pron	<2izma:1Eli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	Also called: {Is+ma@.i+li@.an} (@!$Izm$a$:$I#!li$:$$n). a member of this sect.
Ismailia	0.
	syl	Is+mai+li:a
	pron	<2izmI1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Egypt, on the Suez Canal: founded in 1863 by the former Suez Canal Company; devastated by Israeli troops in the October War (1973). Pop.: 189700 (1974 est.).
Ismail Pasha	0.
	syl	Is:ma:il Pa:sha
	pron	<2izma:1El> <1pa:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	1830-95, viceroy (1863-66) and khedive (1867-79) of Egypt, who brought his country close to bankruptcy. He was forced to submit to Anglo-French financial control (1876) and to abdicate (1879).
isn't	0.
	syl	is:n't
	pron	<1izNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	is not.
ISO	0.
	syl	ISO
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Standards Organization.
ISO	0.
	syl	I.S.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Imperial Service Order (a Brit. decoration).
iso-	ety	from Greek isos equal
iso-	1.
	syl	i:so-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	equal or identical.
	exam	1	isomagnetic.
iso-	2.
	syl	i:so-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating that a chemical compound is an isomer of a specified compound.
	exam	1	isobutane;
	exam	2	isocyanic acid.
isoagglutination	0.
	syl	i:so+ag+glu+ti+na+tion
	pron	<2Is*u*2glu:ti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the agglutination of red blood cells of an organism by the blood serum of another organism of the same species.
isoagglutinative	sub
	head	isoagglutination
	syl	i:so+ag+1glu+ti+na+tive
	pos	adj.
isoagglutinin	0.
	syl	i:so+ag+glu+ti+nin
	pron	<2Is*u*1glu:tinin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibody that causes agglutination of red blood cells in animals of the same species from which it was derived.
isoamyl acetate	0.
	syl	i:so+am+yl ac+e:tate
	pron	<2Is*u1@mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile compound used as a solvent for cellulose lacquers and as a flavouring. Formula: (CH\3)\2CHCH\2CH\2OOCCH\3.
isoantigen	0.
	syl	i:so+an:ti+gen
	pron	<2Is*u1@ntiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	an antigen that stimulates antibody production in different members of the same species.
isobar	ety	C19: from Greek isobar*_es of equal weight, from #7iso -#7+ baros weight
isobar	1.
	syl	i:so+bar
	pron	<1Is*u2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting places of equal atmospheric pressure, usually reduced to sea level for purposes of comparison, at a given time or period.
isobar	2.
	syl	i:so+bar
	pron	<1Is*u2ba:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any of two or more atoms that have the same mass number but different atomic numbers.
	exam	1	tin-115 and indium-115 are isobars.
isobarism	sub
	head	isobar
	syl	i:so+bar+ism
	pos	n.
isobaric	1.
	syl	i:so+bar+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {isopiestic}. having equal atmospheric pressure.
isobaric	2.
	syl	i:so+bar+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1b@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to isobars.
isobath	ety	C19: from Greek isobath*_es of equal depth, from #7iso -#7+ bathos depth
isobath	0.
	syl	i:so+bath
	pron	<1Is*u2b@T>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting points of equal underwater depth.
isobathic	sub
	head	isobath
	syl	i:so+1bath+ic
	pos	adj.
isocheim	ety	C19: from #7iso -#7+ Greek kheima winter weather
isochime	alt
	head	isocheim
	or	isocheim
	syl	i:so+chime
	pron	<1Is*u2kIm>
	pos	n.
isocheim	0.
	or	isochime
	syl	i:so+cheim
	pron	<1Is*u2kIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting places with the same mean winter temperature.
isocheimal	sub
	head	isocheim
	syl	i:so+1chei+mal
	pos	adj.
isocheimenal	sub
	head	isocheim
	or	isochimal
	syl	i:so+1chei+me:nal
	pos	adj.
isochimal	sub
	head	isocheim
	or	isocheimenal
	syl	i:so+1chi+mal
	pos	adj.
isochor	ety	C19: from #7iso -#7+ Greek kh*_oros place, space
isochore	alt
	head	isochor
	or	isochor
	syl	i:so+chore
	pron	<1Is*u2kc:>
	pos	n.
isochor	0.
	or	isochore
	syl	i:so+chor
	pron	<1Is*u2kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a graph showing the variation of the temperature of a fluid with its pressure, when the volume is kept constant.
isochoric	sub
	head	isochor
	syl	i:so+1chor+ic
	pos	adj.
isochromatic	1.a.
	syl	i:so+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2Is*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same colour.
isochromatic	1.b.
	syl	i:so+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2Is*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of uniform colour.
isochromatic	2.
	syl	i:so+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2Is*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Photog. of an early type of emulsion
	def	sensitive to green light in addition to blue light but not to red light.
isochronal	ety	C17: from New Latin isochronus, from Greek isokhronos, from #7iso -#7+ khronos time
isochronous	alt
	head	isochronal
	or	isochronal
	syl	i:soch+ro+nous
	pos	adj.
isochronal	1.
	or	isochronous
	syl	i:soch+ro+nal
	pron	<I1sokr*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same duration; equal in time.
isochronal	2.
	or	isochronous
	syl	i:soch+ro+nal
	pron	<I1sokr*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at equal time intervals; having a uniform period of vibration or oscillation.
isochronally	sub
	head	isochronal
	or	isochronously
	syl	i:1soch+ro+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
isochronously	sub
	head	isochronal
	or	isochronally
	syl	i:1soch+ro+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
isochronism	sub
	head	isochronal
	syl	i:1soch+ro+nism
	pos	n.
isochronise	alt
	head	isochronize
	or	isochronize
	syl	i:soch+ro+nise
	pron	<I1sokr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
isochronize	0.
	or	isochronise
	syl	i:soch+ro+nize
	pron	<I1sokr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make isochronal.
isochroous	0.
	syl	i:soch+ro+ous
	pron	<I1sokr*u*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of uniform colour.
isoclinic	alt
	head	isoclinal
	or	isoclinal
	syl	i:so+clin+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1klinik>
	pos	adj.
isoclinal	1.
	or	isoclinic
	syl	i:so+cli+nal
	pron	<2Is*u1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	sloping in the same direction and at the same angle.
isoclinal	2.
	or	isoclinic
	syl	i:so+cli+nal
	pron	<2Is*u1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of folds
	def	having limbs that are parallel to each other.
isoclinal	3.
	or	isoclinic
	syl	i:so+cli+nal
	pron	<2Is*u1klInL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {isocline, isoclinal line}. an imaginary line connecting points on the earth's surface having equal angles of dip.
isocline	1.
	syl	i:so+cline
	pron	<1Is*u2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of rock strata with isoclinal folds.
isocline	2.
	syl	i:so+cline
	pron	<1Is*u2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {isoclinal} (sense 3).
isocracies	infl
	head	isocracy
	syl	i:soc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
isocracy	1.
	syl	i:soc+ra+cy
	pron	<I1sokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of government in which all people have equal powers.
isocracy	2.
	syl	i:soc+ra+cy
	pron	<I1sokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	equality of political power.
isocratic	sub
	head	isocracy
	syl	i:so+crat+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
Isocrates	0.
	syl	I:soc:ra:tes
	pron	<I1sokr*2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	436-338 #7b.c., Athenian rhetorician and teacher.
isocyanic acid	0.
	syl	i:so+cy+an+ic ac:id
	pron	<2Is*usI1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical acid known only in the form of its compounds. Formula: HNCO.
isocyanide	0.
	syl	i:so+cy:a+nide
	pron	<2Is*u1sI*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of isocyanic acid. Also called: {carbylamine}.
isodiametric	1.
	syl	i:so+di:a+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u2dI*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having diameters of the same length.
isodiametric	2.
	syl	i:so+di:a+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u2dI*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having three equal axes.
isodiametric	3.
	syl	i:so+di:a+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u2dI*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cell or similar body
	def	having a similar diameter in all planes.
isodiaphere	0.
	syl	i:so+di:a+phere
	pron	<2Is*u1dI*2fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more nuclides in which the difference between the number of neutrons and the number of protons is the same.
	exam	1	a nuclide that has emitted an alpha particle, and its decay product, are isodiapheres.
isodimorphism	0.
	syl	i:so+di+mor+phism
	pron	<2Is*udI1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of a dimorphous substance such that it is isomorphous with another dimorphous substance in both its forms.
isodimorphous	sub
	head	isodimorphism
	or	isodimorphic
	syl	i:so+di+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
isodimorphic	sub
	head	isodimorphism
	or	isodimorphous
	syl	i:so+di+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
isodynamic	1.
	syl	i:so+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<2Is*udI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having equal force or strength.
isodynamic	2.
	syl	i:so+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<2Is*udI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or relating to an imaginary line on the earth's surface connecting points of equal horizontal magnetic intensity.
isoelectric	0.
	syl	i:so+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2Is*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same electric potential.
isoelectric point	0.
	syl	i:so+e:lec+tric point
	pos	n.
	def	the pH of a substance, such as an amino acid or protein, at which it is electrically neutral.
isoelectronic	0.
	syl	i:so+e:lec+tron+ic
	pron	<2Is*uilek1tronik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of atoms, radicals, or ions
	def	having an equal number of electrons or a similar configuration of electrons.
isogamete	0.
	syl	i:so+gam+ete
	pron	<2Is*ug@1mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a gamete that is similar in size and form to the one with which it unites in fertilization. Compare {heterogamete}.
isogametic	sub
	head	isogamete
	syl	i:so+ga+met+ic
	pron	<2Is*ug@1met?!ik>
	pos	adj.
isogamy	0.
	syl	i:sog:a+my
	pron	<I1sog*mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some algae and fungi
	def	sexual fusion of gametes of similar size and form. Compare { {heterogamy} (sense 1}).
isogamous	sub
	head	isogamy
	syl	i:1sog:a+mous
	pos	adj.
isogenous	1.
	syl	i:sog+e:nous
	pron	<I1soJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of similar origin, as parts derived from the same embryonic tissue.
isogenous	2.
	syl	i:sog+e:nous
	pron	<I1soJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	Also: {isogenic}. genetically uniform.
isogeny	sub
	head	isogenous
	syl	i:1sog+e:ny
	pos	n.
isogeotherm	0.
	syl	i:so+ge:o+therm
	pron	<2Is*u1JE*u2TR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary line below the surface of the earth connecting points of equal temperature.
isogeothermal	sub
	head	isogeotherm
	or	isogeothermic
	syl	i:so+2ge:o+1ther+mal
	pos	adj.
isogeothermic	sub
	head	isogeotherm
	or	isogeothermal
	syl	i:so+2ge:o+1ther+mic
	pos	adj.
isogloss	0.
	syl	i:so+gloss
	pron	<1Is*u2glos>
	pos	n.
	def	a line drawn on a map around the area in which a linguistic feature is to be found, such as a particular pronunciation of a given word.
isoglossal	sub
	head	isogloss
	or	isoglottic
	syl	i:so+1glos+sal
	pos	adj.
isoglottic	sub
	head	isogloss
	or	isoglossal
	syl	i:so+1glot+tic
	pos	adj.
isogon	0.
	syl	i:so+gon
	pron	<1Is*u2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	an equiangular polygon.
isogonal	alt
	head	isogonic
	or	isogonic
	syl	i:sog:o+nal
	pron	<I1sog*nL>
	pos	adj.
isogonic	1.
	or	isogonal
	syl	i:so+gon+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1gonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having, making, or involving equal angles.
isogonic	2.
	or	isogonal
	syl	i:so+gon+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1gonik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {isogonic line, isoganal line, isogone}. an imaginary line connecting points on the earth's surface having equal magnetic declination.
isogram	0.
	syl	i:so+gram
	pron	<1Is*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {isopleth}.
isohel	ety	C20: from #7iso -#7+ Greek h*_elios sun
isohel	0.
	syl	i:so+hel
	pron	<1Is*u2hel>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting places with an equal period of sunshine.
isohyet	ety	C19: from #7iso -#7+ -hyet, from Greek huetos rain
isohyet	0.
	syl	i:so+hy+et
	pron	<2Is*u1hIit>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting places having equal rainfall.
isolate	ety	C19: back formation from isolated, via Italian from Latin insul*_atus, literally: made into an island; see #7insulate  &- #!i@.so+la@.ble adj. &- @!i@.so+la@.#!bil+i@.ty n. &- #!i@.so+@!la+tor n.
isolate	1.
	syl	i:so+late
	pron	<1Is*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place apart; cause to be alone.
isolate	2.
	syl	i:so+late
	pron	<1Is*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to quarantine (a person or animal) having or suspected of having a contagious disease.
isolate	3.
	syl	i:so+late
	pron	<1Is*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (a compound) in an uncombined form.
isolate	4.
	syl	i:so+late
	pron	<1Is*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain pure cultures of (bacteria, esp. those causing a particular disease).
isolate	5.
	syl	i:so+late
	pron	<1Is*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to prevent interaction between (circuits, components, etc.); insulate.
isolate	6.
	syl	i:so+late
	pron	<1Is*lit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an isolated person or group.
isolating	0.
	syl	i:so+lat+ing
	pron	<1Is*2lAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for {analytic}.
isolation	1.
	syl	i:so+la+tion
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of isolating or the condition of being isolated.
isolation	2.
	syl	i:so+la+tion
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a country, party, etc.
	def	nonparticipation in or withdrawal from international politics.
isolation	3.a.
	syl	i:so+la+tion
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	social separation of a person who has or is suspected of having a contagious disease. Compare {quarantine}.
isolation	3.b.
	syl	i:so+la+tion
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	an isolation hospital.
isolation	4.
	syl	i:so+la+tion
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a lack of contact between persons, groups, or whole societies.
isolation	5.
	syl	i:so+la+tion
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Social psychol.
	def	the failure of an individual to maintain contact with others or genuine communication where interaction with others persists.
in isolation	6.
	head	isolation
	syl	in isolation.
	def	without regard to context, similar matters, etc.
isolationism	1.
	syl	i:so+la+tion+ism
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy of nonpartici?!pation in or withdrawal from international affairs.
isolationism	2.
	syl	i:so+la+tion+ism
	pron	<2Is*1lAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an attitude favouring such a policy.
isolationist	sub
	head	isolationism
	syl	i:so+1la+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
isolative	1.
	syl	is:o+la+tive
	pron	<1Is*2lAtiv>, <1Is*l*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound change
	def	occurring in all linguistic environments, as the change of Middle English /i$:/ to Modern English /a$I/, as in Compare { {combinative} (sense 2)}.
isolative	2.
	syl	is:o+la+tive
	pron	<1Is*2lAtiv>, <1Is*l*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with isolation.
Isolde	0.
	syl	I:sol:de
	pron	<i1zcld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name of {Iseult}.
isolecithal	0.
	syl	i:so+lec:i+thal
	pron	<2Is*u1lesiT*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the ova of mammals and certain other vertebrates
	def	having an evenly distributed yolk. Compare {heterolecithal}.
isoleucine	0.
	syl	i:so+leu+cine
	pron	<2Is*u1lu:sEn>, <-sin>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid that occurs in proteins and is essential to man. Formula: C\2H\5CH(CH\3)?!CH(NH\2)COOH.
isolex	ety	C20: from #7iso (#7gloss) +Greek lex (is) word
isolex	0.
	syl	i:so+lex
	pron	<1Is*2leks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	an isogloss marking off the area in which a particular item of vocabulary is found
isoline	0.
	syl	i:so+line
	pron	<1Is*u2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {isopleth}.
isologous	ety	C19: from #7iso -#7+ (#7homo) #7logous 
isologous	0.
	syl	i:sol:o+gous
	pron	<I1sol*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more organic compounds
	def	having a similar structure but containing different atoms of the same valency.
isologue	sub
	head	isologous
	syl	i:so+logue
	pron	<1Is*u2log>
	pos	n.
isomagnetic	1.
	syl	i:so+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2Is*um@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having equal magnetic induction or force.
isomagnetic	2.
	syl	i:so+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2Is*um@g1netik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {isomagnetic line}. an imaginary line connecting points on the earth's surface having equal magnetic intensity.
isomer	1.
	syl	i:so+mer
	pron	<1Is*m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a compound that exhibits isomerism with one or more other compounds.
isomer	2.
	syl	i:so+mer
	pron	<1Is*m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a nuclide that exhibits isomerism with one or more other nuclides.
isomeric	sub
	head	isomer
	syl	i:so+mer+ic
	pron	<2Is*1merik>
	pos	adj.
isomerism	1.
	syl	i:som+er+ism
	pron	<I1som*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the existence of two or more compounds having the same molecular formula but a different arrangement of atoms within the molecule. See also {stereoisomerism, optical isomerism}.
isomerism	2.
	syl	i:som+er+ism
	pron	<I1som*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the existence of two or more nuclides having the same atomic numbers and mass numbers but different energy states.
isomerise	alt
	head	isomerize
	or	isomerize
	syl	i:som+er+ise
	pron	<I1som*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
isomerize	0.
	or	isomerise
	syl	i:som+er+ize
	pron	<I1som*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to change or cause to change from one isomer to another.
isomerization	sub
	head	isomerize
	or	isomerisation
	syl	i:2som+er:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
isomerisation	sub
	head	isomerize
	or	isomerization
	syl	i:2som+er:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
isomerous	1.
	syl	i:som+er+ous
	pron	<I1som*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an equal number of parts or markings.
isomerous	2.
	syl	i:som+er+ous
	pron	<I1som*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having floral whorls with the same number of parts. Compare {anisomerous}.
isometric	ety	C19: from Greek isometria (see #7iso -+-#7metry) +-#7ic 
isometric	1.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having equal dimensions or measurements.
isometric	2.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to muscular contraction that does not produce shortening of the muscle.
isometric	3.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a crystal or system of crystallization
	def	having three mutually perpendicular equal axes.
isometric	4.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	usage	also
	def	another word for { {cubic} (sense 4)}.
isometric	5.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	usage	also
	def	having or made up of regular feet.
isometric	6.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a method of projecting a drawing in three dimensions
	def	having the three axes equally inclined and all lines drawn to scale.
isometric	7.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	Also called: {isometric drawing}. a drawing made in this way.
isometric	8.
	syl	i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2Is*u1metrik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	Also called: {isometric line}. a line on a graph showing variations of pressure with temperature at constant volume.
isometrically	sub
	head	isometric
	syl	i:so+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
isometrics	0.
	syl	i:so+met+rics
	pron	<2Is*u1metriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	physical exercise involving isometric contraction of muscles.
isometropia	ety	from Greek isometros of equal measure+{-#7opia} 
isometropia	0.
	syl	i:so+me:tro+pi:a
	pron	<2Is*umi1tr*upi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ophthalmol.
	def	equal refraction of the two eyes.
isometry	1.
	syl	i:som+e:try
	pron	<I1somitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	rigid motion of a plane or space such that the distance between any two points before and after this motion is unaltered.
isometry	2.
	syl	i:som+e:try
	pron	<I1somitri>
	pos	n.
	def	equality of height above sea level.
isomorph	0.
	syl	i:so+morph
	pron	<1Is*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or organism that exhibits isomorphism.
isomorphism	1.
	syl	i:so+mor+phism
	pron	<2Is*u1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	similarity of form, as in different generations of the same life cycle.
isomorphism	2.
	syl	i:so+mor+phism
	pron	<2Is*u1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the existence of two of more substances of different composition in a similar crystalline form.
isomorphism	3.
	syl	i:so+mor+phism
	pron	<2Is*u1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a one-to-one correspondence between the elements of two or more sets, such as those of Arabic and Roman numerals, and between the sums or products of the elements of one of these sets and those of the equivalent elements of the other set or sets.
isomorphic	sub
	head	isomorphism
	or	isomorphous
	syl	i:so+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
isomorphous	sub
	head	isomorphism
	or	isomorphic
	syl	i:so+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
isoniazid	ety	C20: isoni (cotinic acid hydr) azid (e) 
isoniazid	0.
	syl	i:so+ni:a+zid
	pron	<2Is*u1nI*zid>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble colourless crystalline compound used to treat tuberculosis. Formula: C\6H\7N\3O.
isonomy	1.
	syl	i:son:o+my
	pron	<I1son*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the equality before the law of the citizens of a state.
isonomy	2.
	syl	i:son:o+my
	pron	<I1son*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the equality of civil or political rights.
isonomic	sub
	head	isonomy
	or	isonomous
	syl	i:so+nom+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1nomik>
	pos	adj.
isonomous	sub
	head	isonomy
	or	isonomic
	syl	i:1son:o+mous
	pos	adj.
isooctane	0.
	syl	i:so+oc:tane
	pron	<2Is*u1oktAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid alkane hydrocarbon produced from petroleum and used in standardizing petrol. Formula: (CH\3)\3CCH\2CH(CH\3)\2. See also {octane number}.
isophone	ety	C20: from iso- (as in #7isogloss) #7+ -phone (as in #7phoneme, etc.)
isophone	0.
	syl	i:so+phone
	pron	<1Is*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	an isogloss marking off an area in which a particular feature of pronunciation is found.
isopiestic	ety	C19: from #7iso -#7+ Greek piestos compressible, from piezein to press
isopiestic	0.
	syl	i:so+pi+es+tic
	pron	<2Is*upI1estik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {isobaric} (sense 1).
isopiestically	sub
	head	isopiestic
	syl	i:so+pi+1es+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
isopleth	ety	C20: from Greek isopl*_eth*_es equal in number, from #7iso -#7+ pl*_ethos multitude, great number
isopleth	0.
	syl	i:so+pleth
	pron	<1Is*u2pleT>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting places registering the same amount or ratio of some geographical or meteorological phenomenon or phenomena. Also called: {isogram, isoline}.
isopod	1.
	syl	i:so+pod
	pron	<1Is*u2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any crustacean of the order including woodlice and pill bugs, in which the body is flattened dorsoventrally.
isopod	2.
	syl	i:so+pod
	pron	<1Is*u2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
isopodan	sub
	head	isopod
	or	isopodous
	syl	i:sop:o+dan
	pron	<I1sop*d*n>
	pos	adj.
isopodous	sub
	head	isopod
	or	isopodan
	syl	i:1sop:o+dous
	pos	adj.
isoprene	ety	C20: from #7iso -#7+pr (#7opyl) #7+ -#7ene 
isoprene	0.
	syl	i:so+prene
	pron	<1Is*u2prEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile liquid with a penetrating odour: used in making synthetic rubbers. Formula: CH\2:CHC(CH\3):CH\2.
isopropyl	0.
	syl	i:so+pro+pyl
	pron	<2Is*u1pr*upil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the group of atoms (CH\3)\2CH-, derived from propane.
	exam	1	an isopropyl group or radical.
isorhythmic	0.
	syl	i:so+rhyth+mic
	pron	<2Is*1ri@dmik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of medieval motets
	def	having a cantus firmus that is repeated according to a strict system of internal reiterated note values.
isosceles	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek isoskel*_es, from #7iso -#7+ skelos leg
isosceles	1.
	syl	i:sos+ce:les
	pron	<I1sosi2lEz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a triangle
	def	having two sides of equal length.
isosceles	2.
	syl	i:sos+ce:les
	pron	<I1sosi2lEz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a trapezium
	def	having the two nonparallel sides of equal length.
isoseismal	1.
	syl	i:so+seis+mal
	pron	<2Is*u1sIzm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to equal intensity of earthquake shock.
isoseismal	2.
	syl	i:so+seis+mal
	pron	<2Is*u1sIzm*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map connecting points at which earthquake shocks are of equal intensity.
isoseismal	xref
	syl	i:so+seis+mal
	pron	<2Is*u1sIzm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {isoseismic}.
isosmotic	0.
	syl	is+os+mot+ic
	pron	<2Isoz1motik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {isotonic} (sense 2).
isospondylous	ety	C20: from #7iso -#7+ Greek spondulos vertebra
isospondylous	0.
	syl	i:so+spon+dy+lous
	pron	<2Is*1spondL*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the (or an order of soft-finned teleost fishes that includes the herring, salmon, trout, and pike.
isostasy	ety	C19: #7iso -#7+ -stasy, from Greek stasis a standing
isostasy	0.
	syl	i:sos+ta+sy
	pron	<I1sost*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the theoretical state of balance between different landmasses on the earth's surface, which are assumed to float on a denser underlying material so that when one mass becomes lighter, as by erosion, it rises causing compensating subsidence of a heavier mass.
isostatic	sub
	head	isostasy
	syl	i:so+stat+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
isosteric	0.
	syl	i:so+ster+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1sterik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two different molecules
	def	having the same number of atoms and the same number and configuration of valency electrons, as carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide.
isotactic	0.
	syl	i:so+tac+tic
	pron	<2Is*u1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a stereospecific polymer
	def	having identical steric configurations of the groups on each asymmetric carbon atom on the chain. Compare {syndiotactic}.
isothere	ety	C19: from #7iso -#7+ Greek theros summer
isothere	0.
	syl	i:so+there
	pron	<1Is*u2Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map linking places with the same mean summer temperature. Compare {isocheim}.
isotheral	sub
	head	isothere
	syl	i:soth+er+al
	pron	<I1soT?!*r*l>
	pos	adj.
isotherm	1.
	syl	i:so+therm
	pron	<1Is*u2TR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a line on a map linking places of equal temperature.
isotherm	2.
	syl	i:so+therm
	pron	<1Is*u2TR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a curve on a graph that connects points of equal temperature. {~} Also called: {isothermal, isothermal line}.
isothermal	1.
	syl	i:so+ther+mal
	pron	<2Is*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a process or change
	def	taking place at constant temperature.
isothermal	2.
	syl	i:so+ther+mal
	pron	<2Is*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an isotherm.
isothermal	3.
	syl	i:so+ther+mal
	pron	<2Is*u1TR:m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {isotherm}.
isothermally	sub
	head	isothermal
	syl	i:so+1ther+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
isotone	0.
	syl	i:so+tone
	pron	<1Is*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more atoms of different atomic number that contain the same number of neutrons.
isotonic	1.
	syl	i:so+ton+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of two or more muscles
	def	having equal tension.
isotonic	2.
	syl	i:so+ton+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {isosmotic}. (of two solutions) having the same osmotic pressure. Compare {hypertonic, hypotonic}.
isotonic	3.
	syl	i:so+ton+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by the equal intervals of the well-tempered scale.
	exam	1	isotonic tuning.
isotonicity	sub
	head	isotonic
	syl	i:so+to+nic+i:ty
	pron	<2Is*ut*u1nisiti>
	pos	n.
isotope	ety	C20: from #7iso -#7+ Greek topos place
isotope	0.
	syl	i:so+tope
	pron	<1Is*2t*up>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more atoms with the same atomic number that contain different numbers of neutrons.
isotopic	sub
	head	isotope
	syl	i:so+top+ic
	pron	<2Is*1topik>
	pos	adj.
isotopically	sub
	head	isotope
	syl	i:so+1top:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
isotopy	sub
	head	isotope
	syl	i:sot:o+py
	pron	<I?!1sot*pi>
	pos	n.
isotron	ety	C20: from #7isotope+ -#7tron 
isotron	0.
	syl	i:so+tron
	pron	<1Is*2tron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device for separating small quantities of isotopes by ionizing them and separating the ions by an electric field, as in a mass spectrometer.
isotropous	alt
	head	isotropic
	or	isotropic
	syl	i:sot+ro+pous
	pron	<I1sotr*p*s>
	pos	adj.
isotropic	1.
	or	isotropous
	syl	i:so+trop+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having uniform physical properties in all directions.
isotropic	2.
	or	isotropous
	syl	i:so+trop+ic
	pron	<2Is*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	not having predetermined axes.
	exam	1	isotropic eggs.
I-spy	0.
	syl	I-spy
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which one player specifies the initial letter of the name of an object that he can see, which the other players then try to guess.
Israel	1.
	syl	Is+ra+el
	pron	<1izrA*l>, <-ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SW Asia, on the Mediterranean Sea: established in 1948, in the former British mandate of Palestine, as a Jewish state; sporadic border disputes with Arab neighbours, erupting into full-scale wars in 1949, 1956, 1967 (the Six Day War), and 1973. Official language: Hebrew. Religion: Judaism. Currency: Israeli pound. Capital: Jerusalem. Pop.: 3371000 (1975 est.). Area (after 1949 armistice): 20700 sq. km (7993 sq. miles). After the 1967 cease-fire Israel controlled an area of 89359 sq. km (34493 sq. miles).
Israel	2.a.
	syl	Is+ra+el
	pron	<1izrA*l>, <-ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient kingdom of the 12 Hebrew tribes at the SE end of the Mediterranean.
Israel	2.b.
	syl	Is+ra+el
	pron	<1izrA*l>, <-ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the kingdom in the N part of this region formed by the ten northern tribes of Israel in the 10th century #7b.c. and destroyed by the Assyrians in 721 #7b.c.
Israelis	infl
	head	Israeli
	or	Israeli
	syl	Is+rae+lis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Israeli	infl
	or	Israelis
	syl	Is+rae+li.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Israeli	1.
	syl	Is+rae+li
	pron	<iz1rAli>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen or inhabitant of the state of Israel.
Israeli	2.
	syl	Is+rae+li
	pron	<iz1rAli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the state of Israel or its inhabitants.
Israelite	1.
	syl	Is+ra:el+ite
	pron	<1izri*2lIt>, <-r*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a member of the ethnic group claiming descent from Jacob; a Hebrew.
Israelite	2.
	syl	Is+ra:el+ite
	pron	<1izri*2lIt>, <-r*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a citizen of the kingdom of Israel (922 to 721 #7b.c.) as opposed to Judah.
Israelite	3.
	syl	Is+ra:el+ite
	pron	<1izri*2lIt>, <-r*->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various Christian sects who regard themselves as God's chosen people.
Israelite	4.
	syl	Is+ra:el+ite
	pron	<1izri*2lIt>, <-r*->
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for a {Jew}.
Israfel	infl
	head	Israfil
	or	Israfeel
	syl	Is+ra+fel
	pron	<1izr*2fel>
	pos	n.
Israfeel	infl
	head	Israfil
	or	Israfel
	syl	Is+ra+feel
	pron	<1izr*2fEl>
	pos	n.
Israfil	0.
	syl	Is+ra+fil
	pron	<1izr*2fEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Koran.
	def	the archangel who will sound the trumpet on the Day of Judgment, heralding the end of the world.
Issachar	1.
	syl	Is:sa:char
	pron	<1is*2ka:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the fifth son of Jacob by his wife Leah (Genesis 30:17-18).
Issachar	2.
	syl	Is:sa:char
	pron	<1is*2ka:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribe descended from this patriarch.
Issachar	3.
	syl	Is:sa:char
	pron	<1is*2ka:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe.
issuable	1.
	syl	is+su+a:ble
	pron	<1iSju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of issuing or being issued.
issuable	2.
	syl	is+su+a:ble
	pron	<1iSju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	open to debate or litigation.
issuable	3.
	syl	is+su+a:ble
	pron	<1iSju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	authorized to be issued.
issuably	sub
	head	issuable
	syl	is+su+a:bly
	pos	adv.
issuance	0.
	syl	is+su+ance
	pron	<1iSju*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of issuing.
issuant	0.
	syl	is+su+ant
	pron	<1iSju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or heraldry.
	def	emerging or issuing.
issue	ety	C13: from Old French eissue way out, from eissir to go out, from Latin ex*_ire, from {#7ex -%1}#7+ *_ire to go
issue	1.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of sending or giving out something; supply; delivery.
issue	2.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something issued; an edition of stamps, a magazine, etc.
issue	3.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of emerging; outflow; discharge.
issue	4.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something flowing out, such as a river.
issue	5.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of outflow; outlet.
issue	6.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the descendants of a person; offspring; progeny.
issue	7.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a topic of interest or discussion.
issue	8.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an important subject requiring a decision.
issue	9.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an outcome or consequence; result.
issue	10.a.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a suppurating sore.
issue	10.b.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	discharge from a wound.
issue	11.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the matter remaining in dispute between the parties to an action after the pleadings.
issue	12.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the yield from or profits arising out of land or other property.
issue	13.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the allocation of items of government stores, such as food, clothing, and ammunition.
issue	14.a.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the system for recording current loans.
issue	14.b.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of books loaned in a specified period.
issue	15.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an act, deed, or proceeding.
issue	16.a.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	under discussion.
issue	16.b.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	in disagreement.
force the issue	17.
	head	issue
	syl	force the issue.
	def	to compel decision on some matter.
issue	18.a.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	to join in controversy.
issue	18.b.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	n.
	def	to submit an issue for adjudication.
take issue	19.
	head	issue
	syl	take issue.
	def	to disagree.
issues	infl
	head	issue
	syl	is+sues
	pos	vb.
issuing	infl
	head	issue
	syl	is+su+ing
	pos	vb.
issued	infl
	head	issue
	syl	is+sued.
	pos	vb.
issue	20.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come forth or emerge or cause to come forth or emerge.
issue	21.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to publish or deliver (a newspaper, magazine, etc.).
issue	22.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make known or announce.
issue	23.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to originate or proceed.
issue	24.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be a consequence; result.
issue	25.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to end or terminate.
issue	26.a.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give out or allocate (equipment, a certificate, etc.) officially to someone.
issue	26.b.
	syl	is+sue
	pron	<1iSju:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to supply officially (with).
issueless	sub
	head	issue
	syl	is+sue+less
	pos	adj.
issuer	sub
	head	issue
	syl	is+su+er
	pos	n.
Issus	0.
	syl	Is+sus
	pron	<1is*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in S Asia Minor, in Cilicia north of present-day Iskenderun: scene of a battle (333 #7b.c.) in which Alexander the Great defeated the Persians.
Issyk-Kul	0.
	syl	Is:syk-Kul
	pron	Russian <is1sik> <1kulj>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the SW Soviet Union, in the NE Kirghiz SSR in the Tien Shan mountains, at an altitude of 1609 m (5280 ft.): one of the largest mountain lakes in the world. Area: 6200 sq. km (2390 sq. miles).
-ist	ety	via Old French from Latin -ista, -ist*_es, from Greek -ist*_es 
-ist	1.
	syl	-ist
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	a person who performs a certain action or is concerned with something specified.
	exam	1	motorist;
	exam	2	soloist.
-ist	2.
	syl	-ist
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns
	def	a person who practises in a specific field.
	exam	1	physicist;
	exam	2	typist.
-ist	3.
	syl	-ist
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns and adjectives
	def	a person who advocates a particular doctrine, system, etc., or relating to such a person or the doctrine advocated.
	exam	1	socialist.
-ist	4.
	syl	-ist
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns and adjectives
	def	a person characterized by a specified trait, tendency, etc., or relating to such a person or trait.
	exam	1	purist.
istana	ety	from Malay
istana	0.
	syl	i:sta+na
	pron	<E1stana>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a royal palace.
Istanbul	0.
	syl	Is+tan+bul
	pron	<2ist@n1bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Turkey, on the western (European) shore of the Bosporus: the largest city in Turkey; founded in about 660 #7b.c. by Greeks; refounded by Constantine the Great in 330 #7a.d. as the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire; taken by the Turks in 1453 and remained capital of the Ottoman Empire until 1922; industrial centre for shipbuilding, textiles, etc. Pop.: 2547364 (1975). Ancient name: {Byzantium}. Former name (330-1930): {Constantinople}.
isth	alt
	head	Isth
	or	Isth
	syl	isth.
Isth	0.
	or	isth
	syl	Isth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	isthmus.
isthmian	0.
	syl	isth+mi:an
	pron	<1isTmi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or situated in an isthmus.
Isthmian	0.
	syl	Isth+mi:an
	pron	<1isTmi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or situated in the Isthmus of Corinth or the Isthmus of Panama.
Isthmian Games	0.
	syl	Isth+mi:an Games
	pos	n.
	def	a Panhellenic festival celebrated every other year in ancient Corinth.
isthmus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek isthmos 
isthmuses	infl
	head	isthmus
	or	isthmi
	syl	isth+mus:es
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
isthmi	infl
	head	isthmus
	or	isthmuses
	syl	isth+mi
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
isthmus	1.
	syl	isth+mus
	pron	<1ism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip of land connecting two relatively large land areas.
isthmus	2.a.
	syl	isth+mus
	pron	<1ism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band of tissue connecting two larger parts of a structure.
isthmus	2.b.
	syl	isth+mus
	pron	<1ism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow passage connecting two cavities.
isthmoid	sub
	head	isthmus
	syl	isth+moid
	pos	adj.
-istic	ety	from Latin -isticus, from Greek istikos 
-istic	0.
	syl	-is:tic
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	equivalent to a combination of {-ist} and {-ic} but in some words having a less specific or literal application and sometimes a mildly pejorative force, as compared with corresponding adjectives ending in {-ist}.
	exam	1	communistic;
	exam	2	impressionistic.
istle	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish ixtle, from Nahuatl ichtli 
ixtle	alt
	head	istle
	or	istle
	syl	ix+tle
	pos	n.
istle	0.
	or	ixtle
	syl	is+tle
	pron	<1istli>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibre obtained from various tropical American agave and yucca trees used in making carpets, cord, etc.
Istria	0.
	syl	Is+tri:a
	pron	<1istri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in the N Adriatic Sea: passed from Italy to Yugoslavia (except for Trieste) in 1947.
Istrian	sub
	head	Istria
	syl	Is+tri:an
	pos	n. adj.
it	ety	Old English hit 
it	1.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to a nonhuman, animal, plant, or inanimate thing, or sometimes to a small baby.
	exam	1	it looks dangerous;
	exam	2	give it a bone.
it	2.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to an unspecified or implied antecedent or to a previous or understood clause, phrase, etc..
	exam	1	it is impossible;
	exam	2	I knew it.
it	3.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	used to represent human life or experience either in totality or in respect of the present situation.
	exam	1	how's it going??
	exam	2	I've had it;
	exam	3	to brazen it out.
it	4.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	used as a formal subject (or object), referring to a following clause, phrase, or word.
	exam	1	it helps to know the truth;
	exam	2	I consider it dangerous to go on.
it	5.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	used in the nominative as the formal grammatical subject of impersonal verbs. When functions absolutely in such sentences, not referring to any previous or following clause or phrase, the context is nearly always a description of the environment or of some physical sensation.
	exam	1	it is raining;
	exam	2	it hurts.
it	6.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	objective; used as complement with be
	def	the crucial or ultimate point.
	exam	1	the steering failed and I thought that was it.
it	7.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	n.
	usage	objective; in children's games
	def	the player whose turn it is to try to touch another.
it	8.a.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	n.
	usage	objective
	def	sexual intercourse.
it	8.b.
	syl	it
	pron	<it>
	pos	n.
	usage	objective
	def	sex appeal.
It	1.
	syl	It.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Italian.
It	2.
	syl	It.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Italy.
ITA	alt
	head	ita
	or	ita
	syl	I.T.A.
ita	0.
	or	ITA
	syl	i.t.a.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	initial teaching alphabet, a partly phonetic alphabet used to teach reading.
ITA	0.
	syl	I.T.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Independent Television Authority: now superseded by the I.B.A.
itacolumite	ety	C19: named after Itacolumi mountain in Brazil where it is found
itacolumite	0.
	syl	it:a+col:u+mite
	pron	<2it*1kolju2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained micaceous sandstone that occurs in thin flexible slabs.
itaconic acid	0.
	syl	it:a+con+ic ac:id
	pron	<2it*1konik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white colourless crystalline carboxylic acid obtained by the fermentation of carbohydrates and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: CH\2:C(COOH)CH\2COOH.
ital	0.
	syl	ital.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	italic.
Ital	1.
	syl	Ital.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Italian.
Ital	2.
	syl	Ital.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Italy.
Italia	0.
	syl	I:ta+lia
	pron	<i1ta:lja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Italy}.
Italia irredenta	0.
	syl	I:ta+lia ir+re+den+ta
	pron	Italian. <2irrA1denta>
	def	See {Irredentist}.
Italian	1.
	syl	I:tal+ian
	pron	<i1t@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Italy and one of the official languages of Switzerland: the native language of approximately 60 million people. It belongs to the Romance group of the Indo-European family, and there is a considerable diversity of dialects.
Italian	2.
	syl	I:tal+ian
	pron	<i1t@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Italy, or a descendant of one.
Italian	3.
	syl	I:tal+ian
	pron	<i1t@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Italian vermouth. ~}
Italian	4.
	syl	I:tal+ian
	pron	<i1t@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of Italy, its inhabitants, or their language.
Italianesque	alt
	head	Italianate
	or	Italianate
	syl	I:tal+ian+esque
	pos	adj.
Italianate	0.
	or	Italianesque
	syl	I:tal+ian+ate
	pron	<i1t@lj*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Italian in style or character.
Italian East Africa	0.
	syl	I:tal+ian East Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a former Italian territory in E Africa, formed in 1936 from the possessions of Eritrea, Italian Somaliland, and Ethiopia: taken by British forces in 1941.
Italicism	alt
	head	Italianism
	or	Italianism
	syl	I:tal:i+cism
	pron	<i1t@li2siz*m>
	pos	n.
Italianism	1.
	or	Italicism
	syl	I:tal+ian+ism
	pron	<i1t@lj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian custom or style.
Italianism	2.
	or	Italicism
	syl	I:tal+ian+ism
	pron	<i1t@lj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian quality or life, or the cult of either.
Italianise	alt
	head	Italianize
	or	Italianize
	syl	I:tal+ian+ise
	pron	<i1t@lj*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Italianize	0.
	or	Italianise
	syl	I:tal+ian+ize
	pron	<i1t@lj*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become Italian or like an Italian person or thing.
Italianization	sub
	head	Italianize
	or	Italianisation
	syl	I:2tal+ian:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Italianisation	sub
	head	Italianize
	or	Italianization
	syl	I:2tal+ian:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Italian sixth	0.
	syl	I:tal+ian sixth
	pos	n.
	usage	in musical harmony
	def	an augmented sixth chord characterized by having a major third and an augmented sixth above the root.
Italian Somaliland	0.
	syl	I+tal+ian So+ma+li+land
	pos	n.
	def	a former Italian colony in E Africa, united with British Somaliland in 1960 to form the independent republic of Somalia.
Italian sonnet	0.
	syl	I:tal+ian son+net
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Petrarchan sonnet}.
Italian vermouth	0.
	syl	I:tal+ian ver+mouth
	pos	n.
	def	sweet vermouth.
italic	ety	C16 (after an edition of Virgil (1501) printed in Venice and dedicated to Italy): from Latin Italicus of Italy, from Greek Italikos 
italic	1.
	syl	i:tal+ic
	pron	<i1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {Italian}. of, relating to, or denoting a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right.
italic	2.
	syl	i:tal+ic
	pron	<i1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a style of printing type modelled on this, chiefly used to indicate emphasis, a foreign word, etc. Compare {roman}.
italic	3.
	syl	i:tal+ic
	pron	<i1t@lik>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	italic type or print.
Italic	1.
	syl	I:tal+ic
	pron	<i1t@lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages that includes many of the ancient languages of Italy, such as Venetic and the Osco-Umbrian group, Latin, which displaced them, and the Romance languages.
Italic	2.
	syl	I:tal+ic
	pron	<i1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denot?!ing, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages, esp. the extinct ones.
italicise	alt
	head	italicize
	or	italicize
	syl	i:tal:i+cise
	pron	<i1t@li2sIz>
	pos	vb.
italicize	1.
	or	italicise
	syl	i:tal:i+cize
	pron	<i1t@li2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to print (textual matter) in italic type.
italicize	2.
	or	italicise
	syl	i:tal:i+cize
	pron	<i1t@li2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to underline (letters, words, etc.) with a single line to indicate italics.
italicization	sub
	head	italicize
	or	italicisation
	syl	i:2tal:i+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
italicisation	sub
	head	italicize
	or	italicization
	syl	i:2tal:i+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Italo-	0.
	syl	I:tal:o-
	pron	<i1t@l*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating Italy or Italian.
	exam	1	Italophobia;
	exam	2	Italo-German.
Italy	0.
	syl	It:a+ly
	pron	<1it*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S Europe, occupying a peninsula in the Mediterranean between the Tyrrhenian and the Adriatic Seas, with the islands of Sardinia and Sicily to the west: first united under the Romans but became fragmented into numerous political units in the Middle Ages; united kingdom proclaimed in 1861; under the dictatorship of Mussolini (1922-43); became a republic in 1946; a member of the Common Market. It is generally mountainous, with the Alps in the north and the Apennines running the length of the peninsula. Language: Italian. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: lira. Capital: Rome. Pop.: 55361000 (1974 est.). Area: 301247 sq. km (116312 sq. miles). Italian name: {Italia}.
itch	ety	Old English g*_iccean to itch, of Germanic origin
itch	1.
	syl	itch
	pron	<iC>
	pos	n.
	def	an irritation or tickling sensation of the skin causing a desire to scratch.
itch	2.
	syl	itch
	pron	<iC>
	pos	n.
	def	a restless desire.
itch	3.
	syl	itch
	pron	<iC>
	pos	n.
	def	any skin disorder, such as scabies, characterized by intense itching.
itch	4.
	syl	itch
	pron	<iC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel or produce an irritating or tickling sensation.
itch	5.
	syl	itch
	pron	<iC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a restless desire (to do something).
itching palm	6.
	head	itch
	syl	itching palm.
	def	a grasping nature; avarice.
itch	7.
	syl	itch
	pron	<iC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	to scratch (the skin).
itchy	sub
	head	itch
	syl	itch:y
	pos	adj.
itchiness	sub
	head	itch
	syl	itch:i+ness
	pos	n.
itch mite	0.
	syl	itch mite
	pos	n.
	def	any mite of the family all of which are skin parasites, esp. which causes scabies.
-ite	ety	via Latin -ita from Greek -it*_es or directly from Greek
-ite	H1.0.
	syl	-ite
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ite	H1.1.
	syl	-ite
	def	a native or inhabitant of.
	exam	1	Israelite.
-ite	H1.2.
	syl	-ite
	def	a follower or advocate of; a member or supporter of a group.
	exam	1	Luddite;
	exam	2	labourite.
-ite	H1.3.
	syl	-ite
	usage	in biology
	def	indicating a division of a body or organ.
	exam	1	neurite;
	exam	2	somite.
-ite	H1.4.
	syl	-ite
	def	indicating a mineral or rock.
	exam	1	nephrite;
	exam	2	peridotite.
-ite	H1.5.
	syl	-ite
	def	indicating a commercial product.
	exam	1	vulcanite.
-ite	ety	from French, arbitrary alteration of {-#7ate %1}
-ite	H2.0.
	syl	-ite
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	indicating a salt or ester of an acid having a name ending in
item	ety	C14 (adv.) from Latin: in like manner
item	1.
	syl	i:tem
	pron	<1It*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or unit, esp. included in a list or collection.
item	2.
	syl	i:tem
	pron	<1It*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookkeeping.
	def	an entry in an account.
item	3.
	syl	i:tem
	pron	<1It*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of information, detail, or note.
	exam	1	a news item.
item	4.
	syl	i:tem
	pron	<1It*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {itemize}.
item	5.
	syl	i:tem
	pron	<1Item>
	pos	adv.
	def	likewise; also.
itemise	alt
	head	itemize
	or	itemize
	syl	i:tem+ise
	pron	<1It*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
itemize	0.
	or	itemise
	syl	i:tem+ize
	pron	<1It*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on a list or make a list of.
itemization	sub
	head	itemize
	or	itemisation
	syl	i:tem:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
itemisation	sub
	head	itemize
	or	itemization
	syl	i:tem:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
itemizer	sub
	head	itemize
	or	itemiser
	syl	i:tem+2iz+er
	pos	n.
itemiser	sub
	head	itemize
	or	itemizer
	syl	1i+tem+2is+er
	pos	n.
item veto	0.
	syl	i:tem ve:to
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the power of a state governor to veto items in bills without vetoing the entire measure.
It'enez	0.
	syl	I:t*'e+nez
	pron	<i1tAnAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for the {Guapor*'e}.
iterate	ety	C16: from Latin iter*_are, from iterum again
iterate	0.
	syl	it+er+ate
	pron	<1it*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to say or do again; repeat.
iterant	sub
	head	iterate
	syl	it+er+ant
	pos	adj.
iteration	sub
	head	iterate
	or	iterance
	syl	it+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
iterance	sub
	head	iterate
	or	iteration
	syl	it+er+ance
	pos	n.
iterative	0.
	syl	it+er:a+tive
	pron	<1it*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	repetitious or frequent.
iteratively	sub
	head	iterative
	syl	it+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
iterativeness	sub
	head	iterative
	syl	it+er:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Ithaca	0.
	syl	Ith:a+ca
	pron	<1iT*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, the smallest of the Ionian Islands: regarded as the home of Homer's Odysseus. Area: 93 sq. km (36 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {I@.th*'a+ki} (i#!#Ggaki).
Ithacan	sub
	head	Ithaca
	syl	Ith:a+can
	pos	n. adj.
Ithunn	0.
	syl	I:thunn
	pron	<1E@du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Idun}.
ithyphallic	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek ithuphallikos, from ithu?!phallos erect phallus, from ithus straight+ phallos #7phallus 
ithyphallic	1.
	syl	ith:y+phal+lic
	pron	<2iTi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. in classical verse
	def	of or relating to the usual metre in hymns to Bacchus.
ithyphallic	2.
	syl	ith:y+phal+lic
	pron	<2iTi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the phallus carried in the ancient festivals of Bacchus.
ithyphallic	3.
	syl	ith:y+phal+lic
	pron	<2iTi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sculpture and graphic art
	def	having or showing an erect penis. {~}
ithyphallic	4.
	syl	ith:y+phal+lic
	pron	<2iTi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a poem in ithyphallic metre.
itineracy	alt
	head	itinerancy
	or	itinerancy
	syl	i:tin+er:a+cy
	pos	n.
itinerancy	1.
	or	itineracy
	syl	i:tin+er+an+cy
	pron	<i1tin*r*nsi>, <I->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of itinerating.
itinerancy	2.
	or	itineracy
	syl	i:tin+er+an+cy
	pron	<i1tin*r*nsi>, <I->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Methodist Church.
	def	the system of ap?!pointing a minister to a circuit of churches or chapels.
itinerancy	3.
	or	itineracy
	syl	i:tin+er+an+cy
	pron	<i1tin*r*nsi>, <I->
	pos	n.
	def	itinerants collectively.
itinerant	ety	C16: from Late Latin itiner*_ar*_i to travel, from iter a journey
itinerant	1.
	syl	i:tin+er+ant
	pron	<i1tin*r*nt>, <I->
	pos	adj.
	def	itinerating.
itinerant	2.
	syl	i:tin+er+ant
	pron	<i1tin*r*nt>, <I->
	pos	adj.
	def	working for a short time in various places, esp. as a casual labourer.
itinerant	3.
	syl	i:tin+er+ant
	pron	<i1tin*r*nt>, <I->
	pos	n.
	def	an itinerant worker or other person.
itinerantly	sub
	head	itinerant
	syl	i:1tin+er+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
itineraries	infl
	head	itinerary
	syl	i:tin+er+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
itinerary	1.
	syl	i:tin+er+ar:y
	pron	<I1tin*r*ri>, <i->
	pos	n.
	def	a plan or line of travel; route.
itinerary	2.
	syl	i:tin+er+ar:y
	pron	<I1tin*r*ri>, <i->
	pos	n.
	def	a record of a journey.
itinerary	3.
	syl	i:tin+er+ar:y
	pron	<I1tin*r*ri>, <i->
	pos	n.
	def	a guidebook for travellers.
itinerary	4.
	syl	i:tin+er+ar:y
	pron	<I1tin*r*ri>, <i->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to travel or routes of travel.
itinerary	5.
	syl	i:tin+er+ar:y
	pron	<I1tin*r*ri>, <i->
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {itinerant}.
itinerate	0.
	syl	i:tin+er+ate
	pron	<I1tin*2rAt>, <i->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel from place to place.
itineration	sub
	head	itinerate
	syl	i:2tin+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
-itis	ety	New Latin, from Greek, feminine of -it*_es belonging to; see -#7ite %1
-itis	0.
	syl	-i:tis
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating inflammation of a specified part.
	exam	1	tonsillitis.
it'll	0.
	syl	it'll
	pron	<1itL>
	usage	contraction of
	def	it will it shall.
Ito	0.
	syl	I:to
	pron	<1Et*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Marquis {Hi@.ro@.bu@.mi} (@!h$I$$r$$#!bu$:m$I). 1841-1909, Japanese statesman; premier (1884-88; 1892-96; 1898; 1900-01). He led the movement to modernize Japan and helped to draft the Meiji constitution (1889); assassinated.
ITO	0.
	syl	I.T.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Trade Organization.
-itol	ety	from -#7ite %2#7+{-#7ol %1}
-itol	0.
	syl	-it:ol
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating that certain chemical compounds are polyhydric alcohols.
	exam	1	inisitol;
	exam	2	sorbitol.
its	0.a.
	syl	its
	pron	<its>
	pos	determiner.
	def	of, belonging to, or associated in some way with it.
	exam	1	its left rear wheel;
	exam	2	I can see its logical consequence.
its	0.b.
	syl	its
	pron	<its>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	its is over there.
it's	0.
	syl	it's
	pron	<its>
	usage	contraction of
	def	it is.
itself	1.a.
	syl	it+self
	pron	<it1self>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of {it}.
itself	1.b.
	syl	it+self
	pron	<it1self>
	pos	pron.
	usage	intensi?!fier
	exam	1	even the money itself won't convince me.
itself	2.
	syl	it+self
	pron	<it1self>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	its normal or usual self.
	exam	1	my cat doesn't seem itself these days.#e
ITU	0.
	syl	I.T.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Telecommunications Union.
ITV	0.
	syl	ITV
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Independent Television.
-ity	ety	from Old French -ite, from Latin -it*_as 
-ity	0.
	syl	-i:ty
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating state or condition.
	exam	1	technicality.
i-type semiconductor	0.
	syl	i-type sem:i+con+duc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {intrinsic semiconductor}.
IU	1.
	syl	I.U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	immunizing unit.
IU	2.
	syl	I.U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	international unit.
IU(C)D	0.
	syl	I.U.(C.)D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intra-uterine (contraceptive) device.
Iulus	1.
	syl	I:u:lus
	pron	<I1ju:l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ascanius}.
Iulus	2.
	syl	I:u:lus
	pron	<I1ju:l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the son of Ascanius, founder of the Julian gens or clan.
-ium	ety	New Latin, from Latin, from Greek -ion, diminutive suffix
-ium	1.
	syl	-i:um
	usage	sometimes
	def	indicating a metallic element.
	exam	1	platinum;
	exam	2	barium.
-ium	2.
	syl	-i:um
	usage	sometimes; in chemistry
	def	indicating groups forming positive ions.
	exam	1	ammonium chloride;
	exam	2	hydroxonium ion.
-ium	3.
	syl	-i:um
	usage	sometimes
	def	indicating a biological structure.
	exam	1	syncytium.
iv	1.
	syl	i.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	initial velocity.
iv	2.
	syl	i.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	intravenous(ly).
iv	alt
	head	IV
	or	IV
	syl	i.v.
IV	0.
	or	iv
	syl	I.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	intravenous.
Ivan III	0.
	syl	I:van III
	pron	<1Iv*n>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1440-1505, grand duke of Muscovy (1462-1505). He expanded Muscovy by conquest, defeated the Tatars (1480), and assumed the title of Ruler of all Russia (1472).
Ivan IV	0.
	syl	I:van IV
	pos	n.
	def	called 1530-84, grand duke of Muscovy (1533-47) and first tsar of Russia (1547-84). He conquered Kazan (1552), Astrakhan (1556), and Siberia (1581), but was defeated by Poland in the Livonian War (1558-82) after which his rule became increasingly oppressive.
Ivanovo	0.
	syl	I:va+no+vo
	pron	Russian <i1van*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, on the Uvod River: textile centre. Pop.: 453000 (1975 est.). Former name (1871-1932): {I@.va@.no@.vo-Voz@.ne+sensk} (v$$zn$I#!sj$ensk).
IVB	0.
	syl	IVB
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	invalidity benefit.
-ive	ety	from Latin -*_ivus 
-ive	1.
	syl	-ive
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	indicating a tendency, inclination, character, or quality.
	exam	1	divisive;
	exam	2	prohibitive;
	exam	3	festive;
	exam	4	massive.
-ive	2.
	syl	-ive
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming nouns of adjectival origin
	exam	1	detective;
	exam	2	expletive.
I've	0.
	syl	I've
	pron	<Iv>
	usage	contraction of
	def	I have.
Charles Edward	1.
	head	Ives
	syl	Charles Ed:ward.
	def	1874-1954, U.S. composer, noted for his innovative use of polytonality, polyrhythms, and quarter tones. His works include (1915), five symphonies, chamber music, and songs.
Frederick Eugene	2.
	head	Ives
	syl	Fred:er:ick Eu:gene.
	def	1856-1937, U.S. inventor of halftone photography.
ivied	0.
	syl	i:vied
	pron	<1Ivid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with ivy.
Iviza	0.
	syl	I:vi+za
	pron	Spanish <i1$BiTa>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ibiza}.
ivories	1.
	syl	i:vo+ries
	pron	<1Iv*riz>, <-vriz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the keys of a piano.
ivories	2.
	syl	i:vo+ries
	pron	<1Iv*riz>, <-vriz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another word for {teeth}.
ivories	3.
	syl	i:vo+ries
	pron	<1Iv*riz>, <-vriz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another word for {dice}.
ivory	ety	C13: from Old French ivurie, from Latin evoreus made of ivory, from ebur ivory; related to Greek elephas ivory, #7elephant 
ivories	infl
	head	ivory
	syl	i:vo+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ivory	1.a.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard smooth creamy white variety of dentine that makes up a major part of the tusks of elephants, walruses, and similar animals.
ivory	1.b.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	ivory ornaments.
ivory	2.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tusk made of ivory.
ivory	3.a.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white colour; cream.
ivory	3.b.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	ivory shoes.
ivory	4.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance resembling elephant tusk.
ivory	5.
	syl	i:vo+ry
	pron	<1Iv*ri>, <-vri>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament, etc., made of ivory.
black ivory	6.
	head	ivory
	syl	black ivory.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	Negro slaves collectively.
ivory-like	sub
	head	ivory
	syl	i:vo:ry-2like
	pos	adj.
ivory black	0.
	syl	i:vo+ry black
	pos	n.
	def	a black pigment obtained by grinding charred scraps of ivory in oil.
Ivory Coasthe	infl
	head	Ivory Coast
	syl	I:vo+ry Coasthe.
	pos	n.
Ivory Coast	0.
	syl	I:vo+ry Coast
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: Portuguese trading for ivory and slaves began in the 16th century; made a French protectorate in 1842 and became independent in 1960; third largest producer of coffee in the world. Official language: French. Religion: animist majority, with Muslim and Roman Catholic minorities. Currency: franc. Capital: Abidjan. Pop.: 6673013 (1975). Area: 319820 sq. km (123483 sq. miles).
ivory gull	0.
	syl	i:vo+ry gull
	pos	n.
	def	a white gull, (or mostly confined to arctic regions.
ivory nut	1.
	syl	i:vo+ry nut
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the ivory palm, which contains an ivory-like substance used to make buttons, etc.
ivory nut	2.
	syl	i:vo+ry nut
	pos	n.
	def	any similar seed from other palms.
ivory nut	xref
	syl	i:vo+ry nut
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vegetable ivory}.
ivory palm	0.
	syl	i:vo+ry palm
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing South American palm tree, that yields the ivory nut.
ivory tower	0.
	syl	i:vo+ry tow+er
	pron	<1tau*>
	pos	n.
	def	seclusion or remoteness of attitude regarding real problems, everyday life, etc.
ivy	ety	Old English *_ifig; related to Old High German ebah, perhaps to Greek iphuon a plant
ivies	infl
	head	ivy
	syl	i:vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ivy	1.
	syl	i:vy
	pron	<1Ivi>
	pos	n.
	def	any woody climbing or trailing araliaceous plant of the Old World genus esp. having lobed evergreen leaves and black berry-like fruits.
ivy	2.
	syl	i:vy
	pron	<1Ivi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other climbing or creeping plants, such as Boston ivy, poison ivy, and ground ivy.
ivy-like	sub
	head	ivy
	syl	i:vy-2like
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Ivy League
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Ivy League	0.a.
	syl	I:vy League
	pos	n.
	def	a group of eight universities (Brown, Columbia, Cornell, Dartmouth College, Harvard, Princeton, Pennsylvania, and Yale) that have similar academic and social prestige in the U.S. to Oxford and Cambridge in Britain.
Ivy League	0.b.
	syl	I:vy League
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an Ivy-League education.
iwis	ety	C12: from Old English gewiss certain
ywis	alt
	head	iwis
	or	iwis
	syl	y:wis
	pron	<i1wis>
	pos	adv.
iwis	0.
	or	ywis
	syl	i:wis
	pron	<i1wis>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {certainly}.
Iwo	0.
	syl	I:wo
	pron	<1Ew*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Nigeria. Pop.: 214000 (1975 est.).
Iwo Jima	0.
	syl	I:wo Ji:ma
	pron	<1Ew*u> <1JEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Pacific, about 1100 km (700 miles) south of Japan: one of the Volcano Islands; scene of prolonged fighting between U.S. and Japanese forces until taken by the U.S. in 1945; returned to Japan in 1968. Area: 20 sq. km (8 sq. miles).
IWW	0.
	syl	I.W.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Industrial Workers of the World.
ixia	ety	C18: New Latin from Greek ixos mistletoe, birdlime prepared from mistletoe berries
ixia	0.
	syl	ix:i:a
	pron	<1iksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the iridaceous genus of southern Africa, having showy ornamental funnel-shaped flowers.
Ixion	0.
	syl	Ix:i:on
	pron	<ik1sI*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Thessalian king punished by Zeus for his love of Hera by being bound to a perpetually revolving wheel.
Ixionian	sub
	head	Ixion
	syl	Ix:i:o+ni:an
	pron	<2iksi1*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Iztaccihuatl	alt
	head	Ixtaccihuatl
	or	Ixtaccihuatl
	syl	Iz+tac+ci+huatl
	pos	n.
Ixtaccihuatl	0.
	or	Iztaccihuatl
	syl	Ix+tac+ci+huatl
	pron	<2Est*k1sEw*tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dormant volcano in central Mexico, southeast of Mexico City. Height: (central peak) 5286 m (17342 ft.).
ixtle	0.
	syl	ix+tle
	pron	<1ikstli>, <1ist->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {istle}.
Iyar	ety	from Hebrew
Iyyar	alt
	head	Iyar
	or	Iyar
	syl	Iy+yar
	pron	Hebrew. <i1jar>
	pos	n.
Iyar	0.
	or	Iyyar
	syl	I:yar
	pron	Hebrew. <i1jar>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the eighth month of the civil year and the second of the ecclesiastical year, falling approximately in April and May.
Ieyasu	alt
	head	Iyeyasu
	or	Iyeyasu
	syl	I:e:ya:su
	pron	<2EjA1ja:su:>
	pos	n.
Tokugawa	infl
	head	Iyeyasu
	syl	To:ku:ga:wa
	pron	<2toku:1ga:w*>
	pos	n.
Iyeyasu	0.
	or	Ieyasu
	syl	I:ye:ya:su
	pron	<2EjA1ja:su:>
	pos	n.
	def	1542-1616, Japanese general and statesman; founder of the Tokugawa shogunate (1603-1867).
izard	0.
	syl	iz:ard
	pron	<1iz*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Pyrenees
	def	another name for { {chamois}} .
-ize	ety	from Old French -iser, from Late Latin -iz*_are, from Greek -izein  #e Usage. In the U.S. and in Britain, -ize is the standard ending for many verbs, but -ise is equally acceptable in British English. Certain words are, however, always spelt with -ise in both the U.S. and in Britain: advertise, revise.
-ise	alt
	head	-ize
	or	-ize
	syl	-ise
-ize	0.
	or	-ise
	syl	-ize
	exam	1	suffix forming verbs.
-ize	1.
	or	-ise
	syl	-ize
	def	to cause to become, resemble, or agree with.
	exam	1	legalize.
-ize	2.
	or	-ise
	syl	-ize
	def	to become; change into.
	exam	1	crystallize.
-ize	3.
	or	-ise
	syl	-ize
	def	to affect in a specified way; subject to.
	exam	1	hypnotize.
-ize	4.
	or	-ise
	syl	-ize
	def	to act according to some practice, principle, policy, etc..
	exam	1	economize.
Izhevsk	0.
	syl	I:zhevsk
	pron	Russian <i1Zefsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the E Soviet Union, capital of the Udmurt ASSR. Pop.: 506000 (1975 est.).
Izmir	0.
	syl	Iz+mir
	pron	<1izmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Turkey, on the {Gulf of Izmir}: the third largest city in the country; university (1955). Pop.: 636834 (1975). Former name: {Smyrna}.
Izmit	0.
	syl	Iz+mit
	pron	<1izmit>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Turkey, on the {Gulf of Izmit}. Pop.: 165483 (1975).
Iznik	0.
	syl	Iz+nik
	pron	<iz1nik>
	pos	n.
	def	the modern Turkish name of {Nicaea}.
Iztaccihuatl	0.
	syl	Iz+tac+ci+huatl
	pron	<2Est*k1sEw*tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ixtaccihuatl}.
izzard	ety	C18: from earlier ezed, probably from Old French et z*`ede, literally: and zed ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** -eous.
izzard	ety	from Latin -ius and -i*_osus full of ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
izzard	0.
	syl	iz+zard
	pron	<1iz*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the letter
Muhammad	infl
	head	Iqbal
	syl	Mu:ham:mad
	pron	<mu1h@m*d>
	pos	n.
Iqbal	0.
	syl	Iq:bal
	pron	<1ikbal>
	pos	n.
	def	********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 1875-1938, Indian Muslim poet, philosopher, and political leader, who advocated the establishment of separate nations for Indian Hindus and Muslims and is generally regarded as the originator of Pakistan.
John	infl
	head	Ireland
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Ireland	H2.0.
	syl	Ire:land
	pron	<1I*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1962, English composer, esp. of songs. **********************************************************************
Henry	infl
	head	Ireton
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Ireton	0.
	syl	Ire:ton
	pron	<1I*tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1611-51, English Parliamentarian general in the Civil War; son-in-law of Oliver Cromwell. His plan for a constitutional monarchy was rejected by Charles I (1647), whose death warrant he signed; lord deputy of Ireland (1650-51). ********************************************************************** aim of striving for a united ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
iron man	0.
	syl	i:ron man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an event at a surf carnival in which contestants compete at swimming, surfing, running, etc. **********************************************************************
iron man	1.
	syl	i:ron man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.; Austral. informal.
	def	to knock (a person) out. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Also: {Isa}. Isaiah.
iron man	3.
	syl	i:ron man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	Also called: {isometric line. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ion}.
iron man	4.
	syl	i:ron man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	indicating a biological structure.
	exam	1	syncytium. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** |&2395| ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
iron man	5.
	syl	i:ron man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	something ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** interval) ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** {interval}) ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** rampart] ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Also: {introverted. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
iontophoresis	ety	C20: from Greek iont-, ion, from ienai to go+#7-phoresis  **********************************************************************
iontophoresis	0.
	syl	i:on+to+pho+re:sis
	pron	<I2ont*uf*1rEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a technique for studying neurotransmitters in the brain by the application of experimental solutions to the tissues through fine glass electrodes.
iq	ety	Latin: the same as ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
iq	0.
	syl	i.q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	idem quod.
iv	ety	C18: ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** regular ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** makes ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** enter or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
iv	ety	C19: ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** /i$:/ to Modern English ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** /i$:/ to Modern English ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** print ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** International Criminal Police Organization, an association of over 100 national police forces, devoted chiefly to fighting international ********************************************************************** &- in@.#!ter+pre+tress fem. n. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** urchin or similar animal. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** governments, incumbencies, etc. $1$D. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** are determiners, adjectives, or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (of a cadence) progressing from the dominant chord to any other, ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
iv	1.
	syl	i.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	initial velocity.
iv	2.
	syl	i.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	intravenous(ly). **********************************************************************
inter se	0.
	syl	in+ter se
	pron	Latin. <1int*1sA>
	pos	adv.
	def	among or between themselves. ********************************************************************** called: {product}. the ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** atom.
inter se	1.
	syl	in+ter se
	pron	Latin. <1int*1sA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chem.
	def	containing interstitial atoms or ions.
	exam	1	an interstitial compound. ********************************************************************** or ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** where ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
inter se	1.b.
	syl	in+ter se
	pron	Latin. <1int*1sA>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of knowledge
	def	deep; extensive. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** may take a clause as object)
inter se	2.
	syl	in+ter se
	pron	Latin. <1int*1sA>
	pos	adv.
	def	to hint; suggest.
inter se	3.
	syl	in+ter se
	pron	Latin. <1int*1sA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to ********************************************************************** &- {@!in+ti+#!ma+tion}
intitule	ety	C15: from Old French intituler, from Latin titulus #7title  lacking respect for practices and beliefs other than one's own. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- in+#!tol+er+ance n. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Music. the opening of a piece of plainsong, sung by a soloist. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
intitule	0.
	syl	in+tit+ule
	pron	<in1titju:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Parliamentary procedure. in Britain
	def	to entitle (an Act).
J	alt
	head	j
	or	j
	syl	J
	pron	<JA>
	pos	n.
j's	infl
	head	j
	syl	j's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
J's	infl
	head	j
	or	Js
	syl	J's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Js	infl
	head	j
	or	J's
	syl	Js.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
j	1.
	or	J
	syl	j
	pron	<JA>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth letter and seventh consonant of the modern English alphabet.
j	2.
	or	J
	syl	j
	pron	<JA>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiced palato-alveolar affricate, as in
j	1.
	syl	j
	qual	symbol for:
	def	current density.
j	2.
	syl	j
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	the unit vector along the -axis.
j	3.
	syl	j
	qual	symbol for:
	def	the imaginary number $/#800450 -1.
J	1.
	syl	J
	qual	symbol for:; Cards.
	def	jack.
J	2.
	syl	J
	qual	symbol for:
	def	joule(s). {~$D}. Japan.
J	1.
	syl	J.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Journal.
JJ	infl
	head	J
	syl	JJ.
	mod	pl.
J	2.
	syl	J.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Judge.
JJ	infl
	head	J
	syl	JJ.
	mod	pl.
J	3.
	syl	J.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Justice.
JA	0.
	syl	JA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Jamaica.
Ja	0.
	syl	Ja.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	January.
JA	1.
	syl	J.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {J/A} joint account.
JA	2.
	syl	J.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Judge Advocate.
jaap	ety	from Afrikaans
jaap	0.
	syl	jaap
	pron	<ja:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a simpleton or country bumpkin.
jab	ety	C19: originally Scottish variant of #7job 
jabs	infl
	head	jab
	syl	jabs
	pos	vb.
jabbing	infl
	head	jab
	syl	jab+bing
	pos	vb.
jabbed	infl
	head	jab
	syl	jabbed.
	pos	vb.
jab	1.
	syl	jab
	pron	<J@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to poke or thrust sharply.
jab	2.
	syl	jab
	pron	<J@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike with a quick short blow or blows.
jab	3.
	syl	jab
	pron	<J@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp poke or stab.
jab	4.
	syl	jab
	pron	<J@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick short blow, esp. (in boxing) a straight punch with the leading hand.
jab	5.
	syl	jab
	pron	<J@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an injection.
	exam	1	polio jabs.
jabbingly	sub
	head	jab
	syl	jab+bing+ly
	pos	adv.
Jubbulpore	alt
	head	Jabalpur
	or	Jabalpur
	syl	Jub+bul+pore
	pron	<2J^b*l1pu*>
	pos	n.
Jabalpur	0.
	or	Jubbulpore
	syl	Jab+al+pur
	pron	<2J^b*l1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central India, in central Madhya Pradesh. Pop.: 426224 (1971).
jabber	ety	C15: of imitative origin; compare #7gibber 
jabber	1.
	syl	jab+ber
	pron	<1J@b*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or say rapidly, incoherently, and without making sense; chatter.
jabber	2.
	syl	jab+ber
	pron	<1J@b*>
	pos	n.
	def	such talk.
jabberer	sub
	head	jabber
	syl	jab+ber+er
	pos	n.
jabberwocky	ety	C19: coined by Lewis Carroll as the title of a poem in Through the Looking Glass (1871)
jabberwocky	0.
	syl	jab+ber+wock:y
	pron	<1J@b*2woki>
	pos	n.
	def	nonsense verse.
Jabir ibn Hayyan	0.
	syl	Ja:bir ibn Hay:yan
	pron	<1Ja:bi*> <1Eb*n> <ha:1ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	??721-??815. Arab alchemist, whose many works enjoyed enormous esteem among later alchemists, such as Geber.
jabiru	ety	C18: via Portuguese from Tupi-Guarani
jabiru	1.
	syl	jab:i+ru
	pron	<1J@bi2ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large white tropical American stork, with a dark naked head and a dark bill.
jabiru	2.
	syl	jab:i+ru
	pron	<1J@bi2ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {black-necked stork, policeman bird}. a large Australian stork, having a white plumage, dark green back and tail, and red legs.
jabiru	3.
	syl	jab:i+ru
	pron	<1J@bi2ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {saddlebill}.
jabiru	4.
	syl	jab:i+ru
	pron	<1J@bi2ru:>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in ornithological usage
	def	another name for {wood ibis}.
jaborandi	ety	C19: from Portuguese, from Tupi-Guarani yaborand*'i 
jaborandi	1.
	syl	jab:o+ran+di
	pron	<2J@b*1r@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical American rutaceous shrubs of the genus esp.
jaborandi	2.
	syl	jab:o+ran+di
	pron	<2J@b*1r@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried leaves of any of these plants, used to induce sweating.
jabot	ety	C19: from French: bird's crop, jabot; compare Old French gave throat
jabot	0.
	syl	ja+bot
	pron	<1Z@b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a frill or ruffle on the breast or throat of a garment, originally to hide the closure of a shirt.
jacamar	ety	C19: from French, from Tupi jacam*'a-ciri 
jacamar	0.
	syl	jac:a+mar
	pron	<1J@k*2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the tropical American family having an iridescent plumage and feeding on insects: order (woodpeckers, etc.).
jacana	ety	C18: from Portu?!guese ja*,can?~a, from Tupi-Guarani jasan*'a 
jacana	0.
	syl	ja+*,ca+na
	pron	<2Za:s*1na:>, <2J@->
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the family of tropical and subtropical marshy regions, having long legs and very long toes that enable walking on floating plants: order Also called: {lily-trotter}.
jacaranda	ety	C18: from Portuguese, from Tupi-Guarani yacarand*'a 
jacaranda	1.
	syl	jac:a+ran+da
	pron	<2J@k*1r@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bignoniaceous tree of the tropical American genus having fernlike leaves and pale purple flowers.
jacaranda	2.
	syl	jac:a+ran+da
	pron	<2J@k*1r@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fragrant ornamental wood of any of these trees.
jacaranda	3.
	syl	jac:a+ran+da
	pron	<2J@k*1r@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related or similar trees or their wood.
jacinth	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin jacinthus, from Latin hya?!cinthus plant, precious stone; see #7hyacinth 
jacinth	0.
	syl	ja+cinth
	pron	<1J@sinT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {hyacinth} (sense 4).}
jack	ety	C16 jakke, variant of Jankin, diminutive of John 
jack	H1.1.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a man or fellow.
jack	H1.2.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor.
jack	H1.3.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of certain animals, esp. of the ass or donkey.
jack	H1.4.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical or hydraulic device for exerting a large force, esp. to raise a heavy weight such as a motor vehicle.
jack	H1.5.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mechanical devices that replace manpower, such as a contrivance for rotating meat on a spit.
jack	H1.6.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four playing cards in a pack, one for each suit, bearing the picture of a young prince; knave.
jack	H1.7.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bowls.
	def	a small usually white bowl at which the players aim with their own bowls.
jack	H1.8.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	a socket for receiving a plug ({jack plug) }. A {break jack} breaks the normal circuit when a jack plug is inserted.
jack	H1.9.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a flag, esp. a small flag flown at the bow of a ship indicating the ship's nationality. Compare {Union Jack}.
jack	H1.10.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of crosstrees at the head of a topgallant mast used as standoffs for the royal shrouds.
jack	H1.11.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the action of a harpsichord, consisting of a fork-shaped device on the end of a pivoted lever on which a plectrum is mounted.
jack	H1.12.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical and subtropical carangid fishes, esp. those of the genus such as ({crevalle jack}) .
jack	H1.13.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jackstone}. one of the pieces used in the game of jacks.
jack	H1.14.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {applejack, bootjack, jackass, jack rabbit}, and {lumberjack}.
jack	H1.15.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
every man jack	16.
	head	jack
	syl	every man jack.
	def	everyone without exception. {~}
jack	H1.17.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	tired or fed up (esp. in the phrase {to be jack of} something). {~}
jack	H1.18.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift or push (an object) with a jack.
jack	H1.19.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {jacklight}. to hunt (fish or game) by seeking them out or dazzling them with a flashlight. {~} See also {jack in, jack up}.
jack	ety	C17: from Portuguese jaca; see #7jackfruit 
jack	H2.0.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {jackfruit}.
jack	ety	C14: from Old French jaque, of uncertain origin
jack	H3.1.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sleeveless coat of armour of the Middle Ages, consisting usually of a canvas base with metal plates.
jack	H3.2.
	syl	jack
	pron	<J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a drinking vessel, often of leather.
jackal	ety	C17: from Turkish chak*_al, from Persian shag*_al, from Sanskrit srg*_ala 
jackal	1.
	syl	jack+al
	pron	<1J@kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several African or S Asian canine mammals of the genus closely related to the dog, having long legs and pointed ears and muzzle: predators and carrion-eaters.
jackal	2.
	syl	jack+al
	pron	<1J@kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does menial tasks for another.
jackal	3.
	syl	jack+al
	pron	<1J@kc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a villain, esp. a swindler.
jackanapes	ety	C16: variant of Jakken-apes, literally: Jack of the ape, nickname of William de la Pole (1396-1450), first Duke of Suffolk, whose badge showed an ape's ball and chain
jackanapes	1.
	syl	jack:a+napes
	pron	<1J@k*2nAps>
	pos	n.
	def	a conceited impertinent person.
jackanapes	2.
	syl	jack:a+napes
	pron	<1J@k*2nAps>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous child.
jackanapes	3.
	syl	jack:a+napes
	pron	<1J@k*2nAps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a monkey.
jackass	ety	C18: from #7jack %1 (male)+#7ass %1
jackass	1.
	syl	jack+ass
	pron	<1J@k2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a male donkey.
jackass	2.
	syl	jack+ass
	pron	<1J@k2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid person; fool.
laughing jackass	3.
	head	jackass
	syl	laughing jackass.
	def	another name for {kookaburra}.
jack bean	0.
	syl	jack bean
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American leguminous plant, that has clusters of purple flowers and long pods and is grown in the southern U.S. for forage.
jackboot	1.
	syl	jack+boot
	pron	<1J@k2bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an all-leather military boot, ex?!tending up to or above the knee.
jackboot	2.
	syl	jack+boot
	pron	<1J@k2bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	arbitrary, cruel, and authoritarian rule.
jackbooted	sub
	head	jackboot
	syl	jack+2boot+ed
	pos	adj.
jack-by-the-hedge	0.
	syl	jack-by-the-hedge
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {garlic mustard}.
jackdaw	ety	C16: from #7jack %1+#7daw 
jackdaw	0.
	syl	jack+daw
	pron	<1J@k2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large common Eurasian passerine bird, in which the plumage is black and dark grey: noted for its thieving habits: family (crows).
jackeroo	ety	C19: from #7jack %1#7+ (#7kang) #7aroo 
jackaroo	alt
	head	jackeroo
	or	jackeroo
	syl	jack:a+roo
	pron	<2J@k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
jackeroos	infl
	head	jackeroo
	syl	jack+e:roos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jackeroo	0.
	or	jackaroo
	syl	jack+e:roo
	pron	<2J@k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a young male management trainee on a sheep or cattle station.
jacket	ety	C15: from Old French jaquet short jacket, from jacque peasant, from proper name Jaques James
jacket	1.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short coat, esp. one that is hip-length and has a front opening and sleeves.
jacket	2.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles this or is designed to be worn around the upper part of the body.
	exam	1	a life jacket.
jacket	3.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	any exterior covering or casing, such as the insulating cover of a boiler.
jacket	4.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the cylinder block of an internal-combustion engine that encloses the coolant.
jacket	5.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	See {dust jacket}.
jacket	6.a.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a baked potato.
jacket	6.b.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	jacket potatoes.
jacket	7.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a toughened metal casing used in certain types of ammunition.
jacket	8.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a cover to protect gramophone records. Brit. name: {sleeve}.
jacket	9.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a folder or envelope to hold documents.
jacket	10.
	syl	jack+et
	pron	<1J@kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a jacket on (someone or something).
jacketed	sub
	head	jacket
	syl	jack+et+ed
	pos	adj.
jacket-like	sub
	head	jacket
	syl	jack:et-2like
	pos	adj.
jackfish	infl
	or	jackfishes
	syl	jack+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jackfishes	infl
	head	jackfish
	or	jackfish
	syl	jack+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jackfish	0.
	syl	jack+fish
	pron	<1J@k2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for {pike} (the fish), esp. when small.
Jack Frost	0.
	syl	Jack Frost
	pos	n.
	def	a personification of frost or winter.
jackfruit	ety	C19: from Portu?!guese jaca, from Malayalam cakka 
jackfruit	1.
	syl	jack+fruit
	pron	<1J@k2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian moraceous tree,
jackfruit	2.
	syl	jack+fruit
	pron	<1J@k2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible fruit of this tree, which resembles breadfruit and can weigh up to 27 kilograms (60 pounds).
jackfruit	xref
	syl	jack+fruit
	pron	<1J@k2fru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {jack}.
Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon	0.
	syl	Jack-go-to-bed-at-noon
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {goatsbeard} (sense 1).}
jackhammer	0.
	syl	jack+ham:mer
	pron	<1J@k2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-held hammer drill, driven by compressed air, for drilling rocks, etc.
jack in	0.
	syl	jack in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abandon or leave (an attempt or enterprise).
jack-in-office	0.
	syl	jack-in-of:fice
	pos	n.
	def	a self-important petty official.
jack-in-the-boxes	infl
	head	jack-in-the-box
	or	jacks-in-the-box
	syl	jack-in-the-box:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jacks-in-the-box	infl
	head	jack-in-the-box
	or	jack-in-the-boxes
	syl	jacks-in-the-box.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jack-in-the-box	0.
	syl	jack-in-the-box
	pos	n.
	def	a toy consisting of a figure on a tight spring in a box, which springs out when the lid is opened.
jack-in-the-pulpit	1.
	syl	jack-in-the-pul:pit
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American aroid plant, having a leaflike spathe partly arched over a clublike spadix.
jack-in-the-pulpit	2.
	syl	jack-in-the-pul:pit
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {cuckoopint}.
Jack Ketch	ety	C18: after John Ketch (died 1686), public executioner in England
Jack Ketch	0.
	syl	Jack Ketch
	pron	<keC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	def	a hangman.
jackknives	infl
	head	jackknife
	syl	jack+knives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jackknife	1.
	syl	jack+knife
	pron	<1J@k2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a knife with the blade pivoted to fold into a recess in the handle.
jackknife	2.
	syl	jack+knife
	pron	<1J@k2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dive in which the diver bends at the waist in midair, with his legs straight and his hands touching his feet, finally straightening out and entering the water headfirst.
jackknife	3.
	syl	jack+knife
	pron	<1J@k2nIf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an articulated lorry
	def	to go out of control in such a way that the trailer swings round at an angle to the tractor.
jackknife	4.
	syl	jack+knife
	pron	<1J@k2nIf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a jackknife dive.
jack ladder	0.
	syl	jack lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Jacob's ladder} (sense 2)}.
jacks of all trades	infl
	head	jack of all trades
	syl	jacks of all trades.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jack of all trades	0.
	syl	jack of all trades
	pos	n.
	def	a person who undertakes many different kinds of work.
jack-o'-lantern	1.
	syl	jack-o'-lan:tern
	pos	n.
	def	a lantern made from a hollowed pumpkin, which has holes cut in it to represent a human face.
jack-o'-lantern	2.
	syl	jack-o'-lan:tern
	pos	n.
	def	a will-o'-the-wisp or similar phenomenon.
jack pine	0.
	syl	jack pine
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of North America, having paired needle-like leaves and small cones that remain on the branches for many years: family
jack plane	0.
	syl	jack plane
	pos	n.
	def	a carpenter's plane, usually with a wooden body, used for rough planing of timber.
jackpot	ety	C20: probably from #7jack %1 (playing card)+#7pot 
jackpot	1.
	syl	jack+pot
	pron	<1J@k2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	any large prize, kitty, or accumulated stake that may be won in gambling, such as a pool in poker that accumulates until the betting is opened with a pair of jacks or higher.
jackpot	2.a.
	syl	jack+pot
	pron	<1J@k2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	to win a jackpot.
jackpot	2.b.
	syl	jack+pot
	pron	<1J@k2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	to achieve great success, esp. through luck.
jack rabbit	ety	C19: shortened from jackass-rabbit, referring to its long ears
jack rabbit	0.
	syl	jack rab+bit
	pos	n.
	def	any of various W North American hares, such as ({white-tailed jack rabbit}) , having long hind legs and large ears.
jack rafter	0.
	syl	jack raf+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a short rafter used in a hip roof.
jacks	ety	C19: shortened from jackstones, variant of checkstones pebbles
jacks	0.
	syl	jacks
	pron	<J@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which bone or metal pieces ({jackstones}) are thrown and then picked up in various groups between bounces or throws of a small ball. Sometimes called: {knuckle?!bones}.
jackscrew	0.
	syl	jack+screw
	pron	<1J@k2skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {screw jack}.
jackshaft	0.
	syl	jack+shaft
	pron	<1J@k2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a short length of shafting that transmits power from an engine or motor to a machine.
jacksmelts	infl
	head	jacksmelt
	or	jacksmelt
	syl	jack+smelts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jacksmelt	infl
	or	jacksmelts
	syl	jack+smelt.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jacksmelt	0.
	syl	jack+smelt
	pron	<1J@k2smelt>
	pos	n.
	def	a marine teleost food fish, of American coastal waters of the North Pacific: family (silversides).
jacksnipe	infl
	or	jacksnipes
	syl	jack+snipe
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jacksnipes	infl
	head	jacksnipe
	or	jacksnipe
	syl	jack+snipes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jacksnipe	1.
	syl	jack+snipe
	pron	<1J@k2snIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian short-billed snipe,
jacksnipe	2.
	syl	jack+snipe
	pron	<1J@k2snIp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds, such as the pectoral sandpiper.
Jackson	H1.0.
	syl	Jack+son
	pron	<1J@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in and state capital of Mississippi, on the Pearl River. Pop.: 163924 (1973 est.).
Andrew	1.
	head	Jackson
	syl	An:drew.
	def	1767-1845, U.S. statesman, general, and lawyer; seventh president of the U.S. (1828-36). He became a national hero after successfully de?!fending New Orleans from the British (1815). During his adminis?!tration the spoils system was introduced and the national debt was fully paid off.
Glenda	2.
	head	Jackson
	syl	Glen:da.
	def	born 1936, English stage and film actress. Her films include (1969), (1970), (1972), and (1976).
Thomas Jonathan	3.
	head	Jackson
	syl	Thom:as Jon:a:than
	def	known as 1824-63, Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted particularly for his command at the first Battle of Bull Run (1861). &- {Jack+so+ni@.an} (d#f@ak#!s$$$un$I$$n)
Jacksonville	0.
	syl	Jack+son+ville
	pron	<1J@ks*n2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Florida: the leading commercial centre of the southeast. Pop.: 548007 (1973 est.). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** military boot, ex?!tending up to or above the knee.
Jand authoritarian rule  Eurasian passerine bird	infl
	head	Jacksonville
	syl	Jand authoritarian rule. ********************************************************************** Eurasian passerine bird
  noted for its thieving habits  	infl
	head	Jacksonville
	syl	********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** noted for its thieving habits: ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Jacruel	1.
	head	Jacksonville
	syl	Jacruel
	def	a young male management trainee on a sheep or cattle station. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** hand-held hammer drill, driven by compressed air, for drilling rocks, ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
jack in	0.
	syl	jack in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abandon or leave (an attempt or enterprise).
jack-in-office	0.
	syl	jack-in-of:fice
	pos	n.
	def	a self-important petty official. W North American hares, such as
jack rafter	0.
	syl	jack raf+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a short rafter used in a hip roof. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** pieces ({jackstones}) are ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Eurasian short-billed snipe, {Jack+so+ni@.an} (d#f@ak#!s$$$un$I$$n) a large Australian stork, having a white plumage, dark green back and tail, and red legs.
jack rafter	1.
	syl	jack raf+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for Also called: {jackstone}. one of the pieces used in the game of ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** fed up (esp. in the phrase {to be jack of} something). {~}
jack rafter	2.
	syl	jack raf+ter
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	********************************************************************** {Glen@.da}. born 1936, English stage and film actress. Her films include (1969), (1970), (1972), and (1976).
Thomas  	3.
	head	jack rafter
	syl	Thom:as ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
	def	arbitrary, ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** arbitrary, ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
jackstay	1.
	syl	jack+stay
	pron	<1J@k2stA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a metal rod, wire rope, or wooden batten to which an edge of a sail is fastened along a yard.
jackstay	2.
	syl	jack+stay
	pron	<1J@k2stA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a support for the parrel of a yard.
jackstraws	0.
	syl	jack+straws
	pron	<1J@k2strc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {spillikins}.
Jack Tar	0.
	syl	Jack Tar
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly literary.
	def	a sailor.
Jack-the-rags	0.
	syl	Jack-the-rags
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a rag-and-bone man.
Jack the Ripper	0.
	syl	Jack the Rip+per
	pos	n.
	def	an unidentified murderer who killed at least seven prostitutes in London's East End between August and November 1888.
jack up	1.
	syl	jack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase (prices, salaries, etc.).
jack up	2.
	syl	jack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise an object, such as a car, with or as with a jack.
jack up	3.
	syl	jack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to refuse to comply; rebel, esp. collectively.
Jacob	0.
	syl	Ja:cob
	pron	<1JAk*b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the son of Isaac, twin brother of Esau, and father of the twelve patriarchs of Israel.
Jacobean	ety	C18: from New Latin jac*_obaeus, from Jac*_obus James
Jacobean	1.
	syl	Jac:o+be:an
	pron	<2J@k*1bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	History.
	def	characteristic of or relating to James I of England or to the period of his rule (1603-25).
Jacobean	2.
	syl	Jac:o+be:an
	pron	<2J@k*1bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of furniture current at this time, characterized by the use of dark brown carved oak.
Jacobean	3.
	syl	Jac:o+be:an
	pron	<2J@k*1bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in England during this period, characterized by a combination of late Gothic and Palladian motifs.
Jacobean	4.
	syl	Jac:o+be:an
	pron	<2J@k*1bi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any writer or other person who lived in the reign of James I.
Karl Gustav Jacob	infl
	head	Jacobi
	syl	Karl Gus:tav Ja:cob
	pron	<1karl> <1gustaf> <1ja:kcp>
	pos	n.
Jacobi	0.
	syl	Ja:co:bi
	pron	<J*1k*ubi>, German <ja1ko:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-51, German mathematician. Independently of N. H. Abel, he discovered elliptic functions (1829). He also made important contributions to the study of determinants and differential equations.
Jacobian	ety	named after K. G. J. J#7acobi 
Jacobian determinant	alt
	head	Jacobian
	or	Jacobian
	syl	Ja+co+bi:an de+ter+mi+nant
	pos	n.
Jacobian	0.
	or	Jacobian determinant
	syl	Ja+co+bi:an
	pron	<J*1k*ubi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a function from equations in variables whose value at any point is the determinant of the partial derivatives of those equations evaluated at that point.
Jacobin	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin Jac*_ob*_inus, from Late Latin Jac*_obus James; applied to the Dominicans, from the proximity of the church of St. Jacques (St. James) to their first convent in Paris; the political club originally met in the convent in 1789
Jacobin	1.
	syl	Jac:o+bin
	pron	<1J@k*bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the most radical club founded during the French Revolution, which overthrew the Girondists in 1793 and, led by Robespierre, instituted the Reign of Terror.
Jacobin	2.
	syl	Jac:o+bin
	pron	<1J@k*bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a leftist or extreme political radical.
Jacobin	3.
	syl	Jac:o+bin
	pron	<1J@k*bin>
	pos	n.
	def	a French Dominican friar.
Jacobin	4.
	syl	Jac:o+bin
	pron	<1J@k*bin>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a variety of fancy pigeon with a hood of feathers swept up over and around the head.
Jacobin	5.
	syl	Jac:o+bin
	pron	<1J@k*bin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Jacobins or their policies.
Jacobinic	sub
	head	Jacobin
	or	Jacobinical
	syl	Jac:o+1bin+ic
	pos	adj.
Jacobinical	sub
	head	Jacobin
	or	Jacobinic
	syl	Jac:o+1bin:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Jacobinically	sub
	head	Jacobin
	syl	Jac:o+1bin:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Jacobinism	sub
	head	Jacobin
	syl	Jac:o+bin+ism
	pos	n.
Jacobite	ety	C17: from Late Latin Jac*_obus James+-#7ite %1
Jacobite	1.
	syl	Jac:o+bite
	pron	<1J@k*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	an adherent of James II after his overthrow in 1688, or of his descendants in their attempts to regain the throne.
Jacobite	2.a.
	syl	Jac:o+bite
	pron	<1J@k*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Monophysite Church of Syria, which became a schismatic church in 451 #7a.d.
Jacobite	2.b.
	syl	Jac:o+bite
	pron	<1J@k*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a Monophysite Christian of the Coptic Church of Egypt.
Jacobitic	sub
	head	Jacobite
	syl	Jac:o+bit+ic
	pron	<2J@k*1bitik>
	pos	adj.
Jacobitism	sub
	head	Jacobite
	syl	Jac:o+2bit+ism
	pos	n.
Jacobithe	infl
	head	Jacobite Rebellion
	syl	Jac:o+bithe.
	pos	n.
Jacobite Rebellion	0.
	syl	Jac:o+bite Re+bel+lion
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	the last Jacobite rising (1745-46) led by Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender, which after initial successes was crushed at Culloden.
Arne	infl
	head	Jacobsen
	syl	Ar:ne
	pron	<1arn*>
	pos	n.
Jacobsen	0.
	syl	Ja:cob:sen
	pron	Danish <1jakcbs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1902-71, Danish architect and designer. His buildings include the Town Hall at Rodovre (1955).
Jacob's ladder	1.
	syl	Ja:cob's lad+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the ladder reaching up to heaven that Jacob saw in a dream (Genesis 28:12-17).
Jacob's ladder	2.
	syl	Ja:cob's lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jack ladder}. a ladder made of wooden or metal steps supported by ropes or chains.
Jacob's ladder	3.
	syl	Ja:cob's lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a North American polemoniaceous plant, with blue flowers and a ladder-like arrangement of leaves.
Jacob's ladder	4.
	syl	Ja:cob's lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants.
Jacob's staff	0.
	syl	Ja:cob's staff
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval instrument for measuring heights and distances.
jacobus	ety	C17: from Late Latin: James
jacobuses	infl
	head	jacobus
	syl	ja+co+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jacobus	0.
	syl	ja+co+bus
	pron	<J*1k*ub*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an English gold coin minted in the reign of James I.
jaconet	ety	C18: from Urdu jagann*_ath*_i, from Jagann*_ath?!p*_ur*_i, India, where it was originally made
jaconet	0.
	syl	jac:o+net
	pron	<1J@k*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a light cotton fabric used for clothing, bandages, etc.
Jacquard	ety	C19: named after Joseph M. Jacquard (1752-1834), French inventor
Jacquard	1.
	syl	Jac+quard
	pron	<1J@ka:d>, <J*1ka:d>, French <Za1ka:r>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Jacquard weave}. a fabric in which the design is incorporated into the weave instead of being printed or dyed on.
Jacquard	2.
	syl	Jac+quard
	pron	<1J@ka:d>, <J*1ka:d>, French <Za1ka:r>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Jacquard loom}. the loom that produces this fabric.
Jacquerie	ety	C16: from Old French: the peasantry, from jacque a peasant, from Jacques James, from Late Latin Jac*_obus 
Jacquerie	0.
	syl	Jacque+rie
	pron	French. <Za1kri>
	pos	n.
	def	the revolt of the N French peasants against the nobility in 1358.
jactation	ety	C16: from Latin jact*_ati*_o bragging, from jact*_are to flourish, from jacere to throw
jactation	1.
	syl	jac+ta+tion
	pron	<J@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of boasting.
jactation	2.
	syl	jac+ta+tion
	pron	<J@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another word for { {jactitation} (sense 3)}.
jactitation	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin jactit*_ati*_o, from Latin jacit*_are to utter publicly, from jact*_are to toss about; see #7jactation 
jactitation	1.
	syl	jac+ti+ta+tion
	pron	<2J@kti1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of boasting.
jactitation	2.
	syl	jac+ti+ta+tion
	pron	<2J@kti1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a false boast or claim that tends to harm another person, esp. a false assertion that one is married to another, formerly actionable at law.
jactitation	3.
	syl	jac+ti+ta+tion
	pron	<2J@kti1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jactation}. restless tossing in bed, characteristic of severe fevers and certain mental disorders.
jade	ety	C18: from French, from Italian giada, from obsolete Spanish piedra de ijada colic stone (literally: stone of the flank, because it was believed to cure renal colic); ijada, from Vulgar Latin *_iliata (unattested) flanks, from Latin *_ilia, plural of *_ilium; see #7ileum 
jade	H1.1.a.
	syl	jade
	pron	<JAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiprecious stone consisting of either jadeite or nephrite. It varies in colour from white to green and is used for making ornaments and jewellery.
jade	H1.1.b.
	syl	jade
	pron	<JAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	jade ornaments.
jade	H1.2.
	syl	jade
	pron	<JAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the green colour of jade.
jadelike	sub
	head	jade
	syl	jade+2like
	pos	adj.
jade	ety	C14: of unknown origin
jade	H2.1.
	syl	jade
	pron	<JAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an old overworked horse; nag; hack.
jade	H2.2.
	syl	jade
	pron	<JAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a woman considered to be ill-tempered or dis?!reputable.
jade	H2.3.
	syl	jade
	pron	<JAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exhaust or make exhausted from work or use.
jadish	sub
	head	jade
	syl	jad+ish
	pos	adj.
jadishly	sub
	head	jade
	syl	jad+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
jadishness	sub
	head	jade
	syl	jad+ish+ness
	pos	n.
jaded	1.
	syl	jad+ed
	pron	<1JAdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted or dissipated.
jaded	2.
	syl	jad+ed
	pron	<1JAdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	satiated.
jadedly	sub
	head	jaded
	syl	jad+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
jadedness	sub
	head	jaded
	syl	jad+ed+ness
	pos	n.
jade green	0.a.
	syl	jade green
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a colour varying from yellowish-green to bluish-green.
jade green	0.b.
	syl	jade green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a jade-green carpet.
jadeite	0.
	syl	jade+ite
	pron	<1JAdIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard green pyroxene mineral, a variety of jade, consisting of sodium aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: NaAlSi\2O\6.
Jadotville	0.
	syl	Ja+dot+ville
	pron	French <Zado1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Likasi}.
j'adoube	ety	literally: I adjust
j'adoube	0.
	syl	j'a:doube
	pron	French. <Za1du:b>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chess.
	def	an expression of an intention to touch a piece in order to adjust its placement rather than to make a move.
jaeger	ety	C18: from German J*"ager hunter, from jagen to hunt; see #7yacht 
jaeger	1.
	syl	jae+ger
	pron	<1jAg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a marksman in certain units of the German or Austrian armies.
jaeger	2.
	syl	jae+ger
	pron	<1jAg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several skuas of the genus
jaeger	3.
	syl	jae+ger
	pron	<1jAg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a hunter or hunter's attendant. {~} Also (for senses 1, 3): {jager} or {j*"ager}.
Jael	0.
	syl	Ja:el
	pron	<1JA*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the woman who killed Sisera when he took refuge in her tent (Judges 4:17-21).
Ja'en	0.
	syl	Ja:*'en
	pron	<$xa1An>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Spain. Pop.: 78156 (1970).
Jaffa	1.
	syl	Jaf+fa
	pron	<1J@f*>, <1Ja:->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Israel, on the Mediterranean: incorporated into Tel Aviv in 1950; an old Canaanite city. Biblical name: {Joppa}. Arabic name: {Yafo}.
Jaffa	2.
	syl	Jaf+fa
	pron	<1J@f*>, <1Ja:->
	pos	n.
	def	a large variety of orange, having a thick skin.
Jaffna	0.
	syl	Jaff+na
	pron	<1J@fn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Sri Lanka: for many centuries the capital of a Tamil kingdom. Pop.: 112000 (1973 est.).
jag	ety	C14: of unknown origin
jagg	alt
	head	jag
	or	jag
	syl	jagg
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	vb.
jags	infl
	head	jag
	syl	jags
	pos	vb.
jagging	infl
	head	jag
	syl	jag+ging
	pos	vb.
jagged	infl
	head	jag
	syl	jagged.
	pos	vb.
jag	H1.1.
	or	jagg
	syl	jag
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut unevenly; make jagged.
jag	H1.2.
	or	jagg
	syl	jag
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an informal word for {jab}.
jag	H1.3.
	or	jagg
	syl	jag
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a jagged notch or projection.
jagless	sub
	head	jag
	syl	jag+less
	pos	adj.
jag	ety	C16: perhaps from Old English ceacga broom
jag	H2.1.a.
	syl	jag
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	n.
	def	intoxication from drugs or alcohol.
jag	H2.1.b.
	syl	jag
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a bout of drinking or drug taking.
jag	H2.2.
	syl	jag
	pron	<J@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a small load, as of hay, etc.
JAG	0.
	syl	J.A.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Judge Advocate General.
jaga	ety	from Malay
jaga	1.
	syl	ja:ga
	pron	<1Jaga>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia).
	def	a guard; sentry.
jaga	2.
	syl	ja:ga
	pron	<1Jaga>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in Malaysia).
	def	to guard or watch.
	exam	1	jaga the door.
Jagganath	infl
	head	Jagannath
	or	Jagannatha
	syl	Jag+ga+nath
	pron	<1J^g*2na:t>, <-2nc:t>
	pos	n.
Jagannatha	infl
	head	Jagannath
	or	Jagganath
	syl	Jag+an+na+tha
	pron	<2J^g*1na:th*>
	pos	n.
Jagannath	0.
	syl	Jag+an+nath
	pron	<1J^g*2na:t>, <-2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	other names for {Juggernaut}.
jager	0.
	syl	j*"a+ger
	pron	<1jAg*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {jaeger}.
jagged	0.
	syl	jag+ged
	pron	<1J@gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having sharp projecting notches; ragged; serrate.
jaggedly	sub
	head	jagged
	syl	jag+ged+ly
	pos	adv.
jaggedness	sub
	head	jagged
	syl	jag+ged+ness
	pos	n.
Mick	infl
	head	Jagger
	syl	Mick.
	pos	n.
Jagger	0.
	syl	Jag:ger
	pron	<1J@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1943, English rock singer and songwriter: lead vocalist with the Rolling Stones, noted for the vigour and overt sexuality of his performances on stage.
jaggery	ety	C16: from Hindi j*_agr*_i; compare Sanskrit s*'arkar*_a gritty substance, sugar
jaggary	infl
	head	jaggery
	or	jagghery
	syl	jag+gar:y
	pron	<1J@g*ri>
	pos	n.
jagghery	infl
	head	jaggery
	or	jaggary
	syl	jag+gher:y
	pron	<1J@g*ri>
	pos	n.
jaggery	0.
	syl	jag+ger:y
	pron	<1J@g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse brown sugar made in the East Indies from the sap of the date palm.
jaggier	infl
	head	jaggy
	syl	jag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
jaggiest	infl
	head	jaggy
	syl	jag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
jaggy	0.
	syl	jag+gy
	pron	<1J@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {jagged}.
jaguar	ety	C17: from Portuguese, from Tupi jaguara, Guarani yaguara 
jaguar	0.
	syl	jag:u+ar
	pron	<1J@gju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large feline mammal, of S North America, Central America, and N South America, similar to the leopard but with a shorter tail and larger spots on its coat.
jaguarondi	ety	C19: via Portuguese from Tupi
jaguarundi	alt
	head	jaguarondi
	or	jaguarondi
	syl	ja+gua+run+di
	pron	<2J@gw*1r^ndi>
	pos	n.
jaguarondis	infl
	head	jaguarondi
	syl	ja+gua+ron+dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jaguarondi	0.
	or	jaguarundi
	syl	ja+gua+ron+di
	pron	<2J@gw*1rondi>
	pos	n.
	def	a feline mammal, of Central and South America, with a reddish or grey coat, short legs, and a long tail. See also {eyra}.
Jahweh	alt
	head	Jahveh
	or	Jahveh
	syl	Jah+weh
	pron	<1ja:wA>
	pos	n.
Jahveh	0.
	or	Jahweh
	syl	Jah+veh
	pron	<1ja:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Yahweh}.
Jahwist	alt
	head	Jahvist
	or	Jahvist
	syl	Jah+wist
	pron	<1ja:wist>
	pos	n.
Jahvist	0.
	or	Jahwist
	syl	Jah+vist
	pron	<1ja:vist>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Yahwist}.
jai	ety	Hindi jaya victory
jai	0.
	syl	jai
	pron	<J@>
	pos	n.
	qual	Indian.
	def	victory (to).
jai alai	ety	via Spanish from Basque, from jai game, festival+ alai merry
jai alai	0.
	syl	jai a:lai
	pron	<1hI> <1lI>, <1hI> <*2lI>, <2hI> <*1lI>
	pos	n.
	def	a version of pelota played by two or four players.
Jai Hind	ety	Hindi, from jaya victory+ Hind India
Jai Hind	0.
	syl	Jai Hind
	pron	<1J@> <1hind>
	def	victory to India: a political slogan and a form of greeting in India.
jail	ety	C13: from Old French jaiole cage, from Vulgar Latin caveola (unattested), from Latin cavea enclosure; see #7cage 
gaol	alt
	head	jail
	or	jail
	syl	gaol
	pron	<JAl>
	pos	n.
jail	1.
	or	gaol
	syl	jail
	pron	<JAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for the confinement of persons convicted and sentenced to imprisonment or of persons awaiting trial to whom bail is not granted.
jail	2.
	or	gaol
	syl	jail
	pron	<JAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine in prison.
jailless	sub
	head	jail
	or	gaolless
	syl	jail+less
	pos	adj.
gaolless	sub
	head	jail
	or	jailless
	syl	gaol+less
	pos	adj.
jail-like	sub
	head	jail
	or	gaol-like
	syl	jail-like
	pos	adj.
gaol-like	sub
	head	jail
	or	jail-like
	syl	gaol-like
	pos	adj.
gaolbird	alt
	head	jailbird
	or	jailbird
	syl	gaol+bird
	pron	<1JAl2bR:d>
	pos	n.
jailbird	0.
	or	gaolbird
	syl	jail+bird
	pron	<1JAl2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is or has been confined to jail, esp. repeatedly; convict.
gaolbreak	alt
	head	jailbreak
	or	jailbreak
	syl	gaol+break
	pron	<1JAl2brAk>
	pos	n.
jailbreak	0.
	or	gaolbreak
	syl	jail+break
	pron	<1JAl2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an escape from jail.
jail delivery	1.
	syl	jail de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	forcible and illegal liberation of prisoners from jail.
jail delivery	2.
	syl	jail de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	a commission issued to assize judges when they come to a circuit town authorizing them to try all prisoners and release those acquitted.
jailor	infl
	head	jailer
	or	gaoler
	syl	jail+or
	pron	<1JAl*>
	pos	n.
gaoler	infl
	head	jailer
	or	jailor
	syl	gaol+er
	pron	<1JAl*>
	pos	n.
jailer	0.
	syl	jail+er
	pron	<1JAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of prisoners in a jail.
jailhouse	0.
	syl	jail+house
	pron	<1JAl2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	a jail; prison.
Jain	ety	C19: from Hindi jaina saint, literally: overcomer, from Sanskrit
Jaina	alt
	head	Jain
	or	Jain
	syl	Jai+na
	pron	<1JIn*>
	pos	n.
Jain	1.
	or	Jaina
	syl	Jain
	pron	<JIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of Jainism.
Jain	2.
	or	Jaina
	syl	Jain
	pron	<JIn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the saints believed to be the founders of Jainism.
Jain	3.
	or	Jaina
	syl	Jain
	pron	<JIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Jainism or the Jains.
Jainism	0.
	syl	Jain+ism
	pron	<1JIniz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hindu sect, which has its own scriptures and believes that the material world is eternal, progressing endlessly in a series of vast cycles.
Jainist	sub
	head	Jainism
	syl	Jain+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Jaipur	0.
	syl	Jai+pur
	pron	<JI1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city of great beauty in N India, capital of Rajasthan state: University of Rajasthan (1947). Pop.: 615258 (1971).
Jakarta	0.
	syl	Ja+kar+ta
	pron	<J*1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Djakarta}.
jakes	ety	C16: probably from French Jacques James
jakes	1.
	syl	jakes
	pron	<JAks>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic slang word for {lavatory}.
jakes	2.
	syl	jakes
	pron	<JAks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern English dialect.
	def	human excrement.
jalap	ety	C17: from French, from Mexican Spanish jalapa, short for purga de Jalapa purgative of Jalapa 
jalop	alt
	head	jalap
	or	jalap
	syl	jal+op
	pron	<1J@l*p>
	pos	n.
jalap	1.
	or	jalop
	syl	jal+ap
	pron	<1J@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mexican convolvulaceous plant, (or
jalap	2.
	or	jalop
	syl	jal+ap
	pron	<1J@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants.
jalap	3.
	or	jalop
	syl	jal+ap
	pron	<1J@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried and powdered root of any of these plants, used as a purgative.
jalap	4.
	or	jalop
	syl	jal+ap
	pron	<1J@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	the resin obtained from any of these plants.
jalapic	sub
	head	jalap
	syl	ja+lap+ic
	pron	<J*1l@pik>
	pos	adj.
Jalapa	0.
	syl	Ja+la+pa
	pron	Spanish <$xa1lapa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Mexico, capital of Veracruz State, at an altitude of 1427 m (4681 ft.): resort. Pop.: 171937 (1975 est.).
Jalisco	0.
	syl	Ja+lis+co
	pron	Spanish <$xa1lisko>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: crossed by the Sierra Madre; valuable mineral re?!sources. Capital: Guadalajara. Pop.: 3296587 (1970). Area: 80137 sq. km (30941 sq. miles).
jalopy	ety	C20: of unknown origin
jaloppy	alt
	head	jalopy
	or	jalopy
	syl	ja+lop+py
	pron	<J*1lopi>
	pos	n.
jalopies	infl
	head	jalopy
	or	jaloppies
	syl	ja+lop:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jaloppies	infl
	head	jalopy
	or	jalopies
	syl	ja+lop+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jalopy	0.
	or	jaloppy
	syl	ja+lop:y
	pron	<J*1lopi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dilapidated old car.
jalousie	ety	C19: from Old French gelosie latticework screen, literally: #7jealousy, perhaps because one can look through the screen without being seen
jalousie	1.
	syl	jal:ou+sie
	pron	<1Z@lu2zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a window blind or shutter constructed from angled slats of wood, plastic, etc.
jalousie	2.
	syl	jal:ou+sie
	pron	<1Z@lu2zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a window made of similarly angled slats of glass.
jam	ety	C18: probably of imitative origin; compare {#7champ %1}
jams	infl
	head	jam
	syl	jams
	pos	vb.
jamming	infl
	head	jam
	syl	jam+ming
	pos	vb.
jammed	infl
	head	jam
	syl	jammed.
	pos	vb.
jam	H1.1.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cram or wedge into or against something.
	exam	1	to jam paper into an incinerator.
jam	H1.2.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crowd or pack.
	exam	1	cars jammed the roads.
jam	H1.3.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stuck or locked.
	exam	1	the switch has jammed.
jam	H1.4.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to activate suddenly (esp. in the phrase {jam on the brakes}) .
jam	H1.5.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block; congest.
	exam	1	to jam the drain with rubbish.
jam	H1.6.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush, bruise, or squeeze; smash.
jam	H1.7.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Radio.
	def	to prevent the clear reception of (radio communications or radar signals) by transmitting other signals on the same frequency.
jam	H1.8.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jazz slang.
	def	to play in a jam session.
jam	H1.9.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a crowd or congestion in a confined space.
	exam	1	a traffic jam.
jam	H1.10.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of jamming or the state of being jammed.
jam	H1.11.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult situation; predicament.
	exam	1	to help a friend out of a jam.
jam	H1.12.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {jam session}.
jammer	sub
	head	jam
	syl	jam+mer
	pos	n.
jam	ety	C18: perhaps from #7jam %1 (the act of squeezing)
jam	H2.0.
	syl	jam
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a preserve containing whole fruit, which has been boiled with sugar until the mixture sets.
Jam	1.
	syl	Jam.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Jamaica.
Jam	2.
	syl	Jam.
	qual	abbrev. for; Bible.
	def	James.
Jamaica	0.
	syl	Ja+mai+ca
	pron	<J*1mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island and state of the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea: colonized by the Spanish from 1494 onwards, large numbers of Negro slaves being imported; captured by the British in 1655 and established as a colony in 1866; gained full independence in 1962; a member of the Commonwealth. Exports: chiefly bauxite and alumina, sugar, and bananas. Language: English. Religion: Protestant majority. Currency: Jamaican dollar. Capital: Kingston. Pop.: 2029000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 10992 sq. km (4244 sq. miles).
Jamaican	sub
	head	Jamaica
	syl	Ja+1mai+can
	pos	n. adj.
Jamaica rum	0.
	syl	Ja+mai+ca rum
	pos	n.
	def	a highly flavoured rum produced in Jamaica.
jamb	ety	C14: from Old French jambe leg, jamb, from Late Latin gamba hoof, hock, from Greek kamp*_e joint
jambe	alt
	head	jamb
	or	jamb
	syl	jambe
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
jamb	1.
	or	jambe
	syl	jamb
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical side member of a door frame, window frame, or lining.
jamb	2.
	or	jambe
	syl	jamb
	pron	<J@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical inside face of an opening in a wall.
jambalaya	ety	C19: from Louisiana French, from Proven*,cal jambalaia chicken and rice stew
jambalaya	0.
	syl	jam+ba+lay:a
	pron	<2J^mb*1lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Creole dish made of shrimps, ham, rice, onions, etc.
jambeau	ety	C14: from Anglo-French, from jambe leg; see #7jamb 
jambart	infl
	head	jambeau
	or	jamber
	syl	jam+bart
	pron	<1J@mba:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
jamber	infl
	head	jambeau
	or	jambart
	syl	jam+ber
	pron	<1J@mb*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
jambeaux	infl
	head	jambeau
	syl	jam+beaux
	pron	<-b*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
jambarts	infl
	head	jambeau
	or	jambers
	syl	jam+barts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
jambers	infl
	head	jambeau
	or	jambarts
	syl	jam+bers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
jambeau	0.
	syl	jam+beau
	pron	<1J@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	other words for {greave}.
Jambi	0.
	syl	Jam+bi
	pron	<1Ja:mbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Djambi}.
jambo	ety	C20: from Swahili
jambo	0.
	syl	jam+bo
	pron	<1Jambc>
	pos	interj.
	def	an E African salutation.
jamboree	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
jamboree	1.
	syl	jam+bo+ree
	pron	<2J@mb*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a large and often international gathering of Scouts.
jamboree	2.
	syl	jam+bo+ree
	pron	<2J@mb*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a party or spree.
Henry	1.
	head	James
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1843-1916, British novelist, short-story writer, and critic, born in the U.S. Among his novels are (1880), (1881), (1897), (1902), (1903), and (1904).
Jesse (Woodson) 	2.
	head	James
	syl	Jes:se (Woodson) .
	def	1847-82, U.S. outlaw.
William	3.
	head	James
	syl	Wil:liam
	def	brother of Henry James. 1842-1910, U.S. philosopher and psychologist, whose theory of pragmatism is expounded in (1912). His other works include (1897), (1890), and (1902).
James	4.a.
	syl	James
	pron	<JAmz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {James the Great}. one of the twelve apostles, a son of Zebedee and brother to John the apostle (Matthew 4:21).
James	4.b.
	syl	James
	pron	<JAmz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {James the brother of the Lord}. a brother or close relative of Jesus (Mark 6:3; Galatians 1:19).
James	4.c.
	syl	James
	pron	<JAmz>
	pos	n.
	def	the book ascribed to his authorship (in full {The Epistle of James}) .
James I	0.
	syl	James I
	pos	n.
	def	1566-1625, king of England and Ireland (1603-25) and, as James VI, king of Scotland (1567-1625), in succession to Elizabeth I of England and his mother, Mary Queen of Scots, respectively. He alienated Parliament by his assertion of the divine right of kings, his favourites, esp. the Duke of Bucking?!ham, and his subservience to Spain.
James II	0.
	syl	James II
	pos	n.
	def	1633-1701, king of England, Ireland, and, as James VII, of Scotland (1685-88); son of Charles I. His pro-Catholic sympathies and arbitrary rule caused the Whigs and Tories to unite in inviting William of Orange to take the throne. James was defeated at the Boyne (1690) when he attempted to regain the throne.
James VI	0.
	syl	James VI
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of Scotland of {James I}.
James VII	0.
	syl	James VII
	pos	n.
	def	title as king of Scotland of {James II}.
James Bay	0.
	syl	James Bay
	pos	n.
	def	the S arm of Hudson Bay, in central Canada.
Jamesean	alt
	head	Jamesian
	or	Jamesian
	syl	James+e:an
	pron	<1JAmzi*n>
	pos	adj.
Jamesian	0.
	or	Jamesean
	syl	James+i:an
	pron	<1JAmzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of Henry James or his brother, William.
Jameson	0.
	syl	Jame:son
	pron	<1JAmsN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Le@.an@.der Starr}. 1853-1917, British administrator in South Africa, who led an expedition into the Transvaal in 1895 in an unsuccessful attempt to topple its Boer regime (the {Jameson Raid}) ; prime minister of Cape Colony (1904-08).
Jamestown	0.
	syl	James+town
	pron	<1JAmz2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined village in E Virginia, on {Jamestown Island} (a peninsula in the James River): the first permanent settlement by the English in America (1607); capital of Virginia (1607-98); abandoned in 1699.
Jammu	0.
	syl	Jam+mu
	pron	<1J^mu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, winter capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Pop.: 155338 (1971).
Jammu and Kashmir	0.
	syl	Jam+mu and Kash+mir
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the part of {Kashmir} under Indian control.
jammier	infl
	head	jammy
	syl	jam+mi+er
	pos	adj.
jammiest	infl
	head	jammy
	syl	jam+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
jammy	1.
	syl	jam+my
	pron	<1J@mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	pleasant; desirable.
jammy	2.
	syl	jam+my
	pron	<1J@mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	lucky.
Jamnagar	0.
	syl	Jam+na+gar
	pron	<1Ja:m2n^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in E Gujerat. Pop.: 199709 (1971).
jam-packed	0.
	syl	jam-packed
	pos	adj.
	def	crowded, packed, or filled to capacity.
jampan	ety	C19: from Bengali jh*_amp*_an 
jampan	0.
	syl	jam+pan
	pron	<1J@m2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of sedan chair used in India.
jam session	ety	C20: probably from #7jam %1
jam session	0.
	syl	jam ses+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a jazz concert, esp. one in which the music is improvised.
Jamshedpur	0.
	syl	Jam+shed+pur
	pron	<2J^mSed1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in SE Bihar: large iron and steel works (1907-11); a major industrial centre. Pop.: 356783 (1971).
Jamshyd	alt
	head	Jamshid
	or	Jamshid
	syl	Jam:shyd
	pron	<J@m1SEd>
	pos	n.
Jamshid	0.
	or	Jamshyd
	syl	Jam:shid
	pron	<J@m1SEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Persian myth.
	def	a ruler of the peris who was punished for bragging that he was immortal by being changed into human form. He then became a great king of Persia. See also {peri}.
Jan	0.
	syl	Jan.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	January.
Leovs	infl
	head	Jan'avcek
	syl	Le:o*vs
	pron	<1lecS>
	pos	n.
Jan'avcek	0.
	syl	Ja:n*'a:*vcek
	pron	Czech <1jana:Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1928, Czech composer. His music is influenced by Czech folksong and speech rhythms and is remarkable for its integration of melody and language. His works include the operas (1904) and (1924), the (1927), as well as orchestral and chamber music and songs.
Jana Sangh	ety	Hindi, literally: people's party
Jana Sangh	0.
	syl	Ja:na Sangh
	pron	<1J^n*> <1s^Gg>
	pos	n.
	def	a political party in India.
Janata	ety	Hindi
Janata	1.
	syl	Ja+na+ta
	pron	<1J^n*ta:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	the general public; the people.
Janata	2.
	syl	Ja+na+ta
	pron	<1J^n*ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a political party in India: founded in 1976 and came to power in 1977.
jane	0.
	syl	jane
	pron	<JAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a girl or woman.
Pierre Marie F'elix	infl
	head	Janet
	syl	Pierre Ma:rie F*'e:lix
	pron	<pje:r>, <mari> <fA1liks>
	pos	n.
Janet	0.
	syl	Ja:net
	pron	French <Za1ne>, <mari> <fA1liks>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1947, French psychologist and neurologist, noted particu?!larly for his work on the origins of hysteria.
jangle	ety	C13: from Old French jangler, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch jangelen to whine, complain
jangle	1.
	syl	jan+gle
	pron	<1J@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound or cause to sound discordantly, harshly, or unpleasantly.
	exam	1	the telephone jangled.
jangle	2.
	syl	jan+gle
	pron	<1J@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce a jarring effect on.
	exam	1	the accident jangled his nerves.
jangle	3.
	syl	jan+gle
	pron	<1J@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {wrangle}.
jangler	sub
	head	jangle
	syl	jan+gler
	pos	n.
Janiculum	0.
	syl	Ja+nic:u+lum
	pron	<J*1nikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill in Rome across the River Tiber from the Seven Hills.
Janina	0.
	syl	Ja+ni+na
	pron	<1janEna>
	pos	n.
	def	the Serbian name for {Io*'annina}.
janissary	ety	C16: from French janissaire, from Italian giannizzero, from Turkish yeni*,ceri, from yeni new+ *,ceri soldiery
janizary	alt
	head	janissary
	or	janissary
	syl	jan:i+zar:y
	pron	<1J@niz*ri>
	pos	n.
janissaries	infl
	head	janissary
	or	janizaries
	syl	jan+is+sar:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
janizaries	infl
	head	janissary
	or	janissaries
	syl	jan:i+zar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
janissary	0.
	or	janizary
	syl	jan+is+sar:y
	pron	<1J@nis*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an infantryman in the Turkish sovereign's personal guard, from the 14th to the early 19th century.
janitor	ety	C17: from Latin: doorkeeper, from j*_anua door, entrance, from j*_anus covered way (compare J#7anus) ; related to Latin *_ire to go
janitor	0.
	syl	jan:i+tor
	pron	<1J@nit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person employed to clean and maintain a building, esp. the public areas in a block of flats or office building; porter.
janitorial	sub
	head	janitor
	syl	jan:i+to+ri+al
	pron	<2J@ni1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
janitress	sub
	head	janitor
	syl	jan:i+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Jan Mayen	0.
	syl	Jan May+en
	pron	<1j@n> <1mI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Arctic Ocean, between Greenland and N Norway: volcanic, with large glaciers; former site of Dutch whaling stations; annexed to Norway in 1929. Area: 373 sq. km (144 sq. miles).
Cornelis	infl
	head	Jansen
	syl	Cor:ne:lis
	pron	<kc:1nElis>
	pos	n.
Jansen	0.
	syl	Jan:sen
	pron	<1J@nsN>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 1585-1638, Dutch Roman Catholic theologian. In (1640) he defended the teachings of St. Augustine, esp. on free will, grace, and predestination.
Jansenism	1.
	syl	Jan+sen+ism
	pron	<1J@ns*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the doctrine of Cornelis Jansen and his disciples, who maintained that salvation was limited to those subject to a supernatural determinism, the rest being destined to perdition.
Jansenism	2.
	syl	Jan+sen+ism
	pron	<1J@ns*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the religious movement arising from these doctrines.
Jansenist	sub
	head	Jansenism
	syl	Jan+sen+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Jansenistic	sub
	head	Jansenism
	or	Jansenistical
	syl	Jan+sen+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Jansenistical	sub
	head	Jansenism
	or	Jansenistic
	syl	Jan+sen+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
January	ety	C14: from Latin J*_anu*_arius, from adj.: (month) of J#7anus 
Januaries	infl
	head	January
	syl	Jan:u+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
January	0.
	syl	Jan:u+ar:y
	pron	<1J@nju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the first month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
Janus	ety	C16: from Latin, from j*_anus archway
Janus	H1.0.
	syl	Ja:nus
	pron	<1JAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of doorways, passages, and bridges. In art he is depicted with two heads facing opposite ways.
Janus	H2.0.
	syl	Ja+nus
	pron	<1JAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the smallest of the ten satellites of Saturn, discovered in 1966.
Janus-faced	0.
	syl	Ja:nus-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	two-faced; hypocritical; deceitful.
Jap	0.
	syl	Jap
	pron	<J@p>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {Japanese}.
Jap	0.
	syl	Jap.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Japan(ese).
japan	1.
	syl	ja+pan
	pron	<J*1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a glossy durable black lacquer originally from the Orient, used on wood, metal, etc.
japan	2.
	syl	ja+pan
	pron	<J*1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	work decorated and varnished in the Japanese manner.
japan	3.
	syl	ja+pan
	pron	<J*1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid used as a paint drier.
japan	4.
	syl	ja+pan
	pron	<J*1p@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or varnished with japan.
japans	infl
	head	japan
	syl	ja+pans
	pos	vb.
japanning	infl
	head	japan
	syl	ja+pan+ning
	pos	vb.
japanned	infl
	head	japan
	syl	ja+panned.
	pos	vb.
japan	5.
	syl	ja+pan
	pron	<J*1p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lacquer with japan or any similar varnish.
Japan	0.
	syl	Ja+pan
	pron	<J*1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archipelago and empire in E Asia, extending for 3200 km (2000 miles) between the Sea of Japan and the Pacific and consisting of the main islands of Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu and over 3000 smaller islands: feudalism abolished in 1871, followed by industrialization and expansion of territories, esp. during World Wars I and II, when most of SE Asia came under Japanese control; dogma of the emperor's divinity abolished in 1946 under a new democratic constitution; rapid economic growth has made Japan the most industrialized nation in the Far East. Language: Japanese. Religion: Buddhist and Shintoist. Currency: yen. Capital: Tokyo. Pop.: 114150000 (1977 est.). Area: 369660 sq. km (142726 sq. miles). Japanese names: {Nippon, Nihon}.
Japan Current	0.
	syl	Ja+pan Cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	a warm ocean current flowing north?!eastwards off the E coast of Japan towards the North Pacific. Also called: {Kuroshio}.
Japanese	1.
	syl	Jap:a+nese
	pron	<2J@p*1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Japan, its people, or their language.
Japanese	infl
	syl	Jap:a+nese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Japanese	2.
	syl	Jap:a+nese
	pron	<2J@p*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Japan or a descendant of one.
Japanese	3.
	syl	Jap:a+nese
	pron	<2J@p*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Japan: the native language of approximately 100 million people. No relationship with any other language has been established.
Japanese andromeda	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese an+drom+e:da
	pos	n.
	def	an ericaceous Japanese shrub, with drooping clusters of small bell-shaped white flowers.
Japanese beetle	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a scarabaeid beetle, that eats the leaves and fruits of various plants: accidentally introduced into the U.S. from Japan.
Japanese cedar	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese ced+ar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cryptomeria}.
Japanese ivy	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese i:vy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Virginia creeper} (sense 2)}.
Japanese lantern	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Chinese lantern} (sense 1)}.
Japanese persimmon	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese per+sim+mon
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian persimmon tree, with red or orange edible fruit. Also called: {kaki}.
Japanese river fever	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese riv+er fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scrub typhus}.
Japanese slippers	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese slip+pers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a type of casual sandal; flip-flop.
Japanese stranglehold	0.
	syl	Jap:a+nese stran:gle+hold
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which an opponent's wrists are pulled to cross his arms in front of his own neck and exert pressure on his windpipe.
tallow	alt
	head	Japan wax
	or	Japan wax
	syl	tal+low
	pos	n.
Japan wax	0.
	or	tallow
	syl	Jap+an wax
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow wax obtained from the berries of plants of the genus It is used in making matches, soaps, candles, and polishes.
jape	ety	C14: perhaps from Old French japper to bark, yap, of imitative origin
jape	1.
	syl	jape
	pron	<JAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a jest or joke.
jape	2.
	syl	jape
	pron	<JAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to joke or jest (about).
japer	sub
	head	jape
	syl	jap+er
	pos	n.
japery	sub
	head	jape
	syl	jap+er:y
	pos	n.
japingly	sub
	head	jape
	syl	jap+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Japheth	0.
	syl	Ja:pheth
	pron	<1JAfeT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the second son of Noah, traditionally regarded as the ancestor of a number of non-Semitic nations (Genesis 10:1-5).
Japhetic	0.
	syl	Ja+phet+ic
	pron	<JA1fetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a discredited grouping of languages that postulated a relationship between Basque, Etruscan, and Georgian among others.
japonica	ety	C19: from New Latin, feminine of japonicus Japanese, from Japonia J#7apan 
japonica	1.
	syl	ja+pon:i+ca
	pron	<J*1ponik*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Japanese quince}. a Japanese rosaceous shrub, cultivated for its red flowers and yellowish fruit.
japonica	2.
	syl	ja+pon:i+ca
	pron	<J*1ponik*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {camellia}.
Japur'a	0.
	syl	Ja+pu+r*'a
	pron	Portuguese <2Zapu1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW South America, rising in SW Colombia and flowing southeast across Colombia and Brazil to join the Amazon near Tef*'e: known as the Caquet*'a in Colombia. Length: about 2800 km (1750 miles). Spanish name: {Yapur*'a}.
'Emile	infl
	head	Jaques-Dalcroze
	syl	*'E:mile
	pron	<A1mil>
	pos	n.
Jaques-Dalcroze	0.
	syl	Jaques-Dal:croze
	pron	French <Za:k> <dal1kro:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1950, Swiss composer and teacher: invented eurythmics.
jar	ety	C16: from Old French jarre, from Old Proven*,cal jarra, from Arabic jarrah large earthen vessel
jar	H1.1.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide-mouthed container that is usually cylindrical, made of glass or earthenware, and without handles.
jar	H1.2.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {jar+ful}. the contents or quantity contained in a jar.
jar	H1.3.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a glass of alcoholic drink, esp. beer.
	exam	1	to have a jar with someone.
jar	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; compare Old English cearran to creak
jars	infl
	head	jar
	syl	jars
	pos	vb.
jarring	infl
	head	jar
	syl	jar+ring
	pos	vb.
jarred	infl
	head	jar
	syl	jarred.
	pos	vb.
jar	H2.1.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vibrate or cause to vibrate.
jar	H2.2.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a harsh discordant sound.
jar	H2.3.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to have a disturbing or painful effect (on the nerves, mind, etc.).
jar	H2.4.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disagree; clash.
jar	H2.5.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a jolt or shock.
jar	H2.6.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a harsh discordant sound.
jarringly	sub
	head	jar
	syl	jar+ring+ly
	pos	adv.
jar	ety	C17 (in the sense: turn): from earlier char, from Old English cierran to turn; see #7ajar 
on a	infl
	head	jar
	or	the jar
	syl	on a
	pos	n.
the jar	infl
	head	jar
	or	on a
	syl	the jar.
	pos	n.
jar	H3.0.
	syl	jar
	pron	<Ja:>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a door
	def	slightly open; ajar.
jardiniere	ety	C19: from French, feminine of jardinier gardener, from jardin #7garden 
jardiniere	1.
	syl	jar+di+ni*`ere
	pron	<2Za:di1nje*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental pot or trough for plants.
jardiniere	2.
	syl	jar+di+ni*`ere
	pron	<2Za:di1nje*>
	pos	n.
	def	a garnish of fresh vegetables, cooked, diced, and served around a dish of meat.
jargon	ety	C14: from Old French, perhaps of imitative origin; see #7gargle 
jargon	H1.1.
	syl	jar+gon
	pron	<1Ja:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	specialized language concerned with a particular subject, culture, or profession.
jargon	H1.2.
	syl	jar+gon
	pron	<1Ja:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	language characterized by pretentious syntax, vocabulary, or meaning.
jargon	H1.3.
	syl	jar+gon
	pron	<1Ja:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	gibberish.
jargon	H1.4.
	syl	jar+gon
	pron	<1Ja:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pidgin}.
jargon	H1.5.
	syl	jar+gon
	pron	<1Ja:g*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use or speak in jargon.
jargon	ety	C18: from French, from Italian giargone, ultimately from Persian zarg*_un of the golden colour; see #7zircon 
jargoon	alt
	head	jargon
	or	jargon
	syl	jar+goon
	pron	<1Ja:gon>, <Ja:1gu:n>, <Ja:1gu:n>
	pos	n.
jargon	H2.0.
	or	jargoon
	syl	jar+gon
	pron	<1Ja:gon>, <Ja:1gu:n>, <Ja:1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mineralogy.
	def	a golden yellow, smoky, or colourless variety of zircon.
jargonise	alt
	head	jargonize
	or	jargonize
	syl	jar+gon+ise
	pron	<1Ja:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
jargonize	1.
	or	jargonise
	syl	jar+gon+ize
	pron	<1Ja:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to translate into jargon.
jargonize	2.
	or	jargonise
	syl	jar+gon+ize
	pron	<1Ja:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk in jargon.
jargonization	sub
	head	jargonize
	or	jargonisation
	syl	jar+gon:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
jargonisation	sub
	head	jargonize
	or	jargonization
	syl	jar+gon:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
jarl	ety	C19: from Old Norse; see #7earl 
jarl	0.
	syl	jarl
	pron	<ja:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	a Scandinavian chieftain or noble.
jarldom	sub
	head	jarl
	syl	jarl+dom
	pos	n.
jarosite	ety	C19: from Barranco Jaroso, in Almeria, Spain+{-#7ite %1}
jarosite	0.
	syl	jar:o+site
	pron	<1J@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow to brown secondary mineral consisting of basic hydrated sulphate of iron and potassium in masses or hexagonal crystals. Formula: KFe\3(SO\4)\2(OH)\6.
jarp	ety	from Scottish jaup, jawp to dash or splash like water: perhaps of imitative origin
jaup	alt
	head	jarp
	or	jarp
	syl	jaup
	pron	<Jc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jarp	0.
	or	jaup
	syl	jarp
	pron	<Ja:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northeast English dialect.
	def	to strike or smash, esp. to break the shell of (an egg) at Easter.
jarrah	ety	from a native Australian language
jarrah	0.
	syl	jar+rah
	pron	<1J@r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely planted Australian eucalyptus tree, that yields a valuable timber.
Jarrow	0.
	syl	Jar+row
	pron	<1J@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Tyne and Wear: ruined monastery where the Venerable Bede lived and died; its unemployed marched on London in the 1930s; shipyards, iron and steel works. Pop.: 28779 (1971).
Alfred	infl
	head	Jarry
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<al1fred>
	pos	n.
Jarry	0.
	syl	Jar:ry
	pron	French <Za1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1907, French dramatist and poet, who initiated the theatre of the absurd with his play (1896).
jarvey	ety	C19: from Jarvey, familiar form of personal name Jarvis 
jarvie	alt
	head	jarvey
	or	jarvey
	syl	jar+vie
	pron	<1Ja:vi>
	pos	n.
jarvey	0.
	or	jarvie
	syl	jar+vey
	pron	<1Ja:vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal, obsolete.
	def	a hackney coachman.
Jas	0.
	syl	Jas.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	James.
jasmine	ety	C16: from Old French jasmin, from Arabic y*_asam*_in, from Persian y*_asm*_in 
jasmine	1.
	syl	jas+mine
	pron	<1J@smin>, <1J@z->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jessamine}. any oleaceous shrub or climbing plant of the tropical and sub?!tropical genus esp. widely cultivated for their white, yellow, or red fragrant flowers, which are used in making perfume and in flavouring tea. See also {winter jasmine}.
jasmine	2.
	syl	jas+mine
	pron	<1J@smin>, <1J@z->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other shrubs with fragrant flowers, such as the Cape jasmine, yellow jasmine, and frangipani ({red jasmine) }.
jasmine	3.
	syl	jas+mine
	pron	<1J@smin>, <1J@z->
	pos	n.
	def	a light to moderate yellow colour.
Jason	0.
	syl	Ja:son
	pron	<1JAsN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the hero who led the Argonauts in quest of the Golden Fleece. He became the husband of Medea, whom he later abandoned for Glauce.
jasp'e	ety	C19: from French, from jasper to marble
jasp'e	0.
	syl	jas+p*'e
	pron	<1J@spA>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling jasper; variegated.
jasper	ety	C14: from Old French jaspe, from Latin jaspis, from Greek iaspis, of Semitic origin; related to Assyrian ashp*_u, Arabic yashb, Hebrew y*_ashpheh 
jasper	1.
	syl	jas+per
	pron	<1J@sp*>
	pos	n.
	def	an opaque impure microcrystalline form of quartz, red, yellow, brown, or dark green in colour, used as a gemstone and for ornamental decoration.
jasper	2.
	syl	jas+per
	pron	<1J@sp*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jasper ware}. a dense hard stoneware, invented in 1775 by Wedgwood, capable of being stained throughout its substance with metallic oxides and used as background for applied classical decoration.
Jasper National Park	0.
	syl	Jas+per Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in SW Canada, in W Alberta in the Rockies: wildlife sanctuary. Area: 10900 sq. km (4200 sq. miles).
Karl	infl
	head	Jaspers
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
Jassy	0.
	syl	Jas+sy
	pron	<1jasi>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Ia*,si}.
Jats	alt
	head	Jat
	or	Jat
	syl	Jats.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Jat	0.
	or	Jats
	syl	Jat
	pron	<Ja:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of an Indo-European people widely dispersed throughout the Punjab, Rajputana, and Uttar Pradesh.
jato	ety	C20: j (et) a (ssisted) t (ake) o (ff) 
jatos	infl
	head	jato
	syl	ja:tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jato	0.
	syl	ja:to
	pron	<1JAt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	jet-assisted takeoff.
jaundice	ety	C14: from Old French jaunisse, from jaune yellow, from Latin galbinus yellowish, from galbus 
jaundice	1.
	syl	jaun+dice
	pron	<1Jc:ndis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {icterus}. yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes due to the abnormal presence of bile pigments in the blood, as in hepatitis.
jaundice	2.
	syl	jaun+dice
	pron	<1Jc:ndis>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental state of bitterness, jealousy, and ill humour resulting in distorted judgment.
jaundice	3.
	syl	jaun+dice
	pron	<1Jc:ndis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distort (the judgment, etc.) adversely.
	exam	1	jealousy had jaundiced his mind.
jaundice	4.
	syl	jaun+dice
	pron	<1Jc:ndis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect with or as if with jaundice.
jaunt	ety	C16: of unknown origin
jaunt	1.
	syl	jaunt
	pron	<Jc:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pleasurable excursion; outing.
jaunt	2.
	syl	jaunt
	pron	<Jc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go on such an excursion.
jauntingly	sub
	head	jaunt
	syl	jaunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jaunty car	alt
	head	jaunting car
	or	jaunting car
	syl	jaun+ty car
	pos	n.
jaunting car	0.
	or	jaunty car
	syl	jaunt+ing car
	pos	n.
	def	a light two-wheeled one-horse car, formerly widely used in Ireland.
jaunty	ety	C17: from French gentil noble; see #7genteel 
jauntier	infl
	head	jaunty
	syl	jaun+ti+er
	pos	adj.
jauntiest	infl
	head	jaunty
	syl	jaun+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
jaunty	1.
	syl	jaun+ty
	pron	<1Jc:nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	sprightly, self-confident, and cheerful; brisk.
	exam	1	a jaunty step.
jaunty	2.
	syl	jaun+ty
	pron	<1Jc:nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	smart; trim.
	exam	1	a jaunty hat.
jauntily	sub
	head	jaunty
	syl	jaun+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
jauntiness	sub
	head	jaunty
	syl	jaun+ti+ness
	pos	n.
Jean L'eon	infl
	head	Jaures
	syl	Jean L*'e:on
	pron	<Z*~a> <lA1*~c>
	pos	n.
Jaures	0.
	syl	Jau:r*`es
	pron	French <Zc1res>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1914, French politician and writer, who founded the socialist paper (1904), and united the French socialist movement into a single party (1905); assassinated.
Jav	0.
	syl	Jav.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Javanese.
Java	0.
	syl	Ja:va
	pron	<1Ja:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Indonesia, south of Borneo, from which it is separated by the {Java Sea}: politically the most important island of Indonesia; it consists chiefly of active volcanic mountains and is densely forested. It came under Dutch control in 1596 and became part of Indonesia in 1949. It is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Capital: Djakarta. Pop. (with Madura): 76102486 (1971). Area: 132174 sq. km (51032 sq. miles). &- {#!Ja+van} {@!Ja@.va+#!nese}
Java man	0.
	syl	Ja:va man
	pos	n.
	def	a type of primitive man, (formerly called that lived in the middle Palaeolithic Age in Java. Also called: {Trinil man}.
Javary	alt
	head	Javari
	or	Javari
	syl	Ja+va+ry
	pron	Portuguese <2Zava1ri>
	pos	n.
Javari	0.
	or	Javary
	syl	Ja+va+ri
	pron	Portuguese <2Zava1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in South America, flowing northeast as part of the border between Peru and Brazil to join the Amazon. Length: about 1050 km (650 miles). Spanish name: {Yavar*'i}.
Java sparrow	0.
	syl	Ja:va spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a small grey-and-pink finchlike Indonesian weaverbird, a popular cage bird.
javelin	ety	C16: from Old French javeline, variant of javelot, of Celtic origin
javelin	1.
	syl	jave+lin
	pron	<1J@vlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a long pointed spear thrown as a weapon or in competitive field events.
the javelin	2.
	head	javelin
	syl	the javelin.
	def	the event or sport of throwing the javelin.
Javel water	ety	C19: partial translation of French eau de Javel, from Javel, formerly a town, now part of Paris
Javelle water	alt
	head	Javel water
	or	Javel water
	syl	Jav+elle wa+ter
	pron	<1J@vL>, <J*1vel>
	pos	n.
Javel water	1.
	or	Javelle water
	syl	Jav+el wa+ter
	pron	<1J@vL>, <J*1vel>
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution containing sodium hypochlorite and some sodium chloride, used as a bleach and disinfectant.
Javel water	2.
	or	Javelle water
	syl	Jav+el wa+ter
	pron	<1J@vL>, <J*1vel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eau de Javelle}. a similar solution made from potassium carbonate and chlorine.
jaw	ety	C14: probably from Old French joue cheek; related to Italian gota cheek
jaw	1.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth. In higher vertebrates it consists of the {upper jaw} (maxilla) fused to the cranium and the {lower jaw} (mandible).
jaw	2.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part of an invertebrate, esp. an insect.
jaw	3.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair or either of a pair of hinged or sliding components of a machine or tool designed to grip an object.
jaw	4.a.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	impudent talk; cheek.
jaw	4.b.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	idle conversation; chat.
jaw	4.c.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	moralizing talk; a lecture.
jaw	5.a.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to talk idly; chat; gossip.
jaw	5.b.
	syl	jaw
	pron	<Jc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lecture.
jawlike	sub
	head	jaw
	syl	jaw+2like
	pos	adj.
Jawan	ety	Urdu: young man
Jawan	1.
	syl	Ja+wan
	pron	<J*1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a soldier.
Jawan	2.
	syl	Ja+wan
	pron	<J*1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a young man.
Jawara	0.
	syl	Ja:wa:ra
	pron	<1Ja:w*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Dau@.da} (#!d@$$:d$$). born 1924, president of Gambia since 1970.
jawbone	0.
	syl	jaw+bone
	pron	<1Jc:2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {mandible} or (less commonly) {maxilla}.
jawbreaker	1.
	syl	jaw+break:er
	pron	<1Jc:2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jawcrusher}. a device having hinged jaws for crushing rocks and ores.
jawbreaker	2.
	syl	jaw+break:er
	pron	<1Jc:2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a word that is hard to pronounce.
jawbreaking	sub
	head	jawbreaker
	syl	jaw+2break:ing
	pos	adj.
jawbreakingly	sub
	head	jawbreaker
	syl	jaw+2break:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jaws	1.
	syl	jaws
	pron	<Jc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the narrow opening of some confined place such as a gorge.
the jaws	2.
	head	jaws
	syl	the jaws.
	def	a dangerously close position.
	exam	1	the jaws of death.
Jaxartes	0.
	syl	Jax+ar+tes
	pron	<J@k1sa:tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Syr Darya}.
jay	ety	C13: from Old French jai, from Late Latin g*_aius, perhaps from proper name G*_aius 
jay	1.
	syl	jay
	pron	<JA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various passerine birds of the family (crows), esp. the Eurasian with a pinkish-brown body, blue-and-black wings, and a black-and-white crest. See also {blue jay}.
jay	2.
	syl	jay
	pron	<JA>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or gullible person.
John	infl
	head	Jay
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Jay	0.
	syl	Jay
	pron	<JA>
	pos	n.
	def	1745-1829, American statesman, jurist, and diplomat; first chief justice of the Supreme Court (1789-95). He negotiated the treaty with Great Britain ({Jay's treaty}, 1794), that settled outstanding disputes.
Junius Richard	infl
	head	Jayawardena
	syl	Ju:nius Richard.
	pos	n.
Jayawardena	0.
	syl	Jay:a:war:den:a
	pron	<2JA*1wa:din*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, Sri Lanka statesman; prime minister (1977-78) and first president (since 1978) of Sri Lanka.
Jaycee	ety	C20: from the initials of J (unior) C (hamber) , short for United States Junior Chamber of Commerce 
Jaycee	0.
	syl	Jay+cee
	pron	<1JA1sE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a young person who belongs to a junior chamber of commerce.
jaywalk	0.
	syl	jay+walk
	pron	<1JA2wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cross or walk in a street recklessly or illegally.
jaywalker	sub
	head	jaywalk
	syl	jay+2walk+er
	pos	n.
jaywalking	sub
	head	jaywalk
	syl	jay+2walk+ing
	pos	n.
jazz	ety	C20: of unknown origin
jazz	1.a.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of music of American Negro origin, characterized by syncopated rhythms, solo and group improvi?!sation, and a variety of harmonic idioms and instrumental techniques. It exists in a number of styles. Compare {blues}. See also: {bebop, bop, Dixieland, modern jazz, New Orleans jazz, {swing} (sense 26)}, {trad}.
jazz	1.b.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a jazz band.
jazz	1.c.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a jazzman.
jazz	2.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	enthusiasm or liveliness.
jazz	3.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	rigmarole; paraphernalia.
	exam	1	legal papers and all that jazz.
jazz	4.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Negro slang, obsolete.
	def	sexual intercourse. {~}
jazz	5.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play or dance to jazz music.
jazz	6.
	syl	jazz
	pron	<J@z>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Negro slang, obsolete.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
jazzer	sub
	head	jazz
	syl	jazz+er
	pos	n.
jazz up	1.
	syl	jazz up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to imbue (a piece of music) with jazz qualities, esp. by improvisation or a quicker tempo.
jazz up	2.
	syl	jazz up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make more lively, gaudy, or appealing.
jazzier	infl
	head	jazzy
	syl	jazz:i+er
	pos	adj.
jazziest	infl
	head	jazzy
	syl	jazz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
jazzy	1.
	syl	jazz:y
	pron	<1J@zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of, characteristic of, or resembling jazz music.
jazzy	2.
	syl	jazz:y
	pron	<1J@zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	gaudy or flashy.
	exam	1	a jazzy car.
jazzily	sub
	head	jazzy
	syl	jazz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
jazziness	sub
	head	jazzy
	syl	jazz:i+ness
	pos	n.
JC	1.
	syl	J.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Jesus Christ.
JC	2.
	syl	J.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Julius Caesar.
JC	3.
	syl	J.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	juris?!consult.
JCD	ety	Latin: Juris Canonici Doctor 
JCD	ety	Latin: Juris Civilis Doctor 
JCD	1.
	syl	J.C.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Canon Law.
JCD	2.
	syl	J.C.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Civil Law.
JCL	0.
	syl	J.C.L.
	qual	Computer technol. abbrev. for
	def	Job Control Language.
JCR	0.
	syl	J.C.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	junior common room.
JCS	0.
	syl	J.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Joint Chiefs of Staff.
jctn	alt
	head	jct
	or	jct
	syl	jctn.
jct	0.
	or	jctn
	syl	jct.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	junction.
JD	ety	Latin: Jurum Doctor 
JD	1.
	syl	J.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Laws.
JD	2.
	syl	J.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	juvenile delinquent.
jealous	ety	C13: from Old French gelos, from Medieval Latin z*_el*_osus, from Late Latin z*_elus emulation, jealousy, from Greek z*_elos #7zeal 
jealous	1.
	syl	jeal+ous
	pron	<1Jel*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	suspicious or fearful of being displaced by a rival.
	exam	1	a jealous lover.
jealous	2.
	syl	jeal+ous
	pron	<1Jel*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by of
	def	resentful (of) or vindictive (towards), esp. through envy.
	exam	1	a child jealous of his brother.
jealous	3.
	syl	jeal+ous
	pron	<1Jel*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by of
	def	possessive and watchful in the maintenance or protection (of).
	exam	1	jealous of one's reputation.
jealous	4.
	syl	jeal+ous
	pron	<1Jel*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or result?!ing from jealousy.
jealous	5.
	syl	jeal+ous
	pron	<1Jel*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete except in biblical use.
	def	demand?!ing exclusive loyalty.
	exam	1	a jealous God.
jealous	6.
	syl	jeal+ous
	pron	<1Jel*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {zealous}.
jealously	sub
	head	jealous
	syl	jeal+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
jealousness	sub
	head	jealous
	syl	jeal+ous+ness
	pos	n.
jealousies	infl
	head	jealousy
	syl	jeal+ous:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jealousy	0.
	syl	jeal+ous:y
	pron	<1Jel*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being jealous.
jean	ety	C16: short for jean fustian, from Gene G#7enoa 
jean	0.
	syl	jean
	pron	<JEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough twill-weave cotton fabric used for hard-wearing trousers, overalls, etc.
Jean	0.
	syl	Jean
	pron	French <Z?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, grand duke of Luxembourg since 1964.
Jean de Meung	0.
	syl	Jean de Meung
	pron	French <Z?~a> <d*> <1m*~@o>
	pos	n.
	def	real name ??1250-??1305, French poet, who continued Guillaume de Lorris' His portion of the poem consists of some 18000 lines and contains satirical attacks on women and the Church.
Jeanne d'Arc	0.
	syl	Jeanne d'Arc
	pron	<Zan> <1dark>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name of {Joan of Arc}.
Jean Paul	0.
	syl	Jean Paul
	pron	French <Z?~a> <1pcl>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1763-1825, German novelist.
jeans	ety	plural of #7jean 
jeans	0.
	syl	jeans
	pron	<JEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	informal trousers for casual wear, made esp. of denim or corduroy.
Jeans	0.
	syl	Jeans
	pron	<JEnz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James Hop@.wood}. 1877-1946, English astronomer, physicist, and mathematician, best known for his popular books on astronomy. He made important contributions to the kinetic theory of gases and the theory of stellar evolution.
djebel	alt
	head	jebel
	or	jebel
	syl	djeb+el
	pron	<1JebL>
	pos	n.
jebel	0.
	or	djebel
	syl	jeb+el
	pron	<1JebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill or mountain in an Arab country.
Jebel Musa	0.
	syl	Jeb+el Mu:sa
	pron	<1JebL> <1mu:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NW Morocco, near the Strait of Gibraltar: one of the Pillars of Hercules. Height: 850 m (2790 ft.).
Jedda	0.
	syl	Jed+da
	pron	<1Jed*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Jidda}.
jeep	ety	C20: probably from the initials G.P., for general purpose (vehicle) 
jeep	0.
	syl	jeep
	pron	<JEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small military road vehicle with four-wheel drive.
jeepers	ety	C20: euphemism for Jesus 
jeepers creepers	alt
	head	jeepers
	or	jeepers
	syl	jee+pers cree+pers
	pron	<1JEp*z> <1krEp*z>
	pos	interj.
jeepers	0.
	or	jeepers creepers
	syl	jee+pers
	pron	<1JEp*z> <1krEp*z>
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a mild exclamation of surprise.
Dickie	infl
	head	Jeeps
	syl	Dick:ie.
	pos	n.
Jeeps	0.
	syl	Jeeps
	pron	<JEps>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, English Rugby Union footballer: halfback for England (1956-62) and the British Lions (1959-62).
jeer	ety	C16: of unknown origin
jeer	1.
	syl	jeer
	pron	<Ji*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to laugh or scoff (at a person or thing); mock.
jeer	2.
	syl	jeer
	pron	<Ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	a remark or cry of derision; gibe; taunt.
jeerer	sub
	head	jeer
	syl	jeer+er
	pos	n.
jeeringly	sub
	head	jeer
	syl	jeer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jefe	ety	Spanish, from French chef #7chief 
jefe	0.
	syl	je:fe
	pron	Spanish <1$xAfA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spanish-speaking countries
	def	a military or political leader.
Thomas	infl
	head	Jefferson
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Jefferson	0.
	syl	Jef:fer:son
	pron	<1Jef*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1743-1826, U.S. statesman: secretary of state (1790-93); third president (1801-09). He was the chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence (1776), the chief opponent of the centralizing policies of the Federalists under Hamilton, and effected the Louisiana Purchase (1803).
Jeffersonian	sub
	head	Jefferson
	syl	Jef+fer+so+ni:an
	pron	<2Jef*1s*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Jefferson City	0.
	syl	Jef+fer+son Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Missouri, the state capital, on the Missouri River. Pop.: 32407 (1970).
Francis	infl
	head	Jeffrey
	syl	Fran:cis
	pos	n.
Jeffrey	0.
	syl	Jef:frey
	pron	<1Jefri>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord Jeffrey. 1773-1850, Scottish judge and literary critic. As editor of the (1803-29), he was noted for the severity of his criticism of the romantic poets, esp. Wordsworth.
George	infl
	head	Jeffreys
	syl	George
	pos	n.
Jeffreys	0.
	syl	Jef:freys
	pron	<1Jefriz>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Jeffreys of Wem. ??1645-89, English judge, notorious for his brutality at the @6Bloody Assizes@9 (1685), where those involved in Monmouth's rebellion were tried.
jehad	0.
	syl	je+had
	pron	<Ji1h@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {jihad}.
Jehol	0.
	syl	Je+hol
	pron	<J*1hol>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former province of NE China, north of the Great Wall: divided among Hopeh, Liaoning, and Inner Mongolia in 1956. Area: 192380 sq. km (74278 sq. miles).
Jehoshaphat	1.
	syl	Je:hosh:a:phat
	pron	<Ji1hoS*2f@t>, <-1hos->
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the king of Judah (??873-??849 #7b.c.) (I Kings 22:41-50).
Valley of Jehoshaphat	2.
	head	Jehoshaphat
	syl	Valley of Jehoshaphat.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the site of Jehovah's apocalyptic judgment upon the nations (Joel 4:14).
Jehovah	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Hebrew YHVH Y#7ahweh ; the vowels a, o, a were substituted in the Masoretic Hebrew text of the Old Testament for YHVH, this name being regarded as too sacred to be pronounced; in Medieval Latin translations they were incorporated into the name as Jehovah (YaHoVaH) 
Jehovah	0.
	syl	Je+ho+vah
	pron	<Ji1h*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the personal name of God, revealed to Moses on Mount Horeb (Exodus 3).
Jehovah's Witness	0.
	syl	Je+ho+vah's Wit+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Christian sect of American origin, the followers of which believe that the end of the world is near, that all other Churches and religions are false or evil, that all war is unlawful, and that the civil law must be resisted whenever it conflicts with the sect's own religious principles.
Jehovist	1.
	syl	Je+ho+vist
	pron	<Ji1h*uvist>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Yahwist}.
Jehovist	2.
	syl	Je+ho+vist
	pron	<Ji1h*uvist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who maintains that the name YHVH in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament was originally pronounced
Jehovist	3.
	syl	Je+ho+vist
	pron	<Ji1h*uvist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Yahwist source of the Pentateuch.
Jehovism	sub
	head	Jehovist
	syl	Je+1ho+vism
	pos	n.
Jehovistic	sub
	head	Jehovist
	syl	Je+ho+vis+tic
	pron	<2JEh*u1vistik>
	pos	adj.
Jehu	0.
	syl	Je:hu
	pron	<1JEhju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the successor to Ahab as king of Israel (??842-??815 #7b.c.) ; the slayer of Jezebel (II Kings 9:11-30).
jejune	ety	C17: from Latin j*_ej*_unus hungry, empty
jejune	1.
	syl	je+june
	pron	<Ji1Ju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	simple; naive; unsophisticated.
jejune	2.
	syl	je+june
	pron	<Ji1Ju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	insipid; dull; dry.
jejune	3.
	syl	je+june
	pron	<Ji1Ju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking nourishment; insubstantial or barren.
jejunely	sub
	head	jejune
	syl	je+1june+ly
	pos	adv.
jejuneness	sub
	head	jejune
	or	jejunity
	syl	je+1june+ness
	pos	n.
jejunity	sub
	head	jejune
	or	jejuneness
	syl	je+1jun+i:ty
	pos	n.
jejunum	ety	C16: from Latin, from j*_ej*_unus empty; from the belief that the jejunum is empty after death
jejunum	0.
	syl	je+ju+num
	pron	<Ji1Ju:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the small intestine between the duodenum and the ileum.
jejunal	sub
	head	jejunum
	syl	je+1ju+nal
	pos	adj.
Jekyll and Hyde	ety	C19: after the principal character of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1886)
Jekyll and Hyde	0.a.
	syl	Jek:yll and Hyde
	pron	<1JekL> <hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with two distinct personalities, one good, the other evil.
Jekyll and Hyde	0.b.
	syl	Jek:yll and Hyde
	pron	<1JekL> <hId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Jekyll-and-Hyde personality.
jell	ety	C19: back formation from #7jelly 
gel	alt
	head	jell
	or	jell
	syl	gel
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	vb.
jells	infl
	head	jell
	or	gels
	syl	jells
	pos	vb.
jelling	infl
	head	jell
	or	gelling
	syl	jell+ing
	pos	vb.
jelled	infl
	head	jell
	or	gelled
	syl	jelled
	pos	vb.
gels	infl
	head	jell
	or	jells
	syl	gels
	pos	vb.
gelling	infl
	head	jell
	or	jelling
	syl	gel+ling
	pos	vb.
gelled	infl
	head	jell
	or	jelled
	syl	gelled.
	pos	vb.
jell	1.
	or	gel
	syl	jell
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become gelatinous; congeal.
jell	2.
	or	gel
	syl	jell
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assume definite form.
	exam	1	his ideas have jelled.
jell	3.
	or	gel
	syl	jell
	pron	<Jel>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {jelly}.
jellabah	alt
	head	jellaba
	or	jellaba
	syl	jel+lab+ah
	pron	<1Jel*b*>
	pos	n.
jellaba	0.
	or	jellabah
	syl	jel+lab:a
	pron	<1Jel*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of loose cloak with a hood, worn esp. in North Africa and the Middle East.
John Rushworth	infl
	head	Jellicoe
	syl	John Rush:worth
	pos	n.
Jellicoe	0.
	syl	Jel:li:coe
	pron	<1Jeli2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Jellicoe. 1859-1935, British admiral, who commanded the Grand Fleet at the Battle of Jutland (1916), which incapacitated the German fleet for the rest of World War I.
jellied	1.
	syl	jel+lied
	pron	<1Jelid>
	pos	adj.
	def	congealed into jelly, esp. by cooling.
jellied	2.
	syl	jel+lied
	pron	<1Jelid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, set in, or coated with jelly.
jellifies	infl
	head	jellify
	syl	jel+li+fies
	pos	vb.
jellifying	infl
	head	jellify
	syl	jel+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
jellified	infl
	head	jellify
	syl	jel+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
jellify	0.
	syl	jel+li+fy
	pron	<1Jeli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make into or become jelly.
jellification	sub
	head	jellify
	syl	jel+li+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
jello	ety	C20: from the trademark Jell-O 
jello	0.
	syl	jell:o
	pron	<1Jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {jelly%1} (sense 1).
jelly	ety	C14: from Old French gelee frost, jelly, from geler to set hard, from Latin gel*_are, from gelu frost
jellies	infl
	head	jelly
	syl	jel+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jelly	H1.1.
	syl	jel+ly
	pron	<1Jeli>
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit-flavoured clear dessert set with gelatine. U.S. name: {jello}.
jelly	H1.2.
	syl	jel+ly
	pron	<1Jeli>
	pos	n.
	def	a preserve made from the juice of fruit boiled with sugar and used as jam.
jelly	H1.3.
	syl	jel+ly
	pron	<1Jeli>
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury food preparation set with gelatine or with a strong gelatinous stock and having a soft elastic consistency.
	exam	1	calf's-foot jelly.
jelly	H1.4.
	syl	jel+ly
	pron	<1Jeli>
	pos	n.
	def	anything having the consistency of jelly.
jellies	infl
	head	jelly
	syl	jel+lies
	pos	vb.
jellying	infl
	head	jelly
	syl	jel+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
jellied	infl
	head	jelly
	syl	jel+lied.
	pos	vb.
jelly	H1.5.
	syl	jel+ly
	pron	<1Jeli>
	pos	vb.
	def	to jellify.
jelly-like	sub
	head	jelly
	syl	jel:ly-2like
	pos	adj.
jelly	H2.0.
	syl	jel+ly
	pron	<1Jeli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang name for {gelignite}.
jelly baby	0.
	syl	jel+ly ba:by
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small sweet made from a gelatinous substance formed to resemble a baby in shape.
jellybean	0.
	syl	jel:ly+bean
	pron	<1Jeli2bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a bean-shaped candy with a brightly coloured coating around a gelatinous filling.
jellyfish	infl
	or	jellyfishes
	syl	jel:ly+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jellyfishes	infl
	head	jellyfish
	or	jellyfish
	syl	jel:ly+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jellyfish	1.
	syl	jel:ly+fish
	pron	<1Jeli2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine medusoid coelenterate of the class having a gelatinous umbrella-shaped body with trailing tentacles.
jellyfish	2.
	syl	jel:ly+fish
	pron	<1Jeli2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any other medusoid coelenterate.
jellyfish	3.
	syl	jel:ly+fish
	pron	<1Jeli2fiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a weak in?!decisive person.
jemadar	ety	C18: from Urdu jama `d*_ar, from Persian jama `at body of men+ d*_ar having
jemadar	0.
	syl	jem:a+dar
	pron	<1Jem*2da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a native junior officer belonging to a locally raised regiment serving as mercenaries in India, esp. with the British Army.
Jemappes	0.
	syl	Je+mappes
	pron	French <Z*1map>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Belgium, in Hainaut province west of Mons: scene of a battle (1792) during the French Revolutionary Wars, in which the French defeated the Austrians. Pop.: 18040 (1970).
jembe	ety	C19: from Swahili
jembe	0.
	syl	jem+be
	pron	<1Jembe>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a hoe.
jemmy	ety	C19: from the pet name for James 
jimmy	alt
	head	jemmy
	or	jemmy
	syl	jim+my
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
jemmies	infl
	head	jemmy
	syl	jem+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jemmy	1.
	or	jimmy
	syl	jem+my
	pron	<1Jemi>
	pos	n.
	def	a short steel crowbar used, esp. by burglars, for forcing doors and windows.
jemmies	infl
	head	jemmy
	syl	jem+mies
	pos	vb.
jemmying	infl
	head	jemmy
	syl	jem+my+ing
	pos	vb.
jemmied	infl
	head	jemmy
	syl	jem+mied.
	pos	vb.
jemmy	2.
	or	jimmy
	syl	jem+my
	pron	<1Jemi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prise (something) open with a jemmy.
Jena	0.
	syl	Je:na
	pron	German <1jA:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S East Germany, in Thuringia: university (1558), at which Hegel and Schiller taught; site of the battle (1806) in which Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Prussians; optical and precision instrument industry. Pop.: 94060 (1972 est.).
je ne sais quoi	ety	literally: I don't know what
je ne sais quoi	0.
	syl	je ne sais quoi
	pron	French. <Z*n> <se> <1kwa>
	pos	n.
	def	an indefinable quality, esp. of personality.
Jenghis Khan	0.
	syl	Jen:ghis Khan
	pron	<1JeGgis> <1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Genghis Khan}.
Roy (Harris)	infl
	head	Jenkins
	syl	Roy (Harris)
	pos	n.
Jenkins	0.
	syl	Jen:kins
	pron	<1JeGkinz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, British Labour politician; president of the Common Market Commission since 1977.
Edward	1.
	head	Jenner
	syl	Ed:ward.
	def	1749-1823, English physician, who discovered vaccination by showing that injections of cowpox virus produce immunity against smallpox (1796).
Jenner	2.
	syl	Jen:ner
	pron	<1Jen*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1815-98, English physician and pathologist, who differentiated between typhus and typhoid fevers (1849).
jennet	ety	C15: from Old French genet, from Catalan ginet, horse of the type used by the Zenete, from Arabic Zan*_atah the Zenete, a Moorish people renowned for their horsemanship
genet	infl
	head	jennet
	or	gennet
	syl	gen+et
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
gennet	infl
	head	jennet
	or	genet
	syl	gen+net
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
jennet	1.
	syl	jen+net
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jenny}. a female donkey or ass.
jennet	2.
	syl	jen+net
	pron	<1Jenit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Spanish riding horse.
jenny	ety	C17: from the name Jenny, diminutive of Jane 
jennies	infl
	head	jenny
	syl	jen+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jenny	1.
	syl	jen+ny
	pron	<1Jeni>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-operated machine for turning up the edge of a piece of sheet metal in preparation for making a joint.
jenny	2.
	syl	jen+ny
	pron	<1Jeni>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of certain animals or birds, esp. a donkey, ass, or wren.
jenny	3.
	syl	jen+ny
	pron	<1Jeni>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {spinning jenny}.
jenny	4.
	syl	jen+ny
	pron	<1Jeni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	an in-off. See {long jenny, short jenny}.
jeopardise	alt
	head	jeopardize
	or	jeopardize
	syl	jeop+ard+ise
	pron	<1Jep*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
jeopardize	1.
	or	jeopardise
	syl	jeop+ard+ize
	pron	<1Jep*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to risk; hazard.
	exam	1	he jeopardized his job by being persistently un?!punctual.
jeopardize	2.
	or	jeopardise
	syl	jeop+ard+ize
	pron	<1Jep*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in danger; imperil.
jeopardy	ety	C14: from Old French jeu parti, literally: divided game, hence uncertain issue, from jeu game, from Latin jocus joke, game+ partir to divide, from Latin part*_ir*_i 
jeopardy	1.
	syl	jeop+ard:y
	pron	<1Jep*di>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by in
	def	danger of injury, loss, death, etc.; risk; peril; hazard.
	exam	1	his health was in jeopardy.
jeopardy	2.
	syl	jeop+ard:y
	pron	<1Jep*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	usually preceded by in
	def	danger of being convicted and punished for a criminal offence. See also {double jeopardy}.
Jephthah	0.
	syl	Jeph:thah
	pron	<2JefT*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a judge of Israel, who sacrificed his daughter in fulfilment of a vow (Judges 11:12-40). Douay spelling: {Jeph@.te} (#!d#f$eft$$).
jequirity	ety	C19: from Portuguese jequirit*'i, from Tupi-Guarani jekirit*'i 
jequerity	alt
	head	jequirity
	or	jequirity
	syl	je+quer+i:ty
	pron	<Ji1kwiriti>
	pos	n.
jequirities	infl
	head	jequirity
	syl	je+quir+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jequirity	1.
	or	jequerity
	syl	je+quir+i:ty
	pron	<Ji1kwiriti>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {Indian liquorice}.
jequirity bean	2.
	head	jequirity
	syl	jequirity bean.
	def	the seed of the Indian liquorice.
Jer	0.
	syl	Jer.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Jeremiah.
Jerba	0.
	syl	Jer+ba
	pron	<1JR:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Djerba}.
jerbil	0.
	syl	jer+bil
	pron	<1JR:bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {gerbil}.
jerboa	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Arabic yarb*_u` 
jerboa	0.
	syl	jer+bo:a
	pron	<J*:1b*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small nocturnal burrowing rodent of the family inhabiting dry regions of Asia and N Africa, having pale sandy fur, large ears, and long hind legs specialized for jumping.
jeremiad	0.
	syl	jer+e:mi+ad
	pron	<2Jeri1mI*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long mournful lamentation or complaint.
Jeremiah	1.
	syl	Jer:e:mi:ah
	pron	<2Jeri1mI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a major prophet of Judah from about 626 to 587 #7b.c.
Jeremiah	2.
	syl	Jer:e:mi:ah
	pron	<2Jeri1mI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles.
Jerez	0.
	syl	Je+rez
	pron	Spanish <$xA1rAT>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Spain: famous for the making of sherry. Pop.: 149867 (1970). Official name: {Je+rez de la Fron+te+ra} ($de la fron#!tera). Former name: {Xeres}.
Jericho	0.
	syl	Jer:i+cho
	pron	<1Jeri2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in Jordan near the N end of the Dead Sea, 251 m (825 ft.) below sea level: on the site of an ancient city, the first place to be taken by the Israelites under Joshua after entering the Promised Land in the 14th century #7b.c. (Joshua 6).
jerid	0.
	syl	je+rid
	pron	<J*1rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden javelin used in Muslim countries in military displays on horseback. Also: {jereed, jerreed}.
jerk	ety	C16: probably variant of yerk to pull stitches tight in making a shoe; compare Old English gearcian to make ready
jerk	H1.1.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with an irregular or spasmodic motion.
jerk	H1.2.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw, twist, pull, or push (something) abruptly or spasmodically.
jerk	H1.3.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to utter (words, sounds, etc.) in a spasmodic, abrupt, or breathless manner.
jerk	H1.4.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an abrupt or spasmodic movement.
jerk	H1.5.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular jolting motion.
	exam	1	the car moved with a jerk.
jerk	H1.6.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {physical jerks}. physical exercises.
jerk	H1.7.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {chorea}.
jerk	H1.8.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person regarded with contempt esp. a stupid or ignorant person.
jerker	sub
	head	jerk
	syl	jerk+er
	pos	n.
jerkingly	sub
	head	jerk
	syl	jerk+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jerk	ety	C18: back formation from jerky, from #7charqui 
jerk	H2.1.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to preserve venison, beef, etc., by cutting into thin strips and curing by drying in the sun.
jerk	H2.2.
	syl	jerk
	pron	<JR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jerky}. jerked meat, esp. beef.
jerkin	ety	C16: of unknown origin
jerkin	1.
	syl	jer+kin
	pron	<1JR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless and collarless short jacket worn by men or women.
jerkin	2.
	syl	jer+kin
	pron	<1JR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's sleeveless and collarless fitted jacket, often made of leather, worn in the 16th and 17th centuries.
jerk off	0.
	syl	jerk off
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often reflexive) U.S. taboo slang.
	def	to masturbate.
jerkwater	ety	C19: originally referring to railway locomotives for which water was taken on in buckets from streams along the route
jerkwater	0.
	syl	jerk+wa:ter
	pron	<1JR:k2wc:t*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	inferior and insignifi?!cant.
	exam	1	a jerkwater town.
jerkier	infl
	head	jerky
	syl	jerk:i+er
	pos	adj.
jerkiest	infl
	head	jerky
	syl	jerk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
jerky	0.
	syl	jerk:y
	pron	<1JR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by jerks; spasmodic.
jerkily	sub
	head	jerky
	syl	jerk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
jerkiness	sub
	head	jerky
	syl	jerk:i+ness
	pos	n.
jeroboam	ety	C19: humorous allusion to J#7eroboam (sense 1), described as a @6mighty man of valour@9 (I Kings 11:28) who @6made Israel to sin@9 (I Kings 14:16)
jeroboam	0.
	syl	jer:o+bo+am
	pron	<2Jer*1b*u*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle holding the equivalent of four normal bottles (approximately 104 ounces). Also called: {double-magnum}.
Jeroboam	1.
	syl	Jer:o:bo:am
	pron	<2Jer*1b*u*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first king of the northern kingdom of Israel (??922-??901 #7b.c.) #7.
Jeroboam	2.
	syl	Jer:o:bo:am
	pron	<2Jer*1b*u*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	king of the northern kingdom of Israel (??786-??746 #7b.c.) #7.
Saint	1.
	head	Jerome
	syl	Saint.
	def	Latin name ??347-??420 #7a.d., Christian monk and scholar, whose outstanding work was the production of the Vulgate. Feast day: Sept. 30.
Jerome K (lapka) 	2.
	head	Jerome
	syl	Je:rome K (lapka) .
	def	1859-1927, English humorous writer; author of (1889).
jerreed	0.
	syl	jer+reed
	pron	<J*1rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {jerid}.
jerries	infl
	head	jerry
	syl	jer+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jerry	1.
	syl	jer+ry
	pron	<1Jeri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {chamber pot}.
jerry	2.
	syl	jer+ry
	pron	<1Jeri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {jeroboam}.
Jerries	infl
	head	Jerry
	syl	Jer+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Jerry	1.
	syl	Jer+ry
	pron	<1Jeri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a German, esp. a German soldier.
Jerry	2.
	syl	Jer+ry
	pron	<1Jeri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the Germans collectively.
	exam	1	Jerry didn't send his bombers out last night.
jerry-builds	infl
	head	jerry-build
	syl	jer:ry-builds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jerry-building	infl
	head	jerry-build
	syl	jer:ry-build:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jerry-built	infl
	head	jerry-build
	syl	jer:ry-built.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jerry-build	0.
	syl	jer:ry-build
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build (houses, flats, etc.) badly using cheap materials.
jerry-builder	sub
	head	jerry-build
	syl	jer:ry-2build:er
	pos	n.
jerry can	ety	C20: from jerry, short for #7jeroboam 
jerry can	0.
	syl	jer+ry can
	pos	n.
	def	a flat-sided can used for storing or transporting liquids, esp. motor fuel. It has a capacity of between 4.5 and 5 gallons.
jersey	ety	C16: from J#7ersey, from the woollen sweaters traditionally worn by the fishermen
jersey	1.
	syl	jer+sey
	pron	<1JR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a knitted garment covering the upper part of the body.
jersey	2.a.
	syl	jer+sey
	pron	<1JR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine-knitted slightly elastic cloth of wool, silk, nylon, etc., used for clothing.
jersey	2.b.
	syl	jer+sey
	pron	<1JR:zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a jersey suit.
Jersey	1.
	syl	Jer+sey
	pron	<1JR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the English Channel, the largest of the Channel Islands: forms, with two other islands, the bailiwick of Jersey; colonized from Normandy in the 11th century and still officially French-speaking; noted for market gardening, dairy farming, and tourism. Capital: St. Helier. Pop.: 72532 (1971). Area: 116 sq. km (45 sq. miles).
Jersey	2.
	syl	Jer+sey
	pron	<1JR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of dairy cattle producing milk with a high butterfat content, originating from the island of Jersey.
Jersey City	0.
	syl	Jer+sey Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE New Jersey, opposite Manhattan on a peninsula between the Hudson and Hackensack Rivers: part of the Port of New York; site of one of the greatest railway terminals in the world. Pop.: 255030 (1973 est.).
Jerusalem	1.
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem
	pron	<J*1ru:s*l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Israel, situated in the Judaean hills: became capital of the Hebrew kingdom after its capture by David around 1000 #7b.c. ; destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon in 586 #7b.c. ; taken by the Romans in 63 #7b.c. ; devastated in 70 #7a.d. and 135 #7a.d. during the Jewish rebellions against Rome; fell to the Arabs in 637 and to the Seljuk Turks in 1071; ruled by Crusaders from 1099 to 1187 and by the Egyptians and Turks until conquered by the British (1917); centre of the British mandate of Palestine from 1920 to 1948, when the Arabs took the old city and the Jews held the new city; unified after the Six Day War (1967) under the Israelis; the holy city of Jews, Christians, and Muslims. Pop.: 344200 (1974 est.).
the New Jerusalem	2.
	head	Jerusalem
	syl	the New Jerusalem.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	Heaven.
Jerusalem artichoke	ety	C17: by folk etymology from Italian girasole articiocco; see #7girasol 
Jerusalem artichoke	1.
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem ar+ti+choke
	pos	n.
	def	a North American sunflower, widely cultivated for its underground edible tubers.
Jerusalem artichoke	2.
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem ar+ti+choke
	pos	n.
	def	the tuber of this plant, which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
Jerusalem artichoke	xref
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem ar+ti+choke
	pos	n.
	def	See also { {artichoke} (senses 1, 2)}.
Jerusalem cherry	0.
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a small South American solanaceous shrub, cultivated as a house plant for its white flowers and inedible reddish cherry-like fruit.
Jerusalem cross	0.
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross the equal arms of which end in a bar. Also called: {cross potent}.
Jerusalem oak	0.
	syl	Je+ru+sa+lem oak
	pos	n.
	def	a weedy North American chenopodiaceous plant, that has lobed leaves and smells of turpentine.
Jervis Bay	0.
	syl	Jer+vis Bay
	pron	<1Ja:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific in SE Australia, on the coast of S New South Wales: part of the Australian Capital Territory: site of the Royal Australian Naval College.
(Jens) Otto (Harry)	infl
	head	Jespersen
	syl	(Jens) Ot:to (Harry)
	pos	n.
Jespersen	0.
	syl	Jes:per:sen
	pron	<1jesp*sN>, <1Jes->
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1943, Danish philologist: author of (1909-31).
jess	ety	C14: from Old French ges, from Latin jactus a throw, from jacere to throw
	infl
	head	jess
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
jess	1.
	syl	jess
	pron	<Jes>
	pos	n.
	def	a short leather strap, one end of which is permanently attached to the leg of a hawk or falcon while the other can be attached to a leash.
jess	2.
	syl	jess
	pron	<Jes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put jesses on (a hawk or falcon).
jessed	sub
	head	jess
	syl	jessed
	pos	adj.
jessamine	0.
	syl	jes+sa+mine
	pron	<1Jes*min>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {jasmine} (sense 1)}.
Jesse	0.
	syl	Jes:se
	pron	<1Jesi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the father of David (I Samuel 16).
Jesselton	0.
	syl	Jes+sel+ton
	pron	<1Jes*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Kota Kinabalu}.
jest	ety	C13: variant of {#7gest }
jest	1.
	syl	jest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
	def	something done or said for amusement; joke.
jest	2.
	syl	jest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
	def	a frivolous mood or attitude; playfulness; fun.
	exam	1	to act in jest.
jest	3.
	syl	jest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
	def	a jeer or taunt.
jest	4.
	syl	jest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of derision; laughingstock; butt.
jest	5.
	syl	jest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act or speak in an amusing, teasing, or frivolous way; joke.
jest	6.
	syl	jest
	pron	<Jest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make fun of (a person or thing); scoff or mock.
jestful	sub
	head	jest
	syl	jest+ful
	pos	adj.
jestfully	sub
	head	jest
	syl	jest+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
jester	0.
	syl	jest+er
	pron	<1Jest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional clown employed by a king or nobleman, esp. at courts during the Middle Ages.
Jesu	ety	C17: from Late Latin, vocative of J#7esus 
Jesu	0.
	syl	Je:su
	pron	<1JEzju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic name for or vocative form of {Jesus}.
Jesuit	ety	C16: from New Latin J*_esuita, from Late Latin J*_esus+-ita -#7ite %1
Jesuit	1.
	syl	Jes:u+it
	pron	<1Jezjuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Roman Catholic religious order (the {Society of Jesus}) founded by Ignatius Loyola in 1534 with the aims of defending the papacy and Catholicism against the Reformation and to undertake missionary work among the heathen.
Jesuit	2.
	syl	Jes:u+it
	pron	<1Jezjuit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, offensive.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a person given to subtle and equivocating arguments; casuist.
Jesuitic	sub
	head	Jesuit
	or	Jesuitical
	syl	Jes:u+1it+ic
	pos	adj.
Jesuitical	sub
	head	Jesuit
	or	Jesuitic
	syl	Jes:u+1it:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Jesuitry	alt
	head	Jesuitism
	or	Jesuitism
	syl	Jes:u+it+ry
	pos	n.
Jesuitism	1.
	or	Jesuitry
	syl	Jes:u+it+ism
	pron	<1Jezjui2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	theology or practices of the Jesuits.
Jesuitism	2.
	or	Jesuitry
	syl	Jes:u+it+ism
	pron	<1Jezjui2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, offensive.
	def	subtle and equivocating arguments; casuistry.
Jesus	ety	via Latin from Greek I*_esous, from Hebrew Yesh*_ua`, shortened from Yeh*_osh*_ua` God is help, J#7oshua 
Jesus	1.
	syl	Je:sus
	pron	<1JEz*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth}. ??4 #7b.c. -??29 #7a.d., founder of Christianity, born in Galilee and brought up as a Jew. He is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and to have been miraculously conceived by the Virgin Mary, wife of Joseph. With 12 disciples, he undertook two missionary journeys through Galilee, perform?!ing miracles, teaching, and proclaiming the coming of the Kingdom of God. His revolutionary Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-8), which preaches love, humility, and charity, the essence of his teaching, aroused the hostility of the Pharisees. After the Last Supper with his disciples, he was betrayed by Judas and crucified. He is believed by Christians to have risen from his tomb after three days, appeared to his disciples several times, and ascended to Heaven after 40 days.
Jesus	2.
	syl	Je:sus
	pron	<1JEz*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Son of Sirach.
	def	3rd century #7b.c., author of the Apocryphal book of Ecclesiasticus.
Jesus	3.
	syl	Je:sus
	pron	<1JEz*s>
	pos	interj.
	usage	also
	def	used to express intense surprise, dismay, etc.
Jesus freak	0.
	syl	Je:sus freak
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a member of any of various Christian groups that combine a hippie communal way of life with zealous evangelicalism.
jet	ety	C16: from Old French jeter to throw, from Latin jact*_are to toss about, frequentative of jacere to throw
jet	H1.1.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stream of liquid or gas forced out of a small aperture or nozzle.
jet	H1.2.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	an outlet or nozzle for emitting such a stream.
jet	H1.3.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a jet-propelled aircraft.
jets	infl
	head	jet
	syl	jets
	pos	vb.
jetting	infl
	head	jet
	syl	jet+ting
	pos	vb.
jetted	infl
	head	jet
	syl	jet+ted.
	pos	vb.
jet	H1.4.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	vb.
	def	to issue or cause to issue in a jet.
	exam	1	water jetted from the hose;
	exam	2	he jetted them with water.
jet	H1.5.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transport or be transported by jet aircraft.
jet	ety	C14: from Old French jaiet, from Latin gag*_at*_es, from Greek lithos gagat*_es stone of Gagai, a town in Lycia, Asia Minor
jet	H2.0.a.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard black variety of lignite that takes a brilliant polish and is used for jewellery, ornaments, etc.
jet	H2.0.b.
	syl	jet
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	jet earrings.
JET	0.
	syl	JET
	pron	<Jet>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Joint European Torus.
jet black	0.a.
	syl	jet black
	pos	n.
	def	a deep black colour.
jet black	0.b.
	syl	jet black
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	jet-black hair.
jet'e	ety	French, literally: thrown, from jeter; see #7jet %1
jet'e	0.
	syl	je:t*'e
	pron	<Z*1tA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a step in which the dancer springs from one leg and lands on the other.
jet engine	0.
	syl	jet en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a gas turbine, esp. one fitted to an aircraft.
Jethro	0.
	syl	Jeth:ro
	pron	<1JeTr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Midianite priest, the father-in-law of Moses (Exodus 3:1; 4:18).
jet lag	0.
	syl	jet lag
	pos	n.
	def	a general feeling of fatigue and other symptoms often experienced by travellers by jet aircraft who cross several time zones in relatively few hours.
jetliner	0.
	syl	jet+lin:er
	pron	<1Jet2lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial airliner powered by jet engines.
jet pipe	0.
	syl	jet pipe
	pos	n.
	def	the duct attached to the rear of a gas turbine through which the exhaust gases are discharged, esp. one fitted to an aircraft engine.
jet plane	0.
	syl	jet plane
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft powered by one or more jet engines.
jetport	0.
	syl	jet+port
	pron	<1Jet2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an airport for jet planes.
jet-propelled	0.
	syl	jet-pro:pelled
	pos	adj.
	def	driven by jet propulsion.
jet propulsion	1.
	syl	jet pro+pul+sion
	pos	n.
	def	propulsion by means of a jet of fluid.
jet propulsion	2.
	syl	jet pro+pul+sion
	pos	n.
	def	propulsion by means of a gas turbine, esp. when the exhaust gases provide the propulsive thrust.
jetsam	ety	C16: shortened from #7jettison 
jetsom	alt
	head	jetsam
	or	jetsam
	syl	jet+som
	pron	<1Jets*m>
	pos	n.
jetsam	1.
	or	jetsom
	syl	jet+sam
	pron	<1Jets*m>
	pos	n.
	def	that portion of the equipment or cargo of a vessel thrown overboard to lighten her, as during a storm. Compare {flotsam, lagan}.
jetsam	2.
	or	jetsom
	syl	jet+sam
	pron	<1Jets*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {flotsam} (sense 2).
jet set	0.
	syl	jet set
	pos	n.
	def	a rich and fashionable social set the members of which travel widely for pleasure.
jetsetter	sub
	head	jet set
	syl	jet+2set:ter
	pos	n.
jet stream	1.
	syl	jet stream
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	an extensive high-altitude airstream (about 12000 metres high) moving west at high speeds and having an important effect on frontogenesis.
jet stream	2.
	syl	jet stream
	pos	n.
	def	the jet of exhaust gases produced by a gas turbine, rocket motor, etc.
jettison	ety	C15: from Old French getaison, ultimately from Latin jact*_ati*_o a tossing about; see #7jactation 
jettison	1.
	syl	jet+ti+son
	pron	<1JetisN>, <-zN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw away; abandon.
	exam	1	to jettison old clothes.
jettison	2.
	syl	jet+ti+son
	pron	<1JetisN>, <-zN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw overboard.
jettison	3.
	syl	jet+ti+son
	pron	<1JetisN>, <-zN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {jetsam} (sense 1).
jetton	ety	C18: from French jeton, from jeter to cast up (accounts); see #7jet %1
jetton	0.
	syl	jet+ton
	pron	<1JetN>
	pos	n.
	def	a counter or token, esp. a chip used in such gambling games as roulette.
jetty	ety	C15: from Old French jetee projecting part, literally: something thrown out, from jeter to throw; see #7jet %1
jetties	infl
	head	jetty
	syl	jet+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jetty	H1.0.
	syl	jet+ty
	pron	<1Jeti>
	pos	n.
	def	a pier, dock, groyne, mole, or other structure extending into the water from the shore.
jetty	H2.0.
	syl	jet+ty
	pron	<1Jeti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling jet, esp. in colour or polish.
jettiness	sub
	head	jetty
	syl	jet+ti+ness
	pos	n.
jeu d'esprit	ety	literally: play of spirit
jeux d'esprit	infl
	head	jeu d'esprit
	syl	jeux d'es+prit
	pron	<Z$o> <des1pri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jeu d'esprit	0.
	syl	jeu d'es+prit
	pron	French <Z$o> <des1pri>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-hearted display of wit or cleverness, esp. in literature.
jeunesse dor'ee	ety	literally: gilded youth
jeunesse dor'ee	0.
	syl	jeu+nesse do+r*'ee
	pron	French. <Z@ones> <dc1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	rich and fashionable young people.
William Stanley	infl
	head	Jevons
	syl	Wil:liam Stan:ley.
	pos	n.
Jevons	0.
	syl	Jev:ons
	pron	<1JevNz>
	pos	n.
	def	1835-82, English economist and logician: introduced the concept of final or marginal utility in (1871).
Jew	ety	C12: from Old French juiu, from Latin j*_udaeus, from Greek ioudaios, from Hebrew yeh*_ud*_i, from yeh*_ud*_ah J#7udah 
Jew	1.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Semitic people who are notionally descended from the ancient Israelites, are spread throughout the world, and are linked by loose cultural or religious ties.
Jew	2.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose religion is Judaism.
Jew	3.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the ancient tribe or nation of Judah.
Jew	4.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Israeli}.
Jew	5.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Offensive.
	usage	modifier
	def	Jewish.
	exam	1	a Jew boy.
Jew	6.a.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drives a hard bargain.
Jew	6.b.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a miserly person.
Jew	6.c.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a usurer.
Jew	7.
	syl	Jew
	pron	<Ju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Offensive and obsolete.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	to drive a hard bargain, esp. in order to defraud.
Jew-baiting	0.
	syl	Jew-bait:ing
	pos	n.
	def	active persecution or harassment of Jews.
Jew-baiter	sub
	head	Jew-baiting
	syl	Jew-2bait:er
	pos	n.
jewel	ety	C13: from Old French jouel, perhaps from jeu game, from Latin jocus 
jewel	1.
	syl	jew+el
	pron	<1Ju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a precious or semiprecious stone; gem.
jewel	2.
	syl	jew+el
	pron	<1Ju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing resembling a jewel in preciousness, brilliance, etc.
jewel	3.
	syl	jew+el
	pron	<1Ju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a gemstone, often synthetically produced, used as a bearing in a watch.
jewel	4.
	syl	jew+el
	pron	<1Ju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of jewellery.
jewel	5.
	syl	jew+el
	pron	<1Ju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental glass boss, sometimes faceted, used in stained glass work.
jewels	infl
	head	jewel
	or	jewels
	syl	jew+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
jewelling	infl
	head	jewel
	or	jeweling
	syl	jew+el+ling
	pos	vb.
jewelled	infl
	head	jewel
	or	jeweled
	syl	jew+elled
	pos	vb.
jeweling	infl
	head	jewel
	or	jewelling
	syl	jew+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
jeweled	infl
	head	jewel
	or	jewelled
	syl	jew+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
jewel	6.
	syl	jew+el
	pron	<1Ju:*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit or decorate with a jewel or jewels.
jewel-like	sub
	head	jewel
	syl	jew:el-2like
	pos	adj.
jewelfish	infl
	or	jewelfishes
	syl	jew:el+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jewelfishes	infl
	head	jewelfish
	or	jewelfish
	syl	jew:el+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jewelfish	0.
	syl	jew:el+fish
	pron	<1Ju:*l2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	an African cichlid, : a beautifully coloured and popular aquarium fish.
jeweler	alt
	head	jeweller
	or	jeweller
	syl	jew+el+er
	pron	<1Ju:*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
jeweller	0.
	or	jeweler
	syl	jew+el+ler
	pron	<1Ju:*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business is the cutting, polishing, or setting of gemstones or the making, repairing, or selling of jewellery.
jeweller's rouge	0.
	syl	jew+el+ler's rouge
	pos	n.
	def	a finely powdered form of ferric oxide used as a metal polish. Also called: {crocus}. See also {colcothar}.
jewelry	alt
	head	jewellery
	or	jewellery
	syl	jew+el+ry
	pron	<1Ju:*lri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
jewellery	1.
	or	jewelry
	syl	jew+el+ler:y
	pron	<1Ju:*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	objects that are worn for personal adornment, such as bracelets, rings, necklaces, etc., considered collectively.
jewellery	2.
	or	jewelry
	syl	jew+el+ler:y
	pron	<1Ju:*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or business of a jeweller.
Jewess	0.
	syl	Jew+ess
	pron	<1Ju:is>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish girl or woman.
jewfish	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
jewfish	infl
	or	jewfishes
	syl	jew+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jewfishes	infl
	head	jewfish
	or	jewfish
	syl	jew+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jewfish	0.
	syl	jew+fish
	pron	<1Ju:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large dark serranid fishes, such as , of warm or tropical seas.
Jewish	1.
	syl	Jew+ish
	pron	<1Ju:iS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Jews.
Jewish	2.
	syl	Jew+ish
	pron	<1Ju:iS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Offensive.
	def	miserly.
Jewish	3.
	syl	Jew+ish
	pron	<1Ju:iS>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {Yiddish}.
Jewishly	sub
	head	Jewish
	syl	Jew+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
Jewishness	sub
	head	Jewish
	syl	Jew+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Jewish Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Jew+ish Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SE Soviet Union, in E Siberia: colonized by Jews in 1928; largely agricultural. Capital: Birobidzhan. Pop.: 172449 (1970). Area: 36000 sq. km (13895 sq. miles). Also called: {Birobidzhan}.
Jewish calendar	0.
	syl	Jew+ish cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the lunisolar calendar used by the Jews, in which time is reckoned from 3761 #7b.c., regarded as the year of the Creation. It is based on a Metonic cycle of 19 years, the 3rd, 6th, 8th, 11th, 14th, 17th, and 19th being designated leap years. Each year begins in September or October and contains the following 12 or, in intercalary years, 13 months of 29 or 30 days each: Tishri, Heshvan, Kislev, Tebet, Shebat, Adar, Adar Sheni (occurring only in intercalary years), Nisan, Iyar, Sivan, Tammuz, Ab, and Elul. Also called: {Hebrew calendar}.
Jewries	infl
	head	Jewry
	syl	Jew+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Jewry	1.a.
	syl	Jew+ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Jews collectively.
Jewry	1.b.
	syl	Jew+ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jewish religion or culture.
Jewry	2.
	syl	Jew+ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarter of a town inhabited by Jews.
Jewry	3.
	syl	Jew+ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the land of Judaea.
jew's-ear	0.
	syl	jew's-ear
	pos	n.
	def	an edible saprophytic basidiomycetous fungus, that grows on wood and has a brown or flesh-coloured jelly-like saucer-shaped body: order
jew's-harp	0.
	syl	jew's-harp
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument consisting of a small lyre-shaped metal frame held between the teeth, with a steel tongue plucked with the finger. Changes in pitch are produced by varying the size of the mouth cavities.
Jezebel	1.
	syl	Jez:e:bel
	pron	<1Jez*2bel>, <-bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the wife of Ahab, king of Israel: she fostered the worship of Baal and tried to destroy the prophets of Israel (I Kings 18:4-13); she was killed by Jehu (II Kings 9:29-37).
Jezebel	2.
	syl	Jez:e:bel
	pron	<1Jez*2bel>, <-bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a shameless or scheming woman.
Plain of	infl
	head	Jezreel
	syl	Plain of.
	pos	n.
Jezreel	0.
	syl	Jez+re+el
	pron	<1Jezri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Esdraelon}.
Jezreelite	sub
	head	Jezreel
	syl	Jez+re+el+2ite
	pos	n.
Jhansi	0.
	syl	Jhan+si
	pron	<1Ja:nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central India, in SW Uttar Pradesh: scene of a mutiny against the British in 1857. Pop.: 173292 (1971).
Jhelum	0.
	syl	Jhe+lum
	pron	<1JEl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Pakistan and Kashmir, rising in W central Kashmir and flowing northwest through the Vale of Kashmir, then southwest into N West Punjab to join the Chenab River: important for irrigation, having the Mangla Dam (Pakistan), completed in 1967. Length: about 720 km (450 miles).
JHVH	0.
	syl	JHVH
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {YHVH}.
-ji	ety	Hindi
-ji	0.
	syl	-ji
	pron	<-dzE>
	qual	Indian.
	def	a suffix placed after a person's name or title as a mark of respect.
jib	ety	C17: of unknown origin
jib	H1.1.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any triangular sail set forward of the foremast of a vessel.
cut of someone's jib	2.
	head	jib
	syl	cut of someone's jib.
	def	someone's manner, behaviour, style, etc.
jib	H1.3.a.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower lip, usually when it protrudes forwards in a grimace.
jib	H1.3.b.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	n.
	def	the face or nose.
jib	ety	C19: of unknown origin
jibs	infl
	head	jib
	syl	jibs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
jibbing	infl
	head	jib
	syl	jib+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
jibbed	infl
	head	jib
	syl	jibbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
jib	H2.1.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to be reluctant (to); hold back (from); balk (at).
jib	H2.2.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to stop short and refuse to go forwards.
	exam	1	the horse jibbed at the jump.
jib	H2.3.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Nautical.
	def	variant of {gybe}.
jibber	sub
	head	jib
	syl	jib+ber
	pos	n.
jib	ety	C18: probably based on #7gibbet 
jib	H3.0.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	n.
	def	the projecting arm of a crane or the boom of a derrick, esp. one that is pivoted to enable it to be raised or lowered.
jib	ety	special use of #7jib %1 (in the sense: lower lip, face)
jib	H4.0.
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a contortion of the face; a face.
	exam	1	stop making jibs.
jibbons	ety	from Norman French chiboule, variant of French ciboule onion, ultimately from Latin capulla an onion patch, from caepa an onion
jibbons	0.
	syl	jib+bons
	pron	<1JibNz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	spring onions.
jib boom	0.
	syl	jib boom
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a spar forming an extension of the bowsprit.
jib	infl
	head	jibe
	or	jibb
	syl	jib
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	vb. n.
jibb	infl
	head	jibe
	or	jib
	syl	jibb
	pron	<Jib>
	pos	vb. n.
jibe	H1.0.
	syl	jibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	variant spellings of {gybe}.
jibe	H2.0.
	syl	jibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of { {gibe} %1}.
jiber	sub
	head	jibe
	syl	jib+er
	pos	n.
jibingly	sub
	head	jibe
	syl	jib+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jibe	ety	C19: of unknown origin
jibe	H3.0.
	syl	jibe
	pron	<JIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to agree; accord; harmonize.
jib-headed	1.
	syl	jib-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a sail
	def	pointed at the top or head.
jib-headed	2.
	syl	jib-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a sailing vessel or rig
	def	having sails that are triangular.
Jibuti	alt
	head	Jibouti
	or	Jibouti
	syl	Ji+bu+ti
	pron	<Ji1bu:ti>
	pos	n.
Jibouti	0.
	or	Jibuti
	syl	Ji+bou:ti
	pron	<Ji1bu:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Djibouti}.
Jedda	alt
	head	Jidda
	or	Jidda
	syl	Jed+da
	pos	n.
Jidda	0.
	or	Jedda
	syl	Jid+da
	pron	<1Jid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Saudi Arabia, in Hejaz on the Red Sea: the diplomatic capital of the country; the port of entry for Mecca, 80 km (50 miles) east. Pop.: 194000 (1965 est.).
jiffy	ety	C18: of unknown origin
jiff	alt
	head	jiffy
	or	jiffy
	syl	jiff
	pos	n.
jiffies	infl
	head	jiffy
	or	jiffs
	syl	jif+fies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jiffs	infl
	head	jiffy
	or	jiffies
	syl	jiffs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jiffy	0.
	or	jiff
	syl	jif+fy
	pron	<1Jifi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very short time.
	exam	1	wait a jiffy.
jig	ety	C16 (originally: a dance or the music for it; applied to various modern devices because of the verbal sense: to jerk up and down rapidly): of unknown origin
jig	1.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several old rustic kicking and leaping dances.
jig	2.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, usually in three-four time.
jig	3.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device designed to hold and locate a component during machining and to guide the cutting tool.
jig	4.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	any of various spinning lures that wobble when drawn through the water.
jig	5.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jigger}. a device for separating ore or coal from waste material by agitation in water.
jig	6.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a joke or prank.
jigs	infl
	head	jig
	syl	jigs
	pos	vb.
jigging	infl
	head	jig
	syl	jig+ging
	pos	vb.
jigged	infl
	head	jig
	syl	jigged.
	pos	vb.
jig	7.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dance (a jig).
jig	8.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	vb.
	def	to jerk or cause to jerk up and down rapidly.
jig	9.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fit or be fitted in a jig.
jig	10.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drill or cut (a workpiece) in a jig.
jig	11.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to separate ore or coal from waste material using a jig.
jig	12.
	syl	jig
	pron	<Jig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce or manufacture a jig.
jigger	H1.1.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that jigs.
jigger	H1.2.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, an iron, usually No. 4.
jigger	H1.3.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of mechanical devices having a vibratory or jerking motion.
jigger	H1.4.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light lifting tackle used on ships.
jigger	H1.5.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small glass, esp. for whisky, with a capacity of about one and a half ounces.
jigger	H1.6.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	another word for {jig} (sense 5).
jigger	H1.7.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	short for {jiggermast}.
jigger	H1.8.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	another word for { {bridge%1} (sense 10)}.
jigger	H1.9.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a device or thing the name of which is unknown or temporarily forgotten.
jigger	H1.10.
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	def	an alleyway.
jigger flea	alt
	head	jigger
	or	jigger
	syl	jig+ger flea
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
jigger	H2.0.
	or	jigger flea
	syl	jig+ger
	pron	<1Jig*>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for the { {chigoe} (sense 1)}.
jiggered	ety	C19: probably euphemism for buggered; see #7bugger 
jiggered	1.
	syl	jig+gered
	pron	<1Jig*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	damned; blowed.
	exam	1	I'm jiggered if he'll get away with it.
jiggered	2.
	syl	jig+gered
	pron	<1Jig*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	postpositive; sometimes foll. by up
	def	tired out.
jiggermast	0.
	syl	jig:ger+mast
	pron	<1Jig*2ma:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any small mast on a sailing vessel, esp. the mizzenmast of a yawl. Sometimes shortened to {jigger}.
jiggery-pokery	ety	C19: from Scottish dialect joukery-pawkery 
jiggery-pokery	0.
	syl	jig:ger:y-pok:er:y
	pron	<1Jig*ri1p*uk*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	dishonest or deceitful behaviour or business; trickery.
jiggle	ety	C19: frequentative of #7jig ; compare #7joggle 
jiggle	0.
	syl	jig+gle
	pron	<1JigL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move up and down or to and fro with a short jerky motion.
	exam	1	to jiggle the door handle.
jiggly	sub
	head	jiggle
	syl	jig+gly
	pos	adj.
jigsaw	ety	C19: from #7jig (to jerk up and down rapidly)+{#7saw %1}
jigsaw	1.
	syl	jig+saw
	pron	<1Jig2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical saw with a fine steel blade for cutting intricate curves in sheets of material.
jigsaw	2.
	syl	jig+saw
	pron	<1Jig2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {jigsaw puzzle}.
jigsaw puzzle	0.
	syl	jig+saw puz+zle
	pos	n.
	def	a puzzle in which the player has to reassemble a picture that has been mounted on a wooden or cardboard base and cut into a large number of irregularly shaped interlocking pieces.
jihad	ety	C19: from Arabic jih*_ad a conflict
jehad	alt
	head	jihad
	or	jihad
	syl	je+had
	pron	<Ji1h@d>
	pos	n.
jihad	1.
	or	jehad
	syl	ji+had
	pron	<Ji1h@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	a holy war against infidels undertaken by Muslims.
jihad	2.
	or	jehad
	syl	ji+had
	pron	<Ji1h@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a crusade in support of a cause.
jillaroo	0.
	syl	jill:a+roo
	pron	<1Jil*2ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a female jackaroo.
jillion	ety	C20: fanciful coinage based on #7million, billion, etc.
jillion	0.
	syl	jil+lion
	pron	<1Jilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extremely large number or amount.
	exam	1	jillions of pounds.
jillionth	sub
	head	jillion
	syl	jil+lionth
	pos	adj.
Jilolo	0.
	syl	Ji+lo+lo
	pron	<JI1l*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Djailolo}. See {Halmahera}.
jilt	ety	C17: from dialect jillet flighty girl, diminutive of proper name Gill 
jilt	1.
	syl	jilt
	pron	<Jilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave or reject (a lover), esp. without previous warning.
	exam	1	she was jilted at the altar.
jilt	2.
	syl	jilt
	pron	<Jilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who jilts a lover.
jilter	sub
	head	jilt
	syl	jilt+er
	pos	n.
jim crow	ety	C19: from Jim Crow, name of song used as the basis of an act by Thomas Rice (1808-60), American entertainer
jim crow	1.a.
	syl	jim crow
	pron	<1Jim> <1kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the policy or practice of segregating Negroes.
jim crow	1.b.
	syl	jim crow
	pron	<1Jim> <1kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.; as modifier
	exam	1	jim-crow laws.
jim crow	2.a.
	syl	jim crow
	pron	<1Jim> <1kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.
	def	a derogatory term for Negro.
jim crow	2.b.
	syl	jim crow
	pron	<1Jim> <1kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.; as modifier
	exam	1	a jim-crow saloon.
jim crow	3.
	syl	jim crow
	pron	<1Jim> <1kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.
	def	an implement for bending iron bars or rails.
jim crow	4.
	syl	jim crow
	pron	<1Jim> <1kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often caps.
	def	a crowbar fitted with a claw.
jim-crowism	sub
	head	jim crow
	syl	jim-1crow:ism
	pos	n.
Juan Ram'on	infl
	head	Jim'enez
	syl	Juan Ra:m*'on
	pron	<$xwan ra1mon). 1881-1958, Spanish lyric poAt. His most famous work is>
	pos	n.
Francisco	infl
	head	Jim'enez de Cisneros
	syl	Fran:cis:co
	pron	<fran1Tisko>
	pos	n.
Jim'enez de Cisneros	0.
	syl	Ji:m*'e:nez de Cis:ne:ros
	pron	Spanish <$xi1mAnAT> <DA> <Tiz1nAros>
	pos	n.
	def	1436-1517, Spanish cardinal and statesman; regent of Castile (1506-07) and Spain (1516-17) and grand inquisitor for Castile and Le*'on (1507-17). Also: {Xi@.me@.nes de Cis@.ne@.ros, Xi@.me@.nez de Cis@.ne@.ros}.
jimjams	ety	C19: whimsical formation based on #7jam %1
jimjams	1.
	syl	jim+jams
	pron	<1Jim2J@mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a slang word for {delirium tremens}.
jimjams	2.
	syl	jim+jams
	pron	<1Jim2J@mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a state of nervous tension, excitement, or anxiety.
jimmies	infl
	head	jimmy
	syl	jim+mies
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
jimmying	infl
	head	jimmy
	syl	jim+my+ing
	pos	n.
jimmied	infl
	head	jimmy
	syl	jim+mied.
	pos	n.
jimmy	0.
	syl	jim+my
	pron	<1Jimi>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {jemmy}.
Jimmy	0.
	syl	Jim:my
	pron	<1Jimi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {Scot}.
Jimmy Woodser	1.
	syl	Jim+my Wood+ser
	pron	<2Jimi> <1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a man who drinks by himself.
Jimmy Woodser	2.
	syl	Jim+my Wood+ser
	pron	<2Jimi> <1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a drink taken alone.
jimson weed	ety	C17: from earlier Jamestown weed, from Jamestown, Virginia
jimson weed	0.
	syl	jim+son weed
	pron	<1JimsN>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {thorn apple} (sense 1}).
Jinghis Khan	0.
	syl	Jin:ghis Khan
	pron	<1JiGgis> <1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Genghis Khan}.
jingle	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; compare Dutch jengelen 
jingle	1.
	syl	jin+gle
	pron	<1JiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ring or cause to ring lightly and repeatedly.
jingle	2.
	syl	jin+gle
	pron	<1JiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sound in a manner suggestive of jingling.
	exam	1	a jingling verse.
jingle	3.
	syl	jin+gle
	pron	<1JiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound of metal jingling.
	exam	1	the jingle of the keys.
jingle	4.
	syl	jin+gle
	pron	<1JiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a catchy and rhythmical verse, song, etc., esp. one used in advertising.
jingler	sub
	head	jingle
	syl	jin+gler
	pos	n.
jingly	sub
	head	jingle
	syl	jin+gly
	pos	adj.
jingo	ety	C17: originally perhaps a euphemism for Jesus; applied to bellicose patriots after the use of by Jingo&! in the refrain of a 19th-century music-hall song
jingoes	infl
	head	jingo
	syl	jin+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jingo	1.
	syl	jin+go
	pron	<1JiGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud and bellicose patriot; chauvinist.
jingo	2.
	syl	jin+go
	pron	<1JiGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	jingoism.
by jingo	3.
	head	jingo
	syl	by jingo.
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise.
jingoish	sub
	head	jingo
	syl	jin+go+ish
	pos	adj.
jingoism	0.
	syl	jin+go+ism
	pron	<1JiGg*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belligerent spirit or foreign policy of jingoes; chauvinism.
jingoist	sub
	head	jingoism
	syl	jin+go+ist
	pos	n. adj.
jingoistic	sub
	head	jingoism
	syl	jin+go+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
jingoistically	sub
	head	jingoism
	syl	jin+go+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Jinja	0.
	syl	Jin+ja
	pron	<1JinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Uganda, on the N shore of Lake Victoria. Pop.: 52509 (1969).
jink	ety	C18: of Scottish origin, imitative of swift movement
jink	1.
	syl	jink
	pron	<JiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move swiftly or jerkily or make a quick turn in order to dodge or elude. {~}
jink	2.
	syl	jink
	pron	<JiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a jinking movement.
jinks	ety	C18: of unknown origin
jinks	0.
	syl	jinks
	pron	<JiGks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	boisterous or mischievous play (esp. in the phrase {high jinks) }.
jinn	0.
	syl	jinn
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	mod	often functioning as; sing.
	def	the plural of {jinni}.
Mohammed Ali	infl
	head	Jinnah
	syl	Mo:ham:med A:li.
	pos	n.
Jinnah	0.
	syl	Jin:nah
	pron	<1Jin*>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1948, Indian Muslim statesman. He campaigned for the partition of India into separate Hindu and Muslim states, becoming first governor general of Pakistan (1947-48).
jinni	ety	C17: from Arabic
jinnee	infl
	head	jinni
	syl	jin+nee
	pron	<Ji1nE>, <1Jini>
	pos	n.
djinni	infl
	head	jinni
	or	djinny
	syl	djin+ni
	pron	<Ji1nE>, <1Jini>
	pos	n.
djinny	infl
	head	jinni
	or	djinni
	syl	djin+ny
	pron	<Ji1nE>, <1Jini>
	pos	n.
jinn	infl
	head	jinni
	or	djinn
	syl	jinn
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
djinn	infl
	head	jinni
	or	jinn
	syl	djinn
	pron	<Jin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jinni	0.
	syl	jin+ni
	pron	<Ji1nE>, <1Jini>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit in Muslim mythology who could assume human or animal form and influence man by supernatural powers.
jinrikisha	ety	C19: from Japanese, from jin man+ riki power+ sha carriage
jinricksha	infl
	head	jinrikisha
	syl	jin+rick+sha
	pron	<Jin1rikSc:>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
jinrickshaw	infl
	head	jinrikisha
	or	jinriksha
	syl	jin+rick+shaw
	pron	<Jin1rikSc:>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
jinriksha	infl
	head	jinrikisha
	or	jinrickshaw
	syl	jin+rik+sha
	pron	<Jin1rikSc:>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
jinrikisha	0.
	syl	jin+rik:i+sha
	pron	<Jin1rikSc:>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {rickshaw}.
jinx	ety	C20: perhaps from New Latin Jynx genus name of the wryneck, from Greek iunx wryneck, the name of a bird used in magic
jinx	1.
	syl	jinx
	pron	<JiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	an unlucky or malevolent force, person, or thing.
jinx	2.
	syl	jinx
	pron	<JiGks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or put a jinx on.
jipijapa	ety	American Spanish, after Jipijapa, Ecuador
jipijapa	0.
	syl	ji+pi+ja+pa
	pron	<2hEpE1ha:pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a palmlike plant, of central and South America, whose fanlike leaves are bleached for making panama hats: family
jissom	ety	of unknown origin
jissom	0.
	syl	jis+som
	pron	<1Jis*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	an informal word for {semen}.
jitney	ety	C20: of unknown origin
jitney	1.
	syl	jit+ney
	pron	<1Jitni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., now rare.
	def	a small bus that carries passengers for a low price, originally five cents.
jitney	2.
	syl	jit+ney
	pron	<1Jitni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., now rare.; Slang.
	def	a nickel; five cents.
jitter	ety	C20: of unknown origin
jitter	1.
	syl	jit+ter
	pron	<1Jit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be anxious or nervous.
the jitters	2.
	head	jitter
	syl	the jitters.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nervousness and anxiety.
jitter	3.
	syl	jit+ter
	pron	<1Jit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Electronics.
	def	small rapid variations in a waveform arising from fluctuations in the voltage supply, mechanical vibrations, etc.
jittery	sub
	head	jitter
	syl	jit+ter:y
	pos	adj.
jitterbug	1.
	syl	jit:ter+bug
	pron	<1Jit*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast jerky American dance, usually to a jazz accompaniment, that was popular in the 1940s.
jitterbug	2.
	syl	jit:ter+bug
	pron	<1Jit*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dances the jitterbug.
jitterbug	3.
	syl	jit:ter+bug
	pron	<1Jit*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly nervous or@T excitable@T person.
jitterbug	4.
	syl	jit:ter+bug
	pron	<1Jit*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	vb.@T
	def	to perform such a dance.
jiujutsu	alt
	head	jiujitsu
	or	jiujitsu
	syl	jiu+jut+su
	pron	<Ju:1Jitsu:>
	pos	n.
jiujitsu	0.
	or	jiujutsu
	syl	jiu+jit+su
	pron	<Ju:1Jitsu:>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {jujitsu}.
jive	ety	C20: of unknown origin &- #!jiv+er n.
jive	1.
	syl	jive
	pron	<JIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of lively and jerky dance performed to jazz and, later, to rock-and-roll, popular esp. in the 1940s and 1950s.
jive	2.
	syl	jive
	pron	<JIv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jive talk}. a variety of American slang spoken chiefly by Blacks, esp. jazz musicians. {~}
jive	3.
	syl	jive
	pron	<JIv>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance the jive.
JJ	1.
	syl	JJ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Judges.
JJ	2.
	syl	JJ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Justices.
jnd	0.
	syl	j.n.d.
	qual	Psychol. abbrev. for
	def	just noticeable difference.
Jnr	0.
	syl	Jnr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	junior.
jo	ety	C16: alteration of #7joy 
joe	alt
	head	jo
	or	jo
	syl	joe
	pron	<J*u>
	pos	n.
joes	infl
	head	jo
	syl	joes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jo	0.
	or	joe
	syl	jo
	pron	<J*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {sweetheart}.
Joab	0.
	syl	Jo:ab
	pron	<1J*u@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the successful commander of King David's forces and the slayer of Abner and Absalom (II Samuel 2:18-23; 3:24-27; 18:14-15).
Joseph	infl
	head	Joachim
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<1jo:zef>
	pos	n.
Joachim	1.
	syl	Jo:a:chim
	pron	<1jo:a$xim>
	pos	n.
	def	1831-1907, Hungarian violinist and composer.
Saint	infl
	head	Joachim
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Joachim	2.
	syl	Jo:a:chim
	pron	<1J*u*kim>
	pos	n.
	def	1st century #7b.c., traditionally the father of the Virgin Mary; feast day: Aug. 16.
Joan	0.
	syl	Joan
	pron	<J*un>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1328-85, wife of Edward the Black Prince; mother of Richard II.
joannes	infl
	syl	jo+an+nes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
joannes	0.
	syl	jo+an+nes
	pron	<J*u1@nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {johannes}.
Saint	infl
	head	Joan of Arc
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Joan of Arc	0.
	syl	Joan of Arc
	pos	n.
	def	known also as French name ??1412-31, French national heroine, who led the army that relieved Orl*'eans in the Hundred Years' War, enabling Charles VII to be crowned at Reims (1429). After being captured (1430), she was burnt at the stake as a heretic. She was canonized in 1920. Feast day: May 30.
Joao Pessoa	0.
	syl	Jo:?~ao Pes+so:a
	pron	Portuguese <Zu*~*> <u> <pA1soa>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Brazil, capital of Para*'iba state. Pop.: 197398 (1970). Former name (until 1930): {Para*'iba}.
job	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
job	1.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual piece of work or task.
job	2.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	def	an occupation; post of employment.
job	3.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	def	an object worked on or a result produced from working.
job	4.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	def	a duty or responsibility.
	exam	1	her job was to cook the dinner.
job	5.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult task or problem.
	exam	1	I had a job to contact him.
job	6.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a damaging piece of work.
	exam	1	he really did a job on that.
job	7.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a crime, esp. a robbery or burglary.
job	8.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of jobbery.
job	9.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a unit of work for a computer.
job	10.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of affairs.
	exam	1	make the best of a bad job;
	exam	2	it's a good job I saw you.
job	11.a.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	def	actively engaged in one's employment.
job	11.b.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo.
	def	engaged in sexual intercourse.
just the job	12.
	head	job
	syl	just the job.
	def	exactly what was required.
jobs	infl
	head	job
	syl	jobs
	pos	vb.
jobbing	infl
	head	job
	syl	job+bing
	pos	vb.
jobbed	infl
	head	job
	syl	jobbed.
	pos	vb.
job	13.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work by the piece or at casual jobs.
job	14.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a private profit out of (a public office, etc.).
job	15.a.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	vb.
	def	to buy and sell (goods or services) as a middleman.
	exam	1	he jobs in government surplus.
job	15.b.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to buy and sell stocks and shares as a stockjobber.
	exam	1	he jobs in blue chips.
job	16.
	syl	job
	pron	<Job>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to apportion (a contract, work, etc.) among several contractors, workers, etc.
Job	1.
	syl	Job
	pron	<J*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Jewish patriarch, who maintained his faith in God in spite of the afflictions sent by God to test him.
Job	2.
	syl	Job
	pron	<J*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing Job's pleas to God under these afflictions, attempted explanations of them by his friends, and God's reply to him.
Job	3.
	syl	Job
	pron	<J*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	any person who withstands great suffering without despairing.
jobber	1.
	syl	job+ber
	pron	<1Job*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for { {stockjobber} (sense 1)}.
jobber	2.
	syl	job+ber
	pron	<1Job*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who jobs.
jobbery	0.
	syl	job+ber:y
	pron	<1Job*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of making private profit out of a public office; corruption or graft.
jobbing printer	0.
	syl	job+bing print+er
	pos	n.
	def	one who prints mainly commercial and display work rather than books or newspapers.
Jobcentre	0.
	syl	Job+cen+tre
	pron	<1Jobsent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of a number of government offices forming a section of the Employment Service Agency, having premises situated in the main shopping area of a town in which people seeking jobs can consult displayed advertisements in informal surroundings.
Job Corps	0.
	syl	Job Corps
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a Federal organization established in 1964 to train unemployed youths in order to make it easier for them to find work.
jobless	1.
	syl	job+less
	pron	<1Joblis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unemployed.
the jobless	2.
	head	jobless
	syl	the jobless.
	def	unemployed people collectively.
joblessness	sub
	head	jobless
	syl	job+less+ness
	pos	n.
job lot	1.
	syl	job lot
	pos	n.
	def	a miscellaneous collection of articles sold as a lot.
job lot	2.
	syl	job lot
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of cheap or trivial items.
Job's comforter	0.
	syl	Job's com+fort+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who, while purporting to give sympathy, succeeds only in adding to distress.
Job's-tears	1.
	syl	Job's-tears
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a tropical Asian grass, cultivated for its white beadlike modified leaves, which contain edible seeds.
Job's-tears	2.
	syl	Job's-tears
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the beadlike structures of this plant, used as rosary or ornamental beads.
Jocasta	0.
	syl	Jo:cas:ta
	pron	<J*u1k@st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a queen of Thebes, the wife of Laius, who married Oedipus without either of them knowing he was her son.
Eugen	infl
	head	Jochum
	syl	Eu:gen
	pron	<1cig*n>
	pos	n.
Jochum	0.
	syl	Jo:chum
	pron	German <1jc$xum>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, German orchestral conductor.
jock	0.
	syl	jock
	pron	<Jok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {jockey} or {jockstrap}.
Jock	0.
	syl	Jock
	pron	<Jok>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word or name for a Scot.
jockey	ety	C16 (in the sense: lad): from name Jock+ -#7ey 
jockey	1.
	syl	jock+ey
	pron	<1Joki>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rides horses in races, esp. as a profession or for hire.
jockey	2.a.
	syl	jock+ey
	pron	<1Joki>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ride (a horse) in a race.
jockey	2.b.
	syl	jock+ey
	pron	<1Joki>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride as a jockey.
jockey	3.
	syl	jock+ey
	pron	<1Joki>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to try to obtain an advantage by manoeuvring, esp. literally in a race or metaphorically, as in a struggle for power (esp. in the phrase {jockey for position}) .
jockey	4.
	syl	jock+ey
	pron	<1Joki>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trick or cheat (a person).
jockey cap	0.
	syl	jock+ey cap
	pos	n.
	def	a cap with a long peak projecting upwards from the forehead.
Jockey Club	0.
	syl	Jock+ey Club
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the governing body that regulates and controls horse-racing both on the flat and over jumps.
jocko	ety	C19: from French, based on Bantu ngeko 
jockos	infl
	head	jocko
	syl	jock:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jocko	0.
	syl	jock:o
	pron	<1Jok*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a W African name for {chimpanzee}.
jockstrap	ety	C20: from slang jock penis+#7strap 
jockstrap	0.
	syl	jock+strap
	pron	<1Jok2str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of elasticated material worn by men, esp. athletes, to support the genitals. Also called: {athletic supporter}.
jocose	ety	C17: from Latin joc*_osus given to jesting, from jocus #7joke 
jocose	0.
	syl	jo+cose
	pron	<J*1k*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by humour; merry.
jocosely	sub
	head	jocose
	syl	jo+1cose+ly
	pos	adv.
jocoseness	sub
	head	jocose
	or	jocosity
	syl	jo+1cose+ness
	pron	<J*1kositi>
	pos	n.
jocosity	sub
	head	jocose
	or	jocoseness
	syl	jo+cos+i:ty
	pron	<J*1kositi>
	pos	n.
jocular	ety	C17: from Latin@T jocul*_aris,@T from@T joculus @T little@T #7joke 
jocular	1.
	syl	joc:u+lar
	pron	<1Jokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by joking and good humour.
jocular	2.
	syl	joc:u+lar
	pron	<1Jokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	meant lightly or humorously; facetious.
jocularity	sub
	head	jocular
	syl	joc:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2Jokju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
jocularly	sub
	head	jocular
	syl	joc:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
jocund	ety	C14: from Late Latin jocundus, from Latin j*_ucundus pleasant, from juv*_are to please
jocund	0.
	syl	joc+und
	pron	<1Jok*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a humorous temperament; merry.
jocundity	sub
	head	jocund
	or	jocundness
	syl	jo+cun+di:ty
	pron	<J*u1k^nditi>
	pos	n.
jocundness	sub
	head	jocund
	or	jocundity
	syl	joc+und+ness
	pos	n.
jocundly	sub
	head	jocund
	syl	joc+und+ly
	pos	adv.
Jodhpur	1.
	syl	Jodh+pur
	pron	<2Jod1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of NW India, one of the W Rajputana states: now part of Rajasthan.
Jodhpur	2.
	syl	Jodh+pur
	pron	<2Jod1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in NW India, in W Rajasthan: university (1962). Pop.: 317612 (1971).
Jodhpuri	sub
	head	Jodhpur
	syl	Jodh+pu+ri
	pron	<1Jodpuri>
	pos	adj.
Jodhpuri coat	ety	named after J#7odhpur 
Jodhpuri coat	0.
	syl	Jodh+pu+ri coat
	pos	n.
	def	a coat worn by men in India, similar to but shorter than a sherwani.
jodhpurs	ety	C19: from the town J#7odhpur 
jodhpurs	1.
	syl	jodh+purs
	pron	<1Jodp*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	riding breeches, loose-fitting around the hips and tight-fitting from the thighs to the ankles.
jodhpurs	2.
	syl	jodh+purs
	pron	<1Jodp*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {jodhpur boots}. ankle-length leather riding boots.
Jodo	ety	from Japanese
Jodo	0.
	syl	Jo:do
	pron	<1J*u2d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese Buddhist sect teaching salvation through faith in Buddha.
Jodrell Bank	0.
	syl	Jod+rell Bank
	pron	<1Jodr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical observatory in NW England, in Cheshire: radio telescope with a steerable parabolic dish, 75 m (250 ft.) in diameter.
Joe	1.
	syl	Joe
	pron	<J*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a man or fellow.
Joe	2.
	syl	Joe
	pron	<J*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a G.I.; soldier.
Joe Blow	0.
	syl	Joe Blow
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Austral. slang.
	def	an average or typical man.
Joel	1.
	syl	Jo:el
	pron	<1J*u*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet.
Joel	2.
	syl	Jo:el
	pron	<1J*u*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles.
joe-pye weed	ety	C19: of unknown origin
joe-pye weed	0.
	syl	joe-pye weed
	pron	<1J*u1pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several North American plants of the genus esp. having pale purplish clusters of flower heads lacking rays: family (composites).
joey	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
joey	1.
	syl	jo:ey
	pron	<1J*ui>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a young kangaroo.
joey	2.
	syl	jo:ey
	pron	<1J*ui>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a young animal or child.
Joey Hooker	0.
	syl	Jo:ey Hook+er
	pron	<1J*ui> <1huk*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gallant soldier} (a plant).
Joseph Jacques C'esaire	infl
	head	Joffre
	syl	Jos:eph Jacques C*'e:saire
	pron	<Zozef> <Za:k> <sA1ze:r>
	pos	n.
Joffre	0.
	syl	Jof:fre
	pron	French <1Zcfr>
	pos	n.
	def	1852-1931, French marshal. He commanded the French army (1914-16) and was largely responsible for the Allies' victory at the Marne (1914), which halted the German advance on Paris.
jog	ety	C14: probably variant of shog to shake, influenced by dialect jot to jolt
jogs	infl
	head	jog
	syl	jogs
	pos	vb.
jogging	infl
	head	jog
	syl	jog+ging
	pos	vb.
jogged	infl
	head	jog
	syl	jogged.
	pos	vb.
jog	H1.1.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run or move slowly or at a jog trot, esp. for physical exercise.
jog	H1.2.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or along
	def	to continue in a plodding way.
jog	H1.3.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to jar or nudge slightly; shake lightly.
jog	H1.4.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remind; stimulate.
	exam	1	please jog my memory.
jog	H1.5.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to even up the edges of (a stack of paper); square up.
jog	H1.6.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of jogging.
jog	H1.7.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight jar or nudge.
jog	H1.8.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	n.
	def	a jogging motion; trot.
jogger	sub
	head	jog
	syl	jog+ger
	pos	n.
jog	ety	C18: probably variant of #7jag %1
jog	H2.1.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sharp protruding point in a surface; jag.
jog	H2.2.
	syl	jog
	pron	<Jog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sudden change in course or direction.
joggle	ety	C16: frequentative of #7jog %1
joggle	1.
	syl	jog+gle
	pron	<1JogL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shake or move (someone or something) with a slightly jolting motion.
joggle	2.
	syl	jog+gle
	pron	<1JogL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join or fasten (two pieces of building material) by means of a joggle.
joggle	3.
	syl	jog+gle
	pron	<1JogL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of joggling.
joggle	4.
	syl	jog+gle
	pron	<1JogL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight irregular shake; jolt.
joggle	5.
	syl	jog+gle
	pron	<1JogL>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint between two pieces of building material by means of a projection on one piece that fits into a notch in the other; dowel.
joggle	6.
	syl	jog+gle
	pron	<1JogL>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoulder designed to take the thrust of a strut or brace.
joggler	sub
	head	joggle
	syl	jog+gler
	pos	n.
joggle post	0.
	syl	jog+gle post
	pos	n.
	def	a post or beam consisting of two timbers joined to each other by joggles.
Jokjakarta	infl
	head	Jogjakarta
	or	Djokjakarta
	syl	Jok+ja+kar+ta
	pron	<2J*ukja:1ka:ta:>, <2Jok->
	pos	n.
Djokjakarta	infl
	head	Jogjakarta
	or	Jokjakarta
	syl	Djok+ja+kar+ta
	pron	<2J*ukja:1ka:ta:>, <2Jok->
	pos	n.
Jogjakarta	0.
	syl	Jog+ja+kar+ta
	pron	<2J*ugja:1ka:ta:>, <2Jog->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Indonesia, in central Java: seat of government of Indonesia (1946-49); university (1949). Pop.: 342267 (1971).
jog trot	1.
	syl	jog trot
	pos	n.
	def	an easy bouncy gait, esp. of a horse, midway between a walk and a trot.
jog trot	2.
	syl	jog trot
	pos	n.
	def	a monotonous or regular way of living or doing something.
jog-trot	infl
	head	jog trot
	syl	jog-trot
	pos	vb.
jog trots	infl
	head	jog trot
	syl	jog trots
	pos	vb.
jog trotting	infl
	head	jog trot
	syl	jog trot:ting
	pos	vb.
jog trotted	infl
	head	jog trot
	syl	jog trot:ted.
	pos	vb.
jog trot	3.
	syl	jog trot
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move at a jog trot.
johannes	ety	C18: after Joannes (King John V) of Portugal, whose name was inscribed on the coin
joannes	alt
	head	johannes
	or	johannes
	syl	jo+an+nes
	pos	n.
johannes	infl
	syl	jo+han+nes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
johannes	0.
	or	joannes
	syl	jo+han+nes
	pron	<J*u1h@nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a Portu?!guese gold coin minted in the early 18th century.
Johannesburg	0.
	syl	Jo+han+nes+burg
	pron	<J*u1h@nis2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in South Africa, in S Transvaal: South Africa's largest city and chief industrial centre; grew with the establishment in 1886 of the gold-mining industry; University of Witwatersrand (1922). Pop.: 1407963 (1970).
john	ety	C20: special use of the proper name
john	0.
	syl	john
	pron	<Jon>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {lavatory}.
John	1.a.
	syl	John
	pron	<Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	the apostle John, the son of Zebedee, identified with the author of the fourth Gospel, three epistles, and the book of Revelation.
John	1.b.
	syl	John
	pron	<Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth Gospel.
John	1.c.
	syl	John
	pron	<Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three epistles (in full {The First, Second}, and {Third Epistles of John}) .
John	2.
	syl	John
	pron	<Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	See {John the Baptist}.
John	3.
	syl	John
	pron	<Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1167-1216, king of England (1199-1216); son of Henry II. He succeeded to the throne on the death of his brother Richard I, having previously tried to usurp the throne. War with France led to the loss of most of his French possessions. After his refusal to recognize Stephen Langton as archbishop of Canterbury an interdict was imposed on England (1208-14). In 1215 he was compelled by the barons to sign the Magna Carta.
Augustus (Edwin)	4.
	head	John
	syl	Au:gus:tus (Edwin)
	def	1878-1961, Welsh paint?!er, esp. of portraits.
Barry	5.
	head	John
	syl	Bar:ry.
	def	born 1945, British Rugby Union footballer: halfback for Wales (1966-72) and the British Lions (1968-71).
Elton	6.
	head	John
	syl	El:ton.
	def	original name born 1947, English rock pianist, composer, and singer. His albums include (1970), (1973), and (1973). The words of almost all his songs are by Bernie Taupin.
John I	0.
	syl	John I
	pos	n.
	def	called 1357-1433, king of Portugal (1385-1433). He secured independence for Portugal by his victory over Castile (1385) and initiated Portuguese overseas expansion.
John III	0.
	syl	John III
	pos	n.
	def	surnamed 1624-96, king of Poland (1674-96). He raised the Turkish siege of Vienna (1683).
John XXII	0.
	syl	John XXII
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1244-1334, pope (1316-34), residing at Avignon; involved in a long conflict with the Holy Roman Emperor Louis IV and opposed the Franciscan Spirituals.
John XXIII	0.
	syl	John XXIII
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1881-1963, pope (1958-63). He promoted ecumenicalism and world peace and summoned the second Vatican Council (1962-65).
John Barleycorn	0.
	syl	John Bar:ley+corn
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually humorous.
	def	the personification of alcoholic drink, esp. of malt spirits.
John Birch Society	ety	C20: named after John Birch (died 1945), American USAF captain
John Birch Society	0.
	syl	John Birch So+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	a fanatical right-wing association organized along semisecret lines to fight Communism.
John Bull	ety	C18: name of a character intended to be representative of the English nation in The History of John Bull (1712) by John Arbuthnot &- John Bull+ish adj.
John Bull	1.
	syl	John Bull
	pos	n.
	def	a personification of England or the English people.
John Bull	2.
	syl	John Bull
	pos	n.
	def	a typical Englishman.
John Bullishness	sub
	head	John Bull
	syl	John Bull+ish+ness
	pos	n.
John Bullism	sub
	head	John Bull
	syl	John Bull+ism
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	John Chrysostom
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
John Chrysostom	0.
	syl	John Chrys:os:tom
	pron	<1kris*st*m>
	pos	n.
	def	??345-407 #7a.d., Greek bishop and theologian; one of the Fathers of the Greek Church, noted for his eloquence. Feast day: Jan. 27.
John Doe	0.
	syl	John Doe
	pos	n.
	def	See {Doe}.
John Dory	ety	C18: from proper name John+{#7dory %2}; on the model of D#7oe 
John Dory	0.
	syl	John Do:ry
	pron	<1dc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a European dory (the fish), having a deep compressed body, spiny dorsal fins, and massive mobile jaws.
John Hancock	ety	after John H#7ancock, from his clear and legible signature on the American Declaration of Independence
John Hancock	0.
	syl	John Han:cock
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person's signature.
	exam	1	put your John Hancock on this form.
johnnies	infl
	head	johnny
	syl	john+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
johnny	1.
	syl	john+ny
	pron	<1Joni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.; Informal.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a man or boy; chap.
johnny	2.
	syl	john+ny
	pron	<1Joni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {condom}.
johnny cake	0.
	syl	john+ny cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a thin cake of flour and water paste cooked in the ashes of a fire or in a pan.
Johnny Canuck	1.
	syl	John+ny Ca+nuck
	pron	<1Joni> <k*1n^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	an informal name for a {Canadian}.
Johnny Canuck	2.
	syl	John+ny Ca+nuck
	pron	<1Joni> <k*1n^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a personification of Canada.
Johnny-jump-up	ety	C19: so called from its quick growth
Johnny-jump-up	0.
	syl	John:ny-jump-up
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several violaceous plants, esp. the wild pansy.
Johnny Reb	ety	C19: from #7rebel (n.)
Johnny Reb	0.
	syl	John+ny Reb
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. informal. in the American Civil War
	def	a Confederate soldier.
John of Austria	0.
	syl	John of Aus+tri:a
	pos	n.
	def	called 1547-78, Spanish general: defeated the Turks at Lepanto (1571).
Saint	infl
	head	John of Damascus
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
John of Damascus	0.
	syl	John of Da+mas+cus
	pos	n.
	def	??675-749 #7a.d., Syrian theologian, who defended image worship against the iconoclasts. Feast day: March 27.
John of Gaunt	ety	 Gaunt, variant of G#7hent, where he was born
John of Gaunt	0.
	syl	John of Gaunt
	pron	<gc:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Duke of Lancaster. 1340-99, son of Edward III: virtual ruler of England during the last years of his father's reign and during Richard II's minority.
John of Leyden	0.
	syl	John of Ley+den
	pron	<1lIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1509-36, Dutch Anabaptist leader. He established a theoc?!racy in M*"unster (1534) but was tortured to death after the city was recaptured (1535) by its prince bishop.
John of Salisbury	0.
	syl	John of Salis+bur:y
	pos	n.
	def	died 1180, English ecclesiastic and scholar; bishop of Chartres (1176-80). He supported Thomas *`a Becket against Henry II.
Saint	infl
	head	John of the Cross
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
John of the Cross	0.
	syl	John of the Cross
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1542-91, Spanish Carmelite monk, poet, and mystic. He founded the Discalced Carmelites with Saint Teresa (1568). Feast day: Nov. 24.
John o'Groats	0.
	syl	John o'Groats
	pron	<*1gr*uts>
	pos	n.
	def	a village at the northwesternmost tip of the Scottish mainland: considered to be the northernmost point of the mainland of Great Britain although Dunnet Head, slightly to the west, lies further north. See also {Land's End}.
John Paul I	0.
	syl	John Paul I
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1912-78, pope (1978) whose brief 33-day reign was characterized by a simpler less pompous papal style and anticipated an emphasis on pastoral rather than administrative priorities.
John Paul II	0.
	syl	John Paul II
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1920, pope since 1978, born in Poland: the first non-Italian to be elected since 1522.
Amy	1.
	head	Johnson
	syl	A:my.
	def	1903-41, English flier, who made several record flights, including those to Australia (1930) and to Cape Town and back (1936).
Andrew	2.
	head	Johnson
	syl	An:drew.
	def	1808-75, U.S. Democrat statesman; 17th president of the U.S. (1865-69). His lenience towards the South after the American Civil War led to strong opposition from radical Republicans, who tried to impeach him.
Jack	3.
	head	Johnson
	syl	Jack.
	def	1878-1946, U.S. boxer; world heavyweight champion (1908-15).
Lyndon Baines	4.
	head	Johnson
	syl	Lyn:don Baines
	def	known as 1908-73, U.S. Democrat statesman; 36th president of the U.S. (1963-69). His administration carried the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and 1965, but he lost popularity by increasing U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war.
Robert	5.
	head	Johnson
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	??1898-1937, U.S. blues singer and guitarist.
Samuel	6.
	head	Johnson
	syl	Sam:u:el
	def	known as 1709-84, English lexicographer, critic, and conversationalist, whose greatest works are his (1755), his edition of Shakespeare (1765), and his (1779-81). His fame, however, rests as much on Boswell's biography of him as on his literary output.
Johnson grass	ety	C19: named after William Johnson (died 1859), American agriculturalist who introduced it
Johnson grass	0.
	syl	John:son grass
	pos	n.
	def	a persistent perennial Mediterranean grass, cultivated for hay and pasture in the U.S. where it also grows as a weed. See also {sorghum}.
Johnsonian	0.
	syl	John+so+ni:an
	pron	<Jon1s*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Samuel Johnson, his works, or his style of writing.
John the Baptist	0.
	syl	John the Bap+tist
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the son of Zacharias and Elizabeth and the cousin and forerunner of Jesus, whom he baptized. He was beheaded by Herod (Matthew 14:1-2).
Johore	0.
	syl	Jo+hore
	pron	<J*u1hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of Malaysia, on the S Malay Peninsula: mostly forested, with large swamps; bauxite- and iron-mining. Capital: Johore Bahru. Pop.: 1271794 (1970). Area: 18984 sq. km (7330 sq. miles).
Johore Bahru	0.
	syl	Jo+hore Bah+ru
	pron	<J*u1hc:> <1ba:ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Malaysia, capital of Johore state: important trading centre, situated at the sole crossing point of {Johore Strait} (between Malaya and Singapore Island). Pop.: 135936 (1970).
joie de vivre	0.
	syl	joie de vi+vre
	pron	French. <Zwad> <1vivr>
	pos	n.
	def	joy of living; enjoyment of life; ebullience.
join	ety	C13: from Old French joindre from Latin jungere to yoke
join	1.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring together; connect.
join	2.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become a member of (a club, organization, etc.).
join	3.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to become associated or allied.
join	4.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to take part.
join	5.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to meet (someone) as a companion.
join	6.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to become part of; take a place in or with.
join	7.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unite (two people) in marriage.
join	8.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to connect with a straight line or a curve.
join	9.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an informal word for {adjoin}.
join battle	10.
	head	join
	syl	join battle.
	def	to engage in conflict or competition.
join duty	11.
	head	join
	syl	join duty.
	qual	Indian.
	def	to report for work after a period of leave or a strike.
join	12.a.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hold one's own hands together.
join	12.b.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of two people
	def	to hold each other's hands.
join	12.c.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to work together in an enterprise or task.
join	13.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint; seam.
join	14.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of joining.
join	15.
	syl	join
	pron	<Jcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for { {union} (sense 9)}. {~} See {join up}.
joinable	sub
	head	join
	syl	join+a:ble
	pos	adj.
joinder	ety	C17: from French joindre to #7join 
joinder	1.
	syl	join+der
	pron	<1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of joining, esp. in legal contexts.
joinder	2.a.
	syl	join+der
	pron	<1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in pleading
	def	the stage at which the parties join issue ({joinder of issue}) .
joinder	2.b.
	syl	join+der
	pron	<1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	def	the joining of two or more persons as coplaintiffs or codefendants ({joinder of parties}) .
joinder	2.c.
	syl	join+der
	pron	<1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	def	the joining of two or more causes in one suit.
joiner	1.
	syl	join+er
	pron	<1Jcin*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person trained and skilled in making finished woodwork, such as windows, doors, and stairs.
joiner	2.
	syl	join+er
	pron	<1Jcin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that joins.
joiner	3.
	syl	join+er
	pron	<1Jcin*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who joins many clubs, causes, etc.
joinery	1.
	syl	join+er:y
	pron	<1Jcin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the skill or craft of a joiner.
joinery	2.
	syl	join+er:y
	pron	<1Jcin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	work made by a joiner.
joint	1.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a junction of two or more parts or objects.
joint	2.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or space between two such junctions.
joint	3.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the junction between two or more bones, usually formed of connective tissue and cartilage.
joint	4.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of connection between movable parts in invertebrates, esp. insects and other arthropods.
joint	5.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a plant stem from which a branch or leaf grows.
joint	6.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the parts into which a carcass of meat is cut by the butcher, esp. for roasting.
joint	7.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a crack in a rock along which no displacement has occurred.
joint	8.a.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a disreputable establishment, such as a bar or nightclub.
joint	8.b.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	a dwelling or meeting place.
joint	9.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a marijuana cigarette.
joint	10.a.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	dislocated.
joint	10.b.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	n.
	def	out of order or disorganized.
joint	11.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	def	shared by or belonging to two or more.
	exam	1	joint property.
joint	12.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	def	created by combined effort.
joint	13.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharing with others or with one another.
	exam	1	joint rulers.
joint	14.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of persons
	def	combined in ownership or obligation; regarded as a single entity in law.
joint	15.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or fasten by a joint or joints.
joint	16.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plane the edge of (a board, etc.) into the correct shape for a joint.
joint	17.
	syl	joint
	pron	<Jcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or divide (meat, fowl, etc.) into joints or at a joint. &- {#!joint+ly}
joint account	0.
	syl	joint ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	a bank account registered in the name of two or more persons, any of whom may make deposits and withdrawals.
joint density function	0.
	syl	joint den+si:ty func+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a function of two or more random variables from which can be obtained a single probability that all the variables in the function will take specified values or fall within specified intervals.
jointed	1.a.
	syl	joint+ed
	pron	<1Jcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a joint or joints.
jointed	1.b.
	syl	joint+ed
	pron	<1Jcintid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	large-jointed.
jointed	2.
	syl	joint+ed
	pron	<1Jcintid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant stem or similar part
	def	marked with constrictions, at which the stem breaks into separate portions.
jointedly	sub
	head	jointed
	syl	joint+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
jointedness	sub
	head	jointed
	syl	joint+ed+ness
	pos	n.
jointer	1.
	syl	joint+er
	pron	<1Jcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for pointing mortar joints, as in brickwork.
jointer	2.
	syl	joint+er
	pron	<1Jcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jointing plane}. a long plane for shaping the edges of planks so that they can be fitted together.
jointer	3.
	syl	joint+er
	pron	<1Jcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that makes joints.
joint resolution	0.
	syl	joint res:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a resolution passed by both houses of a bicameral legislature, signed by the chief executive and legally binding.
jointress	0.
	syl	joint+ress
	pron	<1Jcintris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a woman entitled to a jointure.
joint stock	0.
	syl	joint stock
	pos	n.
	def	capital funds held in common and usually divided into shares between the owners.
joint-stock company	1.
	syl	joint-stock com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a business enterprise characterized by its separate legal existence and the sharing of ownership between shareholders, whose liability is limited.
joint-stock company	2.
	syl	joint-stock com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a business enterprise whose owners are issued shares of transferable stock but do not enjoy limited liability.
jointure	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin junct*_ura a joining
jointure	1.a.
	syl	join+ture
	pron	<1JcinC*>
	pos	n.
	def	provision made by a husband for his wife by settling property upon her at marriage for her use after his death.
jointure	1.b.
	syl	join+ture
	pron	<1JcinC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the property so settled.
jointure	2.
	syl	join+ture
	pron	<1JcinC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the act of joining or the condition of being joined.
jointworm	0.
	syl	joint+worm
	pron	<1Jcint2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the larva of chalcid flies of the genus esp. which form galls on the stems of cereal plants.
join up	1.
	syl	join up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become a member of a military or other organization; enlist.
join up	2.
	syl	join up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to unite or connect.
Jean de	infl
	head	Joinville
	syl	Jean de
	pron	<1Z?~a> <d*>
	pos	n.
Joinville	0.
	syl	Join:ville
	pron	French <Zw?~e1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	??1224-1317, French chronicler, noted for his (1309).
joist	ety	C14: from Old French giste beam supporting a bridge, from Vulgar Latin jacitum (unattested) support, from jac*_ere to lie
joist	1.
	syl	joist
	pron	<Jcist>
	pos	n.
	def	a beam made of timber, steel, or reinforced concrete, used in the construction of floors, roofs, etc. See also {rolled-steel joist}.
joist	2.
	syl	joist
	pron	<Jcist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct (a floor, roof, etc.) with joists.
joke	ety	C17: from Latin jocus a jest &- #!jok+ey or #!jok@.y adj.
joke	1.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous anecdote.
joke	2.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is said or done for fun; prank.
joke	3.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridiculous or humorous circumstance.
joke	4.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing inspiring ridicule or amusement; butt.
joke	5.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a matter to be joked about or ignored.
no joke	6.
	head	joke
	syl	no joke.
	def	something very serious.
joke	7.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tell jokes.
joke	8.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or act facetiously or in fun.
joke	9.
	syl	joke
	pron	<J*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make fun of (someone); tease.
jokingly	sub
	head	joke
	syl	jok+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
joker	1.
	syl	jok+er
	pron	<1J*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who jokes, esp. in an obnoxious manner.
joker	2.
	syl	jok+er
	pron	<1J*uk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a man; fellow.
joker	3.
	syl	jok+er
	pron	<1J*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extra playing card in a pack, which in many card games can substitute for or rank above any other card.
joker	4.
	syl	jok+er
	pron	<1J*uk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a clause or phrase in?!serted in a legislative bill in order to make the bill inoperative or to alter its apparent effect.
Jokjakarta	0.
	syl	Jok+ja+kar+ta
	pron	<2J*ukja:1ka:ta:>, <2Jok->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Jogjakarta}.
Jean-Fr'ed'eric	infl
	head	Joliot-Curie
	syl	Jean-Fr*'e:d*'e:ric
	pron	<Z?~a> <frAdA1rik>
	pos	n.
Joliot-Curie	0.
	syl	Jo:liot-Cu:rie
	pron	French <Zcljo> <ky1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-58, and his wife, {I@.r*`ene} (i#!r$en), 1897-1956, French physicists: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry in 1935 for discovering artificial radioactivity.
jollification	0.
	syl	jol+li+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2Jolifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a merry festivity.
jollifies	infl
	head	jollify
	syl	jol+li+fies
	pos	vb.
jollifying	infl
	head	jollify
	syl	jol+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
jollified	infl
	head	jollify
	syl	jol+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
jollify	0.
	syl	jol+li+fy
	pron	<1Joli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be jolly.
jollities	0.
	syl	jol+li:ties
	pron	<1Jolitiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a party or celebration.
jollities	infl
	head	jollity
	syl	jol+li:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jollity	0.
	syl	jol+li:ty
	pron	<1Joliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being jolly.
jolly	ety	C14: from Old French jolif, probably from Old Norse j*_ol #7yule 
jollier	infl
	head	jolly
	syl	jol+li+er
	pos	adj.
jolliest	infl
	head	jolly
	syl	jol+li+est.
	pos	adj.
jolly	1.
	syl	jol+ly
	pron	<1Joli>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of good humour; jovial.
jolly	2.
	syl	jol+ly
	pron	<1Joli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or provoking gaiety and merrymaking; festive.
jolly	3.
	syl	jol+ly
	pron	<1Joli>
	pos	adj.
	def	greatly enjoyable; pleasing.
jollies	infl
	head	jolly
	syl	jol+lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jollying	infl
	head	jolly
	syl	jol+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jollied	infl
	head	jolly
	syl	jol+lied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
jolly	5.
	syl	jol+ly
	pron	<1Joli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up or along
	def	to try to make or keep (someone) cheerful.
jolly	6.
	syl	jol+ly
	pron	<1Joli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make good-natured fun of.
jolliness	sub
	head	jolly
	syl	jol+li+ness
	pos	n.
jolly boat	ety	C18: jolly probably from Danish jolle {#7yawl %1}
jolly boat	1.
	syl	jol+ly boat
	pos	n.
	def	a small boat used as a utility tender for a vessel.
jolly boat	2.
	syl	jol+ly boat
	pos	n.
	def	a small sailing boat used for pleasure.
Jolly Roger	0.
	syl	Jol+ly Rog+er
	pos	n.
	def	the traditional pirate flag, consisting of a white skull and crossbones on a black field.
Jolo	0.
	syl	Jo:lo
	pron	<h*u1l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW Philippines: the main island of the Sulu Archipelago. Pop.: 249860 (1970). Area: 893 sq. km (345 sq. miles).
Al	infl
	head	Jolson
	syl	Al
	pos	n.
Jolson	0.
	syl	Jol:son
	pron	<1J*uls*n>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1886-1950, U.S. singer and film actor; star of the first talking picture (1927).
jolt	ety	C16: probably blend of dialect jot to jerk and dialect joll to bump
jolt	1.
	syl	jolt
	pron	<J*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bump against with a jarring blow; jostle.
jolt	2.
	syl	jolt
	pron	<J*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move in a jolting manner.
jolt	3.
	syl	jolt
	pron	<J*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surprise or shock.
jolt	4.
	syl	jolt
	pron	<J*ult>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sudden jar or blow.
jolt	5.
	syl	jolt
	pron	<J*ult>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an emotional shock.
jolter	sub
	head	jolt
	syl	jolt+er
	pos	n.
joltingly	sub
	head	jolt
	syl	jolt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jolty	sub
	head	jolt
	syl	jolt:y
	pos	adj.
Jon	0.
	syl	Jon.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Jonah.
Jonas	alt
	head	Jonah
	or	Jonah
	syl	Jo:nas
	pron	<1J*un*s>
	pos	n.
Jonah	1.a.
	or	Jonas
	syl	Jo:nah
	pron	<1J*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew prophet who, having been thrown overboard from a ship in which he was fleeing from God, was swallowed by a whale and vomited onto dry land.
Jonah	1.b.
	or	Jonas
	syl	Jo:nah
	pron	<1J*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the book in which his adventures are recounted.
Jonah	2.
	or	Jonas
	syl	Jo:nah
	pron	<1J*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person believed to bring bad luck to those around him; a jinx. &- {@!Jo+nah+#!esque}
Jonathan	ety	C19: named after Jonathan Hasbrouk (died 1846), American jurist
Jonathan	H1.0.
	syl	Jon:a+than
	pron	<1Jon*T*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn.
Jonathan	H2.0.
	syl	Jon:a:than
	pron	<1Jon*T*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the son of Saul and David's close friend, who was killed in battle (I Samuel 31; II Samuel 1:19-26).
Daniel	1.
	head	Jones
	syl	Dan:iel.
	def	1881-1967, English phonetician.
David	2.
	head	Jones
	syl	Da:vid.
	def	1895-1974, English painter, poet, and novelist: his highly original literary works include (1937), a novel of World War I, and the religious poem (1952).
Inigo	3.
	head	Jones
	syl	In:i:go
	pron	<1inig*u>
	def	1573-1652, English architect and theatrical designer, who introduced Palladianism to England. His buildings include the Banqueting Hall of Whitehall. He also designed the settings for court masques, being the first to use the proscenium arch and movable scenery in England.
James Larkin	4.
	head	Jones
	syl	James Lar:kin
	def	called born 1913, English trades union leader; general secretary of the Transport and General Workers' Union (1969-78).
John Paul	5.
	head	Jones
	syl	John Paul.
	def	1747-92, American naval commander in the War of Independence.
Robert Tyre	6.
	head	Jones
	syl	Rob:ert Tyre
	def	known as 1902-71, U.S. golfer.
jongleur	ety	C18: from Old French jogleour, from Latin jocul*_ator joker, jester; see #7juggle 
jongleur	0.
	syl	jon+gleur
	pron	French <Z?~c1gl@o:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval France
	def	an itinerant minstrel.
Jonkoping	0.
	syl	J*"on+k*"o+ping
	pron	Swedish <1j@onC$o:piG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Sweden, on the S shore of Lake V*"attern: scene of the conclusion of peace between Sweden and Denmark in 1809. Pop.: 108195 (1974 est.).
jonnock	ety	of uncertain origin
jannock	alt
	head	jonnock
	or	jonnock
	syl	jan+nock
	pron	<1J@n*k>
jonnock	1.
	or	jannock
	syl	jon+nock
	pron	<1Jon*k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	genuine; real.
jonnock	2.
	or	jannock
	syl	jon+nock
	pron	<1Jon*k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	honestly; truly; genuinely.
jonquil	ety	C17: from French jonquille, from Spanish junquillo, diminutive of junco reed; see #7junco 
jonquil	0.
	syl	jon+quil
	pron	<1JoGkwil>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, with long fragrant yellow or white short-tubed flowers.
Ben	infl
	head	Jonson
	syl	Ben.
	pos	n.
Jonson	0.
	syl	Jon:son
	pron	<1JonsN>
	pos	n.
	def	1572-1637, English dramatist and poet, who developed the @6comedy of humours@9, in which each character is used to satirize one particular humour or temperament. His plays include (1606), (1610), and (1614), and he also wrote court masques.
jook	ety	C20:of uncertain origin
chook	alt
	head	jook
	or	jook
	syl	chook
jook	1.
	or	chook
	syl	jook
	pron	<Juk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	to poke or puncture (the skin).
jook	2.
	or	chook
	syl	jook
	pron	<Juk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	a jab or the resulting wound.
Janis	1.
	head	Joplin
	syl	Jan:is.
	def	1943-70, U.S. rock singer, noted for her hoarse and passionate style. Her albums include (1968), (1969), and (1970).
Scott	2.
	head	Joplin
	syl	Scott.
	def	1868-1917, U.S. pianist: creator of ragtime.
Joppa	0.
	syl	Jop+pa
	pron	<1Jop*>
	pos	n.
	def	the biblical name of {Jaffa}, the port from which Jonah embarked (Jonah 1:3).
Jacob	infl
	head	Jordaens
	syl	Ja:cob
	pron	<1ja:kcp>
	pos	n.
Jordaens	0.
	syl	Jor:daens
	pron	Flemish <jcr1da:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	1593-1678, Flemish painter, noted for his naturalistic depiction of peasant scenes.
Jordan	1.
	syl	Jor+dan
	pron	<1Jc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in SW Asia: coextensive with the biblical Moab, Gilead, and Edom; made a League of Nations mandate and emirate under British control in 1922 and became an independent kingdom in 1946; territories west of the River Jordan and the Jordanian part of Jerusalem were occupied by Israel after the war of 1967. It contains part of the Great Rift Valley and consists mostly of desert. Language: Arabic. Religion: mostly Sunni Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Amman. Pop.: 2618000 (1974 est.). Area: 89185 sq. km (34434 sq. miles). Official name: {Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan}. Former name (1922-49): {Trans-Jordan}.
Jordan	2.
	syl	Jor+dan
	pron	<1Jc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief and only perennial river of Israel and Jordan, rising in several headstreams in Syria and Lebanon, and flowing south through the Sea of Galilee to the Dead Sea: occupies the N end of the Great Rift Valley system and lies mostly below sea level. Length: over 320 km (200 miles).
Jordanian	sub
	head	Jordan
	syl	Jor+da+ni:an
	pron	<Jc:1dAni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Jordan almond	ety	C15: by folk etymology from earlier jardyne almaund, literally: garden almond, from Old French jardin #7garden 
Jordan almond	1.
	syl	Jor+dan al+mond
	pos	n.
	def	a large variety of Spanish almond used in confectionery.
Jordan almond	2.
	syl	Jor+dan al+mond
	pos	n.
	def	a sugar-coated almond.
jorum	ety	C18: probably named after Jorum, who brought vessels of silver, gold, and brass to King David (II Samuel 8:10)
jorum	0.
	syl	jo+rum
	pron	<1Jc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large drinking bowl or vessel or its contents.
	exam	1	a jorum of punch.
Jos	0.
	syl	Jos
	pron	<Jos>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Nigeria, capital of Plateau state on the {Jos Plateau}: major centre of the tin-mining industry. Pop.: 90402 (1963).
joseph	0.
	syl	jo+seph
	pron	<1J*uzif>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's floor-length riding coat with a small cape, worn esp. in the 18th century.
Joseph	1.a.
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<1J*uzif>
	pos	n.
	def	the eleventh son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 30:2-24).
Joseph	1.b.
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<1J*uzif>
	pos	n.
	def	either or both of two tribes descended from his sons Ephraim and Manasseh.
Joseph	2.
	syl	Jo:seph
	pron	<1J*uzif>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the husband of Mary the mother of Jesus (Matthew 1:16-25).
Joseph II	0.
	syl	Jo:seph II
	pos	n.
	def	1741-90, Holy Roman emperor (1765-90); son of Francis I. He ruled Austria jointly with his mother, Maria Theresa, until her death (1780). He reorganized taxation, abolished serfdom, curtailed the feudal power of the nobles, and asserted his independence from the pope.
Joseph Bonaparte Gulf	0.
	syl	Jo+seph Bo+na+parte Gulf
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Timor Sea in N Australia. Width: 360 km (225 miles).
the Empress	infl
	head	Josephine
	syl	the Em+press
	pos	n.
Josephine	0.
	syl	Jo:se:phine
	pron	<1J*uz*2fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	previous name original name 1763-1814, empress of France as wife of Napoleon Bonaparte (1796-1809).
Joseph of Arimathea	0.
	syl	Jo:seph of Ar:i+ma+the:a
	pron	<2@rim*1TE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a wealthy member of the Sanhedrin, who obtained the body of Jesus after the Crucifixion and laid it in his own tomb (Matthew 27:57-60).
Flavius	infl
	head	Josephus
	syl	Fla:vi:us
	pron	<1flAvi*s>
	pos	n.
Josephus	0.
	syl	Jo:se:phus
	pron	<J*u1sEf*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??37-??100 #7a.d., Jewish historian and general; author of and
josh	ety	C19: perhaps from #7joke, influenced by #7bosh %1
josh	1.
	syl	josh
	pron	<JoS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to tease (someone) in a bantering way.
josh	2.
	syl	josh
	pron	<JoS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a teasing or bantering joke.
josher	sub
	head	josh
	syl	josh+er
	pos	n.
Josh	0.
	syl	Josh.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Joshua.
Joshua	1.
	syl	Josh:u:a
	pron	<1JoSu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Moses' successor, who led the Israelites in the conquest of Canaan.
Joshua	2.
	syl	Josh:u:a
	pron	<1JoSu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book recounting his deeds. Douay spelling: {Jos@.u@.e} (#!d#f$Asj$ui$:).
Joshua tree	ety	named after the prophet Joshua, alluding to the extended branches of the tree
Joshua tree	0.
	syl	Josh:u:a tree
	pos	n.
	def	a treelike desert yucca plant, of the southwestern U.S., with sword-shaped leaves and greenish-white flowers.
Josiah	0.
	syl	Jo:si:ah
	pron	<J*u1sI*>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??609 #7b.c., king of Judah (??640-??609). After the discovery of a book of law (probably Deuteronomy) in the Temple he began a programme of religious reform. Douay spelling: {Jo@.si@.as} (d#f$$$u#!sa$I$$s).
Josquin des Pr'es	0.
	syl	Jos+quin des Pr*'es
	pron	French <Zcsk*~e>, French <de> <1prA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {des Pr*'es}.
joss	ety	C18: from pidgin English, from Portuguese deos god, from Latin deus 
joss	0.
	syl	joss
	pron	<Jos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese deity worshipped in the form of an idol.
joss house	0.
	syl	joss house
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese temple or shrine where an idol or idols are worshipped.
joss stick	0.
	syl	joss stick
	pos	n.
	def	a stick of dried perfumed paste, giving off a fragrant odour when burnt as incense.
jostle	ety	C14: see #7joust, -#7le 
justle	alt
	head	jostle
	or	jostle
	syl	jus+tle
	pron	<1J^sL>
	pos	vb.
jostle	1.
	or	justle
	syl	jos+tle
	pron	<1JosL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bump or push (someone) roughly.
jostle	2.
	or	justle
	syl	jos+tle
	pron	<1JosL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring into contact.
jostle	3.
	or	justle
	syl	jos+tle
	pron	<1JosL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force (one's way) by pushing.
jostle	4.
	or	justle
	syl	jos+tle
	pron	<1JosL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of jostling.
jostle	5.
	or	justle
	syl	jos+tle
	pron	<1JosL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough bump or push.
jostlement	sub
	head	jostle
	or	justlement
	syl	jos+tle+ment
	pos	n.
justlement	sub
	head	jostle
	or	jostlement
	syl	jus+tle+ment
	pos	n.
jostler	sub
	head	jostle
	or	justler
	syl	jos+tler
	pos	n.
justler	sub
	head	jostle
	or	jostler
	syl	jus+tler
	pos	n.
jot	ety	C16: from Latin jota, from Greek i*_ota, of Semitic origin; see #7iota 
jots	infl
	head	jot
	syl	jots
	pos	vb.
jotting	infl
	head	jot
	syl	jot+ting
	pos	vb.
jotted	infl
	head	jot
	syl	jot+ted.
	pos	vb.
jot	1.
	syl	jot
	pron	<Jot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by down
	def	to write a brief note of.
jot	2.
	syl	jot
	pron	<Jot>
	pos	n.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	a little bit (in phrases such as {not to care} {give) a jot})
jota	ety	Spanish, probably modification of Old Spanish sota, from sotar to dance, from Latin salt*_are 
jota	0.
	syl	jo:ta
	pron	Spanish <1$xota>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish dance with castanets in fast triple time, usually to a guitar and voice accompaniment.
jotter	0.
	syl	jot+ter
	pron	<1Jot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small notebook.
jotting	0.
	syl	jot+ting
	pron	<1JotiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something jotted down.
Jotun	ety	from Old Norse j*"otunn giant; related to #7eat 
Jotunn	alt
	head	Jotun
	or	Jotun
	syl	Jo:tunn
	pron	<1jc:tun>
	pos	n.
Jotun	0.
	or	Jotunn
	syl	Jo:tun
	pron	<1jc:tun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	any of a race of giants.
Jotunheim	ety	from Old Norse, from j*"otunn giant+ heimr world, #7home 
Jotunnheim	alt
	head	Jotunheim
	or	Jotunheim
	syl	Jo+tunn+heim
	pron	<1jc:tun2hAm>
	pos	n.
Jotunheim	0.
	or	Jotunnheim
	syl	Jo+tun+heim
	pron	<1jc:tun2hAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the home of the giants in the northeast of Asgard.
joual	ety	from the pronunciation in this dialect of French cheval horse
joual	0.
	syl	joual
	pron	<Zwa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	nonstandard Canadian French dialect, esp. as associated with ill-educated speakers.
joule	ety	C19: named after J. P. J#7oule 
joule	0.
	syl	joule
	pron	<Ju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of work or energy; the work done when the point of application of a force of 1 newton is displaced through a distance of 1 metre in the direction of the force. 1 joule is equivalent to 1 watt-second, 10%7 ergs, 4.187 calories, or 0.738 foot-pound. Symbol: {J}
James Prescott	infl
	head	Joule
	syl	James Pres:cott.
	pos	n.
Joule	0.
	syl	Joule
	pron	<Ju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	1818-89, English physicist, who evaluated the mechanical equivalent of heat and con?!tributed to the study of heat and electricity.
Joule's law	ety	C19: named after J. P. J#7oule 
Joule's law	1.
	syl	Joule's law
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the principle that the heat produced by an electric current is equal to the product of the resistance of the conductor, the square of the current, and the time for which it flows.
Joule's law	2.
	syl	Joule's law
	pos	n.
	qual	Thermodynamics.
	def	the principle that at constant temperature the internal energy of an ideal gas is independent of volume. Real gases change their internal energy with volume as a result of intermolecular forces.
Joule-Thomson effect	ety	C20: named after J. P. J#7oule and Sir William Thomson, 1st Baron K#7elvin 
Joule-Thomson effect	0.
	syl	Joule-Thom:son ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	a fall in temperature of a gas when it expands without doing external work, usually demonstrated by passing the gas through a small hole. It is caused by work being done against the intermolecular forces in the gas. Also called: {Joule-Kel@.vin ef+fect}.
jounce	ety	C15: probably a blend of dialect joll to bump+#7bounce 
jounce	1.
	syl	jounce
	pron	<Jauns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shake or jolt or cause to shake or jolt; bounce.
jounce	2.
	syl	jounce
	pron	<Jauns>
	pos	n.
	def	a jolting movement; shake; bump.
jour	1.
	syl	jour.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	journal.
jour	2.
	syl	jour.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	journalist.
jour	3.
	syl	jour.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	journeyman.
journal	ety	C14: from Old French: daily, from Latin diurn*_alis; see #7diurnal 
journal	1.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper or periodical.
journal	2.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a book in which a daily record of happenings, etc., is kept.
journal	3.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an official record of the proceedings of a legislative body.
journal	4.a.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several books in which transactions are initially recorded to facilitate subsequent entry in the ledger.
journal	4.b.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {daybook}}.
journal	5.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shaft or axle in contact with or enclosed by a bearing.
journal	6.
	syl	jour+nal
	pron	<1JR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain cylindrical bearing to support a shaft or axle.
journal box	0.
	syl	jour+nal box
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a case enclosing or supporting a journal, often used as a means of retaining the lubricant.
journalese	0.
	syl	jour+nal+ese
	pron	<2JR:n%@1lEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a superficial style of writing regarded as typical of newspapers, etc.
journalism	1.
	syl	jour+nal+ism
	pron	<1JR:n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession or practice of reporting about, photographing, or editing news stories for one of the mass media.
journalism	2.
	syl	jour+nal+ism
	pron	<1JR:n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	newspapers and magazines collectively; the press.
journalism	3.
	syl	jour+nal+ism
	pron	<1JR:n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the material published in a newspaper, etc..
	exam	1	this is badly written journalism.
journalism	4.
	syl	jour+nal+ism
	pron	<1JR:n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	news reports presented factually without analysis.
journalist	1.
	syl	jour+nal+ist
	pron	<1JR:nList>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is journalism.
journalist	2.
	syl	jour+nal+ist
	pron	<1JR:nList>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps a journal.
journalistic	0.
	syl	jour+nal+is+tic
	pron	<2JR:n%@1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of journalism or journalists.
journalistically	sub
	head	journalistic
	syl	jour+nal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
journalise	alt
	head	journalize
	or	journalize
	syl	jour+nal+ise
	pron	<1JR:n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
journalize	0.
	or	journalise
	syl	jour+nal+ize
	pron	<1JR:n%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to record (daily events) in a journal.
journalization	sub
	head	journalize
	or	journalisation
	syl	jour+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
journalisation	sub
	head	journalize
	or	journalization
	syl	jour+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
journalizer	sub
	head	journalize
	or	journaliser
	syl	jour+nal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
journaliser	sub
	head	journalize
	or	journalizer
	syl	jour+nal+2is+er
	pos	n.
journey	ety	C13: from Old French journee a day, a day's travelling, from Latin diurnum day's portion; see #7diurnal 
journey	1.
	syl	jour+ney
	pron	<1JR:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a travelling from one place to another; trip or voyage.
journey	2.a.
	syl	jour+ney
	pron	<1JR:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance travelled in a journey.
journey	2.b.
	syl	jour+ney
	pron	<1JR:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the time taken to make a journey.
journey	3.
	syl	jour+ney
	pron	<1JR:ni>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a journey.
journeyer	sub
	head	journey
	syl	jour+ney+er
	pos	n.
journeyman	ety	C15: from #7journey (in obsolete sense: a day's work)+#7man 
journeymen	infl
	head	journeyman
	syl	jour:ney+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
journeyman	1.
	syl	jour:ney+man
	pron	<1JR:nim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a craftsman, arti?!san, etc., who is qualified to work at his trade in the employment of another.
journeyman	2.
	syl	jour:ney+man
	pron	<1JR:nim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a competent workman.
journeyman	3.
	syl	jour:ney+man
	pron	<1JR:nim*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a worker hired on a daily wage.
journeywork	1.
	syl	jour:ney+work
	pron	<1JR:ni2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	necessary, routine, and menial work.
journeywork	2.
	syl	jour:ney+work
	pron	<1JR:ni2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the work of a journeyman.
journos	infl
	head	journo
	syl	journ:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
journo	0.
	syl	journ:o
	pron	<1JR:n*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a journalist.
joust	ety	C13: from Old French jouste, from jouster to fight on horseback, from Vulgar Latin juxt*_are (unattested) to come together, from Latin juxt*_a close
joust	1.
	syl	joust
	pron	<Jaust>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a combat between two mount?!ed knights tilting against each other with lances. A tournament consisting of a series of such engagements.
joust	2.
	syl	joust
	pron	<Jaust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	History.
	usage	often foll. by against or with
	def	to encounter or engage in such a tournament.
	exam	1	he jousted with five opponents.
jouster	sub
	head	joust
	syl	joust+er
	pos	n.
j'ouvert	ety	from French jour ouvert the day having been opened
j'ouvert	0.
	syl	j'ou+vert
	pron	<1Zu:ve*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Caribbean.
	def	the eve of Mardi gras; the Monday morning on which the festivities begin.
Jove	ety	C14: from Old Latin Jovis Jupiter
Jove	1.
	syl	Jove
	pron	<J*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Jupiter} %1.
by Jove	2.
	head	Jove
	syl	by Jove.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or excitement.
jovial	ety	C16: from Latin jovi*_alis of (the planet) Jupiter, considered by astrologers to foster good humour
jovial	0.
	syl	jo+vi:al
	pron	<1J*uvi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing convivial humour; jolly.
joviality	sub
	head	jovial
	or	jovialness
	syl	jo+vi+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
jovialness	sub
	head	jovial
	or	joviality
	syl	jo+vi+al+ness
	pos	n.
jovially	sub
	head	jovial
	syl	jo+vi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Jovian	ety	C16: from Old Latin Jovis Jupiter
Jovian	H1.1.
	syl	Jo+vi:an
	pron	<1J*uvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the god Jove (Jupiter).
Jovian	H1.2.
	syl	Jo+vi:an
	pron	<1J*uvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Jupiter.
Jovian	H2.0.
	syl	Jo:vi:an
	pron	<1J*uvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	full name ??331-364 #7a.d., Roman emperor (363-64): he made peace with Persia, relinquishing Roman provinces beyond the Tigris, and restored privileges to the Christians.
Benjamin	infl
	head	Jowett
	syl	Ben:ja:min.
	pos	n.
Jowett	0.
	syl	Jo:wett
	pron	<1Jauit>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-93, English classical scholar and educator: translated the works of Plato.
jowl	ety	Old English ceafl jaw; related to Middle High German kivel, Old Norse kjaptr 
jowl	H1.1.
	syl	jowl
	pron	<Jaul>
	pos	n.
	def	the jaw, esp. the lower one.
jowl	H1.2.
	syl	jowl
	pron	<Jaul>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a cheek, esp. a prominent one.
cheek by jowl	3.
	head	jowl
	syl	cheek by jowl.
	def	See { {cheek} (sense 7)}.
jowled	sub
	head	jowl
	syl	jowled
	pos	adj.
jowl	ety	Old English ceole throat; compare Old High German kela
jowl	H2.1.
	syl	jowl
	pron	<Jaul>
	pos	n.
	def	fatty flesh hanging from the lower jaw.
jowl	H2.2.
	syl	jowl
	pron	<Jaul>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar fleshy part in animals, such as the wattle of a fowl or the dewlap of a bull.
joy	ety	C13: from Old French joie, from Latin gaudium joy, from gaud*_ere to be glad
joy	1.
	syl	joy
	pron	<Jci>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep feeling or condition of happiness or contentment.
joy	2.
	syl	joy
	pron	<Jci>
	pos	n.
	def	something causing such a feeling; a source of happiness.
joy	3.
	syl	joy
	pron	<Jci>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward show of pleasure or delight; rejoicing.
joy	4.
	syl	joy
	pron	<Jci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	success; luck.
	exam	1	I went to the bank for a loan, but got no joy.
joy	5.
	syl	joy
	pron	<Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel joy.
joy	6.
	syl	joy
	pron	<Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make joyful; gladden.
joyance	0.
	syl	joy+ance
	pron	<1Jci*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a joyous feeling or festivity.
James (Augustine Aloysius) 	1.
	head	Joyce
	syl	James (Augustine Aloysius) .
	def	1882-1941, Irish novelist and short-story writer. He profoundly influenced the development of the modern novel by his use of complex narrative techniques, esp. stream of consciousness and parody, and of compound and coined words. His works include the novels (1922) and (1939) and the short stories (1914).
William	2.
	head	Joyce
	syl	Wil:liam
	def	known as 1906-46, British broadcaster of Nazi propaganda to Britain, who was executed for treason. &- {Joyc+e@.an} (#!d#f@$$Is$I$$n)
joyful	1.
	syl	joy+ful
	pron	<1Jciful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of joy; elated.
joyful	2.
	syl	joy+ful
	pron	<1Jciful>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or producing joy.
	exam	1	a joyful look;
	exam	2	a joyful occasion.
joyfully	sub
	head	joyful
	syl	joy+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
joyfulness	sub
	head	joyful
	syl	joy+ful+ness
	pos	n.
joyless	0.
	syl	joy+less
	pron	<1Jcilis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or producing no joy or pleasure.
joylessly	sub
	head	joyless
	syl	joy+less+ly
	pos	adv.
joylessness	sub
	head	joyless
	syl	joy+less+ness
	pos	n.
joyous	1.
	syl	joy+ous
	pron	<1Jci*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a happy nature or mood.
joyous	2.
	syl	joy+ous
	pron	<1Jci*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	joyful.
joyously	sub
	head	joyous
	syl	joy+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
joyousness	sub
	head	joyous
	syl	joy+ous+ness
	pos	n.
joypops	infl
	head	joypop
	syl	joy+pops
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
joypopping	infl
	head	joypop
	syl	joy+pop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
joypopped	infl
	head	joypop
	syl	joy+popped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
joypop	0.
	syl	joy+pop
	pron	<1Jci2pop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take addictive drugs occasionally without becoming addicted.
	infl
	head	joy ride
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
joy ride	1.
	syl	joy ride
	pos	n.
	def	an enjoyable ride taken in a car, esp. in a stolen car driven recklessly.
joy-ride	infl
	head	joy ride
	syl	joy-ride
	pos	vb.
joy rides	infl
	head	joy ride
	syl	joy rides
	pos	vb.
joy riding	infl
	head	joy ride
	syl	joy rid:ing
	pos	vb.
joy rode	infl
	head	joy ride
	syl	joy rode
	pos	vb.
joy ridden	infl
	head	joy ride
	syl	joy rid:den.
	pos	vb.
joy ride	2.
	syl	joy ride
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take such a ride.
joyrider	sub
	head	joy ride
	syl	joy+2rid:er
	pos	n.
joy stick	0.
	syl	joy stick
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the control stick of an aircraft.
JP	0.
	syl	J.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Justice of the Peace.
jr	alt
	head	Jr
	or	Jr
	syl	jr.
Jr	0.
	or	jr
	syl	Jr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	junior.
JSD	0.
	syl	J.S.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Juristic Science.
jt	0.
	syl	jt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	joint.
Juan Carlos I	0.
	syl	Juan Car:los I
	qual	Spanish
	def	$xwan #!karlos) born 1938, king of Spain since 1975. He was nominated by Franco as the latter's successor and as the first king of the restored Spanish monarchy that was to follow Franco's death.
Strait of	infl
	head	Juan de Fuca
	syl	Strait of.
	pos	n.
Juan de Fuca	0.
	syl	Ju:an de Fu:ca
	pron	<1Ju:*n> <di> <1fju:k*>, Spanish <1$xwan> <de> <1fuka>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Vancouver Island (Canada) and NW Washington (U.S.). Length: about 129 km (80 miles). Width: about 24 km (15 miles).
Juan Fern'andez Islands	0.
	syl	Ju:an Fer+n*'an+dez Is+lands
	pron	<1Ju:*n> <f*1n@ndez>, Spanish <1$xwan> <fAr1nandAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of three islands in the S Pacific Ocean, administered by Chile: volcanic and wooded. Area: about 180 sq. km (70 sq. miles).
Alberto	infl
	head	Juantorena
	syl	Al:ber:to
	pron	<al1$BArto>
	pos	n.
Juantorena	0.
	syl	Juan:to:re:na
	pron	Spanish <$xwanto1rAna>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1951, Cuban runner: won the 400 metres and the 800 metres in the 1976 Olympic Games.
Ju'arez	H1.0.
	syl	Ju*'a+rez
	pron	<1$xwarAs>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Ciudad Ju*'arez}.
Benito Pablo	infl
	head	Ju'arez
	syl	Be:ni:to Pa:blo
	pron	<bA1nito> <1pa$Blo>
	pos	n.
Ju'arez	H2.0.
	syl	Ju*'a:rez
	pron	Spanish <1$xwarAs>
	pos	n.
	def	1806-72, Mexican statesman. As president (1861-65; 1867-72) he thwarted Napoleon III's attempt to impose an empire under Maximilian and introduced many reforms.
juba	ety	C19: of Zulu origin
juba	0.
	syl	ju:ba
	pron	<1Ju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lively Negro dance developed in the southern U.S.
Juba	0.
	syl	Ju:ba
	pron	<1Ju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Africa, rising in S central Ethiopia and flowing south across the Somali Republic to the Indian Ocean: the chief river of the Somali Republic. Length: about 1660 km (1030 miles).
Jubal	0.
	syl	Ju+bal
	pron	<1Ju:bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the alleged inventor of musical instruments (Genesis 4:21).
jubbah	ety	C16: from Arabic
jubbah	0.
	syl	jub+bah
	pron	<1Jub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long loose outer garment with wide sleeves, worn by Muslim men and women, esp. in India.
Jubbulpore	0.
	syl	Jub+bul+pore
	pron	<2J^bL1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Jabalpur}.
jube	ety	C18: from French jub*'e, from opening words of Medieval Latin prayer Jube, Domine, benedicere Bid, Lord, a blessing; probably from the deacon's standing by the rood screen or in the rood loft to pronounce this prayer
jube	H1.1.
	syl	ju:be
	pron	<1Ju:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery or loft over the rood screen in a church or cathedral.
jube	H1.2.
	syl	ju:be
	pron	<1Ju:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rood screen}.
jube	ety	C20: shortened from #7jujube 
jube	H2.0.
	syl	jube
	pron	<Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	any jelly-like sweet.
jubilant	ety	C17: from Latin j*_ubil*_ans shouting for joy, from j*_ubil*_are to give a joyful cry, from j*_ubilum a shout, wild cry
jubilant	0.
	syl	ju+bi+lant
	pron	<1Ju:bil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or expressing great joy.
jubilance	sub
	head	jubilant
	or	jubilancy
	syl	ju+bi+lance
	pos	n.
jubilancy	sub
	head	jubilant
	or	jubilance
	syl	ju+bi+lan+cy
	pos	n.
jubilantly	sub
	head	jubilant
	syl	ju+bi+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
jubilate	ety	C17: from Latin j*_ubil*_are to raise a shout of joy; see #7jubilant 
jubilate	1.
	syl	ju+bi+late
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or express great joy; rejoice.
jubilate	2.
	syl	ju+bi+late
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to celebrate a jubilee.
Jubilate	ety	from the opening word (Jubilate make a joyful noise) of the Vulgate version
Jubilate	1.
	syl	Ju+bi+la+te
	pron	<2Ju:bi1la:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	the 100th psalm used as a canticle in the liturgy.
Jubilate	2.
	syl	Ju+bi+la+te
	pron	<2Ju:bi1la:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this psalm.
jubilation	1.
	syl	ju+bi+la+tion
	pron	<2Ju:bi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rejoicing; exultation.
jubilation	2.
	syl	ju+bi+la+tion
	pron	<2Ju:bi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a celebration or joyful occasion.
jubilee	ety	C14: from Old French jubile, from Late Latin jubilaeus, from Late Greek i*_ob*_elaios, from Hebrew y*_obh*_el ram's horn, used for the proclamation of the year of jubilee; influenced by Latin j*_ubil*_are to shout for joy
jubilee	1.
	syl	ju+bi+lee
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lE>, <2Ju:bi1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a time or season for rejoicing.
jubilee	2.
	syl	ju+bi+lee
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lE>, <2Ju:bi1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a special anniversary, esp. a 25th or 50th one.
jubilee	3.
	syl	ju+bi+lee
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lE>, <2Ju:bi1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a specially appointed period, now ordinarily every 25th year, in which special indulgences are granted.
jubilee	4.
	syl	ju+bi+lee
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lE>, <2Ju:bi1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a year that was to be observed every 50th year, during which Hebrew slaves were to be liberated, alienated property was to be restored, etc.
jubilee	5.
	syl	ju+bi+lee
	pron	<1Ju:bi2lE>, <2Ju:bi1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {jubilation}.
Jud	1.
	syl	Jud.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Judg}. Judges.
Jud	2.
	syl	Jud.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for:
	def	Judith.
JUD	ety	Latin Juris Utriusque Doctor 
JUD	0.
	syl	J.U.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Canon and Civil Law.
Judea	alt
	head	Judaea
	or	Judaea
	syl	Ju+de:a
	pron	<Ju:1di*>
	pos	n.
Judaea	0.
	or	Judea
	syl	Ju+dae:a
	pron	<Ju:1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the S division of ancient Palestine, succeeding the kingdom of Judah: a Roman province during the time of Christ.
Judaean	sub
	head	Judaea
	or	Judean
	syl	Ju+1dae:an
	pos	adj. n.
Judean	sub
	head	Judaea
	or	Judaean
	syl	Ju+1de:an
	pos	adj. n.
Judeo-	alt
	head	Judaeo-
	or	Judaeo-
	syl	Ju:de:o-
	pron	<Ju:1dA*u->, <Ju:1dE*u->
	qual	U.S.
Judaeo-	0.
	or	Judeo-
	syl	Ju:dae:o-
	pron	<Ju:1dA*u->, <Ju:1dE*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	relating to Judaism.
	exam	1	Judaeo-Christian.
Judaeo-German	0.
	syl	Ju:dae:o-Ger:man
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Yiddish}.
Judaeo-Spanish	0.
	syl	Ju:dae:o-Span:ish
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ladino}.
Judah	1.
	syl	Ju:dah
	pron	<1Ju:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the fourth son of Jacob, one of whose descendants was to be the Messiah (Genesis 29:35; 49:8-12).
Judah	2.
	syl	Ju:dah
	pron	<1Ju:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribe descended from him.
Judah	3.
	syl	Ju:dah
	pron	<1Ju:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribal territory of his descendants which became the nucleus of David's kingdom and, after the kingdom had been divided into Israel and Judah, the southern kingdom of Judah, with Jerusalem as its centre. Douay spelling: {Ju@.da}.
Judah ha-Nasi	0.
	syl	Ju:dah ha-Na:si
	pron	<ha:na:1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	??135-??220 #7a.d., rabbi and patriarch of the Sanhedrin, who compiled the Mishnah.
Judaical	alt
	head	Judaic
	or	Judaic
	syl	Ju+da:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Judaic	1.
	or	Judaical
	syl	Ju+da+ic
	pron	<Ju:1dAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Jews or Judaism.
Judaic	2.
	or	Judaical
	syl	Ju+da+ic
	pron	<Ju:1dAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {Jewish}.
Judaically	sub
	head	Judaic
	syl	Ju+1da:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Judaica	ety	Latin, literally: Jewish matters
Judaica	0.
	syl	Ju+da:i+ca
	pron	<Ju:1dAik*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the literature, customs, culture, etc., of the Jews, esp. as presented in books or articles.
Judaism	1.
	syl	Ju+da+ism
	pron	<1Ju:dA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the religion of the Jews, based on the Old Testament and the Talmud and having as its central point a belief in the one God as transcendent creator of all things and the source of all righteousness.
Judaism	2.
	syl	Ju+da+ism
	pron	<1Ju:dA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the religious and cultural traditions, customs, attitudes, and way of life of the Jews.
Judaism	3.
	syl	Ju+da+ism
	pron	<1Ju:dA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jews collectively. &- {#!Ju+da+ist}
Judaistic	sub
	head	Judaism
	syl	Ju+da+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Judaise	alt
	head	Judaize
	or	Judaize
	syl	Ju+da+ise
	pron	<1JudA2Iz>
	pos	vb.
Judaize	1.
	or	Judaise
	syl	Ju+da+ize
	pron	<1JudA2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to conform or bring into conformity with Judaism.
Judaize	2.
	or	Judaise
	syl	Ju+da+ize
	pron	<1JudA2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert to Judaism.
Judaize	3.
	or	Judaise
	syl	Ju+da+ize
	pron	<1JudA2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imbue with Jewish principles.
Judaization	sub
	head	Judaize
	or	Judaisation
	syl	Ju+da:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Judaisation	sub
	head	Judaize
	or	Judaization
	syl	Ju+da:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Judaizer	sub
	head	Judaize
	or	Judaiser
	syl	Ju+da+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Judaiser	sub
	head	Judaize
	or	Judaizer
	syl	Ju+da2is+er
	pos	n.
judas	ety	C19: after Judas Iscariot 
judas	0.
	syl	ju+das
	pron	<1Ju:d*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a peephole or a very small window in a door. Also called: {judas window, judas hole}.
Judas	1.
	syl	Ju:das
	pron	<1Ju:d*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the apostle who betrayed Jesus to his enemies for 30 pieces of silver (Luke 22:3-6, 47-48). Full name: {Judas Iscariot}.
Judas	2.
	syl	Ju:das
	pron	<1Ju:d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who betrays a friend; traitor.
Judas	3.
	syl	Ju:das
	pron	<1Ju:d*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a brother or relative of James and also of Jesus (Matthew 13:55). This figure, Thaddaeus, and Jude were probably identical.
Judas	4.
	syl	Ju:das
	pron	<1Ju:d*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an animal or bird used to lure others of its kind or lead them to slaughter.
Judas Maccabaeus	0.
	syl	Ju:das Mac:ca:bae:us
	pron	<2m@k*1bE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Jewish leader, whose revolt (166-161 #7b.c.) against the Seleucid kingdom of Antiochus IV (Epiphanes) enabled him to recapture Jerusalem and re?!dedicate the Temple.
Judas tree	0.
	syl	Ju+das tree
	pos	n.
	def	small Eurasian leguminous tree, with pinkish-purple flowers that bloom before the leaves appear: popularly thought to be the tree on which Judas hanged himself. See also {redbud}.
judder	ety	prob?!ably blend of #7jar %2#7+shudder 
judder	1.
	syl	jud+der
	pron	<1J^d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to shake or vibrate.
judder	2.
	syl	jud+der
	pron	<1J^d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	abnormal vibration in a mechanical system, esp. due to grabbing between friction surfaces, as in the clutch of a motor vehicle.
judder	3.
	syl	jud+der
	pron	<1J^d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a juddering motion.
Jude	1.
	syl	Jude
	pron	<Ju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the New Testament (in full {The Epistle of Jude}) .
Jude	2.
	syl	Jude
	pron	<Ju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Judas}. the author of this, stated to be the brother of James (Jude 1) and almost certainly identical with Thaddaeus (Matthew 10:2-4).
Judea	0.
	syl	Ju+de:a
	pron	<Ju:1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Judaea}.
Judezmo	ety	from Ladino: Jewish
Judezmo	0.
	syl	Ju+dez+mo
	pron	<Ju1dezm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ladino}.
judge	ety	C14: from Old French jugier, from j*_udic*_are to pass judgment, from j*_udex a judge
judge	1.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a public official with authority to hear cases in a court of law and pronounce judgment upon them. Compare {magistrate, justice} (senses 5, 6).
judge	2.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is appointed to determine the result of contests or competitions.
judge	3.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to comment critically.
	exam	1	a good judge of antiques.
judge	4.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a leader of the peoples of Israel from Joshua's death to the accession of Saul.
judge	5.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hear and decide upon (a case at law).
judge	6.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass judgment on; sentence.
judge	7.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to decide or deem (something) after inquiry or deliberation.
judge	8.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to determine the result of (a contest or competition).
judge	9.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to appraise (something) critically.
judge	10.
	syl	judge
	pron	<J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to believe something to be the case; suspect.
judgeable	sub
	head	judge
	syl	judge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
judgeless	sub
	head	judge
	syl	judge+less
	pos	adj.
judgelike	sub
	head	judge
	syl	judge+2like
	pos	adj.
judger	sub
	head	judge
	syl	judg+er
	pos	n.
judgingly	sub
	head	judge
	syl	judg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
judge advocates	infl
	head	judge advocate
	syl	judge ad+vo+cates.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
judge advocate	0.
	syl	judge ad+vo+cate
	pos	n.
	def	an officer who superintends proceedings at a military court martial.
judge advocates general	infl
	head	judge advocate general
	or	judge advocate generals
	syl	judge ad+vo+cates gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
judge advocate generals	infl
	head	judge advocate general
	or	judge advocates general
	syl	judge ad+vo+cate gen+er+als.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
judge advocate general	0.
	syl	judge ad+vo+cate gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the civil adviser to the Crown on matters relating to courts martial and on military law generally.
judge-made	0.
	syl	judge-made
	pos	adj.
	def	based on a judge's interpretation or decision (esp. in the phrase {judge-made law}) .
Judges	0.
	syl	Judg:es
	pron	<1J^Jiz>
	pos	n.
	def	the book of the Old Testament recounting the history of Israel under the warrior champions and national leaders known as judges.
judgeship	0.
	syl	judge+ship
	pron	<1J^J2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, office, or function of a judge.
judges' rules	0.
	syl	judg:es' rules
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in English law
	def	a set of rules, not legally binding, governing the behaviour of police towards suspects, as in administering a caution to a person under arrest.
judgement	alt
	head	judgment
	or	judgment
	syl	judge+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
judgment	1.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty of being able to make critical distinctions and achieve a balanced viewpoint; discernment.
judgment	2.a.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the verdict pronounced by a court of law.
judgment	2.b.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obligation arising as a result of such a verdict, such as a debt.
judgment	2.c.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the document recording such a verdict.
judgment	2.d.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a judgment debtor.
judgment	3.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal decision of one or more judges at a contest or competition.
judgment	4.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular decision or opinion formed in a case in dispute or doubt.
judgment	5.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimation.
	exam	1	a good judgment of distance.
judgment	6.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	criticism or censure.
judgment	7.a.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of establishing a relation between two or more terms, esp. as an affirmation or denial.
judgment	7.b.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the expression of such a relation.
against one's better judgment	8.
	head	judgment
	syl	against one's better judgment.
	def	contrary to a more appropriate or preferred course of action.
judgment	9.a.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to preside as judge.
judgment	9.b.
	or	judgement
	syl	judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to assume the position of critic.
judgmental	sub
	head	judgment
	or	judgemental
	syl	judg+men+tal
	pron	<J^J1mentL>
	pos	adj.
judgemental	sub
	head	judgment
	or	judgmental
	syl	judge+men+tal
	pron	<J^J1mentL>
	pos	adj.
Judgment	1.
	syl	Judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the estimate by God of the ultimate worthiness or unworthiness of the individual (the {Particular Judgment}) or of all mankind (the {General Judgment} or {Last Judgment}) .
Judgment	2.
	syl	Judg+ment
	pron	<1J^Jm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	God's subsequent decision determining the final destinies of all individuals.
Judgment Day	0.
	syl	Judg+ment Day
	pos	n.
	def	the occasion of the Last (or General) Judgment by God at the end of the world. Also called: {Day of Judgment}. See {Last Judgment}.
judicable	0.
	syl	ju+di+ca:ble
	pron	<1Ju:dik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being judged, esp. in a court of law.
judicative	1.
	syl	ju+di+ca+tive
	pron	<1Ju:dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the function of trying causes.
judicative	2.
	syl	ju+di+ca+tive
	pron	<1Ju:dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	competent to judge and pass sentence.
judicator	0.
	syl	ju+di+ca+tor
	pron	<1Ju:di2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a judge.
judicatory	1.
	syl	ju+di+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1Ju:di2kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the administration of justice.
judicatory	2.
	syl	ju+di+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1Ju:di2kAt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a court of law.
judicatory	3.
	syl	ju+di+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1Ju:di2kAt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the administration of justice.
judicatorial	sub
	head	judicatory
	syl	ju+di+ca+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
judicature	1.
	syl	ju+di+ca+ture
	pron	<1Ju:dik*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the administration of jus?!tice.
judicature	2.
	syl	ju+di+ca+ture
	pron	<1Ju:dik*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, function, or power of a judge.
judicature	3.
	syl	ju+di+ca+ture
	pron	<1Ju:dik*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of authority of a court or judge.
judicature	4.
	syl	ju+di+ca+ture
	pron	<1Ju:dik*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of judges or persons exercising judicial authority; judiciary.
judicature	5.
	syl	ju+di+ca+ture
	pron	<1Ju:dik*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a court of justice or such courts collectively.
judicial	ety	C14: from Latin j*_udici*_alis belonging to the law courts, from j*_udicium judgment, from j*_udex a judge
judicial	1.
	syl	ju+di+cial
	pron	<Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the administration of justice.
judicial	2.
	syl	ju+di+cial
	pron	<Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to judgment in a court of law or to a judge exercising this function.
judicial	3.
	syl	ju+di+cial
	pron	<Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to pass judgment; discriminating.
judicial	4.
	syl	ju+di+cial
	pron	<Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowed or enforced by a court of law.
	exam	1	a decree of judicial separation.
judicial	5.
	syl	ju+di+cial
	pron	<Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having qualities appropriate to a judge.
judicial	6.
	syl	ju+di+cial
	pron	<Ju:1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or seeking judgment, esp. determining or seeking determination of a contested issue.
judicially	sub
	head	judicial
	syl	ju+1di+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council	0.
	syl	Ju+di+cial Com+mit+tee of the Priv:y Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	the highest appellate court for Britain's dependencies and for some dominions of the Commonwealth.
judicial separation	0.
	syl	ju+di+cial sep:a+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Family law.
	def	a decree prohibiting a man and wife from cohabiting but not dissolving the marriage. See also {a mensa et thoro}. Compare {divorce}.
judiciary	1.
	syl	ju+di+ci+ar:y
	pron	<Ju:1diSi*ri>, <-1diS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to courts of law, judgment, or judges.
judiciaries	infl
	head	judiciary
	syl	ju+di+ci+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
judiciary	2.
	syl	ju+di+ci+ar:y
	pron	<Ju:1diSi*ri>, <-1diS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of the central authority in a state concerned with the administration of justice. Compare { {executive} (sense 2)}, {legislature}.
judiciary	3.
	syl	ju+di+ci+ar:y
	pron	<Ju:1diSi*ri>, <-1diS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of courts in a country.
judiciary	4.
	syl	ju+di+ci+ar:y
	pron	<Ju:1diSi*ri>, <-1diS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the judges collectively; bench.
judicious	0.
	syl	ju+di+cious
	pron	<Ju:1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or proceeding from good judgment.
judiciously	sub
	head	judicious
	syl	ju+1di+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
judiciousness	sub
	head	judicious
	syl	ju+1di+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Judith	1.
	syl	Ju:dith
	pron	<1Ju:diT>
	pos	n.
	def	the heroine of one of the books of the Apocrypha, who saved her native town by decapitating Holofernes.
Judith	2.
	syl	Ju:dith
	pron	<1Ju:diT>
	pos	n.
	def	the book recounting this episode.
judo	ety	Japanese, from j*_u gentleness+ d*_o art
judo	0.a.
	syl	ju:do
	pron	<1Ju:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the modern sport derived from jujitsu, in which the object is to throw, hold to the ground, or otherwise force an opponent to submit, using the minimum of physical effort.
judo	0.b.
	syl	ju:do
	pron	<1Ju:d*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a judo throw.
judoist	sub
	head	judo
	syl	ju+do+ist
	pos	n.
judogi	ety	from Japanese
judogi	0.
	syl	ju+do+gi
	pron	<Ju1d*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a white two-piece cotton costume worn during judo contests.
judoka	ety	Japanese; see #7judo 
judoka	0.
	syl	ju+do+ka
	pron	<1Ju:d*u2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor or expert in judo.
Judies	infl
	head	Judy
	syl	Ju:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Judy	1.
	syl	Ju:dy
	pron	<1Ju:di>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of Punch in the children's puppet show See {Punch}.
Judy	2.
	syl	Ju:dy
	pron	<1Ju:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a girl; young woman.
jug	ety	C16: probably from Jug, nickname from girl's name Joan 
jug	1.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel for holding or pouring liquids, usually having a handle and a spout or lip. U.S. equivalent: {pitcher}.
jug	2.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	such a vessel used as a kettle.
	exam	1	an electric jug.
jug	3.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large vessel with a narrow mouth.
jug	4.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jug+ful}. the amount of liquid held by a jug.
jug	5.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a glass of alcoholic drink, esp. beer.
jug	6.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {jail}.
jugs	infl
	head	jug
	syl	jugs
	pos	vb.
jugging	infl
	head	jug
	syl	jug+ging
	pos	vb.
jugged	infl
	head	jug
	syl	jugged.
	pos	vb.
jug	7.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stew or boil (meat, esp. hare) in an earthenware container.
jug	8.
	syl	jug
	pron	<J^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to put in jail.
jugal	ety	C16: from Latin jug*_alis of a yoke, from jugum a yoke
jugal	1.
	syl	ju+gal
	pron	<1Ju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the zygomatic bone. {~}
jugal	2.
	syl	ju+gal
	pron	<1Ju:gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {jugal bone}. other names for {zygomatic bone}.
jugate	ety	C19: from New Latin jug*_atus (unattested), from Latin jugum a yoke
jugate	0.
	syl	ju+gate
	pron	<1Ju:gAt>, <-git>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of compound leaves
	def	having parts arranged in pairs.
jug band	0.
	syl	jug band
	pos	n.
	def	a small group playing folk or jazz music, using empty jugs that are played by blowing across their openings to produce bass notes.
Jugendstil	ety	from Jugend literally: youth, name of illustrated periodical that first appeared in 1896,+ Stil #7style 
Jugendstil	0.
	syl	Ju+gend+stil
	pron	German. <1ju:gNt2StEl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {art nouveau}.
JUGFET	0.
	syl	JUGFET
	pron	<1J^gfet>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	junction-gate field-effect transistor; a type of field-effect transistor in which the semiconductor gate region or regions form one or more p-n junctions with the conduction channel. Compare {IGFET}.
jugged hare	0.
	syl	jugged hare
	pos	n.
	def	a stew of hare cooked in an earthenware pot or casserole.
juggernaut	1.
	syl	jug+ger+naut
	pron	<1J^g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrible force, esp. one that destroys or that demands complete self-sacrifice.
juggernaut	2.
	syl	jug+ger+naut
	pron	<1J^g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a very large lorry for transporting goods by road, esp. one that travels throughout Europe.
Juggernaut	ety	C17: from Hindi Jagannath, from Sanskrit Jagann*_atha lord of the world (that is, Vishnu, chief of the Hindu gods), from jagat world+ n*_atha lord
Juggernaut	1.
	syl	Jug+ger+naut
	pron	<1J^g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a crude idol of Krishna worshipped at Puri and throughout Orissa and Bengal. At an annual festival the idol is wheeled through the town on a gigantic chariot and devotees are supposed to have formerly thrown themselves under the wheels in the hope of going straight to paradise.
Juggernaut	2.
	syl	Jug+ger+naut
	pron	<1J^g*2nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a form of Krishna miraculously raised by Brahma from the state of a crude idol to that of a living god.
juggins	ety	C19: special use of the surname Juggins 
juggins	0.
	syl	jug+gins
	pron	<1J^ginz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a silly fellow.
juggle	ety	C14: from Old French jogler to perform as a jester, from Latin jocul*_ar*_i to jest, from jocus a jest
juggle	1.
	syl	jug+gle
	pron	<1J^gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw and catch (several objects) continuously so that most are in the air all the time, as an entertainment.
juggle	2.
	syl	jug+gle
	pron	<1J^gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange or manipulate (facts, figures, etc.) so as to give a false or misleading picture.
juggle	3.
	syl	jug+gle
	pron	<1J^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep (several activities) in progress, esp. with difficulty. {~}
juggle	4.
	syl	jug+gle
	pron	<1J^gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act of juggling.
jugglery	sub
	head	juggle
	syl	jug+gler:y
	pos	n.
juggler	1.
	syl	jug+gler
	pron	<1J^gl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who juggles, esp. a professional entertainer.
juggler	2.
	syl	jug+gler
	pron	<1J^gl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fraudulently manipulates facts or figures.
juglandaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin juglans walnut, from ju-, shortened from Jovi- of Jupiter+ glans acorn
juglandaceous	0.
	syl	ju+glan+da+ceous
	pron	<2Ju:gl@n1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees that includes walnut and hickory.
Jugoslavia	0.
	syl	Ju+go+sla+vi:a
	pron	<2ju:g*u1sla:vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yugo?!slavia}.
Jugoslav	sub
	head	Jugoslavia
	or	Jugoslavian
	syl	Ju+go+2slav
	pos	adj. n.
Jugoslavian	sub
	head	Jugoslavia
	or	Jugoslav
	syl	Ju+go+1sla+vi:an
	pos	adj. n.
jugular	ety	C16: from Late Latin jugul*_aris, from Latin jugulum throat
jugular	1.
	syl	jug:u+lar
	pron	<1J^gjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated near the throat or neck.
jugular	2.
	syl	jug:u+lar
	pron	<1J^gjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, having, or denoting pelvic fins situated in front of the pectoral fins.
	exam	1	a jugular fish.
jugular	3.
	syl	jug:u+lar
	pron	<1J^gjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {jugular vein}.
jugular vein	0.
	syl	jug:u+lar vein
	pos	n.
	def	any of three large veins of the neck that return blood to the heart from the head and face.
jugulate	ety	C17 (in the obsolete sense: kill by cutting the throat of): from Latin jugul*_are, from jugulum throat, from jugum yoke
jugulate	0.
	syl	jug:u+late
	pron	<1J^gju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to check (a disease) by extreme measures or remedies.
jugulation	sub
	head	jugulate
	syl	jug:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
jugum	ety	C19: from Latin, literally: #7yoke 
jugum	1.
	syl	ju+gum
	pron	<1Ju:g*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small process at the base of each forewing in certain insects by which the forewings are united to the hindwings during flight.
jugum	2.
	syl	ju+gum
	pron	<1Ju:g*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a pair of opposite leaflets.
Jugurtha	0.
	syl	Ju:gur:tha
	pron	<Ju:1gR:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 104 #7b.c., king of Numidia (??112-104), who waged war against the Romans (the {Jugurthine War}, 112-105) and was defeated and executed.
juice	ety	C13: from Old French jus, from Latin
juice	1.
	syl	juice
	pron	<Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid that occurs naturally in or is secreted by plant or animal tissue.
	exam	1	the juice of an orange;
	exam	2	digestive juices.
juice	2.a.
	syl	juice
	pron	<Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	fuel for an engine, esp. petrol.
juice	2.b.
	syl	juice
	pron	<Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	electricity.
juice	2.c.
	syl	juice
	pron	<Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	alcoholic drink.
juice	3.a.
	syl	juice
	pron	<Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	vigour or vitality.
juice	3.b.
	syl	juice
	pron	<Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	essence or fundamental nature.
juiceless	sub
	head	juice
	syl	juice+less
	pos	adj.
juice extractor	0.
	syl	juice ex+trac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a kitchen appliance, usually operated by electricity, for extracting juice from fruits and vegetables. U.S. equivalent: {juicer}.
juice up	1.
	syl	juice up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to make lively.
	exam	1	to juice up a party.
juice up	2.
	syl	juice up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause to be drunk.
	exam	1	he got juiced up on Scotch last night.
juicier	infl
	head	juicy
	syl	juic:i+er
	pos	adj.
juiciest	infl
	head	juicy
	syl	juic:i+est.
	pos	adj.
juicy	1.
	syl	juic:y
	pron	<1Ju:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of juice.
juicy	2.
	syl	juic:y
	pron	<1Ju:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	provocatively interesting; spicy.
	exam	1	juicy gossip.
juicy	3.
	syl	juic:y
	pron	<1Ju:si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	voluptuous or seductive.
	exam	1	she's a juicy bit.
juicy	4.
	syl	juic:y
	pron	<1Ju:si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	profitable.
	exam	1	a juicy contract.
juicily	sub
	head	juicy
	syl	juic:i+ly
	pos	adv.
juiciness	sub
	head	juicy
	syl	juic:i+ness
	pos	n.
Juiz de Fora	0.
	syl	Juiz de Fo:ra
	pron	Portuguese <1Zwiz>, Portuguese <di> <1fcra>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, in Minas Gerais state on the Rio de Janeiro-Belo Horizonte railway: textiles. Pop.: 218832 (1970).
jujitsu	ety	C19: from Japanese, from j*_u gentleness+ jutsu art
jujutsu	infl
	head	jujitsu
	or	jujiujutsu
	syl	ju+jut+su
	pron	<Ju:1Jitsu:>
	pos	n.
jujiujutsu	infl
	head	jujitsu
	or	jujutsu
	syl	ju+jiu+jut+su
	pron	<Ju:1Jitsu:>
	pos	n.
jujitsu	0.
	syl	ju+jit+su
	pron	<Ju:1Jitsu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the traditional Japanese system of unarmed self-defence perfected by the samurai. See also {judo}.
juju	ety	C19: probably from Hausa djudju evil spirit, fetish
juju	1.
	syl	ju:ju
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an object superstitiously revered by certain West African peoples and used as a charm or fetish.
juju	2.
	syl	ju:ju
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the power associated with a juju.
juju	3.
	syl	ju:ju
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a taboo effected by a juju.
juju	4.
	syl	ju:ju
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any process in which a mystery is exploited to confuse people.
jujuism	sub
	head	juju
	syl	1ju+ju+ism
	pos	n.
jujuist	sub
	head	juju
	syl	1ju+ju+ist
	pos	n.
jujube	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin jujuba, modification of Latin z*_izyphum, from Greek zizuphon 
jujube	1.
	syl	ju+jube
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Old World spiny rhamnaceous trees of the genus esp. that have small yellowish flowers and dark red edible fruits. See also {Christ's-thorn}.
jujube	2.
	syl	ju+jube
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees.
jujube	3.
	syl	ju+jube
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a chewy sweet made of flavoured gelatine and sometimes medicated to soothe sore throats.
jujube	xref
	syl	ju+jube
	pron	<1Ju:Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 1, 2): {Chinese date}.
jukebox	ety	C20: from Gullah juke bawdy (as in juke house brothel)+{#7box %1}
jukebox	0.
	syl	juke+box
	pron	<1Ju:k2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic gramophone, usually in a large case, in which records may be selected by inserting coins and pressing appropriate buttons.
Jul	0.
	syl	Jul.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	July.
julep	ety	C14: from Old French, from Arabic jul*_ab, from Persian gul*_ab rose water, from gul rose+ *_ab water
julep	1.
	syl	ju+lep
	pron	<1Ju:lip>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet drink, variously prepared and sometimes medicated.
julep	2.
	syl	ju+lep
	pron	<1Ju:lip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {mint julep}.
Julian	H1.0.
	syl	Jul:ian
	pron	<1Ju:lj*n>, <-li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	called Latin name 331-363 #7a.d., Roman emperor (361-363), who attempted to revive paganism in the Roman empire while remaining tolerant to Christians and Jews.
Julian	H2.1.
	syl	Jul+ian
	pron	<1Ju:lj*n>, <-li*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Julius Caesar.
Julian	H2.2.
	syl	Jul+ian
	pron	<1Ju:lj*n>, <-li*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the Julian calendar.
Juliana	0.
	syl	Ju:li:an:a
	pron	<2Juli1a:n*>, Dutch <2jy:lE1a:na:>
	pos	n.
	def	full name born 1909, queen of the Netherlands since 1948.
Julian Alps	0.
	syl	Jul+ian Alps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NW Yugoslavia, in Slovenia: an E range of the Alps.
Julian calendar	0.
	syl	Jul+ian cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the calendar introduced by Julius Caesar in 46 #7b.c., identical to the present calendar in all but two aspects: the beginning of the year was not fixed on Jan. 1 and leap years occurred every fourth year and in every centenary year. Compare {Gregorian calendar}.
julienne	1.
	syl	ju+li+enne
	pron	<2Ju:li1en>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of vegetables
	def	cut into thin shreds.
julienne	2.
	syl	ju+li+enne
	pron	<2Ju:li1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a clear consomm*'e to which a mixture of such vegetables has been added.
Juliet cap	ety	C20: after the heroine of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet 
Juliet cap	0.
	syl	Ju+li+et cap
	pron	<1Ju:liit>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting decorative cap, worn esp. by brides.
Julius II	0.
	syl	Jul:ius II
	pron	<2Ju:lj*s>, <-li*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1443-1513, pope (1503-13). He completed the restoration of the Papal States to the Church, began the building of St. Peter's, Rome (1506), and patronized Michelangelo, Raphael, and Bramante.
Julius Caesar	0.
	syl	Jul:ius Cae:sar
	pos	n.
	def	See {Caesar}.
Jullundur	0.
	syl	Jul+lun+dur
	pron	<1J^l*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW India, in central Punjab. Pop.: 296106 (1971).
July	ety	C13: from Anglo-French julie, from Latin J*_ulius, after Gaius Julius C#7aesar, in whose honour it was named
Julies	infl
	head	July
	syl	Ju:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
July	0.
	syl	Ju:ly
	pron	<Ju:1lI>, <J*->, <Ju->
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
Jumada	ety	Arabic
Jumada	0.
	syl	Ju+ma+da
	pron	<Ju1ma:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	either the fifth or the sixth month of the Muslim year, known respectively as {Jumada I} and {Jumada II}.
jumble	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
jumble	1.
	syl	jum+ble
	pron	<1J^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mingle (objects, papers, etc.) in a state of disorder.
jumble	2.
	syl	jum+ble
	pron	<1J^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to remember in a confused form; muddle.
jumble	3.
	syl	jum+ble
	pron	<1J^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disordered mass, state, etc.
jumble	4.
	syl	jum+ble
	pron	<1J^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jumbal}. a small thin cake, variously flavoured.
jumble	5.
	syl	jum+ble
	pron	<1J^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	articles donated for a jumble sale.
jumbler	sub
	head	jumble
	syl	jum+bler
	pos	n.
jumblingly	sub
	head	jumble
	syl	jum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
jumble sale	0.
	syl	jum+ble sale
	pos	n.
	def	a sale of miscellaneous articles, usually cheap and predominantly secondhand, in aid of charity. U.S. equivalent: {rummage sale}.
jumbo	ety	C19: after the name of a famous elephant exhibited by P. T. Barnum, from Swahili jumbe chief
jumbos	infl
	head	jumbo
	syl	jum+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jumbo	1.a.
	syl	jum+bo
	pron	<1J^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large person or thing.
jumbo	1.b.
	syl	jum+bo
	pron	<1J^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a jumbo box of detergent.
jumbo	2.
	syl	jum+bo
	pron	<1J^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {jumbo jet}.
jumbo jet	0.
	syl	jum+bo jet
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a type of large jet-propelled airliner.
jumbuck	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
jumbuck	0.
	syl	jum+buck
	pron	<1J^m2b^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal word for {sheep}.
Jumna	0.
	syl	Jum+na
	pron	<1J^mn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N India, rising in Uttar Pradesh in the Himalayas and flowing south and southeast to join the Ganges just below Allahabad (a confluence held sacred by Hindus). Length: 1385 km (860 miles).
jump	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; compare Swedish gumpa to jump
jump	1.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leap or spring clear of the ground or other surface by using the muscles in the legs and feet.
jump	2.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leap over or clear (an obstacle).
	exam	1	to jump a gap.
jump	3.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to leap over an obstacle.
	exam	1	to jump a horse over a hedge.
jump	4.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or proceed hastily (into, onto, out of, etc.).
	exam	1	she jumped into a taxi and was off.
jump	5.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to board so as to travel illegally on.
	exam	1	he jumped the train as it was leaving.
jump	6.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to parachute from an aircraft.
jump	7.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to jerk or start, as with astonishment, surprise, etc..
	exam	1	she jumped when she heard the explosion.
jump	8.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise or cause to rise suddenly or abruptly.
jump	9.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass or skip over (intervening objects or matter).
	exam	1	she jumped a few lines and then continued reading.
jump	10.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change from one thing to another, esp. from one subject to another.
jump	11.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drill by means of a jumper.
jump	12.a.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have sections of a continuous sequence omitted, as through faulty cutting.
jump	12.b.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flicker, as through faulty alignment of the film.
jump	13.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to promote in rank, esp. unexpectedly or to a higher rank than expected.
jump	14.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to start (a car) using jump leads.
jump	15.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Draughts.
	def	to capture (an opponent's piece) by moving one of one's own pieces over it to an unoccupied square.
jump	16.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to bid in response to one's partner at a higher level than is necessary, to indicate a strong hand.
jump	17.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come off (a track, rail, etc.).
	exam	1	the locomotive jumped the rails.
jump	18.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the stylus of a record player
	def	to be jerked out of the groove.
jump	19.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be lively.
	exam	1	the party was jumping when I arrived.
jump	20.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attack without warning.
	exam	1	thieves jumped the old man as he walked through the park.
jump	21.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Informal. of a driver or a motor vehicle
	def	to pass through (a red traffic light) or move away from (traffic lights) before they change to green.
jump	22.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Brit. slang. of a man
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
jump bail	23.
	head	jump
	syl	jump bail.
	def	to forfeit one's bail by failing to appear in court, esp. by absconding.
jump down someone's throat	24.
	head	jump
	syl	jump down someone's throat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to address someone sharply; scold.
jump ship	25.
	head	jump
	syl	jump ship.
	def	to desert, esp. to leave a ship in which one is legally bound to serve.
jump the queue	26.
	head	jump
	syl	jump the queue.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain prior consideration or some other advantage out of turn or unfairly.
jump to it	27.
	head	jump
	syl	jump to it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to begin something quickly and efficiently.
jump	28.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of jumping.
jump	29.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a space, distance, or obstacle to be jumped or that has been jumped.
jump	30.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a descent by parachute from an aircraft.
jump	31.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	any of several contests involving a jump.
	exam	1	the high jump.
jump	32.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden rise.
	exam	1	the jump in prices last month.
jump	33.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden or abrupt transition.
jump	34.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden jerk or involuntary muscular spasm, esp. as a reaction of surprise.
jump	35.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a step or degree.
	exam	1	one jump ahead.
jump	36.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Draughts.
	def	a move that captures an opponent's piece by jumping over it.
jump	37.a.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in continuity in the normal sequence of shots.
jump	37.b.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a jump cut.
jump	38.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {branch} (sense 7)}.
jump	39.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an act of sexual intercourse.
jump	40.a.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	in a hurry.
jump	40.b.
	syl	jump
	pron	<J^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	busy and energetic. {~} See also {jump at, jump-off, jump on, jump-up}.
jumpable	sub
	head	jump
	syl	jump+a:ble
	pos	adj.
jumpingly	sub
	head	jump
	syl	jump+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
jump at	0.
	syl	jump at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be glad to accept.
	exam	1	I would jump at the chance of going.
jump ball	0.
	syl	jump ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	a ball thrown high by the referee between two opposing players to put it in play, as after a stoppage in which no foul or violation was committed.
jump bid	0.
	syl	jump bid
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a bid by the responder at a higher level than is necessary.
jumped-up	0.
	syl	jumped-up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	suddenly risen in significance, esp. when appearing arrogant.
jumper	ety	C19: from obsolete jump man's loose jacket, variant of jupe, from Old French, from Arabic jubbah long cloth coat
jumper	H1.1.
	syl	jump+er
	pron	<1J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sweater or pullover.
jumper	H1.2.
	syl	jump+er
	pron	<1J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {pinafore dress}.
jumper	H2.1.
	syl	jump+er
	pron	<1J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boring tool that works by repeated impact, such as a steel bit in a hammer drill used in boring rock.
jumper	H2.2.
	syl	jump+er
	pron	<1J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jumper cable, jumper lead}. a short length of wire used to make a connection, usually temporarily, between terminals or to bypass a component.
jumper	H2.3.
	syl	jump+er
	pron	<1J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of sled with a high crosspiece.
jumper	H2.4.
	syl	jump+er
	pron	<1J^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that jumps.
jumping bean	0.
	syl	jump+ing bean
	pos	n.
	def	a seed of any of several Mexican euphorbiaceous plants, esp. species of that contains a moth caterpillar whose movements cause it to jerk about.
jumping jack	1.
	syl	jump+ing jack
	pos	n.
	def	a firework having a long narrow tube filled with gunpowder, folded like an accordion so that when lit it burns with small explosions causing it to jump along the ground.
jumping jack	2.
	syl	jump+ing jack
	pos	n.
	def	a toy figure of a man with jointed limbs that can be moved by pulling attached strings.
jumping mouse	0.
	syl	jump+ing mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any long-tailed small mouselike rodent of the family of North America, E Asia, and N and E Europe, having long hind legs specialized for leaping.
point	alt
	head	jumping-off place
	or	jumping-off place
	syl	point
	pos	n.
jumping-off place	1.
	or	point
	syl	jump:ing-off place
	pos	n.
	def	a starting point, as in an enterprise.
jumping-off place	2.
	or	point
	syl	jump:ing-off place
	pos	n.
	def	a final or extreme condition.
jumping-off place	3.
	or	point
	syl	jump:ing-off place
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a very remote spot.
jump jet	0.
	syl	jump jet
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fixed-wing jet aircraft that is capable of landing and taking off vertically.
jump leads	0.
	syl	jump leads
	pron	<lEdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two heavy cables fitted with crocodile clips used to start a motor vehicle with a discharged battery by connecting the battery to an external battery. U.S. name: {jumper cables}.
jump-off	1.
	syl	jump-off
	pos	n.
	def	an extra round in a showjumping contest when two or more horses are equal first, the fastest round deciding the winner.
jump off	infl
	head	jump-off
	syl	jump off.
	pos	vb.
jump-off	2.
	syl	jump-off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin or engage in a jump-off.
jump on	0.
	syl	jump on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to berate or reprimand.
jump seat	1.
	syl	jump seat
	pos	n.
	def	a folding seat on the flight deck of some aircraft for an additional crew member.
jump seat	2.
	syl	jump seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a folding seat in a motor vehicle such as in a London taxi.
jump shot	0.
	syl	jump shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	a shot at the basket made by a player releasing the ball at the highest point of a leap.
jump-start	1.
	syl	jump-start
	pos	vb.
	def	to start the engine of (a car) by pushing or rolling it and then engaging the gears or (of a car) to start in this way.
jump-start	2.
	syl	jump-start
	pos	n.
	def	the act of starting a car in this way.
jump-start	xref
	syl	jump-start
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called (in Brit.): {bump-start}.
jump suit	0.
	syl	jump suit
	pos	n.
	def	a one-piece garment of combined trousers and jacket or shirt.
jump-up	1.
	syl	jump-up
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	an occasion of mass dancing and merrymaking, as in a carnival.
jump up	infl
	head	jump-up
	syl	jump up.
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
jump-up	2.
	syl	jump-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stand up quickly and suddenly.
jump-up	3.
	syl	jump-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	to take part in a jump-up.
jumpier	infl
	head	jumpy
	syl	jump:i+er
	pos	adj.
jumpiest	infl
	head	jumpy
	syl	jump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
jumpy	1.
	syl	jump:y
	pron	<1J^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	nervous or apprehensive.
jumpy	2.
	syl	jump:y
	pron	<1J^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving jerkily or fitfully.
jumpily	sub
	head	jumpy
	syl	jump:i+ly
	pos	adv.
jumpiness	sub
	head	jumpy
	syl	jump:i+ness
	pos	n.
Jun	1.
	syl	Jun.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	June.
Jun	2.
	syl	Jun.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {jun}. junior.
junc	0.
	syl	junc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	junction.
juncaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin juncus a rush
juncaceous	0.
	syl	jun+ca+ceous
	pron	<J^G1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of grasslike plants with small brown flowers: includes the rushes and woodrushes. Compare {cyperaceous}.
junco	ety	C18: from Spanish: a rush, a marsh bird, from Latin juncus rush
juncos	infl
	head	junco
	syl	jun+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
junco	0.
	syl	jun+co
	pron	<1J^Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American buntings of the genus having a greyish plumage with white outer tail feathers.
junction	ety	C18: from Latin juncti*_o a joining, from junctus joined, from jungere to join
junction	1.
	syl	junc+tion
	pron	<1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where several routes or lines meet, link, or cross each other.
	exam	1	a railway junction.
junction	2.a.
	syl	junc+tion
	pron	<1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a contact between two different metals or other materials.
	exam	1	a thermocouple junction.
junction	2.b.
	syl	junc+tion
	pron	<1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a transition region between regions of differing electrical properties in a semi?!conductor.
	exam	1	a p-n junction.
junction	3.
	syl	junc+tion
	pron	<1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a connection between two or more conductors or sections of transmission lines.
junction	4.
	syl	junc+tion
	pron	<1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of joining or the state of being joined.
junctional	sub
	head	junction
	syl	junc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
junction box	0.
	syl	junc+tion box
	pos	n.
	def	an earthed enclosure within which wires or cables can be safely connected.
junction transistor	0.
	syl	junc+tion tran+sis+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a bipolar transistor consisting of two p-n junctions combined to form either an n-p-n or a p-n-p transistor, having the three electrodes, the emitter, base, and collector.
juncture	1.
	syl	junc+ture
	pron	<1J^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a point in time, esp. a critical one (often in the phrase {at this juncture) }.
juncture	2.a.
	syl	junc+ture
	pron	<1J^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pause in speech or a feature of pronunciation that introduces, accompanies, or replaces a pause.
juncture	2.b.
	syl	junc+ture
	pron	<1J^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of phonological features signalling a division between words, such as those that distinguish from
juncture	3.
	syl	junc+ture
	pron	<1J^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {junction}.
Jundia'i	0.
	syl	Jun+dia:*'i
	pron	Portuguese <2Zundja1i>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SE Brazil, in S?~ao Paulo state. Pop.: 145785 (1970).
June	ety	Old English iunius, from Latin junius, probably from Junius name of Roman gens
June	0.
	syl	June
	pron	<Ju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth month of the year, consisting of 30 days.
Juneau	0.
	syl	Ju+neau
	pron	<1ju:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Alaska: state capital. Pop.: 6050 (1970).
Juneberries	infl
	head	Juneberry
	syl	June+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Juneberry	0.
	syl	June+ber:ry
	pron	<1Ju:n2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {serviceberry} (senses 1, 2).
June beetle	alt
	head	June bug
	or	June bug
	syl	June bee+tle
	pos	n.
June bug	0.
	or	June beetle
	syl	June bug
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large brown North American scarabaeid beetles that are common in late spring and early summer, esp. any of the genus Also called: {May beetle, May bug}.
Carl Gustav	infl
	head	Jung
	syl	Carl Gus:tav
	pron	<karl 1gustaf). 1875-1961, Swiss psychologist. His criticism of FrAud's Amphasis on thA sAxual instinct AndAd thAir Aarly collaboration. HA wAnt on to found analytic psychology, dAvAloping thA concApts of thA collActivA unconscious and its archAtypAs and of thA AxtrovArt and introvArt as thA two main psychological typAs>
	pos	n.
Jungfrau	0.
	syl	Jung+frau
	pron	German <1juG2frau>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps south of Interlaken. Height: 4158 m (13642 ft.).
Jungian	0.
	syl	Jung+i:an
	pron	<1juGi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, following, or relating to C. G. Jung, his system of psychoanalysis, or to analytic psychology.
jungle	ety	C18: from Hindi jangal, from Sanskrit j*_angala wilderness
jungle	1.
	syl	jun+gle
	pron	<1J^GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	an equatorial forest area with luxuriant vegetation, often almost impenetrable.
jungle	2.
	syl	jun+gle
	pron	<1J^GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	any dense or tangled thicket or growth.
jungle	3.
	syl	jun+gle
	pron	<1J^GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of intense competition or ruthless struggle for survival.
	exam	1	the concrete jungle.
jungle	4.
	syl	jun+gle
	pron	<1J^GgL>
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. slang. esp. in the Depression
	def	a gathering place for the unemployed, etc.
jungly	sub
	head	jungle
	syl	jun+gly
	pos	adj.
jungle fever	0.
	syl	jun+gle fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a serious malarial fever occurring in the East Indies.
jungle fowl	1.
	syl	jun+gle fowl
	pos	n.
	def	any small gallinaceous bird of the genus of S and SE Asia, the males of which have an arched tail and a combed and wattled head: family (pheasants). ({red jungle fowl}) is thought to be the ancestor of the domestic fowl.
jungle fowl	2.
	syl	jun+gle fowl
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several megapodes, esp.
jungle juice	1.
	syl	jun+gle juice
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for alcoholic liquor, esp. home-made liquor.
jungle juice	2.
	syl	jun+gle juice
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a slang name for {kerosene}.
junior	ety	C17: from Latin: younger, from juvenis young
junior	1.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lower in rank or length of service; subordinate.
junior	2.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	younger in years.
	exam	1	junior citizens.
junior	3.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to youth or childhood.
	exam	1	junior pastimes.
junior	4.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	of or relating to schoolchildren between the ages of 7 and 11 approximately.
junior	5.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the third year of a four-year course at college or high school.
junior	6.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in England
	def	any barrister below the rank of Queen's Counsel.
junior	7.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a junior person.
junior	8.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a junior schoolchild.
junior	9.
	syl	jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a junior student.
Junior	0.
	syl	Jun+ior
	pron	<1Ju:nj*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	being the younger: usually used after a name to distinguish the son from the father with the same first name or names.
	exam	1	Charles Parker, Junior.
junior college	1.
	syl	jun+ior col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an educational establishment providing a two-year course that either terminates with an associate degree or is the equivalent of the freshman and sophomore years of a four-year undergraduate course.
junior college	2.
	syl	jun+ior col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the junior section of a college or university.
junior common room	0.
	syl	jun+ior com+mon room
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain universities and col?!leges
	def	a common room for the use of students. Compare {senior common room, middle common room}.
junior lightweight	0.a.
	syl	jun+ior light+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 126-130 pounds (57-59 kg).
junior lightweight	0.b.
	syl	jun+ior light+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a junior-lightweight bout.
junior middleweight	0.a.
	syl	jun+ior mid:dle+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 147-154 pounds (66.5-70 kg).
junior middleweight	0.b.
	syl	jun+ior mid:dle+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; the junior-middleweight championship.
	def	Compare {light middleweight}.
junior school	0.
	syl	jun+ior school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school for children aged between 7 and 11. Compare {infant school}.
junior welterweight	0.a.
	syl	jun+ior wel+ter+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 135-140 pounds (61-63.5 kg).
junior welterweight	0.b.
	syl	jun+ior wel+ter+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a junior-welterweight fight.
	def	Compare {light welterweight}.
juniper	ety	C14: from Latin j*_uniperus, of obscure origin
juniper	1.
	syl	ju+ni+per
	pron	<1Ju:nip*>
	pos	n.
	def	any coniferous shrub or small tree of the genus of the N hemisphere, having purple berry-like cones. The cones of ({common} or {dwarf juniper}) are used as a flavouring in making gin. See also { {red cedar} (sense 1)}.
juniper	2.
	syl	ju+ni+per
	pron	<1Ju:nip*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees, grown mainly as ornamentals.
juniper	3.
	syl	ju+ni+per
	pron	<1Ju:nip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of the trees used in the building of Solomon's temple (I Kings 6:15, 34) and for shipbuilding (Ezekiel 27:5).
Junius	0.
	syl	Jun:ius
	pron	<1Ju:nj*s>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of the anonymous author of a series of letters (1769-72) attacking the ministries of George III of England: now generally believed to have been written by Sir Philip Francis (1740-1818), a clerk in the War Office.
junk	ety	C15: jonke old useless rope
junk	H1.1.
	syl	junk
	pron	<J^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	discarded or secondhand objects, etc., collectively.
junk	H1.2.
	syl	junk
	pron	<J^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
	exam	1	the play was absolute junk.
junk	H1.3.
	syl	junk
	pron	<J^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	any narcotic drug, esp. heroin.
junk	H1.4.
	syl	junk
	pron	<J^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to discard as junk; scrap.
junk	ety	C17: from Portuguese junco, from Javanese jon; related to Dutch jonk 
junk	H2.0.
	syl	junk
	pron	<J^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel used in Chinese waters and characterized by a very high poop, flat bottom, and square sails supported by battens.
Junker	ety	C16: from German, from Old High German junch*_erro young lord, from junc young+ h*_erro master, lord
Junker	1.
	syl	Jun+ker
	pron	<1juGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	any of the aristocratic landowners of Prussia who were devoted to maintaining their identity and extensive social and political privileges.
Junker	2.
	syl	Jun+ker
	pron	<1juGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrogant, narrow-minded, and tyrannical German army officer or official.
Junker	3.
	syl	Jun+ker
	pron	<1juGk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a young German nobleman.
Junkerdom	sub
	head	Junker
	syl	Jun+ker+dom
	pos	n.
Junkerism	sub
	head	Junker
	syl	Jun+ker+ism
	pos	n.
junket	ety	C14 (in the sense: rush basket, hence custard served on rushes): from Old French (dialect) jonquette, from jonc rush, from Latin juncus reed
junket	1.
	syl	jun+ket
	pron	<1J^Gkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet dessert made of flavoured milk set to a curd with rennet.
junket	2.
	syl	jun+ket
	pron	<1J^Gkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a feast.
junket	3.
	syl	jun+ket
	pron	<1J^Gkit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an excursion, esp. one made for pleasure at public expense by a public official or committee.
junket	4.
	syl	jun+ket
	pron	<1J^Gkit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or entertain with a feast.
junket	5.
	syl	jun+ket
	pron	<1J^Gkit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. of a public official, committee, etc.
	def	to go on a junket.
junketer	sub
	head	junket
	syl	jun+ket+er
	pos	n.
junketter	sub
	head	junket
	or	junketeer
	syl	jun+ket+ter
	pos	n.
junketeer	sub
	head	junket
	or	junketter
	syl	jun+ke+1teer
	pos	n.
junky	alt
	head	junkie
	or	junkie
	syl	junk:y
	pron	<1J^Gki>
	pos	n.
junkies	infl
	head	junkie
	syl	junk:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
junkie	0.
	or	junky
	syl	junk:ie
	pron	<1J^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {drug addict}, esp. one who injects heroin into himself.
junkmen	infl
	head	junkman
	syl	junk+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
junkman	0.
	syl	junk+man
	pron	<1J^Gk2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {rag-and-bone man}.
junk shop	1.
	syl	junk shop
	pos	n.
	def	a shop selling miscellaneous secondhand goods.
junk shop	2.
	syl	junk shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a shop selling antiques.
junkyard	0.
	syl	junk+yard
	pron	<1J^Gk2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where junk is stored or collected for sale.
Juno	H1.1.
	syl	Ju:no
	pron	<1Ju:n*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman tradition
	def	the queen of the Olympian gods. Greek counterpart: {Hera}.
Juno	H1.2.
	syl	Ju:no
	pron	<1Ju:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman of stately bearing and regal beauty.
Juno	H2.0.
	syl	Ju:no
	pron	<1Ju:n*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the fourth largest known asteroid (approximate diameter 240 kilometres) and one of the four brightest.
Junoesque	0.
	syl	Ju+no+esque
	pron	<2Ju:n*u1esk>
	pos	adj.
	def	having stately bearing and regal beauty like the goddess Juno.
junr	alt
	head	Junr
	or	Junr
	syl	junr.
Junr	0.
	or	junr
	syl	Junr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	junior.
junta	ety	C17: from Spanish: council, from Latin junctus joined, from jungere to #7join 
junta	1.
	syl	jun+ta
	pron	<1Junt*>, <1J^n->, U.S. <1hunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of military officers holding the power in a country, esp. after a coup d'*'etat.
junta	2.
	syl	jun+ta
	pron	<1Junt*>, <1J^n->, U.S. <1hunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {junto}. a small group of men; cabal, faction, or clique.
junta	3.
	syl	jun+ta
	pron	<1Junt*>, <1J^n->, U.S. <1hunt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative or executive council in some parts of Latin America.
junto	ety	C17: variant of #7junta 
juntos	infl
	head	junto
	syl	jun+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
junto	0.
	syl	jun+to
	pron	<1Junt*u>, <1J^n->
	pos	n.
	def	a cabal, faction, or clique; junta.
Jupiter	H1.0.
	syl	Ju:pi:ter
	pron	<1Ju:pit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman tradition
	def	the king and ruler of the Olympian gods. Greek counterpart: {Zeus}.
Jupiter	H2.0.
	syl	Ju+pi+ter
	pron	<1Ju:pit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the planets and the fifth from the sun. It has 12 satellites and is surrounded by a system of swirling cloud belts at a temperature of about -130?%C. Mean distance from sun: 778 million km; period of revolution around sun: 11.86 years; period of axial rotation: 9.83 hours; diameter and mass: 11.2 and 317.9 times that of earth respectively.
jupon	ety	C15: from Old French, from Old French jupe; see #7jumper %1
jupon	0.
	syl	ju+pon
	pron	<1Zu:pon>
	pos	n.
	def	a short close-fitting sleeveless padded garment, used in the late 14th and early 15th centuries with armour. Also called: {gipon}.
jura	0.
	syl	ju:ra
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {jus}.
Jura	1.
	syl	Ju:ra
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W France, in Franche-Comt*'e region. Capital: Lons-le-Saunier. Pop.: 247370 (1975). Area: 5055 sq. km (1971 sq. miles).
Jura	2.
	syl	Ju:ra
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the W coast of Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides, separated from the mainland by the {Sound of Jura}. Pop.: (with Colonsay) 343 (1971). Area: 381 sq. km (147 sq. miles).
Jura	3.
	syl	Ju:ra
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in W central Europe, between the Rivers Rhine and Rh*^one: mostly in E France, extending into W Switzerland.
Jura	4.
	syl	Ju:ra
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a range of mountains in the NE quadrant of the moon lying on the N border of the Mare Imbrium.
jural	ety	C17: from Latin i*_us law+-#7al %1 &- #!ju+ral+ly adv.
jural	1.
	syl	ju+ral
	pron	<1Ju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to law or to the administration of justice.
jural	2.
	syl	ju+ral
	pron	<1Ju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rights and obligations.
Jurassic	ety	C19: from French jurassique, after the J#7ura (Mountains)
Jurassic	1.
	syl	Ju+ras+sic
	pron	<Ju1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the second period of the Mesozoic era, between the Triassic and Cretaceous periods, lasting for 45 million years during which dinosaurs and ammonites flourished.
the	2.
	head	Jurassic
	syl	the.
	def	the Jurassic period or rock system.
jurat	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin j*_ur*_atus one who has been sworn, from Latin j*_ur*_are to swear
jurat	1.
	syl	ju+rat
	pron	<1Ju*r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a statement at the foot of an affidavit, naming the parties, stating when, where, and before whom it was sworn, etc.
jurat	2.
	syl	ju+rat
	pron	<1Ju*r@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a municipal officer of the Cinque Ports, having a similar position to that of an alderman.
jurat	3.
	syl	ju+rat
	pron	<1Ju*r@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France and the Channel Islands
	def	a magistrate.
juratory	0.
	syl	ju+ra+to:ry
	pron	<1Ju*r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	of, relating to, or expressed in an oath.
Jur D	ety	Latin: Juris Doctor 
Jur D	0.
	syl	Jur. D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Law.
jurel	ety	C18: from Spanish, from Catalan sorell, from Late Latin saurus horse mackerel, from Greek sauros lizard
jurel	0.
	syl	ju+rel
	pron	<hu:1rel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several carangid food fishes of the genus of warm American Atlantic waters.
juridical	ety	C16: from Latin j*_uridicus, from i*_us law+ dicere to say
juridic	alt
	head	juridical
	or	juridical
	syl	ju+rid+ic
	pos	adj.
juridical	0.
	or	juridic
	syl	ju+rid:i+cal
	pron	<Ju1ridikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to law, to the administration of justice, or to the office or function of a judge; legal.
juridically	sub
	head	juridical
	syl	ju+1rid:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
juridical days	0.
	syl	ju+rid:i+cal days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	days on which the courts are in session. Compare {dies non}.
jurisconsult	ety	C17: from Latin j*_uris consultus; see #7jus, consult 
jurisconsult	1.
	syl	ju+ris+con+sult
	pron	<2Ju*ris1kons^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to advise on legal matters.
jurisconsult	2.
	syl	ju+ris+con+sult
	pron	<2Ju*ris1kons^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a master of jurisprudence.
jurisdiction	ety	C13: from Latin j*_urisdicti*_o administration of justice; see #7jus, diction 
jurisdiction	1.
	syl	ju+ris+dic+tion
	pron	<2Ju*ris1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or power to administer justice and to apply laws.
jurisdiction	2.
	syl	ju+ris+dic+tion
	pron	<2Ju*ris1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise or extent of such right or power.
jurisdiction	3.
	syl	ju+ris+dic+tion
	pron	<2Ju*ris1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	power or authority in general.
jurisdictional	sub
	head	jurisdiction
	syl	ju+ris+1dic+tion+al
	pos	adj.
jurisdictionally	sub
	head	jurisdiction
	syl	ju+ris+1dic+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
jurisdictive	sub
	head	jurisdiction
	syl	ju+ris+1dic+tive
	pos	adj.
jurisp	0.
	syl	jurisp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	jurisprudence.
jurisprudence	ety	C17: from Latin j*_uris pr*_udentia; see #7jus, prudence 
jurisprudence	1.
	syl	ju+ris+pru+dence
	pron	<2Ju*ris1pru:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or phi?!losophy of law.
jurisprudence	2.
	syl	ju+ris+pru+dence
	pron	<2Ju*ris1pru:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or body of law.
jurisprudence	3.
	syl	ju+ris+pru+dence
	pron	<2Ju*ris1pru:dNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of law.
	exam	1	medical jurisprudence.
jurisprudential	sub
	head	jurisprudence
	syl	ju+ris+pru+den+tial
	pron	<2Ju*rispru:1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
jurisprudentially	sub
	head	jurisprudence
	syl	ju+ris+pru+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
jurisprudent	1.
	syl	ju+ris+pru+dent
	pron	<2Ju*ris1pru:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilled in jurisprudence or versed in the principles of law.
jurisprudent	2.
	syl	ju+ris+pru+dent
	pron	<2Ju*ris1pru:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a jurisprudent person.
jurist	ety	C15: from French juriste, from Medieval Latin j*_urista; see #7jus 
jurist	1.
	syl	ju+rist
	pron	<1Ju*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person versed in the science of law, esp. Roman or civil law.
jurist	2.
	syl	ju+rist
	pron	<1Ju*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer on legal subjects.
jurist	3.
	syl	ju+rist
	pron	<1Ju*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or graduate of law.
jurist	4.
	syl	ju+rist
	pron	<1Ju*rist>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a lawyer.
juristical	alt
	head	juristic
	or	juristic
	syl	ju+ris+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
juristic	1.
	or	juristical
	syl	ju+ris+tic
	pron	<Ju1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to jurists.
juristic	2.
	or	juristical
	syl	ju+ris+tic
	pron	<Ju1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the study of law or the legal profession.
juristically	sub
	head	juristic
	syl	ju+1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
juristic act	1.
	syl	ju+ris+tic act
	pos	n.
	def	a proceeding designed to have a legal effect.
juristic act	2.
	syl	ju+ris+tic act
	pos	n.
	def	an act by an individual aimed at altering, terminating, or otherwise affecting a legal right.
juror	ety	C14: from Anglo-French jurour, from Old French jurer to take an oath, from Latin j*_ur*_are 
juror	1.
	syl	ju+ror
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a jury.
juror	2.
	syl	ju+ror
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose name is included on a panel from which a jury is selected.
juror	3.
	syl	ju+ror
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes an oath.
Juru'a	0.
	syl	Ju+ru*'a
	pron	Portuguese <Zu1rwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in South America, rising in E central Peru and flowing northeast across NW Brazil to join the Amazon. Length: 1900 km (1200 miles).
jury	ety	C14: from Old French juree, from jurer to swear; see #7juror 
juries	infl
	head	jury
	syl	ju:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jury	H1.1.
	syl	ju:ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of twelve people sworn to deliver a true verdict according to the evidence upon a case presented in a court of law. See also {grand jury, petit jury}.
jury	H1.2.
	syl	ju:ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of persons appointed to judge a competition and award prizes.
jury	ety	C17: of unknown origin
jury	H2.0.
	syl	ju:ry
	pron	<1Ju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly nautical. in combination
	def	makeshift.
	exam	1	jury-rigged.
jury box	0.
	syl	ju:ry box
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure where the jury sit in court.
jurymen	infl
	head	juryman
	syl	ju:ry+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
juryman	0.
	syl	ju:ry+man
	pron	<1Ju*rim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a jury.
jury process	0.
	syl	ju:ry pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	the writ used to summon jurors.
jury-rigged	0.
	syl	ju:ry-rigged
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	set up in a makeshift manner, usually as a result of the loss of regular gear.
jus	ety	Latin: law
jura	infl
	head	jus
	syl	ju:ra
	pron	<1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
jus	1.
	syl	jus
	pron	<J^s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a right, power, or authority.
jus	2.
	syl	jus
	pron	<J^s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	law in the abstract or as a system, as distinguished from specific enactments.
just	alt
	head	jus
	or	jus
	syl	just.
jus	0.
	or	just
	syl	jus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	justice.
jus canonicum	ety	from Latin
jus canonicum	0.
	syl	jus ca+no+ni+cum
	pron	<1J^s> <k*1nonik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	canon law.
jus civile	ety	from Latin
jus civile	1.
	syl	jus ci+vi+le
	pron	<1J^s> <si1vEli>
	pos	n.
	def	the civil law of the Roman state.
jus civile	2.
	syl	jus ci+vi+le
	pron	<1J^s> <si1vEli>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of law derived from the principles of this law. Compare {jus gentium, jus naturale}.
jus divinum	ety	from Latin
jus divinum	0.
	syl	jus di+vi+num
	pron	<1J^s> <di1vEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	divine law.
jus gentium	ety	from Latin
jus gentium	0.
	syl	jus gen+ti+um
	pron	<1J^s> <1Jenti*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	those rules of law common to all nations.
jus naturale	ety	from Latin
jus naturale	1.
	syl	jus na+tu+ra+le
	pron	<1J^s> <2n@tju1rAli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	usage	originally
	def	a system of law based on fundamental ideas of right and wrong; natural law.
jus naturale	2.
	syl	jus na+tu+ra+le
	pron	<1J^s> <2n@tju1rAli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	usage	in later usage
	def	another term for {jus gentium}.
jus sanguinis	ety	Latin, literally: law of blood
jus sanguinis	0.
	syl	jus san+gui+nis
	pron	<1J^s> <1s@Ggwinis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the principle that a person's nationality at birth is the same as that of his natural parents. Compare {jus soli}.
jussive	ety	C19: from Latin j*_ussus ordered, from jub*_ere to command
jussive	0.
	syl	jus+sive
	pron	<1J^siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for { {imperative} (sense 3)}.
jus soli	ety	from Latin, literally: law of soil
jus soli	0.
	syl	jus so:li
	pron	<1J^s> <1s*ulI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the territory within which he was born. Compare {jus sanguinis}.
just	ety	C14: from Latin j*_ustus righteous, from j*_us justice &- #!just+ly adv. &- #!just+ness n.
just	1.a.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	fair or impartial in action or judgment.
just	1.b.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the just.
just	2.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to high moral standards; honest.
just	3.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	consistent with justice.
	exam	1	a just action.
just	4.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	rightly applied or given; deserved.
	exam	1	a just reward.
just	5.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	legally valid; lawful.
	exam	1	a just inheritance.
just	6.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-founded; reasonable.
	exam	1	just criticism.
just	7.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	correct, accurate, or true.
	exam	1	a just account.
just	8.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	used with forms of to indicate an action performed in the very recent past.
	exam	1	I have just closed the door.
just	9.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	at this very instant.
	exam	1	he's just coming in to land.
just	10.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	no more than; merely; only.
	exam	1	just an ordinary car.
just	11.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	exactly; precisely.
	exam	1	that's just what I mean.
just	12.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	by a small margin; barely.
	exam	1	he just got there in time.
just	14.a.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the point of starting (to do something).
just	14.b.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	very nearly; almost.
	exam	1	I've just about had enough.
jusecond	infl
	head	just
	or	minute
	syl	jusecond
minute	infl
	head	just
	or	jusecond
	syl	minute.
just a moment	15.
	head	just
	syl	just a moment
	def	an expression requesting the hearer to wait or pause for a brief period of time.
just	16.a.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	an expression of complete agreement or of unwillingness to dissent.
just	16.b.
	syl	just
	pron	<J^st>, <unstressed> <J*st>
	pos	adv.
	def	conforming precisely to a required standard.
justice	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin j*_ustitia, from justus #7just 
justice	1.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or fact of being just.
justice	2.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the moral principle that determines the fairness of actions, etc.
justice	3.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	the administration of law according to prescribed and accepted principles.
justice	4.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to the law; legal validity.
justice	5.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	a judge of the Supreme Court of Judicature.
justice	6.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {justice of the peace}.
justice	7.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	good reason (esp. in the phrase {with justice) }.
	exam	1	he was disgusted by their behaviour, and with justice.
justice	8.a.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	to show to full advantage.
	exam	1	the picture did justice to her beauty.
justice	8.b.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	to show full appreciation of by action.
	exam	1	he did justice to the meal.
justice	8.c.
	syl	jus+tice
	pron	<1J^stis>
	pos	n.
	def	to treat or judge fairly.
do oneself justice	9.
	head	justice
	syl	do oneself justice.
	def	to make full use of one's abilities.
bring to justice	10.
	head	justice
	syl	bring to justice.
	def	to capture, try, and usually punish (a criminal, outlaw, etc.).
justice court	0.
	syl	jus+tice court
	pos	n.
	def	an inferior court presided over by a justice of the peace.
justice of the peace	0.
	syl	jus+tice of the peace
	pos	n.
	def	a lay magistrate, appointed by the crown or acting whose function is to preserve the peace in his area, try summarily such cases as are within his jurisdiction, and perform miscellaneous administrative duties.
justiceship	0.
	syl	jus+tice+ship
	pron	<1J^stis2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or office of a justice.
justiciable	1.
	syl	jus+ti+ci+a:ble
	pron	<J^1stiSi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being determined by a court of law.
justiciable	2.
	syl	jus+ti+ci+a:ble
	pron	<J^1stiSi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be brought before a court for trial; subject to jurisdiction.
justiciability	sub
	head	justiciable
	syl	jus+2ti+ci+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
justiciar	0.
	syl	jus+ti+ci+ar
	pron	<J^1stiSi2a:>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	the chief political and legal officer from the time of William I to that of Henry III, who deputized for the king in his absence and presided over the kings' courts. Also called: {justiciary}.
justiciarship	sub
	head	justiciar
	syl	jus+1ti+ci+ar+2ship
	pos	n.
justiciary	1.
	syl	jus+ti+ci+ar:y
	pron	<J^1stiSi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the administration of justice.
justiciaries	infl
	head	justiciary
	syl	jus+ti+ci+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
justiciary	2.
	syl	jus+ti+ci+ar:y
	pron	<J^1stiSi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer or administrator of justice; judge.
justiciary	3.
	syl	jus+ti+ci+ar:y
	pron	<J^1stiSi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {justiciar}.
justifiable	0.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+a:ble
	pron	<1J^sti2fI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being justified; understandable.
justifiability	sub
	head	justifiable
	or	justifiableness
	syl	jus+ti+2fi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
justifiableness	sub
	head	justifiable
	or	justifiability
	syl	jus+ti+2fi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
justifiably	sub
	head	justifiable
	syl	jus+ti+2fi+a:bly
	pos	adv.
justifiable homicide	0.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+a:ble hom:i+cide
	pos	n.
	def	lawful killing, as in the execution of a death sentence.
justification	1.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2J^stifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	reasonable grounds for complaint, defence, etc.
justification	2.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2J^stifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of justifying; proof, vindication, or exculpation.
justification	3.a.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2J^stifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of justifying.
justification	3.b.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2J^stifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of being justified or the condition of having been justified.
justificative	alt
	head	justificatory
	or	justificatory
	syl	jus+ti+fi+ca+tive
	pron	<1J^stifi2kAtiv>
	pos	adj.
justificatory	0.
	or	justificative
	syl	jus+ti+fi+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1J^stifi2kAt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as justification or capable of justifying; vindicatory.
justify	ety	C14: from Old French justifier, from Latin justific*_are, from j*_ustus #7just #7+ facere to make
justifies	infl
	head	justify
	syl	jus+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
justifying	infl
	head	justify
	syl	jus+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
justified	infl
	head	justify
	syl	jus+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
justify	1.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to prove or see to be just or valid; vindicate.
	exam	1	he was certainly justified in taking the money.
justify	2.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to show to be reasonable; warrant or substantiate.
	exam	1	his behaviour justifies our suspicion.
justify	3.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to declare or show to be free from blame or guilt; absolve.
justify	4.a.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to show good reason in court for (some action taken).
justify	4.b.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to show adequate grounds for doing (that with which a person is charged).
	exam	1	to justify a libel.
justify	5.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to adjust the spaces between words in (a line of type) so that it is of the required length or (of a line of type) to fit exactly.
justify	6.a.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Protestant theol.
	def	to account or declare righteous by the imputation of Christ's merits to the sinner.
justify	6.b.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	R.C. theol.
	def	to change from sinfulness to righteousness by the transforming effects of grace.
justify	7.
	syl	jus+ti+fy
	pron	<1J^sti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to prove (a person) to have sufficient means to act as surety, etc., or (of a person) to qualify to provide bail or surety.
justifier	sub
	head	justify
	syl	jus+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
justifyingly	sub
	head	justify
	syl	jus+ti+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Justinian I	0.
	syl	Jus:tin:i:an I
	pron	<J^1stini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	called Latin name 483-565 #7a.d., Byzantine emperor (527-565). He recovered North Africa, SE Spain, and Italy, largely owing to the brilliance of generals such as Belisarius. He sponsored the Justinian Code.
Justinian Code	0.
	syl	Jus+tin+i:an Code
	pos	n.
	def	the codification of Roman law made by order of Justinian I. See {Corpus Juris Civilis}.
Saint	infl
	head	Justin Martyr
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Justin Martyr	0.
	syl	Jus:tin Mar:tyr
	pron	<1J^stin>
	pos	n.
	def	??100-??165 #7a.d., Christian apologist and philosopher. Feast day: April 14.
just intonation	0.
	syl	just in+to+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a form of tuning employing the pitch intervals of the untempered natural scale, sometimes employed in the playing of the violin, cello, etc.
justle	0.
	syl	jus+tle
	pron	<1J^sL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {jostle}.
justlement	sub
	head	justle
	syl	jus+tle+ment
	pos	n.
justler	sub
	head	justle
	syl	jus+tler
	pos	n.
just noticeable difference	0.
	syl	just no+tice+a:ble dif+fer+ence
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the smallest detectable difference between two stimuli. Abbrev.: {j.n.d}.
jut	ety	C16: variant of #7jet %1
juts	infl
	head	jut
	syl	juts
	pos	vb.
jutting	infl
	head	jut
	syl	jut+ting
	pos	vb.
jutted	infl
	head	jut
	syl	jut+ted.
	pos	vb.
jut	1.
	syl	jut
	pron	<J^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to stick out or overhang beyond the surface or main part; protrude or project.
jut	2.
	syl	jut
	pron	<J^t>
	pos	n.
	def	something that juts out.
juttingly	sub
	head	jut
	syl	jut+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
jute	ety	C18: from Bengali jhuto, from Sanskrit j*_uta braid of hair, matted hair
jute	1.
	syl	jute
	pron	<Ju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Old World tropical yellow-flowered herbaceous plants, or cultivated for their strong fibre: family
jute	2.
	syl	jute
	pron	<Ju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	this fibre, used in making sacks, rope, etc.
Jute	0.
	syl	Jute
	pron	<Ju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of various Germanic tribes, some of whom invaded England in the 6th century #7a.d., settling in Kent.
Jutish	1.
	syl	Jut+ish
	pron	<1Ju:tiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Jutes.
Jutish	2.
	syl	Jut+ish
	pron	<1Ju:tiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Kentish}.
Jutland	0.
	syl	Jut+land
	pron	<1J^tl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of N Europe: forms the continental portion of Denmark and geographically includes the N part of the West German province of Schleswig-Holstein, while politically it includes only the mainland of Denmark and the islands north of Limfjorden; an indecisive naval battle was fought off its NW coast in 1916 between the British and German fleets. Danish name: {Jylland}.
Jutlander	sub
	head	Jutland
	syl	Jut+land+er
	pos	n.
juvenal	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nal
	pron	<1Ju:vinL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {{juvenile} (sense 4).}
Juvenal	0.
	syl	Ju:ve:nal
	pron	<1Ju:vinL>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??60-??140 #7a.d., Roman satirist. In his 16 verse satires, he denounced the vices of imperial Rome.
juvenescence	1.
	syl	ju+ve:nes+cence
	pron	<2Ju:vi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	youth or immaturity.
juvenescence	2.
	syl	ju+ve:nes+cence
	pron	<2Ju:vi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of growing from childhood to youth.
juvenescence	3.
	syl	ju+ve:nes+cence
	pron	<2Ju:vi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	restoration of youth; rejuvenation.
juvenescent	ety	C19: from Latin juven*_escere to grow up, regain strength, from juvenis youthful
juvenescent	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nes+cent
	pron	<2Ju:vi1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming or being young or youthful.
juvenile	ety	C17: from Latin juven*_ilis youthful, from juvenis young
juvenile	1.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	young, youthful, or immature.
juvenile	2.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable or designed for young people.
	exam	1	juvenile pas?!times.
juvenile	3.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	not yet fully mature.
juvenile	4.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting young birds that have developed their first plumage of adult feathers. {~}
juvenile	5.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	a juvenile person, animal, or plant.
juvenile	6.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	an actor who performs youthful roles.
juvenile	7.
	syl	ju+ve:nile
	pron	<1Ju:vi2nIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	a book intended for young readers.
juvenilely	sub
	head	juvenile
	syl	ju+ve:2nile+ly
	pos	adv.
juvenile court	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nile court
	pos	n.
	def	a court that deals with juvenile offenders and children beyond parental control or in need of care.
juvenile delinquency	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nile de+lin+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	antisocial or criminal conduct by juvenile delinquents.
juvenile delinquent	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nile de+lin+quent
	pos	n.
	def	a child or young person guilty of some offence, act of vandalism, or antisocial behaviour or whose conduct is beyond parental control and who may be brought before a juvenile court.
juvenile hormone	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nile hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone, secreted by insects from a pair of glands behind the brain, that promotes the growth of larval characteristics and inhibits metamorphosis.
juvenilia	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: youthful things; see #7juvenile 
juvenilia	0.
	syl	ju+ve:nil:i:a
	pron	<2Ju:vi1nili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	works of art, literature, or music produced in youth or adolescence, before the artist, author, or composer has formed a mature style.
juvenilities	infl
	head	juvenility
	syl	ju+ve:nil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
juvenility	1.
	syl	ju+ve:nil+i:ty
	pron	<2Ju:vi1niliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being juvenile, esp. of being immature.
juvenility	2.
	syl	ju+ve:nil+i:ty
	pron	<2Ju:vi1niliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a juvenile act or manner.
juvenility	3.
	syl	ju+ve:nil+i:ty
	pron	<2Ju:vi1niliti>
	pos	n.
	def	juveniles collectively.
juxtapose	ety	C19: back formation from juxtaposition, from Latin juxta next to+#7position 
juxtapose	0.
	syl	jux+ta+pose
	pron	<2J^kst*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place close together or side by side.
juxtaposition	sub
	head	juxtapose
	syl	jux+ta+po+1si+tion
	pos	n.
juxtapositional	sub
	head	juxtapose
	syl	jux+ta+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
JWV	0.
	syl	J.W.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Jewish War Veterans.
Jylland	0.
	syl	Jyl+land
	pron	< 1jylan>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for {Jutland. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
jube	ety	C20: shortened from #7jujube  ********************************************************************** Also called: Judas. the ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** as in administering a caution to a person under arrest. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** using jump leads.
jube	H2.0.
	syl	jube
	pron	<Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	any jelly-like sweet.
jube	H2.1.
	syl	jube
	pron	<Ju:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.; Draughts.
	def	to capture (an ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** in an ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
jungle juice	1.
	syl	jun+gle juice
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for alcoholic liquor, esp. home-made liquor.
jungle juice	2.
	syl	jun+gle juice
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a slang name for {kerosene}. a group of military ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** twelve people ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
justifiable homicide	0.
	syl	jus+ti+fi+a:ble hom:i+cide
	pos	n.
	def	lawful killing, as in the execution of a death sentence. ********************************************************************** change from sinfulness to righteousness by the transforming effects of grace. ********************************************************************** person. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** comply; rebel, esp. collectively. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** expression ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Nautical. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** $D. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
John Paul I	0.
	syl	John Paul I
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1912-78, pope (1978) whose brief 33-day reign was characterized by a simpler less pompous papal style and anticipated an emphasis on pastoral rather than administrative priorities.
John Paul II	0.
	syl	John Paul II
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1920, pope since 1978, born in Poland: the first non-Italian to be elected since 1522. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** necessary, routine, and menial work.
John Paul II	1.
	syl	John Paul II
	pos	n.
	def	the ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
 	2.
	head	John Paul II
	syl	********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
	def	to ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** nervous or apprehensive. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
junior lightweight	0.a.
	syl	jun+ior light+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 126-130 pounds (57-59 kg).
junior lightweight	0.b.
	syl	jun+ior light+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a junior-lightweight bout.
junior middleweight	0.a.
	syl	jun+ior mid:dle+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 147-154 pounds (66.5-70 kg).
junior middleweight	0.b.
	syl	jun+ior mid:dle+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; the junior-middleweight championship.
	def	Compare {light middleweight. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
junior welterweight	0.a.
	syl	jun+ior wel+ter+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 135-140 pounds (61-63.5 kg).
junior welterweight	0.b.
	syl	jun+ior wel+ter+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a junior-welterweight fight.
	def	Compare {light welterweight. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** 3): ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
Jimmy Woodser	1.
	syl	Jim+my Wood+ser
	pron	<2Jimi> <1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a man who drinks by himself.
Jimmy Woodser	2.
	syl	Jim+my Wood+ser
	pron	<2Jimi> <1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a drink taken alone. **********************************************************************
Jimmy Woodser	1.
	syl	Jim+my Wood+ser
	pron	<2Jimi> <1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a man who drinks by himself.
Jimmy Woodser	2.
	syl	Jim+my Wood+ser
	pron	<2Jimi> <1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a drink taken alone. **********************************************************************
K	alt
	head	k
	or	k
	syl	K
	pron	<kA>
	pos	n.
k's	infl
	head	k
	syl	k's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
K's	infl
	head	k
	or	Ks
	syl	K's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ks	infl
	head	k
	or	K's
	syl	Ks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
k	1.
	or	K
	syl	k
	pron	<kA>
	pos	n.
	def	the 11th letter and 8th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
k	2.
	or	K
	syl	k
	pron	<kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless velar stop, as in
k	1.
	syl	k
	qual	symbol for:
	def	kilo(s).
k	2.
	syl	k
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	the unit vector along the axis.
K	ety	from New Latin kalium 
K	ety	from #7kilo -
K	1.
	syl	K
	qual	symbol for:
	def	kelvin(s).
K	2.
	syl	K
	qual	symbol for:; Chess.
	def	king.
K	3.
	syl	K
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	potassium.
K	4.
	syl	K
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	kaon.
K	5.
	syl	K
	qual	symbol for:
	def	one thousand.
K	6.
	syl	K
	qual	symbol for:; Computer technol.
	def	a unit of 1024 words, bytes, or bits. {~$D}. Cambodia.
k	alt
	head	K
	or	K
	syl	k.
K	1.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	not cap.
	def	karat.
K	2.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	king.
K	3.a.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	kip.
K	3.b.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	kopeck.
K	3.c.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	krona.
K	3.d.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	krone.
K	4.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	knight.
K	5.
	or	k
	syl	K.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	cap.
	def	K*"ochel: indicating the serial number in the catalogue (1862) of the works of Mozart made by Ludwig von K*"ochel, 1800-77.
K	0.
	syl	K2
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N India, in N Kashmir in the Karakoram Range: the second highest mountain in the world. Height: 8610 m (28250 ft.). Also called: {Godwin Austen, Dapsang}.
ka	ety	from Egyptian
ka	0.
	syl	ka
	pron	<ka:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	an attendant spirit supposedly dwelling as a vital force in a man or statue.
Kaaba	ety	from Arabic ka`bah, from ka`b cube
Caaba	alt
	head	Kaaba
	or	Kaaba
	syl	Caa+ba
	pron	<1ka:b*>
	pos	n.
Kaaba	0.
	or	Caaba
	syl	Kaa+ba
	pron	<1ka:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cube-shaped building in Mecca, the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine, into which is built the black stone believed to have been given by Gabriel to Abraham. Muslims turn in its direction when praying.
kab	0.
	syl	kab
	pron	<k@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {cab%2.}}
kabaka	ety	C19: from Luganda
kabaka	0.
	syl	ka+ba+ka
	pron	<ka1baka>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the former rulers of the Baganda people of S Uganda.
Kabalega Falls	0.
	syl	Ka+ba+le:ga Falls
	pron	<2ka:b*1lAg*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	rapids on the lower Victoria Nile, about 35 km (22 miles) east of Lake Albert, where the Nile drops 120 m (400 ft.).
kabaragoya	ety	perhaps Taga?!log
kabaragoya	0.
	syl	ka+ba+ra+go+ya
	pron	<k*2ba:r*1g*uj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large monitor lizard, of SE Asia: it grows to a length of three metres. Also called: {Malayan monitor}.
Kabardino-Balkar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ka+bar:di:no-Bal:kar Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<2k@b*1dEn*u2b@lk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the N side of the Caucasus Mountains. Capital: Nalchik. Pop.: 588203 (1970). Area: 12500 sq. km (4825 sq. miles).
kabala	alt
	head	kabbala
	or	kabbala
	syl	ka+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
kabbala	0.
	or	kabala
	syl	kab+ba+la
	pron	<k*1ba:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {cabbala}.
kabbalism	sub
	head	kabbala
	or	kabalism
	syl	kab+ba+lism
	pron	<1k@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
kabalism	sub
	head	kabbala
	or	kabbalism
	syl	kab:a+lism
	pron	<1k@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
kabbalist	sub
	head	kabbala
	or	kabalist
	syl	kab+ba+list
	pos	n.
kabalist	sub
	head	kabbala
	or	kabbalist
	syl	kab:a+list
	pos	n.
kabbalistic	sub
	head	kabbala
	or	kabalistic
	syl	kab+ba+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
kabalistic	sub
	head	kabbala
	or	kabbalistic
	syl	kab:a+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
kabob	0.
	syl	ka+bob
	pron	<k*1bob>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kebab}.
kabuki	ety	Japanese, from kabu music and dancing + ki art
kabuki	0.
	syl	ka+bu+ki
	pron	<k*1bu:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of Japanese drama based on popular legends and characterized by elaborate costumes, stylized acting, and the use of male actors for all roles. See also { {No%1}}.
Kabul	1.
	syl	Ka+bul
	pron	<k*1bul>, <1kc:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Afghanistan, in the northeast of the country at an altitude of 1800 m (5900 ft.) on the {Kabul River} : over 3000 years old, with a strategic position command?!ing passes through the Hindu Kush and main routes to the Khyber Pass; destroyed and rebuilt many times; capital of the Mogul Empire from 1504 until 1738 and of Afghanistan from 1773; university (1932). Pop.: 318094 (1971 est.).
Kabul	2.
	syl	Ka+bul
	pron	<k*1bul>, <1kc:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Afghanistan and Pakistan, rising in the Hindu Kush and flowing east into the Indus at Attock, Pakistan. Length: 700 km (435 miles).
Kabyle	ety	C19: from Arabic qab*_a'il, plural of qab*_ilah tribe
Kabyles	infl
	head	Kabyle
	or	Kabyle
	syl	Ka+byles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kabyle	infl
	or	Kabyles
	syl	Ka+byle
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kabyle	1.
	syl	Ka+byle
	pron	<k*1bIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Berber people inhabiting the E Atlas Mountains in Tunisia and Algeria.
Kabyle	2.
	syl	Ka+byle
	pron	<k*1bIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Berber spoken by this people.
kachang puteh	ety	from Malay, literally: white beans
kachang puteh	0.
	syl	ka+chang pu+teh
	pron	<1kaCaG> <pu:1tA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	roasted or fried nuts or beans.
kachina	ety	from Hopi qa*vcina supernatural
kachina	0.
	syl	ka+chi+na
	pron	<k*1CEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the supernatural beings believed by the Hopi Indians to be the ancestors of living humans.
J'anos	infl
	head	K'adar
	syl	J*'a:nos
	pron	<1ja:noS>
	pos	n.
K'adar	0.
	syl	K*'a:dar
	pron	<1ka:da:r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, Hungarian statesman; Communist prime minister of Hungary (1956-58; 1961-65) and first secretary of the Communist Party since 1965.
Kaddish	ety	C17: from Aramaic qadd*_ish holy
Kaddishim	infl
	head	Kaddish
	syl	Kad+di+shim
	pron	<k@1diSim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kaddish	1.
	syl	Kad+dish
	pron	<1k@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Jewish liturgical prayer consisting of a doxology of three to six verses.
Kaddish	2.
	syl	Kad+dish
	pron	<1k@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of this prayer used on the anniversary of a death and during the eleven-month period of mourning after a death.
kadis	infl
	head	kadi
	syl	ka:dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kadi	0.
	syl	ka:di
	pron	<1ka:di>, <1kAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cadi}.
Kadiyevka	0.
	syl	Ka+di+yev+ka
	pron	Russian <1kadijifk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR in the Donbass: coal-mining centre. Pop.: 141000 (1975 est.).
Kaduna	1.
	syl	Ka+du+na
	pron	<k*1du:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N Nigeria. Capital: Kaduna. Pop.: 4098305 (1976 est.). Area: 68989 sq. km (26631 sq. miles). Former name (until 1976): {North-Central State}.
Kaduna	2.
	syl	Ka+du+na
	pron	<k*1du:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Nigeria, capital of Kaduna state on the {Kaduna River} (a principal tributary of the Niger). Pop.: 202000 (1975 est.).
Kaffir	ety	C19: from Arabic k*_afir infidel, from kafara to deny, refuse to believe
Kafir	alt
	head	Kaffir
	or	Kaffir
	syl	Kaf+ir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
Kaffirs	infl
	head	Kaffir
	or	Kafirs
	syl	Kaf+firs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kaffir	infl
	or	Kafir
	syl	Kaf+fir
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kafirs	infl
	head	Kaffir
	or	Kaffirs
	syl	Kaf+irs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kafir	infl
	head	Kaffir
	or	Kaffir
	syl	Kaf+ir.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kaffir	1.a.
	or	Kafir
	syl	Kaf+fir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in southern Africa
	def	any Black African.
Kaffir	1.b.
	or	Kafir
	syl	Kaf+fir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Kaffir farming.
Kaffir	2.
	or	Kafir
	syl	Kaf+fir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {Xhosa} language.
Kaffir	3.
	or	Kafir
	syl	Kaf+fir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Offensive. among Muslims
	def	a non-Muslim or infidel.
kaffir beer	0.
	syl	kaf+fir beer
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	beer made from sorghum (kaffir corn) or millet.
kafir corn	alt
	head	kaffir corn
	or	kaffir corn
	syl	kaf+ir corn
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
kaffir corn	0.
	or	kafir corn
	syl	kaf+fir corn
	pos	n.
	def	a Southern African variety of sorghum, cultivated in dry regions for its grain and as fodder. Sometimes shortened to {kaffir} or (U.S.) {kafir}.
Kaffirs	0.
	syl	Kaf+firs
	pron	<1k@f*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	South African mining shares.
Kaffraria	0.
	syl	Kaf+frar:i:a
	pron	<k@1fre*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former region of South Africa, in E Cape Province: inhabited chiefly by the Kaffirs; British Kaffraria was a crown colony established in 1853 in the southwest of the region and annexed to Cape Colony in 1865.
Kaffrarian	sub
	head	Kaffraria
	syl	Kaf+1frar+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Kafir	ety	C19: from Arabic; see K#7affir 
Kafirs	infl
	head	Kafir
	or	Kafir
	syl	Kaf+irs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kafir	infl
	or	Kafirs
	syl	Kaf+ir.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kafir	1.
	syl	Kaf+ir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Nuri}.
Kafir	2.
	syl	Kaf+ir
	pron	<1k@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kaffir}.
Kafiristan	0.
	syl	Ka+fi+ri+stan
	pron	<2k@firi1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Nuristan}.
Franz	infl
	head	Kafka
	syl	Franz
	pos	n.
Kafka	0.
	syl	Kaf:ka
	pron	<1k@fk*>, Czech <1kafka>
	pos	n.
	usage	frants). 1883-1924, Czech novelist writing in German. In his two main novels; The Trial 1925
	def	and (1926), published posthumously against his wishes, he portrays man's fear, isolation, and bewilderment in a nightmarish dehumanized world. &- {Kaf@.ka+esque} (@!k@afk$$#!$esk)
kaftan	ety	C16: from Turkish qaft*_an 
caftan	alt
	head	kaftan
	or	kaftan
	syl	caf+tan
	pron	<1k@ft@n>, <-2ta:n>
	pos	n.
kaftan	1.
	or	caftan
	syl	kaf+tan
	pron	<1k@ft@n>, <-2ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a long coatlike garment, usually worn with a belt and made of rich fabric, worn in the East.
kaftan	2.
	or	caftan
	syl	kaf+tan
	pron	<1k@ft@n>, <-2ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation of this, worn, esp. by women, in the West, consisting of a loose dress with long wide sleeves.
Kagera	0.
	syl	Ka+ge:ra
	pron	<k@1ger*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Africa, rising in headstreams on the border between Tanzania and Rwanda and flowing east to Lake Victoria: the most remote headstream of the Nile and largest tributary of Lake Victoria. Length: about 480 km (300 miles).
Kagoshima	0.
	syl	Ka+go+shi+ma
	pron	<2ka:gc:1SEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on S Kyushu. Pop.: 443966 (1974 est.).
kagu	ety	native name in New Caledonia
kagu	0.
	syl	ka:gu
	pron	<1ka:gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a crested nocturnal bird, with a red bill and greyish plumage: occurs only in New Caledonia and is nearly extinct: family order (cranes, rails, etc.).
Herman	infl
	head	Kahn
	syl	Her:man.
	pos	n.
Kahn	0.
	syl	Kahn
	pron	<ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, U.S. mathematician and futurologist; director since 1961 of the Hudson Institute.
kaiak	0.
	syl	kai+ak
	pron	<1kI@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kayak}.
Kaieteur Falls	0.
	syl	Kai+e:teur Falls
	pron	<2kI*1tu*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a waterfall in Guyana, on the Potaro River. Height: 226 m (741 ft.). Width: about 107 m (350 ft.).
kaif	0.
	syl	kaif
	pron	<kIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kif}.
Kaifeng	0.
	syl	Kai+feng
	pron	<1kI1feG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in N Honan on the Yellow River: one of the oldest cities in China and its capital (as Pien-liang) from 907 to 1126. Pop.: 450000 (1970 est.).
kail	0.
	syl	kail
	pron	<kAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kale}.
kailyard	0.
	syl	kail+yard
	pron	<1kAl2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kaleyard}.
kain	0.
	syl	kain
	pron	<kAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a variant spelling of {cain}.
kainite	ety	C19: from German Kainit, from Greek kainos new+-{#7ite %1}
kainite	0.
	syl	kai+nite
	pron	<1kInIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white mineral consisting of potassium chloride and magnesium sulphate: a fertilizer and source of potassium salts. Formula: KCl.MgSO\4.3H\2O.
kainogenesis	0.
	syl	kai+no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2kIn*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {caenogenesis}.
kainogenetic	sub
	head	kainogenesis
	syl	kai+no+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2kIn*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
kainogenetically	sub
	head	kainogenesis
	syl	kai+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Kairwan	infl
	head	Kairouan
	or	Qairwan
	syl	Kair+wan
	pron	<kI*1wa:n>
	pos	n.
Qairwan	infl
	head	Kairouan
	or	Kairwan
	syl	Qair+wan
	pron	<kI*1wa:n>
	pos	n.
Kairouan	0.
	syl	Kair+ouan
	pron	French <ke1rw?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Tunisia: one of the holy cities of Islam; pilgrimage and trading centre. Pop.: 82229 (1969).
Kaiser	ety	C16: from German, ultimately from Latin Caesar emperor, from the cognomen of Gaius Julius C#7aesar 
Kaiser	H1.1.
	syl	Kai+ser
	pron	<1kIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	either German emperor, esp. Wilhelm II (1888-1918).
Kaiser	H1.2.
	syl	Kai+ser
	pron	<1kIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.; Obsolete.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any Austro-Hungarian emperor.
kaiserdom	sub
	head	Kaiser
	or	kaiserism
	syl	1kai+ser+dom
	pos	n.
kaiserism	sub
	head	Kaiser
	or	kaiserdom
	syl	1kai+ser+ism
	pos	n.
Georg	infl
	head	Kaiser
	syl	Ge:org
	pron	<1gA:crk>
	pos	n.
Kaiser	H2.0.
	syl	Kai:ser
	pron	German <1kIz*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1945, German expressionist dramatist.
Kaiserslautern	0.
	syl	Kai+sers+lau+tern
	pron	German <2kIzers1laut*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in S Rhineland-Palatinate. Pop.: 102450 (1974 est.).
kaka	ety	C18: from Maori, perhaps imitative of its call
kaka	0.
	syl	ka:ka
	pron	<1ka:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a green New Zealand parrot, with a long compressed bill.
kakapo	ety	C19: from Maori, literally: night kaka
kakapos	infl
	head	kakapo
	syl	ka+ka+pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kakapo	0.
	syl	ka+ka+po
	pron	<1ka:k*2p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a ground-living nocturnal parrot, of New Zealand, resembling an owl.
kakemono	ety	C19: from Japanese, from kake hanging+ mono thing
kakemonos	infl
	head	kakemono
	syl	ka+ke:mo+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kakemono	0.
	syl	ka+ke:mo+no
	pron	<2k@ki1m*un*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese paper or silk wall hanging, usually long and narrow, with a picture or inscription on it and a roller at the bottom.
kaki	ety	Japanese
kakis	infl
	head	kaki
	syl	ka:kis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kaki	0.
	syl	ka:ki
	pron	<1ka:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Japanese persimmon}.
kala-azar	0.
	syl	ka:la-a:zar
	pron	<2ka:l**1za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical infectious disease caused by the protozoan in the liver, spleen, etc., characterized by fever and weight loss; visceral leishmaniasis.
the	infl
	head	Kalahari
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Kalahari	0.
	syl	Ka+la+ha+ri
	pron	<2k@l*1ha:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive arid plateau of South Africa, South West Africa, and Botswana: inhabited by Bushmen. Also called: {Kalahari Desert}.
Kalamazoo	0.
	syl	Kal:a+ma+zoo
	pron	<2k@l*m*1zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Michigan, midway between Detroit and Chicago. Pop.: 85555 (1970).
Khelat	alt
	head	Kalat
	or	Kalat
	syl	Khe+lat
	pron	<k*1la:t>
	pos	n.
Kalat	0.
	or	Khelat
	syl	Ka+lat
	pron	<k*1la:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a division of SW Pakistan, in S Baluchistan: formerly a princely state ruled by the Khan of Kalat, which joined Pakistan in 1948. Capital: Kalat. Pop.: 156480 (1961). Area: 65610 sq. km (25332 sq. miles).
kale	ety	Old English c*_al; see #7cole 
kail	alt
	head	kale
	or	kale
	syl	kail
	pron	<kAl>
	pos	n.
kale	1.
	or	kail
	syl	kale
	pron	<kAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of cabbage, with crinkled leaves: used as a potherb. See also {collard}.
kale	2.
	or	kail
	syl	kale
	pron	<kAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a cabbage.
kale	3.
	or	kail
	syl	kale
	pron	<kAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	money. {~} Compare (for senses 1, 2) {sea kale}.
kaleidoscope	ety	C19: from Greek kalos beautiful+ eidos form+-#7scope 
kaleidoscope	1.
	syl	ka+lei+do+scope
	pron	<k*1lId*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical toy for producing symmetrical patterns by multiple reflections in inclined mirrors enclosed in a tube. Loose pieces of coloured glass, paper, etc., are placed in the tube between the mirrors and as this is turned, changing patterns are formed.
kaleidoscope	2.
	syl	ka+lei+do+scope
	pron	<k*1lId*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any complex pattern of frequently changing shapes and colours.
kaleidoscope	3.
	syl	ka+lei+do+scope
	pron	<k*1lId*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a complicated set of circumstances.
kaleidoscopic	sub
	head	kaleidoscope
	syl	ka+lei+do+scop+ic
	pron	<k*2lId*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
kaleidoscopically	sub
	head	kaleidoscope
	syl	ka+2lei+do+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
kalends	0.
	syl	kal+ends
	pron	<1k@lindz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {calends}.
Kalevala	ety	Finnish, from kaleva of a hero+ -la dwelling place, home
Kalevala	1.
	syl	Ka+le:va+la
	pron	<2ka:l*1va:l*>, Finnish <1kale2vala>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finnish legend.
	def	the land of the hero Kaleva, who performed legendary exploits.
Kalevala	2.
	syl	Ka+le:va+la
	pron	<2ka:l*1va:l*>, Finnish <1kale2vala>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finnish legend.
	def	the Finnish national epic in which these exploits are recounted, compiled by Elias L*"onnrot from folk poetry in 1835 to 1849.
kaleyard	ety	C19, literally: cabbage garden
kailyard	alt
	head	kaleyard
	or	kaleyard
	syl	kail+yard
	pron	<1kAl2ja:d>
	pos	n.
kaleyard	0.
	or	kailyard
	syl	kale+yard
	pron	<1kAl2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a vegetable garden.
kaleyard school	0.
	syl	kale+yard school
	pos	n.
	def	a group of writers who depicted the sentimental and homely aspects of life in the Scottish Lowlands from about 1880 to 1914. The best known contributor to the school was J. M. Barrie.
Kalgan	0.
	syl	Kal+gan
	pron	<1ka:l1ga:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Changchiakow}.
Kalgoorlie	0.
	syl	Kal+goor+lie
	pron	<k@l1gu*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Western Australia, adjoining the town of Boulder: a centre of the Coolgardie gold rushes of the early 1890s; declining gold resources superseded by the discovery of nickel ore in 1966. Pop.: 20784 (including Boulder) (1971).
kali	0.
	syl	kal:i
	pron	<1k@li>, <1kA->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {saltwort} (sense 1).}
Kali	0.
	syl	Ka:li
	pron	<1ka:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hindu goddess of destruction, consort of Siva. Her cult was characterized by savagery and cannibalism.
kalian	ety	C19: from Persian, from Arabic qaly*_an 
kalian	0.
	syl	kal+ian
	pron	<k@l1ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hookah}.
Kalidasa	0.
	syl	Ka:li:da:sa
	pron	<2k@li1da:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	??5th century #7a.d., Indian dramatist and poet, noted for his romantic verse drama
kalif	0.
	syl	ka+lif
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {caliph}.
Kalimantan	0.
	syl	Ka+li+man+tan
	pron	<2k@li1m@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Indonesian name for Borneo: applied to the Indonesian part of the island only, excluding the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak and the sultanate of Brunei. Pop.: 5152166 (1971).
Kalinin	H1.0.
	syl	Ka+li+nin
	pron	Russian <ka1linin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, at the confluence of the Volga and Tversta Rivers: chief port of the upper Volga, linked by canal with Moscow. Pop.: 389000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1932): {Tver}.
Mikhail Ivanovich	infl
	head	Kalinin
	syl	Mi:kha:il I:va:no:vich
	pron	<mi$xa1il> <i1van*viC>
	pos	n.
Kalinin	H2.0.
	syl	Ka:li:nin
	pron	Russian <ka1linin>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1946, Soviet statesman: titular head of state (1919-46); a founder of (1912).
Kaliningrad	0.
	syl	Ka+li+nin+grad
	pron	Russian <k*linin1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Soviet Union, on the Pregolya River: severely damaged in World War II as the chief German naval base on the Baltic; ceded to the Soviet Union in 1945 and is now its chief Baltic naval base. Pop.: 338000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1946): {K*"onigsberg}.
Kalisz	0.
	syl	Ka+lisz
	pron	Polish <1kaliS>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Poland, on an island in the Prosna River: textile industry. Pop.: 83600 (1972 est.). Ancient name: {Calissia}.
Kaliyuga	0.
	syl	Ka+li+yu+ga
	pron	<2ka:li1ju:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hindu mythology
	def	the fourth (present) age of the world, characterized by total decadence.
Kalmar	0.
	syl	Kal+mar
	pron	Swedish <1kalmar>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Sweden, partly on the mainland and partly on a small island in the {Sound of Kalmar}, opposite *"Oland: scene of the signing of the Union of Kalmar, which united Sweden, Denmark, and Norway into a single monarchy (1397-1523). Pop.: 52774 (1970).
kalmia	ety	C18: named after Peter Kalm (1715-79), Swedish botanist and pupil of Linnaeus
kalmia	0.
	syl	kal+mi:a
	pron	<1k@lmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen ericaceous shrub of the North American genus having showy clusters of white or pink flowers. See also: {mountain laurel}.
Kalmyk	alt
	head	Kalmuck
	or	Kalmuck
	syl	Kal+myk
	pron	<1k@lmik>
	pos	n.
Kalmucks	infl
	head	Kalmuck
	or	Kalmyks
	syl	Kal+mucks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kalmuck	infl
	or	Kalmyk
	syl	Kal+muck
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kalmyks	infl
	head	Kalmuck
	or	Kalmucks
	syl	Kal+myks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kalmyk	infl
	head	Kalmuck
	or	Kalmuck
	syl	Kal+myk
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kalmuck	1.
	or	Kalmyk
	syl	Kal+muck
	pron	<1k@lm^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of Buddhist tradition, who migrated from NE China in the 17th century.
Kalmuck	2.
	or	Kalmyk
	syl	Kal+muck
	pron	<1k@lm^k>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mongolic branch of the Altaic family.
Kalmuck Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Kal+muck Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the Caspian Sea: became subject to Russia in 1646. Capital: Elista. Pop.: 267993 (1970). Area: 75900 sq. km (29300 sq. miles). Also called: {Kalmyk Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic}.
kalong	ety	Javanese
kalong	0.
	syl	ka+long
	pron	<1ka:loG>
	pos	n.
	def	any fruit bat of the genus a flying fox.
kalpa	ety	C18: Sanskrit
kalpa	0.
	syl	kal+pa
	pron	<1k@lp*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hindu cosmology
	def	a period in which the universe experiences a cycle of creation and destruction.
kalpak	0.
	syl	kal+pak
	pron	<1k@lp@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {calpac}.
kalsomine	0.
	syl	kal+so+mine
	pron	<1k@ls*2mIn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {calcimine}.
Kaluga	0.
	syl	Ka+lu+ga
	pron	Russian <ka1lug*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, on the Oka River. Pop.: 247000 (1975 est.).
Kama	H1.0.
	syl	Ka:ma
	pron	Russian <1kam*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the E Soviet Union, rising in the Ural Mountains and flowing to the River Volga, of which it is the largest tributary. Length: 2030 km (1260 miles).
Kama	ety	from Sanskrit
Kama	H2.0.
	syl	Ka:ma
	pron	<1ka:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hindu god of love.
kamacite	ety	C19: from (obsolete) German Kamacit, from Greek kamax shaft, pole+{-#7ite %1}
kamacite	0.
	syl	kam:a+cite
	pron	<1k@m*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of iron and nickel, occurring in meteorites.
Kamakura	0.
	syl	Kam:a+ku+ra
	pron	<2ka:m*1ku*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on S Honshu: famous for its Great Buddha (Daibutsu), a 13th-century bronze, 15 m (49 ft.) high. Pop.: 163117 (1974 est.).
kamala	ety	C19: from Sanskrit, probably of Dravidian origin; compare Kanarese k*_omale 
kamala	1.
	syl	ka+ma+la
	pron	<k*1ma:l*>, <1k@m*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an East Indian euphorbiaceous tree,
kamala	2.
	syl	ka+ma+la
	pron	<k*1ma:l*>, <1k@m*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a powder obtained from the seed capsules of this tree, used as a dye and formerly as a worm powder.
Kamasutra	ety	Sanskrit: book on love, from k*_ama love+ s*_utra thread
Kamasuthe	infl
	head	Kamasutra
	syl	Ka+ma+su+the.
	pos	n.
Kamasutra	0.
	syl	Ka+ma+su+tra
	pron	<2ka:m*1su:tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hindu text on erotic pleasure and other topics.
Kamchatka	0.
	syl	Kam+chat+ka
	pron	Russian <kam1Catk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in the E Soviet Union, between the Sea of Okhotsk and the Bering Sea. Length: about 1200 km (750 miles).
Kamchatkan	sub
	head	Kamchatka
	syl	Kam+1chat+kan
	pos	adj. n.
kame	ety	C19: Scottish and northern English variant of #7comb 
kame	0.
	syl	kame
	pron	<kAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular mound or ridge of gravel, sand, etc., deposited by water derived from melting glaciers.
Kamensk-Uralski	0.
	syl	Ka:mensk-U:ral:ski
	pron	Russian <1kaminsk> <u1ralskij>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W Soviet Union. Pop.: 181000 (1975 est.).
Kamerad	ety	German: #7comrade 
Kamerad	0.
	syl	Ka+me+rad
	pron	German. <2kam*1ra:t>, English <1k@m*2ra:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a shout of surrender, used by German soldiers.
Kamerun	0.
	syl	Ka+me:run
	pron	<2kam*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Cameroon}.
Kamet	0.
	syl	Ka+met
	pron	<1ka:met>, <1k^mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N India, in Uttar Pradesh in the Himalayas. Height: 7756 m (25447 ft.).
kami	ety	C18: from Japanese: god, lord
kami	infl
	syl	ka:mi.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kami	0.
	syl	ka:mi
	pron	<1ka:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a divine being or spiritual force in Shinto.
kamikaze	ety	C20: from Japanese, from kami divine+ kaze wind
kamikaze	1.a.
	syl	ka+mi+ka+ze
	pron	<2k@mi1ka:zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of a group of Japanese pilots who performed suicidal missions by crashing their aircraft, loaded with explosives, into an enemy target, esp. a ship.
kamikaze	1.b.
	syl	ka+mi+ka+ze
	pron	<2k@mi1ka:zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a kamikaze attack.
kamikaze	2.
	syl	ka+mi+ka+ze
	pron	<2k@mi1ka:zi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an aircraft used for such a mission.
Kampala	0.
	syl	Kam+pa+la
	pron	<k@m1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and largest city of Uganda, in Buganda province on Lake Victoria: Makerere University (1961). Pop.: 330700 (1969).
kampong	ety	C19: from Malay
kampong	0.
	syl	kam+pong
	pron	<1k@mpoG>, <k@m1poG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a village. Also called: {compound}.
Kampuchea	0.
	syl	Kam:pu:che:a
	pron	<2k@mpu1Ci*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name (since 1976) of {Cambodia}.
kamsin	alt
	head	kamseen
	or	kamseen
	syl	kam+sin
	pron	<1k@msin>
	pos	n.
kamseen	0.
	or	kamsin
	syl	kam+seen
	pron	<k@m1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {khamsin}.
kana	ety	C18: from Japa?!nese, literally: false letters; compare #7kanji, which are regarded as real letters
kana	0.
	syl	ka:na
	pron	<1ka:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese syllabary, which consists of two written varieties. See {hiragana, katakana}.
Kanaka	ety	C19: from Hawaiian: man, human being
Kanaka	1.
	syl	Ka+nak:a
	pron	<k*1n@k*>, <1k@n*k*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Hawaii
	def	a native Hawaiian.
Kanaka	2.
	syl	Ka+nak:a
	pron	<k*1n@k*>, <1k@n*k*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any native of the South Pacific islands, esp. (formerly) one abducted to work in Australia.
kanamycin	ety	C20: from New Latin kanamyceticus 
kanamycin	0.
	syl	kan:a+my+cin
	pron	<2k@n*1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic obtained from the soil bacterium used in the treatment of various infections, esp. those caused by Gram-negative bacteria. Formula: C\1\8H\3\6N\4O\1\1.
Kananga	0.
	syl	Ka+nan+ga
	pron	<k*1n@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Za*"ire: a commercial centre on the railway from Lubumbashi to Port Francqui. Pop.: 601239 (1974 est.). Former name (until 1966): {Lulua?!bourg}.
Canara	alt
	head	Kanara
	or	Kanara
	syl	Ca+na+ra
	pron	<k*1na:r*>
	pos	n.
Kanara	0.
	or	Canara
	syl	Ka+na+ra
	pron	<k*1na:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW India, in Karnataka on the Deccan Plateau and the W Coast. Area: about 155000 sq. km (60000 sq. miles).
Canarese	alt
	head	Kanarese
	or	Kanarese
	syl	Ca+na+rese
	pron	<2k@n*1rEz>
	pos	n.
Kanarese	infl
	syl	Ka+na+rese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kanarese	1.
	or	Canarese
	syl	Ka+na+rese
	pron	<2k@n*1rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of S India living chiefly in Kanara.
Kanarese	2.
	or	Canarese
	syl	Ka+na+rese
	pron	<2k@n*1rEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people; Kannada.
Kanazawa	0.
	syl	Kan:a+za+wa
	pron	<2k@n*1za:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Japan, on W Honshu: textile and porcelain industries. Pop.: 383451 (1974 est.).
Kanchenjunga	0.
	syl	Kan+chen+jun+ga
	pron	<2k@nC*n1J^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kangchenjunga}.
Kanchipuram	0.
	syl	Kan+chi+pu+ram
	pron	<ka:n1CEp*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE India, in Tamil Nadu: a sacred Hindu town known as @6the Benares of the South@9; textile industries. Pop.: 110657 (1971).
Kandahar	0.
	syl	Kan+da+har
	pron	<2k@nd*1ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Afghanistan: an important trading centre, built by Ahmad Shah Durrani (1724-73) as his capital on the site of several former cities. Pop.: 140024 (1973 est.).
Vasili	infl
	head	Kandinsky
	syl	Va:si:li
	pron	<va1silij>
	pos	n.
Kandinsky	0.
	syl	Kan:din:sky
	pron	Russian <kan1dinskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1944, Russian expressionist painter and theorist, regard?!ed as the first to develop an entirely abstract style: a founder of
Kandy	0.
	syl	Kan+dy
	pron	<1k@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Sri Lanka: capital of the kingdom of Kandy from 1480 until 1815, when occupied by the British; sacred Buddhist temple; University of Sri Lanka. Pop.: 94000 (1971).
kanga	ety	from Swahili
khanga	alt
	head	kanga
	or	kanga
	syl	khan+ga
	pron	<1ka:Gga:>
	pos	n.
kanga	0.
	or	khanga
	syl	kan+ga
	pron	<1ka:Gga:>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of gaily decorated thin cotton cloth used as a garment by women in E Africa.
kangaroo	ety	C18: probably from a native Australian language &- @!kan@.ga@.#!roo-@!like adj.
kangaroos	infl
	head	kangaroo
	syl	kan+ga+roos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kangaroo	1.
	syl	kan+ga+roo
	pron	<2k@Gg*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	any large herbivorous marsupial of the genus and related genera, of Australia and New Guinea, having large powerful hind legs, used for leaping, and a long thick tail: family See also {rat kangaroo, tree kangaroo}.
kangaroo	2.
	syl	kan+ga+roo
	pron	<2k@Gg*1ru:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Informal. of a car
	def	to move forward or to cause (a car) to move forward with short sudden jerks, as a result of improper use of the clutch.
kangaroo closure	0.
	syl	kan+ga+roo clos+ure
	pos	n.
	qual	Parliamentary procedure.
	def	a form of closure in which the chairman or speaker selects certain amendments for discussion and excludes others. Compare { {guillotine} (sense 4)}.
kangaroo court	0.
	syl	kan+ga+roo court
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular court, esp. one set up by prisoners in a jail or by trade unionists.
kangaroo grass	0.
	syl	kan+ga+roo grass
	pos	n.
	def	a tall widespread Australian grass, which is highly palatable to cattle and is used for fodder.
Kangaroo Island	0.
	syl	Kan+ga+roo Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, off South Australia. Area: 4350 sq. km (1680 sq. miles).
kangaroo paw	0.
	syl	kan+ga+roo paw
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the Australian genus having green-and-red hairy flowers: family
kangaroo rat	1.
	syl	kan+ga+roo rat
	pos	n.
	def	any small leaping rodent of the genus related to the squirrels and inhabiting desert regions of North America, having a stocky body and very long hind legs and tails: family
kangaroo rat	2.
	syl	kan+ga+roo rat
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kangaroo mouse}. any of several leaping murine rodents of the Australian genus
Kanchenjunga	infl
	head	Kangchenjunga
	or	Kinchinjunga
	syl	Kan+chen+jun+ga
	pron	<2k@nC*n1J^Gg*>
	pos	n.
Kinchinjunga	infl
	head	Kangchenjunga
	or	Kanchenjunga
	syl	Kin+chin+jun+ga
	pos	n.
Kangchenjunga	0.
	syl	Kang+chen+jun+ga
	pron	<2k@nC*n1J^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain on the border between Nepal and Sikkim, in the Himalayas: the third highest mountain in the world. Height: 8600 m (28216 ft.).
K'ang-te	0.
	syl	K'ang-te
	pron	<1k@G> <1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	title as emperor of Manchukuo of (Henry) {Pu-yi}.
KaNgwane	0.
	syl	Ka+Ngwa+ne
	pron	<2ka:%@G1gwa:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa, in E Transvaal. Capital: Schoemansdal. Former name: {Swazi Territory}.
kanji	ety	Japanese, from Chinese hantz*^u, from han Chinese+ ts*^u word, character
kanji	infl
	or	kanjis
	syl	kan+ji
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kanjis	infl
	head	kanji
	or	kanji
	syl	kan+jis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kanji	0.
	syl	kan+ji
	pron	<1k@nJi>, <1ka:n->
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese syllabary derived from Chinese orthography.
Kannada	0.
	syl	Kan+na+da
	pron	<1ka:n*d*>, <1k@n->
	pos	n.
	def	a language of S India belonging to the Dravidian family of languages: the state language of Karnataka, also spoken in Madras and Maharashtra. Also called: {Kanarese}.
Kano	1.
	syl	Ka:no
	pron	<1ka:n*u>, <1kAn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N Nigeria: consists of wooded savanna in the south and scrub vegetation in the north. Capital: Kano. Pop.: 5774842 (1976 est.). Area: 42593 sq. km (16442 sq. miles).
Kano	2.
	syl	Ka:no
	pron	<1ka:n*u>, <1kAn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Nigeria, capital of Kano state: transport and market centre. Pop.: 399000 (1975 est.).
Kanpur	0.
	syl	Kan+pur
	pron	<ka:n1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE India, in S Uttar Pradesh on the River Ganges: scene of the massacre by Nana Sahib of British soldiers and European families in 1857. Pop.: 1154388 (1971). Former name: {Cawnpore}.
Kans	0.
	syl	Kans.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Kansas.
Kansas	0.
	syl	Kan+sas
	pron	<1k@nz*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the central U.S.: consists of undulating prairie, drained chiefly by the Arkansas, Kansas, and the Missouri Rivers; mainly agricultural. Capital: Topeka. Pop.: 2249071 (1970). Area: 211828 sq. km (81787 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Kan., Kans}., or (with zip code) {KS}
Kansas City	1.
	syl	Kan+sas Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Missouri, at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers: important centre of livestock and meat-packing industry. Pop.: 487799 (1973 est.).
Kansas City	2.
	syl	Kan+sas Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Kansas, adjacent to Kansas City, Missouri. Pop.: 172994 (1973 est.).
Kansu	0.
	syl	Kan+su
	pron	<1k@n1su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NW China, between Tibet and Inner Mongolia: mountainous, with desert regions; forms a corridor, the old Silk Road, much used in early and medieval times for trade with Turkistan, India, and Persia. Capital: Lanchow. Pop.: 18000000 (1976 est.). Area: 355100 sq. km (137100 sq. miles).
Immanuel	infl
	head	Kant
	syl	Im:man:u:el
	pron	<i1ma:nu2A:l>
	pos	n.
Kant	0.
	syl	Kant
	pron	<k@nt>, German <kant>
	pos	n.
	def	1724-1804, German idealist philosopher. He sought to determine the limits of man's knowledge in (1781) and propounded his system of ethics as guided by the categorical imperative in (1788). &- {#!Kant+i@.an} (#!k@ant$I$$n) &- {#!Kant+i@.an+ism} {#!Kant+ism}
kantar	ety	C16: from Arabic qint*_ar, from Late Greek kent*_enarion weight of a hundred pounds, from Late Latin cent*_en*_arium, from centum hundred
kantar	0.
	syl	kan+tar
	pron	<k@n1ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight used in E Mediterranean countries, equivalent to 100 pounds or 45 kilograms but varying from place to place.
KANU	0.
	syl	KANU
	pron	<1ka:nu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Kenya African National Union.
kanzu	ety	C20: from Swahili
kanzu	0.
	syl	kan+zu
	pron	<1k@nzu>
	pos	n.
	def	a long garment, usually white, with long sleeves, worn by E African men.
Kao-hsiung	alt
	head	Kaohsiung
	or	Kaohsiung
	syl	Kao-hsiung
	pron	<1kau1SjuG>
	pos	n.
Kaohsiung	0.
	or	Kao-hsiung
	syl	Kao+hsiung
	pron	<1kau1SjuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Taiwan, on the South China Sea: the chief port of the island. Pop.: 884000 (1972 est.). Japanese name: {Takao}.
Kaolack	0.
	syl	Ka:o+lack
	pron	<1ka:*u2l@k>, <1kaul@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Senegal, on the Saloum River. Pop.: 95000 (1970 est.).
kaoliang	ety	from Chinese kao tall+ liang grain
kaoliang	0.
	syl	ka:o+li+ang
	pron	<2kA*uli1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various E Asian varieties of the sorghum
kaolin	ety	C18: from French, from Chinese Kaoling Chinese mountain where supplies for Europe were first obtained, from kao high+ ling hill
kaoline	alt
	head	kaolin
	or	kaolin
	syl	ka:o+line
	pron	<1kA*lin>
	pos	n.
kaolin	0.
	or	kaoline
	syl	ka:o+lin
	pron	<1kA*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine white clay used for the manufacture of hard-paste porcelain and bone china and in medicine as a poultice and gastrointestinal absorbent. Also called: {china clay, china stone}.
kaolinic	sub
	head	kaolin
	syl	ka:o+1lin+ic
	pos	adj.
kaolinite	0.
	syl	ka:o+lin+ite
	pron	<1kA*li2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or grey clay mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium silicate in triclinic crystalline form, the main constituent of kaolin. Formula: Al\2Si\2O\5(OH)\4.
kaon	ety	C20: ka representing the letter k+ (#7mes) #7on 
kaon	0.
	syl	ka:on
	pron	<1kAon>
	pos	n.
	def	a meson that has a positive or negative charge and a rest mass of about 996 electron masses, or no charge and a rest mass of 964 electron masses. Also called: {K-meson}.
kapellmeister	ety	German, from Kapelle chapel+ Meister #7master 
kapellmeister	infl
	syl	ka+pell+meis+ter.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kapellmeister	0.
	syl	ka+pell+meis+ter
	pron	<k@1pel2mIst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of an orchestra, esp. the private orchestra of an 18th century German prince. See also {maestro di cappella}.
Kapfenberg	0.
	syl	Kap+fen+berg
	pron	German <1kapfN2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in E Austria, in Styria. Pop.: 26001 (1971).
kaph	ety	Hebrew, literally: palm of the hand
kaph	0.
	syl	kaph
	pron	<kc:f>, <ka:f>, Hebrew <kaf>
	pos	n.
	def	the 11th letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800453 or, at the end of a word, ###800454) transliterated as or, when final,
kapok	ety	C18: from Malay
kapok	0.
	syl	ka+pok
	pron	<1kApok>
	pos	n.
	def	a silky fibre obtained from the hairs covering the seeds of a tropical bombacaceous tree, ({kapok tree} or {silk-cotton tree}) : used for stuffing pillows, etc., and for sound insulation. Also called: {silk cotton}.
kappa	0.
	syl	kap+pa
	pron	<1k@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth letter in the Greek alphabet (#GK, #Gk), a consonant, transliterated as or
kaput	ety	C20: from German kaputt done for, from French *^etre capot to have made no tricks (literally: to be hoodwinked), from capot hooded cloak
kaput	0.
	syl	ka+put
	pron	<k@1put>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	ruined, broken, or not functioning.
karabiner	ety	shortened from German Karabinerhaken, literally: carbine hook, that is, one used to attach carbines to a belt
karabiner	0.
	syl	kar:a+bi+ner
	pron	<2k@r*1bEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a metal clip with a spring for attaching to a piton or joining two ropes. Also called: {snap ring}.
Karachai-Cherkess Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Ka:ra:chai-Cher:kess Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<k*r^1CI> <Ce*1kes>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the N side of the Caucasus Mountains. Capital: Cherkessk. Pop.: 344651 (1970). Area: 14100 sq. km (5440 sq. miles). Also: {Ka+ra+cha@.ye@.vo-Cher@.kess Autonomous Region} (k$$r^#!t#sa$I$ev$$$u t#s$e$$#!k$es).
Karachi	0.
	syl	Ka+ra+chi
	pron	<k*1ra:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Pakistan, on the Arabian Sea: capital of Pakistan (1947-60); university (1950); chief port, commercial, and industrial centre. Pop.: 3498634 (1972).
Karafuto	0.
	syl	Ka+ra+fu+to
	pron	<2ka:ra:1fu:tc>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Japanese name for {Sakhalin}.
Karaganda	0.
	syl	Ka+ra+gan+da
	pron	Russian <k*r*gan1da>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the W Kazakh SSR: a major coal-mining and industrial centre. Pop.: 564000 (1975 est.).
Karaite	ety	C18: from Hebrew q*_ara*_im members of the sect, scripturalists, from q*_ar*_a to read
Karaite	1.
	syl	Kar:a+ite
	pron	<1ke*r*2It>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Jewish sect originating in the 8th century #7a.d., which rejected the Talmud, favoured strict adherence to and a literal interpretation of the Bible, and attempted to deduce a code of life from it.
Karaite	2.
	syl	Kar:a+ite
	pron	<1ke*r*2It>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the Karaite sect.
Herbert von	infl
	head	Karajan
	syl	Her:bert von
	pron	<1herbert> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Karajan	0.
	syl	Ka:ra:jan
	pron	German <1ka:rajan>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, Austrian conductor.
Kara-Kalpaks	infl
	head	Kara-Kalpak
	or	Kara-Kalpak
	syl	Ka:ra-Kal:paks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kara-Kalpak	infl
	or	Kara-Kalpaks
	syl	Ka:ra-Kal:pak
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kara-Kalpak	1.
	syl	Ka:ra-Kal:pak
	pron	<k*1ra:> <k*l1pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of Soviet central Asia.
Kara-Kalpak	2.
	syl	Ka:ra-Kal:pak
	pron	<k*1ra:> <k*l1pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Kara-Kalpak Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ka:ra-Kal:pak Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the Uzbek SSR, on the Aral Sea: came under Russian rule by stages from 1873 onwards. Capital: Nukus. Pop.: 702264 (1970). Area: 165600 sq. km (63900 sq. miles). Also called: {Ka@.ra-Kal@.pa@.ki@.a} (k$$#!r$a$: k$$l#!p$a$:k$I$$), {Ka@.ra-Kal@.pa@.ki+stan} (k$$#!r$a$: k$$l@!p$a$:k$I#!st@an, -#!st$a$:n).
Karakorum	alt
	head	Karakoram
	or	Karakoram
	syl	Ka+ra+ko+rum
	pron	<2k@r*1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
Karakoram	0.
	or	Karakorum
	syl	Ka+ra+ko+ram
	pron	<2k@r*1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain system in N Kashmir, extending for about 480 km (300 miles) from northwest to southeast: contains the second highest peak in the world (K2); crossed by several high passes, notably the {Karakoram Pass}, 5575 m (18290 ft.).
Karakorum	0.
	syl	Ka+ra+ko+rum
	pron	<2k@r*1kc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined city in the Mongolian People's Republic: founded in 1220 by Ghenghis Khan; destroyed by Kublai Khan when his brother rebelled against him, after Kublai Khan had moved his capital to Peking.
karakul	ety	C19: from Russian, from the name of a region in Bokhara where the sheep originated
caracul	alt
	head	karakul
	or	karakul
	syl	car:a+cul
	pron	<1k@r*kL>
	pos	n.
karakul	1.
	or	caracul
	syl	kar:a+kul
	pron	<1k@r*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheep of central Asia having coarse black, grey, or brown hair: the lambs have soft curled usually black hair.
karakul	2.
	or	caracul
	syl	kar:a+kul
	pron	<1k@r*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur prepared from these lambs.
karakul	xref
	or	caracul
	syl	kar:a+kul
	pron	<1k@r*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Persian lamb}.
Kara Kum	0.
	syl	Ka:ra Kum
	pron	Russian <ka1ra> <1kum>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in the SW Soviet Union, covering most of the Turkmen SSR: extensive areas now irrigated. Area: about 300000 sq. km (120000 sq. miles).
Konstantinos	infl
	head	Karamanlis
	syl	Kon:stan:ti:nos
	pron	<kcnstan1tincs>
	pos	n.
Karamanlis	0.
	syl	Ka:ra:man:lis
	pron	Greek <karaman1lis>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1907, Greek statesman; prime minister of Greece (1955-58; 1958-61; 1961-63; since 1974).
Kara Sea	0.
	syl	Ka:ra Sea
	pron	<1ka:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow arm of the Arctic Ocean off the N coast of the Soviet Union: ice-free for about three months of the year.
karat	0.
	syl	kar+at
	pron	<1k@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of { {carat} (sense 2)}.
karate	ety	Japanese, literally: empty hand, from kara empty+ te hand
karate	0.
	syl	ka+ra+te
	pron	<k*1ra:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Japanese system of unarmed combat, employing smashes, chops, kicks, etc., made with the hands, feet, elbows, or legs.
Kerbela	alt
	head	Karbala
	or	Karbala
	syl	Ker+be+la
	pos	n.
Karbala	0.
	or	Kerbela
	syl	Kar+ba+la
	pron	<1ka:b*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Iraq: the chief holy city of Iraq and centre of Shiah Muslim pilgrimage. Pop.: 107500 (1970 est.).
Karelia	0.
	syl	Ka+re:li:a
	pron	<k*1rEli*>, Russian <ka1rAlj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Europe, formerly in Finland but annexed in several stages by the Soviet Union: corresponds roughly to the Karelian ASSR.
Karelian	1.
	syl	Ka+re:li:an
	pron	<k*1rEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Karelia, its people, or their language.
Karelian	2.
	syl	Ka+re:li:an
	pron	<k*1rEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Karelia.
Karelian	3.
	syl	Ka+re:li:an
	pron	<k*1rEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Finnish spoken in Karelia.
Karelian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ka+re:li:an Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the NW Soviet Union between the White Sea and Lakes Onega and Ladoga. Capital: Petrozavodsk. Pop.: 713451 (1970). Area: 172400 sq. km (66560 sq. miles).
Karelian Isthmus	0.
	syl	Ka+re:li:an Isth+mus
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of land between the Gulf of Finland and Lake Ladoga: annexed by the Soviet Union after the Russo-Finnish War (1939-40).
Karens	infl
	head	Karen
	or	Karen
	syl	Ka+rens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Karen	infl
	or	Karens
	syl	Ka+ren
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Karen	1.
	syl	Ka+ren
	pron	<k*1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Thai people of Burma.
Karen	2.
	syl	Ka+ren
	pron	<k*1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, probably related to Thai and belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family.
Lake	infl
	head	Kariba
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Kariba	0.
	syl	Ka+ri+ba
	pron	<k*1rEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake on the Zambia-Rhodesia border, created by the building of the Kariba Dam across the Zambezi for hydroelectric power. Length: 282 km (175 miles).
Karl-Marx-Stadt	0.
	syl	Karl-Marx-Stadt
	pron	German <1karl> <1marks> <1Stat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S East Germany, at the foot of the Erz Mountains: a textile centre; engineering works. Pop.: 304055 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1953): {Chemnitz}.
Boris	infl
	head	Karloff
	syl	Bo:ris.
	pos	n.
Karloff	0.
	syl	Kar:loff
	pron	<1ka:lof>
	pos	n.
	def	stage name of 1887-1969, English film actor, famous for his roles in horror films, esp. (1931).
Karlovy Vary	0.
	syl	Kar+lo+vy Va:ry
	pron	Czech <1karlcvi> <1vari>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Czecho?!slovakia, at the confluence of the Tepla and Oh*ure Rivers: warm mineral springs. Pop.: 43708 (1970). German name: {Karlsbad}.
Karlsbad	0.
	syl	Karls+bad
	pron	<1karls2ba:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Karlovy Vary}.
Karlsruhe	0.
	syl	Karls+ruh:e
	pron	German <1karls2ru:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg: capital of the former Baden state; now the seat of justice of West Germany. Pop.: 261250 (1974 est.).
karma	ety	C19: from Sanskrit: action, effect, from karoti he does
karma	1.
	syl	kar+ma
	pron	<1ka:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism, Buddhism.
	def	the principle of retributive justice determining a person's state of life and the state of his reincarnations as the effect of his past deeds.
karma	2.
	syl	kar+ma
	pron	<1ka:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theosophy.
	def	the doctrine of inevitable consequence.
karma	3.
	syl	kar+ma
	pron	<1ka:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	destiny or fate.
karmic	sub
	head	karma
	syl	kar+mic
	pos	adj.
Karnak	0.
	syl	Kar+nak
	pron	<1ka:n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in E Egypt, on the Nile: site of the N part of the ruins of ancient Thebes.
Karnataka	0.
	syl	Kar+na+tak:a
	pron	<k*1na:t*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S India, on the Arabian Sea: consists of a narrow coastal plain rising to the South Deccan plateau; mainly agricultural. Capital: Bangalore. Pop.: 29299014 (1971). Area: 192204 sq. km (74210 sq. miles). Former name (1956-73): {Mysore}.
Karnatak music	0.
	syl	Kar+na+tak mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	the classical music of South India.
Karnten	0.
	syl	K*"arn+ten
	pron	<1kerntN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Carinthia}.
karoo	ety	C18: from Afrikaans karo, perhaps from Hottentot garo desert
karroo	alt
	head	karoo
	or	karoo
	syl	kar+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
karoos	infl
	head	karoo
	syl	ka+roos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
karoo	0.
	or	karroo
	syl	ka+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry tableland of southern Africa, with semidesert vegetation.
Karoo	ety	C18: from Afrikaans karo, probably from Hottentot garo desert
Karroo	alt
	head	Karoo
	or	Karoo
	syl	Kar+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
Karoos	infl
	head	Karoo
	syl	Ka+roos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Karoo	1.
	or	Karroo
	syl	Ka+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several high arid plateaus in South Africa, esp. the {Great (Central) Karoo} and the {Little Karoo} in S Cape Province. The High Veld, north of the Great Karoo, is sometimes called the {Northern Karoo}.
Karoo	2.
	or	Karroo
	syl	Ka+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or rock system in southern Africa equivalent to the period or system extending from the Upper Carboniferous to the Lower Jurassic: divided into {Lower} and {Upper Karoo}.
Karoo	3.
	or	Karroo
	syl	Ka+roo
	pron	<k*1ru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the Karoo period.
kaross	ety	C18: from Afrikaans karos, perhaps from Dutch kuras, from French cuirasse #7cuirass 
kaross	0.
	syl	ka+ross
	pron	<k*1ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment of skins worn by indigenous peoples in southern Africa.
Anatoly	infl
	head	Karpov
	syl	A:na:to:ly
	pron	<ana1tclij>
	pos	n.
Karpov	0.
	syl	Kar:pov
	pron	Russian <1karp*f>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Soviet chess player: world champion since 1975.
karri	ety	from a native Australian language
karri	1.
	syl	kar+ri
	pron	<1ka:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian eucalyptus tree,
karri	2.
	syl	kar+ri
	pron	<1ka:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the durable wood of this tree, used for construction, etc.
karst	ety	C19: German, from Karst, limestone plateau near Trieste
karst	0.
	syl	karst
	pron	<ka:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting the characteristic scenery of a limestone region, including underground streams, gorges, etc.
karstic	sub
	head	karst
	syl	karst+ic
	pos	adj.
kart	0.
	syl	kart
	pron	<ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a light low-framed vehicle with small wheels and engine used for recreational racing ({karting) }. Also called: {go-cart, go-kart}.
karyo-	ety	from New Latin, from Greek karuon kernel, nut
caryo-	alt
	head	karyo-
	or	karyo-
	syl	car:y:o-
karyo-	0.
	or	caryo-
	syl	kar:y:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the nucleus of a cell.
	exam	1	karyogamy.
karyogamy	0.
	syl	kar:y+og:a+my
	pron	<2k@ri1og*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the fusion of two gametic nuclei during fertilization.
karyogamic	sub
	head	karyogamy
	syl	kar:y:o+gam+ic
	pron	<2k@ri*1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
karyokinesis	0.
	syl	kar:y:o+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2k@ri*uki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mitosis}.
karyokinetic	sub
	head	karyokinesis
	syl	kar:y:o+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2k@ri*uki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
karyolymph	0.
	syl	kar:y:o+lymph
	pron	<1k@ri*u2limf>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid portion of the nucleus of a cell.
karyolysis	ety	C20: from Greek, from karyon a nut+-#7lysis 
karyolysis	0.
	syl	kar:y+ol:y+sis
	pron	<2k@ri1olisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the disintegration of a cell nucleus, which occurs on death of the cell.
karyolytic	sub
	head	karyolysis
	syl	kar:y:o+lyt+ic
	pron	<2k@ri*1litik>
	pos	adj.
karyoplasm	0.
	syl	kar:y:o+plasm
	pron	<1k@ri*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nucleoplasm}.
karyoplasmic	sub
	head	karyoplasm
	syl	kar:y:o+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
karyosome	1.
	syl	kar:y:o+some
	pron	<1k@ri*u2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dense aggregates of chromatin in the nucleus of a cell: thought to be thickened segments of chromosomes.
karyosome	2.
	syl	kar:y:o+some
	pron	<1k@ri*u2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the nucleus of a cell.
karyotin	ety	from #7karyo -#7+ (#7chroma) #7tin 
karyotin	0.
	syl	kar:y:o+tin
	pron	<2k@ri1*utin>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {chromatin}.
karyotype	0.
	syl	kar:y:o+type
	pron	<1k@ri*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the appearance of the chromo?!somes in a somatic cell of an individual or species, with reference to their number, size, shape, etc.
karyotypic	sub
	head	karyotype
	or	karyotypical
	syl	kar:y:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2k@ri*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
karyotypical	sub
	head	karyotype
	or	karyotypic
	syl	kar:y:o+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
kangaroo grass	0.
	syl	kan+ga+roo grass
	pos	n.
	def	a tall widespread Australian grass, which is highly palatable to cattle and is used for fodder.
Kangaroo Island	0.
	syl	Kan+ga+roo Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, off South Australia. Area: 4350 sq. km (1680 sq. miles). **********************************************************************
KaNgwane	0.
	syl	Ka+Ngwa+ne
	pron	<2ka:%@G1gwa:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa, in E Transvaal. Capital: Schoemansdal. Former name: {Swazi Territory. N Nigeria: consists of wooded savanna in the south and scrub vegetation in the north. Capital: Kano. Pop.: 5774842 (1976 est.). Area: 42593 sq. km (16442 sq. miles}).
KaNgwane	1.
	syl	Ka+Ngwa+ne
	pron	<2ka:%@G1gwa:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Nigeria, capital of Kano state: transport and market centre. Pop.: 399000 (1975 est.). ********************************************************************** &- {#!Kant+i@.an+ism ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
Konstantinos	infl
	head	Karamanlis
	syl	Kon:stan:ti:nos
	pron	<kcnstan1tincs>
	pos	n.
Karamanlis	0.
	syl	Ka:ra:man:lis
	pron	Greek <karaman1lis>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1907, Greek statesman; prime minister of Greece (1955-58; 1958-61; 1961-63; since 1974). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** {+ren}) a ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Boris	infl
	head	Karloff
	syl	Bo:ris.
	pos	n.
Karloff	0.
	syl	Kar:loff
	pron	<1ka:lof>
	pos	n.
	def	stage name of 1887-1969, English film actor, famous for his roles in horror films, esp. (1931).
Karpov	ety	from #7kilo -
Anatoly	infl
	head	Karpov
	syl	A:na:to:ly
	pron	<ana1tclij>
	pos	n.
Karpov	0.
	syl	Kar:pov
	pron	Russian <1karp*f>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Soviet chess player: world champion since 1975. {Lulua?!bourg. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Union. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} one thousand.
Kasai	0.
	syl	Ka+sai
	pron	<ka:1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in southwestern Africa, rising in central Angola and flowing east then north as part of the border between Angola and Za*"ire, continuing northwest through Za*"ire to the River Congo. Length: 2154 km (1338 miles).
casbah	alt
	head	kasbah
	or	kasbah
	syl	cas+bah
	pron	<1k@zba:>
kasbah	1.
	or	casbah
	syl	kas+bah
	pron	<1k@zba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the citadel of any of various North African cities.
kasbah	2.
	or	casbah
	syl	kas+bah
	pron	<1k@zba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the quarter in which a kasbah is located. Compare {medina}.
kasha	ety	from Russian
kasha	0.
	syl	ka+sha
	pron	<1ka:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish originating in Eastern Europe, consisting of boiled or baked buckwheat.
kasher	0.
	syl	ka+sher
	pron	<1ka:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kosher}.
Kashgar	0.
	syl	Kash+gar
	pron	<1ka:S1ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	an oasis city in W China, in W Sinkiang-Uigur AR. Pop.: 100000 (1958 est.). Chinese names: {Shufu, Sufu}.
kashmir	0.
	syl	kash+mir
	pron	<1k@Smi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cashmere}.
Kashmir	0.
	syl	Kash+mir
	pron	<k@S1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW central Asia: from the 16th century ruled by the Moguls, Afghanis, Sikhs, and British successively; since 1947 disputed between India and Pakistan; 84000 sq. km (33000 sq. miles) in the northwest are held by Pakistan and known as Azad Kashmir (Free Kashmir); the remainder was in 1956 officially incorporated into India as the state of Jammu and Kashmir; traversed by the Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges and the Rivers Jhelum and Indus; a fruit-growing and cattle-grazing region, with a woollen industry. Capitals: (Azad Kashmir) Muzaffarabad; (Jammu and Kashmir) Srinagar (summer), Jammu (winter).
Kashmir goat	0.
	syl	Kash+mir goat
	pos	n.
	def	a Himalayan breed of goat having an undercoat of silky wool from which cashmere wool is obtained.
Kashmiri	1.
	syl	Kash+mir:i
	pron	<k@S1mi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Kashmir, its people, or their language.
Kashmiris	infl
	head	Kashmiri
	or	Kashmiri
	syl	Kash+mir:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kashmiri	infl
	or	Kashmiris
	syl	Kash+mir:i
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kashmiri	2.
	syl	Kash+mir:i
	pron	<k@S1mi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people of Kashmir.
Kashmiri	3.
	syl	Kash+mir:i
	pron	<k@S1mi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the state language of Kashmir, belonging to the Dardic group of the Indo-European family of languages.
Kashmirian	sub
	head	Kashmiri
	syl	Kash+1mir+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
kashruth	ety	literally: appropriateness, fitness
kashrut	alt
	head	kashruth
	or	kashruth
	syl	kash+rut
	pron	Hebrew. <kaS1ru:t>
	pos	n.
kashruth	1.
	or	kashrut
	syl	kash+ruth
	pron	Hebrew. <kaS1ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being kosher.
kashruth	2.
	or	kashrut
	syl	kash+ruth
	pron	Hebrew. <kaS1ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jewish dietary laws.
Kassa	0.
	syl	Kas+sa
	pron	<1kcSSc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Ko*vsice}.
Kassala	0.
	syl	Kas+sa+la
	pron	<k*1sa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Sudan: founded as a fort by the Egyptians in 1834. Pop.: 106602 (1973).
Cassel	alt
	head	Kassel
	or	Kassel
	syl	Cas+sel
	pron	German <1kasL>
	pos	n.
Kassel	0.
	or	Cassel
	syl	Kas+sel
	pron	German <1kasL>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E West Germany, in Hesse: capital of Westphalia (1807-13) and of the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau (1866-1945). Pop.: 212575 (1974 est.).
Kastrop-Rauxel	0.
	syl	Ka:strop-Rau:xel
	pron	German <1kastrcp> <1rauksL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Castrop-Rauxel}.
kat	ety	C19: from Arabic q*_at 
khat	alt
	head	kat
	or	kat
	syl	khat
	pron	<k@t>, <ka:t>
	pos	n.
kat	0.
	or	khat
	syl	kat
	pron	<k@t>, <ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a white-flowered evergreen shrub, of Africa and Arabia, whose leaves have narcotic properties and are chewed or prepared as a drink.
kata-	0.
	syl	kat:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {cata-}.
katabasis	ety	C19: from Greek: a going down, from katabainein to go down
katabases	infl
	head	katabasis
	syl	ka+tab:a+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
katabasis	1.
	syl	ka+tab:a+sis
	pron	<k*1t@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the retreat of the Greek mercenaries of Cyrus the Younger, after his death at Cunaxa, from the Euphrates to the Black Sea in 401-400 #7b.c. under the leadership of Xenophon: recounted in his Compare {anabasis}.
katabasis	2.
	syl	ka+tab:a+sis
	pron	<k*1t@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a retreat.
katabatic	0.
	syl	kat:a+bat+ic
	pron	<2k@t*1b@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of winds
	def	blowing downhill through having become denser with cooling, esp. at night when heat is lost from the earth's surface. Compare { {anabatic}}.
katabolism	0.
	syl	ka+tab:o+lism
	pron	<k*1t@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {catabolism}.
katabolic	sub
	head	katabolism
	syl	kat:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2k@t*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
katabolically	sub
	head	katabolism
	syl	kat:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
katakana	ety	Japanese, from kata side+#7kana 
katakana	0.
	syl	ka+ta+ka+na
	pron	<2ka:t*1ka:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two systems of syllabic writing employed for the representation of Japanese, based on Chinese ideograms. It is used mainly for scientific articles and official documents.
Katanga	0.
	syl	Ka+tan+ga
	pron	<k*1t@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1972) of {Shaba}.
Katar	0.
	syl	Ka+tar
	pron	<k@1ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Qatar}.
Kathak	ety	Bengali: narrator, from Sanskrit kathayati he tells
Kathak	0.
	syl	Ka+thak
	pron	<1k^t*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of Indian classical dancing that tells a story.
Katharevousa	alt
	head	Katharevusa
	or	Katharevusa
	syl	Ka+tha+re:vou+sa
	pron	<2ka:T*1rev*2sa:>
	pos	n.
Katharevusa	0.
	or	Katharevousa
	syl	Ka+tha+re:vu+sa
	pron	<2ka:T*1rev*2sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary style of Modern Greek, derived from the Attic dialect of Ancient Greek and including many archaic features. Compare {Demotic}.
katharsis	0.
	syl	ka+thar+sis
	pron	<k*1Ta:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {catharsis}.
kathartic	sub
	head	katharsis
	syl	ka+1thar+tic
	pos	adj.
Kathiawar	0.
	syl	Ka+thi:a+war
	pron	<2k@ti*1wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large peninsula of W India, in Gujerat between the Gulf of Kutch and the Gulf of Cambay. Area: about 60690 sq. km (23430 sq. miles).
Mount	infl
	head	Katmai
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Katmai	0.
	syl	Kat+mai
	pron	<1k@tmI>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in SW Alaska, in the Aleutian Range: erupted in 1912 forming the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, a region with numerous fumaroles; established as {Katmai National Monument}, 10917 sq. km (4215 sq. miles), in 1918. Height: 2100 m (7000 ft.). Depth of crater: 1130 m (3700 ft.). Width of crater: about 4 km (2.5 miles).
Kathmandu	alt
	head	Katmandu
	or	Katmandu
	syl	Kath+man+du
	pron	<2k@tm@n1du:>
	pos	n.
Katmandu	0.
	or	Kathmandu
	syl	Kat+man+du
	pron	<2k@tm@n1du:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Nepal, in the east at the confluence of the Baghmati and Vishnumati Rivers. Pop.: 353756 (1971).
Katowice	0.
	syl	Ka+to+wi+ce
	pron	Polish <2katc1vitse>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Poland. Pop.: 320400 (1974 est.). Former name (1953-56): {Stalinogrod}.
Loch	infl
	head	Katrine
	syl	Loch.
	pos	n.
Katrine	0.
	syl	Kat+rine
	pron	<1k@trin>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Scotland, east of Loch Lomond: noted for its associations with Sir Walter Scott's Length: about 13 km (8 miles).
Katsina	0.
	syl	Kat+si+na
	pron	<k@t1sEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Nigeria in Kaduna state: a major intellectual and cultural centre of the Hausa people (16th-18th centuries). Pop.: 109424 (1971 est.).
Cattegat	alt
	head	Kattegat
	or	Kattegat
	syl	Cat+te+gat
	pron	<1k@ti2g@t>
	pos	n.
Kattegat	0.
	or	Cattegat
	syl	Kat+te+gat
	pron	<1k@ti2g@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Denmark and Sweden: linked by the Sound, the Great Belt, and the Little Belt with the Baltic Sea and by the Skagerrak with the North Sea.
katydid	ety	C18: of imitative origin
katydid	0.
	syl	ka+ty+did
	pron	<1kAti2did>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically green long-horned grasshopper of the genus and related genera, living among the foliage of trees in North America.
katzenjammer	ety	German, from Katzen cats + jammer misery
katzenjammer	1.
	syl	kat+zen+jam+mer
	pron	<1k@ts*n2J@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a confused uproar.
katzenjammer	2.
	syl	kat+zen+jam+mer
	pron	<1k@ts*n2J@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a hangover.
Kauai	0.
	syl	Ka+u:a:i
	pron	<ka:1wa:E>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in NW Hawaii, northwest of Oahu. Chief town: Lihue. Pop.: 29524 (1970). Area: 1433 sq. km (553 sq. miles).
Kaunas	0.
	syl	Kau+nas
	pron	<1kaun*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, in the S central Lithuanian SSR at the confluence of the Neman and Viliya Rivers: ceded by Poland to Russia in 1795; became the provisional capital of Lithuania (1920-40); incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1944; university (1922). Pop.: 344000 (1975 est.). Russian name: {Kovno}.
Kenneth (David)	infl
	head	Kaunda
	syl	Ken:neth (David).
	pos	n.
Kaunda	0.
	syl	Ka:un:da
	pron	<ka:1und*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Zambian statesman. He led his country into independence and became its first president (1964).
kauri	ety	C19: from Maori kawri 
kaury	alt
	head	kauri
	or	kauri
	syl	kau+ry
	pron	<1kauri>
	pos	n.
kauris	infl
	head	kauri
	or	kauries
	syl	kau+ris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kauries	infl
	head	kauri
	or	kauris
	syl	kau+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kauri	1.
	or	kaury
	syl	kau+ri
	pron	<1kauri>
	pos	n.
	def	a New Zealand coniferous tree, with oval leaves and round cones, cultivated for wood and resin: family
kauri	2.
	or	kaury
	syl	kau+ri
	pron	<1kauri>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood or resin of this tree.
kava	ety	C18: from Polynesian (Tongan): bitter
kava	1.
	syl	ka:va
	pron	<1ka:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Polynesian shrub, family
kava	2.
	syl	ka:va
	pron	<1ka:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink prepared from the aromatic roots of this shrub.
Kav'alla	0.
	syl	Ka+v*'al+la
	pron	<k*1v@l*>, Greek <ka1vala>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Greece, in Macedonia on the {Bay of Kav*'alla}: an important Macedonian fortress of the Byzantine empire; ceded to Greece by Turkey after the Balkan War (1912-13). Pop.: 46887 (1971). Ancient name: {Neapolis}.
Kaveri	0.
	syl	Ka+ver:i
	pron	<1kc:v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cauvery}.
Kawasaki	0.
	syl	Ka+wa+sa+ki
	pron	<2ka:w*1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Japan, on SE Honshu, between Tokyo and Yokohama: heavy industries. Pop.: 1020000 (1975).
Sir	infl
	head	Kay
	syl	Sir.
	pos	n.
Kay	0.
	syl	Kay
	pron	<kA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the braggart foster brother and steward of King Arthur.
kayak	ety	C18: from Eskimo (Greenland dialect)
kaiak	alt
	head	kayak
	or	kayak
	syl	kai+ak
	pron	<1kI@k>
	pos	n.
kayak	0.
	or	kaiak
	syl	kay+ak
	pron	<1kI@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small light canoe-like boat used by Eskimos, consisting of a light frame covered with watertight animal skins.
kayo	ety	C20: from the initial letters of knock out 
KO	alt
	head	kayo
	or	kayo
	syl	KO
	pron	<1kA1*u>
	pos	n. vb.
kayo	0.
	or	KO
	syl	kay:o
	pron	<1kA1*u>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Boxing, slang.
	def	another term for {knockout} or {knock out}.
Kayseri	0.
	syl	Kay+se:ri
	pron	<2kIse1rE>, Turkish <1kajseri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Turkey: trading centre since ancient times as the chief city of Cappadocia. Pop.: 207037 (1975). Ancient name: {Caesarea Mazaca}.
kazachok	ety	Russian
kazachok	0.
	syl	ka+za+chok
	pron	<2ka:z*1Cok>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian folk dance in which the performer executes high kicks from a squatting position.
Kazak	alt
	head	Kazakh
	or	Kazakh
	syl	Ka+zak
	pron	<k*1za:k>, <ka:->
	pos	n.
Kazakhs	infl
	head	Kazakh
	or	Kazaks
	syl	Ka+zakhs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kazaks	infl
	head	Kazakh
	or	Kazakhs
	syl	Ka+zaks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kazakh	1.
	or	Kazak
	syl	Ka+zakh
	pron	<k*1za:k>, <ka:->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a traditionally Muslim Mongoloid people of the Kazakh SSR.
Kazakh	2.
	or	Kazak
	syl	Ka+zakh
	pron	<k*1za:k>, <ka:->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Kazakh Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ka+zakh So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S central Soviet Union, on the Caspian Sea. Capital: Alma-Ata. Pop.: 12849573 (1970). Area: 2715100 sq. km (1048030 sq. miles). Also: {Kazak Soviet Socialist Republic, Ka+zakh+stan}, {Ka+zak+stan} (@!k$a$:z$a$:k#!st@an, -#!st$a$:n).
Kazan	H1.0.
	syl	Ka+zan
	pron	<k*1z@n>, <-1za:n>, Russian <ka1zanj>, Russian <ka1zanj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Soviet Union, capital of the Tatar ASSR on the River Volga: capital of an independent khanate in the 15th century; university (1804); a major industrial centre. Pop.: 946000 (1975 est.).
Elia	infl
	head	Kazan
	syl	E:lia
	pron	<1Elj*>
	pos	n.
Kazan	H2.0.
	syl	Ka:zan
	pron	<k*1za:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, U.S. stage and film director and writer, born in Turkey. His films include (1947), (1954), and (1955).
Kazan Retto	0.
	syl	Ka+zan Ret+to
	pron	<ka:1za:n> <1ret*u>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Japanese name for the {Volcano Islands}.
Nikos	infl
	head	Kazantzakis
	syl	Ni:kos
	pron	<1nikcs>
	pos	n.
Kazantzakis	0.
	syl	Ka:zan:tza:kis
	pron	Greek <kazan1dzakis>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1957, Greek novelist, poet, and dramatist, noted particu?!larly for his novel (1946) and his epic poem (1938).
Mount	infl
	head	Kazbek
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Kazbek	0.
	syl	Kaz+bek
	pron	<ka:z1bek>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in the S Soviet Union, in the N Georgian SSR in the central Caucasus Mountains. Height: 5047 m (16558 ft.).
Kaz Daugi	0.
	syl	Kaz Da*ugi
	pron	<1kaz> <1daj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {(Mount) {Ida} (sense 2)}.
kazoo	ety	C20: probably imitative of the sound produced
kazoos	infl
	head	kazoo
	syl	ka+zoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kazoo	0.
	syl	ka+zoo
	pron	<k*1zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cigar-shaped musical instrument of metal or plastic with a membranous diaphragm of thin paper that vibrates with a nasal sound when the player hums into it.
kb	0.
	syl	kb
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilobar.
KB	0.
	syl	KB
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's bishop.
KB	1.
	syl	K.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	King's Bench.
KB	2.
	syl	K.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Knight Bachelor.
KBE	0.
	syl	K.B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight (Commander of the Order) of the British Empire.
KBP	0.
	syl	KBP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's bishop's pawn.
kc	0.
	syl	kc
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilocycle.
KC	0.
	syl	K.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	King's Counsel.
kcal	0.
	syl	kcal
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilocalorie.
KCB	0.
	syl	K.C.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight Commander of the Bath (a Brit. title).
KCMG	0.
	syl	K.C.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight Commander of St. Michael and St. George (a Brit. title).
Kvcs	ety	Czech koruna *vceskoslovensk*'a 
Kvcs	0.
	syl	K*vcs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	koruna.
KCVO	0.
	syl	K.C.V.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (a Brit. title).
kd	alt
	head	KD
	or	KD
	syl	k.d.
KD	0.
	or	kd
	syl	K.D.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	knocked down: indicating furniture, machinery, etc., in separate parts.
KE	0.
	syl	K.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kinetic energy.
kea	ety	C19: from Maori, imitative of its call
kea	0.
	syl	ke:a
	pron	<1kA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large New Zealand parrot, with brownish-green plumage.
K'ea	0.
	syl	K*'e:a
	pron	<1kea>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Keos}.
Edmund	infl
	head	Kean
	syl	Ed:mund.
	pos	n.
Kean	0.
	syl	Kean
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	1789-1833, English actor, noted for his Shakespearian roles.
Buster	infl
	head	Keaton
	syl	Bust:er
	pos	n.
Keaton	0.
	syl	Kea:ton
	pron	<1kEtN>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1895-1966, U.S. film comedian who starred in silent films such as (1924), (1926), and (1927).
John	infl
	head	Keats
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Keats	0.
	syl	Keats
	pron	<kEts>
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1821, English poet. His finest poetry is contained in (1820), which includes and the odes and
kebab	ety	C17: via Urdu from Arabic kab*_ab roast meat
kebab	0.
	syl	ke+bab
	pron	<k*1b@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish consisting of small pieces of meat, tomatoes, onions, etc., threaded onto skewers and grilled, generally over charcoal. Also called: {shish kebab, kabob, cabob}.
John	infl
	head	Keble
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Keble	0.
	syl	Ke:ble
	pron	<1kEbL>
	pos	n.
	def	1792-1866, English clergyman. His sermon on national apostasy (1833) is considered to have inspired the Oxford Movement.
keck	ety	C17: of imitative origin
keck	H1.1.
	syl	keck
	pron	<kek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to retch or feel nausea.
keck	H1.2.
	syl	keck
	pron	<kek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to feel or express disgust.
keck	ety	C17: from #7kex, which was mistaken as a plural (as if kecks) 
keck	H2.0.
	syl	keck
	pron	<kek>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cow parsnip} and {cow parsley}.
Kecskem'et	0.
	syl	Kecs+ke+m*'et
	pron	Hungarian <1keCkemA:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Hungary: vineyards and fruit farms. Pop.: 77000 (1970).
ked	0.
	syl	ked
	pron	<ked>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sheep ked}.
Kedah	0.
	syl	Ked+ah
	pron	<1ked*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW Malaysia: under Thai control until it came under the British in 1909; the chief exports are rice, tin, and rubber. Capital: Alor Star. Pop.: 952421 (1970). Area: 9425 sq. km (3639 sq. miles).
keddah	0.
	syl	ked+dah
	pron	<1ked*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kheda}.
kedge	ety	C15: from caggen to fasten
kedge	1.
	syl	kedge
	pron	<keJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to draw (a vessel) along by hauling in on the cable of a light anchor that has been dropped at some distance from it, or (of a vessel) to be drawn in this fashion.
kedge	2.
	syl	kedge
	pron	<keJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light anchor, used esp. for kedging.
kedgeree	ety	C17: from Hindi khicar*_i, from Sanskrit khicc*_a, of obscure origin
kedgeree	0.
	syl	ked+ger:ee
	pron	<2keJ*1rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a dish consisting of rice, cooked flaked fish, and hard-boiled eggs.
Kediri	0.
	syl	Ke+di+ri
	pron	<ki1di*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Indonesia, in E Java: commercial centre. Pop.: 178865 (1971).
Kidron	alt
	head	Kedron
	or	Kedron
	syl	Ki+dron
	pos	n.
Kedron	0.
	or	Kidron
	syl	Ked+ron
	pron	<1kedron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a ravine under the eastern wall of Jerusalem.
keef	0.
	syl	keef
	pron	<kEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kif}.
Kevin	infl
	head	Keegan
	syl	Ke:vin.
	pos	n.
Keegan	0.
	syl	Kee:gan
	pron	<1kEg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1951, English footballer: a striker, he played for Liverpool (1971-77), Hamburg (from 1977), and England (from 1972).
keek	ety	C18: probably from Middle Dutch k*_iken to look
keek	0.
	syl	keek
	pron	<kEk>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a Scot. word for {{peep%1}}.
keel	ety	C14: from Old Norse kj*"olr; related to Middle Dutch kiel, #7keel %2
keel	H1.1.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the main longitudinal structural members of a vessel to which the frames are fastened and that may extend into the water to provide lateral stability.
on an even keel	2.
	head	keel
	syl	on an even keel.
	def	well-balanced; steady.
keel	H1.3.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any structure corresponding to or resembling the keel of a ship, such as the central member along the bottom of an aircraft fuselage.
keel	H1.4.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a ridgelike part; carina.
keel	H1.5.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {ship. ~}
keel	H1.6.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {keel over}.
keel-less	sub
	head	keel
	syl	keel-less
	pos	adj.
keel	ety	C14 kele, from Middle Dutch kiel; compare Old English c*_eol ship
keel	H2.1.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a flat-bottomed vessel, esp. one used for carrying coal.
keel	H2.2.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a measure of coal equal to about 21 tons.
keel	ety	Old English c*_elan, from c*_ol #7cool 
keel	H3.1.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	red ochre stain used for marking sheep, timber, etc.
keel	H3.2.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark with this stain.
keel	ety	C15: probably from Scottish Gaelic c*_il 
keel	H4.0.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {cool} (esp. in the phrase {keel the pot) }.
keel	ety	C19: from #7keel %1; see #7keel over 
keel	H5.0.
	syl	keel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a fatal disease of young ducks, characterized by intestinal bleeding.
keel arch	0.
	syl	keel arch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ogee arch}.
keelboat	0.
	syl	keel+boat
	pron	<1kEl2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a river boat with a shallow draught and a keel, used for freight and moved by towing, punting, or rowing.
keelhaul	ety	C17: from Dutch kielhalen; see #7keel %1#7, haul 
keelhaul	1.
	syl	keel+haul
	pron	<1kEl2hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drag (a person) by a rope from one side of a vessel to the other through the water under the keel.
keelhaul	2.
	syl	keel+haul
	pron	<1kEl2hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuke harshly.
Keeling Islands	0.
	syl	Keel+ing Is+lands
	pron	<1kEliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Cocos Islands}.
keel over	1.
	syl	keel o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to turn upside down; capsize.
keel over	2.
	syl	keel o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to collapse suddenly.
keelson	ety	C17: probably from Low German kielswin, keel swine, ultimately of Scandinavian origin
kelson	alt
	head	keelson
	or	keelson
	syl	kel+son
	pron	<1kels*n>
	pos	n.
keelson	0.
	or	kelson
	syl	keel+son
	pron	<1kels*n>, <1kEl->
	pos	n.
	def	a longitudinal beam fastened to the keel of a vessel for strength and stiffness.
Keelung	0.
	syl	Kee+lung
	pron	<1kE1luG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chilung}.
keen	ety	Old English c*_ene; related to Old High German kuoni brave, Old Norse koenn wise; see #7{can %1}#7, know 
keen	H1.1.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	eager or enthusiastic.
keen	H1.2.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by on
	def	fond (of); devoted (to).
	exam	1	keen on a girl;
	exam	2	keen on golf.
keen	H1.3.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	intellectually acute.
	exam	1	a keen wit.
keen	H1.4.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sight, smell, hearing, etc.
	def	capable of recognizing fine distinctions.
keen	H1.5.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a sharp cutting edge or point.
keen	H1.6.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely cold and penetrating.
	exam	1	a keen wind.
keen	H1.7.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense or strong.
	exam	1	a keen desire.
keen	H1.8.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	extremely competitive.
	exam	1	keen prices.
keen	H1.9.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	very good.
keenly	sub
	head	keen
	syl	keen+ly
	pos	adv.
keenness	sub
	head	keen
	syl	keen+ness
	pos	n.
keen	ety	C19: from Irish Gaelic caoine, from Old Irish co*_inim I wail
keen	H2.1.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lament the dead.
keen	H2.2.
	syl	keen
	pron	<kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dirge or lament for the dead.
keener	sub
	head	keen
	syl	keen+er
	pos	n.
keep	ety	Old English c*_epan to observe; compare Old Saxon kap*_on to look, Old Norse k*_opa to stare
keeps	infl
	head	keep
	syl	keeps
	pos	vb.
keeping	infl
	head	keep
	syl	keep+ing
	pos	vb.
kept	infl
	head	keep
	syl	kept.
	pos	vb.
keep	1.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have or retain possession of.
keep	2.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have temporary possession or charge of.
	exam	1	keep my watch for me during the game.
keep	3.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store in a customary place.
	exam	1	I keep my books in the desk.
keep	4.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remain or cause to remain in a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	keep the dog quiet;
	exam	2	keep ready.
keep	5.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to continue or cause to continue.
	exam	1	keep the beat;
	exam	2	keep in step.
keep	6.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have or take charge or care of.
	exam	1	keep the shop for me till I return.
keep	7.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look after or maintain for use, pleasure, etc..
	exam	1	to keep chickens;
	exam	2	keep two cars.
keep	8.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide for the upkeep or livelihood of.
keep	9.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support financially, esp. in return for sexual favours.
	exam	1	he keeps a mistress in the country.
keep	10.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confine or detain or be confined or detained.
keep	11.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to withhold or reserve or admit of withholding or reserving.
	exam	1	your news will keep till later.
keep	12.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from divulging or violating.
	exam	1	to keep a secret;
	exam	2	keep one's word.
keep	13.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to preserve or admit of preservation.
keep	14.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to observe with due rites or ceremonies.
	exam	1	to keep Christmas.
keep	15.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain by writing regular records in.
	exam	1	to keep a diary.
keep	16.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by in, on, to, etc.
	def	to stay in, on, or at (a place or position).
	exam	1	please keep your seats;
	exam	2	keep to the path.
keep	17.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to associate with (esp. in the phrase {keep bad company) }.
keep	18.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain in existence.
	exam	1	to keep court in the palace.
keep	19.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to have habitually in stock.
	exam	1	this shop keeps all kinds of wool.
how are you keeping	20.
	head	keep
	syl	how are you keeping??
	def	how are you??
keep time	22.
	head	keep
	syl	keep time.
	def	See { {time} (sense 42)}.
keep wicket	23.
	head	keep
	syl	keep wicket.
	def	to play as wicketkeeper in the game of cricket.
you can keep it	24.
	head	keep
	syl	you can keep it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	I have no interest in what you are offering.
keep	25.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	living or support.
	exam	1	he must work for his keep.
keep	26.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	charge or care.
	exam	1	the dog is in your keep while I am away.
keep	27.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dungeon, donjon}. the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress.
keep	28.a.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	completely; permanently.
keep	28.b.
	syl	keep
	pron	<kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	for the winner or possessor to keep permanently.
keep at	1.
	syl	keep at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to persevere with or persist in.
keep at	2.
	syl	keep at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to constrain (a person) to continue doing (a task).
keep away	0.
	syl	keep a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	often foll. by
keep away	1.
	syl	keep a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to refrain or prevent from coming (near).
keep away	2.
	syl	keep a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to stop using, touching, etc.
keep back	0.
	syl	keep back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	often foll. by
keep back	1.
	syl	keep back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse to reveal or disclose.
keep back	2.
	syl	keep back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to prevent, be prevented, or refrain from advancing, entering, etc.
keep down	0.
	syl	keep down
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
keep down	1.
	syl	keep down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to repress; hold in submission.
keep down	2.
	syl	keep down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to restrain or control.
	exam	1	he had difficulty keeping his anger down.
keep down	3.
	syl	keep down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cause not to increase or rise.
	exam	1	prices were kept down for six months.
keep down	4.
	syl	keep down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	not to show oneself to one's opponents; lie low.
keep down	5.
	syl	keep down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cause (food) to stay in the stomach; not vomit.
keeper	1.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of animals, esp. in a zoo.
keeper	2.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of a museum, collection, or section of a museum.
keeper	3.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of other people, such as a warder in a jail.
keeper	4.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {goalkeeper, wicketkeeper, gamekeeper}.
keeper	5.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps something.
keeper	6.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a clip, for keeping something in place.
keeper	7.
	syl	keep+er
	pron	<1kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft-iron or steel bar placed across the poles of a permanent magnet to close the magnetic circuit when it is not in use.
keeperless	sub
	head	keeper
	syl	keep+er+less
	pos	adj.
keepership	sub
	head	keeper
	syl	keep+er+2ship
	pos	n.
keeper ring	0.
	syl	keep+er ring
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {guard ring}.
keep from	1.
	syl	keep from
	pos	vb. prep.
	usage	foll. by a gerund
	def	to prevent or restrain (oneself or another); refrain or cause to refrain.
keep from	2.
	syl	keep from
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve or protect.
keep in	1.
	syl	keep in
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stay indoors.
keep in	2.
	syl	keep in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain (an emotion); repress.
keep in	3.
	syl	keep in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detain (a schoolchild) after hours as a punishment.
keep in	4.
	syl	keep in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	usage	of a fire
	def	to stay alight or cause (a fire) to stay alight.
keep in	5.
	syl	keep in
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow a constant supply of.
	exam	1	her prize money kept her in new clothes for a year.
keep in with	6.
	head	keep in
	syl	keep in with.
	def	to maintain good relations with.
keeping	1.
	syl	keep+ing
	pron	<1kEpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity or harmony (esp. in the phrases {in} {out of keeping}) .
keeping	2.
	syl	keep+ing
	pron	<1kEpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	charge or care.
	exam	1	valuables in the keeping of a bank.
keepnet	0.
	syl	keep+net
	pron	<1kEp2net>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical net strung on wire hoops and sealed at one end, suspended in water by anglers to keep alive the fish they have caught.
keep off	1.
	syl	keep off
	pos	vb.
	def	to stay or cause to stay at a distance (from).
keep off	2.
	syl	keep off
	pos	prep.
	def	not to eat or drink or prevent from eating or drinking.
keep off	3.
	syl	keep off
	pos	prep.
	def	to avoid or cause to avoid (a topic).
keep off	4.
	syl	keep off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	not to start.
	exam	1	the rain kept off all day.
keep on	1.
	syl	keep on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to continue or persist in (doing something).
	exam	1	keep on running.
keep on	2.
	syl	keep on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to continue to wear.
keep on	3.
	syl	keep on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to continue to employ.
	exam	1	the firm kept on only ten men.
keep on	4.
	syl	keep on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by about
	def	to persist in talking (about).
keep on	5.
	syl	keep on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to nag (a person).
keep out	1.
	syl	keep out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to remain or cause to remain outside.
keep out	2.a.
	syl	keep out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to remain or cause to remain unexposed to.
	exam	1	keep out of the sun.
keep out	2.b.
	syl	keep out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to avoid or cause to avoid.
	exam	1	the boss is in an angry mood, so keep out of his way.
keepsake	0.
	syl	keep+sake
	pron	<1kEp2sAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a gift that evokes memories of a person or event with which it is associated.
keep to	1.
	syl	keep to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to adhere to or stand by or cause to adhere to or stand by.
	exam	1	to keep to a promise.
keep to	2.
	syl	keep to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to confine or be confined to.
keep to	3.a.
	syl	keep to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to avoid the society of others.
keep to	3.b.
	syl	keep to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from sharing or disclosing.
keep oneself to oneself	4.
	head	keep to
	syl	keep oneself to oneself.
	def	to avoid the society of others.
keep under	1.
	syl	keep un+der
	pos	vb.
	def	to remain or cause to remain below (a surface).
keep under	2.
	syl	keep un+der
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to remain unconscious.
keep under	3.
	syl	keep un+der
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in submission.
keep up	1.
	syl	keep up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain (prices, one's morale) at the present level.
keep up	2.
	syl	keep up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to maintain a pace or rate set by another.
keep up	3.
	syl	keep up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to remain informed.
	exam	1	to keep up with technological developments.
keep up	4.
	syl	keep up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain in good condition.
keep up	5.
	syl	keep up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder (a person) from going to bed at night.
	exam	1	the excitement kept the children up well past their bedtime.
keep it up	6.
	head	keep up
	syl	keep it up.
	def	to continue a good performance.
keep one's chin up	7.
	head	keep up
	syl	keep one's chin up.
	def	to maintain one's courage or cheerfulness.
keep up with	8.
	head	keep up
	syl	keep up with.
	def	to remain in contact, esp. by letter.
keep up with (the Joneses)	9.
	head	keep up
	syl	keep up with (the Joneses)
	qual	Informal.
	def	to compete with (one's neighbours) in material possessions, etc.
keeshond	ety	C20: from Dutch, probably from Kees nickname for Cornelis Cornelius, from Latin+ hond #7hound 
keeshonds	infl
	head	keeshond
	or	keeshonden
	syl	kees+honds
	pron	<-2hondN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
keeshonden	infl
	head	keeshond
	or	keeshonds
	syl	kees+hond:en
	pron	<-2hondN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
keeshond	0.
	syl	kees+hond
	pron	<1kAs2hond>, <1kEs->
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of dog of the Spitz type with a shaggy greyish coat and tightly curled tail, originating in Holland.
Keewatin	0.
	syl	Kee+wa+tin
	pron	<kE1wotin>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative district of the Northwest Territories of Canada stretching from the district of Mackenzie to Hudson Bay: mostly tundra. Pop.: 3403 (1971). Area: 590930 sq. km (228160 sq. miles).
kef	0.
	syl	kef
	pron	<kef>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kif}.
keffiyeh	ety	C19: from Arabic, perhaps from Late Latin cofea #7coif 
keffiyeh	0.
	syl	kef+fi+yeh
	pron	<ke1fEj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton headdress worn by Arabs.
keg	ety	C17: variant of Middle English kag, of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse kaggi cask
keg	1.
	syl	keg
	pron	<keg>
	pos	n.
	def	a small barrel with a capacity of between five and ten gallons.
keg	2.a.
	syl	keg
	pron	<keg>
	pos	n.
	def	an aluminium container in which beer is transported and stored.
keg	2.b.
	syl	keg
	pron	<keg>
	pos	n.
	def	the beer kept in a keg.
kegler	ety	from German, from Kegel pin, from Old High German kegil peg
kegeler	alt
	head	kegler
	or	kegler
	syl	keg+e:ler
	pos	n.
kegler	0.
	or	kegeler
	syl	keg+ler
	pron	<1kegl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a partici?!pant in a game of tenpin bowling.
Keighley	0.
	syl	Keigh+ley
	pron	<1kETli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire on the River Aire: textile industry. Pop.: 55263 (1971).
Keijo	0.
	syl	Kei+jo
	pron	<2kA1J*u>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Japanese name for {Seoul}.
keister	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
keester	alt
	head	keister
	or	keister
	syl	kees+ter
	pron	<1kEst*>
	pos	n.
keister	1.
	or	keester
	syl	keis+ter
	pron	<1kEst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	the rump; buttocks.
keister	2.
	or	keester
	syl	keis+ter
	pron	<1kEst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a suitcase, trunk, or box.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Keitel
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Keitel	0.
	syl	Kei:tel
	pron	<1kItL>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1946, German field marshal; chief of the supreme command of the armed forces (1938-45). He was convicted at the Nuremberg trials and executed.
keitloa	ety	C19: from Tswana khetlwa 
keitloa	0.
	syl	keit+lo:a
	pron	<1kItl*u*>, <1kAt->
	pos	n.
	def	a southern African variety of the black two-horned rhinoceros,
Urho	infl
	head	Kekkonen
	syl	Ur:ho
	pron	<1urhc>
	pos	n.
Kekkonen	0.
	syl	Kek:ko:nen
	pron	Finnish <1kekkcnen>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1900, Finnish statesman; president since 1956.
Kekul'e formula	ety	C19: named after F. A. Kekul*'e von Stradonitz (1829-96), German chemist
Kekul'e formula	0.
	syl	Ke:ku:l*'e for+mu+la
	pron	<1kekj*2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the benzene molecule as six carbon atoms at the corners of a regular hexagon with alternate double and single bonds joining them and with one hydrogen atom bound to each carbon atom. See {benzene ring}.
Kelantan	0.
	syl	Ke+lan+tan
	pron	<ke1l@nt*n>, <ki2l@n1t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Malaysia: under Thai control until it came under the British in 1909; produces rice and rubber. Capital: Kota Bharu. Pop.: 684312 (1970). Area: 14930 sq. km (5765 sq. miles).
Helen (Adams) 	infl
	head	Keller
	syl	Hel:en (Adams) .
	pos	n.
Keller	0.
	syl	Kel:ler
	pron	<1kel*>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1968, U.S. author and lecturer. Blind and deaf from infancy, she was taught to read, write, and speak and became noted for her work for the handicapped.
Ned	infl
	head	Kelly
	syl	Ned.
	pos	n.
Kelly	0.
	syl	Kell:y
	pron	<1keli>
	pos	n.
	def	1855-80, Australian horse and cattle thief and bushranger, active in Victoria: captured by the police and hanged.
keloid	ety	C19: from Greek kh*_el*_e claw
cheloid	alt
	head	keloid
	or	keloid
	syl	che+loid
	pron	<1kElcid>
	pos	n.
keloid	0.
	or	cheloid
	syl	ke+loid
	pron	<1kElcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a hard smooth pinkish raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury, tending to occur more frequently in dark-skinned races.
keloidal	sub
	head	keloid
	or	cheloidal
	syl	ke+1loi+dal
	pos	adj.
cheloidal	sub
	head	keloid
	or	keloidal
	syl	che+1loi+dal
	pos	adj.
kelp	ety	C14: of unknown origin
kelp	1.
	syl	kelp
	pron	<kelp>
	pos	n.
	def	any large brown seaweed, esp. any species of
kelp	2.
	syl	kelp
	pron	<kelp>
	pos	n.
	def	the ash of such seaweed, used as a source of iodine and potash.
kelpie	ety	C18: of unknown origin
kelpy	alt
	head	kelpie
	or	kelpie
	syl	kel+py
	pron	<1kelpi>
	pos	n.
kelpies	infl
	head	kelpie
	syl	kel+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kelpie	H1.0.
	or	kelpy
	syl	kel+pie
	pron	<1kelpi>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheepdog with pointed ears, originally from Australia.
kelpie	ety	C18: probably related to Scottish Gaelic cailpeach heifer, of obscure origin
kelpie	H2.0.
	syl	kel+pie
	pron	<1kelpi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scottish folklore
	def	a water spirit in the form of a horse that drowned its riders.
kelson	0.
	syl	kel+son
	pron	<1kels*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {keelson}.
kelt	ety	C14: of unknown origin
kelt	0.
	syl	kelt
	pron	<kelt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salmon that has recently spawned and is usually in poor condition.
Kelt	0.
	syl	Kelt
	pron	<kelt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Celt}.
Keltic	sub
	head	Kelt
	syl	Kelt+ic
	pos	adj.
Keltically	sub
	head	Kelt
	syl	Kelt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Kelticism	sub
	head	Kelt
	syl	Kelt:i+cism
	pos	n.
Kelticist	sub
	head	Kelt
	or	Keltist
	syl	Kelt:i+cist
	pos	n.
Keltist	sub
	head	Kelt
	or	Kelticist
	syl	Kelt+ist
	pos	n.
kelter	ety	C17: of unknown origin
kelvin	0.
	syl	kel+vin
	pron	<1kelvin>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of thermodynamic temperature; the fraction 1/273.16 of the thermodynamic temperature of the triple point of water. Symbol: K
William Thomson	infl
	head	Kelvin
	syl	Wil:liam Thom:son
	pos	n.
Kelvin	0.
	syl	Kel:vin
	pron	<1kelvin>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Kelvin. 1824-1907, British physicist, noted for his work in thermodynamics, inventing the Kelvin scale, and in electricity, pioneering undersea telegraphy.
Kelvin scale	0.
	syl	Kel:vin scale
	pos	n.
	def	a scale of temperature in which the degree is equal to that on the Celsius scale and the zero value is -273.15?%C. It has now been replaced by the International Practical Temperature Scale of 1968. Also called: {absolute scale}. Compare {Rankine scale}.
Kemal Ataturk	0.
	syl	Ke:mal A:ta:t*"urk
	pron	<ke1ma:l> <1@t*2tR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Atat*"urk}.
Kemalism	sub
	head	Kemal Ataturk
	syl	Ke+1mal+ism
	pos	n.
Kemalist	sub
	head	Kemal Ataturk
	syl	Ke+1mal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Frances Anne	1.
	head	Kemble
	syl	Fran:ces Anne
	def	known as 1809-93, English actress, in the U.S. from 1832.
Kemble	2.
	syl	Kem:ble
	pron	<1kembL>
	pos	n.
	def	her uncle, {John Phil@.ip}. 1757-1823, English actor and theatrical manager.
Kemerovo	0.
	syl	Ke+me:ro+vo
	pron	Russian <1kjAmir*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union: a major coal-mining centre of the Kuznetsk Basin, with important chemical plants. Pop.: 435000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1932): {Shcheglovsk}.
Rudolf	infl
	head	Kempe
	syl	Ru:dolf
	pron	<1ru:dclf>
	pos	n.
Kempe	0.
	syl	Kem:pe
	pron	German <1kemp*>
	pos	n.
	def	1910-76, German orchestral conductor, noted esp. for his interpretations of Wagner.
Thomas a	infl
	head	Kempis
	syl	Thom:as *`a.
	pos	n.
Kempis	0.
	syl	Kem:pis
	pron	<1kempis>
	pos	n.
	def	??1380-1471, German Augustinian monk, generally regarded as the author of the devotional work
kempt	ety	C20: back formation from unkempt; originally past participle of dialect kemb to #7comb 
kempt	0.
	syl	kempt
	pron	<kempt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair
	def	tidy; combed. See also {unkempt}.
ken	ety	Old English cennan; related to Old Norse kenna to perceive, Old High German kennen to make known; see #7can %1
ken	1.
	syl	ken
	pron	<ken>
	pos	n.
	def	range of knowledge or perception (esp. in the phrase {beyond} {in one's ken}) .
kens	infl
	head	ken
	syl	kens
	pos	vb.
kenning	infl
	head	ken
	syl	ken+ning
	pos	vb.
kenned	infl
	head	ken
	or	kent
	syl	kenned
	pos	vb.
kent	infl
	head	ken
	or	kenned
	syl	kent.
	pos	vb.
ken	2.
	syl	ken
	pron	<ken>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to know.
ken	3.
	syl	ken
	pron	<ken>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to understand; perceive.
ken	4.
	syl	ken
	pron	<ken>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to see.
kenaf	ety	from Persian
kenaf	0.
	syl	ke+naf
	pron	<k*1n@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ambary}.
Kendal	0.
	syl	Ken+dal
	pron	<1kendL>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Cumbria: a gateway town to the Lake District, with an ancient woollen industry. Pop.: 21572 (1971).
Kendal green	ety	C14: from Kendal, where it originated
Kendal green	1.
	syl	Ken+dal green
	pos	n.
	def	a green woollen cloth, formerly worn by foresters.
Kendal green	2.
	syl	Ken+dal green
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of this cloth, produced by a dye obtained from the woad plant.
kendo	ety	from Japanese
kendo	0.
	syl	ken+do
	pron	<1kend*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese form of fencing employing wooden staves, usually of bamboo.
Kenilworth	0.
	syl	Ken+il+worth
	pron	<1kenil2wR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in Warwickshire: ruined 12th-century castle, subject of Sir Walter Scott's novel Pop.: 20121 (1971).
K'enitra	0.
	syl	K*'e+ni+tra
	pron	French <kAni1tra>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Mina Hassan Tani}.
Cape	infl
	head	Kennedy
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Kennedy	H1.0.
	syl	Ken+ne+dy
	pron	<1kenidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1963-73) of {Cape Canaveral}.
Edward Moore	1.
	head	Kennedy
	syl	Ed:ward Moore.
	def	born 1932, U.S. Democrat politician; senator since 1962.
Kennedy	H2.2.
	syl	Ken:ne:dy
	pron	<1kenidi>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {John Fitz@.ger@.ald}. 1917-63, U.S. Democrat statesman; 35th president of the U.S. (1961-63), the first Roman Catholic and the young?!est man ever to be president. He demanded the withdrawal of Soviet missiles from Cuba (1962) and prepared civil rights reforms; assassinated.
Kennedy	H2.3.
	syl	Ken:ne:dy
	pron	<1kenidi>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Rob@.ert Fran@.cis}. 1925-68, U.S. Democrat statesman; attorney general (1961-64) and senator for New York (1965-68); assassinated.
kennel	ety	C14: from Old French chenil, from Vulgar Latin can*_ile (unattested), from Latin canis dog
kennel	H1.1.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hutlike shelter for a dog. U.S. name: {doghouse}.
kennel	H1.2.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an establishment where dogs are bred, trained, boarded, etc.
kennel	H1.3.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	n.
	def	the lair of a fox or other animal.
kennel	H1.4.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	n.
	def	a ramshackle house; hovel.
kennel	H1.5.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pack of hounds.
kennels	infl
	head	kennel
	or	kennels
	syl	ken+nels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
kennelling	infl
	head	kennel
	or	kenneling
	syl	ken+nel+ling
	pos	vb.
kennelled	infl
	head	kennel
	or	kenneled
	syl	ken+nelled
	pos	vb.
kenneling	infl
	head	kennel
	or	kennelling
	syl	ken+nel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
kenneled	infl
	head	kennel
	or	kennelled
	syl	ken+neled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
kennel	H1.6.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or go into a kennel; keep or stay in a kennel.
kennel	ety	C16: variant of cannel #7{channel %1}
kennel	H2.0.
	syl	ken+nel
	pron	<1kenL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an open sewer or street gutter.
Arthur Edwin	infl
	head	Kennelly
	syl	Ar:thur Ed:win.
	pos	n.
Kennelly	0.
	syl	Ken:nel:ly
	pron	<1ken*li>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1939, U.S. electrical engineer: independently of Heaviside, he predicted the existence of an ionized layer in the upper atmosphere, known as the Kennelly-Heaviside layer or E region.
Kennelly-Heaviside layer	0.
	syl	Ken:nel:ly-Heav:i:side lay+er
	pos	n.
	def	See {E region}.
kenning	ety	C14: from Old Norse, from kenna; see #7ken 
kenning	0.
	syl	ken+ning
	pron	<1keniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventional metaphoric name for something, esp. in Old Norse and Old English poetry, such as Old English (bone house) for @6body.@9
Kenny method	ety	C20: named after Sister Elizabeth Kenny, 1886-1952, Australian nurse who developed it
Kenny metreatment	alt
	head	Kenny method
	or	Kenny method
	syl	Ken:ny metreat+ment
	pos	n.
Kenny method	0.
	or	Kenny metreatment
	syl	Ken:ny meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	a method of treating poliomyelitis by applying hot moist packs to the affected muscles alternated by passive and later active movement of the muscles.
keno	ety	C19: of unknown origin
keeno	infl
	head	keno
	syl	kee+no
	pron	<1kEno>
	pos	n.
kino	infl
	head	keno
	or	quino
	syl	ki+no
	pron	<1kEno>
	pos	n.
quino	infl
	head	keno
	or	kino
	syl	qui+no
	pron	<1kEno>
	pos	n.
keno	0.
	syl	ke+no
	pron	<1kEno>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a game of chance similar to bingo.
kenogenesis	0.
	syl	ke+no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2kEn*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary U.S. spelling of {caenogenesis}.
kenogenetic	sub
	head	kenogenesis
	syl	ke+no+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2kEn*uJ*1netic>
	pos	adj.
kenogenetically	sub
	head	kenogenesis
	syl	ke+no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
kenosis	ety	C19: from Greek: an empty?!ing, from kenoun to empty from kenos empty
kenosis	0.
	syl	ke+no+sis
	pron	<ki1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	Christ's voluntary renunciation of certain divine attributes, in order to identify himself with mankind (Philippians 2:6-7).
kenotic	sub
	head	kenosis
	syl	ke+not+ic
	pron	<ki1notik>
	pos	adj. n.
Kensington and Chelsea	0.
	syl	Ken+sing+ton and Chel+sea
	pron	<1kenziGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: {Kensington Palace} (17th century) and gardens. Pop.: 161400 (1976 est.).
kenspeckle	ety	C18: from dialect kenspeck, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse kennispecki power of recognition; related to #7ken 
kenspeckle	0.
	syl	ken+speck:le
	pron	<1ken2spekL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	easily seen or recognized.
kent	0.
	syl	kent
	pron	<kent>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {ken}.
Kent	H1.0.
	syl	Kent
	pron	<kent>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE England, on the English Channel: the first part of Great Britain to be colonized by the Romans; one of the seven kingdoms of Anglo-Saxon England until absorbed by Wessex in the 9th century #7a.d. Apart from the Downs it is mostly low-lying and agricultural, specializing in fruit and hops. There is a small coalfield on the S coast. Administrative centre: Maidstone. Pop.: 1448100 (1976 est.). Area: 4237 sq. km (1636 sq. miles).
William	infl
	head	Kent
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Kent	H2.0.
	syl	Kent
	pron	<kent>
	pos	n.
	def	??1685-1748, English painter, architect, and landscape gardener.
kente	ety	from a Ghanaian language, possibly Akan
kente	1.
	syl	ken+te
	pron	<1kenti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kente cloth}. a brightly coloured handwoven cloth of Ghana, usually with some gold thread.
kente	2.
	syl	ken+te
	pron	<1kenti>
	pos	n.
	def	the toga made of this cloth.
Kentish	1.
	syl	Kent+ish
	pron	<1kentiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Kent.
Kentish	2.
	syl	Kent+ish
	pron	<1kentiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Jutish}. the dialect of Old and Middle English spoken in Kent. See also {Anglian, West Saxon}.
kentledge	ety	C17: perhaps from Old French quintelage ballast, from quintal hundredweight, ultimately from Arabic qint*_ar; see #7kantar 
kentledge	0.
	syl	kent+ledge
	pron	<1kentliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	scrap metal used as ballast in a vessel.
Kentucky	1.
	syl	Ken+tuck:y
	pron	<ken1t^ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the S central U.S.: consists of an undulating plain in the west, the Bluegrass region in the centre, the Tennessee and Ohio River basins in the southwest, and the Appalachians in the east. Capital: Frankfort. Pop.: 3219311 (1970). Area: 102693 sq. km (39650 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ken., Ky}. or (with zip code) {KY}
Kentucky	2.
	syl	Ken+tuck:y
	pron	<ken1t^ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Kentucky, rising in the Cumberland Mountains and flowing northwest to the Ohio River. Length: 417 km (259 miles).
Kentuckian	sub
	head	Kentucky
	syl	Ken+1tuck+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Kentucky bluegrass	0.
	syl	Ken+tuck:y blue+grass
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian grass, grown for forage and naturalized throughout North America.
Kentucky coffee tree	0.
	syl	Ken+tuck:y cof+fee tree
	pos	n.
	def	a North American leguminous tree, whose seeds, in brown curved pulpy pods, were formerly used as a coffee substitute.
Kentucky Derby	0.
	syl	Ken+tuck:y Der+by
	pos	n.
	def	a race for three-year-old horses run annually since 1875 at Louisville, Kentucky.
Kenya	1.
	syl	Ken+ya
	pron	<1kenj*>, <1kEnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in E Africa, on the Indian Ocean: became a British protectorate in 1895 and a colony in 1920; gained independence in 1963 and is a member of the Commonwealth. Coffee constitutes about a third of the total exports. Official languages: English and Swahili. Religions: animist and Christian. Currency: shilling. Capital: Nairobi. Pop.: 10942705 (1969). Area: 582647 sq. km (224960 sq. miles).
Mount	2.
	head	Kenya
	syl	Mount.
	def	an extinct volcano in central Kenya: the second highest mountain in Africa; girth at 2400 m (8000 ft.) is about 150 km (95 miles). The regions above 3200 m (10500 ft.) constitute {Mount Kenya National Park}. Height: 5200 m (17058 ft.).
Kenyan	sub
	head	Kenya
	syl	Ken+yan
	pos	adj. n.
Jomo	infl
	head	Kenyatta
	syl	Jo:mo
	pron	<1J*um*u>
	pos	n.
Kenyatta	0.
	syl	Ken:yat:ta
	pron	<ken1j@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1891-1978, Kenyan statesman: imprisoned as a leader of the Mau Mau revolt (1953-59); elected president of the Kenya African National Union (1961); prime minister of independent Kenya (1963) and president (1964-78).
Keos	0.
	syl	Ke:os
	pron	<1kAos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Aegean Sea, in the NW Cyclades. Pop.: 4347 (1971). Area: 174 sq. km (67 sq. miles). Italian name: {Zea}. Modern Greek name: {K*'ea}.
kep	ety	from #7keep (in obsolete sense: to put oneself in the way of)
kep	0.
	syl	kep
	pron	<kep>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to catch.
Kephallin'ia	0.
	syl	Ke+phal+li+n*'i:a
	pron	<2kefali1nia>, English <2kef*1lEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Cephalonia}.
kepi	ety	C19: from French k*'epi, from German (Swiss dialect) k*"appi a little cap, from kappe #7{cap }
kepis	infl
	head	kepi
	syl	kep:is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kepi	0.
	syl	kep:i
	pron	<1kApE>
	pos	n.
	def	a military cap with a circular top and a horizontal peak.
Johan	infl
	head	Kepler
	syl	Jo:han
	pron	<1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Kepler	H1.0.
	syl	Kep:ler
	pron	<1kepl*>
	pos	n.
	def	1571-1630, German astronomer. As discoverer of Kepler's laws of planetary motion he is regarded as one of the founders of modern astronomy.
Kepler	H2.0.
	syl	Kep+ler
	pron	<1kepl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, about 35 kilometres in diameter.
Kepler's laws	0.
	syl	Kep:ler's laws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three laws of planetary motion published by Kepler between 1609 and 1619. The first states that the orbit of a planet describes an ellipse with the sun at one focus. The second states that, during one orbit, the straight line joining the sun and a planet sweeps out equal areas in equal times. The third states that the squares of the periods of any two planets are proportional to the cubes of their mean distances from the sun.
kept	1.
	syl	kept
	pron	<kept>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {keep}.
kept woman	2.
	head	kept
	syl	kept woman.
	qual	Censorious.
	def	a woman maintained by a man as his mistress.
Kerala	0.
	syl	Ker:a+la
	pron	<1ker*l*>, <k*1ra:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW India, on the Arabian Sea: formed in 1956, it includes the former state of Travancore-Cochin; has the highest population density of any Indian state. Capital: Trivandrum. Pop.: 21347375 (1971). Area: 38855 sq. km (15153 sq. miles).
keramic	0.
	syl	ke+ram+ic
	pron	<ki1r@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare spelling of {ceramic}.
keramics	0.
	syl	ke+ram+ics
	pron	<ki1r@miks>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {ceramics}.
ceratin	alt
	head	keratin
	or	keratin
	syl	cer:a+tin
	pos	n.
keratin	0.
	or	ceratin
	syl	ker:a+tin
	pron	<1ker*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous sulphur-containing protein that occurs in the outer layer of the skin and in hair, nails, feathers, hooves, etc.
keratinise	alt
	head	keratinize
	or	keratinize
	syl	ke+rat+in+ise
	pron	<ki1r@ti2nIz>, <1ker*ti->
	pos	vb.
keratinize	0.
	or	keratinise
	syl	ke+rat+in+ize
	pron	<ki1r@ti2nIz>, <1ker*ti->
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become impregnated with keratin.
keratinization	sub
	head	keratinize
	or	keratinisation
	syl	ke+2rat+in:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
keratinisation	sub
	head	keratinize
	or	keratinization
	syl	ke+2rat+in:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
keratitis	0.
	syl	ker:a+ti+tis
	pron	<2ker*1tItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the cornea.
kerato-	ety	from Greek kerat-, keras horn
keratogenous	0.
	syl	ker:a+tog+e:nous
	pron	<2ker*1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	developing or causing the growth of horny tissue.
keratoid	0.
	syl	ker:a+toid
	pron	<1ker*2tcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling horn; horny.
ties	infl
	head	keratoplasty
	syl	+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
keratoplasty	0.
	syl	ker:a+to+plas+ty
	pron	<1ker*t*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	plastic surgery of the cornea, esp. involving corneal grafting.
keratoplastic	sub
	head	keratoplasty
	syl	ker:a+to+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
keratose	0.
	syl	ker:a+tose
	pron	<1ker*2t*us>, <-2t*uz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of certain sponges
	def	having a horny skeleton.
keratosis	1.
	syl	ker:a+to+sis
	pron	<2ker*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any skin condition marked by a horny growth, such as a wart.
keratosis	2.
	syl	ker:a+to+sis
	pron	<2ker*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a horny growth.
kerb	ety	C17: from Old French courbe bent, from Latin curvus; see #7curve 
curb	alt
	head	kerb
	or	kerb
	syl	curb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kerb	1.
	or	curb
	syl	kerb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of stone or concrete forming an edge between a pavement and a roadway. {~}
kerb	2.
	or	curb
	syl	kerb
	pron	<kR:b>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or enclose with a kerb.
kerbaya	ety	from Malay
kerbaya	0.
	syl	ker+ba+ya
	pron	<1kerbaja>
	pos	n.
	def	a blouse worn by Malay women.
kerb drill	0.
	syl	kerb drill
	pos	n.
	def	a pedestrian's procedure for crossing a road safely, esp. as taught to children.
Kerbela	0.
	syl	Ker+be+la
	pron	<1kR:b*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Karbala}.
curbing	alt
	head	kerbing
	or	kerbing
	syl	curb+ing
	pron	<1kR:biG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kerbing	1.
	or	curbing
	syl	kerb+ing
	pron	<1kR:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for a kerb.
kerbing	2.
	or	curbing
	syl	kerb+ing
	pron	<1kR:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {kerb}.
kerb market	1.
	syl	kerb mar+ket
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	an after-hours street market.
kerb market	2.
	syl	kerb mar+ket
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a street market dealing in unquoted securities.
curbstone	alt
	head	kerbstone
	or	kerbstone
	syl	curb+stone
	pron	<1kR:b2st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kerbstone	0.
	or	curbstone
	syl	kerb+stone
	pron	<1kR:b2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of stones that form a kerb.
kerb weight	0.
	syl	kerb weight
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of a motor car without occupants, luggage, etc.
Kerch	0.
	syl	Kerch
	pron	Russian <1kjArC>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Soviet Union, in the Ukrainian SSR on the {Kerch Peninsula} and the {Strait of Kerch} (linking the Black Sea with the Sea of Azov): founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century #7b.c. ; ceded to Russia in 1774; iron-mining and fishing. Pop.: 149000 (1975 est.).
kerchief	ety	C13: from Old French cuevrechef, from covrir to #7cover + chef head; see #7chief 
kerchief	0.
	syl	ker+chief
	pron	<1kR:Cif>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth worn tied over the head or around the neck.
kerchiefed	sub
	head	kerchief
	syl	ker+chiefed
	pos	adj.
Kerensky	alt
	head	Kerenski
	or	Kerenski
	syl	Ke:ren:sky
	pron	<k*1renski>, Russian <1kjArinskij>
	pos	n.
Aleksandr Fyodorovich	infl
	head	Kerenski
	syl	A:le:ksan:dr Fyo:do:ro:vich
	pron	<ali1ksandr> <1fjcd*r*viC>
	pos	n.
Kerenski	0.
	or	Kerensky
	syl	Ke:ren:ski
	pron	<k*1renski>, Russian <1kjArinskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1970, Russian liberal revolutionary leader; prime minister (July-?!October 1917): overthrown by the Bolsheviks.
kerf	ety	Old English cyrf a cutting; related to Old English ceorfan to #7carve 
kerf	0.
	syl	kerf
	pron	<kR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the cut made by a saw, axe, etc.
kerfuffle	ety	from Scottish curfuffle, carfuffle, from Scottish Gaelic car twist, turn+ fuffle to disarrange
carfuffle	infl
	head	kerfuffle
	or	kurfuffle
	syl	car+fuf+fle
	pron	<k*1f^fL>
	pos	n.
kurfuffle	infl
	head	kerfuffle
	or	carfuffle
	syl	kur+fuf+fle
	pron	<k*1f^fL>
	pos	n.
kerfuffle	1.
	syl	ker+fuf+fle
	pron	<k*1f^fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	commotion; disorder; agitation.
kerfuffle	2.
	syl	ker+fuf+fle
	pron	<k*1f^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to put into disorder or disarray; ruffle or disarrange.
Kerguelen	0.
	syl	Ker+gue+len
	pron	<1kR:gilin>
	pos	n.
	def	an archipelago in the S Indian Ocean: consists of one large volcanic island (Kerguelen or Desolation Island) and 300 small islands; part of the French Southern and Antarctic Territories.
Kerkrade	0.
	syl	Kerk+ra+de
	pron	Dutch <1kerkra:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the SE Netherlands, in Limburg: one of the oldest coal-mining centres in Europe. Pop.: 47301 (1973 est.).
K'erkyra	0.
	syl	K*'er+ky+ra
	pron	<1kerkira>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Corfu}.
Kerman	0.
	syl	Ker+man
	pron	<k*1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Iran: carpet-making centre. Pop.: 100000 (1972 est.).
Kermanshah	0.
	syl	Ker+man+shah
	pron	<2kR:m@n1Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Iran, in the valley of the Qareh Su: oil refinery. Pop.: 249000 (1973 est.).
kermes	ety	C16: from French kerm*`es, from Arabic qirmiz, from Sanskrit krmija- red dye, literally: produced by a worm, from krmi worm+ ja- produced
kermes	1.
	syl	ker+mes
	pron	<1kR:miz>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried bodies of female scale insects of the genus esp. of Europe and W Asia, used as a red dyestuff.
kermes	2.
	syl	ker+mes
	pron	<1kR:miz>
	pos	n.
	def	a small evergreen Eurasian oak tree, the host plant of kermes scale insects.
kermis	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch kercmisse, from kerc church+ misse M#7ass ; originally a festival held to celebrate the dedication of a church
kirmess	alt
	head	kermis
	or	kermis
	syl	kir+mess
	pos	n.
kermis	1.
	or	kirmess
	syl	ker+mis
	pron	<1kR:mis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Belgium and the Netherlands, esp. formerly
	def	an annual country festival or carnival.
kermis	2.
	or	kirmess
	syl	ker+mis
	pron	<1kR:mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a similar event, esp. one held to collect money for charity.
kern	ety	C17: from French carne corner of type, projecting angle, ultimately from Latin card*_o hinge
kerne	alt
	head	kern
	or	kern
	syl	kerne
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
kern	H1.1.
	or	kerne
	syl	kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the character on a piece of printer's type that projects beyond the body.
kern	H1.2.
	or	kerne
	syl	kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a typeface) with a kern.
kern	ety	C14: from Middle Irish cethern band of foot soldiers, from cath battle
kern	H2.1.
	syl	kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightly armed foot soldier in medieval Ireland or Scotland.
kern	H2.2.
	syl	kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a troop of such soldiers.
kern	H2.3.
	syl	kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a loutish peasant.
kern	H3.0.
	syl	kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	the central area of a wall, column, etc., through which all compressive forces pass.
Jerome (David) 	infl
	head	Kern
	syl	Je:rome (David) .
	pos	n.
Kern	0.
	syl	Kern
	pron	<kR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1945, U.S. composer of musical comedies, esp. (1927).
kernel	ety	Old English cyrnel a little seed, from corn seed; see #7corn 
kernel	1.
	syl	ker+nel
	pron	<1kR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible seed of a nut or fruit within the shell or stone.
kernel	2.
	syl	ker+nel
	pron	<1kR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of a cereal, esp. wheat, consisting of the seed in a hard husk.
kernel	3.
	syl	ker+nel
	pron	<1kR:nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the central or essential part of something.
kernels	infl
	head	kernel
	or	kernels
	syl	ker+nels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
kernelling	infl
	head	kernel
	or	kerneling
	syl	ker+nel+ling
	pos	vb.
kernelled	infl
	head	kernel
	or	kerneled
	syl	ker+nelled
	pos	vb.
kerneling	infl
	head	kernel
	or	kernelling
	syl	ker+nel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
kerneled	infl
	head	kernel
	or	kernelled
	syl	ker+neled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
kernel	4.
	syl	ker+nel
	pron	<1kR:nL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to form kernels.
kernel-less	sub
	head	kernel
	syl	ker+nel-less
	pos	adj.
kernite	ety	C20: from Kern Coun?!ty, California, where it was found+-{#7ite %1}
kernite	0.
	syl	ker+nite
	pron	<1kR:nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a light soft colourless or white mineral consisting of a hydrated sodium borate in monoclinic crystalline form: an important source of borax and other boron compounds. Formula: Na\2B\4O\7.4H\2O.
kero	0.
	syl	ker:o
	pron	<1ker*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	See {kerosene}.
kerosene	ety	C19: from Greek k*_eros wax+-#7ene 
kerosine	alt
	head	kerosene
	or	kerosene
	syl	ker:o+sine
	pron	<1ker*2sEn>
	pos	n.
kerosene	0.
	or	kerosine
	syl	ker:o+sene
	pron	<1ker*2sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {paraffin}, (esp. U.S.) except when used as a fuel for jet aircraft.
Jack	infl
	head	Kerouac
	syl	Jack
	pos	n.
Kerouac	0.
	syl	Ke:rou:ac
	pron	<1keru2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1922-69, U.S. novelist and poet of the beat generation. His works include (1957) and (1962).
Kerr	0.
	syl	Kerr
	pron	<kR:>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Robert}. born 1914, Australian public servant. As governor general of Australia (1974-77), he dismissed the Labour prime minister Gough Whitlam (1975) amid great controversy.
Kerr effect	ety	C19: named after John Kerr (1824-1907), Scottish physicist
Kerr effect	1.
	syl	Kerr ef+fect
	pron	<kR:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {electro-optical effect}. the production of double refraction in certain transparent sub?!stances by the application of a strong electric field.
Kerr effect	2.
	syl	Kerr ef+fect
	pron	<kR:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {magneto-optical effect}. a slight elliptical polarization of plane polarized light when reflected from one of the poles of a strong magnet.
Kerry	H1.0.
	syl	Ker+ry
	pron	<1keri>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW Ireland, in W Munster province: mostly mountainous (including the highest peaks in Ireland), with a deeply indented coast and many offshore islands. County town: Tralee. Pop.: 112772 (1971). Area: 4701 sq. km (1815 sq. miles).
Kerry	ety	C19: named after County Kerry, Ireland
Kerries	infl
	head	Kerry
	syl	Ker+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kerry	H2.0.
	syl	Ker+ry
	pron	<1keri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small black breed of dairy cattle, originally from Ireland.
Kerry blue terrier	0.
	syl	Ker+ry blue ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of terrier with a thick wavy grey coat.
kersey	ety	C14: probably from Kersey, village in Suffolk
kersey	1.
	syl	ker+sey
	pron	<1kR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth woollen cloth used for overcoats, etc.
kersey	2.
	syl	ker+sey
	pron	<1kR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a twilled woollen cloth with a cotton warp.
kerseymere	ety	C18: from #7kersey + (#7cassi) #7mere 
kerseymere	0.
	syl	ker+sey+mere
	pron	<1kR:zi2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine soft woollen cloth of twill weave.
Albert	infl
	head	Kesselring
	syl	Al:bert
	pron	<1albert>
	pos	n.
Kesselring	0.
	syl	Kes:sel:ring
	pron	<1kesLriG>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1960, German field marshal. He commanded the Luftwaffe attacks on France, Britain, and North Africa (1939-45) and on the western front (1945).
Parts of	infl
	head	Kesteven
	syl	Parts of.
	pos	n.
Kesteven	0.
	syl	Kes+te+ven
	pron	<1kestivN>
	pos	n.
	def	an area in E England constituting a former administrative division of Lincolnshire.
kestrel	ety	C15: changed from Old French cresserele, from cressele rattle, from Vulgar Latin crepicella (unattested), from Latin crepit*_are to crackle, from crep*_are to rustle
kestrel	0.
	syl	kes+trel
	pron	<1kestr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small falcons, esp. the European that tend to hover against the wind and feed on small mammals on the ground.
Keswick	0.
	syl	Kes+wick
	pron	<1kezik>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in NW England, in the Lake District: tourist centre. Pop.: 5169 (1971).
ketch	ety	C15 cache, probably from cacchen to hunt; see #7catch 
ketch	0.
	syl	ketch
	pron	<keC>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-masted sailing vessel, fore-and-aft rigged, with a tall mainmast and a mizzen stepped forward of the rudderpost. Compare { {yawl%1} (sense 1)}.
ketchup	ety	C18: from Chinese (Amoy) k*_oetsiap brine of pickled fish, from k*_oe seafood+ tsiap sauce
ketcatchup	infl
	head	ketchup
	or	ketcatsup
	syl	ketcatch+up
	pos	n.
ketcatsup	infl
	head	ketchup
	or	ketcatchup
	syl	ketcat+sup
	pos	n.
ketchup	0.
	syl	ketch+up
	pron	<1keC*p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various piquant sauces containing vinegar.
	exam	1	tomato ketchup.
ketene	0.
	syl	ke+tene
	pron	<1kEtEn>, <1ket->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless irritating toxic gas used as an acetylating agent in organic synthesis. Formula: CH\2:CO. Also called: {ethonone}.
keto-enol tautomerism	0.
	syl	ke:to-e:nol tau+tom+er+ism
	pron	<1kEt*u1Enol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	tautomerism in which the tautomers are an enol and a keto form. The change occurs by transfer of a hydrogen atom within the molecule.
keto form	0.
	syl	ke:to form
	pron	<2kEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of tautomeric compounds when they are ketones rather than enols. See {keto-enol tautomerism}.
ketone	ety	C19: from German Keton, from Aketon #7acetone 
ketone	0.
	syl	ke+tone
	pron	<1kEt*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of compounds with the general formula R@'#800457 COR, where R and R@'#800458 are usually alkyl or aryl groups. See also {acetone}.
ketonic	sub
	head	ketone
	syl	ke+ton+ic
	pron	<ki1tonik>
	pos	adj.
ketone body	0.
	syl	ke+tone bod:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of three compounds (aceto?!acetic acid, 3-hydroxybutanoic acid, and acetone) produced when fatty acids are broken down in the liver to provide a source of energy. Excess ketone bodies are present in the blood and urine of people unable to use glucose as an energy source, as in diabetes and starvation. Also called: {acetone body}.
ketone group	0.
	syl	ke+tone group
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the functional group of ketones: a carbonyl group attached to the carbon atoms of two other organic groups.
ketonuria	0.
	syl	ke+to+nu+ri:a
	pron	<2kEt*u1nju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of ketone bodies in the urine.
ketose	0.
	syl	ke+tose
	pron	<1kEt*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any monosaccharide that contains a ketone group.
ketosis	0.
	syl	ke+to+sis
	pron	<ki1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the condition resulting from excess production of ketone bodies.
ketoxime	0.
	syl	ke+tox+ime
	pron	<kE1toksEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an oxime formed by reaction between hydroxylamine and a ketone.
Kettering	0.
	syl	Ket+ter+ing
	pron	<1ket*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in Northamptonshire: footwear industry. Pop.: 42628 (1971).
kettle	ety	C13: from Old Norse ketill; related to Old English cietel kettle, Old High German kezzil; all ultimately from Latin catillus a little pot, from cat*_inus pot
kettle	1.
	syl	ket+tle
	pron	<1ketL>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal container with a handle and spout for boiling water.
kettle	2.
	syl	ket+tle
	pron	<1ketL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various metal containers for heating liquids, cooking fish, etc.
kettle	3.
	syl	ket+tle
	pron	<1ketL>
	pos	n.
	def	an open-topped refractory-lined steel vessel in which metals with low melting points are refined.
kettle	4.
	syl	ket+tle
	pron	<1ketL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {kettle hole}.
kettledrum	0.
	syl	ket:tle+drum
	pron	<1ketL2dr^m>
	pos	n.
	def	a percussion instrument consist?!ing of a hollow bowl-like hemisphere covered with a skin or membrane, supported on a tripod or stand. The pitch may be adjusted by means of screws or pedals, which alter the tension of the skin.
kettledrummer	sub
	head	kettledrum
	syl	ket:tle+2drum:mer
	pos	n.
kettle hole	0.
	syl	ket+tle hole
	pos	n.
	def	a round hollow formed by the melting of a mass of buried ice. Often shortened to {kettle}.
kettle of fish	0.
	syl	ket+tle of fish
	pos	n.
	def	an awkward situation; mess (often used ironically in the phrase {a pretty} or {fine kettle of fish}) .
kevel	ety	C14: from Old Northern French keville, from Latin cl*_avicula a little key, from cl*_avis key
kevel	0.
	syl	kev+el
	pron	<1kevL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a strong bitt or bollard for securing heavy hawsers.
Kew	0.
	syl	Kew
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, on the River Thames: famous for {Kew Gardens} (the Royal Botanic Gardens), established in 1759 and given to the nation in 1841.
kewpie doll	ety	C20: kewpie, perhaps from Cupid 
kewpie doll	1.
	syl	kew+pie doll
	pron	<1kju:pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any brightly coloured doll, commonly given as a prize at carnivals.
kewpie doll	2.
	syl	kew+pie doll
	pron	<1kju:pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Trademark.
	usage	caps.
	def	a doll having rosy cheeks and a curl of hair on its head.
kex	ety	C14: of obscure origin
kex	1.
	syl	kex
	pron	<keks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large hollow-stemmed umbellif?!erous plants, such as cow parsnip and chervil.
kex	2.
	syl	kex
	pron	<keks>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried stalks of any of these plants.
key	ety	Old English c*_@ag; related to Old Frisian k*_ei, Middle Low German keie spear
key	H1.1.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal instrument, usually of a specifically contoured shape, that is made to fit a lock and, when rotated, operates the lock's mechanism.
key	H1.2.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument that is rotated to operate a valve, clock winding mechanism, etc.
key	H1.3.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal peg or wedge inserted into keyways.
key	H1.4.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of levers operating a typewriter, computer, etc.
key	H1.5.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the visible parts of the lever mechanism of a musical keyboard instrument that when depressed set in motion the action that causes the instrument to sound.
key	H1.6.a.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tonality}. any of the 24 major and minor diatonic scales considered as a corpus of notes upon which a piece of music draws for its tonal framework.
key	H1.6.b.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the main tonal centre in an extended composition.
	exam	1	a symphony in the key of F major.
key	H1.6.c.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the tonic of a major or minor scale.
key	H1.6.d.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tuning key}.
key	H1.7.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is crucial in providing an explanation or interpretation.
	exam	1	the key to adult behaviour lies in childhood.
key	H1.8.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of achieving a desired end.
	exam	1	the key to happiness.
key	H1.9.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of access or control.
	exam	1	Gibraltar is the key to the Mediterranean.
key	H1.10.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of explanations of symbols, codes, etc.
key	H1.11.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a text that explains or gives information about a work of literature, art, or music.
key	H1.12.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {key move}. the correct initial move in the solution of a set problem.
key	H1.13.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a systematic list of taxonomic characteristics, used to identify animals or plants.
key	H1.14.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog., painting.
	def	the dominant tonal value and colour intensity of a picture. See also { {low-key} (sense 2)}, {high-key}.
key	H1.15.a.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-operated device for opening or closing a circuit or for switching circuits.
key	H1.15.b.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-operated switch for transmitting coded signals, esp. Morse code.
key	H1.16.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the grooving or scratching of a surface or the application of a rough coat of plaster, etc., to provide a bond for a subsequent finish.
key	H1.17.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	pitch.
	exam	1	he spoke in a low key.
key	H1.18.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic mood or style.
	exam	1	a poem in a melancholic key.
key	H1.19.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	level of intensity.
	exam	1	she worked herself up to a high key.
key	H1.20.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	a wooden wedge placed between a rail and a chair to keep the rail firmly in place.
key	H1.21.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge for tightening a joint or for splitting stone or timber.
key	H1.22.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {keystone} (sense 1).
key	H1.23.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any dry winged fruit, esp. that of the ash.
key	H1.24.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of great importance.
	exam	1	a key issue.
key	H1.25.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	usage	modifier
	def	determining the tonal value of a photograph.
	exam	1	flesh colour is an important key tone.
key	H1.26.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to harmonize (with).
	exam	1	to key one's actions to the prevailing mood.
key	H1.27.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or fasten with a key or some similar device.
key	H1.28.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a key or keys.
key	H1.29.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to locate the position of (a piece of copy, artwork, etc.) on a layout by the use of symbols.
key	H1.30.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include a distinguishing device in (an advertisement, etc.), so that re?!sponses to it can be identified.
key	H1.31.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide a keystone for (an arch).
key	xref
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {key up}.
keyless	sub
	head	key
	syl	key+less
	pos	adj.
key	H2.0.
	syl	key
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cay}.
keyboard	1.a.
	syl	key+board
	pron	<1kE2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete set of keys, usually hand-operated, as on a piano, organ, typewriter, or typesetting machine.
keyboard	1.b.
	syl	key+board
	pron	<1kE2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a keyboard instrument.
keyboard	2.
	syl	key+board
	pron	<1kE2bc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set (a text) in type, onto magnetic tape, or into some other medium by using a keyboard machine.
key fruit	0.
	syl	key fruit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {samara}.
keyhole	1.
	syl	key+hole
	pron	<1kE2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an aperture in a door or a lock case through which a key may be passed to engage the lock mechanism.
keyhole	2.a.
	syl	key+hole
	pron	<1kE2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any small aperture resembling a keyhole in shape or function.
keyhole	2.b.
	syl	key+hole
	pron	<1kE2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	keyhole surgery.
key money	0.
	syl	key mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	a fee payment required from a new tenant of a house or flat before he moves in.
John Maynard	infl
	head	Keynes
	syl	John May:nard
	pos	n.
Keynes	0.
	syl	Keynes
	pron	<kAnz>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Keynes. 1883-1946, English economist. In (1936) he advocated the use of government fiscal and monetary policy to adjust demand and maintain full employment without inflation ({Keynesianism}) . He helped to found the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Keynesian	sub
	head	Keynes
	syl	Keynes+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
keynote	1.a.
	syl	key+note
	pron	<1kE2n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a central or determining principle in a speech, literary work, etc.
keynote	1.b.
	syl	key+note
	pron	<1kE2n*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a keynote speech.
keynote	2.
	syl	key+note
	pron	<1kE2n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the note upon which a scale or key is based; tonic.
keynote	3.
	syl	key+note
	pron	<1kE2n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver a keynote address to (a political convention, etc.).
keynote	4.
	syl	key+note
	pron	<1kE2n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outline (political issues, policy, etc.) in or as in a keynote address.
key punch	1.
	syl	key punch
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {card punch}. a device having a keyboard that is operated manually to transfer data onto punched cards, paper tape, etc.
key-punch	infl
	head	key punch
	syl	key-punch.
	pos	vb.
key punch	2.
	syl	key punch
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (data) onto punched cards, paper tape, etc., by using a key punch.
key signature	0.
	syl	key sig+na+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of sharps or flats appearing at the beginning of each stave line to indicate the key in which a piece, section, etc., is to be performed.
keystone	1.
	syl	key+stone
	pron	<1kE2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {headstone, quoin}. the central stone at the top of an arch or the top stone of a dome or vault.
keystone	2.
	syl	key+stone
	pron	<1kE2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is necessary to connect or support a number of other related things.
keystroke	0.
	syl	key+stroke
	pron	<1kE2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a single operation of the mechanism of a typewriter or keyboard-operated typesetting machine by the action of a key.
key up	0.
	syl	key up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise the intensity, excitement, tension, etc., of.
keyway	0.
	syl	key+way
	pron	<1kE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a longitudinal slot cut into a component to accept a key that engages with a similar slot on a mating component to prevent relative motion of the two components.
key word	1.
	syl	key word
	pos	n.
	def	a word used as a key to a code.
key word	2.
	syl	key word
	pos	n.
	def	any signifi?!cant word or thing, esp. a word used to describe the contents of a document.
kg	alt
	or	kg
	syl	kg.
kg	1.
	or	kg
	syl	kg
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	kilogram.
kg	2.
	or	kg
	syl	kg
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	keg.
KG	0.
	syl	K.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight of the Order of the Garter (a Brit. title).
KGB	ety	from Russian Komitet Gosudarstennoi Bezopasnosti State Security Committee
KGB	0.
	syl	K.G.B.
	qual	abbrev.
	def	the Soviet secret police since 1954.
Khabarovsk	0.
	syl	Kha+ba+rovsk
	pron	Russian <$x*1bar*fsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the E Soviet Union, on the Amur River: the administrative centre of the whole Soviet Far Eastern territory until 1938; a major industrial centre. Pop.: 500000 (1975 est.).
Aram Ilich	infl
	head	Khachaturian
	syl	Ar:am Il:ich
	pron	<1ar*m> <il1jiC>
	pos	n.
Khachaturian	0.
	syl	Kha:cha:tur:i:an
	pron	<2ka:C*1tu*ri*n>, Russian <x*C*tur1jan>
	pos	n.
	def	1903-78, Russian composer. His works, which often incorporate Armenian folk tunes, include a piano concerto and the ballet (1942).
khaddar	ety	from Hindi kh*_adar 
khadi	alt
	head	khaddar
	or	khaddar
	syl	kha+di
	pron	<1ka:di>
	pos	n.
khaddar	0.
	or	khadi
	syl	khad+dar
	pron	<1ka:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton cloth of plain weave, produced in India.
Khakass Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Kha+kass Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<k*1k@s>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S central Soviet Union, in the Krasnoyarsk Territory of the RSFSR: formed in 1930. Capital: Abakan. Pop.: 445824 (1970). Area: 61900 sq. km (23855 sq. miles).
khaki	ety	C19: from Urdu, from Persian: dusty, from kh*_ak dust
khakis	infl
	head	khaki
	syl	kha+kis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
khaki	1.a.
	syl	kha+ki
	pron	<1ka:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull yellowish-brown colour.
khaki	1.b.
	syl	kha+ki
	pron	<1ka:ki>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a khaki background.
khaki	2.a.
	syl	kha+ki
	pron	<1ka:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing fabric of this colour, used esp. for military uniforms.
khaki	2.b.
	syl	kha+ki
	pron	<1ka:ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a khaki jacket.
Khalid ibn Abdul Aziz	0.
	syl	Kha:lid ibn Ab:dul Az:iz
	pron	<1ka:lid> <1ibN> <1@bdul> <a1zEz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, king and President of the Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia since 1975, when his brother King Faisal was assassinated.
khalif	0.
	syl	kha+lif
	pron	<1kAlif>, <1k@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {caliph}.
Khalkha	0.
	syl	Khal+kha
	pron	<1k@lk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Mongolian that is the official language of the Mongolian People's Republic.
Khalkidiki	0.
	syl	Khal+ki+di+ki
	pron	<2$xalkiDi1ki>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Chalcidice}.
Khalk's	0.
	syl	Khal+k*':s
	pron	<$xal1kis>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Chalcis}.
Khama	0.
	syl	Kha:ma
	pron	<1ka:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Se@.ret@.se} (s$$#!r$ets$I). born 1921, Botswana statesman. He became the first president of Botswana in 1966.
khamsin	ety	C17: from Arabic, literally: fifty
kamseen	infl
	head	khamsin
	or	kamsin
	syl	kam+seen
	pos	n.
kamsin	infl
	head	khamsin
	or	kamseen
	syl	kam+sin
	pos	n.
khamsin	0.
	syl	kham+sin
	pron	<1k@msin>, <k@m1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot southerly wind blowing from about March to May, esp. in Egypt.
khan	ety	C14: from Old French caan, from Medieval Latin caanus, from Turkish kh*_an, contraction of kh*_aq*_an ruler
khan	H1.1.a.
	syl	khan
	pron	<ka:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a title borne by medieval Chinese emperors and Mongol and Turkic rulers: usually added to a name.
	exam	1	Kublai Khan.
khan	H1.1.b.
	syl	khan
	pron	<ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	such a ruler.
khan	H1.2.
	syl	khan
	pron	<ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of respect borne by important personages in Afghanistan and central Asia.
khan	ety	C14: via Arabic from Persian
khan	H2.0.
	syl	khan
	pron	<ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inn in Turkey, certain Arab countries, etc.; caravanserai.
khanate	1.
	syl	khan+ate
	pron	<1ka:nAt>, <1k@n->
	pos	n.
	def	the territory ruled by a khan.
khanate	2.
	syl	khan+ate
	pron	<1ka:nAt>, <1k@n->
	pos	n.
	def	the position or rank of a khan.
khanga	0.
	syl	khan+ga
	pron	<1k@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kanga}.
Khania	0.
	syl	Kha+nia
	pron	<$xa1nja>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Canea}.
kharif	ety	Urdu, ultimately from Arabic kharafa to gather
kharif	0.
	syl	kha+rif
	pron	<k*1rEf>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Pakistan, India, etc.
	def	a crop that is harvested at the beginning of winter. Compare {rabi}.
Kharkov	0.
	syl	Khar+kov
	pron	Russian <1$xarjk*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR: capital of the Ukrainian SSR (1917-34); university (1805). Pop.: 1357000 (1975 est.).
Khartum	alt
	head	Khartoum
	or	Khartoum
	syl	Khar+tum
	pron	<ka:1tu:m>
	pos	n.
Khartoum	0.
	or	Khartum
	syl	Khar+toum
	pron	<ka:1tu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Sudan, at the junction of the Blue and the White Nile: with adjoining Khartoum North and Omdurman, the largest conurbation in the country destroyed by the Mahdists in 1885 when General Gordon was killed; seat of the Anglo-Egyptian government of the Sudan until 1954, then capital of the new republic. Pop.: 261840 (1971 est.).
khat	0.
	syl	khat
	pron	<k@t>, <ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kat}.
khayal	ety	Urdu: literally: thought, imagination
khayal	0.
	syl	kha+yal
	pron	<k*1ja:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of Indian classical vocal music.
Omar	infl
	head	Khayy'am
	syl	O:mar.
	pos	n.
Khayy'am	0.
	syl	Khay:y*'am
	pron	<kI1am>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Omar Khayy*'am}.
kheda	ety	from Hindi
khedah	infl
	head	kheda
	or	keddah
	syl	khed+ah
	pron	<1ked*>
	pos	n.
keddah	infl
	head	kheda
	or	khedah
	syl	ked+dah
	pron	<1ked*>
	pos	n.
kheda	0.
	syl	khed:a
	pron	<1ked*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, Burma, etc.
	def	an enclosure into which wild elephants are driven to be captured.
khedive	ety	C19: from French kh*'edive, from Turkish hidiv, from Persian khid*_iw prince
khedive	0.
	syl	khe+dive
	pron	<ki1dEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the viceroy of Egypt under Ottoman suzerainty (1867-1914).
khedival	sub
	head	khedive
	or	khedivial
	syl	khe+1di+val
	pos	adj.
khedivial	sub
	head	khedive
	or	khedival
	syl	khe+1di+vi:al
	pos	adj.
khedivate	sub
	head	khedive
	or	khediviate
	syl	khe+1di+vate
	pos	n.
khediviate	sub
	head	khedive
	or	khedivate
	syl	khe+1di+vi+ate
	pos	n.
Khelat	0.
	syl	Khe+lat
	pron	<k*1la:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kalat}.
Kherson	0.
	syl	Kher+son
	pron	Russian <xir1scn>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR on the Dnieper River near the Black Sea: shipyards. Pop.: 307000 (1975 est.).
Samphan	infl
	head	Khieu
	syl	Sam:phan
	pron	<1s@mf@n>
	pos	n.
Khieu	0.
	syl	Khieu
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, Cambodian Communist statesman; president of Cambodia since 1976.
Khingan Mountains	0.
	syl	Khin+gan Moun+tains
	pron	<1SiG1a:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of NE China, in W Manchuria. Highest peak: 2034 m (6673 ft.).
Kh'os	0.
	syl	Kh*':+os
	pron	<1*,cics>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Chios}.
Khirbet Qumran	0.
	syl	Khir+bet Qum+ran
	pron	<1ki*bet> <1kumra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaeological site in NW Jordan, near the NW shore of the Dead Sea: includes the caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found.
Khiva	0.
	syl	Khi+va
	pron	Russian <$xi1va>
	pos	n.
	def	a former khanate of W Asia, on the Amu Darya River: divided between the Uzbek and Turkmen SSRs in 1924.
Khmer	1.
	syl	Khmer
	pron	<kme*>, <kmR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of Cambodia, noted for a civilization that flourished from about 800 #7a.d. to about 1370, remarkable for its architecture.
Khmer	2.
	syl	Khmer
	pron	<kme*>, <kmR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mon-Khmer family: the official language of Cambodia.
Khmer	3.
	syl	Khmer
	pron	<kme*>, <kmR:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Khmerian	sub
	head	Khmer
	syl	Khmer+i:an
	pos	adj.
Khmer Republic	0.
	syl	Khmer Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the former official name (1970-76) of {Cambodia}.
Khmer Rouge	0.
	syl	Khmer Rouge
	pron	<1ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the Cambodian communist party, which seized power in a civil war (1970-75).
Khoikhoi	0.
	syl	Khoi+khoi
	pron	<1kcikci>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of the Khoisan languages, spoken mostly by Hottentots.
Khoisan	1.
	syl	Khoi+san
	pron	<1kcisa:n>, <kci1sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages, divided into the Khoikhoi and San subfamilies, spoken in southern Africa by the Hottentots and Bushmen and by two small groups in Tanzania. A characteristic phonological feature of these languages is the use of suction stops (clicks).
Khoisan	2.
	syl	Khoi+san
	pron	<1kcisa:n>, <kci1sa:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this family of languages.
Khodzhent	alt
	head	Khojent
	or	Khojent
	syl	Kho+dzhent
	pron	Russian <$xad1Zent>
	pos	n.
Khojent	0.
	or	Khodzhent
	syl	Kho+jent
	pron	Russian <$xad1Zent>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1936) of {Leninabad}.
Khotan	0.
	syl	Kho+tan
	pron	<1k*u1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Hotien}.
Nikita Sergeyevich	infl
	head	Khrushchev
	syl	Ni:ki:ta Ser:ge:ye:vich
	pron	<ni1kit*> <sir1gjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Khrushchev	0.
	syl	Khrush:chev
	pron	<kru:s1Cof>, <1krusCof>, Russian <$xru1SCcf>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1971, Soviet statesman; premier of the Soviet Union (1958-64). On Stalin's death he became first secretary of the Soviet Communist Party (1953-64) and initiated a destalinization policy (1956). As premier, he pursued a policy of peaceful coexistence with the West, but alienated Communist China. He was removed from office in 1964.
Khufu	0.
	syl	Khu:fu
	pron	<1ku:fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of {Cheops}.
Khulna	0.
	syl	Khul+na
	pron	<1kulna:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Bangladesh. Pop.: 437304 (1974).
khuskhus	ety	Hindi
khuskhus	0.
	syl	khus+khus
	pron	<1kuskus>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic perennial Indian grass, (or whose roots are woven into mats, fans, and baskets.
Khyber Pass	0.
	syl	Khy+ber Pass
	pron	<1kIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow pass over the Safed Koh Range between Afghanistan and Pakistan, over which came the Persian, Greek, Tatar, Mogul, and Afghan invasions of India; scene of bitter fighting between the British and Afghans (1838-42, 1878-80). Length: about 53 km (33 miles). Highest point: 1072 m (3518 ft.).
kHz	0.
	syl	kHz
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilohertz.
kiaat	ety	from Afrikaans, probably from a Bantu language
kiaat	1.
	syl	ki+aat
	pron	<1kia:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African leguminous tree,
kiaat	2.
	syl	ki+aat
	pron	<1kia:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree, used for furniture, floors, etc.
kiang	ety	C19: from Tibetan rkyan 
kiang	0.
	syl	ki+ang
	pron	<ki1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the wild ass, that occurs in Tibet and surrounding regions. Compare {onager}.
Kiangsi	0.
	syl	Kiang+si
	pron	<1kj@G1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SE central China, in the basins of the Kan River and the Po-yang Lake: mineral re?!sources include coal and tungsten. Capital: Nanchang. Pop.: 28000000 (1976 est.). Area: 164800 sq. km (64300 sq. miles).
Kiangsu	0.
	syl	Kiang+su
	pron	<1kj@G1su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E China, on the Yellow Sea: consists mostly of the marshy delta of the Yangtze River, with some of China's largest cities and most densely populated areas. Capital: Nanking. Pop.: 55000000 (1976 est.). Area: 102200 sq. km (39860 sq. miles).
Kiaochow	0.
	syl	Kiao+chow
	pron	<1kjau1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory of NE China, in SE Shantung province, surrounding {Kiaochow Bay} (an inlet of the Yellow Sea): leased to Germany from 1898 to 1914. Area: about 520 sq. km (200 sq. miles).
kibble	ety	C17: from German k*"ubel; related to Old English cyfel, ultimately from Medieval Latin cuppa #7cup 
kibble	H1.0.
	syl	kib+ble
	pron	<1kibL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a bucket used in wells or in mining for hoisting.
kibble	ety	C18: of unknown origin
kibble	H2.0.
	syl	kib+ble
	pron	<1kibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grind into small pieces.
kibbutz	ety	C20: from Modern Hebrew qibb*_us: gathering, from Hebrew qibb*_utz 
kibbutzim	infl
	head	kibbutz
	syl	kib+but+zim
	pron	<2kibut1sEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kibbutz	0.
	syl	kib+butz
	pron	<ki1buts>
	pos	n.
	def	a collective agricultural settlement in modern Israel, owned and administered communally by its members and on which children are reared collectively.
kibe	ety	C14: probably from Welsh cibi, of obscure origin
kibe	0.
	syl	kibe
	pron	<kIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a chilblain, esp. an ulcerated one on the heel.
kibitka	ety	C18: Russian, from Tatar kibits 
kibitka	1.
	syl	ki+bit+ka
	pron	<ki1bitk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Russia
	def	a covered sledge or wagon.
kibitka	2.
	syl	ki+bit+ka
	pron	<ki1bitk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a felt tent used among the Tatars of central Asia.
kibitka	3.
	syl	ki+bit+ka
	pron	<ki1bitk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Tatar family.
kibitz	ety	C20: from Yiddish kibitzen, from German kiebitzen to be an onlooker, from Kiebitz busybody, literally: plover &- #!kib+itz+er n.
kibitz	0.
	syl	kib+itz
	pron	<1kibits>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to interfere or offer unwanted advice, esp. as a spectator at a card game.
kiblah	ety	C18: from Arabic q*'iblah that which is placed opposite; related to qabala to be opposite
kibla	alt
	head	kiblah
	or	kiblah
	syl	kib+la
	pron	<1kibla:>
	pos	n.
kiblah	0.
	or	kibla
	syl	kib+lah
	pron	<1kibla:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the direction of Mecca, to which Muslims turn in prayer, indicated in mosques by a niche (mihrab) in the wall.
kibosh	ety	C19: of unknown origin
put the kibosh on	1.
	head	kibosh
	syl	put the kibosh on.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to put a stop to; prevent from continuing; halt.
kibosh	2.
	syl	ki+bosh
	pron	<1kI2boS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.; Rare.
	def	to put a stop to.
kick	ety	C14 kiken, perhaps of Scandinavian origin
kick	1.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive or impel with the foot.
kick	2.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with the foot or feet.
kick	3.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to strike out or thrash about with the feet, as in fighting or swimming.
kick	4.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to raise a leg high, as in dancing.
kick	5.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a gun, etc.
	def	to recoil or strike in recoiling when fired.
kick	6.a.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a conversion or a drop goal) by means of a kick.
kick	6.b.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to score (a goal) by means of a kicked conversion.
kick	7.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	to score (a goal) by a kick.
kick	8.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Cricket. of a ball
	def	to rear up sharply.
kick	9.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes foll. by against
	def	to object or resist.
kick	10.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be active and in good health (esp. in the phrase {alive and kicking) }.
kick	11.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to change gear in a car, esp. a racing car.
	exam	1	he kicked into third and passed the bigger car.
kick	12.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to free oneself of (an addiction, etc.).
	exam	1	to kick heroin;
	exam	2	to kick the habit.
kick	13.a.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act against one's own conscience.
kick	13.b.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to resist the inevitable.
kick one's heels	14.
	head	kick
	syl	kick one's heels.
	def	to be idle or be kept waiting.
kick over the traces	15.
	head	kick
	syl	kick over the traces.
	def	See { {trace%2} (sense 3)}.
kick the bucket	16.
	head	kick
	syl	kick the bucket.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to die.
kick up one's heels	17.
	head	kick
	syl	kick up one's heels.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to enjoy oneself without inhibition.
kick	18.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	def	a thrust or blow with the foot.
kick	19.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain rhythmic leg movements used in swimming.
kick	20.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	def	the recoil of a gun or other firearm.
kick	21.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stimulating or exciting quality or effect (esp. in the phrases {get a kick out of, for kicks) }.
kick	22.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the sudden stimulating or intoxicating effect of strong alcoholic drink or certain drugs.
kick	23.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	power or force.
kick	24.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a temporary enthusiasm.
	exam	1	he's on a new kick every week.
kick	25.a.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	def	a reprimand.
kick	25.b.
	syl	kick
	pron	<kik>
	pos	n.
	def	a setback.
kick in the teeth	26.
	head	kick
	syl	kick in the teeth.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a humiliating rebuff.
kickable	sub
	head	kick
	syl	kick+a:ble
	pos	adj.
kick around	alt
	head	kick about
	or	kick about
	syl	kick a:round
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
kick about	1.
	or	kick around
	syl	kick a:bout
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to treat harshly.
kick about	2.
	or	kick around
	syl	kick a:bout
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discuss (ideas, etc.) informally.
kick about	3.
	or	kick around
	syl	kick a:bout
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wander aimlessly.
kick about	4.
	or	kick around
	syl	kick a:bout
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lie neglected or forgotten.
kick about	5.
	or	kick around
	syl	kick a:bout
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be present in (some place).
kickback	1.
	syl	kick+back
	pron	<1kik2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong reaction.
kickback	2.
	syl	kick+back
	pron	<1kik2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	part of an income paid to a person having influence over the size or payment of the income, esp. by some illegal arrangement.
kick back	infl
	head	kickback
	syl	kick back.
	pos	adv.
kickback	3.
	syl	kick+back
	pron	<1kik2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a strong reaction.
kickback	4.
	syl	kick+back
	pron	<1kik2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a gun
	def	to recoil.
kickback	5.
	syl	kick+back
	pron	<1kik2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to pay a kickback to (someone).
kickdown	0.
	syl	kick+down
	pron	<1kik2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of changing gear in a car with automatic transmission, by fully depressing the accelerator.
kicker	1.
	syl	kick+er
	pron	<1kik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that kicks.
kicker	2.
	syl	kick+er
	pron	<1kik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a player in a rugby or occasionally a soccer team whose task is to attempt to kick conversions, penalty goals, etc.
kicker	3.
	syl	kick+er
	pron	<1kik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a hidden and disadvantageous factor, such as a clause in a contract.
kicker	4.
	syl	kick+er
	pron	<1kik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any light outboard motor for propelling a boat.
kick off	1.
	syl	kick off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start play in a game of football by kicking the ball from the centre of the field.
kick off	2.
	syl	kick off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to commence (a discussion, job, etc.).
kickoff	infl
	head	kick off
	syl	kick+off.
	pos	n.
kick off	3.a.
	syl	kick off
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a place kick from the centre of the field in a game of football.
kick off	3.b.
	syl	kick off
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the time at which the first such kick is due to take place.
	exam	1	kickoff is at 2:30 p.m.
kick off	4.a.
	syl	kick off
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the beginning of something.
for a kickoff	4.b.
	head	kick off
	syl	for a kickoff.
	def	to begin with.
kick out	1.
	syl	kick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to eject or dismiss.
kick out	2.
	syl	kick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to turn a skateboard or surfboard into the air, as in surfing over a wave, by shifting weight to the back of the board with the foot. {~} {kick-out}.
kick out	3.
	syl	kick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	an act or instance of kicking out.
kick pleat	0.
	syl	kick pleat
	pos	n.
	def	a back pleat at the hem of a straight skirt to allow the wearer greater ease in walking.
kickshaw	ety	C16: back formation from kickshaws, by folk etymology from French quelque chose something
kickshaws	alt
	head	kickshaw
	or	kickshaw
	syl	kick+shaws
	pos	n.
kickshaw	1.
	or	kickshaws
	syl	kick+shaw
	pron	<1kik2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a valueless trinket.
kickshaw	2.
	or	kickshaws
	syl	kick+shaw
	pron	<1kik2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a small elaborate or exotic delicacy.
kicksorter	0.
	syl	kick+sort:er
	pron	<1kik2sc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a multichannel pulse-height analyser used esp. to distinguish between isotopes by sorting their characteristic pulses (kicks).
kickstand	0.
	syl	kick+stand
	pron	<1kik2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a short metal bar attached to and pivoting on the bottom of the frame of a motorcycle or bicycle, which when kicked into a vertical position holds the stationary vehicle upright.
kick-start	0.
	syl	kick-start
	pron	<1kik2sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to start an engine, esp. of a motorcycle, by means of a pedal that is kicked downwards. &- {#!kick-@!start@.er}
kicktail	0.
	syl	kick+tail
	pron	<1kik2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the slightly turned-up part of the back of a skateboard, designed to make manoeuvres easier.
kick turn	1.
	syl	kick turn
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a standing turn performed by swivelling each ski separately through 180?%.
kick turn	2.
	syl	kick turn
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	a manoeuvre in which the front wheels are lifted off the ground by the rider changing his weight distribution, to alter the direction of forward movement.
kick up	0.
	syl	kick up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause (trouble, a fuss, etc.).
kick upstairs	0.
	syl	kick up+stairs
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to promote to a nominally higher but effectively powerless position.
kid	ety	C12: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse kith, Shetland Islands kidi lamb
kid	H1.1.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of a goat or of a related animal, such as an antelope.
kid	H1.2.a.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	soft smooth leather made from the hide of a kid.
kid	H1.3.a.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	a young person; child.
kid	H1.3.b.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	younger or being still a child.
	exam	1	kid brother;
	exam	2	kid sister.
our kid	4.
	head	kid
	syl	our kid.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	def	one's younger brother or sister.
kids	infl
	head	kid
	syl	kids
	pos	vb.
kidding	infl
	head	kid
	syl	kid+ding
	pos	vb.
kidded	infl
	head	kid
	syl	kid+ded.
	pos	vb.
kid	H1.5.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a goat
	def	to give birth to (young).
kiddishness	sub
	head	kid
	syl	kid+dish+ness
	pos	n.
kidlike	sub
	head	kid
	syl	kid+2like
	pos	adj.
kid	ety	C19: probably from #7kid %1
kids	infl
	head	kid
	syl	kids
	pos	vb.
kidding	infl
	head	kid
	syl	kid+ding
	pos	vb.
kidded	infl
	head	kid
	syl	kid+ded.
	pos	vb.
kid	H2.1.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tease or deceive.
kid	H2.2.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave or speak deceptively for fun.
kidder	sub
	head	kid
	syl	kid+der
	pos	n.
kiddingly	sub
	head	kid
	syl	kid+ding+ly
	pos	adv.
kid	ety	C18: probably variant of #7kit %1 (in the sense: barrel)
kid	H3.0.
	syl	kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wooden tub.
Thomas	infl
	head	Kid
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Kid	0.
	syl	Kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Thomas) {Kyd}.
William	infl
	head	Kidd
	syl	Wil:liam
	pos	n.
Kidd	0.
	syl	Kidd
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1645-1701, Scottish privateer, pirate, and murderer; hanged.
Kidderminster	1.
	syl	Kid+der+min+ster
	pron	<1kid*2minst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in NE Hereford and Worcester on the River Stour: carpet industry. Pop.: 47255 (1971).
Kidderminster	2.
	syl	Kid+der+min+ster
	pron	<1kid*2minst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of ingrain re?!versible carpet originally made at Kidderminster.
kiddle	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, from Old French quidel, of obscure origin
kiddle	0.
	syl	kid+dle
	pron	<1kidL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	a device, esp. a barrier constructed of nets and stakes, for catching fish in a river or in the sea.
Kiddush	ety	from Hebrew qidd*_ush sanctification
Kiddush	0.
	syl	Kid+dush
	pron	<1kid*S>, Hebrew <ki1duS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a traditional blessing recited over bread or a cup of wine on the Sabbath or a festival.
kiddie	alt
	head	kiddy
	or	kiddy
	syl	kid+die
	pron	<1kidi>
	pos	n.
kiddies	infl
	head	kiddy
	syl	kid+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kiddy	0.
	or	kiddie
	syl	kid+dy
	pron	<1kidi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an affectionate word for {child}.
kid glove	1.
	syl	kid glove
	pos	n.
	def	a glove made of kidskin.
handle with kid gloves	2.
	head	kid glove
	syl	handle with kid gloves.
	def	to treat with great tact or caution. {~} {kid+glove}.
kid glove	3.
	syl	kid glove
	pos	n.
	def	over?!delicate or overrefined.
kid glove	4.
	syl	kid glove
	pos	n.
	def	diplomatic; tactful.
	exam	1	a kidglove approach.
kidnap	ety	C17: #7kid %1#7+ obsolete nap to steal; see #7nab 
kidnaps	infl
	head	kidnap
	or	kidnaps
	syl	kid+naps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
kidnapping	infl
	head	kidnap
	or	kidnaping
	syl	kid+nap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
kidnapped	infl
	head	kidnap
	or	kidnaped
	syl	kid+napped
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
kidnaping	infl
	head	kidnap
	or	kidnapping
	syl	kid+nap+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
kidnaped	infl
	head	kidnap
	or	kidnapped
	syl	kid+naped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
kidnap	0.
	syl	kid+nap
	pron	<1kidn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry off and hold (a person), usually for ransom.
kidnapper	sub
	head	kidnap
	syl	kid+nap+per
	pos	n.
kidney	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
kidney	1.
	syl	kid+ney
	pron	<1kidni>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two bean-shaped organs at the back of the abdominal cavity in man, one on each side of the spinal column. They maintain water and electrolyte balance and filter waste products from the blood, which are excreted as urine. Related adj.: {renal}.
kidney	2.
	syl	kid+ney
	pron	<1kidni>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding organ in other animals.
kidney	3.
	syl	kid+ney
	pron	<1kidni>
	pos	n.
	def	the kidneys of certain animals used as food.
kidney	4.
	syl	kid+ney
	pron	<1kidni>
	pos	n.
	def	class, type, or disposition (esp. in the phrases {of the same} or {a different kidney) }.
kidney-like	sub
	head	kidney
	syl	kidn:ey-like
	pos	adj.
kidney bean	1.
	syl	kid+ney bean
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain bean plants having kidney-shaped seeds, esp. the French bean and scarlet runner.
kidney bean	2.
	syl	kid+ney bean
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of any of these beans.
kidney machine	0.
	syl	kid+ney mach+ine
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {artificial kidney}. See {haemodialysis}.
kidney stone	0.
	syl	kid+ney stone
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a hard mass formed in the kidney, usually composed of oxalates, phosphates, and carbonates. Also called: {renal calculus}.
kidney vetch	0.
	syl	kid+ney vetch
	pos	n.
	def	a silky papilionaceous perennial plant, of Europe and N Africa, with yellow or orange flowers. Also called: {ladies' fingers}.
Kidron	0.
	syl	Ki+dron
	pron	<1kEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kedron}.
kidskin	0.
	syl	kid+skin
	pron	<1kid2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft smooth leather made from the hide of a young goat. Often shortened to {kid}.
kids' stuff	1.
	syl	kids' stuff
	pos	n.
	def	something considered fit only for children.
kids' stuff	2.
	syl	kids' stuff
	pos	n.
	def	something considered simple or easy.
kief	0.
	syl	kief
	pron	<kEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kif}.
Kiel	0.
	syl	Kiel
	pron	<kEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N West Germany, capital of Schleswig-Holstein state, on the {Kiel Canal} (connecting the North Sea with the Baltic): joined the Hanseatic League in 1284; became part of Denmark in 1773 and passed to Prussia in 1866; an important naval base in World Wars I and II; shipbuilding and engineering industries. Pop.: 265587 (1974 est.).
Kielce	0.
	syl	Kiel+ce
	pron	Polish <1kjeltse>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Poland. Pop.: 142000 (1974 est.).
kier	ety	C16: from Old Norse ker tub; related to Old High German kar 
kier	0.
	syl	kier
	pron	<ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vat in which cloth is bleached.
Soren Aabye	infl
	head	Kierkegaard
	syl	So:\:ren Aa:bye
	pron	<1s@o:r*n> <1c:by>
	pos	n.
Kierkegaard	0.
	syl	Kier:ke:gaard
	pron	<1ki*k*2ga:d>, Danish <1kirg*2c:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-55, Danish philosopher and theologian. He rejected organized Christianity and anticipated the existentialists in emphasizing man's moral responsibility and freedom of choice. His works include (1843), (1844), and (1849).
Kierkegaardian	sub
	head	Kierkegaard
	syl	Kier+ke+1gaard+i:an
	pos	adj.
kieselguhr	ety	C19: from German Kieselgur, from Kiesel flint, pebble+ Gur loose earthy deposit
kieselguhr	0.
	syl	kie+sel+guhr
	pron	<1kEzL2gu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unconsolidated form of {diatomite}.
kieserite	ety	C19: named after Dietrich G. Kieser (died 1862), German physician; see {-#7ite %1}
kieserite	0.
	syl	kie+ser+ite
	pron	<1kEz*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium sulphate. Formula: MgSO\4.H\2O.
Kiev	0.
	syl	Ki:ev
	pron	<1kEef>, Russian <1kijif>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Ukrainian SSR, on the Dnieper River: formed the first Russian state by the late 9th century; university (1834). Pop.: 1947000 (1975 est.).
kif	ety	C20: from Arabic kayf pleasure
kaif	infl
	head	kif
	syl	kaif
	pos	n.
keef	infl
	head	kif
	syl	keef
	pos	n.
kef	infl
	head	kif
	or	kief
	syl	kef
	pos	n.
kief	infl
	head	kif
	or	kef
	syl	kief
	pos	n.
kif	1.
	syl	kif
	pron	<kif>, <kEf>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {marijuana}.
kif	2.
	syl	kif
	pron	<kif>, <kEf>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or agent that when smoked is capable of producing a euphoric condition.
kif	3.
	syl	kif
	pron	<kif>, <kEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the euphoric condition produced by smoking marijuana.
Kigali	0.
	syl	Ki+ga+li
	pron	<ki1ga:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Rwanda, in the central part. Pop.: 54403 (1970 est.).
kike	ety	C20: probably variant of kiki, reduplication of -ki, common name-ending among Jews from Slavic countries
kike	0.
	syl	kike
	pron	<kIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an offensive word for {Jew}.
Kikl'adhes	0.
	syl	Ki+kl*'a+dhes
	pron	<ki1kla@des>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Cyclades}.
kikoi	ety	C20: from Swahili
kikoi	0.a.
	syl	ki+koi
	pron	<1kEkci>
	pos	n.
	usage	in E Africa
	def	a piece of cotton cloth with coloured bands, worn wrapped around the body.
kikoi	0.b.
	syl	ki+koi
	pron	<1kEkci>
	pos	n.
	usage	in E Africa; as modifier
	exam	1	kikoi material.
kikumon	ety	Japanese
kikumon	0.
	syl	kik:u+mon
	pron	<1kiku:2mon>
	pos	n.
	def	the chrysanthemum emblem of the imperial family of Japan.
Kikuyus	infl
	head	Kikuyu
	or	Kikuyu
	syl	Ki+ku+yus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kikuyu	infl
	or	Kikuyus
	syl	Ki+ku+yu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kikuyu	1.
	syl	Ki+ku+yu
	pron	<ki1ku:ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of E Africa, living chiefly in Kenya on the high foothills around Mount Kenya.
Kikuyu	2.
	syl	Ki+ku+yu
	pron	<ki1ku:ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Kilauea	0.
	syl	Ki+la:u:e:a
	pron	<2kEla:u:1A*>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater on the E side of Mauna Loa volcano, on SE Hawaii Island: the world's largest active crater. Height: 1247 m (4090 ft.). Width: 3 km (2 miles).
Kildare	0.
	syl	Kil+dare
	pron	<kil1de*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of E Ireland, in Leinster province: mostly low-lying and fertile. County town: Naas. Pop.: 71977 (1971). Area: 1694 sq. km (654 sq. miles).
kilderkin	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch kindekijn, from kintal hundredweight, from Medieval Latin quintale; see #7kentledge 
kilderkin	0.
	syl	kil+der+kin
	pron	<1kild*kin>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete unit of capacity equal to approximately 18 Imperial gallons.
Kilimanjaro	0.
	syl	Kil:i+man+ja+ro
	pron	<2kilim*n1Ja:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic massif in N Tanzania: the highest peak in Africa; extends from east to west for 80 km (50 miles). Height: 5895 m (19340 ft.).
Kilkenny	1.
	syl	Kil+ken+ny
	pron	<kil1keni>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE Ireland, in Leinster province: mostly agricultural. County town: Kilkenny. Pop.: 61473 (1971). Area: 2062 sq. km (796 sq. miles).
Kilkenny	2.
	syl	Kil+ken+ny
	pron	<kil1keni>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE Ireland, county town of Co. Kilkenny: capital of the ancient kingdom of Ossory. Pop.: 12351 (1971).
kill	ety	C13 cullen; perhaps related to Old English cwellan to kill; compare German (Westphalian dialect) k*"ullen; see #7quell 
kill	H1.1.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr. when; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off
	def	to cause the death of (a person or animal).
kill	H1.2.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put an end to; destroy.
	exam	1	to kill someone's interest.
kill	H1.3.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (time) pass quickly, esp. while waiting for something.
kill	H1.4.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deaden (sound).
kill	H1.5.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tire out; exhaust.
	exam	1	the effort killed him.
kill	H1.6.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause to suffer pain or discomfort.
	exam	1	my shoes are killing me.
kill	H1.7.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cancel, cut, or delete.
	exam	1	to kill three lines of text.
kill	H1.8.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to quash, defeat, or veto.
	exam	1	the bill was killed in the House of Lords.
kill	H1.9.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to switch off; stop.
	exam	1	to kill a motor.
kill	H1.10.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overcome with attraction, laughter, surprise, etc..
	exam	1	she was dressed to kill;
	exam	2	his gags kill me.
kill	H1.11.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to consume (alcoholic drink) entirely.
	exam	1	he killed three bottles of rum.
kill	H1.12.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	to hit (a ball) so hard or so accurately that the opponent cannot return it.
kill	H1.13.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	to bring (a moving ball) under control; trap.
kill oneself	14.
	head	kill
	syl	kill oneself.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overexert oneself.
	exam	1	don't kill yourself.
kill two birds with one stone	15.
	head	kill
	syl	kill two birds with one stone.
	def	to achieve two results with one action.
kill	H1.16.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of causing death, esp. at the end of a hunt, bullfight, etc.
kill	H1.17.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the animal or animals killed during a hunt.
kill	H1.18.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the destruction of a battleship, tank, etc.
in at the kill	19.
	head	kill
	syl	in at the kill.
	def	present at the end or climax of some undertaking.
kill	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch kille; compare Old Norse k*_ill small bay, creek
kill	H2.0.
	syl	kill
	pron	<kil>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a channel, stream, or river (chiefly as part of place names).
Killarney	0.
	syl	Kil+lar+ney
	pron	<ki1la:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Ireland, in Co. Kerry: a tourist centre near the {Lakes of Killarney}. Pop.: 7150 (1971).
killdeer	ety	C18: of imitative origin
killdeer	infl
	or	killdeers
	syl	kill+deer
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
killdeers	infl
	head	killdeer
	or	killdeer
	syl	kill+deers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
killdeer	0.
	syl	kill+deer
	pron	<1kil2di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large brown-and-white North American plover, with two black breast bands and a noisy cry.
killer	1.a.
	syl	kill+er
	pron	<1kil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that kills, esp. habitually.
killer	1.b.
	syl	kill+er
	pron	<1kil*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a killer shark.
killer	2.
	syl	kill+er
	pron	<1kil*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {slaughterman}.
killer whale	0.
	syl	kill+er whale
	pos	n.
	def	a ferocious black-and-white toothed whale, with a large erect dorsal fin, most common in cold seas: family Also called: {killer, grampus, orc}.
killick	ety	C17: of unknown origin
killock	alt
	head	killick
	or	killick
	syl	kil+lock
	pron	<1kil*k>
	pos	n.
killick	0.
	or	killock
	syl	kil+lick
	pron	<1kilik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a small anchor, esp. one made of a heavy stone.
Killiecrankie	0.
	syl	Kil+lie+cran+kie
	pron	<2kili1kr@Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a pass in central Scotland, in the Grampians: scene of a battle (1689) in which the Jacobites defeated William III's forces but lost their leader, Viscount Dundee.
killifish	ety	C19: see #7kill %2#7, fish 
killifish	infl
	or	killifishes
	syl	kil+li+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
killifishes	infl
	head	killifish
	or	killifish
	syl	kil+li+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
killifish	0.
	syl	kil+li+fish
	pron	<1kili2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chiefly American minnow-like cyprinodont fishes of the genus and related genera, of fresh and brackish waters: used as aquarium fishes, to control mosquitoes, and as anglers' bait.
killikinick	0.
	syl	kil+li+ki+nick
	pron	<2kiliki1nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kinnikinnick}.
killing	1.
	syl	kill+ing
	pron	<1kiliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very tiring; exhausting.
	exam	1	a killing pace.
killing	2.
	syl	kill+ing
	pron	<1kiliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely funny; hilarious.
killing	3.
	syl	kill+ing
	pron	<1kiliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sudden stroke of success, as in speculations on the stock market (esp. in the phrase {make a killing) }.
killingly	sub
	head	killing
	syl	kill+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
kill-joy	0.
	syl	kill-joy
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spoils other people's pleasure.
kill-time	0.a.
	syl	kill-time
	pos	n.
	def	an occupation that passes the time.
kill-time	0.b.
	syl	kill-time
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	kill-time pursuits.
Kilmarnock	0.
	syl	Kil+mar+nock
	pron	<kil1ma:n*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Scotland, in SW Strathclyde region: associations with Robert Burns; engineering and textile industries; whisky blending. Pop.: 48785 (1971).
kiln	ety	Old English cylen, from Late Latin cul*_ina kitchen, from Latin coquere to #7cook 
kiln	1.
	syl	kiln
	pron	<kiln>
	pos	n.
	def	a large oven for burning, drying, or processing something, such as porcelain or bricks.
kiln	2.
	syl	kiln
	pron	<kiln>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fire or process in a kiln.
kilos	infl
	head	kilo
	syl	ki:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kilo	0.
	syl	ki:lo
	pron	<1kEl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {kilogram} {kilometre}.
kilo-	ety	from French, from Greek khilioi thousand
kilo-	1.
	syl	kil:o-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%3 (1000).
	exam	1	kilometre.
kilo-	2.
	syl	kil:o-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in computer technology
	def	denoting 2%1%0 (1024).
	exam	1	kilobyte.
kilocalorie	0.
	syl	kil:o+cal:o+rie
	pron	<1kil*u2k@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Calorie}.
kilocycle	0.
	syl	kil:o+cy:cle
	pron	<1kil*u2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for kilocycle per second: a former unit of frequency equal to 1 kilohertz.
kilogramme	alt
	head	kilogram
	or	kilogram
	syl	kil:o+gramme
	pron	<1kil*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
kilogram	1.
	or	kilogramme
	syl	kil:o+gram
	pron	<1kil*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand grams.
kilogram	2.
	or	kilogramme
	syl	kil:o+gram
	pron	<1kil*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of mass, equal to the mass of the international prototype held by the One kilogram is equivalent to 2.20462 pounds. Symbol: kg
kilogram calorie	0.
	syl	kil:o+gram cal:o+rie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Calorie}.
kilohertz	0.
	syl	kil:o+hertz
	pron	<1kil*u2hR:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand hertz; one thousand cycles per second. Symbol: kHz
kilometer	alt
	head	kilometre
	or	kilometre
	syl	kil:o+me:ter
	pron	<1kil*2mEt*>, <ki1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kilometre	0.
	or	kilometer
	syl	kil:o+me:tre
	pron	<1kil*2mEt*>, <ki1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand metres, equal to 0.621371 miles. Symbol: km
kilometric	sub
	head	kilometre
	or	kilometrical
	syl	kil:o+met+ric
	pron	<2kil*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
kilometrical	sub
	head	kilometre
	or	kilometric
	syl	kil:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
kiloton	1.
	syl	kil:o+ton
	pron	<1kil*u2t^n>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand tons.
kiloton	2.
	syl	kil:o+ton
	pron	<1kil*u2t^n>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive power, esp. of a nuclear weapon, equal to the power of 1000 tons of TNT.
kilovolt	0.
	syl	kil:o+volt
	pron	<1kil*u2v*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand volts. Symbol: kV
kilowatt	0.
	syl	kil:o+watt
	pron	<1kil*u2wot>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand watts. Symbol: kW
kilowatt-hour	0.
	syl	kil:o:watt-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of energy equal to the work done by a power of 1000 watts in one hour. Symbol: kW-hr
kilt	ety	C18: of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish kilte to tuck up, Old Swedish kilta lap
kilt	1.
	syl	kilt
	pron	<kilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a knee-length pleated skirt, esp. one in plaid, as worn by men in the Scottish Highlands.
kilt	2.
	syl	kilt
	pron	<kilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tuck (the skirt) up around one's body.
kilt	3.
	syl	kilt
	pron	<kilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put pleats in (cloth, a skirt, etc.).
kilted	sub
	head	kilt
	syl	kilt+ed
	pos	adj.
kiltlike	sub
	head	kilt
	syl	kilt+2like
	pos	adj.
kilter	ety	C17: origin unknown
kilter	0.
	syl	kil+ter
	pron	<1kilt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {kelter}.
Kilung	0.
	syl	Ki+lung
	pron	<1kE1luG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chilung}.
Kimberley	1.
	syl	Kim+ber+ley
	pron	<1kimb*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central South Africa, in N Cape Province: besieged (1899-1900) for 126 days during the Boer War; diamond-mining and -marketing centre, with heavy engineering works. Pop.: 103789 (1970).
Kimberley	2.
	syl	Kim+ber+ley
	pron	<1kimb*li>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {The Kimberleys}. a plateau region of NW Australia, in N Western Australia: consists of rugged mountains surrounded by grassland. Area: about 360000 sq. km (140000 sq. miles).
kimberlite	ety	C19: from K#7imberley+ -#7ite %1
kimberlite	0.
	syl	kim+ber+lite
	pron	<1kimb*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of peridotite that occurs in South Africa and often contains diamonds.
Kim Il Sung	0.
	syl	Kim Il Sung
	pron	<1kim> <il> <1suG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, North Korean statesman and marshal; prime minister (1948-72) and president (since 1972) of North Korea.
kimono	ety	C19: from Japanese: clothing, from ki to wear+ mono thing
kimonos	infl
	head	kimono
	syl	ki+mo+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kimono	1.
	syl	ki+mo+no
	pron	<ki1m*un*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose sashed ankle-length garment with wide sleeves, worn in Japan.
kimono	2.
	syl	ki+mo+no
	pron	<ki1m*un*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any garment copied from this.
kimonoed	sub
	head	kimono
	syl	ki+1mo+noed
	pos	adj.
kin	ety	Old English cyn; related to Old Norse kyn family, Old High German kind child, Latin genus kind
kin	1.
	syl	kin
	pron	<kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's relatives collectively; kindred.
kin	2.
	syl	kin
	pron	<kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a class or group with similar characteristics.
kin	3.
	syl	kin
	pron	<kin>
	pos	n.
	def	See {next of kin}.
kin	4.
	syl	kin
	pron	<kin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	related by blood.
kin	5.
	syl	kin
	pron	<kin>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for { {akin}}.
-kin	ety	from Middle Dutch, of West Germanic origin; compare German -chen 
-kin	0.
	syl	-kin
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	small.
	exam	1	lambkin.
kina	ety	from a Papuan language
kina	0.
	syl	ki:na
	pron	<1kEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Papua New Guinea, divided into 100 toeas.
Kinabalu	0.
	syl	Kin:a+ba+lu
	pron	<2kin*b*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Malaysia, on N Borneo in central Sabah: the highest peak in Borneo. Height: 4125 m (13533 ft.).
kinaesthesia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek kinein to move+#7aesthesia 
kinaesthesis	infl
	head	kinaesthesia
	or	kinesthesia
	syl	kin+aes+the+sis
	pos	n.
kinesthesia	infl
	head	kinaesthesia
	or	kinaesthesis
	syl	kin+es+the+si:a
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kinesthesis	infl
	head	kinaesthesia
	syl	kin+es+the+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
kinaesthesia	0.
	syl	kin+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2kinEs1TEzi*>, <2kIn->
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation by which bodily position, weight, muscle tension, and movement are perceived. Also called: {muscle sense}.
kinaesthetic	sub
	head	kinaesthesia
	or	kinesthetic
	syl	kin+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2kines1Tetik>, <2kIn->
	pos	adj.
kinesthetic	sub
	head	kinaesthesia
	or	kinaesthetic
	syl	kin+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2kines1Tetik>, <2kIn->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
kinase	ety	C20: from #7kin (#7etic) #7+ -#7ase 
kinase	0.
	syl	ki+nase
	pron	<1kInAz>, <1kin->
	pos	n.
	def	a biochemical agent, such as a metal ion or a protein, that can convert an inactive zymogen to an enzyme.
Kincardine	0.
	syl	Kin+car+dine
	pron	<kin1ka:din>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of E Scotland, now part of Grampian region.
Kinchinjunga	0.
	syl	Kin+chin+jun+ga
	pron	<2kinCin1J^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kangchenjunga}.
kincob	ety	C18: from Urdu kimkh*_ab 
kincob	0.
	syl	kin+cob
	pron	<1kiGkob>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine silk fabric embroidered with threads of gold or silver, of a kind made in India.
kind	ety	Old English gecynde natural, native; see #7kind %2
kind	H1.1.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a friendly or generous nature or attitude.
kind	H1.2.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	helpful to others or to another.
	exam	1	a kind deed.
kind	H1.3.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	considerate or humane.
kind	H1.4.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	cordial; courteous (esp. in the phrase {kind regards) }.
kind	H1.5.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant; agreeable; mild.
	exam	1	a kind climate.
kind	H1.6.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	beneficial or not harmful.
	exam	1	a detergent that is kind to the hands.
kind	H1.7.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	loving.
kind	ety	Old English gecynd nature; compare Old English cyn #7kin, Gothic kuni race, Old High German kikunt, Latin gens #e Usage. Careful users of English avoid the mixture of plural and singular constructions frequently used informally with kind, as in those kind (instead of kinds) of buildings seem badly de?!signed.
kind	H2.1.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a class or group having characteristics in common; sort; type.
	exam	1	two of a kind;
	exam	2	what kind of creature??
kind	H2.2.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or example of a class or group, esp. a rudimentary one.
	exam	1	heating of a kind.
kind	H2.3.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	essential nature or character.
	exam	1	the difference is one of kind rather than degree.
kind	H2.4.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	gender or sex.
kind	H2.5.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	nature; the natural order.
kind	H2.6.a.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	of payment
	def	in goods or produce rather than in money.
kind	H2.6.b.
	syl	kind
	pron	<kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	with something of the same sort.
	exam	1	to return an insult in kind.
kind of	7.
	head	kind
	syl	kind of.
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	somewhat; rather.
	exam	1	kind of tired.
kindergarten	ety	C19: from German, literally: children's garden
kindergarten	0.
	syl	kin+der+gar+ten
	pron	<1kind*2ga:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a class or small school for young children, usually between the ages of four and six to prepare them for primary education. In Australia, often shortened to {kinder}.
kindergartener	sub
	head	kindergarten
	syl	kin+der+2gar+ten+er
	pos	n.
kind-hearted	0.
	syl	kind-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by kindness; sympathetic. &- {@!kind-#!heart@.ed+ly}
kind-heartedness	sub
	head	kind-hearted
	syl	kind-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
kindle	ety	C12: from Old Norse kynda, in?!fluenced by Old Norse kyndill candle
kindle	1.
	syl	kin+dle
	pron	<1kindL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set alight or start to burn.
kindle	2.
	syl	kin+dle
	pron	<1kindL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arouse or be aroused.
	exam	1	the project kindled his interest.
kindle	3.
	syl	kin+dle
	pron	<1kindL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become bright.
kindler	sub
	head	kindle
	syl	kin+dler
	pos	n.
kindless	1.
	syl	kind+less
	pron	<1kIndlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	heartless.
kindless	2.
	syl	kind+less
	pron	<1kIndlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	against nature; unnatural.
kindlessly	sub
	head	kindless
	syl	kind+less+ly
	pos	adv.
kindling	0.
	syl	kin+dling
	pron	<1kindliG>
	pos	n.
	def	material for starting a fire, such as dry wood, straw, etc.
kindlier	infl
	head	kindly
	syl	kind+li+er
	pos	adj.
kindliest	infl
	head	kindly
	syl	kind+li+est.
	pos	adj.
kindly	1.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a sympathetic or warm-hearted nature.
kindly	2.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adj.
	def	motivated by warm and sympathetic feelings.
	exam	1	a kindly act.
kindly	3.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant, mild, or agreeable.
	exam	1	a kindly climate.
kindly	4.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	natural; normal.
kindly	5.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a considerate or humane way.
kindly	6.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with tolerance or forbearance.
	exam	1	he kindly forgave my rudeness.
kindly	7.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adv.
	def	cordially; pleasantly.
	exam	1	he greeted us kindly.
kindly	8.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adv.
	def	please (often used to express impatience or formal?!ity).
	exam	1	will you kindly behave yourself&!
kindly	9.
	syl	kind+ly
	pron	<1kIndli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in accordance with nature; appropriately.
take kindly	10.
	head	kindly
	syl	take kindly.
	def	to react favourably.
kindliness	sub
	head	kindly
	syl	kind+li+ness
	pos	n.
kindness	1.
	syl	kind+ness
	pron	<1kIndnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or quality of being kind.
kindness	2.
	syl	kind+ness
	pron	<1kIndnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind, considerate, or helpful act.
kindred	ety	C12 kinred, from #7kin+ -red, from Old English r*_@aden rule, from r*_@adan to rule
kindred	1.
	syl	kin+dred
	pron	<1kindrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having similar or common qualities, origin, etc.
kindred	2.
	syl	kin+dred
	pron	<1kindrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	related by blood or marriage.
kindred spirit	3.
	head	kindred
	syl	kindred spirit.
	def	a person with whom one has something in common. {~}
kindred	4.
	syl	kin+dred
	pron	<1kindrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relationship by blood.
kindred	5.
	syl	kin+dred
	pron	<1kindrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	similarity in character.
kindred	6.
	syl	kin+dred
	pron	<1kindrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person's relatives collectively.
kindredness	sub
	head	kindred
	or	kindredship
	syl	kin+dred+ness
	pos	n.
kindredship	sub
	head	kindred
	or	kindredness
	syl	kin+dred+2ship
	pos	n.
kine	ety	Old English c*_yna of cows, from c*_u #7cow %1
kine	0.
	syl	kine
	pron	<kIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	an archaic word for {cows} or {cattle}.
kinematics	ety	C19: from Greek kin*_ema movement; see #7cinema, -#7ics 
kinematics	0.
	syl	kin+e:mat+ics
	pron	<2kini1m@tiks>, <2kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the motion of bodies without reference to mass or force. Compare {{dynamics} (sense 1)}.
kinematic	sub
	head	kinematics
	syl	kin+e:1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
kinematically	sub
	head	kinematics
	syl	kin+e:1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
kinematic viscosity	0.
	syl	kin+e:mat+ic vis+cos+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid, equal to its absolute viscosity divided by its density. Symbol: #Gn
kinematograph	0.
	syl	kin+e:mat:o+graph
	pron	<2kini1m@t*2gra:f>, <2kIni->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cinematograph}.
kinematographer	sub
	head	kinematograph
	syl	kin+e:ma+tog+ra+pher
	pron	<2kin?!*m*1togr*f*>
	pos	n.
kinematographic	sub
	head	kinematograph
	syl	kin+e:mat:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2kini2m@t*1gr@fik>, <2kIni->
	pos	adj.
kinematography	sub
	head	kinematograph
	syl	kin+e:ma+1tog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
kinesics	0.
	syl	ki+ne:sics
	pron	<ki1nEsiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the role of body movements, such as winking, shrugging, etc., in communication.
kinesiology	0.
	syl	ki+ne:si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<ki2nEsi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the mechanics and anatomy of human muscles.
kinesthesis	alt
	head	kinesthesia
	or	kinesthesia
	syl	kin+es+the+sis
	pos	n.
kinesthesia	0.
	or	kinesthesis
	syl	kin+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2kinEs1TEzi*>, <2kIn->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {kinaesthesia}.
kinesthetic	sub
	head	kinesthesia
	syl	kin+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2kines1Tetik>, <2kIn->
	pos	adj.
kinetic	ety	C19: from Greek kin*_etikos, from kinein to move
kinetic	0.
	syl	ki+net+ic
	pron	<ki1netik>, <kI->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characterized by, or caused by motion.
kinetically	sub
	head	kinetic
	syl	ki+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
kinetic art	0.
	syl	ki+net+ic art
	pos	n.
	def	art, esp. sculpture, that moves or has moving parts.
kinetic energy	0.
	syl	ki+net+ic en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	the energy of motion of a body or system. It is equal to the product of half its mass and the square of its velocity and is measured in joules (SI units), electronvolts, etc. Symbol.
	exam	1	E\k, I,
kinetics	1.
	syl	ki+net+ics
	pron	<ki1netiks>, <kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {{dynamics} (sense 2)}.
kinetics	2.
	syl	ki+net+ics
	pron	<ki1netiks>, <kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of mechanics, including both dynamics and kinematics, concerned with the study of bodies in motion.
kinetics	3.
	syl	ki+net+ics
	pron	<ki1netiks>, <kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of dynamics that excludes the study of bodies at rest.
kinetics	4.
	syl	ki+net+ics
	pron	<ki1netiks>, <kI->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the rates of chemical reactions.
kinetic the	infl
	head	kinetic theory (of gases)
	syl	ki+net+ic the.
	pos	n.
kinetic theory (of gases)	0.
	syl	ki+net+ic the:o+ry (of gas:es)
	pos	n.
	def	a theory of gases postulating that they consist of particles of negligible size moving at random and undergoing elastic collisions.
kinetoplast	ety	C20: from Greek; see #7kinetic, -#7plast 
kinetoplast	0.
	syl	ki+net:o+plast
	pron	<ki1net*2pl@st>, <-1nE->, <-2pla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a small granular cell body close to the nucleus in some flagellate protozoans. Also called: {ki+net@.o+nu+cle+us} (kj@!n$et$$u#!nju$:kl$I$$s).
kinfolk	0.
	syl	kin+folk
	pron	<1kin2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {kinsfolk}.
king	ety	Old English cyning; related to Old High German kunig king, Danish konge 
king	1.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a male sovereign prince who is the official ruler of an independent state; monarch. Related adjs.: {royal, regal, monarchical}.
king	2.a.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruler or chief.
	exam	1	king of the fairies.
king	2.b.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	the pirate king.
king	3.a.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or thing considered as the best or most important of its kind.
king	3.b.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a king bull.
king	4.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four playing cards in a pack, one for each suit, bearing the picture of a king.
king	5.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the most important chess piece, although theoretically the weakest, being able to move only one square at a time in any direction. See also { {check} (sense 30), {checkmate}}.
king	6.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Draughts.
	def	a piece that has moved entirely across the board and has been crowned, after which it may move backwards as well as forwards.
king	7.a.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	God.
king	7.b.
	syl	king
	pron	<kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of any of various oriental monarchs. {~} to make (someone) a king.
king it	8.
	head	king
	syl	king it.
	def	to act in a superior fashion.
kinghood	sub
	head	king
	syl	king+2hood
	pos	n.
kingless	sub
	head	king
	syl	king+less
	pos	adj.
kinglike	sub
	head	king
	syl	king+2like
	pos	adj.
Billie Jean	1.
	head	King
	syl	Bil:lie Jean
	qual	Moffitt
	usage	n*'ee
	def	born 1943, U.S. tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1966-68, 1972-73, and 1975; U.S. champion 1967, 1971-72, and 1974.
Martin Luther	2.
	head	King
	syl	Mar:tin Lu:ther.
	def	1929-68, U.S. Baptist minister and civil rights leader. He advocated nonviolence in his campaigns against the segregation of Negroes in the South: assassinated: Nobel peace prize 1964.
Riley	3.
	head	King
	syl	Ri:ley
	def	called born 1925, U.S. blues singer and guitarist.
William Lyon Mackenzie	4.
	head	King
	syl	Wil:liam Ly:on Mac:ken:zie.
	def	1874-1950, Canadian Liberal statesman; prime minister (1921-26; 1926-30; 1935-48).
kingbird	0.
	syl	king+bird
	pron	<1kiG2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large American flycatchers of the genus esp. ({eastern kingbird} {bee martin}) .
king rod	alt
	head	kingbolt
	or	kingbolt
	syl	king rod
	pos	n.
kingbolt	0.a.
	or	king rod
	syl	king+bolt
	pron	<1kiG2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	the pivot bolt that connects the body of a horse-drawn carriage to the front axle and provides the steering joint.
kingbolt	0.b.
	or	king rod
	syl	king+bolt
	pron	<1kiG2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar bolt placed between a railway carriage and the bogies.
King Charles spaniel	ety	C17: named after Charles II of England, who popularized the breed
King Charles spaniel	0.
	syl	King Charles span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	a toy breed of spaniel with very long ears and a wavy coat.
king cobra	0.
	syl	king co+bra
	pos	n.
	def	a very large venomous tropical Asian elapid snake, that feeds on snakes and other reptiles and extends its neck into a hood when alarmed. Also called: {hamadryad}.
king crab	0.
	syl	king crab
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {horseshoe crab}.
kingcraft	0.
	syl	king+craft
	pron	<1kiG2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the art of ruling as a king, esp. by diplomacy and cunning.
kingcup	0.
	syl	king+cup
	pron	<1kiG2k^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of several yellow-flowered ranunculaceous plants, esp. the marsh marigold.
kingdom	1.
	syl	king+dom
	pron	<1kiGd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory, state, people, or commu?!nity ruled or reigned over by a king or queen.
kingdom	2.
	syl	king+dom
	pron	<1kiGd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three groups into which natural objects may be divided: the animal, plant, and mineral kingdoms.
kingdom	3.
	syl	king+dom
	pron	<1kiGd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the eternal sovereignty of God.
kingdom	4.
	syl	king+dom
	pron	<1kiGd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of activity, esp. mental activity, considered as being the province of something specified.
	exam	1	the kingdom of the mind.
kingdomless	sub
	head	kingdom
	syl	king+dom+less
	pos	adj.
kingdom come	1.
	syl	king+dom come
	pos	n.
	def	the next world; life after death.
kingdom come	2.
	syl	king+dom come
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the end of the world (esp. in the phrase {until kingdom come}) .
kingdom come	3.
	syl	king+dom come
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unconsciousness or death.
kingfish	infl
	or	kingfishes
	syl	king+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kingfishes	infl
	head	kingfish
	or	kingfish
	syl	king+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kingfish	1.
	syl	king+fish
	pron	<1kiG2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine sciaenid food and game fish of the genus occurring in warm American Atlantic coastal waters.
kingfish	2.
	syl	king+fish
	pron	<1kiG2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {opah} (the fish).
kingfish	3.
	syl	king+fish
	pron	<1kiG2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other large food fishes, esp. the Spanish mackerel.
kingfisher	ety	C15: originally king's fisher 
kingfisher	0.
	syl	king+fish:er
	pron	<1kiG2fiS*>
	pos	n.
	def	any coraciiform bird of the family esp. the Eurasian which has a greenish-blue and orange plumage. Kingfishers have a large head, short tail, and long sharp bill and tend to live near open water and feed on fish.
	infl
	head	king-hit
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
king-hit	1.
	syl	king-hit
	pos	n.
	def	a knockout blow, esp. an unfair one. {~} to deliver a knockout blow.
Bible	alt
	head	King James Version
	or	King James Version
	syl	Bi+ble
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	King James Version
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
King James Version	0.
	or	Bible
	syl	King James Ver+sion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Authorized Version}.
kinglet	1.
	syl	king+let
	pron	<1kiGlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	the king of a small or insignificant territory.
kinglet	2.
	syl	king+let
	pron	<1kiGlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various small warblers of the genus having a black-edged yellow crown: family
kingly	1.
	syl	king+ly
	pron	<1kiGli>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to a king; majestic.
kingly	2.
	syl	king+ly
	pron	<1kiGli>
	pos	adj.
	def	royal.
kingly	3.
	syl	king+ly
	pron	<1kiGli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Poetic or archaic.
	def	in a manner appropriate to a king.
kingliness	sub
	head	kingly
	syl	king+li+ness
	pos	n.
kingmaker	0.
	syl	king+mak:er
	pron	<1kiG2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has control over appointments to positions of authority.
kings-of-arms	infl
	head	king-of-arms
	syl	kings-of-arms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
king-of-arms	1.
	syl	king-of-arms
	pos	n.
	def	the highest rank of heraldic officer.
king-of-arms	2.
	syl	king-of-arms
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding this rank.
king of the castle	1.
	syl	king of the cas+tle
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a children's game in which each child attempts to stand alone on a mound, sandcastle, etc., by pushing other children off it.
king of the castle	2.
	syl	king of the cas+tle
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Informal.
	def	a person who is in a commanding or superior position.
king of the herrings	0.
	syl	king of the her+rings
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oarfish} or {{rabbitfish} (sense 1)}.
kingpin	1.
	syl	king+pin
	pron	<1kiG2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (Brit.): {swivel pin}. a pivot pin that provides a steering joint in a motor vehicle by securing the stub axle to the axle beam.
kingpin	2.
	syl	king+pin
	pron	<1kiG2pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tenpin bowling.
	def	the front pin in the triangular arrangement of the ten pins.
kingpin	3.
	syl	king+pin
	pron	<1kiG2pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the most important person in an organization.
kingpin	4.
	syl	king+pin
	pron	<1kiG2pin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ninepins
	def	the central pin in the diamond pattern of the nine pins.
kingpin	5.
	syl	king+pin
	pron	<1kiG2pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the crucial or most important feature of a theory, argument, etc.
king post	0.
	syl	king post
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical post connecting the apex of a triangular roof truss to the tie beam. Also called: {joggle post}. Compare {queen post}.
king prawn	0.
	syl	king prawn
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several large prawns of the genus which are fished commercially in Australian waters.
Kings	0.
	syl	Kings
	pron	<kiGz>
	pos	n.
	usage	Old Testament. in versions based on the Hebrew, including the Authorized Version
	def	either of the two books called {I} and {II Kings}, recounting the histories of the kings of Judah and Israel.
king salmon	0.
	syl	king salm+on
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chinook salmon}.
King's Bench	0.
	syl	King's Bench
	pos	n.
	usage	when the sovereign is male
	def	another name for {Queen's Bench}.
King's Counsel	0.
	syl	King's Coun+sel
	pos	n.
	usage	when the sovereign is male
	def	another name for {Queen's Counsel}.
King's English	0.
	syl	King's Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. when the British sovereign is male
	def	standard Southern British English.
king's evidence	0.
	syl	king's ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	usage	when the sovereign is male
	def	another name for {queen's evidence} (esp. in the phrase {turn king's evidence) }.
king's evil	ety	C14: from the belief that the king's touch would heal scrofula
the	infl
	head	king's evil
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
king's evil	0.
	syl	king's e:vil
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a former name for {scrofula}.
king's highway	0.
	syl	king's high+way
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, esp. when the sovereign is male
	def	any public road or right of way.
kingship	1.
	syl	king+ship
	pron	<1kiGSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the position or authority of a king.
kingship	2.
	syl	king+ship
	pron	<1kiGSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the skill or practice of ruling as a king.
king-sized	alt
	head	king-size
	or	king-size
	syl	king-sized
	pos	adj.
king-size	0.
	or	king-sized
	syl	king-size
	pos	adj.
	def	larger or longer than a standard size.
Charles	infl
	head	Kingsley
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Kingsley	0.
	syl	Kings:ley
	pron	<1kiGzli>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-75, English clergyman and author. His works include the historical romances (1855) and (1866) and the children's story (1863).
King's Lynn	0.
	syl	King's Lynn
	pron	<1kiGz> <1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E England, in Norfolk on the estuary of the Great Ouse near the Wash: a leading port in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 30102 (1971). Also called: {Lynn, Lynn Regis}.
king snake	0.
	syl	king snake
	pos	n.
	def	any nonvenomous North American colubrid snake of the genus feeding on other snakes, small mammals, etc.
king's peace	1.
	syl	king's peace
	pos	n.
	usage	in early medieval England
	def	the protection secured by the king for particular people or places.
king's peace	2.
	syl	king's peace
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	the general peace secured to the entire realm by the law administered in the king's name.
King's proctor	0.
	syl	King's proc+tor
	pos	n.
	usage	in England when the sovereign is male
	def	an official empowered to intervene in divorce and certain other cases when it is alleged that facts are being suppressed.
King's Regulations	0.
	syl	King's Reg:u+la+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Britain and the Commonwealth when the sovereign is male
	def	the code of conduct for members of the armed forces that deals with discipline, aspects of military law, etc.
King's Scout	0.
	syl	King's Scout
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and the Commonwealth when the sovereign is male
	def	another name for {Queen's Scout}. U.S. equivalent: {Eagle Scout}.
king's shilling	1.
	syl	king's shil+ling
	usage	or, when the sovereign was female,; until 1879
	def	a shilling paid to new recruits to the British army.
take the king's	2.
	head	king's shilling
	or	queen's shilling
	syl	take the king's
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	usage	or, when the sovereign was female,
	def	to enlist in the army.
King's speech	0.
	syl	King's speech
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and the dominions of the Commonwealth when the sovereign is male
	def	another name for the {speech from the throne}.
Kingston	1.
	syl	King+ston
	pron	<1kiGst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Jamaica, on the SE coast: University of the West Indies. Pop.: 117400 (1970).
Kingston	2.
	syl	King+ston
	pron	<1kiGst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Canada, in SE Ontario: the chief naval base of Lake Ontario and a large industrial centre; university (1841). Pop.: 59047 (1971).
Kingston	3.
	syl	King+ston
	pron	<1kiGst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Kingston upon Thames}.
Kingston upon Hull	0.
	syl	Kings+ton up:on Hull
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of {{Hull%1}}.
Kingston upon Thames	0.
	syl	King+ston up:on Thames
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of SW Greater London, on the River Thames: formed in 1965 by the amalgamation of several former boroughs of Surrey. Pop.: 135600 (1976 est.).
Kingstown	0.
	syl	Kings+town
	pron	<1kiGz2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the West Indies, in the Windward Islands, capital of St. Vincent. Pop.: 23645 (1970).
Kingwana	0.
	syl	King+wa+na
	pron	<kiG1wa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Za*"ire in W Africa, closely related to Swahili and used as a lingua franca.
kingwood	1.
	syl	king+wood
	pron	<1kiG2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard fine-grained violet-tinted wood of a Brazilian leguminous tree, used in cabinetwork.
kingwood	2.
	syl	king+wood
	pron	<1kiG2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the tree yielding this wood.
kinin	ety	C20: from Greek kin (*_ema) motion+-#7in 
kinin	0.
	syl	ki+nin
	pron	<1kInin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of polypeptides in the blood that cause dilation of the blood vessels and make smooth muscles contract.
kink	ety	C17: from Dutch: a curl in a rope; compare Middle Low German kinke kink, Old Norse kinka to nod
kink	1.
	syl	kink
	pron	<kiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp twist or bend in a wire, rope, hair, etc., esp. one caused when it is pulled tight.
kink	2.
	syl	kink
	pron	<kiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a crick in the neck or similar muscular spasm.
kink	3.
	syl	kink
	pron	<kiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a flaw or minor difficulty in some undertaking or project.
kink	4.
	syl	kink
	pron	<kiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a flaw or idiosyncrasy of personality; quirk.
kink	5.
	syl	kink
	pron	<kiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a sexual deviation.
kink	6.
	syl	kink
	pron	<kiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a clever or unusual idea.
kinkajou	ety	C18: from French quincajou, from Algonquian; related to Ojibwa gw*u@i#800461 ngw*^aage wolverine
kinkajou	1.
	syl	kin+ka+jou
	pron	<1kiGk*2Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {honey bear, potto}. an arboreal fruit-eating mammal, of Central and South America, with a long prehensile tail: family (raccoons) order (carnivores).
kinkajou	2.
	syl	kin+ka+jou
	pron	<1kiGk*2Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {potto} (sense 1)}.
kinkier	infl
	head	kinky
	syl	kink:i+er
	pos	adj.
kinkiest	infl
	head	kinky
	syl	kink:i+est.
	pos	adj.
kinky	1.
	syl	kink:y
	pron	<1kiGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	given to unusual, abnormal, or deviant sexual practices.
kinky	2.
	syl	kink:y
	pron	<1kiGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	exhibiting unusual idiosyncrasies of personality; quirky; eccentric.
kinky	3.
	syl	kink:y
	pron	<1kiGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	attractive or provocative in a bizarre way.
	exam	1	kinky clothes.
kinky	4.
	syl	kink:y
	pron	<1kiGki>
	pos	adj.
	def	tangled or tightly looped, as a wire or rope.
kinky	5.
	syl	kink:y
	pron	<1kiGki>
	pos	adj.
	def	tightly curled, as hair.
kinkily	sub
	head	kinky
	syl	kink:i+ly
	pos	adv.
kinkiness	sub
	head	kinky
	syl	kink:i+ness
	pos	n.
kinnikinnick	ety	C18: from Algonquian, literally: that which is mixed; related to Natick kinukkinuk mixture
kinnikinic	infl
	head	kinnikinnick
	or	killikinick
	syl	kin+ni+ki+nic
	pron	<2kiniki1nik>
	pos	n.
killikinick	infl
	head	kinnikinnick
	or	kinnikinic
	syl	kil+li+ki+nick
	pos	n.
kinnikinnick	1.
	syl	kin+ni+kin+nick
	pron	<2kiniki1nik>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried leaves and bark of certain plants, sometimes with tobacco added, formerly smoked by some North American Indians.
kinnikinnick	2.
	syl	kin+ni+kin+nick
	pron	<2kiniki1nik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the plants used for such a preparation, such as the sumach
kino	ety	C18: of West African origin; related to Mandingo keno 
kino	0.
	syl	ki:no
	pron	<1kEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark red resin obtained from various tropical plants, esp. an Indian leguminous tree, used as an astringent and in tanning. Also called: {kino gum}.
Kinross	0.
	syl	Kin+ross
	pron	<kin1ros>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of E central Scotland, now part of Tayside region.
Alfred Charles	infl
	head	Kinsey
	syl	Al:fred Charles.
	pos	n.
Kinsey	0.
	syl	Kin:sey
	pron	<1kinzi>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1956, U.S. zoologist, who directed a survey of human sexual behaviour.
kinsfolk	0.
	syl	kins+folk
	pron	<1kinz2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	one's family or relatives.
Kinshasa	0.
	syl	Kin+sha+sa
	pron	<kin1Sa:z*>, <-1Sa:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Za*"ire, on the River Congo opposite Brazzaville: became capital of the Belgian Congo in 1929 and of the new republic of Za*"ire in 1960; university (1954). Pop.: 2008352 (1974 est.). Former name (until 1966): {L*'eopoldville}.
kinship	1.
	syl	kin+ship
	pron	<1kinSip>
	pos	n.
	def	blood relationship.
kinship	2.
	syl	kin+ship
	pron	<1kinSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of having common characteristics or a common origin.
kinsmen	infl
	head	kinsman
	syl	kins+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kinsman	1.
	syl	kins+man
	pron	<1kinzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a blood relation or a relation by marriage.
kinsman	2.
	syl	kins+man
	pron	<1kinzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the same race, tribe, or ethnic stock.
kinswoman	sub
	head	kinsman
	syl	kins+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
kiosk	ety	C17: from French kiosque bandstand, from Turkish k*"osk, from Persian k*_ushk pavilion
kiosk	1.
	syl	ki+osk
	pron	<1kEosk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sometimes movable booth from which cigarettes, newspapers, light refreshments, etc., are sold.
kiosk	2.
	syl	ki+osk
	pron	<1kEosk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a telephone box.
kiosk	3.
	syl	ki+osk
	pron	<1kEosk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a thick post on which advertise?!ments are posted.
kiosk	4.
	syl	ki+osk
	pron	<1kEosk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Turkey, Iran, etc., esp. formerly
	def	a light open-sided pavilion.
Kioto	0.
	syl	Ki:o+to
	pron	<ki1*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kyoto}.
kip	ety	C18: of uncertain origin; apparently related to Danish kippe common alehouse
kip	H1.1.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	sleep or slumber.
	exam	1	to get some kip.
kip	H1.2.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a bed or lodging.
kip	H1.3.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.; Obsolete.
	def	a brothel.
kips	infl
	head	kip
	syl	kips
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
kipping	infl
	head	kip
	syl	kip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
kipped	infl
	head	kip
	syl	kipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
kip	H1.4.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to sleep or take a nap.
kip	H1.5.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	foll. by down
	def	to prepare for sleep.
kip	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch kipp; related to Middle Low German kip, Old Norse kippa bundle
kipskin	alt
	head	kip
	or	kip
	syl	kip+skin
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
kip	H2.0.
	or	kipskin
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	def	the hide of a young animal, esp. a calf or lamb.
kip	ety	C20: from #7ki (#7lo) #7+p (#7ound) 
kip	H3.0.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to one thousand pounds.
kip	ety	from Thai
kip	H4.0.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Laos, divided into 100 at.
kip	ety	C19: from #7kep 
kip	H5.0.
	syl	kip
	pron	<kip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small board used to spin the coins in two-up.
(Joseph) Rudyard	infl
	head	Kipling
	syl	(Joseph) Rud:yard
	pron	<1r^dj*d>
	pos	n.
Kipling	0.
	syl	Kip:ling
	pron	<1kipliG>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1936, English poet, short-story writer, and novelist, born in India. His works include (1892), the two (1894, 1895), (1899), (1901), and the (1902): Nobel prize for literature 1907.
kipper	ety	Old English cypera, perhaps from coper #7copper ; referring to its colour
kipper	H1.1.
	syl	kip+per
	pron	<1kip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fish, esp. a herring, that has been cleaned, salted, and smoked.
kipper	H1.2.
	syl	kip+per
	pron	<1kip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male salmon during the spawning season. an Englishman.
kipper	H1.3.
	syl	kip+per
	pron	<1kip*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cure (herrings, etc.) by salting and smoking.
kipper	ety	from a native Australian language
kipper	H2.0.
	syl	kip+per
	pron	<1kip*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian Aborigine youth who has completed an initiation rite.
Kipp's apparatus	ety	C19: named after Petrus Jacobus Kipp (1808-84), Dutch chemist
Kipp's apparatus	0.
	syl	Kipp's ap+pa+rat+us
	pron	<kips>
	pos	n.
	def	a laboratory apparatus for producing a gas, usually hydrogen sulphide, by the action of a liquid on a solid without heating.
Gustav Robert	infl
	head	Kirchhoff
	syl	Gus:tav Rob:ert
	pron	<1gustaf> <1ro:bert>
	pos	n.
Kirchhoff	0.
	syl	Kirch:hoff
	pron	German <1kir*,chcf>
	pos	n.
	def	1824-87, German physicist. With Bunsen he devel?!oped the method of spectrum analysis that led to their discovery of caesium (1860) and rubidium (1861): also worked on electrical networks.
Kirchhoff's laws	0.
	syl	Kirch:hoff's laws
	pos	n.
	def	two laws describing the flow of currents in electric circuits. The first states that the algebraic sum of all the electric currents meeting at any point in a circuit is zero. The second states that in a closed loop of a circuit the algebraic sum of the products of the resistances and the currents flowing through them is equal to the algebraic sum of all the electromotive forces acting in the loop.
Kirgiz	alt
	head	Kirghiz
	or	Kirghiz
	syl	Kir+giz
	pron	<1kR:giz>
	pos	n.
Kirghiz	infl
	syl	Kir+ghiz
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kirgiz	infl
	head	Kirghiz
	syl	Kir+giz
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kirghiz	1.
	or	Kirgiz
	syl	Kir+ghiz
	pron	<1kR:giz>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of the Soviet Union, inhabiting a vast area of central Siberia.
Kirghiz	2.
	or	Kirgiz
	syl	Kir+ghiz
	pron	<1kR:giz>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Kirghiz Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Kir+ghiz So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S central Soviet Union: annexed by Russia in 1864. Capital: Frunze. Pop.: 2932805 (1970). Area: 198500 sq. km (76460 sq. miles). Also: {Kirgiz Soviet Socialist Republic} {Kir+ghi+zi@.a, Kir+gi+zi@.a} (k$z$:#!g$Iz$I$$).
Kirghiz Steppe	0.
	syl	Kir+ghiz Steppe
	pos	n.
	def	a vast steppe region of the SW Soviet Union, in the central Kazakh SSR. Also called: (the) {Steppes}.
kirigami	ety	C20: from Japanese
kirigami	1.
	syl	kir:i+gami
	pron	<2kiri1ga:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, originally Japanese, of folding and cutting paper into decorative shapes. Compare {origami}.
Kirin	1.
	syl	Ki+rin
	pron	<1kE1rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE China, in central Manchuria. Capital: Changchun. Pop.: 23000000 (1976 est.). Area: 187000 sq. km (72930 sq. miles).
Kirin	2.
	syl	Ki+rin
	pron	<1kE1rin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Chi-lin} (#!t#si$:#!l$In). a river port in NE China, in N central Kirin province on the Sungari River. Pop.: 720000 (1970 est.).
kirk	ety	C12: from Old Norse kirkja, from Old English cirice #7church 
kirk	1.
	syl	kirk
	pron	<kR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {church}.
kirk	2.
	syl	kirk
	pron	<kR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish church.
the	infl
	head	Kirk
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Kirk	H1.0.
	syl	Kirk
	pron	<kR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.
Norman	infl
	head	Kirk
	syl	Nor:man.
	pos	n.
Kirk	H2.0.
	syl	Kirk
	pron	<kR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1923-74, prime minister of New Zea?!land (1972-74).
Kirkby	0.
	syl	Kirk+by
	pron	<1kR:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in N Merseyside. Pop.: 59759 (1971).
Kirkcaldy	0.
	syl	Kirk+cal+dy
	pron	<kR:1kc:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Scotland, in SE Fife on the Firth of Forth. Pop.: 50338 (1971).
Kirkcudbright	0.
	syl	Kirk+cud+bright
	pron	<kR:1ku:bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SW Scotland, now part of Dumfries and Galloway region.
kirkmen	infl
	head	kirkman
	syl	kirk+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kirkman	1.
	syl	kirk+man
	pron	<1kR:km*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a member or strong upholder of the Kirk.
kirkman	2.
	syl	kirk+man
	pron	<1kR:km*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a churchman; clergyman.
Mount	infl
	head	Kirkpatrick
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Kirkpatrick	0.
	syl	Kirk+pat:rick
	pron	<kR:k1p@trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Antarctica, in S Victoria Land in the Queen Alexandra Range. Height: 4554 m (14942 ft.).
kirk session	0.
	syl	kirk ses+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest court of the Presbyterian church.
Kirkuk	0.
	syl	Kir+kuk
	pron	<kR:1kuk>, <1kR:kuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Iraq: centre of a rich oilfield with pipelines to the Mediterranean. Pop.: 175303 (1965).
Kirkwall	0.
	syl	Kirk+wall
	pron	<1kR:k2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Scotland, administrative centre of the island authority of Orkney, on the N coast of Mainland: cathedral built by Norsemen (begun in 1137). Pop.: 4618 (1971).
Kirman	ety	named after K#7erman, Iran
Kirman	0.
	syl	Kir+man
	pron	<ki*1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Persian carpet or rug.
kirmess	0.
	syl	kir+mess
	pron	<1kR:mis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kermis}.
Kirov	H1.0.
	syl	Ki+rov
	pron	Russian <1kir*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, on the Vyatka River: an early trading centre; engineering industries. Pop.: 371000 (1975 est.). Former name (1780-1934): {Vyatka}.
Sergei Mironovich	infl
	head	Kirov
	syl	Ser:gei Mi:ro:no:vich
	pron	<sir1gjAj> <mi1rcn*viC>
	pos	n.
Kirov	H2.0.
	syl	Ki:rov
	pron	Russian <1kir*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1934, Soviet politician; one of Stalin's chief aides. His assassination was the starting point for Stalin's purge of the Communist Party (1934-38).
Kirovabad	0.
	syl	Ki+ro+va+bad
	pron	Russian <kir*va1bat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the NW Azerbaijan SSR: annexed by the Russians in 1804; centre of a cotton-growing region. Pop.: 207000 (1975 est.). Former names: {Gandzha} (until 1813 and 1920-35), {Yelisavetpol} (1813-1920).
Kirovograd	0.
	syl	Ki+ro+vo+grad
	pron	Russian <kir*va1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the S central Ukrainian SSR on the Ingul River: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural area. Pop.: 218000 (1975 est.). Former names: {Yelisavetgrad} (until 1924), {Zinoviyevsk} (1924-36).
Kirsch	ety	German Kirschwasser: cherry water
Kirschwasser	alt
	head	Kirsch
	or	Kirsch
	syl	Kirsch+was+ser
	pron	<1ki*S2va:s*>
	pos	n.
Kirsch	0.
	or	Kirschwasser
	syl	Kirsch
	pron	<ki*S>
	pos	n.
	def	a brandy distilled from cherries, made chiefly in the Black Forest in Germany and in the Jura and Vosges districts of France.
kirtle	ety	Old English cyrtel, probably from cyrtan to shorten, ultimately from Latin curtus cut short
kirtle	1.
	syl	kir+tle
	pron	<1kR:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a woman's skirt or dress.
kirtle	2.
	syl	kir+tle
	pron	<1kR:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a man's coat.
Kiruna	0.
	syl	Ki+ru+na
	pron	Swedish <1kEruna>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Sweden: iron-mining centre. Pop.: 30534 (1970).
Kirundi	0.
	syl	Ki+run+di
	pron	<ki1rundi>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Burundi, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family and closely related to Rwanda.
Kisangani	0.
	syl	Kis+an+ga+ni
	pron	<2kis@G1ga:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Za*"ire, at the head of navigation of the River Congo below Stanley Falls: Universit*'e Libre du Congo (1963). Pop.: 310705 (1974 est.). Former name (until 1966): {Stanleyville}.
kish	ety	C19: perhaps changed from German Kies gravel; related to Old High German kisil pebble
kish	0.
	syl	kish
	pron	<kiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	graphite formed on the surface of molten iron that contains a large amount of carbon.
Kishinev	0.
	syl	Ki+shi+nev
	pron	Russian <kiSi1njcf>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Moldavian SSR on the Byk River: manufacturing centre of a rich agricultural region; university (1945). Pop.: 452000 (1975 est.). Rumanian name: {Chi*,sin*vau}.
kishke	ety	Yiddish: gut, probably from Russian kishka 
kishke	0.
	syl	kish+ke
	pron	<1kiSk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a beef or fowl intestine or skin stuffed with flour, onion, etc., and boiled and roasted.
Kislev	ety	from Hebrew kisl*_ew, from Akkadian kistimu 
Kislev	0.
	syl	Kis+lev
	pron	Hebrew. <ki1slAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the ninth month of the civil year and the third of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in November and December.
Kismayu	0.
	syl	Kis+ma+yu
	pron	<kis1ma:ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chisimaio}.
kismet	ety	C19: from Turkish, from Persian qismat, from Arabic, qasama he divided
kismet	1.
	syl	kis+met
	pron	<1kizmet>, <1kis->
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the will of Allah.
kismet	2.
	syl	kis+met
	pron	<1kizmet>, <1kis->
	pos	n.
	def	fate or destiny.
kiss	ety	Old English cyssan, from coss; compare Old High German kussen, Old Norse kyssa 
kiss	1.
	syl	kiss
	pron	<kis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch with the lips or press the lips against as an expression of love, greeting, respect, etc.
kiss	2.
	syl	kiss
	pron	<kis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to join lips with another person in an act of love or desire.
kiss	3.
	syl	kiss
	pron	<kis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to touch (each other) lightly.
	exam	1	their hands kissed.
kiss	4.
	syl	kiss
	pron	<kis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of kissing; a caress with the lips.
kiss	5.
	syl	kiss
	pron	<kis>
	pos	n.
	def	a light touch.
kissable	sub
	head	kiss
	syl	kiss+a:ble
	pos	adj.
kiss curl	0.
	syl	kiss curl
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a circular curl of hair pressed flat against the cheek or forehead. U.S. term: {spit curl}.
kissel	ety	from Russian kisel 
kissel	0.
	syl	kis+sel
	pron	<1kisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian dessert of sweetened fruit pur*'ee thickened with arrowroot.
kisser	1.
	syl	kiss+er
	pron	<1kis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kisses, esp. in a way specified.
kisser	2.
	syl	kiss+er
	pron	<1kis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {mouth} or {face}.
kissing bug	0.
	syl	kiss+ing bug
	pos	n.
	def	a North American assassin bug, with a painful bite, usually attacking the lips or cheeks of man.
Henry	infl
	head	Kissinger
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Kissinger	0.
	syl	Kis:sin:ger
	pron	<1kisinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, U.S. academic and diplomat, born in Germany; assistant to President Nixon for national security affairs (1968-73); Secretary of State (1973-76): shared the Nobel Peace Prize 1972.
kissing gate	0.
	syl	kiss+ing gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gate set in a U- or V-shaped enclosure, allowing only one person to pass through at a time.
kiss of death	ety	from Judas' kiss that betrayed Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane (Mark 14:44-45)
kiss of death	0.
	syl	kiss of death
	pos	n.
	def	an act or relationship, that has fatal or disastrous consequences.
kiss off	1.
	syl	kiss off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to ignore or dismiss rudely and abruptly.
kiss-off	infl
	head	kiss off
	syl	kiss-off.
	pos	n.
kiss off	2.
	syl	kiss off
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a rude and abrupt dismissal.
the	infl
	head	kiss of life
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
kiss of life	0.
	syl	kiss of life
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mouth-to-mouth resuscitation in which a person blows gently into the victim's mouth, allowing the lungs to deflate after each blow.
kist	ety	C14: from Old Norse kista; see #7chest 
kist	H1.0.
	syl	kist
	pron	<kist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a large chest or coffer.
kist	H2.0.
	syl	kist
	pron	<kist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a variant spelling of {{cist%2}}.
kist	ety	from Afrikaans, from Dutch: #7chest 
kist	H3.0.
	syl	kist
	pron	<kist>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a large wooden chest in which linen is stored, esp. one used to store a bride's trousseau.
Kistna	0.
	syl	Kist+na
	pron	<1kistn*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (River) {Krishna}.
Kisumu	0.
	syl	Ki+su+mu
	pron	<ki1su:mu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Kenya, in Nyanza province on the NE shore of Lake Victoria: fishing and trading centre. Pop.: 30700 (1969).
kit	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch kitte tankard
kit	H1.1.
	syl	kit
	pron	<kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of tools, supplies, construction materials, etc., for use together or for a purpose.
	exam	1	a first-aid kit;
	exam	2	a model aircraft kit.
kit	H1.2.
	syl	kit
	pron	<kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the case or container for such a set.
kit	H1.3.
	syl	kit
	pron	<kit>
	pos	n.
	def	clothing and other personal effects, esp. those of a traveller or soldier.
	exam	1	safari kit;
	exam	2	battle kit.
the whole kit	4.
	head	kit
	or	kit and caboodle
	syl	the whole kit
	qual	Informal.
	def	everything or everybody. {~} See also {kit out}.
kit	ety	C16: of unknown origin
kit	H2.0.
	syl	kit
	pron	<kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of small violin, now obsolete, used esp. by dancing masters in the 17th-18th centuries.
kit	ety	C16: by shortening
kit	H3.0.
	syl	kit
	pron	<kit>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal or diminutive name for {kitten}.
Kitakyushu	0.
	syl	Ki+ta+kyu+shu
	pron	<2kEt*1kju:Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Japan, on N Kyushu: formed in 1963 by the amalgamation of the cities of Wakamatsu, Yahata, Tobata, Kokura, and Moji; one of Japan's largest industrial centres. Pop.: 1060000 (1975).
kitbag	0.
	syl	kit+bag
	pron	<1kit2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a canvas or other bag for a serviceman's kit.
kitchen	ety	Old English cycene, ultimately from Late Latin coqu*_ina, from Latin coquere to #7cook ; see #7kiln 
kitchen	0.a.
	syl	kitch+en
	pron	<1kiCin>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or part of a building equipped for preparing and cooking food.
kitchen	0.b.
	syl	kitch+en
	pron	<1kiCin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a kitchen table.
Kitchener	H1.0.
	syl	Kitch+e:ner
	pron	<1kiCin*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in SE Canada, in S Ontario: founded in 1806 as Dutch Sand Hills, it was renamed Berlin in 1830 and Kitchener in 1916. Pop.: 111804 (1971).
Horatio Herbert	infl
	head	Kitchener
	syl	Ho:ra:ti:o Her:bert
	pos	n.
Kitchener	H2.0.
	syl	Kitch:e:ner
	pron	<1kiCin*>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum. 1850-1916, British field marshal. As head of the Egyptian army (1892-98), he expelled the Mahdi from the Sudan (1898), occupying Khartoum; he also commanded British forces (1900-02) in the Boer War and (1902-09) in India. He conducted the mobilization of the British army for World War I as war minister (1914-16).
kitchenet	alt
	head	kitchenette
	or	kitchenette
	syl	kitch+en+et
	pron	<2kiCi1net>
	pos	n.
kitchenette	0.
	or	kitchenet
	syl	kitch+en+ette
	pron	<2kiCi1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a small kitchen or part of another room equipped for use as a kitchen.
kitchen garden	0.
	syl	kitch+en gar+den
	pos	n.
	def	a garden where vegetables and sometimes also fruit are grown.
kitchen gardener	sub
	head	kitchen garden
	syl	kitch+en gar+den+er
	pos	n.
kitchen kaffir	0.
	syl	kitch+en kaf+fir
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory term for {Fanagalo}.
kitchen midden	0.
	syl	kitch+en mid+den
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeology.
	def	the site of a large mound of domestic refuse marking a prehistoric settlement: usually including bones, potsherds, seashells, etc.
kitchen police	0.
	syl	kitch+en po+lice
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	soldiers who have been detailed to work in the kitchen, esp. as a punishment. K.P.
kitchen sink	1.
	syl	kitch+en sink
	pos	n.
	def	a sink in a kitchen for washing dishes, vegetables, etc.
everything except the kitchen sink	2.
	head	kitchen sink
	syl	everything except the kitchen sink.
	def	everything that can be conceived of.
kitchen sink	3.
	syl	kitch+en sink
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting a type of drama or painting of the 1950s depicting the sordid aspects of domestic reality.
kitchen tea	0.
	syl	kitch+en tea
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a party held before a wedding to which female guests bring items of kitchen equipment as wedding presents.
kitchenware	0.
	syl	kitch:en+ware
	pron	<1kiCin2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	pots and pans, knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils used in the kitchen.
kite	ety	Old English c*_yta; related to Middle High German k*"uze owl, Old Norse k*_yta to quarrel
kite	1.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a light frame covered with a thin material flown in the wind at the end of a length of string.
kite	2.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an aeroplane.
kite	3.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of various light sails set in addition to the working sails of a vessel.
kite	4.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any diurnal bird of prey of the genera etc., typically having a long forked tail and long broad wings and usually preying on small mammals and insects: family (hawks, etc.).
kite	5.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who preys on others.
kite	6.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a nego?!tiable paper drawn without any actual transaction or assets and designed to obtain money on credit, give an impression of affluence, etc.
kite	7.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to issue (fictitious papers) to obtain credit or money.
kite	8.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to write (a cheque) in anticipation of sufficient funds to cover it.
kite	9.
	syl	kite
	pron	<kIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to soar and glide.
kiter	sub
	head	kite
	syl	kit+er
	pos	n.
kite fighting	0.
	syl	kite fight+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a game in which one player attempts to cut the string of his opponent's kite with the string of his own. See also {glass string}.
Kite mark	0.
	syl	Kite mark
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the official mark of quality and reliability, in the form of a kite, on articles approved by the British Standards Institution.
kitenge	ety	C20: from Swahili
kitenge	0.a.
	syl	ki+ten+ge
	pron	<kE1teGge>
	pos	n.
	qual	E African.
	def	a thick cotton cloth measuring 114#M213 cm (45#M84 inches), used in making garments.
kitenge	0.b.
	syl	ki+ten+ge
	pron	<kE1teGge>
	pos	n.
	qual	E African.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a kitenge dress.
kit fox	0.
	syl	kit fox
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swift fox}.
kith	ety	Old English c*_ythth, from c*_uth; see #7uncouth 
kith	0.
	syl	kith
	pron	<kiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one's friends and acquaintances (esp. in the phrase {kith and kin) }.
kithara	0.
	syl	kith:a+ra
	pron	<1kiT*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cithara}.
K'ithira	0.
	syl	K*'i+thi+ra
	pron	<1kiTira>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Cythera}.
kit oup	alt
	head	kit out
	or	kit out
	syl	kit oup
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
kits	infl
	head	kit out
	syl	kits
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
kitting	infl
	head	kit out
	syl	kit+ting
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
kitted	infl
	head	kit out
	syl	kit+ted.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
kit out	0.
	or	kit oup
	syl	kit out
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to provide with or acquire (a kit of personal effects and necessities).
kitsch	ety	C20: from German: rubbish
kitsch	0.a.
	syl	kitsch
	pron	<kiC>
	pos	n.
	def	tawdry, vulgarized, or pretentious art, literature, etc., usually with popular or sentimental appeal.
kitsch	0.b.
	syl	kitsch
	pron	<kiC>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a kitsch plaster bust of Beethoven.
kitten	ety	C14: from Old Northern French caton, from #7cat ; probably influenced by Middle English kiteling 
kitten	1.
	syl	kit+ten
	pron	<1kitN>
	pos	n.
	def	a young cat.
have kittens	2.
	head	kitten
	syl	have kittens.
	def	Also: {have a canary}. to react with disapproval, anxiety, etc..
	exam	1	she had kittens when she got the bill.
kitten	3.
	syl	kit+ten
	pron	<1kitN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of cats
	def	to give birth to (young).
kitten-like	sub
	head	kitten
	syl	kit:ten-2like
	pos	adj.
kittenish	1.
	syl	kit+ten+ish
	pron	<1kitNiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a kitten; lively.
kittenish	2.
	syl	kit+ten+ish
	pron	<1kitNiS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	flirtatious, esp. coyly flirtatious.
kittenishly	sub
	head	kittenish
	syl	kit+ten+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
kittenishness	sub
	head	kittenish
	syl	kit+ten+ish+ness
	pos	n.
kittiwake	ety	C17: of imitative origin
kittiwake	0.
	syl	kit+ti+wake
	pron	<1kiti2wAk>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two oceanic gulls of the genus esp. having a white plumage with pale grey black-tipped wings and a square-cut tail.
kittle	ety	C16: probably from Old Norse kitla to #7tickle 
kittle	1.
	syl	kit+tle
	pron	<1kitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	capricious and unpredictable.
kittle	2.
	syl	kit+tle
	pron	<1kitL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to be troublesome or puzzling to (someone).
kittle	3.
	syl	kit+tle
	pron	<1kitL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to tickle.
kitty	ety	C18: see #7kit %3
kitties	infl
	head	kitty
	syl	kit+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kitty	H1.0.
	syl	kit+ty
	pron	<1kiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a diminutive or affectionate name for a {kitten} or {cat}.
kitty	ety	C19: see #7kit %1
kitties	infl
	head	kitty
	syl	kit+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kitty	H2.1.
	syl	kit+ty
	pron	<1kiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the pool of bets in certain gambling games.
kitty	H2.2.
	syl	kit+ty
	pron	<1kiti>
	pos	n.
	def	any shared fund of money, etc.
kitty	H2.3.
	syl	kit+ty
	pron	<1kiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in bowls
	def	the jack.
Kitty Hawk	0.
	syl	Kit+ty Hawk
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE North Carolina, near Kill Devil Hill, where the Wright brothers made the first aeroplane flight in the U.S. (1903).
Kitwe	0.
	syl	Kit+we
	pron	<1kitwA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Zambia: commercial centre of the Copper Belt. Pop.: 199798 (1969).
Kiushu	0.
	syl	Kiu+shu
	pron	<1kju:Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kyushu}.
kiva	ety	from Hopi
kiva	0.
	syl	ki:va
	pron	<1kEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large underground or partly underground room in a Pueblo Indian village, used chiefly for religious ceremonies.
Lake	infl
	head	Kivu
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Kivu	0.
	syl	Ki:vu
	pron	<1kEvu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Africa, between Za*"ire and Rwanda at an altitude of 1460 m (4790 ft.). Area: 2698 sq. km (1042 sq. miles). Depth: (maximum) 475 m (1558 ft.).
Kiwanis	ety	C20: alleged to be from an American Indian language: to make oneself known
Kiwanis	0.
	syl	Ki+wa+nis
	pron	<ki1wa:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American organization of men's clubs founded in 1915 to promote community service.
Kiwanian	sub
	head	Kiwanis
	syl	Ki+1wan+i:an
	pos	n.
kiwi	ety	C19: from Maori, of imitative origin
kiwis	infl
	head	kiwi
	syl	ki:wis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kiwi	1.
	syl	ki:wi
	pron	<1kEwi>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal flightless New Zealand bird of the genus having a long beak, stout legs, and weakly barbed feathers: order (see {ratite}) .
kiwi	2.
	syl	ki:wi
	pron	<1kEwi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Chinese gooseberry}. an Asian climbing plant, with fuzzy edible fruit: family
kiwi	3.
	syl	ki:wi
	pron	<1kEwi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a New Zealander.
Kizil Irmak	0.
	syl	Ki+zil Ir+mak
	pron	<ki1zil> <i*1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Turkey, rising in the Kizil Dag and flowing southwest, northwest, and northeast to the Black Sea: the longest river in Asia Minor. Length: about 1150 km (715 miles). Ancient name: {Halys}.
KKK	0.
	syl	K.K.K.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ku Klux Klan.
KKt	0.
	syl	KKt
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's knight.
KKtP	0.
	syl	KKtP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's knight's pawn.
kl	0.
	syl	kl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilolitre.
Klagenfurt	0.
	syl	Kla+gen+furt
	pron	German <1kla:gN2furt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Austria, capital of Carinthia province: tourist centre. Pop.: 74326 (1971).
Klaipeda	0.
	syl	Klai+pe+da
	pron	Russian <1klajpid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Soviet Union, in the Lithuanian SSR on the Baltic: shipbuilding. Pop.: 164000 (1975 est.). German name: {Memel}.
Klan	0.
	syl	Klan
	pron	<kl@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	short for {Ku Klux Klan}.
Klanism	sub
	head	Klan
	syl	Klan+ism
	pos	n.
klangfarbe	ety	German: tone colour
klangfarbe	0.
	syl	klang+far+be
	pron	<1kla:G2fa:b*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	instrumental timbre or tone colour.
Klansmen	infl
	head	Klansman
	syl	Klans+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Klansman	0.
	syl	Klans+man
	pron	<1kl@nzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
Klausenburg	0.
	syl	Klau+sen+burg
	pron	<1klauzN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Cluj}.
klaxon	ety	C20: former trademark, from the name of the manufacturing company
claxon	alt
	head	klaxon
	or	klaxon
	syl	clax+on
	pron	<1kl@ksN>
	pos	n.
klaxon	0.
	or	claxon
	syl	klax+on
	pron	<1kl@ksN>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of loud horn formerly used on motor vehicles.
Jean Baptiste	infl
	head	Kl'eber
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste
	pron	<Z*~a> <ba1tist>
	pos	n.
Kl'eber	0.
	syl	Kl*'e:ber
	pron	French <klA1be:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1753-1800, French general, who succeeded Napoleon as commander in Egypt (1799); assassinated.
Klebs-Loffler bacillus	ety	C19: named after Edwin Klebs (1834-1913) and Friedrich A. J. L*"offler (1852-1915), German bacteriologists
Klebs-Loffler bacillus	0.
	syl	Klebs-L*"of:fler ba+cil+lus
	pron	<1klebz> <1l^fl*>, German <1klA:ps> <1l@ofl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a rodlike Gram-positive bacterium, that causes diphtheria: family
Paul	infl
	head	Klee
	syl	Paul
	pron	<paul>
	pos	n.
Klee	0.
	syl	Klee
	pron	German <klA:>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1940, Swiss painter and etcher. A founder member of he subsequently evolved an intensely personal style of unusual fantasy and wit.
Kleenex	infl
	or	Kleenexes
	syl	Kleen+ex
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kleenexes	infl
	head	Kleenex
	or	Kleenex
	syl	Kleen+ex:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kleenex	0.
	syl	Kleen+ex
	pron	<1klEneks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a kind of soft paper tissue, used esp. as a handkerchief.
Klein bottle	ety	named after Felix Klein (1849-1925) German mathematician
Klein bottle	0.
	syl	Klein bot+tle
	pron	<klIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a one-sided surface having no edges that encloses a three-dimensional space and is formed by inserting the smaller end of an open tapered tube through the surface of the tube and making this end contiguous with the other end.
(Bernd) Heinrich (Wilhelm) von	infl
	head	Kleist
	syl	(Bernd) Hein:rich (Wilhelm) von
	pron	<1hInri*,c> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Kleist	0.
	syl	Kleist
	pron	<klIst>
	pos	n.
	def	1777-1811, German dramatist, poet, and short-story writer. His plays include (1808), (1808), and (published 1821).
Otto	infl
	head	Klemperer
	syl	Ot:to.
	pos	n.
Klemperer	0.
	syl	Klem:pe:rer
	pron	<1klemp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1973, orchestral conductor, born in Germany. He was best known for his interpretations of Beethoven.
klepht	ety	C19: from Modern Greek klepht*_es, from Greek klept*_es thief
klepht	0.
	syl	klepht
	pron	<kleft>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Greeks who fled to the mountains after the 15th-century Turkish conquest of Greece and survived as brigands into the 19th century.
klephtic	sub
	head	klepht
	syl	kleph+tic
	pos	adj.
kleptomania	ety	C19: klepto- from Greek klept*_es thief, from kleptein to steal+-#7mania  &- klep+to+#!ma+ni+@!ac or @!clep+to+#!ma+ni@!+ac n.
cleptomania	alt
	head	kleptomania
	or	kleptomania
	syl	clep+to+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2klept*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
kleptomania	0.
	or	cleptomania
	syl	klep+to+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2klept*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a strong impulse to steal, esp. when there is no obvious motivation.
klieg light	ety	C20: named after John H. Kliegl (1869-1959) and his brother Anton (1872-1927), German-born American inventors in the field of lighting
klieg light	0.
	syl	klieg light
	pron	<klEg>
	pos	n.
	def	an intense carbon-arc light used for illumination in producing films.
Gustav	infl
	head	Klimt
	syl	Gus:tav
	pron	<1gustaf>
	pos	n.
Klimt	0.
	syl	Klimt
	pron	<klimt>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1918, Austrian painter. He founded the Vienna Sezession (1897), a group of painters influenced by art nouveau.
Franz	infl
	head	Kline
	syl	Franz
	pron	<fr@nts>
	pos	n.
Kline	0.
	syl	Kline
	pron	<klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	1910-62, U.S. abstract expressionist painter. His works are characterized by heavy black strokes on a white or grey background.
klipspringer	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from Dutch klip rock (see #7cliff) #7+ springer, from springen to #7spring 
klipspringer	0.
	syl	klip+spring+er
	pron	<1klip2spriG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small agile antelope, inhabiting rocky regions of Africa south of the Sahara.
Klondike	1.
	syl	Klon+dike
	pron	<1klondIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW Canada, in the Yukon in the basin of the Klondike River: site of rich gold deposits, discovered in 1896 but largely exhausted by 1910. Area: about 2100 sq. km (800 sq. miles).
Klondike	2.
	syl	Klon+dike
	pron	<1klondIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW Canada, rising in the Yukon and flowing west to the Yukon River. Length: about 145 km (90 miles).
klong	ety	from Thai
klong	0.
	syl	klong
	pron	<kloG>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of canal in Thailand.
kloof	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch clove a cleft; see #7{cleave %1}
kloof	0.
	syl	kloof
	pron	<klu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain pass or gorge in southern Africa.
klootchman	ety	C19: from Chinook jargon, from Nootka hlotssma woman, wife
klootchmans	infl
	head	klootchman
	or	klootchmen
	syl	klootch+mans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
klootchmen	infl
	head	klootchman
	or	klootchmans
	syl	klootch+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
klootchman	0.
	syl	klootch+man
	pron	<1klu:Cm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northwestern Canadian.
	def	an Indian woman; squaw. Also called: {klootch, klooch}.
Friedrich Gottlieb	infl
	head	Klopstock
	syl	Frie:drich Gott:lieb
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1gctlEp>
	pos	n.
Klopstock	0.
	syl	Klop:stock
	pron	German <1klcp2Stck>
	pos	n.
	def	1724-1803, German poet, noted for his religious epic (1748-73) and for his odes.
klutz	ety	from German Klotz dolt; compare #7clot 
klutz	0.
	syl	klutz
	pos	kl^ts; n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a clumsy or stupid person.
klutzy	sub
	head	klutz
	syl	klutz:y
	pos	adj.
klystron	ety	C20: klys-, from Greek klus-, kluzein to wash over, break over+-#7tron 
klystron	0.
	syl	klys+tron
	pron	<1klistron>, <1klI->
	pos	n.
	def	an electron tube for the amplifi?!cation or generation of microwaves by means of velocity modulation.
km	alt
	or	km
	syl	km.
km	0.
	or	km
	syl	km
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilometre.
k-meson	0.
	syl	k-me:son
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kaon}.
kn	1.
	syl	kn.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Nautical.
	def	knot.
kn	2.
	syl	kn.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	krona.
kn	3.
	syl	kn.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	krone.
KN	0.
	syl	KN
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's knight.
knack	ety	C14: probably variant of knak sharp knock, rap, of imitative origin
knack	1.
	syl	knack
	pron	<n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilful, ingenious, or resourceful way of doing something.
knack	2.
	syl	knack
	pron	<n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular talent or aptitude, esp. an intuitive one.
knacker	ety	C16: probably from nacker saddler, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse hnakkur saddle
knacker	1.
	syl	knack+er
	pron	<1n@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who buys up old horses for slaughter.
knacker	2.
	syl	knack+er
	pron	<1n@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who buys up old buildings and breaks them up for scrap.
knacker	3.
	syl	knack+er
	pron	<1n@k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Brit.; Slang.
	def	another word for {testicle}.
knacker	4.
	syl	knack+er
	pron	<1n@k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.; Slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to exhaust; tire.
knackery	sub
	head	knacker
	syl	knack+er:y
	pos	n.
knackwurst	ety	German, from knacken to make a cracking sound+ Wurst sausage
knockwurst	alt
	head	knackwurst
	or	knackwurst
	syl	knock+wurst
	pron	<1nok2wR:st>
	pos	n.
knackwurst	0.
	or	knockwurst
	syl	knack+wurst
	pron	<1nok2wR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a short fat highly seasoned sausage.
knag	ety	C15: perhaps from Low German knagge 
knag	1.
	syl	knag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot in wood.
knag	2.
	syl	knag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden peg.
knap	ety	Old English cn@app top; compare Old Norse knappr knob
knap	H1.0.
	syl	knap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	the crest of a hill.
knap	ety	C15 (in the sense: to strike with a sharp sound): of imitative origin; compare Dutch knappen to crack
knaps	infl
	head	knap
	syl	knaps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
knapping	infl
	head	knap
	syl	knap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
knapped	infl
	head	knap
	syl	knapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
knap	H2.0.
	syl	knap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to hit, hammer, or chip.
knapper	sub
	head	knap
	syl	knap+per
	pos	n.
knapsack	ety	C17: from Low German knappsack, probably from knappen to bite, snap+ sack bag; related to Dutch knapzak; see #7{sack %1}
knapsack	0.
	syl	knap+sack
	pron	<1n@p2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a canvas or leather bag carried strapped on the back or shoulder.
knapweed	ety	C15 knopwed; see #7knop, {weed %1}
knapweed	0.
	syl	knap+weed
	pron	<1n@p2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus having purplish thistle-like flowers: family (composites). See also {{centaury} (sense 2)}, {hardheads}.
knar	ety	C14: knarre rough stone, knot on a tree; related to Low German knarre 
knar	0.
	syl	knar
	pron	<na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {knur}.
knarred	sub
	head	knar
	or	knarry
	syl	knarred
	pos	adj.
knarry	sub
	head	knar
	or	knarred
	syl	knar+ry
	pos	adj.
knave	ety	Old English cnafa; related to Old High German knabo boy &- #!knav+ish adj. &- #!knav+ish+ly adv. &- #!knav+ish+ness n.
knave	1.
	syl	knave
	pron	<nAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dishonest man; rogue.
knave	2.
	syl	knave
	pron	<nAv>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {jack} (the playing card).
knave	3.
	syl	knave
	pron	<nAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a male servant.
knaveries	infl
	head	knavery
	syl	knav+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
knavery	1.
	syl	knav+er:y
	pron	<1nAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a deceitful or dishonest act.
knavery	2.
	syl	knav+er:y
	pron	<1nAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	dishonest conduct; trickery.
knawel	ety	C16: from German Knauel, literally: ball of yarn, from Old High German kliuwa ball
knawel	0.
	syl	knaw+el
	pron	<1nc:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Old World caryophyllaceous plants of the genus having heads of minute petal-less flowers.
knead	ety	Old English cnedan; related to Old Saxon knedan, Old Norse knotha 
knead	1.
	syl	knead
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work and press (a soft substance, such as bread dough) into a uniform mixture with the hands.
knead	2.
	syl	knead
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to squeeze, massage, or press with the hands.
knead	3.
	syl	knead
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by kneading.
kneader	sub
	head	knead
	syl	knead+er
	pos	n.
knee	ety	Old English cn*_eow; compare Old High German kneo, Old Norse kn*_e, Latin genu 
knee	1.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint of the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella.
knee	2.a.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the area surrounding and above this joint.
knee	2.b.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	reaching or covering the knee.
	exam	1	knee breeches;
	exam	2	knee socks.
knee	3.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding or similar part in other vertebrates.
knee	4.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment that covers the knee.
knee	5.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a knee in action, such as a device pivoted to allow one member angular movement in relation to another.
knee	6.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a knee in shape, such as an angular bend in a pipe.
knee	7.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the hollow rounded protuberances that project upwards from the roots of the swamp cypress: thought to aid respiration in waterlogged soil.
bend	8.
	head	knee
	or	bow the knee
	syl	bend
	def	to kneel or submit.
bring someone to his knees	9.
	head	knee
	syl	bring someone to his knees.
	def	to force someone into submission. {~} {knees, knee+ing, kneed}.
knee	10.
	syl	knee
	pron	<nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike, nudge, or push with the knee.
kneecap	1.
	syl	knee+cap
	pron	<1nE2k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a nontechnical name for {patella}.
kneecap	2.
	syl	knee+cap
	pron	<1nE2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {poleyn. ~} {+caps, +cap+ping, +capped}.
kneecap	3.
	syl	knee+cap
	pron	<1nE2k@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of certain terrorist groups
	def	to shoot (a person) in the kneecap, esp. as an act of retaliation.
knee-deep	1.
	syl	knee-deep
	pos	adj.
	def	so deep as to reach or cover the knees.
	exam	1	knee-deep mud.
knee-deep	2.a.
	syl	knee-deep
	pos	adj.
	def	sunk or covered to the knees.
	exam	1	knee-deep in sand.
knee-deep	2.b.
	syl	knee-deep
	pos	adj.
	def	immersed; deeply involved.
	exam	1	knee-deep in work.
knee drop	0.
	syl	knee drop
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling attack in which a wrestler lifts his opponent and drops him onto his bent knee.
knee-high	1.
	syl	knee-high
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {knee-deep} (sense 1).
knee-high	2.
	syl	knee-high
	pos	adj.
	def	as high as the knee.
	exam	1	a knee-high child.
kneehole	0.a.
	syl	knee+hole
	pron	<1nE2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a space for the knees, esp. under a desk.
kneehole	0.b.
	syl	knee+hole
	pron	<1nE2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a kneehole desk.
knee jerk	0.
	syl	knee jerk
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	an outward reflex kick of the lower leg caused by a sharp tap on the tendon just below the patella. Also called: {patellar reflex}.
kneel	ety	Old English cn*_eowlian; see #7knee 
kneels	infl
	head	kneel
	syl	kneels
	pos	vb.
kneeling	infl
	head	kneel
	syl	kneel+ing
	pos	vb.
knelt	infl
	head	kneel
	or	kneeled
	syl	knelt
	pos	vb.
kneeled	infl
	head	kneel
	or	knelt
	syl	kneeled.
	pos	vb.
kneel	1.
	syl	kneel
	pron	<nEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rest, fall, or support oneself on one's knees.
kneel	2.
	syl	kneel
	pron	<nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or position of kneeling.
kneeler	sub
	head	kneel
	syl	kneel+er
	pos	n.
knee-length	0.
	syl	knee-length
	pos	adj.
	def	reaching to the knee;
kneepad	0.
	syl	knee+pad
	pron	<1nE2p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several types of protective covering for the knees. Also called: {kneecap}.
kneepan	0.
	syl	knee+pan
	pron	<1nE2p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for {patella}.
knell	ety	Old English cnyll; related to Middle High German kn*"ullen to strike, Dutch knallen to bang
knell	1.
	syl	knell
	pron	<nel>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a bell rung to announce a death or a funeral.
knell	2.
	syl	knell
	pron	<nel>
	pos	n.
	def	something that precipitates or indicates death or destruction.
knell	3.
	syl	knell
	pron	<nel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ring a knell.
knell	4.
	syl	knell
	pron	<nel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to proclaim or announce by or as if by a tolling bell.
Kneller	0.
	syl	Knel:ler
	pron	<1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {God@.frey}. ??1646-1723, portrait painter at the English court, born in Germany.
knelt	0.
	syl	knelt
	pron	<nelt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {kneel}.
Knesset	ety	Hebrew, literally: gathering
Knesseth	alt
	head	Knesset
	or	Knesset
	syl	Knes+seth
	pron	<1knesit>
	pos	n.
Knesset	0.
	or	Knesseth
	syl	Knes+set
	pron	<1knesit>
	pos	n.
	def	the unicameral parliament of Israel.
knew	0.
	syl	knew
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {know}.
Knickerbocker	ety	C19: named after Diedrich Knickerbocker, fictitious Dutchman alleged to be the author of Washington Irving's History of New York (1809)
Knickerbocker	1.
	syl	Knick:er:bock:er
	pron	<1nik*2bok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a descendant of the original Dutch settlers of New York.
Knickerbocker	2.
	syl	Knick:er:bock:er
	pron	<1nik*2bok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an inhabitant of New York.
knickerbockers	ety	C19: regarded as the traditional wear of the Dutch settlers in America; see K#7nickerbocker 
knickerbockers	0.
	syl	knick+er+bock+ers
	pron	<1nik*2bok*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	baggy breeches fastened with a band at the knee or above the ankle. Also called: {knickers}.
knickers	ety	C19: contraction of #7knickerbockers 
knickers	1.
	syl	knick+ers
	pron	<1nik*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any pants for women, esp. baggy wool or silk ones held up by elastic.
knickers	2.
	syl	knick+ers
	pron	<1nik*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant of {knickerbockers}.
knickknack	ety	C17: by reduplication from knack , in obsolete sense: toy &- @!knick+#!knack+er@.y or @!nick#!nack+er@.y n.
knicknack	alt
	head	knickknack
	or	knickknack
	syl	knick+nack
	pron	<1nik2n@k>
	pos	n.
knickknack	1.
	or	knicknack
	syl	knick+knack
	pron	<1nik2n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cheap ornament; trinket.
knickknack	2.
	or	knicknack
	syl	knick+knack
	pron	<1nik2n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental article of furniture, dress, etc.
knickpoint	ety	C20: partial translation of German knickpunkt, from knicken to bend+ Punkt #7point 
knife	ety	Old English cn*_if; related to Old Norse kn*_ifr, Middle Low German kn*_if 
knives	infl
	head	knife
	syl	knives
	pron	<nIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
knife	1.
	syl	knife
	pron	<nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting instrument consisting of a sharp-edged often pointed blade of metal fitted into a handle or onto a machine.
knife	2.
	syl	knife
	pron	<nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar instrument used as a weapon.
have one's knife into someone	3.
	head	knife
	syl	have one's knife into someone.
	def	to have a grudge against or victimize someone.
under the knife	4.
	head	knife
	syl	under the knife.
	def	undergoing a surgical operation.
knife	5.
	syl	knife
	pron	<nIf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut, stab, or kill with a knife.
knife	6.
	syl	knife
	pron	<nIf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to betray, injure, or depose in an underhand way.
knifelike	sub
	head	knife
	syl	knife+2like
	pos	adj.
knifer	sub
	head	knife
	syl	knif+er
	pos	n.
knife edge	1.
	syl	knife edge
	pos	n.
	def	the sharp cutting edge of a knife.
knife edge	2.
	syl	knife edge
	pos	n.
	def	any sharp edge.
knife edge	3.
	syl	knife edge
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp-edged wedge of hard material on which the beam of a balance pivots or about which a pendulum is sus?!pended.
knife edge	4.
	syl	knife edge
	pos	n.
	def	a critical point in the development of a situation, process of making a decision, etc.
knife grinder	0.
	syl	knife grind+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes and sharpens knives, esp. an itinerant one.
knife pleat	0.
	syl	knife pleat
	pos	n.
	def	a single pleat turned in one direction.
knife-point	1.
	syl	knife-point
	pos	n.
	def	the tip of a knife blade.
at knife-point	2.
	head	knife-point
	syl	at knife-point.
	def	under threat of being stabbed.
kniferest	0.
	syl	knife+rest
	pron	<1nIf2rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a support on which a carving knife or carving fork is placed at the table.
knife switch	0.
	syl	knife switch
	pos	n.
	def	an electric switch in which a flat metal blade, hinged at one end, is pushed between fixed contacts.
knight	ety	Old English cniht servant; related to Old High German kneht boy
knight	1.a.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	a person who served his lord as a mounted and heavily armed soldier.
knight	1.b.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	later
	def	a gentleman invested by a king or other lord with the military and social standing of this rank.
knight	2.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern times
	def	a person invested by a sovereign with a nonhereditary rank and dignity usually in recognition of personal services, achievements, etc. A British knight bears the title placed before his name.
	exam	1	Sir Winston Churchill.
knight	3.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a chess piece, usually shaped like a horse's head, that moves either two squares horizontally and one square vertically or one square horizontally and two squares vertically.
knight	4.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a champion of a lady or of a cause or principle.
knight	5.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Roman class of the equites.
knight	6.
	syl	knight
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a person) a knight; dub.
knights bachelors	infl
	head	knight bachelor
	or	knights bachelor
	syl	knights bach+e:lors
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
knights bachelor	infl
	head	knight bachelor
	or	knights bachelors
	syl	knights bach+e:lor.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
knight bachelor	0.
	syl	knight bach+e:lor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a { {bachelor} (sense 3)}.
knights bannerets	infl
	head	knight banneret
	syl	knights ban+ner+ets.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
knight banneret	0.
	syl	knight ban+ner+et
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {banneret}.
knights errant	infl
	head	knight errant
	syl	knights er+rant.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
knight errant	0.
	syl	knight er+rant
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval ro?!mance
	def	a knight who wanders in search of deeds of courage, chivalry, etc.
knight errantry	1.
	syl	knight er+rant+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the practices of a knight errant.
knight errantry	2.
	syl	knight er+rant+ry
	pos	n.
	def	quixotic behaviour or practices.
knighthead	ety	C18: originally decorated with carvings of knights' heads
knighthead	0.
	syl	knight+head
	pron	<1nIt2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of vertical supports for each side of the bowsprit.
knighthood	1.
	syl	knight+hood
	pron	<1nIthud>
	pos	n.
	def	the order, dignity, or rank of a knight.
knighthood	2.
	syl	knight+hood
	pron	<1nIthud>
	pos	n.
	def	the qualities of a knight; knightliness.
knighthood	3.
	syl	knight+hood
	pron	<1nIthud>
	pos	n.
	def	knights collectively.
knightly	0.
	syl	knight+ly
	pron	<1nItli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or befitting a knight.
knightliness	sub
	head	knightly
	syl	knight+li+ness
	pos	n.
knight marshal	0.
	syl	knight mar+shal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {marshal} (sense 5).
knight of the road	0.
	syl	knight of the road
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal or facetious.
	def	a lorry driver.
Knights Hospitallers	1.
	syl	Knights Hos+pi+tal+lers
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Knights of St. John of Jerusalem}. a military religious order founded about the time of the first crusade (1096-99) among European crusaders. It took its name from a hospital and hostel in Jerusalem. Full name: {Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem}.
Knights Hospitallers	2.
	syl	Knights Hos+pi+tal+lers
	pos	n.
	def	See {Hospitaller}.
Knights of the Round Table	0.
	syl	Knights of the Round Ta+ble
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	an order of knights created by King Arthur.
Knights Templars	infl
	head	Knight Templar
	or	Knights Templar
	syl	Knights Tem+plars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Knights Templar	infl
	head	Knight Templar
	or	Knights Templars
	syl	Knights Tem+plar.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Knight Templar	0.
	syl	Knight Tem+plar
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Templar}.
knish	ety	Yiddish, from Russian knysh cake; compare Polish knysz 
knish	0.
	syl	knish
	pron	<kniS>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of dough stuffed with potato, meat, or some other filling and baked or fried.
knit	ety	Old English cnyttan to tie in; related to Middle Low German kn*"utten to knot together; see #7knot %1
knits	infl
	head	knit
	syl	knits
	pos	vb.
knitting	infl
	head	knit
	syl	knit+ting
	pos	vb.
knitted	infl
	head	knit
	or	knit
	syl	knit+ted
	pos	vb.
knit	infl
	or	knitted
	syl	knit.
	pos	vb.
knit	1.
	syl	knit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a garment, etc.) by looping and entwining (yarn, esp. wool) by hand by means of long eyeless needles ({knitting needles}) or by machine ({knitting machine) }.
knit	2.
	syl	knit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or be joined together closely.
knit	3.
	syl	knit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw (the brows) together or (of the brows) to come together, as in frowning or concentrating.
knit	4.a.
	syl	knit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric or garment made by knitting.
knit	4.b.
	syl	knit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a heavy knit.
knittable	sub
	head	knit
	syl	knit+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
knitter	sub
	head	knit
	syl	knit+ter
	pos	n.
knitting	0.a.
	syl	knit+ting
	pron	<1nitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	knitted work or the process of producing it.
knitting	0.b.
	syl	knit+ting
	pron	<1nitiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a knitting machine.
knitwear	0.
	syl	knit+wear
	pron	<1nit2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	knitted clothes, esp. sweaters.
knives	0.
	syl	knives
	pron	<nIvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {knife}.
knob	ety	C14: from Middle Low German knobbe knot in wood; see #7knop 
knob	1.
	syl	knob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded projection from a surface, such as a lump on a tree trunk.
knob	2.
	syl	knob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	n.
	def	a handle of a door, drawer, etc., esp. one that is rounded.
knob	3.
	syl	knob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	n.
	def	a round hill or knoll or morainic ridge.
knob	4.
	syl	knob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo.
	def	a slang word for {penis}.
and the same to you with (brass) knobs on	5.
	head	knob
	syl	and the same to you with (brass) knobs on.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the same to you but even more so.
knobs	infl
	head	knob
	syl	knobs
	pos	vb.
knobbing	infl
	head	knob
	syl	knob+bing
	pos	vb.
knobbed	infl
	head	knob
	syl	knobbed.
	pos	vb.
knob	6.
	syl	knob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply or ornament with knobs.
knob	7.
	syl	knob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form into a knob; bulge.
knobby	sub
	head	knob
	syl	knob+by
	pos	adj.
knoblike	sub
	head	knob
	syl	knob+2like
	pos	adj.
knobkerrie	ety	C19: from Afrikaans knopkierie, from knop knob, from Middle Dutch cnoppe+kierie stick, from Hottentot k*_irri 
knobstick	alt
	head	knobkerrie
	or	knobkerrie
	syl	knob+stick
	pos	n.
knobkerrie	0.
	or	knobstick
	syl	knob+ker+rie
	pron	<1nob2keri>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick with a round knob at the end, used as a club or missile by South African tribesmen.
knock	ety	Old English cnocian, of imitative origin; related to Old Norse knoka to hit
knock	1.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a blow or push to; strike.
knock	2.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rap sharply with the knuckles, a hard object, etc., esp. to capture attention.
	exam	1	to knock at the door.
knock	3.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or force by striking.
	exam	1	to knock a hole in the wall.
knock	4.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by against
	def	to collide (with).
knock	5.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into a certain condition by hitting or pushing.
	exam	1	to knock someone unconscious.
knock	6.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to criticize adversely; belittle.
	exam	1	to knock someone's work.
knock	7.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also {pink}. (of an internal-combustion engine) to emit a characteristic metallic noise as a result of faulty combustion.
knock	8.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a bearing, esp. one in an engine
	def	to emit a regular characteristic sound as a result of wear.
knock	9.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
knock (a person) into the middle of next week	10.
	head	knock
	syl	knock (a person) into the middle of next week.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit (a person) with a very heavy blow.
knock one's head against	11.
	head	knock
	syl	knock one's head against.
	def	to encounter (adverse facts or circum?!stances) in a forceful manner.
knock	12.a.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to daze or kill (a person) by striking on the head.
knock	12.b.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to effectively prevent the further development of (a plan).
take the knock	13.
	head	knock
	syl	take the knock.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to suffer financially. {~}
knock	14.a.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	def	a blow, push, or rap.
	exam	1	he gave the table a knock.
knock	14.b.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	def	the sound so caused.
knock	15.
	syl	knock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	def	the sound of knocking in an engine or bearing.
knock around	alt
	head	knock about
	or	knock about
	syl	knock a:round
	pos	vb.
knock about	1.
	or	knock around
	syl	knock a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander about aimlessly.
knock about	2.
	or	knock around
	syl	knock a:bout
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel about, esp. as resulting in varied or exotic experience.
	exam	1	he's knocked about the world a bit.
knock about	3.
	or	knock around
	syl	knock a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to associate.
	exam	1	to knock about with a gang.
knock about	4.
	or	knock around
	syl	knock a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat brutally.
	exam	1	he knocks his wife about.
knock about	5.
	or	knock around
	syl	knock a:bout
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider or discuss informally.
	exam	1	to knock an idea about.
knock about	6.
	or	knock around
	syl	knock a:bout
	pos	vb.
	def	a sailing vessel, usually sloop-rigged, without a bowsprit and with a single jib.
knock back	1.
	syl	knock back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drink, esp. quickly.
knock back	2.
	syl	knock back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cost.
	exam	1	how much did the car knock you back??
knock back	3.
	syl	knock back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; Prison slang.
	def	failure to obtain parole.
knock back	4.
	syl	knock back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.; Austral. slang.
	def	a refusal or rejection.
knock down	1.
	syl	knock down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike to the ground with a blow, as in boxing.
knock down	2.
	syl	knock down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in auctions
	def	to declare (an article) sold, as by striking a blow with a gavel.
knock down	3.
	syl	knock down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demolish.
knock down	4.
	syl	knock down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismantle, for ease of transport.
knock down	5.
	syl	knock down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reduce (a price, etc.).
knockdown	infl
	head	knock down
	syl	knock+down.
	pos	adj.
knock down	6.
	syl	knock down
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	overwhelming; powerful.
	exam	1	a knockdown blow.
knock down	7.
	syl	knock down
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	prenominal
	def	cheap.
	exam	1	I got the table at a knockdown price.
knock down	8.
	syl	knock down
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	easily dismantled.
	exam	1	knockdown furniture.
knockdown	infl
	head	knock down
	syl	knock+down.
	pos	n.
knock down	9.
	syl	knock down
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, U.S. and Austral.
	def	an introduction.
	exam	1	will you give me a knockdown to her??
knocker	1.
	syl	knock+er
	pron	<1nok*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, usually ornamental and made of metal, attached to a door by a hinge and used for knocking.
knocker	2.
	syl	knock+er
	pron	<1nok*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a female breast.
knocker	3.
	syl	knock+er
	pron	<1nok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that knocks.
on the knocker	4.
	head	knocker
	syl	on the knocker.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	promptly; at once.
	exam	1	you pay on the knocker here.
knocking-shop	0.
	syl	knock:ing-shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {brothel}.
knock-knee	0.
	syl	knock-knee
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which the legs are bent inwards causing the knees to touch when standing. Technical name: {genu valgum}.
knock-kneed	sub
	head	knock-knee
	syl	knock-2kneed
	pos	adj.
knock off	1.
	syl	knock off
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to finish work.
	exam	1	we knocked off an hour early.
knock off	2.
	syl	knock off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or do hastily or easily.
	exam	1	to knock off a novel in a week.
knock off	3.
	syl	knock off
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reduce the price of (an article) by (a stated amount).
knock off	4.
	syl	knock off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to kill.
knock off	5.
	syl	knock off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to rob or steal.
	exam	1	to knock off a bank;
	exam	2	to knock off a watch.
knock off	6.
	syl	knock off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to stop doing something, used as a command.
	exam	1	knock it off&!
knock off	7.
	syl	knock off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (a woman).
knock-on	1.
	syl	knock-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the infringement of playing the ball forward with the hand or arm.
knock on	infl
	head	knock-on
	syl	knock on
	pos	adv.
knock-on	2.
	syl	knock-on
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	to play (the ball) forward with the hand or arm.
knockout	1.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rendering unconscious.
knockout	2.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow that renders an opponent unconscious.
knockout	3.a.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a competition in which competitors are eliminated progressively.
knockout	3.b.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a knockout contest.
knockout	4.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of absurd invented games, esp. obstacle races, involving physical effort or skill.
knockout	5.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is overwhelmingly impressive or attractive.
	exam	1	she's a knockout.
knock out	infl
	head	knockout
	syl	knock out.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
knockout	6.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render unconscious, esp. by a blow.
knockout	7.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to defeat (an opponent) by a knockout.
knockout	8.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy, damage, or injure badly.
knockout	9.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eliminate, esp. in a knockout competition.
knockout	10.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overwhelm or amaze, esp. with admiration or favourable reaction.
	exam	1	I was knocked out by that new song.
knockout	11.
	syl	knock+out
	pron	<1nok2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the ashes from (one's pipe) by tapping.
knock the bottom out of	12.
	head	knockout
	syl	knock the bottom out of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to invalidate (an argument).
knockout drops	0.
	syl	knock+out drops
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a drug secretly put into someone's drink to cause stupefaction. See also {Mickey Finn}.
knock up	0.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
knock up	1.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	Also: {knock together}. to assemble quickly; improvise.
	exam	1	to knock up a set of shelves.
knock up	2.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to waken; rouse.
	exam	1	to knock someone up early.
knock up	3.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to make pregnant.
knock up	4.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to exhaust.
	exam	1	the heavy work knocked him up.
knock up	5.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to score (runs).
knock up	6.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	to practise or hit the ball about informally, esp. before a match. {~} {knock-up}.
knock up	7.
	syl	knock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a practice session at tennis, squash, or a similar game.
knockwurst	0.
	syl	knock+wurst
	pron	<1nok2wR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {knackwurst}.
knoll	ety	Old English cnoll; compare Old Norse knollr hilltop
knoll	H1.0.
	syl	knoll
	pron	<n*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rounded hill.
knolly	sub
	head	knoll
	syl	knoll:y
	pos	adj.
knoll	H2.0.
	syl	knoll
	pron	<n*ul>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {knell}.
knoller	sub
	head	knoll
	syl	knoll+er
	pos	n.
knop	ety	C14: from Germanic; compare Middle Dutch cnoppe bud, Old High German knopf 
knop	0.
	syl	knop
	pron	<nop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a knob, esp. an ornamental one.
Cnossus	alt
	head	Knossos
	or	Knossos
	syl	Cnos+sus
	pron	<1nos*s>, <1knos->
	pos	n.
Knossos	0.
	or	Cnossus
	syl	Knos+sos
	pron	<1nos*s>, <1knos->
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined city in N central Crete: remains of the Minoan Bronze Age civilization.
knot	ety	Old English cnotta; related to Old High German knoto, Old Norse kn*_utr 
knot	H1.1.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fastenings formed by looping and tying a piece of rope, cord, etc., in upon itself, to another piece of rope, or to another object.
knot	H1.2.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed method of tying a particular knot.
knot	H1.3.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative bow or fastening, as of ribbon or braid.
knot	H1.4.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a small closely knit group.
knot	H1.5.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a tie or bond.
	exam	1	the marriage knot.
knot	H1.6.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a difficult problem.
knot	H1.7.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a protuberance or lump of plant tissues, such as that occurring on the trunks of certain trees.
knot	H1.8.a.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a lump of vessels or fibres formed in a part, as in a muscle.
knot	H1.8.b.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a protuberance on an organ or part.
knot	H1.9.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of speed used by nautical vessels and aircraft, being one nautical mile (about 1.15 statute miles) per hour.
knot	H1.10.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of equally spaced knots on a log line used to indicate the speed of a ship in nautical miles per hour.
knot	H1.11.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	another term (not in technical use) for {nautical mile}.
at a rate of knots	12.
	head	knot
	syl	at a rate of knots.
	def	very fast.
tie (someone) in knots	13.
	head	knot
	syl	tie (someone) in knots.
	def	to completely perplex or confuse (someone).
knots	infl
	head	knot
	syl	knots
	pos	vb.
knotting	infl
	head	knot
	syl	knot+ting
	pos	vb.
knotted	infl
	head	knot
	syl	knot+ted.
	pos	vb.
knot	H1.14.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tie or fasten in a knot.
knot	H1.15.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form into a knot.
knot	H1.16.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ravel or entangle or become ravelled or entangled.
knotter	sub
	head	knot
	syl	knot+ter
	pos	n.
knotless	sub
	head	knot
	syl	knot+less
	pos	adj.
knotlike	sub
	head	knot
	syl	knot+2like
	pos	adj.
knot	ety	C15: of unknown origin
knot	H2.0.
	syl	knot
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	def	a small northern sandpiper, with a short bill and grey plumage.
knot garden	0.
	syl	knot gar+den
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a formal garden of intricate design.
knotgrass	1.
	syl	knot+grass
	pron	<1not2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {allseed}. a polygonaceous weedy plant, whose small green flowers produce numerous seeds.
knotgrass	2.
	syl	knot+grass
	pron	<1not2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related plants.
knothole	0.
	syl	knot+hole
	pron	<1not2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in a piece of wood where a knot has been.
knotted	1.
	syl	knot+ted
	pron	<1notid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood, rope, etc.
	def	having knots.
get knotted	2.
	head	knotted
	syl	get knotted&!
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	used as a response to express disapproval or rejection.
knotting	0.
	syl	knot+ting
	pron	<1notiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sealer applied over knots in new wood before priming to prevent resin from exuding.
knottier	infl
	head	knotty
	syl	knot+ti+er
	pos	adj.
knottiest	infl
	head	knotty
	syl	knot+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
knotty	1.
	syl	knot+ty
	pron	<1noti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood, rope, etc.
	def	full of or characterized by knots.
knotty	2.
	syl	knot+ty
	pron	<1noti>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely difficult or intricate.
knottily	sub
	head	knotty
	syl	knot+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
knottiness	sub
	head	knotty
	syl	knot+ti+ness
	pos	n.
knotweed	0.
	syl	knot+weed
	pron	<1not2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several polygonaceous plants of the genus having small flowers and jointed stems.
knotwork	0.
	syl	knot+work
	pron	<1not2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamentation consisting of a mass of intertwined and knotted cords.
knout	ety	C17: from Russian knut, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse kn*_utr knot
knout	0.
	syl	knout
	pron	<naut>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout whip used formerly in Russia as an instrument of punishment.
know	ety	Old English gecn*_awan; related to Old Norse kn*_a I can, Latin noscere to come to know
knows	infl
	head	know
	syl	knows
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
knowing	infl
	head	know
	syl	know+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
knew	infl
	head	know
	syl	knew
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
known	infl
	head	know
	syl	known.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
know	1.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be or feel certain of the truth or accuracy of (a fact, etc.).
know	2.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be acquainted or familiar with.
	exam	1	she's known him five years.
know	3.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have a familiarity or grasp of, as through study or experience.
know	4.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to understand, have knowledge of, or perceive (facts, etc.).
	exam	1	he knows the answer now.
know	5.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by how
	def	to be sure or aware of (how to be or do something).
know	6.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to experience, esp. deeply.
	exam	1	to know poverty.
know	7.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be intelligent, informed, or sensible enough (to do something).
	exam	1	she knew not to go home yet.
know	8.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be able to distinguish or discriminate.
know	9.
	syl	know
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
I know what	10.
	head	know
	syl	I know what.
	def	I have an idea.
know what's what	11.
	head	know
	syl	know what's what.
	def	to know how one thing or things in general work.
you know	12.
	head	know
	syl	you know.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a parenthetical filler phrase used to make a pause in speaking or add slight emphasis to a statement.
you never know	13.
	head	know
	syl	you never know.
	def	things are uncertain. {~}
in the know	14.
	head	know
	syl	in the know.
	qual	Informal.
	def	aware or informed.
knowable	sub
	head	know
	syl	know+a:ble
	pos	adj.
knower	sub
	head	know
	syl	know+er
	pos	n.
know-all	0.
	syl	know-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, disparaging.
	def	a person who pretends or appears to know a great deal.
know-how	1.
	syl	know-how
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ingenuity, aptitude, or skill; knack.
know-how	2.
	syl	know-how
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	commercial and saleable knowledge of how to do a particular thing; experience.
knowing	1.
	syl	know+ing
	pron	<1n*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggesting secret information or knowledge.
knowing	2.
	syl	know+ing
	pron	<1n*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	wise, shrewd, or clever.
knowing	3.
	syl	know+ing
	pron	<1n*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	deliberate; intentional. {~} {there is no knowing}. one cannot tell. &- {#!know+ing+ly}
knowingness	sub
	head	knowing
	syl	know+ing+ness
	pos	n.
knowledge	1.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the facts, feelings or experiences known by a person or group of people.
knowledge	2.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of knowing.
knowledge	3.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	awareness, consciousness, or familiarity gained by experience or learning.
knowledge	4.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	erudition or informed learning.
knowledge	5.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	specific information about a subject.
knowledge	6.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual intercourse (obsolete except in the legal phrase {carnal knowledge) }.
come to one's knowledge	7.
	head	knowledge
	syl	come to one's knowledge.
	def	to become known to one.
etc) knowledge	infl
	head	knowledge
	syl	etc.) knowledge.
knowledge	8.a.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	as I understand it.
knowledge	8.b.
	syl	knowl+edge
	pron	<1noliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	as I know.
knowledgable	alt
	head	knowledgeable
	or	knowledgeable
	syl	knowl+edg+a:ble
	pron	<1noliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
knowledgeable	0.
	or	knowledgable
	syl	knowl+edge+a:ble
	pron	<1noliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or indicating much knowledge.
knowledgeableness	sub
	head	knowledgeable
	syl	knowl+edge+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
knowledgeably	sub
	head	knowledgeable
	syl	knowl+edge+a:bly
	pos	adv.
known	1.
	syl	known
	pron	<n*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {know}.
known	2.
	syl	known
	pron	<n*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	specified and identified.
	exam	1	a known criminal.
known	3.
	syl	known
	pron	<n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact known.
known quantity	0.
	syl	known quan+ti:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical quantity representing a given value.
John	infl
	head	Knox
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Knox	0.
	syl	Knox
	pron	<noks>
	pos	n.
	def	??1505-72, Scottish theologian and historian. In exile during the reign of Mary I of England (1553-58), he returned to Scotland in 1559 and established the Presbyterian Church of Scotland (1560). His chief historical work was the (1586).
Knoxville	0.
	syl	Knox+ville
	pron	<1noksvil>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in E Tennessee, on the Tennessee River: state capital (1796-1812; 1817-19). Pop.: 182276 (1973 est.).
KNP	0.
	syl	KNP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's knight's pawn.
Knt	0.
	syl	Knt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight.
knuckle	ety	C14: related to Middle High German kn*"ochel, Middle Low German knoke bone, Dutch knok 
knuckle	1.
	syl	knuck+le
	pron	<1n^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint of a finger, esp. that connecting a finger to the hand.
knuckle	2.
	syl	knuck+le
	pron	<1n^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint of veal, pork, etc., consisting of the part of the leg below the knee joint, often used in making stews or stock.
knuckle	3.
	syl	knuck+le
	pron	<1n^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the cylindrical portion of a hinge through which the pin passes.
knuckle	4.
	syl	knuck+le
	pron	<1n^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	an angle joint between two members of a structure.
near the knuckle	5.
	head	knuckle
	syl	near the knuckle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	approaching indecen?!cy. {~}
knuckle	6.
	syl	knuck+le
	pron	<1n^kL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rub or press with the knuckles.
knuckle	7.
	syl	knuck+le
	pron	<1n^kL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to keep the knuckles on the ground while shooting a marble.
knuckly	sub
	head	knuckle
	syl	knuck+ly
	pos	adj.
knucklebone	0.
	syl	knuck:le+bone
	pron	<1n^kL2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any bone forming part of a knuckle or knuckle joint.
knucklebones	0.
	syl	knuck:le+bones
	pron	<1n^kL2b*unz>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {jacks} (the game).
knuckle down	0.
	syl	knuck+le down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to apply oneself diligently.
	exam	1	to knuckle down to some work.
knuckle-duster	0.
	syl	knuck:le-dust:er
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a metal bar fitted over the knuckles, often with holes for the fingers, for inflicting injury by a blow with the fist.
knucklehead	0.
	syl	knuck:le+head
	pron	<1n^kL2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fool; idiot.
knuckleheaded	sub
	head	knucklehead
	syl	knuck:le+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
knuckle joint	1.
	syl	knuck+le joint
	pos	n.
	def	any of the joints of the fingers.
knuckle joint	2.
	syl	knuck+le joint
	pos	n.
	qual	Mechanical engineering.
	def	a hinged joint between two rods, often a ball and socket joint.
knuckle under	0.
	syl	knuck+le un+der
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give way under pressure or authority; yield.
knur	ety	C16 knor; related to Middle High German knorre knot; compare #7knar 
knurr	infl
	head	knur
	or	knar
	syl	knurr
	pron	<nR:>
	pos	n.
knar	infl
	head	knur
	or	knurr
	syl	knar
	pos	n.
knur	0.
	syl	knur
	pron	<nR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot or protuberance in a tree trunk or in wood.
knurl	ety	C17: probably from #7knur, influenced by #7gnarl 
knurl	alt
	or	knurl
	syl	knurl
	pron	<nR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
knurl	1.
	or	knurl
	syl	knurl
	pron	<nR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impress with a series of fine ridges or serrations.
knurl	2.
	or	knurl
	syl	knurl
	pron	<nR:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a small ridge, esp. one of a series providing a rough surface that can be gripped.
knurlier	infl
	head	knurly
	syl	knurl:i+er
	pos	adj.
knurliest	infl
	head	knurly
	syl	knurl:i+est.
	pos	adj.
knurly	0.
	syl	knurl:y
	pron	<1nR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {gnarled}.
Knut	0.
	syl	Knut
	pron	<k*1nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Canute}.
KO	infl
	or	ko
	syl	K.O.
	pron	<1kA1*u>
	pos	vb.
ko	infl
	head	KO
	or	KO
	syl	k.o.
	pron	<1kA1*u>
	pos	vb.
KO's	infl
	head	KO
	syl	KO's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
KO'ing	infl
	head	KO
	syl	KO'ing
	pos	n.
KO'd KO's	infl
	head	KO
	syl	KO'd; K.O.'s
	pos	n.
KO'ing	infl
	head	KO
	syl	K.O.'ing
	pos	n.
KO'd ko's	infl
	head	KO
	syl	K.O.'d; k.o.'s
	pos	n.
ko'ing	infl
	head	KO
	syl	k.o.'ing
	pos	n.
ko'd	infl
	head	KO
	syl	k.o.'d
	pos	n.
KO's	infl
	head	KO
	or	ko's
	syl	K.O.'s
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
ko's	infl
	head	KO
	or	KO's
	syl	k.o.'s.
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
KO	0.
	syl	KO
	pron	<1kA1*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	a slang term for {knock out} or {knockout}.
koa	ety	C19: from Hawaiian
koa	1.
	syl	ko:a
	pron	<1k*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hawaian mimosaceous tree, yielding a hard wood.
koa	2.
	syl	ko:a
	pron	<1k*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	the reddish wood of this tree, used esp. for furniture.
koala bear	alt
	head	koala
	or	koala
	syl	ko:a+la bear
	pron	<k*u1a:l*>
	pos	n.
koala	0.
	or	koala bear
	syl	ko:a+la
	pron	<k*u1a:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow-moving Australian arboreal marsupial, having dense greyish fur and feeding on eucalyptus leaves and bark. Also called (in Australia): {native bear}.
koan	ety	from Japanese
koan	0.
	syl	ko:an
	pron	<1k*u@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Zen Buddhism
	def	a problem or riddle that admits no logical solution.
kob	ety	C20: from a Niger-Congo language; compare Wolof koba, Fulani k*_oba 
kob	0.
	syl	kob
	pron	<kob>
	pos	n.
	def	any African antelope of the genus : similar to waterbucks.
Kobarid	0.
	syl	Ko+ba+rid
	pron	<1k*ub*2rEd>, Serbo-Croatian <1kcba2rid>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NW Yugoslavia, in Slovenia on the Isonzo River: part of Italy until 1947; scene of the defeat of the Italians by Austro-German forces (1917). Italian name: {Caporetto}.
Kobe	0.
	syl	Ko:be
	pron	<1k*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay: formed in 1889 by the amalgamation of Hyogo and Kobe; a major industrial complex, producing ships, steel, and rubber goods. Pop.: 1360000 (1975).
Kobenhavn	0.
	syl	Ko:\+ben+havn
	pron	<2k$ob*n1haun>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for {Copenhagen}.
Coblenz	alt
	head	Koblenz
	or	Koblenz
	syl	Co+blenz
	pron	German <1ko:blents>
	pos	n.
Koblenz	0.
	or	Coblenz
	syl	Ko+blenz
	pron	German <1ko:blents>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate at the confluence of the Rivers Moselle and Rhine: ruled by the archbishop-electors of Trier from 1018 until occupied by the French in 1794; passed to Prussia in 1815, becoming capital of the Rhine Province (1824-1945) and of the Rhineland-Palatinate (1946-50); wine trade centre. Pop.: 119476 (1974 est.). Latin name: {Con?!fluentes}.
kobold	ety	C19: from German; see #7cobalt 
kobold	1.
	syl	kob+old
	pron	<1kob*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	a mischievous household sprite.
kobold	2.
	syl	kob+old
	pron	<1kob*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	a spirit that haunts subterranean places, such as mines.
Robert	infl
	head	Koch
	syl	Ro:bert
	pron	<1ro:bert>
	pos	n.
Koch	0.
	syl	Koch
	pron	German <kcx>
	pos	n.
	def	1843-1910, German bacteriologist, who isolated the anthrax bacillus (1876), the tubercle bacillus (1882), and the cholera bacillus (1883): Nobel prize for physiology and medicine 1905.
Kochel	0.
	syl	K*"och+el
	pron	<1k@o*,cL>
	pos	n.
	def	see {K}.
Kochi	0.
	syl	Ko+chi
	pron	<k*u1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on central Shikoku on Urado Bay. Pop.: 274609 (1974 est.).
Zolt'an	infl
	head	Kod'aly
	syl	Zol:t*'an
	pron	<1zolta:n>
	pos	n.
Kod'aly	0.
	syl	Ko:d*'a:ly
	pron	Hungarian <1koda:j>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1967, Hungarian composer. His works were often inspired by native folk songs and include the comic opera (1926) and (1923) for chorus and orchestra.
Kodiak	0.
	syl	Ko+di+ak
	pron	<1k*udi2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in S Alaska, in the Gulf of Alaska: site of the first European settlement in Alaska, made by Russians in 1784. Pop.: 9409 (1970). Area: 8974 sq. km (3465 sq. miles).
Kodiak	alt
	head	Kodiak bear
	or	Kodiak bear
	syl	Ko+di+ak
	pos	n.
Kodiak bear	0.
	or	Kodiak
	syl	Ko+di+ak bear
	pos	n.
	def	a large variety of the brown bear, inhabiting Kodiak and other Alaskan islands.
Kodok	0.
	syl	Ko+dok
	pron	<1k*udok>
	pos	n.
	def	the modern name for {Fashoda}.
koel	ety	C19: from Hindi, from Sanskrit kokila 
koel	0.
	syl	ko:el
	pron	<1k*u*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several parasitic cuckoos of the genus esp. of S and SE Asia and Australia.
Arthur	infl
	head	Koestler
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Koestler	0.
	syl	Koes:tler
	pron	<1kR:stl*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, British writer born in Hungary. Of his early antitotalitarian novels (1940) is outstanding. His later works, (1959), (1964), and (1967) reflect his interest in science, philosophy, and psychology.
kofta	ety	Urdu
kofta	0.
	syl	kof+ta
	pron	<1koft*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian dish of seasoned minced meat shaped into small balls and cooked.
koftgar	ety	C19: Urdu
koftgar	0.
	syl	koft+gar
	pron	<1koftga:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a person skilled in the art of inlaying steel with gold ({koftgari) }.
Kofu	0.
	syl	Ko:fu
	pron	<1k*ufu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on S Honshu: hot springs. Pop.: 193406 (1974 est.).
Koheleth	ety	from Hebrew q*_oheleth 
Koheleth	0.
	syl	Ko+hel+eth
	pron	<k*u1heliT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Ecclesiastes or its author, supposedly Solomon.
Kohima	0.
	syl	Ko+hi+ma
	pron	<1k*uhi2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, capital of Nagaland, near the Burmese border: fierce fighting in World War II, when it was taken by the Japanese and recaptured by Anglo-Indian troops (1944). Pop.: 21545 (1971).
Kohinoor	ety	C19: from Persian K*_oh-i-n*_ur, literally: mountain of light, from k*_oh mountain+Arabic n*_ur light
Kohinor	infl
	head	Kohinoor
	or	Kohinur
	syl	Koh:i+nor
	pron	<1k*ui2nu*>
	pos	n.
Kohinur	infl
	head	Kohinoor
	or	Kohinor
	syl	Koh:i+nur
	pron	<1k*ui2nu*>
	pos	n.
Kohinoor	0.
	syl	Koh:i+noor
	pron	<1k*ui2nu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large oval Indian diamond, part of the British crown jewels since 1849, weighing 108.8 carats.
kohl	ety	C18: from Arabic kohl; see #7alcohol 
kohl	0.
	syl	kohl
	pron	<k*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic powder used in Moslem and Asian countries to darken the area around the eyes. It is usually powdered antimony sulphide.
Wolfgang	infl
	head	Kohler
	syl	Wolf:gang
	pron	<1vclfgaG>
	pos	n.
Kohler	0.
	syl	K*"oh:ler
	pron	German <1k$o:l*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1967, German psychologist, a leading exponent of gestalt psychology.
kohlrabi	ety	C19: from German, from Italian cavoli rape (pl.), from cavolo cabbage (from Latin caulis) +rapa turnip (from Latin); influenced by German Kohl cabbage
kohlrabies	infl
	head	kohlrabi
	syl	kohl+ra+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kohlrabi	0.
	syl	kohl+ra+bi
	pron	<k*ul1ra:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of cabbage, (or whose thickened stem is eaten as a vegetable. Also called: {turnip cabbage}.
Kohoutek	ety	C20: named after Lubo*vs Kohoutek, Czech astronomer working in Germany who discovered it in March, 1973
Kohoutek	0.
	syl	Ko+hou+tek
	pron	<k*1hu:tek>
	pos	n.
	def	a comet of almost parabolic orbit that reached its closest approach to the sun in Dec. 1973.
koine	ety	from Greek koin*_e dialektos common language
koine	0.
	syl	koi+ne
	pron	<1kcinE>
	pos	n.
	def	a common language among speakers of different languages; lingua franca.
the	infl
	head	Koine
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Koine	0.
	syl	Koi+ne
	pron	<1kcinE>
	pos	n.
	def	the Ancient Greek dialect that was the lingua franca of the empire of Alexander the Great and was widely used throughout the E Mediterranean area in Roman times.
Kokand	0.
	syl	Ko+kand
	pron	Russian <ka1kant>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the NE Uzbek SSR. Pop.: 150000 (1975 est.).
kokanee	ety	probably from Kokanee Creek, in SE British Columbia
kokanee	0.
	syl	ko+kan:ee
	pron	<k*u1k@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a landlocked salmon, of lakes in W North America: a variety of sockeye.
kokobeh	ety	from Twi: leprosy
kokobeh	0.
	syl	ko+ko+beh
	pron	<1k^k^be>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain fruit
	def	having a rough skin.
	exam	1	kokobeh breadfruit.
Kuku Nor	alt
	head	Koko Nor
	or	Koko Nor
	syl	Ku:ku Nor
	pos	n.
Koko Nor	0.
	or	Kuku Nor
	syl	Ko:ko Nor
	pron	<1k*u1k*u> <1nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in W China, in Tsinghai province in the NE Tibetan Highlands at an altitude of about 3000 m (10000 ft.): the largest lake in China. Area: about 4100 sq. km (1600 sq. miles). Chinese name: {Tsinghai}.
Oskar	infl
	head	Kokoschka
	syl	Os:kar
	pron	<1cskar>
	pos	n.
Kokoschka	0.
	syl	Ko:kosch:ka
	pron	German <ko1kcSka>, <1kckcSka>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1886, Austrian expressionist painter and dramatist, noted for his landscapes and portraits.
Kokura	0.
	syl	Ko+ku+ra
	pron	<2k*uk*1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former city in SW Japan, on N Kyushu: merged with adjacent townships in 1963 to form the new city of {Kitakyushu}.
kola	0.
	syl	ko:la
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{cola%1}}.
kola nut	0.
	syl	ko:la nut
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cola nut}.
Kola Peninsula	0.
	syl	Ko:la Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<1k*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of the NW Soviet Union, between the Barents and White Seas: forms most of the Murmansk Region of the RSFSR. Area: about 130000 sq. km (50000 sq. miles).
Kolar Gold Fields	0.
	syl	Ko+lar Gold Fields
	pron	<k*u1la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S India, in SE Karnataka: a major gold-mining centre since 1881. Pop.: 118861 (1971).
Kolding	0.
	syl	Kol+ding
	pron	Danish <1kclAG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Denmark, in E Jutland at the head of {Kolding Fjord} (an inlet of the Little Belt). Pop.: 40176 (1970).
Kolhapur	0.
	syl	Kol+ha+pur
	pron	<2k*ulha:1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in S Maharashtra: university (1963). Pop.: 259050 (1971).
kolinsky	ety	C19: from Russian kolinski of K#7ola 
kolinskies	infl
	head	kolinsky
	syl	ko+lin+skies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kolinsky	1.
	syl	ko+lin+sky
	pron	<k*1linski>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Asian minks, esp. of Siberia.
kolinsky	2.
	syl	ko+lin+sky
	pron	<k*1linski>
	pos	n.
	def	the rich tawny fur of this animal.
kolkhoz	ety	C20: from Russian, short for kollektivnoe khozyaistvo collective farm
kolkhos	infl
	head	kolkhoz
	or	kolkoz
	syl	kol+khos
	pron	<kol1hc:z>, Russian <kal1xcs>
	pos	n.
kolkoz	infl
	head	kolkhoz
	or	kolkhos
	syl	kol+koz
	pron	<kol1kc:z>
	pos	n.
kolkhoz	0.
	syl	kol+khoz
	pron	<kol1hc:z>, Russian <kal1xcs>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian collective farm.
Kathe	infl
	head	Kollwitz
	syl	K*"a:the
	pron	<1ke:t*>
	pos	n.
Kollwitz	0.
	syl	Koll:witz
	pron	German <1kclvits>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1945, German lithographer and sculptress.
Kolmar	0.
	syl	Kol+mar
	pron	<1kclmar>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Colmar}.
Koln	0.
	syl	K*"oln
	pos	k@oln; n.
	def	the German name for {Cologne}.
Kol Nidre	ety	Ara?!maic k*_ol nidhr*_e all the vows; the prayer's opening words
Kol Nidre	0.
	syl	Kol Ni+dre
	pron	<kc:l> <1nidrA>, Hebrew <kcl> <nE1drA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the opening prayer recited on the eve of Yom Kippur, containing an annulment of all one's vows of the preceding year.
kolo	ety	Serbo-Croatian, from Old Slavonic: wheel; related to Old English hw*_eol #7wheel 
kolos	infl
	head	kolo
	syl	ko:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kolo	1.
	syl	ko:lo
	pron	<1k*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Serbian folk dance in which a circle of people dance slowly around one or more dancers in the centre.
kolo	2.
	syl	ko:lo
	pron	<1k*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
Kolomna	0.
	syl	Ko+lom+na
	pron	Russian <ka1lcmn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, at the confluence of the Moskva and Oka Rivers: railway engineering centre. Pop.: 144000 (1975 est.).
Kolozsv'ar	0.
	syl	Ko+lozs+v*'ar
	pron	<1koloZ2va:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Cluj}.
Kolyma	0.
	syl	Ko+ly+ma
	pron	Russian <k*li1ma>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the NE Soviet Union, rising in the Kolyma Mountains north of the Sea of Okhotsk and flowing generally north to the East Siberian Sea. Length: 2600 km (1615 miles).
Kolyma Range	0.
	syl	Ko+ly+ma Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in the NE Soviet Union, in NE Siberia, extending about 1100 km (700 miles) between the Kolyma River and the Sea of Okhotsk. Highest peak: 1862 m (6109 ft.).
Komati	0.
	syl	Ko+ma+ti
	pron	<k*1ma:ti>, <1k*um*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in southern Africa, rising in South Africa in SE Transvaal and flowing east through Swaziland and Mozambique to the Indian Ocean at Delagoa Bay. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
komatik	ety	C20: from Eskimo (Labrador)
komatik	0.
	syl	ko+mat+ik
	pron	<1k*um@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a sledge having wooden runners and crossbars bound with rawhide, used by Eskimos.
Komi	infl
	syl	Ko:mi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Komis	infl
	head	Komi
	syl	Ko:mis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Komi	1.
	syl	Ko:mi
	pron	<1k*umi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Finnish people living chiefly in the Komi ASSR, in the NW Urals.
Komi	2.
	syl	Ko:mi
	pron	<1k*umi>
	pos	n.
	def	the Finno-Ugric language of this people; Zyrian.
Komi Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ko:mi Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the NW Soviet Union: annexed by the princes of Moscow in the 14th century. Capital: Syktyvkar. Pop.: 964802 (1970). Area: 415900 sq. km (160540 sq. miles).
Kommunarsk	0.
	syl	Kom+mu+narsk
	pron	Russian <k*mu1narsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR. Pop.: 129000 (1975 est.).
Kommunizma Peak	0.
	syl	Kom+mu+niz+ma Peak
	pron	Russian <k*mu1njizm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in the SE Tadzhik SSR in the Pamirs: the highest mountain in the Soviet Union. Height: 7495 m (24590 ft.). Former name: {Stalin Peak}.
lizard	alt
	head	Komodo dragon
	or	Komodo dragon
	syl	liz+ard
	pron	<k*1m*ud*u>
	pos	n.
Komodo dragon	0.
	or	lizard
	syl	Ko+mo+do drag+on
	pron	<k*1m*ud*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest monitor lizard, of Komodo and other East Indian islands: grows to a length of 3 metres (about 10 feet) and a weight of 135 kilograms (about 300 lbs.).
Komsomol	ety	C20: from Russian, from Kom (munisticheski) So (yuz) Mol (odezhi) Communist Union of Youth
Komsomol	0.
	syl	Kom+so+mol
	pron	<2koms*1mol>, <1koms*2mol>, Russian <k*msa1mcl>
	pos	n.
	def	the youth association of the Soviet Union for 14- to 26-year-olds.
Komsomolsk	0.
	syl	Kom+so+molsk
	pron	Russian <k*msa1mcljsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the E Soviet Union, in the S Khabarovsk Territory on the Amur River: built by members of the Komsomol in 1932. Pop.: 240000 (1975 est.).
Konakri	alt
	head	Konakry
	or	Konakry
	syl	Ko+na+kri
	pron	French <kcna1kri>
	pos	n.
Konakry	0.
	or	Konakri
	syl	Ko+na+kry
	pron	French <kcna1kri>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Conakry}.
kondo	ety	C20: from Luganda
kondos	infl
	head	kondo
	syl	kon+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kondo	0.
	syl	kon+do
	pron	<1kond*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Uganda
	def	a thief or armed robber.
Kongos	infl
	head	Kongo
	or	Kongo
	syl	Kon+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kongo	infl
	or	Kongos
	syl	Kon+go
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kongo	1.
	syl	Kon+go
	pron	<1koGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of Africa living in the tropical forests of Za*"ire, the Congo Republic, and Angola.
Kongo	2.
	syl	Kon+go
	pron	<1koGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
kongoni	ety	Swahili
kongoni	0.
	syl	kon+go+ni
	pron	<k*G1g*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	an E African hartebeest, See { {hartebeest} (sense 1)}.
Koniggratz	0.
	syl	K*"o+nig+gr*"atz
	pron	<2k$o:ni*,c1gre:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Hradec Kr*'alov*'e}.
Konigsberg	0.
	syl	K*"o+nigs+berg
	pron	<1kR:nigz2bR:g>, German <1k$o:ni*,cs2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1946) of {Kaliningrad}.
Konigshutte	0.
	syl	K*"o+nigs+h*"ut+te
	pron	<1k$o:ni*,cs2hyte>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Chorz*'ow}.
koniology	ety	C20: from Greek konia dust+-#7logy 
coniology	alt
	head	koniology
	or	koniology
	syl	co+ni+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2k*uni1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
koniology	0.
	or	coniology
	syl	ko+ni+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2k*uni1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of atmospheric dust and its effects.
Konstanz	0.
	syl	Kon+stanz
	pron	<1kcnstants>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Constance}.
Konia	alt
	head	Konya
	or	Konya
	syl	Kon:ia
	pron	<1kc:nja:>
	pos	n.
Konya	0.
	or	Konia
	syl	Kon+ya
	pron	<1kc:nja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW central Turkey: in ancient times a Phrygian city and capital of Lycaonia. Pop.: 246727 (1975). Ancient name: {Iconium}.
koodoo	0.
	syl	koo+doo
	pron	<1ku:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kudu}.
kook	ety	C20: probably from #7cuckoo 
kook	0.
	syl	kook
	pron	<ku:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an eccentric, crazy, or foolish person.
kookaburra	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
kookaburra	0.
	syl	kook:a+bur+ra
	pron	<1kuk*2b^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large arboreal Australian kingfisher, (or with a cackling cry. Also called: {laughing jackass}.
kookie	alt
	head	kooky
	or	kooky
	syl	kook:ie
	pron	<1ku:ki>
	pos	adj.
kookier	infl
	head	kooky
	syl	kook:i+er
	pos	adj.
kookiest	infl
	head	kooky
	syl	kook:i+est.
	pos	adj.
kooky	0.
	or	kookie
	syl	kook:y
	pron	<1ku:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	crazy, eccentric, or foolish.
Willem de	infl
	head	Kooning
	syl	Wil:lem de
	pron	<1wil*m> <d*>
	pos	n.
Kooning	0.
	syl	Koo:ning
	pron	<1ku:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, U.S. abstract expressionist painter, born in Holland.
Kootenai	alt
	head	Kootenay
	or	Kootenay
	syl	Koo+te+nai
	pron	<1ku:tNE>, <1ku:tnA>
	pos	n.
Kootenay	0.
	or	Kootenai
	syl	Koo+te+nay
	pron	<1ku:tNE>, <1ku:tnA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W North America, rising in SE British Columbia and flowing south into NW Montana, then north into Idaho before re-entering British Columbia, broadening into {Kootenay Lake}, then flowing to the Columbia River. Length: 655 km (407 miles).
kop	ety	from Afrikaans: head, hence high part; compare German Kopf head; see #7{cop %2}
kop	0.
	syl	kop
	pron	<kop>
	pos	n.
	def	a prominent isolated hill or mountain in southern Africa. See {inselberg}.
kopeck	ety	Russian kopeika, from kopye lance; so called because of the representation of Tsar Ivan IV on the coin with a lance in his hand
kopek	infl
	head	kopeck
	or	kopecopeck
	syl	ko+pek
	pron	<1k*upek>
	pos	n.
kopecopeck	infl
	head	kopeck
	or	kopek
	syl	ko+peco+peck
	pron	<1k*upek>
	pos	n.
kopeck	0.
	syl	ko+peck
	pron	<1k*upek>
	pos	n.
	def	a Soviet monetary unit worth one hundredth of a rouble.
Kopeysk	alt
	head	Kopeisk
	or	Kopeisk
	syl	Ko+peysk
	pron	Russian <ka1pjAjsk>
	pos	n.
Kopeisk	0.
	or	Kopeysk
	syl	Ko+peisk
	pron	Russian <ka1pjAjsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, in Chelyabinsk Region: lignite-mining. Pop.: 156000 (1975 est.). Former name: {Ko@.pi} (#!k@$pi).
koph	ety	from Hebrew qoph; see #7qoph 
qoph	alt
	head	koph
	or	koph
	syl	qoph
	pron	<kof>
	pos	n.
koph	0.
	or	qoph
	syl	koph
	pron	<kof>
	pos	n.
	def	the 19th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800463) transliterated as and pronounced as a velar or uvular.
kopje	ety	C19: from Afrikaans koppie, from Dutch kopje, literally: a little head, from kop head; see #7kop 
koppie	alt
	head	kopje
	or	kopje
	syl	kop+pie
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
kopje	0.
	or	koppie
	syl	kop+je
	pron	<1kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small kop.
koppa	ety	Greek, of Semitic origin
koppa	0.
	syl	kop+pa
	pron	<1kop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a consonantal letter in the Greek alphabet pronounced like kappa (K) with the point of articulation further back in the throat. It became obsolete in classical (Attic) Greek orthography, but was passed on to the Romans who incorporated it into their alphabet as
kor	ety	Hebrew k*_or measure
kor	0.
	syl	kor
	pron	<kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{homer%2}}.
Koran	ety	C17: from Arabic qur'*_an reading, book; related to qara'a to read, recite
Koran	0.
	syl	Ko+ran
	pron	<kc:1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sacred book of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the infallible word of God dictated to Mohammed through the medium of the angel Gabriel. Also: {Qur'an}.
Koranic	sub
	head	Koran
	syl	Ko+1ran+ic
	pos	adj.
Olga	infl
	head	Korbut
	syl	Ol:ga
	pron	<1clg*>
	pos	n.
Korbut	0.
	syl	Kor:but
	pron	Russian <1kcrbut>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1955, Soviet gymnast: noted for her highly individualistic style, which greatly increased the popularity of the sport, esp. following her performance in the 1972 Olympic Games.
Korce	0.
	syl	Kor+*,c*"e
	pron	Albanian <1korC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE Albania. Pop.: 47300 (1970 est.).
Victor	infl
	head	Korchnoi
	syl	Vic:tor.
	pos	n.
Korchnoi	0.
	syl	Korch:noi
	pron	<1kc:C2nci>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Soviet chess player: Soviet champion 1960, 1962, and 1964.
Kordofan	0.
	syl	Kor+do+fan
	pron	<2kc:d*u1f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the central Sudan: consists of a plateau with rugged uplands (the Nuba Mountains). Capital: El Obeid. Pop.: 2010289 (1973). Area: 380548 sq. km (146930 sq. miles).
Kordofanian	1.
	syl	Kor+do+fan+i:an
	pron	<2kc:d*1fAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages spoken in the Kordofan and Nuba Hills of the S Sudan: classed as an independent family, probably distantly related to Niger-Congo.
Kordofanian	2.
	syl	Kor+do+fan+i:an
	pron	<2kc:d*1fAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
Kordofanian	3.
	syl	Kor+do+fan+i:an
	pron	<2kc:d*1fAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Kordofan.
Korea	0.
	syl	Ko+re:a
	pron	<k*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former country in E Asia, occupying the peninsula between the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea: an isolated vassal of Manchu China for three centuries until the opening of ports to Japanese trade in 1876; gained independ?!ence in 1895; annexed to Japan in 1910 and divided in 1945 into two occupation zones (Russian in the north, American in the south), which became North Korea and South Korea in 1948. Korean name: {Choson}. Japanese name (1910-45): {Chosen}.
Korean	1.
	syl	Ko+re:an
	pron	<k*1rE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Korea, its people, or their language.
Korean	2.
	syl	Ko+re:an
	pron	<k*1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Korea.
Korean	3.
	syl	Ko+re:an
	pron	<k*1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of North and South Korea, of no known relationship to any other language.
Korean War	0.
	syl	Ko+re:an War
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1950-53) fought between North Korea, aided by Communist China, and South Korea, supported by the U.S. and other members of the UN.
Korea Strait	0.
	syl	Ko+re:a Strait
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between South Korea and SW Japan, linking the Sea of Japan with the East China Sea.
korfball	ety	C20: from Dutch korfbal basketball
korfball	0.
	syl	korf+ball
	pron	<1kc:f2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a game similar to basketball, in which each team consists of six men and six women.
K'orinthos	0.
	syl	K*'o+rin+thos
	pron	<1kcrinTcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Corinth}.
korma	ety	from Urdu
korma	0.
	syl	kor+ma
	pron	<1kc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a variety of Indian dishes consisting of meat or vegetables braised with water, stock, yoghurt, or cream.
Kortrijk	0.
	syl	Kort+rijk
	pron	<1kcrtrejk>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Courtrai}.
koruna	ety	Czech, from Latin cor*_ona crown, wreath; see #7crown 
koruna	0.
	syl	ko+ru+na
	pron	<ko1ru:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Czecho?!slovakia, divided into 100 halers.
Alfred (Habdank Skarbek) 	infl
	head	Korzybski
	syl	Al:fred (Habdank Skarbek) .
	pos	n.
Korzybski	0.
	syl	Kor:zyb:ski
	pron	<kc:1zibski>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1950, U.S. originator of the theory and study of general semantics, born in Poland.
kos	infl
	syl	kos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kos	0.
	syl	kos
	pron	<k*us>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian unit of distance having different values in different localities. It is usually between 1 and 3 miles or 1 and 5 kilometres. Also called: {coss}.
Cos	alt
	head	Kos
	or	Kos
	syl	Cos
	pron	<kos>
	pos	n.
Kos	0.
	or	Cos
	syl	Kos
	pron	<kos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SE Aegean Sea, in the Greek Dodecanese Islands: separated from SW Turkey by the {Kos Channel}; settled in ancient times by Dorians and became famous for literature and medicine. Pop.: 17939 (1971). Area: 282 sq. km (109 sq. miles).
Mount	infl
	head	Kosciusko
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Kosciusko	H1.0.
	syl	Kos+ci+us+ko
	pron	<2kosi1^sk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Australia, in SE New South Wales in the Australian Alps: the highest peak in Australia. Height: 2230 m (7316 ft.).
Thaddeus	infl
	head	Kosciusko
	syl	Thad:de:us
	pos	n.
Polish name	infl
	head	Kosciusko
	syl	Polish name
	pos	n.
Kosciusko	H2.0.
	syl	Kos:ci:us:ko
	pron	<2kosi1^sk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tadeusz K*'osciuszko.
	def	1746-1817, Polish general: fought for the colonists in the War of Independence and led an unsuccessful revolt against the partitioning of Poland (1794).
kosher	ety	C19: from Yiddish, from Hebrew k*_ash*_er right, proper
kasher	alt
	head	kosher
	or	kosher
	syl	ka+sher
	pron	<1ka:S*>
	pos	adj.
kosher	1.
	or	kasher
	syl	ko+sher
	pron	<1k*uS*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	prepared according to or conforming to Jewish dietary laws.
kosher	2.a.
	or	kasher
	syl	ko+sher
	pron	<1k*uS*>
	pos	adj.
	def	genuine or authentic.
kosher	2.b.
	or	kasher
	syl	ko+sher
	pron	<1k*uS*>
	pos	adj.
	def	legitimate or proper.
kosher	3.
	or	kasher
	syl	ko+sher
	pron	<1k*uS*>
	pos	n.
	def	kosher food.
Kovsice	0.
	syl	Ko+*vsi+ce
	pron	Czech <1kcSitse>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Czechoslovakia: passed from Hungary to Czechoslovakia in 1920. Pop.: 166240 (1974 est.). Hungarian name: {Kassa}.
Kosovo-Metohija	0.
	syl	Ko:so:vo-Me:to:hi+ja
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1kcscvc> <me1tchija>
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous region in S central Yugoslavia, in SW Serbia: created in 1946 from parts of Serbia and Montenegro; mainly a plateau. Capital: {Pri*vstina}. Pop.: 1242272 (1971). Area: 10350 sq. km (4000 sq. miles).
Lajos	infl
	head	Kossuth
	syl	La:jos
	pron	<1lcjoS>
	pos	n.
Kossuth	0.
	syl	Kos:suth
	pron	Hungarian <1koSu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1802-94, Hungarian statesman. He led the revolution against Austria (1848) and was provisional governor (1849), but he fled when the revolt was suppressed (1849).
Kostroma	0.
	syl	Ko+stro+ma
	pron	Russian <k*stra1ma>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the River Volga: fought over bitterly by Novgorod, Tver, and Moscow, until annexed by Moscow in 1329; textile centre. Pop.: 244000 (1975 est.).
Aleksei Nikolayevich	infl
	head	Kosygin
	syl	A:le:ksei Ni:ko:la:ye:vich
	pron	<ali1ksjAj> <nika1lajiviC>
	pos	n.
Kosygin	0.
	syl	Ko:sy:gin
	pron	Russian <ka1sigin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Soviet statesman; premier of the Soviet Union since 1964.
Kotah	alt
	head	Kota
	or	Kota
	syl	Ko+tah
	pron	<1k*ut*>
	pos	n.
Kota	0.
	or	Kotah
	syl	Ko:ta
	pron	<1k*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW India, in Rajasthan on the Chambal River: textile industry. Pop.: 212991 (1971).
Kotabaru	0.
	syl	Ko+ta+ba+ru
	pron	<1k*ut*1ba:ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Djajapura}.
Kota Bahru	alt
	head	Kota Bharu
	or	Kota Bharu
	syl	Ko:ta Bah+ru
	pron	<1k*ut*> <1ba:ru:>
	pos	n.
Kota Bharu	0.
	or	Kota Bahru
	syl	Ko:ta Bha+ru
	pron	<1k*ut*> <1ba:ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Malaysia, on the SE Malay Peninsula: capital of Kelantan state on the delta of the Kelantan River. Pop.: 55052 (1970).
Kota Kinabalu	0.
	syl	Ko:ta Kin:a+ba+lu
	pron	<1k*ut*> <2kin*b*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Malaysia, capital of Sabah state on the South China Sea: exports timber and rubber. Pop.: 41830 (1970). Former name: {Jesselton}.
koto	ety	Japanese
kotos	infl
	head	koto
	syl	ko:tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
koto	0.
	syl	ko:to
	pron	<1k*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese stringed instrument, consisting of a rectangular wooden body over which are stretched silk strings, which are plucked with the fingers or a nail-like device.
koulibiaca	ety	from Russian
koulibiacoulibiaca	alt
	head	koulibiaca
	or	koulibiaca
	syl	kou+li+bia+cou+li+bia+ca
	pron	<2k*uli1bja:k*>
	pos	n.
koulibiaca	0.
	or	koulibiacoulibiaca
	syl	kou+li+bia+ca
	pron	<2k*uli1bja:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian baked dish consisting of flaked fish mixed with semolina encased in pastry.
koumis	0.
	syl	kou+mis
	pron	<1kumis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kumiss}.
Kovno	0.
	syl	Kov+no
	pron	<1kcvn*>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Kaunas}.
Kovrov	0.
	syl	Kov+rov
	pron	Russian <kav1rcf>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the Klyazma River: textiles and heavy engineering. Pop.: 135000 (1975 est.).
Koweit	0.
	syl	Ko+weit
	pron	<k*u1wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kuwait}.
kowhai	ety	C19: from Maori
kowhai	0.
	syl	kow+hai
	pron	<1k*uI>
	pos	n.
	qual	N.Z.
	def	a small leguminous tree, of New Zealand and Chile, with clusters of yellow flowers.
Kowloon	1.
	syl	Kow+loon
	pron	<1kau1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of SE China, opposite Hong Kong Island: part of the British colony of Hong Kong. Area: 10 sq. km (3.75 sq. miles).
Kowloon	2.
	syl	Kow+loon
	pron	<1kau1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Hong Kong, on Kowloon Peninsula. Pop.: 716272 (1971).
kowtow	ety	C19: from Chinese (Mandarin) k'o t'ou, from k'o to strike, knock+ t'ou head
kowtow	1.
	syl	kow+tow
	pron	<1kautau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to touch the forehead to the ground as a sign of respect or deference: a former Chinese custom.
kowtow	2.
	syl	kow+tow
	pron	<1kautau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be servile or obsequious (towards).
kowtow	3.
	syl	kow+tow
	pron	<1kautau>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of kowtowing.
kowtower	sub
	head	kowtow
	syl	kow+tow+er
	pos	n.
Kozhikode	0.
	syl	Ko+zhi+kode
	pron	<2k*uZi1k*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW India, in W Kerala on the Malabar coast: important European trading post (1511-1765): formerly calico-manufacturing. Pop.: 333979 (1971). Former name: {Calicut}.
KP	0.
	syl	KP
	qual	Chess. symbol. for
	def	king's pawn.
KP	0.
	syl	K.P.
	qual	U.S. military. abbrev. for
	def	kitchen police.
Kr	0.
	syl	Kr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	krypton.
KR	0.
	syl	KR
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	king's rook.
kr	1.
	syl	kr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	krona.
kr	2.
	syl	kr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	krone.
Isthmus of	infl
	head	Kra
	syl	Isthmus of.
	pos	n.
Kra	0.
	syl	Kra
	pron	<kra:>
	pos	n.
	def	an isthmus of SW Thailand, between the Bay of Bengal and the Gulf of Siam: the narrowest part of the Malay Peninsula. Width: about 56 km (35 miles).
kraal	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from Portuguese curral pen; see #7corral 
craal	alt
	head	kraal
	or	kraal
	syl	craal
	pron	<kra:l>
kraal	1.
	or	craal
	syl	kraal
	pron	<kra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a hut village in southern Africa, esp. one surrounded by a stockade.
kraal	2.
	or	craal
	syl	kraal
	pron	<kra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	an enclosure for livestock.
kraal	3.
	or	craal
	syl	kraal
	pron	<kra:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	S. African.
	def	denoting or relating to the tribal aspects of the Black African way of life.
kraal	4.
	or	craal
	syl	kraal
	pron	<kra:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	S. African.
	def	to enclose (cattle, etc.) in a kraal.
Richard	infl
	head	Krafft-Ebing
	syl	Ri:chard
	pron	<1ri*,cart>
	pos	n.
Krafft-Ebing	0.
	syl	Krafft-E:bing
	pron	German <1kraft> <1ebiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron von Krafft-Ebing. 1840-1902, German neurologist and psychiatrist; author of (1886).
kraft	ety	German; force
kraft	0.
	syl	kraft
	pron	<kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	strong wrapping paper, made from pulp processed with a sulphate solution.
Kragujevac	0.
	syl	Kra+gu+je+vac
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1kragujevats>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central Yugoslavia, in Serbia; capital of Serbia (1818-39); automobile industry. Pop.: 71180 (1971).
krait	ety	C19: from Hindi karait, of obscure origin
krait	0.
	syl	krait
	pron	<krIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any nonaggressive brightly coloured venomous elapid snake of the genus of S and SE Asia.
Krakatau	alt
	head	Krakatoa
	or	Krakatoa
	syl	Kra+ka+tau
	pron	<2kra:k*1tau>, <2kr@k*1tau>
	pos	n.
Krakatoa	0.
	or	Krakatau
	syl	Kra+ka+to:a
	pron	<2kra:k*1t*u*>, <2kr@k*1t*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in Indonesia, in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra: partially destroyed by its eruption in 1883, the greatest in recorded history. Further eruptions 44 years later formed a new island, {Anak Krakatau} (@6Child of Krakatau@9). Also called: {Rakata}.
Krakau	0.
	syl	Kra+kau
	pron	<1kra:kau>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Cracow}.
kraken	ety	C18: from Norwegian, of obscure origin
kraken	0.
	syl	kra+ken
	pron	<1kra:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary sea monster of gigantic size believed to dwell off the coast of Norway.
Krak'ow	0.
	syl	Kra+k*'ow
	pron	<1krakuf>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Cracow}.
Kramatorsk	0.
	syl	Kra+ma+torsk
	pron	Russian <kr*ma1tcrsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR: a major industrial centre of the Donets Basin. Pop.: 165000 (1975 est.).
krameria	ety	C18: New Latin, named (by Linnaeus) after J. G. H. Kramer, an Austrian botanist
krameria	0.
	syl	kra+me:ri:a
	pron	<kr*1mi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rhatany} (plant or drug).
Kranj	0.
	syl	Kra:nj
	pron	<1kra:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Slovene name for {Carniola}.
krans	ety	C18: from Afrikaans
krans	0.
	syl	krans
	pron	<kra:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a sheer rock face; precipice.
Krasnodar	0.
	syl	Kras+no+dar
	pron	Russian <kr*sna1dar>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, on the Kuban River. Pop.: 532000 (1975 est.).
Krasnoyarsk	0.
	syl	Kras+no+yarsk
	pron	Russian <kr*sna1jarsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E central Soviet Union, on the Yenisei River: the country's largest hydroelectric power station is nearby. Pop.: 748000 (1975 est.).
K ration	ety	C20: K, from the initial of the surname of Ancel Keys (born 1904), American physiologist who instigated it
K ration	0.
	syl	K ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a small package containing emergency rations used by U.S. forces in the field in World War II.
Kraut	ety	from German (sauer) kraut, literally: (pickled) cabbage
Kraut	0.
	syl	Kraut
	pron	<kraut>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derogatory word for {German}.
Krebs	0.
	syl	Krebs
	pron	<krebz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hans A@.dolf}. born 1900, British biochemist, born in Germany, who shared a Nobel prize for physiology (1953) for the discovery of the Krebs cycle.
Krebs cycle	ety	C20: named after H. A. K#7rebs 
Krebs cycle	0.
	syl	Krebs cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a stage of tissue respiration: a series of biochemical reactions occurring in mitochondria in the presence of oxygen by which acetate, derived from the break?! down of foodstuffs, is converted to carbon dioxide and water, with the release of energy. Also called: {citric acid cycle}.
Krefeld	0.
	syl	Kre+feld
	pron	<1krAfeld>, German <1krA:2felt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in W North Rhine-Westphalia: textile industries. Pop.: 221240 (1974 est.).
Bruno	infl
	head	Kreisky
	syl	Bru:no
	pron	<1bru:no>
	pos	n.
Kreisky	0.
	syl	Kreis:ky
	pron	German <1krIski>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Austrian statesman; federal chancellor of Austria since 1970.
Fritz	infl
	head	Kreisler
	syl	Fritz
	pron	<frits>
	pos	n.
Kreisler	0.
	syl	Kreis:ler
	pron	German <1krIsl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1962, U.S. violinist, born in Austria.
Kremenchug	0.
	syl	Kre+men+chug
	pron	Russian <krimin1Cuk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E central Ukrainian SSR on the Dnieper River. Pop.: 175000 (1975 est.).
kremlin	ety	C17: from obsolete German Kremelin, from Russian kreml 
kremlin	0.
	syl	krem+lin
	pron	<1kremlin>
	pos	n.
	def	the citadel of any Russian city.
Kremlin	1.
	syl	Krem+lin
	pron	<1kremlin>
	pos	n.
	def	the 12th-century citadel in Moscow, containing the former Imperial Palace, three Cathedrals, and the offices of the Soviet government.
Kremlin	2.
	syl	Krem+lin
	pron	<1kremlin>
	pos	n.
	def	the central government of the Soviet Union.
Krems	0.
	syl	Krems
	pron	German <krems>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Austria, capital of Lower Austria on the River Danube. Pop.: 21912 (1971).
kreplach	ety	C20: from Yiddish
kreplach	0.
	syl	krep+lach
	pron	<1krepla:k>, <-la:x>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small filled dough casings usually served in soup.
kreutzer	ety	C16: from German Kreuzer, from Kreuz cross, from Latin crux; referring to the cross originally stamped upon such coins
kreuzer	alt
	head	kreutzer
	or	kreutzer
	syl	kreu+zer
	pron	<1krcits*>
	pos	n.
kreutzer	0.
	or	kreuzer
	syl	kreut+zer
	pron	<1krcits*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various former copper and silver coins of Germany or Austria.
kriegspiel	ety	C19: from German Kriegsspiel 
kriegspiel	0.
	syl	krieg+spiel
	pron	<1krEg2spEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	another word for {war game}.
Kriemhilde	alt
	head	Kriemhild
	or	Kriemhild
	syl	Kriem:hil:de
	pron	<1krEm2hild*>
	pos	n.
Kriemhild	0.
	or	Kriemhilde
	syl	Kriem:hild
	pron	<1krEmhilt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nibelungenleid
	usage	in the
	def	the wife of Siegfried. She corresponds to Gudrun in Norse mythology.
krill	ety	C20: from Norwegian kril young fish
krill	infl
	syl	krill.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
krill	0.
	syl	krill
	pron	<kril>
	pos	n.
	def	any small shrimplike marine crustacean of the order the principal food of whalebone whales.
krimmer	ety	C20: from German, from Krim C#7rimea 
crimmer	alt
	head	krimmer
	or	krimmer
	syl	crim+mer
	pron	<1krim*>
	pos	n.
krimmer	0.
	or	crimmer
	syl	krim+mer
	pron	<1krim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tightly curled light grey fur obtained from the skins of lambs from the Crimean region.
Krio	ety	alteration of #7creole 
Krio	1.
	syl	Kri:o
	pron	<1krE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the English-based creole widely used as a lingua franca in Sierra Leone. Its principal language of admixture is Yoruba.
Krios	infl
	head	Krio
	syl	Kri:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Krio	2.
	syl	Kri:o
	pron	<1krE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a native speaker of Krio.
Krio	3.
	syl	Kri:o
	pron	<1krE*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Krio language or Krios.
	exam	1	Krio poetry.
kris	ety	C16: from Malay kris 
kris	0.
	syl	kris
	pron	<kris>
	pos	n.
	def	a Malayan and Indonesian stabbing or slashing knife with a scalloped edge. Also called: {crease, creese}.
Krishna	H1.0.
	syl	Krish+na
	pron	<1kriSn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S India, rising in the Western Ghats and flowing generally southeast to the Bay of Bengal. Length: 1300 km (800 miles). Also called: {Kistna}.
Krishna	ety	via Hindi from Sanskrit, literally: dark, black
Krishna	H2.0.
	syl	Krish+na
	pron	<1kriSn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the most celebrated of the Hindu deities, whose life story is told in the
Krishnaism	sub
	head	Krishna
	syl	Krish:na:ism
	pos	n.
Vengalil Krishnan	infl
	head	Krishna Menon
	syl	Ven:ga:lil Krish:nan
	pron	<1veGg*lil> <1krESn*n>
	pos	n.
Krishna Menon	0.
	syl	Krish:na Men:on
	pron	<1krESn*> <1men*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vengalil Krishnan Krishna) {Menon}.
Kriss Kringle	ety	changed from German Christkindl little Christ child, from C#7hrist + Kindl, from Kind child
Kriss Kringle	0.
	syl	Kriss Krin+gle
	pron	<2kris> <1kriGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {Santa Claus}.
Christiansand	alt
	head	Kristiansand
	or	Kristiansand
	syl	Chris+tian+sand
	pron	<1krisC*n2s@nd>, Norwegian <2kristian1san>
	pos	n.
Kristiansand	0.
	or	Christiansand
	syl	Kris+tian+sand
	pron	<1krisC*n2s@nd>, Norwegian <2kristian1san>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Norway, on the Skagerrak: shipbuilding. Pop.: 56914 (1970).
Kristianstad	0.
	syl	Kris+tian+stad
	pron	<1krisC*n2sta:d>, Swedish <kri1Sansta:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Sweden: founded in 1614 as a Danish fortress, it was finally acquired by Sweden in 1678. Pop.: 55403 (1970).
Kr'iti	0.
	syl	Kr*'i+ti
	pron	<1kriti>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Crete}.
Krivoy Rog	0.
	syl	Kri+voy Rog
	pron	Russian <kri1vcj> <1rck>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the SE Ukrainian SSR: founded in the 17th century by Cossacks; iron-mining centre; iron and steel works. Pop.: 628000 (1975 est.).
kromesky	ety	C19: from Russian kromochka, diminutive of kroma slice of bread
kromesky	0.
	syl	kro+mes+ky
	pron	<kr*1meski>
	pos	n.
	def	a croquette consisting of a piece of bacon wrapped round minced meat or fish.
kr'onur	infl
	head	kr'ona
	syl	kr*'o+nur
	pron	<n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kr'ona	1.
	syl	kr*'o+na
	pron	<1kr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Iceland, divided into 100 aurar.
kr'ona	2.
	syl	kr*'o+na
	pron	<1kr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Sweden, divided into 100 ore.
krone	ety	C19: from Danish or Norwegian, from Middle Low German kr*_one, ultimately from Latin cor*_ona #7crown 
kroner	infl
	head	krone
	syl	kro+ner
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
krone	H1.1.
	syl	kro+ne
	pron	<1kr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Denmark and its dependencies, divided into 100 ore.
krone	H1.2.
	syl	kro+ne
	pron	<1kr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Norway, divided into 100 ore.
krone	ety	C19: from German, literally: crown; see #7krone %1
kronen	infl
	head	krone
	syl	kro+nen
	pron	<-n*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
krone	H2.1.
	syl	kro+ne
	pron	<1kr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former German gold coin worth ten marks.
krone	H2.2.
	syl	kro+ne
	pron	<1kr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Austrian monetary unit.
Kronos	0.
	syl	Kro+nos
	pron	<1kr*unos>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cronus}.
Kronstadt	1.
	syl	Kron+stadt
	pron	Russian <kran1Stat>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the NW Soviet Union, on Kotlin island in the Gulf of Finland: naval base. Pop.: 175264 (1969 est.).
Kronstadt	2.
	syl	Kron+stadt
	pron	<1kro:n2Stat>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bra*,sov}.
kroon	ety	Estonian kron, from German krone #7krone %2
kroons	infl
	head	kroon
	or	krooni
	syl	kroons
	pron	<1kru:ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
krooni	infl
	head	kroon
	or	kroons
	syl	kroon:i
	pron	<1kru:ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kroon	0.
	syl	kroon
	pron	<kru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the monetary unit of Estonia before 1940.
Kropotkin	0.
	syl	Kro:pot:kin
	pron	Russian <kra1pctkin>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Pe@.ter}, Russian name 1842-1921, Russian anarchist: his books include (1902) and (1903).
KRP	0.
	syl	KRP
	qual	Chess. abbrev. for
	def	king's rook's pawn.
Stephanus Johannes Paulus	infl
	head	Kruger
	syl	Ste:pha:nus Jo:han:nes Paul:us
	pron	<1stef*nus> <j*u1h@nis> <1pc:lu>
	pos	n.
Kruger	0.
	syl	Kru:ger
	pron	<1kru:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1825-1904, Boer statesman; president of the Transvaal (1883-1900). His opposition to Cecil Rhodes and his denial of civil rights to the Uitlanders led to the Boer War (1899-1902).
Kruger National Park	0.
	syl	Kru+ger Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a wildlife sanctuary in NE South Africa, in E Transvaal: the world's largest game reserve. Area: over 21700 sq. km (8400 sq. miles).
Krugersdorp	0.
	syl	Kru+gers+dorp
	pron	<1kru:g*z2dc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE South Africa, in S Transvaal on the Witwatersrand, at an altitude of 1722 m (5650 ft.): a gold, manganese, and uranium mining centre. Pop.: 96514 (1970).
kruller	0.
	syl	krul+ler
	pron	<1kr^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cruller}.
krummhorn	0.
	syl	krumm+horn
	pron	<1kr^m2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {crumhorn}.
Krupp	0.
	syl	Krupp
	pron	<krup>,, <kr^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a German family of steel and armaments manufacturers, including {Alfred}, 1812-87, his son {Friedrich Alfred}, 1854-1902, and the latter's son-in-law, {Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach}, 1870-1950.
Kruvsne Hory	0.
	syl	Kru*vs+ne Ho:ry
	pron	<1kruSnA> <1hcri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for the {Erzgebirge}.
Krim	alt
	head	Krym
	or	Krym
	syl	Krim
	pron	<krim>
	pos	n.
Krym	0.
	or	Krim
	syl	Krym
	pron	<krim>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Crimea}.
krypton	ety	C19: from Greek, from kruptos hidden; see #7crypt 
krypton	0.
	syl	kryp+ton
	pron	<1kripton>
	pos	n.
	def	an inert gaseous element occurring in trace amounts in air and used in fluorescent lights and lasers. Symbol: Kr; atomic no.: 36; atomic wt.: 83.80; density: 3.733 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -111.9?%C; boiling pt.: 107.1?%C.
Kshatriya	ety	C18: from Sanskrit, from kshatra rule
Kshatriya	0.
	syl	Kshat+ri+ya
	pron	<1kS@tri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the second of the four main Hindu castes, the warrior caste.
K St J	0.
	syl	K. St. J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Knight of the Order of St. John.
Kt	0.
	syl	Kt
	qual	Chess. abbrev. for
	def	knight. Also: {N}
kt	1.
	syl	kt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	karat.
kt	2.
	syl	kt.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Nautical.
	def	knot.
Knt	alt
	head	Kt
	or	Kt
	syl	Knt.
Kt	0.
	or	Knt
	syl	Kt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	knight.
KT	1.
	syl	K.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Knight of the Order of the Thistle (a Brit. title).
KT	2.
	syl	K.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Knight Templar.
Kuala Lumpur	0.
	syl	Kua+la Lum+pur
	pron	<1kwa:l*> <1lumpu*>, <-p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Malaysia, in the SW Malay Peninsula: became capital of the Federated Malay States in 1895, and of Malaysia in 1963; capital of Selangor state from 1880 to 1973, when it was made a federal territory. Pop.: 451728 (1970).
Kuban	0.
	syl	Ku+ban
	pron	Russian <ku1banj>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the S central Soviet Union, rising in the Caucasus Mountains and flowing north and northwest to the Sea of Azov. Length: 906 km (563 miles).
Kubelik	0.
	syl	Ku:be:lik
	pron	Czech <1kubelEk>
	pos	n.
	def	Raph@.a@.el (#!ra$:fa$el). born 1914, Czech conductor and composer.
Kublai Khan	0.
	syl	Ku:blai Khan
	pron	<1ku:blI> <1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	grandson of Genghis Khan. ??1216-94, Mongol emperor of China. He completed his grandfather's conquest of China by overthrowing the Sung dynasty (1279) and founded the Y*"uan dynasty (1279-1368).
Stanley	infl
	head	Kubrick
	syl	Stan:ley.
	pos	n.
Kubrick	0.
	syl	Ku:brick
	pron	<1kju:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, U.S. film director and producer. He directed (1958), (1962), (1969), and (1971).
Kuch Bihar	0.
	syl	Kuch Bi+har
	pron	<1ku:C> <bi1ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cooch Behar}.
kuchen	ety	German: #7cake 
kuchen	0.
	syl	ku+chen
	pron	<1ku:x*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breadlike cake containing apple, nuts, and sugar, originating from Germany.
Kuching	0.
	syl	Ku+ching
	pron	<1ku:CiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Malaysia, capital of Sarawak state, on the Sarawak River 24 km (15 miles) from its mouth. Pop.: 63491 (1970).
kudos	ety	C18: from Greek
kudos	0.
	syl	ku+dos
	pron	<1kju:dos>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	acclaim, glory, or prestige.
kudu	ety	C18: from Afrikaans koedoe, probably from Xhosa iqudu 
koodoo	alt
	head	kudu
	or	kudu
	syl	koo+doo
	pron	<1ku:du:>
	pos	n.
kudu	0.
	or	koodoo
	syl	ku:du
	pron	<1ku:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two spiral-horned antelopes, ({greater kudu}) or ({lesser kudu}) , which inhabit the bush of Africa.
kudzu	ety	from Japanese kuzu 
kudzu	0.
	syl	kud+zu
	pron	<1kudzu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy leguminous climbing plant, of China and Japan, with trifoliate leaves and purple fragrant flowers.
kueh	ety	from Malay
kueh	0.
	syl	ku:eh
	pron	<1kcA>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	any cake of Malay, Chinese, or Indian origin.
Kuenlun	0.
	syl	Kuen+lun
	pron	<1kun1lun>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kunlun}.
Cufic	alt
	head	Kufic
	or	Kufic
	syl	Cu+fic
	pron	<1ku:fik>, <1kju:->
	pos	adj.
Kufic	1.
	or	Cufic
	syl	Ku+fic
	pron	<1ku:fik>, <1kju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting an early form of the Arabic alphabet employed in making copies of the Koran.
Kufic	2.
	or	Cufic
	syl	Ku+fic
	pron	<1ku:fik>, <1kju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the script formed by the letters of this alphabet.
Kuybyshev	alt
	head	Kuibyshev
	or	Kuibyshev
	syl	Kuy+by+shev
	pron	Russian <1kujbiS*f>
	pos	n.
Kuibyshev	0.
	or	Kuybyshev
	syl	Kui+by+shev
	pron	Russian <1kujbiS*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW central Soviet Union, on the River Volga: centre of an important industrial complex; oil refining. Pop.: 1164000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1935): {Samara}.
Ku Klux Klan	ety	C19: Ku Klux, probably based on Greek kuklos #7circle+ Klan #7clan 
Ku Klux Klan	1.
	syl	Ku Klux Klan
	pron	<1ku:> <1kl^ks> <1kl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret organization of white Southerners formed after the U.S. Civil War to fight Black emancipation and Northern domination.
Ku Klux Klan	2.
	syl	Ku Klux Klan
	pron	<1ku:> <1kl^ks> <1kl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret organization of White Protestant Americans, mainly in the South who use violence against Blacks, Jews, and other minority groups.
Ku Kluxer	sub
	head	Ku Klux Klan
	or	Ku Klux Klanner
	syl	Ku Klux+er
	pos	n.
Ku Klux Klanner	sub
	head	Ku Klux Klan
	or	Ku Kluxer
	syl	Ku Klux Klan+ner
	pos	n.
Ku Kluxism	sub
	head	Ku Klux Klan
	syl	Ku Klux+ism
	pos	n.
kukri	ety	from Hindi
kukri	0.
	syl	kuk+ri
	pron	<1kukri>
	pos	n.
	def	a knife with a curved blade that broadens towards the point, esp. as used by Gurkhas.
Kuku Nor	0.
	syl	Ku:ku Nor
	pron	<1ku:1ku:> <1nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Koko Nor}.
kula	ety	of Melanesian origin
kula	0.
	syl	ku:la
	pron	<1ku:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial gift exchange practised among a group of islanders in the W Pacific, used to establish relations between islands.
kulak	ety	C19: from Russian fist, hence, tight-fisted person; related to Turkish kol arm
kulak	0.
	syl	ku+lak
	pron	<1ku:l@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Russia after 1906
	def	a member of the class of peasants who became proprietors of their own farms. After the October Revolution the kulaks opposed collectivization of land, but in 1929 Stalin initiated their liquidation.
Kultur	ety	German, from Latin cult*_ura #7culture 
Kultur	0.
	syl	Kul+tur
	pron	<kul1tu*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often used ironically
	def	German civilization, esp. as characterized by authoritarianism and earnestness.
Kulturkampf	ety	German: culture struggle
Kulturkampf	0.
	syl	Kul+tur+kampf
	pron	<kul1tu*2k@mpf>, <1kult*->
	pos	n.
	def	the struggle of the Prussian state against the Roman Catholic Church (1872-87), which took the form of laws designed to bring education, marriage, etc., under the control of the state.
Kulun	0.
	syl	Ku+lun
	pron	<1ku:1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name for {Ulan Bator}.
Kum	0.
	syl	Kum
	pron	<kum>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Qum}.
Kumamoto	0.
	syl	Ku+ma+mo+to
	pron	<2kum*1m*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Japan, on W central Kyushu: Kumamoto Medical University (1949). Pop.: 467296 (1974 est.).
Kumasi	0.
	syl	Ku+mas:i
	pron	<ku:1m@si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Ghana: seat of Ashanti kings since 1663; university (1961); market town for a cocoa-producing region. Pop.: 260286 (1970).
kumbaloi	ety	C20: Modern Greek
kumbaloi	0.
	syl	kum+ba+loi
	pron	<2kumb*1lci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {worry beads}.
kumiss	ety	C17: from Russian kumys, from Kazan Tatar kumyz 
koumiss	infl
	head	kumiss
	syl	kou+miss
	pron	<1ku:mis>
	pos	n.
koumis	infl
	head	kumiss
	or	koumyss
	syl	kou+mis
	pron	<1ku:mis>
	pos	n.
koumyss	infl
	head	kumiss
	or	koumis
	syl	kou+myss
	pron	<1ku:mis>
	pos	n.
kumiss	0.
	syl	ku+miss
	pron	<1ku:mis>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from fermented mare's or other milk, drunk by certain Asian tribes, esp. in Russia or used for dietetic and medicinal purposes.
kummel	ety	C19: from German K*"ummel, from Old High German kumil, probably variant of kumin #7cumin 
kummel	0.
	syl	k*"um+mel
	pron	<1kum*l>, German <1kym*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a German liqueur flavoured with aniseed and cumin.
kummerbund	0.
	syl	kum+mer+bund
	pron	<1k^m*2b^nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cummerbund}.
kumquat	ety	C17: from Chinese (Cantonese) kam kwat, representing Mandarin Chinese chin ch*"u golden orange
cumquat	alt
	head	kumquat
	or	kumquat
	syl	cum+quat
	pron	<1k^mkwot>
	pos	n.
kumquat	1.
	or	cumquat
	syl	kum+quat
	pron	<1k^mkwot>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small Chinese trees of the rutaceous genus
kumquat	2.
	or	cumquat
	syl	kum+quat
	pron	<1k^mkwot>
	pos	n.
	def	the small round orange fruit of such a tree, with a sweet rind, used in preserves and confections.
B'ela	infl
	head	Kun
	syl	B*'e:la
	pron	<1bA:lc>
	pos	n.
Kun	0.
	syl	Kun
	pron	<ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-??1937, Hungarian Communist leader, president of the short-lived Communist republic in Hungary (1919). He was forced into exile and died in a Stalinist purge.
kung fu	ety	from Chinese: martial art
kung fu	0.
	syl	kung fu
	pron	<1k^G> <1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese martial art combining principles of karate and judo.
K'ung Fu-tse	0.
	syl	K'ung Fu-tse
	pron	<1kuG> <1fu:> <1tsA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name of {Confucius}.
Qungur	alt
	head	Kungur
	or	Kungur
	syl	Qun+gur
	pron	<1kungu*>
	pos	n.
Kungur	0.
	or	Qungur
	syl	Kun+gur
	pron	<1kungu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in China, in W Sinkiang: the highest peak in the Pamirs. Height: 7719 m (25236 ft.).
Kuenlun	infl
	head	Kunlun
	or	Kwenlun
	syl	Kuen+lun
	pron	<1kun1lun>
	pos	n.
Kwenlun	infl
	head	Kunlun
	or	Kuenlun
	syl	Kwen+lun
	pron	<1kun1lun>
	pos	n.
Kunlun	0.
	syl	Kun+lun
	pron	<1kun1lun>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in China, between the Tibetan plateau and the Tarim Basin, extending over 1600 km (1000 miles) east from the Pamirs: the largest mountain system of Asia. Highest peak: Ulugh Muztagh, 7723 m (25338 ft.).
K'un-ming	alt
	head	Kunming
	or	Kunming
	syl	K'un-ming
	pron	<1kun1miG>
	pos	n.
Kunming	0.
	or	K'un-ming
	syl	Kun+ming
	pron	<1kun1miG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW China, capital of Y*"unnan province, near Lake Tien: important during World War II as a Chinese military centre, American air base, and transport terminus for the Burma Road; Y*"unnan University (1934). Pop.: 1100000 (1970 est.).
kunzite	ety	C20: named after George F. Kunz (1856-1932), American gem expert
kunzite	0.
	syl	kunz+ite
	pron	<1kuntsIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a lilac-coloured transparent variety of the mineral spodumene: a gemstone.
Kuomintang	ety	C20: from Chinese (Mandarin): National People's Party, from kuo nation+ min people+ tang party
Kuomintang	0.
	syl	Kuo+min+tang
	pron	<1kw*u1min1t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the political party founded by Sun Yat-sen in 1911 and dominant in China from 1928 until 1949 under the leadership of Chiang Kai-shek. Since then it has been the official ruling party of Taiwan.
Kuopio	0.
	syl	Kuo+pi:o
	pron	Finnish <1kwcpjc>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Finland. Pop.: 64169 (1970).
Kura	0.
	syl	Ku+ra
	pron	<ku1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Asia, rising in NE Turkey and flowing into the Soviet Union across the Georgian and Azerbaijan SSRs to the Caspian Sea. Length: 1515 km (941 miles).
kurchatovium	ety	C20: from Russian, named after I. V. Kurchatov (1903-60), Soviet physicist
kurchatovium	0.
	syl	kur+cha+to+vi+um
	pron	<2kR:C*1t*uvi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rutherfordium}, esp. as used in the Soviet Union.
Kurd	0.
	syl	Kurd
	pron	<kR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a largely nomadic Turkic people living chiefly in E Turkey, N Iraq, and W Iran.
Kurdish	1.
	syl	Kurd+ish
	pron	<1kR:diS>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Kurds, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family.
Kurdish	2.
	syl	Kurd+ish
	pron	<1kR:diS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Kurds or their language.
Kurdestan	infl
	head	Kurdistan
	or	Kordestan
	syl	Kur+de:stan
	pron	<2kR:di1sta:n>
	pos	n.
Kordestan	infl
	head	Kurdistan
	or	Kurdestan
	syl	Kor+de:stan
	pron	<2kR:di1sta:n>
	pos	n.
Kurdistan	0.
	syl	Kur+di+stan
	pron	<2kR:di1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large plateau and mountain region of E Turkey, N Iraq, NW Iran, and the Armenian SSR of the Soviet Union. Area: over 29000 sq. km (74000 sq. miles).
Kure	0.
	syl	Ku:re
	pron	<ku:1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on SW Honshu: a naval base; shipyards. Pop.: 241931 (1974 est.).
Kurgan	0.
	syl	Kur+gan
	pron	Russian <kur1gan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the Tobol River: industrial centre for an agricultural region. Pop.: 287000 (1975 est.).
Kurile Islands	alt
	head	Kuril Islands
	or	Kuril Islands
	syl	Ku+rile Is+lands
	pron	<ku1rEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kuril Islands	0.
	or	Kurile Islands
	syl	Ku+ril Is+lands
	pron	<ku1rEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of 56 volcanic islands off the NE coast of Asia, extending for 1200 km (750 miles) from the S tip of the Kamchatka Peninsula to NE Hokkaido. Area: 14990 sq. km (6020 sq. miles). Japanese name: {Chishima}.
Kurland	0.
	syl	Kur+land
	pron	<1ku*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Courland}.
Akira	infl
	head	Kurosawa
	syl	A:ki:ra
	pron	<*1ki*r*>
	pos	n.
Kurosawa	0.
	syl	Ku:ro:sa:wa
	pron	<2ku*r*1sa:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, Japanese film director. His works, include (1950), (1954), and (1965).
Kuroshio	0.
	syl	Ku+ro+shi:o
	pron	<k*1r*uSi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Japan Current}.
kurrajong	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
currajong	alt
	head	kurrajong
	or	kurrajong
	syl	cur+ra+jong
	pron	<1k^r*2JoG>
	pos	n.
kurrajong	0.
	or	currajong
	syl	kur+ra+jong
	pron	<1k^r*2JoG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian trees or shrubs, esp. a sterculiaceous tree that yields a tough durable fibre.
kursaal	ety	from German, literally: cure room
kursaal	1.
	syl	kur+saal
	pron	<1kR:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a public room at a health resort.
kursaal	2.
	syl	kur+saal
	pron	<1kR:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	an amusement park at a seaside or other resort.
Kursk	0.
	syl	Kursk
	qual	Russian
	def	kursk) a city in the W central Soviet Union: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 351000 (1975 est.).
kurtosis	ety	from Greek: curvature, from kurtos arched
kurtosis	0.
	syl	kur+to+sis
	pron	<k*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the sharpness of a peak on a curve of a density function, esp. in comparison with that of a normal density with the same variance.
kurus	ety	from Turkish
kurus	infl
	syl	ku+rus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kurus	0.
	syl	ku+rus
	pron	<ku1ru:S>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{piastre} (sense 2b)}.
Kurzeme	0.
	syl	Kur+ze+me
	pron	<1kurzeme>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latvian name for {Courland}.
Kush	0.
	syl	Kush
	pron	<k^S>, <kuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{Cush}}.
Kuskokwim	0.
	syl	Kus+ko+kwim
	pron	<1k^sk*2kwim>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Alaska, rising in the Alaska Range and flowing generally southwest to {Kuskokwim Bay}, an inlet of the Bering Sea. Length: about 970 km (600 miles).
Kutaisi	0.
	syl	Ku+ta:i+si
	pron	Russian <kuta1isi>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in the W Georgian SSR on the Rioni River: one of the oldest towns of the Caucasus. Pop.: 173000 (1975 est.).
Cutch	alt
	head	Kutch
	or	Kutch
	syl	Cutch
	pron	<k^C>
	pos	n.
Kutch	1.
	or	Cutch
	syl	Kutch
	pron	<k^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of W India, on the {Gulf of Kutch} (an inlet of the Arabian Sea: part of Gujarat state since 1960.
Rann of	2.
	head	Kutch
	syl	Rann of.
	def	an extensive salt waste in W central India, and S Pakistan: consists of the Great Rann in the north and the Little Rann in the southeast; seasonal alternation between marsh and desert; some salt works. In 1968 an international tribunal awarded about 10 per cent of the border area to Pakistan. Area: 23000 sq. km (9000 sq. miles).
Kutuzov	0.
	syl	Ku:tu:zov
	pron	Russian <ku1tuz*f>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {Mi@.kha@.il Il@.a@.ri@.o@.no@.vich} (mixa#!il il$$ria#!n@$vit#s). 1745-1813, Russian field marshal, who harried the French army under Napoleon throughout their retreat from Moscow (1812-13).
Kuwait	1.
	syl	Ku+wait
	pron	<ku1wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a state on the NW coast of the Persian Gulf: came under British protection in 1899 and gained independence in 1961; mainly desert. The economy is depend?!ent on oil. Official language: Arabic. Religion: mostly Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capital: Kuwait. Pop.: 994837 (1975). Area: 24280 sq. km (9375 sq. miles).
Kuwait	2.
	syl	Ku+wait
	pron	<ku1wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Kuwait: a port on the Persian Gulf. Pop.: 80405 (1970).
Kuwaiti	sub
	head	Kuwait
	syl	Ku+1wai+ti
	pos	adj. n.
Kuzbass	alt
	head	Kuznetsk Basin
	or	Kuznetsk Basin
	syl	Kuz+bass
	pron	Russian <kuz1bas>
	pos	n.
Kuznetsk Basin	0.
	or	Kuzbass
	syl	Kuz+netsk Ba+sin
	pron	Russian <kuz1njetsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the Soviet Union, in the Kemerovo Region of W Siberia: the richest coalfield in the country, with reserves of iron ore. Chief industrial centre: Novokuznetsk. Area: about 69900 sq. km (27000 sq. miles).
kV	0.
	syl	kV
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilovolt.
KV	ety	German, literally: K*"ochel catalogue
KV	0.
	syl	K.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	K*"ochel Verzeichnis. See { {K}. (sense 5)}.
Kvaloy	0.
	syl	Kva+l$oy
	pron	Norwegian <1kva:l@oj>
	pos	n.
	def	two islands in the Arctic Ocean, off the N coast of Norway: {North Kval$oy}, 329 sq. km (127 sq. miles), and {South Kval$oy}, 735 sq. km (284 sq. miles).
kvass	ety	C16: from Russian kvas; related to Old Slavic kvas*ui yeast, Latin c*_aseus cheese
kvas	infl
	head	kvass
	or	quass
	syl	kvas
	pron	<kva:s>
	pos	n.
quass	infl
	head	kvass
	or	kvas
	syl	quass
	pron	<kva:s>
	pos	n.
kvass	0.
	syl	kvass
	pron	<kva:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink of low strength made in the Soviet Union and E Europe from cereals and stale bread.
kw	alt
	head	kW
	or	kW
	syl	kw
kW	0.
	or	kw
	syl	kW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilowatt.
Kwa	1.
	syl	Kwa
	pron	<kwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages, now generally regarded as a branch of the Niger-Congo family, spoken in an area of W Africa extending from the Ivory Coast to E Nigeria and including Akan, Ewe, Yoruba, and Ibo.
Kwa	2.
	syl	Kwa
	pron	<kwa:>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
kwacha	ety	from native word in Zambia
kwacha	1.
	syl	kwa+cha
	pron	<1kwa:Ca:>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Zambia, divided into 100 ngwee.
kwacha	2.
	syl	kwa+cha
	pron	<1kwa:Ca:>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Malawi.
Kwajalein	0.
	syl	Kwa+ja+lein
	pron	<1kwa:J*2lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an atoll in the W Pacific, in the W Marshall Islands, in the central part of the Ralik Chain. Length: about 125 km (78 miles).
Kwakiutl	infl
	or	Kwakiutls
	syl	Kwa+ki+u:tl
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kwakiutls	infl
	head	Kwakiutl
	or	Kwakiutl
	syl	Kwa+ki+u:tls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Kwakiutl	1.
	syl	Kwa+ki+u:tl
	pron	<2kwa:ki1u:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of N Vancouver Island and the adjacent mainland.
Kwakiutl	2.
	syl	Kwa+ki+u:tl
	pron	<2kwa:ki1u:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Wakashan family.
Kwangchow	0.
	syl	Kwang+chow
	pron	<1kw@G1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name for {Canton}.
Kwangchowan	0.
	syl	Kwang+chow+an
	pron	<1kw@G1Cau1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory of SE China, in SW Kwantung province: leased to France as part of French Indochina from 1898 to 1945. Area: 842 sq. km (325 sq. miles).
Kwangju	0.
	syl	Kwang+ju
	pron	<1kw@G1Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW South Korea: an important military base during the Korean War; cotton textile industry. Pop.: 606503 (1975).
Kwangsi-Chuang Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Kwang:si-Chuang Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<1kw@G1sE1Cw@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of S China: the least developed of Chinese regions. Capital: Nanning. Pop.: 24000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 220400 sq. km (85956 sq. miles).
Kwangtung	0.
	syl	Kwang+tung
	pron	<1kw@G1tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SE China, on the South China Sea: includes the Luichow Peninsula and Hainan Island, with densely populated river valleys; the only truly tropical climate in China, and the only remaining foreign enclaves (Macao and Hong Kong). Capital: Canton. Pop.: 43000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 231400 sq. km (90246 sq. miles).
Kwantung Leased Territory	0.
	syl	Kwan+tung Leased Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a strategic territory of NE China, at the S tip of the Liaotung Peninsula of Manchuria: leased forcibly by Russia in 1898; taken over by Japan in 1905; occupied by the Soviet Union in 1945 and subsequently re?!turned to China on the condition of shared administration; made part of Liaoning province by China in 1954. Area: about 3400 sq. km (1300 sq. miles). Also: {Kuan-tung}.
kwanza	ety	from a Bantu language
kwanza	0.
	syl	kwan+za
	pron	<1kw@nz*>
	pos	n.
	def	the monetary unit of Angola.
Kwara	0.
	syl	Kwa+ra
	pron	<1kwa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Nigeria: mainly wooded savanna. Capital: Ilorin. Pop.: 2399365 (1976 est.). Area: 73400 sq. km (28334 sq. miles).
kwashiorkor	ety	C20: from native word in Ghana
kwashiorkor	0.
	syl	kwash:i+or+kor
	pron	<2kw@Si1c:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	severe malnutrition of infants and young children, esp. soon after weaning, resulting from dietary deficiency of protein.
Kwazulu	0.
	syl	Kwa+zu+lu
	pron	<kwa:1zu:lu>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa, in Natal: consists of ten separate territories. Capital: Ulundi. Pop.: 2134951 (1970).
Kueichou	alt
	head	Kweichow
	or	Kweichow
	syl	Kuei+chou
	pron	<1kwA1Cau>
	pos	n.
Kweichow	0.
	or	Kueichou
	syl	Kwei+chow
	pron	<1kwA1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW China, between the Yangtze and Hsi Rivers: a high plateau. Capital: Kweiyang. Pop.: 24000000 (1976 est.). Area: 174000 sq. km (69278 sq. miles).
Kuei-lin	alt
	head	Kweilin
	or	Kweilin
	syl	Kuei-lin
	pron	<1kwA1lin>
	pos	n.
Kweilin	0.
	or	Kuei-lin
	syl	Kwei+lin
	pron	<1kwA1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S China, in Kwangsi-Chuang AR on the Li River: noted for the unusual caves and formations of the surrounding karst scenery; trade and manufacturing centre. Pop.: 170000 (1958 est.).
Kweisui	0.
	syl	Kwei+sui
	pron	<1kwA1swA>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Huhehot}.
Kuei-yang	alt
	head	Kweiyang
	or	Kweiyang
	syl	Kuei-yang
	pron	<1kwA1j@G>
	pos	n.
Kweiyang	0.
	or	Kuei-yang
	syl	Kwei+yang
	pron	<1kwA1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S China, capital of Kweichow province: reached by rail in 1959, with subsequent industrial growth. Pop.: 660000 (1970 est.).
kwela	ety	C20: said to be from Zulu or Xhosa: jump up
kwela	0.
	syl	kwe+la
	pron	<1kwAl*>, <1kwel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of beat music popular among the Bantu communities of South Africa.
kwh	infl
	head	kWh
	or	kw-h
	syl	kwh
kw-h	infl
	head	kWh
	or	kwh
	syl	kw-h
kWh	0.
	syl	kWh
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	kilowatt-hour.
KWIC	0.
	syl	KWIC
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	keyword in context (esp. in the phrase {KWIC index}) .
KWOC	0.
	syl	KWOC
	pron	<kwok>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	keyword out of context.
KWT	0.
	syl	KWT
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Kuwait.
Nguyen Kao	infl
	head	Ky
	syl	Ngu:yen Kao
	pron	<%@G1gu:jen> <1kau>
	pos	n.
Ky	0.
	syl	Ky
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, premier of South Vietnam (1965-67); vice president (1967-69). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** together. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** squash, etc. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (1967) ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Olga	infl
	head	Korbut
	syl	Ol:ga
	pron	<1clg*>
	pos	n.
Korbut	0.
	syl	Kor:but
	pron	Russian <1kcrbut>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1955, Soviet gymnast: noted for her highly individualistic style, which greatly increased the popularity of the sport, esp. following her performance in the 1972 Olympic Games. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Victor	infl
	head	Korchnoi
	syl	Vic:tor.
	pos	n.
Korchnoi	0.
	syl	Korch:noi
	pron	<1kc:C2nci>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Soviet chess player: Soviet champion 1960, 1962, and 1964. **********************************************************************
krans	ety	C18: from Afrikaans **********************************************************************
krans	0.
	syl	krans
	pron	<kra:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a sheer rock face; precipice.
Bruno	infl
	head	Kreisky
	syl	Bru:no
	pron	<1bru:no>
	pos	n.
Kreisky	0.
	syl	Kreis:ky
	pron	German <1krIski>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Austrian statesman; federal chancellor of Austria since 1970.
Vengalil Krishnan	infl
	head	Krishna Menon
	syl	Ven:ga:lil Krish:nan
	pron	<1veGg*lil> <1krESn*n>
	pos	n.
Krishna Menon	0.
	syl	Krish:na Men:on
	pron	<1krESn*> <1men*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vengalil Krishnan Krishna) {Menon}.
Kubelik	0.
	syl	Ku:be:lik
	pron	Czech <1kubelEk>
	pos	n.
	def	Raph@.a@.el (#!ra$:fa$el). born 1914, Czech conductor and composer. **********************************************************************
Stanley	infl
	head	Kubrick
	syl	Stan:ley.
	pos	n.
Kubrick	0.
	syl	Ku:brick
	pron	<1kju:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, U.S. film director and producer. He directed (1958), (1962), (1969), and (1971). ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Kwara	0.
	syl	Kwa+ra
	pron	<1kwa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Nigeria: mainly wooded savanna. Capital: Ilorin. Pop.: 2399365 (1976 est.). Area: 73400 sq. km (28334 sq. miles). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ??1891-1978, ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** surfboard into the air, as in ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** sister.
our kid	1.
	head	Kwara
	syl	our kid.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	def	one's younger brother or sister. ********************************************************************** an Englishman.
kirk session	0.
	syl	kirk ses+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest court of the Presbyterian church. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
kissing gate	0.
	syl	kiss+ing gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gate set in a U- or V-shaped enclosure, allowing only one person to pass through at a time. **********************************************************************
knockdown	infl
	head	kissing gate
	syl	knock+down.
	pos	n.
kissing gate	1.
	syl	kiss+ing gate
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, U.S. and Austral.
	def	an introduction.
	exam	1	will you give me a knockdown to her??
	exam	2	**********************************************************************
komatik	ety	C20: from Eskimo (Labrador) ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** MUST BE 1 THROUGH 8 * * THAT IS TOO LARGE * * MUST BE 20 OR G$P&` F3&L$Ff&L$Ff&FHFKFQPFQ,:HL$6. xFQPFQ, FQxF FQxF < H#F< H G16C. x6. Fr(6
. x 6p. FL'6
. GP16X
komatik	0.
	syl	ko+mat+ik
	pron	<1k*um@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a sledge having wooden runners and crossbars bound with rawhide, used by Eskimos.
Ky	0.
	syl	Ky.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Kentucky.
kyanite	0.
	syl	ky:a+nite
	pron	<1kI*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cyanite}.
kyanitic	sub
	head	kyanite
	syl	ky:a+nit+ic
	pron	<2kI*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
kyanize	ety	C19: after J. H. Kyan (died 1850), English inventor of the process
kyanise	alt
	head	kyanize
	or	kyanize
	syl	ky+an+ise
	pron	<1kI*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
kyanize	0.
	or	kyanise
	syl	ky+an+ize
	pron	<1kI*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (timber) with corrosive sublimate to make it resistant to decay.
kyanization	sub
	head	kyanize
	or	kyanisation
	syl	ky+an:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
kyanisation	sub
	head	kyanize
	or	kyanization
	syl	ky+an:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
kyat	ety	from Burmese
kyat	0.
	syl	ky:at
	pron	<ki1a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Burma, divided into 100 pyas.
Kid	alt
	head	Kyd
	or	Kyd
	syl	Kid
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Kyd
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Kyd	0.
	or	Kid
	syl	Kyd
	pron	<kid>
	pos	n.
	def	1558-94, English dramatist, noted for his revenge play (1586).
kyle	ety	C16: from Gaelic caol, from caol narrow
kyle	0.
	syl	kyle
	pron	<kIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	Scot. esp. in place names
	def	a narrow strait or channel.
	exam	1	Kyle of Lochalsh.
kylin	ety	C19: from Chinese ch'i-lin, literally: male-female
kylin	0.
	syl	ky+lin
	pron	<1kE1lin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Chinese art
	def	a mythical animal of composite form.
kylix	ety	C19: from Greek kulix cup; compare #7chalice 
cylix	alt
	head	kylix
	or	kylix
	syl	cy+lix
	pron	<1kIliks>, <1kil->
	pos	n.
kylikes	infl
	head	kylix
	syl	ky+li+kes
	pron	<-li2kEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
kylix	0.
	or	cylix
	syl	ky+lix
	pron	<1kIliks>, <1kil->
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow two-handled drinking vessel used in ancient Greece.
kyloe	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
kyloe	0.
	syl	ky+loe
	pron	<2kIl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of small long-horned long-haired beef cattle from NW Scotland.
cymograph	alt
	head	kymograph
	or	kymograph
	syl	cy+mo+graph
	pos	n.
kymograph	1.
	or	cymograph
	syl	ky+mo+graph
	pron	<1kIm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a rotatable drum for holding paper on which a tracking stylus continuously records variations in blood pressure, respiratory movements, etc.
kymograph	2.
	or	cymograph
	syl	ky+mo+graph
	pron	<1kIm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	this device as applied to the measurement of variations in the muscular action of the articulatory organs.
kymograph	3.
	or	cymograph
	syl	ky+mo+graph
	pron	<1kIm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording the angular oscillations of an aircraft in flight.
kymographic	sub
	head	kymograph
	or	cymographic
	syl	ky+mo+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
cymographic	sub
	head	kymograph
	or	kymographic
	syl	cy+mo+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
Kymric	0.
	syl	Kym+ric
	pron	<1kimrik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cymric}.
Kymry	0.
	syl	Kym+ry
	pron	<1kimri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cymry}.
Kynewulf	0.
	syl	Kyn:e:wulf
	pron	<1kin*2wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cynewulf}.
Kyongsong	0.
	syl	Kyong+song
	pron	<1kjc:G1sc:G>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Seoul}.
Kioto	alt
	head	Kyoto
	or	Kyoto
	syl	Kio+to
	pron	<ki1*ut*u>, <1kj*u->
	pos	n.
Kyoto	0.
	or	Kioto
	syl	Kyo+to
	pron	<ki1*ut*u>, <1kj*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on S Honshu: the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868; cultural centre famous for Chinese classical music, with two universities (1875, 1897). Pop.: 1460000 (1975).
kyphosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek kuph*_osis, from kuphos humpbacked
kyphosis	0.
	syl	ky+pho+sis
	pron	<kI1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	backward curvature of the thoracic spine, of congenital origin or resulting from injury or disease; hunchback. See also {Pott's disease}. Compare {lordosis, scoliosis}.
kyphotic	sub
	head	kyphosis
	syl	ky+phot+ic
	pron	<kI1fotik>
	pos	adj.
Spyros	infl
	head	Kyprianou
	syl	Spy:ros
	pron	<1spi*ros>
	pos	n.
Kyprianou	0.
	syl	Kyp:ri:a:nou
	pron	<2kipri1a:nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, Cypriot statesman; president of Cyprus since 1977.
Kyrie eleison	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Late Greek kurie, ele*_eson Lord, have mercy
Kyrie eleison	1.
	syl	Kyr:i:e e:lei+son
	pron	<1kirii> <*1lAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal invocation used in the liturgies of the Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Anglican Churches.
Kyrie eleison	2.
	syl	Kyr:i:e e:lei+son
	pron	<1kirii> <*1lAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this. Often short?!ened to {Kyrie}.
Kythera	0.
	syl	Ky+the+ra
	pron	<1kiTir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Cythera}.
kyu	ety	from Japanese
kyu	1.
	syl	kyu
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judo.
	def	one of the six student grades for in?!experienced competitors.
kyu	2.
	syl	kyu
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judo.
	def	a student in the kyu grades.
kyu	xref
	syl	kyu
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judo.
	def	Compare {{dan%2}}.
Kiushu	alt
	head	Kyushu
	or	Kyushu
	syl	Kiu+shu
	pron	<1kju:Su:>
	pos	n.
Kyushu	0.
	or	Kiushu
	syl	Kyu+shu
	pron	<1kju:Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of SW Japan: the southernmost of Japan's four main islands, with over 300 surrounding small islands; contains the country's main coalfield. Chief cities: Fukuoka and Nagasaki. Pop.: 12496433 (1970). Area: 35659 sq. km (13768 sq. miles).
Kyzyl Kum	0.
	syl	Ky+zyl Kum
	pron	Russian <ki1zil> <1kum>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in the SW Soviet Union, in the Kazakh and Uzbek SSRs. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** the SW Soviet Union, in the Kazakh and Uzbek SSRs. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
incapable	1.
	syl	in+ca+pa:ble
	pron	<in1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by of
	def	not capable (of); lacking the ability (to).
incapable	2.
	syl	in+ca+pa:ble
	pron	<in1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	powerless or helpless, as through injury or intoxication.
incapable	3.
	syl	in+ca+pa:ble
	pron	<in1kAp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	not susceptible (to); not admitting (of).
	exam	1	a problem incapable of solution.
incapability	sub
	head	incapable
	or	incapableness
	syl	in+2ca+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
incapableness	sub
	head	incapable
	or	incapability
	syl	in+1ca+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
incapably	sub
	head	incapable
	syl	in+1ca+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
incapacitate	1.
	syl	in+ca+pac:i+tate
	pron	<2ink*1p@si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of power, strength, or capacity; disable.
incapacitate	2.
	syl	in+ca+pac:i+tate
	pron	<2ink*1p@si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of legal capacity or eligibility.
incapacitation	sub
	head	incapacitate
	syl	in+ca+2pac:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
incapacities	infl
	head	incapacity
	syl	in+ca+pac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
L	alt
	head	l
	or	l
	syl	L
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
l's	infl
	head	l
	syl	l's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
L's	infl
	head	l
	or	Ls
	syl	L's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ls	infl
	head	l
	or	L's
	syl	Ls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
l	1.
	or	L
	syl	l
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	def	the 12th letter and ninth consonant of the modern English alphabet.
l	2.
	or	L
	syl	l
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a lateral, as in
l	3.a.
	or	L
	syl	l
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like an L.
l	3.b.
	or	L
	syl	l
	pron	<el>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	an L-shaped room.
L	ety	Latin libra .
L	1.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	ell (unit).
L	2.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	lambert(s).
L	3.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	large.
L	4.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Latin.
L	5.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	on British motor vehicles
	def	learner driver.
L	6.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	length.
L	7.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Usually written: {@P}. pound.
L	8.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	longitude.
L	9.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:; Electronics.
	def	inductor (in circuit diagrams).
L	10.a.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	latent heat.
L	10.b.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:
	def	self induct?!ance.
L	11.
	syl	L
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	the Avogadro constant. {~$D}. the Roman numeral for 50. See {~$D}. Luxembourg.
L	ety	Latin: book
l	alt
	head	L
	or	L
	syl	l.
L	1.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lake.
L	2.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	latitude.
L	3.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	law.
L	4.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	leaf.
L	5.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	league.
L	6.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	left.
L	7.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	length.
L	8.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	liber.
LL	infl
	head	L
	or	ll
	syl	LL.
	mod	pl.
ll	infl
	head	L
	or	LL
	syl	ll.
	mod	pl.
L	9.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	line.
L	10.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	link.
L	11.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lire.
L	12.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	litre(s).
L	13.
	or	l
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	low.
L	1.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Politics.
	def	Liberal.
L	2.a.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lempira.
L	2.b.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	len.
L	2.c.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lev.
L	3.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in titles
	def	Licentiate.
L	4.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Linnaeus.
L	5.
	syl	L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	fraternal
	def	Lodge.
la	H1.0.
	syl	la
	pron	<la:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an alternative spelling of {Lah}.
la	ety	Old English l*_a #7lo 
la	H2.0.
	syl	la
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or emphasis.
La	0.
	syl	La
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	lanthanum.
La	0.
	syl	La.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Louisiana.
LA	1.
	syl	L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Legislative Assembly.
LA	2.
	syl	L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Library Associa?!tion.
LA	3.
	syl	L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	local agent.
LA	4.
	syl	L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Los Angeles.
laager	ety	C19: from Afrikaans lager, via German from Old High German legar bed, lair
lager	alt
	head	laager
	or	laager
	syl	la+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
laager	1.
	or	lager
	syl	laa+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Africa
	def	a camp, esp. one defended by a circular formation of wagons.
laager	2.
	or	lager
	syl	laa+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a place where armoured vehicles are parked. {~}
laager	3.
	or	lager
	syl	laa+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	to form (wagons) into a laager.
laager	4.
	or	lager
	syl	laa+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to park (armoured vehicles) in a laager.
Laaland	0.
	syl	Laa+land
	pron	Danish <1lclan>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Lolland}.
lab	0.
	syl	lab
	pron	<l@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {laboratory}.
lab	1.
	syl	lab.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	laboratory.
lab	2.
	syl	lab.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	labour.
Lab	1.
	syl	Lab.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Politics.
	def	Labour.
Lab	2.
	syl	Lab.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Labrador.
Laban	0.
	syl	La:ban
	pron	<1lAbN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the father-in-law of Jacob, father of Leah and Rachel (Genesis 29:16).
labarum	ety	C17: from Late Latin, of obscure origin
labara	infl
	head	labarum
	syl	lab:a+ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
labarum	1.
	syl	lab:a+rum
	pron	<1l@b*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard or banner carried in Christian religious processions.
labarum	2.
	syl	lab:a+rum
	pron	<1l@b*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the military standard bearing a Christian monogram used by Constantine the Great.
labdanum	ety	C16: Latin, from Greek ladanon, from l*_edon rockrose, from Semitic
ladanum	alt
	head	labdanum
	or	labdanum
	syl	la+da+num
	pron	<1l@d*n*m>
	pos	n.
labdanum	0.
	or	ladanum
	syl	lab+da+num
	pron	<1l@bd*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark resinous juice obtained from various rockroses of the genus used in perfumery and in the manufacture of fumigants and medicinal plasters.
Labe	0.
	syl	La:be
	pron	<1labe>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for the (River) {Elbe}.
labefaction	ety	C17: from Late Latin labefacti*_o, from Latin labefacere shake, from l*_ab*_i to fall+ facere to make
labefactation	alt
	head	labefaction
	or	labefaction
	syl	lab+e:fac+ta+tion
	pron	<2l@bif@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
labefaction	0.
	or	labefactation
	syl	lab+e:fac+tion
	pron	<2l@bi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	deterioration; weakening.
label	ety	C14: from Old French, from Germanic; compare Old High German lappa rag
label	1.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of paper, card, or other material attached to an object to identify it or give instructions or details concerning its ownership, use, nature, destination, etc.; tag.
label	2.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief descriptive phrase or term given to a person, group, school of thought, etc..
	exam	1	the label @6Romantic@9 is applied to many different kinds of poetry.
label	3.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase heading a piece of text to indicate or summarize its contents.
label	4.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark or company or brand name on certain goods, esp. on gramophone records.
label	5.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dripstone} (sense 2).}
label	6.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge consisting of a horizontal line across the chief of a shield with three or more pendants: the charge of an eldest son.
label	7.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a set of characters by which a file is identified by the central processing unit.
label	8.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a radioactive element used in a compound to trace the mechanism of a chemical reaction.
labels	infl
	head	label
	or	labels
	syl	la+bels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
labelling	infl
	head	label
	or	labeling
	syl	la+bel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
labelled	infl
	head	label
	or	labeled
	syl	la+belled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
labeling	infl
	head	label
	or	labelling
	syl	la+bel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
labeled	infl
	head	label
	or	labelled
	syl	la+beled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
label	9.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten a label to.
label	10.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark with a label.
label	11.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to describe or classify in a word or phrase.
	exam	1	to label someone a liar.
label	12.
	syl	la+bel
	pron	<1lAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (one or more atoms in a compound) radioactive, for use in determining the mechanism of a reaction.
labeller	sub
	head	label
	syl	la+bel+ler
	pos	n.
labellum	ety	C19: New Latin, diminutive of Latin labrum lip
labella	infl
	head	labellum
	syl	la+bel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
labellum	1.
	syl	la+bel+lum
	pron	<l*1bel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the corolla of certain plants, esp. orchids, that forms a distinct, often lobed, lip.
labellum	2.
	syl	la+bel+lum
	pron	<l*1bel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a lobe at the tip of the proboscis of a fly.
labelloid	sub
	head	labellum
	syl	la+1bel+loid
	pos	adj.
labia	0.
	syl	la+bi:a
	pron	<1lAbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {labium}.
labial	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin labi*_alis, from Latin labium lip
labial	1.
	syl	la+bi:al
	pron	<1lAbi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or near lips or labia.
labial	2.
	syl	la+bi:al
	pron	<1lAbi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	producing sounds by the action of an air stream over a narrow liplike fissure, as in a flue pipe of an organ.
labial	3.
	syl	la+bi:al
	pron	<1lAbi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to a speech sound whose articulation involves movement or use of the lips.
	exam	1	a labial click.
labial	4.
	syl	la+bi:al
	pron	<1lAbi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {labial pipe}. an organ pipe with a liplike fissure.
labial	5.
	syl	la+bi:al
	pron	<1lAbi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a speech sound such as English or whose articulation involves movement or use of the lips.
labiality	sub
	head	labial
	syl	la+bi+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
labially	sub
	head	labial
	syl	la+bi:al+ly
	pos	adv.
labialise	alt
	head	labialize
	or	labialize
	syl	la+bi+al+ise
	pron	<1lAbi*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
labialize	0.
	or	labialise
	syl	la+bi+al+ize
	pron	<1lAbi*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to pronounce with articulation involving rounded lips, such as for (k) before a close back vowel (u:) as in English
labialism	sub
	head	labialize
	syl	la+bi+al+2ism
	pos	n.
labialization	sub
	head	labialize
	or	labialisation
	syl	la+bi+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
labialisation	sub
	head	labialize
	or	labialization
	syl	la+bi+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
labia majora	ety	C18: New Latin: greater lips
labia majora	0.
	syl	la+bi:a ma+jo+ra
	pron	<m*1Jc:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the two elongated outer folds of skin in human females surrounding the vaginal orifice.
labia minora	ety	C18: New Latin: smaller lips
labia minora	0.
	syl	la+bi:a mi+no+ra
	pron	<mi1nc:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the two small inner folds of skin in human females forming the margins of the vaginal orifice.
labiate	ety	C18: from New Latin labi*_atus, from Latin labium lip
labiate	1.
	syl	la+bi+ate
	pron	<1lAbi2At>, <-it>
	pos	n.
	def	any plants of the family having square stems, aromatic leaves, and a two-lipped corolla: includes mint, thyme, sage, rosemary, etc.
labiate	2.
	syl	la+bi+ate
	pron	<1lAbi2At>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
Eugene Marin	infl
	head	Labiche
	syl	Eu:g*`ene Ma:rin
	pron	<$oZen> <ma1r?~e>
	pos	n.
Labiche	0.
	syl	La:biche
	pron	French <la1biS>
	pos	n.
	def	1815-88, French dramatist, noted for his farces of middle-class life, which include (1851) and (1860).
labile	ety	C15: via Late Latin l*_abilis, from Latin l*_ab*_i to slide, slip
labile	1.
	syl	la+bile
	pron	<1lAbil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a compound
	def	prone to chemical change.
labile	2.
	syl	la+bile
	pron	<1lAbil>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to change or move.
lability	sub
	head	labile
	syl	la+bil+i:ty
	pron	<l*1biliti>
	pos	n.
labio-	ety	from Latin labium lip
labiodental	1.
	syl	la+bi:o+den+tal
	pron	<2lAbi*u1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced by bringing the bottom lip into contact or near contact with the upper teeth, as for the fricative (f) in English
labiodental	2.
	syl	la+bi:o+den+tal
	pron	<2lAbi*u1dentL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a labiodental consonant.
labionasal	1.
	syl	la+bi:o+na+sal
	pron	<2lAbi*u1nAzL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced by making a complete closure of the air passage at the lips and lowering the soft palate allowing air to escape through the nasal cavity.
labionasal	2.
	syl	la+bi:o+na+sal
	pron	<2lAbi*u1nAzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a labionasal consonant, such as
labiovelar	1.
	syl	la+bi:o+ve:lar
	pron	<2lAbi*u1vEl*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to or denoting a speech sound pronounced with simultaneous articu?!lation at the soft palate and the lips.
labiovelar	2.
	syl	la+bi:o+ve:lar
	pron	<2lAbi*u1vEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a labiovelar speech sound, such as some pronunciations of the consonant spelt in English.
labium	ety	C16: New Latin, from Latin: lip
labia	infl
	head	labium
	syl	la+bi:a
	pron	<-bi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
labium	1.
	syl	la+bi:um
	pron	<1lAbi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a lip or liplike structure.
labium	2.
	syl	la+bi:um
	pron	<1lAbi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the four lip-shaped folds of the female vulva. See {labia majora, labia minora}.
labium	3.
	syl	la+bi:um
	pron	<1lAbi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fused pair of appendages forming the lower lip of insects.
labium	4.
	syl	la+bi:um
	pron	<1lAbi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower lip of the corolla of labiate flowers.
lablab	ety	from Arabic
lablab	1.
	syl	lab+lab
	pron	<1l@b2l@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a twining leguminous plant, (or of tropical Africa.
lablab	2.
	syl	lab+lab
	pron	<1l@b2l@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible pod or bean of this plant.
labor	0.
	syl	la+bor
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {labour}.
laboratory	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin lab*_or*_at*_orium workshop, from Latin lab*_or*_are to #7labour 
laboratories	infl
	head	laboratory
	syl	la+bor:a+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laboratory	1.a.
	syl	la+bor:a+to:ry
	pron	<l*1bor*t*ri>, <-tri>, U.S. <1l@br*2tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or room equipped for conducting scientific research or for teaching practical science.
laboratory	1.b.
	syl	la+bor:a+to:ry
	pron	<l*1bor*t*ri>, <-tri>, U.S. <1l@br*2tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	laboratory equipment.
laboratory	2.
	syl	la+bor:a+to:ry
	pron	<l*1bor*t*ri>, <-tri>, U.S. <1l@br*2tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where chemicals or medicines are manu?!factured.
laboratory	xref
	syl	la+bor:a+to:ry
	pron	<l*1bor*t*ri>, <-tri>, U.S. <1l@br*2tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {lab}. See also {language laboratory}.
laborious	1.
	syl	la+bo+ri+ous
	pron	<l*1bc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving great exertion or long effort.
laborious	2.
	syl	la+bo+ri+ous
	pron	<l*1bc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to working hard.
laborious	3.
	syl	la+bo+ri+ous
	pron	<l*1bc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of literary style, etc.
	def	not fluent.
laboriously	sub
	head	laborious
	syl	la+1bo+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
laboriousness	sub
	head	laborious
	syl	la+1bo+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Labor Party	0.
	syl	La+bor Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two chief political parties of Australia, generally supporting the interests of organized labour.
labor union	0.
	syl	la+bor un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {trade union}.
labour	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin labor; perhaps related to l*_ab*_i to fall
labor	alt
	head	labour
	or	labour
	syl	la+bor
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
labour	1.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	productive work, esp. physical toil done for wages.
labour	2.a.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the people, class, or workers involved in this, esp. as opposed to management, capital, etc.
labour	2.b.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a labour dispute;
	exam	2	labour relations.
labour	3.a.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	difficult or arduous work or effort.
labour	3.b.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	labour-saving.
labour	4.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular job or task, esp. of a difficult nature.
labour	5.a.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the pain or effort of childbirth or the time during which this takes place.
labour	5.b.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	labour pains.
labour	6.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform labour; work.
labour	7.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for, etc.
	def	to strive or work hard (for something).
labour	8.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by under
	def	to be burdened (by) or be at a disadvantage (because of).
	exam	1	to labour under a misapprehension.
labour	9.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make one's way with difficulty.
labour	10.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deal with or treat too persistently.
	exam	1	to labour a point.
labour	11.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a woman
	def	to be in labour.
labour	12.
	or	labor
	syl	la+bour
	pron	<1lAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a ship
	def	to pitch and toss.
labouringly	sub
	head	labour
	or	laboringly
	syl	la+bour+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
laboringly	sub
	head	labour
	or	labouringly
	syl	la+bor+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
the	infl
	head	Labour and Socialist International
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Labour and Socialist International	0.
	syl	La+bour and So+cial+ist In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	an international association of socialist parties formed in Hamburg in 1923: destroyed by World War II. Also called: {Second International}.
labour camp	1.
	syl	la+bour camp
	pos	n.
	def	a penal colony involving forced labour.
labour camp	2.
	syl	la+bour camp
	pos	n.
	def	a camp for migratory labourers.
Labour Day	0.
	syl	La+bour Day
	pos	n.
	def	a public holiday in many countries in honour of labour, usually held on May 1.
labored	alt
	head	laboured
	or	laboured
	syl	la+bored
	pron	<1lAb*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
laboured	1.
	or	labored
	syl	la+boured
	pron	<1lAb*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of breathing
	def	performed with difficulty.
laboured	2.
	or	labored
	syl	la+boured
	pron	<1lAb*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing effort.
labouredly	sub
	head	laboured
	or	laboredly
	syl	la+boured+ly
	pos	adv.
laboredly	sub
	head	laboured
	or	labouredly
	syl	la+bored+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
labouredness	sub
	head	laboured
	or	laboredness
	syl	la+boured+ness
	pos	n.
laboredness	sub
	head	laboured
	or	labouredness
	syl	la+bored+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
laborer	alt
	head	labourer
	or	labourer
	syl	la+bor+er
	pron	<1lAb*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
labourer	0.
	or	laborer
	syl	la+bour+er
	pron	<1lAb*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in physical work, esp. of an unskilled kind.
labour exchange	0.
	syl	la+bour ex+change
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a former name for the {Employment Service Agency}.
laborism	alt
	head	labourism
	or	labourism
	syl	la+bor+ism
	pron	<1lAb*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
labourism	1.
	or	laborism
	syl	la+bour+ism
	pron	<1lAb*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dominance of the working classes.
labourism	2.
	or	laborism
	syl	la+bour+ism
	pron	<1lAb*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a political, social, or economic system that favours such dominance.
labourism	3.
	or	laborism
	syl	la+bour+ism
	pron	<1lAb*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	support for workers' rights.
laborist	alt
	head	labourist
	or	labourist
	syl	la+bor+ist
	pron	<1lAb*rist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
labourist	1.
	or	laborist
	syl	la+bour+ist
	pron	<1lAb*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports workers' rights.
labourist	2.
	or	laborist
	syl	la+bour+ist
	pron	<1lAb*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of labourism.
Labourite	0.
	syl	La+bour+ite
	pron	<1lAb*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the Labour Party.
Labour Party	1.
	syl	La+bour Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a British political party, formed in 1900 as an amalgam of various trade unions and socialist groups, generally supporting the interests of organized labour and advocating nationalization, social welfare, etc.
Labour Party	2.
	syl	La+bour Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	any similar party in any of various other countries.
Labrador	1.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor
	pron	<1l@br*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Labrador-Ungava}. a large peninsula of NE Canada, on the Atlantic, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Hudson Strait, and Hudson Bay: contains most of the province of Quebec and the mainland part of Newfoundland; geologically part of the Canadian Shield. Area: 1619000 sq. km (625000 sq. miles).
Labrador	2.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor
	pron	<1l@br*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Coast of Labrador}. a region of NE Canada, on the Atlantic and consisting of the mainland part of Newfoundland province.
Labrador	3.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor
	pron	<1l@br*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	short for {Labrador retriever}.
Labrador Current	0.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor Cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	a cold ocean current flowing southwards off the coast of Labrador and meeting the warm Gulf Stream, causing dense fogs off Newfoundland.
labradorite	ety	C18: named after L#7abrador, where it was found; see {-#7ite %1}
labradorite	0.
	syl	lab+ra+dor+ite
	pron	<2l@br*1dc:rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue, green, or reddish-brown feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series: used as a decorative stone. Formula: CaAl\2Si\2O\8.NaAlSi\3O\8.
Labrador retriever	0.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor re+triev+er
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of retriever with a short black or golden-brown coat. Often shortened to {Labrador}.
Labrador tea	1.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor tea
	pos	n.
	def	either of two arctic evergreen ericaceous shrubs, or var.
Labrador tea	2.
	syl	Lab+ra+dor tea
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	an infusion brewed from the leaves of either of these plants.
labret	ety	C19: from Latin labrum lip
labret	0.
	syl	la+bret
	pron	<1lAbret>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of bone, shell, etc.; inserted into the lip as an ornament by certain peoples.
labroid	ety	C19: from New Latin Labroidea, from Latin l*_abrus a fish, from labrum lip
labrid	alt
	head	labroid
	or	labroid
	syl	lab+rid
	pron	<1l@brid>
	pos	n.
labroid	1.
	or	labrid
	syl	lab+roid
	pron	<1l@brcid>, <1lA->
	pos	n.
	def	any percoid fish of the family (wrasses).
labroid	2.
	or	labrid
	syl	lab+roid
	pron	<1l@brcid>, <1lA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the
labrum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin
labra	infl
	head	labrum
	syl	la+bra
	pron	<-br*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
labrum	0.
	syl	la+brum
	pron	<1lAbr*m>, <1l@b->
	pos	n.
	def	a lip or liplike part, such as the cuticular plate forming the upper lip of insects.
La Bruyere	0.
	syl	La Bru:y*`ere
	qual	French
	def	la bry#!j$e$:r) {Jean de} (#f*~a d$$). 1645-96, French moralist, noted for his (1688), satirical character studies, including portraits of contemporary public figures.
Labuan	0.
	syl	La+bu:an
	pron	<l*1bu:*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Malaysia, off the NW coast of Borneo: part of the Straits settlements until 1946, when transferred to North Borneo. Chief town: Victoria. Area: 98 sq. km (38 sq. miles).
laburnum	ety	C16: New Latin, from Latin
laburnum	0.
	syl	la+bur+num
	pron	<l*1bR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any papilionaceous tree or shrub of the Eurasian genus having clusters of yellow drooping flowers: all parts of the plant are poisonous.
labyrinth	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek laburinthos, of obscure origin
labyrinth	1.
	syl	lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a mazelike network of tunnels, chambers, or paths, either natural or man-made. Compare { {maze} (sense 1).}
labyrinth	2.
	syl	lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	def	any complex or confusing system of streets, passages, etc.
labyrinth	3.
	syl	lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex or intricate situation.
labyrinth	4.a.
	syl	lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	def	any system of interconnecting cavities, esp. those comprising the internal ear.
labyrinth	4.b.
	syl	lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {internal ear}.
labyrinth	5.
	syl	lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an enclosure behind a high-performance loudspeaker, consist?!ing of a series of air chambers designed to absorb unwanted sound waves.
Labyrinth	0.
	syl	Lab:y+rinth
	pron	<1l@b*rinT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a huge maze construct?!ed for King Minos in Crete by Daedalus to contain the Minotaur.
labyrinth fish	0.
	syl	lab:y+rinth fish
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical freshwater spiny-finned fish of the family of SE Asia and Africa, having a lunglike respiratory organ. See also {anabantid}.
labyrinthian	infl
	head	labyrinthine
	or	labyrinthic
	syl	lab:y+rin+thi:an
	pron	<2l@b*1rinTi*n>
	pos	adj.
labyrinthic	infl
	head	labyrinthine
	or	labyrinthian
	syl	lab:y+rin+thic
	pron	<2l@b*1rinTik>
	pos	adj.
labyrinthine	1.
	syl	lab:y+rin+thine
	pron	<2l@b*1rinTIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a labyrinth.
labyrinthine	2.
	syl	lab:y+rin+thine
	pron	<2l@b*1rinTIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a labyrinth in complexity.
labyrinthically	sub
	head	labyrinthine
	syl	lab:y+1rin+thi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
labyrinthodont	ety	C19: from Greek laburinthos #7labyrinth+ -#7odont 
labyrinthodont	0.
	syl	lab:y+rinth:o+dont
	pron	<2l@bi1rinT*2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive am?!phibians of the order of late Devonian to Triassic times, having teeth with much-folded dentine.
lac	ety	C16: from Dutch lak or French laque, from Hindi l*_akh resin, ultimately from Sanskrit l*_aksh*_a 
lac	H1.0.
	syl	lac
	pron	<l@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a resinous substance secreted by certain lac insects, used in the manufacture of shellac.
lac	H2.0.
	syl	lac
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lakh}.
LAC	0.
	syl	L.A.C.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	leading aircraftman.
Minicoy	infl
	head	Laccadive
	syl	Mi+ni+coy
	pron	<1l@k*div>, <1mini2kci>, <2^m*n1dEvE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
and Amindivi Islands	infl
	head	Laccadive
	syl	and A:min+di+vi Is+lands
	pron	<1l@k*div>, <1mini2kci>, <2^m*n1dEvE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Laccadive	0.
	syl	Lac+ca+dive
	pron	<1l@k*div>, <1mini2kci>, <2^m*n1dEvE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name (until 1973) of the {Lakshadweep Islands}.
laccolith	ety	C19: from Greek lakkos cistern +-#7lith 
laccolite	alt
	head	laccolith
	or	laccolith
	syl	lac+co+lite
	pron	<1l@k*2lIt>
	pos	n.
laccolith	0.
	or	laccolite
	syl	lac+co+lith
	pron	<1l@k*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a dome of igneous rock between two layers of older sedimentary rock: formed by the intrusion of magma, forcing the overlying strata into a dome.
laccolithic	sub
	head	laccolith
	or	laccolitic
	syl	lac+co+1lith+ic
	pron	<2l@k*1litik>
	pos	adj.
laccolitic	sub
	head	laccolith
	or	laccolithic
	syl	lac+co+lit+ic
	pron	<2l@k*1litik>
	pos	adj.
lace	ety	C13 las, from Old French laz, from Latin laqueus noose
lace	1.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a delicate decorative fabric made from cotton, silk, etc., woven in an open web of different symmetrical patterns and figures.
lace	2.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord or string drawn through holes or eyelets or around hooks to fasten a shoe or garment.
lace	3.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamental braid often used on military uniforms, etc.
lace	4.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a dash of spirits added to a beverage.
lace	5.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten (shoes, etc.) with a lace.
lace	6.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw (a cord or thread) through holes, eyes, etc., as when tying shoes.
lace	7.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compress the waist of (someone), as with a corset.
lace	8.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add a dash of spirits to (a beverage).
lace	9.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive and foll. by with
	def	to streak or mark with lines or colours.
	exam	1	the sky was laced with red.
lace	10.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intertwine; interlace.
lace	11.
	syl	lace
	pron	<lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give a sound beating to.
lacelike	sub
	head	lace
	syl	lace+2like
	pos	adj.
lacer	sub
	head	lace
	syl	lac+er
	pos	n.
Lacedaemon	0.
	syl	Lac+e:dae+mon
	pron	<2l@si1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Sparta} or {Laconia}.
Lacedaemonian	0.
	syl	Lac+e:dae+mo+ni:an
	pron	<2l@sidi1m*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {Spartan}.
lace into	0.
	syl	lace in:to
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	prep
	def	to attack violently, either verbally or physically.
lacerant	0.
	syl	lac+er+ant
	pron	<1l@s*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	painfully distressing; harrowing.
lacerate	ety	C16: from Latin lacer*_are to tear, from lacer mangled
lacerate	1.
	syl	lac+er+ate
	pron	<1l@s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear (the flesh, etc.) jaggedly.
lacerate	2.
	syl	lac+er+ate
	pron	<1l@s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hurt or harrow (the feelings, etc.).
lacerate	3.
	syl	lac+er+ate
	pron	<1l@s*2rAt>, <-rit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	having edges that are jagged or torn; lacerated.
	exam	1	lacerate leaves.
lacerable	sub
	head	lacerate
	syl	lac+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
lacerability	sub
	head	lacerate
	syl	lac+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
lacerative	sub
	head	lacerate
	syl	lac+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
Lacerta	ety	Latin: lizard
Lacertae	infl
	head	Lacerta
	syl	La+cer+tae
	pron	<l*1sR:tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Lacerta	0.
	syl	La+cer+ta
	pron	<l*1sR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the N hemisphere, part of which is crossed by the Milky Way, lying between Cygnus and An?!dromeda.
lacertilian	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin lacerta lizard
lacertilian	1.
	syl	lac+er+til+i:an
	pron	<2l@s*1tili*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any reptile of the suborder (lizards).
lacertilian	2.
	syl	lac+er+til+i:an
	pron	<2l@s*1tili*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
lace up	1.
	syl	lace up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tighten or fasten (clothes or footwear) with laces. {~} {lace-up}.
lace up	2.
	syl	lace up
	pos	vb.
	usage	of footwear
	def	to be fastened with laces. {~}
lace up	3.
	syl	lace up
	pos	vb.
	def	a lace-up shoe or boot.
lacewing	0.
	syl	lace+wing
	pron	<1lAs2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various neuropterous insects, esp. any of the families ({green lacewings}) and ({brown lacewings}) , having lacy wings and preying on aphids and similar pests.
laches	ety	C14 lachesse, via Old French lasche slack, from Latin laxus #7lax 
laches	0.
	syl	lach+es
	pron	<1l@Ciz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	negligence or unreasonable delay in pursuing a legal remedy.
Lachesis	ety	via Latin from Greek, from lakhesis destiny, from lakhein to befall by lot
Lachesis	0.
	syl	Lach:e:sis
	pron	<1l@kisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Fates.
Lachlan	ety	named after Lachlan Macquarie, governor of New South Wales (1809-21
Lachlan	0.
	syl	Lach+lan
	pron	<1lokl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Australia, rising in central New South Wales and flowing northwest then southwest to the Murrumbidgee River. Length: about 1450km (900 miles).
lachryma Christi	ety	C17: from Latin: Christ's tear
lachryma Christi	0.
	syl	lach+ry+ma Chris+ti
	pron	<1l@kr*m*> <1kristi>
	pos	n.
	def	a red or white wine from the bay of Naples in S Italy.
lachrymal	0.
	syl	lach+ry+mal
	pron	<1l@krim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {lacrimal}.
lachrymator	0.
	syl	lach+ry+ma+tor
	pron	<1l@kri2mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lacrimator}.
lachrymatories	infl
	head	lachrymatory
	syl	lach+ry+ma+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lachrymatory	1.
	syl	lach+ry+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1l@krim*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small vessel found in ancient tombs, formerly thought to hold the tears of mourn?!ers.
lachrymatory	2.
	syl	lach+ry+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1l@krim*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {lacrimatory}.
lachrymose	1.
	syl	lach+ry+mose
	pron	<1l@kri2m*us>, <-2m*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to weeping; tearful.
lachrymose	2.
	syl	lach+ry+mose
	pron	<1l@kri2m*us>, <-2m*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	mournful; sad.
lachrymosely	sub
	head	lachrymose
	syl	lach+ry+2mose+ly
	pos	adv.
lachrymosity	sub
	head	lachrymose
	syl	lach+ry+mos+i:ty
	pron	<2l@kri1mositi>
	pos	n.
lacing	1.
	syl	lac+ing
	pron	<1lAsiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a course of bricks, stone, etc., for strengthening a rubble or flint wall.
lacing	2.
	syl	lac+ing
	pron	<1lAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {lace} (senses 2-4).}
lacing	3.
	syl	lac+ing
	pron	<1lAsiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a severe beating (esp. in the phrase {give someone a lacing}) .
laciniate	ety	C17: from Latin lacinia flap
laciniated	alt
	head	laciniate
	or	laciniate
	syl	la+cin:i+at+ed
	pos	adj.
laciniate	1.
	or	laciniated
	syl	la+cin:i+ate
	pron	<l*1sini2At>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	jagged.
	exam	1	a laciniate leaf.
laciniate	2.
	or	laciniated
	syl	la+cin:i+ate
	pron	<l*1sini2At>, <-it>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a fringe.
laciniation	sub
	head	laciniate
	syl	la+2cin:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
lac insect	0.
	syl	lac in+sect
	pron	<l@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various homopterous insects of the family esp. of India, the females of which secrete lac.
lack	ety	C12: related to Middle Dutch laken to be wanting
lack	1.
	syl	lack
	pron	<l@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an insufficiency, shortage, or absence of something required or desired.
lack	2.
	syl	lack
	pron	<l@k>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is required but is absent or in short supply.
lack	3.
	syl	lack
	pron	<l@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or for
	def	to be deficient (in) or have need (of).
	exam	1	to lack purpose.
lackadaisical	ety	C18: from earlier lackadaisy, extended form of #7lackaday 
lackadaisical	1.
	syl	lack:a+dai+si+cal
	pron	<2l@k*1dAzikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking vitality and purpose.
lackadaisical	2.
	syl	lack:a+dai+si+cal
	pron	<2l@k*1dAzikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lazy or idle, esp. in a dreamy way.
lackadaisically	sub
	head	lackadaisical
	syl	lack:a+1dai+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lackadaisicalness	sub
	head	lackadaisical
	syl	lack:a+1dai+si+cal+ness
	pos	n.
lackaday	ety	C17: from alack the day 
lackaday	0.
	syl	lack:a+day
	pron	<1l@k*2dA>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {alas}.
lacker	0.
	syl	lack+er
	pron	<1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lacquer}.
lackey	ety	C16: via French laquais, from Old French, perhaps from Catalan lacayo, alacayo; perhaps related to #7alcalde 
lackey	1.
	syl	lack+ey
	pron	<1l@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a servile follower; hanger-on.
lackey	2.
	syl	lack+ey
	pron	<1l@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a liveried male servant or valet.
lackey	3.
	syl	lack+ey
	pron	<1l@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is treated like a servant.
lackey	4.
	syl	lack+ey
	pron	<1l@ki>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to act as a lackey (to).
lackey	xref
	syl	lack+ey
	pron	<1l@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (rare): {lac+quey}.
lackluster	alt
	head	lacklustre
	or	lacklustre
	syl	lack+lus:ter
	pron	<1l@k2l^st*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
lacklustre	0.
	or	lackluster
	syl	lack+lus:tre
	pron	<1l@k2l^st*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking force, brilliance, or vitality.
Pierre Choderlos de	infl
	head	Laclos
	syl	Pierre Cho:der:los de
	pron	<pje:r> <Scder1lo> <d*>
	pos	n.
Laclos	0.
	syl	La:clos
	pron	French <la1klo>
	pos	n.
	def	1741-1803, French soldier and writer, noted for his novel in epistolary form (1782).
Laconia	0.
	syl	La+co+ni:a
	pron	<l*1k*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of S Greece, in the SE Peloponnese, of which Sparta was the capital: corresponds to the present-day department of Lakonia.
Laconian	sub
	head	Laconia
	syl	La+1co+ni:an
	pos	n. adj.
laconic	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek Lak*_onikos, from Lak*_on Laconian, Spartan; referring to the Spartans' terseness of speech
laconical	alt
	head	laconic
	or	laconic
	syl	la+con:i+cal
	pos	adj.
laconic	0.
	or	laconical
	syl	la+con+ic
	pron	<l*1konik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's speech
	def	using few words; terse.
laconically	sub
	head	laconic
	syl	la+1con:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
laconicism	alt
	head	laconism
	or	laconism
	syl	la+con:i+cism
	pron	<l*1koni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
laconism	1.
	or	laconicism
	syl	lac:o+nism
	pron	<1l@k*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	economy of expression.
laconism	2.
	or	laconicism
	syl	lac:o+nism
	pron	<1l@k*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a terse saying.
La Coruna	0.
	syl	La Co+ru+?~na
	qual	Spanish
	def	la ko#!ru$ja) a port in NW Spain, on the Atlantic: point of departure for the Spanish Armada (1588); site of the defeat of the French by the English under Sir John Moore in the Peninsular War (1809). Pop.: 189654 (1970). English name: {Corunna}.
lacquer	ety	C16: from obsolete French lacre sealing wax, from Portuguese laca #7lac %1
lacquer	1.
	syl	lac+quer
	pron	<1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard glossy coating made by dissolving cellulose derivatives or natural resins in a volatile solvent.
lacquer	2.
	syl	lac+quer
	pron	<1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a black resinous substance, obtained from certain trees, used to give a hard glossy finish to wooden furniture.
lacquer tree	3.
	head	lacquer
	syl	lacquer tree.
	def	Also called: {varnish tree}. an E Asian anacardiaceous tree, whose stem yields a toxic exudation from which black lacquer is obtained.
lacquer	4.
	syl	lac+quer
	pron	<1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hair lacquer}. a mixture of shellac and alcohol for spraying onto the hair to hold a style in place. $D. decorative objects coated with such lacquer, often inlaid.
lacquerer	sub
	head	lacquer
	syl	lac+quer+er
	pos	n.
lachrymal	infl
	head	lacrimal
	or	lacrymal
	syl	lach+ry+mal
	pron	<1l@krim*l>
	pos	adj.
lacrymal	infl
	head	lacrimal
	or	lachrymal
	syl	lac+ry+mal
	pron	<1l@krim*l>
	pos	adj.
lacrimal	0.
	syl	lac+ri+mal
	pron	<1l@krim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tears or to the glands that secrete tears.
lacrimal duct	0.
	syl	lac+ri+mal duct
	pos	n.
	def	a short tube in the inner corner of the eyelid through which tears drain into the nose. Nontechnical name: {tear duct}.
lacrimal gland	0.
	syl	lac+ri+mal gland
	pos	n.
	def	the compound gland that secretes tears and lubricates the surface of the eye and the conjunctiva of the eyelid.
lacrimation	0.
	syl	lac+ri+ma+tion
	pron	<2l@kri1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the secretion of tears.
lachrymator	infl
	head	lacrimator
	or	lacrymator
	syl	lach+ry+ma+tor
	pron	<1l@kri2mAt*>
	pos	n.
lacrymator	infl
	head	lacrimator
	or	lachrymator
	syl	lac+ry+ma+tor
	pron	<1l@kri2mAt*>
	pos	n.
lacrimator	0.
	syl	lac+ri+ma+tor
	pron	<1l@kri2mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance causing an increase in the flow of tears. See {tear gas}.
lachrymatory	infl
	head	lacrimatory
	or	lacrymatory
	syl	lach+ry+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1l@krim*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
lacrymatory	infl
	head	lacrimatory
	or	lachrymatory
	syl	lac+ry+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1l@krim*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
lacrimatory	0.
	syl	lac+ri+ma+to:ry
	pron	<1l@krim*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, causing, or producing tears.
lacrosse	ety	C19: Canadian French: the hooked stick
lacrosse	0.
	syl	la+crosse
	pron	<l*1kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball game invented by American Indians, now played by two teams who try to propel a ball into each other's goal by means of long-handled rackets (crosses).
lactalbumin	ety	C19: from #7lacto -#7+albumin 
lactalbumin	0.
	syl	lac+tal+bu+min
	pron	<l@k1t@lbjumin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein occurring in milk that contains all the amino acids essential to man. See also {caseinogen}.
lactam	ety	C20: from #7lact (#7one) #7+am (#7ide) 
lactam	0.
	syl	lac+tam
	pron	<1l@kt@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a group of inner amides, derived from amino acids, having the characteristic group -CONH-.
lactary	ety	C17: from Latin lact*_arius, from lact-, lac milk
lactary	0.
	syl	lac+ta+ry
	pron	<1l@kt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to milk.
lactase	ety	C20: from #7lacto -#7+ -#7ase 
lactase	0.
	syl	lac+tase
	pron	<1l@ktAs>, <-tAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse lactose to glucose and galactose.
lactate	ety	C18: from #7lacto -#7+ -#7ate %1
lactate	H1.0.
	syl	lac+tate
	pron	<1l@ktAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an ester or salt of lactic acid.
lactate	H2.0.
	syl	lac+tate
	pron	<1l@ktAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of mammals
	def	to produce or secrete milk.
lactation	1.
	syl	lac+ta+tion
	pron	<l@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the secretion of milk from the mammary glands after parturition.
lactation	2.
	syl	lac+ta+tion
	pron	<l@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which milk is secreted.
lactational	sub
	head	lactation
	syl	lac+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
lactationally	sub
	head	lactation
	syl	lac+1ta+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
lacteal	ety	C17: from Latin lacteus of milk, from lac milk
lacteal	1.
	syl	lac+te:al
	pron	<1l@kti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling milk.
lacteal	2.
	syl	lac+te:al
	pron	<1l@kti*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of lymphatic vessels
	def	conveying or containing chyle.
lacteal	3.
	syl	lac+te:al
	pron	<1l@kti*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the lymphatic vessels conveying chyle from the small intestine to the thoracic duct.
lacteally	sub
	head	lacteal
	syl	lac+te:al+ly
	pos	adv.
lactescent	ety	C18: from Latin lactesc*_ens, from lactesc*_ere to become milky, from lact-, lac milk
lactescent	1.
	syl	lac+tes+cent
	pron	<l@k1tesNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and certain insects
	def	secreting a milky fluid.
lactescent	2.
	syl	lac+tes+cent
	pron	<l@k1tesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	milky or becoming milky.
lactescence	sub
	head	lactescent
	syl	lac+1tes+cence
	pos	n.
lactic	ety	C18: from Latin lact-, lac milk
lactic	0.
	syl	lac+tic
	pron	<1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or derived from milk.
lactic acid	0.
	syl	lac+tic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless syrupy carboxylic acid found in sour milk and many fruits and used as a preservative for foodstuffs and for making pharmaceuticals and adhesives. Formula: CH\3CH(OH)COOH.
lactiferous	ety	C17: from Latin lactifer, from lact-, lac milk
lactiferous	1.
	syl	lac+tif+er+ous
	pron	<l@k1tif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing, conveying, or secreting milk or a milky fluid.
	exam	1	lactiferous ducts.
lactiferous	2.
	syl	lac+tif+er+ous
	pron	<l@k1tif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for {laticiferous}.
lactiferousness	sub
	head	lactiferous
	syl	lac+1tif+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
lacto-	ety	from Latin lact-, lac milk
lactobacilli	infl
	head	lactobacillus
	syl	lac+to+ba+cil+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lactobacillus	0.
	syl	lac+to+ba+cil+lus
	pron	<2l@kt*ub*1sil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any Gram-positive rod-shaped bacterium of the genus which ferments carbohydrates: family
lactoflavin	0.
	syl	lac+to+fla+vin
	pron	<2l@kt*u1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {riboflavin}.
lactogenic	0.
	syl	lac+to+gen+ic
	pron	<2l@kt*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing lactation.
	exam	1	lactogenic hormone.
lactometer	0.
	syl	lac+tom+e:ter
	pron	<l@k1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrometer used to measure the relative density of milk and thus determine its quality. Also called: {galactometer}.
lactone	0.
	syl	lac+tone
	pron	<1l@kt*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds formed from hydroxy acids and containing the group -C(CO)OC-, where the carbon atoms are part of a ring.
lactonic	sub
	head	lactone
	syl	lac+ton+ic
	pron	<l@k1tonik>
	pos	adj.
lactoprotein	0.
	syl	lac+to+pro+tein
	pron	<2l@kt*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any protein, such as lact?!albumin or caseinogen, that is present in milk.
lactoscope	0.
	syl	lac+to+scope
	pron	<1l@kt*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the amount of cream in milk.
lactose	0.
	syl	lac+tose
	pron	<1l@kt*us>, <-t*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline disaccharide occurring in milk and used in the manufacture of pharma?!ceuticals and baby foods. Formula: C\1\2H\2\2O\1\1. Also called: {milk sugar}.
La Cumbre	0.
	syl	La Cum+bre
	pron	<l*> <1ku:mbrA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Uspallata Pass}.
lacuna	ety	C17: from Latin lac*_una pool, cavity, from lacus lake
lacunae	infl
	head	lacuna
	or	lacunas
	syl	la+cu+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lacunas	infl
	head	lacuna
	or	lacunae
	syl	la+cu+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lacuna	1.
	syl	la+cu+na
	pron	<l*1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap or space, esp. in a book or manuscript.
lacuna	2.
	syl	la+cu+na
	pron	<l*1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a cavity or depression, such as any of the spaces in the matrix of bone.
lacuna	3.
	syl	la+cu+na
	pron	<l*1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {coffer} (sense 3).}
lacunose	sub
	head	lacuna
	syl	la+1cu+nose
	pos	adj.
lacunal	sub
	head	lacuna
	or	lacunary
	syl	la+1cu+nal
	pos	adj.
lacunary	sub
	head	lacuna
	or	lacunal
	syl	la+1cu+nar:y
	pos	adj.
lacunosity	sub
	head	lacuna
	syl	lac:u:nos+i:ty
	pron	<2l@kju1nositi>
	pos	n.
lacunar	ety	C17: from Latin lac*_unar panelled ceiling, from lac*_una cavity; see #7lacuna 
lacunars	infl
	head	lacunar
	or	lacunaria
	syl	la+cu+nars
	pron	<2l@kju1ne*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lacunaria	infl
	head	lacunar
	or	lacunars
	syl	la+cu+nar:i:a
	pron	<2l@kju1ne*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lacunar	1.
	syl	la+cu+nar
	pron	<l*1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lequear}. a ceiling, soffit, or vault having coffers.
lacunar	2.
	syl	la+cu+nar
	pron	<l*1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {coffer} (sense 3).}
lacunar	3.
	syl	la+cu+nar
	pron	<l*1kju:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing a lacuna or lacunas.
lacustrine	ety	C19: from Italian lacustre, from Latin lacus lake
lacustrine	1.
	syl	la+cus+trine
	pron	<l*1k^strIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to lakes.
lacustrine	2.
	syl	la+cus+trine
	pron	<l*1k^strIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	living or growing in or on the shores of a lake.
LACW	0.
	syl	L.A.C.W.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	leading aircraftwoman.
lacier	infl
	head	lacy
	syl	lac:i+er
	pos	adj.
laciest	infl
	head	lacy
	syl	lac:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lacy	0.
	syl	lac:y
	pron	<1lAsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or resembling lace.
lacily	sub
	head	lacy
	syl	lac:i+ly
	pos	adv.
laciness	sub
	head	lacy
	syl	lac:i+ness
	pos	n.
lad	ety	C13 ladde; perhaps of Scandinavian origin
lad	1.
	syl	lad
	pron	<l@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy or young man.
lad	2.
	syl	lad
	pron	<l@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a familiar form of address for any male.
lad	3.
	syl	lad
	pron	<l@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a boy or man who looks after horses.
ladanum	0.
	syl	la+da+num
	pron	<1l@d*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {labdanum}.
ladder	ety	Old English hl*_@adder; related to Old High German leitara
ladder	1.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable framework of wood, metal, rope, etc., in the form of two long parallel members connected by several parallel rungs or steps fixed to them at right angles, for climbing up or down.
ladder	2.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any hierarchy conceived of as having a series of ascending stages, levels, etc.
	exam	1	the social ladder.
ladder	3.a.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a ladder.
ladder	3.b.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	ladder stitch.
ladder	4.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {run}. a line of connected stitches that have come undone in knitted material, esp. stockings.
ladder	5.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {ladder tournament}.
ladder	6.
	syl	lad+der
	pron	<1l@d*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to cause a line of interconnected stitches in (stockings, etc.) to undo, as by snagging, or (of a stocking) to come undone in this way.
ladder back	0.
	syl	lad+der back
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chair in which the back is constructed of horizontal slats between two uprights.
ladder tournament	0.
	syl	lad+der tourn:a+ment
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ladder}. a tournament in a sport or game in which each contestant in a list attempts to defeat and displace the contestant above him.
laddie	0.
	syl	lad+die
	pron	<1l@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a familiar term for a male, esp. a young man; lad.
lade	ety	Old English hladen to load; related to Dutch laden 
lades	infl
	head	lade
	syl	lades
	pos	vb.
lading	infl
	head	lade
	syl	lad+ing
	pos	vb.
laded	infl
	head	lade
	syl	lad+ed
	pos	vb.
laden	infl
	head	lade
	or	laded
	syl	lad+en
	pos	vb.
laded	infl
	head	lade
	or	laden
	syl	lad+ed.
	pos	vb.
lade	1.
	syl	lade
	pron	<lAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put cargo or freight on board (a ship, etc.) or (of a ship, etc.) to take on cargo or freight.
lade	2.
	syl	lade
	pron	<lAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive and foll. by with
	def	to burden or oppress.
lade	3.
	syl	lade
	pron	<lAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive and foll. by with
	def	to fill or load.
lade	4.
	syl	lade
	pron	<lAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (liquid) with or as if with a ladle.
lader	sub
	head	lade
	syl	lad+er
	pos	n.
laden	1.
	syl	lad+en
	pron	<1lAdN>
	def	a past participle of {lade}.
laden	2.
	syl	lad+en
	pron	<1lAdN>
	pos	adj.
	def	weighed down with a load; loaded.
laden	3.
	syl	lad+en
	pron	<1lAdN>
	pos	adj.
	def	encumbered; burdened.
la-di-da	ety	C19: mockingly imitative of affected speech
lah-di-dah	infl
	head	la-di-da
	or	la-de-da
	syl	lah-di-dah
	pron	<2la:dE1da:>
	pos	adj.
la-de-da	infl
	head	la-di-da
	or	lah-di-dah
	syl	la-de-da
	pron	<2la:dE1da:>
	pos	adj.
la-di-da	1.
	syl	la-di-da
	pron	<2la:dE1da:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	affecting exaggeratedly genteel manners or speech. {~}
la-di-da	2.
	syl	la-di-da
	pron	<2la:dE1da:>
	pos	adj.
	def	a la-di-da person.
ladies' room	alt
	head	ladies
	or	ladies
	syl	la+dies' room
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
ladies	0.
	or	ladies' room
	syl	la+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a women's public lavatory.
ladies' fingers	0.
	syl	la+dies' fin+gers
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	another name for {kidney vetch}.
ladies' gallery	0.
	syl	la+dies' gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a gallery in the old House of Commons set aside for women spectators.
lady's man	alt
	head	ladies' man
	or	ladies' man
	syl	la:dy's man
	pos	n.
ladies' man	0.
	or	lady's man
	syl	la+dies' man
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is fond of, attentive to, and successful with women.
ladies-tresses	0.
	syl	la:dies-tress:es
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lady's-tresses}.
Ladin	ety	C19: from Italian ladino, from Latin lat*_inus Latin
Ladin	0.
	syl	La+din
	pron	<l@1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Rhaetian dialect spoken in parts of South Tyrol. Compare {Friulian, Romansch}.
lading	0.
	syl	lad+ing
	pron	<1lAdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a load; cargo; freight.
ladino	ety	C20: perhaps from Italian ladino (see #7Ladin) , referring to a person or thing from the Italian-speaking area of Switzerland, where the clover is grown
ladinos	infl
	head	ladino
	syl	la+di+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ladino	0.
	syl	la+di+no
	pron	<l*1dEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian variety of white clover grown as a forage crop in North America.
Ladino	ety	from Spanish: Latin
Ladino	0.
	syl	La+di+no
	pron	<l*1dEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Judaeo-Spanish, Judezmo}. a language of Sephardic Jews, based on Spanish with some Hebrew elements and usually written in Hebrew characters.
Ladislas	alt
	head	Ladislaus I
	or	Ladislaus I
	syl	Lad:is:las
	pron	<1l@dis2l@s>
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	Ladislaus I
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Ladislaus I	0.
	or	Ladislas
	syl	Lad:is:laus I
	pron	<1l@dis2lc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	1040-95, king of Hungary (1077-95). He extended his country's boundaries and suppressed paganism. Feast day: June 27.
ladle	ety	Old English hl@adel, from hladan to draw out
ladle	1.
	syl	la+dle
	pron	<1lAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-handled spoon having a deep bowl for serving or transferring liquids.
	exam	1	a soup ladle.
ladle	2.
	syl	la+dle
	pron	<1lAdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bucket-shaped container for transferring molten metal.
ladle	3.
	syl	la+dle
	pron	<1lAdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to lift or serve out with or as if with a ladle.
ladleful	sub
	head	ladle
	syl	la:dle+2ful
	pos	n.
ladler	sub
	head	ladle
	syl	la+dler
	pos	n.
ladle out	0.
	syl	la+dle out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to distribute (money, gifts, etc.) generously.
Lake	infl
	head	Ladoga
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Ladoga	0.
	syl	La+do+ga
	pron	Russian <1lad*g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the NW Soviet Union, in the N Leningrad Region and the SW Karelian ASSR: the largest lake in Europe; drains through the River Neva into the Gulf of Finland. Area: about 18000 sq. km (7000 sq. miles). Russian name: {La+dozh+sko+ye O@.ze+ro} (#!lad$$#ssk$$j$$ #!@$z$Ir$$).
Ladrone Islands	0.
	syl	La+drone Is+lands
	pron	<l*1dr*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name (1521-1668) of the {Mariana Islands}.
lad's love	0.
	syl	lad's love
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {southernwood}.
lady	ety	Old English hl*_@afd*_ige, from hl*_af bread+ d*_ige kneader, related to d*_ah dough
ladies	infl
	head	lady
	syl	la:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lady	1.
	syl	la:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman regarded as having the characteristics of a good family and high social position; female counterpart of { {gentleman} (sense 1).}
lady	2.a.
	syl	la:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a polite name for a woman.
lady	2.b.
	syl	la:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lady doctor.
lady	3.
	syl	la:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {wife}.
lady of the house	4.
	head	lady
	syl	lady of the house.
	def	the female head of the household.
lady	5.
	syl	la:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a woman with proprietary rights and authority, as over a manor. Compare { {lord} (sense 3).}
Ladies	infl
	head	Lady
	syl	La:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lady	1.
	syl	La:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a title of honour borne by various classes of women of the peerage.
my lady	2.
	head	Lady
	syl	my lady.
	def	a term of address to holders of the title Lady, used esp. by servants.
Our Lady	3.
	head	Lady
	syl	Our Lady.
	def	a title of the Virgin Mary.
Lady	4.
	syl	La:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an allegorical prefix for the personifications of certain qualities.
	exam	1	Lady Luck.
Lady	5.
	syl	La:dy
	pron	<1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the term of address by which certain positions of respect are prefaced when held by women.
	exam	1	Lady Chairman.
ladybird	0.
	syl	la:dy+bird
	pron	<1lAdi2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small brightly coloured beetles of the family such as ({two-spotted ladybird}) , which has red elytra marked with black spots. Usual U.S. name: {ladybug}.
lady bountiful	ety	after a character in George Farquhar's play The Beaux' Stratagem (1707)
lady bountiful	0.
	syl	la:dy boun+ti+ful
	pos	n.
	def	an ostentatiously charitable woman.
Lady Chapel	0.
	syl	La:dy Chap+el
	pos	n.
	def	a chapel within a church or cathedral, dedicated to the Virgin Mary.
Lady Day	1.
	syl	La:dy Day
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Annunciation Day}. March 25, the feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary; one of the four quarter days in England, Wales and Ireland.
lady'sfinger	alt
	head	ladyfinger
	or	ladyfinger
	syl	la:dy's+fin:ger
	pos	n.
ladyfinger	0.
	or	lady'sfinger
	syl	la:dy+fin:ger
	pron	<1lAdi2fiGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small finger-shaped sponge cake.
ladify	alt
	head	ladyfy
	or	ladyfy
	syl	la+di+fy
	pron	<1lAdi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ladyfies	infl
	head	ladyfy
	syl	la+dy+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ladyfying	infl
	head	ladyfy
	syl	la+dy+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ladyfied	infl
	head	ladyfy
	syl	la+dy+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ladyfy	0.
	or	ladify
	syl	la+dy+fy
	pron	<1lAdi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a lady of (someone).
ladies-in-waiting	infl
	head	lady-in-waiting
	syl	la:dies-in-wait:ing.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lady-in-waiting	0.
	syl	la:dy-in-wait:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a lady of a royal household who attends a queen or princess.
lady-killer	0.
	syl	la:dy-kill:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man who is irresistibly fascinating to women.
lady-killing	sub
	head	lady-killer
	syl	la:dy-2kill:ing
	pos	n. adj.
ladylike	1.
	syl	la:dy+like
	pron	<1lAdi2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or befitting a lady.
ladylike	2.
	syl	la:dy+like
	pron	<1lAdi2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Deroga?!tory. of a man
	def	effeminate.
ladylikeness	sub
	head	ladylike
	syl	la:dy+2like+ness
	pos	n.
ladylove	0.
	syl	la:dy+love
	pron	<1lAdi2l^v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a beloved woman.
lady mayoress	0.
	syl	la:dy may+or+ess
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the wife of a lord mayor.
Lady of the Lake	0.
	syl	La:dy of the Lake
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	a mysterious supernatural being sometimes identified with {Vivian}.
lady's bedstraw	0.
	syl	la:dy's bed+straw
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rubiaceous plant, with clusters of small yellow flowers.
lady's finger	0.
	syl	la:dy's fin+ger
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bhindi}.
Ladyship	0.
	syl	La+dy+ship
	pron	<1lAdi2Sip>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by your or her
	def	a title used to address or refer to any peeress except a duchess.
lady's maid	0.
	syl	la:dy's maid
	pos	n.
	def	a maid who assists a woman in dressing.
lady's man	0.
	syl	la:dy's man
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ladies' man}.
lady's mantle	0.
	syl	la:dy's man+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rosaceous plants of the N temperate genus having small green flowers.
Ladysmith	0.
	syl	La+dy+smith
	pron	<1lAdi2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E South Africa, in W Natal: besieged by Boers for four months (1899-1900) during the Boer War. Pop.: 37700 (1970).
ladysnow	0.
	syl	la:dy+snow
	pron	<1lAdi2sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {cocaine}.
lady's-slipper	0.
	syl	la:dy's-slip:per
	pos	n.
	def	any of various orchids of the Eurasian genus esp. having reddish or purple flowers. See also {moccasin flower, cypripedium}.
lady's-smock	0.
	syl	la:dy's-smock
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate cruciferous plant, with white or rose-pink flowers. Also called: {cuckooflower}.
lady's-thumb	0.
	syl	la:dy's-thumb
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {red shank} (the plant).
ladies'-tresses	alt
	head	lady's-tresses
	or	lady's-tresses
	syl	la:dies'-tress:es
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
lady's-tresses	0.
	or	ladies'-tresses
	syl	la:dy's-tress:es
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	any of various orchids of the genus having spikes of small white fragrant flowers.
Ren'e Th'eophile Hyacinthe	infl
	head	Laennec
	syl	Re:n*'e Th*'e:o:phile Hya:cinthe
	pron	<r*nA> <tAcfil> <ja1s?~e:t>
	pos	n.
Laennec	0.
	syl	La:*"en:nec
	pron	French <lae1nek>
	pos	n.
	def	1781-1826, French physician, who invented the stethoscope.
Laertes	0.
	syl	La:er:tes
	pron	<lA1R:tEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the father of Odysseus.
laevo-	ety	from Latin laevus left
levo-	alt
	head	laevo-
	or	laevo-
	syl	le:vo-
	qual	U.S.
laevo-	0.
	or	levo-
	syl	lae:vo-
	exam	1	combining form.
laevo-	1.
	or	levo-
	syl	lae:vo-
	def	on or towards the left.
	exam	1	laevorotatory.
laevo-	2.
	or	levo-
	syl	lae:vo-
	usage	in chemistry
	def	denoting a laevorotatory compound.
	exam	1	laevulose.
laevogyrate	0.
	syl	lae+vo+gy+rate
	pron	<2lEv*u1JIrAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {laevorotatory}.
laevorotation	1.
	syl	lae+vo+?!ro+ta+tion
	pron	<2lEv*ur*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotation to the left.
laevorotation	2.
	syl	lae+vo+?!ro+ta+tion
	pron	<2lEv*ur*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an anticlockwise rotation of the plane of polarization of plane-polarized light as a result of its passage through a crystal, liquid, or solution.
laevorotation	xref
	syl	lae+vo+?!ro+ta+tion
	pron	<2lEv*ur*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {dextrorotation}.
laevorotary	alt
	head	laevorotatory
	or	laevorotatory
	syl	lae+vo+ro+ta+ry
	pos	adj.
laevorotatory	0.
	or	laevorotary
	syl	lae+vo+ro+ta+to:ry
	pron	<2lEv*u1r*ut*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, having, or causing laevorotation. Also: {laevogyrate}.
laevulin	ety	C19: from #7laevulose+ -#7in 
laevulin	0.
	syl	laev:u+lin
	pron	<1levjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysaccharide occurring in the tubers of certain helianthus plants.
laevulose	ety	C19: from #7laevo -#7+ -#7ule+ -#7ose %2
laevulose	0.
	syl	laev:u+lose
	pron	<1levju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fructose}.
La Fayette	alt
	head	Lafayette
	or	Lafayette
	syl	La Fa:yette
	pron	French <lafa1jet>
	pos	n.
La Fontaine	0.
	syl	La Fon:taine
	qual	French
	def	la f?~@$#!t$en) {Jean de} (#f?~a d$$). 1621-95, French poet, famous for his (1668-94).
Jules	infl
	head	Laforgue
	syl	Jules
	pron	<Zyl>
	pos	n.
Laforgue	0.
	syl	La:forgue
	pron	French <la1fcrg>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-87, French symbolist poet. An originator of free verse, his influence on modern poetry was considerable.
lag	ety	C16: of obscure origin
lags	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lags
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lagging	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lagged	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lag	H1.1.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by behind
	def	to hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.
lag	H1.2.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall away in strength or intensity.
lag	H1.3.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to determine an order of play in certain games, as by rolling marbles towards a line or, in billiards, hitting cue balls up the table against the top cushion in an attempt to bring them back close to the headrail.
lag	H1.4.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or state of slowing down or falling behind.
lag	H1.5.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the interval of time between two events, esp. between an action and its effect.
lag	H1.6.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an act of lagging in a game, such as billiards.
lag	ety	C19: of unknown origin
lag	H2.1.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a convict or ex-convict (esp. in the phrase {old lag) }.
lag	H2.2.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a term of imprisonment.
lags	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lags
	pos	vb.
lagging	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lag+ging
	pos	vb.
lagged	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lagged.
	pos	vb.
lag	H2.3.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to arrest or put in prison.
lag	ety	C17: of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish lagg stave
lags	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lags
	pos	vb.
lagging	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lag+ging
	pos	vb.
lagged	infl
	head	lag
	syl	lagged.
	pos	vb.
lag	H3.1.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a pipe, cylinder, etc.) with lagging to prevent loss of heat.
lag	H3.2.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the insulating casing of a steam cylinder, boiler, etc.; lagging.
lag	H3.3.
	syl	lag
	pron	<l@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a stave or lath.
lagan	ety	C16: from Old French lagan, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse l*"ogn dragnet
ligan	alt
	head	lagan
	or	lagan
	syl	li+gan
	pron	<1lIgN>
	pos	n.
lagan	0.
	or	ligan
	syl	lag+an
	pron	<1l@gN>
	pos	n.
	def	goods or wreckage on the sea bed, sometimes attached to a buoy to permit recovery. Compare {flotsam, jetsam}.
Lag b'Omer	ety	Hebrew, literally: 33rd (day) of the Omer
Lag b'Omer	0.
	syl	Lag b'O:mer
	pron	Hebrew. <lag b*1cmer>, English <l@g 1b*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish holiday celebrated on the 18th day of Iyar.
lagena	ety	C19: Latin, a flask, from Greek lag*_enos 
lagena	1.
	syl	la+ge:na
	pron	<l*1JEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bottle with a narrow neck.
lagena	2.
	syl	la+ge:na
	pron	<l*1JEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outgrowth of the sacculus in the ear of fishes and amphibians, thought to be homologous to the cochlea of mammals.
lager	ety	C19: from German Lagerbier beer for storing, from Lager storehouse
lager	H1.0.
	syl	la+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-bodied effervescent beer, stored for varying periods before use.
lager	H2.0.
	syl	la+ger
	pron	<1la:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {laager}.
Par (Fabian)	infl
	head	Lagerkvist
	syl	P*"ar (Fabian)
	pron	<p@:r>
	pos	n.
Lagerkvist	0.
	syl	La:ger:kvist
	pron	Swedish <1la:g*rkvist>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1974, Swedish novelist and dramatist. His works include the novels (1944) and (1950): Nobel prize for literature 1951.
Selma	infl
	head	Lagerlof
	syl	Sel:ma
	pron	<1selma>
	pos	n.
Lagerlof	0.
	syl	La:ger:l*"of
	pron	Swedish <1la:g*r2l$o:v>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1940, Swedish novelist, noted esp. for her children's classic (1906-07): Nobel prize for literature 1909.
laggard	1.
	syl	lag+gard
	pron	<1l@g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lags behind.
laggard	2.
	syl	lag+gard
	pron	<1l@g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dawdler or straggler.
laggard	3.
	syl	lag+gard
	pron	<1l@g*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	sluggish, slow, or dawdling.
laggardly	sub
	head	laggard
	syl	lag+gard+ly
	pos	adv.
laggardness	sub
	head	laggard
	syl	lag+gard+ness
	pos	n.
lagging	1.
	syl	lag+ging
	pron	<1l@giG>
	pos	n.
	def	insulating material wrapped around pipes, boilers, etc., or laid in a roof loft, to prevent loss of heat.
lagging	2.
	syl	lag+ging
	pron	<1l@giG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of applying lagging.
lagging	3.
	syl	lag+ging
	pron	<1l@giG>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden frame used to support an arch during construction.
lagniappe	ety	C19: Louisiana French, from American Spanish la ?~napa, from Quechua y*'apa addition
lagnappe	alt
	head	lagniappe
	or	lagniappe
	syl	la+gnappe
	pron	<l@n1j@p>, <1l@nj@p>
	pos	n.
lagniappe	0.
	or	lagnappe
	syl	la+gniappe
	pron	<l@n1j@p>, <1l@nj@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S. dialect.
	def	a small gift, esp. one given to a customer who makes a purchase.
lagomorph	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek lag*_os hare; see -#7morph 
lagomorph	0.
	syl	lag:o+morph
	pron	<1l@g*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order having two pairs of upper incisors specialized for gnawing: includes pikas, rabbits, and hares.
lagomorphic	sub
	head	lagomorph
	or	lagomorphous
	syl	lag:o+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
lagomorphous	sub
	head	lagomorph
	or	lagomorphic
	syl	lag:o+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
lagoon	ety	C17: from Italian laguna, from Latin lac*_una pool; see #7lacuna 
lagune	alt
	head	lagoon
	or	lagoon
	syl	la+gune
	pron	<l*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
lagoon	1.
	or	lagune
	syl	la+goon
	pron	<l*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of water cut off from the open sea by coral reefs or sand bars.
lagoon	2.
	or	lagune
	syl	la+goon
	pron	<l*1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any small body of water, esp. one adjoining a larger one.
Lagoon Islands	0.
	syl	La+goon Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a former name of {Tuvala}.
Lagos	1.
	syl	La+gos
	pron	<1lAgos>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port and commercial capital of Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin: first settled as a native kingdom in 1630; ceded to Britain (1861); former capital of Nigeria until 1976 when replaced by Abuja; university (1962). Pop.: 1060848 (1975 est.).
Lagos	2.
	syl	La+gos
	pron	<1lAgos>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW Nigeria. Capital: Ikeja. Pop.: 1000000 (1976 est.). Area: 14712 sq. km (5679 sq. miles).
Lagrange	0.
	syl	La:grange
	pron	French <la1gr?~a:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	Comte {Jo@.seph Louis} (#foz$ef #!lwi). 1736-1813, French mathematician and astronomer, noted particularly for his work on harmonics, mechanics, and the calculus of variations.
La Granja	0.
	syl	La Gran+ja
	qual	Spanish
	def	la #!gra&n$xa) another name for {San Ildefonso}.
lag screw	ety	from #7lag %3; the screw was originally used to fasten barrel staves
lag screw	0.
	syl	lag screw
	pos	n.
	def	a woodscrew with a square head.
Lagting	ety	Norwegian, from lag law+ ting parliament
Lagthing	alt
	head	Lagting
	or	Lagting
	syl	Lag+thing
	pron	<1la:gtiG>
	pos	n.
Lagting	0.
	or	Lagthing
	syl	Lag+ting
	pron	<1la:gtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper chamber of the Norwegian parliament. See also {Storting, Odelsting}.
La Guayra	alt
	head	La Guaira
	or	La Guaira
	syl	La Guay+ra
La Guaira	0.
	or	La Guayra
	syl	La Guai+ra
	qual	Spanish
	def	la #!gwa$Ira) the chief seaport of Venezuela, on the Caribbean. Pop.: 20344 (1971).
Fiorello H (enry)	infl
	head	La Guardia
	syl	Fi:o:re:llo H (enry)
	pron	<2fi*1rel*u>
	pos	n.
La Guardia	0.
	syl	La Guar:di:a
	pron	<l*1gwa:di*>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1947, U.S. politician. As mayor of New York (1933-45), he organized slum-clearance and labour safeguard schemes and suppressed racketeering.
lah	ety	C14: see #7gamut 
lah	0.
	syl	lah
	pron	<la:>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in tonic solfa
	def	the sixth note of any major scale; submediant.
lah-di-dah	0.
	syl	lah-di-dah
	pron	<2la:dE1da:>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {la-di-da}.
Lahnda	0.
	syl	Lahn+da
	pron	<1la:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a language or group of dialects of Pakistan, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Punjabi.
La Hogue	0.
	syl	La Hogue
	qual	French
	def	la #!@$g) a roadstead off the NW coast of France: scene of the defeat of the French by the Dutch and English fleet (1692).
Lahore	1.
	syl	La+hore
	pron	<l*1hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Pakistan: capital of the former province of West Pakistan (1955-70); University of the Punjab (1882). Pop.: 2165372 (1972).
Lahore	2.
	syl	La+hore
	pron	<l*1hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of large domestic fancy pigeon having a black-and-white plumage.
Lahti	0.
	syl	Lah+ti
	pron	Finnish <1lahti>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Finland: site of the main Finnish radio and television stations; furniture industry. Pop.: 88844 (1970).
Laibach	0.
	syl	Lai+bach
	pron	<1lIbax>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Ljubljana}.
laic	ety	C15: from Late Latin l*_aicus #7lay %3
laic	1.
	syl	la:ic
	pron	<1lAik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or involving the laity; secular.
laic	2.
	syl	la:ic
	pron	<1lAik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a rare word for {layman}.
laically	sub
	head	laic
	syl	la:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
laicism	sub
	head	laic
	syl	la:i+cism
	pos	n.
laicise	alt
	head	laicize
	or	laicize
	syl	la:i+cise
	pron	<1lAi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
laicize	0.
	or	laicise
	syl	la:i+cize
	pron	<1lAi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw clerical or ecclesiastical character or status from (an institution, building, etc.).
laicization	sub
	head	laicize
	or	laicisation
	syl	la:i+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
laicisation	sub
	head	laicize
	or	laicization
	syl	la:i+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
laid	0.
	syl	laid
	pron	<lAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {lay%1}.
laid paper	0.
	syl	laid pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper with a regular mesh impressed upon it by the dandy roller on a paper-making machine. Compare {wove paper}.
laik	ety	C14: leiken, from Old Norse leika; related to Old English lacan to manoeuvre; compare #7lark %2
laik	1.
	syl	laik
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to play (a game, etc.).
laik	2.
	syl	laik
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to be on holiday, esp. to take a day off work.
laik	3.
	syl	laik
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to be unemployed.
lain	0.
	syl	lain
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {lie%2}.
R (onald) D (avid) 	infl
	head	Laing
	syl	R (onald) D (avid) .
	pos	n.
Laing	0.
	syl	Laing
	pron	<l@G>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1927, English psychiatrist; his best known books include (1960), (1967), and (1970).
lair	ety	Old English leger; related to #7lie %2 and Old High German leger bed
lair	1.
	syl	lair
	pron	<le*>
	pos	n.
	def	the resting place of a wild animal.
lair	2.
	syl	lair
	pron	<le*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place of seclusion or hiding.
lair	3.
	syl	lair
	pron	<le*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a wild animal
	def	to retreat to or rest in a lair.
lair	4.
	syl	lair
	pron	<le*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive or place (an animal) in a lair.
laird	ety	C15: Scottish variant of #7lord 
laird	0.
	syl	laird
	pron	<le*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a landowner, esp. of a large estate.
lairy	ety	C20: from #7leery 
lairier	infl
	head	lairy
	syl	lair:i+er
	pos	adj.
lairiest	infl
	head	lairy
	syl	lair:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lairy	0.
	syl	lair:y
	pron	<1le*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral
	def	gaudy or flashy.
laissez aller	ety	literally: let go
laisser aller	alt
	head	laissez aller
	or	laissez aller
	syl	lais+ser al+ler
	pron	French. <lesA> <a1lA>
	pos	n.
laissez aller	0.
	or	laisser aller
	syl	lais+sez al+ler
	pron	French. <lesA> <a1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of constraint; freedom.
laissez faire	ety	French, literally: let (them) act
laisser faire	alt
	head	laissez faire
	or	laissez faire
	syl	lais+ser faire
	pron	French. <lesA> <1fe:r>, English <2lesA> <1fe*>
	pos	n.
laissez faire	1.a.
	or	laisser faire
	syl	lais+sez faire
	pron	French. <lesA> <1fe:r>, English <2lesA> <1fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {individualism}. the doctrine of unrestricted freedom in commerce, esp. for private interests.
laissez faire	1.b.
	or	laisser faire
	syl	lais+sez faire
	pron	French. <lesA> <1fe:r>, English <2lesA> <1fe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a laissez-faire economy.
laissez faire	2.
	or	laisser faire
	syl	lais+sez faire
	pron	French. <lesA> <1fe:r>, English <2lesA> <1fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	indifference or noninterference, esp. in the affairs of others.
laissez-faireism	sub
	head	laissez faire
	or	laisser-faireism
	syl	lais:sez-1faire:ism
	pos	n.
laisser-faireism	sub
	head	laissez faire
	or	laissez-faireism
	syl	lais:ser-1faire:ism
	pos	n.
laissez passer	ety	literally: let pass
laisser passer	alt
	head	laissez passer
	or	laissez passer
	syl	lais+ser pas+ser
	pron	French. <lesA> <pa1sA>
	pos	n.
laissez passer	0.
	or	laisser passer
	syl	lais+sez pas+ser
	pron	French. <lesA> <pa1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a document granting unrestricted access or movement to its holder.
laity	ety	C16: from #7lay %3
laity	1.
	syl	la+i:ty
	pron	<1lAiti>
	pos	n.
	def	laymen, as distinguished from clergymen.
laity	2.
	syl	la+i:ty
	pron	<1lAiti>
	pos	n.
	def	all people not of a specific occupation.
Laius	0.
	syl	La:ius
	pron	<1lI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Thebes, killed by his son Oedipus, who did not know of their relationship.
lake	ety	C13 lac, via Old French from Latin lacus basin
lake	H1.1.
	syl	lake
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an expanse of water entirely surrounded by land and unconnected to the sea except by rivers or streams. Related adj.: {lacustrine}.
lake	H1.2.
	syl	lake
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling this.
lake	ety	C17: variant of #7lac %1
lake	H2.1.
	syl	lake
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright pigment used in textile dyeing and printing inks, produced by the combination of an organic colouring matter with an inorganic compound, usually a metallic salt, oxide, or hydroxide. See also {mordant}.
lake	H2.2.
	syl	lake
	pron	<lAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a red dye obtained by combining a metallic compound with cochineal.
Lake District	0.
	syl	Lake Dis+trict
	pos	n.
	def	a region of lakes and mountains in NW England, in Cumbria: includes England's largest lake (Windermere) and highest mountain (Scafell Pike); national park; literary associations (the Lake Poets); tourist region. Also called: {Lakeland}.
lake dwelling	0.
	syl	lake dwell+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a dwelling, esp. in prehistoric villages, constructed on platforms supported by wooden piles driven into the bottom of a lake.
lake dweller	sub
	head	lake dwelling
	syl	lake dwell+er
	pos	n.
lake herring	1.
	syl	lake her+ring
	pos	n.
	def	a whitefish, of deep North American lakes.
lake herring	2.
	syl	lake her+ring
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {powan}.
Lakeland	1.
	syl	Lake+land
	pron	<1lAk2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Lake District}.
Lakeland	2.
	syl	Lake+land
	pron	<1lAk2l@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Lake District.
Lakeland terrier	0.
	syl	Lake+land ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a wire-haired breed of terrier, originally from the Lake District and used for hunting.
Lake of the Woods	0.
	syl	Lake of the Woods
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in N central North America, mostly in SW Ontario (Canada): fed chiefly by the Rainy River; drains into Lake Winnipeg by the Winnipeg River; many islands; tourist region. Area: 3846 sq. km (1485 sq. miles).
Lake Poets	0.
	syl	Lake Po:ets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the English poets Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Southey, who lived in and drew inspiration from the Lake District at the beginning of the 19th century.
laker	0.
	syl	lak+er
	pron	<1lAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cargo vessel used on lakes.
Lake Success	0.
	syl	Lake Suc+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SE New York State, on W Long Island: headquarters of the United Nations Security Council from 1946 to 1951. Pop.: 3254 (1970).
lakh	ety	C17: from Hindi l*_akh, ultimately from Sanskrit laksh*_a a sign
lac	alt
	head	lakh
	or	lakh
	syl	lac
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
lakh	0.
	or	lac
	syl	lakh
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	the number 100000, esp. when referring to this sum of rupees.
laksa	ety	from Malay: ten thousand
laksa	0.
	syl	lak+sa
	pron	<1l@ksa>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a dish of Chinese origin consisting of rice noodles served in curry or hot soup.
Lakshadweep Islands	0.
	syl	Lak+shad+weep Is+lands
	pron	<l@k1S@dwEp>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 26 coral islands and reefs in the Arabian Sea, off the SW coast of India: a union territory of India since 1956. Administrative centre: Kavaratti Island. Pop.: 31810 (1971). Area: 28 sq. km (11 sq. miles). Former name (until 1973): {Laccadive, Minicoy and Amindivi Islands}.
lakier	infl
	head	laky
	syl	lak:i+er
	pos	adj.
lakiest	infl
	head	laky
	syl	lak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
laky	0.
	syl	lak:y
	pron	<1lAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the reddish colour of the pigment lake.
Lala	ety	Hindi
Lala	0.
	syl	La:la
	pron	<1la:la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a title or form of address, equivalent to used in India.
lalang	ety	Malay
lalang	0.
	syl	la+lang
	pron	<1la:la:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse weedy Malaysian grass,
lalapalooza	0.
	syl	la+la+pa+loo+za
	pron	<2lol*p*1lu:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lollapalooza}.
-lalia	ety	New Latin, from Greek lalia chatter, from lalein to babble
-lalia	0.
	syl	-la:li:a
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a speech defect or abnormality.
	exam	1	coprolalia;
	exam	2	echolalia.
La L'inea	0.
	syl	La L*'i+ne:a
	qual	Spanish
	def	la #!linea) a town in SW Spain, on the Bay of Gibraltar. Pop.: 52127 (1970). Official name: {La L*'i+ne@.a de la Con+cep+ci*'on} ($de la @!kon#Ggep#!#Ggjon).
Lallans	ety	Scottish variant of L#7owlands 
Lallan	alt
	head	Lallans
	or	Lallans
	syl	Lal+lan
	pron	<1l@l*n>
	pos	n.
Lallans	1.
	or	Lallan
	syl	Lal+lans
	pron	<1l@l*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect of English spoken and written in the Lowlands of Scotland, still used as a literary language.
Lallans	2.
	or	Lallan
	syl	Lal+lans
	pron	<1l@l*nz>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Lowlands of Scotland or their dialect.
lallation	ety	C17: from Latin lall*_are to sing lullaby, of imitative origin
lallation	0.
	syl	lal+la+tion
	pron	<l@1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a defect of speech consisting of the pronunciation of (r) as (l).
lallygag	ety	C20: of unknown origin
lallygags	infl
	head	lallygag
	syl	lal+ly+gags
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lallygagging	infl
	head	lallygag
	syl	lal+ly+gag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lallygagged	infl
	head	lallygag
	syl	lal+ly+gagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lallygag	0.
	syl	lal+ly+gag
	pron	<1l@li2g@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to loiter aimlessly.
lam	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; related to Old Norse lemja
lams	infl
	head	lam
	syl	lams
	pos	vb.
lamming	infl
	head	lam
	syl	lam+ming
	pos	vb.
lammed	infl
	head	lam
	syl	lammed.
	pos	vb.
lam	H1.1.
	syl	lam
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to thrash or beat.
lam	H1.2.
	syl	lam
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually foll. by into or out
	def	to make a sweeping stroke or blow.
lam	ety	C19: perhaps from #7lam %1; (hence, to be off)
lam	H2.1.
	syl	lam
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a sudden flight or escape, esp. to avoid arrest.
on the lam	2.
	head	lam
	syl	on the lam.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	making an escape.
take it on the lam	3.
	head	lam
	syl	take it on the lam.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to escape or flee, esp. from the police.
lams	infl
	head	lam
	syl	lams
	pos	vb.
lamming	infl
	head	lam
	syl	lam+ming
	pos	vb.
lammed	infl
	head	lam
	syl	lammed.
	pos	vb.
lam	H2.4.
	syl	lam
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to escape or flee.
lam	0.
	syl	lam.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	laminated.
Lam	0.
	syl	Lam.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Lamentations.
lama	ety	C17: from Tibetan blama 
lama	0.
	syl	la:ma
	pron	<1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a priest or monk of Lamaism.
Lamaism	0.
	syl	La+ma+ism
	pron	<1la:m*2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Mahayana form of Buddhism of Tibet and Mongolia. See also {Dalai Lama}.
Lamaist	sub
	head	Lamaism
	syl	La+ma+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Lamaistic	sub
	head	Lamaism
	syl	La+ma+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
La Mancha	0.
	syl	La Man+cha
	qual	Spanish
	def	la #!mant#sa) a plateau of central Spain, between the mountains of Toledo and the hills of Cuenca: traditionally associated with episodes in Average height: 600 m (2000 ft.).
La Manche	0.
	syl	La Manche
	qual	French
	def	la #!m*~a$:#s) See { {Manche (sense 2).}}
Jean Baptiste Pierre Antoine de Monet	infl
	head	Lamarck
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste Pierre An:toine de Mo:net
	pron	<Z?~a>, <batist> <pje:r> <?~atwan> <d*> <mc1ne>
	pos	n.
Lamarck	0.
	syl	La:marck
	pron	French <la1mark>, <batist> <pje:r> <?~atwan> <d*> <mc1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	Chevalier de Lamarck. 1744-1829, French naturalist. He outlined his theory of organic evolution (Lamarckism) in (1809).
Lamarckian	1.
	syl	La+marck+i:an
	pron	<la:1ma:ki*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Lamarck.
Lamarckian	2.
	syl	La+marck+i:an
	pron	<la:1ma:ki*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of Lamarckism.
Lamarckism	0.
	syl	La+marck+ism
	pron	<la:1ma:kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of organic evolution proposed by Lamarck, based on the principle that characteristics of an organism modified during its lifetime are inheritable. See also {acquired characteristic, Neo-Lamarckism}.
Alphonse Marie Louis de Prat de	infl
	head	Lamartine
	syl	Al:phonse Ma:rie Louis de Prat de
	pron	<alf?~c:s>, <mari> <lwi> <d*> <1pra> <d*>
	pos	n.
Lamartine	0.
	syl	La:mar:tine
	pron	French <lamar1tin>, <mari> <lwi> <d*> <1pra> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1790-1869, French romantic poet, historian, and statesman: his works include (1820) and (1847).
lamasery	ety	C19: from French lamaserie, from #7lama+ French -serie, from Persian ser*_a*_i palace
lamaseries	infl
	head	lamasery
	syl	la+ma+ser:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamasery	0.
	syl	la+ma+ser:y
	pron	<1la:m*s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a monastery of lamas.
lamb	ety	Old English lamb, from Germanic; compare German Lamm, Old High German and Old Norse lamb 
lamb	1.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of a sheep.
lamb	2.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the meat of a young sheep.
lamb	3.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a child, who is innocent, meek, good, etc.
lamb	4.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person easily deceived.
lamb	5.a.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	without resistance.
lamb	5.b.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	innocently.
lamb	6.
	syl	lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a ewe
	def	to give birth. {~} See also {lamb down}.
lamblike	sub
	head	lamb
	syl	lamb+2like
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Lamb
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lamb	H1.0.
	syl	Lamb
	pron	<l@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to Christ in the New Testament.
Charles	1.
	head	Lamb
	syl	Charles
	def	pen name 1775-1834, English essayist and critic. He collaborated with his sister Mary on (1807). His other works include (1808) and the largely autobiographical essays collected in (1823; 1833).
William	2.
	head	Lamb
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	See (2nd Viscount) {Melbourne}.
Willis Eugene	3.
	head	Lamb
	syl	Wil:lis Eu:gene.
	def	born 1913, U.S. physicist. He detected the small difference in energy between two states of the hydrogen atom ({Lamb shift}) . Nobel prize for physics 1955.
Lambar'en'e	0.
	syl	Lam+ba+r*'e+n*'e
	pron	French <l?~abarA1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Gabon on the Ogoou*'e River: site of the hospital built by Albert Schweitzer, who died and was buried here (1965). Pop.: 35322 (1972).
lambaste	ety	C17: perhaps from #7lam %1#7+{baste %3}
lambast	alt
	head	lambaste
	or	lambaste
	syl	lam+bast
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
lambaste	1.
	or	lambast
	syl	lam+baste
	pron	<l@m1bAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to beat or whip severely.
lambaste	2.
	or	lambast
	syl	lam+baste
	pron	<l@m1bAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to reprimand or scold.
lambda	ety	C14: from Greek, from Semitic; related to #7lamed 
lambda	0.
	syl	lamb+da
	pron	<1l@md*>
	pos	n.
	def	the 11th letter of the Greek alphabet (#GV, #Gv), a consonant transliterated as
lambdacism	ety	C17: from Late Latin labdacismus, from Greek
lambdacism	1.
	syl	lamb+da+cism
	pron	<1l@md*2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	excessive use or idiosyncratic pronunciation of
lambdacism	2.
	syl	lamb+da+cism
	pron	<1l@md*2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {lallation}.
lamb down	0.
	syl	lamb down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to persuade (someone) to spend all his money.
lambdoid	ety	C16: via French from Greek lambdoeid*_es 
lambdoidal	alt
	head	lambdoid
	or	lambdoid
	syl	lamb+doi+dal
	pos	adj.
lambdoid	1.
	or	lambdoidal
	syl	lamb+doid
	pron	<1l@mdcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of the Greek letter lambda.
lambdoid	2.
	or	lambdoidal
	syl	lamb+doid
	pron	<1l@mdcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the suture near the back of the skull between the occipital and parietal bones.
lambent	ety	C17: from the present participle of Latin lambere to lick
lambent	1.
	syl	lam+bent
	pron	<1l@mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a flame
	def	flickering softly over a surface.
lambent	2.
	syl	lam+bent
	pron	<1l@mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	glowing with soft radiance.
lambent	3.
	syl	lam+bent
	pron	<1l@mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wit or humour
	def	light or brilliant.
lambency	sub
	head	lambent
	syl	lam+ben+cy
	pos	n.
lambently	sub
	head	lambent
	syl	lam+bent+ly
	pos	adv.
lambert	ety	named after J. H. Lambert (1728-77), German mathematician and physicist
lambert	0.
	syl	lam+bert
	pron	<1l@mb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of illumination, equal to 1 lumen per square centimetre. Symbol: L
Constant	infl
	head	Lambert
	syl	Con:stant.
	pos	n.
Lambert	0.
	syl	Lam:bert
	pron	<1l@mb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1905-51, English composer and conductor. His works include much ballet music and (1929), a work for chorus, orchestra, and piano, using jazz idioms.
Lambeth	1.
	syl	Lam+beth
	pron	<1l@mb*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of S Greater London, on the Thames: contains {Lambeth Palace} (the London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury). Pop.: 290300 (1976 est.).
Lambeth	2.
	syl	Lam+beth
	pron	<1l@mb*T>
	pos	n.
	def	the Archbishop of Canterbury in his official capacity.
Lambeth Conference	0.
	syl	Lam+beth Con+fer+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the decennial conference of Anglican bishops, begun in 1867. See also {Lambeth Quadrilateral}.
Lambeth Quadrilateral	0.
	syl	Lam+beth Quad+ri+lat+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the four essentials agreed upon at the Lambeth Conference of 1888 for a United Christian Church, namely, the Holy Scriptures, the Apostles' Creed, the sacraments of baptism and Holy Communion, and the historic episcopate.
Lambeth walk	0.
	syl	Lam+beth walk
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a line dance popular in the 1930s.
lambie	alt
	head	lambkin
	or	lambkin
	syl	lamb:ie
	pos	n.
lambkin	1.
	or	lambie
	syl	lamb+kin
	pron	<1l@mkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or young lamb.
lambkin	2.
	or	lambie
	syl	lamb+kin
	pron	<1l@mkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a term of affection for a small endearing child.
Lamb of God	0.
	syl	Lamb of God
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to Christ in the New Testament, probably with reference to his sacrificial death.
lambrequin	ety	C18: from French, from Dutch lamperkin (unattested), diminutive of lamper veil
lambrequin	1.
	syl	lam+bre+quin
	pron	<1l@mbrikin>, <1l@mb*->
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental hanging covering the edge of a shelf or the upper part of a window or door.
lambrequin	2.a.
	syl	lam+bre+quin
	pron	<1l@mbrikin>, <1l@mb*->
	pos	n.
	def	a border pattern giving a draped effect, used on ceramics, etc.
lambrequin	2.b.
	syl	lam+bre+quin
	pron	<1l@mbrikin>, <1l@mb*->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lambrequin pattern.
lambrequin	3.
	syl	lam+bre+quin
	pron	<1l@mbrikin>, <1l@mb*->
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a scarf worn over a helmet.
lambrequin	4.
	syl	lam+bre+quin
	pron	<1l@mbrikin>, <1l@mb*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	another name for {mantling}.
lambskin	1.
	syl	lamb+skin
	pron	<1l@m2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a lamb, esp. with the wool still on.
lambskin	2.a.
	syl	lamb+skin
	pron	<1l@m2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a material or garment prepared from this skin.
lambskin	2.b.
	syl	lamb+skin
	pron	<1l@m2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lambskin coat.
lambskin	3.
	syl	lamb+skin
	pron	<1l@m2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton or woollen fabric resembling this skin.
lamb's lettuce	0.
	syl	lamb's let+tuce
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corn salad}.
lamb's-quarters	infl
	syl	lamb's-quar:ters.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamb's-quarters	0.
	syl	lamb's-quar:ters
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {fat hen}.
lamb's tails	0.
	syl	lamb's tails
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the pendulous catkins of the hazel tree.
LAMDA	0.
	syl	LAMDA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
lame	ety	Old English lama; related to Old Norse lami, German lahm 
lame	H1.1.
	syl	lame
	pron	<lAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	disabled or crippled in the legs or feet.
lame	H1.2.
	syl	lame
	pron	<lAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	painful or weak.
	exam	1	a lame back.
lame	H1.3.
	syl	lame
	pron	<lAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	not effective or enthusiastic.
	exam	1	a lame try.
lame	H1.4.
	syl	lame
	pron	<lAm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	conventional or uninspiring.
lame	H1.5.
	syl	lame
	pron	<lAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make lame.
lamely	sub
	head	lame
	syl	lame+ly
	pos	adv.
lameness	sub
	head	lame
	syl	lame+ness
	pos	n.
lame	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin l*_amina a thin plate, #7lamina 
lame	H2.0.
	syl	lame
	pron	<lAm>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the overlapping metal plates used in armour after about 1330; splint.
lam'e	ety	from French, from Old French lame gold or silver thread, thin plate, from Latin l*_amina thin plate
lam'e	0.a.
	syl	la:m*'e
	pron	<1la:mA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of silk, cotton, or wool interwoven with threads of metal.
lam'e	0.b.
	syl	la:m*'e
	pron	<1la:mA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a gold lam*'e gown.
lamebrain	0.
	syl	lame+brain
	pron	<1lAm2brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid or slow-witted person.
lamed	ety	from Hebrew, literally: ox goad (from its shape)
lamed	0.
	syl	la+med
	pron	<1la:mid>, Hebrew <1lamed>
	pos	n.
	def	the 12th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800466) , transliterated as Also: {lamedh}.
lame duck	1.
	syl	lame duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is disabled or ineffectual.
lame duck	2.
	syl	lame duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Stock Exchange.
	def	a speculator who cannot discharge his liabilities.
lame duck	3.a.
	syl	lame duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an elected official or body of officials remaining in office in the interval between the election and inauguration of a successor.
lame duck	3.b.
	syl	lame duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a lame-duck president.
lame duck	4.
	syl	lame duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	designating a term of office after which the officeholder will not run for re-election.
lamella	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of l*_amina thin plate
lamellae	infl
	head	lamella
	or	lamellas
	syl	la+mel+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamellas	infl
	head	lamella
	or	lamellae
	syl	la+mel+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamella	1.
	syl	la+mel+la
	pron	<l*1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer, plate, or membrane, esp. any of the calcified layers of which bone is formed.
lamella	2.a.
	syl	la+mel+la
	pron	<l*1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the spore-bearing gills of a mushroom.
lamella	2.b.
	syl	la+mel+la
	pron	<l*1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the membranes in a chloroplast.
lamella	2.c.
	syl	la+mel+la
	pron	<l*1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {middle lamella}. a layer of pectin cementing together adjacent cells.
lamella	3.
	syl	la+mel+la
	pron	<l*1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of timber, metal, or concrete members connected along a pattern of intersecting diagonal lines to form a framed vaulted roof structure.
lamella	4.
	syl	la+mel+la
	pron	<l*1mel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin sheet of material or thin layer in a fluid.
lamellar	sub
	head	lamella
	syl	la+1mel+lar
	pron	<1l@mi2lAt>, <-lit> <l*1melAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
lamellate	sub
	head	lamella
	or	lamellose
	syl	lam+el+late
	pron	<1l@mi2lAt>, <-lit> <l*1melAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
lamellose	sub
	head	lamella
	or	lamellate
	syl	la+mel+lose
	pron	<l*1mel*us>, <1l@mi2l*us>
	pos	adj.
lamellarly	sub
	head	lamella
	or	lamellately
	syl	la+1mel+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
lamellately	sub
	head	lamella
	or	lamellarly
	syl	1lam+el+late+ly
	pos	adv.
lamellated	sub
	head	lamella
	syl	1lam+el+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
lamellation	sub
	head	lamella
	syl	2lam+el+1la+tion
	pos	n.
lamellosity	sub
	head	lamella
	syl	lam+el+los+i:ty
	pron	<2l@m*1lositi>
	pos	n.
lamelli-	0.
	syl	la:mel:li-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating lamella or lamellae.
	exam	1	lamellibranch.
lamellibranch	ety	C19: from New Latin lamellibranchia plate-gilled (animals); see #7lamella, branchia 
lamellibranch	0.
	syl	la+mel+li+branch
	pron	<l*1meli2br@Gk>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {{bivalve} (senses 1, 2).}
lamellibranchiate	sub
	head	lamellibranch
	syl	la+2mel+li+1bran+chi+ate
	pos	adj. n.
lamellicorn	ety	C19: from New Latin Lamellicornia plate-horned (animals)
lamellicorn	1.
	syl	la+mel+li+corn
	pron	<l*1meli2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the superfamily having flattened terminal plates to the antennae: includes the scarabs and stag beetles.
lamellicorn	2.
	syl	la+mel+li+corn
	pron	<l*1meli2kc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
lamellicorn	3.
	syl	la+mel+li+corn
	pron	<l*1meli2kc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating antennae with platelike terminal segments.
lamelliform	0.
	syl	la+mel+li+form
	pron	<l*1meli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a lamella; platelike.
	exam	1	lamelliform antennae.
lamellirostral	ety	C19: from New Latin l*_amellirostris, from #7lamella+ rostrum beak
lamellirostrate	alt
	head	lamellirostral
	or	lamellirostral
	syl	la+mel+li+ros+trate
	pron	<l*2meli1rostrAt>
	pos	adj.
lamellirostral	0.
	or	lamellirostrate
	syl	la+mel+li+ros+tral
	pron	<l*2meli1rostr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ducks, geese, etc.
	def	having a bill fringed with thin plates on the inner edge for straining water from food.
lament	ety	C16: from Latin l*_amentum 
lament	1.
	syl	la+ment
	pron	<l*1ment>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or express sorrow, remorse, or regret (for or over).
lament	2.
	syl	la+ment
	pron	<l*1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of sorrow.
lament	3.
	syl	la+ment
	pron	<l*1ment>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem or song in which a death is lamented.
lamenter	sub
	head	lament
	syl	la+1ment+er
	pos	n.
lamentingly	sub
	head	lament
	syl	la+1ment+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lamentable	1.
	syl	lam+en+ta:ble
	pron	<1l@m*nt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	wretched, deplorable, or distressing.
lamentable	2.
	syl	lam+en+ta:ble
	pron	<1l@m*nt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {mournful}.
lamentableness	sub
	head	lamentable
	syl	lam+en+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
lamentably	sub
	head	lamentable
	syl	lam+en+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
lamentation	1.
	syl	la+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2l@men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lament; expression of sorrow.
lamentation	2.
	syl	la+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2l@men1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of lamenting.
Lamentations	1.
	syl	Lam+en+ta+tions
	pron	<2l@men1tAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the Old Testament, traditionally ascribed to the prophet Jeremiah, lamenting the destruction of Jerusalem.
Lamentations	2.
	syl	Lam+en+ta+tions
	pron	<2l@men1tAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of these poems.
lamented	0.
	syl	la+ment+ed
	pron	<l*1mentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	grieved for or regretted (often in the phrase {late lamented}) .
	exam	1	our late lamented employer.
lamentedly	sub
	head	lamented
	syl	la+1ment+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
lamia	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek Lamia 
lamias	infl
	head	lamia
	or	lamiae
	syl	la+mi:as
	pron	<-mi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamiae	infl
	head	lamia
	or	lamias
	syl	la+mi:ae
	pron	<-mi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamia	1.
	syl	la+mi:a
	pron	<1lAmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	one of a class of female monsters depicted with a snake's body and a woman's head and breasts.
lamia	2.
	syl	la+mi:a
	pron	<1lAmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vampire or sorceress.
lamina	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin: thin plate
laminae	infl
	head	lamina
	or	laminas
	syl	lam:i+nae
	pron	<-2nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laminas	infl
	head	lamina
	or	laminae
	syl	lam:i+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lamina	1.
	syl	lam:i+na
	pron	<1l@min*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin plate, esp. of bone or mineral.
lamina	2.
	syl	lam:i+na
	pron	<1l@min*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the flat blade of a leaf, petal, or thallus.
laminar	sub
	head	lamina
	or	laminose
	syl	lam:i+nar
	pron	<1l@mi2n*us>, <-2n*uz>
	pos	adj.
laminose	sub
	head	lamina
	or	laminar
	syl	lam:i+nose
	pron	<1l@mi2n*us>, <-2n*uz>
	pos	adj.
laminar flow	0.
	syl	lam:i+nar flow
	pos	n.
	def	nonturbulent motion of a fluid in which parallel layers have different relative velocities. Compare {turbulent flow}. See also {streamline flow}.
laminaria	ety	C19: genus name formed from Latin lamina plate
laminaria	0.
	syl	lam:i+nar:i:a
	pron	<2l@mi1ne*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any brown seaweeds of the genus having large fluted leathery fronds.
laminate	ety	C17: from New Latin l*_amin*_atus plated
laminate	1.
	syl	lam:i+nate
	pron	<1l@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (material in sheet form) by bonding together two or more thin sheets.
laminate	2.
	syl	lam:i+nate
	pron	<1l@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to split or be split into thin sheets.
laminate	3.
	syl	lam:i+nate
	pron	<1l@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat, form, or press (material, esp. metal) into thin sheets.
laminate	4.
	syl	lam:i+nate
	pron	<1l@mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or overlay with a thin sheet of material.
laminate	5.
	syl	lam:i+nate
	pron	<1l@mi2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a material made by bonding together two or more sheets.
laminate	6.
	syl	lam:i+nate
	pron	<1l@mi2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or composed of lamina; laminated.
laminable	sub
	head	laminate
	syl	lam:i+na:ble
	pron	<1l@min*bL>
	pos	adj.
laminator	sub
	head	laminate
	syl	lam:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
lamination	1.
	syl	lam:i+na+tion
	pron	<2l@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of laminating or the state of being laminated.
lamination	2.
	syl	lam:i+na+tion
	pron	<2l@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a layered structure.
lamination	3.
	syl	lam:i+na+tion
	pron	<2l@mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer; lamina.
lamington	ety	C20 (in the earlier sense: a homburg hat): named after Baron Lamington, governor of Queensland (1896-1901)
lamington	0.
	syl	lam+ing+ton
	pron	<1l@miGt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a cube of sponge cake coated in chocolate and dried coconut.
laminitis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7lamina+ -#7itis 
laminitis	0.
	syl	lam:i+ni+tis
	pron	<2l@mi1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the laminated tissue structure to which the hoof of a horse is attached. Also called: {founder}.
Lammas	ety	Old English hl*_afm@asse, loaf mass
Lammas	1.
	syl	Lam+mas
	pron	<1l@m*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	Aug. 1, held as a feast, commemorating St. Peter's miraculous deliverance from prison.
Lammas	2.
	syl	Lam+mas
	pron	<1l@m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Lammas Day}. the same day formerly observed in England as a harvest festival. In Scotland Lammas is a quarter day.
Lammastide	0.
	syl	Lam:mas+tide
	pron	<1l@m*s2tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the season of Lammas.
lammergeier	ety	C19: from German L*"ammergeier, from L*"ammer lambs+ Geier vulture
lammergeyer	alt
	head	lammergeier
	or	lammergeier
	syl	lam+mer+gey+er
	pron	<1l@m*2gI*>
	pos	n.
lammergeier	0.
	or	lammergeyer
	syl	lam+mer+gei+er
	pron	<1l@m*2gI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare vulture, of S Europe, Africa, and Asia, with dark wings, a pale breast, and black feathers around the bill: family (hawks). Also called: {bearded vulture}.
lamp	ety	C13 lampe, via Old French from Latin lampas, from Greek, from lampein to shine
lamp	1.a.
	syl	lamp
	pron	<l@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of devices that produce illumination.
	exam	1	an electric lamp;
	exam	2	a gas lamp;
	exam	3	an oil lamp.
lamp	1.b.
	syl	lamp
	pron	<l@mp>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	lampshade.
lamp	2.
	syl	lamp
	pron	<l@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for holding one or more electric light bulbs.
	exam	1	a table lamp.
lamp	3.
	syl	lamp
	pron	<l@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel in which a liquid fuel is burned to supply illumination.
lamp	4.
	syl	lamp
	pron	<l@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a variety of devices that produce radiation, esp. for therapeutic purposes.
	exam	1	an ultraviolet lamp.
lampas	ety	C16: from Old French; origin obscure
lampers	alt
	head	lampas
	or	lampas
	syl	lam+pers
	pron	<1l@mp*s>, <1l@mp*z>, <1l@mp*z>
	pos	n.
lampas	H1.0.
	or	lampers
	syl	lam+pas
	pron	<1l@mp*s>, <1l@mp*z>, <1l@mp*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling of the mucous membrane of the hard palate of horses.
lampas	ety	C14 (a kind of crepe): probably from Middle Dutch #7lampers 
lampas	H2.0.
	syl	lam+pas
	pron	<1l@mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornate damask-like cloth of cotton or silk and cotton, used in upholstery.
lampblack	0.
	syl	lamp+black
	pron	<1l@mp2bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a finely divided form of almost pure carbon produced by the incomplete combustion of organic compounds, such as natural gas, used in making carbon electrodes and dynamo brushes and as a pigment.
lamp chimney	0.
	syl	lamp chim+ney
	pos	n.
	def	a glass tube that surrounds the wick in an oil lamp.
Lampedusa	0.
	syl	Lam+pe:du+sa
	pron	<2l@mpi1dju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Mediterranean, between Malta and Tunisia. Area: about 21 sq. km (8 sq. miles).
lamper eel	ety	C19 lamper, variant of #7lamprey 
lamper eel	0.
	syl	lam+per eel
	pron	<1l@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lamprey}.
lampern	ety	C14 laumprun, from Old French, from lampreie #7lamprey 
lampern	0.
	syl	lam+pern
	pron	<1l@mp*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a migratory European lamprey, that spawns in rivers. Also called: {river lamprey}.
lampion	ety	C19: from French via Italian lampione, from Old French lampe #7lamp 
lampion	0.
	syl	lam+pi:on
	pron	<1l@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an oil-burning lamp.
lamplighter	1.
	syl	lamp+light:er
	pron	<1l@mp2lIt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who lit and extinguished street lamps, esp. gas ones.
lamplighter	2.
	syl	lamp+light:er
	pron	<1l@mp2lIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any of various devices used to light lamps.
lampoon	ety	C17: from French lampon, perhaps from lampons let us drink (frequently used as a refrain in poems)
lampoon	1.
	syl	lam+poon
	pron	<l@m1pu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a satire in prose or verse ridiculing a person, literary work, etc.
lampoon	2.
	syl	lam+poon
	pron	<l@m1pu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack or satirize in a lampoon.
lampooner	sub
	head	lampoon
	or	lampoonist
	syl	lam+1poon+er
	pos	n.
lampoonist	sub
	head	lampoon
	or	lampooner
	syl	lam+1poon+ist
	pos	n.
lampoonery	sub
	head	lampoon
	syl	lam+1poon+er:y
	pos	n.
lamppost	0.
	syl	lamp+post
	pron	<1l@mp2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a post supporting a lamp, esp. in a street.
lamprey	ety	C13: from Old French lamproie, from Late Latin lampr*_eda; origin obscure
lamprey	0.
	syl	lam+prey
	pron	<1l@mpri>
	pos	n.
	def	any eel-like cyclostome vertebrate of the family having a round sucking mouth for clinging to and feeding on the blood of other animals. Also called: {lamper eel}. See also {sea lamprey}.
lamprophyre	ety	from Greek lampros bright+ -phyre, from #7porphyry 
lamprophyre	0.
	syl	lam+pro+phyre
	pron	<1l@mpr*2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of basic igneous rocks consisting of feldspar and ferromagnesian minerals, esp. biotite: occurring as dykes and minor intrusions.
lamp shell	ety	C19: from its likeness in shape to an ancient Roman oil lamp
lamp shell	0.
	syl	lamp shell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {brachiopod}.
lamp standart	0.
	syl	lamp stan+dart
	pos	n.
	def	a tall metal or concrete post supporting a street lamp.
lanai	0.
	syl	la+na:i
	pron	<la:1na:i>, <l*1nI>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hawaiian word for {veranda}.
Lanai	0.
	syl	La+na:i
	pron	<la:1na:i>, <l*1nI>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in central Hawaii, west of Maui Island. Pop.: 2204 (1970). Area: 363 sq. km. (140 sq. miles).
Lanark	0.
	syl	Lan+ark
	pron	<1l@n*k>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of S Scotland, now part of Strathclyde region.
lanate	ety	C18: from Latin l*_an*_atus, from l*_ana wool
lanose	alt
	head	lanate
	or	lanate
	syl	la+nose
	pron	<1lAn*us>, <-n*uz>
	pos	adj.
lanate	0.
	or	lanose
	syl	la+nate
	pron	<1lAnAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or consisting of a woolly covering of hairs.
Lancashire	1.
	syl	Lan+ca+shire
	pron	<1l@Gk*2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NW England, on the Irish Sea: became a county palatine in 1351 and a duchy attached to the Crown; much reduced in size after the 1974 boundary changes, losing the Furness district to Cumbria and much of the south to Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and Cheshire. It was traditionally a cotton textiles manufacturing region. Administrative centre: Preston. Pop.: 1375500 (1976 est.). Area: 3004 sq. km (1160 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Lancs}.
Lancashire	2.
	syl	Lan+ca+shire
	pron	<1l@Gk*2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild whitish-coloured cheese with a crumbly texture.
Lancaster	H1.0.
	syl	Lan:cas:ter
	pron	<1l@Gk*st*>, <1l@G2k@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English royal house that reigned from 1399 to 1461.
Lancaster	0.
	syl	Lan+cas+ter%2
	pron	<1l@Gk*st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, former county town of Lancashire, on the River Lune: castle (built on the site of a Roman camp); university (1964). Pop.: 49525 (1971).
Lancastrian	1.
	syl	Lan+cas+tri:an
	pron	<l@G1k@stri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or resident of Lancashire or Lancaster.
Lancastrian	2.
	syl	Lan+cas+tri:an
	pron	<l@G1k@stri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the house of Lancaster in the Wars of the Roses. Compare {Yorkist}.
Lancastrian	3.
	syl	Lan+cas+tri:an
	pron	<l@G1k@stri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Lancashire or Lancaster.
Lancastrian	4.
	syl	Lan+cas+tri:an
	pron	<l@G1k@stri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the house of Lancaster.
lance	ety	C13 launce, from Old French lance, from Latin lancea 
lance	1.
	syl	lance
	pron	<la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a long weapon with a pointed head used by horsemen to unhorse or injure an opponent.
lance	2.
	syl	lance
	pron	<la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar weapon used for hunting, whaling, etc.
lance	3.
	syl	lance
	pron	<la:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	another name for {lancet}.
lance	4.
	syl	lance
	pron	<la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sand lance} (another name for {sand eel}) .
break a lance (with)	5.
	head	lance
	syl	break a lance (with).
	def	to engage in argument (with someone). {~}
lance	6.
	syl	lance
	pron	<la:ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce (an abscess or boil) with a lancet to drain off pus.
lance corporal	0.
	syl	lance cor+po+ral
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer of the lowest rank in the British Army.
lancejack	0.
	syl	lance+jack
	pron	<1la:ns2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. military slang.
	def	a lance corporal.
lancelet	ety	C19: referring to the slender shape
lancelet	0.
	syl	lance+let
	pron	<1la:nslit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several marine animals of the genus esp. that are closely related to the vertebrates: subphylum (cephalochordates). Also called: {amphioxus}.
Lancelot	0.
	syl	Lance:lot
	pron	<1la:nsl*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	one of the Knights of the Round Table; the lover of Queen Guinevere.
lanceolate	ety	C18: from Late Latin lanceol*_atus, from lanceola small #7lance 
lanceolate	0.
	syl	lan+ce:o+late
	pron	<1la:nsi*2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	narrow and tapering to a point at each end.
	exam	1	lanceolate leaves.
lancer	1.
	syl	lanc+er
	pron	<1la:ns*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a cavalryman armed with a lance.
lancer	2.a.
	syl	lanc+er
	pron	<1la:ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a regiment retaining such a title.
lancer	2.b.
	syl	lanc+er
	pron	<1la:ns*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	the 21st Lancers.
lance rest	0.
	syl	lance rest
	pos	n.
	def	a hinged bracket on the breastplate of a medieval horseman on which the lance was rested.
lanciers	alt
	head	lancers
	or	lancers
	syl	lan+ciers
	pron	<l@n1si*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
lancers	1.
	or	lanciers
	syl	lan+cers
	pron	<1la:ns*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a quadrille for eight or sixteen couples.
lancers	2.
	or	lanciers
	syl	lan+cers
	pron	<1la:ns*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance.
lance sergeant	0.
	syl	lance ser+geant
	pos	n.
	def	a corporal acting as a sergeant, usually on a temporary basis and without additional pay.
lancet	ety	C15 lancette, from Old French: small #7lance 
lancet	1.
	syl	lan+cet
	pron	<1la:nsit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lance}. a pointed surgical knife with two sharp edges.
lancet	2.
	syl	lan+cet
	pron	<1la:nsit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {lancet arch} or {lancet window}.
lancet arch	0.
	syl	lan+cet arch
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow acutely pointed arch having two centres of equal radii. Sometimes shortened to {lancet}. Also called: {acute arch, Gothic arch, pointed arch, ogive}.
lanceted	0.
	syl	lan+cet+ed
	pron	<1la:nsitid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having one or more lancet arches or windows.
lancet fish	0.
	syl	lan+cet fish
	pos	n.
	def	either of two deep-sea teleost fishes, or having a long body with a long sail-like dorsal fin: family
lancet window	0.
	syl	lan+cet win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow window having a lancet arch. Sometimes shortened to {lancet}.
lancewood	1.
	syl	lance+wood
	pron	<1la:ns2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical trees, esp. yielding a tough elastic wood: family
lancewood	2.
	syl	lance+wood
	pron	<1la:ns2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
Lan-chou	alt
	head	Lanchow
	or	Lanchow
	syl	Lan-chou
	pron	<1l@n1Cau>
	pos	n.
Lanchow	0.
	or	Lan-chou
	syl	Lan+chow
	pron	<1l@n1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N China, capital of Kansu province, on the Yellow River: situated on the main route between China and the West. Pop.: 1450000 (1970 est.).
lancinate	ety	C17: from Latin lancin*_atus pierced, rent; related to lacer mangled
lancinate	0.
	syl	lan+cin+ate
	pron	<1la:nsi2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of pain
	def	sharp or cutting.
lancination	sub
	head	lancinate
	syl	lan+ci+1na+tion
	pos	n.
Lancs	0.
	syl	Lancs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Lancashire.
land	ety	Old English; compare Old Norse, Gothic land, Old High German lant 
land	1.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid part of the surface of the earth as distinct from seas, lakes, etc. Related adj.: {terrestrial}.
land	2.a.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	ground, esp. with reference to its use, quality, etc.
land	2.b.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	land-grabber.
land	3.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	rural or agricultural areas as contrasted with urban ones.
land	4.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	farming as an occupation or way of life.
land	5.a.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	any tract of ground capable of being owned as property, together with any buildings on it, extending above and below the surface.
land	5.b.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	any hereditament, tenement, or other interest; realty.
land	6.a.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a country, region, or area.
land	6.b.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the people of a country, etc.
land	7.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a realm, sphere, or domain.
land	8.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the factor of production consisting of all natural resources.
land	9.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the unindented part of a grooved surface, esp. one of the ridges inside a rifle bore.
how the land lies	10.
	head	land
	syl	how the land lies.
	def	the prevailing conditions or state of affairs.
land	11.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (something) or go from a ship or boat to the shore.
	exam	1	land the cargo.
land	12.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to or touch shore.
land	13.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come down or bring (something) down to earth after a flight or jump.
land	14.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring to some point, condition, or state.
land	15.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to retrieve (a hooked fish) from the water.
land	16.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to win or obtain.
	exam	1	to land a job.
land	17.
	syl	land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deliver (a blow). {~} See also {land up, land with}.
landless	sub
	head	land
	syl	land+less
	pos	adj.
landlessness	sub
	head	land
	syl	land+less+ness
	pos	n.
Edwin Herbert	infl
	head	Land
	syl	Ed:win Her:bert.
	pos	n.
Land	0.
	syl	Land
	pron	<l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, U.S. inventor of the Polaroid Land camera.
land agent	1.
	syl	land a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person who administers a landed estate and its tenancies.
land agent	2.
	syl	land a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as an agent for the sale of land. &- {land a@.gen+cy}
landammann	ety	C18: Swiss German, from Land country+ Ammann, from Amt office+ Mann #7man 
landammann	0.
	syl	land+am+mann
	pron	<1l@nd*m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the chairman of the governing council in any of several Swiss cantons.
landau	ety	C18: named after Landau, (a town in Bavaria) where it was first made
landau	0.
	syl	lan+dau
	pron	<1l@ndc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with two folding hoods that meet over the middle of the passenger compartment.
Lev Davidovich	infl
	head	Landau
	syl	Lev Da:vi:do:vich
	pron	<ljef> <da1vid*viC>
	pos	n.
Landau	0.
	syl	Lan:dau
	pron	Russian <lan1dau>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-68, Soviet physicist, noted for his researches on quantum theory and his work on the theories of solids and liquids: Nobel prize for physics 1962.
landaulette	alt
	head	landaulet
	or	landaulet
	syl	lan+dau+lette
	pron	<2l@ndc:1let>
	pos	n.
landaulet	1.
	or	landaulette
	syl	lan+dau+let
	pron	<2l@ndc:1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a small landau.
landaulet	2.
	or	landaulette
	syl	lan+dau+let
	pron	<2l@ndc:1let>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an early type of car with a folding hood over the passenger seats and an open driver's seat.
land bank	0.
	syl	land bank
	pos	n.
	def	a bank that issues banknotes on the security of property.
land bridge	0.
	syl	land bridge
	pos	n.
	usage	in zoogeography
	def	a connecting tract of land between two continents, enabling animals to pass from one continent to the other.
land crab	0.
	syl	land crab
	pos	n.
	def	any of various crabs, esp. of the tropical family that are adapted to a partly terrestrial life.
landed	1.
	syl	land+ed
	pron	<1l@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	owning land.
	exam	1	landed gentry.
landed	2.
	syl	land+ed
	pron	<1l@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	consist?!ing of or including land.
	exam	1	a landed estate.
Landes	1.
	syl	Landes
	pron	French <l?~a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW France, in Aquitaine region. Capital: Mont-de-Marsan. Pop.: 298585 (1975). Area: 9364 sq. km (3652 sq. miles).
Landes	2.
	syl	Landes
	pron	French <l?~a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW France, on the Bay of Biscay: occupies most of the Landes department and parts of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne; consists chiefly of the most extensive forest in France. Area: 14000 sq. km (5400 sq. miles).
Landeshauptmann	ety	C20: from German, from Land country+ Hauptmann leader
Landeshauptmann	0.
	syl	Lan+des+haupt+mann
	pron	<1la:ndis2hauptm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of government in an Austrian state.
landfall	1.
	syl	land+fall
	pron	<1l@nd2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of sighting or nearing land, esp. from the sea.
landfall	2.
	syl	land+fall
	pron	<1l@nd2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the land sighted or neared.
land forces	0.
	syl	land forc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	armed forces serving on land.
landform	0.
	syl	land+form
	pron	<1l@nd2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	any feature of the earth's surface, such as valleys and mountains.
land grant	1.
	syl	land grant
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a grant of public land to a college, railway, etc.
land grant	2.
	syl	land grant
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	designating a state university established with such a grant.
landgrave	ety	C16: via German, from Middle High German lantgr*_ave, from lant land+ gr*_ave count
landgrave	1.
	syl	land+grave
	pron	<1l@nd2grAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	German history.
	usage	from the 13th century to 1806
	def	a count who ruled over a specified territory.
landgrave	2.
	syl	land+grave
	pron	<1l@nd2grAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	German history.
	usage	after 1806
	def	the title of any of various sovereign princes in central Germany.
landgravate	alt
	head	landgraviate
	or	landgraviate
	syl	land+gra+vate
	pron	<1l@ndgr*2vAt>
	pos	n.
landgraviate	0.
	or	landgravate
	syl	land+gra+vi+ate
	pron	<l@nd1grAviit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	the domain or position of a landgrave or landgravine.
landgravine	1.
	syl	land+gra+vine
	pron	<1l@ndgr*2vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a landgrave.
landgravine	2.
	syl	land+gra+vine
	pron	<1l@ndgr*2vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who held the rank of landgrave.
land-holder	0.
	syl	land-hold:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who owns or occupies land.
land-holding	sub
	head	land-holder
	syl	land-2hold:ing
	pos	adj. n.
landing	1.a.
	syl	land+ing
	pron	<1l@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of coming to land, esp. after a sea voyage.
landing	1.b.
	syl	land+ing
	pron	<1l@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	landing place.
landing	2.
	syl	land+ing
	pron	<1l@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of dis?!embarkation.
landing	3.
	syl	land+ing
	pron	<1l@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the floor area at the top of a flight of stairs or between two flights of stairs.
landing beam	0.
	syl	land+ing beam
	pos	n.
	def	a radio beam transmitted from a landing field to enable aircraft to make an instrument landing.
landing craft	0.
	syl	land+ing craft
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	any small vessel designed for the landing of troops and equipment on beaches.
landing field	0.
	syl	land+ing field
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land on which aircraft land and from which they take off.
landing gear	0.
	syl	land+ing gear
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {undercarriage {} (sense 1).}
landing net	0.
	syl	land+ing net
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a loose long-handled net on a triangular frame for lifting hooked fish from the water.
landing stage	0.
	syl	land+ing stage
	pos	n.
	def	a platform used for landing goods and passengers from a vessel.
landing strip	0.
	syl	land+ing strip
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {airstrip}.
landladies	infl
	head	landlady
	syl	land+la:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
landlady	1.
	syl	land+la:dy
	pron	<1l@nd2lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who owns and leases property.
landlady	2.
	syl	land+la:dy
	pron	<1l@nd2lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a landlord's wife.
landlady	3.
	syl	land+la:dy
	pron	<1l@nd2lAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who owns or runs a lodging house, inn, etc.
landler	ety	German, from dialect Landl Upper Austria
landler	1.
	syl	l*"and+ler
	pron	German <1lentl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	an Austrian country dance in which couples spin and clap.
landler	2.
	syl	l*"and+ler
	pron	German <1lentl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, in three-four time.
land line	0.
	syl	land line
	pos	n.
	def	a telegraphic wire or cable laid over land.
landlocked	1.
	syl	land+locked
	pron	<1l@nd2lokt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of lakes
	def	completely surrounded by land.
landlocked	2.
	syl	land+locked
	pron	<1l@nd2lokt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of certain salmon
	def	living in fresh water that is permanently isolated from the sea.
landloper	ety	C16: from Dutch, from #7land + loopen to run, #7leap 
landloper	0.
	syl	land+lop+er
	pron	<1l@nd2l*up*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a vagabond or vagrant.
landlord	1.
	syl	land+lord
	pron	<1l@nd2lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who owns and leases property.
landlord	2.
	syl	land+lord
	pron	<1l@nd2lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who owns or runs a lodging house, inn, etc.
landlord	3.
	syl	land+lord
	pron	<1l@nd2lc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	def	the lord of an estate.
landlordism	0.
	syl	land+lord+ism
	pron	<1l@ndlc:2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the system by which land under private ownership is rented for a fixed sum to tenants.
landlubber	ety	C18: #7land+lubber 
landlubber	0.
	syl	land+lub+ber
	pron	<1l@nd2l^b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any person having no experience at sea.
landmark	1.
	syl	land+mark
	pron	<1l@nd2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a prominent or well-known object in or feature of a particular landscape.
landmark	2.
	syl	land+mark
	pron	<1l@nd2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an important or unique decision, event, fact, discovery, etc.
landmark	3.
	syl	land+mark
	pron	<1l@nd2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a boundary marker or signpost.
landmass	0.
	syl	land+mass
	pron	<1l@nd2m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large continuous area of land, as opposed to seas or islands.
land mine	0.
	syl	land mine
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an explosive charge placed in the ground, usually detonated by stepping or driving on it.
land office	0.
	syl	land of+fice
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an office that administers the sale of public land.
land-office business	0.
	syl	land-of:fice busi+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a booming or thriving business.
land of milk and honey	1.
	syl	land of milk and hon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	the land of natural fertility promised to the Israelites by God.
land of milk and honey	2.
	syl	land of milk and hon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	any fertile land, state, etc.
land of Nod	1.
	syl	land of Nod
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a region to the east of Eden to which Cain went after he had killed Abel (Genesis 4:14).
land of Nod	2.
	syl	land of Nod
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary land of sleep.
Land of the Midnight Sun	1.
	syl	Land of the Mid+night Sun
	pos	n.
	def	any land north of the Arctic Circle, which has continuous daylight throughout the short summer: includes N parts of Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and the extreme NW Soviet Union.
Land of the Midnight Sun	2.
	syl	Land of the Mid+night Sun
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Lapland}.
Walter Savage	infl
	head	Landor
	syl	Wal:ter Sav:age.
	pos	n.
Landor	0.
	syl	Lan:dor
	pron	<1l@ndc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1775-1864, English poet, noted also for his prose works, including (1824-29).
landowner	0.
	syl	land+own:er
	pron	<1l@nd2*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns land.
landownership	sub
	head	landowner
	syl	land+2own:er+2ship
	pos	n.
landowning	sub
	head	landowner
	syl	land+2own:ing
	pos	n. adj.
Wanda	infl
	head	Landowska
	syl	Wan:da
	pron	<1vanda>
	pos	n.
Landowska	0.
	syl	Lan:dow:ska
	pron	Polish <lan1dcfska>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1959, U.S. harpsichordist, born in Poland.
land-poor	0.
	syl	land-poor
	pos	adj.
	def	owning much unprofitable land and lacking the money to maintain its fertility or improve it.
landrace	ety	from Danish, literally: land race
landrace	0.
	syl	land+race
	pron	<1l@nd2rAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a white lop-eared breed of pork pig.
land rail	0.
	syl	land rail
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corncrake}.
land reform	0.
	syl	land re+form
	pos	n.
	def	the redistributing of large agricultural holdings among the landless.
lands	1.
	syl	lands
	pron	<l@ndz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	holdings in land.
lands	2.
	syl	lands
	pron	<l@ndz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	S. African.
	def	the part of a farm on which crops are grown.
landscape	ety	C16 landskip (originally a term in paint?!ing), from Middle Dutch lantscap region; related to Old English landscipe tract of land, Old High German lantscaf region
landscape	1.
	syl	land+scape
	pron	<1l@nd2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive area of scenery as viewed from a single aspect.
	exam	1	slagheaps dominated the landscape.
landscape	2.
	syl	land+scape
	pron	<1l@nd2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting, drawing, photograph, etc., depicting natural scenery.
landscape	3.a.
	syl	land+scape
	pron	<1l@nd2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the genre including such pictures.
landscape	3.b.
	syl	land+scape
	pron	<1l@nd2skAp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	landscape painter.
landscape	4.
	syl	land+scape
	pron	<1l@nd2skAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve the natural features of (a garden, park, etc.), as by creating contoured features and planting trees.
landscape	5.
	syl	land+scape
	pron	<1l@nd2skAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work as a landscape gardener.
landscape gardening	0.
	syl	land+scape gar+den+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the art of laying out grounds in imitation of natural scenery. Also called: {landscape architecture}.
landscape gardener	sub
	head	landscape gardening
	syl	land+scape gar+den+er
	pos	n.
landscapist	0.
	syl	land+scap+ist
	pron	<1l@nd2skApist>
	pos	n.
	def	a painter of landscapes.
Landseer	0.
	syl	Land:seer
	pron	<1l@nsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.win Hen@.ry}. 1802-73, English painter, noted for his studies of animals.
Land's End	0.
	syl	Land's End
	pos	n.
	def	a granite headland in SW England, on the SW coast of Cornwall: the westernmost point of England.
landshark	0.
	syl	land+shark
	pron	<1l@nd2Sa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who makes inordinate profits by buying and selling land.
Landshut	0.
	syl	Lands+hut
	pron	German <1lants2hu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE West Germany, in Bavaria: Trausnitz castle (13th century); manufacturing centre for machinery and chemicals. Pop.: 52400 (1970).
landside	0.
	syl	land+side
	pron	<1l@nd2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a plough that slides along the face of the furrow wall on the opposite side to the mouldboard.
landsknecht	ety	German, literally: landknight
landsknecht	0.
	syl	lands+knecht
	pron	<1l@ntsk*2nekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mercenary foot soldier in late 15th-, 16th-, and 17th-century Europe, esp. a German pikeman.
landslide	1.
	syl	land+slide
	pron	<1l@nd2slId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {landslip}.
landslide	1.a.
	syl	land+slide
	pron	<1l@nd2slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the sliding of a large mass of rock material, soil, etc., down the side of a mountain or cliff.
landslide	1.b.
	syl	land+slide
	pron	<1l@nd2slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the material dislodged in this way.
landslide	2.a.
	syl	land+slide
	pron	<1l@nd2slId>
	pos	n.
	def	an overwhelming electoral victory.
landslide	2.b.
	syl	land+slide
	pron	<1l@nd2slId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a landslide win.
Landsmal	0.
	syl	Lands+m*%al
	pron	<1la:ntsmc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Nynorsk}.
landsmen	infl
	head	landsman
	syl	lands+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
landsman	H1.1.
	syl	lands+man
	pron	<1l@ndzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works or lives on land, as distinguished from a seaman.
landsman	H1.2.
	syl	lands+man
	pron	<1l@ndzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with no experience at sea.
landsman	ety	from Yiddish
landsmen	infl
	head	landsman
	syl	lands+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
landsman	H2.0.
	syl	lands+man
	pron	<1l@ndzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish compatriot from the same district, etc., as another.
Landsturm	ety	C19: literally: landstorm; originally a summons to arms by means of storm-warning bells
Landsturm	1.
	syl	Land+sturm
	pron	German. <1lant2Sturm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in German-speaking countries
	def	a reserve force; militia.
Landsturm	2.
	syl	Land+sturm
	pron	German. <1lant2Sturm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in German-speaking countries
	def	a general levy in wartime.
Landtag	ety	C16: German: land assembly
Landtag	1.
	syl	Land+tag
	pron	<1la:nt2ta:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the legislative assembly of each state in present-day West Germany and Austria.
Landtag	2.
	syl	Land+tag
	pron	<1la:nt2ta:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the estates of principalities in medieval and modern Germany.
Landtag	3.
	syl	Land+tag
	pron	<1la:nt2ta:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the assembly of numerous states in 19th-century Germany.
land tax	0.
	syl	land tax
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a tax payable annually by virtue of ownership of land, abolished in Britain in 1963.
land up	0.
	syl	land up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	usually intr.)
	def	to arrive or cause to arrive at a final point.
	exam	1	after a summer in Europe, he suddenly landed up at home.
landwaiter	0.
	syl	land+wait:er
	pron	<1l@nd2wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the Custom House.
landward	1.
	syl	land+ward
	pron	<1l@ndw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying, facing, or moving towards land.
landward	2.
	syl	land+ward
	pron	<1l@ndw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the direction of the land.
landward	3.
	syl	land+ward
	pron	<1l@ndw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {landwards}.
landward	alt
	head	landwards
	or	landwards
	syl	land+ward
	pos	adv.
landwards	0.
	or	landward
	syl	land+wards
	pron	<1l@ndw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards land.
Landwehr	ety	C19: land defence
Landwehr	0.
	syl	Land+wehr
	pron	German. <1lantve:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	in German-speaking countries
	def	the army reserve.
land with	0.
	syl	land with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or present to, so as to put in difficulties.
	exam	1	why did you land me with this extra work??
lane	ety	Old English lane, lanu, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch l*_ane lane
lane	H1.1.a.
	syl	lane
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow road or way between buildings, hedges, fences, etc.
lane	H1.1.b.
	syl	lane
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a street name
	exam	1	Drury Lane.
lane	H1.2.
	syl	lane
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any narrow well-defined track or course, as for lines of traffic in a road, or for ships or aircraft.
lane	H1.3.
	syl	lane
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the parallel strips into which a running track or swimming bath is divided for races.
lane	H1.4.
	syl	lane
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the long strip of wooden flooring down which balls are bowled in a bowling alley.
lane	H2.0.
	syl	lane
	pron	<lAn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	lone or alone.
Lanfranc	0.
	syl	Lan:franc
	pron	<1l@nfr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	??1005-89, Italian ecclesiastic and scholar; archbishop of Canterbury (1070-89) and adviser to William the Conqueror. He instituted many reforms in the English Church.
lang	0.
	syl	lang
	pron	<l@G>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Scot. word for {long}.
Cosmo Gordon	1.
	head	Lang
	syl	Cos:mo Gor:don
	def	1st Baron Lang of Lambeth. 1864-1945, British churchman; archbishop of Canterbury (1928-42).
Fritz	2.
	head	Lang
	syl	Fritz.
	def	1890-1976, Austrian film director, later in the U.S., most notable for his silent films, such as (1926), (1931), and (1932).
lang	0.
	syl	lang.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	language.
Langley	alt
	head	Langland
	or	Langland
	syl	Lang:ley
	pos	n.
William	infl
	head	Langland
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Langland	0.
	or	Langley
	syl	Lang:land
	pron	<1l@Gl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	??1332-??1400, English poet. The allegorical religious poem in alliterative verse, is attributed to him.
langlauf	ety	German, literally: long run
langlauf	0.
	syl	lang+lauf
	pron	<1la:G2lauf>
	pos	n.
	def	cross-country skiing.
langlaufer	sub
	head	langlauf
	syl	lang+l*"auf+er
	pron	<1la:G2lcif*>
	pos	n.
Edmund of	1.
	head	Langley
	syl	Ed:mund of.
	def	See (1st Duke of) {York}.
Samuel Pierpont	2.
	head	Langley
	syl	Sam:u:el Pier:pont
	def	1834-1906, U.S. astronomer and physicist: invented the bolometer (1878) and pioneered the construction of heavier-than-air flying machines.
William	3.
	head	Langley
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	See {Langland}.
Irving	infl
	head	Langmuir
	syl	Ir:ving.
	pos	n.
Langmuir	0.
	syl	Lang:muir
	pron	<1l@Gmju*>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1957, U.S. chemist. He developed the gas-filled tungsten lamp and the atomic hydrogen welding process: Nobel prize for chemistry 1932.
Langobard	ety	C18: from Late Latin Langobardicus Lombard
Langobard	0.
	syl	Lan+go+bard
	pron	<1l@Gg*2ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {Lombard}.
Langobardic	1.
	syl	Lan+go+bar+dic
	pron	<2l@Gg*1ba:dik>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the ancient Lombards: a dialect of Old High German.
Langobardic	2.
	syl	Lan+go+bar+dic
	pron	<2l@Gg*1ba:dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Lombards or their language.
langouste	ety	French, from Old Proven*,cal langosta, perhaps from Latin l*_ocusta lobster, locust
langouste	0.
	syl	lan+gouste
	pron	<1loGgu:st>, <loG1gu:st>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {spiny lobster}.
langrage	ety	C18: of unknown origin
langrel	infl
	head	langrage
	or	langridge
	syl	lan+grel
	pron	<1l@Ggr*l>
	pos	n.
langridge	infl
	head	langrage
	or	langrel
	syl	lan+gridge
	pos	n.
langrage	0.
	syl	lan+grage
	pron	<1l@GgriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	shot consisting of scrap iron packed into a case, formerly used in naval warfare.
Langres Plateau	0.
	syl	Langres Pla+teau
	pron	French <1l*~a:gr>
	pos	n.
	def	a calcareous plateau of E France north of Dijon between the Seine and the Sa*^one, reaching over 580 m (1900 ft.): forms a watershed between rivers flowing to the Mediterranean and to the English Channel.
langsyne	ety	C16: Scottish: long since
langsyne	1.
	syl	lang+syne
	pron	<2l@G1sIn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Scot.
	def	long ago; long since.
langsyne	2.
	syl	lang+syne
	pron	<2l@G1sIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	times long past, esp. those fondly remembered. See also {auld lang syne}.
Stephen	infl
	head	Langton
	syl	Ste:phen.
	pos	n.
Langton	0.
	syl	Lang:ton
	pron	<1l@Gt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??1150-1228, English cardinal; archbishop of Canterbury (1213-28). He was consecrated archbishop by Pope Innocent III in 1207 but was kept out of his see by King John until 1213. He was partly responsible for the Magna Carta (1215).
Lillie	infl
	head	Langtry
	syl	Lil:lie
	pos	n.
Langtry	0.
	syl	Lang:try
	pron	<1l@Gtri>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1852-1929, English actress, noted for her beauty and for her friendship with Edward VII.
language	ety	C13: from Old French langage, ultimately from Latin lingua tongue
language	1.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system for the expression of thoughts, feelings, etc., by the use of spoken sounds or conventional symbols.
language	2.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty for the use of such systems, which is a distinguishing characteristic of man as compared with other animals.
language	3.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of a particular nation or people.
	exam	1	the French language.
language	4.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any other systematic or nonsystematic means of communicating, such as gesture or animal sounds.
	exam	1	the language of love.
language	5.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the specialized vocabulary used by a particular group.
	exam	1	medical language.
language	6.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular manner or style of verbal expression.
	exam	1	your language is disgusting.
language	7.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	See {programming language}.
language	8.
	syl	lan+guage
	pron	<1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for {langue}.
speak the same language	9.
	head	language
	syl	speak the same language.
	def	to communicate with understanding because of common background, values, etc.
language laboratory	0.
	syl	lan+guage la+bor:a+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a room equipped with tape recorders, etc., for learning foreign languages.
langue	ety	C19: from French: language
langue	0.
	syl	langue
	pron	<la:Gg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	language considered as an abstract system or a social institution, being the common possession of a speech community. Compare {parole}.
langue de chat	ety	French: cat's tongue
langue de chat	1.
	syl	langue de chat
	pron	<1la:G> <d*> <1Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat sweet finger-shaped biscuit.
langue de chat	2.
	syl	langue de chat
	pron	<1la:G> <d*> <1Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of chocolate having the same shape.
langue d'oc	ety	literally: language of oc (form for the Proven*,cal yes) , ultimately from Latin hoc this
langue d'oc	0.
	syl	langue d'oc
	pron	French. <l?~ag 1dck>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of medieval French dialects spoken in S France: often regarded as including Proven*,cal. Compare {langue d'o*"il}.
Languedoc	1.
	syl	Langue+doc
	pron	French <l?~ag1dck>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of S France, lying between the foothills of the Pyrenees and the River Rhone: formed around the countship of Toulouse in the 13th century; important production of bulk wines.
Languedoc	2.
	syl	Langue+doc
	pron	French <l?~ag1dck>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine from this region.
Languedoc-Roussillon	0.
	syl	Langue:doc-Rous:sil+lon
	pron	French <l*~agdck> <rusi1j*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S France, on the Gulf of Lions: consists of the departments of Loz*`ere, Gard, H*'erault, Aude, and Pyr*'en*'ees-Orientales; mainly mountainous with a coastal plain.
langue d'oil	ety	literally: language of o*"il (the northern form for yes), ultimately from Latin hoc ille (fecit) this he (did)
langue d'oil	0.
	syl	langue d'o*"il
	pron	French. <l?~ag dc1il>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of medieval French dialects spoken in France north of the Loire; the medieval basis of modern French.
languet	ety	C15: from Old French languette, diminutive of langue tongue
languet	0.
	syl	lan+guet
	pron	<1l@Ggwet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	anything resembling a tongue in shape or function.
languid	ety	C16: from Latin languidus, from langu*_ere to languish
languid	1.
	syl	lan+guid
	pron	<1l@Ggwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without energy or spirit.
languid	2.
	syl	lan+guid
	pron	<1l@Ggwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without interest or enthusiasm.
languid	3.
	syl	lan+guid
	pron	<1l@Ggwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sluggish; inactive.
languidly	sub
	head	languid
	syl	lan+guid+ly
	pos	adv.
languidness	sub
	head	languid
	syl	lan+guid+ness
	pos	n.
languish	ety	C14 languishen, from Old French languiss-, stem of languir, ultimately from Latin langu*_ere ?- #!lan+guish+er n.
languish	1.
	syl	lan+guish
	pron	<1l@GgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose or diminish in strength or energy.
languish	2.
	syl	lan+guish
	pron	<1l@GgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to be listless with desire; pine.
languish	3.
	syl	lan+guish
	pron	<1l@GgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer deprivation, hardship, or neglect.
	exam	1	to languish in prison.
languish	4.
	syl	lan+guish
	pron	<1l@GgwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to put on a tender, nostalgic, or melancholic expression.
languishment	sub
	head	languish
	syl	lan+guish+ment
	pos	n.
languor	ety	C14 langour, via Old French from Latin languor, from langu*_ere to languish; the modern spelling is directly from Latin
languor	1.
	syl	lan+guor
	pron	<1l@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental laziness or weariness.
languor	2.
	syl	lan+guor
	pron	<1l@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of dreaminess and relaxation.
languor	3.
	syl	lan+guor
	pron	<1l@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	oppressive silence or stillness.
languorous	1.
	syl	lan+guor+ous
	pron	<1l@Gg*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or producing languor.
languorous	2.
	syl	lan+guor+ous
	pron	<1l@Gg*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {languid}.
languorously	sub
	head	languorous
	syl	lan+guor+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
languorousness	sub
	head	languorous
	syl	lan+guor+ous+ness
	pos	n.
langur	ety	Hindi, perhaps related to Sanskrit l*_ang*_ula tailed
langur	0.
	syl	lan+gur
	pron	<l^G1gu*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various agile arboreal Old World monkeys of the genus and related genera, of S and SE Asia having a slender body, long tail and hands, and long hair surrounding the face.
laniard	0.
	syl	lan+iard
	pron	<1l@nj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lanyard}.
laniary	ety	C19: from Latin lanius butcher, from lani*_are to tear
laniary	1.
	syl	la+ni+ar:y
	pron	<1l@ni*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of canine teeth
	def	adapted for tearing.
laniaries	infl
	head	laniary
	syl	la+ni+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laniary	2.
	syl	la+ni+ar:y
	pron	<1l@ni*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tooth adapted for tearing.
laniferous	ety	C17: from Latin l*_anifer, from l*_ana wool
lanigerous	alt
	head	laniferous
	or	laniferous
	syl	la+nig+er+ous
	pron	<l*1niJ*r*s>
	pos	adj.
laniferous	0.
	or	lanigerous
	syl	la+nif+er+ous
	pron	<l*1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	bearing wool or fleecy hairs resembling wool.
lank	ety	Old English hlanc loose
lank	1.
	syl	lank
	pron	<l@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	long and limp.
lank	2.
	syl	lank
	pron	<l@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin or gaunt.
lankly	sub
	head	lank
	syl	lank+ly
	pos	adv.
lankness	sub
	head	lank
	syl	lank+ness
	pos	n.
Lankester	0.
	syl	Lan:kes:ter
	pron	<1l@Gkist*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.win Ray}. 1847-1929, English zoologist, noted particularly for his work in embryology and protozoology.
lankier	infl
	head	lanky
	syl	lank:i+er
	pos	adj.
lankiest	infl
	head	lanky
	syl	lank:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lanky	0.
	syl	lank:y
	pron	<1l@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	def	tall, thin, and loose-jointed.
lankily	sub
	head	lanky
	syl	lank:i+ly
	pos	adv.
lankiness	sub
	head	lanky
	syl	lank:i+ness
	pos	n.
lanner	ety	C15: from Old French (faucon) lanier cowardly (falcon), from Latin lan*_arius wool worker, coward; referring to its sluggish flight and timid nature
lanner	1.
	syl	lan+ner
	pron	<1l@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large falcon, of Mediterranean regions, N Africa, and S Asia.
lanner	2.
	syl	lan+ner
	pron	<1l@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	the female of this falcon. Compare {lanneret}.
lanneret	ety	C15: diminutive of #7lanner 
lanneret	0.
	syl	lan+ner+et
	pron	<1l@n*2ret>
	pos	n.
	def	the male or tercel of the lanner falcon.
lanolin	ety	C19: via German from Latin l*_ana wool+ oleum oil; see -#7in 
lanoline	alt
	head	lanolin
	or	lanolin
	syl	lan:o+line
	pron	<1l@n*lin>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
lanolin	0.
	or	lanoline
	syl	lan:o+lin
	pron	<1l@n*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish viscous substance extracted from wool, consisting of a mixture of esters of fatty acids: used in some ointments. Also called: {wool fat}.
lanolated	sub
	head	lanolin
	syl	lan:o+lat+ed
	pron	<1l@n*2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
lanose	ety	C19: from Latin l*_anosus 
lanose	0.
	syl	la+nose
	pron	<1lAn*us>, <-n*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {lanate}.
lanosity	sub
	head	lanose
	syl	la+nos+i:ty
	pron	<lA1nositi>
	pos	n.
Lansing	0.
	syl	Lan+sing
	pron	<1l@nsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Michigan, on the Grand River: the state capital. Pop.: 129186 (1973 est.).
lansquenet	ety	from French
lansquenet	1.
	syl	lans+que+net
	pron	<1l@nsk*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling game of chance.
lansquenet	2.
	syl	lans+que+net
	pron	<1l@nsk*2net>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {landsknecht}.
lantana	ety	C18: New Latin, from Italian dialect lantana wayfaring tree
lantana	0.
	syl	lan+ta+na
	pron	<l@n1tAn*>, <-1ta:->
	pos	n.
	def	any verbenaceous shrub or herbaceous plant of the tropical American genus having spikes of yellow or orange flowers.
lantern	ety	C13: from Latin lanterna, from Greek lampt*_er lamp, from lampein to shine
lantern	1.
	syl	lan+tern
	pron	<1l@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light with a transparent or translucent protective case.
lantern	2.
	syl	lan+tern
	pron	<1l@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure on top of a dome or roof having openings or windows to admit light or air.
lantern	3.
	syl	lan+tern
	pron	<1l@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper part of a lighthouse that houses the light.
lantern	4.
	syl	lan+tern
	pron	<1l@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	short for {magic lantern}.
lantern fish	0.
	syl	lan+tern fish
	pos	n.
	def	any small deep-sea teleost fish of the family having a series of luminescent spots along the body.
lantern fly	0.
	syl	lan+tern fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical insects of the homopterous family many species of which have a snoutlike process formerly thought to emit light.
lantern jaw	0.
	syl	lan+tern jaw
	pos	n.
	mod	when; pl. refers to upper and lower jaw; when; sing.
	usage	usually to lower jaw
	def	a long hollow jaw that gives the face a drawn appearance.
lantern-jawed	sub
	head	lantern jaw
	syl	lan:tern-2jawed
	pos	adj.
wheel	alt
	head	lantern pinion
	or	lantern pinion
	syl	wheel
	pos	n.
lantern pinion	0.
	or	wheel
	syl	lan+tern pin+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a type of gearwheel, now used only in clocks, consisting of two parallel circular discs connected by a number of pins running parallel to the axis.
lantern slide	0.
	syl	lan+tern slide
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a photographic slide for projection, used originally in a magic lantern.
lanthanide	ety	C19: from #7lanthanum +#7ide 
lanthanon	alt
	head	lanthanide
	or	lanthanide
	syl	lan+tha+non
	pron	<1l@nT*2non>
	pos	n.
lanthanide	0.
	or	lanthanon
	syl	lan+tha+nide
	pron	<1l@nT*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any element of the lanthanide series. Also called: {rare earth, rare-earth element}.
lanthanide series	0.
	syl	lan+tha+nide se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a class of 15 chemically related elements with atomic numbers from 57 (lanthanum) to 71 (lutecium).
lanthanum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek lanthanein to lie unseen
lanthanum	0.
	syl	lan+tha+num
	pron	<1l@nT*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery-white ductile metallic element of the lanthanide series, occurring principally in bastnaesite and monazite: used in pyrophoric alloys, electronic devices, and in glass manufacture. Symbol: La; atomic no.: 57; atomic wt.: 138.91; valency: 3; relative density: 6.17; melting pt.: 920?%C; boiling pt.: 3454?%C.
lanthorn	0.
	syl	lant+horn
	pron	<1l@nt2hc:n>, <1l@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {lantern}.
lanugo	ety	C17: from Latin: down, from l*_ana wool
lanugos	infl
	head	lanugo
	syl	la+nu+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lanugo	0.
	syl	la+nu+go
	pron	<l*1nju:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of fine hairs, esp. the covering of the human fetus before birth.
lanuginous	sub
	head	lanugo
	or	lanuginose
	syl	la+nu+gi+nous
	pron	<l*1nju:Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
lanuginose	sub
	head	lanugo
	or	lanuginous
	syl	la+1nu+gi+2nose
	pos	adj.
lanuginousness	sub
	head	lanugo
	syl	la+1nu+gi+nous+ness
	pos	n.
Lan'us	0.
	syl	La+n*'us
	pron	Spanish <la1nus>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Argentina: a S suburb of Buenos Aires. Pop.: 449824 (1970).
lanyard	ety	C15 lanyer, from French lani*`ere, from lasne strap, probably of Germanic origin
laniard	alt
	head	lanyard
	or	lanyard
	syl	lan+iard
	pron	<1l@Gj*d>
	pos	n.
lanyard	1.
	or	laniard
	syl	lan+yard
	pron	<1l@Gj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord, esp. one worn around the neck, to hold a whistle, knife, etc.
lanyard	2.
	or	laniard
	syl	lan+yard
	pron	<1l@Gj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord with an attached hook used in firing certain types of cannon.
lanyard	3.
	or	laniard
	syl	lan+yard
	pron	<1l@Gj*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line rove through deadeyes for extending or tightening standing rigging.
Laotian	alt
	head	Lao
	or	Lao
	syl	Lao+ti:an
	pron	<1lauSi*n>
	pos	n.
Laos	infl
	head	Lao
	or	Laotians
	syl	Laos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Laotians	infl
	head	Lao
	or	Laos
	syl	Lao+ti:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lao	1.
	or	Laotian
	syl	Lao
	pron	<lau>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Buddhist people of Laos and NE Thailand, related to the Thais.
Lao	2.
	or	Laotian
	syl	Lao
	pron	<lau>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family and closely related to Thai.
Lao	3.
	or	Laotian
	syl	Lao
	pron	<lau>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language or to Laos.
LAO	0.
	syl	LAO
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Laos.
Laoag	0.
	syl	La:oag
	pron	<la:1wa:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the N Philippines, on NW Luzon: trade centre for an agricultural region. Pop.: 61727 (1970).
Laocoon	0.
	syl	La:oc:o:on
	pron	<lA1ok*u2on>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a priest of Apollo at Troy who warned the Trojans against the wooden horse left by the Greeks; killed with his twin sons by two sea serpents.
Laodicea	0.
	syl	La+od:i+ce:a
	pron	<2lA*udi1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of several Greek cities in W Asia, notably of {Latakia}.
laodicean	ety	C17: referring to the early Christians of Laodicea (Revelation 3:14-16)
laodicean	1.
	syl	la+od:i+ce:an
	pron	<2lA*udi1si*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	lukewarm and indifferent, esp. in religious matters.
laodicean	2.
	syl	la+od:i+ce:an
	pron	<2lA*udi1si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having a lukewarm attitude towards religious matters.
Laoighis	0.
	syl	Laoigh+is
	pron	<1lAiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of central Ireland, in Leinster province: formerly boggy but largely reclaimed for agriculture. County town: Portlaoise. Pop.: 45259 (1971). Area: 1719 sq. km (664 sq. miles). Also called: {Leix}. Former name: {Queen's County}.
Laomedon	0.
	syl	La:om:e:don
	pron	<lA1omi2don>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the founder and ruler of Troy, who cheated Apollo and Poseidon of their wage for constructing the city's walls; the father of Priam.
Laos	0.
	syl	Laos
	pron	<lauz>, <laus>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Asia: first united as the kingdom of Lan Xang (@6million elephants@9) in 1353, after being a province of the Khmer Empire for about four centuries; made part of French Indochina in 1893 and gained independence in 1949; became a republic in 1975. It is generally forested and mountainous, with the Mekong River running almost the whole length of the W border. Official language: Lao. Currency: kip. Capital: Vientiane. Pop.: 3181000 (1973). Area: 236000 sq. km (91000 sq. miles). Official name: {People's Democratic Republic of Laos}.
Laotian	sub
	head	Laos
	syl	Lao+ti:an
	pron	<1lauSi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Lao-tzu	alt
	head	Laotze
	or	Laotze
	syl	Lao-tzu
	pron	<1lau1tsu:>
	pos	n.
Laotze	0.
	or	Lao-tzu
	syl	Lao:tze
	pron	<1lau1tzA>
	pos	n.
	def	??604-??531 #7b.c., Chinese philosopher, traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism and the author of the
lap	ety	Old English l@appa flap; see #7lobe, lappet, {lop %2}
lap	H1.1.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the area formed by the upper surface of the thighs of a seated person.
lap	H1.2.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lap+ful}. the amount held in one's lap.
lap	H1.3.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a protected place or environment.
	exam	1	in the lap of luxury.
lap	H1.4.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hollow or depressed areas, such as a hollow in the land.
lap	H1.5.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of one's clothing that covers the lap.
drop in someone's lap	6.
	head	lap
	syl	drop in someone's lap.
	def	give someone the responsibility of.
in the lap of the gods	7.
	head	lap
	syl	in the lap of the gods.
	def	beyond human control and power.
lap	ety	C13 (in the sense: to wrap): probably from #7lap %1
lap	H2.1.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	one circuit of a racecourse or track.
lap	H2.2.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a stage or part of a journey, race, etc.
lap	H2.3.a.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an overlapping part or projection.
lap	H2.3.b.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of overlap.
lap	H2.4.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of material needed to go around an object.
lap	H2.5.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotating disc coated with fine abrasive for polishing gemstones.
lap	H2.6.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for bedding mechanical components together using a fine abrasive to polish the mating surfaces.
lap	H2.7.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a defect in rolled metals caused by the folding of a fin onto the surface.
lap	H2.8.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet or band of fibres, such as cotton, prepared for further processing.
laps	infl
	head	lap
	syl	laps
	pos	vb.
lapping	infl
	head	lap
	syl	lap+ping
	pos	vb.
lapped	infl
	head	lap
	syl	lapped.
	pos	vb.
lap	H2.9.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap or fold (around or over).
	exam	1	he lapped a bandage around his wrist.
lap	H2.10.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose or envelop in.
	exam	1	he lapped his wrist in a bandage.
lap	H2.11.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or lie partly or completely over or project beyond.
lap	H2.12.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to envelop or surround with comfort, love, etc..
	exam	1	lapped in luxury.
lap	H2.13.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be folded.
lap	H2.14.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overtake (an opponent) in a race so as to be one or more circuits ahead.
lap	H2.15.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to polish or cut (a workpiece, gemstone, etc.) with a fine abrasive, esp. to hone (mating metal parts) against each other with an abrasive.
lap	H2.16.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (fibres) into a sheet or band.
lapper	sub
	head	lap
	syl	lap+per
	pos	n.
lap	ety	Old English lapian; related to Old High German laffan, Latin lambere, Greek laptein 
laps	infl
	head	lap
	syl	laps
	pos	vb.
lapping	infl
	head	lap
	syl	lap+ping
	pos	vb.
lapped	infl
	head	lap
	syl	lapped.
	pos	vb.
lap	H3.1.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of small waves
	def	to wash against (a shore, boat, etc.), usually with light splashing sounds.
lap	H3.2.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up; esp. of animals
	def	to scoop (a liquid) into the mouth with the tongue.
lap	H3.3.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of lapping.
lap	H3.4.
	syl	lap
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin food for dogs or other animals. {~} See also {lap up}.
lapper	sub
	head	lap
	syl	lap+per
	pos	n.
La Palma	0.
	syl	La Pal+ma
	qual	Spanish
	def	la #!palma) an island in the N Atlantic, in the NW Canary Islands: administratively part of Spain. Chief town: Santa Cruz de la Palma. Pop.: 73749 (1970). Area: 725 sq. km (280 sq. miles).
laparotomy	ety	C19: from Greek laparos soft+-#7tomy 
laparotomies	infl
	head	laparotomy
	syl	lap:a+rot+o:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laparotomy	1.
	syl	lap:a+rot+o:my
	pron	<2l@p*1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision through the abdominal wall, esp. to investigate the cause of an abdominal disorder.
laparotomy	2.
	syl	lap:a+rot+o:my
	pron	<2l@p*1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the loin.
La Paz	0.
	syl	La Paz
	pron	<l@> <1p@z>, Spanish <la> <1pas>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Bolivia, at an altitude of 3600 m (12000 ft.): seat of government since 1898 (though Sucre is still the official capital); the country's largest city; founded in 1548 by the Spaniards; University (1830). Pop.: 660700 (1975 est.).
lapboard	0.
	syl	lap+board
	pron	<1l@p2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat board that can be used on the lap as a makeshift table or desk.
lap-chart	0.
	syl	lap-chart
	pos	n.
	qual	Motor racing.
	def	a log of every lap covered by each car in a race, showing the exact position throughout.
lap dissolve	0.
	syl	lap dis+solve
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	the transposing from one picture to another by reducing one picture in brightness and amplitude while increasing the other until it replaces the first.
lap dog	1.
	syl	lap dog
	pos	n.
	def	a pet dog small and docile enough to be cuddled in the lap.
lap dog	2.
	syl	lap dog
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who attaches himself to someone in admiration or infatuation.
lapel	ety	C18: from #7lap %1
lapel	0.
	syl	la+pel
	pron	<l*1pel>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuation of the turned or folded back collar on a suit coat, jacket, etc.
lapelled	sub
	head	lapel
	syl	la+1pelled
	pos	adj.
lapidary	ety	C14: from Latin lapid*_arius, from lapid-, lapis stone
lapidaries	infl
	head	lapidary
	syl	lap:i+dar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lapidary	1.
	syl	lap:i+dar:y
	pron	<1l@pid*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose business is to cut, polish, set, or deal in gemstones.
lapidary	2.
	syl	lap:i+dar:y
	pron	<1l@pid*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to gemstones or the work of a lapidary.
lapidary	3.
	syl	lap:i+dar:y
	pron	<1l@pid*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also {lap@.i+dar+i@.an} (@!l@ap$I#!d$e$$r$I$$n). engraved, cut, or inscribed in a stone or gemstone.
lapidary	4.
	syl	lap:i+dar:y
	pron	<1l@pid*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of sufficiently high quality to be engraved on a stone.
	exam	1	a lapidary inscription.
lapidarian	sub
	head	lapidary
	syl	lap:i+1dar+i:an
	pos	adj.
lapidate	ety	C17: from Latin lapid*_are, from lapis stone
lapidate	1.
	syl	lap:i+date
	pron	<1l@pi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to pelt with stones.
lapidate	2.
	syl	lap:i+date
	pron	<1l@pi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to kill by stoning.
lapidation	sub
	head	lapidate
	syl	lap:i+1da+tion
	pos	n.
lapidify	ety	C17: from French lapidifier, from Medieval Latin lapidific*_are, ultimately from Latin lapis stone
lapidifies	infl
	head	lapidify
	syl	la+pid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
lapidifying	infl
	head	lapidify
	syl	la+pid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
lapidified	infl
	head	lapidify
	syl	la+pid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
lapidify	0.
	syl	la+pid:i+fy
	pron	<l*1pidi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change into stone.
lapidification	sub
	head	lapidify
	syl	la+2pid:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
lapillus	ety	C18: Latin: little stone
lapilli	infl
	head	lapillus
	syl	la+pil+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lapillus	0.
	syl	la+pil+lus
	pron	<l*1pil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of lava thrown from a volcano.
lapis lazuli	ety	C14: from Latin lapis stone+Medieval Latin lazul*_i, from lazulum, from Arabic l*_azaward, from Persian l*_azhuward, of obscure origin
lapis lazuli	alt
	or	lapis lazuli
	syl	lap+is laz:u+li
	pron	<1l@pis>
	pos	n.
lapis lazuli	1.
	or	lapis lazuli
	syl	lap+is laz:u+li
	pron	<1l@pis>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant blue variety of the mineral lazurite, used as a gemstone.
lapis lazuli	2.
	or	lapis lazuli
	syl	lap+is laz:u+li
	pron	<1l@pis>
	pos	n.
	def	the deep blue colour of lapis lazuli.
lapis lazuli	xref
	or	lapis lazuli
	syl	lap+is laz:u+li
	pron	<1l@pis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {lapis}.
Lapithae	infl
	head	Lapith
	or	Lapiths
	syl	Lap:i+thae
	pron	<1l@pi2TE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lapiths	infl
	head	Lapith
	or	Lapithae
	syl	Lap+iths.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lapith	0.
	syl	Lap+ith
	pron	<1l@piT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a member of a people in Thessaly who at the wedding of their king, Piritho*"us, fought the drunken centaurs.
lap joint	0.
	syl	lap joint
	pos	n.
	def	a joint made by placing one member over another and fastening them together. Also called: {lapped joint}.
lap-jointed	sub
	head	lap joint
	syl	lap-2joint:ed
	pos	adj.
Pierre Simon	infl
	head	Laplace
	syl	Pierre Si:mon
	pron	<pje:r> <si1m?~c>
	pos	n.
Laplace	0.
	syl	La:place
	pron	French <la1plas>
	pos	n.
	def	Marquis de Laplace. 1749-1827, French mathematician, physicist, and astronomer. He formulated the nebular hypothesis (1796). He also developed the theory of probability.
Laplace operator	0.
	syl	La+place op+er:a+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the differential operator $6%2/$6 %2+$6%2/$6 %2+$6%2/$6 %2. Symbol: $V%2, Also: {La+pla+ci@.an} (l$$#!ple$I#s$I$$n).
Lapland	0.
	syl	Lap+land
	pron	<1l@p2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive region of N Europe, mainly within the Arctic Circle: consists of the N parts of Norway, Sweden, Finland, and the Kola Peninsula of the extreme NW Soviet Union. Also called: {Land of the Midnight Sun}.
Laplander	sub
	head	Lapland
	syl	Lap+2land+er
	pos	n.
La Plata	0.
	syl	La Pla+ta
	qual	Spanish
	def	la #!plata) a port in E Argentina, near the R*'io de la Plata estuary: founded in 1882 and modelled on Washington, D.C.; university (1897). Pop.: 506287 (1970).
lap of honour	0.
	syl	lap of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial circuit of a racing track, etc., by the winner of a race.
Lapp	1.
	syl	Lapp
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a nomadic people living chiefly in N Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula of the Soviet Union.
Lapp	2.
	syl	Lapp
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family. {~}
Lapp	3.
	syl	Lapp
	pron	<l@p>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language. &- {#!Lapp+ish}
lappet	ety	C16: from #7lap %1+-#7et  &- #!lap+pet+ed adj.
lappet	1.
	syl	lap+pet
	pron	<1l@pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hanging flap or piece of lace, etc., such as one dangling from a headdress.
lappet	2.
	syl	lap+pet
	pron	<1l@pit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a lobelike hanging structure, such as the wattle on a bird's head.
lapse	ety	C15: from Latin l*_apsus error, from l*_ab*_i to glide
lapse	1.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a drop in standard of an isolated or temporary nature.
	exam	1	a lapse of justice.
lapse	2.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in occurrence, usage, etc..
	exam	1	a lapse of five weeks between letters.
lapse	3.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradual decline or a drop to a lower degree, condition, or state.
	exam	1	a lapse from high office.
lapse	4.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral fall.
lapse	5.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the termination of some right, interest, or privilege, as by neglecting to exercise it or through failure of some contingency.
lapse	6.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	the termination of coverage following a failure to pay the premiums.
lapse	7.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drop in standard or fail to maintain a norm.
lapse	8.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decline gradually or fall in status, condition, etc.
lapse	9.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be discontinued, esp. through negligence or other failure.
lapse	10.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to drift or slide (into a condition).
	exam	1	to lapse into sleep.
lapse	11.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to turn away (from beliefs or norms).
lapse	12.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Law. of a devise or bequest
	def	to become void, as on the beneficiary's predeceasing the testator.
lapse	13.
	syl	lapse
	pron	<l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of time
	def	to slip away.
lapsable	sub
	head	lapse
	or	lapsible
	syl	laps+a:ble
	pos	adj.
lapsible	sub
	head	lapse
	or	lapsable
	syl	laps+i:ble
	pos	adj.
lapser	sub
	head	lapse
	syl	laps+er
	pos	n.
lapse rate	0.
	syl	lapse rate
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of change of any meteorological factor with altitude, esp. atmospheric temperature, which usually decreases at a rate of 0.6?%C per 100 metres ({environmental lapse rate) }. Unsaturated air loses about 1?%C per 100 m ({dry adiabatic lapse rate) }, whereas saturated air loses an average 0.5?%C per 100 m ({saturated adiabatic lapse rate) }.
lapstrake	ety	C18: from #7lap %2#7+strake 
lapstreak	alt
	head	lapstrake
	or	lapstrake
	syl	lap+streak
	pron	<1l@p2strEk>
	pos	adj.
	infl
	head	lapstrake
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
lapstrake	1.
	or	lapstreak
	syl	lap+strake
	pron	<1l@p2strAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {clinker-built}.
lapstrake	2.
	or	lapstreak
	syl	lap+strake
	pron	<1l@p2strAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a clinker-built boat.
lapsus	ety	from Latin: #7lapse 
lapsus	infl
	syl	lap+sus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lapsus	0.
	syl	lap+sus
	pron	<1l@ps*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a lapse or error.
Laptev Sea	0.
	syl	Lap+tev Sea
	pron	<1l@ptif>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow arm of the Arctic Ocean, along the N coast of the Soviet Union between the Taimyr Peninsular and the New Siberian Islands. Former name: {Nordenskj*"old Sea}.
lap up	1.
	syl	lap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to eat or drink.
lap up	2.
	syl	lap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to relish or delight in.
	exam	1	he laps up old horror films.
lap up	3.
	syl	lap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to believe or accept uncritically.
	exam	1	he laps up tall stories.
lapwing	ety	C17: altered form of Old English hl*_eapewince, plover, from hl*_eapan to #7leap+ wincian to jerk, {#7wink %1}
lapwing	0.
	syl	lap+wing
	pron	<1l@p2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plovers of the genus esp. typically having a crested head, wattles, and spurs. Also called: {green plover, pewit, peewit}.
lar	0.
	syl	lar
	pron	<la:>
	pos	n.
	def	the singular of {lares}. See {lares and penates}.
larboard	ety	C14 laddeborde (changed to larboard by association with starboard) , from laden to load+ borde #7board 
larboard	0.
	syl	lar+board
	pron	<1la:b*d>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a former word for { {port%2}}.
larceny	ety	C15: from Old French larcin, from Latin l*_atrocinium robbery, from latr*_o robber
larcenies	infl
	head	larceny
	syl	lar+ce:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
larceny	0.
	syl	lar+ce:ny
	pron	<1la:sini>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a technical word for {theft}.
larcenist	sub
	head	larceny
	or	larcener
	syl	lar+ce:nist
	pos	n.
larcener	sub
	head	larceny
	or	larcenist
	syl	lar+ce:ner
	pos	n.
larcenous	sub
	head	larceny
	syl	lar+ce:nous
	pos	adj.
larcenously	sub
	head	larceny
	syl	lar+ce:nous+ly
	pos	adv.
larch	ety	C16: from German L*"arche, ultimately from Latin larix 
larch	1.
	syl	larch
	pron	<la:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any coniferous tree of the genus having deciduous needle-like leaves and egg-shaped cones: family
larch	2.
	syl	larch
	pron	<la:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
lard	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin l*_aridum bacon fat
lard	1.
	syl	lard
	pron	<la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the rendered fat from a pig, esp. from the abdomen, used in cooking.
lard	2.
	syl	lard
	pron	<la:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excess fat on a person's body.
lard	3.
	syl	lard
	pron	<la:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (lean meat, poultry, etc.) by inserting small strips of bacon or fat before cooking.
lard	4.
	syl	lard
	pron	<la:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or smear (foods) with lard.
lard	5.
	syl	lard
	pron	<la:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add extra material to (speech or writing); embellish.
lardlike	sub
	head	lard
	syl	lard+2like
	pos	adj.
lardy	sub
	head	lard
	syl	lard:y
	pos	adj.
larder	ety	C14: from Old French lardier, from #7lard 
larder	0.
	syl	lar+der
	pron	<1la:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or cupboard, used as a store for food.
larder beetle	0.
	syl	lar+der bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a small blackish beetle, feeding on hides, bacon, etc.: family
lardon	ety	C15: from Old French, from #7lard 
lardoon	alt
	head	lardon
	or	lardon
	syl	lar+doon
	pron	<la:1du:n>
	pos	n.
lardon	0.
	or	lardoon
	syl	lar+don
	pron	<1la:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of fat used in larding meat.
lard pig	0.
	syl	lard pig
	pos	n.
	def	a large type of pig used principally for lard.
lardy cake	0.
	syl	lard:y cake
	pron	<1la:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rich sweet cake made of bread dough, lard, sugar, and dried fruit.
lares and penates	1.a.
	syl	lar:es and pe+na+tes
	pron	<1le*rEz>, <1la:->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	household gods.
lares and penates	1.b.
	syl	lar:es and pe+na+tes
	pron	<1le*rEz>, <1la:->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	statues of these gods kept in the home.
lares and penates	2.
	syl	lar:es and pe+na+tes
	pron	<1le*rEz>, <1la:->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the valued possessions of a household.
large	ety	C12 (originally: generous): via Old French from Latin largus ample, abundant
large	1.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a relatively great size, quantity, extent, etc.; big.
large	2.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	def	of wide or broad scope, capacity, or range; comprehensive.
	exam	1	a large effect.
large	3.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing great breadth of understanding.
	exam	1	a large heart.
large	4.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of the wind
	def	blowing from a favourable direction.
large	5.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	overblown; pretentious.
large	6.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	def	generous.
large	7.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Obsolete. of manners and speech
	def	gross; rude.
large	8.a.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of a dangerous criminal or wild animal
	def	free; not confined.
large	8.b.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	n.
	def	roaming freely, as in a foreign country.
large	8.c.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	n.
	def	as a whole; in general.
large	8.d.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	n.
	def	in full detail; exhaustively.
large	8.e.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	representing or assigned to a state, district, or nation.
	exam	1	an ambassador at large.
in (the) large	9.
	head	large
	syl	in (the) large.
	def	as a totality or on a broad scale.
large	10.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	with the wind blowing from a favourable direction.
large	11.a.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	generally; as a rule.
	exam	1	by and large, the man is the breadwinner.
large	11.b.
	syl	large
	pron	<la:J>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	towards and away from the wind.
loom large	12.
	head	large
	syl	loom large.
	def	to be very prominent or important.
largeness	sub
	head	large
	syl	large+ness
	pos	n.
large calorie	0.
	syl	large cal:o+rie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Calorie}.
large-handed	0.
	syl	large-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	generous; profuse.
large-hearted	0.
	syl	large-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	kind; sympathetic. Also: {large-souled}.
large intestine	0.
	syl	large in+tes+tine
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the alimentary canal consisting of the caecum, colon, and rectum. It extracts moisture from food residues, which are later excreted as faeces. Compare {small intestine}.
largely	1.
	syl	large+ly
	pron	<1la:Jli>
	pos	adv.
	def	principally; to a great extent.
largely	2.
	syl	large+ly
	pron	<1la:Jli>
	pos	adv.
	def	on a large scale or in a large manner.
large-minded	0.
	syl	large-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	generous or liberal in attitudes.
large-mindedly	sub
	head	large-minded
	syl	large-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
large-mindedness	sub
	head	large-minded
	syl	large-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
largemouth bass	0.
	syl	large+mouth bass
	pron	<1la:J2mauT> <1b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a common North American freshwater black bass, a popular game fish.
largen	0.
	syl	larg+en
	pron	<1la:J*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {enlarge}.
large-scale	1.
	syl	large-scale
	pos	adj.
	def	wide-ranging or extensive.
large-scale	2.
	syl	large-scale
	pos	adj.
	usage	of maps and models
	def	constructed or drawn to a big scale.
largess	ety	C13: from Old French, from #7large 
largesse	alt
	head	largess
	or	largess
	syl	lar+gesse
	pron	<la:1Jes>
	pos	n.
largess	1.
	or	largesse
	syl	lar+gess
	pron	<la:1Jes>
	pos	n.
	def	the generous bestowal of gifts, favours, or money.
largess	2.
	or	largesse
	syl	lar+gess
	pron	<la:1Jes>
	pos	n.
	def	the things so bestowed.
largess	3.
	or	largesse
	syl	lar+gess
	pron	<la:1Jes>
	pos	n.
	def	gener?!osity of spirit or attitude.
larghetto	ety	Italian: diminutive of #7largo 
	infl
	head	larghetto
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
larghetto	1.
	syl	lar+ghet+to
	pron	<la:1get*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be performed moderately slowly. {~} {+tos}.
larghetto	2.
	syl	lar+ghet+to
	pron	<la:1get*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a piece or passage to be performed in this way.
largish	0.
	syl	larg+ish
	pron	<1la:JiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	fairly large.
largo	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin largus #7large 
	infl
	head	largo
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
largo	1.
	syl	lar+go
	pron	<1la:g*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be performed slowly and broadly. {~} {+gos}.
largo	2.
	syl	lar+go
	pron	<1la:g*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a piece or passage to be per?!formed in this way.
lariat	ety	C19: from Spanish la reata the {#7riata} 
lariat	1.
	syl	lar:i+at
	pron	<1l@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {lasso}.
lariat	2.
	syl	lar:i+at
	pron	<1l@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a rope for tethering animals.
larine	ety	C20: via New Latin from Larus genus name, from Greek laros a kind of gull
larine	1.
	syl	lar+ine
	pron	<1l@rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a gull.
larine	2.
	syl	lar+ine
	pron	<1l@rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the suborder which contains the gulls, terns, skuas, and skimmers.
Larissa	alt
	head	Larisa
	or	Larisa
	syl	La+ris+sa
	pron	<l*1ris*>, Greek <1larisa>
	pos	n.
Larisa	0.
	or	Larissa
	syl	La+ri+sa
	pron	<l*1ris*>, Greek <1larisa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Greece, in E Thessaly: fortified by Justinian; annexed to Greece in 1881. Pop.: 72760 (1971).
lark	ety	Old English l*_awerce, l*_@awerce, of Germanic origin; related to German Lerche, Icelandic l*_@avirki 
lark	H1.1.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any brown songbird of the predominantly Old World family esp. the skylark: noted for their singing.
lark	H1.2.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {titlark} or {meadowlark}.
lark	H1.3.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any of various slender but powerful fancy pigeons, such as the {Coburg Lark}.
up with the lark	4.
	head	lark
	syl	up with the lark.
	pos	adv.
	def	up early in the morning.
lark	ety	C19: originally slang, perhaps related to #7laik 
lark	H2.1.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a carefree adventure or frolic.
lark	H2.2.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a harmless piece of mischief.
what a lark	3.
	head	lark
	syl	what a lark&!
	qual	Informal.
	def	how amusing&!
lark	H2.4.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to have a good time by frolicking.
lark	H2.5.
	syl	lark
	pron	<la:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to play a prank.
larker	sub
	head	lark
	syl	lark+er
	pos	n.
larkishness	sub
	head	lark
	syl	lark+ish+ness
	pos	n.
larksome	sub
	head	lark
	syl	lark+some
	pos	adj.
Philip	infl
	head	Larkin
	syl	Phil:ip.
	pos	n.
Larkin	0.
	syl	Lar:kin
	pron	<1la:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, English poet: his verse collections include (1955) and (1964).
larkspur	ety	C16: #7lark %1#7+spur 
larkspur	0.
	syl	lark+spur
	pron	<1la:k2spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ranunculaceous plants of the genus with spikes of blue, pink, or white irregular spurred flowers.
Larmor precession	ety	C20: named after Sir Joseph Larmor (1857-1942), British physicist
Larmor precession	0.
	syl	Lar:mor pre+ces+sion
	pron	<1la:mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	precession of the orbit of an electron in an atom that is subjected to a magnetic field.
larn	ety	C18: from a dialect form of #7learn 
larn	1.
	syl	larn
	pron	<la:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Not standard.; Facetious.
	def	to learn.
larn	2.
	syl	larn
	pron	<la:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	to teach (someone) a lesson.
	exam	1	that'll larn you&!
larnax	ety	from Greek; perhaps related to Late Greek narnax chest
larnax	0.
	syl	lar+nax
	pron	<1la:n@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a coffin made of terracotta.
La Rochefoucauld	0.
	syl	La Roche:fou:cauld
	qual	French
	def	la r@$#sfu#!ko) {Fran@.*,cois} (fr?~a#!swa), Duc de La Rochefoucauld. 1613-80, French writer. His best-known work is (1665), a collection of epigrammatic and cynical observations on human nature.
La Rochelle	0.
	syl	La Ro+chelle
	qual	French
	def	la r@$#!#s$el) a port in W France, on the Bay of Biscay: a Huguenot stronghold until its submission through famine to Richelieu's forces after a long siege (1627-28). Pop.: 81884 (1975).
Pierre Athanase	infl
	head	Larousse
	syl	Pierre A:tha:nase
	pron	<pje:r> <ata1na:z>
	pos	n.
Larousse	0.
	syl	La:rousse
	pron	French <la1rus>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-75, French grammarian, lexicographer, and encyclopedist. He edited and helped to compile the (1866-76).
larrigan	ety	C19: of unknown origin
larrigan	0.
	syl	lar+ri+gan
	pron	<1l@rig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a knee-high oiled leather moccasin boot worn by trappers, etc.
larrikin	ety	C19: from English dialect: a mischievous youth
larrikin	0.a.
	syl	lar+ri+kin
	pron	<1l@rikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a hooligan.
larrikin	0.b.
	syl	lar+ri+kin
	pron	<1l@rikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a larrikin bloke.
larrup	ety	C19: of unknown origin
larrup	0.
	syl	lar+rup
	pron	<1l@r*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to beat or flog.
larruper	sub
	head	larrup
	syl	lar+rup+er
	pos	n.
larum	0.
	syl	lar+um
	pron	<1l@r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {alarm}.
larva	ety	C18: (C17 in the original Latin sense: ghost): New Latin
larvae	infl
	head	larva
	syl	lar+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
larva	0.
	syl	lar+va
	pron	<1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an immature free-living form of many animals that develops into a different adult form by metamorphosis.
larval	sub
	head	larva
	syl	lar+val
	pos	adj.
larvicide	0.
	syl	lar+vi+cide
	pron	<1la:vi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical used for killing larvae.
larvicidal	sub
	head	larvicide
	syl	lar+vi+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
Harold	infl
	head	Larwood
	syl	Har:old.
	pos	n.
Larwood	0.
	syl	Lar:wood
	pron	<1la:wud>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, English cricketer. An outstanding fast bowler, he played 21 times for England between 1926 and 1932.
laryngeal	ety	C18: from New Latin laryngeus of the #7larynx 
laryngal	alt
	head	laryngeal
	or	laryngeal
	syl	la+ryn+gal
	pron	<l*1riGgL>
	pos	adj.
laryngeal	1.
	or	laryngal
	syl	lar+yn+ge:al
	pron	<2l@rin1JE*l>, <l*1rinJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the larynx.
laryngeal	2.
	or	laryngal
	syl	lar+yn+ge:al
	pron	<2l@rin1JE*l>, <l*1rinJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated at the larynx; glottal.
laryngeally	sub
	head	laryngeal
	syl	la+ryn+1ge:al+ly
	pos	adv.
laryngitis	0.
	syl	lar+yn+gi+tis
	pron	<2l@rin1JItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the larynx.
laryngitic	sub
	head	laryngitis
	syl	lar+yn+git+ic
	pron	<2l@rin1Jitik>
	pos	adj.
laryngology	0.
	syl	lar+yn+gol+o:gy
	pron	<2l@riG1gol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the larynx and its diseases.
laryngological	sub
	head	laryngology
	or	laryngologic
	syl	la+ryn+go+log:i+cal
	pron	<l*2riGg*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
laryngologic	sub
	head	laryngology
	or	laryngological
	syl	la+2ryn+go+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
laryngologically	sub
	head	laryngology
	syl	la+2ryn+go+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
laryngologist	sub
	head	laryngology
	syl	lar+yn+1gol:o+gist
	pos	n.
laryngoscope	0.
	syl	la+ryn+go+scope
	pron	<l*1riGg*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the larynx.
laryngoscopic	sub
	head	laryngoscope
	syl	la+ryn+go+scop+ic
	pron	<l*2riGg*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
laryngoscopically	sub
	head	laryngoscope
	syl	la+2ryn+go+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
laryngoscopist	sub
	head	laryngoscope
	syl	lar+yn+gos+co+pist
	pron	<2l@riG1gosk*pist>
	pos	n.
laryngoscopy	sub
	head	laryngoscope
	syl	lar+yn+1gos+co+py
	pos	n.
laryngotomies	infl
	head	laryngotomy
	syl	lar+yn+got+o:mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laryngotomy	0.
	syl	lar+yn+got+o:my
	pron	<2l@riG1got*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the larynx.
larynx	ety	C16: from New Latin larynx, from Greek larunx
larynges	infl
	head	larynx
	or	larynxes
	syl	la+ryn+ges
	pron	<l*1rinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
larynxes	infl
	head	larynx
	or	larynges
	syl	lar+ynx:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
larynx	0.
	syl	lar+ynx
	pron	<1l@riGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a cartilaginous and muscular hollow organ forming part of the air passage to the lungs: in higher vertebrates it contains the vocal cords.
lasagne	ety	from Italian lasagna, from Latin lasanum cooking pot
lasagna	alt
	head	lasagne
	or	lasagne
	syl	la+sa+gna
	pron	<l*1z@nj*>, <-1s@n->
	pos	n.
lasagne	1.
	or	lasagna
	syl	la+sa+gne
	pron	<l*1z@nj*>, <-1s@n->
	pos	n.
	def	a form of pasta consisting of wide flat sheets.
lasagne	2.
	or	lasagna
	syl	la+sa+gne
	pron	<l*1z@nj*>, <-1s@n->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several dishes made from layers of lasagne and meat, cheese, etc.
La Salle	0.
	syl	La Salle
	def	%1 (l$$ #!s@al) a city in SE Canada, in Quebec: a S suburb of Montreal. Pop.: 72912 (1971).
La Salle	0.
	syl	La Salle
	def	%2 la #!sal) Sieur {Ro@.bert Ca@.ve@.lier de} (r@$b$e$:r kav$$#!lje d$$). 1643-87, French explorer and fur trader in North America; founder of Louisiana (1682).
lascar	ety	C17: from Urdu lashkar soldier, from Persian: the army
lashkar	alt
	head	lascar
	or	lascar
	syl	lash+kar
	pron	<1l@Sk*>
	pos	n.
lascar	0.
	or	lashkar
	syl	las+car
	pron	<1l@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor from the East Indies.
Lascaux	0.
	syl	Las+caux
	pron	French <las1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	site of a cave in SW France, in the Dordogne: contains Palaeolithic wall drawings and paintings.
lascivious	ety	C15: from Late Latin lasc*_ivi*_osus, from Latin lasc*_ivia wantonness, from lasc*_ivus 
lascivious	1.
	syl	las+civ:i+ous
	pron	<l*1sivi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lustful; lecherous.
lascivious	2.
	syl	las+civ:i+ous
	pron	<l*1sivi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting sexual desire.
lasciviously	sub
	head	lascivious
	syl	las+1civ:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
lasciviousness	sub
	head	lascivious
	syl	las+1civ:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
lase	0.
	syl	lase
	pron	<lAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a substance, such as carbon dioxide or ruby
	def	to be capable of acting as a laser.
laser	ety	C20: from l ight a mplification by s timulated e mission of r adiation
laser	1.
	syl	la+ser
	pron	<1lAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {optical maser}. a device for converting light of mixed frequencies into an intense narrow monochromatic beam of coherent light. It consists of a ruby rod, gas-filled tube, etc., illuminated by a flash lamp to excite its atoms. Light emitted by these atoms is reflected backwards and forwards along the tube and stimulates further emission.
laser	2.
	syl	la+ser
	pron	<1lAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar device for producing a beam of any electromagnetic radiation, such as infrared or microwave radiation. See also {maser}.
lash	ety	C14: perhaps imitative
lash	H1.1.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp cutting blow from a whip or other flexible object.
	exam	1	twenty lashes was his punishment.
lash	H1.2.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the flexible end or ends of a whip.
lash	H1.3.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting or hurtful blow to the feelings, as one caused by ridicule or scolding.
lash	H1.4.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a forceful beating or impact, as of wind, rain, or waves against something.
have a lash (at)	5.
	head	lash
	syl	have a lash (at).
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to make an attempt at or take part in (something).
lash	H1.6.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	See {eyelash}.
lash	H1.7.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit (a person or thing) sharply with a whip, rope, etc., esp. as a former punishment.
lash	H1.8.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of wind, waves, etc.
	def	to beat forcefully against.
lash	H1.9.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack with words, ridicule, etc.
lash	H1.10.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flick or wave sharply to and fro.
	exam	1	the restless panther lashed his tail.
lash	H1.11.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge or drive with or as if with a whip.
	exam	1	to lash the audience into a violent mood.
lasher	sub
	head	lash
	syl	lash+er
	pos	n.
lashingly	sub
	head	lash
	syl	lash+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lash	ety	C15: from Old French lachier, ultimately from Latin laque*_are to ensnare, from laqueus noose
lash	H2.0.
	syl	lash
	pron	<l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or secure with rope, string, etc.
lasher	sub
	head	lash
	syl	lash+er
	pos	n.
-lashed	0.
	syl	-lashed
	pos	adj.
	def	having eyelashes as specified.
	exam	1	long-lashed.
lashing	H1.1.
	syl	lash+ing
	pron	<1l@SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a whipping; flogging.
lashing	H1.2.
	syl	lash+ing
	pron	<1l@SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a scolding.
lashing	H1.3.
	syl	lash+ing
	pron	<1l@SiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	large amounts; lots.
lashing	H2.0.
	syl	lash+ing
	pron	<1l@SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	rope, cord, etc., used for binding or securing.
Lashio	0.
	syl	Lash:i:o
	pron	<1l@Si2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE central Burma: starting point of the Burma Road to Chungking, China.
Lashkar	0.
	syl	Lash+kar
	pron	<1l^Sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former city in N India, in Madhya Pradesh: capital of the former states of Gwalior and Madhya Bharat; now part of the city of Gwalior.
lash out	1.
	syl	lash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burst into or resort to verbal or physical attack.
lash out	2.
	syl	lash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be extravagant, as in spending.
lash-up	0.a.
	syl	lash-up
	pron	<1l@S2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hook-up}. a temporary connection of equipment for experimental or emergency use.
lash-up	0.b.
	syl	lash-up
	pron	<1l@S2^p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	lash-up equipment.
Emanuel	infl
	head	Lasker
	syl	E:man:u:el.
	pos	n.
Lasker	0.
	syl	Las:ker
	pron	<1l@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1941, German chess player: world champion (1894-1921).
lasket	ety	C18: perhaps an alteration of French lacet #7latchet, through the influence of #7gasket 
lasket	0.
	syl	las+ket
	pron	<1l@skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop at the foot of a sail onto which an extra sail may be fastened.
Harold Joseph	infl
	head	Laski
	syl	Har:old Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Laski	0.
	syl	Las:ki
	pron	<1l@ski>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1950, English political scientist and socialist leader.
Las Palmas	0.
	syl	Las Pal+mas
	qual	Spanish
	def	las #!palmas) a port in the central Canary Islands, on NE Grand Canary: a major fuelling port on the main shipping route between Europe and South America. Pop.: 287038 (1970).
La Spezia	0.
	syl	La Spe+zia
	qual	Italian
	def	la #!sp$ettsja) a port in NW Italy, in Liguria, on the {Gulf of Spezia}: the chief naval base in Italy. Pop.: 122284 (1975 est.).
lass	ety	C13: origin uncertain
lass	0.
	syl	lass
	pron	<l@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or young woman.
Lassa	0.
	syl	Las+sa
	pron	<1la:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Lhasa}.
Lassa fever	0.
	syl	Las+sa fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a serious viral disease of Central West Africa, characterized by high fever and muscular pains.
Ferdinand	infl
	head	Lassalle
	syl	Fer:di:nand
	pron	<1ferdi2nant>
	pos	n.
Lassalle	0.
	syl	Las:salle
	pron	German <la1sal>
	pos	n.
	def	1825-64, German socialist and writer: a founder of the first German workers' political party (1863), which later became the Social Democratic Party.
Lassen Peak	0.
	syl	Las+sen Peak
	pron	<1l@sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in S California, in the S Cascade Range: the only active volcano in the U.S. outside Alaska and Hawaii. An area of 416 sq. km (161 sq. miles) was established as {Lassen Volcanic National Park} in 1916. Height: 3187 m (10457 ft.).
lassie	0.
	syl	las+sie
	pron	<1l@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a little lass; girl.
lassitude	ety	C16: from Latin lassit*_ud*_o, from lassus tired
lassitude	0.
	syl	las+si+tude
	pron	<1l@si2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental weariness.
lasso	ety	C19: from Spanish lazo, ultimately from Latin laqueus noose
lassos	infl
	head	lasso
	or	lassoes
	syl	las+sos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lassoes	infl
	head	lasso
	or	lassos
	syl	las+soes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lasso	1.
	syl	las+so
	pron	<1l@s*u>, <l@1su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a long rope or thong with a running noose at one end, used (esp. in America) for roping horses, cattle, etc.; lariat.
lassos	infl
	head	lasso
	or	lassoes soing
	syl	las+sos
	pos	vb.
lassoes soing	infl
	head	lasso
	or	lassos
	syl	las+soes; +so+ing
	pos	vb.
lassoed	infl
	head	lasso
	syl	las+soed.
	pos	vb.
lasso	2.
	syl	las+so
	pron	<1l@s*u>, <l@1su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch with or as if with a lasso.
lassoer	sub
	head	lasso
	syl	las+so+er
	pos	n.
Roland de	infl
	head	Lassus
	syl	Ro:land de.
	pos	n.
Lassus	0.
	syl	Las:sus
	pron	<1l@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name ??1532-94, Flemish composer, noted for his mastery in both sacred and secular music.
last	ety	variant of Old English latest, l@atest, superlative of #7late #e Usage. See at important.
last	H1.1.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	being, happening, or coming at the end or after all others.
	exam	1	the last horse in the race.
last	H1.2.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	being or occurring just before the present; most recent.
	exam	1	last Thursday.
last but not least	3.
	head	last
	syl	last but not least.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	coming last in order but nevertheless important.
last but one	4.
	head	last
	syl	last but one.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	next to last.
last	H1.5.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	only remaining.
	exam	1	one's last cigarette.
last	H1.6.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	most extreme; utmost.
last	H1.7.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	least suitable, appropriate, or likely.
	exam	1	he was the last person I would have chosen.
last	H1.8.a.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	final or ultimate.
	exam	1	last rites.
last	H1.8.b.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often prenominal; cap.
	exam	1	the Last Judgment.
last	H1.9.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	usage	often prenominal; postpositive
	def	inferior, unpleasant, or contemptible.
	exam	1	this ale is last.
last	H1.10.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	after all others; at or in the end.
	exam	1	he came last.
last	H1.11.a.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	most recently.
	exam	1	he was last seen in the mountains.
last	H1.11.b.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often prenominal; in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	last-mentioned.
last	H1.12.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often prenominal; sentence modifier
	def	as the last or latest item.
last	H1.13.a.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	a person or thing that is last.
last	H1.13.b.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	the final moment; end.
last	H1.14.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	one's last moments before death.
last	H1.15.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	the last thing a person can do (esp. in the phrase {breathe one's last}) .
last	H1.16.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	the final appearance, mention, or occurrence.
	exam	1	we've seen the last of him.
at last	17.
	head	last
	syl	at last.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	in the end; finally.
at long last	18.
	head	last
	syl	at long last.
	usage	often prenominal
	def	finally, after difficulty, delay, or irritation. {~} See also {last out}.
last	ety	Old English l*_@astan; related to Gothic laistjan to follow
last	H2.1.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to remain in being (for a length of time); continue.
	exam	1	his hatred lasted for several years.
last	H2.2.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be sufficient for the needs of (a person) for (a length of time).
	exam	1	it will last us until Friday.
last	H2.3.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to remain fresh, uninjured, or unaltered (for a certain time or duration).
	exam	1	he lasted for three hours underground.
laster	sub
	head	last
	syl	last+er
	pos	n.
last	ety	Old English l*_@aste, from l*_ast footprint; related to Old Norse leistr foot, Gothic laists 
last	H3.1.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooden or metal form on which a shoe or boot is fashioned or repaired.
last	H3.2.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (a shoe or boot) on a last.
laster	sub
	head	last
	syl	last+er
	pos	n.
last	ety	Old English hl@ast load; related to hladan to #7lade 
last	H4.0.
	syl	last
	pron	<la:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight or capacity having various values in different places and for different commodities. Commonly used values are 2 tons, 2000 pounds, 80 bushels, or 640 gallons.
last-cyclic	0.
	syl	last-cy:clic
	pos	adj.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	denoting rules that apply only to main clauses. Compare { {cyclic} (sense 6)}, {post-cyclic}.
last-ditch	0.
	syl	last-ditch
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made or done as a last desperate attempt or effort in the face of opposition.
lasting	1.
	syl	last+ing
	pron	<1la:stiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	permanent or enduring.
lasting	2.
	syl	last+ing
	pron	<1la:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong durable closely woven fabric used for shoe uppers, etc.
lastingly	sub
	head	lasting
	syl	last+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lastingness	sub
	head	lasting
	syl	last+ing+ness
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Last Judgment
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Last Judgment	0.
	syl	Last Judg+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the occasion, after the resurrection of the dead at the end of the world, when, according to biblical tradition, God will decree the final destinies of all men according to the good and evil in their earthly lives. Also called: {the Last Day, Doomsday, Judgment Day}.
lastly	1.
	syl	last+ly
	pron	<1la:stli>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the end or at the last point.
lastly	xref
	syl	last+ly
	pron	<1la:stli>
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
lastly	2.
	syl	last+ly
	pron	<1la:stli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the end; finally.
	exam	1	lastly, he put on his jacket.
last-minute	0.
	syl	last-min:ute
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	given or done at the latest possible time.
	exam	1	last-minute preparations.
last out	1.
	syl	last out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be sufficient for one's needs.
	exam	1	how long will our supplies last out??
last out	2.
	syl	last out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to endure or survive.
	exam	1	some old people don't last out the winter.
last post	1.
	syl	last post
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British military services
	def	a bugle call that orders men to retire for sleep.
last post	2.
	syl	last post
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British military services
	def	a similar call sounded at military funerals.
last quarter	0.
	syl	last quar+ter
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four principal phases of the moon, occurring between full moon and new moon, when half the lighted surface is visible. Compare {first quarter}.
last rites	0.
	syl	last rites
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	religious rites prescribed for those close to death.
last straw	ety	from the proverb, @6It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back@9
the	infl
	head	last straw
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
last straw	0.
	syl	last straw
	pos	n.
	def	the final irritation or problem that stretches one's endurance or patience beyond the limit.
Lasthe	infl
	head	Last Supper
	syl	Lasthe.
	pos	n.
Last Supper	0.
	syl	Last Sup+per
	pos	n.
	def	the meal eaten by Christ with his disciples on the night before his Crucifixion, during which he is believed to have instituted the Eucharist. Also called: the {Lord's Supper}.
last thing	0.
	syl	last thing
	pos	adv.
	def	as the final action, esp. before retiring to bed at night.
Las Vegas	0.
	syl	Las Ve+gas
	pron	<l@s> <1vAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Nevada: famous for luxury hotels and casinos. Pop.: 144333 (1973 est.).
lats	infl
	head	lat
	syl	lats
	pron	<1l@tu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
latu	infl
	head	lat
	or	lati
	syl	la:tu
	pron	<1l@tu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lati	infl
	head	lat
	or	latu
	syl	la:ti
	pron	<1l@tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lat	0.
	syl	lat
	pron	<l@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the monetary unit of Latvia before 1940.
lat	0.
	syl	lat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	latitude.
Lat	0.
	syl	Lat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Latin.
Lattakia	alt
	head	Latakia
	or	Latakia
	syl	Lat+ta+ki:a
	pron	<2l@t*1kE*>
	pos	n.
Latakia	0.
	or	Lattakia
	syl	Lat:a+ki:a
	pron	<2l@t*1kE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Syria, in the northwest: tobacco industry. Pop.: 125716 (1970). Latin name: {Laodicea ad Mare}.
latch	ety	Old English l@accan to seize, of Germanic origin; related to Greek lazesthai
latch	1.
	syl	latch
	pron	<l@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening for a gate or door that consists of a bar that may be slid or lowered into a groove, hole, etc.
latch	2.
	syl	latch
	pron	<l@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring-loaded door lock that can be opened by a key from outside.
latch	3.
	syl	latch
	pron	<l@C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {latch circuit}. a logic circuit that transfers the input states to the output states when signalled.
latch	4.
	syl	latch
	pron	<l@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten, fit, or be fitted with or as if with a latch.
latchet	ety	C14: from Old French lachet, from las #7lace 
latchet	0.
	syl	latch+et
	pron	<1l@Cit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a shoe fastening, such as a thong or lace.
latchkey	1.
	syl	latch+key
	pron	<1l@C2kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a key for an outside door or gate, esp. one that lifts a latch.
latchkey	2.a.
	syl	latch+key
	pron	<1l@C2kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a supposed freedom from restrictions.
latchkey	2.b.
	syl	latch+key
	pron	<1l@C2kE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a latchkey existence.
latchkey child	0.
	syl	latch+key child
	pos	n.
	def	a child who has to let himself in at home on returning from school, as his parents are out at work.
latch on	1.
	syl	latch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	; often foll. by to
	def	to attach oneself (to).
	exam	1	to latch on to new ideas.
latch on	2.
	syl	latch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	; often foll. by to
	def	to understand.
latch on	3.
	syl	latch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	; often foll. by to
	def	to obtain; get.
latchstring	0.
	syl	latch+string
	pron	<1l@C2striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of string fastened to a latch and passed through a hole in the door so that it can be opened from the other side.
late	ety	Old English l@at; related to Old Norse latr, Gothic lats 
late	1.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or arriving after the correct or expected time.
	exam	1	the train was late.
late	2.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	occurring, scheduled for, or being at a relatively advanced time.
	exam	1	a late marriage.
late	3.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	towards or near the end.
	exam	1	the late evening.
late	4.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	at an advanced time in the evening or at night.
	exam	1	it was late.
late	5.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	occurring or being just previous to the present time.
	exam	1	his late remarks on industry.
late	6.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having died, esp. recently.
	exam	1	my late grandfather.
late	7.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	just preceding the present or existing person or thing; former.
	exam	1	the late manager of this firm.
of late	8.
	head	late
	syl	of late.
	def	recently; lately.
late	9.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	after the correct or expected time.
	exam	1	he arrived late.
late	10.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a relatively advanced age.
	exam	1	she married late.
late	11.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	recently; lately.
	exam	1	as late as yesterday he was selling books.
late hours	12.
	head	late
	syl	late hours.
	def	rising and going to bed later than is usual.
late	13.a.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a late or advanced stage.
late	13.b.
	syl	late
	pron	<lAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	too late.
lateness	sub
	head	late
	syl	late+ness
	pos	n.
latecomer	0.
	syl	late+com:er
	pron	<1lAt2k^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that comes late.
lated	0.
	syl	lat+ed
	pron	<1lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {belated}.
lateen	ety	C18: from French voile latine Latin sail
lateen	0.
	syl	la+teen
	pron	<l*1tEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	denoting a rig with a triangular sail ({lateen sail}) bent to a yard hoisted to the head of a low mast, used esp. in the Mediterranean.
lateenrigged	0.
	syl	la:teen+rigged
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	rigged with a lateen sail.
Late Greek	0.
	syl	Late Greek
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek language from about the 3rd to the 8th centuries #7a.d. Compare {Medieval Greek, Koine}.
Late Latin	0.
	syl	Late Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	the form of written Latin used from the 3rd to the 7th centuries #7a.d. See also {Biblical Latin}.
lately	0.
	syl	late+ly
	pron	<1lAtli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in recent times; of late.
latency period	0.
	syl	la+ten+cy pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a period, from the age of about five to puberty, when sexual interest is diminished.
La Tene	ety	C20: from La T*`ene, a part of Lake Neuch*^atel, Switzerland, where remains of this culture were first discovered
La Tene	0.
	syl	La T*`ene
	pron	<l@> <1ten>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Celtic culture in Europe from about the 5th to the 1st centuries #7b.c., characterized by a distinctive type of curvilinear decoration. See also {Hallstatt}.
latent	ety	C17: from Latin lat*_ent-, from latens present participle of lat*_ere to lie hidden
latent	1.
	syl	la+tent
	pron	<1lAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	potential but not obvious or explicit.
latent	2.
	syl	la+tent
	pron	<1lAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of buds, spores, etc.
	def	dormant.
latent	3.
	syl	la+tent
	pron	<1lAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. esp. of an infectious disease
	def	not yet revealed or manifest.
latent	4.
	syl	la+tent
	pron	<1lAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psycho?!anal.
	def	relating to that part of a dream expressive of repressed desires.
latency	sub
	head	latent
	syl	la+ten+cy
	pos	n.
latently	sub
	head	latent
	syl	la+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
latent heat	0.
	syl	la+tent heat
	pos	n.
	usage	no longer in technical usage
	def	the heat evolved or liberated when a substance changes phase without any change in its temperature.
latent image	0.
	syl	la+tent im+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the invisible image produced by the action of light, etc., on silver halide crystals suspended in the emulsion of a photographic material. It becomes visible after development.
latent learning	0.
	syl	la+tent learn+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	learning that occurs covertly while the organism is involved in other activities.
latent period	1.
	syl	la+tent pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	def	the incubation period of an infectious disease, before symptoms appear.
latent period	2.
	syl	la+tent pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol., psychol.
	def	the interval between a stimulus and its response.
later	1.
	syl	lat+er
	pron	<1lAt*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	the comparative of {late}.
later	2.
	syl	lat+er
	pron	<1lAt*>
	pos	adv.
	def	afterwards; subsequently.
see you later	3.
	head	later
	syl	see you later.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression of farewell.
sooner or later	4.
	head	later
	syl	sooner or later.
	def	eventually.
lateral	ety	C17: from Latin later*_alis, from latus side
lateral	1.
	syl	lat+er+al
	pron	<1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the side or sides.
	exam	1	a lateral blow.
lateral	2.
	syl	lat+er+al
	pron	<1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a speech sound like l
	def	pro?!nounced with the tip of the tongue touching the centre of the alveolar ridge, leaving space on one or both sides for the passage of the airstream.
lateral	3.
	syl	lat+er+al
	pron	<1l@t*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a lateral object, part, passage, or movement.
lateral	4.
	syl	lat+er+al
	pron	<1l@t*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a lateral speech sound.
laterally	sub
	head	lateral
	syl	lat+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
lateral line system	0.
	syl	lat+er+al line sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system of sensory organs in fishes and aquatic amphibians consisting of a series of cells on the head and along the sides of the body that detect pressure changes and vibrations.
lateral thinking	0.
	syl	lat+er+al think+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a way of solving problems by rejecting traditional methods and employing unorthodox and apparently illogical means.
Lateran	ety	from Latin: the district is named after the ancient Roman family Plautii Laterani 
Lathe	infl
	head	Lateran
	syl	Lathe.
	pos	n.
Lateran	1.
	syl	Lat+er+an
	pron	<1l@t*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Lateran palace}. a palace in Rome, formerly the official residence of the popes.
Lateran	2.
	syl	Lat+er+an
	pron	<1l@t*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of five ecumenical councils held in this palace between 1123 and 1512.
Lateran	3.
	syl	Lat+er+an
	pron	<1l@t*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the basilica of Saint John Lateran, the cathedral church of Rome.
laterite	ety	C19: from Latin later brick, tile
laterite	0.
	syl	lat+er+ite
	pron	<1l@t*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of deposits consisting of residual insoluble deposits of ferric and aluminium oxides: formed by weathering of rocks in tropical regions.
lateritic	sub
	head	laterite
	syl	lat+er+it+ic
	pron	<2l@t*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
lateroversion	ety	C20: from #7lateral+ -version, from Latin versi*_o a turning
lateroversion	0.
	syl	lat+er:o+ver+sion
	pron	<2l@t*r*u1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal lateral displace?!ment of a bodily organ or part, esp. of the uterus.
latest	1.
	syl	lat+est
	pron	<1lAtist>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	the superlative of {late}.
latest	2.
	syl	lat+est
	pron	<1lAtist>
	pos	adj.
	def	most recent, modern, or new.
	exam	1	the latest fashions.
at the latest	3.
	head	latest
	syl	at the latest.
	def	no later than the time specified.
the latest	4.
	head	latest
	syl	the latest.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the most recent fashion or development.
latex	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: liquid, fluid
latexes	infl
	head	latex
	or	latices
	syl	la+tex:es
	pron	<1l@ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
latices	infl
	head	latex
	or	latexes
	syl	lat:i+ces
	pron	<1l@ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
latex	1.
	syl	la+tex
	pron	<1lAteks>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish milky fluid containing protein, starch, alkaloids, etc., that is produced by many plants. Latex from the rubber tree is used in the manufacture of rubber.
latex	2.
	syl	la+tex
	pron	<1lAteks>
	pos	n.
	def	a suspension of synthetic rubber or plastic in water, used in the manufacture of synthetic rubber products, etc.
lath	ety	Old English l@att; related to Dutch lat, Old High German latta 
laths	infl
	head	lath
	syl	laths
	pron	<la:@dz>, <la:Ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lath	1.
	syl	lath
	pron	<la:T>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several thin narrow strips of wood used to provide a supporting framework for plaster, tiles, etc.
lath	2.
	syl	lath
	pron	<la:T>
	pos	n.
	def	expanded sheet metal, wire mesh, etc., used to provide backing for plaster or rendering.
lath	3.
	syl	lath
	pron	<la:T>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin strip of wood.
lath	4.
	syl	lath
	pron	<la:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach laths to (a ceiling, roof, floor, etc.).
lathlike	sub
	head	lath
	syl	lath+2like
	pos	adj.
lathe	ety	perhaps C15 lath a support, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Danish lad lathe, Old English hl@ad heap
lathe	H1.1.
	syl	lathe
	pron	<lA@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for shaping, boring, facing, or cutting a screw thread in metal, wood, etc., in which the workpiece is turned about a horizontal axis against a fixed tool.
lathe	H1.2.
	syl	lathe
	pron	<lA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape, bore, or cut a screw thread in or on (a workpiece) on a lathe.
lathe	H2.0.
	syl	lathe
	pron	<lAD>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. history.
	def	any of the former administrative divisions of Kent.
lather	ety	Old English l*_eathor soap; related to Old Norse lauthr foam
lather	1.
	syl	lath+er
	pron	<1la:@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	foam or froth formed by the action of soap or a detergent in water.
lather	2.
	syl	lath+er
	pron	<1la:@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	foam formed by other liquid, such as the saliva of a horse.
lather	3.
	syl	lath+er
	pron	<1la:@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of agitation or excitement.
lather	4.
	syl	lath+er
	pron	<1la:@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to coat or become coated with lather.
lather	5.
	syl	lath+er
	pron	<1la:@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form a lather.
lather	6.
	syl	lath+er
	pron	<1la:@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to beat; flog.
lathery	sub
	head	lather
	syl	lath+er:y
	pos	adj.
lathi	ety	Hindi
lathi	0.
	syl	la+thi
	pron	<1la:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a long heavy wooden stick used as a weapon in India, esp. by the police.
lathier	infl
	head	lathy
	syl	lath:i+er
	pos	adj.
lathiest	infl
	head	lathy
	syl	lath:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lathy	0.
	syl	lath:y
	pron	<1la:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a lath, esp. in being tall and thin.
latices	0.
	syl	lat:i+ces
	pron	<1l@ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {latex}.
laticiferous	ety	C19: from New Latin latic- #7latex+ -#7ferous 
laticiferous	0.
	syl	lat:i+cif+er+ous
	pron	<2l@ti1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	containing or yielding latex.
	exam	1	laticiferous tissue.
latifundium	ety	C17: from Latin l*_atus broad+ fundus farm, estate
latifundia	infl
	head	latifundium
	syl	lat:i+fun+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
latifundium	0.
	syl	lat:i+fun+di:um
	pron	<2l@ti1f^ndi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large agricultural estate, esp. one worked by slaves in ancient Rome.
Hugh	infl
	head	Latimer
	syl	Hugh.
	pos	n.
Latimer	0.
	syl	Lat:i:mer
	pron	<1l@t*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1485-1555, English Protestant bishop: burnt at the stake for heresy under Mary I.
latimeria	ety	C20: named after Marjorie Courtenay- Latimer (born 1902), South African museum curator
latimeria	0.
	syl	lat:i+me:ri:a
	pron	<2l@ti1mi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any coelacanth fish of the genus
Latin	ety	Old English latin and l@aden Latin, language, from Latin Lat*_inus of Latium
Latin	1.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of ancient Rome and the Roman Empire and of the educated in medieval Europe, which achieved its classical form during the 1st century #7b.c. Having originally been the language of Latium, belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family, it later formed the basis of the Romance group. See {Late Latin, Low Latin, Medieval Latin, New Latin, Old Latin}. See also {Romance}.
Latin	2.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of those peoples whose languages are derived from Latin.
Latin	3.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of ancient Latium.
Latin	4.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Latin language, the ancient Latins, or Latium.
Latin	5.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or relating to those peoples whose languages are derived from Latin.
Latin	6.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to, the Roman Catholic Church.
Latin	7.
	syl	Lat+in
	pron	<1l@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the Roman alphabet.
Latina	0.
	syl	La+ti+na
	pron	Italian <la1tEna>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Italy, in Lazio: built as a planned town in 1932 on reclaimed land of the Pontine Marshes. Pop.: 78227 (1971). Former name (until 1947): {Littoria}.
Latin alphabet	0.
	syl	Lat+in al+pha+bet
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Roman alphabet}.
Latin America	0.
	syl	Lat+in A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	those areas of America whose official languages are Spanish and Portuguese, derived from Latin: South America, Central America, Mexico, and certain islands in the Caribbean.
Latin American	sub
	head	Latin America
	syl	Lat+in A:mer:i+can
	pos	n. adj.
Latinate	0.
	syl	Lat+in+ate
	pron	<1l@ti2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of writing vocabulary, etc.
	def	imitative of or derived from Latin.
Latin Church	0.
	syl	Lat+in Church
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman Catholic Church.
Latin cross	0.
	syl	Lat+in cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross the lowest arm of which is longer than the other three.
Latinism	0.
	syl	Lat+in+ism
	pron	<1l@ti2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, idiom, or phrase borrowed from Latin.
Latinist	0.
	syl	Lat+in+ist
	pron	<1l@tinist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies or is proficient in Latin.
Latinity	1.
	syl	La+tin+i:ty
	pron	<l*1tiniti>
	pos	n.
	def	facility in the use of Latin.
Latinity	2.
	syl	La+tin+i:ty
	pron	<l*1tiniti>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin style, esp. in literature.
Latinise	alt
	head	Latinize
	or	Latinize
	syl	Lat+in+ise
	pron	<1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Latinize	1.
	or	Latinise
	syl	Lat+in+ize
	pron	<1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to translate into Latin or Latinisms.
Latinize	2.
	or	Latinise
	syl	Lat+in+ize
	pron	<1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transliterate into the Latin alphabet.
Latinize	3.
	or	Latinise
	syl	Lat+in+ize
	pron	<1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to acquire Latin style or customs.
Latinize	4.
	or	Latinise
	syl	Lat+in+ize
	pron	<1l@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring Roman Catholic influence to bear upon (the form of religious ceremonies, etc.).
Latinization	sub
	head	Latinize
	or	Latinisation
	syl	Lat+in:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Latinisation	sub
	head	Latinize
	or	Latinization
	syl	Lat+in:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Latinizer	sub
	head	Latinize
	or	Latiniser
	syl	Lat+in+2iz+er
	pos	n.
Latiniser	sub
	head	Latinize
	or	Latinizer
	syl	Lat+in+2is+er
	pos	n.
Latinos	infl
	head	Latino
	syl	La+ti+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Latino	0.
	syl	La+ti+no
	pron	<l@1tEn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an inhabitant of the U.S. who is of Latin American origin.
Latin Quarter	0.
	syl	Lat+in Quar+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an area of Paris, on the S bank of the River Seine: contains the city's main educational establishments; centre for students and artists.
Latin square	0.
	syl	Lat+in square
	pos	n.
	usage	in statistical analysis
	def	one of a set of square arrays of rows and columns built up from different symbols so that no symbol occurs more than once in any row or column.
latish	0.
	syl	lat+ish
	pron	<1lAtiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	rather late.
latitude	ety	C14: from Latin l*_atit*_ud*_o, from l*_atus broad
latitude	1.a.
	syl	lat:i+tude
	pron	<1l@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an angular distance in degrees north or south of the equator (latitude 0?%), equal to the angle subtended at the centre of the globe by the meridian between the equator and the point in question.
latitude	1.b.
	syl	lat:i+tude
	pron	<1l@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a region considered with regard to its distance from the equator. See { {longitude} (sense 1).}
latitude	2.
	syl	lat:i+tude
	pron	<1l@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	scope for freedom of action, thought, etc.; freedom from restriction.
	exam	1	his parents gave him a great deal of latitude.
latitude	3.
	syl	lat:i+tude
	pron	<1l@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the range of exposure over which a photographic emulsion gives an acceptable negative.
latitude	4.
	syl	lat:i+tude
	pron	<1l@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	See {celestial latitude}.
latitudinal	sub
	head	latitude
	syl	lat:i+1tu+di+nal
	pos	adj.
latitudinally	sub
	head	latitude
	syl	lat:i+1tu+di+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
latitudinarian	ety	C17: from Latin l*_atit*_ud*_o breadth, #7latitude, influenced in form by #7trinitarian 
latitudinarian	1.
	syl	lat:i+tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2l@ti2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting or marked by freedom of attitude or behaviour, esp. in religious matters.
latitudinarian	2.
	syl	lat:i+tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2l@ti2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or relating to a school of thought within the Church of England in the 17th century.
latitudinarian	3.
	syl	lat:i+tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2l@ti2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with latitudinarian views.
latitudinarianism	sub
	head	latitudinarian
	syl	lat:i+2tu+di+1nar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
Latium	0.
	syl	La+ti:um
	pron	<1lASi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W central Italy, on the Tyrrhenian Sea: less extensive ancient territory inhabited by the Latin people from the 10th century #7b.c. until dominated by Rome (4th century #7b.c.) ; includes the plain of the lower Tiber, the reclaimed Pontine Marshes, and Campagna. Capital: Rome. Pop.: 4702093 (1971). Area: 17203 sq. km (6709 sq. miles). Italian name: {Lazio}.
Latona	0.
	syl	La:to:na
	pron	<l*1t*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman name of {Leto}.
Maurice Quentin de	infl
	head	Latour
	syl	Mau:rice Quen:tin de
	pron	<mcris> <k*~a1t*~e> <d*>
	pos	n.
Latour	0.
	syl	La:tour
	pron	French <la1tu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1704-88, French pastellist noted for the vivacity of his portraits.
La Tour	0.
	syl	La Tour
	qual	French
	def	la #!tu$:r) {Georges de} (#f@$r#f d$$). ??1593-1652, French painter, esp. of candlelit religious scenes.
La Trappe	0.
	syl	La Trappe
	qual	French
	def	la #!trap) a monastery in NW France, in the village of Soligny-la-Trappe northeast of Alen*,con: founded in about 1140, site of the Trappist reform of Cistercian order in 1664.
latria	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek latreia worship
latria	0.
	syl	la+tri:a
	pron	<l*1trI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, theol.
	def	the adoration that may be offered to God alone.
latrine	ety	C17: from French, from Latin l*_atr*_ina, shortened form of lav*_atr*_ina bath, from lav*_are to wash
latrine	0.
	syl	la+trine
	pron	<l*1trEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lavatory, as in a barracks, camp, etc.
-latry	ety	from Greek -latria, from latreia worship
-latry	0.
	syl	-la:try
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating worship of or excessive veneration of.
	exam	1	idolatry;
	exam	2	Mariolatry.
-latrous	sub
	head	-latry
	syl	-la:trous
	pos	adj.
latten	ety	C14: from Old French laton, of unknown origin
latten	0.
	syl	lat+ten
	pron	<1l@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	metal or alloy, esp. brass, made in thin sheets.
latter	1.a.
	syl	lat+ter
	pron	<1l@t*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting the second or second mentioned of two: distinguished from
latter	1.b.
	syl	lat+ter
	pron	<1l@t*>
	pos	as; n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	usage	prenominal
	exam	1	the latter is not important.
latter	2.
	syl	lat+ter
	pron	<1l@t*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	near or nearer the end.
	exam	1	the latter part of a film.
latter	3.
	syl	lat+ter
	pron	<1l@t*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	more advanced in time or sequence; later.#e {Usage}. In careful usage, is used when only two items are in question.
	exam	1	he gave the money to Christopher and not to John, the latter being less in need of it. Last-named
latter-day	0.
	syl	lat:ter-day
	pos	adj.
	def	present-day; modern.
Latter-day Saint	0.
	syl	Lat:ter-day Saint
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for a {Mormon}.
latterly	0.
	syl	lat+ter+ly
	pron	<1l@t*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	recently; lately.
lattermost	0.
	syl	lat:ter+most
	pron	<1l@t*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {last%1}.
lattice	ety	C14: from Old French lattis, from latte #7lath 
lattice	1.
	syl	lat+tice
	pron	<1l@tis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {latticework}. an open framework of strips of wood, metal, etc., arranged to form an ornamental pattern.
lattice	2.a.
	syl	lat+tice
	pron	<1l@tis>
	pos	n.
	def	a gate, screen, etc., formed of such a framework.
lattice	2.b.
	syl	lat+tice
	pron	<1l@tis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a lattice window.
lattice	3.
	syl	lat+tice
	pron	<1l@tis>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a decorative or heraldic device, resembling such a framework.
lattice	4.
	syl	lat+tice
	pron	<1l@tis>
	pos	n.
	def	an array of objects or points in a periodic pattern in two or three dimensions, esp. an array of atoms, ions, etc., in a crystal or an array of points indicating their positions in space. See also {Bravais lattice}.
lattice	5.
	syl	lat+tice
	pron	<1l@tis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, adorn, or supply with a lattice or lattices.
latticed	sub
	head	lattice
	syl	lat+ticed
	pos	adj.
latus rectum	ety	C18: New Latin: straight side
latera recta	infl
	head	latus rectum
	syl	lat+er:a rec+ta
	pron	<1l@t*r*> <1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
latus rectum	0.
	syl	la+tus rec+tum
	pron	<1la:t*s> <1rekt*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a chord that passes through the focus of a conic and is perpendicular to the major axis.
Latvia	0.
	syl	Lat+vi:a
	pron	<1l@tvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the unofficial name of {Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic}.
Latvian	1.
	syl	Lat+vi:an
	pron	<1l@tvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Latvia, its people, or their language.
Latvian	2.
	syl	Lat+vi:an
	pron	<1l@tvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Lettish}. an official language of the Latvian SSR, along with Russian: closely related to Lithuanian and belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family.
Latvian	3.
	syl	Lat+vi:an
	pron	<1l@tvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Latvia.
Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Lat+vi:an So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an adminis?!trative division of the W Soviet Union, on the Gulf of Riga and the Baltic Sea. Capital: Riga. Pop.: 2364127 (1970). Area: 63700 sq. km (25590 sq. miles).
laud	ety	C14: vb. from Latin lauda*_re; n. from laud*_es, pl. of Latin laus praise
laud	1.
	syl	laud
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to praise or glorify.
laud	2.
	syl	laud
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	praise or glorification.
lauder	sub
	head	laud
	syl	laud+er
	pos	n.
William	infl
	head	Laud
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Laud	0.
	syl	Laud
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	1573-1645, English prelate; archbishop of Canterbury (1633-45). His persecution of Puritans and his High Church policies in England and Scotland were a cause of the Civil War; he was impeached by the Long Parliament (1640) and executed.
Niki	infl
	head	Lauda
	syl	Ni:ki
	pron	<1niki>
	pos	n.
Lauda	0.
	syl	Lau:da
	pron	German <1lauda>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1949, Austrian motor-racing driver.
laudable	0.
	syl	laud+a:ble
	pron	<1lc:d*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving or worthy of praise; admirable; commendable.
laudableness	sub
	head	laudable
	or	laudability
	syl	laud+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
laudability	sub
	head	laudable
	or	laudableness
	syl	laud+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
laudably	sub
	head	laudable
	syl	laud+a:bly
	pos	adv.
laudanum	ety	C16: New Latin, name chosen by Paracelsus for a preparation probably containing opium, perhaps based on #7labdanum 
laudanum	1.
	syl	lau+da+num
	pron	<1lc:dN*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tincture of opium.
laudanum	2.
	syl	lau+da+num
	pron	<1lc:dN*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	any medicine of which opium was the main ingredient.
laudation	0.
	syl	lau+da+tion
	pron	<lc:1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal word for {praise}.
laudative	alt
	head	laudatory
	or	laudatory
	syl	laud:a+tive
	pos	adj.
laudatory	0.
	or	laudative
	syl	laud:a+to:ry
	pron	<1lc:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or containing praise; eulogistic.
Lauder	0.
	syl	Lau:der
	pron	<1lc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Har@.ry}. original surname 1870-1950, Scottish ballad singer and music hall comedian.
Laudian	0.
	syl	Laud+i:an
	pron	<1lc:di*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	of or relating to the High-Church standards set up for the Church of England by Archbishop Laud.
lauds	ety	C14: see #7laud 
lauds	0.
	syl	lauds
	pron	<lc:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the traditional morning prayer of the Western Church, constituting with matins the first of the seven canonical hours.
Max Theodor Felix von	infl
	head	Laue
	syl	Max The:o:dor Fe:lix von
	pron	<maks 1tA:o2do:r 1fA:liks fcn). 1879-1960, GArman physicist. HA pionAArAd thA tAchniquA of mAasuring thA wavAlAngths of x-rays by thAir diffraction by crystals and contributAd to thA thAory of rAlativity: NobAl prizA for physics 1914>
	pos	n.
laugh	ety	Old English l@ahan, hliehhen; related to Gothic hlahjan, Dutch lachen 
laugh	1.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express or manifest emotion, esp. mirth or amusement, typically by expelling air from the lungs in short bursts to produce an inarticulate voiced noise, with the mouth open.
laugh	2.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of certain mammals or birds
	def	to make a noise resembling a laugh.
laugh	3.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter or express with laughter.
	exam	1	he laughed his derision at the play.
laugh	4.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or force (someone, esp. oneself) into a certain condition by laughter.
	exam	1	he laughed himself sick.
laugh	5.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to make fun (of); jeer (at).
laugh	6.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	usage	intr.; foll. by over
	def	to read or discuss something with laughter.
don't make me laugh	7.
	head	laugh
	syl	don't make me laugh.
	qual	Informal.
	def	I don't believe you for a moment.
laugh in a person's face	8.
	head	laugh
	syl	laugh in a person's face.
	def	to show open contempt or defiance towards a person.
laugh like a drain	9.
	head	laugh
	syl	laugh like a drain.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to laugh loudly and coarsely.
laugh up one's sleeve	10.
	head	laugh
	syl	laugh up one's sleeve.
	def	to laugh or have grounds for amusement, self-satisfaction, etc., secretly.
laugh on the other side of one's face	11.
	head	laugh
	syl	laugh on the other side of one's face.
	def	to show sudden disappointment or shame after appearing cheerful or confident.
	exam	1	you'll laugh on the other side of your face when you see how bad your work is.
be laughing	12.
	head	laugh
	syl	be laughing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be in a favourable situation. {~}
laugh	13.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of laughing.
laugh	14.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	a manner of laughter.
laugh	15.
	syl	laugh
	pron	<la:f>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that causes laughter.
	exam	1	that holiday was a laugh.
the last laugh	16.
	head	laugh
	syl	the last laugh.
	def	the final success in an argument, situation, etc., after previous defeat.
laugher	sub
	head	laugh
	syl	laugh+er
	pos	n.
laughingly	sub
	head	laugh
	syl	laugh+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
laughable	1.
	syl	laugh+a:ble
	pron	<1la:f*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing scorn; ludicrous.
	exam	1	he offered me a laughable sum for the picture.
laughable	2.
	syl	laugh+a:ble
	pron	<1la:f*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing laughter.
laughableness	sub
	head	laughable
	syl	laugh+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
laughably	sub
	head	laughable
	syl	laugh+a:bly
	pos	adv.
laugh away	1.
	syl	laugh a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss or dispel (something unpleasant) by laughter.
laugh away	2.
	syl	laugh a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (time) pass pleasantly by jesting.
laugh down	0.
	syl	laugh down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to silence by laughing contemptuously.
laughing gas	0.
	syl	laugh+ing gas
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nitrous oxide}.
laughing hyena	0.
	syl	laugh+ing hy+e:na
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {spotted hyena} (see {hyena}) .
laughing jackass	0.
	syl	laugh+ing jack+ass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {kookaburra}.
laughing stock	0.
	syl	laugh+ing stock
	pos	n.
	def	an object of humiliating ridicule.
	exam	1	his mistakes have made him a laughing stock.
laugh off	0.
	syl	laugh off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or dismiss lightly, esp. with stoicism.
	exam	1	he laughed off his injuries.
laughter	ety	Old English hleahtor; related to Old Norse hl*_atr 
laughter	1.
	syl	laugh+ter
	pron	<1la:ft*>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of or noise produced by laughing.
laughter	2.
	syl	laugh+ter
	pron	<1la:ft*>
	pos	n.
	def	the experience or manifestation of mirth, amusement, scorn, or joy.
Charles	infl
	head	Laughton
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Laughton	0.
	syl	Laugh:ton
	pron	<1lc:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1962, U.S. actor, born in England: noted esp. for his films of the 1930s, such as (1935) and the unfinished (1937).
launce	0.
	syl	launce
	pron	<la:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {sand eel}.
Launceston	0.
	syl	Laun+ces+ton
	pron	<1lc:ns*st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Australia, the chief port of the island state of Tasmania on the Tamar River, 64 km (40 miles) from Bass Strait. Pop.: 62181 (1971).
launch	ety	C14: from Anglo-French lancher, from Late Latin lance*_are to use a lance, hence, to set in motion. See #7lance 
launch	H1.1.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (a vessel) into the water.
launch	H1.2.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (a newly built vessel) into the water for the first time.
launch	H1.3.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to start off or set in motion.
	exam	1	to launch a scheme.
launch	H1.4.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propel with force.
launch	H1.5.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to involve (oneself) totally and enthusiastically.
	exam	1	to launch oneself into work.
launch	H1.6.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set (a missile, spacecraft, etc.) into motion.
launch	H1.7.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catapult (an aircraft), as from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
launch	H1.8.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to start talking or writing (about).
	exam	1	he launched into a story.
launch	H1.9.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to start (out) on a fresh course.
launch	H1.10.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to pay (out) a lot of money.
launch	H1.11.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of launching.
launch	ety	C17: via Spanish lancha and Portuguese from Malay lancharan boat, from lanchar speed
launch	H2.1.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor driven boat used chiefly as a trans?!port boat.
launch	H2.2.
	syl	launch
	pron	<lc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the boats of a man-of-war.
launch complex	0.
	syl	launch com+plex
	pos	n.
	def	an installation for the construction and launching of spacecraft, artificial satellites, or rockets.
launcher	0.
	syl	launch+er
	pron	<1lc:nC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any installation, vehicle, or other device for launching rockets, missiles, or other projectiles.
launch pad	alt
	head	launching pad
	or	launching pad
	syl	launch pad
	pos	n.
launching pad	0.
	or	launch pad
	syl	launch+ing pad
	pos	n.
	def	a platform in a launch complex from which a spacecraft, rocket, etc., is launched.
launch shoe	alt
	head	launching shoe
	or	launching shoe
	syl	launch shoe
	pos	n.
launching shoe	0.
	or	launch shoe
	syl	launch+ing shoe
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment to an aircraft from which a missile is launched.
launching vehicle	alt
	head	launch vehicle
	or	launch vehicle
	syl	launch+ing ve+hi+cle
	pos	n.
launch vehicle	1.
	or	launching vehicle
	syl	launch ve+hi+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket, without its payload, used to launch a spacecraft.
launch vehicle	2.
	or	launching vehicle
	syl	launch ve+hi+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {booster} (sense 2)}.
launch window	0.
	syl	launch win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	the limited period during which a spacecraft can be launched on a particular mission.
launder	ety	C14 (n., meaning: a person who washes linen): changed from lavender washerwoman, from Old French lavandiere, ultimately from Latin lav*_are to wash
launder	1.
	syl	laun+der
	pron	<1lc:nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wash and often also to iron (clothes, linen, etc.).
launder	2.
	syl	laun+der
	pron	<1lc:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a water trough, esp. one used for washing ore in mining.
launderer	sub
	head	launder
	syl	laun+der+er
	pos	n.
Laundromat	alt
	head	Launderette
	or	Launderette
	syl	Laun+dro+mat
	pron	<1lc:ndr*2m@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Launderette	0.
	or	Laundromat
	syl	Laun+der+ette
	pron	<2lc:nd*1ret>, <lc:n1dret>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a commercial establishment where clothes can be washed and dried, using coin-operated machines.
laundress	0.
	syl	laun+dress
	pron	<1lc:ndris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who launders clothes, sheets, etc., for a living.
laundry	ety	C16: changed from C14 lavendry; see #7launder 
laundries	infl
	head	laundry
	syl	laun+dries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laundry	1.
	syl	laun+dry
	pron	<1lc:ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where clothes are washed and ironed.
laundry	2.
	syl	laun+dry
	pron	<1lc:ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	the clothes or linen washed and ironed.
laundry	3.
	syl	laun+dry
	pron	<1lc:ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of laundering.
laundrywoman	alt
	head	laundryman
	or	laundryman
	syl	laun:dry+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
laundrymen	infl
	head	laundryman
	or	laundrywomen
	syl	laun:dry+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laundrywomen	infl
	head	laundryman
	or	laundrymen
	syl	laun:dry+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laundryman	1.
	or	laundrywoman
	syl	laun:dry+man
	pron	<1lc:ndrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects or delivers laundry.
laundryman	2.
	or	laundrywoman
	syl	laun:dry+man
	pron	<1lc:ndrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in a laundry.
lauraceous	0.
	syl	lau+ra+ceous
	pron	<lc:1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of aromatic trees and shrubs having leathery leaves: includes the laurels and avocado.
Laurasia	ety	C20: from New Latin Laur (entia) (referring to the ancient N American land mass, from Laurentian strata of the Canadian Shield) + (Eur) asia 
Laurasia	0.
	syl	Laur:a+sia
	pron	<lc:1rAS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical mass of land in the N hemisphere in the Palaeozoic era that later separated to form the northern continents.
laureate	ety	C14: from Latin laure*_atus, from laurea #7laurel 
laureate	1.
	syl	lau+re:ate
	pron	<1lc:riit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	crowned with laurel leaves as a sign of honour.
laureate	2.
	syl	lau+re:ate
	pron	<1lc:riit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	made of laurel.
laureate	3.
	syl	lau+re:ate
	pron	<1lc:riit>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	short for {poet laureate}.
laureate	4.
	syl	lau+re:ate
	pron	<1lc:riit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	usually immediately postpositive
	def	a person honoured with the laurel crown or wreath.
laureateship	sub
	head	laureate
	syl	lau+re:ate+2ship
	pos	n.
laureation	sub
	head	laureate
	syl	lau+re:a+tion
	pron	<2lc:ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
laurel	ety	C13 lorer, from old French lorier laurel tree, ultimately from Latin laurus 
laurel	1.
	syl	lau+rel
	pron	<1lor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bay, bay laurel, sweet bay, true laurel}. a small Mediterranean lauraceous evergreen tree, with glossy aromatic leaves, used for flavouring in cooking, and small blackish berries.
laurel	2.
	syl	lau+rel
	pron	<1lor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related tree, of the Canary Islands and Azores.
laurel	3.
	syl	lau+rel
	pron	<1lor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cherry laurel} or {mountain laurel}.
spurge laurel	4.
	head	laurel
	syl	spurge laurel.
	def	a European thymelaeaceous evergreen shrub, with glossy leaves and small green flowers.
spotted	5.
	head	laurel
	syl	spotted
	def	or {Japan laurel}. an evergreen cornaceous shrub, of S and SE Asia, the female of which has yellow-spotted leaves.
laurel	6.
	syl	lau+rel
	pron	<1lor*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a wreath of true laurel, worn on the head as an emblem of victory or honour in classical times.
laurel	7.
	syl	lau+rel
	pron	<1lor*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	honour, distinction, or fame.
look to one's laurels	8.
	head	laurel
	syl	look to one's laurels.
	def	to be on guard against one's rivals.
rest on one's laurels	9.
	head	laurel
	syl	rest on one's laurels.
	def	to be satisfied with distinction won by past achievements. {~} {+rels, +rel+ling, +relled} {+rels, +rel+ing, +reled}.
laurel	10.
	syl	lau+rel
	pron	<1lor*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crown with laurels.
Laurel and Hardy	0.
	syl	Lau:rel and Har:dy
	pron	<1lor*l> <1ha:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a team of U.S. film comedians, {Stan Laurel}, 1890-1965, the thin one, and his partner, {Oliver Hardy}, 1892-1957, the fat one.
Laurentian	1.
	syl	Lau+ren+tian
	pron	<lc:1renS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {Lawrentian}. of or resembling the style of D. H. or T. E. Lawrence.
Laurentian	2.
	syl	Lau+ren+tian
	pron	<lc:1renS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated near the St. Lawrence River.
Laurentian Mountains	0.
	syl	Lau+ren+tian Moun+tains
	pron	<lc:1renS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of low mountains in E Canada, in Quebec between the St. Lawrence River and Hudson Bay. Highest point: 1191 m (3905 ft.). Also: {Lau+ren+tides} (#!l@$$:r$$n@!ta$Idz).
Laurentian Shield	0.
	syl	Lau+ren+tian Shield
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Canadian Shield}. Also: {Laurentian Plateau}.
lauric acid	ety	C19: from Latin laurus laurel; from its occurrence in the berries of the laurel (Laurus nobilis) 
lauric acid	0.
	syl	lau+ric ac:id
	pron	<1lc:rik>, <1lo->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dodecanoic acid}.
Laurier	0.
	syl	Lau:ri:er
	pron	<1lori*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.frid}. 1841-1919, Canadian Liberal statesman; the first French-Canadian prime minister (1896-1911).
laurustinus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin laurus laurel
laurustinus	0.
	syl	lau+rus+ti+nus
	pron	<2lc:r*1stIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean caprifoliaceous shrub, with glossy evergreen leaves and white or pink fragrant flowers.
lauryl alcohol	ety	C20: from #7laur (#7ic acid) +-#7yl 
lauryl alcohol	0.
	syl	lau+ryl al+co+hol
	pron	<1lc:ril>, <1lo->
	pos	n.
	def	a water-insoluble crystalline solid used in the manufacture of detergents; 1-dodecanol. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\1\0CH\2OH.
Lausanne	0.
	syl	Lau+sanne
	pron	<l*u1z@n>, French <lo1zan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Switzerland, capital of Vaud canton, on Lake Geneva; cultural and commercial centre; university (1537). Pop.: 135200 (1975 est.).
Lautrec	0.
	syl	Lau:trec
	pron	French <lo1trek>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Henri de) {Toulouse-Lautrec}.
lav	0.
	syl	lav
	pron	<l@v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {lavatory}.
lava	ety	C18: from Italian (Neapolitan dialect), from Latin lav*_are to wash
lava	0.
	syl	la:va
	pron	<1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	magma emanating from volcanoes and other vents. Any extrusive igneous rock formed by the cooling and solidification of lava.
lavabo	ety	C19: from Latin: I shall wash, the opening of Psalm 26:6
lavaboes	infl
	head	lavabo
	or	lavabos
	syl	la+va+boes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lavabos	infl
	head	lavabo
	or	lavaboes
	syl	la+va+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lavabo	1.a.
	syl	la+va+bo
	pron	<l*1vAb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the ritual washing of the celebrant's hands after the offertory at Mass.
lavabo	1.b.
	syl	la+va+bo
	pron	<l*1vAb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	lavabo basin;
	exam	2	lavabo towel.
lavabo	2.
	syl	la+va+bo
	pron	<l*1vAb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	another name for {washbasin}.
lavabo	3.
	syl	la+va+bo
	pron	<l*1vAb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a trough for washing in a convent or monastery.
lavage	ety	C19: via French, from Latin lav*_are to wash
lavage	0.
	syl	lav+age
	pron	<1l@viJ>, <l@1va:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the washing out of a hollow organ by flushing with water.
Laval	H1.0.
	syl	La+val
	pron	<l*1v@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in Quebec: a NW suburb of Montreal. Pop.: 228010 (1971).
Pierre	infl
	head	Laval
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Laval	H2.0.
	syl	La:val
	pron	French <la1val>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1945, French statesman. He was premier of France (1931-32; 1935-36) and premier of the Vichy government (1942-44). He was executed for collaboration with Germany.
lava-lava	ety	Samoan
lava-lava	0.
	syl	la:va-la:va
	pos	n.
	def	a draped skirtlike garment of printed cotton or calico worn by Polynesians.
lavation	ety	C17: from Latin lav*_atio, from lav*_are to wash
lavation	0.
	syl	la+va+tion
	pron	<l@1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or literary.
	def	the act or process of washing.
lavational	sub
	head	lavation
	syl	la+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
lavatory	ety	C14: from Late Latin lav*_at*_orium, from Latin lav*_are to wash
lavatories	infl
	head	lavatory
	syl	lav:a+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lavatory	1.
	syl	lav:a+to:ry
	pron	<1l@v*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {toilet, water closet, W.C}.
lavatory	1.a.
	syl	lav:a+to:ry
	pron	<1l@v*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a sanitary installation for receiving and disposing of urine and faeces, consisting of a bowl fitted with a water-flushing device and connected to a drain.
lavatory	1.b.
	syl	lav:a+to:ry
	pron	<1l@v*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room containing such an installation.
lavatory	2.
	syl	lav:a+to:ry
	pron	<1l@v*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the washing place in a convent or monastic establishment.
lavatory paper	0.
	syl	lav:a+to:ry pa+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {toilet paper}.
lave	ety	Old English lafian, perhaps from Latin lav*_are to wash
lave	0.
	syl	lave
	pron	<lAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {wash}.
lavender	ety	C13: lavendre, via French from Medieval Latin lavendula, of obscure origin
lavender	1.
	syl	lav+en+der
	pron	<1l@v*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various perennial shrubs or herbaceous plants of the genus esp. cultivated for its mauve or blue flowers and as the source of a fragrant oil ({oil of lavender}) : family (labiates). See also {spike lavender}. Compare {sea lavender}.
lavender	2.
	syl	lav+en+der
	pron	<1l@v*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried parts of used to perfume clothes.
lavender	3.a.
	syl	lav+en+der
	pron	<1l@v*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale or light bluish-purple to a very pale violet colour.
lavender	3.b.
	syl	lav+en+der
	pron	<1l@v*nd*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	lavender socks.
lavender	4.
	syl	lav+en+der
	pron	<1l@v*nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	perfume scented with lavender.
laver	ety	C14: from Old French laveoir, from Late Latin lav*_at*_orium washing place
laver	H1.1.
	syl	la+ver
	pron	<1lAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a large basin of water used by the priests for ritual ablutions.
laver	H1.2.
	syl	la+ver
	pron	<1lAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the font or the water of baptism.
laver	ety	C16: from Latin
laver	H2.0.
	syl	la+ver
	pron	<1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several seaweeds of the genus and related genera, with edible fronds: family (red algae).
Rod (ney) 	infl
	head	Laver
	syl	Rod (ney) .
	pos	n.
Laver	0.
	syl	La:ver
	pron	<1lAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1938, Australian tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1968, 1969; U.S. champion 1969.
laver bread	0.
	syl	la+ver bread
	pron	<1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	laver seaweed fried as a breakfast food; popular in Wales.
laverock	ety	Old English l*_@awerce #7lark %1
laverock	0.
	syl	lav+er+ock
	pron	<1l@v*r*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a northern Brit. dialect word for {skylark} (bird).
lavish	ety	C15: adj. use of lavas profusion, from Old French lavasse torrent, from Latin lav*_are to wash
lavish	1.
	syl	lav+ish
	pron	<1l@viS>
	pos	adj.
	def	prolific, abundant, or profuse.
lavish	2.
	syl	lav+ish
	pron	<1l@viS>
	pos	adj.
	def	generous; unstinting; liberal.
lavish	3.
	syl	lav+ish
	pron	<1l@viS>
	pos	adj.
	def	extravagant; prodigal; wasteful.
	exam	1	lavish expenditure.
lavish	4.
	syl	lav+ish
	pron	<1l@viS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give, expend, or apply abundantly, generously, or in profusion.
lavisher	sub
	head	lavish
	syl	lav+ish+er
	pos	n.
lavishly	sub
	head	lavish
	syl	lav+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
lavishment	sub
	head	lavish
	syl	lav+ish+ment
	pos	n.
lavishness	sub
	head	lavish
	syl	lav+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Antoine Laurent	infl
	head	Lavoisier
	syl	An:toine Lau:rent
	pron	<?~atwan lc1r*~a). 1743-94, FrAnch chAmist; onA of thA foundArs of modArn chAmistry. HA disprovAd thA phlogiston thAory, namAd oxygAn, and discovArAd its importancA in rAspiration and combustion>
	pos	n.
lavolta	ety	C16: from Italian la volta the turn; see #7volta 
lavolta	0.
	syl	la+vol+ta
	pron	<l*1volt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {volta}.
law	ety	Old English lagu, from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic l*"og (pl.) things laid down, law
law	1.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule or set of rules legally or constitutionally instituted in order to punish those who offend the conventions of society.
law	2.a.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule or body of rules made by the legislature. See {statute law}.
law	2.b.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule or body of rules made by a municipal or other authority. See {bylaw}.
law	3.a.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition and control enforced by such rules.
law	3.b.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	lawcourt.
law	4.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule of conduct.
	exam	1	a law of etiquette.
law	5.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of rules governing a particular field of activity.
	exam	1	the laws of tennis.
law	6.a.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the legal or judicial system.
law	6.b.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession or practice of law.
law	6.c.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the police or a policeman.
law	7.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a binding force or statement.
	exam	1	his word is law.
law	8.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {law of nature}. a generalization based on a recurring fact or event.
law	9.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or knowledge of law; jurisprudence.
law	10.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles originat?!ing and formerly applied only in courts of common law. Compare { {equity} (sense 3).}
law	11.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a general principle, formula, or rule describing a phenomenon in mathematics, science, philosophy, etc..
	exam	1	the laws of thermodynamics.
law	12.a.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Law of Moses}.
law	12.b.
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Torah}.
etc)	infl
	head	law
	syl	etc.)
a law unto itself (oneself	13.
	head	law
	syl	a law unto itself (oneself
	def	a person or thing that is outside established laws.
go to law	14.
	head	law
	syl	go to law.
	def	to resort to legal proceedings on some matter.
lay down the law	15.
	head	law
	syl	lay down the law.
	def	to speak in an authoritative or dogmatic manner.
take the law into one's own hands	16.
	head	law
	syl	take the law into one's own hands.
	def	to ignore or bypass the law when redressing a grievance.
law	xref
	syl	law
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {judicial, juridical, legal}.
Andrew Bonar	1.
	head	Law
	syl	An:drew Bon:ar
	pron	<1bon*>
	def	1858-1923, British Conservative statesman, born in Canada; prime minister (1922-23).
John	2.
	head	Law
	syl	John.
	def	1671-1729, Scottish financier. He founded the first bank in France (1716) and the Mississippi Scheme for the development of Louisiana (1717), which collapsed due to excessive speculation.
law-abiding	0.
	syl	law-a:bid:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering more or less strictly to the laws.
	exam	1	a law-abiding citizen.
law-abidingness	sub
	head	law-abiding
	syl	law-a:2bid:ing+ness
	pos	n.
law agent	0.
	syl	law a:gent
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a solicitor holding a certificate from the Law Society of Scotland and thereby entitled to appear for a client in any Sheriff Court.
lawbreaker	1.
	syl	law+break:er
	pron	<1lc:2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breaks the law.
lawbreaker	2.
	syl	law+break:er
	pron	<1lc:2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that does not conform with legal standards or requirements.
lawbreaking	sub
	head	lawbreaker
	syl	law+2break:ing
	pos	n. adj.
law centre	0.
	syl	law cen+tre
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an independent service financed by a local authority, which provides free legal advice and information to the general public.
Henry	1.
	head	Lawes
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	1596-1662, English composer, noted for his music for Milton's masque (1634) and for his settings of some of Robert Herrick's poems.
Lawes	2.
	syl	Lawes
	pron	<lc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Wil@.liam}. 1602-45, English composer, noted for his harmonically experimental instrumental music.
Law French	0.
	syl	Law French
	pos	n.
	def	a set of Anglo-Norman terms used in English laws and law books.
lawful	0.
	syl	law+ful
	pron	<1lc:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowed, recognized, or sanctioned by law; legal.
lawfully	sub
	head	lawful
	syl	law+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
lawfulness	sub
	head	lawful
	syl	law+ful+ness
	pos	n.
lawgiver	1.
	syl	law+giv:er
	pron	<1lc:2giv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the giver of a code of laws.
lawgiver	2.
	syl	law+giv:er
	pron	<1lc:2giv*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lawmaker}. a maker of laws.
lawgiving	sub
	head	lawgiver
	syl	law+2giv:ing
	pos	n. adj.
lawks	ety	C18: variant of Lord&!, probably influenced in form by #7alack 
lawks	0.
	syl	lawks
	pron	<lc:ks>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an expression of surprise or dismay.
lawless	1.
	syl	law+less
	pron	<1lc:lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without law.
lawless	2.
	syl	law+less
	pron	<1lc:lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	disobedient to the law.
lawless	3.
	syl	law+less
	pron	<1lc:lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary to or heedless of the law.
lawless	4.
	syl	law+less
	pron	<1lc:lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncontrolled; unbridled.
	exam	1	lawless rage.
lawlessly	sub
	head	lawless
	syl	law+less+ly
	pos	adv.
lawlessness	sub
	head	lawless
	syl	law+less+ness
	pos	n.
Law Lords	0.
	syl	Law Lords
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	members of the House of Lords who sit as the highest court of appeal, although in theory the full House of Lords has this role.
lawmen	infl
	head	lawman
	syl	law+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lawman	0.
	syl	law+man
	pron	<1lc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an officer of the law, such as a policeman or sheriff.
law merchant	0.
	syl	law mer+chant
	pos	n.
	qual	Mercantile law.
	def	the body of rules and principles determining the rights and obligations of the parties to commercial transactions; commercial law.
lawn	ety	C16: changed form of C14 launde, from Old French lande, of Celtic origin; compare Breton lann heath; related to #7land 
lawn	H1.1.
	syl	lawn
	pron	<lc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat and usually level area of mown and cultivated grass.
lawn	H1.2.
	syl	lawn
	pron	<lc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {glade}.
lawny	sub
	head	lawn
	syl	lawn:y
	pos	adj.
lawn	ety	C15: probably from Laon, a town in France where linen was made
lawn	H2.0.
	syl	lawn
	pron	<lc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine linen or cotton fabric, used for clothing.
lawny	sub
	head	lawn
	syl	lawn:y
	pos	adj.
lawn mower	0.
	syl	lawn mow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-operated or power-operated machine with rotary blades for cutting grass on lawns.
lawn tennis	1.
	syl	lawn ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	tennis played on a grass court.
lawn tennis	2.
	syl	lawn ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	the formal name for {tennis}.
Law of Moses	1.
	syl	Law of Mo:ses
	pos	n.
	def	the body of laws contained in the first five books of the Old Testament, traditionally ascribed to Moses.
Law of Moses	2.
	syl	Law of Mo:ses
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the first five books of the Old Testament; Pentateuch.
law of nations	0.
	syl	law of na+tions
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {international law}.
law of thermodynamics	1.
	syl	law of ther+mo+dy+nam+ics
	pos	n.
	def	any of three principles governing the relationships between different forms of energy. The {first law of thermodynamics} (law of conservation of energy) states that the change in the internal energy of a system is equal to the sum of the heat added to the system and the work done on it. The {second law of thermodynamics} states that heat cannot be transferred from a colder to a hotter body within a system without net changes occurring in other bodies within that system; in any irreversible process, entropy always increases. The {third law of thermodynamics} (Nernst heat theorem) states that it is impossible to reduce the temperature of a system to absolute zero in a finite number of steps.
law of thermodynamics	2.
	syl	law of ther+mo+dy+nam+ics
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes called: the {zeroth law of thermodynamics}. the principle that if two bodies are each in thermal equilibrium with a third body then the first two bodies are in thermal equilibrium with each other.
D (avid) H (erbert) 	1.
	head	Lawrence
	syl	D (avid) H (erbert) .
	def	1885-1930, English novelist, poet, and short-story writer. Many of his works deal with the destructiveness of modern industrial society, contrasted with the beauty of nature and instinct, esp. the sexual impulse. His novels include (1913), (1915), (1920), and (1928).
Ernest Orlando	2.
	head	Lawrence
	syl	Er:nest Or:lan:do.
	def	1901-58, U.S. physicist who invented the cyclotron (1931): Nobel prize for physics 1939.
Gertrude	3.
	head	Lawrence
	syl	Ger:trude.
	def	1898-1952, English actress, noted esp. for her roles in comedies such as No*"el Coward's (1930).
Lawrence	4.
	syl	Law:rence
	pron	<1lor*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 1769-1830, English portrait painter.
T (homas) E (dward) 	5.
	head	Lawrence
	syl	T (homas) E (dward) 
	def	known as 1888-1935, British soldier and writer. He took a major part in the Arab revolt against the Turks (1916-18), proving himself an outstanding guerrilla leader. He described his experiences in (1926).
lawrencium	ety	C20: named after Ernest O. L#7awrence 
lawrencium	0.
	syl	law+ren+ci:um
	pron	<lo1rensi*m>, <lc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a transuranic element artificially produced from californium. Symbol: Lr; atomic no.: 103; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%5%6Lr: 35 seconds; valency: 3.
Lawrentian	0.
	syl	Law+ren+tian
	pron	<lc:1renS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of D.H. Lawrence.
Law Society	0.
	syl	Law So+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in England or Scotland
	def	the professional body of solici?!tors, established in 1825 and entrusted with the registration of solicitors (requiring the passing of certain examinations) and the regulation of professional conduct.
law stationer	1.
	syl	law sta+tion+er
	pos	n.
	def	a stationer selling articles used by lawyers.
law stationer	2.
	syl	law sta+tion+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who makes handwritten copies of legal documents.
lawsuit	0.
	syl	law+suit
	pron	<1lc:2su:t>, <-2sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a proceeding in a court of law brought by one party against another, esp. a civil action.
law term	1.
	syl	law term.
	pos	n.
	def	an expression or word used in law.
law term	2.
	syl	law term.
	pos	n.
	def	any of various periods of time appointed for the sitting of lawcourts.
lawyer	ety	C14: from #7law 
lawyer	1.
	syl	law+yer
	pron	<1lc:j*>, <1lci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the legal profession, esp. a solicitor. See also {advocate, barrister, solicitor}.
lawyer	2.
	syl	law+yer
	pron	<1lc:j*>, <1lci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for {burbot} (a fish).
lax	ety	C14 (originally used with reference to the bowels): from Latin laxus loose
lax	1.
	syl	lax
	pron	<l@ks>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking firmness; not strict.
lax	2.
	syl	lax
	pron	<l@ks>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking precision or definition.
lax	3.
	syl	lax
	pron	<l@ks>
	pos	adj.
	def	not taut.
lax	4.
	syl	lax
	pron	<l@ks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a speech sound
	def	pronounced with little muscular effort and consequently having relatively imprecise accuracy of articulation and little temporal duration. In English the vowel in is lax.
lax	5.
	syl	lax
	pron	<l@ks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flower clusters
	def	having loosely arranged parts.
laxly	sub
	head	lax
	syl	lax+ly
	pos	adv.
laxation	ety	C14: from Latin lax*_atio, from lax*_are to slacken
laxation	1.
	syl	lax:a+tion
	pron	<l@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making lax or the state of being lax.
laxation	2.
	syl	lax:a+tion
	pron	<l@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another word for {defecation}.
laxative	ety	C14 (originally: relaxing): from Medieval Latin lax*_at*_ivus, from Latin lax*_are to loosen
laxative	1.
	syl	lax:a+tive
	pron	<1l@ks*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent stimulating evacuation of faeces.
laxative	2.
	syl	lax:a+tive
	pron	<1l@ks*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	stimulating evacuation of faeces.
lay	ety	Old English lecgan; related to Gothic lagjan, Old Norse leggja #e Usage. In careful English, the verb lay is used with an object and lie without one: the soldier laid down his arms; the book was lying on the table. In informal English, lay is frequently used for lie: the book was laying on the table. All careful writers observe the distinction even in informal contexts.
lays	infl
	head	lay
	syl	lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
laying	infl
	head	lay
	syl	lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
laid	infl
	head	lay
	syl	laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
lay	H1.1.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put in a low or horizontal position; cause to lie.
	exam	1	to lay a cover on a bed.
lay	H1.2.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place, put, or be in a particular state or position.
	exam	1	he laid his finger on his lips.
lay	H1.3.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect or not standard.
	def	to be in a horizontal position; lie.
	exam	1	he often lays in bed all the morning.
lay	H1.4.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by down
	def	to establish as a basis.
	exam	1	to lay a foundation for discussion.
lay	H1.5.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place or dispose in the proper position.
	exam	1	to lay a carpet.
lay	H1.6.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange (a table) for eating a meal.
lay	H1.7.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prepare for lighting by placing fuel in the grate, etc..
	exam	1	lay the fire.
lay	H1.8.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	of birds, esp. the domestic hen
	def	to produce (eggs).
lay	H1.9.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to present or put forward.
	exam	1	he laid his case before the magistrate.
lay	H1.10.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to impute or attribute.
	exam	1	all the blame was laid on him.
lay	H1.11.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange, devise, or prepare.
	exam	1	to lay a trap.
lay	H1.12.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place, set, or locate.
	exam	1	the scene is laid in London.
lay	H1.13.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to apply on or as if on a surface.
	exam	1	to lay a coat of paint.
lay	H1.14.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to impose as a penalty or burden.
	exam	1	to lay a fine.
lay	H1.15.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (a bet) with (someone).
	exam	1	I lay you five to one on Prince.
lay	H1.16.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to settle.
	exam	1	to lay the dust.
lay	H1.17.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to allay; suppress.
	exam	1	to lay a rumour.
lay	H1.18.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring down forcefully.
	exam	1	to lay a whip on someone's back.
lay	H1.19.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
lay	H1.20.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to press down or make smooth.
	exam	1	to lay the nap of cloth.
lay	H1.21.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange and twist together (strands) in order to form (a rope, cable, etc.).
lay	H1.22.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to apply settings of elevation and training to (a weapon) prior to firing.
lay	H1.23.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Hunting.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to put (hounds or other dogs) onto a scent.
lay	H1.24.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another word for {inlay}.
lay	H1.25.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect or informal.
	usage	often foll. by to or out
	def	to plan, scheme, or devise.
lay	H1.26.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to move or go, esp. into a specified position or direction.
	exam	1	to lay close to the wind.
lay aboard	27.
	head	lay
	syl	lay aboard.
	usage	Nautical. formerly
	def	to move alongside a warship to board it.
lay	H1.28.a.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail on a planned course without tacking.
lay	H1.28.b.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to plan an action.
lay bare	29.
	head	lay
	syl	lay bare.
	def	to reveal or explain.
	exam	1	he laid bare his plans.
lay hands on	30.
	head	lay
	syl	lay hands on.
	def	See { {hands} (sense 12).}
lay hold of	31.
	head	lay
	syl	lay hold of.
	def	to seize or grasp.
lay oneself open	32.
	head	lay
	syl	lay oneself open.
	def	to make oneself vulnerable (to criticism, attack, etc.).
lay open	33.
	head	lay
	syl	lay open.
	def	to reveal or disclose.
lay siege to	34.
	head	lay
	syl	lay siege to.
	def	to besiege (a city, etc.).
lay	H1.35.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the manner or position in which something lies or is placed.
lay	H1.36.a.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an act of sexual intercourse.
lay	H1.36.b.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a sexual partner.
lay	H1.37.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a portion of the catch or the profits from a whaling or fishing expedition.
lay	H1.38.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the amount or direction of hoist in the strands of a rope. {~} See also {layabout, lay aside, lay away, lay-by, lay down, lay in, lay into, lay off, lay on, lay out, lay over, lay to, lay up}.
lay	H2.0.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {lie%2}.
lay	ety	C14: from Old French lai, from Late Latin l*_aicus, ultimately from Greek laos people
lay	H3.1.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or belonging to people who are not clergymen.
lay	H3.2.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	adj.
	def	nonprofessional; amateur.
lay	ety	C13: from Old French lai, perhaps of Germanic origin
lay	H4.1.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballad or short narrative poem, esp. one intended to be sung.
lay	H4.2.
	syl	lay
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a song or melody.
layabout	1.
	syl	lay+a:bout
	pron	<1lA*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a lazy person; loafer. {~} {lay about}.
layabout	2.
	syl	lay+a:bout
	pron	<1lA*2baut>
	pos	prep.
	def	usually to hit out with violent and repeated blows in all directions.
Lawman	alt
	head	Layamon
	or	Layamon
	syl	Law:man
	pron	<1lc:m*n>
	pos	n.
Layamon	0.
	or	Lawman
	syl	Lay:a:mon
	pron	<1lI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	12th-century English poet and priest; author of the a chronicle providing the earliest version of the Arthurian story in English.
lay analyst	0.
	syl	lay an:a+lyst
	pos	n.
	def	a person without medical qualifications who practises psychoanalysis.
Layard	0.
	syl	Layard
	pron	<le*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Aus@.ten Hen@.ry}. 1817-94, English archae?!ologist, noted for his excavations at Nineveh.
lay aside	1.
	syl	lay a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abandon or reject.
lay aside	2.
	syl	lay a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or reserve for future use.
lay away	1.
	syl	lay a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or reserve for future use.
lay away	2.
	syl	lay a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reserve (merchandise) for future delivery, while payments are being made.
lay brother	0.
	syl	lay broth+er
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has taken the vows of a religious order but is not ordained and not bound to divine office.
lay-by	1.
	syl	lay-by
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a place for drivers to stop at the side of a main road.
lay-by	2.
	syl	lay-by
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an anchorage in a narrow waterway, away from the channel.
lay-by	3.
	syl	lay-by
	pos	n.
	def	a small railway siding where rolling stock may be stored or parked.
lay-by	4.
	syl	lay-by
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a system of payment whereby a buyer pays a deposit on an article, which is reserved for him until he has paid the full price. {~} {lay by}
lay-by	5.
	syl	lay-by
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside or save for future needs.
lay-by	6.
	syl	lay-by
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {lay to}. to cause (a sailing vessel) to stop in open water or (of a sailing vessel) to stop.
lay days	1.
	syl	lay days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the number of days permitted for the loading or unloading of a ship without payment of demurrage.
lay days	2.
	syl	lay days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the time during which a ship is kept from sailing because of loading, bad weather, etc.
lay down	1.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place on the ground, etc.
lay down	2.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relinquish or discard.
	exam	1	to lay down one's life.
lay down	3.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to formulate (a rule, principle, etc.).
lay down	4.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build or begin to build.
	exam	1	the railway was laid down as far as Chester.
lay down	5.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record (plans) on paper.
lay down	6.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (land) into pasture.
lay down	7.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or stock.
	exam	1	to lay down wine.
lay down	8.
	syl	lay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wager or bet.
layer	ety	C14 leyer, legger, from #7lay %1#7+ {-#7er %1}
layer	1.
	syl	lay+er
	pron	<1lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thickness of some homogeneous substance, such as a stratum or a coating on a surface.
layer	2.
	syl	lay+er
	pron	<1lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a laying hen.
layer	3.a.
	syl	lay+er
	pron	<1lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoot or branch rooted during layering.
layer	3.b.
	syl	lay+er
	pron	<1lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant produced as a result of layering.
layer	4.
	syl	lay+er
	pron	<1lA*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or make a layer of (something).
layer	5.
	syl	lay+er
	pron	<1lA*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take root or cause to take root by layering.
layer cake	0.
	syl	lay+er cake
	pos	n.
	def	a cake made in layers with a filling.
layering	0.
	syl	lay+er+ing
	pron	<1lA*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a method of propagation that induces a shoot or branch to take root while it is still attached to the parent plant.
layette	ety	C19: from French, from Old French, from laie, from Middle Dutch laege box
layette	0.
	syl	lay+ette
	pron	<lA1et>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete set of articles, including clothing, bedclothes, and other accessories, for a newborn baby.
lay figure	ety	C18: from obsolete layman, from Dutch leeman, literally: joint-man
lay figure	1.
	syl	lay fig+ure
	pos	n.
	def	an artist's jointed dummy, used in place of a live model, esp. for studying effects of drapery.
lay figure	2.
	syl	lay fig+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered to be subservient or unimportant.
lay in	0.
	syl	lay in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accumulate and store.
	exam	1	we must lay in food for the party.
laying on of hands	0.
	syl	lay+ing on of hands
	pos	n.
	usage	in Christian ordination, confirmation, faith healing, etc.
	def	the act of laying hands on a person's head to confer spiritual blessing.
lay into	1.
	syl	lay in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attack forcefully.
lay into	2.
	syl	lay in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to berate severely.
laywoman	alt
	head	layman
	or	layman
	syl	lay+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
laymen	infl
	head	layman
	or	laywomen
	syl	lay+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
laywomen	infl
	head	layman
	or	laymen
	syl	lay+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
layman	1.
	or	laywoman
	syl	lay+man
	pron	<1lAm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is not a clergyman.
layman	2.
	or	laywoman
	syl	lay+man
	pron	<1lAm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not have specialized or professional knowledge of a subject.
	exam	1	science for the layman.
lay off	1.
	syl	lay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss from employment, esp. temporarily.
	exam	1	the firm had to lay off 100 men.
lay off	2.
	syl	lay off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to leave (a person, thing, or activity) alone.
	exam	1	lay off me, will you&!
lay off	3.
	syl	lay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark off the boundaries of.
lay off	4.
	syl	lay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	to pass or deflect (the ball) to a teammate, esp. one in a more advantageous position.
lay off	5.
	syl	lay off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Gambling.
	def	another term for { {hedge} (sense 8).}
lay-off	infl
	head	lay off
	syl	lay-off.
	pos	n.
lay off	6.
	syl	lay off
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dismissing employees.
lay off	7.
	syl	lay off
	pos	n.
	def	a period of imposed unemployment.
lay on	1.
	syl	lay on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or supply.
	exam	1	to lay on entertainment.
lay on	2.
	syl	lay on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to install.
	exam	1	to lay on electricity.
lay on	3.a.
	syl	lay on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exaggerate, esp. when flattering.
lay on	3.b.
	syl	lay on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge an exorbitant price.
lay on	3.c.
	syl	lay on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punish or strike harshly.
lay out	1.
	syl	lay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or spread out.
lay out	2.
	syl	lay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a corpse) for burial.
lay out	3.
	syl	lay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan or contrive.
lay out	4.
	syl	lay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to spend (money), esp. lavishly.
lay out	5.
	syl	lay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to knock unconscious.
lay out	6.
	syl	lay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exert (oneself) or put (oneself) to an effort.
	exam	1	he laid himself out to please us.
layout	infl
	head	lay out
	syl	lay+out.
	pos	n.
lay out	7.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of laying out.
lay out	8.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something laid out.
lay out	9.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the arrangement of written material, photographs, or other artwork on an advertisement or page in a book, newspaper, etc.
lay out	10.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a preliminary plan indicating this.
lay out	11.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a drawing showing the relative disposition of parts in a machine, etc.
lay out	12.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the formation of cards on the table in various games, esp. in patience.
lay out	13.
	syl	lay out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a residence or establishment, esp. a large one.
lay over	1.
	syl	lay o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to postpone for future action.
lay over	2.
	syl	lay o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make a temporary stop in a journey.
layover	infl
	head	lay over
	syl	lay+o:ver.
	pos	n.
lay over	3.
	syl	lay o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a break in a journey, esp. in waiting for a connection.
lay reader	1.
	syl	lay read+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a person licensed by a bishop to conduct religious services other than the Eucharist.
lay reader	2.
	syl	lay read+er
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a layman chosen from among the congregation to read the epistle at Mass and sometimes other prayers.
layshaft	0.
	syl	lay+shaft
	pron	<1lA2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	an auxiliary shaft in a gearbox, running parallel to the main shaft, to and from which drive is transferred to enable varying ratios to be obtained.
lay to	1.
	syl	lay to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to bring a vessel into a haven.
lay to	2.
	syl	lay to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another term for {heave to}.
lay up	1.
	syl	lay up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or reserve for future use.
lay up	2.
	syl	lay up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to incapacitate or confine through illness.
lazar	ety	C14: via Old French and Medieval Latin, after L#7azarus 
lazar	0.
	syl	laz+ar
	pron	<1l@z*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {leper}.
lazar-like	sub
	head	lazar
	syl	laz:ar-2like
	pos	adj.
lazaretto	ety	C16: Italian, from lazzaro #7lazar 
lazaret	infl
	head	lazaretto
	or	lazarette
	syl	laz:a+ret
	pron	<2l@z*1ret>
	pos	n.
lazarette	infl
	head	lazaretto
	or	lazaret
	syl	laz:a+rette
	pron	<2l@z*1ret>
	pos	n.
lazarettos	infl
	head	lazaretto
	syl	laz:a+ret+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lazarets	infl
	head	lazaretto
	or	lazarettes
	syl	laz:a+rets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lazarettes	infl
	head	lazaretto
	or	lazarets
	syl	laz:a+rettes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lazaretto	1.
	syl	laz:a+ret+to
	pron	<2l@z*1ret*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {glory hole}. a small locker at the stern of a boat or a storeroom between decks of a ship.
lazaretto	2.
	syl	laz:a+ret+to
	pron	<2l@z*1ret*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lazar house, pesthouse}. (formerly) a hospital for persons with infectious diseases, esp. leprosy.
Lazarus	1.
	syl	Laz:a:rus
	pron	<1l@z*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the brother of Mary and Martha, whom Jesus restored to life (John 11-12).
Lazarus	2.
	syl	Laz:a:rus
	pron	<1l@z*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the beggar who lay at the gate of the rich man Dives in Jesus' parable (Luke 16:19-31).
laze	ety	C16: back formation from #7lazy 
laze	1.
	syl	laze
	pron	<lAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be indolent or lazy.
laze	2.
	syl	laze
	pron	<lAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to spend (time) in indolence.
laze	3.
	syl	laze
	pron	<lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of idling.
Lazio	0.
	syl	La+zio
	pron	<1lattsjo>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Latium}.
lazuli	0.
	syl	laz:u+li
	pron	<1l@zju2lI>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {lapis lazuli}.
lazulite	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin l*_azulum azure, #7lapis lazuli 
lazulite	0.
	syl	laz:u+lite
	pron	<1l@zju2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue mineral, consisting of hydrated magnesium iron phosphate, occurring in metamorphic rocks. Formula: (Mg,Fe)Al\2(PO\4)\2(OH)\2.
lazurite	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin l*_azur #7lapis lazuli 
lazurite	0.
	syl	laz:u+rite
	pron	<1l@zju2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare blue mineral consisting of a sodium aluminium silicate and sulphide: used as the gemstone lapis lazuli. Formula: Na\4\-\5Al\3Si\3O\1\2S.
lazy	ety	C16: origin uncertain
lazier	infl
	head	lazy
	syl	la:zi+er
	pos	adj.
laziest	infl
	head	lazy
	syl	la:zi+est.
	pos	adj.
lazy	1.
	syl	la:zy
	pron	<1lAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not inclined to work or exertion.
lazy	2.
	syl	la:zy
	pron	<1lAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to or causing indolence.
lazy	3.
	syl	la:zy
	pron	<1lAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving in a languid or sluggish manner.
	exam	1	a lazy river.
lazy	4.
	syl	la:zy
	pron	<1lAzi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a brand letter or mark on livestock
	def	shown as lying on its side.
lazily	sub
	head	lazy
	syl	la+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
laziness	sub
	head	lazy
	syl	la+zi+ness
	pos	n.
lazybones	0.
	syl	la:zy+bones
	pron	<1lAzi2b*unz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lazy person.
lazy daisy stitch	0.
	syl	la:zy dai+sy stitch
	pos	n.
	def	an embroidery stitch consisting of a long chain stitch, usually used in making flower patterns.
lazy Susan	0.
	syl	la:zy Su:san
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a revolving tray, often divided into sections, for holding condiments, etc.
lazy tongs	0.
	syl	la:zy tongs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a set of tongs with a framework of hinged crossed rods that allows objects to be gripped at a distance.
lb	ety	Latin: libra 
lb	alt
	or	lb
	syl	lb.
lb	0.
	or	lb
	syl	lb
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pound (weight).
LB	0.
	syl	LB
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Liberia.
lb	0.
	syl	l.b.
	qual	Cricket. abbrev. for
	def	leg bye.
lbw	0.
	syl	l.b.w.
	qual	Cricket. abbrev. for
	def	leg before wicket.
lc	ety	Latin: in the place cited
lc	1.
	syl	l.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	left centre (of a stage, etc.).
lc	2.
	syl	l.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	loco citato.
lc	3.
	syl	l.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Printing.
	def	lower case.
LC	0.
	syl	L.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Library of Congress.
lc	infl
	head	LC
	or	lc
	syl	l/c
lc	infl
	head	LC
	or	lc
	syl	l.c.
LC	0.
	syl	L/C
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	letter of credit.
LCC	0.
	syl	L.C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	London County Council (now superseded by the Greater London Council).
lcd	infl
	syl	lcd
LCD	infl
	head	lcd
	or	LCD
	syl	L.C.D.
LCD	infl
	head	lcd
	or	LCD
	syl	LCD
lcd	0.
	syl	l.c.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lowest common denominator.
LCJ	0.
	syl	L.C.J.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	Lord Chief Justice.
lcl	alt
	head	LCL
	or	LCL
	syl	l.c.l.
LCL	0.
	or	lcl
	syl	L.C.L.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	less than carload lot.
LCM	alt
	head	lcm
	or	lcm
	syl	L.C.M.
lcm	0.
	or	LCM
	syl	l.c.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lowest common multiple.
LCpl	0.
	syl	L/Cpl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lance corporal.
LD	1.
	syl	LD
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lethal dose.
LD	2.
	syl	LD
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {L.D}. Low Dutch.
ld	1.
	syl	ld.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Printing.
	def	lead.
ld	2.
	syl	ld.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	load.
Ld	0.
	syl	Ld.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Lord (title).
L-D converter	ety	C20: L(inz)-D(onawitz), from the Austrian towns of Linz and Donawitz, where the process was first used successfully
L-D converter	0.
	syl	L-D con+vert+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a vessel in which steel is made from pig iron by blowing oxygen into the molten metal through a water-cooled tube.
Ldg	0.
	syl	Ldg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	leading.
	exam	1	leading seaman.
L-dopa	ety	C20: from L-d (ihydr) o (xy) p (henyl) a (lanine) 
L-dopa	0.
	syl	L-do:pa
	pron	<el1d*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance occurring naturally in the body and used to treat Parkinson's disease. Formula: C\9H\1\1NO\4.
LDS	ety	Latin: praise be to God for ever
LDS	1.
	syl	L.D.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Latter-day Saints.
LDS	2.
	syl	L.D.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	laus Deo semper.
LDS	3.
	syl	L.D.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also {LDS} (in Britain) Licentiate in Dental Surgery.
lea	ety	Old English l*_eah; related to German dialect loh thicket
lea	H1.1.
	syl	lea
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a meadow or field.
lea	H1.2.
	syl	lea
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	land that has been sown with grass seed.
lea	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
lea	H2.1.
	syl	lea
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit for measuring lengths of yarn, usually taken as 80 yards for wool, 120 yards for cotton and silk, and 300 yards for linen.
lea	H2.2.
	syl	lea
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of yarn expressed as the length per unit weight, usually the number of leas per pound.
LEA	0.
	syl	LEA
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Local Education Authority.
lea	1.
	syl	lea.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	league.
lea	2.
	syl	lea.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	leather.
leach	ety	C17: variant of obsolete letch to wet, perhaps from Old English leccan to water; related to #7leak 
leach	H1.1.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove or be removed from a substance by a percolating liquid.
leach	H1.2.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose soluble substances by the action of a percolating liquid.
leach	H1.3.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for { {percolate} (senses 1, 2).}
leach	H1.4.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of leaching.
leach	H1.5.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that is leached or the constituents removed by leaching.
leach	H1.6.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a porous vessel for leaching.
leacher	sub
	head	leach
	syl	leach+er
	pos	n.
leach	H2.0.
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {leech%2}}.
Stephen Butler	infl
	head	Leacock
	syl	Ste:phen But:ler.
	pos	n.
Leacock	0.
	syl	Lea:cock
	pron	<1lEkok>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1944, Canadian humorist and economist: his comic works include (1910) and (1917).
lead	ety	Old English l*_@adan; related to l*_ithan to travel, Old High German l*_idan to go
leads	infl
	head	lead
	syl	leads
	pos	vb.
leading	infl
	head	lead
	syl	lead+ing
	pos	vb.
led	infl
	head	lead
	syl	led.
	pos	vb.
lead	H1.1.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show the way to (an individual or a group) by going with or ahead.
	exam	1	lead the party into the garden.
lead	H1.2.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to guide or be guided by holding, pulling, etc..
	exam	1	he led the horse by its reins.
lead	H1.3.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to act, feel, think, or behave in a certain way; induce; influence.
	exam	1	he led me to believe that he would go.
lead	H1.4.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to phrase a question to (a witness) that tends to suggest the desired answer.
lead	H1.5.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to; of a road, route, etc.
	def	to serve as the means of reaching a place.
lead	H1.6.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go ahead so as to indicate (esp. in the phrase {lead the way) }.
lead	H1.7.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to guide, control, or direct.
	exam	1	to lead an army.
lead	H1.8.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct the course of or conduct (water, a rope or wire, etc.) along or as if along a channel.
lead	H1.9.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to initiate the action of (something); have the principal part in (something).
	exam	1	to lead a discussion.
lead	H1.10.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go at the head of or have the top position in (something).
	exam	1	he leads his class in geography.
lead	H1.11.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to have as the first or principal item.
	exam	1	the newpaper led with the royal birth.
lead	H1.12.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to play first violin in (an orchestra).
lead	H1.12.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an instrument or voice
	def	to be assigned an important entry in a piece of music.
lead	H1.13.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to direct and guide (one's partner) in a dance.
lead	H1.14.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass or spend.
	exam	1	I lead a miserable life.
lead	H1.14.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause to pass a life of a particular kind.
	exam	1	to lead a person a dog's life.
lead	H1.15.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to tend (to) or result (in).
	exam	1	this will only lead to misery.
lead	H1.16.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to initiate a round of cards by putting down (the first card) or to have the right to do this.
	exam	1	she led a diamond.
lead	H1.17.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aim at a point in front of (a moving target) in shooting, etc., in order to allow for the time of flight.
lead	H1.18.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to make an offensive blow, esp. as one's main attacking punch.
	exam	1	southpaws lead with their right.
lead astray	19.
	head	lead
	syl	lead astray.
	def	to mislead so as to cause error or wrongdoing.
lead by the nose	20.
	head	lead
	syl	lead by the nose.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dominate or impose one's will on, esp. imperceptibly.
lead	H1.21.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the first, foremost, or most prominent place.
lead	H1.21.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lead singer.
lead	H1.22.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	example, precedence, or leadership.
	exam	1	the class followed the teacher's lead.
lead	H1.23.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an advance or advantage held over others.
	exam	1	the runner had a lead of twenty yards.
lead	H1.24.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that guides or directs; indication; clue.
lead	H1.25.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {leash}.
lead	H1.26.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or prerogative of playing the first card in a round of cards or the card so played.
lead	H1.27.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal role in a play, film, etc., or the person playing such a role.
lead	H1.28.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal news story in a newspaper.
	exam	1	the scandal was the lead in the papers.
lead	H1.28.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening paragraph of a news story.
lead	H1.28.c.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	lead story.
lead	H1.29.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an important entry assigned to one part usually at the beginning of a movement or section.
lead	H1.30.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire, cable, or other conductor for making an electrical connection.
lead	H1.31.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	one's habitual attacking punch.
lead	H1.31.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow made with this.
lead	H1.32.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the direction in which a rope runs.
lead	H1.33.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit of metal or ore; lode.
lead	H1.34.
	syl	lead
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the firing of a gun, missile, etc., ahead of a moving target to correct for the time of flight of the projectile. {~} See also {lead off, lead on, lead up to}.
lead	ety	Old English; related to Dutch lood, German Lot 
lead	H2.1.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy toxic bluish-white metallic element that is highly malleable: occurs principally as galena and used in alloys, accumulators, cable sheaths, paints, and as a radiation shield. Symbol: Pb; atomic no.: 82; atomic wt.: 207.2; valency: 2 or 4; relative density: 11.35; melting pt.: 327.5?%C; boiling pt.: 1740?%C. Related adjs.: {plumbic, plumbous}.
lead	H2.2.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a lead weight suspended on a line used to take soundings of the depth of water.
lead	H2.3.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	lead weights or shot, as used in cartridges, fishing lines, etc.
lead	H2.4.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin grooved strip of lead for holding small panes of glass or pieces of stained glass.
lead	H2.5.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	thin sheets or strips of lead used as a roof covering.
lead	H2.5.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat or low-pitched roof covered with such sheets.
lead	H2.6.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {leading}. a thin strip of type metal used for spacing between lines. Compare { {reglet} (sense 2).}
lead	H2.7.a.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	graphite or a mixture containing graphite, clay, etc., used for drawing.
lead	H2.7.b.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stick of this material, esp. the core of a pencil.
lead	H2.8.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, relating to, or containing lead.
lead	H2.9.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or treat with lead.
lead	H2.10.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround, cover, or secure with lead or leads.
lead	H2.11.
	syl	lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to space (type) by use of leads.
leadless	sub
	head	lead
	syl	lead+less
	pos	adj.
leady	sub
	head	lead
	syl	lead:y
	pos	adj.
lead acetate	0.
	syl	lead ac+e:tate
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline toxic solid used in dyeing cotton and in making varnishes and enamels. Formula: Pb(CH\3CO)\2. Also called: {sugar of lead}.
lead arsenate	0.
	syl	lead ar+se:nate
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble toxic crystalline powder used as an insecticide and fungicide. Formula: Pb\3(AsO\4)\2.
Leadbelly	0.
	syl	Lead:bel:ly
	pron	<1led2beli>
	pos	n.
	def	stage name of 1888-1949, U.S. blues singer and guitarist.
lead colic	0.
	syl	lead col+ic
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a symptom of lead poisoning characterized by intense abdominal pain. Also called: {painter's colic}.
leaden	1.
	syl	lead+en
	pron	<1ledN>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavy and inert.
leaden	2.
	syl	lead+en
	pron	<1ledN>
	pos	adj.
	def	laboured or sluggish.
	exam	1	leaden steps.
leaden	3.
	syl	lead+en
	pron	<1ledN>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy, spiritless, or lifeless.
leaden	4.
	syl	lead+en
	pron	<1ledN>
	pos	adj.
	def	made partly or wholly of lead.
leaden	5.
	syl	lead+en
	pron	<1ledN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dull greyish colour.
	exam	1	a leaden sky.
leadenly	sub
	head	leaden
	syl	lead+en+ly
	pos	adv.
leadenness	sub
	head	leaden
	syl	lead+en+ness
	pos	n.
leader	1.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rules, guides, or inspires others; head.
leader	2.a.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {concertmaster}. the principal first violinist of an orchestra, who plays solo parts, and acts as the conductor's deputy and spokesman for the orchestra.
leader	2.b.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a conductor or director of an orchestra or chorus.
leader	3.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leading horse or dog in a team.
leader	4.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an article offered at a sufficiently low price to attract customers. See also {loss leader}.
leader	5.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a statistic or index that gives an advance indication of the state of the economy.
leader	6.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the leading editorial in a newspaper. Usual U.S. term: {leading article}.
leader	7.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	another word for { {trace%2} (sense 2).}
leader	8.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another term for {fairlead}.
leader	9.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of blank film or tape used to facilitate threading a projector, developing machine, etc., and to aid identification.
leader	10.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Printing.
	def	rows of dots or hyphens used to guide the reader's eye across a page, as in a table of contents.
leader	11.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of the long slender shoots that grow from the stem or branch of a tree: usually removed during pruning.
leader	12.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of the Government having primary authority in initiating legislative business (esp. in the phrases {Leader of the House of Commons} and {Leader of the House of Lords}) .
leader	13.
	syl	lead+er
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the senior barrister, usually a Queen's Counsel, in charge of the conduct of a case. Compare { {junior} (sense 6).}
leaderless	sub
	head	leader
	syl	lead+er+less
	pos	adj.
lead glass	0.
	syl	lead glass
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	glass that contains lead oxide as a flux.
lead-in	1.a.
	syl	lead-in
	pron	<1lEd2in>
	pos	n.
	def	an introduction to a subject.
lead-in	1.b.
	syl	lead-in
	pron	<1lEd2in>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lead-in announcement.
lead-in	2.
	syl	lead-in
	pron	<1lEd2in>
	pos	n.
	def	the connection between a radio transmitter, receiver, etc., and the aerial or trans?!mission line.
leading	H1.1.
	syl	lead+ing
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of guiding, directing, or influencing.
leading	H1.2.
	syl	lead+ing
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	principal or primary.
leading	H1.3.
	syl	lead+ing
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the first position.
	exam	1	the leading car in the procession.
leading	H1.4.
	syl	lead+ing
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a coefficient
	def	associated with the term of highest degree in a polynomial containing one variable.
	exam	1	in 5x%2+2x+3, 5 is the leading coefficient.
leadingly	sub
	head	leading
	syl	lead+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
leading	H2.0.
	syl	lead+ing
	pron	<1lediG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for { {lead%2} (sense 6).}
leading aircraftman	0.
	syl	lead+ing air:craft+man
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. airforce.
	def	the rank above aircraftman. &- {lead+ing air@.craft+wom@.an}
leading article	0.
	syl	lead+ing ar+ti+cle
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {leader} (sense 6).
leading edge	0.
	syl	lead+ing edge
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the forward edge of a propeller blade or aerofoil. Compare {trailing edge}.
leading light	1.
	syl	lead+ing light
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an important or outstand?!ing person, esp. in an organization or cause.
leading light	2.
	syl	lead+ing light
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a less common term for {range light}.
leading man	0.
	syl	lead+ing man
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who plays the main part in a film, play, etc.
leading lady	sub
	head	leading man
	syl	lead+ing la:dy
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
leading note	1.
	syl	lead+ing note
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {subtonic}.
leading note	2.
	syl	lead+ing note
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	esp. in cadences
	def	a note, usually the subtonic of a scale, that tends most naturally to resolve to the note lying one semitone above it.
leading question	0.
	syl	lead+ing ques+tion
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a question phrased in a manner that tends to suggest the desired answer, such as
leading strings	alt
	head	leading reins
	or	leading reins
	syl	lead+ing strings
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
leading reins	1.
	or	leading strings
	syl	lead+ing reins
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	straps or a harness and strap used to assist and control a child who is learning to walk.
leading reins	2.
	or	leading strings
	syl	lead+ing reins
	pron	<1lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	excessive guidance or restraint.
lead line	0.
	syl	lead line
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a length of line for swinging a lead, marked at various points to indicate multiples of fathoms.
lead monoxide	0.
	syl	lead mon+ox+ide
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous insoluble oxide of lead existing in red and yellow forms: used in making glass, glazes, and cements, and as a pigment. Formula: PbO. Also called: {litharge, plumbous oxide}.
lead off	1.
	syl	lead off
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to initiate the action of (something); begin.
lead-off	infl
	head	lead off
	syl	lead-off.
	pos	n.
lead off	2.
	syl	lead off
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an initial move or action.
lead off	3.
	syl	lead off
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that begins something.
lead on	0.
	syl	lead on
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lure or entice, esp. into trouble or wrongdoing.
lead pencil	0.
	syl	lead pen+cil
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a pencil in which the writing material is a thin stick of a graphite compound.
lead poisoning	1.
	syl	lead poi+son+ing
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {plumbism, saturnism}. acute or chronic poisoning by lead or its salts, characterized by abdominal pain, vomiting, convulsions, and coma.
lead poisoning	2.
	syl	lead poi+son+ing
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	death or injury resulting from being shot with bullets.
lead screw	0.
	syl	lead screw
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a threaded rod that drives the tool carriage in a lathe when screw cutting, etc.
leadsmen	infl
	head	leadsman
	syl	leads+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
leadsman	0.
	syl	leads+man
	pron	<1ledzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a sailor who takes soundings with a lead line.
lead tetraethyl	0.
	syl	lead tet:ra+e:thyl
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tetraethyl lead}.
lead time	1.
	syl	lead time
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Manufacturing, chiefly U.S.
	def	the time between the design of a product and its production.
lead time	2.
	syl	lead time
	pron	<lEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the time from the placing of an order to the delivery of the goods.
lead up to	1.
	syl	lead up to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	+prep.
	def	to act as a preliminary or introduction to.
lead up to	2.
	syl	lead up to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	+prep.
	def	to approach (a topic) gradually or cautiously.
leadwort	0.
	syl	lead+wort
	pron	<1led2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the plumbaginaceous genus of tropical and subtropical regions, with red, blue, or white flowers.
leaf	ety	Old English; related to Gothic laufs, Icelandic lauf 
leaves	infl
	head	leaf
	syl	leaves
	pron	<lEvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
leaf	1.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the main organ of photo?!synthesis and transpiration in higher plants, usually consisting of a flat green blade attached to the stem directly or by a stalk.
leaf	2.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	foliage collectively.
in leaf	3.
	head	leaf
	syl	in leaf.
	usage	of shrubs, trees, etc.
	def	having a full complement of foliage leaves.
leaf	4.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the sheets of paper in a book.
leaf	5.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a hinged, sliding, or detachable part, such as an extension to a table.
leaf	6.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	metal in the form of a very thin flexible sheet.
	exam	1	gold leaf.
leaf	7.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a foil or thin strip of metal in a composite material; lamina.
leaf	8.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {leaf spring}.
leaf	9.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner or outer wall of a cavity wall.
leaf	10.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a crop that is harvested in the form of leaves.
leaf	11.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal strip forming one of the laminations in a leaf spring.
leaf	12.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {marijuana}.
take a leaf out of	13.
	head	leaf
	or	leafrom someone's book
	syl	take a leaf out of
	def	to imitate someone, esp. in one particular course of action.
turn over a new leaf	14.
	head	leaf
	syl	turn over a new leaf.
	def	to change or resolve to improve one's behaviour.
leaf	15.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by through
	def	to turn (through pages, sheets, etc.) cursorily.
leaf	16.
	syl	leaf
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to produce leaves.
leafless	sub
	head	leaf
	syl	leaf+less
	pos	adj.
leaflessness	sub
	head	leaf
	syl	leaf+less+ness
	pos	n.
leaflike	sub
	head	leaf
	syl	leaf+2like
	pos	adj.
leafage	0.
	syl	leaf+age
	pron	<1lEfiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {foliage}.
leaf beet	0.
	syl	leaf beet
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chard}.
leaf-climber	0.
	syl	leaf-climb:er
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that climbs by using leaves specialized as tendrils.
leafcutter ant	0.
	syl	leaf+cut:ter ant
	pron	<1lEf2k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various South American ants of the genus that cut pieces of leaves and use them as fertilizer for the fungus on which they feed.
leafcutter bee	0.
	syl	leaf+cut:ter bee
	pos	n.
	def	any of various solitary bees of the genus that nest in soil or rotten wood, constructing the cells in which they lay their eggs from pieces of leaf.
leaf fat	0.
	syl	leaf fat
	pos	n.
	def	the dense fat that accumulates in layers around the kidneys of certain animals, esp. pigs.
leaf-hopper	0.
	syl	leaf-hop:per
	pos	n.
	def	any homopterous insect of the family including various pests of crops.
leaf insect	0.
	syl	leaf in+sect
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mostly tropical Asian insects of the genus and related genera, having a flattened leaflike body: order See also {stick insect}.
leaf-lard	0.
	syl	leaf-lard
	pos	n.
	def	lard prepared from the leaf fat of a pig.
leaflet	1.
	syl	leaf+let
	pron	<1lEflit>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed and usually folded sheet of paper for distribution, esp. for advertising.
leaflet	2.
	syl	leaf+let
	pron	<1lEflit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the subdivisions of a compound leaf such as a fern leaf.
leaflet	3.
	syl	leaf+let
	pron	<1lEflit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small leaf or leaflike part.
leaf miner	1.
	syl	leaf min+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insect larvae that bore into and feed on leaf tissue, esp. the larva of dipterous flies of the genus (family and the caterpillar of moths of the family
leaf miner	2.
	syl	leaf min+er
	pos	n.
	def	the adult insect of any of these larvae.
leaf monkey	0.
	syl	leaf mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {langur}.
leaf mould	1.
	syl	leaf mould
	pos	n.
	def	a nitrogen-rich material consisting of decayed leaves, etc., used as a fertilizer.
leaf mould	2.
	syl	leaf mould
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fungus diseases affecting the leaves of certain plants.
leaf spot	0.
	syl	leaf spot
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant diseases, usually caused by fungi: characterized by dark lesions on the leaves.
leaf spring	1.
	syl	leaf spring
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of metal strips bracketed together in length to form a compound spring.
leaf spring	2.
	syl	leaf spring
	pos	n.
	def	the compound spring so formed.
leafstalk	0.
	syl	leaf+stalk
	pron	<1lEf2stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk attaching a leaf to a stem or branch. Technical name: {petiole}.
leafier	infl
	head	leafy
	syl	leaf:i+er
	pos	adj.
leafiest	infl
	head	leafy
	syl	leaf:i+est.
	pos	adj.
leafy	1.
	syl	leaf:y
	pron	<1lEfi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or having leaves.
leafy	2.
	syl	leaf:y
	pron	<1lEfi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a leaf or leaves.
leafiness	sub
	head	leafy
	syl	leaf:i+ness
	pos	n.
league	ety	C15: from Old French ligue, from Italian liga, ultimately from Latin lig*_are to bind
league	H1.1.
	syl	league
	pron	<lEg>
	pos	n.
	def	an association or union of persons, nations, etc., formed to promote the interests of its members.
league	H1.2.
	syl	league
	pron	<lEg>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of sporting clubs that organizes matches between member teams of a similar standard.
league	H1.3.
	syl	league
	pron	<lEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a class, category, or level.
	exam	1	he is not in the same league.
in league (with) 	4.
	head	league
	syl	in league (with) .
	def	working or planning together with.
league	H1.5.
	syl	league
	pron	<lEg>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, involving, or belonging to a league.
	exam	1	a league game;
	exam	2	a league table.
leagues	infl
	head	league
	syl	leagues
	pos	vb.
leaguing	infl
	head	league
	syl	leagu+ing
	pos	vb.
leagued	infl
	head	league
	syl	leagued.
	pos	vb.
league	H1.6.
	syl	league
	pron	<lEg>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into a league.
league	ety	C14 leuge, from Late Latin leuga, leuca, of Celtic origin
league	H2.0.
	syl	league
	pron	<lEg>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete unit of distance of varying length. It is commonly equal to 3 miles.
League of Nations	0.
	syl	League of Na+tions
	pos	n.
	def	an international association of states founded in 1920 with the aim of preserving world peace: dissolved in 1946.
leaguer	ety	C16: from Dutch leger siege; related to #7lair 
leaguer	H1.1.
	syl	lea+guer
	pron	<1lEg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an encampment, esp. of besiegers.
leaguer	H1.2.
	syl	lea+guer
	pron	<1lEg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the siege itself.
leaguer	H2.0.
	syl	leagu+er
	pron	<1lEg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a member of a league.
Leah	0.
	syl	Leah
	pron	<1li*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first wife of Jacob and elder sister of Rachel, his second wife (Genesis 29).
leak	ety	C15: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse leka to drip
leak	1.a.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a crack, hole, etc., that allows the accidental escape or entrance of fluid, light, etc.
leak	1.b.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	such escaping or entering fluid, light, etc.
spring a leak	2.
	head	leak
	syl	spring a leak.
	def	to develop a leak.
leak	3.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in effect.
	exam	1	a leak in the defence system.
leak	4.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the loss of current from an electrical conductor because of faulty insulation, etc.
leak	5.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a disclosure, often unintentional, of secret information.
leak	6.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of leaking.
leak	7.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {urination}.
leak	8.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enter or escape or allow to enter or escape through a crack, hole, etc.
leak	9.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to disclose (secret information), often unintentionally, or (of secret information) to be disclosed.
leak	10.
	syl	leak
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a slang word for {urinate}.
leaker	sub
	head	leak
	syl	leak+er
	pos	n.
leakage	1.
	syl	leak+age
	pron	<1lEkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of leaking.
leakage	2.
	syl	leak+age
	pron	<1lEkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something that escapes or enters by a leak.
leakage	3.
	syl	leak+age
	pron	<1lEkiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	an allowance made for partial loss (of stock, etc.) due to leaking.
leakage	4.a.
	syl	leak+age
	pron	<1lEkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an undesired flow of electric current, neutrons, etc.,
leakage	4.b.
	syl	leak+age
	pron	<1lEkiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	leakage current.
Louis Seymour Bazett	1.
	head	Leakey
	syl	Lou:is Sey:mour Baz:ett
	pron	<1b@zit>
	def	1903-72, English anthropologist and archaeologist. He discovered fossil remains of manlike apes in E Africa.
Leakey	2.
	syl	Lea:key
	pron	<1lEki>
	pos	n.
	def	his son {Rich@.ard}. born 1944, anthropologist, who discovered the remains of primitive man over 2 million years old in E Africa.
leakier	infl
	head	leaky
	syl	leak:i+er
	pos	adj.
leakiest	infl
	head	leaky
	syl	leak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
leaky	0.
	syl	leak:y
	pron	<1lEki>
	pos	adj.
	def	leaking or tending to leak.
leakiness	sub
	head	leaky
	syl	leak:i+ness
	pos	n.
leal	ety	C13: from Old French leial, from Latin l*_eg*_alis #7legal ; related to #7loyal 
leal	0.
	syl	leal
	pron	<lEl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	loyal; faithful.
leally	sub
	head	leal
	syl	leal+ly
	pos	adv.
lealty	sub
	head	leal
	syl	le+al+ty
	pron	<1lE*lti>
	pos	n.
Leamington Spa	0.
	syl	Leam+ing+ton Spa
	pron	<1lemiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in central Warwickshire: saline springs. Pop.: 44989 (1971). Official name: {Royal Leamington Spa}.
lean	ety	Old English hleonian, hlinian; related to Old High German hlin*_en, Latin cl*_in*_are to #7incline 
leans	infl
	head	lean
	syl	leans
	pos	vb.
leaning leant	infl
	head	lean
	or	leaned
	syl	lean+ing; leant
	pos	vb.
leaned	infl
	head	lean
	or	leaning leant
	syl	leaned.
	pos	vb.
lean	H1.1.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by against, on, or upon
	def	to rest or cause to rest against a support.
lean	H1.2.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to incline or cause to incline from a vertical position.
lean	H1.3.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to or towards
	def	to have or express a tendency or leaning.
lean	H1.4.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to depend for advice, support, etc.
lean over backwards	5.
	head	lean
	syl	lean over backwards.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to do more than is expected.
lean	H1.6.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of inclining from a vertical position.
lean	ety	Old English hl*_@ane, of Germanic origin
lean	H2.1.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fat or full.
lean	H2.2.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat
	def	having little or no fat.
lean	H2.3.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not rich, abundant, or satisfying.
lean	H2.4.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mixture of fuel and air
	def	containing insufficient fuel and too much air.
	exam	1	a lean mixture.
lean	H2.5.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of printer's type
	def	having a thin appearance.
lean	H2.6.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a paint
	def	containing relatively little oil.
lean	H2.7.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an ore
	def	not having a high mineral content.
lean	H2.8.
	syl	lean
	pron	<lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of meat that contains little or no fat.
leanly	sub
	head	lean
	syl	lean+ly
	pos	adv.
leanness	sub
	head	lean
	syl	lean+ness
	pos	n.
Leander	0.
	syl	Le:an:der
	pron	<li1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek legend
	def	a youth of Abydos, who drowned in the Hellespont in a storm on one of his nightly visits to Hero, his beloved. See also { {Hero} %1}.
leaning	0.
	syl	lean+ing
	pron	<1lEniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency or inclination.
leant	0.
	syl	leant
	pron	<lent>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {lean%1}.
lean-tos	infl
	head	lean-to
	syl	lean-tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lean-to	1.
	syl	lean-to
	pos	n.
	def	a roof that has a single slope with its upper edge adjoining a wall or building.
lean-to	2.
	syl	lean-to
	pos	n.
	def	a shed or outbuilding with such a roof.
leap	ety	Old English hl*_eapan; related to Gothic hlaupan, German laufen 
leaps	infl
	head	leap
	syl	leaps
	pos	vb.
leaping leapt	infl
	head	leap
	or	leaped
	syl	leap+ing; leapt
	pos	vb.
leaped	infl
	head	leap
	or	leaping leapt
	syl	leaped.
	pos	vb.
leap	1.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to jump suddenly from one place to another.
leap	2.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to move or react quickly.
leap	3.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to jump over.
leap	4.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come into prominence rapidly.
	exam	1	the thought leapt into his mind.
leap	5.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an animal, esp. a horse) to jump a barrier.
leap	6.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of jumping.
leap	7.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a spot from which a leap was or may be made.
leap	8.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance of a leap.
leap	9.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	n.
	def	an abrupt change or increase.
leap	10.
	syl	leap
	pron	<lEp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {skip}. a relatively large melodic interval, esp. in a solo part.
a leap in the dark	11.
	head	leap
	syl	a leap in the dark.
	def	an action performed without knowledge of the consequences.
by leaps and bounds	12.
	head	leap
	syl	by leaps and bounds.
	def	extremely fast.
leaper	sub
	head	leap
	syl	leap+er
	pos	n.
leapfrog	1.
	syl	leap+frog
	pron	<1lEp2frog>
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game in which each player in turn leaps over the others' bent backs, leaning on them with the hands and spreading the legs wide. {~} {+frogs, +frog+ging, +frogged}.
leapfrog	2.a.
	syl	leap+frog
	pron	<1lEp2frog>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play leapfrog.
leapfrog	2.b.
	syl	leap+frog
	pron	<1lEp2frog>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leap in this way over (something).
leapfrog	3.
	syl	leap+frog
	pron	<1lEp2frog>
	pos	n.
	def	to advance or cause to advance by jumps or stages.
leapt	0.
	syl	leapt
	pron	<lept>, <lEpt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {leap}.
leap year	0.
	syl	leap year
	pos	n.
	def	a calendar year of 366 days, February 29 ({leap day}) being the additional day, that occurs every four years (those whose number is divisible by four). It offsets the difference between the length of the solar year (365.2422 days) and the calendar year of 365 days.
Edward	infl
	head	Lear
	syl	Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Lear	0.
	syl	Lear
	pron	<li*>
	pos	n.
	def	1812-88, English humorist and painter, noted for his illustrated nonsense poems and limericks.
learn	ety	Old English leornian; related to Old High German lirnen 
learns	infl
	head	learn
	syl	learns
	pron	<lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
learning learnt	infl
	head	learn
	or	learned
	syl	learn+ing; learnt
	pron	<lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
learned	infl
	head	learn
	or	learning learnt
	syl	learned
	pron	<lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
learn	1.
	syl	learn
	pron	<lR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to gain knowledge of (something) or acquire skill in (some art or practice).
learn	2.
	syl	learn
	pron	<lR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to commit to memory.
learn	3.
	syl	learn
	pron	<lR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain by experience, example, etc.
learn	4.
	syl	learn
	pron	<lR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of or about
	def	to become informed; know.
learn	5.
	syl	learn
	pron	<lR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	to teach.
learnable	sub
	head	learn
	syl	learn+a:ble
	pos	adj.
learner	sub
	head	learn
	syl	learn+er
	pos	n.
learned	1.
	syl	learn+ed
	pron	<1lR:nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great knowledge or erudition.
learned	2.
	syl	learn+ed
	pron	<1lR:nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or characterized by scholarship.
learned	3.
	syl	learn+ed
	pron	<1lR:nid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	a title applied in referring to a member of the legal profession, esp. to a barrister.
	exam	1	my learned friend.
learnedly	sub
	head	learned
	syl	learn+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
learnedness	sub
	head	learned
	syl	learn+ed+ness
	pos	n.
learning	1.
	syl	learn+ing
	pron	<1lR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge gained by study; instruction or scholarship.
learning	2.
	syl	learn+ing
	pron	<1lR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gaining knowledge.
learning	3.
	syl	learn+ing
	pron	<1lR:niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any relatively permanent change in behaviour that occurs as a direct result of experience.
learnt	0.
	syl	learnt
	pron	<lR:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or the past participle of {learn}.
lease	ety	C15: via Anglo-French from Old French lais (n.), from laissier to let go, from Latin lax*_are to loosen
lease	H1.1.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a contract by which property is conveyed to a person for a specified period, usually for rent.
lease	H1.2.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the instrument by which such property is conveyed.
lease	H1.3.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time for which it is conveyed.
lease	H1.4.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a prospect of renewed health, happiness, etc..
	exam	1	a new lease of life.
lease	H1.5.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant possession of (land, buildings, etc.) by lease.
lease	H1.6.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take a lease of (property); hold under a lease.
leasable	sub
	head	lease
	syl	leas+a:ble
	pos	adj.
leaser	sub
	head	lease
	syl	leas+er
	pos	n.
lease	ety	Old English l*_@as; perhaps related to Old Norse l*_ath property
lease	H2.0.
	syl	lease
	pron	<lEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	open pasture or common.
leaseback	0.
	syl	lease+back
	pron	<1lEs2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a property transaction in which the buyer leases the property to the seller.
leasehold	1.
	syl	lease+hold
	pron	<1lEs2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	land or property held under a lease.
leasehold	2.
	syl	lease+hold
	pron	<1lEs2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenure by which such property is held.
leasehold	3.
	syl	lease+hold
	pron	<1lEs2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	held under a lease.
leaseholder	1.
	syl	lease+hold:er
	pron	<1lEs2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in possession of leasehold property.
leaseholder	2.
	syl	lease+hold:er
	pron	<1lEs2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenant under a lease.
leash	ety	C13: from Old French laisse, from laissier to loose (hence, to let a dog run on a leash), ultimately from Latin laxus #7lax 
leash	1.
	syl	leash
	pron	<lES>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or rope used to walk or control a dog or other animal; lead.
leash	2.
	syl	leash
	pron	<lES>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in function.
	exam	1	he kept a tight leash on his emotions.
leash	3.
	syl	leash
	pron	<lES>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	three of the same kind of animal, usually hounds, foxes, or hares.
straining at the leash	4.
	head	leash
	syl	straining at the leash.
	def	eagerly impatient to begin something.
leash	5.
	syl	leash
	pron	<lES>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control or secure by or as if by a leash.
least	ety	Old English l*_@ast, superlative of l*_@assa #7less 
leasthe	1.a.
	head	least
	syl	leasthe.
	def	the superlative of {little}.
	exam	1	you have the least talent of anyone.
least	1.b.
	syl	least
	pron	<lEst>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing.
	exam	1	least isn't necessarily worst.
least	2.a.
	syl	least
	pron	<lEst>
	pos	determiner.
	def	if nothing else.
	exam	1	you should at least try.
least	2.b.
	syl	least
	pron	<lEst>
	pos	determiner.
	def	at the least.
at the least	3.
	head	least
	syl	at the least.
	def	Also: {at least}. at the minimum.
	exam	1	at the least you should earn a hundred pounds.
in the least	4.
	head	least
	syl	in the least.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	in the slightest degree; at all.
	exam	1	I don't mind in the least.
the least	5.
	head	least
	syl	the least.
	def	superlative of {little}.
	exam	1	they travel the least of all.
least	6.
	syl	least
	pron	<lEst>
	pos	adj.
	def	of very little importance or rank.
least common denominator	0.
	syl	least com+mon de+nom:i+na+tor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lowest common denominator}.
least common multiple	0.
	syl	least com+mon mul+ti+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lowest common multiple}.
least squares	0.
	syl	least squares
	pos	n.
	def	a method for determining the best value of an unknown quantity relating one or more sets of observations or measurements, esp. to find a curve that best fits a set of data. It states that the sum of the squares of the deviations of the experimentally determined value from its optimum value should be a minimum.
leastwise	alt
	head	leastways
	or	leastways
	syl	least+wise
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
leastways	0.
	or	leastwise
	syl	least+ways
	pron	<1lEst2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at least; anyway; at any rate.
leat	ety	Old English -gel*_@at (as in w@atergel*_@at water channel), from #7let %1
leat	0.
	syl	leat
	pron	<lEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a trench or ditch that conveys water to a mill wheel.
leather	ety	Old English lether- (in compound words); related to Old High German leder, Old Norse lethr- 
leather	1.a.
	syl	leath+er
	pron	<1le@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a material consisting of the skin of an animal made smooth and flexible by tanning, removing the hair, etc.
leather	1.b.
	syl	leath+er
	pron	<1le@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	leather goods.
leather	2.
	syl	leath+er
	pron	<1le@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a garment, made of leather.
leather	3.
	syl	leath+er
	pron	<1le@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flap of a dog's ear.
leather	4.
	syl	leath+er
	pron	<1le@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with leather.
leather	5.
	syl	leath+er
	pron	<1le@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whip with or as if with a leather strap.
leatherback	0.
	syl	leath:er+back
	pron	<1le@d*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large turtle, of warm and tropical seas, having a ridged leathery carapace: family Also called (in Britain): {leathery turtle}.
Leatherette	0.
	syl	Leath+er+ette
	pron	<2le@d*1ret>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an imitation leather made from paper, cloth, etc.
leatherhead	0.
	syl	leath:er+head
	pron	<1le@d*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {friarbird}.
Leatherhead	0.
	syl	Leath+er+head
	pron	<1le@d*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Surrey. Pop.: 40112 (1971).
leatherjacket	1.
	syl	leath:er+jack:et
	pron	<1le@d*2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical carangid fishes of the genera and having a leathery skin.
leatherjacket	2.
	syl	leath:er+jack:et
	pron	<1le@d*2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brightly coloured tropical triggerfishes of the genus and related genera.
leatherjacket	3.
	syl	leath:er+jack:et
	pron	<1le@d*2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the greyish-brown tough-skinned larva of certain craneflies, esp. of the genus which destroy the roots of grasses, etc.
leathern	0.
	syl	leath+ern
	pron	<1le@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	made of or resembling leather.
leatherneck	0.
	syl	leath:er+neck
	pron	<1le@d*2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
leatherwood	1.
	syl	leath:er+wood
	pron	<1le@d*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wicopy}. a North American thymelaeaceous shrub, with pale yellow flowers and tough flexible branches.
leatherwood	2.
	syl	leath:er+wood
	pron	<1le@d*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian shrubs of the family
leathery	0.
	syl	leath+er:y
	pron	<1le@d*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the appearance or texture of leather, esp. in toughness.
leatheriness	sub
	head	leathery
	syl	leath+er:i+ness
	pos	n.
leave	ety	Old English l*_@afan; related to bel*_ifan to be left as a remainder
leaves	infl
	head	leave
	syl	leaves
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
leaving	infl
	head	leave
	syl	leav+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
left	infl
	head	leave
	syl	left.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
leave	H1.1.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to go or depart (from a person or place).
leave	H1.2.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to remain behind, often by mistake, in a place.
	exam	1	he often leaves his keys in his coat.
leave	H1.3.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to be or remain in a specified state.
	exam	1	paying the bill left him penniless.
leave	H1.4.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to renounce or abandon.
	exam	1	to leave a political movement.
leave	H1.5.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to refrain from consuming or doing something.
	exam	1	the things we have left undone.
leave	H1.6.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to result in; cause.
	exam	1	childhood problems often leave emotional scars.
leave	H1.7.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to allow to be or remain subject to another person or thing.
	exam	1	leave the past to look after itself.
leave	H1.8.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to entrust or commit.
	exam	1	leave the shopping to her.
leave	H1.9.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to submit in place of one's personal appearance.
	exam	1	will you leave your name and address??
leave	H1.10.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pass in a specified direction.
	exam	1	flying out of the country, we left the cliffs on our left.
leave	H1.11.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be survived by (members of one's family).
	exam	1	he leaves a wife and two children.
leave	H1.12.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bequeath.
	exam	1	he left his investments to his children.
leave	H1.13.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have as a remainder.
	exam	1	37 - 14 leaves 23.
leave	H1.14.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	to permit; let.
leave be	15.
	head	leave
	syl	leave be.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to leave undisturbed.
leave go	16.
	head	leave
	or	hold of
	syl	leave go
	qual	Not standard.
	def	to stop holding.
leave it at that	17.
	head	leave
	syl	leave it at that.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take a matter no further.
leave much to be desired	18.
	head	leave
	syl	leave much to be desired.
	def	to be very unsatisfactory.
leave	H1.19.a.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to refrain from persecuting, bothering, etc.
leave	H1.19.b.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to permit to stay or be alone.
leave someone to himself	20.
	head	leave
	syl	leave someone to himself.
	def	not to control or direct someone.
leaver	sub
	head	leave
	syl	leav+er
	pos	n.
leave	ety	Old English l*_eaf; related to al*_yfan to permit, Middle High German loube permission
leave	H2.1.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	n.
	def	permission to do something.
	exam	1	he was granted leave to speak.
by or with your leave	2.
	head	leave
	syl	by or with your leave.
	def	with your permission.
leave	H2.3.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	n.
	def	permission to be absent, as from a place of work or duty.
	exam	1	leave of absence.
leave	H2.4.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of such absence.
	exam	1	ten days' leave.
leave	H2.5.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a farewell or departure (esp. in the phrase {take (one's) leave) }.
on leave	6.
	head	leave
	syl	on leave.
	def	officially excused from work or duty.
take leave (of) 	7.
	head	leave
	syl	take leave (of) .
	def	to say farewell (to).
take leave of one's senses	8.
	head	leave
	syl	take leave of one's senses.
	def	to go mad.
leaves	infl
	head	leave
	syl	leaves
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
leaving	infl
	head	leave
	syl	leav+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
leaved	infl
	head	leave
	syl	leaved.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
leave	H3.0.
	syl	leave
	pron	<lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce or grow leaves.
leave behind	1.
	syl	leave be+hind
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forget or neglect to bring or take.
leave behind	2.
	syl	leave be+hind
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to remain as a result or sign of something.
	exam	1	the storm left a trail of damage behind.
leave behind	3.
	syl	leave be+hind
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass.
	exam	1	once the wind came up, we soon left the land behind us.
leaved	0.a.
	syl	leaved
	pron	<lEvd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a leaf or leaves; leafed.
leaved	0.b.
	syl	leaved
	pron	<lEvd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a five-leaved stem.
leaven	ety	C14: via Old French ultimately from Latin lev*_amen relief, (hence, raising agent, leaven), from lev*_are to raise
leaven	1.
	syl	leav+en
	pron	<1levN>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any substance that produces fermentation in dough or batter, such as yeast, and causes it to rise.
leaven	2.
	syl	leav+en
	pron	<1levN>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a piece of such a substance kept to ferment a new batch of dough.
leaven	3.
	syl	leav+en
	pron	<1levN>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an agency or influence that produces a gradual change.
leaven	4.
	syl	leav+en
	pron	<1levN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to cause fermentation in (dough or batter).
leaven	5.
	syl	leav+en
	pron	<1levN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to pervade, causing a gradual change.
Leavenworth	0.
	syl	Leav+en+worth
	pron	<1levN2wR:T>, <-w*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Kansas, on the Missouri River: the state's oldest city, founded in 1854 by proslavery settlers from Missouri. Pop.: 25147 (1970).
leave off	1.
	syl	leave off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stop; cease.
leave off	2.
	syl	leave off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop wearing or using.
leave out	1.
	syl	leave out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to remain in the open.
	exam	1	you can leave your car out tonight.
leave out	2.
	syl	leave out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to omit or exclude.
leaves	0.
	syl	leaves
	pron	<lEvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {leaf}.
leave-taking	0.
	syl	leave-tak:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act of departing; a farewell.
leavings	0.
	syl	leav+ings
	pron	<1lEviGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	something remaining, such as food on a plate, residue, refuse, etc.
F(rank) R(aymond)	infl
	head	Leavis
	syl	F(rank) R(aymond).
	pos	n.
Leavis	0.
	syl	Lea:vis
	pron	<1lEvis>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1978, English literary critic. He edited (1932-53) and his books include (1948) and (1952).
Lebanon	0.
	syl	Leb:a+non
	pron	<1leb*n*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes preceded by the
	def	a republic in SE Asia, on the Mediterranean: an important centre of the Phoenician civilization in the third millennium #7b.c. ; part of the Ottoman Empire from 1516 until 1919; gained independence in 1941 (effective by 1945). Official language: Arabic; French and English are also widely spoken. Religion: Muslim and Christian. Currency: Lebanese pound. Capital: Beirut. Pop.: 2784000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 10400 sq. km (4015 sq. miles).
Lebanese	sub
	head	Lebanon
	syl	Leb:a+nese
	pron	<2leb*1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Lebanon Mountains	0.
	syl	Leb:a+non Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in central Lebanon, extending across the whole country parallel with the Mediterranean coast. Highest peak: 3104 m (10184 ft.). Arabic name: {Jeb+el Li+ban} (#!d#f$eb%@l #!li$:b$a$:n).
leben	ety	C17: from Arabic laban 
leben	0.
	syl	leb+en
	pron	<1lebN>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiliquid food made from curdled milk in N Africa and the Levant.
Lebensraum	ety	German: literally, living space
Lebensraum	0.
	syl	Le+bens+raum
	pron	<1lAb*nz2raum>
	pos	n.
	def	territory claimed by a nation or state on the grounds that it is necessary for survival or growth.
lebkuchen	ety	German: literally, loaf cake
lebkuchen	infl
	syl	leb+ku+chen.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lebkuchen	0.
	syl	leb+ku+chen
	pron	<1lAb2ku:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a biscuit, originating from Germany, usually containing honey, spices, etc.
Nicolas	infl
	head	Leblanc
	syl	Ni:co:las
	pron	<nikc1la>
	pos	n.
Leblanc	0.
	syl	Le:blanc
	pron	French <l*1bl?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	??1742-1806, French chemist, who invented a process for the manufacture of soda from common salt.
Lebowa	0.
	syl	Le+bow:a
	pron	<l*1b*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa, in N Transvaal: consists of three separate territories with several smaller exclaves.
Albert	1.
	head	Lebrun
	syl	Al:bert
	pron	<al1be:r>
	def	1871-1950, French statesman; president (1932-40).
Lebrun	2.
	syl	Le:brun
	pron	French <l*1br*~@o>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Le Brun. Charles} (#sarl). 1619-90, French historical painter. He was court painter to Louis XIV and executed much of the decoration of the palace of Versailles.
John	infl
	head	Le Carr'e
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Le Carr'e	0.
	syl	Le Car:r*'e
	pron	<l*> <1k@rA>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of born 1931, English novelist, esp. of spy thrillers such as (1963), (1974), and (1977).
Lecce	0.
	syl	Lec+ce
	pron	Italian <1lAtCA>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in SE Italy, in Puglia: Greek and Roman remains. Pop.: 82175 (1971).
lech	ety	C19: back formation from #7lecher 
letch	alt
	head	lech
	or	lech
	syl	letch
	pron	<leC>
lech	1.
	or	letch
	syl	lech
	pron	<leC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by after
	def	to behave lecherously (towards); lust (after).
lech	2.
	or	letch
	syl	lech
	pron	<leC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lecherous act or indulgence.
Lech	0.
	syl	Lech
	pron	<lek>, German <le*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Europe, rising in SW Austria and flowing generally north through S West Germany to the River Danube. Length: 285 km (177 miles).
Le Chatelier's principle	ety	C19: named after H. L. Le Chatelier (1850-1936), French chemist ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (1850-1936), French chemist ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Le Chatelier's principle	0.
	syl	Le Cha:te:lier's prin+ci+ple
	pron	<l*> <S@1teljAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the principle that if a system in chemical equilibrium is subjected to a disturbance it tends to change in a way that opposes this disturbance.
lecher	ety	C12: from Old French lecheor lecher, from lechier to lick, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German lecc*_on to lick
lecher	0.
	syl	lech+er
	pron	<1leC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a promiscuous or lewd man.
lecherous	0.
	syl	lech+er+ous
	pron	<1leC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or inciting lechery.
lecherously	sub
	head	lecherous
	syl	lech+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
lecheries	infl
	head	lechery
	syl	lech+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lechery	0.
	syl	lech+er:y
	pron	<1leC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	unrestrained and promiscuous sexuality.
lecithin	ety	C19: from Greek lekithos egg yolk
lecithin	0.
	syl	lec:i+thin
	pron	<1lesiTin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of yellow-brown phospholipids that are found in many plant and animal tissues, esp. egg yolk: used in making candles, cosmetics, and inks.
lecithinase	0.
	syl	le+cith:i+nase
	pron	<l*1siTi2nAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that remove the fatty-acid residue from lecithins: present in the venom of many snakes.
William Edward Hartpole	infl
	head	Lecky
	syl	Wil:liam Ed:ward Hart:pole
	pron	<1ha:t2p*ul>
	pos	n.
Lecky	0.
	syl	Leck:y
	pron	<1leki>
	pos	n.
	def	1838-1903, Irish historian; author of (1878-90).
Charles Marie Ren'e	infl
	head	Leconte de Lisle
	syl	Charles Ma:rie Re:n*'e
	pron	<Sarl>, <mari> <r*1nA>
	pos	n.
Leconte de Lisle	0.
	syl	Le:conte de Lisle
	pron	French <l*k?~ct> <d*> <1lil>, <mari> <r*1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	1818-94, French Parnassian poet.
Le Corbusier	0.
	syl	Le Cor:bu:sier
	pron	French <l*> <kcrby1zjA>
	pos	n.
	def	pseudonym of 1887-1965, French architect and town planner, born in Switzerland. He is noted for his use of re?!inforced concrete and for his modular system, which used units of a standard size. His works include Unit*'e d'Habitation at Marseilles (1946-52) and the city of Chandigarh, India (1954).
Le Creusot	0.
	syl	Le Creu+sot
	pron	French <l*> <kr$o1zo>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central France: metal and machinery industries. Pop.: 33480 (1975).
lect	1.
	syl	lect.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lecture.
lect	2.
	syl	lect.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lecturer.
lectern	ety	C14: from Old French lettrun, from Late Latin lectrum, ultimately from legere to read
lectern	1.
	syl	lec+tern
	pron	<1lekt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reading desk or support in a church.
lectern	2.
	syl	lec+tern
	pron	<1lekt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar desk or support.
lection	ety	C16: from Latin lectio a reading, from legere to read, select
lection	0.
	syl	lec+tion
	pron	<1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant reading of a passage in a particu?!lar copy or edition of a text.
lectionary	ety	C15: from Church Latin lecti*_on*_arium, from lectio #7lection 
lectionaries	infl
	head	lectionary
	syl	lec+tion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lectionary	0.
	syl	lec+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1lekS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing readings appointed to be read at divine services.
lector	ety	C15: from Latin, from legere to read
lector	1.
	syl	lec+tor
	pron	<1lektc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a lecturer or reader in certain universities.
lector	2.a.
	syl	lec+tor
	pron	<1lektc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to read lessons at certain services.
lector	2.b.
	syl	lec+tor
	pron	<1lektc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in convents or monastic establishments
	def	a member of the community appointed to read aloud during meals.
lectorate	sub
	head	lector
	or	lectorship
	syl	lec+tor+ate
	pron	<1lekt*rit>
	pos	n.
lectorship	sub
	head	lector
	or	lectorate
	syl	lec+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
lecture	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin lect*_ura reading, from legere to read
lecture	1.
	syl	lec+ture
	pron	<1lekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a discourse on a particular subject given or read to an audience.
lecture	2.
	syl	lec+ture
	pron	<1lekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the text of such a discourse.
lecture	3.
	syl	lec+ture
	pron	<1lekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of teaching by formal discourse.
lecture	4.
	syl	lec+ture
	pron	<1lekC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lengthy reprimand or scolding.
lecture	5.
	syl	lec+ture
	pron	<1lekC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or read a lecture (to an audience or class).
lecture	6.
	syl	lec+ture
	pron	<1lekC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprimand at length.
lecturer	1.
	syl	lec+tur+er
	pron	<1lekC*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lectures.
lecturer	2.
	syl	lec+tur+er
	pron	<1lekC*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher in higher education without professorial status.
lectureship	1.
	syl	lec+ture+ship
	pron	<1lekC*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or position of lecturer.
lectureship	2.
	syl	lec+ture+ship
	pron	<1lekC*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	an endowment financing a series of lectures.
lecythus	ety	from Greek l*_ekuthos 
lecythi	infl
	head	lecythus
	syl	lec:y+thi
	pron	<-TI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lecythus	0.
	syl	lec:y+thus
	pron	<1lesiT*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a vase with a narrow neck.
led	0.
	syl	led
	pron	<led>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {lead}.
LED	0.
	syl	LED
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	light-emitting diode.
Leda	0.
	syl	Le:da
	pron	<1lEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a queen of Sparta who was the mother of Helen and Pollux by Zeus, who visited her in the form of a swan.
lederhosen	ety	German: leather trousers
lederhosen	0.
	syl	le+der+ho+sen
	pron	<1lAd*2h*uzN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	leather shorts with H-shaped braces, worn by men in Austria, Bavaria, etc.
ledge	ety	C14 legge, perhaps from leggen to #7lay %1
ledge	1.
	syl	ledge
	pron	<leJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow horizontal surface resembling a shelf and projecting from a wall, window, etc.
ledge	2.
	syl	ledge
	pron	<leJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of rock that contains an ore; vein.
ledge	3.
	syl	ledge
	pron	<leJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge of rock that lies beneath the surface of the sea.
ledge	4.
	syl	ledge
	pron	<leJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow shelflike rock projection on a cliff or mountain.
ledgy	sub
	head	ledge
	or	ledged
	syl	ledg:y
	pos	adj.
ledged	sub
	head	ledge
	or	ledgy
	syl	ledged
	pos	adj.
ledger	ety	C15 legger book retained in a specific place, probably from leggen to #7lay %1
ledger	1.
	syl	ledg+er
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	the principal book in which the commercial transactions of a company are recorded.
ledger	2.
	syl	ledg+er
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat horizontal slab of stone.
ledger	3.
	syl	ledg+er
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal scaffold pole fixed to two upright poles for supporting the outer ends of putlogs.
ledger	4.a.
	syl	ledg+er
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire trace that allows the weight to rest on the bottom and the bait to float freely.
ledger	4.b.
	syl	ledg+er
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	ledger tackle.
ledger	5.
	syl	ledg+er
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to fish using a ledger.
ledger board	1.
	syl	ledg+er board
	pos	n.
	def	a timber board forming the top rail of a fence or balustrade.
ledger board	2.
	syl	ledg+er board
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ribbon strip}. a timber board fixed horizontally to studding to support floor joists.
ledger line	1.
	syl	ledg+er line
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a short line placed above or below the staff to accommodate notes representing pitches above or below the staff.
ledger line	2.
	syl	ledg+er line
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a line using ledger tackle.
Led Zeppelin	0.
	syl	Led Zep+pe:lin
	pos	n.
	def	English rock group (formed 1968): comprising Jimmy Page (born 1944; guitar), John Paul Jones (born 1946; bass guitar, keyboards), Robert Plant (born 1948; vocals), and John Bonham (born 1949; drums).
lee	ety	Old English hl*_eow shelter; related to Old Norse hle
lee	1.
	syl	lee
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheltered part or side; the side away from the direction from which the wind is blowing.
by the lee	2.
	head	lee
	syl	by the lee.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	so that the wind is blowing on the wrong side of the sail.
under the lee	3.
	head	lee
	syl	under the lee.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	towards the lee.
lee	4.
	syl	lee
	pron	<lE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	on, at, or towards the side or part away from the wind.
	exam	1	on a lee shore.
Lee	H1.0.
	syl	Lee
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Ireland, flowing east into Cork Harbour. Length: about 80 km (50 miles).
Kuan Yew	1.
	head	Lee
	syl	Kuan Yew
	pron	<1kwa:n> <1ju:>
	def	born 1923, Singapore statesman; prime minister since 1959.
Richard Henry	2.
	head	Lee
	syl	Rich:ard Hen:ry.
	def	1732-94, American Revolutionary statesman, who moved the resolution in favour of American independence (1776).
Robert E (dward) 	3.
	head	Lee
	syl	Rob:ert E (dward) .
	def	1807-70, American general; commander-in-chief of the Confederate armies in the Civil War.
T (sung)	4.
	head	Lee
	syl	T (sung)
	def	- {D (ao) }. born 1926, U.S. physicist, born in China. With Yang he disproved the principle that parity is always con?!served and shared the Nobel prize for physics in 1957.
leeboard	0.
	syl	lee+board
	pron	<1lE2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of a pair of large adjustable paddle-like boards that may be lowered along the lee side to reduce sideways drift or leeway.
leech	ety	Old English l*_@ace, l*_yce; related to Middle Dutch lieke ?- #!leech+@!like adj.
leech	H1.1.
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	any annelid worm of the class which have a sucker at each end of the body and feed on the blood or tissues of other animals. See also {horseleech, medici?!nal leech}.
leech	H1.2.
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who clings to or preys on another person.
leech	H1.3.a.
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {physician}.
leech	H1.3.b.
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	leechcraft.
cling like a leech	4.
	head	leech
	syl	cling like a leech.
	def	to cling or adhere persistently to something. {~}
leech	H1.5.
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	def	to use leeches to suck the blood of (a person), as a method of medical treatment.
leech	H1.6.
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cure or heal.
leech	ety	C15: of Germanic origin; compare Dutch lijk
leach	alt
	head	leech
	or	leech
	syl	leach
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
leech	H2.0.
	or	leach
	syl	leech
	pron	<lEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the after edge of a fore-and-aft sail or either of the vertical edges of a squaresail.
Leeds	0.
	syl	Leeds
	pron	<lEdz>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N England, in West Yorkshire on the River Aire: linked with Liverpool and Goole by canals; a chief centre of the clothing industry; university (1904). Pop.: 494971 (1971).
leek	ety	Old English l*_eac; related to Old Norse laukr, Old High German louh 
leek	1.
	syl	leek
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scallion}. an alliaceous plant, with a slender white bulb, cylindrical stem, and broad flat overlapping leaves: used in cooking.
leek	2.
	syl	leek
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related species, such as (wild leek).
leek	3.
	syl	leek
	pron	<lEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the national emblem of Wales.
leer	ety	C16: perhaps verbal use of obsolete leer cheek, from Old English hl*_eor 
leer	1.
	syl	leer
	pron	<li*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give an oblique, sneering, or suggestive look or grin.
leer	2.
	syl	leer
	pron	<li*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a look.
leeringly	sub
	head	leer
	syl	leer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
leery	ety	C18: perhaps from obsolete sense (to look askance) of #7leer 
leary	alt
	head	leery
	or	leery
	syl	lear:y
	pron	<1li*ri>
	pos	adj.
leerier	infl
	head	leery
	or	learier
	syl	leer:i+er
	pos	adj.
leeriest	infl
	head	leery
	or	leariest
	syl	leer:i+est
	pos	adj.
learier	infl
	head	leery
	or	leerier
	syl	lear:i+er
	pos	adj.
leariest	infl
	head	leery
	or	leeriest
	syl	lear:i+est.
	pos	adj.
leery	1.
	or	leary
	syl	leer:y
	pron	<1li*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now chiefly dialect.
	def	knowing or sly.
leery	2.
	or	leary
	syl	leer:y
	pron	<1li*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Slang. foll. by of
	def	suspicious or wary.
leeriness	sub
	head	leery
	or	leariness
	syl	leer:i+ness
	pos	n.
leariness	sub
	head	leery
	or	leeriness
	syl	lear:i+ness
	pos	n.
lees	ety	C14: plural of obsolete lee, from Old French, probably from Celtic; compare Irish lige bed
lees	0.
	syl	lees
	pron	<lEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the sediment from an alcoholic drink.
leet	ety	C15: from Anglo-French, of unknown origin
leet	H1.1.
	syl	leet
	pron	<lEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	Also called: {court-leet}. a special kind of manorial court that some lords were entitled to hold.
leet	H1.2.
	syl	leet
	pron	<lEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the jurisdiction of this court.
leet	ety	C15: perhaps from Anglo-French litte, variant of #7list %1
leet	H2.0.
	syl	leet
	pron	<lEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a list of candidates for an office.
Leeuwarden	0.
	syl	Leeu+war+den
	pron	Dutch <1lA:2ward*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the N Netherlands, capital of Friesland province. Pop.: 86339 (1973 est.).
Anton van	infl
	head	Leeuwenhoek
	syl	An:ton van
	pron	<1antcn> <van>
	pos	n.
Leeuwenhoek	0.
	syl	Leeu:wen:hoek
	pron	<1lAvN2hu:k>,, Dutch <1lA:w*n2hu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1632-1723, Dutch microscopist, whose microscopes enabled him to give the first accurate description of blood corpuscles, spermatozoa, and microbes.
leeward	1.
	syl	lee+ward
	pron	<1lEw*d>, <nautical> <1lu:*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	of, in, or moving to the quarter towards which the wind blows.
leeward	2.
	syl	lee+ward
	pron	<1lEw*d>, <nautical> <1lu:*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	the point or quarter towards which the wind blows.
leeward	3.
	syl	lee+ward
	pron	<1lEw*d>, <nautical> <1lu:*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	the side towards the lee.
leeward	4.
	syl	lee+ward
	pron	<1lEw*d>, <nautical> <1lu:*d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	towards the lee.
leeward	xref
	syl	lee+ward
	pron	<1lEw*d>, <nautical> <1lu:*d>
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	Compare {windward}.
Leeward Islands	1.
	syl	Lee+ward Is+lands
	pron	<1lEw*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the West Indies, in the N Lesser Antilles between Puerto Rico and Martinique.
Leeward Islands	2.
	syl	Lee+ward Is+lands
	pron	<1lEw*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a former British colony in the E West Indies (1871-1956), consisting of Antigua, Barbuda, Redonda, St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Montserrat, and the British Virgin Islands.
Leeward Islands	3.
	syl	Lee+ward Is+lands
	pron	<1lEw*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia in the W Society Archipelago: Huahin*'e, Raiat*'ea, Tahaa, Bora-Bora, and Maupiti. Pop.: 15718 (1970). French name: {*^Iles sous le Vent}.
leeway	1.
	syl	lee+way
	pron	<1lE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	room for free movement within limits, as in action or expenditure.
leeway	2.
	syl	lee+way
	pron	<1lE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	sideways drift of a boat or aircraft.
left	ety	Old English left idle, weak, variant of lyft- (in lyft*_adl palsy, literally: left-disease); related to Middle Dutch lucht left
left	H1.1.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of, or designating, the side of something or someone that faces west when the front is turned towards the north.
left	H1.2.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	worn on a left hand, foot, etc.
left	H1.3.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or relating to the political or intellectual left.
left	H1.4.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	radical or progressive, esp. as compared to less radical or progressive groups, persons, etc.
left	H1.5.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	adv.
	def	on or in the direction of the left.
left	H1.6.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	n.
	def	a left side, direction, position, area, or part. Related adjs.: {sinister, sinistral}.
left	H1.7.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the supporters or advocates of varying degrees of social, political, or economic change, reform, or revolution designed to promote the greater freedom, power, welfare, or comfort of the common people.
to the left	8.
	head	left
	syl	to the left.
	def	radical in the methods, principles, etc., employed in striving to achieve such change.
left	H1.9.a.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow with the left hand.
left	H1.9.b.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	n.
	def	the left hand.
left	H2.0.
	syl	left
	pron	<left>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {leave}.
Left Bank	0.
	syl	Left Bank
	pos	n.
	def	a district of Paris, on the S bank of the River Seine; frequented by artists, students, etc.
left-footer	ety	C20: from the Northern Irish saying that farm workers in Eire use the left foot to push a spade when digging
left-footer	0.
	syl	left-foot:er
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. esp. in Ireland
	def	a Roman Catholic.
left-hand	1.
	syl	left-hand
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the left.
	exam	1	this car is left-hand drive;
	exam	2	a left-hand bend.
left-hand	2.
	syl	left-hand
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	for use by the left hand; left-handed.
left-handed	1.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	using the left hand with greater ease than the right.
left-handed	2.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	performed with the left hand.
left-handed	3.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	designed or adapted for use by the left hand.
left-handed	4.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	worn on the left hand.
left-handed	5.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	awkward or clumsy.
left-handed	6.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	ironically ambiguous.
	exam	1	a left-handed compliment.
left-handed	7.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	turning from right to left; anticlockwise.
left-handed	8.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	another term for {morganatic}.
left-handed	9.
	syl	left-hand:ed
	pos	adv.
	def	with the left hand.
left-handedly	sub
	head	left-handed
	syl	left-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
left-handedness	sub
	head	left-handed
	syl	left-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
left-hander	1.
	syl	left-hand:er
	pos	n.
	def	a blow with the left hand.
left-hander	2.
	syl	left-hand:er
	pos	n.
	def	a left-handed person.
leftist	1.
	syl	left+ist
	pron	<1leftist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, tending towards, or relating to the political left or its principles.
leftist	2.
	syl	left+ist
	pron	<1leftist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports or belongs to the political left.
leftism	sub
	head	leftist
	syl	left+ism
	pos	n.
left-luggage office	0.
	syl	left-lug:gage of+fice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a place at a railway station, airport, etc., where luggage may be left for a small charge with an attendant for safekeeping. U.S. name: {checkroom}.
leftover	1.
	syl	left+o:ver
	pron	<1left2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an unused portion or remnant, as of material or of cooked food.
leftover	2.
	syl	left+o:ver
	pron	<1left2*uv*>
	pos	adj.
	def	left as an unused portion or remnant.
leftward	1.
	syl	left+ward
	pron	<1leftw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or towards the left.
leftward	2.
	syl	left+ward
	pron	<1leftw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {leftwards}.
leftward	alt
	head	leftwards
	or	leftwards
	syl	left+ward
	pos	adv.
leftwards	0.
	or	leftward
	syl	left+wards
	pron	<1leftw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or on the left.
left wing	1.
	syl	left wing
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the leftist faction of an assembly, party, group, etc.; the radical or progressive wing.
left wing	2.
	syl	left wing
	pos	n.
	def	the units of an army situated on the left of a battle position.
left wing	3.a.
	syl	left wing
	pos	n.
	def	the left-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of either team facing its opponents' goal.
left wing	3.b.
	syl	left wing
	pos	n.
	def	a player positioned in this area in certain games.
left-wing	infl
	head	left wing
	syl	left-wing.
	pos	adj.
left wing	4.
	syl	left wing
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or relating to the political left wing.
left-winger	sub
	head	left wing
	syl	left-1wing:er
	pos	n.
lefties	infl
	head	lefty
	syl	left:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lefty	1.
	syl	left:y
	pron	<1lefti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a left-winger.
lefty	2.
	syl	left:y
	pron	<1lefti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	a left-handed person.
leg	ety	C13: from Old Norse leggr, of obscure origin
leg	1.a.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two lower limbs, including the bones and fleshy covering of the femur, tibia, fibula, and patella.
leg	1.b.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	leg guard;
	exam	2	leg rest.
leg	2.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or analogous structure in animals that is used for locomotion or support.
leg	3.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	this part of an animal, esp. the thigh, used for food.
	exam	1	leg of lamb.
leg	4.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	something similar to a leg in appearance or function, such as one of the four supporting members of a chair.
leg	5.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch, limb, or part of a forked or jointed object.
leg	6.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment that covers the leg.
leg	7.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	a section or part of a journey or course.
leg	8.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	a single stage, lap, length, etc., in a relay race.
leg	9.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	either the opposite or adjacent side of a right-angled triangle.
leg	10.a.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance travelled without tacking.
leg	10.b.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	usage	in yacht racing
	def	the course between any two marks.
leg	11.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of games, matches, or parts of games.
leg	12.a.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of the field to the left of and behind a right-handed batsman as he faces the bowler.
leg	12.b.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a leg slip;
	exam	2	leg stump.
a leg up	13.
	head	leg
	syl	a leg up.
	def	help to another person in climbing up a wall, etc., by pushing upwards.
not have a leg to stand on	14.
	head	leg
	syl	not have a leg to stand on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have no reasonable or logical basis for an opinion or argument.
its	infl
	head	leg
	syl	its
letc	infl
	head	leg
	syl	letc.
last legs	infl
	head	leg
	syl	last legs.
on his	15.
	head	leg
	syl	on his
	usage	of a person or thing
	def	worn out; exhausted.
pull someone's leg	16.
	head	leg
	syl	pull someone's leg.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tease, fool, or make fun of someone.
shake a leg	17.
	head	leg
	syl	shake a leg.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to hurry up: usually used in the imperative.
show a leg	18.
	head	leg
	syl	show a leg.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get up in the morning.
stretch one's legs	19.
	head	leg
	syl	stretch one's legs.
	def	to stand up or walk around, esp. after sitting for some time.
legs	infl
	head	leg
	syl	legs
	pos	vb.
legging	infl
	head	leg
	syl	leg+ging
	pos	vb.
legged	infl
	head	leg
	syl	legged.
	pos	vb.
leg	20.
	syl	leg
	pron	<leg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to propel (a canal boat) through a tunnel by lying on one's back and walking one's feet along the tunnel roof.
leg it	21.
	head	leg
	syl	leg it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to walk, run, or hurry.
legless	sub
	head	leg
	syl	leg+less
	pos	adj.
leglike	sub
	head	leg
	syl	leg+2like
	pos	adj.
leg	1.
	syl	leg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legal.
leg	2.
	syl	leg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legate.
leg	3.
	syl	leg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legato.
leg	4.
	syl	leg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legislation.
leg	5.
	syl	leg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legislative.
leg	6.
	syl	leg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legislature.
legacy	ety	C14 (meaning: office of a legate), C15 (meaning: bequest): from Medieval Latin l*_eg*_atia commission; see #7legate 
legacies	infl
	head	legacy
	syl	leg:a+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
legacy	1.
	syl	leg:a+cy
	pron	<1leg*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a gift by will, esp. of money or personal property.
legacy	2.
	syl	leg:a+cy
	pron	<1leg*si>
	pos	n.
	def	something handed down or received from an ancestor or predecessor.
legal	ety	C16: from Latin l*_eg*_alis, from l*_ex law
legal	1.
	syl	le+gal
	pron	<1lEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	established by or founded upon law; lawful.
legal	2.
	syl	le+gal
	pron	<1lEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to law.
legal	3.
	syl	le+gal
	pron	<1lEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	recognized, enforceable, or having a remedy at law rather than in equity.
legal	4.
	syl	le+gal
	pron	<1lEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of the profession of law.
legally	sub
	head	legal
	syl	le+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
legal aid	0.
	syl	le+gal aid
	pos	n.
	def	financial assistance available to persons unable to meet the full cost of legal proceedings.
legal cap	0.
	syl	le+gal cap
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	ruled writing paper, about 8 by 13@2#800479 inches with the fold at the top, for use by lawyers.
legalese	0.
	syl	le+gal+ese
	pron	<2lEg*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the conventional language in which legal documents, etc., are written.
legal holiday	0.
	syl	le+gal hol:i+day
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several weekdays which are observed as national holidays. Brit. equivalent: {bank holiday}.
legalism	0.
	syl	le+gal+ism
	pron	<1lEg*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	strict adherence to the law, esp. the stressing of the letter of the law rather than its spirit.
legalist	sub
	head	legalism
	syl	le+gal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
legalistic	sub
	head	legalism
	syl	le+gal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
legalistically	sub
	head	legalism
	syl	le+gal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
legalities	infl
	head	legality
	syl	le+gal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
legality	1.
	syl	le+gal+i:ty
	pron	<li1g@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being legal or lawful.
legality	2.
	syl	le+gal+i:ty
	pron	<li1g@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to legal principles.
legalise	alt
	head	legalize
	or	legalize
	syl	le+gal+ise
	pron	<1lEg*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
legalize	1.
	or	legalise
	syl	le+gal+ize
	pron	<1lEg*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make lawful or legal.
legalize	2.
	or	legalise
	syl	le+gal+ize
	pron	<1lEg*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confirm or validate (something previously unlawful).
legalization	sub
	head	legalize
	or	legalisation
	syl	le+gal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
legalisation	sub
	head	legalize
	or	legalization
	syl	le+gal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
legal medicine	0.
	syl	le+gal med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {forensic medicine}.
legal separation	0.
	syl	le+gal sep:a+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {judicial separation}.
legal tender	0.
	syl	le+gal ten+der
	pos	n.
	def	currency in specified denominations that a creditor must by law accept in redemption of a debt.
Legaspi	0.
	syl	Le+gas+pi
	pron	<le1g@spi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Philippines, on SE Luzon on the Gulf of Albay. Pop.: 84090 (1970).
legate	ety	Old English, via Old French from Latin l*_eg*_atus deputy, from l*_eg*_are to delegate; related to l*_ex law
legate	1.
	syl	leg+ate
	pron	<1legit>
	pos	n.
	def	a messenger, envoy, or delegate.
legate	2.
	syl	leg+ate
	pron	<1legit>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an emissary to a foreign state representing the Pope.
legateship	sub
	head	legate
	syl	leg+ate+2ship
	pos	n.
legatine	sub
	head	legate
	syl	leg:a+tine
	pron	<1leg*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
legatee	0.
	syl	leg:a+tee
	pron	<2leg*1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom a legacy is bequeathed. Compare {devisee}.
legation	ety	C15: from Latin l*_eg*_ati*_o, from l*_eg*_atus #7legate 
legation	1.
	syl	le+ga+tion
	pron	<li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a diplomatic mission headed by a minister.
legation	2.
	syl	le+ga+tion
	pron	<li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official residence and office of a diplomatic minister.
legation	3.
	syl	le+ga+tion
	pron	<li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of sending forth a diplomatic envoy.
legation	4.
	syl	le+ga+tion
	pron	<li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mission or business of a diplomatic envoy.
legation	5.
	syl	le+ga+tion
	pron	<li1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or office of a legate.
legationary	sub
	head	legation
	syl	le+1ga+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
legato	ety	C19: from Italian, literally: bound
legato	1.
	syl	le+ga+to
	pron	<li1ga:t*u>
	qual	Music. adj., adv.
	def	to be performed smoothly and connectedly. {~} {+tos}.
legato	2.a.
	syl	le+ga+to
	pron	<li1ga:t*u>
	qual	Music. adj., adv.
	def	a style of playing in which no perceptible gaps are left between notes.
legato	2.b.
	syl	le+ga+to
	pron	<li1ga:t*u>
	qual	Music. adj., adv.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a legato passage.
legator	ety	C17: from Latin, from l*_eg*_are to bequeath; see #7legate 
legator	0.
	syl	leg:a+tor
	pron	<2leg*1tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives a legacy or makes a bequest.
legatorial	sub
	head	legator
	syl	leg:a+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
leg before wicket	0.
	syl	leg be+fore wick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a manner of dismissal on the grounds that a batsman has been struck on the leg by a bowled ball that otherwise would have hit the wicket. Abbrev.: {l.b.w}.
leg break	0.
	syl	leg break
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a bowled ball that spins from leg to off on pitching.
leg bye	0.
	syl	leg bye
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a run scored after the ball has hit the batsman's leg or some other part of his body, except his hand, without touching the bat. Abbrev.: {l.b}.
legend	ety	C14 (in the sense: a saint's life or a collection of saints' lives): from Medieval Latin legenda passages to be read, from Latin legere to read
legend	1.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular story handed down from earlier times whose truth has not been ascertained.
legend	2.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of such stories.
	exam	1	the Arthurian legend.
legend	3.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern story that has taken on the characteristics of a traditional legendary tale.
legend	4.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose fame or notoriety makes him a source of exaggerated or romanticized tales or exploits.
legend	5.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an inscription or title, as on a coin or beneath a coat of arms.
legend	6.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	explanatory matter accompanying a table, map, chart, etc.
legend	7.a.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a story of the life of a saint.
legend	7.b.
	syl	leg+end
	pron	<1leJ*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of such stories.
legendry	sub
	head	legend
	syl	leg+end+ry
	pos	n.
legendary	1.
	syl	leg+end+ar:y
	pron	<1leJ*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to legend.
legendary	2.
	syl	leg+end+ar:y
	pron	<1leJ*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	celebrated or described in a legend or legends.
legendary	3.
	syl	leg+end+ar:y
	pron	<1leJ*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	very famous or notorious.
Adrien Marie	infl
	head	Legendre
	syl	A:dri:en Ma:rie
	pron	<adri?~e> <ma1ri>
	pos	n.
Legendre	0.
	syl	Le:gen:dre
	pron	French <l*1Z?~a:dr>
	pos	n.
	def	1752-1833, French mathematician, noted for his work on the theory of numbers, the theory of elliptical functions, and the method of least squares.
Fernand	infl
	head	L'eger
	syl	Fer:nand
	pron	<fer1n*~a>
	pos	n.
L'eger	0.
	syl	L*'e:ger
	pron	French <lA1ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1955, French cubist painter, influenced by industrial technology.
legerdemain	ety	C15: from Old French: light of hand
legerdemain	1.
	syl	leg+er+de:main
	pron	<2leJ*d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sleight of hand}.
legerdemain	2.
	syl	leg+er+de:main
	pron	<2leJ*d*1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	cunning deception or trickery.
legerdemainist	sub
	head	legerdemain
	syl	leg+er+de:1main+ist
	pos	n.
leger line	0.
	syl	leg+er line
	pron	<1leJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ledger line}.
leges	0.
	syl	le+ges
	pron	<1lEJEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {lex}.
legged	0.a.
	syl	leg+ged
	pron	<1legid>, <legd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a leg or legs.
legged	0.b.
	syl	leg+ged
	pron	<1legid>, <legd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	three-legged;
	exam	2	long-legged.
leggings	0.
	syl	leg+gings
	pron	<1legiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an extra outer covering for the lower legs.
legginged	sub
	head	leggings
	syl	leg+ginged
	pos	adj.
leggier	infl
	head	leggy
	syl	leg+gi+er
	pos	adj.
leggiest	infl
	head	leggy
	syl	leg+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
leggy	1.
	syl	leg+gy
	pron	<1legi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having unusually long legs.
leggy	2.
	syl	leg+gy
	pron	<1legi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a woman
	def	having long and shapely legs.
leggy	3.
	syl	leg+gy
	pron	<1legi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having an unusually long and weak stem.
legginess	sub
	head	leggy
	syl	leg+gi+ness
	pos	n.
Leghorn	1.
	syl	Leg+horn
	pron	<1leg2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Livorno}.
Leghorn	2.
	syl	Leg+horn
	pron	<le1gc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic fowl laying white eggs.
leghorn	ety	C19: named after L#7eghorn (Livorno)
leghorn	1.
	syl	leg+horn
	pron	<1leg2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Italian wheat straw that is woven into hats.
leghorn	2.
	syl	leg+horn
	pron	<1leg2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any hat made from this straw when plaited.
legible	ety	C14: from Late Latin legibilis, from Latin legere to read
legible	1.
	syl	leg+i:ble
	pron	<1leJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of handwriting, print, etc.
	def	able to be read or deciphered.
legible	2.
	syl	leg+i:ble
	pron	<1leJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be discovered; discernible.
legibility	sub
	head	legible
	or	legibleness
	syl	leg+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
legibleness	sub
	head	legible
	or	legibility
	syl	leg+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
legibly	sub
	head	legible
	syl	leg+i:bly
	pos	adv.
legion	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin legio, from legere to choose
legion	1.
	syl	le+gion
	pron	<1lEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit of the ancient Roman army made up of infantry with supporting cavalry, numbering some three to six thousand men.
legion	2.
	syl	le+gion
	pron	<1lEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any large military force.
	exam	1	the French Foreign Legion.
legion	3.
	syl	le+gion
	pron	<1lEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	an association of ex-servicemen.
	exam	1	the British Legion.
legion	4.
	syl	le+gion
	pron	<1lEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any very large number, esp. of people.
legion	5.
	syl	le+gion
	pron	<1lEJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	very large or numerous.
legionary	1.
	syl	le+gion+ar:y
	pron	<1lEJ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a legion.
legionaries	infl
	head	legionary
	syl	le+gion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
legionary	2.
	syl	le+gion+ar:y
	pron	<1lEJ*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier belonging to a legion.
legionary ant	0.
	syl	le+gion+ar:y ant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {army ant}.
legionnaire	0.
	syl	le+gion+naire
	pron	<2lEJ*1ne*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a member of certain military forces or associations, such as the French Foreign Legion or the British Legion.
Legion of Honour	0.
	syl	Le+gion of Hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	an order for civil or military merit instituted by Napoleon in France in 1802. French name: {L*'e+gion d'Hon+neur} (le#fj?~@$ d@$#!n@o$:r).
legis	1.
	syl	legis.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legislation.
legis	2.
	syl	legis.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legislative.
legis	3.
	syl	legis.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	legislature.
legislate	ety	C18: back formation from #7legislator 
legislate	1.
	syl	leg+is+late
	pron	<1leJis2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or pass laws.
legislate	2.
	syl	leg+is+late
	pron	<1leJis2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into effect by legislation.
legislation	1.
	syl	leg+is+la+tion
	pron	<2leJis1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making laws; enactment.
legislation	2.
	syl	leg+is+la+tion
	pron	<2leJis1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the laws so made.
legislative	1.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive
	pron	<1leJisl*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to legislation.
legislative	2.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive
	pron	<1leJisl*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power or function of legislating.
	exam	1	a legislative assembly.
legislative	3.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive
	pron	<1leJisl*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a legislature.
legislative	4.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive
	pron	<1leJisl*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {legislature}.
legislatively	sub
	head	legislative
	syl	leg+is+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
legislative assembly	1.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive as+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the bicameral legislature in 28 states of the U.S.
legislative assembly	2.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive as+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the unicameral legislature in most Canadian provinces.
legislative assembly	3.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive as+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the lower chamber of the bicameral state legislatures in several other Commonwealth countries, such as Australia.
legislative assembly	4.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive as+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any assembly with legislative powers.
legislative council	1.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the upper chamber of certain bicameral legislatures, such as those of the Indian and Australian states.
legislative council	2.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the unicameral legislature of certain colonies or dependent territories.
legislative council	3.
	syl	leg+is+la+tive coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in the U.S.
	def	a committee composed of members of both chambers of a state legislature, that meets to discuss problems, construct a legislative programme, etc.
legislator	ety	C17: from Latin l*_egis l*_ator, from l*_ex law+ l*_ator from l*_atus, past participle of ferre to bring
legislator	1.
	syl	leg+is+la+tor
	pron	<1leJis2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person concerned with the making or enactment of laws.
legislator	2.
	syl	leg+is+la+tor
	pron	<1leJis2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a legislature.
legislatorship	sub
	head	legislator
	syl	leg+is+2la+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
legislatress	sub
	head	legislator
	syl	leg+is+2la+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
legislatorial	0.
	syl	leg+is+la+to+ri:al
	pron	<2leJisl*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a legislator or legislature.
legislature	0.
	syl	leg+is+la+ture
	pron	<1leJis2lAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of persons vested with power to make, amend, and repeal laws. Compare {executive, judiciary}.
legist	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin l*_egista, from l*_ex law
legist	0.
	syl	le+gist
	pron	<1lEJist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person versed in the law.
legit	1.
	syl	le+git
	pron	<l*1Jit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	short for {legitimate}.
legit	2.
	syl	le+git
	pron	<l*1Jit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	legitimate or professionally respectable drama.
legitimate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin l*_egitim*_atus made legal, from l*_ex law
legitimate	1.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	born in lawful wedlock; enjoying full filial rights.
legitimate	2.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to established standards of usage, behaviour, etc.
legitimate	3.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on correct or acceptable principles of reasoning.
legitimate	4.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	reasonable, sensible, or valid.
	exam	1	a legitimate question.
legitimate	5.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	authorized, sanctioned by, or in accordance with law.
legitimate	6.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or ruling by hereditary right.
	exam	1	a legitimate monarch.
legitimate	7.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jitimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to serious drama as distinct from films, television, vaudeville, etc..
	exam	1	the legitimate theatre.
legitimate	8.
	syl	le+git:i+mate
	pron	<li1Jiti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make, pronounce, or show to be legitimate.
legitimacy	sub
	head	legitimate
	or	legitimateness
	syl	le+1git:i+ma+cy
	pos	n.
legitimateness	sub
	head	legitimate
	or	legitimacy
	syl	le+1git:i+mate+ness
	pos	n.
legitimately	sub
	head	legitimate
	syl	le+1git:i+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
legitimation	sub
	head	legitimate
	syl	le+2git:i+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
legitimatise	alt
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimise
	syl	le+git:i+ma+tise
	pron	<li1Jitim*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
legitimize	infl
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimatize
	syl	le+git:i+mize
	pron	<li1Jiti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
legitimise	infl
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimatise
	syl	le+git:i+mise
	pron	<li1Jiti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
legitimatize	0.
	or	legitimize
	syl	le+git:i+ma+tize
	pron	<li1Jitim*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make legitimate; legalize.
legitimatization	sub
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimization
	syl	le+2git:i+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
legitimatisation	sub
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimisation
	syl	le+2git:i+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
legitimization	sub
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimatization
	syl	le+2git:i+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
legitimisation	sub
	head	legitimatize
	or	legitimatisation
	syl	le+2git:i+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
legitimist	1.
	syl	le+git:i+mist
	pron	<li1Jitimist>
	pos	n.
	def	a monarchist who supports the rule of a legitimate dynasty or of its senior branch.
legitimist	2.
	syl	le+git:i+mist
	pron	<li1Jitimist>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a supporter of the elder line of the Bourbon family in France.
legitimist	3.
	syl	le+git:i+mist
	pron	<li1Jitimist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of legitimate authority.
legitimist	4.
	syl	le+git:i+mist
	pron	<li1Jitimist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to legitimists.
legitimism	sub
	head	legitimist
	syl	le+1git:i+mism
	pos	n.
legmen	infl
	head	legman
	syl	leg+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
legman	1.
	syl	leg+man
	pron	<1legm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a newsman who reports on news stories from the scene of action or original source.
legman	2.
	syl	leg+man
	pron	<1legm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Informal.
	def	a person employed to run errands, collect information, etc., outside an office.
Legnica	0.
	syl	Leg+ni+ca
	pron	Polish <leg1nitsa>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in SW Poland. Pop.: 77900 (1972 est.). German name: {Liegnitz}.
leg-o'-mutton	alt
	head	leg-of-mutton
	or	leg-of-mutton
	syl	leg-o'-mut:ton
	pos	n.
leg-of-mutton	0.
	or	leg-o'-mutton
	syl	leg-of-mut:ton
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a sail, sleeve, etc.
	def	tapering sharply or having a triangular profile.
leg-pull	0.
	syl	leg-pull
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a practical joke or mild deception.
legroom	0.
	syl	leg+room
	pron	<1leg2ru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	room to move one's legs comfortably, as in a car.
legume	ety	C17: from French l*'egume, from Latin leg*_umen bean, from legere to pick (a crop)
legume	1.
	syl	leg+ume
	pron	<1legju:m>, <li1gju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the long dry dehiscent fruit produced by leguminous plants; a pod.
legume	2.
	syl	leg+ume
	pron	<1legju:m>, <li1gju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any table vegetable of the superfamily esp. beans or peas.
legume	3.
	syl	leg+ume
	pron	<1legju:m>, <li1gju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any leguminous plant.
legumin	ety	C19: from #7legume 
legumin	0.
	syl	le+gu+min
	pron	<li1gju:min>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein obtained mainly from the seeds of leguminous plants.
leguminous	ety	C17: from Latin leg*_umen; see #7legume 
leguminous	0.
	syl	le+gu+mi+nous
	pron	<li1gju:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the (or a superfamily of flowering plants having pods (or legumes) as fruits and root nodules enabling storage of nitrogen-rich material: includes mimosaceous, caesalpiniaceous, and papilionaceous plants.
legwork	0.
	syl	leg+work
	pron	<1leg2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	work that involves travelling on foot or as if on foot.
Franz	infl
	head	Leh'ar
	syl	Franz
	pos	n.
Le Havre	0.
	syl	Le Ha+vre
	pron	<l*> <1ha:vr*>, French <l*> <1a:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N France, on the English Channel at the mouth of the River Seine: trans?!atlantic trade; oil refining. Pop.: 219583 (1975).
Lilli	1.
	head	Lehmann
	syl	Lil:li
	pron	<1lili>
	def	1848-1929, German soprano.
Lotte	2.
	head	Lehmann
	syl	Lot:te
	pron	<1lot*>
	def	1888-1976, U.S. soprano, born in Germany.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Lehmbruck
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Lehmbruck	0.
	syl	Lehm:bruck
	pron	German <1lA:m2bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1919, German sculptor and graphic artist.
lehr	ety	from German: pattern, model
lehr	0.
	syl	lehr
	pron	<li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tunnel-shaped oven used for annealing glass.
lei	ety	from Hawaiian
lei	H1.0.
	syl	lei
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hawaii
	def	a garland of flowers, worn around the neck.
lei	H2.0.
	syl	lei
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {leu}.
Leibniz	alt
	head	Leibnitz
	or	Leibnitz
	syl	Leib:niz
	pron	<1lIbnits>
	pos	n.
Leibnitz	0.
	or	Leibniz
	syl	Leib:nitz
	pron	<1lIbnits>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Gott@.fried Wil@.helm von} (#!g@$tfri$:t #!v$Ilh$elm f@$n). 1646-1716, German rationalist philosopher and mathematician. He conceived of the universe as a hierarchy of independent units or monads, synchronized by preestablished harmony. His works include (1710) and (1714). He also devised a system of calculus, independently of Newton. &- {Leib+#!nitz+i@.an}
Leibnitz Mountains	0.
	syl	Leib+nitz Moun+tains
	pron	<1lIbnits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range on the SW limb of the moon, containing the highest peaks (10000 metres) on the moon.
Leicester	H1.1.
	syl	Leices+ter
	pron	<1lest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, adminis?!trative centre of Leicestershire, on the River Soar: Roman remains and a ruined Norman castle; university (1918); light engineering, hosiery, and footwear industries. Pop.: 283549 (1971).
Leicester	H1.2.
	syl	Leices+ter
	pron	<1lest*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Leicestershire}.
Leicester	H1.3.
	syl	Leices+ter
	pron	<1lest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheep with long wool, originally from Leicestershire.
Leicester	H1.4.
	syl	Leices+ter
	pron	<1lest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly mild dark orange whole-milk cheese, similar to Cheddar but looser and more moist.
Earl of	infl
	head	Leicester
	syl	Earl of.
	pos	n.
Leicester	H2.0.
	syl	Leices:ter
	pron	<1lest*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of ??1532-88, English courtier; favourite of Elizabeth I. He led an unsuccessful expedition to the Netherlands (1585-87).
Leicestershire	0.
	syl	Leices+ter+shire
	pron	<1lest*2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of central England, including (since 1974) the former county of Rutland: largely agricultural. Administrative centre: Leicester. Pop.: 837900 (1976 est.). Area: 2548 sq. km (984 sq. miles). Shortened form: {Leicester}. Abbrev.: {Leics}.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig	infl
	head	Leichhardt
	syl	Fried:rich Wil:helm Lud:wig
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1vilhelm> <1lu:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
Leichhardt	0.
	syl	Leich:hardt
	pron	<1lIk2ha:t>, German <1lI*,c1hart>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-48, Australian explorer, born in Prussia. He disappeared during an attempt to cross Australia from East to West.
Leics	0.
	syl	Leics.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Leicestershire.
Leyden	alt
	head	Leiden
	or	Leiden
	syl	Ley+den
	pron	<1lIdN>, Dutch <1leid*>
	pos	n.
Leiden	0.
	or	Leyden
	syl	Lei+den
	pron	<1lIdN>, Dutch <1leid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Netherlands, in South Holland province: residence of the Pilgrim Fathers for 11 years before they sailed for America in 1620; university (1575). Pop.: 98060 (1973 est.).
Leif Ericson	0.
	syl	Leif Er:ic:son
	pron	<1lEf> <1eriks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Ericson}.
Leigh	0.
	syl	Leigh
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester: engineering industries. Pop.: 46117 (1971).
Leinster	0.
	syl	Lein+ster
	pron	<1lenst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E and SE Ireland: it consists of the counties of Carlow, Dublin, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laoighis, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Wexford, and Wicklow. Pop.: 1498196 (1971). Area: 19632 sq. km (7580 sq. miles).
Leipzig	0.
	syl	Leip+zig
	pron	<1lIpsig>, German <1lIptsi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S East Germany: famous fairs, begun about 1170; publishing and music centre; university (1409); scene of a decisive defeat for Napoleon Bonaparte in 1813. Pop.: 568877 (1975 est.).
Leiria	0.
	syl	Lei+ri:a
	pron	Portuguese <l*j1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Portugal: site of the first printing press in Portugal (1466). Pop.: 83258 (1970).
leishmania	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Sir W.B. Leishman (1865-1926), Scottish bacteriologist
leishmania	0.
	syl	leish+ma+ni:a
	pron	<lES1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic flagellate protozoan of the genus occurs in man and animals and causes certain skin diseases.
leishmaniosis	alt
	head	leishmaniasis
	or	leishmaniasis
	syl	leish+ma+ni:o+sis
	pron	<lES2mAni1*usis>, <-2m@n->
	pos	n.
leishmaniasis	0.
	or	leishmaniosis
	syl	leish+man:i:a+sis
	pron	<2lESm*1nI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease, such as kala-azar, caused by protozoa of the genus
leister	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; related to Old Norse lj*_ostr, from lj*_osta to stab
leister	1.
	syl	leis+ter
	pron	<1lEst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spear with three or more prongs for spearing fish, esp. salmon.
leister	2.
	syl	leis+ter
	pron	<1lEst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spear (a fish) with a leister.
leisure	ety	C14: from Old French leisir; ultimately from Latin lic*_ere to be allowed
leisure	1.a.
	syl	lei+sure
	pron	<1leZ*>, U. S. also <1lEZ*r>
	pos	n.
	def	time or opportunity for ease, relaxation, etc.
leisure	1.b.
	syl	lei+sure
	pron	<1leZ*>, U. S. also <1lEZ*r>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	leisure activities.
leisure	2.
	syl	lei+sure
	pron	<1leZ*>, U. S. also <1lEZ*r>
	pos	n.
	def	ease or leisureliness.
leisure	3.a.
	syl	lei+sure
	pron	<1leZ*>, U. S. also <1lEZ*r>
	pos	n.
	def	having free time for ease, relaxation, etc.
leisure	3.b.
	syl	lei+sure
	pron	<1leZ*>, U. S. also <1lEZ*r>
	pos	n.
	def	not occupied or engaged.
leisure	3.c.
	syl	lei+sure
	pron	<1leZ*>, U. S. also <1lEZ*r>
	pos	n.
	def	without hurrying.
at one's leisure	4.
	head	leisure
	syl	at one's leisure.
	def	when one has free time.
leisureless	sub
	head	leisure
	syl	lei+sure+less
	pos	adj.
leisured	1.
	syl	lei+sured
	pron	<1leZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	having much leisure, as through unearned wealth.
	exam	1	the leisured classes.
leisured	2.
	syl	lei+sured
	pron	<1leZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhurried or relaxed.
	exam	1	in a leisured manner.
leisurely	1.
	syl	lei+sure+ly
	pron	<1leZ*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhurried; relaxed.
leisurely	2.
	syl	lei+sure+ly
	pron	<1leZ*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	without haste; in a relaxed way.
leisureliness	sub
	head	leisurely
	syl	lei+sure+li+ness
	pos	n.
Leith	0.
	syl	Leith
	pron	<lET>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Scotland, on the Firth of Forth: part of Edinburgh since 1920.
leitmotiv	ety	C19: from German: leading motif
leitmotif	alt
	head	leitmotiv
	or	leitmotiv
	syl	leit+mo+tif
	pron	<1lItm*u2tEf>
	pos	n.
leitmotiv	1.
	or	leitmotif
	syl	leit+mo+tiv
	pron	<1lItm*u2tEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a recurring short melodic phrase or theme used, esp. in Wagnerian music dramas, to suggest a character, thing, etc.
leitmotiv	2.
	or	leitmotif
	syl	leit+mo+tiv
	pron	<1lItm*u2tEf>
	pos	n.
	def	an often repeated word, phrase, image, or theme in a literary work.
Leitrim	0.
	syl	Lei+trim
	pron	<1lEtrim>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N Ireland in Connaught province, on Donegal Bay: agricultural. County town: Carrick-on-Shannon. Pop.: 28360 (1971). Area: 1525 sq. km (589 sq. miles).
Leix	0.
	syl	Leix
	pron	<lES>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Laoighis}.
lek	ety	from Albanian
lek	0.
	syl	lek
	pron	<lek>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Albania, divided into 100 qintars.
lekker	ety	from Afrikaans, from Dutch
lekker	0.
	syl	lek+ker
	pron	<1lek*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	S. African slang.
	def	pleasing, enjoyable, or likeable.
Lely	0.
	syl	Le:ly
	pron	<1lEli>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Pe@.ter}. Dutch name 1618-80, Dutch portrait painter in England.
LEM	0.
	syl	L.E.M.
	pron	<lem>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	lunar excursion module.
leman	ety	C13 lemman, leofman, from leof dear, #7lief+man 
leman	1.
	syl	lem+an
	pron	<1lem*n>, <1lE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a beloved; sweetheart.
leman	2.
	syl	lem+an
	pron	<1lem*n>, <1lE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a lover or mistress.
Lac	infl
	head	L'eman
	syl	Lac.
	pos	n.
L'eman	0.
	syl	L*'e+man
	pron	<lA1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for Lake {Geneva}.
Le Mans	0.
	syl	Le Mans
	pron	French <l*> <1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW France: scene of the first experiments in motoring and flying; annual motor race. Pop.: 155245 (1975).
Lemberg	0.
	syl	Lem+berg
	pron	<1lem2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Lvov}.
lemma	ety	C16 (meaning: proposition), C17 (meaning: title, theme): via Latin from Greek: premiss, from lambanein to take (for granted)
lemmas	infl
	head	lemma
	or	lemmata
	syl	lem+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lemmata	infl
	head	lemma
	or	lemmas
	syl	lem+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lemma	H1.1.
	syl	lem+ma
	pron	<1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary proposition, assumed to be valid, that is used in the proof of another proposition.
lemma	H1.2.
	syl	lem+ma
	pron	<1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument or theme, esp. when used as the subject or title of a composition.
lemma	ety	C19: from Greek: rind, from lepein to peel
lemmas	infl
	head	lemma
	or	lemmata
	syl	lem+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lemmata	infl
	head	lemma
	or	lemmas
	syl	lem+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lemma	H2.0.
	syl	lem+ma
	pron	<1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer of two bracts surrounding each floret of a grass inflorescence.
lemming	ety	C17: from Norwegian; related to Latin latr*_are to bark
lemming	0.
	syl	lem+ming
	pron	<1lemiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various volelike rodents of the genus and related genera, of northern and arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America: family
lemniscate	0.
	syl	lem+nis+cate
	pron	<1lemniskit>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed plane curve consisting of two symmetrical loops meeting at a node. Equation.
	exam	1	(x
lemniscus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin, from Greek l*_emniskos ribbon
lemnisci	infl
	head	lemniscus
	syl	lem+nis+ci
	pron	<-1nisI>, <-1niskE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lemniscus	0.
	syl	lem+nis+cus
	pron	<lem1nisk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical name for { {fillet} (sense 9).}
L'imnos	alt
	head	Lemnos
	or	Lemnos
	syl	L*'im+nos
	pos	n.
Lemnos	0.
	or	L'imnos
	syl	Lem+nos
	pron	<1lemnos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the N Aegean Sea: famous for its medicinal earth ({Lemnian seal) }. Chief town: Kastron. Pop.: 17789 (1971). Area: 477 sq. km (184 sq. miles).
Lemnian	sub
	head	Lemnos
	syl	Lem+ni:an
	pron	<1lemni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
lemon	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin lem*_on-, from Arabic laym*_un 
lemon	1.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Asian evergreen tree, widely cultivated in warm and tropical regions, having pale green glossy leaves and edible fruits. Related adjs.: {citric, citrine, citrous}.
lemon	2.a.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellow oval fruit of this tree, having juicy acidic flesh rich in vitamin C.
lemon	2.b.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lemon jelly.
lemon	3.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lemon yellow}.
lemon	3.a.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-yellow or strong yellow colour.
lemon	3.b.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	lemon wallpaper.
lemon	4.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive tart flavour made from or in imitation of the lemon.
lemon	5.
	syl	lem+on
	pron	<1lem*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing considered to be useless or defective.
lemonish	sub
	head	lemon
	syl	lem+on+ish
	pos	adj.
lemon-like	sub
	head	lemon
	syl	lem:on-2like
	pos	adj.
lemonade	0.
	syl	lem+on+ade
	pron	<2lem*1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from lemon juice, sugar, and water or from carbonated water, citric acid, etc.
lemon balm	0.
	syl	lem+on balm
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of { {balm} (sense 5).}
lemon curd	alt
	head	lemon cheese
	or	lemon cheese
	syl	lem+on curd
	pos	n.
lemon cheese	0.
	or	lemon curd
	syl	lem+on cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a soft paste made from lemons, sugar, eggs, and butter, used as a spread or filling.
lemon drop	0.
	syl	lem+on drop
	pos	n.
	def	a lemon-flavoured boiled sweet.
lemon geranium	0.
	syl	lem+on ge+ra+ni:um
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated geraniaceous plant, with lemon-scented leaves.
lemon grass	0.
	syl	lemon grass
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial grass, with a large flower spike: grown in tropical regions as the source of an aromatic oil ({lemon grass oil}) .
lemon sole	0.
	syl	lem+on sole
	pos	n.
	def	a European flatfish, with a variegated brown body: highly valued as a food fish: family
lemon squash	0.
	syl	lem+on squash
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a drink made from a sweetened lemon concentrate and water.
lemon squeezer	0.
	syl	lem+on squeez+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices for extracting the juice from citrus fruit.
lemon verbena	0.
	syl	lem+on ver+be+na
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American verbenaceous shrub, with slender lemon-scented leaves yielding an oil used in perfumery.
lemony	1.
	syl	lem+on:y
	pron	<1lem*ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or resembling the taste or colour of a lemon.
lemony	2.
	syl	lem+on:y
	pron	<1lem*ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	angry or irritable.
lempira	ety	American Spanish, after Lempira, Indian chief who opposed the Spanish
lempira	0.
	syl	lem+pi+ra
	pron	<lem1pi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Honduras, divided into 100 centavos.
lemur	ety	C18: New Latin, adapted from Latin lemur*_es ghosts; so named by Linnaeus for its ghost-like face and nocturnal habits
lemur	1.
	syl	le+mur
	pron	<1lEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Madagascan prosimian primate of the family such as (the {ring-tailed lemur}) . They are typically arboreal, having foxy faces and long tails.
lemur	2.
	syl	le+mur
	pron	<1lEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or closely related animal, such as a loris or indris.
lemur-like	sub
	head	lemur
	syl	le:mur-2like
	pos	adj.
lemures	ety	Latin: see #7lemur 
lemures	0.
	syl	lem:u+res
	pron	<1lemju2rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the spirits of the dead.
lemurine	alt
	head	lemuroid
	or	lemuroid
	syl	lem:u+rine
	pron	<1lemju2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
lemuroid	1.
	or	lemurine
	syl	lem:u+roid
	pron	<1lemju2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the superfamily which includes the lemurs and indrises.
lemuroid	2.
	or	lemurine
	syl	lem:u+roid
	pron	<1lemju2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or closely related to a lemur.
lemuroid	3.
	or	lemurine
	syl	lem:u+roid
	pron	<1lemju2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that resembles or is closely related to a lemur.
Lena	0.
	syl	Le:na
	pron	Russian <1ljen*>, English <1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the E Soviet Union, rising in S Siberia and flowing generally north through the Yakutsk SSR to the Laptev Sea by an extensive delta: the longest river in the Soviet Union. Length: 4271 km (2653 miles).
lend	ety	C15 lende (originally the past tense), from Old English l*_@anan, from l*_@an #7loan ; related to Icelandic l*_ana, Old High German l*_ehan*_on 
lends	infl
	head	lend
	syl	lends
	pos	vb.
lending	infl
	head	lend
	syl	lend+ing
	pos	vb.
lent	infl
	head	lend
	syl	lent.
	pos	vb.
lend	1.
	syl	lend
	pron	<lend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit the use of (something) with the expectation of return of the same or an equivalent.
lend	2.
	syl	lend
	pron	<lend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide (money) temporarily, often at interest.
lend	3.
	syl	lend
	pron	<lend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to provide loans, esp. as a profession.
lend	4.
	syl	lend
	pron	<lend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart or contribute (something, esp. some abstract quality).
	exam	1	her presence lent beauty.
lend	5.
	syl	lend
	pron	<lend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide, esp. in order to assist or support.
	exam	1	he lent his skill to the company.
lend an ear	6.
	head	lend
	syl	lend an ear.
	def	to listen.
lend oneself	7.
	head	lend
	or	itself
	syl	lend oneself
	def	to possess the right characteristics or qualities for.
	exam	1	the novel lends itself to serialization.
lender	sub
	head	lend
	syl	lend+er
lending library	1.
	syl	lend+ing li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {circulating library}. the department of a public library providing books for use outside the building.
lending library	2.
	syl	lend+ing li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a small commercial library.
lend-lease	0.
	syl	lend-lease
	pos	n.
	usage	during World War II
	def	the system organized by the U.S. in 1941 by which equipment and services were provided for those countries fighting Germany.
Suzanne	infl
	head	Lenglen
	syl	Su:zanne
	pron	<sy1zan>
	pos	n.
Lenglen	0.
	syl	Leng:len
	pron	French <l*~a1gl*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1938, French tennis player: Wimbledon champion (1919-25).
length	ety	Old English lengthu; related to Middle Dutch lengede, Old Norse lengd 
length	1.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the linear extent or measurement of something from end to end, usually being the longest dimension or, for something fixed, the longest horizontal dimension.
length	2.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of something from beginning to end, measured in some more or less regular units or intervals.
	exam	1	the book was 600 pages in length.
length	3.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified distance, esp. between two positions or locations.
	exam	1	the length of a race.
length	4.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time, as between specified limits or moments.
length	5.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	something of a specified, average, or known size or extent measured in one dimension, often used as a unit of measurement.
	exam	1	a length of cloth.
length	6.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or section of something narrow and long.
	exam	1	a length of tubing.
length	7.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality, state, or fact of being long rather than short.
length	8.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the amount of trouble taken in pursuing or achieving something (esp. in the phrase {to great lengths) }.
length	9.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the extreme or limit of action (in phrases such as {to any length (s) , to what length (s) would someone go}, etc.).
length	10.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody, phonetics.
	def	the metrical quantity or temporal duration of a vowel or syllable.
length	11.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance from one end of a rectangular swimming bath to the other. Compare { {width} (sense 4).}
length	12.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the quality of a vowel, whether stressed or unstressed, that distinguishes it from another vowel of similar articulatory characteristics. Thus (i$:) in English is of greater length than ($I) in English
length	13.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the distance from the batsman at which the ball pitches.
length	14.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a holding of four or more cards in a suit.
length	15.a.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	in depth; fully.
length	15.b.
	syl	length
	pron	<leGkT>, <leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	eventually.
lengthen	0.
	syl	length+en
	pron	<1leGkT*n>, <1leGT*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become longer.
lengthener	sub
	head	lengthen
	syl	length+en+er
	pos	n.
lengthmen	infl
	head	lengthman
	syl	length+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lengthman	0.
	syl	length+man
	pron	<1leGkTm*n>, <1leG$T->
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a a person whose job it is to maintain a particular length of road or railway line.
lengthwise	alt
	head	lengthways
	or	lengthways
	syl	length+wise
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	U.S.
lengthways	0.
	or	lengthwise
	syl	length+ways
	pron	<1leGkT2wAz>, <1leGT->
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in, according to, or along the direction of length.
lengthier	infl
	head	lengthy
	syl	length:i+er
	pos	adj.
lengthiest	infl
	head	lengthy
	syl	length:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lengthy	0.
	syl	length:y
	pron	<1leGkTi>, <1leGTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively great or tiresome extent or duration.
lengthily	sub
	head	lengthy
	syl	length:i+ly
	pos	adv.
lengthiness	sub
	head	lengthy
	syl	length:i+ness
	pos	n.
lenient	ety	C17: from Latin l*_en*_ire to soothe, from l*_enis soft
lenient	1.
	syl	le+ni+ent
	pron	<1lEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or characterized by mercy or tolerance.
lenient	2.
	syl	le+ni+ent
	pron	<1lEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	caressing or soothing.
leniency	sub
	head	lenient
	or	lenience
	syl	le+ni+en+cy
	pos	n.
lenience	sub
	head	lenient
	or	leniency
	syl	le+ni+ence
	pos	n.
leniently	sub
	head	lenient
	syl	le+ni+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
Vladimir Ilyich	infl
	head	Lenin
	syl	Vla:di:mir Il:yich
	pron	<vla1dimir> <ilj1jiC>
	pos	n.
Lenin	0.
	syl	Len:in
	pron	<1lenin>
	pos	n.
	def	original surname 1870-1924, Russian statesman and Marxist theoretician; first premier of the Soviet Union. He formed the Bolsheviks (1903) and led them in the October Revolution (1917), which established the Soviet Government. He adopted the New Economic Policy (1921) after the Civil War had led to the virtual collapse of the Russian economy, formed the Comintern (1919), and was the originator of the guiding doctrine of the Soviet Union, Marxism-Leninism.
Leninabad	0.
	syl	Le+ni+na+bad
	pron	Russian <linina1bat>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the S central Soviet Union, in the Tadzhik SSR on the Syr Darya River: one of the oldest towns in central Asia; textile industries. Pop.: 118000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1936): {Khojent}.
Leninakan	0.
	syl	Le+ni+na+kan
	pron	Russian <linina1kan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the NW Armenian SSR: textile centre. Pop.: 184000 (1975 est.). Former name (1840-1924): {Aleksandropol}.
Leningrad	0.
	syl	Le+nin+grad
	pron	<1lenin2gr@d>, Russian <linin1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in the NW Soviet Union, on the Gulf of Finland at the mouth of the Neva River: founded by Peter the Great in 1703 and built on low-lying marshes subject to frequent flooding; capital of Russia from 1712 to 1918; a cultural and educational centre, with a university (1819); a major industrial centre, with engineering, shipbuilding, chemical, textile, and printing industries. Pop.: 3512974 (1970). Former names: {Saint Petersburg} (1703-1914), {Petrograd} (1914-24).
Leninism	1.
	syl	Len+in+ism
	pron	<1leni2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the political and economic theories of Lenin.
Leninism	2.
	syl	Len+in+ism
	pron	<1leni2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Marxism-Leninism}.
Leninist	sub
	head	Leninism
	or	Leninite
	syl	Len+in+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Leninite	sub
	head	Leninism
	or	Leninist
	syl	Len+in+ite
	pos	n. adj.
Lenin Peak	0.
	syl	Len:in Peak
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in the S central Soviet Union, in the NE Tadzhik SSR; the highest peak in the Trans Alai Range and the second highest in the Soviet Union. Height: 7134 m (23406 ft.).
lenis	ety	C19: from Latin: gentle
lenis	1.
	syl	le+nis
	pron	<1lEnis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	usage	of a consonant
	def	articulated with weak muscular tension.
lenes	infl
	head	lenis
	syl	le+nes
	pron	<1lEnEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lenis	2.
	syl	le+nis
	pron	<1lEnEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a consonant, such as English or pronounced with weak muscular force.
lenis	xref
	syl	le+nis
	pron	<1lEnis>
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	Compare {fortis}.
lenitive	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin l*_en*_it*_ivus, from Latin l*_en*_ire to soothe
lenitive	1.
	syl	len:i+tive
	pron	<1lenitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	soothing or alleviating pain or distress.
lenitive	2.
	syl	len:i+tive
	pron	<1lenitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a lenitive drug.
lenity	ety	C16: from Latin l*_enit*_as gentleness, from l*_enis soft
lenities	infl
	head	lenity
	syl	len+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lenity	0.
	syl	len+i:ty
	pron	<1leniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being lenient.
John	infl
	head	Lennon
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Lennon	0.
	syl	Len:non
	pron	<1len*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, English rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter: member of the Beatles (1962-70); also made several recordings with his wife Yoko Ono.
leno	ety	C19: probably from French linon lawn, from lin flax, from Latin l*_inum. See #7linen 
lenos	infl
	head	leno
	syl	le:nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
leno	1.
	syl	le:no
	pron	<1lEn*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in textiles
	def	a weave in which the warp yarns are twisted together in pairs between the weft or filling yarns.
leno	2.
	syl	le:no
	pron	<1lEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of this weave.
lens	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ens lentil, referring to the similarity of a lens to the shape of a lentil
lens	1.
	syl	lens
	pron	<lenz>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of glass or other transparent material, used to converge or diverge transmitted light and form optical images.
lens	2.
	syl	lens
	pron	<lenz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {compound lens}. a combination of such lenses for forming images or concentrating a beam of light.
lens	3.
	syl	lens
	pron	<lenz>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that diverges or converges a beam of electromagnetic radiation, sound, or particles. See {electron lens}.
lens	4.
	syl	lens
	pron	<lenz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	See {crystalline lens}.
lent	0.
	syl	lent
	pron	<lent>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {lend}.
Lent	ety	Old English lencten, lengten spring, literally: lengthening (of hours of daylight)
Lent	1.
	syl	Lent
	pron	<lent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the period of forty weekdays lasting from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday, observed as a time of penance and fasting commemorating Jesus' fasting in the wilderness.
Lent	2.
	syl	Lent
	pron	<lent>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	falling within or associated with the season before Easter.
	exam	1	Lent observance.
Lent	3.
	syl	Lent
	pron	<lent>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	at Cambridge University
	def	Lent term boat races.
lentamente	ety	C18: Italian, from #7lento 
lentamente	0.
	syl	len+ta+men+te
	pron	<2lent*1menti>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played slowly.
lenten	1.
	syl	len+ten
	pron	<1lent*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or relating to Lent.
lenten	2.
	syl	len+ten
	pron	<1lent*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	spare, plain, or meagre.
	exam	1	lenten fare.
lenten	3.
	syl	len+ten
	pron	<1lent*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cold, austere, or sombre.
	exam	1	a lenten lover.
lentic	ety	C20: from Latin lentus slow
lentic	0.
	syl	len+tic
	pron	<1lentik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	of, relating to, or inhabiting still water.
	exam	1	a lentic fauna.
lenticel	ety	C19: from New Latin lenticella, from Latin len?!ticula diminutive of l*_ens #7lentil 
lenticel	0.
	syl	len+ti+cel
	pron	<1lenti2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous pores in the stem of a woody plant allowing exchange of gases between the plant and the exterior.
lenticellate	sub
	head	lenticel
	syl	len+ti+cel+late
	pron	<2lenti1selit>
	pos	adj.
lenticular	ety	C17: from Latin lenticul*_aris like a #7lentil 
lentiform	alt
	head	lenticular
	or	lenticular
	syl	len+ti+form
	pron	<1lenti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
lenticular	1.
	or	lentiform
	syl	len+tic:u+lar
	pron	<len1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {len+toid} (#!lent@$id). shaped like a biconvex lens.
lenticular	2.
	or	lentiform
	syl	len+tic:u+lar
	pron	<len1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with a lens or lenses.
lenticular	3.
	or	lentiform
	syl	len+tic:u+lar
	pron	<len1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a lentil seed.
lentigo	ety	C14: from Latin, from l*_ens #7lentil 
lentigines	infl
	head	lentigo
	syl	len+tig:i+nes
	pron	<len1tiJi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lentigo	0.
	syl	len+ti+go
	pron	<len1tIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for a {freckle}.
lentiginous	sub
	head	lentigo
	or	lentiginose
	syl	len+1tig:i+nous
	pos	adj.
lentiginose	sub
	head	lentigo
	or	lentiginous
	syl	len+1tig:i+nose
	pos	adj.
lentil	ety	C13: from Old French lentille, from Latin lenticula, diminutive of l*_ens lentil
lentil	1.
	syl	len+til
	pron	<1lentil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small annual leguminous plant, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, having edible brownish convex seeds.
lentil	2.
	syl	len+til
	pron	<1lentil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the seeds of this plant, which are cooked and eaten as a vegetable, in soups, etc.
lentissimo	ety	Italian, superlative of lento slow
lentissimo	0.
	syl	len+tis+si+mo
	pron	<len1tisi2m*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played very slowly.
lent lily	0.
	syl	lent lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {daffodil}.
lento	ety	C18: Italian, from Latin lentus slow
	infl
	head	lento
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
lento	1.
	syl	len+to
	pron	<1lent*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be performed slowly. {~} {+tos}.
lento	2.
	syl	len+to
	pron	<1lent*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a movement or passage performed in this way.
Lent term	0.
	syl	Lent term
	pos	n.
	def	the spring term at Cambridge University and some other educational establishments.
Lenz's law	ety	C19: named after H. F. E. Lenz (1804-65), German physicist
Lenz's law	0.
	syl	Lenz's law
	pron	<1lentsiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the principle that the direction of the current induced in a circuit by a changing magnetic field is such that the magnetic field produced by this current will oppose the original field.
Leo	ety	from Latin: lion
Leo	H1.0.
	syl	Le:o
	pron	<1lE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a name for a lion, used in children's tales, fables, etc.
Leonis	infl
	head	Leo
	syl	Le:o+nis
	pron	<lE1*unis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Leo	H2.1.
	syl	Le:o
	pron	<1lE*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere, lying between Cancer and Virgo on the ecliptic, that contains the star Regulus and the radiant of the Leonid meteor shower.
Leo	H2.2.a.
	syl	Le:o
	pron	<1lE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Lion}. the fifth sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800480 , having a fixed fire classification and ruled by the sun. The sun is in this sign between about July 23 and Aug. 22.
Leo	H2.2.b.
	syl	Le:o
	pron	<1lE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign. {~} {3}. born under or characteristic of Leo. {~} Also (for senses 2b, 3): {Le@.o+ni@.an} (li:#!$$$un$I$$n).
Saint	infl
	head	Leo I
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Leo I	0.
	syl	Le:o I
	pron	<1lE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??390-461 #7a.d., pope (440-461). He extended the authority of the papacy in the West and persuaded Attila not to attack Rome (452). Feast day: April 11.
Saint	infl
	head	Leo III
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Leo III	0.
	syl	Le:o III
	pos	n.
	def	??750-816 #7a.d., pope (795-816). He crowned Charlemagne emperor of the Romans (800). Feast day: June 12.
Leo X	0.
	syl	Le:o X
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1475-1521, pope (1513-21): noted for his patronage of Renaissance art and learning; excommunicated Luther (1521).
Leo XIII	0.
	syl	Le:o XIII
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1810-1903, pope (1878-1903). His many important encyclicals include (1891) on the need for Catholic action on social problems.
Leoben	0.
	syl	Le:o+ben
	pron	German <lA1o:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Austria, in Styria on the Mur River: lignite-mining. Pop.: 35153 (1971).
Leo Minor	0.
	syl	Le:o Mi+nor
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Leo and Ursa Major.
Le'on	1.
	syl	Le:*'on
	pron	Spanish <lA1on>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former kingdom of NW Spain, which united with Castile in 1230.
Le'on	2.
	syl	Le:*'on
	pron	Spanish <lA1on>
	pos	n.
	def	a city of NW Spain: capital of the kingdom of Le*'on (10th century). Pop.: 105235 (1970).
Le'on	3.
	syl	Le:*'on
	pron	Spanish <lA1on>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, in W Guanajuato state: commercial centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop.: 496598 (1970). Official name {Le@.*'on de los Al+da+mas} ($de los #!aldamas).
Le'on	4.
	syl	Le:*'on
	pron	Spanish <lA1on>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Nicaragua: one of the oldest towns of Central America, founded in 1524; capital of Nicaragua until 1855; university (1812). Pop.: 197271 (1970 est.).
Leonardo da Vinci	0.
	syl	Le:o:nar:do da Vin:ci
	pron	<2lE*1na:d*u> <d*> <1vinCi>
	pos	n.
	def	1452-1519, Italian painter, sculptor, architect, and engineer: the most versatile talent of the Italian Renaissance. His most famous paintings include (1483-85), the (or 1503), and the (??1495-97). His numerous drawings, combining scientific precision in observation with intense imaginative power, reflect the breadth of his interests, which ranged over biology, physiology, hydraulics, and aeronautics. He invented the first armoured tank and foresaw the invention of aircraft and submarines.
Leonardesque	sub
	head	Leonardo da Vinci
	syl	Le:o+nar+desque
	pron	<2lE*na:1desk>
	pos	adj.
Ruggiero	infl
	head	Leoncavallo
	syl	Rug:gie:ro
	pron	<rud?!1Je:ro>
	pos	n.
Leoncavallo	0.
	syl	Le:on:ca:val:lo
	pron	Italian <2lAoGka1vallo>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1919, Italian composer of operas, notably (1892).
leone	ety	C20: from S#7ierra L#7eone 
leone	0.
	syl	le:o+ne
	pron	<lE1*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Sierra Leone, divided into 100 cents.
Leonid	ety	C19: from New Latin Le*_onid*_es, from le*_o lion
Leonids	infl
	head	Leonid
	or	Leonides
	syl	Le:o+nids
	pron	<li1oni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Leonides	infl
	head	Leonid
	or	Leonids
	syl	Le+on:i+des
	pron	<li1oni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Leonid	0.
	syl	Le:o+nid
	pron	<1lE*nid>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of a meteor shower occurring annually between Nov. 12 and 17 and appearing to radiate from the constellation Leo.
Leonidas	0.
	syl	Le:on:i:das
	pron	<li1oni2d@s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 480 #7b.c., king of Sparta (??490-480), hero of the Battle of Thermopylae, in which he was killed by the Persians under Xerxes.
leonine	ety	C14: from Latin le*_on*_inus, from le*_o lion
leonine	0.
	syl	le:o+nine
	pron	<1lE*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or resembling a lion.
Leonine	1.
	syl	Le:o+nine
	pron	<1lE*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with one of the popes called Leo: an epithet applied to
Leonine	1.a.
	syl	Le:o+nine
	pron	<1lE*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	a district of Rome on the right bank of the Tiber fortified by Pope Leo IV ({Leonine City}) .
Leonine	1.b.
	syl	Le:o+nine
	pron	<1lE*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	certain prayers in the Mass prescribed by Leo XIII. {~}
Leonine	2.a.
	syl	Le:o+nine
	pron	<1lE*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	a type of medieval hexameter or elegiac verse having internal rhyme.
Leonine	2.b.
	syl	Le:o+nine
	pron	<1lE*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	a type of English verse with internal rhyme.
leopard	ety	C13: from Old French lepart, from Late Latin le*_opardus, from Late Greek le*'opardos, from le*_on lion+ pardos #7pard (the leopard was thought to be the result of cross-breeding)
leopard	1.
	syl	leop+ard
	pron	<1lep*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {panther}. a large feline mammal, of forests of Africa and Asia, usually having a tawny yellow coat with black rosette-like spots.
leopard	2.
	syl	leop+ard
	pron	<1lep*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar felines, such as the snow leopard and cheetah.
clouded leopard	3.
	head	leopard
	syl	clouded leopard.
	def	a feline, of SE Asia and Indonesia with a yellowish-brown coat marked with darker spots and blotches.
leopard	4.
	syl	leop+ard
	pron	<1lep*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a stylized leopard, painted as a lion with the face turned towards the front.
leopard	5.
	syl	leop+ard
	pron	<1lep*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the pelt of a leopard.
leopardess	sub
	head	leopard
	syl	leop+ard+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Leopardi	0.
	syl	Le:o:par:di
	pron	Italian <2lAo1pardi>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Gia@.co@.mo} (#!d#fa$:komo). 1798-1837, Italian poet and philosopher, noted esp. for his lyrics, collected in (1831).
leopard lily	0.
	syl	leop+ard lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	a North American lily plant, cultivated for its large orange-red flowers, with brown-spotted petals and long stamens.
leopard moth	0.
	syl	leop+ard moth
	pos	n.
	def	a nocturnal European moth, having white wings and body, both marked with black spots: family
leopard's-bane	0.
	syl	leop:ard's-bane
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian perennial plants of the genus esp. having clusters of yellow flowers: family (composites).
Leopold I	1.
	syl	Le:o:pold I
	pron	<1li*2p*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	1640-1705, Holy Roman Emperor (1658-1705). His reign was marked by wars with Louis XIV of France and with the Turks.
Leopold I	2.
	syl	Le:o:pold I
	pron	<1li*2p*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	1790-1865, first king of the Belgians (1831-65).
Leopold II	1.
	syl	Le:o:pold II
	pos	n.
	def	1747-92, Holy Roman Emperor (1790-92). He formed an alliance with Prussia against France (1792) after the downfall of his brother-in-law Louis XVI.
Leopold II	2.
	syl	Le:o:pold II
	pos	n.
	def	1835-1909, king of the Belgians (1865-1909); son of Leopold I. He fi?!nanced Stanley's explorations in Africa, becoming first sovereign of the Congo Free State (1885).
Leopold III	0.
	syl	Le:o:pold III
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, king of the Belgians (1934-51); son of Albert I. His surrender to the Nazis (1940) forced his eventual abdication in favour of his son, Baudouin.
L'eopoldville	0.
	syl	L*'e:o+pold+ville
	pron	<1li*p*uld2vil>, French <lAcpcl1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Kinshasa}.
leotard	ety	C19: named after Jules L*'eotard, French acrobat
leotard	0.
	syl	le:o+tard
	pron	<1li*2ta:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a tight-fitting garment covering the body from the shoulders down to the thighs and worn by acrobats, ballet dancers, etc.
Lepanto	1.
	syl	Le+pan+to
	pron	<1le:panto>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {N*'avpaktos}.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Lepanto
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Lepanto	2.
	syl	Le+pan+to
	pron	<li1p@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (Gulf of) {Corinth}.
Lepaya	0.
	syl	Le+pa+ya
	pron	<li1pa:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Liep*_aja}.
leper	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek lepra, noun use of lepros scaly, from lepein to peel
leper	1.
	syl	lep+er
	pron	<1lep*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has leprosy.
leper	2.
	syl	lep+er
	pron	<1lep*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is ignored or despised.
lepido-	ety	from Greek lepis scale; see #7leper 
lepidolite	0.
	syl	le+pid:o+lite
	pron	<li1pid*2lIt>, <1lepid*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a lilac, pink, or greyish mica consisting of a hydrous silicate of lithium, potassium, aluminium, and fluorine, containing rubidium as an impurity: a source of lithium and rubidium. Formula: K\2Li\3Al\4Si\7O\2\1?!(OH,F)\3.
lepidopterans	infl
	head	lepidopteran
	or	lepidoptera
	syl	lep:i+dop+ter+ans
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lepidoptera	infl
	head	lepidopteran
	or	lepidopterans
	syl	lep:i+dop+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lepidopteran	1.
	syl	lep:i+dop+ter+an
	pron	<2lepi1dopt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any of numerous insects of the order typically having two pairs of wings covered with fragile scales, mouthparts specialized as a suctorial proboscis, and caterpillars as larvae: comprises the butterflies and moths.
lepidopteran	2.
	syl	lep:i+dop+ter+an
	pron	<2lepi1dopt*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
lepidopterist	0.
	syl	lep:i+dop+ter+ist
	pron	<2lepi1dopt*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies or collects moths and butterflies.
lepidosiren	0.
	syl	lep:i+do+si+ren
	pron	<2lepid*u1sI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a South American lungfish, having an eel-shaped body and whiplike paired fins.
lepidote	ety	C19: via New Latin lepid*_otus, from Greek, from lepis scale
lepidote	0.
	syl	lep:i+dote
	pron	<1lepi2d*ut>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with scaly leaves or spots.
Marcus Aemilius	infl
	head	Lepidus
	syl	Mar:cus Ae:mil:i:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <E1mili*s>
	pos	n.
Lepidus	0.
	syl	Lep:i:dus
	pron	<1lepid*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??13 #7b.c., Roman statesman: formed the Second Triumvirate with Octavian (later Augustus) and Mark Antony.
Lepontine Alps	0.
	syl	Le+pon+tine Alps
	pron	<li1pontIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of the S central Alps, in S Switzerland and N Italy. Highest peak: Monte Leone, 3553 m (11657 ft.).
leporid	ety	C19: from Latin lepus hare
leporid	1.
	syl	lep:o+rid
	pron	<1lep*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of lagomorph mammals having long ears and limbs and a short tail: includes rabbits and hares.
leporid	2.
	syl	lep:o+rid
	pron	<1lep*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal belonging to the family
leporine	ety	C17: from Latin lepor*_inus, from lepus hare
leporine	0.
	syl	lep:o+rine
	pron	<1lep*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a hare.
leprechaun	ety	C17: from Irish Gaelic leipreach*_an, from Middle Irish l*_uchorp*_an, from l*_u small+ corp body, from Latin corpus body
leprechaun	0.
	syl	lep+re+chaun
	pron	<1lepr*2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Irish folklore
	def	a mischievous elf, often believed to have a treasure hoard.
leprosarium	ety	C20: from Medieval Latin: see #7leper 
leprosaria	infl
	head	leprosarium
	syl	lep+ro+sar+i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
leprosarium	0.
	syl	lep+ro+sar+i:um
	pron	<2lepr*1se*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hospital or other centre for the treatment or care of lepers.
leprose	0.
	syl	lep+rose
	pron	<1lepr*us>, <-r*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or denoting a whitish scurfy surface.
leprosy	ety	C16: from #7leprous+{-y %3}
leprosy	0.
	syl	lep+ro+sy
	pron	<1lepr*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a chronic infectious disease occurring mainly in tropical and subtropical regions, characterized by the formation of painful inflamed nodules beneath the skin and disfigurement and wasting of affected parts, caused by the bacillus Also called: {Hansen's disease}.
leprous	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin leprosus, from lepra #7leper 
leprous	1.
	syl	lep+rous
	pron	<1lepr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having leprosy.
leprous	2.
	syl	lep+rous
	pron	<1lepr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling leprosy.
leprous	3.
	syl	lep+rous
	pron	<1lepr*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a less common word for {leprose}.
leprously	sub
	head	leprous
	syl	lep+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
leprousness	sub
	head	leprous
	syl	lep+rous+ness
	pos	n.
-lepsy	ety	from New Latin -lepsia, from Greek, from l*_epsis a seizure, from lambanein to seize
-leptic	sub
	head	-lepsy
	syl	-lep:tic
	pos	adj.
lepto-	ety	from Greek leptos thin, literally: peeled, from lepein to peel
leptocephali	infl
	head	leptocephalus
	syl	lep+to+ceph:a+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
leptocephalus	0.
	syl	lep+to+ceph:a+lus
	pron	<2lept*u1sef*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the slender transparent oceanic larva of eels of the genus that migrates from its hatching ground near the West Indies to European freshwater habitats.
lepton	ety	from Greek lepton (nomisma) small (coin)
lepta	infl
	head	lepton
	syl	lep+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lepton	H1.1.
	syl	lep+ton
	pron	<1lepton>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek monetary unit worth one hundredth of a drachma.
lepton	H1.2.
	syl	lep+ton
	pron	<1lepton>
	pos	n.
	def	a small coin of ancient Greece.
lepton	ety	C20: from #7lepto -#7+ -#7on  &- lep+#!ton+ic adj.
lepton	H2.0.
	syl	lep+ton
	pron	<1lepton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any of a group of elementary particles and their antiparticles, such as an electron, muon, or neutrino, that participate in weak interactions and have a half-integral spin.
lepton number	0.
	syl	lep+ton num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a quantum number describing the behaviour of elementary particles, equal to the number of leptons present minus the number of antileptons. It is thought to be conserved in all processes. Symbol: {l}
leptophyllous	0.
	syl	lep+to+phyl+lous
	pron	<2lept*u1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having long slender leaves.
leptorrhine	0.
	syl	lep+tor+rhine
	pron	<1lept*rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {catarrhine} (sense 2).}
leptosome	0.
	syl	lep+to+some
	pron	<1lept*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a small bodily frame and a slender physique.
leptosomic	sub
	head	leptosome
	or	leptosomatic
	syl	lep+to+1so+mic
	pron	<2lept*us*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
leptosomatic	sub
	head	leptosome
	or	leptosomic
	syl	lep+to+so+mat+ic
	pron	<2lept*us*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
leptospirosis	ety	C20: from New Latin Leptospira (#7lepto- +Greek speira coil+#7-osis) 
leptospirosis	0.
	syl	lep+to+spi+ro+sis
	pron	<2lept*uspI1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several infectious diseases caused by spirochaete bacteria of the genus transmitted to man by animals and characterized by jaundice, meningitis, and kidney failure.
leptotene	ety	C20: from #7lepto -#7+ -tene, from Greek tainia band, filament
leptotene	0.
	syl	lep+to+tene
	pron	<1lept*u2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the first stage of the prophase of meiosis during which the nuclear material becomes resolved into slender single-stranded chromosomes.
Lepus	ety	New Latin, from Latin: hare
Leporis	infl
	head	Lepus
	syl	Lep+or+is
	pron	<1lep*ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Lepus	0.
	syl	Lep+us
	pron	<1lep*s>, <1lE->
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Orion and Columba.
lequear	0.
	syl	le+quear
	pron	<l*1kwi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {lacunar} (sense 1).}
L'erida	0.
	syl	L*'e+ri+da
	pron	Spanish <1lAri@da>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain, in Catalonia: commercial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 90884 (1970).
Mikhail Yurievich	infl
	head	Lermontov
	syl	Mi:kha:il Yu:rie:vich
	pron	<mi$xa1il> <1jurjiviC>
	pos	n.
Lermontov	0.
	syl	Ler:mon:tov
	pron	Russian <1ljerm*nt*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-41, Russian novelist and poet: noted esp. for the novel (1840).
Lerwick	0.
	syl	Ler+wick
	pron	<1lR:wik>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Scotland, administrative centre of the island authority of Shetland, on the island of Mainland: the most northerly town in the British Isles; knitwear, oil refining. Pop.: 6107 (1971).
Lesage	alt
	head	Le Sage
	or	Le Sage
	syl	Le:sage
	pron	French <l*> <1sa:Z>
	pos	n.
Alain-Ren'e	infl
	head	Le Sage
	syl	A:lain-Re:n*'e
	pron	<al?~e> <r*1nA>
	pos	n.
Le Sage	0.
	or	Lesage
	syl	Le Sage
	pron	French <l*> <1sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	1668-1747, French novelist and dramatist, author of the picaresque novel (1715-35).
lesbian	ety	C19: from the homosexuality attributed to Sappho &- #!les+bi+an+ism n.
lesbian	1.
	syl	les+bi:an
	pron	<1lezbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a female homosexual.
lesbian	2.
	syl	les+bi:an
	pron	<1lezbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of lesbians.
Lesbian	1.
	syl	Les+bi:an
	pron	<1lezbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Lesbos.
Lesbian	2.
	syl	Les+bi:an
	pron	<1lezbi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Aeolic dialect of Ancient Greek spoken in Lesbos.
Lesbian	3.
	syl	Les+bi:an
	pron	<1lezbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Lesbos.
Lesbian	4.
	syl	Les+bi:an
	pron	<1lezbi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the poetry of Lesbos, esp. that of Sappho.
Lesbos	0.
	syl	Les+bos
	pron	<1lezbos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the E Aegean, off the NW coast of Turkey: a centre of lyric poetry, led by Alcaeus and Sappho (6th century #7b.c.) ; annexed to Greece in 1913. Chief town: Mytilene. Pop.: 114802 (1971). Area: 1630 sq. km (630 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {L*'esvos}. Former name: {Mytilene}.
Les Cayes	0.
	syl	Les Cayes
	pron	<lA> <1kA>, French <le> <1kaj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Haiti, on the S Tiburon Peninsula. Pop.: 14000 (1971 est.). Also: {Cayes}.
lese-majesty	ety	C16: from French l*`ese majest*'e, from Latin laesa m*_ajest*_as wounded majesty
lese-majesty	1.
	syl	lese-maj:es:ty
	pron	<1lEz1m@Jisti>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various offences committed against the sovereign power in a state; treason.
lese-majesty	2.
	syl	lese-maj:es:ty
	pron	<1lEz1m@Jisti>
	pos	n.
	def	an attack on authority or position.
lesion	ety	C15: via Old French from Late Latin laesi*_o injury, from Latin laedere to hurt
lesion	1.
	syl	le+sion
	pron	<1lEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any structural change in a bodily part resulting from injury or disease.
lesion	2.
	syl	le+sion
	pron	<1lEZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an injury or wound.
Lesotho	0.
	syl	Le+so+tho
	pron	<li1su:tu>, <l*1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in southern Africa, forming an enclave in the Republic of South Africa: annexed to British Cape Colony in 1871; made a protectorate in 1884; gained independence in 1966; a member of the Commonwealth. It is generally mountainous, with temperate grasslands throughout. Languages: Sesotho and English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: rand. Capital: Maseru. Pop.: 935000 (1971 est.). Area: 30344 sq. km (11716 sq. miles). Former name (1884-1966): {Basutoland}.
less	ety	Old English l*_@assa (adj.), l*_@as (adv., n.)#e Usage. Less should not be confused with fewer. Less means less in quantity: there is less water than before. Fewer means smaller in number: there are fewer people than before.
less	1.a.
	syl	less
	pron	<les>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the comparative of {little} (sense 1).
	exam	1	less sugar;
	exam	2	less spirit than before.
less	1.b.
	syl	less
	pron	<les>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	she has less than she needs;
	exam	2	the less you eat, the less you want.
less	2.
	syl	less
	pron	<les>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	usually preceded by no
	def	lower in rank or importance.
	exam	1	no less a man than the president;
	exam	2	St. James the Less.
no less	3.
	head	less
	syl	no less.
	qual	Informal.
	def	used to indicate surprise or admiration, often sarcastic, at the preceding statement.
	exam	1	she says she's been to Italy, no less.
less of	4.
	head	less
	syl	less of.
	def	to a smaller extent or degree.
	exam	1	we see less of John these days;
	exam	2	less of a success than I'd hoped.
less	5.
	syl	less
	pron	<les>
	pos	adv.
	def	the comparative of
much	6.
	head	less
	or	still less
	syl	much
	def	used to reinforce a negative.
	exam	1	we don't like it, still less enjoy it.
think less of	7.
	head	less
	syl	think less of.
	def	to have a lower opinion of.
less	8.
	syl	less
	pron	<les>
	pos	prep.
	def	subtracting; minus.
	exam	1	three weeks less a day.
-less	ety	Old English -l*_as, from l*_eas lacking
-less	0.
	syl	-less
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-less	1.
	syl	-less
	def	without; lacking.
	exam	1	speechless.
-less	2.
	syl	-less
	def	not able to (do something) or not able to be (done, performed, etc.).
	exam	1	countless.
lessee	ety	C15: via Anglo-French from Old French less*'e, from lesser to #7lease 
lessee	0.
	syl	les+see
	pron	<le1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom a lease is granted; a tenant under a lease.
lesseeship	sub
	head	lessee
	syl	les+1see+ship
	pos	n.
lessen	1.
	syl	less+en
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less.
lessen	2.
	syl	less+en
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make little of.
Lesseps	0.
	syl	Les:seps
	pron	<1les*ps>, French <le1seps>
	pos	n.
	def	Vicomte {Fer@.di@.nand Ma@.rie de} (f$erdin?~a ma#!ri d$$). 1805-94, French diplomat: directed the construction of the Suez Canal (1859-69).
lesser	0.
	syl	less+er
	pron	<1les*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not as great in quantity, size, or worth.
Lesser Anthe	infl
	head	Lesser Antilles
	syl	Less+er An+the.
	pos	n.
Lesser Antilles	0.
	syl	Less+er An+til+les
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the West Indies, including the Leeward Islands, the Windward Islands, Barbados, and the Netherlands Antilles. Also called: {Caribees}.
lesser celandine	0.
	syl	less+er cel+an+dine
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian ranunculaceous plant, having yellow flowers and heart-shaped leaves. Also called: {pilewort}. Compare {greater celandine}.
lesser panda	0.
	syl	less+er pan+da
	pos	n.
	def	See { {panda} (sense 2).}
Lesser Sunda Islands	0.
	syl	Less+er Sun+da Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {Nusa Tenggara}.
Doris (May) 	1.
	head	Lessing
	syl	Dor:is (May) .
	def	born 1919, English novelist and short-story writer, brought up in Rhodesia: her novels include (1962).
Gotthold Ephraim	2.
	head	Lessing
	syl	Gott:hold E:phra:im
	pron	<1gcthclt> <1A:frIm>
	def	1729-81, German dramatist and critic. His plays include (1755), the first German domestic tragedy, and (1779). He is noted for his criticism of French classical dramatists, and for his treatise on aesthetics (1766).
lesson	ety	C13: from Old French le*,con, from Latin l*_ecti*_o, from legere to read
lesson	1.a.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit, or single period of instruction in a subject; class.
	exam	1	an hour-long music lesson.
lesson	1.b.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	the content of such a unit.
lesson	2.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	material assigned for individual study.
lesson	3.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	something from which useful knowledge or principles can be learned; example.
lesson	4.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, knowledge, etc., gained.
lesson	5.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	a reprimand or punishment intended to correct.
lesson	6.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of Scripture appointed to be read at divine service.
lesson	7.
	syl	les+son
	pron	<1lesN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to censure or punish.
lessor	0.
	syl	les+sor
	pron	<1lesc:>, <le1sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grants a lease of property.
lest	ety	Old English the l*_@aste, earlier th*_y l*_@as the, literally: whereby less that
lest	1.
	syl	lest
	pron	<lest>
	pos	conj. subordinating; takes a subjunctive; vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	so as to prevent any possibility that.
	exam	1	keep down lest anyone see us.
lest	2.
	syl	lest
	pron	<lest>
	pos	conj. subordinating; takes a subjunctive; vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	phrases expressing fear, worry, anxiety, etc.
	def	for fear that; in case.
	exam	1	he was alarmed lest she should find out.
L'esvos	0.
	syl	L*'es+vos
	pron	<1lezvcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Lesbos}.
let	ety	Old English l*_@atan to permit; related to Gothic l*_etan, German lassen 
lets	infl
	head	let
	syl	lets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
letting	infl
	head	let
	syl	let+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
let	infl
	syl	let.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
let	H1.1.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to permit; allow.
	exam	1	she lets him roam around.
let	H1.2.a.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary to express a request, proposal, or command, or to convey a warning or threat.
	exam	1	let's get on;
	exam	2	just let me catch you here again&!
let	H1.2.b.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive; in mathematical or philosophical discourse
	def	used as an auxiliary to express an assumption or hypothesis.
	exam	1	let @6a@9 equal @6b@9.
let	H1.2.c.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary to express resigned acceptance of the inevitable.
	exam	1	let the worst happen.
let	H1.3.a.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to allow the occupation of (accommodation) in return for rent.
let	H1.3.b.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to assign (a contract for work).
let	H1.4.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to allow or cause the movement of (something) in a specified direction.
	exam	1	to let air out of a tyre.
let alone	5.
	head	let
	syl	let alone.
	pos	conj.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	much less; not to mention.
	exam	1	I can't afford wine, let alone champagne.
let alone	6.
	head	let
	or	be
	syl	let alone
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to leave (something) undisturbed or unchanged.
	exam	1	let the poor cat alone.
let go	7.
	head	let
	syl	let go.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	See { {go} %1 (sense 55).}
let loose	8.
	head	let
	syl	let loose.
	usage	usually takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to set free. {~} See also {let down, let in, let into, let off, let on, let out, let through, let up}.
let	ety	Old English lettan to hinder, from l@at #7late ; related to Old Norse letja 
let	H2.1.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	n.
	def	an impediment or obstruction (esp. in the phrase {without let or hindrance) }.
let	H2.2.a.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	n.
	def	a minor infringement or obstruction of the ball, requiring a point to be replayed.
let	H2.2.b.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	n.
	def	the point so replayed. {~} {lets, let+ting, let+ted} {let}.
let	H2.3.
	syl	let
	pron	<let>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to hinder; impede.
-let	ety	from Old French -elet, from Latin -*_ale, neuter of adj. suffix -*_alis or from Latin -ellus, diminutive suffix
-let	0.
	syl	-let
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-let	1.
	syl	-let
	def	small or lesser.
	exam	1	booklet;
	exam	2	starlet.
-let	2.
	syl	-let
	def	an ornament worn on a specified part of the body.
	exam	1	anklet.
letch	ety	C18: perhaps back formation from #7lecher 
letch	0.
	syl	letch
	pron	<leC>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lech}.
Letchworth	0.
	syl	Letch+worth
	pron	<1leCw*T>, <-2wR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in N Hertfordshire: the first garden city in Great Britain (founded in 1903). Pop.: 30884 (1971).
let down	1.
	syl	let down
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower.
let down	2.
	syl	let down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to fulfil the expectations of (a person); disappoint.
let down	3.
	syl	let down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undo, shorten, and resew (the hem) so as to lengthen (a dress, skirt, etc.).
let down	4.
	syl	let down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to untie (long hair that is bound up) and allow to fall loose.
let down	5.
	syl	let down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deflate.
	exam	1	to let down a tyre.
letdown	infl
	head	let down
	syl	let+down.
	pos	n.
let down	6.
	syl	let down
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a disappointment.
let down	7.
	syl	let down
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the gliding descent of an aircraft in preparation for landing.
lethal	ety	C16: from Latin l*_eth*_alis, from l*_etum death
lethal	1.
	syl	le+thal
	pron	<1lET*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to cause or causing death.
lethal	2.
	syl	le+thal
	pron	<1lET*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or suggestive of death.
lethality	sub
	head	lethal
	syl	le+thal+i:ty
	pron	<lE1T@liti>
	pos	n.
lethally	sub
	head	lethal
	syl	le+thal+ly
	pos	adv.
lethal dose	0.
	syl	le+thal dose
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a drug or other agent that if administered to an animal or human will prove fatal. Abbrev.: {LD}.
lethargy	ety	C14: from Late Latin l*_etharg*_ia, from Greek l*_ethargos drowsy, from l*_eth*_e forgetfulness &- le+thar+gic (l$I#!#Gg$a$:d#f$Ik) or le+#!thar+gi+cal adj. &- le+#!thar+gi+cal+ly adv.
lethargies	infl
	head	lethargy
	syl	leth+ar+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lethargy	1.
	syl	leth+ar+gy
	pron	<1leT*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	sluggishness, slowness, or dullness.
lethargy	2.
	syl	leth+ar+gy
	pron	<1leT*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal lack of energy, esp. as the result of a disease.
Lethbridge	0.
	syl	Leth+bridge
	pron	<1leTbriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Canada, in S Alberta: coal-mining. Pop.: 41217 (1971).
Lethe	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, from l*_eth*_e oblivion
Lethe	1.
	syl	Le+the
	pron	<1lETi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a river in Hades that caused forgetfulness in those who drank its waters.
Lethe	2.
	syl	Le+the
	pron	<1lETi>
	pos	n.
	def	forgetfulness.
Lethean	sub
	head	Lethe
	syl	Le+the:an
	pron	<li1TE*n>
	pos	adj.
let in	1.
	syl	let in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to enter.
let in for	2.
	head	let in
	syl	let in for.
	def	to involve (oneself or another) in (something more than is expected).
	exam	1	he let himself in for a lot of extra work.
let in on	3.
	head	let in
	syl	let in on.
	def	to allow (someone) to know about or participate in.
let into	1.
	syl	let in:to
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prep
	def	to allow to enter.
let into	2.
	syl	let in:to
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prep
	def	to put into the surface of.
	exam	1	to let a pipe into the wall.
let into	3.
	syl	let in:to
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prep
	def	to allow (someone) to share (a secret).
Leto	0.
	syl	Le:to
	pron	<1lEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the mother by Zeus of Apollo and Artemis. Roman name {Latona}.
let off	1.
	syl	let off
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to disembark or leave.
let off	2.
	syl	let off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explode or fire (a bomb, gun, etc.).
let off	3.
	syl	let off
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excuse from (work or other responsibilities).
	exam	1	I'll let you off for a week.
let off	4.
	syl	let off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to allow to get away without the expected punishment, work, etc.
let off	5.
	syl	let off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let (accommodation) in portions.
let off	6.
	syl	let off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release (liquid, air, etc.).
let off	7.a.
	syl	let off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give vent to pent-up emotions.
let off	7.b.
	syl	let off
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use up excess energy, as by hard exercise.
let (someone) off with	8.
	head	let off
	syl	let (someone) off with.
	def	to give (a light punishment) to (someone).
let on	0.
	syl	let on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	when
let on	1.
	syl	let on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to allow (something, such as a secret) to be known; reveal.
	exam	1	he never let on that he was married.
let on	2.
	syl	let on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pretend.
let out	0.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
let out	1.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to give vent to; emit.
	exam	1	to let out a howl.
let out	2.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to allow to go or run free; release.
let out	3.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to reveal (a secret).
let out	4.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make available to tenants, hirers, or contractors.
let out	5.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to permit to flow out.
	exam	1	to let air out of the tyres.
let out	6.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make (a garment) larger, as by unpicking (the seams) and sewing nearer the outer edge. {~} {let-out}.
let out	7.
	syl	let out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a chance to escape.
let's	0.
	syl	let's
	pron	<lets>
	usage	contraction of
	def	let us: used to express a suggestion, command, etc., by the speaker to himself and his hearers.
Lett	0.
	syl	Lett
	pron	<let>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Latvian}.
letter	ety	C13: from Old French lettre, from Latin littera letter of the alphabet
letter	1.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of conventional symbols used in writing or printing a language, each symbol being associated with a group of phonetic values in the language; character of the alphabet.
letter	2.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	a written or printed communication addressed to a person, company, etc., usually sent by post in an envelope.
letter	3.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	the strict legalistic or pedantic interpretation of the meaning of an agreement, document, etc.; exact wording as distinct from actual intention (esp. in the phrase {the letter of the law) }. Compare { {spirit} %1 (sense 10).}
letter	4.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing, archaic.
	def	a style of typeface.
	exam	1	a fancy letter.
letter	5.a.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	following the literal interpretation or wording exactly.
letter	5.b.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	attending to every detail.
letter	6.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write or mark letters on (a sign, etc.), esp. by hand.
letter	7.
	syl	let+ter
	pron	<1let*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set down or print using letters. {~} See also {letters}.
letterer	sub
	head	letter
	syl	let+ter+er
	pos	n.
letter bomb	0.
	syl	let+ter bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a thin explosive device inside an envelope, detonated when the envelope is opened.
letter box	0.a.
	syl	let+ter box
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a private box into which letters, etc., are delivered.
letter box	0.b.
	syl	let+ter box
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a public box into which letters, etc., are put for collection and delivery.
letter card	0.
	syl	let+ter card
	pos	n.
	def	a card, usually one on which the postage is prepaid, that is sealed by being folded in half so that its gummed edges come into contact with each other.
lettered	1.
	syl	let+tered
	pron	<1let*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	well educated in literature, the arts, etc.
lettered	2.
	syl	let+tered
	pron	<1let*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	literate.
lettered	3.
	syl	let+tered
	pron	<1let*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by learning or culture.
lettered	4.
	syl	let+tered
	pron	<1let*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	printed or marked with letters.
letterhead	0.
	syl	let:ter+head
	pron	<1let*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of paper printed with one's address, name, etc., for writing a letter on.
letter-high	0.
	syl	let:ter-high
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {type-high}.
lettering	1.
	syl	let+ter+ing
	pron	<1let*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, art, or technique of inscribing letters on to something.
lettering	2.
	syl	let+ter+ing
	pron	<1let*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the letters so inscribed.
letter of advice	0.
	syl	let+ter of ad+vice
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial letter giving a specific notification, such as the consignment of goods.
letter of credit	1.
	syl	let+ter of cred+it
	pos	n.
	def	a letter issued by a bank entitling the bearer to draw funds up to a specified maximum from that bank or its agencies.
letter of credit	2.
	syl	let+ter of cred+it
	pos	n.
	def	a letter addressed by a bank instruct?!ing the addressee to allow the person named to draw a specified sum on the credit of the addressor bank.
letter of introduction	0.
	syl	let+ter of in:tro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a letter given by one person to another, introducing him formally to a person or organization.
letters of marque	alt
	head	letter of marque
	or	letter of marque
	syl	let+ters of marque
	pos	n.
letter of marque	1.
	or	letters of marque
	syl	let+ter of marque
	pos	n.
	def	a licence granted by a state to a private citizen to arm a ship and seize merchant vessels of another nation.
letter of marque	2.
	or	letters of marque
	syl	let+ter of marque
	pos	n.
	def	a similar licence issued by a nation allowing a private citizen to seize goods or citizens of another nation.
letter of marque	xref
	or	letters of marque
	syl	let+ter of marque
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {letter of marque and reprisal}.
letter-perfect	0.
	syl	let:ter-per:fect
	pos	adj.
	def	another term (esp. in the U.S.) for {word-perfect}.
letterpress	1.a.
	syl	let:ter+press
	pron	<1let*2pres>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of printing in which ink is transferred from raised surfaces to paper by pressure; relief printing.
letterpress	1.b.
	syl	let:ter+press
	pron	<1let*2pres>
	pos	n.
	def	matter so printed.
letterpress	2.
	syl	let:ter+press
	pron	<1let*2pres>
	pos	n.
	def	text matter as distinct from illustrations.
letters	1.
	syl	let+ters
	pron	<1let*z>
	pos	n.
	def	literary knowledge, ability, or learning.
	exam	1	a man of letters.
letters	2.
	syl	let+ters
	pron	<1let*z>
	pos	n.
	def	literary culture in general.
letters	3.
	syl	let+ters
	pron	<1let*z>
	pos	n.
	def	an official title, degree, etc., indicated by an abbreviation.
	exam	1	letters after one's name.
letterset	ety	C20: from #7letter (#7press) +(#7off) #7set)
letterset	0.
	syl	let+ter+set
	pron	<1let*2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of rotary printing in which ink is transferred from raised surfaces to paper via a rubber-covered cylinder.
letters of administration	0.
	syl	let+ters of ad+min+is+tra+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal document nominating a specified person to take over, administer, and dispose of an estate when there is no executor to carry out the testator's will.
letters credential	alt
	head	letters of credence
	or	letters of credence
	syl	let+ters cre+den+tial
	pos	n.
letters of credence	0.
	or	letters credential
	syl	let+ters of cre+dence
	pos	n.
	def	a formal document accrediting a diplomatic officer to a foreign court or government.
letters patent	0.
	syl	let+ters pat+ent
	pos	n.
	def	See { {patent} (sense 1).}
letter telegram	0.
	syl	let+ter tel:e+gram
	pos	n.
	def	a telegram sent abroad that is cheaper than an ordinary cable but can take up to 24 hours to arrive. Abbrev.: {LT}.
let through	0.
	syl	let through
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to pass (through).
	exam	1	the invalid was let through to the front of the queue.
Lettish	0.
	syl	Let+tish
	pron	<1letiS>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Latvian}.
lettres de cachet	infl
	head	lettre de cachet
	syl	let+tres de ca+chet
	pron	<letr> <d*> <ka1Se>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lettre de cachet	0.
	syl	let+tre de ca+chet
	pron	French. <letr> <d*> <ka1Se>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	a letter under the sovereign's seal, often authorizing imprisonment without trial.
lettuce	ety	C13: probably from Old French laitues, pl. of laitue, from Latin lact*_uca, from lac- milk, because of its milky juice
lettuce	1.
	syl	let+tuce
	pron	<1letis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus esp. which is cultivated in many varieties for its large edible leaves: family (composites).
lettuce	2.
	syl	let+tuce
	pron	<1letis>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of any of these varieties, which are eaten in salads.
lettuce	3.
	syl	let+tuce
	pron	<1letis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that resemble true lettuce, such as lamb's lettuce and sea lettuce.
let up	1.
	syl	let up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to diminish, slacken, or stop.
let up	2.
	syl	let up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to be less harsh (towards someone).
let-up	infl
	head	let up
	syl	let-up.
	pos	n.
let up	3.
	syl	let up
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lessening or abatement.
leu	ety	from Rumanian: lion
lei	infl
	head	leu
	syl	lei
	pron	<lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
leu	0.
	syl	le:u
	pron	<1lAu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Rumania, divided into 100 bani.
Leucas	0.
	syl	Leu+cas
	pron	<1lu:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Leukas}.
leucin	alt
	head	leucine
	or	leucine
	syl	leu+cin
	pron	<1lu:sin>
	pos	n.
leucine	0.
	or	leucin
	syl	leu+cine
	pron	<1lu:sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline amino acid found in many proteins and essential to man. Formula: (CH\3)\2CHCH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
Leucippus	0.
	syl	Leu:cip:pus
	pron	<lu:1sip*s>
	pos	n.
	def	5th-century #7b.c. Greek philosopher who originated the atomist theory of matter, developed by his disciple, Democritus.
leucite	0.
	syl	leu+cite
	pron	<1lu:sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey or white mineral consisting of potassium aluminium silicate: a source of potash for fertilizers and of aluminium. Formula: KAlSi\2O\6.
leucitic	sub
	head	leucite
	syl	leu+cit+ic
	pron	<lu:1sit?!ik>
	pos	adj.
leuco-	ety	from Greek leukos white
leuko-	infl
	head	leuco-
	syl	leu:ko-
leuco base	0.
	syl	leu+co base
	pron	<1lu:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless compound formed by reducing a dye so that the original dye can be regenerated by oxidation.
leucocratic	0.
	syl	leu+co+crat+ic
	pron	<2lu:k*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	light-coloured because of a low content of ferromagnesian minerals.
leucocytic	sub
	head	leucocyte
	syl	leu+co+cyt+ic
leucocytotic	sub
	head	leucocytosis
	syl	leu+co+cy+tot+ic
leucodermal	sub
	head	leucoderma
	syl	leu+co+1der+mal
leucodermic	sub
	head	leucoderma
	syl	leu+co+1der+mic
leucoma	0.
	syl	leu+co+ma
	pron	<lu:1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a white opaque scar of the cornea.
leucomaine	ety	C20: from #7leuco- + -maine, as in ptomaine 
leucomaine	0.
	syl	leu+co+maine
	pron	<1lu:k*2mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of toxic amines produced during animal metabolism.
leucopenia	ety	C19: from #7leuco- +Greek penia poverty
leucopenic	sub
	head	leucopenia
	syl	leu+co+1pe:nic
leucoplastid	alt
	head	leucoplast
	or	leucoplast
	syl	leu+co+plas+tid
	pos	n.
leucoplast	0.
	or	leucoplastid
	syl	leu+co+plast
	pron	<1lu:k*2pl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small colourless bodies occurring in the cytoplasm of plant cells and used for storing food material, esp. starch.
leucopoietic	sub
	head	leucopoiesis
	syl	leu+co+poi+et+ic
leucorrhoeal	sub
	head	leucorrhoea
	syl	leu+cor+1rhoe:al
leucotomy	0.
	syl	leu+cot+o:my
	pron	<lu:1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical operation of cutting some of the nerve fibres within the brain for treating intractable mental disorders. See also {lobotomy}.
Leuctra	0.
	syl	Leuc+tra
	pron	<1lu:ktr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in Greece southwest of Thebes in Boeotia: site of a victory of Thebes over Sparta (371 #7b.c.) #7, which marked the end of Spartan military supremacy in Greece.
Leukas	0.
	syl	Leu+kas
	pron	<1lu:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Levk*'as}.
leuko-	0.
	syl	leu:ko-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {leuco-}.
Leuven	0.
	syl	Leu+ven
	pron	<1l$o:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Louvain}.
lev	ety	from Bulgarian: lion
leva	infl
	head	lev
	syl	lev:a
	pron	<1lev*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lev	0.
	syl	lev
	pron	<lef>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Bulgaria, divided into 100 stotinki.
Lev	0.
	syl	Lev.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Leviticus.
Levallois	alt
	head	Levalloisian
	or	Levalloisian
	syl	Le+val+lois
	pron	<l*1v@lwa:>
	pos	adj.
Levalloisian	0.
	or	Levallois
	syl	Le+val+loi+si:an
	pron	<2lev*1lcizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Lower Palaeolithic culture in W Europe, characterized by a method of flaking flint tools so that one side of the core is flat and the other domed.
levant	ety	C19: shortened from Levant morocco (type of leather)
levant	H1.0.
	syl	le+vant
	pron	<li1v@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of leather made from the skins of goats, sheep, or seals, having a pattern of irregular creases.
levant	ety	C18: perhaps from slang use of #7Levant 
levant	H2.0.
	syl	le+vant
	pron	<li1v@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to bolt or abscond, esp. to avoid paying debts.
Levant	ety	C15: from Old French, from the present participle of lever to raise (referring to the rising of the sun in the east), from Latin lev*_are 
Levanthe	infl
	head	Levant
	syl	Le+vanthe.
	pos	n.
Levant	0.
	syl	Le+vant
	pron	<li1v@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the area of the E Mediterranean now occupied by Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.
levanter	H1.1.
	syl	le+vant+er
	pron	<li1v@nt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an easterly wind in the W Mediterranean area, esp. in the late summer.
levanter	H1.2.
	syl	le+vant+er
	pron	<li1v@nt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an inhabitant of the Levant.
levanter	H2.0.
	syl	le+vant+er
	pron	<li1v@nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who bolts or absconds.
levantine	0.
	syl	le+van+tine
	pron	<1lev*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth of twilled silk.
Levantine	1.
	syl	Le+van+tine
	pron	<1lev*n2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Levant.
Levantine	2.
	syl	Le+van+tine
	pron	<1lev*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an inhabitant of the Levant.
levator	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin lev*_are to raise
levator	1.
	syl	le+va+tor
	pron	<li1vAt*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various muscles that raise a part of the body.
levator	2.
	syl	le+va+tor
	pron	<li1vAt*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	an instrument for elevating a part or structure.
levee	ety	C18: from French, from Medieval Latin lev*_ata, from Latin lev*_are to raise
levee	H1.1.
	syl	lev:ee
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	def	an embankment alongside a river construct?!ed to prevent flooding.
levee	H1.2.
	syl	lev:ee
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	def	an embankment that surrounds a field that is to be irrigated.
levee	H1.3.
	syl	lev:ee
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	def	a landing place on a river; quay.
levee	ety	C17: from French, variant of lever, a rising, from Latin lev*_are to raise
levee	H2.1.
	syl	lev:ee
	pron	<1levi>, <1levA>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal reception held by a sovereign just after rising from bed.
levee	H2.2.
	syl	lev:ee
	pron	<1levi>, <1levA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a public court reception for men, held in the early afternoon.
level	ety	C14: from Old French livel, from Vulgar Latin l*_ibellum (unattested), from Latin l*_ibella, diminutive of l*_ibra scales
level	1.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	def	on a horizontal plane.
level	2.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a surface of completely equal height.
level	3.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being of the same height as something else.
level	4.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of quantities to be measured, as in recipes
	def	even with the top of the cup, spoon, etc.
level	5.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or even with (something or someone else).
level	6.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having or showing inconsistency or irregularities.
level	7.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {level-headed}. even-tempered; steady.
one's level best	8.
	head	level
	syl	one's level best.
	def	the best one can do.
levels	infl
	head	level
	or	levels
	syl	lev+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
levelling	infl
	head	level
	or	leveling
	syl	lev+el+ling
	pos	vb.
levelled	infl
	head	level
	or	leveled
	syl	lev+elled
	pos	vb.
leveling	infl
	head	level
	or	levelling
	syl	lev+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
leveled	infl
	head	level
	or	levelled
	syl	lev+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
level	9.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off
	def	to make (a surface) horizontal, level, or even.
level	10.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (two or more people or things) equal, as in position or status.
level	11.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raze to the ground.
level	12.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock (a person) down by or as if by a blow.
level	13.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct (a gaze, criticism, etc.) emphatically at someone.
level	14.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be straightforward and frank.
level	15.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by off or out
	def	to manoeuvre an aircraft into a horizontal flight path after a dive, climb, or glide.
level	16.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to aim (a weapon) horizontally.
level	17.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	to determine the elevation of a section of (land), sighting through a levelling instrument to a staff at successive pairs or points.
level	18.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal datum line or plane.
level	19.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a spirit level, for determining whether a surface is horizontal.
level	20.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a surveying instrument consisting basically of a telescope with a spirit level attached, used for measuring relative heights of land. See {Abney level, Dumpy level}.
level	21.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a reading of the difference in elevation of two points taken with such an instrument.
level	22.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	position or status in a scale of values.
level	23.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	amount or degree of progress; stage.
level	24.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified vertical position; altitude.
level	25.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal line or plane with respect to which measurement of elevation is based.
	exam	1	sea level.
level	26.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat even surface or area of land.
level	27.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal passage or drift in a mine.
level	28.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the successive layers of material that have been deposited with the passage of time to build up and raise the height of the land surface.
level	29.
	syl	lev+el
	pron	<1levL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the ratio of the magnitude of a physical quantity to an arbitrary magnitude.
	exam	1	sound-pressure level.
do one's level best	30.
	head	level
	syl	do one's level best.
	def	to try very hard.
find one's level	31.
	head	level
	syl	find one's level.
	def	to find one's most suitable place socially, professionally, etc.
on a level	32.
	head	level
	syl	on a level.
	def	on the same horizontal plane as another.
on the level	33.
	head	level
	syl	on the level.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sincere or genuine.
levelly	sub
	head	level
	syl	lev+el+ly
	pos	adv.
levelness	sub
	head	level
	syl	lev+el+ness
	pos	n.
level crossing	0.
	syl	lev+el cross+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a point at which a railway and a road cross, esp. one with barriers that close the road when a train is scheduled to pass. U.S. name: {grade crossing}.
level-headed	0.
	syl	lev:el-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	even-tempered, balanced, and reliable; steady. &- {@!lev@.el-#!head@.ed+ly}
level-headedness	sub
	head	level-headed
	syl	lev:el-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
leveler	alt
	head	leveller
	or	leveller
	syl	lev+el+er
	pron	<1lev*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
leveller	1.
	or	leveler
	syl	lev+el+ler
	pron	<1lev*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that levels.
leveller	2.
	or	leveler
	syl	lev+el+ler
	pron	<1lev*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works for the abolition of inequalities.
Leveller	0.
	syl	Lev+el+ler
	pron	<1lev*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a member of a radical group on the Parliamentarian side during the Civil War that advocated republicanism, freedom of worship, etc.
levelling screw	0.
	syl	lev+el+ling screw
	pos	n.
	def	a screw, often one of three, for adjusting the level of an apparatus.
	infl
	head	level pegging
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
level pegging	1.
	syl	lev+el peg+ging
	pos	n.
	def	equality between two contestants. {~}
level pegging	2.
	syl	lev+el peg+ging
	pos	n.
	usage	of two contestants
	def	equal.
Loch	infl
	head	Leven
	syl	Loch.
	pos	n.
Leven	1.
	syl	Le+ven
	pron	<1lEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in E central Scotland: one of the shallowest of Scottish lochs, with seven islands, on one of which Mary Queen of Scots was imprisoned (1567-8). Length: 6 km (3@.7#800481 miles). Width: 4 km (2@.5#800482 miles).
Leven	2.
	syl	Le+ven
	pron	<1lEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a sea loch in W Scotland, extending for about 14 km (9 miles) east from Loch Linnhe.
lever	ety	C13: from Old French leveour, from lever to raise, from Latin lev*_are from levis light
lever	1.
	syl	lev+er
	pron	<1lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum, used to transfer a force to a load and usually to provide a mechanical advantage.
lever	2.
	syl	lev+er
	pron	<1lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of mechanical devices employing this principle.
lever	3.
	syl	lev+er
	pron	<1lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of exerting pressure in order to accomplish something; strategic aid.
lever	4.
	syl	lev+er
	pron	<1lEv*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prise or move (an object) with a lever.
lever-like	sub
	head	lever
	syl	lev:er-2like
	pos	adj.
leverage	1.
	syl	lev+er+age
	pron	<1lEv*riJ>, <-vriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of a lever.
leverage	2.
	syl	lev+er+age
	pron	<1lEv*riJ>, <-vriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanical advantage gained by employing a lever.
leverage	3.
	syl	lev+er+age
	pron	<1lEv*riJ>, <-vriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	power to accomplish something; strategic advantage.
leveret	ety	C15: from Norman French levrete, diminutive of levre, from Latin lepus hare
leveret	0.
	syl	lev+er+et
	pron	<1lev*rit>, <-vrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young hare, esp. one less than one year old.
William Hesketh	infl
	head	Leverhulme
	syl	Wil:liam Hes:keth
	pos	n.
Leverhulme	0.
	syl	Le:ver:hulme
	pron	<1lEv*2hju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Viscount. 1851-1925, English soap manufacturer and philanthropist, who founded (1881) the model industrial town Port Sunlight.
Leverkusen	0.
	syl	Le+ver+ku+sen
	pron	German <1lA:v*r2ku:zN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine: chemical industries. Pop.: 109520 (1974 est.).
Urbain Jean Joseph	infl
	head	Leverrier
	syl	Ur:bain Jean Jo:seph
	pron	<yrb?~e> <Z?~a> <Zo1zef>
	pos	n.
Leverrier	0.
	syl	Le:ver:ri:er
	pron	French <l*ve1rjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-77, French astronomer: calculated the existence and position of the planet Neptune.
Levi	1.a.
	syl	Le:vi
	pron	<1lEvI>
	pos	n.
	def	the third son of Jacob and Leah and the ancestor of the tribe of Levi (Genesis 29:34).
Levi	1.b.
	syl	Le:vi
	pron	<1lEvI>
	pos	n.
	def	the priestly tribe descended from this patriarch (Numbers 18:21-24).
Levi	2.
	syl	Le:vi
	pron	<1lEvI>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	another name for {Matthew} (the apostle).
leviable	1.
	syl	lev:i+a:ble
	pron	<1levi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of taxes, etc.
	def	liable to be levied.
leviable	2.
	syl	lev:i+a:ble
	pron	<1levi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of goods, etc.
	def	liable to bear a levy; taxable.
leviathan	ety	C14: from Late Latin, ultimately from Hebrew liwy*_ath*_an, of obscure origin
leviathan	1.
	syl	le+vi:a+than
	pron	<li1vI*T*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a monstrous beast, esp. a sea monster.
leviathan	2.
	syl	le+vi:a+than
	pron	<li1vI*T*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any huge or powerful thing.
levigate	ety	C17: from Latin l*_evig*_are, from l*_evis smooth
levigate	1.
	syl	lev:i+gate
	pron	<1levi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to grind into a fine powder or a smooth paste.
levigate	2.
	syl	lev:i+gate
	pron	<1levi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to form or cause to form a homogeneous mixture, as in the production of gels.
levigate	3.
	syl	lev:i+gate
	pron	<1levi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to suspend (fine particles) by grinding in a liquid, esp. as a method of separating fine from coarse particles.
levigate	4.
	syl	lev:i+gate
	pron	<1levi2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.; Botany.
	def	having a smooth polished surface; glabrous.
levigation	sub
	head	levigate
	syl	lev:i+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
levigator	sub
	head	levigate
	syl	lev:i+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
levin	ety	C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Danish lygnild 
levin	0.
	syl	lev+in
	pron	<1levin>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {lightning}.
levirate	ety	C18: from Latin l*_evir a husband's brother
levirate	0.
	syl	lev:i+rate
	pron	<1levirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice, required by Old Testament law, of marrying the widow of one's brother.
leviratic	sub
	head	levirate
	or	leviratical
	syl	lev:i+rat+ic
	pron	<2levi1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
leviratical	sub
	head	levirate
	or	leviratic
	syl	lev:i+1rat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Levis	0.
	syl	Le+vis
	pron	<1lEvIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	jeans, usually blue and made of denim.
Claude	infl
	head	L'evi-Strauss
	syl	Claude
	pron	<klo:d>
	pos	n.
L'evi-Strauss	0.
	syl	L*'e:vi-Strauss
	pron	<1levi> <1straus>, French <levi> <1stro:s>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French anthropologist, leading exponent of structuralism. His books include (1969), (1962), (1966), and (1964-71).
Levit	0.
	syl	Levit.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Leviticus.
levitate	ety	C17: from Latin levis light + -tate, as in gravitate  &- @!lev@.i+#!ta+tion n. ?- #!lev@.i+@!ta+tor n.
levitate	1.
	syl	lev:i+tate
	pron	<1levi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise or cause to rise and float in the air, usually attributed to supernatural intervention.
levitate	2.
	syl	lev:i+tate
	pron	<1levi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to support (a patient) on a cushion of air in the treatment of severe burns.
Levite	1.
	syl	Le+vite
	pron	<1lEvIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a member of the priestly tribe of Levi.
Levite	2.
	syl	Le+vite
	pron	<1lEvIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a member of the body of assistants to the priests of the Temple.
Levitic	alt
	head	Levitical
	or	Levitical
	syl	Le+vit+ic
	pos	adj.
Levitical	1.
	or	Levitic
	syl	Le+vit:i+cal
	pron	<li1vitikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Levites.
Levitical	2.
	or	Levitic
	syl	Le+vit:i+cal
	pron	<li1vitikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the book of Leviticus.
Levitically	sub
	head	Levitical
	syl	Le+1vit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Leviticus	0.
	syl	Le+vit:i+cus
	pron	<li1vitik*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the third book of the Old Testament, containing Levitical law and ritual precepts.
levity	ety	C16: from Latin levit*_as lightness, from levis light
levities	infl
	head	levity
	syl	lev+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
levity	1.
	syl	lev+i:ty
	pron	<1leviti>
	pos	n.
	def	inappropriate lack of seriousness.
levity	2.
	syl	lev+i:ty
	pron	<1leviti>
	pos	n.
	def	fickleness or instability.
levity	3.
	syl	lev+i:ty
	pron	<1leviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lightness in weight.
Leukas	alt
	head	Levkas
	or	Levkas
	syl	Leu+kas
	pos	n.
Levkas	0.
	or	Leukas
	syl	Lev+kas
	pron	<lef1k@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, in the Ionian Islands. Pop.: 24581 (1971). Area: 295 sq. km (114 sq. miles). Italian name: {Santa Maura}.
levo-	ety	from Latin laevus left, on the left
levo-	0.
	syl	le:vo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	U.S. variant of {laevo-}.
levy	ety	C15: from Old French lev*'ee a raising, from lever, from Latin lev*_are to raise
levies	infl
	head	levy
	syl	lev:ies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
levying	infl
	head	levy
	syl	lev:y+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
levied	infl
	head	levy
	syl	lev:ied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
levy	1.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose and collect (a tax, tariff, fine, etc.).
levy	2.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conscript troops for service.
levy	3.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize or attach (property) in accordance with the judgment of a court.
levies	infl
	head	levy
	syl	lev:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
levy	4.a.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of imposing and collecting a tax, tariff, etc.
levy	4.b.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the money so raised.
levy	5.a.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the conscription of troops for service.
levy	5.b.
	syl	lev:y
	pron	<1levi>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person conscripted in this way.
levier	sub
	head	levy
	syl	lev:i+er
	pos	n.
levy en masse	0.
	syl	lev:y en masse
	pron	<1levi> <on> <1m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the conscription of the civilian population in large numbers in the face of impending invasion. Also: {lev@.*'ee en masse} l$$ve ?~a #!mas).
lewd	ety	C14: from Old English l*_@awde lay, ignorant; see #7lay %3
lewd	1.
	syl	lewd
	pron	<lu:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or intended to excite crude sexual desire; obscene.
lewd	2.a.
	syl	lewd
	pron	<lu:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked.
lewd	2.b.
	syl	lewd
	pron	<lu:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	ignorant.
lewdly	sub
	head	lewd
	syl	lewd+ly
	pos	adv.
lewdness	sub
	head	lewd
	syl	lewd+ness
	pos	n.
Lewes	0.
	syl	Lew+es
	pron	<1lu:is>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, administrative centre of East Sussex, on the River Ouse: site of a battle (1264) in which Henry III was defeated by Simon de Montfort. Pop.: 14015 (1971).
lewis	ety	C18: perhaps from the name of the inventor
lewisson	alt
	head	lewis
	or	lewis
	syl	lew+is+son
	pos	n.
lewis	0.
	or	lewisson
	syl	lew+is
	pron	<1lu:is>
	pos	n.
	def	a lifting device for heavy stone blocks consisting of a number of pieces of metal fitting into a dovetailed recess cut into the stone.
Lewis	H1.0.
	syl	Lew+is
	pron	<1lu:is>
	pos	n.
	def	the N part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop.: 20309 (1971). Area: 1634 sq. km (631 sq. miles).
Lewis	H2.1.
	syl	Lew:is
	pron	<1lu:is>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Cecil) {Day Lewis}.
C (live) S (taples) 	2.
	head	Lewis
	syl	C (live) S (taples) .
	def	1898-1963, English novelist, critic, and Christian apologist, noted for his critical work, (1936), his theological study, (1942), and for his children's books.
(Harry) Sinclair	3.
	head	Lewis
	syl	(Harry) Sin:clair.
	def	1885-1951, U.S. novelist. He satirized the complacency and philistinism of American small-town life, esp. in (1920) and (1922): Nobel prize for literature 1930.
Matthew Gregory	4.
	head	Lewis
	syl	Mat:thew Greg:o:ry
	def	known as 1775-1818, English novelist and dramatist, noted for his Gothic horror story (1796).
Meriwether	5.
	head	Lewis
	syl	Mer:i:weth:er.
	def	1774-1807, American explorer who, with William Clark, led an overland expedition from St. Louis to the Pacific Ocean (1804-06).
(Percy) Wyndham	6.
	head	Lewis
	syl	(Percy) Wynd:ham.
	def	1884-1957, British painter, novelist, and critic, born in the U.S. A founder of vorticism, his writings include (1927), (1930), and the trilogy (1928-55).
Lewis acid	ety	C20: named after G. N. Lewis (1875-1946), U.S. chemist
Lewis acid	0.
	syl	Lew:is ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a substance capable of accepting a pair of electrons from a base to form a covalent bond. Compare {Lewis base}.
Lewis base	ety	C20: named after G. N. Lewis; see L#7ewis acid 
Lewis base	0.
	syl	Lew:is base
	pos	n.
	def	a substance capable of donating a pair of electrons to an acid to form a covalent bond. Compare {Lewis acid}.
Lewis gun	ety	C20: named after I. N. Lewis (1858-1931), U.S. soldier
Lewis gun	0.
	syl	Lew:is gun
	pos	n.
	def	a light air-cooled gas-operated machine gun used in World War I.
Lewisham	0.
	syl	Lew:i+sham
	pron	<1lu:iS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of S Greater London, on the River Thames. Pop.: 237300 (1976 est.).
lewisite	ety	C20: named after W. L. Lewis (1878-1943), American chemist
lewisite	0.
	syl	lew+is+ite
	pron	<1lu:i2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily poisonous liquid with an odour resembling that of geraniums, having a powerful dessicant action and used as a war gas; 1-chloro-2-dichloro?!arsinoethene. Formula: ClCH:CHA\5Cl\2.
Lewis and Harris	alt
	head	Lewis with Harris
	or	Lewis with Harris
	syl	Lew+is and Har+ris
	pos	n.
Lewis with Harris	0.
	or	Lewis and Harris
	syl	Lew+is with Har+ris
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Outer Hebrides, separated from the NW coast of Scotland by the Minch: consists of Lewis in the north and Harris in the south; many lakes and peat moors; economy based chiefly on the Harris tweed industry, with some fishing. Chief town: Stornoway. Pop.: 23188 (1971). Area: 2134 sq. km (824 sq. miles).
leges	infl
	head	lex
	syl	leg:es
	pron	<1lEJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lex	1.
	syl	lex
	pron	<leks>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or body of laws.
lex	2.
	syl	lex
	pron	<leks>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular specified law.
lex	0.
	syl	lex.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lexicon.
lexeme	ety	C20: from #7lex (#7icon) +-#7eme 
lexeme	0.
	syl	lex+eme
	pron	<1leksEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a minimal unit, such as a word or stem, in the vocabulary of a language, as opposed to a basic grammatical unit (morpheme) or a basic semantic unit (sememe).
lexical	1.
	syl	lex:i+cal
	pron	<1leksikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to items of vocabulary in a language.
lexical	2.
	syl	lex:i+cal
	pron	<1leksikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a lexicon.
lexicality	sub
	head	lexical
	syl	lex:i+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2leksi1k@liti>
	pos	n.
lexically	sub
	head	lexical
	syl	lex:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lexical insertion	0.
	syl	lex:i+cal in+ser+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	the process in which actual morphemes of a language are substituted either for semantic material or for place-fillers in the course of a derivation of a sentence.
lexical meaning	0.
	syl	lex:i+cal mean+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the meaning of a word in relation to the physical world or to abstract concepts, without reference to any sentence in which the word may occur. Compare {grammatical meaning, content word}.
lexicog	1.
	syl	lexicog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lexicographical.
lexicog	2.
	syl	lexicog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lexicography.
lexicography	0.
	syl	lex:i+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<2leksi1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or profession of writing or compiling dictionaries. &- {@!lex@.i+#!cog+ra+pher}
lexicographic	sub
	head	lexicography
	or	lexicographical
	syl	lex:i+co+graph+ic
	pron	<2leksik*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
lexicographical	sub
	head	lexicography
	or	lexicographic
	syl	lex:i+co+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
lexicographically	sub
	head	lexicography
	syl	lex:i+co+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lexicology	0.
	syl	lex:i+col+o:gy
	pron	<2leksi1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the overall structure and history of the vocabulary of a language.
lexicological	sub
	head	lexicology
	syl	lex:i+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2leksik*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
lexicologically	sub
	head	lexicology
	syl	lex:i+co+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lexicologist	sub
	head	lexicology
	syl	lex:i+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
lexicon	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek lexikon n. use of lexikos relating to words, from Greek lexis word, from legein to speak
lexicon	1.
	syl	lex:i+con
	pron	<1leksik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dictionary, esp. one of an ancient language such as Greek or Hebrew.
lexicon	2.
	syl	lex:i+con
	pron	<1leksik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of terms relating to a particular subject.
lexicon	3.
	syl	lex:i+con
	pron	<1leksik*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the set of all the morphemes of a language.
lexicostatistics	0.
	syl	lex:i+co+sta+tis+tics
	pron	<2leksik*ust*1tistiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the statistical study of the vocabulary of a language, with special attention to the historical links with other languages. See also {glotto?!chronology}.
lexigraphy	ety	C19: from Greek lexis word +#7-graphy 
lexigraphy	0.
	syl	lex:i+gra+phy
	pron	<lek1sigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of writing in which each word is represented by a sign.
Lexington	1.
	syl	Lex+ing+ton
	pron	<1leksiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE central Kentucky, in the Bluegrass region: major centre for horse-breeding. Pop.: 184603 (1973 est.).
Lexington	2.
	syl	Lex+ing+ton
	pron	<1leksiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Massachusetts, northwest of Boston: site of the first action (1775) of the War of American Independence. Pop.: 31886 (1970).
lexis	ety	C20: from Greek lexis word
lexis	0.
	syl	lex+is
	pron	<1leksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the totality of vocabulary items in a language, including all forms having lexical meaning or grammatical function.
lex loci	ety	from Latin
lex loci	0.
	syl	lex lo:ci
	pron	<1l*usI>, <-kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the law of the place.
lex non scripta	ety	from Latin
lex non scripta	0.
	syl	lex non scrip+ta
	pron	<non> <1skript*>
	pos	n.
	def	the unwritten law; common law.
lex scripta	ety	from Latin
lex scripta	0.
	syl	lex scrip+ta
	pos	n.
	def	the written law; statute law.
lex talionis	ety	C16: New Latin
lex talionis	0.
	syl	lex ta+li:o+nis
	pron	<2t@li1*unis>
	pos	n.
	def	the law of revenge or retaliation.
ley	ety	C20: variant of #7lea %1
ley	0.
	syl	ley
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a line joining two prominent points in the landscape, thought to be the line of a prehistoric track. Also called: {ley line}.
Leyden	H1.0.
	syl	Ley+den
	pron	<1lIdN>, Dutch <1leid*>, Dutch <1leid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Leiden}.
Leyden	H2.0.
	syl	Ley:den
	pron	<1lIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Lucas van Leyden}.
Leyden jar	ety	C18: first made in Leiden
Leyden jar	0.
	syl	Ley+den jar
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an early type of capacitor consisting of a glass jar with the lower part of the inside and outside coated with tin foil.
Leyte	0.
	syl	Ley+te
	pron	<1lAtA>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Philippines, in the Visayan Islands. Chief town: Tacloban. Pop.: 1362051 (1970). Area: 7215 sq. km (2786 sq. miles).
Leyte Gulf	0.
	syl	Ley+te Gulf
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific in the E Philippines, east of Leyte and south of Samar: scene of a battle (1944) during World War II, in which the Americans defeated the Japanese.
lf	0.
	syl	l.f.
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	light face.
LF	0.
	syl	L.F.
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	low frequency.
LG	alt
	or	LG
	syl	L.G.
LG	0.
	or	LG
	syl	LG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Low German.
lge	alt
	head	lg
	or	lg
	syl	lge.
lg	0.
	or	lge
	syl	lg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	large.
lgth	0.
	syl	lgth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	length.
LH	0.
	syl	LH
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	luteinizing hormone.
LH	alt
	head	lh
	or	lh
	syl	L.H.
lh	0.
	or	LH
	syl	l.h.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	left hand.
Lassa	alt
	head	Lhasa
	or	Lhasa
	syl	Las+sa
	pron	<1la:s*>
	pos	n.
Lhasa	0.
	or	Lassa
	syl	Lha+sa
	pron	<1la:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW China, capital of Tibet AR, at an altitude of 3606 m (11830 ft.): for centuries the sacred city of Lamaism and residence of the Dalai Lamas from the 17th century until 1950; known as the Forbidden City because it was closed to Westerners until the beginning of the 20th century; annexed by China in 1951 and revolted in 1959, when the Dalai Lama fled. Pop.: 85000 (1960 est.).
lhd	0.
	syl	l.h.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	left-hand drive.
li	ety	from Chinese
li	0.
	syl	li
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese unit of length, approximately equal to 590 yards.
Li	0.
	syl	Li
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	lithium.
LI	0.
	syl	L.I.
	qual	abbrev.
	def	for.
LI	1.
	syl	L.I.
	qual	abbrev.
	def	Long Island.
LI	2.
	syl	L.I.
	qual	abbrev.
	def	Light Infantry.
liabilities	0.
	syl	li:a+bil+i:ties
	pron	<2lI*1bilitiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	business obligations incurred but not discharged and entered as claims on the credit side of the balance sheet. Compare { {assets} (sense 1).}
liabilities	infl
	head	liability
	syl	li:a+bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liability	1.
	syl	li:a+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2lI*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being liable.
liability	2.
	syl	li:a+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2lI*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a financial obligation.
liability	3.
	syl	li:a+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2lI*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a hindrance or disadvantage.
liability	4.
	syl	li:a+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2lI*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	likelihood or probability.
liable	ety	C15: perhaps via Anglo-French, from Old French lier to bind, from Latin lig*_are 
liable	1.
	syl	li:a+ble
	pron	<1lI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	legally obliged or responsible; answerable.
liable	2.
	syl	li:a+ble
	pron	<1lI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	susceptible or exposed; subject.
liable	3.
	syl	li:a+ble
	pron	<1lI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	probable, likely, or capable.
	exam	1	it's liable to happen soon.
liableness	sub
	head	liable
	syl	li:a+ble+ness
liaise	ety	C20: back formation from #7liaison 
liaise	0.
	syl	li+aise
	pron	<li1Az>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to communicate and maintain contact (with).
liaison	ety	C17: via French from Old French, from lier to bind, from Latin lig*_are 
liaison	1.
	syl	li:ai+son
	pron	<li1Azon>
	pos	n.
	def	communication and contact between groups or units.
liaison	2.
	syl	li:ai+son
	pron	<li1Azon>
	pos	n.
	def	a secretive or adulterous sexual relationship.
liaison	3.
	syl	li:ai+son
	pron	<li1Azon>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between military units necessary to ensure unity of purpose.
liaison	4.
	syl	li:ai+son
	pron	<li1Azon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the phonology of several languages, esp. French
	def	the pronunciation of a normally silent consonant at the end of a word immediately before another word commencing with a vowel, in such a way that the consonant is taken over as the initial sound of the following word. Liaison is seen between French (i$:l) and (?~@$), to give (i$:l#!z?~@$).
liaison	5.
	syl	li:ai+son
	pron	<li1Azon>
	pos	n.
	def	any thickening for soups, sauces, etc., such as egg yolks or cream.
liaison	6.
	syl	li:ai+son
	pron	<li1Azon>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to liaison between groups or units.
	exam	1	a liaison officer.
Li'akoura	0.
	syl	Li*'a+kou+ra
	pron	<1ljakura>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for (Mount) {Parnassus}.
liana	ety	C19: changed from earlier liane (through influence of French lier to bind), from French, of obscure origin
liane	alt
	head	liana
	or	liana
	syl	li+ane
	pron	<li1a:n>
	pos	n.
liana	0.
	or	liane
	syl	li:a+na
	pron	<li1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various woody climbing plants of tropical forests.
lianoid	sub
	head	liana
	syl	li:1a+noid
	pos	adj.
Liao	0.
	syl	Liao
	pron	<ljau>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE China, rising in SE Inner Mongolia and flowing northeast then southwest to the Gulf of Liaotung. Length: about 1100 km (700 miles).
Liaoning	0.
	syl	Liao+ning
	pron	<1ljau1niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE China, in S Manchuria. Capital: Shen-yang. Pop.: 28000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 150000 sq. km (58500 sq. miles).
Liaotung	1.
	syl	Liao+tung
	pron	<1ljau1tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of NE China, in S Manchuria extending south into the Yellow Sea: forms the S part of Liaoning province.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Liaotung
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	the N part of the Gulf of Chihli, west of the peninsula of Liaotung.
Liaoyang	0.
	syl	Liao+yang
	pron	<1ljau1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in S Manchuria, in Liaoning province: a regional capital in the early dynasties. Pop.: 169000 (1958 est.).
liar	0.
	syl	li:ar
	pron	<1lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has lied or lies repeatedly.
liard	ety	C16: after G. Liard, French minter
liard	0.
	syl	li+ard
	pron	<li1a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a former small coin of various European countries.
Liard	0.
	syl	Li+ard
	pron	<1lEa:d>, <lE1a:d>, <-1a:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, rising in the SE Yukon and flowing east and then northwest to the Mackenzie River. Length: 885 km (550 miles).
Lias	ety	C15 (referring to a kind of limestone), C19 (geological sense) from Old French liois, perhaps from lie lees, dregs, so called from its appearance
Lias	0.
	syl	Li:as
	pron	<1lI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest series of rocks of the Jurassic system.
Liassic	sub
	head	Lias
	syl	Li+as+sic
	pron	<lI1@sik>
	pos	adj.
lib	0.
	syl	lib
	pron	<lib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {liberation}: used in the names of movements agitating for the emancipation or social equality of particular groups, such as and
lib	ety	Latin: book
lib	1.
	syl	lib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	liber.
lib	2.
	syl	lib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	librarian.
lib	3.
	syl	lib.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	library.
Lib	0.
	syl	Lib.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Liberal.
libation	ety	C14: from Latin l*_ib*_ati*_o, from l*_ib*_are to pour an offering of drink
libation	1.a.
	syl	li+ba+tion
	pron	<lI1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the pouring out of wine, etc., in honour of a deity.
libation	1.b.
	syl	li+ba+tion
	pron	<lI1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid so poured out.
libation	2.
	syl	li+ba+tion
	pron	<lI1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually facetious.
	def	an alcoholic drink.
libational	sub
	head	libation
	or	libationary
	syl	li+1ba+tion+al
	pos	adj.
libationary	sub
	head	libation
	or	libational
	syl	li+1ba+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
Libau	0.
	syl	Li+bau
	pron	<1lEbau>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Liep*_aja}.
Libava	0.
	syl	Li+ba+va
	pron	<li1bav*>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Liep*_aja}.
Willard Frank	infl
	head	Libby
	syl	Wil:lard Frank.
	pos	n.
Libby	0.
	syl	Lib:by
	pron	<1libi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, U.S. chemist, who devised the technique of radiocarbon dating: Nobel prize for chemistry 1960.
libeccio	ety	Italian, via Latin, from Greek libs 
libecchio	alt
	head	libeccio
	or	libeccio
	syl	li+bec+chi:o
	pron	<li1beki*u>
	pos	n.
libeccio	0.
	or	libecchio
	syl	li+bec+ci:o
	pron	<li1beCi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong westerly or southwesterly wind blowing onto the W coast of Corsica.
libel	ety	C13 (in the sense: written statement), hence C14 legal sense: a plaintiff's statement, via Old French from Latin libellus a little book, from liber a book
libel	1.a.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the publication of defamatory matter in permanent form, as by a written or printed statement, picture, etc.
libel	1.b.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of publishing such matter.
libel	2.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any defamatory or unflattering representation or statement.
libel	3.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiastical law.
	def	a plaintiff's written statement of claim.
libels	infl
	head	libel
	or	libels
	syl	li+bels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
libelling	infl
	head	libel
	or	libeling
	syl	li+bel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
libelled	infl
	head	libel
	or	libeled
	syl	li+belled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
libeling	infl
	head	libel
	or	libelling
	syl	li+bel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
libeled	infl
	head	libel
	or	libelled
	syl	li+beled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
libel	4.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make or publish a defamatory statement or representation about (a person).
libel	5.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to misrepresent injuriously.
libel	6.
	syl	li+bel
	pron	<1lIbL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Ecclesiastical law.
	def	to bring an action against (a person) in the ecclesiastical courts.
libeller	sub
	head	libel
	or	libelist
	syl	li+bel+ler
	pos	n.
libelist	sub
	head	libel
	or	libeller
	syl	li+bel+ist
	pos	n.
libelant	alt
	head	libellant
	or	libellant
	syl	li+bel+ant
	pron	<1lIbL*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
libellant	1.
	or	libelant
	syl	li+bel+lant
	pron	<1lIbL*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a party who brings an action in the ecclesiastical courts by presenting a libel.
libellant	2.
	or	libelant
	syl	li+bel+lant
	pron	<1lIbL*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who publishes a libel.
libelee	alt
	head	libellee
	or	libellee
	syl	li+bel+ee
	pron	<2lIb%@1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
libellee	0.
	or	libelee
	syl	li+bel+lee
	pron	<2lIb%@1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person against whom a libel has been filed in an ecclesiastical court.
liber	ety	C18: from Latin, in original sense: tree bark
liber	0.
	syl	li+ber
	pron	<1lIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {phloem}.
liberal	ety	C14: from Latin l*_iber*_alis of freedom, from l*_iber free
liberal	1.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having social and political views that favour progress and reform.
liberal	2.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having policies or views advocating individual freedom.
liberal	3.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving and generous in temperament or behaviour.
liberal	4.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerant of other people.
liberal	5.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant; lavish.
	exam	1	a liberal helping of cream.
liberal	6.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not strict; free.
	exam	1	a liberal translation.
liberal	7.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an education that aims to develop general cultural interests and intellectual ability.
liberal	8.
	syl	lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has liberal ideas or opinions.
liberally	sub
	head	liberal
	syl	lib+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
liberalness	sub
	head	liberal
	syl	lib+er+al+ness
	pos	n.
Liberal	1.
	syl	Lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of a Liberal Party. {~}
Liberal	2.
	syl	Lib+er+al
	pron	<1lib*r*l>, <1libr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a Liberal Party.
liberal arts	0.
	syl	lib+er+al arts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the fine arts, humanities, sociology, languages, and literature. Often shortened to {arts}.
liberalism	1.
	syl	lib+er+al+ism
	pron	<1lib*r*2liz*m>, <1libr*->
	pos	n.
	def	liberal opinions, practices, or politics.
liberalism	2.
	syl	lib+er+al+ism
	pron	<1lib*r*2liz*m>, <1libr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in modern Protestantism that rejects biblical authority.
liberalist	sub
	head	liberalism
	syl	lib+er+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
liberalistic	sub
	head	liberalism
	syl	lib+er+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
liberalities	infl
	head	liberality
	syl	lib+er+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liberality	1.
	syl	lib+er+al+i:ty
	pron	<2lib*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	generosity; bounty.
liberality	2.
	syl	lib+er+al+i:ty
	pron	<2lib*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being liberal.
liberalise	alt
	head	liberalize
	or	liberalize
	syl	lib+er+al+ise
	pron	<1lib*r*2lIz>, <1libr*->
	pos	vb.
liberalize	0.
	or	liberalise
	syl	lib+er+al+ize
	pron	<1lib*r*2lIz>, <1libr*->
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become liberal.
liberalization	sub
	head	liberalize
	or	liberalisation
	syl	lib+er+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
liberalisation	sub
	head	liberalize
	or	liberalization
	syl	lib+er+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
liberalizer	sub
	head	liberalize
	or	liberaliser
	syl	lib+er+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
liberaliser	sub
	head	liberalize
	or	liberalizer
	syl	lib+er+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
Liberal Party	1.
	syl	Lib+er+al Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the third largest political party in Britain; successor to the Whigs and a major party in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Liberal Party	2.
	syl	Lib+er+al Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	one of the major political parties in Australia, a conservative party, generally opposed to the Labor Party.
Liberal Party	3.
	syl	Lib+er+al Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	any other party supporting liberal policies.
liberal studies	0.
	syl	lib+er+al stud:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a supplementary arts course for those specializing in scientific, technical, or professional studies.
Liberal Unionist	0.
	syl	Lib+er+al Un+ion+ist
	pos	n.
	def	a Liberal who opposed Gladstone's policy of Irish Home Rule in 1886 and after.
Liberal Unionism	sub
	head	Liberal Unionist
	syl	Lib+er+al Un+ion+ism
	pos	n.
liberate	1.
	syl	lib+er+ate
	pron	<1lib*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give liberty to; make free.
liberate	2.
	syl	lib+er+ate
	pron	<1lib*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release (something, esp. a gas) from chemical combination during a chemical reaction.
liberate	3.
	syl	lib+er+ate
	pron	<1lib*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from occupation or subjugation by a foreign power.
liberation	sub
	head	liberate
	syl	lib+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
liberator	sub
	head	liberate
	syl	lib+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
liberatress	sub
	head	liberate
	syl	lib+er:2a+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Liberec	0.
	syl	Li+be+rec
	pron	Czech <1liberets>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Czechoslovakia, on the Neisse River: a centre of the German Sudeten movement in 1938. Pop.: 72752 (1970). German name: {Reichenberg}.
Liberia	0.
	syl	Li+be:ri:a
	pron	<lI1bi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Africa, on the Atlantic: originated in 1822 as a home for freed Afro-American slaves, with land purchased by the American Colonization Society; republic declared in 1847; exports are predominantly rubber and iron ore. Official language: English. Religion: mostly animist. Currency: U.S. dollar. Capital: Monrovia. Pop.: 1708000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 111400 sq. km (43000 sq. miles).
Liberian	sub
	head	Liberia
	syl	Li+1be:ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
libertarian	ety	C18: from #7liberty 
libertarian	1.
	syl	lib+er+tar+i:an
	pron	<2lib*1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a believer in freedom of thought, expression, etc.
libertarian	2.
	syl	lib+er+tar+i:an
	pron	<2lib*1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a believer in the doctrine of free will.
libertarian	3.
	syl	lib+er+tar+i:an
	pron	<2lib*1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a libertarian.
libertarianism	sub
	head	libertarian
	syl	lib+er+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
liberticide	1.
	syl	li+ber+ti+cide
	pron	<li1bR:ti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a destroyer of freedom.
liberticide	2.
	syl	li+ber+ti+cide
	pron	<li1bR:ti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction of freedom.
liberticidal	sub
	head	liberticide
	syl	li+2ber+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
libertine	ety	C14 (in the sense: freedman, dissolute person): from Latin l*_ibert*_inus freedman, from l*_ibertus freed, from l*_iber free &- #!lib+er+@!tin+age or #!lib+er+tin+@!ism n.
libertine	1.
	syl	lib+er+tine
	pron	<1lib*r2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a morally dissolute person.
libertine	2.
	syl	lib+er+tine
	pron	<1lib*r2tEn>, <-2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally dissolute.
liberty	ety	C14: from Old French libert*'e, from Latin l*_ibert*_as, from l*_iber free
liberties	infl
	head	liberty
	syl	lib+er+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liberty	1.
	syl	lib+er+ty
	pron	<1lib*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of choosing, thinking, and acting for oneself; freedom from control or restriction.
liberty	2.
	syl	lib+er+ty
	pron	<1lib*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or privilege of access to a particular place; freedom.
liberty	3.
	syl	lib+er+ty
	pron	<1lib*ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a social action regarded as being familiar, forward, or improper.
liberty	4.
	syl	lib+er+ty
	pron	<1lib*ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an action that is unauthorized or unwarranted in the circumstances.
	exam	1	he took liberties with the translation.
liberty	5.a.
	syl	lib+er+ty
	pron	<1lib*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	authorized leave granted to a sailor.
liberty	5.b.
	syl	lib+er+ty
	pron	<1lib*ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	liberty man;
	exam	2	liberty boat.
at liberty	6.
	head	liberty
	syl	at liberty.
	def	free, unoccupied, or unrestricted.
libertake liberties (with) 	7.
	head	liberty
	syl	lib+er+take liberties (with) .
	def	to be overfamiliar or overpresumptuous.
take the liberty (of	8.
	head	liberty
	or	liberto) 
	syl	take the liberty (of
	def	to venture or presume (to do something).
liberty bodice	0.
	syl	lib+er+ty bod+ice
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless vest-like undergarment made from thick cotton and covering the upper part of the body, formerly worn esp. by young children.
liberty cap	0.
	syl	lib+er+ty cap
	pos	n.
	def	a cap of soft felt worn as a symbol of liberty, esp. during the French Revolution, from the practice in ancient Rome of giving a freed slave such a cap.
liberty hall	0.
	syl	lib+er+ty hall
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place or condition of complete liberty.
liberty horse	0.
	syl	lib+er+ty horse
	pos	n.
	usage	in a circus
	def	a riderless horse that performs movements to verbal commands.
Liberty Island	0.
	syl	Lib+er+ty Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	a small island in upper New York Bay: site of the Statue of Liberty. Area: 5 hectares (12 acres). Former name (until 1956): {Bedloe's Island}.
liberty ship	0.
	syl	lib+er+ty ship
	pos	n.
	def	a supply ship of World War II.
Libia	0.
	syl	Li+bia
	pron	<1lEbja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Libya}.
libidinous	1.
	syl	li+bid:i+nous
	pron	<li1bidin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by excessive sexual desire.
libidinous	2.
	syl	li+bid:i+nous
	pron	<li1bidin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the libido.
libidinously	sub
	head	libidinous
	syl	li+1bid:i+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
libidinousness	sub
	head	libidinous
	syl	li+1bid:i+nous+ness
	pos	n.
libido	ety	C20 (in psychoanalysis): from Latin: desire
libidos	infl
	head	libido
	syl	li+bi+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
libido	1.
	syl	li+bi+do
	pron	<li1bEd*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	psychic energy emanating from the id.
libido	2.
	syl	li+bi+do
	pron	<li1bEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual urge or desire.
libidinal	sub
	head	libido
	syl	li+bid:i+nal
	pron	<li1bidinL>
	pos	adj.
libidinally	sub
	head	libido
	syl	li+1bid:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
libra	ety	C14: from Latin, literally: scales
librae	infl
	head	libra
	syl	li+brae
	pron	<-brE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
libra	0.
	syl	li+bra
	pron	<1lIbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman unit of weight corresponding to 1 pound, but equal to about 12 ounces.
Librae	infl
	head	Libra
	syl	Li+brae
	pron	<1lEbrE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Libra	1.
	syl	Li+bra
	pron	<1lEbr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a small faint zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Virgo and Scorpius on the ecliptic.
Libra	2.a.
	syl	Li+bra
	pron	<1lEbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Scales}, the {Balance}. the seventh sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800483 , having a cardinal air classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about Sept. 23 and Oct. 22.
Libra	2.b.
	syl	Li+bra
	pron	<1lEbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born under this sign.
Libra	3.
	syl	Li+bra
	pron	<1lEbr*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Libra.
Libra	xref
	syl	Li+bra
	pron	<1lEbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b., 3): {Lib+ran} (#!l$Ibr$$n).
librarian	0.
	syl	li+brar+i:an
	pron	<lI1bre*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of a library.
librarianship	0.
	syl	li+brar+i:an+ship
	pron	<li1bre*ri*n2Sip>, <lI->
	pos	n.
	def	the professional administration of library resources and services. Now often called {library science}.
library	ety	C14: from Old French librairie, from Medieval Latin libr*_aris, n. use of Latin libr*_arius relating to books, from liber book
libraries	infl
	head	library
	syl	li+brar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
library	1.
	syl	li+brar:y
	pron	<1lIbr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or set of rooms where books and other literary materials are kept.
library	2.
	syl	li+brar:y
	pron	<1lIbr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of literary materials, films, tapes, gramophone records, etc., kept for reference or borrowing.
library	3.
	syl	li+brar:y
	pron	<1lIbr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the building or institution that houses such a collection.
	exam	1	a public library.
library	4.
	syl	li+brar:y
	pron	<1lIbr*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of books published as a series, often in a similar format.
library	5.
	syl	li+brar:y
	pron	<1lIbr*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a collection of standard programs and subroutines for immediate use, usually stored on disk or some other storage device.
library edition	0.
	syl	li+brar:y e:di+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an edition of a book having a superior quality of paper, binding, etc.
library science	0.
	syl	li+brar:y sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the theory and practice of library administration, bibliographic skills, and information retrieval. Also called (esp. Brit.): {librarianship}.
librate	ety	C17: from Latin libr*_atus, from libr*_are to balance
librate	1.
	syl	li+brate
	pron	<1lIbrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to oscillate or waver.
librate	2.
	syl	li+brate
	pron	<1lIbrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hover or be balanced.
libratory	sub
	head	librate
	syl	li+bra+to:ry
	pron	<1lIbr*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
libration	1.
	syl	li+bra+tion
	pron	<lI1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of oscillating.
libration	2.
	syl	li+bra+tion
	pron	<lI1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a real or apparent oscillation of the moon enabling approximately nine per cent of the surface facing away from earth to be seen.
librational	sub
	head	libration
	syl	li+1bra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
librettist	0.
	syl	li+bret+tist
	pron	<li1bretist>
	pos	n.
	def	the author of a libretto.
libretto	ety	C18: from Italian, diminutive of libro book
librettos	infl
	head	libretto
	or	libretti
	syl	li+bret+tos
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
libretti	infl
	head	libretto
	or	librettos
	syl	li+bret+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
libretto	0.
	syl	li+bret+to
	pron	<li1bret*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a text written for and set to music in an opera, etc.
Libreville	0.
	syl	Li+bre:ville
	pron	French <libr*1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Gabon, in the west on the estuary of the Gabon River: founded as a French trading post in 1843 and expanded with the settlement of freed slaves in 1848. Pop.: 167394 (1972).
libriform	0.
	syl	li+bri+form
	pron	<1lIbri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fibre of woody tissue
	def	elongated and having a pitted thickened cell wall.
Libya	0.
	syl	Lib:y:a
	pron	<1libi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: became an Italian colony in 1912; divided after World War II into Tripolitania and Cyrenaica (under British administration) and Fezzan (under French); gained independence in 1951; monarchy overthrown by a military junta in 1969. It consists almost wholly of desert and is a major exporter of oil. Language: Arabic. Religion: mostly Sunni Muslim. Currency: Libyan pound. Capital: Tripoli. Pop.: 2257037 (1973). Area: 1760000 sq. km (680000 sq. miles). Official name: {The Popular Socialist Libyan Arab Jamahiriya}.
Libyan	1.
	syl	Lib:y+an
	pron	<1libi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Libya, its people, or its language.
Libyan	2.
	syl	Lib:y+an
	pron	<1libi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Libya.
Libyan	3.
	syl	Lib:y+an
	pron	<1libi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct Hamitic language of ancient Libya.
Libyan Desert	0.
	syl	Lib:y+an Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in N Africa, in E Libya, W Egypt, and the NW Sudan: the NE part of the Sahara.
lice	0.
	syl	lice
	pron	<lIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {louse}.
licence	ety	C14: via Old French and Medieval Latin licentia permission, from Latin: freedom, from licet it is allowed
license	alt
	head	licence
	or	licence
	syl	li+cense
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
licence	1.
	or	license
	syl	li+cence
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate, tag, document, etc., giving official permission to do something.
licence	2.
	or	license
	syl	li+cence
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	formal permission or exemption.
licence	3.
	or	license
	syl	li+cence
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	liberty of action or thought; freedom.
licence	4.
	or	license
	syl	li+cence
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	intentional disregard of or deviation from conventional rules to achieve a certain effect.
	exam	1	poetic licence.
licence	5.
	or	license
	syl	li+cence
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive freedom.
licence	6.
	or	license
	syl	li+cence
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	licentiousness.
license	1.
	syl	li+cense
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant or give a licence for (something, such as the sale of alcohol).
license	2.
	syl	li+cense
	pron	<1lIs*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give permission to or for.
licensable	sub
	head	license
	syl	li+cens+a:ble
	pos	adj.
licenser	sub
	head	license
	or	licensor
	syl	li+cens+er
	pos	n.
licensor	sub
	head	license
	or	licenser
	syl	li+cen+sor
	pos	n.
licensee	0.
	syl	li+cen+see
	pron	<2lIs*n1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds a licence, esp. one to sell alcoholic drink.
license plate	0.
	syl	li+cense plate
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {numberplate}.
licentiate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin licenti*_atus, from licenti*_are to permit
licentiate	1.
	syl	li+cen+ti+ate
	pron	<lI1senSiit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds a licence to practise a certain profession or teach a certain skill or subject.
licentiate	2.
	syl	li+cen+ti+ate
	pron	<lI1senSiit>
	pos	n.
	def	a higher degree awarded by certain universities.
licentiate	3.
	syl	li+cen+ti+ate
	pron	<lI1senSiit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds this degree.
licentiate	4.
	syl	li+cen+ti+ate
	pron	<lI1senSiit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Presbyterian Church.
	def	a person holding a licence to preach.
licentiateship	sub
	head	licentiate
	syl	li+1cen+ti+ate+2ship
	pos	n.
licentiation	sub
	head	licentiate
	syl	li+2cen+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
licentious	ety	C16: from Latin licenti*_osus capricious, from licentia #7licence 
licentious	1.
	syl	li+cen+tious
	pron	<lI1senS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually unrestrained or promiscuous.
licentious	2.
	syl	li+cen+tious
	pron	<lI1senS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	showing disregard for convention.
licentiously	sub
	head	licentious
	syl	li+1cen+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
licentiousness	sub
	head	licentious
	syl	li+1cen+tious+ness
	pos	n.
lichee	0.
	syl	li+chee
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {litchi}.
lichen	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek leikh*_en, from leikhein to lick
lichen	1.
	syl	li+chen
	pron	<1lIk*n>, <1liC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the division which are formed by the symbiotic association of a fungus and an alga and occur as crusty patches or bushy growths on tree trunks, bare ground, etc.
lichen	2.
	syl	li+chen
	pron	<1lIk*n>, <1liC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any of various eruptive disorders of the skin.
lichen-like	sub
	head	lichen
	syl	li:chen-2like
	pos	adj.
lichenoid	sub
	head	lichen
	syl	li+chen+2oid
	pos	adj.
lichenous	sub
	head	lichen
	or	lichenose
	syl	li+chen+ous
	pos	adj.
lichenose	sub
	head	lichen
	or	lichenous
	syl	li+chen+2ose
	pos	adj.
lichenin	0.
	syl	li+chen+in
	pron	<1lIk*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex polysaccharide occurring in certain species of mosses.
lichenology	0.
	syl	li+chen+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2lIk*1nol*Ji>, <2li->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the structure, physiology, and ecology of lichens.
Lichfield	0.
	syl	Lich+field
	pron	<1liC2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, in SE Staffordshire: cathedral with three spires (13th-14th century); birthplace of Samuel Johnson, during whose lifetime the {Lichfield Group} (a literary circle) flourished. Pop.: 22672 (1971).
lich gate	ety	C15: lich, from Old English l*_ic corpse
lych gate	alt
	head	lich gate
	or	lich gate
	syl	lych gate
	pron	<liC>
	pos	n.
lich gate	0.
	or	lych gate
	syl	lich gate
	pron	<liC>
	pos	n.
	def	a roofed gate to a churchyard, formerly used during funerals as a temporary shelter for the bier.
lichi	0.
	syl	li+chi
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {litchi}.
Roy	infl
	head	Lichtenstein
	syl	Roy.
	pos	n.
Lichtenstein	0.
	syl	Lich:ten:stein
	pron	<1likt*n2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, U.S. pop artist.
licit	ety	C15: from Latin licitus permitted, from lic*_ere to be permitted
licit	0.
	syl	lic+it
	pron	<1lisit>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {lawful}.
licitly	sub
	head	licit
	syl	lic+it+ly
	pos	adv.
licitness	sub
	head	licit
	syl	lic+it+ness
	pos	n.
lick	ety	Old English liccian; related to Old High German leckon, Latin lingere, Greek leikhein 
lick	1.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass the tongue over, esp. in order to taste or consume.
lick	2.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flicker or move lightly over or round (something).
	exam	1	the flames licked around the door.
lick	3.a.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to defeat or vanquish.
lick	3.b.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flog or thrash.
lick	3.c.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or do much better than.
lick into shape	4.
	head	lick
	syl	lick into shape.
	def	to put into a satisfactory condition.
lick one's lips	5.
	head	lick
	syl	lick one's lips.
	def	to anticipate or recall something with pleasure.
lick one's wounds	6.
	head	lick
	syl	lick one's wounds.
	def	to retire after a defeat or setback in order to husband one's resources.
lick the boots of	7.
	head	lick
	syl	lick the boots of.
	def	See { {boot%1} (sense 11).}
lick	8.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of passing the tongue over something.
lick	9.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount.
	exam	1	a lick of paint.
lick	10.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a block of compressed salt or chemical matter provided for domestic animals to lick for medicinal purposes.
lick	11.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a place to which animals go to lick exposed natural deposits of salt.
lick	12.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hit; blow.
lick	13.
	syl	lick
	pron	<lik>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {speed}.
a lick and a promise	14.
	head	lick
	syl	a lick and a promise.
	def	something hastily done, esp. a hurried wash.
licker	sub
	head	lick
	syl	lick+er
	pos	n.
lickerish	ety	C16: changed from C13 lickerous, via Norman French from Old French lechereus lecherous; see #7lecher 
liquorish	alt
	head	lickerish
	or	lickerish
	syl	liq+uor+ish
	pron	<1lik*riS>
	pos	adj.
lickerish	1.
	or	liquorish
	syl	lick+er+ish
	pron	<1lik*riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lecherous or lustful.
lickerish	2.
	or	liquorish
	syl	lick+er+ish
	pron	<1lik*riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	greedy; gluttonous.
lickerish	3.
	or	liquorish
	syl	lick+er+ish
	pron	<1lik*riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	appetizing or tempting.
lickerishly	sub
	head	lickerish
	or	liquorishly
	syl	lick+er+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
liquorishly	sub
	head	lickerish
	or	lickerishly
	syl	liq+uor+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
lickerishness	sub
	head	lickerish
	or	liquorishness
	syl	lick+er+ish+ness
	pos	n.
liquorishness	sub
	head	lickerish
	or	lickerishness
	syl	liq+uor+ish+ness
	pos	n.
lickety-split	ety	C19: from #7lick+split 
lickety-split	0.
	syl	lick:et:y-split
	pron	<1likiti1split>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	very quickly; speedily.
licking	1.
	syl	lick+ing
	pron	<1likiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a beating.
licking	2.
	syl	lick+ing
	pron	<1likiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a defeat.
lickspittle	0.
	syl	lick+spit+tle
	pron	<1lik2spitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flattering or servile person.
licorice	0.
	syl	lic:o+rice
	pron	<1lik*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {liquorice}.
lictor	ety	C16 lictor, C14 littour, from Latin lig*_are to bind
lictor	0.
	syl	lic+tor
	pron	<1likt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of ancient Roman officials, usually bearing fasces, who attended magistrates, etc.
lid	ety	Old English hlid; related to Old Friesian hlid, Old High German hlit cover
lid	1.
	syl	lid
	pron	<lid>
	pos	n.
	def	a cover, usually removable or hinged, for a receptacle.
	exam	1	a saucepan lid;
	exam	2	a desk lid.
lid	2.
	syl	lid
	pron	<lid>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {eyelid}.
lid	3.
	syl	lid
	pron	<lid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for { {operculum} (sense 2)}.
dip one's lid	4.
	head	lid
	syl	dip one's lid.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to raise one's hat as a greeting, etc.
flip one's lid	5.
	head	lid
	syl	flip one's lid.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to become crazy or angry.
lid	6.a.
	syl	lid
	pron	<lid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to be the final blow to.
lid	6.b.
	syl	lid
	pron	<lid>
	pos	n.
	def	to curb, prevent, or discourage.
take the lid off	7.
	head	lid
	syl	take the lid off.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make startling or spectacular revelations about.
lidded	sub
	head	lid
	syl	lid+ded
	pos	adj.
Liddell Hart	0.
	syl	Lid:dell Hart
	pron	<1lidL> <1ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ba@.sil Hen@.ry}. 1895-1970, English military strategist and historian: he advocated the development of mechanized warfare in World War II.
Lidice	0.
	syl	Li+di+ce
	pron	Czech <1liditse>
	pos	n.
	def	a mining village in Czechoslovakia, in W central Bohemia: destroyed by the Germans in 1942 in reprisal for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich; rebuilt as a national memorial.
lidless	1.
	syl	lid+less
	pron	<1lidlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no lid or top.
lidless	2.
	syl	lid+less
	pron	<1lidlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having no eyelids.
lidless	3.
	syl	lid+less
	pron	<1lidlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	vigilant and watchful.
lido	ety	C20: after the Lido, island bathing beach near Venice, from Latin litus shore
lidos	infl
	head	lido
	syl	li:dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lido	0.
	syl	li:do
	pron	<1lEd*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a public place of recreation, including a pool for swimming or water sports.
lidocaine	ety	C20: from acetanilid+-caine as in cocaine 
lidocaine	0.
	syl	li+do+caine
	pron	<1lId*2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {lignocaine}.
lie	ety	Old English lyge (n.), l*_eogan (vb.); related to Old High German liogan, Gothic liugan 
lies	infl
	head	lie
	syl	lies
	pos	vb.
lying	infl
	head	lie
	syl	ly+ing
	pos	vb.
lied	infl
	head	lie
	syl	lied.
	pos	vb.
lie	H1.1.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak untruthfully with intent to mislead or deceive.
lie	H1.2.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to convey a false impression or practise deception.
	exam	1	the camera does not lie.
lie	H1.3.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	def	an untrue or deceptive statement deliberately used to mislead.
lie	H1.4.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is deliberately intended to deceive.
lie	H1.5.a.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	def	to disprove.
lie	H1.5.b.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	def	to accuse of lying.
lie	xref
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	def	Related adj.: {mendacious}.
lie	ety	Old English licgan akin to Old High German ligen to lie, Latin lectus bed#e Usage. See at lay.
lies	infl
	head	lie
	syl	lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lying	infl
	head	lie
	syl	ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lay	infl
	head	lie
	syl	lay
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lain	infl
	head	lie
	syl	lain.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lie	H2.1.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to place oneself or be in a prostrate position, horizontal to the ground.
lie	H2.2.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be situated, esp. on a horizontal surface.
	exam	1	the pencil is lying on the desk;
	exam	2	India lies to the south of Russia.
lie	H2.3.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be buried.
	exam	1	here lies Jane Brown.
lie	H2.4.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to be and remain (in a particular state or condition).
	exam	1	to lie dormant.
lie	H2.5.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stretch or extend.
	exam	1	the city lies before us.
lie	H2.6.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to rest or weigh.
	exam	1	my sins lie heavily on my mind.
lie	H2.7.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to exist or consist inherently.
	exam	1	strength lies in unity.
lie	H2.8.a.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or rest (with).
	exam	1	the ultimate decision lies with you.
lie	H2.8.b.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
lie	H2.9.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an action, claim, appeal, etc.
	def	to subsist; be maintainable or admissible.
lie	H2.10.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stay temporarily.
lie	H2.11.a.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to keep or be concealed or quiet.
lie	H2.11.b.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wait for a favourable opportunity.
lie	H2.12.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the manner, place, or style in which something is situated.
lie	H2.13.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the hiding place or lair of an animal.
lie	H2.14.a.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the position of the ball after a shot.
	exam	1	a bad lie.
lie	H2.14.b.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the angle made by the shaft of the club before the upswing.
lie	H2.15.a.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the topography of the land.
lie	H2.15.b.
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the way in which a situation is developing or people are behaving.
lie	xref
	syl	lie
	pron	<lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	See also {lie down, lie in, lie to, lie up}.
Trygve Halvdan	infl
	head	Lie
	syl	Tryg:ve Halv:dan
	pron	<1trygv*> <1halDan>
	pos	n.
Lie	0.
	syl	Lie
	pron	<lE>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1968, Norwegian statesman; first secretary-general of the United Nations (1946-52).
Liebfraumilch	ety	German: from Liebfrau the Virgin Mary+ Milch milk; after Liebfrauenstift convent in Worms where the wine was originally made
Liebfrauenmilch	alt
	head	Liebfraumilch
	or	Liebfraumilch
	syl	Lieb+frau+en+milch
	pron	German <lEp1frau*n2mil*,c>
	pos	n.
Liebfraumilch	0.
	or	Liebfrauenmilch
	syl	Lieb+frau+milch
	pron	<1lEbfrau2milk>, German <1lEpfrau2mil*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a white table wine from the Rhine vineyards.
Justus	infl
	head	Liebig
	syl	Jus:tus
	pron	<1justus>
	pos	n.
Liebig	0.
	syl	Lie:big
	pron	German <1lEbi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron von Liebig. 1803-73, German chemist, who founded agricultural chemistry. He also contributed to organic chemistry, esp. to the concept of radicals, and he discovered chloroform.
Karl	1.
	head	Liebknecht
	syl	Karl
	usage	karl). 1871-1919, German socialist leader: with Rosa Luxemburg he led an unsuccessful Communist revolt (1919
	def	and was assassinated.
Liebknecht	2.
	syl	Lieb:knecht
	pron	German <1lEpkne*,ct>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Wil@.helm} (#!v$Ilh$elm). 1826-1900, German socialist leader and journalist, a founder (1869) of what was to become (1891) the German Social Democratic Party.
Liechtenstein	0.
	syl	Liech+ten+stein
	pron	<1likt*n2stIn>, German <1li*,ctN2StIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Language: German. Religion: mostly Roman Catholic. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop.: 24000 (1974 est.). Area: 160 sq. km (62 sq. miles).
lied	ety	from German: song
lieder	infl
	head	lied
	syl	lied+er
	pron	<1lEd*>, German <1lEd*r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lied	0.
	syl	lied
	pron	<lEd>, German <lEt>, German <1lEd*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of various musical settings for solo voice and piano of a romantic or lyrical poem, for which composers such as Schubert, Schumann, and Wolf are famous.
lie detector	0.
	syl	lie de+tec+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a polygraph used esp. by a police interrogator to detect false or devious answers to questions, a sudden change in one or more involuntary physiological responses being considered a manifestation of guilt, fear, etc. See { {polygraph} (sense 1).}
lie down	1.
	syl	lie down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to place oneself or be in a prostrate position in order to rest or sleep.
lie down	2.
	syl	lie down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to accept without protest or opposition (esp. in the phrases {lie down under, take something lying down}) . {~} {lie-down}.
lie down	3.
	syl	lie down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	a rest.
lief	ety	Old English leof; related to lufu love
lief	1.
	syl	lief
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	gladly; willingly.
	exam	1	I'd as lief go today as tomorrow.
lief	2.a.
	syl	lief
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready; glad.
lief	2.b.
	syl	lief
	pron	<lEf>
	pos	adj.
	def	dear; beloved.
liege	ety	C13: from Old French lige, from Medieval Latin l*_iticus, from l*_itus, laetus serf, of Germanic origin
liege	1.
	syl	liege
	pron	<lEJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lord
	def	owed feudal allegiance (esp. in the phrase {liege lord) }.
liege	2.
	syl	liege
	pron	<lEJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vassal or servant
	def	owing feudal allegiance.
	exam	1	a liege subject.
liege	3.
	syl	liege
	pron	<lEJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the relationship or bond between liege lord and liegeman.
	exam	1	liege homage.
liege	4.
	syl	liege
	pron	<lEJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	faithful; loyal.
liege	5.
	syl	liege
	pron	<lEJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a liege lord.
liege	6.
	syl	liege
	pron	<lEJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a liegeman or true subject.
Liege	1.
	syl	Li+*`ege
	pron	<li1AZ>, French <lje:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E Belgium: formerly a principality of the Holy Roman Empire, much larger than the present-day province. Pop.: 1019266 (1975 est.). Area: 3877 sq. km (1497 sq. miles).
Liege	2.
	syl	Li+*`ege
	pron	<li1AZ>, French <lje:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Belgium, capital of Li*`ege province: the largest French-speaking city in Belgium; river port and industrial centre. Pop.: 144875 (1971 est.).
Liege	xref
	syl	Li+*`ege
	pron	<li1AZ>, French <lje:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	Flemish name: {Luik}.
liegemen	infl
	head	liegeman
	syl	liege+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liegeman	1.
	syl	liege+man
	pron	<1lEJ2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the subject of a sovereign or feudal lord; vassal.
liegeman	2.
	syl	liege+man
	pron	<1lEJ2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a loyal follower.
Liegnitz	0.
	syl	Lieg+nitz
	pron	<1lEgnits>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Legnica}.
lie in	1.
	syl	lie in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain in bed late in the morning.
lie in	2.
	syl	lie in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be confined in childbirth.
lie-in	infl
	head	lie in
	syl	lie-in.
	pos	n.
lie in	3.
	syl	lie in
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a long stay in bed in the morning.
lien	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin lig*_amen bond, from lig*_are to bind
lien	0.
	syl	lien
	pron	<li*n>, <1lE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a right to retain possession of another's property pending discharge of a debt.
lienal	ety	C19: from Latin lien #7spleen 
lienal	0.
	syl	li+en+al
	pron	<1lI*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the spleen.
lientery	ety	C16: from French, from Medieval Latin, from Greek leienteria, from leios smooth+ enteron intestine
lientery	0.
	syl	li+en+ter:y
	pron	<1lI*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the passage of undigested food in the faeces.
lienteric	sub
	head	lientery
	syl	li+en+1ter+ic
	pos	adj.
Lepaya	alt
	head	Liepaja
	or	Liepaja
	syl	Le+pa+ya
	pron	<li1pa:j*>
	pos	n.
Liepaja	0.
	or	Lepaya
	syl	Lie+p*_a+ja
	pron	<li1pa:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Soviet Union, in the W Latvian SSR on the Baltic Sea: a naval and industrial centre, with a fishing fleet. Pop.: 100000 (1975 est.). Russian name: {Libava}. German name: {Libau}.
lierne	ety	C19: from French, perhaps related to lier to bind
lierne	0.
	syl	li+erne
	pron	<li1R:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a short secondary rib that connects the intersections of the primary ribs, esp. as used in Gothic vaulting.
Liestal	0.
	syl	Lies+tal
	pron	German <1lEsta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Switzerland, capital of Basel-Land demicanton. Pop.: 12500 (1970).
lie to	0.
	syl	lie to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to be hove to with little or no swinging.
Lietuva	0.
	syl	Li+e:tu+va
	pron	<li*1tu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Lithuanian name for {Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic}.
lieu	ety	C13: from Old French, ultimately from Latin locus place
lieu	0.
	syl	lieu
	pron	<lju:>, <lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	stead; place (esp. in the phrases {in lieu, in lieu of}) .
lie up	1.
	syl	lie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go into or stay in one's room or bed, as through illness.
lie up	2.
	syl	lie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be out of commission or use.
	exam	1	my car has been lying up for months.
Lieut	0.
	syl	Lieut.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lieutenant. Also: {Lt}.
lieutenant	ety	C14: from Old French, literally: place-holding
lieutenant	1.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant
	pron	<lef1ten*nt>, <in> <the> <Navy>, <l*1ten*nt> <U.S> <lu:1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a military officer holding commissioned rank immediately junior to a captain.
lieutenant	2.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant
	pron	<lef1ten*nt>, <in> <the> <Navy>, <l*1ten*nt> <U.S> <lu:1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a naval officer holding commissioned rank immediately junior to a lieutenant commander.
lieutenant	3.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant
	pron	<lef1ten*nt>, <in> <the> <Navy>, <l*1ten*nt> <U.S> <lu:1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an officer in a police or fire department ranking immediately junior to a captain.
lieutenant	4.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant
	pron	<lef1ten*nt>, <in> <the> <Navy>, <l*1ten*nt> <U.S> <lu:1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds an office in subordination to or in place of a superior.
lieutenancy	sub
	head	lieutenant
	syl	lieu+1ten+an+cy
	pos	n.
lieutenant colonel	0.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant colo+nel
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank immediately junior to a colonel in certain armies, air forces, and marine corps.
lieutenant commander	0.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant com+man+der
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank in certain navies immediately junior to a com?!mander.
lieutenant general	0.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank in certain armies, air forces, and marine corps immediately junior to a general.
lieutenant governor	1.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant gov+er+nor
	pos	n.
	def	a deputy governor.
lieutenant governor	2.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant gov+er+nor
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an elected official who acts as deputy to a state governor and succeeds him if he dies.
lieutenant governor	3.
	syl	lieu+ten+ant gov+er+nor
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	the representative of the Crown in a province: appointed by the federal government.
life	ety	Old English l*_if; related to Old High German lib, Old Norse l*_if life, body
lives	infl
	head	life
	syl	lives
	pron	<lIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
life	1.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality that distinguishes living beings or organisms from dead ones and from inorganic matter, characterized chiefly by metabolism, growth, and the ability to reproduce and respond to stimuli. Related adj.: {animate}.
life	2.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	the period between birth and death.
life	3.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a living person or being.
	exam	1	to save a life.
life	4.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	the time between birth and the present time.
life	5.a.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	the remainder or extent of one's life.
life	5.b.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a life sentence;
	exam	2	life membership;
	exam	3	life subscription;
	exam	4	life work.
life	6.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of time that something is active or functioning.
	exam	1	the life of a battery.
life	7.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a present condition, state, or mode of existence.
	exam	1	my life is very dull here.
life	8.a.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a biography.
life	8.b.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a life story.
life	9.a.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic state or mode of existence.
	exam	1	town life.
life	9.b.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	life style.
life	10.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum or course of human events and activities.
life	11.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness or high spirits.
	exam	1	full of life.
life	12.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of strength, animation, or vitality.
	exam	1	he was the life of the show.
life	13.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	all living things, taken as a whole.
	exam	1	there is no life on Mars;
	exam	2	plant life.
life	14.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	sparkle, as of wines.
life	15.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	strong or high flavour, as of fresh food.
life	16.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	usage	modifier
	def	drawn or taken from a living model.
	exam	1	life drawing;
	exam	2	a life mask.
life	17.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for {lifetime}.
life	18.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain games
	def	one of a number of opportunities of participation.
as large as life	19.
	head	life
	syl	as large as life.
	qual	Informal.
	def	real and living.
larger than life	20.
	head	life
	syl	larger than life.
	def	in an exaggerated form.
life	21.a.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	to become animate or conscious.
life	21.b.
	syl	life
	pron	<lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	to be realistically portrayed or represented.
for dear life	22.
	head	life
	syl	for dear life.
	qual	Informal.
	def	urgently or with extreme vigour or desperation.
her	infl
	head	life
	syl	her
for the life of me (him	23.
	head	life
	syl	for the life of me (him
	def	etc.) though trying desperately.
go for your life	24.
	head	life
	syl	go for your life.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an expression of encouragement.
a matter of life and death	25.
	head	life
	syl	a matter of life and death.
	def	a matter of extreme urgency.
not on your life	26.
	head	life
	syl	not on your life.
	qual	Informal.
	def	certainly not.
the life of Riley	27.
	head	life
	syl	the life of Riley.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an easy life.
to the life	28.
	head	life
	syl	to the life.
	usage	of a copy or image
	def	resembling the original exactly.
to save (one's) life	29.
	head	life
	syl	to save (one's) life.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in spite of all considerations or attempts.
	exam	1	he couldn't play football to save his life.
the time of one's life	30.
	head	life
	syl	the time of one's life.
	def	a memorably enjoyable time.
true to life	31.
	head	life
	syl	true to life.
	def	faithful to reality.
life assurance	0.
	syl	life as+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a form of insurance providing for the payment of a specified sum to a named beneficiary on the death of the policyholder. Also called: {life insurance}.
life belt	0.
	syl	life belt
	pos	n.
	def	a ring filled with buoyant material or air, used to keep a person afloat when in danger of drowning.
lifeblood	1.
	syl	life+blood
	pron	<1lIf2bl^d>
	pos	n.
	def	the blood, considered as vital to sustain life.
lifeblood	2.
	syl	life+blood
	pron	<1lIf2bl^d>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential or animating force.
lifeboat	0.
	syl	life+boat
	pron	<1lIf2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat, propelled by oars or a motor, used for rescuing people at sea, escaping from a sinking ship, etc.
life buoy	0.
	syl	life buoy
	pos	n.
	def	any of various kinds of buoyant devices for keeping people afloat in an emergency.
life cycle	0.
	syl	life cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the series of changes occurring in an animal or plant between one development stage and the identical stage in the next generation.
life estate	0.
	syl	life es+tate
	pos	n.
	def	property that may be held only for the extent of the holder's lifetime.
life expectancy	0.
	syl	life ex+pec+tan+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the statistically determined average number of years of life remaining after a specified age. Also called: {expectation of life}.
lifeguard	0.
	syl	life+guard
	pron	<1lIf2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person present at a beach or pool to guard people against the risk of drowning. Also called: {life-saver}.
Life Guards	0.
	syl	Life Guards
	pos	n.
	qual	Britain
	usage	in
	def	a cavalry regiment forming part of the Household Brigade, who wear scarlet jackets and white plumes in their helmets.
life history	1.
	syl	life his+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	the series of changes undergone by an organism between fertilization of the egg and death.
life history	2.
	syl	life his+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	the series of events that make up a person's life.
life instinct	0.
	syl	life in+stinct
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the instinct for reproduction and self-preservation.
life interest	0.
	syl	life in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	def	interest (esp. from property) that is payable to a person during his life but ceases with his death.
life jacket	0.
	syl	life jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable sleeveless jacket worn to keep a person afloat when in danger of drowning.
lifeless	1.
	syl	life+less
	pron	<1lIflis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without life; inanimate; dead.
lifeless	2.
	syl	life+less
	pron	<1lIflis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sustaining living organisms.
lifeless	3.
	syl	life+less
	pron	<1lIflis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no vitality or animation.
lifeless	4.
	syl	life+less
	pron	<1lIflis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconscious.
lifelessly	sub
	head	lifeless
	syl	life+less+ly
	pos	adv.
lifelessness	sub
	head	lifeless
	syl	life+less+ness
	pos	n.
lifelike	0.
	syl	life+like
	pron	<1lIf2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely resembling or representing life.
lifelikeness	sub
	head	lifelike
	syl	life+2like+ness
	pos	n.
lifeline	1.
	syl	life+line
	pron	<1lIf2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line thrown or fired aboard a vessel for hauling in a hawser for a breeches buoy.
lifeline	2.
	syl	life+line
	pron	<1lIf2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any rope or line attached to a vessel or trailed from it for the safety of passengers, crew, swimmers, etc.
lifeline	3.
	syl	life+line
	pron	<1lIf2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line by which a deep-sea diver is raised or lowered.
lifeline	4.
	syl	life+line
	pron	<1lIf2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a vital line of access or communication.
lifelong	0.
	syl	life+long
	pron	<1lIf2loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for or as if for a lifetime.
life mask	0.
	syl	life mask
	pos	n.
	def	a cast taken from the face of a living person, usually using plaster of Paris.
life peer	0.
	syl	life peer
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a peer whose title lapses at his death.
life preserver	1.
	syl	life pre+serv+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a club or bludgeon, esp. one kept for self-defence.
life preserver	2.
	syl	life pre+serv+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a life belt or life jacket.
lifer	0.
	syl	lif+er
	pron	<1lIf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a prisoner sentenced to life imprisonment.
life raft	0.
	syl	life raft
	pos	n.
	def	a raft for emergency use at sea.
life-saver	1.
	syl	life-sav:er
	pos	n.
	def	the saver of a person's life.
life-saver	2.
	syl	life-sav:er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lifeguard}.
life-saver	3.
	syl	life-sav:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that gives help in time of need.
life-saving	sub
	head	life-saver
	syl	life-2sav:ing
	pos	adj. n.
life science	0.
	syl	life sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the branches of science concerned with the structure and behaviour of living organisms, such as biology, botany, zoology, physiology, or biochemistry. Compare {physical science}. See also {social science}.
life-sized	alt
	head	life-size
	or	life-size
	syl	life-sized
	pos	adj.
life-size	0.
	or	life-sized
	syl	life-size
	pos	adj.
	def	representing actual size.
life space	0.
	syl	life space
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a spatial representation of all the forces that control a person's behaviour.
life span	0.
	syl	life span
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which a human being, animal, machine, etc., may be expected to live or function under normal conditions.
life style	0.
	syl	life style
	pos	n.
	def	the particular attitudes, beliefs, habits, or behaviour associated with an individual or group.
life-support system	0.
	syl	life-sup:port sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	all the equipment collectively required to sustain human life in an unnatural environment, such as in space or below the sea.
life table	0.
	syl	life ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mortality table}.
lifetime	1.a.
	syl	life+time
	pron	<1lIf2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of time a person or animal is alive.
lifetime	1.b.
	syl	life+time
	pron	<1lIf2tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lifetime supply.
lifetime	2.
	syl	life+time
	pron	<1lIf2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of time that something functions, is useful, etc..
lifetime	3.
	syl	life+time
	pron	<1lIf2tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the average time of existence of an unstable or reactive entity, such as a nucleus or elementary particle, etc.; mean life.
Liffey	0.
	syl	Lif+fey
	pron	<1lifi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Ireland, rising in the Wicklow Mountains and flowing west, then northeast through Dublin into Dublin Bay. Length: 80 km (50 miles).
lift	ety	C13: from Scandinavian; related to Old Norse lypta, Old English lyft sky; compare #7loft 
lift	1.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise or cause to rise upwards from the ground or another support to a higher place.
	exam	1	to lift a sack.
lift	2.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move upwards.
	exam	1	to lift one's eyes.
lift	3.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take hold of in order to carry or remove.
	exam	1	to lift something down from a shelf.
lift	4.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise in status, spirituality, estimation, etc..
	exam	1	his position lifted him from the common crowd.
lift	5.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revoke or rescind.
	exam	1	to lift tax restrictions.
lift	6.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become audible or louder.
	exam	1	to lift one's voice in song.
lift	7.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (plants or underground crops) out of the ground for trans?!planting or harvesting.
lift	8.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disappear by lifting or as if by lifting.
	exam	1	the fog lifted.
lift	9.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transport in a vehicle.
lift	10.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take unlawfully or dishonourably; steal.
lift	11.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform a face-lift on.
lift	12.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to pay off (a mortgage, etc.).
lift	13.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of lifting.
lift	14.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or force available or used for lifting.
lift	15.a.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a platform, compartment, or cage raised or lowered in a vertical shaft to transport persons or goods in a building. U.S. word: {elevator}.
lift	15.b.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	See {chair lift, ski lift}.
lift	16.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance or degree to which something is lifted.
lift	17.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	a ride in a car or other vehicle.
lift	18.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	a rise in the height of the ground.
lift	19.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	an elevation of the spirits or temperament.
lift	20.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the force required to lift an object.
lift	21.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of the heel of a shoe, etc., or a detachable pad inside the shoe to give the wearer added height.
lift	22.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	aid; help.
lift	23.a.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the thickness of ore extracted in one operation.
lift	23.b.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of pumps used in a mine.
lift	24.a.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the component of the aerodynamic forces acting on an aerofoil, etc., at right angles to the airflow and opposing gravity.
lift	24.b.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	the upward force exerted by the gas in a balloon, airship, etc.
lift	25.
	syl	lift
	pron	<lift>
	pos	n.
	def	See { {airlift} (sense 1).}
liftable	sub
	head	lift
	syl	lift+a:ble
	pos	adj.
lifter	sub
	head	lift
	syl	lift+er
	pos	n.
liftman	alt
	head	liftboy
	or	liftboy
	syl	lift+man
	pos	n.
liftboys	infl
	head	liftboy
	or	liftmen
	syl	lift+boys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liftmen	infl
	head	liftboy
	or	liftboys
	syl	lift+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liftboy	0.
	or	liftman
	syl	lift+boy
	pron	<1lift2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates a lift, esp. in large public or commercial buildings and hotels.
lifting body	0.
	syl	lift+ing bod:y
	pos	n.
	def	a wingless aircraft or spacecraft that derives its aerodynamic lift from the shape of its body.
liftoff	1.
	syl	lift+off
	pron	<1lift2of>
	pos	n.
	def	the initial movement or ascent of a rocket from its launching pad.
liftoff	2.
	syl	lift+off
	pron	<1lift2of>
	pos	n.
	def	the instant at which this occurs.
lift off	infl
	head	liftoff
	syl	lift off.
	pos	vb.
liftoff	3.
	syl	lift+off
	pron	<1lift2of>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a rocket
	def	to leave its launching pad.
lift pump	0.
	syl	lift pump
	pos	n.
	def	a pump that raises a fluid to a higher level. It usually consists of a piston and vertical cylinder with flap or ball valves in both piston and cylinder base. Compare: {force pump}.
ligament	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin lig*_amentum, from Latin (in the sense: bandage), from lig*_are to bind
ligament	1.
	syl	lig:a+ment
	pron	<1lig*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any one of the bands or sheets of tough fibrous connective tissue that restrict movement in joints, connect various bones or cartilages, support muscles, etc.
ligament	2.
	syl	lig:a+ment
	pron	<1lig*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any physical or abstract connection or bond.
ligamental	infl
	head	ligamentous
	or	ligamentary
	syl	lig:a+men+tal
	pos	adj.
ligamentary	infl
	head	ligamentous
	or	ligamental
	syl	lig:a+men+ta+ry
	pos	adj.
ligamentous	0.
	syl	lig:a+men+tous
	pron	<2lig*1ment*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or shaped like a ligament.
ligan	0.
	syl	li+gan
	pron	<1lIg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lagan}.
ligand	ety	C20: from Latin ligandum, gerund of lig*_are to bind
ligand	0.
	syl	lig+and
	pron	<1lig*nd>, <1lI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an atom, molecule, radical, or ion forming a complex with a central atom.
ligate	ety	C16: from Latin lig*_atus, from lig*_are to bind
ligate	0.
	syl	li+gate
	pron	<1lIgAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tie up or constrict (something) with a ligature.
ligation	sub
	head	ligate
	syl	li+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
ligative	sub
	head	ligate
	syl	lig:a+tive
	pron	<1lig*tiv>
	pos	adj.
ligature	ety	C14: from Late Latin lig*_at*_ura, ultimately from Latin lig*_are to bind
ligature	1.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of binding or tying up.
ligature	2.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to bind.
ligature	3.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a link, bond, or tie.
ligature	4.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a thread or wire for tying around a vessel, duct, etc., as for constricting the flow of blood to a part.
ligature	5.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a character of two or more joined letters, such as , , ##, ##, usually cast on the same piece of type.
ligature	6.a.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slur or the group of notes connected by it.
ligature	6.b.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in plainsong notation
	def	a symbol indicating two or more notes grouped together.
ligature	7.
	syl	lig:a+ture
	pron	<1lig*C*>, <-2Cu*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind with a ligature; ligate.
liger	0.
	syl	li+ger
	pron	<1lIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the hybrid offspring of a female tiger and a male lion.
Gyorgy	infl
	head	Ligeti
	syl	Gy*"orgy
	pos	n.
Ligeti	0.
	syl	Li:ge:ti
	pron	Hungarian <1ligeti>
	pos	n.
	usage	dj$ordj). born 1923, Hungarian composer, resident in Vienna. His works, noted for their experimentalism, include; Atmospheres 1961
	def	for orchestra, (1962) for organ, and a requiem mass (1965).
light	ety	Old English l*_eoht; related to Old High German lioht, Gothic liuhath, Latin lux  &- #!light+ish adj. &- #!light+less adj.
light	H1.1.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the medium of illumination that makes sight possible.
light	H1.2.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {visible radiation}. electromagnetic radiation that is capable of causing a visual sensation and has wavelengths from about 380 to about 780 nanometres.
light	H1.3.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength outside this range, esp. ultraviolet radiation.
	exam	1	ultraviolet light.
light	H1.4.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation experienced when electromagnetic radiation within the visible spectrum falls on the retina of the eye.
light	H1.5.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that illuminates, such as a lamp or candle.
light	H1.6.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {traffic light}.
light	H1.7.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular quality or type of light.
	exam	1	a good light for reading.
light	H1.8.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	illumination from the sun during the day; daylight.
light	H1.8.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the time this appears; daybreak; dawn.
light	H1.9.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that allows the entrance of light, such as a window or compartment of a window.
light	H1.10.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being visible or known (esp. in the phrases {bring} {come to light}).
light	H1.11.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an aspect or view.
	exam	1	he saw it in a different light.
light	H1.12.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	mental understanding or spiritual insight.
light	H1.13.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered to be an authority or leader.
light	H1.14.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	brightness of countenance, esp. a sparkle in the eyes.
light	H1.15.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of igniting or kindling something, such as a cigarette.
light	H1.15.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that ignites or kindles, esp. in a specified manner, such as a spark or flame.
light	H1.15.c.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	something used for igniting or kindling, such as a match.
light	H1.16.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {lighthouse}.
light	H1.17.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the effect of illumination on objects or scenes, as created in a picture.
light	H1.17.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of brightness in a picture, as opposed to shade.
light	H1.18.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic or archaic word for {eyesight}.
light	H1.19.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the answer to a clue in a crossword.
in (the) light of	20.
	head	light
	syl	in (the) light of.
	def	in view of; taking into account; considering.
out like a light	21.
	head	light
	syl	out like a light.
	def	quickly asleep or unconscious.
light	H1.22.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to come into being.
light	H1.22.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to come to public notice.
light	H1.22.c.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to acquire insight, esp. concerning something one has previously opposed.
shed	23.
	head	light
	or	throw light on
	syl	shed
	def	to clarify or supply additional information on.
light	H1.24.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to stand so as to obscure a person's vision.
light	H1.24.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	to impede a person's progress or success.
light	H1.25.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ignite something, esp. a match, by friction.
light	H1.25.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an exclamation of surprise.
light	H1.26.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of light; well-lighted.
light	H1.27.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	reflecting or transmitting a large amount of light.
	exam	1	light yellow.
light	H1.28.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to or denoting an (l) pro?!nounced with front vowel resonance; clear.
	exam	1	the French @6l@9 is much lighter than that of English.
lights	infl
	head	light
	syl	lights
	pos	vb.
lighting	infl
	head	light
	syl	light+ing
	pos	vb.
lighted	infl
	head	light
	or	lit
	syl	light+ed
	pos	vb.
lit	infl
	head	light
	or	lighted
	syl	lit.
	pos	vb.
light	H1.29.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ignite or cause to ignite.
light	H1.30.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to illuminate or cause to illuminate.
light	H1.31.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become cheerful or animated.
light	H1.32.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide or lead by light. {~} See also {light up}.
light	ety	Old English l*_eoht; related to Dutch licht, Gothic leihts  &- #!light+ish adj. &- #!light+ly adj. &- #!light+ness n.
light	H2.1.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not heavy; weighing relatively little.
light	H2.2.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having relatively low density.
	exam	1	magnesium is a light metal.
light	H2.3.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sufficient weight; not agreeing with standard or official weights.
light	H2.4.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not great in degree, intensity, or number.
	exam	1	light rain;
	exam	2	a light eater.
light	H2.5.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without burdens, difficulties, or problems; easily borne or done.
	exam	1	a light heart;
	exam	2	light work.
light	H2.6.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	graceful, agile, or deft.
	exam	1	light fingers.
light	H2.7.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not bulky or clumsy.
light	H2.8.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not serious or profound; entertaining.
	exam	1	light verse.
light	H2.9.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without importance or consequence; insignificant.
	exam	1	no light matter.
light	H2.10.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous or capricious.
light	H2.11.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	loose in morals.
light	H2.12.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dizzy or unclear.
	exam	1	a light head.
light	H2.13.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bread, cake, etc.
	def	spongy or well leavened.
light	H2.14.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily digested.
	exam	1	a light meal.
light	H2.15.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively low in alcoholic content.
	exam	1	a light wine.
light	H2.16.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a soil
	def	having a crumbly texture.
light	H2.17.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to carry light loads.
light	H2.17.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not loaded.
light	H2.18.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying light arms or equipment.
	exam	1	light infantry.
light	H2.19.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an industry
	def	engaged in the production of small consumer goods using light machinery. Compare { {heavy} (sense 10).}
light	H2.20.a.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bid
	def	made on insufficient values.
light	H2.20.b.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a player
	def	having failed to take sufficient tricks to make his contract.
light	H2.21.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics, prosody. of a syllable, vowel, etc.
	def	unaccented or weakly stressed; short. Compare { {heavy} (sense 13).} See { {light} %1 (sense 28).}
light	H2.22.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the least of three levels of stress in an utterance, in such languages as English.
light on	23.
	head	light
	syl	light on.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	lacking a sufficient quantity of (something).
make light of	24.
	head	light
	syl	make light of.
	def	to treat as insig?!nificant or trifling.
light	H2.25.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	a less common word for {lightly}.
light	H2.26.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	with little equipment, baggage, etc..
	exam	1	to travel light.
lights	infl
	head	light
	syl	lights
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lighting	infl
	head	light
	syl	light+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lighted	infl
	head	light
	or	lit
	syl	light+ed
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lit	infl
	head	light
	or	lighted
	syl	lit.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
light	H2.27.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of birds
	def	to settle or land after flight.
light	H2.28.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to get down from a horse, vehicle, etc.
light	H2.29.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to come upon unexpectedly.
light	H2.30.
	syl	light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to strike or fall on.
	exam	1	the choice lighted on me.
Light	1.
	syl	Light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	God regarded as a source of illuminating grace and strength.
Light	2.
	syl	Light
	pron	<lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Quakerism.
	def	short for {Inner Light}.
light air	0.
	syl	light air
	pos	n.
	def	very light air movement of force one on the Beaufort scale.
light breeze	0.
	syl	light breeze
	pos	n.
	def	a very light wind of force two on the Beaufort scale.
light bulb	0.
	syl	light bulb
	pos	n.
	def	a glass bulb containing a gas, such as argon or nitrogen, at low pressure and enclosing a thin metal filament that emits light when an electric current is passed through it. Sometimes shortened to {bulb}.
lighten	H1.1.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or make light.
lighten	H1.2.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shine; glow.
lighten	H1.3.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of lightning
	def	to flash.
lighten	H1.4.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cause to flash.
lighten	H1.5.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {enlighten}.
lighten	H2.1.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less heavy.
lighten	H2.2.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less burdensome or oppressive; mitigate.
lighten	H2.3.
	syl	light+en
	pron	<1lItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become more cheerful or lively.
light engine	0.
	syl	light en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a railway locomotive in motion without drawing any carriages or wagons. U.S. equivalent: {wildcat}.
lighter	H1.1.
	syl	light+er
	pron	<1lIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small portable device for providing a naked flame or red-hot filament to light cigarettes, etc.
lighter	H1.2.
	syl	light+er
	pron	<1lIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ignites something.
lighter	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch; compare C16 Dutch lichter 
lighter	H2.0.
	syl	light+er
	pron	<1lIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat-bottomed barge used for transporting cargo, esp. in loading or unloading a ship.
lighterage	1.
	syl	light+er+age
	pron	<1lIt*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the conveyance or loading and unloading of cargo by means of a lighter.
lighterage	2.
	syl	light+er+age
	pron	<1lIt*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge for this service.
(lighter-than-air	infl
	head	lighter than air
	syl	(lighter-than-air
	pos	adj.
lighter than air	0.
	syl	light+er than air
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
lighter than air	1.
	syl	light+er than air
	pos	adj.
	def	having a lower density than that of air.
lighter than air	2.
	syl	light+er than air
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an aircraft, such as a balloon or airship, that depends on buoyancy for support in the air.
light face	1.
	syl	light face
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a weight of type characterized by light thin lines. Compare {bold face}.
light face	2.
	syl	light face
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of type
	def	having this weight.
light-fast	0.
	syl	light-fast
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dye or dyed article
	def	unaffected by light.
light-fingered	0.
	syl	light-fin:gered
	pos	adj.
	def	having nimble or agile fingers, esp. for thieving or picking pockets.
light-fingeredness	sub
	head	light-fingered
	syl	light-1fin:gered+ness
	pos	n.
light flyweight	0.a.
	syl	light fly+weight
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing not more than 48 kg (106 pounds).
light flyweight	0.b.
	syl	light fly+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a light-flyweight fight.
light-footed	0.
	syl	light-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a light or nimble tread.
light-footedly	sub
	head	light-footed
	syl	light-1foot:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
light-footedness	sub
	head	light-footed
	syl	light-1foot:ed+ness
	pos	n.
light-headed	1.
	syl	light-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous in disposition or behaviour.
light-headed	2.
	syl	light-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	giddy; feeling faint or slightly delirious.
light-headedly	sub
	head	light-headed
	syl	light-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
light-headedness	sub
	head	light-headed
	syl	light-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
light-hearted	0.
	syl	light-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerful or carefree in mood or disposition.
light-heartedly	sub
	head	light-hearted
	syl	light-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
light-heartedness	sub
	head	light-hearted
	syl	light-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
light heavyweight	1.
	syl	light heav:y+weight
	pos	n.
	def	Also (in Brit.): {cruiserweight}.
light heavyweight	1.a.
	syl	light heav:y+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 160-175 pounds (72.5-79.5 kg).
light heavyweight	1.b.
	syl	light heav:y+weight
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 75-81 kg (165-179 pounds).
light heavyweight	1.c.
	syl	light heav:y+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a light-heavyweight bout.
light heavyweight	2.
	syl	light heav:y+weight
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 192-214 pounds (87-97 kg)).
light horse	0.
	syl	light horse
	pos	n.
	def	lightly armed and highly mobile cavalry.
light-horseman	sub
	head	light horse
	syl	light-1horse:man
	pos	n.
lighthouse	0.
	syl	light+house
	pron	<1lIt2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed structure in the form of a tower equipped with a light visible to mariners for warning them of obstructions, for marking harbour entrances, etc.
lighting	1.
	syl	light+ing
	pron	<1lItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or quality of illumination or ignition.
lighting	2.
	syl	light+ing
	pron	<1lItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the apparatus for supplying artificial light effects to a stage, film, or television set.
lighting	3.
	syl	light+ing
	pron	<1lItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the distribution of light on an object or figure, as in painting, photography, etc.
lighting-up time	0.
	syl	light:ing-up time
	pos	n.
	def	the time when vehicles are required by law to have their lights switched on.
light into	0.
	syl	light in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to assail physically or verbally.
light meter	0.
	syl	light me+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {exposure meter}.
light middleweight	0.a.
	syl	light mid:dle+weight
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 67-71 kg (148-157).
light middleweight	0.b.
	syl	light mid:dle+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a light-middleweight bout.
	def	Compare {junior middleweight}.
light music	0.
	syl	light mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music for popular entertainment.
lightness	0.
	syl	light+ness
	pron	<1lItnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribute of an object or colour that enables an observer to judge the extent to which the object or colour reflects or transmits incident light. See also {colour}.
lightning	ety	C14: variant of lightening 
lightning	1.
	syl	light+ning
	pron	<1lItniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a flash of light in the sky, occurring during a thunderstorm and caused by a discharge of electricity, either between clouds or between a cloud and the earth.
lightning	2.
	syl	light+ning
	pron	<1lItniG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	fast and sudden.
	exam	1	a lightning raid.
lightning arrester	0.
	syl	light+ning ar+rest+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device that protects electrical equipment, such as an aerial, from an excessive voltage result?!ing from a lightning discharge or other accidental electric surge, by discharging it to earth.
lightning bug	0.
	syl	light+ning bug
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {firefly}.
lightning conductorod	alt
	head	lightning conductor
	or	lightning conductor
	syl	light+ning con+duc+torod
	pos	n.
lightning conductor	0.
	or	lightning conductorod
	syl	light+ning con+duc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a metal strip terminating in a series of sharp points, attached to the highest part of a building, etc., to provide a safe path to earth for lightning discharges.
light opera	0.
	syl	light op+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {operetta}.
light out	0.
	syl	light out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to depart quickly, as if being chased.
light pen	0.
	syl	light pen
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a penlike photoelectric device capable of making lines or marks on the screen of a visual display unit.
light reaction	0.
	syl	light re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the stage of photosynthesis during which light energy is absorbed by chlorophyll and transformed into chemical energy stored in ATP. Compare {dark reaction}.
lights	H1.0.
	syl	lights
	pron	<lIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a person's ideas, knowledge, or understanding.
	exam	1	he did it according to his lights.
lights	ety	C13: plural noun use of #7light %2#7, referring to the light weight of the lungs
lights	H2.0.
	syl	lights
	pron	<lIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the lungs, esp. of sheep, bullocks, and pigs, used for feeding pets and occasionally in human food.
lightship	0.
	syl	light+ship
	pron	<1lIt2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship equipped as a lighthouse and moored where a fixed structure would prove impracticable.
light show	0.
	syl	light show
	pos	n.
	def	a kaleidoscopic display of moving lights, etc., projected onto a screen, esp. during pop concerts.
lightsome	H1.1.
	syl	light+some
	pron	<1lIts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	lighthearted or gay.
lightsome	H1.2.
	syl	light+some
	pron	<1lIts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	airy or buoyant.
lightsome	H1.3.
	syl	light+some
	pron	<1lIts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	not serious; frivolous. &- {#!light+some+ly} &- {#!light+some+ness}
lightsome	H2.1.
	syl	light+some
	pron	<1lIts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	producing or reflecting light.
lightsome	H2.2.
	syl	light+some
	pron	<1lIts*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	full of or flooded with light.
lights out	1.
	syl	lights out
	pos	n.
	def	the time when those resident at an institution, such as soldiers in barracks or children at a boarding school, are expected to retire to bed.
lights out	2.
	syl	lights out
	pos	n.
	def	a fanfare or other signal indicating or signifying this.
light up	1.
	syl	light up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to light a cigarette, pipe, etc.
light up	2.
	syl	light up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to illuminate or cause to illuminate.
light up	3.
	syl	light up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become cheerful or animated.
lightweight	1.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a relatively light weight.
lightweight	2.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not serious; trivial.
lightweight	3.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal of a relatively light weight.
lightweight	4.a.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 130-135 pounds (59-61 kg).
lightweight	4.b.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 57-60 kg (126-132 pounds).
lightweight	4.c.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the lightweight contender.
lightweight	5.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 115-126 pounds (52-57 kg)).
lightweight	6.
	syl	light+weight
	pron	<1lIt2wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an incompetent and unimportant person.
light welterweight	0.a.
	syl	light wel+ter+weight
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 60-63.5 kg (132-140 pounds).
light welterweight	0.b.
	syl	light wel+ter+weight
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; the light welterweight champion.
	def	Compare {junior welterweight}.
light year	0.
	syl	light year
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of distance used in astronomy, equal to the distance travelled by light in one mean solar year, i.e. 9.4607#M10%1%5 metres or 5.8784#M10%1%2 miles.
lignaloes	ety	C14 ligne aloes, from Medieval Latin lignum alo*_es wood of the aloe
lignaloes	0.
	syl	lign+al+oes
	pron	<lI1n@l*uz>, <lig->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for { {eaglewood} (sense 2).}
ligneous	ety	C17: from Latin ligneus, from lignum wood
ligneous	0.
	syl	lig+ne+ous
	pron	<1ligni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling wood.
ligni-	ety	from Latin lignum wood
ligno-	infl
	head	ligni-
	syl	lig:no-
ligniform	0.
	syl	lig+ni+form
	pron	<1ligni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the appearance of wood.
lignifies	infl
	head	lignify
	syl	lig+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
lignifying	infl
	head	lignify
	syl	lig+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
lignified	infl
	head	lignify
	syl	lig+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
lignify	0.
	syl	lig+ni+fy
	pron	<1ligni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Botany.
	def	to make or become woody as a result of the deposition of lignin in the cell walls.
lignification	sub
	head	lignify
	syl	lig+ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
lignin	0.
	syl	lig+nin
	pron	<1lignin>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex polymer occurring in certain plant cell walls making the plant rigid.
lignite	0.
	syl	lig+nite
	pron	<1lignIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown carbonaceous sedimentary rock with woody texture that consists of accumulated layers of partially decomposed vegetation deposited in the late Cretaceous period: used as a fuel. Fixed carbon content: 46-60 per cent; calorific value: 1.28#M10%7 to 1.93#M10%7 J/kg (5500 to 8300 Btu/lb). Also called: {brown coal}.
lignitic	sub
	head	lignite
	syl	lig+nit+ic
	pron	<lig1nitik>
	pos	adj.
lignocaine	0.
	syl	lig+no+caine
	pron	<1lign*2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful local anaesthetic administered by injection, or topically to mucous membranes. Formula: C\1\4H\2\2N\2O.HCl.H\2O. U.S. name: {lidocaine}.
lignocellulose	0.
	syl	lig+no+cel+lu+lose
	pron	<2lign*u1selju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound of lignin and cellulose that occurs in the walls of xylem cells in woody tissue.
lignum vitae	ety	New Latin, from Late Latin, literally: wood of life
lignum vitae	1.
	syl	lig+num vi+tae
	pron	<1lign*m> <1vIti>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two zygophyllaceous tropical American trees, or having blue or purple flowers.
lignum vitae	2.
	syl	lig+num vi+tae
	pron	<1lign*m> <1vIti>
	pos	n.
	def	the heavy resinous wood of either of these trees, which is used in machine bearings, casters, etc.: formerly thought to have medicinal properties.
lignum vitae	xref
	syl	lig+num vi+tae
	pron	<1lign*m> <1vIti>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {guaiacum}.
ligroin	ety	origin unknown
ligroin	0.
	syl	lig+ro+in
	pron	<1ligr*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	a volatile fraction of petroleum containing aliphatic hydrocarbons of the paraffin series. It has an approximate boiling point range of 70?%-130?%C and is used as a solvent.
ligula	ety	C18: New Latin; see #7ligule 
ligulae	infl
	head	ligula
	or	ligulas
	syl	lig:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ligulas	infl
	head	ligula
	or	ligulae
	syl	lig:u+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ligula	1.
	syl	lig:u+la
	pron	<1ligjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	the terminal part of the labium of an insect consisting of paired lobes.
ligula	2.
	syl	lig:u+la
	pron	<1ligjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ligule}.
ligular	sub
	head	ligula
	syl	lig:u+lar
	pos	adj.
liguloid	sub
	head	ligula
	syl	lig:u+2loid
	pos	adj.
ligulate	1.
	syl	lig:u+late
	pron	<1ligjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of a strap.
ligulate	2.
	syl	lig:u+late
	pron	<1ligjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or having a ligule or ligula.
ligule	ety	C19: via French, from Latin ligula strap, variant of lingula, from lingua tongue
ligula	alt
	head	ligule
	or	ligule
	syl	lig:u+la
	pos	n.
ligule	1.
	or	ligula
	syl	lig+ule
	pron	<1ligju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap-shaped membranous outgrowth at the junction between the leaf blade and sheath in many grasses.
ligule	2.
	or	ligula
	syl	lig+ule
	pron	<1ligju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap-shaped corolla, such as that of the ray flower in the daisy.
ligure	ety	C14: from Late Latin lig*_urius, from Late Greek ligurion 
ligure	0.
	syl	lig+ure
	pron	<1ligju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	any of the 12 precious stones used in the breastplates of high priests.
Liguria	0.
	syl	Li+gu+ri:a
	pron	<li1gju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW Italy, on the {Ligurian Sea} (an arm of the Mediterranean): the third smallest of the regions of Italy. Pop.: 1848539 (1971). Area: 5410 sq. km (2089 sq. miles).
Ligurian	sub
	head	Liguria
	syl	Li+1gu+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
likeable	alt
	head	likable
	or	likable
	syl	like+a:ble
	pron	<1lIk*bL>
	pos	adj.
likable	0.
	or	likeable
	syl	lik+a:ble
	pron	<1lIk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to like; pleasing.
likableness	sub
	head	likable
	or	likeableness
	syl	lik+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
likeableness	sub
	head	likable
	or	likableness
	syl	like+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
Likasi	0.
	syl	Li+ka+si
	pron	<li1ka:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Za*"ire, in Shaba province: a centre of copper and cobalt production. Pop.: 146394 (1969 est.). Former name: {Jadotville}.
like	ety	shortened from Old English gel*_ic; compare Old Norse gl*_ikr and l*_ikr like
like	H1.1.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	similar; resembling.
like	H1.2.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	prep.
	def	similar to; similarly to; in the manner of.
	exam	1	acting like a maniac;
	exam	2	he's so like his father.
like	H1.3.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	prep.
	def	used correlatively to express similarity in certain proverbs.
	exam	1	like mother, like daughter.
like	H1.4.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	prep.
	def	such as.
	exam	1	there are lots of ways you might amuse yourself&-like taking a long walk, for instance.
like	H1.5.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	adv.
	def	a dialect word for {likely}.
like	H1.6.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	as it were: often used as a parenthetic filler.
	exam	1	there was this policeman just staring at us, like.
like	H1.7.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	as though; as if.
	exam	1	you look like you've just seen a ghost.
like	H1.8.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	conj.
	def	in the same way as; in the same way that.
	exam	1	she doesn't dance like you do.
the like	9.
	head	like
	syl	the like.
	def	similar things.
	exam	1	dogs, foxes, and the like.
the likes	10.
	head	like
	or	like of
	syl	the likes
	def	people or things similar to (someone or something specified).
	exam	1	we don't want the likes of you around here.
like	ety	Old English l*_ician; related to Old Norse l*_ika, Dutch lijken 
like	H2.1.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find (something) enjoyable or agreeable or find it enjoyable or agreeable (to do something).
	exam	1	he likes boxing;
	exam	2	he likes to hear music.
like	H2.2.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be fond of.
like	H2.3.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prefer or wish (to do something).
	exam	1	we would like you to go.
like	H2.4.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel towards; consider; regard.
	exam	1	how did she like it??
like	H2.5.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel disposed or inclined; choose; wish.
like	H2.6.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to please; agree with.
	exam	1	it likes me not to go.
like	H2.7.
	syl	like
	pron	<lIk>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a favourable feeling, desire, preference, etc. (esp. in the phrase {likes and dislikes) }.
-like	ety	from #7like %1 (prep.)
-like	0.
	syl	-like
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-like	1.
	syl	-like
	def	resembling or similar to.
	exam	1	lifelike;
	exam	2	springlike.
-like	2.
	syl	-like
	def	having the characteristics of.
	exam	1	childlike;
	exam	2	ladylike.
likeliness	alt
	head	likelihood
	or	likelihood
	syl	like+li+ness
	pos	n.
likelihood	1.
	or	likeliness
	syl	like+li+hood
	pron	<1lIkli2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being likely or probable; probability.
likelihood	2.
	or	likeliness
	syl	like+li+hood
	pron	<1lIkli2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is probable.
likely	ety	C14: from Old Norse l*_ikligr 
likely	1.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by an infinitive
	def	tending or inclined; apt.
	exam	1	likely to rain.
likely	2.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	probable.
	exam	1	a likely result.
likely	3.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	believable or feasible; plausible.
likely	4.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate for a purpose or activity.
likely	5.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having good possibilities of success.
	exam	1	a likely candidate.
likely	6.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly U.S.
	def	attractive, agreeable, or enjoyable.
	exam	1	her likely ways won her many friends.
likely	7.
	syl	like+ly
	pron	<1lIkli>
	pos	adv.
	def	probably or presumably.
like-minded	0.
	syl	like-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	agreeing in opinions, goals, etc.
like-mindedly	sub
	head	like-minded
	syl	like-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
like-mindedness	sub
	head	like-minded
	syl	like-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
liken	ety	C14: from #7like %1 (adj.)
liken	0.
	syl	lik+en
	pron	<1lIk*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to see or represent as the same or similar; compare.
likeness	1.
	syl	like+ness
	pron	<1lIknis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being alike; similarity.
likeness	2.
	syl	like+ness
	pron	<1lIknis>
	pos	n.
	def	a painted, carved, moulded, or graphic image of a person or thing.
likeness	3.
	syl	like+ness
	pron	<1lIknis>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitative appearance; semblance.
likewise	1.
	syl	like+wise
	pron	<1lIk2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in addition; moreover; also.
likewise	2.
	syl	like+wise
	pron	<1lIk2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in like manner; similarly.
liking	1.
	syl	lik+ing
	pron	<1lIkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling of a person who likes; fondness.
liking	2.
	syl	lik+ing
	pron	<1lIkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a preference, inclination, or pleasure.
likuta	ety	C20: from Congolese
makuta	infl
	head	likuta
	syl	ma+ku+ta
	pron	<ma:1ku:ta:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
likuta	0.
	syl	li+ku+ta
	pron	<lE1ku:ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin of Za*"ire worth one hundredth of a zaire.
lilac	ety	C17: via French from Spanish, from Arabic l*_ilak, changed from Persian n*_ilak bluish, from n*_il blue
lilac	1.
	syl	li+lac
	pron	<1lIl*k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {syringa}. any of various Eurasian oleaceous shrubs or small trees of the genus esp. ({common lilac}) which has large sprays of purple or white fragrant flowers.
French lilac	2.
	head	lilac
	syl	French lilac.
	def	another name for { {goat's-rue} (sense 1).}
lilac	3.a.
	syl	li+lac
	pron	<1lIl*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a light or moderate purple colour, sometimes with a bluish or reddish tinge.
lilac	3.b.
	syl	li+lac
	pron	<1lIl*k>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a lilac carpet.
John	infl
	head	Lilburne
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Lilburne	0.
	syl	Lil:burne
	pron	<1lil2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	??1614-57, English Puritan pamphleteer and leader of the Levellers, a radical group prominent during the Civil War.
liliaceous	ety	C18: from Late Latin l*_ili*_aceus, from l*_ilium lily
liliaceous	0.
	syl	lil:i:a+ceous
	pron	<2lili1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants having showy flowers and a bulb or bulblike organ: includes the lily, tulip, bluebell, and onion.
Otto	infl
	head	Lilienthal
	syl	Ot:to
	pron	<1cto>
	pos	n.
Lilienthal	0.
	syl	Li:lien:thal
	pron	German <1lElj*n2ta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	1848-96, German aeronautical engineer, a pioneer of glider design.
Lilith	1.
	syl	Lil:ith
	pron	<1liliT>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Old Testament and in Jewish folklore
	def	a female demon, who attacks children.
Lilith	2.
	syl	Lil:ith
	pron	<1liliT>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Talmudic literature
	def	Adam's first wife.
Lilith	3.
	syl	Lil:ith
	pron	<1liliT>
	pos	n.
	def	a witch notorious in medieval demonology.
Lydia Kamekeha	infl
	head	Liliuokalani
	syl	Lyd:i:a Ka:me:ke:ha
	pron	<2ka:mA1kAha:>
	pos	n.
Liliuokalani	0.
	syl	Li:li:u:o:ka:la:ni
	pron	<lE2lEu*uka:1la:nE>
	pos	n.
	def	1838-1917, queen and last sovereign of the Hawaiian Islands (1891-93).
Lille	0.
	syl	Lille
	qual	French
	def	lil) an industrial city in N France: the medieval capital of Flanders; forms with Roubaix and Tourcoing one of the largest conurbations in France. Pop.: 177218 (1975).
Lille Blt	0.
	syl	Lil+le B:lt
	pron	<1lil*> <1beld>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for the {Little Belt}.
Lilliputian	ety	C18: from Lilliput, an imaginary country of tiny inhabitants in Swift's Gulliver's Travels 
Lilliputian	1.
	syl	Lil+li+pu+ti:an
	pron	<2lili1pju:Si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny person or being.
Lilliputian	2.
	syl	Lil+li+pu+ti:an
	pron	<2lili1pju:Si*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	tiny; very small.
Lilliputian	3.
	syl	Lil+li+pu+ti:an
	pron	<2lili1pju:Si*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	petty or trivial.
lilly-pilly	0.
	syl	lil:ly-pil:ly
	pron	<1lili2pili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tall myrtaceous tree, having dark green leaves, spikes of feathery flowers, and white to purplish edible berries.
Lilos	infl
	head	Lilo
	syl	Li:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lilo	0.
	syl	Li:lo
	pron	<1lI2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of inflatable plastic or rubber mattress.
Lilongwe	0.
	syl	Li+long+we
	pron	<li1loGwi>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Malawi, in the central part west of Lake Malawi. Pop.: 24000 (1974 est.).
lilt	ety	C14 lulten, origin obscure
lilt	1.
	syl	lilt
	pron	<lilt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in music
	def	a jaunty rhythm.
lilt	2.
	syl	lilt
	pron	<lilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a buoyant motion.
lilt	3.
	syl	lilt
	pron	<lilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a melody
	def	to have a lilt.
lilt	4.
	syl	lilt
	pron	<lilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a buoyant manner.
lily	ety	Old English, from Latin l*_ilium; related to Greek leirion lily
lilies	infl
	head	lily
	syl	lil:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lily	1.
	syl	lil:y
	pron	<1lili>
	pos	n.
	def	any liliaceous perennial plant of the N temperate genus such as the Turk's-cap lily and tiger lily, having scaly bulbs and showy typically pendulous flowers.
lily	2.
	syl	lil:y
	pron	<1lili>
	pos	n.
	def	the bulb or flower of any of these plants.
lily	3.
	syl	lil:y
	pron	<1lili>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, such as the water lily, plantain lily, and day lily.
lily-like	sub
	head	lily
	syl	lil:y-2like
	pos	adj.
lily iron	ety	C19: from the shape of its shaft, which resembles lily leaves
lily iron	0.
	syl	lil:y i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a harpoon, the head of which is detachable.
lily-livered	0.
	syl	lil:y-liv:ered
	pos	adj.
	def	cowardly; timid.
lilies of the valley	infl
	head	lily of the valley
	syl	lil:ies of the val+ley.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lily of the valley	0.
	syl	lil:y of the val+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a small liliaceous plant, of Eurasia and North America cultivated as a garden plant, having two long oval leaves and spikes of white bell-shaped flowers.
lily pad	0.
	syl	lil:y pad
	pos	n.
	def	any of the floating leaves of a water lily.
lily-trotter	0.
	syl	lil:y-trot:ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {jacana}.
lily-white	1.
	syl	lil:y-white
	pos	adj.
	def	of a pure white.
	exam	1	lily-white skin.
lily-white	2.
	syl	lil:y-white
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pure; irreproachable.
lily-white	3.a.
	syl	lil:y-white
	pos	adj.
	def	discriminating against Negroes.
	exam	1	a lily-white club.
lily-white	3.b.
	syl	lil:y-white
	pos	adj.
	def	racially segregated.
Lima	0.
	syl	Li:ma
	pron	<1lEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Peru, near the Pacific coast on the R*'imac River: the centre of Spanish colonization in South America; university founded in 1551 (the oldest in South America); an industrial centre with a port at nearby Callao. Pop.: 2833609 (1972).
lima bean	ety	C19: named after Lima, Peru
lima bean	1.
	syl	li:ma bean
	pron	<1lIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of the bean plant, (or native to tropical America but cultivated in the U.S. for its flat pods containing pale green edible seeds.
lima bean	2.
	syl	li:ma bean
	pron	<1lIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of such a plant.
lima bean	xref
	syl	li:ma bean
	pron	<1lIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {butter bean}.
limacine	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin l*_imax, from l*_imus mud
limacine	0.
	syl	lim:a+cine
	pron	<1lim*2sIn>, <-sin>, <1lI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling slugs, esp. those of the genus
limacon	ety	French, literally: snail (so named by Pascal)
limacon	0.
	syl	li+ma+*,con
	pron	<1lim*2son>
	pos	n.
	def	a heart-shaped curve generated by a point lying on a line at a fixed distance from the intersection of the line with a fixed circle, the line rotating about a point on the circumference of the circle.
Limassol	0.
	syl	Li+mas+sol
	pron	<1lim*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Cyprus: trading centre. Pop.: 51500 (1970). Ancient name: {Lemessus}.
limb	ety	Old English lim; related to Old Norse limr 
limb	H1.1.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	an arm or leg, or the analogous part on an animal, such as a wing.
limb	H1.2.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the main branches of a tree.
limb	H1.3.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	a branching or projecting section or member; extension.
limb	H1.4.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing considered to be a member, part, or agent of a larger group or thing.
limb	H1.5.a.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	in a precarious or questionable position.
limb	H1.5.b.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	isolated, esp. because of unpopular opinions.
limb	H1.6.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for {dismember}.
limbed	sub
	head	limb
	syl	limbed
	pos	adj.
limbless	sub
	head	limb
	syl	limb+less
	pos	adj.
limb	ety	C15: from Latin limbus edge
limb	H2.1.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of the apparent disc of the sun, a moon, or a planet.
limb	H2.2.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated arc attached to instruments, such as the sextant, used for measuring angles.
limb	H2.3.a.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	the expanded upper part of a bell-shaped corolla.
limb	H2.3.b.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	the ex?!panded part of a leaf, petal, or sepal.
limb	H2.4.
	syl	limb
	pron	<lim>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two halves of a bow.
limbate	ety	C19: from Late Latin limb*_atus bordered, from #7limbus 
limbate	0.
	syl	lim+bate
	pron	<1limbAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having an edge or border of a different colour from the rest.
	exam	1	limbate flowers.
limbed	0.a.
	syl	limbed
	pron	<limd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having limbs.
limbed	0.b.
	syl	limbed
	pron	<limd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	short-limbed;
	exam	2	strong-limbed.
limber	ety	C16: origin uncertain
limber	H1.1.
	syl	lim+ber
	pron	<1limb*>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being easily bent or flexed; pliant.
limber	H1.2.
	syl	lim+ber
	pron	<1limb*>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to move or bend freely; agile.
limberly	sub
	head	limber
	syl	lim+ber+ly
	pos	adv.
limberness	sub
	head	limber
	syl	lim+ber+ness
	pos	n.
limber	ety	C15 lymour shaft of a gun carriage, origin uncertain
limber	H2.1.
	syl	lim+ber
	pron	<1limb*>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a gun carriage, consisting of an axle, pole, and two wheels, that is attached to the rear of an item of equipment, esp. field artillery.
limber	H2.2.
	syl	lim+ber
	pron	<1limb*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to attach the limber (to a gun, etc.).
limber	ety	C17: probably changed from French lumi*`ere hole (literally: light)
limber	H3.0.
	syl	lim+ber
	pron	<1limb*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	usage	Nautical. in the bilge of a vessel
	def	a fore-and-aft channel through a series of holes in the frames ({limber holes}) where water collects and can be pumped out.
limber up	1.
	syl	lim+ber up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. in sports
	def	to exercise in order to be limber and agile.
limber up	2.
	syl	lim+ber up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make flexible.
limbic system	ety	C19 limbic, from French limbique, from limbe limbus, from New Latin limbus, from Latin: border
limbic system	0.
	syl	lim+bic sys+tem
	pron	<1limbik>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the brain bordering on the corpus callosum: concerned with basic emotion, hunger, and sex.
limbo	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin in limbo on the border (of hell)
limbos	infl
	head	limbo
	syl	lim+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limbo	H1.1.
	syl	lim+bo
	pron	<1limb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the supposed abode of infants dying without baptism and the just who died before Christ.
limbo	H1.2.
	syl	lim+bo
	pron	<1limb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary place for lost, forgotten, or unwanted persons or things.
limbo	H1.3.
	syl	lim+bo
	pron	<1limb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an unknown intermediate place or condition between two extremes.
	exam	1	in limbo.
limbo	H1.4.
	syl	lim+bo
	pron	<1limb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a prison or confinement.
limbo	ety	C20: origin uncertain
limbos	infl
	head	limbo
	syl	lim+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limbo	H2.0.
	syl	lim+bo
	pron	<1limb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian dance in which dancers pass, while leaning backwards, under a bar.
Limbourg	0.
	syl	Lim+bourg
	pron	<l?~e1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Limburg} (sense 3).
Limburg	1.
	syl	Lim+burg
	pron	<1limbR:g>, Dutch <1limbyr$x>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval duchy of W Europe: divided between the Netherlands and Belgium in 1839.
Limburg	2.
	syl	Lim+burg
	pron	<1limbR:g>, Dutch <1limbyr$x>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the SE Netherlands: contains a coalfield and industrial centres. Capital: Maastricht. Pop.: 1030200 (1973 est.). Area: 2253 sq. km (809 sq. miles).
Limburg	3.
	syl	Lim+burg
	pron	<1limbR:g>, Dutch <1limbyr$x>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE Belgium: contains the industrial regions of the Kempen coalfield. Capital: Hassett. Pop.: 685576 (1975 est.). Area: 2422 sq. km (935 sq. miles). French name: {Limbourg}.
Limburger	0.
	syl	Lim+burg+er
	pron	<1limbR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a semihard white cheese of very strong smell and flavour. Also called: {Limburg cheese}.
limbus	ety	C15: from Latin: edge
limbi	infl
	head	limbus
	syl	lim+bi
	pron	<-bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limbus	0.
	syl	lim+bus
	pron	<1limb*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the edge or border of any of various structures or parts.
limbic	sub
	head	limbus
	syl	lim+bic
	pos	adj.
lime	ety	Old English l*_im; related to Icelandic l*_im glue, Latin l*_imus slime
lime	H1.1.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {quicklime, birdlime, slaked lime}.
lime	H1.2.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	any of certain calcium compounds, esp. calcium hydroxide, spread as a dressing on lime-deficient land.
lime	H1.3.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread (twigs, etc.) with birdlime.
lime	H1.4.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread a calcium compound upon (land) to improve plant growth.
lime	H1.5.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch (animals, esp. birds) with or as if with birdlime.
lime	H1.6.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whitewash or cover (a wall, ceiling, etc.) with a mixture of lime and water ({limewash}) .
lime	ety	C17: from French, from Proven*,cal, from Arabic l*_imah 
lime	H2.1.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Asian citrus tree, with stiff sharp spines and small round or oval greenish fruits.
lime	H2.2.a.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, having acid fleshy pulp rich in vitamin C.
lime	H2.2.b.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lime juice.
lime	H2.3.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the flavour of lime fruit.
lime	ety	C17: changed from obsolete line, from Old English lind #7linden 
lime	H3.0.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a European linden tree, planted in many varieties for ornament.
lime	ety	of unknown origin
lime	H4.0.
	syl	lime
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Caribbean slang. of young people
	def	to sit or stand around on the pavement.
limeade	0.
	syl	lime+ade
	pron	<2lIm1Ad>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from sweetened lime juice and plain or carbonated water.
lime burner	0.
	syl	lime burn+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose job it is to burn limestone to make lime.
lime green	0.a.
	syl	lime green
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a moderate greenish-yellow colour.
lime green	0.b.
	syl	lime green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a lime-green dress.
limekiln	0.
	syl	lime+kiln
	pron	<1lIm2kiln>
	pos	n.
	def	a kiln in which calcium carbonate is calcined to produce quicklime.
limelighthe	1.
	head	limelight
	syl	lime+lighthe.
	def	a position of public attention or notice (esp. in the phrase {in the limelight) }.
limelight	2.a.
	syl	lime+light
	pron	<1lIm2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lamp, formerly used in stage lighting, in which light is produced by heating lime to white heat.
limelight	2.b.
	syl	lime+light
	pron	<1lIm2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called {calcium light}. brilliant white light produced in this way.
limelighter	sub
	head	limelight
	syl	lime+2light:er
	pos	n.
limen	ety	C19: from Latin
limens	infl
	head	limen
	or	limina
	syl	li+mens
	pron	<1limin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limina	infl
	head	limen
	or	limens
	syl	lim:i+na
	pron	<1limin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limen	0.
	syl	li+men
	pron	<1lImen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another term for { {threshold} (sense 4).}
lime pit	0.
	syl	lime pit
	pos	n.
	usage	in tanning
	def	a pit containing lime in which hides are placed to remove the hair.
limerick	ety	C19: allegedly from will you come up to Limerick??, a refrain sung between nonsense verses at a party
limerick	0.
	syl	lim+er+ick
	pron	<1lim*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of comic verse consisting of five anapaestic lines of which the first, second, and fifth have three metrical feet and rhyme together and the third and fourth have two metrical feet and rhyme together.
Limerick	1.
	syl	Lim+er+ick
	pron	<1lim*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW Ireland, in N Munster province: consists chiefly of an undulating plain with rich pasture and mountains in the south. County town: Limerick. Pop.: 140459 (1971). Area: 2686 sq. km (1037 sq. miles).
Limerick	2.
	syl	Lim+er+ick
	pron	<1lim*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Ireland, county town of Limerick, at the head of the Shannon estuary. Pop.: 57161 (1971).
limes	ety	from Latin
limites	infl
	head	limes
	syl	lim:i+tes
	pron	<1limi2tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limes	0.
	syl	li+mes
	pron	<1lImEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the fortified boundary of the Roman Empire.
limestone	0.
	syl	lime+stone
	pron	<1lIm2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a sedimentary rock consisting mainly of calcium carbonate, deposited as the calcareous remains of marine animals or chemically precipitated from the sea: used as a building stone and in the manufacture of cement, lime, etc.
limewater	1.
	syl	lime+wa:ter
	pron	<1lIm2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clear colourless solution of calcium hydroxide in water, sometimes used in medicine as an antacid.
limewater	2.
	syl	lime+wa:ter
	pron	<1lIm2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	water that contains dissolved lime or calcium salts, esp. calcium carbonate or calcium sulphate.
limey	ety	abbreviated from C19 lime-juicer, because British sailors were required to drink lime juice as a protection against scurvy
limey	1.
	syl	lim+ey
	pron	<1lImi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a British person.
limey	2.
	syl	lim+ey
	pron	<1lImi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a British sailor or ship.
limey	3.
	syl	lim+ey
	pron	<1lImi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	British.
limicoline	ety	C19: from New Latin Limicolae former name of order, from Latin l*_imus mud+ colere to inhabit
limicoline	0.
	syl	li+mic:o+line
	pron	<lI1mik*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a suborder of birds containing the plovers, sandpipers, snipes, oystercatchers, avocets, etc.
limicolous	0.
	syl	li+mic:o+lous
	pron	<lI1mik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals
	def	living in mud or muddy regions.
liminal	ety	C19: from Latin l*_imen threshold
liminal	0.
	syl	lim:i+nal
	pron	<1liminL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	relating to the point (or threshold) beyond which a sensation becomes too faint to be experienced.
limit	ety	C14: from Latin l*_imes boundary
limit	1.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	the ultimate extent, degree, or amount of something.
	exam	1	the limit of endurance.
limit	2.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the boundary or edge of a specific area.
	exam	1	the city limits.
limit	3.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the area of premises within specific boundaries.
limit	4.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest quantity or amount allowed.
limit	5.a.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	def	a value to which a function f approaches as closely as desired as the independent variable approaches a specified value =a) or approaches infinity.
limit	5.b.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	def	a value to which a sequence approaches arbitrarily close as approaches infinity.
limit	5.c.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	def	the limit of a sequence of partial sums of a convergent infinite series.
	exam	1	the limit of
limit	6.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	one of the two specified values between which a definite integral is evaluated.
the limit	7.
	head	limit
	syl	the limit.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is intolerably exasperating.
off limits	8.
	head	limit
	syl	off limits.
	def	forbidden to military personnel without special permission to enter.
within limits	9.
	head	limit
	syl	within limits.
	def	to a certain or limited extent.
	exam	1	I approve of it within limits.
limit	10.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	def	to restrict or confine, as to area, extent, time, etc.
limit	11.
	syl	lim+it
	pron	<1limit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	to agree, fix, or assign specifically.
limitable	sub
	head	limit
	syl	lim+it+a:ble
	pos	adj.
limitableness	sub
	head	limit
	syl	lim+it+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
limiter	sub
	head	limit
	syl	lim+it+er
	pos	n.
limitless	sub
	head	limit
	syl	lim+it+less
	pos	adj.
limitlessly	sub
	head	limit
	syl	lim+it+less+ly
	pos	adv.
limitlessness	sub
	head	limit
	syl	lim+it+less+ness
	pos	n.
limitarian	0.
	syl	lim:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2limi1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a person who regards salvation as limited to only a part of mankind.
limitary	1.
	syl	lim:i+tar:y
	pron	<1limit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or serving as a limit.
limitary	2.
	syl	lim:i+tar:y
	pron	<1limit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricted or limited.
limitation	1.
	syl	lim:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2limi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that limits a quality or achievement.
limitation	2.
	syl	lim:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2limi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of limiting or the condition of being limited.
limitation	3.
	syl	lim:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2limi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a certain period of time, legally defined, within which an action, claim, etc., must be commenced.
limitation	4.
	syl	lim:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2limi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a restriction upon the duration or extent of an estate.
limited	1.
	syl	lim+it+ed
	pron	<1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a limit; restricted; confined.
limited	2.
	syl	lim+it+ed
	pron	<1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without fullness or scope; narrow.
limited	3.
	syl	lim+it+ed
	pron	<1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of governing powers, sovereignty, etc.
	def	restricted or checked, by or as if by a constitution, laws, or an assembly.
	exam	1	limited government.
limited	4.
	syl	lim+it+ed
	pron	<1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of a train
	def	stopping only at certain stations and having only a set number of cars for passengers.
limited	5.
	syl	lim+it+ed
	pron	<1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. of a business enterprise
	def	owned by shareholders whose liability for the enterprise's debts is restricted.
limited	6.
	syl	lim+it+ed
	pron	<1limitid>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a limited train, bus, etc.
limitedly	sub
	head	limited
	syl	lim+it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
limitedness	sub
	head	limited
	syl	lim+it+ed+ness
	pos	n.
limited company	0.
	syl	lim+it+ed com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a company whose owners enjoy limited liability for the company's debts and losses.
limited edition	0.
	syl	lim+it+ed e:di+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an edition of a book that is limited to a specified number of copies.
limited liability	0.
	syl	lim+it+ed li:a+bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	liability restricted to the unpaid portion (if any) of the par value of the shares of a limited company. It is a feature of share ownership.
limited monarchy	0.
	syl	lim+it+ed mon+ar+chy
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {constitutional monarchy}.
limiter	0.
	syl	lim+it+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic circuit that produces an output signal whose positive or negative amplitude, or both, is limited to some predetermined value above which the peaks become flattened. Also called: {clipper}.
limit man	0.
	syl	lim+it man
	pos	n.
	usage	in a handicap sport or game
	def	the competitor with the maximum handicap.
limit point	0.
	syl	lim+it point
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a point in a topological space such that there is at least one other point of the space in every neighbour?!hood of the given point: 0 1,@2,@1,@4,&e. Also called: {accumulation point}.
limitrophe	ety	C19: via French from Late Latin limitrophus, from limit- #7limit +Greek -trophus supporting; originally referring to borderland that supported frontier troops
limitrophe	0.
	syl	lim:i+trophe
	pron	<1limi2tr*uf>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a country or region
	def	on or near a frontier.
limn	ety	C15: from Old French enluminer to illumine (a manuscript) from Latin inl*_umin*_are to brighten, from l*_umen light
limn	1.
	syl	limn
	pron	<lim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent in drawing or painting.
limn	2.
	syl	limn
	pron	<lim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to describe in words.
limn	3.
	syl	limn
	pron	<lim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {illuminate}.
limner	sub
	head	limn
	syl	lim+ner
	pron	<1limn*>
	pos	n.
limnetic	ety	C20: from Greek limn*_e pool
limnetic	0.
	syl	lim+net+ic
	pron	<lim1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or inhabiting the open water of lakes down to the depth of light penetration.
	exam	1	the limnetic zone.
limnology	ety	C20: from Greek limn*_e lake
limnology	0.
	syl	lim+nol+o:gy
	pron	<lim1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of bodies of fresh water with reference to their plant and animal life, physical properties, geographical features, etc.
limnological	sub
	head	limnology
	or	limnologic
	syl	lim+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2limn*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
limnologic	sub
	head	limnology
	or	limnological
	syl	lim+no+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
limnologically	sub
	head	limnology
	syl	lim+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
limnologist	sub
	head	limnology
	syl	lim+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
L'imnos	0.
	syl	L*'im+nos
	pron	<1limncs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name of {Lemnos}.
Limoges	0.
	syl	Li+moges
	pron	<li1m*uZ>, French <li1mc:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central France, on the Vienne River: a centre of the porcelain industry since the 18th century. Pop.: 147442 (1975).
limonene	ety	C19: from New Latin limonum lemon
limonene	0.
	syl	lim:o+nene
	pron	<1lim*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid optically active terpene with a lemon-like odour, found in lemon, orange, peppermint, and other essential oils and used as a wetting agent and in the manufacture of resins. Formula: C\1\0H\1\6.
limonite	ety	C19: probably from Greek leim*_on, translation of earlier German name, Wiesenerz meadow ore
limonite	0.
	syl	li+mo+nite
	pron	<1lIm*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a common brown, black, or yellow amorphous secondary mineral that consists of hydrated ferric oxides and is a source of iron. Formula: FeO(OH). H\2O.
limonitic	sub
	head	limonite
	syl	li+mo+nit+ic
	pron	<2lIm*1nit?!ik>
	pos	adj.
Limousin	0.
	syl	Li+mou+sin
	pron	French <limu1z*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former province of W central France, in the W part of the Massif Central.
limousine	ety	C20: from French, literally: cloak (originally one worn by shepherds in Limousin) , hence later applied to the car
limousine	1.
	syl	lim+ou+sine
	pron	<1lim*2zEn>, <2lim*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any large and luxurious car, esp. one that has a glass division between the driver and passengers.
limousine	2.
	syl	lim+ou+sine
	pron	<1lim*2zEn>, <2lim*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a former type of car in which the roof covering the rear seats projects over the driver's compartment.
limp	ety	C16: probably a back formation from obsolete limphalt lame, from Old English lemphealt; related to Middle High German limpfen to limp
limp	H1.1.
	syl	limp
	pron	<limp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with an uneven step, esp. with a weak or injured leg.
limp	H1.2.
	syl	limp
	pron	<limp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to advance in a labouring or faltering manner.
limp	H1.3.
	syl	limp
	pron	<limp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an uneven walk or progress.
limper	sub
	head	limp
	syl	limp+er
	pos	n.
limpingly	sub
	head	limp
	syl	limp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
limp	ety	C18: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Icelandic limpa looseness
limp	H2.1.
	syl	limp
	pron	<limp>
	pos	adj.
	def	not firm or stiff.
limp	H2.2.
	syl	limp
	pron	<limp>
	pos	adj.
	def	not energetic or vital.
limp	H2.3.
	syl	limp
	pron	<limp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the binding of a book
	def	not stiffened with boards.
limply	sub
	head	limp
	syl	limp+ly
	pos	adv.
limpness	sub
	head	limp
	syl	limp+ness
	pos	n.
limpet	ety	Old English lempedu, from Latin lepas, from Greek
limpet	1.
	syl	lim+pet
	pron	<1limpit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous marine gastropods, such as ({common limpet}) and (or ({keyhole limpet}) , that have a conical shell and are found clinging to rocks.
limpet	2.
	syl	lim+pet
	pron	<1limpit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar freshwater gastropods, such as ({river limpet}) .
limpet	3.
	syl	lim+pet
	pron	<1limpit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or denoting certain weapons that are attached to their targets by magnetic or adhesive properties and resist removal.
	exam	1	limpet mines.
limpid	ety	C17: from French limpide, from Latin limpidus clear
limpid	1.
	syl	lim+pid
	pron	<1limpid>
	pos	adj.
	def	clear or transparent.
limpid	2.
	syl	lim+pid
	pron	<1limpid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of writings, style, etc.
	def	free from obscurity.
limpid	3.
	syl	lim+pid
	pron	<1limpid>
	pos	adj.
	def	calm; peaceful.
limpidity	sub
	head	limpid
	or	limpidness
	syl	lim+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
limpidness	sub
	head	limpid
	or	limpidity
	syl	lim+pid+ness
	pos	n.
limpidly	sub
	head	limpid
	syl	lim+pid+ly
	pos	adv.
limpkin	ety	C19: named from its awkward gait
limpkin	0.
	syl	limp+kin
	pron	<1limpkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a rail-like wading bird, of tropical American marshes, having dark brown plumage with white markings and a wailing cry: order (cranes, rails, etc.). Also called: {courlan}.
Limpopo	0.
	syl	Lim+po+po
	pron	<lim1p*up*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Africa, rising in South Africa in S Transvaal and flowing northeast, then southeast as the border between South Africa and Rhodesia and through Mozambique to the Indian Ocean. Length: 1770 km (1100 miles). Also called (esp. in its upper course): {Crocodile River}.
limulus	ety	C19: from New Latin (name of genus), from Latin l*_imus sidelong
limuli	infl
	head	limulus
	syl	lim:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
limulus	0.
	syl	lim:u+lus
	pron	<1limjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any horseshoe crab of the genus esp.
limier	infl
	head	limy
	syl	lim:i+er
	pos	adj.
limiest	infl
	head	limy
	syl	lim:i+est.
	pos	adj.
limy	H1.0.
	syl	lim:y
	pron	<1lImi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or smeared with birdlime.
liminess	sub
	head	limy
	syl	lim:i+ness
	pos	n.
limier	infl
	head	limy
	syl	lim:i+er
	pos	adj.
limiest	infl
	head	limy
	syl	lim:i+est.
	pos	adj.
limy	H2.0.
	syl	lim:y
	pron	<1lImi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or tasting of lime (the fruit).
lin	1.
	syl	lin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lineal.
lin	2.
	syl	lin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	linear.
linac	0.
	syl	lin+ac
	pron	<1lin@k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {linear accelerator}.
Thomas	infl
	head	Linacre
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Linacre	0.
	syl	Lin:a:cre
	pron	<1lin*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1460-1524, English humanist and physician: founded the Royal College of Physicians (1518).
lineage	alt
	head	linage
	or	linage
	syl	line+age
	pron	<1lIniJ>
	pos	n.
linage	1.
	or	lineage
	syl	lin+age
	pron	<1lIniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of lines in a piece of written or printed matter.
linage	2.
	or	lineage
	syl	lin+age
	pron	<1lIniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	payment for written material calculated according to the number of lines.
linage	3.
	or	lineage
	syl	lin+age
	pron	<1lIniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {alignment}.
linalool	ety	from #7lignaloes+ -#7ol %1
linalol	alt
	head	linalool
	or	linalool
	syl	lin+al:ol
	pron	<1lin*2lol>
	pos	n.
linalool	0.
	or	linalol
	syl	lin+al:o+ol
	pron	<li1n@l*u2ol>, <1lin*2lu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an optically active colourless fragrant liquid found in many essential oils and used in perfumery. Formula: C\1\0H\1\8O.
Linares	0.
	syl	Li+na+res
	pron	Spanish <li1narAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Spain: site of Scipio Africanus' defeat of the Carthaginians (208 #7b.c.) ; lead mines. Pop.: 50516 (1970).
linchpin	ety	C14 lynspin, from Old English lynis 
linchpin	1.
	syl	linch+pin
	pron	<1linC2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a pin placed transversely through an axle to keep a wheel in position.
linchpin	2.
	syl	linch+pin
	pron	<1linC2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as an essential or coordinating element.
	exam	1	the linchpin of the company.
Lincoln	H1.1.
	syl	Lin+coln
	pron	<1liGk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central England, adminis?!trative centre of Lincolnshire: an important ecclesiastical and commercial centre in the Middle Ages; Roman ruins, a castle (founded by William the Conqueror) and a famous cathedral (begun in 1086). Pop.: 74207 (1971). Latin name: {Lindum}.
Lincoln	H1.2.
	syl	Lin+coln
	pron	<1liGk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Nebraska: state capital; University of Nebraska (1869). Pop.: 163440 (1973 est.).
Lincoln	H1.3.
	syl	Lin+coln
	pron	<1liGk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Lincolnshire}.
Lincoln	H1.4.
	syl	Lin+coln
	pron	<1liGk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of long-woolled sheep, originally from Lincolnshire.
Abraham	infl
	head	Lincoln
	syl	A:bra:ham.
	pos	n.
Lincoln	H2.0.
	syl	Lin:coln
	pron	<1liGk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1809-65, U.S. Republican statesman; 16th president of the U.S. His fame rests on his success in saving the Union in the Civil War (1861-65) and on his emancipation of slaves (1863); assassinated by Booth.
Lincoln green	ety	C16: so named after a green fabric formerly made at Lincoln
Lincoln green	1.a.
	syl	Lin+coln green
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a yellowish-green or brownish-green colour.
Lincoln green	1.b.
	syl	Lin+coln green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Lincoln-green suit.
Lincoln green	2.
	syl	Lin+coln green
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a cloth of this colour.
Lincolnshire	0.
	syl	Lin+coln+shire
	pron	<1liGk*n2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: mostly low-lying and fertile, with fenland around the Wash and hills (the {Lincoln Wolds}) in the east; one of the main agricultural counties of Great Britain. Administrative centre: Lincoln. Pop.: 524500 (1976 est.). Area: 58848 sq. km (2272 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Lincs}.
Lincoln's Inn	0.
	syl	Lin:coln's Inn
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four legal societies in London which together form the Inns of Court.
lincrusta	ety	C19: from Latin linum flax + crusta rind
lincrusta	0.
	syl	lin+crus+ta
	pron	<lin1kr^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wallpaper having a hard embossed surface.
Lincs	0.
	syl	Lincs.
	pron	<liGks>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Lincolnshire.
linctus	ety	C17 (in the sense: medicine to be licked with the tongue): from Latin, past participle of lingere to lick
linctuses	infl
	head	linctus
	syl	linc+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
linctus	0.
	syl	linc+tus
	pron	<1liGkt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a syrupy medicinal preparation, taken to relieve coughs and sore throats.
Jenny	infl
	head	Lind
	syl	Jen:ny.
	pos	n.
Lind	0.
	syl	Lind
	pron	<lind>
	pos	n.
	def	Swedish name 1820-87, Swedish coloratura soprano.
lindane	ety	C20: named after T. van der Linden, Dutch chemist
lindane	0.
	syl	lin+dane
	pron	<1lindAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous crystalline powder with a slight musty odour: used as an insecticide, weed killer, and, in low concentrations, in treating scabies; 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane. Formula: C\6H\6Cl\6.
Charles Augustus	infl
	head	Lindbergh
	syl	Charles Au:gus:tus.
	pos	n.
Lindbergh	0.
	syl	Lind:bergh
	pron	<1lindbR:g>, <1linbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	1902-74, U.S. aviator, who made the first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic (1927).
linden	ety	C16: n. use of obsolete adj. linden, from Old English linde lime tree
linden	0.
	syl	lin+den
	pron	<1lind*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tiliaceous deciduous trees of the N temperate genus having heart-shaped leaves and small fragrant yellowish flowers: cultivated for timber and as shade trees. See also { {lime%3}, basswood}.
Lindesnes	0.
	syl	Lind+es+nes
	pron	<1lindis2nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape at the S tip of Norway, projecting into the North Sea. Also called: (the) {Naze}.
Lindisfarne	0.
	syl	Lin+dis+farne
	pron	<1lindis2fa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Holy Island}.
Parts of	infl
	head	Lindsey
	syl	Parts of.
	pos	n.
Lindsey	0.
	syl	Lind+sey
	pron	<1lindzi>
	pos	n.
	def	an area in E England constituting a former administrative division of Lincolnshire.
Ray(mond Russell)	infl
	head	Lindwall
	syl	Ray(mond Russell).
	pos	n.
Lindwall	0.
	syl	Lind:wall
	pron	<1lind2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, Australian cricketer. A fast bowler, he played for Australia 61 times between 1946 and 1958.
line	ety	C13: partly from Old French ligne, ultimately from l*_inea, n. use of l*_ineus flaxen, from l*_inum flax; partly from Old English l*_in, ultimately also from Latin l*_inum flax
line	H1.1.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow continuous mark, as one made by a pencil, pen, or brush across a surface.
line	H1.2.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	such a mark cut into or raised from a surface.
line	H1.3.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin indented mark or wrinkle.
line	H1.4.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight or curved continuous trace having no breadth that is produced by a moving point.
line	H1.5.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any straight one-dimensional geometrical element whose identity is determined by two points. A {line segment} lies between any two points on a line.
line	H1.5.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of points that satisfies the equation = + where is the gradient and is the intercept with the axis.
line	H1.6.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a border or boundary.
	exam	1	the county line.
line	H1.7.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or coloured band indicating a boundary or division on a field, track, etc.
line	H1.7.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or imaginary mark at which a race begins or ends.
line	H1.8.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	See {line of scrimmage}.
line	H1.8.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the players arranged in a row on either side of the line of scrimmage at the start of each play.
line	H1.9.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified point of change or limit.
	exam	1	the dividing line between sanity and madness.
line	H1.10.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge or contour of a shape, as in sculpture or architecture, or a mark on a painting, drawing, etc., defining or suggesting this.
line	H1.10.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum or type of such contours or marks, characteristic of a style or design.
	exam	1	the line of a draughtsman;
	exam	2	the line of a building.
line	H1.11.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything long, flexible, and thin, such as a wire or string.
	exam	1	a washing line;
	exam	2	a fishing line.
line	H1.12.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone connection.
	exam	1	a direct line to New York.
line	H1.13.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a conducting wire, cable, or circuit for making connections between pieces of electrical apparatus, such as a cable for electric-power transmission, telecommunications, etc.
line	H1.13.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the line voltage.
line	H1.14.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of travel or trans?!portation, esp. over agreed routes.
	exam	1	a shipping line.
line	H1.15.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a company operating such a system.
line	H1.16.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a route between two points on a railway.
line	H1.17.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway track, including the roadbed, sleepers, etc.
line	H1.17.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the rails of such a track.
line	H1.18.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a course or direction of movement or advance.
	exam	1	the line of flight of a bullet.
line	H1.19.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a course or method of action, behaviour, etc..
	exam	1	take a new line with him.
line	H1.20.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy or prescribed course of action or way of thinking (often in the phrases {bring} {come into line}) .
line	H1.21.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a field of study, interest, occupation, trade, or profession.
	exam	1	this book is in your line.
line	H1.22.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	alignment; true (esp. in the phrases {in line, out of line) }.
line	H1.23.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	one kind of product or article.
	exam	1	a nice line in hats.
line	H1.24.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of persons or things.
	exam	1	a line of cakes on the conveyor belt.
line	H1.25.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronological or ancestral series, esp. of people.
	exam	1	a line of prime ministers.
line	H1.26.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of words printed or written across a page or column.
line	H1.27.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of verse consisting of the number of feet appropriate to the metre being used and written or printed with the words in a single row.
line	H1.28.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a short letter; note.
	exam	1	just a line to say thank you.
line	H1.29.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of useful information or hint about something.
	exam	1	give me a line on his work.
line	H1.30.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of narrow horizontal bands forming a television picture.
line	H1.31.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow band in an electromagnetic spectrum, resulting from a transition in an atom of a gas.
line	H1.32.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five horizontal marks that make up the stave. Compare { {space} (sense 9).}
line	H1.32.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the musical part or melody notated on one such set.
line	H1.32.c.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a discernible shape formed by sequences of notes or musical sounds.
	exam	1	a meandering melodic line.
line	H1.32.d.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in polyphonic music
	def	a set of staves that are held together with a bracket or brace.
line	H1.33.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal line on a bridge score sheet that divides game points ({below the line}) from premium (bonus) points ({above the line) }.
line	H1.34.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of magnetic flux equal to 1 maxwell.
line	H1.35.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a defensive or fortified position, esp. one that marks the most forward position in war or a national boundary.
	exam	1	the front line.
line ahead	36.
	head	line
	or	line abreast
	syl	line ahead
	def	a formation adopted by a naval unit for manoeuvring.
line	H1.37.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a formation adopted by a body or a number of military units when drawn up abreast.
line	H1.38.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the combatant forces of certain armies and navies, excluding supporting arms.
line	H1.39.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	one of four divisions of the target on a fencer's body, considered as areas to which specific attacks are made.
line	H1.40.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the scent left by a fox.
line	H1.41.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the equator (esp. in the phrase {crossing the line}).
line	H1.41.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any circle or arc on the terrestrial or celestial sphere.
line	H1.42.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of insurance written by an underwriter for a particular risk.
line	H1.43.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {queue}.
line	H1.44.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	at every stage in a series.
line	H1.44.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	in every detail.
draw the line (at) 	45.
	head	line
	syl	draw the line (at) .
	def	to reasonably object (to) or set a limit (on).
	exam	1	her father draws the line at her coming in after midnight.
get a line on	46.
	head	line
	syl	get a line on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain information about.
line	H1.47.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	to keep a telephone line open.
line	H1.47.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Football.
	def	to prevent the opponents from taking the ball forward.
line	H1.47.c.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	of soldiers
	def	to keep formation, as when under fire.
in line for	48.
	head	line
	syl	in line for.
	def	in the running for; a candidate for.
	exam	1	he's in line for a directorship.
in line with	49.
	head	line
	syl	in line with.
	def	conforming to.
in the line of duty	50.
	head	line
	syl	in the line of duty.
	def	as a necessary and usually undesired part of the performance of one's responsibilities.
line	H1.51.a.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	to pay money.
line	H1.51.b.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	to speak frankly and directly.
line	H1.51.c.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	to risk (one's career, reputation, etc.) on something.
shoot a line	52.
	head	line
	syl	shoot a line.
	def	to try to create a false image, as by boasting or bragging.
toe the line	53.
	head	line
	syl	toe the line.
	def	to conform to expected standards, attitudes, etc.
line	H1.54.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a line or lines.
line	H1.55.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or represent with a line or lines.
line	H1.56.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or put as a border to.
	exam	1	tulips lined the lawns.
line	H1.57.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place in or form a row, series, or alignment. {~} See also {lines, line-up}.
linable	sub
	head	line
	or	lineable
	syl	lin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
lineable	sub
	head	line
	or	linable
	syl	line+a:ble
	pos	adj.
linelike	sub
	head	line
	syl	line+2like
	pos	adj.
liny	sub
	head	line
	or	liney
	syl	lin:y
	pos	adj.
liney	sub
	head	line
	or	liny
	syl	lin+ey
	pos	adj.
line	ety	C14: ultimately from Latin l*_inum flax, since linings were often made of linen
line	H2.1.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach an inside covering to (a garment, curtain, etc.), as for protection, to hide the seaming, or so that it should hang well.
line	H2.2.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or fit the inside of.
	exam	1	to line the walls with books.
line	H2.3.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill plentifully.
	exam	1	a purse lined with money.
line	H2.4.
	syl	line
	pron	<lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reinforce the back of (a book) with fabric, paper, etc.
lineage	ety	C14: from Old French lignage, ultimately from Latin l*_inea #7line %1
lineage	H1.1.
	syl	lin+e:age
	pron	<1liniiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	direct descent from an ancestor, esp. a line of descendants from one ancestor.
lineage	H1.2.
	syl	lin+e:age
	pron	<1liniiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {derivation}.
lineage	H2.0.
	syl	line+age
	pron	<1lIniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {linage}.
lineal	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin l*_ine*_alis, from Latin l*_inea #7line %1 &- #!lin+e@.al+ly adv.
lineal	1.
	syl	lin+e:al
	pron	<1lini*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in a direct line of descent from an ancestor.
lineal	2.
	syl	lin+e:al
	pron	<1lini*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or derived from direct descent.
lineal	3.
	syl	lin+e:al
	pron	<1lini*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {linear}.
lineament	ety	C15: from Latin: line, from l*_ine*_are to draw a line
lineament	1.
	syl	lin:e:a+ment
	pron	<1lini*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a facial outline or feature.
lineament	2.
	syl	lin:e:a+ment
	pron	<1lini*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a distinctive characteristic or feature.
lineamental	sub
	head	lineament
	syl	lin:e:a+men+tal
	pron	<2lini*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
linear	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ine*_aris of or by means of lines
linear	1.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, in, along, or relating to a line.
linear	2.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to length.
linear	3.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, represented by, or consisting of a line or lines.
linear	4.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having one dimension.
linear	5.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a style in the arts, esp. painting, that obtains its effects through line rather than colour or light and in which the edges of forms and planes are sharply defined. Compare {painterly}.
linear	6.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or relating to the first degree.
	exam	1	a linear equation.
linear	7.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	narrow and having parallel edges.
	exam	1	a linear leaf.
linear	8.a.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {analogue}. (of a circuit, etc.) having an output that is directly proportional to input.
	exam	1	linear amplifier.
linear	8.b.
	syl	lin+e:ar
	pron	<1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having components arranged in a line.
linearity	sub
	head	linear
	syl	lin+e:ar+i:ty
	pron	<2lini1@riti>
	pos	n.
linearly	sub
	head	linear
	syl	lin+e:ar+ly
	pos	adv.
Linear A	0.
	syl	Lin+e:ar A
	pos	n.
	def	a hitherto undeciphered script, partly syllabic and partly ideographic, found on tablets and pottery in Crete and dating mainly from the 15th century #7b.c.
linear accelerator	0.
	syl	lin+e:ar ac+cel+er:a+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an accelerator in which charged particles are accelerated along a linear path by potential differences applied to a number of electrodes along their path. Sometimes shortened to {linac}.
Linear B	0.
	syl	Lin+e:ar B
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient system of writing, apparently a modified form of Linear A, found on clay tablets and jars of the second millennium #7b.c. The earliest excavated examples, dating from about 1400, came from Knossos, in Crete, but all the later finds are at Pylos and Mycenae on the Greek mainland, dating from the 14th-12th centuries. The script is generally accepted as being an early representation of Mycenaean Greek.
linear equation	0.
	syl	lin+e:ar e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a polynomial equation of the first degree, such as + =7.
linear measure	0.
	syl	lin+e:ar meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a unit or system of units for the measurement of length. Also called: {long measure}.
linear motor	0.
	syl	lin+e:ar mo+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a form of electric motor in which the stator and the rotor are linear and parallel. It can be used to drive a train, one part of the motor being in the locomotive, the other in the track.
linear perspective	0.
	syl	lin+e:ar per+spec+tive
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of perspective in which the apparent size and shape of objects and their position with respect to foreground and background are established by actual or suggested lines converging on the horizon.
linear programming	0.
	syl	lin+e:ar pro+gram+ming
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a technique used in eco?!nomics, etc., for determining the maximum or minimum of a linear function of non-negative variables subject to constraints expressed as linear equalities or inequalities.
lineate	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ine*_atus drawn with lines
lineated	alt
	head	lineate
	or	lineate
	syl	lin+e:at+ed
	pos	adj.
lineate	0.
	or	lineated
	syl	lin+e:ate
	pron	<1liniit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with lines; streaked.
lineation	1.
	syl	lin+e:a+tion
	pron	<2lini1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of marking with lines.
lineation	2.
	syl	lin+e:a+tion
	pron	<2lini1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of or division into lines.
lineation	3.
	syl	lin+e:a+tion
	pron	<2lini1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline or contour.
lineation	4.
	syl	lin+e:a+tion
	pron	<2lini1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any linear arrangement involving rocks or minerals, such as a series of parallel rock strata.
line block	0.
	syl	line block
	pos	n.
	def	a letterpress printing block made by a photo?!engraving process without the use of a screen.
line breeding	0.
	syl	line breed+ing
	pos	n.
	def	selective inbreeding that produces individuals possessing one or more of the favourable characteristics of their common ancestor.
linecaster	0.
	syl	line+cast:er
	pron	<1lIn2ka:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing machine that casts metal type in lines.
line drawing	0.
	syl	line draw+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing made with lines only, gradations in tone being provided by the spacing and thickness of the lines.
line-engraving	1.
	syl	line-en:grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of hand-engraving in intaglio and copper plate.
line-engraving	2.
	syl	line-en:grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a plate so engraved.
line-engraving	3.
	syl	line-en:grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a print taken from such a plate.
line-engraver	sub
	head	line-engraving
	syl	line-en:2grav+er
	pos	n.
Line Islands	0.
	syl	Line Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of coral islands in the central Pacific, including Fanning, Washington, and Christmas Islands: part of the Gilbert Islands, with Palmyra and Jarvis administered by the U.S.
linemen	infl
	head	lineman
	syl	line+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lineman	1.
	syl	line+man
	pron	<1lInm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {platelayer}.
lineman	2.
	syl	line+man
	pron	<1lInm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does the chaining, taping, or marking of points for a surveyor.
lineman	3.
	syl	line+man
	pron	<1lInm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the member of a beach life-saving team who controls the line used to help drowning swimmers and surfers.
lineman	4.
	syl	line+man
	pron	<1lInm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	a member of a line.
linen	ety	Old English linnen, ultimately from Latin l*_inum flax, #7line %2
linen	1.a.
	syl	lin+en
	pron	<1linin>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing fabric woven from the spun fibres of flax.
linen	1.b.
	syl	lin+en
	pron	<1linin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a linen tablecloth.
linen	2.
	syl	lin+en
	pron	<1linin>
	pos	n.
	def	yarn or thread spun from flax fibre.
linen	3.
	syl	lin+en
	pron	<1linin>
	pos	n.
	def	clothes, sheets, tablecloths, etc., made from linen cloth or from a substitute such as cotton.
linen	4.
	syl	lin+en
	pron	<1linin>
	pos	n.
	def	See {linen paper}.
linen paper	0.
	syl	lin+en pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper made from flax fibres or having a similar texture.
line of battle	0.
	syl	line of bat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a formation adopted by a military or naval force when preparing for action.
line of credit	0.
	syl	line of cred+it
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {credit line}.
line of fire	0.
	syl	line of fire
	pos	n.
	def	the flight path of a missile discharged or to be discharged from a firearm.
line of force	0.
	syl	line of force
	pos	n.
	def	a line in a field of force, such as an electric or magnetic field, for which the tangent at any point is the direction of the force at that point.
line of scrimmage	0.
	syl	line of scrim+mage
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	an imaginary line, parallel to the goal lines, on which the ball is placed at the start of each play and on either side of which the teams line up.
line of sight	1.
	syl	line of sight
	pos	n.
	def	the straight line along which an observer looks or a beam of radiation travels.
line of sight	2.
	syl	line of sight
	pos	n.
	qual	Ophthalmol.
	def	another term for {line of vision}.
line of vision	0.
	syl	line of vi+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Ophthalmol.
	def	a straight line extending from the fovea centralis of the eye to an object on which the eye is focused. Also called: {line of sight}.
lineolate	ety	C19: from Latin l*_ineola, diminutive of l*_inea #7line %1
lineolated	alt
	head	lineolate
	or	lineolate
	syl	lin:e:o+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
lineolate	0.
	or	lineolated
	syl	lin:e:o+late
	pron	<1lini*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	marked with very fine parallel lines.
line-out	0.
	syl	line-out
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby Union.
	def	the method of restarting play when the ball goes into touch, the forwards forming two parallel lines at right angles to the touchline and jumping for the ball when it is thrown in.
line printer	0.
	syl	line print+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electromechanical device that prints a line of characters at a time rather than a character at a time, at speeds from about 200 to 3000 lines per minute: used in printing and in computer systems.
liner	H1.1.
	syl	lin+er
	pron	<1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a passenger ship or aircraft, esp. one that is part of a commercial fleet.
liner	H1.2.
	syl	lin+er
	pron	<1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {freightliner}.
liner	H1.3.
	syl	lin+er
	pron	<1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eye liner}. a cosmetic used to outline the eyes, consisting of a liquid or cake mixed with water and applied by brush or a grease pencil.
liner	H1.4.
	syl	lin+er
	pron	<1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that uses lines, esp. in drawing or copying.
liner	H2.1.
	syl	lin+er
	pron	<1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a material used as a lining.
liner	H2.2.
	syl	lin+er
	pron	<1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supplies or fits linings.
lines	1.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	general appearance or outline.
	exam	1	a car with fine lines.
lines	2.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a plan of procedure or construction.
	exam	1	built on traditional lines.
lines	3.a.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the spoken words of a theatrical presentation.
lines	3.b.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the words of a particular role.
	exam	1	he forgot his lines.
lines	4.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a marriage certificate.
	exam	1	marriage lines.
lines	5.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	luck, fate, or fortune (esp. in the phrase {hard lines) }.
lines	6.a.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	rows of buildings, temporary stabling, etc., in a military camp.
	exam	1	trans?!port lines.
lines	6.b.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a defensive position, row of trenches, or other fortification.
	exam	1	we broke through the enemy lines.
lines	7.a.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a school punishment of writing the same sentence or phrase out a specified number of times.
lines	7.b.
	syl	lines
	pron	<lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the phrases or sentences so written out.
	exam	1	a hundred lines.
read between the lines	8.
	head	lines
	syl	read between the lines.
	def	to understand or find an implicit meaning in addition to the obvious one.
linesmen	infl
	head	linesman
	syl	lines+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
linesman	1.
	syl	lines+man
	pron	<1lInzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who helps the referee or umpire in various sports, esp. by indicating when the ball has gone out of play.
linesman	2.
	syl	lines+man
	pron	<1lInzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who installs, maintains, or repairs telephone or electric-power lines. U.S. name: {lineman}.
line squall	0.
	syl	line squall
	pos	n.
	def	a squall or series of squalls along a cold front.
line-up	1.
	syl	line-up
	pos	n.
	def	a row or arrangement of people or things assembled for a particular purpose.
	exam	1	the line-up for the football match.
line-up	2.
	syl	line-up
	pos	n.
	def	the members of such a row or arrangement.
line up	infl
	head	line-up
	syl	line up.
	pos	adv.
line-up	3.
	syl	line-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to form, put into, or organize a line-up.
line-up	4.
	syl	line-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce, organize, and assemble.
	exam	1	they lined up some questions.
line-up	5.
	syl	line-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to align.
ling	ety	C13: probably from Low German; related to #7{long %1}
lings	alt
	head	ling
	or	ling
	syl	lings.
	pron	<liG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ling	H1.1.
	or	lings
	syl	ling
	pron	<liG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of several gadoid food fishes of the northern coastal genus esp. having an elongated body with long fins.
ling	H1.2.
	or	lings
	syl	ling
	pron	<liG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {burbot} (a fish).
ling	ety	C14: from Old Norse lyng 
ling	H2.0.
	syl	ling
	pron	<liG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {heather} (sense 1).}
lingy	sub
	head	ling
	syl	ling:y
	pos	adj.
ling	0.
	syl	ling.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	linguistics.
-ling	ety	Old English -ling, of Germanic origin; related to Icelandic -lingr, Gothic -lings 
-ling	H1.0.
	syl	-ling
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ling	H1.1.
	syl	-ling
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a person or thing belonging to or associated with the group, activity, or quality specified.
	exam	1	nestling;
	exam	2	underling.
-ling	H1.2.
	syl	-ling
	def	used as a diminutive.
	exam	1	duckling.
-ling	ety	Old English -ling, adverbial suffix
-ling	H2.0.
	syl	-ling
	usage	suffix forming adverbs.
	def	in a specified condition, manner, or direction.
	exam	1	darkling;
	exam	2	sideling.
lingam	ety	C18: from Sanskrit
linga	alt
	head	lingam
	or	lingam
	syl	lin+ga
	pron	<1liGg*>
	pos	n.
lingam	1.
	or	linga
	syl	lin+gam
	pron	<1liGg*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Sanskrit grammar
	def	the masculine gender.
lingam	2.a.
	or	linga
	syl	lin+gam
	pron	<1liGg*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hindu phallic image of the god Siva.
lingam	2.b.
	or	linga
	syl	lin+gam
	pron	<1liGg*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the penis.
Lingayen Gulf	0.
	syl	Lin+ga+yen Gulf
	pron	<1liGga:1jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a large inlet of the South China Sea in the Philippines, on the NW coast of Luzon.
lingcod	infl
	or	lingcods
	syl	ling+cod
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lingcods	infl
	head	lingcod
	or	lingcod
	syl	ling+cods.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lingcod	0.
	syl	ling+cod
	pron	<1liG2kod>
	pos	n.
	def	any scorpaenoid food fish of the family esp. of the North Pacific Ocean.
linger	ety	C13 (northern dialect) lengeren to dwell, from lengen to prolong, from Old English lengan related to Old Norse lengja; see #7long %1
linger	1.
	syl	lin+ger
	pron	<1liGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to delay or prolong departure.
linger	2.
	syl	lin+ger
	pron	<1liGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to go in a slow or leisurely manner; saunter.
linger	3.
	syl	lin+ger
	pron	<1liGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remain just alive for some time prior to death.
linger	4.
	syl	lin+ger
	pron	<1liGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to persist or continue, esp. in the mind.
linger	5.
	syl	lin+ger
	pron	<1liGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be slow to act; dither; procrastinate.
lingerer	sub
	head	linger
	syl	lin+ger+er
	pos	n.
lingeringly	sub
	head	linger
	syl	lin+ger+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lingerie	ety	C19: from French, from linge, from Latin l*_ineus linen, from l*_inum flax
lingerie	1.
	syl	lin+ge:rie
	pron	<1lonZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	women's underwear and nightwear.
lingerie	2.
	syl	lin+ge:rie
	pron	<1lonZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	linen goods collectively.
lingo	ety	C17: perhaps from #7lingua franca ; compare Portuguese lingoa tongue
lingoes	infl
	head	lingo
	syl	lin+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lingo	0.
	syl	lin+go
	pron	<1liGg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any foreign or unfamiliar language, jargon, etc.
lingua	ety	C17: Latin
linguae	infl
	head	lingua
	syl	lin+guae
	pron	<-gwE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lingua	1.
	syl	lin+gua
	pron	<1liGgw*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the technical name for {tongue}.
lingua	2.
	syl	lin+gua
	pron	<1liGgw*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any tongue-like structure.
lingua franca	ety	C17: Italian, literally: Frankish tongue
lingua francas	infl
	head	lingua franca
	or	linguae francae
	syl	lin+gua fran+cas
	pron	<1fr@nsE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
linguae francae	infl
	head	lingua franca
	or	lingua francas
	syl	lin+guae fran+cae
	pron	<1fr@nsE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lingua franca	1.
	syl	lin+gua fran+ca
	pron	<1fr@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a language used for communication among people of different mother tongues.
lingua franca	2.
	syl	lin+gua fran+ca
	pron	<1fr@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hybrid language containing elements from several different languages used in this way.
lingua franca	3.
	syl	lin+gua fran+ca
	pron	<1fr@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any system of communication providing mutual understanding.
Lingua Franca	0.
	syl	Lin+gua Fran+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a particular lingua franca spoken from the time of the Crusades to the 18th century in the ports of the Mediterranean, based on Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Greek, and Turkish.
lingual	1.
	syl	lin+gual
	pron	<1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the tongue or a part or structure resembling a tongue.
lingual	2.a.
	syl	lin+gual
	pron	<1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to language or languages.
lingual	2.b.
	syl	lin+gual
	pron	<1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	polylingual.
lingual	3.
	syl	lin+gual
	pron	<1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	articulated with the tongue.
lingual	4.
	syl	lin+gual
	pron	<1liGgw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a lingual consonant, such as Scots (r).
lingually	sub
	head	lingual
	syl	lin+gual+ly
	pos	adv.
linguiform	0.
	syl	lin+gui+form
	pron	<1liGgwi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a tongue.
linguini	ety	from Italian: small tongues
linguini	0.
	syl	lin+gui+ni
	pron	<liG1gwEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of pasta in the shape of thin flat strands.
linguist	ety	C16: from Latin lingua tongue
linguist	1.
	syl	lin+guist
	pron	<1liGgwist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has the capacity to learn and speak foreign languages.
linguist	2.
	syl	lin+guist
	pron	<1liGgwist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies linguistics.
linguist	3.
	syl	lin+guist
	pron	<1liGgwist>
	pos	n.
	qual	West African, esp. Ghanaian.
	def	the spokesman for a chief.
linguistic	1.
	syl	lin+guis+tic
	pron	<liG1gwistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to language.
linguistic	2.
	syl	lin+guis+tic
	pron	<liG1gwistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to linguistics.
linguistically	sub
	head	linguistic
	syl	lin+1guis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
linguistic atlas	0.
	syl	lin+guis+tic at+las
	pos	n.
	def	an atlas showing the distribution of distinctive linguistic features of languages or dialects.
linguistic borrowing	0.
	syl	lin+guis+tic bor+row+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {loan word}.
linguistic geography	0.
	syl	lin+guis+tic ge+og+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the distribution of dialectal speech elements.
linguistic geographer	sub
	head	linguistic geography
	syl	lin+guis+tic ge+og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
linguistics	0.
	syl	lin+guis+tics
	pron	<liG1gwistiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the scien?!tific study of language. See also {historical linguistics, descriptive linguistics}.
lingulate	ety	C19: from Latin lingul*_atus 
lingulated	alt
	head	lingulate
	or	lingulate
	syl	lin+gu+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
lingulate	0.
	or	lingulated
	syl	lin+gu+late
	pron	<1liGgju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a tongue.
	exam	1	a lingulate leaf.
linhay	ety	C17: of unknown origin
linhay	0.
	syl	lin+hay
	pron	<1lini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a farm building with an open front.
liniment	ety	C15: from Late Latin lin*_imentum, from linere to smear, anoint
liniment	0.
	syl	lin:i+ment
	pron	<1linim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicated liquid, usually containing alcohol, camphor, and an oil, applied to the skin to relieve pain, stiffness, etc.
linin	ety	C19: from Latin l*_inum flax+-#7in 
linin	0.
	syl	li+nin
	pron	<1lInin>
	pos	n.
	def	the network of viscous material in the nucleus of a cell that connects the chromatin granules.
lining	1.a.
	syl	lin+ing
	pron	<1lIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used to line a garment, curtain, etc.
lining	1.b.
	syl	lin+ing
	pron	<1lIniG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lining satin.
lining	2.
	syl	lin+ing
	pron	<1lIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a material, such as mull or brown paper, used to strengthen the back of a book.
lining	3.
	syl	lin+ing
	pron	<1lIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	any material used as an interior covering.
link	ety	C14: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse hlekkr link
link	H1.1.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the separate rings, loops, or pieces that connect or make up a chain.
link	H1.2.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles such a ring, loop, or piece.
link	H1.3.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a road connection, as between two main routes.
link	H1.4.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a connecting part or episode.
link	H1.5.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a connecting piece in a mechanism, often having pivoted ends.
link	H1.6.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {radio link}. a system of transmitters and receivers that connect two locations by means of radio and television signals.
link	H1.7.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to one hundredth of a chain. 1 link of a Gunter's chain is equal to 7.92 inches, and of an engineer's chain to 1 foot.
link	H1.8.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to connect or be connected with or as if with links.
link	H1.9.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect by association, etc.
linkable	sub
	head	link
	syl	link+a:ble
	pos	adj.
link	ety	C16: perhaps from Latin lychnus, from Greek lukhnos lamp
link	H2.0.
	syl	link
	pron	<liGk>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a torch used to light dark streets.
linkage	1.
	syl	link+age
	pron	<1liGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of linking or the state of being linked.
linkage	2.
	syl	link+age
	pron	<1liGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of interconnected levers or rods for transmitting or regulating the motion of a mechanism.
linkage	3.
	syl	link+age
	pron	<1liGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the product of the total number of lines of magnetic flux and the number of turns in a coil or circuit through which they pass.
linkage	4.
	syl	link+age
	pron	<1liGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the occurrence of two genes close together on the same chromosome so that they are unlikely to be separated during crossing over and tend to be inherited as a single unit.
linkman	alt
	head	linkboy
	or	linkboy
	syl	link+man
	pos	n.
linkboys	infl
	head	linkboy
	or	linkmen
	syl	link+boys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
linkmen	infl
	head	linkboy
	or	linkboys
	syl	link+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
linkboy	0.
	or	linkman
	syl	link+boy
	pron	<1liGk2bci>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a boy who carried a torch for pedestrians in dark streets.
linkmen	infl
	head	linkman
	syl	link+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
linkman	1.
	syl	link+man
	pron	<1linkm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a presenter of a television or radio programme, esp. a sports transmission, consisting of a number of outside broadcasts from different locations.
linkman	2.
	syl	link+man
	pron	<1linkm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {linkboy}.
link motion	0.
	syl	link mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism controlling the valves of a steam engine, consisting of a slotted link terminating in a pair of eccentrics.
Linkoping	0.
	syl	Lin+k*"o+ping
	pron	Swedish <1lint2*,c$o:piG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Sweden: a political and ecclesiastical centre in the Middle Ages; engineering industry. Pop.: 108034 (1974 est.).
links	ety	Old English hlincas plural of hlinc ridge
links	1.
	syl	links
	pron	<liGks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {golf links}. See {golf course}.
links	2.
	syl	links
	pron	<liGks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	undulating sandy ground near the shore.
Link trainer	0.
	syl	Link train+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a ground-training device for training pilots and aircrew in the use of flight instruments. Compare {flight simulator}.
linkwork	1.
	syl	link+work
	pron	<1liGk2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	something made up of links.
linkwork	2.
	syl	link+work
	pron	<1liGk2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism consisting of a series of links to impart or control motion; linkage.
Linlithgow	1.
	syl	Lin+lith+gow
	pron	<lin1liTg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Scotland, in Lothian region: ruined palace, residence of Scottish kings and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Pop.: 5685 (1971).
Linlithgow	2.
	syl	Lin+lith+gow
	pron	<lin1liTg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {West Lothian}.
linn	ety	C16: probably from a confusion of two words, Scottish Gaelic linne pool and Old English hlynn torrent
linn	1.
	syl	linn
	pron	<lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a waterfall or a pool at the foot of it.
linn	2.
	syl	linn
	pron	<lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a ravine or precipice.
Carolus	infl
	head	Linnaeus
	syl	Car:o:lus
	pron	<1k@r*l*s>
	pos	n.
Linnaeus	0.
	syl	Lin:nae:us
	pron	<li1nE*s>, <-1nA->
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1707-78, Swedish botanist, who established the binomial system of biological nomenclature that forms the basis of modern classification.
Linnaean	alt
	head	Linnean
	or	Linnean
	syl	Lin+nae:an
	pron	<li1nE*n>, <-1nA->
	pos	adj.
Linnean	1.
	or	Linnaean
	syl	Lin+ne:an
	pron	<li1nE*n>, <-1nA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Linnaeus.
Linnean	2.
	or	Linnaean
	syl	Lin+ne:an
	pron	<li1nE*n>, <-1nA->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the system of classification of plants and animals using binomial nomenclature.
linnet	ety	C16: from Old French linotte, ultimately from Latin l*_inum flax (because the bird feeds on flaxseeds)
linnet	1.
	syl	lin+net
	pron	<1linit>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish Old World finch, : the male has a red breast and forehead.
linnet	2.
	syl	lin+net
	pron	<1linit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {house finch}. a similar and related North American bird,
Loch	infl
	head	Linnhe
	syl	Loch.
	pos	n.
Linnhe	0.
	syl	Lin+nhe
	pron	<1lini>
	pos	n.
	def	a sea loch of W Scotland, at the SW end of the Great Glen. Length: about 32 km (20 miles).
lino	0.
	syl	li:no
	pron	<1lIn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {linoleum}.
linocut	1.
	syl	li+no+cut
	pron	<1lIn*u2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a design cut in relief on a block of linoleum.
linocut	2.
	syl	li+no+cut
	pron	<1lIn*u2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a print made from such a block.
linoleate	0.
	syl	li+no+le:ate
	pron	<li1n*uli2At>
	pos	n.
	def	an ester or salt of linoleic acid.
linoleic acid	ety	C19: from Latin linum flax+#7oleic acid ; so named because it is found in linseed oil
linoleic acid	0.
	syl	lin:o+le:ic ac:id
	pron	<2lin*u1lEik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily essential fatty acid found in many natural oils, such as linseed: used in the manufacture of soaps, emulsifiers, and driers. Formula: C\1\8H\3\2O\2.
linolenic acid	0.
	syl	lin:o+len+ic ac:id
	pron	<2lin*u1lenik>, <-1lE->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless unsaturated essential fatty acid found in drying oils, such as linseed oil, and used in making paints and synthetic resins; 9,12,15-octadeca?!trienoic acid. Formula: C\1\8H\3\0O\2.
linoleum	ety	C19: from Latin l*_inum flax+ oleum oil
linoleum	0.
	syl	li+no+le:um
	pron	<li1n*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet material made of hessian, jute, etc., coated under pressure and heat with a mixture of powdered cork, linseed oil, rosin, and pigment, used as a floor covering. Often shortened to {lino}.
lino tile	0.
	syl	li:no tile
	pos	n.
	def	a tile made of linoleum or a similar substance, used as a floor covering.
Linotype	1.
	syl	Li+no+type
	pron	<1lIn*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a typesetting machine, operated by a keyboard, that casts an entire line on one solid slug of metal.
Linotype	2.
	syl	Li+no+type
	pron	<1lIn*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	type produced by such a machine.
Lin Piao	0.
	syl	Lin Pi:ao
	pron	<1lin> <1pjau>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-71, Chinese Communist general and statesman. He became minister of defence (1959) and second in rank to Mao Tse-tung (1966). He fell from grace and is reported to have died in an air crash while attempting to flee to the Soviet Union.
linsang	ety	C19: Malay
linsang	0.
	syl	lin+sang
	pron	<1lins@G>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several forest-dwelling viverrine mammals, of W Africa or either of the two species of of S Asia: closely related to the genets, having a very long tail and a spotted or banded coat of thick fur.
linseed	ety	Old English l*_ins*_@ad, from l*_in flax+ s*_@ad seed
linseed	0.
	syl	lin+seed
	pron	<1lin2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flaxseed}.
linseed oil	0.
	syl	lin+seed oil
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow oil extracted from seeds of the flax plant. It has great drying qualities and is used in making oil paints, printer's ink, linoleum, etc.
linsey-woolsey	ety	C15: probably from Lindsey, Suffolk village where the fabric was first made+#7wool (with rhyming suffix -sey) 
linsey-woolsey	0.
	syl	lin:sey-wool:sey
	pron	<1linzi1wulzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rough fabric of linen warp and coarse wool or cotton filling.
linstock	ety	C16: from Dutch lontstok, from lont match+ stok stick
linstock	0.
	syl	lin+stock
	pron	<1lin2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a long staff holding a lighted match, formerly used to fire a cannon.
lint	ety	C14: probably from Latin linteus made of linen, from l*_inum flax
lint	1.
	syl	lint
	pron	<lint>
	pos	n.
	def	an absorbent cotton or linen fabric with the nap raised on one side, used to dress wounds, etc.
lint	2.
	syl	lint
	pron	<lint>
	pos	n.
	def	shreds of fibre, yarn, etc.
lint	3.
	syl	lint
	pron	<lint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	staple fibre for making cotton yarn.
linty	sub
	head	lint
	syl	lint:y
	pos	adj.
lintel	ety	C14: via Old French probably from Late Latin l*_imit*_aris (unattested) of the boundary, influenced in meaning by l*_iminaris of the threshold
lintel	0.
	syl	lin+tel
	pron	<1lintL>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal beam, as over a door or window.
linter	1.
	syl	lint+er
	pron	<1lint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for stripping the short fibres of ginned cotton seeds.
linter	2.
	syl	lint+er
	pron	<1lint*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the fibres so removed.
lintwhite	ety	Old English l*_inetwige, probably from l*_in flax+ -twige, perhaps related to Old High German zwigon to pluck
lintwhite	0.
	syl	lint+white
	pron	<1lint2wIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic, chiefly Scot.
	def	the linnet.
Linz	0.
	syl	Linz
	pron	<lints>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Austria, capital of Upper Austria, on the River Danube: cultural centre; steel works. Pop.: 202874 (1971). Latin name: {Lentia}.
lion	ety	Old English l*_io, l*_eo (Middle English lioun, from Anglo-French liun) , both from Latin leo, Greek le*_on 
lion	1.
	syl	li:on
	pron	<1lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large gregarious predatory feline mammal, of open country in parts of Africa and India, having a tawny yellow coat and, in the male, a shaggy mane. Related adj.: {leonine}.
lion	2.
	syl	li:on
	pron	<1lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a conventionalized lion, the principal beast used as an emblem in heraldry. It has become the national emblem of Great Britain.
lion	3.
	syl	li:on
	pron	<1lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a courageous, strong, or bellicose person.
lion	4.
	syl	li:on
	pron	<1lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a celebrity or idol who attracts much publicity and a large following.
beard the lion in his den	5.
	head	lion
	syl	beard the lion in his den.
	def	to approach a feared or influential person, esp. in order to ask a favour.
the lion's share	6.
	head	lion
	syl	the lion's share.
	def	the largest portion.
the	infl
	head	Lion
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lion	0.
	syl	Li:on
	pron	<1lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Leo, the fifth sign of the zodiac.
lioness	0.
	syl	li+on+ess
	pron	<1lI*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a female lion.
lionfish	infl
	or	lionfishes
	syl	li:on+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lionfishes	infl
	head	lionfish
	or	lionfish
	syl	li:on+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lionfish	0.
	syl	li:on+fish
	pron	<1lI*n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scorpion fishes of the tropical Pacific genus having a striped body and elongated spiny fins.
lion-hearted	0.
	syl	li:on-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	very brave; courageous.
lion-heartedly	sub
	head	lion-hearted
	syl	li:on-2heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
lion-heartedness	sub
	head	lion-hearted
	syl	li:on-2heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
lionise	alt
	head	lionize
	or	lionize
	syl	li+on+ise
	pron	<1lI*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
lionize	0.
	or	lionise
	syl	li+on+ize
	pron	<1lI*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat as or make into a celebrity.
lionization	sub
	head	lionize
	or	lionisation
	syl	li+on:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
lionisation	sub
	head	lionize
	or	lionization
	syl	li+on:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
lionizer	sub
	head	lionize
	or	lioniser
	syl	li+on+2iz+er
	pos	n.
lioniser	sub
	head	lionize
	or	lionizer
	syl	li+on+2is+er
	pos	n.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Lions
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Lions	0.
	syl	Li:ons
	pron	<1lI*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide bay of the Mediterranean off the S coast of France, between the Spanish border and Toulon. French name: {Golfe du Lion} (g@$lf dy #!lj*~@$).
lip	ety	Old English lippa; related to Old High German leffur, Norwegian lepe, Latin labium 
lip	1.a.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two fleshy folds sur?!rounding the mouth, playing an important role in the production of speech sounds, retaining food in the mouth, etc. Related adj.: {labial}.
lip	1.b.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	lip salve.
lip	2.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in animals, esp. mammals.
lip	3.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	any structure resembling a lip, such as the rim of a crater, the margin of a gastropod shell, etc.
lip	4.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical word for {labium} and { {labellum} (sense 1).}
lip	5.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	impudent talk or backchat.
lip	6.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	the embouchure and control in the lips needed to blow wind and brass instruments.
lip	7.a.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	to stifle one's feelings.
lip	7.b.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	n.
	def	to be annoyed or irritated.
button one's lip	8.
	head	lip
	syl	button one's lip.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to stop talking: often imperative.
keep a stiff upper lip	9.
	head	lip
	syl	keep a stiff upper lip.
	def	to show courage or composure.
smack one's lips	10.
	head	lip
	syl	smack one's lips.
	def	to anticipate or recall something with glee or relish.
lips	infl
	head	lip
	syl	lips
	pos	vb.
lipping	infl
	head	lip
	syl	lip+ping
	pos	vb.
lipped	infl
	head	lip
	syl	lipped.
	pos	vb.
lip	11.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch with the lip or lips.
lip	12.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or be a lip or lips for.
lip	13.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to murmur or whisper.
lip	14.
	syl	lip
	pron	<lip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use the lips in playing a wind instrument.
lipless	sub
	head	lip
	syl	lip+less
	pos	adj.
liplike	sub
	head	lip
	syl	lip+2like
	pos	adj.
lip-	0.
	syl	lip-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {lipo-} before a vowel.
Lipari Islands	0.
	syl	Lip:a+ri Is+lands
	pron	<1lip*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands under Italian administration off the N coast of Sicily: remains that form a continuous record from Neolithic times. Chief town: Lipari. Pop.: 10037 (1971). Area: 114 sq. km (44 sq. miles). Also called: {Aeolian Islands}. Italian name: {I@.so+le E@.o@.lie} (#!i$:zole e#!@$$:lje).
lipase	ety	C19: from Greek lipos fat+-#7ase 
lipase	0.
	syl	li+pase
	pron	<1lIpAs>, <1lipAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of fat-digesting enzymes produced in the stomach, pancreas, and liver and also occurring widely in the seeds of plants.
Jacques	infl
	head	Lipchitz
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Lipchitz	0.
	syl	Lip:chitz
	pron	<1lipSits>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1973, U.S. sculptor, born in Lithuania: he pioneered cubist sculpture.
Lipetsk	0.
	syl	Li+petsk
	pron	Russian <1lipitsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, on the Voronezh River: steel works. Pop.: 351000 (1975 est.).
lipid	ety	C20: from French lipide, from Greek lipos fat
lipide	alt
	head	lipid
	or	lipid
	syl	li+pide
	pron	<1lIpid>, <1lipid>
	pos	n.
lipid	0.
	or	lipide
	syl	li+pid
	pron	<1lIpid>, <1lipid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a large group of organic compounds that are esters of fatty acids ({simple lipids}, such as fats and waxes) or closely related substances ({compound lipids}, such as phospholipids): usually insoluble in water but soluble in alcohol and other organic solvents. They are important structural materials in living organisms. Former name: {lipoid}.
Li T'ai-po	alt
	head	Li Po
	or	Li Po
	syl	Li T'ai-po
	pron	<1lE> <1tI> <1p*u>
	pos	n.
Li Po	0.
	or	Li T'ai-po
	syl	Li Po
	pron	<1lE> <1tI> <1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??700-762 #7a.d., Chinese poet. His lyrics deal mostly with wine, nature, and women and are remarkable for their imagery.
lipo-	ety	from Greek lipos fat
lipography	ety	C19: from Greek lip-, stem of leipein to omit +#7-graphy 
lipography	0.
	syl	li+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<li1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the accidental omission of words or letters in writing.
lipoid	1.
	syl	lip+oid
	pron	<1lipcid>, <1lI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	resembling fat; fatty.
lipoid	2.
	syl	lip+oid
	pron	<1lipcid>, <1lI->
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a fatlike substance, such as wax.
lipoid	3.
	syl	lip+oid
	pron	<1lipcid>, <1lI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	usage	also
	def	a former name for {lipid}.
lipolysis	0.
	syl	li+pol:y+sis
	pron	<li1polisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the hydrolysis of fats resulting in the production of carboxylic acids and glycerol.
lipolytic	sub
	head	lipolysis
	syl	lip:o+lyt+ic
	pron	<2lip*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
lipoma	ety	C19: New Latin
lipomas	infl
	head	lipoma
	or	lipomata
	syl	li+po+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lipomata	infl
	head	lipoma
	or	lipomas
	syl	li+po+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lipoma	0.
	syl	li+po+ma
	pron	<li1p*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumour composed of fatty tissue.
lipomatous	sub
	head	lipoma
	syl	li+pom:a+tous
	pron	<li1pom*t*s>
	pos	adj.
lipotropic	alt
	head	lipophilic
	or	lipophilic
	syl	lip:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2lip*u1tropik>, <1lI->
	pos	adj.
lipophilic	0.
	or	lipotropic
	syl	lip:o+phil+ic
	pron	<2lip*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having an affinity for lipids.
lipoprotein	0.
	syl	lip:o+pro+tein
	pron	<2lip*u1pr*utEn>, <1lI->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of proteins to which a lipid molecule is attached.
Lippe	1.
	syl	Lip+pe
	pron	<1lip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of NW Germany: now part of the West German state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Lippe	2.
	syl	Lip+pe
	pron	<1lip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N West Germany, flowing west to the Rhine. Length: about 240 km (150 miles).
-lipped	0.
	syl	-lipped
	pos	adj.
	def	having a lip or lips as specified.
	exam	1	tight-lipped.
Filippino	1.
	head	Lippi
	syl	Fi:lip:pi:no
	pron	<2filip1pEno>
	def	??1457-1504, Italian painter of the Florentine school.
Lippi	2.
	syl	Lip:pi
	pron	Italian <1lippi>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Fra Fi@.lip@.po} (fra fi#!lippo). ??1406-69, Italian painter of the Florentine school, noted particularly for his frescoes at Prato Cathedral (1452-64).
lippie	0.
	syl	lip+pie
	pron	<1lipi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	lipstick.
Lippizaner	ety	German, after Lippiza, Yugo?!slavia, where these horses were bred
Lippizaner	0.
	syl	Lip+pi+zan+er
	pron	<2lipit1sa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of riding and carriage horse used by the Spanish Riding School in Vienna and nearly always grey in colour.
Gabriel	infl
	head	Lippmann
	syl	Ga:bri:el
	pron	<gabri1el>
	pos	n.
Lippmann	0.
	syl	Lipp:mann
	pron	<1lipm*n>, French <lip1man>
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1921, French physicist. He devised the earliest process of colour photography: Nobel prize for physics 1908.
lippier	infl
	head	lippy
	syl	lip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
lippiest	infl
	head	lippy
	syl	lip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
lippy	0.
	syl	lip+py
	pron	<1lipi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	insolent or cheeky.
lip-reads	infl
	head	lip-read
	syl	lip-reads
	pron	<-1red>
	pos	vb.
lip-reading	infl
	head	lip-read
	syl	lip-read:ing
	pron	<-1red>
	pos	vb.
lip-read	infl
	syl	lip-read
	pron	<-1red>
	pos	vb.
lip-read	0.
	syl	lip-read
	pron	<1lip2rEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to interpret (words) by lip-reading.
lip-reading	0.
	syl	lip-read:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method used by the deaf to comprehend spoken words by interpreting movements of the speaker's lips. Also called: {speech-reading}.
lip-reader	sub
	head	lip-reading
	syl	lip-2read:er
	pos	n.
lip service	0.
	syl	lip serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	insincere tribute or respect.
lipstick	0.
	syl	lip+stick
	pron	<1lip2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic for colouring the lips, usually in the form of a stick.
liq	1.
	syl	liq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	liquid.
liq	2.
	syl	liq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	liquor.
liquate	ety	C17: from Latin liqu*_are to dissolve
liquate	0.
	syl	li+quate
	pron	<1lIkwAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to separate one component of (an alloy, impure metal, or ore) by heating so that the more fusible part melts.
liquation	sub
	head	liquate
	syl	li+1qua+tion
	pos	n.
liquefacient	ety	C19: from Latin liquefacere to make #7liquid 
liquefacient	1.
	syl	liq+ue+fa+cient
	pron	<2likwi1fAS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that liquefies or causes liquefaction.
liquefacient	2.
	syl	liq+ue+fa+cient
	pron	<2likwi1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming or causing to become liquid.
liquefied petroleum gas	0.
	syl	liq+ue+fied pe+tro+le:um gas
	pos	n.
	def	propane or butane liquefied under pressure. See also {bottled gas}.
liquefy	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin liquefacere to make liquid
liquify	alt
	head	liquefy
	or	liquefy
	syl	liq+ui+fy
	pron	<1likwi2fI>
	pos	vb.
liquefies	infl
	head	liquefy
	syl	liq+ue+fies
	pos	vb.
liquefying	infl
	head	liquefy
	syl	liq+ue+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
liquefied	infl
	head	liquefy
	syl	liq+ue+fied.
	pos	vb.
liquefy	0.
	or	liquify
	syl	liq+ue+fy
	pron	<1likwi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of a gas
	def	to become or cause to become liquid.
liquefaction	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquifaction
	syl	liq+ue+fac+tion
	pron	<2likwi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
liquifaction	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquefaction
	syl	liq+ui+fac+tion
	pron	<2likwi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
liquefactive	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquifactive
	syl	liq+ue+1fac+tive
	pos	adj.
liquifactive	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquefactive
	syl	liq+ui+1fac+tive
	pos	adj.
liquefiable	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquifiable
	syl	liq+ue+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
liquifiable	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquefiable
	syl	liq+ui+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
liquefier	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquifier
	syl	liq+ue+2fi+er
	pos	n.
liquifier	sub
	head	liquefy
	or	liquefier
	syl	liq+ui+2fi+er
	pos	n.
liquesce	0.
	syl	li+quesce
	pron	<li1kwes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become liquid.
liquescent	ety	C18: from Latin liquescere 
liquescent	0.
	syl	li+ques+cent
	pron	<li1kwesNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solid or gas
	def	becoming or tending to become liquid.
liquescence	sub
	head	liquescent
	or	liquescency
	syl	li+1ques+cence
	pos	n.
liquescency	sub
	head	liquescent
	or	liquescence
	syl	li+1ques+cen+cy
	pos	n.
liqueur	ety	C18: from French; see #7liquor 
liqueur	1.a.
	syl	li+queur
	pron	<li1kju*>, French <li1k@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several highly flavoured sweetened spirits such as kirsch or cointreau, intend?!ed to be drunk after a meal.
liqueur	1.b.
	syl	li+queur
	pron	<li1kju*>, French <li1k@o:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	liqueur glass.
liqueur	2.
	syl	li+queur
	pron	<li1kju*>, French <li1k@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hollow chocolate sweet containing liqueur.
liquid	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin liquidus, from liqu*_ere to be fluid
liquid	1.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance in a physical state in which the force of attraction between its molecules or atoms is only sufficient to hold them in a state of aggregation so that the substance can easily change its shape but cannot be expanded or compressed. Compare { {gas} (sense 1), {solid} (sense 1).}
liquid	2.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that is a liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.
liquid	3.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a frictionless continuant, esp. (l) or (r).
liquid	4.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or being a liquid or having the characteristic state of liquids.
	exam	1	liquid wax.
liquid	5.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	shining, trans?!parent, or brilliant.
liquid	6.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing, fluent, or smooth.
liquid	7.
	syl	liq+uid
	pron	<1likwid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of assets
	def	in the form of money or easily convertible into money.
liquidly	sub
	head	liquid
	syl	liq+uid+ly
	pos	adv.
liquid air	0.
	syl	liq+uid air
	pos	n.
	def	air that has been liquefied by cooling. It is a pale blue and consists mainly of liquid oxygen (boiling pt.: -182.9?%C) and liquid nitrogen (boiling pt.: -195.7?%C): used in the production of pure oxygen, nitrogen, and the inert gases, and as a refrigerant.
liquidambar	ety	C16: New Latin, from Latin liquidus liquid+Medieval Latin ambar #7amber 
liquidambar	1.
	syl	liq+uid+am+bar
	pron	<2likwid1@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any deciduous tree of the hamamelidaceous genus of Asia and North and Central America, with star-shaped leaves, and exuding a yellow aromatic balsam. See also {sweet gum}.
liquidambar	2.
	syl	liq+uid+am+bar
	pron	<2likwid1@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the balsam of this tree, used in medicine. See also { {storax} (sense 3).}
liquidate	1.a.
	syl	liq+ui+date
	pron	<1likwi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle or pay off (a debt, claim, etc.).
liquidate	1.b.
	syl	liq+ui+date
	pron	<1likwi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to determine by litigation or agreement the amount of (damages, indebtedness, etc.).
liquidate	2.a.
	syl	liq+ui+date
	pron	<1likwi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to terminate the operations of (a commercial firm, bankrupt estate, etc.) by assessment of liabilities and appropriation of assets for their settlement.
liquidate	2.b.
	syl	liq+ui+date
	pron	<1likwi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a commercial firm, etc.
	def	to terminate operations in this manner.
liquidate	3.
	syl	liq+ui+date
	pron	<1likwi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (assets) into cash.
liquidate	4.
	syl	liq+ui+date
	pron	<1likwi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eliminate or kill.
liquidation	1.a.
	syl	liq+ui+da+tion
	pron	<2likwi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of terminating the affairs of a business firm, etc., by realizing its assets to discharge its liabilities.
liquidation	1.b.
	syl	liq+ui+da+tion
	pron	<2likwi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of a business firm, etc., having its affairs so terminated (esp. in the phrase {to go into liquidation) }.
liquidation	2.
	syl	liq+ui+da+tion
	pron	<2likwi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	destruction; elimination.
liquidator	0.
	syl	liq+ui+da+tor
	pron	<1likwi2dAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person assigned to supervise the liquidation of a business concern and whose legal authorization, rights, and duties differ according to whether the liquidation is compulsory or voluntary.
liquid crystal	0.
	syl	liq+uid crys+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid that has some crystalline characteristics, such as the presence of different optical properties in different directions; a substance in a mesomorphic state. See also {smectic, nematic}.
liquid crystal display	0.
	syl	liq+uid crys+tal dis+play
	pos	n.
	def	a display of numbers, esp. in an electronic calculator, using liquid-crystal cells that change their reflectivity when an electric field is applied to them.
liquid fire	0.
	syl	liq+uid fire
	pos	n.
	def	inflammable petroleum or other liquid used as a weapon of war in flamethrowers, etc.
liquid glass	0.
	syl	liq+uid glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {water glass}.
liquidity	1.
	syl	li+quid+i:ty
	pron	<li1kwiditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the possession of sufficient liquid assets to discharge current liabilities.
liquidity	2.
	syl	li+quid+i:ty
	pron	<li1kwiditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being liquid.
liquidity preference	0.
	syl	li+quid+i:ty pref+er+ence
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the Keynesian demand function for holding money, consisting of three component motives: transactions, precaution, and speculation.
liquidity ratio	0.
	syl	li+quid+i:ty ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of total liquid assets to total deposits, which commercial banks maintain by custom. Also called: {liquid assets ratio}.
liquidise	alt
	head	liquidize
	or	liquidize
	syl	liq+uid+ise
	pron	<1likwi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
liquidize	1.
	or	liquidise
	syl	liq+uid+ize
	pron	<1likwi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become liquid; liquefy.
liquidize	2.
	or	liquidise
	syl	liq+uid+ize
	pron	<1likwi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pulverize (food) in a liquidizer so as to produce a fluid.
liquidiser	alt
	head	liquidizer
	or	liquidizer
	syl	liq+uid+is+er
	pron	<1likwi2dIz*>
	pos	n.
liquidizer	0.
	or	liquidiser
	syl	liq+uid+iz+er
	pron	<1likwi2dIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kitchen appliance with blades for cutting and pur*'eeing vegetables, blending liquids, etc. Also called: {blender}.
liquid measure	0.
	syl	liq+uid meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a unit or system of units for measuring volumes of liquids or their containers.
liquid oxygen	0.
	syl	liq+uid ox:y+gen
	pos	n.
	def	the clear pale blue liquid state of oxygen produced by liquefying air and allowing the nitrogen to evaporate: used in rocket fuels. Also called: {lox}.
liquid paraffin	0.
	syl	liq+uid par+af+fin
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless almost tasteless oily liquid obtained by petroleum distillation and used as a laxative. Also called (esp. U.S.): {mineral oil}.
liquifies	infl
	head	liquify
	syl	liq+ui+fies
	pos	vb.
liquifying	infl
	head	liquify
	syl	liq+ui+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
liquified	infl
	head	liquify
	syl	liq+ui+fied.
	pos	vb.
liquify	0.
	syl	liq+ui+fy
	pron	<1likwi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {liquefy}.
liquor	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin, from liqu*_ere to be liquid
liquor	1.
	syl	liq+uor
	pron	<1lik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any alcoholic drink, esp. spirits, or such drinks collectively.
liquor	2.
	syl	liq+uor
	pron	<1lik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid substance, esp. that in which food has been cooked.
liquor	3.
	syl	liq+uor
	pron	<1lik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a solution of a pure substance in water.
liquor	4.
	syl	liq+uor
	pron	<1lik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brewing.
	def	warm water added to malt to form wort.
in liquor	5.
	head	liquor
	syl	in liquor.
	def	drunk; intoxicated.
liquor	6.
	syl	liq+uor
	pron	<1lik*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brewing.
	def	to steep (malt) in warm water to form wort; mash.
liquorice	ety	C13: via Anglo-Norman and Old French from Late Latin liquir*_itia, from Latin glycyrrh*_iza, from Greek glukurrhiza, from glukus sweet+ rhiza root
licorice	alt
	head	liquorice
	or	liquorice
	syl	lic:o+rice
	pron	<1lik*ris>, <-*riS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
liquorice	1.
	or	licorice
	syl	liq:uo+rice
	pron	<1lik*ris>, <-*riS>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial Mediterranean leguminous shrub, having spikes of pale blue flowers and flat red-brown pods.
liquorice	2.
	or	licorice
	syl	liq:uo+rice
	pron	<1lik*ris>, <-*riS>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried root of this plant, used as a laxative and in confectionery.
liquorice	3.
	or	licorice
	syl	liq:uo+rice
	pron	<1lik*ris>, <-*riS>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet having a liquorice flavour.
liquorish	1.
	syl	liq+uor+ish
	pron	<1lik*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {lickerish}.
liquorish	2.
	syl	liq+uor+ish
	pron	<1lik*riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a variant of {liquorice}.
liquorishly	sub
	head	liquorish
	syl	liq+uor+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
liquorishness	sub
	head	liquorish
	syl	liq+uor+ish+ness
	pos	n.
liquor up	0.
	syl	liq+uor up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to become or cause to become drunk.
lira	ety	Italian, from Latin l*_ibra pound
lire	infl
	head	lira
	or	liras
	syl	li:re
	pron	<1li*ri>, Italian <1lErA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liras	infl
	head	lira
	or	lire
	syl	li:ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lira	1.
	syl	li:ra
	pron	<1li*r*>, Italian <1lEra>, Italian <1lErA>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Italy and San Marino.
lira	2.
	syl	li:ra
	pron	<1li*r*>, Italian <1lEra>, Italian <1lErA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pound}. the standard monetary unit of Turkey, divided into 100 piastres.
liriodendron	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek leiron lily+ dendron tree
liriodendrons	infl
	head	liriodendron
	or	liriodendra
	syl	lir:i:o+den+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liriodendra	infl
	head	liriodendron
	or	liriodendrons
	syl	lir:i:o+den+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liriodendron	0.
	syl	lir:i:o+den+dron
	pron	<2liri*u1dendr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two deciduous trees of the magnoliaceous genus the tulip tree of North America or of China.
liripipe	ety	C14: Medieval Latin liripipium, origin obscure
liripoop	alt
	head	liripipe
	or	liripipe
	syl	lir:i+poop
	pron	<1liri2pu:p>
	pos	n.
liripipe	0.
	or	liripoop
	syl	lir:i+pipe
	pron	<1liri2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the tip of a graduate's hood.
Lisbon	0.
	syl	Lis+bon
	pron	<1lizb*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop.: 774500 (1974 est.). Portuguese name: {Lis+bo@.a} (li#f#!bo$$).
Lisieux	0.
	syl	Li+sieux
	pron	French <li1zj$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW France: Roman Catholic pilgrimage centre, for its shrine of St. Th*'er*`ese, who lived there. Pop.: 26674 (1975).
lisle	ety	C19: named after Lisle (now Lille), town in France where this type of thread was originally manufactured
lisle	0.a.
	syl	lisle
	pron	<lIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fine cotton thread or fabric.
lisle	0.b.
	syl	lisle
	pron	<lIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lisle stockings.
lisp	ety	Old English *_awlispian, from wlisp lisping (adj.), of imitative origin; related to Old High German lispen 
lisp	1.
	syl	lisp
	pron	<lisp>
	pos	n.
	def	the articulation of and like or nearly like the sounds in English and respectively.
lisp	2.
	syl	lisp
	pron	<lisp>
	pos	n.
	def	the habit or speech defect of pronouncing and in this manner.
lisp	3.
	syl	lisp
	pron	<lisp>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a lisp in pronunciation.
lisp	4.
	syl	lisp
	pron	<lisp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use a lisp in the pronunciation of (speech).
lisp	5.
	syl	lisp
	pron	<lisp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or pronounce imperfectly or haltingly.
lisper	sub
	head	lisp
	syl	lisp+er
	pos	n.
lispingly	sub
	head	lisp
	syl	lisp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lis pendens	ety	Latin: pending lawsuit
lis pendens	1.
	syl	lis pen+dens
	pron	<lis> <1pendenz>
	pos	n.
	def	a suit pending in a court that concerns the title to land.
lis pendens	2.
	syl	lis pen+dens
	pron	<lis> <1pendenz>
	pos	n.
	def	a notice filed to warn interested persons of such a suit.
Lissajous figure	ety	C19: named after Jules A. Lissajous (1822-80), French physicist
Lissajous figure	0.
	syl	Lis+sa+jous fig+ure
	pron	<1lEs*2Zu:>, <2lEs*1Zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve traced out by a point that undergoes two simple harmonic motions in mutually perpendicular directions. The shape of these curves is characteristic of the relative phases and frequencies of the motion; they are used to determine the frequencies and phases of alternating voltages.
lissom	ety	C19: variant of #7lithe?!some 
lissome	alt
	head	lissom
	or	lissom
	syl	lis+some
	pron	<1lis*m>
	pos	adj.
lissom	1.
	or	lissome
	syl	lis+som
	pron	<1lis*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	supple in the limbs or body; lithe; flexible.
lissom	2.
	or	lissome
	syl	lis+som
	pron	<1lis*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	agile; nimble.
lissomly	sub
	head	lissom
	or	lissomely
	syl	lis+som+ly
	pos	adv.
lissomely	sub
	head	lissom
	or	lissomly
	syl	lis+some+ly
	pos	adv.
lissomness	sub
	head	lissom
	or	lissomeness
	syl	lis+som+ness
	pos	n.
lissomeness	sub
	head	lissom
	or	lissomness
	syl	lis+some+ness
	pos	n.
list	ety	C17: from French, ultimately related to #7list %2; compare Italian lista list of names (earlier: border, strip, as of paper), Old High German l*_ista border
list	H1.1.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	an item-by-item record of names or things, usually written or printed one under the other.
be on the danger list	2.
	head	list
	syl	be on the danger list.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be in a critical medical or physical condition.
list	H1.3.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a list of.
list	H1.4.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include in a list.
list	H1.5.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	to obtain an official quotation for (a security) so that it may be traded on the recognized market.
list	H1.6.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {enlist}.
listable	sub
	head	list
	syl	list+a:ble
	pos	adj.
list	ety	Old English l*_ist; related to Old High German l*_ista 
list	H2.1.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	a border or edging strip, esp. of cloth.
list	H2.2.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {selvage}.
list	H2.3.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of bark, sapwood, etc., trimmed from a board or plank.
list	H2.4.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {fillet} (sense 4).}
list	H2.5.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip, band, ridge or furrow.
list	H2.6.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	a ridge in ploughed land formed by throwing two furrows together.
list	H2.7.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to border with or as if with a list or lists.
list	H2.8.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	to plough (land) so as to form lists.
list	H2.9.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a list from (a board, plank, etc.).
list	ety	C17: origin unknown
list	H3.1.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of ships
	def	to lean over or cause to lean over to one side.
list	H3.2.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of leaning to one side.
list	ety	Old English lystan; related to Old High German lusten and Gothic l*_uston to desire
list	H4.1.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be pleasing to (a person).
list	H4.2.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to desire or choose.
list	H4.3.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a liking or desire.
list	ety	Old English hlystan; related to Old Norse hlusta 
list	H5.0.
	syl	list
	pron	<list>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {listen}.
listed building	0.
	syl	list+ed build+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a building officially recognized as having special historical or architectural interest and therefore protected from demolition or alteration.
listel	ety	C16: via French from Italian listello, diminutive of lista band, #7list %2
listel	0.
	syl	lis+tel
	pron	<1listL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {fillet} (sense 6).}
listen	ety	Old English hlysnan; related to Old High German l*_ustr*_en 
listen	1.
	syl	lis+ten
	pron	<1lisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to concentrate on hearing something.
listen	2.
	syl	lis+ten
	pron	<1lisN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take heed; pay attention.
	exam	1	I told you many times but you wouldn't listen.
listener	sub
	head	listen
	syl	lis+ten+er
	pos	n.
listen in	1.
	syl	lis+ten in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to listen to the radio.
listen in	2.
	syl	lis+ten in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to intercept radio communications.
listen in	3.
	syl	lis+ten in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to listen but not contribute (to a discussion), esp. surreptitiously.
listening post	1.
	syl	lis+ten+ing post
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a forward position set up to obtain early warning of enemy movement.
listening post	2.
	syl	lis+ten+ing post
	pos	n.
	def	any strategic position or place for obtaining information about another country or area.
lister	ety	C19: from #7list %2
lister	0.
	syl	lis+ter
	pron	<1list*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., agriculture.
	def	a plough with a double mouldboard designed to throw soil to either side of a central furrow. Also called: {lister plough, middlebreaker, middle buster}.
Joseph	infl
	head	Lister
	syl	Jo:seph
	pos	n.
Lister	0.
	syl	Lis:ter
	pron	<1list*>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Lister. 1827-1912, English surgeon, who introduced the use of antiseptics.
Listerism	0.
	syl	Lis+ter+ism
	pron	<1list*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	the use of or theory of using antiseptic techniques.
listing	0.
	syl	list+ing
	pron	<1listiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a list or an entry in a list.
listless	ety	C15: from list desire+-#7less 
listless	0.
	syl	list+less
	pron	<1listlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking vigour or energy.
listlessly	sub
	head	listless
	syl	list+less+ly
	pos	adv.
listlessness	sub
	head	listless
	syl	list+less+ness
	pos	n.
list price	0.
	syl	list price
	pos	n.
	def	the selling price of merchandise as quoted in a catalogue or advertisement.
lists	ety	C14: plural of #7list %2 (border, boundary)
lists	1.a.
	syl	lists
	pron	<lists>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the enclosed field of combat at a tournament.
lists	1.b.
	syl	lists
	pron	<lists>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the barriers enclosing the field at a tournament.
lists	2.
	syl	lists
	pron	<lists>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any arena or scene of conflict, controversy, etc.
enter the lists	3.
	head	lists
	syl	enter the lists.
	def	to engage in a conflict, controversy, etc.
Franz	infl
	head	Liszt
	syl	Franz
	pos	n.
Liszt	0.
	syl	Liszt
	pron	<list>
	pos	n.
	usage	frants). 1811-86, Hungarian composer and pianist. The greatest piano virtuoso of the 19th century, he originated the symphonic poem, pioneered the one-movement sonata form, and developed new harmonic combinations. His works include the symphonies; Faust 1861
	def	and (1867), piano compositions and transcriptions, songs, and church music.
lit	H1.1.
	syl	lit
	pron	<lit>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {light%1}.
lit	H1.2.
	syl	lit
	pron	<lit>
	pos	vb.
	def	an alternative past tense or past participle of {light%2}.
litas	alt
	head	lit
	or	lit
	syl	li+tas
	pron	<lit>, <1lEta:s>, <1lEta:s>
	pos	n.
lits	infl
	head	lit
	syl	lits
	pron	<1lEtA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
litai	infl
	head	lit
	or	litu
	syl	li+tai
	pron	<1lEtA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
litu	infl
	head	lit
	or	litai
	syl	li:tu
	pron	<1lEtu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lit	H2.0.
	or	litas
	syl	lit
	pron	<lit>, <1lEta:s>, <1lEta:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the monetary unit of Lithuania before 1940.
lit	1.
	syl	lit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	literal(ly).
lit	2.
	syl	lit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	literary.
lit	3.
	syl	lit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	literature.
Li T'ai-po	0.
	syl	Li T'ai-po
	pron	<1lE> <1tI> <1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Li Po}.
litany	ety	C13: via Old French from Medieval Latin litan*_ia from Late Greek litaneia prayer, ultimately from Greek lit*_e entreaty
litanies	infl
	head	litany
	syl	lit:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
litany	1.a.
	syl	lit:a+ny
	pron	<1lit*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of prayer con?!sisting of a series of invocations, each followed by an unvarying response.
lithe Litany	1.b.
	head	litany
	syl	lithe Litany.
	def	the general supplication in this form included in the Book of Common Prayer.
litany	2.
	syl	lit:a+ny
	pron	<1lit*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any long or tedious speech or recital.
litchi	ety	C16: from Cantonese lai chi 
lichee	infl
	head	litchi
	syl	li+chee
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
lichi	infl
	head	litchi
	or	lychee
	syl	li+chi
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
lychee	infl
	head	litchi
	or	lichi
	syl	ly+chee
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
litchi	1.
	syl	li+tchi
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese sapindaceous tree, cultivated for its round edible fruits.
litchi	2.
	syl	li+tchi
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which has whitish juicy pulp and is usually eaten dried or as a preserve.
litchi nut	3.
	head	litchi
	syl	litchi nut.
	def	the dried fruit of this tree.
-lite	ety	from French -lite or -lithe, from Greek lithos stone
-lite	0.
	syl	-lite
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in names of minerals) stone.
	exam	1	chryso?!lite.
liter	0.
	syl	li+ter
	pron	<1lEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {litre}.
literacy	1.
	syl	lit+er:a+cy
	pron	<1lit*r*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to read and write.
literacy	2.
	syl	lit+er:a+cy
	pron	<1lit*r*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to use language proficiently.
literae humaniores	ety	Latin, literally: the more humane letters
literae humaniores	0.
	syl	lit+e:rae hu+ma+ni:o+res
	pron	<1lit*2rE> <hju:2m@ni1c:rEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the faculty concerned with Greek and Latin literature, ancient history, and philosophy; classics.
literal	ety	C14: from Late Latin litter*_alis concerning letters, from Latin littera #7letter 
literal	1.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	in exact accordance with or limited to the primary or explicit meaning of a word or text.
literal	2.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	word for word.
literal	3.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull, factual, or prosaic.
literal	4.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, concerning, or indicated by letters.
literal	5.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	true; actual.
literal	6.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	containing or using coefficients and constants represented by letters.
	exam	1	ax%2+b is a literal expression.
literal	7.
	syl	lit+er+al
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {literal error}. a misprint or misspelling in a text.
literalness	sub
	head	literal
	or	literality
	syl	lit+er+al+ness
	pron	<2lit*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
literality	sub
	head	literal
	or	literalness
	syl	lit+er+al+i:ty
	pron	<2lit*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
literalism	1.
	syl	lit+er+al+ism
	pron	<1lit*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the disposition to take words and statements in their literal sense.
literalism	2.
	syl	lit+er+al+ism
	pron	<1lit*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	literal or realistic portrayal in art or literature.
literalist	sub
	head	literalism
	syl	lit+er+al+ist
	pos	n.
literalistic	sub
	head	literalism
	syl	lit+er+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
literalistically	sub
	head	literalism
	syl	lit+er+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
literally	1.
	syl	lit+er+al+ly
	pron	<1lit*r*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a literal manner.
literary	ety	C17: from Latin litter*_arius concerning reading and writing. See #7letter  &- #!lit+er+ar@.i+ly adv. &- #!lit+er+ar@.i+ness n. ********************************************************************** &- #!lit+er+ar@.i+ly adv. &- #!lit+er+ar@.i+ness n. **********************************************************************
literary	1.
	syl	lit+er+ar:y
	pron	<1lit*r*ri>, <1litr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, concerned with, or characteristic of literature or scholarly writing.
	exam	1	a literary discussion;
	exam	2	a literary style.
literary	2.
	syl	lit+er+ar:y
	pron	<1lit*r*ri>, <1litr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	versed in or knowledge?!able about literature.
	exam	1	a literary man.
literary	3.
	syl	lit+er+ar:y
	pron	<1lit*r*ri>, <1litr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	formal; not colloquial.
literary agent	0.
	syl	lit+er+ar:y a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manages the business affairs of an author.
literary agency	sub
	head	literary agent
	syl	lit+er+ar:y a:gen+cy
	pos	n.
literate	ety	C15: from Latin litter*_atus learned. See #7letter 
literate	1.
	syl	lit+er+ate
	pron	<1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to read and write.
literate	2.
	syl	lit+er+ate
	pron	<1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	educated; learned.
literate	3.
	syl	lit+er+ate
	pron	<1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	used to words rather than numbers as a means of expression. Compare {numerate}.
literate	4.
	syl	lit+er+ate
	pron	<1lit*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a literate person.
literately	sub
	head	literate
	syl	lit+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
literati	ety	C17: from Latin
literati	0.
	syl	lit+e:ra+ti
	pron	<2lit*1ra:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	literary or scholarly people.
literatim	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Latin littera #7letter 
literatim	0.
	syl	lit+e:ra+tim
	pron	<2lit*1ra:tim>
	pos	adv.
	def	letter for letter.
literation	0.
	syl	lit+er:a+tion
	pron	<2lit*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of letters to represent sounds or words.
literator	ety	C18: from Latin, from littera letter
literator	0.
	syl	lit+er:a+tor
	pron	<1lit*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {litt*'erateur}.
literature	ety	C14: from Latin litter*_at*_ura writing; see #7letter 
literature	1.
	syl	lit+er:a+ture
	pron	<1lit*riC*>, <1litri->
	pos	n.
	def	written material such as poetry, novels, essays, etc.
literature	2.
	syl	lit+er:a+ture
	pron	<1lit*riC*>, <1litri->
	pos	n.
	def	the body of written work of a particular culture or people.
	exam	1	Scandinavian literature.
literature	3.
	syl	lit+er:a+ture
	pron	<1lit*riC*>, <1litri->
	pos	n.
	def	written or printed matter of a particular type or genre.
	exam	1	scientific literature;
	exam	2	the literature of the violin.
literature	4.
	syl	lit+er:a+ture
	pron	<1lit*riC*>, <1litri->
	pos	n.
	def	the art or profession of a writer.
literature	5.
	syl	lit+er:a+ture
	pron	<1lit*riC*>, <1litri->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	learning.
lith	1.
	syl	lith.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lithograph.
lith	2.
	syl	lith.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lithography.
Lith	0.
	syl	Lith.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Lithuania(n).
-lith	ety	from Greek lithos stone
-lith	0.
	syl	-lith
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating stone or rock.
	exam	1	megalith.
litharge	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin lithargyrus, from Greek, from lithos stone+ arguros silver
litharge	0.
	syl	lith+arge
	pron	<1liTa:J>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lead monoxide}.
lithe	ety	Old English (in the sense: gentle; C15: supple); related to Old High German lindi soft, Latin lentus slow
lithe	0.
	syl	lithe
	pron	<lI@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	flexible or supple.
lithely	sub
	head	lithe
	syl	lithe+ly
	pos	adv.
litheness	sub
	head	lithe
	syl	lithe+ness
	pos	n.
lithesome	0.
	syl	lithe+some
	pron	<1lI@ds*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {lissom}.
lithia	ety	C19: New Latin, ultimately from Greek lithos stone
lithia	1.
	syl	lith:i:a
	pron	<1liTi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lithium oxide}.
lithia	2.
	syl	lith:i:a
	pron	<1liTi*>
	pos	n.
	def	lithium present in mineral waters as lithium salts.
lithiasis	ety	C17: New Latin; see #7litho -, -#7iasis 
lithiasis	0.
	syl	li+thi:a+sis
	pron	<li1TI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the formation of a calculus.
lithia water	0.
	syl	lith:i:a wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or artificial mineral water that contains lithium salts.
lithic	ety	C18: from Greek lithikos stony
lithic	1.
	syl	lith+ic
	pron	<1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or composed of stone.
	exam	1	a lithic sandstone.
lithic	2.
	syl	lith+ic
	pron	<1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of or relating to a calculus or calculi, esp. one in the urinary bladder.
lithic	3.
	syl	lith+ic
	pron	<1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing lithium.
-lithic	ety	from Greek lithikos, from lithos stone
-lithic	0.
	syl	-lith:ic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in anthropology) relating to the use of stone implements in a specified cultural period.
	exam	1	Neolithic.
lithium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7litho -#7+ -#7ium 
lithium	0.
	syl	lith+i:um
	pron	<1liTi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft silvery element of the alkali metal series: the lightest known metal, used as an alloy hardener, as a reducing agent, and in batteries. Symbol: Li; atomic no.: 3; atomic wt.: 6.941; valency: 1; relative density: 0.534; melting pt.: 179?%C; boiling pt.: 1317?%C.
lithium oxide	0.
	syl	lith+i:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline compound. It absorbs carbon dioxide and water vapour.
lithos	infl
	head	litho
	syl	li+thos
	pos	adj. adv.
	mod	pl.
litho	0.
	syl	li+tho
	pron	<1lIT*u>
	pos	n. adv.
	def	short for {lithography, lithograph, lithographic}, or {lithographically}.
lithog	alt
	head	litho
	or	litho
	syl	lithog.
litho	1.
	or	lithog
	syl	litho.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lithograph.
litho	2.
	or	lithog
	syl	litho.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	lithography.
litho-	ety	from Latin, from Greek, from lithos stone
lithograph	1.
	syl	lith:o+graph
	pron	<1liT*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a print made by lithography.
lithograph	2.
	syl	lith:o+graph
	pron	<1liT*2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reproduce (pictures, text, etc.) by lithography.
lithographic	sub
	head	lithograph
	or	lithographical
	syl	lith:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2liT*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
lithographical	sub
	head	lithograph
	or	lithographic
	syl	lith:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
lithographically	sub
	head	lithograph
	syl	lith:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lithography	ety	C18: from New Latin lithographia, from #7litho -#7+ -#7graphy 
lithography	0.
	syl	li+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<li1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of printing from a metal or stone surface on which the printing areas are not raised but made ink-receptive as opposed to ink-repellent.
lithographer	sub
	head	lithography
	syl	li+1thog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
lithoid	ety	C19: from Greek lithoeid*_es, from lithos stone
lithoidal	alt
	head	lithoid
	or	lithoid
	syl	li+thoi+dal
	pron	<li1TcidL>
	pos	adj.
lithoid	0.
	or	lithoidal
	syl	lith+oid
	pron	<1liTcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling stone or rock.
lithol	0.
	syl	lithol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lithology.
lithology	1.
	syl	li+thol+o:gy
	pron	<li1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the physical characteristics of a rock, including colour, composition, and texture.
lithology	2.
	syl	li+thol+o:gy
	pron	<li1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of rocks.
lithologic	sub
	head	lithology
	or	lithological
	syl	lith:o+log+ic
	pron	<2liT*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
lithological	sub
	head	lithology
	or	lithologic
	syl	lith:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
lithologically	sub
	head	lithology
	syl	lith:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lithologist	sub
	head	lithology
	syl	li+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
lithomarge	ety	C18: from New Latin lithomarga from #7litho -#7+ Latin marga marl
lithomarge	0.
	syl	lith:o+marge
	pron	<1liT*2ma:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth compact type of kaolin: white or reddish and often mottled.
lithometeor	0.
	syl	lith:o+me:te:or
	pron	<2liT*1mEti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of solid particles, such as dust, sand, etc., suspended in the atmosphere.
lithophyte	1.
	syl	lith:o+phyte
	pron	<1liT*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that grows on rocky or stony ground.
lithophyte	2.
	syl	lith:o+phyte
	pron	<1liT*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism, such as a coral, that is partly composed of stony material.
lithophytic	sub
	head	lithophyte
	syl	lith:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2liT*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
lithopone	ety	C20: from #7litho -#7+ Greek ponos work
lithopone	0.
	syl	lith:o+pone
	pron	<1liT*2p*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a white pigment consisting of a mixture of zinc sulphide, zinc oxide, and barium sulphate.
lithosol	ety	C20: from #7litho -#7+ Latin solum soil
lithosol	0.
	syl	lith:o+sol
	pron	<1liT*2sol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a type of azonal soil consisting chiefly of unweathered or partly weathered rock fragments, usually found on steep slopes.
lithosphere	1.
	syl	lith:o+sphere
	pron	<1liT*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rigid outer layer of the earth's crust, consisting of rocks and superficial deposits of soil, drift, etc. See also {asthenosphere}.
lithosphere	2.
	syl	lith:o+sphere
	pron	<1liT*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the earth's crust.
lithotomy	ety	C18: via Late Latin from Greek, from #7litho -#7+ -#7tomy 
lithotomies	infl
	head	lithotomy
	syl	li+thot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lithotomy	0.
	syl	li+thot:o+my
	pron	<li1Tot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical removal of a calculus, esp. one in the urinary bladder.
lithotomic	sub
	head	lithotomy
	or	lithotomical
	syl	lith:o+tom+ic
	pron	<2liT*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
lithotomical	sub
	head	lithotomy
	or	lithotomic
	syl	lith:o+1tom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
lithotomist	sub
	head	lithotomy
	syl	li+1thot:o+mist
	pos	n.
lithotrity	ety	C19: from #7litho -#7+ Latin tr*_itus, from terere to crush
lithotrities	infl
	head	lithotrity
	syl	li+thot+ri:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lithotrity	0.
	syl	li+thot+ri:ty
	pron	<li1Totriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	the crushing of a calculus in the bladder so that it can be expelled by urinating.
Lithuanian	1.
	syl	Lith:u:a+ni:an
	pron	<2liTju1Ani*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Lithuania, its people, or their language.
Lithuanian	2.
	syl	Lith:u:a+ni:an
	pron	<2liTju1Ani*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official language of the Lithuanian SSR, along with Russian: belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family.
Lithuanian	3.
	syl	Lith:u:a+ni:an
	pron	<2liTju1Ani*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Lithuania.
Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Lith:u:a+ni:an So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W Soviet Union, on the Baltic Sea: a grand duchy in medieval times. Capital: Vilnius. Pop.: 3128236 (1970). Area: 65200 sq. km (25174 sq. miles). Also called: {Lithuania}. Lithuanian name: {Lietuva}.
litigable	0.
	syl	lit:i+ga:ble
	pron	<1litig*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	that may be the subject of litigation.
litigant	1.
	syl	lit:i+gant
	pron	<1litig*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a party to a lawsuit.
litigant	2.
	syl	lit:i+gant
	pron	<1litig*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	engaged in litigation.
litigate	ety	C17: from Latin l*_itig*_are, from l*_it-, stem of l*_is lawsuit+ agere to carry on
litigate	1.
	syl	lit:i+gate
	pron	<1liti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or contest (a claim, action, etc.) in a lawsuit.
litigate	2.
	syl	lit:i+gate
	pron	<1liti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in legal proceedings.
litigator	sub
	head	litigate
	syl	lit:i+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
litigation	1.
	syl	lit:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2liti1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of bringing or contesting a lawsuit.
litigation	2.
	syl	lit:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2liti1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a judicial proceeding or contest.
litigious	ety	C14: from Latin l*_itigi*_osus quarrelsome, from l*_itigium strife
litigious	1.
	syl	li+ti+gious
	pron	<li1tiJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively ready to go to law.
litigious	2.
	syl	li+ti+gious
	pron	<li1tiJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to litigation.
litigious	3.
	syl	li+ti+gious
	pron	<li1tiJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to dispute or disagree.
litigiously	sub
	head	litigious
	syl	li+1ti+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
litigiousness	sub
	head	litigious
	syl	li+1ti+gious+ness
	pos	n.
litmus	ety	C16: perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse litmosi, from litr dye+ mosi moss
litmus	0.
	syl	lit+mus
	pron	<1litm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble powder obtained from certain lichens. It turns red under acid conditions and blue under basic conditions and is used as an indicator.
litotes	ety	C17: from Greek, from litos small
litotes	infl
	syl	li+to+tes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
litotes	0.
	syl	li+to+tes
	pron	<1lIt*u2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	understatement for rhetorical effect, esp. when achieved by using negation with a term in place of using an antonym of that term, as in @6She was not a little upset@9 for @6She was extremely upset@9.
litre	ety	C19: from French, from Medieval Latin litra, from Greek: a unit of weight
liter	alt
	head	litre
	or	litre
	syl	li+ter
	pron	<1lEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
litre	1.
	or	liter
	syl	li+tre
	pron	<1lEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the volume occupied by 1 kilogram of pure water at 4?%C and 760 millimetres of mercury. 1 litre is equivalent to 1.000028 cubic decimetres or about 1.76 pints.
litre	2.
	or	liter
	syl	li+tre
	pron	<1lEt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in technical usage
	def	one cubic decimetre.
LittB	ety	Latin: Litterarum Baccalaureus 
LitB	alt
	head	LittB
	or	LittB
	syl	Lit.B.
LittB	0.
	or	LitB
	syl	Litt.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Letters Bachelor of Literature.
LittD	ety	Latin: Litterarum Doctor 
LitD	alt
	head	LittD
	or	LittD
	syl	Lit.D.
LittD	0.
	or	LitD
	syl	Litt.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Letters Doctor of Literature.
litter	ety	C13 (in the sense: bed): via Anglo-French, ultimately from Latin lectus bed
litter	1.a.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	small refuse or waste materials carelessly dropped, esp. in public places.
litter	1.b.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	litter bin.
litter	2.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disordered or untidy condition or a collection of objects in this condition.
litter	3.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of offspring produced at one birth by a mammal such as a sow.
litter	4.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of partly decomposed leaves, twigs, etc., on the ground in a wood or forest.
litter	5.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	straw, hay, or similar material used as bedding, protection, etc., by animals or plants.
litter	6.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of conveying people, esp. sick or wounded people, consisting of a light bed or seat held between parallel sticks.
litter	7.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a place) untidy by strewing (refuse).
litter	8.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter (objects, etc.) about or (of objects) to lie around or upon (anything) in an untidy fashion.
litter	9.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of pigs, cats, etc.
	def	to give birth to (offspring).
litter	10.
	syl	lit+ter
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (an animal or plant) with straw or hay for bedding, protection, etc.
litt'erateur	ety	C19: from French from Latin litter*_ator a grammarian
litt'erateur	0.
	syl	lit+t*'e+ra+teur
	pron	<2lit*r*1tR:>, French <litAra1t@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an author, esp. a professional writer.
litterbug	alt
	head	litter lout
	or	litter lout
	syl	lit:ter+bug
	pron	<1lit*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
litter lout	0.
	or	litterbug
	syl	lit+ter lout
	pron	<1lit*2b^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who tends to drop refuse in public places.
little	ety	Old English l*_ytel; related to l*_yr few, Old High German luzzil 
little	1.a.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a small quantity, extent, or duration of.
	exam	1	the little hope there is left;
	exam	2	very little milk.
little	1.b.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	save a little for me.
little	2.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	determiner.
	def	not much.
	exam	1	little damage was done.
make little of	3.
	head	little
	syl	make little of.
	def	to regard or treat as insignificant; dismiss.
little	4.a.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	determiner.
	def	very.
little	4.b.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a lot.
quite a little	5.
	head	little
	syl	quite a little.
	def	a considerable amount.
think little of	6.
	head	little
	syl	think little of.
	def	to have a low opinion of.
little	7.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of small or less than average size.
little	8.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adj.
	def	young.
	exam	1	a little boy;
	exam	2	our little ones.
little	9.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adj.
	def	endearingly familiar; dear.
	exam	1	my husband's little ways.
little	10.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adj.
	def	contemptible, mean, or disagreeable.
	exam	1	your filthy little mind.
little	11.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a region or district
	def	resembling another country or town in miniature.
	exam	1	little Ven?!ice.
little game	12.
	head	little
	syl	little game.
	def	a person's secret intention or business.
	exam	1	so that's his little game&!
no little	13.
	head	little
	syl	no little.
	def	considerable.
little	14.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually preceded by a
	def	in a small amount; to a small extent or degree; not a lot.
	exam	1	to laugh a little.
little	15.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adv.
	usage	used preceding a verb
	def	not at all, or hardly.
	exam	1	he little realized his fate.
little	16.
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	adv.
	def	not much or often.
	exam	1	we go there very little now.
little by little	17.
	head	little
	syl	little by little.
	def	by small degrees.
little	xref
	syl	lit+tle
	pron	<1litL>
	pos	determiner.
	def	See also {less, lesser, least, littler, littlest}.
Little America	0.
	syl	Lit+tle A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the chief U.S. base in the Antarctic, on the Ross Ice Shelf: first established by Richard Byrd (1928); used for polar exploration.
the	infl
	head	Little Bear
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Little Bear	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Bear
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Ursa Minor}.
Little Belt	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Belt
	pos	n.
	def	a strait in Denmark, between Jutland and Fyn Island, linking the Kattegat with the Baltic. Length: about 48 km (30 miles). Width: up to 29 km (18 miles). Danish name: {Lille B@alt}.
Little Bighorn	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Big+horn
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W central U.S., rising in N Wyoming and flowing north to the Bighorn River. Its banks were the scene of the defeat (1876) and killing of General Custer and his command by Indians.
the	infl
	head	Little Corporal
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Little Corporal	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Cor+po+ral
	pos	n.
	def	a nickname of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Little Diomede	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Di:o+mede
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller of the two Diomede Islands in the Bering Strait: administered by the U.S. Area: about 10 sq. km (4 sq. miles).
the	infl
	head	Little Dipper
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Little Dipper	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Dip+per
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {Ursa Minor}.
the	infl
	head	Little Dog
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Little Dog	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Dog
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Canis Minor}.
little end	1.
	syl	lit+tle end
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the smaller end of a connecting rod in an internal-combustion engine or reciprocating pump. Compare: {big end}.
little end	2.
	syl	lit+tle end
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the bearing surface between the smaller end of a connecting rod and the gudgeon pin.
little grebe	0.
	syl	lit+tle grebe
	pos	n.
	def	a small brownish European diving bird, frequenting lakes, family (grebes).
little hours	0.
	syl	lit+tle hours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the canonical hours of prime, terce, sext, and nones in the divine office.
Little John	0.
	syl	Lit+tle John
	pos	n.
	def	one of Robin Hood's companions, noted for his great size and strength.
little magazine	0.
	syl	lit+tle mag:a+zine
	pos	n.
	def	a literary magazine that features experimental or other writing of interest to a limited number of readers.
little man	1.
	syl	lit+tle man
	pos	n.
	def	a man of no importance or significance.
little man	2.
	syl	lit+tle man
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a tradesman or artisan operating on a small scale.
little office	0.
	syl	lit+tle of+fice
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a series of psalms and prayers similar to the divine office but shorter.
little owl	0.
	syl	lit+tle owl
	pos	n.
	def	a small Old World owl, having a speckled brown plumage and flattish head.
folk	alt
	head	little people
	or	little people
	syl	folk
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
little people	0.
	or	folk
	syl	lit+tle peo+ple
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Folklore.
	def	small supernatural beings, such as elves, pixies, or leprechauns.
littler	0.
	syl	lit+tler
	pron	<1litl*>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	the comparative of {little}.
Little Rock	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Rock
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Arkansas, on the Arkansas River: state capital. Pop.: 142065 (1973 est.).
Little Russia	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Rus+sia
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the SW Soviet Union, consisting chiefly of the Ukrainian SSR.
Little Russian	0.
	syl	Lit+tle Rus+sian
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a former word for {Ukrainian}.
little slam	0.
	syl	lit+tle slam
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	the winning of all tricks except one by one side, or the contract to do so. Also called: {small slam}.
littlest	0.
	syl	lit+tlest
	pron	<1litlist>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	the superlative of {little}.
Little St Bernard Pass	0.
	syl	Lit+tle St. Ber+nard Pass
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the Savoy Alps, between Bourg-Saint-Maurice, France, and La Thuile, Italy: 11th-century hospice. Height: 2187 m (7177 ft.).
little theatre	0.
	syl	lit+tle the:a+tre
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre, chiefly U.S.
	def	experimental or avant-garde drama originating from a theatrical movement of the 1920s.
the	infl
	head	little woman
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
little woman	0.
	syl	lit+tle wom+an
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., old fashioned.
	def	a facetious term for {wife}.
littoral	ety	C17: from Late Latin littor*_alis, from l*_itor*_alis, from l*_itus shore
littoral	1.
	syl	lit+to+ral
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the shore of a sea, lake, or ocean.
littoral	2.
	syl	lit+to+ral
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	inhabiting the shore of a sea or lake or the shallow waters near the shore.
	exam	1	littoral fauna.
littoral	3.
	syl	lit+to+ral
	pron	<1lit*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal or shore region.
Littoria	0.
	syl	Lit+to+ria
	pron	Italian <lit1tc:rja>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1947) of {Latina}.
lit up	0.
	syl	lit up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	drunk.
liturgic	alt
	head	liturgical
	or	liturgical
	syl	li+tur+gic
	pos	adj.
liturgical	1.
	or	liturgic
	syl	li+tur+gi+cal
	pron	<li1tR:JikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to public worship.
liturgical	2.
	or	liturgic
	syl	li+tur+gi+cal
	pron	<li1tR:JikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the liturgy.
liturgically	sub
	head	liturgical
	syl	li+1tur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
liturgics	0.
	syl	li+tur+gics
	pron	<li1tR:Jiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of liturgies. Also called: {li+tur+gi+ol+o@.gy} (l$I@!t$e$:d#f$I#!$Al$$d#f$I).
liturgist	0.
	syl	lit+ur+gist
	pron	<1lit*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or composer of liturgical forms.
liturgism	sub
	head	liturgist
	syl	lit+ur+gism
	pos	n.
liturgistic	sub
	head	liturgist
	syl	lit+ur+1gis+tic
	pos	adj.
liturgy	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin, from Greek leitourgia, from leitourgos minister, from leit- people+ ergon work
liturgies	infl
	head	liturgy
	syl	lit+ur+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liturgy	1.
	syl	lit+ur+gy
	pron	<1lit*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the forms of public services officially prescribed by a Church.
liturgy	2.
	syl	lit+ur+gy
	pron	<1lit*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	Also called: {Divine Liturgy}. the Eucharistic celebration.
liturgy	3.
	syl	lit+ur+gy
	pron	<1lit*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular order or form of public service laid down by a Church.
Liu Shao-ch'i	0.
	syl	Liu Shao-ch'i
	pron	<1lju:> <1Sau1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1974, Chinese Communist statesman; chairman of the People's Republic of China (1959-68); deposed during the Cultural Revolution.
liveable	alt
	head	livable
	or	livable
	syl	live+a:ble
	pron	<1liv*bL>
	pos	adj.
livable	1.
	or	liveable
	syl	liv+a:ble
	pron	<1liv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a room, house, etc.
	def	suitable for living in.
livable	2.
	or	liveable
	syl	liv+a:ble
	pron	<1liv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worth living; tolerable.
livable	3.
	or	liveable
	syl	liv+a:ble
	pron	<1liv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	pleasant to live (with).
livableness	sub
	head	livable
	or	livability
	syl	liv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
liveableness	sub
	head	livable
	or	liveability
	syl	live+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
livability	sub
	head	livable
	or	livableness
	syl	liv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
liveability	sub
	head	livable
	or	liveableness
	syl	live+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
live	ety	Old English libban, lifian; related to Old High German lib*_en, Old Norse lifa  ~ See also live down, live in, live together, live up.
live	H1.1.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to show the characteristics of life; be alive.
live	H1.2.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remain alive or in existence.
live	H1.3.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to exist in a specified way.
	exam	1	to live poorly.
live	H1.4.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or at
	def	to reside or dwell.
	exam	1	to live in London.
live	H1.5.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to continue or last.
	exam	1	the pain still lives in her memory.
live	H1.6.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by by
	def	to order one's life (according to a certain philosophy, religion, etc.).
live	H1.7.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by on, upon, or by
	def	to support one's style of life; subsist.
	exam	1	to live by writing.
live	H1.8.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to endure the effects (of a crime, mistake, etc.).
live	H1.9.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to experience and survive.
	exam	1	he lived through the war.
live	H1.10.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass or spend (one's life, etc.).
live	H1.11.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to enjoy life to the full.
	exam	1	he knows how to live.
live	H1.12.
	syl	live
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into practice in one's daily life; express.
	exam	1	he lives religion every day.
live and let live	13.
	head	live
	syl	live and let live.
	def	to refrain from interfering in others' lives; to be tolerant.
where one lives	14.
	head	live
	syl	where one lives.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	in one's sensitive or defenceless position.
live	ety	C16: from on live #7alive 
live	H2.1.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	showing the characteristics of life.
live	H2.2.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or abounding in life.
	exam	1	the live weight of an animal.
live	H2.3.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of current interest; controversial.
	exam	1	a live issue.
live	H2.4.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	def	actual.
	exam	1	a real live cowboy.
live	H2.5.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	full of life and energy.
live	H2.6.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a coal, ember, etc.
	def	glowing or burning.
live	H2.7.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a volcano
	def	not extinct.
live	H2.8.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	def	loaded or capable of exploding.
	exam	1	a live bomb.
live	H2.9.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Radio, television, etc.
	def	transmitted or present at the time of performance, rather than being a recording.
	exam	1	a live show.
live	H2.10.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected to a source of electric power.
	exam	1	a live circuit.
live	H2.11.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a colour or tone
	def	brilliant or splendid.
live	H2.12.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sport. of a ball
	def	in play.
live	H2.13.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks, ores, etc.
	def	not quarried or mined; native.
live	H2.14.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in a state of motion or transmitting power; positively connected to a driving member.
live	H2.15.a.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of copy
	def	not yet having been set into type.
live	H2.15.b.
	syl	live
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of type that has been set
	def	still in use.
live-bearer	0.
	syl	live-bear:er
	pos	n.
	def	a fish, esp. a cyprinodont, that gives birth to living young.
live centre	0.
	syl	live cen+tre
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a conically pointed rod mounted in the headstock of a lathe that locates and turns with the workpiece. Compare {{dead centre} (sense 2)}.
-lived	0.
	syl	-lived
	pron	<-livd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or having had a life as specified.
	exam	1	short-lived.
live down	0.
	syl	live down
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withstand the effects of (a crime, mistake, etc.) by waiting until others forget or forgive it.
out	alt
	head	live in
	or	live in
	syl	out
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
live in	0.
	or	out
	syl	live in
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an employee
	def	to dwell at (or away from) one's place of employment.
livelihood	0.
	syl	live+li+hood
	pron	<1lIvli2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	occupation or employment.
live load	0.
	syl	live load
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable weight on a structure, such as moving traffic on a bridge. Also called: {superload}. Compare {dead load}.
livelong	1.
	syl	live+long
	pron	<1liv2loG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	usage	of time
	def	long or seemingly long, esp. in a tedious way (esp. in the phrase {all the livelong day}) . $D. whole; entire.
livelong	2.
	syl	live+long
	pron	<1liv2loG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.; Brit.
	def	another name for {orpine}.
livelier	infl
	head	lively
	syl	live+li+er
	pos	adj.
liveliest	infl
	head	lively
	syl	live+li+est.
	pos	adj.
lively	1.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of life or vigour.
lively	2.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	vivacious or animated, esp. when in company.
lively	3.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	busy; eventful.
lively	4.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by mental or emotional intensity; vivid.
lively	5.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a striking effect on the mind or senses.
lively	6.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	refreshing or invigorating.
	exam	1	a lively breeze.
lively	7.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	def	springy or bouncy or encouraging springiness.
	exam	1	a lively ball.
lively	8.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a boat or ship
	def	readily responsive to the helm.
lively	9.
	syl	live+ly
	pron	<1lIvli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	in a brisk or lively manner.
	exam	1	step lively.
look lively	10.
	head	lively
	syl	look lively.
	pos	interj.
	usage	also
	def	make haste.
liveliness	sub
	head	lively
	syl	live+li+ness
	pos	n.
liven	0.
	syl	liv+en
	pron	<1lIvN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to make or become lively; enliven.
livener	sub
	head	liven
	syl	liv+en+er
	pos	n.
live oak	0.
	syl	live oak
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wooded evergreen oak, of S North America: used for shipbuilding.
liver	ety	Old English lifer; related to Old High German lebrav, Old Norse lefr, Greek liparos fat &- #!liv+er+less adj.
liver	H1.1.
	syl	liv+er
	pron	<1liv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a multilobed highly vascular reddish-brown glandular organ occupying most of the upper right part of the human abdominal cavity immediately below the diaphragm. It secretes bile, stores glycogen, and detoxifies certain poisons. Related adj.: {hepatic}.
liver	H1.2.
	syl	liv+er
	pron	<1liv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding organ in animals.
liver	H1.3.
	syl	liv+er
	pron	<1liv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the liver of certain animals used as food.
liver	H1.4.
	syl	liv+er
	pron	<1liv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown colour, sometimes with a greyish tinge.
liver	H2.0.
	syl	liv+er
	pron	<1liv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in a specified way.
	exam	1	a fast liver.
liver extract	0.
	syl	liv+er ex+tract
	pos	n.
	def	an extract of raw mammalian liver containing a high concentration of vitamin B\1\2: sometimes used to treat pernicious anaemia.
liver fluke	0.
	syl	liv+er fluke
	pos	n.
	def	any of various parasitic flatworms, esp. that inhabit the bile ducts of sheep, cattle, etc., and have a complex life cycle: class See also {trematode}.
liveried	0.
	syl	liv+er+ied
	pron	<1liv*rid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of servants or footmen
	def	wearing livery.
liverish	1.
	syl	liv+er+ish
	pron	<1liv*riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having a disorder of the liver.
liverish	2.
	syl	liv+er+ish
	pron	<1liv*riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	disagreeable; peevish.
liverishness	sub
	head	liverish
	syl	liv+er+ish+ness
	pos	n.
liver of sulphur	0.
	syl	liv+er of sul+phur
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of potassium sulphides used as a fungicide and insecticide and in the treatment of skin diseases.
Liverpool	H1.0.
	syl	Liv+er+pool
	pron	<1liv*2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, administrative centre of Merseyside, on the Mersey estuary: second largest seaport in Great Britain; developed chiefly in the 17th century with the industrialization of S Lancashire; university (1881). Pop.: 606834 (1971).
Robert Banks Jenkinson	infl
	head	Liverpool
	syl	Rob:ert Banks Jen:kin:son
	pos	n.
Liverpool	H2.0.
	syl	Liv:er:pool
	pron	<1liv*2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	2nd Earl of Liverpool. 1770-1828, British Tory statesman; prime minister (1812-27). His government was noted for its repressive policies until about 1822, when more liberal measures were introduced by such men as Peel and Canning.
Liverpudlian	ety	C19: from L#7iverpool, with humorous alteration of pool to puddle 
Liverpudlian	1.
	syl	Liv+er+pud+li:an
	pron	<2liv*1p^dli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Liverpool.
Liverpudlian	2.
	syl	Liv+er+pud+li:an
	pron	<2liv*1p^dli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Liverpool.
liver salts	0.
	syl	liv+er salts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a preparation of mineral salts used to treat indigestion.
liverwort	ety	late Old English liferwyrt 
liverwort	0.
	syl	liv:er+wort
	pron	<1liv*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any bryophyte plant of the class growing in wet places and resembling green seaweeds or leafy mosses. See also {scale moss}.
livery	ety	C14: via Anglo-French from Old French livr*'ee allocation, from livrer to hand over, from Latin l*_iber*_are to set free
liveries	infl
	head	livery
	syl	liv+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
livery	H1.1.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the identifying uniform, badge, etc., of a member of a guild or one of the servants of a feudal lord.
livery	H1.2.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs.
livery	H1.3.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or group that wears such a uniform.
livery	H1.4.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	distinctive dress or outward appearance.
livery	H1.5.a.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the stabling, keeping, or hiring out of horses for money.
livery	H1.5.b.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a livery horse.
at livery	6.
	head	livery
	syl	at livery.
	def	being kept in a livery stable.
livery	H1.7.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Legal history.
	def	an ancient method of conveying freehold land.
livery	H2.1.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling liver.
livery	H2.2.
	syl	liv+er:y
	pron	<1liv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {liverish}.
livery company	0.
	syl	liv+er:y com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one of the chartered companies of the City of London originating from the craft guilds.
liverymen	infl
	head	liveryman
	syl	liv+er:y+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
liveryman	1.
	syl	liv+er:y+man
	pron	<1liv*rim*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of a livery company.
liveryman	2.
	syl	liv+er:y+man
	pron	<1liv*rim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a worker in a livery stable.
livery stable	0.
	syl	liv+er:y sta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a stable where horses are accommodated and from which they may be hired out.
lives	0.
	syl	lives
	pron	<lIvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {life}.
live steam	0.
	syl	live steam
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	def	steam supplied directly from a boiler at full pressure, before it has performed any work.
livestock	0.
	syl	live+stock
	pron	<1lIv2stok>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	cattle, horses, poultry, and similar animals kept for domestic use but not as pets, esp. on a farm or ranch.
live together	0.
	syl	live to+geth+er
	pron	<liv>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of an unmarried couple
	def	to dwell in the same house or flat; cohabit. Also: {live with}.
live trap	1.
	syl	live trap
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a box constructed to trap an animal without@T injuring@T it.
live trap	2.
	syl	live trap
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	vb.@T
	def	to catch (an animal) in such a box.
live up	1.
	syl	live up
	pron	<liv>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to fulfil (an expectation, obligation, principle, etc.).
live it up	2.
	head	live up
	syl	live it up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to enjoy oneself, esp. flamboyantly.
liveware	0.
	syl	live+ware
	pron	<1lIv2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	the programmers, systems analysts, operating staff, and other personnel working in a computer system. Compare {{hardware} (sense 2)}, {software}.
live wire	1.
	syl	live wire
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an energetic or enterprising person.
live wire	2.
	syl	live wire
	pron	<lIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire carrying an electric current.
livid	ety	C17: via French from Latin l*_ividus, from l*_iv*_ere to be black and blue
livid	1.
	syl	liv+id
	pron	<1livid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the skin
	def	discoloured, as from a bruise or contusion.
livid	2.
	syl	liv+id
	pron	<1livid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a greyish tinge or colour.
	exam	1	livid pink.
livid	3.
	syl	liv+id
	pron	<1livid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	angry or furious.
lividly	sub
	head	livid
	syl	liv+id+ly
	pos	adv.
lividness	sub
	head	livid
	or	lividity
	syl	liv+id+ness
	pos	n.
lividity	sub
	head	livid
	or	lividness
	syl	li+1vid+i:ty
	pos	n.
living	1.a.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing life; not dead.
living	1.b.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the living.
living	2.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the characteristics of life (used esp. to distinguish organisms from nonliving matter).
living	3.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	currently in use or valid.
	exam	1	living language.
living	4.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	seeming to be real.
	exam	1	a living image.
living	5.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	existing in the present age; extant. Compare {{extinct} (sense 1)}.
living	6.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another word for { {live} %2 (sense 13)}.
living	7.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	presented by actors before a live audience.
	exam	1	living theatre.
living	9.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being alive.
living	10.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which one conducts his or her life.
	exam	1	fast living.
living	11.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the means, esp. the financial means, whereby one lives.
living	12.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	another term for {benefice}.
living	13.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, involving, or characteristic of everyday life.
	exam	1	living area.
living	14.
	syl	liv+ing
	pron	<1liviG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or involving those now alive (esp. in the phrase {living memory}) .
living death	0.
	syl	liv+ing death
	pos	n.
	def	a life or lengthy experience of constant misery.
living fossil	0.
	syl	liv+ing fos+sil
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant, such as the coelacanth and ginkgo, belonging to a group most of whose members are extinct.
living picture	0.
	syl	liv+ing pic+ture
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {tableau vivant}.
living room	0.
	syl	liv+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a private house or flat used for relaxation and entertainment of guests.
Livingston	0.
	syl	Liv+ing+ston
	pron	<1liviGst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Scotland, in W Lothian: founded as a new town in 1962. Pop.: 8500 (1969).
David	infl
	head	Livingstone
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Livingstone	0.
	syl	Liv:ing:stone
	pron	<1liviGst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-73, Scottish missionary and explorer in Africa. After working as a missionary in Botswana, he led a series of expeditions, discovering Lake Ngami (1849), the Zambezi River (1851), the Victoria Falls (1855), and Lake Malawi (1859). In 1866 he set out to search for the source of the Nile and was found in dire straits and rescued (1871) by the journalist H. M. Stanley.
living wage	0.
	syl	liv+ing wage
	pos	n.
	def	a wage adequate to permit a man and his family to live in reasonable comfort.
Livonia	1.
	syl	Li+vo+ni:a
	pron	<li1v*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Russian province on the Baltic, north of Lithuania: became Russian in 1721; divided between Estonia and Latvia in 1918.
Livonia	2.
	syl	Li+vo+ni:a
	pron	<li1v*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Michigan, west of Detroit. Pop.: 114922 (1973 est.).
Livonian	sub
	head	Livonia
	syl	Li+1vo+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Livorno	0.
	syl	Li+vor+no
	pron	Italian <li1vorno>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W central Italy, in Tuscany on the Ligurian Sea: shipyards; oil-refining. Pop.: 177649 (1975 est.). English name: {Leghorn}.
livraison	ety	literally: delivery (of goods)
livraison	0.
	syl	li+vrai+son
	pron	French <livre1z?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	one of the numbers of a book published in parts.
livre	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin l*_ibra the Roman pound
livre	0.
	syl	li+vre
	pron	<1lEvr*>, French <1livr>
	pos	n.
	def	a former French unit of money of account, equal to 1 pound of silver.
Livy	0.
	syl	Liv:y
	pron	<1livi>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 59 #7b.c.- 17 #7a.d., Roman historian, famous for his history of Rome in 142 books of which only 35 survive.
lixiviate	ety	C17: from #7lixivium 
lixiviate	0.
	syl	lix+iv:i+ate
	pron	<lik1sivi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a less common word for {{leach%1} (senses 1, 2)}.
lixivial	sub
	head	lixiviate
	syl	lix+1iv+i:al
	pos	adj.
lixiviation	sub
	head	lixiviate
	syl	lix+2iv:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
lixivium	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from lix lye
lixiviums	infl
	head	lixivium
	or	lixiviia
	syl	lix+iv+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lixiviia	infl
	head	lixivium
	or	lixiviums
	syl	lix+iv+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lixivium	1.
	syl	lix+iv+i:um
	pron	<lik1sivi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the alkaline solution obtained by leaching wood ash with water; lye.
lixivium	2.
	syl	lix+iv+i:um
	pron	<lik1sivi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any solution obtained by leaching.
lizard	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin lacerta 
lizard	1.
	syl	liz+ard
	pron	<1liz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any reptile of the suborder (or esp. those of the family (Old World lizards), typically having an elongated body, four limbs, and a long tail: includes the geckos, iguanas, chameleons, monitors, and slow worms.
lizard	2.a.
	syl	liz+ard
	pron	<1liz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	leather made from the skin of such an animal.
lizard	2.b.
	syl	liz+ard
	pron	<1liz*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lizard handbag.
the	infl
	head	Lizard
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lizard	0.
	syl	Liz+ard
	pron	<1liz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory in SW England, in SW Cornwall: the southernmost point in Great Britain. Also called: {Lizard Head, Lizard Peninsula}.
lizard fish	0.
	syl	liz+ard fish
	pos	n.
	def	any small teleost fish of the family having a slender body and a lizard-like head and living at the bottom of warm seas.
LJ	0.
	syl	L.J.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	Lord Justice.
Ljubljana	0.
	syl	Lju+blja+na
	pron	<lu:1blja:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Yugoslavia, capital of Slovenia: capital of Illyria (1816-49); became part of Yugo?!slavia in 1918; university (1595). Pop.: 173853 (1971). German name: {Laibach}.
LL	1.
	syl	L.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Late Latin.
LL	2.
	syl	L.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Low Latin.
LL	3.
	syl	L.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Lord Lieutenant.
ll	0.
	syl	ll.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lines (of written matter).
llama	ety	C17: via Spanish from Quechua
llama	1.
	syl	lla+ma
	pron	<1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated South American cud-chewing mammal, (or that is used as a beast of burden and is valued for its hair, flesh, and hide: family (camels).
llama	2.
	syl	lla+ma
	pron	<1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cloth made from the wool of this animal.
llama	3.
	syl	lla+ma
	pron	<1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other animal of the genus See {alpaca, guanaco}.
Llandaf	alt
	head	Llandaff
	or	Llandaff
	syl	Llan+daf
	pron	Welsh <hlan1dav>
	pos	n.
Llandaff	0.
	or	Llandaf
	syl	Llan+daff
	pron	<1l@nd*f>, <-d@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Wales, in South Glamorgan: a suburb of Cardiff; the oldest bishopric in Wales (6th century).
Llandudno	0.
	syl	Llan+dud+no
	pron	<l@n1didn*u>, Welsh <hlan1didnc>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in NW Wales, in NE Gwynedd on the Irish Sea. Pop.: 19009 (1971).
Llanelly	alt
	head	Llanelli
	or	Llanelli
	syl	Llan+ell:y
	pron	<Tl@1neTli>, Welsh <hla1nehlE>
	pos	n.
Llanelli	0.
	or	Llanelly
	syl	Llan+ell:i
	pron	<Tl@1neTli>, Welsh <hla1nehlE>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in S Wales, in S Dyfed on an inlet of Carmarthen Bay. Pop.: 26320 (1971).
Llanfairpwll	infl
	head	Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
	or	Llanfair P G
	syl	Llan+fair+pwll
	pos	n.
Llanfair P G	infl
	head	Llanfairpwllgwyngyll
	or	Llanfairpwll
	syl	Llan+fair P. G.
	pos	n.
Llanfairpwllgwyngyll	0.
	syl	Llan+fair+pwll+gwyn+gyll
	pron	Welsh <hlan2vIrpuhl1gwingihl>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NW Wales, in SE Anglesey: reputed to be the longest place name in Great Britain when unabbreviated; means: St. Mary's Church in the hollow of the white hazel near the rapid whirlpool of Llandy?!sil?!io of the red cave. Full name: {Llan+fair+pwll+gwyn+gyll+go+ger@.y+chwyrn+dro+bwll+llan+ @bty+si+lio+go+go+goch} hlan?!#!va$Irp$uhl#!gw$Ing$Ihlg@$#!g$er$xw$Irn#!dr@$b$uhl#!hlant$$ @b#!s$Ilj@$#!g@$g@$?!#!g@$$x).
Llangollen	0.
	syl	Llan+go+llen
	pron	Welsh <hlan1gohlen>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Wales, in Clwyd on the River Dee: International Musical Eisteddfod held annually since 1946. Pop.: 3108 (1971).
llano	ety	C17: Spanish, from Latin pl*_anum level ground
llanos	infl
	head	llano
	syl	lla+nos
	pron	<-n*uz>, Spanish <-nos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
llano	0.
	syl	lla+no
	pron	<1la:n*u>, Spanish <1$yano>, Spanish <-nos>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive grassy treeless plain, esp. in South America.
Llano Estacado	0.
	syl	Lla+no Es+ta+ca+do
	pron	<1la:n*u> <2est*1ka:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the S part of the Great Plains of the U.S., extending over W Texas and E New Mexico: oil and natural gas resources. Chief towns: Lubbock and Amarillo. Area: 83700 sq. km (30000 sq. miles). Also called: {Staked Plain}.
LLB	ety	Latin: Legum Baccalaureus 
LLB	0.
	syl	LL.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Laws.
LLD	ety	Latin: Legum Doctor 
LLD	0.
	syl	LL.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Laws.
Llewellyn	0.
	syl	Llew:el:lyn
	pron	<lu:1elin>
	pos	n.
	def	Colonel {Har@.ry}. born 1911, Welsh show-jumping rider: on Foxhunter, he was a member of the British team that won the gold medal at the 1952 Olympic Games.
Lleyn Peninsula	0.
	syl	Lleyn Pen+in+su+la
	pron	Welsh <hlIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in NW Wales between Cardigan Bay and Caernarvon Bay.
LLM	ety	Latin: Legum Magister 
LLM	0.
	syl	LL.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Laws.
Harold (Clayton) 	1.
	head	Lloyd
	syl	Har:old (Clayton) .
	def	1893-1971, U.S. comic film actor.
Marie	2.
	head	Lloyd
	syl	Ma:rie.
	def	stage name of 1870-1922, English music-hall comedienne.
David	infl
	head	Lloyd George
	syl	Da:vid
	pos	n.
Lloyd George	0.
	syl	Lloyd George
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Dwyfor. 1863-1945, British Liberal statesman: prime minister (1916-22). As chancellor of the exchequer (1908-15) he introduced old age pensions (1908), a radical budget (1909), and an insurance scheme (1911).
Lloyd's	ety	C17: named after Edward Lloyd (died ??1726) at whose coffee house in London the underwriters originally carried on their business
Lloyd's	0.
	syl	Lloyd's
	pron	<lcidz>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of London underwriters, set up in the late 17th century. Originally concerned exclusively with marine insurance and a shipping information service, it now subscribes a variety of insurance policies and publishes a daily list ({Lloyd's List}) of shipping data and news.
lm	0.
	syl	lm
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lumen.
ln	0.
	syl	ln
	usage	abbrev. for natural
	def	logarithm.
lo	ety	Old English l*_a 
lo	0.
	syl	lo
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	Look&! See&! (now often in the phrase {lo and behold}) .
loach	ety	C14: from Old French loche, of obscure origin
loach	0.
	syl	loach
	pron	<l*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	any carp-like freshwater cyprinoid fish of the family of Eurasia and Africa, having a long narrow body with barbels around the mouth.
load	ety	Old English l*_ad course; in meaning, influenced by #7lade ; related to #7lead %1
load	1.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	something to be borne or conveyed; weight.
load	2.a.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual amount borne or conveyed.
load	2.b.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a carload.
load	3.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	something that weighs down, oppresses, or burdens.
	exam	1	that's a load off my mind.
load	4.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a single charge of a firearm.
load	5.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight that is carried by a structure. See also {dead load, live load}.
load	6.a.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that receives or dissipates the power from an amplifier, oscillator, generator, or some other source of signals.
load	6.b.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the power delivered by a machine, generator, circuit, etc.
load	7.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of a component in a mechanism or structure.
load	8.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the resistance overcome by an engine or motor when it is driving a machine, etc.
load	9.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an external force applied to a component or mechanism.
a load of	10.
	head	load
	syl	a load of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quantity of.
	exam	1	a load of non?!sense.
get a load of	11.
	head	load
	syl	get a load of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pay attention to.
have a load on	12.
	head	load
	syl	have a load on.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to be intoxicated.
shoot one's load	13.
	head	load
	syl	shoot one's load.
	usage	Taboo slang. of a man
	def	to ejaculate at orgasm. {~}
load	14.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to place or receive (cargo, goods, etc.) upon (a ship, lorry, etc.).
load	15.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to burden or oppress.
load	16.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause to be prejudicial.
	exam	1	to load a question.
load	17.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to put an ammunition charge into (a firearm).
load	18.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to position (a film, cartridge, or plate) in (a camera).
load	19.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to weight or bias (a roulette wheel, dice, etc.).
load	20.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	to increase (a premium) to cover expenses, etc.
load	21.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to draw power from (an electrical device, such as a generator).
load	22.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to add material of high atomic number to (concrete) to increase its effectiveness as a radiation shield.
load	23.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to increase the power output of (an electric circuit).
load	24.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to increase the work required from (an engine or motor).
load	25.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to apply force to (a mechanism or component).
load	26.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to transfer (a program) to a memory.
load	27.a.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to add weights to dice in order to bias them.
load	27.b.
	syl	load
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	to arrange to have a favourable or unfavourable position.
load displacement	0.
	syl	load dis+place+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the total weight of a cargo vessel loaded so that its waterline reaches the summer load line.
loaded	1.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying a load.
loaded	2.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of dice, a roulette wheel, etc.
	def	weighted or otherwise biased.
loaded	3.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a question or statement
	def	meant to mislead or elicit a desired response.
loaded	4.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	charged with ammunition.
loaded	5.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	wealthy.
loaded	6.a.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	drunk.
loaded	6.b.
	syl	load+ed
	pron	<1l*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	drugged; influenced by drugs.
loader	1.
	syl	load+er
	pron	<1l*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who loads a gun or other firearm.
loader	2.
	syl	load+er
	pron	<1l*ud*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	designating a firearm or machine loaded in a particular way.
	exam	1	breech-loader;
	exam	2	top-loader.
load factor	1.
	syl	load fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the average electric load to the peak load over a period of time.
load factor	2.a.
	syl	load fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of a given external load to the weight of an aircraft.
load factor	2.b.
	syl	load fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the actual payload carried by an aircraft as a percentage of its maximum payload.
loading	1.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a load or burden; weight.
loading	2.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the addition of an inductance to electrical equipment, such as a trans?!mission line or aerial, to improve its performance. See {loading coil}.
loading	3.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition to an insurance premium to cover expenses, provide a safer profit margin, etc.
loading	4.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the gross weight of an aircraft to its engine power ({power loading}) , wing area ({wing loading}) , or some other parameter.
loading	5.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the correlation of a factor, such as a personality trait, with a performance score derived from a psychological test.
loading	6.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material, such as china clay or size, added to paper, textiles, or similar materials to produce a smooth surface, increase weight, etc.
loading	7.
	syl	load+ing
	pron	<1l*udiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a payment made in addition to a basic wage or salary to reward special skills, compensate for un?!fa?!vourable conditions, etc.
loading coil	0.
	syl	load+ing coil
	pos	n.
	def	an inductance coil inserted at regular intervals and in series with the conductors of a transmission line in order to improve its characteristics.
load line	0.
	syl	load line
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a pattern of lines painted on the hull of a ship, usually near the bow, indicating the various levels that the waterline should reach if the ship is properly loaded under given circumstances.
loads	1.
	syl	loads
	pron	<l*udz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	a lot.
	exam	1	loads to eat.
load shedding	0.
	syl	load shed+ding
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of temporarily reducing the supply of electricity to an area to avoid overloading the generators.
loadstar	0.
	syl	load+star
	pron	<1l*ud2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lodestar}.
loadstone	0.
	syl	load+stone
	pron	<1l*ud2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lodestone}.
loaf	ety	Old English hl*_af; related to Old High German hleib bread, Old Norse hleifr, Latin libum cake
loaves	infl
	head	loaf
	syl	loaves
	pron	<l*uvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loaf	H1.1.
	syl	loaf
	pron	<l*uf>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped mass of baked bread.
loaf	H1.2.
	syl	loaf
	pron	<l*uf>
	pos	n.
	def	any shaped or moulded mass of food, such as sugar, cooked meat, etc.
loaf	H1.3.
	syl	loaf
	pron	<l*uf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the head; sense.
	exam	1	use your loaf&!
loaf	ety	C19: perhaps back formation from #7loafer 
loaf	H2.1.
	syl	loaf
	pron	<l*uf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to loiter or lounge around in an idle way.
loaf	H2.2.
	syl	loaf
	pron	<l*uf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to spend (time) idly.
	exam	1	he loafed away his life.
loafer	ety	C19: perhaps from German Landl*"aufer vagabond
loafer	1.
	syl	loaf+er
	pron	<1l*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who avoids work; idler.
loafer	2.
	syl	loaf+er
	pron	<1l*uf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a moccasin-like shoe for casual wear.
loam	ety	Old English l*_am; related to Old Swedish l*_emo clay, Old High German leimo 
loam	1.
	syl	loam
	pron	<l*um>
	pos	n.
	def	rich soil consisting of a mixture of sand, clay, and decaying organic material.
loam	2.
	syl	loam
	pron	<l*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste of clay and sand used for making moulds in a foundry, plastering walls, etc.
loam	3.
	syl	loam
	pron	<l*um>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, treat, or fill with loam.
loamy	sub
	head	loam
	syl	loam:y
	pos	adj.
loaminess	sub
	head	loam
	syl	loam:i+ness
	pos	n.
loan	ety	C13 loon, lan, from Old Norse l*_an; related to Old English l*_@an loan; compare German Lehen fief, Lohn wages
loan	1.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of lending.
	exam	1	the loan of a car.
loan	2.a.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	property lent, esp. money lent at interest for a period of time.
loan	2.b.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	loan holder.
loan	3.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the adoption by speakers of one language of a form current in another language.
loan	4.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {loan word}.
loan	5.a.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	lent out; borrowed.
loan	5.b.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of personnel
	def	transferred from a regular post to a temporary one elsewhere.
loan	6.
	syl	loan
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lend (something, esp. money).
loanable	sub
	head	loan
	syl	loan+a:ble
	pos	adj.
loaner	sub
	head	loan
	syl	loan+er
loan collection	0.
	syl	loan col+lec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a number of works of art lent by their owners for a temporary public exhibition.
Loanda	0.
	syl	Lo+an+da
	pron	<l*u1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Luanda}.
loaning	ety	C14 lonnying, lonying, from loan lane, from Old English lone, variant of #7lane 
loaning	1.
	syl	loan+ing
	pron	<1l*uniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a lane.
loaning	2.
	syl	loan+ing
	pron	<1l*uniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a place where cows are milked.
loan shark	0.
	syl	loan shark
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who lends funds at illegal or exorbitant rates of interest.
loan translation	0.
	syl	loan trans+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the adoption by one language of a phrase or compound word whose components are literal translations of the components of a corresponding phrase or compound in a foreign language.
	exam	1	English @6superman@9 from German @6*"Uber?!mensch.@9
loan word	0.
	syl	loan word
	pos	n.
	def	a word adopted, often with some modification of its form, from one language into another.
loath	ety	Old English l*_ath (in the sense: hostile); related to Old Norse leithr 
loth	alt
	head	loath
	or	loath
	syl	loth
	pron	<l*uT>
	pos	adj.
loath	1.
	or	loth
	syl	loath
	pron	<l*uT>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	reluctant or unwilling.
nothing loath	2.
	head	loath
	syl	nothing loath.
	def	willing.
loathness	sub
	head	loath
	or	lothness
	syl	loath+ness
	pos	n.
lothness	sub
	head	loath
	or	loathness
	syl	loth+ness
	pos	n.
loathe	ety	Old English l*_athi*_an, from #7loath 
loathe	0.
	syl	loathe
	pron	<l*u@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel strong hatred or disgust for.
loather	sub
	head	loathe
	syl	loath+er
	pos	n.
loathing	0.
	syl	loath+ing
	pron	<1l*u@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	abhorrence; disgust.
loathingly	sub
	head	loathing
	syl	loath+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
loathly	H1.0.
	syl	loath+ly
	pron	<1l*uTli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with reluctance; unwillingly.
loathly	H2.0.
	syl	loath+ly
	pron	<1l*u@dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {loathsome}.
loathsome	0.
	syl	loath+some
	pron	<1l*u@ds*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing loathing; abhorrent.
loathsomely	sub
	head	loathsome
	syl	loath+some+ly
	pos	adv.
loathsomeness	sub
	head	loathsome
	syl	loath+some+ness
	pos	n.
loaves	0.
	syl	loaves
	pron	<l*uvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {loaf%1}.
lob	ety	C14: probably of Low German origin, originally in the sense: something dangling; compare Middle Low German lobbe hanging lower lip, Old English loppe spider
lob	H1.1.
	syl	lob
	pron	<lob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a ball struck in a high arc.
lob	H1.2.
	syl	lob
	pron	<lob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.; Cricket.
	def	a ball bowled in a slow high arc.
lobs	infl
	head	lob
	syl	lobs
	pos	vb.
lobbing	infl
	head	lob
	syl	lob+bing
	pos	vb.
lobbed	infl
	head	lob
	syl	lobbed.
	pos	vb.
lob	H1.3.
	syl	lob
	pron	<lob>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit or kick a ball in a high arc.
lob	H1.4.
	syl	lob
	pron	<lob>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.; Informal.
	def	to throw.
lob	ety	C17 (in the sense: pendulous object): related to #7lob %1
lob	H2.0.
	syl	lob
	pron	<lob>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {lobworm}.
Nikolai Ivanovich	infl
	head	Lobachevsky
	syl	Ni:ko:lai I:va:no:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <i1van*viC>
	pos	n.
Lobachevsky	0.
	syl	Lo:ba:chev:sky
	pron	Russian <l*ba1Cefskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1793-1856, Russian mathematician; a founder of non-Euclidean geometry.
lobar	0.
	syl	lo+bar
	pron	<1l*ub*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting a lobe.
lobated	alt
	head	lobate
	or	lobate
	syl	lo+bat+ed
	pos	adj.
lobate	1.
	or	lobated
	syl	lo+bate
	pron	<1l*ubAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or resembling lobes.
lobate	2.
	or	lobated
	syl	lo+bate
	pron	<1l*ubAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	having separate toes that are each fringed with a weblike lobe.
lobately	sub
	head	lobate
	syl	lo+bate+ly
	pos	adv.
lobby	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin lobia portico, from Old High German lauba arbor, from laub leaf
lobbies	infl
	head	lobby
	syl	lob+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lobby	1.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or corridor used as an entrance hall, vestibule, etc.
lobby	2.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a hall in a legislative building used for meetings between the legislators and members of the public.
lobby	3.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {division lobby}. one of two corridors in a legislative building in which members vote.
lobby	4.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons who attempt to influence legislators on behalf of a particular interest.
lobbies	infl
	head	lobby
	syl	lob+bies
	pos	vb.
lobbying	infl
	head	lobby
	syl	lob+by+ing
	pos	vb.
lobbied	infl
	head	lobby
	syl	lob+bied.
	pos	vb.
lobby	5.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attempt to influence (legislators, etc.) in the formulation of policy.
lobby	6.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in the manner of a lobbyist.
lobby	7.
	syl	lob+by
	pron	<1lobi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply pressure or influence for the passage of (a bill, etc.).
lobbyer	sub
	head	lobby
	syl	lob+by+er
	pos	n.
lobbyist	0.
	syl	lob+by+ist
	pron	<1lobiist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person employed by a particular interest to lobby.
lobbyism	sub
	head	lobbyist
	syl	lob+by+2ism
	pos	n.
lobe	ety	C16: from Late Latin lobus, from Greek lobos lobe of the ear or of the liver
lobe	1.
	syl	lobe
	pron	<l*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	any rounded projection forming part of a larger structure.
lobe	2.
	syl	lobe
	pron	<l*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the subdivisions of a bodily organ or part, delineated by shape or connective tissue.
lobe	3.
	syl	lobe
	pron	<l*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ear lobe}.
lobe	4.
	syl	lobe
	pron	<l*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the loops that form part of the graphic representation of the radiation pattern of a transmitting aerial. Compare {radiation pattern}.
lobe	5.
	syl	lobe
	pron	<l*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the parts, not entirely separate from each other, into which a flattened plant part, such as a leaf, is divided.
lobectomies	infl
	head	lobectomy
	syl	lo+bec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lobectomy	0.
	syl	lo+bec+to+my
	pron	<l*u1bekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of a lobe from any organ or gland in the body.
lobelia	ety	C18: from New Latin, named after Matthias de Lobel (1538-1616), Flemish botanist
lobelia	0.
	syl	lo+be:li:a
	pron	<l*u1bEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus having red, blue, white, or yellow five-lobed flowers with the three lower lobes forming a lip: family
lobeline	ety	C19: from #7lobelia 
lobeline	0.
	syl	lo+be:line
	pron	<1l*ub*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline alkaloid extracted from the seeds of the Indian tobacco plant, used as a smoking deterrent and respiratory stimulant.
Lobengula	0.
	syl	Lo:ben:gu:la
	pron	<2l*ub*n1gju:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1836-94, last Matabele king (1870-93); his kingdom was destroyed by the British.
Lobito	0.
	syl	Lo+bi+to
	pron	Portuguese <lu1$Bitu>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port in Angola, in the west on {Lobito Bay}: terminus of the railway through Benguela to Mozambique. Pop.: 59528 (1970).
loblolly	ety	C16: perhaps from dialect lob to boil+obsolete dialect lolly thick soup
lies	infl
	head	loblolly
	syl	+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loblolly	1.
	syl	lob+lol+ly
	pron	<1lob2loli>
	pos	n.
	def	a southern U.S. pine tree, with bright red-brown bark, green needle-like leaves, and reddish-brown cones.
loblolly	2.
	syl	lob+lol+ly
	pron	<1lob2loli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical or dialect.
	def	a thick gruel.
loblolly	3.
	syl	lob+lol+ly
	pron	<1lob2loli>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect
	def	a mire; mudhole.
loblolly boy	ety	C18: from #7loblolly sense 2, applied to a ship's doctor's medicines
man	alt
	head	loblolly boy
	or	loblolly boy
	syl	man
	pos	n.
loblolly boy	0.
	or	man
	syl	lob+lol+ly boy
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit., naval. formerly
	def	a boy or man acting as a medical orderly on board ship.
lobo	ety	Spanish, from Latin lupus wolf
lobos	infl
	head	lobo
	syl	lo:bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lobo	0.
	syl	lo:bo
	pron	<1l*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	another name for {timber wolf}.
lobola	ety	from Zulu
lobolo	alt
	head	lobola
	or	lobola
	syl	lo+bo+lo
	pron	<lc:1bc:l*>, <l*1b*u->
	pos	n.
lobola	0.
	or	lobolo
	syl	lo+bo+la
	pron	<lc:1bc:l*>, <l*1b*u->
	pos	n.
	usage	in southern Africa
	def	an African custom by which a bridegroom's family makes a payment in cattle or cash to the bride's family shortly before the marriage.
lobotomy	ety	C20: from #7lobe+ -#7tomy 
lobotomies	infl
	head	lobotomy
	syl	lo+bot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lobotomy	1.
	syl	lo+bot:o+my
	pron	<l*u1bot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into a lobe of any organ.
lobotomy	2.
	syl	lo+bot:o+my
	pron	<l*u1bot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prefrontal leucotomy}. surgical interruption of one or more nerve tracts in the frontal lobe of the brain: used in the treatment of intractable mental disorders.
lobscouse	ety	C18: perhaps from dialect lob to boil+ scouse, broth; compare #7loblolly 
lobscouse	0.
	syl	lob+scouse
	pron	<1lob2skaus>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor's stew of meat, vegetables, and hardtack.
lobster	ety	Old English loppestre, from loppe spider
lobsters	infl
	head	lobster
	or	lobster
	syl	lob+sters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lobster	infl
	or	lobsters
	syl	lob+ster.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lobster	1.
	syl	lob+ster
	pron	<1lobst*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large marine decapod crustaceans of the genus esp. occurring on rocky shores and having the first pair of limbs modified as large pincers.
lobster	2.
	syl	lob+ster
	pron	<1lobst*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar crustaceans, esp. the spiny lobster.
lobster	3.
	syl	lob+ster
	pron	<1lobst*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of any of these crustaceans, eaten as a delicacy.
lobster Newburg	0.
	syl	lob+ster New+burg
	pron	<1nju:bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	lobster cooked in a rich cream sauce flavoured with sherry.
trap	alt
	head	lobster pot
	or	lobster pot
	syl	trap
	pos	n.
lobster pot	0.
	or	trap
	syl	lob+ster pot
	pos	n.
	def	a round basket or trap made of open slats used to catch lobsters.
lobster thermidor	0.
	syl	lob+ster ther+mi+dor
	pron	<1TR:mi2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of cooked lobster, replaced in its shell with a creamy cheese sauce.
lobule	ety	C17: from New Latin lobulus, from Late Latin lobus #7lobe 
lobule	0.
	syl	lob+ule
	pron	<1lobju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small lobe or a subdivision of a lobe.
lobular	sub
	head	lobule
	syl	lob:u+lar
	pron	<1lobjul*>
	pos	adj.
lobulate	sub
	head	lobule
	syl	lob:u+late
	pron	<1lobjulit>
	pos	adj.
lobulated	sub
	head	lobule
	or	lobulose
	syl	lob:u+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
lobulose	sub
	head	lobule
	or	lobulated
	syl	lob:u+lose
	pos	adj.
lobulation	sub
	head	lobule
	syl	lob:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
lobworm	ety	C17: from obsolete lob lump+#7worm 
lobworm	1.
	syl	lob+worm
	pron	<1lob2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lugworm}. Sometimes shortened to {lob}.
lobworm	2.
	syl	lob+worm
	pron	<1lob2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large earthworm used as bait in fishing.
local	ety	C15: via Old French from Late Latin loc*_alis, from Latin locus place, #7locus 
local	1.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or associated with a particular locality or area.
local	2.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or relating to a particular place or point in space.
local	3.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of, affecting, or confined to a limited area or part. Compare {{general} (sense 10)}, {{systemic} (sense 2)}.
local	4.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a train, bus, etc.
	def	stopping at all stations or stops.
local	5.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	a train, bus, etc., that stops at all stations or stops.
local	6.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of a specified locality.
local	7.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a pub close to one's home or place of work.
local	8.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	short for {local anaesthetic}.
local	9.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an item of local interest in a newspaper.
local	10.
	syl	lo+cal
	pron	<1l*ukL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a local or regional branch of an association.
localness	sub
	head	local
	syl	lo+cal+ness
	pos	n.
local anaesthetic	0.
	syl	lo+cal an+aes+thet+ic
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a drug that produces local anaesthesia. Often shortened to {local}. See {{anaesthesia} (sense 2)}.
local authority	0.
	syl	lo+cal au:thor+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the governing body of a county, district, etc. U.S. equivalent: {local government}.
local colour	0.
	syl	lo+cal col+our
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic features or atmosphere of a place or time.
locale	ety	C18: from French local (n. use of adj.); see #7local 
locale	0.
	syl	lo+cale
	pron	<l*u1ka:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or area, esp. with reference to events connected with it.
local examinations	0.
	syl	lo+cal ex+am:i+na+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various examinations, such as the G.C.E., set by university boards and conducted in local centres, schools, etc.
local government	1.
	syl	lo+cal gov+ern+ment
	pos	n.
	def	government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc., by locally elected political bodies.
local government	2.
	syl	lo+cal gov+ern+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {local authority}.
localism	1.
	syl	lo+cal+ism
	pron	<1l*uk*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pronunciation, phrase, etc., peculiar to a particular locality.
localism	2.
	syl	lo+cal+ism
	pron	<1l*uk*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {provincialism}.
localist	sub
	head	localism
	syl	lo+cal+ist
	pos	n.
localistic	sub
	head	localism
	syl	lo+cal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
localities	infl
	head	locality
	syl	lo+cal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locality	1.
	syl	lo+cal+i:ty
	pron	<l*u1k@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a neighbourhood or area.
locality	2.
	syl	lo+cal+i:ty
	pron	<l*u1k@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the site or scene of an event.
locality	3.
	syl	lo+cal+i:ty
	pron	<l*u1k@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or condition of having a location or position in space.
localise	alt
	head	localize
	or	localize
	syl	lo+cal+ise
	pron	<1l*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
localize	1.
	or	localise
	syl	lo+cal+ize
	pron	<1l*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become local in attitude, behaviour, etc.
localize	2.
	or	localise
	syl	lo+cal+ize
	pron	<1l*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict or confine (something) to a particular area or part.
localize	3.
	or	localise
	syl	lo+cal+ize
	pron	<1l*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or ascribe to a particular region.
localizable	sub
	head	localize
	or	localisable
	syl	lo+cal+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
localisable	sub
	head	localize
	or	localizable
	syl	lo+cal+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
localization	sub
	head	localize
	or	localisation
	syl	lo+cal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
localisation	sub
	head	localize
	or	localization
	syl	lo+cal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
localizer	sub
	head	localize
	or	localiser
	syl	lo+cal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
localiser	sub
	head	localize
	or	localizer
	syl	lo+cal+2is+er
	pos	n.
locally	0.
	syl	lo+cal+ly
	pron	<1l*uk*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	within a particular area or place.
local option	0.
	syl	lo+cal op+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S. and Scotland
	def	the privilege of a municipality, county, etc., to determine by referendum whether a particular activity shall be permitted there.
local oscillator	0.a.
	syl	lo+cal os+cil+la+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the oscillator in a superheterodyne receiver whose output frequency is mixed with the incoming modulated radio-frequency carrier signal to produce the required intermediate frequency.
local oscillator	0.b.
	syl	lo+cal os+cil+la+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an oscillator in any similar device, such as a frequency discriminator.
local time	0.
	syl	lo+cal time
	pos	n.
	def	the time in a particular region or area expressed with reference to the meridian passing through it.
Locarno	0.
	syl	Lo+car+no
	pron	Italian <lo1karno>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Switzerland, in Ticino canton at the N end of Lake Maggiore: tourist resort. Pop.: 14143 (1970).
locate	1.
	syl	lo+cate
	pron	<l*u1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover the position, situation, or whereabouts of; find.
locate	2.
	syl	lo+cate
	pron	<l*u1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to situate or place.
	exam	1	located on the edge of the city.
locate	3.
	syl	lo+cate
	pron	<l*u1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to become established or settled.
locatable	sub
	head	locate
	syl	lo+1cat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
locater	sub
	head	locate
	syl	lo+1cat+er
	pos	n.
location	1.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a site or position; situation.
location	2.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of locating or the state of being located.
location	3.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a place outside a studio where filming is done.
	exam	1	shot on location.
location	4.a.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Black African or Coloured township, usually located near a small town. See also {{township} (sense 3)}.
location	4.b.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Black African tribal reserve in the E Cape Province.
location	5.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a position in a memory capable of holding a unit of information, such as a word, and identified by its address.
location	6.
	syl	lo+ca+tion
	pron	<l*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman and Scot. law.
	def	the letting out on hire of a chattel or of personal services.
locative	ety	C19: #7locate+ -#7ive, on the model of vocative 
locative	1.
	syl	loc:a+tive
	pron	<1lok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	of a word or phrase
	def	indicating place or direction.
locative	2.
	syl	loc:a+tive
	pron	<1lok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns, etc., that refers to the place at which the action described by the verb occurs.
locative	3.a.
	syl	loc:a+tive
	pron	<1lok*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the locative case.
locative	3.b.
	syl	loc:a+tive
	pron	<1lok*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or speech element in this case.
loc cit	ety	Latin: in the place cited
loc cit	0.
	syl	loc. cit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in textual annotation
	def	loco citato.
loch	ety	C14: from Gaelic
loch	1.
	syl	loch
	pron	<lok>, <lox>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {lake}.
loch	2.
	syl	loch
	pron	<lok>, <lox>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow bay or arm of the sea in Scotland.
lochia	ety	C17: New Latin from Greek lokhia, from lokhios, from lokhos childbirth
lochia	0.
	syl	loch:i:a
	pron	<1loki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vaginal discharge of cellular debris, mucus, and blood following childbirth.
lochial	sub
	head	lochia
	syl	loch+i:al
	pos	adj.
loci	0.
	syl	lo:ci
	pron	<1l*usI>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {locus}.
lock	ety	Old English loc; related to Old Norse lok 
lock	H1.1.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted to a gate, door, drawer, lid, etc., to keep it firmly closed and often to prevent access by unauthorized persons.
lock	H1.2.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device attached to a machine, vehicle, etc., to prevent use by unauthorized persons.
	exam	1	a steering lock.
lock	H1.3.a.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a canal or river that may be closed off by gates to control the water level and the raising and lowering of vessels that pass through it.
lock	H1.3.b.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lock gate.
lock	H1.4.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the jamming, fastening, or locking together of parts.
lock	H1.5.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the extent to which a vehicle's front wheels will turn.
	exam	1	this car has a good lock.
lock	H1.6.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism that detonates the charge of a gun.
stock	infl
	head	lock
	syl	stock
	pos	n.
and barrel	infl
	head	lock
	syl	and barrel.
	pos	n.
lock	H1.7.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	completely; entirely.
lock	H1.8.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	any wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes a part of his opponent's body and twists it or otherwise exerts pressure upon it.
lock	H1.9.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lock forward}.
lock	H1.9.a.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the player at the back of a scrum who holds the forwards in the second row together.
lock	H1.9.b.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	this position.
lock	H1.10.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a gas bubble in a hydraulic system or a liquid bubble in a pneumatic system that stops or interferes with the fluid flow in a pipe, capillary, etc..
	exam	1	an air lock.
lock	H1.11.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten (a door, gate, etc.) or (of a door, etc.) to become fastened with a lock, bolt, etc., so as to prevent entry or exit.
lock	H1.12.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure (a building) by locking all doors, windows, etc.
lock	H1.13.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fix or become fixed together securely or inextricably.
lock	H1.14.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become rigid or immovable.
	exam	1	the front wheels of the car locked.
lock	H1.15.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to clasp or entangle (someone or each other) in a struggle or embrace.
lock	H1.16.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a canal) with locks.
lock	H1.17.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move (a vessel) through a system of locks.
lock horns	18.
	head	lock
	syl	lock horns.
	usage	esp. of two equally matched opponents
	def	to become engaged in argument or battle.
lock the stable door after the horse has bolted	19.
	head	lock
	or	been stolen
	syl	lock the stable door after the horse has bolted
	def	to take precautions after harm has been done. {~} See also {lock on to, lock out, lock up}.
lockable	sub
	head	lock
	syl	lock+a:ble
	pos	adj.
lock	ety	Old English loc; related to Old Frisian lok, Old Norse lokkr lock of wool
lock	H2.1.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a strand, curl, or cluster of hair.
lock	H2.2.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft or wisp of wool, cotton, etc.
lock	H2.3.
	syl	lock
	pron	<lok>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	hair, esp. when curly or fine.
lockage	1.
	syl	lock+age
	pron	<1lokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of locks in a canal.
lockage	2.
	syl	lock+age
	pron	<1lokiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	passage through a lock or the fee charged for such passage.
John	1.
	head	Locke
	syl	John.
	def	1632-1704, English philosopher, who discussed the concept of empiricism in his (1690). He influenced political thought, esp. in France and America, with his (1690), in which he sanctioned the right to revolt.
Matthew	2.
	head	Locke
	syl	Mat:thew.
	def	??1630-77, English composer, esp. of works for the stage.
locker	1.a.
	syl	lock+er
	pron	<1lok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small compartment or drawer that may be locked, as one of several in a gymnasium, etc., for clothes and valuables.
locker	1.b.
	syl	lock+er
	pron	<1lok*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a locker room.
locker	2.
	syl	lock+er
	pron	<1lok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that locks.
locker	3.
	syl	lock+er
	pron	<1lok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a refrigerated compartment for keeping frozen foods, esp. one rented in an establishment.
locket	ety	C17: from French loquet latch, diminutive of loc #7lock %1
locket	0.
	syl	lock+et
	pron	<1lokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ornamental case, usually on a necklace or chain, that holds a picture, keepsake, etc.
lockjaw	0.
	syl	lock+jaw
	pron	<1lok2Jc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {trismus} and (often) {tetanus}.
locknut	1.
	syl	lock+nut
	pron	<1lok2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a supplementary nut screwed down upon a primary nut to prevent it from shaking loose.
locknut	2.
	syl	lock+nut
	pron	<1lok2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a threaded nut having a feature, such as a nylon insert, to prevent it from shaking loose.
lock on to	0.
	syl	lock on to
	pos	vb. adv. +; prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a radar beam
	def	to automatically follow (a target).
lock out	1.
	syl	lock out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent from entering by locking a door.
lock out	2.
	syl	lock out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent (employees) from working during an industrial dispute, as by closing a factory.
lockout	infl
	head	lock out
	syl	lock+out.
	pos	n.
lock out	3.
	syl	lock out
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the closing of a place of employment by an employer, in order to bring pressure on employees to agree to terms.
locksmith	0.
	syl	lock+smith
	pron	<1lok2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or repairs locks.
locksmithery	sub
	head	locksmith
	or	locksmithing
	syl	lock+2smith:er:y
	pos	n.
locksmithing	sub
	head	locksmith
	or	locksmithery
	syl	lock+2smith:ing
	pos	n.
lock step	0.
	syl	lock step
	pos	n.
	def	a method of marching in step such that the men follow one another as closely as possible.
lock stitch	0.
	syl	lock stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a sewing-machine stitch in which the top thread interlocks with the bobbin thread.
lock up	1.
	syl	lock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {lock in, lock away}. to imprison or confine.
lock up	2.
	syl	lock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to lock or secure the doors, windows, etc., of (a building).
lock up	3.
	syl	lock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep or store securely.
	exam	1	secrets locked up in history.
lock up	4.
	syl	lock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest (funds) so that conversion into cash is difficult.
lock up	5.
	syl	lock up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to secure (type, etc.) in a chase or in the bed of the printing machine by tightening the quoins.
lockup	infl
	head	lock up
	syl	lock+up.
	pos	n.
lock up	6.
	syl	lock up
	pos	n.
	def	the action or time of locking up.
lock up	7.
	syl	lock up
	pos	n.
	def	a jail or block of cells.
lock up	8.
	syl	lock up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small shop with no attached quarters for the owner or shopkeeper.
lock up	9.
	syl	lock up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a garage or storage place separate from the main premises.
lock up	10.
	syl	lock up
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the pages of type held in a chase by the positioning of quoins.
Lockyer	0.
	syl	Lock:yer
	pron	<1lokj*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph Nor@.man}. 1836-1920, English astronomer: a pioneer in solar spectroscopy, he was the first to observe helium in the sun's atmosphere (1868).
loco	H1.0.
	syl	lo:co
	pron	<1l*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {locomotive}.
loco	ety	C19: via Mexican Spanish from Spanish: crazy
loco	H2.1.
	syl	lo:co
	pron	<1l*uk*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	insane.
loco	H2.2.
	syl	lo:co
	pron	<1l*uk*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	affected with loco disease.
locos	infl
	head	loco
	syl	lo:cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loco	H2.3.
	syl	lo:co
	pron	<1l*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {locoweed}.
loco	H2.4.
	syl	lo:co
	pron	<1l*uk*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to poison with locoweed.
loco	H2.5.
	syl	lo:co
	pron	<1l*uk*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to make insane.
poisoning	alt
	head	loco disease
	or	loco disease
	syl	poi+son+ing
	pos	n.
loco disease	0.
	or	poisoning
	syl	lo:co dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cattle, sheep, and horses characterized by paralysis and faulty vision, caused by ingestion of locoweed.
locoism	0.
	syl	lo+co+ism
	pron	<1l*uk*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {loco disease}.
locomen	infl
	head	locoman
	syl	lo+co+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locoman	0.
	syl	lo+co+man
	pron	<1l*uk*um*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a railway?!man, esp. an engine-driver.
locomotion	ety	C17: from Latin loc*_o from a place, ablative of locus place+#7motion 
locomotion	0.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tion
	pron	<2l*uk*1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, fact, ability, or power of moving.
locomotive	1.a.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tive
	pron	<2l*uk*1m*utiv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {locomotive engine}. a self-propelled engine driven by steam, electricity, or diesel power and used for drawing trains along railway tracks.
locomotive	1.b.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tive
	pron	<2l*uk*1m*utiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a locomotive shed;
	exam	2	a locomotive works.
locomotive	2.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tive
	pron	<2l*uk*1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to locomotion.
locomotive	3.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tive
	pron	<2l*uk*1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or able to move, as by self-propulsion.
locomotively	sub
	head	locomotive
	syl	lo+co+1mo+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
locomotiveness	sub
	head	locomotive
	syl	lo+co+1mo+tive+ness
	pos	n.
locomotor	ety	C19: from Latin loc*_o from a place, ablative of locus place+#7motor (mover)
locomotor	0.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tor
	pron	<2l*uk*1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to locomotion.
locomotor ataxia	0.
	syl	lo+co+mo+tor a:tax:i:a
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {tabes dorsalis}.
locoweed	0.
	syl	lo+co+weed
	pron	<1l*uk*u2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several perennial legumi?!nous plants of the genera and of W North America that cause loco disease in horses, cattle, and sheep.
Lokris	alt
	head	Locris
	or	Locris
	syl	Lo+kris
	pron	<1l*ukris>, <1lok->
	pos	n.
Locris	0.
	or	Lokris
	syl	Lo+cris
	pron	<1l*ukris>, <1lok->
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of central Greece.
Locrian	sub
	head	Locris
	or	Lokrian
	syl	Lo+cri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Lokrian	sub
	head	Locris
	or	Locrian
	syl	Lo+kri:an
	pos	adj. n.
locular	ety	C19: from New Latin locul*_aris kept in boxes
loculate	alt
	head	locular
	or	locular
	syl	loc:u+late
	pron	<1lokju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
locular	0.
	or	loculate
	syl	loc:u+lar
	pron	<1lokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	divided into compartments by septa.
	exam	1	the locular ovary of a plant.
loculation	sub
	head	locular
	syl	loc:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
locule	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: compartment, from locus place
loculus	alt
	head	locule
	or	locule
	syl	loc:u+lus
	pron	<1lokjul*s>
	pos	n.
locules	infl
	head	locule
	or	loculi
	syl	loc+ules
	pron	<1lokju2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loculi	infl
	head	locule
	or	locules
	syl	loc:u+li
	pron	<1lokju2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locule	1.
	or	loculus
	syl	loc+ule
	pron	<1lokju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of the chambers of an ovary or anther.
locule	2.
	or	loculus
	syl	loc+ule
	pron	<1lokju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any small cavity or chamber.
locum tenens	ety	C17: Medieval Latin: (someone) holding the place (of another)
locum tenentes	infl
	head	locum tenens
	syl	lo+cum te+nen+tes
	pron	<t*1nentEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locum tenens	0.
	syl	lo+cum te+nens
	pron	<1l*uk*m> <1tEnenz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who stands in temporarily for another member of the same profession, esp. for a physician, chemist, or clergyman. Often shortened to {locum}.
locus	ety	C18: Latin
loci	infl
	head	locus
	syl	lo:ci
	pron	<1l*usI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locus	1.
	syl	lo+cus
	pron	<1l*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in many legal phrases
	def	a place or area, esp. the place where something occurred.
locus	2.
	syl	lo+cus
	pron	<1l*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set of points or lines whose location satisfies or is determined by one or more specified conditions.
	exam	1	the locus of points equidistant from a given point is a circle.
locus	3.
	syl	lo+cus
	pron	<1l*uk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the position of a particular gene on a chromosome.
locus classicus	ety	Latin: classical place
loci classici	infl
	head	locus classicus
	syl	lo:ci clas+si+ci
	pron	<1kl@si2sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locus classicus	0.
	syl	lo+cus clas+si+cus
	pron	<1kl@sik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative and often quoted passage from a standard work.
locus sigilli	ety	Latin
loci sigilli	infl
	head	locus sigilli
	syl	lo:ci si+gil+li.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
locus sigilli	0.
	syl	lo+cus si+gil+li
	pron	<si1JilI>
	pos	n.
	def	the place to which the seal is affixed on legal documents, etc.
locus standi	ety	from Latin: a place for standing
locus standi	0.
	syl	lo+cus stan+di
	pron	<1st@ndI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right of a party to appear and be heard before a court.
locust	ety	C13 (the insect): from Latin locusta locust; applied to the tree (C17) because the pods resemble locusts
locust	1.
	syl	lo+cust
	pron	<1l*uk*st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous orthopterous insects of the genera etc., such as of warm and tropical regions of the Old World, which travels in vast swarms, stripping large areas of vegetation. See also { {grasshopper} (sense 1)}. Compare {seventeen-year locust}.
locust	2.
	syl	lo+cust
	pron	<1l*uk*st>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {locust tree, false acacia}. a North American leguminous tree, having prickly branches, hanging clusters of white fragrant flowers, and reddish-brown seed pods.
locust	3.
	syl	lo+cust
	pron	<1l*uk*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellowish durable wood of this tree.
locust	4.
	syl	lo+cust
	pron	<1l*uk*st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar trees, such as the honey locust and carob.
locust-like	sub
	head	locust
	syl	lo:cust-2like
	pos	adj.
locust bird	0.
	syl	lo+cust bird
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pratincoles, esp. ({black-winged pratincole}) , that feed on locusts.
locution	ety	C15: from Latin loc*_uti*_o an utterance, from loqu*_i to speak
locution	1.
	syl	lo+cu+tion
	pron	<l*u1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, phrase, or expression.
locution	2.
	syl	lo+cu+tion
	pron	<l*u1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or style of speech or expression.
Lod	0.
	syl	Lod
	pron	<lod>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Israel, southeast of Tel Aviv: Israel's chief airport. Pop.: 30500 (1972). Also called: {Lydda}.
lode	ety	Old English l*_ad course. Compare #7load 
lode	1.
	syl	lode
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit of valuable ore occurring between definite limits in the surrounding rock; vein.
lode	2.
	syl	lode
	pron	<l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit of metallic ore filling a fissure in the surrounding rock.
loden	ety	German, from Old High German lodo thick cloth, perhaps related to Old English lotha cloak
loden	0.
	syl	lo+den
	pron	<1l*udN>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick, heavily filled wool with a short pile, used for coats.
lodestar	ety	C14: literally, guiding star. See #7lode 
loadstar	alt
	head	lodestar
	or	lodestar
	syl	load+star
	pron	<1l*ud2sta:>
	pos	n.
lodestar	1.
	or	loadstar
	syl	lode+star
	pron	<1l*ud2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a star, esp. the North Star, used in navigation or astronomy as a point of refer?!ence.
lodestar	2.
	or	loadstar
	syl	lode+star
	pron	<1l*ud2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves as a guide or model.
lodestone	ety	C16: literally, guiding stone
loadstone	alt
	head	lodestone
	or	lodestone
	syl	load+stone
	pron	<1l*ud2st*un>
	pos	n.
lodestone	1.a.
	or	loadstone
	syl	lode+stone
	pron	<1l*ud2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	magnetite that is naturally magnetic.
lodestone	1.b.
	or	loadstone
	syl	lode+stone
	pron	<1l*ud2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of this, which can be used as a magnet.
lodestone	2.
	or	loadstone
	syl	lode+stone
	pron	<1l*ud2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as a focus of attraction.
lodge	ety	C15: from Old French loge, perhaps from Old High German louba porch
lodge	1.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small house at the entrance to the grounds of a country mansion, usually occupied by a gatekeeper or gardener.
lodge	2.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a house or cabin used occasionally, as for some seasonal activity.
lodge	3.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a central building in a resort, camp, or park.
lodge	4.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a large house or hotel.
lodge	5.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a room for the use of porters in a university, college, etc.
lodge	6.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a local branch or chapter of certain societies.
lodge	7.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the building used as the meeting place of such a society.
lodge	8.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the dwelling place of certain animals, esp. the dome-shaped den constructed by beavers.
lodge	9.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a hut or tent of certain North American Indian peoples.
lodge	10.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Cambridge University
	def	the residence of the head of a college.
lodge	11.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide or be provided with accommodation or shelter, esp. rented accommodation.
lodge	12.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to live temporarily, esp. in rented accommoda?!tion.
lodge	13.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to implant, embed, or fix or be implanted, embedded, or fixed.
lodge	14.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deposit or leave for safety, storage, etc.
lodge	15.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (a charge or accusation) against someone.
lodge	16.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in or with
	def	to place (authority, power, etc.) in the control (of someone).
lodge	17.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to exist or be present (in).
lodge	18.
	syl	lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Archaic. of wind, rain, etc.
	def	to beat down (crops).
lodgeable	sub
	head	lodge
	syl	lodge+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Lodge	H1.1.
	syl	Lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ol@.i@.ver (Joseph) }. 1851-1940, English physicist, who perfected the coherer.
Thomas	2.
	head	Lodge
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	??1558-1625, English writer. His romance (1590) supplied the plot for Shakespeare's
the	infl
	head	Lodge
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lodge	H2.0.
	syl	Lodge
	pron	<loJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the official Canberra residence of the Australian Prime Minister.
lodger	0.
	syl	lodg+er
	pron	<1loJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pays rent in return for accommodation in someone else's house.
lodging	1.
	syl	lodg+ing
	pron	<1loJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary residence.
lodging	2.
	syl	lodg+ing
	pron	<1loJiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	sleeping accommodation.
lodging	3.
	syl	lodg+ing
	pron	<1loJiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the residence of the head of a college.
lodging house	0.
	syl	lodg+ing house
	pos	n.
	def	a private home providing accommodation and meals for lodgers.
lodgings	0.
	syl	lodg+ings
	pron	<1loJiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a rented room or rooms in which to live, esp. in another person's house.
lodging turn	0.
	syl	lodg+ing turn
	pos	n.
	def	a period of work or duty, esp. among railway workers, which involves sleeping away from home.
lodgement	alt
	head	lodgment
	or	lodgment
	syl	lodge+ment
	pron	<1loJm*nt>
	pos	n.
lodgment	1.
	or	lodgement
	syl	lodg+ment
	pron	<1loJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of lodging or the state of being lodged.
lodgment	2.
	or	lodgement
	syl	lodg+ment
	pron	<1loJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blockage or accumulation.
lodgment	3.
	or	lodgement
	syl	lodg+ment
	pron	<1loJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small area gained and held in enemy territory.
Lodi	0.
	syl	Lo:di
	pron	Italian <1lc:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Italy, in Lombardy: scene of Napoleon's defeat of the Austrians in 1796. Pop.: 44422 (1971).
lodicule	ety	C19: from Latin l*_od*_icula diminutive of l*_odix blanket
lodicule	0.
	syl	lod:i+cule
	pron	<1lodi2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of two or three minute scales at the base of the ovary in grass flowers that represent the corolla.
L'od'z	0.
	syl	L*'od*'z
	pron	Polish <wuC>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Poland: the country's second largest city; major centre of the textile industry; university (1945). Pop.: 784000 (1974 est.).
Jacques	infl
	head	Loeb
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Loeb	0.
	syl	Loeb
	pron	<lR:b>, German <l$o:p>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1924, U.S. physiologist, born in Germany, noted esp. for his pioneering work on artificial parthenogenesis.
loess	ety	C19: from German L*"oss, from Swiss German dialect l*"osch loose
loess	0.
	syl	lo+ess
	pron	<1l*uis>, German <l@os>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured fine-grained accumulation of clay and silt particles that have been deposited by the wind.
loessial	sub
	head	loess
	or	loessal
	syl	lo+ess+i:al
	pron	<l*u1esi*l>
	pos	adj.
loessal	sub
	head	loess
	or	loessial
	syl	lo+1ess+al
	pos	adj.
Lowe	alt
	head	Loewe
	or	Loewe
	syl	L*"o:we
	pron	German <1l$o:v*>
	pos	n.
(Johann) Karl (Gottfried)	infl
	head	Loewe
	syl	(Johann) Karl (Gottfried)
	pos	n.
Otto	infl
	head	Loewi
	syl	Ot:to.
	pos	n.
Loewi	0.
	syl	Loe:wi
	pron	<1l*ui>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1961, U.S. pharmacologist, born in Germany. He shared a Nobel prize for medicine (1936) with Dale for their work on the chemical transmission of nerve impulses.
Lofoten and Vesteralen	0.
	syl	Lo+fo+ten and Ves+ter+*%a+len
	pron	Norwegian <1lu:fut*n> <1vest*r2o:l*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands off the NW coast of Norway, within the Arctic Circle. Largest island: Hinny. Pop.: 56066 (1970). Area: about 5130 sq. km (1980 sq. miles).
loft	ety	Late Old English, from Old Norse lopt air, ceiling; compare Old Danish and Old High German loft (German Luft air)
loft	1.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	def	the space inside a roof.
loft	2.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery, esp. one for the choir in a church.
loft	3.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	def	a room over a stable used to store hay.
loft	4.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an upper storey of a warehouse or factory.
loft	5.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised house or coop in which pigeons are kept.
loft	6.a.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	usage	in golf
	def	the angle from the vertical made by the club face to give elevation to a ball.
loft	6.b.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	def	elevation imparted to a ball.
loft	6.c.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	n.
	def	a lofting stroke or shot.
loft	7.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to strike or kick (a ball) high in the air.
loft	8.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or place in a loft.
loft	9.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to slant (the face of a golf club).
loft	10.
	syl	loft
	pron	<loft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay out a full-scale working drawing of (the lines of a vessel's hull).
lofter	0.
	syl	loft+er
	pron	<1loft*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club; an iron with a wide-angled face for lofting. Also called: {lofting iron}.
loftier	infl
	head	lofty
	syl	loft:i+er
	pos	adj.
loftiest	infl
	head	lofty
	syl	loft:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lofty	1.
	syl	loft:y
	pron	<1lofti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of majestic or imposing height.
lofty	2.
	syl	loft:y
	pron	<1lofti>
	pos	adj.
	def	exalted or noble in character or nature.
lofty	3.
	syl	loft:y
	pron	<1lofti>
	pos	adj.
	def	haughty or supercilious.
lofty	4.
	syl	loft:y
	pron	<1lofti>
	pos	adj.
	def	elevated, eminent, or superior.
loftily	sub
	head	lofty
	syl	loft:i+ly
	pos	adv.
loftiness	sub
	head	lofty
	syl	loft:i+ness
	pos	n.
log	ety	C14: origin obscure
log	H1.1.a.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of the trunk or a main branch of a tree, when stripped of branches.
log	H1.1.b.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	constructed out of logs.
	exam	1	a log cabin.
log	H1.2.a.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed record of a voyage of a ship or aircraft.
log	H1.2.b.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	a record of the hours flown by pilots and aircrews.
log	H1.2.c.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	a book in which these records are made; logbook.
log	H1.3.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	a written record of information about transmissions kept by radio stations, amateur radio operators, etc.
log	H1.4.a.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a float with an attached line, formerly used to measure the speed of a ship.
heave the log	4.b.
	head	log
	syl	heave the log.
	def	to determine a ship's speed with such a device.
log	H1.5.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a claim for better pay and conditions presented by a trade union to an employer.
like a log	6.
	head	log
	syl	like a log.
	def	without stirring or being disturbed (in the phrase {sleep like a log) }.
logs	infl
	head	log
	syl	logs
	pos	vb.
logging	infl
	head	log
	syl	log+ging
	pos	vb.
logged	infl
	head	log
	syl	logged.
	pos	vb.
log	H1.7.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fell the trees of (a forest, area, etc.) for timber.
log	H1.8.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to saw logs from (trees).
log	H1.9.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work at the felling of timber.
log	H1.10.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter (a distance, event, etc.) in a logbook or log.
log	H1.11.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record the punishment received by (a sailor) in a logbook.
log	H1.12.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel (a specified distance or time) or move at (a specified speed).
log	H2.0.
	syl	log
	pron	<log>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {logarithm}.
-log	0.
	syl	-log
	usage	combining form.
	def	U.S. variant of {-logue}.
logan	0.
	syl	lo+gan
	pron	<1l*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	another name for {bogan} (a backwater).
Mount	infl
	head	Logan
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Logan	0.
	syl	Lo+gan
	pron	<1l*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NW Canada, in SW Yukon in the St. Elias Range: the highest peak in Canada and the second highest in North America. Height: 6050 m (19850 ft.).
loganberry	ety	C19: named after James H. Logan (1841-1928), American judge and horticulturist who first grew it (1881)
loganberries	infl
	head	loganberry
	syl	lo:gan+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loganberry	1.
	syl	lo:gan+ber:ry
	pron	<1l*ug*nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a trailing prickly hybrid rosaceous plant, cultivated for its edible fruit.
loganberry	2.a.
	syl	lo:gan+ber:ry
	pron	<1l*ug*nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the purplish-red acid fruit of this plant.
loganberry	2.b.
	syl	lo:gan+ber:ry
	pron	<1l*ug*nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	loganberry pie.
loganiaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Logania, named after James Logan (1674-1751) Irish-American botanist
loganiaceous	0.
	syl	lo+ga+ni:a+ceous
	pron	<l*u2gAni1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a tropical and subtropical family of plants that includes nux vomica, pinkroot, and gelsemium.
logaoedic	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek logaoidikos, from logos speech+ aoid*_e poetry
logaoedic	1.
	syl	log:a+oe:dic
	pron	<2log*1Edik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	of or relating to verse in which mixed metres are combined within a single line to give the effect of prose.
logaoedic	2.
	syl	log:a+oe:dic
	pron	<2log*1Edik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a line or verse of this kind.
logarithm	ety	C17: from New Latin logarithmus, coined 1614 by John N#7apier, from Greek, logos ratio, reckoning+ arithmos number
logarithm	0.
	syl	log:a+rithm
	pron	<1log*2ri@d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the exponent indicating the power to which a fixed number, the base, must be raised to obtain a given number or variable. It is used esp. to simplify multiplication and division.
	exam	1	if a%/x
logarithmical	alt
	head	logarithmic
	or	logarithmic
	syl	log:a+rith+mi+cal
	pos	adj.
logarithmic	1.
	or	logarithmical
	syl	log:a+rith+mic
	pron	<2log*1ri@dmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, using, or containing logarithms of a number or variable.
logarithmic	2.
	or	logarithmical
	syl	log:a+rith+mic
	pron	<2log*1ri@dmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, relating to, or using points or lines whose distances from a fixed point or line are proportional to the logarithms of numbers.
logarithmic	xref
	or	logarithmical
	syl	log:a+rith+mic
	pron	<2log*1ri@dmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Abbrev.: {log}.
logarithmically	sub
	head	logarithmic
	syl	log:a+1rith+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
logarithmic function	0.a.
	syl	log:a+rith+mic func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the mathematical function =log
logarithmic function	0.b.
	syl	log:a+rith+mic func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a function that can be expressed in terms of this function.
logbook	1.
	syl	log+book
	pron	<1log2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the official record of trips made by a ship or aircraft; log.
logbook	2.
	syl	log+book
	pron	<1log2buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a document listing the registration, manufacture, identity of ownership, etc., of a motor vehicle.
log chip	0.
	syl	log chip
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the chip of a chip log.
loge	ety	C18: French; see #7lodge 
loge	1.
	syl	loge
	pron	<l*uZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosure or box in a theatre or opera house.
loge	2.
	syl	loge
	pron	<l*uZ>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper section in a theatre or cinema.
logger	1.
	syl	log+ger
	pron	<1log*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {lumberjack}.
logger	2.
	syl	log+ger
	pron	<1log*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tractor or crane for handling logs.
loggerhead	ety	C16: probably from dialect logger wooden block+#7head 
loggerhead	1.
	syl	log+ger+head
	pron	<1log*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {loggerhead turtle}. a large headed turtle, occurring in most seas: family
loggerhead shrike	2.
	head	loggerhead
	syl	loggerhead shrike.
	def	a North American shrike, having a grey head and body, black-and-white wings and tail, and black facial stripe.
loggerhead	3.
	syl	log+ger+head
	pron	<1log*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool consisting of a large metal sphere attached to a long handle, used for warming liquids, melting tar, etc.
loggerhead	4.
	syl	log+ger+head
	pron	<1log*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong round upright post in a whaleboat for belaying the line of a harpoon.
loggerhead	5.
	syl	log+ger+head
	pron	<1log*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a blockhead; dunce.
at loggerheads	6.
	head	loggerhead
	syl	at loggerheads.
	def	engaged in dispute or confrontation.
loggerheaded	sub
	head	loggerhead
	syl	log+ger+2head+ed
	pos	adj.
loggia	ety	C17: Italian, from French loge. See #7lodge 
loggias	infl
	head	loggia
	or	loggie
	syl	log+gias
	pron	<-Je>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loggie	infl
	head	loggia
	or	loggias
	syl	log+gie
	pron	<-Je>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loggia	1.
	syl	log+gia
	pron	<1loJ*>, <1loJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered area on the side of a building, esp. one that serves as a porch.
loggia	2.
	syl	log+gia
	pron	<1loJ*>, <1loJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an open balcony in a theatre.
logging	0.
	syl	log+ging
	pron	<1logiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the work of felling, trimming, and trans?!porting timber.
logia	1.
	syl	log:i:a
	pron	<1logi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a supposed collection of the sayings of Christ held to have been drawn upon by the writers of the gospels.
logia	2.
	syl	log:i:a
	pron	<1logi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {logion}.
logic	ety	C14: from Old French logique from Medieval Latin logica (neuter plural, treated in Medieval Latin as feminine singular), from Greek logikos concerning speech or reasoning
logic	1.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of philosophy concerned with analysing the patterns of reasoning by which a conclusion is drawn from a set of premisses, without reference to meaning or context. See also {formal logic, {deduction} (sense 3)}, {{induction} (sense 3)}.
logic	2.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	the system and principles of reasoning used in a specific field of study.
logic	3.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular method of argument or reasoning.
logic	4.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	force or effectiveness in argument or dispute.
logic	5.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	reasoned thought or argument, as distinguished from irrationality.
logic	6.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship and interdependence of a series of events, facts, etc.
chop logic	7.
	head	logic
	syl	chop logic.
	def	to use excessively subtle or involved logic or argument. See {choplogic}.
logic	8.a.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles underlying the units in a computer system that perform arithmetical and logical operations. See also {logic circuit}.
logic	8.b.
	syl	log+ic
	pron	<1loJik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a logic element.
logical	1.
	syl	log:i+cal
	pron	<1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, used in, or characteristic of logic.
logical	2.
	syl	log:i+cal
	pron	<1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	using, according to, or deduced from the principles of logic.
	exam	1	a logical conclusion.
logical	3.
	syl	log:i+cal
	pron	<1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or characterized by clear or valid reasoning.
logical	4.
	syl	log:i+cal
	pron	<1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	reasonable or necessary because of facts, events, etc..
	exam	1	the logical candidate.
logical	5.
	syl	log:i+cal
	pron	<1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	of, performed by, used in, or relating to the logic circuits in a computer.
logicality	sub
	head	logical
	or	logicalness
	syl	log:i+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
logicalness	sub
	head	logical
	or	logicality
	syl	log:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
logically	sub
	head	logical
	syl	log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
logical operation	0.
	syl	log:i+cal op+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	an operation involving the use of words representing logical functions, such as or that are applied to the input signals of a particular logic circuit.
empiricism	alt
	head	logical positivism
	or	logical positivism
	syl	em+pir:i+cism
	pos	n.
logical positivism	0.
	or	empiricism
	syl	log:i+cal pos:i+tiv+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a philosophical system claiming to reject metaphysical speculation and holding that the only meaningful statements are those that are analytic or can be tested empirically.
logic circuit	0.
	syl	log+ic cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic circuit used in computers to perform a logical operation on its two or more input signals. There are six basic circuits, the AND, NOT, NAND, OR, NOR, and exclusive OR circuits, which can be combined into more complex circuits.
logician	0.
	syl	lo+gi+cian
	pron	<lo1JiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who specializes in or is skilled at logic.
logicism	0.
	syl	log:i+cism
	pron	<1loJi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be deduced from logic. Compare {intuitionism, formalism}.
logion	ety	C16: from Greek: a saying, oracle, from logos word
logia	infl
	head	logion
	syl	log:i:a
	pron	<1logi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
logion	0.
	syl	log:i+on
	pron	<1logi2on>
	pos	n.
	def	a saying of Christ regarded as authentic. See also {logia}.
logistic	ety	C17: via French, from Late Latin logisticus of calculation, from Greek logistikos rational, from logos word, reason
logistic	H1.1.
	syl	lo+gis+tic
	pron	<lo1Jistik>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of symbolic logic.
logistic	H1.2.
	syl	lo+gis+tic
	pron	<lo1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a curve
	def	having an equation of the form = (1+e where is less than zero, and used to describe a continuously increasing function.
logistic	H1.3.
	syl	lo+gis+tic
	pron	<lo1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or skilled in arithmetical calculations.
logistical	alt
	head	logistic
	or	logistic
	syl	lo+gis+ti+cal
	pron	<lo1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
logistic	H2.0.
	or	logistical
	syl	lo+gis+tic
	pron	<lo1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to logistics.
logistically	sub
	head	logistic
	syl	lo+1gis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
logistics	ety	C19: from French logistique, from loger to #7lodge 
logistics	1.
	syl	lo+gis+tics
	pron	<lo1Jistiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the science of the movement and maintenance of military forces.
logistics	2.
	syl	lo+gis+tics
	pron	<lo1Jistiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the handling of an operation involving the movement of labour and materials, etc.
logistician	sub
	head	logistics
	syl	log+is+ti+cian
	pron	<2loJi1stiS*n>
	pos	n.
log jam	1.
	syl	log jam
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	blockage caused by the crowding together of a number of logs floating in a river.
log jam	2.
	syl	log jam
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a deadlock; standstill.
loglog	0.
	syl	log+log
	pron	<1loglog>
	pos	n.
	def	the logarithm of a logarithm (in equations, etc.).
logos	infl
	head	logo
	syl	log:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
logo	0.
	syl	log:o
	pron	<1l*ug*u>, <1log->
	pos	n.
	def	short for {{logotype} (sense 2)}.
logo-	ety	from Greek; see #7logos 
logo-	0.
	syl	log:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating word or speech.
	exam	1	logogram.
logograph	alt
	head	logogram
	or	logogram
	syl	log:o+graph
	pron	<1log*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
logogram	0.
	or	logograph
	syl	log:o+gram
	pron	<1log*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a single symbol representing an entire morpheme, word, or phrase, as for example the symbol (&%#800506) meaning
logogrammatic	sub
	head	logogram
	syl	log:o+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2log*gr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
logographic	sub
	head	logogram
	or	logographical
	syl	log:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2log*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
logographical	sub
	head	logogram
	or	logographic
	syl	log:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
logogrammatically	sub
	head	logogram
	or	logographically
	syl	log:o+gram+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
logographically	sub
	head	logogram
	or	logogrammatically
	syl	log:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
logography	1.
	syl	lo+gog+ra+phy
	pron	<lo1gogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of logotypes in print?!ing.
logography	2.
	syl	lo+gog+ra+phy
	pron	<lo1gogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a method of longhand reporting.
logographer	sub
	head	logography
	syl	lo+1gog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
logogriph	ety	C16: via French from Greek #7logo -#7+griphos puzzle
logogriph	0.
	syl	log:o+griph
	pron	<1log*u2grif>
	pos	n.
	def	a word puzzle, esp. one based on recombination of the letters of a word.
logogriphic	sub
	head	logogriph
	syl	log:o+1griph+ic
	pos	adj.
logomachy	ety	C16: from Greek logomakhia. See #7logo -#7, -#7machy 
logomachies	infl
	head	logomachy
	syl	lo+gom:a+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
logomachy	0.
	syl	lo+gom:a+chy
	pron	<lo1gom*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	argument about words or the meaning of words.
logomachist	sub
	head	logomachy
	syl	lo+1gom:a+chist
	pos	n.
logopedics	alt
	head	logopaedics
	or	logopaedics
	syl	log:o+pe:dics
	pron	<2log*1pEdiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	U.S.
logopaedics	0.
	or	logopedics
	syl	log:o+pae:dics
	pron	<2log*1pEdiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {speech therapy}.
logopaedic	sub
	head	logopaedics
	or	logopedic
	syl	log:o+1pae:dic
	pos	adj.
logopedic	sub
	head	logopaedics
	or	logopaedic
	syl	log:o+1pe:dic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
logos	ety	C16: from Greek: word, reason, discourse, from legein to speak
logos	0.
	syl	log+os
	pron	<1logos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	reason or the rational principle expressed in words and things.
Logos	0.
	syl	Log+os
	pron	<1logos>
	pos	n.
	def	the divine Word; the second person of the Trinity.
logotype	1.
	syl	log:o+type
	pron	<1log*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a piece of type with several uncombined characters cast on it.
logotype	2.
	syl	log:o+type
	pron	<1log*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {logo}. a trademark, company emblem, or similar device.
logotypy	sub
	head	logotype
	syl	lo+go+2typ:y
	pos	n.
logroll	0.
	syl	log+roll
	pron	<1log2r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to use logrolling in order to procure the passage of (legislation).
logroller	sub
	head	logroll
	syl	log+2roll+er
	pos	n.
logrolling	1.
	syl	log+roll+ing
	pron	<1log2r*uliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the practice of undemocratic agreements between politicians involving mutual favours, the trading of votes, etc.
logrolling	2.
	syl	log+roll+ing
	pron	<1log2r*uliG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {birling}. {See {birl%1}}.
logrolling	3.
	syl	log+roll+ing
	pron	<1log2r*uliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the transporting of logs, esp. by water.
Logrono	0.
	syl	Lo+gro+?~no
	pron	Spanish <lo1$Gro$jo>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in N Spain, on the Ebro River: trading centre of an agricultural region noted for its wine. Pop.: 84456 (1970).
-logue	ety	from French, from Greek -logos 
-log	alt
	head	-logue
	or	-logue
	syl	-log
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
-logue	0.
	or	-log
	syl	-logue
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating speech or discourse of a particular kind.
	exam	1	travelogue;
	exam	2	monologue.
logway	0.
	syl	log+way
	pron	<1log2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{gangway} (sense 1).}
logwood	1.
	syl	log+wood
	pron	<1log2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous tree, of the West Indies and Central America.
logwood	2.
	syl	log+wood
	pron	<1log2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the heavy reddish-brown wood of this tree, yielding the dye haematoxylin. See also {haematoxylon}.
logy	ety	C19: perhaps from Dutch log heavy
logier	infl
	head	logy
	syl	lo:gi+er
	pos	adj.
logiest	infl
	head	logy
	syl	lo:gi+est.
	pos	adj.
logy	0.
	syl	lo:gy
	pron	<1l*ugi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	dull or listless.
loginess	sub
	head	logy
	syl	lo+gi+ness
	pos	n.
-logy	ety	from Latin -logia, from Greek, from logos word; see #7logos 
-logy	0.
	syl	-lo:gy
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-logy	1.
	syl	-lo:gy
	pos	n.
	def	indicating the science or study of.
	exam	1	musicology.
-logy	2.
	syl	-lo:gy
	pos	n.
	def	indicating writing, discourse, or body of writings.
	exam	1	trilogy;
	exam	2	phraseology;
	exam	3	martyrology.
-logical	sub
	head	-logy
	or	-logic
	syl	-log:i:cal
	pos	adj.
-logic	sub
	head	-logy
	or	-logical
	syl	-log:ic
	pos	adj.
-logist	sub
	head	-logy
	syl	-lo:gist
	pos	n.
Lohengrin	0.
	syl	Lo:hen:grin
	pron	<1l*uingrin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in German legend
	def	a son of Parzival and knight of the Holy Grail.
loin	ety	C14: from Old French loigne, perhaps from Vulgar Latin lumbra (unattested), from Latin lumbus loin
loin	1.
	syl	loin
	pron	<lcin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lumbus}. the part of the lower back and sides between the pelvis and the ribs. Related adj.: {lumbar}.
loin	2.
	syl	loin
	pron	<lcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat from this part of an animal.
loincloth	0.
	syl	loin+cloth
	pron	<1lcin2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth worn round the loins. Also called: {breechcloth}.
loins	1.
	syl	loins
	pron	<lcinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hips and the inner surface of the legs where they join the trunk of the body; crotch.
loins	2.a.
	syl	loins
	pron	<lcinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	the reproductive organs.
loins	2.b.
	syl	loins
	pron	<lcinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	the womb.
Loire	1.
	syl	Loire
	pron	French <lwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of E central France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: St. *'Etienne. Pop.: 751598 (1975). Area: 4799 sq. km (1872 sq. miles).
Loire	2.
	syl	Loire
	pron	French <lwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing north and west in a wide curve to the Bay of Biscay: the longest river in France. Its valley is famous for its wines and ch*^ateaux. Length: 1020 km (634 miles). Ancient name: {Liger}.
Loire-Atlantique	0.
	syl	Loire-At:lan:tique
	qual	French
	def	lwar atl?~a#!tik) a department of W France, in Pays de la Loire region. Capital: Nantes. Pop.: 948307 (1975). Area: 6980 sq. km (2722 sq. miles).
Loiret	0.
	syl	Loi+ret
	pron	French <lwa1re>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in Centre region. Capital: Orl*'eans. Pop.: 502213 (1975). Area: 6812 sq. km (2657 sq. miles).
Loir-et-Cher	0.
	syl	Loir-et-Cher
	qual	French
	def	lwar e #!#s$e$:r) a department of N central France, in Centre region. Capital: Blois. Pop.: 289474 (1975). Area: 6422 sq. km (2505 sq. miles).
loiter	ety	C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch l*"oteren to wobble: perhaps related to Old English l*_utian to lurk
loiter	1.
	syl	loi+ter
	pron	<1lcit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stand or act aimlessly or idly.
loiterer	sub
	head	loiter
	syl	loi+ter+er
	pos	n.
loiteringly	sub
	head	loiter
	syl	loi+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Loki	0.
	syl	Lo:ki
	pron	<1l*uki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of mischief and destruction.
Lok Sabha	ety	Hindi, from lok people+ sabha assembly
Lok Sabha	0.
	syl	Lok Sa+bha
	pron	<1l*uk> <1s^ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower chamber of India's Parliament. Compare {Rajya Sabha}.
loll	ety	C14: perhaps imitative; perhaps related to Middle Dutch lollen to doze
loll	1.
	syl	loll
	pron	<lol>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lie, lean, or lounge in a lazy or relaxed manner.
loll	2.
	syl	loll
	pron	<lol>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang or allow to hang loosely.
loll	3.
	syl	loll
	pron	<lol>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of lolling.
loller	sub
	head	loll
	syl	loll+er
	pos	n.
lollingly	sub
	head	loll
	syl	loll+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Laaland	alt
	head	Lolland
	or	Lolland
	syl	Laa+land
	pron	Danish <1lclan>
	pos	n.
Lolland	0.
	or	Laaland
	syl	Lol+land
	pron	Danish <1lclan>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Denmark in the Baltic Sea, south of Sjaelland. Pop.: 78916 (1970). Area: 1240 sq. km (480 sq. miles).
lollapalooza	ety	origin unknown
lollalapalooza	alt
	head	lollapalooza
	or	lollapalooza
	syl	lol+lal:a+pa+loo+za
	pos	n.
lollapalooza	0.
	or	lollalapalooza
	syl	lol+la+pa+loo+za
	pron	<2lol*p*1lu:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	something excellent.
Lollard	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch; mutterer, from lollen to mumble (prayers)
Lollard	0.
	syl	Lol+lard
	pron	<1lol*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a follower of John Wycliffe during the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries.
Lollardy	sub
	head	Lollard
	syl	Lol+lard:y
	pos	n.
Lollardry	sub
	head	Lollard
	or	Lollardism
	syl	Lol+lard+ry
	pos	n.
Lollardism	sub
	head	Lollard
	or	Lollardry
	syl	Lol+lard+ism
	pos	n.
lollipop	ety	C18: perhaps from Northern English dialect lolly the tongue (compare #7loll) #7+{pop %1}
lollipop	1.
	syl	lol+li+pop
	pron	<1loli2pop>
	pos	n.
	def	a boiled sweet or toffee stuck on a small wooden stick.
lollipop	2.
	syl	lol+li+pop
	pron	<1loli2pop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for {ice lolly}.
lollop	ety	C18: probably from #7loll+ -op as in #7gallop, to emphasize the contrast in meaning
lollop	1.
	syl	lol+lop
	pron	<1lol*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to walk or run with a clumsy or relaxed bouncing movement.
lollop	2.
	syl	lol+lop
	pron	<1lol*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a less common word for {lounge}.
lolly	ety	shortened from #7lollipop 
lollies	infl
	head	lolly
	syl	lol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lolly	1.
	syl	lol+ly
	pron	<1loli>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {lollipop}.
lolly	2.
	syl	lol+ly
	pron	<1loli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {ice lolly}.
lolly	3.
	syl	lol+ly
	pron	<1loli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for money.
lolly	4.
	syl	lol+ly
	pron	<1loli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a sweet, esp. a boiled one.
do the	5.
	head	lolly
	or	one's lolly
	syl	do the
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to lose one's temper.
lolly water	0.
	syl	lol+ly wa+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	any of various coloured soft drinks.
Alan	infl
	head	Lomax
	syl	Al:an.
	pos	n.
Lomax	0.
	syl	Lo:max
	pron	<1l*um@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, and his father {John A@.ver@.y} (#!e$Iv$$r$I) (1867-1948), U.S. folklorists.
Lombard	H1.1.
	syl	Lom+bard
	pron	<1lomb*d>, <-ba:d>, <1l^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Lombardy.
Lombard	H1.2.
	syl	Lom+bard
	pron	<1lomb*d>, <-ba:d>, <1l^m->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Langobard}. a member of an ancient Germanic people who settled in N Italy after 568 #7a.d.
Lombard	H1.3.
	syl	Lom+bard
	pron	<1lomb*d>, <-ba:d>, <1l^m->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to Lombardy or the Lombards.
Peter	infl
	head	Lombard
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
Lombard	H2.0.
	syl	Lom:bard
	pron	<1lomb*d>, <-ba:d>, <1l^m->
	pos	n.
	def	??1100-??60, Italian theologian, noted for his
Lombard Street	ety	C16: from a street in London once occupied by Lombard bankers
Lombard Street	0.
	syl	Lom+bard Street
	pos	n.
	def	the British financial and banking world.
Lombardy	0.
	syl	Lom+bard:y
	pron	<1lomb*di>, <1l^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N central Italy, bordering on the Alps: dominated by prosperous lordships and city-states during the Middle Ages; later ruled by Spain and then by Austria before becoming part of Italy in 1859; intensively cultivated and in parts highly industrialized. Pop.: 8526718 (1971). Area: 23804 sq. km (9284 sq. miles). Italian name: {Lom+bar+di@.a} (@!lombar#!di$:a).
Lombardy poplar	0.
	syl	Lom+bard:y pop+lar
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian poplar tree, with upwardly pointing branches giving it a columnar shape.
Lombok	0.
	syl	Lom+bok
	pron	<1lombok>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of Indonesia, in the Nusa Tenggara Islands east of Java: came under Dutch rule in 1894; important biologically as being transitional between Asian and Australian in flora and fauna, the line of demarcation beginning at {Lombok Strait} (a channel between Lombok and Bali, connecting the Flores Sea with the Indian Ocean). Chief town: Mataram. Pop.: 1300234 (1961). Area: 4730 sq. km (1826 sq. miles).
Lombrosian	0.
	syl	Lom+bro+si:an
	pron	<lom1br*uzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the doctrine propounded by Lombroso that criminals are a product of hereditary and atavistic factors and can be classified as a definite abnormal type.
Cesare	infl
	head	Lombroso
	syl	Ce:sa:re
	pron	<1CA:zarA>
	pos	n.
Lombroso	0.
	syl	Lom:bro:so
	pron	Italian <lom1bro:so>
	pos	n.
	def	1836-1909, Italian criminologist: he postulated the existence of a criminal type.
Lom'e	0.
	syl	Lo:m*'e
	pron	French <lc1mA>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Togo, on the Bight of Benin. Pop.: 148443 (1970).
loment	ety	C19: from Latin lomentum bean meal
lomentum	alt
	head	loment
	or	loment
	syl	lo+men+tum
	pron	<l*u1ment*m>
	pos	n.
loments	infl
	head	loment
	or	lomenta
	syl	lo+ments
	pron	<-1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lomenta	infl
	head	loment
	or	loments
	syl	lo+men+ta
	pron	<-1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loment	0.
	or	lomentum
	syl	lo+ment
	pron	<1l*ument>
	pos	n.
	def	the pod of certain leguminous plants, constricted between each seed and breaking into one-seeded portions when ripe.
lomentaceous	sub
	head	loment
	syl	lo+men+ta+ceous
	pron	<2l*um*n1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
Loch	1.
	head	Lomond
	syl	Loch.
	def	a lake in W Scotland, north of Glasgow: the largest Scottish lake. Length: about 38 km (24 miles). Width: up to 8 km (5 miles).
Lomond	2.
	syl	Lo+mond
	pron	<1l*um*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Ben Lomond}.
London	H1.1.
	syl	Lon+don
	pron	<1l^nd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the United Kingdom, a port in S England on the River Thames near its estuary on the North Sea: consists of the {City} (the financial quarter), the {West End} (the entertainment and major shopping centre), the {East End} (the industrial and dock area), and extensive suburbs. Latin name: {Londinium}. See also {City}.
Greater	2.
	head	London
	syl	Greater.
	def	the adminis?!trative area of London, consisting of the City of London and 32 boroughs (12 Inner London boroughs and 20 Outer London boroughs): formed in 1965 from the City, parts of Surrey, Kent, Essex, and Hertfordshire, and almost all of Middlesex. Pop.: 7028200 (1976 est.). Area: 1610 sq. km (628 sq. miles).
London	H1.3.
	syl	Lon+don
	pron	<1l^nd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in SE Ontario on the Thames River: University of Western Ontario (1878). Pop.: 223222 (1971).
Londoner	sub
	head	London
	syl	Lon+don+er
	pos	n.
Jack	infl
	head	London
	syl	Jack
	pos	n.
London	H2.0.
	syl	Lon:don
	pron	<1l^nd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1876-1916, U.S. novelist, short-story writer, and adventurer. His works include (1903), (1904), (1907), and the semiautobiographical (1913).
Derry	alt
	head	Londonderry
	or	Londonderry
	syl	Der+ry
	pos	n.
Londonderry	1.
	or	Derry
	syl	Lon+don+der+ry
	pron	<1l^nd*n2deri>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of Northern Ireland, on the Atlantic. County town: Londonderry. Pop.: 130296 (1971). Area: 2108 sq. km (814 sq. miles).
Londonderry	2.
	or	Derry
	syl	Lon+don+der+ry
	pron	<1l^nd*n2deri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Northern Ireland, county town of Londonderry and second city of Northern Ireland: given to the City of London in 1613 to be colonized by Londoners; besieged by James II's forces (1688-89). Pop.: 31437 (1971).
London pride	0.
	syl	Lon+don pride
	pos	n.
	def	a saxifragaceous plant, a hybrid between and having a basal rosette of leaves and pinkish-white flowers.
Londrina	0.
	syl	Lon+dri+na
	pron	Portuguese <lon1drina>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Brazil, in Paran*'a: centre of a coffee-growing area. Pop.: 156670 (1970).
lone	ety	C14: from the mistaken division of #7alone into a lone 
lone	1.
	syl	lone
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unaccompanied; solitary.
lone	2.
	syl	lone
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	single or isolated.
	exam	1	a lone house.
lone	3.
	syl	lone
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a literary word for {lonely}.
lone	4.
	syl	lone
	pron	<l*un>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unmarried or widowed.
loneness	sub
	head	lone
	syl	lone+ness
	pos	n.
lone hand	1.
	syl	lone hand
	pos	n.
	usage	in card games such as euchre
	def	an independ?!ent player or hand played without a partner.
play a lone hand	2.
	head	lone hand
	syl	play a lone hand.
	def	to operate without assistance.
lonelier	infl
	head	lonely
	syl	lone+li+er
	pos	adj.
loneliest	infl
	head	lonely
	syl	lone+li+est.
	pos	adj.
lonely	1.
	syl	lone+ly
	pron	<1l*unli>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhappy as a result of being without the companionship of others.
	exam	1	a lonely man.
lonely	2.
	syl	lone+ly
	pron	<1l*unli>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or resulting from the state of being alone.
	exam	1	a lonely existence.
lonely	3.
	syl	lone+ly
	pron	<1l*unli>
	pos	adj.
	def	isolated, unfrequented, or desolate.
lonely	4.
	syl	lone+ly
	pron	<1l*unli>
	pos	adj.
	def	without companions; solitary.
loneliness	sub
	head	lonely
	syl	lone+li+ness
	pos	n.
lonely heart	0.
	syl	lone+ly heart
	pos	n.
	def	a person made unhappy by being or living alone, esp. an unmarried person.
loner	0.
	syl	lon+er
	pron	<1l*un*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who avoids the company of others or prefers to be alone.
lonesome	1.
	syl	lone+some
	pron	<1l*uns*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {lonely}.
by one's lonesome	2.
	head	lonesome
	syl	by one's lonesome.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	on one's own.
lonesomely	sub
	head	lonesome
	syl	lone+some+ly
	pos	adv.
lonesomeness	sub
	head	lonesome
	syl	lone+some+ness
	pos	n.
lone wolf	0.
	syl	lone wolf
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prefers to be alone.
long	ety	Old English lang; related to Old High German lang, Old Norse langr, Latin longus 
long	H1.1.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having relatively great extent in space or duration in time.
long	H1.2.a.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	of a specified number of units in extent or duration.
	exam	1	three hours long.
long	H1.2.b.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a two-foot-long line.
long	H1.3.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or consisting of a relatively large number of items or parts.
	exam	1	a long list.
long	H1.4.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having greater than the average or expected range.
	exam	1	a long memory.
long	H1.5.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the longer or longest of alternatives.
	exam	1	the long way to the bank.
long	H1.6.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having more than the average or usual quantity, extent, or duration.
	exam	1	a long match.
long	H1.7.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense or thorough (esp. in the phrase {a long look) }.
long	H1.8.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of drinks
	def	containing a large quantity of nonalcoholic beverage.
long	H1.9.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. foll. by on
	def	plentifully supplied or endowed (with).
	exam	1	long on good ideas.
long	H1.10.a.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively considerable duration.
long	H1.10.b.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	classified as long, as distinguished from the quality of other vowels.
long	H1.10.c.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in popular usage
	def	denot?!ing the qualities of the five English vowels in such words as and
long	H1.11.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	from end to end; lengthwise.
long	H1.12.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unlikely to win, happen, succeed, etc..
	exam	1	a long chance.
long	H1.13.a.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a vowel of relatively great duration or (esp. in classical verse) followed by more than one consonant.
long	H1.13.b.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a syllable containing such a vowel.
long	H1.13.c.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in verse that is not quantitative
	def	carrying the emphasis or ictus.
long	H1.14.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	having or characterized by large holdings of securities or commodities in anticipation of rising prices.
	exam	1	a long position.
long	H1.15.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Cricket. of a fielding position
	def	near the bounda?!ry.
	exam	1	long leg.
long	H1.16.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	tall and slender.
in the long run	17.
	head	long
	syl	in the long run.
	def	ultimately; after or over a period of time.
long in the tooth	18.
	head	long
	syl	long in the tooth.
	qual	Informal.
	def	old.
long	H1.19.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	def	for a certain time or period.
	exam	1	how long will it last??
long	H1.20.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	def	for or during an extensive period of time.
	exam	1	long into the next year.
long	H1.21.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a distant time; quite a bit of time.
	exam	1	long before I met you;
	exam	2	long ago.
long	H1.22.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Finance.
	def	into a position with more security or commodity holdings than are required by sale contracts and therefore dependent on rising prices for profit.
	exam	1	to go long.
long	H1.23.a.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	def	for or during just the length of time that.
long	H1.23.b.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	def	inasmuch as; since.
long	H1.23.c.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	adv.
	def	provided that; if.
no longer	24.
	head	long
	syl	no longer.
	def	not any more; formerly but not now.
long	H1.25.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a long time (esp. in the phrase {for long}) . $D. a relatively long thing, such as a signal in Morse code.
long	H1.26.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a clothing size for tall people, esp. in trousers.
long	H1.27.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a long vowel or syllable.
long	H1.28.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	a person with large holdings of a security or commodity in expectation of a rise in its price; bull.
long	H1.29.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note common in medieval music but now obsolete, having the time value of two breves.
before long	30.
	head	long
	syl	before long.
	def	soon.
the long and the short of it	31.
	head	long
	syl	the long and the short of it.
	def	the essential points or facts.
long	ety	Old English langian; related to #7long %1
long	H2.0.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for or an infinitive
	def	to have a strong desire.
long	ety	Old English langian to belong, from gelang at hand, belonging to; compare #7along 
long	H3.0.
	syl	long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to belong, appertain, or be appropriate.
Crawford Williamson	infl
	head	Long
	syl	Craw:ford Wil:liam:son.
	pos	n.
Long	0.
	syl	Long
	pron	<loG>
	pos	n.
	def	1815-78, U.S. surgeon. He was the first to use ether as an anaesthetic.
long	0.
	syl	long.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	longitude.
long-	0.
	syl	long-
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	def	for or lasting a long time.
	exam	1	long-awaited;
	exam	2	long-established;
	exam	3	long-lasting.
longan	ety	C18: from Chinese lung yen dragon's eye
lungan	alt
	head	longan
	or	longan
	syl	lun+gan
	pos	n.
longan	1.
	or	lungan
	syl	lon+gan
	pron	<1loGg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sapindaceous tree, of tropical and subtropical Asia, with small yellowish-white flowers and small edible fruits.
longan	2.
	or	lungan
	syl	lon+gan
	pron	<1loGg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which is similar to but smaller than the litchi, having white juicy pulp and a single seed.
long-and-short work	0.
	syl	long-and-short work.
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the alternation in masonry of vertical and horizontal blocks of stone.
longanimity	ety	C15: from Late Latin longanimit*_as, from long?!animis forbearing, from longus long+ animus mind, soul
longanimity	0.
	syl	lon+ga+nim+i:ty
	pron	<2loGg*1nimiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	patience or forbearance.
longanimous	sub
	head	longanimity
	syl	lon+gan:i+mous
	pron	<loG1g@n*m*s>
	pos	adj.
long arm	1.
	syl	long arm
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	power, esp. far-reaching power.
	exam	1	the long arm of the law.
make a long arm	2.
	head	long arm
	syl	make a long arm.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reach out for something, as from a sitting position.
Long Beach	0.
	syl	Long Beach
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California, on San Pedro Bay: resort and naval base; oil-refining. Pop.: 346793 (1973 est.).
Longbenton	0.
	syl	Long+ben+ton
	pron	<2loG1bent*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in Tyneside near Newcastle. Pop.: 48970 (1971).
longboat	1.
	syl	long+boat
	pron	<1loG2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest boat carried aboard a commercial sailing vessel.
longboat	2.
	syl	long+boat
	pron	<1loG2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {longship}.
longbow	0.
	syl	long+bow
	pron	<1loG2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large powerful hand-drawn bow, esp. as used in medieval England.
longcase clock	0.
	syl	long+case clock
	pron	<1loG2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {grandfather clock}.
longcloth	1.
	syl	long+cloth
	pron	<1loG2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine plain-weave cotton cloth made in long strips.
longcloth	2.
	syl	long+cloth
	pron	<1loG2kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a light soft muslin.
long-coats	0.
	syl	long-coats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	dress-like garments formerly worn by a baby. Archaic name: {long clothes}.
long-dated	0.
	syl	long-dat:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gilt-edged security
	def	having more than 15 years to run before redemption. Compare {medium-dated, short-dated}.
long-day	0.
	syl	long-day
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants
	def	able to mature and flower only if exposed to long periods of daylight (more than 12 hours), each followed by a shorter period of darkness. Compare {short-day}.
long-distance	1.
	syl	long-dis:tance
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	covering relatively long dis?!tances.
	exam	1	a long-distance driver.
long-distance	2.
	syl	long-dis:tance
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of telephone calls, lines, etc.
	def	connecting points a relatively long way apart.
long-distance	3.
	syl	long-dis:tance
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a long-distance telephone call.
long-distance	4.
	syl	long-dis:tance
	pos	n.
	def	a long-distance telephone system or its operator.
long-distance	5.
	syl	long-dis:tance
	pos	adv.
	def	by a long-distance telephone line.
	exam	1	he phoned long-distance.
long-drawn-out	0.
	syl	long-drawn-out
	pos	adj.
	def	over-prolonged or extended.
longe	ety	C17: via Old French from Latin longus #7long %1
longe	0.
	syl	longe
	pron	<l^nJ>, <lonJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an older spelling of {lunge%2}.
long-eared owl	0.
	syl	long-eared owl
	pos	n.
	def	a slender European owl, with long ear tufts: most common in coniferous forests.
Long Eaton	0.
	syl	Long Ea:ton
	pron	<1EtN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central England, in SE Derbyshire. Pop.: 33694 (1971).
longeron	ety	C20: from French: side support, ultimately from Latin longus #7long %1
longeron	0.
	syl	lon+ge:ron
	pron	<1lonJ*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a main longitudinal structural member of an aircraft.
longevity	ety	C17: from Late Latin longaevit*_as, from Latin longaevus long-lived, from longus #7long %1#7+ aevum age
longevity	1.
	syl	lon+gev+i:ty
	pron	<lon1Jeviti>
	pos	n.
	def	long life.
longevity	2.
	syl	lon+gev+i:ty
	pron	<lon1Jeviti>
	pos	n.
	def	relatively long duration of employment, service, etc.
longevous	sub
	head	longevity
	syl	lon+ge:vous
	pron	<lon1JEv*s>
	pos	adj.
long face	0.
	syl	long face
	pos	n.
	def	a disappointed, solemn, or miserable facial expression.
long-faced	sub
	head	long face
	syl	long-1faced
	pos	adj.
Henry Wadsworth	infl
	head	Longfellow
	syl	Hen:ry Wads:worth.
	pos	n.
Longfellow	0.
	syl	Long:fel:low
	pron	<1loG2fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1807-82, U.S. poet, noted particularly for his long narrative poems (1847) and (1855).
Longford	1.
	syl	Long+ford
	pron	<1loGf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N Ireland, in Leinster province. County town: Longford. Pop.: 28250 (1971). Area: 1043 sq. km (403 sq. miles).
Longford	2.
	syl	Long+ford
	pron	<1loGf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Ireland, county town of Co. Longford. Pop.: 4791 (1971).
longhand	0.
	syl	long+hand
	pron	<1loG2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of handwriting in which letters, words, etc., are set down in full.
long haul	1.
	syl	long haul
	pos	n.
	def	a journey over a long distance, esp. one involving the transport of goods.
long haul	2.
	syl	long haul
	pos	n.
	def	a lengthy job.
long-headed	0.
	syl	long-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	astute; shrewd; sagacious.
long-headedly	sub
	head	long-headed
	syl	long-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
long-headedness	sub
	head	long-headed
	syl	long-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
long hop	0.
	syl	long hop
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a short-pitched ball, which can easily be hit.
longhorn	1.
	syl	long+horn
	pron	<1loG2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Texas longhorn}. a long-horned breed of beef cattle, usually red or variegated, formerly common in the southwestern U.S.
longhorn	2.
	syl	long+horn
	pron	<1loG2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a British breed of beef cattle with long curved horns.
long-horned beetle	0.
	syl	long-horned bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {longicorn beetle} (see {{longicorn} (sense 1)}).
long house	1.
	syl	long house
	pos	n.
	def	a long communal dwelling of the Iroquois and other North American Indian peoples. It often served as a council house as well.
long house	2.
	syl	long house
	pos	n.
	def	a long dwelling found in other parts of the world, such as Borneo.
long hundredweight	0.
	syl	long hun:dred+weight
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {{hundredweight} (sense 1)}.
longicorn	ety	C19: from New Latin longicornis long-horned
longicorn	1.
	syl	lon+gi+corn
	pron	<1lonJi2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {longicorn beetle, long-horned beetle}. any beetle of the family having a long narrow body, long legs, and long antennae. {~}
longicorn	2.
	syl	lon+gi+corn
	pron	<1lonJi2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having or designating long antennae.
longing	1.
	syl	long+ing
	pron	<1loGiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged unfulfilled desire or need.
longing	2.
	syl	long+ing
	pron	<1loGiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing desire or need.
	exam	1	a longing look.
longingly	sub
	head	longing
	syl	long+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
longingness	sub
	head	longing
	syl	long+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Dionysius	infl
	head	Longinus
	syl	Di:o:ny:si:us
	pron	<2dI*1nisi*s>
	pos	n.
Longinus	0.
	syl	Lon:gi:nus
	pron	<lon1JIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??2nd century #7a.d. , supposed author of the famous Greek treatise on literary criticism,
Longinean	sub
	head	Longinus
	syl	Lon+gin+e:an
	pron	<lon1Jin?!i*n>
	pos	adj.
longish	0.
	syl	long+ish
	pron	<1loGiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	rather long.
Long Island	0.
	syl	Long Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in SE New York State, separated from the S shore of Connecticut by {Long Island Sound} (an arm of the Atlantic): contains the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in the west, many resorts (notably Coney Island), and two large airports (La Guardia and the John F. Kennedy). Area: 4462 sq. km (1723 sq. miles).
longitude	ety	C14: from Latin longit*_ud*_o length, from longus #7long %1
longitude	1.
	syl	lon+gi+tude
	pron	<1lonJi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	distance in degrees east or west of the prime meridian at 0?% measured by the angle between the plane of the prime meridian and that of the meridian through the point in question, or by the corresponding time difference. See {latitude} (sense 1).
longitude	2.
	syl	lon+gi+tude
	pron	<1lonJi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	short for {celestial longitude}.
longitudinal	1.
	syl	lon+gi+tu+di+nal
	pron	<2lonJi1tju:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to longitude or length.
longitudinal	2.
	syl	lon+gi+tu+di+nal
	pron	<2lonJi1tju:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	placed or extended lengthways. Compare {{transverse} (sense 1)}.
longitudinally	sub
	head	longitudinal
	syl	lon+gi+1tu+di+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
longitudinal wave	0.
	syl	lon+gi+tu+di+nal wave
	pos	n.
	def	a wave that is propagated in the same direction as the displacement of the transmitting medium. Compare {transverse wave}.
long jenny	ety	from Jenny, pet form of Janet 
long jenny	0.
	syl	long jen+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	an in-off up the cushion into a far pocket. Compare {short jenny}.
long johns	0.
	syl	long johns
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	underpants with long legs.
long jump	0.
	syl	long jump
	pos	n.
	def	an athletic contest in which competitors try to cover the farthest distance possible with a running jump from a fixed board or mark. U.S. equivalent: {broad jump}.
long jumping	sub
	head	long jump
	syl	long jump+ing
	pos	n.
longleaf pine	0.
	syl	long+leaf pine
	pron	<1loG2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American pine tree, with long needle-like leaves and orange-brown bark: the most important timber tree of the southeastern U.S.
long-legged	1.
	syl	long-legged
	pron	<1loG2legd>, <-2legid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having long legs.
long-legged	2.
	syl	long-legged
	pron	<1loG2legd>, <-2legid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a person or animal
	def	able to run fast.
long-lived	0.
	syl	long-lived
	pos	adj.
	def	having long life, existence, or currency.
long-livedness	sub
	head	long-lived
	syl	long-1lived:ness
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Long March
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Long March	0.
	syl	Long March
	pos	n.
	def	a journey of about 10000 km (6000 miles) undertaken (1934-35) by some 100000 Chinese Communists when they were forced out of their base in Kiangsi in SE China. They made their way to Shensi in NW China; only about 8000 survived the rigours of the journey.
long mark	0.
	syl	long mark
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {macron}.
long measure	0.
	syl	long meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {linear measure}.
long metre	1.
	syl	long me+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a stanzaic form consisting of four octo?!syllabic lines, used esp. for hymns.
long moss	0.
	syl	long moss
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Spanish moss}.
Longobards	infl
	head	Longobard
	or	Longobardi
	syl	Lon+go+bards
	pron	<-2ba:di>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Longobardi	infl
	head	Longobard
	or	Longobards
	syl	Lon+go+bar+di
	pron	<-2ba:di>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Longobard	0.
	syl	Lon+go+bard
	pron	<1loGg*2ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for an ancient {Lombard}.
Longobardian	sub
	head	Longobard
	or	Longobardic
	syl	Lon+go+1bar+di:an
	pos	adj.
Longobardic	sub
	head	Longobard
	or	Longobardian
	syl	Lon+go+1bar+dic
	pos	adj.
Long Parliament	1.
	syl	Long Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the Parliament summoned by Charles I that assembled on Nov. 3, 1640, was expelled by Cromwell in 1653, and was finally dissolved in 1660. See also {Rump}.
Long Parliament	2.
	syl	Long Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the Cavalier Parliament of 1661-79.
Long Parliament	3.
	syl	Long Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the Parliament called in Henry IV's reign that met from March 1 to Dec. 22, 1406.
long pig	ety	translation of a Maori and Polynesian term
long pig	0.
	syl	long pig
	pos	n.
	def	human flesh eaten by cannibals.
long-playing	0.
	syl	long-play:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an LP (long-player).
long primer	0.
	syl	long prim+er
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 10 point.
long purse	0.
	syl	long purse
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wealth; riches.
long-range	1.
	syl	long-range
	pos	adj.
	def	of or extending into the future.
	exam	1	a long-range weather forecast.
long-range	2.
	syl	long-range
	pos	adj.
	usage	of vehicles, aircraft, etc.
	def	capable of covering great distances without refuelling.
long-range	3.
	syl	long-range
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weapons
	def	made to be fired at a distant target.
longs	1.
	syl	longs
	pron	<loGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	full-length trousers.
longs	2.
	syl	longs
	pron	<loGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long-dated gilt-edged securities.
long s	0.
	syl	long s
	pos	n.
	def	a lower-case printed , formerly used in handwriting and printing. Also called: {long ess}.
longship	0.
	syl	long+ship
	pron	<1loG2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow open vessel with oars and a square sail, used esp. by the Vikings during medieval times.
longshore	ety	C19: shortened form of alongshore 
longshore	0.
	syl	long+shore
	pron	<1loG2Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated on, relating to, or along the shore.
longshore drift	0.
	syl	long+shore drift
	pos	n.
	def	the process whereby beach material is gradually shifted laterally as a result of waves meeting the shore at an oblique angle.
longshoremen	infl
	head	longshoreman
	syl	long+shore+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
longshoreman	0.
	syl	long+shore+man
	pron	<1loG2Sc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {{docker%1}}.
long shot	1.
	syl	long shot
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor, as in a race, considered to be unlikely to win.
long shot	2.
	syl	long shot
	pos	n.
	def	a bet against heavy odds.
long shot	3.
	syl	long shot
	pos	n.
	def	an undertaking, guess, or possibility with little chance of success.
long shot	4.
	syl	long shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a shot where the camera is or appears to be distant from the object to be photographed.
by a long shot	5.
	head	long shot
	syl	by a long shot.
	def	by any means.
	exam	1	he still hasn't finished by a long shot.
long-sighted	1.
	syl	long-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	related to or suffering from hyper?!opia.
long-sighted	2.
	syl	long-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	able to see distant objects in focus.
long-sighted	3.
	syl	long-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having foresight.
long-sightedly	sub
	head	long-sighted
	syl	long-1sight:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
long-sightedness	sub
	head	long-sighted
	syl	long-1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
Longs Peak	0.
	syl	Longs Peak
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N Colorado, in the Front Range of the Rockies: the highest peak in the Rocky Mountain National Park. Height: 4344 m (14255 ft.).
longspur	0.
	syl	long+spur
	pron	<1loG2spR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various buntings of the genera and all of which have a long claw on the hind toe.
long-standing	0.
	syl	long-stand:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or in effect for a long time.
long-suffering	1.
	syl	long-suf:fer+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	enduring pain, unhappiness, etc., without complaint.
long-suffering	2.
	syl	long-suf:fer+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	long and patient endurance.
long-sufferingly	sub
	head	long-suffering
	syl	long-1suf:fer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
long suit	1.a.
	syl	long suit
	pos	n.
	def	the longest suit in a hand of cards.
long suit	1.b.
	syl	long suit
	pos	n.
	def	a holding of four or more cards of a suit.
long suit	2.
	syl	long suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an outstanding advantage, personal quality, or talent.
long-tailed tit	0.
	syl	long-tailed tit
	pos	n.
	def	a small European songbird, with a black, white, and pink plumage and a very long tail: family (tits).
long-term	1.
	syl	long-term
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting, staying, or extending over a long time.
	exam	1	long-term prospects.
long-term	2.
	syl	long-term
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	maturing after a long period of time.
	exam	1	a long-term bond.
long-term memory	0.
	syl	long-term mem:o+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	that section of the memory storage system in which experiences are stored on a semi?!permanent basis. Compare {short-term memory}.
longtime	0.
	syl	long+time
	pron	<1loG2tIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	of long standing.
long tin	0.
	syl	long tin
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a tall long loaf of bread.
long tom	1.
	syl	long tom
	pos	n.
	def	a long swivel cannon formerly used in naval warfare.
long tom	2.
	syl	long tom
	pos	n.
	def	a long-range land gun.
long tom	3.
	syl	long tom
	pos	n.
	def	an army slang name for {{cannon} (sense 1)}.
long ton	0.
	syl	long ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {{ton} %1 (sense 1)}.
Longueuil	0.
	syl	Lon+gueuil
	pron	<loG1gAl>, French <l?~c1g@oj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in S Quebec: a suburb of Montreal. Pop.: 97590 (1971).
longueur	ety	literally: length
longueur	0.
	syl	lon+gueur
	pron	French <l*~c1g@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of boredom or dullness.
Longus	0.
	syl	Lon:gus
	pron	<1loGg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??3rd century #7a.d., Greek author of the prose romance
long vacation	0.
	syl	long va+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the long period of holiday in the summer during which universities, law courts, etc., are closed.
long view	0.
	syl	long view
	pos	n.
	def	the consideration of events or circumstances likely to occur in the future.
long wave	0.a.
	syl	long wave
	pos	n.
	def	a radio wave with a wavelength greater than 1000 metres.
long wave	0.b.
	syl	long wave
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a long-wave broadcast.
longwise	alt
	head	longways
	or	longways
	syl	long+wise
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
longways	0.
	or	longwise
	syl	long+ways
	pron	<1loG2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for {lengthways}.
long-winded	1.
	syl	long-wind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	tiresomely long.
long-winded	2.
	syl	long-wind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of energetic activity without becoming short of breath.
long-windedly	sub
	head	long-winded
	syl	long-1wind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
long-windedness	sub
	head	long-winded
	syl	long-1wind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
long-wire aerial	0.
	syl	long-wire aer:i+al
	pos	n.
	def	a travelling-wave aerial consisting of one or more conductors, the length of which usually exceeds several wavelengths.
Longyearbyen	0.
	syl	Long+year+byen
	pron	<1loGji*2bjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a village on West Spitsbergen island, administrative centre of the Svalbard archipelago: coal-mining.
lonicera	0.
	syl	lo+nic+er:a
	pron	<lo1nis*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {honeysuckle}.
Lons-le-Saunier	0.
	syl	Lons-le-Sau:nier
	pron	French <l?~c> <l*> <so1njA>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E France: saline springs; manufactures sparkling wines. Pop.: 23292 (1975).
loo	ety	C20: perhaps from French lieux d'aisance water closet
loos	infl
	head	loo
	syl	loos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loo	H1.0.
	syl	loo
	pron	<lu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {lavatory}.
loo	ety	C17: shortened form of lanterloo, via Dutch from French lanterelu, originally a meaningless word from the refrain of a popular song
loos	infl
	head	loo
	syl	loos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loo	H2.1.
	syl	loo
	pron	<lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling card game.
loo	H2.2.
	syl	loo
	pron	<lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a stake used in this game.
looby	ety	C14: of unknown origin
loobies	infl
	head	looby
	syl	loo+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
looby	0.
	syl	loo+by
	pron	<1lu:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or stupid person.
loofah	ety	C19: from New Latin luffa, from Arabic l*_uf 
loofah	1.
	syl	loo+fah
	pron	<1lu:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibrous interior of the fruit of the dishcloth gourd, which is dried, bleached, and used as a bath sponge or for scrubbing.
loofah	2.
	syl	loo+fah
	pron	<1lu:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dishcloth gourd}.
loofah	xref
	syl	loo+fah
	pron	<1lu:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (esp. U.S.): {loo+fa, luf+fa}.
look	ety	Old English l*_ocian; related to Middle Dutch l@aken, Old High German luogen to look out#e Usage. See at feel.
look	1.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to direct the eyes (towards).
	exam	1	to look at the sea.
look	2.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to direct one's attention (towards).
	exam	1	let's look at the circumstances.
look	3.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to turn one's interests or expectations (towards).
	exam	1	to look to the future.
look	4.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to give the impression of being by appearance to the eye or mind; seem.
	exam	1	that looks interesting.
look	5.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to face in a particular direction.
	exam	1	the house looks north.
look	6.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to expect or hope (to do something).
	exam	1	I look to hear from you soon.
look	7.a.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to search or seek.
	exam	1	I looked for you everywhere.
look	7.b.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to cherish the expectation (of); hope (for).
	exam	1	I look for success.
look	8.a.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be mindful (of).
	exam	1	to look to the promise one has made.
look	8.b.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to have recourse (to).
	exam	1	look to your swords, men&!
look	9.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be a pointer or sign.
	exam	1	these early inventions looked towards the development of industry.
look	10.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to carry out an investigation.
	exam	1	to look into a mystery.
look	11.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct a look at (someone) in a specified way.
	exam	1	she looked her rival up and down.
look	12.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accord in appearance with (something).
	exam	1	to look one's age.
look alive	13.
	head	look
	or	lively
	syl	look alive
	def	hurry up; get busy (often used in a nautical con?!text).
look daggers	14.
	head	look
	syl	look daggers.
	def	See {{dagger} (sense 4)}.
look here	15.
	head	look
	syl	look here.
	def	an expression used to attract someone's attention, add emphasis to a statement, etc.
look sharp	16.
	head	look
	or	smart
	syl	look sharp
	usage	imperative
	def	to hurry up; make haste.
not look at	17.
	head	look
	syl	not look at.
	def	to refuse to consider.
	exam	1	they won't even look at my offer of @P5000.
not much to look at	18.
	head	look
	syl	not much to look at.
	def	unattractive; plain.
look	19.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act or an instance of looking.
	exam	1	a look of despair.
look	20.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a view or sight (of something).
	exam	1	let's have a look.
look	21.
	syl	look
	pron	<luk>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	appearance to the eye or mind; aspect.
	exam	1	the look of innocence;
	exam	2	I don't like the looks of this place.
look after	1.
	syl	look af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take care of; be responsible for.
	exam	1	she looked after the child while I was out.
look after	2.
	syl	look af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow with the eyes.
	exam	1	he looked after the girl thoughtfully.
look back	1.
	syl	look back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cast one's mind to the past.
look back	2.
	syl	look back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually used in negative
	def	to cease to make progress.
	exam	1	after his book was published, he never looked back.
look back	3.
	syl	look back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to pay another visit later.
look down	1.
	syl	look down
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to express or show contempt or disdain (for).
look down one's nose at	2.
	head	look down
	syl	look down one's nose at.
	def	to express disdain for.
looker	1.
	syl	look+er
	pron	<1luk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who looks.
looker	2.
	syl	look+er
	pron	<1luk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	a very attractive person, esp. a woman or girl.
look forward to	0.
	syl	look for+ward to
	pos	vb. adv. +; prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wait or hope for, esp. with pleasure.
look-in	1.
	syl	look-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a chance to be chosen, participate, etc.
look-in	2.
	syl	look-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short visit.
look in	infl
	head	look-in
	syl	look in.
	pos	vb.
look-in	3.
	syl	look-in
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to pay a short visit.
looking glass	0.
	syl	look+ing glass
	pos	n.
	def	a mirror, esp. a ladies' dressing mirror.
look on	1.
	syl	look on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be a spectator at an event or incident.
look on	2.
	syl	look on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {look upon}. to consider or regard.
	exam	1	she looked on the whole affair as a joke;
	exam	2	he looks on his mother-in-law with disapproval.
lookout	1.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of keeping watch against danger, etc.
lookout	2.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or persons instructed or employed to keep such a watch, esp. on a ship.
lookout	3.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a strategic point from which a watch is kept.
lookout	4.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	worry or concern.
	exam	1	that's his lookout.
lookout	5.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	outlook, chances, or view. {~} {look out}.
lookout	6.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	to heed one's behaviour; be careful.
	exam	1	look out for the children's health.
lookout	7.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	to be on the watch.
	exam	1	look out for my mother at the station.
lookout	8.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search for and find.
	exam	1	I'll look out some curtains for your new house.
lookout	9.
	syl	look+out
	pron	<1luk2aut>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by on or over
	def	to face in a particular direction.
	exam	1	the house looks out over the moor.
look over	1.
	syl	look o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to inspect by making a tour of (a factory, house, etc.).
	exam	1	we looked over the country house.
look over	2.
	syl	look o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine (a document, letter, etc.).
	exam	1	please look the papers over quickly.
look-see	0.
	syl	look-see
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a brief inspection or look.
look through	1.
	syl	look through
	pos	prep. adv.
	mod	intr. or; tr.
	def	to examine, esp. cursorily.
	exam	1	he looked through his notes before the lecture.
look through	2.
	syl	look through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ignore (a person) deliberately.
	exam	1	whenever he meets his ex-girlfriend, she looks straight through him.
look up	1.
	syl	look up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover (something required to be known) by resorting to a work of reference, such as a dictionary.
look up	2.
	syl	look up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase, as in quality or value.
	exam	1	things are looking up.
look up	3.
	syl	look up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to have respect (for).
	exam	1	I've always wanted a girlfriend I could look up to.
look up	4.
	syl	look up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to visit or make contact with (a person).
	exam	1	I'll look you up when I'm in town.
loom	ety	C13 (meaning any kind of tool): variant of Old English gel*_oma tool; compare #7heirloom 
loom	H1.1.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus, worked by hand or mechanically ({power loom) }, for weaving yarn into a textile.
loom	H1.2.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle portion of an oar, which acts as a fulcrum swivelling in the rowlock.
loom	ety	C16: perhaps from East Frisian lomen to move slowly
loom	H2.1.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into view indistinctly with an enlarged and often threatening aspect.
loom	H2.2.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an event
	def	to seem ominously close.
loom	H2.3.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over; of large objects
	def	to dominate or overhang.
loom	H2.4.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a rising appearance, as of something far away.
loom	ety	C17: from Old Norse lomr 
loom	H3.1.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	another name for {diver} (the bird).
loom	H3.2.
	syl	loom
	pron	<lu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	any of various other birds, esp. the guillemot.
loo mask	ety	C17 loo, from French loup, literally: wolf, from Latin lupus 
loo mask	0.
	syl	loo mask
	pos	n.
	def	a half-mask worn during the 18th century for masquerades, etc. Also called: {loup}.
loom-state	0.
	syl	loom-state
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woven cotton fabric
	def	not yet dyed.
loon	ety	C17: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse l*_omr 
loon	H1.0.
	syl	loon
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {diver} (the bird).
loon	ety	C15: origin obscure
loon	H2.1.
	syl	loon
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a simple-minded or stupid person.
loon	H2.2.
	syl	loon
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person of low rank or occupation (esp. in the phrase {lord and loon}) .
looney	infl
	head	loony
	or	luny
	syl	loon:ey
	pron	<1lu:ni>
luny	infl
	head	loony
	or	looney
	syl	lun:y
	pron	<1lu:ni>
loonier	infl
	head	loony
	or	lunier
	syl	loon:i+er
	pos	adj.
looniest	infl
	head	loony
	or	luniest
	syl	loon:i+est
	pos	adj.
lunier	infl
	head	loony
	or	loonier
	syl	lun:i+er
	pos	adj.
luniest	infl
	head	loony
	or	looniest
	syl	lun:i+est.
	pos	adj.
loony	1.
	syl	loon:y
	pron	<1lu:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	lunatic; insane.
loony	2.
	syl	loon:y
	pron	<1lu:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	foolish or ridiculous.
loonies	infl
	head	loony
	syl	loon:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
looneys	infl
	head	loony
	or	lunies
	syl	loon:eys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lunies	infl
	head	loony
	or	looneys
	syl	lun:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loony	3.
	syl	loon:y
	pron	<1lu:ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a foolish or insane person.
looniness	sub
	head	loony
	or	luniness
	syl	loon:i+ness
	pos	n.
luniness	sub
	head	loony
	or	looniness
	syl	lun:i+ness
	pos	n.
loony bin	0.
	syl	loon:y bin
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a mental hospital or asylum.
loop	ety	C14: loupe, origin unknown
loop	H1.1.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the round or oval shape formed by a line, string, etc., that curves around to cross itself.
loop	H1.2.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	any round or oval-shaped thing that is closed or nearly closed.
loop	H1.3.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an intrauterine contraceptive device in the shape of a loop.
loop	H1.4.a.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed electric or magnetic circuit through which a signal can circulate, as in a feedback control system.
loop	H1.4.b.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {loop aerial}.
loop	H1.5.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a flight manoeuvre in which an aircraft flies one complete circle in the vertical plane.
loop	H1.6.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {loop line}. a railway branch line which leaves the main line and rejoins it after a short distance.
loop	H1.7.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, physics.
	def	a closed curve on a graph.
	exam	1	hysteresis loop.
loop	H1.8.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {antinode}.
loop	H1.9.a.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the most common basic pattern of the human fingerprint, formed by several sharply rising U-shaped ridges. Compare {{arch} %1 (sense 4b.)}.
loop	H1.9.b.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a bend in a tubular structure, such as the U-shaped curve in a kidney tubule. ({Henle's loop) }.
loop	H1.10.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a series of instructions in a program, performed repeatedly until some specified condition is satisfied.
loop	H1.11.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a loop in or of (a line, string, etc.).
loop	H1.12.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or encircle with a loop or something like a loop.
loop	H1.13.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {loop the loop}. to cause (an aircraft) to perform a loop or (of an aircraft) to perform a loop.
loop	H1.14.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in loops or in a path like a loop.
loop	ety	C14: perhaps related to Middle Dutch lupen to watch, peer
loop	H2.0.
	syl	loop
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {loophole}.
loop aerial	0.
	syl	loop aer:i+al
	pos	n.
	def	an aerial that consists of one or more coils of wire wound on a frame. Maximum radiation or reception is in the plane of the loop, the minimum occurring at right angles to it. Sometimes shortened to {loop}. Also called: {frame aerial}.
looper	1.
	syl	loop+er
	pron	<1lu:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that loops or makes loops.
looper	2.
	syl	loop+er
	pron	<1lu:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {measuring worm}.
loophole	1.
	syl	loop+hole
	pron	<1lu:p2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an ambiguity, omission, etc., as in a law, by which one can avoid a penalty or responsibility.
loophole	2.
	syl	loop+hole
	pron	<1lu:p2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gap or hole in a wall, esp. one in a fortified wall.
loophole	3.
	syl	loop+hole
	pron	<1lu:p2h*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with loopholes.
loop knot	0.
	syl	loop knot
	pos	n.
	def	a knot that leaves a loop extending from it.
loopier	infl
	head	loopy
	syl	loop:i+er
	pos	adj.
loopiest	infl
	head	loopy
	syl	loop:i+est.
	pos	adj.
loopy	1.
	syl	loop:y
	pron	<1lu:pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of loops; curly or twisted.
loopy	2.
	syl	loop:y
	pron	<1lu:pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	slightly mad, crazy, or stupid.
loose	ety	C13 (in the sense: not bound): from Old Norse lauss free; related to Old English l*_eas free from, -#7less 
loose	1.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	free or released from confinement or restraint.
loose	2.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not close, compact, or tight in structure or arrangement.
loose	3.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fitted or fitting closely.
	exam	1	loose clothing is cooler.
loose	4.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not bundled, packaged, fastened, or put in a container.
	exam	1	loose nails.
loose	5.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inexact; imprecise.
	exam	1	a loose trans?!lation.
loose	6.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of funds, cash, etc.
	def	not allocated or locked away; readily available.
loose	7.a.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of women
	def	promiscuous or easy.
loose	7.b.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of attitudes, ways of life, etc.
	def	immoral or dissolute.
loose	8.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a sense of responsibility or propriety.
	exam	1	loose talk.
loose	9.a.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the bowels
	def	emptying easily, esp. excessively; lax.
loose	9.b.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cough
	def	accompanied by phlegm, mucus, etc.
loose	10.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dye or dyed article
	def	fading as a result of washing; not fast.
loose	11.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	very relaxed; easy.
the loose	12.
	head	loose
	syl	the loose.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the part of play when the forwards close round the ball in a ruck or loose scrum. See {scrum}.
loose	13.a.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	free from confinement or restraint.
loose	13.b.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	on a spree.
loose	14.a.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a loose manner; loosely.
loose	14.b.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	loose-fitting.
loose	15.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set free or release, as from confinement, restraint, or obligation.
loose	16.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten or untie.
loose	17.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less strict, tight, firmly attached, compact, etc.
loose	18.
	syl	loose
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to let fly (a bullet, arrow, or other missile).
loosely	sub
	head	loose
	syl	loose+ly
	pos	adv.
looseness	sub
	head	loose
	syl	loose+ness
	pos	n.
loosebox	0.
	syl	loose+box
	pron	<1lu:s2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed and covered stall with a door in which an animal can be confined.
loose change	0.
	syl	loose change
	pos	n.
	def	money in the form of coins suitable for small expenditures.
loose cover	0.
	syl	loose cov+er
	pos	n.
	def	a fitted but easily removable cloth cover for a chair, sofa, etc. U.S. name: {slipcover}.
loose end	1.
	syl	loose end
	pos	n.
	def	a detail that is left unsettled, unexplained, or incomplete.
loose end	2.a.
	syl	loose end
	pos	n.
	def	unoccupied.
loose end	2.b.
	syl	loose end
	pos	n.
	def	not sure what to do or think.
loose-jointed	1.
	syl	loose-joint:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	supple and easy in movement.
loose-jointed	2.
	syl	loose-joint:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	loosely built; with ill-fitting joints.
loose-jointedness	sub
	head	loose-jointed
	syl	loose-1joint:ed+ness
	pos	n.
loose-leaf	1.
	syl	loose-leaf
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a binder, album, etc.
	def	capable of being opened to allow removal and addition of pages.
loose-leaf	2.
	syl	loose-leaf
	pos	n.
	def	a serial publication published in loose leaves and kept in such a binder.
loose-limbed	0.
	syl	loose-limbed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	having supple limbs.
loosen	ety	C14: from #7loose 
loosen	1.
	syl	loos+en
	pron	<1lu:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less tight, fixed, etc.
loosen	2.
	syl	loos+en
	pron	<1lu:sN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make or become less firm, compact, or rigid.
loosen	3.
	syl	loos+en
	pron	<1lu:sN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to untie.
loosen	4.
	syl	loos+en
	pron	<1lu:sN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let loose; set free.
loosen	5.
	syl	loos+en
	pron	<1lu:sN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make or become less strict, severe, etc.
loosen	6.
	syl	loos+en
	pron	<1lu:sN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid or relieve (the bowels) of constipation.
loosener	sub
	head	loosen
	syl	loos+en+er
	pos	n.
loose order	0.
	syl	loose or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a formation in which soldiers, units, etc., are widely separated from each other.
loose smut	0.
	syl	loose smut
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cereal grasses caused by smut fungi of the genus in which powdery spore masses replace the host tissue.
loosestrife	ety	C16: #7loose+strife, an erroneous translation of Latin lysimachia, as if from Greek lusimakhos ending strife, instead of from the name of the supposed discoverer, Lusimakhos 
loosestrife	1.
	syl	loose+strife
	pron	<1lu:s2strIf>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various primulaceous plants of the genus esp. the yellow-flowered ({yellow loosestrife}) . See also {moneywort}.
purple loosestrife	2.
	head	loosestrife
	syl	purple loosestrife.
	def	Also called: {willowherb}. a purple-flowered lythraceous marsh plant,
loosestrife	3.
	syl	loose+strife
	pron	<1lu:s2strIf>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants, such as the primulaceous plant ({tufted loosestrife}) .
loose-tongued	0.
	syl	loose-tongued
	pos	adj.
	def	careless or irresponsible in talking.
lowsening	alt
	head	loosing
	or	loosing
	syl	low+sen+ing
	pron	<1lu:siG>, <-ziG>, <1lci->
	pos	n.
loosing	0.
	or	lowsening
	syl	loos+ing
	pron	<1lu:siG>, <-ziG>, <1lci->
	pos	n.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect.
	def	a celebration of one's 21st birthday.
loot	ety	C19: from Hindi l*_ut 
loot	1.
	syl	loot
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	goods stolen during pillaging, as in wartime, during riots, etc.
loot	2.
	syl	loot
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	goods, money, etc., obtained illegally.
loot	3.
	syl	loot
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	money or wealth.
loot	4.
	syl	loot
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of looting or plundering.
loot	5.
	syl	loot
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pillage (a city, settlement, etc.) during war or riots.
loot	6.
	syl	loot
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steal (money or goods), esp. during pillaging.
looter	sub
	head	loot
	syl	loot+er
	pos	n.
lop	ety	C15 loppe branches cut off; compare #7lob %1
lops	infl
	head	lop
	syl	lops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
lopping	infl
	head	lop
	syl	lop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
lopped	infl
	head	lop
	syl	lopped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
lop	H1.1.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to sever (parts) from a tree, body, etc., esp. with swift strokes.
lop	H1.2.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to cut out or eliminate from as excessive.
lop	H1.3.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	a part or parts lopped off, as from a tree.
lopper	sub
	head	lop
	syl	lop+per
	pos	n.
lop	ety	C16: perhaps related to #7lop %1; compare #7lob %1
lops	infl
	head	lop
	syl	lops
	pos	vb.
lopping	infl
	head	lop
	syl	lop+ping
	pos	vb.
lopped	infl
	head	lop
	syl	lopped.
	pos	vb.
lop	H2.1.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang or allow to hang loosely.
lop	H2.2.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slouch about or move awkwardly.
lop	H2.3.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a less common word for {lope}.
lop	ety	probably from Old Norse hloppa (unattested) flea, from hlaupa to #7leap 
lop	H3.0.
	syl	lop
	pron	<lop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a flea.
lope	ety	C15: from Old Norse hlaupa to #7leap ; compare Middle Dutch lopen to run
lope	1.
	syl	lope
	pron	<l*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to move or run with a long swinging stride.
lope	2.
	syl	lope
	pron	<l*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of four-legged animals
	def	to run with a regular bounding movement.
lope	3.
	syl	lope
	pron	<l*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a horse) to canter with a long easy stride or (of a horse) to canter in this manner.
lope	4.
	syl	lope
	pron	<l*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a long steady gait or stride.
loper	sub
	head	lope
	syl	lop+er
	pos	n.
lop-eared	0.
	syl	lop-eared
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having ears that droop.
Lope de Vega	0.
	syl	Lo:pe de Ve:ga
	pron	Spanish <1lopA>, Spanish <@de> <1$BA$Ga>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1562-1635, Spanish dramatist, novelist, and poet. He established the classic form of Spanish drama and was a major influence on European, esp. French, literature. Some 500 of his 1800 plays are extant.
lopho-	ety	from Greek lophos crest
lopho-	0.
	syl	lo:pho-
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a crested or tufted part.
	exam	1	lophophore.
lophobranch	1.
	syl	lo+pho+branch
	pron	<1l*uf*2br@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any teleost fish of the suborder having the gills arranged in rounded tufts: includes the pipefishes and sea horses.
lophobranch	2.
	syl	lo+pho+branch
	pron	<1l*uf*2br@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
lophobranchiate	sub
	head	lophobranch
	syl	loph:o+bran+chi+ate
	pron	<2l*uf*1br@Gkiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
lophophore	0.
	syl	lo+pho+phore
	pron	<1l*uf*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a circle or horseshoe of ciliated tentacles surrounding the mouth and used for the capture of food in minute sessile animals of the phyla and &- {#!lo+pho+#!phor+ate}
lopsided	1.
	syl	lop+sid:ed
	pron	<2lop1sIdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	leaning or inclined to one side.
lopsided	2.
	syl	lop+sid:ed
	pron	<2lop1sIdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	greater in weight, height, or size on one side.
lopsidedly	sub
	head	lopsided
	syl	lop+1sid:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
lopsidedness	sub
	head	lopsided
	syl	lop+1sid:ed+ness
	pos	n.
loq	0.
	syl	loq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	loquitur.
loquacious	ety	C17: from Latin loqu*_ax from loqu*_i to speak
loquacious	0.
	syl	lo+qua+cious
	pron	<lo1kwAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or showing a tendency to talk a great deal.
loquaciously	sub
	head	loquacious
	syl	lo+1qua+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
loquacity	sub
	head	loquacious
	or	loquaciousness
	syl	lo+quac+i:ty
	pron	<lo?!1kw@siti>
	pos	n.
loquaciousness	sub
	head	loquacious
	or	loquacity
	syl	lo+1qua+cious+ness
	pos	n.
loquat	ety	C19: from Chinese (Cantonese) l*_o kwat, literally: rush orange
loquat	1.
	syl	lo+quat
	pron	<1l*ukwot>, <-kw*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental evergreen rosaceous tree, of China and Japan, having reddish woolly branches, white flowers, and small yellow edible plumlike fruits.
loquat	2.
	syl	lo+quat
	pron	<1l*ukwot>, <-kw*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
loquat	xref
	syl	lo+quat
	pron	<1l*ukwot>, <-kw*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Japan plum}.
loquitur	0.
	syl	lo+qui+tur
	pron	Latin. <1lokwit*>
	def	he (or she) speaks: used, esp. formerly, as a stage direction. Usually abbreviated to {loq}.
lor	ety	from L#7ord (interj.) 
lor	0.
	syl	lor
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or dismay.
loran	ety	C20: lo (ng) -ra (nge) n (avigation) 
loran	0.
	syl	lo+ran
	pron	<1lc:r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio navigation system operating over long distances. Synchronized pulses are transmitted from widely spaced radio stations to aircraft or shipping, the time of arrival of the pulses being used to determine position.
Lorca	H1.0.
	syl	Lor+ca
	pron	Spanish <1lorka>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Spain, on the Guadalent*'in River. Pop.: 60609 (1970).
Federico Garcia	infl
	head	Lorca
	syl	Fe:de:ri:co Gar:ci:a
	pron	<2fA@dA1riko> <gar1Tia>
	pos	n.
Lorca	H2.0.
	syl	Lor:ca
	pron	Spanish <1lorka>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1936, Spanish poet and dramatist. His poetry, such as (1928), shows his debt to Andalusian folk poetry. His plays include the trilogy (1933), (1935), and (1936).
lord	ety	Old English hl*_aford bread keeper; see #7loaf %1#7, ward 
lord	1.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has power or authority over others, such as a monarch or master.
lord	2.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a male member of the nobility, esp. in Britain.
lord	3.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a feudal superior, esp. the master of a manor. Compare {{lady} (sense 5)}.
lord	4.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a husband considered as head of the household (archaic except in the facetious phrase {lord and master}) .
lord	5.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	a planet having a dominating influence.
my lord	6.
	head	lord
	syl	my lord.
	def	a respectful form of address used to a judge, bishop, or nobleman.
lord	7.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to make a lord of (a person).
lord	8.
	syl	lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act in a superior manner towards (esp. in the phrase {lord it over}) .
lordless	sub
	head	lord
	syl	lord+less
	pos	adj.
lordlike	sub
	head	lord
	syl	lord+2like
	pos	adj.
Lord	1.
	syl	Lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to God or Jesus Christ.
Lord	2.a.
	syl	Lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to men of high birth, specifically to an earl, marquess, baron, or viscount.
Lord	2.b.
	syl	Lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a courtesy title given to the younger sons of a duke or marquess.
Lord	2.c.
	syl	Lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the ceremonial title of certain high officials or of a bishop or archbishop.
	exam	1	Lord Mayor;
	exam	2	Lord of Appeal;
	exam	3	Law Lord;
	exam	4	Lord Bishop of Durham.
Lord	3.
	syl	Lord
	pron	<lc:d>
	pos	interj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an exclamation of dismay, surprise, etc..
	exam	1	Good Lord&!;
	exam	2	Lord only knows&!
Lord Advocate	0.
	syl	Lord Ad+vo+cate
	pos	n.
	def	the minister of the Crown with responsibility for drafting Scottish legislation.
Lord Chamberlain	0.
	syl	Lord Cham+ber+lain
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the chief official of the royal household.
Lord Chancellor	0.
	syl	Lord Chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. government.
	def	the cabinet minister who is head of the judiciary in England and Wales and Speaker of the House of Lords.
Lord Chief Justice	0.
	syl	Lord Chief Jus+tice
	pos	n.
	def	the judge who is second only to the Lord Chancellor in the English legal hierarchy; president of one division of the High Court of Justice.
Lord High Chancellor	0.
	syl	Lord High Chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Lord Chancellor}.
lording	ety	Old English hl*_afording, from hl*_aford #7lord+ -#7ing %3#7, suffix indicating descent
lording	1.
	syl	lord+ing
	pron	<1lc:diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a gentleman; lord: used in the plural as a form of address.
lording	2.
	syl	lord+ing
	pron	<1lc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {lordling}.
Lord Justice of Appeal	0.
	syl	Lord Jus+tice of Ap+peal
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinary judge of the Court of Appeal.
Lord Lieutenant	1.
	syl	Lord Lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the representative of the Crown in a county.
Lord Lieutenant	2.
	syl	Lord Lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the British viceroy in Ireland.
lordling	0.
	syl	lord+ling
	pron	<1lc:dliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a young lord.
lordlier	infl
	head	lordly
	syl	lord+li+er
	pos	adj.
lordliest	infl
	head	lordly
	syl	lord+li+est.
	pos	adj.
lordly	1.
	syl	lord+ly
	pron	<1lc:dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	haughty; arrogant; proud.
lordly	2.
	syl	lord+ly
	pron	<1lc:dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or befitting a lord.
lordly	3.
	syl	lord+ly
	pron	<1lc:dli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in the manner of a lord.
lordliness	sub
	head	lordly
	syl	lord+li+ness
	pos	n.
Lord Mayor	0.
	syl	Lord May+or
	pos	n.
	def	the mayor in the City of London and in certain other important boroughs.
Lord of Appeal	0.
	syl	Lord of Ap+peal
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one of several judges appointed to assist the House of Lords in hearing appeals.
Lord of Hosts	0.
	syl	Lord of Hosts
	pos	n.
	def	Jehovah or God when regarded as having the angelic forces at his command.
Lord of Misrule	0.
	syl	Lord of Mis+rule
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly, in England
	def	a person appointed master of revels at a Christmas celebration.
lordosis	ety	C18: New Latin from Greek lord*_osis, from lordos bent backwards
lordosis	0.
	syl	lor+do+sis
	pron	<lc:1d*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	forward curvature of the lumbar spine: congenital or caused by trauma or disease. Nontechnical name: {hollow-back}. Compare {kyphosis, scoliosis}.
lordotic	sub
	head	lordosis
	syl	lor+dot+ic
	pron	<lc:1dotik>
	pos	adj.
Lord President of the Council	0.
	syl	Lord Pres:i+dent of the Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the Cabinet minister who presides at meetings of the Privy Council.
Lord Privy Seal	0.
	syl	Lord Priv:y Seal
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the senior cabinet minister without official duties.
Lord Protector	0.
	syl	Lord Pro+tec+tor
	pos	n.
	def	See {Protector}.
Lord Provost	0.
	syl	Lord Pro+vost
	pos	n.
	def	the provost of one of the four major Scottish burghs (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dundee).
the	infl
	head	Lords
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lords	0.
	syl	Lords
	pron	<lc:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {House of Lords}.
Lord's	0.
	syl	Lord's
	pron	<lc:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	a cricket ground in N London; headquarters of the M.C.C.
lords-and-ladies	0.
	syl	lords-and-la:dies
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {cuckoopint}.
the	infl
	head	Lord's Day
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lord's Day	0.
	syl	Lord's Day
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian Sabbath; Sunday.
lordship	0.
	syl	lord+ship
	pron	<1lc:dSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the position or authority of a lord.
Lordship	0.
	syl	Lord+ship
	pron	<1lc:dSip>
	pos	n.
	qual	His Brit.
	usage	preceded by; Your or
	def	a title used to address or refer to a bishop, a judge of the high court, or any peer except a duke.
the	infl
	head	Lord's Prayer
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lord's Prayer	0.
	syl	Lord's Prayer
	pos	n.
	def	the prayer taught by Jesus Christ to his disciples, as in Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 11:2-4. Also called: {Our Father, Paternoster} (esp. Latin version).
Lords Spiritual	0.
	syl	Lords Spir:i+tu+al
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Anglican bishops of England and Wales in their capacity as members of the House of Lords.
the	infl
	head	Lord's Supper
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lord's Supper	0.
	syl	Lord's Sup+per
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Holy Communion} (I Corinthians 11:20).
Lord's the	infl
	head	Lord's table
	syl	Lord's the.
	pos	n.
Lord's table	1.
	syl	Lord's ta+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Protestantism.
	def	Holy Communion.
Lord's table	2.
	syl	Lord's ta+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Protestantism.
	def	another name for {altar}.
the	infl
	head	Lords Temporal
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lords Temporal	0.
	syl	Lords Tem+por+al
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Britain
	def	peers other than bishops in their capacity as members of the House of Lords.
lordy	0.
	syl	lord:y
	pron	<1lc:di>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or dismay.
lore	ety	Old English l*_ar; related to leornian to #7learn 
lore	H1.1.
	syl	lore
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	collective knowledge or wisdom on a particular subject, esp. of a traditional nature.
lore	H1.2.
	syl	lore
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge or learning.
lore	H1.3.
	syl	lore
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	teaching, or something that is taught.
lore	ety	C19: from New Latin l*_orum, from Latin: strap
lore	H2.1.
	syl	lore
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of the head of a bird between the eyes and the base of the bill.
lore	H2.2.
	syl	lore
	pron	<lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding area in a snake or fish.
Lorelei	ety	C19: from German Lurlei name of the rock; from a poem by Clemens Brentano (1778-1842)
Lorelei	0.
	syl	Lo+re:lei
	pron	<1lor*2lI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in German legend
	def	a siren, said to dwell on a rock at the edge of the Rhine south of Koblenz, who lures boatmen to destruction.
Sophia	infl
	head	Loren
	syl	So:phi:a
	pron	<so1fEa>
	pos	n.
Loren	0.
	syl	Lor:en
	pron	Italian <1lc:rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1934, Italian film actress. Her films include (1961), (1961), (1964), (1966), (1972), and (1977).
Hendrik Antoon	infl
	head	Lorentz
	syl	Hen:drik An:toon
	pron	<1hendrik> <1an?!to:n>
	pos	n.
Lorentz	0.
	syl	Lo:rentz
	pron	Dutch <1lo:r*nts>
	pos	n.
	def	1853-1928, Dutch physicist: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1902) with Zeeman for their work on electromagnetic theory. With G. F. Fitzgerald, he formulated the theory of moving bodies, known as the Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction.
Konrad Zacharias	infl
	head	Lorenz
	syl	Kon:rad Zach:a:ri:as
	pron	<1kcnra:t> <2tsa$xa1rEas>
	pos	n.
Lorenz	0.
	syl	Lo:renz
	pron	German <1lo:rents>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, Austrian zoologist, who founded ethology. His works include (1966): shared the Nobel prize for medicine 1973.
lorgnette	ety	C19: from French, from lorgner to squint, from Old French lorgne squinting
lorgnette	0.
	syl	lor+gnette
	pron	<lc:1njet>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of spectacles or opera glasses mounted on a handle.
lorgnon	ety	C19: from French, from lorgner; see #7lorgnette 
lorgnon	1.
	syl	lor+gnon
	pron	French <lcr1$j*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a monocle or pair of spectacles.
lorgnon	2.
	syl	lor+gnon
	pron	French <lcr1$j*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {lorgnette}.
lorica	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin: leather cuirass; related to l*_orum thong
loricae	infl
	head	lorica
	syl	lo+ri+cae
	pron	<-sE>, <-kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lorica	1.
	syl	lo+ri+ca
	pron	<lo1rIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard outer covering of rotifers, ciliate protozoans, and similar animals.
lorica	2.
	syl	lo+ri+ca
	pron	<lo1rIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman cuirass of leather or metal.
loricate	sub
	head	lorica
	or	loricated
	syl	lor:i+cate
	pron	<1lori2kAt>
	pos	adj.
loricated	sub
	head	lorica
	or	loricate
	syl	lor:i+2cat+ed
	pos	adj.
Lorient	0.
	syl	Lo+rient
	pron	French <lc1rj?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W France, on the Bay of Biscay. Pop.: 71923 (1975).
lorikeet	ety	C18: from #7lory+ -keet, as in #7parakeet 
lorikeet	0.
	syl	lor:i+keet
	pron	<1lori2kEt>, <2lori1kEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small lories, such as ({varied lorikeet}) or ({rainbow lorikeet}) .
lorimer	ety	C15: from Old French, from lorain harness strap, ultimately from Latin l*_orum strap
loriner	alt
	head	lorimer
	or	lorimer
	syl	lor:i+ner
	pron	<1lorin*>
	pos	n.
loris	ety	C18: from French; of uncertain origin
loris	infl
	syl	lo+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loris	0.
	syl	lo+ris
	pron	<1lc:ris>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several omnivorous nocturnal slow-moving prosimian primates of the family of S and SE Asia, esp. ({slow loris}) and ({slender loris}) , having vestigial digits and no tails.
lorn	ety	Old English loren, past participle of -l*_eosan to lose
lorn	0.
	syl	lorn
	pron	<lc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	forsaken or wretched.
lornness	sub
	head	lorn
	syl	lorn+ness
	pos	n.
Lorrain	0.
	syl	Lor:rain
	pron	French <lc1r*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Claude Lorrain}.
Lorraine	1.
	syl	Lor+raine
	pron	<lo1rAn>, French <lc1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former province of E France; ceded to Germany in 1871 after the Franco-Prussian war and regained by France in 1919; rich iron-ore deposits. German name: {Lothringen}.
Kingdom of	2.
	head	Lorraine
	syl	Kingdom of.
	def	an early medieval kingdom on the Meuse, Moselle, and Rhine rivers: later a duchy.
Lorraine	3.
	syl	Lor+raine
	pron	<lo1rAn>, French <lc1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	a former duchy in E France, once the S half of this kingdom.
Lorraine cross	0.
	syl	Lor+raine cross
	pos	n.
	def	See {cross of Lorraine}.
Lorris	0.
	syl	Lor:ris
	pron	French <lc1ris>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Guillaume de Lorris}.
lorry	ety	C19: perhaps related to northern British dialect lurry to pull, tug
lorries	infl
	head	lorry
	syl	lor+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lorry	1.
	syl	lor+ry
	pron	<1lori>
	pos	n.
	def	a large motor vehicle designed to carry heavy loads, esp. one with a flat platform. U.S. name: {truck}. See also {articulated lorry}.
lorry	2.
	syl	lor+ry
	pron	<1lori>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various vehicles with a flat load-carrying surface, esp. one designed to run on rails.
lory	ety	C17: via Dutch from Malay l*_ur*_i, variant of n*_ur*_i 
lories	infl
	head	lory
	syl	lo:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lory	0.
	syl	lo:ry
	pron	<1lc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small brightly coloured parrots of Australia and Indonesia, having a brush-tipped tongue with which to feed on nectar and pollen.
Los Angeles	0.
	syl	Los An+ge+les
	pron	<los> <1@nJi2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California, on the Pacific: the third largest city in the U.S., having absorbed many adjacent townships; industrial centre and port, with several universities. Pop.: 2746854 (1973 est.). Abbrev.: {L.A}.
lose	ety	Old English losian to perish; related to Old English -l*_eosan as in forl*_eosan to forfeit. Compare #7loose 
loses	infl
	head	lose
	syl	los:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
losing	infl
	head	lose
	syl	los+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
lost	infl
	head	lose
	syl	lost.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
lose	1.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to part with or come to be without, as through theft, accident, negligence, etc.
lose	2.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fail to keep or maintain.
	exam	1	to lose one's balance.
lose	3.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to suffer the loss or deprivation of.
	exam	1	to lose a parent.
lose	4.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cease to have or possess.
lose	5.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fail to get or make use of.
	exam	1	to lose a chance.
lose	6.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to fail to gain or win (a contest, game, etc.).
	exam	1	to lose the match.
lose	7.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fail to see, hear, perceive, or understand.
	exam	1	I lost the gist of his speech.
lose	8.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to waste.
	exam	1	to lose money gambling.
lose	9.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to wander from so as to be unable to find.
	exam	1	to lose one's way.
lose	10.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause the loss of.
	exam	1	his delay lost him the battle.
lose	11.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to allow to go astray or out of sight.
	exam	1	we lost him in the crowd.
lose	12.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to absorb or engross.
	exam	1	he was lost in contemplation.
lose	13.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause the death or destruction of.
	exam	1	two men were lost in the crush.
lose	14.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to outdistance or elude.
	exam	1	he soon lost his pursuers.
lose	15.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decrease or depreciate in value or effectiveness.
	exam	1	poetry always loses in translation.
lose	16.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	of a timepiece
	def	to run slow (by a specified amount).
	exam	1	the clock loses ten minutes every day.
lose	17.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a physician
	def	to fail to sustain the life of (a patient).
lose	18.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a woman
	def	to fail to give birth to (a viable baby), esp. as the result of a miscarriage.
lose	19.
	syl	lose
	pron	<lu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Motor racing slang.
	def	to lose control of (the car), as on a bend.
	exam	1	he lost it going into Woodcote.
losable	sub
	head	lose
	syl	los+a:ble
	pos	adj.
losableness	sub
	head	lose
	syl	los+a:ble:ness
	pos	n.
losel	ety	C14: from losen, from the past participle of #7lose 
losel	1.
	syl	lo+sel
	pron	<1l*uzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a worthless person.
losel	2.
	syl	lo+sel
	pron	<1l*uzL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	usage	of a person
	def	worthless, useless, or wasteful.
lose out	1.
	syl	lose out
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be defeated or unsuccessful.
lose out on	2.
	head	lose out
	syl	lose out on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to secure or make use of.
	exam	1	we lost out on the sale.
loser	1.
	syl	los+er
	pron	<1lu:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that loses.
loser	2.
	syl	los+er
	pron	<1lu:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that seems destined to be taken advantage of, fail, etc..
	exam	1	a born loser.
Joseph	infl
	head	Losey
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Losey	0.
	syl	Lo:sey
	pron	<1l*usi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, U.S. film director, in Britain since 1952. His films include (1963), (1967), and (1968).
losing	0.
	syl	los+ing
	pron	<1lu:ziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unprofitable; failing.
	exam	1	the business was a losing concern.
losings	0.
	syl	los+ings
	pron	<1lu:ziGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	losses, esp. money lost in gambling.
loss	ety	C14: noun probably formed from lost, past partici?!ple of losen to perish, from Old English l*_osian to be destroyed, from los destruction
loss	1.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of losing.
loss	2.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	the dis?!advantage or deprivation resulting from losing.
	exam	1	a loss of reputation.
loss	3.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	the person, thing, or amount lost.
	exam	1	a large loss.
loss	4.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	military personnel lost by death or capture.
loss	5.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	the amount by which the costs of a business transaction or operation exceed its revenue.
loss	6.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the power lost in an electrical system expressed as the ratio of or difference between the input power and the output power.
loss	7.a.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	an occurrence of something that has been insured against, thus giving rise to a claim by a policyholder.
loss	7.b.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of the resulting claim.
loss	8.a.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	unable or too perplexed (to do something).
loss	8.b.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	bewildered.
loss	8.c.
	syl	loss
	pron	<los>
	pos	n.
	def	rendered helpless (for lack of something).
	exam	1	at a loss for words.
dead loss	9.
	head	loss
	syl	dead loss.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a useless or contemptible person, thing, etc.
loss leader	0.
	syl	loss lead+er
	pos	n.
	def	an article offered below cost in the hope that customers attracted by it will buy other goods.
loss ratio	0.
	syl	loss ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the annual losses sustained to the premiums received by an insurance company.
lossy	ety	C20: from #7loss 
lossy	0.
	syl	los+sy
	pron	<1losi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dielectric material, transmission line, etc.
	def	designed to have a high attenuation; dissipating energy.
	exam	1	lossy line.
lost	1.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be found or recovered.
lost	2.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to find one's way or ascertain one's whereabouts.
lost	3.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	confused, bewildered, or helpless.
	exam	1	he is lost in discussions of theory.
lost	4.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	not utilized, noticed, or taken advantage of (by).
	exam	1	rational arguments are lost on her.
lost	5.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer possessed or existing because of defeat, misfortune, or the passage of time.
	exam	1	a lost art.
lost	6.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	destroyed physically.
	exam	1	the lost platoon.
lost	7.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	no longer available or open (to).
lost	8.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	insensible or impervious (to a sense of shame, justice, etc.).
lost	9.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	engrossed (in).
	exam	1	he was lost in his book.
lost	10.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally fallen.
	exam	1	a lost woman.
lost	11.
	syl	lost
	pron	<lost>
	pos	adj.
	def	damned.
	exam	1	a lost soul.
get lost	12.
	head	lost
	syl	get lost.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	go away and stay away.
lost cause	0.
	syl	lost cause
	pos	n.
	def	a cause with no chance of success.
Lost Generation	1.
	syl	Lost Gen+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the large number of talented young men killed in World War I.
Lost Generation	2.
	syl	Lost Gen+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the generation of writers, esp. American authors such as Scott Fitzgerald and Hemingway, active after World War I.
the	infl
	head	lost tribes
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
lost tribes	0.
	syl	lost tribes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the ten tribes deported from the N kingdom of Israel in 721 #7b.c. and believed never to have returned to Palestine.
lot	ety	Old English hlot; related to Old High German lug portion of land, Old Norse hlutr lot, share
lot	1.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	pron.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	usage	preceded by a
	def	a great number or quantity.
	exam	1	a lot to do;
	exam	2	a lot of people;
	exam	3	a lot of trouble.
lot	2.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of objects, items, or people.
	exam	1	a nice lot of youngsters.
lot	3.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	portion in life; destiny; fortune.
	exam	1	it falls to my lot to be poor.
lot	4.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	any object, such as a straw or slip of paper, drawn from others at random to make a selection or choice (esp. in the phrase {draw} {cast lots) }.
lot	5.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of lots in making a selection or choice (esp. in the phrase {by lot) }.
lot	6.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	an assigned or apportioned share.
lot	7.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	an item or set of items for sale in an auction.
lot	8.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an area of land.
	exam	1	a parking lot.
lot	9.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a piece of land with fixed boundaries forming part of an administrative district.
lot	10.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a film studio and the site on which it is located.
a bad lot	11.
	head	lot
	syl	a bad lot.
	def	an unpleasant or dis?!reputable person.
cast	12.
	head	lot
	or	throw in one's lot with
	syl	cast
	def	to join with voluntarily and share the fortunes of.
the lot	13.
	head	lot
	syl	the lot.
	def	the entire amount or number.
lot	14.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	preceded by a
	def	to a considerable extent, degree, or amount; very much.
	exam	1	to delay a lot.
lot	15.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	preceded by a
	def	a great deal of the time or often.
	exam	1	to sing madrigals a lot.
lots	infl
	head	lot
	syl	lots
	pos	vb.
lotting	infl
	head	lot
	syl	lot+ting
	pos	vb.
lotted	infl
	head	lot
	syl	lot+ted.
	pos	vb.
lot	16.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw lots for (something).
lot	17.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide (land, etc.) into lots.
lot	18.
	syl	lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {allot}.
Lot	H1.1.
	syl	Lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S central France, in Midi-Pyr*'en*'ees region. Capital: Cahors. Pop.: 157079 (1975). Area: 5226 sq. km (2038 sq. miles).
Lot	H1.2.
	syl	Lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S France, rising in the Cevennes and flowing west into the Garonne River. Length: about 483 km (300 miles).
Lot	H2.0.
	syl	Lot
	pron	<lot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Abraham's nephew: he escaped the destruction of Sodom, but his wife was changed into a pillar of salt for looking back as they fled (Genesis 19).
lota	ety	C19: from Hindi lot*_a 
lotah	alt
	head	lota
	or	lota
	syl	lo+tah
	pron	<1l*ut*>
	pos	n.
lota	0.
	or	lotah
	syl	lo:ta
	pron	<1l*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a globular water container, usually of brass, used in India, Burma, etc.
Lot-et-Garonne	0.
	syl	Lot-et-Ga:ronne
	pron	French <lct>, French <e> <ga1rcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SW France, in Aquitaine. Capital: Agen. Pop.: 299157 (1975). Area: 5385 sq. km (2100 sq. miles).
loth	0.
	syl	loth
	pron	<l*uT>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {loath}.
lothness	sub
	head	loth
	syl	loth+ness
	pos	n.
Lothair I	0.
	syl	Lo:thair I
	pron	<l*u1Te*>
	pos	n.
	def	??795-855 #7a.d., German king (840-43) and Holy Roman Emperor (840-55); son of Louis I.
Lothair II	0.
	syl	Lo:thair II
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1070-1137, German king (1125-37) and Holy Roman Emperor (1133-37). He was elected German king over the hereditary Hohenstaufen claimant.
Lothario	ety	C18: after a seducer in Nicholas Rowe's tragedy The Fair Penitent (1703)
Lotharios	infl
	head	Lothario
	syl	Lo+thar:i:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lothario	0.
	syl	Lo+thar:i:o
	pron	<l*u1Ta:ri2*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a rake, libertine, or seducer.
Lothian Region	0.
	syl	Lo+thi:an Re+gion
	pron	<1l*uDi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in SE central Scotland, formed in 1975 from East Lothian, most of Midlothian, and West Lothian. Administrative centre: Edinburgh. Pop.: 755293 (1976 est.). Area: 1813 sq. km (700 sq. miles).
Lothe	infl
	head	Lothians
	syl	Lo+the.
	pos	n.
Lothians	0.
	syl	Lo+thi:ans
	pron	<1l*u@di*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	three former counties of SE central Scotland: East Lothian, West Lothian, and Midlothian.
Lothringen	0.
	syl	Lo+thring+en
	pron	<1lo:triG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Lorraine}.
lotic	ety	C20: from Latin lotus, a past participle of lav*_are to wash
lotic	0.
	syl	lo+tic
	pron	<1l*utik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	of, relating to, or designating natural communities living in rapidly flowing water. Compare {lentic}.
lotion	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin l*_oti*_o a washing, from l*_otus past participle of lav*_are to wash
lotion	0.
	syl	lo+tion
	pron	<1l*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid preparation having a soothing, cleansing, or antiseptic action, applied to the skin, eyes, etc.
lots	1.
	syl	lots
	pron	<lots>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	great numbers or quantities.
	exam	1	lots of people;
	exam	2	to eat lots.
lots	2.
	syl	lots
	pron	<lots>
	pos	adv.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a great deal.
lots	3.
	syl	lots
	pron	<lots>
	pos	adv.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	intensifier
	exam	1	the journey is lots quicker by train.
lottery	ety	C16: from Old French loterie, from Middle Dutch loterije. See #7lot 
lotteries	infl
	head	lottery
	syl	lot+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lottery	1.
	syl	lot+ter:y
	pron	<1lot*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a game of chance in which tickets are sold, one or more of which may later qualify the holder for a prize.
lottery	2.
	syl	lot+ter:y
	pron	<1lot*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an activity or endeavour the success of which is regarded as a matter of fate or luck.
lotto	ety	C18: from Italian, from Old French lot, from Germanic. See #7lot 
lotto	0.
	syl	lot+to
	pron	<1lot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game in which numbered discs, counters, etc., are drawn at random and called out, while the players cover the corresponding numbers on cards, the winner being the first to cover all the numbers, a particular row, etc. Compare {bingo}.
lotus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek l*_otos, from Semitic; related to Hebrew l*_ot myrrh
lotos	alt
	head	lotus
	or	lotus
	syl	lo+tos
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
lotus	1.
	or	lotos
	syl	lo+tus
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek mythology
	def	a fruit that induces forgetfulness and a dreamy languor in those who eat it.
lotus	2.
	or	lotos
	syl	lo+tus
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant bearing this fruit, thought to be the date, the jujube, or any of various other plants.
lotus	3.
	or	lotos
	syl	lo+tus
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several water lilies of tropical Africa and Asia, esp. the {white lotus} which was regarded as sacred in ancient Egypt.
lotus	4.
	or	lotos
	syl	lo+tus
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a related plant, which is the sacred lotus of India, China, and Tibet: family
lotus	5.
	or	lotos
	syl	lo+tus
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of such a plant, common in Hindu, Buddhist, and ancient Egyptian carving and decorative art.
lotus	6.
	or	lotos
	syl	lo+tus
	pron	<1l*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any leguminous plant of the genus of the Old World and North America, having yellow, pink, or white pealike flowers.
lotus-eater	0.
	syl	lo:tus-eat:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a people encountered by Odysseus in North Africa who lived in indolent forgetfulness, drugged by the fruit of the legendary lotus.
lotus position	0.
	syl	lo+tus po+si+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a seated cross-legged position used in yoga, meditation, etc.
louche	ety	C19: from French, literally: squinting
louche	0.
	syl	louche
	pron	<lu:S>
	pos	adj.
	def	shifty or disreputable.
loud	ety	Old English hlud; related to Old Swedish hl*_ud, German laut 
loud	1.
	syl	loud
	pron	<laud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sound
	def	relatively great in volume.
	exam	1	a loud shout.
loud	2.
	syl	loud
	pron	<laud>
	pos	adj.
	def	making or able to make sounds of relatively great volume.
	exam	1	a loud engine.
loud	3.
	syl	loud
	pron	<laud>
	pos	adj.
	def	clamorous, insistent, and emphatic.
	exam	1	loud protests.
loud	4.
	syl	loud
	pron	<laud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours, designs, etc.
	def	offensive or obtrusive to look at.
loud	5.
	syl	loud
	pron	<laud>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by noisy, vulgar, and offensive behaviour.
loud	6.
	syl	loud
	pron	<laud>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a loud manner.
out loud	7.
	head	loud
	syl	out loud.
	qual	Informal.
	def	audibly, as distinct from silently.
loudly	sub
	head	loud
	syl	loud+ly
	pos	adv.
loudness	sub
	head	loud
	syl	loud+ness
	pos	n.
louden	0.
	syl	loud+en
	pron	<1laudN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become louder.
loud-hailer	0.
	syl	loud-hail:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a portable loudspeaker having a built-in amplifier and microphone. U.S. name: {bullhorn}.
loudish	0.
	syl	loud+ish
	pron	<1laudiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	fairly loud; somewhat loud.
loudmouth	1.
	syl	loud+mouth
	pron	<1laud2mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who brags or talks too loudly.
loudmouth	2.
	syl	loud+mouth
	pron	<1laud2mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is gossipy or tactless.
loudmouthed	sub
	head	loudmouth
	syl	loud+mouthed
	pron	<1laud2mau@dd>, <-2mauTt>
	pos	adj.
loudspeaker	0.
	syl	loud+speak:er
	pron	<2laud1spEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting audio-frequency signals into the equivalent sound waves by means of a vibrating conical diaphragm. Sometimes shortened to {speak?!er}.
loudspeaker van	0.
	syl	loud+speak:er van
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle carrying a public address system. U.S. name: {sound truck}.
lough	ety	C14: from Irish loch lake
lough	1.
	syl	lough
	pron	<lok>, <lox>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish and northern Brit. word for {lake}.
lough	2.
	syl	lough
	pron	<lok>, <lox>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow bay or arm of the sea in Ireland.
lough	xref
	syl	lough
	pron	<lok>, <lox>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {loch}.
Loughborough	0.
	syl	Lough+bor+ough
	pron	<1l^fb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in N Leicestershire: university (1966). Pop.: 45863 (1971).
louis	0.
	syl	lou+is
	pron	<1lu:i>, French <lwi>, <1lu:iz>, <1lu:iz>, French <lwi>, French <lwi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {louis d'or}.
Joe	infl
	head	Louis
	syl	Joe.
	pos	n.
Louis	0.
	syl	Lou:is
	pron	<1lu:is>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1914, U.S. boxer; world heavyweight champion (1937-49).
Louis I	0.
	syl	Lou:is I
	pron	<1lu:i>, French <lwi>
	pos	n.
	def	called or 778-840 #7a.d., king of France and Holy Roman Emperor (814-40).
Louis II	1.
	syl	Lou:is II
	pos	n.
	def	called ??804-876 #7a.d., king of Germany (843-76); son of Louis I.
de Bourbon	2.
	head	Louis II
	syl	de Bour:bon.
	def	See (Prince de) {Cond*'e}.
Louis IV	0.
	syl	Lou:is IV
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1287-1347, king of Germany (1314-47) and Holy Roman Emperor (1328-47).
Louis V	0.
	syl	Lou:is V
	pos	n.
	def	called ??967-987 #7a.d., last Carolingian king of France (986-87).
Louis IX	0.
	syl	Lou:is IX
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1214-70, king of France (1226-70): led the Sixth Crusade (1248-54) and was held to ransom (1250); died at Tunis while on another crusade.
Louis XI	0.
	syl	Lou:is XI
	pos	n.
	def	1423-83, king of France (1461-83); involved in a struggle with his vassals, esp. the duke of Burgundy, in his attempt to unite France under an absolute monarchy.
Louis XII	0.
	syl	Lou:is XII
	pos	n.
	def	1462-1515, king of France (1498-1515), who fought a series of unsuccessful wars in Italy.
Louis XIII	0.
	syl	Lou:is XIII
	pos	n.
	def	1601-43, king of France (1610-43). His mother (Marie de M*'edicis) was regent until 1617; after 1624 he was influenced by his chief minister Richelieu.
Louis XIV	0.
	syl	Lou:is XIV
	pos	n.
	def	called (the Sun King). 1638-1715, king of France (1643-1715); son of Louis XIII and Anne of Austria. Effective ruler from 1661, he established an absolute monarchy. His attempt to establish French supremacy in Europe, waging almost continual wars from 1667 to 1714, ultimately failed. But his reign is regarded as a golden age of French literature and art.
Louis XV	0.
	syl	Lou:is XV
	pos	n.
	def	1710-74, king of France (1715-74); great-grandson of Louis XIV. He engaged France in a series of wars, esp. the disastrous Seven Years' War (1756-63), which undermined the solvency and authority of the crown.
Louis XVI	0.
	syl	Lou:is XVI
	pos	n.
	def	1754-93, king of France (1774-92); grandson of Louis XV. He married Marie Antoinette in 1770 and they were guillotined during the French Revolution.
Louis XVII	0.
	syl	Lou:is XVII
	pos	n.
	def	1785-95, titular king of France (1793-95) during the Revolution, after the execution of his father Louis XVI; he died in prison.
Louis XVIII	0.
	syl	Lou:is XVIII
	pos	n.
	def	1755-1824, king of France (1814-24); younger brother of Louis XVI. He became titular king after the death of Louis XVII (1795) and ascended the throne at the Bourbon restoration in 1814. He was forced to flee during the Hundred Days.
Louisbourg	alt
	head	Louisburg
	or	Louisburg
	syl	Lou+is+bourg
	pron	<1lu:is2bR:g>
	pos	n.
Louisburg	0.
	or	Louisbourg
	syl	Lou+is+burg
	pron	<1lu:is2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortress in Canada, in Nova Scotia on SE Cape Breton Island: founded in 1713 by the French and strongly fortified (1720-40); captured by the British (1758) and demolished; currently being reconstructed as a historic site.
louis d'or	ety	C17: from French: golden louis, named after Louis XIII
louis d'or	1.
	syl	lou+is d'or
	pron	<2lu:i> <1dc:>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>, <2lu:iz> <1dc:>, <2lu:iz> <1dc:>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a former French gold coin worth 20 francs.
louis d'or	2.
	syl	lou+is d'or
	pron	<2lu:i> <1dc:>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>, <2lu:iz> <1dc:>, <2lu:iz> <1dc:>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an old French coin minted in the reign of Louis XIII.
louis d'or	xref
	syl	lou+is d'or
	pron	<2lu:i> <1dc:>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>, <2lu:iz> <1dc:>, <2lu:iz> <1dc:>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>, French <lwi> <1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Often shortened to {louis}.
Louisiana	0.
	syl	Lou:i+si+an:a
	pron	<lu:2Ezi1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southern U.S., on the Gulf of Mexico: originally a French colony; bought by the U.S. in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase; chiefly low-lying. Capital: Baton Rouge. Pop.: 3643180 (1970). Area: 116368 sq. km (44930 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {La}. or (with zip code) {LA}.
Louisiana Purchase	0.
	syl	Lou:i+si+an:a Pur+chase
	pos	n.
	def	the large region of North America sold by Napoleon I to the U.S. in 1803 for 15 million dollars: consists of the W part of the Mississippi basin. Area: about 2292150 sq. km (885000 sq. miles).
Louis Napoleon	0.
	syl	Lou:is Na:po:le:on
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of {Napoleon III}.
Louis Philippe	0.
	syl	Lou:is Phi:lippe
	pron	French <fi1lip>
	pos	n.
	def	known as the 1773-1850, king of the French (1830-48). His r*'egime became excessively identified with the bourgeoisie and he was forced to abdicate by the revolution of 1848.
Louis Quatorze	0.
	syl	Lou:is Qua+torze
	pron	<k*1tc:z>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the baroque style of furniture, decoration, and architecture of the time of Louis XIV of France and characterized by massive forms and heavy ornamentation.
Louis Quinze	0.
	syl	Lou:is Quinze
	pron	<k@nz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the rococo style of the furniture, decoration, and architecture of the time of Louis XV of France.
Louis Seize	0.
	syl	Lou:is Seize
	pron	<sez>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of furniture, decoration, and architecture of the time of Louis XVI of France, belonging to the late French rococo and early neoclassicism.
Louis Treize	0.
	syl	Lou:is Treize
	pron	<trez>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of furniture, decoration, and architecture of the time of Louis XIII of France, with rich decorative features based on classical models.
Louisville	0.
	syl	Lou+is+ville
	pron	<1lu:i2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Kentucky, on the Ohio River: site of the annual Kentucky Derby; university (1837). Pop.: 335696 (1973 est.).
lounge	ety	C16: origin unknown
lounge	1.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to sit, lie, walk, or stand in a relaxed manner.
lounge	2.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass (time) lazily or idly.
lounge	3.a.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a communal room in a hotel, ship, theatre, etc., used for waiting or relaxing in.
lounge	3.b.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lounge chair.
lounge	4.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a living room in a private house.
lounge	5.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lounge bar, saloon bar}. a more expensive bar in a pub or hotel.
lounge	6.a.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an expensive bar, esp. in a hotel.
lounge	6.b.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cocktail lounge}.
lounge	7.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sofa or couch, esp. one with a headrest and no back.
lounge	8.
	syl	lounge
	pron	<launJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of lounging.
lounger	sub
	head	lounge
	syl	loung+er
	pos	n.
lounge lizard	0.
	syl	lounge liz+ard
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an idle frequenter of places where rich or prominent people gather.
lounge suit	0.
	syl	lounge suit
	pos	n.
	def	the customary suit of matching jacket and trousers worn for the normal business day.
loup	ety	C19: from French, from Latin lupus wolf
loup	0.
	syl	loup
	pron	<lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {loo mask}.
loupe	ety	C20: from French (formerly an imperfect precious stone), from Old French, of obscure origin
loupe	0.
	syl	loupe
	pron	<lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a magnifying glass used by jewellers, horologists, etc.
louping ill	ety	C18: louping, from C14 loup, Scottish variant of #7leap 
louping ill	0.
	syl	loup+ing ill
	pron	<1laupiG>, <1l*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a viral disease of sheep causing muscular twitching and partial paralysis: caused by the bite of an infected tick
lour	0.
	syl	lour
	pron	<lau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {lower%2}.
louringly	sub
	head	lour
	syl	lour+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Lourdes	0.
	syl	Lourdes
	qual	French
	def	lurd) a town in SW France: a leading place of pilgrimage for Roman Catholics after a peasant girl, Bernadette Soubirous, had visions of the Virgin Mary in 1858. Pop.: 18096 (1975).
Lourenco Marques	0.
	syl	Lou+ren+*,co Mar+ques
	pron	<l*1rens*u> <1ma:k>, <1ma:ks>, Portuguese <lo1r*~Asu> <1markiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1976) of {Maputo}.
louse	ety	Old English l*_us; related to Old High German, Old Norse l*_us 
lice	infl
	head	louse
	syl	lice
	pron	<lIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
louse	1.
	syl	louse
	pron	<laus>
	pos	n.
	def	any wingless bloodsucking insect of the order includes ({head louse}) , ({body louse}) , and the crab louse, all of which infest man.
biting	2.
	head	louse
	or	bird louse
	syl	biting
	def	any wingless insect of the order such as the chicken louse: external parasites of birds and mammals with biting mouthparts.
louse	3.
	syl	louse
	pron	<laus>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated insects, such as the plant louse and book louse.
louses	infl
	head	louse
	syl	lous:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
louse	4.
	syl	louse
	pron	<laus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an unpleasant or mean person. {~}
louse	5.
	syl	louse
	pron	<laus>
	pos	n.
	def	to remove lice from.
louse	6.
	syl	louse
	pron	<laus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to ruin or spoil.
lousewort	0.
	syl	louse+wort
	pron	<1laus2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate scrophu?!lariaceous plants of the genus having spikes of white, yellow, or mauve flowers. See also {{betony} (sense 3)}.
lousier	infl
	head	lousy
	syl	lous:i+er
	pos	adj.
lousiest	infl
	head	lousy
	syl	lous:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lousy	1.
	syl	lous:y
	pron	<1lauzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	very mean or unpleasant.
	exam	1	a lousy thing to do.
lousy	2.
	syl	lous:y
	pron	<1lauzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	inferior or bad.
	exam	1	this is a lousy film.
lousy	3.
	syl	lous:y
	pron	<1lauzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with lice.
lousy	4.
	syl	lous:y
	pron	<1lauzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	provided with an excessive amount (of).
	exam	1	he's lousy with money.
lousily	sub
	head	lousy
	syl	lous:i+ly
	pos	adv.
lousiness	sub
	head	lousy
	syl	lous:i+ness
	pos	n.
lout	ety	C16: perhaps from #7lout %2
lout	H1.0.
	syl	lout
	pron	<laut>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude or oafish person; boor.
lout	ety	Old English l*_utan; related to Old Norse l*_uta 
lout	H2.0.
	syl	lout
	pron	<laut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to bow or stoop.
Louth	0.
	syl	Louth
	pron	<lauT>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NE Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: the smallest of the counties. County town: Dundalk. Pop.: 74951 (1971). Area: 821 sq. km (317 sq. miles).
loutish	0.
	syl	lout+ish
	pron	<1lautiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a lout; unpleasant and uncouth.
loutishly	sub
	head	loutish
	syl	lout+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
loutishness	sub
	head	loutish
	syl	lout+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Louvain	0.
	syl	Lou+vain
	pron	French <lu1v*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Belgium, in Brabant province: capital of the duchy of Brabant (11th-15th centuries) and centre of the cloth trade; university (1426). Pop.: 32189 (1970). Flemish name: {Leuven}.
louvar	ety	from Italian (Calabrian and Sicilian dialect) l*`uvaru, perhaps from Latin ruber red
louvar	0.
	syl	lou+var
	pron	<1lu:va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large silvery whalelike scombroid fish, that occurs in most tropical and temperate seas and feeds on plankton: family
louvre	ety	C14: from Old French lovier, of obscure origin
louver	alt
	head	louvre
	or	louvre
	syl	lou+ver
	pron	<1lu:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
louvre	1.a.
	or	louver
	syl	lou+vre
	pron	<1lu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of horizontal parallel slats in a door or window, sloping outwards to throw off rain and admit air.
louvre	1.b.
	or	louver
	syl	lou+vre
	pron	<1lu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {louvre boards}. the slats together with the frame supporting them.
louvre	2.
	or	louver
	syl	lou+vre
	pron	<1lu:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a lantern or turret that allows smoke to escape.
louvred	sub
	head	louvre
	or	louvered
	syl	lou+vred
	pos	adj.
louvered	sub
	head	louvre
	or	louvred
	syl	lou+vered
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
Louvre	0.
	syl	Lou+vre
	pron	French <1lu:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	the national museum and art gallery of France, in Paris: formerly a royal palace, begun in 1546; used for its present purpose since 1793.
louvered	alt
	head	louvred
	or	louvred
	syl	lou+vered
	pron	<1lu:v*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
louvred	0.
	or	louvered
	syl	lou+vred
	pron	<1lu:v*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a window, door, etc.
	def	having louvres.
loveable	alt
	head	lovable
	or	lovable
	syl	love+a:ble
	pron	<1l^v*bL>
	pos	adj.
lovable	0.
	or	loveable
	syl	lov+a:ble
	pron	<1l^v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	attracting or deserving affection.
lovability	sub
	head	lovable
	or	lovableness
	syl	lov+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
loveability	sub
	head	lovable
	or	loveableness
	syl	love+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
lovableness	sub
	head	lovable
	or	lovability
	syl	lov+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
loveableness	sub
	head	lovable
	or	loveability
	syl	love+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
lovably	sub
	head	lovable
	or	loveably
	syl	lov+a:bly
	pos	adv.
loveably	sub
	head	lovable
	or	lovably
	syl	love+a:bly
	pos	adv.
lovage	ety	C14 loveache, from Old French luvesche, from Late Latin levisticum, from Latin ligusticum, literally: Ligurian (plant)
lovage	1.
	syl	lov+age
	pron	<1l^viJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a European umbelliferous plant, with greenish-white flowers and aromatic fruits, which are used for flavouring food.
lovage	2.
	syl	lov+age
	pron	<1l^viJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related plant, of N Europe.
lovat	ety	named after Lovat, Inverness-shire
lovat	0.
	syl	lov+at
	pron	<1l^v*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-green or bluish-green mixture, esp. in tweeds or woollens.
love	ety	Old English lufu; related to Old High German luba; compare also Latin lib*_ere (originally lub*_ere) to please
love	1.
	syl	love
	pos	l^v; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a great attachment to and affection for.
love	2.
	syl	love
	pos	l^v; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have passionate desire, longing, and feelings for.
love	3.
	syl	love
	pos	l^v; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to like or desire (to do something) very much.
love	4.
	syl	love
	pos	l^v; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make love to.
love	5.
	syl	love
	pos	l^v; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in love.
love	6.a.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	an intense emotion of affection, warmth, fondness, and regard towards a person or thing.
love	6.b.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	love song;
	exam	2	love story.
love	7.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	a deep feeling of sexual attraction and desire.
love	8.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	wholehearted liking for or pleasure in something.
love	9.a.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	God's benevolent attitude towards man.
love	9.b.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	man's attitude of reverent devotion towards God.
love	10.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {my love}. a beloved person: used esp. as an endearment.
love	11.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a term of address, esp. but not necessarily for a person regarded as likable.
love	12.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	usage	in tennis, squash, etc.
	def	a score of zero.
fall in love	13.
	head	love
	syl	fall in love.
	def	to become in love.
for love	14.
	head	love
	syl	for love.
	def	without payment.
for love or money	15.
	head	love
	syl	for love or money.
	def	by any means.
for the love of	16.
	head	love
	syl	for the love of.
	def	for the sake of.
in love	17.
	head	love
	syl	in love.
	def	in a state of strong emotional attachment and usually sexual attraction.
love	18.a.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
love	18.b.
	syl	love
	pos	n.
	qual	Now archaic.
	def	to make advances (to).
love affair	1.
	syl	love af+fair
	pos	n.
	def	a romantic or sexual relationship, esp. a temporary one, between two people.
love affair	2.
	syl	love af+fair
	pos	n.
	def	a great enthusiasm or liking for something.
	exam	1	a love affair with ballet.
love apple	0.
	syl	love ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {tomato}.
lovebird	1.
	syl	love+bird
	pron	<1l^v2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small African parrots of the genus often kept as cage birds.
lovebird	2.
	syl	love+bird
	pron	<1l^v2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {budgerigar}.
lovebird	3.
	syl	love+bird
	pron	<1l^v2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lover.
	exam	1	the lovebirds are in the garden.
love child	0.
	syl	love child
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	an illegitimate child; bastard.
love feast	1.
	syl	love feast
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {agape}. (among the early Christians) a religious meal eaten with others as a sign of mutual love and fellowship.
love feast	2.
	syl	love feast
	pos	n.
	def	a ritual meal modelled upon this.
love game	0.
	syl	love game
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	a game in which the loser has a score of zero.
love-in-a-mist	0.
	syl	love-in-a-mist
	pos	n.
	def	an erect S European ranunculaceous plant, cultivated as a garden plant, having finely cut leaves and white or pale blue flowers. See also {fennelflower}.
love-in-idleness	0.
	syl	love-in-i:dle:ness
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {wild pansy}.
love knot	0.
	syl	love knot
	pos	n.
	def	a stylized bow, usually of ribbon, symbolizing the bond between two lovers. Also called: {lover's knot}.
Richard	infl
	head	Lovelace
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Lovelace	0.
	syl	Love:lace
	pron	<1l^v2lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	1618-58, English Cavalier poet, noted for (1642) and (1649).
loveless	1.
	syl	love+less
	pron	<1l^vlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without love.
	exam	1	a loveless marriage.
loveless	2.
	syl	love+less
	pron	<1l^vlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	receiving or giving no love.
lovelessly	sub
	head	loveless
	syl	love+less+ly
	pos	adv.
lovelessness	sub
	head	loveless
	syl	love+less+ness
	pos	n.
love letter	1.
	syl	love let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a letter or note written by someone to his or her sweetheart or lover.
love letter	2.
	syl	love let+ter
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a type of folded biscuit, made from eggs and rice flour.
love-lies-bleeding	0.
	syl	love-lies-bleed:ing
	pos	n.
	def	any of several amaranthaceous plants of the genus esp. having drooping spikes of small red flowers.
Lovell	0.
	syl	Lov:ell
	pron	<1l^v*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ber@.nard}. born 1913, English radio astronomer; founder (1951) and director of Jodrell Bank.
lovelock	0.
	syl	love+lock
	pron	<1l^v2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a long lock of hair worn on the forehead.
lovelorn	0.
	syl	love+lorn
	pron	<1l^v2lc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	miserable because of unrequited love or unhappiness in love.
lovelornness	sub
	head	lovelorn
	syl	love+2lorn+ness
	pos	n.
lovelier	infl
	head	lovely
	syl	love+li+er
	pos	adj.
loveliest	infl
	head	lovely
	syl	love+li+est.
	pos	adj.
lovely	1.
	syl	love+ly
	pron	<1l^vli>
	pos	adj.
	def	very attractive or beautiful.
lovely	2.
	syl	love+ly
	pron	<1l^vli>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly pleasing or enjoyable.
	exam	1	a lovely time.
lovely	3.
	syl	love+ly
	pron	<1l^vli>
	pos	adj.
	def	loving and attentive.
lovely	4.
	syl	love+ly
	pron	<1l^vli>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring love; lovable.
lovely	5.
	syl	love+ly
	pron	<1l^vli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a lovely woman.
loveliness	sub
	head	lovely
	syl	love+li+ness
	pos	n.
lovemaking	1.
	syl	love+mak:ing
	pron	<1l^v2mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual play and activity between lovers, esp. including sexual intercourse.
lovemaking	2.
	syl	love+mak:ing
	pron	<1l^v2mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {courtship}.
love match	0.
	syl	love match
	pos	n.
	def	a betrothal or marriage, based on mutual love rather than any other considerations.
love nest	0.
	syl	love nest
	pos	n.
	def	a place suitable for or used for making love.
love potion	0.
	syl	love po+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any drink supposed to arouse sexual love in the one who drinks it.
lover	1.
	syl	lov+er
	pron	<1l^v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, now esp. a man, who has an extramarital or premarital sexual relationship with another person.
lover	2.
	syl	lov+er
	pron	<1l^v*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	either of the two people involved in a love affair.
lover	3.a.
	syl	lov+er
	pron	<1l^v*>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who loves a specified person or thing.
	exam	1	a lover of music.
lover	3.b.
	syl	lov+er
	pron	<1l^v*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a music-lover;
	exam	2	cat-lover.
love seat	0.
	syl	love seat
	pos	n.
	def	a small upholstered sofa for two people.
love set	0.
	syl	love set
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	a set in which the loser has a score of zero.
lovesick	0.
	syl	love+sick
	pron	<1l^v2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	pining or languishing because of love.
lovesickness	sub
	head	lovesick
	syl	love+2sick+ness
	pos	n.
lovey	0.
	syl	lov+ey
	pron	<1l^vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	another word for {love} (sense 11).
lovey-dovey	0.
	syl	lov:ey-dov:ey
	pos	adj.
	def	making an excessive or ostentatious display of affection.
loving	0.
	syl	lov+ing
	pron	<1l^viG>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling, showing, or indicating love and affection.
lovingly	sub
	head	loving
	syl	lov+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lovingness	sub
	head	loving
	syl	lov+ing+ness
	pos	n.
loving cup	1.
	syl	lov+ing cup
	pos	n.
	def	a large vessel, usually two-handled, out of which people drink in turn at a banquet.
loving cup	2.
	syl	lov+ing cup
	pos	n.
	def	a similar cup awarded to the winner of a competition.
low	ety	C12 l*_ah, from Old Norse l*_agr; related to Old Frisian l*_ech low, Dutch laag 
low	H1.1.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a relatively small distance from base to top; not tall or high.
	exam	1	a low hill;
	exam	2	a low building.
low	H1.2.a.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at a relatively short distance above the ground, sea level, the horizon, or other reference position.
	exam	1	low cloud.
low	H1.2.b.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	low-lying.
low	H1.3.a.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or containing a relatively small amount of something.
	exam	1	a low supply.
low	H1.3.b.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	low-powered.
low	H1.4.a.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little value or quality.
low	H1.4.b.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	low-grade.
low	H1.5.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse or vulgar.
	exam	1	a low conversation.
low	H1.6.a.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	inferior in culture or status.
low	H1.6.b.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	low-class.
low	H1.7.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a physically or mentally depressed or weakened state.
low	H1.8.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	low-necked.
	exam	1	a low dress.
low	H1.9.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	stricken, prostrate, or dead.
low	H1.10.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	with a hushed tone; quiet or soft.
	exam	1	a low whisper.
low	H1.11.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively small price or monetary value.
	exam	1	low cost.
low	H1.12.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	relating to or characterized by a relatively low pitch.
low	H1.13.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of latitudes
	def	situated not far north or south of the equator.
low	H1.14.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little or no money.
low	H1.15.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	overthrown or defeated.
low	H1.16.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncommunicative or secretive.
low	H1.17.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	abject or servile.
low	H1.18.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a vowel whose articulation is produced by moving the back of the tongue away from the soft palate or the blade away from the hard palate, such as for the in English Compare {{high} (sense 20)}.
low	H1.19.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gear
	def	providing a relatively low forward speed for a given engine speed.
low	H1.20.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	of or relating to the Low Church.
low	H1.21.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a low position, level, degree, intensity, etc..
	exam	1	to bring someone low.
low	H1.22.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a low pitch; deep.
	exam	1	to sing low.
low	H1.23.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a low price; cheaply.
	exam	1	to buy low.
low	H1.24.a.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	to keep or be concealed or quiet.
low	H1.24.b.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	to wait for a favourable opportunity.
low	H1.25.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a low position, level, or degree.
	exam	1	an all-time low.
low	H1.26.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of relatively low atmospheric pressure, esp. a depression.
lowness	sub
	head	low
	syl	low+ness
	pos	n.
low	ety	Old English hl*_owan; related to Dutch loeien, Old Saxon hl*_oian 
low	H2.1.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the sound uttered by cattle; moo.
low	H2.2.
	syl	low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to make or express by a low or moo.
Low	0.
	syl	Low
	pron	<l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Da@.vid}. 1891-1963, British political cartoonist, born in New Zealand: created Colonel Blimp.
lowan	0.
	syl	low+an
	pron	<1l*u*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {Mallee fowl}.
Low Archipelago	0.
	syl	Low Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Tuamotu Archipelago}.
lowbred	alt
	head	lowborn
	or	lowborn
	syl	low+bred
	pron	<2l*u1bred>
	pos	adj.
lowborn	0.
	or	lowbred
	syl	low+born
	pron	<2l*u1bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	of ignoble or common parentage; not royal or noble.
lowboy	0.
	syl	low+boy
	pron	<1l*u2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a table fitted with drawers.
lowbrow	1.
	syl	low+brow
	pron	<1l*u2brau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a person who has uncultivated or nonintellectual tastes.
lowbrow	2.
	syl	low+brow
	pron	<1l*u2brau>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Disparaging.
	usage	also
	def	of or characteristic of such a person.
lowbrowism	sub
	head	lowbrow
	syl	low+2brow+ism
	pos	n.
low camp	0.
	syl	low camp
	pos	n.
	def	an unsophisticated form of {camp} (the style).
Low Church	1.
	syl	Low Church
	pos	n.
	def	the school of thought in the Church of England stressing evangelical beliefs and practices. Compare {Broad Church, High Church}.
Low-Church	infl
	head	Low Church
	syl	Low-Church.
	pos	adj.
Low Church	2.
	syl	Low Church
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this school.
Low-Churchman	sub
	head	Low Church
	syl	Low-1Church:man
	pos	n.
low comedy	0.
	syl	low com+e:dy
	pos	n.
	def	comedy characterized by slapstick and physical action.
low comedian	sub
	head	low comedy
	syl	low co+me:di:an
	pos	n.
Low Countries	0.
	syl	Low Coun+tries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the lowland region of W Europe, on the North Sea: consists of Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
low-down	1.
	syl	low-down
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mean, underhand, or despic?!able.
lowdown	infl
	head	low-down
	syl	low+down.
	pos	n.
low-down	2.
	syl	low-down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	information, esp. secret or true information.
Lowe	0.
	syl	L*"o:we
	pron	German <1l$o:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Karl) {Loewe}.
Amy (Lawrence) 	1.
	head	Lowell
	syl	A:my (Lawrence) .
	def	1874-1925, U.S. Imagist poet and critic.
James Russell	2.
	head	Lowell
	syl	James Rus:sell.
	def	1819-91, U.S. poet, essayist, and diplomat, noted for his series of poems in Yankee dialect, (1848; 1867).
Robert	3.
	head	Lowell
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	1917-77, U.S. poet. His volumes of verse include (1946), (1959), and (1964). He also wrote a trilogy of verse dramas, (1968), and a book of free translations, of European poems, (1961).
lower	ety	C12 (comparative of #7low %1); C17 (vb.)
lower	H1.1.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	adj.
	def	being below one or more other things.
	exam	1	the lower shelf;
	exam	2	the lower animals.
lower	H1.2.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	adj.
	def	reduced in amount or value.
	exam	1	a lower price.
lower	H1.3.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a limit or bound
	def	less than or equal to one or more numbers or variables.
lower	H1.4.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	denoting the early part or division of a period, system, formation, etc..
	exam	1	Lower Silurian.
lower	H1.5.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become low or on a lower level; bring, put, or cause to move down.
lower	H1.6.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce or bring down in estimation, dignity, value, etc..
	exam	1	to lower oneself.
lower	H1.7.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or be reduced.
	exam	1	to lower one's confidence.
lower	H1.8.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make quieter.
	exam	1	to lower the radio.
lower	H1.9.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the pitch of.
lower	H1.10.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue further away from the roof of the mouth.
lower	H1.11.
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1l*u*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to diminish or become less.
lowerable	sub
	head	lower
	syl	low+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
lower	ety	C13 louren to scowl; compare German lauern to lurk
lour	alt
	head	lower
	or	lower
	syl	lour
	pron	<1lau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
lower	H2.1.
	or	lour
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1lau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the sky, weather, etc.
	def	to be overcast, dark, and menacing.
lower	H2.2.
	or	lour
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1lau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to scowl or frown.
lower	H2.3.
	or	lour
	syl	low+er
	pron	<1lau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a menacing scowl or appearance.
loweringly	sub
	head	lower
	or	louringly
	syl	low+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
louringly	sub
	head	lower
	or	loweringly
	syl	lour+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Lower Austria	0.
	syl	Low+er Aus+tri:a
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE Austria: the largest Austrian province, containing most of the Vienna basin. Capital: Krems. Pop.: 1414876 (1971). Area: 19170 sq. km (7476 sq. miles). German name: {Nieder*"osterreich}.
Lower Burma	0.
	syl	Low+er Bur+ma
	pos	n.
	def	the coastal region of Burma.
Lower California	0.
	syl	Low+er Cal:i+for+nia
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous peninsula of NW Mexico, between the Pacific and the Gulf of California: administratively divided into the states of Baja California and Baja California Sur. Spanish name: {Baja California}.
Lower Canada	0.
	syl	Low+er Can:a+da
	pos	n.
	usage	from 1791 to 1841
	def	the official name of the S region of the present-day province of Quebec. Compare {Upper Canada}.
lower case	1.
	syl	low+er case
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom half of a compositor's type case, in which the small letters are kept.
lower-case	infl
	head	lower case
	syl	low:er-case.
	pos	adj.
lower case	2.
	syl	low+er case
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to small letters.
lower-case	infl
	head	lower case
	syl	low:er-case.
	pos	vb.
lower case	3.
	syl	low+er case
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print with lower-case letters.
lower chamber	0.
	syl	low+er cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {lower house}.
lower class	1.
	syl	low+er class
	pos	n.
	def	the social stratum having the lowest position in the social hierarchy. Compare {middle class, upper class, working class}.
lower-class	infl
	head	lower class
	syl	low:er-class.
	pos	adj.
lower class	2.
	syl	low+er class
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the lower class.
lower class	3.
	syl	low+er class
	pos	adj.
	def	inferior or vulgar.
lowerclassmen	infl
	head	lowerclassman
	syl	low+er+class+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lowerclassman	0.
	syl	low+er+class+man
	pron	<2l*u*1kla:sm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a freshman or sophomore. Also called: {underclassman}.
lower criticism	0.
	syl	low+er crit:i+cism
	pos	n.
	def	textual criticism, esp. the study of the extant manuscripts of the Scriptures in order to establish the original text. Compare {higher criticism}.
lower deck	1.
	syl	low+er deck
	pos	n.
	def	the deck of a ship situated immediately above the hold.
lower deck	2.
	syl	low+er deck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the petty officers and seamen of a ship collectively.
Lower Egypt	0.
	syl	Low+er E:gypt
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two main administrative districts of Egypt: consists of the Nile Delta.
lower house	0.
	syl	low+er house
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two houses of a bicameral legislature: usually the larger and more representative house. Also called: {lower chamber}. Compare {upper house}.
Lower Hutt	0.
	syl	Low+er Hutt
	pos	h^t; n.
	def	an industrial town in New Zealand on the S coast of North Island. Pop.: 58561 (1971).
Lower Lakes	0.
	syl	Low+er Lakes
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Canadian.
	def	Lakes Erie and Ontario.
lower mordent	0.
	syl	low+er mor+dent
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {mordent}.
lowermost	0.
	syl	low:er+most
	pron	<1l*u*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	lowest.
Lower Palaeolithic	1.
	syl	Low+er Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest of the three sections of the Palaeolithic, beginning about 3 million years ago and ending about 70000 #7b.c. with the emergence of Neanderthal man.
Lower Palaeolithic	2.
	syl	Low+er Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this period.
Lower Palatinate	0.
	syl	Low+er Pa+lat:i+nate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Rhine Palatinate}. See {Palatinate}.
lower regions	0.
	syl	low+er re+gions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	hell.
Lower Saxony	0.
	syl	Low+er Sax:o+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N West Germany, on the North Sea and including the E Frisian Islands; a leading European producer of petroleum. Capital: Hanover. Pop.: 7082158 (1970). Area: 47408 sq. km (18489 sq. miles). German name: {Niedersachsen}.
lower world	1.
	syl	low+er world
	pos	n.
	def	the earth as opposed to heaven or the spiritual world.
lower world	2.
	syl	low+er world
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hell}.
lowest common denominator	0.
	syl	low+est com+mon de+nom:i+na+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest integer or polynomial that is exactly divisible by each denominator of a set of fractions. Abbrev.: {L.C.D., l.c.d}. Also called: {least common denominator}.
lowest common multiple	0.
	syl	low+est com+mon mul+ti+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest number or quantity that is exactly divisible by each member of a set of numbers or quantities. Abbrev.: {L.C.M., l.c.m}. Also called: {least common multiple}.
Lowestoft	0.
	syl	Lowes+toft
	pron	<1l*ustoft>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing port and resort in E England, in NE Suffolk on the North Sea. Pop.: 52182 (1971).
low explosive	0.
	syl	low ex+plo+sive
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive of relatively low power, as used in firearms.
low frequency	0.
	syl	low fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency band or a frequency lying between 300 and 30 kilohertz. Abbrev.: {LF}.
Low German	0.
	syl	Low Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	a language of N Germany, spoken esp. in rural areas: more closely related to Dutch than to standard High German. Also called: {Plattdeutsch}. Abbrev.: {LG}.
low-keyed	alt
	head	low-key
	or	low-key
	syl	low-keyed
	pos	adj.
low-key	1.
	or	low-keyed
	syl	low-key
	pos	adj.
	def	having a low intensity or tone.
low-key	2.
	or	low-keyed
	syl	low-key
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a photograph, painting, etc.
	def	having a predominance of dark grey tones or dark colours with few highlights. Compare {high-key}.
lowland	1.
	syl	low+land
	pron	<1l*ul*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	relatively low ground.
lowland	2.
	syl	low+land
	pron	<1l*ul*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a low generally flat region.
lowland	3.
	syl	low+land
	pron	<1l*ul*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a lowland or lowlands.
lowlander	sub
	head	lowland
	syl	low+land+er
	pos	n.
Lowland	0.
	syl	Low+land
	pron	<1l*ul*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Lowlands of Scotland or the dialect of English spoken there.
the	infl
	head	Lowlands
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lowlands	0.
	syl	Low+lands
	pron	<1l*ul*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	a low generally flat region of central Scotland, around the Forth and Clyde valleys, separat?!ing the Southern Uplands from the Highlands. &- {#!Low+land+er}
Low Latin	0.
	syl	Low Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	any form or dialect of Latin other than the classical, such as Vulgar or Medieval Latin.
low-level language	0.
	syl	low-lev:el lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a computer programming language that is closer to machine language than to human language. Compare {high-level language}.
lowlier	infl
	head	lowly
	syl	low+li+er
	pos	adj.
lowliest	infl
	head	lowly
	syl	low+li+est.
	pos	adj.
lowly	1.
	syl	low+ly
	pron	<1l*uli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	humble or low in position, rank, status, etc.
lowly	2.
	syl	low+ly
	pron	<1l*uli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	full of humility; meek.
lowly	3.
	syl	low+ly
	pron	<1l*uli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	simple, unpretentious, or plain.
lowly	4.
	syl	low+ly
	pron	<1l*uli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	in a low or lowly manner.
lowliness	sub
	head	lowly
	syl	low+li+ness
	pos	n.
Low Mass	0.
	syl	Low Mass
	pos	n.
	def	a Mass that has a simplified ceremonial form and is spoken rather than sung. Compare {High Mass}.
low-minded	0.
	syl	low-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a vulgar or crude mind and character.
low-mindedly	sub
	head	low-minded
	syl	low-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
low-mindedness	sub
	head	low-minded
	syl	low-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
low-necked	0.
	syl	low-necked
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman's garment
	def	having a low neckline.
low-pass filter	0.
	syl	low-pass fil+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a filter that transmits all frequencies below a specified value, substantially attenuating frequencies above this value. Compare {high-pass filter, band-pass filter}.
low-pitched	1.
	syl	low-pitched
	pos	adj.
	def	pitched low in tone.
low-pitched	2.
	syl	low-pitched
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a roof
	def	having sides with a shallow slope.
low-pressure	1.
	syl	low-pres:sure
	pos	adj.
	def	having, using, or involving a pressure below normal.
	exam	1	a low-pressure gas.
low-pressure	2.
	syl	low-pres:sure
	pos	adj.
	def	relaxed or calm.
low profile	0.
	syl	low pro+file
	pos	n.
	def	a position or attitude characterized by a deliberate avoidance of prominence or publicity.
low relief	0.
	syl	low re+lief
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {bas-relief}.
low-rise	1.
	syl	low-rise
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a building having only a few storeys. Compare {high-rise}.
low-rise	2.
	syl	low-rise
	pos	n.
	def	such a building.
L(awrence) S(tephen)	infl
	head	Lowry
	syl	L(awrence) S(tephen).
	pos	n.
Lowry	0.
	syl	Low:ry
	pron	<1lauri>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1976, English painter, noted for his bleak northern industrial scenes, often containing primitive or stylized figures.
low-spirited	0.
	syl	low-spir:it+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	depressed, dejected, or miserable.
low-spiritedly	sub
	head	low-spirited
	syl	low-1spir:it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
low-spiritedness	sub
	head	low-spirited
	syl	low-1spir:it+ed+ness
	pos	n.
Low Sunday	0.
	syl	Low Sun+day
	pos	n.
	def	the Sunday after Easter.
low-tension	0.
	syl	low-ten:sion
	pos	adj.
	def	subjected to, carrying, or capable of operat?!ing at a low voltage. Abbrev.: {LT}
low tide	1.
	syl	low tide
	pos	n.
	def	the tide when it is at its lowest level or the time at which it reaches this.
low tide	2.
	syl	low tide
	pos	n.
	def	a lowest point.
the	infl
	head	Lowveld
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lowveld	0.
	syl	Low+veld
	pron	<1l*u2felt>, <-2velt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Bushveld}.
low water	1.
	syl	low wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{low tide} (sense 1)}.
low water	2.
	syl	low wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the state of any stretch of water at its lowest level.
low-water mark	1.
	syl	low-wa:ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	the level reached by seawater at low tide or by other stretches of water at their lowest level.
low-water mark	2.
	syl	low-wa:ter mark
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest point or level; nadir.
lox	ety	C19: from Yiddish laks, from Middle High German lahs salmon
lox	H1.0.
	syl	lox
	pron	<loks>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of smoked salmon.
lox	H2.0.
	syl	lox
	pron	<loks>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {liquid oxygen}, esp. when used as an oxidizer for rocket fuels.
loxodromic	ety	C17: from Greek loxos oblique+ dromikos relating to a course
loxodromical	alt
	head	loxodromic
	or	loxodromic
	syl	lox:o+drom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
loxodromic	0.
	or	loxodromical
	syl	lox:o+drom+ic
	pron	<2loks*1dromik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rhumb lines or to map projections on which rhumb lines appear straight, as on a Mercator projection.
loxodromically	sub
	head	loxodromic
	syl	lox:o+1drom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
loxodromy	alt
	head	loxodromics
	or	loxodromics
	syl	lox+od+ro+my
	pron	<lok1so?!dr*mi>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
loxodromics	0.
	or	loxodromy
	syl	lox:o+drom+ics
	pron	<2loks*1dromiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the technique of navigating using rhumb lines.
loyal	ety	C16: from Old French loial, leial, from Latin l*_eg*_alis #7legal 
loyal	1.
	syl	loy+al
	pron	<1lci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing continuing alle?!giance.
loyal	2.
	syl	loy+al
	pron	<1lci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	faithful to one's country, government, etc.
loyal	3.
	syl	loy+al
	pron	<1lci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or expressing loyalty.
loyally	sub
	head	loyal
	syl	loy+al+ly
	pos	adv.
loyalness	sub
	head	loyal
	syl	loy+al+ness
	pos	n.
loyalist	0.
	syl	loy+al+ist
	pron	<1lci*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a patriotic supporter of his sovereign or government.
loyalism	sub
	head	loyalist
	syl	loy+al+ism
	pos	n.
Loyalist	1.
	syl	Loy+al+ist
	pron	<1lci*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Northern Ireland
	def	any of the Protestants wishing to retain Ulster's link with Britain.
Loyalist	2.
	syl	Loy+al+ist
	pron	<1lci*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in North America
	def	an American colonist who supported Britain during the War of American Independence.
Loyalist	3.
	syl	Loy+al+ist
	pron	<1lci*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	during the Spanish Civil War
	def	a supporter of the republican government.
loyalties	infl
	head	loyalty
	syl	loy+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
loyalty	1.
	syl	loy+al+ty
	pron	<1lci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being loyal.
loyalty	2.
	syl	loy+al+ty
	pron	<1lci*lti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a feeling of allegiance.
Loyang	0.
	syl	Lo+yang
	pron	<1l*u1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in N Honan province on the Lo River near its confluence with the Yellow River: an important Buddhist centre in the 5th and 6th centuries; a commercial and industrial centre. Pop.: 580000 (1970 est.).
Loyola	0.
	syl	Loy:o:la
	pron	<lci1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint) {Ignatius Loyola}.
lozenge	ety	C14: from Old French losange of Gaulish origin; compare Vulgar Latin lausa flat stone
lozenge	1.
	syl	loz+enge
	pron	<1lozinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pastille, troche}. a medicated tablet held in the mouth until it has dissolved.
lozenge	2.
	syl	loz+enge
	pron	<1lozinJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	another name for {rhombus}.
lozenge	3.
	syl	loz+enge
	pron	<1lozinJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a diamond-shaped charge.
lozenged	0.
	syl	loz+enged
	pron	<1lozinJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with lozenges.
lozengy	0.
	syl	loz+eng:y
	pron	<1lozinJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	divided by diagonal lines to form a lattice.
Lozere	0.
	syl	Lo+z*`ere
	pron	French <lc1ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S central France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Mende. Pop.: 80234 (1975). Area: 5180 sq. km (2020 sq. miles).
Lozi	0.
	syl	Lo:zi
	pron	<1l*uzi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Barotse people of Zambia, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
LP	0.a.
	syl	LP
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {long player}. a long-playing gramophone record: usually one 12 inches (30 cm) or 10 inches (25 cm) in diameter, designed to rotate at 33@F1/3* revolutions per minute. Compare {EP}.
LP	0.b.
	syl	LP
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an LP sleeve.
LP	0.
	syl	L/P
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	letterpress.
LP	1.
	syl	L.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {LP} (in Britain) Lord Provost.
LP	2.
	syl	L.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {l.p}. low pressure.
LP gas	alt
	head	LPG
	or	LPG
	syl	LP gas
LPG	0.
	or	LP gas
	syl	LPG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	liquefied petroleum gas.
LPS	0.
	syl	L.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Lord Privy Seal.
Lr	0.
	syl	Lr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	lawrencium.
ls	ety	from Latin locus sigilli 
ls	0.
	syl	l.s.
	usage	on a document
	def	the place of the seal.
LS	0.
	syl	LS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Lesotho.
LSD	0.
	syl	LSD
	pos	n.
	def	lysergic acid diethylamide; a crystalline compound prepared from lysergic acid, used in experimental medicine and taken illegally as a hallucinogenic drug. Informal name (as an illegal hallucinogen): {acid}.
LSD	ety	Latin: pounds, shillings, pence
LSD sd	infl
	head	LSD
	or	lsd
	syl	L.S.D.+800509 .s.d.
lsd	infl
	head	LSD
	or	LSD sd
	syl	l.s.d.
LSD	0.
	syl	L.S.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain, esp. formerly
	def	librae, solidi, denarii.
LSE	0.
	syl	L.S.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	often used in speech
	def	London School of Economics.
LSI	0.
	syl	LSI
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	large scale integration.
LT	1.
	syl	LT
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	low-tension.
LT	2.
	syl	LT
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	letter telegram.
Lt	0.
	syl	Lt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Lieutenant.
lt	1.
	syl	l.t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	long ton.
lt	2.
	syl	l.t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	esp. in the U.S.
	def	local time.
Lt Col	0.
	syl	Lt. Col.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lieutenant colonel.
Lt Comdr	0.
	syl	Lt. Comdr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lieutenant commander.
ltd	alt
	head	Ltd
	or	Ltd
	syl	ltd.
Ltd	0.
	or	ltd
	syl	Ltd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	esp. after the names of British business organi?!zations
	def	limited (liability). U.S. equivalent: {Inc}.
Lt Gen	0.
	syl	Lt. Gen.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lieutenant general.
Lt Gov	0.
	syl	Lt. Gov.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	lieutenant governor.
Lu	0.
	syl	Lu
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	lutetium.
LU	0.
	syl	LU
	qual	Physics. abbrev. for
	def	loudness unit.
Lualaba	0.
	syl	Lu:a+la+ba
	pron	<2lu:*1la:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Za*"ire, rising in Shaba province and flowing north as the W headstream of the River Congo. Length: about 1800 km (1100 miles).
Luanda	0.
	syl	Lu+an+da
	pron	<lu1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Angola, a port in the west, on the Atlantic: founded in 1576, it became a centre of the slave trade to Brazil in the 17th and 18th centuries; oil refining. Pop.: 474328 (1970). Official name: {S?~ao Paulo de Loanda}.
Luang Prabang	0.
	syl	Lu+ang Pra+bang
	pron	<lu:1@G> <pra:1b@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in N Laos, on the Mekong River: residence of the monarch of Laos (1946-75). Pop.: 25000 (1970 est.).
luau	ety	from Hawaiian lu'au 
luau	1.
	syl	lu:au
	pron	<lu:1au>, <1lu:au>
	pos	n.
	def	a feast of Hawaiian food.
luau	2.
	syl	lu:au
	pron	<lu:1au>, <1lu:au>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of taro leaves usually prepared with coconut cream and octopus or chicken.
Luba	1.
	syl	Lu:ba
	pron	<1lu:b*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of Africa living chiefly in Shaba province of Za*"ire.
Luba	2.
	syl	Lu:ba
	pron	<1lu:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Tshiluba}. the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
lubber	ety	C14 lobre, probably from Scandinavian. See #7lob %1
lubber	1.
	syl	lub+ber
	pron	<1l^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a big, awkward, or stupid person.
lubber	2.
	syl	lub+ber
	pron	<1l^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {landlubber}.
lubberly	sub
	head	lubber
	syl	lub+ber+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
lubberliness	sub
	head	lubber
	syl	lub+ber+li+ness
	pos	n.
lubber line	0.
	syl	lub+ber line
	pos	n.
	def	a mark on a ship's compass that designates the fore-and-aft axis of the vessel. Also called: {lubber's line}.
lubber's hole	0.
	syl	lub+ber's hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a hole in a top or platform on a mast through which a sailor can climb.
Lubbock	0.
	syl	Lub+bock
	pron	<1l^b*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Texas: cotton market. Pop.: 153752 (1973 est.).
Lubeck	0.
	syl	L*"u+beck
	pron	German <1ly:bek>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N West Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein: the leading member of the Hanseatic League, and a major European commercial centre until the 15th century; West Germany's chief Baltic port, with large shipyards and many industries. Pop.: 236047 (1974 est.).
Lublin	0.
	syl	Lu+blin
	pron	Polish <1lublin>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in E Poland: provisional seat of the government in 1918 and 1944. Pop.: 259000 (1974 est.).
lubra	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
lubra	0.
	syl	lu+bra
	pron	<1lu:br*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Aboriginal woman.
lubricant	ety	C19: from Latin l*_ubric*_ans, present participle of l*_ubric*_are. See #7lubricate 
lubricant	1.
	syl	lub+ri+cant
	pron	<1lu:brik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a lubricating substance, such as oil.
lubricant	2.
	syl	lub+ri+cant
	pron	<1lu:brik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to lubricate.
lubricate	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ubric*_are, from l*_ubricus slippery
lubricate	1.
	syl	lu+bri+cate
	pron	<1lu:bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or treat with an oily or greasy substance so as to lessen friction.
lubricate	2.
	syl	lu+bri+cate
	pron	<1lu:bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make greasy, slippery, or smooth.
lubricate	3.
	syl	lu+bri+cate
	pron	<1lu:bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a lubricant.
lubrication	sub
	head	lubricate
	syl	lu+bri+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
lubricational	sub
	head	lubricate
	syl	lu+bri+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
lubricative	sub
	head	lubricate
	syl	lu+bri+2ca+tive
	pos	adj.
lubricator	1.
	syl	lu+bri+ca+tor
	pron	<1lu:bri2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that lubricates.
lubricator	2.
	syl	lu+bri+ca+tor
	pron	<1lu:bri2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for applying lubricant.
lubricity	ety	C15 (lewdness), C17 (slipperiness): from Old French lubricit*'e, from Medieval Latin lubricit*_as, from Latin, from l*_ubricus slippery
lubricity	1.
	syl	lu+bric+i:ty
	pron	<lu:1brisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or literary.
	def	lewdness or salaciousness.
lubricity	2.
	syl	lu+bric+i:ty
	pron	<lu:1brisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	smoothness or slipperiness.
lubricity	3.
	syl	lu+bric+i:ty
	pron	<lu:1brisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity to lubricate.
lubricous	ety	C16: from Latin l*_ubricus  &- #!lu+bri+cous+ly or lu+#!bri+cious+ly adv.
lubricious	alt
	head	lubricous
	or	lubricous
	syl	lu+bri+cious
	pron	<lu:1briS*s>
	pos	adj.
lubricous	1.
	or	lubricious
	syl	lu+bri+cous
	pron	<1lu:brik*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Formal or literary.
	def	lewd, lascivious.
lubricous	2.
	or	lubricious
	syl	lu+bri+cous
	pron	<1lu:brik*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	oily or slippery.
lubritorium	ety	C20: from #7lubricate+ -orium, as in sanatorium 
lubritoria	infl
	head	lubritorium
	syl	lu+bri+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lubritorium	0.
	syl	lu+bri+to+ri:um
	pron	<2lu:bri1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a place, as in a service station, for the lubrication of motor vehicles.
Lubumbashi	0.
	syl	Lu+bum+ba+shi
	pron	<2lu:bum1b@Si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Za*"ire, capital of Shaba province: founded in 1910 as a copper-mining centre; university (1955). Pop.: 403623 (1974 est.). Former name (until 1966): {*'Elizabethville}.
Lucan	H1.0.
	syl	Lu:can
	pron	<1lu:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 39-65 #7a.d., Roman poet. His epic poem describes the civil war between Caesar and Pompey.
Lucan	H2.0.
	syl	Lu+can
	pron	<1lu:k*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to St. Luke or St. Luke's gospel.
Lucania	0.
	syl	Lu+ca+ni:a
	pron	<lu:1kAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for {Basilicata}.
lucarne	ety	C16: from French, from Proven*,cal lucana , of obscure origin
lucarne	0.
	syl	lu+carne
	pron	<lu:1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dormer window.
Lucas van Leyden	0.
	syl	Lu:cas van Ley:den
	pron	<1lu:k*s> <v@n> <1lIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	??1494-1533, Dutch painter and engraver.
Lucca	0.
	syl	Luc+ca
	pron	Italian <1lukka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Italy, in Tuscany: centre of a rich agricultural region, noted for the production of olive oil. Pop.: 89944 (1971). Ancient name: {Luca}.
luce	ety	C14: from Old French lus, from Late Latin l*_ucius pike
luce	0.
	syl	luce
	pron	<lu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {pike} (the fish).
lucent	ety	C16: from Latin l*_uc*_ens, present participle of l*_uc*_ere to shine
lucent	0.
	syl	lu+cent
	pron	<1lu:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	brilliant, shining, or translucent.
lucently	sub
	head	lucent
	syl	lu+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
lucerne	0.
	syl	lu+cerne
	pron	<lu:1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {alfalfa}.
Lucerne	1.
	syl	Lu+cerne
	pron	<lu:1sR:n>, French <ly1sern>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton in central Switzerland, northwest of Lake Lucerne: joined the Swiss Confederacy in 1332. Pop.: 289641 (1970). Area: 1494 sq. km (577 sq. miles).
Lucerne	2.
	syl	Lu+cerne
	pron	<lu:1sR:n>, French <ly1sern>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Switzerland, capital of Lucerne canton, on Lake Lucerne: tourist centre. Pop.: 69879 (1970).
Lake	3.
	head	Lucerne
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in central Switzerland: fed and drained chiefly by the River Reuss. Area: 115 sq. km (44 sq. miles). German name: {Vierwaldst*"attersee}.
Lucerne	xref
	syl	Lu+cerne
	pron	<lu:1sR:n>, French <ly1sern>
	pos	n.
	def	German name (for senses 1 and 2): {Luzern}.
Lucian	0.
	syl	Lu:ci:an
	pron	<1lu:si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	2nd century #7a.d., Greek writer, noted esp. for his satirical and
lucid	ety	C16: from Latin l*_ucidus full of light, from l*_ux light
lucid	1.
	syl	lu+cid
	pron	<1lu:sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily understood; clear.
lucid	2.
	syl	lu+cid
	pron	<1lu:sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	shining or glowing.
lucid	3.
	syl	lu+cid
	pron	<1lu:sid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	of or relating to a period of normality between periods of insane or irresponsible behaviour.
lucidity	sub
	head	lucid
	or	lucidness
	syl	lu+1cid+i:ty
	pos	n.
lucidness	sub
	head	lucid
	or	lucidity
	syl	lu+cid+ness
	pos	n.
lucidly	sub
	head	lucid
	syl	lu+cid+ly
	pos	adv.
lucifer	0.
	syl	lu+ci+fer
	pron	<1lu:sif*>
	pos	n.
	def	a friction match: originally a trade name for a match manufactured in England in the 19th century.
Lucifer	ety	Old English, from Latin L*_ucifer, light-bearer, from l*_ux light+ ferre to bear
Lucifer	1.
	syl	Lu+ci+fer
	pron	<1lu:sif*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leader of the rebellion of the angels: usually identified with Satan.
Lucifer	2.
	syl	Lu+ci+fer
	pron	<1lu:sif*>
	pos	n.
	def	the planet Venus when it rises as the morning star.
luciferin	ety	C20: from Latin lucifer (literally: light-bearer)+-#7in 
luciferin	0.
	syl	lu+cif+er+in
	pron	<lu:1sif*rin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a substance occurring in bioluminescent organisms, such as glow-worms and fireflies. It undergoes an enzyme-catalysed oxidation and emits light on decaying to its ground state.
luciferous	0.
	syl	lu+cif+er+ous
	pron	<lu:1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	bringing or giving light.
Gaius	infl
	head	Lucilius
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
Lucilius	0.
	syl	Lu:cil:i:us
	pron	<lu:1sili*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??180-102 #7b.c., Roman satirist, regarded as the originator of poetical satire.
Lucina	ety	C14: from Latin l*_uc*_inus bringing to the light, from l*_ux light
Lucina	0.
	syl	Lu:ci:na
	pron	<lu:1sIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	a title or name given to Juno as goddess of childbirth.
luck	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch luc; related to Middle High German gel*"ucke, late Old Norse lukka, lykka 
luck	1.
	syl	luck
	pos	l^k; n.
	def	events that are beyond control and seem subject to chance; fortune.
luck	2.
	syl	luck
	pos	l^k; n.
	def	success or good fortune.
luck	3.
	syl	luck
	pos	l^k; n.
	def	something considered to bring good luck.
down on one's luck	4.
	head	luck
	syl	down on one's luck.
	def	having little or no good luck to the point of suffering hardships.
no such luck	5.
	head	luck
	syl	no such luck.
	def	unfortunately not.
try one's luck	6.
	head	luck
	syl	try one's luck.
	def	to attempt something that is uncertain.
luck	7.
	syl	luck
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to succeed with (something).
luckless	0.
	syl	luck+less
	pron	<1l^klis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no luck; unlucky.
lucklessly	sub
	head	luckless
	syl	luck+less+ly
	pos	adv.
lucklessness	sub
	head	luckless
	syl	luck+less+ness
	pos	n.
Lucknow	0.
	syl	Luck+now
	pron	<1l^knau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, capital of Uttar Pradesh: capital of Oudh (1775-1856); the British residency was beseiged (1857) during the Indian Mutiny. Pop.: 749239 (1971).
luckier	infl
	head	lucky
	syl	luck:i+er
	pos	adj.
luckiest	infl
	head	lucky
	syl	luck:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lucky	1.
	syl	luck:y
	pron	<1l^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or bringing good fortune.
lucky	2.
	syl	luck:y
	pron	<1l^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening by chance, esp. as desired.
luckily	sub
	head	lucky
	syl	luck:i+ly
	pos	adv.
luckiness	sub
	head	lucky
	syl	luck:i+ness
	pos	n.
lucky dip	1.
	syl	luck:y dip
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a barrel or box filled with sawdust and small prizes for which children search.
lucky dip	2.
	syl	luck:y dip
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.; Informal.
	def	an undertaking of uncertain outcome.
lucrative	ety	C15: from Old French lucratif; see #7lucre 
lucrative	0.
	syl	luc+ra+tive
	pron	<1lu:kr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a profit; profitable; remunerative.
lucratively	sub
	head	lucrative
	syl	lu+cra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
lucrativeness	sub
	head	lucrative
	syl	lu+cra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
lucre	ety	C14: from Latin l*_ucrum gain; related to Old English l*_ean reward, German Lohn wages
lucre	0.
	syl	lu+cre
	pron	<1lu:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually facetious.
	def	money or wealth (esp. in the phrase {filthy lucre) }.
Lucretia	0.
	syl	Lu:cre:ti:a
	pron	<lu:1krESi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman legend
	def	a Roman woman who killed herself after being raped by a son of Tarquin the Proud.
Lucretius	0.
	syl	Lu:cre:ti:us
	pron	<lu:1krESi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name ??96-55 #7b.c., Roman poet and philosopher. In his didactic poem he expounds Epicurus' atomist theory of the universe.
Lucretian	sub
	head	Lucretius
	syl	Lu+1cre:ti:an
	pos	adj.
lucubrate	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ucubr*_are to work by lamplight
lucubrate	0.
	syl	lu+cu+brate
	pron	<1lu:kju2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to write or study, esp. at night.
lucubrator	sub
	head	lucubrate
	syl	lu+cu+2bra+tor
	pos	n.
lucubration	1.
	syl	lu+cu+bra+tion
	pron	<2lu:kju1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	laborious study, esp. at night.
lucubration	2.
	syl	lu+cu+bra+tion
	pron	<2lu:kju1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a solemn literary work.
luculent	ety	C15: from Latin l*_uculentus full of light, from l*_ux light
luculent	1.
	syl	lu+cu+lent
	pron	<1lu:kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	easily understood; lucid.
luculent	2.
	syl	lu+cu+lent
	pron	<1lu:kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	bright or shining; glowing.
luculently	sub
	head	luculent
	syl	lu+cu+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Lucius Licinius	infl
	head	Lucullus
	syl	Lu:ci:us Li:ci:ni:us
	pron	<1lu:si*s> <li1sini*s>
	pos	n.
Lucullus	0.
	syl	Lu:cul:lus
	pron	<lu:1k^l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??110-56 #7b.c., Roman general and consul, famous for his luxurious banquets. He fought Mithradates VI (74-66).
Lucullan	sub
	head	Lucullus
	syl	Lu+1cul+lan
	pron	<2lu:k^1li*n>
	pos	adj.
Lucullean	sub
	head	Lucullus
	or	Lucullian
	syl	Lu+cul+le:an
	pron	<2lu:k^1li*n>
	pos	adj.
Lucullian	sub
	head	Lucullus
	or	Lucullean
	syl	Lu+cul+1li:an
	pos	adj.
Saint	infl
	head	Lucy
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Lucy	0.
	syl	Lu:cy
	pron	<1lu:si>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??303 #7a.d., a virgin martyred by Diocletian in Syracuse. Feast day: Dec 13.
	infl
	head	lud
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
lud	1.
	syl	lud
	pos	n.
	def	lord (in the phrase {my lud, m'lud}) : used when addressing a judge in court. {~}
lud	2.
	syl	lud
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an exclamation of dismay or surprise.
Luddite	ety	C19: alleged to be named after Ned Ludd, an 18th-century Leicestershire workman, who destroyed industrial machinery
Luddite	1.
	syl	Lud+dite
	pron	<1l^dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	any of the textile workers opposed to mechanization who rioted and organized machine-breaking between 1811 and 1816.
Luddite	2.
	syl	Lud+dite
	pron	<1l^dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	any opponent of industrial change or innovation.
Luddite	3.
	syl	Lud+dite
	pron	<1l^dIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	English history.
	def	of or relating to the Luddites.
Luddism	sub
	head	Luddite
	syl	Lud+dism
	pos	n.
Erich Friedrich Wilhelm von	infl
	head	Ludendorff
	syl	E:rich Frie:drich Wil:helm von
	pron	<1A:ri*,c> <1frEdri*,c> <1vilhelm> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Ludendorff	0.
	syl	Lu:den:dorff
	pron	German <1lu:dN2dcrf>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1937, German general, Hindenburg's aide in World War I.
Ludenscheid	0.
	syl	L*"u+den+scheid
	pron	German <1ly:dN2SIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: manufacturing centre for aluminium and plastics. Pop.: 79100 (1970).
Luderitz	0.
	syl	L*"u+der+itz
	pron	German <1ly:d*rits>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in South West Africa: diamond-mining centre. Pop.: 6642 (1970).
Ludhiana	0.
	syl	Lu+dhi:a+na
	pron	<2ludi1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in the central Punjab: Punjab Agricultural University (1962). Pop.: 397850 (1971).
ludicrous	ety	C17: from l*_udicrus done in sport, from l*_udus game; related to l*_udere to play
ludicrous	0.
	syl	lu+di+crous
	pron	<1lu:dikr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	absurd or incongruous to the point of provoking ridicule or laughter.
ludicrously	sub
	head	ludicrous
	syl	lu+di+crous+ly
	pos	adv.
ludicrousness	sub
	head	ludicrous
	syl	lu+di+crous+ness
	pos	n.
Ludlow	H1.0.
	syl	Lud+low
	pron	<1l^dl*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a machine for casting type from matrices set by hand, used esp. for headlines.
Ludlow	H2.0.
	syl	Lud+low
	pron	<1l^dl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in W central England, in Salop: castle (11th-16th century). Pop.: 23481 (1971).
ludo	ety	C19: from Latin: I play
ludo	0.
	syl	lu:do
	pron	<1lu:d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a simple board game in which players advance counters by throwing dice.
Ludwigsburg	0.
	syl	Lud+wigs+burg
	pron	German <1lu:tvi*,cs2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg northeast of Stuttgart: expanded in the 18th century around the palace of the dukes of W*"urttemberg. Pop.: 78100 (1970).
Ludwigshafen	0.
	syl	Lud+wigs+ha+fen
	pron	German <1lu:tvi*,cs2ha:fN>
	pos	n.
	def	city in SW West Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate, on the Rhine: chemical industry. Pop.: 173141 (1974 est.).
lues	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin: calamity
lues	infl
	syl	lu:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lues	1.
	syl	lu:es
	pron	<1lu:Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any venereal disease.
lues	2.
	syl	lu:es
	pron	<1lu:Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a pestilence.
luetic	sub
	head	lues
	syl	lu+et+ic
	pron	<lu:1etik>
	pos	adj.
luetically	sub
	head	lues
	syl	lu+1et:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
luff	ety	C13 (in the sense: steering gear): from Old French lof, perhaps from Middle Dutch loef peg of a tiller; compare Old High German laffa palm of hand, oar blade, Russian lapa paw
luff	1.
	syl	luff
	pos	l^f; n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the leading edge of a fore-and-aft sail.
luff	2.
	syl	luff
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to head (a sailing vessel) into the wind so that her sails flap.
luff	3.
	syl	luff
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a sail
	def	to flap when the wind is blowing equally on both sides.
luff	4.
	syl	luff
	pos	vb.
	def	to move the jib of (a crane) or raise or lower the boom of (a derrick) in order to shift a load.
luffa	1.
	syl	luf+fa
	pron	<1l^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical climbing plant of the cucurbitaceous genus esp. the dishcloth gourd.
luffa	2.
	syl	luf+fa
	pron	<1l^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {loofah}.
Luftwaffe	ety	C20: German, literally: air weapon
Luftwaffe	0.
	syl	Luft+waf+fe
	pron	German <1luft2vaf*>
	pos	n.
	def	the German Air Force.
lug	ety	C14: probably from Scandinavian; apparently related to Norwegian lugge to pull by the hair
lugs	infl
	head	lug
	syl	lugs
	pos	l^g; vb.
lugging	infl
	head	lug
	syl	lug+ging
	pos	l^g; vb.
lugged	infl
	head	lug
	syl	lugged.
	pos	l^g; vb.
lug	H1.1.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; vb.
	def	to carry or drag (something heavy) with great effort.
lug	H1.2.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce (an irrelevant topic) into a conversation or discussion.
lug	H1.3.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	to carry too much (sail) for the amount of wind blowing.
lug	H1.4.
	syl	lug
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of lugging.
lug	ety	C15 (Scots dialect) lugge ear, perhaps related to #7lug %1 (in the sense: to pull by the ear)
lug	H2.1.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	def	a projecting piece by which something is connected, supported, or lifted.
lug	H2.2.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	def	Also called: {tug}. a leather loop used in harness for various purposes.
lug	H2.3.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	def	a box or basket for vegetables or fruit with a capacity of 28 to 40 pounds.
lug	H2.4.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	qual	Brit. informal or Scot.
	def	another word for {ear}.
lug	H2.5.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a man, esp. a stupid or awkward one.
lug	H3.0.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	short for {lugsail}.
lug	ety	C16: origin uncertain
lug	H4.0.
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
	def	short for {lugworm}.
Luganda	0.
	syl	Lu+gan+da
	pron	<lu:1g@nd*>, <-1ga:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Buganda, spoken chiefly in Uganda, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Lugansk	0.
	syl	Lu+gansk
	pron	Russian <lu1gansk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1935) of {Voroshilovgrad}.
luge	ety	C20: from French
luge	0.
	syl	luge
	pron	<lu:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a light one-man toboggan.
Luger	0.
	syl	Lu+ger
	pron	<1lu:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a German semiautomatic pistol.
luggage	ety	C16: perhaps from #7lug %1#7, influenced in form by #7baggage 
luggage	0.
	syl	lug+gage
	pron	<1l^giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	suitcases, trunks, etc., containing personal belongings for a journey; baggage.
luggage van	0.
	syl	lug+gage van
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a railway carriage used to transport passengers' luggage, bicycles, etc. U.S. name: {baggage car}.
lugger	ety	C18: from #7lugsail 
lugger	0.
	syl	lug+ger
	pron	<1l^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a small working boat rigged with a lugsail.
Lugo	0.
	syl	Lu:go
	pron	Spanish <1lu$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Spain: Roman walls; Romanesque cathedral. Pop.: 63830 (1970). Latin name: {Lucus Augusti}.
lugsail	ety	C17: perhaps from Middle English (now dialect) lugge pole, or from lugge ear
lug	alt
	head	lugsail
	or	lugsail
	syl	lug
	pos	l^g; n.
lugsail	0.
	or	lug
	syl	lug+sail
	pron	<1l^gs*l>
	pos	l^g; n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a four-sided sail bent and hoisted on a yard.
lug screw	0.
	syl	lug screw
	pos	n.
	def	a small screw without a head.
lugubrious	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ugubris mournful, from l*_ug*_ere to grieve
lugubrious	0.
	syl	lu+gu+bri+ous
	pron	<lu1gu:bri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively mournful; doleful.
lugubriously	sub
	head	lugubrious
	syl	lu+1gu+bri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
lugubriousness	sub
	head	lugubrious
	syl	lu+1gu+bri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
lugworm	0.
	syl	lug+worm
	pron	<1l^g2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any polychaete worm of the genus living in burrows on sandy shores and having tufted gills: much used as bait by fishermen. Sometimes shortened to {lug}. Also called: {lobworm}.
lug wrench	0.
	syl	lug wrench
	pos	n.
	def	a spanner with a lug or lugs projecting from its jaws to engage the component to be rotated.
Luichow Peninsula	0.
	syl	Lui+chow Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<1lu:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of SE China, in SW Kwantung province, separated from Hainan Island by Hainan Strait.
Luik	0.
	syl	Luik
	pos	l@ojk; n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Li*`ege}.
Georg	infl
	head	Luk'acs
	syl	Ge:org
	pron	<1gAc:k>
	pos	n.
Luk'acs	0.
	syl	Lu:k*'acs
	pron	<1lu:k@C>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1885-1971, Hungarian Marxist philosopher and literary critic, whose works include (1923), (1946), and (1955).
Luke	1.
	syl	Luke
	pron	<lu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the Evangelist, a fellow worker of Paul and a physician (Colossians 4:14).
Luke	2.
	syl	Luke
	pron	<lu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the third Gospel, traditionally ascribed to Luke. Related adj.: {Lucan}.
lukewarm	ety	C14 luke probably from Old English hl*_eow warm; compare German lauwarm 
lukewarm	1.
	syl	luke+warm
	pron	<2lu:k1wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of water
	def	moderately warm; tepid.
lukewarm	2.
	syl	luke+warm
	pron	<2lu:k1wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing little enthusiasm or conviction.
lukewarmly	sub
	head	lukewarm
	syl	luke+1warm+ly
	pos	adv.
lukewarmness	sub
	head	lukewarm
	syl	luke+1warm+ness
	pos	n.
Lulea	0.
	syl	Lu+le:*%a
	pron	Swedish <1lu:l*2o:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia: industrial and shipbuilding centre; icebound in winter. Pop.: 58946 (1970).
lull	ety	C14: possibly imitative of crooning sounds; related to Middle Low German lollen to soothe, Middle Dutch lollen to talk drowsily, mumble
lull	1.
	syl	lull
	pos	l^l; vb.
	def	to soothe (a person or animal) by soft sounds or motions (esp. in the phrase {lull to sleep) }.
lull	2.
	syl	lull
	pos	l^l; vb.
	def	to calm (someone or someone's fears, suspicions, etc.), esp. by deception.
lull	3.
	syl	lull
	pos	n.
	def	a short period of calm or diminished activity.
lullingly	sub
	head	lull
	syl	lull+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lullaby	ety	C16: perhaps a blend of #7lull+goodbye 
lullabies	infl
	head	lullaby
	syl	lull:a+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lullaby	1.
	syl	lull:a+by
	pron	<1l^l*2bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a quiet song to lull a child to sleep.
lullaby	2.
	syl	lull:a+by
	pron	<1l^l*2bI>
	pos	n.
	def	the music for such a song.
lullabies	infl
	head	lullaby
	syl	lull:a+bies
	pos	vb.
lullabying	infl
	head	lullaby
	syl	lull:a+by+ing
	pos	vb.
lullabied	infl
	head	lullaby
	syl	lull:a+bied.
	pos	vb.
lullaby	3.
	syl	lull:a+by
	pron	<1l^l*2bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to quiet or soothe with or as if with a lullaby.
Jean Baptiste	infl
	head	Lully
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste
	pron	<Z?~a> <ba1tist>
	pos	n.
Lully	1.
	syl	Lul:ly
	pron	French <ly1li>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name 1632-87, French composer, born in Italy; founder of French opera. With Philippe Quinault as librettist, he wrote operas such as (1674) and (1686); as superintendent of music at the court of Louis XIV, he wrote incidental music to comedies by Moli*`ere.
Lully	2.
	syl	Lul:ly
	pron	<1l^li>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Lull} (lul). {Ray@.mond} {Ra@.m*'on} (ra#!mon). ??1235-1315, Spanish philosopher, mystic, and missionary. His chief works are and the Utopian novel
lulu	ety	C20: probably from the nickname for Louise 
lulu	0.
	syl	lu:lu
	pron	<1lu:lu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. slang.
	def	a person or thing considered to be outstanding in size, appearance, etc.
Luluabourg	0.
	syl	Lu+lu:a+bourg
	pron	<lu:1lu:*2bu*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Kananga}.
lumbago	ety	C17: from Late Latin lumb*_ago, from Latin lumbus loin
lumbago	0.
	syl	lum+ba+go
	pron	<l^m1bAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the lower back; backache affecting the lumbar region.
lumbar	ety	C17: from New Latin lumb*_aris, from Latin lumbus loin
lumbar	0.
	syl	lum+bar
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, near, or relating to the part of the body between the lowest ribs and the hipbones.
lumbar puncture	0.
	syl	lum+bar punc+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	insertion of a hollow needle into the lower region of the spinal cord to withdraw cerebrospinal fluid, introduce drugs, etc.
lumber	ety	C17: perhaps from a noun use of #7lumber %2
lumber	H1.1.a.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	logs; sawn timber.
lumber	H1.1.b.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the lumber trade.
lumber	H1.2.a.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	useless household articles that are stored away.
lumber	H1.2.b.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lumber room.
lumber	H1.3.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pile together in a disorderly manner.
lumber	H1.4.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill up or encumber with useless household articles.
lumber	H1.5.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Canadian.
	def	to convert (the trees) of (a forest) into marketable timber.
lumber	H1.6.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to burden with something unpleasant, tedious, etc.
lumberer	sub
	head	lumber
	syl	lum+ber+er
	pos	n.
lumber	ety	C14 lomeren; perhaps related to lome #7lame, Swedish dialect loma to move ponderously
lumber	H2.1.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or proceed in an awkward heavy manner.
lumber	H2.2.
	syl	lum+ber
	pron	<1l^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an obsolete word for {rumble}.
lumbering	H1.0.
	syl	lum+ber+ing
	pron	<1l^mb*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Canadian.
	def	the business or trade of cutting, preparing, or selling timber.
lumbering	H2.1.
	syl	lum+ber+ing
	pron	<1l^mb*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	awkward or heavy in move?!ment.
lumbering	H2.2.
	syl	lum+ber+ing
	pron	<1l^mb*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving with a rumbling sound.
lumberingly	sub
	head	lumbering
	syl	lum+ber+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lumberingness	sub
	head	lumbering
	syl	lum+ber+ing+ness
	pos	n.
lumberjack	ety	C19: from #7lumber %1#7+jack %1 (man)
lumberjack	0.
	syl	lum:ber+jack
	pron	<1l^mb*2J@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in North America
	def	a person whose work involves felling trees, transporting the timber, etc.
lumberjacket	0.
	syl	lum:ber+jack:et
	pron	<1l^mb*2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a boldly coloured, usually checked jacket in warm cloth, as worn by lumberjacks. U.S. name: {lumberjack}.
lumberyard	0.
	syl	lum:ber+yard
	pron	<1l^mb*2ya:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {timberyard}.
lumbricalis	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin lumbr*_icus worm
lumbricalis	0.
	syl	lum+bri+ca+lis
	pron	<2l^mbri1kAlis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of the four wormlike muscles in the hand or foot.
lumbrical	sub
	head	lumbricalis
	syl	lum+bri+cal
	pron	<1l^mbrikL>
	pos	adj.
lumbricoid	ety	C19: from New Latin lumbricoides, from Latin lumbr*_icus worm
lumbricoid	1.
	syl	lum+bri+coid
	pron	<1l^mbri2kcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	designating any part or structure resembling a worm.
lumbricoid	2.
	syl	lum+bri+coid
	pron	<1l^mbri2kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an earthworm.
lumen	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: light, aperture
lumens	infl
	head	lumen
	or	lumina
	syl	lu+mens
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lumina	infl
	head	lumen
	or	lumens
	syl	lu+mi+na
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lumen	1.
	syl	lu+men
	pron	<1lu:min>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of luminous flux; the flux emitted in a solid angle of 1 steradian by a point source having a uniform intensity of 1 candela. Symbol: lm
lumen	2.
	syl	lu+men
	pron	<1lu:min>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a passage, duct, or cavity in a tubular organ.
lumen	3.
	syl	lu+men
	pron	<1lu:min>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity within a plant cell enclosed by the cell walls.
lumenal	sub
	head	lumen
	or	luminal
	syl	lu+men+al
	pos	adj.
luminal	sub
	head	lumen
	or	lumenal
	syl	lu+min+al
	pos	adj.
Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas	infl
	head	Lumiere
	syl	Au:guste Ma:rie Louis Ni:co:las
	pron	<ogyst mari lwi nikc1la). 1862-1954, and his brothAr>
	pos	n.
Louis Jean	infl
	head	Lumiere
	syl	Louis Jean
	pron	<lwi 1Z?~a), 1864-1948, FrAnch chAmists and cinAma pionAArs, who invAntAd a cinAmatograph and a procAss of colour pho?!tography>
	pos	n.
luminance	ety	C19: from Latin l*_umen light
luminance	1.
	syl	lu+mi+nance
	pron	<1lu:min*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or quality of radiating or reflecting light.
luminance	2.
	syl	lu+mi+nance
	pron	<1lu:min*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure (in candelas per square metre) of the brightness of a point on a surface that is radiating or reflecting light. It is the luminous intensity in a given direction of a small element of surface area divided by the orthogonal projection of this area onto a plane at right angles to the direction. Symbol.
	exam	1	L
luminary	ety	C15: via Old French, from Latin l*_umin*_are lamp, from l*_umen light
luminaries	infl
	head	luminary
	syl	lu+mi+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
luminary	1.
	syl	lu+mi+nar:y
	pron	<1lu:min*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enlightens or influences others.
luminary	2.
	syl	lu+mi+nar:y
	pron	<1lu:min*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a famous person.
luminary	3.
	syl	lu+mi+nar:y
	pron	<1lu:min*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	something, such as the sun or moon, that gives off light.
luminary	4.
	syl	lu+mi+nar:y
	pron	<1lu:min*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or characterized by light or enlightenment.
luminesce	ety	back formation from #7luminescent 
luminesce	0.
	syl	lu+mi+nesce
	pron	<2lu:mi1nes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhibit luminescence.
luminescence	ety	C19: from Latin l*_umen light
luminescence	0.a.
	syl	lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the emission of light at low temperatures by any process other than incandescence, such as phosphorescence or chemiluminescence.
luminescence	0.b.
	syl	lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the light emitted by such a process.
luminescent	sub
	head	luminescence
	syl	lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
luminosities	infl
	head	luminosity
	syl	lu+mi+nos+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
luminosity	1.
	syl	lu+mi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<2lu:mi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being luminous.
luminosity	2.
	syl	lu+mi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<2lu:mi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is luminous.
luminosity	3.
	syl	lu+mi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<2lu:mi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a measure of the amount of light emitted by a star.
luminosity	4.
	syl	lu+mi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<2lu:mi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the attribute of an object or colour enabling the extent to which an object emits light to be observed. Former name: {brightness}. See also {colour}.
luminous	ety	C15: from Latin l*_umin*_osus full of light, from l*_umen light
luminous	1.
	syl	lu+mi+nous
	pron	<1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	radiating or reflecting light; shining; glowing.
	exam	1	luminous colours.
luminous	2.
	syl	lu+mi+nous
	pron	<1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	exhibiting luminescence.
	exam	1	luminous paint.
luminous	3.
	syl	lu+mi+nous
	pron	<1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of light; well-lit.
luminous	4.
	syl	lu+mi+nous
	pron	<1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a physical quantity in photometry
	def	evaluated accord?!ing to the visual sensation produced in an observer rather than by absolute energy measurements.
	exam	1	luminous flux;
	exam	2	luminous intensity.
luminous	5.
	syl	lu+mi+nous
	pron	<1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily understood; lucid; clear.
luminous	6.
	syl	lu+mi+nous
	pron	<1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	enlightening or wise.
luminously	sub
	head	luminous
	syl	lu+mi+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
luminousness	sub
	head	luminous
	syl	lu+mi+nous+ness
	pos	n.
luminous efficacy	1.
	syl	lu+mi+nous ef+fi+ca+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the quotient of the luminous flux of a radiation and its corresponding radiant flux. Symbol.
	exam	1	K
luminous efficacy	2.
	syl	lu+mi+nous ef+fi+ca+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the quotient of the luminous flux emitted by a source of radiation and the power it consumes. It is measured in lumens per watt. Symbol: #Gh\v, #GQ \v
luminous efficiency	0.
	syl	lu+mi+nous ef+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the efficiency of polychromatic radiation in producing a visual sensation. It is the radiant flux weighed according to the spectral luminous efficiencies of its constituent wavelengths divided by the corresponding radiant flux. Symbol.
	exam	1	V
luminous energy	0.
	syl	lu+mi+nous en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	energy emitted or propagated in the form of light; the product of a luminous flux and its duration, measured in lumen seconds. Symbol.
	exam	1	Q
luminous exitance	0.
	syl	lu+mi+nous ex:i+tance
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a surface to emit light expressed as the luminous flux per unit area at a specified point on the surface. Symbol.
	exam	1	M
luminous flux	0.
	syl	lu+mi+nous flux
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the rate of flow of luminous energy, evaluated according to its ability to produce a visual sensation. For a monochromatic light it is the radiant flux multiplied by the spectral luminous efficiency of the light. It is measured in lumens. Symbol: #GQ\v
luminous intensity	0.
	syl	lu+mi+nous in+ten+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the amount of light that a point source radiates in a given direction. It is expressed by the luminous flux leaving the source in that direction per unit of solid angle. Symbol.
	exam	1	I\v
lumisterol	ety	C20: from Latin lumin-, l*_umen light+#7sterol 
lumisterol	0.
	syl	lu+mis+te+rol
	pron	<lu:1mist*2rol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a steroid compound produced when ergosterol is exposed to ultraviolet radiation. Formula: C\2\8H\4\4O.
lumme	ety	C19: alteration of Lord love me 
lummy	alt
	head	lumme
	or	lumme
	syl	lum+my
	pron	<1l^mi>
	pos	interj.
lumme	0.
	or	lummy
	syl	lum+me
	pron	<1l^mi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or dismay.
lummox	ety	C19: origin unknown
lummox	0.
	syl	lum+mox
	pron	<1l^m*ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a clumsy or stupid person.
lump	ety	C13: probably related to early Dutch lompe piece, Scandinavian dialect lump block, Middle High German lumpe rag
lump	H1.1.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	def	a small solid mass without definite shape.
lump	H1.2.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any small swelling or tumour.
lump	H1.3.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	def	a collection of things; aggregate.
lump	H1.4.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an awkward, heavy, or stupid person.
lump	H1.5.a.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	def	self-employed workers in the building trade considered collectively, esp. with reference to tax and national insurance evasion.
lump	H1.5.b.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lump labour.
lump	H1.6.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	in the form of a lump or lumps.
	exam	1	lump sugar.
a lump in one's throat	7.
	head	lump
	syl	a lump in one's throat.
	def	a tight dry feeling in one's throat, usually caused by great emotion.
in the lump	8.
	head	lump
	syl	in the lump.
	def	collectively; en masse.
lump	H1.9.
	syl	lump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by together
	def	to collect into a mass or group.
lump	H1.10.
	syl	lump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow into lumps or become lumpy.
lump	H1.11.
	syl	lump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider as a single group, often without justification.
lump	H1.12.
	syl	lump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or cause lumps in or on.
lump	H1.13.
	syl	lump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to move or proceed in a heavy manner.
lump	ety	C16: origin uncertain
lump	H2.0.
	syl	lump
	pos	l^mp; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tolerate or put up with; endure (in the phrase {lump it}) .
lumpen	ety	from German Lump vagabond, influenced in meaning by Lumpen rag, as in #7lumpenproletariat 
lumpen	0.
	syl	lump+en
	pron	<1l^mpN>
	qual	Informal. adj.
	def	stupid or unthinking.
lumpenproletariat	ety	German, literally: ragged proletariat
lumpenproletariat	0.
	syl	lum+pen+pro+le+tar:i+at
	pron	<2l^mp*n2pr*uli1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Marxist theory
	def	the amorphous urban social group below the proletariat, consisting of criminals, tramps, etc.
lumper	0.
	syl	lum+per
	pron	<1l^mp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a stevedore; docker.
lumpfish	ety	C16 lump (now obsolete) lumpfish, from Middle Dutch lumpe, perhaps related to #7{lump %1}
lumpfish	infl
	or	lumpfishes
	syl	lump+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lumpfishes	infl
	head	lumpfish
	or	lumpfish
	syl	lump+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lumpfish	1.
	syl	lump+fish
	pron	<1l^mp2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a North Atlantic scorpaenoid fish, having a globular body covered with tubercles, pelvic fins fused into a sucker, and an edible roe: family
lumpfish	2.
	syl	lump+fish
	pron	<1l^mp2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any other fish of the family
lumpfish	xref
	syl	lump+fish
	pron	<1l^mp2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {#!lump+@!suck@.er}.
lumpish	1.
	syl	lump+ish
	pron	<1l^mpiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a lump.
lumpish	2.
	syl	lump+ish
	pron	<1l^mpiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid, clumsy, or heavy.
lumpishly	sub
	head	lumpish
	syl	lump+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
lumpishness	sub
	head	lumpish
	syl	lump+ish+ness
	pos	n.
lump sum	0.
	syl	lump sum
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively large sum of money, paid at one time, esp. in cash.
lumpier	infl
	head	lumpy
	syl	lump:i+er
	pos	adj.
lumpiest	infl
	head	lumpy
	syl	lump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lumpy	1.
	syl	lump:y
	pron	<1l^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or having lumps.
lumpy	2.
	syl	lump:y
	pron	<1l^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the sea
	def	rough.
lumpy	3.
	syl	lump:y
	pron	<1l^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	heavy or bulky.
lumpily	sub
	head	lumpy
	syl	lump:i+ly
	pos	adv.
lumpiness	sub
	head	lumpy
	syl	lump:i+ness
	pos	n.
lumpy jaw	0.
	syl	lump:y jaw
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a nontechnical name for {actino?!mycosis}.
Patrice	infl
	head	Lumumba
	syl	Pa:trice
	pron	<p*1trEs>
	pos	n.
Lumumba	0.
	syl	Lu:mum:ba
	pron	<lu1mumb*>
	pos	n.
	def	1925-61, Congo?!lese statesman; first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (now Za*"ire) (1960); assassinated.
Luna	ety	from Latin: moon
Luna	H1.1.
	syl	Lu:na
	pron	<1lu:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the alchemical name for {silver}.
Luna	H1.2.
	syl	Lu:na
	pron	<1lu:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of the moon. Greek counterpart: {Selene}.
Lunik	alt
	head	Luna
	or	Luna
	syl	Lu+nik
	pron	<1lu:n*>, <1lu:nik>, <1lu:nik>
	pos	n.
Luna	H2.0.
	or	Lunik
	syl	Lu:na
	pron	<1lu:n*>, <1lu:nik>, <1lu:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of Soviet lunar space-probes, one of which, {Luna 9}, made the first soft landing on the moon (1966).
lunacies	infl
	head	lunacy
	syl	lu+na+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lunacy	1.
	syl	lu+na+cy
	pron	<1lu:n*si>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	any severe mental illness.
lunacy	2.
	syl	lu+na+cy
	pron	<1lu:n*si>
	pos	n.
	def	foolishness or a foolish act.
luna moth	ety	C19: so named from the markings on its wings
luna moth	0.
	syl	lu:na moth
	pos	n.
	def	a large American saturniid moth, (or having light green wings with a yellow crescent-shaped marking on each forewing.
lunar	ety	C17: from Latin l*_un*_aris, from l*_una the moon
lunar	1.
	syl	lu+nar
	pron	<1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the moon.
lunar	2.
	syl	lu+nar
	pron	<1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring on, used on, or designed to land on the surface of the moon.
	exam	1	lunar module.
lunar	3.
	syl	lu+nar
	pron	<1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, caused by, or measured by the position or orbital motion of the moon.
lunar	4.
	syl	lu+nar
	pron	<1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing silver.
lunar caustic	0.
	syl	lu+nar caus+tic
	pos	n.
	def	silver nitrate fused into sticks, which were formerly used in cauterizing.
lunar eclipse	0.
	syl	lu+nar e:clipse
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{eclipse} (sense 1)}.
lunarian	1.
	syl	lu+nar+i:an
	pron	<lu:1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {selenog?!rapher}.
lunarian	2.
	syl	lu+nar+i:an
	pron	<lu:1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Myth.
	def	an inhabitant of the moon.
lunar module	0.
	syl	lu+nar mod+ule
	pos	n.
	def	the module used to carry two of the three astronauts on an Apollo spacecraft to the surface of the moon and back to the spacecraft.
lunar month	0.
	syl	lu+nar month
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {synodic month}. See {{month} (sense 6)}.
lunar year	0.
	syl	lu+nar year
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{year} (sense 6)}.
lunate	ety	C18: from Latin l*_un*_atus, crescent-shaped, from l*_un*_are, from l*_una moon
lunated	alt
	head	lunate
	or	lunate
	syl	lu+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
lunate	1.
	or	lunated
	syl	lu+nate
	pron	<1lu:nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, botany.
	def	shaped like a crescent.
lunate	2.
	or	lunated
	syl	lu+nate
	pron	<1lu:nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped bone forming part of the wrist.
lunately	sub
	head	lunate
	syl	lu+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
lunatic	ety	C13 (adj.) via Old French from Late Latin l*_un*_aticus crazy, moonstruck, from Latin l*_una moon
lunatic	1.
	syl	lu+na+tic
	pron	<1lu:n*tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	an informal or archaic word for {insane}.
lunatic	2.
	syl	lu+na+tic
	pron	<1lu:n*tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who is insane.
lunatically	sub
	head	lunatic
	syl	lu+1nat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lunatic asylum	0.
	syl	lu+na+tic a:sy+lum
	pos	n.
	def	another name, usually regarded as offensive, for {mental hospital}.
lunatic fringe	0.
	syl	lu+na+tic fringe
	pos	n.
	def	the members of a society or group who adopt or support views regarded as extreme or fanatical.
lunation	0.
	syl	lu+na+tion
	pron	<lu:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {synodic month}. See {{month} (sense 6)}.
lunch	ety	C16: probably short form of #7luncheon 
lunch	1.
	syl	lunch
	pron	<l^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal eaten during the middle of the day.
lunch	2.
	syl	lunch
	pron	<l^nC>
	pos	n.
	usage	Caribbean. among older people
	def	midafternoon tea. Compare {{breakfast} (sense 1)}, {{tea} (sense 5)}.
lunch	3.
	syl	lunch
	pron	<l^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat lunch.
lunch	4.
	syl	lunch
	pron	<l^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or buy lunch for.
luncher	sub
	head	lunch
	syl	lunch+er
	pos	n.
luncheon	ety	C16: probably variant of nuncheon, from Middle English none?!schench, from none #7noon+ schench drink
luncheon	0.
	syl	lunch+eon
	pron	<1l^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lunch, esp. a formal one.
luncheonette	0.
	syl	lunch+eon+ette
	pron	<2l^nC*1net>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a caf*'e or small informal restaurant where light meals and snacks are served.
luncheon meat	0.
	syl	lunch+eon meat
	pos	n.
	def	a ground mixture of meat (often pork) and cereal, usually tinned.
luncheon voucher	0.
	syl	lunch+eon vouch+er
	pos	n.
	def	a voucher worth a specified amount issued to employees and redeemable at a restaurant for food. Abbrev.: {LV} U.S. equivalent: {meal ticket}.
lunch hour	1.
	syl	lunch hour
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lunch break}. a break in the middle of the working day, usually of one hour, during which lunch may be eaten.
lunch hour	2.
	syl	lunch hour
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lunch time}. the time at which lunch is usually eaten.
Lund	0.
	syl	Lund
	pron	<lund>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Sweden, northeast of Malm*"o: founded in about 1020 by the Danish King Canute; the archbishopric for all Scandinavia in the Middle Ages; university (1668). Pop.: 55986 (1970).
Lundy's Lane	0.
	syl	Lun+dy's Lane
	pron	<1l^ndiz>
	pos	n.
	def	the site, near Niagara Falls, of a major battle (1814) in the War of 1812, in which British and Canadian forces defeated the Americans.
lune	ety	C18: from Latin l*_una moon
lune	H1.1.a.
	syl	lune
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of the surface of a sphere enclosed between two semicircles that intersect at opposite points on the sphere.
lune	H1.1.b.
	syl	lune
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped figure formed on a plane surface by the intersection of the arcs of two circles.
lune	H1.2.
	syl	lune
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a crescent.
lune	H1.3.
	syl	lune
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another word for {lunette} (sense 6).
lune	ety	C14 loigne, from Old French, from Medieval Latin longia, longea, from Latin longus #7long %1
lune	H2.0.
	syl	lune
	pron	<lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a leash for hawks or falcons.
Luneburg	0.
	syl	L*"u+ne+burg
	pron	German <1ly:n*2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N West Germany, in Lower Saxony: capital of the duchy of Brunswick-L*"uneburg from 1235 to 1369; prominent Hanse town; saline springs. Pop.: 59800 (1970).
lunette	ety	C16: from French: crescent, from lune moon, from Latin l*_una 
lunette	1.
	syl	lu+nette
	pron	<lu:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is shaped like a crescent.
lunette	2.
	syl	lu+nette
	pron	<lu:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	an oval or circular opening to admit light in a dome.
lunette	3.
	syl	lu+nette
	pron	<lu:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a semicircular panel containing a window, mural, or sculpture.
lunette	4.
	syl	lu+nette
	pron	<lu:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring attached to a vehicle, into which a hook is inserted so that it can be towed.
lunette	5.
	syl	lu+nette
	pron	<lu:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fortification like a detached bastion.
lunette	6.
	syl	lu+nette
	pron	<lu:1net>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lune}. a case fitted with a bracket to hold the consecrated host.
Lun'eville	0.
	syl	Lu+n*'e:ville
	pron	French <lynA1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France: scene of the signing of the {Peace of Lun*'eville} between France and Austria (1801). Pop.: 24700 (1975).
lung	ety	Old English lungen; related to Old High German lungun lung. Compare #7{lights %2}
lung	1.
	syl	lung
	pron	<l^G>
	pos	n.
	def	either one of a pair of spongy saclike respiratory organs within the thorax of higher vertebrates, which oxygenate the blood and remove its carbon dioxide.
lung	2.
	syl	lung
	pron	<l^G>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or analogous organ in other vertebrates or in invertebrates.
at the top of one's lungs	3.
	head	lung
	syl	at the top of one's lungs.
	def	in one's loudest voice; yelling.
lungan	0.
	syl	lun+gan
	pron	<1l^Gg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {longan}.
lunge	ety	C18: shortened form of obsolete C17 allonge, from French allonger to stretch out (one's arm) from Late Latin *_elong*_are to lengthen. Compare #7elongate 
lunge	H1.1.
	syl	lunge
	pron	<l^nJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a thrust made by advancing the front foot and straightening the back leg, extending the sword arm forwards.
lunge	H1.2.
	syl	lunge
	pron	<l^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden forward motion.
lunge	H1.3.
	syl	lunge
	pron	<l^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	to make a lunge.
lunge	H1.4.
	syl	lunge
	pron	<l^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with a lunge.
lunger	sub
	head	lunge
	syl	lung+er
	pos	n.
lunge	ety	C17: from Old French longe, shortened from allonge, ultimately from Latin longus #7long ; related to #7lunge %1
lunge	H2.1.
	syl	lunge
	pron	<l^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope used in training or exercising a horse.
lunge	H2.2.
	syl	lunge
	pron	<l^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exercise or train (a horse) on a lunge.
lungfish	infl
	or	lungfishes
	syl	lung+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lungfishes	infl
	head	lungfish
	or	lungfish
	syl	lung+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lungfish	0.
	syl	lung+fish
	pron	<1l^G2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater bony fish of the subclass having an air-breathing lung, fleshy paired fins, and an elongated body. The only living species are those of the genera of South America, of Africa, and of Australia.
lungi	ety	C17: Hindi, from Persian
lungee	alt
	head	lungi
	or	lungi
	syl	lun+gee
	pron	<1luGgE>
	pos	n.
lungi	0.
	or	lungee
	syl	lun+gi
	pron	<1luGgE>
	pos	n.
	def	a long piece of cotton cloth worn as a loincloth, sash, or turban by Indian men or as a skirt.
Lung-chi	alt
	head	Lungki
	or	Lungki
	syl	Lung-chi
	pron	<1luG1kE>
	pos	n.
Lungki	0.
	or	Lung-chi
	syl	Lung+ki
	pron	<1luG1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE China, in S Fukien province on the Saikoe River. Pop.: 100000 (1970 est.). Former name: {Changchow}.
lungworm	1.
	syl	lung+worm
	pron	<1l^G2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic nematode worm of the family occurring in the lungs of mammals, esp. which infects pigs.
lungworm	2.
	syl	lung+worm
	pron	<1l^G2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other nematodes that are parasitic in the lungs.
lungwort	1.
	syl	lung+wort
	pron	<1l^G2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian plants of the boraginaceous genus esp. which has spotted leaves and clusters of blue or purple flowers: formerly used to treat lung diseases.
lungwort	2.
	syl	lung+wort
	pron	<1l^G2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various boraginaceous plants of the N temperate genus having drooping clusters of tubular usually blue flowers.
Lunik	0.
	syl	Lu+nik
	pron	<1lu:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Luna%2}.
lunisolar	ety	C17: from Latin l*_una moon+#7solar 
lunisolar	0.
	syl	lu+ni+so+lar
	pron	<2lu:ni1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from, relating to, or based on the combined gravitational attraction of the sun and moon.
lunitidal	ety	C19: from Latin l*_una moon+#7tidal 
lunitidal	0.
	syl	lu+ni+tid+al
	pron	<2lu:ni1tIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tidal phenomena as produced by the moon.
lunitidal interval	0.
	syl	lu+ni+tid+al in+ter+val
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in time between the moon crossing a meridian and the following high tide at that meridian.
Luns	0.
	syl	Luns
	qual	Dutch
	def	lyns) {Jo@.seph} (#!jo$:z$ef) ({Marie Antoine Herbert}) . born 1911, Dutch diplomat and politician; secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization since 1971.
lunula	ety	C16: from Latin: small moon, from l*_una 
lunule	alt
	head	lunula
	or	lunula
	syl	lu+nule
	pron	<1lu:nju:l>
	pos	n.
lunulae	infl
	head	lunula
	or	lunules
	syl	lu+nu+lae
	pron	<-nju2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lunules	infl
	head	lunula
	or	lunulae
	syl	lu+nules.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lunula	0.
	or	lunule
	syl	lu+nu+la
	pron	<1lu:njul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the white crescent-shaped area at the base of the human fingernail. Nontechnical name: {half-moon}.
lunulated	alt
	head	lunulate
	or	lunulate
	syl	lu+nu+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
lunulate	1.
	or	lunulated
	syl	lu+nu+late
	pron	<1lu:nju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having markings shaped like crescents.
	exam	1	lunulate patterns on an insect.
lunulate	2.
	or	lunulated
	syl	lu+nu+late
	pron	<1lu:nju2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {lunular}. shaped like a crescent.
Luo	infl
	or	Luos
	syl	Lu:o
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Luos	infl
	head	Luo
	or	Luo
	syl	Lu:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Luo	1.
	syl	Lu:o
	pron	<l*1w*u>, <1lu:*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a cattle-herding Nilotic people living chiefly east of Lake Victoria in Kenya.
Luo	2.
	syl	Lu:o
	pron	<l*1w*u>, <1lu:*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Nilotic group of the Nilo-Saharan family.
Lupercalia	ety	Latin, from Luperc*_alis belonging to Lupercus, a Roman god of the flocks
Lupercalia	infl
	or	Lupercalias
	syl	Lu+per+ca+li:a
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lupercalias	infl
	head	Lupercalia
	or	Lupercalia
	syl	Lu+per+ca+li:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lupercalia	0.
	syl	Lu+per+ca+li:a
	pron	<2lu:pR:1kAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman festival of fertility, celebrated annually on Feb. 15. See also {Saint Valentine's Day}.
Lupercalian	sub
	head	Lupercalia
	syl	Lu+per+1ca+li:an
	pos	adj.
lupin	ety	C14: from Latin lup*_inus wolfish (see #7lupine) ; from the belief that the plant ravenously exhausted the soil
lupine	alt
	head	lupin
	or	lupin
	syl	lu+pine
	pron	<1lu:pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
lupin	0.
	or	lupine
	syl	lu+pin
	pron	<1lu:pin>
	pos	n.
	def	any papilionaceous plant of the genus of North America, Europe, and Africa, with large spikes of brightly coloured flowers and flattened pods.
lupine	ety	C17: from Latin lup*_inus, from lupus wolf
lupine	0.
	syl	lu+pine
	pron	<1lu:pIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a wolf.
lupulin	ety	C19: from New Latin lupulus, diminutive of lupus the hop plant
lupulin	0.
	syl	lu+pu+lin
	pron	<1lu:pjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	a resinous powder extracted from the female flowers of the hop plant and used as a sedative.
lupus	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Latin: wolf; said to be so called because it rapidly eats away the affected part#e Usage. In current usage the word lupus alone is generally understood to signify lupus vulgaris, lupus erythematosus being normally referred to in full or by the abbreviation LE.
lupus	0.
	syl	lu+pus
	pron	<1lu:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ulcerative skin diseases.
Lupi	infl
	head	Lupus
	syl	Lu:pi
	pron	<1lu:pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Lupus	0.
	syl	Lu+pus
	pron	<1lu:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Centaurus and Ara.
lupus erythematosus	0.
	syl	lu+pus er:y+the+ma+to+sus
	pron	<2eri2TEm*1t*us*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two inflammatory diseases of the connective tissue. {Discoid lupus erythematosus} is characterized by a scaly rash over the cheeks and bridge of the nose; {disseminated} or {systemic lupus erythematosus} affects the joints, lungs, kidneys, or skin. Abbrev.: {LE, L.E}.
lupus vulgaris	0.
	syl	lu+pus vul+gar+is
	pron	<v^l1ge*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	tuberculosis of the skin, esp. of the face, with the formation of raised translucent nodules. Sometimes shortened to {lupus}.
lur	ety	from Danish (and Swedish and Norwegian) lur, from Old Norse l*_uthr trumpet
lure	alt
	head	lur
	or	lur
	syl	lure
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	n.
lures	infl
	head	lur
	syl	lur:es
	pron	<1lu*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lur	0.
	or	lure
	syl	lur
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bronze musical horn found in Danish peat bogs and probably dating to the Bronze Age.
lurch	ety	C19: origin unknown
lurch	H1.1.
	syl	lurch
	pron	<lR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lean or pitch suddenly to one side.
lurch	H1.2.
	syl	lurch
	pron	<lR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stagger or sway.
lurch	H1.3.
	syl	lurch
	pron	<lR:C>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of lurching.
lurchingly	sub
	head	lurch
	syl	lurch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
lurch	ety	C16: from French lourche a game similar to backgammon, apparently from lourche (adj.) deceived, probably of Germanic origin
leave (someone) in the lurch	1.
	head	lurch
	syl	leave (someone) in the lurch.
	def	to desert (someone) in trouble.
lurch	H2.2.
	syl	lurch
	pron	<lR:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cribbage.
	def	the state of a losing player with less than 30 points at the end of a game (esp. in the phrase {in the lurch}) .
lurch	ety	C15: perhaps a variant of #7lurk 
lurch	H3.0.
	syl	lurch
	pron	<lR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to prowl or steal about suspiciously.
lurcher	ety	C16: from #7lurch %3
lurcher	1.
	syl	lurch+er
	pron	<1lR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prowls or lurks.
lurcher	2.
	syl	lurch+er
	pron	<1lR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a crossbred hunting dog, esp. one trained to hunt silently.
lurdan	ety	C14: from Old French lourdin, Old French lourd heavy, from Latin l*_uridus #7lurid 
lurdan	1.
	syl	lur+dan
	pron	<1lR:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a stupid or dull person.
lurdan	2.
	syl	lur+dan
	pron	<1lR:dN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dull or stupid.
lure	ety	C14: from Old French loirre falconer's lure, from Germanic; related to Old English lathian to invite
lure	1.
	syl	lure
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by away or into
	def	to tempt or attract by the promise of some type of reward.
lure	2.
	syl	lure
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	to entice (a hawk or falcon) from the air to the falconer by a lure.
lure	3.
	syl	lure
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person or thing that lures.
lure	4.
	syl	lure
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	any of various types of brightly-coloured artificial spinning baits, usually consisting of a plastic or metal body mounted with hooks and trimmed with feathers, etc. See {jig, plug, spoon}.
lure	5.
	syl	lure
	pron	<lu*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	a feathered decoy to which small pieces of meat can be attached and which is equipped with a long thong.
lurer	sub
	head	lure
	syl	lur+er
	pos	n.
luringly	sub
	head	lure
	syl	lur+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Lurex	1.
	syl	Lu+rex
	pron	<1lu*reks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a thin aluminium thread coated with plastic.
Lurex	2.
	syl	Lu+rex
	pron	<1lu*reks>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric containing such thread.
lurid	ety	C17: from Latin l*_uridus pale yellow; probably related to l*_utum a yellow vegetable dye
lurid	1.
	syl	lu+rid
	pron	<1lu*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	vivid in shocking detail; sensational.
lurid	2.
	syl	lu+rid
	pron	<1lu*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	horrible in savagery or violence.
lurid	3.
	syl	lu+rid
	pron	<1lu*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	pallid in colour; wan.
lurid	4.
	syl	lu+rid
	pron	<1lu*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	glowing with an unnatural glare.
luridly	sub
	head	lurid
	syl	lu+rid+ly
	pos	adv.
luridness	sub
	head	lurid
	syl	lu+rid+ness
	pos	n.
lurk	ety	C13: probably frequentative of #7lower %2; compare Middle Dutch loeren to lie in wait
lurk	1.
	syl	lurk
	pron	<lR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move stealthily or be concealed, esp. for evil purposes.
lurk	2.
	syl	lurk
	pron	<lR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be present in an unobtrusive way; go unnoticed. {~}
lurk	3.
	syl	lurk
	pron	<lR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a scheme or stratagem for success.
lurker	sub
	head	lurk
	syl	lurk+er
	pos	n.
lurkingly	sub
	head	lurk
	syl	lurk+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Lusaka	0.
	syl	Lu+sa+ka
	pron	<lu:1za:k*>, <-1sa:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Zambia, in the southeast at an altitude of 1280 m (4200 ft.): became capital of Northern Rhodesia in 1932 and of Zambia in 1964; University of Zambia (1966). Pop.: 262182 (1969).
Lusatia	0.
	syl	Lu+sa+ti:a
	pron	<lu:1sASi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Europe, lying between the upper reaches of the Elbe and Oder Rivers: now mostly in S East Germany, extending into SW Poland; inhabited chiefly by Sorbs.
Lusatian	1.
	syl	Lu+sa+ti:an
	pron	<lu:1sASi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Lusatia, its people, or their language.
Lusatian	2.
	syl	Lu+sa+ti:an
	pron	<lu:1sASi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Lusatia; a Sorb.
Lusatian	3.
	syl	Lu+sa+ti:an
	pron	<lu:1sASi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Sorbian language.
luscious	ety	C15 lucius, licius, perhaps a shortened form of #7delicious 
luscious	1.
	syl	lus+cious
	pron	<1l^S*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely pleasurable, esp. to the taste or smell.
luscious	2.
	syl	lus+cious
	pron	<1l^S*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very attractive.
luscious	3.
	syl	lus+cious
	pron	<1l^S*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cloying.
lusciously	sub
	head	luscious
	syl	lus+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
lusciousness	sub
	head	luscious
	syl	lus+cious+ness
	pos	n.
lush	ety	C15: probably from Old French lasche lax, lazy, from Latin laxus loose; perhaps related to Old English l*_@ac, Old Norse lakr weak, German lasch loose
lush	H1.1.
	syl	lush
	pron	<l^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of vegetation
	def	abounding in lavish growth.
lush	H1.2.
	syl	lush
	pron	<l^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fruits
	def	succulent and fleshy.
lush	H1.3.
	syl	lush
	pron	<l^S>
	pos	adj.
	def	luxurious, elaborate, or opulent.
lushly	sub
	head	lush
	syl	lush+ly
	pos	adv.
lushness	sub
	head	lush
	syl	lush+ness
	pos	n.
lush	ety	C19: origin unknown
lush	H2.1.
	syl	lush
	pron	<l^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a heavy drinker, esp. an alcoholic.
lush	H2.2.
	syl	lush
	pron	<l^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	alcoholic drink.
lush	H2.3.
	syl	lush
	pron	<l^S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to drink (alcohol) to excess.
Lu-shun	0.
	syl	L*"u-shun
	pron	<1lu:1Sun>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE China, in S Liaoning province, adjoining L*"u-ta at the S end of the Liaotung peninsula: jointly held by China and the Soviet Union (1945-55). Pop. (with L*"u-ta): 3600000 (1965 Western est.). Former name: {Port Arthur}.
Lusitania	0.
	syl	Lu+si+ta+ni:a
	pron	<2lu:si1tAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of the W Iberian Peninsula: a Roman province from 27 #7b.c. to the late 4th century #7a.d. ; corresponds to most of present-day Portugal and the Spanish provinces of Salamanca and C*'aceres.
lust	ety	Old English; related to Old High German lust desire, Old Norse losti sexual desire, Latin lasc*_ivus playful, wanton, lustful. Compare #7listless 
lust	1.
	syl	lust
	pos	l^st; n.
	def	a strong desire for sexual gratification.
lust	2.
	syl	lust
	pos	l^st; n.
	def	a strong desire or drive.
lust	3.
	syl	lust
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by after or for
	def	to have a lust (for).
lustful	1.
	syl	lust+ful
	pron	<1l^stful>
	pos	adj.
	def	driven by lust.
lustful	2.
	syl	lust+ful
	pron	<1l^stful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	vigorous or lusty.
lustfully	sub
	head	lustful
	syl	lust+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
lustfulness	sub
	head	lustful
	syl	lust+ful+ness
	pos	n.
lustral	ety	C16: from Latin l*_ustr*_alis adj. from #7lustrum 
lustral	1.
	syl	lus+tral
	pron	<1l^str*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the lustrum.
lustral	2.
	syl	lus+tral
	pron	<1l^str*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place at intervals of five years; quinquennial.
lustrate	ety	C17: from Latin l*_ustr*_are to brighten
lustrate	0.
	syl	lus+trate
	pron	<1l^strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purify by means of religious rituals or ceremonies.
lustration	sub
	head	lustrate
	syl	lus+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
lustrative	sub
	head	lustrate
	syl	lus+tra+tive
	pron	<1l^str*tiv>
	pos	adj.
lustre	ety	C16: from Old French, from Old Italian lustro, from Latin lustr*_are to make bright; related to #7lustrum 
luster	alt
	head	lustre
	or	lustre
	syl	lus+ter
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
lustre	1.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	reflected light; sheen; gloss.
lustre	2.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	radiance or brilliance of light.
lustre	3.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	great splendour of accomplishment, beauty, etc.
lustre	4.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to polish or put a gloss on a surface.
lustre	5.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vase or chandelier from which hang cut-glass drops.
lustre	6.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drop-shaded piece of cut glass or crystal used as a decoration on a chandelier, vase, etc.
lustre	7.a.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shiny metallic surface on some pottery and porcelain.
lustre	7.b.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	lustre decoration.
lustre	8.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mineralogy.
	def	the way in which light is reflected from the surface of a mineral. It is one of the properties by which minerals are defined.
lustre	9.
	or	luster
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<1l^st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, be, or become lustrous.
lustreless	sub
	head	lustre
	or	lusterless
	syl	lus+tre+less
	pos	adj.
lusterless	sub
	head	lustre
	or	lustreless
	syl	lus+ter+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
lusterware	alt
	head	lustreware
	or	lustreware
	syl	lus:ter+ware
	pron	<1l^st*2we*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
lustreware	0.
	or	lusterware
	syl	lus:tre+ware
	pron	<1l^st*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	pottery or porcelain ware with lustre decoration.
lustring	ety	C17: from Italian lustrino, from lustro #7lustre 
lutestring	alt
	head	lustring
	or	lustring
	syl	lute+string
	pron	<1lu:t2striG>
	pos	n.
lustring	0.
	or	lutestring
	syl	lus+tring
	pron	<1l^striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a glossy silk cloth, formerly used for clothing, upholstery, etc.
lustrum	ety	C16: from Latin: ceremony of purifi?!cation, from lustr*_are to brighten, purify
lustre	alt
	head	lustrum
	or	lustrum
	syl	lus+tre
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
lustrums	infl
	head	lustrum
	or	lustra
	syl	lus+trums
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lustra	infl
	head	lustrum
	or	lustrums
	syl	lus+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lustrum	0.
	or	lustre
	syl	lus+trum
	pron	<1l^str*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of five years.
lustier	infl
	head	lusty
	syl	lust:i+er
	pos	adj.
lustiest	infl
	head	lusty
	syl	lust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
lusty	1.
	syl	lust:y
	pron	<1l^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or characterized by robust health.
lusty	2.
	syl	lust:y
	pron	<1l^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	strong or invigorating.
	exam	1	a lusty brew.
lustily	sub
	head	lusty
	syl	lust:i+ly
	pos	adv.
lustiness	sub
	head	lusty
	syl	lust:i+ness
	pos	n.
lusus naturae	ety	C17: Latin: whim of nature
lusus naturae	0.
	syl	lu+sus na+tu+rae
	pron	<1lu:sus> <n@1tu*rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a freak, mutant, or monster.
Lu-ta	0.
	syl	L*"u-ta
	pron	<1lu:1ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE China, in S Liaoning province, adjoining L*"u-shun at the S end of the Liaotung peninsula: the chief northern port. Pop. (with L*"u-shun): 3600000 (1965 Western est.). Former name: {Dairen}.
lutanist	0.
	syl	lu+tan+ist
	pron	<1lu:t*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lutenist}.
lute	ety	C14: from Old French lut, via Old Proven*,cal from Arabic al `*_ud, literally: the wood
lute	H1.1.
	syl	lute
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient plucked stringed instrument, consisting of a long fingerboard with gut frets and strings, and a body shaped like a sliced pear.
lute	ety	C14: via Old French ultimately from Latin lutum clay
lute	H2.1.
	syl	lute
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {luting}. a mixture of cement and clay used to seal the joints between pipes, etc.
lute	H2.2.
	syl	lute
	pron	<lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seal (a joint or surface) with lute.
luteal	ety	C20: from Latin l*_uteus yellow, relating to l*_utum a yellow weed
luteal	0.
	syl	lu+te:al
	pron	<1lu:ti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by the development of the corpus luteum.
	exam	1	the luteal phase of the oestrous cycle.
luteinizing hormone	ety	C19: from Latin l*_uteum egg yolk, from l*_uteus yellow
luteinizing hormone	0.
	syl	lu+te:in+iz+ing hor+mone
	pron	<1lu:tii2nIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	a gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. In female vertebrates it stimulates ovulation, and in mammals it also induces the conversion of the ruptured follicle into the corpus luteum. In male vertebrates it promotes maturation of the interstitial cells of the testes and stimulates androgen secretion. Abbrev.: {LH} Also called: {interstitial cell-stimulating hormone}. See also {follicle-stimulating hormone, prolactin}.
lutenist	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin l*_ut*_anista, from l*_ut*_ana, apparently from Old French lut #7lute %1 ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
lutist	alt
	head	lutenist
	or	lutenist
	syl	lut+ist
	pron	<1lu:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
lutenist	0.
	or	lutist
	syl	lu+te:nist
	pron	<1lu:tinist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the lute.
luteolin	ety	C19: via French from New Latin reseda l*_uteola, dyer's rocket, from which this substance is obtained; l*_uteola from Latin l*_uteus yellow
luteolin	0.
	syl	lu+te:o+lin
	pron	<1lu:ti*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline compound found, in the form of its glycoside, in many plants. Formula: C\1\5H\1\0O\6.
luteous	ety	C17: from Latin l*_uteus yellow
luteous	0.
	syl	lu+te:ous
	pron	<1lu:ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a light to moderate greenish-yellow colour.
lutestring	0.
	syl	lute+string
	pron	<1lu:t2striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a variant of {lustring}.
Lutetia Parisiorum	alt
	head	Lutetia
	or	Lutetia
	syl	Lu+te:tia Pa+ris:i:o+rum
	pron	<lu:1tES*> <p*2rizi1c:r*m>
	pos	n.
Lutetia	0.
	or	Lutetia Parisiorum
	syl	Lu+te:tia
	pron	<lu:1tES*> <p*2rizi1c:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient name for {Paris} (the French city).
lutetium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin L*_ut*_etia ancient name of Paris, home of G. Urbain (1872-1938), French chemist, who discovered it
lutecium	alt
	head	lutetium
	or	lutetium
	syl	lu+te:ci:um
	pron	<lu1tESi*m>
	pos	n.
lutetium	0.
	or	lutecium
	syl	lu+te:ti:um
	pron	<lu1tESi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series, occurring in monazite and used as a catalyst in cracking, alkylation, and polymeriza?!tion. Symbol: Lu; atomic no.: 71; atomic wt.: 174.97; valency: 3; relative density: 9.835; melting pt.: 1656?%C; boiling pt.: 3315?%C.
Luth	0.
	syl	Luth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Lutheran.
Martin	infl
	head	Luther
	syl	Mar:tin.
	pos	n.
Luther	0.
	syl	Lu:ther
	pron	<1lu:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	1483-1546, German leader of the Protestant Reformation. As professor of biblical theology at Wittenberg University from 1511, he began preaching the crucial doctrine of justification by faith rather than by works, and in 1517 he nailed 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg, attacking Tetzel's sale of indulgences. He was excommunicated and outlawed by the Diet of Worms (1521) as a result of his refusal to recant, but he was protected in Wartburg Castle by Frederick III of Saxony (1521-22). He translated the Bible into German (1521-34) and approved Melanchthon's Augsburg Confession (1530), defining the basic tenets of Lutheranism.
Lutherism	sub
	head	Luther
	syl	Lu+ther+ism
	pos	n.
Lutheran	1.
	syl	Lu+ther+an
	pron	<1lu:T*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Luther or a member of a Lutheran Church.
Lutheran	2.
	syl	Lu+ther+an
	pron	<1lu:T*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Luther or his doctrines.
Lutheran	3.
	syl	Lu+ther+an
	pron	<1lu:T*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Lutheran Church.
Lutheranism	sub
	head	Lutheran
	syl	Lu+ther+an+ism
	pos	n.
luthern	ety	C17: probably from #7lucarne, perhaps influenced by L#7utheran 
luthern	0.
	syl	lu+thern
	pron	<1lu:T*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dormer}.
Luthuli	0.
	syl	Lu:thu:li
	pron	<lu:1tu:li>
	pos	n.
	def	Chief {Al@.bert John}. 1899-1967, South African political leader. As president of the African National Congress (1952-60), he campaigned for nonviolent resistance to apartheid: Nobel peace prize 1961.
Lutine bell	0.
	syl	Lu+tine bell
	pron	<1lu:tEn>, <lu:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a bell, taken from the ship kept at Lloyd's in London and rung before important announcements, esp. the loss of a vessel.
luting	1.
	syl	lut+ing
	pron	<1lu:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lute%2} (sense 1).
luting	2.
	syl	lut+ing
	pron	<1lu:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of pastry placed around the dish to seal the lid of a pie. Also called: {luting paste}.
lutist	1.
	syl	lut+ist
	pron	<1lu:tist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {lutenist}.
lutist	2.
	syl	lut+ist
	pron	<1lu:tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes lutes.
Luton	0.
	syl	Lu+ton
	pron	<1lu:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE central England, in S Bedfordshire: airport; motor-vehicle industries. Pop.: 161188 (1971).
Witold	infl
	head	Lutoslawski
	syl	Wi:told
	pron	<1vitclt>
	pos	n.
Lutoslawski	0.
	syl	Lu:to:slaw:ski
	pron	Polish <luto1slavski>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Polish composer, whose works frequently juxtapose aleatoric and notated writing.
Lutyens	1.
	syl	Lu:tyens
	pron	<1l^C*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.win}. 1869-1944, English architect, noted for his neoclassical country houses and his planning of New Delhi, India.
Lutyens	2.
	syl	Lu:tyens
	pron	<1l^C*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	his daughter {E@.lis@.a@.beth}. born 1906, English composer.
Lutzen	0.
	syl	L*"ut+zen
	pron	German <1lytsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town near Leipzig in East Germany: site of a battle (1632) in the Thirty Years' War in which the Imperialists under Wallenstein were defeated by the Swedes under Gustavus Adolphus, who died in the battle.
Lutzow-Holm Bay	0.
	syl	L*"ut:zow-Holm Bay
	pron	<1luts*u> <1h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Indian Ocean on the coast of Antarctica, between Enderby Land and Queen Maud Land.
lux	ety	C19: from Latin: light
lux	infl
	syl	lux.
	pos	l^ks; n.
	mod	pl.
lux	0.
	syl	lux
	pos	l^ks; n.
	def	the derived SI unit of illumination equal to a luminous flux of 1 lumen per square metre. 1 lux is equivalent to 0.0929 foot-candle. Symbol: lx
Lux	0.
	syl	Lux.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Luxembourg.
luxate	ety	C17: from Latin lux*_are to displace, from luxus dislocated; related to Greek loxos oblique
luxate	0.
	syl	lux+ate
	pron	<1l^ksAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to put (a shoulder, knee, etc.) out of joint; dislocate.
luxation	sub
	head	luxate
	syl	lux:1a+tion
	pos	n.
luxe	ety	C16: from French from Latin luxus extravagance, #7luxury 
luxe	0.
	syl	luxe
	pron	<l^ks, luks>
	pos	French lyks; n.
	def	See {de luxe}.
Luxembourg	1.
	syl	Lux+em+bourg
	pron	<1l^ks*m2bR:g>, French <lyks*~a1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a grand duchy in W Europe: formed the Benelux customs union with Belgium and the Netherlands in 1948 and is now a member of the Common Market. Languages: French and German. Re?!lig?!ion: mostly Roman Catholic. Currency: (Belgian) franc. Capi?!tal: Luxembourg. Pop.: 357000 (1975 est.). Area: 2586 sq. km (999 sq. miles).
Luxembourg	2.
	syl	Lux+em+bourg
	pron	<1l^ks*m2bR:g>, French <lyks*~a1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Luxembourg, on the Al?!zette River: an industrial centre. Pop.: 78403 (1974 est.).
Luxembourg	3.
	syl	Lux+em+bourg
	pron	<1l^ks*m2bR:g>, French <lyks*~a1bu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a province in SE Belgium, in the Ardennes. Capital: Arlon. Pop.: 219642 (1975 est.). Area: 4416 sq. km (1705 sq. miles).
Rosa	infl
	head	Luxemburg
	syl	Ro:sa
	pron	<1ro:za>
	pos	n.
Luxemburg	0.
	syl	Lux:em:burg
	pron	German <1luksM2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1919, German socialist theoretician and leader, involved with Karl Liebknecht in an unsuccessful Communist revolt (1919) and assassinated.
Luxor	0.
	syl	Lux+or
	pron	<1l^ksc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Egypt, on the River Nile: the southern part of the site of ancient Thebes; many ruins and tombs, notably the temple built by Amenhotep III (about 1411-1375 #7b.c.) #7. Pop.: about 77578 (1966).
luxulianite	ety	C19: named after Luxulyan, a village in Cornwall near which it was first found
luxullianite	alt
	head	luxulianite
	or	luxulianite
	syl	lux+ul+lia+nite
	pron	<l^k1su:lj*2nIt>
	pos	n.
luxulianite	0.
	or	luxullianite
	syl	lux+ul:ia+nite
	pron	<l^k1su:lj*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare variety of granite containing tourmaline embedded in quartz and feldspar.
luxuriant	ety	C16: from Latin luxuri*_ans, present participle of luxuri*_are to abound to excess
luxuriant	1.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ant
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rich and abundant; lush.
luxuriant	2.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ant
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	very elaborate or ornate.
luxuriant	3.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ant
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely productive or fertile.
luxuriance	sub
	head	luxuriant
	syl	lux:1u+ri+ance
	pos	n.
luxuriantly	sub
	head	luxuriant
	syl	lux:1u+ri+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
luxuriate	ety	C17: from Latin luxuri*_are 
luxuriate	1.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ate
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to take voluptuous pleasure; revel.
luxuriate	2.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ate
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flourish extensively or profusely.
luxuriate	3.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ate
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to live in a sumptuous way.
luxuriation	sub
	head	luxuriate
	syl	lux:2u+ri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
luxurious	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin luxuri*_osus excessive
luxurious	1.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ous
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by luxury.
luxurious	2.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ous
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoying or devoted to luxury.
luxurious	3.
	syl	lux:u+ri+ous
	pron	<l^g1zju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {lecherous}.
luxuriously	sub
	head	luxurious
	syl	lux:1u+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
luxuriousness	sub
	head	luxurious
	syl	lux:1u+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
luxury	ety	C14 (in the sense: lechery): via Old French from Latin luxuria excess, from luxus extravagance
luxuries	infl
	head	luxury
	syl	lux:u+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
luxury	1.
	syl	lux:u+ry
	pron	<1l^kS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	indulgence in and enjoyment of rich, comfortable, and sumptuous living.
luxury	2.
	syl	lux:u+ry
	pron	<1l^kS*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	something that is considered an indulgence rather than a necessity.
luxury	3.
	syl	lux:u+ry
	pron	<1l^kS*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to, indicating, or supplying luxury.
	exam	1	a luxury liner.
Luzern	0.
	syl	Lu+zern
	pron	<lu1tsern>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Lucerne}.
Luzon	0.
	syl	Lu+zon
	pron	<lu:1zon>
	pos	n.
	def	the main and largest island of the Philippines, in the N part of the archipelago, separated from the other islands by the Sibuyan Sea: important agriculturally, producing most of the country's rice, with large forests and rich mineral resources; industrial centres at Manila and Batangas. Capital: Quezon City. Pop.: 18001270 (1970). Area: 108378 sq. km (41845 sq. miles).
LV	0.
	syl	LV
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	luncheon voucher.
lv	0.
	syl	lv.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	leave (of absence, as from military duty).
Lvov	0.
	syl	Lvov
	pron	Russian <ljvcf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in the W Ukrainian SSR: belonging to Poland from 1340 until 1772 and to Austria until 1918; annexed to the Soviet Union in 1945; Ukrainian cultural centre, with a university (1661). Pop.: 617000 (1975 est.). Ukrainian name: {Lviv} (lvif). Polish name: {Lw*'ow}. German name: {Lemberg}.
Lw	0.
	syl	Lw
	usage	the former chemical symbol for
	def	lawrencium (now superseded by {Lr) }.
LW	1.
	syl	L.W.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Radio.
	def	long wave.
LW	2.
	syl	L.W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	low water.
LWL	alt
	head	lwl
	or	lwl
	syl	L.W.L.
lwl	0.
	or	LWL
	syl	l.w.l.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	length waterline; the length of a vessel at the waterline, taken at the centre axis.
lwm	alt
	head	LWM
	or	LWM
	syl	l.w.m.
LWM	0.
	or	lwm
	syl	L.W.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	low water mark.
Lw'ow	0.
	syl	Lw*'ow
	pos	lvuf; n.
	def	the Polish name for {Lvov}.
lx	0.
	syl	lx
	qual	Physics. abbrev. for
	def	lux.
LXX	0.
	syl	LXX
	qual	symbol for
	def	Septuagint.
-ly	ety	Old English -lic 
-ly	H1.0.
	syl	-ly
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-ly	H1.1.
	syl	-ly
	def	having the nature or qualities of.
	exam	1	brotherly;
	exam	2	godly.
-ly	H1.2.
	syl	-ly
	def	occurring at certain intervals; every.
	exam	1	daily;
	exam	2	yearly.
-ly	ety	Old English -lice, from -lic -#7ly %1
-ly	H2.0.
	syl	-ly
	usage	suffix forming adverbs.
	def	in a certain manner; to a certain degree.
	exam	1	quickly;
	exam	2	recently;
	exam	3	chiefly.
Lyallpur	0.
	syl	Ly+all+pur
	pron	<2lI*l1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Pakistan: commercial and manufacturing centre of a cotton and wheat growing region; university (1961). Pop.: 822263 (1972).
Louis Hubert Gonzalve	infl
	head	Lyautey
	syl	Louis Hu:bert Gon:zalve
	pron	<lwi ybe:r g?~c1zalv). 1854-1934, FrAnch marshal and colonial adminis?!trator; rAsidAnt gAnAral in Morocco (1912-25>
	pos	n.
lycanthrope	ety	C17: via New Latin, from Greek lukanthr*_opos, from lukos wolf+ anthr*_opos man
lycanthrope	1.
	syl	ly+can+thrope
	pron	<1lIk*n2Tr*up>, <lI1k@nTr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a werewolf.
lycanthrope	2.
	syl	ly+can+thrope
	pron	<1lIk*n2Tr*up>, <lI1k@nTr*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a person who believes that he is a wolf.
lycanthropy	ety	C16: from Greek luk*_anthrop*'ia, from lukos wolf+ anthr*_opos man
lycanthropy	1.
	syl	ly+can+thro+py
	pron	<lI1k@nTr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the supposed magical transformation of a human being into a wolf.
lycanthropy	2.
	syl	ly+can+thro+py
	pron	<lI1k@nTr*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a delusion in which a person believes that he is a wolf.
lycanthropic	sub
	head	lycanthropy
	syl	ly+can+throp+ic
	pron	<2lIk*n1Tropik>
	pos	adj.
Lycaon	0.
	syl	Ly:ca:on
	pron	<lI1kAon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Arcadia said to have offered Zeus a plate of human flesh to learn whether the god was omniscient.
Lycaonia	0.
	syl	Lyc:a:o+ni:a
	pron	<2lik*1*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of S Asia Minor, north of the Taurus Mountains; corresponds to present-day S central Turkey.
lyc'ee	ety	C19: French, from Latin: L#7yceum 
lyc'ees	infl
	head	lyc'ee
	syl	ly+c*'ees
	pron	<-sAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lyc'ee	0.
	syl	ly+c*'ee
	pron	<1lEsA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly French.
	def	a secondary school.
lyceum	1.
	syl	ly+ce:um
	pron	<lI1si*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	now chiefly in the names of buildings
	def	a public building for concerts, lectures, etc.
lyceum	2.
	syl	ly+ce:um
	pron	<lI1si*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	now chiefly in the names of buildings
	def	a cultural organization responsible for presenting concerts, lectures, etc.
lyceum	3.
	syl	ly+ce:um
	pron	<lI1si*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	now chiefly in the names of buildings
	def	another word for {lyc*'ee}.
Lyceum	ety	from Greek Lukeion, named after a temple nearby dedicated to Apollo Lukeios, an epithet of unknown origin
the	infl
	head	Lyceum
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Lyceum	1.
	syl	Ly+ce:um
	pron	<lI1si*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a school and sports ground of ancient Athens: site of Aristotle's discussions with his pupils.
Lyceum	2.
	syl	Ly+ce:um
	pron	<lI1si*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Aristotelian school of philosophy.
lychee	0.
	syl	ly+chee
	pron	<2lI1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {litchi}.
lych gate	0.
	syl	lych gate
	pron	<liC>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {lich gate}.
lychnis	ety	C17: New Latin, via Latin, from Greek lukhnis a red flower; related to lukhnos lamp
lychnis	0.
	syl	lych+nis
	pron	<1liknis>
	pos	n.
	def	any caryophyllaceous plant of the genus having red, pink, or white five-petalled flowers. See also {ragged robin}.
Lycia	0.
	syl	Ly+ci:a
	pron	<1lisi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region on the coast of SW Asia Minor: a Persian, Rhodian, and Roman province.
Lycian	1.
	syl	Ly+ci:an
	pron	<1lisi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Lycia, its inhabitants, or their language.
Lycian	2.
	syl	Ly+ci:an
	pron	<1lisi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Lycia.
Lycian	3.
	syl	Ly+ci:an
	pron	<1lisi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the Lycians, belonging to the Anatolian group or family.
lycopod	0.
	syl	ly+co+pod
	pron	<1lIk*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {club moss}, esp. one of the genus
lycopodium	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek, from lukos wolf+ pous foot
lycopodium	0.
	syl	ly+co+po+di:um
	pron	<2lIk*1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any club moss of the genus resembling moss but having woody tissue and spore-bearing cones: family See also { {ground pine} (sense 2)}.
Lycurgus	0.
	syl	Ly:cur:gus
	pron	<lI1kR:g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	9th century #7b.c., Spartan lawgiver. He is traditionally regarded as the founder of the Spartan constitution, military institutions, and educational system.
Lydda	0.
	syl	Lyd+da
	pron	<1lid*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Lod}.
lyddite	ety	C19: named after Lydd, a town in Kent near which the first tests were made
lyddite	0.
	syl	lydd+ite
	pron	<1lidIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive consisting chiefly of fused picric acid.
John	infl
	head	Lydgate
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Lydgate	0.
	syl	Lyd:gate
	pron	<1lid2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	??1370-??1450, English poet and monk. His vast output includes devotional works and translations, such as that of a French version of Boccaccio's (1430-38).
Lydia	0.
	syl	Lyd:i:a
	pron	<1lidi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region on the coast of W Asia Minor: a powerful kingdom in the century and a half before the Persian conquest (546 #7b.c.) . Chief town: Sardis.
Lydian	1.
	syl	Lyd+i:an
	pron	<1lidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Lydia, its inhabitants, or their language.
Lydian	2.
	syl	Lyd+i:an
	pron	<1lidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to an authentic mode represented by the ascending natural diatonic scale from F to F. See also {Hypo-}. Compare {Hypolydian}.
Lydian	3.
	syl	Lyd+i:an
	pron	<1lidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Lydia.
Lydian	4.
	syl	Lyd+i:an
	pron	<1lidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the Lydians, thought to belong to the Anatolian group or family.
lye	ety	Old English l*_eag; related to Middle Dutch l*_oghe, Old Norse laug bath, Latin lav*_are to wash
lye	1.
	syl	lye
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	def	any solution obtained by leaching, such as the caustic solution obtained by leaching wood ash.
lye	2.
	syl	lye
	pron	<lI>
	pos	n.
	def	a concentrated solution of sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide.
Lyell	0.
	syl	Ly:ell
	pron	<1lI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles}. 1797-1875, Scottish geologist. In (1830-33) he advanced the theory of uniformitarianism, refuting the doctrine of catastrophism.
lying	H1.0.
	syl	ly+ing
	pron	<1lIiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the present participle and gerund of {lie%1}.
lying	H2.0.
	syl	ly+ing
	pron	<1lIiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the present participle and gerund of {lie%2}.
lyings-in	infl
	head	lying-in
	syl	ly:ings-in.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lying-in	0.a.
	syl	ly:ing-in
	pos	n.
	def	confinement in childbirth.
lying-in	0.b.
	syl	ly:ing-in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a lying-in hospital.
lyke-wake	ety	C16: perhaps from Old Norse; see #7lich gate , {#7wake %1}
lyke-wake	0.
	syl	lyke-wake
	pron	<1lIk2wAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a watch held over a dead person, often with festivities.
John	infl
	head	Lyly
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Lyly	0.
	syl	Lyl:y
	pron	<1lili>
	pos	n.
	def	??1554-1606, English dramatist and novelist, noted for his two romances, (1578) and (1580), written in an elaborate style. See also {euphuism}.
lyme grass	ety	C18: probably a respelling (influenced by its genus name, Elymus) of #7lime %1, referring to its stabilizing effect (like lime in mortar)
lyme grass	0.
	syl	lyme grass
	pron	<lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate perennial dune grass, with a creeping stem and rough bluish leaves.
Lymington	0.
	syl	Lym+ing+ton
	pron	<1limiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, in SW Hampshire on the Solent: yachting centre and holiday resort. Pop.: 35664 (1971).
lymph	ety	C17: from Latin lympha water, from earlier limpa influenced in form by Greek numph*_e nymph
lymph	0.
	syl	lymph
	pron	<limf>
	pos	n.
	def	the almost colourless fluid, containing chiefly white blood cells, that is collected from the tissues of the body and transported in the lymphatic system.
lymphadenitis	ety	C19: New Latin. See #7lymph, adenitis 
lymphadenitis	0.
	syl	lym+phad+e:ni+tis
	pron	<lim2f@di1nItis>, <2limf@d->
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a lymph node.
lymphangial	0.
	syl	lym+phan+gi:al
	pron	<lim1f@nJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a lymphatic vessel.
lymphangitis	ety	C19: see #7lymph, angio -#7, -itis 
lymphangitides	infl
	head	lymphangitis
	syl	lym+phan+git:i+des
	pron	<-1Jiti2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lymphangitis	0.
	syl	lym+phan+gi+tis
	pron	<2limf@n1JItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of one or more of the lymphatic vessels.
lymphangitic	sub
	head	lymphangitis
	syl	lym+phan+git+ic
	pron	<2limf@n?!1Jit?!ik>
	pos	adj.
lymphatic	ety	C17 (meaning: mad): from Latin lymph*_aticus. Origi?!nal meaning perhaps arose from a confusion between nymph and #7lymph ; compare Greek numphaleptos frenzied
lymphatic	1.
	syl	lym+phat+ic
	pron	<lim1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing lymph.
	exam	1	the lymphatic vessels.
lymphatic	2.
	syl	lym+phat+ic
	pron	<lim1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the lymphatic system.
lymphatic	3.
	syl	lym+phat+ic
	pron	<lim1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	sluggish or lacking vigour.
lymphatic	4.
	syl	lym+phat+ic
	pron	<lim1f@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a lymphatic vessel.
lymphatically	sub
	head	lymphatic
	syl	lym+1phat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lymphatic system	0.
	syl	lym+phat+ic sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive network of capillary vessels that transports the interstitial fluid of the body as lymph to the venous blood circulation.
lymph cell	0.
	syl	lymph cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lymphocyte}.
lymph gland	0.
	syl	lymph gland
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {lymph node}.
lymph node	0.
	syl	lymph node
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous bean-shaped masses of tissue, situated along the course of lymphatic vessels, that help to protect against infection by killing bacteria and neutralizing toxins and are the source of lymphocytes.
lymphogranulomatosis	alt
	head	lymphoadenoma
	or	lymphoadenoma
	syl	lym+pho+gran:u+lo+ma+to+sis
	pron	<#A(2limf*u2gr@nju2l*um*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
lymphoadenoma	0.
	or	lymphogranulomatosis
	syl	lym+pho+ad+e:no+ma
	pron	<2limf*u2@di1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {Hodgkin's disease}.
lymphoblast	0.
	syl	lym+pho+blast
	pron	<1limf*u2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an immature lymphocyte.
lymphoblastic	sub
	head	lymphoblast
	syl	lym+pho+blas+tic
	pron	<2limf*u1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
lymphocyte	0.
	syl	lym+pho+cyte
	pron	<1limf*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of white blood cell formed in lymphoid tissue.
lymphocytic	sub
	head	lymphocyte
	syl	lym+pho+cyt+ic
	pron	<2limf*u1sitik>
	pos	adj.
lymphocytosis	0.
	syl	lym+pho+cy+to+sis
	pron	<2limf*usI1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally large number of lymphocytes in the blood: often found in diseases such as glandular fever and smallpox.
lymphocytotic	sub
	head	lymphocytosis
	syl	lym+pho+cy+tot+ic
	pron	<2limf*usI1totik>
	pos	adj.
lymphoid	0.
	syl	lym+phoid
	pron	<1limfcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling lymph or lymphatic tissue, or relating to the lymphatic system.
lymphomata	infl
	head	lymphoma
	or	lymphomas
	syl	lym+pho+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lymphomas	infl
	head	lymphoma
	or	lymphomata
	syl	lym+pho+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lymphoma	0.
	syl	lym+pho+ma
	pron	<lim1f*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour originating in a lymph node or lymphoid tissue.
lymphomatoid	sub
	head	lymphoma
	syl	lym+1pho+ma+2toid
	pos	adj.
lymphopoieses	infl
	head	lymphopoiesis
	syl	lym+pho+poi+e:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lymphopoiesis	0.
	syl	lym+pho+poi+e:sis
	pron	<2limf*upci1Esis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of lymphatic tissue or lymphocytes.
lymphopoietic	sub
	head	lymphopoiesis
	syl	lym+pho+poi+et+ic
	pron	<2limf*upci1etik>
	pos	adj.
lyncean	ety	C17: probably via Latin, from Greek Lunkeios concerning Lunkeos, an Argonaut renowned for his sharpsightedness, from lunx lynx
lyncean	1.
	syl	lyn+ce:an
	pron	<lin1sE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a lynx.
lyncean	2.
	syl	lyn+ce:an
	pron	<lin1sE*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having keen sight.
lynch	ety	probably after Charles Lynch (1736-96), Virginia justice of the peace, who presided over extralegal trials of Tories during the American War of Independence
lynch	0.
	syl	lynch
	pron	<linC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a mob
	def	to kill (a person) for some supposed offence.
lyncher	sub
	head	lynch
	syl	lynch+er
	pos	n.
lynching	sub
	head	lynch
	syl	lynch+ing
	pos	n.
John	infl
	head	Lynch
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Lynch	0.
	syl	Lynch
	pron	<linC>
	pos	n.
	def	known as born 1917, Irish statesman; prime minister of the Republic of Ireland (1966-73; since 1977).
lynchet	ety	Old English hlinc ridge
lynchet	0.
	syl	lynch+et
	pron	<1linCit>
	pos	n.
	def	a terrace or ridge formed in prehistoric or medieval times by ploughing a hillside.
lynch law	0.
	syl	lynch law
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of condemning and punishing a person by mob action without a proper trial.
Lynn	0.
	syl	Lynn
	pron	<lin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {King's Lynn}. Also called: {Lynn Re+gis} (#!ri$:d#f$Is).
lynx	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek lunx; related to Old English lox, German Luchs 
lynxes	infl
	head	lynx
	or	lynx
	syl	lynx:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lynx	infl
	or	lynxes
	syl	lynx.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lynx	1.
	syl	lynx
	pron	<liGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a feline mammal, (or of Europe and North America, with grey-brown mottled fur, tufted ears, and a short tail.
lynx	2.
	syl	lynx
	pron	<liGks>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of this animal.
bay lynx	3.
	head	lynx
	syl	bay lynx.
	def	another name for {bobcat}.
desert lynx	4.
	head	lynx
	syl	desert lynx.
	def	another name for {caracal}.
lynx	5.
	syl	lynx
	pron	<liGks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Polish lynx}. a large fancy pigeon from Poland, with spangled or laced markings.
lynxlike	sub
	head	lynx
	syl	lynx+2like
	pos	adj.
Lyncis	infl
	head	Lynx
	syl	Lyn+cis
	pron	<1linsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Lynx	0.
	syl	Lynx
	pron	<liGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Ursa Major and Cancer.
lynx-eyed	0.
	syl	lynx-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having keen sight.
lyo-	ety	from Greek luein to loose
lyo-	0.
	syl	ly:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating dispersion or dissolution.
	exam	1	lyophilic;
	exam	2	lyophilize;
	exam	3	lyophobic.
Lyon	0.
	syl	Lyon
	pron	French <lj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE central France, capital of Rh*^one department, at the confluence of the Rivers Rh*^one and Sa*^one: the third largest city in France; a major industrial centre and river port. Pop.: 462841 (1975). English name: {Ly+ons} (#!la$I$$nz). Ancient name: {Lugdunum}.
Lyon King of Arms	ety	C14: archaic spelling of #7lion , referring to the figure on the royal shield
Lyon King of Arms	0.
	syl	Ly:on King of Arms
	pron	<1lI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief herald of Scotland. Also called: {Lord Lyon}.
Lyonnais	0.
	syl	Lyon+nais
	pron	French <ljc1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of E central France, on the Rivers Rh*^one and Sa*^one: occupied by the present-day departments of Rh*^one and Loire. Chief town: Lyon.
lyonnaise	0.
	syl	ly+on+naise
	pron	<2lI*1nAz>, French <ljc1ne:z>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	cooked or garnished with onions, usually fried.
Lyonnesse	0.
	syl	Ly+on+nesse
	pron	<2lI*1nes>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the mythical birthplace of Sir Tristram, situated in SW England and believed to have been submerged by the sea.
Joseph Aloysius	infl
	head	Lyons
	syl	Jo:seph Al:oy:sius.
	pos	n.
Lyons	0.
	syl	Ly:ons
	pron	<1lI*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1939, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1931-39).
lyophilic	0.
	syl	ly:o+phil+ic
	pron	<2lI*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a colloid
	def	having a dispersed phase with a high affinity for the continuous phase.
	exam	1	a lyophilic sol.
lyophilise	alt
	head	lyophilize
	or	lyophilize
	syl	ly+oph:i+lise
	pron	<lI1ofi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
lyophilize	0.
	or	lyophilise
	syl	ly+oph:i+lize
	pron	<lI1ofi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dry (blood, serum, tissue, etc.) by freezing in a high vacuum.
lyophobic	0.
	syl	ly:o+pho+bic
	pron	<2lI*u1f*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a colloid
	def	having a dispersed phase with little or no affinity for the continuous phase.
	exam	1	a lyophobic sol.
Lyrae	infl
	head	Lyra
	syl	Ly:rae
	pron	<1lI*rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Lyra	0.
	syl	Ly:ra
	pron	<1lI*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the N hemisphere lying near Cygnus and Draco and containing the star Vega, an eclipsing binary ({Beta Lyrae}) , a planetary nebula (the {Ring nebula) }, and a variable star, {RR Lyrae}.
lyrate	ety	C18: from New Latin lyr*_atus, Latin from lyra #7lyre 
lyrated	alt
	head	lyrate
	or	lyrate
	syl	ly+rat+ed
	pos	adj.
lyrate	1.
	or	lyrated
	syl	ly+rate
	pron	<1lI*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a lyre.
lyrate	2.
	or	lyrated
	syl	ly+rate
	pron	<1lI*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having a large terminal lobe and smaller lateral lobes.
lyrately	sub
	head	lyrate
	syl	ly+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
lyra viol	0.
	syl	ly:ra vi:ol
	pos	n.
	def	a lutelike musical instrument popular in the 16th and 17th centuries: the forerunner of the mandolin.
lyre	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin lyra, from Greek lura 
lyre	1.
	syl	lyre
	pron	<lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek stringed instrument consisting of a resonating tortoise shell to which a crossbar was attached by two projecting arms. It was plucked with a plectrum and used for accompanying songs.
lyre	2.
	syl	lyre
	pron	<lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any ancient instrument of similar design.
lyre	3.
	syl	lyre
	pron	<lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval bowed instrument of the violin family.
lyrebird	0.
	syl	lyre+bird
	pron	<1lI*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two pheasant-like Australian birds, and constituting the family during courtship displays, the male spreads its tail into the shape of a lyre.
lyric	ety	C16: from Latin lyricus, from Greek lurikos, from lura #7lyre 
lyric	1.a.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing the writer's personal feelings and thoughts.
lyric	1.b.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the form and manner of a song.
lyric	2.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such poetry.
lyric	3.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a singing voice
	def	having a light quality and tone.
lyric	4.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended for singing, esp. (in classical Greece) to the accompaniment of the lyre.
lyric	5.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a short poem of songlike quality.
lyric	6.
	syl	lyr+ic
	pron	<1lirik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the words of a popular song. {~} Also (for senses 1-3): {lyrical}.
lyrically	sub
	head	lyric
	syl	lyr:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
lyricalness	sub
	head	lyric
	syl	lyr:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
lyrical	1.
	syl	lyr:i+cal
	pron	<1lirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for lyric (senses 1-3).
lyrical	2.
	syl	lyr:i+cal
	pron	<1lirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	enthusiastic; effusive (esp. in the phrase {to wax lyrical}) .
lyricism	1.
	syl	lyr:i+cism
	pron	<1liri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or style of lyric poetry.
lyricism	2.
	syl	lyr:i+cism
	pron	<1liri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	emotional or enthusiastic outpouring.
lyricist	1.
	syl	lyr:i+cist
	pron	<1lirisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes the words for a song, opera, or musical play.
lyricist	2.
	syl	lyr:i+cist
	pron	<1lirisist>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lyrist}. a lyric poet.
lyrism	1.
	syl	lyr+ism
	pron	<1liriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or technique of playing the lyre.
lyrism	2.
	syl	lyr+ism
	pron	<1liriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {lyricism}.
lyrist	1.
	syl	lyr+ist
	pron	<1lI*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the lyre.
lyrist	2.
	syl	lyr+ist
	pron	<1lirist>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {lyricist} (sense 2).
lys-	0.
	syl	lys-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {lyso-} before a vowel.
Lysander	0.
	syl	Ly:san:der
	pron	<lI1s@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 395 #7b.c., Spartan naval com?!mander of the Peloponnesian War.
lyse	0.
	syl	lyse
	pron	<lIs>, <lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo lysis.
Trofim Denisovich	infl
	head	Lysenko
	syl	Tro:fim De:ni:so:vich
	pron	<tra1fim> <di1nis*viC>
	pos	n.
Lysenko	0.
	syl	Ly:sen:ko
	pron	<li1seGk*u>, Russian <li1sjenk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1976, Russian biologist and geneticist.
Lysenkoism	0.
	syl	Ly+sen+ko+ism
	pron	<li1seGk*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of Neo-Lamarckism advocated by Lysenko, emphasizing the importance of the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
lysergic acid	ety	C20: from (#7hydro) #7lys (#7is) +#7erg (#7ot) +-#7ic 
lysergic acid	0.
	syl	ly+ser+gic ac:id
	pron	<li1sR:Jik>, <lI->
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline compound with a polycyclic molecular structure: used in medical research. Formula C\1\6H\1\6N\2O\2.
lysergic acid diethylamide	0.
	syl	ly+ser+gic ac:id di+eth:yl+a:mide
	pron	<dI2eTil1AmId>, <-2ETIl->
	pos	n.
	def	See {LSD}.
Lysias	0.
	syl	Lys:i:as
	pron	<1lisi2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	??450-??380 #7b.c., Athenian orator.
Lysimachus	0.
	syl	Ly:sim:a:chus
	pron	<lI1sim*k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??360-281 #7b.c., Macedonian general under Alexander the Great; king of Thrace (323-281); killed in battle by Seleucus I.
lysimeter	ety	C20: from lysi- (variant of #7lyso -)#7+ -#7meter 
lysimeter	0.
	syl	ly+sim+e:ter
	pron	<lI1simit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for determining solubility, esp. the amount of water-soluble matter in soil.
lysin	0.
	syl	ly+sin
	pron	<1lIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of antibodies or other agents that cause dissolution of cells against which they are directed.
lysine	0.
	syl	ly+sine
	pron	<1lIsEn>, <-sin>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential amino acid that occurs esp. in casein and gelatin. Formula: (NH\2)(CH\2)\4 CHNH\2COOH.
Lysippus	0.
	syl	Ly:sip:pus
	pron	<lI1sip*s>
	pos	n.
	def	4th century #7b.c., Greek sculptor. He introduced a new naturalism into Greek sculpture.
lysis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek, from luein to release
lyses	infl
	head	lysis
	syl	ly+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lysis	1.
	syl	ly+sis
	pron	<1lIsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the destruction or dissolution of cells by the action of a particular lysin.
lysis	2.
	syl	ly+sis
	pron	<1lIsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the gradual reduction in severity of the symptoms of a disease.
-lysis	ety	from Greek, from lusis a loosening; see #7lysis 
-lysis	0.
	syl	-ly:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a loosening, decomposition, or breaking down.
	exam	1	electrolysis;
	exam	2	paralysis.
lyso-	ety	from Greek lusis a loosening
Lysol	0.
	syl	Ly+sol
	pron	<1lIsol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a solution containing a mixture of cresols in water, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant.
lysosome	0.
	syl	ly+so+some
	pron	<1lIs*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small particles, containing digestive enzymes, that are present in the cytoplasm of most cells.
lysosomal	sub
	head	lysosome
	syl	ly+so+1so+mal
	pos	adj.
lysozyme	ety	C20: from #7lyso -+ (#7en) #7zyme 
lysozyme	0.
	syl	ly+so+zyme
	pron	<1lIs*2zIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme occurring in tears, certain body tissues, and egg white: destroys bacteria by hydrolysing polysaccharides in their cell walls.
lyssa	0.
	syl	lys+sa
	pron	<1lis*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a less common word for {rabies}.
-lyte	ety	from Greek lutos soluble, from luein to loose
-lyte	0.
	syl	-lyte
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a substance that can be decomposed or broken down.
	exam	1	electrolyte.
lythraceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Lythrum type genus, from Greek luthron blood, from the red flowers
lythraceous	0.
	syl	lyth+ra+ceous
	pron	<li1TrAS*s>, <lI1TrA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a mostly tropical American family of herbaceous plants, shrubs, and trees that includes purple loosestrife and crape myrtle.
lytic	ety	C19: Greek lutikos capable of loosing
lytic	1.
	syl	lyt+ic
	pron	<1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, causing, or resulting from lysis.
lytic	2.
	syl	lyt+ic
	pron	<1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a lysin.
-lytic	ety	from Greek, from lusis; see -#7lysis 
-lytic	0.
	syl	-lyt:ic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a loosening or dissolv?!ing.
	exam	1	paralytic.
lytta	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek lussa madness; in dogs, it was believed to be a cause of rabies
lyttas	infl
	head	lytta
	or	lyttae
	syl	lyt+tas
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lyttae	infl
	head	lytta
	or	lyttas
	syl	lyt+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
lytta	0.
	syl	lyt+ta
	pron	<1lit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rodlike mass of cartilage beneath the tongue in the dog and other carnivores.
st Baron	infl
	head	Lytton
	syl	1st Baron
	pos	n.
Lytton	0.
	syl	Lyt:ton
	pron	<1litN>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1803-73, English novelist, dramatist, and statesman, noted particularly for his historical romances.
Lyublin	0.
	syl	Lyu+blin
	pron	<1ljublin>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Lublin. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} transliteration of the Russian name for {Lublin. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
M	alt
	head	m
	or	m
	syl	M
	pron	<em>
	pos	n.
m's	infl
	head	m
	syl	m's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
M's	infl
	head	m
	or	Ms
	syl	M's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ms	infl
	head	m
	or	M's
	syl	Ms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
m	1.
	or	M
	syl	m
	pron	<em>
	pos	n.
	def	the 13th letter and tenth consonant of the modern English alphabet.
m	2.
	or	M
	syl	m
	pron	<em>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a bilabial nasal, as in
m	1.
	syl	m
	qual	symbol for:
	def	metre(s).
m	2.
	syl	m
	qual	symbol for:
	def	mile(s).
m	3.
	syl	m
	qual	symbol for:
	def	milli-.
m	4.
	syl	m
	qual	symbol for:
	def	minute(s).
m	5.
	syl	m
	qual	symbol for:
	def	mutual inductance.
M	1.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Printing.
	def	em.
M	2.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:
	def	mach.
M	3.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:
	def	mega-.
M	4.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Currency.
	def	mark(s).
M	5.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:
	def	million.
M	6.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Astronomy.
	def	Messier catalogue; a catalogue published in 1784, in which 103 nebulae and clusters are listed using a numerical system.
	exam	1	M13 is the globular cluster in Hercules.
M	7.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Middle.
M	8.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	modulus.
M	9.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	motorway.
	exam	1	the M1 runs from London to Leeds.
M	10.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Logic.
	def	the middle term of a syllogism.
M	11.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	mutual induct?!ance.
M	12.
	syl	M
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	molar. {?-$D}. 1000. See {Roman numerals. ~$D}. Malta.
m	1.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Cricket.
	def	maiden (over).
m	2.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	male.
m	3.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mare.
m	4.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	married.
m	5.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	masculine.
m	6.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	medicine.
m	7.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	medium (size).
m	8.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	meridian.
m	9.
	syl	m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	month.
M	ety	French equivalent of Mr. 
M	1.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Majesty.
M	2.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Manitoba.
M	3.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	marquis.
M	4.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Master.
M	5.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Medieval.
M	6.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in titles
	def	Member.
M	7.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Middle.
M	8.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	million.
M	9.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Monday.
MM	infl
	head	M
	or	MM
	syl	MM.
	mod	pl.
MM	infl
	head	M
	or	MM
	syl	MM
	mod	pl.
M	10.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {M} Monsieur.
M	11.
	syl	M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mountain.
M'-	0.
	syl	M'-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {Mac-}.
'm	0.
	syl	'm
	exam	1	contraction of:
'm	1.
	syl	'm
	pos	vb.
	def	am.
'm	2.
	syl	'm
	pos	n.
	def	madam.
	exam	1	yes'm.
M- rifle	0.
	syl	M-1 ri+fle
	pos	n.
	def	a semiautomatic .30 calibre rifle formerly used by the U.S. Army. Also called: {Garand rifle}.
ma	0.
	syl	ma
	pron	<ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {mother}.
MA	ety	from French Maroc 
MA	0.
	syl	MA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Morocco.
MA	1.
	syl	M.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Master of Arts.
MA	2.
	syl	M.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Psychol.
	def	mental age.
MA	3.
	syl	M.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Military Academy.
ma'am	0.
	syl	ma'am
	pron	<m@m>, <ma:m>, <unstressed> <m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {madam}: used as a title of respect, esp. for female royalty.
maar	ety	C19: from German
maars	infl
	head	maar
	or	maare
	syl	maars
	pron	<1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maare	infl
	head	maar
	or	maars
	syl	maar:e
	pron	<1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maar	0.
	syl	maar
	pron	<ma:>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a coneless volcanic crater that has been formed by a single explosion.
Maarianhamina	0.
	syl	Maa+ri+an+ha+mi+na
	pron	<1ma:rian2hamina>
	pos	n.
	def	the Finnish name for {Mariehamn}.
Maas	0.
	syl	Maas
	pron	<ma:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for the {Meuse}.
Maestricht	alt
	head	Maastricht
	or	Maastricht
	syl	Maes+tricht
	pron	<1ma:strixt>, Dutch <ma:1strixt>
	pos	n.
Maastricht	0.
	or	Maestricht
	syl	Maas+tricht
	pron	<1ma:strixt>, Dutch <ma:1strixt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SE Netherlands near the Belgian and German borders: capital of Limburg province, on the River Maas (Meuse); formerly a strategic fortress. Pop.: 111615 (1974 est.).
Mab	0.
	syl	Mab
	pron	<m@b>
	pos	n.
	usage	in English and Irish folklore
	def	a fairy queen said to create and control men's dreams.
mabela	ety	from Zulu amabele kaffir corn
mabela	0.
	syl	ma+bel:a
	pron	<ma:1bel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	ground kaffir corn used for making porridge.
Jan	infl
	head	Mabuse
	syl	Jan
	pron	<jan>
	pos	n.
Mabuse	0.
	syl	Ma:buse
	pron	<m*1bju:z>, French <ma1by:z>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1478-??1533, Flemish painter.
mack	alt
	head	mac
	or	mac
	syl	mack
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
mac	0.
	or	mack
	syl	mac
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {mackintosh}.
Mac	ety	C20: abstracted from M#7ac -, prefix of Scottish surnames
Mac	0.
	syl	Mac
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal term of address to a man.
Mac	0.
	syl	Mac.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Maccabees (books of the Apocrypha).
Mac-	ety	from Gaelic mac son of; compare Welsh mab, Cornish mab 
Mc-	infl
	head	Mac-
	or	M'-
	syl	Mc-
	pos	prefix.
M'-	infl
	head	Mac-
	or	Mc-
	syl	M'-
	pos	prefix.
Mac-	0.
	syl	Mac-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in surnames of Gaelic origin
	def	son of.
	exam	1	MacDonald;
	exam	2	MacNeice.
macabre	ety	C15: from Old French danse macabre dance of death, probably from macab*'e relating to the Maccabees, who were associated with death because of the doctrines and prayers for the dead in II Macc. (12:43-46)
macabre	1.
	syl	ma+ca+bre
	pron	<m*1ka:b*>, <-br*>
	pos	adj.
	def	gruesome; ghastly; grim.
macabre	2.
	syl	ma+ca+bre
	pron	<m*1ka:b*>, <-br*>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or associated with the danse macabre.
macabrely	sub
	head	macabre
	syl	ma+1ca+bre+ly
	pos	adv.
macaco	ety	C18: from French mococo, of unknown origin
macacos	infl
	head	macaco
	syl	ma+ca+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macaco	0.
	syl	ma+ca+co
	pron	<m*1ka:k*u>, <-1kA->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various lemurs, esp. the males of which are usually black and the females brown.
macadam	ety	C19: named after John McAdam (1756-1836), Scottish engineer, the inventor
macadam	0.
	syl	mac+ad+am
	pron	<m*1k@d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a road surface made of compressed layers of small broken stones, esp. one that is bound together with tar or asphalt.
macadamia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after John Macadam (died 1865), Australian chemist
macadamia	1.
	syl	mac:a+da+mi:a
	pron	<2m@k*1dAmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the Australian proteaceous genus esp. having clusters of small white flowers and edible nutlike seeds.
macadamia nut	2.
	head	macadamia
	syl	macadamia nut.
	def	the seed of this tree.
macadamise	alt
	head	macadamize
	or	macadamize
	syl	mac+ad+am+ise
	pron	<m*1k@d*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
macadamize	0.
	or	macadamise
	syl	mac+ad+am+ize
	pron	<m*1k@d*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct or surface (a road) with macadam.
macadamization	sub
	head	macadamize
	or	macadamisation
	syl	mac+2ad+am:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
macadamisation	sub
	head	macadamize
	or	macadamization
	syl	mac+2ad+am:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
macadamizer	sub
	head	macadamize
	or	macadamiser
	syl	mac+1ad+am+2iz+er
	pos	n.
macadamiser	sub
	head	macadamize
	or	macadamizer
	syl	mac+1ad+am+2is+er
	pos	n.
Macao	0.
	syl	Ma+cao
	pron	<m*1kau>
	pos	n.
	def	a Portuguese overseas province and city on the coast of S China, across the estuary of the Chu Chiang from Hong Kong: chief centre of European trade with China in the 18th century; attained partial autonomy in 1976; transit trade with China; tourism. Pop.: 248636 (1970). Area: 16 sq. km (6 sq. miles). Portuguese name: {Mac*'au}.
Macap'a	0.
	syl	Ma+ca+p*'a
	pron	Portuguese <maka1pa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Brazil, capital of the federal territory of Amap*'a, on the Canal do Norte of the Amazon delta. Pop.: 87755 (1970).
macaque	ety	C17: from French, from Portuguese macaco, from Fiot (a W African language) makaku, from kaku monkey
macaque	0.
	syl	ma+caque
	pron	<m*1ka:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Old World monkeys of the genus inhabiting wooded or rocky regions of Asia and Africa. Typically the tail is short or absent and cheek pouches are present.
macaroni	ety	C16: from Italian (Neapolitan dialect) maccarone, probably from Greek makaria food made from barley
maccaroni	alt
	head	macaroni
	or	macaroni
	syl	mac+ca+ro+ni
	pron	<2m@k*1r*uni>
	pos	n.
macaronis	infl
	head	macaroni
	or	macaronies
	syl	mac:a+ro+nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macaronies	infl
	head	macaroni
	or	macaronis
	syl	mac:a+ro+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macaroni	1.
	or	maccaroni
	syl	mac:a+ro+ni
	pron	<2m@k*1r*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	pasta tubes made from wheat flour.
macaroni	2.
	or	maccaroni
	syl	mac:a+ro+ni
	pron	<2m@k*1r*uni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 18th-century Britain
	def	a dandy who affected foreign manners and style.
macaronic	ety	C17: from New Latin macar*_onicus, literally: resembling macaroni (in lack of sophistication); see #7macaroni 
macaronic	1.
	syl	mac:a+ron+ic
	pron	<2m@k*1ronik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of verse
	def	characterized by a mixture of vernacular words jumbled together with Latin words or Latinized words.
macaronic	2.
	syl	mac:a+ron+ic
	pron	<2m@k*1ronik>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	macaronic verse.
macaronically	sub
	head	macaronic
	syl	mac:a+1ron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
macaroni cheese	0.
	syl	mac:a+ro+ni cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of macaroni with a cheese sauce.
macaroon	ety	C17: via French macaron from Italian maccarone #7macaroni 
macaroon	0.
	syl	mac:a+roon
	pron	<2m@k*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of sweet biscuit made of ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites.
Douglas	infl
	head	MacArthur
	syl	Doug:las.
	pos	n.
MacArthur	0.
	syl	Mac:Ar:thur
	pron	<m*1ka:T*>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1964, U.S. general. During World War II he became commanding general of U.S. armed forces in the Pacific (1944) and accepted the surrender of Japan, the Allied occupation of which he commanded (1945-51). He was commander in chief of United Nations forces in Korea (1950-51).
Macassar	0.
	syl	Ma+cas+sar
	pron	<m*1k@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Makasar}.
Macassar oil	0.
	syl	Ma+cas+sar oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oily preparation put on the hair to make it smooth and shiny.
Mac'au	0.
	syl	Ma+c*'au
	pron	<m*1kau>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for {Macao}.
Thomas Babington	infl
	head	Macaulay
	syl	Thom:as Bab:ing:ton
	pos	n.
Macaulay	0.
	syl	Ma:cau:lay
	pron	<m*1kc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Macaulay. 1800-59, English historian, essayist, and statesman. His (1848-61) is regarded as a classic of the Whig interpretation of history.
macaw	ety	C17: from Portuguese macau, of unknown origin
macaw	0.
	syl	ma+caw
	pron	<m*1kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any large tropical American parrot of the genera and having a long tail and brilliant plumage.
Macbeth	0.
	syl	Mac+beth
	pron	<m*k1beT>, <m@k->
	pos	n.
	def	died 1057, king of Scotland (1040-57): succeeded Duncan, whom he killed in battle; defeated and killed by Duncan's son Malcolm III.
Macc	0.
	syl	Macc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Maccabees (books of the Apocrypha).
Maccabean	0.
	syl	Mac+ca+be:an
	pron	<2m@k*1bE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Maccabees or to Judas Maccabaeus.
Maccabees	1.
	syl	Mac+ca+bees
	pron	<1m@k*2bEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish family of patriots who freed Judaea from Seleucid oppression (168-142 #7b.c.) .
Maccabees	2.
	syl	Mac+ca+bees
	pron	<1m@k*2bEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four books of Jewish history, including the last two of the Apocrypha.
maccaboy	ety	C18: from French macouba, from the name of the district of Martinique where it is made
maccoboy	infl
	head	maccaboy
	or	maccabaw
	syl	mac+co+boy
	pron	<1m@k*2bci>
	pos	n.
maccabaw	infl
	head	maccaboy
	or	maccoboy
	syl	mac+ca+baw
	pron	<1m@k*2bc:>
	pos	n.
maccaboy	0.
	syl	mac+ca+boy
	pron	<1m@k*2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark rose-scented snuff.
maccaronis	infl
	head	maccaroni
	or	maccaronies
	syl	mac+ca+ro+nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maccaronies	infl
	head	maccaroni
	or	maccaronis
	syl	mac+ca+ro+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maccaroni	0.
	syl	mac+ca+ro+ni
	pron	<2m@k*1r*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {macaroni}.
Macclesfield	0.
	syl	Mac+cles+field
	pron	<1m@kLz2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in NW England, in Cheshire: silk industry. Pop.: 44240 (1971).
Flora	1.
	head	Macdonald
	syl	Flo:ra.
	def	1722-90, Scottish heroine, who helped the Young Pretender to escape to Skye after his defeat at the battle of Culloden (1746).
Macdonald	2.
	syl	Mac:don:ald
	pron	<m*k1don*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Al@.ex@.an@.der}. 1815-91, Canadian statesman, born in Scotland, who was the first prime minister of the Dominion of Canada (1867-73; 1878-91).
(James) Ramsay	infl
	head	MacDonald
	syl	(James) Ram:say.
	pos	n.
MacDonald	0.
	syl	Mac:Don:ald
	pron	<m*k1don*ld>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1937, British statesman, who led the first Labour Government (1924; 1929-31); he also led a coalition (1931-35), which the majority of the Labour Party refused to support.
Macdonnell Ranges	0.
	syl	Mac+don+nell Ranges
	pron	<m*k1don*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of central Australia, in S central Northern Territory, extending about 160 km (100 miles) east and west of Alice Springs. Highest peak: Mount Ziel, 1510 m (4955 ft.).
mace	ety	C13: from Old French, probably from Vulgar Latin mattea (unattested); apparently related to Latin mateola mallet
mace	H1.1.
	syl	mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a club, usually having a spiked metal head, used esp. in the Middle Ages.
mace	H1.2.
	syl	mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial staff of office carried by certain officials.
mace	H1.3.
	syl	mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	n.
	def	See {macebearer}.
mace	H1.4.
	syl	mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of billiard cue.
mace	ety	C14: formed as a singular from Old French macis (wrongly assumed to be plural), from Latin macir an oriental spice
mace	H2.0.
	syl	mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a spice made from the dried aril round the nutmeg seed.
Mace	1.
	syl	Mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Trademark.
	def	a liquid causing tears and nausea, used as a spray for riot control, etc.
Mace	2.
	syl	Mace
	pron	<mAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	to use Mace on.
macebearer	0.
	syl	mace+bear:er
	pron	<1mAs2be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who carries a mace in processions or ceremonies.
Maced	0.
	syl	Maced.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Macedonia(n).
macedoine	ety	C19: from French, literally: Macedo?!nian, alluding to the mixture of nationalities in Macedonia
macedoine	1.
	syl	ma+ce:doine
	pron	<2m@si1dwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot or cold mixture of diced vegetables.
macedoine	2.
	syl	ma+ce:doine
	pron	<2m@si1dwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of fruit served in a syrup or in jelly.
macedoine	3.
	syl	ma+ce:doine
	pron	<2m@si1dwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any mixture; medley.
Macedonia	alt
	head	Macedon
	or	Macedon
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:a
	pos	n.
Macedon	0.
	or	Macedonia
	syl	Mac+e:don
	pron	<1m@si2don>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the S Balkans, now divided among Greece, Bulgaria, and Yugoslavia. As a kingdom in the ancient world it achieved prominence under Philip II (359-336 #7b.c.) and his son Alexander the Great.
Macedonia	1.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:a
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a division of N Greece. Pop.: 1890684 (1971). Area: 34203 sq. km (13339 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Makedhonia}.
Macedonia	2.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:a
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of S Yugoslavia. Capital: Skopje. Pop.: 1647308 (1971). Area: 25713 sq. km (10028 sq. miles). Serbian name: {Makedonija}.
Macedonia	3.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:a
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of SW Bulgaria, now occupied by Blagoevgrad province. Area: 6465 sq. km (2496 sq. miles).
Macedonian	1.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Macedonia, its inhabitants, or any of their languages or dialects.
Macedonian	2.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Macedo?!nia.
Macedonian	3.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of modern Macedonia, belonging to the Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family.
Macedonian	4.
	syl	Mac+e:do+ni:an
	pron	<2m@si1d*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct language spoken in ancient Macedonia.
Macei'o	0.
	syl	Ma+cei:*'o
	pron	<masA1jc>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Brazil, capital of Alag*^oas state, on the Atlantic. Pop.: 242867 (1970).
macer	ety	C14: from Old French massier, from masse #7mace 
macer	0.
	syl	mac+er
	pron	<1mAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a macebearer, esp. (in Scotland) an official who acts as usher in a court of law.
macerate	ety	C16: from Latin m*_acer*_are to soften
macerate	1.
	syl	mac+er+ate
	pron	<1m@s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to soften or separate or be softened or separated as a result of soaking.
macerate	2.
	syl	mac+er+ate
	pron	<1m@s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break up or cause to break up by soaking.
	exam	1	macerated peaches.
macerate	3.
	syl	mac+er+ate
	pron	<1m@s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become thin.
macerater	sub
	head	macerate
	or	macerator
	syl	mac+er+2at+er
	pos	n.
macerator	sub
	head	macerate
	or	macerater
	syl	mac+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
macerative	sub
	head	macerate
	syl	mac+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
maceration	sub
	head	macerate
	syl	mac+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
Mach	H1.0.
	syl	Mach
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Mach number}.
Mach	H2.0.
	syl	Mach
	qual	German
	def	max) {Ernst} ($ernst). 1838-1916, Austrian physicist and philosopher. He devised the system of speed measurement using the Mach number. He also founded logical positivism, asserting that the validity of a scientific law is proved only after empirical testing.
mach	1.
	syl	mach.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	machine.
mach	2.
	syl	mach.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	machinery.
mach	3.
	syl	mach.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	machinist.
Joaquim Maria	infl
	head	Machado
	syl	Joa:quim Ma:ri:a
	pron	<Zwa1k*~i> <ma1ria>
	pos	n.
Machado	0.
	syl	Ma:cha:do
	pron	Portuguese <ma1Sadu>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-1908, Brazilian author of novels and short stories, whose novels include (1881) and (1899).
machan	ety	C19: from Hindi
machan	0.
	syl	ma+chan
	pron	<m*1Ca:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a raised platform used in tiger hunting.
Samora (Moises)	infl
	head	Machel
	syl	Sam:o:ra (Moises)
	pron	<s*1mc:r*>
	pos	n.
Machel	0.
	syl	Ma:chel
	pron	<m*1Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, Mozambique statesman; president of Mozambique since 1975.
machete	ety	C16 macheto, from Spanish machete, from macho club, perhaps from Vulgar Latin mattea (unattested) club
machete	0.
	syl	ma+chet:e
	pron	<m*1Seti>, <-1CA->
	pos	n.
	def	a broad heavy knife used for cutting or as a weapon, esp. in parts of Central and South America.
Niccolo	infl
	head	Machiavelli
	syl	Nic:co:l*`o
	pron	< 2nikko1lc). 1469-1527, FlorAntinA statAsman and political philosophAr; sAcrAtary to thA war council of thA FlorAntinA rApublic (1498-1512). His most famous work is>
	pos	n.
Machiavelian	alt
	head	Machiavellian
	or	Machiavellian
	syl	Mach:i:a+vel+i:an
	pron	<2m@ki*1veli*n>
	pos	adj.
Machiavellian	1.
	or	Machiavelian
	syl	Mach:i:a+vel+li:an
	pron	<2m@ki*1veli*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to the alleged political principles of Machiavelli; cunning, amoral, and opportunist. {~}
Machiavellian	2.
	or	Machiavelian
	syl	Mach:i:a+vel+li:an
	pron	<2m@ki*1veli*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a cunning, amoral, and opportunist person, esp. a politician.
Machiavellianism	sub
	head	Machiavellian
	or	Machiavellism
	syl	Mach:i:a+1vel+li+an+ism
	pos	n.
Machiavellism	sub
	head	Machiavellian
	or	Machiavellianism
	syl	Mach:i:a+1vel+lism
	pos	n.
Machiavellist	sub
	head	Machiavellian
	syl	Mach:i:a+1vel+list
	pos	adj. n.
machicolate	ety	C18: from Old French machicoller, ultimately from Proven*,cal machacol, from macar to crush+ col neck
machicolate	0.
	syl	ma+chic:o+late
	pron	<m*1Cik*u2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct machico?!lations at the top of (a wall).
machicolation	1.
	syl	ma+chic:o+la+tion
	pron	<m*2Cik*u1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval castles
	def	a projecting gallery or parapet supported on corbels having openings through which missiles could be dropped.
machicolation	2.
	syl	ma+chic:o+la+tion
	pron	<m*2Cik*u1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any such opening.
machinate	ety	C17: from Latin m*_achin*_ar*_i to plan, from m*_achina #7machine 
machinate	0.
	syl	mach:i+nate
	pron	<1m@ki2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to contrive, plan, or devise (schemes, plots, etc.).
machinator	sub
	head	machinate
	syl	mach:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
machination	1.
	syl	mach:i+na+tion
	pron	<2m@ki1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an intrigue, plot, or scheme.
machination	2.
	syl	mach:i+na+tion
	pron	<2m@ki1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of devising plots or schemes.
machine	ety	C16: via French from Latin m*_achina machine, engine, from Doric Greek makhana pulley; related to makhos device, contrivance
machine	1.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of interconnected components arranged to transmit or modify force in order to perform useful work.
machine	2.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {simple machine}. a device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force, esp. a lever, screw, wedge, or pulley.
machine	3.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanically operated device or means of transport, such as a car, aircraft, etc.
machine	4.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanical or electrical device that automatically performs tasks or assists in performing tasks.
machine	5.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any intricate structure or agency.
	exam	1	the war machine.
machine	6.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanically efficient, rigid, or obedient person.
machine	7.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized body of people that controls activities, policies, etc.
machine	8.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the classical theatre
	def	a device such as a pulley to provide spectacular entrances and exits for supernatural characters.
machine	9.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an event, etc., introduced into a literary work for special effect. {~}
machine	10.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape, cut, or remove (excess material) from (a workpiece) using a machine tool.
machine	11.
	syl	ma+chine
	pron	<m*1SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	to use a machine to carry out a process on (something).
machinable	sub
	head	machine
	or	machineable
	syl	ma+1chin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
machineable	sub
	head	machine
	or	machinable
	syl	ma+1chine+a:ble
	pos	adj.
machinability	sub
	head	machine
	syl	ma+2chin+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
machineless	sub
	head	machine
	syl	ma+1chine+less
	pos	adj.
machine-like	sub
	head	machine
	syl	ma:1chine-2like
	pos	adj.
machine bolt	0.
	syl	ma+chine bolt
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening bolt with a machine-cut thread.
machine gun	1.a.
	syl	ma+chine gun
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid-firing automatic gun, usually mounted, from which small-arms ammunition is discharged.
machine gun	1.b.
	syl	ma+chine gun
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	machine-gun fire.
machine-gun	infl
	head	machine gun
	syl	ma:chine-gun
	pos	vb.
machine guns	infl
	head	machine gun
	syl	ma+chine guns
	pos	vb.
machine gunning	infl
	head	machine gun
	syl	ma+chine gun:ning
	pos	vb.
machine gunned	infl
	head	machine gun
	syl	ma+chine gunned.
	pos	vb.
machine gun	2.
	syl	ma+chine gun
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shoot or fire at with a machine gun.
machine gunner	sub
	head	machine gun
	syl	ma+chine gun+ner
	pos	n.
macode	alt
	head	machine language
	or	machine language
	syl	ma+code
	pos	n.
machine language	0.
	or	macode
	syl	ma+chine lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	instructions for the process?!ing of data in a binary code that can be understood and executed by a computer.
machine readable	0.
	syl	ma+chine read+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	usage	of data
	def	in a form in which it can be fed into a computer.
machineries	infl
	head	machinery
	syl	ma+chin+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
machinery	1.
	syl	ma+chin+er:y
	pron	<m*1SEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	machines, machine parts, or machine systems collectively.
machinery	2.
	syl	ma+chin+er:y
	pron	<m*1SEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular machine system or set of machines.
machinery	3.
	syl	ma+chin+er:y
	pron	<m*1SEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a system similar to a machine.
	exam	1	the machinery of government.
machinery	4.
	syl	ma+chin+er:y
	pron	<m*1SEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	literary devices used for effect in epic poetry.
machine screw	0.
	syl	ma+chine screw
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening screw with a machine-cut thread throughout the length of its shank.
machine shop	0.
	syl	ma+chine shop
	pos	n.
	def	a workshop in which machine tools are operated.
machine tool	0.
	syl	ma+chine tool
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven machine, such as a lathe, miller, or grinder, for cutting, shaping, and finishing metals or other materials.
machine-tooled	sub
	head	machine tool
	syl	ma:1chine-2tooled
	pos	adj.
machinist	1.
	syl	ma+chin+ist
	pron	<m*1SEnist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates machines to cut or process materials.
machinist	2.
	syl	ma+chin+ist
	pron	<m*1SEnist>
	pos	n.
	def	a maker or repairer of machines.
machismo	ety	Mexican Spanish, from Spanish macho male, from Latin masculus #7masculine 
machismo	0.
	syl	ma+chis+mo
	pron	<m@1kizm*u>, <-1Ciz->
	pos	n.
	def	strong or exaggerated masculine pride or masculinity.
Machmeter	0.
	syl	Mach+me:ter
	pron	<1m@k2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the Mach number of an aircraft in flight.
Mach number	ety	C19: named after Ernst M#7ach 
Mach number	0.
	syl	Mach num+ber
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	the ratio of the speed of a body in a particular medium to the speed of sound in that medium. Mach number 1 corresponds to the speed of sound. Often shortened to {Mach}.
machree	ety	from Irish mo croidhe, literally: my heart
machree	0.
	syl	ma+chree
	pron	<m*1krE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Irish.
	usage	postpositive
	def	my dear.
	exam	1	mother machree.
machtpolitik	ety	from German
machtpolitik	0.
	syl	macht+pol:i+tik
	pron	<1ma:$xt2politEk>
	pos	n.
	def	power politics.
Machu Picchu	0.
	syl	Ma+chu Pic+chu
	pron	<1ma:Cu:> <1pEkCu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined Incan city in S central Peru.
machzorim	infl
	head	machzor
	syl	mach+zo+rim
	pron	<-zc1rEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
machzor	0.
	syl	mach+zor
	pron	Hebrew. <max1zcr>, English <ma:k1zc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mahzor}.
Mac'ias Nguema	0.
	syl	Ma+c*'i+as N:gue+ma
	pron	<m*1sE*s> <%@G1gwAm*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Gulf of Guinea, off the coast of Cameroon: part of Equatorial Guinea. Capital: Malabo. Area: 2017 sq. km (786 sq. miles). Former name (until 1973): {Fernando Po}.
macintosh	0.
	syl	mac+in+tosh
	pron	<1m@kin2toS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mackintosh}.
mack	H1.1.
	syl	mack
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {mackintosh}.
mack	H1.2.
	syl	mack
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {mackinaw}.
mack	ety	C19: shortened from obsolete mackerel, from Old French, of uncertain origin
mack	H2.0.
	syl	mack
	pron	<m@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a pimp.
Mackay	0.
	syl	Mac+kay
	pron	<m*1kI>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Australia, in Queensland: artificial harbour. Pop.: 28416 (1971).
Mackenzie	H1.1.
	syl	Mac+ken+zie
	pron	<m*1kenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative district of the Northwest Territories of Canada: includes the W edge of the Canadian Shield, lowlands, and mountains. Pop.: 23657 (1971). Area: 1366199 sq. km (527490 sq. miles).
Mackenzie	H1.2.
	syl	Mac+ken+zie
	pron	<m*1kenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW Canada, in the Northwest Territories, flowing northwest from Great Slave Lake to the Beaufort Sea: the longest river in Canada; navigable in summer. Length: 1770 km (1100 miles).
Mackenzie	H2.1.
	syl	Mac:ken:zie
	pron	<m*1kenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Al@.ex@.an@.der}. ??1755-1820, Scottish explorer and fur trader in Canada. He explored the Mackenzie River (1789) and was the first European to cross America north of Mexico (1793).
Alexander	2.
	head	Mackenzie
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	def	1822-92, Canadian statesman; first Liberal prime minister (1873-78).
Mackenzie	H2.3.
	syl	Mac:ken:zie
	pron	<m*1kenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Comp@.ton}. 1883-1972, British author. His works include (1913-14) and the comic novel (1947).
Mackenzie	H2.4.
	syl	Mac:ken:zie
	pron	<m*1kenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 1854-1930, New Zealand statesman born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1912).
William Lyon	5.
	head	Mackenzie
	syl	Wil:liam Ly:on.
	def	1795-1861, Canadian journalist and politician, born in Scotland. He led an unsuccessful rebellion against the oligarchic Family Compact (1837).
mackerel	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, from Old French maquerel, of unknown origin
mackerel	infl
	or	mackerels
	syl	macke+rel
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mackerels	infl
	head	mackerel
	or	mackerel
	syl	macke+rels.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mackerel	1.
	syl	macke+rel
	pron	<1m@kr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiny-finned food fish, occurring in northern coastal regions of the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean: family It has a deeply forked tail and a greenish-blue body marked with wavy dark bands on the back. Compare { {Spanish mackerel} (sense 1)}.
mackerel	2.
	syl	macke+rel
	pron	<1m@kr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other fishes of the family such as ({Spanish mackerel}) and ({Pacific mackerel}) .
mackerel	xref
	syl	macke+rel
	pron	<1m@kr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {horse mackerel}.
mackerel breeze	0.
	syl	macke+rel breeze
	pos	n.
	def	a strong breeze.
mackerel shark	0.
	syl	macke+rel shark
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {porbeagle}.
mackerel sky	0.
	syl	macke+rel sky
	pos	n.
	def	a sky patterned with cirrocumulus or small altocumulus clouds.
Charles	infl
	head	Mackerras
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Mackerras	0.
	syl	Mac:ker:ras
	pron	<m*1ker*s>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Australian conductor, esp. of opera; resident in England.
Mackinac	0.
	syl	Mack:i+nac
	pron	<1m@ki2nc:>, <-2n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooded island in N Michigan, in the {Straits of Mackinac} (a channel between the lower and upper peninsulas of Michigan): an ancient Indian burial ground; state park. Length: 5 km (3 miles).
Mackinaw coat	ety	C19: named after Mackinaw, variant of M#7ackinac 
Mackinaw coat	0.
	syl	Mack:i+naw coat
	pron	<1m@ki2nc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a thick short double-breasted plaid coat. Also called: {mackinaw}.
mackintosh	ety	C19: named after Charles Macintosh (1760-1843), who invented it
macintosh	alt
	head	mackintosh
	or	mackintosh
	syl	mac+in+tosh
	pron	<1m@kin2toS>
	pos	n.
mackintosh	1.
	or	macintosh
	syl	mack+in+tosh
	pron	<1m@kin2toS>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized cloth.
mackintosh	2.
	or	macintosh
	syl	mack+in+tosh
	pron	<1m@kin2toS>
	pos	n.
	def	such cloth.
mackintosh	3.
	or	macintosh
	syl	mack+in+tosh
	pron	<1m@kin2toS>
	pos	n.
	def	any raincoat.
Charles Rennie	infl
	head	Mackintosh
	syl	Charles Ren:nie.
	pos	n.
Mackintosh	0.
	syl	Mack:in:tosh
	pron	<1m@kin2toS>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1928, Scottish architect and artist, exponent of the Art Nouveau style; designer of the Glasgow School of Art (1896).
mackle	ety	C16: via French from Latin macula spot, stain
macule	alt
	head	mackle
	or	mackle
	syl	mac+ule
	pron	<1m@kju:l>
	pos	n.
mackle	0.
	or	macule
	syl	mack+le
	pron	<1m@kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a double or blurred impression caused by shifting paper or type.
Maclaurin's series	0.
	syl	Mac:lau:rin's se+ries
	pron	<m*1klc:rinz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an infinite sum giving the value of a function f in terms of the derivatives of the function evaluated at zero: f =f(0)+(f@'(0) /1&!+(f@"(0) %2)/2&!+ .... Also called: {Maclaurin series}.
macle	ety	C19: via French from Latin macula spot, stain
macle	0.
	syl	ma+cle
	pron	<1m@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chiastolite} and { {twin} (sense 3)}.
Donald	infl
	head	Maclean
	syl	Don:ald.
	pos	n.
Maclean	0.
	syl	Mac:lean
	pron	<m*1klAn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, British civil servant, who spied for the Russians: fled to the Soviet Union (with Guy Burgess) in 1951.
John James Rickard	infl
	head	Macleod
	syl	John James Rick:ard.
	pos	n.
Macleod	0.
	syl	Mac:leod
	pron	<m*1klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1935, Scottish physiologist: shared the Nobel prize for medicine (1923) with Banting for their part in discovering insulin.
Marie Edme Patrice Maurice	infl
	head	Macmahon
	syl	Ma:rie Ed:me Pat:rice Mau:rice
	pron	<mari edm* patris mc1ris), ComtA dA Macmahon. 1808-93, FrAnch military commandAr. HA commandAd thA troops that supprAssAd thA Paris CommunA (1871>
	pos	n.
Macmahon	0.
	syl	Mac:ma:hon
	pron	French <makma1?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	and was elected president of the Third Republic (1873-79).
(Maurice) Harold	infl
	head	Macmillan
	syl	(Maurice) Har:old.
	pos	n.
Macmillan	0.
	syl	Mac:mil:lan
	pron	<m*k1mil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1894, British statesman; Conservative prime minister (1957-63).
Louis	infl
	head	MacNeice
	syl	Lou:is.
	pos	n.
MacNeice	0.
	syl	Mac:Neice
	pron	<m*k1nEs>
	pos	n.
	def	1907-63, British poet, born in Northern Ireland. His works include the poems in (1954) and (1961) and a translation of the of Aeschylus (1936).
Macon	0.
	syl	Ma+con
	pron	<1mAk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Georgia, on the Ocmulgee River. Pop.: 121714 (1973 est.).
Macon	1.
	syl	M*^a+con
	pron	French <ma1k?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central France, in the Sa*^one valley: a centre of the wine-producing region of lower Burgundy. Pop.: 40490 (1975).
Macon	2.
	syl	M*^a+con
	pron	French <ma1k?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a red or white wine from the M*^acon area, heavier than the other burgundies.
James	infl
	head	Macpherson
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Macpherson	0.
	syl	Mac:pher:son
	pron	<m*k1fR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1736-96, Scottish poet and translator. He published verse, which he claimed to be translations of the legendary Gaelic poet Ossian.
Lachlan	infl
	head	Macquarie
	syl	Lach:lan.
	pos	n.
Macquarie	0.
	syl	Mac:quar:ie%1
	pron	<m*1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	1762-1824, Australian statesman; Governer of New South Wales (1809-21), noted for his reformist policies towards ex-convicts and for his record in public works such as road-building in the colony.
Macquarie	1.
	syl	Mac+quar:ie%2
	pron	<m*1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian island in the Pacific, southeast of Tasmania: noted for its species of albatross and penguin. Area: about 168 sq. km (65 sq. miles).
Macquarie	2.
	syl	Mac+quar:ie%2
	pron	<m*1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Australia, in E central New South Wales, rising in the Blue Mountains and flowing northwest to the Darling. Length: about 1200 km (750 miles).
macram'e	ety	C19: via French and Italian from Turkish makrama towel, from Arabic migramah striped cloth
macram'e	0.
	syl	mac+ra+m*'e
	pron	<m*1kra:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of ornamental work made by knotting and weaving coarse thread into a pattern.
William Charles	infl
	head	Macready
	syl	Wil:liam Charles.
	pos	n.
Macready	0.
	syl	Mac:rea:dy
	pron	<m*1krEdi>
	pos	n.
	def	1793-1873, English actor and theatre manager.
macrencephalia	alt
	head	macrencephaly
	or	macrencephaly
	syl	mac+ren+ce:pha+li:a
	pron	<2m@kr*nse1fAli*>
	pos	n.
macrencephaly	0.
	or	macrencephalia
	syl	mac+ren+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2m@kr*n1sef*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having an abnormally large brain.
macro instruction	alt
	head	macro
	or	macro
	syl	mac:ro in+struc+tion
	pron	<1m@kr*u>
	pos	n.
macros	infl
	head	macro
	syl	mac:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macro	0.
	or	macro instruction
	syl	mac:ro
	pron	<1m@kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a single computer instruction that initiates a set of instructions to perform a specific task.
macro-	ety	from Greek makros large; compare Latin macer #7meagre 
macro-	1.
	syl	mac:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	large, long, or great in size or duration.
	exam	1	macroscopic.
macro-	2.
	syl	mac:ro-
	usage	before a vowel; in pathol?!ogy
	def	indicating abnormal enlargement or overdevelopment.
	exam	1	macrocyte.
macrobiotics	0.
	syl	mac:ro+bi+ot+ics
	pron	<2m@kr*ubI1otiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a dietary system in which foods are classified according to the principles of Yin and Yang. It advocates diets of whole grains and vegetables grown without chemical additives. &- {@!mac@.ro+bi+#!ot+ic}
macrocephalia	alt
	head	macrocephaly
	or	macrocephaly
	syl	mac:ro+ce:pha+li:a
	pron	<2m@kr*usi1fAli*>
	pos	n.
macrocephaly	0.
	or	macrocephalia
	syl	mac:ro+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2m@kr*u1sef*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having an abnormally large head or skull.
macrocephalic	sub
	head	macrocephaly
	or	macrocephalous
	syl	mac:ro+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
macrocephalous	sub
	head	macrocephaly
	or	macrocephalic
	syl	mac:ro+1ceph:a+lous
	pos	adj.
macroclimate	0.
	syl	mac:ro+cli+mate
	pron	<1m@kr*u2klImit>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevailing climate of a large area.
macroclimatic	sub
	head	macroclimate
	syl	mac:ro+cli+mat+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*uklI1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
macroclimatically	sub
	head	macroclimate
	syl	mac:ro+cli+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
macrocosm	ety	C16: via French and Latin from Greek makros kosmos great world
macrocosm	1.
	syl	mac:ro+cosm
	pron	<1m@kr*2koz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex structure, such as the universe or society, regarded as an entirety, as opposed to microcosms, which have a similar structure and are contained within it.
macrocosm	2.
	syl	mac:ro+cosm
	pron	<1m@kr*2koz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any complex entity regarded as a complete system in itself.
macrocosm	xref
	syl	mac:ro+cosm
	pron	<1m@kr*2koz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {microcosm}.
macrocosmic	sub
	head	macrocosm
	syl	mac:ro+1cos+mic
	pos	adj.
macrocosmically	sub
	head	macrocosm
	syl	mac:ro+1cos+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
macrocyst	1.
	syl	mac:ro+cyst
	pron	<1m@kr*u2sist>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusually large cyst.
macrocyst	2.
	syl	mac:ro+cyst
	pron	<1m@kr*u2sist>
	pos	n.
	usage	in slime moulds
	def	an encysted resting protoplasmic mass. (See { {plasmodium} (sense 1)}.
macrocyte	0.
	syl	mac:ro+cyte
	pron	<1m@kr*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally large red blood cell, over 10 #Gmm in diameter.
macrocytic	sub
	head	macrocyte
	syl	mac:ro+cyt+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1sitik>
	pos	adj.
macrocytosis	0.
	syl	mac:ro+cy+to+sis
	pron	<2m@kr*usI1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence in the blood of macrocytes.
macroeconomics	0.
	syl	mac:ro+e:co+nom+ics
	pron	<2m@kr*u2Ek*1nomiks>, <-2ek->
	pos	n.
	mod	func?!tioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of economics concerned with aggre?!gates, such as national income, consumption, and in?!vest?!ment. Compare {microeconomics}.
macroeconomic	sub
	head	macroeconomics
	syl	mac:ro+2e:co+1nom+ic
	pos	adj.
macroevolution	0.
	syl	mac:ro+ev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2m@kr*u2Ev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the evolution of large taxonomic groups such as genera and families.
macroevolutionary	sub
	head	macroevolution
	syl	mac:ro+2ev:o+1lu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
megagamete	alt
	head	macrogamete
	or	macrogamete
	syl	meg:a+ga+mete
	pron	<2meg*?!g@1mEt>
	pos	n.
macrogamete	0.
	or	megagamete
	syl	mac:ro+gam+ete
	pron	<2m@kr*ug@1mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the larger and apparently female of two gametes in conjugating protozoans. Compare {microgamete}.
macrograph	0.
	syl	mac:ro+graph
	pron	<1m@kr*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph, drawing, etc., in which an object appears as large as or several times larger than the original.
macrographic	sub
	head	macrograph
	syl	mac:ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1gr@f?!ik>
	pos	adj.
macromolecule	0.
	syl	mac:ro+mol+e:cule
	pron	<2m@kr*u1moli2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any very large molecule, such as a protein or synthetic polymer.
macromolecular	sub
	head	macromolecule
	syl	mac:ro+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2m@kr*um*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
macron	ety	C19: from Greek makron something long, from makros long
macron	0.
	syl	mac+ron
	pron	<1m@kron>
	pos	n.
	def	a diacritical mark (*_ ) placed over a letter, used in prosody, in the orthography of some languages, and in several types of phonetic respelling systems, to represent a long vowel.
macronuclei	infl
	head	macronucleus
	syl	mac:ro+nu+cle:i
	pron	<-kli2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macronucleus	0.
	syl	mac:ro+nu+cle:us
	pron	<2m@kr*u1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the larger of the two nuclei in ciliated protozoans, involved in feeding and similar processes. Compare {micronucleus}.
macronutrient	0.
	syl	mac:ro+nu+tri+ent
	pron	<2m@kr*u1nju:tri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, such as carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen, that is required in large amounts for healthy growth and development.
macrophage	0.
	syl	mac:ro+phage
	pron	<1m@kr*u2fAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any large phagocytic cell occurring in the blood, lymph, and connective tissue of vertebrates. See also {histiocyte}.
macrophagic	sub
	head	macrophage
	syl	mac:ro+phag+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1f@Jik>
	pos	adj.
macrophysics	0.
	syl	mac:ro+phys+ics
	pron	<2m@kr*u1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with macroscopic systems and objects.
macropterous	0.
	syl	mac+rop+ter+ous
	pron	<m@1kropt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals, esp. some types of ant
	def	having large wings.
macroscopic	ety	C19: see #7macro -#7, -#7scopic 
macroscopic	1.
	syl	mac:ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	large enough to be visible to the naked eye. Compare {microscopic}.
macroscopic	2.
	syl	mac:ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive; concerned with large units.
macroscopic	3.
	syl	mac:ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having astronomical dimensions.
macroscopic	4.
	syl	mac:ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2m@kr*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	capable of being described by the statistical properties of a large number of parts. {~} Also: {megascopic}.
macroscopically	sub
	head	macroscopic
	or	megascopically
	syl	mac:ro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
megascopically	sub
	head	macroscopic
	or	macroscopically
	syl	meg:a+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
macrosporangia	infl
	head	macrosporangium
	syl	mac:ro+spo+ran+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macrosporangium	0.
	syl	mac:ro+spo+ran+gi:um
	pron	<2m@kr*uspc:1r@nJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {megasporangium}.
macrospore	0.
	syl	mac:ro+spore
	pron	<1m@kr*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {megaspore}.
macruran	ety	C19: via New Latin, from Greek makros long+ oura tail
macruran	1.
	syl	ma+cru+ran
	pron	<m*1kru*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any decapod crustacean of the group (formerly suborder) which includes the lobsters, prawns, and crayfish.
macruran	2.
	syl	ma+cru+ran
	pron	<m*1kru*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
macula	ety	C14: from Latin
macule	alt
	head	macula
	or	macula
	syl	mac+ule
	pron	<1m@kju:l>
	pos	n.
maculae	infl
	head	macula
	or	macuules
	syl	mac:u+lae
	pron	<-ju2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macuules	infl
	head	macula
	or	maculae
	syl	mac:u+ules.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macula	1.
	or	macule
	syl	mac:u+la
	pron	<1m@kjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a small spot or area of distinct colour, esp. the macula lutea.
macula	2.
	or	macule
	syl	mac:u+la
	pron	<1m@kjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small discoloured spot or blemish on the skin, such as a freckle.
macular	sub
	head	macula
	syl	mac:u+lar
	pos	adj.
macula lutea	ety	New Latin, literally: yellow spot
maculae luteae	infl
	head	macula lutea
	syl	mac:u+lae lu+te:ae
	pron	<1lu:ti2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
macula lutea	0.
	syl	mac:u+la lu+te:a
	pron	<1lu:ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small yellowish oval-shaped spot, rich in cones, near the centre of the retina of the eye, where vision is especially sharp. See also {fovea centralis}.
maculate	ety	C15: from Latin macul*_are to stain
maculate	1.
	syl	mac:u+late
	pron	<1m@kju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to spot, stain, or pollute.
maculate	2.
	syl	mac:u+late
	pron	<1m@kjulit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	spotted or polluted.
maculation	1.
	syl	mac:u+la+tion
	pron	<2m@kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of spots, as on certain animals and plants.
maculation	2.
	syl	mac:u+la+tion
	pron	<2m@kju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of maculating or the state of being maculated.
macule	ety	C15: from Latin macula spot
macule	1.
	syl	mac+ule
	pron	<1m@kju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {macula}.
macule	2.
	syl	mac+ule
	pron	<1m@kju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {mackle}.
Macumba	0.
	syl	Ma+cum+ba
	pron	Portuguese. <ma1kumba>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious cult in Brazil that combines Christian and voodoo elements.
mad	ety	Old English gem*_@aded, past participle of gem*_@adan to render insane; related to gem*_ad insane, and to Old High German gimeit silly, crazy, Old Norse meitha to hurt, damage
madder	infl
	head	mad
	syl	mad+der
	pos	adj.
maddest	infl
	head	mad
	syl	mad+dest.
	pos	adj.
mad	1.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally deranged; insane.
mad	2.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	senseless; foolish.
	exam	1	a mad idea.
mad	3.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	angry; resentful.
mad	4.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by about, on, or over; often postpositive
	def	wildly enthusiastic (about) or fond (of).
	exam	1	mad about football;
	exam	2	football-mad.
mad	5.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely excited or confused; frantic.
	exam	1	a mad rush.
mad	6.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	wildly gay; boisterous.
	exam	1	a mad party.
mad	7.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	temporarily overpowered by violent reactions, emotions, etc..
	exam	1	mad with grief.
mad	8.a.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually ferocious.
	exam	1	a mad buffalo.
mad	8.b.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	afflicted with rabies.
like mad	9.
	head	mad
	syl	like mad.
	qual	Informal.
	def	with great energy, enthusiasm, or haste; wildly.
mad as a hatter	10.
	head	mad
	syl	mad as a hatter.
	def	crazy.
mads	infl
	head	mad
	syl	mads
	pos	vb.
madding	infl
	head	mad
	syl	mad+ding
	pos	vb.
madded	infl
	head	mad
	syl	mad+ded.
	pos	vb.
mad	11.
	syl	mad
	pron	<m@d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. or archaic.
	def	to make or become mad; act or cause to act as if mad.
maddish	sub
	head	mad
	syl	mad+dish
	pos	adj.
madafu	ety	C19: from Swahili
madafu	0.
	syl	ma+da+fu
	pron	<ma1dafu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	coconut milk.
Madag	0.
	syl	Madag.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Madagascar.
Madagascar	0.
	syl	Mad:a+gas+car
	pron	<2m@d*1g@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island republic in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa: made a French protectorate in 1895; became autonomous in 1958 and fully independent in 1960; contains unique flora and fauna. Language: Malagasy. Religions: animist and Christian. Currency: franc. Capital: Tananarive. Pop.: 7650000 (1971 est.). Area: 587041 sq. km (266657 sq. miles). Official name (since 1975): {Democratic Republic of Madagascar}. Former name (1958-75): {Malagasy Republic}. &- {@!Mad@.a+#!gas+can}
madam	ety	C13: from Old French ma dame my lady
madam	1.
	syl	mad+am
	pron	<1m@d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a polite term of address for a woman, esp. one considered to be of relatively high social status.
madam	2.
	syl	mad+am
	pron	<1m@d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who runs a brothel.
madam	3.
	syl	mad+am
	pron	<1m@d*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a precocious or pompous little girl.
madame	ety	C17: from French. See #7madam 
madamesdames	infl
	head	madame
	syl	mad+ames+dames
	pron	<1mA2d@m>, French <mA1dam>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
madame	0.
	syl	mad+ame
	pron	<1m@d*m>, French <ma1dam>, French <mA1dam>
	pos	n.
	def	a married Frenchwoman: usually used as a title equivalent to and sometimes extended to older unmarried women to show respect.
madcap	1.
	syl	mad+cap
	pron	<1m@d2k@p>
	pos	adj.
	def	impulsive, reckless, or lively.
madcap	2.
	syl	mad+cap
	pron	<1m@d2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an impulsive, reckless, or lively person.
madden	0.
	syl	mad+den
	pron	<1m@dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become mad or angry.
maddening	1.
	syl	mad+den+ing
	pron	<1m@dNiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to send mad.
maddening	2.
	syl	mad+den+ing
	pron	<1m@dNiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely annoying; exasperating.
maddeningly	sub
	head	maddening
	syl	mad+den+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
maddeningness	sub
	head	maddening
	syl	mad+den+ing+ness
	pos	n.
madder	ety	Old English m@adere; related to Middle Dutch m*_ede, Old Norse mathra 
madder	1.
	syl	mad+der
	pron	<1m@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several rubiaceous plants of the genus esp. the Eurasian which has small yellow flowers and a red fleshy root.
madder	2.
	syl	mad+der
	pron	<1m@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant.
madder	3.
	syl	mad+der
	pron	<1m@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark reddish-purple dye formerly obtained by fermentation of this root; identical to the synthetic dye, alizarin.
madder	4.
	syl	mad+der
	pron	<1m@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a red lake obtained from alizarin and an inorganic base; used as a pigment in inks and paints.
madding	1.
	syl	mad+ding
	pron	<1m@diG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	acting or behaving as if mad.
	exam	1	the madding crowd.
madding	2.
	syl	mad+ding
	pron	<1m@diG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	making mad; maddening.
maddingly	sub
	head	madding
	syl	mad+ding+ly
	pos	adv.
made	1.
	syl	made
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense and past participle of {make}.
made	2.
	syl	made
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	artificially produced.
made	3.
	syl	made
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	produced or shaped as specified.
	exam	1	handmade.
get	4.
	head	made
	or	have it made
	syl	get
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be assured of success.
made of money	5.
	head	made
	syl	made of money.
	def	very rich.
made dish	0.
	syl	made dish
	pos	n.
	qual	Cooking.
	def	a dish consisting of a number of different ingredients cooked together.
Madeira	1.
	syl	Ma+dei+ra
	pron	<m*1di*r*>, Portuguese <ma1deir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the N Atlantic, west of Morocco: constitutes the Portuguese administrative district of Funchal; consists of the chief island, Madeira, P*^orto Santo, and the uninhabited Deserta and Selvagen Islands; gained partial autonomy in 1976. Capital: Funchal. Pop.: 268700 (1970). Area: 797 sq. km (311 sq. miles).
Madeira	2.
	syl	Ma+dei+ra
	pron	<m*1di*r*>, Portuguese <ma1deir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Brazil, flowing northeast to the Amazon below Manaus. Length: 3241 km (2013 miles).
Madeira	3.
	syl	Ma+dei+ra
	pron	<m*1di*r*>, Portuguese <ma1deir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich strong fortified white wine made on Madeira.
Madeira cake	0.
	syl	Ma+dei+ra cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of rich sponge cake.
madeleine	ety	C19: perhaps after Madeleine Paulmier, French pastry cook
madeleine	0.
	syl	mad+e:leine
	pron	<1m@d*lin>, <-2lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fancy sponge cake usually coated with jam and coconut.
mademoiselle	ety	C15: French, from ma my+ demoiselle #7damsel 
mesdemoiselles	infl
	head	mademoiselle
	syl	mes+de+moi+selles
	pron	<2mAdmw*1zel>, French <mAdmwa1zel>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mademoiselle	1.
	syl	mad+e:moi+selle
	pron	<2m@dmw*1zel:>, French <madmwa1zel>, French <mAdmwa1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	a young unmarried French girl or woman: usually used as a title equivalent to
mademoiselle	2.
	syl	mad+e:moi+selle
	pron	<2m@dmw*1zel:>, French <madmwa1zel>, French <mAdmwa1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	a French teacher or governess.
made-up	1.
	syl	made-up
	pos	adj.
	def	invented; fictional.
	exam	1	a made-up story.
made-up	2.
	syl	made-up
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing make-up.
	exam	1	a well made-up woman.
made-up	3.
	syl	made-up
	pos	adj.
	def	put together; assembled.
made-up	4.
	syl	made-up
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a road
	def	surfaced with tarmac, concrete, etc.
madhouse	1.
	syl	mad+house
	pron	<1m@d2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mental hospital or asylum.
madhouse	2.
	syl	mad+house
	pron	<1m@d2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of uproar or confusion.
Madhya Bharat	0.
	syl	Madh+ya Bha+rat
	pron	<1m^dj*> <1ba:r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of central India: part of Madhya Pradesh since 1956.
Madhya Pradesh	0.
	syl	Madh+ya Pra+desh
	pron	<1m^dj*> <pra:1deS>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of central India, situated on the Deccan Plateau: the largest Indian state; rich in mineral resources, with several industrial cities. Capital: Bhopal. Pop.: 41654119 (1971). Area: 443452 sq. km (171217 sq. miles).
Madina do Boe	0.
	syl	Ma+di+na do Bo:e
	pron	<m*1dEn*> <d*u> <1b*uA>
	pos	n.
	def	the provisional capital of Guinea-Bissau (since 1974), in the eastern part of the country.
Madison	H1.0.
	syl	Mad:i+son
	pron	<1m@disN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Wisconsin, on an isthmus between Lakes Mendota and Monona: the state capital. Pop.: 169749 (1973 est.).
James	infl
	head	Madison
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Madison	H2.0.
	syl	Mad:i:son
	pron	<1m@disN>
	pos	n.
	def	1751-1836, U.S. statesman; 4th president of the U.S. (1809-17). He helped to draft the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights. His presidency was dominated by the War of 1812.
Madison Avenue	0.
	syl	Mad:i+son Av+e:nue
	pos	n.
	def	a street in New York City: a centre of American advertising and public-relations firms and a symbol of their attitudes and methods.
madly	1.
	syl	mad+ly
	pron	<1m@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an insane or foolish manner.
madly	2.
	syl	mad+ly
	pron	<1m@dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with great speed and energy.
madly	3.
	syl	mad+ly
	pron	<1m@dli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely or excessively.
	exam	1	I love you madly.
madwoman	alt
	head	madman
	or	madman
	syl	mad+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
madmen	infl
	head	madman
	or	madwomen
	syl	mad+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
madwomen	infl
	head	madman
	or	madmen
	syl	mad+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
madman	0.
	or	madwoman
	syl	mad+man
	pron	<1m@dm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is insane, esp. one who behaves violently; lunatic.
madness	1.
	syl	mad+ness
	pron	<1m@dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	insanity; lunacy.
madness	2.
	syl	mad+ness
	pron	<1m@dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme anger, excitement, or foolishness.
madness	3.
	syl	mad+ness
	pron	<1m@dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical word for {rabies}.
Madonna	ety	C16: Italian, from ma my+ donna lady
Madonna	1.
	syl	Ma+don+na
	pron	<m*1don*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a designation of the Virgin Mary.
Madonna	2.
	syl	Ma+don+na
	pron	<m*1don*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a picture or statue of the Virgin Mary.
Madonna lily	0.
	syl	Ma+don+na lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial widely cultivated Medi?!terranean lily plant, with white trumpet-?!shaped flowers. Also called: {Annunciation lily}.
madras	1.a.
	syl	mad+ras
	pron	<1m@dr*s> <m*1dr@s>, <-1dra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fine cotton or silk fabric, usually with a woven stripe.
madras	1.b.
	syl	mad+ras
	pron	<1m@dr*s> <m*1dr@s>, <-1dra:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	madras cotton.
madras	2.
	syl	mad+ras
	pron	<1m@dr*s> <m*1dr@s>, <-1dra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of this, esp. a scarf.
Madras	1.
	syl	Ma+dras
	pron	<m*1dra:s>, <-1dr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE India, capital of Tamil Nadu, on the Bay of Bengal: founded in 1639 by the English East India Company as {Fort St. George}; traditional burial place of St. Thomas; university (1857). Pop.: 2469449 (1971).
Madras	2.
	syl	Ma+dras
	pron	<m*1dra:s>, <-1dr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1968) for the state of {Tamil Nadu}.
Madre de Dios	0.
	syl	Ma+dre de Dios
	pron	Spanish <1ma@drA> <DA> <1Djos>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE South America, rising in SE Peru and flowing northeast to the Beni River in N Bolivia. Length: about 965 km (600 miles).
madrepore	ety	C18: via French from Italian madrepora mother-stone, from madre mother+ -pora  &- @!mad+re+#!por+al, mad+re+por+ic (@!m@adr$I#!p$Ar$Ik), mad+re+por+it+ic (@!m@ad?!r$Ip$$#!r$It$Ik ), or @!mad+re+#!po+ri@.an adj.
madrepore	0.
	syl	mad+re+pore
	pron	<2m@dri1pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any coral of the genus many of which occur in tropical seas and form large coral reefs: order
Madrid	0.
	syl	Ma+drid
	pron	<m*1drid>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Spain, situated centrally in New Castile: the highest European capital, at an altitude of about 700 m (2300 ft.); a Moorish fortress in the 10th century, captured by Castile in 1083 and made capital of Spain in 1561; university (1836). Pop.: 3146071 (1970).
madrigal	ety	C16: from Italian, from Medieval Latin m*_atric*_ale primitive, apparently from Latin m*_atr*_ic*_alis of the womb, from matr*_ix womb
madrigal	1.
	syl	mad+ri+gal
	pron	<1m@drigL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of 16th- or 17th-century part song for unaccompanied voices with an amatory or pastoral text. Compare {glee}.
madrigal	2.
	syl	mad+ri+gal
	pron	<1m@drigL>
	pos	n.
	def	a 14th-century Italian song, related to a pastoral stanzaic verse form.
madrigalesque	sub
	head	madrigal
	syl	mad+ri+gal+2esque
	pos	adj.
madrigalian	sub
	head	madrigal
	syl	mad+ri+gal+i:an
	pron	<2m@dri1g@li*n>, <-1gA->
	pos	adj.
madrigalist	sub
	head	madrigal
	syl	mad+ri+gal+ist
	pos	n.
madrilene	ety	shortened from French (consomm*'e) madril*`ene from Spanish madrile?~no of Madrid
madrilene	0.
	syl	mad+ri+l*`ene
	pron	<1m@dri2len>, <-2lAn>, French <madri1len>
	pos	n.
	def	a cold consomm*'e flavoured with tomato juice.
madrona	ety	C19: from Spanish
madrono	infl
	head	madrona
	or	madrone
	syl	ma+dro+?~no
	pron	<m*1dr*unj*u>
	pos	n.
madrone	infl
	head	madrona
	or	madrono
	syl	ma+dro+ne
	pron	<m*1dr*un*>
	pos	n.
madronas	infl
	head	madrona
	syl	ma+dro+?~nas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
madronos	infl
	head	madrona
	or	madrones
	syl	ma+dro+?~nos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
madrones	infl
	head	madrona
	or	madronos
	syl	ma+dro+?~nes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
madrona	0.
	syl	ma+dro+?~na
	pron	<m*1dr*unj*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ericaceous North American evergreen tree or shrub, with white flowers and red berry-like fruits. See also {strawberry tree}.
Madura	0.
	syl	Ma+du+ra
	pron	<m*1du*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, off the NE coast of Java: extensive forests and saline springs. Capital: Pamekasan. Area: 5472 sq. km (2113 sq. miles). &- {Ma+du+rese} (@!m@adju#!ri$:z)
Madurai	0.
	syl	Ma+du+rai
	pron	<1m@dju2rI>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S India, in S Tamil Nadu: centre of Dravidian culture for over 2000 years; cotton industry. Pop.: 549114 (1971). Former name: {Madura}.
maduro	ety	Spanish, literally: ripe, from Latin m*_at*_urus ripe, #7mature 
maduro	1.
	syl	ma+du+ro
	pron	<m*1du*r*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cigars
	def	dark and strong. {~} {+ros}.
maduro	2.
	syl	ma+du+ro
	pron	<m*1du*r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	a cigar of this type.
madwort	ety	C16: once alleged to be a cure for madness
madwort	1.
	syl	mad+wort
	pron	<1m@d2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing Eurasian boragi?!naceous plant, with small blue flowers.
madwort	2.
	syl	mad+wort
	pron	<1m@d2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other plants, such as alyssum.
Meander	alt
	head	Maeander
	or	Maeander
	syl	Me+an+der
	pron	<mE1@nd*>
	pos	n.
Maeander	0.
	or	Meander
	syl	Mae+an+der
	pron	<mE1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	ancient names of the river { {Menderes} (sense 1)}.
Maebashi	0.
	syl	Ma+e:ba+shi
	pron	<1ma:e1ba:SE>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on central Honshu: centre of sericulture and silk-spinning; university (1949). Pop.: 248312 (1974 est.).
Gaius	infl
	head	Maecenas
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
Maecenas	0.
	syl	Mae:ce:nas
	pron	<mE1sEn@s>
	pos	n.
	def	??70-8 #7b.c., Roman statesman; adviser to Augustus and patron of Horace and Virgil.
maelstrom	ety	C17: from obsolete Dutch maelstroom, from malen to grind, whirl round+ stroom #7stream 
maelstrom	1.
	syl	mael+strom
	pron	<1mAlstr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a large powerful whirlpool.
maelstrom	2.
	syl	mael+strom
	pron	<1mAlstr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any turbulent confusion.
Maelstrom	0.
	syl	Mael+strom
	pron	<1mAlstr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong tidal current in a restricted channel in the Lofoten Islands off the NW coast of Norway.
maenad	ety	C16: from Latin Maenas, from Greek mainas madwoman
menad	alt
	head	maenad
	or	maenad
	syl	me+nad
	pron	<1mEn@d>
	pos	n.
maenad	1.
	or	menad
	syl	mae+nad
	pron	<1mEn@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a woman participant in the orgiastic rites of Dionysus; bacchante.
maenad	2.
	or	menad
	syl	mae+nad
	pron	<1mEn@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a frenzied woman.
maenadic	sub
	head	maenad
	syl	mae+1nad+ic
	pos	adj.
maenadically	sub
	head	maenad
	syl	mae+1nad:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
maenadism	sub
	head	maenad
	syl	mae+nad+ism
	pos	n.
maestoso	ety	C18, Italian: majestic, from Latin m*_aiest*_as #7majesty 
	infl
	head	maestoso
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
maestoso	1.
	syl	maes+to+so
	pron	<mI1st*us*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be per?!formed majestically.
maestoso	2.
	syl	maes+to+so
	pron	<mI1st*us*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or passage directed to be played in this way.
Maestricht	0.
	syl	Maes+tricht
	pron	<1ma:stri$xt>, Dutch <ma:1stri$xt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete spelling of {Maastricht}.
maestro	ety	C18, Italian: master
maestri	infl
	head	maestro
	or	maestros
	syl	maes+tri
	pron	<-tri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maestros	infl
	head	maestro
	or	maestri
	syl	maes+tros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maestro	1.
	syl	maes+tro
	pron	<1mIstr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguished music teacher, conductor, or musician.
maestro	2.
	syl	maes+tro
	pron	<1mIstr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any man regarded as the master of an art: often used as a term of address.
maestro	3.
	syl	maes+tro
	pron	<1mIstr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {maestro di cappella}.
maestro di cappella	ety	Italian: master of the chapel
maestro di cappella	0.
	syl	maes+tro di cap+pel+la
	pron	<di> <k*1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of an orchestra, esp. a private one attached to the palace of a prince in Italy during the baroque period. See {Kapellmeister}.
Maeterlinck	0.
	syl	Mae:ter:linck
	pron	<1mAt*2liGk>, French <meter1l*~e:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Comte {Mau@.rice} (m@$#!ris). 1862-1949, Belgian poet and dramatist, noted particularly for his symbolist plays, such as (1892), which served as the basis for an opera by Debussy, and (1909). Nobel prize for literature 1911.
mae west	ety	C20: after Mae West, born 1892, American actress, renowned for her generous bust
mae west	0.
	syl	mae west
	pron	<mA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an inflatable life jacket, esp. as issued to the U.S. armed forces for emergency use.
Maewo	0.
	syl	Ma+e:wo
	pron	<ma:1Aw*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an almost uninhabited island in the New Hebrides. Also called: {Aurora}.
Mafeking	0.
	syl	Maf+e:king
	pron	<1m@fi2kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S South Africa, in NE Cape Province: besieged by the Boers for 217 days (1899-1900) during the Boer War; administrative headquarters of the British protectorate of Bechuanaland until 1965, although outside its borders. Pop.: 6900 (1970).
maffick	ety	C20: back formation from Maf?!eking, from the rejoicings at the relief of the siege there in 1900
maffick	0.
	syl	maf+fick
	pron	<1m@fik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	to celebrate extravagantly and publicly.
mafficker	sub
	head	maffick
	syl	maf+fick+er
	pos	n.
Mafia	ety	C19: from Sicilian dialect of Italian, literally hostility to the law, boldness, perhaps from Arabic mahyah bragging
Maffia	alt
	head	Mafia
	or	Mafia
	syl	Maf+fi:a
	pron	<1m@fi*>
	pos	n.
the	1.
	head	Mafia
	syl	the.
	def	an international secret organization founded in Sicily, probably in opposition to tyranny. It developed into a criminal organization and in the late 19th century was carried to the U.S. by Italian immigrants.
Mafia	2.
	or	Maffia
	syl	Ma+fi:a
	pron	<1m@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any group considered to resemble the Mafia. See also {Black Hand, Camorra, Cosa Nostra}.
mafiosos	infl
	head	mafioso
	or	mafiosi
	syl	ma+fi:o+sos
	pron	Italian <-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mafiosi	infl
	head	mafioso
	or	mafiosos
	syl	ma+fi:o+si
	pron	Italian <-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mafioso	0.
	syl	ma+fi:o+so
	pron	<2m@fi1*us*u>, Italian <2mafi1oso>
	pos	n.
	def	a person belonging to the Mafia.
mag	0.
	syl	mag
	pron	<m@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {magazine}.
mag	1.
	syl	mag.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	magazine.
mag	2.
	syl	mag.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	magnesium.
mag	3.
	syl	mag.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	magnetic.
mag	4.
	syl	mag.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	magnetism.
mag	5.
	syl	mag.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	magnets.
mag	6.
	syl	mag.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	magnitude.
Magallanes	0.
	syl	Ma+ga+lla+nes
	pron	Spanish <2maga1janAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Punta Arenas}.
magazine	ety	C16: via French magasin from Italian magazzino, from Arabic makh*_azin, plural of makhzan storehouse, from khazana to store away
magazine	1.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic paperback publication containing articles, fiction, photographs, etc.
magazine	2.a.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal case holding several cartridges used in some kinds of automatic firearms.
magazine	2.b.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	this compartment itself.
magazine	3.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or compartment for storing weapons, explosives, military provisions, etc.
magazine	4.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a stock of ammunition.
magazine	5.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for continuously recharging a stove or boiler with solid fuel.
magazine	6.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	another name for { {cartridge} (sense 5).}
magazine	7.
	syl	mag:a+zine
	pron	<2m@g*1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rack for automatically feeding a number of slides through a projector.
magdalen	ety	from M#7ary M#7agdalene 
magdalene	alt
	head	magdalen
	or	magdalen
	syl	mag+da+lene
	pron	<1m@gd*2lEn>, <2m@gd*1lEni>
	pos	n.
magdalen	1.
	or	magdalene
	syl	mag+da+len
	pron	<1m@gd*lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a reformed prostitute.
magdalen	2.
	or	magdalene
	syl	mag+da+len
	pron	<1m@gd*lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a reform?!atory for prostitutes.
Magdalena	0.
	syl	Mag+da+le:na
	pron	<2m@gd*1lAn*>, <-1lE->, Spanish <2ma$G@da1lAna>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Colombia, rising on the E slopes of the Andes and flowing north to the Caribbean near Barranquilla. Length: 1540 km (956 miles).
Magdalena Bay	0.
	syl	Mag+da+le:na Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific on the coast of NW Mexico, in Lower California.
Magdalene	0.
	syl	Mag+da+lene
	pron	<1m@gd*2lEn>, <2m@gd*1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Mary Magdalene}.
Magdalenian	ety	C19: from French magdal*'enien, after La Madeleine, village in Dordogne, France, near which artifacts of the culture were found
Magdalenian	1.
	syl	Mag+da+le:ni:an
	pron	<2m@gd*1lEni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the latest Palaeolithic culture in Europe, which ended about 10000 years ago.
Magdalenian	2.
	syl	Mag+da+le:ni:an
	pron	<2m@gd*1lEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Magdalenian culture.
Magdeburg	0.
	syl	Mag+de+burg
	pron	<1m@gd*2bR:g>, German <1makd*2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in W East Germany, on the River Elbe: a leading member of the Hanseatic League, whose local laws, the {Magdeburg Laws}, were adopted by many European cities. Pop.: 276580 (1975 est.).
mage	ety	C14: from #7magus 
mage	0.
	syl	mage
	pron	<mAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {magician}.
Strait of	infl
	head	Magellan
	syl	Strait of.
	pos	n.
Magellan	H1.0.
	syl	Ma+gel+lan
	pron	<m*1gel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between the mainland of S South America and Tierra del Fuego, linking the S Pacific with the S Atlantic. Length: 600 km (370 miles). Width: up to 32 km (20 miles).
Ferdinand	infl
	head	Magellan
	syl	Fer:di:nand.
	pos	n.
Magellan	H2.0.
	syl	Ma:gel:lan
	pron	<m*1gel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Portuguese name ??1480-1521, Portuguese navigator in the service of Spain. He commanded an expedition of five ships that set out to sail to the East Indies via the West. He discovered the Strait of Magellan (1520), crossed the Pacific, and reached the Philippines (1521), where he was killed by natives. One of his ships reached Spain (1522) and was therefore the first to circumnavigate the world.
Magellanic cloud	0.
	syl	Mag+el+lan+ic cloud
	pron	<2m@gi1l@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two small irregular galaxies, the {Large Magellanic Cloud} (Nubecula Major) and the {Small Magellanic Cloud} (Nubecula Minor) , situated near the S celestial pole at a distance of 160000 light years and classified as satellites of the Galaxy.
Mogen David	alt
	head	Magen David
	or	Magen David
	syl	Mo+gen Da+vid
	pron	<1mc:g*n> <1dAvid>
	pos	n.
Magen David	0.
	or	Mogen David
	syl	Ma+gen Da+vid
	pron	<1mc:g*n> <1dAvid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another name for the {Star of David}.
magenta	ety	C19: named after Magenta, Italy, alluding to the blood shed in a battle there (1859)
magenta	1.a.
	syl	ma+gen+ta
	pron	<m*1Jent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep purplish red that is the complementary colour of green and, with yellow and cyan, forms a set of primary colours.
magenta	1.b.
	syl	ma+gen+ta
	pron	<m*1Jent*>
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	a magenta filter.
magenta	2.
	syl	ma+gen+ta
	pron	<m*1Jent*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fuchsin}.
maggie	0.
	syl	mag+gie
	pron	<1m@gi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a magpie.
Lake	infl
	head	Maggiore
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Maggiore	0.
	syl	Mag+gi:o+re
	pron	<2m@Ji1c:ri>, Italian <mad1JorA>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in N Italy and S Switzerland, in the S Lepontine Alps.
maggot	ety	C14: from earlier mathek; related to Old Norse mathkr worm, Old English matha, Old High German mado grub
maggot	1.
	syl	mag+got
	pron	<1m@g*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft limbless larva of dipterous insects, esp. the housefly and blowfly, occurring in decaying organic matter.
maggot	2.
	syl	mag+got
	pron	<1m@g*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fancy or whim.
maggoty	1.
	syl	mag+got:y
	pron	<1m@g*ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, resembling, or ridden with maggots.
maggoty	2.
	syl	mag+got:y
	pron	<1m@g*ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	annoyed or angry.
Maghreb	ety	from Arabic, literally: the West
Maghrib	alt
	head	Maghreb
	or	Maghreb
	syl	Ma+ghrib
	pron	<1m^gr*b>
	pos	n.
Maghreb	0.
	or	Maghrib
	syl	Ma+ghreb
	pron	<1m^gr*b>
	pos	n.
	def	NW Africa, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, and sometimes Libya.
Maghrebi	sub
	head	Maghreb
	or	Maghribi
	syl	Ma+ghre+bi
	pos	adj. n.
Maghribi	sub
	head	Maghreb
	or	Maghrebi
	syl	Ma+ghri+bi
	pos	adj. n.
magus	infl
	head	magi
	syl	ma:gus
	pron	<-g*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
magi	1.
	syl	ma:gi
	pron	<1mAJI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Zoroastrian priests of the ancient Medes and Persians.
the three Magi	2.
	head	magi
	syl	the three Magi.
	def	the wise men from the East who came to do homage to the infant Jesus (Matthew 2:1-12) and traditionally called Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar. &- {ma+gi@.an} (#!me$Id#f$I$$n)
magic	ety	C14: via Old French magique, from Greek magik*_e witchcraft, from magos #7magus 
magic	1.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	the art that, by use of spells, supposedly invokes supernatural powers to influence events; sorcery.
magic	2.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of this art.
magic	3.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of illusory tricks to entertain other people; conjuring.
magic	4.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	any mysterious or extraordinary quality or power.
	exam	1	the magic of springtime.
like magic	5.
	head	magic
	syl	like magic.
	def	very quickly. {~} {mag@.i+cal}.
magic	6.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to magic.
	exam	1	a magic spell.
magic	7.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	possessing or considered to possess mysterious powers.
	exam	1	a magic wand.
magic	8.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	def	unaccountably enchant?!ing.
	exam	1	magic beauty.
magic	9.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transform or produce by or as if by magic.
magic	10.
	syl	mag+ic
	pron	<1m@Jik>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to cause to disappear by or as if by magic.
magical	sub
	head	magic
	syl	mag:i+cal
	pos	adj.
magically	sub
	head	magic
	syl	mag:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
magic carpet	0.
	syl	mag+ic car+pet
	pos	n.
	usage	in fairy stories
	def	a carpet capable of trans?!porting people through the air.
magic eye	0.
	syl	mag+ic eye
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {electric eye}.
magician	1.
	syl	ma+gi+cian
	pron	<m*1JiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {conjurer}.
magician	2.
	syl	ma+gi+cian
	pron	<m*1JiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises magic.
magician	3.
	syl	ma+gi+cian
	pron	<m*1JiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has extraordinary skill, influence, or qualities.
magic lantern	0.
	syl	mag+ic lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of slide projector. Sometimes shortened to {lantern}.
magic number	0.
	syl	mag+ic num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any of the numbers 2, 8, 20, 28, 50, 82, and 126. Nuclides with these numbers of nucleons appear to have greater stability than other nuclides.
magic square	0.
	syl	mag+ic square
	pos	n.
	def	a square array of rows of integers arranged so that the sum of the integers is the same when taken vertically, horizontally, or diagonally.
magilp	0.
	syl	ma+gilp
	pron	<m*1gilp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	def	a variant spelling of {megilp}.
Maginot line	ety	named after Andr*'e Maginot (1877-1932), French minister of war when the fortifications were begun in 1929
Maginot line	1.
	syl	Ma+gi+not line
	pron	<1m@Zi2n*u>, French <maZi1no>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of fortifications built by France to defend its border with Germany prior to World War II; it proved ineffective against the German invasion.
Maginot line	2.
	syl	Ma+gi+not line
	pron	<1m@Zi2n*u>, French <maZi1no>
	pos	n.
	def	any line of defence in which blind confidence is placed.
magisterial	ety	C17: from Late Latin magisteri*_alis, from magister master
magisterial	1.
	syl	mag+is+te+ri:al
	pron	<2m@Ji1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	commanding; authoritative.
magisterial	2.
	syl	mag+is+te+ri:al
	pron	<2m@Ji1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	domineering; dictatorial.
magisterial	3.
	syl	mag+is+te+ri:al
	pron	<2m@Ji1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a teacher or person of similar status.
magisterial	4.
	syl	mag+is+te+ri:al
	pron	<2m@Ji1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a magistrate.
magisterially	sub
	head	magisterial
	syl	mag+is+1te+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
magisterialness	sub
	head	magisterial
	syl	mag+is+1te+ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
magistery	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin magisterium, from Latin: mastery, from magister master
magisteries	infl
	head	magistery
	syl	mag+is+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magistery	1.
	syl	mag+is+ter:y
	pron	<1m@Jist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Alchemy.
	def	an agency or substance, such as the philosopher's stone, believed to transmute other substances.
magistery	2.
	syl	mag+is+ter:y
	pron	<1m@Jist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Alchemy.
	def	any substance capable of healing.
magistrature	alt
	head	magistracy
	or	magistracy
	syl	mag+is+tra+ture
	pron	<1m@Jis?!tr*2tju*>
	pos	n.
magistracies	infl
	head	magistracy
	or	magistures
	syl	mag+is+tra+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magistures	infl
	head	magistracy
	or	magistracies
	syl	mag+is+tures.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magistracy	1.
	or	magistrature
	syl	mag+is+tra+cy
	pron	<1m@Jistr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or function of a magistrate.
magistracy	2.
	or	magistrature
	syl	mag+is+tra+cy
	pron	<1m@Jistr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	magistrates collectively.
magistracy	3.
	or	magistrature
	syl	mag+is+tra+cy
	pron	<1m@Jistr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the district under the jurisdiction of a magistrate.
magistral	ety	C16: from Latin magistr*_alis concerning a master, from magister master
magistral	1.
	syl	mag+is+tral
	pron	<1m@Jistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	made up accord?!ing to a special prescription. Compare {officinal}.
magistral	2.
	syl	mag+is+tral
	pron	<1m@Jistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Fortifi?!cations.
	def	determining the location of other fortifications.
	exam	1	the magistral line.
magistral	3.
	syl	mag+is+tral
	pron	<1m@Jistr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortification in a determining position.
magistrality	sub
	head	magistral
	syl	mag+is+tral+i:ty
	pron	<2m@Ji1str@liti>
	pos	n.
magistrally	sub
	head	magistral
	or	magistratically
	syl	mag+is+tral+ly
	pron	<2m@Ji1str@ti?!kli>
	pos	adv.
magistratically	sub
	head	magistral
	or	magistrally
	syl	mag+is+trat:i+cal+ly
	pron	<2m@Ji1str@ti?!kli>
	pos	adv.
magistrate	ety	C17: from Latin magistr*_atus, from magister master
magistrate	1.
	syl	mag+is+trate
	pron	<1m@Ji2strAt>, <-strit>
	pos	n.
	def	a public officer concerned with the administration of law.
magistrate	2.
	syl	mag+is+trate
	pron	<1m@Ji2strAt>, <-strit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {justice of the peace}.
magistrateship	sub
	head	magistrate
	syl	mag+is+2trate+ship
	pos	n.
magistrates' court	0.
	syl	mag+is+trates' court
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a court of summary jurisdiction held before two or more justices of the peace or a stipendiary magistrate to deal with minor crimes, certain civil actions, and preliminary hearings.
Maglemosian	ety	C20: named after the site at Maglemose, Denmark, where the culture was first classified
Maglemosean	alt
	head	Maglemosian
	or	Maglemosian
	syl	Mag+le+mo+se:an
	pron	<2m@gl*1m*uzi*n>
	pos	n.
Maglemosian	1.
	or	Maglemosean
	syl	Mag+le+mo+si:an
	pron	<2m@gl*1m*uzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the first Mesolithic culture of N Europe, dating from 8000 #7b.c. to about 5000 #7b.c.: important for the rare wooden objects that have been preserved, such as dugout canoes.
Maglemosian	2.
	or	Maglemosean
	syl	Mag+le+mo+si:an
	pron	<2m@gl*1m*uzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating or relating to this culture.
magma	ety	C15, from Latin: dregs (of an ointment), from Greek: salve made by kneading, from massein to knead
magmas	infl
	head	magma
	or	magmata
	syl	mag+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magmata	infl
	head	magma
	or	magmas
	syl	mag+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magma	1.
	syl	mag+ma
	pron	<1m@gm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste or suspension consisting of a finely divided solid dispersed in a liquid.
magma	2.
	syl	mag+ma
	pron	<1m@gm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot viscous liquid within the earth's crust, consisting mainly of silica: it solidifies to form igneous rock.
magmatic	sub
	head	magma
	syl	mag+mat+ic
	pron	<m@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
magmatism	sub
	head	magma
	syl	mag+ma+tism
	pos	n.
Magna Carta	ety	Medieval Latin: great charter
Magna Charta	alt
	head	Magna Carta
	or	Magna Carta
	syl	Mag+na Char+ta
	pos	n.
Magna Carta	0.
	or	Magna Charta
	syl	Mag+na Car+ta
	pron	<1m@gn*> <1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the charter granted by King John at Runnymede in 1215, recognizing the rights and privileges of the barons, church, and freemen.
magna cum laude	ety	Latin
magna cum laude	0.
	syl	mag+na cum lau+de
	pron	<1m@gn*> <kum> <1laudA>
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	with great praise: the second of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations.
Magna Graecia	ety	Latin: Great Greece
Magna Graecia	0.
	syl	Mag+na Grae+ci:a
	pron	<1m@gn*> <1grESi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	S Italy, where numerous colonies were founded by Greek cities.
magnanimity	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin magnanimit*_as, from magnus great+ animus soul
magnanimities	infl
	head	magnanimity
	syl	mag+na+nim+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magnanimity	0.
	syl	mag+na+nim+i:ty
	pron	<2m@gn*1nimiti>
	pos	n.
	def	generosity.
magnanimous	ety	C16: from Latin magnanimus great-souled
magnanimous	0.
	syl	mag+nan:i+mous
	pron	<m@g1n@nim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	generous and noble.
magnanimously	sub
	head	magnanimous
	syl	mag+1nan:i+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
magnanimousness	sub
	head	magnanimous
	syl	mag+1nan:i+mous+ness
	pos	n.
magnate	ety	C15: back formation from earlier magnates from Late Latin: great men, plural of magn*_as, from Latin magnus great
magnate	1.
	syl	mag+nate
	pron	<1m@gnAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of power and rank in any sphere, esp. in industry.
magnate	2.
	syl	mag+nate
	pron	<1m@gnAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a great nobleman.
magnate	3.
	syl	mag+nate
	pron	<1m@gnAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a member of the upper chamber in certain European parliaments, as in Hungary.
magnateship	sub
	head	magnate
	syl	mag+nate+2ship
	pos	n.
magnesia	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Greek Magn*_esia, of Magn*_es ancient mineral-rich region
magnesia	0.
	syl	mag+ne+sia
	pron	<m@g1nES*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {magnesium oxide}.
magnesian	sub
	head	magnesia
	syl	mag+1ne+sian
	pron	<m@g1nEsik>
	pos	adj.
magnesic	sub
	head	magnesia
	or	magnesial
	syl	mag+ne+sic
	pron	<m@g1nEsik>
	pos	adj.
magnesial	sub
	head	magnesia
	or	magnesic
	syl	mag+1ne+sial
	pos	adj.
magnesite	ety	C19: from #7magnesium+ -#7ite %1
magnesite	0.
	syl	mag+ne+site
	pron	<1m@gni2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, colourless, or lightly tinted mineral consisting of naturally occurring magnesium carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form: a source of magnesium and also used in the manufacture of refractory bricks. Formula: MgCO\3.
magnesium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7magnesia 
magnesium	0.
	syl	mag+ne+si:um
	pron	<m@g1nEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a light silvery-white metallic element of the alkaline earth series that burns with an intense white flame, occurring principally in magnesite, dolomite, and carnallite: used in light structural alloys, flash bulbs, flares, and fireworks. Symbol: Mg; atomic no.: 12; atomic wt.: 24.312; valency: 2; relative density: 1.738; melting pt.: 651?%C; boiling pt.: 1107?%C.
magnesium oxide	0.
	syl	mag+ne+si:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white tasteless substance occurring naturally as periclase: used as an antacid and laxative and in refractory materials, such as crucibles and fire bricks. Formula: MgO. Also called: {magnesia}.
magnet	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek magn*_es, shortened from ho Magn*_es lithos the Magnesian stone. See #7magnesia 
magnet	1.
	syl	mag+net
	pron	<1m@gnit>
	pos	n.
	def	a body that can attract certain substances, such as iron or steel, as a result of a magnetic field; a piece of ferromagnetic substance. See also {electromagnet}.
magnet	2.
	syl	mag+net
	pron	<1m@gnit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that exerts a great attraction.
magnetic	1.
	syl	mag+net+ic
	pron	<m@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, producing, or operated by means of magnetism.
magnetic	2.
	syl	mag+net+ic
	pron	<m@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with a magnet.
magnetic	3.
	syl	mag+net+ic
	pron	<m@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the magnetism of the earth.
	exam	1	the magnetic equator.
magnetic	4.
	syl	mag+net+ic
	pron	<m@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being magnetized.
magnetic	5.
	syl	mag+net+ic
	pron	<m@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	exerting a powerful attraction.
	exam	1	a magnetic personality.
magnetically	sub
	head	magnetic
	syl	mag+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
magnetic bottle	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a configuration of magnetic fields for containing the plasma in controlled thermonuclear reactions.
magnetic character reader	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic char+ac+ter read+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device that automatically scans and interprets characters printed with magnetic ink. It operates by the process of {magnetic character recognition}.
magnetic circuit	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a closed path described by magnetic flux, analogous to a circuit through which an electric current flows.
magnetic compass	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic com+pass
	pos	n.
	def	a compass containing a magnetic needle pivoted in a horizontal plane, that indicates the direction of magnetic north at points on the earth's surface.
magnetic constant	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the permeability of free space, which has the value 4#Gr#M10%#-%7 henry per metre. Symbol: M\0 Also called: {absolute permeability}.
magnetic course	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic course
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft's course in relation to the magnetic north. Also called: {magnetic heading}.
magnetic declination	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic dec+li+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the angle that a compass needle makes with the direction of the geographical north pole at any given point on the earth's surface. Also called: {declination, magnetic variation}.
inclination	alt
	head	magnetic dip
	or	magnetic dip
	syl	in+cli+na+tion
	pos	n.
magnetic dip	0.
	or	inclination
	syl	mag+net+ic dip
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dip} (sense 29).}
magnetic dipole moment	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic di+pole mo+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the magnetic strength of a magnet or current-carrying coil, expressed as the torque produced when the magnet or coil is set with its axis perpendicular to unit magnetic field. Symbol: {m, j} Also called: {magnetic moment}. Compare {electromagnetic moment}.
magnetic disk	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic disk
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {disk} (sense 2).}
magnetic drum	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic drum
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {drum%1} (sense 8).}
magnetic equator	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic e:qua+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary line on the earth's surface, near the equator, at all points on which there is no magnetic dip. Also called: {aclinic line}.
magnetic field	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic field
	pos	n.
	def	a field of force surrounding a permanent magnet or a moving charged particle, in which another permanent magnet or moving charge experiences a force. Compare {electric field}.
magnetic flux	1.
	syl	mag+net+ic flux
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the strength of a magnetic field over a given area, equal to the product of the area and the magnetic flux density through it. Symbol: #Gq
magnetic flux	2.
	syl	mag+net+ic flux
	pos	n.
	def	a magnetic field.
magnetic flux density	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic flux den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the strength of a magnetic field at a given point, expressed by the force per unit length on a conductor carrying unit current at that point. Symbol: {B} Also called: {magnetic induction}.
magnetic induction	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic in+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {magnetic flux density}.
magnetic ink	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic ink
	pos	n.
	def	ink containing particles of a magnetic material used for printing characters for magnetic character recognition.
magnetic lens	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic lens
	pos	n.
	def	a set of magnets, esp. electromagnets, used to focus or defocus a beam of charged particles in an electron microscope, particle accelerator, or similar device.
magnetic meridian	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic me+rid+i:an
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous imaginary line around the surface of the earth passing through both magnetic poles.
magnetic mine	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic mine
	pos	n.
	def	a mine designed to activate when a magnetic field such as that generated by the metal of a ship's hull is detected.
magnetic moment	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic mo+ment
	pos	n.
	def	short for {magnetic dipole moment} or {electromagnetic moment}.
magnetic needle	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a slender magnetized rod used in certain instruments, such as the magnetic compass, for indicating the direction of a magnetic field.
magnetic north	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic north
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in which a compass needle points, at an angle (the declination) from the direction of true (geographic) north.
magnetic pickup	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic pick+up
	pos	n.
	def	a type of gramophone pickup in which the stylus moves an iron core in a coil, causing a changing magnetic field that produces the current.
magnetic pole	1.
	syl	mag+net+ic pole
	pos	n.
	def	either of two regions in a magnet where the magnetic induction is concentrated.
magnetic pole	2.
	syl	mag+net+ic pole
	pos	n.
	def	either of two variable points on the earth's surface towards which a magnetic needle points, where the lines of force of the earth's magnetic field are vertical.
magnetics	0.
	syl	mag+net+ics
	pron	<m@g1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with magnetism.
magnetic storm	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic storm
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden severe disturbance of the earth's magnetic field, caused by emission of charged particles from the sun.
magnetic tape	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic tape
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow plastic strip coated with iron oxide, used to record sound or video signals or to store information in computers. Sometimes (informally) shortened to {mag tape}.
drive	alt
	head	magnetic tape unit
	or	magnetic tape unit
	syl	drive
	pos	n.
magnetic tape unit	0.
	or	drive
	syl	mag+net+ic tape u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a computer device that moves reels of magnetic tape past read-write heads so that data can be transferred to or from the computer.
magnetic variation	0.
	syl	mag+net+ic var:i:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {magnetic declination}.
magnetism	1.
	syl	mag+net+ism
	pron	<1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of attraction displayed by magnets.
magnetism	2.
	syl	mag+net+ism
	pron	<1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of phenomena in which a field of force is caused by a moving electric charge. See also {electromagnetism, ferromagnetism, diamagnetism, paramagnetism}.
magnetism	3.
	syl	mag+net+ism
	pron	<1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with magnetic phenomena.
magnetism	4.
	syl	mag+net+ism
	pron	<1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	powerful attraction. &- {#!mag+net+ist}
magnetite	0.
	syl	mag+net+ite
	pron	<1m@gni2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black magnetizable mineral that consists of ferrous and ferric oxides in cubic crystalline form with the iron sometimes replaced by magnesium, zinc, chromium, etc. It is widely distributed in igneous and metamorphic rocks, esp. in Russia and Sweden, and is an important source of iron. Formula: FeO.Fe\2O\3.
magnetitic	sub
	head	magnetite
	syl	mag+net+it+ic
	pron	<2m@gni1titik>
	pos	adj.
magnetise	alt
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetize
	syl	mag+net+ise
	pron	<1m@gni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
magnetize	1.
	or	magnetise
	syl	mag+net+ize
	pron	<1m@gni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a substance or object) magnetic.
magnetize	2.
	or	magnetise
	syl	mag+net+ize
	pron	<1m@gni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract strongly.
magnetize	3.
	or	magnetise
	syl	mag+net+ize
	pron	<1m@gni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {mesmerize}.
magnetizable	sub
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetisable
	syl	mag+net+1iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
magnetisable	sub
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetizable
	syl	mag+net+1is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
magnetization	sub
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetisation
	syl	mag+net:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
magnetisation	sub
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetization
	syl	mag+net:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
magnetizer	sub
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetiser
	syl	mag+net+2iz+er
	pos	n.
magnetiser	sub
	head	magnetize
	or	magnetizer
	syl	mag+net+2is+er
	pos	n.
magneto	ety	C19: short for magneto-electric generator 
magnetos	infl
	head	magneto
	syl	mag+ne+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magneto	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to
	pron	<m@g1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small electric generator in which the magnetic field is produced by a permanent magnet, esp. one for providing the spark in an internal-combustion engine.
magneto-	0.
	syl	mag:ne:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating magnetism or magnetic properties.
	exam	1	magnetosphere.
magnetochemistry	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+chem+is+try
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the relationship between magnetic and chemical properties.
magnetochemical	sub
	head	magnetochemistry
	syl	mag+2ne+to+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
magnetoelectricity	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<m@g2nEt*uilek1trisitE>
	pos	n.
	def	electric?!ity produced by the action of magnetic fields.
magnetoelectric	sub
	head	magnetoelectricity
	or	magnetoelectrical
	syl	mag+2ne+to+e:1lec+tric
	pos	adj.
magnetoelectrical	sub
	head	magnetoelectricity
	or	magnetoelectric
	syl	mag+2ne+to+e:1lec+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
magnetograph	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+graph
	pron	<m@g1nEt*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a recording magnetometer, usually used for studying variations in the earth's magnetic field.
magnetohydrodynamics	1.
	syl	mag+ne+to+hy+dro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u2hIdr*udI1n@m?!iks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the behaviour of conducting fluids, such as liquid metals or plasmas, in magnetic fields.
magnetohydrodynamics	2.
	syl	mag+ne+to+hy+dro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u2hIdr*udI1n@m?!iks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the generation of electricity by subjecting a plasma to a magnetic field and collecting the deflected free electrons.
magnetohydrodynamics	xref
	syl	mag+ne+to+hy+dro+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u2hIdr*udI1n@m?!iks>
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	Abbrev.: {MHD}.
magnetohydrodynamic	sub
	head	magnetohydrodynamics
	syl	mag+2ne+to+2hy+dro+dy+nam+ic
	pos	adj.
magnetometer	0.
	syl	mag+ne+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2m@gni1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring the intensity or direction of a magnetic field, esp. the earth's field.
magnetometric	sub
	head	magnetometer
	syl	mag+ne+to+met+ric
	pron	<2m@gnit*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
magnetometry	sub
	head	magnetometer
	syl	mag+ne+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
magnetomotive	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+mo+tive
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing a magnetic flux.
magnetomotive force	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+mo+tive force
	pos	n.
	def	the agency producing a magnetic flux, considered analogous to the electromotive force in an electric circuit; equal to the circular integral of the magnetic field strength. Symbol.
	exam	1	F
magneton	ety	C20: from #7magnet+ (#7electr) #7on 
magneton	1.
	syl	mag+ne+ton
	pron	<1m@gni2ton>, <m@g1nEton>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Bohr magneton}. a unit of magnetic moment equal to /4#Gr where and are the charge and mass of an electron and is the Planck constant. It has the value 9.274096#M10%#-%2%4 joule per tesla. Symbol: #Gb or m\B ###800519
magneton	2.
	syl	mag+ne+ton
	pron	<1m@gni2ton>, <m@g1nEton>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nuclear magneton}. a similar unit equal to #Gb / where is the mass of the proton.
magnetosphere	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+sphere
	pron	<m@g1nEt*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region surrounding the earth in which the behaviour of charged particles is dominated by the earth's magnetic field.
magnetospheric	sub
	head	magnetosphere
	syl	mag+ne+to+spher+ic
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u1sferik>
	pos	adj.
magnetostriction	ety	C19: from #7magneto -#7+constriction 
magnetostriction	0.
	syl	mag+ne+to+stric+tion
	pron	<m@g2nEt*u1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in dimensions of a ferromagnetic material that is subjected to a magnetic field.
magnetostrictive	sub
	head	magnetostriction
	syl	mag+2ne+to+1stric+tive
	pos	adj.
magnetron	ety	C20: from #7magnet+electron 
magnetron	0.
	syl	mag+ne+tron
	pron	<1m@gni2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-electrode electronic valve used with an applied magnetic field to generate high-power microwave oscillations, esp. for use in radar.
magnific	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin magnificus great in deeds, from magnus great+ facere to do
magnifical	alt
	head	magnific
	or	magnific
	syl	mag+nif:i+cal
	pos	adj.
magnific	0.
	or	magnifical
	syl	mag+nif+ic
	pron	<m@g1nifik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	mag?!nificent, grandiose, or pompous.
magnifically	sub
	head	magnific
	syl	mag+1nif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Magnificat	ety	from the opening phrase in the Latin version, Magnificat anima mea Dominum (my soul doth magnify the Lord)
Magnificat	0.
	syl	Mag+nif:i+cat
	pron	<m@g1nifi2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	the hymn of the Virgin Mary (Luke 1:46-55), used as a canticle.
magnification	1.
	syl	mag+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2m@gnifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of magnifying or the state of being magnified.
magnification	2.
	syl	mag+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2m@gnifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree to which something is magnified.
magnification	3.
	syl	mag+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2m@gnifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy, photograph, drawing, etc., of something magnified.
magnification	4.
	syl	mag+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2m@gnifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a lens or other optical instrument to magnify, expressed as the ratio of the size of the image to that of the object.
magnificence	ety	C14: via French from Latin magnificentia 
magnificence	0.
	syl	mag+nif:i+cence
	pron	<m@g1nifis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being mag?!nificent.
magnificent	ety	C16: from Latin magnificentior more splendid, irregular comparative of magnificus great in deeds; see #7magnific 
magnificent	1.
	syl	mag+nif:i+cent
	pron	<m@g1nifisNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	splendid or impressive in appearance.
magnificent	2.
	syl	mag+nif:i+cent
	pron	<m@g1nifisNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	superb or very fine.
magnificent	3.
	syl	mag+nif:i+cent
	pron	<m@g1nifisNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of ideas
	def	noble or elevated.
magnificent	4.
	syl	mag+nif:i+cent
	pron	<m@g1nifisNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	great or exalted in rank or action.
magnificently	sub
	head	magnificent
	syl	mag+1nif:i+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
magnificentness	sub
	head	magnificent
	syl	mag+1nif:i+cent+ness
	pos	n.
magnifico	ety	C16: Italian from Latin magnificus; see #7magnific 
magnificoes	infl
	head	magnifico
	syl	mag+nif:i+coes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magnifico	0.
	syl	mag+nif:i+co
	pron	<m@g1nifi2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a magnate; grandee.
magnify	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin magnific*_are to praise; see #7magnific 
magnifies	infl
	head	magnify
	syl	mag+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
magnifying	infl
	head	magnify
	syl	mag+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
magnified	infl
	head	magnify
	syl	mag+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
magnify	1.
	syl	mag+ni+fy
	pron	<1m@gni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase, cause to increase, or be increased in apparent size, as through the action of a lens, microscope, etc.
magnify	2.
	syl	mag+ni+fy
	pron	<1m@gni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exaggerate or become exaggerated in importance.
	exam	1	don't magnify your troubles.
magnify	3.
	syl	mag+ni+fy
	pron	<1m@gni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to increase in actual size.
magnify	4.
	syl	mag+ni+fy
	pron	<1m@gni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to glorify.
magnifier	sub
	head	magnify
	syl	mag+ni+2fi+er
	pos	n.
magnifiable	sub
	head	magnify
	syl	mag+ni+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
magnifier	alt
	head	magnifying glass
	or	magnifying glass
	syl	mag+ni+fi+er
	pos	n.
magnifying glass	0.
	or	magnifier
	syl	mag+ni+fy+ing glass
	pos	n.
	def	a convex lens used to produce an enlarged image of an object.
magniloquent	ety	C17: from Latin magnus great+ loqu*_i to speak
magniloquent	0.
	syl	mag+nil:o+quent
	pron	<m@g1nil*kw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech
	def	lofty in style; grandiloquent.
magniloquence	sub
	head	magniloquent
	syl	mag+1nil:o+quence
	pos	n.
magniloquently	sub
	head	magniloquent
	syl	mag+1nil:o+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
Magnitogorsk	0.
	syl	Mag+ni+to+gorsk
	pron	Russian <m*gnita1gcrsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, on the Ural River: founded in 1930 to exploit local magnetite ores; site of one of the world's largest metallurgical plants. Pop.: 388000 (1975 est.).
magnitude	ety	C14: from Latin magnit*_ud*_o size, from magnus great
magnitude	1.
	syl	mag+ni+tude
	pron	<1m@gni2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	relative importance or sig?!nificance.
	exam	1	a problem of the first magnitude.
magnitude	2.
	syl	mag+ni+tude
	pron	<1m@gni2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	relative size or extent.
	exam	1	the magnitude of the explosion.
magnitude	3.
	syl	mag+ni+tude
	pron	<1m@gni2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a number assigned to a quantity, such as weight, and used as a basis of comparison for the measurement of similar quantities.
magnitude	4.
	syl	mag+ni+tude
	pron	<1m@gni2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {apparent magnitude}. the apparent brightness of a celestial body expressed on a numerical scale on which bright stars have a low value. Values range from -27 (the sun) to +23 measured either by eye ({visual magnitude}) or by photographic methods ({photographic magnitude) }. Each integral value represents a brightness 2.512 times greater than the next highest integral value. See also {absolute magnitude}.
magnitudinous	sub
	head	magnitude
	syl	mag+ni+1tu+di+nous
	pos	adj.
magnolia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Pierre Magnol (1638-1715), French botanist
magnolia	1.
	syl	mag+no+li:a
	pron	<m@g1n*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the magnoliaceous genus of Asia and North America: cultivated for their white, pink, purple, or yellow showy flowers.
magnolia	2.
	syl	mag+no+li:a
	pron	<m@g1n*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these plants.
magnolia	3.a.
	syl	mag+no+li:a
	pron	<m@g1n*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very pale pinkish-white or purplish-white colour.
magnoliaceous	0.
	syl	mag+no+li:a+ceous
	pron	<m@g2n*uli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees and shrubs, including magnolias and the tulip tree, having large showy flowers.
magnum	ety	C18: from Latin: a big thing, from magnus large
magnums	infl
	head	magnum
	syl	mag+nums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magnum	0.
	syl	mag+num
	pron	<1m@gn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle holding the equivalent of two normal bottles (approximately 52 fluid ounces).
magnum opus	ety	Latin
magnum opus	0.
	syl	mag+num o:pus
	pos	n.
	def	a great work of art or literature, esp. the greatest single work of an artist.
magnus hitch	ety	C19: magnus, of unknown origin
magnus hitch	0.
	syl	mag+nus hitch
	pron	<1m@gn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot similar to a clove hitch but having one more turn.
Magog	0.
	syl	Ma:gog
	pron	<1mAgog>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Gog and Magog}.
magot	ety	C17: from French: grotesque figure, after the Biblical giant M#7agog 
magot	1.
	syl	ma+got
	pron	<ma:1g*u>, <1m@g*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese or Japanese figurine in a crouching position, usually grotesque.
magot	2.
	syl	ma+got
	pron	<ma:1g*u>, <1m@g*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {Barbary ape}.
magpie	ety	C17: from Mag diminutive of Margaret, used to signify a chatterbox+#7{pie %2}
magpie	1.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various passerine birds of the genus esp. having a black-and-white plumage, long tail, and a chattering call: family (crows, etc.).
magpie	2.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds of the Australian family See also { {butcherbird} (sense 2).}
magpie	3.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other similar or related birds.
magpie	4.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon typically having black-and-white markings.
magpie	5.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who hoards small objects.
magpie	6.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who chatters.
magpie	7.a.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	the outmost ring but one on a target.
magpie	7.b.
	syl	mag+pie
	pron	<1m@g2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that hits this ring.
MAgr	0.
	syl	M.Agr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Agriculture.
Ren'e	infl
	head	Magritte
	syl	Re:n*'e
	pron	<r*1nA>
	pos	n.
Magritte	0.
	syl	Ma:gritte
	pron	French <ma1grit>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1967, Belgian surrealist painter. By juxtaposing incongruous objects, depict?!ed with meticulous realism, his works create a bizarre and disturbing impression.
mag tape	0.
	syl	mag tape
	pron	<m@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {magnetic tape}.
maguey	ety	C16: Spanish, from Taino
maguey	1.
	syl	mag+uey
	pron	<1m@gwA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American agave plants of the genera or esp. one that yields a fibre or is used in making an alcoholic beverage.
maguey	2.
	syl	mag+uey
	pron	<1m@gwA>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre from any of these plants, used esp. for rope.
magus	ety	C14: from Latin, from Greek magos, from Old Persian magus magician
magi	infl
	head	magus
	syl	ma+gi
	pron	<-JI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
magus	1.
	syl	ma+gus
	pron	<1mAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Zoroastrian priest.
magus	2.
	syl	ma+gus
	pron	<1mAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an astrologer, sorcerer, or magician of ancient times.
Simon	infl
	head	Magus
	syl	Si:mon.
	pos	n.
Magus	0.
	syl	Ma:gus
	pron	<1mAg*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a sorcerer, who tried to buy spiritual powers from the apostles (Acts 8:9-24).
Magyars	infl
	head	Magyar
	syl	Mag+yars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Magyar	1.
	syl	Mag+yar
	pron	<1m@gja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the pre?!dominant ethnic group of Hungary, also found in NW Siberia.
Magyar	2.
	syl	Mag+yar
	pron	<1m@gja:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian language.
Magyar	3.
	syl	Mag+yar
	pron	<1m@gja:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Magyars or their language.
Magyar	4.
	syl	Mag+yar
	pron	<1m@gja:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sewing.
	def	of or relating to a style of sleeve cut in one piece with the bodice.
Magyarorsz'ag	0.
	syl	Ma+gyar+or+sz*'ag
	pron	<1mcdjcr2orsa:g>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Hungary}.
Mahabharata	ety	Sanskrit, from mah*_a great+ bh*_arata story
Mahabharatam	infl
	head	Mahabharata
	or	Mahabharatum
	syl	Ma+ha+bha+ra+tam
	pron	<m*2ha:1ba:r*t*m>
	pos	n.
Mahabharatum	infl
	head	Mahabharata
	or	Mahabharatam
	syl	Ma+ha+bha+ra+tum
	pron	<m*2ha:1ba:r*t*m>
	pos	n.
Mahabharata	0.
	syl	Ma+ha+bha+ra+ta
	pron	<m*2ha:1ba:r*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an epic Sanskrit poem of India, dealing chiefly with the struggle between two rival families. It contains many separate episodes, the most notable of which is the
Mahalla el Kubra	0.
	syl	Ma+hal+la el Ku+bra
	pron	<m*1ha:l*> <el> <1ku:br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: one of the largest diversified textile centres in Egypt. Pop.: 287800 (1974 est.).
Mahanadi	0.
	syl	Ma+ha+na+di
	pron	<m*1ha:n*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E India, rising in S Madhya Pradesh and flowing north, then south and east to the Bay of Bengal. Length: 885 km (550 miles).
maharajah	ety	C17: Hindi, from mah*_a great+#7rajah 
maharaja	alt
	head	maharajah
	or	maharajah
	syl	ma+ha+ra+ja
	pron	<2ma:h*1ra:J*>
	pos	n.
maharajah	0.
	or	maharaja
	syl	ma+ha+ra+jah
	pron	<2ma:h*1ra:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Indian princes, esp. any of the rulers of the former native states.
maharani	ety	C19: from Hindi, from mah*_a great+#7rani 
maharanee	alt
	head	maharani
	or	maharani
	syl	ma+ha+ra+nee
	pron	<2ma:h*1ra:nE>
	pos	n.
maharani	1.
	or	maharanee
	syl	ma+ha+ra+ni
	pron	<2ma:h*1ra:nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of a maharajah.
maharani	2.
	or	maharanee
	syl	ma+ha+ra+ni
	pron	<2ma:h*1ra:nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman holding the rank of maharajah.
Maharashtra	0.
	syl	Ma+ha+rash+tra
	pron	<2ma:ha:1r@Str*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W central India, formed in 1960 from the Marathi-speaking S and E parts of former Bombay state: lies mainly on the Deccan plateau; mainly agricultural. Capital: Bombay. Pop.: 50412235 (1971). Area: 306345 sq. km (119475 sq. miles).
maharishi	ety	from Hindi, from mah*_a great+#7rishi 
maharishi	0.
	syl	ma+ha+ri+shi
	pron	<2ma:ha:1rESi>, <m*1ha:rESi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a Hindu teacher of religious and mystical knowledge.
mahatma	ety	C19: from Sanskrit mah*_atman, from mah*_a great+ *_atman soul
mahatma	1.
	syl	ma+hat+ma
	pron	<m*1ha:tm*>, <-1h@t->
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a Brahman sage.
mahatma	2.
	syl	ma+hat+ma
	pron	<m*1ha:tm*>, <-1h@t->
	pos	n.
	qual	Theosophy.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an adept or sage.
mahatmaism	sub
	head	mahatma
	syl	ma+1hat+ma+ism
	pos	n.
Mahayana	ety	from Sanskrit, from mah*_a great+ y*_ana vehicle
Mahayana	0.a.
	syl	Ma+ha+ya+na
	pron	<2ma:h*1ja:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a liberal Buddhist school of Tibet, China and Japan, whose adherents aim to disseminate Buddhist doctrines, seeking enlightenment not for themselves alone, but for all sentient beings.
Mahayana	0.b.
	syl	Ma+ha+ya+na
	pron	<2ma:h*1ja:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Mahayana Buddhism.
Mahayanist	sub
	head	Mahayana
	syl	Ma+ha+1ya+nist
	pos	n.
Mahdi	ety	Arabic mahd*_iy one who is guided, from mad*_a to guide aright
Mahdi	1.
	syl	Mah+di
	pron	<1ma:di>
	pos	n.
	def	the title assumed by ??1843-85, Sudanese military leader, who led a revolt against Egypt (1881) and captured Khartoum (1885).
Mahdi	2.
	syl	Mah+di
	pron	<1ma:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	any of a number of Muslim messiahs expected to forcibly convert all mankind to Islam.
Mahdism	sub
	head	Mahdi
	syl	Mah+dism
	pos	n.
Mahdist	sub
	head	Mahdi
	syl	Mah+dist
	pos	n. adj.
Mah'e	0.
	syl	Ma:h*'e
	pron	<ma:1hA>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, the chief island of the Seychelles. Capital: Victoria. Pop.: 31684 (1971). Area: 147 sq. km (57 sq. miles).
mahewu	ety	from Xhosa amarewu 
mahewu	0.
	syl	ma+he+wu
	pron	<ma1hAwu>, <-1xA->
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	fermented liquid mealie-meal porridge, used as a stimulant by Black Africans.
Mohican	alt
	head	Mahican
	or	Mahican
	syl	Mo+hi+can
	pron	<1m*uik*n>, <m*u1hEk*n>
	pos	n.
Mahicans	infl
	head	Mahican
	or	Mahican
	syl	Ma+hi+cans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mahican	infl
	or	Mahicans
	syl	Ma+hi+can
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mahican	1.
	or	Mohican
	syl	Ma+hi+can
	pron	<m*1hEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living along the Hudson river and east of it.
Mahican	2.
	or	Mohican
	syl	Ma+hi+can
	pron	<m*1hEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
mahjong	ety	from Chinese, literally: sparrows
mah-jongg	alt
	head	mahjong
	or	mahjong
	syl	mah-jongg
	pron	<2ma:1JoG>
	pos	n.
mahjong	0.
	or	mah-jongg
	syl	mah+jong
	pron	<2ma:1JoG>
	pos	n.
	def	a game of Chinese origin, usually played by four people, in which tiles bearing various designs are drawn and discarded until one player has an entire hand of winning combinations.
Gustav	infl
	head	Mahler
	syl	Gus:tav
	pron	<1gustaf>
	pos	n.
Mahler	0.
	syl	Mah:ler
	pron	<1ma:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1911, Austrian composer and conductor, whose music links the romantic tradition of the 19th century with the music of the 20th century. His works include nine complete symphonies for large orchestras, the symphonic song cycle (1908), and the song cycle (1902).
mahlstick	0.
	syl	mahl+stick
	pron	<1mc:l2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {maulstick}.
mahogany	ety	C17: origin obscure
mahoganies	infl
	head	mahogany
	syl	ma+hog:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mahogany	1.
	syl	ma+hog:a+ny
	pron	<m*1hog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American trees of the meliaceous genus esp. and valued for their hard reddish-brown wood.
mahogany	2.
	syl	ma+hog:a+ny
	pron	<m*1hog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees with similar wood, such as African mahogany and Philippine mahogany.
mahogany	3.a.
	syl	ma+hog:a+ny
	pron	<m*1hog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees. See also { {acajou} (sense 1).}
mahogany	3.b.
	syl	ma+hog:a+ny
	pron	<m*1hog*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a mahogany table.
mahogany	4.
	syl	ma+hog:a+ny
	pron	<m*1hog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown colour.
Mahomet	0.
	syl	Ma:hom:et
	pron	<m*1homit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Mohammed}.
Mahometan	0.
	syl	Ma+hom+e:tan
	pron	<m*1homitN>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a former word for {Muslim}.
Mahometanism	sub
	head	Mahometan
	syl	Ma+1hom+e:tan+ism
	pos	n.
mahonia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Bernard McMahon (died 1816), American botanist
mahonia	0.
	syl	ma+ho+ni:a
	pron	<m*1h*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen berberidaceous shrub of the Asian and American genus esp. cultivated for their ornamental spiny divided leaves and clusters of small yellow flowers.
Mahound	ety	C16: from Old French Mahun 
Mahound	0.
	syl	Ma+hound
	pron	<m*1haund>, <-1hu:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {Mohammed}.
mahout	ety	C17: Hindi mah*_aut, from Sanskrit mah*_am*_atra of great measure, originally a title
mahout	0.
	syl	ma+hout
	pron	<m*1haut>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India and the East Indies
	def	an elephant driver or keeper.
Mahratta	0.
	syl	Mah+rat+ta
	pron	<m*1ra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Maratha}.
Mahratti	sub
	head	Mahratta
	syl	Mah+1rat+ti
	pos	n. adj.
Mahren	0.
	syl	M*"ah+ren
	pron	<1me:r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Moravia}.
mahseer	ety	from Hindi
mahseer	0.
	syl	mah+seer
	pron	<1ma:si*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large freshwater Indian cyprinid fishes, such as
mahzor	ety	literally: cycle
machzor	alt
	head	mahzor
	or	mahzor
	syl	mach+zor
	pron	Hebrew. <max1zcr>, English <ma:k1zc:>, English <-z*1rEm>
	pos	n.
mahzorim	infl
	head	mahzor
	syl	mah+zo+rim
	pron	<-zc1rEm>, English <-z*1rEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mahzor	0.
	or	machzor
	syl	mah+zor
	pron	Hebrew. <max1zcr>, English <ma:k1zc:>, English <-z*1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish prayer book containing prescribed holiday rituals.
Maia	0.
	syl	Ma:ia
	pron	<1mI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the eldest of the seven Pleiades, mother by Zeus of Hermes.
maid	ety	C12: shortened form of #7maiden 
maid	1.
	syl	maid
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a young unmarried girl; maiden.
maid	2.a.
	syl	maid
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a female servant.
maid	2.b.
	syl	maid
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a housemaid.
maid	3.
	syl	maid
	pron	<mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a spinster.
maidish	sub
	head	maid
	syl	maid+ish
	pos	adj.
maidishness	sub
	head	maid
	syl	maid+ish+ness
	pos	n.
maidan	ety	Urdu, from Arabic
maidan	0.
	syl	mai+dan
	pron	<m@1da:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Pakistan, India, etc.
	def	an open space used for meetings, sports, etc.
maiden	ety	Old English m@agden; related to Old High German magad, Old Norse mogr young man, Old Irish mug slave &- #!maid+en+ish adj. &- #!maid+en+@!like adj. ?- #!maid+en+@!ship n.
maiden	1.a.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a young unmarried girl, esp. when a virgin.
maiden	1.b.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a maiden blush.
maiden	2.a.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse that has never won a race.
maiden	2.b.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a maiden race.
maiden	3.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	See {maiden over}.
maiden	4.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clothes maiden}. a frame on which clothes are hung to dry; clothes horse.
maiden	5.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to an older unmarried woman.
	exam	1	a maiden aunt.
maiden	6.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or involving an initial experience or attempt.
	exam	1	a maiden voyage;
	exam	2	maiden speech.
maiden	7.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a person or thing
	def	untried; unused.
maiden	8.
	syl	maid+en
	pron	<1mAdN>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a place
	def	never trodden, penetrated, or captured.
maidenhair	alt
	head	maidenhair fern
	or	maidenhair fern
	syl	maid:en+hair
	pron	<1mAdN2he*>
	pos	n.
maidenhair fern	0.
	or	maidenhair
	syl	maid:en+hair fern
	pron	<1mAdN2he*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fern of the genus esp. of tropical and warm regions, having delicate fan-shaped fronds with small pale-green leaflets: family
maidenhair tree	0.
	syl	maid:en+hair tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ginkgo}.
maidenhead	ety	C13: from maiden+-hed, variant of -#7hood 
maidenhead	1.
	syl	maid+en+head
	pron	<1mAdN2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical word for the {hymen}.
maidenhead	2.
	syl	maid+en+head
	pron	<1mAdN2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	virginity; maidenhood.
Maidenhead	0.
	syl	Maid+en+head
	pron	<1mAdN2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Berkshire on the River Thames. Pop.: 45306 (1971).
maidenhood	1.
	syl	maid+en+hood
	pron	<1mAdN2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the time during which a woman is a maiden or a virgin.
maidenhood	2.
	syl	maid+en+hood
	pron	<1mAdN2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a maiden or virgin.
maidenly	0.
	syl	maid+en+ly
	pron	<1mAdNli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or befitting a maiden.
maidenliness	sub
	head	maidenly
	syl	maid+en+li+ness
	pos	n.
maiden name	0.
	syl	maid+en name
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's surname before marriage.
maiden over	0.
	syl	maid+en o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	an over in which no runs are scored.
maiden voyage	0.
	syl	maid+en voy+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the first voyage of a vessel.
Maid Marian	1.
	syl	Maid Mar:i:an
	pos	n.
	def	a character in morris dancing, played by a man dressed as a woman.
Maid Marian	2.
	syl	Maid Mar:i:an
	pos	n.
	qual	Legend.
	def	the sweetheart of Robin Hood.
maid of honour	1.
	syl	maid of hon+our
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the principal unmarried attendant of a bride. Compare {bridesmaid, matron of honour}.
maid of honour	2.
	syl	maid of hon+our
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small tart with an almond-flavoured filling.
maid of honour	3.
	syl	maid of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried lady attending a queen or princess.
the	infl
	head	Maid of Orl'eans
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Maid of Orl'eans	0.
	syl	Maid of Or+l*'e+ans
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Joan of Arc}.
maidservant	0.
	syl	maid+ser:vant
	pron	<1mAd2sR:v*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a female servant.
Maidstone	0.
	syl	Maid+stone
	pron	<1mAdst*n>, <-2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, administrative centre of Kent, on the River Medway. Pop.: 70918 (1971).
Maiduguri	0.
	syl	Mai+du+gu+ri
	pron	<2mIdu1gu:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Nigeria, capital of Bornu State; agricultural trade centre. Pop. (with Yerwa) 189000 (1975 est.). Also called: {Yerwa-Maiduguri}.
maieutic	ety	C17: from Greek maieutikos relating to midwifery (used figuratively by Socrates), from maia midwife
maieutical	alt
	head	maieutic
	or	maieutic
	syl	ma:ieu+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
maieutic	0.
	or	maieutical
	syl	ma:ieu+tic
	pron	<mA1ju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to the Socratic method of eliciting knowledge by a series of questions and answers.
maigre	ety	C17: from French: thin; see #7meagre 
maigre	1.
	syl	mai+gre
	pron	<1mAg*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	not containing flesh, and so permissible as food on days of religious abstinence.
	exam	1	maigre food.
maigre	2.
	syl	mai+gre
	pron	<1mAg*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	of or designating such a day.
maihem	0.
	syl	mai+hem
	pron	<1mAhem>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mayhem}.
Maikop	0.
	syl	Mai+kop
	pron	Russian <maj1kcp>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Adygei AR: extensive oilfields to the southwest; mineral springs. Pop.: 125000 (1975 est.).
mail	ety	C13: from Old French male bag, probably from Old High German malha wallet
mail	H1.1.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {post}. letters, packages, etc., that are transported and delivered by the post office.
mail	H1.2.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the postal system.
mail	H1.3.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a single collection or delivery of mail.
mail	H1.4.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a train, ship, or aircraft that carries mail.
mail	H1.5.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, involving, or used to convey mail.
	exam	1	a mail train.
mail	H1.6.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to send by mail. Usual Brit. word: {post}.
mailable	sub
	head	mail
	syl	mail+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mail	ety	C14: from Old French maille mesh, from Latin macula spot
mail	H2.1.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of flexible armour consisting of riveted metal rings or links.
mail	H2.2.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard protective shell of such animals as the turtle and lobster. {~}
mail	H2.3.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clothe or arm with mail.
	exam	1	a mailed glove.
mailless	sub
	head	mail
	syl	mail+less
	pos	adj.
mail	ety	Old English m*_al terms, from Old Norse m*_al agreement
mail	H3.0.
	syl	mail
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly Scot.
	def	a monetary payment, esp. of rent or taxes.
mailsack	infl
	head	mailbag
	or	mailpouch
	syl	mail+sack
	pos	n.
mailpouch	infl
	head	mailbag
	or	mailsack
	syl	mail+pouch
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
mailbag	0.
	syl	mail+bag
	pron	<1mAl2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bag used for transporting or delivering mail.
mailbox	0.
	syl	mail+box
	pron	<1mAl2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {letter box}.
mailcar	alt
	head	mailcoach
	or	mailcoach
	syl	mail+car
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mailcoach	0.
	or	mailcar
	syl	mail+coach
	pron	<1mAl2k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway coach specially constructed for the transportation of mail.
mail drop	0.
	syl	mail drop
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a receptacle or chute for mail.
mailer	1.
	syl	mail+er
	pron	<1mAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who addresses or mails letters, etc.
mailer	2.
	syl	mail+er
	pron	<1mAl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a machine used for stamping and addressing mail.
Norman	infl
	head	Mailer
	syl	Nor:man.
	pos	n.
Mailer	0.
	syl	Mai:ler
	pron	<1mAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, U.S. author. His works, which are frequently critical of modern American society, include the war novel (1948), (1965), and his account of the 1967 peace march on Washington (1968).
mailing list	0.
	syl	mail+ing list
	pos	n.
	def	a register of names and addresses to which advertising matter, etc., is sent by post.
Aristide	infl
	head	Maillol
	syl	A:ris:tide
	pron	<aris1tid>
	pos	n.
Maillol	0.
	syl	Mail:lol
	pron	French <ma1jcl>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1944, French sculptor, esp. of monumental female nudes.
maillot	ety	from French
maillot	1.
	syl	mail+lot
	pron	<m@1j*u>
	pos	n.
	def	tights worn for ballet, etc.
maillot	2.
	syl	mail+lot
	pron	<m@1j*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's swimsuit.
maillot	3.
	syl	mail+lot
	pron	<m@1j*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a jersey.
mailmen	infl
	head	mailman
	syl	mail+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mailman	0.
	syl	mail+man
	pron	<1mAl2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {postman}.
mail order	1.
	syl	mail or+der
	pos	n.
	def	an order for merchandise sent by post.
mail order	2.a.
	syl	mail or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a system of buying and selling merchandise through the post.
mail order	2.b.
	syl	mail or+der
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a mail-order firm.
mailsack	0.
	syl	mail+sack
	pron	<1mAl2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {mailbag}.
maim	ety	C14: from Old French mahaignier to wound, probably of Germanic origin
maim	1.
	syl	maim
	pron	<mAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mutilate, cripple, or disable a part of the body of (a person or animal).
maim	2.
	syl	maim
	pron	<mAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make defective.
maim	3.
	syl	maim
	pron	<mAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an injury or defect.
maimedness	sub
	head	maim
	syl	maim+ed:ness
	pron	<1mAmidnis>
	pos	n.
maimer	sub
	head	maim
	syl	maim+er
	pos	n.
Maimonides	0.
	syl	Mai:mon:i:des
	pron	<mI1moni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	also called Rabbi 1135-1204, Jewish philosopher, physician, and jurist, born in Spain. He codified Jewish law in (1180).
Maimonidean	sub
	head	Maimonides
	syl	Mai+2mon:i+1de:an
	pos	adj. n.
main	ety	C13: from Old English m@agen strength
main	H1.1.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	chief or principal in rank, importance, size, etc.
main	H1.2.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	sheer or utmost (esp. in the phrase {by main force) }.
main	H1.3.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or denoting any gear, such as a stay or sail, belonging to the mainmast.
main	H1.4.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	prenominal
	def	significant or important.
main	H1.5.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a principal pipe, conduit, duct, or line in a system used to distribute water, electricity, etc.
main	H1.6.a.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the main distribution network for water, gas, or electricity.
main	H1.6.b.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal; as modifier
	exam	1	mains voltage.
main	H1.7.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the chief or most important part or consideration.
main	H1.8.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	great strength or force (now chiefly in the phrase {might and main) }.
main	H1.9.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the open ocean.
main	H1.10.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	prenominal
	def	short for {Spanish Main}.
main	H1.11.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	prenominal
	def	short for {mainland}.
main	12.
	or	for the main
	syl	main
	usage	prenominal
	def	on the whole; for the most part.
main	ety	C16: of unknown origin
main	H2.1.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a throw of the dice in dice games.
main	H2.2.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a cockfighting contest.
main	H2.3.
	syl	main
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a match in archery, boxing, etc.
Main	0.
	syl	Main
	pron	<mAn>, German <mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central and W West Germany, flowing west through W*"urzburg and Frankfurt to the Rhine. Length: about 515 km (320 miles).
mainbrace	0.
	syl	main+brace
	pron	<1mAn2brAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a brace attached to the main yard.
main clause	0.
	syl	main clause
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a clause that can stand alone as a sentence. Compare {subordinate clause}.
main course	1.
	syl	main course
	pos	n.
	def	the principal dish of a meal.
main course	2.
	syl	main course
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a square mainsail.
main deck	0.
	syl	main deck
	pos	n.
	def	the uppermost sheltered deck that runs the entire length of a vessel.
Maine	0.
	syl	Maine
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S., on the Atlantic: chiefly hilly, with many lakes, rivers, and forests. Capital: Augusta. Pop.: 993663 (1970). Area: 80082 sq. km (30920 sq. miles). Abbrev. (with zip code): {ME}
Maine-et-Loire	0.
	syl	Maine-et-Loire
	pron	French <men>, French <e> <1lwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W France, in Pays de la Loire region. Capital: Angers. Pop.: 644458 (1975). Area: 7218 sq. km (2815 sq. miles).
main-frame computer	0.
	syl	main-frame com+put+er
	pos	n.
	def	a high-speed general-purpose computer, usually with a large store capacity, with the main storage structured in 32- or 64-bit words.
mainland	0.
	syl	main+land
	pron	<1mAnl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part of a land mass as opposed to an island or peninsula.
mainlander	sub
	head	mainland
	syl	main+land+er
	pos	n.
Mainland	1.
	syl	Main+land
	pron	<1mAnl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off N Scotland: the largest of the Shetland Islands. Chief town: Lerwick. Pop.: 13150 (1971). Area: about 583 sq. km (225 sq. miles).
Mainland	2.
	syl	Main+land
	pron	<1mAnl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Pomona}. an island off N Scotland: the largest of the Orkney Islands. Chief town: Kirkwall. Pop.: 6502 (1971). Area: 492 sq. km (190 sq. miles).
main line	1.a.
	syl	main line
	pos	n.
	def	the trunk route between two points, usually fed by branch lines.
main line	1.b.
	syl	main line
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a main-line station.
main line	2.
	syl	main line
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a main road.
main line	3.
	syl	main line
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a main vein, into which a narcotic drug, esp. heroin, can be injected. {~} {main+line}.
main line	4.
	syl	main line
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inject a drug thus. {~} {main+line}.
main line	5.
	syl	main line
	pos	n.
	def	having an important or moderate position; principal.
mainliner	sub
	head	main line
	syl	main+2lin+er
	pos	n.
mainly	1.
	syl	main+ly
	pron	<1mAnli>
	pos	adv.
	def	for the most part; to the greatest extent; principally.
mainly	2.
	syl	main+ly
	pron	<1mAnli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	strongly; very much.
mainmast	0.
	syl	main+mast
	pron	<1mAn2ma:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the chief mast of a sailing vessel with two or more masts, being the foremast of a yawl, ketch, or dandy and the second mast from the bow of most others.
main plane	0.a.
	syl	main plane
	pos	n.
	def	one of the principal supporting surfaces of an aircraft, esp. either of the wings.
main plane	0.b.
	syl	main plane
	pos	n.
	def	both wings considered together.
mainsail	0.
	syl	main+sail
	pron	<1mAn2sAl>, Nautical <1mAnsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the largest and lowermost sail on the mainmast.
main sequence	0.a.
	syl	main se+quence
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a stellar grouping consisting of the vast majority of stars of population I, graphically represented on the Hertzsprung-Russell diagram as a diagonal band.
main sequence	0.b.
	syl	main se+quence
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a main-sequence star.
mainsheet	0.
	syl	main+sheet
	pron	<1mAn2SEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the line used to control the angle of the mainsail to the wind.
mainspring	1.
	syl	main+spring
	pron	<1mAn2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal spring of a mechanism, esp. in a watch or clock.
mainspring	2.
	syl	main+spring
	pron	<1mAn2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief cause or motive of something.
mainstay	1.
	syl	main+stay
	pron	<1mAn2stA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the forestay that braces the mainmast.
mainstay	2.
	syl	main+stay
	pron	<1mAn2stA>
	pos	n.
	def	a chief support of something.
main store	0.
	syl	main store
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for { {memory} (sense 7).}
mainstream	1.a.
	syl	main+stream
	pron	<1mAn2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the main current (of a river, cultural trend, etc.).
	exam	1	in the mainstream of modern literature.
mainstream	1.b.
	syl	main+stream
	pron	<1mAn2strEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mainstream politics.
mainstream	2.
	syl	main+stream
	pron	<1mAn2strEm>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of jazz that lies between the traditional and the modern.
maintain	ety	C13: from Old French maintenir, ultimately from Latin man*_u ten*_ere to hold in the hand &- main+#!tain+a@.ble adj.
maintain	1.
	syl	main+tain
	pron	<mAn1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to continue or retain; keep in existence.
maintain	2.
	syl	main+tain
	pron	<mAn1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep in proper or good condition.
	exam	1	to maintain a building.
maintain	3.
	syl	main+tain
	pron	<mAn1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support a style of living.
	exam	1	the money maintained us for a month.
maintain	4.
	syl	main+tain
	pron	<mAn1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to state or assert.
	exam	1	he maintained that Talbot was wrong.
maintain	5.
	syl	main+tain
	pron	<mAn1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defend against contradiction; uphold.
	exam	1	she maintained her innocence.
maintain	6.
	syl	main+tain
	pron	<mAn1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defend against physical attack.
maintainer	sub
	head	maintain
	syl	main+1tain+er
	pos	n.
maintained school	0.
	syl	main+tained school
	pos	n.
	def	a school financially supported by the state.
maintenance	ety	C14: from Old French; see #7maintain 
maintenance	1.
	syl	main+te+nance
	pron	<1mAntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of maintaining or the state of being maintained.
maintenance	2.
	syl	main+te+nance
	pron	<1mAntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of support; livelihood.
maintenance	3.
	syl	main+te+nance
	pron	<1mAntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the maintaining of buildings, machinery, etc..
	exam	1	maintenance man.
maintenance	4.
	syl	main+te+nance
	pron	<1mAntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the interference in a legal action by a person having no interest in it, as by providing funds to continue the action. See also {champerty}.
maintenance	5.
	syl	main+te+nance
	pron	<1mAntin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a provision ordered to be made by way of periodical payments or a lump sum, as after a divorce for a spouse.
Marquise de	infl
	head	Maintenon
	syl	Mar:quise de
	pos	n.
Maintenon	0.
	syl	Mainte:non
	pron	French <m*~et1n?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1635-1719, the mistress and, from about 1685, second wife of Louis XIV.
maintop	0.
	syl	main+top
	pron	<1mAn2top>
	pos	n.
	def	a top or platform at the head of the mainmast.
main-topmast	0.
	syl	main-top:mast
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the mast immediately above the mainmast.
maintopsail	0.
	syl	main+top+sail
	pron	<2mAn1topsAl>, Nautical <2mAn1tops*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a topsail set on the mainmast.
main yard	0.
	syl	main yard
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a yard for a square mainsail.
Mainz	0.
	syl	Mainz
	pron	German <mInts>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W West Germany, capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate, at the confluence of the Main and Rhine: an archbishopric from about 780 until 1801; important in the 15th century for the development of printing (by Johann Gutenberg). Pop.: 183363 (1974 est.). French name: {Mayence}.
maiolica	0.
	syl	ma+iol:i+ca
	pron	<m*1jolik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {majolica}.
maisonette	ety	C19: from French, diminutive of maison house
maisonnette	alt
	head	maisonette
	or	maisonette
	syl	mai+son+nette
	pron	<2mAz*1net>
	pos	n.
maisonette	0.
	or	maisonnette
	syl	mai+son+ette
	pron	<2mAz*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	self-contained living accommodation often occupying two floors of a larger house and having its own outside entrance.
Maitland	H1.0.
	syl	Mait+land
	pron	<1mAtl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Australia, in E New South Wales: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 33200 (1975).
Frederic William	infl
	head	Maitland
	syl	Fred:er:ic Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Maitland	H2.0.
	syl	Mait:land
	pron	<1mAtl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1850-1906, English legal historian.
maitre d'hotel	ety	C16: from French: master of (the) hotel
maitres d'hotel	infl
	head	maitre d'hotel
	syl	ma*^i+tres d'h*^o+tel.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maitre d'hotel	1.
	syl	ma*^i+tre d'h*^o+tel
	pron	<2metr*> <d*u1tel>, French <metr> <do1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a head waiter or steward.
maitre d'hotel	2.
	syl	ma*^i+tre d'h*^o+tel
	pron	<2metr*> <d*u1tel>, French <metr> <do1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	the manager or owner of a hotel.
maitre d'hotel butter	0.
	syl	ma*^i+tre d'h*^o+tel but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	melted butter mixed with parsley and lemon juice.
maize	ety	C16: from Spanish maiz, from Taino mahiz 
maize	1.
	syl	maize
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Indian corn}.
maize	1.a.
	syl	maize
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall annual grass, cultivated for its yellow edible grains, which develop on a spike.
maize	1.b.
	syl	maize
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of this plant, used for food, fodder, and as a source of oil. Usual U.S. name: {corn}. See also {sweet corn}.
maize	2.
	syl	maize
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow colour.
Maj	0.
	syl	Maj.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Major.
majestical	alt
	head	majestic
	or	majestic
	syl	ma+jes+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
majestic	0.
	or	majestical
	syl	ma+jes+tic
	pron	<m*1Jestik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or dis?!playing majesty or great dignity; grand; lofty.
majestically	sub
	head	majestic
	syl	ma+1jes+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
majesty	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin m*_ajest*_as; related to Latin major, comparative of magnus great
majesty	1.
	syl	maj+es+ty
	pron	<1m@Jisti>
	pos	n.
	def	great dignity or bearing; loftiness; grandeur.
majesty	2.
	syl	maj+es+ty
	pron	<1m@Jisti>
	pos	n.
	def	supreme power or authority.
majesty	3.
	syl	maj+es+ty
	pron	<1m@Jisti>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {royalty}.
Majesties	infl
	head	Majesty
	syl	Maj+es+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Majesty	0.
	syl	Maj+es+ty
	pron	<1m@Jisti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Their
	usage	preceded by; Your, His, Her or
	def	a title used to address or refer to a sovereign or the wife or widow of a sovereign.
Maj Gen	0.
	syl	Maj. Gen.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Major General.
Majlis	ety	from Persian: assembly
Majlis	1.
	syl	Maj+lis
	pron	<1m@Jlis>
	pos	n.
	def	the parliament of Iran.
Majlis	2.
	syl	Maj+lis
	pron	<1m@Jlis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various N African and Middle Eastern countries
	def	an assembly; council.
majolica	ety	C16: from Italian, from Late Latin m*_ajorica Majorca
maiolica	alt
	head	majolica
	or	majolica
	syl	ma+iol:i+ca
	pos	n.
majolica	0.
	or	maiolica
	syl	ma+jol:i+ca
	pron	<m*1Jolik*>, <m*1jol->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of porous pottery glazed with bright metallic oxides that originated in Majorca and was extensively made in Italy during the Renaissance.
major	ety	C15 (adj.): from Latin, comparative of magnus great; C17 (n., in military sense): from French, short for #7sergeant major  &- #!ma+jor+ship n.
major	1.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an officer immediately junior to a lieutenant colonel.
major	2.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is superior in a group or class.
major	3.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	a major key, chord, mode, or scale.
major	4.a.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal field of study of a student at a university, etc..
	exam	1	his major is sociology.
major	4.b.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a student who is studying a particular subject as his principal field.
	exam	1	a sociology major.
major	5.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has reached the age of legal majority.
major	6.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a major term or premiss.
major	7.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	larger in extent, number, etc..
	exam	1	the major part.
major	8.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of greater importance or priority.
major	9.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	very serious or significant.
	exam	1	a major disaster.
major	10.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or making up a majority.
major	11.a.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a scale or mode
	def	having notes separated by the interval of a whole tone, except for the third and fourth degrees, and seventh and eighth degrees, which are separated by a semitone.
major	11.b.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or employing notes from the major scale.
	exam	1	a major key.
major	11.c.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	denoting a specified key or scale as being major.
	exam	1	C major.
major	11.d.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a chord or triad having a major third above the root.
major	11.e.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in jazz
	def	denoting a major chord with a major seventh added above the root.
major	12.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a term or premiss
	def	having greater generality or scope than another term or proposition.
major	13.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Austral.
	def	of or relating to a student's principal field of study at a university, etc.
major	14.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the elder: used after a schoolboy's surname if he has one or more younger brothers in the same school.
	exam	1	Price major.
major	15.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of full legal age.
major	16.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Change-ringing.
	usage	postpositive
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a method rung on eight bells.
major	17.
	syl	ma+jor
	pron	<1mAJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to do one's principal study (in a particular subject).
	exam	1	to major in English literature.
major axis	0.
	syl	ma+jor ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	the longer or longest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid.
Majorca	0.
	syl	Ma+jor+ca
	pron	<m*1Jc:k*>, <-1jc:->
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Mediterranean: the largest of the Balearic Islands; tourism. Capital: Palma. Pop.: 438656 (1970). Area: 3639 sq. km (1465 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Mallorca}.
major-domo	ety	C16: from Spanish mayordomo, from Medieval Latin m*_ajor dom*_us head of the household
major-domos	infl
	head	major-domo
	syl	ma:jor-do:mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
major-domo	1.
	syl	ma:jor-do:mo
	pron	<2mAJ*1d*um*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief steward or butler of a great household.
major-domo	2.
	syl	ma:jor-do:mo
	pron	<2mAJ*1d*um*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	a steward or butler.
majorette	0.
	syl	ma+jor+ette
	pron	<2mAJ*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	See {drum majorette}.
major general	0.
	syl	ma+jor gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an officer immediately junior to a lieutenant general.
major-generalship	sub
	head	major general
	or	major-generalcy
	syl	ma:jor-?!1gen:er:al+2ship
	pos	n.
major-generalcy	sub
	head	major general
	or	major-generalship
	syl	ma:jor-1gen:er:al+cy
	pos	n.
majority	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin m*_ajorit*_as, from #7major (adj.)
majorities	infl
	head	majority
	syl	ma+jor+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
majority	1.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the greater number or part of something.
	exam	1	the majority of the constituents.
majority	2.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in an election
	def	the number of votes or seats by which the strongest party or candidate beats the combined opposition or the runner-up. See {relative majority, absolute majority}.
majority	3.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest party or group that votes together in a legislative or deliberative assembly.
majority	4.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the time of reaching or state of having reached full legal age, when a person is held competent to manage his own affairs, exercise civil rights and duties, etc.
majority	5.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, office, or commission of major.
majority	6.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	the dead (esp. in the phrases {join the majority, go} {pass over to the majority) }.
majority	7.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the quality or state of being greater; superiority.
majority	8.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty
	pron	<m*1Joriti>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, involving, or being a majority.
	exam	1	a majority decision;
	exam	2	a majority verdict.
in the majority	9.
	head	majority
	syl	in the majority.
	def	forming or part of the greater number of something.
majority carrier	0.
	syl	ma+jor+i:ty car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	the entity responsible for carrying the greater part of the current in a semiconductor. In n-type semiconductors the majority carriers are electrons; in p-type semiconductors they are positively charged holes. Compare {minority carrier}.
major league	0.
	syl	ma+jor league
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a league of highest classification in baseball, football, hockey, etc.
Major Mitchell	ety	C19: named after Major (later Sir) Thomas Mitchell (died 1855), Australian explorer
Major Mitchell	0.
	syl	Ma+jor Mitch+ell
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian cockatoo, with a white-and-pink plumage.
major orders	0.
	syl	ma+jor or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the three higher degrees of holy orders: bishop, priest, and deacon.
major planet	0.
	syl	ma+jor plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	a planet of the solar system, as opposed to an asteroid (minor planet).
major premiss	0.
	syl	ma+jor prem+iss
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the premiss of a syllogism containing the predicate of its conclusion.
major seventh chord	0.
	syl	ma+jor sev+enth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord much used in modern music, esp. jazz and pop, consisting of a major triad with an added major seventh above the root. Compare {minor seventh chord}. Often shortened to {major seventh}.
major suit	0.
	syl	ma+jor suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	hearts or spades. Compare {minor suit}.
major term	0.
	syl	ma+jor term
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the predicate of the conclusion of a syllogism, also occurring as the subject or predicate in the major premiss.
Majunga	0.
	syl	Ma+jun+ga
	pron	French <maZ*~@o1ga>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Madagascar, on Bombetoka Bay. Pop.: 43500 (1970 est.).
majuscule	ety	C18: via French from Latin m*_ajusculus, diminutive of m*_ajor bigger, #7major 
majuscule	1.
	syl	ma+jus+cule
	pron	<1m@J*2skju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a large letter, either capital or uncial, used in printing or writing.
majuscule	2.
	syl	ma+jus+cule
	pron	<1m@J*2skju:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, printed, or written in such letters. Compare {minuscule}.
majuscular	sub
	head	majuscule
	syl	ma+jus+cu+lar
	pron	<m*1J^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
Makalu	0.
	syl	Ma+ka+lu
	pron	<1m^k*2lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a massif in NE Nepal, on the border with Tibet in the Himalayas.
Makarios III	0.
	syl	Ma:kar:i:os III
	pron	<m*1ka:ri2os>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1913-77, Cypriot archbishop, patriarch, and statesman; first president of the republic of Cyprus (1960-74; 1974-77).
Makassar	infl
	head	Makasar
	or	Macassar
	syl	Ma+kas+sar
	pron	<m*1k@s*>, <-1ka:->
	pos	n.
Macassar	infl
	head	Makasar
	or	Makassar
	syl	Ma+cas+sar
	pron	<m*1k@s*>, <-1ka:->
	pos	n.
Makasar	0.
	syl	Ma+kas+ar
	pron	<m*1k@s*>, <-1ka:->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Indonesia, on SW Sulawesi: an important native port before Portuguese (16th century) and Dutch (17th century) control; capital of Dutch East Indonesia (1946-49); a major Indonesian distribution and transshipment port. Pop.: 434766 (1971). Official name: {Ujung Pandang}.
make	ety	Old English macian; related to Old Frisian makia to construct, Dutch maken, German machen to make
makes	infl
	head	make
	syl	makes
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
making	infl
	head	make
	syl	mak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
made	infl
	head	make
	syl	made.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
make	H1.1.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring into being by shaping, changing, or combining materials, ideas, etc.; form or fashion; create.
	exam	1	to make a chair from bits of wood;
	exam	2	make a poem.
make	H1.2.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw up, establish, or form.
	exam	1	to make a decision;
	exam	2	make one's will.
make	H1.3.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to exist, bring about, or produce.
	exam	1	don't make a noise.
make	H1.4.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause, compel, or induce.
	exam	1	please make him go away.
make	H1.5.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to appoint or assign, as to a rank or position.
	exam	1	they made him chairman.
make	H1.6.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to constitute.
	exam	1	one swallow doesn't make a summer.
make	H1.7.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to come or cause to come into a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	to make merry;
	exam	2	make someone happy.
make	H1.8.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	copula
	def	to be or become through development.
	exam	1	he will make a good teacher.
make	H1.9.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause or ensure the success of.
	exam	1	your news has made my day.
make	H1.10.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to amount to.
	exam	1	twelve inches make a foot.
make	H1.11.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to serve as or be suitable for.
	exam	1	that piece of cloth will make a coat.
make	H1.12.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prepare or put into a fit condition for use.
	exam	1	to make a bed.
make	H1.13.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be the essential element in or part of.
	exam	1	charm makes a good salesman.
make	H1.14.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to carry out, effect, or do.
	exam	1	to make a gesture.
make	H1.15.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to, as if to, or as though to
	def	to act with the intention or with a show of doing something.
	exam	1	they made to go out;
	exam	2	he made as if to hit her.
make	H1.16.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to use for a specified purpose.
	exam	1	I will make this town my base.
make	H1.17.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deliver or pronounce.
	exam	1	to make a speech.
make	H1.18.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to judge, reckon, or give one's own opinion or information as to.
	exam	1	what time do you make it??
make	H1.19.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to seem or represent as being.
	exam	1	that furniture makes the room look dark.
make	H1.20.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to earn, acquire, or win for oneself.
	exam	1	to make friends;
	exam	2	make a fortune.
make	H1.21.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to engage in.
	exam	1	make love not war.
make	H1.22.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to traverse or cover (distance) by travelling.
	exam	1	we can make a hundred miles by nightfall.
make	H1.23.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrive in time for.
	exam	1	he didn't make the first act of the play.
make	H1.24.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to win a trick with (a specified card).
make	H1.24.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shuffle (the cards).
make	H1.24.c.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to fulfil (a contract) by winning the necessary number of tricks.
make	H1.25.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to score (runs).
make	H1.26.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to close (a circuit) permitting a flow of current. Compare { {break} (sense 43).}
make	H1.27.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase in depth.
	exam	1	the water in the hold was making a foot a minute.
make	H1.28.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hay
	def	to dry and mature.
make	H1.29.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to gain a place or position on or in.
	exam	1	to make the headlines;
	exam	2	make the first team.
make	H1.30.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to achieve the rank of.
make	H1.31.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to succeed in having sexual intercourse with (a girl).
make a book	32.
	head	make
	syl	make a book.
	def	to take bets on a race or other contest.
maketc	infl
	head	make
	syl	maketc.
of it	infl
	head	make
	syl	of it.
make a day	33.
	head	make
	syl	make a day
	def	to cause an activity to last a day, etc.
make do	34.
	head	make
	syl	make do.
	def	See { {do} %1 (sense 34).}
make eyes at	35.
	head	make
	syl	make eyes at.
	def	to flirt with or ogle.
make	H1.36.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to repair or provide restitution for.
	exam	1	he will make good the damage.
make	H1.36.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be successful in (a plan, activity, etc.).
	exam	1	he made good his intention to marry.
make	H1.37.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to roll and pitch in heavy seas.
make	H1.37.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to carry out with great difficulty or unnecessarily great effort.
make	H1.38.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be successful in doing something.
make	H1.38.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to have sexual intercourse.
make	H1.38.c.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inject a narcotic drug.
make like	39.
	head	make
	syl	make like.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to imitate.
make	H1.40.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
make	H1.40.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to engage in courtship (with).
make time	41.
	head	make
	syl	make time.
	def	See { {time} (sense 45).}
make	H1.42.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	another term for {urinate}.
make	H1.42.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a boat, hull, etc.
	def	to let in water.
make	H1.43.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	brand, type, or style.
	exam	1	what make of car is that??
make	H1.44.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the manner or way in which something is made.
make	H1.45.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	disposition or character; make-up.
make	H1.46.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or process of making.
make	H1.47.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the amount or number made.
make	H1.48.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	the contract to be played.
make	H1.49.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a player's turn to shuffle.
make	H1.50.a.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	out for profit or conquest.
make	H1.50.b.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	in search of a sexual partner. {~} See also {make away, make for, make of, make off, make out, make over, make-up, make with}.
makable	sub
	head	make
	syl	mak+a:ble
	pos	adj.
make	ety	Old English gemaca mate; related to {#7match %1} &- #!make+less adj.
make	H2.1.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a peer or consort.
make	H2.2.
	syl	make
	pron	<mAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a mate or spouse.
make away	1.
	syl	make a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart in haste.
make away	2.a.
	syl	make a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to steal or abduct.
make away	2.b.
	syl	make a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to kill, destroy, or get rid of.
make believe	1.
	syl	make be+lieve
	pos	vb.
	def	to pretend or enact a fantasy.
	exam	1	the children made believe they were nurses and doctors.
make-believe	infl
	head	make believe
	syl	make-be:lieve.
	pos	n.
make believe	2.a.
	syl	make be+lieve
	pos	n.
	def	a fantasy, pretence, or unreality.
make believe	2.b.
	syl	make be+lieve
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a make-believe world.
make believe	3.
	syl	make be+lieve
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pretends.
Makedhonia	0.
	syl	Mak+e:dho+ni:a
	pron	<2makeDc1nia>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for { {Macedonia} (sense 1).}
makefast	0.
	syl	make+fast
	pron	<1mAk2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong support to which a vessel is secured.
make for	1.
	syl	make for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to head towards, esp. in haste.
make for	2.
	syl	make for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prepare to attack.
make for	3.
	syl	make for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to help to bring about.
	exam	1	your cooperation will make for the success of our project.
make of	1.
	syl	make of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret as the meaning of.
	exam	1	what do you make of this news??
make of	2.
	syl	make of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce or construct from.
	exam	1	houses made of brick.
much	infl
	head	make of
	syl	much
maketc of	infl
	head	make of
	syl	maketc. of.
make of	3.a.
	syl	make of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain little, much, etc., benefit from.
make of	3.b.
	syl	make of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute little, much, etc., significance to.
make off	1.
	syl	make off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go or run away in haste.
make off with	2.
	head	make off
	syl	make off with.
	def	to steal or abduct.
make out	1.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discern or perceive.
	exam	1	can you make out that house in the distance??
make out	2.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to understand or comprehend.
	exam	1	I can't make out this letter.
make out	3.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write out.
	exam	1	he made out a cheque.
make out	4.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to establish or prove.
	exam	1	he made out a case for her innocence;
	exam	2	he made me out to be a liar.
make out	5.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pretend.
	exam	1	he made out that he could cook.
make out	6.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manage or fare.
	exam	1	how did you make out in the contest??
make out	7.
	syl	make out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to engage in necking or petting.
	exam	1	Alan is making out with Jane.
make over	1.
	syl	make o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer the title or possession of (property, etc.).
make over	2.
	syl	make o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to renovate or remodel.
	exam	1	she made over the dress to fit her sister.
maker	0.
	syl	mak+er
	pron	<1mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who executes a legal document, esp. one who signs a promissory note.
Maker	1.
	syl	Mak+er
	pron	<1mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to {God} (as Creator).
(go to) meet one's Maker	2.
	head	Maker
	syl	(go to) meet one's Maker.
	def	to die.
make-ready	0.
	syl	make-read:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the process of preparing the forme and the cylinder or platen packing to achieve the correct impression all over the forme.
makeshift	1.
	syl	make+shift
	pron	<1mAk2Sift>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a temporary or expedient means, esp. during an emergency.
makeshift	2.
	syl	make+shift
	pron	<1mAk2Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	some?!thing serving in this capacity.
make-up	1.
	syl	make-up
	pos	n.
	def	cosmetics, such as powder, lipstick, etc., applied to the face to improve its appearance.
make-up	2.a.
	syl	make-up
	pos	n.
	def	the cosmetics, false hair, etc., used by an actor to highlight his features or adapt his appearance.
make-up	2.b.
	syl	make-up
	pos	n.
	def	the art or result of applying such cosmetics.
make-up	3.
	syl	make-up
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of arrangement of the parts or qualities of someone or something.
make-up	4.
	syl	make-up
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of type matter and illustrations on a page or in a book.
make-up	5.
	syl	make-up
	pos	n.
	def	mental or physical constitution.
make up	infl
	head	make-up
	syl	make up.
	pos	adv.
make-up	6.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or constitute.
	exam	1	these arguments make up the case for the defence.
make-up	7.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise, construct, or compose, sometimes with the intent to deceive.
	exam	1	to make up a song;
	exam	2	to make up an excuse.
make-up	8.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply what is lacking or deficient in; complete.
	exam	1	these extra people will make up our total.
make-up	9.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in order, arrange, or prepare.
	exam	1	to make up a bed.
make-up	10.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to compensate or atone (for).
	exam	1	his kindness now makes up for his rudeness yesterday.
make-up	11.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to settle (differences) amicably (often in the phrase {make it up}) .
make-up	12.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply cosmetics to (the face, etc.) to enhance one's appearance or so as to alter the appearance for a theatrical role.
make-up	13.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to assemble (type and illustrations) into (columns or pages).
make-up	14.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surface (a road) with tarmac, concrete, etc.
make-up	15.a.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to set in order and balance (accounts).
make-up	15.b.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw up (accounting statements).
make up one's mind	16.
	head	make-up
	syl	make up one's mind.
	def	to make a decision (about something or to do something).
	exam	1	he made up his mind to take vengeance.
make-up	17.a.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to make friendly overtures to.
make-up	17.b.
	syl	make-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to flirt with.
makeweight	1.
	syl	make+weight
	pron	<1mAk2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	something put on a scale to make up a required weight.
makeweight	2.
	syl	make+weight
	pron	<1mAk2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unimportant person or thing added to make up a lack.
make with	0.
	syl	make with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to proceed with the doing, showing, etc., of.
	exam	1	make with the music.
Makeyevka	0.
	syl	Ma+ke+yev+ka
	pron	Russian <ma1kjAjifk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the SE Ukrainian SSR: coal-mining centre. Pop.: 398000 (1975 est.).
Makhachkala	0.
	syl	Ma+khach+ka+la
	pron	Russian <m*$x*Cka1la>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Soviet Union, capital of the Dagestan SSR, on the Caspian Sea: fishing fleet; oil refining. Pop.: 224000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1921): {Petrovsk}.
making	1.a.
	syl	mak+ing
	pron	<1mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of a person or thing that makes or the process of being made.
making	1.b.
	syl	mak+ing
	pron	<1mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	watchmaking.
be the making of	2.
	head	making
	syl	be the making of.
	def	to cause the success of.
in the making	3.
	head	making
	syl	in the making.
	def	in the process of becoming or being made.
	exam	1	a politician in the making.
making	4.
	syl	mak+ing
	pron	<1mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something made or the quantity of something made at one time.
making	5.
	syl	mak+ing
	pron	<1mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	make-up; composition.
makings	1.
	syl	ma+kings
	pron	<1mAkiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	potentials, qualities, or materials.
	exam	1	he had the makings of a leader.
makings	2.
	syl	ma+kings
	pron	<1mAkiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {rollings}. the tobacco and cigarette paper used for rolling a cigarette.
makings	3.
	syl	ma+kings
	pron	<1mAkiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	profits; earnings.
Makah	alt
	head	Makkah
	or	Makkah
	syl	Mak+ah
	pron	<1m@k*>, <-ka:>
	pos	n.
Makkah	0.
	or	Makah
	syl	Mak+kah
	pron	<1m@k*>, <-ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name for {Mecca}.
mako	ety	from Maori
makos	infl
	head	mako
	syl	ma:kos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mako	H1.0.
	syl	ma:ko
	pron	<1ma:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any shark of the genus esp. of Indo-Pacific and Australian seas: family
mako	ety	from Maori
makos	infl
	head	mako
	syl	ma:kos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mako	H2.0.
	syl	ma:ko
	pron	<1ma:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small evergreen New Zealand tree, family
Makurdi	0.
	syl	Ma+kur+di
	pron	<m*1kR:di>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E central Nigeria, capital of Benue State on the Benue River: agricultural trade centre. Pop.: 67000 (1973 est.).
makuta	0.
	syl	ma+ku+ta
	pron	<ma:1ku:ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {likuta}.
MAL	0.
	syl	MAL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Malaysia.
Mal	1.
	syl	Mal.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Malachi.
Mal	2.
	syl	Mal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Malay(an).
mal-	ety	Old French, from Latin malus bad, male badly
mal-	0.
	syl	mal-
	usage	combining form.
	def	bad or badly; wrong or wrongly; imperfect or defective.
	exam	1	maladjusted;
	exam	2	malfunction.
Malabar	alt
	head	Malabar Coast
	or	Malabar Coast
	syl	Mal:a+bar
	pron	<1m@l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
Malabar Coast	0.
	or	Malabar
	syl	Mal:a+bar Coast
	pron	<1m@l*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a region along the SW coast of India, extending from Goa to Cape Comorin: includes most of Kerala state.
Malabo	0.
	syl	Ma+la+bo
	pron	<m*1la:b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Equatorial Guinea, on the Island of Mac*'ias Nguema Biyoga in the Gulf of Guinea. Pop.: 25000 (1970 est.). Former name (until 1973): {Santa Isabel}.
malacca cane	alt
	head	malacca
	or	malacca
	syl	ma+lac+ca cane
	pron	<m*1l@k*>
	pos	n.
malacca	1.
	or	malacca cane
	syl	ma+lac+ca
	pron	<m*1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the stem of the rattan palm.
malacca	2.
	or	malacca cane
	syl	ma+lac+ca
	pron	<m*1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a walking stick made from this stem.
Malacca	0.
	syl	Ma+lac+ca
	pron	<m*1l@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW West Malaysia: rubber plantations. Capital: Malacca. Pop.: 403061 (1970). Area: 1650 sq. km (637 sq. miles).
Malachi	1.
	syl	Mal:a:chi
	pron	<1m@l*2kI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 5th century #7b.c.
Malachi	2.
	syl	Mal:a:chi
	pron	<1m@l*2kI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles. Douay spelling: {Mal@.a@.chi@.as} (@!m@al$$#!ka$I$$s).
malachite	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin moloch*_it*_es, from Greek molokhitis mallow-green stone, from molokh*_e mallow
malachite	0.
	syl	mal:a+chite
	pron	<1m@l*2kIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green secondary mineral consist?!ing of hydrated basic copper carbonate in monoclinic crystalline form: a source of copper, also used for making ornaments. Formula: Cu\2CO\3(OH)\2.
malaco-	ety	from Greek malakos 
malacology	0.
	syl	mal:a+col+o:gy
	pron	<2m@l*1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the study of molluscs.
malacological	sub
	head	malacology
	syl	mal:a+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2m@l*k*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
malacologist	sub
	head	malacology
	syl	mal:a+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
malacophyllous	0.
	syl	mal:a+coph+yl+lous
	pron	<2m@l*1kofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants living in dry regions
	def	having fleshy leaves in which water is stored.
malacopterygian	ety	C19: from New Latin Malacopterygii, from #7malaco- +Greek pterux wing, fin
malacopterygian	1.
	syl	mal:a+cop+te+ryg+i:an
	pron	<2m@l*2kopt*1riJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relat?!ing to, or belonging to the a group of teleost fishes, including herrings and salmon, having soft fin rays.
malacopterygian	2.
	syl	mal:a+cop+te+ryg+i:an
	pron	<2m@l*2kopt*1riJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any malacopterygian fish; a soft-finned fish. {~} Compare {acanthopterygian}.
malacostracan	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek malak*_ostrakos, from #7malaco -#7+ ostrakon shell
malacostracan	1.
	syl	mal:a+cos+tra+can
	pron	<2m@l*1kostr*kN>
	pos	n.
	def	any crustacean of the subclass or group including lobsters, crabs, woodlice, sand hoppers, and opossum shrimps.
malacostracan	2.
	syl	mal:a+cos+tra+can
	pron	<2m@l*1kostr*kN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
maladdress	0.
	syl	mal+ad+dress
	pron	<2m@l*1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	awkwardness; tactlessness.
maladjusted	1.
	syl	mal+ad+just+ed
	pron	<2m@l*1J^stid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	suffering from maladjustment.
maladjusted	2.
	syl	mal+ad+just+ed
	pron	<2m@l*1J^stid>
	pos	adj.
	def	badly adjusted.
maladjustment	1.
	syl	mal+ad+just+ment
	pron	<2m@l*1J^stm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a failure to meet the demands of society, such as coping with problems and social relationships: usually reflected in emotional instabil?!ity.
maladjustment	2.
	syl	mal+ad+just+ment
	pron	<2m@l*1J^stm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	faulty or bad adjustment.
maladminister	0.
	syl	mal+ad+min+is+ter
	pron	<2m@l*d1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer badly, inefficiently, or dishonestly.
maladministration	sub
	head	maladminister
	syl	mal+ad+2min+is+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
maladministrator	sub
	head	maladminister
	syl	mal+ad+1min+is+2tra+tor
	pos	n.
maladroit	ety	C17: from French, from mal badly+#7adroit 
maladroit	1.
	syl	mal:a+droit
	pron	<2m@l*1drcit>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or characterized by clumsiness; not dexterous.
maladroit	2.
	syl	mal:a+droit
	pron	<2m@l*1drcit>
	pos	adj.
	def	tactless and insensitive in behaviour or speech.
maladroitly	sub
	head	maladroit
	syl	mal:a+1droit+ly
	pos	adv.
maladroitness	sub
	head	maladroit
	syl	mal:a+1droit+ness
	pos	n.
malady	ety	C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin male habitus (unattested) in poor condition, from Latin male badly+ habitus, from hab*_ere to have
maladies	infl
	head	malady
	syl	mal:a+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
malady	1.
	syl	mal:a+dy
	pron	<1m@l*di>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease or illness.
malady	2.
	syl	mal:a+dy
	pron	<1m@l*di>
	pos	n.
	def	any unhealthy, morbid, or desperate condition.
	exam	1	a malady of the spirit.
mala fide	ety	from Latin
mala fide	0.
	syl	mal:a fi:de
	pron	<1m@l*> <1fIdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	undertaken in bad faith.
M'alaga	1.
	syl	M*'a+la+ga
	pron	<1m@l*g*>, Spanish <1mala$Ga>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in S Spain, in Andalusia on the Mediterranean. Pop.: 374452 (1970).
M'alaga	2.
	syl	M*'a+la+ga
	pron	<1m@l*g*>, Spanish <1mala$Ga>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet fortified dessert wine from M*'alaga.
Malagasy	infl
	or	Malagasies
	syl	Mal:a+gas:y
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Malagasies	infl
	head	Malagasy
	or	Malagasy
	syl	Mal:a+gas:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Malagasy	1.
	syl	Mal:a+gas:y
	pron	<1m@l*1ga:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Madagascar.
Malagasy	2.
	syl	Mal:a+gas:y
	pron	<1m@l*1ga:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of the Malagasy Republic, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Malagasy	3.
	syl	Mal:a+gas:y
	pron	<1m@l*1ga:zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Madagascar, the Malagasy Republic, its people, or their language.
Malagasy Republic	0.
	syl	Mal:a+gas:y Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1958-75) of {Madagascar}.
malaguena	ety	Spanish: of M#7*'alaga 
malaguena	0.
	syl	ma+la+gue:?~na
	pron	<2m@l*1gAnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish dance similar to the fandango.
malaise	ety	C18: from Old French, from mal bad+ aise #7ease 
malaise	0.
	syl	ma+laise
	pron	<m@1lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of unease, mild sickness, or depression.
malam	0.
	syl	mal+am
	pron	<1m@l@m>, <-*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mallam}.
malamute	ety	from the name of an Eskimo tribe
malemute	alt
	head	malamute
	or	malamute
	syl	mal+e:mute
	pron	<1m@l*2mu:t>
	pos	n.
malamute	0.
	or	malemute
	syl	mal:a+mute
	pron	<1m@l*2mu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an Alaskan Eskimo dog.
malanders	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin malandria sore on the neck of a horse
mallanders	infl
	head	malanders
	or	mallenders
	syl	mal+lan+ders
	pron	<1m@l*nd*z>
	pos	n.
mallenders	infl
	head	malanders
	or	mallanders
	syl	mal+len+ders
	pron	<1m@l*nd*z>
	pos	n.
malanders	0.
	syl	mal+an+ders
	pron	<1m@l*nd*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of horses characterized by an eczematous inflammation behind the knee.
Malang	0.
	syl	Ma+lang
	pron	<1m@l@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Indonesia, on E Java: commercial centre. Pop.: 422428 (1971).
malapert	ety	C15: from Old French: unskilful (see #7mal-, expert) ; meaning in English influenced by apert frank, from Latin apertus open
malapert	1.
	syl	mal:a+pert
	pron	<1m@l*2pR:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	saucy or impudent.
malapert	2.
	syl	mal:a+pert
	pron	<1m@l*2pR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a saucy or impudent person.
malapertly	sub
	head	malapert
	syl	mal:a+2pert+ly
	pos	adv.
malapertness	sub
	head	malapert
	syl	mal:a+2pert+ness
	pos	n.
malapropism	ety	C18: after Mrs. Malaprop in Sheridan's play The Rivals (1775), a character who misused words, from #7malapropos 
malaprop	alt
	head	malapropism
	or	malapropism
	syl	mal:a+prop
	pos	n.
malapropism	1.
	or	malaprop
	syl	mal:a+prop+ism
	pron	<1m@l*prop2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the unintentional misuse of a word by confusion with one of similar sound, esp. when creating a ridiculous effect, as in
malapropism	2.
	or	malaprop
	syl	mal:a+prop+ism
	pron	<1m@l*prop2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the habit of misusing words in this manner.
malapropian	sub
	head	malapropism
	syl	mal:a+1prop+i:an
	pos	adj.
malapropos	ety	C17: from French mal *`a propos not to the purpose
malapropos	1.
	syl	mal+ap+ro+pos
	pron	<2m@l@pr*1p*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of an inappropriate or misapplied nature or kind.
malapropos	2.
	syl	mal+ap+ro+pos
	pron	<2m@l@pr*1p*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an inappropriate way or manner. {~}
malapropos	3.
	syl	mal+ap+ro+pos
	pron	<2m@l@pr*1p*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	something inopportune or inappropriate.
malar	ety	C18: from New Latin m*_al*_aris, from Latin m*_ala jaw
malar	1.
	syl	ma+lar
	pron	<1mAl*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the cheek or cheekbone.
malar	2.
	syl	ma+lar
	pron	<1mAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {malar bone}. another name for {zygomatic bone}.
Lake	infl
	head	Malar
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Malar	0.
	syl	M*"a+lar
	pron	<1mAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in S Sweden, extending 121 km (75 miles) west from Stockholm, where it joins with an inlet of the Baltic Sea (the {Saltsj*"on}) . Area: 1140 sq. km (440 sq. miles). Swedish name: {M*"a+ler+en} ( #!melaren).
malaria	ety	C18: from Italian mala aria bad air, from the belief that the disease was caused by the unwholesome air in swampy districts
malaria	0.
	syl	ma+lar:i:a
	pron	<m*1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disease characterized by recurring attacks of chills and fever, caused by the bite of an anopheles mosquito infected with any of four protozoans of the genus or .
malarial	sub
	head	malaria
	syl	ma+1lar+i:al
	pos	adj.
malarian	sub
	head	malaria
	or	malarious
	syl	ma+1lar+i:an
	pos	adj.
malarious	sub
	head	malaria
	or	malarian
	syl	ma+1lar:i+ous
	pos	adj.
malarkey	ety	C20: of unknown origin
malarky	alt
	head	malarkey
	or	malarkey
	syl	ma+lar+ky
	pron	<m*1la:ki>
	pos	n.
malarkey	0.
	or	malarky
	syl	ma+lar+key
	pron	<m*1la:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
malassimilation	0.
	syl	mal+as+sim:i+la+tion
	pron	<2m@l*2simi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	defective assimilation of nutrients.
malate	ety	C18: from #7malic acid 
malate	0.
	syl	mal+ate
	pron	<1m@lAt>, <1mA->
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of malic acid.
Malatesta	0.
	syl	Ma:la:tes:ta
	pron	Italian <mala1testa>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian family that ruled Rimini from the 13th to the 16th century.
Malathion	ety	C20: from (#7diethyl) #7mal(eate) +#7thio- +#7-on 
Malathion	0.
	syl	Mal:a+thi+on
	pron	<2m@l*1TIon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a yellow organophosphorus insecticide used as a dust or mist for the control of house flies and garden pests. Formula: C\1\0H\1\9O\6PS\2.
Malatya	0.
	syl	Ma+la+tya
	pron	<2ma:la:1tja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Turkey: nearby is the ruined Roman and medieval city of Melitene (Old Malatya). Pop.: 154505 (1975).
Malawi	1.
	syl	Ma+la+wi
	pron	<m*1la:wi>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in E central Africa: established as a British protectorate in 1891; became independ?!ent in 1964 and a republic, within the Commonwealth, in 1966; lies along the Great Rift Valley, with Lake Malawi along the E border, the Nyika Plateau in the northwest, and the Shir*'e Highlands in the southeast. Languages: English and various Bantu languages. Religion: Christian, Muslim, and animist. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lilongwe. Pop.: 4549000 (1971 est.). Area: 117050 sq. km (45193 sq. miles). Former name: {Nyasaland}.
Lake	2.
	head	Malawi
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in central Africa at the S end of the Great Rift Valley: the third largest lake in Africa, drained by the Shir*'e River into the Zambezi. Area: about 28500 sq. km (11000 sq. miles). Former name: {Lake Nyasa}.
Malay	1.
	syl	Ma+lay
	pron	<m*1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people living chiefly in Malaysia and Indonesia who are descendants of Mongoloid immigrants.
Malay	2.
	syl	Ma+lay
	pron	<m*1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Malay	3.
	syl	Ma+lay
	pron	<m*1lA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Malays or their language.
States of	1.
	head	Malaya
	syl	States of.
	def	part of Malaysia, in the S Malay Peninsula, constituting West Malaysia: consists of the former Federated Malay States, the former Unfederated Malay States, and the former Straits Settlements. Capital: Kuala Lumpur. Pop.: 8801399 (1970). Area: 131587 sq. km (50806 sq. miles).
Federation of	2.
	head	Malaya
	syl	Federation of.
	def	a federation of the nine Malay States of the Malay Peninsula and two of the Straits Settlements (Malacca and Penang): formed in 1948: became part of the British Commonwealth in 1957 and joined Malaysia in 1963.
Malayan	sub
	head	Malaya
	syl	Ma+1lay+an
	pos	adj. n.
Malayalaam	alt
	head	Malayalam
	or	Malayalam
	syl	Mal:a+ya+laam
	pron	<2m@li1a:l*m>
	pos	n.
Malayalam	0.
	or	Malayalaam
	syl	Mal:a+ya+lam
	pron	<2m@li1a:l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of SW India, belonging to the Dravidian family and closely related to Tamil: the state language of Kerala.
Malay Archipelago	0.
	syl	Ma+lay Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pos	n.
	def	a group of islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, between SE Asia and Australia: the largest group of islands in the world; includes over 3000 Indonesian islands, about 7000 islands of the Philippines, and, sometimes, New Guinea.
Malayo-Polynesian	1.
	syl	Ma:lay:o-Pol:y:ne:sian
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Austronesian}. a family of languages extending from Madagascar to the central Pacific, including Malagasy, Malay, Indonesian, Tagalog, and Polynesian. See also {Austro-Asiatic}.
Malayo-Polynesian	2.
	syl	Ma:lay:o-Pol:y:ne:sian
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this family of languages.
Malay Peninsula	0.
	syl	Ma+lay Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of SE Asia, extending south from the Isthmus of Kra in Thailand to Cape Tanjong Piai in Malaysia: consists of SW Thailand and the states of Malaya (West Malaysia). Ancient name: {Chersonesus Aurea}.
Malaysia	0.
	syl	Ma+lay+si:a
	pron	<m*1lAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a federation in SE Asia (within the Commonwealth), consisting of {West Malaysia}, on the Malay Peninsula, and {East Malaysia} (Sabah and Sarawak), occupying the N part of the island of Borneo: formed in 1963 as a federation of Malaya, Sarawak, Sabah, and Singapore (the latter seceded in 1965); densely forested and mostly mountainous. Languages: Malay and English, with various Chinese and Indian minority languages. Religion: mostly Muslim. Currency: ringgit. Capital: Kuala Lumpur. Pop.: 10319324 (1970). Area: 333403 sq. km (128727 sq. miles).
Malaysian	sub
	head	Malaysia
	syl	Ma+1lay+si:an
	pos	adj. n.
Malay States	0.
	syl	Ma+lay States
	pos	n.
	def	the former states of the Malay Peninsula that, together with Penang and Malacca, formed the Union of Malaya (1946) and the Federation of Malaya (1948). Perak, Selangor, Negri Sembilan, and Pahang were established as the {Federated Malay States} by the British in 1895 and Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan, and Trengannu as the {Unfederated Malay States} in 1909 (joined by Johore in 1914).
George	infl
	head	Malcolm
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Malcolm	0.
	syl	Mal:colm
	pron	<1m@lk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1917, English harpsi?!chordist.
Malcolm III	0.
	syl	Mal:colm III
	pron	<1m@lk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1093, king of Scotland (1057-93). He became king after Macbeth.
Malcolm X	0.
	syl	Mal:colm X
	pron	<1m@lk*m> <1eks>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1925-65, U.S. Negro leader: assassinated.
malcontent	ety	C16: from Old French
malcontent	1.
	syl	mal+con+tent
	pron	<1m@lk*n2tent>
	pos	adj.
	def	disgusted or discontented. {~}
malcontent	2.
	syl	mal+con+tent
	pron	<1m@lk*n2tent>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who is malcontent.
mal de mer	0.
	syl	mal de mer
	pron	French. <mal d* 1me:r>
	pos	n.
	def	seasickness.
Republic of the	infl
	head	Maldives
	syl	Re+pub+lic of the.
	pos	n.
Maldives	0.
	syl	Mal+dives
	pron	<1mc:ldIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a republic occupying an archipelago of 1087 coral islands in the Indian Ocean, southwest of Sri Lanka: came under British protection in 1887; became independent in 1965 and a republic in 1968. Language: Divehi. Religion: Sunni Muslim. Currency: rupee. Capital: Male. Pop.: 122673 (1972). Area: 298 sq. km. (115 sq. miles). Also called: {Maldive Islands}.
Maldivian	sub
	head	Maldives
	or	Maldivan
	syl	Mal+div+i:an
	pron	<mc:l1divi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Maldivan	sub
	head	Maldives
	or	Maldivian
	syl	Mal+di+van
	pron	<1mc:ldIvN>, <-di->
	pos	adj. n.
Maldon	0.
	syl	Mal+don
	pron	<1mc:ld*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE England, in Essex; scene of a battle (991) between the East Saxons and the victorious Danes, celebrated in an Old English poem. Pop.: 13840 (1971).
male	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin masculus #7masculine 
male	1.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the sex producing gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes (ova).
male	2.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a man; masculine.
male	3.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	for or composed of men or boys.
	exam	1	a male choir.
male	4.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of gametes
	def	capable of fertilizing an egg cell in sexual reproduction.
male	5.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of reproductive organs, such as a testis or stamen
	def	capable of producing male gametes.
male	6.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	bearing stamens but lacking a functional pistil.
male	7.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electronics, mechanical engineering.
	def	having a projecting part or parts that fit into a female counterpart.
	exam	1	a male plug.
male	8.
	syl	male
	pron	<mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a male person, animal, or plant.
maleness	sub
	head	male
	syl	male+ness
	pos	n.
Male	0.
	syl	Ma:le
	pron	<1ma:lA>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Republic of the Maldives, on Male Island in the centre of the island group. Pop.: 13610 (1970).
maleate	ety	C19: from #7male (#7ic) #7+ -{#7ate %1}
maleate	0.
	syl	ma+le:ate
	pron	<1m@li2At>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of maleic acid.
Nicolas	infl
	head	Malebranche
	syl	Ni:co:las
	pron	<nikc1la>
	pos	n.
Malebranche	0.
	syl	Male:branche
	pron	French <mal1br?~a:S>
	pos	n.
	def	1638-1715, French philosopher. Originally a follower of Descartes, he developed the philosophy of occasionalism, esp. in (1674).
male chauvinism	0.
	syl	male chau+vin+ism
	pos	n.
	def	the belief, held or alleged to be held by certain men, that men are inherently superior to women.
male chauvinist	sub
	head	male chauvinism
	syl	male chau+vin+ist
	pos	n.
male chauvinist pig	0.
	syl	male chau+vin+ist pig
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, derogatory.
	def	a man who exhibits male chauvinism.
maledict	1.
	syl	mal+e:dict
	pron	<1m@lidikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to utter a curse against.
maledict	2.
	syl	mal+e:dict
	pron	<1m@lidikt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cursed or detestable.
malediction	ety	C15: from Latin maledicti*_o a reviling, from male ill+ d*_icere to speak
malediction	1.
	syl	mal+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2m@li1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the utterance of a curse against someone or something.
malediction	2.
	syl	mal+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2m@li1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	slanderous accusation or comment.
maledictive	sub
	head	malediction
	or	maledictory
	syl	mal+e:1dic+tive
	pos	adj.
maledictory	sub
	head	malediction
	or	maledictive
	syl	mal+e:1dic+to:ry
	pos	adj.
malefactor	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin, from malefacere to do evil &- #!mal+e@.@!fac+tion n. &- #!mal+e@.@!fac+tress fem. n.
malefactor	0.
	syl	mal+e:fac+tor
	pron	<1m@li2f@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a criminal; wrongdoer.
male fern	0.
	syl	male fern
	pos	n.
	def	a fern, having scaly stalks and pinnate fronds with kidney-shaped spore-producing bodies on the underside: family
maleficent	ety	C17: from Latin malefi?!cent-, from maleficus wicked, prone to evil, from malum evil
maleficent	0.
	syl	ma+lef:i+cent
	pron	<m*1lefis*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or capable of producing evil or mischief; harmful or baleful.
malefic	sub
	head	maleficent
	syl	ma+1lef+ic
	pos	adj.
maleficence	sub
	head	maleficent
	syl	ma+1lef:i+cence
	pos	n.
maleic acid	ety	C19: from French mal*'eique, altered form of malique; see #7malic acid 
maleic acid	0.
	syl	ma+le:ic ac:id
	pron	<m*1lAik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble crystalline substance used to synthesize other compounds; butenedioic acid. Formula: HOOCCH:CHCOOH.
malemute	0.
	syl	mal+e:mute
	pron	<1m@l*2mu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {malamute}.
Kasimir	infl
	head	Malevich
	syl	Ka:si:mir
	pron	<k*zi1mir>
	pos	n.
Malevich	0.
	syl	Ma:le:vich
	pron	Russian <1maliviC>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1935, Russian painter. He founded the abstract art movement known as Suprematism.
malevolent	ety	C16: from Latin malevolens, from male ill+ volens, present participle of velle to wish
malevolent	1.
	syl	ma+lev:o+lent
	pron	<m*1lev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	wishing or appearing to wish evil to others; malicious.
malevolent	2.
	syl	ma+lev:o+lent
	pron	<m*1lev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	having an evil influence.
malevolence	sub
	head	malevolent
	syl	ma+1lev:o+lence
	pos	n.
malevolently	sub
	head	malevolent
	syl	ma+1lev:o+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
malfeasance	ety	C17: from Old French mal faisant, from mal evil+ faisant doing, from faire to do, from Latin facere 
malfeasance	0.
	syl	mal+fea+sance
	pron	<m@l1fEzNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the doing of a wrongful or illegal act, esp. by a public official. Compare {misfeasance, nonfeasance}.
malfeasant	sub
	head	malfeasance
	syl	mal+1fea+sant
	pos	n. adj.
malformation	1.
	syl	mal+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2m@lfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being faulty or abnormal in form or shape.
malformation	2.
	syl	mal+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2m@lfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a deformity in the shape or structure of a part, esp. when congenital. &- {mal+#!formed}
malfunction	1.
	syl	mal+func+tion
	pron	<m@l1f^GkS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to function imperfectly or irregularly or fail to function.
malfunction	2.
	syl	mal+func+tion
	pron	<m@l1f^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	failure to function or defective functioning.
malgr'e lui	0.
	syl	mal+gr*'e lui
	pron	French. <malgrA 1lwi>
	pos	adv.
	def	in spite of himself.
Francois de	infl
	head	Malherbe
	syl	Fran:*,cois de
	pron	<fr?~a1swa> <d*>
	pos	n.
Malherbe	0.
	syl	Mal:herbe
	pron	French <ma1lerb>
	pos	n.
	def	1555-1628, French poet and critic. He advocated the classical ideals of clarity and concision of meaning.
Mali	0.
	syl	Ma:li
	pron	<1ma:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a landlocked republic in West Africa: conquered by the French by 1898 and incorporated (as French Sudan) into French West Africa; became independent in 1960; settled chiefly in the basins of the Rivers Senegal and Niger in the south. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim and animist. Currency: franc. Capital: Bamako. Pop.: 5697000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 1239710 sq. km (478652 sq. miles). Former name (1898-1959): {French Sudan}.
malic acid	ety	C18 malic, via French malique from Latin m*_alum apple
malic acid	0.
	syl	mal+ic ac:id
	pron	<1m@lik>, <1mA->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline compound occurring in apples and other fruits. Formula: HOOCCH\2CH(OH)COOH.
malice	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin malitia, from malus evil
malice	1.
	syl	mal+ice
	pron	<1m@lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the desire to do harm or mischief.
malice	2.
	syl	mal+ice
	pron	<1m@lis>
	pos	n.
	def	evil intent.
malice	3.
	syl	mal+ice
	pron	<1m@lis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the state of mind with which an act is committed and from which the intent to do wrong may be inferred. See also {malice aforethought}.
malice aforethought	1.
	syl	mal+ice a:fore+thought
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the predetermination to do an unlawful act, esp. to kill or seriously injure.
malice aforethought	2.
	syl	mal+ice a:fore+thought
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the intent with which an unlawful killing is effected, which must be proved for the crime to constitute murder. See also {murder, manslaughter}.
malicious	1.
	syl	ma+li+cious
	pron	<m*1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by malice.
malicious	2.
	syl	ma+li+cious
	pron	<m*1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	motivated by wrongful, vicious, or mischievous purposes.
maliciously	sub
	head	malicious
	syl	ma+1li+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
maliciousness	sub
	head	malicious
	syl	ma+1li+cious+ness
	pos	n.
malign	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin mal*_ignus spiteful, from malus evil
malign	1.
	syl	ma+lign
	pron	<m*1lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	evil in influence, intention, or effect.
malign	2.
	syl	ma+lign
	pron	<m*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slander or defame.
maligner	sub
	head	malign
	syl	ma+1lign+er
	pos	n.
malignly	sub
	head	malign
	syl	ma+1lign+ly
	pos	adv.
malignancies	infl
	head	malignancy
	syl	ma+lig+nan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
malignancy	1.
	syl	ma+lig+nan+cy
	pron	<m*1lign*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being malignant.
malignancy	2.
	syl	ma+lig+nan+cy
	pron	<m*1lign*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a cancerous growth.
malignant	ety	C16: from Late Latin mal*_ign*_are to behave spitefully, from Latin mal*_ignus #7malign 
malignant	1.
	syl	ma+lig+nant
	pron	<m*1lign*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing desire to harm others.
malignant	2.
	syl	ma+lig+nant
	pron	<m*1lign*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to cause great harm; injurious.
malignant	3.
	syl	ma+lig+nant
	pron	<m*1lign*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of a tumour, etc.
	def	uncontrollable or resistant to therapy; rapidly spreading.
malignantly	sub
	head	malignant
	syl	ma+1lig+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
malignities	infl
	head	malignity
	syl	ma+lig+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
malignity	1.
	syl	ma+lig+ni:ty
	pron	<m*1ligniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being malign, malevolent, or deadly.
malignity	2.
	syl	ma+lig+ni:ty
	pron	<m*1ligniti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a malign or malicious act or feeling.
malihini	ety	from Hawaiian
malihinis	infl
	head	malihini
	syl	ma+li+hi+nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
malihini	0.
	syl	ma+li+hi+ni
	pron	<2ma:li1hEni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hawaii
	def	a foreigner or stranger.
malimprinted	0.
	syl	mal+im+print+ed
	pron	<2m@lim1printid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal or person
	def	suffering from a defect in the behavioural process of imprint?!ing, resulting in attraction to members of other species, fetishism, etc.
malimprinting	sub
	head	malimprinted
	syl	mal+im+1print+ing
	pos	n.
malines	ety	French Malines (Mechelen), where this lace was traditionally made
malines	1.
	syl	ma+lines
	pron	<m*1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of silk net used in dressmaking.
malines	2.
	syl	ma+lines
	pron	<m*1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Mechlin lace}.
Malines	0.
	syl	Ma+lines
	pron	<ma1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Mechelen}.
malinger	ety	C19: from French malingre sickly, perhaps from mal badly+Old French haingre feeble
malinger	0.
	syl	ma+lin+ger
	pron	<m*1liGg*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pretend or exaggerate illness, esp. to avoid work.
malingerer	sub
	head	malinger
	syl	ma+1lin+ger+er
	pos	n.
Maninke	alt
	head	Malinke
	or	Malinke
	syl	Ma+nin+ke
	pos	n.
Malinke	infl
	or	Malinkes
	syl	Ma+lin+ke
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Malinkes	infl
	head	Malinke
	or	Malinke
	syl	Ma+lin+kes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Malinke	1.
	or	Maninke
	syl	Ma+lin+ke
	pron	<m*1liGki>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in Guinea and Mali, noted for their use of cowry shells as currency.
Malinke	2.
	or	Maninke
	syl	Ma+lin+ke
	pron	<m*1liGki>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Bronislaw Kasper	infl
	head	Malinowski
	syl	Bro:ni:slaw Kas:per
	pron	<brc1nislaf> <1kasper>
	pos	n.
Malinowski	0.
	syl	Ma:li:now:ski
	pron	<2m@li1nofski>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1942, Polish anthropologist in England and the U.S., who researched into the sexual behaviour of primitive people in New Guinea and Melanesia.
malison	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin maledicti*_o #7malediction 
malison	0.
	syl	mal:i+son
	pron	<1m@lizN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {curse}.
malkin	ety	C13: diminutive of Maud 
malkin	1.
	syl	mal+kin
	pron	<1mc:kin>, <1mc:l->, <1m@l->
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or Brit. dialect name for a {cat}. Compare {grimalkin}.
malkin	2.
	syl	mal+kin
	pron	<1mc:kin>, <1mc:l->, <1m@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mawkin}.
mall	ety	C17: after The Mall, in St. James's Park, London. See #7pall -#7mall 
mall	1.
	syl	mall
	pron	<mc:l>, <m@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaded avenue, esp. one that is open to the public.
mall	2.
	syl	mall
	pron	<mc:l>, <m@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Canadian, and Austral.
	def	a street or area lined with shops and closed to vehicles.
mall	3.
	syl	mall
	pron	<mc:l>, <m@l>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pall-mall}.
mallam	ety	C20: from Hausa
malam	alt
	head	mallam
	or	mallam
	syl	mal+am
	pron	<1m@l@m>, <-*m>
	pos	n.
mallam	1.
	or	malam
	syl	mal+lam
	pron	<1m@l@m>, <-*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African.
	usage	in Islamic W Africa
	def	a man learned in Koranic studies.
mallam	2.
	or	malam
	syl	mal+lam
	pron	<1m@l@m>, <-*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African.
	usage	in N Nigeria
	def	a title and form of address for a learned or educated man.
mallard	ety	C14: from Old French mallart, perhaps from maslart (unattested); see #7male, -ard 
mallard	infl
	or	mallards
	syl	mal+lard
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mallards	infl
	head	mallard
	or	mallard
	syl	mal+lards.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mallard	0.
	syl	mal+lard
	pron	<1m@la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a duck, common over most of the N hemisphere, the male of which has a dark green head and reddish-brown breast: the ancestor of all domestic breeds of duck.
St'ephane	infl
	head	Mallarm'e
	syl	St*'e:phane
	pron	<stA1fan>
	pos	n.
Mallarm'e	0.
	syl	Mal:lar:m*'e
	pron	French <malar1mA>
	pos	n.
	def	1842-1898, French symbolist poet, noted for his free verse, in which he chooses words for their evocative qualities; his works include (1876), (1893), and (1897).
malleable	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin malle*_abilis, from Latin malleus hammer
malleable	1.
	syl	mal+le+a:ble
	pron	<1m@li*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of metal
	def	able to be worked, hammered, or shaped under pressure or blows without breaking.
malleable	2.
	syl	mal+le+a:ble
	pron	<1m@li*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be influenced; pliable or tractable.
malleability	sub
	head	malleable
	or	malleableness
	syl	mal+le+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
malleableness	sub
	head	malleable
	or	malleability
	syl	mal+le+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
malleably	sub
	head	malleable
	syl	mal+le+a:bly
	pos	adv.
malleable iron	1.
	syl	mal+le+a:ble i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {malleable cast iron}. cast iron that has been toughened by gradual heating or slow cooling.
malleable iron	2.
	syl	mal+le+a:ble i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {wrought iron}.
mallee	ety	C19: native Australian name
mallee	1.
	syl	mal+lee
	pron	<1m@lE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several low shrubby eucalyptus trees that flourish in desert regions of Australia.
mallee	2.
	syl	mal+lee
	pron	<1m@lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	another name for the {bush} (sense 4).
mallee	3.
	syl	mal+lee
	pron	<1m@lE>
	pos	n.
	def	See {mallee root}.
mallee fowl	0.
	syl	mal+lee fowl
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian megapode, that allows its eggs to incubate naturally in a sandy mound.
mallee root	0.
	syl	mal+lee root
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the rootstock (rhizome) of a mallee tree, often used as fuel.
mallemuck	ety	C17: from Dutch mallemok from mal silly+ mok gull
mallemuck	0.
	syl	mal+le+muck
	pron	<1m@li2m^k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sea birds, such as the albatross, fulmar, or shearwater.
mallenders	0.
	syl	mal+len+ders
	pron	<1m@l*nd*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {malanders}.
malleolus	ety	C17: diminutive of Latin malleus hammer
li	infl
	head	malleolus
	syl	+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
malleolus	0.
	syl	mal+le:o+lus
	pron	<m*1lE*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two rounded bony projections of the tibia and fibula on the side of each ankle joint.
malleolar	sub
	head	malleolus
	syl	mal+1le:o+lar
	pos	adj.
mallet	ety	C15: from Old French maillet wooden hammer, diminutive of mail #7maul (n.)
mallet	1.
	syl	mal+let
	pron	<1m@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool resembling a hammer but having a large head of wood, copper, lead, leather, etc., used for driving chisels, beating sheet metal, etc.
mallet	2.
	syl	mal+let
	pron	<1m@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a long stick with a head like a hammer used to strike the ball in croquet or polo.
mallet	3.
	syl	mal+let
	pron	<1m@lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a very large powerful steam locomotive with a conventional boiler but with two separate articulated engine units.
malleus	ety	C17: from Latin: hammer
mallei	infl
	head	malleus
	syl	mal+le:i
	pron	<-li2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
malleus	0.
	syl	mal+le+us
	pron	<1m@li*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost and largest of the three small bones in the middle ear of mammals. Nontechnical name: {hammer}. See also {incus, stapes}.
Mallorca	0.
	syl	Ma+llor+ca
	pron	<ma1$yorka>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Majorca}.
mallow	ety	Old English mealuwe, from Latin malva; probably related to Greek malakh*_e mallow
mallow	1.
	syl	mal+low
	pron	<1m@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the malvaceous genus esp. of Europe, having purple, pink, or white flowers. See also {dwarf mallow, musk mallow}.
mallow	2.
	syl	mal+low
	pron	<1m@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related plants, such as the marsh mallow, rose mallow, Indian mallow, and tree mallow.
malm	ety	Old English mealm- (in compound words); related to Old Norse malmr ore, Gothic malma sand
malm	1.
	syl	malm
	pron	<ma:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft greyish limestone that crumbles easily.
malm	2.
	syl	malm
	pron	<ma:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a chalky soil formed from this limestone.
malm	3.
	syl	malm
	pron	<ma:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial mixture of clay and chalk used to make bricks.
Malm'edy	0.
	syl	Mal+m*'e+dy
	pron	French <malmA1di>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Eupen and Malm*'edy}.
Malmo	0.
	syl	Malm:*"o
	pron	<1m@lm*u>, Swedish <1mal2m$o:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Sweden, on the Sound: part of Denmark until 1658; industrial centre. Pop.: 246647 (1974 est.).
malmsey	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin Malmasia, corruption of Greek Monembasia, Greek port from which the wine was shipped
malmsey	0.
	syl	malm+sey
	pron	<1ma:mzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet Madeira wine.
malnourished	0.
	syl	mal+nour+ished
	pron	<m@l1n^riSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	undernourished.
malnutrition	0.
	syl	mal+nu+tri+tion
	pron	<2m@lnju:1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of adequate nutrition resulting from insufficient food, unbalanced diet, or defective assimilation.
malocclusion	0.
	syl	mal+oc+clu+sion
	pron	<2m@l*1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	a defect in the normal position of the upper and lower teeth when the mouth is closed, as from abnormal development of the jaw.
maloccluded	sub
	head	malocclusion
	syl	mal+oc+1clud+ed
	pos	adj.
malodorous	0.
	syl	mal+o:dor+ous
	pron	<m@l1*ud*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a bad smell.
malodorously	sub
	head	malodorous
	syl	mal+1o:dor+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
malodorousness	sub
	head	malodorous
	syl	mal+1o:dor+ous+ness
	pos	n.
malonic acid	ety	from French malonique, altered form of malique; see #7malic acid 
malonic acid	0.
	syl	ma+lo+nic ac:id
	pron	<m*1l*unik>, <-1lon->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {propanedioic acid}.
malonylurea	0.
	syl	mal:o+nyl:u+re:a
	pron	<2m@l*nilju1ri*>, <-1ju*ri*>, <-nEl->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barbituric acid}.
Malory	0.
	syl	Mal:o:ry
	pron	<1m@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 15th-century English author of (??1470), a prose collection of Arthurian legends, translated from the French.
Marcello	infl
	head	Malpighi
	syl	Mar:cel:lo
	pron	<mar1Cello>
	pos	n.
Malpighi	0.
	syl	Mal:pi:ghi
	pron	Italian <mal1pEgi>
	pos	n.
	def	1628-94, Italian physiologist. A pioneer in microscopic anatomy, he identified the capillary system (1661).
Malpighian	sub
	head	Malpighi
	syl	Mal+pigh+i:an
	pron	<m@l1pigi*n>
	pos	adj.
malpighiaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Malpighia, after Marcello #7Malpighi 
malpighiaceous	0.
	syl	mal+pigh:i:a+ceous
	pron	<m@l2pigi1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical plants many of which are lianas.
body	alt
	head	Malpighian corpuscle
	or	Malpighian corpuscle
	syl	bod:y
	pos	n.
Malpighian corpuscle	0.
	or	body
	syl	Mal+pigh+i:an cor+pus+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an encapsulated cluster of capillaries at the end of each urine-secreting tubule of the kidney.
Malpighian layer	0.
	syl	Mal+pigh+i:an lay+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the innermost layer of the epidermis.
Malpighian tubes	alt
	head	Malpighian tubules
	or	Malpighian tubules
	syl	Mal+pigh+i:an tubes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Malpighian tubules	0.
	or	Malpighian tubes
	syl	Mal+pigh+i:an tub+ules
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	organs of excretion in insects and many other arthropods: narrow tubules opening into the anterior part of the hindgut.
malposition	0.
	syl	mal+po+si+tion
	pron	<2m@lp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal position of a bodily part.
malposed	sub
	head	malposition
	syl	mal+posed
	pron	<m@l1p*uzd>
	pos	adj.
malpractice	1.
	syl	mal+prac+tice
	pron	<m@l1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	immoral, illegal, or unethical professional conduct or neglect of professional duty.
malpractice	2.
	syl	mal+prac+tice
	pron	<m@l1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	any instance of improper professional conduct.
malpractitioner	sub
	head	malpractice
	syl	mal+prac+ti+tion+er
	pron	<2m@lpr@k1tiS*n*>
	pos	n.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Malraux
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Malraux	0.
	syl	Mal:raux
	pron	French <mal1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-76, French writer and statesman. His novels include (1933) on the Kuomintang revolution (1927-28) and (1937) on the Spanish Civil War, in both of which events he took part. He also wrote on art, notably in (1951).
malt	ety	Old English mealt; related to Dutch mout, Old Norse malt; see also #7melt 
malt	1.
	syl	malt
	pron	<mc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	cereal grain, such as barley, that is kiln-dried after it has germinated by soaking in water.
malt	2.
	syl	malt
	pron	<mc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {malt liquor}.
malt	3.
	syl	malt
	pron	<mc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make into or become malt.
malt	4.
	syl	malt
	pron	<mc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (something, esp. liquor) with malt.
Malta	0.
	syl	Mal+ta
	pron	<1mc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic occupying the islands of Malta, Gozo, and Comino, in the Mediterranean south of Sicily: gov?!erned by the Knights Hospitallers from 1530 until Napoleon's conquest in 1798; taken by the British in 1800 and annexed in 1814; suffered severely in World War II; became independent in 1964 and a republic in 1974; a member of the Commonwealth. Languages: Maltese and English. Religion: Roman Catholic. Capital: Valletta. Pop.: 323000 (1974 est.). Area: 316 sq. km (122 sq. miles).
Malta fever	0.
	syl	Mal+ta fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brucellosis}.
maltase	0.
	syl	malt+ase
	pron	<1mc:ltAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme that hydrolyses maltose and similar glucosides (#Ga-glucosides) to glucose. Also called: {#Ga-glucosidase}.
malted milk	1.
	syl	malt+ed milk
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble powder made from dehydrated milk and malted cereals.
malted milk	2.
	syl	malt+ed milk
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from this powder.
Maltese	1.
	syl	Mal+tese
	pron	<mc:l1tEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Malta, its inhabitants, or their language. {~}
Maltese	infl
	syl	Mal+tese
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Maltese	2.
	syl	Mal+tese
	pron	<mc:l1tEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Malta.
Maltese	3.
	syl	Mal+tese
	pron	<mc:l1tEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	the official language of Malta, a form of Arabic with borrowings from Italian, etc.
Maltese	4.
	syl	Mal+tese
	pron	<mc:l1tEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	a domestic fancy pigeon having long legs and a long neck.
Maltese cross	0.
	syl	Mal+tese cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross with triangular arms that taper outwards from the centre, sometimes having indented outer sides: formerly worn by the Knights of Malta.
Maltese dog	0.
	syl	Mal+tese dog
	pos	n.
	def	a small white long-haired breed of dog.
malt extract	0.
	syl	malt ex+tract
	pos	n.
	def	a sticky substance obtained from an infusion of malt.
maltha	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek: a mixture of wax and pitch
maltha	1.
	syl	mal+tha
	pron	<1m@lT*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mineral tar}.
maltha	2.
	syl	mal+tha
	pron	<1m@lT*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various naturally occurring mixtures of hydrocarbons, such as ozocerite.
Thomas Robert	infl
	head	Malthus
	syl	Thom:as Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Malthus	0.
	syl	Mal:thus
	pron	<1m@lT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1766-1834, English economist. He propounded his population theory in (1798).
Malthusian	1.
	syl	Mal+thu+si:an
	pron	<m@l1Tju:zi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the theory of Malthus stating that increases in population tend to exceed increases in the means of subsistence and that therefore sexual restraint should be exercised.
Malthusian	2.
	syl	Mal+thu+si:an
	pron	<m@l1Tju:zi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of this theory.
Malthusianism	sub
	head	Malthusian
	syl	Mal+1thu+si+an+ism
	pos	n.
malting	0.
	syl	malt+ing
	pron	<1mc:ltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which malt is made or stored. Also called: {malt house}.
malt liquor	0.
	syl	malt liq+uor
	pos	n.
	def	any alcoholic drink brewed from malt.
maltose	0.
	syl	malt+ose
	pron	<1mc:lt*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a disaccharide of glucose formed by the enzymic hydrolysis of starch: used in bacteriological culture media and as a nutrient in infant feeding. Formula: C\1\2H\2\2O\1\1.
maltreat	ety	C18: from French maltraiter 
maltreat	0.
	syl	mal+treat
	pron	<m@l1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat badly, cruelly, or inconsiderately.
maltreater	sub
	head	maltreat
	syl	mal+1treat+er
	pos	n.
maltreatment	sub
	head	maltreat
	syl	mal+1treat+ment
	pos	n.
maltster	0.
	syl	malt+ster
	pron	<1mc:ltst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or deals in malt.
maltier	infl
	head	malty
	syl	malt:i+er
	pos	adj.
maltiest	infl
	head	malty
	syl	malt:i+est.
	pos	adj.
malty	0.
	syl	malt:y
	pron	<1mc:lti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or containing malt.
maltiness	sub
	head	malty
	syl	malt:i+ness
	pos	n.
Maluku	0.
	syl	Ma+lu+ku
	pron	<ma:1lu:ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Indonesian name for the {Moluccas}.
malvaceous	ety	C17: from Latin malv*_aceus, from malva #7mallow 
malvaceous	0.
	syl	mal+va+ceous
	pron	<m@l1vAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants that includes mallow, cotton, okra, althaea, and abutilon.
malvasia	ety	C19: from Italian, from Greek Monembasia; see #7malmsey 
malvasia	1.
	syl	mal+va+si:a
	pron	<2m@lv*1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {malmsey}.
malvasia	2.
	syl	mal+va+si:a
	pron	<2m@lv*1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the type of grape used to make malmsey.
malvasian	sub
	head	malvasia
	syl	mal+va+1si:an
	pos	adj.
Malvern	0.
	syl	Mal+vern
	pron	<1mc:lv*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in W England, in Hereford and Worcester on the E slopes of the {Malvern Hills}: annual dramatic festival; mineral springs. Pop.: 29004 (1971).
malversation	ety	C16: from French, from malverser to behave badly, from Latin male vers*_ar*_i 
malversation	0.
	syl	mal+ver+sa+tion
	pron	<2m@lv*:1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	professional or public misconduct.
malvoisie	ety	C14: via Old French from Italian Malvasia, from Greek Monembasia; see #7malmsey 
malvoisie	0.
	syl	mal+voi+sie
	pron	<1m@lvcizi>, <-v*->
	pos	n.
	def	an amber dessert wine made in France, similar to malmsey.
malwa	ety	from Rutooro, a language of W Uganda
malwa	0.
	syl	mal+wa
	pron	<1malwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a Ugandan drink brewed from millet.
mam	0.
	syl	mam
	pron	<m@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	another word for {mother}.
mama	0.
	syl	ma:ma
	pron	<m*1ma:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	an informal word for {mother}.
mamaguy	ety	from Spanish mamar el gallo, literally: to feed the cock
mamaguy	1.
	syl	ma+ma+guy
	pron	<1ma:m*2gI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to deceive or tease, either in jest or by deceitful flattery.
mamaguy	2.
	syl	ma+ma+guy
	pron	<1ma:m*2gI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	an instance of such deception or flattery.
mamba	ety	from Zulu im-amba 
mamba	0.
	syl	mam+ba
	pron	<1m@mba>
	pos	n.
	def	any aggressive partly arboreal tropical African venomous elapid snake of the genus esp. ({green} and {black mambas}) .
mambo	ety	American Spanish, probably from Haitian Creole: voodoo priestess
mambos	infl
	head	mambo
	syl	mam+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mambo	1.
	syl	mam+bo
	pron	<1m@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern Latin American dance, resembling the rumba, derived from the ritual dance of voodoo.
mambo	2.
	syl	mam+bo
	pron	<1m@mb*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform this dance.
mamelon	ety	C19: from French: nipple
mamelon	0.
	syl	mam+e:lon
	pron	<1m@m*lN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rounded hillock.
Mameluke	ety	C16: via French, ultimately from Arabic maml*_uk slave, from malaka to possess
Mamaluke	alt
	head	Mameluke
	or	Mameluke
	syl	Mam:a+luke
	pron	<1m@mi2lu:k>
	pos	n.
Mameluke	1.
	or	Mamaluke
	syl	Mam+e:luke
	pron	<1m@mi2lu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a military class, originally of Turkish slaves, ruling in Egypt from about 1250 to 1517 and remaining powerful until the early 19th century.
Mameluke	2.
	or	Mamaluke
	syl	Mam+e:luke
	pron	<1m@mi2lu:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim countries
	def	a slave.
mamey	ety	C16: from Spanish mamey, from Haitian
mammee	infl
	head	mamey
	or	mammee apple
	syl	mam+mee
	pron	<m@1mE>
	pos	n.
mammee apple	infl
	head	mamey
	or	mammee
	syl	mam+mee ap+ple
	pron	<m@1mE>
	pos	n.
mamey	1.
	syl	ma+mey
	pron	<m@1mE>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American tree, cultivated for its large edible fruits: family
mamey	2.
	syl	ma+mey
	pron	<m@1mE>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, having yellow pulp and a red skin.
mamey	3.
	syl	ma+mey
	pron	<m@1mE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {marmalade tree}.
mamilla	ety	C17: from Latin, diminutive of mamma breast &- #!ma+mil+lar@.y or U.S. #!mam+mil+ar@.y adj.
mammilla	alt
	head	mamilla
	or	mamilla
	syl	mam+mil+la
	pron	<m@1mil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mamillae	infl
	head	mamilla
	syl	ma+mil+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mamilla	1.
	or	mammilla
	syl	ma+mil+la
	pron	<m@1mil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a nipple or teat.
mamilla	2.
	or	mammilla
	syl	ma+mil+la
	pron	<m@1mil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any nipple-shaped part or prominence.
mamillated	infl
	head	mamillate
	or	mammillate
	syl	ma+mil+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
mammillate	infl
	head	mamillate
	or	mamillated
	syl	mam+mil+late
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
mammillated	infl
	head	mamillate
	syl	mam+mil+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
mamillate	0.
	syl	ma+mil+late
	pron	<1m@mi2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having nipples or nipple-like protuberances.
mamma	ety	C16: reduplication of childish syllable ma; compare Welsh mam, French maman, Russian mama 
mamma	H1.1.
	syl	mam+ma
	pron	<m*1ma:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {mama}.
mamma	H1.2.
	syl	mam+ma
	pron	<1ma:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Informal.
	def	a buxom and voluptuous woman.
mamma	ety	C17: from Latin: breast
mammae	infl
	head	mamma
	syl	mam+mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mamma	H2.1.
	syl	mam+ma
	pron	<1m@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the milk-secreting organ of female mammals: the breast in women, the udder in cows, etc.
mamma	H2.2.
	syl	mam+ma
	pron	<1m@m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	breast-shaped protuberances, esp. from the base of cumulonimbus clouds.
mammal	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin mamma breast
mammal	0.
	syl	mam+mal
	pron	<1m@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal of the a large class of warm-blooded vertebrates having mammary glands in the female, a thoracic diaphragm, and a four-chambered heart. The class includes the whales, carnivores, rodents, bats, primates, etc.
mammalian	sub
	head	mammal
	syl	mam+ma+li:an
	pron	<m@1mAli*n>
	pos	adj. n.
mammal-like	sub
	head	mammal
	syl	mam:mal-2like
	pos	adj.
mammalogy	0.
	syl	mam+mal+o:gy
	pron	<m@1m@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology con?!cerned with the study of mammals.
mammalogical	sub
	head	mammalogy
	syl	mam+ma+log:i+cal
	pron	<2m@m*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
mammalogist	sub
	head	mammalogy
	syl	mam+1mal:o+gist
	pos	n.
mammary	0.
	syl	mam+ma+ry
	pron	<1m@m*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like a mamma or breast.
mammary gland	0.
	syl	mam+ma+ry gland
	pos	n.
	def	any of the milk-producing glands in mammals. In higher mammals each gland consists of a network of tubes and cavities connected to the exterior by a nipple.
mammee	0.
	syl	mam+mee
	pron	<m@1mE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mamey}.
mammet	0.
	syl	mam+met
	pron	<1m@mit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {maumet}.
mammiferous	0.
	syl	mam+mif+er+ous
	pron	<m@1mif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having breasts or mammae.
mammillae	infl
	head	mammilla
	syl	mam+mil+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mammilla	0.
	syl	mam+mil+la
	pron	<m@1mil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {mamilla}. &- {#!mam+mil+lar@.y}
mammillated	alt
	head	mammillate
	or	mammillate
	syl	mam+mil+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
mammillate	0.
	or	mammillated
	syl	mam+mil+late
	pron	<1m@mi2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. spellings of {mamillate, mamillated}.
mammock	ety	C16: of unknown origin
mammock	1.
	syl	mam+mock
	pron	<1m@m*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a fragment.
mammock	2.
	syl	mam+mock
	pron	<1m@m*k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to tear or shred.
mammon	ety	C14: via Late Latin from New Testament Greek mamm*_onas, from Aramaic m*_am*_on*_a wealth
mammon	1.
	syl	mam+mon
	pron	<1m@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	riches or wealth regarded as a source of evil and corruption.
mammon	2.
	syl	mam+mon
	pron	<1m@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	avarice or greed.
mammonish	sub
	head	mammon
	syl	mam+mon+ish
	pos	adj.
mammonism	sub
	head	mammon
	syl	mam+mon+ism
	pos	n.
mammonist	sub
	head	mammon
	or	mammonite
	syl	mam+mon+ist
	pos	n.
mammonite	sub
	head	mammon
	or	mammonist
	syl	mam+mon+ite
	pos	n.
mammonistic	sub
	head	mammon
	syl	mam+mon+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Mammon	0.
	syl	Mam+mon
	pron	<1m@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the personification of riches and greed in the form of a false god.
mammoth	ety	C18: from Russian mamot, from Tartar mamont, perhaps from mamma earth, because of a belief that the animal made burrows
mammoth	1.
	syl	mam+moth
	pron	<1m@m*T>
	pos	n.
	def	any large extinct elephant of the Pleistocene genus (or , such as ({woolly mammoth}) , having a hairy coat and long curved tusks.
mammoth	2.
	syl	mam+moth
	pron	<1m@m*T>
	pos	adj.
	def	of gigantic size or importance.
Mammoth Cave National Park	0.
	syl	Mam+moth Cave Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in W central Kentucky: established in 1941 to protect a system of limestone caverns.
mammie	alt
	head	mammy
	or	mammy
	syl	mam+mie
	pron	<1m@mi>
	pos	n.
mammies	infl
	head	mammy
	syl	mam+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mammy	1.
	or	mammie
	syl	mam+my
	pron	<1m@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for {mother}.
mammy	2.
	or	mammie
	syl	mam+my
	pron	<1m@mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southern U.S.
	def	a Negro woman employed as a nurse or servant to a white family.
mammy wagon	0.
	syl	mam+my wag+on
	pos	n.
	def	a W African vehicle built on a lorry chassis, capable of carrying both passengers and goods.
Mamor'e	0.
	syl	Ma+mo+r*'e
	pron	Spanish <2mamo1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Bolivia, flowing north to the Beni River to form the Madeira River. Length: about 1500 km (930 miles).
mampara	ety	of unknown origin
mampara	0.
	syl	mam+pa+ra
	pron	<mam1pa:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a clumsy Black African.
man	ety	Old English mann; related to Old Frisian man, Old High German man, Dutch man, Icelandic mathr  &- #!man+less adj.
men	infl
	head	man
	syl	men
	pron	<men>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
man	1.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adult male human being, as distinguished from a woman.
man	2.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	male; masculine.
	exam	1	a man child.
man	3.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a human being regardless of sex or age, considered as a representative of mankind; a person.
man	4.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	human beings collectively; mankind.
	exam	1	the development of man.
man	5.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {modern man}.
man	5.a.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the living races of characterized by erect bipedal posture, a highly developed brain, and powers of articulate speech, abstract reasoning, and imagination.
man	5.b.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct member of the species such as Cro-Magnon man.
man	6.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the extinct species of the genus such as Java man, Heidelberg man, and Solo man.
man	7.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adult male human being with qualities associated with the male, such as courage or virility.
	exam	1	be a man.
man	8.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	manly qualities or virtues.
	exam	1	the man in him was outraged.
man	9.a.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate, servant, or employee contrasted with an employer or manager.
man	9.b.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	the number of man-days required to complete a job.
man	10.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a member of the armed forces who does not hold commissioned, warrant, or noncommissioned rank (as in the phrase {officers and men) }.
man	11.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group, team, etc.
man	12.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a husband, boyfriend, etc..
	exam	1	man and wife.
man	13.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression used parenthetically by hippies, etc., to indicate an informal relationship between speaker and hearer.
man	14.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable piece in various games, such as draughts.
man	15.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vassal of a feudal lord.
as one man	16.
	head	man
	syl	as one man.
	def	with unanimous action or response.
be one's own man	17.
	head	man
	syl	be one's own man.
	def	to be independent or free.
he's your man	18.
	head	man
	syl	he's your man.
	def	he's the person needed (for a particular task, etc.).
man and boy	19.
	head	man
	syl	man and boy.
	def	from childhood.
sort out	20.
	head	man
	or	separate the men from the boys
	syl	sort out
	def	to separate the experienced from the inexperienced.
man	21.a.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	unanimously.
man	21.b.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	without exception.
	exam	1	they were slaughtered to a man.
man	22.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation or expletive, often indicating surprise or pleasure.
mans	infl
	head	man
	syl	mans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
manning	infl
	head	man
	syl	man+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
manned	infl
	head	man
	syl	manned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
man	23.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with sufficient men for operation, defence, etc..
	exam	1	to man a ship.
man	24.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take one's place at or near in readiness for action.
man	25.
	syl	man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	to induce (a hawk or falcon) to endure the presence of and handling by man, esp. strangers.
the	infl
	head	Man
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Man	H1.1.
	syl	Man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Negro slang.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a white man or white men collectively, esp. when in authority, in the police, or held in contempt.
Man	H1.2.
	syl	Man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	drug peddler.
Isle of	infl
	head	Man
	syl	Isle of.
	pos	n.
Man	H2.0.
	syl	Man
	pron	<m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the British Isles, in the Irish Sea between Cumbria and Northern Ireland: a Crown possession with its own parliament, the Court of Tynwald; a depend?!ency of Norway until 1266, when it came under Scottish rule; its own language, Manx, is now extinct. Capital: Douglas. Pop.: 49743 (1971). Area: 588 sq. km (227 sq. miles).
Man	1.
	syl	Man.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Manila (paper).
Man	2.
	syl	Man.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Manitoba.
mana	ety	from Polynesian
mana	1.
	syl	ma:na
	pron	<1ma:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	usage	in Polynesia, etc.
	def	a concept of a life force, believed to be seated in the head, and associated with high social status and ritual power.
mana	2.
	syl	ma:na
	pron	<1ma:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	any power achieved by ritual means.
man about town	0.
	syl	man a:bout town
	pos	n.
	def	a fashionable sophisticate, esp. one in a big city.
manacle	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin manicula, diminutive of manus hand
manacle	1.
	syl	man:a+cle
	pron	<1m@n*kL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a shackle, handcuff, or fetter, used to secure the hands of a prisoner, convict, etc.
manacle	2.
	syl	man:a+cle
	pron	<1m@n*kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put manacles on.
manacle	3.
	syl	man:a+cle
	pron	<1m@n*kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine or constrain.
Manado	0.
	syl	Ma+na+do
	pron	<m*1na:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Menado}.
manage	ety	C16: from Italian maneggiare to control, train (esp. horses), ultimately from Latin manus hand
manage	1.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to be in charge (of); administer.
	exam	1	to manage one's affairs;
	exam	2	to manage a shop.
manage	2.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to succeed in being able (to do something) despite obstacles; contrive.
	exam	1	did you manage to go to sleep.
manage	3.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have room, time, etc., for.
	exam	1	can you manage dinner tomorrow??
manage	4.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exercise control or domination over, often in a tactful or guileful manner.
manage	5.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to contrive to carry on despite difficulties, esp. financial ones.
	exam	1	he managed quite well on very little money.
manage	6.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to wield or handle (a weapon).
manage	7.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to be frugal in the use of. {~}
manage	8.
	syl	man+age
	pron	<1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an archaic word for {man*`ege}.
manageable	0.
	syl	man+age+a:ble
	pron	<1m@niJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be managed or controlled.
manageability	sub
	head	manageable
	or	manageableness
	syl	man+age+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
manageableness	sub
	head	manageable
	or	manageability
	syl	man+age+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
manageably	sub
	head	manageable
	syl	man+age+a:bly
	pos	adv.
managed currency	0.
	syl	man+aged cur+ren+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a currency that is subject to governmental control with respect to the amount in circulation and the rate of exchange with other currencies.
management	1.
	syl	man+age+ment
	pron	<1m@niJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of the executive or administration of an organization or business.
management	2.
	syl	man+age+ment
	pron	<1m@niJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	managers or employers collectively.
management	3.
	syl	man+age+ment
	pron	<1m@niJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique, practice, or science of managing or controlling.
management	4.
	syl	man+age+ment
	pron	<1m@niJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the skilful or re?!sourceful use of materials, time, etc.
management	5.
	syl	man+age+ment
	pron	<1m@niJm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the specific treatment of a disease, etc.
management accounting	0.
	syl	man+age+ment ac+count+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cost accounting}.
manager	1.
	syl	man+ag+er
	pron	<1m@niJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who directs or manages an organization, industry, shop, etc.
manager	2.
	syl	man+ag+er
	pron	<1m@niJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who controls the business affairs of an actor, entertainer, etc.
manager	3.
	syl	man+ag+er
	pron	<1m@niJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who controls the training of a sportsman or team.
manager	4.
	syl	man+ag+er
	pron	<1m@niJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a talent for managing efficiently.
manager	5.
	syl	man+ag+er
	pron	<1m@niJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person appointed by a court to carry on a business during receivership.
manager	6.
	syl	man+ag+er
	pron	<1m@niJ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a member of either House of Parliament appointed to arrange a matter in which both Houses are concerned.
managership	sub
	head	manager
	syl	man+ag+er+2ship
	pos	n.
manageress	0.
	syl	man+ag+er+ess
	pron	<2m@niJ*1res>, <1m@niJ*2res>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who is in charge of a shop, department, canteen, etc.
managerial	0.
	syl	man:a+ge:ri:al
	pron	<2m@ni1Ji*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a manager or to the functions, responsibilities, or position of management.
managerially	sub
	head	managerial
	syl	man:a+1ge:ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
managing	0.
	syl	man+ag+ing
	pron	<1m@niJiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having administrative control or authority.
	exam	1	a managing director.
Managua	1.
	syl	Ma+na+gua
	pron	<m*1n@gw*>, Spanish <ma1na$Gwa>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Nicaragua, on the S shore of Lake Managua: chosen as capital in 1857; devastated by earthquakes in 1931 and 1972. Pop.: 398514 (1971).
Lake	2.
	head	Managua
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in W Nicaragua: drains into Lake Nicaragua by the Tipitapa River. Length: 61 km (38 miles). Width: about 26 km (16 miles).
manakin	1.
	syl	man:a+kin
	pron	<1m@n*kin>
	pos	n.
	def	any small South American passerine bird of the family having a colourful plumage, short bill, and elaborate courtship behaviour.
manakin	2.
	syl	man:a+kin
	pron	<1m@n*kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {manikin}.
Manama	0.
	syl	Ma+na+ma
	pron	<m*1na:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Bahrain, at the N end of Bahrain Island: transit port. Pop.: 88785 (1971).
manana	0.a.
	syl	ma+?~na+na
	pron	Spanish. <ma1$jana>, English <m*1nja:n*>
	pos	n. adv.
	def	tomorrow.
manana	0.b.
	syl	ma+?~na+na
	pron	Spanish. <ma1$jana>, English <m*1nja:n*>
	pos	n. adv.
	def	some other and later time.
Man'aos	0.
	syl	Ma+n*'aos
	pron	Portuguese <m*1naus>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Manaus}.
Manassas	0.
	syl	Ma+nas+sas
	pron	<m*1n@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Virginia, west of Alexandria: site of the victory of Confederate forces in the Battles of Bull Run, or First and Second Manassas (1861; 1862), during the American Civil War. Pop.: 9164 (1970).
Manasseh	1.
	syl	Ma:nas:seh
	pron	<m*1n@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the elder son of Joseph (Genesis 41:51).
Manasseh	2.
	syl	Ma:nas:seh
	pron	<m*1n@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the Israelite tribe descended from him.
Manasseh	3.
	syl	Ma:nas:seh
	pron	<m*1n@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe, in the upper Jordan valley. Douay spelling: {Ma@.na@.ses} (m$$#!n@asi$:z).
men-at-arms	infl
	head	man-at-arms
	syl	men-at-arms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
man-at-arms	0.
	syl	man-at-arms
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier, esp. a heavily armed mounted soldier in medieval times.
manatee	ety	C16: via Spanish from Carib Manattou*_i 
manatee	0.
	syl	man:a+tee
	pron	<2m@n*1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	any sirenian mammal of the genus occurring in tropical coastal waters of America, the West Indies, and Africa: family They resemble whales and have a prehensile upper lip and a broad flattened tail.
manatoid	sub
	head	manatee
	syl	man:a+2toid
	pos	adj.
Man'aos	alt
	head	Manaus
	or	Manaus
	syl	Ma+n*'aos
	pron	Portuguese <m*1naus>
	pos	n.
Manaus	0.
	or	Man'aos
	syl	Ma+naus
	pron	Portuguese <m*1naus>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Brazil, capital of Amazonas state, on the Rio Negro 19 km (12 miles) above its confluence with the Amazon: chief commercial centre of the Amazon basin. Pop.: 284118 (1970).
Manche	1.
	syl	Manche
	pron	French <m*~a:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandie region. Capital: St. L*^o. Pop.: 466319 (1975). Area: 6412 sq. km (2501 sq. miles).
La	2.
	head	Manche
	syl	La.
	def	the French name for the {English Channel}.
Manchester	0.
	syl	Man+ches+ter
	pron	<1m@nCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England, linked to the Mersey estuary by the {Manchester Ship Canal}: commercial and industrial centre, esp. of the cotton and textile trades; university (1846). Pop.: 541468 (1971). Latin name: {Mancunium}.
Manchester terrier	0.
	syl	Man+ches+ter ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of terrier with a glossy black-and-tan coat. Also called: {black-and-tan terrier}.
manchineel	ety	C17: via French from Spanish #7manzanilla 
manchineel	0.
	syl	man+chi+neel
	pron	<2m@nCi1nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American euphorbiaceous tree, having fruit and milky highly caustic poisonous sap, which causes skin blisters.
Manchu	ety	from Manchu, literally: pure
Manchus	infl
	head	Manchu
	or	Manchu
	syl	Man+chus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Manchu	infl
	or	Manchus
	syl	Man+chu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Manchu	1.
	syl	Man+chu
	pron	<m@n1Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of Manchuria who conquered China in the 17th century, establishing an imperial dynasty that lasted until 1912.
Manchu	2.
	syl	Man+chu
	pron	<m@n1Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Tungusic branch of the Altaic family.
Manchu	3.
	syl	Man+chu
	pron	<m@n1Cu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {Ching}. of or relating to the dynasty of the Manchus.
Manchoukuo	alt
	head	Manchukuo
	or	Manchukuo
	syl	Man+chou+kuo
	pron	<1m@n1Cu:1kw*u>
	pos	n.
Manchukuo	0.
	or	Manchoukuo
	syl	Man+chu+kuo
	pron	<1m@n1Cu:1kw*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of E Asia (1932-45), consisting of the three provinces of old Manchuria and Jehol.
Manchuria	0.
	syl	Man+chu+ri:a
	pron	<m@n1Cu*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE China, historically the home of the Manchus, rulers of China from 1644 to 1912: includes part of the Inner Mongolian AR and the prov?!inces of Heilungkiang, Kirin, and Liaoning. Area: about 1300000 sq. km (502000 sq. miles).
Manchurian	sub
	head	Manchuria
	syl	Man+1chu+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
manciple	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin mancipium purchase, from manceps purchaser, from manus hand+ capere to take
manciple	0.
	syl	man+ci+ple
	pron	<1m@nsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a steward who buys provisions, esp. in a college, Inn of Court, or monastery.
Mancunian	ety	from Medieval Latin Mancunium Manchester
Mancunian	1.
	syl	Man+cu+ni:an
	pron	<m@G1kju:ni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Manchester.
Mancunian	2.
	syl	Man+cu+ni:an
	pron	<m@G1kju:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Manchester.
-mancy	ety	from Old French -mancie, from Latin -mantia, from Greek manteia soothsaying
-mancy	0.
	syl	-man:cy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating divination of a particu?!lar kind.
	exam	1	chiromancy.
-mantic	sub
	head	-mancy
	syl	-man:tic
	pos	adj.
Mandaean	ety	C19: from Aramaic mandaya Gnostics, from mand*_a knowledge
Mandean	alt
	head	Mandaean
	or	Mandaean
	syl	Man+de:an
	pron	<m@n1di*n>
	pos	n.
Mandaean	1.
	or	Mandean
	syl	Man+dae:an
	pron	<m@n1di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Gnostic sect of Iraq.
Mandaean	2.
	or	Mandean
	syl	Man+dae:an
	pron	<m@n1di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of Aramaic used by this sect.
Mandaean	3.
	or	Mandean
	syl	Man+dae:an
	pron	<m@n1di*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this sect.
Mandaeanism	sub
	head	Mandaean
	or	Mandeanism
	syl	Man+1dae+an+ism
	pos	n.
Mandeanism	sub
	head	Mandaean
	or	Mandaeanism
	syl	Man+1de+an+ism
	pos	n.
mandala	ety	Sanskrit: circle
mandala	0.
	syl	man+da+la
	pron	<1m@nd*l*>, <m@n1da:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hindu and Buddhist art.
	def	any of various designs symbolizing the universe, usually circular.
Mandalay	0.
	syl	Man+da+lay
	pron	<1m@nd*2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Burma, on the Irrawaddy River: the second largest city in the country and former capital of Burma and of Upper Burma; Buddhist religious centre. Pop.: 401633 (1970 est.).
mandamus	ety	C16: Latin, literally: we command, from mand*_are to command
mandamuses	infl
	head	mandamus
	syl	man+da+mus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mandamus	0.
	syl	man+da+mus
	pron	<m@n1dAm*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a writ, now a prerogative order, from a superior court command?!ing an inferior tribunal, public official, corporation, etc., to take some specified action.
mandarin	ety	C16: from Portuguese mandarim, via Malay menteri from Sanskrit mantrin counsellor, from mantra counsel &- #!man+dar+in+ate n.
mandarin	1.
	syl	man+da+rin
	pron	<1m@nd*rin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Chinese Empire
	def	a member of any of the nine senior grades of the bureaucracy, entered by examinations.
mandarin	2.
	syl	man+da+rin
	pron	<1m@nd*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-ranking official whose powers are extensive and thought to be outside political control.
mandarin	3.a.
	syl	man+da+rin
	pron	<1m@nd*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small citrus tree, cultivated for its edible fruit.
mandarin	3.b.
	syl	man+da+rin
	pron	<1m@nd*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, resembling the tangerine.
Mandarin	alt
	head	Mandarin Chinese
	or	Mandarin Chinese
	syl	Man+da+rin
	pos	n.
Mandarin Chinese	0.
	or	Mandarin
	syl	Man+da+rin Chin+ese
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of China since 1917; the form of Chinese spoken by about two thirds of the population and taught in schools throughout China. See also {Chinese, Pekingese}.
Mandarin collar	0.
	syl	Man+da+rin col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a high stiff round collar.
mandarin duck	0.
	syl	man+da+rin duck
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian duck, the male of which has a distinctive brightly coloured and patterned plumage and crest.
mandate	ety	C16: from Latin mand*_atum something commanded, from mand*_are to command, perhaps from manus hand+ d*_are to give
mandate	1.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	def	an official or authoritative instruction or command.
mandate	2.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Politics.
	def	the support or commission given to a government and its policies or an elected representative and his policies through an electoral victory.
mandate	3.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	Also called: {mandated territory}. (formerly) any of the territories under the trusteeship of the League of Nations administered by one of its member states.
mandate	4.a.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	a contract by which one person commissions another to act for him gratuitously and the other accepts the commission.
mandate	4.b.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a contract of bailment under which the party entrusted with goods undertakes to perform gratuitously some service in respect of such goods.
mandate	4.c.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>, <-dit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	a contract by which a person is engaged to act in the management of the affairs of another.
mandate	5.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	International law.
	def	to assign (territory) to a nation under a mandate.
mandate	6.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delegate authority to.
mandate	7.
	syl	man+date
	pron	<1m@ndAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to give a command to.
mandator	sub
	head	mandate
	syl	man+2da+tor
	pos	n.
mandatory	1.
	syl	man+da+to:ry
	pron	<1m@nd*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having the nature or powers of a mandate.
mandatory	2.
	syl	man+da+to:ry
	pron	<1m@nd*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	obligatory; compulsory.
mandatory	3.
	syl	man+da+to:ry
	pron	<1m@nd*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a state
	def	having received a mandate over some territory.
mandatories	infl
	head	mandatory
	syl	man+da+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mandatory	4.
	syl	man+da+to:ry
	pron	<1m@nd*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person or state holding a mandate.
mandatorily	sub
	head	mandatory
	syl	man+da+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
Mande	infl
	or	Mandes
	syl	Man+de
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mandes	infl
	head	Mande
	or	Mande
	syl	Man+des.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mande	1.
	syl	Man+de
	pron	<1ma:ndA>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of African languages, a branch of the Niger-Congo family, spoken chiefly in Mali, Guinea, and Sierra Leone.
Mande	2.
	syl	Man+de
	pron	<1ma:ndA>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this group of languages.
Bernard de	1.
	head	Mandeville
	syl	Ber:nard de.
	def	??1670-1733, English author, born in Holland, noted for his satire (1723).
Mandeville	2.
	syl	Man:de:ville
	pron	<1m@nd*vil>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 14th-century English author of The book claims to be an account of the author's journeys in the East but is largely a compilation from other works.
mandi	ety	Hindi
mandi	0.
	syl	man+di
	pron	<1m^ndi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a big market.
mandible	ety	C16: via Old French from Late Latin mandibula jaw, from mandere to chew
mandible	1.
	syl	man+di+ble
	pron	<1m@ndibL>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower jawbone in vertebrates. See {{jaw} (sense 1).}
mandible	2.
	syl	man+di+ble
	pron	<1m@ndibL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods that are usually used for biting and crushing food.
mandible	3.
	syl	man+di+ble
	pron	<1m@ndibL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	either the upper or the lower part of the bill, esp. the lower part.
mandibular	sub
	head	mandible
	syl	man+dib:u+lar
	pron	<m@n1dibjul*>
	pos	adj.
mandibulate	sub
	head	mandible
	syl	man+dib:u+late
	pron	<m@n1dibjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n. adj.
Mandingos	infl
	head	Mandingo
	or	Mandingoes
	syl	Man+din+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mandingoes	infl
	head	Mandingo
	or	Mandingos
	syl	Man+din+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mandingo	0.
	syl	Man+din+go
	pron	<m@n1diGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Mande} or {Malinke}.
mandir	ety	Hindi, from Sanskrit mandira 
mandir	0.
	syl	man+dir
	pron	<1m^ndi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu or Jain temple.
mandola	ety	from Italian
mandola	0.
	syl	man+do+la
	pron	<1m@nd*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of mandolin.
mandolin	ety	C18: via French from Italian mandolino, diminutive of mandora lute, ultimately from Greek pandoura musical instrument with three strings
mandoline	alt
	head	mandolin
	or	mandolin
	syl	man+do+line
	pron	<2m@nd*1lin>
	pos	n.
mandolin	0.
	or	mandoline
	syl	man+do+lin
	pron	<2m@nd*1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a plucked stringed instrument related to the lute, having four pairs of strings tuned in ascending fifths stretched over a small light body with a fretted finger board. It is usually played with a plectrum, long notes being sustained by the tremelo.
mandolinist	sub
	head	mandolin
	syl	man+do+1lin+ist
	pos	n.
mandorla	ety	from Italian, literally: almond, from Late Latin amandula; see #7almond 
mandorla	0.
	syl	man+dor+la
	pron	<m@n1dc:l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting, sculpture, etc.
	def	an almond-shaped area of light, usually surrounding the resurrect?!ed Christ or the Virgin at the Assumption. Also called: {vesica}.
mandrake	ety	C14: probably via Middle Dutch from Latin mandragoras (whence Old English mandragora) , from Greek. The form mandrake was probably adopted through folk etymology, because of the allegedly human appearance of the root and because drake (dragon) suggested magical powers
mandragora	alt
	head	mandrake
	or	mandrake
	syl	man+drag:o+ra
	pron	<m@n1dr@g*r*>
	pos	n.
mandrake	1.
	or	mandragora
	syl	man+drake
	pron	<1m@ndrAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian solanaceous plant, with purplish flowers and a forked root. It was formerly thought to have magic powers and a narcotic was prepared from its root.
mandrake	2.
	or	mandragora
	syl	man+drake
	pron	<1m@ndrAk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {May apple}.
mandrel	ety	C16: perhaps related to French mandrin lathe
mandril	alt
	head	mandrel
	or	mandrel
	syl	man+dril
	pron	<1m@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
mandrel	1.
	or	mandril
	syl	man+drel
	pron	<1m@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a spindle on which a workpiece is supported during machining operations.
mandrel	2.
	or	mandril
	syl	man+drel
	pron	<1m@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft or arbor on which a machining tool is mounted.
mandrel	3.
	or	mandril
	syl	man+drel
	pron	<1m@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the driving spindle in the headstock of a lathe.
mandrel	4.
	or	mandril
	syl	man+drel
	pron	<1m@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a miner's pick.
mandrill	ety	C18: from #7man+{drill %4}
mandrill	0.
	syl	man+drill
	pron	<1m@ndril>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World monkey, of W Africa. It has a short tail and brown hair, and the ridged muzzle, nose, and hindquarters are red and blue.
manducate	ety	C17: from Latin mand*_uc*_are to chew &- @!man+du+#!ca+tion n. &- @!man+du+#!ca+to+ry adj.
manducate	0.
	syl	man+du+cate
	pron	<1m@ndju2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to eat or chew.
mane	ety	Old English manu; related to Old High German mana, Old Norse m*"on, and perhaps to Old English mene and Old High German menni necklace
mane	1.
	syl	mane
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the long coarse hair that grows from the crest of the neck in such mammals as the lion and horse.
mane	2.
	syl	mane
	pron	<mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	long thick human hair.
maned	sub
	head	mane
	syl	maned
	pos	adj.
maneless	sub
	head	mane
	syl	mane+less
	pos	adj.
man-eater	1.
	syl	man-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, such as a tiger, that has become accustomed to eating human flesh.
man-eater	2.
	syl	man-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sharks that feed on human flesh, esp. the great white shark
man-eater	3.
	syl	man-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a human cannibal.
man-eater	4.
	syl	man-eat:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman with many lovers.
man-eating	sub
	head	man-eater
	syl	man-2eat:ing
	pos	adj.
manege	ety	C17: via French from Italian maneggio, from maneggiare to #7manage 
manege	alt
	or	manege
	syl	ma+nege
	pron	<m@1nAZ>
	pos	n.
manege	1.
	or	manege
	syl	ma+n*`ege
	pron	<m@1nAZ>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of training horses and riders. Compare {dressage}.
manege	2.
	or	manege
	syl	ma+n*`ege
	pron	<m@1nAZ>
	pos	n.
	def	a riding school.
manes	ety	C14: from Latin, probably: the good ones, from Old Latin m*_anus good
manes	1.
	syl	ma+nes
	pron	<1ma:nAz>, Latin <1ma:nes>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in Roman legend
	def	the spirits of the dead, often revered as minor deities.
manes	2.
	syl	ma+nes
	pron	<1ma:nAz>, Latin <1ma:nes>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in Roman legend
	def	the shade of a dead person.
Manes	0.
	syl	Ma:nes
	pron	<1mAnEz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Mani}.
'Edouard	infl
	head	Manet
	syl	*'E:douard
	pron	<A1dwa:r>
	pos	n.
Manet	0.
	syl	Ma:net
	pron	French <ma1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	1832-83, French painter. His painting (1863), which was condemned by the Parisian establishment, was acclaimed by the impressionists, whom he decisively influenced.
maneuver	0.
	syl	ma+neu+ver
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {manoeuvre}.
maneuverable	sub
	head	maneuver
	syl	ma+1neu+ver+a:ble
	pos	adj.
maneuverability	sub
	head	maneuver
	syl	ma+2neu+ver+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
maneuverer	sub
	head	maneuver
	syl	ma+1neu+ver+er
	pos	n.
man Friday	ety	after the native in Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe (1719)
man Friday	0.
	syl	man Fri+day
	pos	n.
	def	a loyal male servant or assistant.
manful	0.
	syl	man+ful
	pron	<1m@nful>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {manly}.
manfully	sub
	head	manful
	syl	man+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
manfulness	sub
	head	manful
	syl	man+ful+ness
	pos	n.
mangabey	ety	C18: after the name of a region in Madagascar
mangabey	0.
	syl	man+ga+bey
	pron	<1m@Gg*2bA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large agile arboreal Old World monkeys of the genus of central Africa, having long limbs and tail and white upper eyelids.
Mangalore	0.
	syl	Man+ga+lore
	pron	<2m@Gg*1lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S India, in Karnataka on the Malabar Coast. Pop.: 165174 (1971).
manganate	0.
	syl	man+ga+nate
	pron	<1m@Gg*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of manganic acid.
manganese	ety	C17: via French from Italian manganese, probably altered form of Medieval Latin #7magnesia 
manganese	0.
	syl	man+ga+nese
	pron	<2m@Gg*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle greyish-white metallic element that exists in four allotropic forms, occurring principally in pyrolusite and rhodonite: used in making steel and ferromagnetic alloys. Symbol: Mn; atomic no.: 25; atomic wt.: 54.938; valency: 1,2,3,4,6, or 7.
manganese bronze	0.
	syl	man+ga+nese bronze
	pos	n.
	def	any of various alloys containing copper (55-60 per cent), zinc (35-42 per cent), and manganese (about 3.5 per cent).
manganese steel	0.
	syl	man+ga+nese steel
	pos	n.
	def	any very hard steel containing manganese (11-14 per cent), used in dredger buckets, rock-crushers, railway points, etc.
manganic	0.
	syl	man+gan+ic
	pron	<m@n1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing manganese in the trivalent state.
manganic acid	0.
	syl	man+gan+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical dibasic acid known only in solution and in the form of manganate salts. Formula: H\2MnO\4.
Manganin	0.
	syl	Man+gan+in
	pron	<1m@Gg*nin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an alloy of copper containing manganese (13-18 per cent) and nickel (1-4 per cent): it has a high electrical resistance that does not vary greatly with temperature and is used in resistors.
manganite	0.
	syl	man+ga+nite
	pron	<1m@Gg*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blackish mineral consisting of basic manganese oxide in monoclinic crystalline form: a source of manganese. Formula: MnO(OH).
manganous	0.
	syl	man+ga+nous
	pron	<1m@Gg*n*s>, <m@n1g@n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing manganese in the divalent state.
mange	ety	C14: from Old French mangeue itch, literally: eating, from mangier to eat
mange	0.
	syl	mange
	pron	<mAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disorder mainly affecting domestic animals, characterized by itching, formation of papules and vesicles, and loss of hair: caused by parasitic mites.
mangelwurzel	ety	C18: from German Mangoldwurzel, from Mangold beet+ Wurzel root
mangoldwurzel	alt
	head	mangelwurzel
	or	mangelwurzel
	syl	man+gold+wur+zel
	pron	<1m@Gg*uld2wR:zL>
	pos	n.
mangelwurzel	0.
	or	mangoldwurzel
	syl	man+gel+wur+zel
	pron	<1m@ngL2wR:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian variety of the beet plant, cultivated as a cattle food, having a large yellowish root. Often shortened to {mangel, mangold}.
manger	ety	C14: from Old French maingeure food trough, from mangier to eat, ultimately from Latin mand*_uc*_are to chew
manger	1.
	syl	man+ger
	pron	<1mAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a trough or box in a stable, barn, etc., from which horses or cattle feed.
manger	2.
	syl	man+ger
	pron	<1mAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a basin-like construction in the bows of a vessel for catching water draining from an anchor rode or coming in through the hawseholes.
mangle	ety	C14: from Norman French mangler, probably from Old French mahaignier to maim
mangle	H1.1.
	syl	man+gle
	pron	<1m@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mutilate, disfigure, or destroy by cutting, crushing, or tearing.
mangle	H1.2.
	syl	man+gle
	pron	<1m@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ruin, spoil, or mar.
mangler	sub
	head	mangle
	syl	man+gler
	pos	n.
mangle	ety	C18: from Dutch mangel, ultimately from Late Latin manganum. See #7mangonel 
mangle	H2.1.
	syl	man+gle
	pron	<1m@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for pressing or drying textiles, clothes, etc., consisting of two heavy rollers between which the cloth is passed.
mangle	H2.2.
	syl	man+gle
	pron	<1m@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {wringer}.
mangle	H2.3.
	syl	man+gle
	pron	<1m@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press or dry in a mangle.
mango	ety	C16: via Portuguese from Malay mang*_a, from Tamil m*_ank*_ay from m*_an mango tree+ k*_ay fruit
mangoes	infl
	head	mango
	or	mangos
	syl	man+goes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mangos	infl
	head	mango
	or	mangoes
	syl	man+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mango	1.
	syl	man+go
	pron	<1m@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian anacardiaceous evergreen tree, cultivated in the tropics for its fruit.
mango	2.
	syl	man+go
	pron	<1m@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the ovoid edible fruit of this tree, having a smooth rind and sweet juicy orange-yellow flesh.
mangonel	ety	C13: via Old French from Medieval Latin manganellus, ultimately from Greek manganon 
mangonel	0.
	syl	man+go+nel
	pron	<1m@Gg*2nel>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a war engine for hurling stones.
mangosteen	ety	C16: from Malay mangustan 
mangosteen	1.
	syl	man+go+steen
	pron	<1m@Gg*u2stEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an East Indian tree, with thick leathery leaves and edible fruit: family
mangosteen	2.
	syl	man+go+steen
	pron	<1m@Gg*u2stEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, having a sweet juicy pulp and a hard skin.
mangrove	ety	C17 mangrow (changed through influence of grove) , from Portuguese mangue, ultimately from Taino
mangrove	1.
	syl	man+grove
	pron	<1m@Ggr*uv>, <1m@n->
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical evergreen tree or shrub of the genus having stiltlike inter?!twining aerial roots and forming dense thickets along coasts: family
mangrove	2.
	syl	man+grove
	pron	<1m@Ggr*uv>, <1m@n->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees or shrubs of the genus family
mangey	alt
	head	mangy
	or	mangy
	syl	man+gey
	pron	<1mAnJi>
	pos	adj.
mangier	infl
	head	mangy
	syl	man+gi+er
	pos	adj.
mangiest	infl
	head	mangy
	syl	man+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
mangy	1.
	or	mangey
	syl	man+gy
	pron	<1mAnJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or caused by mange.
	exam	1	a mangy dog.
mangy	2.
	or	mangey
	syl	man+gy
	pron	<1mAnJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	scruffy or shabby.
	exam	1	a mangy carpet.
manginess	sub
	head	mangy
	syl	man+gi+ness
	pos	n.
manhandle	1.
	syl	man+han:dle
	pron	<1m@n2h@ndL>, <2m@n1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle or push (someone) about roughly.
manhandle	2.
	syl	man+han:dle
	pron	<1m@n2h@ndL>, <2m@n1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move or do by manpower rather than by machinery.
Manhattan	1.
	syl	Man+hat+tan
	pron	<m@n1h@tN>, <m*n->
	pos	n.
	def	an island at the N end of New York Bay, between the Hudson, East, and Harlem Rivers: administratively (with adjacent islets) a borough of New York City; a major financial, commercial, and cultural centre. Pop.: 1539233 (1970). Area: 47 sq. km (22 sq. miles).
Manhattan	2.
	syl	Man+hat+tan
	pron	<m@n1h@tN>, <m*n->
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed drink consisting of four parts whisky, one part vermouth, and a dash of bitters.
Manhattan District	0.
	syl	Man+hat+tan Dis+trict
	pos	n.
	usage	during World War II
	def	the code name for a unit of U.S. army engineers established in 1942 to produce the atomic bomb in secret.
manhole	1.
	syl	man+hole
	pron	<1m@n2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {inspection chamber}. a shaft with a removable cover that leads down to a sewer or drain.
manhole	2.
	syl	man+hole
	pron	<1m@n2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole, usually with a detachable cover, through which a man can enter a boiler, tank, etc.
manhood	1.
	syl	man+hood
	pron	<1m@nhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being a man or being manly.
manhood	2.
	syl	man+hood
	pron	<1m@nhud>
	pos	n.
	def	men collectively.
manhood	3.
	syl	man+hood
	pron	<1m@nhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being human.
manhood suffrage	0.
	syl	man+hood suf+frage
	pos	n.
	def	the right of adult male citizens to vote.
man-hour	0.
	syl	man-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a unit for measuring work in industry, equal to the work done by one man in one hour.
manhunt	0.
	syl	man+hunt
	pron	<1m@n2h^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized search, usually by police, for a wanted man or fugitive.
manhunter	sub
	head	manhunt
	syl	man+2hunt:er
	pos	n.
Mani	0.
	syl	Ma:ni
	pron	<1ma:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	??216-??276 #7a.d., Persian prophet who founded Manichaeism. Also called: {Manes, Manichaeus}.
mania	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek: madness
mania	1.
	syl	ma+ni:a
	pron	<1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental disorder characterized by great excitement and occasionally violent behaviour. See also {manic-depressive}.
mania	2.
	syl	ma+ni:a
	pron	<1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsessional enthusiasm or partiality.
	exam	1	a mania for mushrooms.
-mania	ety	from #7mania 
-mania	0.
	syl	-ma:ni:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating extreme desire or pleasure of a specified kind or an abnormal excitement aroused by something.
	exam	1	kleptomania;
	exam	2	nymphomania;
	exam	3	pyromania.
-maniac	sub
	head	-mania
	syl	-ma:ni:ac
	pos	n.
maniac	ety	C17: from Late Latin maniacus belonging to madness, from Greek
maniac	1.
	syl	ma+ni+ac
	pron	<1mAni2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a wild disorderly per?!son.
maniac	2.
	syl	ma+ni+ac
	pron	<1mAni2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who has a great craving or enthusiasm for something.
	exam	1	a football maniac.
maniac	3.
	syl	ma+ni+ac
	pron	<1mAni2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry, obsolete.
	def	a person afflicted with mania.
maniac	alt
	head	maniacal
	or	maniacal
	syl	ma+ni+ac
	pos	adj.
maniacal	1.
	or	maniac
	syl	ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<m*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with or characteristic of mania.
maniacal	2.
	or	maniac
	syl	ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<m*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or befitting a maniac.
	exam	1	maniacal laughter.
maniacally	sub
	head	maniacal
	syl	ma+1ni:a+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
manic	ety	C19: from Greek, from #7mania 
manic	1.
	syl	man+ic
	pron	<1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterizing, denoting, or affected by mania.
manic	2.
	syl	man+ic
	pron	<1m@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person afflicted with mania.
manic-depressive	1.
	syl	man:ic-de:pres+sive
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	denoting a mental disorder characterized by an alternation between extreme excitement and confidence and deep depression.
manic-depressive	2.
	syl	man:ic-de:pres+sive
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a person afflicted with this disorder. Compare {cyclothymia}.
Manichaeism	ety	C14: from Late Latin Manichaeus, from Late Greek Manikhaios of Mani
Manicheism	alt
	head	Manichaeism
	or	Manichaeism
	syl	Man:i+che+ism
	pron	<1m@nikE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
Manichaeism	1.
	or	Manicheism
	syl	Man:i+chae+ism
	pron	<1m@nikE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of religious doctrines, including elements of Gnosticism, Zoroastrianism, Christianity, Buddhism, etc., taught by the Persian prophet Mani about the 3rd century #7a.d. It was based on a supposed primordial conflict between light and darkness or goodness and evil.
Manichaeism	2.
	or	Manicheism
	syl	Man:i+chae+ism
	pron	<1m@nikE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	any similar heretical philosophy involving a radical dualism.
Manichaean	sub
	head	Manichaeism
	or	Manichean
	syl	Man:i+1chae:an
	pos	adj. n.
Manichean	sub
	head	Manichaeism
	or	Manichaean
	syl	Man:i+1che:an
	pos	adj. n.
Manicheus	alt
	head	Manichaeus
	or	Manichaeus
	syl	Man:i:che:us
	pron	<2m@ni1kE*s>
	pos	n.
Manichaeus	0.
	or	Manicheus
	syl	Man:i:chae:us
	pron	<2m@ni1kE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Mani}.
manicotti	ety	Italian: sleeves, plural of manicotto, diminutive of manica sleeve
manicotti	0.
	syl	ma+ni+cot+ti
	pron	<2m@ni1koti>
	pos	n.
	def	large tubular noodles, usually stuffed with ricotta cheese and baked in a tomato sauce.
manicure	ety	C19: from French, from Latin manus hand+ c*_ura care
manicure	1.
	syl	man:i+cure
	pron	<1m@ni2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	care of the hands and fingernails, involving shaping the nails, removing cuticles, etc.
manicure	2.
	syl	man:i+cure
	pron	<1m@ni2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {manicurist. ~}
manicure	3.
	syl	man:i+cure
	pron	<1m@ni2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	to care for (the hands and fingernails) in this way.
manicure	4.
	syl	man:i+cure
	pron	<1m@ni2kju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to trim neatly.
manicurist	0.
	syl	man:i+cur+ist
	pron	<1m@ni2kju*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives manicures, esp. as a profession.
manifest	ety	C14: from Latin manifestus plain, literally: struck with the hand, from man*_u with the hand+ -festus struck
manifest	1.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily noticed or perceived; obvious; plain.
manifest	2.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	of or relating to apparently conscious impulses that may conceal unconscious ones. Compare {{latent} (sense 4).}
manifest	3.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show plainly; reveal or display.
	exam	1	to manifest great emotion.
manifest	4.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove beyond doubt.
manifest	5.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a disembodied spirit
	def	to appear in visible form.
manifest	6.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to list in a ship's manifest.
manifest	7.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	n.
	def	a customs document containing particulars of a ship, its cargo, and its destination.
manifest	8.a.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of cargo, passengers, etc., on an aeroplane.
manifest	8.b.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of railway trucks or their cargo.
manifest	8.c.
	syl	man:i+fest
	pron	<1m@ni2fest>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast freight train carrying perishables, etc.
manifestable	sub
	head	manifest
	syl	man:i+2fest+a:ble
	pos	adj.
manifestly	sub
	head	manifest
	syl	man:i+2fest+ly
	pos	adv.
manifestness	sub
	head	manifest
	syl	man:i+2fest+ness
	pos	n.
manifestation	1.
	syl	man:i+fes+ta+tion
	pron	<2m@nife1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of demonstrating; display.
	exam	1	a manifestation of solidarity.
manifestation	2.
	syl	man:i+fes+ta+tion
	pron	<2m@nife1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being manifested.
manifestation	3.
	syl	man:i+fes+ta+tion
	pron	<2m@nife1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication or sign.
manifestation	4.
	syl	man:i+fes+ta+tion
	pron	<2m@nife1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a public demonstration of feeling.
manifestation	5.
	syl	man:i+fes+ta+tion
	pron	<2m@nife1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the materialization of a disembodied spirit.
manifestational	sub
	head	manifestation
	syl	man:i+fes+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Manifest Destiny	0.
	syl	Man:i+fest Des+ti+ny
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 19th-century U.S.
	def	the belief that the U.S. was a chosen land that had been allotted the entire North American continent by God.
manifesto	ety	C17: from Italian, from manifestare to #7manifest 
manifestoes	infl
	head	manifesto
	or	manifestos
	syl	man:i+fes+toes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manifestos	infl
	head	manifesto
	or	manifestoes
	syl	man:i+fes+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manifesto	0.
	syl	man:i+fes+to
	pron	<2m@ni1fest*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a public declaration of intent, policy, aims, etc., as issued by a political party, government, or movement.
manifold	ety	Old English manigfeald. See #7many, -#7fold 
manifold	1.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Formal.
	def	of several different kinds; multiple.
	exam	1	manifold reasons.
manifold	2.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Formal.
	def	having many different forms, features, or elements.
	exam	1	manifold breeds of dog.
manifold	3.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	something having many varied parts, forms, or features.
manifold	4.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a copy of a page, book, etc.
manifold	5.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a chamber or pipe with a number of inlets or outlets used to collect or distribute a fluid. In an internal-combustion engine the {inlet manifold} carries the vaporized fuel from the carburettor to the inlet ports and the {exhaust manifold} carries the exhaust gases away.
manifold	6.a.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a collection of objects or a set.
manifold	6.b.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a topological space having specific properties.
manifold	7.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to duplicate (a page, book, etc.).
manifold	8.
	syl	man:i+fold
	pron	<1m@ni2f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to make manifold; multiply.
manifolder	sub
	head	manifold
	syl	man:i+2fold+er
	pos	n.
manifoldly	sub
	head	manifold
	syl	man:i+2fold+ly
	pos	adv.
manifoldness	sub
	head	manifold
	syl	man:i+2fold+ness
	pos	n.
manikin	ety	C17: from Dutch manneken, diminutive of {#7man}
manakin	infl
	head	manikin
	or	mannikin
	syl	man:a+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
mannikin	infl
	head	manikin
	or	manakin
	syl	man+ni+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
manikin	1.
	syl	man:i+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a little man; dwarf or child.
manikin	2.a.
	syl	man:i+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	an anatomical model of the body or a part of the body, esp. for use in medical or art instruction.
manikin	2.b.
	syl	man:i+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {phantom}. an anatomical model of a fully developed fetus, for use in teaching midwifery or obstetrics.
manikin	3.
	syl	man:i+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {mannequin}.
Manila	1.
	syl	Ma+nil:a
	pron	<m*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of the Philippines, on S Luzon on Manila Bay: capital of the republic until 1948; seat of the Far Eastern University and the University of Santo Tomas (1611). Pop.: 1438252 (1975 est.).
Manila	2.
	syl	Ma+nil:a
	pron	<m*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cigar made in this city.
Manila Bay	0.
	syl	Ma+nil:a Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an almost landlocked inlet of the South China Sea in the Philippines, in W Luzon: mostly forms Manila harbour. Area: 1994 sq. km (770 sq. miles).
Manilla hemp	alt
	head	Manila hemp
	or	Manila hemp
	syl	Ma+nil+la hemp
	pos	n.
Manila hemp	0.
	or	Manilla hemp
	syl	Ma+nil:a hemp
	pos	n.
	def	a fibre obtained from the plant abaca, used for rope, paper, etc.
Manilla paper	alt
	head	Manila paper
	or	Manila paper
	syl	Ma+nil+la pa+per
	pos	n.
Manila paper	0.
	or	Manilla paper
	syl	Ma+nil:a pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a strong usually brown paper made from Manila hemp or similar fibres.
Manilla rope	alt
	head	Manila rope
	or	Manila rope
	syl	Ma+nil+la rope
	pos	n.
Manila rope	0.
	or	Manilla rope
	syl	Ma+nil:a rope
	pos	n.
	def	rope of Manila hemp.
manilla	ety	from Spanish: bracelet, diminutive of mano hand, from Latin manus 
manilla	0.
	syl	ma+nil+la
	pron	<m*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of currency in W Africa in the pattern of a small bracelet.
manille	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish malilla, diminutive of mala bad
manille	0.
	syl	ma+nille
	pron	<m@1nil>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ombre and quadrille
	def	the second best trump.
Maninke	infl
	or	Maninkes
	syl	Ma+nin+ke
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Maninkes	infl
	head	Maninke
	or	Maninke
	syl	Ma+nin+kes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Maninke	0.
	syl	Ma+nin+ke
	pron	<m*1niGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Malinke}.
man in the moon	1.
	syl	man in the moon
	pos	n.
	def	the moon when considered to resemble the face of a man.
man in the moon	2.
	syl	man in the moon
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore and nursery rhyme
	def	a character dwelling in the moon.
man in the street	0.
	syl	man in the street
	pos	n.
	def	the typical or ordinary person, esp. as a hypothetical unit in statistics, etc.
manioc	ety	C16: from Tupi mandioca; earlier form manihot from French, from Guarani mandio 
manioca	alt
	head	manioc
	or	manioc
	syl	man:i:o+ca
	pron	<2m@ni1*uk*>
	pos	n.
manioc	0.
	or	manioca
	syl	man:i+oc
	pron	<1m@ni2ok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{cassava} (sense 1).}
maniple	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin manipulus (the Eucharistic vestment), from Latin, literally: a handful, from manus hand
maniple	1.
	syl	man:i+ple
	pron	<1m@nipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a unit of 120 to 200 foot soldiers.
maniple	2.
	syl	man:i+ple
	pron	<1m@nipL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	an ornamental band formerly worn on the left arm by the celebrant at the Eucharist.
manipular	1.
	syl	ma+nip:u+lar
	pron	<m*1nipjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an ancient Roman maniple.
manipular	2.
	syl	ma+nip:u+lar
	pron	<m*1nipjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to manipulation.
manipulate	ety	C19: back formation from ma?!nipulation, from Latin manipulus handful
manipulate	1.
	syl	ma+nip:u+late
	pron	<m*1nipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle or use, esp. with some skill, in a process or action.
	exam	1	to manipulate a pair of scissors.
manipulate	2.
	syl	ma+nip:u+late
	pron	<m*1nipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to negotiate, control, or influence (something) cleverly or skilfully.
manipulate	3.
	syl	ma+nip:u+late
	pron	<m*1nipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to falsify (accounts, etc.) for one's own advantage.
manipulate	4.
	syl	ma+nip:u+late
	pron	<m*1nipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in physiotherapy
	def	to examine or treat manually, as in loosening a joint.
manipulability	sub
	head	manipulate
	syl	ma+nip:u+la:bil+i:ty
	pron	<m*2nipjul*1biliti>
	pos	n.
manipulatable	sub
	head	manipulate
	or	manipulable
	syl	ma+1nip:u+2lat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
manipulable	sub
	head	manipulate
	or	manipulatable
	syl	ma+1nip:u+la:ble
	pos	adj.
manipulation	sub
	head	manipulate
	syl	ma+2nip:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
manipulative	sub
	head	manipulate
	syl	ma+1nip:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
manipulatively	sub
	head	manipulate
	syl	ma+1nip:u+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
manipulator	sub
	head	manipulate
	syl	ma+1nip:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
manipulatory	sub
	head	manipulate
	syl	ma+1nip:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
Manipur	0.
	syl	Ma+ni+pur
	pron	<2m^ni1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a union territory of NE India: largely densely forested mountains. Capital: Imphal. Pop.: 1072753 (1971). Area: 20793 sq. km (8109 sq. miles).
Manisa	0.
	syl	Ma+ni+sa
	pron	<1ma:ni2sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Turkey: the Byzantine seat of government (1204-1313). Pop.: 70022 (1970).
Manitoba	1.
	syl	Man:i+to+ba
	pron	<2m@ni1t*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Canada: consists of prairie in the southwest, with extensive forests in the north and tundra near Hudson Bay in the northeast. Capital: Winnipeg. Pop.: 1021506 (1976). Area: 650090 sq. km (251000 sq. miles).
Lake	2.
	head	Manitoba
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in W Canada, in S Manitoba: fed by the outflow from Lake Winnipegosis; drains into Lake Winnipeg. Area: 4706 sq. km (1817 sq. miles).
manitou	ety	C17: from Algonquian; related to Ojibwa manito spirit
manitu	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manito
	syl	man:i+tu
	pron	<1m@ni2tu:>
	pos	n.
manito	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manitu
	syl	man:i+to
	pron	<1m@ni2t*u>
	pos	n.
manitous	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manitou
	syl	man:i+tous
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manitus	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manitu
	syl	man:i+tus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manitos	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manito
	syl	man:i+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manitou	infl
	or	manitous
	syl	man:i+tou
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manitu	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manitus
	syl	man:i+tu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manito	infl
	head	manitou
	or	manitos
	syl	man:i+to.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manitou	0.
	syl	man:i+tou
	pron	<1m@ni2tu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	among the Algonquian Indians
	def	a deified spirit or force.
Manitoulin Island	0.
	syl	Man:i+tou+lin Is+land
	pron	<2m@ni1tu:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in N Lake Huron in Ontario: the largest freshwater island in the world. Length: 129 km (80 miles). Width: up to 48 km (30 miles).
Manizales	0.
	syl	Man:i+za+les
	pron	<2m@ni1za:les>, Spanish <2mani1salAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Colombia, in the Cordillera Central of the Andes at an altitude of 2100 m (7000 ft.): commercial centre of a rich coffee-growing area. Pop.: 199904 (1973).
man jack	0.
	syl	man jack
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a single individual (in the phrases {every man jack, no man jack) }.
mankind	1.
	syl	man+kind
	pron	<2m@n1kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	human beings collectively; humanity.
mankind	2.
	syl	man+kind
	pron	<2m@n1kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	men collectively, as opposed to womankind.
manky	ety	of unknown origin
mankier	infl
	head	manky
	syl	mank:i+er
	pos	adj.
mankiest	infl
	head	manky
	syl	mank:i+est.
	pos	adj.
manky	0.
	syl	mank:y
	pron	<1m@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Central Scot. dialect.
	def	dirty or decayed, as a building.
Michael Norman	infl
	head	Manley
	syl	Mi:chael Nor:man.
	pos	n.
Manley	0.
	syl	Man:ley
	pron	<1m@nli>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Jamaican statesman; prime minister of Jamaica since 1972.
manlike	0.
	syl	man+like
	pron	<1m@n2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or befitting a man.
manlier	infl
	head	manly
	syl	man+li+er
	pos	adj.
manliest	infl
	head	manly
	syl	man+li+est.
	pos	adj.
manly	1.
	syl	man+ly
	pron	<1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing qualities, such as vigour or courage, generally regarded as appropriate to or typical of a man; masculine.
manly	2.
	syl	man+ly
	pron	<1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or befitting a man.
	exam	1	a manly sport.
manly	3.
	syl	man+ly
	pron	<1m@nli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in a manly manner.
manliness	sub
	head	manly
	syl	man+li+ness
	pos	n.
man-made	0.
	syl	man-made
	pos	adj.
	def	made or produced by man; artificial.
Mann	0.
	syl	Mann
	qual	German
	def	man)
Heinrich	1.
	head	Mann
	syl	Hein:rich
	pron	<1hInri*,c>
	qual	German
	def	1871-1950, German novelist: works include (1905) and (1918).
Mann	2.
	syl	Mann
	qual	German
	def	his brother {Thom@.as} (#!to$:mas). 1875-1955, German novelist, in the U.S. after 1937. His works deal mainly with the problem of the artist in bourgeois society and include the short story (1913) and the novels (1900), (1924), and (1947): Nobel prize for literature 1929.
manna	ety	Old English via Late Latin from Greek, from Hebrew m*_an 
manna	1.
	syl	man+na
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the miraculous food which sustained the Israelites in the wilderness (Exodus 16:14-36).
manna	2.
	syl	man+na
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiritual or divine nourishment.
manna	3.
	syl	man+na
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet substance obtained from various plants, esp. from an ash tree, ({manna} or {flowering ash}) of S Europe, used as a mild laxative.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Mannar
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Mannar	0.
	syl	Man+nar
	pron	<m*1na:>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the Indian Ocean between SE India and the island of Sri Lanka: pearl fishing.
manned	1.
	syl	manned
	pron	<m@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	supplied or equipped with men, esp. soldiers.
manned	2.
	syl	manned
	pron	<m@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of spacecraft, etc.
	def	having a human crew.
mannequin	ety	C18: via French from Dutch manneken #7manikin 
mannequin	1.
	syl	man+ne+quin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who wears the clothes displayed at a fashion show; model.
mannequin	2.
	syl	man+ne+quin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a life-size dummy of the human body used to fit or display clothes.
mannequin	3.
	syl	man+ne+quin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	def	another name for {lay figure}.
manner	ety	C12: via Norman French from Old French maniere, from Vulgar Latin manu*_aria (unattested) a way of handling something, noun use of Latin manu*_arius belonging to the hand, from manus hand
manner	1.
	syl	man+ner
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of doing or being.
manner	2.
	syl	man+ner
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's bearing and behaviour.
	exam	1	she had a cool manner.
manner	3.
	syl	man+ner
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the style or customary way of doing or accomplishing something.
	exam	1	sculpture in the Greek manner.
manner	4.
	syl	man+ner
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	type or kind.
	exam	1	what manner of man is this??
manner	5.
	syl	man+ner
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	mannered style, as in art; mannerism.
by all manner of means	6.
	head	manner
	syl	by all manner of means.
	def	certainly; of course.
by no manner of means	7.
	head	manner
	syl	by no manner of means.
	def	under no circumstances.
in a manner of speaking	8.
	head	manner
	syl	in a manner of speaking.
	def	in a way; so to speak.
to the manner born	9.
	head	manner
	syl	to the manner born.
	def	naturally fitted to a specified role or activity.
mannered	1.
	syl	man+nered
	pron	<1m@n*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having idiosyncrasies or mannerisms; affected.
	exam	1	mannered gestures.
mannered	2.
	syl	man+nered
	pron	<1m@n*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or having mannerisms of style, as in art or literature.
mannered	3.
	syl	man+nered
	pron	<1m@n*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having manners as specified.
	exam	1	ill-mannered.
Mannerheim	0.
	syl	Man:ner:heim
	pron	<1m@n*2hIm>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Carl Gus@.taf E@.mil}. 1867-1951, Finnish soldier and statesman; president of Finland (1944-46).
mannerism	1.
	syl	man+ner+ism
	pron	<1m@n*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive and individual gesture or trait; idiosyncrasy.
mannerism	2.
	syl	man+ner+ism
	pron	<1m@n*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a principally Italian movement in art and architecture between the High Renaissance and Baroque periods (1520-1600) that sought to represent an ideal of beauty rather than natural images of it, using characteristic distortion and exaggeration of human proportions, perspective, etc.
mannerism	3.
	syl	man+ner+ism
	pron	<1m@n*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to a distinctive or affected manner, esp. in art or literature.
mannerist	sub
	head	mannerism
	syl	man+ner+ist
	pos	n.
manneristic	sub
	head	mannerism
	or	manneristical
	syl	man+ner+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
manneristical	sub
	head	mannerism
	or	manneristic
	syl	man+ner+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
manneristically	sub
	head	mannerism
	syl	man+ner+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mannerless	0.
	syl	man+ner+less
	pron	<1m@n*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having bad manners; boorish.
mannerlessness	sub
	head	mannerless
	syl	man+ner+less+ness
	pos	n.
mannerly	1.
	syl	man+ner+ly
	pron	<1m@n*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-mannered; polite; courteous.
mannerly	2.
	syl	man+ner+ly
	pron	<1m@n*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	with good manners; politely; courteously.
mannerliness	sub
	head	mannerly
	syl	man+ner+li+ness
	pos	n.
manners	1.
	syl	man+ners
	pron	<1m@n*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	social conduct.
	exam	1	he has the manners of a pig.
manners	2.
	syl	man+ners
	pron	<1m@n*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a socially acceptable way of behaving.
Mannheim	1.
	syl	Mann+heim
	pron	<1m@nhIm>, German <1manhIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar: one of Europe's largest inland harbours; a cultural and musical centre. Pop.: 325386 (1974 est.).
Mannheim	2.
	syl	Mann+heim
	pron	<1m@nhIm>, German <1manhIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Mannheim School.
Mannheim School	0.
	syl	Mann+heim School
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of musicians and composers connected with the court orchestra at Mannheim during the mid-18th century, who evolved the controlled orchestral crescendo as well as a largely homophonic musical style.
mannikin	0.
	syl	man+ni+kin
	pron	<1m@nikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {manikin}.
Manning	0.
	syl	Man:ning:
	pron	<1m@niG)@T>, <n.@T> <Hen@.ry@T> <Ed@.ward.@T> <1808-92,@T> <English> <churchman> <Originally> <an> <Anglican>, <he> <was> <converted> <to> <Roman> <Catholicism> <1851>
	def	and made archbishop of Westminster (1865) and cardinal (1875).
mannish	1.
	syl	man+nish
	pron	<1m@niS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	having or displaying qualities regarded as typical of a man.
mannish	2.
	syl	man+nish
	pron	<1m@niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a man.
mannishly	sub
	head	mannish
	syl	man+nish+ly
	pos	adv.
mannishness	sub
	head	mannish
	syl	man+nish+ness
	pos	n.
mannitol	ety	from #7mannose+ -#7ite+ -#7ol 
mannite	alt
	head	mannitol
	or	mannitol
	syl	man+nite
	pron	<1m@nIt>
	pos	n.
mannitol	0.
	or	mannite
	syl	man+ni+tol
	pron	<1m@ni2tol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-soluble sweet-tasting alcohol, found in plants and used in dietetic sweets and as a dietary supplement. Formula: C\6H\8(OH)\6.
mannitic	sub
	head	mannitol
	syl	man+nit+ic
	pron	<m*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
mannose	ety	C20: from #7manna+ -#7{ose %2}
mannose	0.
	syl	man+nose
	pron	<1m@n*us>, <-n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a hexose sugar occurring in mannitol and many polysaccharides. Formula: C\6H\1\2O\6.
manoeuvre	ety	C15: from French, from Medieval Latin manuopera manual work, from Latin man*_u oper*_are to work with the hand
maneuver	alt
	head	manoeuvre
	or	manoeuvre
	syl	ma+neu+ver
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
manoeuvre	1.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a contrived, complicated, and possibly deceptive plan or action.
	exam	1	political manoeuvres.
manoeuvre	2.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement or action requiring dexterity and skill.
manoeuvre	3.a.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tactic or movement of one or a number of military or naval units.
manoeuvre	3.b.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	tactical exercises, usually on a large scale.
manoeuvre	4.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a planned movement of an aircraft in flight.
manoeuvre	5.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contrive or accomplish with skill or cunning.
manoeuvre	6.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manipulate situations, etc., in order to gain some end.
	exam	1	to manoeuvre for the leadership.
manoeuvre	7.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a manoeuvre or manoeuvres.
manoeuvre	8.
	or	maneuver
	syl	ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<m*1nu:v*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or deploy or be moved or deployed, as military units, etc.
manoeuvrable	sub
	head	manoeuvre
	or	maneuverable
	syl	ma+1noeu+vra:ble
	pos	adj.
maneuverable	sub
	head	manoeuvre
	or	manoeuvrable
	syl	ma+1neu+ver+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
manoeuvrability	sub
	head	manoeuvre
	or	maneuverability
	syl	ma+2noeu+vra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
maneuverability	sub
	head	manoeuvre
	or	manoeuvrability
	syl	ma+2neu+ver+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
manoeuvrer	sub
	head	manoeuvre
	or	maneuverer
	syl	ma+1noeu+vrer
	pos	n.
maneuverer	sub
	head	manoeuvre
	or	manoeuvrer
	syl	ma+1neu+ver+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
man of God	1.
	syl	man of God
	pos	n.
	def	a saint or prophet.
man of God	2.
	syl	man of God
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman.
man of straw	1.
	syl	man of straw
	pos	n.
	def	a person of little substance.
man of straw	2.
	syl	man of straw
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {straw man}. a person used as a cover for some dubious plan or enterprise; front.
man o' war	alt
	head	man-of-war
	or	man-of-war
	syl	man o' war
	pos	n.
men-of-war	infl
	head	man-of-war
	syl	men-of-war
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
men o' war	infl
	head	man-of-war
	syl	men o' war.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
man-of-war	1.
	or	man o' war
	syl	man-of-war
	pos	n.
	def	a warship.
man-of-war	2.
	or	man o' war
	syl	man-of-war
	pos	n.
	def	See {Portuguese man-of-war}.
man-o'-war bird	alt
	head	man-of-war bird
	or	man-of-war bird
	syl	man-o'-war bird
	pos	n.
man-of-war bird	0.
	or	man-o'-war bird
	syl	man-of-war bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {frigate bird}.
Manolete	0.
	syl	Ma:no:le:te
	pron	Spanish <2mano1lAtA>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1917-47, Spanish bullfighter.
manometer	ety	C18: from French manom*`etre, from Greek manos sparse+ metron measure
manometer	0.
	syl	ma+nom+e:ter
	pron	<m*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for comparing pressures; typically a glass U-tube containing mercury, in which pressure is indicated by the difference in levels in the two arms of the tube.
manometric	sub
	head	manometer
	or	manometrical
	syl	man:o+met+ric
	pron	<2m@n*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
manometrical	sub
	head	manometer
	or	manometric
	syl	man:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
manometrically	sub
	head	manometer
	syl	man:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
manometry	sub
	head	manometer
	syl	ma+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
manor	ety	C13: from Old French manoir dwelling, from maneir to dwell, from Latin man*_ere to remain
manor	1.
	syl	man+or
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	the manor house of a lord and the lands attached to it.
manor	2.
	syl	man+or
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	before 1776 in some North American colonies
	def	a tract of land granted with rights of inheritance by royal charter.
manor	3.
	syl	man+or
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a manor house.
manor	4.
	syl	man+or
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a landed estate.
manor	5.
	syl	man+or
	pron	<1m@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a police district.
manorial	sub
	head	manor
	syl	ma+no+ri:al
	pron	<m*1nc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
manor houseat	alt
	head	manor house
	or	manor house
	syl	man+or houseat
	pos	n.
manor house	0.
	or	manor houseat
	syl	man+or house
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	the house of the lord of a manor.
manpower	1.
	syl	man+pow:er
	pron	<1m@n2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	power supplied by men.
manpower	2.
	syl	man+pow:er
	pron	<1m@n2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of power based on the rate at which a man can work; approximately 75 watts.
manpower	3.
	syl	man+pow:er
	pron	<1m@n2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	available or suitable power.
	exam	1	the manpower of a battalion.
manqu'e	ety	C19: literally: having missed
manqu'e	0.
	syl	man+qu*'e
	pron	French. <m?~a1kA>, English <1moGkA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	unfulfilled; potential; would-be.
	exam	1	the manager is an actor manqu*'e.
Manresa	0.
	syl	Man+re+sa
	pron	Spanish <man1rAsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain: contains a cave used as the spiritual retreat of St. Ignatius Loyola. Pop.: 57846 (1970).
manrope	0.
	syl	man+rope
	pron	<1m@n2r*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rope railing.
mansard	ety	C18: from French mansarde, after Fran*,cois M#7ansart 
mansard	1.
	syl	man+sard
	pron	<1m@nsa:d>, <-s*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mansard roof}. a roof having two slopes on both sides and both ends, the lower slopes being steeper than the upper. Compare {gambrel roof}.
mansard	2.
	syl	man+sard
	pron	<1m@nsa:d>, <-s*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an attic having such a roof.
Francois	1.
	head	Mansart
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	def	1598-1666, French architect, who established the classical style in French architecture.
Mansart	2.
	syl	Man:sart
	pron	French <m?~a1sa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	his great-nephew, {Jules Har@.douin} (#fyl ar#!dw*~$e). 1646-1708, French architect, who completed the Palace of Versailles.
manse	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin mansus dwelling, from the past participle of Latin man*_ere to stay
manse	1.
	syl	manse
	pron	<m@ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain religious denominations
	def	the house provided for a minister.
manse	2.
	syl	manse
	pron	<m@ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a large house.
menservants	infl
	head	manservant
	syl	men+ser:vants.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manservant	0.
	syl	man+ser:vant
	pron	<1m@n2sR:v*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a male servant, esp. a valet.
Mansfield	H1.0.
	syl	Mans+field
	pron	<1m@ns2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in W Nottinghamshire: coal-mining and hosiery industries. Pop.: 57598 (1971).
Katherine	infl
	head	Mansfield
	syl	Ka:the:rine
	pos	n.
Mansfield	H2.0.
	syl	Mans:field
	pron	<1m@ns2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1888-1923, English writer, born in New Zealand, noted for her short stories, such as those in (1920) and (1922).
Sicco Leendert	infl
	head	Mansholt
	syl	Sic:co Leen:dert
	pron	<1siko> <1lA:nd*rt>
	pos	n.
Mansholt	0.
	syl	Mans:holt
	pron	Dutch <1manshclt>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, Dutch economist and politician; vice president (1958-72) and president (1972-73) of the Common Market Commission. He was the author of the Mansholt Plan for the agricultural organization of the Common Market.
mansion	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin mansio a remaining, from mansus; see #7manse 
mansion	1.
	syl	man+sion
	pron	<1m@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mansion house}. a large and imposing house.
mansion	2.
	syl	man+sion
	pron	<1m@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {manor house}.
mansion	3.
	syl	man+sion
	pron	<1m@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any residence.
mansion	4.
	syl	man+sion
	pron	<1m@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a block of flats.
mansion	5.
	syl	man+sion
	pron	<1m@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	any of 28 divisions of the zodiac each occupied on successive days by the moon.
the	infl
	head	Mansion House
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Mansion House	0.
	syl	Man+sion House
	pos	n.
	def	the residence of the Lord Mayor of London.
man-sized	1.
	syl	man-sized
	pos	adj.
	def	of a size appropriate for or convenient for a man.
man-sized	2.
	syl	man-sized
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	big; large.
manslaughter	1.
	syl	man+slaugh:ter
	pron	<1m@n2slc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the unlawful killing of one human being by another without malice aforethought. Compare {murder}. See also {homicide, malice aforethought}.
manslaughter	2.
	syl	man+slaugh:ter
	pron	<1m@n2slc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	the killing of a human being.
mansuetude	ety	C14: from Latin mansu*_et*_ud*_o, from mansu*_etus, past participle of mansu*_escere to make tame by handling, from manus hand+ suesc*_ere to train
mansuetude	0.
	syl	man+sue+tude
	pron	<1m@nswi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	gentleness or mildness.
Mansura	0.
	syl	Man+s*^u+ra
	pron	<m@n1su*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Mans*^ura}.
manta	ety	Spanish: cloak, from Vulgar Latin; see #7mantle. The manta ray is so called because it is caught in a trap resembling a blanket
manta	1.
	syl	man+ta
	pron	<1m@nt*>, Spanish <1manta>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {manta ray, devilfish, devil ray}. any large ray (fish) of the family having very wide winglike pectoral fins and feeding on plankton.
manta	2.
	syl	man+ta
	pron	<1m@nt*>, Spanish <1manta>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough cotton cloth made in Spain and Spanish America.
manta	3.
	syl	man+ta
	pron	<1m@nt*>, Spanish <1manta>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of this used as a blanket or shawl.
manta	4.
	syl	man+ta
	pron	<1m@nt*>, Spanish <1manta>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{mantelet} (sense 2).}
manteau	ety	C17: via French from Latin mantellum #7mantle 
manteaus	infl
	head	manteau
	or	manteaux
	syl	man+teaus
	pron	<-t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manteaux	infl
	head	manteau
	or	manteaus
	syl	man+teaux
	pron	French <-1to>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manteau	0.
	syl	man+teau
	pron	<1m@nt*u>, French <m?~a1to>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloak or mantle.
Andrea	infl
	head	Mantegna
	syl	An:dre:a
	pron	<an1dre:a>
	pos	n.
Mantegna	0.
	syl	Man:te:gna
	pron	Italian <man1tA$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	1431-1506, Italian painter and engraver, noted esp. for his frescoes, such as those in the Ducal Palace, Mantua.
mantel	ety	C15: from French, variant of #7mantle 
mantle	alt
	head	mantel
	or	mantel
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
mantel	1.
	or	mantle
	syl	man+tel
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or stone frame around the opening of a fireplace, together with its decorative facing.
mantel	2.
	or	mantle
	syl	man+tel
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mantel shelf}. a shelf above this frame.
mantelet	ety	C14: from Old French, diminutive of mantel #7mantle 
mantlet	alt
	head	mantelet
	or	mantelet
	syl	man+tlet
	pos	n.
mantelet	1.
	or	mantlet
	syl	man+tel+et
	pron	<1m@nt%*!let>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's short mantle, often lace-trimmed, worn in the mid-19th century.
mantelet	2.
	or	mantlet
	syl	man+tel+et
	pron	<1m@nt%*!let>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable bulletproof screen or shelter.
mantelletta	ety	Italian, from Old French mantelet or Medieval Latin mantelletum, diminutive of Latin mantellum #7mantle 
mantelletta	0.
	syl	man+tel+let+ta
	pron	<2m@nti1let*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a sleeveless knee-length vestment, worn by cardinals, bishops, etc.
mantelpiece	1.
	syl	man:tel+piece
	pron	<1m@ntL2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mantel shelf, chimneypiece}. a shelf above a fireplace often forming part of the mantel.
mantelpiece	2.
	syl	man:tel+piece
	pron	<1m@ntL2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{mantel} (sense 1).}
mantletree	alt
	head	manteltree
	or	manteltree
	syl	man:tle+tree
	pron	<1m@ntL2trE>
	pos	n.
manteltree	0.
	or	mantletree
	syl	man:tel+tree
	pron	<1m@ntL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a beam made of stone or wood that forms the lintel over a fireplace.
mantic	ety	C19: from Greek mantikos prophetic, from mantis seer
mantic	1.
	syl	man+tic
	pron	<1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to divination and prophecy.
mantic	2.
	syl	man+tic
	pron	<1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having divining or prophetic powers.
mantically	sub
	head	mantic
	syl	man+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-mantic	0.
	syl	-man:tic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	forming adjectives correspond?!ing to nouns ending in {-mancy} .
	exam	1	necromantic.
mantilla	ety	C18: Spanish, diminutive of manta cloak
mantilla	1.
	syl	man+til+la
	pron	<m@n1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's lace or silk scarf covering the shoulders and head, often worn over a comb in the hair, esp. in Spain.
mantilla	2.
	syl	man+til+la
	pron	<m@n1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar covering for the shoulders only.
Mantineia	alt
	head	Mantinea
	or	Mantinea
	syl	Man+ti+nei:a
	pron	<2m@nti1nA*>
	pos	n.
Mantinea	0.
	or	Mantineia
	syl	Man+ti+ne:a
	pron	<2m@nti1nA*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a city in E Arcadia; site of several battles.
mantis	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek: prophet, alluding to its praying posture
mantises	infl
	head	mantis
	or	mantes
	syl	man+tis:es
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mantes	infl
	head	mantis
	or	mantises
	syl	man+tes
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mantis	0.
	syl	man+tis
	pron	<1m@ntis>
	pos	n.
	def	any carnivorous typically green insect of the family of warm and tropical regions, having a long body and large eyes and resting with the first pair of legs raised as if in prayer: order Also called: {praying mantis}. See also {cockroach}.
mantissa	ety	C17: from Latin: something added, of Etruscan origin
mantissa	0.
	syl	man+tis+sa
	pron	<m@n1tis*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fractional part of a common logarithm representing the digits of the associated number but not its magnitude.
	exam	1	the mantissa of 2.4771 is .4771.
crab	alt
	head	mantis shrimp
	or	mantis shrimp
	syl	crab
	pos	n.
mantis shrimp	0.
	or	crab
	syl	man+tis shrimp
	pos	n.
	def	any of various borrowing marine shrimplike crustaceans of the order that have a pair of large grasping appendages: subclass See also {squilla}.
mantle	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin mantellum, diminutive of mantum cloak
mantle	1.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a loose wrap or cloak.
mantle	2.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that covers completely or envelops.
	exam	1	a mantle of snow.
mantle	3.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dome-shaped or cylindrical mesh impregnated with cerium or thorium nitrates, used to increase illumination in a gas or oil lamp.
mantle	4.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pallium}.
mantle	4.a.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective layer of epidermis in molluscs that secretes a substance forming the shell.
mantle	4.b.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar structure in brachiopods.
mantle	5.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the feathers of the folded wings and back, esp. when these are of a different colour from the remaining feathers.
mantle	6.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the part of the earth between the crust and the core, thought to consist of a solid ultrabasic material.
mantle	7.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {mantel}.
mantle	8.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for {{pallium} (sense 3).}
mantle	9.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	n.
	def	a clay mould formed around a wax model which is subsequently melted out.
mantle	10.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to envelop or supply with a mantle.
mantle	11.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread over or become spread over.
	exam	1	the trees were mantled with snow.
mantle	12.
	syl	man+tle
	pron	<1m@ntL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Falconry. of a hawk or falcon
	def	to spread the wings and tail over food.
mantle rock	0.
	syl	man+tle rock
	pos	n.
	def	the loose rock material, including glacial drift, soils, etc., that covers the bedrock and forms the land surface. Also called: {regolith}.
mantling	ety	C16: from #7mantle 
mantling	0.
	syl	man+tling
	pron	<1m@ntliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	the drapery or scrollwork around a shield.
man-to-man	0.
	syl	man-to-man
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by directness or candour.
	exam	1	a man-to-man discussion.
Mantoux test	ety	C19: named after C. Mantoux, French physician (1877-1956)
Mantoux test	0.
	syl	Man:toux test
	pron	<m@n1tu:>, French <m?~a1tu>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a test for determining the presence of a tubercular infection by injecting tuberculin into the skin.
Mantova	0.
	syl	Man+to+va
	pron	<1mantova>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Mantua}.
mantra	ety	C19: from Sanskrit, literally: speech, instrument of thought, from man to think
mantra	1.
	syl	man+tra
	pron	<1m@ntr*>, <1m^n->
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	any of those parts of the Vedic literature which consist of the metrical psalms of praise.
mantra	2.
	syl	man+tra
	pron	<1m@ntr*>, <1m^n->
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism, Buddhism.
	def	any sacred word or syllable used as an object of concentration and embodying some aspect of spiritual power.
mantrap	0.
	syl	man+trap
	pron	<1m@n2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a snare for catching men, esp. trespassers.
mantua	ety	C17: changed from #7manteau, through the influence of M#7antua  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
mantua	0.
	syl	man+tu:a
	pron	<1m@ntju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose gown of the 17th and 18th centuries, worn open in front to show the underskirt.
Mantua	0.
	syl	Man+tu:a
	pron	<1m@ntju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in E Lombardy, surrounded by lakes: birthplace of Virgil. Pop.: 65926 (1971). Italian name: {Mantova}.
manual	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin manu*_alis, from manus hand
manual	1.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a hand or hands.
manual	2.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	operated or done by hand.
	exam	1	manual controls.
manual	3.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	physical, as opposed to mental or mechanical.
	exam	1	manual labour.
manual	4.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	by human labour rather than automatic or computer-aided means.
manual	5.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a manual. {~}
manual	6.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a book, esp. of instructions or information.
	exam	1	a car manual.
manual	7.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	one of the keyboards played by hand on an organ.
manual	8.
	syl	man:u+al
	pron	<1m@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	the prescribed drill with small arms.
manually	sub
	head	manual
	syl	man:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
manubrium	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin: handle, from manus hand
manubria	infl
	head	manubrium
	or	manubriums
	syl	ma+nu+bri:a
	pron	<-bri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manubriums	infl
	head	manubrium
	or	manubria
	syl	ma+nu+bri:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manubrium	1.
	syl	ma+nu+bri:um
	pron	<m*1nju:bri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any handle-shaped part, esp. the upper part of the sternum.
manubrium	2.
	syl	ma+nu+bri:um
	pron	<m*1nju:bri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the tubular mouth that hangs down from the centre of a coelenterate medusa such as a jellyfish.
manubrial	sub
	head	manubrium
	syl	ma+1nu+bri:al
	pos	adj.
manufac	alt
	head	manuf
	or	manuf
	syl	manufac.
manuf	1.
	or	manufac
	syl	manuf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manufacture.
manuf	2.
	or	manufac
	syl	manuf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manufactured.
manuf	3.
	or	manufac
	syl	manuf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manufacturer.
manuf	4.
	or	manufac
	syl	manuf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manufacturing.
manufactory	ety	C17: from obsolete manufact ; see #7manufacture 
manufactories	infl
	head	manufactory
	syl	man:u+fac+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manufactory	0.
	syl	man:u+fac+to:ry
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {factory}.
manufacture	ety	C16: from obsolete manufact hand-made, from Late Latin man*_ufactus, from Latin manus hand+ facere to make
manufacture	1.
	syl	man:u+fac+ture
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to process or make (a product) from a raw material, esp. as a large-scale operation using machinery.
manufacture	2.
	syl	man:u+fac+ture
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invent or concoct.
	exam	1	to manufacture an excuse.
manufacture	3.
	syl	man:u+fac+ture
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of goods, esp. by industrial processes.
manufacture	4.
	syl	man:u+fac+ture
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a manufactured product.
manufacture	5.
	syl	man:u+fac+ture
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the creation or production of anything.
manufacturable	sub
	head	manufacture
	syl	man:u+1fac+tur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
manufactural	sub
	head	manufacture
	syl	man:u+1fac+tur+al
	pos	adj.
manufacturing	sub
	head	manufacture
	syl	man:u+1fac+tur+ing
	pos	n.
manufacturer	0.
	syl	man:u+fac+tur+er
	pron	<2m@nju1f@kC*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or business concern that manufactures goods or owns a factory.
manuka	0.
	syl	ma+nu+ka
	pron	<m*1nu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a New Zealand myrtaceous tree, with strong elastic wood and aromatic leaves.
Manukau	0.
	syl	Ma+nu+kau
	pron	<1ma:nu2kau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in New Zealand, on {Manukau Harbour} (an inlet of the Tasman Sea) near Auckland on NW North Island. Pop.: 127800 (1974 est.).
manumit	ety	C15: from Latin man*_umittere to release, from man*_u from one's hand+ *_emittere to send away
manumits	infl
	head	manumit
	syl	man:u+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
manumitting	infl
	head	manumit
	syl	man:u+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
manumitted	infl
	head	manumit
	syl	man:u+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
manumit	0.
	syl	man:u+mit
	pron	<2m@nju1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from slavery, servitude, etc.; emancipate.
manumission	sub
	head	manumit
	syl	man:u+mis+sion
	pron	<2m@nju1miS*n>
	pos	n.
manumitter	sub
	head	manumit
	syl	man:u+1mit+ter
	pos	n.
manure	ety	C14 (verb): from Anglo-French mainoverer; see #7manoeuvre 
manure	1.
	syl	ma+nure
	pron	<m*1nju*>
	pos	n.
	def	animal excreta, usually with straw, etc., used to fertilize land.
manure	2.
	syl	ma+nure
	pron	<m*1nju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	any material, esp. chemical fertilizer, used to fertilize land. {~}
manure	3.
	syl	ma+nure
	pron	<m*1nju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread manure upon (fields or soil).
manurer	sub
	head	manure
	syl	ma+1nur+er
	pos	n.
manus	ety	C19: Latin: hand
manus	infl
	syl	ma+nus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
manus	1.
	syl	ma+nus
	pron	<1mAn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the wrist and hand.
manus	2.
	syl	ma+nus
	pron	<1mAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
manus	3.
	syl	ma+nus
	pron	<1mAn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	the authority of a husband over his wife.
manus	4.
	syl	ma+nus
	pron	<1mAn*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	an oath or the person taking an oath.
manuscript	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin man*_uscriptus, from Latin manus hand+ scribere to write
manuscript	1.
	syl	man:u+script
	pron	<1m@nju2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or other document written by hand.
manuscript	2.
	syl	man:u+script
	pron	<1m@nju2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	the original handwritten or typed version of a book, article, etc., as submitted by an author for publication.
manuscript	3.
	syl	man:u+script
	pron	<1m@nju2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	handwriting, as opposed to printing.
manuscript	3.b.
	syl	man:u+script
	pron	<1m@nju2skript>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a manuscript document.
Manutius	0.
	syl	Ma:nu:ti:us
	pron	<m*1nju:Si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Aldus Manutius}.
Manx	ety	C16: earlier Maniske, from Scandinavian, from Mana Isle of Man+ -iske -#7ish 
Manx	1.
	syl	Manx
	pron	<m@Gks>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Isle of Man, its inhabitants, their former language, or their present-day dialect of English.
Manx	2.
	syl	Manx
	pron	<m@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	a former language of the Isle of Man, extinct since about 1955, belonging to the N Celtic branch of the Indo-European family and closely related to Scottish Gaelic.
Manx cat	0.
	syl	Manx cat
	pos	n.
	def	a short-haired tailless variety of cat, believed to originate on the Isle of Man.
Manxmen	infl
	head	Manxman
	syl	Manx+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Manxman	0.
	syl	Manx+man
	pron	<1m@Gksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Isle of Man.
Manx shearwater	0.
	syl	Manx shear+wa:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a European oceanic bird, with long slender wings and black-and-white plumage: family (shearwaters).
many	ety	Old English manig; related to Old Frisian manich, Middle Dutch menech, Old High German manag 
many	1.a.
	syl	man:y
	pron	<1meni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a large number of.
	exam	1	many coaches;
	exam	2	many times.
many	2.
	syl	man:y
	pron	<1meni>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	foll. by a, an, or another, and a sing. noun
	def	each of a considerable number of.
	exam	1	many a man.
many	3.a.
	syl	man:y
	pron	<1meni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a great number of.
	exam	1	as many apples as you like;
	exam	2	too many clouds to see.
many	3.b.
	syl	man:y
	pron	<1meni>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; pl.
	exam	1	I have as many as you.
the many	4.
	head	many
	syl	the many.
	def	the majority of mankind, esp. the common people.
	exam	1	the many are kept in ignorance while the few prosper.
many	xref
	syl	man:y
	pron	<1meni>
	pos	determiner.
	def	See also {more, most}.
manyplies	ety	C18: from the large number of plies or folds of its membrane
manyplies	0.
	syl	man:y+plies
	pron	<1meni2plIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {psalterium}.
many-sided	0.
	syl	man:y-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having many sides, aspects, etc..
	exam	1	a many-sided personality.
many-sidedness	sub
	head	many-sided
	syl	man:y-1sid:ed+ness
	pos	n.
many-valued logic	0.
	syl	man:y-val:ued log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the study of logical systems in which the truth values that a proposition may have are not restricted to two, representing only truth and falsity.
manzanilla	ety	C19: from Spanish: camomile (referring to its bouquet)
manzanilla	0.
	syl	man+za+nil+la
	pron	<2m@nz*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very dry pale sherry.
Alessandro	infl
	head	Manzoni
	syl	A:les:san:dro
	pron	<2alAs1sandro>
	pos	n.
Manzoni	0.
	syl	Man:zo:ni
	pron	Italian <man1dzo:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1785-1873, Italian romantic novelist and poet, famous for his historical novel (1825-27).
Maoism	1.
	syl	Mao+ism
	pron	<1mauiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Marxism-Leninism as interpreted by Mao Tse-tung: distinguished by its theory of guerrilla warfare and its emphasis on the revolutionary potential of the peasantry.
Maoism	2.
	syl	Mao+ism
	pron	<1mauiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to or reverence for Mao Tse-tung and his teachings.
Maoist	sub
	head	Maoism
	syl	Mao+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Maoris	infl
	head	Maori
	or	Maori
	syl	Mao+ris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Maori	infl
	or	Maoris
	syl	Mao+ri
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Maori	1.
	syl	Mao+ri
	pron	<1mauri>, <1ma:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people living in New Zealand since before the arrival of European settlers. They are descended from Polynesian voyagers who migrated in successive waves from the 16th century onwards.
Maori	2.
	syl	Mao+ri
	pron	<1mauri>, <1ma:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Maori	3.
	syl	Mao+ri
	pron	<1mauri>, <1ma:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language. &- {#!Mao+ri+@!land}
Mao Tse-tung	0.
	syl	Mao Tse-tung
	pron	<1mau> <tsA1tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1976, Chinese Marxist theoretician and statesman. The son of a peasant farmer, he helped to found the Chinese Communist Party (1921) and established a soviet republic in SE China (1931-34). He led the retreat of Communist forces to NW China known as the Long March (1935-36), emerging as leader of the party. In opposing the Japanese in World War II, he united with the Kuomintang regime, which he then defeated in the ensuing civil war. He founded the People's Republic of China (1949) of which he was chairman until 1959. As party chairman until his death, he instigated the Cultural Revolution in 1966.
map	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin mappa (mundi) map (of the world), from Latin mappa cloth
map	1.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagrammatic representation of the earth's surface or part of it, showing the geographical distributions, positions, etc., of natural or artificial features such as roads, towns, relief, rainfall, etc.
map	2.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagrammatic representation of the distribution of stars or of the surface of a celestial body: a lunar map.
map	3.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a maplike drawing of anything. 
map	4.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for { {function} (sense 4b.).}
map	5.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {face} (sense 1).
put on the map	6.
	head	map
	syl	put on the map.
	def	to make (a town, company, etc.) well-known.
maps	infl
	head	map
	syl	maps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mapping	infl
	head	map
	syl	map+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mapped	infl
	head	map
	syl	mapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
map	7.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a map of.
map	8.
	syl	map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to represent or transform (a function, figure, set, etc.).
mappable	sub
	head	map
	syl	map+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
Mapes	alt
	head	Map
	or	Map
	syl	Mapes
	pron	<m@ps>, <1mApEz>
	pos	n.
Walter	infl
	head	Map
	syl	Wal:ter.
	pos	n.
Map	0.
	or	Mapes
	syl	Map
	pron	<m@p>
	pos	n.
	def	??1140-??1209, Welsh ecclesiastic and satirical writer. His chief work is the miscellany
maple	ety	C14: from Old English mapel-, as in mapeltr*_eow maple tree
maple	1.
	syl	ma+ple
	pron	<1mApL>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree or shrub of the N temperate genus having winged seeds borne in pairs and lobed leaves: family
maple	2.
	syl	ma+ple
	pron	<1mApL>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard closed-grained wood of any of these trees, used for furniture and flooring.
maple	3.
	syl	ma+ple
	pron	<1mApL>
	pos	n.
	def	the flavour of the sap of the sugar maple. {~} See also {sugar maple, silver maple, Norway maple, sycamore}.
maple sugar	0.
	syl	ma+ple sug+ar
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	sugar made from the sap of the sugar maple.
maple syrup	0.
	syl	ma+ple syr+up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a very sweet syrup made from the sap of the sugar maple.
map out	0.
	syl	map out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan or design.
	exam	1	to map out a route.
mapping	0.
	syl	map+ping
	pron	<1m@piG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {function} {(sense 4b.)}.
map projection	0.
	syl	map pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a means of representing or a representation of the globe or celestial sphere or part of it on a flat map, using a grid of lines of latitude and longitude.
Maputo	0.
	syl	Ma+pu+to
	pron	<m*1pu:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Mozambique, in the south on Delagoa Bay: became capital in 1907; the nearest port to the Rand gold-mining and industrial region of South Africa. Pop.: 383775 (1970). Former name (until 1975): {Louren*,co Marques}.
maquette	ety	C20: from French, from Italian macchietta a little sketch, from macchia, from macchiare, from Latin macul*_are to stain, from macula spot, blemish
maquette	0.
	syl	ma+quette
	pron	<m@1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a sculptor's small preliminary model or sketch.
maquillage	ety	from maquiller to make up
maquillage	1.
	syl	ma:quill:age
	pron	French. <maki1jaZ>
	pos	n.
	def	make-up; cosmetics.
maquillage	2.
	syl	ma:quill:age
	pron	French. <maki1jaZ>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of make-up.
maquis	ety	C20: from French, from Italian macchia thicket, from Latin macula spot
maquis	infl
	syl	ma+quis
	pron	<-1kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maquis	1.
	syl	ma+quis
	pron	<ma:1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	shrubby mostly evergreen vegetation found in coastal regions of the Mediterranean: includes myrtles, heaths, arbutus, cork oak, and ilex.
maquis	2.a.
	syl	ma+quis
	pron	<ma:1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	the French underground movement that fought against the German occupying forces in World War II.
maquis	2.b.
	syl	ma+quis
	pron	<ma:1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this movement.
mar	ety	Old English merran; compare Old Saxon merrian to hinder, Old Norse merja to bruise &- #!mar+rer n.
mars	infl
	head	mar
	syl	mars
	pos	vb.
marring	infl
	head	mar
	syl	mar+ring
	pos	vb.
marred	infl
	head	mar
	syl	marred.
	pos	vb.
mar	1.
	syl	mar
	pron	<ma:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause harm to; spoil or impair.
mar	2.
	syl	mar
	pron	<ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a disfiguring mark; blemish.
mar	1.
	syl	mar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	maritime.
mar	2.
	syl	mar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	married.
Mar	0.
	syl	Mar.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	March.
mara	ety	from American Spanish mar*'a, perhaps of Araucanian origin
mara	0.
	syl	ma:ra
	pron	<m*1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a harelike South American rodent, inhabiting the pampas of Argentina: family (cavies).
marabou	ety	C19: from French, from Arabic mur*_abit #7marabout, so called because the stork is considered a holy bird in Islam
marabou	1.
	syl	mar:a+bou
	pron	<1m@r*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large black-and-white African carrion-eating stork, with a very short naked neck and a straight heavy bill. See also {adjutant bird}.
marabou	2.
	syl	mar:a+bou
	pron	<1m@r*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a down feather of this bird, used to trim garments.
marabou	3.a.
	syl	mar:a+bou
	pron	<1m@r*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine white raw silk.
marabou	3.b.
	syl	mar:a+bou
	pron	<1m@r*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric made of this.
marabout	ety	C17: via French and Portuguese marabuto, from Arabic mur*_abit 
marabout	1.
	syl	mar:a+bout
	pron	<1m@r*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim holy man or hermit of North Africa.
marabout	2.
	syl	mar:a+bout
	pron	<1m@r*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrine of the grave of a marabout.
marabunta	ety	C19: perhaps of W African origin
marabunta	1.
	syl	ma+ra+bun+ta
	pron	<1m@r*2b^nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	any of several social wasps.
marabunta	2.
	syl	ma+ra+bun+ta
	pron	<1m@r*2b^nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.; Slang.
	def	an ill-tempered woman.
maraca	ety	C20: Brazilian Portuguese, from Tupi
maraca	0.
	syl	ma+rac:a
	pron	<m*1r@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a percussion instrument, usually one of a pair, consisting of a gourd or plastic shell filled with dried seeds, etc. It is used chiefly in Latin American music.
Maracaibo	1.
	syl	Mar:a+cai+bo
	pron	<2m@r*1kIb*u>, Spanish <2mara1kI$Bo>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Venezuela, on the channel from Lake Maracaibo to the Gulf of Venezuela: the second largest city in the country; University of Zulia (1891); major oil centre. Pop.: 651574 (1971).
Lake	2.
	head	Maracaibo
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in NW Venezuela, linked with the Gulf of Venezuela by a dredged channel: centre of the Venezuelan and South American oil industry. Area: about 13000 sq. km (500 sq. miles).
Maracanda	0.
	syl	Mar:a+can+da
	pron	<2m@r*1k@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Samarkand}.
Maracay	0.
	syl	Ma+ra+cay
	pron	Spanish <2mara1kI>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Venezuela: developed greatly as the headquarters of Juan Vicente G*'omez during his dictatorship; textile industries. Pop.: 255134 (1971).
maraging steel	ety	C20 maraging, from #7mar (#7tensite) #7+aging 
maraging steel	0.
	syl	mar+ag+ing steel
	pron	<1ma:2rAJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong low-carbon steel containing nickel and small amounts of titanium, aluminium, and niobium, produced by transforming to a martensitic structure and heating at 500?%C.
Maraj'o	0.
	syl	Ma+ra+j*'o
	pron	Portuguese <2mara1Zc>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in N Brazil, at the mouth of the Amazon. Area: 38610 sq. km (15444 sq. miles).
Maranhao	0.
	syl	Ma+ra+nh?~ao
	pron	Portuguese <2mar*1$j*~*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: forested and humid in the northwest, with high plateaus in the east and south. Capital: S?~ao Lu*'is. Pop.: 2992686 (1970). Area: 328666 sq. km (128179 sq. miles).
Maran'on	0.
	syl	Ma+ra+?~n*'on
	pron	Spanish <2mara1$jon>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Peru, rising in the Andes and flowing northwest into the Ucayali River, forming the Amazon. Length: about 1450 km (900 miles).
marasca	ety	C19: from Italian, variant of amarasca from amaro, from Latin am*_arus bitter
marasca	0.
	syl	ma+ras+ca
	pron	<m*1r@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a European cherry tree, with red acid-tasting fruit from which maraschino is made.
maraschino	ety	C18: from Italian; see #7marasca 
maraschino	0.
	syl	mar:a+schi+no
	pron	<2m@r*1skEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a liqueur made from marasca cherries and flavoured with the kernels, having a taste like bitter almonds.
maraschino cherry	0.
	syl	mar:a+schi+no cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a cherry preserved in maraschino or an imitation of this liqueur, used as a garnish.
marasmus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek marasmos, from marainein to waste
marasmus	0.
	syl	ma+ras+mus
	pron	<m*1r@zm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	general emaciation and wasting, esp. of infants, thought to be associated with severe malnutrition or impaired utilization of nutrients.
marasmic	sub
	head	marasmus
	syl	ma+1ras+mic
	pos	adj.
Jean Paul	infl
	head	Marat
	syl	Jean Paul
	pron	<Z?~a> <1pcl>
	pos	n.
Marat	0.
	syl	Ma:rat
	pron	French <ma1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	1743-93, French revolutionary leader and journalist. He founded the radical newspaper and was elected to the National Convention (1792). He was instrumental in overthrowing the Girondists (1793); he was stabbed to death in his bath by Charlotte Corday.
Mahratta	alt
	head	Maratha
	or	Maratha
	syl	Mah+rat+ta
	pron	<m*1ra:t*>
	pos	n.
Maratha	0.
	or	Mahratta
	syl	Ma+ra+tha
	pron	<m*1ra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of India living chiefly in Maharashtra.
Mahratti	alt
	head	Marathi
	or	Marathi
	syl	Mah+rat+ti
	pron	<m*1ra:ti>
	pos	adj.
Marathi	1.
	or	Mahratti
	syl	Ma+ra+thi
	pron	<m*1ra:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Maharashtra state in India, its people, or their language.
Marathi	2.
	or	Mahratti
	syl	Ma+ra+thi
	pron	<m*1ra:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state language of Maharashtra, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
marathon	ety	referring to the feat of the messenger who ran 26 miles from Marathon to Athens to bring the news of victory in 490 #7b.c. 
marathon	1.
	syl	mar:a+thon
	pron	<1m@r*T*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a race on foot of 26 miles 385 yards (42.195 kilometres): an event in the modern Olympics.
marathon	2.a.
	syl	mar:a+thon
	pron	<1m@r*T*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any long or arduous task, etc.
marathon	2.b.
	syl	mar:a+thon
	pron	<1m@r*T*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a marathon effort.
Marathon	0.
	syl	Mar:a+thon
	pron	<1m@r*T*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain in Attica northeast of Athens: site of a victory of the Athenians and Plataeans over the Persians (490 #7b.c.) #7.
maraud	ety	C18: from French marauder to prowl, from maraud vagabond
maraud	1.
	syl	ma+raud
	pron	<m*1rc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search (a place) for plunder.
maraud	2.
	syl	ma+raud
	pron	<m*1rc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {foray}.
marauder	sub
	head	maraud
	syl	ma+1raud+er
	pos	n.
maravedi	ety	C15: from Spanish, from Arabic Mur*_abit*_in (plural of mur*_abit #7marabout) , the Moorish dynasty in C*'ordoba, 1087-1147
maravedis	infl
	head	maravedi
	syl	mar:a+ve:dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maravedi	0.
	syl	mar:a+ve:di
	pron	<2m@r*1vAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Spanish coins of copper or gold.
marble	ety	C12: via Old French from Latin marmor, from Greek marmaros related to Greek marmairein to gleam
marble	1.a.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard crystalline metamorphic rock resulting from the recrystallization of a limestone: takes a high polish and is used for building and sculpture.
marble	1.b.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a marble bust.
marble	2.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a block or work of art of marble.
marble	3.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round glass or stone ball used in playing marbles.
make one's marble good	4.
	head	marble
	syl	make one's marble good.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to succeed or do the right thing.
pass in one's marble	5.
	head	marble
	syl	pass in one's marble.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to die.
marble	6.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mottle with variegated streaks in imitation of marble.
marble	7.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	cold, hard, or unresponsive.
marble	8.
	syl	mar+ble
	pron	<1ma:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	white like some kinds of marble.
marbled	sub
	head	marble
	syl	mar+bled
	pos	adj.
marbler	sub
	head	marble
	syl	mar+bler
	pos	n.
marbly	sub
	head	marble
	syl	mar+bly
	pos	adj.
marble cake	0.
	syl	mar+ble cake
	pos	n.
	def	a cake with a marbled appearance obtained by incompletely mixing dark and light batters.
marbles	1.
	syl	mar+bles
	pron	<1ma:bLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a game in which marbles are rolled at one another, similar to bowls.
marbles	2.
	syl	mar+bles
	pron	<1ma:bLz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wits.
	exam	1	to lose one's marbles.
marbling	1.
	syl	mar+bling
	pron	<1ma:bliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mottled effect or pattern resembling marble.
marbling	2.
	syl	mar+bling
	pron	<1ma:bliG>
	pos	n.
	def	such an effect obtained by transferring floating colours from a bath of gum solution.
marbling	3.
	syl	mar+bling
	pron	<1ma:bliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the streaks of fat in lean meat.
Marburg	1.
	syl	Mar+burg
	pron	<1ma:2bR:g>, German <1ma:rburk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Germany, in Hesse; famous for the religious debate between Luther and Zwingli in 1529; Europe's first Protestant university (1527). Pop.: 47500 (1971).
Marburg	2.
	syl	Mar+burg
	pron	<1ma:2bR:g>, German <1ma:rburk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Maribor}.
marc	ety	C17: from French, from Old French marchier to trample (grapes), #7march %1
marc	1.
	syl	marc
	pron	<ma:k>, French <mar>
	pos	n.
	def	the remains of grapes or other fruit that have been pressed for wine-making.
marc	2.
	syl	marc
	pron	<ma:k>, French <mar>
	pos	n.
	def	a brandy distilled from these.
Marc	0.
	syl	Marc
	qual	German
	def	mark) {Franz} (frants). 1880-1916, German expressionist painter; cofounder with Kandinsky of the group (1911). He is noted for his symbolic compositions of animals.
marcasite	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin marcas*_ita, from Arabic marqash*_it*_a, perhaps from Persian
marcasite	1.
	syl	mar+ca+site
	pron	<1ma:k*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic pale yellow mineral consisting of iron pyrites in orthorhombic crystalline form used in jewellery.
marcasite	2.
	syl	mar+ca+site
	pron	<1ma:k*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut and polished form of steel or any white metal used for making jewellery.
marcasitical	sub
	head	marcasite
	syl	mar+ca+sit:i+cal
	pron	<2ma:k*1sitikL>
	pos	adj.
Marcel	infl
	head	Marceau
	syl	Mar:cel
	pron	<mar1sel>
	pos	n.
Marceau	0.
	syl	Mar:ceau
	pron	French <mar1so>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, French mime.
marcel	ety	C20: after Marcel Grateau (1852-1936), French hairdresser
marcel	1.
	syl	mar+cel
	pron	<ma:1sel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {marcel wave}. a hair style characterized by repeated regular waves, popular in the 1920s.
marcels	infl
	head	marcel
	syl	mar+cels
	pos	vb.
marcelling	infl
	head	marcel
	syl	mar+cel+ling
	pos	vb.
marcelled	infl
	head	marcel
	syl	mar+celled.
	pos	vb.
marcel	2.
	syl	mar+cel
	pron	<ma:1sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make such waves in (the hair) with special hot irons.
marceller	sub
	head	marcel
	syl	mar+1cel+ler
	pos	n.
Marcus Claudius	infl
	head	Marcellus
	syl	Mar:cus Clau:di:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <1klc:di*s>
	pos	n.
Marcellus	0.
	syl	Mar:cel:lus
	pron	<ma:1sel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??268-208 #7b.c., Roman general and consul, who captured Syracuse (212) in the Second Punic War.
marcescent	ety	C18: from Latin marcescere to grow weak, from marc*_ere to wither
marcescent	0.
	syl	mar+ces+cent
	pron	<ma:1ses*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the parts of certain plants
	def	remaining attached to the plant when withered.
marcescence	sub
	head	marcescent
	syl	mar+1ces+cence
	pos	n.
march	ety	C16: from Old French marchier to tread, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old English mearcian to {#7mark %1} &- #!march+er n.
march	H1.1.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or proceed with stately or regular steps, usually in a procession or military formation.
march	H1.2.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a person or group) proceed.
	exam	1	he marched his army to the town.
march	H1.3.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to traverse or cover by marching.
	exam	1	to march a route.
march	H1.4.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of marching.
march	H1.5.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular stride.
	exam	1	a slow march.
march	H1.6.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a long or exhausting walk.
march	H1.7.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	advance; progression (of troops, etc.).
march	H1.8.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a distance or route covered by marching.
march	H1.9.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music, usually in four beats to the bar, having a strongly accented rhythm.
steal a march on	10.
	head	march
	syl	steal a march on.
	def	to gain an advantage over, esp. by a secret or underhand enterprise.
march	ety	C13: from Old French marche, from Germanic; related to #7mark %1
march	H2.1.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {marchland}. a frontier, border, or boundary or the land lying along it, often of disputed ownership.
march	H2.2.
	syl	march
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by upon or with
	def	to share a common border (with).
March	ety	from Old French, from Latin Martius (month) of Mars
March	H1.0.
	syl	March
	pron	<ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the third month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
March	H2.0.
	syl	March
	pos	mar*,c; n.
	def	the German name for the {Morava} {(sense 1)}.
March	0.
	syl	March.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Marchioness.
MArch	0.
	syl	M.Arch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Architecture.
Marche	0.
	syl	Marche
	pron	French <marS>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of central France.
marcher	1.
	syl	march+er
	pron	<1ma:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of any of the Marches.
marcher	2.a.
	syl	march+er
	pron	<1ma:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lord governing and defending such a borderland.
marcher	2.b.
	syl	march+er
	pron	<1ma:C*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the marcher lords.
the	infl
	head	Marches
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Marches	1.
	syl	March:es
	pron	<1ma:Ciz>
	pos	n.
	def	the border area between England and Wales or Scotland, both characterized by continual feuding (13th-16th centuries).
Marches	2.
	syl	March:es
	pron	<1ma:Ciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Italy. Capital: Ancona. Pop.: 1359063 (1971). Area: 9692 sq. km (3780 sq. miles). Italian name: {Le Mar+che} (le #!marke).
Marches	3.
	syl	March:es
	pron	<1ma:Ciz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other border regions.
marchese	infl
	head	marchesa
	syl	mar+che+se
	pron	<-se>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marchesa	0.
	syl	mar+che+sa
	pron	Italian. <mar1kA:sa>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Italy
	def	the wife or widow of a marchese; marchioness.
marchesi	infl
	head	marchese
	syl	mar+che+si
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marchese	0.
	syl	mar+che+se
	pron	Italian. <mar1kA:sA>
	pos	n.
	usage	-si). (in Italy
	def	a nobleman ranking below a prince and above a count; marquis.
Marcheshvan	ety	from Hebrew
Marcheshvan	0.
	syl	Mar+chesh+van
	pron	Hebrew. <marxeS1van>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Heshvan}.
March hare	0.
	syl	March hare
	pos	n.
	def	a hare during its breeding season in March, noted for its wild and excitable behaviour (esp. in the phrase {mad as a March hare) }.
marching orders	1.
	syl	march+ing or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	military orders, esp. to infantry, giving instructions about a march, its destination, etc.
marching orders	2.a.
	syl	march+ing or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	notice of dismissal from employment, etc.
marching orders	2.b.
	syl	march+ing or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the instruction to proceed with a task.
marching orders	3.
	syl	march+ing or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any dismissal, esp. one given by a girl to a boy friend.
marchioness	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin marchionissa, feminine of marchi*_o #7marquis 
marchioness	1.
	syl	mar+chion+ess
	pron	<1ma:S*nis>, <2ma:S*1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a marquis.
marchioness	2.
	syl	mar+chion+ess
	pron	<1ma:S*nis>, <2ma:S*1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who holds the rank of marquis.
marchland	0.
	syl	march+land
	pron	<1ma:C2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {borderland}.
marchpane	ety	C15: from French
marchpane	0.
	syl	march+pane
	pron	<1ma:C2pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {marzipan}.
Rocky	infl
	head	Marciano
	syl	Rock:y.
	pos	n.
Marciano	0.
	syl	Mar:ci:an:o
	pron	<2ma:si1@n*u>, <-1a:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1923-69, U.S. heavyweight boxer; world heavyweight champion, 1952-56.
Marcionism	ety	C16: after Marcion of Sinope, 2nd-century Gnostic
Marcionism	0.
	syl	Mar+cio+nism
	pron	<1ma:S*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Gnostic movement of the 2nd and 3rd centuries #7a.d.
Guglielmo	infl
	head	Marconi
	syl	Gu:gliel:mo
	pron	<gu$y1$yelmo>
	pos	n.
Marconi	0.
	syl	Mar:co:ni
	pron	<ma:1k*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1937, Italian physicist, who developed radio telegraphy and succeeded in transmitting signals across the Atlantic (1901): Nobel prize for physics 1909.
Marconi rig	0.
	syl	Mar:co:ni rig
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a fore-and-aft sailing boat rig with triangular sails.
Marconi-rigged	sub
	head	Marconi rig
	syl	Mar:1co:ni-2rigged
	pos	adj.
Marco Polo	0.
	syl	Mar:co Po:lo
	pron	<1ma:k*u> <1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Marco) {Polo}.
Ferdinand (Edralin)	infl
	head	Marcos
	syl	Fer:di:nand (Edralin)
	pos	n.
Marcos	0.
	syl	Mar:cos
	pron	<1ma:kos>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1917, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines since 1965.
Marcus Aurelius Antoninus	0.
	syl	Mar:cus Au:re:li:us An:to:ni:nus
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <c:1rEli*s> <2@nt*1nIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 121-180 #7a.d., Roman emperor (161-180) noted particularly for his propounding his stoic view of life.
Herbert	infl
	head	Marcuse
	syl	Her:bert.
	pos	n.
Marcuse	0.
	syl	Mar:cu:se
	pron	<ma:1ku:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1898, U.S. philosopher, born in Germany. In his later works he analysed the situation of man under monopoly capitalism and the dehumanizing effects of modern technology. His works include (1958) and (1964).
Mar del Plata	0.
	syl	Mar del Pla+ta
	pron	Spanish <1mar>, Spanish <@del> <1plata>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in E Argentina, on the Atlantic: fishing port. Pop.: 299700 (1970).
Mardi Gras	ety	French: fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras	0.
	syl	Mar+di Gras
	pron	<1ma:di> <1gra:>
	pos	n.
	def	the festival of Shrove Tuesday, celebrated in some cities with great revelry.
Marduk	0.
	syl	Mar:duk
	pron	<1ma:duk>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief god of the Babylonian pantheon.
mardy	ety	from marred, past participle of #7mar 
mardy	1.
	syl	mard:y
	pron	<1ma:di>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	of a child
	def	spoilt.
mardy	2.
	syl	mard:y
	pron	<1ma:di>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	irritable.
mare	ety	C12: from Old English, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German mariha, Old Norse merr mare
mare	H1.0.
	syl	mare
	pron	<me*>
	pos	n.
	def	the adult female of a horse or zebra.
mare	ety	from Latin: sea
maria	infl
	head	mare
	syl	ma+ri:a
	pron	<1ma:ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mare	H2.1.
	syl	ma:re
	pron	<1ma:rA>, <-ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	any of a large number of huge dry plains on the surface of the moon, visible as dark markings and once thought to be seas.
	exam	1	Mare Imbrium (Sea of Showers)
mare	H2.2.
	syl	ma:re
	pron	<1ma:rA>, <-ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar area on the surface of Mars, such as
mare clausum	ety	Latin: closed sea
mare clausum	0.
	syl	ma:re clau+sum
	pron	<1ma:rA> <1klausum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a sea coming under the jurisdiction of one nation and closed to all others. Compare {mare liberum}.
mare liberum	ety	Latin: free sea
mare liberum	0.
	syl	ma:re li+be+rum
	pron	<1ma:rA> <1lEb*rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a sea open to navigation by shipping of all nations. Compare {mare clausum}.
maremma	ety	C19: from Italian, from Latin maritima #7maritime 
maremme	infl
	head	maremma
	syl	ma+rem+me
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maremma	0.
	syl	ma+rem+ma
	pron	<m*1rem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a marshy unhealthy region near the shore, esp. in Italy.
Marengo	ety	C19: after a dish prepared for Napoleon after the battle of Marengo
Marengo	H1.0.
	syl	Ma+ren+go
	pron	<m*1reGg*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	browned in oil and cooked with tomatoes, mushrooms, garlic, wine, etc..
	exam	1	chicken Marengo.
Marengo	H2.0.
	syl	Ma+ren+go
	pron	<m*1reGg*u>, Italian <ma1rAGgo>, Italian <ma1rAGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NW Italy: site of a major battle in which Napoleon decisively defeated the Austrians (1800).
mare nostrum	ety	Latin: our sea
mare nostrum	0.
	syl	ma:re nos+trum
	pron	Latin. <1ma:rA> <1nostrum>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for the {Mediterranean}.
Luca	infl
	head	Marenzio
	syl	Lu:ca
	pron	<1lu:ka>
	pos	n.
Marenzio	0.
	syl	Ma:ren:zio
	pron	Italian <ma1rentsjo>
	pos	n.
	def	1553-99, Italian composer of madrigals.
mare's-nest	1.
	syl	mare's-nest
	pos	n.
	def	a discovery imagined to be important but proving worthless.
mare's-nest	2.
	syl	mare's-nest
	pos	n.
	def	a disordered situation.
mare's-tail	1.
	syl	mare's-tail
	pos	n.
	def	a wisp of trailing cirrus cloud, indicating strong winds at high levels.
mare's-tail	2.
	syl	mare's-tail
	pos	n.
	def	an erect pond plant, with minute flowers and crowded whorls of narrow leaves: family
marg	0.
	syl	marg
	pron	<ma:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {margarine}.
marg	0.
	syl	marg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	margin(al).
Princess	infl
	head	Margaret
	syl	Princess.
	pos	n.
Margaret	0.
	syl	Mar:ga:ret
	pron	<1ma:gr*t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Margaret of Anjou	0.
	syl	Mar:ga:ret of An+jou
	pron	<1ma:grit>
	pos	n.
	def	1430-82, queen of England. She married the mentally unstable Henry VI of England in 1445 to confirm the truce with France during the Hundred Years' War. She became a leader of the Lancastrians in the Wars of the Roses and was defeated at Tewkesbury (1471) by Edward IV.
Margaret of Navarre	0.
	syl	Mar:ga:ret of Na+varre
	pos	n.
	def	1492-1549, queen of Navarre (1544-49) by marriage to Henry II of Navarre; sister of Francis I of France. She was a poet and a patron of humanism.
Margaret of Valois	0.
	syl	Mar:ga:ret of Va+lois
	pos	n.
	def	1553-1615, daughter of Henry II of France and Catherine de' Medici; queen of Navarre (1572) by marriage to Henry of Navarre. The marriage was dissolved (1599) after his accession as Henry IV of France: noted for her
margaric	ety	C19: from Greek margaron pearl
margaritic	alt
	head	margaric
	or	margaric
	syl	mar+gar+it+ic
	pos	adj.
margaric	0.
	or	margaritic
	syl	mar+gar+ic
	pron	<ma:1g@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling pearl.
margaric acid	0.
	syl	mar+gar+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {heptadecanoic acid}.
margarine	ety	C19: from #7margaric 
margarin	alt
	head	margarine
	or	margarine
	syl	mar+ga+rin
	pron	<1ma:J*rin>, <2ma:?!J*1rEn>
	pos	n.
margarine	0.
	or	margarin
	syl	mar+ga+rine
	pron	<2ma:J*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a substitute for butter, prepared from vegetable and animal fats by emulsifying them with water and adding small amounts of milk, salt, vitamins, colouring matter, etc.
margarita	ety	C20: from the woman's name
margarita	0.
	syl	mar+ga+ri+ta
	pron	<2ma:g*1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed drink consisting of tequila and lemon juice.
Margarita	0.
	syl	Mar+ga+ri+ta
	pron	<2ma:g*1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Caribbean, off the NE coast of Venezuela: pearl fishing. Capital: La Asunci*'on.
margarite	ety	C19: via German from Greek margaron pearl
margarite	1.
	syl	mar+ga+rite
	pron	<1ma:g*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink pearly micaceous mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate. Formula: CaAl\4Si\2O\1\0(OH)\2.
margarite	2.
	syl	mar+ga+rite
	pron	<1ma:g*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggregate of minute beadlike masses occurring in some glassy igneous rocks.
Margate	0.
	syl	Mar+gate
	pron	<1ma:gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SE England, in E Kent on the Isle of Thanet. Pop.: 50145 (1971).
Margaux	0.
	syl	Mar+gaux
	pron	French <mar1go>
	pos	n.
	def	a red wine produced in the region around the village of Margaux near Bordeaux.
margay	ety	C18: from French, from Tupi mbaracai*'a 
margay	0.
	syl	mar+gay
	pron	<1ma:2gA>
	pos	n.
	def	a feline mammal, of Central and South America, having a dark-striped coat.
marge	H1.0.
	syl	marge
	pron	<ma:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {margarine}.
marge	ety	C16: from French
marge	H2.0.
	syl	marge
	pron	<ma:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a margin.
margin	ety	C14: from Latin marg*_o border; related to #7march %2#7, mark %1
margin	1.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an edge or rim, and the area immediately adjacent to it; border.
margin	2.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the blank space sur?!rounding the text on a page.
margin	3.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical line on a page, esp. one on the left-hand side, delineating this space.
margin	4.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional amount or one beyond the minimum necessary.
	exam	1	a margin of error.
margin	5.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a payment made in addition to a basic wage, esp. for special skill or responsibility.
margin	6.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bound or limit.
margin	7.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which one thing differs from another.
	exam	1	a large margin separated the parties.
margin	8.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the profit on a transaction.
margin	9.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the minimum return below which an enterprise becomes unprofitable.
margin	10.a.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	collateral deposited by a client with a broker as security.
margin	10.b.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the excess of the value of a loan's collateral over the value of the loan.
margin	xref
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (archaic): {mar+gent} (#!m$a$:d#f$$nt).
margin	11.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a margin; border.
margin	12.
	syl	mar+gin
	pron	<1ma:Jin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to deposit a margin upon.
marginal	1.
	syl	mar+gin+al
	pron	<1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, in, on, or constituting a margin.
marginal	2.
	syl	mar+gin+al
	pron	<1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	close to a limit, esp. a lower limit.
	exam	1	marginal legal ability.
marginal	3.
	syl	mar+gin+al
	pron	<1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	relating to goods or services produced and sold at the margin of profitability.
	exam	1	marginal cost.
marginal	4.
	syl	mar+gin+al
	pron	<1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Politics, chiefly Brit.
	def	of or designating a constituency in which elections tend to be won by small margins.
	exam	1	a marginal seat.
marginal	5.
	syl	mar+gin+al
	pron	<1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designat?!ing agricultural land on the margin of cultivated zones.
marginality	sub
	head	marginal
	syl	mar+gin+al+i:ty
	pron	<2ma:Ji1n@liti>
	pos	n.
marginally	sub
	head	marginal
	syl	mar+gin+al+ly
	pos	adv.
marginalia	ety	C19: New Latin, noun (neuter plural) from margin*_alis marginal
marginalia	0.
	syl	mar+gi+na+li:a
	pron	<2ma:Ji1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	notes in the margin of a book, manuscript, or letter.
marginate	ety	C18: from Latin margin*_are ?- @!mar+gin@.#!a+tion n.
marginate	1.
	syl	mar+gin+ate
	pron	<1ma:Ji2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a margin or margins.
marginate	2.
	syl	mar+gin+ate
	pron	<1ma:Ji2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a margin of a distinct colour or form.
	exam	1	marginate leaves.
margraviate	alt
	head	margravate
	or	margravate
	syl	mar+gra+vi+ate
	pron	<ma:1grAviit>
	pos	n.
margravate	0.
	or	margraviate
	syl	mar+gra+vate
	pron	<1ma:gr*vit>
	pos	n.
	def	the domain of a margrave.
margrave	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch markgrave, literally: count of the #7march %2
margrave	0.
	syl	mar+grave
	pron	<1ma:2grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a German nobleman ranking above a count. Margraves were originally counts appointed to govern frontier provinces, but all had become princes of the Holy Roman Empire by the 12th century.
margravine	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch, feminine of #7margrave 
margravine	1.
	syl	mar+gra+vine
	pron	<1ma:gr*2vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a margrave.
margravine	2.
	syl	mar+gra+vine
	pron	<1ma:gr*2vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who holds the rank of margrave.
Margrethe II	0.
	syl	Marg:re:the II
	pron	Danish <mar1grA:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, queen of Denmark since 1972.
marguerite	ety	C19: from French: daisy, pearl, from Latin margar*_ita, from Greek margarit*_es, from margaron 
marguerite	1.
	syl	mar+gue+rite
	pron	<2ma:g*1rEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated garden plant, whose flower heads have white or pale yellow rays around a yellow disc: family (composites).
marguerite	2.
	syl	mar+gue+rite
	pron	<2ma:g*1rEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related plants with daisy-like flowers, esp.
Marcheshvan	alt
	head	Marheshvan
	or	Marheshvan
	syl	Mar+chesh+van
	pron	Hebrew. <marxeS1van>
	pos	n.
Marheshvan	0.
	or	Marcheshvan
	syl	Mar+hesh+van
	pron	Hebrew. <marxeS1van>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Heshvan}.
maria	0.
	syl	ma+ri:a
	pron	<1ma:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {mare%2}.
mariachi	ety	C20: from Mexican Spanish
mariachi	0.
	syl	mar:i+ach:i
	pron	<2ma:ri1a:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ensemble of street musicians in Mexico.
Maria de' Medici	0.
	syl	Ma:ri:a de' Me:di:ci
	pron	Italian <ma1rEa>, Italian <de> <1me:diCi>
	pos	n.
	def	French name 1573-1642, queen of France (1600-10) by marriage to Henry IV of France; daughter of Francesco, grand duke of Tuscany. She became regent for her son (later Louis XIII) but continued to wield power after he came of age (1614). She was finally exiled from France in 1631 after plotting to undermine Richelieu's influence at court.
mariages de convenance	infl
	head	mariage de convenance
	syl	ma+riages de con+ve+nance.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mariage de convenance	0.
	syl	ma+riage de con+ve+nance
	pron	French. <ma1rjaZ> <d*> <k?~cv*1n?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {marriage of convenience}.
Marian	1.
	syl	Mar+i:an
	pron	<1me*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Virgin Mary.
Marian	2.
	syl	Mar+i:an
	pron	<1me*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to some other Mary, such as Mary Queen of Scots or Mary I of England.
Marian	3.
	syl	Mar+i:an
	pron	<1me*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a special devotion to the Virgin Mary.
Marian	4.
	syl	Mar+i:an
	pron	<1me*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of some other Mary.
Mariana Islands	0.
	syl	Mar:i:a+na Is+lands
	pron	<2m@ri1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of volcanic and coral islands in the W Pacific, east of the Philippines and north of New Guinea: divided politically into Guam and the islands north of Guam, part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (since 1947). Pop.: 193980 (1970). Area: 958 sq. km (370 sq. miles). Former name (1521-1668): {Ladrone Islands}.
Marianao	0.
	syl	Ma+ria+na:o
	pron	Spanish <2marja1nao>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Cuba, adjacent to W Havana city: the chief Cuban military base. Pop.: 229576 (1960).
Marianne	0.
	syl	Ma:ri:anne
	pron	French <ma1rjan>
	pos	n.
	def	a female figure personifying the French republic after the Revolution (1789).
Mari'ansk'e L'aznve	0.
	syl	Ma+ri+*'an+sk*'e L*'az+n*ve
	pron	Czech <1marija:nskA> <1la:znje>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Czechoslovakia: a fashionable spa in the 18th and 19th centuries. Pop.: 13402 (1971). German name: {Marienbad}.
Maria Theresa	0.
	syl	Ma:ri:a The:re:sa
	pron	<m*1rE*> <t*1rAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	1717-80, archduchess of Austria and queen of Hungary and Bohemia (1740-80); the daughter and heiress of Emperor Charles VI of Austria; the wife of Emperor Francis I; the mother of Emperor Joseph II. In the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48) she was con?!firmed in all her possessions except Silesia, which she attempt?!ed unsuccessfully to regain in the Seven Years' War (1756-63).
Mari Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ma:ri Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<1ma:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W central Soviet Union, in the middle Volga basin. Capital: Yoshkar-Ola. Pop.: 684748 (1970). Area: 23200 sq. km (8955 sq. miles).
Maribor	0.
	syl	Ma+ri+bor
	pron	<1m@ribc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N Yugoslavia, in Slovenia on the Drava River: a flourishing Hapsburg trading centre in the 13th century; resort. Pop.: 97167 (1971). German name: {Marburg}.
mariculture	ety	C20: from Latin mari-, mare sea+#7culture 
mariculture	0.
	syl	mar:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1m@ri2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of marine plants and animals in their natural environment.
Marie Antoinette	0.
	syl	Ma:rie An:toi:nette
	qual	French
	def	mari ?~atwa#!n$et) 1755-93, queen of France (1774-93) by marriage to Louis XVI of France. Her opposition to reform during the Revolution contributed to the overthrow of the monarchy; guillotined.
Marie Byrd Land	0.
	syl	Ma:rie Byrd Land
	pron	<1ma:ri> <1bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Byrd Land}.
Marie Galante	0.
	syl	Ma+rie Ga+lante
	qual	French
	def	mari ga#!l?~a$:t) an island in the E West Indies southeast of Guadeloupe, of which it is a dependency. Chief town: Grand Bourg. Pop.: 15867 (1967). Area: 155 sq. km (60 sq. miles).
Mariehamn	0.
	syl	Ma+ri:e+hamn
	pron	<2mari*1hamn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Finland, chief port of the *%Aland Islands. Pop.: 8546 (1970). Finnish name: {Maarianhamina}.
Marie Louise	0.
	syl	Ma:rie Lou:ise
	qual	French
	def	mari #!lwi$:z) 1791-1847, empress of France (1811-15) as the second wife of Napoleon I; daughter of Francis I of Austria. On Napoleon's abdication (1815) she became Duchess of Parma.
Marienbad	0.
	syl	Ma+ri+en+bad
	pron	<1m@ri*n2b@d>, German <ma1rE*n2ba:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Mari*'ansk*'e L*'azn*ve}.
marigold	ety	C14: from Mary (the Virgin)+#7gold 
marigold	1.
	syl	mar:i+gold
	pron	<1m@ri2g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American plants of the genus esp. cultivated for their yellow or orange flower heads and strongly scented foliage: family (composites).
marigold	2.
	syl	mar:i+gold
	pron	<1m@ri2g*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, such as the marsh marigold, pot marigold, bur marigold, and fig marigold.
marijuana	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish
marihuana	alt
	head	marijuana
	or	marijuana
	syl	ma+ri+hua+na
	pron	<2m@ri1hwa:n*>
	pos	n.
marijuana	1.
	or	marihuana
	syl	ma+ri+ju:a+na
	pron	<2m@riju1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried leaves and flowers of the hemp plant, used as a narcotic, esp. in the form of cigarettes. See also {cannabis}.
marijuana	2.
	or	marihuana
	syl	ma+ri+ju:a+na
	pron	<2m@riju1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {hemp} (the plant).
marimba	ety	C18: of West African origin
marimba	0.
	syl	ma+rim+ba
	pron	<m*1rimb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Latin American percussion instrument consisting of a set of hardwood plates placed over tuned metal resonators, played with soft-head hammers.
John	infl
	head	Marin
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Marin	0.
	syl	Mar:in
	pron	<1ma:rin>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1953, U.S. painter, noted esp. for his watercolour landscapes and seascapes.
marina	ety	C19: via Italian and Spanish from Latin: #7marine 
marina	0.
	syl	ma+ri+na
	pron	<m*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate docking facility for yachts and other pleasure boats.
marinade	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish marinada, from marinar to pickle in brine, #7marinate 
marinade	1.
	syl	mar:i+nade
	pron	<2m@ri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiced liquid mixture of oil, wine, vinegar, herbs, etc., in which meat or fish is soaked before cooking.
marinade	2.
	syl	mar:i+nade
	pron	<2m@ri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	meat or fish soaked in this liquid.
marinade	3.
	syl	mar:i+nade
	pron	<1m@ri2nAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {marinate}.
marinate	ety	C17: probably from Italian marinato, from marinare to pickle, ultimately from Latin mar*_inus #7marine 
marinate	0.
	syl	mar:i+nate
	pron	<1m@ri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to soak in marinade.
marination	sub
	head	marinate
	syl	mar:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
Marinduque	0.
	syl	Ma+rin+du+que
	pron	<2ma:rin1du:kA>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of the central Philippines, east of Mindoro: forms, with offshore islets, a province of the Philippines. Capital: Boac. Pop.: 144109 (1970). Area: 960 sq. km (370 sq. miles).
marine	ety	C15: from Old French marin, from Latin mar*_inus, from mare sea
marine	1.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of, found in, or relating to the sea.
marine	2.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or relating to shipping, navigation, etc.
marine	3.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or relating to a body of seagoing troops or a government department concerned with maritime affairs.
	exam	1	marine corps.
marine	4.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	used or adapted for use at sea.
	exam	1	a marine camera.
marine	5.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	shipping and navigation in general.
marine	6.a.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a member of a marine corps or similar body.
marine	6.b.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the branch of the army connected with the sea. See {merchant navy}.
marine	7.
	syl	ma+rine
	pron	<m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a picture of a ship, seascape, etc.
tell it to the marines	8.
	head	marine
	syl	tell it to the marines.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an expression of disbelief.
marine insurance	0.
	syl	ma+rine in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	insurance covering damage to or loss of ship, passengers, or cargo caused by the sea.
mariner	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, ultimately from Latin mar*_inus #7marine 
mariner	0.
	syl	mar:i+ner
	pron	<1m@rin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or literary word for {seaman}.
Mariner	0.
	syl	Mar:i+ner
	pron	<1m@rin*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of U.S. space probes launched between 1962 and 1971 that sent back photographs and information concerning the surface of Mars and Venus and also studied interplanetary matter.
marine railway	0.
	syl	ma+rine rail+way
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {slipway} (sense 2).
Filippo Tommaso	infl
	head	Marinetti
	syl	Fi:lip:po Tom:ma:so
	pron	<fi1lippo> <tom1ma:zo>
	pos	n.
Marinetti	0.
	syl	Ma:ri:net:ti
	pron	Italian <2mari1nAtti>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1944, Italian poet; founder of futurism (1909).
Maryolatry	alt
	head	Mariolatry
	or	Mariolatry
	syl	Mar:y+ol:a+try
	pron	<2me*ri1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
Mariolatry	0.
	or	Maryolatry
	syl	Mar:i+ol:a+try
	pron	<2me*ri1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	exaggerated veneration of the Virgin Mary.
Mariolater	sub
	head	Mariolatry
	or	Maryolater
	syl	Mar:i+1ol:a+ter
	pos	n.
Maryolater	sub
	head	Mariolatry
	or	Mariolater
	syl	Mar:y+1ol:a+ter
	pos	n.
Mariolatrous	sub
	head	Mariolatry
	or	Maryolatrous
	syl	Mar:i+1ol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
Maryolatrous	sub
	head	Mariolatry
	or	Mariolatrous
	syl	Mar:y+1ol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
Maryology	alt
	head	Mariology
	or	Mariology
	syl	Mar:y+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2me*ri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
Mariology	0.
	or	Maryology
	syl	Mar:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2me*ri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the study of the traditions and doctrines concerning the Virgin Mary.
Mariologist	sub
	head	Mariology
	or	Maryologist
	syl	Mar:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Maryologist	sub
	head	Mariology
	or	Mariologist
	syl	Mar:y+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
marionette	ety	C17: from French, from Marion, diminutive of Marie Mary+-#7ette 
marionette	0.
	syl	mar:i+on+ette
	pron	<2m@ri*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	an articulated puppet or doll whose jointed limbs are moved by strings.
mariposa	ety	C19: from Spanish: butterfly; from the likeness of the blooms to butterflies
mariposa	0.
	syl	mar:i+po+sa
	pron	<2m@ri1p*uz*>, <-s*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several liliaceous plants of the genus of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, having brightly coloured tulip-like flowers. Also called: {mariposa lily} or {tulip}.
marish	ety	C14: from Old French marais #7marsh 
marish	0.
	syl	mar+ish
	pron	<1m@riS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	marshy; swampy.
Marist	ety	C19: from French Mariste, from Marie Mary (the virgin)
Marist	0.
	syl	Mar+ist
	pron	<1me*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Society of Mary, a Christian religious congregation founded in 1824.
maritage	1.
	syl	mar+it+age
	pron	<1m@ritiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Feudal history.
	def	the right of a lord to choose the spouses of his wards, etc.
maritage	2.
	syl	mar+it+age
	pron	<1m@ritiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Feudal history.
	def	a sum paid to a lord in lieu of his exercising this right.
Jacques	infl
	head	Maritain
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Maritain	0.
	syl	Ma:ri:tain
	pron	French <mari1t*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1973, French neo-Thomist Roman Catholic philosopher.
marital	ety	C17: from Latin mar*_it*_alis, from mar*_itus married (adj.), husband (n.); related to m*_as male
marital	1.
	syl	mar:i+tal
	pron	<1m@ritL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to marriage.
	exam	1	marital status.
marital	2.
	syl	mar:i+tal
	pron	<1m@ritL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a husband.
maritally	sub
	head	marital
	syl	mar:i+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
maritime	ety	C16: from Latin maritimus from mare sea
maritime	1.
	syl	mar:i+time
	pron	<1m@ri2tIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to navigation, shipping, etc.; seafaring.
maritime	2.
	syl	mar:i+time
	pron	<1m@ri2tIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, near, or living near the sea.
maritime	3.
	syl	mar:i+time
	pron	<1m@ri2tIm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a climate
	def	having small temperature differences between summer and winter; equable.
Maritime Alps	0.
	syl	Mar:i+time Alps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of the W Alps in SE France and NW Italy. Highest peak: Argentera, 3316 m (10880 ft.).
Maritimes	alt
	head	Maritime Provinces
	or	Maritime Provinces
	syl	Mar:i+times
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Marithe	infl
	head	Maritime Provinces
	syl	Mar:i+the.
	pos	n.
Maritime Provinces	0.
	or	Maritimes
	syl	Mar:i+time Prov+inc+es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	certain of the Canadian provinces with coasts facing the Gulf of St. Lawrence or the Atlantic: New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and sometimes Newfoundland.
Maritimer	0.
	syl	Mar:i+tim+er
	pron	<1m@ri2tIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
Maritsa	0.
	syl	Ma+rit+sa
	pron	Bulgarian <ma1ritsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Europe, rising in S Bulgaria and flowing east into Turkey, then south from Edirne as part of the border between Turkey and Greece to the Aegean. Length: 483 km (300 miles). Turkish name: {Meri*,c}. Greek name: {*'Evros}.
Mariupol	0.
	syl	Ma+ri:u+pol
	pron	Russian <m*ri1up*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1948) of {Zhdanov}.
Gaius	infl
	head	Marius
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
Marius	0.
	syl	Mar:i:us
	pron	<me*1ri*s>, <1m@ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??155-86 #7b.c., Roman general and consul. He defeated Jugurtha, the Cimbri, and the Teutons (107-101), but his rivalry with Sulla caused civil war (88). He was exiled but returned (87) and took Rome.
Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de	infl
	head	Marivaux
	syl	Pierre Car:let de Cham:blain de
	pron	<pje:r> <karle> <d*> <S?~a1bl?~e> <d*>
	pos	n.
Marivaux	0.
	syl	Ma:ri:vaux
	pron	French <mari1vo>
	pos	n.
	def	1688-1763, French dramatist and novelist, noted particularly for his comedies, such as (1730) and (1731-41).
marjoram	ety	C14: via Old French majorane, from Medieval Latin marjorana 
marjoram	1.
	syl	mar+jo+ram
	pron	<1ma:J*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sweet marjoram}. an aromatic Mediterranean plant, (or with small pale purple flowers and sweet-scented leaves, for seasoning food and in salads: family (labiates).
marjoram	2.
	syl	mar+jo+ram
	pron	<1ma:J*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wild marjoram, pot marjoram, origan}. a similar and related European plant, See also {oregano}.
mark	ety	Old English mearc mark; related to Old Norse m*"ork boundary land, Old High German marha bounda?!ry, Latin marg*_o #7margin 
mark	H1.1.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a visible impression, stain, etc., on a surface, such as a spot or scratch. {$D} a sign, symbol, or other indication that distinguishes something.
	exam	1	an owner's mark.
mark	H1.2.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cross or other symbol made instead of a signature.
mark	H1.3.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a written or printed sign or symbol, as for punctuation.
	exam	1	a question mark.
mark	H1.4.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter, number, or percentage used to grade academic work.
mark	H1.5.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that indicates position or directs; marker.
mark	H1.6.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a desired or recognized standard.
	exam	1	he is not up to the mark.
mark	H1.7.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication of some quality, feature, or prowess.
	exam	1	he has the mark of an athlete.
mark	H1.8.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	quality or importance; note.
	exam	1	a person of little mark.
mark	H1.9.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a target or goal.
mark	H1.10.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	impression or influence.
	exam	1	he left his mark on German literature.
mark	H1.11.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a suitable victim, esp. for swindling.
mark	H1.12.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in trade names
	def	model, brand, or type.
	exam	1	the car is a Mark 4.
mark	H1.13.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of the intervals distinctively marked on a sounding lead. Compare { {deep} (sense 22)}.
mark	H1.14.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bowls.
	def	another name for the {jack}.
mark	H1.15.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	shouted by a player on catching a forward kick, throw, or knock by an opponent, which entitles him to a free kick.
mark	H1.16.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	a catch of the ball from a kick of at least 10 yards, after which a free kick is taken.
the mark	17.
	head	mark
	syl	the mark.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	the middle of the stomach at or above the line made by the boxer's trunks.
mark	H1.18.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England and Germany
	def	a piece of land held in common by the free men of a community.
mark	H1.19.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {frontier}.
mark	H1.20.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	See {class mark}.
beside the mark	21.
	head	mark
	syl	beside the mark.
	def	irrelevant or off the point.
make one's mark	22.
	head	mark
	syl	make one's mark.
	def	to succeed or achieve recognition.
on your mark	23.
	head	mark
	or	marks
	syl	on your mark
	def	a command given to runners in a race to prepare themselves at the starting line.
mark	H1.24.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or receive (a visible impression, trace, or stain) on (a surface).
mark	H1.25.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to characterize or distinguish.
	exam	1	his face was marked by anger.
mark	H1.26.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by off or out
	def	to set boundaries or limits (on).
	exam	1	to mark out an area for negotiation.
mark	H1.27.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to select, designate, or doom by or as if by a mark.
	exam	1	to mark someone as a criminal.
mark	H1.28.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put identifying or designating labels, stamps, etc., on, esp. to indicate price.
	exam	1	to mark the book at one pound.
mark	H1.29.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay heed or attention to.
	exam	1	mark my words.
mark	H1.30.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to observe; notice.
mark	H1.31.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grade or evaluate (scholastic work).
	exam	1	she marks fairly.
mark	H1.32.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit., football, etc.
	def	to stay close to (an opponent) to hamper his play.
mark	H1.33.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to keep (score) in some games.
mark	H1.34.a.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move the feet alternately as in marching but without advanc?!ing.
mark	H1.34.b.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act in a mechanical and routine way.
mark	H1.34.c.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to halt progress temporarily, while awaiting developments. See also {markdown, mark-up}.
mark	ety	Old English marc unit of weight of precious metal, perhaps from the marks on metal bars; apparently of Germanic origin and related to #7mark %1
mark	H2.1.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	See {deutsche mark, markka, Reichsmark, ostmark}.
mark	H2.2.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a former monetary unit and coin in England and Scotland worth two thirds of a pound sterling.
mark	H2.3.
	syl	mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver coin of Germany until 1924.
Mark	1.
	syl	Mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	one of the four Evangelists. Feast day: April 25.
Mark	2.
	syl	Mark
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the second Gospel, traditionally ascribed to him.
Mark Antony	0.
	syl	Mark An:to:ny
	pos	n.
	def	See (Mark) {Antony}.
markdown	1.
	syl	mark+down
	pron	<1ma:k2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a price reduction.
mark down	infl
	head	markdown
	syl	mark down.
	pos	vb.
markdown	2.
	syl	mark+down
	pron	<1ma:k2daun>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce in price.
marked	1.
	syl	marked
	pron	<ma:kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	obvious, evident, or noticeable.
marked	2.
	syl	marked
	pron	<ma:kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	singled out, esp. for punishment, killing, etc..
	exam	1	a marked man.
marked	3.
	syl	marked
	pron	<ma:kt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	distinguished by a specific feature, as in phonology. For example, of the two phonemes /t/ and /d/, the /d/ is marked because it exhibits the feature of voice.
markedly	sub
	head	marked
	syl	mark+ed+ly
	pron	<1ma:kidli>
	pos	adv.
markedness	sub
	head	marked
	syl	mark+ed+ness
	pos	n.
marker	1.a.
	syl	mark+er
	pron	<1ma:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	something used for distinguishing or marking.
marker	1.b.
	syl	mark+er
	pron	<1ma:k*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a marker buoy.
marker	2.
	syl	mark+er
	pron	<1ma:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that marks.
marker	3.
	syl	mark+er
	pron	<1ma:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or object that keeps or shows scores in a game.
market	ety	C12: from Latin merc*_atus; from merc*_ari to trade, from merx merchandise
market	1.a.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or occasion, usually held at regular intervals, at which people meet for the purpose of buying and selling merchandise.
market	1.b.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	market day.
market	2.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, such as an open space in a town, at which a market is held.
market	3.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop that sells a particular merchandise.
	exam	1	an antique market.
the market	4.
	head	market
	syl	the market.
	def	business or trade in a commodity as specified.
	exam	1	the sugar market.
market	5.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the trading or selling opportunities provided by a particular group of people.
	exam	1	the foreign market.
market	6.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	demand for a particular product or commodity.
	exam	1	there is no market for furs here.
market	7.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	See {stock market}.
market	8.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	See {market price, market value}.
at market	9.
	head	market
	syl	at market.
	def	at the current price.
be in the market for	10.
	head	market
	syl	be in the market for.
	def	to wish to buy or acquire.
on the market	11.
	head	market
	syl	on the market.
	def	available for purchase.
market	12.a.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	to speculate on a stock exchange.
market	12.b.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	to act aggressively or unscrupulously in one's own commercial interests.
seller's	13.
	head	market
	or	buyer's market
	syl	seller's
	def	a market characterized by excess demand (or supply) and thus favourable to sellers (or buyers).
market	14.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to offer or produce for sale.
market	15.
	syl	mar+ket
	pron	<1ma:kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to buy or deal in a market.
marketer	sub
	head	market
	syl	mar+ket+er
	pos	n.
marketable	1.a.
	syl	mar+ket+a:ble
	pron	<1ma:kit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in good demand; saleable.
marketable	1.b.
	syl	mar+ket+a:ble
	pron	<1ma:kit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for sale.
marketable	2.
	syl	mar+ket+a:ble
	pron	<1ma:kit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to buying or selling on a market.
	exam	1	marketable value.
marketability	sub
	head	marketable
	or	marketableness
	syl	mar+ket+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
marketableness	sub
	head	marketable
	or	marketability
	syl	mar+ket+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
marketably	sub
	head	marketable
	syl	mar+ket+a:bly
	pos	adv.
market garden	0.
	syl	mar+ket gar+den
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an establishment where fruit and vegetables are grown.
market gardener	sub
	head	market garden
	syl	mar+ket gar+den+er
	pos	n.
market gardening	0.
	syl	mar+ket gar+den+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the business of growing fruit and vegetables on a commercial scale. Also called (in the U.S.): {truck farming, { trucking}}.
marketing	0.
	syl	mar+ket+ing
	pron	<1ma:kitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of selling goods, including advertising, packaging, etc.
market mammy	0.
	syl	mar+ket mam+my
	pos	n.
	def	a W African woman trader.
market order	0.
	syl	mar+ket or+der
	pos	n.
	def	an instruction to a broker to sell or buy at the best price currently obtainable on the market.
marketplace	1.
	syl	mar:ket+place
	pron	<1ma:kit2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where a public market is held.
marketplace	2.
	syl	mar:ket+place
	pron	<1ma:kit2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any centre where ideas, opinions, etc., are exchanged.
marketplace	3.
	syl	mar:ket+place
	pron	<1ma:kit2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the commercial world of buying and selling.
market price	0.
	syl	mar+ket price
	pos	n.
	def	the prevailing price, as determined by supply and demand, at which goods, services, etc., may be bought or sold.
market research	0.
	syl	mar+ket re+search
	pos	n.
	def	the collection and analysis of data relating to the demand for a product, often undertaken before marketing it.
market town	0.
	syl	mar+ket town
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a town that holds a market, esp. an agricultural centre in a rural area.
market value	0.
	syl	mar+ket val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the amount obtainable on the open market for the sale of property, financial assets, or goods and services. Compare {par value, book value}.
Mount	infl
	head	Markham
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Markham	0.
	syl	Mark+ham
	pron	<1ma:k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Antarctica, in Victoria Land. Height: 4375 m (14355 ft.).
markhor	ety	C19: from Persian, literally: snake-eater, from m*_ar snake+ -kh*_or eating
markhoor	alt
	head	markhor
	or	markhor
	syl	mar+khoor
	pron	<1ma:ku*>
	pos	n.
markhors	infl
	head	markhor
	or	markhoors
	syl	mar+khors
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
markhor	infl
	or	markhoor
	syl	mar+khor
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
markhoors	infl
	head	markhor
	or	markhors
	syl	mar+khoors
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
markhoor	infl
	head	markhor
	or	markhor
	syl	mar+khoor.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
markhor	0.
	or	markhoor
	syl	mar+khor
	pron	<1ma:kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wild Himalayan goat, with a reddish-brown coat and large spiralled horns.
marking	1.
	syl	mark+ing
	pron	<1ma:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or series of marks.
marking	2.
	syl	mark+ing
	pron	<1ma:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of colours on an animal, plant, etc.
marking ink	0.
	syl	mark+ing ink
	pos	n.
	def	indelible ink used for marking linen, clothes, etc.
markka	ety	Finnish. See #7mark %2
markkaa	infl
	head	markka
	syl	mark+kaa
	pron	<-ka:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
markka	0.
	syl	mark+ka
	pron	<1ma:ka:>, <-k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Finland, divided into 100 pennia.
Markova	0.
	syl	Mar:ko:va
	pron	<ma:1k*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {A@.lic@.ia}. original name born 1910, English ballerina.
Markov chain	ety	C20: named after Andrei Markov (1856-1922), Russian mathematician
Markov chain	0.
	syl	Mar+kov chain
	pron	<1ma:kof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a sequence of events the probability for each of which is dependent on the event immediately preceding it.
marksmen	infl
	head	marksman
	syl	marks+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marksman	1.
	syl	marks+man
	pron	<1ma:ksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in shooting.
marksman	2.
	syl	marks+man
	pron	<1ma:ksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a serviceman selected for his skill in shooting, esp. for a minor engagement.
marksman	3.
	syl	marks+man
	pron	<1ma:ksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a qualification awarded in certain armed services for skill in shooting.
marksmanship	sub
	head	marksman
	syl	marks+man+2ship
	pos	n.
markswoman	sub
	head	marksman
	syl	marks+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
mark-up	1.
	syl	mark-up
	pos	n.
	def	a percentage or amount added to the cost of a commodity to provide the seller with a profit and to cover overheads, costs, etc.
mark-up	2.a.
	syl	mark-up
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in the price of a commodity.
mark-up	2.b.
	syl	mark-up
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of this increase.
mark up	infl
	head	mark-up
	syl	mark up.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
mark-up	3.
	syl	mark-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add a percentage for profit, etc., to the cost of (a commodity).
mark-up	4.
	syl	mark-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the price of.
marl	ety	C14: via Old French, from Late Latin margila, diminutive of Latin marga 
marl	H1.1.
	syl	marl
	pron	<ma:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained sedimentary rock consisting of clay minerals, calcite or aragonite, and silt: used as a fertilizer.
marl	H1.2.
	syl	marl
	pron	<ma:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fertilize (land) with marl.
marlacious	sub
	head	marl
	or	marly
	syl	mar+la+cious
	pron	<ma:1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
marly	sub
	head	marl
	or	marlacious
	syl	marl:y
	pos	adj.
marl	ety	C15 marlyn to bind; related to Dutch marlen to tie, Old English m*_arels cable
marl	H2.0.
	syl	marl
	pron	<ma:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to seize (a rope) with marline, using a hitch at each turn.
Marlborough	H1.0.
	syl	Marl+bor+ough
	pron	<1ma:lb*r*>, <-br*>, <1mc:l->
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Wiltshire: besieged and captured by Royalists in the Civil War (1642); site of Marlborough College, a public school founded in 1843. Pop.: 6031 (1971).
st Duke of	infl
	head	Marlborough
	syl	1st Duke of
	pos	n.
Marlborough	H2.0.
	syl	Marl:bor:ough
	pron	<1ma:lb*r*>, <-br*>, <1mc:l->
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1650-1722, English general; commander of British forces in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14), in which he won victories at Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), Oudenaarde (1708), and Malplaquet (1709).
Bob	infl
	head	Marley
	syl	Bob.
	pos	n.
Marley	0.
	syl	Mar:ley
	pron	<1ma:li>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1945, Jamaican reggae singer, guitarist, and songwriter. With his group, the Wailers, his albums include (1973), (1975), (1976), and (1977).
marlin	infl
	or	marlins
	syl	mar+lin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marlins	infl
	head	marlin
	or	marlin
	syl	mar+lins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marlin	0.
	syl	mar+lin
	pron	<1ma:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large scombroid food and game fishes of the genera and of warm and tropical seas, having a very long upper jaw: family Also called: {spearfish}.
marline	ety	C15: from Dutch marlijn, from marren to tie+ lijn line
marlin	infl
	head	marline
	or	marling
	syl	mar+lin
	pron	<1ma:lin>
	pos	n.
marling	infl
	head	marline
	or	marlin
	syl	mar+ling
	pron	<1ma:liG>
	pos	n.
marline	0.
	syl	mar+line
	pron	<1ma:lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light rope, usually tarred, made of two strands laid left-handed.
marlinspike	infl
	head	marlinespike
	or	marlingspike
	syl	mar+lin+spike
	pron	<1ma:lin2spIk>
	pos	n.
marlingspike	infl
	head	marlinespike
	or	marlinspike
	syl	mar+ling+spike
	pron	<1ma:liG2spIk>
	pos	n.
marlinespike	0.
	syl	mar+line+spike
	pron	<1ma:lin2spIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a pointed metal tool used as a fid, spike, and for various other purposes.
marlstone	alt
	head	marlite
	or	marlite
	syl	marl+stone
	pron	<1ma:l2st*un>
	pos	n.
marlite	0.
	or	marlstone
	syl	mar+lite
	pron	<1ma:lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of marl that contains clay and calcium carbonate and is resistant to the decomposing action of air.
Christopher	infl
	head	Marlowe
	syl	Chris:to:pher.
	pos	n.
Marlowe	0.
	syl	Mar:lowe
	pron	<1ma:l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1564-93, English dramatist and poet, who established blank verse as a creative form of dramatic expression. His plays include (1590), (??1592), and (1604). He was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl.
marmalade	ety	C16: via French from Portuguese marmelada, from marmelo quince, from Latin, from Greek melim*_elon, from meli honey+ m*_elon apple
marmalade	1.
	syl	mar+ma+lade
	pron	<1ma:m*2lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a preserve made by boiling the pulp and rind of citrus fruits, esp. oranges, with sugar.
marmalade	2.
	syl	mar+ma+lade
	pron	<1ma:m*2lAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cats
	def	streaked orange or yellow and brown.
marmalade tree	0.
	syl	mar+ma+lade tree
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American sapotaceous tree, with durable wood: its fruit is used to make preserves. Also called: {mamey}.
Marmora	alt
	head	Marmara
	or	Marmara
	syl	Mar+mo+ra
	pron	<1ma:m*r*>
	pos	n.
Sea of	infl
	head	Marmara
	syl	Sea of.
	pos	n.
Marmara	0.
	or	Marmora
	syl	Mar+ma+ra
	pron	<1ma:m*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep inland sea in NW Turkey, linked with the Black Sea by the Bosporus and with the Aegean by the Dardanelles: separates Turkey in Europe from Turkey in Asia. Area: 11471 sq. km (4429 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Propontis}.
marmite	ety	from French: pot
marmite	1.
	syl	mar+mite
	pron	<1ma:mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cooking pot.
marmite	2.
	syl	mar+mite
	pron	<1ma:mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	soup cooked in such a pot.
marmite	3.
	syl	mar+mite
	pron	<1ma:mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual covered casserole for serving soup.
Marmite	0.
	syl	Mar+mite
	pron	<1ma:mIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. trademark.
	def	a yeast and vegetable extract used as a spread, flavouring, etc.
Marmolada	0.
	syl	Mar+mo+la+da
	pron	Italian <2marmc1lada>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NE Italy: highest peak in the Dolomites. Height: 3342 m (10965 ft.).
marmoreal	ety	C18: from Latin marmoreus, from marmor marble
marmorean	alt
	head	marmoreal
	or	marmoreal
	syl	mar+mo+re:an
	pos	adj.
marmoreal	0.
	or	marmorean
	syl	mar+mo+re:al
	pron	<ma:1mc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling marble.
	exam	1	a marmoreal complexion.
marmoreally	sub
	head	marmoreal
	syl	mar+1mo+re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
marmoset	ety	C14: from Old French marmouset grotesque figure, of obscure origin
marmoset	1.
	syl	mar+mo+set
	pron	<1ma:m*2zet>
	pos	n.
	def	any small South American monkey of the genus and related genera, having long hairy tails, clawed digits, and tufts of hair around the head and ears: family
pygmy marmoset	2.
	head	marmoset
	syl	pygmy marmoset.
	def	a related form, the smallest monkey, inhabiting tropical forests of the Amazon.
marmot	ety	C17: from French marmotte, perhaps ultimately from Latin m*_ur- (stem of m*_us) mouse+ montis of the mountain
marmot	1.
	syl	mar+mot
	pron	<1ma:m*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing sciurine rodent of the genus of Europe, Asia, and North America. They are heavily built, having short legs, a short furry tail, and coarse fur.
prairie marmot	2.
	head	marmot
	syl	prairie marmot.
	def	another name for {prairie dog}.
Marne	0.
	syl	Marne:
	qual	French
	def	marn)@T
Marne	1.
	syl	Marne:
	qual	French
	def	a department of NE France, in Champagne-Ardenne region. Capital: Ch*^alons-sur-Marne. Pop.: 549485 (1975). Area: 8205 sq. km (3200 sq. miles).
Marne	2.
	syl	Marne:
	qual	French
	def	a river in NE France, rising on the plateau of Langres and flowing north, then west to the River Seine, north of Paris: linked by canal with the Rivers Sa*^one, Rhine, and Aisne; scene of two unsuccessful German offensives (1914, 1918) during World War I. Length: 525 km (326 miles).
Maroc	0.
	syl	Ma+roc
	pron	<ma1rck>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Morocco}.
marocain	1.
	syl	mar:o+cain
	pron	<1m@r*2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of ribbed crepe.
marocain	2.
	syl	mar:o+cain
	pron	<1m@r*2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made from this fabric.
Maronite	ety	C16: from Late Latin Mar*_on*_ita, after Maro, 5th-century Syrian monk
Maronite	0.
	syl	Mar:o+nite
	pron	<1m@r*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a member of a body of Uniats of Syrian origin, now living chiefly in Lebanon.
maroon	ety	C17 (applied to fugitive slaves): from American Spanish cimarr*'on wild, literally: dwelling on peaks, from Spanish cima summit
maroon	H1.1.
	syl	ma+roon
	pron	<m*1ru:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave ashore and abandon, esp. on an island.
maroon	H1.2.
	syl	ma+roon
	pron	<m*1ru:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to isolate without resources.
maroon	H1.3.
	syl	ma+roon
	pron	<m*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a descendant of a group of runaway slaves living in the remoter areas of the West Indies or Guyana.
maroon	ety	C18: from French, literally: chestnut, #7marron 
maroon	H2.1.a.
	syl	ma+roon
	pron	<m*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark red to purplish-red colour.
maroon	H2.1.b.
	syl	ma+roon
	pron	<m*1ru:n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a maroon carpet.
maroon	H2.2.
	syl	ma+roon
	pron	<m*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an exploding firework, esp. one used as a warning signal.
maroquin	ety	C16: from French: Moroccan
maroquin	0.
	syl	mar:o+quin
	pron	<2m@r*1kEn> <1m@r*kin>, <-kwin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tanning.
	def	morocco leather.
Maros	0.
	syl	Ma+ros
	pron	<1mcroS>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for the {Mure*,s}.
Martin	infl
	head	Marprelate
	syl	Mar:tin
	pos	n.
Marprelate	0.
	syl	Mar:pre:late
	pron	<1ma:prelit>
	pos	n.
	def	the pen name of the anonymous author or authors of a series of satirical Puritan tracts (1588-89), attacking the bishops of the Church of England.
Marq	0.
	syl	Marq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Marquis.
J (ohn) P (hillips) 	infl
	head	Marquand
	syl	J (ohn) P (hillips) .
	pos	n.
Marquand	0.
	syl	Mar:quand
	pron	<ma:1kwond>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1960, U.S. novelist, noted for his stories featuring the Japanese detective Mr. Moto and for his satirical comedies of New England life, such as (1937).
marque	ety	from French, from marquer to #7mark 
marque	1.
	syl	marque
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a brand of product, esp. of a car.
marque	2.
	syl	marque
	pron	<ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an emblem or nameplate used to identify a product, esp. a car.
marquee	ety	C17 (originally an officer's tent): invented singular form of #7marquise, erroneously taken to be plural
marquee	1.
	syl	mar+quee
	pron	<ma:1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tent used for entertainment, etc.
marquee	2.
	syl	mar+quee
	pron	<ma:1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {marquise}. a canopy over the entrance to a theatre, hotel, etc.
Marquesan	1.
	syl	Mar+que+san
	pron	<ma:1kAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Marquesas Islands or their inhabitants.
Marquesan	2.
	syl	Mar+que+san
	pron	<ma:1kAzN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Marquesas Islands.
Marquesas Islands	0.
	syl	Mar+que+sas Islands
	pron	<ma:1kAs@s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia. Pop.: 5593 (1971). Area: 1287 sq. km (497 sq. miles). French name: {*^Iles Mar+quises} (il mar#!ki$:z).
marquess	1.
	syl	mar+quess
	pron	<1ma:kwis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Isles
	def	a nobleman ranking between a duke and an earl.
marquess	2.
	syl	mar+quess
	pron	<1ma:kwis>
	pos	n.
	def	See {marquis}.
marquessate	0.
	syl	mar+quess+ate
	pron	<1ma:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Isles
	def	the dignity, rank, or position of a marquess; marquisate.
marquetry	ety	C16: from Old French, from marqueter to inlay, from marque {#7mark %1}
marqueterie	alt
	head	marquetry
	or	marquetry
	syl	mar+que+te+rie
	pron	<1ma:kitri>
	pos	n.
marquetries	infl
	head	marquetry
	or	marqueteries
	syl	mar+que+tries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marqueteries	infl
	head	marquetry
	or	marquetries
	syl	mar+que+te+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marquetry	0.
	or	marqueterie
	syl	mar+que+try
	pron	<1ma:kitri>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of inlaid veneers of wood, brass, ivory, etc., fitted together to form a picture or design, used chiefly as ornamentation in furniture. Compare {parquetry}.
Jacques	infl
	head	Marquette
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Marquette	0.
	syl	Mar:quette
	pron	<ma:1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1637-75, French Jesuit missionary and explorer, with Louis Jolliet, of the Mississippi river.
marquis	ety	C14: from Old French marchis, literally: count of the march, from marche #7march %2
marquises	infl
	head	marquis
	or	marquis
	syl	mar+quis:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marquis	infl
	or	marquises
	syl	mar+quis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marquis	0.
	syl	mar+quis
	pron	<1ma:kwis>, <ma:1kE>, French <mar1ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various countries
	def	a nobleman ranking above a count, corresponding to a British marquess. The title of marquis is often used in place of that of marquess.
Don (ald Robert Perry) 	infl
	head	Marquis
	syl	Don (ald Robert Perry) .
	pos	n.
Marquis	0.
	syl	Mar:quis
	pron	<1ma:kwis>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1937, U.S. humorist; author of (1927).
marquisate	1.
	syl	mar+quis+ate
	pron	<1ma:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or dignity of a marquis.
marquisate	2.
	syl	mar+quis+ate
	pron	<1ma:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	the domain of a marquis.
marquise	ety	C18: from French, feminine of #7marquis 
marquise	1.
	syl	mar+quise
	pron	<ma:1kEz>, French <mar1kEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various countries
	def	another word for {marchioness}.
marquise	2.a.
	syl	mar+quise
	pron	<ma:1kEz>, French <mar1kEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a gemstone, esp. a diamond, cut in a pointed oval shape and usually faceted.
marquise	2.b.
	syl	mar+quise
	pron	<ma:1kEz>, French <mar1kEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of jewellery, esp. a ring, set with such a stone or with an oval cluster of stones.
marquise	3.
	syl	mar+quise
	pron	<ma:1kEz>, French <mar1kEz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {marquee} (sense 2).
marquisette	ety	C20: from French, diminutive of #7marquise 
marquisette	0.
	syl	mar+qui+sette
	pron	<2ma:ki1zet>, <-kwi->
	pos	n.
	def	a leno-weave fabric of cotton, silk, etc.
Marrakesh	alt
	head	Marrakech
	or	Marrakech
	syl	Mar+ra+kesh
	pron	<m*1r@keS>, <2m@r*1keS>
	pos	n.
Marrakech	0.
	or	Marrakesh
	syl	Mar+ra+kech
	pron	<m*1r@keS>, <2m@r*1keS>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Morocco: several times capital of Morocco; tourist centre. Pop.: 332741 (1971).
marram grass	ety	C17: marram, from Old Norse mar*'almr, from marr sea+ h*'almr #7haulm 
marram grass	0.
	syl	mar+ram grass
	pron	<1m@r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several grasses of the genus (or esp. that grow on sandy shores and can withstand drying: often planted to stabilize sand dunes.
Marrano	ety	from Spanish, literally: pig, with reference to the Jewish prohibition against eating pork
Marranos	infl
	head	Marrano
	syl	Mar+ra+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Marrano	0.
	syl	Mar+ra+no
	pron	<m*1ra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish or Portuguese Jew of the late Middle Ages who was converted to Christianity, esp. one forcibly converted but secretly adhering to Judaism.
marriage	ety	C13: from Old French; see #7marry %1, -#7age 
marriage	1.
	syl	mar+riage
	pron	<1m@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or relationship of being husband and wife.
marriage	2.a.
	syl	mar+riage
	pron	<1m@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the legal union or contract made by a man and woman to live as husband and wife.
marriage	2.b.
	syl	mar+riage
	pron	<1m@riJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	marriage licence;
	exam	2	marriage certificate.
marriage	3.
	syl	mar+riage
	pron	<1m@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the religious or legal ceremony formalizing this union; wedding.
marriage	4.
	syl	mar+riage
	pron	<1m@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a close or intimate union, relationship, etc..
	exam	1	a marriage of ideas.
marriage	5.
	syl	mar+riage
	pron	<1m@riJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain card games, such as bezique, pinochle
	def	the king and queen of the same suit.
marriageable	0.
	syl	mar+riage+a:ble
	pron	<1m@riJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of women
	def	suitable for marriage, usually with reference to age.
marriageability	sub
	head	marriageable
	or	marriageableness
	syl	mar+riage+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
marriageableness	sub
	head	marriageable
	or	marriageability
	syl	mar+riage+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
marriage guidance	0.a.
	syl	mar+riage guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	advice given to couples who have problems in their married life.
marriage guidance	0.b.
	syl	mar+riage guid+ance
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a marriage guidance counsellor.
marriage of convenience	0.
	syl	mar+riage of con+ven:i+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a marriage based on expediency rather than on love.
married	1.
	syl	mar+ried
	pron	<1m@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a husband or wife.
married	2.
	syl	mar+ried
	pron	<1m@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	joined in marriage.
	exam	1	a married couple.
married	3.
	syl	mar+ried
	pron	<1m@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving marriage or married persons.
married	4.
	syl	mar+ried
	pron	<1m@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely or intimately united.
married	5.
	syl	mar+ried
	pron	<1m@rid>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a married person (esp. in the phrase {young marrieds) }.
marron	ety	from French, of obscure origin
marron	0.
	syl	mar+ron
	pron	<1m@r*n>, French <ma1r?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a large edible sweet chestnut.
marrons glac'es	0.
	syl	mar+rons gla+c*'es
	pron	French. <mar?~c> <gla1sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	chestnuts cooked in syrup and glazed.
marrow	ety	Old English m@arg; related to Old Frisian merg, Old Norse mergr 
marrow	H1.1.
	syl	mar+row
	pron	<1m@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the fatty network of connective tissue that fills the cavities of bones.
marrow	H1.2.
	syl	mar+row
	pron	<1m@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the vital part; essence.
marrow	H1.3.
	syl	mar+row
	pron	<1m@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	vitality.
marrow	H1.4.
	syl	mar+row
	pron	<1m@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	rich food.
marrow	H1.5.
	syl	mar+row
	pron	<1m@r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {vegetable marrow}.
marrowy	sub
	head	marrow
	syl	mar+row:y
	pos	adj.
marrow	ety	C15 marwe fellow worker, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic margr friendly
marrow	H2.0.
	syl	mar+row
	pron	<1m@r*u>, <-r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect, chiefly Durham.
	def	a companion, esp. a workmate.
marrowbone	0.a.
	syl	mar:row+bone
	pron	<1m@r*u2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a bone containing edible marrow.
marrowbone	0.b.
	syl	mar:row+bone
	pron	<1m@r*u2b*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	marrowbone jelly.
marrowbones	1.
	syl	mar:row+bones
	pron	<1m@r*u2b*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	the knees.
marrowbones	2.
	syl	mar:row+bones
	pron	<1m@r*u2b*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a rare word for {crossbones}.
marrow pea	alt
	head	marrowfat
	or	marrowfat
	syl	mar+row pea
	pos	n.
marrowfat	1.
	or	marrow pea
	syl	mar:row+fat
	pron	<1m@r*u2f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of pea plant that have large seeds.
marrowfat	2.
	or	marrow pea
	syl	mar:row+fat
	pron	<1m@r*u2f@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of such a plant.
marrow squash	0.
	syl	mar+row squash
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several oblong squashes that have a hard smooth rind, esp. the vegetable marrow.
marry	ety	C13: from Old French marier, from Latin mar*_it*_are, from mar*_itus married (man), perhaps from m*_as male
marries	infl
	head	marry
	syl	mar+ries
	pos	vb.
marrying	infl
	head	marry
	syl	mar+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
married	infl
	head	marry
	syl	mar+ried.
	pos	vb.
marry	H1.1.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take (someone as one's husband or wife) in marriage.
marry	H1.2.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join or give in marriage.
marry	H1.3.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire (something) by marriage.
	exam	1	marry money.
marry	H1.4.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unite closely or intimately.
marry	H1.5.a.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to match up (the strands) of unlaid ropes before splicing.
marry	H1.5.b.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seize (two ropes) together at intervals along their lengths.
marrier	sub
	head	marry
	syl	mar+ri+er
	pos	n.
marry	ety	C14: euphemistic for the Virgin Mary 
marry	H2.0.
	syl	mar+ry
	pron	<1m@ri>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, anger, etc.
Frederick	infl
	head	Marryat
	syl	Fred:er:ick.
	pos	n.
Marryat	0.
	syl	Mar:ry:at
	pron	<1m@ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1792-1848, English novelist and naval officer; author of novels of sea life, such as (1836), and children's stories, such as (1847).
marry into	0.
	syl	mar+ry in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become a member of (a family) by marriage.
marry off	0.
	syl	mar+ry off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find a husband or wife for (a person, esp. one's son or daughter).
Mars	1.
	syl	Mars
	pron	<ma:z>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Red Planet}. the fourth planet from the sun, having a reddish-orange surface with numerous dark patches and two white polar caps. The surface ranges in temperature from about -70?%C at night to -40?%C during the day. The planet has two tiny satellites, Phobos and Deimos. Mean distance from sun: 228 million km; period of revolution around sun: 686.98 days; period of axial rotation: 24.6225 hours; diameter and mass: 53.2 and 10.7 per cent that of earth respectively. {See also {canal} (sense 4)}.
Mars	2.
	syl	Mars
	pron	<ma:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of war, the father of Romulus and Remus. Greek counterpart: {Ares}.
Mars	3.
	syl	Mars
	pron	<ma:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the alchemical name for {iron}.
Marsala	1.
	syl	Mar+sa+la
	pron	<ma:1sa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Sicily: landing place of Garibaldi at the start of his Sicilian campaign (1860). Pop.: 79920 (1971).
Marsala	2.
	syl	Mar+sa+la
	pron	<ma:1sa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark sweet dessert wine made in Sicily.
Marseillaise	ety	C18: from French (chanson)
the	infl
	head	Marseillaise
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Marseillaise	0.
	syl	Mar+seil+laise
	pron	<2ma:s*1lAz>, French <marse1je:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the French national anthem. It was written in 1792 by C. J. Rouget de Lisle as a war song for the Rhine army of revolutionary France.
marseille	ety	C18: from Marseille quilting, made in Marseilles
marseilles	alt
	head	marseille
	or	marseille
	syl	mar+seilles
	pron	<ma:1sAlz>
	pos	n.
marseille	0.
	or	marseilles
	syl	mar+seille
	pron	<ma:1sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong cotton fabric with a raised pattern, used for bedspreads, etc.
Marseille	0.
	syl	Mar+seille
	pron	French <mar1sej>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE France, on the Gulf of Lions: second largest city in the country and a major port; founded in about 600 #7b.c. by Greeks from Phocaea; oil refining. Pop.: 914356 (1975). Ancient name: {Massilia}. English name: {Mar+seilles} (m$a$:#!se$I, -#!se$Ilz).
marsh	ety	Old English merisc; related to German Marsch, Dutch marsk; related to {#7mere %2}
marsh	0.
	syl	marsh
	pron	<ma:S>
	pos	n.
	def	low poorly drained land that is sometimes flooded and often lies at the edge of lakes, etc. Compare { {swamp} (sense 1).}
marshlike	sub
	head	marsh
	syl	marsh+2like
	pos	adj.
marshal	ety	C13: from Old French mareschal; related to Old High German marahscalc groom, from marah horse+ scalc servant
marshal	1.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some armies and air forces
	def	an officer of the highest rank.
marshal	2.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	an officer, usually a junior barrister, who accompanies a judge on circuit and performs miscellaneous secretarial duties.
marshal	3.a.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a Federal court officer assigned to a judicial district whose functions are similar to those of a sheriff.
marshal	3.b.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some states
	def	the chief police or fire officer.
marshal	4.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer who organizes or conducts ceremonies, parades, etc.
marshal	5.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {knight marshal}. (formerly in England) an officer of the royal family or court, esp. one in charge of protocol.
marshal	6.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {ostler}.
marshals	infl
	head	marshal
	or	marshals
	syl	mar+shals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
marshalling	infl
	head	marshal
	or	marshaling
	syl	mar+shal+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
marshalled	infl
	head	marshal
	or	marshaled
	syl	mar+shalled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
marshaling	infl
	head	marshal
	or	marshalling
	syl	mar+shal+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
marshaled	infl
	head	marshal
	or	marshalled
	syl	mar+shaled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
marshal	7.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange in order.
	exam	1	to marshal the facts.
marshal	8.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assemble and organize (troops, vehicles, etc.) prior to onward movement.
marshal	9.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange (assets, mortgages, etc.) in order of priority.
marshal	10.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to guide or lead, esp. in a ceremonious way.
marshal	11.
	syl	mar+shal
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine (two or more coats of arms) on one shield.
marshalcy	sub
	head	marshal
	or	marshalship
	syl	mar+shal+cy
	pos	n.
marshalship	sub
	head	marshal
	or	marshalcy
	syl	mar+shal+2ship
	pos	n.
marshaller	sub
	head	marshal
	or	marshaler
	syl	mar+shal+ler
	pos	n.
marshaler	sub
	head	marshal
	or	marshaller
	syl	mar+shal+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Alfred	1.
	head	Marshall
	syl	Al:fred.
	def	1842-1924, English economist, author of (1890).
George Catlett	2.
	head	Marshall
	syl	George Cat:lett.
	def	1880-1959, U.S. general and statesman. He was chief of staff of the U.S. army (1939-45) and, as secretary of state (1947-49), he proposed the Marshall Plan (1947), later called the European Recovery Programme: Nobel peace prize 1953.
John	3.
	head	Marshall
	syl	John.
	def	1755-1835, U.S. jurist and statesman. As chief justice of the Supreme Court (1801-35), he established the principles of U.S. constitutional law.
marshalling yard	0.
	syl	mar+shall+ing yard
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	a place or depot where railway wagons are shunted and made up into trains and where engines, carriages, etc., are kept when not in use.
Marshall Islands	0.
	syl	Mar+shall Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 34 coral islands in the W central Pacific, in E Micronesia: administratively part of the United States Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands since 1947; consists of two parallel chains, Ralik and Ratak. Pop.: 23166 (1971). Area: (land) 158 sq. km (61 sq. miles); (lagoon) 11655 sq. km (4500 sq. miles).
Marshall Plan	0.
	syl	Mar+shall Plan
	pos	n.
	def	a programme of U.S. economic aid for the reconstruction of post-World War II Europe (1948-52). Official name: {European Recovery Programme}.
Marshalsea	ety	C14: see #7marshal, -#7cy 
Marshalsea	1.
	syl	Mar+shal+sea
	pron	<1ma:S*l2sE>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	a court held before the knight marshal: abolished 1849.
Marshalsea	2.
	syl	Mar+shal+sea
	pron	<1ma:S*l2sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a prison for debtors and others, situated in Southwark, London: abolished in 1842.
marsh andromeda	0.
	syl	marsh an+drom+e:da
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing pink-flowered ericaceous evergreen shrub, that grows in peaty bogs of northern regions. Also called: {moorwort}.
marsh elder	0.
	syl	marsh el+der
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American shrubs of the genus growing in salt marshes: family (composites). Compare { {elder%2}}.
marsh fever	0.
	syl	marsh fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {malaria}.
marsh gas	0.
	syl	marsh gas
	pos	n.
	def	a gas largely composed of methane produced when vegetation decomposes under water.
marsh harrier	1.
	syl	marsh har+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a European harrier, that frequents marshy regions.
marsh harrier	2.
	syl	marsh har+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {hen harrier}.
marsh hawk	0.
	syl	marsh hawk
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the {hen harrier}.
marsh hen	0.
	syl	marsh hen
	pos	n.
	def	any bird that frequents marshes and swamps, esp. a rail, coot, or gallinule.
marshland	0.
	syl	marsh+land
	pron	<1ma:Sl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land consisting of marshes.
marsh mallow	1.
	syl	marsh mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a malvaceous plant, that grows in salt marshes and has pale pink flowers. The roots yield a mucilage formerly used to make marshmallows.
marsh mallow	2.
	syl	marsh mal+low
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for { {rose mallow} (sense 1).}
marshmallow	1.
	syl	marsh+mal+low
	pron	<2ma:S1m@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet of a spongy texture containing gum arabic or gelatine, sugar, etc.
marshmallow	2.
	syl	marsh+mal+low
	pron	<2ma:S1m@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetened paste or confection made from the root of the marsh mallow.
marshmallowy	sub
	head	marshmallow
	syl	marsh+1mal+low:y
	pos	adj.
marsh marigold	0.
	syl	marsh mar:i+gold
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow-flowered ranunculaceous plant, that grows in swampy places. Also called: {kingcup, May blobs}, and (U.S.) {cowslip}.
marsh tit	0.
	syl	marsh tit
	pos	n.
	def	a small European songbird, with a black head and greyish-brown body: family (tits).
marshier	infl
	head	marshy
	syl	marsh:i+er
	pos	adj.
marshiest	infl
	head	marshy
	syl	marsh:i+est.
	pos	adj.
marshy	0.
	syl	marsh:y
	pron	<1ma:Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or like a marsh.
marshiness	sub
	head	marshy
	syl	marsh:i+ness
	pos	n.
Marsilius of Padua	0.
	syl	Mar:sil:i:us of Pad+u:a
	pron	<ma:1sili*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name ??1290-??1343, Italian political philosopher, best known as the author of the (1324), which upheld the power of the temporal ruler over that of the church.
marsipobranch	ety	C19: from New Latin Marsipobranchia, from Greek marsipos pouch+ branchia gills
marsipobranch	0.
	syl	mar+si+po+branch
	pron	<1ma:sip*u2br@Gk>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {cyclostome}.
John	infl
	head	Marston
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Marston	0.
	syl	Mars:ton
	pron	<1ma:st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??1576-1634, English dramatist and satirist. His works include the revenge tragedies (1602) and (1602) and the satirical comedy (1604).
Marston Moor	0.
	syl	Mars+ton Moor
	pos	n.
	def	a flat low-lying area in NE England, west of York: scene of a battle (1644) in which the Parliamentarians defeated the Royalists.
marsupial	ety	C17: see #7marsupium 
marsupial	1.
	syl	mar+su+pi:al
	pron	<ma:1sju:pi*l>, <-1su:->
	pos	n.
	def	any mammal of the order in which the young are born in an immature state and continue development in the marsupium. The order occurs mainly in Australia and South and Central America and includes the opossums, bandicoots, koala, wombats, and kangaroos.
marsupial	2.
	syl	mar+su+pi:al
	pron	<ma:1sju:pi*l>, <-1su:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
marsupial	3.
	syl	mar+su+pi:al
	pron	<ma:1sju:pi*l>, <-1su:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a marsupium.
marsupialian	sub
	head	marsupial
	or	marsupian
	syl	mar+su+pi:a+li:an
	pron	<ma:?!2sju:pi1Ali*n>, <-2su:->
	pos	n. adj.
marsupian	sub
	head	marsupial
	or	marsupialian
	syl	mar+1su+pi:an
	pos	n. adj.
marsupial mole	0.
	syl	mar+su+pi:al mole
	pos	n.
	def	any molelike marsupial of the family
marsupial mouse	0.
	syl	mar+su+pi:al mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any mouselike insectivorous marsupial of the subfamily family
marsupium	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin: purse, from Greek marsupion, diminutive of marsipos 
marsupia	infl
	head	marsupium
	syl	mar+su+pi:a
	pron	<-pi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marsupium	0.
	syl	mar+su+pi:um
	pron	<ma:1sju:pi*m>, <-1su:->
	pos	n.
	def	an external pouch in most female marsupials within which the newly born offspring are suckled and complete their development.
mart	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch mart #7market 
mart	0.
	syl	mart
	pron	<ma:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a market or trading centre.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Martaban
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Martaban	0.
	syl	Mar+ta+ban
	pron	<2ma:ta:1ba:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Bay of Bengal in Lower Burma.
martagon	ety	C15: from French, from Turkish martag*_an a type of turban
martagon lily	alt
	head	martagon
	or	martagon
	syl	mar+ta+gon lil:y
	pron	<1ma:t*g*n>
	pos	n.
martagon	0.
	or	martagon lily
	syl	mar+ta+gon
	pron	<1ma:t*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian lily plant, cultivated for its mottled purplish-red flowers with reflexed petals. Also called: {Turk's-cap lily}.
Martel	0.
	syl	Mar:tel
	pron	<ma:1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Charles Martel}.
martellato	ety	Italian: hammered
martellando	alt
	head	martellato
	or	martellato
	syl	mar+tel+lan+do
	pos	n.
martellato	0.
	or	martellando
	syl	mar+tel+la+to
	pron	<2ma:t*1la:t*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in string playing
	def	the practice of bowing the string with a succession of short sharp blows.
Martello tower	ety	C18: after Cape Mortella in Corsica, where the British navy captured a tower of this type in 1794
Martello	alt
	head	Martello tower
	or	Martello tower
	syl	Mar+tel+lo
	pron	<ma:1tel*u>
	pos	n.
Martello tower	0.
	or	Martello
	syl	Mar+tel+lo tow+er
	pron	<ma:1tel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small circular tower for coastal defence, formerly much used in Europe.
marten	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch martren, from Old French (peau) martrine skin of a marten, from martre, probably of Germanic origin
martens	infl
	head	marten
	or	marten
	syl	mar+tens
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marten	infl
	or	martens
	syl	mar+ten.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marten	1.
	syl	mar+ten
	pron	<1ma:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several agile arboreal musteline mammals of the genus of Europe, Asia, and North America, having bushy tails and golden brown to blackish fur. See also {pine marten}.
marten	2.
	syl	mar+ten
	pron	<1ma:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the highly valued fur of these animals, esp. that of
marten	xref
	syl	mar+ten
	pron	<1ma:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	See also { {sable} (sense 1)}.
martensite	ety	C20: named after Adolf Martens (died 1914), German metallurgist
martensite	0.
	syl	mar+ten+site
	pron	<1ma:tin2zIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent formed in steels by rapid quenching, consisting of a supersaturated solid solution of carbon in iron. It is formed by the breakdown of austenite when the rate of cooling is large enough to prevent pearlite forming.
martensitic	sub
	head	martensite
	syl	mar+ten+sit+ic
	pron	<2ma:tin1zitik>
	pos	adj.
Martha	0.
	syl	Mar:tha
	pron	<1ma:T*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a sister of Mary and Lazarus, who lived at Bethany and ministered to Jesus (Luke 10:38-42).
martial	ety	C14: from Latin marti*_alis of M#7ars 
martial	0.
	syl	mar+tial
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of war, soldiers, or the military life.
martialism	sub
	head	martial
	syl	mar+tial+ism
	pos	n.
martialist	sub
	head	martial
	syl	mar+tial+ist
	pos	n.
martially	sub
	head	martial
	syl	mar+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
martialness	sub
	head	martial
	syl	mar+tial+ness
	pos	n.
Martial	H1.0.
	syl	Mar+tial
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Mars.
Martial	H2.0.
	syl	Mar:tial
	pron	<1ma:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	full name ??40-??104 #7a.d., Latin epigrammatist and poet, born in Spain.
martial law	0.
	syl	mar+tial law
	pos	n.
	def	the rule of law established and maintained by the military in the absence of civil law.
Martian	1.
	syl	Mar+tian
	pron	<1ma:S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Mars.
Martian	2.
	syl	Mar+tian
	pron	<1ma:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Mars, esp. in science fiction.
martin	ety	C15: perhaps from St. M#7artin, because the birds were believed to migrate at the time of Martinmas
martin	0.
	syl	mar+tin
	pron	<1ma:tin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various swallows of the genera etc., having a square or slightly forked tail. See also {house martin}.
Frank	1.
	head	Martin
	syl	Frank.
	def	1890-1974, Swiss composer. He used a modified form of the twelve-note technique in some of his works, which include (1946) and the oratorio (1949).
Saint	2.
	head	Martin
	syl	Saint
	def	called ??316-??397 #7a.d., bishop of Tours (??371-??397); patron saint of France. He furthered monasticism in Gaul. Feast day: Nov. 11.
Roger	infl
	head	Martin du Gard
	syl	Ro:ger
	pron	<rc1ZA>
	pos	n.
Martin du Gard	0.
	syl	Mar:tin du Gard
	pron	French <mart?~e>, French <dy> <1ga:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1958, French novelist, noted for his series of novels, (1922-40): Nobel prize for literature 1937.
Harriet	1.
	head	Martineau
	syl	Har:ri:et.
	def	1802-76, English author of books on political economy and of novels and children's stories.
Martineau	2.
	syl	Mar:ti:neau
	pron	<1ma:ti2n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	her brother, {James}. 1805-1900, English Unitarian theologian and minister.
martinet	ety	C17: from French, from the name of General Martinet, drill-master under Louis XIV
martinet	0.
	syl	mar+ti+net
	pron	<2ma:ti1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who maintains strict discipline, esp. in a military force.
martinetish	sub
	head	martinet
	syl	mar+ti+1net+ish
	pos	adj.
martinetism	sub
	head	martinet
	syl	mar+ti+1net+ism
	pos	n.
martingale	ety	C16: from French, of uncertain origin
martingale	1.
	syl	mar+tin+gale
	pron	<1ma:tin2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap from the reins to the girth of a horse preventing it from carrying its head too high.
martingale	2.
	syl	mar+tin+gale
	pron	<1ma:tin2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any gambling system in which the stakes are raised, usually doubled, after each loss.
martingale	3.
	syl	mar+tin+gale
	pron	<1ma:tin2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {martingale boom}.
martingale	3.a.
	syl	mar+tin+gale
	pron	<1ma:tin2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain or cable running from a bowsprit to the stern, and serving to counteract the strain of the headstays.
martingale	3.b.
	syl	mar+tin+gale
	pron	<1ma:tin2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {dolphin striker}.
martini	ety	C19 (sense 2): perhaps from the name of the inventor
martinis	infl
	head	martini
	syl	mar+ti+nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
martini	1.
	syl	mar+ti+ni
	pron	<ma:1tEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an Italian vermouth.
martini	2.
	syl	mar+ti+ni
	pron	<ma:1tEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a cocktail of gin and vermouth.
Simone	infl
	head	Martini
	syl	Si:mo:ne
	pron	<si1mo:nA>
	pos	n.
Martini	0.
	syl	Mar:ti:ni
	pron	Italian <mar1tEni>
	pos	n.
	def	??1284-1344, Sienese painter.
Martinique	0.
	syl	Mar+ti+nique
	pron	<2ma:ti1nEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the E Caribbean, in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles: administratively an overseas region of France. Capital: Fort-de-France. Pop.: 328239 (1975). Area: 1090 sq. km (420 sq. miles).
Martinican	sub
	head	Martinique
	syl	Mar+ti+1ni+can
	pos	n. adj.
Martinmas	0.
	syl	Mar+tin+mas
	pron	<1ma:tinm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the feast of St. Martin on Nov. 11; one of the four quarter days in Scotland.
Bohuslav	infl
	head	Martinu
	syl	Bo:hu:slav
	pron	<1bchu?!slaf>
	pos	n.
Martinu	0.
	syl	Mar:ti:n*%u
	pron	<1ma:ti2nu:>, Czech <1martinu:>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1959, Czech composer.
martlet	ety	C16: from French martelet, variant of martinet, diminutive of #7martin 
martlet	1.
	syl	mart+let
	pron	<1ma:tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for a {martin}.
martlet	2.
	syl	mart+let
	pron	<1ma:tlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Her?!aldry.
	def	a footless bird often found in coats of arms, standing for either a martin or a swallow.
martyr	ety	Old English martir, from Church Latin martyr, from Late Greek martur-, martus witness
martyr	1.
	syl	mar+tyr
	pron	<1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who suffers death rather than renounce his religious beliefs.
martyr	2.
	syl	mar+tyr
	pron	<1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who suffers greatly or dies for a cause, belief, etc.
martyr	3.
	syl	mar+tyr
	pron	<1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who suffers from poor health, misfortune, etc..
	exam	1	he's a martyr to rheumatism.
martyr	4.
	syl	mar+tyr
	pron	<1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious or derogatory.
	def	a person who feigns suffering to gain sympathy, help, etc.
martyr	5.
	syl	mar+tyr
	pron	<1ma:t*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to kill as a martyr.
martyr	6.
	syl	mar+tyr
	pron	<1ma:t*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to make a martyr of.
martyrization	sub
	head	martyr
	or	martyrisation
	syl	mar+tyr:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
martyrisation	sub
	head	martyr
	or	martyrization
	syl	mar+tyr:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
martyrdom	1.
	syl	mar+tyr+dom
	pron	<1ma:t*d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the sufferings or death of a martyr.
martyrdom	2.
	syl	mar+tyr+dom
	pron	<1ma:t*d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	great suffering or torment.
martyrologies	infl
	head	martyrology
	syl	mar+tyr+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
martyrology	1.
	syl	mar+tyr+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ma:t*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an official list of martyrs.
martyrology	2.
	syl	mar+tyr+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ma:t*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the study of the lives of the martyrs.
martyrology	3.
	syl	mar+tyr+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ma:t*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a historical account of the lives of martyrs.
martyrological	sub
	head	martyrology
	or	martyrologic
	syl	mar+tyr:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ma:t*r*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
martyrologic	sub
	head	martyrology
	or	martyrological
	syl	mar+tyr:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
martyrologist	sub
	head	martyrology
	syl	mar+tyr+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
martyries	infl
	head	martyry
	syl	mar+tyr:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
martyry	0.
	syl	mar+tyr:y
	pron	<1ma:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrine or chapel erected in honour of a martyr.
marvel	ety	C13: from Old French merveille, from Late Latin m*_ir*_abilia, from Latin m*_ir*_abilis from m*_ir*_ar*_i to wonder at
marvels	infl
	head	marvel
	or	marvels
	syl	mar+vels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
marvelling	infl
	head	marvel
	or	marveling
	syl	mar+vel+ling
	pos	vb.
marvelled	infl
	head	marvel
	or	marveled
	syl	mar+velled
	pos	vb.
marveling	infl
	head	marvel
	or	marvelling
	syl	mar+vel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
marveled	infl
	head	marvel
	or	marvelled
	syl	mar+veled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
marvel	1.
	syl	mar+vel
	pron	<1ma:vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by at or about; when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to be filled with surprise or wonder.
marvel	2.
	syl	mar+vel
	pron	<1ma:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes wonder.
marvel	3.
	syl	mar+vel
	pron	<1ma:vL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	astonishment.
marvelment	sub
	head	marvel
	syl	mar+vel+ment
	pos	n.
Andrew	infl
	head	Marvell
	syl	An:drew.
	pos	n.
Marvell	0.
	syl	Mar:vell
	pron	<1ma:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	1621-78, English poet and satirist. He is noted for his lyrical poems and verse and prose satires attacking the government after the Restoration.
marvelous	alt
	head	marvellous
	or	marvellous
	syl	mar+vel+ous
	pron	<1ma:vL*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
marvellous	1.
	or	marvelous
	syl	mar+vel+lous
	pron	<1ma:vL*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing great wonder, surprise, etc.; extraordinary.
marvellous	2.
	or	marvelous
	syl	mar+vel+lous
	pron	<1ma:vL*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	improbable or incredible.
marvellous	3.
	or	marvelous
	syl	mar+vel+lous
	pron	<1ma:vL*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent; splendid.
marvellously	sub
	head	marvellous
	or	marvelously
	syl	mar+vel+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
marvelously	sub
	head	marvellous
	or	marvellously
	syl	mar+vel+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
marvellousness	sub
	head	marvellous
	or	marvelousness
	syl	mar+vel+lous+ness
	pos	n.
marvelousness	sub
	head	marvellous
	or	marvellousness
	syl	mar+vel+ous+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
marvel-of-Peru	ety	first found in Peru
marvels-of-Peru	infl
	head	marvel-of-Peru
	syl	mar:vels-of-Pe:ru.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
marvel-of-Peru	0.
	syl	mar:vel-of-Pe:ru
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {four-o'clock} (the plant).
Karl	infl
	head	Marx
	syl	Karl
	pos	n.
Marx Brothe	infl
	head	Marx Brothers
	syl	Marx Brothe.
	pos	n.
Marx Brothers	0.
	syl	Marx Broth+ers
	pron	<ma:ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. family of film comedians, esp. {Arthur Marx}, called (1893-1964), {Herbert Marx}, called (born 1901), {Julius Marx}, called (1895-1977), and {Leonard Marx}, called (1891-1961). Their films include (1930), (1931), (1932), (1933), and (1937).
Marxian	0.
	syl	Marx+i:an
	pron	<1ma:ksi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Karl Marx and his theories.
Marxianism	sub
	head	Marxian
	syl	Marx:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
Marxism	0.
	syl	Marx+ism
	pron	<1ma:ksiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the economic and political theory and practice originated by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels that holds that actions and human institutions are economically determined, that the class struggle is the basic agency of historical change, and that capitalism will ultimately be superseded by communism.
Marxism-Leninism	0.
	syl	Marx:ism-Len:in:ism
	pos	n.
	def	the modification of Marxism by Lenin stressing that imperialism is the highest form of capitalism.
Marxist-Leninist	sub
	head	Marxism-Leninism
	syl	Marx:ist-1Len:in:ist
	pos	n. adj.
Marxist	1.
	syl	Marx+ist
	pron	<1ma:ksist>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Marxism.
Marxist	2.
	syl	Marx+ist
	pron	<1ma:ksist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Marx and his teachings.
Mary	1.a.
	syl	Mar:y
	pron	<1me*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Virgin Mary}. the mother of Jesus, believed to have conceived and borne him while still a virgin; she was married to Joseph (Matthew 1:18-25).
Mary	1.b.
	syl	Mar:y
	pron	<1me*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the sister of Martha and Lazarus (Luke 10:38-42; John 11:1-2).
Mary	2.
	syl	Mar:y
	pron	<1me*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1867-1953, queen of England (1910-36) by marriage to George V of England.
Marries	infl
	head	Mary
	syl	Mar:ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mary	3.
	syl	Mar:y
	pron	<1me*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an Aboriginal woman or girl.
Mary I	0.
	syl	Mar:y I
	pos	n.
	def	family name known as 1516-58, queen of England (1553-58). The daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, she married Philip II of Spain in 1554. She restored Roman Catholicism to England and about 300 Protestants were burnt at the stake as heretics.
Mary II	0.
	syl	Mar:y II
	pos	n.
	def	1662-94, queen of England, Scotland, and Ireland (1689-94), ruling jointly with her husband William III. They were offered the crown by the opposition to the arbitrary rule of her father James II.
mary jane	0.
	syl	mar:y jane
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang term for {marijuana}.
Maryland	0.
	syl	Mar:y+land
	pron	<1me*ri2l@nd>, <1meril*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the eastern U.S., on the Atlantic: divided into two unequal parts by Chesapeake Bay: mostly low-lying, with the Alleghenies in the northwest. Capital: Annapolis. Pop.: 3922399 (1970). Area: 31864 sq. km (12303 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Md}. or (with zip code) {MD}
Mary Magdalene	0.
	syl	Mar:y Mag:da:lene
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a woman of {Mag+da+la} (#!m@agd$$l$$) in Galilee whom Jesus cured of evil spirits (Luke 8:2) and who is often identified with the sinful woman of Luke 7:36-50. In Christian tradition she is usually taken to have been a prostitute. See {magdalen}.
Mary Queen of Scots	0.
	syl	Mar:y Queen of Scots
	pos	n.
	def	family name 1542-87, queen of Scotland (1542-67); daughter of James V of Scotland and Mary of Guise. She was married to Francis II of France (1558-60), her cousin Lord Darnley (1565-67), and the Earl of Bothwell (1567-71), who was commonly regarded as Darnley's murderer. She was forced to abdicate in favour of her son (later James VI of Scotland) and fled to England. Imprisoned by Elizabeth I until 1587, she was beheaded for plotting against the English crown.
marzipan	ety	C19: via German from Italian marzapane. See #7marchpane 
marzipan	0.
	syl	mar+zi+pan
	pron	<1ma:zi2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste made from ground almonds, sugar, and egg whites, used to coat fruit cakes or moulded into sweets. Also called (esp. formerly): {marchpane}.
-mas	ety	from M#7ass 
-mas	0.
	syl	-mas
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a Christian festival.
	exam	1	Christmas;
	exam	2	Michaelmas.
Masaccio	0.
	syl	Ma:sac:cio
	pron	Italian <ma1zatCo>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1401-28, Florentine painter. He was the first to apply to painting the laws of perspective discovered by Brunelleschi. His chief work is the frescoes in the Brancacci chapel in the church of Sta. Maria del Carmine, Florence.
Masais	infl
	head	Masai
	or	Masai
	syl	Ma+sais
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Masai	infl
	or	Masais
	syl	Ma+sai
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Masai	1.
	syl	Ma+sai
	pron	<1ma:sI>, <ma:1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Nilotic people, formerly noted as warriors, living chiefly in Kenya and Tanzania.
Masai	2.
	syl	Ma+sai
	pron	<1ma:sI>, <ma:1sI>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Nilotic group of the Nilo-Saharan family.
Masan	0.
	syl	Ma+san
	pron	<1ma:2sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE South Korea, on an inlet of the Korea Strait: first opened to foreign trade in 1899. Pop.: 190992 (1970).
Masaryk	2.
	syl	Ma:sa:ryk
	pron	<1m@s*rik>, Czech <1masarik>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Tom@.*'a*vs Gar@.rigue} (#!t@$ma$:#s #!garik). 1850-1937, Czech philosopher and statesman; a founder of Czechoslovakia (1918) and its first president (1918-35).
Masbate	1.
	syl	Mas+ba+te
	pron	<m@s1ba:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Philippines, between Negros and SE Luzon: agricultural, with resources of gold, copper, and manganese. Pop.: 492908 (1970). Area: 4045 sq. km (1562 sq. miles).
Masbate	2.
	syl	Mas+ba+te
	pron	<m@s1ba:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of this island, a port in the northeast. Pop.: 45591 (1970).
masc	0.
	syl	masc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	masculine.
Pietro	infl
	head	Mascagni
	syl	Pie:tro
	pron	<1pje:tro>
	pos	n.
Mascagni	0.
	syl	Mas:ca:gni
	pron	Italian <mas1ka$j$ji>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1945, Italian composer of operas, including (1890).
mascara	ety	C20: from Spanish: mask
mascara	0.
	syl	mas+car:a
	pron	<m@1ska:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic substance for darkening, colouring, and thickening the eyelashes, applied with a brush or rod.
Mascarene Islands	0.
	syl	Mas+ca+rene Is+lands
	pron	<2m@sk*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the W Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar: consists of the islands of R*'eunion, Mauritius, and Rodrigues. French name: {*^Iles Mascareignes}.
mascle	ety	C14: from Old French macle, perhaps from Latin macula spot
mascle	0.
	syl	mas+cle
	pron	<1ma:skL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge consisting of a lozenge with a lozenge-shaped hole in the middle. Also called: {voided lozenge}.
mascon	ety	C20: from #7mas (#7s) #7+con (#7centration) 
mascon	0.
	syl	mas+con
	pron	<1m@skon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several lunar regions of high gravity.
mascot	ety	C19: from French mascotte, from Proven*,cal mascotto charm, from masco witch
mascot	0.
	syl	mas+cot
	pron	<1m@sk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or thing considered to bring good luck.
masculine	ety	C14: via French from Latin mascul*_inus, from masculus male, from m*_as a male
masculine	1.
	syl	mas+cu+line
	pron	<1m@skjulin>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing qualities or characteristics considered typical of or appropriate to a man; manly.
masculine	2.
	syl	mas+cu+line
	pron	<1m@skjulin>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwomanly.
masculine	3.a.
	syl	mas+cu+line
	pron	<1m@skjulin>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a gender of nouns, occurring in many inflected languages, that includes all kinds of referents as well as some male animate referents.
masculine	3.b.
	syl	mas+cu+line
	pron	<1m@skjulin>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	German @6Weg@9 is a masculine.
masculinely	sub
	head	masculine
	syl	mas+cu+line+ly
	pos	adv.
masculinity	sub
	head	masculine
	or	masculineness
	syl	mas+cu+1lin+i:ty
	pos	n.
masculineness	sub
	head	masculine
	or	masculinity
	syl	mas+cu+line+ness
	pos	n.
masculine ending	0.
	syl	mas+cu+line end+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a stressed syllable at the end of a line of verse. Compare {feminine ending}.
masculine rhyme	0.
	syl	mas+cu+line rhyme
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a rhyme between stressed monosyllables or between the final stressed syllables of polysyllabic words.
	exam	1	book, cook;
	exam	2	collect, direct.
John	infl
	head	Masefield
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Masefield	0.
	syl	Mase:field
	pron	<1mAs2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1967, English poet, novelist, and critic; poet laureate (1930-67).
maser	ety	C20: m (icrowave) a (mplification by) s (timulated) e (mission of) r (adiation) 
maser	0.
	syl	ma+ser
	pron	<1mAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for amplifying microwaves, working on the same principle as a laser.
Maseru	0.
	syl	Ma+se+ru
	pron	<m*1se*ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Lesotho, in the northwest near the W border with South Africa; established as capital of Basutoland in 1869. Pop.: 16312 (1971 est.).
mash	ety	Old English m*_@asc- (in compound words); related to Middle Low German m*_esch &- #!mash+er n.
mash	1.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft pulpy mass or consistency.
mash	2.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	a feed of bran, meal, or malt mixed with water and fed to horses, cattle, or poultry.
mash	3.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in brewing
	def	a mixture of mashed malt grains and hot water, from which malt is extracted.
mash	4.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	mashed potatoes.
mash	5.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a brew of tea.
mash	6.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or crush into a mash.
mash	7.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to steep (malt grains) in hot water in order to extract malt, esp. for making malt liquors.
mash	8.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to brew (tea).
mash	9.
	syl	mash
	pron	<m@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to flirt with.
Masherbrum	alt
	head	Masharbrum
	or	Masharbrum
	syl	Mash+er+brum
	pron	<1m^S*2brum>
	pos	n.
Masharbrum	0.
	or	Masherbrum
	syl	Mash+ar+brum
	pron	<1m^S*2brum>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N India, in N Kashmir in the Karakoram Range of the Himalayas. Height: 7822 m (25660 ft.).
Meshed	alt
	head	Mashhad
	or	Mashhad
	syl	Me+shed
	pos	n.
Mashhad	0.
	or	Meshed
	syl	Mash+had
	pron	<m@S1h@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Iran: the holy city of Shi'ite Muslims; carpet manufacturing. Pop.: 592000 (1973).
mashie	ety	C19: perhaps from French massue club, ultimately from Latin mateola mallet
mashy	alt
	head	mashie
	or	mashie
	syl	mash:y
	pron	<1m@Si>
	pos	n.
mashies	infl
	head	mashie
	syl	mash:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mashie	0.
	or	mashy
	syl	mash:ie
	pron	<1m@Si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	an iron for lofting shots, usually No. 5.
Mashona	infl
	or	Mashonas
	syl	Ma+sho+na
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mashonas	infl
	head	Mashona
	or	Mashona
	syl	Ma+sho+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mashona	0.
	syl	Ma+sho+na
	pron	<m*1S*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the { {Shona} (sense 1).}
Massinissa	alt
	head	Masinissa
	or	Masinissa
	syl	Mas:si:nis:sa
	pron	<2m@s*1nis*>
	pos	n.
Masinissa	0.
	or	Massinissa
	syl	Mas:i:nis:sa
	pron	<2m@s*1nis*>
	pos	n.
	def	??238-??149 #7b.c., king of Numidia (??210-149), who fought as an ally of Rome against Carthage in the Second Punic War.
masjid	ety	Arabic; see #7mosque 
musjid	alt
	head	masjid
	or	masjid
	syl	mus+jid
	pron	<1m^sJid>
	pos	n.
masjid	0.
	or	musjid
	syl	mas+jid
	pron	<1m^sJid>
	pos	n.
	def	a mosque in an Arab country.
mask	ety	C16: from Italian maschera, ultimately from Arabic maskharah clown, from sakhira mockery
mask	1.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	any covering for the whole or a part of the face worn for amusement, protection, disguise, etc.
mask	2.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact, action, etc., that conceals something.
	exam	1	his talk was a mask for his ignorance.
mask	3.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {masquerade}.
mask	4.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a likeness of a face or head, either sculpted or moulded, such as a death mask.
mask	5.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	an image of a face worn by an actor, esp. in ancient Greek and Roman drama, in order to symbolize the character being portrayed.
mask	6.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {masque}.
mask	7.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a sterile gauze covering for the nose and mouth worn esp. during operations to minimize the spread of germs.
mask	8.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a protective covering for the face worn for fencing, ice hockey, etc.
mask	9.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a carving in the form of a face or head, used as an ornament.
mask	10.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural land feature or artificial object which conceals troops, etc., from view.
mask	11.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a device placed over the nose and mouth to facilitate or prevent inhalation of a gas.
mask	12.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a shield of paper, paint, etc., placed over an area of unexposed photographic surface to stop light falling on it.
mask	13.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a thin sheet of material from which a pattern has been cut, placed over a semiconductor chip so that an integrated circuit can be formed on the exposed areas.
mask	14.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	a large prehensile mouthpart (labium) of the dragonfly larva.
mask	15.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	the face or head of an animal, such as a fox, or the dark coloration of the face of some animals, such as Siamese cats and certain dogs.
mask	16.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {face pack}.
mask	17.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a person wearing a mask.
mask	18.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover with or put on a mask.
mask	19.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal; disguise.
	exam	1	to mask an odour.
mask	20.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to shield a particular area of (an unexposed photographic surface) in order to prevent or reduce the action of light there.
mask	21.
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (cooked food, esp. meat) with a savoury sauce or glaze.
masklike	sub
	head	mask
	syl	mask+2like
	pos	adj.
maskinonge	infl
	head	maskanonge
	or	maskalonge
	syl	mas+ki+nonge
	pron	<1m@ski?!2nonJ>
	pos	n.
maskalonge	infl
	head	maskanonge
	or	maskinonge
	syl	mas+ka+longe
	pron	<1m@sk*2lonJ>
	pos	n.
maskanonges	infl
	head	maskanonge
	or	longes
	syl	mas+ka+nong:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maskanonge	infl
	or	longe
	syl	mas+ka+nonge
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
longes	infl
	head	maskanonge
	or	maskanonges
	syl	+long:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
longe	infl
	head	maskanonge
	or	maskanonge
	syl	+longe.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maskanonge	0.
	syl	mas+ka+nonge
	pron	<1m@sk*2nonJ>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {muskellunge}.
masked	1.
	syl	masked
	pron	<ma:skt>
	pos	adj.
	def	disguised or covered by or as if by a mask.
masked	2.
	syl	masked
	pron	<ma:skt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for { {personate%2}}.
masked ball	0.
	syl	masked ball
	pos	n.
	def	a ball at which masks are worn.
masquer	alt
	head	masker
	or	masker
	syl	mas+quer
	pron	<1ma:sk*>
	pos	n.
masker	0.
	or	masquer
	syl	mask+er
	pron	<1ma:sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who wears a mask or takes part in a masque.
masking tape	0.
	syl	mask+ing tape
	pos	n.
	def	an adhesive tape used to mask and protect surfaces surrounding an area to be painted.
masochism	ety	C19: named after Leopold@T von@T Sacher@T Masoch@T (1836-95),@T Austrian@T novelist, who described it
masochism	1.
	syl	mas:o+chism
	pron	<1m@s*2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	an abnormal condition in which pleasure, esp. sexual pleasure, is derived from pain or from humiliation, domination, etc., by another person.
masochism	2.
	syl	mas:o+chism
	pron	<1m@s*2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the directing towards oneself of any destructive tendencies.
masochism	3.
	syl	mas:o+chism
	pron	<1m@s*2kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to take pleasure from one's own suffering. Compare {sadism}.
masochist	sub
	head	masochism
	syl	mas:o+chist
	pos	n.
masochistic	sub
	head	masochism
	syl	mas:o+1chis+tic
	pos	adj.
masochistically	sub
	head	masochism
	syl	mas:o+1chis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mason	ety	C13: from Old French masson, of Frankish origin; perhaps related to Old English macian to make
mason	1.
	syl	ma+son
	pron	<1mAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in building with stone.
mason	2.
	syl	ma+son
	pron	<1mAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dresses stone.
mason	3.
	syl	ma+son
	pron	<1mAsN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct or strengthen with masonry.
Mason	0.
	syl	Ma+son
	pron	<1mAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Freemason}.
mason bee	0.
	syl	ma+son bee
	pos	n.
	def	any bee of the family that builds a hard domelike nest of sand, clay, etc., held together with saliva.
Mason and Dixon Line	alt
	head	Mason-Dixon Line
	or	Mason-Dixon Line
	syl	Ma:son and Dix:on Line
	pos	n.
Mason-Dixon Line	0.
	or	Mason and Dixon Line
	syl	Ma:son-Dix:on Line
	pos	n.
	def	the state boundary between Maryland and Pennsylvania: surveyed between 1763 and 1767 by Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon; popularly regarded as the dividing line between North and South, esp. between the free and the slave states before the American Civil War.
masonic	1.
	syl	ma+son+ic
	pron	<m*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Freemasons or Freemasonry.
masonic	2.
	syl	ma+son+ic
	pron	<m*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to masons or masonry.
masonically	sub
	head	masonic
	syl	ma+1son:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
masonries	infl
	head	masonry
	syl	ma+son+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
masonry	1.
	syl	ma+son+ry
	pron	<1mAs*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	the craft of a mason.
masonry	2.
	syl	ma+son+ry
	pron	<1mAs*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	work that is built by a mason; stonework or brickwork.
masonry	3.
	syl	ma+son+ry
	pron	<1mAs*nri>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	short for {Freemasonry}.
Masora	ety	C17: from Hebrew: tradition
Masorah	infl
	head	Masora
	syl	Ma+so+rah
	pron	<m*1sc:r*>
	pos	n.
Massora	infl
	head	Masora
	or	Massorah
	syl	Mas+so+ra
	pron	<m*1sc:r*>
	pos	n.
Massorah	infl
	head	Masora
	or	Massora
	syl	Mas+so+rah
	pron	<m*1sc:r*>
	pos	n.
Masora	1.
	syl	Ma+so+ra
	pron	<m*1sc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the text of the Hebrew Bible as officially revised by the Masoretes from the 6th to the 10th centuries #7a.d., with critical notes and commentary.
Masora	2.
	syl	Ma+so+ra
	pron	<m*1sc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the collection of these notes, etc.
Masorete	ety	C16: from Hebrew m*_as*_oreth M#7asora 
Massorete	infl
	head	Masorete
	or	Masorite
	syl	Mas+so+rete
	pron	<1m@s*2rEt>
	pos	n.
Masorite	infl
	head	Masorete
	or	Massorete
	syl	Mas:o+rite
	pron	<1m@s*2rIt>
	pos	n.
Masorete	1.
	syl	Mas:o+rete
	pron	<1m@s*2rEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the school of rabbis that produced the Masora.
Masorete	2.
	syl	Mas:o+rete
	pron	<1m@s*2rEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew scholar who is expert in the Masora.
Massoretic	alt
	head	Masoretic
	or	Massoretical
	syl	Mas+so+ret+ic
	pron	<2m@s*1retik>
	pos	adj.
Masoretical	infl
	head	Masoretic
	or	Masoretic
	syl	Mas:o+ret:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Massoretical	infl
	head	Masoretic
	or	Massoretic
	syl	Mas+so+ret:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Masoretic	0.
	or	Masoretical
	syl	Mas:o+ret+ic
	pron	<2m@s*1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Masora, the Masoretes, or the system of textual criticism and explanation evolved by them.
Masqat	0.
	syl	Mas+qat
	pron	<1m^sk*t>, <-k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the Arabic name for {Muscat}.
masque	ety	C16: variant of #7mask 
mask	alt
	head	masque
	or	masque
	syl	mask
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
masque	1.
	or	mask
	syl	masque
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of dramatic entertainment of the 16th to 17th centuries in England, consisting of pantomime, dancing, dialogue, and song, often performed at court.
masque	2.
	or	mask
	syl	masque
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	the words and music written for a masque.
masque	3.
	or	mask
	syl	masque
	pron	<ma:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {masquerade}.
masquer	0.
	syl	mas+quer
	pron	<1ma:sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {masker}.
masquerade	ety	C16: from Spanish mascarada, from mascara #7mask 
masquerade	1.
	syl	mas+quer+ade
	pron	<2m@sk*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a party or other gathering to which the guests wear masks and costumes.
masquerade	2.
	syl	mas+quer+ade
	pron	<2m@sk*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the disguise worn at such a function.
masquerade	3.
	syl	mas+quer+ade
	pron	<2m@sk*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a pretence or disguise.
masquerade	4.
	syl	mas+quer+ade
	pron	<2m@sk*1rAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to participate in a masquerade; disguise oneself.
masquerade	5.
	syl	mas+quer+ade
	pron	<2m@sk*1rAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dissemble.
masquerader	sub
	head	masquerade
	syl	mas+quer+1ad+er
	pos	n.
mass	ety	C14: from Old French masse, from Latin massa that which forms a lump, from Greek maza barley cake; perhaps related to Greek massein to knead
mass	1.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large coherent body of matter without a definite shape.
mass	2.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of the component parts of something.
mass	3.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amount or number, such as a great body of people.
mass	4.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part or majority.
	exam	1	the mass of the people voted against the government's policy.
in the mass	5.
	head	mass
	syl	in the mass.
	def	in the main; collectively.
mass	6.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the size of a body; bulk.
mass	7.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a physical quantity expressing the amount of matter in a body. It is a measure of a body's resistance to changes in velocity ({inertial mass}) and also of the force experienced in a gravitational field ({gravitational mass}) : according to the theory of relativity, inertial and gravitational masses are equal.
mass	8.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting, drawing, etc.
	def	an area of unified colour, shade, or intensity, usually denoting a solid form or plane.
mass	9.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a pastelike composition of drugs from which pills are made.
mass	10.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	an irregular deposit of ore not occurring in veins.
mass	11.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	done or occurring on a large scale.
	exam	1	mass hysteria;
	exam	2	mass radiography.
mass	12.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of a mass or large number, esp. of people.
	exam	1	a mass meeting.
mass	13.
	syl	mass
	pron	<m@s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (people or things) or (of people or things) to join together into a mass.
	exam	1	the crowd massed outside the embassy.
massedly	sub
	head	mass
	syl	mass+ed:ly
	pron	<1m@sidli>, <1m@stli>
	pos	adv.
Mass	ety	Old English m@asse, from Church Latin missa, ultimately from Latin mittere to send away; perhaps derived from the concluding dismissal in the Roman Mass, Ite, missa est, Go, it is the dismissal
Mass	1.
	syl	Mass
	pron	<m@s>, <ma:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Roman Catholic Church and certain Protestant Churches
	def	the celebration of the Eucharist. See also {High Mass, Low Mass}.
Mass	2.
	syl	Mass
	pron	<m@s>, <ma:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of those parts of the Eucharistic service sung by choir or congregation.
Mass	0.
	syl	Mass.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Massachusetts.
Massa	0.
	syl	Mas+sa
	pron	Italian <1massa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Italy, in NW Tuscany. Pop.: 62922 (1971).
Massachuset	ety	probably from Algonquian, literally: at the big hill
Massachusetts	alt
	head	Massachuset
	or	Massachuset
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+setts
	pos	n.
Massachusets	infl
	head	Massachuset
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Massachuset	infl
	or	Massachusetts
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+set
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Massachusetts	infl
	head	Massachuset
	or	Massachuset
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+setts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Massachuset	1.
	or	Massachusetts
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+set
	pron	<2m@s*1Cu:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living around Massachusetts Bay.
Massachuset	2.
	or	Massachusetts
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+set
	pron	<2m@s*1Cu:sit>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Massachusetts	0.
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+setts
	pron	<2m@s*1Cu:sits>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the north?!eastern U.S., on the Atlantic: a centre of resistance to English colonial policy during the War of American Independence; consists of a coastal plain rising to mountains in the west. Capital: Boston. Pop.: 5689170 (1970). Area: 20269 sq. km (7826 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Mass}. or (with zip code) {MA}
Massachusetts Bay	0.
	syl	Mas+sa+chu+setts Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic on the E coast of Massachusetts.
massacre	ety	C16: from Old French, of unknown origin
massacre	1.
	syl	mas+sa+cre
	pron	<1m@s*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wanton or savage killing of large numbers of people, as in battle.
massacre	2.
	syl	mas+sa+cre
	pron	<1m@s*k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an overwhelming defeat, as in a game. {~}
massacre	3.
	syl	mas+sa+cre
	pron	<1m@s*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	to kill indiscriminately or in large numbers.
massacre	4.
	syl	mas+sa+cre
	pron	<1m@s*k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat overwhelmingly.
massacrer	sub
	head	massacre
	syl	mas+sa+crer
	pron	<1m@s*kr*>
	pos	n.
Massacre of the Innocents	0.
	syl	Mas+sa+cre of the In+no+cents
	pos	n.
	def	the slaughter of all the young male children of Bethlehem at Herod's command in an attempt to destroy Jesus (Matthew 2:16-18).
massage	ety	C19: from French, from masser to rub; see #7mass 
massage	1.
	syl	mas+sage
	pron	<1m@sa:Z>, <-sa:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of kneading, rubbing, etc., parts of the body to promote circulation, suppleness, or relaxation.
massage	2.
	syl	mas+sage
	pron	<1m@sa:Z>, <-sa:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a massage to.
massage	3.
	syl	mas+sage
	pron	<1m@sa:Z>, <-sa:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (stiffness, etc.) by a massage.
massager	sub
	head	massage
	or	massagist
	syl	mas+sag+er
	pos	n.
massagist	sub
	head	massage
	or	massager
	syl	mas+sag+ist
	pos	n.
massasauga	ety	C19: named after the Missisauga River, Ontario, Canada, where it was first found
massasauga	0.
	syl	mas+sa+sau+ga
	pron	<2m@s*1sc:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American venomous snake, that has a horny rattle at the end of the tail: family (pit vipers).
Massasoit	0.
	syl	Mas:sa:soit
	pron	<1m@s*2scit>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1661, Wampanoag Indian chief, who negotiated peace with the Pilgrim Fathers (1621).
Massaua	alt
	head	Massawa
	or	Massawa
	syl	Mas+sa:ua
	pron	<m*1sa:w*>
	pos	n.
Massawa	0.
	or	Massaua
	syl	Mas+sa+wa
	pron	<m*1sa:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Ethiopia, on the Red Sea: capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea from 1885 until 1900. Pop.: 19820 (1971 est.).
mass defect	0.
	syl	mass de+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the amount by which the mass of a particular nucleus is less than the total mass of its constituent particles. See also {binding energy}.
mass'e	ety	C19: from French, from masser to hit from above with a hammer, from masse sledge hammer, from Old French mace {#7mace %1}
mass'e shot	alt
	head	mass'e
	or	mass'e
	syl	mas+s*'e shot
	pron	<1m@si>
	pos	n.
mass'e	0.
	or	mass'e shot
	syl	mas+s*'e
	pron	<1m@si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	a stroke made by hitting the cueball off centre with the cue held nearly vertically, esp. so as to make the ball move in a curve around another ball before hitting the object ball.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Mass'ena
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Mass'ena	0.
	syl	Mas:s*'e:na
	pron	French <masA1na>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince d'Essling. 1758-1817, French marshal under Napoleon I.
mass-energy	0.
	syl	mass-en:er:gy
	pos	n.
	def	mass and energy considered as equivalent and interconvertible, according to the theory of relativity.
Jules 'Emile Fr'ed'eric	infl
	head	Massenet
	syl	Jules *'E:mile Fr*'e:d*'e:ric
	pron	<Zyl>, <emil> <frAdA1rik>
	pos	n.
Massenet	0.
	syl	Mas+se+net
	pron	<1m@s*2nA>, French <mas1ne>, <emil> <frAdA1rik>
	pos	n.
	def	1842-1912, French composer of operas, including (1884), (1892), and (1894).
masses	1.
	syl	mass:es
	pron	<1m@siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the body of common people.
masses	2.
	syl	mass:es
	pron	<1m@siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	great numbers or quantities.
	exam	1	masses of food.
masseter	ety	C17: from New Latin from Greek mas*_et*_er one who chews, from mas*_asthai to chew
masseter	0.
	syl	mas+se+ter
	pron	<m@1sEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a muscle of the cheek used in moving the jaw, esp. in chewing.
masseteric	sub
	head	masseter
	syl	mas+se+ter+ic
	pron	<2m@si1terik>
	pos	adj.
masseur	ety	C19: from French masser to #7massage 
masseuse	alt
	head	masseur
	or	masseur
	syl	mas+seuse
	pron	<m@1sR:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
masseur	0.
	or	masseuse
	syl	mas+seur
	pron	<m@1sR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives massages, esp. as a profession.
Vincent	1.
	head	Massey
	syl	Vin:cent.
	def	1887-1967, Canadian statesman; first Canadian governor general of Canada (1952-59).
William Ferguson	2.
	head	Massey
	syl	Wil:liam Fer:gu:son.
	def	1856-1925, New Zealand statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister of New Zealand (1912-25).
massicot	ety	C15: via French from Italian marzacotto ointment, perhaps from Arabic shabb qubti Egyptian alum
massicot	0.
	syl	mas+si+cot
	pron	<1m@si2kot>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow earthy secondary mineral consisting of lead oxide. Formula: PbO.
massif	ety	C19: from French, noun use of massif #7massive 
massif	1.
	syl	mas+sif
	pron	<1m@sEf>, French <ma1sif>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of rock or a series of connected masses forming the peaks of a mountain range.
massif	2.
	syl	mas+sif
	pron	<1m@sEf>, French <ma1sif>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the earth's crust that is bounded by faults and may be shifted by tectonic movements.
Massif Central	0.
	syl	Mas+sif Cen+tral
	qual	French
	def	masif s?~a#!tral) a mountainous plateau region of S central France, occupying about one sixth of the country: contains several extinct volcanic cones, notably Puy de D*^ome, 1465 m (4806 ft.). Highest point: Puy de Sancy, 1886 m (6188 ft.). Area: about 85000 sq. km (33000 sq. miles).
mass in	0.
	syl	mass in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to fill or block in (the areas of unified colour, shade, etc.) in a painting or drawing.
L'eonide	infl
	head	Massine
	syl	L*'e:o:nide
	pron	<lAc1nid>
	pos	n.
Massine	0.
	syl	Mas:sine
	pron	<ma:1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1896, U.S. ballet dancer and choreographer, born in Russia.
Philip	infl
	head	Massinger
	syl	Phil:ip.
	pos	n.
Massinger	0.
	syl	Mas:sin:ger
	pron	<1m@sinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	1583-??1640, English dramatist, noted esp. for his comedy (1633).
Massinissa	0.
	syl	Mas:si:nis:sa
	pron	<2m@si1nis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Masinissa}.
massive	ety	C15: from French massif, from masse #7mass 
massive	1.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of objects
	def	large in mass; bulky, heavy, and usually solid.
massive	2.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	impressive or imposing in quality, degree, or scope.
	exam	1	massive grief.
massive	3.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively intensive or large; considerable.
	exam	1	a massive dose.
massive	4.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	affecting a large area of the body.
	exam	1	a massive cancer.
massive	5.a.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	having no stratification, cleavage, etc.; homogeneous.
massive	5.b.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sedimentary rocks
	def	arranged in thick poorly defined strata.
massive	6.
	syl	mas+sive
	pron	<1m@siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Mineralogy.
	def	without obvious crystalline structure.
massively	sub
	head	massive
	syl	mas+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
massiveness	sub
	head	massive
	or	massivity
	syl	mas+sive+ness
	pos	n.
massivity	sub
	head	massive
	or	massiveness
	syl	mas+1siv+i:ty
	pos	n.
mass leave	0.
	syl	mass leave
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	leave taken by a large number of employees at the same time, as a form of protest.
mass media	0.
	syl	mass me+di:a
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the means of communication that reach large numbers of people in a short time, such as television, newspapers, magazines, and radio.
mass noun	0.
	syl	mass noun
	pos	n.
	def	a noun that refers to an extended substance rather than to each of a set of isolable objects, as, for example, as opposed to In English when used indefinitely they are characteristically preceded by rather than or they do not have plural forms. Compare {count noun}.
mass number	0.
	syl	mass num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus of a particular atom. Symbol.
	exam	1	A
mass observation	0.
	syl	mass ob+ser+va+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit. (sometimes cap.
	def	the study of the social habits of people through observation, interviews, etc.
Massorete	0.
	syl	Mas+so+rete
	pron	<1m@s*2rEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Masorete}.
massotherapy	ety	C20: from #7mass (#7age) #7+therapy 
massotherapy	0.
	syl	mas+so+ther:a+py
	pron	<2m@s*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	medical treatment by massage.
massotherapeutic	sub
	head	massotherapy
	syl	mas+so+ther:a+peu+tic
	pron	<2m@s*u2Ter*1pju:tik>
	pos	adj.
massotherapist	sub
	head	massotherapy
	syl	mas+so+1ther:a+pist
	pos	n.
mass-produce	0.
	syl	mass-pro:duce
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manufacture (goods) to a standardized pattern on a large scale by means of extensive mechanization and division of labour.
mass-produced	sub
	head	mass-produce
	syl	mass-pro:1duced
	pos	adj.
mass-producer	sub
	head	mass-produce
	syl	mass-pro:1duc+er
	pos	n.
mass production	sub
	head	mass-produce
	syl	mass pro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
mass ratio	0.
	syl	mass ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the mass of a fully fuelled rocket at liftoff to the mass of the rocket without fuel.
mass spectrograph	0.
	syl	mass spec+tro+graph
	pos	n.
	def	a mass spectrometer that produces a photographic record of the mass spectrum.
mass spectroscope	alt
	head	mass spectrometer
	or	mass spectrometer
	syl	mass spec+tro+scope
	pos	n.
mass spectrometer	0.
	or	mass spectroscope
	syl	mass spec+trom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	an analytical instrument in which ions, produced from a sample, are separated by electric or magnetic fields according to their ratios of charge to mass. A record is produced ({mass spectrum}) of the types of ion present and their relative amounts.
massier	infl
	head	massy
	syl	mass:i+er
	pos	adj.
massiest	infl
	head	massy
	syl	mass:i+est.
	pos	adj.
massy	0.
	syl	mass:y
	pron	<1m@si>
	pos	adj.
	def	a literary word for {massive}.
massiness	sub
	head	massy
	syl	mass:i+ness
	pos	n.
mast	ety	Old English m@ast; related to Middle Dutch mast and Latin m*_alus pole
mast	H1.1.
	syl	mast
	pron	<ma:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any vertical spar for supporting sails, rigging, flags, etc., above the deck of a vessel or any components of such a composite spar.
mast	H1.2.
	syl	mast
	pron	<ma:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any sturdy upright pole used as a support.
mast	H1.3.
	syl	mast
	pron	<ma:st>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {captain's mast}. a hearing conducted by the captain of a vessel into minor offences of the crew.
before the mast	4.
	head	mast
	syl	before the mast.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	as an apprentice seaman.
mast	H1.5.
	syl	mast
	pron	<ma:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to equip with a mast or masts.
mastless	sub
	head	mast
	syl	mast+less
	pos	adj.
mastlike	sub
	head	mast
	syl	mast+2like
	pos	adj.
mast	ety	Old English m@ast; related to Old High German mast food, and perhaps to #7meat 
mast	H2.0.
	syl	mast
	pron	<ma:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of forest trees, such as beech, oak, etc., used as food for pigs.
mast-	0.
	syl	mast-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {masto-} before a vowel.
mastaba	ety	from Arabic: bench
mastabah	alt
	head	mastaba
	or	mastaba
	syl	mas+ta+bah
	pron	<1m@st*b*>
	pos	n.
mastaba	0.
	or	mastabah
	syl	mas+ta+ba
	pron	<1m@st*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mudbrick superstructure above tombs in ancient Egypt from which the pyramid developed.
mast cell	0.
	syl	mast cell
	pos	n.
	def	any of various granular basophil cells in connective tissue that are thought to produce histamine.
mastectomies	infl
	head	mastectomy
	syl	mas+tec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mastectomy	0.
	syl	mas+tec+to+my
	pron	<m@1stekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical removal of a breast.
-masted	0.
	syl	-mast:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	having a mast or masts of a specified kind or number.
	exam	1	three-masted;
	exam	2	tall-masted.
master	ety	Old English magister teacher, from Latin; related to Latin magis more, to a greater extent
master	1.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the man in authority, such as the head of a household, the employer of servants, or the owner of slaves or animals.
master	2.a.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with exceptional skill at a certain thing.
	exam	1	a master of the violin.
master	2.b.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a master thief.
master	3.a.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has complete control of a situation, etc.
master	3.b.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abstract thing regarded as having power or influ?!ence.
	exam	1	they regarded fate as the master of their lives.
master	4.a.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a workman or craftsman fully qualified to practise his trade and to train others in it.
master	4.b.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	master carpenter.
master	5.a.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an original copy, stencil, etc., from which duplicates are made.
master	5.b.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	master copy.
master	6.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a player of a game, esp. chess or bridge, who has won a specified number of tournament games.
master	7.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal of some colleges.
master	8.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly regarded teacher or leader whose religion or philosophy is accepted by followers.
master	9.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduate holding a master's degree.
master	10.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief executive officer aboard a merchant ship.
master	11.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person presiding over a function, organization, or institution.
master	12.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a male teacher.
master	13.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the Supreme Court of Judicature subordinate to a judge.
master	14.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the superior person or side in a contest.
master	15.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or device that operates to control a similar one.
master	16.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the heir apparent of a Scottish viscount or baron. {~}
master	17.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	overall or controlling.
	exam	1	master plan.
master	18.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	designating a device or mechanism that controls others.
	exam	1	master switch.
master	19.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	main; principal.
	exam	1	master bedroom.
master	20.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to become thoroughly proficient in.
	exam	1	to master the art of driving.
master	21.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome; defeat.
	exam	1	to master your emotions.
master	22.
	syl	mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rule or control as master.
masterdom	sub
	head	master
	syl	mas+ter+dom
	pos	n.
masterhood	sub
	head	master
	syl	mas+ter+2hood
	pos	n.
masterless	sub
	head	master
	syl	mas+ter+less
	pos	adj.
mastership	sub
	head	master
	syl	mas+ter+2ship
	pos	n.
Master	1.
	syl	Mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of address placed before the first name or surname of a boy.
Master	2.
	syl	Mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a respectful term of address, esp. as used by disciples when addressing or referring to a religious teacher.
Master	3.
	syl	Mas+ter
	pron	<1ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic equivalent of {Mr}.
masters-at-arms	infl
	head	master-at-arms
	syl	mas:ters-at-arms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
master-at-arms	0.
	syl	mas:ter-at-arms
	pos	n.
	def	the senior rating, of Chief Petty Officer rank, in a naval unit responsible for discipline, administration, and police duties.
master builder	0.
	syl	mas+ter build+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the design and construction of buildings, esp. before the foundation of the profession of architecture.
master cylinder	0.
	syl	mas+ter cyl+in+der
	pos	n.
	def	a large cylinder in a hydraulic system in which the working fluid is compressed by a piston. See also {slave cylinder}.
masterful	1.
	syl	mas+ter+ful
	pron	<1ma:st*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing mastery.
masterful	2.
	syl	mas+ter+ful
	pron	<1ma:st*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	fond of playing the master; imperious.
masterfully	sub
	head	masterful
	syl	mas+ter+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
masterfulness	sub
	head	masterful
	syl	mas+ter+ful+ness
	pos	n.
master key	0.
	syl	mas+ter key
	pos	n.
	def	a key that opens all the locks of a set, the individual keys of which are not interchangeable. Also called: {pass key}.
masterly	0.
	syl	mas+ter+ly
	pron	<1ma:st*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the skill befitting a master.
	exam	1	a masterly performance. ?-
mastermind	1.
	syl	mas:ter+mind
	pron	<1ma:st*2mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan and direct (a complex undertaking).
	exam	1	he masterminded the robbery.
mastermind	2.
	syl	mas:ter+mind
	pron	<1ma:st*2mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of great intelligence or executive talent, esp. one who directs an undertaking.
Master of Arts	0.
	syl	Mas+ter of Arts
	pos	n.
	def	a degree, usually postgraduate and in a nonscientific subject, or the holder of this degree. Abbrev.: {M.A}.
master of ceremonies	0.
	syl	mas+ter of cer+e:mo+nies
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presides over a public ceremony, formal dinner, or entertainment, introducing the events, performers, etc.
master of foxhounds	0.
	syl	mas+ter of fox+hounds
	pos	n.
	def	a person responsible for the maintenance of a pack of foxhounds and the associated staff, equipment, hunting arrangements, etc. Abbrev.: {MFH}
Master of Science	0.
	syl	Mas+ter of Sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a postgraduate degree in science, or the holder of this degree. Abbrev.: {M.Sc}.
Master of the Horse	0.
	syl	Mas+ter of the Horse
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	the third official of the royal household.
Master of the Queen's Music	0.
	syl	Mas+ter of the Queen's Mu+sic
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain when the sovereign is female
	def	a court post dating from the reign of Charles I. It is an honorary title and normally held by an established English composer. Also called (when the sovereign is male): {Master of the King's Music}.
Master of the Rolls	0.
	syl	Mas+ter of the Rolls
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a judge of the court of appeal: the senior civil judge in the country and the Keeper of the Records at the Public Record Office.
masterpiece	ety	C17: compare Dutch meesterstuk, German Meisterst*"uck, a sample of work submitted to a guild by a craftsman in order to qualify for the rank of master
masterwork	alt
	head	masterpiece
	or	masterpiece
	syl	mas:ter+work
	pos	n.
masterpiece	1.
	or	masterwork
	syl	mas:ter+piece
	pron	<1ma:st*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an outstanding work, achievement, or performance.
masterpiece	2.
	or	masterwork
	syl	mas:ter+piece
	pron	<1ma:st*2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the most outstanding piece of work of a creative artist, craftsman, etc.
master race	0.
	syl	mas+ter race
	pos	n.
	def	a race, nation, or group, such as the Germans or Nazis as viewed by Hitler, believed to be superior to other races. German name: {Herrenvolk}.
master sergeant	0.
	syl	mas+ter ser+geant
	pos	n.
	def	a senior noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, and Marine Corps and certain other military forces, ranking immediately below the most senior noncommissioned rank.
mastersinger	0.
	syl	mas:ter+sing:er
	pron	<1ma:st*2siG*>
	pos	n.
	def	an English spelling of {Meistersinger}.
masterstroke	0.
	syl	mas:ter+stroke
	pron	<1ma:st*2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	an outstanding piece of strategy, skill, talent, etc..
	exam	1	your idea is a masterstroke.
masteries	infl
	head	mastery
	syl	mas+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mastery	1.
	syl	mas+ter:y
	pron	<1ma:st*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	full command or understanding of a subject.
mastery	2.
	syl	mas+ter:y
	pron	<1ma:st*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	outstanding skill; expertise.
mastery	3.
	syl	mas+ter:y
	pron	<1ma:st*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of command; control.
mastery	4.
	syl	mas+ter:y
	pron	<1ma:st*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	victory or superiority.
masthead	1.a.
	syl	mast+head
	pron	<1ma:st2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a mast.
masthead	1.b.
	syl	mast+head
	pron	<1ma:st2hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	masthead sail.
masthead	2.
	syl	mast+head
	pron	<1ma:st2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {flag}. the name of a newspaper or periodical, it's proprietors, staff, etc., printed in large type at the top of the front page. {~}
masthead	3.
	syl	mast+head
	pron	<1ma:st2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to send (a sailor) to the masthead as a punishment.
masthead	4.
	syl	mast+head
	pron	<1ma:st2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	to raise (a sail) to the masthead.
mastic	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin mastichum, from Latin from Greek mastikh*_e resin used as chewing gum; from mastikhan to grind the teeth
mastic	1.
	syl	mas+tic
	pron	<1m@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic resin obtained from the mastic tree and used as an astringent and to make varnishes and lacquers.
mastic	2.a.
	syl	mas+tic
	pron	<1m@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Mediterranean anacardiaceous evergreen tree, that yields the resin mastic.
mastic	2.b.
	syl	mas+tic
	pron	<1m@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees, such as the pepper tree.
mastic	3.
	syl	mas+tic
	pron	<1m@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sticky putty-like substances used as a filler, adhesive, or seal in wood, plaster, or masonry.
mastic	4.
	syl	mas+tic
	pron	<1m@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquor flavoured with mastic gum.
masticate	ety	C17: from Late Latin mastic*_are, from Greek mastikhan to grind the teeth
masticate	1.
	syl	mas+ti+cate
	pron	<1m@sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chew (food).
masticate	2.
	syl	mas+ti+cate
	pron	<1m@sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce (materials such as rubber) to a pulp by crushing, grinding, or kneading.
masticable	sub
	head	masticate
	syl	mas+ti+ca:ble
	pos	adj.
mastication	sub
	head	masticate
	syl	mas+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
masticator	sub
	head	masticate
	syl	mas+ti+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
masticatory	1.
	syl	mas+ti+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1m@stik*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or adapted to chewing.
masticatories	infl
	head	masticatory
	syl	mas+ti+ca+tor:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
masticatory	2.
	syl	mas+ti+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1m@stik*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal substance chewed to increase the secretion of saliva.
mastiff	ety	C14: from Old French, ultimately from Latin mansu*_etus tame; see #7mansuetude 
mastiff	0.
	syl	mas+tiff
	pron	<1m@stif>
	pos	n.
	def	an old breed of large powerful short-haired dog, usually fawn brown with a dark mask.
mastigophoran	ety	C19 mastigophore whip-bearer, from Greek mastigophoros, from mastix whip+ -phoros -#7phore 
mastigophoran	1.
	syl	mas+ti+goph:o+ran
	pron	<2m@sti1gof*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any protozoan of the class (or having one or more flagella.
mastigophoran	2.
	syl	mas+ti+goph:o+ran
	pron	<2m@sti1gof*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
mastigophoran	xref
	syl	mas+ti+goph:o+ran
	pron	<2m@sti1gof*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	Also: {flagellate}.
mastitis	0.
	syl	mas+ti+tis
	pron	<m@1stItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a breast or an udder.
masto-	ety	from Greek mastos breast
mastodon	ety	C19: from New Latin, literally: breast-tooth, referring to the nipple-shaped projections on the teeth &- @!mas+to+#!don+tic adj.
mastodon	0.
	syl	mas+to+don
	pron	<1m@st*2don>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct elephant-like proboscidean mammal of the genus (or , common in Pliocene times.
mastoid	1.
	syl	mas+toid
	pron	<1m@stoid>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a nipple or breast.
mastoid	2.
	syl	mas+toid
	pron	<1m@stoid>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating or relating to a nipple-like process of the temporal bone behind the ear.
mastoid	3.
	syl	mas+toid
	pron	<1m@stoid>
	pos	n.
	def	the mastoid process.
mastoid	4.
	syl	mas+toid
	pron	<1m@stoid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mastoiditis.
mastoidectomies	infl
	head	mastoidectomy
	syl	mas+toid+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mastoidectomy	0.
	syl	mas+toid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2m@stci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the mastoid process.
mastoiditis	0.
	syl	mas+toid+i:tis
	pron	<2m@stci1dItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the mastoid process.
masturbate	ety	C19: from Latin masturb*_ar*_i, of unknown origin; formerly thought to be derived from manus hand+ stupr*_are to defile &- @!mas+tur+#!ba+tion n. &- #!mas+tur+@!ba+tor n. &- mas+tur+ba+to@.ry (#!m@ast$$@!be$It$$r$I) adj.
masturbate	0.
	syl	mas+tur+bate
	pron	<1m@st*2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stimulate the genital organs of (oneself or another) to achieve sexual pleasure.
Masuria	0.
	syl	Ma+su+ri:a
	pron	<m*1sju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Poland: until 1945 part of East Prussia: includes the {Masurian Lakes}, scene of Russian defeats by the Germans (1914, 1915) during World War I.
Masurian	sub
	head	Masuria
	syl	Ma+1su+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
masurium	ety	C20: New Latin, after M#7asuria, where it was discovered
masurium	0.
	syl	ma+su+ri:um
	pron	<m*1su*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {technetium}.
mat	ety	Old English matte; related to Old High German matta 
mat	H1.1.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick flat piece of fabric used as a floor covering, a place to wipe one's shoes, etc.
mat	H1.2.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a smaller pad of material used to protect a surface from the heat, etc., of an object placed upon it.
mat	H1.3.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a large piece of thick padded material put on the floor as a surface for wrestling, judo, or gymnastic sports.
mat	H1.4.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any surface or mass that is densely interwoven or tangled.
	exam	1	a mat of grass and weeds.
mat	H1.5.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid part of a lace design.
mat	H1.6.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy net of cable or rope laid over a blasting site to prevent the scatter of debris.
mat	H1.7.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil engineering.
	def	short for { {mattress} (sense 3).}
mats	infl
	head	mat
	syl	mats
	pos	vb.
matting	infl
	head	mat
	syl	mat+ting
	pos	vb.
matted	infl
	head	mat
	syl	mat+ted.
	pos	vb.
mat	H1.8.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tangle or weave or become tangled or woven into a dense mass.
mat	H1.9.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with a mat or mats.
matless	sub
	head	mat
	syl	mat+less
	pos	adj.
mat	ety	C17: from French, literally: dead; see #7checkmate 
mat	H2.1.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a border of cardboard, cloth, etc., placed around a picture to act as a frame or as a contrast between picture and frame.
mat	H2.2.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface, as on metal or paint.
mat	H2.3.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a dull, lustreless, or roughened surface.
mats	infl
	head	mat
	syl	mats
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
matting	infl
	head	mat
	syl	mat+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
matted	infl
	head	mat
	syl	mat+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mat	H2.4.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a picture) with a mat.
mat	H2.5.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (a surface) a mat finish.
mat	xref
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2, 3, 5): {matt}.
mat	H3.0.
	syl	mat
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing, informal.
	def	short for { {matrix} (sense 5).}
mat	0.
	syl	mat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	matinee.
Matabeles	infl
	head	Matabele
	or	Matabele
	syl	Mat:a+be+les
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Matabele	infl
	or	Matabeles
	syl	Mat:a+be+le
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Matabele	1.
	syl	Mat:a+be+le
	pron	<2m@t*1bEli>, <-1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a formerly warlike Negroid people of southern Africa, now living in Rhodesia: driven out of the Transvaal by the Boers in 1837.
Matabele	2.
	syl	Mat:a+be+le
	pron	<2m@t*1bEli>, <-1beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Matabeleland	0.
	syl	Mat:a+be+le+land
	pron	<2m@t*1bEli2l@nd>, <-1beli->
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W Rhodesia, between the Rivers Limpopo and Zambezi: rich gold deposits. Chief town: Bulawayo. Area: 181605 sq. km (70118 sq. miles).
Matadi	0.
	syl	Ma+ta+di
	pron	<m*1ta:di>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Za*"@ire, in the west at the mouth of the River Congo. Pop.: 143598 (1974 est.).
matador	ety	C17: from Spanish, from matar to kill
matador	1.
	syl	mat:a+dor
	pron	<1m@t*dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal bullfighter who is appointed to kill the bull.
matador	2.
	syl	mat:a+dor
	pron	<1m@t*dc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some card games such as skat
	def	one of the highest ranking cards.
matador	3.
	syl	mat:a+dor
	pron	<1m@t*dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played with dominoes in which the dots on adjacent halves must total seven.
Mata Hari	0.
	syl	Ma:ta Ha:ri
	pron	<1ma:t*> <1ha:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1876-1917, Dutch dancer in France, who was executed as a German spy in World War I.
mata-mata	ety	from Malay, reduplicated plural of mata eye
mata-mata	0.
	syl	ma:ta-ma:ta
	pron	<1mata1mata>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a former name for {police}.
Matamoros	0.
	syl	Mat:a+mo+ros
	pron	<2m@t*1mc:r*s>, Spanish <2mata1moros>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Mexico, on the R*'io Grande: scene of bitter fighting during the U.S.-Mexican War; centre of a cotton-growing area. Pop.: 172195 (1975 est.).
Matanzas	0.
	syl	Ma+tan+zas
	pron	<m*1t@nz*s>, Spanish <ma1tansas>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W central Cuba: founded in 1693 and developed into the second city of Cuba in the mid-19th century; exports chiefly sugar. Pop.: 85400 (1970).
Cape	infl
	head	Matapan
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Matapan	0.
	syl	Mat:a+pan
	pron	<1m@t*2p@n>, <2m@t*1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in S Greece, at the S central tip of the Peloponnese: the southern point of the mainland of Greece. Modern Greek name: {Ta*'inaron}.
match	ety	Old English gem@acca spouse; related to Old High German gimmaha wife, Old Norse maki mate &- #!match+a@.ble adj. &- #!match+er n.
match	H1.1.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal game or sports event in which people, teams, etc., compete to win.
match	H1.2.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing able to provide competition for another.
	exam	1	she's met her match in talking ability.
match	H1.3.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that resembles, harmonizes with, or is equivalent to another in a specified respect.
	exam	1	that coat is a good match for your hat.
match	H1.4.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is an exact copy or equal of another.
match	H1.5.a.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a partnership between a man and a woman, as in marriage.
match	H1.5.b.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement for such a partnership.
match	H1.6.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as a possible partner, as in marriage.
match	H1.7.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fit (parts) together.
	exam	1	to match the tongue and groove of boards.
match	H1.8.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	some?!times foll. by up
	def	to resemble, harmonize with, correspond to, or equal (one another or something else).
	exam	1	the skirt matches your shoes well.
match	H1.9.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by with or against
	def	to compare in order to determine which is the superior.
	exam	1	they matched wits.
match	H1.10.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by to or with
	def	to adapt so as to correspond with.
	exam	1	to match hope with reality.
match	H1.11.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by with or against
	def	to arrange a competition between.
match	H1.12.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to find a match for.
match	H1.13.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to connect (two circuits) so that their impedances are equal or are equalized by a coupling device, to produce a maximum transfer of energy.
match	ety	C14: from Old French meiche, perhaps from Latin myxa wick, from Greek muxa lamp nozzle
match	H2.1.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of wood or cardboard tipped with a chemical that ignites by friction when rubbed on a rough surface or a surface coated with a suitable chemical (see {safety match) }.
match	H2.2.
	syl	match
	pron	<m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of cord or wick impregnated with a chemical so that it burns slowly. It is used to fire cannons, etc.
matchboard	0.
	syl	match+board
	pron	<1m@C2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin board with a tongue along one edge and a corresponding groove along the other, used with similar boards to line walls, ceilings, etc.
matchbox	0.
	syl	match+box
	pron	<1m@C2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a small box for holding matches.
matchless	0.
	syl	match+less
	pron	<1m@Clis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unequalled; incomparable; peerless.
matchlessly	sub
	head	matchless
	syl	match+less+ly
	pos	adv.
matchlessness	sub
	head	matchless
	syl	match+less+ness
	pos	n.
matchlock	1.
	syl	match+lock
	pron	<1m@C2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete type of gunlock igniting the powder by means of a slow match.
matchlock	2.
	syl	match+lock
	pron	<1m@C2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a gun having such a lock.
matchmaker	H1.1.
	syl	match+mak:er
	pron	<1m@C2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who brings together suitable partners for marriage.
matchmaker	H1.2.
	syl	match+mak:er
	pron	<1m@C2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who arranges competitive matches.
matchmaking	sub
	head	matchmaker
	syl	match+2mak:ing
	pos	n. adj.
matchmaker	H2.0.
	syl	match+mak:er
	pron	<1m@C2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes matches (for igniting).
matchmaking	sub
	head	matchmaker
	syl	match+2mak:ing
	pos	n. adj.
matchmark	1.
	syl	match+mark
	pron	<1m@C2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark made on mating components of an engine, etc., to ensure that the components are assembled in the correct relative positions.
matchmark	2.
	syl	match+mark
	pron	<1m@C2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stamp (an object) with matchmarks.
match play	0.a.
	syl	match play
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	scoring according to the number of holes won and lost.
match play	0.b.
	syl	match play
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	as modifier; a matchplay tournament.
	def	Compare {stroke play}.
match player	sub
	head	match play
	syl	match play+er
	pos	n.
match point	1.
	syl	match point
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	the final point needed to win a match.
match point	2.
	syl	match point
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	the unit used for scoring in tournaments.
matchstick	0.
	syl	match+stick
	pron	<1m@C2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooden part of a match.
matchwood	1.
	syl	match+wood
	pron	<1m@C2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	wood suitable for making matches.
matchwood	2.
	syl	match+wood
	pron	<1m@C2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	splinters or fragments.
	exam	1	the bomb blew the house to matchwood.
mate	ety	C14: from Middle Low German; related to Old English gemetta table-guest, from mete #7meat  &- #!mate+less adj.
mate	H1.1.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sexual partner of an animal.
mate	H1.2.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a marriage partner.
mate	H1.3.a.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit. and Austral.
	def	a friend, usually of the same sex: often used to any male in direct address.
mate	H1.3.b.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	an associate, colleague, fellow sharer, etc..
	exam	1	a classmate;
	exam	2	a flatmate.
mate	H1.4.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of matching items.
mate	H1.5.a.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {first mate}.
mate	H1.5.b.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any officer below the master on a commercial ship.
mate	H1.5.c.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a warrant officer's assistant on a ship.
mate	H1.6.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some professions
	def	an assistant.
	exam	1	a plumber's mate.
mate	H1.7.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a suitable associate.
mate	H1.8.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pair (a male and female animal) or (of animals) to pair for reproduction.
mate	H1.9.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to marry or join in marriage.
mate	H1.10.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join as a pair; match.
mate	H2.0.
	syl	mate
	pron	<mAt>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	qual	Chess.
	def	See {checkmate}.
mat'e	ety	C18: from American Spanish (originally referring to the vessel in which the drink was brewed), from Quechua m*'ati gourd
mate	alt
	head	mat'e
	or	mat'e
	syl	ma:te
	pron	<1ma:tA>, <1m@tA>
	pos	n.
mat'e	1.
	or	mate
	syl	ma:t*'e
	pron	<1ma:tA>, <1m@tA>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen tree, cultivated in South America for its leaves, which contain caffeine: family
mat'e	2.
	or	mate
	syl	ma:t*'e
	pron	<1ma:tA>, <1m@tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a stimulating milky beverage made from the dried leaves of this tree.
mat'e	xref
	or	mate
	syl	ma:t*'e
	pron	<1ma:tA>, <1m@tA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Paraguay tea, yerba, yerba mat*'e}.
matelass'e	ety	C19: from French matelasser to quilt, from matelas #7mattress 
matelass'e	0.
	syl	mate:las+s*'e
	pron	<m@t1l@sA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in textiles
	def	having a raised design, as quilting; embossed.
matelot	ety	C20: from French
matlo	infl
	head	matelot
	or	matlow
	syl	mat+lo
	pron	<1m@tl*u>
	pos	n.
matlow	infl
	head	matelot
	or	matlo
	syl	mat+low
	pron	<1m@tl*u>
	pos	n.
matelot	0.
	syl	mate+lot
	pron	<1m@tl*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a sailor.
matelote	ety	C18: from French, feminine of matelot sailor
matelotte	alt
	head	matelote
	or	matelote
	syl	mat+e:lotte
	pron	<1m@t%*!l*ut>, French <mat1lct>
	pos	n.
matelote	0.
	or	matelotte
	syl	mat+e:lote
	pron	<1m@t%*!l*ut>, French <mat1lct>
	pos	n.
	def	fish served with a sauce of wine, onions, seasonings, and fish stock.
mater	ety	C16: from Latin
mater	0.
	syl	ma+ter
	pron	<1mAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. public school slang.
	def	a word for {mother}: often used facetiously.
mater dolorosa	ety	Latin: sorrowful mother
mater dolorosa	0.
	syl	ma+ter do+lo+ro+sa
	pron	<2dol*1r*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Virgin Mary sorrowing for the dead Christ, esp. as depicted in art.
materfamilias	ety	C18: from Latin
materfamilias	0.
	syl	ma+ter+fa+mil:i+as
	pron	<2mAt*f*1mili2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the mother of a family or the female head of a family.
material	ety	C14: via French from Late Latin m*_ateri*_alis, from Latin m*_ateria #7matter 
material	1.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance of which a thing is made or composed; component or constituent matter.
	exam	1	raw material.
material	2.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	facts, etc., that a finished work may be based on or derived from.
	exam	1	enough material for a book.
material	3.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth or fabric.
material	4.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has qualities suitable for a given occupation, training, etc..
	exam	1	that boy is not university material.
material	5.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or composed of physical substance; corporeal.
material	6.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting economic or physical well-being.
	exam	1	material ease.
material	7.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with physical rather than spiritual interests.
material	8.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great import or consequence.
	exam	1	of material benefit to the workers.
material	9.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	relevant.
material	10.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to matter as opposed to form.
material	11.
	syl	ma+te:ri:al
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	relevant to the issue before court: applied esp. to facts or testimony of much significance.
	exam	1	a material witness.
materialness	sub
	head	material
	syl	ma+1te:ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
materialism	1.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	interest in and desire for money, possessions, etc., rather than spiritual or ethical values.
materialism	2.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that matter is the only reality and that the mind, the emotions, etc., are merely functions of it. Compare {idealism}.
materialism	3.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ism
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the rejection of any religious or supernatural account of things.
materialist	sub
	head	materialism
	syl	ma+1te:ri+al+ist
	pos	n.
materialistic	sub
	head	materialism
	syl	ma+2te:ri+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
materialistically	sub
	head	materialism
	syl	ma+2te:ri+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
materialities	infl
	head	materiality
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
materiality	1.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+i:ty
	pron	<m*2ti*ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being physical or material.
materiality	2.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+i:ty
	pron	<m*2ti*ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	substance; matter.
materialise	alt
	head	materialize
	or	materialize
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ise
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
materialize	1.
	or	materialise
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become fact; actually happen.
	exam	1	our hopes never materialized.
materialize	2.
	or	materialise
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to invest or become invested with a physical shape or form.
materialize	3.
	or	materialise
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a spirit, as of a dead person) to appear in material form or (of a spirit) to appear in such form.
materialize	4.
	or	materialise
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ize
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take shape; become tangible.
	exam	1	after hours of discussion, the project finally began to materialize.
materializer	sub
	head	materialize
	or	materialiser
	syl	ma+1te:ri+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
materialiser	sub
	head	materialize
	or	materializer
	syl	ma+1te:ri+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
materially	1.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ly
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	to a significant extent; considerably.
	exam	1	his death alters the situation materially.
materially	2.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ly
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	with respect to material objects.
materially	3.
	syl	ma+te:ri+al+ly
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	with respect to substance as distinct from form.
materials	0.
	syl	ma+te:ri+als
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the equipment necessary for a particular activity.
materia medica	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin: medical matter
materia medica	1.
	syl	ma+te:ri:a med:i+ca
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*> <1medik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the study of drugs used in the treatment of disease: includes pharmacy, pharmacology, and the history and physical and chemical properties of drugs.
materia medica	2.
	syl	ma+te:ri:a med:i+ca
	pron	<m*1ti*ri*> <1medik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the drugs used in the treatment of disease.
materiel	ety	C19: from French: #7material 
mat'eriel	alt
	head	materiel
	or	materiel
	syl	ma+t*'e:ri+el
	pron	<m*2ti*ri1el>
	pos	n.
materiel	0.
	or	mat'eriel
	syl	ma+te:ri+el
	pron	<m*2ti*ri1el>
	pos	n.
	def	the materials and equipment of an organization, esp. of a military force. Compare {personnel}.
maternal	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin m*_atern*_alis, from Latin m*_aternus, from m*_ater mother
maternal	1.
	syl	ma+ter+nal
	pron	<m*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of a mother.
maternal	2.
	syl	ma+ter+nal
	pron	<m*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	related through the mother's side of the family.
	exam	1	his maternal uncle.
maternalism	sub
	head	maternal
	syl	ma+1ter+nal+ism
	pos	n.
maternalistic	sub
	head	maternal
	syl	ma+2ter+nal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
maternally	sub
	head	maternal
	syl	ma+1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
maternity	1.
	syl	ma+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<m*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	motherhood.
maternity	2.
	syl	ma+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<m*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristics associated with motherhood; motherliness.
maternity	3.
	syl	ma+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<m*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to pregnant women or women at the time of childbirth.
	exam	1	a maternity ward.
maternity benefit	0.
	syl	ma+ter+ni:ty ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a payment ({maternity allowance}) made to a woman having a child, normally from 11 weeks before confinement for a period of 18 weeks, in addition to a flat-rate benefit ({maternity grant) }.
matey	1.
	syl	mate:y
	pron	<1mAti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	friendly or intimate; on good terms.
matey	2.
	syl	mate:y
	pron	<1mAti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	friend or fellow: usually used in direct address.
mateyness	sub
	head	matey
	or	matiness
	syl	mate:y+ness
	pos	n.
matiness	sub
	head	matey
	or	mateyness
	syl	mat:i+ness
	pos	n.
math	0.
	syl	math
	pron	<m@T>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {mathematics}. Brit. equivalent: {maths}
math	0.
	syl	math.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	mathematics.
mathematic	alt
	head	mathematical
	or	mathematical
	syl	math+e:mat+ic
	pos	adj.
mathematical	1.
	or	mathematic
	syl	math+e:mat:i+cal
	pron	<2m@T*1m@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, used in, or relating to mathematics.
mathematical	2.
	or	mathematic
	syl	math+e:mat:i+cal
	pron	<2m@T*1m@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or using the precision of mathematics; exact.
mathematical	3.
	or	mathematic
	syl	math+e:mat:i+cal
	pron	<2m@T*1m@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	using, determined by, or in accordance with the principles of mathematics.
mathematically	sub
	head	mathematical
	syl	2math+e:1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mathematical expectation	0.
	syl	math+e:mat:i+cal ex+pec+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	another name for {expected value}.
mathematical logic	0.
	syl	math+e:mat:i+cal log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {symbolic logic}.
mathematician	0.
	syl	math+e:ma+ti+cian
	pron	<2m@T*m*1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert or specialist in mathematics.
mathematics	ety	C14 mathematik (n.), via Latin from Greek (adj.), from math*_ema a science, math*_ematikos (adj.); related to manthanein to learn
mathematics	1.
	syl	math+e:mat+ics
	pron	<2m@T*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a group of related sciences, including algebra, geometry, and calculus, concerned with the study of number, quantity, shape, and space and their interrelationships by using a specialized notation.
mathematics	2.
	syl	math+e:mat+ics
	pron	<2m@T*1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	mathematical operations and processes involved in the solution of a problem or study of some scientific field.
maths	0.
	syl	maths
	pron	<m@Ts>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {mathematics}. U.S. equivalent: {math}
maths	0.
	syl	maths.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	mathematics.
Mathura	0.
	syl	Ma+thu+ra
	pron	<1m^tu*r*>, <m^1Tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in W Uttar Pradesh on the Jumna River: a place of Hindu pilgrimage, revered as the birthplace of Krishna. Pop.: 132028 (1971). Former name: {Muttra}.
Matilda	ety	C20: from the Christian name
Matilda	H1.1.
	syl	Ma+til+da
	pron	<m*2tild*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a bushman's swag.
walk	2.
	head	Matilda
	or	waltz Matilda
	syl	walk
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to travel the road carrying one's swag.
Matilda	H2.0.
	syl	Ma+til+da
	pron	<m*1tild*>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1102-67, only daughter of Henry I of England and wife of Geoffrey of Anjou. After her father's death (1135) she unsuccessfully waged a civil war with Stephen for the English throne; her son succeeded as Henry II.
matin	ety	C14: see #7matins 
mattin	infl
	head	matin
	or	matinal
	syl	mat+tin
	pron	<1m@tin>
	pos	adj.
matinal	infl
	head	matin
	or	mattin
	syl	mat+in+al
	pos	adj.
matin	0.
	syl	mat+in
	pron	<1m@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to matins.
matin'ee	ety	C19: from French; see #7matins 
matin'ee	0.
	syl	mat:i+n*'ee
	pron	<1m@ti2nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a daytime, esp. afternoon, performance of a play, concert, etc.
matin'ee coat	0.
	syl	mat:i+n*'ee coat
	pos	n.
	def	a short coat for a baby.
matin'ee idol	0.
	syl	mat:i+n*'ee i:dol
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 1930s and 1940s
	def	an actor popular as a romantic figure among women.
matins	ety	C13: from Old French, ultimately from Latin m*_at*_ut*_inus of the morning, from M*_at*_uta goddess of dawn
mattins	alt
	head	matins
	or	matins
	syl	mat+tins
	pron	<1m@tinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
matins	1.a.
	or	mattins
	syl	mat+ins
	pron	<1m@tinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the first of the seven canonical hours of prayer, originally observed at night but now often recited with lauds at daybreak.
matins	1.b.
	or	mattins
	syl	mat+ins
	pron	<1m@tinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the service of morning prayer in the Church of England.
matins	2.
	or	mattins
	syl	mat+ins
	pron	<1m@tinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a morning song, esp. of birds.
Henri	infl
	head	Matisse
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Matisse	0.
	syl	Ma:tisse
	pron	French <ma1tis>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1954, French painter and sculptor; leader of Fauvism.
matlow	alt
	head	matlo
	or	matlo
	syl	mat+low
	pron	<1m@tl*u>
	pos	n.
matlo	0.
	or	matlow
	syl	mat+lo
	pron	<1m@tl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {matelot}.
Matlock	0.
	syl	Mat+lock
	pron	<1m@t2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, on the River Derwent, administrative centre of Derbyshire: mineral springs. Pop.: 19575 (1971).
Matto Grosso	alt
	head	Mato Grosso
	or	Mato Grosso
	syl	Mat+to Gros+so
	pron	<1m@t*u> <1gros*u>, Portuguese <1matu> <1grosu>
	pos	n.
Mato Grosso	1.
	or	Matto Grosso
	syl	Ma:to Gros+so
	pron	<1m@t*u> <1gros*u>, Portuguese <1matu> <1grosu>
	pos	n.
	def	a high plateau of SW Brazil: forms the watershed separating the Amazon and Plata river systems.
Mato Grosso	2.
	or	Matto Grosso
	syl	Ma:to Gros+so
	pron	<1m@t*u> <1gros*u>, Portuguese <1matu> <1grosu>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W central Brazil: mostly on the Mato Grosso Plateau, with the Amazon basin to the north; valuable mineral resources. Capital: Cuiab*'a. Pop.: 1597090 (1970). Area: 1231549 sq. km (480304 sq. miles).
matoke	ety	C20: from Luganda
matoke	0.
	syl	ma+to+ke
	pron	<ma1tcke>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Uganda
	def	the flesh of bananas; boiled and mashed as a food.
Matopos	alt
	head	Matopo Hills
	or	Matopo Hills
	syl	Ma+to+pos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Matopo Hills	0.
	or	Matopos
	syl	Ma+to+po Hills
	pron	<m*1t*up*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the granite hills south of Bulawayo, Rhodesia, where Cecil Rhodes chose to be buried.
Matozinhos	0.
	syl	Ma+to+zi+nhos
	pron	Portuguese <m*tu1zi$juS>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Portugal, on the estuary of the Le*,ca River north of Oporto: fishing industry. Pop.: 90554 (1970).
matrass	ety	C17: from French, perhaps related to Latin m*_etiri to measure
mattrass	alt
	head	matrass
	or	matrass
	syl	mat+trass
	pron	<1m@tr*s>
	pos	n.
matrass	0.
	or	mattrass
	syl	mat+rass
	pron	<1m@tr*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem., obsolete.
	def	a long-necked glass flask, used for distillation, etc.
matri-	ety	from Latin m*_ater mother
matri-	0.
	syl	ma:tri-
	usage	combining form.
	def	mother or motherhood.
	exam	1	matriarchy.
matriarch	ety	C17: from #7matri -+#7-arch , by false analogy with #7patriarch 
matriarch	1.
	syl	ma+tri+arch
	pron	<1mAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who dominates an organization, community, etc.
matriarch	2.
	syl	ma+tri+arch
	pron	<1mAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the female head of a tribe or family, esp. in a matriarchy.
matriarch	3.
	syl	ma+tri+arch
	pron	<1mAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a very old or venerable woman.
matriarchal	sub
	head	matriarch
	or	matriarchic
	syl	ma+tri+2ar+chal
	pos	adj.
matriarchic	sub
	head	matriarch
	or	matriarchal
	syl	ma+tri+2ar+chic
	pos	adj.
matriarchalism	sub
	head	matriarch
	syl	ma+tri+1ar+chal+ism
	pos	n.
matriarchate	0.
	syl	ma+tri+ar+chate
	pron	<1mAtri2a:kit>, <-kAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a family or people under female domination or government.
matriarchies	infl
	head	matriarchy
	syl	ma+tri+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matriarchy	1.
	syl	ma+tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1mAtri2a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of social organization in which a female is head of the family or society, and descent and kinship are traced through the female line.
matriarchy	2.
	syl	ma+tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1mAtri2a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any society dominated by women.
matric	0.
	syl	ma+tric
	pron	<m*1trik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {matriculation} (sense 2).
matrices	0.
	syl	ma+tri+ces
	pron	<1mAtri2sEz>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {matrix}.
matricide	ety	C16: from Latin m*_atr*_ic*_idium (the act), m*_atr*_ic*_ida (the agent). See #7matri -#7, -#7cide 
matricide	1.
	syl	mat+ri+cide
	pron	<1m@tri2sId>, <1mA->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing one's own mother.
matricide	2.
	syl	mat+ri+cide
	pron	<1m@tri2sId>, <1mA->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills his mother.
matricidal	sub
	head	matricide
	syl	mat+ri+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
matroclinous	infl
	head	matriclinous
	or	matroclinal
	syl	mat+ro+cli+nous
	pos	adj.
matroclinal	infl
	head	matriclinous
	or	matroclinous
	syl	mat+ro+cli+nal
	pos	adj.
matriclinous	0.
	syl	mat+ri+cli+nous
	pron	<2m@tri1klIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal or plant
	def	showing the characters of the female parent. Compare {patriclinous}.
matriculate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin m*_atr*_icul*_are to register, from m*_atr*_icula, diminutive of matrix list, #7matrix 
matriculate	1.
	syl	ma+tric:u+late
	pron	<m*1trikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enrol or be enrolled in an institution, esp. a college or university.
matriculate	2.
	syl	ma+tric:u+late
	pron	<m*1trikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attain the academic standard required for a course at such an institution.
matriculate	3.
	syl	ma+tric:u+late
	pron	<m*1trikjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ma+tric@.u+lant}. a person who has matriculated.
matriculator	sub
	head	matriculate
	syl	ma+1tric:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
matriculation	1.
	syl	ma+tric:u+la+tion
	pron	<m*2trikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of ma?!triculating.
matriculation	2.
	syl	ma+tric:u+la+tion
	pron	<m*2trikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Great Britain
	def	a former school examina?!tion, now replaced by the General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level).
matrilineal	0.
	syl	mat+ri+lin+e:al
	pron	<2m@tri1lini*l>, <2mA->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to descent or kinship through the female line.
matrilineally	sub
	head	matrilineal
	syl	mat+ri+1lin+e:al+ly
	pos	adv.
matrilocal	0.
	syl	mat+ri+lo+cal
	pron	<1m@tri2l*ukL>, <1mA->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, having, or relating to a marriage pattern in which the couple live with the wife's family.
matrilocality	sub
	head	matrilocal
	syl	mat+ri+lo+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2m@tril*u1k@liti>, <2mA->
	pos	n.
matrilocally	sub
	head	matrilocal
	syl	mat+ri+1lo+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
matrimonial	0.
	syl	mat+ri+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2m@tri1m*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to marriage.
	exam	1	matrimonial troubles.
matrimonially	sub
	head	matrimonial
	syl	mat+ri+1mo+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
matrimony	ety	C14: via Norman French from Latin m*_atrim*_onium wedlock, from m*_ater mother. See #7matri -#7, -#7mony 
matrimonies	infl
	head	matrimony
	syl	mat+ri+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matrimony	1.
	syl	mat+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1m@trim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being married.
matrimony	2.
	syl	mat+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1m@trim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the ceremony or sacrament of marriage.
matrimony	3.a.
	syl	mat+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1m@trim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which the king and queen together are a winning combination.
matrimony	3.b.
	syl	mat+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1m@trim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	such a combination.
matrimony vine	0.
	syl	mat+ri+mo+ny vine
	pos	n.
	def	any of various shrubs of the sola?!naceous genus cultivated for their purple flowers and colourful berries. Also called: {boxthorn}.
matrix	ety	C16: from Latin: womb, female animal used for breeding, from m*_ater mother
matrices	infl
	head	matrix
	or	matrixes
	syl	ma+tri+ces
	pron	<1mAtri2sEz>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matrixes	infl
	head	matrix
	or	matrices
	syl	ma+trix:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matrix	1.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, situation, or environment in which something has its origin, takes form, or is enclosed.
matrix	2.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the thick tissue at the base of a nail from which a fingernail or toenail develops.
matrix	3.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the intercellular substance of bone, cartilage, connective tissue, etc.
matrix	4.a.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the rock material in which fossils, pebbles, etc., are embedded.
matrix	4.b.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the material in which a mineral is embedded; gangue.
matrix	5.a.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	a metal mould for casting type.
matrix	5.b.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	a papier-m*^ach*'e or plastic mould impressed from the forme and used for stereotyping. Some?!times shortened to {mat}.
matrix	6.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	a mould used in the production of gramophone records. It is obtained by electrodeposition onto the master.
matrix	7.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	a bed of perforated material placed beneath a workpiece in a press or stamping machine against which the punch operates.
matrix	8.a.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the shaped cathode used in electroforming.
matrix	8.b.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the metal constituting the major part of an alloy.
matrix	8.c.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	def	the soft metal in a plain bearing in which the hard particles of surface metal are embedded.
matrix	9.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a rectangular array of elements set out in rows and columns, used to facilitate the solution of problems, such as the transformation of coordinates. Usually indicated by parentheses.
	exam	1	(%a@b\d%b@b\e%c@b\f) .
matrix	10.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a rectangular array of circuit elements usually used to generate one set of signals from another.
matrix	11.
	syl	ma+trix
	pron	<1mAtriks>, <1m@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the womb.
matroclinous	0.
	syl	mat+ro+cli+nous
	pron	<2m@tr*1klIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {matriclinous}.
matron	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin m*_atr*_ona, from m*_ater mother
matron	1.
	syl	ma+tron
	pron	<1mAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a married woman regarded as staid or dignified, esp. a middle-aged woman with children.
matron	2.
	syl	ma+tron
	pron	<1mAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman in charge of the domestic or medical arrangements in an institution.
matron	3.
	syl	ma+tron
	pron	<1mAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a wardress in a prison.
matron	4.
	syl	ma+tron
	pron	<1mAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the administrative head of the nursing staff in a hospital.
matronal	sub
	head	matron
	syl	ma+tron+al
	pos	adj.
matronhood	sub
	head	matron
	or	matronship
	syl	ma+tron+2hood
	pos	n.
matronship	sub
	head	matron
	or	matronhood
	syl	ma+tron+2ship
	pos	n.
matron-like	sub
	head	matron
	syl	ma:tron-2like
	pos	adj.
matronage	1.
	syl	ma+tron+age
	pron	<1mAtr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a matron.
matronage	2.
	syl	ma+tron+age
	pron	<1mAtr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	supervision or care by a matron.
matronage	3.
	syl	ma+tron+age
	pron	<1mAtr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	matrons collectively.
matronly	0.
	syl	ma+tron+ly
	pron	<1mAtr*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or suitable for a matron.
matronliness	sub
	head	matronly
	syl	ma+tron+li+ness
	pos	n.
matrons of honour	infl
	head	matron of honour
	syl	ma+trons of hon+our.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matron of honour	1.
	syl	ma+tron of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a married woman serving as chief attendant to a bride. Compare {bridesmaid, maid of honour}.
matron of honour	2.
	syl	ma+tron of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a married woman, usually a member of the nobility, who attends a queen or princess.
matronymic	0.
	syl	mat+ro+nym+ic
	pron	<2m@tr*u1nimik>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a less common word for {metronymic}.
Matsu	0.
	syl	Ma+tsu
	pron	<m@t1su:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island group in Formosa Strait, off the SE coast of mainland China: belongs to Taiwan. Pop.: 17061 (1971). Area: 44 sq. km (17 sq. miles).
Matsuyama	0.
	syl	Ma+tsu+ya+ma
	pron	<2m@tsu1ja:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on NW Shikoku: textile and chemical industries; Ehime University (1949). Pop.: 364645 (1974 est.).
matte	alt
	head	matt
	or	matt
	syl	matte
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	adj. n. vb.
matt	0.
	or	matte
	syl	matt
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	adj. n. vb.
	def	variant spellings of {mat%2} (senses 2, 3, 5).
Matt	0.
	syl	Matt.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Matthew.
mattamore	ety	C17: from French, from Arabic matmur*_a, from tamara to store, bury
mattamore	0.
	syl	mat+ta+more
	pron	<1m@t*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a subterranean storehouse or dwelling.
matte	ety	C19: from French
matte	0.
	syl	matte
	pron	<m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure fused material consisting of metal sulphides produced during the smelting of a sulphide ore.
matted	1.
	syl	mat+ted
	pron	<1m@tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	tangled into a thick mass.
	exam	1	matted hair.
matted	2.
	syl	mat+ted
	pron	<1m@tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or formed of matting.
matter	ety	C13 (n.), C16 (vb.): from Latin m*_ateria cause, substance, esp. wood, or a substance that produces something else; related to m*_ater mother
matter	1.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	that which makes up something, esp. a physical object; material.
matter	2.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	substance that occupies space and has mass, as distinguished from substance that is mental, spiritual, etc.
matter	3.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	substance of a specified type.
	exam	1	vegetable matter;
	exam	2	reading matter.
matter	4.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes foll. by of or for
	def	thing; affair; concern; question.
	exam	1	a matter of taste;
	exam	2	several matters to attend to;
	exam	3	no laughing matter.
matter	5.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or amount.
	exam	1	a matter of a few pence.
matter	6.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the content of written or verbal material as distinct from its style or form.
matter	7.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	importance; consequence.
matter	8.a.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the writings of Aristotle and the Scholastics
	def	that which is itself formless but can receive form and become substance.
matter	8.b.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	that which is organized into chemical substances and living things.
matter	8.c.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Cartesian tradition
	def	one of two basic modes of existence, the other being {mind}.
matter	9.a.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	type set up, either standing or for use.
matter	9.b.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	copy to be set in type.
matter	10.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a secretion or discharge, such as pus.
matter	11.a.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	something to be proved.
matter	11.b.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	statements or allegations to be considered by a court.
for that matter	12.
	head	matter
	syl	for that matter.
	def	as regards that.
grey matter	13.
	head	matter
	syl	grey matter.
	qual	Informal.
	def	intellectual ability.
matter	14.a.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	regardless of; irrespective of.
	exam	1	no matter what the excuse, you must not be late.
matter	14.b.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	it is unimportant.
the matter	15.
	head	matter
	syl	the matter.
	def	wrong; the trouble.
	exam	1	there's nothing the matter.
matter	16.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be of consequence or importance.
matter	17.
	syl	mat+ter
	pron	<1m@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form and discharge pus.
Matterhorn	0.
	syl	Mat+ter+horn
	pron	<1m@t*2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain on the border between Italy and Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4477 m (14688 ft.). French name: {Mont Cervin}. Italian name: {Mon+te Cer+vi+no} (#!monte t#ser#!vi$:no).
matter of course	1.
	syl	mat+ter of course
	pos	n.
	def	an event or result that is natural or inevitable.
matter-of-course	infl
	head	matter of course
	syl	mat:ter-of-course.
	pos	adj.
matter of course	2.
	syl	mat+ter of course
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	occurring as a matter of course.
matter of course	3.
	syl	mat+ter of course
	pos	adj.
	def	accepting things as inevitable or natural.
	exam	1	a matter-of-course attitude.
matter of fact	1.
	syl	mat+ter of fact
	pos	n.
	def	a fact that is undeniably true.
matter of fact	2.
	syl	mat+ter of fact
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a statement of facts the truth of which the court must determine on the basis of the evidence before it: contrasted with {matter of law, matter of opinion}.
as a matter of fact	3.
	head	matter of fact
	syl	as a matter of fact.
	def	actually; in fact.
matter-of-fact	infl
	head	matter of fact
	syl	mat:ter-of-fact.
	pos	adj.
matter of fact	4.
	syl	mat+ter of fact
	pos	adj.
	def	unimaginative or emotionless.
	exam	1	he gave a matter-of-fact account of the murder.
mattery	0.
	syl	mat+ter:y
	pron	<1m@t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	discharging pus.
Matthew	1.
	syl	Mat:thew
	pron	<1m@Tju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	Also called: {Levi}. a tax collector of Capernaum called by Christ to be one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 9:9-13; 10:3).
Matthew	2.
	syl	Mat:thew
	pron	<1m@Tju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the first Gospel, traditionally ascribed to Matthew.
Matthew Paris	0.
	syl	Mat:thew Par:is
	pos	n.
	def	See (Matthew) {Paris}.
Matthews	0.
	syl	Mat:thews
	pron	<1m@Tju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Stan@.ley}. born 1915, English footballer.
Matthew Walker	ety	C19: probably named after the man who introduced it
Matthew Walker	0.
	syl	Mat:thew Walk:er
	pos	n.
	def	a knot made at the end of a rope by unlaying the strands and passing them up through the loops formed in the next two strands.
Matthias	0.
	syl	Mat:thi:as
	pron	<m*1TI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the disciple chosen by lot to replace Judas as one of the 12 apostles (Acts 1:15-26).
matting	H1.1.
	syl	mat+ting
	pron	<1m@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarsely woven fabric, usually made of a natural fibre such as straw or hemp and used as a floor covering, packing material, etc.
matting	H1.2.
	syl	mat+ting
	pron	<1m@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making mats.
matting	H1.3.
	syl	mat+ting
	pron	<1m@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material for mats.
matting	H2.1.
	syl	mat+ting
	pron	<1m@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mat%2} (sense 1).
matting	H2.2.
	syl	mat+ting
	pron	<1m@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of producing a mat finish.
mattins	0.
	syl	mat+tins
	pron	<1m@tinz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {matins}.
mattock	ety	Old English mattuc, of unknown origin; related to Latin mateola club, mallet
mattock	0.
	syl	mat+tock
	pron	<1m@t*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of large pick that has one end of its blade shaped like an adze, used for loosening soil, cutting roots, etc.
Matto Grosso	0.
	syl	Mat+to Gros+so
	pron	<1m@t*u> <1gros*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Mato Grosso}.
mattoid	ety	C19: from Italian, from matto insane
mattoid	0.
	syl	mat+toid
	pron	<1m@tcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person displaying eccentric behaviour and mental characteristics that approach the psy?!chotic.
mattrass	0.
	syl	mat+trass
	pron	<1m@tr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {matrass}.
mattress	ety	C13: via Old French from Italian materasso, from Arabic almatrah place where something is thrown
mattress	1.
	syl	mat+tress
	pron	<1m@tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a large flat pad with a strong cover, filled with straw, foam rubber, etc., and often incorporating coiled springs, used as a bed or as part of a bed.
mattress	2.
	syl	mat+tress
	pron	<1m@tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woven mat of brushwood, poles, etc., used to protect an embankment, dyke, etc., from scour.
mattress	3.
	syl	mat+tress
	pron	<1m@tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a concrete or steel raft or slab used as a foundation or footing. Sometimes shortened to {mat}.
mattress	4.
	syl	mat+tress
	pron	<1m@tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of reinforcing rods or expanded metal sheeting, used in reinforced concrete.
mattress	5.
	syl	mat+tress
	pron	<1m@tris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil engineering.
	def	another name for { {blinding} (sense 3).}
maturate	1.
	syl	mat:u+rate
	pron	<1m@tju2rAt>, <1m@Cu->
	pos	vb.
	def	to mature or bring to maturity.
maturate	2.
	syl	mat:u+rate
	pron	<1m@tju2rAt>, <1m@Cu->
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {suppurate}.
maturative	sub
	head	maturate
	syl	ma+tur:a+tive
	pron	<m@1tju*r*tiv>, <m@1Cu*->
	pos	adj.
maturation	1.
	syl	mat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2m@tju1rAS*n>, <1m@Cu->
	pos	n.
	def	the process of maturing or ripening.
maturation	2.
	syl	mat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2m@tju1rAS*n>, <1m@Cu->
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the development of ova and spermatozoa from precursor cells in the ovary and testis, involving meiosis.
maturation	3.
	syl	mat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2m@tju1rAS*n>, <1m@Cu->
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {suppuration}.
maturational	sub
	head	maturation
	syl	mat:u+1ra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
mature	ety	C15: from Latin m*_at*_urus early, developed
mature	1.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively advanced physically, mentally, emotionally, etc.; grown-up.
mature	2.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plans, theories, etc.
	def	fully considered; perfected.
mature	3.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	def	due or payable.
	exam	1	a mature debenture.
mature	4.a.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully developed or differentiated.
	exam	1	a mature cell.
mature	4.b.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully grown; adult.
	exam	1	a mature animal.
mature	5.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruit, wine, cheese, etc.
	def	ripe or fully aged.
mature	6.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a river valley or land surface
	def	in the middle stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by meanders, maximum relief, etc. See also { {youthful} (sense 4), {old} (sense 18).}
mature	7.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become mature.
mature	8.
	syl	ma+ture
	pron	<m*1tju*>, <-1Cu*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of notes, bonds, etc.
	def	to become due for payment or repayment.
maturely	sub
	head	mature
	syl	ma+1ture+ly
	pos	adv.
matureness	sub
	head	mature
	syl	ma+1ture+ness
	pos	n.
maturity	1.
	syl	ma+tur+i:ty
	pron	<m*1tju*riti>, <-1Cu*->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being mature; full development.
maturity	2.a.
	syl	ma+tur+i:ty
	pron	<m*1tju*riti>, <-1Cu*->
	pos	n.
	def	the date upon which a bill of exchange, bond, note, etc., becomes due for repayment.
maturity	2.b.
	syl	ma+tur+i:ty
	pron	<m*1tju*riti>, <-1Cu*->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of a bill, note, etc., when due.
matutinal	ety	C17: from Late Latin m*_at*_ut*_in*_alis, from Latin m*_at*_ut*_inus, from M*_at*_uta goddess of the dawn
matutinal	0.
	syl	ma+tu+ti+nal
	pron	<2m@tju1tInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring in, or during the morning.
matutinally	sub
	head	matutinal
	syl	ma+tu+1ti+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
matzo	ety	from Yiddish matse, from Hebrew mass*_ah 
matzoh	alt
	head	matzo
	or	matzah
	syl	mat+zoh
	pron	<1m@ts*u>
	pos	n.
matza	infl
	head	matzo
	or	matzo
	syl	mat+za
	pron	<1m@ts*>
	pos	n.
matzah	infl
	head	matzo
	or	matzoh
	syl	mat+zah
	pron	<1m@ts*>
	pos	n.
matzos	infl
	head	matzo
	syl	mat+zos
	pron	Hebrew <ma1tsct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matzohs	infl
	head	matzo
	syl	mat+zohs
	pron	Hebrew <ma1tsct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matzas	infl
	head	matzo
	syl	mat+zas
	pron	Hebrew <ma1tsct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matzahs	infl
	head	matzo
	or	matzoth
	syl	mat+zahs
	pron	Hebrew <ma1tsct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matzoth	infl
	head	matzo
	or	matzahs
	syl	ma+tzoth
	pron	Hebrew <ma1tsct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
matzo	0.
	or	matza
	syl	mat+zo
	pron	<1m@ts*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large brittle very thin biscuit of unleavened bread, traditionally eaten during the Jewish Passover.
matzoon	ety	from Armenian madzun 
madzoon	alt
	head	matzoon
	or	matzoon
	syl	mad+zoon
	pron	<ma:d1zu:n>
	pos	n.
matzoon	0.
	or	madzoon
	syl	mat+zoon
	pron	<ma:t1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fermented milk product similar to yoghurt.
Maubeuge	0.
	syl	Mau+beuge
	pron	French <mo1b$o:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N France, near the border with Belgium. Pop.: 35474 (1975).
mauby	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
maubies	infl
	head	mauby
	syl	mau+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mauby	0.
	syl	mau+by
	pron	<1ma:bi>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the E Caribbean
	def	a bittersweet drink made from the bark of a rhamnaceous tree.
maud	ety	C18: of unknown origin
maud	0.
	syl	maud
	pron	<mc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a shawl or rug of grey wool plaid worn in Scotland.
maudlin	ety	C17: from Middle English Maudelen Mary Magdalene, typically portrayed as a tearful penitent
maudlin	0.
	syl	maud+lin
	pron	<1mc:dlin>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolishly tearful or sentimental, as when drunk, etc.
maudlinism	sub
	head	maudlin
	syl	maud+lin+ism
	pos	n.
maudlinly	sub
	head	maudlin
	syl	maud+lin+ly
	pos	adv.
maudlinness	sub
	head	maudlin
	syl	maud+lin+ness
	pos	n.
W (illiam) Somerset	infl
	head	Maugham
	syl	W (illiam) Som:er:set.
	pos	n.
Maugham	0.
	syl	Maugham
	pron	<1mc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1965, English writer. His works include the novels (1915) and (1930), short stories, and comedies.
maugre	ety	C13 (meaning: ill will): from Old French maugre, literally: bad pleasure
mauger	alt
	head	maugre
	or	maugre
	syl	mau+ger
	pron	<1mc:g*>
	pos	prep.
maugre	0.
	or	mauger
	syl	mau+gre
	pron	<1mc:g*>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	in spite of.
Maui	0.
	syl	Mau:i
	pron	<1maui>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in S central Hawaii: the second largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Pop.: 38691 (1970). Area: 1885 sq. km (728 sq. miles).
maul	ety	C13: from Old French mail, from Latin malleus hammer. See #7mallet 
maul	1.
	syl	maul
	pron	<mc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle clumsily; paw.
maul	2.
	syl	maul
	pron	<mc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to batter or lacerate. {~}
maul	3.
	syl	maul
	pron	<mc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a heavy two-handed hammer suitable for driving piles, etc.
maul	4.
	syl	maul
	pron	<mc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a loose scrum.
mauler	sub
	head	maul
	syl	maul+er
	pos	n.
Maulana	ety	Urdu, from Arabic mawl*_an*_a 
Maulana	0.
	syl	Mau+la+na
	pron	<mc:1la:na:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Pakistan, India, etc.
	def	a title used for a scholar of Persian and Arabic.
maulers	0.
	syl	maul+ers
	pron	<1mc:l*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the hands.
Maulmain	0.
	syl	Maul+main
	pron	<maul1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Moulmein}.
maulstick	ety	C17: partial translation of Dutch maalstok, from obsolete malen to paint+ stok #7stick 
mahlstick	alt
	head	maulstick
	or	maulstick
	syl	mahl+stick
	pron	<1ma:l2stik>, <1mc:l->
	pos	n.
maulstick	0.
	or	mahlstick
	syl	maul+stick
	pron	<1mc:l2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a long stick used by artists to steady the hand holding the brush.
Mau Maus	infl
	head	Mau Mau
	or	Mau Mau
	syl	Mau Maus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mau Mau	infl
	or	Mau Maus
	syl	Mau Mau.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mau Mau	1.
	syl	Mau Mau
	pron	<1mau> <1mau>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret political society consisting chiefly of Kikuyu tribesmen that was founded in 1952 to drive European settlers from Kenya by acts of terrorism.
Mau Mau	2.
	syl	Mau Mau
	pron	<1mau> <1mau>
	pos	n.
	qual	East African slang.
	def	a Ugandan motorcycle policeman who directs traffic.
maumet	ety	C13: from Old French mahomet idol, literally: the prophet Mohammed, from the belief that his image was worshipped
mammet	alt
	head	maumet
	or	maumet
	syl	mam+met
	pron	<1m@mit>
	pos	n.
maumet	0.
	or	mammet
	syl	mau+met
	pron	<1mc:mit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a false god; idol.
maumetry	sub
	head	maumet
	syl	mau+met+ry
	pos	n.
maun	ety	C14: from Old Norse man must, will
man	infl
	head	maun
	or	mun
	syl	man
	pron	<ma:n>, <mc:n>
	pos	m^n; vb.
mun	infl
	head	maun
	or	man
	syl	mun
	pos	m^n; vb.
maun	0.
	syl	maun
	pron	<ma:n>, <mc:n>
	pos	m^n; vb.
	def	a Scot. dialect word for {must}.
Mauna Kea	0.
	syl	Mau+na Ke:a
	pron	<1mauna:> <1kAa:>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct volcano in Hawaii, on N central Hawaii Island: the highest island mountain in the world. Height: 4206 m (13796 ft.).
Mauna Loa	0.
	syl	Mau+na Lo:a
	pron	<1mauna:> <1l*ua:>
	pos	n.
	def	an active volcano in Hawaii, on S central Hawaii Island. Height: 4171 m (13680 ft.).
maund	ety	C17: from Hindi man, from Sanskrit man*_a 
maund	0.
	syl	maund
	pron	<mc:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight used in Asia, esp. India, having different values in different localities. A common value in India is 82 pounds or 37 kilograms.
maunder	ety	C17: perhaps from obsolete maunder to beg, from Latin mend*_ic*_are; see #7mendicant 
maunder	0.
	syl	maun+der
	pron	<1mc:nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, talk, or act aimlessly or idly.
maunderer	sub
	head	maunder
	syl	maun+der+er
	pos	n.
maundy	ety	C13: from Old French mand*'e something commanded, from Latin mandatum commandment, from the words of Christ: Mand*_atum novum d*_o v*_ob*_is A new commandment give I unto you
maundies	infl
	head	maundy
	syl	maun+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maundy	0.
	syl	maun+dy
	pron	<1mc:ndi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the ceremonial washing of the feet of poor persons in commemoration of Jesus' washing of his disciples' feet (John 13:4-34) re-enacted in some churches on Maundy Thursday.
Maundy money	0.
	syl	Maun+dy mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	specially minted coins given by the British sovereign to poor people on Maundy Thursday.
Maundy Thursday	0.
	syl	Maun+dy Thurs+day
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the Thursday before Easter observed as a commemoration of the Last Supper.
maungy	ety	variant of #7mangy, in extended sense: restless, dissatisfied
maungier	infl
	head	maungy
	syl	maun+gi+er
	pos	adj.
maungiest	infl
	head	maungy
	syl	maun+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
maungy	0.
	syl	maun+gy
	pron	<1mc:nJi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	West Yorkshire dialect. esp. of a child
	def	sulky, bad-tempered, or peevish.
(Henri Ren'e Albert) Guy de	infl
	head	Maupassant
	syl	(Henri Ren*'e Albert) Guy de
	pron	<1gi> <d*>
	pos	n.
Maupassant	0.
	syl	Mau:pas:sant
	pron	French <mopa1s?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1850-93, French writer, noted esp. for his short stories, such as (1880), (1881), and (1883). His novels include (1885) and (1888).
Pierre Louis Moreau de	infl
	head	Maupertuis
	syl	Pierre Louis Mo:reau de
	pron	<pje:r>, <lwi> <mc1ro> <d*>
	pos	n.
Maupertuis	0.
	syl	Mau:per:tuis
	pron	French <moper1twi>, <lwi> <mc1ro> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1698-1759, French mathematician, who originated the principle of least action (or Maupertuis principle).
Mauretania	0.
	syl	Mau+re+ta+ni:a
	pron	<2mori1tAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of N Africa, corresponding approximately to the N parts of modern Algeria and Morocco.
Mauretanian	sub
	head	Mauretania
	syl	Mau+re+1ta+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Francois	infl
	head	Mauriac
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Mauriac	0.
	syl	Mau:riac
	pron	French <mc1rjak>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1970, French novelist, noted esp. for his psychological studies of the conflict between religious belief and human desire. His works include (1925), (1927), and (1932): Nobel prize for literature 1952.
Maurice	1.
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<1moris>
	pos	n.
	def	1521-53, duke of Saxony (1541-53) and elector of Saxony (1547-53). He was instrumental in gaining recognition of Protestantism in Germany.
Maurice	2.
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<1moris>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1567-1625, prince of Orange and count of Nassau; the son of William the Silent, after whose death he led the United Provinces of the Netherlands in their struggle for independence from Spain (achieved by 1609).
Frederick Denison	3.
	head	Maurice
	syl	Fred:er:ick Den:i:son.
	def	1805-72, English Anglican theologian and pioneer of Christian socialism.
Maurist	ety	C19: named after St. Maurus, 6th-century disciple of St. Benedict
Maurist	0.
	syl	Mau+rist
	pron	<1m*urist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a congregation of French Benedictine monks founded in 1621 and noted for its scholarly work.
Mauritania	0.
	syl	Mau+ri+ta+ni:a
	pron	<2mori1tAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NW Africa, on the Atlantic: established as a French protectorate in 1903 and a colony in 1920; gained full independence in 1960; lies mostly in the Sahara; contains rich resources of iron ore. Official languages: Arabic and French. Religion: Muslim. Currency: franc. Capital: Nouakchott. Pop.: 1200000 (1971 UN est.). Area: 1085805 sq. km (419232 sq. miles). Official name: {Islamic Republic of Mauritania}.
Mauritanian	sub
	head	Mauritania
	syl	Mau+ri+1ta+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Mauritius	0.
	syl	Mau+ri+tius
	pron	<m*1riS*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an island and state in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar: originally uninhabited, it was settled by the Dutch (1638-1710) then abandoned; taken by the French in 1715 and the British in 1810; became an independent member of the Commonwealth in 1968. It is economically dependent on sugar. Official language: English; a French creole is widely spoken. Religion: mostly Hindu and Christian. Currency: rupee. Capital: Port Louis. Pop.: 851335 (1972). Area: 1865 sq. km (720 sq. miles). Former name (1715-1810): {*^Ile-de-France}.
Mauritian	sub
	head	Mauritius
	syl	Mau+1ri+tian
	pos	adj. n.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Maurois
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<?~a1drA>
	pos	n.
Maurois	0.
	syl	Mau:rois
	pron	French <mc1rwa>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1885-1967, French writer, best known for his biographies, such as those of Shelley, Byron, and Proust.
Matthew Fontaine	infl
	head	Maury
	syl	Mat:thew Fon:taine.
	pos	n.
Maury	0.
	syl	Mau:ry
	pron	<1mc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1806-73, U.S. pioneer hydrographer and oceanographer.
Maurya	0.
	syl	Mau:rya
	pron	<1maurj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dynasty 321- 185 #7b.c.) that united most of the Indian subcontinent and presided over a great flowering of Indian civilization.
Mauser	ety	C19: named after P. P. von Mauser (1838-1914), German firearms inventor
Mauser	1.
	syl	Mau+ser
	pron	<1mauz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a high-velocity magazine rifle.
Mauser	2.
	syl	Mau+ser
	pron	<1mauz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of automatic pistol.
mausoleum	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek maus*_oleion, the tomb of Mausolus, king of Caria; built at Halicarnassus in the 4th century #7b.c. 
mausoleums	infl
	head	mausoleum
	or	mausolea
	syl	mau+so+le:ums
	pron	<-1li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mausolea	infl
	head	mausoleum
	or	mausoleums
	syl	mau+so+le:a
	pron	<-1li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mausoleum	0.
	syl	mau+so+le:um
	pron	<2mc:s*1li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stately tomb.
mausolean	sub
	head	mausoleum
	syl	mau+so+1le:an
	pos	adj.
mauvais quart d'heure	ety	literally: (a) bad quarter of an hour
mauvais quart d'heure	0.
	syl	mau+vais quart d'heure
	pron	French. <movA kar 1d@or>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a brief unpleasant experience.
mauve	ety	C19: from French, from Latin malva #7mallow 
mauve	1.a.
	syl	mauve
	pron	<m*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pale to moderate pinkish-purple or bluish-purple colours.
mauve	1.b.
	syl	mauve
	pron	<m*uv>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a mauve flower.
mauve	2.
	syl	mauve
	pron	<m*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Perkin's mauve, mauveine} (#!m$$$uvi$:n, -v$In). a reddish-purple aniline dye.
maverick	ety	C19: after Samuel A. Maverick (1803-70), Texas rancher, who did not brand his cattle
maverick	1.
	syl	mav+er+ick
	pron	<1m@v*rik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in U.S. cattle-raising regions
	def	an unbranded animal, esp. a stray calf.
maverick	2.a.
	syl	mav+er+ick
	pron	<1m@v*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of independent or unorthodox views.
maverick	2.b.
	syl	mav+er+ick
	pron	<1m@v*rik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a maverick politician.
mavis	ety	C14: from Old French mauvis thrush; origin obscure
mavis	0.
	syl	ma+vis
	pron	<1mAvis>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for the {song thrush}.
mavourneen	ety	C18: from Irish, from mo my+ muirn*_in love
mavournin	alt
	head	mavourneen
	or	mavourneen
	syl	ma+vour+nin
	pron	<m*1vu*nEn>
	pos	n.
mavourneen	0.
	or	mavournin
	syl	ma+vour+neen
	pron	<m*1vu*nEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	my darling.
maw	ety	Old English maga; related to Middle Dutch maghe, Old Norse magi 
maw	1.
	syl	maw
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the mouth, throat, crop, or stomach of an animal, esp. of a voracious animal.
maw	2.
	syl	maw
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the mouth or stomach of a greedy person.
mawger	ety	from Dutch mager thin, #7meagre 
mawger	0.
	syl	maw+ger
	pron	<1mc:g*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Caribbean. of persons or animals
	def	thin or lean.
mawkin	1.
	syl	maw+kin
	pron	<1mc:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {malkin}.
mawkin	2.a.
	syl	maw+kin
	pron	<1mc:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a slovenly woman.
mawkin	2.b.
	syl	maw+kin
	pron	<1mc:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarecrow.
mawkish	ety	C17: from obsolete mawk #7maggot+ -#7ish 
mawkish	1.
	syl	mawk+ish
	pron	<1mc:kiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	falsely sentimental, esp. in a weak or maudlin way.
mawkish	2.
	syl	mawk+ish
	pron	<1mc:kiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	nauseating or insipid in flavour, smell, etc.
mawkishly	sub
	head	mawkish
	syl	mawk+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
mawkishness	sub
	head	mawkish
	syl	mawk+ish+ness
	pos	n.
mawsie	ety	perhaps a special use of #7marseille 
mawsie	0.
	syl	maw+sie
	pron	<1mc:zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeast Scot. dialect.
	def	a woollen jersey, cardigan, or vest.
Mawson	0.
	syl	Maw:son
	pron	<1mc:s*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Doug@.las}. 1882-1958, Australian Antarctic explorer, born in England.
max	0.
	syl	max.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	maximum.
maxi	ety	C20: shortened from #7maximum 
maxi	1.a.
	syl	max:i
	pron	<1m@ksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment
	def	reaching the ankle.
maxi	1.b.
	syl	max:i
	pron	<1m@ksi>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	she wore a maxi.
maxi	1.c.
	syl	max:i
	pron	<1m@ksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a maxidress.
maxi	2.
	syl	max:i
	pron	<1m@ksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	large or considerable in size for its type.
	exam	1	a maxi saving on fuel.
maxilla	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin: jaw &- max+il+lar (m@ak#!s$Il$$) or max+#!il+lar@.y adj.
maxillae	infl
	head	maxilla
	syl	max+il+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
maxilla	1.
	syl	max+il+la
	pron	<m@k1sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper jawbone in vertebrates. See {jaw} (sense 1)
maxilla	2.
	syl	max+il+la
	pron	<m@k1sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of one or two pairs of mouthparts in insects and other arthropods used as accessory jaws.
maxilliped	ety	C19: maxilli-, from #7maxilla+ -#7ped 
maxilliped	0.
	syl	max+il+li+ped
	pron	<m@k1sili2ped>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of three pairs of appendages in crustaceans, behind the maxillae: specialized for feeding.
maxillipedary	sub
	head	maxilliped
	syl	max+2il+li+1ped+a:ry
	pos	adj.
maxim	ety	C15: via French from Medieval Latin, from maxima, in the phrase maxima pr*_opositio basic axiom (literally: greatest proposition); see #7maximum 
maxim	0.
	syl	max+im
	pron	<1m@ksim>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct.
Maxim	0.
	syl	Max:im
	pron	<1m@ksim>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hi@.ram Ste@.vens}. 1840-1916, English inventor of the first automatic machine gun (1884), born in the U.S.
maxima	0.
	syl	max:i+ma
	pron	<1m@ksim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {maximum}.
maximal	1.
	syl	max:i+mal
	pron	<1m@ksim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or achieving a maximum; being the greatest or best possible.
maximal	2.
	syl	max:i+mal
	pron	<1m@ksim*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a member of an ordered set
	def	being preceded, in order, by all other members of the set.
maximally	sub
	head	maximal
	syl	max:i+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
maximalist	0.
	syl	max:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1m@ksim*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours direct action to achieve all his goals and rejects compromise.
Maximalist	ety	C20: from French, a translation of Russian; see #7Bolshevik 
Maximalist	1.
	syl	Max:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1m@ksim*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early 20th-century Russia
	def	a member of the radical faction of Social Revolutionaries that supported terrorism against the tsarist regime and advocated a short period of postrevolutionary working-class dictatorship.
Maximalist	2.
	syl	Max:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1m@ksim*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early 20th-century Russia
	def	a less common name for a {Bolshevik}. Compare {Minimalist}.
Maxim gun	ety	C19: named after Sir Hiram M#7axim 
Maxim gun	0.
	syl	Max:im gun
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete water-cooled machine gun having a single barrel and utilizing the recoil force of each shot to maintain automatic fire.
Maximilian	0.
	syl	Max:i:mil:i:an
	pron	<2m@ksi1mili*n>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1832-67, archduke of Austria and emperor of Mexico (1864-67). After the French had partially conquered Mexico, he was offered the throne but was defeated and shot by the Mexicans under Ju*'arez.
Maximilian I	0.
	syl	Max:i:mil:i:an I
	pos	n.
	def	1459-1519, king of Germany (1486-1519) and Holy Roman Emperor (1493-1519).
maximin	ety	C20: from #7maxi (#7mum) #7+min (#7imum) 
maximin	1.
	syl	max:i+min
	pron	<1m@ksi2min>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the highest of a set of minimum values.
maximin	2.
	syl	max:i+min
	pron	<1m@ksi2min>
	pos	n.
	usage	in games theory, etc.
	def	the procedure of choosing the strategy that most benefits the least advantaged member of a group. Compare {minimax}.
maximise	alt
	head	maximize
	or	maximize
	syl	max+im+ise
	pron	<1m@ksi2mIz>
	pos	vb.
maximize	1.
	or	maximise
	syl	max+im+ize
	pron	<1m@ksi2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make as high or great as possible; increase to a maximum.
	exam	1	to maximize output.
maximize	2.
	or	maximise
	syl	max+im+ize
	pron	<1m@ksi2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to find the maximum of (a function).
maximization	sub
	head	maximize
	syl	max:i+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
maximisation	sub
	head	maximize
	or	maximation
	syl	max:i+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
maximation	sub
	head	maximize
	or	maximisation
	syl	max:i+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
maximizer	sub
	head	maximize
	or	maximiser
	syl	max:i+2miz+er
	pos	n.
maximiser	sub
	head	maximize
	or	maximizer
	syl	max:i+2mis+er
	pos	n.
maximum	ety	C18: from Latin: greatest (the neuter form used as noun), from magnus great
maximum	1.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest possible amount, degree, etc.
maximum	2.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest value of a variable quantity.
maximum	3.a.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a value of a function that is greater than any neighbouring value.
maximum	3.b.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent changes from a positive value on the left of this point to a negative value on the right. Compare { {minimum} (sense 4).}
maximum	3.c.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest number in a set.
maximum	4.a.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which the brightness of a variable star has its greatest value.
maximum	4.b.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the magnitude of the star at that time.
maximum	5.
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, being, or showing a maximum or maximums.
maximum	xref
	syl	max:i+mum
	pron	<1m@ksim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {max}.
maximum likelihood	0.
	syl	max:i+mum like+li+hood
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a technique for estimation and hypothesis-testing concerned with the formulation of an estimator giving greatest likelihood to the variable's observed values.
maximus	ety	from Latin: superlative of magnus great
maximus	0.
	syl	max:i+mus
	pron	<1m@ksim*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Change-ringing.
	def	a method rung on twelve bells.
maxisingle	0.
	syl	max:i+sin+gle
	pron	<1m@ksi2siGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	an EP or small LP.
maxixe	ety	from Brazilian Portuguese
maxixe	0.
	syl	ma+xixe
	pron	<m*1SES>, <m@k1sEks>, <m*1SESA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brazilian dance in duple time, a precursor of the tango.
Max Muller	0.
	syl	Max M*"ul:ler
	qual	German
	def	maks #!myl$$r) See (Friedrich Max) {M*"uller}.
maxwell	ety	C20: named after J. C. M#7axwell 
maxwell	0.
	syl	max+well
	pron	<1m@ksw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux through one square centimetre normal to a field of one gauss. It is equivalent to 10%#-%8 weber. Abbrev.: {Mx}
James Clerk	infl
	head	Maxwell
	syl	James Clerk.
	pos	n.
Maxwell	0.
	syl	Max:well
	pron	<1m@ksw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1831-79, Scottish physicist. He made major contributions to the electromagnetic theory, developing the equations ({Maxwell equations}) upon which classical theory is based. He also contributed to the kinetic theory of gases, and colour vision.
may	ety	Old English m@ag, from magan: compare Old High German mag, Old Norse m*_a #e Usage. In careful written usage, may is used rather than can when reference is made to permission rather than to capability. He may do it is, for this reason, more appropriate than he can do it when the desired sense is he is allowed to do it. In spoken English, however, can is often used where the correct use of may results in forms that are considered to be awkward. Can't I?? is preferred on this ground to mayn't I?? in speech. The difference between may and might is one of emphasis: he might be coming usually indicates less certainty than he may be coming. Similarly, might I have it?? is felt to be more hesitant than may I have it??
may	H1.1.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate that permission is requested by or granted to someone.
	exam	1	he may go to the park tomorrow if he behaves himself.
may	H1.2.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past; often foll. by well
	def	to indicate possibility.
	exam	1	the rope may break;
	exam	2	he may well be a spy.
may	H1.3.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate ability or capacity, esp. in questions.
	exam	1	may I help you??
may	H1.4.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express a strong wish.
	exam	1	long may she reign.
may	H1.5.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate result or purpose: used only in clauses introduced by or
may	H1.6.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express courtesy in a question.
	exam	1	whose child may this little girl be??
be that as it may	7.
	head	may
	syl	be that as it may.
	usage	past
	def	in spite of that: a sentence connector conceding the possible truth of a previous statement and introducing an adversative clause.
	exam	1	be that as it may, I still think he should come.
come what may	8.
	head	may
	syl	come what may.
	usage	past
	def	whatever happens.
that's as may be	9.
	head	may
	syl	that's as may be.
	usage	past; foll. by a clause introduced by but
	def	that may be so.
may	ety	Old English m@ag; related to Old High German m*_ag kinsman, Old Norse m*_agr a relative by marriage
may	H2.0.
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {maiden}.
may	ety	C16: from the month of M#7ay 
may tree	alt
	head	may
	or	may
	syl	may tree
	pron	<mA>
	pos	n.
may	H3.0.
	or	may tree
	syl	may
	pron	<mA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. name for {hawthorn}.
May	ety	from Old French, from Latin Maius (month) of Maia, Roman goddess
May	0.
	syl	May
	pron	<mA>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
maya	ety	C19: from Sanskrit
maya	0.
	syl	ma:ya
	pron	<1mI*>, <1ma:j*>, <1ma:ja:>
	qual	Hinduism. n.
	def	illusion, esp. the material world of the senses regarded as illusory.
mayyan	sub
	head	maya
	syl	may+yan
	pos	adj.
Maya	H1.0.
	syl	Ma:ya
	pron	<1mI*> <1ma:j*>, <-ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hindu goddess of illusion, the personification of the power of maya.
Mayan	sub
	head	Maya
	syl	Ma+yan
	pos	adj.
Maya	infl
	or	Mayas
	syl	Ma:ya
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mayas	infl
	head	Maya
	or	Maya
	syl	Ma:yas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Maya	H2.1.
	syl	Ma:ya
	pron	<1mI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Mayan}. a member of an American Indian people of Yucatan, Belize, and N Guatemala, having an ancient culture once characterized by outstanding achievements in architecture, astronomy, chro?!nology, painting, and pottery.
Maya	H2.2.
	syl	Ma:ya
	pron	<1mI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people. See also {Mayan}.
Mayaguez	0.
	syl	Ma+ya+g*"uez
	pron	Spanish <2maja1$GwAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Puerto Rico; needlework industry. Pop.: 68872 (1970).
Mayakovsky	alt
	head	Mayakovski
	or	Mayakovski
	syl	Ma:ya:kov:sky
	pron	Russian <m*ji1kcfskij>
	pos	n.
Vladimir Vladimirovich	infl
	head	Mayakovski
	syl	Vla:di:mir Vla:di:mi:ro:vich
	pron	<vla1dimir> <vla1dimir*viC>
	pos	n.
Mayakovski	0.
	or	Mayakovsky
	syl	Ma:ya:kov:ski
	pron	Russian <m*ji1kcfskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-?!1930, Russian Futurist poet and dramatist. His poems include (1921) and (1930); his plays include (1913) and (1929).
Mayan	1.
	syl	Ma+yan
	pron	<1mI*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Maya or any of their languages.
Mayan	2.
	syl	Ma+yan
	pron	<1mI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of Central American Indian languages including Maya.
Mayan	3.
	syl	Ma+yan
	pron	<1mI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Maya%2}.
May apple	1.
	syl	May ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	an American plant, with edible yellowish egg-shaped fruit: family
May apple	2.
	syl	May ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant.
maybe	1.a.
	syl	may+be
	pron	<1mA2bE>
	pos	adv.
	def	perhaps.
maybe	2.
	syl	may+be
	pron	<1mA2bE>
	pos	adv.
	def	possibly; neither yes nor no.
May bug	alt
	head	May beetle
	or	May beetle
	syl	May bug
	pos	n.
May beetle	0.
	or	May bug
	syl	May bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cockchafer} and {June bug}.
May blobs	0.
	syl	May blobs
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {marsh marigold}.
Mayday	ety	C20: phonetic spelling of French m'aider help me
Mayday	0.
	syl	May+day
	pron	<1mA2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the international radiotelephone distress signal.
May Day	0.a.
	syl	May Day
	pos	n.
	def	the first day of May, traditionally a celebration of the coming of spring: in some countries now observed as a holiday in honour of workers.
May Day	0.b.
	syl	May Day
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	May-Day celebrations.
Mayence	0.
	syl	Ma+yence
	pron	<ma1j?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Mainz}.
Mayenne	0.
	syl	Ma+yenne:
	pron	French <ma1jen)@T>, French <n> <a> <department> <of> <NW> <France>, <in> <Pays> <de> <la> <Loire> <region> <Capital:> <Laval> <Pop.:> <268108> <1975>
	def	Area: 5212 sq. km (2033 sq. miles).
Julius Robert von	infl
	head	Mayer
	syl	Ju:lius Rob:ert von
	pron	<1ju:ljus> <1ro:bert> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Mayer	0.
	syl	May:er
	pron	German <1mI*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-78, German physicist, who stated the law of conservation of energy independently of Joule (1842).
mayest	0.
	syl	may+est
	pron	<1mAist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {mayst}.
Mayfair	0.
	syl	May+fair
	pron	<1mA2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fashionable district of west central London.
mayflower	1.
	syl	may+flow:er
	pron	<1mA2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that bloom in May.
mayflower	2.
	syl	may+flow:er
	pron	<1mA2flau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {trailing arbutus}.
mayflower	3.
	syl	may+flow:er
	pron	<1mA2flau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {hawthorn, cowslip}, or {marsh marigold}.
the	infl
	head	Mayflower
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Mayflower	0.
	syl	May+flow:er
	pron	<1mA2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ship in which the Pilgrim Fathers sailed from Plymouth to Massachusetts in 1620.
mayflies	infl
	head	mayfly
	syl	may+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mayfly	1.
	syl	may+fly
	pron	<1mA2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dayfly}. any insect of the order (or . The short-lived adults, found near water, have long tail appendages and large transparent wings; the larvae are aquatic.
mayfly	2.
	syl	may+fly
	pron	<1mA2flI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly resembling this.
mayhap	ety	C16: shortened from it may hap 
mayhap	0.
	syl	may+hap
	pron	<1mA2h@p>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {perhaps}.
mayhem	ety	C15: from Anglo-French mahem injury, from Germanic; related to Icelandic meitha to hurt. See #7maim 
maihem	alt
	head	mayhem
	or	mayhem
	syl	mai+hem
	pron	<1mAhem>
	pos	n.
mayhem	1.
	or	maihem
	syl	may+hem
	pron	<1mAhem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the wilful and unlawful infliction of injury upon a person, esp. (formerly) the injuring or removing of a limb rendering him less capable of defending himself against attack.
mayhem	2.
	or	maihem
	syl	may+hem
	pron	<1mAhem>
	pos	n.
	def	any violent destruction or confusion.
Maying	0.
	syl	May+ing
	pron	<1mAiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the traditional celebration of May Day.
mayn't	0.
	syl	may:n't
	pron	<1mA*nt>, <mAnt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	may not.
Mayo	0.
	syl	May:o
	pron	<1mA*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NW Ireland, in NW Connacht province, on the Atlantic: has many offshore islands and several large lakes. County town: Castlebar. Pop.: 109525 (1971). Area: 5397 sq. km (2084 sq. miles).
Mayon	0.
	syl	Ma+yon
	pron	<ma:1jc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in the Philippines, on SE Luzon: Height: 2435 m (7989 ft.).
mayonnaise	ety	C19: from French, perhaps from Mahonnais of Mah*'on, a port in Minorca
mayonnaise	0.
	syl	may+on+naise
	pron	<2mA*1nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick creamy sauce made from egg yolks, oil, and vinegar or lemon juice, eaten with salads, eggs, etc.
mayor	ety	C13: from Old French maire, from Latin maior greater. See #7major 
mayor	0.
	syl	mayor
	pron	<me*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief officer of a municipal corporation in many countries. Scottish equivalent: {provost}.
mayoral	sub
	head	mayor
	syl	mayor+al
	pos	adj.
mayorship	sub
	head	mayor
	syl	mayor+2ship
	pos	n.
mayoralty	ety	C14: from Old French mairalt*'e 
mayoralties	infl
	head	mayoralty
	syl	mayor+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mayoralty	0.
	syl	mayor+al+ty
	pron	<1me*r*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or term of office of a mayor.
mayoress	1.
	syl	mayor+ess
	pron	<1me*ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the wife of a mayor.
mayoress	2.
	syl	mayor+ess
	pron	<1me*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a female mayor.
Mayotte	0.
	syl	Ma+yotte
	pron	French <ma1jct>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, northwest of Madagascar. Chief town: Dzaoudzi. Pop.: 31930 (1966). Area: 374 sq. km (146 sq. miles).
maypole	0.
	syl	may+pole
	pron	<1mA2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall pole fixed upright in an open space during May-Day celebrations, around which people dance holding streamers attached at its head.
May queen	0.
	syl	May queen
	pos	n.
	def	a girl chosen, esp. for her beauty, to preside over May-Day celebrations.
mayest	alt
	head	mayst
	or	mayst
	syl	may+est
	pron	<1mAist>
	pos	vb.
mayst	0.
	or	mayest
	syl	mayst
	pron	<mAst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the present tense of {may}.
may tree	0.
	syl	may tree
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. name for {hawthorn}.
mayweed	ety	C16: changed from Old English m@agtha mayweed+{#7weed %1}
mayweed	1.
	syl	may+weed
	pron	<1mA2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dog fennel, stinking mayweed}. a widespread Eurasian weedy plant, having evil-smelling leaves and daisy-like flower heads: family (composites).
scentless mayweed	2.
	head	mayweed
	syl	scentless mayweed.
	def	a similar and related plant, with scentless leaves.
mazard	ety	C17: altered from #7mazer 
mazzard	alt
	head	mazard
	or	mazard
	syl	maz+zard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
mazard	1.
	or	mazzard
	syl	maz+ard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for the {head} or {skull}.
mazard	2.
	or	mazzard
	syl	maz+ard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mazer}.
Jules	infl
	head	Mazarin
	syl	Jules
	pron	<Zyl>
	pos	n.
Mazarin	0.
	syl	Maz:a:rin
	pron	<1m@z*rin>, French <maza1r*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1602-61, French cardinal and statesman, born in Italy. He succeeded Richelieu (1642) as chief minister to Louis XIII and under the regency of Anne of Austria (1643-61). Despite the disturbances of the Fronde (1648-53), he strengthened the power of France in Europe.
Mazatl'an	0.
	syl	Ma+zat+l*'an
	pron	Spanish <2masat1lan>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Mexico, in S Sinaloa on the Pacific: situated opposite the tip of the peninsula of Lower California, for which it is the chief link with the mainland. Pop.: 154140 (1975 est.).
Mazdeism	alt
	head	Mazdaism
	or	Mazdaism
	syl	Maz+de:ism
	pron	<1m@zd*2iz*m>
	pos	n.
Mazdaism	0.
	or	Mazdeism
	syl	Maz+da+ism
	pron	<1m@zd*2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Zoroastrianism}.
maze	ety	C13: see #7amaze 
maze	1.
	syl	maze
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex network of paths or passages, esp. one with high hedges in a garden, designed to puzzle those walking through it. Compare { {labyrinth} (sense 1).}
maze	2.
	syl	maze
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar system represented diagrammatically as a pattern of lines.
maze	3.
	syl	maze
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any confusing network of streets, etc..
	exam	1	a maze of paths.
maze	4.
	syl	maze
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a state@T of@T confusion.
D	infl
	head	maze
	syl	$D:.
	pos	vb.
maze	xref
	syl	maze
	pron	<mAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	an@T archaic@T or@T dialect @T word for {amaze}.
mazelike	sub
	head	maze
	syl	maze+2like
	pos	adj.
mazement	sub
	head	maze
	syl	maze+ment
	pos	n.
mazer	ety	C12: from Old French masere, of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse m*"osurr maple
mazard	infl
	head	mazer
	or	mazzard
	syl	maz+ard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
mazzard	infl
	head	mazer
	or	mazard
	syl	maz+zard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
mazer	0.
	syl	ma+zer
	pron	<1mAz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a large hardwood drinking bowl.
mazuma	ety	C20: from Yiddish
mazuma	0.
	syl	ma+zu+ma
	pron	<m*1zu:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	money.
mazurka	ety	C19: from Polish: (dance) of Mazur (Mazovia) province in Poland
mazourka	alt
	head	mazurka
	or	mazurka
	syl	ma+zour+ka
	pron	<m*1zR:k*>
	pos	n.
mazurka	1.
	or	mazourka
	syl	ma+zur+ka
	pron	<m*1zR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Polish national dance in triple time.
mazurka	2.
	or	mazourka
	syl	ma+zur+ka
	pron	<m*1zR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for this dance.
mazier	infl
	head	mazy
	syl	ma:zi+er
	pos	adj.
maziest	infl
	head	mazy
	syl	ma:zi+est.
	pos	adj.
mazy	0.
	syl	ma:zy
	pron	<1mAzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a maze; perplexing or confused.
mazily	sub
	head	mazy
	syl	ma+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
maziness	sub
	head	mazy
	syl	ma+zi+ness
	pos	n.
mazzard	ety	C16: perhaps related to #7mazer 
mazard	alt
	head	mazzard
	or	mazzard
	syl	ma+zard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
mazzard	0.
	or	mazard
	syl	maz+zard
	pron	<1m@z*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild sweet cherry tree, often used as a grafting stock for cultivated cherries.
Giuseppe	infl
	head	Mazzini
	syl	Giu:sep:pe
	pron	<Ju1zeppA>
	pos	n.
Mazzini	0.
	syl	Maz:zi:ni
	pron	Italian <mat1tsEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1805-72, Italian nationalist. In 1831, in exile, he established the Young Italy association in Marseille, which sought to unite Italy as a republic. In 1849 he was one of the triumvirate that ruled the short-lived Roman republic.
mb	0.
	syl	mb
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	millibar.
MB	0.
	syl	MB
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	maternity benefit.
MB	0.
	syl	M.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Medicine.
MBA	0.
	syl	M.B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Business Administration.
Mbabane	0.
	syl	Mba+ba+ne
	pron	<Mba:1ba:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Swaziland, in the northwest: administrative and financial centre, with a large iron mine nearby. Pop.: 20800 (1973 est.).
MBE	0.
	syl	M.B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Member of the Order of the British Empire (a Brit. title).
Mbujimayi	0.
	syl	Mbu+ji+ma+yi
	pron	<M1bu:Ji2mIE>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Za*"ire: diamond mining. Pop.: 336654 (1974 est.).
MC	0.
	syl	MC
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Monaco.
MC	ety	Latin: Midheaven.
MC	1.
	syl	M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Master of Ceremonies.
MC	2.
	syl	M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Astrology.
	def	Medium Coeli.
MC	3.
	syl	M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Member of Congress.
MC	4.
	syl	M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Military Cross.
Mc-	0.
	syl	Mc-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {Mac-}.
Willie John	infl
	head	McBride
	syl	Wil:lie John.
	pos	n.
McBride	0.
	syl	Mc:Bride
	pron	<m*k1brId>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, Irish Rugby Union footballer. A forward, he played for Ireland (1962-75) and the British Lions (1962-74).
MCC	0.
	syl	M.C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Marylebone Cricket Club.
Eugene Joseph	1.
	head	McCarthy
	syl	Eu:gene Jo:seph.
	def	born 1916, U.S. senator, a leader of the movement against the Vietnam war and a contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1968.
Joseph R (aymond)	2.
	head	McCarthy
	syl	Jo:seph R (aymond)
	def	1908-57, U.S. Republican senator, who led (1950-54) the notorious investigations of alleged Communist infiltration into the U.S. government.
Mary (Therese)	3.
	head	McCarthy
	syl	Mar:y (Therese)
	def	born 1912, U.S. novelist and critic; her works include (1963).
McCarthyism	ety	C20: after Senator Joseph M#7c C#7arthy 
McCarthyism	1.
	syl	Mc:Car+thy+ism
	pron	<m*1ka:Ti2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the practice of making unsubstantiated accusations of disloyalty or Communist leanings.
McCarthyism	2.
	syl	Mc:Car+thy+ism
	pron	<m*1ka:Ti2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the use of unsupported accusations for any purpose.
McCarthyist	sub
	head	McCarthyism
	syl	Mc:1Car+thy+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Paul	infl
	head	McCartney
	syl	Paul.
	pos	n.
McCartney	0.
	syl	Mc:Cart:ney
	pron	<m*1ka:tni>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, English rock musician and songwriter: bass guitarist and vocalist with the Beatles (1962-70); subsequently formed his own band, Wings.
John	infl
	head	McCormack
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
McCormack	0.
	syl	Mc:Cor:mack
	pron	<m*1kc:m@k>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1945, U.S. tenor, born in Ireland.
McCyrus Hall	infl
	head	McCormick
	syl	Mc:Cy:rus Hall.
	pos	n.
McCormick	0.
	syl	Mc:Cor:mick
	pron	<m*1kc:mik>
	pos	n.
	def	1809-84, U.S. inventor of the reaping machine (1831).
McCoy	ety	C20: perhaps after Kid McCoy, professional name of Norman Selby (1873-1940), American boxer, who was called @6the real McCoy@9 to distinguish him from another boxer of that name
McCoy	0.
	syl	Mc:Coy
	pron	<m*1kci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the genuine person or thing (esp. in the phrase {the real McCoy) }.
McCarson	infl
	head	McCullers
	syl	Mc:Car:son.
	pos	n.
McCullers	0.
	syl	Mc:Cul:lers
	pron	<m*1k^l*z>
	pos	n.
	def	1917-67, U.S. writer, whose novels include (1940).
Hugh	infl
	head	McDiarmid
	syl	Hugh
	pos	n.
McDiarmid	0.
	syl	Mc:Diar:mid
	pron	<m*k1de*mid>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1892-1978, Scottish poet; a founder of the Scottish Nationalist Party. His were published in 1962.
William	infl
	head	McGonagall
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
McGonagall	0.
	syl	Mc:Gon:a:gall
	pron	<m*1gon*g*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1830-??1902, Scottish writer of doggerel, noted for its bathos, repetitive rhymes, poor scansion, and ludicrous effect.
MCh	ety	Latin Magister Chirurgiae 
MCh	0.
	syl	M.Ch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Surgery.
Mount	infl
	head	McKinley
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
McKinley	H1.0.
	syl	Mc:Kin:ley
	pron	<m*1kinli>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S central Alaska, in the Alaska Range: the highest peak in North America. Height: 6194 m (20320 ft.).
William	infl
	head	McKinley
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
McKinley	H2.0.
	syl	Mc:Kin:ley
	pron	<m*1kinli>
	pos	n.
	def	1843-1901, 25th president of the U.S. (1897-1901). His administration was marked by the highest tariffs in American history and by expansionist policies. He was assassinated.
(Herbert) Marshall	infl
	head	McLuhan
	syl	(Herbert) Mar:shall.
	pos	n.
McLuhan	0.
	syl	Mc:Lu:han
	pron	<m*1klu:*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Canadian author of works analysing the mass media, including (1964) and (1967).
William	infl
	head	McMahon
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
McMahon	0.
	syl	Mc:Mah:on
	pron	<m*k1ma:*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1971-72).
Mcmurdo Sound	0.
	syl	Mc:mur:do Sound
	pron	<m*k1mR:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Ross Sea in Antarctica, north of Victoria Land.
McNaghten Rules	alt
	head	McNaughten Rules
	or	McNaughten Rules
	syl	Mc:Nagh:ten Rules
	pron	<m*k1nc:tN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
McNaughten Rules	0.
	or	McNaghten Rules
	syl	Mc:Naugh:ten Rules
	pron	<m*k1nc:tN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in English law
	def	a set of rules established by the case of Regina v. McNaughten (1843) by which legal proof of insanity in the commission of a crime depends upon whether or not the accused can show either that he did not know what he was doing or that he is incapable of realizing that what he was doing was wrong.
M Com	0.
	syl	M. Com.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Commerce.
Steve	infl
	head	McQueen
	syl	Steve.
	pos	n.
McQueen	0.
	syl	Mc:Queen
	pron	<m*1kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, U.S. film actor, noted for his portrayal of tough characters.
Md	0.
	syl	Md
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	mendelevium.
Md	0.
	syl	Md.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Maryland.
MD	ety	from Latin Medicinae Doctor 
MD	1.
	syl	M.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Doctor of Medicine.
MD	2.
	syl	M.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Medical Department.
MD	3.
	syl	M.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mentally deficient.
MD	4.
	syl	M.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Managing Director.
MDS	0.
	syl	M.D.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Dental Surgery.
mdse	0.
	syl	mdse.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	merchandise.
me	ety	Old English m*_e (dative); compare Dutch, German mir, Latin m*_e (accusative), mihi (dative)#e Usage. Although the nominative case is traditionally required after the verb to be, even careful speakers say it is me (or him, her, etc.) rather than it is I in informal contexts. The use of me, etc., before an -ing form of the verb (he disapproved of me coming) is common, but careful speakers and writers use the possessive form: he disapproved of my coming.
me	H1.1.
	syl	me
	pron	<mE>, <unstressed> <mi>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to the speaker or writer.
	exam	1	that shocks me;
	exam	2	he gave me the glass.
me	H1.2.
	syl	me
	pron	<mE>, <unstressed> <mi>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	objective
	def	a dialect word for {myself} when used as an indirect object.
	exam	1	I want to get me a car.
me	H1.3.
	syl	me
	pron	<mE>, <unstressed> <mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	objective
	def	the personality of the speaker or writer or something that expresses it.
	exam	1	the real me comes out when I'm happy.
me	H2.0.
	syl	me
	pron	<mE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mi}.
Me	0.
	syl	Me
	usage	chemical symbol for
	def	the methyl group.
Me	1.
	syl	Me.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Maine.
Me	2.
	syl	Me.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Maitre.
ME	alt
	or	ME
	syl	M.E.
ME	0.
	or	ME
	syl	ME
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Middle English.
ME	1.
	syl	M.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Marine Engineer.
ME	2.
	syl	M.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Mechanical Engineer.
ME	3.
	syl	M.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Methodist Episcopal.
ME	4.
	syl	M.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Mining Engineer.
ME	5.
	syl	M.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in titles
	def	Most Excellent.
mea culpa	ety	literally: my fault
mea culpa	0.
	syl	me:a cul+pa
	pron	Latin. <1mAa:> <1kulpa:>
	def	an acknowledgment of guilt.
mead	ety	Old English meodu; related to Old High German metu, Greek methu, Welsh medd 
mead	H1.0.
	syl	mead
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine made by fermenting a solution of honey, often with spices added.
mead	ety	Old English m@ad 
mead	H2.0.
	syl	mead
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {meadow}.
Lake	infl
	head	Mead
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Mead	H1.0.
	syl	Mead
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a reservoir in NW Arizona and SE Nevada, formed by the Hoover Dam across the Colorado River: one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Area: 588 sq. km (227 sq. miles).
Margaret	infl
	head	Mead
	syl	Mar:gar:et.
	pos	n.
Mead	H2.0.
	syl	Mead
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-78, U.S. anthropologist. Her works include (1928) and (1949).
George Gordon	infl
	head	Meade
	syl	George Gor:don.
	pos	n.
Meade	0.
	syl	Meade
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	1815-72, Union general in the American Civil War. He commanded the Army of the Potomac, defeating the Confederates at Gettysburg (1863).
meadow	ety	Old English m@adwe, from m*_@ad #7mead %2; related to m*_awan to {#7mow %1}
meadow	1.
	syl	mead+ow
	pron	<1med*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of grassland, often used for hay or for grazing of animals.
meadow	2.
	syl	mead+ow
	pron	<1med*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-lying piece of grassland, often boggy and near a river.
meadowy	sub
	head	meadow
	syl	mead+ow:y
	pos	adj.
meadow fescue	0.
	syl	mead+ow fes+cue
	pos	n.
	def	an erect Eurasian perennial grass, with lustrous leaves and stem bases sur?!rounded by dark brown sheaths.
meadow grass	0.
	syl	mead+ow grass
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial grass, that has erect hairless leaves and grows in meadows and similar places in N temperate regions.
meadowlark	0.
	syl	mead:ow+lark
	pron	<1med*u2la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American yellow-breasted songbirds, ({eastern meadowlark}) or ({western meadowlark}) : family (American orioles).
meadow lily	0.
	syl	mead+ow lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Canada lily}.
meadow mouse	0.
	syl	mead+ow mouse
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for a {vole}.
meadow mushroom	0.
	syl	mead+ow mush+room
	pos	n.
	def	a saprophytic agaricaceous edible fungus, (or having a white cap with pink or brown gills on the underside.
meadow pipit	0.
	syl	mead+ow pip+it
	pos	n.
	def	a common European songbird, with a pale brown speckled plumage: family (pipits and wagtails).
meadow rue	0.
	syl	mead+ow rue
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous plant of the N tem?!perate genus esp. having clusters of small yellowish-green, white, or purple flowers.
meadow saffron	0.
	syl	mead+ow saf+fron
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {autumn crocus}.
meadowsweet	1.
	syl	mead:ow+sweet
	pron	<1med*u2swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rosaceous plant, with dense heads of small fragrant cream-coloured flowers. See also { {dropwort} (sense 1).}
meadowsweet	2.
	syl	mead:ow+sweet
	pron	<1med*u2swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American rosaceous plants of the genus having pyramid-shaped sprays of small flowers.
Colin	infl
	head	Meads
	syl	Col:in.
	pos	n.
Meads	0.
	syl	Meads
	pron	<mEdz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935, New Zealand Rugby Union footballer. A forward, he played for the All Blacks (1957-71).
meagre	ety	C14: from Old French maigre, from Latin macer lean, poor
meager	alt
	head	meagre
	or	meagre
	syl	mea+ger
	pron	<1mEg*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
meagre	1.
	or	meager
	syl	mea+gre
	pron	<1mEg*>
	pos	adj.
	def	deficient in amount, quality, or extent.
meagre	2.
	or	meager
	syl	mea+gre
	pron	<1mEg*>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin or emaciated.
meagre	3.
	or	meager
	syl	mea+gre
	pron	<1mEg*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in richness or strength.
meagrely	sub
	head	meagre
	syl	mea+gre+ly
	pos	adv.
meal	ety	Old English m*_@al measure, set time, meal; related to Old High German m*_al mealtime
meal	H1.1.a.
	syl	meal
	pron	<mEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the regular occasions, such as breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc., when food is served and eaten.
meal	H1.1.b.
	syl	meal
	pron	<mEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; mealtime.
	def	Related adj.: {prandial}.
meal	H1.2.
	syl	meal
	pron	<mEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the food served and eaten.
make a meal of	3.
	head	meal
	syl	make a meal of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to perform (a task) with unnecessarily great effort.
meal	ety	Old English melu; compare Dutch meel, Old High German melo, Old Norse mj*"ol 
meal	H2.1.
	syl	meal
	pron	<mEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible part of a grain or pulse (excluding wheat) ground to a coarse powder, used chiefly as animal food.
meal	H2.2.
	syl	meal
	pron	<mEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	oatmeal.
meal	H2.3.
	syl	meal
	pron	<mEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	maize flour.
mealless	sub
	head	meal
	syl	meal+less
	pos	adj.
mealie	ety	C19: from Afrikaans milie, from Portuguese milho, from Latin milium millet
mealie	0.
	syl	meal:ie
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	an ear of maize.
mealie meal	0.
	syl	meal:ie meal
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	finely ground maize.
mealies	0.
	syl	meal:ies
	pron	<1mEliz>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African word for {maize}.
meal ticket	1.
	syl	meal tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {luncheon voucher}.
meal ticket	2.
	syl	meal tick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person, situation, etc., providing a source of livelihood or income.
mealworm	0.
	syl	meal+worm
	pron	<1mEl2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of various beetles of the genus esp. feeding on meal, flour, and similar stored foods: family
mealier	infl
	head	mealy
	syl	meal:i+er
	pos	adj.
mealiest	infl
	head	mealy
	syl	meal:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mealy	1.
	syl	meal:y
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling meal; powdery.
mealy	2.
	syl	meal:y
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or consisting of meal or grain.
mealy	3.
	syl	meal:y
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	adj.
	def	sprinkled or covered with meal or similar granules.
mealy	4.
	syl	meal:y
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of horses
	def	spotted; mottled.
mealy	5.
	syl	meal:y
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	adj.
	def	pale in complexion.
mealy	6.
	syl	meal:y
	pron	<1mEli>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {mealy-mouthed}.
mealiness	sub
	head	mealy
	syl	meal:i+2ness
	pos	n.
mealy bug	0.
	syl	meal:y bug
	pos	n.
	def	any plant-eating homopterous insect of the genus and related genera, coated with a powdery waxy secretion: some species are pests of citrus fruits and greenhouse plants: family
mealy-mouthed	ety	C16: from #7mealy (in the sense: soft, soft-spoken
mealy-mouthed	0.
	syl	meal:y-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	hesitant or afraid to speak plainly; not outspoken.
mealy-mouthedness	sub
	head	mealy-mouthed
	syl	meal:y-1mouth:ed:ness
	pos	n.
mean	ety	Old English m@anan; compare Old Saxon m*_enian to intend, Dutch meenen 
means	infl
	head	mean
	syl	means
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
meaning	infl
	head	mean
	syl	mean+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
meant	infl
	head	mean
	syl	meant.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
mean	H1.1.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to intend to convey or express.
mean	H1.2.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	intend.
	exam	1	she didn't mean to hurt it.
mean	H1.3.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to say or do in all seriousness.
	exam	1	the boss means what he says about strikes.
mean	H1.4.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often passive; often foll. by for
	def	to destine or design (for a certain person or purpose).
	exam	1	she was meant for greater things.
mean	H1.5.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to denote or connote; signify; represent.
	exam	1	examples help show exactly what a word means.
mean	H1.6.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to produce; cause.
	exam	1	the weather will mean long traffic delays.
mean	H1.7.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have the importance of.
	exam	1	money means nothing to him.
mean	H1.8.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have the intention of behaving or acting (esp. in the phrases {mean well} {mean ill) }.
mean business	9.
	head	mean
	syl	mean business.
	def	to be serious about something, even to the point of ruthlessness.
mean	ety	C12: from Old English gem*_@ane common; related to Old High German gimeini, Latin communis common, at first with no pejorative sense &- @!mean+ly adv. &- @!mean+ness n.
mean	H2.1.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	miserly, ungenerous, or petty.
mean	H2.2.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant.
	exam	1	in a mean mood.
mean	H2.3.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	despicable, ignoble, or callous.
	exam	1	a mean action.
mean	H2.4.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	poor or shabby.
	exam	1	mean clothing;
	exam	2	a mean abode.
mean	H2.5.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	bad-tempered; vicious.
mean	H2.6.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ashamed.
	exam	1	he felt mean.
mean	H2.7.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unwell; in low spirits.
mean	H2.8.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	excellent; skilful.
	exam	1	he plays a mean trombone.
mean	H2.9.a.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of high quality.
	exam	1	no mean performer.
mean	H2.9.b.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult.
	exam	1	no mean feat.
mean	ety	C14: via Anglo-Norman from Old French moien, from Late Latin medi*_anus #7median 
mean	H3.1.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle point, state, or course between limits or extremes.
mean	H3.2.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	moderation.
mean	H3.3.a.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the second and third terms of a proportion, as and in
mean	H3.3.b.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {average} (sense 2).} See also {geometric mean}.
mean	H3.4.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a statistic obtained by multiplying each possible value of a variable by its probability and then taking the sum or integral over the range of the variable.
mean	H3.5.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	intermediate or medium in size, quantity, etc.
mean	H3.6.
	syl	mean
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring halfway between extremes or limits; average.
meander	ety	C16: from Latin maeander, from Greek Maiandros the River Maeander; see M#7enderes (sense 1)
	1.
	head	meander
	syl	:
	def	to@T follow @T a@T winding course.
meander	2.
	syl	me+an:der:
	pron	<mi1@nd*)@T>, <vb.@T> <intr>
	def	to wander without definite aim or direction.
meander	3.
	syl	me+an:der:
	pron	<mi1@nd*)@T>, <vb.@T> <intr>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a curve or bend, as in a river.
meander	4.
	syl	me+an:der:
	pron	<mi1@nd*)@T>, <vb.@T> <intr>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a winding course or movement.
meander	5.
	syl	me+an:der:
	pron	<mi1@nd*)@T>, <vb.@T> <intr>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental pattern, esp. as used in ancient Greek architecture.
meanderer	sub
	head	meander
	syl	me+1an:der+er
	pos	n.
meanderingly	sub
	head	meander
	syl	me+1an:der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
meandrous	sub
	head	meander
	syl	me+1an:drous
	pos	adj.
mean deviation	1.
	syl	mean de+vi:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the difference between an observed value of a variable and its mean.
mean deviation	2.
	syl	mean de+vi:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	Also called: {mean deviation from the mean} (or {median}) , {average deviation}. a measure of dispersion derived by computing the mean of the absolute values of the differences between observed values of a variable and the variable's mean.
mean distance	0.
	syl	mean dis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	the average of the greatest and least dis?!tances of a celestial body from its primary.
mean free path	0.
	syl	mean free path
	pos	n.
	def	the average distance travelled by a particle, atom, etc., between collisions.
meaning	1.
	syl	mean+ing
	pron	<1mEniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense or significance of a word, sentence, symbol, etc.; import; semantic or lexical content.
meaning	2.
	syl	mean+ing
	pron	<1mEniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the purpose underlying or intended by speech, action, etc.
meaning	3.
	syl	mean+ing
	pron	<1mEniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner, symbolic, or true interpretation, value, or message.
	exam	1	the meaning of a dream.
meaning	4.
	syl	mean+ing
	pron	<1mEniG>
	pos	n.
	def	valid content; efficacy.
	exam	1	a law with little or no meaning.
meaning	5.
	syl	mean+ing
	pron	<1mEniG>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressive of some sense, intention, criticism, etc..
	exam	1	a meaning look.
meaningful	0.
	syl	mean+ing+ful
	pron	<1mEniGful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great meaning or validity.
meaningfully	sub
	head	meaningful
	syl	mean+ing+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
meaningfulness	sub
	head	meaningful
	syl	mean+ing+ful+ness
	pos	n.
meaningless	0.
	syl	mean+ing+less
	pron	<1mEniGlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	futile or empty of meaning.
meaninglessly	sub
	head	meaningless
	syl	mean+ing+less+ly
	pos	adv.
meaninglessness	sub
	head	meaningless
	syl	mean+ing+less+ness
	pos	n.
mean life	0.
	syl	mean life
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the average time of existence of an unstable or reactive entity, such as a nucleus, elementary particle, charge carrier, etc.; lifetime. It is equal to the half-life divided by 0.693 15. Symbol: #Gt
means	1.
	syl	means
	pron	<mEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the medium, method, or instrument used to obtain a result or achieve an end.
	exam	1	a means of communication.
means	2.
	syl	means
	pron	<mEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	re?!sources or income.
means	3.
	syl	means
	pron	<mEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	considerable wealth or income.
	exam	1	a man of means.
by all means	4.
	head	means
	syl	by all means.
	def	without hesitation or doubt; certainly.
	exam	1	come with us by all means.
by means of	5.
	head	means
	syl	by means of.
	def	with the use or help of.
by no manner of means	6.
	head	means
	syl	by no manner of means.
	def	definitely not.
	exam	1	he was by no manner of means a cruel man.
means of production	0.
	syl	means of pro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Marxist theory
	def	the raw materials and means of labour (tools, machines, etc.) employed in the production process.
mean solar day	0.
	syl	mean so+lar day
	pos	n.
	def	the time between two successive passages of the mean sun across the meridian at noon. It is the standard for the 24-hour day.
means test	0.
	syl	means test
	pos	n.
	def	a test involving the checking of a person's income to determine whether he qualifies for financial or social aid from a government.
mean sun	0.
	syl	mean sun
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary sun moving along the celestial equator at a constant speed and completing its annual course in the same time as the sun takes to move round the ecliptic at a varying speed. It is used in the measurement of mean solar time.
meant	0.
	syl	meant
	pron	<ment>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {mean%1}.
mean solar time	alt
	head	mean time
	or	mean time
	syl	mean so+lar time
	pos	n.
mean time	0.
	or	mean solar time
	syl	mean time
	pos	n.
	def	the times, at a particular place, measured in terms of the passage of the mean sun, giving 24-hour days (mean solar days) throughout a year.
meantime	1.
	syl	mean+time
	pron	<1mEn2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the intervening time or period, as between events (esp. in the phrase {in the meantime) }.
meantime	2.
	syl	mean+time
	pron	<1mEn2tIm>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for {meanwhile}.
mean-tone tuning	0.
	syl	mean-tone tun+ing
	pos	n.
	def	See { {temperament} (sense 4).}
meanwhile	1.
	syl	mean+while
	pron	<1mEn2wIl>
	pos	adv.
	def	during the intervening time, period, or interval.
meanwhile	2.
	syl	mean+while
	pron	<1mEn2wIl>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the same time, esp. in another place.
meanwhile	3.
	syl	mean+while
	pron	<1mEn2wIl>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {meantime}.
meanie	alt
	head	meany
	or	meany
	syl	mean:ie
	pron	<1mEni>
	pos	n.
meanies	infl
	head	meany
	syl	mean:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meany	1.
	or	meanie
	syl	mean:y
	pron	<1mEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly Brit.
	def	a miserly or stingy person.
meany	2.
	or	meanie
	syl	mean:y
	pron	<1mEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a nasty ill-tempered person.
meas	0.
	syl	meas.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	measure.
measled	0.
	syl	mea+sled
	pron	<1mEz*ld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cattle, sheep, or pigs
	def	infested with tapeworm larvae; measly.
measles	ety	C14: from Middle Low German masele spot on the skin; influenced by Middle English mesel leper, from Latin misellus, diminutive of miser wretched
measles	1.
	syl	mea+sles
	pron	<1mEz*lz>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly contagious viral disease common in children, characterized by fever, profuse nasal discharge of mucus, conjunctivitis, and a rash of small red spots spreading from the forehead down to the limbs. Technical names: {morbilli, rubeola}. See also {German measles}.
measles	2.
	syl	mea+sles
	pron	<1mEz*lz>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cattle, sheep, and pigs, caused by infestation with tapeworm larvae.
measly	ety	C17: see #7measles 
measlier	infl
	head	measly
	syl	mea+sli+er
	pos	adj.
measliest	infl
	head	measly
	syl	mea+sli+est.
	pos	adj.
measly	1.
	syl	mea+sly
	pron	<1mEzli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	meagre in quality or quantity.
measly	2.
	syl	mea+sly
	pron	<1mEzli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat
	def	measled.
measly	3.
	syl	mea+sly
	pron	<1mEzli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or relating to measles.
measurable	0.
	syl	meas+ur+a:ble
	pron	<1meZ*r*bL>, <1meZr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be measured; perceptible or significant.
measurability	sub
	head	measurable
	or	measurableness
	syl	meas+ur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
measurableness	sub
	head	measurable
	or	measurability
	syl	meas+ur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
measurably	sub
	head	measurable
	syl	meas+ur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
measure	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin m*_ens*_ura measure, from m*_ensus, past participle of m*_et*_ir*_i to measure
measure	1.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent, quantity, amount, or degree of something, as determined by measurement or calculation.
measure	2.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring distance, volume, etc., such as a graduated scale or container.
measure	3.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of measurement.
	exam	1	give the size in metric measure.
measure	4.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard used in a system of measurements.
	exam	1	the international prototype kilogram is the measure of mass in SI units.
measure	5.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific or standard amount of something.
	exam	1	a measure of grain;
	exam	2	short measure;
	exam	3	full meas?!ure.
measure	6.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a basis or standard for comparison.
	exam	1	his work was the measure of all subsequent attempts.
measure	7.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	reasonable or permissible limit or bounds.
	exam	1	we must keep it within measure.
measure	8.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	degree or extent (often in phrases such as {in some measure, in a measure}, .
	exam	1	they gave him a measure of freedom.
measure	9.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a particular action intended to achieve an effect.
	exam	1	they took measures to prevent his leaving.
measure	10.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative bill, act, or resolution.
	exam	1	to bring in a measure.
measure	11.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for { {bar%1} (sense 15a.).}
measure	12.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	poetic rhythm or cadence; metre.
measure	13.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metrical foot.
measure	14.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a melody or tune.
measure	15.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of measuring; measurement.
measure	16.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dance.
measure	17.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the width of a page or column of type.
for good measure	18.
	head	measure
	syl	for good measure.
	def	as an extra precaution or beyond requirements.
made to measure	19.
	head	measure
	syl	made to measure.
	usage	of clothes
	def	made to fit an individual purchaser. {~}
measure	20.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to determine the size, amount, etc., of by measurement.
measure	21.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a measurement or measurements.
measure	22.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to estimate or determine.
	exam	1	I measured his strength to be greater than mine.
measure	23.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to function as a measurement of.
	exam	1	the ohm measures electrical resistance.
measure	24.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into competition or conflict with.
	exam	1	he measured his strength against that of his opponent.
measure	25.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be as specified in extent, amount, etc..
	exam	1	the room measures six feet.
measure	26.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel or move over as if measuring.
measure	27.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or choose.
	exam	1	he measured his approach to suit the character of his client.
measure	28.
	syl	meas+ure
	pron	<1meZ*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to allow or yield to measurement.
measure one's length	29.
	head	measure
	syl	measure one's length.
	def	to fall flat.
measurer	sub
	head	measure
	syl	meas+ur+er
	pos	n.
measured	1.
	syl	meas+ured
	pron	<1meZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined by measurement.
measured	2.
	syl	meas+ured
	pron	<1meZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	slow, stately, or leisurely.
measured	3.
	syl	meas+ured
	pron	<1meZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	carefully considered; deliberate. &- {#!meas+ured+ly}
measuredness	sub
	head	measured
	syl	meas+ured+ness
	pos	n.
measureless	0.
	syl	meas+ure+less
	pron	<1meZ*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	limitless, vast, or infinite.
measurelessly	sub
	head	measureless
	syl	meas+ure+less+ly
	pos	adv.
measurelessness	sub
	head	measureless
	syl	meas+ure+less+ness
	pos	n.
measurement	1.
	syl	meas+ure+ment
	pron	<1meZ*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of measuring.
measurement	2.
	syl	meas+ure+ment
	pron	<1meZ*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount, extent, or size determined by measuring.
measurement	3.
	syl	meas+ure+ment
	pron	<1meZ*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of measures based on a particular standard.
measurement ton	0.
	syl	meas+ure+ment ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {ton%1} (sense 5).}
measure out	alt
	head	measure off
	or	measure off
	syl	meas+ure out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
measure off	0.
	or	measure out
	syl	meas+ure off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the limits of; mark out.
	exam	1	to measure off an area.
measure out	1.
	syl	meas+ure out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pour or dole out.
	exam	1	they measure out a pint of fluid.
measure out	2.
	syl	meas+ure out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer; mete out.
	exam	1	they measured out harsh punishments.
measures	0.
	syl	meas+ures
	pron	<1meZ*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	rock strata that are characterized by a particular type of sediment or deposit.
	exam	1	coal measures.
measure up	1.
	syl	meas+ure up
	pos	adv.
	def	to determine the size, etc., (of) by measurement.
measure up to	2.
	head	measure up
	syl	measure up to.
	def	to fulfil (expectations, standards, etc.).
measuring cup	0.
	syl	meas+ur+ing cup
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated cup used in cooking to measure ingredients.
measuring worm	0.
	syl	meas+ur+ing worm
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of a geometrid moth: it has legs on its front and rear segments only and moves in a series of loops. Also called: {looper, inchworm}.
meat	ety	Old English mete; related to Old High German maz food, Old Saxon meti, Gothic mats  &- @!meat+less adj.
meat	1.
	syl	meat
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of mammals used as food, as distinguished from that of birds and fish.
meat	2.
	syl	meat
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything edible, esp. flesh with the texture of meat.
	exam	1	crab meat.
meat	3.
	syl	meat
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	food, as opposed to drink.
meat	4.
	syl	meat
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence or gist.
meat	5.
	syl	meat
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {meal} %1.
meat and drink	6.
	head	meat
	syl	meat and drink.
	def	a source of pleasure.
meatball	1.
	syl	meat+ball
	pron	<1mEt2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	minced beef, shaped into a ball before cooking.
meatball	2.
	syl	meat+ball
	pron	<1mEt2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid or boring person.
Meath	0.
	syl	Meath
	pron	<mET>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of E Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: formerly a kingdom much larger than the present county; livestock farming. County town: Trim. Pop.: 71729 (1971). Area: 2338 sq. km (903 sq. miles).
meatus	ety	C17: from Latin: passage, from me*_are to pass
meatuses	infl
	head	meatus
	or	meatus
	syl	me:a+tus:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meatus	infl
	or	meatuses
	syl	me:a+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meatus	0.
	syl	me:a+tus
	pron	<mi1At*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a natural opening or channel, such as the canal leading from the outer ear to the eardrum.
meatier	infl
	head	meaty
	syl	meat:i+er
	pos	adj.
meatiest	infl
	head	meaty
	syl	meat:i+est.
	pos	adj.
meaty	1.
	syl	meat:y
	pron	<1mEti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or full of meat.
	exam	1	a meaty stew.
meaty	2.
	syl	meat:y
	pron	<1mEti>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavily built; fleshy or brawny.
meaty	3.
	syl	meat:y
	pron	<1mEti>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of import or interest.
	exam	1	a meaty discussion.
meatily	sub
	head	meaty
	syl	meat:i+ly
	pos	adv.
meatiness	sub
	head	meaty
	syl	meat:i+ness
	pos	n.
mecamylamine	ety	C20: from #7me(thyl) + cam(phane) (a former name of bornane) +-#7yl +#7amine 
mecamylamine	0.
	syl	mec:a+myl:a+mine
	pron	<2mek*1mil*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug administered orally to lower high blood pressure. Formula: C\1\1H\2\1N.HCl.
Mecca	1.
	syl	Mec+ca
	pron	<1mek*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Saudi Arabia, joint capital (with Riyadh) of Saudi Arabia and capital of Hejaz: birthplace of Mohammed; the holiest city of Islam, containing the Kaaba. Pop.: 185000 (1965 est.). Arabic name: {Makkah}.
Mecca	2.
	syl	Mec+ca
	pron	<1mek*>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	a place that attracts many visitors.
	exam	1	Athens is a Mecca for tourists.
Meccano	0.
	syl	Mec+ca+no
	pron	<mi2ka:n*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a construction set consisting of miniature metal or plastic parts from which mechanical models can be made.
mech	1.
	syl	mech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mechanical.
mech	2.
	syl	mech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mechanics.
mech	3.
	syl	mech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mecha?!nism.
mechanic	ety	C14: from Latin m*_echanicus, from Greek m*_ekhanikos, from m*_ekhan*_e #7machine 
mechanic	1.
	syl	me+chan+ic
	pron	<mi1k@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in maintaining or operating machinery, motors, etc.
mechanic	2.
	syl	me+chan+ic
	pron	<mi1k@nik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a common labourer.
mechanical	1.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	made, performed, or operated by or as if by a machine or machinery.
	exam	1	a mechanical process.
mechanical	2.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with machines or machinery.
mechanical	3.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or controlled or operated by physical forces.
mechanical	4.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or con?!cerned with mechanics.
mechanical	5.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gesture, etc.
	def	automatic; lacking thought, feeling, etc.
mechanical	6.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	accounting for phenomena by physically determining forces.
mechanical	7.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal
	pron	<mi1k@nikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {camera-ready copy}. &- {me+#!chan@.i+cal+ism}
mechanically	sub
	head	mechanical
	syl	me+1chan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mechanicalness	sub
	head	mechanical
	syl	me+1chan:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
mechanical advantage	0.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal ad+van+tage
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the working force exerted by a mechanism to the applied effort.
mechanical drawing	0.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal draw+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing to scale of a machine, machine component, architectural plan, etc., from which dimensions can be taken.
mechanical engineering	0.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of engineering concerned with the design, construction, and operation of machines and machinery.
mechanical engineer	sub
	head	mechanical engineering
	syl	me+chan:i+cal en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
mechanical equivalent of heat	0.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal e:quiv:a+lent of heat
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a factor for converting units of energy into heat units. It has the value 4.1855 joules per calorie. Symbol.
	exam	1	J
mechanical instrument	0.
	syl	me+chan:i+cal in+stru+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument, such as a barrel organ or music box, that plays a preselected piece of music by mechanical means.
mechanist	alt
	head	mechanician
	or	mechanician
	syl	mech:a+nist
	pos	n.
mechanician	0.
	or	mechanist
	syl	mech:a+ni+cian
	pron	<2mek*1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in making machinery and tools; technician.
mechanics	1.
	syl	me+chan+ics
	pron	<mi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science, divided into statics, dynamics, and kinematics, concerned with the equilibrium or motion of bodies in a particular frame of reference. See also {quantum mechanics, wave mechanics, statistical mechanics}.
mechanics	2.
	syl	me+chan+ics
	pron	<mi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science of designing, constructing, and operating machines.
mechanics	3.
	syl	me+chan+ics
	pron	<mi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	def	the working parts of a machine.
mechanics	4.
	syl	me+chan+ics
	pron	<mi1k@niks>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical aspects of something.
	exam	1	the mechanics of poetic style.
mechanism	1.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or structure of moving parts that performs some function, esp. in a machine.
mechanism	2.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a machine in the arrangement and working of its parts.
	exam	1	the mechanism of the ear.
mechanism	3.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any form of mechanical device or any part of such a device.
mechanism	4.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a process or technique, esp. of execution.
	exam	1	the mechanism of novel writing.
mechanism	5.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the attempt to explain phenomena in mechanical terms. Compare {dynamism, vitalism}.
mechanism	6.a.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ways in which psychological forces interact and operate.
mechanism	6.b.
	syl	mech:a+nism
	pron	<1mek*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure having an influence on the behaviour of a person, such as a defence mechanism.
mechanist	1.
	syl	mech:a+nist
	pron	<1mek*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who accepts a mecha?!nistic philosophy.
mechanist	2.
	syl	mech:a+nist
	pron	<1mek*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {mechanician}.
mechanistic	1.
	syl	mech:a+nis+tic
	pron	<2mek*1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to the theory of mechanism.
mechanistic	2.
	syl	mech:a+nis+tic
	pron	<2mek*1nistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or relating to mechanics.
mechanistically	sub
	head	mechanistic
	syl	mech:a+1nis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mechanise	alt
	head	mechanize
	or	mechanize
	syl	mech:a+nise
	pron	<1mek*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mechanize	1.
	or	mechanise
	syl	mech:a+nize
	pron	<1mek*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip (a factory, etc.) with machinery.
mechanize	2.
	or	mechanise
	syl	mech:a+nize
	pron	<1mek*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make mechanical, automatic, or monotonous.
mechanize	3.
	or	mechanise
	syl	mech:a+nize
	pron	<1mek*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip (an army, etc.) with motorized or armoured vehicles.
mechanization	sub
	head	mechanize
	or	mechanisation
	syl	mech:a+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mechanisation	sub
	head	mechanize
	or	mechanization
	syl	mech:a+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mechanizer	sub
	head	mechanize
	or	mechaniser
	syl	mech:a+2niz+er
	pos	n.
mechaniser	sub
	head	mechanize
	or	mechanizer
	syl	mech:a+2nis+er
	pos	n.
mechanotherapy	0.
	syl	mech:a+no+ther:a+py
	pron	<2mek*n*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of disorders or injuries by means of mechanical devices, esp. devices that provide exercise for bodily parts.
Mechelen	0.
	syl	Mech+e:len
	pron	<1mex*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Belgium, in Antwerp province: capital of the Netherlands from 1507 to 1530; formerly famous for lace-making; now has an important vegetable market. Pop.: 65466 (1970). French name: {Malines}. English name: {Mechlin}.
Mechlin	0.
	syl	Mech+lin
	pron	<1meklin>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Mechelen}.
Mechlin lace	0.
	syl	Mech+lin lace
	pos	n.
	def	bobbin lace made at Mechlin, characterized by patterns outlined by a heavier flat thread. Also called: {malines}.
meck	ety	of obscure origin
meck	0.
	syl	meck
	pron	<mek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeastern Scot. dialect.
	def	a small coin, formerly a halfpenny.
Mecklenburg	0.
	syl	Meck+len+burg
	pron	<1mekl*n2bR:g>, German <1mA:kl*n2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former state of NE Germany, along the Baltic coast: divided in 1952 into the East German administrative districts of Rostock, Schwerin, and Neubrandenburg.
M Econ	0.
	syl	M. Econ.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Economics.
meconium	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin: poppy juice (used also of infant's excrement because of similarity in colour), from Greek m*_ek*_oneion, from m*_ek*_on poppy
meconium	1.
	syl	me+co+ni:um
	pron	<mi1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dark green mucoid material that forms the first faeces of a newborn infant.
meconium	2.
	syl	me+co+ni:um
	pron	<mi1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	opium or the juice from the opium poppy.
med	1.
	syl	med.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	medical.
med	2.
	syl	med.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	medicine.
med	3.
	syl	med.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	medieval.
med	4.
	syl	med.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	medium.
Med	0.
	syl	Med
	pron	<med>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the Mediterranean region.
MEd	0.
	syl	M.Ed.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Education.
medal	ety	C16: from French m*'edaille, probably from Italian medaglia, ultimately from Latin metallum #7metal  &- me+dal+lic (m$I#!d@al$Ik) adj.
medal	1.
	syl	med+al
	pron	<1medL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flat piece of metal bearing an inscription or image, given as an award or commemoration of some outstanding event, etc.
medals	infl
	head	medal
	or	medals
	syl	med+als
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
medalling	infl
	head	medal
	or	medaling
	syl	med+al+ling
	pos	vb.
medalled	infl
	head	medal
	or	medaled
	syl	med+alled
	pos	vb.
medaling	infl
	head	medal
	or	medalling
	syl	med+al+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
medaled	infl
	head	medal
	or	medalled
	syl	med+aled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
medal	2.
	syl	med+al
	pron	<1medL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour with a medal.
medallion	ety	C17: from French, from Italian medaglione, from medaglia #7medal 
medallion	1.
	syl	me+dal+lion
	pron	<mi1d@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large medal.
medallion	2.
	syl	me+dal+lion
	pron	<mi1d@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an oval or circular decorative device resembling a medal, usually bearing a portrait or relief moulding, used in architecture and textile design.
medallionist	sub
	head	medallion
	syl	me+1dal+lion+ist
	pos	n.
medalist	alt
	head	medallist
	or	medallist
	syl	med+al+ist
	pron	<1medList>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
medallist	1.
	or	medalist
	syl	med+al+list
	pron	<1medList>
	pos	n.
	def	a designer, maker, or collector of medals.
medallist	2.
	or	medalist
	syl	med+al+list
	pron	<1medList>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly sport.
	def	a winner or recipient of a medal or medals.
Medal of Honor	0.
	syl	Med+al of Hon+or
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a military decoration awarded for gallantry in the name of Congress.
medal play	0.
	syl	med+al play
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	another name for {stroke play}.
Medan	0.
	syl	Me+dan
	pron	<1meda:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Indonesia, in NE Sumatra: seat of the University of North Sumatra (1952) and the Indonesian Islam University (1952). Pop.: 635562 (1971).
Medawar	0.
	syl	Med:a:war
	pron	<1med*w*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Pe@.ter Bri@.an}. born 1915, English zoologist, who shared the Nobel prize for medicine (1960) with Sir Macfarlane Burnet for work on immunology.
meddle	ety	C14: from Old French medler, ultimately from Latin misc*_ere to mix
meddle	1.
	syl	med+dle
	pron	<1medL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to interfere officiously or annoyingly.
meddle	2.
	syl	med+dle
	pron	<1medL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to involve oneself unwarrantedly.
	exam	1	to meddle in someone's private affairs.
meddler	sub
	head	meddle
	syl	med+dler
	pos	n.
meddlingly	sub
	head	meddle
	syl	med+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
meddlesome	0.
	syl	med+dle+some
	pron	<1medLs*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	intrusive or meddling.
meddlesomely	sub
	head	meddlesome
	syl	med+dle+some+ly
	pos	adv.
meddlesomeness	sub
	head	meddlesome
	syl	med+dle+some+ness
	pos	n.
Mede	0.
	syl	Mede
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Indo-European people of West Iranian speech who established an empire in SW Asia in the 7th and 6th centuries #7b.c.
Median	sub
	head	Mede
	syl	Me+di:an
	pos	n. adj.
Medea	0.
	syl	Me:de:a
	pron	<mi1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a princess of Colchis, who assisted Jason in obtaining the Golden Fleece from her father.
Medell'in	0.
	syl	Me+del+l*'in
	pron	Spanish <mADA1jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Colombia, at an altitude of 1554 m (5100 ft.): the second largest city in the country, with three universities; important coffee centre, with large textile mills. Pop.: 1070924 (1973).
media	H1.1.
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<1mEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {medium}.
media	H1.2.
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<1mEdi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the mass media collectively.
media	ety	C19: from Latin medius middle
mediae	infl
	head	media
	syl	me+di:ae
	pron	<-di2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
media	H2.1.
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<1medi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle layer of the wall of a blood or lymph vessel.
media	H2.2.
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<1medi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the main veins in the wing of an insect.
media	H2.3.a.
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<1medi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a consonant whose articu?!lation lies midway between that of a voiced and breathed speech sound.
media	H2.3.b.
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<1medi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a consonant pronounced with weak voice, as in French
Media	0.
	syl	Me+di:a
	pron	<1mEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of SW Asia, south of the Caspian Sea: inhabited by the Medes; overthrew the Assyrian Empire in 612 #7b.c. in alliance with Babylonia; conquered by Cyrus the Great in 550 #7b.c. ; corresponds to present-day NW Iran.
mediacy	1.
	syl	me+di:a+cy
	pron	<1mEdi*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being mediate.
mediacy	2.
	syl	me+di:a+cy
	pron	<1mEdi*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {mediation}.
mediaeval	0.
	syl	me+di+ae:val
	pron	<2medi1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {medieval}.
medial	ety	C16: from Late Latin medi*_alis, from medius middle
medial	1.
	syl	me+di:al
	pron	<1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or situated in the middle.
medial	2.
	syl	me+di:al
	pron	<1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	ordinary or average in size.
medial	3.
	syl	me+di:al
	pron	<1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	relating to an average.
medial	4.
	syl	me+di:al
	pron	<1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {median} (senses 1, 2, 3).
medial	5.
	syl	me+di:al
	pron	<1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or relating to a media.
medial	6.
	syl	me+di:al
	pron	<1mEdi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a speech sound between being fortis and lenis; media.
medially	sub
	head	medial
	syl	me+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
median	ety	C16: from Latin medi*_anus, from medius middle
median	1.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, situated in, or directed towards the middle.
median	2.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to the plane that divides an organism or organ into symmetrical parts.
median	3.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	of or relating to the median.
median	4.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a middle point, plane, or part.
median	5.a.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line joining one vertex of a triangle to the midpoint of the opposite side. See also {centroid}.
median	5.b.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line joining the midpoints of the nonparallel sides of a trapezium.
median	6.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the middle value in a frequency distribution, below and above which lie values with equal total frequencies.
median	7.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the middle number or average of the two middle numbers in an ordered sequence of numbers.
	exam	1	7 is the median of both 1, 7, 31 and 2, 5, 9, l6.
median	8.
	syl	me+di:an
	pron	<1mEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Canadian word for {central reserve}.
medianly	sub
	head	median
	syl	me+di+an+ly
	pos	adv.
median strip	0.
	syl	me+di:an strip
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {central reserve}.
mediant	ety	C18: from Italian mediante, from Late Latin medi*_are to be in the middle
mediant	0.a.
	syl	me+di+ant
	pron	<1mEdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the third degree of a minor scale.
mediant	0.b.
	syl	me+di+ant
	pron	<1mEdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a mediant chord.
mediastinum	ety	C16: from medical Latin, neuter of Medieval Latin mediast*_inus median, from Latin: low grade of servant, from medius mean
mediastina	infl
	head	mediastinum
	syl	me+di+as+ti+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mediastinum	1.
	syl	me+di+as+ti+num
	pron	<2mEdi*1stIn*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a membrane between two parts of an organ or cavity such as the pleural tissue between the two lungs.
mediastinum	2.
	syl	me+di+as+ti+num
	pron	<2mEdi*1stIn*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the part of the thoracic cavity that lies between the lungs, containing the heart, trachea, etc.
mediastinal	sub
	head	mediastinum
	syl	me+di+as+1ti+nal
	pos	adj.
mediate	ety	C16: from Late Latin medi*_are to be in the middle
mediate	1.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by between or in
	def	to intervene (between parties or in a dispute) in order to bring about agreement.
mediate	2.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring about (an agreement).
mediate	3.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring about (an agreement) between parties in a dispute.
mediate	4.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to resolve (differences) by mediation.
mediate	5.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in a middle or intermediate position.
mediate	6.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as a medium for causing (a result) or transferring (objects, information, etc.). {~} (#!mi$:d$I$It).
mediate	7.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	occurring as a result of or dependent upon mediation.
mediate	8.
	syl	me+di+ate
	pron	<1mEdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for {intermediate}.
mediately	sub
	head	mediate
	syl	me+di+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
mediateness	sub
	head	mediate
	syl	me+di+ate+ness
	pos	n.
mediative	sub
	head	mediate
	syl	me+di:a+tive
	pos	adj.
mediatory	sub
	head	mediate
	or	mediatorial
	syl	me+di:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
mediatorial	sub
	head	mediate
	or	mediatory
	syl	me+di:a+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
mediator	sub
	head	mediate
	syl	me+di:2a+tor
	pos	n.
mediatorially	sub
	head	mediate
	syl	me+di:a+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
mediation	1.
	syl	me+di:a+tion
	pron	<2mEdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of mediating; intercession.
mediation	2.
	syl	me+di:a+tion
	pron	<2mEdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	an attempt to reconcile disputed matters arising between states, esp. by the friendly intervention of a neutral power.
mediatize	ety	C19: from French m*'ediatiser; see #7mediate, -#7ize 
mediatise	alt
	head	mediatize
	or	mediatize
	syl	me+di:a+tise
	pron	<1mEdi*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mediatize	0.
	or	mediatise
	syl	me+di:a+tize
	pron	<1mEdi*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annex (a state) to another state, allowing the former ruler to retain his title and some authority.
mediatization	sub
	head	mediatize
	or	mediatisation
	syl	me+di:a+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mediatisation	sub
	head	mediatize
	or	mediatization
	syl	me+di:a+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
medic	ety	C17: from #7medical 
medic	H1.0.
	syl	med+ic
	pron	<1medik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a doctor, medical orderly, or medical student.
medic	H2.0.
	syl	med+ic
	pron	<1medik>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {medick}.
medicable	0.
	syl	med:i+ca:ble
	pron	<1medik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	potentially able to be treated or cured medically.
medicably	sub
	head	medicable
	syl	med:i+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
Medicaid	ety	C20: #7medic (#7al) #7+aid 
Medicaid	0.
	syl	Med:i+caid
	pron	<1medi2kAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a health assistance programme financed by federal, state, and local taxes to help pay hospital and medical costs for persons of low income.
medical	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin medic*_alis, from Latin medicus physician, surgeon, from med*_er*_i to heal
medical	1.
	syl	med:i+cal
	pron	<1medikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the science of medicine or to the treatment of patients by drugs, etc., as opposed to surgery.
medical	2.
	syl	med:i+cal
	pron	<1medikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {medicinal. ~}
medical	3.
	syl	med:i+cal
	pron	<1medikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a medical examination.
medically	sub
	head	medical
	syl	med:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
medical certificate	1.
	syl	med:i+cal cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	a document stating the result of a satisfactory medical examination.
medical certificate	2.
	syl	med:i+cal cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	a doctor's certificate giving evidence of a person's unfitness for work, etc.
medical examination	0.
	syl	med:i+cal ex+am:i+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an examination carried out to determine the physical fitness of an applicant for a job, life insurance, etc.
medical examiner	1.
	syl	med:i+cal ex+am+in+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a medical expert, usually a physician, employed by a state or local government to determine the cause of sudden death in cases of suspected violence, suicide, etc. Compare {coroner}.
medical examiner	2.
	syl	med:i+cal ex+am+in+er
	pos	n.
	def	a physician who carries out medical examinations.
medical jurisprudence	0.
	syl	med:i+cal ju+ris+pru+dence
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {forensic medicine}.
medicament	ety	C16: via French from Latin medic*_amentum from medic*_are to cure
medicament	0.
	syl	me+dic:a+ment
	pron	<mi1dik*m*nt>, <1medi->
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine or remedy.
medicamental	sub
	head	medicament
	or	medicamentary
	syl	med:i+ca+men+tal
	pron	<2medik*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
medicamentary	sub
	head	medicament
	or	medicamental
	syl	2med:i+ca+1men+ta:ry
	pos	adj.
Medicare	ety	C20: #7medi (#7cal) #7+care 
Medicare	0.
	syl	Med:i+care
	pron	<1medi2ke*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a federally sponsored health insurance programme for persons of 65 or older.
medicate	ety	C17: from Latin medic*_are to heal
medicate	1.
	syl	med:i+cate
	pron	<1medi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or impregnate (a wound, etc.) with an ointment, etc.
medicate	2.
	syl	med:i+cate
	pron	<1medi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a patient) with a medicine.
medicate	3.
	syl	med:i+cate
	pron	<1medi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add a medication to (a bandage, shampoo, etc.).
medicative	sub
	head	medicate
	syl	med:i+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
medication	1.
	syl	med:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2medi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	treatment with drugs or remedies.
medication	2.
	syl	med:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2medi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or remedy.
Medici	1.
	syl	Med:i:ci
	pron	<1mediCi>, <m*1dECi>, Italian <1me:diCi>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian family of bankers, merchants, and rulers of Florence and Tuscany, prominent in Italian political and cultural history in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries, including.
Catherine de'	2.
	head	Medici
	syl	Cathe:rine de'
	pron	<kat1ri:n>, <de>
	def	See {Catherine de' Medici}.
Cosimo I	3.
	head	Medici
	syl	Co:si:mo I
	pron	<1kc:zimo>
	def	called 1519-74, duke of Florence and first grand duke of Tuscany (1569-74).
Cosimo de'	4.
	head	Medici
	syl	Cosimo de'
	def	called 1389-1464, Italian banker, statesman, and patron of arts, who established the political power of the family in Florence (1434).
Giovanni de'	5.
	head	Medici
	syl	Gio:van:ni de'
	pron	<Jo1vanni>, <de>
	def	See {Leo X}.
Giulio de'	6.
	head	Medici
	syl	Giu:lio de'
	pron	<1Ju:ljo>, <de>
	def	See {Clement VII}.
Lorenzo de'	7.
	head	Medici
	syl	Lo:ren:zo de'
	pron	<lo1rentso>, <de>
	def	called 1449-92, Italian statesman, poet, and scholar; ruler of Florence (1469-92) and first patron of Michelangelo.
Maria de'	8.
	head	Medici
	syl	Ma:ria de'
	pron	<ma1rEa>, <de>
	def	See {Maria de Medici}.
Medici	xref
	syl	Med:i:ci
	pron	<1mediCi>, <m*1dECi>, Italian <1me:diCi>
	pos	n.
	def	French: {M*'e@.di@.cis} (medi#!sis).
Medicean	sub
	head	Medici
	syl	Med:i+ce:an
	pron	<2medi1sE*n>, <-1CE->
	pos	adj.
medicinal	1.
	syl	me+dic:i+nal
	pron	<me1disinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having thera?!peutic properties.
medicinal	2.
	syl	me+dic:i+nal
	pron	<me1disinL>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal substance.
medicinally	sub
	head	medicinal
	syl	me+1dic:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
medicinal leech	0.
	syl	me+dic:i+nal leech
	pos	n.
	def	a large European freshwater leech, formerly used in medical bloodletting.
medicine	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin medic*_ina (ars) (art of) healing, from medicus doctor, from med*_er*_i to heal
medicine	1.
	syl	med:i+cine
	pron	<1medisin>, <1medsin>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or remedy for use in treating, preventing, or alleviating the symptoms of disease.
medicine	2.
	syl	med:i+cine
	pron	<1medisin>, <1medsin>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of preventing, diagnosing, alleviating, or curing @T disease. {$D.@T} any@T nonsurgical@T branch@T of@T medical sci?!ence.
medicine	3.
	syl	med:i+cine
	pron	<1medisin>, <1medsin>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or profession of medicine.
	exam	1	he's in medicine.
medicine	4.
	syl	med:i+cine
	pron	<1medisin>, <1medsin>
	pos	n.
	def	something regarded by primitive people as having magical or remedial properties.
take one's medicine	5.
	head	medicine
	syl	take one's medicine.
	def	to accept a deserved punishment.
a taste	6.
	head	medicine
	or	dose of one's own medicine
	syl	a taste
	def	an unpleasant experience in retaliation for and by similar methods to an unkind or aggressive act.
medicine ball	0.
	syl	med:i+cine ball
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy ball used for physical training.
medicine chest	0.
	syl	med:i+cine chest
	pos	n.
	def	a small chest or cupboard for storing medicines, bandages, etc.
medicine lodge	0.
	syl	med:i+cine lodge
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden structure used for magical and religious ceremonies among certain North American Indian peoples.
medicine man	0.
	syl	med:i+cine man
	pos	n.
	usage	among certain peoples, esp. North American Indians
	def	a person believed to have supernatural powers of healing; a magician or sorcerer.
medicine shop	0.
	syl	med:i+cine shop
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a Chinese chemist's shop where traditional herbs are sold as well as modern drugs. It is not, however, a dispensary for prescribed medicines.
medick	ety	C15: from Latin m*_edica, from Greek m*_edik*_e (poa) Median (grass), a type of clover
medic	alt
	head	medick
	or	medick
	syl	med+ic
	pron	<1medik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
medick	0.
	or	medic
	syl	med+ick
	pron	<1medik>
	pos	n.
	def	any small papilionaceous plant of the genus such as black medick or sickle medick, having yellow or purple flowers and trifoliate leaves.
medico	ety	C17: via Italian from Latin medicus 
medicos	infl
	head	medico
	syl	med:i+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medico	0.
	syl	med:i+co
	pron	<1medi2k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a doctor or medical student.
medico-	0.
	syl	med:i:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	medical.
	exam	1	medicolegal.
medieval	ety	C19: from New Latin medium aevum the middle age. See #7medium, age 
mediaeval	alt
	head	medieval
	or	medieval
	syl	me+di+ae:val
	pron	<2medi1EvL>
	pos	adj.
medieval	1.
	or	mediaeval
	syl	me+di+e:val
	pron	<2medi1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or in the style of the Middle Ages.
medieval	2.
	or	mediaeval
	syl	me+di+e:val
	pron	<2medi1EvL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	old-fashioned; primitive.
medievally	sub
	head	medieval
	or	mediaevally
	syl	me+di+1e:val+ly
	pos	adv.
mediaevally	sub
	head	medieval
	or	medievally
	syl	me+di+1ae:val+ly
	pos	adv.
Medieval Greek	0.
	syl	Me+di+e:val Greek
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek language from the 7th century #7a.d. to shortly after the sacking of Constantinople in 1204. Also called: {Middle Greek, Byzantine Greek}. Compare {Koine, Late Greek, Ancient Greek}.
mediaevalism	alt
	head	medievalism
	or	medievalism
	syl	me+di+ae:val+ism
	pron	<2medi1Ev*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
medievalism	1.
	or	mediaevalism
	syl	me+di+e:val+ism
	pron	<2medi1Ev*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the beliefs, life, or style of the Middle Ages or devotion to those.
medievalism	2.
	or	mediaevalism
	syl	me+di+e:val+ism
	pron	<2medi1Ev*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a belief, custom, or point of style copied or surviving from the Middle Ages.
mediaevalist	alt
	head	medievalist
	or	medievalist
	syl	me+di+ae:val+ist
	pron	<2medi1Ev*list>
	pos	n.
medievalist	0.
	or	mediaevalist
	syl	me+di+e:val+ist
	pron	<2medi1Ev*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or devotee of the Middle Ages.
medievalistic	sub
	head	medievalist
	or	mediaevalistic
	syl	me+di+2e:val+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
mediaevalistic	sub
	head	medievalist
	or	medievalistic
	syl	me+di+2ae:val+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Medieval Latin	0.
	syl	Me+di+e:val Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin language as used throughout Europe in the Middle Ages. It had many local forms incorporating Latinized words from other languages.
medina	0.
	syl	me+di+na
	pron	<me1dEn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the ancient quarter of any of various North African cities. Compare {kasbah}.
Medina	0.
	syl	Me+di+na
	pron	<me1dEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Saudi Arabia, in Hejaz province: the second most holy city of Islam (after Mecca), with the tomb of Mohammed; university (1960). Pop.: 100000 (1965 est.). Arabic name: {Al Madinah}.
mediocre	ety	C16: via French from Latin mediocris moderate, literally: halfway up the mountain, from medius middle+ ocris stony mountain
mediocre	0.
	syl	me+di:o+cre
	pron	<2mEdi1*uk*>, <1mEdi2*uk*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	average or ordinary in quality.
	exam	1	a mediocre book.
mediocrities	infl
	head	mediocrity
	syl	me+di+oc+ri:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mediocrity	1.
	syl	me+di+oc+ri:ty
	pron	<2mEdi1okriti>, <2med->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being mediocre.
mediocrity	2.
	syl	me+di+oc+ri:ty
	pron	<2mEdi1okriti>, <2med->
	pos	n.
	def	a mediocre person or thing.
	exam	1	he is a mediocrity.
Medit	0.
	syl	Medit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Mediterranean.
meditate	ety	C16: from Latin medit*_ar*_i to reflect upon
meditate	1.
	syl	med:i+tate
	pron	<1medi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to think about something deeply.
meditate	2.
	syl	med:i+tate
	pron	<1medi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reflect deeply on spiritual matters, esp. as a religious act.
meditatingly	sub
	head	meditate
	syl	med:i+2tat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
meditative	sub
	head	meditate
	syl	med:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
meditatively	sub
	head	meditate
	syl	med:i+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
meditativeness	sub
	head	meditate
	syl	med:i+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
meditator	sub
	head	meditate
	syl	med:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
meditation	1.
	syl	med:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2medi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of meditating; contemplation; reflection.
meditation	2.
	syl	med:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2medi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	contemplation of spiritual matters, esp. as a religious practice.
Mediterranean	ety	C16: from Latin mediterr*_aneus, from medius middle+ -terr*_aneus, from terra land, earth
Mediterranean	1.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2medit*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {Mediterranean Sea}.
Mediterranean	2.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2medit*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of a Mediterranean country. {~}
Mediterranean	3.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2medit*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, situated or dwelling on or near the Mediterranean Sea.
Mediterranean	4.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2medit*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting a postulated subdivision of the Caucasoid race, characterized by slender build and dark complexion.
Mediterranean	5.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2medit*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Meteorol. of a climate
	def	characterized by hot summers and relatively warm winters when most of the annual rainfall occurs.
Mediterranean	6.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2medit*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	situated in the middle of a land mass; inland.
Mediterranean fever	0.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brucellosis}.
Mediterranean Sea	0.
	syl	Med:i+ter+ra+ne:an Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a large inland sea between S Europe, N Africa, and SW Asia: linked with the Atlantic by the Strait of Gibraltar, with the Red Sea by the Suez Canal, and with the Black Sea by the Dardanelles, Sea of Marmara, and Bosporus; many ancient civilizations developed around its shores. Greatest depth: 4770 m (15900 ft.). Length: (west to east) over 3700 km (2300 miles). Greatest width: about 1368 km (850 miles). Area: (excluding the Black Sea) 2512300 sq. km (970000 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Mare Internum}.
medium	ety	C16: from Latin: neuter singular of medius middle#e Usage. Careful writers and speakers do not use media as a singular noun when referring to a medium of mass communication, although this use is common: television is a valuable medium (not media) for advertising.
medium	1.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<1mEdi*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	midway between extremes; average.
	exam	1	a medium size.
medium	2.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<1mEdi*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	reflecting or transmitting a moderate amount of light.
	exam	1	a medium red.
media	infl
	head	medium
	or	mediums
	syl	me+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mediums	infl
	head	medium
	or	media
	syl	me+di:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medium	3.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediate or middle state, degree, or condition; mean.
	exam	1	the happy medium.
medium	4.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	an intervening substance or agency for transmitting or producing an effect; vehicle.
	exam	1	air is a medium for sound.
medium	5.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or agency for communicating or diffusing information, etc., to the public.
	exam	1	television is a powerful medium.
medium	6.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person supposedly used as a spiritual intermediary between the dead and the living.
medium	7.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance in which specimens of animals and plants are preserved or displayed.
medium	8.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	short for {culture medium}.
medium	9.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance or surroundings in which an organism naturally lives or grows.
medium	10.a.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the category of a work of art, as determined by its materials and methods of production.
	exam	1	the medium of wood engraving.
medium	10.b.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	the materials used in a work of art. {$D@T}. any@T solvent@T in@T which@T pigments@T are @T mixed@T and thinned.
medium	11.
	syl	me+di:um
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of various sizes of writing or printing paper, esp. 18@2#800533 by 23@2#800534 inches or 17@2 by 22 inches ({small medium) }.
medium-dated	0.
	syl	me+di:um-dat+ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gilt-edged security
	def	having between five and fifteen years to run before redemption. Compare {long-dated, short-dated}.
medium frequency	0.
	syl	me+di:um fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency band or radio frequency lying between 3000 and 300 kilohertz. Abbrev: {MF}.
medium of exchange	0.
	syl	me+di:um of ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	anything acceptable as a measure of value and a standard of exchange for goods and services in a particular country, region, etc.
mediums	0.
	syl	me+di:ums
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	medium-dated gilt-edged securities.
medium wave	0.a.
	syl	me+di:um wave
	pos	n.
	def	a radio wave with a wavelength between 100 and 1000 metres.
medium wave	0.b.
	syl	me+di:um wave
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a medium-wave broadcast.
medlar	ety	C14: from Old French medlier, from Latin mespilum medlar fruit, from Greek mespilon 
medlar	1.
	syl	med+lar
	pron	<1medl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian rosaceous tree,
medlar	2.
	syl	med+lar
	pron	<1medl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which resembles the crab apple and is not edible until it has begun to decay.
medlar	3.
	syl	med+lar
	pron	<1medl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other rosaceous trees or their fruits.
medley	ety	C14: from Old French medlee, from medler to mix, quarrel
medley	1.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of various types or elements.
medley	2.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical composition consisting of various tunes arranged as a continuous whole.
medley	3.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {medley relay}.
medley	3.a.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Swimming.
	def	a race in which a different stroke is used for each length.
medley	3.b.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	a relay race in which each leg has a different distance.
medley	4.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {melee}.
medley	5.
	syl	med+ley
	pron	<1medli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, being, or relating to a mixture or variety.
M'edoc	1.
	syl	M*'e+doc
	pron	<mA1dok>, <1medok>, French <mA1dck>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of SW France, on the left bank of the Gironde estuary: famous vineyards.
M'edoc	2.
	syl	M*'e+doc
	pron	<mA1dok>, <1medok>, French <mA1dck>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine red wine from this district.
medulla	ety	C17: from Latin: marrow, pith, probably from medius middle
medullas	infl
	head	medulla
	or	medullae
	syl	me+dul+las
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medullae	infl
	head	medulla
	or	medullas
	syl	me+dul+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medulla	1.a.
	syl	me+dul+la
	pron	<mi1d^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the innermost part of an organ or structure.
medulla	1.b.
	syl	me+dul+la
	pron	<mi1d^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {medulla oblongata}.
medulla	2.
	syl	me+dul+la
	pron	<mi1d^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for { {pith} (sense 4).}
medullary	sub
	head	medulla
	or	medullar
	syl	me+1dul+lar:y
	pos	adj.
medullar	sub
	head	medulla
	or	medullary
	syl	me+1dul+lar
	pos	adj.
medulla oblongata	ety	C17: New Latin: oblong-shaped medulla
medulla oblongatas	infl
	head	medulla oblongata
	or	medullae oblongatae
	syl	me+dul+la ob+lon+ga+tas
	pron	<mi1d^lE> <2obloG1ga:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medullae oblongatae	infl
	head	medulla oblongata
	or	medulla oblongatas
	syl	me+dul+lae ob+lon+ga+tae
	pron	<mi1d^lE> <2obloG1ga:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medulla oblongata	0.
	syl	me+dul+la ob+lon+ga+ta
	pron	<2obloG1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower stalklike section of the brain, continuous with the spinal cord, containing control centres for the heart and lungs.
medullary ray	0.
	syl	me+dul+lar:y ray
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sheets of conducting tissue that run radially through the vascular tissue of some higher plants.
medullary sheath	1.
	syl	me+dul+lar:y sheath
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a myelin layer surround?!ing and insulating certain nerve fibres.
medullary sheath	2.
	syl	me+dul+lar:y sheath
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of thick-walled cells surrounding the pith of the stems of some higher plants.
medullated	1.
	syl	med+ul+lat+ed
	pron	<1med*2lAtid>, <mi1d^l->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	encased in a myelin sheath.
medullated	2.
	syl	med+ul+lat+ed
	pron	<1med*2lAtid>, <mi1d^l->
	pos	adj.
	def	having a medulla.
medusa	ety	C18: from the likeness of its tentacles to the snaky locks of Medusa
medusas	infl
	head	medusa
	or	medusae
	syl	me+du+sas
	pron	<-zE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medusae	infl
	head	medusa
	or	medusas
	syl	me+du+sae
	pron	<-zE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
medusa	1.
	syl	me+du+sa
	pron	<mi1dju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {jellyfish}.
medusa	2.
	syl	me+du+sa
	pron	<mi1dju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two forms in which a coelenterate exists. It has a jelly-like umbrella-shaped body, is free swimming, and produces gametes. Also called: {medusoid, medusan}. Compare {polyp}.
medusan	sub
	head	medusa
	syl	me+1du+san
	pos	adj.
Medusa	0.
	syl	Me:du:sa
	pron	<mi1dju:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a mortal woman who was transformed by Athena into one of the three Gorgons. Her appearance was so hideous that those who looked directly at her were turned to stone. Perseus eventually slew her. See also {Pegasus%1}.
Medusan	sub
	head	Medusa
	syl	Me+1du+san
	pos	adj.
medusoid	1.
	syl	me+du+soid
	pron	<mi1dju:zcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a medusa.
medusoid	2.
	syl	me+du+soid
	pron	<mi1dju:zcid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {medusa} (sense 2).
Medway	0.
	syl	Med+way
	pron	<1med2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE England, flowing through Kent and the {Medway towns} (Rochester, Chatham, and Gillingham) to the Thames estuary. Length: 110 km (70 miles).
mee	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese) mien noodles
mee	0.
	syl	mee
	pron	<mE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	noodles or a dish containing noodles.
meed	ety	Old English: wages; compare Old High German m*_eta pay
meed	0.
	syl	meed
	pron	<mEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a recompense; reward.
meek	ety	C12: related to Old Norse mj*_ukr amenable; compare Welsh mwytho to soften
meek	1.
	syl	meek
	pron	<mEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	patient, long-suffering, or submissive in disposition or nature; humble.
meek	2.
	syl	meek
	pron	<mEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	spineless or spiritless; compliant.
meek	3.
	syl	meek
	pron	<mEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {gentle}.
meekly	sub
	head	meek
	syl	meek+ly
	pos	adv.
meekness	sub
	head	meek
	syl	meek+ness
	pos	n.
meerkat	ety	C19: from Dutch: sea-cat
meerkat	0.
	syl	meer+kat
	pron	<1mi*2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several South African mongooses, esp. ({slender-tailed meerkat} or {suricate}) , which has a lemur-like face and four-toed feet.
meerschaum	ety	C18: German, literally: sea foam
meerschaum	1.
	syl	meer+schaum
	pron	<1mi*S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sepiolite}. a white, yellowish, or pink compact earthy mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate: used to make tobacco pipes and as a building stone. Formula: Mg\2Si\3O\6(OH)\4.
meerschaum	2.
	syl	meer+schaum
	pron	<1mi*S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tobacco pipe having a bowl made of this mineral.
Meerut	0.
	syl	Mee+rut
	pron	<1mi*r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N India, in W Uttar Pradesh: founded as a military base by the British in 1806 and scene of the first uprising (1857) of the Indian Mutiny. Pop.: 270993 (1971).
meet	ety	Old English m*_etan; related to Old Norse m*_@eta, Old Saxon m*_otian 
meets	infl
	head	meet
	syl	meets
	pos	vb.
meeting	infl
	head	meet
	syl	meet+ing
	pos	vb.
met	infl
	head	meet
	syl	met.
	pos	vb.
meet	H1.1.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up or with
	def	to come together (with), either by design or by accident; encounter.
	exam	1	I met him unexpectedly;
	exam	2	we met at the station.
meet	H1.2.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come into or be in conjunction or contact with (something or each other).
	exam	1	the roads meet in the town;
	exam	2	the sea meets the sky.
meet	H1.3.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come to or be at the place of arrival of.
	exam	1	to meet a train.
meet	H1.4.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make the acquaintance of or be introduced to (someone or each other).
	exam	1	have you two met??
meet	H1.5.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather in the company of (someone or each other).
	exam	1	the board of directors meets on Tuesday.
meet	H1.6.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come into the presence of (someone or each other) as opponents.
	exam	1	Joe meets Fred in the boxing match.
meet	H1.7.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cope with effectively; satisfy.
	exam	1	to meet someone's demands.
meet	H1.8.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be apparent to (esp. in the phrase {meet the eye) }.
meet	H1.9.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return or counter.
	exam	1	to meet a blow with another.
meet	H1.10.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to agree with (someone or each other).
	exam	1	we met him on the price he suggested.
meet	H1.11.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to experience; suffer.
	exam	1	he met his death in a road accident.
meet	H1.12.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to occur together.
	exam	1	courage and kindliness met in him.
meet	H1.13.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to find (a person, situation, etc.) in a specified condition.
	exam	1	I met the door open.
meet	H1.14.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the assembly of hounds, huntsmen, etc., prior to a hunt.
meet	H1.15.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting, esp. a sports meeting.
meet	H1.16.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the place where the paths of two railway trains meet or cross.
meeter	sub
	head	meet
	syl	meet+er
	pos	n.
meet	ety	C13: from variant of Old English gem*_@ate; related to Old High German m*_aza suitability, Old Norse m*_@atr valuable
meet	H2.0.
	syl	meet
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	proper, fitting, or correct.
meetly	sub
	head	meet
	syl	meet+ly
	pos	adv.
meeting	1.
	syl	meet+ing
	pron	<1mEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of coming together; encounter.
meeting	2.
	syl	meet+ing
	pron	<1mEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly or gathering.
meeting	3.
	syl	meet+ing
	pron	<1mEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a conjunction or union.
meeting house	0.
	syl	meet+ing house
	pos	n.
	def	the place in which Quakers hold their meetings for worship.
mega-	ety	from Greek megas huge, powerful
mega-	0.
	syl	meg:a-
	exam	1	combining form.
mega-	1.
	syl	meg:a-
	def	denoting 10%6.
	exam	1	megawatt.
mega-	2.
	syl	meg:a-
	usage	in computer technology
	def	denoting 2%2%0 (1028576).
	exam	1	megabyte.
mega-	3.
	syl	meg:a-
	def	large or great.
	exam	1	megalith.
megalocephaly	alt
	head	megacephaly
	or	megacephaly
	syl	meg:a+lo+ceph:a+ly
	pos	n.
megacephaly	0.
	or	megalocephaly
	syl	meg:a+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2meg*1sef*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having an unusually large head or cranial capacity. It can be of congenital origin or result from an abnormal overgrowth of the facial bones. Compare {microcephaly}.
megacephalic	sub
	head	megacephaly
	syl	meg:a+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2meg*si1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
megacephalous	sub
	head	megacephaly
	syl	meg:a+1ceph:a+lous
	pos	adj.
megalocephalic	sub
	head	megacephaly
	or	megalocephalous
	syl	meg:a+lo+ce:1phal+ic
	pos	adj.
megalocephalous	sub
	head	megacephaly
	or	megalocephalic
	syl	meg:a+lo+1ceph:a+lous
	pos	adj.
megacycle	0.
	syl	meg:a+cy+cle
	pron	<1meg*2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a former unit of frequency equal to one million cycles per second; megahertz.
megadeath	0.
	syl	meg:a+death
	pron	<1meg*2deT>
	pos	n.
	def	the death of a million people, esp. in a nuclear war or attack.
Megaera	0.
	syl	Me:gae:ra
	pron	<mi1Ji*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Furies; the others are Alecto and Tisiphone.
megagamete	0.
	syl	meg:a+ga+mete
	pron	<2meg*g@1mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {macrogamete}.
megalith	0.
	syl	meg:a+lith
	pron	<1meg*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone of great size, esp. one forming part of a prehistoric monument. See also { {alignment} (sense 6), {circle} (sense 11).}
megalithic	sub
	head	megalith
	syl	meg:a+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
megalithic tomb	0.
	syl	meg:a+lith+ic tomb
	pos	n.
	def	a burial chamber constructed of large stones, either underground or covered by a mound and usually consisting of long transepted corridors ({gallery graves}) or of a distinct chamber and passage ({passage graves) }. The tombs may date from the 4th millennium #7b.c.
megalo-	ety	from Greek megas great
megaloblast	0.
	syl	meg:a+lo+blast
	pron	<1meg*l*u2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally large red blood cell present in certain types of anaemia. &- {meg@.a+lo+blast+ic} (@!m$eg$$l$$$u#!bl@ast$Ik)
megaloblastic anaemia	0.
	syl	meg:a+lo+blast+ic a:nae+mi:a
	pos	n.
	def	any anaemia, esp. pernicious anaemia, characterized by the presence of megaloblasts in the blood or bone marrow.
megalocardia	0.
	syl	meg:a+lo+car+di:a
	pron	<2meg*l*u1ka:di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormal increase in the size of the heart. Also called: {cardiomegaly}.
megalocephaly	0.
	syl	meg:a+lo+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2meg*l*u1sef*li>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {megacephaly}.
megalomania	0.
	syl	meg:a+lo+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2meg*l*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental illness characterized by delusions of grandeur, power, wealth, etc.
megalomaniac	sub
	head	megalomania
	syl	meg:a+lo+1ma+ni+ac
	pos	adj. n.
megalomaniacal	sub
	head	megalomania
	syl	meg:a+lo+ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2meg*?!l*um*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
megalopolis	ety	C20: #7megalo -#7+ Greek polis city
megalopolis	0.
	syl	meg:a+lop:o+lis
	pron	<2meg*1lop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	an urban complex, usually comprising several large towns.
megalopolitan	sub
	head	megalopolis
	syl	meg:a+lo+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2meg*l*1politN>
	pos	adj. n.
megalosaur	ety	C19: from New Latin megalosaurus, from #7megalo -#7+ Greek sauros lizard
megalosaur	0.
	syl	meg:a+lo+saur
	pron	<1meg*l*u2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any very large Jurassic or Cretaceous bipedal carnivorous dinosaurs of the genus common in Europe: suborder (theropods).
megalosaurian	sub
	head	megalosaur
	syl	meg:a+lo+1sau+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
megaphone	0.
	syl	meg:a+phone
	pron	<1meg*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a funnel-shaped instrument used to amplify the voice. See also {loud-hailer}.
megaphonic	sub
	head	megaphone
	syl	meg:a+phon+ic
	pron	<2meg*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
megaphonically	sub
	head	megaphone
	syl	meg:a+1phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
megapode	0.
	syl	meg:a+pode
	pron	<1meg*2p*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any ground-living gallinaceous bird of the family of Australia, New Guinea, and adjacent islands. Their eggs incubate in mounds of sand, rotting vegetation, etc., by natural heat. Also called: {mound-builder}. See also {brush turkey, mallee fowl}.
Megara	0.
	syl	Meg:a+ra
	pron	<1meg*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central Greece: an ancient trading city, founding many colonies in the 7th and 8th centuries #7b.c. Pop.: 17260 (1971).
megaron	ety	from Greek, from megas large
megara	infl
	head	megaron
	syl	meg:a+ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
megaron	0.
	syl	meg:a+ron
	pron	<1meg*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a tripartite rectangular room containing a central hearth surrounded by four pillars, found in Bronze Age Greece and Asia Minor.
megascopic	0.
	syl	meg:a+scop+ic
	pron	<2meg*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {macro?!scopic}.
megasporangia	infl
	head	megasporangium
	syl	meg:a+spo+ran+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
megasporangium	0.
	syl	meg:a+spo+ran+gi:um
	pron	<2meg*spc:1r@nJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure in certain ferns in which the megaspores are formed: corresponds to the ovule in seed plants. Compare {microsporangium}.
megaspore	1.
	syl	meg:a+spore
	pron	<1meg*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {macrospore}. the larger of the two types of spore produced by some ferns, which develops into the female gametophyte. Compare { {microspore} (sense 1).}
megaspore	2.
	syl	meg:a+spore
	pron	<1meg*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the embryo sac of flowering plants.
megasporic	sub
	head	megaspore
	syl	meg:a+1spor+ic
	pos	adj.
megasporophyll	0.
	syl	meg:a+spo+ro+phyll
	pron	<2meg*1spc:r*fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf on which the megaspores are formed: corresponds to the carpel of a flowering plant. Compare {microsporophyll}.
megass	ety	C19: of obscure origin
megasse	alt
	head	megass
	or	megass
	syl	me+gasse
	pron	<m*1g@s>
	pos	n.
megass	0.
	or	megasse
	syl	me+gass
	pron	<m*1g@s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {bagasse} (sense 2).}
megathere	ety	C19: from New Latin megath*_erium, from #7mega -#7+ -there, from Greek th*_erion wild beast
megathere	0.
	syl	meg:a+there
	pron	<1meg*2Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various gigantic extinct American sloths of the genus and related genera, common in late Cenozoic times.
megatherian	sub
	head	megathere
	syl	meg:a+1ther+i:an
	pos	adj.
megaton	1.
	syl	meg:a+ton
	pron	<1meg*2t^n>
	pos	n.
	def	one million tons.
megaton	2.
	syl	meg:a+ton
	pron	<1meg*2t^n>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive power, esp. of a nuclear weapon, equal to the power of one million tons of TNT.
megatonic	sub
	head	megaton
	syl	meg:a+ton+ic
	pron	<2meg*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
megavolt	0.
	syl	meg:a+volt
	pron	<1meg*2volt>
	pos	n.
	def	one million volts. Symbol: MV
megawatt	0.
	syl	meg:a+watt
	pron	<1meg*2wot>
	pos	n.
	def	one million watts. Symbol: MW
Megger	0.
	syl	Meg+ger
	pron	<1meg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an instrument that generates a high voltage in order to test the resistance of insulation, etc.
Meghalaya	0.
	syl	Me+gha+la+ya
	pron	<2mAg*1lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India, created in 1969 from part of Assam. Capital: Shillong. Pop.: 1011699 (1971). Area: 22445 sq. km (7800 sq. miles).
Megiddo	0.
	syl	Me+gid+do
	pron	<m*1gid*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in N Palestine, strategically located on a route linking Egypt to Mesopotamia: site of many battles, including an important Egyptian victory over rebel chieftains in 1469 or 1468 #7b.c.
megillah	ety	Hebrew: scroll
megillahs	infl
	head	megillah
	or	megilloth
	syl	me+gil+lahs
	pron	Hebrew <-1lct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
megilloth	infl
	head	megillah
	or	megillahs
	syl	me+gil+loth
	pron	Hebrew <-1lct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
megillah	0.
	syl	me+gil+lah
	pron	<m*1gil*>, Hebrew <migi1la>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew scroll containing the Book of Esther.
megilp	ety	C18: of unknown origin
magilp	alt
	head	megilp
	or	megilp
	syl	ma+gilp
	pron	<m*1gilp>
	pos	n.
megilp	0.
	or	magilp
	syl	me+gilp
	pron	<m*1gilp>
	pos	n.
	def	an oil-painting medium of linseed oil mixed with mastic varnish or turpentine.
megohm	0.
	syl	meg+ohm
	pron	<1meg2*um>
	pos	n.
	def	one million ohms. Symbol: M#GW
megrim	ety	C14: see #7migraine 
megrim	1.
	syl	me+grim
	pron	<1mEgrim>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a caprice.
megrim	2.
	syl	me+grim
	pron	<1mEgrim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a migraine.
megrims	1.
	syl	me+grims
	pron	<1mEgrimz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a fit of depression.
megrims	2.
	syl	me+grims
	pron	<1mEgrimz>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of horses and cattle; staggers.
Mohammed Ali	alt
	head	Mehemet Ali
	or	Mehemet Ali
	syl	Mo:ham:med A:li
	pos	n.
Mehemet Ali	0.
	or	Mohammed Ali
	syl	Me:hem:et A:li
	pron	<mi1hemit> <1a:li>
	pos	n.
	def	1769-1849, Albanian commander in the service of Turkey. He was made viceroy of Egypt (1805) and its hereditary ruler (1841), founding a dynasty that ruled until 1952.
Meiji	ety	Japa?!nese, from Chinese ming enlightened+ dji government
Meiji	1.
	syl	Mei+ji
	pron	<1mA1JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Japanese history.
	def	the reign of Emperor Mutsuhito (1867-1912), during which Japan began a rapid process of Westernization, industrialization, and expansion in foreign affairs.
Meiji	2.
	syl	Mei+ji
	pron	<1mA1JE>
	pos	n.
	def	the throne name of {Mutsuhito} (@!mu$:tsu#!hi$:tou). 1852-1912, emperor of Japan (1867-1912).
Henri	infl
	head	Meilhac
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Meilhac	0.
	syl	Meil:hac
	pron	French <me1jak>
	pos	n.
	def	1831-97, French dramatist, who collaborated with Hal*'evy on opera libretti, esp. Offenbach's (1865) and (1867).
meiny	ety	C13: from Old French mesnie, from Vulgar Latin mansi*_on*_ata (unattested), from Latin mansi*_o a lodging; see #7mansion 
meinie	alt
	head	meiny
	or	meiny
	syl	mein:ie
	pron	<1mAni>
	pos	n.
meinies	infl
	head	meiny
	syl	mein:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meiny	1.
	or	meinie
	syl	mein:y
	pron	<1mAni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a retinue or household.
meiny	2.
	or	meinie
	syl	mein:y
	pron	<1mAni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.; Scot.
	def	a crowd.
meiosis	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek: a lessening, from meioun to diminish, from mei*_on less
meioses	infl
	head	meiosis
	syl	mei:o+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meiosis	1.
	syl	mei:o+sis
	pron	<mI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cell division in which a nucleus divides into four daughter nuclei, each containing half the chromosome number of the parent nucleus: occurs in all sexually reproducing organisms in which haploid gametes or spores are produced. Compare {mitosis}. See also { {prophase} (sense 2).}
meiosis	2.
	syl	mei:o+sis
	pron	<mI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	another word for {litotes}.
meiosis	3.
	syl	mei:o+sis
	pron	<mI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any division or splitting.
meiotic	sub
	head	meiosis
	syl	mei+ot+ic
	pron	<mI1otik>
	pos	adj.
meiotically	sub
	head	meiosis
	syl	mei+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Golda	infl
	head	Meir
	syl	Gol:da
	pron	<1g*uld*>
	pos	n.
Meir	0.
	syl	Me:ir
	pron	<mA1i*>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1978, Israeli statesman, born in Russia; prime minister (1969-74).
Meissen	0.
	syl	Meis+sen
	pron	German <1mIsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE East Germany, in Dresden district on the River Elbe: famous for its porcelain (Dresden china), begun here in 1710. Pop.: 44111 (1972 est.).
Meistersinger	ety	C19: German: master singer
Meistersinger	infl
	or	Meistersingers
	syl	Meis+ter+sing+er
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Meistersingers	infl
	head	Meistersinger
	or	Meistersinger
	syl	Meis+ter+sing+ers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Meistersinger	0.
	syl	Meis+ter+sing+er
	pron	<1mIst*2siG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of the various German guilds of workers or craftsmen organized to compose and perform poetry and music. These flourished in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Lise	infl
	head	Meitner
	syl	Li:se
	pron	<1lEz*>
	pos	n.
Meitner	0.
	syl	Meit:ner
	pron	German <1mItn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1968, Austrian nuclear physicist. With Hahn, she discovered protactinium (1918), and they demonstrated with F. Strassmann the fission of uranium.
M'ejico	0.
	syl	M*'e+ji+co
	pron	<1mA$xiko>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Mexico}.
Mekka	0.
	syl	Mek+ka
	pron	<1mek*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Mecca}.
Meknes	0.
	syl	Mek+n*`es
	pron	<mek1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Morocco, in the Middle Atlas Mountains: noted for the making of carpets. Pop.: 248369 (1971).
Mekong	0.
	syl	Me+kong
	pron	<2mE1koG>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Asia, rising in SW China in Tsinghai province: flows southeast forming the border between Laos and Burma, and part of the border between Laos and Thailand, then continues south across Cambodia and Vietnam to the South China Sea by an extensive delta, one of the greatest rice-growing areas in Asia. Length: about 4025 km (2500 miles).
mel	ety	from Latin
mel	0.
	syl	mel
	pron	<mel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a pure form of honey used in pharmaceutical products.
melaleuca	0.
	syl	me:la+leu+ca
	pron	<2mel*1lu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or tree of the mostly Australian myrtaceous genus found in sandy or swampy regions.
melamine	ety	C19: from German Melamin, from Melam distillate of ammonium thiocyanate, with -am repre?!senting ammonia 
melamine	1.
	syl	mel:a+mine
	pron	<1mel*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline compound used in making synthetic resins; 2,4,6-triamino-1,3,5-triazine. Formula: C\3H\6N\6.
melamine	2.
	syl	mel:a+mine
	pron	<1mel*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	melamine resin or a material made from this resin.
melamine resin	0.
	syl	mel:a+mine res+in
	pos	n.
	def	a thermosetting amino resin, stable to heat and light, produced from melamine and used for moulded products, adhesives, and surface coatings.
melancholia	0.
	syl	mel+an+cho+li:a
	pron	<2mel*n1k*uli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mental state characterized by depression and irrational fears. &- {@!mel+an+#!cho+li+@!ac}
melancholic	1.
	syl	mel+an+chol+ic
	pron	<2mel*n1kolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suffering from melancholy or melancholia.
melancholic	2.
	syl	mel+an+chol+ic
	pron	<2mel*n1kolik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who suffers from melancholia.
melancholically	sub
	head	melancholic
	syl	mel+an+1chol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
melancholy	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin melancholia, from Greek melankholia, from melas black+ khol*_e bile
melancholies	infl
	head	melancholy
	syl	mel+an+chol:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
melancholy	1.
	syl	mel+an+chol:y
	pron	<1mel*nk*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a constitutional tendency to gloominess or depression.
melancholy	2.
	syl	mel+an+chol:y
	pron	<1mel*nk*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a sad thoughtful state of mind; pensiveness.
melancholy	3.a.
	syl	mel+an+chol:y
	pron	<1mel*nk*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a gloomy character, thought to be caused by too much black bile.
melancholy	3.b.
	syl	mel+an+chol:y
	pron	<1mel*nk*li>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four bodily humours; black bile. See { {humour} (sense 8).}
melancholy	4.
	syl	mel+an+chol:y
	pron	<1mel*nk*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by, causing, or expressing sadness, dejection, etc.
melancholily	sub
	head	melancholy
	syl	mel+an+chol:i+ly
	pron	<1mel*n2kolili>
	pos	adv.
melancholiness	sub
	head	melancholy
	syl	mel+an+2chol:i+ness
	pos	n.
Philipp	infl
	head	Melanchthon
	syl	Phil:ipp
	pron	<1fElip>
	pos	n.
Melanchthon	0.
	syl	Me:lanch:thon
	pron	<m*1l@GkT*n>, German <mA1lan*,ctcn>
	pos	n.
	def	original surname 1497-1560, German Protestant reformer. His (1521) was the first systematic presentation of Protestant theology and in the Augsburg Confession (1530) he stated the faith of the Lutheran churches. He also reformed the German educational system.
Melanesia	0.
	syl	Mel:a+ne:si:a
	pron	<2mel*1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three divisions of islands in the Pacific (the others being Micronesia and Polynesia); the SW division of Oceania: includes Fiji, New Caledonia, New Hebrides, the Bismarck Archipelago, and the Louisiade, Solomon, Santa Cruz, and Loyalty Islands, which all lie northeast of Australia. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** northeast of Australia. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Melanesian	1.
	syl	Mel:a+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mel*1nEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Melanesia, its people, or their languages.
Melanesian	2.
	syl	Mel:a+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mel*1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Melanesia: generally Negroid with frizzy hair and small stature.
Melanesian	3.
	syl	Mel:a+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mel*1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or branch of languages spoken in Melanesia, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Melanesian	4.
	syl	Mel:a+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mel*1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Neo-Melanesian}.
m'elange	ety	C17: from m*^eler to mix. See #7medley 
m'elange	0.
	syl	m*'e+lange
	pron	French. <mA1l?~a:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture; confusion.
melanic	0.
	syl	me+lan+ic
	pron	<m*1l@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to melanism or melanosis.
melanin	0.
	syl	mel:a+nin
	pron	<1mel*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of black or dark brown pigments present in the hair, skin, and eyes of man and animals: produced in excess in certain skin diseases and in melanomas.
melanism	1.
	syl	mel:a+nism
	pron	<1mel*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in man and animals of having dark-coloured or black skin, feathers, etc. {Industrial melanism} is the occurrence of dark varieties of animals, esp. moths, in smoke-blackened industrial regions, in which they are well camouflaged.
melanism	2.
	syl	mel:a+nism
	pron	<1mel*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {melanosis}.
melanistic	sub
	head	melanism
	syl	mel:a+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
melanite	0.
	syl	mel:a+nite
	pron	<1mel*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black variety of andradite garnet.
melano-	ety	from Greek melas black
Melanochroi	ety	C19: New Latin (coined by T. H. Huxley), from Greek, from melas dark+ *_ochros pale
Melanochroi	0.
	syl	Mel:a+noch+ro:i
	pron	<2mel*1nokr*u2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a postulated subdivision of the Caucasoid race, characterized by dark hair and pale complexion.
Melanochroid	sub
	head	Melanochroi
	syl	Mel:a+noch+roid
	pron	<2mel*1nokrcid>
	pos	adj.
melanocyte	0.
	syl	mel:a+no+cyte
	pron	<1mel*n*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	a cell, usually in the epidermis, that contains melanin.
melanoid	1.
	syl	mel:a+noid
	pron	<1mel*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling melanin; dark coloured.
melanoid	2.
	syl	mel:a+noid
	pron	<1mel*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resembling melanosis.
melanomas	infl
	head	melanoma
	or	melanomata
	syl	mel:a+no+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
melanomata	infl
	head	melanoma
	or	melanomas
	syl	mel:a+no+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
melanoma	0.
	syl	mel:a+no+ma
	pron	<2mel*1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumour composed of darkly pigmented cells.
melanism	alt
	head	melanosis
	or	melanosis
	syl	mel:a+nism
	pron	<1mel*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
melanosis	0.
	or	melanism
	syl	mel:a+no+sis
	pron	<2mel*1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a skin condition characterized by excessive deposits of melanin.
melanotic	sub
	head	melanosis
	syl	mel:a+not+ic
	pron	<2mel*1notik>
	pos	adj.
melanous	0.
	syl	mel:a+nous
	pron	<1mel*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a dark complexion and black hair.
melanosity	sub
	head	melanous
	syl	mel:a+nos+i:ty
	pron	<2mel*1nositi>
	pos	n.
melaphyre	ety	C19: via French from Greek melas black+ (por) phura purple
melaphyre	0.
	syl	mel:a+phyre
	pron	<1mel*2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology, obsolete.
	def	a type of weathered amygdaloidal basalt or andesite.
melatonin	ety	C20: probably from #7mela (#7nocyte) #7+ (#7sero) #7tonin 
melatonin	0.
	syl	mel:a+to+nin
	pron	<2mel*1t*unin>
	pos	n.
	def	the hormone-like secretion of the pineal gland, causing skin colour changes in some animals and thought to be involved in reproductive function.
Melba	1.
	syl	Mel:ba
	pron	<1melb*>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Nel@.lie}, stage name of 1861-1931, Australian operatic soprano.
do a Melba	2.
	head	Melba
	syl	do a Melba.
	qual	Austral slang.
	def	to make repeated farewell appearances.
Melba sauce	ety	C20: named after Dame Nellie M#7elba 
Melba sauce	0.
	syl	Mel:ba sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet sauce made from fresh raspberries and served with peach melba, fruit sundaes, etc.
Melba toast	ety	C20: named after Dame Nellie M#7elba 
Melba toast	0.
	syl	Mel:ba toast
	pos	n.
	def	very thin crisp toast.
Melbourne	H1.0.
	syl	Mel+bourne
	pron	<1melb*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Australia, capital of Victoria, on Port Phillip Bay: the second largest city in the country; settled in 1835 and developed rapidly with the discovery of rich goldfields in 1851; three universities. Pop.: 2661400 (1975 est.).
Melburnian	sub
	head	Melbourne
	syl	Mel+bur+ni:an
	pron	<mel1bR:ni*n>
	pos	n. adj.
William Lamb	infl
	head	Melbourne
	syl	Wil:liam Lamb
	pos	n.
Melbourne	H2.0.
	syl	Mel:bourne
	pron	<1melb*n>
	pos	n.
	def	2nd Viscount. 1779-1848; Whig prime minister (1834; 1835-41). He was the chief political adviser to the young Queen Victoria.
Melchior	1.
	syl	Mel:chi:or
	pron	<1melki2c:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Christian tradition
	def	one of the Magi, the others being Balthazar and Caspar.
Lauritz	2.
	head	Melchior
	syl	Lau:ritz
	pron	<1laurits>
	def	1890-1973, U.S. operatic tenor, born in Denmark.
Melchite	ety	C17: from Church Latin Melch*_ita, from Medieval Greek Melkh*_it*_es, literally: royalist, from Syriac malk*_a king
Melchite	1.
	syl	Mel+chite
	pron	<1melkIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Eastern Churches.
	def	of or relating to the Uniat Greek Catholic Church in Syria, Egypt, and Israel. {~}
Melchite	2.
	syl	Mel+chite
	pron	<1melkIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Eastern Churches.
	def	a member of this Church.
Melchizedek	0.
	syl	Mel:chiz:e:dek
	pron	<mel1kiz*2dek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the priest-king of Salem who blessed Abraham (Genesis 14:18-19) and was taken as a prototype of the Christian priest (Hebrews 7). Douay spelling: {Mel@.chis@.e@.dech}.
meld	ety	C19: from German melden to announce; related to Old English meldian 
meld	H1.1.
	syl	meld
	pron	<meld>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in some card games
	def	to declare or lay down (cards), which then score points.
meld	H1.2.
	syl	meld
	pron	<meld>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of melding.
meld	H1.3.
	syl	meld
	pron	<meld>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of cards for melding.
meld	ety	C20: blend of #7melt+{weld %1}
meld	H2.0.
	syl	meld
	pron	<meld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blend or become blended; combine.
Meleager	0.
	syl	Mel:e:a:ger
	pron	<2meli1Ag*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the Argonauts, slayer of the Calydonian boar.
melee	ety	C17: from French m*^el*'ee. See #7medley 
mel'ee	alt
	head	melee
	or	melee
	syl	m*^e+l*'ee
	pron	<1melA>
	pos	n.
melee	0.
	or	mel'ee
	syl	me+lee
	pron	<1melA>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy riotous fight or brawl; a lively debate.
meliaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Melia type genus, from Greek: ash
meliaceous	0.
	syl	me+li:a+ce:ous
	pron	<2mEli1ASi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical and subtropical trees, including mahogany, some of which yield valuable timber.
melic	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek melikos, from melos song
melic	0.
	syl	mel+ic
	pron	<1melik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of poetry, esp. ancient Greek lyric poems
	def	intended to be sung.
Georges	infl
	head	M'elies
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
M'elies	0.
	syl	M*'e:li*`es
	pron	French <mA1ljes>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1938, French pioneer film director.
Melilla	0.
	syl	Me:lil+la
	pron	French <mAli1ja>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief town of a Spanish enclave in Morocco, on the Mediterranean coast: founded by the Phoenicians; exports iron ore. Pop.: 79056 (1970).
melilot	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin melil*_otos, from Greek: sweet clover, from meli honey+ l*_otos #7lotus 
melilot	0.
	syl	mel:i+lot
	pron	<1meli2lot>
	pos	n.
	def	any papilionaceous plant of the Old World genus having narrow clusters of small white or yellow fragrant flowers. Also called: {sweet clover}.
melinite	ety	C19: via French from Greek m*_elinos (colour) of a quince, from m*_elon fruit, quince
melinite	0.
	syl	mel:i+nite
	pron	<1meli2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a high explosive made from picric acid.
meliorate	0.
	syl	me+li:o+rate
	pron	<1mEli*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {ameliorate}.
meliorable	sub
	head	meliorate
	syl	me+li:o+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
meliorative	sub
	head	meliorate
	syl	me+li:o+ra+tive
	pron	<1mEli*r*tiv>
	pos	adj. n.
meliorator	sub
	head	meliorate
	syl	me+li:o+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
melioration	0.
	syl	me+li:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2mEli*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of improving or the state of being improved.
meliorism	ety	C19: from Latin melior better
meliorism	0.
	syl	me+li:o+rism
	pron	<1mEli*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the notion that the world can be improved by human effort.
meliorist	sub
	head	meliorism
	syl	me+li:o+rist
	pos	adj. n.
melioristic	sub
	head	meliorism
	syl	me+li:o+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
melisma	ety	C19: from Greek: melody
melismata	infl
	head	melisma
	or	melismas
	syl	me+lis+ma+ta
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
melismas	infl
	head	melisma
	or	melismata
	syl	me+lis+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
melisma	0.
	syl	me+lis+ma
	pron	<mi1lizm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an expressive vocal phrase or passage consisting of several notes sung to one syllable.
melismatic	sub
	head	melisma
	syl	mel+is+mat+ic
	pron	<2meliz1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
Melitopol	0.
	syl	Me+li+to+pol
	pron	Russian <mili1tcp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the SE Ukrainian SSR. Pop.: 152000 (1975 est.).
melliferous	ety	C17: from Latin mellifer, from mel honey+ ferre to bear
mellific	alt
	head	melliferous
	or	melliferous
	syl	mel+lif+ic
	pron	<mi1lifik>
	pos	adj.
melliferous	0.
	or	mellific
	syl	mel+lif+er+ous
	pron	<mi1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or producing honey.
mellifluous	ety	C15: from Late Latin mellifluus flowing with honey, from Latin mel honey+ fluere to flow
mellifluent	alt
	head	mellifluous
	or	mellifluous
	syl	mel+lif+lu+ent
	pos	adj.
mellifluous	0.
	or	mellifluent
	syl	mel+lif+lu+ous
	pron	<mi1liflu*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sounds or utterances
	def	smooth or honeyed; sweet.
mellifluously	sub
	head	mellifluous
	or	mellifluently
	syl	mel+1lif+lu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
mellifluently	sub
	head	mellifluous
	or	mellifluously
	syl	mel+1lif+lu+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
mellifluousness	sub
	head	mellifluous
	or	mellifluence
	syl	mel+1lif+lu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
mellifluence	sub
	head	mellifluous
	or	mellifluousness
	syl	mel+1lif+lu+ence
	pos	n.
mellophone	ety	C20: from #7mellow+ -#7phone 
mellophone	0.
	syl	mel+lo+phone
	pron	<1mel*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a brass band instrument similar in tone to a French horn.
mellow	ety	C15: perhaps from Old English meru soft (as through ripeness)
mellow	1.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fruits
	def	full-flavoured; sweet; ripe.
mellow	2.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of wines
	def	well-matured.
mellow	3.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of colours or sounds
	def	soft or rich.
mellow	4.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind-hearted, esp. through maturity or old age.
mellow	5.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	genial, as through the effects of alcohol.
mellow	6.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of soil
	def	soft and loamy.
mellow	7.
	syl	mel+low
	pron	<1mel*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become mellow; soften; mature.
mellowly	sub
	head	mellow
	syl	mel+low+ly
	pos	adv.
mellowness	sub
	head	mellow
	syl	mel+low+ness
	pos	n.
melodeon	ety	C19: from German, from Melodie melody
melodion	alt
	head	melodeon
	or	melodeon
	syl	me+lo+di+on
	pron	<mi1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
melodeon	1.
	or	melodion
	syl	me+lo+de:on
	pron	<mi1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of small accordion.
melodeon	2.
	or	melodion
	syl	me+lo+de:on
	pron	<mi1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of keyboard instrument similar to the harmonium.
melodic	1.
	syl	me+lod+ic
	pron	<mi1lodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to melody.
melodic	2.
	syl	me+lod+ic
	pron	<mi1lodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a part in a piece of music.
melodic	3.
	syl	me+lod+ic
	pron	<mi1lodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	tuneful or melodious.
melodically	sub
	head	melodic
	syl	me+1lod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
melodic minor scale	0.
	syl	me+lod+ic mi+nor scale
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a minor scale modified from the natural by the sharpening of the sixth and seventh when taken in ascending order and the restoration of their original pitches when taken in descending order. See {{minor} (sense 4a.)}. Compare {harmonic minor scale}.
melodious	1.
	syl	me+lo+di:ous
	pron	<mi1l*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tune that is pleasant to the ear.
melodious	2.
	syl	me+lo+di:ous
	pron	<mi1l*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to melody; melodic.
melodiously	sub
	head	melodious
	syl	me+1lo+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
melodiousness	sub
	head	melodious
	syl	me+1lo+di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
melodist	1.
	syl	mel:o+dist
	pron	<1mel*dist>
	pos	n.
	def	a composer of melodies.
melodist	2.
	syl	mel:o+dist
	pron	<1mel*dist>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer.
melodise	alt
	head	melodize
	or	melodize
	syl	mel:o+dise
	pron	<1mel*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
melodize	1.
	or	melodise
	syl	mel:o+dize
	pron	<1mel*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a melody.
melodize	2.
	or	melodise
	syl	mel:o+dize
	pron	<1mel*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make melodious.
melodize	3.
	or	melodise
	syl	mel:o+dize
	pron	<1mel*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sing or play melodies.
melodizer	sub
	head	melodize
	or	melodiser
	syl	mel:o+2diz+er
	pos	n.
melodiser	sub
	head	melodize
	or	melodizer
	syl	mel:o+2dis+er
	pos	n.
melodrama	ety	C19: from French m*'elodrame, from Greek melos song+ drame #7drama 
melodrama	1.
	syl	mel:o+dra+ma
	pron	<1mel*2dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a play, film, etc., characterized by extravagant action and emotion.
melodrama	2.
	syl	mel:o+dra+ma
	pron	<1mel*2dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a romantic drama characterized by sensational incident, music, and song.
melodrama	3.
	syl	mel:o+dra+ma
	pron	<1mel*2dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	overdramatic emotion or behaviour.
melodrama	4.
	syl	mel:o+dra+ma
	pron	<1mel*2dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem or part of a play or opera spoken to a musical accompaniment.
melodramatist	sub
	head	melodrama
	syl	mel:o+dram:a+tist
	pron	<2mel*1dr@m*tist>
	pos	n.
melodramatise	alt
	head	melodramatize
	or	melodramatize
	syl	mel:o+dram:a+tise
	pron	<2mel*u1dr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
melodramatize	0.
	or	melodramatise
	syl	mel:o+dram:a+tize
	pron	<2mel*u1dr@m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make melodramatic.
melody	ety	C13: from Old French, from Late Latin mel*_odia, from Greek mel*_oidia singing, from melos song+ -*_oidia, from aoidein to sing
melodies	infl
	head	melody
	syl	mel:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
melody	1.a.
	syl	mel:o+dy
	pron	<1mel*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; tune.
melody	1.b.
	syl	mel:o+dy
	pron	<1mel*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontally represented aspect of the structure of a piece of music. Compare {{harmony} (sense 4b.)}.
melody	2.
	syl	mel:o+dy
	pron	<1mel*di>
	pos	n.
	def	sounds that are pleasant because of tone or arrangement, esp. words of poetry.
meloid	ety	C19: from New Latin Melo*_e name of genus
meloid	1.
	syl	mel+oid
	pron	<1melcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any long-legged beetle of the family which includes the blister beetles and oil beetles.
meloid	2.
	syl	mel+oid
	pron	<1melcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
melon	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin m*_elo, shortened form of m*_elopep*_o, from Greek m*_elopep*_on, from m*_elon apple+ pep*_on gourd
melon	1.
	syl	mel+on
	pron	<1mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of two cucurbita?!ceous vines (see {muskmelon, watermelon}) , cultivated for their edible fruit.
melon	2.
	syl	mel+on
	pron	<1mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants, which has a hard rind and juicy flesh.
cut a melon	3.
	head	melon
	syl	cut a melon.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to declare an abnormally high dividend to shareholders.
Melos	0.
	syl	Me+los
	pron	<1mElos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: of volcanic origin, with hot springs; centre of early Aegean civilization, where the Venus de Milo was found. Pop.: 8613 (1971). Area: 132 sq. km (51 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {M*'ilos}.
Melpomene	0.
	syl	Mel:pom:e:ne
	pron	<mel1pomini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of tragedy.
melt	ety	Old English meltan to digest; related to Old Norse melta to malt (beer), digest, Greek meldein to melt
melts	infl
	head	melt
	syl	melts
	pos	vb.
melting	infl
	head	melt
	syl	melt+ing
	pos	vb.
melted melted	infl
	head	melt
	or	molten
	syl	melt+ed; melt+ed
	pos	vb.
molten	infl
	head	melt
	or	melted melted
	syl	mol+ten.
	pos	vb.
melt	1.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to liquefy (a solid) or (of a solid) to become liquefied, as a result of the action of heat.
melt	2.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or make liquid; dissolve.
	exam	1	cakes that melt in the mouth.
melt	3.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to disappear; fade.
melt	4.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by down
	def	to melt (metal scrap) for reuse.
melt	5.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to blend or cause to blend gradually.
melt	6.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become emotional or sentimental; soften.
melt	7.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of melting.
melt	8.
	syl	melt
	pron	<melt>
	pos	n.
	def	something melted or an amount melted.
meltable	sub
	head	melt
	syl	melt+a:ble
	pos	adj.
meltability	sub
	head	melt
	syl	melt+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
melter	sub
	head	melt
	syl	melt+er
	pos	n.
meltingly	sub
	head	melt
	syl	melt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
meltingness	sub
	head	melt
	syl	melt+ing+ness
	pos	n.
meltage	0.
	syl	melt+age
	pron	<1meltiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or result of melting or the amount melted.
	exam	1	rapid meltage of ice.
melting point	0.
	syl	melt+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid. It is equal to the freezing point.
melting pot	1.
	syl	melt+ing pot
	pos	n.
	def	a pot in which metals or other substances are melted, esp. in order to mix them.
melting pot	2.
	syl	melt+ing pot
	pos	n.
	def	an area in which many races, ideas, etc., are mixed.
melton	ety	C19: from Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, a former centre for making this cloth
melton	0.
	syl	mel+ton
	pron	<1melt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy smooth woollen fabric with a short nap, used for coats, etc. Also called: {melton cloth}.
meltwater	0.
	syl	melt+wa:ter
	pron	<1melt2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	melted snow or ice.
melungeon	ety	C20: of unknown origin
melungeon	0.
	syl	me+lun+geon
	pron	<m*1l^nJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a dark-skinned group of people of the Appalachians in E Tennessee, of mixed Indian, White, and Negro ancestry.
Herman	infl
	head	Melville
	syl	Her:man.
	pos	n.
Melville	0.
	syl	Mel:ville
	pron	<1melvil>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-91, U.S. novelist and short-story writer. Among his works, (1851) and (1924) are outstanding.
Melville Island	1.
	syl	Mel+ville Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Arctic Ocean, north of Victoria Island: administratively part of the Northwest Territories of Canada. Area: 41865 sq. km (16164 sq. miles).
Melville Island	2.
	syl	Mel+ville Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Arafura Sea, off the N central coast of Australia, separated from the mainland by Clarence Strait. Area: 6216 sq. km (2400 sq. miles).
Melville Peninsula	0.
	syl	Mel+ville Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of N Canada, in the Northwest Territories, between the Gulf of Boothia and Foxe Basin.
mem	ety	Hebrew, literally: water
mem	0.
	syl	mem
	pron	<mem>
	pos	n.
	def	the l3th letter in the Hebrew alphabet ( ###800536 or, at the end of a word, ###800537) , transliterated as
mem	1.
	syl	mem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	member.
mem	2.
	syl	mem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	memoir.
mem	3.
	syl	mem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	memorandum.
mem	4.
	syl	mem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	memorial.
member	ety	C13: from Latin membrum limb, part &- #!mem+ber+less adj.
member	1.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who belongs to a club, political party, etc.
member	2.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any individual plant or animal in a taxonomic group.
	exam	1	a member of the species.
member	3.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part of an animal body, such as a limb.
member	4.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {penis}.
member	5.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part of a plant, such as a petal, root, etc.
member	6.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any individual object belonging to a set or logical class.
member	7.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct part of a whole, such as a proposition in a syllogism.
member	8.
	syl	mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a component part of a building or construction.
Member	1.
	syl	Mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	short for {Member of Parliament}.
Member	2.
	syl	Mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	short for {Member of Congress}.
Member	3.
	syl	Mem+ber
	pron	<1memb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a member of some other legislative body.
Member of Parliament	0.
	syl	Mem+ber of Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the House of Commons or similar legislative body, as in many Commonwealth countries. Abbrev.: {MP}
membership	1.
	syl	mem+ber+ship
	pron	<1memb*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the members of an organi?!zation collectively.
membership	2.
	syl	mem+ber+ship
	pron	<1memb*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a member.
membrane	ety	C16: from Latin membr*_ana skin covering a part of the body, from membrum #7member 
membrane	1.
	syl	mem+brane
	pron	<1membrAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin pliable sheet of material.
membrane	2.
	syl	mem+brane
	pron	<1membrAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pliable sheetlike usually fibrous tissue that covers, lines, or connects plant and animal organs or cells.
membrane	3.
	syl	mem+brane
	pron	<1membrAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin of parchment forming part of a roll.
membrane bone	0.
	syl	mem+brane bone
	pos	n.
	def	any bone that develops within membranous tissue, such as the clavicle and bones of the skull, without cartilage formation. Compare {cartilage bone}.
membraneous	infl
	head	membranous
	or	membranaceous
	syl	mem+brane+ous
	pron	<1membr*n*s>, <mem1brAn?!*s>
	pos	adj.
membranaceous	infl
	head	membranous
	or	membraneous
	syl	mem+bra+na+ceous
	pron	<2membr*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
membranous	0.
	syl	mem+bra+nous
	pron	<1membr*n*s>, <mem1brAn?!*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a membrane.
membranously	sub
	head	membranous
	syl	mem+bra+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
Memel	1.
	syl	Me+mel
	pron	<1mA:mL>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Klaipeda}.
Memel	2.
	syl	Me+mel
	pron	<1mA:mL>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower course of the Neman River.
memento	ety	C15: from Latin, imperative of meminisse to remember
mementos	infl
	head	memento
	or	mementoes
	syl	me+men+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mementoes	infl
	head	memento
	or	mementos
	syl	me+men+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
memento	1.
	syl	me+men+to
	pron	<mi1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something that reminds one of past events; souvenir.
memento	2.
	syl	me+men+to
	pron	<mi1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	either of two prayers occurring during the Mass.
memento mori	ety	C16: Latin: remember you must die
memento mori	0.
	syl	me+men+to mo:ri
	pron	<1mc:rE>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, such as a skull, intend?!ed to remind people of the inevitability of death.
Memlinc	alt
	head	Memling
	or	Memling
	syl	Mem:linc
	pron	<1memliGk>
	pos	n.
Hans	infl
	head	Memling
	syl	Hans
	pron	<hans>
	pos	n.
Memling	0.
	or	Memlinc
	syl	Mem:ling
	pron	<1memliG>
	pos	n.
	def	??1430-94, Flemish painter of religious works and portraits.
Memnon	1.
	syl	Mem:non
	pron	<1memnon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Ethiopia, son of Eos: slain by Achilles in the Trojan War.
Memnon	2.
	syl	Mem:non
	pron	<1memnon>
	pos	n.
	def	a colossal statue of Amenhotep III at Thebes in ancient Egypt, which emitted a sound thought by the Greeks to be the voice of Memnon.
Memnonian	sub
	head	Memnon
	syl	Mem+no+ni:an
	pron	<mem1n*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
memos	infl
	head	memo
	syl	mem:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
memo	0.
	syl	mem:o
	pron	<1mem*u>, <1mEm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {memorandum}.
memoir	ety	C16: from French, from Latin memoria #7MEMORY  &- #!mem+oir+ist n.
memoir	1.
	syl	mem+oir
	pron	<1memwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a biography or historical account, esp. one based on personal knowledge.
memoir	2.
	syl	mem+oir
	pron	<1memwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	an essay or monograph, as on a specialized topic.
memoir	3.
	syl	mem+oir
	pron	<1memwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a memorandum.
memoirs	1.
	syl	mem+oirs
	pron	<1memwa:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection of reminiscences about a period, series of events, etc., written from personal experience or special sources.
memoirs	2.
	syl	mem+oirs
	pron	<1memwa:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an autobiographical record.
memoirs	3.
	syl	mem+oirs
	pron	<1memwa:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection or record, as of transactions of a society, etc.
memorabilia	ety	C17: from Latin, from memor*_abilis #7memorable 
memorabile	infl
	head	memorabilia
	syl	mem:o+rab:i+le
	pron	<-1r@bili>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
memorabilia	0.
	syl	mem:o+ra+bil:i:a
	pron	<2mem*r*1bili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	memorable events or things.
memorable	ety	C15: from Latin memor*_abilis, from memor*_are to recall, from memor mindful
memorable	0.
	syl	mem:o+ra:ble
	pron	<1mem*r*bL>, <1memr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	worth remembering or easily remembered; noteworthy.
memorability	sub
	head	memorable
	or	memorableness
	syl	mem:o+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
memorableness	sub
	head	memorable
	or	memorability
	syl	mem:o+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
memorably	sub
	head	memorable
	syl	mem:o+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
memorandum	ety	C15: from Latin: (something) to be remembered
memorandums	infl
	head	memorandum
	or	memoranda
	syl	mem:o+ran+dums
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
memoranda	infl
	head	memorandum
	or	memorandums
	syl	mem:o+ran+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
memorandum	1.
	syl	mem:o+ran+dum
	pron	<2mem*1r@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a written statement, record, or communication.
memorandum	2.
	syl	mem:o+ran+dum
	pron	<2mem*1r@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a note of things to be remembered.
memorandum	3.
	syl	mem:o+ran+dum
	pron	<2mem*1r@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal diplomatic communication, often unsigned: often summarising the point of view of a government.
memorandum	4.
	syl	mem:o+ran+dum
	pron	<2mem*1r@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a short written summary of the terms of a transaction.
memorandum	xref
	syl	mem:o+ran+dum
	pron	<2mem*1r@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Often (esp. for senses 1 and 2) shortened to {memo}.
memorial	ety	C14: from Late Latin memori*_ale a reminder, neuter of memori*_alis belonging to remembrance
memorial	1.
	syl	me+mo+ri:al
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to preserve the memory of the dead or a past event.
memorial	2.
	syl	me+mo+ri:al
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving memory.
memorial	3.
	syl	me+mo+ri:al
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something serving as a remembrance.
memorial	4.
	syl	me+mo+ri:al
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a written statement of facts submitted to a government, authority, etc., in conjunction with a petition.
memorial	5.
	syl	me+mo+ri:al
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal diplomatic paper.
memorially	sub
	head	memorial
	syl	me+1mo+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Memorial Day	0.
	syl	Me+mo+ri:al Day
	pos	n.
	def	a holiday in the United States, May 30th in most states, commemorating the servicemen killed in all American wars.
memorialist	1.
	syl	me+mo+ri+al+ist
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes or presents a memorial.
memorialist	2.
	syl	me+mo+ri+al+ist
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of a memoir or memoirs.
memorialise	alt
	head	memorialize
	or	memorialize
	syl	me+mo+ri:al+ise
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
memorialize	1.
	or	memorialise
	syl	me+mo+ri+al+ize
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour or commemorate.
memorialize	2.
	or	memorialise
	syl	me+mo+ri+al+ize
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present or address a memorial to.
memorialization	sub
	head	memorialize
	or	memorialisation
	syl	me+2mo+ri+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
memorialisation	sub
	head	memorialize
	or	memorialization
	syl	me+2mo+ri+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
memorializer	sub
	head	memorialize
	or	memorialiser
	syl	me+1mo+ri+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
memorialiser	sub
	head	memorialize
	or	memorializer
	syl	me+1mo+ri+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
memoria technica	ety	C18: New Latin: artificial memory
memoria technica	0.
	syl	me+mo+ri:a tech+ni+ca
	pron	<mi1mc:ri*> <1teknik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a method or device for assisting the memory.
memorise	alt
	head	memorize
	or	memorize
	syl	mem:o+rise
	pron	<1mem*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
memorize	0.
	or	memorise
	syl	mem:o+rize
	pron	<1mem*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to commit to memory; learn so as to remember.
memorizable	sub
	head	memorize
	or	memorisable
	syl	mem:o+2riz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
memorisable	sub
	head	memorize
	or	memorizable
	syl	mem:o+2ris+a:ble
	pos	adj.
memorization	sub
	head	memorize
	or	memorisation
	syl	mem:o+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
memorisation	sub
	head	memorize
	or	memorization
	syl	mem:o+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
memorizer	sub
	head	memorize
	or	memoriser
	syl	mem:o+2riz+er
	pos	n.
memoriser	sub
	head	memorize
	or	memorizer
	syl	mem:o+2ris+er
	pos	n.
memory	ety	C14: from Old French memorie, from Latin memoria, from memor mindful
memories	infl
	head	memory
	syl	mem:o+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
memory	1.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of the brain to store and recall past sensations, thoughts, knowledge, etc..
	exam	1	he can do it from memory.
memory	2.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of everything retained by the mind.
memory	3.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular recollection of an event, person, etc.
memory	4.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the time over which recollection extends.
	exam	1	within his memory.
memory	5.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	commemoration or remembrance.
	exam	1	in memory of our leader.
memory	6.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being remembered, as after death.
memory	7.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {memory bank, core store, main store, store}. a part of a computer in which information is stored for immediate use by the central processing unit. See also {virtual storage}.
memory	8.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency for a material, system, etc., to show effects that depend on its past treatment or history.
memory	9.
	syl	mem:o+ry
	pron	<1mem*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a material, etc., to return to a former state after a constraint has been removed.
memory bank	0.
	syl	mem:o+ry bank
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {data bank}.
memory span	0.
	syl	mem:o+ry span
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the capacity of short-term memory.
memory trace	0.
	syl	mem:o+ry trace
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the hypothetical structural alteration in brain cells following learning. See also {engram}.
Memphian	1.
	syl	Mem+phi:an
	pron	<1memfi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Memphis or its inhabitants.
Memphian	2.
	syl	Mem+phi:an
	pron	<1memfi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of ancient Memphis.
Memphis	1.
	syl	Mem+phis
	pron	<1memfis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Tennessee, on the Mississippi River: the largest city in the state; a major cotton and timber market; Memphis State University (1909). Pop.: 658868 (1973 est.).
Memphis	2.
	syl	Mem+phis
	pron	<1memfis>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined city in N Egypt, the ancient centre of Lower Egypt, on the Nile: administrative and artistic centre, sacred to the worship of Ptah.
Lake	infl
	head	Memphremagog
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Memphremagog	0.
	syl	Mem+phre+ma+gog
	pron	<2memfrE1mAgog>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake on the border between the U.S. and Canada, in N Vermont and S Quebec. Length: about 43 km (27 miles). Width: up to 6 km (4 miles).
memsahib	ety	C19: from #7ma'am+sahib 
memsahib	0.
	syl	mem+sa+hib
	pron	<1mem2sa:ib>, <-hib>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in India
	def	a term of respect used of a European married woman.
men	0.
	syl	men
	pron	<men>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {man}.
menace	ety	C13: ultimately related to Latin minax threatening, from min*_ari to threaten
menace	1.
	syl	men+ace
	pron	<1menis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to threaten with violence, danger, etc.
menace	2.
	syl	men+ace
	pron	<1menis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a threat or the act of threatening.
menace	3.
	syl	men+ace
	pron	<1menis>
	pos	n.
	def	something menacing; a source of danger.
menace	4.
	syl	men+ace
	pron	<1menis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a nuisance.
menacer	sub
	head	menace
	syl	men+ac+er
	pos	n.
menacingly	sub
	head	menace
	syl	men+ac+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
menadione	ety	C20: from #7me?! (#7thyl) #7+na (#7phtha) #7+di -#7+ -#7one 
menadione	0.
	syl	men:a+di+one
	pron	<2men*1dI*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline compound used in fungicides and as an additive to animal feeds. Also called: {vitamin K\3}. Formula: C\1\1H\8O\2.
Manado	alt
	head	Menado
	or	Menado
	syl	Ma+na+do
	pos	n.
Menado	0.
	or	Manado
	syl	Me+na+do
	pron	<me1na:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Indonesia, on NE Sulawesi: founded by the Dutch in 1657. Pop.: 169684 (1971).
m'enage	ety	C17: from French, from Vulgar Latin mansi*_on*_aticum (unattested) household; see #7mansion 
m'enage	0.
	syl	m*'e+nage
	pron	<mA1na:Z>, French <mA1na:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons of a household.
m'enage a trois	ety	literally: household of three
m'enages a trois	infl
	head	m'enage a trois
	syl	m*'e+nages *`a trois
	pron	<mAna:Z>, <a> <1trwa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
m'enage a trois	0.
	syl	m*'e+nage *`a trois
	pron	French. <mAna:Z>, French. <a> <1trwa>, <a> <1trwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual arrangement involving a married couple and the lover of one of them.
menagerie	ety	C18: from French: household management, which formerly included care of domestic animals. See #7m*'enage 
menagerie	1.
	syl	me+nag+er:ie
	pron	<mi1n@J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition.
menagerie	2.
	syl	me+nag+er:ie
	pron	<mi1n@J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where such animals are housed.
Menai Strait	0.
	syl	Men:ai Strait
	pron	<1menI>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel of the Irish Sea between the island of Anglesey and the mainland of NW Wales: famous suspension bridge (1819-26) designed by Thomas Telford and tubular bridge (1846-50) by Robert Stephenson. Length: 24 km (15 miles). Width: up to 3 km (2 miles).
Menam	0.
	syl	Me+nam
	pron	<mE1n@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Chao Phraya}.
Menander	0.
	syl	Me:nan:der
	pron	<m*1n@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	??342-??292 #7b.c., Greek comic dramatist. The is his only complete extant comedy but others survive in adaptations by Terence and Plautus.
menaquinone	ety	C20: from me (thyl) -na (phtho) quinone 
menaquinone	0.
	syl	men:a+qui+none
	pron	<2men*kwi1n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of vitamin K synthesized by bacteria in the intestine or in putrefying organic matter. Also called: {vitamin K\2}.
menarche	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek m*_en month+ arkh*_e beginning
menarche	0.
	syl	men+ar+che
	pron	<me1na:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life.
menarcheal	sub
	head	menarche
	or	menarchial
	syl	men+1ar+che:al
	pos	adj.
menarchial	sub
	head	menarche
	or	menarcheal
	syl	men+1ar+chi:al
	pos	adj.
Mencius	0.
	syl	Men:ci:us
	pron	<1menSi*s>, <-S*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Chinese name ??372-??289 #7b.c., Chinese philosopher, who propounded the ethical system of Confucius.
H (enry) L (ouis) 	infl
	head	Mencken
	syl	H (enry) L (ouis) .
	pos	n.
Mencken	0.
	syl	Menck:en
	pron	<1meGk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1956, U.S. journalist and literary critic, noted for (1919): editor of the and the which he founded (1924).
mend	ety	C12: shortened from #7amend 
mend	1.
	syl	mend
	pron	<mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repair (something broken or un?!serviceable).
mend	2.
	syl	mend
	pron	<mend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to improve or undergo improvement; reform (often in the phrase {mend one's ways) }.
mend	3.
	syl	mend
	pron	<mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to heal or recover.
mend	4.
	syl	mend
	pron	<mend>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of conditions
	def	to improve; become better.
mend	5.
	syl	mend
	pron	<mend>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of repairing.
mend	6.
	syl	mend
	pron	<mend>
	pos	n.
	def	a mended area, esp. on a garment.
on the mend	7.
	head	mend
	syl	on the mend.
	def	becoming better, esp. in health.
mendable	sub
	head	mend
	syl	mend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mender	sub
	head	mend
	syl	mend+er
	pos	n.
mendacity	ety	C17: from Late Latin mend*_acit*_as, from Latin mend*_ax untruthful
mendacities	infl
	head	mendacity
	syl	men+dac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mendacity	1.
	syl	men+dac+i:ty
	pron	<men1d@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to be untruthful.
mendacity	2.
	syl	men+dac+i:ty
	pron	<men1d@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	a falsehood.
mendacious	sub
	head	mendacity
	syl	men+da+cious
	pron	<men1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
mendaciously	sub
	head	mendacity
	syl	men+1da+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
mendaciousness	sub
	head	mendacity
	syl	men1da+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Gregor Johann	infl
	head	Mendel
	syl	Greg:or Jo:hann
	pron	<1grA:gcr> <1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Mendel	0.
	syl	Men:del
	pron	<1mendL>
	pos	n.
	def	1822-84, Austrian monk and botanist; founder of the science of genetics. He developed his theory of organic inheritance from his experiments on the hybridization of green peas. His findings were published (1865) but remained unrecognized until 1900. See {Mendel's laws}.
mendelevium	ety	C20: named after D. I. M#7endeleyev 
mendelevium	0.
	syl	men+de+le:vi:um
	pron	<2mendi1lEvi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a transuranic element artificially produced by bombardment of einsteinium. Symbol: Md; atomic no.: 101; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%5%8Md: 60 days (approx.).
Mendeleev	alt
	head	Mendeleyev
	or	Mendeleyev
	syl	Men:de:le:ev
	pron	Russian <mindi1ljAjif>
	pos	n.
Dmitri Ivanovich	infl
	head	Mendeleyev
	syl	Dmi:tri I:va:no:vich
	pron	<1dmitrij> <i1van*viC>
	pos	n.
Mendeleyev	0.
	or	Mendeleev
	syl	Men:de:le:yev
	pron	Russian <mindi1ljAjif>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-1907, Russian chemist. He devised the first form of the periodic table of the chemical elements (1869).
Mendelian	0.
	syl	Men+de+li:an
	pron	<men1dEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Mendel's laws.
Mendelianism	alt
	head	Mendelism
	or	Mendelism
	syl	Men+de+li+an+ism
	pron	<men1dEli?!*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
Mendelism	0.
	or	Mendelianism
	syl	Men+del+ism
	pron	<1mend*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of heredity based on Mendel's laws with some modifications in the light of more recent knowledge.
Mendel's laws	0.
	syl	Men:del's laws
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the principles of heredity proposed by Gregor Mendel. The {Law of Segregation} states that every somatic cell of an individual carries a pair of hereditary units for each character: the pairs separate during meiosis so that each gamete carries only one unit of each pair. The {Law of Independent Assortment} states that the separation of the units of each pair is not influenced by that of any other pair.
Felix	1.
	head	Mendelssohn
	syl	Fe:lix
	pron	<1fA:liks>
	def	full name 1809-47, German romantic composer. His works include the overtures (1826) and (1832), five symphonies, the oratorio (1846), piano pieces and songs. He was instrumental in the revival of the music of J. S. Bach in the 19th century.
Mendelssohn	2.
	syl	Men:dels:sohn
	pron	<1mendLs*n>, German <1mendL2zo:n>
	pos	n.
	def	his grandfather, {Mo@.ses} (#!mo$:z$$s). 1729-86, German Jewish phil?!osopher. His best-known work is (1783), in which he defends Judaism and appeals for religious toleration.
Menderes	1.
	syl	Men+de:res
	pron	<2mende1res>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Turkey flowing southwest, then west to the Aegean. Length: about 386 km (240 miles). Ancient name: {Maeander}.
Menderes	2.
	syl	Men+de:res
	pron	<2mende1res>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW Turkey flowing west and northwest to the Dardanelles. Length: 104 km (65 miles). Ancient name: {Scamander}.
Pierre	infl
	head	Mendes-France
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Mendes-France	0.
	syl	Men:d*`es-France
	pron	French <m*~ades> <1fr*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1907, French statesman; prime minister (1954-55). He concluded the war in Indochina and granted independence to Tunisia.
mendicant	ety	C16: from Latin mend*_ic*_are to beg, from mend*_icus beggar, from mendus flaw
mendicant	1.
	syl	men+di+cant
	pron	<1mendik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	begging.
mendicant	2.
	syl	men+di+cant
	pron	<1mendik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a member of a religious order
	def	dependent on alms for sustenance.
	exam	1	mendicant friars.
mendicant	3.
	syl	men+di+cant
	pron	<1mendik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a beggar.
mendicant	4.
	syl	men+di+cant
	pron	<1mendik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mendicant friar.
mendicant	5.
	syl	men+di+cant
	pron	<1mendik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {beggar}.
mendicancy	sub
	head	mendicant
	or	mendicity
	syl	men+di+can+cy
	pron	<men1disiti>
	pos	n.
mendicity	sub
	head	mendicant
	or	mendicancy
	syl	men+dic+i:ty
	pron	<men1disiti>
	pos	n.
mending	0.
	syl	mend+ing
	pron	<1mendiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something to be mended, esp. clothes.
Mendips	0.
	syl	Men+dips
	pron	<1mendips>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of limestone hills in SW England, in N Somerset: includes the Cheddar Gorge and numerous caves. Highest point: 325 m (1068 ft.). Also called: {Men+dip Hills}.
Mendoza	H1.0.
	syl	Men+do+za
	pron	<men1d*uz*>, Spanish <mAn1do$Ta>, Spanish <mAn1do$Ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Argentina, in the foothills of the Sierra de los Paramillos: largely destroyed by an earthquake in 1861; commercial centre of an intensively cultivated irrigated region; University of Cuyo (1939). Pop.: 470896 (1970).
Pedro de	infl
	head	Mendoza
	syl	Ped:ro de
	pron	<1pA@dro> <DA>
	pos	n.
Mendoza	H2.0.
	syl	Men:do:za
	pron	Spanish <mAn1doTa>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1537, Spanish soldier and explorer; founder of Buenos Aires (1536).
Menelaus	0.
	syl	Men:e:la:us
	pron	<2meni1lA*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Sparta and the brother of Agamemnon. He was the husband of Helen, whose abduction led to the Trojan War.
Menelik II	0.
	syl	Men:e:lik II
	pron	<1menilik>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1913, emperor of Abyssinia (1889-1910). He defeated the Italians at Aduwa (1896), maintaining the independence of Abyssinia in an era of European expansion in Africa.
mene	ety	Aramaic: numbered, numbered, weighed, divided
tekel	infl
	head	mene
	syl	tek+el
	pron	<1mEnE> <1mEnE> <1tek*l> <ju:1fa:sin>
	pos	n.
upharsin	infl
	head	mene
	syl	u:phar+sin
	pron	<1mEnE> <1mEnE> <1tek*l> <ju:1fa:sin>
	pos	n.
mene	0.
	syl	me:ne
	pron	<1mEnE> <1mEnE> <1tek*l> <ju:1fa:sin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the words that appeared on the wall during Belshazzar's Feast (Daniel 5:25), interpreted by Daniel to mean that God had doomed the kingdom of Belshazzar.
Menes	0.
	syl	Me:nes
	pron	<1mEnEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the first king of the first dynasty of Egypt (??3100 #7b.c.) . He is said to have united Upper and Lower Egypt and founded Memphis.
menfolks	alt
	head	menfolk
	or	menfolk
	syl	men+folks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
menfolk	0.
	or	menfolks
	syl	men+folk
	pron	<1men2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men collectively, esp. the men of a particular family.
(Josef) Willem	infl
	head	Mengelberg
	syl	(Josef) Wil:lem
	pron	<1wil*m>
	pos	n.
Mengelberg	0.
	syl	Men:gel:berg
	pron	<1meGgL2bR:g>, Dutch <1meGL2ber$x>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1951, Dutch orchestral conductor, noted for his performances of the music of Mahler.
Mengistu Haile Mariam	0.
	syl	Men:gis:tu Hai:le Ma:ri:am
	pron	<meG1gistu:> <1hIli> <1ma:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, Ethiopian soldier and statesman; head of state since 1977.
Meng-tze	0.
	syl	Meng-tze
	pron	<1meG1tsA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name of {Mencius}.
menhaden	ety	C18: from Algonquian; probably related to Narragansett munnawhattea*'ug fertilizer, menhaden
menhaden	infl
	syl	men+ha+den.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
menhaden	0.
	syl	men+ha+den
	pron	<men1hAdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a marine North American fish, source of fish meal, fertilizer, and oil: family (herrings, etc.).
menhir	ety	C19: from Breton men stone+ hir long
menhir	0.
	syl	men+hir
	pron	<1menhi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a single standing stone, often carved, dating from the middle Bronze Age in England and from the late Neolithic Age in W Europe.
menial	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman meignial, from Old French meinie household. See #7meiny 
menial	1.
	syl	me+ni:al
	pron	<1mEni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or occupied with work requiring little skill, esp. domestic duties such as cleaning.
menial	2.
	syl	me+ni:al
	pron	<1mEni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or befitting servants.
menial	3.
	syl	me+ni:al
	pron	<1mEni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	servile.
menial	4.
	syl	me+ni:al
	pron	<1mEni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic servant.
menial	5.
	syl	me+ni:al
	pron	<1mEni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a servile person.
menially	sub
	head	menial
	syl	me+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
M'eniere's syndrome	ety	C19: named after Prosper M*'eni*`ere (1799-1862), French physician
M'eniere's syndisease	alt
	head	M'eniere's syndrome
	or	M'eniere's syndrome
	syl	M*'e:ni*`ere's syn+dis+ease
	pron	<mAn1je*z>
	pos	n.
M'eniere's syndrome	0.
	or	M'eniere's syndisease
	syl	M*'e:ni*`ere's syn+drome
	pron	<mAn1je*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorder of the inner ear characterized by a ringing or buzzing in the ear, dizziness, and impaired hearing.
meninges	ety	C17: from Greek, pl. of meninx membrane
meninx	infl
	head	meninges
	syl	me+ninx
	pron	<1mEniGks>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
meninges	0.
	syl	me+nin+ges
	pron	<mi1ninJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the three membranes ({dura mater, arachnoid, pia mater}) that envelop the brain and spinal cord.
meningeal	sub
	head	meninges
	syl	me+nin+ge:al
	pron	<mi1ninJi*l>
	pos	adj.
meningitis	0.
	syl	men+in+gi+tis
	pron	<2menin1JItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the membranes that surround the brain or spinal cord, caused by infection.
meningitic	sub
	head	meningitis
	syl	men+in+git+ic
	pron	<2menin1Jitik>
	pos	adj.
meningocele	ety	C19: from meningo- (see #7meninges) +-#7cele 
meningocele	0.
	syl	me+nin+go+cele
	pron	<me1niGg*u2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	protrusion of the meninges through the skull or backbone.
meniscus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek m*_eniskos crescent, diminutive of m*_en*_e moon
menisci	infl
	head	meniscus
	or	meniscuses
	syl	me+nis+ci
	pron	<-1nisI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meniscuses	infl
	head	meniscus
	or	menisci
	syl	me+nis+cus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meniscus	1.
	syl	me+nis+cus
	pron	<mi1nisk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the curved upper surface of a liquid standing in a tube, produced by the surface tension.
meniscus	2.
	syl	me+nis+cus
	pron	<mi1nisk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent or half-moon-shaped body or design.
meniscus	3.
	syl	me+nis+cus
	pron	<mi1nisk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped fibrous cartilage between the bones at certain joints, esp. at the knee.
meniscus	4.
	syl	me+nis+cus
	pron	<mi1nisk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crescent-shaped lens; a concavo-convex or convexo-concave lens.
meniscoid	sub
	head	meniscus
	syl	me+1nis+coid
	pos	adj.
menispermaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin M*_enispermum name of genus, from Greek m*_en*_e moon+ sperma seed
menispermaceous	0.
	syl	men:i+sper+ma+ceous
	pron	<2menispR:1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mainly tropical and subtropical plants, most of which are woody climbers with small flowers.
Mennonite	ety	C16: from German Mennonit, after Menno Simons (1496-1561), Frisian religious leader
Mennonite	0.
	syl	Men+non+ite
	pron	<1men*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Protestant sect that rejects infant baptism, Church organization, and the doctrine of transubstantiation and in most cases refuses military service, public office, and the taking of oaths.
Mennonitism	sub
	head	Mennonite
	syl	Men+no+2nit+ism
	pos	n.
meno	ety	from Italian, from Latin minus less
meno	1.
	syl	me:no
	pron	<1men*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	usage	esp. preceding a dynamic or tempo marking
	def	to be played less quickly, less softly, etc.
meno	2.
	syl	me:no
	pron	<1men*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	short for {meno mosso}.
meno-	ety	from Greek m*_en month
meno-	0.
	syl	me:no-
	usage	n.@T combining@T form.@T
	def	menstruation:@T
menology	ety	C17: from New Latin m*_enologium, from Late Greek m*_enologion, from Greek m*_en month+ logos word, account
menologies	infl
	head	menology
	syl	me+nol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
menology	1.
	syl	me+nol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an ecclesiastical calendar of the months.
menology	2.
	syl	me+nol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Churches.
	def	a liturgical book containing the lives of the saints arranged by months.
Menominee	alt
	head	Menomini
	or	Menomini
	syl	Me+nom:i+nee
	pron	<m*1nom*ni>
	pos	n.
Menomini	infl
	or	Menominee
	syl	Me+nom:i+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Menominis	infl
	head	Menomini
	or	Menominees
	syl	Me+nom:i+nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Menominee	infl
	head	Menomini
	or	Menomini
	syl	Me+nom:i+nee
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Menominees	infl
	head	Menomini
	or	Menominis
	syl	Me+nom:i+nees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Menomini	1.
	or	Menominee
	syl	Me+nom:i+ni
	pron	<m*1nom*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior.
Menomini	2.
	or	Menominee
	syl	Me+nom:i+ni
	pron	<m*1nom*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
meno mosso	ety	Italian: less rapid
meno mosso	0.
	syl	me:no mos+so
	pron	<1men*u> <1mos*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played at reduced speed. Often shortened to {meno}.
Vengalil Krishnan Krishna	infl
	head	Menon
	syl	Ven:ga:lil Krish:nan Krish:na
	pron	<1veGg*lil> <1krESn*n> <1krESn*>
	pos	n.
Menon	0.
	syl	Men:on
	pron	<1men*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1974, Indian diplomat and politician, who was a close associate of Nehru and played a key role in the Indian nationalist movement.
menopause	ety	C19: from French, from Greek m*_en month+ pausis halt
menopause	0.
	syl	men:o+pause
	pron	<1men*u2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which a woman's menstrual cycle ends, normally occurring at an age of 45 to 50. Nontechnical name: {change of life}.
menopausic	sub
	head	menopause
	or	menopausal
	syl	men:o+1pau+sic
	pos	adj.
menopausal	sub
	head	menopause
	or	menopausic
	syl	men:o+1pau+sal
	pos	adj.
menorah	ety	from Hebrew: candlestick
menorah	1.
	syl	me+no+rah
	pron	<mi1nc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a seven-branched candelabrum used in ceremonies.
menorah	2.
	syl	me+no+rah
	pron	<mi1nc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a stand with nine lamps used during the Hanukkah festival.
Menorca	0.
	syl	Me:nor:ca
	pron	<mA1norka>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {{Minorca} (sense 1)}.
menorrhagia	0.
	syl	men+or+rha+gi:a
	pron	<2menc:1rAJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive bleeding during menstruation.
menorrhagic	sub
	head	menorrhagia
	syl	men+or+rhag+ic
	pron	<2men*1r@Jik>
	pos	adj.
Gian Carlo	infl
	head	Menotti
	syl	Gian Car:lo
	pron	<Jan> <1karlo>
	pos	n.
Menotti	0.
	syl	Me:not:ti
	pron	<m*1noti>, Italian <mA1nctti>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Italian composer, in the U.S. from 1928. His works include the operas (1946), (1950), and (1954).
Mensae	infl
	head	Mensa
	syl	Men+sae
	pron	<1mensE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Mensa	0.
	syl	Men+sa
	pron	<1mens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Hydrus and Volans and containing part of the Large Magellanic Cloud.
mensal	ety	C15: from Latin mensis month
mensal	H1.0.
	syl	men+sal
	pron	<1mensL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	monthly.
mensal	ety	C15: from Latin mens*_alis, from mensa table
mensal	H2.0.
	syl	men+sal
	pron	<1mensL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	relating to or used at the table.
menses	ety	C16: from Latin, pl. of mensis month
menses	infl
	syl	men+ses.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
menses	1.
	syl	men+ses
	pron	<1mensEz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {menstruation}.
menses	2.
	syl	men+ses
	pron	<1mensEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time, usually from three to five days, during which menstruation occurs.
menses	3.
	syl	men+ses
	pron	<1mensEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the matter dis?!charged during menstruation.
Menshevik	ety	C20: from Russian, literally: minority, from menshe less, from malo few
Menshevist	alt
	head	Menshevik
	or	Menshevik
	syl	Men+she+vist
	pos	n.
Menshevik	0.
	or	Menshevist
	syl	Men+she+vik
	pron	<1menSivik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the moderate wing of the Russian Social Democratic Party, advocating gradual reform to achieve socialism. Compare {Bolshevik}.
Menshevism	sub
	head	Menshevik
	syl	Men+she+vism
	pos	n.
mens rea	ety	Latin, literally: guilty mind
mens rea	0.
	syl	mens re:a
	pron	<1menz> <1rA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a criminal intention or knowl?!edge that an act is wrong. It is assumed to be an ingredient of all criminal offences although some minor statutory offences are punishable irrespective of it.
menstrual	0.
	syl	men+stru:al
	pron	<1menstru*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to menstruation or the menses.
menstruate	ety	C17: from Latin menstru*_are, from mensis month
menstruate	0.
	syl	men+stru+ate
	pron	<1menstru2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo menstruation.
menstruation	0.
	syl	men+stru:a+tion
	pron	<2menstru1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the approximately month?!ly discharge of blood and cellular debris from the uterus by nonpregnant women from puberty to the menopause. Also called: {menses}. Nontechnical name: {period}. &- {men+stru@.ous} (#!m$enstru$:$$s)
menstruum	ety	C17 (meaning: solvent), C14 (menstrual discharge): from Medieval Latin, from Latin m*_enstruus monthly, from m*_ensis month; from an alchemical comparison between a base metal being transmuted into gold and the supposed action of the menses
menstruums	infl
	head	menstruum
	or	menstrua
	syl	men+stru:ums
	pron	<-stru*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
menstrua	infl
	head	menstruum
	or	menstruums
	syl	men+stru:a
	pron	<-stru*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
menstruum	0.
	syl	men+stru:um
	pron	<1menstru*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a solvent, esp. one used in the preparation of a drug.
mensurable	ety	C17: from Late Latin m*_ens*_ur*_abilis, from m*_ens*_ura #7measure 
mensurable	0.
	syl	men+sur+a:ble
	pron	<1mensjur*bL>, <-S*->
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {measurable}.
mensurability	sub
	head	mensurable
	syl	men+sur+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
mensural	ety	C17: from Late Latin m*_ens*_ur*_alis, from m*_ens*_ura #7measure 
mensural	1.
	syl	men+su+ral
	pron	<1menS*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving measure.
mensural	2.
	syl	men+su+ral
	pron	<1menS*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to music in which notes have fixed values in relation to each other.
mensuration	1.
	syl	men+su+ra+tion
	pron	<2menS*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the measurement of geometric magnitudes such as length.
mensuration	2.
	syl	men+su+ra+tion
	pron	<2menS*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of measuring; measurement.
mensurational	sub
	head	mensuration
	syl	men+su+1ra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
mensurative	sub
	head	mensuration
	syl	men+su+ra+tive
	pron	<1menS*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
menswear	0.
	syl	mens+wear
	pron	<1menz2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	clothing for men.
-ment	ety	from French, from Latin -mentum 
-ment	0.
	syl	-ment
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns, esp. from verbs.
-ment	1.
	syl	-ment
	def	indicating state, condition, or quality.
	exam	1	enjoyment.
-ment	2.
	syl	-ment
	def	indicating the result or product of an action.
	exam	1	embankment.
-ment	3.
	syl	-ment
	def	indicating process or action.
	exam	1	management.
mental	ety	C15: from Late Latin ment*_alis, from Latin m*_ens mind
mental	H1.1.
	syl	men+tal
	pron	<1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving the mind or an intellectual process.
mental	H1.2.
	syl	men+tal
	pron	<1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring only in the mind.
	exam	1	mental calculations.
mental	H1.3.
	syl	men+tal
	pron	<1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by mental illness.
	exam	1	a mental patient.
mental	H1.4.
	syl	men+tal
	pron	<1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with care for persons with mental illness.
	exam	1	a mental hospital.
mental	H1.5.
	syl	men+tal
	pron	<1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	foolish.
mentally	sub
	head	mental
	syl	men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
mental	ety	C18: from Latin mentum chin
mental	H2.0.
	syl	men+tal
	pron	<1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the chin. Also: {genial}.
mental age	0.
	syl	men+tal age
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the mental ability of a child, expressed in years and based on a comparison of his test performance with the performance of children having the same chronological age. See also {intelligence quotient}.
mental block	0.
	syl	men+tal block
	pos	n.
	def	See {{block} (sense 19)}.
mental cruelty	0.
	syl	men+tal cru+el+ty
	pos	n.
	def	behaviour that causes distress to another person but that does not involve physical assault.
mental deficiency	0.
	syl	men+tal de+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a condition of low intellectual development requiring special education and employment. Also called: {mental handicap, mental retardation, mental subnormality}.
mental healing	0.
	syl	men+tal heal+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the healing of a disorder by mental concentration or suggestion.
mental healer	sub
	head	mental healing
	syl	men+tal heal+er
	pos	n.
mental hospinstitution	alt
	head	mental hospital
	or	mental hospital
	syl	men+tal hos+pin+sti+tu+tion
	pos	n.
mental hospital	0.
	or	mental hospinstitution
	syl	men+tal hos+pi+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a hospital or institution for people who are mentally ill.
mentalism	0.
	syl	men+tal+ism
	pron	<1ment%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that mind is the fundamental reality and that objects of knowledge exist only as aspects of the subject's consciousness. &- {#!men+tal+ist} {@!men+tal+#!is+tic}
mentalistically	sub
	head	mentalism
	syl	men+tal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mentalities	infl
	head	mentality
	syl	men+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mentality	1.
	syl	men+tal+i:ty
	pron	<men1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of mental or intellectual ability.
mentality	2.
	syl	men+tal+i:ty
	pron	<men1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of thinking; mental inclination or character.
	exam	1	his weird mentality.
mental reservation	0.
	syl	men+tal res+er+va+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a tacit withholding of full assent or an unexpressed qualification made when one is taking an oath, making a statement, etc.
menthaceous	ety	from New Latin, from Latin mentha #7{mint %1}
menthaceous	0.
	syl	men+tha+ce:ous
	pron	<men1TASi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the labiate plant genus (mints, etc.) the members of which have scented leaves.
menthol	ety	C19: from German, from Latin mentha #7{mint %1}
menthol	0.
	syl	men+thol
	pron	<1menTol>
	pos	n.
	def	an optically active organic compound found in peppermint oil and used as an antiseptic, in inhalants, and as an analgesic. Formula: C\1\0H\2\0O.
mentholated	0.
	syl	men+tho+la+ted
	pron	<1menT*2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, treated, or impregnated with menthol.
mention	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin menti*_o a calling to mind, naming, from m*_ens mind
mention	1.
	syl	men+tion
	pron	<1menS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refer to or speak about briefly or incidentally.
mention	2.
	syl	men+tion
	pron	<1menS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge or honour.
not to mention (something)	3.
	head	mention
	syl	not to mention (something)
	def	to say nothing of (something too obvious to mention).
mention	4.
	syl	men+tion
	pron	<1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a recognition or acknowledgment.
mention	5.
	syl	men+tion
	pron	<1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a slight reference or allusion.
	exam	1	he only got a mention in the article;
	exam	2	the author makes no mention of that.
mention	6.
	syl	men+tion
	pron	<1menS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of mentioning.
mentionable	sub
	head	mention
	syl	men+tion+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mentioner	sub
	head	mention
	syl	men+tion+er
	pos	n.
Menton	0.
	syl	Men+ton
	pron	<men1t*un>, French <m?~a1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SE France, on the Mediterranean: belonged to Monaco from the 14th century until 1848, then an independent republic until purchased by France in 1860. Pop.: 25314 (1975).
mentor	ety	C18: from M#7entor 
mentor	0.
	syl	men+tor
	pron	<1mentc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wise or trusted adviser or guide.
mentorial	sub
	head	mentor
	syl	men+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
Mentor	0.
	syl	Men+tor
	pron	<1mentc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the friend whom Odysseus put in charge of his household when he left for Troy. He was the adviser of the young Telemachus.
menu	ety	C19: from French menu small, detailed (list), from Latin min*_utus #7minute 
menu	0.
	syl	men:u
	pron	<1menju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of dishes served at a meal or that can be ordered in a restaurant.
Yehudi	infl
	head	Menuhin
	syl	Ye:hu:di
	pron	<je1hu:di>
	pos	n.
Menuhin	0.
	syl	Me:nu:hin
	pron	<1menjuin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, U.S. violinist, in England since 1959.
Menzies	0.
	syl	Men:zies
	pron	<1menziz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rob@.ert Gor@.don}. 1894-1978, Australian statesman; prime minister (1939-41; 1949-66).
miaou	infl
	head	meow
	syl	mi:aou
	pron	<mi1au>, <mjau>
	pos	vb.
miaow	infl
	head	meow
	or	miaul
	syl	mi:aow
	pron	<mi1au>, <mjau>
	pos	vb.
miaul	infl
	head	meow
	or	miaow
	syl	mi:aul
	pron	<1miaul>, <mjaul>
	pos	vb.
meow	1.
	syl	me:ow
	pron	<mi1au>, <mjau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a cat
	def	to make a characteristic crying sound.
meow	2.
	syl	me:ow
	pron	<mi1au>, <mjau>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation of this sound.
mepacrine	ety	C20: from #7me (#7thyl) #7+pa (#7ludism+a) #7cr (#7id) #7ine 
mepacrine	0.
	syl	mep:a+crine
	pron	<1mep*krin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a drug formerly widely used to treat malaria but now largely replaced by chloroquine. Formula: C\2\3H\3\0ClN\3O.2HCl.2H\2O. U.S. name: {quinacrine}.
meperidine	ety	C20: from #7methyl+piperidine 
meperidine	0.
	syl	me+per:i+dine
	pron	<m*1peri2dEn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-soluble drug used as an analgesic. Formula: C\1\5H\2\1NO\2.HCl. Also called: {meperidine hydrochloride}.
Mephisto	alt
	head	Mephistopheles
	or	Mephistopheles
	syl	Me:phis:to
	pron	<m*1fist*u>
	pos	n.
Mephistopheles	0.
	or	Mephisto
	syl	Meph:i:stoph:e:les
	pron	<2mefi1stofi2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	devil in medieval mythology and the one to whom Faust sold his soul in the Faust legend.
Mephistophelean	sub
	head	Mephistopheles
	or	Mephistophelian
	syl	Meph+is+to+phe:le:an
	pron	<2mefist*1fEli*n>
	pos	adj.
Mephistophelian	sub
	head	Mephistopheles
	or	Mephistophelean
	syl	Meph+is+to+phe:li:an
	pron	<2mefist*1fEli*n>
	pos	adj.
mephitic	ety	C17: from Late Latin meph*_it?!icus pestilential. See #7mephitis 
mephitical	alt
	head	mephitic
	or	mephitic
	syl	me+phit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
mephitic	1.
	or	mephitical
	syl	me+phit+ic
	pron	<mi1fitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	poisonous; foul.
mephitic	2.
	or	mephitical
	syl	me+phit+ic
	pron	<mi1fitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	foul-smelling; putrid.
mephitically	sub
	head	mephitic
	syl	me+1phit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mephitis	ety	C18: from Latin: unwholesome smell, origin obscure
mephitis	1.
	syl	me+phi+tis
	pron	<mi1fItis>
	pos	n.
	def	a foul or poisonous stench.
mephitis	2.
	syl	me+phi+tis
	pron	<mi1fItis>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous or unpleasant gas emitted from the earth.
meprobamate	ety	#7me (#7thyl) #7+pro (#7pyl+car) @b #7bamate 
meprobamate	0.
	syl	me+pro+ba+mate
	pron	<m*1pr*ub*2mAt>, <2mepr*u1b@mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white bitter powder used as a tranquillizer. Formula: C\9H\1\8N\2O\4.
mer	0.
	syl	mer.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	meridian.
-mer	ety	from Greek meros part
-mer	0.
	syl	-mer
	usage	suffix forming nouns. Chem.
	def	denoting a substance of a particular class.
	exam	1	monomer;
	exam	2	polymer.
Merano	0.
	syl	Me+ra+no
	pron	<m*1ra:n*u>, Italian <mA1ra:no>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in NE Italy, in the foothills of the central Alps: capital of the Tyrol (12th-15th century); under Austrian rule until 1919. Pop.: 33235 (1971). German name: {Me+ran} (me#!ra$:n).
merbromin	ety	C20: blend of #7mercuric+ dibromofluorescein 
merbromin	0.
	syl	mer+bro+min
	pron	<m*1br*umin>
	pos	n.
	def	a green iridescent crystalline compound that forms a red solution in water: used in medicine as an antiseptic. Formula: C\2\0H\8Br\2HgNa\2O\6. See also {Mercurochrome}.
Merca	0.
	syl	Mer+ca
	pron	<1me*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Somali Republic on the Indian Ocean. Pop.: 56000 (1965 est.).
mercantile	ety	C17: from French, from Italian, from mercante #7merchant 
mercantile	1.
	syl	mer+can+tile
	pron	<1mR:k*n2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of trade or traders; commercial.
mercantile	2.
	syl	mer+can+tile
	pron	<1mR:k*n2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to mercantilism.
mercantile agency	0.
	syl	mer+can+tile a:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	an enterprise that collects and supplies information about the financial credit standing of individuals and enterprises.
mercantile paper	0.
	syl	mer+can+tile pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {commercial paper}.
mercantilism	1.
	syl	mer+can+til+ism
	pron	<1mR:k*nti2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mercantile system}. a theory prevalent in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries asserting that the wealth of a nation depends on its possession of precious metals and therefore that the government of a nation must maximize the foreign trade surplus, and foster national commercial interests, a merchant marine, the establishment of colonies, etc.
mercantilism	2.
	syl	mer+can+til+ism
	pron	<1mR:k*nti2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {{commercialism} (sense 1)}.
mercantilist	sub
	head	mercantilism
	syl	mer+can+2til+ist
	pos	n. adj.
mercaptan	ety	C19: from German, from Medieval Latin mercurium captans, literally: seizing quicksilver
mercaptan	0.
	syl	mer+cap+tan
	pron	<mR:1k@pt@n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thiol}.
mercaptide	0.
	syl	mer+cap+tide
	pron	<m*1k@ptId>, <mR:->
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of a mercaptan, containing the ion RS%#-, where R is an alkyl or aryl group.
mercapto-	0.
	syl	mer+cap+to-
	pron	<mR:1k@pt*u>
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in chemical compounds) indicating the presence of an HS- group.
mercaptopurine	0.
	syl	mer+cap+to+pu+rine
	pron	<m*2k@pt*1pju*rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug used in the treatment of leukaemia. Formula: C\5H\4N\4S.
Gerardus	infl
	head	Mercator
	syl	Ger:ar:dus
	pron	<J*1ra:d*s>
	pos	n.
Mercator	0.
	syl	Mer:ca:tor
	pron	<mR:1kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Latinized name of 1512-94, Flemish cartographer and mathematician.
Mercator projection	ety	C17: named after G. M#7ercator 
Mercator projection	0.
	syl	Mer:ca:tor pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an orthomorphic map projection on which parallels and meridians form a rectangular grid, scale being exaggerated with increasing distance from the equator. Also called: {Mercator's projection}.
mercenary	ety	C16: from Latin merc*_en*_arius, from merc*_es wages
mercenary	1.
	syl	mer+ce+nar:y
	pron	<1mR:sin*ri>, <-sinri>
	pos	adj.
	def	influenced by greed or gain.
mercenary	2.
	syl	mer+ce+nar:y
	pron	<1mR:sin*ri>, <-sinri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a mercenary or mercenaries.
mercenaries	infl
	head	mercenary
	syl	mer+ce+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mercenary	3.
	syl	mer+ce+nar:y
	pron	<1mR:sin*ri>, <-sinri>
	pos	n.
	def	a man hired to fight for a foreign army, etc.
mercenary	4.
	syl	mer+ce+nar:y
	pron	<1mR:sin*ri>, <-sinri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any person who works solely for pay.
mercenarily	sub
	head	mercenary
	syl	mer+ce+1nar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mercenariness	sub
	head	mercenary
	syl	mer+ce+nar:i+ness
	pos	n.
mercer	ety	C13: from Old French mercier dealer, from Vulgar Latin merci*_arius (unattested), from Latin merx goods, wares &- #!mer+cer@.y n.
mercer	0.
	syl	mer+cer
	pron	<1mR:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dealer in textile fabrics and fine cloth.
mercerize	ety	C19: named after John Mercer (1791-1866), English maker of textiles
mercerise	alt
	head	mercerize
	or	mercerize
	syl	mer+cer+ise
	pron	<1mR:s*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mercerize	0.
	or	mercerise
	syl	mer+cer+ize
	pron	<1mR:s*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (cotton yarn) with an alkali to increase its strength and reception to dye and impart a lustrous silky appearance.
mercerization	sub
	head	mercerize
	or	mercerisation
	syl	mer+cer:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mercerisation	sub
	head	mercerize
	or	mercerization
	syl	mer+cer:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
merchandise	ety	C13: from Old French. See #7merchant 
merchandise	1.
	syl	mer+chan+dise
	pron	<1mR:C*n2dIs>, <-2dIz>
	pos	n.
	def	commercial goods; commodities. {~} (#!m$z$:t#s$$n@!da$Iz).
merchandise	2.
	syl	mer+chan+dise
	pron	<1mR:C*n2dIs>, <-2dIz>
	pos	n.
	def	to engage in the commercial purchase and sale of (goods or services); trade.
merchandiser	sub
	head	merchandise
	syl	mer+chan+2dis+er
	pos	n.
merchant	ety	C13: from Old French, probably from Vulgar Latin merc*_at*_are (unattested), from Latin merc*_ar*_i to trade, from merx goods, wares
merchant	1.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in the purchase and sale of commodities for profit, esp. on international markets; trader.
merchant	2.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person engaged in retail trade.
merchant	3.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in historical contexts
	def	any trader.
merchant	4.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Deroga?!tory.
	def	a person dealing or involved in something undesirable.
	exam	1	a gossip merchant.
merchant	5.a.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	of the merchant navy.
	exam	1	a merchant sailor.
merchant	5.b.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or concerned with trade.
	exam	1	a merchant ship.
merchant	6.
	syl	mer+chant
	pron	<1mR:C*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conduct trade in; deal in.
merchant-like	sub
	head	merchant
	syl	mer:chant-2like
	pos	adj.
merchantable	0.
	syl	mer+chant+a:ble
	pron	<1mR:C*nt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for trading.
merchant bank	0.
	syl	mer+chant bank
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a financial institution engaged primarily in accepting foreign bills and underwriting new security issues.
merchant banker	sub
	head	merchant bank
	syl	mer+chant bank+er
	pos	n.
merchantmen	infl
	head	merchantman
	syl	mer+chant+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
merchantman	0.
	syl	mer+chant+man
	pron	<1mR:C*ntm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a merchant ship.
marine	alt
	head	merchant navy
	or	merchant navy
	syl	ma+rine
	pos	n.
merchant navy	0.
	or	marine
	syl	mer+chant na:vy
	pos	n.
	def	the ships or crew engaged in a nation's commercial shipping.
merchant prince	0.
	syl	mer+chant prince
	pos	n.
	def	a very wealthy merchant.
merchet	ety	C13: from Anglo-French, literally: #7market 
merchet	0.
	syl	mer+chet
	pron	<1mR:Cit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal England
	def	a fine paid by a tenant, esp. a villein, to his lord for allowing the marriage of his daughter.
Mercia	0.
	syl	Mer+ci:a
	pron	<1mR:Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom and earldom of central and S England during the Anglo-Saxon period that reached its height under King Offa (757-96).
Mercian	1.
	syl	Mer+ci:an
	pron	<1mR:Si*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Mercia or the dialect spoken there.
Mercian	2.
	syl	Mer+ci:an
	pron	<1mR:Si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Old and Middle English spoken in the Midlands of England south of the River Humber. See also {Anglian, Northumbrian}.
merciful	0.
	syl	mer+ci+ful
	pron	<1mR:siful>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or giving mercy; compassionate.
mercifully	sub
	head	merciful
	syl	mer+ci+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
mercifulness	sub
	head	merciful
	syl	mer+ci+ful+ness
	pos	n.
merciless	0.
	syl	mer+ci+less
	pron	<1mR:silis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without mercy; pitiless, cruel, or heartless.
mercilessly	sub
	head	merciless
	syl	mer+ci+less+ly
	pos	adv.
mercilessness	sub
	head	merciless
	syl	mer+ci+less+ness
	pos	n.
Melina	infl
	head	Mercouri
	syl	Mel:in:a
	pron	<m*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
Mercouri	0.
	syl	Mer:cou:ri
	pron	<2mR:1ku:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, Greek stage and film actress: her films include (1960).
mercurate	1.
	syl	mer+cu+rate
	pron	<1mR:kju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or mix with mercury.
mercurate	2.
	syl	mer+cu+rate
	pron	<1mR:kju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction in which a mercury atom is added to a compound.
mercuration	sub
	head	mercurate
	syl	mer+cu+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
mercurial	ety	C14: from Latin mercuri*_alis 
mercurial	1.
	syl	mer+cu+ri:al
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, containing, or relating to mercury.
mercurial	2.
	syl	mer+cu+ri:al
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	volatile; lively.
	exam	1	a mercurial temperament.
mercurial	3.
	syl	mer+cu+ri:al
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of, like, or relating to the god or the planet Mercury.
mercurial	4.
	syl	mer+cu+ri:al
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any salt of mercury for use as a medicine.
mercurially	sub
	head	mercurial
	syl	mer+1cu+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
mercurialness	sub
	head	mercurial
	or	mercuriality
	syl	mer+1cu+ri+al+ness
	pos	n.
mercuriality	sub
	head	mercurial
	or	mercurialness
	syl	mer+2cu+ri+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
mercurialism	0.
	syl	mer+cu+ri+al+ism
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*2lizM>
	pos	n.
	def	poisoning caused by chronic ingestion of mercury.
mercurialise	alt
	head	mercurialize
	or	mercurialize
	syl	mer+cu+ri+al+ise
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mercurialize	1.
	or	mercurialise
	syl	mer+cu+ri+al+ize
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make mercurial.
mercurialize	2.
	or	mercurialise
	syl	mer+cu+ri+al+ize
	pron	<mR:1kju*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with mercury or a mercury compound.
mercurialization	sub
	head	mercurialize
	or	mercurialisation
	syl	mer+2cu+ri+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mercurialisation	sub
	head	mercurialize
	or	mercurialization
	syl	mer+2cu+ri+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mercuric	0.
	syl	mer+cu+ric
	pron	<mR:1kju*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing mercury in the divalent state.
mercuric chloride	0.
	syl	mer+cu+ric chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous soluble crystalline substance used as a pesticide, antiseptic, and preservative for wood. Formula: HgCl\2. Also called: {bichloride of mercury, corrosive sublimate}.
mercuric oxide	0.
	syl	mer+cu+ric ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble poisonous substance existing in red and yellow powdered forms: used as pigments. Formula: HgO.
mercuric sulphide	0.
	syl	mer+cu+ric sul+phide
	pos	n.
	def	a compound of mercury, usually existing as a black solid ({metacinnabarite}) or a red solid ({cinnabar} or {vermillion}) , which is used as a pigment. Formula: HgS.
Mercurochrome	0.
	syl	Mer+cu+ro+chrome
	pron	<m*1kju*r*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a solution of merbromin, used as tropical antibacterial agent.
mercurous	0.
	syl	mer+cu+rous
	pron	<1mR:kjur*s>
	pos	n.
	def	of or containing mercury in the monovalent state. Mercurous salts contain the divalent ion Hg%2@b\2%+#800538 .
mercurous chloride	0.
	syl	mer+cu+rous chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a white tasteless insoluble powder used as a fungicide and formerly as a medical antiseptic, cathartic, and diuretic. Formula: Hg\2Cl\2. Also called: {calomel}.
mercury	ety	C14: from Latin Mercurius messenger of Jupiter, god of commerce; related to merx merchandise
mercuries	infl
	head	mercury
	syl	mer+cu+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mercury	1.
	syl	mer+cu+ry
	pron	<1mR:kjuri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {quicksilver, hydrargyrum}. a heavy silvery-white toxic liquid metallic element occurring principally in cinnabar: used in thermometers, barometers, mercury-vapour lamps, and dental amalgams. Symbol: Hg; atomic no.: 80; atomic wt.: 200.59; valency: 1 or 2; relative density: 13.546; melting pt.: -38.87?%C; boiling pt.: 356.58?%C.
mercury	2.
	syl	mer+cu+ry
	pron	<1mR:kjuri>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the euphorbiaceous genus See {dog's mercury}.
mercury	3.
	syl	mer+cu+ry
	pron	<1mR:kjuri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a messenger or courier.
Mercury	H1.0.
	syl	Mer:cu:ry
	pron	<1mR:kj*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the messenger of the gods. Greek counterpart: {Hermes}.
Mercury	H2.0.
	syl	Mer+cu+ry
	pron	<1mR:kj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest planet and the nearest to the sun. Mean distance from sun: 57.9 million km; period of revolution around sun: 88 days; period of axial rotation: 59 days; diameter and mass: 38 and 5.4 per cent that of earth respectively.
mercury arc	0.a.
	syl	mer+cu+ry arc
	pos	n.
	def	an electric discharge through ionized mercury vapour, producing a brilliant bluish-green light containing ultraviolet radiation.
mercury arc	0.b.
	syl	mer+cu+ry arc
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a mercury-arc rectifier.
	def	See also {ignitron}.
mercury chloride	0.
	syl	mer+cu+ry chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	See {mercurous chloride, mercuric chloride}.
mercury-vapour lamp	0.
	syl	mer:cu:ry-va:pour lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a lamp in which an electric discharge through a low pressure of mercury vapour is used to produce a greenish-blue light. It is used for street lighting and is also a source of ultraviolet radiation.
mercy	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin merc*_es wages, recompense, price, from merx goods
mercies	infl
	head	mercy
	syl	mer+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mercy	1.
	syl	mer+cy
	pron	<1mR:si>
	pos	n.
	def	compassionate treatment of or attitude towards an offender, adversary, etc., who is in one's power or care; clemency; pity.
mercy	2.
	syl	mer+cy
	pron	<1mR:si>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to show mercy.
	exam	1	to throw oneself on someone's mercy.
mercy	3.
	syl	mer+cy
	pron	<1mR:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a relieving or welcome occurrence or state of affairs.
	exam	1	his death was a mercy after weeks of pain.
at the mercy of	4.
	head	mercy
	syl	at the mercy of.
	def	in the power of.
mercy flight	0.
	syl	mer+cy flight
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft flight to bring a seriously ill or injured person to hospital from an isolated community.
mercy killing	0.
	syl	mer+cy kill+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {euthanasia}.
mercy seat	1.
	syl	mer+cy seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the gold platform covering the Ark of the Covenant and regarded as the throne of God where he accepted sacrifices and gave commandments (Exodus 25:17, 22).
mercy seat	2.
	syl	mer+cy seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the throne of God.
mere	ety	C15: from Latin merus pure, unmixed &- #!mere+ly adv.
mere	ety	Old English mere sea, lake; related to Old Saxon meri sea, Old Norse marr, Old High German mari; compare Latin mare 
mere	H2.1.
	syl	mere
	pron	<mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect or archaic.
	def	a lake or marsh.
mere	H2.2.
	syl	mere
	pron	<mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the sea or an inlet of it.
mere	ety	Old English gem*_@are 
mere	H3.0.
	syl	mere
	pron	<mi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a boundary or boundary marker.
mere	ety	from Maori
mere	H4.0.
	syl	mer:e
	pron	<1meri>
	pos	n.
	def	a Maori war club or a miniature copy of one worn as an ornament.
-mere	ety	from Greek meros part, portion
-mere	0.
	syl	-mere
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a part or division.
	exam	1	blastomere.
-meric	sub
	head	-mere
	syl	-mer:ic
	pos	adj.
George	infl
	head	Meredith
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Meredith	0.
	syl	Mer:e:dith
	pron	<1meridiT>
	pos	n.
	def	1828-1909, English novelist and poet. His works, notable for their social satire and analysis of character, include the novels (1876) and (1879) and the long tragic poem (1862).
merengue	ety	from American Spanish and Haitian Creole
merengue	0.
	syl	me+ren+gue
	pron	<m*1reGgA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Caribbean dance in duple time with syncopated rhythm.
meretricious	ety	C17: from Latin mer*_etr*_icius, from mer*_etrix prostitute, from mer*_ere to earn money
meretricious	1.
	syl	mer+e:tri+cious
	pron	<2meri1triS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	superficially or garishly attractive.
meretricious	2.
	syl	mer+e:tri+cious
	pron	<2meri1triS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	insincere.
	exam	1	meretricious praise.
meretricious	3.
	syl	mer+e:tri+cious
	pron	<2meri1triS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of, like, or relating to a prostitute.
meretriciously	sub
	head	meretricious
	syl	mer+e:1tri+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
meretriciousness	sub
	head	meretricious
	syl	mer+e:1tri+cious+ness
	pos	n.
merganser	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin mergus waterfowl, from mergere to plunge+ anser goose
mergansers	infl
	head	merganser
	or	merganser
	syl	mer+gan+sers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
merganser	infl
	or	mergansers
	syl	mer+gan+ser.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
merganser	0.
	syl	mer+gan+ser
	pron	<mR:1g@ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several typically crested large marine diving ducks of the genus having a long slender hooked bill with serrated edges. Also called: {sawbill}. See also {goosander}.
merge	ety	C17: from Latin mergere to plunge
merge	1.
	syl	merge
	pron	<mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to meet and join or cause to meet and join.
merge	2.
	syl	merge
	pron	<mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blend or cause to blend; fuse.
mergence	sub
	head	merge
	syl	mer+gence
	pos	n.
merger	1.
	syl	mer+ger
	pron	<1mR:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the combination of two or more companies, either by the creation of a new organization or by absorption by one of the others. Often called (Brit.): {amalgamation}.
merger	2.
	syl	mer+ger
	pron	<1mR:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the extinguishment of an estate, interest, contract, right, offence, etc., by its absorption into a greater one.
merger	3.
	syl	mer+ger
	pron	<1mR:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of merging or the state of being merged.
Mergui Archipelago	0.
	syl	Mer+gui Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pron	<mR:1gwE>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of over 200 islands in the Andaman Sea, off the Tenasserim coast of S Burma: mountainous and forested.
Meric	0.
	syl	Me+ri*,c
	pron	<m*1rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for the {Maritsa}.
M'erida	1.
	syl	M*'e+ri+da
	pron	Spanish <1mAriDa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Mexico, capital of Yucat*'an state: founded in 1542 on the site of the ancient Mayan city of T'ho; centre of the henequen industry; university. Pop.: 239222 (1975 est.).
M'erida	2.
	syl	M*'e+ri+da
	pron	Spanish <1mAriDa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Venezuela: found?!ed in 1558 by Spanish conquistadores; University of Los Andes (1785). Pop.: 74214 (1971).
M'erida	3.
	syl	M*'e+ri+da
	pron	Spanish <1mAriDa>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in W Spain, in Estremadura, on the Guadiana River: founded in 25 #7b.c. ; became the capital of Lusitania and one of the chief cities of Iberia. Pop.: 40059 (1970). Latin name: {Augusta Emerita}.
meridian	ety	C14: from Latin mer*_idi*_anus of midday, from mer*_idi*_es midday, from medius #7mid %1#7+ di*_es day
meridian	1.a.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the imaginary lines joining the north and south poles at right angles to the equator, designated by degrees of longitude from 0?% at Greenwich to 180?%.
meridian	1.b.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the great circle running through both poles. See {prime meridian}.
meridian	2.a.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the north and south celestial poles and the zenith and nadir of the observer.
meridian	2.b.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a meridian instrument.
meridian	3.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {meridian section}. a section of a surface of revolution, such as a paraboloid, that contains the axis of revolution.
meridian	4.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the peak; zenith.
	exam	1	the meridian of his achievements.
meridian	5.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	noon.
meridian	6.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	along or relating to a meridian.
meridian	7.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or happening at noon.
meridian	8.
	syl	me+rid+i:an
	pron	<m*1ridi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the peak of something.
meridian circle	0.
	syl	me+rid+i:an cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used in astronomy for determining the declination and right ascension of stars. It consists of a telescope attached to a graduated circle.
meridional	ety	C14: from Late Latin mer*_idi*_on*_alis southern; see #7meridian ; for form, compare septentri*_on*_alis #7septentrional 
meridional	1.
	syl	me+rid:i:o+nal
	pron	<m*1ridi*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	along, relating to, or resembling a meridian.
meridional	2.
	syl	me+rid:i:o+nal
	pron	<m*1ridi*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or located in the south, esp. of Europe.
meridional	3.
	syl	me+rid:i:o+nal
	pron	<m*1ridi*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the south, esp. of France.
meridionally	sub
	head	meridional
	syl	me+1rid:i:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
Prosper	infl
	head	M'erim'ee
	syl	Pros:per
	pron	<prcs1pe:r>
	pos	n.
M'erim'ee	0.
	syl	M*'e:ri:m*'ee
	pron	French <mAri1mA>
	pos	n.
	def	1803-70, French novelist, dramatist, and short-story writer, noted par?!ticularly for his short novels (1840) and (1845), on which Bizet's opera was based.
meringue	ety	C18: from French, origin obscure
meringue	1.
	syl	me+ringue
	pron	<m*1r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	stiffly beaten egg whites mixed with sugar and baked, often as a topping for pastry, etc.
meringue	2.
	syl	me+ringue
	pron	<m*1r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cake or shell of this mixture, often filled with cream.
merino	ety	C18: from Spanish, origin uncertain
merinos	infl
	head	merino
	syl	me+ri+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
merino	1.
	syl	me+ri+no
	pron	<m*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheep, originating in Spain.
merino	2.
	syl	me+ri+no
	pron	<m*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the long fine wool of this sheep.
merino	3.
	syl	me+ri+no
	pron	<m*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the yarn made from this wool, often mixed with cotton.
merino	4.a.
	syl	me+ri+no
	pron	<m*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an affluent and socially prominent person.
merino	4.b.
	syl	me+ri+no
	pron	<m*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pure merino cricketer.
merino	5.
	syl	me+ri+no
	pron	<m*1rEn*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	made from merino wool.
Merionethshire	0.
	syl	Mer:i+on+eth+shire
	pron	<2meri1oniT2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of N Wales, now part of Gwynedd.
meristem	ety	C19: from Greek meristos divided, from merizein to divide, from meris portion
meristem	0.
	syl	me+ri+stem
	pron	<1meri2stem>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant tissue responsible for growth, whose cells divide and differentiate to form the tissues and organs of the plant. Meristems occur within the stem (see {cambium}) and leaves and at the tips of stems and roots.
meristematic	sub
	head	meristem
	syl	mer:i+ste:mat+ic
	pron	<2meristi1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
meristic	1.
	syl	me+ris+tic
	pron	<m*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to the number of organs or parts in an animal or plant body.
	exam	1	meristic variation.
meristic	2.
	syl	me+ris+tic
	pron	<m*1ristik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	segmented.
	exam	1	meristic worms.
merit	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin meritum reward, desert, from mer*_ere to deserve
merit	1.
	syl	mer+it
	pron	<1merit>
	pos	n.
	def	worth or superior quality; excellence.
	exam	1	work of great merit.
merit	2.
	syl	mer+it
	pron	<1merit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a deserving or commendable quality or act.
	exam	1	judge him on his merits.
merit	3.
	syl	mer+it
	pron	<1merit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	spiritual credit granted or received for good works.
merit	4.
	syl	mer+it
	pron	<1merit>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of deserving; desert.
merit	5.
	syl	mer+it
	pron	<1merit>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {reward}.
merit	6.
	syl	mer+it
	pron	<1merit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be worthy of; deserve.
	exam	1	he merits promotion.
meritedly	sub
	head	merit
	syl	mer+it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
meritless	sub
	head	merit
	syl	mer+it+less
	pos	n.
meritocracies	infl
	head	meritocracy
	syl	mer:i+toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
meritocracy	1.
	syl	mer:i+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2meri1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	rule by persons chosen not because of birth or wealth, but for their superior talents or intellect.
meritocracy	2.
	syl	mer:i+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2meri1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons constituting such a group.
meritocracy	3.
	syl	mer:i+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<2meri1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a social system formed on such a basis.
meritorious	ety	C15: from Latin merit*_orius earning money
meritorious	0.
	syl	mer:i+to+ri+ous
	pron	<2meri1tc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	praiseworthy; showing merit.
meritoriously	sub
	head	meritorious
	syl	mer:i+1to+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
meritoriousness	sub
	head	meritorious
	syl	mer:i+1to+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
merits	1.
	syl	mer+its
	pron	<1merits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the actual and intrinsic rights and wrongs of an issue, esp. in a law case, as distinct from extraneous matters and technicalities.
her	infl
	head	merits
	syl	her
on its (his	2.
	head	merits
	syl	on its (his
	def	etc.) {merits}. on the intrinsic qualities or virtues.
merit system	0.
	syl	mer+it sys+tem
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the system of employing and promoting civil servants solely on the basis of ability rather than patronage. Compare {spoils system}.
merkin	ety	C16: of unknown origin
merkin	1.
	syl	mer+kin
	pron	<1mR:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial hairpiece for the pudendum; a pubic wig.
merkin	2.
	syl	mer+kin
	pron	<1mR:kin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the pudendum itself.
merle	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin merula 
merl	alt
	head	merle
	or	merle
	syl	merl
	pron	<mR:l>
	pos	n.
merle	0.
	or	merl
	syl	merle
	pron	<mR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	another name for the (European) {blackbird}.
Maurice	infl
	head	Merleau-Ponty
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<mc1ris>
	pos	n.
Merleau-Ponty	0.
	syl	Mer:leau-Pon:ty
	pron	French <merlo> <p?~c1ti>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-61, French phenomenological philosopher.
merlin	ety	C14: from Old French esmerillon, from esmeril, of Germanic origin
merlin	0.
	syl	mer+lin
	pron	<1mR:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small falcon, that has a dark plumage with a black-barred tail: used in falconry. See also {pigeon hawk}.
Merlin	0.
	syl	Mer:lin
	pron	<1mR:lin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	a wizard and counsellor to King Arthur eternally imprisoned in a tree by a woman to whom he revealed his secret craft.
merlon	ety	C18: from French, from Italian merlone, from merlo battlement
merlon	0.
	syl	mer+lon
	pron	<1mR:l*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	the solid upright section in a crenellated battlement.
mermaid	ety	C14: from mere lake, inlet+#7maid 
mermaid	0.
	syl	mer+maid
	pron	<1mR:2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary sea creature fabled to have a woman's head and upper body and a fish's tail.
mermaid's purse	0.
	syl	mer+maid's purse
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sea purse}.
merman	ety	C17: see #7mermaid 
mermen	infl
	head	merman
	syl	mer+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
merman	0.
	syl	mer+man
	pron	<1mR:2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a male counterpart of the mermaid.
mero-	ety	from Greek meros part, share
mero-	0.
	syl	mer:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	part or partial.
	exam	1	merocrine.
meroblastic	0.
	syl	mer:o+blas+tic
	pron	<2mer*u1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	of or showing cleavage of only the nonyolky part of the zygote, as in birds' eggs. Compare {holoblastic}.
meroblastically	sub
	head	meroblastic
	syl	mer:o+1blas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
merocrine	ety	C20: from #7mero -#7+ Greek krinein to separate
merocrine	0.
	syl	mer:o+crine
	pron	<1mer*2krIn>, <-krin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the secretion of glands
	def	characterized by formation of the product without undergoing disintegration. Compare {holocrine, {apocrine}}.
Meroe	0.
	syl	Mer:o:*"e
	pron	<1mer*u2E>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in N Sudan, on the Nile; capital of a kingdom that flourished from about 700 #7b.c. to about 350 #7a.d.
meroplankton	0.
	syl	mer:o+plank+ton
	pron	<2mer*u1pl@Gkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	plankton consisting of organisms at a certain stage of their life cycles, esp. larvae, the other stages not being spent as part of the plankton community. Compare {holoplankton}.
-merous	ety	from Greek meros part, division
-merous	0.
	syl	-mer:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in biology) having a certain number or kind of parts.
	exam	1	dimerous.
Merovingian	ety	C17: from French, from Medieval Latin Merovingi offspring of Merovaeus, Latin form of Merowig, traditional founder of the line
Merovingian	1.
	syl	Mer:o+vin+gi:an
	pron	<2mer*u1vinJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Frankish dynasty founded by Clovis I, which ruled Gaul and W Germany from about 500 to 751 #7a.d.
Merovingian	2.
	syl	Mer:o+vin+gi:an
	pron	<2mer*u1vinJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of this dynasty.
merozoite	0.
	syl	mer:o+zo+ite
	pron	<2mer*u1z*uIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the cells formed by fission of a schizont during the life cycle of sporozoan protozoans, such as the malaria parasite. Compare {trophozoite}.
merriment	0.
	syl	mer+ri+ment
	pron	<1merim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	gaiety, fun, or mirth.
merry	ety	Old English merige agreeable
merrier	infl
	head	merry
	syl	mer+ri+er
	pos	adj.
merriest	infl
	head	merry
	syl	mer+ri+est.
	pos	adj.
merry	1.
	syl	mer+ry
	pron	<1meri>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerful; jolly.
merry	2.
	syl	mer+ry
	pron	<1meri>
	pos	adj.
	def	very funny; hilarious.
merry	3.
	syl	mer+ry
	pron	<1meri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	slightly drunk.
merry	4.
	syl	mer+ry
	pron	<1meri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	delightful.
play merry hell with	5.
	head	merry
	syl	play merry hell with.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disturb greatly; disrupt.
merrily	sub
	head	merry
	syl	mer+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
merriness	sub
	head	merry
	syl	mer+ri+ness
	pos	n.
merry-andrew	ety	C17: original reference of Andrew unexplained
merry-andrew	0.
	syl	mer:ry-an:drew
	pos	n.
	def	a joker, clown, or buffoon.
merry dancers	0.
	syl	mer+ry danc+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Scot.
	def	the aurora borealis.
merry-go-round	1.
	syl	mer:ry-go-round
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{roundabout} (sense 1)}.
merry-go-round	2.
	syl	mer:ry-go-round
	pos	n.
	def	a whirl of activity or events.
	exam	1	the merry-go-round of the fashion world.
merrymaking	0.
	syl	mer:ry+mak:ing
	pron	<1meri2mAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	fun, revelry, or festivity.
merrymaker	sub
	head	merrymaking
	syl	mer:ry+2mak:er
	pos	n.
merry men	ety	C19: originally, the companions of a knight, outlaw, etc.
merry men	0.
	syl	mer+ry men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	a person's assistants or followers.
merrythought	0.
	syl	mer:ry+thought
	pron	<1meri2Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a less common word for {wishbone}.
the	infl
	head	Merse
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Merse	0.
	syl	Merse
	pron	<mR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile lowland area of SE Scotland, in the Borders region, north of the Tweed.
Merseburg	0.
	syl	Mer+se+burg
	pron	German <1merz*2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S East Germany, on the Saale River: residence of the dukes of Saxe-Merseburg (1656-1738); chemical industry. Pop.: 55225 (1972 est.).
Mersey	0.
	syl	Mer+sey
	pron	<1mR:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W England, rising in N Derbyshire and flowing northwest and west to the Irish Sea through a large estuary on which is situated the port of Liverpool. Length: about 112 km (70 miles).
Merseyside	0.
	syl	Mer:sey+side
	pron	<1mR:zi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a metropolitan county of NW England, comprising the districts of Sefton, Liverpool, St. Helens, Knowsley, and Wirral. Administrative centre: Liverpool. Pop.: 1578000 (1976 est.). Area: 652 sq. km (252 sq. miles).
Mersey sound	0.
	syl	Mer+sey sound
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic pop music of the Beatles and other groups from Liverpool in the 1960s.
Mersin	0.
	syl	Mer+sin
	pron	<me*1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Turkey, on the Mediterranean: oil refinery. Pop.: 152236 (1975). Also called: {I*,cel}.
Merthyr Tydfil	0.
	syl	Mer+thyr Tyd+fil
	pron	<1mR:T*> <1tidvil>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Wales, in Mid Glamorgan: situated on the S Wales coalfield. Pop.: 55215 (1971).
Merton	0.
	syl	Mer+ton
	pron	<1mR:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough in SW Greater London. Pop.: 169400 (1976 est.).
mes-	0.
	syl	mes-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {meso-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	mesarch;
	exam	2	mesencephalon;
	exam	3	mesenteron.
mesa	ety	from Spanish: table
mesa	0.
	syl	me:sa
	pron	<1mAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat tableland with steep edges, common in the southwestern U.S.
m'esalliance	ety	C18: from French: #7misalliance 
m'esalliance	0.
	syl	m*'e+sal+li+ance
	pron	<me1z@li*ns>, French <mAzal1j?~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	marriage with a person of lower social status.
mesarch	0.
	syl	mes+arch
	pron	<1mesa:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a xylem strand
	def	having the first-formed xylem surrounded by that formed later, as in fern stems. Compare {exarch%2, endarch}.
Mesa Verde	0.
	syl	Me:sa Verde
	pron	<1mAs*> <1vR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a high plateau in SW Colorado: remains of numerous prehistoric cliff dwellings, inhabited by the Pueblo Indians.
mescal	ety	C19: from American Spanish, from Nahuatl mexcalli the liquor, from metl #7maguey+ ixcalli stew
mescal	1.
	syl	mes+cal
	pron	<me1sk@l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {peyote}. a spineless globe-shaped cactus, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S. Its button-like tubercles ({mescal buttons}) contain mescaline and are chewed by certain Indian tribes for their hallucinogenic effects.
mescal	2.
	syl	mes+cal
	pron	<me1sk@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless alcoholic spirit distilled from the fermented juice of certain agave plants.
mescalin	alt
	head	mescaline
	or	mescaline
	syl	mes+ca+lin
	pron	<1mesk*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
mescaline	0.
	or	mescalin
	syl	mes+ca+line
	pron	<1mesk*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a hallucinogenic drug derived from mescal buttons. Formula: C\1\1H\1\7NO\3.
mesdames	0.
	syl	mes+dames
	pron	<1mA2d@m>, French <mA1dam>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {madame}.
mesdemoiselles	0.
	syl	mes+de+moi+selles
	pron	<2mAdmw*1zel>, French <mAdmwa1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {mademoiselle}.
mesembryanthemum	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek mes*_embria noon+ anthemon flower 
mesembryanthemum	0.
	syl	mes+em+bry+an+the:mum
	pron	<miz2embri1@n$Tim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus family See {{fig marigold}, {ice plant}}.
mesencephalon	0.
	syl	mes+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2mesen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the brain that develops from the middle portion of the embryonic neural tube. Compare {prosencephalon, rhombencephalon}. Nontechnical name: {midbrain}. &- {mes+en+ce@.phal+ic} (@!m$es$ens$I#!f@al$Ik)
mesenchyme	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7meso -#7+enchyma 
mesenchyme	0.
	syl	mes+en+chyme
	pron	<1meseG2kIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the part of the mesoderm that develops into connective tissue, cartilage, lymph, blood, etc.
mesenchymal	sub
	head	mesenchyme
	or	mesenchymatous
	syl	mes+en+chy+mal
	pron	<mes1eGkim*l>
	pos	adj.
mesenchymatous	sub
	head	mesenchyme
	or	mesenchymal
	syl	mes+en+chym:a+tous
	pron	<2meseG1kim*t*s>
	pos	adj.
mesenteritis	0.
	syl	mes+en+ter:i+tis
	pron	<mes2ent*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the mesentery.
mesentera	infl
	head	mesenteron
	syl	mes+en+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mesenteron	0.
	syl	mes+en+ter+on
	pron	<mes1ent*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {{midgut} (sense 1)}.
mesenteronic	sub
	head	mesenteron
	syl	mes+2en+ter+1on+ic
	pos	adj.
mesentery	ety	C16: from New Latin mesenterium; see #7meso -#7+enteron 
mesenteries	infl
	head	mesentery
	syl	mes+en+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mesentery	0.
	syl	mes+en+ter:y
	pron	<1mes*nt*ri>, <1mez->
	pos	n.
	def	the double layer of peritoneum that is attached to the back wall of the abdominal cavity and supports most of the small intestine.
mesenteric	sub
	head	mesentery
	syl	mes+en+1ter+ic
	pos	adj.
mesh	ety	C16: probably from Dutch maesche; related to Old English masc, Old High German masca 
mesh	1.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	a network; net.
mesh	2.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	an open space between the strands of a network.
mesh	3.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the strands surrounding these spaces.
mesh	4.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that ensnares, or holds like a net.
	exam	1	the mesh of the secret police.
mesh	5.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	the engagement of teeth on interacting gearwheels.
	exam	1	the gears are in mesh.
mesh	6.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of spacing of the strands of a mesh or grid, expressed as the distance between strands for coarse meshes or a number of strands per unit length for fine meshes. {~}
mesh	7.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	to entangle or become entangled.
mesh	8.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	usage	of gear teeth
	def	to engage or cause to engage.
mesh	9.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to coordinate (with).
	exam	1	to mesh with a policy.
mesh	10.
	syl	mesh
	pron	<meS>
	pos	n.
	def	to work or cause to work in harmony.
meshy	sub
	head	mesh
	syl	mesh:y
	pos	adj.
Meshach	0.
	syl	Me:shach
	pron	<1mES@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of Daniel's three companions who, together with Shadrach and Abednego, was miraculously saved from destruction in Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace (Daniel 3:12-30).
mesh connection	0.
	syl	mesh con+nec+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	Electrical engineering. in a polyphase system
	def	an arrangement in which the end of each phase is connected to the beginning of the next, forming a ring, each junction being connected to a terminal. See also {delta connection, star connection}.
Meshed	0.
	syl	Me+shed
	pron	<me1Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Mashhad}.
meshuga	ety	from Hebrew
meshuga	0.
	syl	me+shu+ga
	pron	<mi1Sug*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Yiddish.
	def	crazy.
mesial	ety	C19: from #7meso -#7+ -#7ial 
mesial	0.
	syl	me+si:al
	pron	<1mEzi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for {{medial} (sense 1)}.
mesially	sub
	head	mesial
	syl	me+si+al+ly
	pos	adv.
mesic	1.
	syl	me+sic
	pron	<1mEzik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or growing in conditions of medium water supply.
	exam	1	mesic plants.
mesic	2.
	syl	me+sic
	pron	<1mEzik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a meson.
mesically	sub
	head	mesic
	syl	mes:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mesitylene	ety	C19: from mesityl, from mesite, from New Latin mesita, from Greek mesit*_es mediator+-#7ene 
mesitylene	0.
	syl	me+sit:y+lene
	pron	<mi1siti2lEn>, <1mesiti2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid that occurs in crude petroleum; 1,3,5-trimethylbenzene. Formula: C\6H\3(CH\3)\3.
mesmerism	ety	C19: named after F. A. Mesmer (1734-1815), Austrian physician
mesmerism	1.
	syl	mes+mer+ism
	pron	<1mezm*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a hypnotic state induced by the operator's imposition of his will on that of the patient.
mesmerism	2.
	syl	mes+mer+ism
	pron	<1mezm*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an early doctrine concerning this.
mesmeric	sub
	head	mesmerism
	syl	mes+mer+ic
	pron	<mez1merik>
	pos	adj.
mesmerically	sub
	head	mesmerism
	syl	mes+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mesmerist	sub
	head	mesmerism
	syl	mes+mer+ist
	pos	n.
mesmerise	alt
	head	mesmerize
	or	mesmerize
	syl	mes+mer+ise
	pron	<1mezm*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mesmerize	1.
	or	mesmerise
	syl	mes+mer+ize
	pron	<1mezm*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a former word for {hypnotize}.
mesmerize	2.
	or	mesmerise
	syl	mes+mer+ize
	pron	<1mezm*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold (someone) as if spellbound.
mesmerization	sub
	head	mesmerize
	or	mesmerisation
	syl	mes+mer:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mesmerisation	sub
	head	mesmerize
	or	mesmerization
	syl	mes+mer:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mesmerizer	sub
	head	mesmerize
	or	mesmeriser
	syl	mes+mer+2iz+er
	pos	n.
mesmeriser	sub
	head	mesmerize
	or	mesmerizer
	syl	mes+mer+2is+er
	pos	n.
mesnalty	ety	C16: from legal French, from #7mesne 
mesnalties	infl
	head	mesnalty
	syl	mes+nal+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mesnalty	0.
	syl	mes+nal+ty
	pron	<1mEn*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the lands of a mesne lord.
mesne	ety	C15: from legal French meien in the middle, #7{mean %3}
mesne	1.
	syl	mesne
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	intermediate or intervening: used esp. of any assignment of property before the last.
	exam	1	a mesne assignment.
mesne profits	2.
	head	mesne
	syl	mesne profits.
	qual	Law.
	def	rents or profits accruing during the rightful owner's exclusion from his land.
mesne lord	0.
	syl	mesne lord
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a lord who held land from a superior lord and kept his own tenants on it.
meso-	ety	from Greek misos middle
mesobenthos	0.
	syl	mes:o+ben+thos
	pron	<2mez*1benT*s>, <2mes*->
	pos	n.
	def	flora and fauna living at the bottom of seas 182 to 914 metres deep.
mesoblast	0.
	syl	mes:o+blast
	pron	<1mes*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mesoderm}.
mesoblastic	sub
	head	mesoblast
	syl	mes:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
mesocarp	0.
	syl	mes:o+carp
	pron	<1mes*u2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle layer of the pericarp of a fruit, such as the flesh of a peach.
mesocephalic	1.
	syl	mes:o+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2mes*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	having a medium-sized head, esp. one with a cephalic index between 75 and 80.
mesocephalic	2.
	syl	mes:o+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2mes*usi1f@lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an individual with such a head.
mesocephalic	xref
	syl	mes:o+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2mes*usi1f@lik>
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	Compare {brachycephalic, dolichocephalic}.
mesocephaly	sub
	head	mesocephalic
	syl	mes:o+ceph+al:y
	pron	<2mes*u1sef*li>
	pos	n.
mesocratic	0.
	syl	mes:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2mes*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	containing 30-60 per cent of ferromagnesian minerals.
mesoderm	0.
	syl	mes:o+derm
	pron	<1mes*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle germ layer of an animal embryo, giving rise to muscle, blood, bone, connective tissue, etc. See also {ectoderm, endoderm}.
mesodermal	sub
	head	mesoderm
	or	mesodermic
	syl	mes:o+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
mesodermic	sub
	head	mesoderm
	or	mesodermal
	syl	mes:o+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
mesogastrium	0.
	syl	mes:o+gas+tri:um
	pron	<2mes*u1g@stri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the mesentery sup?!porting the embryonic stomach.
mesogastric	sub
	head	mesogastrium
	syl	mes:o+1gas+tric
	pos	adj.
mesoglea	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7meso -#7+ Greek gloia glue
mesogloea	alt
	head	mesoglea
	or	mesoglea
	syl	mes:o+gloe:a
	pron	<2mes*u1glE*>
	pos	n.
mesoglea	0.
	or	mesogloea
	syl	mes:o+gle:a
	pron	<2mes*u1glE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the gelatinous material between the outer and inner cellular layers of jellyfish and other coelenterates.
mesognathous	1.
	syl	me+sog+na+thous
	pron	<mi1sogn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	having slightly projecting jaws.
mesognathous	2.
	syl	me+sog+na+thous
	pron	<mi1sogn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	having a medium gnathic index.
mesognathism	sub
	head	mesognathous
	or	mesognathy
	syl	me+1sog+na+thism
	pos	n.
mesognathy	sub
	head	mesognathous
	or	mesognathism
	syl	me+1sog+na+thy
	pos	n.
Mesolithic	1.
	syl	Mes:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2mes*u1liTik>
	pos	n.
	def	the period between the Palaeolithic and the Neolithic, in Europe from about 12000 to 3000 #7b.c., characterized by the appearance of microliths.
Mesolithic	2.
	syl	Mes:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2mes*u1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Mesolithic.
Mesolonghi	0.
	syl	Me+so+lon+ghi
	pron	<2mes*1lc:Ggi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Missolonghi}.
Mesol'ongion	0.
	syl	Me+so+l*'on+gi+on
	pron	<2mes*1loGgi2on>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Missolonghi}.
mesomorph	0.
	syl	mes:o+morph
	pron	<1mes*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of person having a muscular body build with a relatively prominent underlying bone structure. Compare {ectomorph, endomorph}.
mesomorphic	1.
	syl	mes:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2mes*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	also
	def	existing in or concerned with an intermediate state of matter between a true liquid and a true solid. See also {liquid crystal, smectic, nematic}.
mesomorphic	2.
	syl	mes:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2mes*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	relating to or being a mesomorph.
mesomorphism	sub
	head	mesomorphic
	syl	mes:o+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
mesomorphy	sub
	head	mesomorphic
	syl	mes:o+2mor+phy
	pos	n.
meson	ety	C20: from #7meso -#7+ -#7{on } &- me+#!son+ic or #!me+sic adj.
meson	0.
	syl	me+son
	pron	<1mEzon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of elementary particles, such as a pion or kaon, that has a rest mass between those of an electron and a proton, and an integral spin. They are responsible for the force between nucleons in the atomic nucleus. Former name: {mesotron}. See also {muon}.
mesonephros	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7meso -#7+ Greek nephros kidney
mesonephros	0.
	syl	mes:o+neph+ros
	pron	<2mes*u1nefros>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of the embryonic kidney in vertebrates, becoming the adult kidney in fishes and amphibians and the epididymis in reptiles, birds, and mammals. See also {pronephros, metanephros}.
mesonephric	sub
	head	mesonephros
	syl	mes:o+1neph+ric
	pos	adj.
mesopause	0.
	syl	mes:o+pause
	pron	<1mes*u2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the zone of minimum temperature between the mesosphere and the thermosphere.
mesophyll	0.
	syl	mes:o+phyll
	pron	<1mes*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft chlorophyll-containing tissue of a leaf between the upper and lower layers of epidermis: involved in photosynthesis.
mesophyllic	sub
	head	mesophyll
	or	mesophyllous
	syl	mes:o+1phyl+lic
	pos	adj.
mesophyllous	sub
	head	mesophyll
	or	mesophyllic
	syl	mes:o+1phyl+lous
	pos	adj.
mesophyte	0.
	syl	mes:o+phyte
	pron	<1mes*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that grows in surround?!ings receiving an average supply of water.
mesophytic	sub
	head	mesophyte
	syl	mes:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2mes*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
Mesopotamia	ety	Latin, from Greek mesopotamia (khora) (the land) between rivers
Mesopotamia	0.
	syl	Mes:o+po+ta+mi:a
	pron	<2mes*p*1tAmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW Asia between the lower and middle reaches of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers: site of several ancient civilizations.
Mesopotamian	sub
	head	Mesopotamia
	syl	Mes:o+po+1ta+mi:an
	pos	n. adj.
mesosphere	0.
	syl	mes:o+sphere
	pron	<1mes*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmospheric layer lying between the stratosphere and the thermosphere, characterized by a rapid decrease in temperature with height.
mesospheric	sub
	head	mesosphere
	syl	mes:o+spher+ic
	pron	<2mes*u1sferik>
	pos	adj.
mesothelioma	ety	C20: from #7mesotheli (#7um) +-#7oma 
mesothelioma	0.
	syl	mes:o+the:li+o+ma
	pron	<2mez*u2$TEli1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour of the epithelium lining the lungs, abdomen, or heart: sometimes associated with exposure to asbestos dust.
mesothelium	ety	from New Latin, from #7meso -#7+ (#7epi) #7thelium  &- @!mes@.o+#!the@.li@.al adj.
mesothelium	0.
	syl	mes:o+the:li:um
	pron	<2mes*u1TEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	epithelium, derived from embryonic mesoderm lining body cavities.
mesothoraxes	infl
	head	mesothorax
	or	mesothoraces
	syl	mes:o+tho+rax:es
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mesothoraces	infl
	head	mesothorax
	or	mesothoraxes
	syl	mes:o+tho+ra:ces
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mesothorax	0.
	syl	mes:o+tho+rax
	pron	<2mes*u1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle segment of the thorax of an insect, bearing the second pair of walking legs and the first pair of wings. See also {prothorax, metathorax}.
mesothoracic	sub
	head	mesothorax
	syl	mes:o+tho+rac+ic
	pron	<2mes*uTc:1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
mesothorium	0.
	syl	mes:o+tho+ri:um
	pron	<2mes*u1Tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, obsolete.
	def	either of two radioactive elements. {Mesothorium I} is now called radium-228. {Mesothorium II} is now called actinium-228.
mesotron	0.
	syl	mes:o+tron
	pron	<1mes*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {meson}.
Mesozoic	1.
	syl	Mes:o+zo+ic
	pron	<2mes*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to an era of geological time that began 225000000 years ago with the Triassic period and lasted about 155000000 years until the end of the Cretaceous period.
the	2.
	head	Mesozoic
	syl	the.
	def	the Mesozoic era.
mesquite	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl mizquitl 
mesquit	alt
	head	mesquite
	or	mesquite
	syl	mes+quit
	pron	<me1skEt>, <1meskEt>
	pos	n.
mesquite	0.
	or	mesquit
	syl	mes+quite
	pron	<me1skEt>, <1meskEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any small mimosaceous tree of the genus esp. the tropical American whose sugary pods ({mesquite beans}) are used as animal fodder. Also called: {algarroba, honey locust, honey mesquite}.
mess	ety	C13: from Old French mes dish of food, from Late Latin missus course (at table), from Latin mittere to send forth, set out
mess	1.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of confusion or untidiness, esp. if dirty or unpleasant.
	exam	1	the house was in a mess.
mess	2.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	def	a chaotic or troublesome state of affairs; muddle.
	exam	1	his life was a mess.
mess	3.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dirty or untidy person or thing.
mess	4.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a portion of food, esp. soft or semiliquid food.
mess	5.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where service personnel eat or take recreation.
	exam	1	an officers' mess.
mess	6.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people, usually servicemen, who eat together.
mess	7.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	n.
	def	the meal so taken.
mess of pottage	8.
	head	mess
	syl	mess of pottage.
	def	a material gain involving the sacrifice of a higher value.
mess	9.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to muddle or dirty.
mess	10.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a mess.
mess	11.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to interfere; meddle.
mess	12.
	syl	mess
	pron	<mes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Military.
	usage	often foll. by with or together
	def	to group together, esp. for eating.
mess around	alt
	head	mess about
	or	mess about
	syl	mess a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
mess about	1.
	or	mess around
	syl	mess a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occupy oneself trivially; potter.
mess about	2.
	or	mess around
	syl	mess a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to interfere or meddle (with).
message	ety	C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin miss*_aticum (unattested) something sent, from Latin missus, past participle of mittere to send
message	1.
	syl	mes+sage
	pron	<1mesiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a communication, usually brief, from one person or group to another.
message	2.
	syl	mes+sage
	pron	<1mesiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an implicit meaning or moral, as in a work of art.
message	3.
	syl	mes+sage
	pron	<1mesiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal communiqu*'e.
message	4.
	syl	mes+sage
	pron	<1mesiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an inspired communication of a prophet or religious leader.
message	5.
	syl	mes+sage
	pron	<1mesiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a mission; errand.
get the message	6.
	head	message
	syl	get the message.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to understand what is meant. {~}
message	7.
	syl	mes+sage
	pron	<1mesiJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send as a message, esp. to signal (a plan, etc.).
message stick	0.
	syl	mes+sage stick
	pos	n.
	def	a stick bearing carved symbols, carried by an Australian Aborigine as identification.
Valeria	infl
	head	Messalina
	syl	Va:ler:i:a
	pron	<v*1li*ri*>
	pos	n.
Messalina	0.
	syl	Mes:sa:li:na
	pron	<2mes*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 48 #7a.d., wife of the Roman emperor Claudius, notorious for her debauchery and cruelty.
messaline	ety	C20: from French, origin obscure
messaline	0.
	syl	mes+sa+line
	pron	<2mes*1lEn>, <1mes*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a light lustrous twilled-silk fabric.
Messapic	alt
	head	Messapian
	or	Messapian
	syl	Mes+sa+pic
	pron	<m*1sApik>, <-1s@pik>
	pos	n.
Messapian	0.
	or	Messapic
	syl	Mes+sa+pi:an
	pron	<m*1sApi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a scantily recorded language of an ancient people of Calabria (the {Messapii) }, thought by some to be related to ancient Illyrian.
Messeigneurs	0.
	syl	Messeigneurs
	pron	French. <mAse1$j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	plural of {Monseigneur}.
Messene	0.
	syl	Mes+se:ne
	pron	<me1sEni>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city in the SW Peloponnese: founded in 369 #7b.c. as the capital of Messenia.
messenger	ety	C13: from Old French messagier, from #7message 
messenger	1.
	syl	mes+sen+ger
	pron	<1mesinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes messages from one person or group to another or others.
messenger	2.
	syl	mes+sen+ger
	pron	<1mesinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who runs errands or is employed to run errands.
messenger	3.
	syl	mes+sen+ger
	pron	<1mesinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a carrier of official dispatches; courier.
messenger	4.a.
	syl	mes+sen+ger
	pron	<1mesinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light line used to haul in a heavy rope.
messenger	4.b.
	syl	mes+sen+ger
	pron	<1mesinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an endless belt of chain, rope, or cable, used on a powered winch to take off power.
messenger	5.
	syl	mes+sen+ger
	pron	<1mesinJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a herald.
messenger RNA	0.
	syl	mes+sen+ger RNA
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a form of RNA, transcribed from a single strand of DNA, that carries genetic information required for protein synthesis from DNA to the ribosomes. Sometimes shortened to {m-RNA}. See also {transfer RNA, genetic code}.
Messenia	0.
	syl	Mes+se:ni:a
	pron	<m*1sEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the southwestern area of the Peloponnese in S Greece.
mess hall	0.
	syl	mess hall
	pos	n.
	def	a military dining room, usually large.
Olivier	infl
	head	Messiaen
	syl	O:li:vier
	pron	<cli1vjA>
	pos	n.
Messiaen	0.
	syl	Mes:siaen
	pron	French <me1sj*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French composer and organist. His music is distinguished by its rhythmic intricacy and is influenced by Hindu and Greek rhythms and bird song.
Messiah	ety	C14: from Old French Messie, ultimately from Hebrew m*_ash*_iah annointed &- Mes+#!si+ah+@!ship n.
Messiah	1.
	syl	Mes+si+ah
	pron	<mi1sI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the awaited king of the Jews, to be sent by God to free them.
Messiah	2.
	syl	Mes+si+ah
	pron	<mi1sI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Jesus Christ, when regarded in this role.
Messiah	3.
	syl	Mes+si+ah
	pron	<mi1sI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exceptional liberator of a country or people.
messianic	1.a.
	syl	mes+si+an+ic
	pron	<2mesi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Messiah, his awaited deliverance of the Jews, or the new age of peace expected to follow this.
messianic	1.b.
	syl	mes+si+an+ic
	pron	<2mesi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Jesus Christ or the salvation believed to have been brought by him.
messianic	2.a.
	syl	mes+si+an+ic
	pron	<2mesi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any popular leader promising deliverance or an ideal era of peace and prosperity.
messianic	2.b.
	syl	mes+si+an+ic
	pron	<2mesi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to promises of this kind or to an ideal era of this kind.
messianically	sub
	head	messianic
	syl	mes+si+1an:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Messidor	ety	C19: from French, from Latin messis harvest+Greek d*_oron gift
Messidor	0.
	syl	Mes+si+dor
	pron	French. <mesi1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of harvest: the tenth month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from June 20 to July 19.
messieurs	0.
	syl	mes+sieurs
	pron	<1mes*z>, French <mA1sj$o>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {monsieur}.
Messina	0.
	syl	Mes+si+na
	pron	<me1sEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Sicily, on the {Strait of Messina}: colonized by Greeks around 730 #7b.c. ; under Spanish rule (1282-1676 and 1678-1713); university (1549). Pop.: 261332 (1975 est.).
mess jacket	0.
	syl	mess jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a waist-length jacket tapering to a point at the back, worn by officers in the mess for formal dinners.
mess kit	1.
	syl	mess kit
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.; Brit.
	def	formal evening wear for officers.
mess kit	2.
	syl	mess kit
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	Also called: {mess gear}. eating utensils used esp. in the field.
messmate	1.
	syl	mess+mate
	pron	<1mes2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with whom one shares meals in a mess, esp. in the army.
messmate	2.
	syl	mess+mate
	pron	<1mes2mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various eucalyptus trees that grow amongst other species.
Messrs	0.
	syl	Messrs.
	pron	<1mes*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {Mr}.
messuage	ety	C14: from Norman French: household, perhaps through misspelling of Old French mesnage #7m*'enage 
messuage	0.
	syl	mes+suage
	pron	<1meswiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a dwelling house together with its outbuildings, curtilage, and the adjacent land appropriated to its use.
messier	infl
	head	messy
	syl	mess:i+er
	pos	adj.
messiest	infl
	head	messy
	syl	mess:i+est.
	pos	adj.
messy	0.
	syl	mess:y
	pron	<1mesi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty, confused, or untidy.
messily	sub
	head	messy
	syl	mess:i+ly
	pos	adv.
messiness	sub
	head	messy
	syl	mess:i+ness
	pos	n.
mestee	0.
	syl	mes+tee
	pron	<me1stE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mustee}.
mester	1.
	syl	mes+ter
	pron	<1mest*>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Yorkshire dialect.
	def	master: used as a term of address for a man who is the head of a house.
bad mester	2.
	head	mester
	syl	bad mester.
	qual	South Yorkshire dialect.
	def	a term for the devil, used when speaking to children.
mestizo	ety	C16: from Spanish, ultimately from Latin misc*_ere to mix
mestizos	infl
	head	mestizo
	or	mestizoes
	syl	mes+ti+zos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mestizoes	infl
	head	mestizo
	or	mestizos
	syl	mes+ti+zoes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mestizo	0.
	syl	mes+ti+zo
	pron	<me1stEz*u>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	a person of mixed parentage, esp. the offspring of a Spanish American and an American Indian.
mestiza	sub
	head	mestizo
	syl	mes+ti+za
	pron	<me1stEz*>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
mestranol	ety	C20: from #7m (#7ethyl) #7+ (#7o) #7estr (#7ogen) #7+ (pregn @b) an (e) (C\2\1H\3\6)+-#7ol 
mestranol	0.
	syl	mes+tra+nol
	pron	<1mestr*2nol>, <-2n*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic oestrogen used in combination with progesterones as an oral contraceptive. Formula: C\2\1H\2\6O\2.
Ivan	infl
	head	Mevstrovi'c
	syl	I:van
	pron	<1ivan>
	pos	n.
Mevstrovi'c	0.
	syl	Me*vs:tro:vi*'c
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1meStrc2viC>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1962, U.S. sculptor, born in Austria: his works include portraits of Sir Thomas Beecham and Pope Pius XI.
met	0.
	syl	met
	pron	<met>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {meet}.
met	1.
	syl	met.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metaphor.
met	2.
	syl	met.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metaphysics.
met	3.
	syl	met.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	meteorological.
	exam	1	the met. office weather report.
met	4.
	syl	met.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	meteorology.
met	5.
	syl	met.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metropolitan.
Meta	0.
	syl	Me:ta
	pron	<1mAt*>, Spanish <1mAta>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Colombia, rising in the Andes and flowing northeast and east, forming part of the border between Colombia and Venezuela, to join the Orinoco River. Length: about 1000 km (620 miles).
meta-	ety	from Greek (prep.)
meta-	1.
	syl	met:a-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating change, alteration, or alternation.
	exam	1	metabolism;
	exam	2	metamorphosis.
meta-	2.
	syl	met:a-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	transcending or going beyond.
	exam	1	metapsychology.
meta-	3.
	syl	met:a-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	occurring or situated behind or after.
	exam	1	metaphase.
meta-	4.
	syl	met:a-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel; often in italics
	def	denoting that an organic compound contains a benzene ring with substituents in the 1,3-positions.
	exam	1	metadinitrobenzene;
	exam	2	meta-
meta-	5.
	syl	met:a-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	denoting an isomer, polymer, or compound related to a specified compound (often differing from similar compounds that are prefixed by
meta-	6.
	syl	met:a-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	denoting an oxyacid that is the highest hydrated form of the anhydride or a salt of such an acid.
	exam	1	metaphosphoric acid.
metabolic pathway	0.
	syl	met:a+bol+ic path+way
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sequences of biochemical reactions, catalysed by enzymes, that occur in all living cells: concerned mainly with the exchange of energy and chemicals. See also {Krebs cycle}.
metabolism	ety	C19: from Greek metabol*_e change, from metaballein to change, from #7meta -+ ballein to throw &- met@.a+bol+ic (@!m$et$$#!b$Al$Ik) adj.
metabolism	1.
	syl	me+tab:o+lism
	pron	<mi1t@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum total of the chemical processes that occur in living organisms, resulting in growth, production of energy, elimination of waste material, etc. See {anabolism, basal metabolism, catabolism}.
metabolism	2.
	syl	me+tab:o+lism
	pron	<mi1t@b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum total of the chemical processes affecting a particular substance in the body.
	exam	1	carbohydrate metabolism;
	exam	2	iodine metabolism.
metabolically	sub
	head	metabolism
	syl	met:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metabolite	ety	C19: #7metabol (#7ism) #7+ -#7ite %1
metabolite	0.
	syl	me+tab:o+lite
	pron	<mi1t@b*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance produced during or taking part in metabolism.
metabolise	alt
	head	metabolize
	or	metabolize
	syl	me+tab:o+lise
	pron	<mi1t@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
metabolize	0.
	or	metabolise
	syl	me+tab:o+lize
	pron	<mi1t@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or be produced by metabolism.
metabolizable	sub
	head	metabolize
	or	metabolisable
	syl	me+1tab:o+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
metabolisable	sub
	head	metabolize
	or	metabolizable
	syl	me+1tab:o+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
metacarpal	1.
	syl	met:a+car+pal
	pron	<2met*1ka:pL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the metacarpus.
metacarpal	2.
	syl	met:a+car+pal
	pron	<2met*1ka:pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a metacarpal bone.
metacarpi	infl
	head	metacarpus
	syl	met:a+car+pi
	pron	<-pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metacarpus	1.
	syl	met:a+car+pus
	pron	<2met*1ka:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the skeleton of the hand between the wrist and the fingers, consisting of five long bones.
metacarpus	2.
	syl	met:a+car+pus
	pron	<2met*1ka:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bones in other vertebrates.
metacenter	alt
	head	metacentre
	or	metacentre
	syl	met:a+cen+ter
	pron	<1met*2sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
metacentre	0.
	or	metacenter
	syl	met:a+cen+tre
	pron	<1met*2sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the intersection of a vertical line through the centre of buoyancy of a floating body at equilibrium with a vertical line through the centre of buoyancy when the body is tilted.
metacentric	sub
	head	metacentre
	syl	met:a+1cen+tric
	pos	adj.
metachromatic	1.
	syl	met:a+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2met*kr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tissues and cells stained for microscopical examination
	def	taking a colour different from that of the dye solution.
metachromatic	2.
	syl	met:a+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2met*kr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of dyes
	def	capable of staining tissues or cells a colour different from that of the dye solution.
metachromatic	3.
	syl	met:a+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2met*kr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to metachromatism.
metachromatism	ety	C19: from #7meta -#7+chromato -#7+-ism 
metachromatism	0.
	syl	met:a+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<2met*1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in colour, esp. when caused by a change in temperature.
metacinnabarite	0.
	syl	met:a+cin+nab+a+rite
	pron	<2met*si1n@b*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the black solid form of mercuric sulphide.
metafemale	0.
	syl	met:a+fe:male
	pron	<2met*1fEmAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a sterile female organism, esp. a fruit fly that has three X chromo?!somes. Former name: {superfemale}.
metagalaxies	infl
	head	metagalaxy
	syl	met:a+gal+ax:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metagalaxy	0.
	syl	met:a+gal+ax:y
	pron	<2met*1g@l*ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	the total system of galaxies and intergalactic space making up the universe.
metagalactic	sub
	head	metagalaxy
	syl	met:a+ga+lac+tic
	pron	<2met*g*1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
metage	ety	C16: from #7{mete %1}
metage	1.
	syl	met+age
	pron	<1mEtiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the official measuring of weight or contents.
metage	2.
	syl	met+age
	pron	<1mEtiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge for this.
metagenesis	0.
	syl	met:a+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2met*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alternation of generations}.
metagenetic	sub
	head	metagenesis
	or	metagenic
	syl	met:a+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2met*Ji1netik>
	pos	adj.
metagenic	sub
	head	metagenesis
	or	metagenetic
	syl	met:a+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
metagenetically	sub
	head	metagenesis
	syl	met:a+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metagnathous	ety	C19: from #7meta -#7+gnathous 
metagnathous	0.
	syl	me+tag+na+thous
	pron	<mi1t@gn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the beaks of birds such as the crossbill
	def	having crossed tips.
metagnathism	sub
	head	metagnathous
	syl	me+1tag+na+2thism
	pos	n.
metal	ety	C13: from Latin metallum mine, product of a mine, from Greek metallon 
metal	1.a.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of chemical elements, such as iron or copper, that are often lustrous ductile solids, have acidic oxides, form positive ions, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.
metal	1.b.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy, such as brass or steel, containing one or more of these elements.
metal	2.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	type made of metal.
metal	3.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance of glass in a molten state or as the finished product.
metal	4.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {road metal}.
metal	5.a.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	the total weight of projectiles that can be shot by a ship's guns at any one time.
metal	5.b.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	the total weight or number of a ship's guns.
metal	6.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	gold or silver.
metal	7.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic quality of a person or thing; stuff.
metal	8.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the rails of a railway. {~}
metal	9.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	made of metal. {~} {+als, +al+ling, +alled} {+als, +al+ing, +aled}.
metal	10.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	to fit or cover with metal.
metal	11.
	syl	met+al
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	to make or mend (a road) with {road metal}.
metal-like	sub
	head	metal
	syl	met:al-2like
	pos	adj.
metall	alt
	head	metal
	or	metal
	syl	metall.
metal	1.
	or	metall
	syl	metal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metallurgical.
metal	2.
	or	metall
	syl	metal.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metallurgy.
metalanguage	0.
	syl	met:a+lan+guage
	pron	<1met*2l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a language or system of symbols used to discuss another language or system. See also {formal language, natural language}. Compare {object language}.
metallic	1.
	syl	me+tal+lic
	pron	<mi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal.
metallic	2.
	syl	me+tal+lic
	pron	<mi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of a metal.
	exam	1	a metallic click;
	exam	2	metallic lustre.
metallic	3.
	syl	me+tal+lic
	pron	<mi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a metal element
	def	existing in the free state rather than in combination.
	exam	1	metallic copper.
metallically	sub
	head	metallic
	syl	me+1tal+li+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metallic bond	0.
	syl	me+tal+lic bond
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the covalent bonding between atoms in metals, in which the valence electrons are free to move through the crystal.
metallic soap	0.
	syl	me+tal+lic soap
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a number of colloidal stearates, palmitates, or oleates of various metals, including aluminium, calcium, magnesium, iron, and zinc. They are used as bases for ointments, fungicides, fireproofing and waterproofing agents, and driers for paints and varnishes.
metalliferous	ety	C17: from Latin metallifer yielding metal, from metallum metal+ ferre to bear
metalliferous	0.
	syl	met+al+lif+er+ous
	pron	<2met%@1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing a metallic element.
	exam	1	a metalliferous ore.
metalline	1.
	syl	met+al+line
	pron	<1met*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or relating to metals.
metalline	2.
	syl	met+al+line
	pron	<1met*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing metals or metal ions.
metalist	alt
	head	metallist
	or	metallist
	syl	met+al+ist
	pron	<1metList>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
metallist	1.
	or	metalist
	syl	met+al+list
	pron	<1metList>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works with metals.
metallist	2.
	or	metalist
	syl	met+al+list
	pron	<1metList>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates a system of currency based on a metal, such as gold or silver.
metallise	infl
	head	metallize
	or	metalize
	syl	met+al+lise
	pron	<1met*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
metalize	infl
	head	metallize
	or	metallise
	syl	met+al+ize
	pron	<1met*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
metallize	0.
	syl	met+al+lize
	pron	<1met*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make metallic or to coat or treat with metal.
metallization	sub
	head	metallize
	syl	met+al+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
metallisation	sub
	head	metallize
	or	metalization
	syl	met+al+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
metalization	sub
	head	metallize
	or	metallisation
	syl	met+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
metallo-	ety	from Greek metallon 
metallo-	0.
	syl	met+al+lo-
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting metal.
	exam	1	metallography;
	exam	2	metalloid;
	exam	3	metallurgy.
metallocene	ety	C20: from #7metallo-+ -cene, as in #7ferrocene 
metallocene	0.
	syl	me+tal+lo+cene
	pron	<mi1t@l*u2sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any one of a class of organometallic sandwich compounds of the general formula M(C\5H\5)\2, where M is a metal atom. See {ferrocene}.
metallography	1.
	syl	met+al+log+ra+phy
	pron	<2met*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of metallurgy concerned with the composition and structure of metals and alloys.
metallography	2.
	syl	met+al+log+ra+phy
	pron	<2met*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a lithographic process using metal plates instead of stone; metal lithography.
metallographer	sub
	head	metallography
	or	metallographist
	syl	met+al+1log+ra+pher
	pos	n.
metallographist	sub
	head	metallography
	or	metallographer
	syl	met+al+1log+ra+phist
	pos	n.
metallographic	sub
	head	metallography
	syl	me+tal+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<mi2t@l*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
metallographically	sub
	head	metallography
	syl	me+2tal+lo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metalloid	1.
	syl	met+al+loid
	pron	<1met*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmetallic element, such as arsenic or silicon, that has some of the properties of a metal.
metalloid	2.
	syl	met+al+loid
	pron	<1met*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or being a metalloid.
metalloid	3.
	syl	met+al+loid
	pron	<1met*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	resembling a metal.
metallophone	0.
	syl	met+al+lo+phone
	pron	<me1t@l*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various musical instruments consisting of tuned metal bars struck with a hammer, such as the glockenspiel.
metallurgy	0.
	syl	met+al+lur+gy
	pron	<me1t@l*Ji>, U.S. <1met%*!lR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of the extraction, refining, alloying, and fabrication of metals and of their structure and properties.
metallurgic	sub
	head	metallurgy
	or	metallurgical
	syl	met+al+1lur+gic
	pos	adj.
metallurgical	sub
	head	metallurgy
	or	metallurgic
	syl	met+al+1lur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
metallurgically	sub
	head	metallurgy
	syl	met+al+1lur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metallurgist	sub
	head	metallurgy
	syl	met+al+lur+gist
	pron	<1met*2lR:Jist>, <me1t@l*Jist>
	pos	n.
metal spraying	0.
	syl	met+al spray+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which a layer of one metal is sprayed onto another in the molten state.
metalwork	1.
	syl	met:al+work
	pron	<1metL2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the craft of working in metal.
metalwork	2.
	syl	met:al+work
	pron	<1metL2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work in metal or articles made from metal.
metalworking	0.
	syl	met:al+work:ing
	pron	<1metL2wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the processing of metal to change its shape, size, etc., as by rolling, forging, etc., or by making metal articles.
metalworker	sub
	head	metalworking
	syl	met:al+2work:er
	pos	n.
metamale	0.
	syl	met:a+male
	pron	<1met*2mAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a sterile male organism, esp. a fruit fly that has one X chromosome and three sets of autosomes. Former name: {supermale}.
metamathematics	0.
	syl	met:a+math+e:mat+ics
	pron	<2met*2m@Ti1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the logical analysis of the reasoning, principles, and rules that control the use and combination of mathematical symbols, numbers, etc.
metamathematical	sub
	head	metamathematics
	syl	met:a+2math+e:1mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
metamathematician	sub
	head	metamathematics
	syl	met:a+2math+e:ma+1ti+cian
	pos	n.
metamer	0.
	syl	met:a+mer
	pron	<1met*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of two or more isomeric compounds exhibiting metamerism.
metamere	0.
	syl	met:a+mere
	pron	<1met*2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the similar body segments into which earthworms, crayfish, and similar animals are divided longitudinally. Also called: {somite}.
metameral	sub
	head	metamere
	syl	me+tam+er+al
	pron	<mi1t@m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
metameric	1.
	syl	met:a+mer+ic
	pron	<2met*1merik>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into or consisting of metameres. See also {{metamerism} (sense 1)}.
metameric	2.
	syl	met:a+mer+ic
	pron	<2met*1merik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with metamerism.
metamerically	sub
	head	metameric
	syl	met:a+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metamerism	1.
	syl	me+tam+er+ism
	pron	<mi1t@m*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: ({meta?!meric) segmentation}. the division of an animal into similar seg?!ments (metameres). In many vertebrates it is confined to the embryonic nervous and muscular systems.
metamerism	2.
	syl	me+tam+er+ism
	pron	<mi1t@m*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a type of isomerism in which molecular structures differ by the attachment of different groups to the same atom, as in CH\3OC\3H\7 and C\2H\5OC\2H\5.
metamorphous	alt
	head	metamorphic
	or	metamorphic
	syl	met:a+mor+phous
	pos	adj.
metamorphic	1.
	or	metamorphous
	syl	met:a+mor+phic
	pron	<2met*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resulting from metamorphosis or metamorphism.
metamorphic	2.
	or	metamorphous
	syl	met:a+mor+phic
	pron	<2met*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	altered considerably from the original structure and composition by pressure and heat. Compare {igneous, sedimentary}.
metamorphism	1.
	syl	met:a+mor+phism
	pron	<2met*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which metamorphic rocks are formed.
metamorphism	2.
	syl	met:a+mor+phism
	pron	<2met*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {metamorphosis}.
metamorphose	0.
	syl	met:a+mor+phose
	pron	<2met*1mc:f*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo metamorphosis or metamorphism.
metamorphosis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: transformation, from #7meta -+ morph*_e form
metamorphoses	infl
	head	metamorphosis
	syl	met:a+mor+pho+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metamorphosis	1.
	syl	met:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2met*1mc:f*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete change of physical form or substance.
metamorphosis	2.
	syl	met:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2met*1mc:f*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete change of character, appearance, etc.
metamorphosis	3.
	syl	met:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2met*1mc:f*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that has undergone metamorphosis.
metamorphosis	4.
	syl	met:a+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2met*1mc:f*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the rapid transformation of a larva into an adult that occurs in certain animals, for example the stage between tadpole and frog or between chrysalis and butterfly.
metanephros	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7meta -#7+ Greek nephros kidney
metanephroi	infl
	head	metanephros
	syl	met:a+neph+roi
	pron	<-rci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metanephros	0.
	syl	met:a+neph+ros
	pron	<2met*1nefros>
	pos	n.
	def	the last-formed posterior part of the embryonic kidney in reptiles, birds, and mammals, which remains functional in the adult. See also {pronephros, mesonephros}.
metaph	1.
	syl	metaph.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metaphor(ical).
metaph	2.
	syl	metaph.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	metaphysics.
metaphase	1.
	syl	met:a+phase
	pron	<1met*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the second stage of mitosis during which a body of longitudinally arranged threads (see {{spindle} (sense 7)}) is formed within the cell. See also {prophase, anaphase, telophase}.
metaphase	2.
	syl	met:a+phase
	pron	<1met*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding stage of the first division of meiosis.
metaphor	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek metaphora, from metapherein to transfer, from #7meta -#7+ pherein to bear
metaphor	0.
	syl	met:a+phor
	pron	<1met*f*>, <-2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action that it does not literally denote in order to imply a resemblance, for example Compare {simile}.
metaphoric	sub
	head	metaphor
	or	metaphorical
	syl	met:a+phor+ic
	pron	<2met*1forik>
	pos	adj.
metaphorical	sub
	head	metaphor
	or	metaphoric
	syl	met:a+1phor:i+cal
	pos	adj.
metaphorically	sub
	head	metaphor
	syl	met:a+1phor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metaphoricalness	sub
	head	metaphor
	syl	met:a+1phor:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
metaphosphate	0.
	syl	met:a+phos+phate
	pron	<2met*1fosfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of metaphosphoric acid.
metaphosphoric acid	0.
	syl	met:a+phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pron	<2met*fos1forik>
	pos	n.
	def	a glassy deliquescent highly polymeric solid, used as a dehydrating agent. Formula: (HPO\3)\x. See also {polyphosphoric acid}.
metaphrase	ety	C17: from Greek metaphrazein to translate
metaphrase	1.
	syl	met:a+phrase
	pron	<1met*2frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a literal translation. Compare {paraphrase}.
metaphrase	2.
	syl	met:a+phrase
	pron	<1met*2frAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter or manipulate the wording of.
metaphrase	3.
	syl	met:a+phrase
	pron	<1met*2frAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to translate literally.
metaphrast	ety	C17: from Medieval Greek metaphrast*_es translator
metaphrast	0.
	syl	met:a+phrast
	pron	<1met*2fr@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who metaphrases, esp. one who changes the form of a text, as by rendering verse into prose.
metaphrastic	sub
	head	metaphrast
	or	metaphrastical
	syl	met:a+1phras+tic
	pos	adj.
metaphrastical	sub
	head	metaphrast
	or	metaphrastic
	syl	met:a+1phras+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
metaphrastically	sub
	head	metaphrast
	syl	met:a+1phras+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metaphysic	1.
	syl	met:a+phys+ic
	pron	<2met*1fizik>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of first principles and assumptions underlying an enquiry or philosophical theory.
metaphysic	2.
	syl	met:a+phys+ic
	pron	<2met*1fizik>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {metaphysician}.
metaphysic	3.
	syl	met:a+phys+ic
	pron	<2met*1fizik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {metaphysical}.
metaphysical	1.
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to metaphysics.
metaphysical	2.
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on abstract reasoning.
metaphysical	3.
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	abstruse or over-theoretical.
metaphysical	4.
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incorporeal; supernatural.
metaphysically	sub
	head	metaphysical
	syl	met:a+1phys:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Metaphysical	1.
	syl	Met:a+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to certain 17th-century poets who combined intense feeling with ingenious thought and often used elaborate imagery and conceits. Notable among them were Donne, Herbert, and Marvell.
Metaphysical	2.
	syl	Met:a+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1fizikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a poet of this group.
metaphysicise	alt
	head	metaphysicize
	or	metaphysicize
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cise
	pron	<2met*1fizi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
metaphysicize	1.
	or	metaphysicise
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cize
	pron	<2met*1fizi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think, write, etc., metaphysically.
metaphysicize	2.
	or	metaphysicise
	syl	met:a+phys:i+cize
	pron	<2met*1fizi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a subject) metaphysically.
metaphysics	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Greek ta meta ta phusika the things after the physics, from the arrangement of the subjects treated in the works of Aristotle &- met@.a+phy+si+cian (#!m$et$$f$I#!z$I#s$$n) or met@.a+phys@.i+cist (#!m$et$$#!f$Iz$Is$Ist) n.
metaphysics	1.
	syl	met:a+phys+ics
	pron	<2met*1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of philosophy that deals with first principles, esp. of being and knowing.
metaphysics	2.
	syl	met:a+phys+ics
	pron	<2met*1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	popularly
	def	abstract or subtle discussion or reasoning.
metaplasia	0.
	syl	met:a+pla+si:a
	pron	<2met*1plAzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the transformation of one kind of tissue into a different kind.
metaplasm	0.
	syl	met:a+plasm
	pron	<1met*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nonliving constituents, such as starch and pigment granules, of the cytoplasm of a cell.
metaplasmic	sub
	head	metaplasm
	syl	met:a+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
metapolitics	0.
	syl	met:a+pol:i+tics
	pron	<2met*1politiks>
	pos	n.
	def	political theory (often used derogatorily).
metapsychology	1.
	syl	met:a+psy+chol+o:gy
	pron	<2met*sI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of philosophical questions, such as the relation between mind and body, that go beyond the laws of experimental psychology.
metapsychology	2.
	syl	met:a+psy+chol+o:gy
	pron	<2met*sI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any attempt to state the general laws of psychology.
metapsychology	3.
	syl	met:a+psy+chol+o:gy
	pron	<2met*sI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another word for {parapsychology}.
metapsychological	sub
	head	metapsychology
	syl	met:a+psy+cho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2met*2sIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
metasomatism	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7meta -#7, somato -
metasomatosis	alt
	head	metasomatism
	or	metasomatism
	syl	met:a+so+ma+to+sis
	pron	<2met*2s*um*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
metasomatism	0.
	or	metasomatosis
	syl	met:a+so+ma+tism
	pron	<2met*1s*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	change in the composition of a rock or mineral by the addition or replacement of chemicals.
metastable	1.
	syl	met:a+sta+ble
	pron	<2met*1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	usage	of a body or system
	def	having a state of apparent equilibrium although capable of changing to a more stable state.
metastable	2.
	syl	met:a+sta+ble
	pron	<2met*1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	usage	of an atom, molecule, ion, or atomic nucleus
	def	existing in an excited state with a relatively long lifetime.
metastable	3.
	syl	met:a+sta+ble
	pron	<2met*1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a metastable atom, ion, molecule, or nucleus.
metastability	sub
	head	metastable
	syl	met:a+sta+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
metastasis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: transition
metastases	infl
	head	metastasis
	syl	me+tas+ta+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metastasis	1.
	syl	me+tas+ta+sis
	pron	<mi1t@st*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the spreading of a disease, esp. cancer cells, from one part of the body to another.
metastasis	2.
	syl	me+tas+ta+sis
	pron	<mi1t@st*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a transformation or change, as in rhetoric, from one point to another.
metastasis	3.
	syl	me+tas+ta+sis
	pron	<mi1t@st*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {metabolism}.
metastatic	sub
	head	metastasis
	syl	met:a+stat+ic
	pron	<2met*1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
metastatically	sub
	head	metastasis
	syl	met:a+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metastasise	alt
	head	metastasize
	or	metastasize
	syl	me+tas+ta+sise
	pron	<mi1t@st*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
metastasize	0.
	or	metastasise
	syl	me+tas+ta+size
	pron	<mi1t@st*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Pathol. esp. of cancer cells
	def	to spread to a new site in the body via blood or lymph vessels.
metatarsal	1.
	syl	met:a+tar+sal
	pron	<2met*1ta:sL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the metatarsus.
metatarsal	2.
	syl	met:a+tar+sal
	pron	<2met*1ta:sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any bone of the metatarsus.
metatarsi	infl
	head	metatarsus
	syl	met:a+tar+si
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metatarsus	1.
	syl	met:a+tar+sus
	pron	<2met*1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the skeleton of the foot between the toes and the tarsus, consisting of five long bones.
metatarsus	2.
	syl	met:a+tar+sus
	pron	<2met*1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding skeletal part in other vertebrates.
metatheory	0.
	syl	met:a+the:o+ry
	pron	<1met*2Ti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the critical study of the nature and purpose of philosophy.
metatherian	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7meta -+ Greek th*_erion animal
metatherian	1.
	syl	met:a+the:ri:an
	pron	<2met*1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a subclass of mammals comprising the marsupials. {~}
metatherian	2.
	syl	met:a+the:ri:an
	pron	<2met*1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	any metatherian mammal; a marsupial.
metatherian	xref
	syl	met:a+the:ri:an
	pron	<2met*1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {eutherian, prototherian}.
metathesis	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek, from metatithenai to trans?!pose
metatheses	infl
	head	metathesis
	syl	me+tath+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metathesis	1.
	syl	me+tath+e:sis
	pron	<mi1t@T*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the trans?!position of two sounds or letters in a word or of two words in a sentence.
metathesis	2.
	syl	me+tath+e:sis
	pron	<mi1t@T*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {double decomposition}.
metathetic	sub
	head	metathesis
	or	metathetical
	syl	met:a+thet+ic
	pron	<2met*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
metathetical	sub
	head	metathesis
	or	metathetic
	syl	met:a+1thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
metathesise	alt
	head	metathesize
	or	metathesize
	syl	me+tath+e:sise
	pron	<mi1t@Ti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
metathesize	0.
	or	metathesise
	syl	me+tath+e:size
	pron	<mi1t@Ti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change by metathesis.
metathoraxes	infl
	head	metathorax
	or	metathoraces
	syl	met:a+tho+rax:es
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metathoraces	infl
	head	metathorax
	or	metathoraxes
	syl	met:a+tho+ra:ces
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metathorax	0.
	syl	met:a+tho+rax
	pron	<2met*1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the third and last segment of an insect's thorax, which bears the third pair of walking legs and the second pair of wings. See also {prothorax, mesothorax}.
metathoracic	sub
	head	metathorax
	syl	met:a+tho+rac+ic
	pron	<2met*Tc:1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
metaxylem	0.
	syl	met:a+xy+lem
	pron	<2met*1zIlem>
	pos	n.
	def	xylem tissue that consists of rigid thick-walled cells and occurs in parts of the plant that have finished growing. Compare {protoxylem}.
metazoan	ety	C19: from New Latin Metazoa; see #7meta -#7, -#7zoa 
metazoan	1.
	syl	met:a+zo+an
	pron	<2met*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal of the group in which the body is composed of many cells: includes all animals except sponges and protozoans.
metazoan	2.
	syl	met:a+zo+an
	pron	<2met*1z*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
'Elie	infl
	head	Metchnikoff
	syl	*'E:lie
	pron	<A1li>
	pos	n.
Metchnikoff	0.
	syl	Metch:ni:koff
	pron	French <meCni1kcf>, Russian <1mjACnik*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1916, Russian bacteriologist in France. He formulated the theory of phagocytosis and shared the Nobel prize for medicine (1908).
mete	ety	Old English metan; compare Old Saxon metan, Old Norse meta, German messen to measure
mete	H1.1.
	syl	mete
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to distribute or allot (something, often unpleasant).
mete	H1.2.
	syl	mete
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	vb. n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic, dialect.
	def	to measure.
mete	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin m*_eta goal, turning post (in race)
mete	H2.0.
	syl	mete
	pron	<mEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a mark, limit, or boundary (esp. in the phrase {metes and bounds) }.
metempiric	alt
	head	metempirical
	or	metempirical
	syl	met+em+pir+ic
	pos	adj.
metempirical	1.
	or	metempiric
	syl	met+em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<2metem1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond the realm of experience.
metempirical	2.
	or	metempiric
	syl	met+em+pir:i+cal
	pron	<2metem1pirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to metempirics.
metempirically	sub
	head	metempirical
	syl	met+em+1pir:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metempirics	0.
	syl	met+em+pir+ics
	pron	<2metem1piriks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of philosophy that deals with things existing beyond the realm of experience.
metempiricist	sub
	head	metempirics
	syl	met+em+1pir:i+cist
	pos	n.
metempsychosis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek, from metempsukhousthai, from #7meta -#7+ -em- in+ psukh*_e soul &- @!me+tem+psy+#!cho+sist n.
metempsychoses	infl
	head	metempsychosis
	syl	me+tem+psy+cho+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metempsychosis	1.
	syl	me+tem+psy+cho+sis
	pron	<2met*msI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the migration of a soul from one body to another.
metempsychosis	2.
	syl	me+tem+psy+cho+sis
	pron	<2met*msI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the entering of a soul after death upon a new cycle of existence in a new body either of human or animal form.
metencephalons	infl
	head	metencephalon
	or	metencephala
	syl	met+en+ceph:a+lons
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metencephala	infl
	head	metencephalon
	or	metencephalons
	syl	met+en+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metencephalon	0.
	syl	met+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2meten1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the embryonic hindbrain that develops into the cerebellum and pons Varolii.
metencephalic	sub
	head	metencephalon
	syl	met+en+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2metensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
meteor	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin mete*_orum, from Greek mete*_oron something aloft, from mete*_oros lofty, from meta- (intensifier)+ aeirein to raise
meteor	1.
	syl	me+te:or
	pron	<1mEti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small meteoroid that has entered the earth's atmosphere. Such objects have speeds approaching 70 kilometres per second.
meteor	2.
	syl	me+te:or
	pron	<1mEti*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shooting star, falling star}. the bright streak of light appearing in the sky due to the incandescence of such a body heated by friction at its surface.
meteoric	1.
	syl	me+te:or+ic
	pron	<2mEti1orik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, formed by, or relating to meteors.
meteoric	2.
	syl	me+te:or+ic
	pron	<2mEti1orik>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a meteor in brilliance, speed, or transience.
meteoric	3.
	syl	me+te:or+ic
	pron	<2mEti1orik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to the weather; meteorological.
meteorically	sub
	head	meteoric
	syl	me+te:1or:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
meteorite	0.
	syl	me+te:or+ite
	pron	<1mEti*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocklike object consisting of the remains of a meteoroid that has fallen on earth. It may be stony (see {aerolite}) or metallic (see {siderite}) .
meteoritic	sub
	head	meteorite
	syl	me+te:or+it+ic
	pron	<2mEti*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
meteorograph	0.
	syl	me+te:or:o+graph
	pron	<1mEti*r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that records various meteorological conditions.
meteorographic	sub
	head	meteorograph
	or	meteorographical
	syl	me+te:or:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
meteorographical	sub
	head	meteorograph
	or	meteorographic
	syl	me+te:or:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
meteoroid	0.
	syl	me+te:or+oid
	pron	<1mEti*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small celestial bodies that are thought to orbit the sun, possibly as the remains of comets. When they enter the earth's atmosphere, they become visible as meteors. &- {@!me+te@.or+#!oid+al}
meteor	alt
	head	meteorol
	or	meteorol
	syl	meteor.
meteorol	1.
	or	meteor
	syl	meteorol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	meteorological.
meteorol	2.
	or	meteor
	syl	meteorol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	meteorology.
meteorology	0.
	syl	me+te:or+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2mEti*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the earth's atmosphere, esp. of weather-forming processes and weather forecasting.
meteorological	sub
	head	meteorology
	or	meteorologic
	syl	me+te:or:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2mEti*r*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
meteorologic	sub
	head	meteorology
	or	meteorological
	syl	me+te:or:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
meteorologically	sub
	head	meteorology
	syl	me+te:or:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
meteorologist	sub
	head	meteorology
	syl	me+te:or+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
meteor shower	0.
	syl	me+te:or show+er
	pos	n.
	def	a transient rain of meteors, such as the Perseids, occurring at regular intervals and coming from a particular region in the sky. It is caused by the earth passing through a large number of meteoroids (a {meteor swarm) }.
meter	H1.0.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {{metre%1}}.
meter	H2.0.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {{metre%2}}.
meter	ety	C19: see #7{mete %1}
meter	H3.1.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that measures and records the quantity of a substance, such as gas, that has passed through it during a specified period.
meter	H3.2.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that measures and sometimes records an electrical or magnetic quantity, such as current, voltage, etc.
meter	H3.3.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {parking meter}.
meter	H3.4.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure (a rate of flow) with a meter.
meter	H3.5.
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print with stamps by means of a postage meter.
-meter	ety	from Greek metron measure
-meter	0.
	syl	-me:ter
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-meter	1.
	syl	-me:ter
	pos	n.
	def	indicating an instrument for measuring.
	exam	1	barometer.
-meter	2.
	syl	-me:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	indicating a verse having a specified number of feet.
	exam	1	pentameter.
metered mail	0.
	syl	me+tered mail
	pos	n.
	def	mail franked privately, under licence, with a machine bearing special markings ({meter marks}) .
meter maid	0.
	syl	me+ter maid
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a female traffic warden.
metestrus	0.
	syl	met+es+trus
	pron	<met1estr*s>, <-1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {metoestrus}.
metestrous	sub
	head	metestrus
	syl	met+1es+trous
	pos	adj.
Meth	0.
	syl	Meth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Methodist.
meth-	0.
	syl	meth-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a chemical compound derived from methane or containing methyl groups.
	exam	1	methacrylate resin.
methacrylate	1.
	syl	meth+ac+ry+late
	pron	<meT1@kri2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any ester of methacrylic acid.
methacrylate	2.
	syl	meth+ac+ry+late
	pron	<meT1@kri2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {methacrylate resin}.
methacrylate resin	0.
	syl	meth+ac+ry+late res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any acrylic resin derived from methacrylic acid.
methacrylic acid	0.
	syl	meth:a+cryl+ic ac:id
	pron	<2meT*1krilik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline water-soluble substance used in the manufacture of acrylic resins; 2-methylpropenoic acid. Formula: CH\2:C(CH\3)COOH.
methadone	ety	C20: from (#7di) #7meth (#7yl) #7+a (#7mino) #7+d (#7iphenyl) #7+ -#7one 
methadon	alt
	head	methadone
	or	methadone
	syl	meth:a+don
	pron	<1meT*2don>
	pos	n.
methadone	0.
	or	methadon
	syl	meth:a+done
	pron	<1meT*2d*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a narcotic analgesic drug similar to morphine but less habit-forming. Formula: C\2\1H\2\7NO.
methaemoglobin	0.
	syl	met+hae:mo+glo+bin
	pron	<met2hEm*1gl*ubin>, <me2TEm*->
	pos	n.
	def	a brown compound of oxygen and haemoglobin formed in the blood by the action of certain drugs.
methane	0.
	syl	me+thane
	pron	<1mETAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless flammable gas, the simplest alkane and the main constituent of natural gas: used as a fuel. Formula: CH\4. See also {marsh gas, firedamp}.
methane series	0.
	syl	me+thane se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {alkane series}. See {alkane}.
methanol	ety	C20: from #7methane+{-ol %1}
methanol	0.
	syl	meth:a+nol
	pron	<1meT*2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile poisonous liquid compound used as a solvent and fuel. Formula: CH\3OH. Also called: {methyl alcohol, wood alcohol}.
metheglin	ety	C16: from Welsh meddyglyn, from meddyg healer (from Latin medicus #7medical) #7+ llyn liquor
metheglin	0.
	syl	me+theg+lin
	pron	<m*1Teglin>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	spiced or medicated mead.
methenamine	ety	C20: #7meth -#7+ -#7ene+amine 
methenamine	0.
	syl	me+the:na+mine
	pron	<me1TEn*2mEn>, <-2mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hexamethylenetetramine}.
methionine	ety	C20: #7meth -#7+thionine 
methionine	0.
	syl	me+thi:o+nine
	pron	<me1$TI*2nEn>, <-2nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential amino acid containing sulphur, which occurs in many proteins; 2-amino-4(methylthio)-butanoic acid. Formula: CH\3SCH\2CH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
metho	0.
	syl	meth:o
	pron	<1me$T*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {methylated spirits}.
method	ety	C16: via French from Latin methodus, from Greek methodos, literally: a going after, from meta- after+ hodos way &- #!meth+od+ist n.
method	1.
	syl	meth+od
	pron	<1meT*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of proceeding or doing something, esp. a systematic or regular one.
method	2.
	syl	meth+od
	pron	<1meT*d>
	pos	n.
	def	orderliness of thought, action, etc.
method	3.
	syl	meth+od
	pron	<1meT*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the techniques or arrangement of work for a particular field or subject.
method	4.
	syl	meth+od
	pron	<1meT*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bell-ringing.
	def	any of several traditional sets of changes. See {{major} (sense 16)}, {{minor} (sense 8)}.
Method	0.a.
	syl	Meth+od
	pron	<1meT*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a technique of acting based on the theories of Stanislavsky, in which the actor bases his role on the inner motivation of the character he plays.
Method	0.b.
	syl	Meth+od
	pron	<1meT*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; as modifier
	exam	1	a Method actor.
methodic	alt
	head	methodical
	or	methodical
	syl	me+thod+ic
	pos	adj.
methodical	0.
	or	methodic
	syl	me+thod:i+cal
	pron	<mi1TodikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by method or orderliness; systematic.
methodically	sub
	head	methodical
	syl	me+1thod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
methodicalness	sub
	head	methodical
	syl	me+1thod:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
Methodism	0.
	syl	Meth+od+ism
	pron	<1meT*2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the system and practices of the Methodist church, developed by John Wesley and his followers.
Methodist	1.
	syl	Meth+od+ist
	pron	<1meT*2dist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the Nonconformist denominations that derive from the system of faith and practice initiated by John Wesley and his followers. {~} {Meth+od+is+tic} {Meth+od+is+ti+cal}.
Methodist	2.
	syl	Meth+od+ist
	pron	<1meT*2dist>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Methodism@T or@T the@T Church@T embodying@T it@T (the@T {Methodist Church) }.
Methodistically	sub
	head	Methodist
	syl	Meth+od+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Saint	infl
	head	Methodius
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Methodius	0.
	syl	Meth+o+di:us
	pron	<me1$T*udE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	with his younger brother Saint Cyril called 815-885 #7a.d., Greek Christian theologian sent as a missionary to the Moravians. Feast day: July 7.
methodise	alt
	head	methodize
	or	methodize
	syl	meth+od+ise
	pron	<1meT*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
methodize	0.
	or	methodise
	syl	meth+od+ize
	pron	<1meT*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize according to a method; systematize.
methodization	sub
	head	methodize
	or	methodisation
	syl	meth+od:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
methodisation	sub
	head	methodize
	or	methodization
	syl	meth+od:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
methodizer	sub
	head	methodize
	or	methodiser
	syl	meth+od+2iz+er
	pos	n.
methodiser	sub
	head	methodize
	or	methodizer
	syl	meth+od+2is+er
	pos	n.
methodologies	infl
	head	methodology
	syl	meth+od+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
methodology	1.
	syl	meth+od+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2meT*1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of methods and principles used in a particular discipline.
methodology	2.
	syl	meth+od+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2meT*1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of philosophy concerned with the science of method and procedure.
methodological	sub
	head	methodology
	syl	meth+od:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2meT*d*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
methodologically	sub
	head	methodology
	syl	meth+od:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
methodologist	sub
	head	methodology
	syl	meth+od+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
methotrexate	0.
	syl	meth:o+trex+ate
	pron	<2meT*u1treksAt>, <2mET*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a drug used in the treatment of certain cancers. Formula: C\2\0H\2\2N\8O\5.
methought	0.
	syl	me+thought
	pron	<mi1Tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the past tense of {methinks}.
methoxide	0.
	syl	meth+ox+ide
	pron	<meT1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	a saltlike compound in which the hydrogen atom in the hydroxyl group of methanol has been replaced by a metal atom, usually an alkali metal atom as in sodium methoxide, NaOCH\3. Also called: {methylate}.
meths	0.
	syl	meths
	pos	me$Ts; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an informal name for {methylated spirits}.
Methuselah	H1.0.
	syl	Me+thu+se+lah
	pron	<m*1Tju:z*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle holding the equivalent of eight normal bottles.
Methuselah	H2.0.
	syl	Me:thu:se:lah
	pron	<mi1Tju:z*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a patriarch supposed to have lived 969 years (Genesis 5:21-27) who has come to be regarded as a type of longevity. Douay spelling: {Ma@.thu@.sa@.la}.
methyl	ety	C19: from French m*'ethyle, back formation from #7methylene 
methyl	1.
	syl	me+thyl
	pron	<1mETIl>, <1meTil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH\3.
methyl	2.
	syl	me+thyl
	pron	<1mETIl>, <1meTil>
	pos	n.
	def	an organometallic compound in which methyl groups are bound directly to a metal atom.
methylic	sub
	head	methyl
	syl	me+thyl+ic
	pron	<m*1Tilik>
	pos	adj.
methyl acetate	0.
	syl	me+thyl ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile flammable liquid ester with a fragrant odour, used as a solvent, esp. in paint removers. Formula: CH\3COOCH\3.
methylal	0.
	syl	meth+yl+al
	pron	<1meTi2l@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile flammable liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform, used as a solvent; of dimethoxymethane. Formula: (CH\3O)\2CH\2. Also called: {formal}.
methyl alcohol	0.
	syl	me+thyl al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {methanol}.
methylamine	0.
	syl	me+thyl:a+mine
	pron	<mE1TIl*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable water-soluble gas, used in the manufacture of herbicides, dyes, and drugs. Formula: CH\3NH\2.
methylate	1.
	syl	meth+yl+ate
	pron	<1meTi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix with methanol.
methylate	2.
	syl	meth+yl+ate
	pron	<1meTi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction in which a methyl group is introduced into a molecule.
methylate	3.
	syl	meth+yl+ate
	pron	<1meTi2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {methoxide}.
methylation	sub
	head	methylate
	syl	meth+yl:1a+tion
	pos	n.
methylator	sub
	head	methylate
	syl	meth+yl:2a+tor
	pos	n.
methylated spirits	0.
	syl	meth+yl+at+ed spir+its
	pos	n.
	def	alcohol that has been denatured by the addition of methanol and pyridine and a violet dye. Also called: {metho, meths}.
methyl bromide	0.
	syl	me+thyl bro+mide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous gas or volatile liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform, used as a solvent, and extinguishant. Formula: CH\3Br.
methyl chloride	0.
	syl	me+thyl chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless gas with an ether-like odour, used as a refrigerant and anaesthetic. Formula: CH\3Cl.
methyldopa	ety	C20: from methyl+d (ihydr) o (xy) p (henyl) a (lani @bne) 
methyldopa	0.
	syl	me+thyl+do+pa
	pron	<2mETIl1d*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	a catecholamine drug used to treat hypertension. Formula: C\1\0H\1\3NO\4.
methylene	ety	C19: from French m*'ethyl*`ene, from Greek methu wine+ hul*_e wood+-#7ene : originally referring to a substance distilled from wood
methylene	0.
	syl	meth+yl+ene
	pron	<1meTi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group of atoms =CH\2 .
	exam	1	a methylene group or radical.
methylene blue	0.
	syl	meth+yl+ene blue
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-green crystalline compound forming a blue aqueous solution, used as a mild antiseptic and biological stain. Formula: C\1\6H\1\8N\3SCl.3H\2O. Also called: {methylthionine chloride}.
methyl ethyl ketone	0.
	syl	me+thyl e:thyl ke+tone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {butanone}.
methyl isobutyl ketone	0.
	syl	me+thyl i:so+bu+tyl ke+tone
	pron	<2Is*u1bju:tIl>, <-til>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble liquid ketone used as a solvent for organic compounds, esp. nitrocellulose; 4-methylpentan-2-one. Formula: CH\3COC\4H\9. Also called: {hexone}.
methyl methacrylate	0.
	syl	me+thyl meth+ac+ry+late
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid compound, used in the manufacture of certain methacrylate resins. Formula: CH\2C(CH\3)COOCH\3.
methylnaphthalene	0.
	syl	me+thyl+naph+tha+lene
	pron	<2mETIl1n@pT*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two isomeric derivatives of naphthalene: a liquid (1-methylnaphthalene), used in standardizing diesel fuels, or a solid (2-methylnaphthalene), an insecticide.
methylthionine chloride	0.
	syl	me+thyl+thi:o+nine chlo+ride
	pron	<2mETIl1TI*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {methylene blue}.
metic	ety	C19: from Greek metoikos, from #7meta - (indicating change)+- oikos dwelling
metic	0.
	syl	met+ic
	pron	<1metik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	an alien having some rights of citizenship in the city in which he lives.
meticulous	ety	C16 (meaning: timid): from Latin meticul*_osus fearful, from metus fear
meticulous	0.
	syl	me+tic:u+lous
	pron	<mi1tikjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very precise about details, even trivial ones; painstaking.
meticulously	sub
	head	meticulous
	syl	me+1tic:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
meticulousness	sub
	head	meticulous
	or	meticulosity
	syl	me+1tic:u+lous+ness
	pron	<mi2tikju1lositi>
	pos	n.
meticulosity	sub
	head	meticulous
	or	meticulousness
	syl	me+tic:u+los+i:ty
	pron	<mi2tikju1lositi>
	pos	n.
m'etier	ety	C18: from French, ultimately from Latin ministerium service
m'etier	1.
	syl	m*'e+ti+er
	pron	<1metiA>
	pos	n.
	def	a profession or trade, esp. that to which one is well suited.
m'etier	2.
	syl	m*'e+ti+er
	pron	<1metiA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's strong point or speciality.
M'etis	ety	C19: from French, from Vulgar Latin mixt*_icius (unattested) of mixed race; compare #7mestizo 
M'etif	alt
	head	M'etis
	or	M'etis
	syl	M*'e+tif
	pron	<me1tEf>
	pos	n.
M'etis	infl
	or	M'etifs
	syl	M*'e+tis
	pron	<-1tEs>, <-1tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
M'etifs	infl
	head	M'etis
	or	M'etis
	syl	M*'e+tifs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
M'etis	1.
	or	M'etif
	syl	M*'e+tis
	pron	<me1tEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of mixed parentage, esp. the offspring of a French Canadian and a North American Indian.
M'etis	2.
	or	M'etif
	syl	M*'e+tis
	pron	<me1tEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person having one eighth Negro ancestry; octoroon.
M'etisse	sub
	head	M'etis
	syl	M*'e+tisse
	pron	<me1tEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
metestrus	alt
	head	metoestrus
	or	metoestrus
	syl	met+es+trus
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
metoestrus	0.
	or	metestrus
	syl	met+oes+trus
	pron	<met1Estr*s>, <-1estr*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the period in the oestrous cycle following oestrus, characterized by lack of sexual activity.
metoestrous	sub
	head	metoestrus
	or	metestrous
	syl	met+1oes+trous
	pos	adj.
metestrous	sub
	head	metoestrus
	or	metoestrous
	syl	met+1es+trous
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
metol	ety	C20: from German, an arbitrary coinage
metol	0.
	syl	me+tol
	pron	<1mEtol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble organic substance used, in the form of its sulphate, as a photographic developer; methylaminophenol. See also {aminophenol}.
Metonic cycle	ety	C17: named after Meton, 5th-century #7b.c. Athenian astronomer
Metonic cycle	0.
	syl	Me+ton+ic cy+cle
	pron	<mi1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	a cycle of 235 synodic months after which the phases of the moon recur on the same day of the month. See also {golden number}.
metonym	0.
	syl	met:o+nym
	pron	<1met*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a word used in a metonymy. For example is a metonym for
metonymy	ety	C16: from Late Latin from Greek: a changing of name, from meta- (indicating change)+ onoma name
metonymies	infl
	head	metonymy
	syl	me+ton:y+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metonymy	0.
	syl	me+ton:y+my
	pron	<mi1tonimi>
	pos	n.
	def	the substitution of a word referring to an attribute for the thing that is meant, as for example the use of to refer to a monarch. Compare {synecdoche}.
metonymical	sub
	head	metonymy
	or	metonymic
	syl	met:o+nym:i+cal
	pron	<2met*1nimikL>
	pos	adj.
metonymic	sub
	head	metonymy
	or	metonymical
	syl	met:o+1nym+ic
	pos	adj.
metonymically	sub
	head	metonymy
	syl	met:o+1nym:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metope	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek metop*_e, from meta between+ op*_e one of the holes for the beam ends
metope	0.
	syl	met+ope
	pron	<1met*up>, <1met*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a square space between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.
metopic	0.
	syl	me+top+ic
	pron	<mi1topik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the forehead.
metralgia	ety	C20: from #7{metro -%1}#7+ -#7algia 
metralgia	0.
	syl	me+tral+gi:a
	pron	<mi1tr@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the uterus.
metre	ety	C18: from French; see #7metre %2
meter	alt
	head	metre
	or	metre
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
metre	H1.1.
	or	meter
	syl	me+tre
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metric unit of length equal to approximately 1.094 yards.
metre	H1.2.
	or	meter
	syl	me+tre
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of length; 1650763.73 wavelengths in vacuum of the radiation corresponding to the transition between the levels 2p\1\0 and 5d\5 of krypton-86. In l960 this definition replaced the definition based on the platinum-iridium metre bar kept in Paris. Symbol: m
metre	ety	C14: from Latin metrum, from Greek metron measure
meter	alt
	head	metre
	or	metre
	syl	me+ter
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
metre	H2.1.
	or	meter
	syl	me+tre
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the rhythmic arrangement of syllables in verse, usually according to the number and kind of feet in a line.
metre	H2.2.
	or	meter
	syl	me+tre
	pron	<1mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {{time} (sense 20)}.
metre-kilogram-second	0.
	syl	me:tre-kil:o:gram-sec:ond
	pos	n.
	def	See {mks units}.
metric	1.
	syl	met+ric
	pron	<1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the metre or metric system.
metric	2.
	syl	met+ric
	pron	<1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	denoting or relating to a set containing pairs of points for each of which a non-negative real number #Gp (the distance) can be defined, satisfying specific conditions.
metric	3.
	syl	met+ric
	pron	<1metrik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the function #Gp satisfying the conditions of membership of such a set (a {metric space) }.
metric	alt
	head	metrical
	or	metrical
	syl	met+ric
	pron	<1metrik>
	pos	adj.
metrical	1.
	or	metric
	syl	met+ri+cal
	pron	<1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to measurement.
metrical	2.
	or	metric
	syl	met+ri+cal
	pron	<1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or in poetic metre.
metrically	sub
	head	metrical
	syl	met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metrical psalm	0.
	syl	met+ri+cal psalm
	pos	n.
	def	a translation of one of the psalms into rhyming strict-metre verse usually sung as a hymn.
metricate	0.
	syl	met+ri+cate
	pron	<1metri2keit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (a measuring system, instrument, etc.) from nonmetric to metric units. &- {met+ri+#!ca+tion}
metric hundredweight	0.
	syl	met+ric hun:dred+weight
	pos	n.
	def	See {{hundredweight} (sense 3)}.
metrics	0.
	syl	met+rics
	pron	<1metriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the art of using poetic metre.
metric system	0.
	syl	met+ric sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	any decimal system of units based on the metre. For scientific purposes the Syst*`eme International d'Unit*'es (SI units) is used.
metric ton	0.
	syl	met+ric ton
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of mass equal to 1000 kilograms or 2204.6 pounds. Also called: {tonne}.
metrifies	infl
	head	metrify
	syl	met+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
metrifying	infl
	head	metrify
	syl	met+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
metrified	infl
	head	metrify
	syl	met+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
metrify	0.
	syl	met+ri+fy
	pron	<1metri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	to render into poetic metre.
metrifier	sub
	head	metrify
	syl	met+ri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
metrist	0.
	syl	met+rist
	pron	<1metrist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a person skilled in the use of poetic metre.
metritis	0.
	syl	me+tri+tis
	pron	<mi1trItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the uterus.
metro	ety	C20: from French, short for chemin de fer m*'etropolitain metropolitan railway
m'etro	alt
	head	metro
	or	metro
	syl	m*'et+ro
	pos	n.
metros	infl
	head	metro
	syl	met+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metro	0.
	or	m'etro
	syl	met+ro
	pron	<1metr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground railway system in certain cities, esp. in Europe, such as that in Paris.
metro-	ety	from Greek m*_etra womb
metro-	ety	from Greek metron measure
metro-	H2.0.
	syl	met:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a measure.
	exam	1	metronome.
metrology	ety	C19: from Greek metron measure
metrologies	infl
	head	metrology
	syl	me+trol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metrology	1.
	syl	me+trol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1trol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of weights and measures; the study of units of measurement.
metrology	2.
	syl	me+trol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1trol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a particu?!lar system of units.
metrological	sub
	head	metrology
	syl	met+ro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2metr*u1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
metrologically	sub
	head	metrology
	syl	met+ro+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
metrologist	sub
	head	metrology
	syl	me+1trol:o+gist
	pos	n.
metronidazole	ety	C20: from #7me (#7thyl) +(#7ni) #7tro- +#7-n- +(#7im @b) -#7id (#7e) #7+azole 
metronidazole	0.
	syl	met+ro+ni+da+zole
	pron	<2metr*1nId*2z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale yellow crystalline compound used to treat vaginal trichomoniasis. Formula: C\6H\9N\3O\3.
metronome	ety	C19: from Greek metron measure+ nomos rule, law
metronome	0.
	syl	met+ro+nome
	pron	<1metr*2n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device which indicates the exact tempo of a piece of music by producing a clicking sound from a pendulum with an adjustable period of swing.
metronomic	sub
	head	metronome
	syl	met+ro+nom+ic
	pron	<2metr*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
metronymic	ety	C19: from Greek m*_etronumikos, from m*_et*_er mother+ onoma name
matronymic	alt
	head	metronymic
	or	metronymic
	syl	mat+ro+nym+ic
	pos	adj.
metronymic	1.
	or	matronymic
	syl	met+ro+nym+ic
	pron	<2metr*u1nimik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a name
	def	derived from the name of its bearer's mother or another female ancestor.
metronymic	2.
	or	matronymic
	syl	met+ro+nym+ic
	pron	<2metr*u1nimik>
	pos	n.
	def	a metronymic name.
metropolis	ety	C16: from Late Latin from Greek: mother city or state, from m*_et*_er mother+ polis city
metropolises	infl
	head	metropolis
	syl	me+trop:o+lis:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
metropolis	1.
	syl	me+trop:o+lis
	pron	<mi1trop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the main city, esp. of a country or region; capital.
metropolis	2.
	syl	me+trop:o+lis
	pron	<mi1trop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a centre of activity.
metropolis	3.
	syl	me+trop:o+lis
	pron	<mi1trop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief see in an ecclesiastical province.
metropolitan	1.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a metropolis.
metropolitan	2.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting a city and its suburbs.
	exam	1	the metropolitan area.
metropolitan	3.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating an ecclesiastical metropolis.
metropolitan	4.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to the home territories of a country, as opposed to overseas territories.
	exam	1	metropolitan France.
metropolitan	5.a.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Churches.
	def	the head of an ecclesiastical province, ranking between archbishop and patriarch.
metropolitan	5.b.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	an archbishop.
metropolitan	5.c.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2metr*1polit*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an archbishop or bishop having authority in certain matters over the dioceses in his province.
metropolitanism	sub
	head	metropolitan
	syl	met+ro+1pol:i+tan+ism
	pos	n.
metropolitan county	0.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan coun+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in England since April 1, 1974
	def	any of the six conurbations established as units in the new local government system, with elected councils possessing powers resembling those of counties.
metropolitan district	0.
	syl	met+ro+pol:i+tan dis+trict
	pos	n.
	usage	in England since April 1, 1974
	def	any of the districts into which the new metropolitan counties are divided. Each metropolitan district has an elected council responsible for education, social services, etc. See also {{district} (sense 4)}.
metrorrhagia	0.
	syl	me+tror+rha+gi:a
	pron	<2mEtrc:1rAJi*>, <2met->
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal bleeding from the uterus.
-metry	ety	from Old French -metrie, from Latin -metria, from Greek, from metron measure
-metry	0.
	syl	-me:try
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the process or science of measuring.
	exam	1	anthropometry;
	exam	2	geometry.
-metric	sub
	head	-metry
	syl	-met:ric
	pos	adj.
Klemens	infl
	head	Metternich
	syl	Kle:mens
	pron	<1klA:m*ns>
	pos	n.
Metternich	0.
	syl	Met:ter:nich
	pron	German <1met*rni*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	1773-1859, Austrian statesman. He became foreign minister (1809) and made a significant contribution to the Congress of Vienna (1815). From 1821 to 1848 he was both foreign minister and chancellor of Austria and is noted for his defence of autocracy in Europe.
mettle	ety	C16: originally a spelling variant of #7metal 
mettle	1.
	syl	met+tle
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	courage; spirit.
mettle	2.
	syl	met+tle
	pron	<1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	inherent character.
on one's mettle	3.
	head	mettle
	syl	on one's mettle.
	def	roused to putting forth one's best efforts.
mettlesome	alt
	head	mettled
	or	mettled
	syl	met+tle+some
	pron	<1mAtLs*m>
	pos	adj.
mettled	0.
	or	mettlesome
	syl	met+tled
	pron	<1metLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	courageous or valiant.
Metz	0.
	syl	Metz
	pron	<mets>, French <mes>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France on the River Moselle: a free imperial city in the 13th century; annexed by France in 1552; part of Germany (1871-1918); centre of the Lorraine iron-mining region. Pop.: 117199 (1975).
meu	ety	C16: from Latin m*_eum, from Greek m*_eon 
meu	0.
	syl	meu
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spignel}.
Meung	0.
	syl	Meung
	qual	French
	def	m*~@o) See {Jean de Meung}.
meuniere	ety	French, literally: miller's wife
meuniere	0.
	syl	meu+ni*`ere
	pron	<m*n1je*>, French <m$o1nje:r>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fish
	def	dredged with flour, fried in butter, and served with butter, lemon juice, and parsley.
Meurthe-et-Moselle	0.
	syl	Meurthe-et-Mo:selle
	qual	French
	def	m@ort e mo#!z$el) a department of NE France, in Lorraine region. Capital: Nancy. Pop.: 741437 (1975). Area: 5280 sq. km (2059 sq. miles).
Meuse	1.
	syl	Meuse
	pron	<mR:z>, French <m$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Lorraine region: heavy fighting occurred here in World War I. Capital: Bar-le-Duc. Pop.: 214398 (1975). Area: 6241 sq. km (2434 sq. miles).
Meuse	2.
	syl	Meuse
	pron	<mR:z>, French <m$o:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Europe, rising in NE France and flowing north across E Belgium and the S Netherlands to join the Waal River before entering the North Sea. Length: 926 km (575 miles). Dutch name: {Maas}.
MeV	0.
	syl	MeV
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	million electronvolts (10%6 electronvolts).
mew	ety	C14: imitative
mew	H1.1.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a cat
	def	to make a characteristic high-pitched cry.
mew	H1.2.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sound.
mew	ety	Old English m*_@aw; compare Old Saxon m*_eu, Middle Dutch m*_ewe 
mew	H2.0.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any sea gull, esp. the common gull, Also called: {mew gull, sea mew}.
mew	ety	C14: from Old French mue, from muer to moult, from Latin m*_ut*_are to change
mew	H3.1.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or cage for hawks, esp. while moult?!ing.
mew	H3.2.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to confine (hawks or falcons) in a shelter, etc., usually by tethering them to a perch.
mew	H3.3.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confine, conceal.
mew	ety	C14: from Old French muer to moult, from Latin m*_ut*_are to change
mew	H4.1.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hawks or falcons
	def	to moult.
mew	H4.2.
	syl	mew
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	trs.
	def	to shed (one's covering, clothes, etc.).
Mewar	0.
	syl	Me+war
	pron	<me1wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{Udaipur} (sense 1)}.
mewl	ety	C17: imitative
mewl	1.
	syl	mewl
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a baby
	def	to cry weakly; whimper (often in the phrase {mewl and puke) }.
mewl	2.
	syl	mewl
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	such a cry.
mewler	sub
	head	mewl
	syl	mewl+er
	pos	n.
mews	ety	C14: pl. of #7{mew %3}, originally referring to royal stables built on the site of hawks' mews at Charing Cross in London
mews	1.
	syl	mews
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a yard or street lined by buildings originally used as stables but now often converted into dwellings.
mews	2.
	syl	mews
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the buildings around a mews.
MEX	0.
	syl	MEX
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Mexico.
Mex	1.
	syl	Mex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Mexican.
Mex	2.
	syl	Mex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Mexico.
Mexicali	0.
	syl	Mex:i+cal:i
	pron	<2meksi1ka:li>, Spanish <2mA$xi1kali>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Mexico, capital of Baja California state, on the border with the U.S. adjoining Calexico, California: centre of a rich irrigated agricultural region. Pop.: 331059 (1975 est.).
Mexican hairless	0.
	syl	Mex:i+can hair+less
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of small hairless dog with mottled skin.
Mexican War	0.
	syl	Mex:i+can War
	pos	n.
	def	the war fought between the U.S. and Mexico (1846-48), through which the U.S. acquired the present-day Southwest.
Mexico	1.
	syl	Mex:i+co
	pron	<1meksi2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in North America, on the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific: early Mexican history includes the Maya, Toltec, and Aztec civilizations; conquered by the Spanish between 1519 and 1525 and achieved independence in 1821; lost Texas to the U.S. in 1836 and California and New Mexico in 1848. It is generally mountainous with three ranges of the Sierra Madre (east, west, and south) and a large central plateau. Official language: Spanish. Religion: chiefly Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Mexico City. Pop.: 48225238 (1970). Area: 1967183 sq. km (761530 sq. miles). Official name: {United Mexican States}. Spanish name: {M*'ejico}.
Mexico	2.
	syl	Mex:i+co
	pron	<1meksi2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of Mexico, on the central plateau surround?!ing Mexico City, which is not administratively part of the state. Capital: Toluca. Pop.: 3833185 (1970). Area: 21460 sq. km (8287 sq. miles).
Gulf of	3.
	head	Mexico
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an arm of the Atlantic, bordered by the U.S., Cuba, and Mexico: linked with the Atlantic by the Florida Strait and with the Caribbean by the Yucat*'an Channel. Area: about 160000 sq. km (618000 sq. miles).
Mexican	sub
	head	Mexico
	syl	Mex:i+can
	pron	<1meksik*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Mexico City	0.
	syl	Mex:i+co Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Mexico, on the central plateau at an altitude of 2240 m (7350 ft.): founded as the Aztec capital (Tenochtitl*'an) in about 1300; conquered and rebuilt by the Spanish in 1521; forms, with its suburbs, the federal district of Mexico; the largest industrial complex in the country. Pop.: 3025564 (1970).
Giacomo	infl
	head	Meyerbeer
	syl	Gia:co:mo
	pron	<1Ja:komo>
	pos	n.
Meyerbeer	0.
	syl	Mey:er:beer
	pron	German <1mI*r2bA:r>
	pos	n.
	def	real name 1791-1864, German composer, esp. of operas, such as (1831) and (1836).
Otto (Fritz)	infl
	head	Meyerhof
	syl	Ot:to (Fritz)
	pron	<1cto>
	pos	n.
Meyerhof	0.
	syl	Mey:er:hof
	pron	German <1mI*r2ho:f>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1951, German physiologist, noted for his work on the metabolism of muscles. He shared the Nobel prize for medicine (1922).
MEZ	ety	from German Mitteleurop*"aische Zeit 
MEZ	0.
	syl	MEZ
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Central European Time.
mezcal	0.
	syl	mez+cal
	pron	<me1sk@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mescal}.
mezcaline	0.
	syl	mez+ca+line
	pron	<1mezk*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mescaline}.
mezereon	ety	C15: via Medieval Latin from Arabic m*_azary*_un 
mezereon	1.
	syl	me+ze:re:on
	pron	<me1zi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian thymelaeaceous shrub, with fragrant early-blooming purplish-pink flowers and small scarlet fruits.
mezereon	2.
	syl	me+ze:re:on
	pron	<me1zi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mezereum}.
mezereon	alt
	head	mezereum
	or	mezereum
	syl	me+ze:re:on
	pos	n.
mezereum	0.
	or	mezereon
	syl	me+ze:re:um
	pron	<mi1zi*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried bark of certain shrubs of the genus esp. mezereon, formerly used as a vesicant and to treat arthritis.
M'ezieres	0.
	syl	M*'e+zi*`eres
	pron	French <mA1zje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE France, on the River Meuse opposite Charleville. See {Charleville-M*'ezi*`eres}.
mezuzah	ety	from Hebrew, literally: doorpost
mezuzahs	infl
	head	mezuzah
	or	mezuzoth
	syl	me+zu+zahs
	pron	Hebrew <-zu1zct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mezuzoth	infl
	head	mezuzah
	or	mezuzahs
	syl	me+zu+zoth
	pron	Hebrew <-zu1zct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mezuzah	0.
	syl	me+zu+zah
	pron	<m*1zuz*>, <-1zu:->, Hebrew <m*zu1za>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a piece of parchment inscribed with scriptural passages. It is fixed to the doorpost of a Jewish house, etc., or worn round the neck.
mezzanine	ety	C18: from French, from Italian, diminutive of mezzano middle, from Latin medi*_anus #7median 
mezzanine	1.
	syl	mez+za+nine
	pron	<1mez*2nEn>, <1mets*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mezza?!nine floor, entresol}. an intermediate storey, esp. a low one between the ground and first floor of a building.
mezzanine	2.
	syl	mez+za+nine
	pron	<1mez*2nEn>, <1mets*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre, U.S.
	def	the first balcony.
mezzanine	3.
	syl	mez+za+nine
	pron	<1mez*2nEn>, <1mets*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre, Brit.
	def	a room or floor beneath the stage.
mezza voce	ety	Italian, literally: half voice
mezza voce	0.
	syl	mez+za voc:e
	pron	<1mets*> <1v*uCi>, Italian <1mAddza> <1voCA>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. in singing
	def	softly; quietly.
mezzo	ety	C19: from Italian, literally; half, from Latin medius middle
	infl
	head	mezzo
	syl	~
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
mezzo	1.
	syl	mez+zo
	pron	<1mets*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	moderately; quite.
	exam	1	mezzo forte;
	exam	2	mezzo piano.
mezzos	infl
	head	mezzo
	syl	mez+zos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mezzo	2.
	syl	mez+zo
	pron	<1mets*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {mezzo-soprano}.
mezzo-relievo	ety	from Italian: half relief
mezzo-rilievo	alt
	head	mezzo-relievo
	or	mezzo-relievo
	syl	mez:zo-ri:lie:vo
	pron	<2mets*uri1lEv*u>
	pos	n.
mezzo-relievo	0.
	or	mezzo-rilievo
	syl	mez:zo-re:lie:vo
	pron	<2mets*uri1lEv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	carving in which the depth of the relief is halfway between that of high relief and low relief.
mezzo-sopranos	infl
	head	mezzo-soprano
	syl	mez:zo-so:pra:nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mezzo-soprano	1.
	syl	mez:zo-so:pra:no
	pos	n.
	def	a female voice intermediate between a soprano and contralto and having a range from the A below middle C to the F an eleventh above it. Sometimes shortened to {mezzo}.
mezzo-soprano	2.
	syl	mez:zo-so:pra:no
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice.
mezzotint	ety	C18: from Italian mezzotinto half tint &- #!mez+zo+@!tint+er n.
mezzotint	1.
	syl	mez+zo+tint
	pron	<1mets*u2tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of engraving a copper plate by scraping and burnishing the roughened surface.
mezzotint	2.
	syl	mez+zo+tint
	pron	<1mets*u2tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a print made from a plate so treated.
mezzotint	3.
	syl	mez+zo+tint
	pron	<1mets*u2tint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engrave (a copper plate) in this fashion.
mf	ety	Italian: moderately loud 
mf	0.
	syl	mf
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	mezzo forte.
MF	1.
	syl	MF
	qual	abbrev. for:; Radio.
	def	medium frequency.
MF	2.
	syl	MF
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Middle French.
mfd	0.
	syl	mfd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	manufactured.
mfg	0.
	syl	mfg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	manufacturing.
MFH	0.
	syl	MFH
	qual	Hunting. abbrev. for
	def	Master of Foxhounds.
mfr	1.
	syl	mfr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manufacture.
mfr	2.
	syl	mfr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manufacturer.
mg	alt
	or	mg
	syl	mg.
mg	0.
	or	mg
	syl	mg
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	milligram.
Mg	0.
	syl	Mg
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	magnesium.
MG	0.
	syl	MG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	machine gun.
MGB	ety	from Russian Ministerstvo gosudarstvennoi bezopasnosti 
MGB	0.
	syl	M.G.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ministry of State Security; the Soviet secret police from 1946 to 1954.
Mgr	1.
	syl	Mgr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	manager.
Mgr	2.
	syl	Mgr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Monseigneur.
Mgr	3.
	syl	Mgr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Monsignor.
MHA	0.
	syl	M.H.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Australia
	def	Member of the House of Assembly.
MHD	0.
	syl	MHD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	magnetohydrodynamics.
MHG	0.
	syl	MHG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Middle High German.
mho	ety	C19: formed by reversing the letters of #7ohm (first used by Lord Kelvin)
mhos	infl
	head	mho
	syl	mhos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mho	0.
	syl	mho
	pron	<m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {siemens}.
MHR	0.
	syl	M.H.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S. and Australia
	def	Member of the House of Representatives.
MHz	0.
	syl	MHz
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	megahertz.
mi	ety	C16: see #7gamut 
me	alt
	head	mi
	or	mi
	syl	me
	pron	<mE>
	pos	n.
mi	0.
	or	me
	syl	mi
	pron	<mE>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in tonic sol-fa
	def	the third degree of any major scale; mediant.
MI	0.
	syl	MI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Military Intelligence.
mi	0.
	syl	mi.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	mile.
MI	0.
	syl	MI5
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Military Intelligence, section five; a former official and present-day popular name for the counterintelli?!gence agency of the British Government.
MI	0.
	syl	MI6
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Military Intelligence, section six; a former official and present-day popular name for the intelligence and espionage agency of the British Government.
MIA	0.
	syl	M.I.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area.
Miami	0.
	syl	Mi+am:i
	pron	<mI1@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in SE Florida, on Biscayne Bay: developed chiefly after 1896, esp. with the Florida land boom of the 1920s; centre of an extensive tourist area. Pop.: 353984 (1973 est.).
mia mia	ety	from a native Australian language
mia mia	0.
	syl	mi:a mi:a
	pron	<1mE*1mE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian Aborigine's hut.
Miami Beach	0.
	syl	Mi+am:i Beach
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in SE Florida, on an island separated from Miami by Biscayne Bay. Pop.: 87072 (1970).
miaow	alt
	head	miaou
	or	miaou
	syl	mi:aow
	pron	<mi1au>, <mjau>
	pos	vb. interj.
miaou	0.
	or	miaow
	syl	mi:aou
	pron	<mi1au>, <mjau>
	pos	vb. interj.
	def	variant spellings of {meow}.
miasma	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek: defilement, from miainein to defile
miasmata	infl
	head	miasma
	or	miasmas
	syl	mi+as+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
miasmas	infl
	head	miasma
	or	miasmata
	syl	mi+as+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
miasma	1.
	syl	mi+as+ma
	pron	<mi1@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unwholesome or foreboding atmosphere.
miasma	2.
	syl	mi+as+ma
	pron	<mi1@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	pollution in the atmosphere, esp. noxious vapours from decomposing organic matter.
miasmal	sub
	head	miasma
	syl	mi+1as+mal
	pron	<2mE*z1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
miasmatic	sub
	head	miasma
	syl	mi+as+mat+ic
	pron	<2mE*z1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
miasmatical	sub
	head	miasma
	or	miasmic
	syl	mi:as+1mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
miasmic	sub
	head	miasma
	or	miasmatical
	syl	mi+1as+mic
	pos	adj.
miaul	0.
	syl	mi+aul
	pron	<mi1aul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	another word for {meow}.
Mic	0.
	syl	Mic.
	qual	Bible abbrev. for
	def	Micah.
mica	ety	C18: from Latin: grain, morsel
mica	0.
	syl	mi:ca
	pron	<1mIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of lustrous rock-forming minerals consisting of hydrous silicates of aluminium, potassium, etc., in monoclinic crystalline form, occurring in igneous and metamorphic rock. Because of their resistance to electricity and heat they are used as dielectrics, in heating elements, etc. Also called: {isinglass}.
micaceous	sub
	head	mica
	syl	mi+ca+ceous
	pron	<mI1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
Micah	1.
	syl	Mi:cah
	pron	<1mIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the late 8th century #7b.c.
Micah	2.
	syl	Mi:cah
	pron	<1mIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his prophecies. Douay spelling: {Mi@.che@.as} (ma$I#!ki$:$$s).
Micawber	ety	C19: after a character in Dickens' novel David Copperfield  &- Mi+#!caw+ber+ish adj. &- Mi+#!caw+ber+ism n.
Micawber	0.
	syl	Mi+caw+ber
	pron	<mi1kc:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who idles and trusts to fortune.
mice	0.
	syl	mice
	pron	<mIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {mouse}.
micelle	ety	C19: from New Latin micella, diminutive of Latin m*_ica crumb
micell	infl
	head	micelle
	or	micella
	syl	mi+cell
	pron	<mi1sel>
	pos	n.
micella	infl
	head	micelle
	or	micell
	syl	mi+cel+la
	pron	<mi1sel*>
	pos	n.
micelle	0.a.
	syl	mi+celle
	pron	<mi1sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a charged aggregate of molecules of colloidal size in a solution.
micelle	0.b.
	syl	mi+celle
	pron	<mi1sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any molecular aggregate of colloidal size, such as a particle found in coal.
micellar	sub
	head	micelle
	syl	mi+1cel+lar
	pos	adj.
Mich	1.
	syl	Mich.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Michaelmas.
Mich	2.
	syl	Mich.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Michigan.
Michael	0.
	syl	Mi:chael
	pron	<1mIkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	one of the archangels.
Michaelmas	0.
	syl	Mich+ael+mas
	pron	<1mikLm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Sept. 29, the feast of St. Michael the archangel; in England, Ireland, and Wales, one of the four quarter days.
Michaelmas daisy	0.
	syl	Mich+ael+mas dai+sy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of various plants of the genus that have small autumn-blooming purple, pink, or white flowers: family (composites).
Michaelmas term	0.
	syl	Mich+ael+mas term
	pos	n.
	def	the autumn term at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and some other educational establishments.
Michelangelo	0.
	syl	Mi:chel:an:ge:lo
	pron	<2mIkL1@nJi2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1475-1564, Florentine sculptor, painter, architect, and poet; one of the outstanding figures of the Renaissance. Among his creations are the sculptures of (1504) and of which was commissioned for the tomb of Julius II, for whom he also painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel (1508-12). (1533-41), also in the Sistine, includes a torturous vision of Hell and a disguised self-portrait. His other works include the design of the Laurentian Library (1523-29) and of the dome of St. Peter's, Rome.
Michelozzo	0.
	syl	Mi:che:loz:zo
	pron	Italian <2mikA1lcttso>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1396-1472, Italian architect and sculptor. His most important design was the Palazzo Riccardo for the Medici family in Florence (1444-59).
Albert Abraham	infl
	head	Michelson
	syl	Al:bert A:bra:ham.
	pos	n.
Michelson	0.
	syl	Mi:chel:son
	pron	<1mIkLsN>
	pos	n.
	def	1852-1931, U.S. physicist, born in Germany: noted for his part in the Michelson-Morley experiment: Nobel prize for physics 1907.
Michelson-Morley experiment	0.
	syl	Mi:chel:son-Mor:ley ex+per:i+ment
	pos	n.
	def	an experiment first performed in 1887 by A. A. Michelson and E. W. Morley, in which an interferometer was used to attempt to detect a difference in the velocities of light in directions parallel and perpendicular to the earth's motion. The negative result was explained by the special theory of relativity.
michigan	0.
	syl	mich:i+gan
	pron	<1miSig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{newmarket} (sense 2)}.
Michigan	1.
	syl	Mich:i+gan
	pron	<1miSig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the N central U.S., occupying two peninsulas between Lakes Superior, Huron, Michigan and Erie: generally low-lying. Capital: Lansing. Pop.: 8875083 (1970). Area: 147156 sq. km (56817 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Mich}. or (with zip code) {MI}
Lake	2.
	head	Michigan
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in the N central U.S. between Wisconsin and Michigan: the third largest of the five Great Lakes and the only one wholly in the U.S.; linked with Lake Huron by the Straits of Mackinac. Area: 58000 sq. km (22400 sq. miles).
Michigander	sub
	head	Michigan
	syl	Mich:i+gan+der
	pron	<2miSi1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
Michiganite	sub
	head	Michigan
	syl	Mich:i+gan+2ite
	pos	adj. n.
Michoac'an	0.
	syl	Mi+cho:a+c*'an
	pron	Spanish <2miCoa1kan>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW Mexico, on the Pacific: rich mineral resources. Capital: Morelia. Pop.: 2324226 (1970). Area: 59864 sq. km (23114 sq. miles).
Mick	ety	C19: from the nickname for Michael 
Mickey	alt
	head	Mick
	or	Mick
	syl	Mick:ey
	pos	n.
Mick	0.
	or	Mickey
	syl	Mick
	pron	<mik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a slang name for an Irishman or a Roman Catholic.
mickery	0.
	syl	mick+e:ry
	pron	<1mik*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a pool or soakage in a river bed.
mickey	ety	C20: of unknown origin
micky	alt
	head	mickey
	or	mickey
	syl	mick:y
	pron	<1miki>
	pos	n.
take the mickey	infl
	head	mickey
	or	micky out of
	syl	take the mickey
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
micky out of	infl
	head	mickey
	or	take the mickey
	syl	micky out of.
	pos	n.
mickey	H1.0.
	or	micky
	syl	mick+ey
	pron	<1miki>
	pos	n.
	def	to tease.
micky	alt
	head	mickey
	or	mickey
	syl	mick:y
	pron	<1miki>
	pos	n.
mickey	H2.0.
	or	micky
	syl	mick+ey
	pron	<1miki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a young bull, esp. one that is wild and unbranded.
Mickey Finn	ety	C20: of unknown origin
Mickey Finn	0.a.
	syl	Mick:ey Finn
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a drink containing a drug to make the drinker unconscious, usually formed by the combination of chloral hydrate and alcohol. It can be poisonous.
Mickey Finn	0.b.
	syl	Mick:ey Finn
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the drug itself. Often shortened to {Mickey}.
Mickey Mouse	ety	C20: from the name of a cartoon character created by Walt Disney, known for his simple-minded attitudes
Mickey Mouse	1.
	syl	Mick:ey Mouse
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	sometimes not caps.; of music, esp. that of dance bands
	def	mechanical or spiritless.
Mickey Mouse	2.
	syl	Mick:ey Mouse
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	sometimes not caps.
	def	ineffective; petty.
	exam	1	he settled for a Mickey Mouse job instead of something challenging.
Adam	infl
	head	Mickiewicz
	syl	Ad:am
	pron	<1adam>
	pos	n.
Mickiewicz	0.
	syl	Mic:kie:wicz
	pron	Polish <mits1kjeviC>
	pos	n.
	def	1798-1855, Polish poet, whose epic (1834) is regarded as a masterpiece of Polish literature.
mickle	ety	C13 mikel, from Old Norse mikell, replacing Old English micel #7much 
muckle	alt
	head	mickle
	or	mickle
	syl	muck+le
	pron	<1m^kL>
mickle	1.
	or	muckle
	syl	mick+le
	pron	<1mikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	great or abundant.
mickle	2.
	or	muckle
	syl	mick+le
	pron	<1mikL>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	much; greatly.
mickle	3.
	or	muckle
	syl	mick+le
	pron	<1mikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a great amount, esp. in the proverb,
Micmacs	infl
	head	Micmac
	or	Micmac
	syl	Mic+macs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Micmac	infl
	or	Micmacs
	syl	Mic+mac
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Micmac	1.
	syl	Mic+mac
	pron	<1mikm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in the Maritime Provinces of Canada.
Micmac	2.
	syl	Mic+mac
	pron	<1mikm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
micra	0.
	syl	mi+cra
	pron	<1mIkr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {micron}.
micro-	ety	from Greek mikros small
micro-	1.
	syl	mi:cro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	small or minute.
	exam	1	microspore.
micro-	2.
	syl	mi:cro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating magnification or amplification.
	exam	1	microscope;
	exam	2	microphone.
micro-	3.
	syl	mi:cro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	involving the use of a microscope.
	exam	1	micrography.
micro-	4.
	syl	mi:cro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a method or instrument for dealing with small quantities.
	exam	1	microelectronics;
	exam	2	microm?!eter.
micro-	5.
	syl	mi:cro-
	usage	before a vowel; in pathology
	def	indicating abnormal smallness or underdevelopment.
	exam	1	microcephaly;
	exam	2	microcyte.
micro-	6.
	syl	mi:cro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting 10*_%6.
	exam	1	microsecond.
microanalyses	infl
	head	microanalysis
	syl	mi:cro:a+nal:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
microanalysis	0.
	syl	mi:cro:a+nal:y+sis
	pron	<2mIkr*u*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of very small amounts of substances.
microanalyst	sub
	head	microanalysis
	syl	mi:cro+an:a+lyst
	pron	<2mIkr*u1@n*list>
	pos	n.
microanalytic	sub
	head	microanalysis
	or	microanalytical
	syl	mi:cro+an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
microanalytical	sub
	head	microanalysis
	or	microanalytic
	syl	mi:cro+2an:a+1lyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
microbalance	0.
	syl	mi:cro+bal+ance
	pron	<1mIkr*u2b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a precision balance designed to weigh quantities between 10%#-%6 and 10%#-%9 kilogram.
microbarograph	0.
	syl	mi:cro+bar:o+graph
	pron	<2mIkr*u1b@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a barograph that records minute changes in atmospheric pressure.
microbe	ety	C19: from French, from #7micro -#7+ Greek bios life
microbe	0.
	syl	mi+crobe
	pron	<1mIkr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	any microscopic organism, esp. a disease-causing bacterium.
microbial	sub
	head	microbe
	syl	mi+1cro+bi:al
	pos	adj.
microbic	sub
	head	microbe
	or	microbian
	syl	mi+1cro+bic
	pos	adj.
microbian	sub
	head	microbe
	or	microbic
	syl	mi+1cro+bi:an
	pos	adj.
microbiology	0.
	syl	mi:cro+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2mIkr*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology involving the study of microorganisms and their effects on man.
microbiological	sub
	head	microbiology
	or	microbiologic
	syl	mi:cro+bi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2mIkr*u2bI*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
microbiologic	sub
	head	microbiology
	or	microbiological
	syl	mi:cro+2bi:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
microbiologically	sub
	head	microbiology
	syl	mi:cro+2bi:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
microbiologist	sub
	head	microbiology
	syl	mi:cro+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
microcephaly	0.
	syl	mi:cro+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2mIkr*u1sef*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having an abnormally small head or cranial capacity. Compare {megacephaly}.
microcephalic	sub
	head	microcephaly
	syl	mi:cro+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj. n.
microchemistry	0.
	syl	mi:cro+chem+is+try
	pron	<2mIkr*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	chemical experimentation with minute quantities of material.
microchemical	sub
	head	microchemistry
	syl	mi:cro+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
microcircuit	0.
	syl	mi:cro+cir+cuit
	pron	<1mIkr*u2sR:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature electronic circuit, esp. one in which a number of circuit components are contained in one small chip of semiconducting material. See {integrated circuit}.
microcircuitry	sub
	head	microcircuit
	syl	mi:cro+1cir+cuit+ry
	pos	n.
microclimate	1.
	syl	mi:cro+cli+mate
	pron	<1mIkr*u2klImit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the atmospheric conditions affecting an individual or a small group of organisms, esp. when they differ from the climate of the rest of the community.
microclimate	2.
	syl	mi:cro+cli+mate
	pron	<1mIkr*u2klImit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the entire environment of an individual or small group of organisms.
microclimatic	sub
	head	microclimate
	syl	mi:cro+cli+mat+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*uklI1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
microclimatically	sub
	head	microclimate
	syl	mi:cro+cli+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
microclimatology	0.
	syl	mi:cro+cli+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2mIkr*u2klIm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of climate on a small scale, as of a city.
microclimatologic	sub
	head	microclimatology
	or	microclimatological
	syl	mi:cro+cli+ma+to+log+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u2klIm*t*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
microclimatological	sub
	head	microclimatology
	or	microclimatologic
	syl	mi:cro+2cli+ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
microclimatologist	sub
	head	microclimatology
	syl	mi:cro+2cli+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
microcline	0.
	syl	mi:cro+cline
	pron	<1mIkr*u2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, red, or green feldspar mineral consisting of an aluminium silicate of potassium in triclinic crystalline form: used in ceramics, as an abrasive, and as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi\3O\8.
micrococci	infl
	head	micrococcus
	syl	mi:cro+coc+ci
	pron	<-1koksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
micrococcus	1.
	syl	mi:cro+coc+cus
	pron	<2mIkr*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any spherical Gram-positive bacterium of the genus causing fermentation of milk: family
micrococcus	2.
	syl	mi:cro+coc+cus
	pron	<2mIkr*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any other bacterium of the family
microcopies	infl
	head	microcopy
	syl	mi:cro+cop:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
microcopy	0.
	syl	mi:cro+cop:y
	pron	<1mIkr*u2kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	a greatly reduced photographic copy of a printed page, drawing, etc., on microfilm or microfiche. Sometimes called: {microphotograph}.
microcosm	ety	C15: via Medieval Latin from Greek mikros kosmos little world
microcosmos	alt
	head	microcosm
	or	microcosm
	syl	mi:cro+cos+mos
	pron	<2mIkr*u1kozmos>
	pos	n.
microcosm	1.
	or	microcosmos
	syl	mi:cro+cosm
	pron	<1mIkr*u2koz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature representation of something, esp. a unit, group, or place regarded as a copy of a larger one.
microcosm	2.
	or	microcosmos
	syl	mi:cro+cosm
	pron	<1mIkr*u2koz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	man regarded as epitomizing the universe.
microcosm	xref
	or	microcosmos
	syl	mi:cro+cosm
	pron	<1mIkr*u2koz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {macrocosm}.
microcosmic	sub
	head	microcosm
	or	microcosmical
	syl	mi:cro+1cos+mic
	pos	adj.
microcosmical	sub
	head	microcosm
	or	microcosmic
	syl	mi:cro+1cos+mi+cal
	pos	adj.
microcosmic salt	0.
	syl	mi:cro+cos+mic salt
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble solid obtained from human urine; ammonium sodium hydrogen phosphate. It is used as a flux in bead tests on metal oxides.
microcrystalline	0.
	syl	mi:cro+crys+tal+line
	pron	<2mIkr*u1krist%*!lIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solid
	def	composed of microscopic crystals.
microcyte	0.
	syl	mi:cro+cyte
	pron	<1mIkr*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusually small red blood cell.
microcytic	sub
	head	microcyte
	syl	mi:cro+cyt+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u1sitik>
	pos	adj.
microdetector	0.
	syl	mi:cro+de:tec+tor
	pron	<2mIkr*udi1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring small quantities or detecting small effects, esp. a sensitive galvanometer.
microdontous	alt
	head	microdont
	or	microdont
	syl	mi:cro+don+tous
	pron	<2mIkr*u1dont*s>
	pos	adj.
microdont	0.
	or	microdontous
	syl	mi:cro+dont
	pron	<1mIkr*u2dont>
	pos	adj.
	def	having unusually small teeth.
microdot	0.
	syl	mi:cro+dot
	pron	<1mIkr*u2dot>
	pos	n.
	def	a microcopy about the size of a pinhead, used esp. in espionage.
microeconomics	0.
	syl	mi:cro+e:co+nom+ics
	pron	<2mIkr*u2Ek*1nomiks>, <-2ek*->
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of economics concerned with particular commodities, firms, or individuals and the economic relationships between them. Compare {macroeconomics}.
microeconomic	sub
	head	microeconomics
	syl	mi:cro+2e:co+1nom+ic
	pos	adj.
microelectronics	0.
	syl	mi:cro+e:lec+tron+ics
	pron	<2mIkr*uilek1troniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of electronics concerned with microcircuits.
microelectronic	sub
	head	microelectronics
	syl	mi:cro+e:lec+1tron+ic
	pos	adj.
microfiche	ety	C20: from French, from #7micro -#7+ fiche small card, from Old French fichier to fix
microfiche	0.
	syl	mi:cro+fiche
	pron	<1mIkr*u2fES>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of film, usually the size of a filing card, on which books, newspapers, documents, etc., can be recorded in miniaturized form. Sometimes shortened to {fiche}. See also {ultrafiche}.
microfilm	1.
	syl	mi:cro+film
	pron	<1mIkr*u2film>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of film of standard width on which books, newspapers, documents, etc., can be recorded in miniaturized form. {~}
microfilm	2.
	syl	mi:cro+film
	pron	<1mIkr*u2film>
	pos	n.
	def	to photograph (a page, document, etc.) on microfilm. See also {microfiche}.
microfilm plotter	0.
	syl	mi:cro+film plot+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a type of incremental plotter that has a film rather than a paper output.
microgamete	0.
	syl	mi:cro+gam+ete
	pron	<2mIkr*u1g@mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller and appa?!rently male of two gametes in conjugating protozoans. Compare {macrogamete}.
micrograph	1.
	syl	mi:cro+graph
	pron	<1mIkr*u2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph or drawing of an object as viewed through a microscope.
micrograph	2.
	syl	mi:cro+graph
	pron	<1mIkr*u2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument or machine for producing very small writing or engraving.
micrography	1.
	syl	mi+crog+ra+phy
	pron	<mI1krogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the description, study, drawing, or photography of microscopic objects.
micrography	2.
	syl	mi+crog+ra+phy
	pron	<mI1krogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the tech?!nique of using a microscope.
micrography	3.
	syl	mi+crog+ra+phy
	pron	<mI1krogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of writing in minute characters.
micrographer	sub
	head	micrography
	syl	mi+1crog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
micrographic	sub
	head	micrography
	syl	mi:cro+graph+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
micrographically	sub
	head	micrography
	syl	mi:cro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
microgroove	0.a.
	syl	mi:cro+groove
	pron	<1mIkr*u2gru:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the narrow groove in a long-playing gramophone record.
microgroove	0.b.
	syl	mi:cro+groove
	pron	<1mIkr*u2gru:v>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a microgroove record.
microhabitat	0.
	syl	mi:cro+hab:i+tat
	pron	<2mIkr*u1h@bit@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the smallest part of the environment that supports a distinct flora and fauna, such as a fallen log in a forest.
microlith	0.
	syl	mi:cro+lith
	pron	<1mIkr*u2liT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a small Mesolithic flint tool which was made from a blade and formed part of hafted tools.
microlithic	sub
	head	microlith
	syl	mi:cro+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
micrometeorite	0.
	syl	mi:cro+me:te:or+ite
	pron	<2mIkr*u1mEti*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny meteorite having a diameter of 10-40 micrometres, found esp. in rainwater and seawater, having entered the atmosphere as a {micrometeoroid} (extremely small meteoroid).
micrometeorology	0.
	syl	mi:cro+me:te:or+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2mIkr*u2mEti*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the layer of air immediately above the earth and of small-scale meteorological processes.
micrometer	1.
	syl	mi+crom+e:ter
	pron	<mI1kromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various instruments or devices for the accurate measurement of distances or angles.
micrometer	2.
	syl	mi+crom+e:ter
	pron	<mI1kromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {micrometer gauge, micrometer calliper}. a type of gauge for the accurate measurement of small dis?!tances, thicknesses, diameters, etc. The gap between its measuring faces is adjusted by a fine screw, the rotation of the screw giving a sensitive measure of the distance moved by the face.
micrometry	sub
	head	micrometer
	syl	mi+1crom+e:try
	pos	n.
micrometric	sub
	head	micrometer
	or	micrometrical
	syl	mi:cro+met+ric
	pron	<2mIkr*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
micrometrical	sub
	head	micrometer
	or	micrometric
	syl	mi:cro+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
micrometer screw	0.
	syl	mi+crom+e:ter screw
	pos	n.
	def	a screw with a fine thread of definite pitch, such as that of a micrometer gauge.
microminiaturisation	alt
	head	microminiaturization
	or	microminiaturization
	syl	mi:cro+min:ia+tur:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2mIkr*u2miniC*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
microminiaturization	0.
	or	microminiaturisation
	syl	mi:cro+min:ia+tur:i+za+tion
	pron	<2mIkr*u2miniC*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the production and application of very small semiconductor components and the circuits and equipment in which they are used.
micron	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek mikros small
micron	0.
	syl	mi+cron
	pron	<1mIkron>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to 10%#-%6 metre. It is being replaced by the micrometre, the equivalent SI unit.
Micronesia	0.
	syl	Mi:cro+ne:si:a
	pron	<2mIkr*u1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three divisions of islands in the Pacific (the others being Melanesia and Polynesia); the NW division of Oceania: includes the Mariana, Caroline, Marshall, and Gilbert island groups, and Nauru Island.
Micronesian	1.
	syl	Mi:cro+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mIkr*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Micronesia, its inhabitants, or their languages.
Micronesian	2.
	syl	Mi:cro+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mIkr*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people that inhabit Micronesia, more akin to the Polynesians than the Melanesians, but having Mongoloid traces.
Micronesian	3.
	syl	Mi:cro+ne:si:an
	pron	<2mIkr*u1nEzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages spoken in Micronesia, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
micronuclei	infl
	head	micronucleus
	or	micronucleuses
	syl	mi:cro+nu+cle:i
	pron	<-kli2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
micronucleuses	infl
	head	micronucleus
	or	micronuclei
	syl	mi:cro+nu+cle:us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
micronucleus	0.
	syl	mi:cro+nu+cle:us
	pron	<2mIkr*u1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller of two nuclei in ciliated protozoans, involved in reproduction. Compare {macronucleus}.
micronutrient	0.
	syl	mi:cro+nu+tri+ent
	pron	<2mIkr*u1nju:tri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, such as a vitamin, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts.
microorganism	0.
	syl	mi:cro+or+gan+ism
	pron	<2mIkr*u1c:g*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any organism, such as a bacterium, protozoan, or virus, of microscopic size.
micropalaeontology	0.
	syl	mi:cro+pal:ae+on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2mIkr*u2p@lion1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of palaeontology concerned with the study of micro?!scopic fossils.
micropalaeontological	sub
	head	micropalaeontology
	or	micropalaeontologic
	syl	mi:cro+pal:ae+on+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2mIkr*u2p@li?!ont*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
micropalaeontologic	sub
	head	micropalaeontology
	or	micropalaeontological
	syl	mi:cro+2pal:ae+on+to+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
micropalaeontologist	sub
	head	micropalaeontology
	syl	mi:cro+2pal:ae+on+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
microparasite	0.
	syl	mi:cro+par:a+site
	pron	<2mIkr*u1p@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic microorganism.
microparasitic	sub
	head	microparasite
	syl	mi:cro+par:a+sit+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u2p@r*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
microphone	0.
	syl	mi:cro+phone
	pron	<1mIkr*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used in sound-reproduction systems for converting sound into electrical energy, usually by means of a ribbon or diaphragm set into motion by the sound waves. The vibrations are converted into the equivalent audio-frequency electric currents. Informal name: {mike}. See also {carbon microphone}. Compare {loudspeaker}.
microphonic	sub
	head	microphone
	syl	mi:cro+phon+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
microphotograph	1.
	syl	mi:cro+pho+to+graph
	pron	<2mIkr*u1f*ut*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph in which the image is greatly reduced and therefore requires optical enlargement for viewing purposes.
microphotograph	2.
	syl	mi:cro+pho+to+graph
	pron	<2mIkr*u1f*ut*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {microcopy} or {{photomicrograph} (sense 1)}.
microphotographic	sub
	head	microphotograph
	syl	mi:cro+2pho+to+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
microphotography	sub
	head	microphotograph
	syl	mi:cro+pho+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2mIkr*uf*1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
microphysics	0.
	syl	mi:cro+phys+ics
	pron	<2mIkr*u1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with small objects and systems, such as atoms, molecules, nuclei, and elementary particles.
microphysical	sub
	head	microphysics
	syl	mi:cro+1phys:i+cal
	pos	adj.
microphyte	0.
	syl	mi:cro+phyte
	pron	<1mIkr*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any microscopic plant, esp. a parasite.
microphytic	sub
	head	microphyte
	syl	mi:cro+phyt+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
microprint	0.
	syl	mi:cro+print
	pron	<1mIkr*u2print>
	pos	n.
	def	a microphotograph reproduced on paper and read by a magnifying device. It is used in order to reduce the size of large books, etc.
microprocessor	0.
	syl	mi:cro+pro+ces+sor
	pron	<2mIkr*u1pr*uses*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a single integrated circuit performing the basic functions of the central processing unit in a small computer.
micropyle	ety	C19: from #7micro -#7+ Greek pul*_e gate
micropyle	1.
	syl	mi:cro+pyle
	pron	<1mIkr*u2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a small opening in the integuments of a plant ovule through which the male gametes pass.
micropyle	2.
	syl	mi:cro+pyle
	pron	<1mIkr*u2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pore in the shell of an insect's eggs through which the sperm passes.
micropylar	sub
	head	micropyle
	syl	mi:cro+1py+lar
	pos	adj.
micropyrometer	0.
	syl	mi:cro+py+rom+e:ter
	pron	<2mIkr*upI1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pyrometer for measuring the temperature of very small objects.
microreader	0.
	syl	mi:cro+read+er
	pron	<1mIkr*u2rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus that produces an enlarged image of a microphotograph.
microscope	1.
	syl	mi:cro+scope
	pron	<1mIkr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument that uses a lens or combination of lenses to produce a magnified image of a small object. Modern optical microscopes have magnifications of about 1500 to 2000. See also: {simple micro?!scope, compound microscope, ultramicroscope}.
microscope	2.
	syl	mi:cro+scope
	pron	<1mIkr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument, such as the electron microscope, for producing a magnified visual image of a small object.
microscopical	alt
	head	microscopic
	or	microscopic
	syl	mi:cro+scop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
microscopic	1.
	or	microscopical
	syl	mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not large enough to be seen with the naked eye but visible under a microscope. Compare {macroscopic}.
microscopic	2.
	or	microscopical
	syl	mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small; minute.
microscopic	3.
	or	microscopical
	syl	mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or using a microscope.
microscopic	4.
	or	microscopical
	syl	mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or done with great attention to detail.
microscopically	sub
	head	microscopic
	syl	mi:cro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Microscopii	infl
	head	Microscopium
	syl	Mi:cro+sco+pi:i
	pron	<2mIkr*1sk*upi2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Microscopium	0.
	syl	Mi:cro+sco+pi:um
	pron	<2mIkr*1sk*upi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying near Sagittarius and Capricornus.
microscopy	1.
	syl	mi+cros+co+py
	pron	<mI1krosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study, design, and manufacture of microscopes.
microscopy	2.
	syl	mi+cros+co+py
	pron	<mI1krosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	investigation by use of a microscope.
microscopist	sub
	head	microscopy
	syl	mi+cros+co+pist
	pron	<mI1krosk*pist>
	pos	n.
microsecond	0.
	syl	mi:cro+sec+ond
	pron	<1mIkr*u2sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	one millionth of a second. Symbol: #Gms
microseism	0.
	syl	mi:cro+seism
	pron	<1mIkr*u2sIz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very slight tremor of the earth's surface, thought not to be caused by an earthquake.
microseismic	sub
	head	microseism
	or	microseismical
	syl	mi:cro+seis+mic
	pron	<2mIkr*u1sIzmik>
	pos	adj.
microseismical	sub
	head	microseism
	or	microseismic
	syl	mi:cro+1seis+mi+cal
	pos	adj.
microsome	0.
	syl	mi:cro+some
	pron	<1mIkr*u2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small particles consisting of ribosomes and fragments of attached endoplasmic reticulum that can be isolated from cells by centrifugal action.
microsomal	sub
	head	microsome
	syl	mi:cro+1so+mal
	pos	adj.
microsporangia	infl
	head	microsporangium
	syl	mi:cro+spo+ran+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
microsporangium	0.
	syl	mi:cro+spo+ran+gi:um
	pron	<2mIkr*uspc:1r@nJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure in certain ferns in which the microspores are formed: corresponds to the pollen sac in seed plants. Compare {megasporangium}.
microspore	1.
	syl	mi:cro+spore
	pron	<1mIkr*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller of two types of spore produced by some ferns, which develops into the male gametophyte. Compare {{megaspore} (sense 1)}.
microspore	2.
	syl	mi:cro+spore
	pron	<1mIkr*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the pollen grain of seed plants.
microsporic	sub
	head	microspore
	or	microsporous
	syl	mi:cro+1spor+ic
	pos	adj.
microsporous	sub
	head	microspore
	or	microsporic
	syl	mi:cro+1spo+rous
	pos	adj.
microsporophyll	0.
	syl	mi:cro+spor:o+phyll
	pron	<2mIkr*u1spc:r*fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf on which the microspores are formed: corresponds to the stamen of a flowering plant. Compare {megasporophyll}.
microstomous	alt
	head	microstomatous
	or	microstomatous
	syl	mi+cros+to+mous
	pron	<mI1krost*m*s>
	pos	adj.
microstomatous	0.
	or	microstomous
	syl	mi:cro+stom:a+tous
	pron	<2mIkr*u1stom*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	having an unusually small mouth.
microstructure	0.
	syl	mi:cro+struc+ture
	pron	<1mIkr*u2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	structure on a micro?!scopic scale, esp. the structure of an alloy as observed by etching, polishing, and observation under a microscope.
microtome	0.
	syl	mi:cro+tome
	pron	<1mIkr*u2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used for cutting thin sections, esp. of biological material, for microscopical examination.
microtomies	infl
	head	microtomy
	syl	mi+crot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
microtomy	0.
	syl	mi+crot:o+my
	pron	<mI1krot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the cutting of sections with a microtome.
microtomic	sub
	head	microtomy
	or	microtomical
	syl	mi:cro+tom+ic
	pron	<2mIkr*u1tomik>
	pos	adj.
microtomical	sub
	head	microtomy
	or	microtomic
	syl	mi:cro+1tom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
microtomist	sub
	head	microtomy
	syl	mi+1crot:o+mist
	pos	n.
microtone	0.
	syl	mi:cro+tone
	pron	<1mIkr*u2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical interval smaller than a semitone.
microtonal	sub
	head	microtone
	syl	mi:cro+1ton+al
	pos	adj.
microtonality	sub
	head	microtone
	syl	mi:cro+to+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
microtonally	sub
	head	microtone
	syl	mi:cro+1ton+al+ly
	pos	adv.
microwave	0.a.
	syl	mi:cro+wave
	pron	<1mIkr*u2wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	electromagnetic radiation in the wavelength range 0.3 to 0.001 metres; used in radar, cooking, etc.
microwave	0.b.
	syl	mi:cro+wave
	pron	<1mIkr*u2wAv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	microwave generator.
microwave oven	0.
	syl	mi:cro+wave ov:en
	pos	n.
	def	an oven in which food is cooked by microwaves.
microwave spectroscopy	0.
	syl	mi:cro+wave spec+tros+co+py
	pos	n.
	def	a type of spectroscopy in which information is obtained on the structure and chemical bonding of molecules and crystals by measurements of the wavelengths of microwaves emitted or absorbed by the sample.
microwave spectroscope	sub
	head	microwave spectroscopy
	syl	mi:cro+wave spec+tro+scope
	pos	n.
micrurgy	ety	C20: from #7micro -+Greek -ourgia work
micrurgy	0.
	syl	mi+crur:gy
	pron	<1mIkrR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the manipulation and examination of single cells under a microscope.
micturate	ety	C19: from Latin mictur*_ire to desire to urinate, from mingere to urinate
micturate	0.
	syl	mic+tu+rate
	pron	<1miktju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a less common word for {urinate}.
micturition	sub
	head	micturate
	syl	mic+tu+ri+tion
	pron	<2miktju1riS*n>
	pos	n.
mid	ety	C12 midre (inflected form of midd, unattested); related to Old Norse mithr, Gothic midjis 
mid	H1.1.
	syl	mid
	pron	<mid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a vowel whose articulation lies approximately halfway between high and low, such as in English
mid	H1.2.
	syl	mid
	pron	<mid>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {middle}.
'mid	alt
	head	mid
	or	mid
	syl	'mid
	pron	<mid>
	pos	prep.
mid	H2.0.
	or	'mid
	syl	mid
	pron	<mid>
	pos	prep.
	def	a poetic word for {amid}.
mid	0.
	syl	mid.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	middle.
Mid	0.
	syl	Mid.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Midshipman.
mid-	ety	Old English; see #7middle, mid %1
mid-	0.
	syl	mid-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a middle part, point, time, or position.
	exam	1	midday;
	exam	2	mid-April;
	exam	3	mid-Victorian.
midair	0.a.
	syl	mid+air
	pron	<2mid1e*>
	pos	n.
	def	some point above ground level, in the air.
midair	0.b.
	syl	mid+air
	pron	<2mid1e*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midair collision of aircraft.
Midas	1.
	syl	Mi:das
	pron	<1mId*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek legend.
	def	a king of Phrygia given the power by Dionysus of turning everything he touched to gold.
the Midas touch	2.
	head	Midas
	syl	the Midas touch.
	def	ability to make money.
MIDAS	0.
	syl	MIDAS
	pron	<1mId*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Missile Defence Alarm System.
midbrain	0.
	syl	mid+brain
	pron	<1mid2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {mesencephalon}.
midday	0.a.
	syl	mid+day
	pron	<1mid1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the day; noon.
midday	0.b.
	syl	mid+day
	pron	<1mid1dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midday meal.
Middelburg	0.
	syl	Mid+del+burg
	pron	<1midL2bR:g>, Dutch <1mid*l2byrx>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Netherlands, capital of Zeeland province, on Walcheren Island: an important trading centre in the Middle Ages and member of the Hanseatic League; 12th-century abbey; market town. Pop.: 33470 (1973 est.).
midden	ety	C14: from Scandinavian; compare Danish m*"odding from m*"og #7muck+ dynge pile
midden	1.a.
	syl	mid+den
	pron	<1midN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a dunghill or pile of refuse.
midden	1.b.
	syl	mid+den
	pron	<1midN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a dustbin.
midden	1.c.
	syl	mid+den
	pron	<1midN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	an earth closet.
midden	2.
	syl	mid+den
	pron	<1midN>
	pos	n.
	def	See {kitchen midden}.
middle	ety	Old English middel; compare Old Frisian middel, Dutch middel, German mittel 
middle	1.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	adj.
	def	equally distant from the ends or periphery of something; central.
middle	2.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	adj.
	def	intermediate in status, situation, etc.
middle	3.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	adj.
	def	located between the early and late parts of a series, time sequence, etc.
middle	4.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not extreme, esp. in size; medium.
middle	5.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in Greek and Sanskrit grammar
	def	denoting a voice of verbs expressing reciprocal or reflexive action. Compare {{active} (sense 5)}, {{passive} (sense 5)}.
middle	6.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually cap.; of a language
	def	intermediate between the earliest and the modern forms.
	exam	1	Middle English.
middle	7.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or point equal in distance from the ends or periphery or in time between the early and late parts.
middle	8.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediate part or section, such as the waist.
middle	9.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the middle voice.
middle	10.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	See {middle term}.
middle	11.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground between rows of growing plants.
middle	12.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	n.
	def	a discursive article in a journal, placed between the leading articles and the book reviews.
middle	13.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in the middle.
middle	14.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to fold in two.
middle	15.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Football.
	def	to return (the ball) from the wing to midfield.
middle	16.
	syl	mid+dle
	pron	<1midL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to hit (the ball) with the middle of the bat.
middle age	0.
	syl	mid+dle age
	pos	n.
	def	the period of life between youth and old age, usually (in man) considered to occur approximately between the ages of 40 and 60.
middle-aged	sub
	head	middle age
	syl	mid:dle-1aged
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Middle Ages
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Middle Ages	1.
	syl	Mid+dle Ag:es
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	usage	broadly
	def	the period from the end of classical antiquity (or the deposition of the last W Roman emperor in 476 #7a.d.) to the Italian Renaissance (or the fall of Constantinople in 1453).
Middle Ages	2.
	syl	Mid+dle Ag:es
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	usage	narrowly
	def	the period from about 1000 #7a.d. to the 15th century. Compare {Dark Ages}.
Middle America	1.
	syl	Mid+dle A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the territories between the U.S. and South America: Mexico, Central America, Panama, and the Greater and Lesser Antilles.
Middle America	2.
	syl	Mid+dle A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. middle class, esp. those groups that are politically conservative.
Middle American	sub
	head	Middle America
	syl	Mid+dle A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj. n.
Middle States	alt
	head	Middle Atlantic States
	or	Middle Atlantic States
	syl	Mid+dle States
	pos	n.
Middle Atlantic States	0.
	or	Middle States
	syl	Mid+dle At+lan+tic States
	pos	n.
	def	the states of New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
middlebuster	alt
	head	middlebreaker
	or	middlebreaker
	syl	mid:dle+bust:er
	pos	n.
middlebreaker	0.
	or	middlebuster
	syl	mid:dle+break:er
	pron	<1midL2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of plough that cuts a furrow with the soil heaped on each side, often used for sowing. Also called: {lister}.
middlebrow	1.
	syl	mid:dle+brow
	pron	<1midL2brau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a person with conventional tastes and limited cultural appreciation.
middlebrow	2.
	syl	mid:dle+brow
	pron	<1midL2brau>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Disparaging.
	usage	also
	def	of or appealing to middlebrows.
	exam	1	middlebrow culture.
middlebrowism	sub
	head	middlebrow
	syl	mid:dle+2brow:ism
	pos	n.
middle C	0.
	syl	mid+dle C
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the note graphically represented on the first ledger line below the treble staff or the first ledger line above the bass staff and corresponding in pitch to an internationally standardized fundamental frequency of 261.63 hertz.
middle class	1.
	syl	mid+dle class
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bourgeoisie}. a social stratum that is not clearly defined but is positioned between the lower and upper classes. It consists of businessmen, professional people, etc., along with their families, and is marked by bourgeois values. Compare {lower class, upper class, working class}.
middle-class	infl
	head	middle class
	syl	mid:dle-class.
	pos	adj.
middle class	2.
	syl	mid+dle class
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the middle class.
middle common room	0.
	syl	mid+dle com+mon room
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain universities and colleges
	def	a common room for the use of postgraduate students. Compare {junior common room, senior common room}.
Middle Congo	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Con+go
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four territories of former French Equatorial Africa, in W central Africa: became an autonomous member of the French Community, as the Republic of the Congo, in 1958.
middle-distance	1.
	syl	mid:dle-dis:tance
	pos	adj.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	relating to or denoting races of a length between the sprints and the distance events, esp. the 800 metres and the 1500 metres.
middle distance	infl
	head	middle-distance
	syl	mid+dle dis+tance.
	pos	n.
middle-distance	2.
	syl	mid:dle-dis:tance
	pos	n.
	usage	of a painting, esp. a landscape
	def	between the foreground and far distance.
Middle Dutch	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Dutch
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch language from about 1100 to about 1500. Abbrev.: {MD}.
middle ear	0.
	syl	mid+dle ear
	pos	n.
	def	the sound-conducting part of the ear, containing the malleus, incus, and stapes.
Middle East	1.
	syl	Mid+dle East
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	the area around the E Mediterranean, esp. Israel and the Arab countries from Turkey to North Africa and eastwards to Iran.
Middle East	2.
	syl	Mid+dle East
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the area extending from the Tigris and Euphrates to Burma.
Middle Eastern	sub
	head	Middle East
	syl	Mid+dle East+ern
	pos	adj.
middle eight	0.
	syl	mid+dle eight
	pos	n.
	def	the third contrasting eight-bar section of a 32-bar pop song.
Middle English	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	the English language from about 1100 to about 1450: main dialects are Kentish, Southwestern (West Saxon), East Midland (which replaced West Saxon as the chief literary form and developed into Modern English), West Midland, and Northern (from which Scottish Lallans and other modern dialects developed). Compare {Old English, Modern English}. Abbrev.: {ME}.
middle game	0.
	syl	mid+dle game
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	the central phase between the opening and the endgame.
Middle Greek	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Greek
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Medieval Greek}.
Middle High German	0.
	syl	Mid+dle High Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	High German from about 1200 to about 1500. Abbrev.: {MHG}.
Middle Irish	0.
	syl	Mid+dle I:rish
	pos	n.
	def	Irish Gaelic from about 1100 to about 1500.
Middle Kingdom	1.
	syl	Mid+dle King+dom
	pos	n.
	def	a period of Egyptian history extend?!ing from the late 11th to the 13th dynasty (??2040-??1670 #7b.c.) #7.
Middle Kingdom	2.a.
	syl	Mid+dle King+dom
	pos	n.
	def	the former Chinese empire (from the belief that it lay at the centre of the earth).
Middle Kingdom	2.b.
	syl	Mid+dle King+dom
	pos	n.
	def	the original 18 provinces of China; China proper.
Middle Low German	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Low Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	Low German from about 1200 to about 1500. Abbrev.: {MLG}.
middlemen	infl
	head	middleman
	syl	mid:dle+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
middleman	1.
	syl	mid:dle+man
	pron	<1midL2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an independent trader engaged in the distribution of goods from producer to consumer.
middleman	2.
	syl	mid:dle+man
	pron	<1midL2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an intermediary.
middleman	3.
	syl	mid:dle+man
	pron	<1midL2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the interlocutor in minstrel shows.
middlemost	0.
	syl	mid:dle+most
	pron	<1midL2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {midmost}.
middle-of-the-road	0.
	syl	mid:dle-of-the-road
	pos	adj.
	def	not extreme, esp. in political views; moderate.
middle-of-the-roader	sub
	head	middle-of-the-road
	syl	mid:dle-of-the-1road:er
	pos	n.
Middle Palaeolithic	1.
	syl	Mid+dle Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the period between the Lower and the Upper Palaeolithic, usually taken as equivalent to the Mousterian.
Middle Palaeolithic	2.
	syl	Mid+dle Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this period.
the	infl
	head	middle passage
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
middle passage	0.
	syl	mid+dle pas+sage
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the journey across the Atlantic Ocean from the W coast of Africa to the West Indies: the longest part of the journey of the slave ships sailing to the West Indies or the Americas.
Middle Persian	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Per+sian
	pos	n.
	def	the classical form of modern Persian, spoken from about 300 #7a.d. to about 900. See also {{Pahlavi%2}}.
Middlesbrough	0.
	syl	Mid+dles+brough
	pron	<1midLzbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NE England, on the Tees estuary, administrative centre of Cleveland. Pop.: 157580 (1967).
middle school	0.
	syl	mid+dle school
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a school for children aged between 8 or 9 and 12 or 13. Compare {first school}.
Middlesex	0.
	syl	Mid+dle+sex
	pron	<1midL2seks>
	pos	n.
	def	a former county of SE England: became mostly part of N and W Greater London in 1965.
Middle States	0.
	syl	Mid+dle States
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Middle Atlantic States}.
Middle Temple	0.
	syl	Mid+dle Tem+ple
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	one of the four legal societies in London which together form the Inns of Court.
middle term	0.
	syl	mid+dle term
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the term that appears in both the major and minor premisses of a syllogism, but not in the conclusion. Also called: {mean, middle}.
Middleton	H1.0.
	syl	Mid+dle+ton
	pron	<1midLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 53419 (1971).
Thomas	infl
	head	Middleton
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Middleton	H2.0.
	syl	Mid:dle:ton
	pron	<1midLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??1570-1627, English dramatist. His plays include the tragedies (1621) and, in collaboration with William Rowley (??1585-??1642), (1622) and the political satire (1624).
middle watch	0.
	syl	mid+dle watch
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the watch between midnight and 4 a.m.
middleweight	1.a.
	syl	mid:dle+weight
	pron	<1midL2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 154-160 pounds (70-72.5 kg).
middleweight	1.b.
	syl	mid:dle+weight
	pron	<1midL2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 71-75 kg (157-165 pounds).
middleweight	1.c.
	syl	mid:dle+weight
	pron	<1midL2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a middleweight contest.
middleweight	2.
	syl	mid:dle+weight
	pron	<1midL2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 172-192 pounds (78-87 kg)).
Middle West	0.
	syl	Mid+dle West
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Midwest}.
Middle Western	sub
	head	Middle West
	syl	Mid+dle West+ern
	pos	adj.
Middle Westerner	sub
	head	Middle West
	syl	Mid+dle West+ern+er
	pos	n.
middling	ety	C15 (northern English and Scottish): from #7{mid %1#7+ -#7ling %2}
middling	1.
	syl	mid+dling
	pron	<1midliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	mediocre in quality, size, etc.; neither good nor bad, esp. in health (often in the phrase {fair to middling) }.
middling	2.
	syl	mid+dling
	pron	<1midliG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	moderately.
	exam	1	middling well.
middlingly	sub
	head	middling
	syl	mid+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
middlings	1.
	syl	mid+dlings
	pron	<1midliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the poorer or coarser part of flour or other products.
middlings	2.
	syl	mid+dlings
	pron	<1midliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	commodities of intermediate grade, quality, size, or price.
middlings	3.
	syl	mid+dlings
	pron	<1midliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the part of a pig between the ham and shoulder.
middies	infl
	head	middy
	syl	mid+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
middy	1.
	syl	mid+dy
	pron	<1midi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {midshipman}.
middy	2.
	syl	mid+dy
	pron	<1midi>
	pos	n.
	def	See {middy blouse}.
middy	3.
	syl	mid+dy
	pron	<1midi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a glass of beer of a specific size, most commonly half a pint.
middy blouse	0.
	syl	mid+dy blouse
	pos	n.
	def	a blouse with a sailor collar, worn by women and children, esp. formerly.
Mideast	0.
	syl	Mid+east
	pron	<mid1Est>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {Middle East}.
midfield	0.a.
	syl	mid+field
	pron	<2mid1fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	the general area between the two opposing defences.
midfield	0.b.
	syl	mid+field
	pron	<2mid1fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midfield player.
Midgard	ety	C19: from Old Norse mithgarthr; see #7{mid %1#7}, {yard %2}
Midgarth	infl
	head	Midgard
	or	Mithgarthr
	syl	Mid+garth
	pron	<1midga:@d>
	pos	n.
Mithgarthr	infl
	head	Midgard
	or	Midgarth
	syl	Mith+gar+thr
	pron	<1mi@dga:@d*>
	pos	n.
Midgard	0.
	syl	Mid+gard
	pron	<1midga:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the dwelling place of mankind, formed from the body of the giant Ymir and linked by the bridge Bifrost to Asgard, home of the gods.
midge	ety	Old English mycge; compare Old High German mucca, Danish myg 
midge	1.
	syl	midge
	pron	<miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any fragile mosquito-like dipterous insect of the family occurring in dancing swarms, esp. near water.
midge	2.
	syl	midge
	pron	<miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or related insect, such as the biting midge and gall midge.
midge	3.
	syl	midge
	pron	<miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or diminutive person or animal.
midget	ety	C19: see #7midge 
midget	1.
	syl	midg+et
	pron	<1miJit>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwarf whose skeleton and features are of normal proportions.
midget	2.a.
	syl	midg+et
	pron	<1miJit>
	pos	n.
	def	something small of its kind.
midget	2.b.
	syl	midg+et
	pron	<1miJit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midget car.
Mid Glamorgan	0.
	syl	Mid Gla+mor+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a county in S Wales, formed in 1974 from parts of Breconshire, Glamorgan, and Monmouthshire. Administrative centre: Cardiff. Pop.: 540400 (1976 est.). Area: 100 sq. km (393 sq. miles).
midgut	1.
	syl	mid+gut
	pron	<1mid2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of the digestive tract of vertebrates, including the small intestine.
midgut	2.
	syl	mid+gut
	pron	<1mid2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of the digestive tract of arthropods.
midgut	xref
	syl	mid+gut
	pron	<1mid2g^t>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {foregut, hindgut}.
Midheaven	ety	C16: initials M.C. represent Latin medium caeli middle of the sky
Midheaven	1.
	syl	Mid+heav+en
	pron	<1mid1hevN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	the point on the ecliptic, measured in degrees, that crosses the meridian of a particular place at a particular time. On a person's birth chart it relates to the time of birth. Abbrev.: {M.C}.
Midheaven	2.
	syl	Mid+heav+en
	pron	<1mid1hevN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	the sign of the zodiac containing this point.
midi	0.a.
	syl	mid:i
	pron	<1midi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a skirt, etc.
	def	reaching to below the knee or midcalf.
midi	0.b.
	syl	mid:i
	pron	<1midi>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	she wore her new midi.
Midi	1.
	syl	Mi:di
	pron	French <mi1di>
	pos	n.
	def	the south of France.
Canal du	2.
	head	Midi
	syl	Canal du.
	def	a canal in S France, extending from the River Garonne at Toulouse to the Mediterranean at S*`ete and providing a link between the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts: built between 1666 and 1681. Length: 181 km (150 miles).
Midian	1.
	syl	Mid+i:an
	pron	<1midi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a son of Abraham (Genesis 25:1-2).
Midian	2.
	syl	Mid+i:an
	pron	<1midi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a nomadic nation claiming descent from him. &- {#!Mid@.i+an+@!ite} &- {#!Mid@.i+an+@!it+ish}
midinette	ety	C20: from French, from midi noon+ dinette light meal, since the girls had time for no more than a snack at midday
midinettes	infl
	head	midinette
	syl	mid:i+nettes
	pron	<-1nets>, French <-1net>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
midinette	0.
	syl	mid:i+nette
	pron	<2midi1net>, French <midi1net>, French <-1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a Parisian seamstress or salesgirl in a clothes shop.
Midi-Pyr'en'ees	0.
	syl	Mi:di-Py:r*'e:n*'ees
	qual	French
	def	midi pire#!ne) a region of SW France: consists of N slopes of the Pyrenees in the south, a fertile lowland area in the west crossed by the River Garonne, and the edge of the Massif Central in the north and east.
midiron	0.
	syl	mid+i:ron
	pron	<1mid2I*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, a No. 2 iron, used for approach shots.
midland	0.a.
	syl	mid+land
	pron	<1midl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the central or inland part of a country.
midland	0.b.
	syl	mid+land
	pron	<1midl*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midland region.
the	infl
	head	Midlands
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Midlands	0.
	syl	Mid+lands
	pron	<1midl*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	the central counties of England, including Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, the West Midlands metropolitan county, and the E part of Hereford and Worcester: characterized by manufacturing industries. &- {#!Mid+land+er}
Midlothian	0.
	syl	Mid+lo+thi:an
	pron	<mid1l*u@di*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SE central Scotland, now part of Lothian region.
midmost	0.
	syl	mid+most
	pron	<1mid2m*ust>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in the middle or midst.
midnight	1.a.
	syl	mid+night
	pron	<1mid2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the night; 12 o'clock at night.
midnight	1.b.
	syl	mid+night
	pron	<1mid2nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the midnight hour.
burn the midnight oil	2.
	head	midnight
	syl	burn the midnight oil.
	def	to work or study late into the night.
midnightly	sub
	head	midnight
	syl	mid+2night+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
midnight blue	0.a.
	syl	mid+night blue
	pos	n.
	def	a very dark blue colour; bluish black.
midnight blue	0.b.
	syl	mid+night blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a midnight-blue suit.
midnight sun	0.
	syl	mid+night sun
	pos	n.
	def	the sun visible at midnight during the summer inside the Arctic and Antarctic circles.
mid-off	1.
	syl	mid-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the fielding position on the off side closest to the bowler.
mid-off	2.
	syl	mid-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielder in this position.
mid-on	1.
	syl	mid-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the fielding position on the on side closest to the bowler.
mid-on	2.
	syl	mid-on
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielder in this position.
midpoint	1.
	syl	mid+point
	pron	<1mid2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the point on a line that is at an equal distance from either end.
midpoint	2.
	syl	mid+point
	pron	<1mid2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a point in time halfway between the beginning and end of an event.
midrash	ety	C17: from Hebrew: commentary, from darash to search
midrashim	infl
	head	midrash
	syl	mid+ra+shim
	pron	<mi1drcSim>, Hebrew <midra1Sim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
midrash	1.
	syl	mid+rash
	pron	<1midr@S>, Hebrew <mi1draS>, Hebrew <midra1Sim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	commentaries on the Bible based on the Jewish methods of interpretation, and composed between 400 and 1200 #7a.d.
midrash	2.
	syl	mid+rash
	pron	<1midr@S>, Hebrew <mi1draS>, Hebrew <midra1Sim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a commentary on a passage of Scripture based on such methods.
midrashic	sub
	head	midrash
	syl	mid+rash+ic
	pron	<mid1r@Sik>
	pos	adj.
midrib	0.
	syl	mid+rib
	pron	<1mid2rib>
	pos	n.
	def	the main vein of a leaf, running down the centre of the blade.
midriff	ety	Old English midhrif, from #7{mid %1}#7+ hrif belly
midriff	1.a.
	syl	mid+riff
	pron	<1midrif>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of the human body, esp. between waist and bust.
midriff	1.b.
	syl	mid+riff
	pron	<1midrif>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	midriff bulge.
midriff	2.
	syl	mid+riff
	pron	<1midrif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for the {diaphragm}.
midriff	3.
	syl	mid+riff
	pron	<1midrif>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a woman's garment covering the midriff.
midriff	4.
	syl	mid+riff
	pron	<1midrif>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a woman's garment which exposes the midriff.
midsection	1.
	syl	mid+sec+tion
	pron	<1mid2sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of something.
midsection	2.
	syl	mid+sec+tion
	pron	<1mid2sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle region of the human body; midriff.
midship	1.
	syl	mid+ship
	pron	<1mid2Sip>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	in, of, or relating to the middle of a vessel. {~}
midship	2.
	syl	mid+ship
	pron	<1mid2Sip>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the middle of a vessel.
midshipmen	infl
	head	midshipman
	syl	mid+ship+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
midshipman	1.
	syl	mid+ship+man
	pron	<1mid2Sipm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a probationary rank held by young naval officers under training, or an officer holding such a rank.
midshipman	2.
	syl	mid+ship+man
	pron	<1mid2Sipm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American toadfishes of the genus having small light-producing organs on the undersurface of their bodies.
midships	0.
	syl	mid+ships
	pron	<1mid2Sips>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	See {amidships}.
midst	ety	C14: back formation from amiddes #7amidst 
in the midst of	1.
	head	midst
	syl	in the midst of.
	def	surrounded or enveloped by; at a point during, esp. a climactic one.
in our midst	2.
	head	midst
	syl	in our midst.
	def	among us.
midst	H1.3.
	syl	midst
	pron	<midst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the centre.
midst	H2.0.
	syl	midst
	pron	<midst>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	See {amidst, amid}.
midsummer	1.a.
	syl	mid+sum+mer
	pron	<1mid1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle or height of the summer.
midsummer	1.b.
	syl	mid+sum+mer
	pron	<1mid1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midsummer carnival.
midsummer	2.
	syl	mid+sum+mer
	pron	<1mid1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {summer solstice}.
Midsummer's Day	alt
	head	Midsummer Day
	or	Midsummer Day
	syl	Mid+sum+mer's Day
	pos	n.
Midsummer Day	0.
	or	Midsummer's Day
	syl	Mid+sum+mer Day
	pos	n.
	def	June 24, the feast of St. John the Baptist; in England, Ireland, and Wales, one of the four quarter days. See also {summer solstice}.
midsummer madness	0.
	syl	mid+sum+mer mad+ness
	pos	n.
	def	foolish or extravagant behaviour, supposed to occur during the summer.
midsummer-men	0.
	syl	mid+sum:mer-men
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	another name for {rose-root}.
midterm	1.a.
	syl	mid+term
	pron	<1mid1tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of a term of office, esp. of a presidential term, when congressional and local elections are held.
midterm	1.b.
	syl	mid+term
	pron	<1mid1tR:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	midterm elections.
midterm	2.a.
	syl	mid+term
	pron	<1mid1tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the gestation period.
midterm	2.b.
	syl	mid+term
	pron	<1mid1tR:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; midterm pregnancy.
	def	See {{term} (sense 6)}.
midtown	0.
	syl	mid+town
	pron	<1mid2taun>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the centre of a town. See also {downtown, uptown}.
mid-Victorian	1.
	syl	mid-Vic:to:ri:an
	pos	adj.
	qual	British history.
	def	of or relating to the middle period of the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901).
mid-Victorian	2.
	syl	mid-Vic:to:ri:an
	pos	n.
	def	a person of the mid-Victorian era.
midway	1.
	syl	mid+way
	pron	<1mid2wA>
	pos	adj.
	def	in or at the middle of the distance; halfway.
midway	2.
	syl	mid+way
	pron	<1mid2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a place in a fair, etc., where sideshows are located.
midway	3.
	syl	mid+way
	pron	<1mid2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a middle place, way, etc.
Midway Islands	0.
	syl	Mid+way Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an atoll in the central Pacific, about 2100 km (1300 miles) northwest of Honolulu: annexed by the U.S. in 1867. Pop.: 2200 (1970). Area: 5 sq. km (2 sq. miles).
midweek	0.a.
	syl	mid+week
	pron	<1mid1wEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the week.
midweek	0.b.
	syl	mid+week
	pron	<1mid1wEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midweek holiday.
midweekly	sub
	head	midweek
	syl	mid+1week+ly
	pos	adj.
Middle West	alt
	head	Midwest
	or	Midwest
	syl	Mid+dle West
	pos	n.
Midwest	0.
	or	Middle West
	syl	Mid+west
	pron	<1mid1west>
	pos	n.
	def	the N central part of the U.S.; the region consisting of the states from Ohio westwards that border on the Great Lakes, often extended to include the upper Mississippi and Missouri valleys.
Midwestern	sub
	head	Midwest
	syl	Mid+1west+ern
	pos	adj.
Midwesterner	sub
	head	Midwest
	syl	Mid+1west+ern+er
	pos	n.
mid-wicket	1.
	syl	mid-wick:et
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the fielding position on the on side, approximately midway between square leg and mid-on.
mid-wicket	2.
	syl	mid-wick:et
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielder in this position.
midwife	ety	C14: from Old English mid with+ wif woman
midwives	infl
	head	midwife
	syl	mid+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
midwife	0.
	syl	mid+wife
	pron	<1mid2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman skilled in aiding in the delivery of babies.
midwifery	0.
	syl	mid+wife+ry
	pron	<1mid2wif*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of a midwife.
midwife toad	0.
	syl	mid+wife toad
	pos	n.
	def	a European toad, the male of which carries the fertilized eggs on its hind legs until they hatch: family
midwinter	1.a.
	syl	mid+win+ter
	pron	<1mid1wint*>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle or depth of the winter.
midwinter	1.b.
	syl	mid+win+ter
	pron	<1mid1wint*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midwinter festival.
midwinter	2.
	syl	mid+win+ter
	pron	<1mid1wint*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {winter solstice}.
midyear	0.a.
	syl	mid+year
	pron	<1mid1ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the year.
midyear	0.b.
	syl	mid+year
	pron	<1mid1ji*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a midyear examination.
mien	ety	C16: probably variant of obsolete demean appearance; related to French mine aspect
mien	0.
	syl	mien
	pron	<mEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a person's manner, bearing, or appearance, expressing personality or mood.
	exam	1	a noble mien.
Mieres	0.
	syl	Mie+res
	pron	Spanish <1mjArAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Spain, south of Oviedo: steel and chemical industries; iron and coal mines. Pop.: 64552 (1970).
Ludwig	infl
	head	Mies van der Rohe
	syl	Lud:wig.
	pos	n.
Mies van der Rohe	0.
	syl	Mies van der Ro:he
	pron	<1mEz> <v@n> <d*> <1r*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1969, U.S. architect, born in Germany. He directed the Bauhaus (1929-33) and developed a rational functional style, characterized by pure geometrical design. His works include the Seagram building, New York (1958).
miff	ety	C17: perhaps an imitative expression of bad temper
miff	1.
	syl	miff
	pron	<mif>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take offence or offend.
miff	2.
	syl	miff
	pron	<mif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a petulant mood.
miff	3.
	syl	miff
	pron	<mif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a petty quarrel.
miffier	infl
	head	miffy
	syl	mif+fi+er
	pos	adj.
miffiest	infl
	head	miffy
	syl	mif+fi+est.
	pos	adj.
miffy	0.
	syl	mif+fy
	pron	<1mifi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	easily upset; oversensitive.
miffiness	sub
	head	miffy
	syl	mif+fi+ness
	pos	n.
might	H1.0.
	syl	might
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an implied infinitive or an infinitive without to
	def	used as an auxiliary.
might	H1.1.
	syl	might
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an implied infinitive or an infinitive without to
	def	making the past tense or subjunctive mood of {{may%1}} .
	exam	1	he might have come last night.
might	H1.2.
	syl	might
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an implied infinitive or an infinitive without to; often foll. by well
	def	expressing theoretical possibility.
	exam	1	he might well come.
might	ety	Old English miht; compare Old High German maht, Dutch macht 
might	H2.1.
	syl	might
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	power, force, or vigour, esp. of a great or supreme kind.
might	H2.2.
	syl	might
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	physical strength.
(with) might and main	3.
	head	might
	syl	(with) might and main.
	def	See {{main%1} (sense 8)}.
mightily	1.
	syl	might:i+ly
	pron	<1mItili>
	pos	adv.
	def	to a great extent, amount, or degree.
mightily	2.
	syl	might:i+ly
	pron	<1mItili>
	pos	adv.
	def	with might; powerfully or vigorously.
mightier	infl
	head	mighty
	syl	might:i+er
	pos	adj.
mightiest	infl
	head	mighty
	syl	might:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mighty	1.a.
	syl	might:y
	pron	<1mIti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or indicating might; powerful or strong.
mighty	1.b.
	syl	might:y
	pron	<1mIti>
	pos	as collective; n.
	def	.
	exam	1	the mighty.
mighty	2.
	syl	might:y
	pron	<1mIti>
	pos	adj.
	def	very large; vast.
mighty	3.
	syl	might:y
	pron	<1mIti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very great in extent, importance, etc. {~}
mightiness	sub
	head	mighty
	syl	might:i+ness
	pos	n.
mignon	ety	C16: from French, from Old French mignot dainty
mignon	0.
	syl	mi+gnon
	pron	<1minjon>, French <mi1$j*~c>
	pos	adj.
	def	small and pretty; dainty.
mignonne	sub
	head	mignon
	syl	mi+gnonne
	pron	<1minjon>, French <mi1$jcn>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
mignonette	ety	C18: from French, diminutive of #7mignon 
mignonette	1.
	syl	mi+gnon+ette
	pron	<2minj*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mainly Mediterranean plants of the resedaceous genus such as ({garden mignonette}) , that have spikes of small greenish-white flowers with prominent anthers.
mignonette	2.
	syl	mi+gnon+ette
	pron	<2minj*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fine pillow lace.
mignonette	3.
	syl	mi+gnon+ette
	pron	<2minj*1net>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a greyish-green colour; reseda.
migraine	ety	C18: (earlier form, C14 mygrame #7megrim) : from French, from Late Latin h*_emicr*_ania pain in half of the head, from Greek h*_emikrania, from #7hemi -#7+ kranion #7cranium 
migraine	0.
	syl	mi+graine
	pron	<1mEgrAn>, <1mI->
	pos	n.
	def	a throbbing headache usually affecting only one side of the head and commonly accompanied by nausea and visual disturbances.
migrainous	sub
	head	migraine
	syl	mi+grain+ous
	pos	adj.
migrant	ety	C17: from Latin migr*_are to change one's abode
migrant	1.
	syl	mi+grant
	pron	<1mIgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that moves from one region, place, or country to another.
migrant	2.
	syl	mi+grant
	pron	<1mIgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an itinerant agricultural worker who travels from one district to another.
migrant	3.a.
	syl	mi+grant
	pron	<1mIgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an immigrant, esp. a recent one.
migrant	3.b.
	syl	mi+grant
	pron	<1mIgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a migrant hostel.
migrant	4.
	syl	mi+grant
	pron	<1mIgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving from one region, place, or country to another; migratory.
migrate	ety	C17: from Latin migr*_are to change one's abode
migrate	1.
	syl	mi+grate
	pron	<mI1grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go from one region, country, or place of abode to settle in another, esp. in a foreign country.
migrate	2.
	syl	mi+grate
	pron	<mI1grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds, fishes, etc.
	def	to journey between different habitats at specific times of the year.
migrator	sub
	head	migrate
	syl	mi+1gra+tor
	pos	n.
migration	1.
	syl	mi+gra+tion
	pron	<mI1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of migrating.
migration	2.
	syl	mi+gra+tion
	pron	<mI1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people, birds, etc., migrating in a body.
migration	3.
	syl	mi+gra+tion
	pron	<mI1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a movement of atoms, ions, or molecules, such as the motion of ions in solution under the influence of electric fields.
migrational	sub
	head	migration
	syl	mi+1gra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
migratory	1.
	syl	mi+gra+to:ry
	pron	<1mIgr*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by migration.
migratory	2.
	syl	mi+gra+to:ry
	pron	<1mIgr*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	nomadic; itinerant.
mihrab	ety	From Arabic
mihrab	0.
	syl	mih+rab
	pron	<1mEr@b>, <-r*b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the niche in a mosque showing the direction of Mecca.
mikado	ety	C18: from Japanese, from mi- honourable+ kado door, palace gate
mikados	infl
	head	mikado
	syl	mi+ka+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mikado	0.
	syl	mi+ka+do
	pron	<mi1ka:d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the Japanese emperor. Compare {Tenno}.
mike	H1.0.
	syl	mike
	pron	<mIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {microphone}.
mike	ety	C19: origin unknown
	infl
	head	mike
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
mike	H2.1.
	syl	mike
	pron	<mIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to idle; wait about. {~}
mike	H2.2.
	syl	mike
	pron	<mIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an evasion of work.
	exam	1	to do a mike.
mil	ety	C18: short for Latin mill*_esimus thousandth
mil	1.
	syl	mil
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch.
mil	2.
	syl	mil
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete pharmaceutical unit of volume equal to one millilitre.
mil	3.
	syl	mil
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of angular measure, used in gunnery, equal to one sixty-four-thousandth of a circumference.
mil	1.
	syl	mil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	military.
mil	2.
	syl	mil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	militia.
miladi	alt
	head	milady
	or	milady
	syl	mi+la+di
	pron	<mi1lAdi>
	pos	n.
miladies	infl
	head	milady
	syl	mi+la+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milady	0.
	or	miladi
	syl	mi+la+dy
	pron	<mi1lAdi>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a continental title used for an English gentlewoman.
milage	0.
	syl	mil+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mileage}.
Milan	0.
	syl	Mi+lan
	pron	<mi1l@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in central Lombardy: Italy's second largest city and chief financial and industrial centre; a centre of the Renaissance under the Visconti and Sforza families. Pop.: 1731281 (1975 est.). Italian name: {Mi+la+no} (mi#!la$:no).
Milanese	1.
	syl	Mil+an+ese
	pron	<2mil*1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Milan, its people, culture, etc.
Milanese	2.
	syl	Mil+an+ese
	pron	<2mil*1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a fine lightweight knitted fabric of silk, rayon, {~} {+ese}.
Milanese	3.
	syl	Mil+an+ese
	pron	<2mil*1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	the Italian dialect spoken in Milan.
Milanese	4.
	syl	Mil+an+ese
	pron	<2mil*1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Milan.
Milazzo	0.
	syl	Mi+laz+zo
	pron	Italian <mi1lattso>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Sicily: founded in the 8th century #7b.c. ; scene of a battle (1860), in which Garibaldi defeated the Bourbon forces. Pop.: 27204 (1971). Ancient name: {Mylae}.
milch	ety	C13: from Old English -milce (in compounds); related to Old English melcan to milk
milch	1.
	syl	milch
	pron	<milC>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; esp. of cattle
	def	yielding milk.
milch cow	2.
	head	milch
	syl	milch cow.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a source of easy income, esp. a person.
mild	ety	Old English milde; compare Old Saxon mildi, Old Norse mildr 
mild	1.
	syl	mild
	pron	<mIld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a taste, sensation, etc.
	def	not powerful or strong; bland.
	exam	1	a mild curry.
mild	2.
	syl	mild
	pron	<mIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle or temperate in character, climate, behaviour, etc.
mild	3.
	syl	mild
	pron	<mIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not extreme; moderate.
	exam	1	a mild rebuke.
mild	4.
	syl	mild
	pron	<mIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeble; unassertive. {~}
mild	5.
	syl	mild
	pron	<mIld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	draught beer, of darker colour than bitter and flavoured with fewer hops.
draw it mild	6.
	head	mild
	syl	draw it mild.
	def	speak or act moderately.
mildly	sub
	head	mild
	syl	mild+ly
	pos	adv.
mildness	sub
	head	mild
	syl	mild+ness
	pos	n.
milden	0.
	syl	mild+en
	pron	<1mIld*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become mild or milder.
mildew	ety	Old English mild*_eaw, from mil- honey (compare Latin mel, Greek m*_eli) +d*_eaw #7dew 
mildew	1.
	syl	mil+dew
	pron	<1mil2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diseases of plants that affect mainly the leaves and are caused by parasitic fungi. See also {downy mildew, powdery mildew}.
mildew	2.
	syl	mil+dew
	pron	<1mil2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any fungus causing this kind of disease.
mildew	3.
	syl	mil+dew
	pron	<1mil2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{mould%2}}.
mildew	4.
	syl	mil+dew
	pron	<1mil2dju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect or become affected with mildew.
mildewy	sub
	head	mildew
	syl	mil+2dew:y
	pos	adj.
mild steel	0.
	syl	mild steel
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of strong tough steels that contain a low quantity of carbon (0.1-0.25 per cent).
mile	ety	Old English m*_il, from Latin m*_ilia (passuum) a thousand (paces)
mile	1.
	syl	mile
	pron	<mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {statute mile}. a unit of length used in English-speaking countries, equal to 1760 yards. 1 mile is equivalent to 1.60934 kilometres.
mile	2.
	syl	mile
	pron	<mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {nautical mile}.
mile	3.
	syl	mile
	pron	<mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Swedish mile}.
mile	4.
	syl	mile
	pron	<mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various units of length used at different times and places, esp. the Roman mile, equivalent to 1620 yards.
mile	5.
	syl	mile
	pron	<mIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a great distance; great deal.
	exam	1	he missed by a mile.
mile	6.
	syl	mile
	pron	<mIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a race extending over a mile. {~}
milage	alt
	head	mileage
	or	mileage
	syl	mil+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
mileage	1.
	or	milage
	syl	mile+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a distance expressed in miles.
mileage	2.
	or	milage
	syl	mile+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of miles that a motor vehicle has travelled.
mileage	3.
	or	milage
	syl	mile+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	allowance for travelling expenses, esp. as a fixed rate per mile.
mileage	4.
	or	milage
	syl	mile+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of miles a motor vehicle will travel on one gallon of fuel.
mileage	5.
	or	milage
	syl	mile+age
	pron	<1mIliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	use, benefit, or service provided by something.
	exam	1	this scheme has a lot of mileage left.
milometer	alt
	head	mileometer
	or	mileometer
	syl	mi+lom+e:ter
	pron	<mI1lomit*>
	pos	n.
mileometer	0.
	or	milometer
	syl	mile+om+e:ter
	pron	<mI1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that records the number of miles that a bicycle or motor vehicle has travelled. Usual U.S. name: {odometer}.
milepost	1.
	syl	mile+post
	pron	<1mIl2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a marking post on a racecourse a mile before the finishing line.
milepost	2.
	syl	mile+post
	pron	<1mIl2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {milestone}. a signpost that shows the distance in miles to or from a place.
miler	0.
	syl	mil+er
	pron	<1mIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an athlete, horse, etc., that runs or specializes in races of one mile.
miles gloriosus	ety	from the title of a comedy by Plautus
milites gloriosi	infl
	head	miles gloriosus
	syl	mi+li+tes glo+ri:o+si
	pron	<1mEli2tAs> <2glc:ri1*usI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
miles gloriosus	0.
	syl	mi+les glo+ri:o+sus
	pron	Latin. <1mElAs> <2glc:ri1*usus>
	pos	n.
	def	a braggart soldier, esp. as a stock figure in comedy.
Milesian	ety	via Latin from Greek Mil*_esios 
Milesian	H1.1.
	syl	Mi+le:si:an
	pron	<mI1lEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Miletus. {~}
Milesian	H1.2.
	syl	Mi+le:si:an
	pron	<mI1lEzi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	an inhabitant of Miletus.
Milesian	ety	C16: from Milesius, a fictitious king of Spain whose sons were supposed to have conquered Ireland
Milesian	H2.1.
	syl	Mi+le:si:an
	pron	<mI1lEzi*n>
	qual	Facetious. adj.
	def	Irish. {~}
Milesian	H2.2.
	syl	Mi+le:si:an
	pron	<mI1lEzi*n>
	qual	Facetious. adj.
	def	an Irishman.
milestone	1.
	syl	mile+stone
	pron	<1mIl2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone pillar that shows the distance in miles to or from a place.
milestone	2.
	syl	mile+stone
	pron	<1mIl2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a significant event in life, history, etc.
Miletus	0.
	syl	Mi+le:tus
	pron	<mi1lEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major Ionian centre of trade and learning in the ancient world.
milfoil	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin milifolium, from mille thousand+ folium leaf
milfoil	1.
	syl	mil+foil
	pron	<1mil2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {yarrow}.
milfoil	2.
	syl	mil+foil
	pron	<1mil2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	See {water milfoil}.
Milford Haven	0.
	syl	Mil+ford Ha+ven
	pron	<1milf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Wales, in Dyfed on {Milford Haven} (a large inlet of St. George's Channel): major oil port. Pop.: 13745 (1971).
Darius	infl
	head	Milhaud
	syl	Da:rius
	pron	<da1rjys>
	pos	n.
Milhaud	0.
	syl	Mi:lhaud
	pron	French <mi1jo>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1974, French composer; member of Les Six. A notable exponent of polytonality, his large output includes operas, symphonies, ballets, string quartets, and songs.
miliaria	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin mili*_arius #7miliary 
miliaria	0.
	syl	mil:i+ar:i:a
	pron	<2mili1e*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute itching eruption of the skin, caused by blockage of the sweat glands. Nontechnical names: {heat rash, prickly heat}.
miliary	ety	C17: from Latin mili*_arius, from milium #7millet 
miliary	1.
	syl	mil+iar:y
	pron	<1milj*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or relating to millet seeds.
miliary	2.
	syl	mil+iar:y
	pron	<1milj*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease or skin eruption
	def	characterized by small lesions resembling millet seeds.
	exam	1	miliary tuberculosis.
miliary fever	0.
	syl	mil+iar:y fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious fever characterized by profuse sweating and the formation on the skin of minute fluid-filled vesicles. Nontechnical name: {sweating sickness}.
milieu	ety	C19: from French, from mi- #7{mid %1}#7+ lieu place
milieus	infl
	head	milieu
	or	milieux
	syl	mi+lieus
	pron	<-1lj$o>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milieux	infl
	head	milieu
	or	milieus
	syl	mi+lieux
	pron	<-1lj$o>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	French
milieu	0.
	syl	mi+lieu
	pron	<1mEljR:>, French <mi1lj$o>
	pos	n.
	def	surroundings, location, or setting.
milit	0.
	syl	milit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	military.
militant	ety	C15: from Latin m*_ilit*_are to be a soldier, from m*_iles soldier
militant	1.
	syl	mil:i+tant
	pron	<1milit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	aggressive or vigorous, esp. in the support of a cause.
	exam	1	a militant protest.
militant	2.
	syl	mil:i+tant
	pron	<1milit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	warring; engaged in warfare. {~}
militant	3.
	syl	mil:i+tant
	pron	<1milit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a militant person.
militancy	sub
	head	militant
	or	militantness
	syl	mil:i+tan+cy
	pos	n.
militantness	sub
	head	militant
	or	militancy
	syl	mil:i+tant+ness
	pos	n.
militantly	sub
	head	militant
	syl	mil:i+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
militarism	1.
	syl	mil:i+ta+rism
	pron	<1milit*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	military spirit; pursuit of military ideals.
militarism	2.
	syl	mil:i+ta+rism
	pron	<1milit*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	domination by the military in the formulation of policies, ideals, etc., esp. on a political level.
militarist	1.
	syl	mil:i+ta+rist
	pron	<1milit*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of or believer in militarism.
militarist	2.
	syl	mil:i+ta+rist
	pron	<1milit*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a devotee of military history, strategy, etc.
militaristic	sub
	head	militarist
	syl	mil:i+ta+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
militaristically	sub
	head	militarist
	syl	mil:i+ta+1ris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
militarise	alt
	head	militarize
	or	militarize
	syl	mil:i+ta+rise
	pron	<1milit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
militarize	1.
	or	militarise
	syl	mil:i+ta+rize
	pron	<1milit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert to military use.
militarize	2.
	or	militarise
	syl	mil:i+ta+rize
	pron	<1milit*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imbue with militarism.
militarization	sub
	head	militarize
	or	militarisation
	syl	mil:i+ta+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
militarisation	sub
	head	militarize
	or	militarization
	syl	mil:i+ta+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
military	ety	C16: via French from Latin m*_ilit*_aris, from m*_iles soldier
military	1.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y
	pron	<1milit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the armed forces, warlike matters, etc.
military	2.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y
	pron	<1milit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or about soldiers.
militaries	infl
	head	military
	or	military
	syl	mil:i+tar:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
military	infl
	or	militaries
	syl	mil:i+tar:y.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
military	3.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y
	pron	<1milit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the armed services.
militarily	sub
	head	military
	syl	mil:i+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
military academy	0.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y a:cad+e:my
	pos	n.
	def	a training establishment for young officer cadets entering the army.
military engineering	0.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the design, construction, etc., of military fortifications and communications.
military honours	0.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y hon+ours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ceremonies performed by troops in honour of royalty, at the burial of an officer, etc.
military law	0.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y law
	pos	n.
	def	articles or regulations that apply to those belonging to the armed services. Compare {martial law}.
military pace	0.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y pace
	pos	n.
	def	the pace of a single step in marching, taken to be 30 inches for quick time (120 paces to the minute) in both the British and U.S. armies.
military police	0.
	syl	mil:i+tar:y po+lice
	pos	n.
	def	a corps within an army that performs police and disciplinary duties.
military policeman	sub
	head	military police
	syl	mil:i+tar:y po+lice+man
	pos	n.
militate	ety	C17: from Latin m*_ilit*_atus, from m*_ilit*_are to be a soldier
militate	0.
	syl	mil:i+tate
	pron	<1mili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by against or for; of facts, etc.
	def	to have influence or effect.
	exam	1	the evidence militated against his release.
militation	sub
	head	militate
	syl	mil:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
militia	ety	C16: from Latin: soldiery, from m*_iles soldier
militia	1.
	syl	mi+li+tia
	pron	<mi1liS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of citizen (as opposed to professional) soldiers.
militia	2.
	syl	mi+li+tia
	pron	<mi1liS*>
	pos	n.
	def	an organization containing men enlisted for service in emergency only.
militiamen	infl
	head	militiaman
	syl	mi+li+tia+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
militiaman	0.
	syl	mi+li+tia+man
	pron	<mi1liS*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man serving with the militia.
milium	ety	C19: from Latin: millet
miliia	infl
	head	milium
	syl	mil+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milium	0.
	syl	mil+i:um
	pron	<1mili*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small whitish nodule on the skin, usually resulting from a clogged sebaceous gland.
milk	ety	Old English milc; compare Old Saxon miluk, Old High German miluh, Old Norse mjolk 
milk	1.a.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish nutritious fluid produced and secreted by the mammary glands of mature female mammals and used for feeding their young until weaned.
milk	1.b.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	n.
	def	the milk of cows, goats, or other animals used by man as a food or in the production of butter, cheese, etc.
milk	2.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar fluid in plants, such as the juice of a coconut.
milk	3.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various milklike pharmaceutical preparations, such as milk of magnesia.
cry over spilt milk	4.
	head	milk
	syl	cry over spilt milk.
	def	to lament something that cannot be altered.
milk	5.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw milk from the udder of (a cow, goat, or other animal).
milk	6.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of cows, goats, or other animals
	def	to yield milk.
milk	7.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw off or tap in small quantities.
	exam	1	to milk the petty cash.
milk	8.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract as much money, help, etc., as possible from.
	exam	1	to milk a situation of its news value.
milk	9.
	syl	milk
	pron	<milk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract venom, sap, etc., from.
(milk and water	infl
	head	milk-and-water
	syl	(milk and wa+ter
	pos	adj.
milk-and-water	0.
	syl	milk-and-wa:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	weak, feeble, or insipid.
milk bar	0.a.
	syl	milk bar
	pos	n.
	def	a snack bar at which milk drinks and light refreshments are served.
milk bar	0.b.
	syl	milk bar
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	a shop selling, in addition, basic provisions and other items.
milk chocolate	0.
	syl	milk choc:o+late
	pos	n.
	def	chocolate that has been made with milk, having a creamy taste. Compare {plain chocolate}.
milker	1.
	syl	milk+er
	pron	<1milk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cow, goat, etc., that yields milk, esp. of a specified quality or amount.
	exam	1	a poor milker.
milker	2.
	syl	milk+er
	pron	<1milk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who milks.
milker	3.
	syl	milk+er
	pron	<1milk*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {milking machine}.
milk fever	1.
	syl	milk fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a fever that sometimes occurs shortly after childbirth, once thought to result from engorgement of the breasts with milk but now thought to be caused by infection.
milk fever	2.
	syl	milk fe+ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a disease of cows, goats, etc., occurring shortly after parturition, characterized by low blood calcium levels, paralysis, and loss of consciousness.
milkfish	infl
	or	milkfishes
	syl	milk+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milkfishes	infl
	head	milkfish
	or	milkfish
	syl	milk+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milkfish	0.
	syl	milk+fish
	pron	<1milk2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a large silvery tropical clupeoid food and game fish, family
milk float	0.
	syl	milk float
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small motor vehicle used to deliver milk to houses.
milk glass	0.
	syl	milk glass
	pos	n.
	def	opaque white glass, originally produced in imitation of Chinese porcelain.
milking machine	0.
	syl	milk+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for milking cows.
milking stool	0.
	syl	milk+ing stool
	pos	n.
	def	a low three-legged stool.
milk leg	0.
	syl	milk leg
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation and thrombosis of the femoral vein following childbirth, characterized by painful swelling of the leg. Also called: {white leg}. Technical name: {phlegmasia alba dolens}.
milkmaid	0.
	syl	milk+maid
	pron	<1milk2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman who milks cows.
milkmen	infl
	head	milkman
	syl	milk+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milkman	1.
	syl	milk+man
	pron	<1milkm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who delivers or sells milk.
milkman	2.
	syl	milk+man
	pron	<1milkm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who milks cows; dairyman.
milko	0.
	syl	milk:o
	pron	<1milk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {milkman}.
milk of magnesia	0.
	syl	milk of mag+ne+sia
	pos	n.
	def	a suspension of magnesium hydroxide in water, used as an antacid and laxative.
milk pudding	0.
	syl	milk pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a hot or cold pudding made by boiling or baking milk with a grain, esp. rice.
milk punch	0.
	syl	milk punch
	pos	n.
	def	a spiced drink made of milk and spirits.
milk run	ety	C20: referring to the routine daily delivery of milk
milk run	0.
	syl	milk run
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics, informal.
	def	a routine and uneventful flight, esp. on a dangerous mission.
milk shake	0.
	syl	milk shake
	pos	n.
	def	a cold frothy drink made of milk, flavouring, and sometimes ice cream, whisked or beaten together.
milk sickness	1.
	syl	milk sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	an acute disease characterized by weakness, vomiting, and constipation, caused by ingestion of the flesh or dairy products of cattle affected with trembles.
milk sickness	2.
	syl	milk sick+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {trembles}.
milk snake	0.
	syl	milk snake
	pos	n.
	def	a nonvenomous brown-and-grey North American colubrid snake related to the king snakes.
milksop	1.
	syl	milk+sop
	pron	<1milk2sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeble or ineffectual man or youth.
milksop	2.
	syl	milk+sop
	pron	<1milk2sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dish of bread soaked in warm milk, given esp. to infants and invalids.
milksoppy	sub
	head	milksop
	or	milksopping
	syl	milk+2sop+py
	pos	adj.
milksopping	sub
	head	milksop
	or	milksoppy
	syl	milk+2sop+ping
	pos	adj.
milksopism	sub
	head	milksop
	syl	milk+2sop+ism
	pos	n.
milk stout	0.
	syl	milk stout
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rich mellow stout lacking a bitter aftertaste.
milk sugar	0.
	syl	milk sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lactose}.
milk thistle	0.
	syl	milk this+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sow thistle}.
milk tooth	0.
	syl	milk tooth
	pos	n.
	def	any of the first teeth to erupt; a deciduous tooth. Also called: {baby tooth}. See also {dentition}.
milk vetch	0.
	syl	milk vetch
	pos	n.
	def	any of various papilionaceous plants of the genus esp. with clusters of purple, white, or yellowish flowers: formerly reputed to increase milk production in goats.
milkweed	1.
	syl	milk+weed
	pron	<1milk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {silkweed}. any plant of the mostly North American genus having milky sap and pointed pods that split open to release tufted seeds: family
milkweed	2.
	syl	milk+weed
	pron	<1milk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants having milky sap.
orange milkweed	3.
	head	milkweed
	syl	orange milkweed.
	def	another name for {butterfly weed}.
milkweed	4.
	syl	milk+weed
	pron	<1milk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {monarch} (the butterfly).
milkwort	0.
	syl	milk+wort
	pron	<1milk2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus having small blue, pink, or white flowers with two petal-like sepals: family They were formerly believed to increase milk production in nursing women. See also {senega}.
milkier	infl
	head	milky
	syl	milk:i+er
	pos	adj.
milkiest	infl
	head	milky
	syl	milk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
milky	1.
	syl	milk:y
	pron	<1milki>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling milk, esp. in colour or cloudiness.
milky	2.
	syl	milk:y
	pron	<1milki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing milk.
milky	3.
	syl	milk:y
	pron	<1milki>
	pos	adj.
	def	spiritless or spineless.
milkily	sub
	head	milky
	syl	milk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
milkiness	sub
	head	milky
	syl	milk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Milky Way	ety	C14: translation of Latin via lactea 
the	infl
	head	Milky Way
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Milky Way	1.
	syl	Milk:y Way
	pos	n.
	def	the diffuse band of light stretching across the night sky that consists of millions of faint stars, nebulae, etc., and forms part of the Galaxy.
Milky Way	2.
	syl	Milk:y Way
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Galaxy}.
mill	ety	Old English mylen from Late Latin mol*_ina a mill, from Latin mola mill, millstone, from molere to grind
mill	H1.1.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a building fitted with machinery for processing materials, manufacturing goods, etc.; factory.
mill	H1.2.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that processes materials, manufactures goods, etc., by per?!forming a continuous or repetitive operation, esp. one involving rotary motion, such as a machine to grind flour, pulverize solids, or press fruit.
mill	H1.3.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that tools or polishes metal.
mill	H1.4.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard roller for impressing a design, esp. in a textile-printing machine or in a machine for printing bank notes.
mill	H1.5.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a system, institution, etc., that influences people or things in the manner of a factory.
	exam	1	going through the educational mill.
mill	H1.6.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant experience; ordeal (esp. in the phrase {go} or {be put through the mill}) .
mill	H1.7.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a fist fight.
run of the mill	8.
	head	mill
	syl	run of the mill.
	def	ordinary or routine.
mill	H1.9.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to grind, press, or pulverize in or as if in a mill.
mill	H1.10.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to process or produce in or with a mill.
mill	H1.11.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or roll (metal) with or as if with a milling machine.
mill	H1.12.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to groove or flute the edge of (a coin).
mill	H1.13.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to move about or cause to move about in a confused manner.
mill	H1.14.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to beat (chocolate, etc.).
mill	H1.15.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic slang.
	def	to fight, esp. with the fists.
millable	sub
	head	mill
	syl	mill+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mill	ety	C18: short for Latin m*_ill*_esimum a thousandth (part)
mill	H2.0.
	syl	mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. monetary unit used in calculations, etc., equal to one thousandth of a dollar.
James	1.
	head	Mill
	syl	James.
	def	1773-1836, Scottish philosopher, historian, and economist. He expounded Bentham's utilitarian philosophy in (1821) and (1829) and also wrote a (1817-18).
Mill	2.
	syl	Mill
	pron	<mil>
	pos	n.
	def	his son {John Stu@.art}. 1806-73, English philosopher and economist. He modified Bentham's utilitarian philosophy in (1861) and in his treatise (1859) he defended the rights and freedom of the individual. Other works include (1843) and (1848).
Millais	0.
	syl	Mil:lais
	pron	<mi1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John Ev@.er@.ett}. 1829-96, English painter, who was a founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His works include (1853) and (1856).
millboard	ety	C18: changed from milled board 
millboard	0.
	syl	mill+board
	pron	<1mil2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	strong pasteboard, used esp. in book covers.
milldam	0.
	syl	mill+dam
	pron	<1mil2d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a dam built in a stream to raise the water level sufficiently for it to turn a mill wheel.
milled	1.
	syl	milled
	pron	<mild>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of coins, etc.
	def	having a grooved or fluted edge.
milled	2.
	syl	milled
	pron	<mild>
	pos	adj.
	def	made or treated in a mill.
millefeuille	ety	literally: thousand leaves
millefeuille	0.
	syl	mille+feuille
	pron	French. <mil1f@o:j>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small iced cake made of puff pastry filled with jam and cream. U.S. name: {napoleon}.
millefleurs	ety	French: thousand flowers
millefleurs	0.
	syl	mille+fleurs
	pron	<1mEl2flR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a design of stylized floral patterns, used in textiles, etc.
millenary	alt
	head	millenarian
	or	millenarian
	syl	mil+le+nar:y
	pos	adj.
millenarian	1.
	or	millenary
	syl	mil+le+nar+i:an
	pron	<2mili1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a thousand or to a thousand years.
millenarian	2.
	or	millenary
	syl	mil+le+nar+i:an
	pron	<2mili1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the millennium or millenarianism.
millenarian	3.
	or	millenary
	syl	mil+le+nar+i:an
	pron	<2mili1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of millenarianism.
millenarianism	1.
	syl	mil+le+nar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2mili1ne*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the belief in a future millennium preceding the Second Coming of Christ during which he will reign on earth in peace: based on Revelation 20:1-5.
millenarianism	2.
	syl	mil+le+nar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2mili1ne*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any belief in a future period of ideal peace and happiness.
millenary	ety	C16: from Late Latin mill*_en*_arius containing a thousand, from Latin mille thousand
millenaries	infl
	head	millenary
	syl	mil+le+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
millenary	1.
	syl	mil+le+nar:y
	pron	<mi1len*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum or aggregate of one thousand, esp. one thousand years.
millenary	2.
	syl	mil+le+nar:y
	pron	<mi1len*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for a {millennium}.
millenary	3.
	syl	mil+le+nar:y
	pron	<mi1len*ri>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {millenarian}.
millennium	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin mille thousand+ annus year; for form, compare #7biennium 
millenniums	infl
	head	millennium
	or	millennia
	syl	mil+len+ni:ums
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
millennia	infl
	head	millennium
	or	millenniums
	syl	mil+len+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
the	1.
	head	millennium
	syl	the.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the period of a thousand years of Christ's awaited reign upon earth.
millennium	2.
	syl	mil+len+ni:um
	pron	<mi1leni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or cycle of one thousand years.
millennium	3.
	syl	mil+len+ni:um
	pron	<mi1leni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a time of peace and happiness, esp. in the distant future.
millennium	4.
	syl	mil+len+ni:um
	pron	<mi1leni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thousandth anniversary.
millennial	sub
	head	millennium
	syl	mil+1len+ni:al
	pos	adj.
millennialist	sub
	head	millennium
	syl	mil+1len+ni+al+ist
	pos	n.
millennially	sub
	head	millennium
	syl	mil+1len+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
milleped	alt
	head	millepede
	or	millepede
	syl	mil+le+ped
	pron	<1mili2ped>
	pos	n.
millepede	0.
	or	milleped
	syl	mil+le+pede
	pron	<1mili2pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {millipede}.
millepore	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin mille thousand+ porus hole
millepore	0.
	syl	mil+le+pore
	pron	<1mili2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical colonial coral-like medusoid hydrozoan of the order esp. of the genus having a calcareous skeleton.
miller	1.
	syl	mil+ler
	pron	<1mil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps, operates, or works in a mill, esp. a corn mill.
miller	2.
	syl	mil+ler
	pron	<1mil*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {milling machine}.
miller	3.
	syl	mil+ler
	pron	<1mil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates a milling machine.
Arthur	1.
	head	Miller
	syl	Ar:thur.
	def	born 1915, U.S. dramatist. His plays include (1949), (1953), and (1955).
Henry	2.
	head	Miller
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	born 1891, U.S. novelist, author of (1934) and (1938).
Johnny	3.
	head	Miller
	syl	John:ny.
	def	born 1947, U.S. professional golfer: won the U.S. Open Championship (1973) and the British Open Championship (1976).
millerite	ety	C19: named after W. H. Miller (1801-1880), English mineralogist
millerite	0.
	syl	mil+ler+ite
	pron	<1mil*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow mineral consisting of nickel sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form: a minor ore of nickel. Formula: NiS.
miller's thumb	ety	C15: from the alleged likeness of the fish's head to a thumb
miller's thumb	0.
	syl	mil+ler's thumb
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small freshwater European fishes of the genus esp. having a flattened body: family (bullheads, etc.).
millesimal	ety	C18: from Latin m*_ill*_esimus 
millesimal	1.a.
	syl	mil+les:i+mal
	pron	<mi1lesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a thousandth.
millesimal	1.b.
	syl	mil+les:i+mal
	pron	<mi1lesim*l>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	a millesimal.
millesimal	2.
	syl	mil+les:i+mal
	pron	<mi1lesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or relating to a thousandth.
millet	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin milium; related to Greek melin*_e millet
millet	1.
	syl	mil+let
	pron	<1milit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cereal grass, cultivated for grain and animal fodder.
millet	2.a.
	syl	mil+let
	pron	<1milit>
	pos	n.
	def	an East Indian annual grass, cultivated for grain and forage, having pale round shiny seeds.
millet	2.b.
	syl	mil+let
	pron	<1milit>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant.
millet	3.
	syl	mil+let
	pron	<1milit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related grasses, such as pearl millet and Indian millet.
Jean Francois	infl
	head	Millet
	syl	Jean Fran:*,cois
	pron	<Z?~a> <fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Millet	0.
	syl	Mil:let
	pron	French <mi1le>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-75, French painter of the Barbizon school, noted for his studies of peasants at work.
milli-	ety	from French, from Latin mille thousand, this meaning being maintained in words borrowed from Latin (millipede) 
milli-	0.
	syl	mil:li-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%#-%3.
	exam	1	millimetre.
milliard	ety	C19: from French
milliard	0.
	syl	mil+li+ard
	pron	<1mili2a:d>, <1milja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a thousand million. U.S. equivalent: {billion}.
milliary	ety	C17: from Latin milli*_arius containing a thousand, from m*_ille thousand
milliary	0.
	syl	mil+liar:y
	pron	<1milj*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or marking a distance equal to an ancient Roman mile of a thousand paces.
millibar	0.
	syl	mil+li+bar
	pron	<1mili2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cgs unit of atmospheric pressure equal to 10%#-%3 bar, 100 newtons per square metre or 1.333 millimetres of mercury.
millieme	ety	from French milli*`eme thousandth
millieme	0.
	syl	mil+lieme
	pron	<mEl1jem>
	pos	n.
	def	a Tunisian monetary unit worth one thousandth of a dinar. Also called: {millime}.
Spike	infl
	head	Milligan
	syl	Spike.
	pos	n.
Milligan	0.
	syl	Mil:li:gan
	pron	<1milig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, Irish radio, stage, and film comedian. He appeared on (with Peter Sellers and Harry Secombe; BBC Radio, 1952-60) and his films include (1962), (1972), (1974), and (1977).
milligram	ety	C19: from French
milligramme	alt
	head	milligram
	or	milligram
	syl	mil+li+gramme
	pron	<1mili2gr@m>
	pos	n.
milligram	0.
	or	milligramme
	syl	mil+li+gram
	pron	<1mili2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousandth of a gram. Symbol: mg
Robert Andrews	infl
	head	Millikan
	syl	Rob:ert An:drews.
	pos	n.
Millikan	0.
	syl	Mil:li:kan
	pron	<1milik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1953, U.S. physicist. He isolated the electron and determined its charge (1917): Nobel prize for physics 1923.
milliliter	alt
	head	millilitre
	or	millilitre
	syl	mil+li+li+ter
	pron	<1mili2lEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
millilitre	0.
	or	milliliter
	syl	mil+li+li+tre
	pron	<1mili2lEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousandth of a litre. Symbol: ml
millimeter	alt
	head	millimetre
	or	millimetre
	syl	mil+li+me:ter
	pron	<1mili2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
millimetre	0.
	or	millimeter
	syl	mil+li+me:tre
	pron	<1mili2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousandth of a metre. Symbol: mm
millimicron	0.
	syl	mil+li+mi+cron
	pron	<1mili2mIkron>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for a nanometre; one millionth of a millimetre.
milline	ety	C20: from #7million+{line %1}
milline	1.
	syl	mil+line
	pron	<1mil2lIn>, <mil1lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of advertising copy equal to one agate line of one column width appearing in one million copies of a publication.
milline	2.
	syl	mil+line
	pron	<1mil2lIn>, <mil1lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {milline rate}. the cost of this unit.
milliner	ety	C16: originally Milaner, a native of Milan, at that time famous for its fancy goods
milliner	0.
	syl	mil+li+ner
	pron	<1milin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells women's hats.
millinery	1.
	syl	mil+li+ner:y
	pron	<1milin*ri>, <-inri>
	pos	n.
	def	hats, trimmings, etc., sold by a milliner.
millinery	2.
	syl	mil+li+ner:y
	pron	<1milin*ri>, <-inri>
	pos	n.
	def	the business or shop of a milliner.
milling	1.
	syl	mill+ing
	pron	<1miliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of grinding, pressing, or crushing in a mill.
milling	2.
	syl	mill+ing
	pron	<1miliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical grooves or fluting on the edge of a coin, etc.
milling	3.
	syl	mill+ing
	pron	<1miliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in W North America
	def	a method of halting a stampede of cattle by turning the leaders in a wide arc until the herd turns in upon itself in a tightening spiral.
milling machine	0.
	syl	mill+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven machine tool in which a horizontal arbor or vertical spindle rotates a cutting tool above a horizontal table.
million	ety	C17: via Old French from early Italian millione, from mille thousand, from Latin
millions	infl
	head	million
	or	million
	syl	mil+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
million	infl
	or	millions
	syl	mil+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
million	1.
	syl	mil+lion
	pron	<1milj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of 1000 multiplied by 1000. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
million	2.
	syl	mil+lion
	pron	<1milj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 1000000, 10%6, *_M#800539 , etc., representing this number.
million	3.
	syl	mil+lion
	pron	<1milj*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an extremely large but unspecified number, quantity, or amount.
	exam	1	I have millions of things to do.
million	4.a.
	syl	mil+lion
	pron	<1milj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to a million.
	exam	1	a million light years away.
million	4.b.
	syl	mil+lion
	pron	<1milj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	I can see a million under the microscope.
million	xref
	syl	mil+lion
	pron	<1milj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefix: {mega-}.
gone a million	5.
	head	million
	syl	gone a million.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	done for; sunk.
the million	6.
	head	million
	syl	the million.
	def	the mass of the population.
millionnaire	alt
	head	millionaire
	or	millionaire
	syl	mil+lion+naire
	pron	<2milj*1ne*>
	pos	n.
millionaire	0.
	or	millionnaire
	syl	mil+lion+aire
	pron	<2milj*1ne*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose assets are worth at least a million of the standard monetary units of his country.
millionairess	sub
	head	millionaire
	syl	mil+lion+1air+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
millionth	1.a.
	syl	mil+lionth
	pron	<1milj*nT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 1000000 approximately equal parts of something.
millionth	1.b.
	syl	mil+lionth
	pron	<1milj*nT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a millionth part.
millionth	2.
	syl	mil+lionth
	pron	<1milj*nT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 1000000 equal divisions of a particular scientific quantity. Related prefix: {micro-}.
millionth	3.
	syl	mil+lionth
	pron	<1milj*nT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 1000000.
millionth	4.a.
	syl	mil+lionth
	pron	<1milj*nT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of 1000000 in numbering or counting order, etc.
millionth	4.b.
	syl	mil+lionth
	pron	<1milj*nT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the millionth to be manufactured.
millipede	ety	C17: from Latin, from mille thousand+ p*_es foot
millepede	infl
	head	millipede
	or	milleped
	syl	mil+le+pede
	pron	<1mili2pEd>
	pos	n.
milleped	infl
	head	millipede
	or	millepede
	syl	mil+le+ped
	pron	<1mili2ped>
	pos	n.
millipede	0.
	syl	mil+li+pede
	pron	<1mili2pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial herbivorous arthropod of the class having a cylindrical body, each segment of which bears two pairs of walking legs. See also {myriapod}.
millisecond	0.
	syl	mil+li+sec+ond
	pron	<1mili2sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousandth of a second. Symbol: ms
millpond	1.
	syl	mill+pond
	pron	<1mil2pond>
	pos	n.
	def	a pool formed by damming a stream to provide water to turn a mill wheel.
millpond	2.
	syl	mill+pond
	pron	<1mil2pond>
	pos	n.
	def	any expanse of calm water.
	exam	1	the sea was a millpond.
millrun	alt
	head	millrace
	or	millrace
	syl	mill+run
	pos	n.
millrace	1.
	or	millrun
	syl	mill+race
	pron	<1mil2rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the current of water that turns a millwheel.
millrace	2.
	or	millrun
	syl	mill+race
	pron	<1mil2rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the channel for this water.
mill-rind	0.
	syl	mill-rind
	pos	n.
	def	an iron support fitted across an upper millstone.
millrun	1.
	syl	mill+run
	pron	<1mil2r^n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {millrace}.
millrun	2.a.
	syl	mill+run
	pron	<1mil2r^n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of milling an ore or rock in order to determine the content or quality of the mineral.
millrun	2.b.
	syl	mill+run
	pron	<1mil2r^n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mineral so examined.
mill-run	infl
	head	millrun
	syl	mill-run.
	pos	adj.
millrun	3.
	syl	mill+run
	pron	<1mil2r^n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of commodities
	def	taken straight from the production line; unsorted as to quality.
Mills bomb	ety	C20: named after Sir William Mills (1856-1932), English inventor
Mills bomb	0.
	syl	Mills bomb
	pron	<milz>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of high-explosive hand grenade.
millstone	1.
	syl	mill+stone
	pron	<1mil2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of heavy flat disc-shaped stones that are rotated one against the other to grind grain.
millstone	2.
	syl	mill+stone
	pron	<1mil2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy burden, such as a responsibility or obligation.
	exam	1	his debts were a millstone round his neck.
millstream	0.
	syl	mill+stream
	pron	<1mil2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream of water used to turn a millwheel.
millwheel	0.
	syl	mill+wheel
	pron	<1mil2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel, esp. a waterwheel, that drives a mill.
millwork	0.
	syl	mill+work
	pron	<1mil2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work done in a mill.
millwright	0.
	syl	mill+wright
	pron	<1mil2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who designs, builds, or repairs grain mills or mill machinery.
A (lan) A (lexander) 	infl
	head	Milne
	syl	A (lan) A (lexander) .
	pos	n.
Milne	0.
	syl	Milne
	pron	<miln>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1956, English writer, noted for his books and verse for children, including (1924) and (1926).
milos	infl
	head	milo
	syl	mi:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milo	0.
	syl	mi:lo
	pron	<1mIl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various early-growing cultivated varieties of sorghum with heads of yellow or pinkish seeds resembling millet.
milometer	0.
	syl	mi+lom+e:ter
	pron	<mI1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mileometer}.
milord	ety	C19: via French from English my lord 
milord	0.
	syl	mi+lord
	pron	<mi1lc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a continental title used for an English gentleman.
M'ilos	0.
	syl	M*'i+los
	pron	<1milcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Melos}.
milquetoast	ety	C20: from Caspar Milquetoast, a cartoon character invented by H. T. Webster (1885-1952)
milquetoast	0.
	syl	milque+toast
	pron	<1milk2t*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a meek, submissive, or timid person.
milreis	ety	C16: from Portuguese, from mil thousand+ r*'eis, pl. of real royal
milreis	infl
	syl	mil+reis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
milreis	0.
	syl	mil+reis
	pron	<1mil2rAs>, Portuguese <mil1rejS>
	pos	n.
	def	a former monetary and currency unit of Portugal and Brazil, divided into 1000 reis.
Nathan	infl
	head	Milstein
	syl	Na:than.
	pos	n.
Milstein	0.
	syl	Mil:stein
	pron	<1milstIn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, U.S. violinist, born in Russia.
milt	ety	Old English milte spleen; in the sense: fish sperm, probably from Middle Dutch milte 
milt	1.
	syl	milt
	pron	<milt>
	pos	n.
	def	the testis of a fish.
milt	2.
	syl	milt
	pron	<milt>
	pos	n.
	def	the spermatozoa and seminal fluid produced by a fish.
milt	3.
	syl	milt
	pron	<milt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the spleen of certain animals, esp. fowls and pigs.
milt	4.
	syl	milt
	pron	<milt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fertilize (the roe of a female fish) with milt, esp. artificially.
milter	0.
	syl	mil+ter
	pron	<1milt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male fish that is mature and ready to breed.
Miltiades	0.
	syl	Mil:ti:a:des
	pron	<mil1tI*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??540-??489 #7b.c., Athenian general, who defeated the Persians at Marathon (490).
John	infl
	head	Milton
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Milton	0.
	syl	Mil:ton
	pron	<1milt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1608-74, English poet. His early works, notably and (1632), the masque (1634), and the elegy (1637), show the influence of his Christian humanist education and his love of Italian Renaissance poetry. A staunch Parliamentarian and opponent of episcopacy, he published many pamphlets during the Civil War period, including (1644), which advocated freedom of the press. His greatest works were the epic poems (1667; 1674), and (1671) and the verse drama (1671).
Miltonian	alt
	head	Miltonic
	or	Miltonic
	syl	Mil+to+ni:an
	pron	<mil1t*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Miltonic	0.
	or	Miltonian
	syl	Mil+ton+ic
	pron	<mil1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or resembling Milton's literary style, esp. in being sublime and majestic.
Milton Keynes	0.
	syl	Mil+ton Keynes
	pron	<1milt*n> <1kEnz>
	pos	n.
	def	a new town in N Buckinghamshire, founded in 1967. Pop.: 46473 (1971).
Milton Work count	ety	C20: named after Milton Work, authority on auction bridge
Milton Work count	0.
	syl	Mil+ton Work count
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a system of hand valuation in which aces count 4, kings 3, queens 2, and jacks 1.
Milwaukee	0.
	syl	Mil+wau+kee
	pron	<mil1wc:kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Wisconsin, on Lake Michigan: the largest city in the state; established as a trading post in the 18th century; an important industrial centre. Pop.: 690685 (1973 est.).
mim	ety	C17: perhaps imitative of lip-pursing
mim	0.
	syl	mim
	pron	<mim>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	prim, modest, or demure.
Mimas	0.
	syl	Mi+mas
	pron	<1mIm*s>, <-m@s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the smaller of the ten satellites of the planet Saturn.
mime	ety	Old English m*_ima, from Latin m*_imus mimic actor, from Greek mimos imitator
mime	1.
	syl	mime
	pron	<mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the theatrical technique of expressing an idea or mood or portraying a character entirely by gesture and bodily movement without the use of words.
mime	2.
	syl	mime
	pron	<mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mime artist}. a performer specializing in such a technique, esp. a comic actor.
mime	3.
	syl	mime
	pron	<mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic presentation using such a technique.
mime	4.a.
	syl	mime
	pron	<mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a comic performance depending for effect largely on exaggerated gesture and physical action.
mime	4.b.
	syl	mime
	pron	<mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor in such a performance.
mime	5.
	syl	mime
	pron	<mIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express (an idea, etc.) in actions or gestures without speech.
mimer	sub
	head	mime
	syl	mim+er
	pos	n.
Mimeograph	1.
	syl	Mim:e:o+graph
	pron	<1mimi*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an office machine for printing multiple copies of text or line drawings from an inked drum to which a cut stencil is fixed.
Mimeograph	2.
	syl	Mim:e:o+graph
	pron	<1mimi*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy produced by this machine.
Mimeograph	3.
	syl	Mim:e:o+graph
	pron	<1mimi*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to print copies from (a prepared stencil) using this machine.
mimesis	ety	C16: from Greek, from mimeisthai to imitate
mimesis	1.
	syl	mi+me:sis
	pron	<mi1mEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Art, literature.
	def	the imitative representation of nature or human behaviour.
mimesis	2.a.
	syl	mi+me:sis
	pron	<mi1mEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease that shows symptoms of another disease.
mimesis	2.b.
	syl	mi+me:sis
	pron	<mi1mEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in a hysterical patient that mimics an organic disease.
mimesis	3.
	syl	mi+me:sis
	pron	<mi1mEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another name for {{mimicry} (sense 2)}.
mimesis	4.
	syl	mi+me:sis
	pron	<mi1mEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	representation of another person's alleged words in a speech.
mimetic	1.
	syl	mi+met+ic
	pron	<mi1metik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or relating to mimesis or imitation, as in art, etc.
mimetic	2.
	syl	mi+met+ic
	pron	<mi1metik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or exhibiting mimicry.
mimetically	sub
	head	mimetic
	syl	mi+1met:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mimetite	ety	C19: from German, from Greek mim*_et*_es imitator (of pyromorphite) ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
mimetite	0.
	syl	mim+e:tite
	pron	<1mimi2tIt>, <1mImi->
	pos	n.
	def	a rare secondary mineral consisting of a chloride and arsenate of lead in the form of white or yellowish needle-like hexagonal crystals. Formula: Pb\5Cl(AsO\4)\3.
mimic	ety	C16: from Latin m*_imicus, from Greek mimikos, from mimos #7mime 
mimics	infl
	head	mimic
	syl	mim+ics
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mimicking	infl
	head	mimic
	syl	mim+ick+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mimicked	infl
	head	mimic
	syl	mim+icked.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mimic	1.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imitate (a person, a manner, etc.), esp. for satirical effect; ape.
mimic	2.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take on the appearance of; resemble closely.
	exam	1	certain flies mimic wasps.
mimic	3.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to copy closely or in a servile manner.
mimic	4.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person or an animal, such as a parrot, that is clever at mimicking.
mimic	5.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an animal that displays mimicry.
mimic	6.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	of, relating to, or using mimicry; imitative.
mimic	7.
	syl	mim+ic
	pron	<1mimik>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	simulated, make-believe, or mock.
mimicker	sub
	head	mimic
	syl	mim+ick+er
	pos	n.
mimicries	infl
	head	mimicry
	syl	mim+ic+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mimicry	1.
	syl	mim+ic+ry
	pron	<1mimikri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or art of copying or imitating closely; mimicking.
mimicry	2.
	syl	mim+ic+ry
	pron	<1mimikri>
	pos	n.
	def	the resemblance shown by one animal species, esp. an insect, to another, which protects it from predators.
MIMinE	0.
	syl	M.I.Min.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Member of the Institute of Mining Engineers.
miminy-piminy	0.
	syl	mim:i:ny-pim:i:ny
	pron	<2mimini1pimini>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {niminy-piminy}.
Mimir	0.
	syl	Mi:mir
	pron	<1mEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a giant who guarded the well of wisdom near the roots of Yggdrasil.
mimosa	ety	C18: from New Latin, probably from Latin m*_imus #7mime, because the plant's sensitivity to touch imitates the similar reaction of animals
mimosa	1.
	syl	mi+mo+sa
	pron	<mi1m*us*>, <-z*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical shrubs or trees of the Mimosaceous genus having ball-like clusters of typically yellow flowers and compound leaves that are often sensitive to touch or light. See also {sensitive plant}.
mimosa	2.
	syl	mi+mo+sa
	pron	<mi1m*us*>, <-z*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or related tree.
mimosaceous	0.
	syl	mim:o+sa+ceous
	pron	<2mim*1sAS*s>, <2mIm*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical and temperate leguminous plants with tiny ball-like clusters: includes acacia, mimosa, and the fever tree.
MIMunE	0.
	syl	M.I.Mun.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Member of the Institution of Munici?!pal Engineers.
min	0.
	syl	min
	qual	symbol for
	def	minim (liquid measure).
Min	0.
	syl	Min
	pron	<min>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dialects or forms of Chinese spoken in Fukien province. Also called: {Fukien}.
min	1.
	syl	min.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mineralogy mineralogical.
min	2.
	syl	min.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	minimum.
min	3.
	syl	min.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mining.
min	4.
	syl	min.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	minute or minutes.
Min	1.
	syl	Min.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Minister.
Min	2.
	syl	Min.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ministry.
mina	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek mn*_a, of Semitic origin; related to Hebrew m*_aneh mina
minae	infl
	head	mina
	or	minas
	syl	mi:nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minas	infl
	head	mina
	or	minae
	syl	mi:nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mina	H1.0.
	syl	mi:na
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient unit of weight and money, used in Asia Minor, equal to one sixtieth of a talent.
mina	ety	C18: from Hindi main*_a 
mina	H2.0.
	syl	mi:na
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {myna} (bird).
minacious	ety	C17: from Latin minax, from min*_ar*_i to threaten &- mi+#!na+cious+ly adv. &- mi+nac+i@.ty (m$I#!n@as$It$I) n.
minacious	0.
	syl	mi+na+cious
	pron	<mi1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	threatening.
Mina Hassan Tani	0.
	syl	Mi:na Has+san Ta:ni
	pron	<1mEn*> <ha:1sa:n> <1ta:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Morocco, on the Sebou River 16 km (10 miles) from the Atlantic. Pop.: 139206 (1971). Also called: {Kenitra}. Former name (1932-56): {Port Lyautey}.
minaret	ety	C17: from French, from Turkish, from Arabic man*_arat lamp, from n*_ar fire
minaret	1.
	syl	min:a+ret
	pron	<2min*1ret>, <1min*2ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender tower of a mosque having one or more balconies.
minaret	2.
	syl	min:a+ret
	pron	<2min*1ret>, <1min*2ret>
	pos	n.
	def	any structure resembling this.
minareted	sub
	head	minaret
	syl	min:a+1ret+ed
	pos	adj.
Minas Basin	0.
	syl	Mi+nas Ba+sin
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a bay in E Canada, in central Nova Scotia: the NE arm of the Bay of Fundy, with which it is linked by {Minas Channel}.
Minas Gerais	0.
	syl	Mi+nas Ge+rais
	pron	Portuguese <1minaZ> <ZA1rajs>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland state of E Brazil: situated on the high plateau of the Brazilian Highlands; large reserves of iron ore and manganese. Capital: Belo Horizonte. Pop.: 11487415 (1970). Area: 587172 sq. km (226707 sq. miles).
minatory	ety	C16: from Late Latin min*_at*_orius, from Latin min*_ar*_i to threaten
minatorial	alt
	head	minatory
	or	minatory
	syl	min:a+to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
minatory	0.
	or	minatorial
	syl	min:a+to:ry
	pron	<1min*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	threatening or menacing.
minatorily	sub
	head	minatory
	or	minatorially
	syl	min:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
minatorially	sub
	head	minatory
	or	minatorily
	syl	min:a+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
mince	ety	C14: from Old French mincier, from Vulgar Latin min*_uti*_are (unattested), from Late Latin min*_utia smallness; see #7minutiae 
mince	1.
	syl	mince
	pron	<mins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chop, grind, or cut into very small pieces.
mince	2.
	syl	mince
	pron	<mins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soften or moderate, esp. for the sake of convention or politeness.
	exam	1	I didn't mince my words.
mince	3.
	syl	mince
	pron	<mins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or speak in an affected dainty manner.
mince	4.
	syl	mince
	pron	<mins>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	minced meat.
mincer	sub
	head	mince
	syl	minc+er
	pos	n.
mincemeat	1.
	syl	mince+meat
	pron	<1mins2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of dried fruit, spices, etc., used esp. for filling pies.
mincemeat	2.
	syl	mince+meat
	pron	<1mins2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	minced meat.
make mincemeat of	3.
	head	mincemeat
	syl	make mincemeat of.
	def	to defeat completely.
mince pie	0.
	syl	mince pie
	pos	n.
	def	a small round pastry tart filled with mincemeat.
the	infl
	head	Minch
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Minch	0.
	syl	Minch
	pron	<minC>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel of the Atlantic divided into the {North Minch}, between the mainland of Scotland and the Isle of Lewis, and the {Little Minch}, between the Isle of Skye and Harris and North Uist.
mincing	0.
	syl	minc+ing
	pron	<1minsiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	affectedly elegant in gait, manner, or speech.
mincingly	sub
	head	mincing
	syl	minc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mind	ety	Old English gemynd mind; related to Old High German gimunt memory
mind	1.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the entity in an individual responsible for thought, feelings, and speech.
mind	2.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	intelligence or the intellect, esp. as opposed to feelings or wishes.
mind	3.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	recollection or remembrance; memory.
	exam	1	it comes to mind.
mind	4.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty of original or creative thought; imagination.
	exam	1	it's all in the mind.
mind	5.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered as an intellectual being.
	exam	1	the great minds of the past.
mind	6.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	opinion or sentiment.
	exam	1	we are of the same mind;
	exam	2	to change one's mind;
	exam	3	to have a mind of one's own;
	exam	4	to know one's mind.
mind	7.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	condition, state, or manner of feeling or thought.
	exam	1	no peace of mind;
	exam	2	his state of mind.
mind	8.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	an inclination, desire, or purpose.
	exam	1	I have a mind to go.
mind	9.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	attention or thoughts.
	exam	1	keep your mind on your work.
mind	10.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound mental state; sanity.
	exam	1	to lose your mind.
mind	11.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	intelligence, as opposed to material things.
	exam	1	the mind of the universe.
mind	12.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Cartesian philosophy
	def	one of two basic modes of existence, the other being matter.
mind	13.a.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause someone to have a psychedelic experience.
mind	13.b.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	to astound or surprise someone.
min	14.
	head	mind
	or	of two minds
	syl	min
	def	undecided; wavering.
	exam	1	he was in two minds about marriage.
make up one's mind	15.
	head	mind
	syl	make up one's mind.
	def	to decide (something or to do something).
	exam	1	he made up his mind to go.
on one's mind	16.
	head	mind
	syl	on one's mind.
	def	in one's thoughts.
piece of one's mind	17.
	head	mind
	syl	piece of one's mind.
	def	an expression of one's candid opinion, esp. a rebuke.
mind	18.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to take offence at.
	exam	1	do you mind if I smoke??
	exam	2	I don't mind.
mind	19.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay attention to (something); heed; notice.
	exam	1	to mind one's own business.
mind	20.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to make certain; ensure.
	exam	1	mind you tell her.
mind	21.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take care of; have charge of.
	exam	1	to mind the shop.
mind	22.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be cautious or careful about (something).
	exam	1	mind how you go;
	exam	2	mind your step.
mind	23.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obey (someone or something); heed.
	exam	1	mind your father&!
mind	24.
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be concerned (about); be troubled (about);
mind you	25.
	head	mind
	syl	mind you.
	def	an expression qualifying a previous statement.
	exam	1	Dogs are nice. Mind you, I don't like all dogs.
mind	xref
	syl	mind
	pron	<mInd>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {mental. ~} See also {mind out}.
minder	sub
	head	mind
	syl	mind+er
	pos	n.
Mindanao	0.
	syl	Min+da+nao
	pron	<2mind*1nau>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest island of the Philippines, in the S part of the archipelago: mountainous and volcanic. Chief towns: Davao, Zamboanga. Pop.: 7484402 (1970). Area: (including offshore islands) 94631 sq. km (36537 sq. miles).
minded	1.
	syl	mind+ed
	pron	<1mIndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a mind, inclination, intention, etc., as specified.
	exam	1	politically minded.
minded	2.
	syl	mind+ed
	pron	<1mIndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	money-minded.
Mindel	ety	C20: named after the River Mindel, in Bavaria, Germany
Mindel	0.
	syl	Min+del
	pron	<1mindL>
	pos	n.
	def	the second major Pleistocene glaciation of Alpine Europe. See also {G*"unz, Riss, W*"urm}.
mindful	0.
	syl	mind+ful
	pron	<1mIndful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by of
	def	keeping aware; heedful.
	exam	1	mindful of your duties.
mindfully	sub
	head	mindful
	syl	mind+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
mindfulness	sub
	head	mindful
	syl	mind+ful+ness
	pos	n.
mindless	1.
	syl	mind+less
	pron	<1mIndlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid or careless.
mindless	2.
	syl	mind+less
	pron	<1mIndlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring little or no intellectual effort.
	exam	1	a mindless task. ?-
mindlessness	sub
	head	mindless
	syl	mind+less+ness
	pos	n.
Mindoro	0.
	syl	Min+do+ro
	pron	<min1dc:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in the central Philippines, south of Luzon. Pop.: 472396 (1970). Area: 9736 sq. km (3759 sq. miles).
mind out	0.
	syl	mind out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to be careful or pay attention.
mind-reader	0.
	syl	mind-read:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person seemingly able to discern the thoughts of another.
mind-reading	sub
	head	mind-reader
	syl	mind-2read:ing
	pos	n.
mind's eye	0.
	syl	mind's eye
	pos	n.
	def	the visual memory or the imagination.
Joseph	infl
	head	Mindszenty
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Mindszenty	0.
	syl	Mind:szen:ty
	pron	<1mindsenti>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1975, Hungarian cardinal. He was sentenced to life imprisonment on a charge of treason (1949) but released during the 1956 Revolution.
mind-your-own-business	0.
	syl	mind-your-own-busi:ness
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean urticaceous plant, with small dense leaves: used for cover. Also called: {mother-of-thousands}.
mine	ety	Old English m*_in; compare Old High German, Old Norse m*_in, Dutch mijn 
mine	H1.1.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	pron.
	def	something or someone belonging to or associated with me.
	exam	1	mine is best.
of mine	2.
	head	mine
	syl	of mine.
	def	belonging to or associated with me.
mine	H1.3.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceding a vowel
	def	an archaic word for {my}.
	exam	1	mine eyes.
mine	ety	C13: from Old French, probably of Celtic origin; compare Irish mein, Welsh mwyn ore, mine
mine	H2.1.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of excavations made for the extraction of minerals, esp. coal, ores, or precious stones.
mine	H2.2.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any deposit of ore or minerals.
mine	H2.3.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lucrative source or abundant supply.
	exam	1	she was a mine of information.
mine	H2.4.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a device containing an explosive designed to destroy ships, vehicles, or personnel, usually laid beneath the ground or in water.
mine	H2.5.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a tunnel or sap dug to undermine a fortification, etc.
mine	H2.6.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a groove or tunnel made by certain insects, esp. in a leaf.
mine	H2.7.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dig into (the earth) for (minerals).
mine	H2.8.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a hole, tunnel, etc.) by digging or boring.
mine	H2.9.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place explosive mines in position below the surface of (the sea or land).
mine	H2.10.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undermine (a fortification, etc.) by digging mines or saps.
mine	H2.11.
	syl	mine
	pron	<mIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {undermine}.
minable	sub
	head	mine
	or	mineable
	syl	min+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mineable	sub
	head	mine
	or	minable
	syl	mine+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mine detector	0.
	syl	mine de+tec+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument designed to detect mines.
mine detection	sub
	head	mine detector
	syl	mine de+tec+tion
	pos	n.
minefield	0.
	syl	mine+field
	pron	<1mIn2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of ground or water containing mines.
minelayer	0.
	syl	mine+lay+er
	pron	<1mIn2lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a warship or aircraft designed for the carrying and laying of mines.
miner	1.
	syl	min+er
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in a mine.
miner	2.
	syl	min+er
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {continuous miner}. a large machine for the automatic extraction of minerals, esp. coal, from a mine.
miner	3.
	syl	min+er
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insects or insect larvae that bore into and feed on plant tissues. See also {leaf miner}.
miner	4.
	syl	min+er
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several honeyeaters of the genus esp. ({noisy miner}) , of scrub regions.
mineral	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin miner*_ale (n.), from miner*_alis (adj.); related to minera mine, ore, of uncertain origin
mineral	1.
	syl	min+er+al
	pron	<1min*r*l>, <1minr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of naturally occurring solid inorganic substances with a characteristic crystalline form and a homogeneous chemical composition.
mineral	2.
	syl	min+er+al
	pron	<1min*r*l>, <1minr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any inorganic matter.
mineral	3.
	syl	min+er+al
	pron	<1min*r*l>, <1minr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance obtained by mining, esp. a metal ore.
mineral	4.
	syl	min+er+al
	pron	<1min*r*l>, <1minr*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {mineral water}.
mineral	5.
	syl	min+er+al
	pron	<1min*r*l>, <1minr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a soft drink containing carbonated water and flavourings. Usual U.S. word: {soda}.
mineral	6.
	syl	min+er+al
	pron	<1min*r*l>, <1minr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, containing, or resembling minerals.
mineral	0.
	syl	mineral.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	mineralogy mineralogical.
mineralise	alt
	head	mineralize
	or	mineralize
	syl	min+er+al+ise
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz>, <1minr*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mineralize	1.a.
	or	mineralise
	syl	min+er+al+ize
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz>, <1minr*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impregnate (organic matter, water, etc.) with a mineral substance.
mineralize	1.b.
	or	mineralise
	syl	min+er+al+ize
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz>, <1minr*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (such matter) into a mineral; petrify.
mineralize	2.
	or	mineralise
	syl	min+er+al+ize
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz>, <1minr*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of gases, vapours, etc., in magma
	def	to transform (a metal) into an ore.
mineralization	sub
	head	mineralize
	or	mineralisation
	syl	min+er+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mineralisation	sub
	head	mineralize
	or	mineralization
	syl	min+er+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mineraliser	alt
	head	mineralizer
	or	mineralizer
	syl	min+er+al+is+er
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
mineralizer	1.
	or	mineraliser
	syl	min+er+al+iz+er
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various gases dissolved in magma that affect the crystallization of igneous rocks and the formation of minerals when the magma cools.
mineralizer	2.
	or	mineraliser
	syl	min+er+al+iz+er
	pron	<1min*r*2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an element, such as oxygen, that combines with a metal to form an ore.
mineral jelly	0.
	syl	min+er+al jel+ly
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {petrolatum}.
mineral kingdom	0.
	syl	min+er+al king+dom
	pos	n.
	def	all nonliving material, esp. rocks and minerals. Compare {animal kingdom, plant kingdom}.
mineralocorticoid	0.
	syl	min+er+al:o+cor+ti+coid
	pron	<2min*r*l*u1kc:ti2kcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any corticosteroid that controls electrolyte and water balance, esp. by promoting retention of sodium by the kidney tubules.
mineralogy	0.
	syl	min+er+al+o:gy
	pron	<2min*1r@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geology con?!cerned with the study of minerals.
mineralogical	sub
	head	mineralogy
	or	mineralogic
	syl	min+er+al+og:i+cal
	pron	<2min*r*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
mineralogic	sub
	head	mineralogy
	or	mineralogical
	syl	min+er+al+1og+ic
	pos	adj.
mineralogically	sub
	head	mineralogy
	syl	min+er+al+1og:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mineralogist	sub
	head	mineralogy
	syl	min+er+1al:o+gist
	pos	n.
mineral oil	1.
	syl	min+er+al oil
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any oil of mineral origin, esp. petroleum.
mineral oil	2.
	syl	min+er+al oil
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {liquid paraffin}.
mineral pitch	0.
	syl	min+er+al pitch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {asphalt}.
mineral spring	0.
	syl	min+er+al spring
	pos	n.
	def	a spring of water that contains a high proportion of dissolved mineral salts.
mineral tar	0.
	syl	min+er+al tar
	pos	n.
	def	a natural black viscous tar intermediate in properties between petroleum and asphalt. Also called: {maltha}.
mineral water	0.
	syl	min+er+al wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	water containing dissolved mineral salts or gases, usually having medicinal properties.
mineral wax	0.
	syl	min+er+al wax
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ozocerite}.
mineral wool	0.
	syl	min+er+al wool
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous material made by blowing steam or air through molten slag and used for packing and insulation. Also called: {rock wool}.
Minerva	0.
	syl	Mi:ner:va
	pron	<mi1nR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of wisdom. Greek counterpart: {Athena}.
minestrone	ety	from Italian, from minestrare to serve
minestrone	0.
	syl	min+e:stro+ne
	pron	<2mini1str*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a soup made from a variety of vegetables and pasta.
minesweeper	0.
	syl	mine+sweep:er
	pron	<1mIn2swEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a naval vessel equipped to detect and clear mines.
minesweeping	sub
	head	minesweeper
	syl	mine+2sweep:ing
	pos	n.
Ming	1.
	syl	Ming
	pron	<miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperial dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644.
Ming	2.
	syl	Ming
	pron	<miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Chinese porcelain produced during the Ming dynasty, characterized by the use of brilliant colours and a fine-quality body.
minge	ety	C20: of obscure origin
minge	1.
	syl	minge
	pron	<minJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
	def	the female genitals.
minge	2.
	syl	minge
	pron	<minJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
	def	women collectively considered as sexual objects.
mingle	ety	C15: from Old English mengan to mix; related to Middle Dutch mengen, Old Frisian mengja 
mingle	1.
	syl	min+gle
	pron	<1miGgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix or cause to mix.
mingle	2.
	syl	min+gle
	pron	<1miGgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to come into close association.
mingler	sub
	head	mingle
	syl	min+gler
	pos	n.
Mingrel	alt
	head	Mingrelian
	or	Mingrelian
	syl	Min+grel
	pron	<1miGgr*l>
	pos	n.
Mingrelian	1.
	or	Mingrel
	syl	Min+gre+li:an
	pron	<miG1grEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Georgian people of the Soviet Union living in the mountains northeast of the Black Sea.
Mingrelian	2.
	or	Mingrel
	syl	Min+gre+li:an
	pron	<miG1grEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the South Caucasian family and closely related to Georgian.
Mingrelian	3.
	or	Mingrel
	syl	Min+gre+li:an
	pron	<miG1grEli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Mingrelians or their language.
ming tree	0.
	syl	ming tree
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial plant resembling a bonsai plant.
Charles	infl
	head	Mingus
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Mingus	0.
	syl	Min:gus
	pron	<1miGg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called born 1922, U.S. jazz double bassist, composer, and bandleader.
mingy	ety	C20: probably a blend of #7{mean %2}#7+stingy 
mingier	infl
	head	mingy
	syl	min+gi+er
	pos	adj.
mingiest	infl
	head	mingy
	syl	min+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
mingy	0.
	syl	min+gy
	pron	<1minJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	miserly, stingy, or niggardly.
Minho	0.
	syl	Mi+nho
	pron	<1mi$ju>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for the {Mi?~no}.
mini	1.
	syl	min:i
	pron	<1mini>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman's dress, skirt, etc.
	def	very short; thigh-length.
mini	2.
	syl	min:i
	pron	<1mini>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	small; miniature.
mini	3.
	syl	min:i
	pron	<1mini>
	pos	n.
	def	something very small of its kind, esp. a small car or a miniskirt.
mini-	ety	C20: from #7miniature and #7minimum 
mini-	0.
	syl	min:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	smaller or shorter than the standard size.
	exam	1	minibus;
	exam	2	miniskirt.
miniature	ety	C16: from Italian, from Medieval Latin mini*_at*_ura, from mini*_are to paint red; (in illuminating manuscripts), from #7minium 
miniature	1.
	syl	min:ia+ture
	pron	<1miniC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a model, copy, or similar representation on a very small scale.
miniature	2.
	syl	min:ia+ture
	pron	<1miniC*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is very small of its kind.
	exam	1	miniature terriers.
miniature	3.
	syl	min:ia+ture
	pron	<1miniC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small painting, esp. a portrait, showing fine detail on ivory or vellum.
miniature	4.
	syl	min:ia+ture
	pron	<1miniC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an illuminated letter or other decoration in a manuscript.
in miniature	5.
	head	miniature
	syl	in miniature.
	def	on a small scale.
	exam	1	games are real life in miniature.
miniature	6.
	syl	min:ia+ture
	pron	<1miniC*>
	pos	adj.
	def	greatly reduced in size, etc.
miniature	7.
	syl	min:ia+ture
	pron	<1miniC*>
	pos	adj.
	def	on a small scale; minute.
miniature camera	0.
	syl	min:ia+ture cam+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a small camera using 35 millimetre film.
miniaturist	0.
	syl	min:ia+tur+ist
	pron	<1miniC*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who paints miniature portraits.
miniaturise	alt
	head	miniaturize
	or	miniaturize
	syl	min:ia+tur+ise
	pron	<1miniC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
miniaturize	0.
	or	miniaturise
	syl	min:ia+tur+ize
	pron	<1miniC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or construct (something, esp. electronic equipment) on a very small scale; reduce in size.
miniaturization	sub
	head	miniaturize
	or	miniaturisation
	syl	min:ia+tur:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
miniaturisation	sub
	head	miniaturize
	or	miniaturization
	syl	min:ia+tur:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
minibus	0.
	syl	min:i+bus
	pron	<1mini2b^s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bus able to carry approximately ten passengers.
minicab	0.
	syl	min:i+cab
	pron	<1mini2k@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small saloon car used as a taxi.
minicomputer	0.
	syl	min:i+com+put+er
	pron	<2minik*m1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small comparatively cheap digital computer.
minidress	0.
	syl	min:i+dress
	pron	<1mini2dres>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short dress, at least four inches above the knee. Often shortened to {mini}.
Mini'e ball	ety	C19: named after Capt. C. E. Mini*'e (1814-1879), French army officer who invented it
Mini'e ball	0.
	syl	Min:i:*'e ball
	pron	<1mini2A>, French <mi1$jA>
	pos	n.
	def	a conical rifle bullet, used in the 19th century, manufactured with a hollow base designed to expand when fired to fit the rifling.
minify	ety	C17: from Latin minus less; for form, compare #7magnify 
minifies	infl
	head	minify
	syl	min:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
minifying	infl
	head	minify
	syl	min:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
minified	infl
	head	minify
	syl	min:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
minify	0.
	syl	min:i+fy
	pron	<1mini2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to minimize or lessen the size or importance of (something).
minification	sub
	head	minify
	syl	min:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2minifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
minikin	ety	C16: from Dutch minneken, diminutive of minne love
minikin	1.
	syl	min:i+kin
	pron	<1minikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a small, dainty, or affected person or thing.
minikin	2.
	syl	min:i+kin
	pron	<1minikin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	dainty, prim, or affected.
minim	ety	C15 (in its musical meaning): from Latin minimus smallest
minim	1.
	syl	min+im
	pron	<1minim>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of fluid measure equal to one sixtieth of a drachm. It is approximately equal to one drop. Symbol: ###800540 M, ## #800541
minim	2.
	syl	min+im
	pron	<1minim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note having the time value of half a semibreve. Usual U.S. name: {half-note}.
minim	3.
	syl	min+im
	pron	<1minim>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or insignifi?!cant person or thing.
minim	4.
	syl	min+im
	pron	<1minim>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward stroke in calligraphy.
minim	5.
	syl	min+im
	pron	<1minim>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	very small; tiny.
minima	0.
	syl	min:i+ma
	pron	<1minim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {minimum}.
minimal	0.
	syl	min:i+mal
	pron	<1minim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the least possible; minimum or smallest.
minimally	sub
	head	minimal
	syl	min:i+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
minimalist	0.
	syl	min:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1minim*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person advocating a minimal policy, style, technique, action, etc.
Minimalist	1.
	syl	Min:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1minim*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early 20th-century Russia
	def	a member of the faction of the Social Revolutionaries that advocated immediate postrevolutionary democracy.
Minimalist	2.
	syl	Min:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1minim*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early 20th-century Russia
	def	a less common name for a {Menshevik}.
Minimalist	xref
	syl	Min:i+mal+ist
	pron	<1minim*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early 20th-century Russia
	def	Compare {Maximalist}.
minimal pair	0.
	syl	min:i+mal pair
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a pair of speech elements in a given language differing in only one respect and thus serving to identify minimum units such as phonemes, morphemes, etc. For example, and constitute a minimal pair in English.
minimax	ety	C20: from #7mini (#7mum) #7+max (#7imum) 
minimax	1.
	syl	min:i+max
	pron	<1mini2m@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the lowest of a set of maximum values.
minimax	2.
	syl	min:i+max
	pron	<1mini2m@ks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in games theory, etc.
	def	the procedure of choosing the strategy that least benefits the most advantaged member of a group. Compare {maximin}.
minimise	alt
	head	minimize
	or	minimize
	syl	min:i+mise
	pron	<1mini2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
minimize	1.
	or	minimise
	syl	min:i+mize
	pron	<1mini2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to or estimate at the least possible degree or amount.
	exam	1	to minimize a risk.
minimize	2.
	or	minimise
	syl	min:i+mize
	pron	<1mini2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rank or treat at less than the true worth; belittle.
	exam	1	to minimize someone's achievements.
minimization	sub
	head	minimize
	or	minimisation
	syl	min:i+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
minimisation	sub
	head	minimize
	or	minimization
	syl	min:i+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
minimizer	sub
	head	minimize
	or	minimiser
	syl	min:i+2miz+er
	pos	n.
minimiser	sub
	head	minimize
	or	minimizer
	syl	min:i+2mis+er
	pos	n.
minimum	ety	C17: from Latin: smallest thing, from minimus least
minimums	infl
	head	minimum
	or	minima
	syl	min:i+mums
	pron	<-m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minima	infl
	head	minimum
	or	minimums
	syl	min:i+ma
	pron	<-m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minimum	1.
	syl	min:i+mum
	pron	<1minim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the least possible amount, degree, or quantity.
minimum	2.
	syl	min:i+mum
	pron	<1minim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the least amount recorded, allowed, or reached.
	exam	1	the minimum in our temperature record this month was 50?%.
minimum	3.
	syl	min:i+mum
	pron	<1minim*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	being the least possible, recorded, allowed, etc..
	exam	1	minimum age.
minimum	4.
	syl	min:i+mum
	pron	<1minim*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a value of a function that is less than any neighbouring value.
minimum	5.
	syl	min:i+mum
	pron	<1minim*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a minimum or minimums.
minimum lending rate	0.
	syl	min:i+mum lend+ing rate
	pos	n.
	def	the minimum rate at which the Bank of England discounts approved bills. It influences all other lending and discount rates. {MLR}.
minimum wage	0.
	syl	min:i+mum wage
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest wage that an employer is permitted to pay by law or union contract.
minimus	0.
	syl	min:i+mus
	pron	<1minim*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	the youngest: sometimes used after the surname of a schoolboy, having elder brothers at the same school.
	exam	1	Hunt minimus.
mining	1.
	syl	min+ing
	pron	<1mIniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or industry of extracting coal, ores, etc., from the earth.
mining	2.
	syl	min+ing
	pron	<1mIniG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the process of laying mines.
minion	ety	C16: from French mignon, from Old French mignot, of Gaulish origin
minion	1.
	syl	min+ion
	pron	<1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a favourite or dependant, esp. a servile or fawning one.
minion	2.
	syl	min+ion
	pron	<1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a servile agent.
	exam	1	the minister's minions.
minion	3.
	syl	min+ion
	pron	<1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 7 point.
minion	4.
	syl	min+ion
	pron	<1minj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	dainty, pretty, or elegant.
minipill	0.
	syl	min:i+pill
	pron	<1mini2pil>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-dose oral contraceptive containing progesterone only.
miniskirt	0.
	syl	min:i+skirt
	pron	<1mini2skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short skirt at least four inches above the knee, introduced in the 1960s. Often short?!ened to {mini}.
miniskirted	sub
	head	miniskirt
	syl	min:i+2skirt:ed
	pos	adj.
minister	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin: servant; related to minus less
minister	1.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Presbyterian and some Nonconformist Churches
	def	a clergyman.
minister	2.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to head a government department.
minister	3.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	def	any diplomatic agent accredited to a foreign government or head of state.
minister	4.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {minister plenipotentiary} or {envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary}. See { {envoy%1} (sense 1)}.
minister	5.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {minister resident}; a diplomat ranking after an envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.
minister	6.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attends to the needs of others, esp. in religious matters.
minister	7.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as the agent or servant of a person or thing.
minister	8.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to attend to the needs (of); take care (of).
minister	9.
	syl	min+is+ter
	pron	<1minist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to provide; supply.
ministership	sub
	head	minister
	syl	min+is+ter+2ship
	pos	n.
ministerial	1.
	syl	min+is+te:ri:al
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a minister of religion or his office.
ministerial	2.
	syl	min+is+te:ri:al
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a government minister or ministry.
	exam	1	a ministerial act.
ministerial	3.
	syl	min+is+te:ri:al
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or supporting the ministry or government against the opposition.
ministerial	4.
	syl	min+is+te:ri:al
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	relating to or possessing delegated executive authority.
ministerial	5.
	syl	min+is+te:ri:al
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of an office, duty, etc.
	def	requiring the exercise of no special skill or competence.
ministerial	6.
	syl	min+is+te:ri:al
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as an agent or cause; instrumental.
ministerially	sub
	head	ministerial
	syl	min+is+1te:ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ministerialist	0.
	syl	min+is+te:ri+al+ist
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*2list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a supporter of the governing ministry.
ministerium	ety	C19: Latin: #7ministry 
ministeria	infl
	head	ministerium
	syl	min+is+te+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ministerium	0.
	syl	min+is+te+ri:um
	pron	<2mini1sti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of the Lutheran ministers in a district.
minister of state	1.
	syl	min+is+ter of state
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Parliament
	def	a minister, usually below cabinet rank, appointed to assist a senior minister with heavy responsibilities.
minister of state	2.
	syl	min+is+ter of state
	pos	n.
	def	any government minister.
Minister of the Crown	0.
	syl	Min+is+ter of the Crown
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any Government minister of cabinet rank.
ministers plenipotentiary	infl
	head	minister plenipotentiary
	syl	min+is+ters plen:i+po+ten+tiar:y.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minister plenipotentiary	0.
	syl	min+is+ter plen:i+po+ten+tiar:y
	pos	n.
	def	See { {envoy%1} (sense 1)}.
ministrant	ety	C17: from Latin ministrans, from ministr*_are to wait upon
ministrant	1.
	syl	min+is+trant
	pron	<1ministr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	ministering or serving as a minister.
ministrant	2.
	syl	min+is+trant
	pron	<1ministr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who ministers.
ministration	ety	C14: from Latin ministr*_ati*_o, from ministr*_are to wait upon
ministration	1.
	syl	min:i+stra+tion
	pron	<2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of serving or giving aid.
ministration	2.
	syl	min:i+stra+tion
	pron	<2mini1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of ministering religiously.
ministrative	sub
	head	ministration
	syl	min+is+tra+tive
	pron	<1ministr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
ministry	ety	C14: from Latin ministerium service; see #7minister 
ministries	infl
	head	ministry
	syl	min+is+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ministry	1.a.
	syl	min+is+try
	pron	<1ministri>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession or duties of a minister of religion.
ministry	1.b.
	syl	min+is+try
	pron	<1ministri>
	pos	n.
	def	his performance of these duties.
ministry	2.
	syl	min+is+try
	pron	<1ministri>
	pos	n.
	def	ministers of religion or government ministers considered collectively.
ministry	3.
	syl	min+is+try
	pron	<1ministri>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenure of a minister.
ministry	4.a.
	syl	min+is+try
	pron	<1ministri>
	pos	n.
	def	a government department headed by a minister.
ministry	4.b.
	syl	min+is+try
	pron	<1ministri>
	pos	n.
	def	the buildings of such a department.
Minitrack	0.
	syl	Min:i+track
	pron	<1mini2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a system for tracking the course of rockets or satellites by radio signals received at ground stations.
minium	ety	C14 (meaning: vermilion): from Latin
minium	0.
	syl	min+i:um
	pron	<1mini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {red lead}.
miniver	ety	C13: from Old French menu vair, from menu small+ vair variegated fur, #7vair 
miniver	0.
	syl	min:i+ver
	pron	<1miniv*>
	pos	n.
	def	white fur, used in ceremonial costumes.
minivet	ety	C19: of unknown origin
minivet	0.
	syl	min:i+vet
	pron	<1minivet>
	pos	n.
	def	any brightly coloured tropical Asian cuckoo shrike of the genus
mink	ety	C15: from Scandinavian; compare Danish mink, Swedish m*"ank 
mink	1.
	syl	mink
	pron	<miGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several semiaquatic musteline mammals of the genus of Europe, Asia, and North America, having slightly webbed feet.
mink	2.
	syl	mink
	pron	<miGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the highly valued fur of these animals, esp. that of the American mink .
mink	3.
	syl	mink
	pron	<miGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of this, esp. a woman's coat or stole.
Minkowski world	ety	C20: named after Hermann Minkowski (1864-1909), Russian mathematician who postulated four-dimensional space (1908)
universe	alt
	head	Minkowski world
	or	Minkowski world
	syl	u:ni+verse
	pron	<miG1kofski>
	pos	n.
Minkowski world	0.
	or	universe
	syl	Min:kow:ski world
	pron	<miG1kofski>
	pos	n.
	def	a four-dimensional space, not curved, in which three coordinates specify the position of a point in space and the fourth represents the time at which an event occurred at that point.
min min	ety	from a native Australian language
min min	0.
	syl	min min
	pron	<min> <min>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	will-o'-the-wisp.
Minn	0.
	syl	Minn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Minnesota.
Minna	0.
	syl	Min+na
	pron	<1min*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Nigeria, capital of Niger state. Pop.: 74500 (1973 est.).
Minneapolis	0.
	syl	Min+ne+ap:o+lis
	pron	<2mini1@p*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Minnesota, on the Mississippi River adjacent to St. Paul: the largest city in the state; important centre for the grain trade. Pop.: 382423 (1973 est.).
minnesinger	ety	C19: from German: love-singer
minnesinger	0.
	syl	min+ne+sing+er
	pron	<1mini2siG*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the German lyric poets and musicians of the 12th to 14th centuries.
Minnesota	1.
	syl	Min+ne+so+ta
	pron	<2mini1s*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the N central U.S.: chief U.S. producer of iron ore. Capital: St. Paul. Pop.: 2216912 (1970). Area: 122496 sq. km (47296 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Minn}. or (with zip code) {MN}
Minnesota	2.
	syl	Min+ne+so+ta
	pron	<2mini1s*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Minnesota, flowing southeast and northeast to the Mississippi River near St. Paul. Length: 534 km (332 miles).
Minnesotan	sub
	head	Minnesota
	syl	Min+ne+1so+tan
	pos	adj. n.
minnow	ety	C15: related to Old English myne minnow; compare Old High German muniwa fish
minnows	infl
	head	minnow
	or	minnow
	syl	min+nows
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minnow	infl
	or	minnows
	syl	min+now.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minnow	1.
	syl	min+now
	pron	<1min*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small slender European freshwater cyprinid fish,
minnow	2.
	syl	min+now
	pron	<1min*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any other small cyprinid.
minnow	3.
	syl	min+now
	pron	<1min*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or insignificant person.
Mino	0.
	syl	Mi:?~no
	pron	Spanish <1mi$jo>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Europe, rising in NW Spain and flowing southwest (as part of the border between Spain and Portugal) to the Atlantic. Length: 338 km (210 miles). Portuguese name: {Minho}.
Minoan	ety	C19: named after M#7inos , from the excavations at his supposed palace at Knossos
Minoan	1.
	syl	Mi+no+an
	pron	<mi1n*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the Bronze Age culture of Crete from about 3000 #7b.c. to about 1100 #7b.c. Compare {Mycenaean}.
Minoan	2.
	syl	Mi+no+an
	pron	<mi1n*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the linear writing systems used in Crete and later in mainland Greece. See {Linear A, Linear B. ~}
Minoan	3.
	syl	Mi+no+an
	pron	<mi1n*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Cretan belonging to the Minoan culture.
minor	ety	C13: from Latin: less, smaller; related to Old High German minniro smaller, Gothic minniza least, Latin minuere to diminish, Greek mei*_on less
minor	1.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lesser or secondary in amount, extent, importance, or degree.
	exam	1	a minor poet;
	exam	2	minor burns.
minor	2.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the minority.
minor	3.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	below the age of legal majority.
minor	4.a.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a scale
	def	having a semitone between the second and third and fifth and sixth degrees ({natural minor}) . See also {harmonic minor, melodic minor scale}.
minor	4.b.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a key
	def	based on the minor scale.
minor	4.c.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	denoting a specified key based on the minor scale.
	exam	1	C minor.
minor	4.d.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an interval
	def	reduced by a semitone from the major.
minor	4.e.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chord, esp. a triad
	def	having a minor third above the root.
minor	4.f.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in jazz
	def	of or relating to a chord built upon a minor triad and containing a minor seventh.
	exam	1	a minor ninth.
minor	5.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a term or premiss
	def	having less generality or scope than another term or proposition.
minor	6.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. education.
	def	of or relating to an additional secondary subject taken by a student.
minor	7.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the younger or junior: sometimes used after the surname of a schoolboy if he has an older brother in the same school.
	exam	1	Hunt minor.
minor	8.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Change-ringing.
	usage	postpositive
	def	a set of changes rung on six bells.
	exam	1	grandsire minor.
minor	9.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is lesser or secondary.
minor	10.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person below the age of legal majority.
minor	11.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. education.
	def	a subsidiary subject in which a student needs fewer credits than in his major.
minor	12.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a minor key, chord, mode, or scale.
minor	13.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a minor term or premiss.
minor	14.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap.
	def	another name for {Minorite. ~}
minor	15.
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. education.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to take a minor.
minor	xref
	syl	mi+nor
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {major}.
minor axis	0.
	syl	mi+nor ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	the shorter or shortest axis of an ellipse or ellipsoid.
Minorca	1.
	syl	Mi+nor+ca
	pron	<mi1nc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Mediterranean, northeast of Majorca: the second largest of the Balearic Islands. Chief town: Mah*'on. Pop.: 48817 (1970). Area: 702 sq. km (271 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Menorca}.
Minorca	2.
	syl	Mi+nor+ca
	pron	<mi1nc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of light domestic fowl with glossy white, black, or blue plumage.
Minorcan	sub
	head	Minorca
	syl	Mi+1nor+can
	pos	adj. n.
minor canon	0.
	syl	mi+nor can+on
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a clergyman who is attached to a cathedral to assist at daily services but who is not a member of the chapter.
Minorite	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin fr*_atr*_es min*_or*_es lesser brethren, name adopted by St. Francis as a token of humility
Minorite	0.
	syl	Mi+no+rite
	pron	<1mIn*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Franciscan Friars Minor. Also: {Minor}.
minority	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin min*_orit*_as, from Latin #7minor 
minorities	infl
	head	minority
	syl	mi+nor+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minority	1.
	syl	mi+nor+i:ty
	pron	<mI1noriti>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller in number of two parts, factions, or groups.
minority	2.
	syl	mi+nor+i:ty
	pron	<mI1noriti>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	a group that is different racially, politically, etc., from a larger group of which it is a part.
minority	3.a.
	syl	mi+nor+i:ty
	pron	<mI1noriti>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a minor.
minority	3.b.
	syl	mi+nor+i:ty
	pron	<mI1noriti>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which a person is below legal age. Compare {majority}.
minority	4.
	syl	mi+nor+i:ty
	pron	<mI1noriti>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or being a minority.
	exam	1	a minority opinion.
minority carrier	0.
	syl	mi+nor+i:ty car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	the entity responsible for carrying the lesser part of the current in a semiconductor. Compare {majority carrier}.
minor key	0.
	syl	mi+nor key
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a key based on notes taken from a corresponding minor scale.
minor league	1.
	syl	mi+nor league
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any non-professional league in baseball. Compare {major league}.
minor league	2.
	syl	mi+nor league
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of relatively little importance.
	exam	1	that firm is very minor league.
minor mode	0.
	syl	mi+nor mode
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any arrangement of notes present in or characteristic of a minor scale or key.
minor orders	0.
	syl	mi+nor or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the four lower degrees of holy orders, namely porter, exorcist, lector, and acolyte. Compare {major orders}.
minor planet	0.
	syl	mi+nor plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {asteroid} (sense 1)}.
minor premiss	0.
	syl	mi+nor prem+iss
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the premiss of a syllogism containing the subject of its conclusion.
minor seventh chord	0.
	syl	mi+nor sev+enth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord consisting of a minor triad with an added minor seventh above the root. Compare {major seventh chord}. Often shortened to {minor seventh}.
minor suit	0.
	syl	mi+nor suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	diamonds or clubs. Compare {major suit}.
minor term	0.
	syl	mi+nor term
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the subject of the conclusion of a syllogism, also occurring as the subject or predicate in the minor premiss.
Minos	0.
	syl	Mi:nos
	pron	<1mInos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Crete for whom Daedalus built the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur.
Minotaur	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek Min*_otauros, from M#7inos+ tauros bull
Minotaur	0.
	syl	Min:o:taur
	pron	<1min*2tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man. It was kept in the Labyrinth in Crete, feeding on human flesh, until destroyed by Theseus.
Minsk	0.
	syl	Minsk
	pron	<minsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W Soviet Union, capital of the Byelorussian SSR: educational and cultural centre, with a university (1921). Pop.: 907104 (1970).
minster	ety	Old English mynster, probably from Vulgar Latin monisterium (unattested), variant of Church Latin monast*_erium #7monastery 
minster	0.
	syl	min+ster
	pron	<1minst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of certain cathedrals and large churches, usually originally connected to a monastery.
minstrel	ety	C13: from Old French menestral, from Late Latin ministeri*_alis an official, from Latin #7minister 
minstrel	1.
	syl	min+strel
	pron	<1minstr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval wandering musician who performed songs or recited poetry with instrumental accompaniment.
minstrel	2.
	syl	min+strel
	pron	<1minstr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a performer in a minstrel show.
minstrel	3.
	syl	min+strel
	pron	<1minstr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	any poet, musician, or singer.
minstrel show	0.
	syl	min+strel show
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical entertainment consisting of songs, dances, comic turns, etc., performed by a troupe of actors wearing black face make-up.
sies	infl
	head	minstrelsy
	syl	+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minstrelsy	1.
	syl	min+strel+sy
	pron	<1minstr*lsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of a minstrel.
minstrelsy	2.
	syl	min+strel+sy
	pron	<1minstr*lsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the poems, music, or songs of a minstrel.
minstrelsy	3.
	syl	min+strel+sy
	pron	<1minstr*lsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a troupe of minstrels.
mint	ety	Old English minte, from Latin mentha, from Greek minth*_e; compare Old High German minza 
mint	H1.1.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	n.
	def	any N temperate plant of the genus having aromatic leaves and spikes of small typically mauve flowers: family (labiates). The leaves of some species are used for seasoning and flavouring. See also {peppermint, spearmint, horsemint, water mint}.
stone mint	2.
	head	mint
	syl	stone mint.
	def	another name for { {dittany} (sense 2)}.
mint	H1.3.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet flavoured with mint.
minty	sub
	head	mint
	syl	mint:y
	pos	adj.
mint	ety	Old English mynet coin, from Latin mon*_eta money, mint, from the temple of Juno Mon*_eta, used as a mint in ancient Rome
mint	H2.1.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where money is coined by governmental authority.
mint	H2.2.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large amount of money.
	exam	1	he made a mint in business.
in mint condition	infl
	head	mint
	syl	in mint condition.
	pos	n.
mint	H2.3.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	n.
	def	in perfect condition; as if new.
mint	H2.4.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of coins, postage stamps, etc.
	def	in perfect condition as issued.
mint	H2.5.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (coins) by stamping metal.
mint	H2.6.
	syl	mint
	pron	<mint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invent (esp. phrases or words).
minter	sub
	head	mint
	syl	mint+er
	pos	n.
mintage	1.
	syl	mint+age
	pron	<1mintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of minting.
mintage	2.
	syl	mint+age
	pron	<1mintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	money minted.
mintage	3.
	syl	mint+age
	pron	<1mintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee paid for minting a coin.
mintage	4.
	syl	mint+age
	pron	<1mintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an official impression stamped on a coin.
mint bush	0.
	syl	mint bush
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an aromatic shrub of the genus with a mintlike odour: family (labiates).
mint julep	0.
	syl	mint ju+lep
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a long drink consisting of bourbon whiskey, crushed ice, sugar, and sprigs of mint.
Dom (inic) 	infl
	head	Mintoff
	syl	Dom (inic) .
	pos	n.
Mintoff	0.
	syl	Min:toff
	pron	<1mintof>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, Maltese statesman; prime minister of Malta (1955-58; since 1971).
Minton	ety	C19: named after Thomas Minton (1765-1836), English potter
Minton	0.a.
	syl	Min+ton
	pron	<1mint*n>
	pos	n.
	def	fine-quality porcelain ware produced in Stoke-on-Trent since 1798.
Minton	0.b.
	syl	Min+ton
	pron	<1mint*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	Minton plate.
mint sauce	0.
	syl	mint sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a sauce made from mint leaves, sugar, and vinegar, usually served with lamb.
minuend	ety	C18: from Latin minuendus (numerus) (the number) to be diminished
minuend	0.
	syl	min:u+end
	pron	<1minju2end>
	pos	n.
	def	the number from which another number, the {subtrahend}, is to be subtracted.
minuet	ety	C17: from French menuet dainty (referring to the dance steps), from menu small
minuet	1.
	syl	min:u+et
	pron	<2minju1et>
	pos	n.
	def	a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries in triple time.
minuet	2.
	syl	min:u+et
	pron	<2minju1et>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, sometimes as a movement in a suite, sonata, or symphony. See also {scherzo}.
minus	ety	C15: from Latin, neuter of #7minor 
minus	1.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	prep.
	def	reduced by the subtraction of.
	exam	1	four minus two
minus	2.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deprived of; lacking.
	exam	1	minus the trimmings, that hat would be ordinary.
minus	3.a.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating or involving subtraction.
	exam	1	a minus sign.
minus	3.b.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {negative}. having a value or designating a quantity less than zero.
	exam	1	a minus number.
minus	4.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	on the negative part of a scale or coordinate axis.
	exam	1	a value of minus 40?%C.
minus	5.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving a disadvantage, harm, etc..
	exam	1	a minus factor.
minus	6.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Education.
	usage	postpositive
	def	slightly below the standard of a particular grade.
	exam	1	he received a B minus for his essay.
minus	7.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	designating the strain of a fungus that can only undergo sexual reproduction with a plus strain.
minus	8.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a negative electric charge. {~}
minus	9.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {minus sign}.
minus	10.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a negative quantity.
minus	11.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a disadvantage, loss, or deficit.
minus	12.
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something detrimental or negative.
minus	xref
	syl	mi+nus
	pron	<1mIn*s>
	pos	prep.
	def	Mathematical symbol: -
minuscule	ety	C18: from French, from Latin (littera) minuscula very small (letter), diminutive of #7minor 
minuscule	1.
	syl	mi+nus+cule
	pron	<1min*2skju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a lower-case letter.
minuscule	2.
	syl	mi+nus+cule
	pron	<1min*2skju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	writing using such letters.
minuscule	3.
	syl	mi+nus+cule
	pron	<1min*2skju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cursive 7th-century style of lettering derived from the uncial.
minuscule	4.
	syl	mi+nus+cule
	pron	<1min*2skju:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, printed in, or written in small letters. Compare {majuscule}.
minuscule	5.
	syl	mi+nus+cule
	pron	<1min*2skju:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small.
minuscule	6.
	syl	mi+nus+cule
	pron	<1min*2skju:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of letters
	def	lower-case.
minuscular	sub
	head	minuscule
	syl	mi+nus+cu+lar
	pron	<mi1n^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
minus sign	0.
	syl	mi+nus sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol -, indicating subtraction or a negative quantity.
minute	ety	C14: from Old French from Medieval Latin min*_uta, n. use of Latin min*_utus #7minute %2
minute	H1.1.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time equal to 60 seconds; one sixtieth of an hour.
minute	H1.2.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of angular measure equal to one sixtieth of a degree. Symbol: @'#800542 . Also called: {minute of arc}.
minute	H1.3.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	n.
	def	any very short period of time; moment.
minute	H1.4.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short note or memorandum.
minute	H1.5.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance that can be travelled in a minute.
	exam	1	it's only two minutes away.
up to the minute (up-to-the-minute	6.
	head	minute
	syl	up to the minute (up-to-the-minute
	usage	when prenominal) .
	def	very latest or newest.
minute	H1.7.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record in minutes.
	exam	1	to minute a meeting.
minute	H1.8.
	syl	min+ute
	pron	<1minit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to time in terms of minutes.
minute	ety	C15: from Latin min*_utus, past participle of minuere to diminish
minute	H2.1.
	syl	mi+nute
	pron	<mI1nju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small; diminutive; tiny.
minute	H2.2.
	syl	mi+nute
	pron	<mI1nju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	unimportant; petty.
minute	H2.3.
	syl	mi+nute
	pron	<mI1nju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	precise or detailed.
	exam	1	a minute examination.
minuteness	sub
	head	minute
	syl	mi+1nute+ness
	pos	n.
minute gun	0.
	syl	min+ute gun
	pos	n.
	def	a gun fired at one-minute intervals as a sign of distress or mourning.
minute hand	0.
	syl	min+ute hand
	pos	n.
	def	the pointer on a timepiece that indicates minutes, typically the longer hand of two. Compare {hour hand, second hand}.
minutely	H1.0.
	syl	mi+nute+ly
	pron	<mI1nju:tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in great detail.
minutely	H2.1.
	syl	min+ute+ly
	pron	<1minitli>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every minute.
minutely	H2.2.
	syl	min+ute+ly
	pron	<1minitli>
	pos	adv.
	def	every minute.
Minutemen	infl
	head	Minuteman
	syl	Min+ute+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Minuteman	1.
	syl	Min+ute+man
	pron	<1minit2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; in the War of American Independence
	def	a colonial militiaman who promised to be ready to fight at one minute's notice.
Minuteman	2.
	syl	Min+ute+man
	pron	<1minit2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. three-stage intercontinental ballistic missile.
minute mark	0.
	syl	min+ute mark
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol @' used for minutes of arc and linear feet.
minutes	0.
	syl	min+utes
	pron	<1minits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an official record of the proceedings of a meeting, conference, convention, etc.
minute steak	0.
	syl	min+ute steak
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of steak that can be cooked quickly.
minutiae	ety	C18: pl. of Late Latin min*_utia smallness, from Latin min*_utus #7minute %2
minutia	infl
	head	minutiae
	syl	mi+nu+ti:a
	pron	<-Si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
minutiae	0.
	syl	mi+nu+ti:ae
	pron	<mi1nju:Si2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small, precise, or trifling details.
minx	ety	C16: of unknown origin
minx	0.
	syl	minx
	pron	<miGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a bold, flirtatious, or scheming woman.
minxish	sub
	head	minx
	syl	minx+ish
	pos	adj.
Minya	0.
	syl	Min+ya
	pron	<1minj*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Minya}.
minyan	ety	literally: number
minyanim	infl
	head	minyan
	or	minyans
	syl	min+ya+nim
	pron	<-ja1nim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minyans	infl
	head	minyan
	or	minyanim
	syl	min+yans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
minyan	0.
	syl	min+yan
	pron	Hebrew. <min1jan>, English <1minj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of persons required by Jewish law to be present for a religious service, namely, at least ten males over thirteen years of age.
Miocene	ety	C19: from Greek mei*_on less+-#7cene 
Miocene	1.
	syl	Mi:o+cene
	pron	<1mI*2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the fourth epoch of the Tertiary period, between the Oligocene and Pliocene epochs, which lasted for 14 million years.
the Miocene	2.
	head	Miocene
	syl	the Miocene.
	def	this epoch or rock series.
miombo	ety	C19: probably from a Niger-Congo language
miombo	0.
	syl	mi+om+bo
	pron	<mi1cmbc>
	pos	n.
	usage	in E Africa
	def	a dry wooded area with sparse deciduous growth.
miosis	ety	C20: from Greek muein to shut the eyes+-#7osis 
myosis	alt
	head	miosis
	or	miosis
	syl	my:o+sis
	pron	<mI1*usis>
	pos	n.
mioses	infl
	head	miosis
	syl	mi:o+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
miosis	1.
	or	myosis
	syl	mi:o+sis
	pron	<mI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive contraction of the pupil of the eye, as in response to drugs.
miosis	2.
	or	myosis
	syl	mi:o+sis
	pron	<mI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {meiosis} (sense 1)}.
miotic	sub
	head	miosis
	or	myotic
	syl	mi+ot+ic
	pron	<mI1otik>
	pos	adj. n.
myotic	sub
	head	miosis
	or	miotic
	syl	my+ot+ic
	pron	<mI1otik>
	pos	adj. n.
Miquelon	0.
	syl	Mi+que+lon
	pron	<1mEk*2lon>, French <mi1kl?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of islands in the French territory of {St. Pierre and Miquelon}.
mir	ety	literally: world
miri	infl
	head	mir
	syl	mir:i
	pron	<1miri>
	pos	Russian. mir; n.
	mod	pl.
mir	0.
	syl	mir
	pron	<1miri>
	pos	Russian. mir; n.
	def	a peasant commune in prerevolutionary Russia.
Comte de	infl
	head	Mirabeau
	syl	Comte de
	pos	n.
Mirabeau	0.
	syl	Mir:a:beau
	pron	French <mira1bo>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1749-91, French Revolutionary politician.
mirabile dictu	0.
	syl	mi+ra+bi+le dic+tu
	pron	Latin. <mi1r@bilA> <1diktu:>
	def	wonderful to relate; amazing to say.
Mira Ceti	0.
	syl	Mi:ra Ce:ti
	pron	<1mIr*> <1sEtI>
	pos	n.
	def	a binary star one component of which, a red supergiant, is a long-period variable with an average period of 330 days.
miracidium	ety	C20: New Latin, via Late Latin miracidion, from Greek meirax boy, girl
miracidiia	infl
	head	miracidium
	syl	mi+ra+cid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
miracidium	0.
	syl	mi+ra+cid+i:um
	pron	<2mIr*1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the flat ciliated larva of flukes that hatches from the egg and gives rise asexually to other larval forms.
miracidial	sub
	head	miracidium
	syl	mi+ra+1cid+i:al
	pos	adj.
miracle	ety	C12: from Latin m*_ir*_aculum, from m*_ir*_ari to wonder at
miracle	1.
	syl	mir:a+cle
	pron	<1mir*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a marvellous event attributed to a supernatural cause.
miracle	2.
	syl	mir:a+cle
	pron	<1mir*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any amazing or wonderful event.
miracle	3.
	syl	mir:a+cle
	pron	<1mir*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is a marvellous example of something.
	exam	1	the bridge was a miracle of engineering.
miracle	4.
	syl	mir:a+cle
	pron	<1mir*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {miracle play}.
miracle	5.
	syl	mir:a+cle
	pron	<1mir*kL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	being or seeming a miracle.
	exam	1	a miracle cure.
miracle play	0.
	syl	mir:a+cle play
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval play based on a biblical story or the life of a saint. Compare {mystery play}.
miraculous	1.
	syl	mi+rac:u+lous
	pron	<mi1r@kjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or caused by a miracle; marvellous.
miraculous	2.
	syl	mi+rac:u+lous
	pron	<mi1r@kjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	surprising.
miraculous	3.
	syl	mi+rac:u+lous
	pron	<mi1r@kjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power to work miracles.
miraculously	sub
	head	miraculous
	syl	mi+1rac:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
miraculousness	sub
	head	miraculous
	syl	mi+1rac:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
mirador	ety	C17: from Spanish, from mirar to look
mirador	0.
	syl	mir:a+dor
	pron	<2mir*1dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a window, balcony, or turret.
Lake	infl
	head	Miraflores
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Miraflores	0.
	syl	Mi+ra+flo+res
	pron	<2mir*1flc:r*s>, Spanish <2mira1florAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial lake in the S Canal Zone of the Panama Canal.
mirage	ety	C19: from French, from (se) mirer to be reflected
mirage	1.
	syl	mi+rage
	pron	<1mira:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	an image of a distant object or sheet of water, often inverted or distorted, caused by atmospheric refraction by hot air.
mirage	2.
	syl	mi+rage
	pron	<1mira:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	something illusory.
Miranda	0.
	syl	Mi+ran+da
	pron	<mi1r@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest of the five satellites of Uranus and the nearest to the planet.
mire	ety	C14: from Old Norse m*_yrr; related to #7moss 
mire	1.
	syl	mire
	pron	<mI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boggy or marshy area.
mire	2.
	syl	mire
	pron	<mI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sink or cause to sink in a mire.
mire	3.
	syl	mire
	pron	<mI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dirty or muddy.
mire	4.
	syl	mire
	pron	<mI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to involve, esp. in difficulties, etc.
miriness	sub
	head	mire
	syl	mir:i+ness
	pos	n.
miry	sub
	head	mire
	syl	mir:y
	pos	adj.
mirepoix	ety	French, probably named in honour of C. P. G. F. de L*'evis, Duke of Mirepoix, 18th-century French general
mirepoix	0.
	syl	mire+poix
	pron	<mi*1pwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of saut*'eed root vegetables used as a base for braising meat or for various sauces.
Miriam	0.
	syl	Mir:i:am
	pron	<1miri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the sister of Moses and Aaron. (Numbers 12:1-15). Douay name: {Mar@.y}.
mirk	0.
	syl	mirk
	pron	<mR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {murk}.
mirky	sub
	head	mirk
	syl	mirk:y
	pos	adj.
mirkily	sub
	head	mirk
	syl	mirk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mirkiness	sub
	head	mirk
	syl	mirk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Joan	infl
	head	Mir'o
	syl	Joan
	pos	n.
mirror	ety	C13: from Old French from mirer to look at, from Latin m*_ir*_ar*_i to wonder at
mirror	1.
	syl	mir+ror
	pron	<1mir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface, such as polished metal or glass coated with a metal film, that reflects light without diffusion and produces an image of an object placed in front of it.
mirror	2.
	syl	mir+ror
	pron	<1mir*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a reflecting surface mounted in a frame.
mirror	3.
	syl	mir+ror
	pron	<1mir*>
	pos	n.
	def	any reflecting surface.
mirror	4.
	syl	mir+ror
	pron	<1mir*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that reflects or depicts something else.
	exam	1	the press is a mirror of public opinion.
mirror	5.
	syl	mir+ror
	pron	<1mir*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reflect, represent, or depict faithfully.
	exam	1	he mirrors his teacher's ideals.
mirror-like	sub
	head	mirror
	syl	mir:ror-2like
	pos	adj.
mirror carp	0.
	syl	mir+ror carp
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the common carp with reduced scales, giving a smooth shiny body surface.
mirror image	1.
	syl	mir+ror im+age
	pos	n.
	def	an image as observed in a mirror.
mirror image	2.
	syl	mir+ror im+age
	pos	n.
	def	an object that corresponds to another object in the same way as it would correspond to its image in a mirror.
mirror symmetry	0.
	syl	mir+ror sym+met:ry
	pos	n.
	def	symmetry about a plane ({mirror plane}) that divides the object or system into two mutual mirror images.
mirror writing	0.
	syl	mir+ror writ+ing
	pos	n.
	def	backward writing that forms a mirror image of normal writing.
mirth	ety	Old English myrgth; compare #7merry 
mirth	0.
	syl	mirth
	pron	<mR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	laughter, gaiety, or merriment.
mirthful	sub
	head	mirth
	syl	mirth+ful
	pos	adj.
mirthfully	sub
	head	mirth
	syl	mirth+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
mirthfulness	sub
	head	mirth
	syl	mirth+ful+ness
	pos	n.
mirthless	sub
	head	mirth
	syl	mirth+less
	pos	adj.
mirthlessly	sub
	head	mirth
	syl	mirth+less+ly
	pos	adv.
mirthlessness	sub
	head	mirth
	syl	mirth+less+ness
	pos	n.
MIRV	0.
	syl	MIRV
	pron	<mR:v>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	multiple independently targeted re-entry vehicle: a missile that has several warheads, each one being directed to different enemy targets.
mirza	ety	C17: from Persian: son of a lord
mirza	1.
	syl	mir+za
	pron	<1mR:z*>, <mi*1za:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Iran
	def	a title of respect placed before the surname of an official, scholar, or other distinguished man.
mirza	2.
	syl	mir+za
	pron	<1mR:z*>, <mi*1za:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Iran
	def	a royal prince: used as a title after a name.
mis-	ety	Old English mis (se) -; related to Middle English mes-, from Old French mes-; compare Old High German missa-, Old Norse mis- 
mis-	H1.1.
	syl	mis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	wrong, bad, or erroneous; wrongly, badly, or erroneously.
	exam	1	misunderstanding;
	exam	2	misfortune;
	exam	3	misspelling;
	exam	4	mistreat;
	exam	5	mislead.
mis-	H1.2.
	syl	mis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	lack of; not.
	exam	1	mistrust.
mis-	H2.0.
	syl	mis-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {miso-} before a vowel.
misadventure	1.
	syl	mis+ad+ven+ture
	pron	<2mis*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unlucky event; misfortune.
misadventure	2.
	syl	mis+ad+ven+ture
	pron	<2mis*d1venC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	accidental death not due to crime or negligence.
misalliance	0.
	syl	mis+al+li+ance
	pron	<2mis*1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsuitable alliance or marriage.
misanthrope	ety	C17: from Greek m*_isanthr*_opos, from misos hatred+ anthr*_opos man &- mis+an+throp+ic (@!m$Iz$$n#!#Ggr$Ap$Ik) or @!mis+an+#!throp@.i+cal adj. &- mis+an+#!throp@.i+cal+ly adv. &- mis+an+thro+py (m$I#!z@an#Ggr$$p$I) n.
misanthropist	alt
	head	misanthrope
	or	misanthrope
	syl	mis+an+thro+pist
	pron	<mi1z@nTr*2pist>
	pos	n.
misanthrope	0.
	or	misanthropist
	syl	mis+an+thrope
	pron	<1miz*n2Tr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dislikes or distrusts other people or mankind in general.
misapplies	infl
	head	misapply
	syl	mis+ap+plies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misapplying	infl
	head	misapply
	syl	mis+ap+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misapplied	infl
	head	misapply
	syl	mis+ap+plied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misapply	1.
	syl	mis+ap+ply
	pron	<2mis*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply wrongly or badly.
misapply	2.
	syl	mis+ap+ply
	pron	<2mis*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {misappropriate}.
misapplication	sub
	head	misapply
	syl	mis+ap+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2mis@pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
misapprehend	0.
	syl	mis+ap+pre+hend
	pron	<2mis@pri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to misunderstand.
misapprehension	sub
	head	misapprehend
	syl	mis+ap+pre+hen+sion
	pron	<2mis@pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
misapprehensive	sub
	head	misapprehend
	syl	mis+ap+pre+1hen+sive
	pos	adj.
misapprehensively	sub
	head	misapprehend
	syl	mis+ap+pre+1hen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
misapprehensiveness	sub
	head	misapprehend
	syl	mis+ap+pre+1hen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
misappropriate	0.
	syl	mis+ap+pro+pri+ate
	pron	<2mis*1pr*upri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appropriate for a wrong or dishonest use; embezzle or steal.
misappropriation	sub
	head	misappropriate
	syl	mis+ap+2pro+pri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
misbecomes	infl
	head	misbecome
	syl	mis+be+comes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misbecoming	infl
	head	misbecome
	syl	mis+be+com+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misbecame	infl
	head	misbecome
	syl	mis+be+came.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misbecome	0.
	syl	mis+be+come
	pron	<2misbi1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be unbecoming to or unsuitable for.
misbegotten	1.
	syl	mis+be+got+ten
	pron	<2misbi1gotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	unlawfully obtained.
	exam	1	misbegotten gains.
misbegotten	2.
	syl	mis+be+got+ten
	pron	<2misbi1gotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	badly conceived, planned, or designed.
	exam	1	a misbegotten scheme.
misbegotten	3.
	syl	mis+be+got+ten
	pron	<2misbi1gotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {misbegot} (@!m$Isb$I#!g$At). illegitimate; bastard.
misbehave	0.
	syl	mis+be+have
	pron	<2misbi1hAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to behave (oneself) badly.
misbehaver	sub
	head	misbehave
	syl	mis+be+1hav+er
	pos	n.
misbehaviour	sub
	head	misbehave
	syl	mis+be+hav+iour
	pron	<2misbi1hAvj*>
	pos	n.
misbelief	0.
	syl	mis+be+lief
	pron	<2misbi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a false or unorthodox belief.
misc	1.
	syl	misc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	miscellaneous.
misc	2.
	syl	misc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	miscellany.
miscalculate	0.
	syl	mis+cal+cu+late
	pron	<2mis1k@lkju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to calculate wrongly.
miscalculation	sub
	head	miscalculate
	syl	mis+cal+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
miscalculator	sub
	head	miscalculate
	syl	mis+1cal+cu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
miscall	1.
	syl	mis+call
	pron	<2mis1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call by the wrong name.
miscall	2.
	syl	mis+call
	pron	<2mis1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to abuse or malign.
miscaller	sub
	head	miscall
	syl	mis+1call+er
	pos	n.
miscarriage	1.
	syl	mis+car+riage
	pron	<mis1k@riJ>, <1misk@r->
	pos	n.
	def	spontaneous expulsion of a fetus from the womb, esp. prior to the 20th week of pregnancy.
miscarriage	2.
	syl	mis+car+riage
	pron	<mis1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of mismanagement or failure.
	exam	1	a miscarriage of justice.
miscarriage	3.
	syl	mis+car+riage
	pron	<mis1k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the failure of freight to reach its destination.
miscarries	infl
	head	miscarry
	syl	mis+car+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
miscarrying	infl
	head	miscarry
	syl	mis+car+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
miscarried	infl
	head	miscarry
	syl	mis+car+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
miscarry	1.
	syl	mis+car+ry
	pron	<mis1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expel a fetus prematurely from the womb; abort.
miscarry	2.
	syl	mis+car+ry
	pron	<mis1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail.
	exam	1	all her plans miscarried.
miscarry	3.
	syl	mis+car+ry
	pron	<mis1k@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Brit. of freight, mail, etc.
	def	to fail to reach a destination.
miscasts	infl
	head	miscast
	syl	mis+casts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
miscasting	infl
	head	miscast
	syl	mis+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
miscast	infl
	syl	mis+cast.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
miscast	1.
	syl	mis+cast
	pron	<2mis1ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast badly.
miscast	2.a.
	syl	mis+cast
	pron	<2mis1ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast (a role or the roles) in (a play, film, etc.) inappropriately.
	exam	1	Falstaff was certainly miscast.
miscast	2.b.
	syl	mis+cast
	pron	<2mis1ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign an inappropriate role to.
	exam	1	he was miscast as Othello.
miscegenation	ety	C19: from Latin misc*_ere to mingle+ genus race
miscegenation	0.
	syl	mis+ce+ge:na+tion
	pron	<2misiJi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	interbreeding of races, esp. where differences of pigmentation are involved.
miscegenetic	sub
	head	miscegenation
	syl	mis+ce+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2misiJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
miscellanea	ety	C16: from Latin: neut. pl. of miscell*_aneus #7miscellaneous 
miscellanea	0.
	syl	mis+cel+la+ne:a
	pron	<2mis*1lAni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection of miscellaneous items, esp. literary works.
miscellaneous	ety	C17: from Latin miscell*_aneus, from miscellus mixed, from misc*_ere to mix
miscellaneous	1.
	syl	mis+cel+la+ne:ous
	pron	<2mis*1lAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or containing a variety of things; mixed; varied.
miscellaneous	2.
	syl	mis+cel+la+ne:ous
	pron	<2mis*1lAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having varied capabilities, sides, etc.
miscellaneously	sub
	head	miscellaneous
	syl	mis+cel+1la+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
miscellaneousness	sub
	head	miscellaneous
	syl	mis+cel+1la+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
miscellanist	0.
	syl	mis+cel+la+nist
	pron	<mi1sel*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of miscellanies.
miscellany	ety	C16: from French miscellan*'ees (pl.) #7miscellanea 
miscellanies	infl
	head	miscellany
	syl	mis+cel+la+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. some?!times; pl.
miscellany	0.
	syl	mis+cel+la+ny
	pron	<mi1sel*ni>, U.S. <1mis*2lAni>
	pos	n.
	mod	some?!times; pl.
	def	a miscellaneous collection of items, esp. essays, poems, etc., by different authors in one volume.
mischance	1.
	syl	mis+chance
	pron	<mis1Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	bad luck.
mischance	2.
	syl	mis+chance
	pron	<mis1Ca:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke of bad luck.
mischief	ety	C13: from Old French meschief disaster, from meschever to meet with calamity; from mes- #7mis -%1+ chever to reach an end, from chef end, #7chief 
mischief	1.
	syl	mis+chief
	pron	<1misCif>
	pos	n.
	def	wayward but not malicious behaviour, usually of children, that causes trouble, etc.
mischief	2.
	syl	mis+chief
	pron	<1misCif>
	pos	n.
	def	a playful inclination to behave in this way or to tease or disturb.
mischief	3.
	syl	mis+chief
	pron	<1misCif>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who indulges in or causes mischief.
mischief	4.
	syl	mis+chief
	pron	<1misCif>
	pos	n.
	def	injury or harm caused by a person or thing.
mischief	5.
	syl	mis+chief
	pron	<1misCif>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of trouble, difficulty, etc.
mischievous	1.
	syl	mis+chie+vous
	pron	<1misCiv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to acts of mischief.
mischievous	2.
	syl	mis+chie+vous
	pron	<1misCiv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	teasing; slightly malicious.
	exam	1	a mischievous grin.
mischievous	3.
	syl	mis+chie+vous
	pron	<1misCiv*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or intended to cause harm.
	exam	1	a mischievous plot.
mischievously	sub
	head	mischievous
	syl	mis+chie+vous+ly
	pos	adv.
mischievousness	sub
	head	mischievous
	syl	mis+chie+vous+ness
	pos	n.
misch metal	ety	C20: from German Mischmetall, from mischen to mix
misch metal	0.
	syl	misch met+al
	pron	<miS>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of cerium and other rare earth metals, used esp. as a flint in cigarette lighters.
miscible	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin miscibilis, from Latin misc*_ere to mix
miscible	0.
	syl	mis+ci:ble
	pron	<1misibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of mixing.
	exam	1	alcohol is miscible with water.
miscibility	sub
	head	miscible
	syl	mis+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
misconceive	0.
	syl	mis+con+ceive
	pron	<2misk*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to understand.
misconceiver	sub
	head	misconceive
	syl	mis+con+1ceiv+er
	pos	n.
misconception	0.
	syl	mis+con+cep+tion
	pron	<2misk*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a false or mistaken view, opinion, or attitude.
misconduct	1.
	syl	mis+con+duct
	pron	<mis1kond^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	behaviour, such as adultery or professional negligence, that is regarded as immoral or unethical.
misconduct	2.
	syl	mis+con+duct
	pron	<2misk*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conduct (oneself) in such a way.
misconduct	3.
	syl	mis+con+duct
	pron	<2misk*n1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manage (something) badly. |&855|
misconstruction	1.
	syl	mis+con+struc+tion
	pron	<2misk*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a false interpretation of evidence, facts, etc.
misconstruction	2.
	syl	mis+con+struc+tion
	pron	<2misk*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a faulty construction, esp. in grammar.
misconstrues	infl
	head	misconstrue
	syl	mis+con+strues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misconstruing	infl
	head	misconstrue
	syl	mis+con+stru+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misconstrued	infl
	head	misconstrue
	syl	mis+con+strued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misconstrue	0.
	syl	mis+con+strue
	pron	<2misk*n1stru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret mistakenly.
miscount	1.
	syl	mis+count
	pron	<2mis1kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to count or calculate incorrectly.
miscount	2.
	syl	mis+count
	pron	<2mis1kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a false count or calculation.
miscreancy	alt
	head	miscreance
	or	miscreance
	syl	mis+cre+an+cy
	pos	n.
miscreance	0.
	or	miscreancy
	syl	mis+cre+ance
	pron	<1miskri*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	lack of religious belief or faith.
miscreant	ety	C14: from Old French mescreant unbelieving, from mes- #7mis -%1#7+ creant, ultimately from Latin credere to believe
miscreant	1.
	syl	mis+cre+ant
	pron	<1miskri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrongdoer or villain.
miscreant	2.
	syl	mis+cre+ant
	pron	<1miskri*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an unbeliever or heretic.
miscreant	3.
	syl	mis+cre+ant
	pron	<1miskri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	evil or villainous.
miscreant	4.
	syl	mis+cre+ant
	pron	<1miskri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	unbelieving or heretical.
miscreate	1.
	syl	mis+cre+ate
	pron	<2miskri1At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to create (something) badly or incorrectly.
miscreate	2.
	syl	mis+cre+ate
	pron	<1miskriit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	badly or unnaturally formed or made.
miscreation	sub
	head	miscreate
	syl	mis+cre:1a+tion
	pos	n.
miscue	1.
	syl	mis+cue
	pron	<2mis1kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	a faulty stroke in which the cue tip slips off the cue ball or misses it altogether.
miscue	2.
	syl	mis+cue
	pron	<2mis1kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blunder or mistake.
miscues	infl
	head	miscue
	syl	mis+cues
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
miscuing	infl
	head	miscue
	syl	mis+cu+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
miscued	infl
	head	miscue
	syl	mis+cued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
miscue	3.
	syl	mis+cue
	pron	<2mis1kju:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to make a miscue.
miscue	4.
	syl	mis+cue
	pron	<2mis1kju:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to fail to answer one's own cue or answer the cue of another.
miscue	5.
	syl	mis+cue
	pron	<2mis1kju:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to blunder.
misdate	0.
	syl	mis+date
	pron	<mis1dAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to date (a letter, event, etc.) wrongly.
misdeals	infl
	head	misdeal
	syl	mis+deals
	pos	vb.
misdealing	infl
	head	misdeal
	syl	mis+deal+ing
	pos	vb.
misdealt	infl
	head	misdeal
	syl	mis+dealt.
	pos	vb.
misdeal	1.
	syl	mis+deal
	pron	<2mis1dEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deal out cards incorrectly.
misdeal	2.
	syl	mis+deal
	pron	<2mis1dEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a faulty deal.
misdealer	sub
	head	misdeal
	syl	mis+1deal+er
	pos	n.
misdeed	0.
	syl	mis+deed
	pron	<2mis1dEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil or illegal action.
misdemean	0.
	syl	mis+de+mean
	pron	<2misdi1mEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for {misbehave}.
misdemeanant	0.
	syl	mis+de+mean+ant
	pron	<2misdi1mEn*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly
	def	a person who has committed or been convicted of a mis?!demeanour. Compare { {felon%1}}.
misdemeanor	alt
	head	misdemeanour
	or	misdemeanour
	syl	mis+de+mean+or
	pron	<2misdi1mEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
misdemeanour	1.
	or	misdemeanor
	syl	mis+de+mean+our
	pron	<2misdi1mEn*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly
	def	an offence generally less heinous than a felony and which until 1967 involved a different form of trial. Compare {felony}.
misdemeanour	2.
	or	misdemeanor
	syl	mis+de+mean+our
	pron	<2misdi1mEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any minor offence or trans?!gression.
misdirect	1.
	syl	mis+di+rect
	pron	<2misdi1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (a person) wrong directions or instructions.
misdirect	2.
	syl	mis+di+rect
	pron	<2misdi1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to address (a letter, parcel, etc.) wrongly.
misdirection	sub
	head	misdirect
	syl	mis+di+1rec+tion
	pos	n.
misdoubt	0.
	syl	mis+doubt
	pron	<mis1daut>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {doubt} or {suspect}.
mise	ety	C15: from Old French: action of putting, from mettre to put
mise	1.
	syl	mise
	pron	<mEz>, <mIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the issue in the obsolete writ of right.
mise	2.
	syl	mise
	pron	<mEz>, <mIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an agreed settlement.
mise en scene	1.a.
	syl	mise en sc*`ene
	pron	French. <miz ?~a 1sen>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of properties, scenery, etc., in a play.
mise en scene	1.b.
	syl	mise en sc*`ene
	pron	French. <miz ?~a 1sen>
	pos	n.
	def	the objects so arranged; stage setting.
mise en scene	2.
	syl	mise en sc*`ene
	pron	French. <miz ?~a 1sen>
	pos	n.
	def	the environment of an event.
Miseno	0.
	syl	Mi+se:no
	pron	Italian <mi1ze:no>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in SW Italy, on the N shore of the Bay of Naples: remains of the town of {Misenum}, a naval base constructed by Agrippa in 31 #7b.c.
miser	ety	C16: from Latin: wretched
miser	1.
	syl	mi+ser
	pron	<1mIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hoards money or possessions, often living miserably.
miser	2.
	syl	mi+ser
	pron	<1mIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	selfish person.
miserable	ety	C16: from Old French, from Latin miser*_abilis worthy of pity, from miser*_ar*_i to pity, from miser wretched
miserable	1.
	syl	mis+er+a:ble
	pron	<1miz*r*bL>, <1mizr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	unhappy or depressed; wretched.
miserable	2.
	syl	mis+er+a:ble
	pron	<1miz*r*bL>, <1mizr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	causing misery, discomfort, etc..
	exam	1	a miserable life.
miserable	3.
	syl	mis+er+a:ble
	pron	<1miz*r*bL>, <1mizr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	contemptible.
	exam	1	a miserable villain.
miserable	4.
	syl	mis+er+a:ble
	pron	<1miz*r*bL>, <1mizr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	sordid or squalid.
	exam	1	miserable living conditions.
miserable	5.
	syl	mis+er+a:ble
	pron	<1miz*r*bL>, <1mizr*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	mean; stingy.
miserableness	sub
	head	miserable
	syl	mis+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
miserably	sub
	head	miserable
	syl	mis+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
misere	ety	C19: from French: misery
misere	1.
	syl	mi+s*`ere
	pron	<mi1ze*>
	pos	n.
	def	a call in solo whist and other card games declaring a hand that will win no tricks.
misere	2.
	syl	mi+s*`ere
	pron	<mi1ze*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand that will win no tricks.
miserere	0.
	syl	mis+e:re:re
	pron	<2miz*1re*ri>, <-1ri*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {misericord} (sense 1).
Miserere	0.
	syl	Mis+e:re:re
	pron	<2miz*1re*ri>, <-1ri*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the 51st psalm, the Latin version of which begins @6Miserere mei, Deus@9 (@6Have mercy on me, O God@9).
misericord	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin misericordia compassion, from miser*_ere to pity + cor heart
misericorde	alt
	head	misericord
	or	misericord
	syl	mis+er:i+corde
	pron	<mi1zeri2kc:d>
	pos	n.
misericord	1.
	or	misericorde
	syl	mis+er:i+cord
	pron	<mi1zeri2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge projecting from the underside of the hinged seat of a choir stall in a church, on which the occupant can support himself while standing.
misericord	2.
	or	misericorde
	syl	mis+er:i+cord
	pron	<mi1zeri2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity. a.
	def	a relaxation of certain monastic rules for infirm or aged monks or nuns.
misericord	2.b.
	or	misericorde
	syl	mis+er:i+cord
	pron	<mi1zeri2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a monastery where such relax?!ations can be enjoyed.
misericord	3.
	or	misericorde
	syl	mis+er:i+cord
	pron	<mi1zeri2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a small medieval dagger used to give the death stroke to a wounded foe.
miserly	0.
	syl	mi+ser+ly
	pron	<1mIz*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a miser; avaricious.
miserliness	sub
	head	miserly
	syl	mi+ser+li+ness
	pos	n.
misery	ety	C14: via Anglo-Norman from Latin miseria, from miser wretched
miseries	infl
	head	misery
	syl	mis+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
misery	1.
	syl	mis+er:y
	pron	<1miz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	intense unhappiness, discomfort, or suffering; wretchedness.
misery	2.
	syl	mis+er:y
	pron	<1miz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of such unhappiness, etc.
misery	3.
	syl	mis+er:y
	pron	<1miz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	squalid or poverty-stricken conditions.
misery	4.
	syl	mis+er:y
	pron	<1miz*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person who is habitually depressed.
	exam	1	he is such a misery.
misery	5.
	syl	mis+er:y
	pron	<1miz*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a pain or ailment.
misfeasance	ety	C16: from Old French mesfaisance, from mesfaire to perform misdeeds
misfeasance	0.
	syl	mis+fea+sance
	pron	<mis1fEz*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the improper performance of an act that is lawful in itself. Compare {malfeasance, nonfeasance}.
misfeasor	sub
	head	misfeasance
	syl	mis+1fea+sor
	pos	n.
misfile	0.
	syl	mis+file
	pron	<2mis1fIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to file (papers, etc.) wrongly.
misfire	1.
	syl	mis+fire
	pron	<2mis1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a firearm or its projectile
	def	to fail to fire, explode, or ignite as or when expected.
misfire	2.
	syl	mis+fire
	pron	<2mis1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a motor engine or vehicle, etc.
	def	to fail to fire at the appropriate time, often causing a backfire.
misfire	3.
	syl	mis+fire
	pron	<2mis1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail to operate or occur as intended. {~}
misfire	4.
	syl	mis+fire
	pron	<2mis1fI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of misfiring.
misfit	1.
	syl	mis+fit
	pron	<1mis2fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person not suited in behaviour or attitude to a particular social environment.
misfit	2.
	syl	mis+fit
	pron	<1mis2fit>
	pos	n.
	def	something that does not fit or fits badly.
misfits	infl
	head	misfit
	syl	mis+fits
	pos	vb.
misfitting	infl
	head	misfit
	syl	mis+fit+ting
	pos	vb.
misfitted	infl
	head	misfit
	syl	mis+fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
misfit	3.
	syl	mis+fit
	pron	<2mis1fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to fit or be fitted.
misfortune	1.
	syl	mis+for+tune
	pron	<mis1fc:C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	evil fortune; bad luck.
misfortune	2.
	syl	mis+for+tune
	pron	<mis1fc:C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfortunate or disastrous event; calamity.
misgives	infl
	head	misgive
	syl	mis+gives
	pos	vb.
misgiving	infl
	head	misgive
	syl	mis+giv+ing
	pos	vb.
misgave	infl
	head	misgive
	syl	mis+gave
	pos	vb.
misgiven	infl
	head	misgive
	syl	mis+giv+en.
	pos	vb.
misgive	0.
	syl	mis+give
	pron	<mis1giv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or be apprehensive or suspicious.
misgiving	0.
	syl	mis+giv+ing
	pron	<mis1giviG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a feeling of uncertainty, apprehension, or doubt.
misgivingly	sub
	head	misgiving
	syl	mis+1giv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
misgovern	0.
	syl	mis+gov+ern
	pron	<2mis1g^v*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to govern badly.
misgovernment	sub
	head	misgovern
	syl	mis+1gov+ern+ment
misgovernor	sub
	head	misgovern
	syl	mis+1gov+er+nor
	pos	n.
misguide	0.
	syl	mis+guide
	pron	<2mis1gId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide or direct wrongly or badly.
misguidance	sub
	head	misguide
	syl	mis+1guid+ance
	pos	n.
misguider	sub
	head	misguide
	syl	mis+1guid+er
	pos	n.
misguided	0.
	syl	mis+guid+ed
	pron	<2mis1gIdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish or unreasonable, esp. in action or behaviour.
misguidedly	sub
	head	misguided
	syl	mis+1guid+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
mishandle	0.
	syl	mis+han+dle
	pron	<2mis1h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle or treat badly or inefficiently.
mishap	1.
	syl	mis+hap
	pron	<1mish@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfortunate accident.
mishap	2.
	syl	mis+hap
	pron	<1mish@p>
	pos	n.
	def	bad luck.
mishears	infl
	head	mishear
	syl	mis+hears
	pos	vb.
mishearing	infl
	head	mishear
	syl	mis+hear+ing
	pos	vb.
misheard	infl
	head	mishear
	syl	mis+heard.
	pos	vb.
mishear	0.
	syl	mis+hear
	pron	<2mis1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to hear correctly.
Yukio	infl
	head	Mishima
	syl	Yu:ki:o
	pron	<1ju:ki*u>
	pos	n.
Mishima	0.
	syl	Mi:shi:ma
	pron	<1miSim*>
	pos	n.
	def	1925-70, Japanese novelist and short-story writer, whose works reflect a preoccupation with homosexuality and death. He committed harakiri in protest at the decline of traditional Japanese values.
mishit	1.
	syl	mis+hit
	pron	<1mis2hit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a faulty shot or stroke.
mishits	infl
	head	mishit
	syl	mis+hits
	pos	vb.
mishitting	infl
	head	mishit
	syl	mis+hit+ting
	pos	vb.
mishit	infl
	syl	mis+hit.
	pos	vb.
mishit	2.
	syl	mis+hit
	pron	<2mis1hit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit (a ball) with a faulty stroke.
mishmash	ety	C15: reduplication of #7mash 
mishmash	0.
	syl	mish+mash
	pron	<1miS2m@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused collection or mixture; hodgepodge.
Mishnah	ety	C17: from Hebrew: instruction by repetition, from sh*_an*_ah to repeat
Mishna	alt
	head	Mishnah
	or	Mishnah
	syl	Mish+na
	pron	<1miSn*>, Hebrew <miS1na>, Hebrew <miSna1jct>
	pos	n.
Mishnayoth	infl
	head	Mishnah
	syl	Mish+na+yoth
	pron	<miS1na:j*ut>, Hebrew <miSna1jct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mishnah	0.
	or	Mishna
	syl	Mish+nah
	pron	<1miSn*>, Hebrew <miS1na>, Hebrew <miSna1jct>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a compilation of precepts passed down as an oral tradition and collected by Judah ha-Nasi in the late second century #7a.d. It forms the earlier part of the Talmud. See also {Gemara}.
Mishnaic	sub
	head	Mishnah
	syl	Mish+na+ic
	pron	<miS1nAik>
	pos	adj.
Mishnic	sub
	head	Mishnah
	or	Mishnical
	syl	Mish+nic
	pos	adj.
Mishnical	sub
	head	Mishnah
	or	Mishnic
	syl	Mish+ni+cal
	pos	adj.
misinform	0.
	syl	mis+in+form
	pron	<2misin1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give incorrect information to.
misinformant	sub
	head	misinform
	or	misinformer
	syl	mis+in+1form+ant
	pos	n.
misinformer	sub
	head	misinform
	or	misinformant
	syl	mis+in+1form+er
	pos	n.
misinformation	sub
	head	misinform
	syl	mis+in+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2misinf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
misinterpret	0.
	syl	mis+in+ter+pret
	pron	<2misin1tR:prit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret badly, mis?!leadingly, or incorrectly.
misinterpretation	sub
	head	misinterpret
	syl	mis+in+2ter+pre+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
misinterpreter	sub
	head	misinterpret
	syl	mis+in+1ter+pret+er
	pos	n.
misjoinder	0.
	syl	mis+join+der
	pron	<mis1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the improper joining of parties as coplaintiffs or codefendants or of different causes of action in one suit. Compare {nonjoinder}.
misjudge	0.
	syl	mis+judge
	pron	<2mis1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to judge (a person or persons) wrongly or unfairly.
misjudger	sub
	head	misjudge
	syl	mis+1judg+er
	pos	n.
misjudgment	sub
	head	misjudge
	or	misjudgement
	syl	mis+1judg+ment
	pos	n.
misjudgement	sub
	head	misjudge
	or	misjudgment
	syl	mis+1judge+ment
	pos	n.
Miskolc	0.
	syl	Mis+kolc
	pron	Hungarian <1miSkolts>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Hungary: the second most important industrial centre in Hungary; iron and steel industries. Pop.: 194648 (1974 est.).
mislays	infl
	head	mislay
	syl	mis+lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mislaying	infl
	head	mislay
	syl	mis+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mislaid	infl
	head	mislay
	syl	mis+laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mislay	1.
	syl	mis+lay
	pron	<mis1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose (something) temporarily, esp. by forgetting where it is.
mislay	2.
	syl	mis+lay
	pron	<mis1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay (something) badly.
mislayer	sub
	head	mislay
	syl	mis+1lay+er
	pos	n.
misleads	infl
	head	mislead
	syl	mis+leads
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misleading	infl
	head	mislead
	syl	mis+lead+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misled	infl
	head	mislead
	syl	mis+led.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mislead	1.
	syl	mis+lead
	pron	<mis1lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give false or misleading information to.
mislead	2.
	syl	mis+lead
	pron	<mis1lEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead or guide in the wrong direction.
misleader	sub
	head	mislead
	syl	mis+1lead+er
	pos	n.
misleading	0.
	syl	mis+lead+ing
	pron	<mis1lEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to confuse or mislead; deceptive.
misleadingly	sub
	head	misleading
	syl	mis+1lead+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mislike	xref
	syl	mis+like
	pron	<mis1lIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dislike.
misliker	sub
	head	mislike
	syl	mis+1lik+er
	pos	n.
mismanage	0.
	syl	mis+man+age
	pron	<2mis1m@niJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manage badly or wrongly.
mismanagement	sub
	head	mismanage
	syl	mis+1man+age+ment
	pos	n.
mismanager	sub
	head	mismanage
	syl	mis+1man+ag+er
	pos	n.
mismatch	1.
	syl	mis+match
	pron	<2mis1m@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to match badly, esp. in marriage.
mismatch	2.
	syl	mis+match
	pron	<2mis1m@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad or inappropriate match.
misnomer	ety	C15: via Anglo-Norman from Old French mesnommer to misname, from Latin n*_omin*_are to call by name
misnomer	1.
	syl	mis+no+mer
	pron	<2mis1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	an incorrect or unsuitable name or term for a person or thing.
misnomer	2.
	syl	mis+no+mer
	pron	<2mis1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of referring to a person by the wrong name.
miso	ety	from Japanese
miso	0.
	syl	mi:so
	pron	<1mEs*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick brown salty paste made from soya beans, used to flavour savoury dishes.
miso-	ety	from Greek misos hatred
misogamy	0.
	syl	mi+sog:a+my
	pron	<mi1sog*mi>, <mI->
	pos	n.
	def	hatred of marriage.
misogamist	sub
	head	misogamy
	syl	mi+1sog:a+mist
	pos	n.
misogyny	ety	C17: from Greek, from #7miso -#7+ gun*_e woman
misogyny	0.
	syl	mi+sog:y+ny
	pron	<mi1soJini>, <mI->
	pos	n.
	def	hatred of women.
misogynist	sub
	head	misogyny
	syl	mi+1sog:y+nist
	pos	n.
misogynous	sub
	head	misogyny
	syl	mi+1sog:y+nous
	pos	adj.
misology	0.
	syl	mi+sol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1sol*Ji>, <mI->
	pos	n.
	def	hatred of reasoning or reasoned argument.
misologist	sub
	head	misology
	syl	mi+1sol:o+gist
	pos	n.
misoneism	ety	C19: from Italian misoneismo; see #7miso -#7, neo -#7, -#7ism 
misoneism	0.
	syl	mis:o+ne:ism
	pron	<2mis*u1nE2iz*m>, <2mI->
	pos	n.
	def	hatred of anything new.
misoneist	sub
	head	misoneism
	syl	mis:o+1ne:ist
	pos	n.
misoneistic	sub
	head	misoneism
	syl	mis:o+ne:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
mispickel	ety	C17: from German
mispickel	0.
	syl	mis+pick+el
	pron	<1mis2pikL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {arsenopyrite}.
misplace	1.
	syl	mis+place
	pron	<2mis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (something) in the wrong place, esp. to lose (something) temporarily by forgetting where it was placed; mislay.
misplace	2.
	syl	mis+place
	pron	<2mis1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to bestow (trust, confidence, affection, etc.) inadvisedly.
misplacement	sub
	head	misplace
	syl	mis+1place+ment
	pos	n.
misplaced modifier	0.
	syl	mis+placed mod:i+fi+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a participle intended to modify a noun but having the wrong grammatical relationship to it as for example in the sentence Usual U.S. name: {dangling participle}.
misplay	1.
	syl	mis+play
	pron	<2mis1plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to play badly or wrongly in games or sports.
	exam	1	the batsman misplayed the ball.
misplay	2.
	syl	mis+play
	pron	<2mis1plA>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrong or unskilful play.
mispleads	infl
	head	misplead
	syl	mis+pleads
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mispleading	infl
	head	misplead
	syl	mis+plead+ing
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mispleaded	infl
	head	misplead
	syl	mis+plead+ed
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misplead	infl
	or	mispled
	syl	mis+plead
	pron	<-1pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mispled	infl
	head	misplead
	or	misplead
	syl	mis+pled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misplead	0.
	syl	mis+plead
	pron	<mis1plEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plead incorrectly.
mispleading	0.
	syl	mis+plead+ing
	pron	<mis1plEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an error or omission in pleading.
misprint	1.
	syl	mis+print
	pron	<1mis2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an error in printing, made through damaged type, careless reading, etc.
misprint	2.
	syl	mis+print
	pron	<2mis1print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (a letter) incorrectly.
misprision	ety	C15: via Anglo-French from Old French mesprision error, from mesprendre to mistake, from mes- #7mis -%1#7+ prendre to take
misprision	H1.0.a.
	syl	mis+pri+sion
	pron	<mis1priZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to inform the proper authorities of the commission of an act of treason.
misprision	H1.0.b.
	syl	mis+pri+sion
	pron	<mis1priZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the deliberate concealment of the commission of a felony.
misprision	ety	C16: from #7misprize 
misprision	H2.1.
	syl	mis+pri+sion
	pron	<mis1priZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	contempt.
misprision	H2.2.
	syl	mis+pri+sion
	pron	<mis1priZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	failure to appreciate the value of something.
misprize	ety	C15: from Old French mesprisier, from mes- #7mis -%1#7+ prisier to #7prize %2
misprise	alt
	head	misprize
	or	misprize
	syl	mis+prise
	pron	<mis1prIz>
	pos	vb.
misprize	0.
	or	misprise
	syl	mis+prize
	pron	<mis1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to appreciate the value of; undervalue or disparage.
mispronounce	0.
	syl	mis+pro+nounce
	pron	<2mispr*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pronounce (a word) wrongly.
mispronunciation	sub
	head	mispronounce
	syl	mis+pro+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<2mispr*2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
misquote	0.
	syl	mis+quote
	pron	<2mis1kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to quote (a text, speech, etc.) inaccurately.
misquotation	sub
	head	misquote
	syl	mis+quo+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
misreads	infl
	head	misread
	syl	mis+reads
	pron	<-1red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misreading	infl
	head	misread
	syl	mis+read+ing
	pron	<-1red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misread	infl
	syl	mis+read
	pron	<-1red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misread	1.
	syl	mis+read
	pron	<2mis1rEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read incorrectly.
misread	2.
	syl	mis+read
	pron	<2mis1rEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to misinterpret.
misreport	1.
	syl	mis+re+port
	pron	<2misri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to report falsely or inaccurately.
misreport	2.
	syl	mis+re+port
	pron	<2misri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an inaccurate or false report.
misreporter	sub
	head	misreport
	syl	mis+re+1port+er
	pos	n.
misrepresent	0.
	syl	mis+rep+re+sent
	pron	<2misrepri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent wrongly or inaccurately.
misrepresentation	sub
	head	misrepresent
	syl	mis+rep+re+sen+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
misrepresentative	sub
	head	misrepresent
	syl	mis+rep+re+1sen+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
misrepresenter	sub
	head	misrepresent
	syl	mis+rep+re+1sent+er
	pos	n.
misrule	1.
	syl	mis+rule
	pron	<2mis1ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to govern inefficiently or without humanity or justice.
misrule	2.
	syl	mis+rule
	pron	<2mis1ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	inefficient or inhumane government.
misrule	3.
	syl	mis+rule
	pron	<2mis1ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	disorder.
miss	ety	Old English missan (meaning: to fail to hit); related to Old High German missan, Old Norse missa 
miss	H1.1.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to reach, hit, meet, find, or attain (some specified or implied aim, goal, target, etc.).
miss	H1.2.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to attend or be present for.
	exam	1	to miss a train;
	exam	2	to miss an appointment.
miss	H1.3.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to see, hear, understand, or perceive.
	exam	1	to miss a point.
miss	H1.4.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose, overlook, or fail to take advantage of.
	exam	1	to miss an opportunity.
miss	H1.5.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave out; omit.
	exam	1	to miss an entry in a list.
miss	H1.6.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover or regret the loss or absence of.
	exam	1	he missed his watch;
	exam	2	she missed him.
miss	H1.7.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape or avoid (something, esp. a danger), usually narrowly.
	exam	1	he missed death by inches.
miss the boat	8.
	head	miss
	syl	miss the boat.
	def	to lose an opportunity.
miss	H1.9.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to reach, hit, meet, find, etc.
give (something) a miss	10.
	head	miss
	syl	give (something) a miss.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to avoid (some?!thing).
	exam	1	give the lecture a miss;
	exam	2	give the pudding a miss.
miss	ety	C17: shortened form of #7mistress 
miss	H2.1.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal or fashion trade use.
	def	an unmarried woman or girl, esp. a schoolgirl.
miss	H2.2.
	syl	miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal or fashion trade use.
	def	a garment size in young women's clothes.
Miss	ety	C17: shortened from #7mistress #e Usage. When reference is made to two or more unmarried women with the same surname, the Misses Smith is more formal than the Miss Smiths.
Miss	0.
	syl	Miss
	pron	<mis>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of an unmarried woman or girl, usually used before the surname or sometimes alone in direct address.
Miss	0.
	syl	Miss.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Mississippi.
missal	ety	C14: from Church Latin missale (n.), from miss*_alis concerning the M#7ass 
missal	0.
	syl	mis+sal
	pron	<1misL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a book containing the prayers, etc., of the Masses for a complete year.
missel thrush	0.
	syl	mis+sel thrush
	pron	<1misL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {mistle thrush}.
misshapes	infl
	head	misshape
	syl	mis+shapes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misshaping	infl
	head	misshape
	syl	mis+shap+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misshaped	infl
	head	misshape
	or	misshapen
	syl	mis+shaped
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misshapen	infl
	head	misshape
	or	misshaped
	syl	mis+shap+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
misshape	0.
	syl	mis+shape
	pron	<2mis1SAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shape badly; deform.
misshape	1.
	syl	mis+shape
	pron	<2mis1SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is badly shaped.
misshapen	0.
	syl	mis+shap+en
	pron	<2mis1SApN>
	pos	adj.
	def	badly shaped; deformed.
misshapenly	sub
	head	misshapen
	syl	mis+1shap+en+ly
	pos	adv.
misshapenness	sub
	head	misshapen
	syl	mis+1shap+en+ness
	pos	n.
missile	ety	C17: from Latin: missilis, from mittere to send
missile	1.
	syl	mis+sile
	pron	<1misIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any object or weapon that is thrown at a target or shot from an engine, gun, etc.
missile	2.a.
	syl	mis+sile
	pron	<1misIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket-propelled weapon that flies either in a fixed trajectory ({ballistic missile}) or in a trajectory that can be controlled during flight ({guided missile) }.
missile	2.b.
	syl	mis+sile
	pron	<1misIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a missile carrier.
missilry	alt
	head	missilery
	or	missilery
	syl	mis+sil+ry
	pron	<1misIlri>
	pos	n.
missilery	1.
	or	missilry
	syl	mis+sile+ry
	pron	<1misIlri>
	pos	n.
	def	missiles collectively.
missilery	2.
	or	missilry
	syl	mis+sile+ry
	pron	<1misIlri>
	pos	n.
	def	the design, operation, or study of missiles.
missing	1.
	syl	mis+sing
	pron	<1misiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not present; absent or lost.
missing	2.
	syl	mis+sing
	pron	<1misiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be traced and not known to be dead.
	exam	1	nine men were missing after the attack.
missing link	1.
	syl	mis+sing link
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; usually preceded by the
	def	a hypothetical extinct animal or animal group, formerly thought to be intermediate between the anthropoid apes and man.
missing link	2.
	syl	mis+sing link
	pos	n.
	def	any missing section or part in an otherwise complete series.
mission	ety	C16: from Latin missi*_o, from mittere to send
mission	1.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific task or duty assigned to a person or group of people.
	exam	1	their mission was to irrigate the desert.
mission	2.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's vocation (often in the phrase {mission in life) }.
mission	3.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons representing or working for a particular country, business, etc., in a foreign country.
mission	4.a.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a special embassy sent to a foreign country for a specific purpose.
mission	4.b.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a permanent legation.
mission	5.a.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people sent by a religious body, esp. a Christian church, to a foreign country to do religious and social work.
mission	5.b.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the campaign undertaken by such a group.
mission	6.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or group of buildings in which missionary work is performed.
mission	6.c.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the area assigned to a particular missionary.
mission	7.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dispatch of aircraft or spacecraft to achieve a particular task.
mission	8.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a church or chapel that has no incumbent of its own.
mission	9.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a charitable centre that offers shelter, aid, or advice to the destitute or underprivileged.
mission	10.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to an ecclesiastical mission.
	exam	1	a mission station.
mission	11.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; U.S. of furniture
	def	in the style of the early Spanish missions of the southwestern U.S.
mission	12.
	syl	mis+sion
	pron	<1miS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct a mission to or establish a mission in (a given region).
missionaries	infl
	head	missionary
	syl	mis+sion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
missionary	0.a.
	syl	mis+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1miS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a religious mission.
missionary	0.b.
	syl	mis+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1miS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	missionary work.
Missionary Ridge	0.
	syl	Mis+sion+ar:y Ridge
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge in NW Georgia and SE Tennessee: site of a battle (1863) during the Civil War.
missioner	1.
	syl	mis+sion+er
	pron	<1miS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {missionary}.
missioner	2.
	syl	mis+sion+er
	pron	<1miS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person heading a parochial mission in a Christian country.
missis	ety	C20: spoken version of #7mistress 
missus	alt
	head	missis
	or	missis
	syl	mis+sus
	pron	<1misiz>, <-is>
	pos	n.
missis	0.
	or	missus
	syl	mis+sis
	pron	<1misiz>, <-is>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	one's wife or the wife of the person addressed.
Mississauga	0.
	syl	Mis+sis+sau+ga
	pron	<2mis*1sc:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Ontario: a SW suburb of Toronto. Pop.: 156070 (1971).
Mississippi	1.
	syl	Mis+sis+sip+pi
	pron	<2misi1sipi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southeastern U.S., on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of a largely forested undulating plain, with swampy regions in the northwest and on the coast, the Mississippi River forming the W Border; cotton, rice, and oil. Capital: Jackson. Pop.: 2216912 (1970). Area: 122496 sq. km (47296 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Miss}. or (with zip code) {MS}
Mississippi	2.
	syl	Mis+sis+sip+pi
	pron	<2misi1sipi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the central U.S., rising in NW Minnesota and flowing generally south to the Gulf of Mexico through several mouths, known as the Passes: the second longest river in North America (after its tributary, the Missouri), with the third largest drainage basin in the world (after the Amazon and the Congo). Length: 3780 km (2348 miles).
Mississippian	1.
	syl	Mis+sis+sip+pi:an
	pron	<2misi1sipi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the state of Mississippi or the Mississippi river.
Mississippian	2.
	syl	Mis+sis+sip+pi:an
	pron	<2misi1sipi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in North America
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the lower of two subdivisions of the Carboniferous period (see also { {Pennsylvanian} (sense 2))}, which lasted for 50 million years.
Mississippian	3.
	syl	Mis+sis+sip+pi:an
	pron	<2misi1sipi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of the state of Mississippi.
the Mississippian	4.
	head	Mississippian
	syl	the Mississippian.
	def	the Mississippian period or rock system equivalent to the lower Carboniferous of Europe.
missive	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin missivus , from mittere to send
missive	1.
	syl	mis+sive
	pron	<1misiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or official letter.
missive	2.
	syl	mis+sive
	pron	<1misiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal word for {letter}.
missive	3.
	syl	mis+sive
	pron	<1misiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	sent or intended to be sent.
Mesolonghi	alt
	head	Missolonghi
	or	Missolonghi
	syl	Me+so+lon+ghi
	pos	n.
Missolonghi	0.
	or	Mesolonghi
	syl	Mis+so+lon+ghi
	pron	<2mis*1loGgi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Greece, near the Gulf of Patras: famous for its defence against the Turks in 1822-23 and 1825-26 and for its associa?!tion with Lord Byron, who died here in 1824. Pop.: 11614 (1971). Modern Greek name: {Mesol*'ongion}.
Missouri	1.
	syl	Mis+sour:i
	pron	<mi1zu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the central U.S.: consists of rolling prairies in the north, the Ozark Mountains in the south, and part of the Mississippi flood plain in the southeast, with the Mississippi forming the E border; chief U.S. producer of lead and barytes. Capital: Jefferson City. Pop.: 4677399 (1970). Area: 178699 sq. km (68995 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Mo}. or (with zip code) {MO}
Missouri	2.
	syl	Mis+sour:i
	pron	<mi1zu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W and central U.S., rising in SW Montana: flows north, east, and southeast to join the Mississippi above St. Louis; the longest river in North America; chief tributary of the Mississippi. Length: 3970 km (2466 miles).
Missourian	sub
	head	Missouri
	syl	Mis+1sou+ri:an
	pos	n. adj.
miss out	0.
	syl	miss out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to fail to experience.
	exam	1	by leaving early you missed out on the celebrations.
misspells	infl
	head	misspell
	syl	mis+spells
	pos	vb.
misspelling	infl
	head	misspell
	syl	mis+spell+ing
	pos	vb.
misspelt	infl
	head	misspell
	or	misspelled
	syl	mis+spelt
	pos	vb.
misspelled	infl
	head	misspell
	or	misspelt
	syl	mis+spelled.
	pos	vb.
misspell	0.
	syl	mis+spell
	pron	<2mis1spel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spell (a word or words) wrongly.
misspelling	0.
	syl	mis+spell+ing
	pron	<2mis1speliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrong spelling.
misspends	infl
	head	misspend
	syl	mis+spends
	pos	vb.
misspending	infl
	head	misspend
	syl	mis+spend+ing
	pos	vb.
misspent	infl
	head	misspend
	syl	mis+spent.
	pos	vb.
misspend	0.
	syl	mis+spend
	pron	<2mis1spend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spend thoughtlessly or wastefully.
misspender	sub
	head	misspend
	syl	mis+1spend+er
	pos	n.
misstate	0.
	syl	mis+state
	pron	<2mis1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state incorrectly.
misstatement	sub
	head	misstate
	syl	mis+1state+ment
	pos	n.
misstep	1.
	syl	mis+step
	pron	<2mis1step>
	pos	n.
	def	a false step.
misstep	2.
	syl	mis+step
	pron	<2mis1step>
	pos	n.
	def	an error.
missus	0.
	syl	mis+sus
	pron	<1misiz>, <-is>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {missis}.
missies	infl
	head	missy
	syl	miss:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
missy	0.
	syl	miss:y
	pron	<1misi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an affectionate or sometimes disparaging form of address to a young girl.
mist	ety	Old English; related to Middle Dutch, Swedish mist, Greek omikhl*_e fog
mist	1.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin fog resulting from condensation in the air near the earth's surface.
mist	2.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	such an atmospheric condition with a horizontal visibility of 1-2 kilometres.
mist	3.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine spray of any liquid, such as that produced by an aerosol container.
mist	4.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a colloidal suspension of a liquid in a gas.
mist	5.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	def	condensed water vapour on a surface that blurs the surface.
mist	6.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes haziness or lack of clarity, such as a film of tears. {~}
mist	7.
	syl	mist
	pron	<mist>
	pos	n.
	def	to cover or be covered with or as if with mist.
mistakeable	alt
	head	mistakable
	or	mistakable
	syl	mis+take+a:ble
	pron	<mi1stAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
mistakable	0.
	or	mistakeable
	syl	mis+tak+a:ble
	pron	<mi1stAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be mistaken.
mistakably	sub
	head	mistakable
	or	mistakeably
	syl	mis+1tak+a:bly
	pos	adv.
mistakeably	sub
	head	mistakable
	or	mistakably
	syl	mis+1take+a:bly
	pos	adv.
mistake	ety	C13 (meaning: to do wrong, err): from Old Norse mistaka to take erroneously
mistake	1.
	syl	mis+take
	pron	<mi1stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an error or blunder in action, opinion, or judgment.
mistake	2.
	syl	mis+take
	pron	<mi1stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a misconception or misunderstanding.
mistakes	infl
	head	mistake
	syl	mis+takes
	pos	vb.
mistaking	infl
	head	mistake
	syl	mis+tak+ing
	pos	vb.
mistook	infl
	head	mistake
	syl	mis+took
	pos	vb.
mistaken	infl
	head	mistake
	syl	mis+tak+en.
	pos	vb.
mistake	3.
	syl	mis+take
	pron	<mi1stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to misunderstand; misinterpret.
	exam	1	she mistook his meaning.
mistake	4.
	syl	mis+take
	pron	<mi1stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to take (for), interpret (as), or confuse (with).
	exam	1	she mistook his direct manner for honesty.
mistake	5.
	syl	mis+take
	pron	<mi1stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choose badly or incorrectly.
	exam	1	he mistook his path.
mistake	6.
	syl	mis+take
	pron	<mi1stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a mistake in action, opinion, judgment, etc.
mistaker	sub
	head	mistake
	syl	mis+1tak+er
	pos	n.
mistakingly	sub
	head	mistake
	syl	mis+1tak+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mistaken	1.
	syl	mis+tak+en
	pron	<mi1stAk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually predicative
	def	wrong in opinion, judgment, etc..
	exam	1	she is mistaken.
mistaken	2.
	syl	mis+tak+en
	pron	<mi1stAk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from error in judgment, etc..
	exam	1	a mistaken viewpoint.
mistakenly	sub
	head	mistaken
	syl	mis+1tak+en+ly
	pos	adv.
mistakenness	sub
	head	mistaken
	syl	mis+1tak+en+ness
	pos	n.
mistal	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
mistal	0.
	syl	mis+tal
	pron	<1mist*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a cowshed; byre.
Lake	infl
	head	Mistassini
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Mistassini	0.
	syl	Mis+tas+si+ni
	pron	<2mist*1sEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in E Canada, in N Quebec: the largest lake in the province; drains through the Rupert River into James Bay. Area: 2175 sq. km (840 sq. miles). Length: about 160 km (100 miles).
mister	ety	C16: variant of #7master 
mister	1.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an informal form of address for a man.
mister	2.a.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the official form of address for subordinate or senior warrant officers.
mister	2.b.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the official form of address for all officers in a merchant ship, other than the captain.
mister	2.c.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Navy.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the official form of address used by the commanding officer to his officers, esp. to the more junior.
mister	3.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the form of address for a surgeon.
mister	4.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the form of address for officials holding certain positions.
	exam	1	mister chairman.
mister	5.
	syl	mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	to call (someone) mister.
Mister	0.
	syl	Mis+ter
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the full form of {Mr}.
Misti	0.
	syl	Mis+ti
	pron	Spanish <1misti>
	pos	n.
	def	See {El Misti}.
mistigris	ety	C19: from French mistigris jack of clubs, game in which this card was wild
mistigris	1.
	syl	mis+ti+gris
	pron	<1mistigrE>
	pos	n.
	def	the joker or a blank card used as a wild card in a variety of draw poker.
mistigris	2.
	syl	mis+ti+gris
	pron	<1mistigrE>
	pos	n.
	def	the variety of draw poker using this card.
mistime	0.
	syl	mis+time
	pron	<2mis1tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to time (an action, utterance, etc.) wrongly.
mistle thrush	ety	C18: from Old English mistel #7mistletoe 
missel thrush	alt
	head	mistle thrush
	or	mistle thrush
	syl	mis+sel thrush
	pron	<1misL>
	pos	n.
mistle thrush	0.
	or	missel thrush
	syl	mis+tle thrush
	pron	<1misL>
	pos	n.
	def	a large European thrush, with a brown back and spotted breast, noted for feeding on mistletoe berries.
mistletoe	ety	Old English mistelt*_an, from mistel mistletoe+ t*_an twig; related to Old Norse mistilteinn 
mistletoe	1.
	syl	mis+tle+toe
	pron	<1misL2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian evergreen shrub, with leathery leaves, yellowish flowers, and waxy white berries: grows as a partial parasite on various trees: used as a Christmas decoration: family
mistletoe	2.
	syl	mis+tle+toe
	pron	<1misL2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related American plants, esp.
mistletoe cactus	3.
	head	mistletoe
	syl	mistletoe cactus.
	def	an epiphytic cactus, that grows in tropical America.
mistook	0.
	syl	mis+took
	pron	<mi1stuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {mistake}.
mistral	ety	C17: via French from Proven*,cal, from Latin magistr*_alis #7magistral, as in magistr*_alis ventus master wind
mistral	0.
	syl	mis+tral
	pron	<1mistr*l>, <mi1stra:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong cold dry wind that blows through the Rh*^one valley and S France to the Mediterranean coast, mainly in the winter.
Fr'ed'eric	infl
	head	Mistral
	syl	Fr*'e:d*'e:ric
	pron	<frAdA1rik>
	pos	n.
Mistral	1.
	syl	Mis:tral
	pron	French <mis1tral>
	pos	n.
	def	1830-1914, French Proven*,cal poet, who led a movement to revive Proven*,cal language and literature: shared the Nobel prize for literature (1904).
Gabriela	infl
	head	Mistral
	syl	Ga:brie:la
	pron	<ga1$BrjAla>
	pos	n.
Mistral	2.
	syl	Mis:tral
	pron	Spanish <mis1tral>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1889-1957, Chilean poet, educationist and diplomatist. Her poetry includes the collection (1922): Nobel prize for literature 1945.
mistreat	0.
	syl	mis+treat
	pron	<2mis1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat badly.
mistreatment	sub
	head	mistreat
	syl	mis+1treat+ment
	pos	n.
mistress	ety	C14: from Old French; see #7master, -#7ess 
mistress	1.
	syl	mis+tress
	pron	<1mistris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who has a continuing extramarital sexual relationship with a man.
mistress	2.
	syl	mis+tress
	pron	<1mistris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman in a position of authority, ownership, or control, such as the head of a household.
mistress	3.
	syl	mis+tress
	pron	<1mistris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman or female personification having control over something specified.
	exam	1	she was mistress of her own destiny.
mistress	4.
	syl	mis+tress
	pron	<1mistris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {schoolmistress}.
mistress	5.
	syl	mis+tress
	pron	<1mistris>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {sweetheart}.
Mistress	0.
	syl	Mis+tress
	pron	<1mistris>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect title equivalent to {Mrs}.
Mistress of the Robes	0.
	syl	Mis+tress of the Robes
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a lady of high rank in charge of the Queen's wardrobe.
mistrial	1.
	syl	mis+tri+al
	pron	<mis1trI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a trial made void because of some error, such as a defect in procedure.
mistrial	2.
	syl	mis+tri+al
	pron	<mis1trI*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an inconclusive trial, as when a jury cannot agree on a verdict.
mistrust	1.
	syl	mis+trust
	pron	<2mis1tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have doubts or suspicions about (someone or something).
mistrust	2.
	syl	mis+trust
	pron	<2mis1tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	distrust.
mistruster	sub
	head	mistrust
	syl	mis+1trust+er
	pos	n.
mistrustful	sub
	head	mistrust
	syl	mis+1trust+ful
	pos	adj.
mistrustfully	sub
	head	mistrust
	syl	mis+1trust+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
mistrustfulness	sub
	head	mistrust
	syl	mis+1trust+ful+ness
	pos	n.
mistrustingly	sub
	head	mistrust
	syl	mis+1trust+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mistier	infl
	head	misty
	syl	mist:i+er
	pos	adj.
mistiest	infl
	head	misty
	syl	mist:i+est.
	pos	adj.
misty	1.
	syl	mist:y
	pron	<1misti>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling mist.
misty	2.
	syl	mist:y
	pron	<1misti>
	pos	adj.
	def	obscured by or as if by mist.
misty	3.
	syl	mist:y
	pron	<1misti>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinct; blurred.
	exam	1	the misty past.
mistily	sub
	head	misty
	syl	mist:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mistiness	sub
	head	misty
	syl	mist:i+ness
	pos	n.
misunderstands	infl
	head	misunderstand
	syl	mis+un:der+stands
	pos	vb.
misunderstanding	infl
	head	misunderstand
	syl	mis+un:der+stand+ing
	pos	vb.
misunderstood	infl
	head	misunderstand
	syl	mis+un:der+stood.
	pos	vb.
misunderstand	0.
	syl	mis+un:der+stand
	pron	<2mis^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fail to understand properly.
misunderstanding	1.
	syl	mis+un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2mis^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to understand properly.
misunderstanding	2.
	syl	mis+un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2mis^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a disagreement.
misunderstood	0.
	syl	mis+un:der+stood
	pron	<2mis^nd*1stud>
	pos	adj.
	def	not properly or sympathetically understood.
	exam	1	a misunderstood work of art;
	exam	2	misunderstood adolescent.
misuse	1.
	syl	mis+use
	pron	<2mis1ju:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	erroneous, im?!proper, or unorthodox use.
	exam	1	misuse of words.
misuse	2.
	syl	mis+use
	pron	<2mis1ju:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	cruel or in?!humane treatment.
misuse	3.
	syl	mis+use
	pron	<2mis1ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to use wrongly.
misuse	4.
	syl	mis+use
	pron	<2mis1ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to treat badly or harshly.
misuser	ety	C17: from Old French mesuser (infinitive used as noun)
misuser	0.
	syl	mis+us+er
	pron	<2mis1ju:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an abuse of some right, privilege, office, etc., such as one that may lead to its forfeiture.
MIT	0.
	syl	M.I.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
mitch	ety	C13: probably from Old French muchier, mucier to hide, lurk
mich	alt
	head	mitch
	or	mitch
	syl	mich
	pron	<miC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
mitch	0.
	or	mich
	syl	mitch
	pron	<miC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to play truant from school.
Margaret	1.
	head	Mitchell
	syl	Mar:ga:ret.
	def	1900-49, U.S. novelist; author of (1936).
Reginald Joseph	2.
	head	Mitchell
	syl	Reg:i:nald Jo:seph.
	def	1895-1937, English aeronautical engineer; designer of the Spitfire fighter.
mite	ety	Old English m*_ite; compare Old High German m*_iza gnat, Dutch mijt 
mite	H1.0.
	syl	mite
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small free-living or parasitic arachnids of the order (or that can occur in terrestrial or aquatic habitats. See also {harvest mite, itch mite, spider mite}. {Compare {tick%2}}.
mite	ety	C14: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch m*_ite; compare #7mite %1
mite	H2.1.
	syl	mite
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small particle, creature, or object.
mite	H2.2.
	syl	mite
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small contribution or sum of money. See also {widow's mite}.
mite	H2.3.
	syl	mite
	pron	<mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Flemish coin of small value.
a mite	4.
	head	mite
	syl	a mite.
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	somewhat.
	exam	1	he's a mite foolish.
miter	0.
	syl	mi+ter
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {mitre}.
miterwort	0.
	syl	mi:ter+wort
	pron	<1mIt*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {mitrewort}.
mither	0.
	syl	mith+er
	pron	<1mi@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {mother}.
Mithgarthr	0.
	syl	Mith+gar+thr
	pron	<1mi@d2ga:@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Midgard}.
Mithraicism	alt
	head	Mithraism
	or	Mithraism
	syl	Mith+ra:i+cism
	pron	<miT1rAi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
Mithraism	0.
	or	Mithraicism
	syl	Mith+ra+ism
	pron	<1miTrA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Persian religion of Mithras. It spread to the Roman Empire during the first three centuries #7a.d.
Mithraic	sub
	head	Mithraism
	or	Mithraistic
	syl	Mith+ra+ic
	pron	<miT1rAik>
	pos	adj.
Mithraistic	sub
	head	Mithraism
	or	Mithraic
	syl	Mith+ra+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Mithraist	sub
	head	Mithraism
	syl	Mith+ra+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Mithra	alt
	head	Mithras
	or	Mithras
	syl	Mith+ra
	pron	<1miTr*>
	pos	n.
Mithras	0.
	or	Mithra
	syl	Mith+ras
	pron	<1miTr@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Persian myth.
	def	the god of light, identified with the sun, who slew a primordial bull and fertilized the world with its blood.
mithridate	ety	C16: from Late Latin mithradatium, after M#7ithridates VI, alluding to his legendary immunity to poisons
mithridate	0.
	syl	mith+ri+date
	pron	<1miTri2dAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a substance believed to be an antidote to every poison and a cure for every disease.
Mithradates VI	alt
	head	Mithridates VI
	or	Mithridates VI
	syl	Mith:ra:da:tes VI
	pron	<2miTri1dAtEz>
	pos	n.
Mithridates VI	0.
	or	Mithradates VI
	syl	Mith:ri:da:tes VI
	pron	<2miTri1dAtEz>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??132-63 #7b.c., king of Pontus (??120-63). He waged three wars against Rome (88-84; 83-81; 74-64) and was finally defeated by Pompey: committed suicide.
mithridatism	0.
	syl	mith+ri+da+tism
	pron	<1miTridA2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	immunity to large doses of poison by prior ingestion of gradually increased doses.
mithridatic	sub
	head	mithridatism
	syl	mith+ri+dat+ic
	pron	<2miTri1d@tik>, <-1dA->
	pos	adj.
miticide	0.
	syl	mit:i+cide
	pron	<1miti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or agent that destroys mites.
miticidal	sub
	head	miticide
	syl	mit:i+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
mitigate	ety	C15: from Latin m*_itig*_are, from m*_itis mild+ agere to make
mitigate	0.
	syl	mit:i+gate
	pron	<1miti2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become less severe or harsh; moderate.
mitigable	sub
	head	mitigate
	syl	mit:i+ga:ble
	pron	<1mitig*bL>
	pos	adj.
mitigation	sub
	head	mitigate
	syl	mit:i+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
mitigative	sub
	head	mitigate
	or	mitigatory
	syl	mit:i+2ga+tive
	pos	adj.
mitigatory	sub
	head	mitigate
	or	mitigative
	syl	mit:i+2ga+to:ry
	pos	adj.
mitigator	sub
	head	mitigate
	syl	mit:i+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
mitigating circumstances	0.
	syl	mit:i+gat+ing cir+cum+stanc+es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	circumstances that may be considered to lessen the culpability of an offender.
Mitil'ini	0.
	syl	Mi+ti+l*'i+ni
	pron	<2miti1lini>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Mytilene} (sense 1).
mitis	ety	C19: from Latin: soft
mitis metal	alt
	head	mitis
	or	mitis
	syl	mi+tis met+al
	pos	n.
mitis	0.
	or	mitis metal
	syl	mi+tis
	pron	<1mItis>, <1mE->
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable iron, fluid enough for casting, made by adding a small amount of aluminium to wrought iron.
mitochondrion	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek mitos thread+ khondrion small grain
mitochondria	infl
	head	mitochondrion
	syl	mi+to+chon+dri:a
	pron	<-dri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mitochondrion	0.
	syl	mi+to+chon+dri:on
	pron	<2mIt*u1kondri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spherical or rodlike body, bounded by a double membrane, in the cytoplasm of most cells: contains enzymes responsible for energy production. Also called: {chondriosome}.
mitochondrial	sub
	head	mitochondrion
	syl	mi+to+1chon+dri:al
	pos	adj.
mitosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek mitos thread
mitosis	0.
	syl	mi+to+sis
	pron	<mI1t*usis>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	a method of cell division, in which the nucleus divides into daughter nuclei, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus. See {prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase}. Compare { {meiosis} (sense 1)}.
mitotic	sub
	head	mitosis
	syl	mi+tot+ic
	pron	<mI1totik>, <mi->
	pos	adj.
mitotically	sub
	head	mitosis
	syl	mi+1tot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mitrailleuse	ety	C19: from French, from mitraille small shot, from Old French mistraille pieces of money, from #7mite %2
mitrailleuse	0.
	syl	mi+trail+leuse
	pron	<2mitrI1R:z>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of breech-loading machine gun having several parallel barrels.
mitral	1.
	syl	mi+tral
	pron	<1mItr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a mitre.
mitral	2.
	syl	mi+tral
	pron	<1mItr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the mitral valve.
mitral valve	0.
	syl	mi+tral valve
	pos	n.
	def	the valve between the left atrium and the left ventricle of the heart, consisting of two membranous flaps, that prevents regurgitation of blood into the atrium. Also called: {bicuspid valve}.
mitre	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin mitra, from Greek mitra turban
miter	alt
	head	mitre
	or	mitre
	syl	mi+ter
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mitre	1.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the liturgical headdress of a bishop or abbot, in most western churches consisting of a tall pointed cleft cap with two bands hanging down at the back.
mitre	2.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {mitre joint}.
mitre	3.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bevelled surface of a mitre joint.
mitre	4.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in sewing
	def	a diagonal join where the hems along two sides meet at a corner of the fabric.
mitre	5.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a mitre joint between (two pieces of wood, etc.).
mitre	6.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a mitre in (a fabric).
mitre	7.
	or	miter
	syl	mi+tre
	pron	<1mIt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confer a mitre upon.
	exam	1	a mitred abbot.
mitre block	0.
	syl	mi+tre block
	pos	n.
	def	a block of wood with slots for cutting mitre joints with a saw.
mitre box	0.
	syl	mi+tre box
	pos	n.
	def	an open-ended box with sides having narrow slots to guide a saw in cutting mitre joints.
mitre joint	0.
	syl	mi+tre joint
	pos	n.
	def	a corner joint formed between two pieces of material, esp. wood, by cutting bevels of equal angles at the ends of each piece. Sometimes shortened to {mitre}.
mitre square	0.
	syl	mi+tre square
	pos	n.
	def	a tool with two blades that are at a fixed angle to one another, used to bevel a mitre joint.
miterwort	alt
	head	mitrewort
	or	mitrewort
	syl	mi:ter+wort
	pron	<1mIt*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mitrewort	0.
	or	miterwort
	syl	mi:tre+wort
	pron	<1mIt*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Asian and North American saxifragaceous plants of the genus having clusters of small white flowers and capsules resembling a bishop's mitre. Also called: {bishop's-cap}.
mitt	ety	C18: shortened from #7mitten 
mitt	1.
	syl	mitt
	pron	<mit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various glove-like hand coverings, such as one that does not cover the fingers.
mitt	2.
	syl	mitt
	pron	<mit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a large round thickly padded leather mitten worn by the catcher. See also { {glove} (sense 2)}.
mitt	3.
	syl	mitt
	pron	<mit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a slang word for {hand}.
mitt	4.
	syl	mitt
	pron	<mit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a boxing glove.
Mittelland Canal	0.
	syl	Mit+tel+land Ca+nal
	pron	German <1mitL2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	a canal in West Germany, linking the Rivers Rhine and Elbe. Length: 325 km (202 miles).
mitten	ety	C14: from Old French mitaine, of uncertain origin
mitten	1.
	syl	mit+ten
	pron	<1mitN>
	pos	n.
	def	a glove having one section for the thumb and a single section for the other fingers. Sometimes shortened to {mitt}.
mitten	2.
	syl	mit+ten
	pron	<1mitN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a boxing glove.
Francois Maurice Marie	infl
	head	Mitterrand
	syl	Fran:*,cois Mau:rice Ma:rie
	pron	<fr?~aswa mcris ma1ri). born 1916, FrAnch politician; first sAcrAtary of thA socialist party sincA 1971>
	pos	n.
mittimus	ety	C15: from Latin: we send, the first word of such a command
mittimuses	infl
	head	mittimus
	syl	mit+ti+mus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mittimus	0.
	syl	mit+ti+mus
	pron	<1mitim*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a warrant of commitment to prison or a command to a jailer directing him to hold someone in prison.
mitzvah	ety	from Hebrew: commandment
mitzvahs	infl
	head	mitzvah
	or	mitzvoth
	syl	mitz+vahs
	pron	Hebrew <-1vct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mitzvoth	infl
	head	mitzvah
	or	mitzvahs
	syl	mitz+voth
	pron	Hebrew <-1vct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mitzvah	1.
	syl	mitz+vah
	pron	<1mitsv*>, Hebrew <mits1va>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a commandment or precept, esp. one found in the Bible.
mitzvah	2.
	syl	mitz+vah
	pron	<1mitsv*>, Hebrew <mits1va>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a good deed.
mix	ety	C15: back formation from mixt mixed, via Old French from Latin mixtus, from misc*_ere to mix
mix	1.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to combine or blend (ingredients, liquids, objects, etc.) together into one mass.
mix	2.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become or have the capacity to become combined, joined, etc..
	exam	1	some chemicals do not mix.
mix	3.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (something) by combining two or more constituents.
	exam	1	to mix cement.
mix	4.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in or into
	def	to add as an additional part or element (to a mass or compound).
	exam	1	to mix flour into a batter.
mix	5.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do at the same time; combine.
	exam	1	to mix study and pleasure.
mix	6.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consume (drinks or foods) in close succession.
mix	7.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or cause to come into association socially.
	exam	1	Pauline has never mixed well.
mix	8.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to go together; complement.
mix	9.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crossbreed (differing strains of plants or breeds of livestock), esp. more or less at random.
mix	10.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to combine (two or more signals).
mix	11.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to merge (two lengths of film) so that the effect is imperceptible.
mix it	12.
	head	mix
	syl	mix it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause mischief or trouble, often for a person named.
	exam	1	she tried to mix it for John.
mix	13.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of mixing.
mix	14.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of mixing; mixture.
mix	15.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of ingredients, esp. one commercially prepared for making a cake, bread, etc.
mix	16.
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of confusion, bewilderment.
mix	xref
	syl	mix
	pron	<miks>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {mix-up}.
mixable	sub
	head	mix
	syl	mix+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mixability	sub
	head	mix
	syl	mix+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
mixed	1.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or blended together by mixing.
mixed	2.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of different elements, races, sexes, etc..
	exam	1	a mixed school;
	exam	2	mixed feelings.
mixed	3.a.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the nature of both a real and a personal action, such as a demand for the return of wrongfully withheld property as well as for damages to compensate for the loss.
mixed	3.b.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having aspects or issues determinable by different persons or bodies.
	exam	1	a mixed question of law and fact.
mixed	4.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an inflores?!cence
	def	containing cymose and racemose branches.
mixed	5.a.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a number
	def	consisting of the sum of an integer and a fraction, as 5@2#800543
mixed	5.b.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a decimal
	def	consisting of the sum of an integer and a decimal fraction, as 17.43.
mixed	5.c.
	syl	mixed
	pron	<mikst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an algebraic expression
	def	consisting of the sum of a polynomial and a rational fraction, such as 2 +4 %2+2/3 #800545 #800546 . &- {mix+ed+ness} (#!m$Iks$Idn$Is)
mixed bag	0.
	syl	mixed bag
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something composed of diverse elements, characteristics, people, etc.
mixed blessing	0.
	syl	mixed bless+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an event, situation, etc., having both advantages and disadvantages.
mixed bud	0.
	syl	mixed bud
	pos	n.
	def	a bud containing both rudimentary flowers and foliage leaves.
mixed crystal	0.
	syl	mixed crys+tal
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a crystal consisting of a solid solution of two or more distinct compounds.
mixed doubles	0.
	syl	mixed doub+les
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	a doubles game with a man and a woman as partners on each side.
mixed farming	0.
	syl	mixed farm+ing
	pos	n.
	def	combined arable and livestock farming (on {mixed farms) }.
mixed grill	0.
	syl	mixed grill
	pos	n.
	def	a dish made of several kinds of grilled meats, often served with grilled tomatoes and mushrooms.
mixed language	0.
	syl	mixed lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	any language containing items of vocabulary or other linguistic characteristics borrowed from two or more existing languages. See also: {pidgin, {creole} (sense 1)}, {lingua franca}.
mixed marriage	0.
	syl	mixed mar+riage
	pos	n.
	def	a marriage between persons of different races or religions.
mixed metaphor	0.
	syl	mixed met:a+phor
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of incongruous metaphors, as
mixed-up	0.
	syl	mixed-up
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of mental confusion; perplexed.
mixer	1.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that mixes.
mixer	2.a.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered in relation to his ability to mix socially.
mixer	2.b.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who creates trouble for others.
mixer	3.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kitchen appliance, usually electrical, used for mixing foods, etc.
mixer	4.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink such as ginger ale, fruit juice, etc., used in preparing cocktails.
mixer	5.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a device in which two or more input signals are combined to give a single output signal.
mixer	6.
	syl	mix+er
	pron	<1miks*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sound mixer}.
mixolydian	ety	C16: from Greek mixoludios half-Lydian
mixolydian	0.
	syl	mix:o+lyd+i:an
	pron	<2miks*u1lidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting an authentic mode represented by the ascending natural diatonic scale from G to G. See {Hypo-}.
Mixtecs	infl
	head	Mixtec
	syl	Mix+tecs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mixtec	infl
	syl	Mix+tec
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mixtec	1.
	syl	Mix+tec
	pron	<1mEstek>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an American Indian people of Mexico.
Mixtec	2.
	syl	Mix+tec
	pron	<1mEstek>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people.
Mixtecan	sub
	head	Mixtec
	syl	Mix+1tec+an
	pos	adj. n.
mixture	1.
	syl	mix+ture
	pron	<1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of mixing or state of being mixed.
mixture	2.
	syl	mix+ture
	pron	<1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something mixed; a result of mixing.
mixture	3.
	syl	mix+ture
	pron	<1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance consisting of two or more substances mixed together without any chemical bonding between them.
mixture	4.
	syl	mix+ture
	pron	<1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a liquid medicine in which an insoluble compound is suspended in the liquid.
mixture	5.
	syl	mix+ture
	pron	<1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an organ stop that controls several ranks of pipes sounding the upper notes in a harmonic series.
mixture	6.
	syl	mix+ture
	pron	<1miksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mixture of petrol vapour and air in an internal-combustion engine.
mix-up	1.
	syl	mix-up
	pos	n.
	def	a confused condition or situation.
mix-up	2.
	syl	mix-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fight.
mix up	infl
	head	mix-up
	syl	mix up.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
mix-up	3.
	syl	mix-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into a mixture.
	exam	1	to mix up ingredients.
mix-up	4.
	syl	mix-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse or confound.
	exam	1	Tom mixes John up with Bill.
mix-up	5.
	syl	mix-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to put (someone) into a state of confusion.
	exam	1	I'm all mixed up.
mix-up	6.
	syl	mix-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in or with; usually passive
	def	to involve in (an activity or group, esp. one that is illegal).
	exam	1	why did you get mixed up in that drugs racket??
mix it up	7.
	head	mix-up
	syl	mix it up.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to fight.
Mizar	ety	from Arabic mi'zar cloak
Mizar	0.
	syl	Mi+zar
	pron	<1mIza:>
	pos	n.
	def	a multiple star having four components that lies in the Plough in the constellation Ursa Major and forms a visible binary with the star Alcor (period 300 years). Visual magnitude: 2.2; spectral type: A2.
Kenji	infl
	head	Mizoguchi
	syl	Ken:ji
	pron	<1kenJi>
	pos	n.
Mizoguchi	0.
	syl	Mi:zo:gu:chi
	pron	<2mEts*1gu:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1956, Japanese film director. His films include (1925), (1940), and (1952).
Mizoram	0.
	syl	Mi+zo+ram
	pron	<mi1zc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a union territory of NE India, created in 1972 from the former Mizo Hills District of Assam. Capital: Aijal. Pop.: 321686 (1971). Area: about 21230 sq. km (8280 sq. miles).
mizzen	ety	C15: from French misaine, from Italian mezzana, mezzano middle
mizen	alt
	head	mizzen
	or	mizzen
	syl	miz+en
	pron	<1mizN>
mizzen	1.
	or	mizen
	syl	miz+zen
	pron	<1mizN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a sail set on a mizzenmast.
mizzen	2.
	or	mizen
	syl	miz+zen
	pron	<1mizN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	short for {mizzenmast}.
mizzen	3.
	or	mizen
	syl	miz+zen
	pron	<1mizN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	of or relating to any kind of gear used with a mizzenmast.
	exam	1	a mizzen staysail.
mizenmast	alt
	head	mizzenmast
	or	mizzenmast
	syl	miz+en+mast
	pron	<1mizN2ma:st>, Nautical <1mizNm*st>
mizzenmast	1.
	or	mizenmast
	syl	miz+zen+mast
	pron	<1mizN2ma:st>, Nautical <1mizNm*st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	on a yawl, ketch, or dandy
	def	the after mast.
mizzenmast	2.
	or	mizenmast
	syl	miz+zen+mast
	pron	<1mizN2ma:st>, Nautical <1mizNm*st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	on a vessel with three or more masts
	def	the third mast from the bow.
mizzle	ety	C15: perhaps from Low German miseln to drizzle; compare Dutch dialect miezelen to drizzle &- #!miz+zly adj.
mizzle	H1.0.
	syl	miz+zle
	pron	<1mizL>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	a dialect word for {drizzle}.
mizzle	ety	C18: of unknown origin
mizzle	H2.0.
	syl	miz+zle
	pron	<1mizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to decamp.
mk	1.
	syl	mk.
	qual	Currency. abbrev. for:
	def	mark.
mk	2.
	syl	mk.
	qual	Currency. abbrev. for:
	def	markka.
Mk	0.
	syl	Mk.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	mark (type of car, etc.).
MKSA system	0.
	syl	MKSA sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Giorgi system}.
mks units	0.
	syl	mks u:nits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a metric system of units based on the metre, kilogram, and second as the units of length, mass, and time; it forms the basis of the SI units.
mkt	0.
	syl	mkt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	market.
ml	1.
	syl	ml
	qual	symbol for:
	def	millilitre.
ml	2.
	syl	ml
	qual	symbol for:
	def	mile.
ML	0.
	syl	M.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Medieval Latin.
MLA	1.
	syl	M.L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Member of the Legislative Assembly.
MLA	2.
	syl	M.L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Modern Language Association (of America).
MLC	0.
	syl	M.L.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in India
	def	Member of the Legislative Council.
MLD	0.
	syl	MLD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	minimum lethal dose (the smallest amount of a drug or toxic agent that will kill a laboratory animal).
MLF	0.
	syl	MLF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	multilateral (nuclear) force.
MLG	0.
	syl	M.L.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Middle Low German.
MLitt	ety	Latin Magister Litterarum 
MLitt	0.
	syl	M.Litt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Master of Letters.
Mlle	ety	from French Mademoiselle 
Mlle	alt
	or	Mlle
	syl	Mlle.
Mlles	infl
	head	Mlle
	or	Mlles
	syl	Mlles
	mod	pl.
Mlles	infl
	head	Mlle
	or	Mlles
	syl	Mlles.
	mod	pl.
Mlle	0.
	or	Mlle
	syl	Mlle
	def	the French equivalent of {Miss}
MLR	0.
	syl	MLR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	minimum lending rate.
mm	0.
	syl	mm
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	millimetre.
MM	ety	from French Mes?!sieurs 
MM	0.
	syl	MM.
	def	the French equivalent of {Messrs}.
mm	0.
	syl	m.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	mutatis mutandis.
MM	0.
	syl	M.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Military Medal.
Mme	ety	from French Madame, Mesdames 
Mme	alt
	or	Mme
	syl	Mme.
Mmes	infl
	head	Mme
	or	Mmes
	syl	Mmes
	mod	pl.
Mmes	infl
	head	Mme
	or	Mmes
	syl	Mmes.
	mod	pl.
Mme	0.
	or	Mme
	syl	Mme
	def	the French equivalent of {Mrs}.
mmf	0.
	syl	m.m.f.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	magnetomotive force.
mmHg	0.
	syl	mmHg
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	millimetre(s) of mercury (a unit of pressure equal to the pressure that can support a column of mercury 1 millimetre high).
MMus	0.
	syl	M.Mus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Music.
Mn	0.
	syl	Mn
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	manganese.
MN	0.
	syl	M.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Merchant Navy.
M'Naghten Rules	0.
	syl	M'Nagh:ten Rules
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See {McNaughten Rules}.
mnemonic	ety	C18: from Greek mn*_emonikos, from mn*_em*_on mindful, from mnasthai to remember
mnemonic	1.
	syl	mne+mon+ic
	pron	<ni1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	aiding or meant to aid one's memory.
mnemonic	2.
	syl	mne+mon+ic
	pron	<ni1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to memory or mnemonics.
mnemonic	3.
	syl	mne+mon+ic
	pron	<ni1monik>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a verse, to assist memory.
mnemonically	sub
	head	mnemonic
	syl	mne+1mon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mnemonics	1.
	syl	mne+mon+ics
	pron	<ni1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; sing.
	def	the art or practice of improving or of aiding the memory.
mnemonics	2.
	syl	mne+mon+ics
	pron	<ni1moniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; sing.
	def	a system of rules to aid the memory.
Mnemosyne	0.
	syl	Mne:mos:y:ne
	pron	<nE1mozi2nE>, <-1mos->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of memory and mother by Zeus of the Muses.
mo	1.
	syl	mo
	pron	<m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {moment} (sense 1) (esp. in the phrase {half a mo) }.
mo	2.
	syl	mo
	pron	<m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	def	short for {moustache}.
Mo	0.
	syl	Mo
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	molybdenum.
mos	infl
	head	mo
	syl	mos.
	mod	pl.
mo	0.
	syl	mo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	month.
Mo	0.
	syl	Mo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Missouri.
MO	alt
	head	mo
	or	mo
	syl	M.O.
mo	1.
	or	MO
	syl	m.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mail order.
mo	2.
	or	MO
	syl	m.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	money order.
MO	0.
	syl	M.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Medical Officer.
-mo	ety	abstracted from #7duodecimo 
-mo	0.
	syl	-mo
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	(in bookbinding) indicating book size by specifying the number of leaves formed by folding one sheet of paper.
	exam	1	12mo, twelvemo,
moa	ety	C19: from Maori
moa	0.
	syl	mo:a
	pron	<1m*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large flightless bird of the recently extinct order of New Zealand (see {ratite) }.
Moab	0.
	syl	Mo:ab
	pron	<1m*u@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea, in what is now the SW part of Jordan: flourished mainly from the 9th to the 6th centuries #7b.c. &- {Mo+ab+ite} (#!mou$$@!bait)
moan	ety	C13: related to Old English m*_@anan to grieve over
moan	1.
	syl	moan
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a low prolonged mournful sound expressive of suffering or pleading.
moan	2.
	syl	moan
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar mournful sound, esp. that made by the wind.
moan	3.
	syl	moan
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a grumble or complaint.
moan	4.
	syl	moan
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words, etc.) in a low mournful manner.
moan	5.
	syl	moan
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sound like a moan.
moan	6.
	syl	moan
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lament (esp. in the phrase {moan and groan) }.
moaner	sub
	head	moan
	syl	moan+er
	pos	n.
moat	ety	C14: from Old French motte mound
moat	1.
	syl	moat
	pron	<m*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide water-filled ditch surrounding a fortified place, such as a castle.
moat	2.
	syl	moat
	pron	<m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with or as if with a moat.
	exam	1	a moated grange.
mob	ety	C17: shortened from Latin m*_obile vulgus the fickle populace; see #7mobile 
mob	1.a.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	n.
	def	a riotous or disorderly crowd of people; rabble.
mob	1.b.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mob law;
	exam	2	mob violence.
mob	2.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	a group or class of people, animals, or things.
mob	3.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	the masses.
mob	4.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a gang of criminals.
mobs	infl
	head	mob
	syl	mobs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mobbing	infl
	head	mob
	syl	mob+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mobbed	infl
	head	mob
	syl	mobbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mob	5.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack in a group resembling a mob.
mob	6.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround, esp. in order to acclaim.
	exam	1	they mobbed the film star.
mob	7.
	syl	mob
	pron	<mob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to crowd into (a building, plaza, etc.). {~} See also {mobs}.
mobber	sub
	head	mob
	syl	mob+ber
	pos	n.
mobbish	sub
	head	mob
	syl	mob+bish
	pos	adj.
mobcap	ety	C18: from obsolete mob woman, esp. a loose-living woman, +#7cap 
mobcap	0.
	syl	mob+cap
	pron	<1mob2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's large cotton cap with a pouched crown and usually a frill, worn esp. during the 18th century. Often shortened to {mob}.
mobile	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin m*_obilis, from mov*_ere to move
mobile	1.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	having freedom of movement; movable.
mobile	2.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	changing quickly in expression.
	exam	1	a mobile face.
mobile	3.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sociol. of individuals or social groups
	def	moving within and between classes, occupations, and localities. See also {vertical mobility, horizontal mobility}.
mobile	4.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of military forces
	def	able to move freely and quickly to any given area.
mobile	5.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having transport available.
	exam	1	are you mobile tonight??
mobile	6.a.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a sculpture suspended in midair with delicately balanced parts that are set in motion by air currents.
mobile	6.b.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mobile sculpture.
mobile	7.
	syl	mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubIl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {mobile library}.
mobility	sub
	head	mobile
	syl	mo+bil+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1biliti>
	pos	n.
Mobile	0.
	syl	Mo+bile
	pron	<1m*ubEl>, <m*u1bEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Alabama, on {Mobile Bay} (an inlet of the Gulf of Mexico): the state's only port and its first permanent settlement, made by French colonists in 1711. Pop.: 188531 (1973 est.).
mobile home	0.
	syl	mo+bile home
	pos	n.
	def	living quarters mounted on wheels and capable of being towed by a motor vehicle.
mobile library	0.
	syl	mo+bile li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle providing lending library facilities. U.S. equivalent: {bookmobile}.
mobilise	alt
	head	mobilize
	or	mobilize
	syl	mo+bi+lise
	pron	<1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
mobilize	1.
	or	mobilise
	syl	mo+bi+lize
	pron	<1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare for war or other emergency by organizing (national resources, the armed services, etc.).
mobilize	2.
	or	mobilise
	syl	mo+bi+lize
	pron	<1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize for a purpose; marshal.
mobilize	3.
	or	mobilise
	syl	mo+bi+lize
	pron	<1m*ubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into motion, circulation, or use.
mobilizable	sub
	head	mobilize
	or	mobilisable
	syl	mo+bi+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mobilisable	sub
	head	mobilize
	or	mobilizable
	syl	mo+bi+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mobilization	sub
	head	mobilize
	or	mobilisation
	syl	mo+bi+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mobilisation	sub
	head	mobilize
	or	mobilization
	syl	mo+bi+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Mobius strip	ety	C19: named after August M*"obius (1790-1868), German mathematician who invented it
Mobius strip	0.
	syl	M*"o:bi:us strip
	pron	<1mR:bi*s>, German <1m$o:bius>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a one-sided continuous surface, formed by twisting a long narrow rectangular strip of material through 180?% and joining the ends.
mobocracies	infl
	head	mobocracy
	syl	mob+oc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mobocracy	1.
	syl	mob+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<mo1bokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	rule or domination by a mob.
mobocracy	2.
	syl	mob+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<mo1bokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the mob that rules.
mobocrat	sub
	head	mobocracy
	syl	mob:o+crat
	pron	<1mob*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
mobocratic	sub
	head	mobocracy
	or	mobocratical
	syl	mob:o+1crat+ic
	pos	adj.
mobocratical	sub
	head	mobocracy
	or	mobocratic
	syl	mob:o+1crat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
	infl
	head	mobs
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. informal.
mobs	1.
	syl	mobs
	pron	<mobz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	great numbers or quantities; lots.
	exam	1	mobs of people.
mobs	2.
	syl	mobs
	pron	<mobz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a great deal.
	exam	1	mobs better.
mobster	0.
	syl	mob+ster
	pron	<1mobst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. slang word for {gangster}.
Lake	infl
	head	Mobutu
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Mobutu	H1.0.
	syl	Mo+bu+tu
	pron	<m*1bu:tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for Lake {Albert}.
Sese Seko	infl
	head	Mobutu
	syl	Se:se Se:ko
	pron	<1sese> <1sek*u>
	pos	n.
Mobutu	H2.0.
	syl	Mo:bu:tu
	pron	<m*1bu:tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	former name born 1930, Za*"irese statesman; president of Za*"ire since 1965.
Mocambique	0.
	syl	Mo+*,cam+bi+que
	pron	<mus*m1bik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for {Mozambique}.
moccasin	ety	C17: from Algonquian; compare Narragansett mocussin shoe
moccasin	1.
	syl	moc+ca+sin
	pron	<1mok*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoe of soft leather, esp. deerskin, worn by North American Indians.
moccasin	2.
	syl	moc+ca+sin
	pron	<1mok*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	any soft shoe resembling this.
moccasin	3.
	syl	moc+ca+sin
	pron	<1mok*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {water moccasin}.
moccasin flower	0.
	syl	moc+ca+sin flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American orchids of the genus with a pink solitary flower. See also {lady's-slipper, cypripedium}.
moccasin telegraph	0.
	syl	moc+ca+sin tel+e:graph
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian informal.
	def	the transmission of rumour or secret information; the grapevine.
mocha	1.
	syl	mo+cha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strongly flavoured dark brown coffee originally imported from Arabia.
mocha	2.
	syl	mo+cha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flavouring made from coffee and chocolate.
mocha	3.
	syl	mo+cha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft glove leather with a suede finish, made from goatskin or sheepskin.
mocha	4.a.
	syl	mo+cha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown colour.
mocha	4.b.
	syl	mo+cha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	mocha shoes.
Mokkha	alt
	head	Mocha
	or	Mocha
	syl	Mo+kkha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	n.
Mocha	0.
	or	Mokkha
	syl	Mo+cha
	pron	<1mok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Yemen, on the Red Sea: formerly important for the export of Arabian coffee. Pop.: about 5000 (1972 est.).
mocha stone	0.
	syl	mo+cha stone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {moss agate}.
mock	ety	C15: from Old French mocquer 
mock	1.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to behave with scorn or contempt (towards); show ridicule (for).
mock	2.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imitate, esp. in fun; mimic.
mock	3.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deceive, disappoint, or delude.
mock	4.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defy or frustrate.
	exam	1	the team mocked the visitors' attempt to score.
mock	5.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of mocking.
mock	6.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing mocked.
mock	7.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	n.
	def	a counterfeit; imitation.
mock	8.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	sham or counterfeit.
mock	9.
	syl	mock
	pron	<mok>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	serving as an imitation or substitute, esp. for practice purposes.
	exam	1	a mock battle;
	exam	2	mock finals.
mockable	sub
	head	mock
	syl	mock+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mocker	sub
	head	mock
	syl	mock+er
	pos	n.
mockingly	sub
	head	mock
	syl	mock+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
put the mockers on	infl
	head	mockers
	syl	put the mockers on.
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
mockers	0.
	syl	mock+ers
	pron	<1mok*z>
	pos	n.
	def	to ruin the chances of success of. Also (Austral.): {put the mock} {mocks) on}.
mockeries	infl
	head	mockery
	syl	mock+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mockery	1.
	syl	mock+er:y
	pron	<1mok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	ridicule, contempt, or derision.
mockery	2.
	syl	mock+er:y
	pron	<1mok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a derisive action or comment.
mockery	3.
	syl	mock+er:y
	pron	<1mok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation or pretence, esp. a derisive one.
mockery	4.
	syl	mock+er:y
	pron	<1mok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is mocked.
mockery	5.
	syl	mock+er:y
	pron	<1mok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, or action that is inadequate or disappointing.
mock-heroic	1.
	syl	mock-he:ro:ic
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a literary work, esp. a poem
	def	imitating the style of heroic poetry in order to satirize an unheroic subject, as in Pope's
mock-heroic	2.
	syl	mock-he:ro:ic
	pos	n.
	def	burlesque imitation of the heroic style or a single work in this style.
mockingbird	0.
	syl	mock:ing+bird
	pron	<1mokiG2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any American songbird of the family having a long tail and grey plumage: noted for their ability to mimic the song of other birds.
mock moon	0.
	syl	mock moon
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {paraselene}.
mock orange	1.
	syl	mock or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {syringa}. any shrub of the genus esp. with white fragrant flowers resembling those of the orange: family
mock orange	2.
	syl	mock or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	any other shrub or tree resembling the orange tree.
mock sun	0.
	syl	mock sun
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {parhelion}.
mock turtle soup	0.
	syl	mock tur+tle soup
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation turtle soup made from the calf's head.
mock-up	1.
	syl	mock-up
	pos	n.
	def	a working full-scale model of a machine, apparatus, etc., for testing, research, etc.
mock-up	2.
	syl	mock-up
	pos	n.
	def	a layout of printed matter.
mock up	infl
	head	mock-up
	syl	mock up.
	pos	vb.
mock-up	3.
	syl	mock-up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build or make a mock-up of.
mod	ety	C20: from #7modern 
mod	H1.1.
	syl	mod
	pron	<mod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any fashion in dress regarded as stylish, esp. that of the early 1960s in Britain.
mod	H1.2.
	syl	mod
	pron	<mod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of a group of teenagers in the mid-1960s, noted for their clothes consciousness and opposition to the rockers.
mod	ety	C19: from Gaelic m*_od assembly, from Old Norse; related to #7moot 
mod	H2.0.
	syl	mod
	pron	<mod>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual Highland meeting with musical and literary competitions.
MOD	0.
	syl	M.O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Ministry of Defence.
mod	1.
	syl	mod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	moderate.
mod	2.
	syl	mod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	moderato.
mod	3.
	syl	mod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	modern.
modal	1.
	syl	mod+al
	pron	<1m*udL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of mode or manner.
modal	2.
	syl	mod+al
	pron	<1m*udL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a verb form or auxiliary verb
	def	expressing a distinction of mood, such as that between possibility and actuality. The modal auxiliaries in English include and
modal	3.
	syl	mod+al
	pron	<1m*udL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or expressing logical modality.
modal	4.
	syl	mod+al
	pron	<1m*udL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	of or relating to the form of a thing as opposed to its attributes, substance, etc.
modal	5.
	syl	mod+al
	pron	<1m*udL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a mode.
modal	6.
	syl	mod+al
	pron	<1m*udL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a statistical mode.
modally	sub
	head	modal
	syl	mo+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
modalities	infl
	head	modality
	syl	mo+dal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modality	1.
	syl	mo+dal+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being modal.
modality	2.
	syl	mo+dal+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a quality, attribute, or circumstance that denotes mode, mood, or manner.
modality	3.
	syl	mo+dal+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mode}. the qualification by which a proposition is classified depending on whether it affirms or denies the impossibility, possibility, contingency, or necessity of its content.
modality	4.
	syl	mo+dal+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	any physical or electrical therapeutic method or agency.
modality	5.
	syl	mo+dal+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five senses.
modal logic	1.
	syl	mod+al log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the logical study of such philosophical concepts as necessity, possibility, contingency, etc.
modal logic	2.
	syl	mod+al log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the logical study of concepts whose formal properties resemble certain moral, epistemological, and psychological concepts. See also {alethic, deontic, epistemic, doxastic}.
mod cons	0.
	syl	mod cons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	modern conveniences; the usual installations of a modern house, such as hot water, heating, etc.
mode	ety	C14: from Latin modus measure, manner
mode	1.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner or way of doing, acting, or existing.
mode	2.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the current fashion or style.
mode	3.a.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the various scales of notes within one octave, esp. any of the twelve natural diatonic scales taken in ascending order used in plainsong, folksong, and art music until 1600.
mode	3.b.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the music of classical Greece
	def	any of the descending diatonic scales from which the liturgical modes evolved.
mode	3.c.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two main scale systems in music since 1600.
	exam	1	major mode;
	exam	2	minor mode.
mode	4.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic, linguistics.
	def	another name for {modality} (sense 3) or { {mood%2} (sense 2)}.
mode	5.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the form in which a thing or one of the attributes of a thing manifests itself.
mode	6.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the predominating value in a set of values as determined from statistical data or by observation.
mode	7.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantitative mineral composition of an igneous rock.
mode	8.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	one of the possible configurations of a travelling or stationary wave.
mode	9.
	syl	mode
	pron	<m*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	one of the fundamental vibrations.
model	ety	C16: from Old French modelle, from Italian modello, from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus #7mode 
model	1.a.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation, usually on a smaller scale, of a device, structure, etc.
model	1.b.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a model train.
model	2.a.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard to be imitated.
	exam	1	she was my model for good scholarship.
model	2.b.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a model wife.
model	3.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a repre?!sentative form, style, or pattern.
model	4.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who poses for a sculptor, painter, or photographer.
model	5.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who wears clothes to display them to prospective buyers; mannequin.
model	6.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparatory sculpture in clay, wax, etc., from which the finished work is copied.
model	7.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or style, esp. one of a series of designs of a particular product.
	exam	1	last year's model.
model	8.a.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	an original unique article of clothing.
model	8.b.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a model coat.
model	9.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	n.
	def	a simplified representation or description of a system or complex entity, esp. one designed to facilitate calculations and predictions.
models	infl
	head	model
	or	models
	syl	mod+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
modelling	infl
	head	model
	or	modeling
	syl	mod+el+ling
	pos	vb.
modelled	infl
	head	model
	or	modeled
	syl	mod+elled
	pos	vb.
modeling	infl
	head	model
	or	modelling
	syl	mod+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
modeled	infl
	head	model
	or	modelled
	syl	mod+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
model	10.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a model (of something or someone).
model	11.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form in clay, wax, etc.; mould.
model	12.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to display (clothing and accessories) as a mannequin.
model	13.
	syl	mod+el
	pron	<1modL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plan or create according to a model or models.
modeller	sub
	head	model
	syl	mod+el+ler
	pos	n.
modem	ety	C20: from mo(dulator) dem(odulator) 
modem	0.
	syl	mo+dem
	pron	<1m*udem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device for connect?!ing two computers by a telephone line, consisting of a modulator that converts computer signals into audio signals and a corresponding demodulator.
Modena	1.
	syl	Mo+de:na
	pron	Italian <1mc:dA2na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: ruled by the Este family (18th-19th century); university (1678). Pop.: 177201 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Mutina}.
Modena	2.
	syl	Mo+de:na
	pron	Italian <1mc:dA2na>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a popular variety of domestic fancy pigeon originating in Modena.
moderate	ety	C14: from Latin moder*_atus observing moderation, from moder*_ar*_i to restrain
moderate	1.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*rit>, <1modrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not extreme or excessive; within due or reasonable limits.
	exam	1	moderate demands.
moderate	2.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*rit>, <1modrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not violent; mild or temperate.
moderate	3.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*rit>, <1modrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of average quality or extent.
	exam	1	moderate success.
moderate	4.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*rit>, <1modrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds moderate views, esp. in politics.
moderate	5.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become less extreme or violent.
moderate	6.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to preside over a meeting, discussion, etc.
moderate	7.
	syl	mod+er+ate
	pron	<1mod*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to slow down (neutrons), esp. by using a moderator.
moderately	sub
	head	moderate
	syl	mod+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
moderateness	sub
	head	moderate
	syl	mod+er+ate+ness
	pos	n.
moderate breeze	0.
	syl	mod+er+ate breeze
	pos	n.
	def	a wind of force four on the Beaufort scale.
moderate gale	0.
	syl	mod+er+ate gale
	pos	n.
	def	a gale of force seven on the Beaufort scale, capable of swaying trees.
moderation	1.
	syl	mod+er:a+tion
	pron	<2mod*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or an instance of being moderate.
moderation	2.
	syl	mod+er:a+tion
	pron	<2mod*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of moderating.
in moderation	3.
	head	moderation
	syl	in moderation.
	def	within moderate or reasonable limits.
Moderations	0.
	syl	Mod+er:a+tions
	pron	<2mod*2rAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {Honour Moderations}.
moderato	1.
	syl	mod+e:ra+to
	pron	<1mod*1ra:t*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	at a moderate tempo.
moderato	2.
	syl	mod+e:ra+to
	pron	<1mod*1ra:t*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	usage	preceded by a tempo marking
	def	a direction indicating that the tempo specified is to be used with restraint.
	exam	1	allegro moderato.
moderator	1.
	syl	mod+er:a+tor
	pron	<1mod*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that moderates.
moderator	2.
	syl	mod+er:a+tor
	pron	<1mod*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Presbyterian Church.
	def	a minister appointed to preside over a Church court, synod, or general assembly.
moderator	3.
	syl	mod+er:a+tor
	pron	<1mod*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a presiding officer at a public or legislative assembly.
moderator	4.
	syl	mod+er:a+tor
	pron	<1mod*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a material, such as heavy water or graphite, used for slowing down neutrons in the cores of nuclear reactors so that they have more chance of inducing nuclear fission.
moderator	5.
	syl	mod+er:a+tor
	pron	<1mod*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an examiner at Oxford or Cambridge Universities in first public examinations.
moderatorship	sub
	head	moderator
	syl	mod+er:2a+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
modern	ety	C16: from Old French, from Late Latin modernus, from mod*_o (adv.) just recently, from modus #7mode 
modern	1.
	syl	mod+ern
	pron	<1mod*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or befitting the present or a recent time; contemporary.
modern	2.
	syl	mod+ern
	pron	<1mod*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of contemporary styles or schools of art, literature, music, etc., esp. those of an experimental kind.
modern	3.
	syl	mod+ern
	pron	<1mod*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to the period in history from the end of the Middle Ages to the present.
modern	4.
	syl	mod+ern
	pron	<1mod*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a contemporary person.
modern	5.
	syl	mod+ern
	pron	<1mod*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a type style that originated around the beginning of the 19th century, characterized chiefly by marked contrast between thick and thin strokes. Compare {old face}.
modernly	sub
	head	modern
	syl	mod+ern+ly
	pos	adv.
modernness	sub
	head	modern
	syl	mod+ern+ness
	pos	n.
modern dance	0.
	syl	mod+ern dance
	pos	n.
	def	a style of free and expressive theatrical dancing not bound by the classical rules of ballet.
moderne	0.
	syl	mo+derne
	pron	<m*1de*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	of or relating to the style of architecture and design, prevalent in Europe and the U.S. in the late 1920s and 1930s, typified by the use of straight lines, tubular chromed steel frames, contrasting inlaid woods, etc. Compare {Art Deco}.
Modern English	0.
	syl	Mod+ern Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	the English language since about 1450, esp. any of the standard forms developed from the S East Midland dialect of Middle English. See also {English, Middle English, Old English}.
modern greats	0.
	syl	mod+ern greats
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	the Honour School of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Modern Greek	0.
	syl	Mod+ern Greek
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek language since about 1453 #7a.d. (the fall of Byzantium). Compare {Demotic, Katharevusa}.
Modern Hebrew	0.
	syl	Mod+ern He+brew
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of the state of Israel; a revived form of ancient Hebrew.
modernism	1.
	syl	mod+ern+ism
	pron	<1mod*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	modern tendencies, characteristics, thoughts, etc., or the support of these.
modernism	2.
	syl	mod+ern+ism
	pron	<1mod*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something typical of contemporary life or thought.
modernism	3.
	syl	mod+ern+ism
	pron	<1mod*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	usage	cap.
	def	the movement at the end of the 19th and beginning of the 20th centuries that sought to adapt doctrine to the supposed requirements of modern thought.
modernist	sub
	head	modernism
	syl	mod+ern+ist
	pos	n. adj.
modernistic	sub
	head	modernism
	syl	mod+ern+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
modernistically	sub
	head	modernism
	syl	mod+ern+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
modernities	infl
	head	modernity
	syl	mo+der+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modernity	1.
	syl	mo+der+ni:ty
	pron	<mo1dR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being modern.
modernity	2.
	syl	mo+der+ni:ty
	pron	<mo1dR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	something modern.
modernise	alt
	head	modernize
	or	modernize
	syl	mod+ern+ise
	pron	<1mod*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
modernize	1.
	or	modernise
	syl	mod+ern+ize
	pron	<1mod*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make modern in appearance or style.
	exam	1	to modernize a room.
modernize	2.
	or	modernise
	syl	mod+ern+ize
	pron	<1mod*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adopt modern ways, ideas, etc.
modernization	sub
	head	modernize
	or	modernisation
	syl	mod+ern:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
modernisation	sub
	head	modernize
	or	modernization
	syl	mod+ern:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
modernizer	sub
	head	modernize
	or	moderniser
	syl	mod+ern+2iz+er
	pos	n.
moderniser	sub
	head	modernize
	or	modernizer
	syl	mod+ern+2is+er
	pos	n.
modern jazz	0.
	syl	mod+ern jazz
	pos	n.
	def	any of the styles of jazz that evolved between the early 1940s and the later emergence of avant-garde jazz, characterized by a greater harmonic and rhythmic complexity than hitherto.
modest	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin modestus moderate, from modus #7mode 
modest	1.
	syl	mod+est
	pron	<1modist>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing a humble opinion of oneself or one's accomplishments or abilities.
modest	2.
	syl	mod+est
	pron	<1modist>
	pos	adj.
	def	reserved or shy.
	exam	1	modest behaviour.
modest	3.
	syl	mod+est
	pron	<1modist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ostentatious or pretentious.
modest	4.
	syl	mod+est
	pron	<1modist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not extreme or excessive; moderate.
modestly	sub
	head	modest
	syl	mod+est+ly
	pos	adv.
modesties	infl
	head	modesty
	syl	mod+es+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modesty	0.
	syl	mod+es+ty
	pron	<1modisti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being modest.
modge	ety	C20: perhaps a variant of mudge to crush (hops)
modge	0.
	syl	modge
	pron	<moJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	to do shoddily; make a mess of.
modicum	ety	C15: from Latin: a little way, from modicus moderate
modicum	0.
	syl	mod:i+cum
	pron	<1modik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount or portion.
modification	1.
	syl	mod:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2modifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of modifying or the condition of being modified.
modification	2.
	syl	mod:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2modifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something modified; the result of a modification.
modification	3.
	syl	mod:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2modifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small change or adjustment.
modification	4.
	syl	mod:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2modifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the relation between a modifier and the word or phrase that it modifies.
modificatory	sub
	head	modification
	or	modificative
	syl	mod:i+fi+2ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
modificative	sub
	head	modification
	or	modificatory
	syl	mod:i+fi+2ca+tive
	pos	adj.
modifier	1.
	syl	mod:i+fi+er
	pron	<1modi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {qualifier}. a word or phrase that qualifies the sense of another word; for example, the noun is a modifier of in and the phrase is an adverbial modifier of in
modifier	2.
	syl	mod:i+fi+er
	pron	<1modi2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that modifies.#e {Usage}. Nouns are frequently used in English to modify other nouns.
	exam	1	police officer;
	exam	2	chicken farm.
modify	ety	C14: from Old French modifier, from Latin modific*_are to limit, control, from modus measure+ facere to make
modifies	infl
	head	modify
	syl	mod:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
modifying	infl
	head	modify
	syl	mod:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
modified	infl
	head	modify
	syl	mod:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
modify	1.
	syl	mod:i+fy
	pron	<1modi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to change the structure, character, intent, etc., of.
modify	2.
	syl	mod:i+fy
	pron	<1modi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make less extreme or uncompromising.
	exam	1	to modify a demand.
modify	3.
	syl	mod:i+fy
	pron	<1modi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Grammar. of a word or group of words
	def	to bear the relation of modifier to (another word or group of words).
modify	4.
	syl	mod:i+fy
	pron	<1modi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	to change (a vowel) by umlaut.
modify	5.
	syl	mod:i+fy
	pron	<1modi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or become modified.
modifiable	sub
	head	modify
	syl	mod:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
modifiability	sub
	head	modify
	or	modifiableness
	syl	mod:i+2fi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
modifiableness	sub
	head	modify
	or	modifiability
	syl	mod:i+2fi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
Amedeo	infl
	head	Modigliani
	syl	A:me:de:o
	pron	<2amA1de:o>
	pos	n.
Modigliani	0.
	syl	Mo:di:glia:ni
	pron	Italian <2modi$y1$ya:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1920, Italian painter and sculptor, noted esp. for the elongated forms of his portraits.
modillion	ety	C16: via French from Italian modiglione, probably from Vulgar Latin mutili*_o (unattested), from Latin m*_utulus #7mutule 
modillion	0.
	syl	mo+dil+lion
	pron	<m*1dilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	one of a set of ornamental brackets under a cornice, esp. as used in the Corinthian order. Compare {mutule}.
modiolus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: hub of a wheel, from modus a measure
modioli	infl
	head	modiolus
	syl	mo+di:o+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modiolus	0.
	syl	mo+di:o+lus
	pron	<m*u1dI*ul*s>, <m*->
	pos	n.
	def	the central bony pillar of the cochlea.
modish	0.
	syl	mod+ish
	pron	<1m*udiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the current fashion or style; contemporary.
modishly	sub
	head	modish
	syl	mod+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
modishness	sub
	head	modish
	syl	mod+ish+ness
	pos	n.
modiste	ety	C19: from French, from mode fashion
modiste	0.
	syl	mo+diste
	pron	<m*u1dEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a fashionable dressmaker or milliner.
Mordred	alt
	head	Modred
	or	Modred
	syl	Mor:dred
	pron	<1mc:dred>
	pos	n.
Modred	0.
	or	Mordred
	syl	Mo:dred
	pron	<1m*udrid>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	a knight of the Round Table who rebelled against and killed his uncle King Arthur.
Mods	0.
	syl	Mods
	pron	<modz>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	short for {Honour Moderations}.
modular	0.
	syl	mod:u+lar
	pron	<1modjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or resembling a module or modulus.
modulate	ety	C16: from Latin modul*_atus in due measure, melodious, from modul*_ar*_i to regulate, from modus measure
modulate	1.
	syl	mod:u+late
	pron	<1modju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change the tone, pitch, or volume of.
modulate	2.
	syl	mod:u+late
	pron	<1modju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust or regulate the degree of.
modulate	3.a.
	syl	mod:u+late
	pron	<1modju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject to or undergo modulation in music.
modulate	3.b.
	syl	mod:u+late
	pron	<1modju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to make or become in tune (with a pitch, key, etc.).
modulate	4.
	syl	mod:u+late
	pron	<1modju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics, electronics.
	def	to cause to vary by a process of modulation.
modulability	sub
	head	modulate
	syl	mod:u+la+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2modjul*1biliti>
	pos	n.
modulative	sub
	head	modulate
	or	modulatory
	syl	mod:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
modulatory	sub
	head	modulate
	or	modulative
	syl	mod:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
modulator	sub
	head	modulate
	syl	mod:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
modulation	1.
	syl	mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2modju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of modulating or the condition of being modulated.
modulation	2.
	syl	mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2modju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the transition from one key to another.
modulation	3.a.
	syl	mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2modju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {intonation} (sense 1)}.
modulation	3.b.
	syl	mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2modju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the grammatical expression of modality.
modulation	4.a.
	syl	mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2modju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of superimposing the amplitude, frequency, phase, etc., of a wave or signal onto another wave or signal or onto an electron beam. See also {amplitude modulation, frequency modulation, phase modulation, velocity modulation}.
modulation	4.b.
	syl	mod:u+la+tion
	pron	<2modju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the variation of the modulated signal.
module	ety	C16: from Latin modulus, diminutive of modus #7mode 
module	1.
	syl	mod+ule
	pron	<1modju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard unit of measure, esp. one used to coordinate the dimensions of buildings and components; in classical architecture, half the diameter of a column at the base of the shaft.
module	2.
	syl	mod+ule
	pron	<1modju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard self-contained unit or item, such as an assembly of electronic components or a piece of computer hardware, that can be used in combination with other units.
module	3.
	syl	mod+ule
	pron	<1modju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	any of several self-contained separable units making up a spacecraft or launch vehicle, each of which has one or more specified tasks.
	exam	1	command module;
	exam	2	service module.
modulus	ety	C16: from Latin, diminutive of modus measure
moduli	infl
	head	modulus
	syl	mod:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modulus	1.
	syl	mod:u+lus
	pron	<1modjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a coefficient expressing a specified property of a specified substance. See {bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity, Young's modulus}.
modulus	2.
	syl	mod:u+lus
	pron	<1modjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for the { {absolute value} (sense 2)} of a complex number.
modulus	3.
	syl	mod:u+lus
	pron	<1modjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the number by which a logarithm to one base is multiplied to give the corresponding logarithm to another base.
modulus	4.
	syl	mod:u+lus
	pron	<1modjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an integer that can be divided exactly into the difference between two other integers.
	exam	1	7 is a modulus of 25 and 11.
modulus of elasticity	0.
	syl	mod:u+lus of e:las+tic+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the stress applied to a body or substance to the resulting strain within the elastic limit. Also called: {elastic modulus}. See also {Young's modulus, bulk modulus, modulus of rigidity}.
modulus of rigidity	0.
	syl	mod:u+lus of ri+gid+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a modulus of elasticity equal to the ratio of the tangential force per unit area to the resulting angular deformation. Symbol: G
modi operandi	infl
	head	modus operandi
	syl	mo:di op+e:ran+di
	pron	<1m*udE> <2op*1r@ndE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modus operandi	0.
	syl	mo+dus op+e:ran+di
	pron	Latin. <1m*ud*s> <2op*1r@ndE>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of operating.
modus vivendi	ety	literally: way of living
modi vivendi	infl
	head	modus vivendi
	syl	mo:di vi+ven+di
	pron	<1modE> <vi1vendE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
modus vivendi	0.
	syl	mo+dus vi+ven+di
	pron	Latin. <1mod*s> <vi1vendE>
	pos	n.
	def	a working arrangement between conflicting interests; practical compromise.
mofette	ety	C19: from French, from Neapolitan Italian mofeta; compare dialect German muffezen to smell fetid
mofette	0.
	syl	mo+fette
	pron	<m*u1fet>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in a region of nearly extinct volcanic activity, through which carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and other gases pass.
mog	ety	C20: of dialect origin, originally a pet name for a cow
moggy	alt
	head	mog
	or	mog
	syl	mog+gy
	pos	n.
mog	0.
	or	moggy
	syl	mog
	pron	<mog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang name for {cat}.
Mogadishu	alt
	head	Mogadiscio
	or	Mogadiscio
	syl	Mog:a+dish:u
	pron	<2mog*1diSu:>
	pos	n.
Mogadiscio	0.
	or	Mogadishu
	syl	Mog:a+disc:i:o
	pron	<2mog*1diSi2*u>, <-1diS*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of the Somali Republic, on the Indian Ocean: founded by Arabs around the 10th century; taken by the Sultan of Zanzibar in 1871 and sold to Italy in 1905. Pop.: 230000 (1972 est.).
Mogador	0.
	syl	Mog:a+dor
	pron	<2mog*1dc:>, French <mcga1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1956) of {Essaouira}.
Mogen David	0.
	syl	Mo+gen Da+vid
	pron	<1m*ug*n> <2dAvid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Star of David}.
Mohilev	alt
	head	Mogilev
	or	Mogilev
	syl	Mo+hi+lev
	pos	n.
Mogilev	0.
	or	Mohilev
	syl	Mo+gi+lev
	pron	Russian <m*gi1ljcf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W Soviet Union, in the E Byelorussian SSR on the Dnieper River: passed to Russia in 1772 after Polish rule. Pop.: 255000 (1975 est.).
mogul	ety	C18: from M#7ogul 
mogul	H1.1.
	syl	mo+gul
	pron	<1m*ug^l>, <m*u1g^l>
	pos	n.
	def	an important or powerful person.
mogul	H1.2.
	syl	mo+gul
	pron	<1m*ug^l>, <m*u1g^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of steam locomotive with a wheel arrange?!ment of two leading wheels, six driving wheels, and no trailing wheels.
mogul	ety	C20: perhaps from South German dialect Mugl 
mogul	H2.0.
	syl	mo+gul
	pron	<1m*ugL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mound of hard snow on a ski slope.
Mogul	ety	C16: from Persian mughul Mongol
Mogul	1.a.
	syl	Mo+gul
	pron	<1m*ug^l>, <m*u1g^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Muslim dynasty of Indian emperors established by Baber in 1526. See {Great Mogul}.
Mogul	2.
	syl	Mo+gul
	pron	<1m*ug^l>, <m*u1g^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim Indian, Mongol, or Mongolian.
Mogul	3.
	syl	Mo+gul
	pron	<1m*ug^l>, <m*u1g^l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Moguls or their empire.
MOH	0.
	syl	M.O.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Brit.
	def	Medical Officer of Health.
mohair	ety	C16: variant (influenced by hair) of earlier mocayare, ultimately from Arabic mukhayyar, literally: choice, from khayyara to choose
mohair	1.
	syl	mo+hair
	pron	<1m*u2he*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {angora}. the long soft silky hair that makes up the outer coat of the Angora goat.
mohair	2.a.
	syl	mo+hair
	pron	<1m*u2he*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric made from the yarn of this hair and cotton or wool.
mohair	2.b.
	syl	mo+hair
	pron	<1m*u2he*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a mohair suit.
Moham	0.
	syl	Moham.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Mohammedan.
Muhammad	alt
	head	Mohammed
	or	Mohammed
	syl	Mu:ham:mad
	pos	n.
Mohammed	0.
	or	Muhammad
	syl	Mo:ham:med
	pron	<m*u1h@mid>
	pos	n.
	def	??570-632 #7a.d., the prophet and founder of Islam. He began to teach in Mecca in 610 but persecution forced him to flee with his followers to Medina in 622. After several battles, he conquered Mecca (630), establishing the principles of Islam (embodied in the Koran) over all Arabia. Other names: {Mahomet, Mahound}.
Mohammed II	0.
	syl	Mo:ham:med II
	pos	n.
	def	??1430-81, Ottoman sultan of Turkey (1451-81). He captured Constantinople (1453) and conquered large areas of the Balkans.
Mohammed Ahmed	0.
	syl	Mo:ham:med Ah:med
	pron	<m*u1h@mid> <1a:med>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of the {Mahdi}.
Mohammed Ali	0.
	syl	Mo:ham:med A:li
	pos	n.
	def	See {Mehemet Ali}.
Mohammedan	0.
	syl	Mo+ham+med+an
	pron	<m*u1h@midN>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Muslim}.
Mohammedanism	0.
	syl	Mo+ham+med+an+ism
	pron	<m*u1h@mid%*!niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Mohammedan religion; Islam. See {Islam}.
Mohammedanise	alt
	head	Mohammedanize
	or	Mohammedanize
	syl	Mo+ham+med+an+ise
	pron	<m*u1h@mid%@?!2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Mohammedanize	0.
	or	Mohammedanise
	syl	Mo+ham+med+an+ize
	pron	<m*u1h@mid%@?!2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert or subject to the religious or cultural influence of Islam; Islamize.
Mohammed Riza Pahlavi	0.
	syl	Mo:ham:med Ri:za Pah:la:vi
	pron	<m*u1h@mid> <1rEz*> <1pa:l*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pahlavi%1}.
Mojave	alt
	head	Mohave
	or	Mohave
	syl	Mo+ja+ve
	pron	<m*u1ha:vi>
	pos	n.
Mohaves	infl
	head	Mohave
	or	Mohave
	syl	Mo+ha+ves
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mohave	infl
	or	Mohaves
	syl	Mo+ha+ve
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mohave	1.
	or	Mojave
	syl	Mo+ha+ve
	pron	<m*u1ha:vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living along the Colorado River.
Mohave	2.
	or	Mojave
	syl	Mo+ha+ve
	pron	<m*u1ha:vi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Yuman family.
Mojave Desert	alt
	head	Mohave Desert
	or	Mohave Desert
	syl	Mo+ja+ve Des+ert
	pos	n.
Mohave Desert	0.
	or	Mojave Desert
	syl	Mo+ha+ve Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in S California, south of the Sierra Nevada: part of the Great Basin. Area: 38850 sq. km (15000 sq. miles).
mohawk	ety	C19: after M#7ohawk %1
mohawk	0.
	syl	mo+hawk
	pron	<1m*uhc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice skating.
	def	a half turn from either edge of either skate to the corresponding edge of the other skate.
Mohawks	infl
	head	Mohawk
	or	Mohawk
	syl	Mo+hawks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mohawk	infl
	or	Mohawks
	syl	Mo+hawk
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mohawk	H1.1.
	syl	Mo+hawk
	pron	<1m*uhc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of North American Indian people formerly living along the Mohawk River; one of the Iroquois peoples.
Mohawk	H1.2.
	syl	Mo+hawk
	pron	<1m*uhc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
Mohawk	H2.0.
	syl	Mo+hawk
	pron	<1m*uhc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E central New York State, flowing south and east to the Hudson River at Cohoes: the largest tributary of the Hudson. Length: 238 km (148 miles).
Mohenjo-Daro	0.
	syl	Mo:hen:jo-Da:ro
	pron	<m*1henJ*u> <1da:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an excavated city in SE Pakistan, southwest of Sukkur near the River Indus: flourished during the third millennium #7b.c.
Mohicans	infl
	head	Mohican
	or	Mohican
	syl	Mo+hi+cans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mohican	infl
	or	Mohicans
	syl	Mo+hi+can.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mohican	0.
	syl	Mo+hi+can
	pron	<1m*uik*n>, <m*u1hEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Mahican}.
Moho	0.
	syl	Mo:ho
	pron	<1m*uh*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Mohorovi*vci*'c discontinuity}.
Mohock	ety	C18: variant of M#7ohawk 
Mohock	0.
	syl	Mo+hock
	pron	<1m*uhok>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 18th-century London
	def	one of a group of aristocratic ruffians, who attacked people in the streets at night.
Mohole	ety	C20: from M#7oho (#7rovi*vci*'c) #7+hole 
Mohole	0.
	syl	Mo+hole
	pron	<1m*u2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an abandoned research project to drill through the earth's crust down to the Mohorovi*vci*'c discontinuity to obtain samples of mantle rocks.
Laszlo	infl
	head	Moholy-Nagy
	syl	Lasz:lo
	pron	<1l@zl*u>
	pos	n.
Moholy-Nagy	0.
	syl	Mo:holy-Nagy
	pron	<1m*uhci> <1nodj>
	pos	n.
	def	or {La@.dis@.laus} (#!la$:d$Is@!la$us). 1895-1946, U.S. painter and teacher, born in Hungary. He worked at the Bauhaus (1923-29).
Mohorovivci'c discontinuity	ety	C20: named after Andrija Mohorovi*vci*'c (1857-1936), Yugoslav geologist
Mohorovivci'c discontinuity	0.
	syl	Mo:ho:ro:vi:*vci*'c dis+con+ti+nu+i:ty
	pron	<2m*uh*1r*uviCiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a zone beneath the earth's surface where changes in seismic waves occur: represents the boundary between the earth's crust and its mantle. Often shortened to {Moho}.
Mohs scale	ety	C19: named after Friedrich Mohs (1773-1839), German mineralogist
Mohs scale	0.
	syl	Mohs scale
	pron	<m*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a scale for expressing the hardness of solids by comparing them with ten standards ranging from talc, with a value of 0, to diamond, with a value of 10.
mohur	ety	C17: from Hindi
mohur	0.
	syl	mo+hur
	pron	<1m*uh*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Indian gold coin worth 15 rupees.
MOI	0.
	syl	MOI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ministry of Information (now superseded by {COI) }.
moidore	ety	C18: from Portuguese moeda de ouro: money of gold
moidore	0.
	syl	moi+dore
	pron	<1mcidc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Portuguese gold coin.
moiety	ety	C15: from Old French moiti*'e, from Latin medi*_et*_as middle, from medius 
moieties	infl
	head	moiety
	syl	moi+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moiety	1.
	syl	moi+e:ty
	pron	<1mciiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a half.
moiety	2.
	syl	moi+e:ty
	pron	<1mciiti>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two parts or divisions of something.
moil	ety	C14 (to moisten; later: to work hard in unpleasantly wet conditions) from Old French moillier, ultimately from Latin mollis soft
moil	1.
	syl	moil
	pron	<mcil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to moisten or soil or become moist, soiled, etc.
moil	2.
	syl	moil
	pron	<mcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to toil or drudge (esp. in the phrase {toil and moil) }.
moil	3.
	syl	moil
	pron	<mcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	toil; drudgery.
moil	4.
	syl	moil
	pron	<mcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	confusion; turmoil.
moiler	sub
	head	moil
	syl	moil+er
	pos	n.
moilingly	sub
	head	moil
	syl	moil+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Moira	infl
	head	Moirai
	syl	Moi:ra
	pron	<1mcir*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
the	infl
	head	Moirai
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Moirai	0.
	syl	Moi:rai
	pron	<1mcirE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Greek goddesses of fate. Roman counterparts: the {Parcae}. See {Fates}.
moire	ety	C17: from French, earlier mouaire, from #7mohair 
moire	0.
	syl	moire
	pron	<mwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric, usually silk, having a watered effect.
moir'e	ety	C17: from French, from moire #7mohair 
moir'e	1.
	syl	moi+r*'e
	pron	<1mwa:rA>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a watered or wavelike pattern.
moir'e	2.
	syl	moi+r*'e
	pron	<1mwa:rA>
	pos	n.
	def	such a pattern, impressed on fabrics by means of engraved rollers.
moir'e	3.
	syl	moi+r*'e
	pron	<1mwa:rA>
	pos	n.
	def	any fabric having such a pattern; moire.
moist	ety	C14: from Old French, ultimately related to Latin m*_ucidus musty, from m*_ucus #7mucus 
moist	1.
	syl	moist
	pron	<mcist>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly damp or wet.
moist	2.
	syl	moist
	pron	<mcist>
	pos	adj.
	def	saturated with or suggestive of moisture.
moistly	sub
	head	moist
	syl	moist+ly
	pos	adv.
moistness	sub
	head	moist
	syl	moist+ness
	pos	n.
moisten	0.
	syl	mois+ten
	pron	<1mcisN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become moist.
moistener	sub
	head	moisten
	syl	moist+en+er
	pos	n.
moisture	0.
	syl	mois+ture
	pron	<1mcisC*>
	pos	n.
	def	water or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects. &- {#!mois+ture+less}
moisturise	alt
	head	moisturize
	or	moisturize
	syl	mois+tur+ise
	pron	<1mcisC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
moisturize	0.
	or	moisturise
	syl	mois+tur+ize
	pron	<1mcisC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add or restore moisture to (the air, the skin, etc.).
moistturizer	sub
	head	moisturize
	or	moisturiser
	syl	moist+tur+2iz+er
	pos	n.
moisturiser	sub
	head	moisturize
	or	moistturizer
	syl	mois+tur+2is+er
	pos	n.
moither	ety	C17: of obscure origin
moider	alt
	head	moither
	or	moither
	syl	moi+der
	pron	<1mcid*>
	pos	vb.
moither	1.
	or	moider
	syl	moi+ther
	pron	<1mci@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to bother or bewilder.
moither	2.
	or	moider
	syl	moi+ther
	pron	<1mci@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to talk in a rambling or confused manner.
Mojave	0.
	syl	Mo+ja+ve
	pron	<m*u1ha:vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Mohave}.
moke	ety	C19: origin obscure
moke	1.
	syl	moke
	pron	<m*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang name for {donkey}.
moke	2.
	syl	moke
	pron	<m*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an inferior type of horse.
Mokha	0.
	syl	Mo+kha
	pron	<1m*uk*>, <1mok->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Mocha}.
Mokpo	0.
	syl	Mok+po
	pron	<2m*uk1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW South Korea, on the Yellow Sea. Pop.: 177801 (1970).
mol	0.
	syl	mol
	qual	Chem. symbol for
	def	mole%3.
mol	1.
	syl	mol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	molecular.
mol	2.
	syl	mol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	molecule.
mola	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: millstone
mola	infl
	or	molas
	syl	mo:la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
molas	infl
	head	mola
	or	mola
	syl	mo:las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mola	0.
	syl	mo:la
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {sunfish} (sense 1)}.
molal	ety	C20: from #7mole %3+-#7al %1
molal	0.
	syl	mo+lal
	pron	<1m*ul*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of or consisting of a solution containing one mole of solute per thousand grams of solution.
molalities	infl
	head	molality
	syl	mo+lal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
molality	0.
	syl	mo+lal+i:ty
	pron	<mo1l@liti>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	a measure of concentration equal to the number of moles of solute in a thousand grams of solvent.
molar	ety	C16: from Latin mol*_aris for grinding, from mola millstone
molar	H1.1.
	syl	mo+lar
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 12 broad-faced grinding teeth in man.
molar	H1.2.
	syl	mo+lar
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding tooth in other mammals.
molar	H1.3.
	syl	mo+lar
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating any of these teeth.
molar	H1.4.
	syl	mo+lar
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	used for or capable of grinding.
molar	ety	C19: from Latin m*_ol*_es a mass
molar	H2.1.
	syl	mo+lar
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a physical quantity
	def	per unit amount of substance.
	exam	1	molar volume.
molar	H2.2.
	syl	mo+lar
	pron	<1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	not recommended in technical usage; of a solution
	def	containing one mole of solute per litre of solution.
molarity	0.
	syl	mo+lar+i:ty
	pron	<mo1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for { {concentration} (sense 4)}.
molasses	ety	C16: from Portuguese mela*,co, from Late Latin mell*_aceum must, from Latin mel honey
molasses	1.
	syl	mo+las+ses
	pron	<m*1l@siz>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick brown uncrystallized bitter syrup obtained from sugar during refining.
molasses	2.
	syl	mo+las+ses
	pron	<m*1l@siz>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {treacle} (sense 1)}.
mold	0.
	syl	mold
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {mould}.
moldable	sub
	head	mold
	syl	mold+a:ble
	pos	adj.
moldability	sub
	head	mold
	syl	mold+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
Moldau	1.
	syl	Mol+dau
	pron	<1mcldau>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Moldavia}.
Moldau	2.
	syl	Mol+dau
	pron	<1mcldau>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for the {Vltava}.
Moldavia	1.
	syl	Mol+da+vi:a
	pron	<mol1dAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former principality of E Europe, consisting of the basins of the Rivers Prut and Dniester: in 1940 the E part (Bessarabia) was ceded to the Soviet Union and became the Moldavian SSR; the W part remains a province of Rumania. Rumanian name: {Mol+do+va} (mol#!dova). German name: {Moldau}.
Moldavia	2.
	syl	Mol+da+vi:a
	pron	<mol1dAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Moldavian SSR}.
Moldavian	sub
	head	Moldavia
	syl	Mol+1da+vi:an
	pos	adj. n.
Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Mol+da+vi:an So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SW Soviet Union, bordering on Rumania, by which it was ceded to the Soviet Union in 1940. Capital: Kishinev. Pop.: 3568873 (1970). Area: 33700 sq. km (13012 sq. miles). Also called: {Moldavia, Bessarabia}.
moldavite	ety	C19: named after M#7oldavia 
moldavite	0.
	syl	mol+da+vite
	pron	<1mold*2vIt>
	pos	n.
	def	natural green glass found in Bohemia, thought to be meteoritic in origin.
moldboard	0.
	syl	mold+board
	pron	<1m*uld2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {mouldboard}.
molder	H1.0.
	syl	mold+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {moulder} %1.
molder	H2.0.
	syl	mold+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {moulder%2}.
molding	0.
	syl	mold+ing
	pron	<1m*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {moulding}.
moldier	infl
	head	moldy
	syl	mold:i+er
	pos	adj.
moldiest	infl
	head	moldy
	syl	mold:i+est.
	pos	adj.
moldy	0.
	syl	mold:y
	pron	<1m*uldi>
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {mouldy}.
moldiness	sub
	head	moldy
	syl	mold:i+ness
	pos	n.
mole	ety	Old English m*_al; related to Old High German meil spot
mole	H1.0.
	syl	mole
	pron	<m*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {naevus}.
mole	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch mol, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German mol 
mole	H2.1.
	syl	mole
	pron	<m*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any small burrowing mammal, of the family of Europe, Asia, and North and Central America: order (insectivores). They have velvety, typically dark fur and forearms specialized for digging.
golden mole	2.
	head	mole
	syl	golden mole.
	def	any small African burrowing molelike mammal of the family having copper-coloured fur: order (insectivores).
mole	ety	C20: from German Mol, short for Molek*"ul #7molecule 
mole	H3.0.
	syl	mole
	pron	<m*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of amount of substance; the amount that contains as many elementary entities as there are atoms in 0.012 kilogram of carbon-12. The entity must be specified and may be an atom, a molecule, an ion, a radical, an electron, a photon, etc. Symbol: mol
mole	ety	C16: from French m*^ole, from Latin m*_ol*_es mass
mole	H4.1.
	syl	mole
	pron	<m*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a breakwater.
mole	H4.2.
	syl	mole
	pron	<m*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a harbour protected by a breakwater.
mole	ety	C17: medical use of Latin mola millstone
mole	H5.0.
	syl	mole
	pron	<m*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a fleshy growth in the uterus formed by the degeneration of fetal tissues.
Molech	0.
	syl	Mo+lech
	pron	<1m*ulek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a variant spelling of {Moloch}.
mole cricket	0.
	syl	mole crick+et
	pos	n.
	def	any subterranean orthopterous insect of the family of Europe and North America, similar and related to crickets but having the first pair of legs specialized for digging.
molecular	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<m*u1lekjul*>, <m*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to molecules.
	exam	1	molecular hydrogen.
molecularly	sub
	head	molecular
	syl	mo+1lec:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
molecularay	alt
	head	molecular beam
	or	molecular beam
	syl	mo+lec:u+laray
	pos	n.
molecular beam	0.
	or	molecularay
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar beam
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a parallel beam of atoms or molecules that are at low pressure and suffer no interatomic or intermolecular collisions.
molecular biology	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar bi+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the structure and function of biological molecules, esp. nucleic acids and proteins.
molecular distillation	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	distillation in which a substance is heated under vacuum, the condensing surface being so close to the substance that no intermolecular collisions can occur before condensation.
molecular film	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar film
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {monolayer}.
molecular formula	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar for+mu+la
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical formula indicating the numbers and types of atoms in a molecule.
	exam	1	H\2SO\4 is the molecular formula of sulphuric acid.
molecular sieve	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar sieve
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a material that can absorb large amounts of certain compounds while not absorbing others and is thus suitable for use in separating mixtures.
molecular volume	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar vol+ume
	pos	n.
	def	the volume occupied by one mole of a substance. Also called: {molar volume}.
molecular weight	0.
	syl	mo+lec:u+lar weight
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of all the atomic weights (relative atomic masses) of the atoms in a molecule; the ratio of the average mass per molecule of a specified isotopic composition of a substance to 1/12 the mass of an atom of carbon-12. Abbrev.: {mol. wt}. Also called: {relative molecular mass}.
molecule	ety	C18: via French from New Latin m*_ol*_ecula, diminutive of Latin m*_ol*_es mass, #7mole %4
molecule	1.
	syl	mol+e:cule
	pron	<1moli2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the simplest unit of a chemical compound that can exist, consisting of two or more atoms held together by chemical bonds.
molecule	2.
	syl	mol+e:cule
	pron	<1moli2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small particle.
molehill	1.
	syl	mole+hill
	pron	<1m*ul2hil>
	pos	n.
	def	the small mound of earth thrown up by a burrowing mole.
make a mountain out of a molehill	2.
	head	molehill
	syl	make a mountain out of a molehill.
	def	to exaggerate an unimportant matter out of all proportion.
mole rat	1.
	syl	mole rat
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing molelike African rodent of the family
mole rat	2.
	syl	mole rat
	pos	n.
	def	any similar rodent, esp. any member of the genus of Asia and North Africa: family
mole rat	3.
	syl	mole rat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bandicoot rat} (see { {bandicoot} (sense 2))}.
moleskin	1.
	syl	mole+skin
	pron	<1m*ul2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the dark grey dense velvety pelt of a mole, used as a fur.
moleskin	2.
	syl	mole+skin
	pron	<1m*ul2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing cotton fabric of twill weave used for work clothes, etc.
moleskin	3.
	syl	mole+skin
	pron	<1m*ul2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made from moleskin.
	exam	1	a moleskin waistcoat.
moleskins	0.
	syl	mole+skins
	pron	<1m*ul2skinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	clothing of moleskin.
molest	ety	C14: from Latin molest*_are to annoy, from molestus troublesome, from m*_ol*_es mass
molest	1.
	syl	mo+lest
	pron	<m*1lest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb or annoy by malevolent interference.
molest	2.
	syl	mo+lest
	pron	<m*1lest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accost or attack, esp. with the intention of assaulting sexually.
molestation	sub
	head	molest
	syl	mo+les+ta+tion
	pron	<2m*ule1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
molester	sub
	head	molest
	syl	mo+1lest+er
	pos	n.
Moliere	0.
	syl	Mo:li*`ere
	pron	French <mc1lje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1622-73, French dramatist, regarded as the greatest French writer of comedy. His works include (1664), (1666), (1668), (1670), and (1673).
Molina	0.
	syl	Mo:li:na
	pron	Spanish <mo1lina>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Tirso de Molina}.
moline	ety	C16: probably from Anglo-French molin*'e, from molin #7mill %1, referring to the arms curved back like the ends of a mill-rind
moline	0.
	syl	mo+line
	pron	<m*1lIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of a cross
	def	having arms of equal length, forked and curved back at the ends.
Molise	0.
	syl	Mo+li+se
	pron	Italian <1molEzA>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S central Italy, the second smallest of the regions: separated from {Abruzzi e Molise} in 1965. Capital: Campobasso. Pop.: 319629 (1971). Area: 4438 sq. km (1731 sq. miles).
moll	ety	C17: from Moll, familiar form of Mary 
moll	1.
	syl	moll
	pron	<mol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the female accomplice of a gangster.
moll	2.
	syl	moll
	pron	<mol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a prostitute.
Mollah	0.
	syl	Mol+lah
	pron	<1mc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an older spelling of {Mullah}.
mollescent	ety	C19: from Latin moll*_escere to grow soft, from mollis soft
mollescent	0.
	syl	mol+les+cent
	pron	<mo1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	tending to soften or become soft.
mollescence	sub
	head	mollescent
	syl	mol+1les+cence
	pos	n.
mollify	ety	C15: from Old French mollifier, via Late Latin, from Latin mollis soft+ facere to make
mollifies	infl
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mollifying	infl
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mollified	infl
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mollify	1.
	syl	mol+li+fy
	pron	<1moli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pacify; soothe.
mollify	2.
	syl	mol+li+fy
	pron	<1moli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lessen the harshness or severity of.
mollifiable	sub
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mollification	sub
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
mollifier	sub
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+2fi+er
	pos	n.
mollifyingly	sub
	head	mollify
	syl	mol+li+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mollusc	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin molluscus, from mollis soft
mollusk	alt
	head	mollusc
	or	mollusc
	syl	mol+lusk
	pron	<1mol*sk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mollusc	0.
	or	mollusk
	syl	mol+lusc
	pron	<1mol*sk>
	pos	n.
	def	any invertebrate of the phylum having a soft unsegmented body and often a shell, secreted by a fold of skin (the mantle). The group includes the gastropods (snails, slugs, etc.), bivalves (clams, mussels, etc.), and cephalopods (cuttlefish, octopuses, etc.).
molluscan	sub
	head	mollusc
	or	molluskan
	syl	mol+lus+can
	pron	<mo1l^sk*n>
	pos	adj. n.
molluskan	sub
	head	mollusc
	or	molluscan
	syl	mol+lus+kan
	pron	<mo1l^sk*n>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	U.S.
mollusc-like	sub
	head	mollusc
	or	mollusk-like
	syl	mol:lusc-2like
	pos	adj.
mollusk-like	sub
	head	mollusc
	or	mollusc-like
	syl	mol:lusk-2like
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
molluscoid	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin molluscus soft
molluscoidal	alt
	head	molluscoid
	or	molluscoid
	syl	mol+lus+coi+dal
	pron	<2mol^s1kcidL>
	pos	adj.
molluscoid	0.
	or	molluscoidal
	syl	mol+lus+coid
	pron	<mo1l^skcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a former phylum including the brachiopods and bryozoans now classified separately.
Mollweide projection	ety	C19: named after Karl B. Mollweide (1774-1825), German mathematician and astronomer
Mollweide projection	0.
	syl	Moll:wei:de pro+jec+tion
	pron	<1mol2vId*>
	pos	n.
	def	an equal-area map projection with the parallels and the central meridian being straight lines and the other meridians curved. It is often used to show world distributions of various phenomena.
mollies	infl
	head	molly
	syl	mol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
molly	0.
	syl	mol+ly
	pron	<1moli>
	pos	n.
	def	any brightly coloured tropical or subtropical American freshwater cyprinodont fishes of the genus from Comte F. N. (1758-1850), French statesman]
mollycoddle	ety	C19: from obsolete slang molly an effeminate boy, from Molly girl's name+#7coddle 
mollycoddle	1.
	syl	mol:ly+cod:dle
	pron	<1moli2kodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with indulgent care; pamper.
mollycoddle	2.
	syl	mol:ly+cod:dle
	pron	<1moli2kodL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pampered person.
mollycoddler	sub
	head	mollycoddle
	syl	mol:ly+2cod:dler
	pos	n.
Molly Maguire	ety	C19: the name refers to the female disguise adopted by members of these societies
Molly Maguire	1.
	syl	Mol:ly Ma:guire
	pron	<1moli> <m*1gwI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish history.
	def	a member of a secret society that terrorized law officers during the 1840s to prevent evictions.
Molly Maguire	2.
	syl	Mol:ly Ma:guire
	pron	<1moli> <m*1gwI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Pennsylvania from about 1865 to 1877
	def	a member of a society of miners that terrorized mine owners and their agents in an effort to obtain better pay.
Ferenc	infl
	head	Moln'ar
	syl	Fe:renc
	pron	<1ferents>
	pos	n.
Moln'ar	0.
	syl	Mol:n*'ar
	pron	Hungarian <1molna:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1952, Hungarian dramatist and novelist. His works include the play (1909).
moloch	0.
	syl	mo+loch
	pron	<1m*ulok>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiny Australian desert-living lizard, that feeds on ants: family (agamas). Also called: {mountain devil, spiny lizard}.
Molech	alt
	head	Moloch
	or	Moloch
	syl	Mo+lech
	pron	<1m*ulek>
	pos	n.
Moloch	0.
	or	Molech
	syl	Mo+loch
	pron	<1m*ulok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Semitic deity to whom parents sacrificed their children.
Molokai	0.
	syl	Mo+lo+ka:i
	pron	<2m*ul*u1ka:i>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in central Hawaii. Pop.: 5261 (1970). Area: 676 sq. km (261 sq. miles).
Molopo	0.
	syl	Mo+lo+po
	pron	<m*1l*up*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a seasonal river in South Africa, rising in N Cape Province and flowing west and southwest to the Orange river. Length: about 1000 km (600 miles).
Molotov	H1.0.
	syl	Mol:o+tov
	pron	<1mol*2tof>, Russian <1mcl*t*f>, Russian <1mcl*t*f>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1940-62) for {Perm}.
Vyacheslav Mikhailovich	infl
	head	Molotov
	syl	Vya:che:slav Mi:khai:lo:vich
	pron	<vjiCi1slaf> <mi1$xajl*viC>
	pos	n.
Molotov	H2.0.
	syl	Mol:o:tov
	pron	<1mol*2tof>, Russian <1mcl*t*f>, Russian <1mcl*t*f>
	pos	n.
	def	original surname born 1890, Soviet statesman. As commissar for foreign affairs (1939-49; 1953-56) he negotiated the nonaggression pact with Nazi Germany and attended the founding conference of the United Nations and the Potsdam conference (1945).
Molotov cocktail	ety	C20: named after V. M. M#7olotov 
Molotov cocktail	0.
	syl	Mol:o:tov cock+tail
	pos	n.
	def	an elementary incendiary weapon, usually a bottle of petrol with a short delay fuse or wick; petrol bomb.
molt	0.
	syl	molt
	pron	<m*ult>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {moult}.
molter	sub
	head	molt
	syl	molt+er
	pos	n.
molten	1.
	syl	mol+ten
	pron	<1m*ult*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	liquefied; melted.
	exam	1	molten lead.
molten	2.
	syl	mol+ten
	pron	<1m*ult*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made by having been melted.
	exam	1	molten casts.
molten	3.
	syl	mol+ten
	pron	<1m*ult*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {melt}.
Moltke	1.
	syl	Molt:ke
	pron	German <1mcltk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Hel@.muth Jo@.han@.nes Lud@.wig von} (#!h$elmu$:t jo#!han$$s #!lu$:tv$I*,c f@$n). 1848-1916, German general; chief of the German general staff (1906-14).
Moltke	2.
	syl	Molt:ke
	pron	German <1mcltk*>
	pos	n.
	def	his uncle Count {Hel@.muth Karl Bern@.hard von} (#!h$elmu$:t karl #!b$ernhart f@$n). 1800-91, German field marshal; chief of the Prussian general staff (1858-88).
molto	ety	from Italian, from Latin multum (adv.) much
molto	0.
	syl	mol+to
	pron	<1molt*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. preceded or followed by a musical direction, esp. a tempo marking
	def	very.
	exam	1	allegro molto;
	exam	2	molto adagio.
Molucca Islands	alt
	head	Moluccas
	or	Moluccas
	syl	Mo+luc+ca Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Moluccas	0.
	or	Molucca Islands
	syl	Mo+luc+cas
	pron	<m*u1l^k*z>, <m*->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the Malay Archipelago, between Sulawesi (Celebes) and New Guinea. Capital: Amboina. Area: about 74505 sq. km (28766 sq. miles). Indonesian name: {Maluku}. Former name: {Spice Islands}.
mol wt	0.
	syl	mol. wt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	molecular weight.
moly	ety	C16: from Latin m*_oly, from Greek m*_olu 
molies	infl
	head	moly
	syl	mo:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moly	1.
	syl	mo:ly
	pron	<1m*uli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a magic herb given by Hermes to Odysseus to nullify the spells of Circe.
moly	2.
	syl	mo:ly
	pron	<1m*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	a liliaceous plant, that is native to S Europe and has yellow flowers in a dense cluster.
molybdate	0.
	syl	mo+lyb+date
	pron	<mo1libdAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of a molybdic acid.
molybdenite	0.
	syl	mo+lyb+de+nite
	pron	<mo1libdi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft grey mineral consisting of molybdenum sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form with rhenium as an impurity: the main source of molybdenum and rhenium. Formula: MoS\2.
molybdenous	0.
	syl	mo+lyb+de+nous
	pron	<mo1libdin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing molybdenum in the divalent state.
molybdenum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin molybdaena galena, from Greek molubdaina, from molubdos lead
molybdenum	0.
	syl	mo+lyb+de+num
	pron	<mo1libdin*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard ductile silvery-white metallic element occurring principally in molybdenite: used mainly in alloys, esp. to harden and strengthen steels. Symbol: Mo; atomic no.: 42; atomic wt.: 95.94; valency: 2-6; relative density: 10.22; melting pt.: 2610?%C; boiling pt.: 5560?%C.
molybdic	0.
	syl	mo+lyb+dic
	pron	<mo1libdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing molybdenum in the trivalent or hexavalent state.
molybdous	0.
	syl	mo+lyb+dous
	pron	<mo1libd*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing molybdenum, esp. in a low valence state.
mom	0.
	syl	mom
	pron	<mom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal word for {mother}.
Mombasa	0.
	syl	Mom+ba+sa
	pron	<mom1b@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Kenya, on a coral island in a bay of the Indian Ocean: the chief port for Kenya, Uganda, and NE Tanzania; became British in 1887, capital of the East African Protectorate until 1907. Pop.: 301000 (1973 est.).
moment	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin m*_omentum, from mov*_ere to move
moment	1.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short indefinite period of time.
	exam	1	he'll be here in a moment.
moment	2.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific instant or point in time.
	exam	1	at the moment he came, I was out.
the moment	3.
	head	moment
	syl	the moment.
	def	the present point of time.
	exam	1	at the moment it's fine.
moment	4.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	import, significance, or value.
	exam	1	a man of moment.
moment	5.a.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to produce motion, esp. rotation about a point or axis.
moment	5.b.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of a physical quantity, such as force or mass, and its distance from a fixed reference point. See also {moment of inertia}.
moment	6.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the mean of a specified power of the deviations of all the values of a variable in its frequency distribution. The power of the deviations indicates the order of the moment and the deviations may be from the origin (giving a {moment about the origin}) or from the mean (giving a {moment about the mean) }.
moment	7.a.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an aspect of something.
moment	7.b.
	syl	mo+ment
	pron	<1m*um*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential or constituent element of something.
momentarily	1.
	syl	mo+men+tar:i+ly
	pron	<1m*um*nt*r*li>, <-trili>
	pos	adv.
	def	for an instant; temporarily.
momentarily	2.
	syl	mo+men+tar:i+ly
	pron	<1m*um*nt*r*li>, <-trili>
	pos	adv.
	def	from moment to moment; every instant.
momentarily	xref
	syl	mo+men+tar:i+ly
	pron	<1m*um*nt*r*li>, <-trili>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {mo+ment+ly} (#!m$$$um$$ntl$I).
momentarily	3.
	syl	mo+men+tar:i+ly
	pron	<1m*um*nt*r*li>, <-trili>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	very soon.
momentary	1.
	syl	mo+men+tar:y
	pron	<1m*um*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for only a moment; temporary.
momentary	2.
	syl	mo+men+tar:y
	pron	<1m*um*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or present at each moment.
momentariness	sub
	head	momentary
	syl	mo+men+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
moment of inertia	0.
	syl	mo+ment of in+er+tia
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency of a body to resist angular acceleration, expressed as the sum of the products of the mass of each particle in the body and the square of its perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation. Symbol.
	exam	1	I
moment of truth	1.
	syl	mo+ment of truth
	pos	n.
	def	a moment when a person or thing is put to the test.
moment of truth	2.
	syl	mo+ment of truth
	pos	n.
	def	the point in a bullfight when the matador is about to kill the bull.
momentous	0.
	syl	mo+men+tous
	pron	<m*u1ment*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great significance.
momentously	sub
	head	momentous
	syl	mo+1men+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
momentousness	sub
	head	momentous
	syl	mo+1men+tous+ness
	pos	n.
momentum	ety	C17: from Latin: movement; see #7moment 
momenta	infl
	head	momentum
	or	momentums
	syl	mo+men+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
momentums	infl
	head	momentum
	or	momenta
	syl	mo+men+tums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
momentum	1.
	syl	mo+men+tum
	pron	<m*u1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the product of a body's mass and its velocity. Symbol.
	exam	1	p #800548 #800549
momentum	2.
	syl	mo+men+tum
	pron	<m*u1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the impetus of a body resulting from its motion.
momentum	3.
	syl	mo+men+tum
	pron	<m*u1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	driving power or strength.
momentum	4.
	syl	mo+men+tum
	pron	<m*u1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {moment} (sense 7).
momism	0.
	syl	mom+ism
	pron	<1momiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive dependence on or affection for one's mother.
Theodor	infl
	head	Mommsen
	syl	The:o:dor
	pron	<1tA:o2do:r>
	pos	n.
Mommsen	0.
	syl	Momm:sen
	pron	German <1mcmzN>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-1903, German historian, noted esp. for (1854-56): Nobel prize for literature 1902.
Momuses	infl
	head	Momus
	or	Momi
	syl	Mo:mus:es
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Momi	infl
	head	Momus
	or	Momuses
	syl	Mo:mi
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Momus	1.
	syl	Mo:mus
	pron	<1m*um*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of blame and mockery.
Momus	2.
	syl	Mo:mus
	pron	<1m*um*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a cavilling critic.
Mon	1.
	or	Mons
	syl	Mon
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a people of Burma and Thailand related to the Khmer of Cambodia.
Mon	2.
	syl	Mon
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mon-Khmer family.
Mon	xref
	syl	Mon
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Talaing}.
mon	0.
	syl	mon.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	monetary.
Mon	0.
	syl	Mon.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Monday.
mon-	0.
	syl	mon-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {mono-} before a vowel.
mona	ety	C18: from Spanish or Portuguese: monkey
mona	0.
	syl	mo:na
	pron	<1m*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a W African guenon monkey, with dark fur on the back and white or yellow underparts.
monachal	ety	C16: from Old French, from Church Latin monach*_alis, from monachus #7monk 
monachal	0.
	syl	mon:a+chal
	pron	<1mon*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {monastic}.
monachism	sub
	head	monachal
	syl	mon:a+chism
	pos	n.
monachist	sub
	head	monachal
	syl	mon:a+chist
	pos	adj. n.
monacidic	alt
	head	monacid
	or	monacid
	syl	mon+a:cid+ic
	pron	<2mon*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
monacid	0.
	or	monacidic
	syl	mon+ac:id
	pron	<mon1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	variants of {monoacid}.
Monaco	0.
	syl	Mon:a+co
	pron	<1mon*2k*u>, <m*1na:k*u>, French <mcna1ko>
	pos	n.
	def	a principality in SW Europe, on the Mediterranean and forming an enclave in SE France: the second smallest sovereign state in the world (after the Vatican); consists of {Monaco-Ville} (the capital) on a rocky headland, {La Condamine} (a business area and port), {Monte Carlo} (the resort centre), and {Fontvieille}, a light industrial area. Language: French. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: franc. Pop.: 24000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 189 hectares (476 acres). Related adj.: {Monegasque}.
Monacan	sub
	head	Monaco
	syl	Mon:a+can
	pron	<1mon*k*n>, <m*1na:->
	pos	n. adj.
monad	ety	C17: from Late Latin monas, from Greek: unit, from monos alone
monads	infl
	head	monad
	or	monades
	syl	mon+ads
	pron	<-*2di:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monades	infl
	head	monad
	or	monads
	syl	mon+a+des
	pron	<-*2di:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monad	1.a.
	syl	mon+ad
	pron	<1mon@d>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	def	any fundamental singular metaphysical entity, esp. if autonomous.
monad	1.b.
	syl	mon+ad
	pron	<1mon@d>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the metaphysics of Leibnitz
	def	a simple indestructible nonspatial element regarded as the basis of all reality.
monad	1.c.
	syl	mon+ad
	pron	<1mon@d>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the pantheistic philosophy of Giordano Bruno
	def	a fundamental metaphysical unit that is spatially ex?!tended and psychically aware.
monad	2.
	syl	mon+ad
	pron	<1mon@d>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a single-celled organism, esp. a flagellate protozoan.
monad	3.
	syl	mon+ad
	pron	<1mon@d>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	def	an atom, ion, or radical with a valency of one. {~} Also called (for senses 1, 2): {monas}.
monadic	sub
	head	monad
	or	monadical
	syl	mo+nad+ic
	pron	<mo1n@dik>
	pos	adj.
monadical	sub
	head	monad
	or	monadic
	syl	mo+1nad:i+cal
	pos	adj.
monadically	sub
	head	monad
	syl	mo+1nad:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monadelphous	ety	C19: from #7mono -#7+ -#7adelphous 
monadelphous	1.
	syl	mon:a+del+phous
	pron	<2mon*1delf*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stamens
	def	having united filaments forming a tube around the style.
monadelphous	2.
	syl	mon:a+del+phous
	pron	<2mon*1delf*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having monadelphous stamens.
monadology	alt
	head	monadism
	or	monadism
	syl	mon+ad+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2mon*1dol*Ji>, <2m*u->
	pos	n.
monadism	0.
	or	monadology
	syl	mon+ad+ism
	pron	<1mon*2diz*m>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the writings of Leibnitz
	def	the philosophical doctrine that monads are the ultimate units of reality.
monadistic	sub
	head	monadism
	syl	mon+ad+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
monadnock	ety	C19: named after Mount Monadnock, in New Hampshire
monadnock	0.
	syl	mo+nad+nock
	pron	<m*1n@dnok>
	pos	n.
	def	a residual hill that consists of hard rock in an otherwise eroded area.
Monaghan	1.
	syl	Mon:a+ghan
	pron	<1mon*h*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NE Ireland, in Ulster province: many small lakes. County town: Monaghan. Pop.: 46242 (1971). Area: 1292 sq. km (499 sq. miles).
Monaghan	2.
	syl	Mon:a+ghan
	pron	<1mon*h*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Ireland, county town of Co. Monaghan. Pop.: 5256 (1971).
monal	ety	C18: from Hindi
monaul	alt
	head	monal
	or	monal
	syl	mon+aul
	pron	<1monc:l>
	pos	n.
monal	0.
	or	monaul
	syl	mon+al
	pron	<1monc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several S Asian pheasants of the genus the males of which have a brilliantly coloured plumage.
Mona Lisa	0.
	syl	Mo:na Li:sa
	pron	<1m*un*> <1lEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portrait of a young woman painted by Leonardo da Vinci, admired for her enigmatic smile. Also called: {La Gioconda}.
monandrous	ety	C19: from #7mono -#7+ -#7androus  &- mo+#!nan+dry n.
monandrous	1.
	syl	mo+nan+drous
	pron	<mo1n@ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or preferring only one male sexual partner over a period of time.
monandrous	2.
	syl	mo+nan+drous
	pron	<mo1n@ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having flowers with only one stamen.
monandrous	3.
	syl	mo+nan+drous
	pron	<mo1n@ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having only one stamen.
monanthous	ety	C19: from #7mono -#7+ Greek anthos flower
monanthous	0.
	syl	mo+nan+thous
	pron	<mo1n@nT*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants
	def	having or producing only one flower.
Mona Passage	0.
	syl	Mo:na Pas+sage
	pron	<1m*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, linking the Atlantic with the Caribbean.
monarch	ety	C15: from Late Latin monarcha, from Greek; see #7mono -#7, -#7arch 
monarch	1.
	syl	mon+arch
	pron	<1mon*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sovereign head of state, esp. a king, queen, or emperor, who rules usually by hereditary right.
monarch	2.
	syl	mon+arch
	pron	<1mon*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a supremely powerful or pre-eminent person or thing.
monarch	3.
	syl	mon+arch
	pron	<1mon*k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {milkweed}. a large migratory butterfly, that has orange-and-black wings and feeds on the milkweed plant: family
monarchal	sub
	head	monarch
	or	monarchial
	syl	mo+nar+chal
	pron	<mo1na:kL>
	pos	adj.
monarchial	sub
	head	monarch
	or	monarchal
	syl	mo+nar+chi+al
	pron	<mo1na:ki*l>
	pos	adj.
monarchally	sub
	head	monarch
	syl	mo+1nar+chal+ly
	pos	adv.
monarchist	sub
	head	monarch
	syl	mon+ar+chist
	pos	n. adj.
monarchistic	sub
	head	monarch
	syl	mon+ar+1chis+tic
	pos	adj.
monarchies	infl
	head	monarchy
	syl	mon+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monarchy	1.
	syl	mon+ar+chy
	pron	<1mon*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of government in which supreme authority is vested in a single and usually hereditary figure, such as a king, and whose powers can vary from those of an absolute despot to those of a figurehead.
monarchy	2.
	syl	mon+ar+chy
	pron	<1mon*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a country reigned over by a king, prince, or other monarch.
monarda	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after N. Monard*'es (1493-1588), Spanish botanist
monarda	0.
	syl	mo+nar+da
	pron	<mo1na:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any mintlike North American plant of the genus family (labiates). See also { {horsemint} (sense 2), {bergamot} (sense 4)}.
monades	infl
	head	monas
	syl	mon:a+des
	pron	<1mon*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monas	0.
	syl	mon+as
	pron	<1mon@s>, <1m*u->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {monad} (senses 1, 2).
monastery	ety	C15: from Church Latin monast*_erium, from Late Greek monast*_erion, from Greek mon*'azein to live alone, from monos alone
monasteries	infl
	head	monastery
	syl	mon+as+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monastery	0.
	syl	mon+as+ter:y
	pron	<1mon*st*ri>, <-stri>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence of a religious community, esp. of monks, living in seclusion from secular society and bound by religious vows.
monasterial	sub
	head	monastery
	syl	mon+as+te+ri:al
	pron	<2mon*1sti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
monastic	1.
	syl	mo+nas+tic
	pron	<m*1n@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to monasteries or monks, nuns, etc.
monastic	2.
	syl	mo+nas+tic
	pron	<m*1n@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	resembling this sort of life; reclusive.
monastic	3.
	syl	mo+nas+tic
	pron	<m*1n@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who is committed to this way of life, esp. a monk.
monastically	sub
	head	monastic
	syl	mo+1nas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monasticism	0.
	syl	mo+nas+ti+cism
	pron	<m*1n@sti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the monastic system, movement, or way of life.
monoatomic	alt
	head	monatomic
	or	monatomic
	syl	mon:o+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2mon*u*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
monatomic	1.
	or	monoatomic
	syl	mon+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2mon*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	of an element
	def	having or consisting of single atoms.
	exam	1	argon is a monatomic gas.
monatomic	2.
	or	monoatomic
	syl	mon+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2mon*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	of a compound or molecule
	def	having only one atom or group that can be replaced in a chemical reaction.
monatomic	3.
	or	monoatomic
	syl	mon+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2mon*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a less common word for {monovalent}.
monaural	1.
	syl	mon+au:ral
	pron	<mo1nc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, having, or hearing with only one ear.
monaural	2.
	syl	mon+au:ral
	pron	<mo1nc:r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {monophonic}.
monaurally	sub
	head	monaural
	syl	mon+1au:ral+ly
	pos	adv.
monaxial	0.
	syl	mon+ax+i:al
	pron	<mo1n@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {uniaxial}.
monazite	ety	C19: from German, from Greek monazein to live alone, so called because of its rarity
monazite	0.
	syl	mon:a+zite
	pron	<1mon*2zIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow to reddish-brown mineral consisting of a phosphate of thorium, cerium, and lanthanum in monclinic crystalline form.
Monchen-Gladbach	0.
	syl	M*"on:chen-Glad:bach
	pron	German <1m@on*,cN> <1glatbax>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in W North Rhine-Westphalia: headquarters of NATO forces in N central Europe; textile industry. Pop.: 150274 (1974 est.). Former name: {M*"unchen-Gladbach}.
George	infl
	head	Monck
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Monck	0.
	syl	Monck
	pron	<m^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	1st duke of Albemarle. 1608-70, English general. In the Civil War he was a Royalist until captured (1644) and persuaded to support the Commonwealth. After Cromwell's death he was instrumental in the restoration of Charles II (1660).
Moncton	0.
	syl	Monc+ton
	pron	<1moGkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Canada, in SE New Bruns?!wick. Pop.: 47891 (1971).
Walter	infl
	head	Mondale
	syl	Wal:ter.
	pos	n.
Mondale	0.
	syl	Mon:dale
	pron	<1mon2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, U.S. Democratic politician; vice president of the U.S. since 1977.
Monday	ety	Old English m*_onand@ag moon's day, translation of Late Latin l*_unae di*_es 
Monday	0.
	syl	Mon+day
	pron	<1m^ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	the second day of the week; first day of the working week.
Monday Club	0.
	syl	Mon+day Club
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a club made up of right-wing Conservatives who originally met together for lunch on Monday: founded in 1961.
mondial	ety	C20: from French, ultimately from Latin mundus 
mondial	0.
	syl	mond:i+al
	pron	<1mondi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving the whole world.
Mond process	ety	C19: named after Ludwig Mond (1839-1909), German chemist and industrialist
Mond process	0.
	syl	Mond pro+cess
	pron	<mond>, German <mcnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a process for obtaining nickel by heating the ore in carbon monoxide to produce nickel carbonyl vapour, which is then decomposed at a higher temperature to yield the metal.
Piet	infl
	head	Mondrian
	syl	Piet
	pron	<pEt>
	pos	n.
Mondrian	0.
	syl	Mon:dri:an
	pron	Dutch <1mcndrE2a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1944, Dutch painter, noted esp. as an exponent of the abstract art movement De Stijl.
monecious	0.
	syl	mo+ne:cious
	pron	<mo1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {monoecious}.
moneciously	sub
	head	monecious
	syl	mo+1ne:cious+ly
	pos	adv.
Monegasque	ety	from French, from Proven*,cal mounegasc, from Mounegue Monaco
Monegasque	1.
	syl	Mon+e:gasque
	pron	<2mon*1g@sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Monaco.
Monegasque	2.
	syl	Mon+e:gasque
	pron	<2mon*1g@sk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Monaco or its inhabitants.
Monel metal	ety	C20: named after A. Monell (died 1921), president of the International Nickel Co., New York, which introduced the alloys
Monell metal	alt
	head	Monel metal
	or	Monel metal
	syl	Mo:nell met+al
	pron	<mo1nel>
	pos	n.
Monel metal	0.
	or	Monell metal
	syl	Mo:nel met+al
	pron	<mo1nel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of various silvery corrosion-resistant alloys containing copper (28 per cent), nickel (67 per cent), and smaller quantities of such metals as iron, manganese, and aluminium.
moneme	ety	C20: from #7mono -#7+ -#7eme 
moneme	0.
	syl	mo+neme
	pron	<1m*unEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a less common word for {morpheme}.
Claude	infl
	head	Monet
	syl	Claude
	pron	<klo:d>
	pos	n.
Monet	0.
	syl	Mo:net
	pron	French <mc1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1926, French landscape painter; the leading exponent of impressionism. His interest in the effect of light on colour led him to paint series of pictures of the same subject at different times of day. These include (1889-93), (1892-94), the (1899-1904), and (1899-1906).
monetarist	0.
	syl	mon+e:tar+ist
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates regulation of the money supply as a method of controlling the economy of a country.
monetary	ety	C19: from Late Latin mon*_et*_arius, from Latin mon*_eta #7money 
monetary	0.
	syl	mon+e:tar:y
	pron	<1m^nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to money or currency.
monetarily	sub
	head	monetary
	syl	mon+e:tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
monetary unit	0.
	syl	mon+e:tar:y u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of value and money of a country, esp. the major or standard unit.
monetise	alt
	head	monetize
	or	monetize
	syl	mon+e:tise
	pron	<1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
monetize	1.
	or	monetise
	syl	mon+e:tize
	pron	<1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish as the legal tender of a country.
monetize	2.
	or	monetise
	syl	mon+e:tize
	pron	<1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a legal value to (a coin).
monetization	sub
	head	monetize
	or	monetisation
	syl	mon+e:ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
monetisation	sub
	head	monetize
	or	monetization
	syl	mon+e:ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
money	ety	C13: from Old French moneie, from Latin mon*_eta coinage; see #7mint %2
moneys	infl
	head	money
	or	ies
	syl	mon+eys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ies	infl
	head	money
	or	moneys
	syl	:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
money	1.
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium of exchange that functions as legal tender.
money	2.
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the official currency, in the form of bank notes, coins, etc., issued by a government or other authority.
money	3.
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular denomination or form of currency.
	exam	1	silver money.
money	4.
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	property or assets with reference to their realizable value.
money	5.
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a pecuniary sum or income.
money	6.
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an unspecified amount of paper currency or coins.
	exam	1	money to lend.
for one's money	7.
	head	money
	syl	for one's money.
	def	in one's opinion.
in the money	8.
	head	money
	syl	in the money.
	qual	Informal.
	def	well-off; rich.
one's money's worth	9.
	head	money
	syl	one's money's worth.
	def	full value for the money one has paid for something.
put money into	10.
	head	money
	syl	put money into.
	def	to invest money in.
put money on	11.
	head	money
	syl	put money on.
	def	to place a bet on.
money	xref
	syl	mon+ey
	pron	<1m^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {pecuniary}.
moneybags	0.
	syl	mon:ey+bags
	pron	<1m^ni2b@gz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a very rich person.
moneychanger	1.
	syl	mon:ey+chang:er
	pron	<1m^ni2CAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in the business of exchanging currencies or money.
moneychanger	2.
	syl	mon:ey+chang:er
	pron	<1m^ni2CAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a machine for dispensing coins.
money cowry	1.
	syl	mon+ey cow+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical marine gastropod,
money cowry	2.
	syl	mon+ey cow+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the shell of this mollusc, used as money in some parts of Africa and S Asia.
monied	alt
	head	moneyed
	or	moneyed
	syl	mon+ied
	pron	<1m^nid>
	pos	adj.
moneyed	1.
	or	monied
	syl	mon+eyed
	pron	<1m^nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a great deal of money; rich.
moneyed	2.
	or	monied
	syl	mon+eyed
	pron	<1m^nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from or characterized by money.
moneyer	1.
	syl	mon+ey+er
	pron	<1m^ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who coins money.
moneyer	2.
	syl	mon+ey+er
	pron	<1m^ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for { {banker%1.}}
money-grubbing	0.
	syl	mon:ey-grub:bing
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	seeking greedily to obtain money at every opportunity.
money-grubber	sub
	head	money-grubbing
	syl	mon:ey-2grub:ber
	pos	n.
moneylender	0.
	syl	mon:ey+lend:er
	pron	<1m^ni2lend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lends money at interest as a living.
moneylending	sub
	head	moneylender
	syl	mon:ey+2lend:ing
	pos	adj. n.
moneymaker	1.
	syl	mon:ey+mak:er
	pron	<1m^ni2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is intent on accumulating money.
moneymaker	2.
	syl	mon:ey+mak:er
	pron	<1m^ni2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is or might be profitable.
moneymaking	sub
	head	moneymaker
	syl	mon:ey+2mak:ing
	pos	adj. n.
money market	0.
	syl	mon+ey mar+ket
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	the financial institutions dealing with short-term loans and capital and with foreign exchange. Compare {capital market}.
money of account	0.
	syl	mon+ey of ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {unit of account}.
money order	0.
	syl	mon+ey or+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {postal order}.
money spider	0.
	syl	mon+ey spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain small shiny brownish spiders of the family
money-spinner	0.
	syl	mon:ey-spin:ner
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an enterprise, idea, person, or thing that is a source of wealth.
money wages	0.
	syl	mon+ey wag:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Economics.
	def	wages evaluated with reference to the money paid rather than the equivalent purchasing power. Also called: {nominal wages}. Compare {real wages}.
moneywort	0.
	syl	mon:ey+wort
	pron	<1m^ni2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a European and North American creeping primulaceous plant, with round leaves and yellow flowers. Also called: {creeping Jennie}.
mong	0.
	syl	mong
	pron	<m^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {mongrel}.
monger	ety	Old English mangere, ultimately from Latin mang*_o dealer; compare Old High German mangari 
monger	1.
	syl	mon+ger
	pron	<1m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination except in archaic use
	def	a trader or dealer.
	exam	1	ironmonger.
monger	2.
	syl	mon+ger
	pron	<1m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	a promoter of something unpleasant.
	exam	1	warmonger.
mongering	sub
	head	monger
	syl	mon+ger+ing
	pos	n. adj.
mongoe	alt
	head	mongo
	or	mongo
	syl	mon+goe
	pron	<1moGg*u>
	pos	n.
mongos	infl
	head	mongo
	or	mongoes
	syl	mon+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mongoes	infl
	head	mongo
	or	mongos
	syl	mon+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mongo	0.
	or	mongoe
	syl	mon+go
	pron	<1moGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mongolian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a tugrik.
mongol	0.
	syl	mon+gol
	pron	<1moGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person affected with mongolism.
Mongol	1.
	syl	Mon+gol
	pron	<1moGgol>, <-gL>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Mongolia, esp. a nomad.
Mongol	2.
	syl	Mon+gol
	pron	<1moGgol>, <-gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the Mongolian language.
Mongolia	0.
	syl	Mon+go+li:a
	pron	<moG1g*uli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast region of central Asia, inhabited chiefly by Mongols: now divided into the Mongolian People's Republic, the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region of China, and the Tuva ASSR of the Soviet Union; at its height during the 13th century under Genghis Khan.
mongolian	0.
	syl	mon+go+li:an
	pron	<moG1g*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having mongolism.
Mongolian	1.
	syl	Mon+go+li:an
	pron	<moG1g*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Mongolia, its people, or their language. {~}
Mongoliians	infl
	head	Mongolian
	syl	Mon+go+li:ians
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Mongolian	2.
	syl	Mon+go+li:an
	pron	<moG1g*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native of Mongolia.
Mongolian	3.
	syl	Mon+go+li:an
	pron	<moG1g*uli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	the language of Mongolia: the chief member of the Mongolic branch of the Altaic family.
Mongolian People's Republic	0.
	syl	Mon+go+li:an Peo+ple's Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in E central Asia: made a Chinese province in 1691; became autonomous in 1911 and a republic in 1924. It consists chiefly of a high plateau, with the Gobi Desert in the south, a large lake district in the northwest, and the Altai and Khangai Mountains in the west. Language: Khalkha. Currency: tugrik. Capital: Ulan Bator. Pop.: 1197600 (1969). Area: 1565000 sq. km (604095 sq. miles). Former name (until 1924): {Outer Mongolia}.
Mongolic	1.
	syl	Mon+gol+ic
	pron	<moG1golik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch or subfamily of the Altaic family of languages, including Mongolian, Kalmuck, and Buryat.
Mongolic	2.
	syl	Mon+gol+ic
	pron	<moG1golik>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Mongoloid}.
mongolian idiocy	alt
	head	mongolism
	or	mongolism
	syl	mon+go+li:an id:i:o+cy
	pos	n.
mongolism	0.
	or	mongolian idiocy
	syl	mon+go+lism
	pron	<1moGg*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a chromosomal abnormality resulting in a flat face and nose, short stubby fingers, a vertical fold of skin at the inner edge of the eye, and mental retardation. Also called: {Down's syndrome}.
mongoloid	1.
	syl	mon+gol+oid
	pron	<1moGg*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by mongolism.
mongoloid	2.
	syl	mon+gol+oid
	pron	<1moGg*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a mongoloid person.
Mongoloid	1.
	syl	Mon+gol+oid
	pron	<1moGg*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to one of the major racial groups of mankind, characterized by yellowish complexion, straight black hair, slanting eyes, short nose, and scanty facial hair, including most of the peoples of Asia, the Eskimos, and the North American Indians.
Mongoloid	2.
	syl	Mon+gol+oid
	pron	<1moGg*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this group.
mongoose	ety	C17: from Marathi mang*_us, of Dravidian origin
mongooses	infl
	head	mongoose
	syl	mon+goos:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mongoose	0.
	syl	mon+goose
	pron	<1moG2gu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any small predatory viverrine mammal of the genus and related genera, occurring in Africa and from S Europe to SE Asia, typically having a long tail and brindled coat.
mongrel	ety	C15: from obsolete mong mixture; compare Old English gemong a mingling
mongrel	1.
	syl	mon+grel
	pron	<1m^Ggr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or animal, esp. a dog, of mixed or unknown breeding; a crossbreed or hybrid.
mongrel	2.
	syl	mon+grel
	pron	<1m^Ggr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a person of mixed race. {~}
mongrel	3.
	syl	mon+grel
	pron	<1m^Ggr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	of mixed origin, breeding, character, etc.
mongrelism	sub
	head	mongrel
	or	mongrelness
	syl	mon+grel+ism
	pos	n.
mongrelness	sub
	head	mongrel
	or	mongrelism
	syl	mon+grel+ness
	pos	n.
mongrelly	sub
	head	mongrel
	syl	mon+grel+ly
	pos	adj.
mongrelise	alt
	head	mongrelize
	or	mongrelize
	syl	mon+grel+ise
	pron	<1m^Ggr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mongrelize	0.
	or	mongrelise
	syl	mon+grel+ize
	pron	<1m^Ggr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make mixed or mongrel in breed, race, character, kind, etc.
mongrelization	sub
	head	mongrelize
	or	mongrelisation
	syl	mon+grel:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mongrelisation	sub
	head	mongrelize
	or	mongrelization
	syl	mon+grel:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mongrelizer	sub
	head	mongrelize
	or	mongreliser
	syl	mon+grel+2iz+er
	pos	n.
mongreliser	sub
	head	mongrelize
	or	mongrelizer
	syl	mon+grel+2is+er
	pos	n.
'mongst	0.
	syl	'mongst
	pron	<m^Gst>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	short for {amongst}.
monied	0.
	syl	mon+ied
	pron	<1m^nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {moneyed}.
monies	0.
	syl	mon:ies
	pron	<1m^niz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {money}.
moniker	ety	C19: origin unknown
monicker	alt
	head	moniker
	or	moniker
	syl	mon+ick+er
	pron	<1monik*>
	pos	n.
moniker	0.
	or	monicker
	syl	mon:i+ker
	pron	<1monik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person's name or nickname.
moniliform	ety	C19: from New Latin mon*_iliformis, from Latin mon*_ile necklace+ forma shape
moniliform	0.
	syl	mo+nil:i+form
	pron	<mo1nili2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a string of beads.
	exam	1	moniliform fungi.
monism	1.
	syl	mon+ism
	pron	<1moniz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that reality consists of only one basic substance or element, such as mind or matter. Compare {dualism, pluralism}.
monism	2.
	syl	mon+ism
	pron	<1moniz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Epistemology.
	def	the theory that the object and datum of consciousness are identical.
monism	3.
	syl	mon+ism
	pron	<1moniz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the attempt to explain anything in terms of one principle only.
monist	sub
	head	monism
	syl	mon+ist
	pos	n. adj.
monistic	sub
	head	monism
	syl	mo+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
monistically	sub
	head	monism
	syl	mo+1nis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monition	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin moniti*_o, from mon*_ere to warn
monition	1.
	syl	mo+ni+tion
	pron	<m*u1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a warning or caution; admoni?!tion.
monition	2.
	syl	mo+ni+tion
	pron	<m*u1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a formal notice from a bishop or ecclesiastical court requiring a person to refrain from committing a specific offence.
monitor	ety	C16: from Latin, from mon*_ere to advise
monitor	1.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or piece of equipment that warns, checks, controls, or keeps a continuous record of something.
monitor	2.a.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior pupil with various supervisory duties, etc.
monitor	2.b.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pupil assisting a teacher in classroom organization, etc.
monitor	3.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a television set used in a studio for viewing or checking a programme being transmitted.
monitor	4.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for controlling the direction of a water jet in fire fighting.
monitor	5.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large predatory lizard of the genus and family inhabiting warm regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. See also {Komodo dragon}.
monitor	6.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {giant}. a nozzle for directing a high-pressure jet of water at the material to be excavated.
monitor	7.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a small heavily armoured warship used for coastal assault.
monitor	8.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as a monitor of.
monitor	9.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to observe or record (the activity or performance) of (an engine or other device).
monitor	10.
	syl	mon:i+tor
	pron	<1monit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check (the technical quality) of (a radio or television broadcast).
monitorial	sub
	head	monitor
	syl	mon:i+to+ri:al
	pron	<2moni1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
monitorially	sub
	head	monitor
	syl	mon:i+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
monitorship	sub
	head	monitor
	syl	mon:i+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
monitress	sub
	head	monitor
	syl	mon:i+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
monitory	1.
	syl	mon:i+to:ry
	pron	<1monit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	warning or admonishing.
	exam	1	a monitory look.
monitories	infl
	head	monitory
	syl	mon:i+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monitory	2.
	syl	mon:i+to:ry
	pron	<1monit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	also
	def	a letter containing a monition.
monk	ety	Old English munuc, from Late Latin monachus, from Late Greek: solitary (man), from Greek monos alone
monk	1.
	syl	monk
	pron	<m^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a male member of a religious community bound by vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience. Related adj.: {monastic}.
monk	2.
	syl	monk
	pron	<m^Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a fancy pigeon having a bald pate and often large feathered footings.
Thelonius (Sphere)	1.
	head	Monk
	syl	The:lo:ni:us (Sphere)
	pron	<T*1l*uni*s>
	def	born 1920, U.S. jazz pianist and composer.
Monk	2.
	syl	Monk
	pron	<m^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (George) {Monck}.
monkeries	infl
	head	monkery
	syl	monk+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monkery	1.
	syl	monk+er:y
	pron	<1m^Gk*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	monastic life or practices.
monkery	2.
	syl	monk+er:y
	pron	<1m^Gk*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a monastery or monks collectively.
monkey	ety	C16: perhaps from Low German; compare Middle Low German Moneke name of the ape's son in the tale of Reynard the Fox
monkey	1.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous long-tailed primates excluding the prosimians (lemurs, tarsiers, etc.): comprise the families (see {Old World monkey}) , (see {New World monkey}) , and (marmosets).
monkey	2.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	any primate except man.
monkey	3.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a naughty or mischievous person, esp. a child.
monkey	4.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a pile driver ({monkey engine}) or of some similar mechanical device.
monkey	5.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	modifier
	def	denot?!ing a small light structure or piece of equipment contrived to suit an immediate purpose.
	exam	1	a monkey foresail;
	exam	2	a monkey bridge.
monkey	6.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an addict's dependence on a drug (esp. in the phrase {have a monkey on one's back) }.
monkey	7.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a butt of derision; someone made to look a fool (esp. in the phrase {make a monkey of) }.
monkey	8.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	usage	Slang. esp. in bookmaking
	def	@P#800550 500.
monkey	9.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	?$500.
monkey	10.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a sheep. {~}
monkey	11.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by around, with, etc.
	def	to meddle, fool, or tinker.
monkey	12.
	syl	mon+key
	pron	<1m^Gki>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to imitate; ape.
monkey bread	1.
	syl	mon+key bread
	pos	n.
	def	the gourdlike fruit of the baobab tree.
monkey bread tree	2.
	head	monkey bread
	syl	monkey bread tree.
	def	another name for {baobab}.
monkey business	0.
	syl	mon+key busi+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mischievous, suspect, dishonest, or meddlesome behaviour or acts.
monkey flower	0.
	syl	mon+key flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scrophulariaceous plants of the genus cultivated for their yellow or red flowers. See also { {musk} (sense 3)}.
monkey jacket	0.
	syl	mon+key jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a short close-fitting jacket, esp. a waist-length jacket similar to a mess jacket.
monkey nut	0.
	syl	mon+key nut
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for a { {peanut} (sense 1)}.
monkeypot	1.
	syl	mon:key+pot
	pron	<1m^Gki2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical trees of the genus family
monkeypot	2.
	syl	mon:key+pot
	pron	<1m^Gki2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	the large urn-shaped pod of any of these trees, formerly used to catch monkeys by baiting it with sugar.
monkeypot	3.
	syl	mon:key+pot
	pron	<1m^Gki2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a melting pot used in making flint glass.
monkey puzzle	ety	so called because monkeys have difficulty climbing them
monkey puzzle	0.
	syl	mon+key puz+zle
	pos	n.
	def	a South American coniferous tree, having branches shaped like a candelabra and stiff sharp leaves: family Also called: {Chile pine}.
monkey suit	0.
	syl	mon+key suit
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a man's evening dress.
monkey shines	alt
	head	monkey tricks
	or	monkey tricks
	syl	mon+key shines
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
monkey tricks	0.
	or	monkey shines
	syl	mon+key tricks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mischievous behaviour or acts, such as practical jokes.
monkey wrench	0.
	syl	mon+key wrench
	pos	n.
	def	a wrench with adjustable jaws.
monkfish	infl
	or	monkfishes
	syl	monk+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monkfishes	infl
	head	monkfish
	or	monkfish
	syl	monk+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monkfish	1.
	syl	monk+fish
	pron	<1m^Gk2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {goosefish}. any of various anglers of the genus
monkfish	2.
	syl	monk+fish
	pron	<1m^Gk2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {angel shark}.
Mon-Khmer	1.
	syl	Mon-Khmer
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages spoken in Cambodia, Burma, and Assam, sometimes considered to be related to the Malayo-Polynesian family. See also {Austro-Asiatic}.
Mon-Khmer	2.
	syl	Mon-Khmer
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to this family of languages.
monkhood	1.
	syl	monk+hood
	pron	<1m^Gkhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a monk.
monkhood	2.
	syl	monk+hood
	pron	<1m^Gkhud>
	pos	n.
	def	monks collectively.
monkish	0.
	syl	monk+ish
	pron	<1m^GkiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a monk or monks.
monkishly	sub
	head	monkish
	syl	monk+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
monkishness	sub
	head	monkish
	syl	monk+ish+ness
	pos	n.
monk's cloth	0.
	syl	monk's cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy cotton fabric of basket weave, used mainly for bedspreads.
monkshood	0.
	syl	monks+hood
	pron	<1m^Gkshud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several poisonous N temperate plants of the ranunculaceous genus esp. that have hooded blue-purple flowers.
Monmouth	H1.0.
	syl	Mon+mouth
	pron	<1monm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E Wales, in Gwent: Norman castle, where Henry V was born in 1387. Pop.: 6545 (1971).
James Scott	infl
	head	Monmouth
	syl	James Scott
	pos	n.
Monmouth	H2.0.
	syl	Mon:mouth
	pron	<1monm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	Duke of Monmouth. 1649-85, the illegitimate son of Charles II of England, he led a rebellion against James II in support of his own claim to the Crown; captured and beheaded.
Monmouthshire	0.
	syl	Mon+mouth+shire
	pron	<1monm*T2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of E Wales, now corresponding roughly to the county of Gwent: administratively part of England for three centuries (until 1830).
Jean	infl
	head	Monnet
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z*~a>
	pos	n.
Monnet	0.
	syl	Mon:net
	pron	French <mc1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1888, French economist and public servant, regarded as founding father of the European Economic Community. He was first president (1952-55) of the European Coal and Steel Community.
mono	1.
	syl	mon:o
	pron	<1mon*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {monophonic}.
mono	2.
	syl	mon:o
	pron	<1mon*u>
	pos	n.
	def	monophonic sound; monophony.
mono-	ety	from Greek monos 
mono-	1.
	syl	mon:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	one; single.
	exam	1	monochrome;
	exam	2	monorail.
mono-	2.
	syl	mon:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating that a chemical compound contains a single specified atom or group.
	exam	1	monoxide.
monacid	infl
	head	monoacid
	syl	mon+ac+id
	pron	<2mon*u*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
monoacidic	infl
	head	monoacid
	or	monacidic
	syl	mon:o+a:cid+ic
	pron	<2mon*u*1sidik>
	pos	adj.
monacidic	infl
	head	monoacid
	or	monoacidic
	syl	mon:a+cid+ic
	pos	adj.
monoacid	0.
	syl	mon:o+ac+id
	pron	<2mon*u1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a base
	def	capable of reacting with only one molecule of a monobasic acid; having only one hydroxide ion per molecule.
monoatomic	0.
	syl	mon:o+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2mon*u*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {monatomic}.
monobasic	0.
	syl	mon:o+ba+sic
	pron	<2mon*u1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of an acid, such as hydrogen chloride
	def	having only one replaceable hydrogen atom per molecule.
monocarp	0.
	syl	mon:o+carp
	pron	<1mon*u2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that is monocarpic.
monocarpous	alt
	head	monocarpellary
	or	monocarpellary
	syl	mon:o+car+pous
	pron	<2mon*u1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
monocarpellary	1.
	or	monocarpous
	syl	mon:o+car+pel+lar:y
	pron	<2mon*u1ka:pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having only one carpel.
monocarpellary	2.
	or	monocarpous
	syl	mon:o+car+pel+lar:y
	pron	<2mon*u1ka:pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant gynoecium
	def	consisting of one carpel.
monocarpous	alt
	head	monocarpic
	or	monocarpic
	syl	mon:o+car+pous
	pos	adj.
monocarpic	0.
	or	monocarpous
	syl	mon:o+car+pic
	pron	<2mon*u1ka:pik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some flowering plants
	def	producing fruit only once before dying.
Monoceros	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin: unicorn, from Greek monokeros with a single horn, from #7mono -#7+ keras horn
Monocerotis	infl
	head	Monoceros
	syl	Mo+noc+er:o+tis
	pron	<m*2nos*1r*utis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Monoceros	0.
	syl	Mo+noc+er+os
	pron	<m*1nos*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation on the celestial equator crossed by the Milky Way and lying close to Orion and Canis Major.
monochasium	ety	C19: #7mono -#7+ - chasium as in #7dicha?!sium 
monochasia	infl
	head	monochasium
	syl	mon:o+cha+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monochasium	0.
	syl	mon:o+cha+si:um
	pron	<2mon*u1kAzi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cymose inflorescence in which each branch gives rise to one other branch only, as in the forget-me-not and buttercup. Compare {dichasium}.
monochasial	sub
	head	monochasium
	syl	mon:o+1cha+si:al
	pos	adj.
monochloride	0.
	syl	mon:o+chlo+ride
	pron	<2mon*1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chloride containing one atom of chlorine per molecule.
monochord	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin, from Greek monokhordon, from #7mono -#7+ khord*_e string
monochord	0.
	syl	mon:o+chord
	pron	<1mon*u2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument employed in acoustic analysis or investigation, consisting usually of one string stretched over a resonator of wood. Also called: {sonom?!eter}.
monochromate	alt
	head	monochromat
	or	monochromat
	syl	mon:o+chro+mate
	pron	<2mon*u1kr*umAt>
	pos	n.
monochromat	0.
	or	monochromate
	syl	mon:o+chro+mat
	pron	<2mon*u1kr*um@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who perceives all colours as a single hue.
monochroic	alt
	head	monochromatic
	or	monochromatic
	syl	mon:o+chro+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1kr*uik>
	pos	adj.
monochromatic	1.
	or	monochroic
	syl	mon:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2mon*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {homochromatic}. (of light or other electromagnetic radiation) having only one wavelength.
monochromatic	2.
	or	monochroic
	syl	mon:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2mon*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of moving particles
	def	having only one kinetic energy.
monochromatic	3.
	or	monochroic
	syl	mon:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2mon*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to monochromatism.
monochromatic	4.
	or	monochroic
	syl	mon:o+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2mon*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is totally colour-blind.
monochromatically	sub
	head	monochromatic
	syl	mon:o+chro+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monochromatism	0.
	syl	mon:o+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<2mon*u1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a visual defect in which all colours appear as variations of a single hue.
monochrome	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek monokhr*_omos of one colour
monochrome	1.
	syl	mon:o+chrome
	pron	<1mon*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a black-and-white photograph or transparency.
monochrome	2.
	syl	mon:o+chrome
	pron	<1mon*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	black and white.
monochrome	3.a.
	syl	mon:o+chrome
	pron	<1mon*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting, drawing, etc., done in a range of tones of a single colour.
monochrome	3.b.
	syl	mon:o+chrome
	pron	<1mon*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or art of this.
monochrome	4.
	syl	mon:o+chrome
	pron	<1mon*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	executed in or resembling monochrome.
	exam	1	a monochrome print.
monochrome	xref
	syl	mon:o+chrome
	pron	<1mon*2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 3,4): {monotint}.
monochromic	sub
	head	monochrome
	or	monochromical
	syl	mon:o+1chro+mic
	pos	adj.
monochromical	sub
	head	monochrome
	or	monochromic
	syl	mon:o+1chro+mi+cal
	pos	adj.
monochromist	sub
	head	monochrome
	syl	mon:o+2chrom+ist
	pos	n.
monocle	ety	C19: from French, from Late Latin monoculus one-eyed, from #7mono -#7+ oculus eye
monocle	0.
	syl	mon:o+cle
	pron	<1mon*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens for correcting defective vision of one eye, held in position by the facial muscles.
monocled	sub
	head	monocle
	syl	mon:o+cled
	pos	adj.
monocline	ety	C19: from #7mono -#7+ Greek kl*_inein to lean
monocline	0.
	syl	mon:o+cline
	pron	<1mon*u2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fold in stratified rocks in which the strata are inclined in the same direction from the horizontal.
monoclinal	sub
	head	monocline
	syl	mon:o+1cli+nal
	pos	adj. n.
monoclinally	sub
	head	monocline
	syl	mon:o+1cli+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
monoclinic	0.
	syl	mon:o+clin+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1klinik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	relating to or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three unequal axes, one pair of which are not at right angles to each other.
monoclinous	0.
	syl	mon:o+cli+nous
	pron	<2mon*u1klIn*s>, <1mon*u2klIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowering plants
	def	having the male and female reproductive organs on the same flower. Compare {diclinous}.
monoclinism	sub
	head	monoclinous
	syl	mon:o+2cli+nism
	pos	n.
monocoque	ety	C20: from French, from #7mono -#7+ coque shell
monocoque	1.
	syl	mon:o+coque
	pron	<1mon*2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aircraft fuselage, car body, etc., in which all or most of the loads are taken by the skin.
monocoque	2.
	syl	mon:o+coque
	pron	<1mon*2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of racing-car design with no separate chassis and body.
monocoque	3.
	syl	mon:o+coque
	pron	<1mon*2kok>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the design characteristic of a monocoque.
monocotyledon	0.
	syl	mon:o+cot:y+le:don
	pron	<2mon*u2koti1lEdN>
	pos	n.
	def	any flowering plant of the group having a single embryonic seed leaf, leaves with parallel veins, and flowers with parts in threes: includes grasses, lilies, palms, and orchids. Often shortened to {monocot}. Compare {dicotyledon}.
monocotyledonous	sub
	head	monocotyledon
	syl	mon:o+2cot:y+1le:don+ous
	pos	adj.
monocracies	infl
	head	monocracy
	syl	mo+noc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monocracy	0.
	syl	mo+noc+ra+cy
	pron	<mo1nokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by one person. &- {mon@.o+crat} (#!m$An$$@!kr@at) &- {@!mon@.o+#!crat+ic}
monocular	ety	C17: from Late Latin monoculus one-eyed
monocular	0.
	syl	mo+noc:u+lar
	pron	<mo1nokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or intended for the use of only one eye.
monocularly	sub
	head	monocular
	syl	mo+1noc:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
monoculture	0.
	syl	mon:o+cul+ture
	pron	<1mon*u2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous growing of one type of crop.
monocycle	0.
	syl	mon:o+cy+cle
	pron	<1mon*2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {unicycle}.
monocyclic	1.
	syl	mon:o+cy+clic
	pron	<2mon*u1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	containing only one ring of atoms. Also: {mono?!nuclear}.
monocyclic	2.
	syl	mon:o+cy+clic
	pron	<2mon*u1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sepals, petals, or stamens
	def	arranged in a single whorl.
monocyclic	3.
	syl	mon:o+cy+clic
	pron	<2mon*u1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {annual} (sense 3)}.
monocyte	0.
	syl	mon:o+cyte
	pron	<1mon*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large phagocytic leucocyte with a spherical nucleus and clear cytoplasm.
monocytic	sub
	head	monocyte
	syl	mon:o+cyt+ic
	pron	<2mon*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
monocytoid	sub
	head	monocyte
	syl	mon:o+1cy+toid
	pos	adj.
monodrama	0.
	syl	mon:o+dra+ma
	pron	<1mon*u2dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a play or other dramatic piece for a single performer.
monody	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek mon*_oidia, from #7mono -#7+ aeidein to sing
monodies	infl
	head	monody
	syl	mon:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monody	1.
	syl	mon:o+dy
	pron	<1mon*di>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek tragedy
	def	an ode sung by a single actor.
monody	2.
	syl	mon:o+dy
	pron	<1mon*di>
	pos	n.
	def	any poem of lament for someone's death.
monody	3.
	syl	mon:o+dy
	pron	<1mon*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a style of composition consisting of a single vocal part, usually with accompaniment.
monody	4.
	syl	mon:o+dy
	pron	<1mon*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a monotonous sound.
monodic	sub
	head	monody
	or	monodical
	syl	mo+nod+ic
	pron	<mo1nodik>
	pos	adj.
monodical	sub
	head	monody
	or	monodic
	syl	mo+1nod:i+cal
	pos	adj.
monodically	sub
	head	monody
	syl	mo+1nod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monodist	sub
	head	monody
	syl	mon:o+dist
	pos	n.
monoecious	ety	C18: from New Latin monoecia, from #7mono -#7+ Greek oikos house
monecious	infl
	head	monoecious
	or	monoicous
	syl	mo+ne:cious
	pron	<mo1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
monoicous	infl
	head	monoecious
	or	monecious
	syl	mo+noi+cous
	pron	<mo1nGik*s>
	pos	adj.
monoecious	1.
	syl	mo+noe:cious
	pron	<mo1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some flowering plants
	def	having the male and female reproductive organs in separate flowers on the same plant.
monoecious	2.
	syl	mo+noe:cious
	pron	<mo1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some animals and lower plants
	def	hermaphrodite.
monoecious	xref
	syl	mo+noe:cious
	pron	<mo1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {dioecious}.
monoeciously	sub
	head	monoecious
	or	moneciously
	syl	mo+1noe:cious+ly
	pos	adv.
moneciously	sub
	head	monoecious
	or	monoeciously
	syl	mo+1ne:cious+ly
	pos	adv.
monofil	alt
	head	monofilament
	or	monofilament
	syl	mon:o+fil
	pron	<1mon*fil>
	pos	n.
monofilament	0.
	or	monofil
	syl	mon:o+fil:a+ment
	pron	<2mon*1fil*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	synthetic thread or yarn composed of a single strand rather than twisted fibres.
monogamist	0.
	syl	mo+nog:a+mist
	pron	<m*1nog*mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or practises monogamy.
monogamistic	sub
	head	monogamist
	syl	mo+2nog:a+1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
monogamy	ety	C17: via French from Late Latin monogamia, from Greek; see #7mono -#7+ -#7gamy 
monogamy	1.
	syl	mo+nog:a+my
	pron	<mo1nog*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or practice of having only one husband or wife over a period of time. Compare { {bigamy, polygamy} (sense 1)}.
monogamy	2.
	syl	mo+nog:a+my
	pron	<mo1nog*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the practice of having only one mate. Compare {digamy}.
monogamous	sub
	head	monogamy
	syl	mo+1nog:a+mous
	pos	adj.
monogamously	sub
	head	monogamy
	syl	mo+1nog:a+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
monogamousness	sub
	head	monogamy
	syl	mo+1nog:a+mous+ness
	pos	n.
monogeny	alt
	head	monogenesis
	or	monogenesis
	syl	mo+nog+e:ny
	pron	<mo?!1noJini>
	pos	n.
monogenesis	1.
	or	monogeny
	syl	mon:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mo?!n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical descent of all organisms from a single cell or organism.
monogenesis	2.
	or	monogeny
	syl	mon:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mo?!n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction in animals.
monogenesis	3.
	or	monogeny
	syl	mon:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mo?!n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the direct development of an ovum into an organism resembling the adult.
monogenesis	4.
	or	monogeny
	syl	mon:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mo?!n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical descent of all human beings from a single pair of ancestors.
monogenesis	xref
	or	monogeny
	syl	mon:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mo?!n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {polygenesis}.
monogenous	alt
	head	monogenetic
	or	monogenetic
	syl	mo+nog+e:nous
	pron	<mo?!1noJ*n*s>
	pos	adj.
monogenetic	1.
	or	monogenous
	syl	mon:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2mon*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or showing monogenesis.
monogenetic	2.
	or	monogenous
	syl	mon:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2mon*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to animals, such as some flukes, that complete their life cycle on only one host.
monogenetic	3.
	or	monogenous
	syl	mon:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2mon*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks and rock formations
	def	formed from one source or by one process.
monogenic	1.
	syl	mon:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	of or relating to an inherited character difference that is controlled by one pair of genes.
monogenic	2.
	syl	mon:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	producing offspring of one sex.
monogram	ety	C17: from Late Latin monogramma, from Greek; see #7mono -#7, -#7gram 
monogram	0.
	syl	mon:o+gram
	pron	<1mon*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a design of one or more letters, esp. initials, embroidered on clothing, printed on stationery, etc.
monogrammatic	sub
	head	monogram
	syl	mon:o+gram+mat:ic
	pron	<2mon*gr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
monograph	1.
	syl	mon:o+graph
	pron	<1mon*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a paper, book, or other work concerned with a single subject or aspect of a subject. {~}
monograph	2.
	syl	mon:o+graph
	pron	<1mon*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	to write a monograph on.
monographer	sub
	head	monograph
	or	monographist
	syl	mo+nog+ra+pher
	pron	<mo1nogr*f*>
	pos	n.
monographist	sub
	head	monograph
	or	monographer
	syl	mo+1nog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
monographic	sub
	head	monograph
	syl	mon:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
monographically	sub
	head	monograph
	syl	mon:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monogyny	0.
	syl	mo+nog:y+ny
	pron	<mo1noJini>
	pos	n.
	def	the custom of having only one female sexual partner over a period of time.
monogynist	sub
	head	monogyny
	syl	mo+1nog:y+nist
	pos	n.
monogynous	sub
	head	monogyny
	syl	mo+1nog:y+nous
	pos	adj.
monohull	0.
	syl	mon:o+hull
	pron	<1mon*u2h^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with a single hull. Compare {multihull}.
monohybrid	0.
	syl	mon:o+hy+brid
	pron	<2mon*u1hIbrid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the offspring of two individuals that differ with respect to one pair of genes.
monohydrate	0.
	syl	mon:o+hy+drate
	pron	<2mon*u1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrate, such as ferrous sulphate monohydrate, FeSO\4.H\2O, containing one molecule of water per molecule of the compound.
monohydrated	sub
	head	monohydrate
	syl	mon:o+1hy+drat+ed
	pos	adj.
monohydric	0.
	syl	mon:o+hy+dric
	pron	<2mon*u1hIdrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {monohydroxy}, esp. when applied to alcohols.
monohydroxy	0.
	syl	mon:o+hy+drox:y
	pron	<2mon*uhI1droksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	containing one hydroxyl group per molecule. Also: {monohydric}.
monoicous	0.
	syl	mo+noi+cous
	pron	<mo1ncik*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {monoecious}.
monoicously	sub
	head	monoicous
	syl	mo+1noi+cous+ly
	pos	adv.
monolatry	0.
	syl	mo+nol:a+try
	pron	<mo1nol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the exclusive worship of one god without excluding the existence of others.
monolater	sub
	head	monolatry
	or	monolatrist
	syl	mo+nol:a+ter
	pron	<mo1nol*t*>
	pos	n.
monolatrist	sub
	head	monolatry
	or	monolater
	syl	mo+1nol:a+trist
	pos	n.
monolatrous	sub
	head	monolatry
	syl	mo+1nol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
monolayer	0.
	syl	mon:o+lay+er
	pron	<1mon*u2lA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a single layer of atoms or molecules adsorbed on a surface. Also called: {molecular film}.
monolingual	0.
	syl	mon:o+lin+gual
	pron	<2mon*u1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	knowing or expressed in only one language. Compare {bilingual, multilingual}.
monolith	ety	C19: via French from Greek monolithos made from a single stone
monolith	1.
	syl	mon:o+lith
	pron	<1mon*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a large block of stone or anything that resembles one in appearance, intractability, etc.
monolith	2.
	syl	mon:o+lith
	pron	<1mon*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a statue, obelisk, column, etc., cut from one block of stone.
monolith	3.
	syl	mon:o+lith
	pron	<1mon*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a large hollow foundation piece sunk as a caisson and having a number of compartments that are filled with concrete when it has reached its correct position.
monolithic	1.
	syl	mon:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2mon*1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like a monolith.
monolithic	2.
	syl	mon:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2mon*1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by hugeness, impenetrability, or intractability.
	exam	1	a monolithic government.
monolithic	3.
	syl	mon:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2mon*1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Electronics. of an integrated circuit
	def	having all components manufactured into or on top of a single chip of silicon. Compare { {hybrid} (sense 6)}.
monolithically	sub
	head	monolithic
	syl	mon:o+1lith:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monologue	ety	C17: via French from Greek monologos speaking alone
monologue	1.
	syl	mon:o+logue
	pron	<1mon*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a long speech made by one actor in a play, film, etc., esp. when alone.
monologue	2.
	syl	mon:o+logue
	pron	<1mon*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic piece for a single performer.
monologue	3.
	syl	mon:o+logue
	pron	<1mon*2log>
	pos	n.
	def	any long speech by one person, esp. when interfering with conversation.
monologic	sub
	head	monologue
	or	monological
	syl	mon:o+log+ic
	pron	<2mon*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
monological	sub
	head	monologue
	or	monologic
	syl	mon:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
monologist	sub
	head	monologue
	syl	mon:o+log+ist
	pron	<1mon*2logist>, <m*1nol*gist>
	pos	n.
monology	sub
	head	monologue
	syl	mo+nol+o:gy
	pron	<mo1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
monomania	0.
	syl	mon:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2mon*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive mental preoccupation with one thing, idea, etc.
monomaniac	sub
	head	monomania
	syl	mon:o+1ma+ni+2ac
	pos	n.
monomaniacal	sub
	head	monomania
	syl	mon:o+ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2mon*um*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
monomark	0.
	syl	mon:o+mark
	pron	<1mon*ma:k>
	qual	Brit. n.
	def	a series of letters or figures to identify goods, personal articles, etc.
monomer	0.
	syl	mon:o+mer
	pron	<1mon*m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a compound whose molecules can join together to form a polymer.
monomeric	sub
	head	monomer
	syl	mon:o+mer+ic
	pron	<2mon*1merik>
	pos	adj.
monomerous	0.
	syl	mo+nom+er+ous
	pron	<mo1nom*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having whorls consisting of only one member.
monometallic	1.
	syl	mon:o+me+tal+lic
	pron	<2mon*umi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of coins
	def	consisting of one metal only.
monometallic	2.
	syl	mon:o+me+tal+lic
	pron	<2mon*umi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to monometallism.
monometallism	1.
	syl	mon:o+met+al+lism
	pron	<2mon*u1met%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of one metal, esp. gold or silver, as the sole standard of value and currency.
monometallism	2.
	syl	mon:o+met+al+lism
	pron	<2mon*u1met%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the economic policies supporting a monometallic standard.
monometallist	sub
	head	monometallism
	syl	mon:o+1met+al+list
	pos	n.
monometer	0.
	syl	mo+nom+e:ter
	pron	<mo1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of verse consist?!ing of one metrical foot.
monometrical	sub
	head	monometer
	or	monometric
	syl	mon:o+met+ri+cal
	pron	<2mon*u1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
monometric	sub
	head	monometer
	or	monometrical
	syl	mon:o+1met+ric
	pos	adj.
monomial	ety	C18: #7mono -#7+ (#7bin) #7omial 
monomial	1.
	syl	mo+no+mi:al
	pron	<mo1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an expression consist?!ing of a single term, such as 5
monomial	2.
	syl	mo+no+mi:al
	pron	<mo1n*umi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of a single algebraic term.
monomial	3.
	syl	mo+no+mi:al
	pron	<mo1n*umi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a taxonomic name that consists of a single term.
monomolecular	0.
	syl	mon:o+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2mon*um*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or involving single molecules.
	exam	1	a monomolecular layer.
monomorphous	alt
	head	monomorphic
	or	monomorphic
	syl	mon:o+mor+phous
	pos	adj.
monomorphic	1.
	or	monomorphous
	syl	mon:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2mon*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an individual organism
	def	showing little or no change in structure during the entire life history.
monomorphic	2.
	or	monomorphous
	syl	mon:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2mon*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a species
	def	existing or having parts that exist in only one form.
monomorphic	3.
	or	monomorphous
	syl	mon:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2mon*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	having only one crystalline form.
monomorphism	sub
	head	monomorphic
	syl	mon:o+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
Monongahela	0.
	syl	Mo+non+ga+he+la
	pron	<m*2noGg*1hEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the northeastern U.S., flowing generally north to the Allegheny River at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, forming the Ohio River. Length: 206 km (128 miles).
mononuclear	1.
	syl	mon:o+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2mon*u1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cell
	def	having only one nucleus.
mononuclear	2.
	syl	mon:o+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2mon*u1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {monocyclic}.
mononucleosis	1.
	syl	mon:o+nu+cle:o+sis
	pron	<2mon*u2nju:kli1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of a large number of monocytes in the blood.
mononucleosis	2.
	syl	mon:o+nu+cle:o+sis
	pron	<2mon*u2nju:kli1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	See {infectious mononucleosis}.
monopetalous	1.
	syl	mon:o+pet+al+ous
	pron	<2mon*u1petL*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {gamopetalous}.
monopetalous	2.
	syl	mon:o+pet+al+ous
	pron	<2mon*u1petL*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having only one petal.
monophagous	0.
	syl	mo+noph:a+gous
	pron	<m*1nof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on only one type of food.
	exam	1	monophagous insects.
monophagy	sub
	head	monophagous
	syl	mo+1noph:a+gy
	pos	n.
monophobia	0.
	syl	mon:o+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2mon*u1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fear of being alone.
monophobic	sub
	head	monophobia
	syl	mon:o+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
monophonic	1.
	syl	mon:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {monaural}. (of a system of broadcasting, recording, or reproducing sound) using only one channel between source and loudspeaker. Sometimes shortened to {mono}. Compare {stereophonic}.
monophonic	2.
	syl	mon:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a style of musical composition consisting of a single melodic line. See also { {monody} (sense 3)}. &- {mo+noph@.o+ny} (m$A#!n$Af$$n$I)
monophthong	ety	C17: from Greek monophthongos, from #7mono -#7+ thongos sound
monophthong	0.
	syl	mon+oph+thong
	pron	<1mon*f2ToG>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple or pure vowel.
monophthongal	sub
	head	monophthong
	syl	mon+oph+thon+gal
	pron	<2mon*f1ToGgL>
	pos	adj.
monophyletic	1.
	syl	mon:o+phy+let+ic
	pron	<2mon*ufI1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by descent from a single ancestral group of animals or plants.
monophyletic	2.
	syl	mon:o+phy+let+ic
	pron	<2mon*ufI1letik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	of or belonging to a single stock.
monophyllous	0.
	syl	mon:o+phyl+lous
	pron	<2mon*u1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having or consist?!ing of only one leaf or leaflike part.
Monophysite	ety	C17: via Church Latin from Late Greek, from #7mono -#7+ phusis nature
Monophysite	1.
	syl	Mo+noph:y+site
	pron	<mo1nofi2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a person who holds that there is only one nature in the person of Christ, which is primarily divine with human attributes. {~}
Monophysite	2.
	syl	Mo+noph:y+site
	pron	<mo1nofi2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	of or relating to this belief.
Monophysitic	sub
	head	Monophysite
	syl	Mon:o+phy+sit+ic
	pron	<2mon*ufi1sitik>
	pos	adj.
Monophysitism	sub
	head	Monophysite
	syl	Mo+1noph:y+2sit+ism
	pos	n.
monoplane	0.
	syl	mon:o+plane
	pron	<1mon*u2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aeroplane with only one pair of wings. Compare {biplane}.
monoplegia	0.
	syl	mon:o+ple:gi:a
	pron	<2mon*u1plEJi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	paralysis limited to one limb or a single group of muscles.
monoplegic	sub
	head	monoplegia
	syl	mon:o+ple:gic
	pron	<2mon*u1plEJik>
	pos	adj.
monoploid	0.
	syl	mon:o+ploid
	pron	<1mon*2plcid>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a less common word for {haploid}.
monopode	ety	C19: from Late Latin monopodius 
monopode	1.
	syl	mon:o+pode
	pron	<1mon*2p*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a legendary one-legged race of Africa.
monopode	2.
	syl	mon:o+pode
	pron	<1mon*2p*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {monopodium}.
monopodium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek monopous, from #7mono -#7+ pous foot
monopodia	infl
	head	monopodium
	syl	mon:o+po+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monopodium	0.
	syl	mon:o+po+di:um
	pron	<2mon*1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the main axis of growth in the pine tree and similar plants: the main stem, which elongates from the tip and gives rise to lateral branches. Compare {sympodium}.
monopodial	sub
	head	monopodium
	syl	mon:o+1po+di:al
	pos	adj.
monopodially	sub
	head	monopodium
	syl	mon:o+1po+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
monopolistic competition	0.
	syl	mo+nop:o+lis+tic com+pe+ti+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the form of imperfect competition that exists when the commodity produced in the market is not homogeneous.
monopolise	alt
	head	monopolize
	or	monopolize
	syl	mo+nop:o+lise
	pron	<m*1nop*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
monopolize	1.
	or	monopolise
	syl	mo+nop:o+lize
	pron	<m*1nop*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have, control, or make use of fully, excluding others.
monopolize	2.
	or	monopolise
	syl	mo+nop:o+lize
	pron	<m*1nop*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain, maintain, or exploit a monopoly of (a market, commodity, etc.).
monopolization	sub
	head	monopolize
	or	monopolisation
	syl	mo+2nop:o+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
monopolisation	sub
	head	monopolize
	or	monopolization
	syl	mo+2nop:o+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
monopolizer	sub
	head	monopolize
	or	monopoliser
	syl	mo+1nop:o+2liz+er
	pos	n.
monopoliser	sub
	head	monopolize
	or	monopolizer
	syl	mo+1nop:o+2lis+er
	pos	n.
monopoly	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek monop*_olion, from #7mono -#7+ p*_olein to sell
monopolies	infl
	head	monopoly
	syl	mo+nop:o+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monopoly	1.
	syl	mo+nop:o+ly
	pron	<m*1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	def	exclusive control of the market supply of a product or service.
monopoly	2.a.
	syl	mo+nop:o+ly
	pron	<m*1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	def	an enterprise exercising this control.
monopoly	2.b.
	syl	mo+nop:o+ly
	pron	<m*1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the product or service so controlled.
monopoly	3.
	syl	mo+nop:o+ly
	pron	<m*1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the exclusive right or privilege granted to a person, company, etc., by the state to purchase, manufacture, use, or sell some commodity or to carry on trade in a specified country or area.
monopoly	4.
	syl	mo+nop:o+ly
	pron	<m*1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	def	exclusive control, possession, or use of something.
monopolism	sub
	head	monopoly
	syl	mo+1nop:o+lism
	pos	n.
monopolist	sub
	head	monopoly
	syl	mo+1nop:o+list
	pos	n.
monopolistic	sub
	head	monopoly
	syl	mo+2nop:o+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
monopolistically	sub
	head	monopoly
	syl	mo+2nop:o+1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Monopoly	0.
	syl	Mo+nop:o+ly
	pron	<m*1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a board game for two to six players who throw dice to advance their tokens around a board, the object being to acquire the property on which their tokens land.
monopropellant	0.
	syl	mon:o+pro+pel+lant
	pron	<2mon*upr*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid or liquid rocket propellant containing both the fuel and the oxidizer.
monopsony	ety	C20: #7mono -#7+ Greek ops*_onia purchase, from ops*_onein to buy
nies	infl
	head	monopsony
	syl	+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monopsony	0.
	syl	mo+nop+so+ny
	pron	<m*1nops*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation in which the entire market demand for a product or service consists of only one buyer.
monopsonistic	sub
	head	monopsony
	syl	mo+2nop+so+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
monopteros	ety	C18: Late Latin from Greek, from #7mono -#7+ pteron a wing
monopteron	alt
	head	monopteros
	or	monopteros
	syl	mon+op+te+ron
	pron	<-t*2rci>
	pos	n.
monopteroi	infl
	head	monopteros
	or	monoptera
	syl	mon+op+te+roi
	pron	<-t*2rci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monoptera	infl
	head	monopteros
	or	monopteroi
	syl	mon+op+te+ra
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monopteros	0.
	or	monopteron
	syl	mon+op+te+ros
	pron	<mon1opt*2ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular classical building, esp. a temple, that has a single ring of columns surrounding it.
monopteral	sub
	head	monopteros
	syl	mon+1op+te+ral
	pos	adj.
monorail	0.
	syl	mon:o+rail
	pron	<1mon*u2rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a single-track railway, often elevated and with suspended cars.
monosaccharide	0.
	syl	mon:o+sac+cha+ride
	pron	<2mon*u1s@k*2rId>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple sugar, such as glucose or fructose, that does not hydrolyse to yield other sugars.
monosemy	ety	C20: from #7mono -#7+#7(poly)semy 
monosemy	0.
	syl	mon:o+se:my
	pron	<1mon*u2sEmi>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of having only a single meaning; absence of ambiguity in a word. Compare {polysemy}.
monosepalous	1.
	syl	mon:o+sep:a+lous
	pron	<2mon*u1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {gamosepalous}.
monosepalous	2.
	syl	mon:o+sep:a+lous
	pron	<2mon*u1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having only one sepal.
monosodium glutamate	0.
	syl	mon:o+so+di:um glu+ta+mate
	pron	<2mon*u1s*udi*m> <1glu:t*2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline substance, the sodium salt of glutamic acid, that has a meaty taste: used as a food additive. Formula: NaC\5H\8O\4. Also called: {sodium glutamate}.
monosome	0.
	syl	mon:o+some
	pron	<1mon*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpaired chromosome, esp. an X-chromosome in an otherwise diploid cell.
monosomic	sub
	head	monosome
	syl	mon:o+so+mic
	pron	<2mon*u1s*umik>
	pos	adj.
monospermal	alt
	head	monospermous
	or	monospermous
	syl	mon:o+sper+mal
	pos	adj.
monospermous	0.
	or	monospermal
	syl	mon:o+sper+mous
	pron	<2mon*u1spR:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants
	def	producing only one seed.
monostich	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek; see #7mono -#7, stich 
monostich	0.
	syl	mon:o+stich
	pron	<1mon*2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem of a single line.
monostichic	sub
	head	monostich
	syl	mon:o+1stich+ic
	pos	adj.
monostichous	0.
	syl	mon:o+stich+ous
	pron	<2mon*u1stIk*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of parts
	def	forming one row.
monostomous	alt
	head	monostome
	or	monostome
	syl	mo+nos+to+mous
	pron	<mo1nost*m*s>
	pos	adj.
monostome	0.
	or	monostomous
	syl	mon:o+stome
	pron	<1mon*2st*um>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology, botany.
	def	having only one mouth, pore, or similar opening.
monostrophe	0.
	syl	mo+nos+tro+phe
	pron	<mo1nostr*fi>, <1mon*2str*uf>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem in which all the stanzas or strophes are written in the same metre.
monostrophic	sub
	head	monostrophe
	syl	mon:o+stroph+ic
	pron	<1mon*1strofik>
	pos	adj.
monostylous	0.
	syl	mon:o+sty+lous
	pron	<2mon*u1stIl*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having only one style.
monosyllabic	1.
	syl	mon:o+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2mon*si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	containing only one syllable.
monosyllabic	2.
	syl	mon:o+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2mon*si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by monosyllables; curt.
	exam	1	a monosyllabic answer. ?-
monosyllable	0.
	syl	mon:o+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1mon*2sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word of one syllable, esp. one used as a sentence.
monosyllabism	sub
	head	monosyllable
	syl	mon:o+1syl+la+2bism
	pos	n.
monosymmetrical	alt
	head	monosymmetric
	or	monosymmetric
	syl	mon:o+sym+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
monosymmetric	1.
	or	monosymmetrical
	syl	mon:o+sym+met+ric
	pron	<2mon*si1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	variants of {monoclinic}.
monosymmetric	2.
	or	monosymmetrical
	syl	mon:o+sym+met+ric
	pron	<2mon*si1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	variants of {zygomorphic}.
monosymmetrically	sub
	head	monosymmetric
	syl	mon:o+sym+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monosymmetry	sub
	head	monosymmetric
	syl	mon:o+sym+met+ry
	pron	<2mon*1simitri>
	pos	n.
monotheism	0.
	syl	mon:o+the:ism
	pron	<1mon*uTi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief or doctrine that there is only one God.
monotheist	sub
	head	monotheism
	syl	mon:o+2the:ist
	pos	n. adj.
monotheistic	sub
	head	monotheism
	syl	mon:o+the:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
monotheistically	sub
	head	monotheism
	syl	mon:o+the:1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
monotint	0.
	syl	mon:o+tint
	pron	<1mon*2tint>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {monochrome} (senses 3,4)}.
monotone	1.
	syl	mon:o+tone
	pron	<1mon*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a single unvaried pitch level in speech, sound, etc.
monotone	2.
	syl	mon:o+tone
	pron	<1mon*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	utterance, etc., without change of pitch.
monotone	3.
	syl	mon:o+tone
	pron	<1mon*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of variety in style, expression. etc. {~}
monotone	4.
	syl	mon:o+tone
	pron	<1mon*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	unvarying or monotonous.
monotone	5.
	syl	mon:o+tone
	pron	<1mon*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {mon@.o+ton+ic} (@!m$An$$#!t$An$Ik). (of a sequence or function) consistently increasing or decreasing in value.
monotonise	alt
	head	monotonize
	or	monotonize
	syl	mo+not:o+nise
	pron	<m*1not*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
monotonize	0.
	or	monotonise
	syl	mo+not:o+nize
	pron	<m*1not*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make monotonous.
monotonous	1.
	syl	mo+not:o+nous
	pron	<m*1not*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull and tedious, esp. because of repetition.
monotonous	2.
	syl	mo+not:o+nous
	pron	<m*1not*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unvarying in pitch or cadence.
monotonously	sub
	head	monotonous
	syl	mo+1not:o+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
monotonousness	sub
	head	monotonous
	syl	mo+1not:o+nous+ness
	pos	n.
nies	infl
	head	monotony
	syl	+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monotony	1.
	syl	mo+not:o+ny
	pron	<m*1not*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	wearisome routine; dullness.
monotony	2.
	syl	mo+not:o+ny
	pron	<m*1not*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of variety in pitch or cadence.
monotreme	ety	C19: via New Latin from #7mono -#7+ Greek tr*_ema hole
monotreme	0.
	syl	mon:o+treme
	pron	<1mon*u2trEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any mammal of the primitive order of Australia and New Guinea: egg-laying toothless animals with a single opening (cloaca) for the passage of eggs or sperm, faeces, and urine. The group contains only the echidnas and the platypus.
monotrematous	sub
	head	monotreme
	syl	mon:o+tre:ma+tous
	pron	<2mon*u1trEm*t*s>
	pos	adj.
monotrichic	alt
	head	monotrichous
	or	monotrichous
	syl	mon:o+trich+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1trikik>
	pos	adj.
monotrichous	0.
	or	monotrichic
	syl	mo+no+tri+chous
	pron	<mo1notrik*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacteria
	def	having a single flagellum.
monotype	1.
	syl	mon:o+type
	pron	<1mon*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a single print made from a metal or glass plate on which a picture has been painted.
monotype	2.
	syl	mon:o+type
	pron	<1mon*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a monotypic genus or species.
Monotype	1.
	syl	Mon:o+type
	pron	<1mon*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a typesetting machine, operated by a keyboard, in which each character is cast individually from hot metal.
Monotype	2.
	syl	Mon:o+type
	pron	<1mon*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	type produced on such a machine.
monotypic	1.
	syl	mon:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a genus or species
	def	consisting of only one type of animal or plant.
monotypic	2.
	syl	mon:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2mon*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a monotype.
monovalent	0.
	syl	mon:o+va+lent
	pron	<2mon*u1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	Also: {univalent}.
monovalent	0.a.
	syl	mon:o+va+lent
	pron	<2mon*u1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of one.
monovalent	0.b.
	syl	mon:o+va+lent
	pron	<2mon*u1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having only one valency. &- {@!mon@.o+#!va+lence} {@!mon@.o+#!va+len+cy}
monoxide	0.
	syl	mon+ox+ide
	pron	<mo1noksId>
	pos	n.
	def	an oxide that contains one oxygen atom per molecule.
	exam	1	carbon monoxide, CO.
James	1.
	head	Monroe
	syl	James.
	def	1758-1831, U.S. statesman; fifth president of U.S. (1817-25). He promulgated the Monroe Doctrine (1823).
Marilyn	2.
	head	Monroe
	syl	Mar:i:lyn
	def	original name 1926-62, U.S. film actress.
Monroe doctrine	0.
	syl	Mon:roe doc+trine
	pos	n.
	def	a principle of U.S. foreign policy that opposes the influence or interference of outside powers in the Americas.
Monrovia	0.
	syl	Mon+ro+vi:a
	pron	<mon1r*uvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Liberia, on the Atlantic: founded in 1822 as a home for freed American slaves; University of Liberia (1862). Pop.: 100000 (1972 est.).
Mons	0.
	syl	Mons
	pron	French <m*~c:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Belgium, capital of Hainaut province: scene of the first battle (1914) of the British Expeditionary Force during World War I. Pop.: 59956 (1970).
Monseigneur	ety	literally: my lord
Messeigneurs	infl
	head	Monseigneur
	syl	Mes+sei+gneurs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Monseigneur	0.
	syl	Mon+sei+gneur
	pron	French. <m?~cse1$j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to French bishops, prelates, and princes. Abbrev.: {Mgr}.
monsieur	ety	literally: my lord
messieurs	infl
	head	monsieur
	syl	mes+sieurs
	pron	French <mA:1sj$o>, English <1mAs*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monsieur	0.
	syl	mon+sieur
	pron	French <m*1sj$o>, English <m*s1jR:>, English <1mAs*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a French title of address equivalent to when used alone or when placed before a name.
Monsignor	ety	C17: from Italian, from French #7monseigneur 
Monsignors	infl
	head	Monsignor
	or	Monsignori
	syl	Mon+sig+nors
	pron	Italian <-1$jo:ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Monsignori	infl
	head	Monsignor
	or	Monsignors
	syl	Mon+sig+nor:i
	pron	Italian <-1$jo:ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Monsignor	0.
	syl	Mon+sig+nor
	pron	<mon1sEnj*>, Italian <2monsi$j1$jo:r>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an ecclesiastical title attached to certain offices or distinctions usually bestowed by the Pope.
Monsignor	xref
	syl	Mon+sig+nor
	pron	<mon1sEnj*>, Italian <2monsi$j1$jo:r>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	Abbrev.: {Mgr., Msgr}.
monsoon	ety	C16: from obsolete Dutch monssoen, from Portuguese mon*,c?~ao, from Arabic mawsim season &- mon+#!soon+al adj.
monsoon	1.
	syl	mon+soon
	pron	<mon1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a seasonal wind of S Asia that blows from the southwest in summer, bringing heavy rains, and from the northeast in winter.
monsoon	2.
	syl	mon+soon
	pron	<mon1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rainy season when the SW monsoon blows, from about April to October.
monsoon	3.
	syl	mon+soon
	pron	<mon1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any wind that changes direction with the seasons.
mons pubis	ety	C17: New Latin: hill of the pubes
montes pubis	infl
	head	mons pubis
	syl	mon+tes pu+bis
	pron	<1montEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mons pubis	0.
	syl	mons pu+bis
	pron	<1monz> <1pju:bis>
	pos	n.
	def	the fatty cushion of flesh in human females situated over the junction of the pubic bones. Also called: {mons veneris}.
monster	ety	C13: from Old French monstre, from Latin monstrum portent, from mon*_ere to warn
monster	1.
	syl	mon+ster
	pron	<1monst*>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary beast, such as a centaur, usually made up of various animal or human parts.
monster	2.
	syl	mon+ster
	pron	<1monst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or plant with a marked structural deformity.
monster	3.
	syl	mon+ster
	pron	<1monst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cruel, wicked, or inhuman person.
monster	4.a.
	syl	mon+ster
	pron	<1monst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large person, animal, or thing.
monster	4.b.
	syl	mon+ster
	pron	<1monst*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a monster cake.
monstrance	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin m*_onstrantia, from Latin m*_onstr*_are to show
monstrance	0.
	syl	mon+strance
	pron	<1monstr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a receptacle, usually of gold or silver, with a transparent container in which the consecrated Host is exposed for adoration.
monstrosities	infl
	head	monstrosity
	syl	mon+stros+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monstrosity	1.
	syl	mon+stros+i:ty
	pron	<mon1strositi>
	pos	n.
	def	an outrageous or ugly person or thing; monster.
monstrosity	2.
	syl	mon+stros+i:ty
	pron	<mon1strositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being monstrous.
monstrous	1.
	syl	mon+strous
	pron	<1monstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	abnormal, hideous, or unnatural in size, character, etc.
monstrous	2.
	syl	mon+strous
	pron	<1monstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and animals
	def	abnormal in structure.
monstrous	3.
	syl	mon+strous
	pron	<1monstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	outrageous, atrocious, or shocking.
	exam	1	it is monstrous how badly he has been treated.
monstrous	4.
	syl	mon+strous
	pron	<1monstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	huge.
	exam	1	a monstrous audience.
monstrous	5.
	syl	mon+strous
	pron	<1monstr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a monster.
monstrously	sub
	head	monstrous
	syl	mon+strous+ly
	pos	adv.
monstrousness	sub
	head	monstrous
	syl	mon+strous+ness
	pos	n.
mons veneris	ety	C17: New Latin: hill of Venus
montes veneris	infl
	head	mons veneris
	syl	mon+tes ven+er+is
	pron	<1montEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mons veneris	0.
	syl	mons ven+er+is
	pron	<1monz> <1ven*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mons pubis}.
Mont	0.
	syl	Mont.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Montana.
montage	ety	C20: from French, from monter to #7mount %1
montage	1.
	syl	mon+tage
	pron	<mon1ta:Z>, French <m?~c1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of composing pictures by the superimposition or juxtaposition of miscellaneous elements, such as other pictures or photographs.
montage	2.
	syl	mon+tage
	pron	<mon1ta:Z>, French <m?~c1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	such a composition.
montage	3.
	syl	mon+tage
	pron	<mon1ta:Z>, French <m?~c1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of film editing involving the juxtaposition or partial superimposition of several shots to form a single image.
montage	4.
	syl	mon+tage
	pron	<mon1ta:Z>, French <m?~c1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapidly cut film sequence of this kind.
Montagnard	ety	C19: from French: mountaineer, from montagne #7mountain 
Montagnards	infl
	head	Montagnard
	or	Montagnard
	syl	Mon+ta+gnards
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Montagnard	infl
	or	Montagnards
	syl	Mon+ta+gnard.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Montagnard	1.
	syl	Mon+ta+gnard
	pron	<2mont*n1ja:d>, <-1ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a hill people living on the border between Vietnam, Laos, and NE Cambodia.
Montagnard	2.
	syl	Mon+ta+gnard
	pron	<2mont*n1ja:d>, <-1ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people living in the N Rocky Mountains.
Charles	1.
	head	Montagu
	syl	Charles.
	def	See (Earl of) {Halifax}.
Montagu	2.
	syl	Mon:ta:gu
	pron	<1mont*2gju:>
	pos	n.
	def	Lady {Mar@.y Wort@.ley}. 1689-1762, English writer, noted for her (1763).
Montagu's harrier	ety	C19: named after Col. George Montagu (1751-1815), British naturalist
Montagu's harrier	0.
	syl	Mon:ta:gu's har+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish European bird of prey, with long narrow wings and a long tail: family (hawks, harriers, etc.).
Michel Eyquem de	infl
	head	Montaigne
	syl	Mi:chel Ey:quem de
	pron	<mi1Sel> <i1kem> <d*>
	pos	n.
Montaigne	0.
	syl	Mon:taigne
	pron	French <m?~c1te$j>
	pos	n.
	def	1533-92, French writer. His life's work, the (begun in 1571), established the essay as a literary genre and record the evolution of his moral ideas.
Eugenio	infl
	head	Montale
	syl	Eu:gen:io
	pron	<Au1Je:njo>
	pos	n.
Montale	0.
	syl	Mon:ta:le
	pron	Italian <mon1ta:lA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1896, Italian poet: Nobel prize for literature 1975.
Montana	0.
	syl	Mon+tan:a
	pron	<mon1t@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: consists of the Great Plains in the east and the Rocky Mountains in the west. Capital: Helena. Pop.: 694409 (1970). Area: 377070 sq. km (145587 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Mont}. or (with zip code) {MT}
Montanan	sub
	head	Montana
	syl	Mon+1tan+an
	pos	adj. n.
montane	ety	C19: from Latin mont*_anus, from mons #7mountain 
montane	0.
	syl	mon+tane
	pron	<1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or inhabiting mountainous regions.
	exam	1	a montane flora.
montan wax	ety	C20: from Latin mont*_anus of a mountain
montan wax	0.
	syl	mon+tan wax
	pron	<1mont@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard wax obtained from lignite and peat, varying in colour from white to dark brown. It is used in polishes and candles.
Montauban	0.
	syl	Mon+tau+ban
	pron	French <m?~cto1b?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW France: a Huguenot stronghold in the 16th and 17th centuries, taken by Richelieu in 1629. Pop.: 50420 (1975).
Montb'eliard	0.
	syl	Mont+b*'e+liard
	pron	French <m?~cbA1lja:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in E France: former capital of the duchy of Burgundy. Pop.: 31591 (1975).
Mont Blanc	0.
	syl	Mont Blanc
	pron	French <m?~c> <1bl?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a massif in SW Europe, between France and Italy: the highest mountain in the Alps; beneath it is {Mont Blanc Tunnel}, 12 km (7.5 miles) long. Highest peak (in France): 4807 m (15772 ft.). Italian name: {Mon+te Bian+co} (#!monte #!bja&nko).
montbretia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after A. F. E. Coquebert de Montbret (1780-1801), French botanist
montbretia	0.
	syl	mont+bre+tia
	pron	<mon1brES*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the African iridaceous genus with ornamental orange flowers.
Louis Joseph	infl
	head	Montcalm
	syl	Louis Jo:seph
	pron	<lwi Zo1zef), Marquis dA Montcalm dA Saint-V*'Aran. 1712-59, FrAnch gAnAral in Canada (1756); killAd in QuAbAc by British forcAs undAr GAnAral WolfA>
	pos	n.
Mont Cenis	0.
	syl	Mont Ce+nis
	pron	French <m*~c> <s*1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Mont) {Cenis}.
Mont Cervin	0.
	syl	Mont Cer+vin
	pron	<m*~c> <ser1v*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Matterhorn}.
mont-de-pi'et'e	ety	from Italian monte di piet*`a bank of pity
monts-de-pi'et'e	infl
	head	mont-de-pi'et'e
	syl	monts-de-pi*'e:t*'e
	pron	<m?~c> <d*> <pjA1tA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mont-de-pi'et'e	0.
	syl	mont-de-pi*'e:t*'e
	pron	French. <m?~c> <d*> <pjA1tA>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a public pawnshop.
monte	ety	C19: from Spanish: mountain, hence pile of cards
monte	1.
	syl	mon+te
	pron	<1monti>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling card game of Spanish origin.
monte	2.
	syl	mon+te
	pron	<1monti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a certainty.
Monte Carlo	0.
	syl	Mon+te Car+lo
	pron	<1monti> <1ka:l*u>, French <m*~ctA> <kar1lo>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort forming part of the principality of Monaco, on the Riviera: famous casino and the destination of an annual car rally (the {Monte Carlo Rally}) . Pop.: 9948 (1968).
Monte Carlo method	ety	C20: named after the casino at Monte Carlo, where systems for winning at roulette, etc., are often tried
Monte Carlo method	0.
	syl	Mon+te Car+lo meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical technique for determining the probability of a given process by constructing a model and using empirical techniques of simulation, and sampling.
Monte Cassino	0.
	syl	Mon+te Cas+si+no
	pron	<1monti> <k*1sEn*u>, Italian <1montA> <kas1sEno>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill above Cassino in central Italy: site of Benedictine monastery (530 #7a.d.) destroyed in 1944 during fighting between the Allies and the Axis powers.
Monte Corno	0.
	syl	Mon+te Cor+no
	pron	Italian <1montA> <1korno>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Corno}.
Hugh (William)	infl
	head	Montefiore
	syl	Hugh (William)
	pos	n.
Montefiore	0.
	syl	Mon:te:fio:re
	pron	<2montifi1c:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, English Anglican prelate; suffragan bishop of Kingston-upon-Thames (1970-77) and bishop of Birmingham since 1977.
Montego Bay	0.
	syl	Mon+te+go Bay
	pron	<mon1tEg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in NW Jamaica: the second largest town on the island. Pop.: 42800 (1971 est.).
monteith	ety	C17: said to be from the name of a Scot who wore a cloak with a scalloped edge
monteith	0.
	syl	mon+teith
	pron	<mon1tET>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ornamental bowl, usually of silver, for cooling wineglasses, which are suspended from the notched rim.
Montenegro	0.
	syl	Mon+te+ne+gro
	pron	<2monti1nEgr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of Yugoslavia, bordering on the Adriatic: declared a kingdom in 1910 and united with Serbia, Croatia, and other territories in 1918 to form Yugoslavia. Capital: Titograd. Pop.: 529604 (1971). Area: 13812 sq. km (5387 sq. miles).
Montenegrin	sub
	head	Montenegro
	syl	Mon+te+1ne+grin
	pos	adj. n.
Monterey	0.
	syl	Mon+te+rey
	pron	<2mont*1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W California: capital of Spain's Pacific empire from 1774 to 1825; taken by the U.S. (1846). Pop.: 26302 (1970).
montero	ety	C17: from Spanish, literally: mountaineer
monteros	infl
	head	montero
	syl	mon+te+ros
	pron	<-r*uz>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
montero	0.
	syl	mon+te+ro
	pron	<mon1te*r*u>, Spanish <mon1tAro>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a round cap with a flap at the back worn by hunters, esp. in Spain in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Monterrey	0.
	syl	Mon+ter+rey
	pron	<2mont*1rA>, Spanish <2montA1rrAj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Mexico, capital of Nuevo L*'eon state: the third largest city in Mexico; a major industrial centre, esp. for metals. Pop.: 1049957 (1975 est.).
Baron de la Brede et de	infl
	head	Montesquieu
	syl	Ba:ron de la Br*`ede et de
	pron	<ba1r?~c> <d*>, <la> <1bred> <e> <d*>
	pos	n.
Montesquieu	0.
	syl	Mon:tes:quieu
	pron	French <m?~ctes1kj$o>, <la> <1bred> <e> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1689-1755, French political philosopher. His chief works are the satirical (1721) and (1748), a comparative analysis of various forms of government, which had a profound influence on political thought in Europe and the U.S.
Maria	infl
	head	Montessori
	syl	Ma:ri:a
	pron	<ma1rEa>
	pos	n.
Montessori	0.
	syl	Mon:tes:so:ri
	pron	<2monti1sc:ri>, Italian <2montAs1sc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1952, Italian educational reformer, who evolved the Montessori method of teaching children.
Montessori method	0.
	syl	Mon:tes:so:ri meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	a method of nursery education in which children are provided with generous facilities for practical play and allowed to develop at their own pace.
Pierre	infl
	head	Monteux
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Monteux	0.
	syl	Mon:teux
	pron	French <m?~c1t$o>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1964, U.S. conductor, born in France.
Claudio	infl
	head	Monteverdi
	syl	Clau:dio
	pron	<1klaudi2*u>
	pos	n.
Monteverdi	0.
	syl	Mon:te:ver:di
	pron	<2monti1ve*di>
	pos	n.
	def	??1567-1643, Italian composer, noted esp. for his innovations in opera and for his expressive use of dissonance. His operas include (1607) and (1642) and he also wrote many motets and madrigals.
Montevideo	0.
	syl	Mon+te+vi+de:o
	pron	<2montivi1dA*u>, Spanish <2montA$Bi1DAo>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Uruguay, in the south on the R*'io de la Plata estuary: the largest city in the country: University of the Republic (1849); resort. Pop.: 1229748 (1975).
Montezuma II	0.
	syl	Mon:te:zu:ma II
	pron	<2monti1zu:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	1466-1520, last Aztec emperor of Mexico (??1502-20). He was overthrown and killed by the Spanish conquistador Cort*'es.
Simon de	infl
	head	Montfort
	syl	Si:mon de
	pos	n.
Montfort	0.
	syl	Mont:fort
	pron	<1montf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Earl of Leicester. ??1208-65, English soldier, born in Normandy. He led the baronial rebellion against Henry III and ruled England from 1264 to 1265; he was killed at Evesham.
montgolfier	ety	C18: see M#7ontgolfier 
montgolfier	0.
	syl	mont+gol+fier
	pron	<mont1golfi*>, French <m?~cgol1fjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot-air balloon.
Jacques 'Etienne	infl
	head	Montgolfier
	syl	Jacques *'E:tienne
	pron	<Za:k> <A1tjen>
	pos	n.
Montgolfier	0.
	syl	Mont:gol:fier
	pron	French <m?~cgcl1fjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1745-99, and his brother {Jo@.seph Mi@.chel} (#foz$ef mi#!#s$el), 1740-1810, French inventors, who built (1782) and ascended in (1783) the first practical hot-air balloon.
Montgomery	H1.0.
	syl	Mont+gom+er:y
	pron	<m*nt1g^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Alabama, on the Alabama River: state capital; capital of the Confederacy (1861-65). Pop.: 153013 (1973 est.).
Bernard Law	infl
	head	Montgomery
	syl	Ber:nard Law
	pos	n.
Montgomery	H2.0.
	syl	Mont:gom:er:y
	pron	<m*nt1g^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein. 1887-1976, English field marshal. As commander of the 8th Army in North Africa, he launched the offensive, beginning with the victory at El Alamein (1942), that drove Rommel's forces back to Tunis. He also commanded the ground forces in the invasion of Normandy (1944).
Montgomeryshire	0.
	syl	Mont+gom+er:y+shire
	pron	<m*nt1g^m*ri2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of central Wales, now part of Powys.
month	ety	Old English m*_onath; related to Old High German m*_an*_od, Old Norse m*_anathr; compare Gothic mena moon
month	1.
	syl	month
	pron	<m^nT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the twelve divisions ({calendar months}) of the calendar year.
month	2.
	syl	month
	pron	<m^nT>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time extending from one date to a corresponding date in the next calendar month.
month	3.
	syl	month
	pron	<m^nT>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of four weeks or of 30 days.
month	4.
	syl	month
	pron	<m^nT>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time ({solar month}) taken by the moon to return to the same longitude after one complete revolution around the earth; 27.32158 days (approximately 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 4.5 seconds).
month	5.
	syl	month
	pron	<m^nT>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time ({sidereal month}) taken by the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth, measured between two successive conjunctions with a partic?!ular star; 27.32166 days (approximately 27 days, 7 hours, 43 minutes, 11 seconds).
month	6.
	syl	month
	pron	<m^nT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lunation}. the period of time ({lunar} or {synodic month}) taken by the moon to make one complete revolution around the earth, measured between two successive new moons; 29.53059 days (approximately 29 days, 12 hours, 44 minutes, 3 seconds).
a month of Sundays	7.
	head	month
	syl	a month of Sundays.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extremely long unspecified period of time.
Henri (Millon) de	infl
	head	Montherlant
	syl	Hen:ri (Millon) de
	pron	<*~a1ri> <d*>
	pos	n.
Montherlant	0.
	syl	Mon:ther:lant
	pron	French <m*~cter1l*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1972, French novelist and dramatist: his novels include (1935-39) and (1963).
monthly	1.
	syl	month+ly
	pron	<1m^nTli>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, done, appearing, payable, etc., once every month.
monthly	2.
	syl	month+ly
	pron	<1m^nTli>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting or valid for a month.
	exam	1	a monthly subscription.
monthly	3.
	syl	month+ly
	pron	<1m^nTli>
	pos	adv.
	def	once a month.
monthlies	infl
	head	monthly
	syl	month+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
monthly	4.
	syl	month+ly
	pron	<1m^nTli>
	pos	n.
	def	a book, periodical, magazine, etc., published once a month.
monthly	5.
	syl	month+ly
	pron	<1m^nTli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a menstrual period.
month's mind	0.
	syl	month's mind
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a Mass celebrated in remembrance of a person one month after his death.
monticule	ety	C18: via French from Late Latin monticulus, diminutive of Latin mons mountain
monticule	0.
	syl	mon+ti+cule
	pron	<1monti2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hill or mound, such as a secondary volcanic cone.
Montlucon	0.
	syl	Mont+lu+*,con
	pron	French <m?~cly1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central France, on the Cher River. Pop.: 58824 (1975).
Montmartre	0.
	syl	Mont+mar+tre
	pron	French <m?~c1martr>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of N Paris, on a hill above the Seine: the highest point in the city; famous for its associations with many artists.
Montparnasse	0.
	syl	Mont+par+nasse
	pron	French <m?~cpar1nas>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of S Paris, on the left bank of the Seine: noted for its caf*'es, frequented by artists, writers, and students.
Montpelier	0.
	syl	Mont+pel+ier
	pron	<mont1pElj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Vermont, on the Winooski River: the state capital. Pop.: 8609 (1970).
Montpellier	0.
	syl	Mont+pel+lier
	pron	French <m?~cp*1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S France, the chief town of Languedoc: its university was founded by Pope Nicholas IV in 1289; wine trade. Pop.: 195603 (1975).
Montreal	0.
	syl	Mon+tre:al
	pron	<2montri1c:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Canada, in S Quebec on {Montreal Island} at the junction of the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers: the country's largest city and a major port. Pop.: 1080546 (1976 est.). French name: {Mont+r*'e+al} (m?~@$re#!al).
Montreuil	0.
	syl	Mon+treuil
	pron	French <m?~c1tr@oj>
	pos	n.
	def	an E suburb of Paris: formerly famous for peaches, but now increasingly industrialized. Pop.: 96684 (1975).
Montreux	0.
	syl	Mon+treux
	pron	French <m?~c1tr$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in W Switzerland, in Vaud canton on Lake Geneva. Pop.: 20421 (1970).
James Graham	infl
	head	Montrose
	syl	James Gra:ham
	pos	n.
Montrose	0.
	syl	Mont:rose
	pron	<mon1tr*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Marquess and 5th Earl of Montrose. 1612-50, Scottish general, noted for his victories in Scotland for Charles I in the Civil War. He was later captured and hanged.
Mont-Saint-Michel	0.
	syl	Mont-Saint-Mi:chel
	pron	French <m?~c> <s*~e> <mi1Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocky islet off the coast of NW France, accessible at low tide by a causeway, in the {Bay of St. Michel} (an inlet of the Gulf of St. Malo): Benedictine abbey (966), used as a prison from the Revolution until 1863; reoccupied by Benedictine monks since 1966. Area: 1 hectare (3 acres).
Montserrat	1.
	syl	Mont+ser+rat
	pron	<2monts*1r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic island in the Caribbean, in the Leeward Islands of the West Indies. Capital: Plymouth. Pop.: 13076 (1970 est.). Area: 103 sq. km (40 sq. miles).
Montserrat	2.
	syl	Mont+ser+rat
	pron	Spanish <2monsA1rrat>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NE Spain, northwest of Barcelona: famous Benedictine monastery. Height: 1216 m (4054 ft.). Ancient name: {Mons Serratus}.
monument	ety	C13: from Latin monumentum, from mon*_ere to remind, advise
monument	1.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obelisk, statue, building, etc., erected in commemoration of a person or event or in celebration of something.
monument	2.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a notable building or site, esp. one preserved as public property.
monument	3.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tomb or tombstone.
monument	4.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary or artistic work regarded as commemorative of its creator or a particular period.
monument	5.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a boundary marker.
monument	6.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an exceptional example.
	exam	1	his lecture was a monument of tedium.
monument	7.
	syl	mon:u+ment
	pron	<1monjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {statue}.
monumental	1.
	syl	mon:u+men+tal
	pron	<2monju1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a monument, esp. in large size, endurance, or importance.
	exam	1	a monumental work of art.
monumental	2.
	syl	mon:u+men+tal
	pron	<2monju1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or being a monument.
monumentality	sub
	head	monumental
	syl	mon:u+men+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
monumentally	sub
	head	monumental
	syl	mon:u+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
Monza	0.
	syl	Mon+za
	pron	Italian <1montsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, northeast of Milan: the ancient capital of Lombardy; scene of the assassination of King Umberto I in 1900; motor-racing circuit. Pop.: 119405 (1975 est.).
monzonite	ety	C19: from German, named after Monzoni, Tyrolean mountain where it was found
monzonite	0.
	syl	mon+zo+nite
	pron	<1monz*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of equal amounts of plagioclase and orthoclase feldspar, with ferromagnesian minerals.
monzonitic	sub
	head	monzonite
	syl	mon+zo+nit+ic
	pron	<2monz*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
moo	1.
	syl	moo
	pron	<mu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a cow, bull, etc.
	def	to make a characteristic deep long sound; low.
moo	2.
	syl	moo
	pron	<mu:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an instance or imitation of this sound.
mooch	ety	C17: perhaps from Old French muchier to skulk
mooch	1.
	syl	mooch
	pron	<mu:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to loiter or walk aimlessly.
mooch	2.
	syl	mooch
	pron	<mu:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to behave in an apathetic way.
mooch	3.
	syl	mooch
	pron	<mu:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to sneak or lurk; skulk.
mooch	4.a.
	syl	mooch
	pron	<mu:C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cadge.
mooch	4.b.
	syl	mooch
	pron	<mu:C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to steal.
moocher	sub
	head	mooch
	syl	mooch+er
	pos	n.
mood	ety	Old English m*_od mind, feeling; compare Old Norse m*_othr grief, wrath
mood	H1.1.
	syl	mood
	pron	<mu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary state of mind or temper.
	exam	1	a cheerful mood.
mood	H1.2.
	syl	mood
	pron	<mu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a sullen or gloomy state of mind, esp. when temporary.
	exam	1	she's in a mood.
in the mood	3.
	head	mood
	syl	in the mood.
	def	in a favourable state of mind (for something or to do something).
mood	ety	C16: from #7mood %1#7, influenced in meaning by #7mode 
mood	H2.1.
	syl	mood
	pron	<mu:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a category of the verb or verbal inflections that expresses semantic and grammatical differ?!ences, including such forms as the indicative, subjunctive, and imperative.
mood	H2.2.
	syl	mood
	pron	<mu:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	one of several forms of a syllogism classified by whether the constituent statements are affirmative, negative, universal, or particular.
mood	xref
	syl	mood
	pron	<mu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mode}.
moodier	infl
	head	moody
	syl	mood:i+er
	pos	adj.
moodiest	infl
	head	moody
	syl	mood:i+est.
	pos	adj.
moody	1.
	syl	mood:y
	pron	<1mu:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	sullen, sulky, or gloomy.
moody	2.
	syl	mood:y
	pron	<1mu:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	temperamental or changeable.
moodily	sub
	head	moody
	syl	mood:i+ly
	pos	adv.
moodiness	sub
	head	moody
	syl	mood:i+ness
	pos	n.
Dwight Lyman	infl
	head	Moody
	syl	Dwight Ly:man.
	pos	n.
Moody	0.
	syl	Moo:dy
	pron	<1mu:di>
	pos	n.
	def	1837-99, U.S. evangelist and hymnodist, noted for his revivalist campaigns in Britain and the U.S. with I. D. Sankey.
Moog synthesizer	ety	C20: named after Robert Moog (born 1934), American engineer
Moog synthesizer	0.
	syl	Moog syn+the+siz+er
	pron	<mu:g>, <m*ug>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music, trademark.
	def	an electrophonic instrument operated by means of a keyboard and pedals, in which sounds are produced by a bank of sine-wave and square-wave generators selected and combined by means of patching as in a telephone exchange. Often shortened to {synthesizer} or {Moog}.
moolah	0.
	syl	moo+lah
	pron	<1mu:la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {money}.
moolvie	ety	C17: from Urdu, from Arabic mawlaw*_iy; compare #7mullah 
moolvi	alt
	head	moolvie
	or	moolvie
	syl	mool+vi
	pron	<1mu:lvE>
	pos	n.
moolvie	0.
	or	moolvi
	syl	mool+vie
	pron	<1mu:lvE>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in India
	def	a Muslim doctor of the law, teacher, or learned man: also used as a title of respect.
moon	ety	Old English m*_ona; compare Old Frisian m*_ona, Old High German m*_ano  &- #!moon+less adj.
moon	1.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural satellite of the earth. Diameter: 3476 km; mass: 5.976#M10%2%4 kg; mean distance from earth: 384400 km; periods of rotation and revolution: 27.32 days.
moon	2.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the face of the moon as it is seen during its revolution around the earth, esp. at one of its phases.
	exam	1	new moon;
	exam	2	full moon.
moon	3.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any natural satellite of a planet.
moon	4.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	moonlight; moonshine.
moon	5.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a moon.
moon	6.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a month, esp. a lunar one.
once in a blue moon	7.
	head	moon
	syl	once in a blue moon.
	def	very seldom.
reach for the moon	8.
	head	moon
	syl	reach for the moon.
	def	to desire or attempt something unattainable or difficult to obtain.
moon	9.
	syl	moon
	pron	<mu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. often foll. by away; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by around
	def	to be idle in a listless way, as if in love, or to idle (time) away.
moonbeam	0.
	syl	moon+beam
	pron	<1mu:n2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a ray of moonlight.
moon blindness	1.
	syl	moon blind+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Ophthalmol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {nyctalopia}.
moon blindness	2.
	syl	moon blind+ness
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mooneye}. a disorder affecting horses, inflammation of the eyes and sometimes blindness.
moon-blind	sub
	head	moon blindness
	syl	moon-2blind
	pos	adj.
mooncalves	infl
	head	mooncalf
	syl	moon+calves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mooncalf	1.
	syl	moon+calf
	pron	<1mu:n2ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a born fool; dolt.
mooncalf	2.
	syl	moon+calf
	pron	<1mu:n2ka:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who idles time away.
mooncalf	3.
	syl	moon+calf
	pron	<1mu:n2ka:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a freak or monster.
Moon Child	0.
	syl	Moon Child
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic name for { {Cancer} (sense 2b.)}.
mooned	0.
	syl	mooned
	pron	<mu:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with a moon.
mooneye	1.
	syl	moon+eye
	pron	<1mu:n2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American large-eyed freshwater clupeoid fishes of the family esp. See also {goldeye}.
mooneye	2.
	syl	moon+eye
	pron	<1mu:n2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {moon blindness}.
moon-eyed	1.
	syl	moon-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having the eyes open wide, as in awe.
moon-eyed	2.
	syl	moon-eyed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	affected with moon blindness.
moon-faced	0.
	syl	moon-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	having a round face; full-faced.
moonfishes	infl
	head	moonfish
	or	moonfish
	syl	moon+fish:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moonfish	infl
	or	moonfishes
	syl	moon+fish.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moonfish	1.
	syl	moon+fish
	pron	<1mu:n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several deep-bodied silvery carangid fishes, occurring in warm and tropical American coastal waters.
moonfish	2.
	syl	moon+fish
	pron	<1mu:n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other round silvery fishes, such as the Indo-Pacific
moonfish	3.
	syl	moon+fish
	pron	<1mu:n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {opah}.
moonflower	1.
	syl	moon+flow:er
	pron	<1mu:n2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several night-blooming convolvulaceous plants, esp. the white-flowered (or
moonflower	2.
	syl	moon+flow:er
	pron	<1mu:n2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {angels' tears}. a Mexican solanaceous plant, planted in the tropics for its white night-blooming flowers.
moonlight	1.
	syl	moon+light
	pron	<1mu:n2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {moonshine}. light from the sun received on earth after reflection by the moon. $D. illuminated by the moon.
	exam	1	a moonlight walk.
moonlights	infl
	head	moonlight
	syl	moon+lights
	pos	vb.
moonlighting lighted	infl
	head	moonlight
	syl	moon+light+ing. +light+ed.
	pos	vb.
moonlight	2.
	syl	moon+light
	pron	<1mu:n2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to work at a secondary job, esp. at night.
moonlighter	sub
	head	moonlight
	syl	moon+2light:er
	pos	n.
moonlight flit	0.
	syl	moon+light flit
	pos	n.
	def	a hurried departure by night to escape from one's creditors.
moonlighting	0.
	syl	moon+light+ing
	pron	<1mu:n2lItiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 19th-century Ireland
	def	the carrying out of cattle-maiming, murders, etc., during the night in protest against the land-tenure system.
moonlit	0.
	syl	moon+lit
	pron	<1mu:nlit>
	pos	adj.
	def	illuminated by the moon.
moonquake	0.
	syl	moon+quake
	pron	<1mu:n2kwAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a light tremor of the moon, detected on the moon's surface.
moonraker	0.
	syl	moon+rak:er
	pron	<1mu:n2rAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a small square sail set above a skysail.
moon rat	0.
	syl	moon rat
	pos	n.
	def	a ratlike SE Asian nocturnal mammal, with greyish fur and an elongated snout: family (hedgehogs): the largest living insectivore.
moonrise	0.
	syl	moon+rise
	pron	<1mu:n2rIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the moment when the moon appears above the horizon.
moonscape	0.
	syl	moon+scape
	pron	<1mu:n2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the general surface of the moon or a representation of it.
moonseed	0.
	syl	moon+seed
	pron	<1mu:n2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any menispermaceous climbing plant of the genus and related genera, having red or black fruits with crescent-shaped or ring-shaped seeds.
moonset	0.
	syl	moon+set
	pron	<1mu:n2set>
	pos	n.
	def	the moment when the moon disappears below the horizon.
moonshine	1.
	syl	moon+shine
	pron	<1mu:n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {moonlight} (sense 1).
moonshine	2.
	syl	moon+shine
	pron	<1mu:n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	illegally distilled or smuggled whisky or other spirit.
moonshine	3.
	syl	moon+shine
	pron	<1mu:n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish talk or thought.
moonshiner	0.
	syl	moon+shin:er
	pron	<1mu:n2SIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who illegally makes or smuggles distilled spirits.
moonshot	0.
	syl	moon+shot
	pron	<1mu:n2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the launching of a spacecraft, rocket, etc., to the moon.
moonstone	0.
	syl	moon+stone
	pron	<1mu:n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a gem variety of orthoclase or albite that is white and translucent with bluish reflections.
moonstricken	alt
	head	moonstruck
	or	moonstruck
	syl	moon+strick:en
	pron	<1mu:n2strik*n>
	pos	adj.
moonstruck	0.
	or	moonstricken
	syl	moon+struck
	pron	<1mu:n2str^k>
	pos	adj.
	def	deranged or mad.
moonwort	1.
	syl	moon+wort
	pron	<1mu:n2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called in U.S.: {grape fern}. any of various ferns of the genus esp. which has crescent-shaped leaflets.
moonwort	2.
	syl	moon+wort
	pron	<1mu:n2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {honesty}.
moonier	infl
	head	moony
	syl	moon:i+er
	pos	adj.
mooniest	infl
	head	moony
	syl	moon:i+est.
	pos	adj.
moony	1.
	syl	moon:y
	pron	<1mu:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dreamy or listless.
moony	2.
	syl	moon:y
	pron	<1mu:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like the moon.
moony	3.
	syl	moon:y
	pron	<1mu:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	crazy or foolish.
moonily	sub
	head	moony
	syl	moon:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mooniness	sub
	head	moony
	syl	moon:i+ness
	pos	n.
moor	ety	Old English m*_or; related to Old Saxon m*_or, Old High German muor swamp
moor	H1.0.
	syl	moor
	pron	<mu*>, <mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tract of unenclosed waste ground, usually having peaty soil covered with heather, coarse grass, bracken, and moss.
moory	sub
	head	moor
	syl	moor:y
	pos	adj.
moor	ety	C15: of Germanic origin; related to Old English m*_@arelsr*_ap rope for mooring
moor	H2.0.
	syl	moor
	pron	<mu*>, <mc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to secure (a vessel, etc.) with cables, ropes, or anchors, or (of a vessel, etc.) to be secured in this way.
Moor	0.
	syl	Moor
	pron	<mu*>, <mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Muslim people of North Africa, of mixed Arab and Berber descent. In the 8th century they were converted to Islam and established power in North Africa and Spain, where they established a civilization (756-1492).[C14: via Old French from Latin from Greek possibly from Berber]
moorage	1.
	syl	moor+age
	pron	<1mu*riJ>, <1mc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for anchoring a vessel.
moorage	2.
	syl	moor+age
	pron	<1mu*riJ>, <1mc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge for anchoring.
moorage	3.
	syl	moor+age
	pron	<1mu*riJ>, <1mc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of anchoring.
moorcock	0.
	syl	moor+cock
	pron	<1mu*2kok>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the male of the red grouse.
George	1.
	head	Moore
	syl	George.
	def	1852-1933, Irish novelist. His works include (1894) and (1916).
G(eorge) E(dward)	2.
	head	Moore
	syl	G(eorge) E(dward).
	def	1873-1958, English philosopher, noted esp.for his (1903).
Gerald	3.
	head	Moore
	syl	Ger:ald.
	def	born 1899, English pianist, noted as an accompanist esp. to singers.
Henry	4.
	head	Moore
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	born 1898, English sculptor. His works are characterized by monumental organic forms and include the (1943) at St. Matthew's Church, Northampton.
Moore	5.
	syl	Moore
	pron	<mu*>, <mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1761-1809, British general; commander of the British army (1808-09) in the Peninsular War: killed at Corunna.
Marianne	6.
	head	Moore
	syl	Mar:i:anne.
	def	1887-1972, U.S. poet.
Thomas	7.
	head	Moore
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1779-1852, Irish poet, best known for (1807-34).
moorfowl	0.
	syl	moor+fowl
	pron	<1mu*2faul>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in Brit. game laws
	def	an archaic name for {red grouse}. Compare {heathfowl}.
moorhen	1.
	syl	moor+hen
	pron	<1mu*2hen>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a bird, inhabiting ponds, lakes, etc., having a black plumage, red bill, and a red shield above the bill: family (rails).
moorhen	2.
	syl	moor+hen
	pron	<1mu*2hen>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the female of the red grouse.
mooring	1.
	syl	moor+ing
	pron	<1mu*riG>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a place for anchoring a vessel.
mooring	2.
	syl	moor+ing
	pron	<1mu*riG>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent anchor, dropped in the water and equipped with a floating buoy, to which vessels can moor.
mooring mast	0.
	syl	moor+ing mast
	pos	n.
	def	a mast or tower to which a balloon or airship may be moored. Also called: {mooring tower}.
moorings	1.
	syl	moor+ings
	pron	<1mu*riGz>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the ropes, anchors, etc., used in mooring a vessel.
moorings	2.
	syl	moor+ings
	pron	<1mu*riGz>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	something that provides security or stability.
Moorish	1.
	syl	Moor+ish
	pron	<1mu*riS>, <1mc:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Moors.
Moorish	2.
	syl	Moor+ish
	pron	<1mu*riS>, <1mc:->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting the style of architecture used in Spain from the 13th to 16th century, characterized by the horseshoe arch. Also: {Morisco}.
Moorish idol	0.
	syl	Moor+ish i:dol
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical marine spiny-finned fish, that is common around coral reefs: family It has a deeply compressed body with yellow and black stripes, a beaklike snout, and an elongated dorsal fin.
moorland	0.
	syl	moor+land
	pron	<1mu*l*nd>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an area of moor.
moorwort	0.
	syl	moor+wort
	pron	<1mu*2wR:t>, <1mc:->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {marsh an?!dromeda}.
moose	ety	C17: from Algonquian; related to Narragansett moos, from moosu he strips, alluding to the moose's habit of stripping trees
moose	infl
	syl	moose.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moose	0.
	syl	moose
	pron	<mu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American deer, having large flattened palmate antlers: also occurs in Europe and Asia where it is called an elk.
Moose Jaw	0.
	syl	Moose Jaw
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Canada, in S Saskatchewan. Pop.: 31854 (1971).
moot	ety	Old English gem*_ot; compare Old Saxon m*_ot, Middle High German muoze meeting
moot	1.
	syl	moot
	pron	<mu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject or open to debate.
	exam	1	a moot point.
moot	2.
	syl	moot
	pron	<mu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suggest or bring up for debate.
moot	3.
	syl	moot
	pron	<mu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plead or argue theoretical or hypothetical cases, as an academic exercise or as vocational training for law students.
moot	4.
	syl	moot
	pron	<mu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a discussion or debate of a hypothetical case or point, held as an academic activity.
moot	5.
	syl	moot
	pron	<mu:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	an assembly, mainly in a shire or hundred, dealing with local legal and administrative affairs.
mooter	sub
	head	moot
	syl	moot+er
	pos	n.
mooter	sub
	head	moot
	syl	moot+er
	pos	n.
moot court	0.
	syl	moot court
	pos	n.
	def	a mock court trying hypothetical legal cases.
mop	ety	C15 mappe, from earlier mappel, from Medieval Latin mappula cloth, from Latin mappa napkin
mop	H1.1.
	syl	mop
	pron	<mop>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement with a wooden handle and a head made of twists of cotton or a piece of synthetic sponge, used for polishing or washing floors, or washing dishes.
mop	H1.2.
	syl	mop
	pron	<mop>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this, such as a tangle of hair.
mops	infl
	head	mop
	syl	mops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mopping	infl
	head	mop
	syl	mop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mopped	infl
	head	mop
	syl	mopped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mop	H1.3.
	syl	mop
	pron	<mop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to clean or soak up with or as if with a mop. {~} See also {mop up}.
mop	ety	C16: perhaps from Dutch moppen to pour; compare Dutch mop pug dog
mops	infl
	head	mop
	syl	mops
	pos	vb.
mopping	infl
	head	mop
	syl	mop+ping
	pos	vb.
mopped	infl
	head	mop
	syl	mopped.
	pos	vb.
mop	H2.1.
	syl	mop
	pron	<mop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make a grimace or sad expression (esp. in the phrase {mop and mow}) .
mop	sub
	syl	mop
	pron	<mop>
	pos	n.
mop	H2.2.
	syl	mop
	pron	<mop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	such a face or expression.
mopboard	0.
	syl	mop+board
	pron	<1mop2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {skirting board}.
mope	ety	C16: perhaps from obsolete mope fool and related to #7mop %2
mope	1.
	syl	mope
	pron	<m*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be gloomy or apathetic.
mope	2.
	syl	mope
	pron	<m*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or act in an aimless way.
mope	3.
	syl	mope
	pron	<m*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a gloomy person.
moper	sub
	head	mope
	syl	mop+er
	pos	n.
mopingly	sub
	head	mope
	syl	mop+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
moped	ety	C20: from #7motor+pedal 
moped	0.
	syl	mo+ped
	pron	<1m*uped>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a light motorcycle fitted with auxiliary pedals.
the	infl
	head	mopes
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
mopes	0.
	syl	mopes
	pron	<m*ups>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	low spirits.
mopoke	ety	C19: imitative of the bird's cry
mopoke	1.
	syl	mo+poke
	pron	<1m*u2p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spotted owl, of Australia and New Zealand.
mopoke	2.
	syl	mo+poke
	pron	<1m*u2p*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	a frogmouth, with reddish-brown or grey plumage. {~} Also called: {morepork}.
moppet	ety	C17: from obsolete mop rag doll; of obscure origin
moppet	0.
	syl	mop+pet
	pron	<1mopit>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {poppet} (sense 1)}.
mop up	1.
	syl	mop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clean with a mop.
mop up	2.
	syl	mop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complete (a task, etc.).
mop up	3.
	syl	mop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to clear (remaining enemy forces) after a battle, as by killing, taking prisoner, etc.
mop-up	infl
	head	mop up
	syl	mop-up.
	pos	n.
mop up	4.
	syl	mop up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of mopping up.
moquette	ety	C18: from French; of uncertain origin
moquette	0.
	syl	mo+quette
	pron	<mo1ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick velvety fabric used for carpets, upholstery, etc.
mor	ety	Danish
mor	0.
	syl	mor
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of acidic humus formed in cool moist areas where decomposition is slow.
mor	0.
	syl	mor.
	qual	Bookbinding. abbrev. for
	def	morocco.
Mor	0.
	syl	Mor.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Morocco.
mora	ety	C16: from Latin: pause
morae	infl
	head	mora
	or	moras
	syl	mo:rae
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moras	infl
	head	mora
	or	morae
	syl	mo:ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mora	0.
	syl	mo:ra
	pron	<1mc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the quantity of a short syllable in verse represented by the breve (*u #800552) .
moraceous	ety	C20: via New Latin from Latin morus mulberry tree
moraceous	0.
	syl	mo+ra+ceous
	pron	<mc:1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a mostly tropical and subtropical family of trees and shrubs, including fig, mulberry, breadfruit, and hop, many of which have latex in the stems and heads enclosed in a fleshy receptacle.
Moradabad	0.
	syl	Mo+ra+da+bad
	pron	<2mc:r*d*1b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in N Uttar Pradesh. Pop.: 258590 (1971).
moraine	ety	C18: from French, from Savoy dialect morena, of obscure origin
moraine	0.
	syl	mo+raine
	pron	<mo1rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of debris, carried by glaciers and forming ridges and mounds when deposited.
morainal	sub
	head	moraine
	or	morainic
	syl	mo+1rain+al
	pos	adj.
morainic	sub
	head	moraine
	or	morainal
	syl	mo+1rain+ic
	pos	adj.
moral	ety	C14: from Latin m*_or*_alis relating to morals or customs, from m*_os custom
moral	1.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or relating to human behaviour, esp. the distinction between good and bad or right and wrong behaviour.
	exam	1	moral sense.
moral	2.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering to conventionally accepted standards of conduct.
moral	3.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on a sense of right and wrong according to conscience.
	exam	1	moral courage;
	exam	2	moral law.
moral	4.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having psychological rather than tangible effects.
	exam	1	moral support;
	exam	2	a moral defeat.
moral	5.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of evidence, etc.
	def	based on a knowledge of the tendencies of human nature.
moral	6.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the lesson to be obtained from a fable or event.
	exam	1	point the moral.
moral	7.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a concise truth; maxim.
moral	8.
	syl	mor+al
	pron	<1mor*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	principles of behaviour in accordance with standards of right and wrong.
morally	sub
	head	moral
	syl	mor+al+ly
	pos	adv.
morale	ety	C18: morals, from French, n. use of #7moral (adj.)
morale	0.
	syl	mo+rale
	pron	<mo1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of mental or moral confidence of a person or group; spirit of optimism.
moral hazard	0.
	syl	mor+al haz+ard
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	a risk incurred by an insurance company with respect to the possible lack of honesty or prudence among policyholders.
moralism	1.
	syl	mor+al+ism
	pron	<1mor*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the habit or practice of moralizing.
moralism	2.
	syl	mor+al+ism
	pron	<1mor*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral saying.
moralism	3.
	syl	mor+al+ism
	pron	<1mor*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of moral principles without reference to religion.
moralist	1.
	syl	mor+al+ist
	pron	<1mor*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks to regulate the morals of others or to imbue others with a sense of morality.
moralist	2.
	syl	mor+al+ist
	pron	<1mor*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in accordance with moral principles.
moralistic	sub
	head	moralist
	syl	mor+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
moralistically	sub
	head	moralist
	syl	mor+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
moralities	infl
	head	morality
	syl	mo+ral+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morality	1.
	syl	mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<m*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being moral.
morality	2.
	syl	mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<m*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to conventional standards of moral conduct.
morality	3.
	syl	mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<m*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of moral principles.
morality	4.
	syl	mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<m*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an instruction or lesson in morals.
morality	5.
	syl	mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<m*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {morality play}.
morality play	0.
	syl	mo+ral+i:ty play
	pos	n.
	def	a type of drama written between the 14th and 16th centuries concerned with the conflict between personified virtues and vices.
moralise	alt
	head	moralize
	or	moralize
	syl	mor+al+ise
	pron	<1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
moralize	1.
	or	moralise
	syl	mor+al+ize
	pron	<1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make moral pronouncements.
moralize	2.
	or	moralise
	syl	mor+al+ize
	pron	<1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret or explain in a moral sense.
moralize	3.
	or	moralise
	syl	mor+al+ize
	pron	<1mor*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve the morals of.
moralization	sub
	head	moralize
	or	moralisation
	syl	mor+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
moralisation	sub
	head	moralize
	or	moralization
	syl	mor+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
moralizer	sub
	head	moralize
	or	moraliser
	syl	mor+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
moraliser	sub
	head	moralize
	or	moralizer
	syl	mor+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
moralizingly	sub
	head	moralize
	or	moralisingly
	syl	mor+al+2iz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
moralisingly	sub
	head	moralize
	or	moralizingly
	syl	mor+al+2is+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
moral philosophy	0.
	syl	mor+al phil+os:o+phy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of philosophy dealing with ethics.
Moral Rearmament	0.
	syl	Mor+al Re+ar:ma+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a worldwide movement for moral and spiritual renewal founded by Frank Buchman in 1938. Also called: {Buchmanism}. Former name: {Oxford Group}.
moral theology	0.
	syl	mor+al the+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of theology dealing with ethics.
Loch	infl
	head	Morar
	syl	Loch.
	pos	n.
Morar	0.
	syl	Mor+ar
	pron	<1mc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in W Scotland, in the SW Highlands: the deepest in Scotland. Length: 18 km (11 miles). Depth: 296 m (987 ft.).
morass	ety	C17: from Dutch moeras, ultimately from Old French marais #7marsh 
morass	1.
	syl	mo+rass
	pron	<m*1r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a tract of swampy low-lying land.
morass	2.
	syl	mo+rass
	pron	<m*1r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a disordered or muddled situation or circumstance, esp. one that impedes progress.
moratorium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Late Latin mor*_at*_orius dilatory, from mora delay &- mor@.a+to@.ry (#!m@$r$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) adj.
moratoria	infl
	head	moratorium
	or	moratoriums
	syl	mor:a+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moratoriums	infl
	head	moratorium
	or	moratoria
	syl	mor:a+to+ri:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moratorium	1.
	syl	mor:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<2mor*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a legally authorized postponement of the fulfilment of an obligation.
moratorium	2.
	syl	mor:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<2mor*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreed suspension of activity.
Morava	1.
	syl	Mo+ra+va
	pron	<m*1ra:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Czechoslovakia, rising in the Sudeten Mountains and flowing south to the Danube: forms part of the border between Czechoslovakia and Austria. Length: 370 km (230 miles). German name: {March}.
Morava	2.
	syl	Mo+ra+va
	pron	<m*1ra:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Yugoslavia, formed by the confluence of the Southern Morava and the Western Morava near Stalac: flows north to the Danube. Length: 209 km (130 miles).
Morava	3.
	syl	Mo+ra+va
	pron	<1mcrava>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for {Moravia}.
Moravia	H1.0.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:a
	pron	<m*1rAvi*>, <mo->
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Czecho?!slovakia, around the Morava River, bounded by the Bohemian-Moravian Highlands, the Sudeten Mountains, and the W Carpathians: became a separate Austrian crownland in 1848; made part of Czechoslovakia in 1918; valuable mineral re?!sources. Czech name: {Morava}. German name: {M*"ahren}.
Alberto	infl
	head	Moravia
	syl	Al:ber:to
	pron	<al1berto>
	pos	n.
Moravia	H2.0.
	syl	Mo:ra:via
	pron	Italian <mo1ra:vja>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of born 1907, Italian novelist and short-story writer: his novels include (1929) and (1949).
Moravian	1.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an
	pron	<m*1rAvi*n>, <mo->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Moravia, its people, or their dialect of Czech.
Moravian	2.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an
	pron	<m*1rAvi*n>, <mo->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Moravian Church.
Moravian	3.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an
	pron	<m*1rAvi*n>, <mo->
	pos	n.
	def	the Moravian dialect.
Moravian	4.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an
	pron	<m*1rAvi*n>, <mo->
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Moravia.
Moravian	5.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an
	pron	<m*1rAvi*n>, <mo->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Moravian Church.
Moravianism	sub
	head	Moravian
	syl	Mo+1ra+vi+an+ism
	pos	n.
Moravian Church	0.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an Church
	pos	n.
	def	a Protestant Church originating in Moravia in 1722 as a revival of the sect of Bohemian Brethren. It has close links with the Lutheran Church.
Moravian Gate	0.
	syl	Mo+ra+vi:an Gate
	pos	n.
	def	a low mountain pass linking S Poland and Moravia (Czechoslovakia), between the SE Sudeten Mountains and the W Carpathian Mountains.
moray	ety	C17: from Portuguese mor*'eia, from Latin m*_ur*_ena, from Greek muraina 
morays	infl
	head	moray
	syl	mo+rays.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moray	0.
	syl	mo+ray
	pron	<mo1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	any voracious marine coastal eel of the family esp. marked with brilliant patterns and colours.
Moray	0.
	syl	Mor+ay
	pron	<1m^ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NE Scotland, now part of Grampian region. Former name: {Elgin}.
Moray Firth	0.
	syl	Mor+ay Firth
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the North Sea on the NE coast of Scotland. Length: about 56 km (35 miles).
morbid	ety	C17: from Latin morbidus sickly, from morbus illness
morbid	1.
	syl	mor+bid
	pron	<1mc:bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an unusual interest in death or unpleasant events.
morbid	2.
	syl	mor+bid
	pron	<1mc:bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	gruesome.
morbid	3.
	syl	mor+bid
	pron	<1mc:bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by disease; pathologic.
	exam	1	a morbid growth.
morbidly	sub
	head	morbid
	syl	mor+bid+ly
	pos	adv.
morbidness	sub
	head	morbid
	syl	mor+bid+ness
	pos	n.
morbid anatomy	0.
	syl	mor+bid a:nat+o:my
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science con?!cerned with the study of the structure of diseased organs and tissues.
morbidity	1.
	syl	mor+bid+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1biditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being morbid.
morbidity	2.
	syl	mor+bid+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1biditi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {morbidity rate}. the relative incidence of a particu?!lar disease in a specific locality.
morbific	0.
	syl	mor+bif+ic
	pron	<mc:1bifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing disease; pathogenic.
morbifically	sub
	head	morbific
	syl	mor+1bif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Morbihan	0.
	syl	Mor+bi+han
	pron	French <mcrbi1?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NW France, in S Brittany. Capital: Vannes. Pop.: 581348 (1975). Area: 7092 sq. km (2766 sq. miles).
morbilli	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin morbillus pustule, diminutive of Latin morbus illness
morbilli	0.
	syl	mor+bil+li
	pron	<mc:1bilI>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {measles}.
morceau	ety	C18: from Old French: #7morsel 
morceaux	infl
	head	morceau
	syl	mor+ceaux
	pron	<-1so>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morceau	1.
	syl	mor+ceau
	pron	French. <mcr1so>
	pos	n.
	def	a fragment or morsel.
morceau	2.
	syl	mor+ceau
	pron	French. <mcr1so>
	pos	n.
	def	a short composition, esp. a musical one.
morcha	ety	Hindi: entrenchment
morcha	0.
	syl	mor+cha
	pron	<1mc:Ca:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a hostile demonstration against the government.
mordacious	ety	C17: from Latin mordax, from mord*_ere to bite
mordacious	0.
	syl	mor+da+cious
	pron	<mc:1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sarcastic, caustic, or biting.
mordaciously	sub
	head	mordacious
	syl	mor+1da+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
mordacity	sub
	head	mordacious
	or	mordaciousness
	syl	mor+dac+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1d@siti>
	pos	n.
mordaciousness	sub
	head	mordacious
	or	mordacity
	syl	mor+1da+cious+ness
	pos	n.
mordant	ety	C15: from Old French: biting, from mordre to bite, from Latin mord*_ere 
mordant	1.
	syl	mor+dant
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sarcastic or caustic.
mordant	2.
	syl	mor+dant
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the properties of a mordant.
mordant	3.
	syl	mor+dant
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pungent.
mordant	4.
	syl	mor+dant
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used before the application of a dye, possessing the ability to fix colours in textiles, leather, etc. See also { {lake} %2 (sense 1)}.
mordant	5.
	syl	mor+dant
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an acid or other corrosive fluid used to etch lines on a printing plate.
mordant	6.
	syl	mor+dant
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a fabric, yarn, etc.) with a mordant.
mordancy	sub
	head	mordant
	syl	mor+dan+cy
	pos	n.
mordantly	sub
	head	mordant
	syl	mor+dant+ly
	pos	adv.
Mordecai	0.
	syl	Mor:de:ca:i
	pron	<2mc:d*1kIi>, <1mc:d*2kI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the cousin of Esther who averted a threatened massacre of the Jews (Esther 2-9).
mordent	ety	C19: from German, from Italian mordente, from mordere to bite
mordent	0.
	syl	mor+dent
	pron	<1mc:dNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a melodic ornament consisting of the rapid alternation of a note with a note one degree lower than it. Also called: {lower mordent}.
Mordred	0.
	syl	Mor:dred
	pron	<1mc:dred>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Modred}.
Mordvin	infl
	or	Mordvins
	syl	Mord+vin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mordvins	infl
	head	Mordvin
	or	Mordvin
	syl	Mord+vins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mordvin	1.
	syl	Mord+vin
	pron	<1mc:dvin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Finnish people of the middle Volga region, living chiefly in the Mordvinian ASSR.
Mordvin	2.
	syl	Mord+vin
	pron	<1mc:dvin>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family.
Mordvinian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Mor+dvin+i:an Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<mc:1dvini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W central Soviet Union, in the middle Volga basin. Capital: Saransk. Pop.: 1029562 (1970). Area: 26200 sq. km (10110 sq. miles). Also called: {Mor+do+vi@.an Au@.ton@.o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic} (m@$:#!d$$$uv$I$$n).
more	ety	Old English m*_ara; compare Old Saxon, Old High German m*_ero, Gothic maiza. See also #7most #e Usage. See at most.
more	1.a.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the comparative of {much} or {many}.
	exam	1	more joy than you know;
	exam	2	more pork sausages.
more	1.b.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	he has more than she does;
	exam	2	even more are dying every day.
more	2.a.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	additional; further.
	exam	1	no more bananas.
more	2.b.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	I can't take any more;
	exam	2	more than expected.
more of	3.
	head	more
	syl	more of.
	def	to a greater extent or degree.
	exam	1	we see more of Sue these days;
	exam	2	more of a nuisance than it should be.
more	4.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs.
	exam	1	a more believable story;
	exam	2	more quickly.
more	5.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	the comparative of {much}.
	exam	1	people listen to the radio more now.
more	6.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	additionally; again.
	exam	1	I'll look at it once more.
more	7.a.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	as an estimate; approximately.
more	7.b.
	syl	more
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	adv.
	def	to an unspecified extent or degree.
	exam	1	the party was ruined, more or less.
more so	8.
	head	more
	syl	more so.
	def	to a greater extent or degree.
neither more nor less than	9.
	head	more
	syl	neither more nor less than.
	def	simply.
think more of	10.
	head	more
	syl	think more of.
	def	to have a higher opinion of.
what is more	11.
	head	more
	syl	what is more.
	def	moreover.
Hannah	1.
	head	More
	syl	Han:nah.
	def	1745-1833, English writer, noted for her religious tracts, esp.
More	2.
	syl	More
	pron	<mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 1478-1535, English statesman, humanist, and Roman Catholic Saint; lord chancellor to Henry VIII (1529-32). His opposition to Henry's divorce from Catharine of Aragon and his refusal to recognize the Act of Supremacy resulted in his execution on a charge of treason. In (1516), he set forth his concept of the ideal state. Feast day: July 9.
Morea	0.
	syl	Mo+re:a
	pron	<mc:1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the medieval name for the {Peloponnese}.
Gustave	1.
	head	Moreau
	syl	Gus:tave
	pron	<gys1tav>
	def	1826-98, French symbolist painter.
Jeanne	2.
	head	Moreau
	syl	Jeanne
	pron	<Zan>
	def	born 1928, French stage and film actress. Her films include (1961), (1960), (1965), (1967), and (1968).
Jean Victor	3.
	head	Moreau
	syl	Jean Vic:tor
	pron	<Z?~a> <vik1tc:r>
	def	1763-1813, French general in the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars.
Morecambe	0.
	syl	More+cambe
	pron	<1mc:k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in NW England, in NW Lancashire on {Morecambe Bay} (an inlet of the Irish Sea). Pop. (with Heysham): 41863 (1971).
moreen	ety	C17: perhaps from #7moire, influenced by #7velveteen 
moreen	0.
	syl	mo+reen
	pron	<mo1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy, usually watered, fabric of wool or wool and cotton, used esp. in furnishing.
morish	alt
	head	moreish
	or	moreish
	syl	mor+ish
	pron	<2mc:riS>
	pos	adj.
moreish	0.
	or	morish
	syl	more+ish
	pron	<2mc:riS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of food
	def	causing a desire for more.
	exam	1	these cakes are very moreish.
morel	ety	C17: from French morille, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German morhila, dimin?!utive of morha carrot
morel	0.
	syl	mo+rel
	pron	<mo1rel>
	pos	n.
	def	any edible saprophytic ascomycetous fungus of the genus in which the mushroom has a pitted cap: order
Morelia	0.
	syl	Mo+re:lia
	pron	Spanish <mo1rAlja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, capital of Michoac*'an state: a cultural centre during colonial times; two universities. Pop.: 209014 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1828): {Valladolid}.
morello	ety	C17: perhaps from Medieval Latin am*_arellum diminutive of Latin am*_arus bitter, but also influenced by Italian morello blackish
morellos	infl
	head	morello
	syl	mo+rel+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morello	0.
	syl	mo+rel+lo
	pron	<m*1rel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of small very dark sour cherry,
Morelos	0.
	syl	Mo+re:los
	pron	Spanish <mo1rAlos>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland state of S central Mexico, on the S slope of the great plateau. Capital: Cuernavaca. Pop.: 616119 (1970). Area: 4988 sq. km (1926 sq. miles).
moreover	0.
	syl	more+o:ver
	pron	<mc:1r*uv*>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	in addition to what has already been said; furthermore.
morepork	0.
	syl	more+pork
	pron	<1mc:2pc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mopoke}.
mores	ety	C20: from Latin, plural of m*_os custom
mores	0.
	syl	mo+res
	pron	<1mc:rAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the customs and conventions embodying the fundamental values of a group or society.
Moresco	0.
	syl	Mo+res+co
	pron	<m*1resk*u>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Morisco}.
Moresque	ety	C17: from French, from Italian moresco, from Moro M#7oor 
Moresque	1.
	syl	Mo+resque
	pron	<mc:1resk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of decoration and architecture
	def	of Moorish style.
Moresque	2.a.
	syl	Mo+resque
	pron	<mc:1resk>
	pos	n.
	def	Moorish design or decoration.
Moresque	2.b.
	syl	Mo+resque
	pron	<mc:1resk>
	pos	n.
	def	a specimen of this.
Moreton Bay fig	ety	named after Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia
Moreton Bay fig	0.
	syl	More+ton Bay fig
	pos	n.
	def	a large Australian fig tree, having glossy leaves and smooth bark.
Morgan	ety	C19: named after Justin Morgan, (1747-98), American owner of the original sire
Morgan	H1.0.
	syl	Mor+gan
	pron	<1mc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an American breed of small compact saddle horse.
Morgan	H2.1.
	syl	Mor:gan
	pron	<1mc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}. 1635-88, Welsh buccaneer, who raided Spanish colonies in the West Indies for the English.
John Pierpont	2.
	head	Morgan
	syl	John Pier:pont.
	def	1837-1913, U.S. financier, philanthropist, and art collector.
Thomas Hunt	3.
	head	Morgan
	syl	Thom:as Hunt.
	def	1866-1945, U.S. biologist. He formulated the chromosome theory of heredity. Nobel prize for medicine 1933.
morganatic	ety	C18: from the Medieval Latin phrase m*_atrim*_o?!nium ad morgan*_aticum marriage based on the morning-gift (a token present after consummation representing the husband's only liability); morgan*_atica, ultimately from Old High German morgan morning; compare Old English morgengiefu morning-gift
morganatic	0.
	syl	mor+ga+nat+ic
	pron	<2mc:g*1n@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating a marriage between a person of high rank and a person of low rank, by which the latter is not elevated to the higher rank and any issue have no rights to the succession of the higher party's titles, property, etc.
morganatically	sub
	head	morganatic
	syl	mor+ga+1nat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
morganite	ety	C20: named after J. P. M#7organ 
morganite	0.
	syl	mor+gan+ite
	pron	<1mc:g*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink variety of beryl, used as a gemstone.
Morgain le Fay	alt
	head	Morgan le Fay
	or	Morgan le Fay
	syl	Mor:gain le Fay
	pron	<1mc:gIn>, <-g*n>
	pos	n.
Morgan le Fay	0.
	or	Morgain le Fay
	syl	Mor:gan le Fay
	pron	<1mc:g*n> <l*> <1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a wicked fairy of Arthurian legend, the half sister of King Arthur.
morgen	ety	C17: from Dutch: morning, a morning's ploughing
morgen	1.
	syl	mor+gen
	pron	<1mc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a South African unit of area, equal to about two acres or 0.8 hectare.
morgen	2.
	syl	mor+gen
	pron	<1mc:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area, formerly used in Prussia and Scandinavia, equal to about two thirds of an acre.
morgue	ety	C19: from French le Morgue, a Paris mortuary
morgue	1.
	syl	morgue
	pron	<mc:g>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mortuary} (sense 1).
morgue	2.
	syl	morgue
	pron	<mc:g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a room or file containing clippings, etc., used for reference in a newspaper.
morgue	0.
	syl	morgue
	pron	French. <mcrg>
	pos	n.
	def	superiority; haughtiness.
moribund	ety	C18: from Latin, from mor*_i to die
moribund	1.
	syl	mor:i+bund
	pron	<1mori2b^nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	near death.
moribund	2.
	syl	mor:i+bund
	pron	<1mori2b^nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	stagnant; without force or vitality.
moribundity	sub
	head	moribund
	syl	mor:i+1bun+di:ty
	pos	n.
moribundly	sub
	head	moribund
	syl	mor:i+2bund+ly
	pos	adv.
Eduard	infl
	head	Morike
	syl	E:du:ard
	pron	<1A:duart>
	pos	n.
Morike	0.
	syl	M*"o:ri:ke
	pron	German <1m$o:rik*>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-1875, German poet, noted for his lyrics, such a and
morion	ety	C16: via Old French from Spanish morri*'on, perhaps from morra crown of the head
morion	H1.0.
	syl	mo+ri+on
	pron	<1mc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a 16th-century helmet with a brim and wide comb.
morion	ety	C18: via French from Latin m*_orion, a misreading of mormorion 
morion	H2.0.
	syl	mo+ri+on
	pron	<1mc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a smoky brown, grey, or blackish variety of quartz, used as a gemstone.
Morisco	ety	C16: from Spanish, from Moro M#7oor 
Moresco	alt
	head	Morisco
	or	Morisco
	syl	Mo+res+co
	pron	<m*1resk*u>
	pos	n.
Moriscos	infl
	head	Morisco
	or	Moriscoes
	syl	Mo+ris+cos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Moriscoes	infl
	head	Morisco
	or	Moriscos
	syl	Mo+ris+coes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Morisco	1.
	or	Moresco
	syl	Mo+ris+co
	pron	<m*1risk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish Moor.
Morisco	2.
	or	Moresco
	syl	Mo+ris+co
	pron	<m*1risk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a morris dance.
Morisco	3.
	or	Moresco
	syl	Mo+ris+co
	pron	<m*1risk*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Moorish}.
morish	0.
	syl	mor+ish
	pron	<1mc:riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {moreish}.
Morley	H1.0.
	syl	Mor+ley
	pron	<1mc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N England, in West Yorkshire near Leeds. Pop.: 44340 (1971).
Edward Williams	1.
	head	Morley
	syl	Ed:ward Wil:liams.
	def	1838-1923, U.S. chemist@T who@T collaborated@T with@T A.@T A.@T Michelson@T in@T the Michelson-Morley experiment.
John	2.
	head	Morley
	syl	John
	def	Viscount Morley of Blackburn. 1838-1923, British Liberal statesman and writer; secretary of state for India (1905-10).
Thomas	3.
	head	Morley
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	??1557-??1603, English composer and organist, noted for his madrigals and his textbook on music, (1597).
Mormon	1.
	syl	Mor+mon
	pron	<1mc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, founded in 1830 at La Fayette, New York, by Joseph Smith.
Mormon	2.
	syl	Mor+mon
	pron	<1mc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a prophet whose supposed revelations were recorded by Joseph Smith in the Book of Mormon.
Mormon	3.
	syl	Mor+mon
	pron	<1mc:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Mormons, their Church, or their beliefs.
Mormonism	sub
	head	Mormon
	syl	Mor+mon+ism
	pos	n.
morn	ety	Old English morgen; compare Old High German morgan, Old Norse morginn 
morn	1.
	syl	morn
	pron	<mc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {morning}.
the morn	2.
	head	morn
	syl	the morn.
	qual	Scot.
	def	tomorrow.
mornay	ety	perhaps named after Philippe de M#7ornay 
mornay	0.
	syl	mor+nay
	pron	<1mc:nA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often immediately postpositive
	def	denot?!ing a cheese sauce used in several dishes.
	exam	1	eggs mornay.
Philippe de	infl
	head	Mornay
	syl	Phi:lippe de
	pron	<fi1lip> <d*>
	pos	n.
Mornay	0.
	syl	Mor:nay
	pron	French <mcr1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	Seigneur du Plessis-Marly. 1549-1623, French Huguenot leader. Also called: {Duplessis-Mornay}.
morning	ety	C13 morwening, from #7morn, formed on the model of #7evening 
morning	1.
	syl	morn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the first part of the day, ending at or around noon.
morning	2.
	syl	morn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	sunrise; daybreak; dawn.
morning	3.
	syl	morn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning or early period.
	exam	1	the morning of the world.
the morning after	4.
	head	morning
	syl	the morning after.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the aftereffects of excess, esp. a hangover.
morning	5.
	syl	morn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, used, or occurring in the morning.
	exam	1	morning coffee.
morning coat	0.
	syl	morn+ing coat
	pos	n.
	def	a cutaway frock coat, part of morning dress. Also called: {tail coat, swallow-tailed coat}.
morning dress	0.
	syl	morn+ing dress
	pos	n.
	def	formal day dress for men, comprising a morning coat, usually with grey trousers and top hat.
morning-glories	infl
	head	morning-glory
	syl	morn:ing-glo:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morning-glory	0.
	syl	morn:ing-glo:ry
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mainly tropical convolvulaceous plants of the genus and related genera, with trumpet-shaped blue, pink, or white flowers, which close in late afternoon.
mornings	0.
	syl	morn+ings
	pron	<1mc:niGz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in the morning, esp. regularly, or during every morning.
morning sickness	0.
	syl	morn+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nausea occurring shortly after rising: an early symptom of pregnancy.
morning star	0.
	syl	morn+ing star
	pos	n.
	def	a planet, usually Venus, seen just before sunrise during the time that the planet is west of the sun. Also called: {daystar}. Compare {evening star}.
morning watch	0.
	syl	morn+ing watch
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the watch between 4 and 8 a.m.
Moro	ety	C19: via Spanish from Latin Maurus M#7oor 
Moros	infl
	head	Moro
	or	Moro
	syl	Mo:ros
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Moro	infl
	or	Moros
	syl	Mo:ro
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Moro	H1.1.
	syl	Mo:ro
	pron	<1mc:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of predominantly Muslim peoples of the S Philippines: noted for their manufacture of weapons.
Moro	H1.2.
	syl	Mo:ro
	pron	<1mc:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Aldo	infl
	head	Moro
	syl	Al:do
	pron	<1aldo>
	pos	n.
Moro	H2.0.
	syl	Mor:o
	pron	Italian <1mcro>
	pos	n.
	def	1916-78, Italian Christian Democrat statesman; prime minister of Italy (1963-68; 1974-76) and minister of foreign affairs (1965-66; 1969-72; 1973-74). He negotiated the entry of the Italian Communist Party into coalition government before being kidnapped by the Red Brigades in 1978 and murdered.
morocco	ety	C17: after M#7orocco, where it was originally made
morocco	0.
	syl	mo+roc+co
	pron	<m*1rok*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine soft leather made from goatskins, used for bookbinding, shoes, etc.
Morocco	0.
	syl	Mo+roc+co
	pron	<m*1rok*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in NW Africa, on the Mediterranean and the Atlantic: conquered by the Arabs in about 683, who introduced Islam; at its height under Berber dynasties (11th-13th centuries); became a French protectorate in 1912 and gained independence in 1956. It is mostly mountainous, with the Atlas Mountains in the centre and the Rif range along the Mediterranean coast, with the Sahara in the south and southeast; an important exporter of phosphates. Languages: Arabic, Berber, and French. Religion: mostly Sunni Muslim. Currency: dirham. Pop.: 15329259 (1971). Area: 500000 sq. km (166000 sq. miles). French name: {Maroc}.
Moroccan	sub
	head	Morocco
	syl	Mo+roc+can
	pron	<m*1rok*n>
	pos	adj. n.
moron	ety	C20: from Greek m*_oros foolish
moron	1.
	syl	mor+on
	pron	<1mc:ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or stupid person.
moron	2.
	syl	mor+on
	pron	<1mc:ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having an intelligence quotient of between 50 and 70, able to work under supervision.
moronic	sub
	head	moron
	syl	mo+ron+ic
	pron	<mo1ronik>
	pos	adj.
moronically	sub
	head	moron
	syl	mo+1ron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
moronism	sub
	head	moron
	or	moronity
	syl	mo+ron+ism
	pos	n.
moronity	sub
	head	moron
	or	moronism
	syl	mo+1ron+i:ty
	pos	n.
Moroni	0.
	syl	Mo+ro+ni
	pron	<m*1r*uni>, French <mcrc1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Comoro Islands, on the island of Grande Comore. Pop.: 12000 (1974 est.).
morose	ety	C16: from Latin m*_or*_osus peevish, capricious, from m*_os custom, will, caprice
morose	0.
	syl	mo+rose
	pron	<m*1r*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	ill-tempered or gloomy.
morosely	sub
	head	morose
	syl	mo+1rose+ly
	pos	adv.
moroseness	sub
	head	morose
	syl	mo+1rose+ness
	pos	n.
morph	ety	C20: shortened form of #7morpheme 
morph	0.
	syl	morph
	pron	<mc:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the phonological representation of a morpheme.
morphol	alt
	head	morph
	or	morph
	syl	morphol.
morph	1.
	or	morphol
	syl	morph.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	morphological.
morph	2.
	or	morphol
	syl	morph.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	morphology.
-morph	ety	from Greek -morphos, from morph*_e shape
-morph	0.
	syl	-morph
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating shape, form, or structure of a specified kind.
	exam	1	ectomorph.
-morphic	sub
	head	-morph
	or	-morphous
	syl	-mor:phic
	pos	adj.
-morphous	sub
	head	-morph
	or	-morphic
	syl	-mor:phous
	pos	adj.
-morphy	sub
	head	-morph
	syl	-mor:phy
	pos	n.
morphallaxis	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7morpho -#7+ Greek allaxis exchange, from allassein to exchange, from allos other
morphallaxes	infl
	head	morphallaxis
	syl	mor+phal+lax:es
	pron	<-1l@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morphallaxis	0.
	syl	mor+phal+lax+is
	pron	<2mc:f*1l@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the transformation of one part into another that sometimes occurs during regeneration of organs in certain animals.
morpheme	ety	C20: from French, from Greek morph*_e form, coined on the model of #7phoneme ; see -#7eme 
morpheme	0.
	syl	mor+pheme
	pron	<1mc:fEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a speech element having a meaning or grammatical function that cannot be subdivided into further such elements.
morphemic	sub
	head	morpheme
	syl	mor+1phem+ic
	pos	adj.
morphemically	sub
	head	morpheme
	syl	mor+1phem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Morpheus	0.
	syl	Mor:phe:us
	pron	<1mc:fi*s>, <-fju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of sleep and dreams.
Morphean	sub
	head	Morpheus
	syl	Mor+phe:an
	pos	adj.
morphine	ety	C19: from French, from M#7orpheus 
morphia	alt
	head	morphine
	or	morphine
	syl	mor+phi:a
	pron	<1mc:fi*>
	pos	n.
morphine	0.
	or	morphia
	syl	mor+phine
	pron	<1mc:fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid extracted from opium: used in medicine as an anaesthetic and sedative although repeated use causes addiction. Formula: C\1\7H\1\9NO\3.
morphinism	0.
	syl	mor+phin+ism
	pron	<1mc:fi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	morphine addiction.
morpho-	ety	from Greek morph*_e form, shape
morpho-	1.
	syl	mor:pho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating form or structure.
	exam	1	morphology.
morpho-	2.
	syl	mor:pho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	morpheme.
	exam	1	morphophonemics.
morphogenesis	1.
	syl	mor+pho+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mc:f*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of form and structure in an organism during its growth from embryo to adult.
morphogenesis	2.
	syl	mor+pho+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2mc:f*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the evolutionary development of form in an organism or part of an organism.
morphogenetic	sub
	head	morphogenesis
	or	morphogenic
	syl	mor+pho+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2mc:f*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
morphogenic	sub
	head	morphogenesis
	or	morphogenetic
	syl	mor+pho+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
morphology	1.
	syl	mor+phol+o:gy
	pron	<mc:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology con?!cerned with the form and structure of organisms.
morphology	2.
	syl	mor+phol+o:gy
	pron	<mc:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the form and structure of words in a language, esp. the consistent patterns of inflection, combination, derivation and change, etc., that may be observed and classified.
morphology	3.
	syl	mor+phol+o:gy
	pron	<mc:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of linguistic forms and structures.
morphology	4.
	syl	mor+phol+o:gy
	pron	<mc:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the form and structure of anything.
morphologic	sub
	head	morphology
	or	morphological
	syl	mor+pho+log+ic
	pron	<2mc:f*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
morphological	sub
	head	morphology
	or	morphologic
	syl	mor+pho+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
morphologically	sub
	head	morphology
	syl	mor+pho+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
morphologist	sub
	head	morphology
	syl	mor+1phol:o+gist
	pos	n.
morphophoneme	ety	C20: from #7morpheme+pho?!neme 
morphophoneme	0.
	syl	mor+pho+pho+neme
	pron	<2mc:f*u1f*unEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the set of phonemes or sequences of phonemes that constitute the various allomorphs of a morpheme.
morphophonemics	0.
	syl	mor+pho+pho+ne:mics
	pron	<2mc:f*uf*u1nEmiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the study of the phonemic realization of the allomorphs of the morphemes of a language.
morphophonemic	sub
	head	morphophonemics
	syl	mor+pho+pho+1ne:mic
	pos	adj.
morphosis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek, from morphoun to form, from morph*_e form
morphoses	infl
	head	morphosis
	syl	mor+pho+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morphosis	0.
	syl	mor+pho+sis
	pron	<mc:1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	development in an organism or its parts characterized by structural change.
Paul	infl
	head	Morphy
	syl	Paul.
	pos	n.
Morphy	0.
	syl	Mor:phy
	pron	<1mc:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	1837-84, U.S. chess player, widely considered to have been the world's greatest player.
Morris chair	ety	C19: named after William M#7orris 
Morris chair	0.
	syl	Mor:ris chair
	pos	n.
	def	an armchair with an adjustable back and large cushions.
morris dance	ety	C15 moreys daunce Moorish dance. See M#7oor 
morris dance	0.
	syl	mor+ris dance
	pos	n.
	def	any of various old English folk dances usually performed by men ({morris men}) to the accompaniment of violin, concertina, etc. The dancers are adorned with bells and often represent characters from folk tales. Often shortened to {morris}.
morris dancing	sub
	head	morris dance
	syl	mor+ris danc+ing
	pos	n.
Herbert Stanley	infl
	head	Morrison
	syl	Her:bert Stan:ley
	pos	n.
Morrison	0.
	syl	Mor:ri:son
	pron	<1morisN>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Morrison of Lambeth. 1888-1965, British Labour statesman, who served in Churchill's War Cabinet (1942-45).
morro	ety	from Spanish
morros	infl
	head	morro
	syl	mor+ros
	pron	<-r*uz>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morro	0.
	syl	mor+ro
	pron	<1mor*u>, Spanish <1moro>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded hill or promontory.
morrow	ety	C13 morwe, from Old English morgen morning; see #7morn 
morrow	1.
	syl	mor+row
	pron	<1mor*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the next day.
morrow	2.
	syl	mor+row
	pron	<1mor*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the period following a specified event.
morrow	3.
	syl	mor+row
	pron	<1mor*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the morning.
Mors	0.
	syl	Mors
	pron	<mc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of death. Greek counterpart: {Thanatos}.
morse	ety	C15: from Old French mors, from Latin morsus clasp, bite, from mord*_ere to bite
morse	0.
	syl	morse
	pron	<mc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a clasp or fastening on a cope.
Samuel Finley Breese	infl
	head	Morse
	syl	Sam:u:el Fin:ley Breese
	pron	<1finli> <brEz>
	pos	n.
Morse	0.
	syl	Morse
	pron	<mc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	1791-1872, U.S. inventor and painter. He invented the first electric telegraph and the Morse code.
Morse code	0.
	syl	Morse code
	pos	n.
	def	a telegraph code used internationally for transmitting messages. Letters, numbers, etc., are represented by groups of shorter dots and longer dashes, or by groups of the corresponding sounds, and the groups being separated by spaces. Also called: {international Morse code}.
morsel	ety	C13: from Old French, from mors a bite, from Latin morsus, from mord*_ere to bite
morsel	1.
	syl	mor+sel
	pron	<1mc:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small slice or mouthful of food.
morsel	2.
	syl	mor+sel
	pron	<1mc:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece; bit.
mort	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin mors death
mort	0.
	syl	mort
	pron	<mc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a call blown on a hunting horn to signify the death of the animal hunted.
mortal	ety	C14: from Latin mort*_alis, from mors death
mortal	1.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of living beings, esp. human beings
	def	subject to death.
mortal	2.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving life or the world.
mortal	3.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ending in or causing death; fatal.
	exam	1	a mortal blow.
mortal	4.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	deadly or unrelent?!ing.
	exam	1	a mortal enemy.
mortal	5.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like the fear of death; dire.
	exam	1	mortal terror.
mortal	6.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	great or very intense.
	exam	1	mortal pain.
mortal	7.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	conceivable or possible.
	exam	1	there was no mortal reason to go.
mortal	8.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	long and tedious.
	exam	1	for three mortal hours.
mortal	9.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mortal being.
mortal	10.
	syl	mor+tal
	pron	<1mc:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person.
	exam	1	a mean mortal.
mortally	sub
	head	mortal
	syl	mor+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
mortalities	infl
	head	mortality
	syl	mor+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mortality	1.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being mortal.
mortality	2.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	great loss of life, as in war or disaster.
mortality	3.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of deaths in a given period.
mortality	4.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	mankind; humanity.
mortality	5.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty
	pron	<mc:1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {death}.
mortality rate	0.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty rate
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {death rate}.
mortality table	0.
	syl	mor+tal+i:ty ta+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	an actuarial table indicating life expectancy and death frequency for a given age, occupation, etc.
mortal sin	0.
	syl	mor+tal sin
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a sin regarded as involving total loss of grace. Also called: {deadly sin}. Compare {venial sin}.
mortar	ety	C13: from Latin mort*_arium basin in which mortar is mixed; in some senses, via Old French mortier substance mixed inside such a vessel
mortar	1.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of cement or lime or both with sand and water, used as a bond between bricks or stones or as a covering on a wall.
mortar	2.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a muzzle-loading cannon having a short barrel and relatively wide bore that fires low-velocity shells in high trajectories over a short range.
mortar	3.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device for firing lifelines, etc.
mortar	4.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, usually bowl-shaped, in which substances are pulverized with a pestle.
mortar	5.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a cast-iron receptacle in which ore is crushed.
mortar	6.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (bricks or stones) or cover (a wall) with mortar.
mortar	7.
	syl	mor+tar
	pron	<1mc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fire on with mortars.
mortarboard	1.
	syl	mor:tar+board
	pron	<1mc:t*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a black tasselled academic cap with a flat square top covered with cloth.
mortarboard	2.
	syl	mor:tar+board
	pron	<1mc:t*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hawk}. a small square board underside for carrying mortar.
mortgage	ety	C14: from Old French, literally: dead pledge, from mort dead+ gage security, #7{gage %1}
mortgage	1.
	syl	mort+gage
	pron	<1mc:giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a conditional conveyance of property, esp. real property, as security for the repayment of a loan.
mortgage	2.
	syl	mort+gage
	pron	<1mc:giJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the deed effecting such a transaction.
mortgage	3.
	syl	mort+gage
	pron	<1mc:giJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey (property) by mortgage.
mortgage	4.
	syl	mort+gage
	pron	<1mc:giJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pledge.
mortgageable	sub
	head	mortgage
	syl	mort+gage+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mortgagee	1.
	syl	mort+ga+gee
	pron	<2mc:gi1JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the party to a mortgage who makes the loan.
mortgagee	2.
	syl	mort+ga+gee
	pron	<2mc:gi1JE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who holds mortgaged property as security for repayment of a loan.
mortgager	alt
	head	mortgagor
	or	mortgagor
	syl	mort+gag+er
	pos	n.
mortgagor	0.
	or	mortgager
	syl	mort+gag+or
	pron	<1mc:giJ*>, <2mc:gi1Jc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person who borrows money by mortgaging his property to the lender as security.
mortician	ety	C19: from #7mortuary+ -ician, as in physician 
mortician	0.
	syl	mor+ti+cian
	pron	<mc:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {undertaker}.
mortification	1.
	syl	mor+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2mc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of loss of prestige or self-respect; humiliation.
mortification	2.
	syl	mor+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2mc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something causing this.
mortification	3.
	syl	mor+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2mc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the practice of mortifying the senses, etc.
mortification	4.
	syl	mor+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2mc:tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gangrene}.
mortify	ety	C14: via Old French from Church Latin mortific*_are to put to death, from Latin mors death+ facere to do
mortifies	infl
	head	mortify
	syl	mor+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
mortifying	infl
	head	mortify
	syl	mor+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
mortified	infl
	head	mortify
	syl	mor+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
mortify	1.
	syl	mor+ti+fy
	pron	<1mc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to humiliate or cause to feel shame.
mortify	2.
	syl	mor+ti+fy
	pron	<1mc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	to subdue and bring under control by disciplinary exercises, etc.
mortify	3.
	syl	mor+ti+fy
	pron	<1mc:ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause or undergo tissue death or gangrene.
mortifier	sub
	head	mortify
	syl	mor+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
mortifyingly	sub
	head	mortify
	syl	mor+ti+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Roger de	infl
	head	Mortimer
	syl	Rog:er de
	pos	n.
Mortimer	0.
	syl	Mor:ti:mer
	pron	<1mc:tim*>
	pos	n.
	def	8th Baron of Wigmore and 1st Earl of March. 1287-1330, lover of Isabella, the wife of Edward II of England: they invaded England in 1326 and compelled the king to abdicate in favour of his son, Edward III; executed.
mortise	ety	C14: from Old French mortoise, perhaps from Arabic murtazza fastened in position
mortice	alt
	head	mortise
	or	mortise
	syl	mor+tice
	pron	<1mc:tis>
	pos	n.
mortise	1.
	or	mortice
	syl	mor+tise
	pron	<1mc:tis>
	pos	n.
	def	a slot or recess, usually rectangular, cut into a piece of wood, stone, etc., to receive a matching projection (tenon) of another piece, or a mortise lock.
mortise	2.
	or	mortice
	syl	mor+tise
	pron	<1mc:tis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a cavity cut into a letterpress printing plate into which type or another plate is inserted.
mortise	3.
	or	mortice
	syl	mor+tise
	pron	<1mc:tis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a slot or recess in (a piece of wood, etc.).
mortise	4.
	or	mortice
	syl	mor+tise
	pron	<1mc:tis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two pieces of wood, etc.) by means of a mortise and tenon.
mortise	5.
	or	mortice
	syl	mor+tise
	pron	<1mc:tis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a cavity in (a letterpress printing plate) for the insertion of type, etc.
mortiser	sub
	head	mortise
	syl	mor+tis+er
	pos	n.
mortise lock	0.
	syl	mor+tise lock
	pos	n.
	def	a lock set into a mortise in a door so that the mechanism of the lock is enclosed by the door.
mortmain	ety	C15: from Old French mortemain, from Medieval Latin mortua manus dead hand, inalienable ownership
mortmain	1.
	syl	mort+main
	pron	<1mc:t2mAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the state or condition of lands, etc., held inalienably, as by an ecclesiastical or other corporation.
Jelly Roll	infl
	head	Morton
	syl	Jel:ly Roll
	pos	n.
Morton	0.
	syl	Mor:ton
	pron	<1mc:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname of 1885-1941, U.S. jazz pianist; one of the creators of New Orleans jazz.
mortuary	ety	C14 (as n., a funeral gift to a parish priest): via Medieval Latin mortu*_arium (n.) from Latin mortu*_arius of the dead
mortuaries	infl
	head	mortuary
	syl	mor+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mortuary	1.
	syl	mor+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1mc:Cu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {morgue}. a building where dead bodies are kept before cremation or burial.
mortuary	2.
	syl	mor+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1mc:Cu*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to death or burial.
morula	ety	C19: via New Latin, diminutive of Latin morum mulberry, from Greek moron 
morulas	infl
	head	morula
	or	morulae
	syl	mor:u+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morulae	infl
	head	morula
	or	morulas
	syl	mor:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
morula	0.
	syl	mor:u+la
	pron	<1morjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a solid ball of cells resulting from cleavage of a fertilized ovum.
morular	sub
	head	morula
	syl	mor:u+lar
	pos	adj.
morwong	ety	from a native Australian language
morwong	0.
	syl	mor+wong
	pron	<1mc:2woG>
	pos	n.
	def	a food fish of Australasian coastal waters belonging to the genus family (or .
mos	0.
	syl	mos.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	months.
mosaic	ety	C16: via French and Italian from Medieval Latin m*_osaicus, from Late Greek mouseion mosaic work, from Greek mouseios of the Muses, from mousa M#7use 
mosaic	1.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or decoration made up of small pieces of coloured glass, stone, etc.
mosaic	2.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making a mosaic.
mosaic	3.a.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	a mottled yellowing that occurs in the leaves of plants affected with any of various virus diseases.
mosaic	3.b.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mosaic disease}. any of the diseases, such as {tobacco mosaic}, that produce this discoloration.
mosaic	4.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	another name for { {chimera} (sense 4)}.
mosaic	5.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of aerial photographs forming a composite picture of a large area on the ground.
mosaic	6.
	syl	mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-sensitive surface on a television camera tube, consisting of a large number of granules of photoemissive material deposited on an insulating medium.
mosaicist	sub
	head	mosaic
	syl	mo+sa:i+cist
	pron	<m*1zAisist>
	pos	n.
Mosaical	alt
	head	Mosaic
	or	Mosaic
	syl	Mo+sa:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Mosaic	0.
	or	Mosaical
	syl	Mo+sa+ic
	pron	<m*u1zAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Moses or the laws and traditions ascribed to him.
mosaic gold	0.
	syl	mo+sa+ic gold
	pron	<m*1zAik>
	pos	n.
	def	stannic sulphide, esp. when suspended in lacquer for use in gilding surfaces.
Mosaic law	0.
	syl	Mo+sa+ic law
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the laws of the Hebrews ascribed to Moses and contained in the Pentateuch.
mosasaur	ety	C18: from Latin Mosa the river M#7euse (near which remains were first found)+-#7saur 
mosasaurus	alt
	head	mosasaur
	or	mosasaur
	syl	mo+sa+sau+rus
	pron	<2m*us*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
mosasaurs	infl
	head	mosasaur
	or	mosasauri
	syl	mo+sa+saurs
	pron	<-1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mosasauri	infl
	head	mosasaur
	or	mosasaurs
	syl	mo+sa+sau+ri
	pron	<-1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mosasaur	0.
	or	mosasaurus
	syl	mo+sa+saur
	pron	<1m*us*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct Cretaceous giant marine lizards of the genus and related genera, typically having paddle-like limbs.
moschatel	ety	C18: via French from Italian moscatella, diminutive of moscato #7musk 
moschatel	0.
	syl	mos+cha+tel
	pron	<2mosk*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small N temperate plant, with greenish-white musk-scented flowers: family Also called: {townhall clock, five-faced bishop}.
Moscow	0.
	syl	Mos+cow
	pron	<1mosk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Soviet Union and of the RSFSR, on the Moskva River: dates from the 11th century; capital of the grand duchy of Russia from 1547 to 1712; made capital of the Soviet Union in 1918; centres on the medieval Kremlin; chief political, cultural, and industrial centre of the Soviet Union, with two universities. Pop.: 6941961 (1970). Russian name: {Moskva}.
Henry Gwyn-Jeffreys	infl
	head	Moseley
	syl	Hen:ry Gwyn-Jef:freys.
	pos	n.
Moseley	0.
	syl	Mose:ley
	pron	<1m*uzli>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1915, English physicist. He showed that the wavelengths of x-rays emitted from the elements are related to their atomic numbers.
Moselle	1.
	syl	Mo+selle
	pron	<m*u1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE France, in Lorraine region. Capital: Metz. Pop.: 1030957 (1975). Area: 6253 sq. km (2439 sq. miles).
Moselle	2.
	syl	Mo+selle
	pron	<m*u1zel>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Europe, rising in NE France and flowing northwest, forming part of the border between Luxembourg and West Germany, then northeast to the Rhine: many vineyards along its lower course. Length: 547 km (340 miles). German name: {Mo+sel} (#!mo$:z%@l).
Moselle	3.
	syl	Mo+selle
	pron	<m*u1zel>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a German white wine from the Rhine valley.
Moses	1.
	syl	Mo:ses
	pron	<1m*uziz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites out of Egypt to the Promised Land and gave them divinely revealed laws.
Grandma	2.
	head	Moses
	syl	Grand:ma
	def	nickname of 1860-1961, U.S. painter of primitives, who began to paint at the age of 75.
mosey	ety	C19: origin unknown
mosey	0.
	syl	mo+sey
	pron	<1m*uzi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. slang. often foll. by along or on
	def	to walk in a leisurely manner; amble.
moshav	ety	C20: from Hebrew m*_osh*_abh a dwelling
moshavim	infl
	head	moshav
	syl	mo+sha+vim
	pron	<-Sa1vim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
moshav	0.
	syl	mo+shav
	pron	Hebrew. <mc1Sav>
	pos	n.
	def	a cooperative settlement in Israel, consisting of a number of small farms.
Moshoeshoe	alt
	head	Moshesh
	or	Moshesh
	syl	Mo:shoe:shoe
	pron	<mo1SuSu>
	pos	n.
Moshesh	0.
	or	Moshoeshoe
	syl	Mo:shesh
	pron	<mo1SeS>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1870, African chief, who founded the Basotho nation, now Lesotho.
Moskva	1.
	syl	Mos+kva
	pron	Russian <mas1kva>
	pos	n.
	def	the Russian name for {Moscow}.
Moskva	2.
	syl	Mos+kva
	pron	Russian <mas1kva>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W central Soviet Union, rising in the Smolensk-Moscow upland, and flowing southeast through Moscow to the Oka River: linked with the River Volga by the Moscow Canal. Length: about 500 km (310 miles).
Moslems	infl
	head	Moslem
	or	Moslem
	syl	Mos+lems
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Moslem	infl
	or	Moslems
	syl	Mos+lem
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Moslem	0.
	syl	Mos+lem
	pron	<1mozl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Muslim}.
Moslemic	sub
	head	Moslem
	syl	Mos+lem+ic
	pron	<moz1lemik>
	pos	adj.
Moslemism	sub
	head	Moslem
	syl	Mos+lem+ism
	pos	n.
Mosley	0.
	syl	Mos:ley
	pron	<1m*uzli>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Os@.wald Er@.nald}. born 1896, British politician; founder of the British Union of Fascists (1932).
Mosotho	infl
	or	Mosothos
	syl	Mo+so+tho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mosothos	infl
	head	Mosotho
	or	Mosotho
	syl	Mo+so+thos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mosotho	0.
	syl	Mo+so+tho
	pron	<mu1su:tu>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Basotho people. Former name: {Basuto}.
mosque	ety	C14: earlier mosquee, from Old French via Italian moschea, ultimately from Arabic masjid temple
mosque	0.
	syl	mosque
	pron	<mosk>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim place of worship, usually having one or more minarets and often decorated with elaborate tracery and texts from the Koran. Also called: {masjid, musjid}.
mosquito	ety	C16: from Spanish, diminutive of mosca fly, from Latin musca 
mosquitoes	infl
	head	mosquito
	or	mosquitos
	syl	mos+qui+toes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mosquitos	infl
	head	mosquito
	or	mosquitoes
	syl	mos+qui+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mosquito	0.
	syl	mos+qui+to
	pron	<m*1skEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous insect of the family the females have a long proboscis adapted for piercing the skin of man and animals to suck their blood. See also {aedes, anopheles, culex}.
mosquito boat	0.
	syl	mos+qui+to boat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {MTB}.
mosquito hawk	0.
	syl	mos+qui+to hawk
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{nighthawk} (sense 1)}.
mosquito netting	alt
	head	mosquito net
	or	mosquito net
	syl	mos+qui+to net+ting
	pos	n.
mosquito net	0.
	or	mosquito netting
	syl	mos+qui+to net
	pos	n.
	def	a fine curtain or net put in windows, around beds, etc., to keep mosquitoes out.
moss	ety	Old English mos swamp; compare Middle Dutch, Old High German mos bog, Old Norse mosi; compare also Old Norse m*_yrr #7mire 
moss	1.
	syl	moss
	pron	<mos>
	pos	n.
	def	any bryophyte of the class typically growing in dense mats on trees, rocks, moist ground, etc. See also {peat moss}.
moss	2.
	syl	moss
	pron	<mos>
	pos	n.
	def	a clump or growth of any of these plants.
moss	3.
	syl	moss
	pron	<mos>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated plants, such as club moss, Spanish moss, Ceylon moss, rose moss, and reindeer moss.
moss	4.
	syl	moss
	pron	<mos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a peat bog or swamp.
mosslike	sub
	head	moss
	syl	moss+2like
	pos	adj.
mossy	sub
	head	moss
	syl	moss:y
	pos	adj.
mossiness	sub
	head	moss
	syl	moss:i+ness
	pos	n.
Stirling	infl
	head	Moss
	syl	Stir:ling.
	pos	n.
Moss	0.
	syl	Moss
	pron	<mos>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, English racing driver.
moss agate	0.
	syl	moss ag+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of chalcedony with dark greenish mossy markings, used as a gemstone.
mossback	1.
	syl	moss+back
	pron	<1mos2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an old turtle, shellfish, etc., that has a growth of algae on its back.
mossback	2.
	syl	moss+back
	pron	<1mos2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	a provincial or conservative person.
mossbacked	sub
	head	mossback
	syl	moss+2backed
	pos	adj.
Mossbauer effect	ety	C20: named after Rudolf Ludwig M*"ossbauer (born 1929), German physicist
Mossbauer effect	0.
	syl	M*"oss:bau:er ef+fect
	pron	<1mos2bau*>, German <1m@os2bau*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the phenomenon in which an atomic nucleus in a crystal of certain substances emits a gamma ray without any recoil to the atom. The study of the emitted gamma rays ({M*"ossbauer spectroscopy}) is used to determine the energy levels in a nucleus, the structure of molecules, etc.
mossbunker	0.
	syl	moss+bunk+er
	pron	<1mos2b^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {menhaden}.
moss-grown	0.
	syl	moss-grown
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with moss.
Mossis	infl
	head	Mossi
	or	Mossi
	syl	Mos+sis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mossi	infl
	or	Mossis
	syl	Mos+si
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mossi	1.
	syl	Mos+si
	pron	<1mosi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of S Africa, living chiefly in Upper Volta: noted for their use of cowry shells as currency and for their trading skill.
Mossi	2.
	syl	Mos+si
	pron	<1mosi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Gur branch of the Niger-Congo family.
mossie	H1.0.
	syl	mos+sie
	pron	<1mozi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {mosquito}.
mossie	ety	of uncertain origin
mossie	H2.0.
	syl	mos+sie
	pron	<1mosi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {cape sparrow}.
mosso	ety	Italian, past participle of muovere to #7move 
mosso	0.
	syl	mos+so
	pron	<1mos*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed with rapidity. See also {meno mosso}.
moss pink	0.
	syl	moss pink
	pos	n.
	def	a North American plant, forming dense mosslike mats: cultivated for its pink, white, or lavender flowers: family Also called: {ground pink}.
moss rose	0.
	syl	moss rose
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of rose, that has a mossy stem and calyx and fragrant pink flowers.
moss stitch	0.
	syl	moss stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a knitting stitch made up of alternate plain and purl stitches.
mosstrooper	ety	C17 moss, in northern English dialect sense: bog
mosstrooper	0.
	syl	moss+troop:er
	pron	<1mos2tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a raider in the border country of England and Scotland in the mid-17th century.
most	ety	Old English m*_ast or m*_@ast, whence Middle English moste, m*_est; compare Old Frisian maest, Old High German meist, Old Norse mestr #e Usage. The meanings of most and mostly should not be confused. In she was most affected by the news, most is equivalent to very and is generally acceptable. In she was mostly affected by the news, the implication is that there was something else, in addition to the news, which affected her, although less so. More and most should also be distinguished when used in comparisons. More applies to cases involving two persons, objects, etc., most to cases involving three or more: John is the more intelligent of the two; he is the most intelligent of the students.
most	1.a.
	syl	most
	pron	<m*ust>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a great majority of; nearly all.
	exam	1	most people like eggs.
most	1.b.
	syl	most
	pron	<m*ust>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	most of them don't know;
	exam	2	most of it is finished.
most	2.a.
	syl	most
	pron	<m*ust>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the superlative of {many} and {much}.
	exam	1	you have the most money;
	exam	2	the most apples.
most	2.b.
	syl	most
	pron	<m*ust>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	def	.
	exam	1	the most he can afford is two pounds.
at (the) most	3.
	head	most
	syl	at (the) most.
	def	at the maximum.
	exam	1	that girl is four at the most.
for the most part	4.
	head	most
	syl	for the most part.
	def	See {{part} (sense 12)}.
make the most of	5.
	head	most
	syl	make the most of.
	def	to use to the best advantage.
	exam	1	she makes the most of her accent.
than most	6.
	head	most
	syl	than most.
	def	short for {than most others}.
	exam	1	the leaves are greener than most.
the most	7.
	head	most
	syl	the most.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	wonderful.
	exam	1	that chick's the most.
the most	8.
	head	most
	syl	the most.
	def	used to form the superlative of some adjectives and adverbs.
	exam	1	the most beautiful daughter of all.
most	9.
	syl	most
	pron	<m*ust>
	pos	adv.
	def	the superlative of {much}.
	exam	1	people welcome a drink most after work.
most	11.
	syl	most
	pron	<m*ust>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal or dialect.
	def	almost.
	exam	1	most every town in this state.
-most	ety	Old English -m*_@ast, -mest, originally a superlative suffix, later mistakenly taken as derived from m*_@ast (adv.) most
-most	0.
	syl	-most
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming the superlative degree of some adjectives and adverbs
	exam	1	hindmost;
	exam	2	uppermost.
Most Honourable	0.
	syl	Most Hon+our+a:ble
	pos	n.
	def	a courtesy title applied to marquesses and members of the Privy Council and the Order of Bath.
mostly	1.
	syl	most+ly
	pron	<1m*ustli>
	pos	adv.
	def	almost entirely; chiefly.
mostly	2.
	syl	most+ly
	pron	<1m*ustli>
	pos	adv.
	def	on many or most occasions; usually.
Most Reverend	0.
	syl	Most Rev+er+end
	pos	n.
	def	a courtesy title applied to Anglican archbishops and Roman Catholic bishops.
Mosul	0.
	syl	Mo:sul
	pron	<1m*usL>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Iraq, on the River Tigris opposite the ruins of Nineveh: an important commercial centre with nearby Ayn Zalah oilfield; university. Pop.: 293000 (1970 est.).
mot	ety	C16: via French from Vulgar Latin mottum (unattested) utterance, from Latin muttum a mutter, from mutt*_ire to mutter
mot	0.
	syl	mot
	pron	<m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bon mot}.
MOT	1.
	syl	M.O.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Ministry of Transport (Industries).
MOT	2.
	syl	M.O.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	the M.O.T. test or test certificate.
mote	ety	Old English mot; compare Middle Dutch mot grit, Norwegian mutt speck
mote	H1.0.
	syl	mote
	pron	<m*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny speck.
mote	ety	Old English m*_ot, first person singular present tense of m*_otan to be allowed
motel	ety	C20: from motor+hotel 
motel	0.
	syl	mo+tel
	pron	<m*u1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a roadside hotel for motorists, usually having direct access from each room or chalet to a parking space or garage.
motet	ety	C14: from Old French, diminutive of mot word; see #7mot 
motet	1.
	syl	mo+tet
	pron	<m*u1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a polyphonic choral composition used as an anthem in the Roman Catholic service.
moth	ety	Old English moththe; compare Middle Dutch motte, Old Norse motti 
moth	0.
	syl	moth
	pron	<moT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous insects of the order that typically have stout bodies with antennae of various shapes (but not clubbed), including large brightly coloured species, such as hawk moths, and small inconspicuous types, such as the clothes moths. Compare {{butterfly} (sense 1)}.
mothball	1.
	syl	moth+ball
	pron	<1moT2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {camphor ball}. a small ball of camphor or naphthalene used to repel clothes moths in stored clothing, etc.
put in mothballs	2.
	head	mothball
	syl	put in mothballs.
	def	to postpone work on (a project, activity, etc.).
mothball	3.
	syl	moth+ball
	pron	<1moT2bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a ship) for a long period of storage by sealing all openings with plastic to prevent corrosion.
mothball	4.
	syl	moth+ball
	pron	<1moT2bc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to postpone work on (a project, activity, etc.).
moth-eaten	1.
	syl	moth-eat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	decayed, decrepit, or outdated.
moth-eaten	2.
	syl	moth-eat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	eaten away by or as if by moths.
mother	ety	Old English m*_odor; compare Old Saxon m*_odar, Old High German muotar, Latin m*_ater, Greek m*_et*_er 
mother	H1.1.a.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female who has given birth to offspring.
mother	H1.1.b.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a mother bird.
mother	H1.2.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap., esp. as a term of address
	def	a person's own mother.
mother	H1.3.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female substituting in the function of a mother.
mother	H1.4.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly archaic.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a term of address for an old woman.
mother	H1.5.a.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	motherly qualities, such as maternal affection.
	exam	1	it appealed to the mother in her.
mother	H1.5.b.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mother love.
mother	H1.5.c.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	mothercraft.
mother	H1.6.a.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female or thing that creates, nurtures, protects, etc., something.
mother	H1.6.b.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mother church;
	exam	2	mother earth.
mother	H1.7.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to certain members of female religious orders.
	exam	1	mother superior.
mother	H1.8.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	God as the eternal Principle.
mother	H1.9.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	native or innate.
	exam	1	mother wit.
mother	H1.10.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {motherfucker}.
be mother	11.
	head	mother
	syl	be mother.
	def	to pour the tea.
	exam	1	I'll be mother.
mother	H1.12.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give birth to or produce.
mother	H1.13.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to nurture, protect, etc. as a mother.
motherless	sub
	head	mother
	syl	moth+er+less
	pos	adj.
mother	ety	C16: perhaps from #7mother %1#7, but compare Spanish madre scum, Dutch modder dregs, Middle Low German modder decaying object, mudde sludge
mother	H2.0.
	syl	moth+er
	pron	<1m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stringy slime containing various bacteria that forms on the surface of liquids undergoing acetous fermentation. It can be added to wine, etc. to promote vinegar formation. Also called: {mother of vinegar}.
mothery	sub
	head	mother
	syl	moth+er:y
	pos	adj.
Mother Carey's chicken	ety	origin unknown
Mother Carey's chicken	0.
	syl	Moth+er Car:ey's chick+en
	pron	<1ke*riz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {storm petrel}.
mother country	1.
	syl	moth+er coun+try
	pos	n.
	def	the original country of colonists or settlers.
mother country	2.
	syl	moth+er coun+try
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {fatherland}.
motherfucker	0.
	syl	moth:er+fuck:er
	pron	<1m^@d*2f^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Offensive taboo slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person or thing, esp. an exasperating or unpleasant one. Often shortened to {mother}.
Mother Goose	ety	C18: translated from French Contes de ma m*`ere l'Oye (1697), title of a collection of tales by Charles P#7errault 
Mother Goose	0.
	syl	Moth+er Goose
	pos	n.
	def	the imaginary author of the collection of nursery rhymes published in 1781 in London as
motherhood	1.
	syl	moth+er+hood
	pron	<1m^@d*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a mother.
motherhood	2.
	syl	moth+er+hood
	pron	<1m^@d*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the qualities characteristic of a mother.
Mother Hubbard	ety	C19: after Mother Hubbard, a character in a nursery rhyme
Mother Hubbard	0.
	syl	Moth+er Hub+bard
	pron	<1h^b*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a woman's full-length unbelted dress.
Mothering Sunday	0.
	syl	Moth+er+ing Sun+day
	pron	<1m^@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the fourth Sunday in Lent, when mothers traditionally receive presents from their children. Also called: {Mother's Day}.
mothers-in-law	infl
	head	mother-in-law
	syl	moth:ers-in-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mother-in-law	0.
	syl	moth:er-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the mother of one's wife or husband.
motherland	0.
	syl	moth:er+land
	pron	<1m^@d*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fatherland}.
motherless	1.
	syl	moth+er+less
	pron	<1m^D*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having a mother. {~}
mother lode	0.
	syl	moth+er lode
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	the principal lode in a system.
motherly	0.
	syl	moth+er+ly
	pron	<1m^@d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a mother, esp. in warmth, or protectiveness.
motherliness	sub
	head	motherly
	syl	moth+er+li+ness
	pos	n.
Mother of God	0.
	syl	Moth+er of God
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to the Virgin Mary.
Mothe	infl
	head	Mother of Parliaments
	syl	Mothe.
	pos	n.
Mother of Parliaments	0.
	syl	Moth+er of Par+lia+ments
	pos	n.
	def	the British Parliament: the model and creator of many other Parliaments.
mother-of-pearl	0.
	syl	moth:er-of-pearl
	pos	n.
	def	a hard iridescent substance, mostly calcium carbonate, that forms the inner layer of the shells of certain molluscs, such as the oyster. It is used to make buttons, inlay furniture, etc. Also called: {nacre}.
mother-of-thousands	0.
	syl	moth:er-of-thou:sands
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mind-your-own-business}.
Mother's Day	1.
	syl	Moth+er's Day
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the second Sunday in May, ob?!served as a day in honour of mothers.
Mother's Day	2.
	syl	Moth+er's Day
	pos	n.
	def	See {Mothering Sunday}.
mother ship	0.
	syl	moth+er ship
	pos	n.
	def	a ship providing facilities and supplies for a number of small vessels, etc.
mother superiors	infl
	head	mother superior
	or	mothers superior
	syl	moth+er su+pe:ri+ors
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mothers superior	infl
	head	mother superior
	or	mother superiors
	syl	moth+ers su+pe:ri+or.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mother superior	0.
	syl	moth+er su+pe:ri+or
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a community of nuns.
mother tongue	1.
	syl	moth+er tongue
	pos	n.
	def	the language first learned by a child.
mother tongue	2.
	syl	moth+er tongue
	pos	n.
	def	a language from which another has evolved.
Motherwell and Wishaw	0.
	syl	Moth+er+well and Wish+aw
	pron	<1m^@d*w*l> <1wiSc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S central Scotland, in SE Strathclyde region on the River Clyde: formed by the union of the two towns in 1920; a coal-mining and industrial centre. Pop.: 74184 (1971).
mother wit	0.
	syl	moth+er wit
	pos	n.
	def	native practical intelligence; common sense.
motherwort	ety	C14: so named because it was thought to be beneficial in uterine disorders
motherwort	0.
	syl	moth:er+wort
	pron	<1m^@d*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the Eurasian genus esp. having divided leaves and clusters of small purple or pink flowers: family (labiates).
mothproof	1.
	syl	moth+proof
	pron	<1moT2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of clothes
	def	chemically treated so as to repel clothes moths.
mothproof	2.
	syl	moth+proof
	pron	<1moT2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (clothes, etc.) mothproof.
mothier	infl
	head	mothy
	syl	moth:i+er
	pos	adj.
mothiest	infl
	head	mothy
	syl	moth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mothy	1.
	syl	moth:y
	pron	<1moTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	ragged; moth-eaten.
mothy	2.
	syl	moth:y
	pron	<1moTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing moths; full of moths.
motif	ety	C19: from French. See #7motive 
motif	1.
	syl	mo+tif
	pron	<m*u1tEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive idea, esp. a theme elaborated on in a piece of music, literature, etc.
motif	2.
	syl	mo+tif
	pron	<m*u1tEf>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {motive}. a recurring form or shape in a design or pattern.
motile	ety	C19: from Latin m*_otus moved, from mov*_ere to move
motile	1.
	syl	mo+tile
	pron	<1m*utIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of moving spontaneously and independently.
motile	2.
	syl	mo+tile
	pron	<1m*utIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person whose mental imagery strongly reflects movement, esp. his own.
motility	sub
	head	motile
	syl	mo+til+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1tiliti>
	pos	n.
motion	ety	C15: from Latin m*_oti*_o a moving, from mov*_ere to move &- #!mo+tion+al adj.
motion	1.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of continual change in the physical position of an object; movement.
	exam	1	linear motion.
motion	2.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement or action, esp. of part of the human body; a gesture.
motion	3.a.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for movement.
motion	3.b.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner of movement, esp. walking; gait.
motion	4.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental impulse.
motion	5.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal proposal to be discussed and voted on in a debate, meeting, etc.
motion	6.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law
	def	an application made to a judge or court for an order or ruling necessary to the conduct of legal proceedings.
motion	7.a.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the evacuation of the bowels.
motion	7.b.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	excrement.
motion	8.a.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a moving mechanism.
motion	8.b.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of such a part.
motion	9.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the upward or downward course followed by a part or melody. Parts whose progressions are in the same direction exhibit {similar motion}, while two parts whose progressions are in opposite directions exhibit {contrary motion}. See also {{parallel} (sense 3)}.
motion	10.a.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to act or perform the task (of doing something) mechanically or without sincerity.
motion	10.b.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to mimic the action (of something) by gesture.
in motion	11.
	head	motion
	syl	in motion.
	def	operational or functioning (often in the phrases {set in motion, set the wheels in motion}) .
motion	12.
	syl	mo+tion
	pron	<1m*uS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to signal or direct (a person) by a movement or gesture.
motioner	sub
	head	motion
	syl	mo+tion+er
	pos	n.
motionless	0.
	syl	mo+tion+less
	pron	<1m*uS*nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not moving; absolutely still.
motionlessly	sub
	head	motionless
	syl	mo+tion+less+ly
	pos	adv.
motionlessness	sub
	head	motionless
	syl	mo+tion+less+ness
	pos	n.
motion picture	0.
	syl	mo+tion pic+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. term for { {film} (sense 1)}.
motion sickness	0.
	syl	mo+tion sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being dizzy or nauseous from riding in a moving vehicle.
motion study	0.
	syl	mo+tion stud:y
	pos	n.
	def	short for {time and motion study}.
motivate	0.
	syl	mo+ti+vate
	pron	<1m*uti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give incentive to.
motivation	1.
	syl	mo+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2m*uti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of motivating.
motivation	2.
	syl	mo+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2m*uti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	desire to do; interest or drive.
motivation	3.
	syl	mo+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2m*uti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	incentive or inducement.
motivation	4.
	syl	mo+ti+va+tion
	pron	<2m*uti1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process that arouses, sustains and regulates human and animal behaviour.
motivational	sub
	head	motivation
	syl	mo+ti+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
motivative	sub
	head	motivation
	syl	mo+ti+2va+tive
	pos	adj.
motivational research	0.
	syl	mo+ti+va+tion+al re+search
	pos	n.
	def	the application of psychology to the study of consumer behaviour, esp. the planning of advertising and sales campaigns. Also called: {motivation research}.
motive	ety	C14: from Old French motif, from Late Latin m*_ot*_ivus (adj.) moving, from Latin m*_otus, past participle of mov*_ere to move
motive	1.
	syl	mo+tive
	pron	<1m*utiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the reason for a certain course of action, whether conscious or unconscious.
motive	2.
	syl	mo+tive
	pron	<1m*utiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {motif}.
motive	3.
	syl	mo+tive
	pron	<1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or causing motion or action.
	exam	1	a motive force.
motive	4.
	syl	mo+tive
	pron	<1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or acting as a motive; motivating.
motive	5.
	syl	mo+tive
	pron	<1m*utiv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to motivate.
motiveless	sub
	head	motive
	syl	mo+tive+less
	pos	adj.
motivelessly	sub
	head	motive
	syl	mo+tive+less+ly
	pos	adv.
motivelessness	sub
	head	motive
	syl	mo+tive+less+ness
	pos	n.
motive power	1.
	syl	mo+tive pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any source of energy used to produce motion.
motive power	2.
	syl	mo+tive pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the means of supplying power to an engine, vehicle, etc.
motive power	3.
	syl	mo+tive pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any driving force.
motivity	0.
	syl	mo+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<m*u1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of moving or of initiating motion.
mots justes	infl
	head	mot juste
	syl	mots justes
	pron	<mo 1Zyst). thA appropriatA word or AxprAssion>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
motley	ety	C14: perhaps from mot speck, #7mote %1
motley	1.
	syl	mot+ley
	pron	<1motli>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of elements of varying type, quality, etc.
motley	2.
	syl	mot+ley
	pron	<1motli>
	pos	adj.
	def	multicoloured.
motley	3.
	syl	mot+ley
	pron	<1motli>
	pos	n.
	def	a motley collection or mixture.
motley	4.
	syl	mot+ley
	pron	<1motli>
	pos	n.
	def	the particoloured attire of a jester.
motley	5.
	syl	mot+ley
	pron	<1motli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a jester.
motmot	ety	C19: from American Spanish, imitative of the bird's call
motmot	0.
	syl	mot+mot
	pron	<1motmot>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American bird of the family having a long tail and blue and brownish-green plumage: order (kingfishers, etc.).
motocross	ety	C20: from #7moto (#7r) +#7cross (-#7country) 
motocross	1.
	syl	mo+to+cross
	pron	<1m*ut*2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a motorcycle race across very rough ground.
motocross	2.
	syl	mo+to+cross
	pron	<1m*ut*2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rallycross}. See also {autocross}.
motoneuron	0.
	syl	mo+to+neu+ron
	pron	<2m*ut*u1nju*ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an efferent nerve cell; motor neuron.
motor	ety	C16: from Latin m*_otor a mover, from mov*_ere to move
motor	1.a.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine, of a vehicle.
motor	1.b.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a motor scooter.
motor	2.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {electric motor}. a machine that converts electrical energy into mechanical energy by means of the forces exerted on a current-carrying coil placed in a magnetic field.
motor	3.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that converts another form of energy into mechanical energy to produce motion.
motor	4.a.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a car or other motor vehicle.
motor	4.b.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	motor spares.
motor	5.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or causing motion.
motor	6.a.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to nerves or neurons that carry impulses that cause muscles to contract.
motor	6.b.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to movement or to muscles that induce movement.
motor	7.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel by car.
motor	8.
	syl	mo+tor
	pron	<1m*ut*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to transport by car.
motorable	0.
	syl	mo+tor+a:ble
	pron	<1m*ut*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a road
	def	suitable for use by motor vehicles.
motorbicycle	1.
	syl	mo:tor+bi:cyc+le
	pron	<1m*ut*2bIsikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a motorcycle.
motorbicycle	2.
	syl	mo:tor+bi:cyc+le
	pron	<1m*ut*2bIsikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a moped.
motorbike	0.
	syl	mo:tor+bike
	pron	<1m*ut*2bIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a less formal name for {motorcycle}.
motorboat	0.
	syl	mo:tor+boat
	pron	<1m*ut*2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any boat powered by a motor.
motorbus	0.
	syl	mo:tor+bus
	pron	<1m*ut*2b^s>
	pos	n.
	def	a bus driven by an internal-combustion engine.
motorcade	ety	C20: from #7motor+ #7caval #7cade 
motorcade	0.
	syl	mo:tor+cade
	pron	<1m*ut*2kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a parade of cars or other motor vehicles.
motorcar	1.
	syl	mo:tor+car
	pron	<1m*ut*2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal word for {{car} (sense 1)}.
motorcar	2.
	syl	mo:tor+car
	pron	<1m*ut*2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-propelled electric railway car.
motor caravan	0.
	syl	mo+tor car:a+van
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a motor vehicle fitted with equipment for cooking, sleeping, etc., like that of a caravan.
motorcoach	0.
	syl	mo:tor+coach
	pron	<1m*ut*2k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a coach driven by an internal-combustion engine.
motorcycle	1.
	syl	mo:tor+cy:cle
	pron	<1m*ut*2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {motorbike}. a two-wheeled vehicle, having a stronger frame than a bicycle, that is driven by a petrol engine, usually with a capacity of between 125 cc and 1000 cc. {~}
motorcycle	2.
	syl	mo:tor+cy:cle
	pron	<1m*ut*2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	to ride on a motorcycle.
motorcyclist	sub
	head	motorcycle
	syl	mo:tor+2cy:clist
	pos	n.
-motored	0.
	syl	-mo:tored
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a specified type of motor or number of motors.
motor generator	0.
	syl	mo+tor gen+er:a+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a generator driven by an electric motor, by means of which the voltage, frequency, or phases of an electrical power supply can be changed.
motorist	0.
	syl	mo+tor+ist
	pron	<1m*ut*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a driver of a car, esp. when considered as a car-owner.
motorise	alt
	head	motorize
	or	motorize
	syl	mo+tor+ise
	pron	<1m*ut*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
motorize	1.
	or	motorise
	syl	mo+tor+ize
	pron	<1m*ut*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with a motor.
motorize	2.
	or	motorise
	syl	mo+tor+ize
	pron	<1m*ut*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (military units) with motor vehicles.
motorization	sub
	head	motorize
	or	motorisation
	syl	mo+tor:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
motorisation	sub
	head	motorize
	or	motorization
	syl	mo+tor:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
motormen	infl
	head	motorman
	syl	mo:tor+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
motorman	1.
	syl	mo:tor+man
	pron	<1m*ut*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the driver of an electric train.
motorman	2.
	syl	mo:tor+man
	pron	<1m*ut*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the operator of a motor.
motor park	0.
	syl	mo+tor park
	pos	n.
	def	a W African name for {car park}.
motor scooter	0.
	syl	mo+tor scoot+er
	pos	n.
	def	a light motorcycle with small wheels and an enclosed engine. Often shortened to {scooter}.
motor vehicle	0.
	syl	mo+tor ve+hi+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a road vehicle driven by a motor or engine, esp. an internal-combustion engine.
ship	alt
	head	motor vessel
	or	motor vessel
	syl	ship
	pos	n.
motor vessel	0.
	or	ship
	syl	mo+tor ves+sel
	pos	n.
	def	a ship whose main propulsion system is a diesel or other internal-combustion engine.
motorway	0.
	syl	mo:tor+way
	pron	<1m*ut*2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a main road for fast-moving traffic, having limited access, separate carriageways for vehicles travelling in opposite directions, and usually a total of four or six lanes. U.S. name: {superhighway}.
Motown	ety	C20: from Mo(tor) Town, a nickname for Detroit, Michigan, where this music originated
Motown	0.
	syl	Mo+town
	pron	<1m*u2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	music combining rhythm and blues and pop, or gospel rhythms and modern ballad harmony.
motte	ety	C14: see #7moat 
motte	0.
	syl	motte
	pron	<mot>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a natural or man-made mound on which a castle was erected.
MOT test	0.
	syl	M.O.T. test
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a compulsory annual test of the roadworthiness of motor vehicles over a certain age, carried out on behalf of the Department of the Environment.
mottle	ety	C17: back formation from #7motley 
mottle	1.
	syl	mott+le
	pron	<1motL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to colour with streaks or blotches of different shades.
mottle	2.
	syl	mott+le
	pron	<1motL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mottled appearance, as of the surface of marble.
mottle	3.
	syl	mott+le
	pron	<1motL>
	pos	n.
	def	one streak or blotch of colour in a mottled surface.
motto	ety	C16: via Italian from Latin muttum utterance
mottoes	infl
	head	motto
	or	mottos
	syl	mot+toes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mottos	infl
	head	motto
	or	mottoes
	syl	mot+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
motto	1.
	syl	mot+to
	pron	<1mot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a short saying expressing the guiding maxim or ideal of a family, organization, etc., esp. when part of a coat of arms.
motto	2.
	syl	mot+to
	pron	<1mot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a short explanatory phrase inscribed on or attached to something.
motto	3.
	syl	mot+to
	pron	<1mot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse or maxim contained in a paper cracker.
motto	4.
	syl	mot+to
	pron	<1mot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a quotation prefacing a book or chapter of a book.
motto	5.
	syl	mot+to
	pron	<1mot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a recurring musical phrase.
Motu	infl
	or	Motus
	syl	Mo:tu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Motus	infl
	head	Motu
	or	Motu
	syl	Mo:tus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Motu	1.
	syl	Mo:tu
	pron	<1m*utu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an aboriginal people of S Papua.
Motu	2.
	syl	Mo:tu
	pron	<1m*utu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Motu	3.
	syl	Mo:tu
	pron	<1m*utu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Hiri Motu} (esp. formerly) {Police Motu}. a pidgin version of this language, widely used in Papua-New Guinea. Compare {Neo-Melanesian}.
motu proprio	ety	Latin: of his own accord
motu proprio	0.
	syl	mo:tu pro+pri:o
	pron	<1m*utu:> <1pr*upri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative papal bull.
moue	0.
	syl	moue
	pos	French. mu; n.
	def	a disdainful or pouting look.
mouflon	ety	C18: via French from Corsican mufrone, from Late Latin mufr*_o 
moufflon	alt
	head	mouflon
	or	mouflon
	syl	mouf+flon
	pron	<1mu:flon>
	pos	n.
mouflon	0.
	or	moufflon
	syl	mouf+lon
	pron	<1mu:flon>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild short-fleeced mountain sheep, of Corsica and Sardinia.
mouill'e	ety	C19: from French, past participle of mouiller to moisten, from Latin mollis soft
mouill'e	0.
	syl	mouil+l*'e
	pron	<1mwEA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	palatalized, as in the sounds represented by Spanish or Italian or (pronounced as ($y) and ($j) respectively), or French (representing a (j) sound).
moujik	0.
	syl	mou+jik
	pron	<1mu:Zik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {muzhik}.
mould	ety	C13 (n.): changed from Old French modle, from Latin modulus a small measure, #7module 
mold	alt
	head	mould
	or	mould
	syl	mold
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mould	H1.1.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped cavity used to give a definite form to fluid or plastic material.
mould	H1.2.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame on which something may be constructed.
mould	H1.3.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped in or made on a mould.
mould	H1.4.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	shape, form, design, or pattern.
mould	H1.5.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	specific nature, character, or type.
	exam	1	heroic mould.
mould	H1.6.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make in a mould.
mould	H1.7.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or form, as by using a mould.
mould	H1.8.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence or direct.
	exam	1	to mould opinion.
mould	H1.9.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cling to.
	exam	1	the skirt moulds her figure.
mould	H1.10.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to make (a material such as sand) into a mould that is used in casting.
mouldable	sub
	head	mould
	or	moldable
	syl	mould+a:ble
	pos	adj.
moldable	sub
	head	mould
	or	mouldable
	syl	mold+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
mouldability	sub
	head	mould
	or	moldability
	syl	mould+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
moldability	sub
	head	mould
	or	mouldability
	syl	mold+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mould	ety	C15: dialect (Northern English) mowlde mouldy, from the past participle of moulen to become mouldy, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse mugla mould
mold	alt
	head	mould
	or	mould
	syl	mold
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mould	H2.1.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a coating or discoloration caused by various saprophytic fungi that develop in a damp atmosphere on the surface of stored food, fabrics, wallpaper, etc.
mould	H2.2.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fungi that causes this growth.
mould	H2.3.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become covered with this growth.
mould	xref
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mildew}.
mould	ety	Old English molde; related to Old High German molta soil, Gothic mulde 
mold	alt
	head	mould
	or	mould
	syl	mold
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mould	H3.1.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	loose soil, esp. when rich in organic matter.
mould	H3.2.
	or	mold
	syl	mould
	pron	<m*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the earth.
moldboard	alt
	head	mouldboard
	or	mouldboard
	syl	mold+board
	pron	<1m*uld2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mouldboard	0.
	or	moldboard
	syl	mould+board
	pron	<1m*uld2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the curved blade of a plough, which turns over the furrow.
moulder	ety	C16: verbal use of #7mould %3
molder	alt
	head	moulder
	or	moulder
	syl	mold+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
moulder	H1.0.
	or	molder
	syl	mould+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to crumble or cause to crumble, as through decay.
molder	alt
	head	moulder
	or	moulder
	syl	mold+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
moulder	H2.1.
	or	molder
	syl	mould+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who moulds or makes moulds.
moulder	H2.2.
	or	molder
	syl	mould+er
	pron	<1m*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	one of the set of electrotypes used for making duplicates.
molding	alt
	head	moulding
	or	moulding
	syl	mold+ing
	pron	<1m*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
moulding	1.a.
	or	molding
	syl	mould+ing
	pron	<1m*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped outline, esp. one used on cornices, etc.
moulding	1.b.
	or	molding
	syl	mould+ing
	pron	<1m*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped strip made of wood, stone, etc.
moulding	2.
	or	molding
	syl	mould+ing
	pron	<1m*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something moulded.
moulding board	0.
	syl	mould+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a board on which dough is kneaded.
mouldwarp	ety	C14 moldewarpe; ultimately from Germanic moldeworpon (unat?!tested) earth-thrower, from mold*_a #7{mould %3}#7+ wurp, werp to throw (both unattested)
mouldywarp	alt
	head	mouldwarp
	or	mouldwarp
	syl	mould:y+warp
	pron	<1m*uldi2wc:p>
	pos	n.
mouldwarp	0.
	or	mouldywarp
	syl	mould+warp
	pron	<1m*uld2wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for a {mole} (the animal).
moldy	alt
	head	mouldy
	or	mouldy
	syl	mold:y
	pron	<1m*uldi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
mouldier	infl
	head	mouldy
	or	moldier
	syl	mould:i+er
	pos	adj.
mouldiest	infl
	head	mouldy
	or	moldiest
	syl	mould:i+est
	pos	adj.
moldier	infl
	head	mouldy
	or	mouldier
	syl	mold:i+er
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
moldiest	infl
	head	mouldy
	or	mouldiest
	syl	mold:i+est.
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
mouldy	1.
	or	moldy
	syl	mould:y
	pron	<1m*uldi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with mould.
mouldy	2.
	or	moldy
	syl	mould:y
	pron	<1m*uldi>
	pos	adj.
	def	stale or musty, esp. from age or lack of use.
mouldy	3.
	or	moldy
	syl	mould:y
	pron	<1m*uldi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	boring; dull.
mouldiness	sub
	head	mouldy
	or	moldiness
	syl	mould:i+ness
	pos	n.
moldiness	sub
	head	mouldy
	or	mouldiness
	syl	mold:i+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mouldy fig	0.
	syl	mould:y fig
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a rigid adherent to older jazz forms.
moulin	ety	C19: from French: a mill
moulin	0.
	syl	mou+lin
	pron	<1mu:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical shaft in a glacier, maintained by a constant descending stream of water and debris.
Moulins	0.
	syl	Mou+lins
	pron	French <mu1l?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in central France, on the Allier River. Pop.: 26906 (1975).
Maulmain	alt
	head	Moulmein
	or	Moulmein
	syl	Maul+main
	pron	<maul1mAn>
	pos	n.
Moulmein	0.
	or	Maulmain
	syl	Moul+mein
	pron	<maul1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Burma, near the mouth of the Salween River: exports teak and rice. Pop.: 172569 (1970 est.).
moult	ety	C14 mouten, from Old English m*_utian, as in bim*_utian to exchange for, from Latin m*_ut*_are to change
molt	alt
	head	moult
	or	moult
	syl	molt
	pron	<m*ult>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
moult	1.
	or	molt
	syl	moult
	pron	<m*ult>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of birds, mammals, reptiles, and arthropods
	def	to shed (feathers, hair, skin, or cuticle).
moult	2.
	or	molt
	syl	moult
	pron	<m*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	the periodic process of moulting. See also {ecdysis}.
moulter	sub
	head	moult
	or	molter
	syl	moult+er
	pos	n.
molter	sub
	head	moult
	or	moulter
	syl	molt+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
mound	ety	C16: earthwork, perhaps from Old English mund hand, hence defence: compare Middle Dutch mond protection
mound	H1.1.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised mass of earth, debris, etc.
mound	H1.2.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	n.
	def	any heap or pile.
	exam	1	a mound of washing.
mound	H1.3.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	n.
	def	a small natural hill.
mound	H1.4.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	another word for {{barrow%2}}.
mound	H1.5.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial ridge of earth, stone, etc., as used for defence.
mound	H1.6.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to gather into a mound; heap.
mound	H1.7.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or surround with a mound.
	exam	1	to mound a grave.
mound	ety	C13 (meaning: world, C16: orb): from French monde, from Latin mundus world
mound	H2.0.
	syl	mound
	pron	<maund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a rare word for { {orb} (sense 1)}.
Mound Builder	0.
	syl	Mound Build+er
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group of prehistoric inhabitants of the Mississippi region who built altar-mounds, tumuli, etc.
mound-builder	0.
	syl	mound-build:er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {megapode}.
mount	ety	C16: from Old French munter, from Vulgar Latin mont*_are (unattested) from Latin mons #7mount %2
mount	H1.1.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go up (a hill, stairs, etc.); climb.
mount	H1.2.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get up on (a horse, a platform, etc.).
mount	H1.3.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to increase; accumulate.
	exam	1	excitement mounted.
mount	H1.4.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix onto a backing, setting, or support.
	exam	1	to mount a photograph;
	exam	2	to mount a slide.
mount	H1.5.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a horse for riding, or to place on a horse.
mount	H1.6.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of male animals
	def	to climb onto (a female animal) for copulation.
mount	H1.7.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a play, etc.) for production.
mount	H1.8.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a skeleton, etc.) for exhibition as a specimen.
mount	H1.9.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or carry (weapons) in such a position that they can be fired.
mount guard	10.
	head	mount
	syl	mount guard.
	def	See { {guard} (sense 25)}.
mount	H1.11.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a backing, setting, or support onto which something is fixed.
mount	H1.12.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of mounting.
mount	H1.13.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse for riding.
mount	H1.14.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a slide used in microscopy.
mount	H1.15.a.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small transparent pocket in an album for a postage stamp.
mount	H1.15.b.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for { {hinge} (sense 4)}.
mountable	sub
	head	mount
	syl	mount+a:ble
	pos	adj.
mounter	sub
	head	mount
	syl	mount+er
	pos	n.
mount	ety	Old English munt, from Latin mons mountain, but influenced in Middle English by Old French mont
mount	H2.1.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain or hill: used in literature and (when cap.) in proper names.
	exam	1	Mount Everest.
mount	H2.2.
	syl	mount
	pron	<maunt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in palmistry
	def	any of the seven cushions of flesh on the palm of the hand.
mountain	ety	C13: from Old French montaigne, from Vulgar Latin mont*_anea (unattested) mountainous, from Latin mont*_anus, from mons mountain
mountain	1.a.
	syl	moun+tain
	pron	<1mauntin>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural upward projection of the earth's surface, higher and steeper than a hill and often having a rocky summit.
mountain	1.b.
	syl	moun+tain
	pron	<1mauntin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mountain people;
	exam	2	mountain scenery.
mountain	1.c.
	syl	moun+tain
	pron	<1mauntin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a mountaintop.
mountain	2.
	syl	moun+tain
	pron	<1mauntin>
	pos	n.
	def	a huge heap or mass.
	exam	1	a mountain of papers.
mountain	3.
	syl	moun+tain
	pron	<1mauntin>
	pos	n.
	def	anything of great quantity or size.
Mountain	ety	C18: so called because its members sat in the highest row of seats at the National Convention Hall in 1793
Mounthe	infl
	head	Mountain
	syl	Moun+the.
	pos	n.
Mountain	0.
	syl	Moun+tain
	pron	<1mauntin>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremist faction during the French Revolution led by Danton and Robespierre.
mountain ash	1.
	syl	moun+tain ash
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees of the rosaceous genus such as ({European mountain ash} or {rowan}) , having clusters of small white flowers and bright red berries.
mountain ash	2.
	syl	moun+tain ash
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian eucalyptus trees, such as
mountain avens	0.
	syl	moun+tain av+ens
	pos	n.
	def	See { {avens} (sense 2)}.
mountain cat	0.
	syl	moun+tain cat
	pos	n.
	def	any of various wild feline mammals, such as the bobcat, lynx, or puma.
mountain chain	0.
	syl	moun+tain chain
	pos	n.
	def	a series of ranges of mountains.
mountain devil	0.
	syl	moun+tain dev+il
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {moloch}.
mountaineer	1.
	syl	moun+tain+eer
	pron	<2maunti1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who climbs mountains.
mountaineer	2.
	syl	moun+tain+eer
	pron	<2maunti1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person living in a mountainous area.
mountaineer	3.
	syl	moun+tain+eer
	pron	<2maunti1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to climb mountains.
mountaineering	sub
	head	mountaineer
	syl	moun+tain+1eer+ing
	pos	n.
mountain goat	1.
	syl	moun+tain goat
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Rocky Mountain goat}.
mountain goat	2.
	syl	moun+tain goat
	pos	n.
	def	any wild goat inhabiting mountainous regions.
mountain laurel	0.
	syl	moun+tain lau+rel
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ericaceous shrubs or trees of the genus esp. of E North America, which has leathery poisonous leaves and clusters of pink or white flowers. Also called: {calico bush}.
mountain lion	0.
	syl	moun+tain li:on
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {puma}.
mountainous	1.
	syl	moun+tain+ous
	pron	<1mauntin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to mountains.
	exam	1	a mountainous region.
mountainous	2.
	syl	moun+tain+ous
	pron	<1mauntin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a mountain, esp. in size or impressiveness.
mountainously	sub
	head	mountainous
	syl	moun+tain+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
mountainousness	sub
	head	mountainous
	syl	moun+tain+ous+ness
	pos	n.
mountain range	0.
	syl	moun+tain range
	pos	n.
	def	a series of adjoining mountains or of lines of mountains of similar origin.
mountain sheep	1.
	syl	moun+tain sheep
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bighorn}.
mountain sheep	2.
	syl	moun+tain sheep
	pos	n.
	def	any wild sheep inhabiting mountainous regions.
mountain sickness	0.
	syl	moun+tain sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	nausea and shortness of breath caused by climbing to high altitudes.
Mountain Standard Time	0.
	syl	Moun+tain Stand+ard Time
	pos	n.
	def	one of the standard times used in North America, seven hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Abbrev.: {M.S.T}.
Louis (Francis Albert Victor Nicholas)	infl
	head	Mountbatten
	syl	Lou:is (Francis Albert Victor Nicholas)
	pos	n.
Mountbatten	0.
	syl	Mount:bat:ten
	pron	<m*unt1b@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl Mountbatten of Burma. born 1900, British naval commander; great-grandson of Queen Victoria. During World War II he was supreme allied commander in SE Asia (1943-46). He was the last viceroy of India (1947) and governor general (1947-48).
Mount Desert Island	0.
	syl	Mount Des+ert Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the coast of Maine: lakes and granite peaks. Area: 279 sq. km (108 sq. miles).
mountebank	ety	C16: from Italian montambanco a climber on a bench, from montare to #7mount %1#7+ banco #7bench (see also #7{bank %1})
mountebank	1.
	syl	moun+te:bank
	pron	<1maunti2b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who sold quack medicines in public places.
mountebank	2.
	syl	moun+te:bank
	pron	<1maunti2b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a charlatan; fake.
mountebank	3.
	syl	moun+te:bank
	pron	<1maunti2b@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play the mountebank.
mountebankery	sub
	head	mountebank
	syl	moun+te:1bank+er:y
	pos	n.
mounted	1.
	syl	mount+ed
	pron	<1mauntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	equipped with or riding horses.
	exam	1	mounted police.
mounted	2.
	syl	mount+ed
	pron	<1mauntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	provided with a support, backing, etc.
Mountie	ety	nickname evolved from #7mounted 
Mounty	alt
	head	Mountie
	or	Mountie
	syl	Mount:y
	pron	<1maunti>
	pos	n.
Mounties	infl
	head	Mountie
	syl	Mount:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mountie	0.
	or	Mounty
	syl	Mount:ie
	pron	<1maunti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
mounting	0.
	syl	mount+ing
	pron	<1mauntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{mount} (sense 11)}.
mounting-block	0.
	syl	mount:ing-block
	pos	n.
	def	a block of stone formerly used to aid a person when mounting a horse.
Mount Isa	0.
	syl	Mount I:sa
	pron	<1Iz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Australia in NW Queensland: mining of copper and other minerals. Pop.: 32850 (1975 est.).
Mount McKinley National Park	0.
	syl	Mount Mc:Kin:ley Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in S central Alaska: contains part of the Alaska Range. Area: 7847 sq. km (3030 sq. miles).
Mount Rainier National Park	0.
	syl	Mount Rai+ni+er Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in W Washington, in the Cascade Range. Area: 976 sq. km (377 sq. miles).
mourn	ety	Old English murnan; compare Old High German morn*_en to be troubled, Gothic maurnan to grieve, Greek mermeros worried
mourn	1.
	syl	mourn
	pron	<mc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or express sadness for the death or loss of (someone or something).
mourn	2.
	syl	mourn
	pron	<mc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to observe the customs of mourning, as by wearing black.
mourn	3.
	syl	mourn
	pron	<mc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grieve over (loss or misfortune).
mourner	1.
	syl	mourn+er
	pron	<1mc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who mourns, esp. at a funeral.
mourner	2.
	syl	mourn+er
	pron	<1mc:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	at U.S. revivalist meetings
	def	a person who repents publicly.
mournful	1.
	syl	mourn+ful
	pron	<1mc:nful>
	pos	adj.
	def	evoking grief; sorrowful.
mournful	2.
	syl	mourn+ful
	pron	<1mc:nful>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy; sad.
mournfully	sub
	head	mournful
	syl	mourn+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
mournfulness	sub
	head	mournful
	syl	mourn+ful+ness
	pos	n.
mourning	1.
	syl	mourn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or feelings of one who mourns; grief.
mourning	2.
	syl	mourn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the conventional symbols of grief, such as the wearing of black.
mourning	3.
	syl	mourn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which a death is officially mourned.
in mourning	4.
	head	mourning
	syl	in mourning.
	def	observing the conventions of mourning.
mourning	5.
	syl	mourn+ing
	pron	<1mc:niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to mourning.
mourningly	sub
	head	mourning
	syl	mourn+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mourning band	0.
	syl	mourn+ing band
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of black material, esp. an armband, worn to indicate that the wearer is in mourning.
mourning cloak	0.
	syl	mourn+ing cloak
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {Camberwell beauty}.
mourning dove	0.
	syl	mourn+ing dove
	pos	n.
	def	a brown North American dove, with a plaintive song.
mouse	ety	Old English m*_us; compare Old Saxon m*_us, German maus, Old Norse m*_us, Latin m*_us, Greek m*_us 
mice	infl
	head	mouse
	syl	mice
	pron	<mIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mouse	1.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<maus>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small long-tailed rodents of the families and that are similar to but smaller than rats. See also {fieldmouse, harvest mouse, house mouse}.
mouse	2.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<maus>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related rodents, such as the jumping mouse.
mouse	3.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<maus>
	pos	n.
	def	a quiet, timid, or cowardly person.
mouse	4.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<maus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a black eye.
mouse	5.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<maus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {mousing}.
mouse	6.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<mauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stalk and catch (mice, etc.).
mouse	7.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<mauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go about stealthily.
mouse	8.
	syl	mouse
	pron	<mauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to secure (a hook) with mousing.
mouselike	sub
	head	mouse
	syl	mouse+2like
	pos	adj.
mousebird	0.
	syl	mouse+bird
	pron	<1maus2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {coly}.
mouse deer	0.
	syl	mouse deer
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chevrotain}.
mouse-ear	0.
	syl	mouse-ear
	pos	n.
	def	short for {mouse-ear chickweed} (see {{chickweed} (sense 2))}.
mouser	0.
	syl	mous+er
	pron	<1mauz*>, <1maus*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cat or other animal that is used to catch mice: usually qualified.
	exam	1	a good mouser.
mousetail	0.
	syl	mouse+tail
	pron	<1maus2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate ranunculaceous plants of the genus esp. with tail-like flower spikes.
mousetrap	1.
	syl	mouse+trap
	pron	<1maus2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any trap for catching mice, esp. one with a spring-loaded metal bar that is released by the taking of the bait.
mousetrap	2.
	syl	mouse+trap
	pron	<1maus2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	cheese of indifferent quality.
mousier	infl
	head	mousey
	syl	mous:i+er
	pos	adj.
mousiest	infl
	head	mousey
	syl	mous:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mousey	0.
	syl	mous+ey
	pron	<1mausi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {mousy}.
mousily	sub
	head	mousey
	syl	mous:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mousiness	sub
	head	mousey
	syl	mous:i+ness
	pos	n.
mousing	0.
	syl	mous+ing
	pron	<1mauziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a lashing, shackle, etc., for closing off a hook to prevent a load from slipping off.
moussaka	ety	C20: from Modern Greek
mousaka	alt
	head	moussaka
	or	moussaka
	syl	mou+sa+ka
	pron	<mu1sa:k*>
	pos	n.
moussaka	0.
	or	mousaka
	syl	mous+sa+ka
	pron	<mu1sa:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish originating in the Balkan States, consisting of meat, aubergines, and tomatoes, topped with cheese sauce.
mousse	ety	C19: from French: froth
mousse	1.
	syl	mousse
	pron	<mu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a light creamy dessert made with eggs, cream, fruit, etc., set with gelatine.
mousse	2.
	syl	mousse
	pron	<mu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar dish made from fish or meat.
mousseline	ety	C17: French: #7muslin 
mousseline	1.
	syl	mousse+line
	pron	French <mus1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine fabric made of rayon or silk.
mousseline	2.
	syl	mousse+line
	pron	French <mus1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fine glass.
mousseline de laine	ety	literally: muslin of wool
mousseline de laine	0.
	syl	mousse+line de laine
	pron	French. <muslin d* 1len>
	pos	n.
	def	a light woollen fabric.
mousseline de soie	ety	literally: muslin of silk
mousseline de soie	0.
	syl	mousse+line de soie
	pron	French. <muslin d* 1swa>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin gauzelike fabric of silk or rayon.
mousseline sauce	ety	from French mousseline, literally: muslin
mousseline sauce	0.
	syl	mousse+line sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a light sweet or savoury sauce, made by adding whipped cream or egg whites to hollandaise sauce.
Moussorgsky	0.
	syl	Mous:sorg:sky
	pron	<mu1sc:gski>, Russian <1mus*rkskij>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Modest Petrovich) {Mussorgsky}.
moustache	ety	C16: via French from Italian mostaccio, ultimately from Doric Greek mustax upper lip
mustache	alt
	head	moustache
	or	moustache
	syl	mus+tache
	pron	<m*1sta:S>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
moustache	1.
	or	mustache
	syl	mous+tache
	pron	<m*1sta:S>
	pos	n.
	def	the unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip, and sometimes down the sides of the mouth.
moustache	2.
	or	mustache
	syl	mous+tache
	pron	<m*1sta:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar growth of hair or bristles (in animals) or feathers (in birds).
moustache	3.
	or	mustache
	syl	mous+tache
	pron	<m*1sta:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark like a moustache.
moustached	sub
	head	moustache
	or	mustached
	syl	mous+1tached
	pos	adj.
mustached	sub
	head	moustache
	or	moustached
	syl	mus+1tached
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
moustache cup	0.
	syl	mous+tache cup
	pos	n.
	def	a cup with a partial cover to protect a drinker's moustache.
Mousterian	ety	C20: from French Moust*'erien from archaeological finds of the same period in the cave of Le Moustier, Dordogne, France
Mousterian	1.
	syl	Mous+te:ri:an
	pron	<mu:1sti*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a culture characterized by flint flake tools and associated with Neanderthal man, found throughout Europe, North Africa, and the Near East, dating from before 70000-32000 #7b.c.
Mousterian	2.
	syl	Mous+te:ri:an
	pron	<mu:1sti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this culture.
mousey	alt
	head	mousy
	or	mousy
	syl	mous+ey
	pron	<1mausi>
	pos	adj.
mousier	infl
	head	mousy
	syl	mous:i+er
	pos	adj.
mousiest	infl
	head	mousy
	syl	mous:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mousy	1.
	or	mousey
	syl	mous:y
	pron	<1mausi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a mouse, esp. in colour.
mousy	2.
	or	mousey
	syl	mous:y
	pron	<1mausi>
	pos	adj.
	def	shy or ineffectual.
	exam	1	a mousy little woman.
mousy	3.
	or	mousey
	syl	mous:y
	pron	<1mausi>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with mice.
mousily	sub
	head	mousy
	syl	mous:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mousiness	sub
	head	mousy
	syl	mous:i+ness
	pos	n.
mouth	ety	Old English m*_uth; compare Old Norse muthr, Gothic munths, Dutch mond 
mouths	infl
	head	mouth
	syl	mouths
	pron	<mau@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mouth	1.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening through which many animals take in food and issue vocal sounds.
mouth	2.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of organs surrounding this opening, including the lips, tongue, teeth, etc.
mouth	3.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the visible part of the lips on the face.
mouth	4.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as a consumer of food.
	exam	1	four mouths to feed.
mouth	5.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	verbal expression (esp. in the phrase {give mouth to) }.
mouth	6.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular manner of speaking.
	exam	1	a foul mouth.
mouth	7.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	boastful, rude, or excessive talk.
	exam	1	he is all mouth.
mouth	8.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the point where a river issues into a sea or lake.
mouth	9.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening of a container, such as a jar.
mouth	10.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening of or place leading into a cave, tunnel, volcano, etc.
mouth	11.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the inner lip of a horse on which the bit acts, esp. when specified as to sensitivity.
	exam	1	a hard mouth.
mouth	12.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the narrow slit in an organ pipe.
mouth	13.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening between the jaws of a vice or other gripping device.
mouth	14.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	a pout; grimace.
by word of mouth	15.
	head	mouth
	syl	by word of mouth.
	def	orally rather than by written means.
down in	16.
	head	mouth
	or	at the mouth
	syl	down in
	def	in low spirits.
have a big mouth	17.
	head	mouth
	or	open one's big mouth
	syl	have a big mouth
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak indiscreetly, loudly, or excessively.
keep one's mouth shut	18.
	head	mouth
	syl	keep one's mouth shut.
	def	to keep a secret.
mouth	19.a.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	to represent, often inaccurately, what someone has said.
mouth	19.b.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	to tell someone what to say.
put one's money where one's mouth is	20.
	head	mouth
	syl	put one's money where one's mouth is.
	def	to take appropriate action to support what one has said.
mouth	21.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mau@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or say (something) insincerely, esp. in public.
mouth	22.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mau@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (words) with movements of the lips but without speaking.
mouth	23.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mau@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accustom (a horse) to wearing a bit.
mouth	24.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mau@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (something) into the mouth or to move (something) around inside the mouth.
mouth	25.
	syl	mouth
	pron	<mau@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to make a grimace.
mouther	sub
	head	mouth
	syl	mouth+er
	pron	<1mau@d*>
	pos	n.
mouthbreeder	alt
	head	mouthbrooder
	or	mouthbrooder
	syl	mouth+breed:er
	pron	<1mauT2brEd*>
	pos	n.
mouthbrooder	0.
	or	mouthbreeder
	syl	mouth+brood:er
	pron	<1mauT2bru:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various African cichlid fishes of the genera and that carry their eggs and young around in the mouth.
mouthfuls	infl
	head	mouthful
	syl	mouth+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mouthful	1.
	syl	mouth+ful
	pron	<1mauT2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	as much as is held in the mouth at one time.
mouthful	2.
	syl	mouth+ful
	pron	<1mauT2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity, as of food.
mouthful	3.
	syl	mouth+ful
	pron	<1mauT2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	a long word or phrase that is difficult to say.
mouthful	4.
	syl	mouth+ful
	pron	<1mauT2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an impressive remark (esp. in the phrase {say a mouthful) }.
mouth organ	0.
	syl	mouth or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{harmonica} (sense 1).}
mouthpart	0.
	syl	mouth+part
	pron	<1mauT2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the paired appendages in arthropods that surround the mouth and are specialized for feeding.
mouthpiece	1.
	syl	mouth+piece
	pron	<1mauT2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a wind instrument into which the player blows.
mouthpiece	2.
	syl	mouth+piece
	pron	<1mauT2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a telephone receiver into which a person speaks.
mouthpiece	3.
	syl	mouth+piece
	pron	<1mauT2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a container forming its mouth.
mouthpiece	4.
	syl	mouth+piece
	pron	<1mauT2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a spokesman, as for an organization.
mouthpiece	5.
	syl	mouth+piece
	pron	<1mauT2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a publication, esp. a periodical, expressing the official views of an organization.
mouthpiece	6.
	syl	mouth+piece
	pron	<1mauT2pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	another name for {gumshield}.
mouth-to-mouth	0.
	syl	mouth-to-mouth
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a method of artificial respiration involving blowing air rhythmically into the mouth of a person who has stopped breathing, to stimulate return of spontaneous breathing.
mouthwash	0.
	syl	mouth+wash
	pron	<1mauT2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicated aqueous solution, used for gargling and for cleansing the mouth.
mouthwatering	0.
	syl	mouth+wa:ter+ing
	pron	<1mauT2wc:t*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	whetting the appetite, as from smell, appearance, or description.
mouthier	infl
	head	mouthy
	syl	mouth:i+er
	pos	adj.
mouthiest	infl
	head	mouthy
	syl	mouth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mouthy	0.
	syl	mouth:y
	pron	<1mauDi>
	pos	adj.
	def	bombastic; excessively talkative.
mouton	ety	from French: sheep. See #7mutton 
mouton	0.
	syl	mou+ton
	pron	<1mu:ton>
	pos	n.
	def	sheepskin processed to resemble the fur of another animal, esp. beaver or seal.
moveable	alt
	head	movable
	or	movable
	syl	move+a:ble
	pron	<1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
movable	1.
	or	moveable
	syl	mov+a:ble
	pron	<1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be moved or rearranged; not fixed.
movable	2.
	or	moveable
	syl	mov+a:ble
	pron	<1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of religious festivals such as Easter
	def	varying in date from year to year.
moveable	infl
	head	movable
	syl	moveable
	pos	adj.
movable	3.
	or	moveable
	syl	mov+a:ble
	pron	<1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	denoting or relating to personal property as opposed to realty.
movable	4.
	or	moveable
	syl	mov+a:ble
	pron	<1mu:v*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of type
	def	cast singly so that each character is on a separate piece of type suitable for composition by hand, as founder's type.
movable	5.
	or	moveable
	syl	mov+a:ble
	pron	<1mu:v*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a movable article, esp. a piece of furniture.
movability	sub
	head	movable
	or	movableness
	syl	mov+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
movableness	sub
	head	movable
	or	movability
	syl	mov+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
movably	sub
	head	movable
	syl	mov+a:bly
	pos	adv.
move	ety	C13: from Anglo-French mover, from Latin mov*_ere 
move	1.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or take from one place to another; change in location or position.
move	2.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to change (one's dwelling, place of business, etc.).
move	3.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be in motion; stir.
move	4.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of machines, etc.
	def	to work or operate.
move	5.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (to do something); prompt.
move	6.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin to act.
	exam	1	move soon or we'll lose the order.
move	7.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to associate oneself with a specified social circle.
	exam	1	to move in exalted spheres.
move	8.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make progress.
move	9.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse affection, pity, or compassion in; touch.
move	10.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in board games
	def	to change the position of (a piece) or (of a piece) to change position.
move	11.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of merchandise
	def	to be disposed of by being bought.
move	12.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. often takes a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to suggest (a proposal) formally, as in debating or parliamentary procedure.
move	13.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or along
	def	to go away or to another place; leave.
move	14.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (the bowels) to evacuate or (of the bowels) to be evacuated.
move	15.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be exciting or active.
	exam	1	the party started moving at twelve.
move heaven and earth	16.
	head	move
	syl	move heaven and earth.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take every step possible.
move	17.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of moving; movement.
move	18.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a sequence of actions, usually part of a plan; manoeuvre.
move	19.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of moving one's residence, place of business, etc.
move	20.a.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a player's turn to move his piece or take other permitted action.
move	20.b.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a permitted manoeuvre of a piece.
move	21.a.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	to get started.
move	21.b.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	to hurry up.
make a move	22.
	head	move
	syl	make a move.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to take even the slightest action.
	exam	1	don't make a move without phoning me.
make one's move	23.
	head	move
	syl	make one's move.
	def	to commit oneself to a position or course of action.
move	24.a.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	travelling from place to place.
move	24.b.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	advancing; succeeding.
move	24.c.
	syl	move
	pron	<mu:v>
	pos	n.
	def	very active; busy.
move in	1.
	syl	move in
	pos	also; prep.
	def	Also (when : {move into}. to occupy or take possession of (a new residence, place of business, etc.), or help (someone) to do this.
move in	2.
	syl	move in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to creep close (to), as in preparing to capture.
move in	3.
	syl	move in
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to try to gain power or influence (over) or interfere (with).
movement	1.a.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or result of moving.
movement	1.b.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of moving.
movement	2.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of moving.
movement	3.a.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people with a common ideology, esp. a political or religious one.
movement	3.b.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the organized action of such a group.
movement	4.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a trend or tendency in a particular sphere.
movement	5.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the driving and regulating mechanism of a watch or clock.
movement	6.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person's location and activities during a specific time.
movement	7.a.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the evacuation of the bowels.
movement	7.b.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the matter evacuated.
movement	8.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a principal self-contained section of a symphony, sonata, etc., usually having its own structure.
movement	9.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	tempo or pace, as in music or literature.
movement	10.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fine arts.
	def	the appearance of motion in paint?!ing, sculpture, etc.
movement	11.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the rhythmical structure of verse.
movement	12.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a positional change by one or a number of military units.
movement	13.
	syl	move+ment
	pron	<1mu:vm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in the market price of a security or commodity.
move out	0.
	syl	move out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to vacate a residence, place of business, etc., or help (someone) to do this.
mover	1.
	syl	mov+er
	pron	<1mu:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, business, idea, etc., that is advancing or progressing.
mover	2.
	syl	mov+er
	pron	<1mu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who moves a proposal, as in a debate.
mover	3.
	syl	mov+er
	pron	<1mu:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a removal firm or a person who works for one.
movie	0.a.
	syl	mov:ie
	pron	<1mu:vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {{film} (sense 1).}
movie	0.b.
	syl	mov:ie
	pron	<1mu:vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	movie ticket.
movie camera	0.
	syl	mov:ie cam+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {cine camera}.
movie film	0.
	syl	mov:ie film
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {cine film}.
Movietone	0.
	syl	Mov:ie+tone
	pron	<1mu:vi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. trademark.
	def	the earliest technique of including a soundtrack on film.
moving	1.
	syl	mov+ing
	pron	<1mu:viG>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing or touching the emotions.
moving	2.
	syl	mov+ing
	pron	<1mu:viG>
	pos	adj.
	def	changing or capable of changing position.
moving	3.
	syl	mov+ing
	pron	<1mu:viG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing motion.
movingly	sub
	head	moving
	syl	mov+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
movingness	sub
	head	moving
	syl	mov+ing+ness
	pos	n.
moving average	0.
	syl	mov+ing av+er+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	an average with several successive values obtained by replacing one item in the numerator of the average but keeping the same denominator. It is often used in time series.
moving picture	0.
	syl	mov+ing pic+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {{film} (sense 1).}
moving stairway	alt
	head	moving staircase
	or	moving staircase
	syl	mov+ing stair+way
	pos	n.
moving staircase	0.
	or	moving stairway
	syl	mov+ing stair+case
	pos	n.
	def	less common terms for {escalator}.
Moviola	0.
	syl	Mo+vi:o+la
	pron	<2mu:vi1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a viewing machine used in cutting and editing film.
mow	ety	Old English m*_awan; related to Old High German m*_aen, Middle Dutch maeyen to mow, Latin metere to reap, Welsh medi 
mows	infl
	head	mow
	syl	mows
	pos	vb.
mowing	infl
	head	mow
	syl	mow+ing
	pos	vb.
mowed	infl
	head	mow
	or	mown
	syl	mowed
	pos	vb.
mown	infl
	head	mow
	or	mowed
	syl	mown.
	pos	vb.
mow	H1.1.
	syl	mow
	pron	<m*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut down (grass, crops, etc.), with a hand implement or machine.
mow	H1.2.
	syl	mow
	pron	<m*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut the growing vegetation of (a field, lawn, etc.).
mower	sub
	head	mow
	syl	mow+er
	pos	n.
mow	ety	Old English m*_uwa; compare Old Norse m*_ugr heap, Greek muk*_on 
mow	H2.1.
	syl	mow
	pron	<mau>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a barn where hay, straw, etc., is stored.
mow	H2.2.
	syl	mow
	pron	<mau>
	pos	n.
	def	the hay, straw, etc., stored.
mow	ety	C14: from Old French moe a pout, or Middle Dutch mouwe 
mow	H3.0.
	syl	mow
	pron	<mau>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	an archaic word for {grimace}.
mowburnt	0.
	syl	mow+burnt
	pron	<1m*u2bR:nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hay, straw, etc.
	def	damaged by overheating in a mow.
mow down	0.
	syl	mow down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill in large numbers, esp. by gunfire.
mown	0.
	syl	mown
	pron	<m*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {mow%1}.
moxa	ety	C17: anglicized version of Japanese mogusa, contraction of moe gusa burning herb
moxa	1.
	syl	mox:a
	pron	<1moks*>
	pos	n.
	def	a downy material obtained from various plants and used in Oriental medicine as a cauterizing agent or counterirritant for the skin.
moxa	2.
	syl	mox:a
	pron	<1moks*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants yielding this material, such as the wormwood
moxie	ety	from the trademark Moxie, a soft drink
moxie	0.
	syl	mox:ie
	pron	<1moksi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	courage, nerve, or vigour.
Mocambique	alt
	head	Mozambique
	or	Mozambique
	syl	Mo+*,cam+bique
	pron	<2m*uz*m1bEk>
	pos	n.
Mozambique	0.
	or	Mocambique
	syl	Mo+zam+bique
	pron	<2m*uz*m1bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Africa: colonized by the Portuguese from 1505 onwards and a slave-trade centre until 1878; made an overseas province of Portugal in 1951; became an independent republic in 1975. Currency: escudo. Capital: Maputo. Pop.: 8233834 (1970). Area: 771124 sq. km (297846 sq. miles). Also called (until 1975): {Portuguese East Africa}.
Mozambique Channel	0.
	syl	Mo+zam+bique Chan+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Mozambique and Madagascar. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles). Width: 400 km (250 miles).
Mozarab	ety	C18: via Spanish from Arabic musta`rib a would-be Arab
Mozarab	0.
	syl	Moz+ar+ab
	pron	<m*u1z@r*b>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Christian of Moorish Spain.
Mozarabic	sub
	head	Mozarab
	syl	Moz+1ar:a+bic
	pos	adj.
Wolfgang Amadeus	infl
	head	Mozart
	syl	Wolf:gang A:ma:de:us
	pron	<1vclfgaG> <2ama1dA:us>
	pos	n.
Mozart	0.
	syl	Mo:zart
	pron	<1m*utsa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1756-91, Austrian composer. A child prodigy and prolific genius, his works include operas, such as (1786), (1787), and (1791), symphonies, concertos for piano, violin, clarinet, and French horn, string quartets and quintets, sonatas, songs, and Masses, such as the unfinished (1791).
Mozartean	sub
	head	Mozart
	or	Mozartian
	syl	Mo+1zar+te:an
	pos	adj.
Mozartian	sub
	head	Mozart
	or	Mozartean
	syl	Mo+1zar+ti:an
	pos	adj.
mozzarella	ety	from Italian, diminutive of mozza a type of cheese, from mozzare to cut off
mozzarella	0.
	syl	moz+za+rel+la
	pron	<2mots*1rel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a moist white Italian curd cheese made originally from buffalo milk.
mozzetta	ety	C18: from Italian, shortened from almozzetta, from Medieval Latin almutia #7{amice %1}
mozetta	alt
	head	mozzetta
	or	mozzetta
	syl	mo+zet+ta
	pos	n.
mozzetta	0.
	or	mozetta
	syl	moz+zet+ta
	pron	<m*u1zet*>, Italian <mot1tsAtta>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a short hooded cape worn by the pope, cardinals, etc.
mp	ety	Italian: moderately soft
mp	alt
	or	mp
	syl	m.p.
mp	0.
	or	mp
	syl	mp
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	mezzo piano.
MP	1.
	syl	M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Member of Parliament.
MP	2.
	syl	M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Metropolitan Police.
MP	3.
	syl	M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Military Police.
MP	4.
	syl	M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Mounted Police.
mp	0.
	syl	m.p.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	melting point.
mpg	0.
	syl	m.p.g.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	miles per gallon.
mph	0.
	syl	m.p.h.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	miles per hour.
MPh	alt
	head	MPhil
	or	MPhil
	syl	M.Ph.
MPhil	0.
	or	MPh
	syl	M.Phil.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Philosophy.
MPS	1.
	syl	M.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Member of the Pharmaceutical Society.
MPS	2.
	syl	M.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Member of the Philological Society.
MPS	3.
	syl	M.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Member of the Physical Society.
MR	1.
	syl	M.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Master of the Rolls.
MR	2.
	syl	M.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	motivation(al) research.
Mr	ety	C17: abbreviation of #7mister 
Messrs	infl
	head	Mr
	syl	Messrs.
	pron	<1mes*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mr	1.
	syl	Mr.
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title used before a man's name or names or before some office that he holds.
	exam	1	Mr. Jones;
	exam	2	Mr. President.
Mr	2.
	syl	Mr.
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in military contexts
	def	a title used in addressing a warrant officer, officer cadet, or junior naval officer.
Mr	3.
	syl	Mr.
	pron	<1mist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a title placed before the surname of a surgeon.
MRA	0.
	syl	MRA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Moral Rearmament.
MRC	0.
	syl	M.R.C.
	usage	abbrev. for in Britain
	def	Medical Research Council.
mridang	ety	Hindi
mridang	0.
	syl	mri+dang
	pron	<mri1d^Gg>
	pos	n.
	def	a drum used in Indian music.
m-RNA	0.
	syl	m-RNA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	messenger RNA.
Mrs	ety	C17: originally an abbreviation of #7mistress 
Mesdames	alt
	head	Mrs
	or	Mrs
	syl	Mesdames.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mrs	0.
	or	Mesdames
	syl	Mrs.
	pron	<1misiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a title used before the name or names of a married woman.
MS	0.
	syl	MS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Mauritius.
ms	alt
	head	MS
	or	MS
	syl	ms.
MSS	infl
	head	MS
	or	mss
	syl	MSS.
	mod	pl.
mss	infl
	head	MS
	or	MSS
	syl	mss.
	mod	pl.
MS	0.
	or	ms
	syl	MS.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	manuscript.
MS	ety	Latin: sacred to the memory of
MS	1.
	syl	M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Master of Surgery.
MS	2.
	syl	M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	on gravestones, etc.
	def	memoriae sacrum.
MS	3.
	syl	M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	multiple sclerosis.
Ms	0.
	syl	Ms.
	pron	<miz>, <m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a title substituted for {Mrs}. or {Miss} before a woman's name to avoid making a distinction between married and unmarried women.
MSc	0.
	syl	M.Sc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Science.
MSG	0.
	syl	MSG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	monosodium glutamate.
Msgr	0.
	syl	Msgr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Monsignor.
MSI	0.
	syl	MSI
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	medium scale integration.
MSL	alt
	head	msl
	or	msl
	syl	M.S.L.
msl	0.
	or	MSL
	syl	m.s.l.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	mean sea level.
MST	0.
	syl	M.S.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Mountain Standard Time.
Ms-Th	0.
	syl	Ms-Th
	qual	Physics. symbol for
	def	mesothorium.
mt	alt
	head	Mt
	or	Mt
	syl	mt.
Mt	1.
	or	mt
	syl	Mt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mount.
	exam	1	Mt. Everest.
Mt	2.
	or	mt
	syl	Mt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {mtn}. mountain.
MTB	0.
	syl	MTB
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a motor torpedo boat.
MTech	0.
	syl	M.Tech.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Technology.
mtg	1.
	syl	mtg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	meeting.
mtg	2.
	syl	mtg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {mtge}. mortgage.
Mt Rev	0.
	syl	Mt. Rev.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Most Reverend.
mu	0.
	syl	mu
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the 12th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GM, #Gm), a consonant, translated as
muc-	0.
	syl	muc-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {muco-} before a vowel.
much	ety	Old English mycel; related to Old English micel great, Old Saxon mikil, Gothic mikils; compare also Latin magnus, Greek megas 
much	1.a.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	a great quantity or degree of.
	exam	1	there isn't much honey left.
much	1.b.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	much has been learned from this.
a bit much	2.
	head	much
	syl	a bit much.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rather excessive.
as much	3.
	head	much
	syl	as much.
	def	exactly that.
	exam	1	I suspected as much when I heard.
much	4.a.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to make sense of.
	exam	1	he couldn't make much of her babble.
much	4.b.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	determiner.
	def	to give importance to.
	exam	1	she made much of this fact.
much	4.c.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	determiner.
	def	to pay flattering attention to.
	exam	1	the reporters made much of the film star.
not much of	5.
	head	much
	syl	not much of.
	def	not to any appreciable degree or extent.
	exam	1	he's not much of an actor really.
not up to much	6.
	head	much
	syl	not up to much.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of a low standard.
	exam	1	this beer is not up to much.
think much of	7.
	head	much
	syl	think much of.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to have a high opinion of.
	exam	1	I don't think much of his behaviour.
much	8.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	adv.
	def	considerably.
	exam	1	they're much better now.
much	9.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	adv.
	def	practically; nearly (esp. in the phrase {much the same) }.
much	10.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	often; a great deal.
	exam	1	it doesn't happen much in this country.
(as) much as	11.
	head	much
	syl	(as) much as.
	def	even though; although.
	exam	1	much as I'd like to, I can't come.
much	12.
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	adj.
	usage	predicative; usually used with a negative
	def	impressive, or important.
	exam	1	this car isn't much.
much	xref
	syl	much
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	determiner.
	def	See also {more, most}.
muchness	1.
	syl	much+ness
	pron	<1m^Cnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or informal.
	def	magnitude.
much of a muchness	2.
	head	muchness
	syl	much of a muchness.
	qual	Brit.
	def	very similar.
mucic acid	ety	C19: mucic, from French mucique; see #7mucus, -#7ic 
mucic acid	0.
	syl	mu+cic ac:id
	pron	<1mju:sik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline solid carboxylic acid found in milk sugar and used in the manufacture of pyrrole. Formula: C\4H\4(OH)\4(COOH)\2.
mucid	ety	C17: from Latin m*_ucidus, from muc*_ere to be mouldy
mucid	0.
	syl	mu+cid
	pron	<1mju:sid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	mouldy, musty, or slimy.
mucidity	sub
	head	mucid
	or	mucidness
	syl	mu+1cid+i:ty
	pos	n.
mucidness	sub
	head	mucid
	or	mucidity
	syl	mu+cid+ness
	pos	n.
mucilage	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin m*_ucil*_ago mouldy juice; see #7mucid  &- mu+ci+lag@.i+nous (@!mju$:s$I#!l@ad#f$In$$s) adj.
mucilage	1.
	syl	mu+ci+lage
	pron	<1mju:siliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sticky preparation, such as gum or glue, used as an adhesive.
mucilage	2.
	syl	mu+ci+lage
	pron	<1mju:siliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex glutinous carbohydrate secreted by certain plants.
mucilaginously	sub
	head	mucilage
	syl	mu+ci+1lag:i+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
mucilaginousness	sub
	head	mucilage
	syl	mu+ci+1lag:i+nous+ness
	pos	n.
mucin	ety	C19: via French from Latin #7mucus 
mucin	0.
	syl	mu+cin
	pron	<1mju:sin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of nitrogenous mucoproteins occurring in saliva, skin, tendon, etc., that produce a very viscous solution in water.
mucinous	sub
	head	mucin
	syl	mu+cin+ous
	pos	adj.
muck	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse myki dung, Norwegian myk 
muck	1.
	syl	muck
	pos	m^k; n.
	def	farmyard dung or decaying vegetable matter.
muck	2.
	syl	muck
	pos	m^k; n.
	def	Also called: {muck soil}. an organic soil rich in humus and used as a fertilizer.
muck	3.
	syl	muck
	pos	m^k; n.
	def	dirt or filth.
muck	4.
	syl	muck
	pos	m^k; n.
	def	earth, rock material, etc., removed during mining excavations.
muck	5.
	syl	muck
	pos	m^k; n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	trash.
make a muck of	6.
	head	muck
	syl	make a muck of.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to ruin or spoil.
muck	7.
	syl	muck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread manure upon (fields, etc.).
muck	8.
	syl	muck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soil or pollute.
muck	9.
	syl	muck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to ruin or spoil.
muck	10.
	syl	muck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to clear muck from.
muck about	1.
	syl	muck a:bout
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to waste time; misbehave.
muck about	2.
	syl	muck a:bout
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to interfere with, annoy, or waste the time of.
muckamuck	ety	Chinook Jargon
muckamuck	1.
	syl	muck:a+muck
	pron	<1m^k*2m^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian W coast.
	def	food.
muckamuck	2.
	syl	muck:a+muck
	pron	<1m^k*2m^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Canadian W coast.
	def	to consume food; eat.
mucker	1.
	syl	muck+er
	pron	<1m^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a person who shifts broken rock or waste.
mucker	2.a.
	syl	muck+er
	pron	<1m^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a friend; mate.
mucker	2.b.
	syl	muck+er
	pron	<1m^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse person.
muckerish	sub
	head	mucker
	syl	muck+er+ish
	pos	adj.
muck in	0.
	syl	muck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to share something, such as duties, work, etc., (with other people).
muckle	ety	dialect variant of #7mickle 
muckle	1.
	syl	muck+le
	pron	<1m^kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	large; much.
muckle	2.
	syl	muck+le
	pron	<1m^kL>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Scot.
	def	much; greatly.
muckrake	1.
	syl	muck+rake
	pron	<1m^k2rAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an agricultural rake for spreading manure.
muckrake	2.
	syl	muck+rake
	pron	<1m^k2rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to seek out and expose scandal, esp. concerning public figures.
muckraker	sub
	head	muckrake
	syl	muck+2rak+er
	pos	n.
muckraking	sub
	head	muckrake
	syl	muck+2rak+ing
	pos	n.
mucksweat	0.
	syl	muck+sweat
	pron	<1m^k2swet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	profuse sweat or a state of profuse sweating.
muckworm	1.
	syl	muck+worm
	pron	<1m^k2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any larva or worm that lives in mud.
muckworm	2.
	syl	muck+worm
	pron	<1m^k2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a miser.
muckier	infl
	head	mucky
	syl	muck:i+er
	pos	adj.
muckiest	infl
	head	mucky
	syl	muck:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mucky	1.
	syl	muck:y
	pron	<1m^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty.
mucky	2.
	syl	muck:y
	pron	<1m^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like muck.
muckily	sub
	head	mucky
	syl	muck:i+ly
	pos	adv.
muckiness	sub
	head	mucky
	syl	muck:i+ness
	pos	n.
mucoidal	alt
	head	mucoid
	or	mucoid
	syl	mu+coi+dal
	pos	adj.
mucoid	0.
	or	mucoidal
	syl	mu+coid
	pron	<1mju:kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of or resembling mucin.
mucopolysaccharide	0.
	syl	mu+co+pol:y+sac+cha+ride
	pron	<2mju:k*u2poli1s@k*rId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of complex polysaccharides composed of hexoses and pentoses with uronic acids, hexosamines, or both.
mucoprotein	0.
	syl	mu+co+pro+tein
	pron	<2mju:k*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of conjugated proteins containing small quantities of mucopolysaccharides; glycoprotein.
mucopurulent	0.
	syl	mu+co+pu+ru+lent
	pron	<2mju:k*u1pju*r*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	composed of or containing both mucus and pus.
mucosa	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin m*_uc*_osus slimy
mucosae	infl
	head	mucosa
	syl	mu+co+sae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mucosa	0.
	syl	mu+co+sa
	pron	<mju:1k*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mucous membrane}.
mucosal	sub
	head	mucosa
	syl	mu+1co+sal
	pos	adj.
mucous	ety	C17: from Latin m*_uc*_osus slimy, from #7mucus 
mucose	alt
	head	mucous
	or	mucous
	syl	mu+cose
	pron	<1mju:k*us>, <-k*uz>
	pos	adj.
mucous	0.
	or	mucose
	syl	mu+cous
	pron	<1mju:k*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or secreting mucus.
mucosity	sub
	head	mucous
	syl	mu+cos+i:ty
	pron	<mju:1kositi>
	pos	n.
mucous membrane	0.
	syl	mu+cous mem+brane
	pos	n.
	def	a mucus-secreting membrane that lines body cavities or passages that are open to the external environment. Also called: {mucosa}.
mucomembranous	sub
	head	mucous membrane
	syl	mu+co+mem+bra+nous
	pron	<2mju:k*u1membr*n*s>
	pos	adj.
mucro	ety	C17: from Latin m*_ucr*_o point
mucrones	infl
	head	mucro
	syl	mu+cro+nes
	pron	<mju:1kr*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mucro	0.
	syl	mu+cro
	pron	<1mju:kr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a short pointed projection from certain parts or organs, as from the tip of a leaf.
mucronate	ety	C18: from Latin m*_ucr*_on*_atus pointed, from #7mucro 
mucronated	alt
	head	mucronate
	or	mucronate
	syl	mu+cro+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
mucronate	0.
	or	mucronated
	syl	mu+cro+nate
	pron	<1mju:kr*unit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	terminating in a sharp point.
mucronation	sub
	head	mucronate
	syl	mu+cro+1na+tion
	pos	n.
mucus	ety	C17: from Latin: nasal secretions; compare mungere to blow the nose; related to Greek muxa mucus, mukt*_er nose
mucus	0.
	syl	mu+cus
	pron	<1mju:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the slimy protective secretion of the mucous membranes, consisting mainly of mucin.
mud	ety	C14: probably from Middle Low German mudde; compare Middle High German mot swamp, mud, Swedish modd slush
mud	1.
	syl	mud
	pos	m^d; n.
	def	a fine-grained soft wet deposit that occurs on the ground after rain, at the bottom of ponds, etc.
mud	2.
	syl	mud
	pos	m^d; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	slander or defamation.
clear as mud	3.
	head	mud
	syl	clear as mud.
	def	not at all clear.
drag (someone's) name in the mud	4.
	head	mud
	syl	drag (someone's) name in the mud.
	def	to disgrace or defame (someone).
here's mud in your eye	5.
	head	mud
	syl	here's mud in your eye.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a humorous drinking toast.
(someone's) name is mud	6.
	head	mud
	syl	(someone's) name is mud.
	usage	Informal. someone
	def	is disgraced.
throw	7.
	head	mud
	or	sling mud at
	syl	throw
	qual	Informal.
	def	slander; vilify.
muds	infl
	head	mud
	syl	muds
	pos	vb.
mudding	infl
	head	mud
	syl	mud+ding
	pos	vb.
mudded	infl
	head	mud
	syl	mud+ded.
	pos	vb.
mud	8.
	syl	mud
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soil or cover with mud.
mud bath	1.
	syl	mud bath
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal bath in heated mud.
mud bath	2.
	syl	mud bath
	pos	n.
	def	a dirty or muddy occasion, state, etc.
mudcat	0.
	syl	mud+cat
	pron	<1m^d2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large North American catfish living in muddy rivers, esp. in the Mississippi valley.
mud dauber	0.
	syl	mud daub+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various wasps of the family that construct cells of mud or clay in which they lay their eggs and store live insects as food for the developing larvae. See also {digger wasp}.
muddle	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch moddelen to make muddy
muddle	1.
	syl	mud+dle
	pron	<1m^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to mix up (objects, items, etc.); jumble.
muddle	2.
	syl	mud+dle
	pron	<1m^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse.
muddle	3.
	syl	mud+dle
	pron	<1m^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (water) muddy or turbulent.
muddle	4.
	syl	mud+dle
	pron	<1m^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to mix or stir (alcoholic drinks, etc.).
muddle	5.
	syl	mud+dle
	pron	<1m^dL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a state of physical or mental confusion.
muddledness	sub
	head	muddle
	or	muddlement
	syl	mud+dled+ness
	pos	n.
muddlement	sub
	head	muddle
	or	muddledness
	syl	mud+dle+ment
	pos	n.
muddlingly	sub
	head	muddle
	syl	mud+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
muddle alon	alt
	head	muddle along
	or	muddle along
	syl	mud+dle a:lon
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
muddle along	0.
	or	muddle alon
	syl	mud+dle a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to proceed in a disorganized way.
muddleheaded	0.
	syl	mud:dle+head:ed
	pron	<2m^dL1hedid>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally confused or vague.
muddleheadedness	sub
	head	muddleheaded
	syl	mud:dle+1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
muddler	1.
	syl	mud+dler
	pron	<1m^dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who muddles or muddles through.
muddler	2.
	syl	mud+dler
	pron	<1m^dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for mixing drinks thoroughly.
muddle through	0.
	syl	mud+dle through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to succeed in some undertaking in spite of lack of organization.
muddier	infl
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+di+er
	pos	adj.
muddiest	infl
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+di+est.
	pos	adj.
muddy	1.
	syl	mud+dy
	pron	<1m^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or filled with mud.
muddy	2.
	syl	mud+dy
	pron	<1m^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clear or bright.
	exam	1	muddy colours.
muddy	3.
	syl	mud+dy
	pron	<1m^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	cloudy.
	exam	1	a muddy liquid.
muddy	4.
	syl	mud+dy
	pron	<1m^di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of thoughts
	def	confused or vague.
muddies	infl
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+dies
	pos	vb.
muddying	infl
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
muddied	infl
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+died.
	pos	vb.
muddy	5.
	syl	mud+dy
	pron	<1m^di>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become muddy.
muddily	sub
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+di+ly
	pos	adv.
muddiness	sub
	head	muddy
	syl	mud+di+ness
	pos	n.
Mud'ejar	ety	from Arabic mudajjan one permitted to remain
Mud'ejares	infl
	head	Mud'ejar
	syl	Mu+d*'e+ja:res
	pron	<-$xa2rAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mud'ejar	1.
	syl	Mu+d*'e+jar
	pron	Spanish. <mu1DA$xar>
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	a Spanish Moor, esp. one permitted to stay in Spain after the Christian reconquest.
Mud'ejar	2.
	syl	Mu+d*'e+jar
	pron	Spanish. <mu1DA$xar>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a style of architecture orginated by Mud*'ejares.
mudfish	infl
	or	mudfishes
	syl	mud+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mudfishes	infl
	head	mudfish
	or	mudfish
	syl	mud+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mudfish	0.
	syl	mud+fish
	pron	<1m^d2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fishes, such as the bowfin and cichlids, that live at or frequent the muddy bottoms of rivers, lakes, etc.
mud flat	0.
	syl	mud flat
	pos	n.
	def	a tract of low muddy land, esp. near an estuary, that is covered at high tide and exposed at low tide.
mudguard	0.
	syl	mud+guard
	pron	<1m^d2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved part of a motorcycle, bicycle, etc., attached above the wheels to reduce the amount of water or mud thrown up by them. U.S. name: {fender}.
mud hen	0.
	syl	mud hen
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds that frequent marshes or similar places, esp. the coots, rails, etc.
mudir	ety	C19: via Turkish, from Arabic, from ad*_ara to administrate
mudir	0.
	syl	mu+dir
	pron	<mu:1di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a local governor.
mudlark	1.
	syl	mud+lark
	pron	<1m^d2la:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, now rare.
	def	a street urchin.
mudlark	2.
	syl	mud+lark
	pron	<1m^d2la:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a racehorse that runs well on a wet or muddy course.
mud map	0.
	syl	mud map
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a map drawn on the ground with a stick.
mudpack	0.
	syl	mud+pack
	pron	<1m^d2p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic astringent paste containing fuller's earth, used to improve the complexion.
mud pie	0.
	syl	mud pie
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of mud moulded into a pie-like shape by a child.
mud puppy	0.
	syl	mud pup+py
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic North American salamanders of the genus esp. having red feathery external gills and other persistent larval features: family See also {neoteny}.
mudra	ety	Sanskrit, literally: sign, token
mudra	0.
	syl	mu+dra
	pron	<m*1dra:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ritual hand movements in Hindu religious dancing.
mudskipper	0.
	syl	mud+skip:per
	pron	<1m^d2skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various gobies of the genus and related genera that occur in tropical coastal regions of Africa and Asia and can move on land by means of their strong pectoral fins.
mudslinging	0.
	syl	mud+sling:ing
	pron	<1m^d2sliGiG>
	pos	n.
	def	casting malicious slurs on an opponent, esp. in politics.
mudslinger	sub
	head	mudslinging
	syl	mud+2sling:er
	pos	n.
mudstone	0.
	syl	mud+stone
	pron	<1m^d2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark grey clay rock similar to shale but with the lamination less well developed.
mud turtle	0.
	syl	mud tur+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small turtles of the genus and related genera that inhabit muddy rivers in North and Central America: family
muenster	ety	after Muenster, Haut-Rhin, France
muenster	0.
	syl	muen+ster
	pron	<1munst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish-yellow semihard whole milk cheese, often flavoured with caraway or aniseed.
muesli	ety	Swiss German, from German (Ge) m*"use vegetable + -li, diminutive suffix
muesli	0.
	syl	mues+li
	pron	<1mju:zli>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of rolled oats, nuts, fruit, etc., eaten with milk.
muezzin	ety	C16: changed from Arabic mu'adhdhin 
muezzin	0.
	syl	mu+ez+zin
	pron	<mu:1ezin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the official of a mosque who calls the faithful to prayer five times a day from the minaret.
muff	ety	C16: probably from Dutch mof, ultimately from French mouffle #7muffle %1
muff	H1.1.
	syl	muff
	pos	m^f; n.
	def	an open-ended cylinder of fur or cloth into which the hands are placed for warmth.
muff	H1.2.
	syl	muff
	pos	m^f; n.
	def	the tuft on either side of the head of certain fowls.
muff	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
muff	H2.1.
	syl	muff
	pos	m^f; vb.
	def	to perform (an action) awkwardly.
muff	H2.2.
	syl	muff
	pos	m^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bungle (a shot, catch, etc.) in a game.
muff	H2.3.
	syl	muff
	pos	n.
	def	any unskilful play in a game, esp. a dropped catch.
muff	H2.4.
	syl	muff
	pos	n.
	def	any clumsy or bungled action.
muff	H2.5.
	syl	muff
	pos	n.
	def	a bungler.
muffin	ety	C18: perhaps from Low German muffen, cakes
muffin	1.
	syl	muf+fin
	pron	<1m^fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a thick round baked yeast roll, usually toasted and served with butter.
muffin	2.
	syl	muf+fin
	pron	<1m^fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small cup-shaped sweet bread roll, usually eaten hot with butter.
muffin man	0.
	syl	muf+fin man
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	an itinerant seller of muffins.
muffle	ety	C15: probably from Old French; compare Old French moufle mitten, emmoufl*'e wrapped up
muffle	H1.1.
	syl	muf+fle
	pron	<1m^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to wrap up (the head) in a scarf, cloak, etc., esp. for warmth.
muffle	H1.2.
	syl	muf+fle
	pron	<1m^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deaden (a sound or noise), esp. by wrapping.
muffle	H1.3.
	syl	muf+fle
	pron	<1m^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent (the expression of something) by (someone).
muffle	H1.4.
	syl	muf+fle
	pron	<1m^fL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something that muffles.
muffle	H1.5.
	syl	muf+fle
	pron	<1m^fL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a kiln with an inner chamber for firing porcelain, enamel, etc., at a low temperature.
muffle	ety	C17: from French mufle, of unknown origin
muffle	H2.0.
	syl	muf+fle
	pron	<1m^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy hairless part of the upper lip and nose in ruminants and some rodents.
muffler	1.
	syl	muf+fler
	pron	<1m^fl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick scarf, collar, etc.
muffler	2.
	syl	muf+fler
	pron	<1m^fl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {silencer} (sense 1).}
muffler	3.
	syl	muf+fler
	pron	<1m^fl*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that muffles.
mufti	ety	C19: perhaps from M#7ufti 
muftis	infl
	head	mufti
	syl	muf+tis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mufti	0.
	syl	muf+ti
	pron	<1m^fti>
	pos	n.
	def	civilian dress, esp. as worn by a person who normally wears a military uniform.
Mufti	ety	C16: from Arabic muft*_i, from aft*_a to give a (legal) decision
Muftis	infl
	head	Mufti
	syl	Muf+tis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mufti	1.
	syl	Muf+ti
	pron	<1m^fti>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim legal expert and adviser on the law of the Koran.
Mufti	2.
	syl	Muf+ti
	pron	<1m^fti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the former Ottoman empire
	def	the leader of the religious community.
Mufulira	0.
	syl	Mu+fu+li+ra
	pron	<2mu:fu:1li*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mining town in the Copper Belt of Zambia. Pop.: 107802 (1969).
mug	ety	C16: probably from Scandinavian; compare Swedish mugge pitcher with handle
mug	H1.1.
	syl	mug
	pos	m^g; n.
	def	a drinking vessel with a handle, usually cylindrical and made of earthenware.
mug	H1.2.
	syl	mug
	pos	m^g; n.
	def	Also called: {mugful}. the quantity held by a mug or its contents.
mug	ety	C18: perhaps from #7mug %1#7, since drinking vessels were sometimes modelled into the likeness of a face
mug	H2.1.
	syl	mug
	pos	m^g; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person's face or mouth.
	exam	1	get your ugly mug out of here&!
mug	H2.2.
	syl	mug
	pos	m^g; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a grimace.
mug	H2.3.
	syl	mug
	pos	m^g; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a gullible person; esp. one who is swindled easily.
a mug's game	4.
	head	mug
	syl	a mug's game.
	def	a worthless activity.
mugs	infl
	head	mug
	syl	mugs
	pos	vb.
mugging	infl
	head	mug
	syl	mug+ging
	pos	vb.
mugged	infl
	head	mug
	syl	mugged.
	pos	vb.
mug	H2.5.
	syl	mug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attack or rob (someone) violently.
Robert	infl
	head	Mugabe
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Mugabe	0.
	syl	Mu:ga:be
	pron	<mu1ga:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Rhodesian politician; co-leader, with Joshua Nkomo, of the Patriotic Front since 1976.
mugger	H1.1.
	syl	mug+ger
	pron	<1m^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who commits robbery with violence, esp. in the street.
mugger	H1.2.
	syl	mug+ger
	pron	<1m^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who overacts.
mugger 	ety	C19: from Hindi magar 
muggar	infl
	head	mugger 
	or	muggur
	syl	mug+gar
	pron	<1m^g*>
	pos	n.
muggur	infl
	head	mugger 
	or	muggar
	syl	mug+gur
	pron	<1m^g*>
	pos	n.
mugger 	H2.0.
	syl	mug+ger 
	pron	<1m^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large freshwater crocodile, inhabiting marshes and pools of India and Ceylon. Also called: {marsh crocodile}.
muggins	ety	C19: probably from the surname Muggins 
muggins	1.
	syl	mug+gins
	pron	<1m^ginz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a simpleton.
muggins	2.
	syl	mug+gins
	pron	<1m^ginz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variation on the game of dominoes.
muggins	3.
	syl	mug+gins
	pron	<1m^ginz>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game.
muggy	ety	C18: dialect mug drizzle, probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse mugga mist
muggier	infl
	head	muggy
	syl	mug+gi+er
	pos	adj.
muggiest	infl
	head	muggy
	syl	mug+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
muggy	0.
	syl	mug+gy
	pron	<1m^gi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather, air, etc.
	def	unpleasantly warm and humid.
muggily	sub
	head	muggy
	syl	mug+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
mugginess	sub
	head	muggy
	syl	mug+gi+ness
	pos	n.
mug up	0.
	syl	mug up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to study (a subject) hard, esp. for an exam.
mugwort	ety	Old English mucgwyrt, perhaps from Old English mycg #7midge 
mugwort	1.
	syl	mug+wort
	pron	<1m^g2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate perennial herbaceous plant, with aromatic leaves and clusters of small greenish-white flowers: family (composites).
mugwort	2.
	syl	mug+wort
	pron	<1m^g2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {crosswort}.
mugwump	ety	C19: from Algonquian: great chief, from mogki great+ -omp man
mugwump	0.
	syl	mug+wump
	pron	<1m^g2w^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a neutral or independent person, esp. in politics.
mugwumpery	sub
	head	mugwump
	or	mugwumpism
	syl	mug+2wump+er:y
	pos	n.
mugwumpism	sub
	head	mugwump
	or	mugwumpery
	syl	mug+2wump+ism
	pos	n.
mugwumpish	sub
	head	mugwump
	syl	mug+2wump+ish
	pos	adj.
Muhammad	0.
	syl	Mu:ham:mad
	pron	<mu1h@m*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Mohammed}.
Muhammad Ali	0.
	syl	Mu:ham:mad A:li
	pron	<1a:li>, <a:1lE>, <1@li>
	pos	n.
	def	former name born 1942, U.S. boxer, who first became world heavyweight champion in 1964.
Muhammedan	alt
	head	Muhammadan
	or	Muhammadan
	syl	Mu+ham+med+an
	pron	<mu1h@m*dN>
	pos	n. adj.
Muhammadan	0.
	or	Muhammedan
	syl	Mu+ham+mad+an
	pron	<mu1h@m*dN>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Muslim}.
Muharram	ety	From Arabic: sacred
Moharram	alt
	head	Muharram
	or	Muharram
	syl	Mo+har+ram
	pos	n.
Muharram	0.
	or	Moharram
	syl	Mu+har+ram
	pron	<mu:1h@r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the first month of the Islamic year.
Muhlhausen	0.
	syl	M*"uhl+hau+sen
	pron	<1my:lhauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Mulhouse}.
Edwin	infl
	head	Muir
	syl	Ed:win.
	pos	n.
Muir	0.
	syl	Muir
	pron	<mju*>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1959, Scottish novelist, poet, and critic.
Muir Glacier	0.
	syl	Muir Gla+cier
	pos	n.
	def	a glacier in SE Alaska, in the St. Elias Mountains, flowing southeast from Mount Fairweather. Area: about 900 sq. km (350 sq. miles).
mujik	0.
	syl	mu+jik
	pron	<1mu:Zik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {muzhik}.
Mukden	0.
	syl	Muk+den
	pron	<1mukd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Shenyang}.
mukluk	ety	from Eskimo muklok large seal
mukluk	0.
	syl	muk+luk
	pron	<1m^kl^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft boot, usually of sealskin, worn by Eskimos.
mulatto	ety	C16: from Spanish mulato young mule, variant of mulo #7mule 
mulattos	infl
	head	mulatto
	or	mulattoes
	syl	mu+lat+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mulattoes	infl
	head	mulatto
	or	mulattos
	syl	mu+lat+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mulatto	1.
	syl	mu+lat+to
	pron	<mju:1l@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having one Negro and one White parent.
mulatto	2.
	syl	mu+lat+to
	pron	<mju:1l@t*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a light brown colour; tawny.
mulberry	ety	C14: from Latin m*_orum, from Greek moron; related to Old English m*_orberie; compare Dutch moerbezie, Old High German m*_urberi 
mulberries	infl
	head	mulberry
	syl	mul+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mulberry	1.
	syl	mul+ber:ry
	pron	<1m^lb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any moraceous tree of the temperate genus having edible blackberry-like fruit, such as ({white mulberry}) , the leaves of which are used to feed silkworms.
mulberry	2.
	syl	mul+ber:ry
	pron	<1m^lb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees.
mulberry	3.
	syl	mul+ber:ry
	pron	<1m^lb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related trees, such as the paper mulberry and Indian mulberry.
mulberry	4.a.
	syl	mul+ber:ry
	pron	<1m^lb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purple colour.
mulberry	4.b.
	syl	mul+ber:ry
	pron	<1m^lb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a mulberry dress.
mulch	ety	C17: from obsolete mulch soft; related to Old English mylisc mellow; compare dialect German molsch soft, Latin mollis soft
mulch	1.
	syl	mulch
	pron	<m^lC>
	pos	n.
	def	half-rotten vegetable matter, peat, etc., used to prevent soil erosion or enrich the soil.
mulch	2.
	syl	mulch
	pron	<m^lC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (the surface of land) with mulch.
Mulciber	0.
	syl	Mul:ci:ber
	pron	<1m^lsib*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Vulcan}.
mulct	ety	C15: via French from Latin multa a fine
mulct	1.
	syl	mulct
	pos	m^lkt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cheat or defraud.
mulct	2.
	syl	mulct
	pos	m^lkt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fine (a person). {~}
mulct	3.
	syl	mulct
	pos	m^lkt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a fine or penalty.
Robert David	infl
	head	Muldoon
	syl	Rob:ert Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Muldoon	0.
	syl	Mul:doon
	pron	<2m^l1du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand since 1975.
mule	ety	C13: from Old French mul, from Latin m*_ulus ass, mule
mule	H1.1.
	syl	mule
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the sterile offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, used as a beast of burden. Compare {hinny%1}.
mule	H1.2.
	syl	mule
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any hybrid animal.
	exam	1	a mule canary.
mule	H1.3.
	syl	mule
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spinning mule}. a machine invented by Samuel Crompton that spins cotton into yarn and winds the yarn on spindles.
mule	H1.4.
	syl	mule
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an obstinate or stubborn person.
mule	ety	C16: from Old French from Latin mulleus a magistrate's shoe
mule	H2.0.
	syl	mule
	pron	<mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a backless shoe or slipper.
mule deer	0.
	syl	mule deer
	pos	n.
	def	a W North American deer, with long ears and a black-tipped tail.
mule skinner	0.
	syl	mule skin+ner
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal term for {muleteer}.
muleta	ety	Spanish: small mule, crutch, from mula #7mule %1
muleta	0.
	syl	mu+le:ta
	pron	<mju:1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	the small cape attached to a stick used by the matador during the final stages of a bullfight.
muleteer	0.
	syl	mu+le:teer
	pron	<2mju:li1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drives mules.
muley	ety	C16: variant of dialect moiley, from Gaelic maol, Welsh moel bald
mulley	alt
	head	muley
	or	muley
	syl	mul+ley
	pron	<1m^li>
	pos	adj.
muley	1.
	or	mulley
	syl	mul+ey
	pron	<1mju:li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cattle
	def	having no horns.
muley	2.
	or	mulley
	syl	mul+ey
	pron	<1mju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	any hornless cow.
mulga	ety	from a native Australian language
mulga	1.
	syl	mul+ga
	pron	<1m^lg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various Australian acacia shrubs, esp. which grows in the central desert regions and has leaflike leafstalks.
mulga	2.
	syl	mul+ga
	pron	<1m^lg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	scrub comprised of a dense growth of acacia.
mulga	3.
	syl	mul+ga
	pron	<1m^lg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the outback; bush.
mulga	4.
	syl	mul+ga
	pron	<1m^lg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Aboriginal shield.
Mulhac'en	0.
	syl	Mul+ha+c*'en
	pron	Spanish <2mula1TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S Spain, in the Sierra Nevada: the highest peak in Spain. Height: 3478 m (11410 ft.).
Mulheim	alt
	head	Mulheim an der Ruhr
	or	Mulheim an der Ruhr
	syl	M*"ul+heim
	pos	n.
Mulheim an der Ruhr	0.
	or	Mulheim
	syl	M*"ul+heim an der Ruhr
	pron	German <1my:lhIm>, German <an> <dA:r> <1ru:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the River Ruhr: river port. Pop.: 190783 (1974 est.).
Mulhouse	0.
	syl	Mul+house
	pron	French <my1lu:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E France, on the Rh*^one-Rhine canal: under German rule (1871-1918); textiles. Pop.: 119326 (1975). German name: {M*"uhlhausen}.
muliebrity	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Latin muli*_ebris womanly, from mulier woman
muliebrity	1.
	syl	mu+li+eb+ri:ty
	pron	<2mju:li1ebriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a woman.
muliebrity	2.
	syl	mu+li+eb+ri:ty
	pron	<2mju:li1ebriti>
	pos	n.
	def	femininity.
mulish	0.
	syl	mul+ish
	pron	<1mju:liS>
	pos	adj.
	def	stubborn; obstinate; headstrong.
mulishly	sub
	head	mulish
	syl	mul+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
mulishness	sub
	head	mulish
	syl	mul+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Mulki	ety	Urdu, from mulk country
Mulki	0.
	syl	Mul+ki
	pron	<1mulki>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the former Hyderabad State in India.
mull	ety	C19: probably from #7muddle 
mull	H1.0.
	syl	mull
	pos	m^l; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	 often foll. by over
	def	to study or ponder.
mull	ety	C17: of unknown origin
mull	H2.0.
	syl	mull
	pos	m^l; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (wine, ale, etc.) with sugar and spices to make a hot drink.
mull	ety	C18: earlier mulmull, from Hindi malmal 
mull	H3.0.
	syl	mull
	pos	m^l; n.
	def	a light muslin fabric of soft texture.
mull	ety	C20: from Danish muld; see #7mould %3
mull	H4.0.
	syl	mull
	pos	m^l; n.
	def	a layer of non-acidic humus formed in well drained and aerated soils.
mull	ety	C14: related to Gaelic maol, Icelandic m*'uli 
mull	H5.0.
	syl	mull
	pos	m^l; n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a promontory.
Mull	0.
	syl	Mull
	pos	m^l; n.
	def	a mountainous island in W Scotland, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides, separated from the mainland by the {Sound of Mull}. Chief town: Tobermory. Pop.: 1560 (1971). Area: 909 sq. km (351 sq. miles).
mullah	ety	C17: from Turkish molla, Persian and Hindi mulla, from Arabic mawl*_a master
mulla	infl
	head	mullah
	or	mollah
	syl	mul+la
	pron	<1m^l*>, <1mul*>
	pos	n.
mollah	infl
	head	mullah
	or	mulla
	syl	mol+lah
	pron	<1mol*>
	pos	n.
mullah	0.
	syl	mul+lah
	pron	<1m^l*>, <1mul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim scholar, teacher, or religious leader: also used as a title of respect.
mullein	ety	C15: from Old French moleine, probably from Old French mol soft, from Latin mollis 
mullen	alt
	head	mullein
	or	mullein
	syl	mul+len
	pron	<1m^lin>
	pos	n.
mullein	0.
	or	mullen
	syl	mul+lein
	pron	<1m^lin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Mediterranean herbaceous plants of the scrophulariaceous genus such as ({common mullein} or {Aaron's rod}) , typically having tall spikes of yellow flowers and broad hairy leaves.
muller	ety	C15: probably from mullen to grind to powder; compare Old English myl dust
muller	0.
	syl	mul+ler
	pron	<1m^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat heavy implement of stone or iron used to grind material against a slab of stone, etc.
Hermann Joseph	infl
	head	Muller
	syl	Her:mann Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Muller	0.
	syl	Mul:ler
	pron	<1m^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1967, U.S. geneticist, noted for his work on the transmutation of genes by x-rays: Nobel prize for medicine 1946.
Friedrich Max	1.
	head	Muller
	syl	Fried:rich Max
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1maks>
	def	1823-1900, British Sanskrit scholar born in Germany.
Johann	2.
	head	Muller
	syl	Jo:hann
	pron	<1jo:han>
	def	See {Regiomontanus}.
Johannes Peter	3.
	head	Muller
	syl	Jo:han:nes Pe:ter
	pron	<jo1han*s> <1pA:t*r>
	def	1801-58, German physiologist and anato?!mist.
Paul Hermann	4.
	head	Muller
	syl	Paul Her:mann
	pron	<1paul> <1herman>
	def	1899-1965, Swiss chemist. He synthesized DDT (1939) and discovered its use as an insecticide: Nobel prize for medicine 1948.
mullet	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin mullus, from Greek mullos 
mullet	1.
	syl	mul+let
	pron	<1m^lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various teleost food fishes belonging to the families (see {grey mullet}) or (see {red mullet) }.
mullet	2.
	syl	mul+let
	pron	<1m^lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {grey mullet}.
mulley	0.
	syl	mul+ley
	pron	<1m^li>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {muley}.
mulligan	ety	C20: perhaps from the surname
mulligan	0.
	syl	mul+li+gan
	pron	<1m^lig*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a stew made from odds and ends of food.
mulligatawny	ety	C18: from Tamil milakutanni, from milaku pepper+ tanni water
mulligatawny	0.
	syl	mul+li+ga+taw+ny
	pron	<2m^lig*1tc:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a curry-flavoured soup of Anglo-Indian origin, made with meat stock.
Robert Sanderson	infl
	head	Mulliken
	syl	Rob:ert San:der:son.
	pos	n.
Mulliken	0.
	syl	Mul:li:ken
	pron	<1m^lik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1896, U.S. physicist and chemist, who won the Nobel prize for chemistry (1966) for his work on chemical bonding and the electronic structure of molecules.
mullion	ety	C16: variant of Middle English munial, from Old French moinel, of unknown origin
mullion	1.
	syl	mul+li+on
	pron	<1m^li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical member between the casements or panes of a window or the panels of a screen.
mullion	2.
	syl	mul+li+on
	pron	<1m^li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the ribs on a rock face. {~}
mullion	3.
	syl	mul+li+on
	pron	<1m^li*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a window, etc.) with mullions.
mullite	ety	from island of M#7ull
mullite	0.
	syl	mul+lite
	pron	<1m^lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless mineral consisting of aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form: used as a refractory. Formula: Al\6Si\2O\1\3.
mullock	ety	C14: related to Old English myl dust, Old Norse mylja to crush; see #7muller 
mullock	1.
	syl	mul+lock
	pron	<1m^l*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	waste material from a mine.
mullock	2.
	syl	mul+lock
	pron	<1m^l*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a mess or muddle.
make mullock at	3.
	head	mullock
	syl	make mullock at.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to ridicule.
mullocky	sub
	head	mullock
	syl	mul+lock:y
	pos	adj.
mulloway	ety	C19: of unknown origin
mulloway	0.
	syl	mull:o+way
	pron	<1m^l*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Australian marine Sciaenid fish, valued for sport and food.
Multan	0.
	syl	Mul+tan
	pron	<2mul1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Pakistan, near the Chenab River. Pop.: 542195 (1972).
multiangular	alt
	head	multangular
	or	multangular
	syl	mul:ti+an+gu+lar
	pos	adj.
multangular	0.
	or	multiangular
	syl	mul+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<m^l1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many angles.
multeity	ety	C19: from Latin multus many, perhaps formed by analogy with #7haecceity 
multeity	0.
	syl	mul+te:i:ty
	pron	<m^l1tEiti>
	pos	n.
	def	manifoldness.
multi-	ety	from Latin multus much, many
multi-	0.
	syl	mul:ti-
	exam	1	combining form.
multi-	1.
	syl	mul:ti-
	def	many or much.
	exam	1	multiflorous;
	exam	2	multimillion.
multi-	2.
	syl	mul:ti-
	def	more than one.
	exam	1	multiparous;
	exam	2	multistorey.
multichannel analyser	0.
	syl	mul:ti+chan+nel an:a+lys+er
	pron	<2m^lti1C@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic instrument, such as a pulse height analyser, that splits an input waveform into a large number of channels in accordance with a particular parameter of the input.
multicide	0.
	syl	mul:ti+cide
	pron	<1m^lti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	mass murder.
multicollinearity	0.
	syl	mul:ti+col+lin+e:ar+i:ty
	pron	<2m^ltik*u2lini1@riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	the condition occurring when two or more of the independent variables in a regression equation are correlated.
multicoloured	0.
	syl	mul:ti+col+oured
	pron	<1m^lti2k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many colours.
multidisciplinary	0.
	syl	mul:ti+dis+ci+pli+nar:y
	pron	<2m^lti1disi2plin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the study of one topic, involving several subject disciplines.
multifaceted	1.
	syl	mul:ti+fac+et+ed
	pron	<2m^lti1f@sitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gem
	def	having many facets.
multifaceted	2.
	syl	mul:ti+fac+et+ed
	pron	<2m^lti1f@sitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many aspects, abilities, etc.
multifactorial	0.
	syl	mul:ti+fac+to+ri:al
	pron	<2m^ltif@k1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	of or designating inheritance that depends on more than one gene.
multifarious	ety	C16: from Late Latin multif*_arius manifold, from Latin multif*_ariam on many sides
multifarious	0.
	syl	mul:ti+far:i+ous
	pron	<2m^lti1fe*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many parts of great variety.
multifariously	sub
	head	multifarious
	syl	mul:ti+1far:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
multifariousness	sub
	head	multifarious
	syl	mul+ti+1far:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
multifid	ety	C18: from Latin multifidus, from multus many+ findere to split
multifidous	alt
	head	multifid
	or	multifid
	syl	mul+tif:i+dous
	pron	<m^l1tifid*s>
	pos	adj.
multifid	0.
	or	multifidous
	syl	mul:ti+fid
	pron	<1m^ltifid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or divided into many lobes or similar segments.
	exam	1	a multifid leaf.
multifidly	sub
	head	multifid
	syl	mul:ti+2fid+ly
	pos	adv.
multiflora rose	0.
	syl	mul:ti+flo+ra rose
	pron	<2m^lti1flc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian climbing shrubby rose, having clusters of small fragrant flowers: the source of many cultivated roses.
multifoil	0.
	syl	mul:ti+foil
	pron	<1m^lti2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental design having a large number of foils. See also {trefoil, quatrefoil, cinquefoil}.
multifold	0.
	syl	mul:ti+fold
	pron	<1m^lti2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	many times doubled; manifold.
multifoliate	0.
	syl	mul:ti+fo+li+ate
	pron	<2m^lti1f*uliit>, <-2eit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having many leaves or leaflets.
	exam	1	a multifoliate compound leaf.
multiform	0.
	syl	mul:ti+form
	pron	<1m^lti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many forms or kinds.
multiformity	sub
	head	multiform
	syl	mul:ti+for+mi:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
multigravida	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7multi -#7, gravid 
multigravida	0.
	syl	mul:ti+grav:i+da
	pron	<2m^lti1gr@vid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who is pregnant for at least the third time. Compare {multipara}.
multihull	0.
	syl	mul:ti+hull
	pron	<1m^lti2h^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with two or more hulls. Compare {monohull}.
multilateral	1.
	syl	mul:ti+lat+er+al
	pron	<2m^lti1l@t*r*l>, <-1l@tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving more than two nations or parties.
	exam	1	a multilateral pact.
multilateral	2.
	syl	mul:ti+lat+er+al
	pron	<2m^lti1l@t*r*l>, <-1l@tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many sides.
multilaterally	sub
	head	multilateral
	syl	mul:ti+1lat+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
multilingual	1.
	syl	mul:ti+lin+gual
	pron	<2m^lti1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to speak more than two languages.
multilingual	2.
	syl	mul:ti+lin+gual
	pron	<2m^lti1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	written or expressed in more than two languages. Compare {bilingual, monolingual}.
multimedia	0.a.
	syl	mul:ti+me:di:a
	pron	<2m^lti1mEdi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the combined use of media such as television, slides, etc., esp. in education.
multimedia	0.b.
	syl	mul:ti+me:di:a
	pron	<2m^lti1mEdi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	multimedia aids to teaching.
multimillionaire	0.
	syl	mul:ti+mil+lion+aire
	pron	<2m^lti2milj*1ne*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a fortune of several million pounds, dollars, etc.
multinational	0.
	syl	mul:ti+na+tion+al
	pron	<2m^ltii1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a large business company
	def	operating in several countries.
multinomial	ety	C17: from #7multi -#7+ -nomial as in #7binomial 
multinomial	0.
	syl	mul:ti+no+mi:al
	pron	<2m^lti1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{polynomial} (sense 2b.)}.
multinucleate	alt
	head	multinuclear
	or	multinuclear
	syl	mul:ti+nu+cle:ate
	pron	<2m^lti1nju:kliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
multinuclear	0.
	or	multinucleate
	syl	mul:ti+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2m^lti1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cell, microorganism, etc.
	def	having more than two nuclei.
multipara	ety	C19: New Latin, feminine of multiparus #7multiparous 
multiparae	infl
	head	multipara
	syl	mul+tip:a+rae
	pron	<-2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
multipara	0.
	syl	mul+tip:a+ra
	pron	<m^l1tip*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who has given birth to more than one viable fetus or living child. Compare {multigravida}.
multiparous	ety	C17: from New Latin multiparus 
multiparous	1.
	syl	mul+tip:a+rous
	pron	<m^l1tip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain species of mammal
	def	producing many offspring at one birth.
multiparous	2.
	syl	mul+tip:a+rous
	pron	<m^l1tip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a multipara.
multiparity	sub
	head	multiparous
	syl	mul:ti+par+i:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1p@riti>
	pos	n.
multipartite	1.
	syl	mul:ti+par+tite
	pron	<2m^lti1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into many parts or sections.
multipartite	2.
	syl	mul:ti+par+tite
	pron	<2m^lti1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Government.
	def	a less common word for {multilateral}.
multiped	ety	C17: from Latin multip*_es 
multipede	alt
	head	multiped
	or	multiped
	syl	mul:ti+pede
	pron	<1m^lti2pEd>
multiped	1.
	or	multipede
	syl	mul:ti+ped
	pron	<1m^lti2ped>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having many feet.
multiped	2.
	or	multipede
	syl	mul:ti+ped
	pron	<1m^lti2ped>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an insect or animal having many feet.
multiphase	0.
	syl	mul:ti+phase
	pron	<1m^lti2fAz>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {polyphase}.
multiplane	0.
	syl	mul:ti+plane
	pron	<1m^lti2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft that has more than one pair of wings. Compare {monoplane}.
multiple	ety	C17: via French from Late Latin multiplus, from Latin #7multiplex 
multiple	1.
	syl	mul:ti+ple
	pron	<1m^ltipL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or involving more than one part, individual, etc.
multiple	2.
	syl	mul:ti+ple
	pron	<1m^ltipL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Electronics, U.S. of a circuit
	def	having a number of conductors in parallel.
multiple	3.
	syl	mul:ti+ple
	pron	<1m^ltipL>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of a given number or polynomial and any other one.
	exam	1	6 is a multiple of 2.
multiple	4.
	syl	mul:ti+ple
	pron	<1m^ltipL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Telephony.
	def	an electrical circuit accessible at a number of points to any one of which a connection can be made.
multiple	5.
	syl	mul:ti+ple
	pron	<1m^ltipL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {multiple store}.
multiply	sub
	head	multiple
	syl	mul:ti+ply
	pos	adv.
multiple alleles	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple al+leles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of three or more alleles produced by mutation of the gene. Only two of them are present in a normal diploid cell at the same time.
multiple allelism	sub
	head	multiple alleles
	syl	mul+ti+ple al+lel+ism
	pos	n.
multiple-choice	0.
	syl	mul:ti:ple-choice
	pos	adj.
	def	having a number of possible given answers out of which the correct one must be chosen.
multiple factors	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple fac+tors
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	two or more pairs of genes that act as a unit, producing cumulative effects in the phenotype.
multiple fruit	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple fruit
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit, such as a pineapple, formed from the ovaries of individual flowers in an inflorescence.
multiple personality	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple per+son+al+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a mental disorder in which an individual's personality appears to have become separated into two or more distinct personalities, each with its own complex organization. Nontechnical name: {split personality}. See also {schizophrenia}.
multiplepoinding	0.
	syl	mul:ti:ple+poind+ing
	pron	<2m^ltipL1pcindiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	another name for {interpleader} (sense 1).
multiple sclerosis	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple scle+ro+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic progressive disease of the central nervous system characterized by loss of some of the myelin sheath surrounding certain nerve fibres and resulting in speech and visual disorders, tremor, muscular incoordination, partial paralysis, etc. Also called: {disseminated sclerosis}.
multiple star	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple star
	pos	n.
	def	a system of three or more stars associated by gravitation. See also {binary star}.
multiple store	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple store
	pos	n.
	def	one of several retail enterprises under the same ownership and management. Also called: {multiple shop}.
multiplet	1.
	syl	mul:ti+plet
	pron	<1m^lti2plet>, <-plit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a line in a spectrum formed of two or more closely spaced lines, resulting from small differences in energy level of atoms or molecules.
multiplet	2.
	syl	mul:ti+plet
	pron	<1m^lti2plet>, <-plit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a group of related elementary particles that differ only in electric charge.
multiple voting	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ple vot+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of voting in more than one constituency in the same election.
multiplex	ety	C16: from Latin: having many folds, from #7multi -#7+ plic*_are to fold
multiplex	1.a.
	syl	mul:ti+plex
	pron	<1m^lti2pleks>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of a common communications channel for sending two or more messages or signals. In {frequency-division multiplex} the frequency band transmitted by the common channel is split into narrower bands each of which constitutes a distinct channel. In {time-division multiplex} different channels are established by intermittent connections to the common channel.
multiplex	1.b.
	syl	mul:ti+plex
	pron	<1m^lti2pleks>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a multiplex transmitter.
multiplex	2.
	syl	mul:ti+plex
	pron	<1m^lti2pleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a method of map-making using three cameras to produce a stereoscopic effect.
multiplex	3.
	syl	mul:ti+plex
	pron	<1m^lti2pleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {multiple}.
multiplexer	sub
	head	multiplex
	syl	mul:ti+2plex+er
	pos	n.
multiplicand	ety	C16: from Latin multiplicandus, gerund of multiplic*_are to #7multiply 
multiplicand	0.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+cand
	pron	<2m^ltipli1k@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a number to be multiplied by another number, the {multiplier}.
multiplicate	0.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+cate
	pron	<1m^ltipli2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	manifold.
multiplication	1.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2m^ltipli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical operation, the inverse of division, in which the product of two or more numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually written #M
multiplication	2.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2m^ltipli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of multiplying or state of being multiplied.
multiplication	3.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2m^ltipli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process in animals, plants, or people of reproducing or breeding.
multiplicational	sub
	head	multiplication
	syl	mul:ti+pli+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
multiplication sign	0.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tion sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol #M, placed between numbers to be multiplied, as in 3#M4#M5=60.
multiplication table	0.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tion ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of tables giving the results of multiplying two numbers together.
multiplicative	1.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tive
	pron	<1m^ltipli2kAtiv>, <2m^lti1plik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or able to multiply.
multiplicative	2.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+ca+tive
	pron	<1m^ltipli2kAtiv>, <2m^lti1plik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	involving multiplication.
multiplicatively	sub
	head	multiplicative
	syl	mul:ti+pli+2ca+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
multies	infl
	head	multiplicity
	syl	mul:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
multiplicity	1.
	syl	mul:ti+plic+i:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number or great variety.
multiplicity	2.
	syl	mul:ti+plic+i:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being multiple.
multiplicity	3.a.
	syl	mul:ti+plic+i:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of levels into which the energy of an atom, molecule, or nucleus splits as a result of coupling between orbital angular momentum and spin angular momentum.
multiplicity	3.b.
	syl	mul:ti+plic+i:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of elementary particles in a multiplet.
multiplier	1.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+er
	pron	<1m^lti2plI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that multiplies.
multiplier	2.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+er
	pron	<1m^lti2plI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the number by which another number, the {multiplicand}, is multiplied.
multiplier	3.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+er
	pron	<1m^lti2plI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any device or instrument, such as a photomultiplier, for increasing an effect.
multiplier	4.a.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+er
	pron	<1m^lti2plI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the total expansion in income accruing from an initial autonomous change in expenditure divided by this change in expenditure itself.
multiplier	4.b.
	syl	mul:ti+pli+er
	pron	<1m^lti2plI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	multiplier effects.
multiply	ety	C13: from Old French multiplier, from Latin multiplic*_are to multiply, from multus much, many+ plic*_are to fold
multiplies	infl
	head	multiply
	syl	mul:ti+plies
	pos	vb.
multiplying	infl
	head	multiply
	syl	mul:ti+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
multiplied	infl
	head	multiply
	syl	mul:ti+plied.
	pos	vb.
multiply	1.
	syl	mul:ti+ply
	pron	<1m^lti2plI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase or cause to increase in number, quantity, or degree.
multiply	2.
	syl	mul:ti+ply
	pron	<1m^lti2plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase (one number or quantity) by another number or quantity using multiplication.
multiply	3.
	syl	mul:ti+ply
	pron	<1m^lti2plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase in number by reproduction.
multipliable	sub
	head	multiply
	or	multiplicable
	syl	mul:ti+2pli+a:ble
	pos	adj.
multiplicable	sub
	head	multiply
	or	multipliable
	syl	mul:ti+2plic+a:ble
	pos	adj.
multiprogramming	0.
	syl	mul:ti+pro+gram+ming
	pron	<2m^lti1pr*ugr@miG>
	pos	n.
	def	a time-sharing technique by which several computer programs each run for a short period in rotation.
multipurpose	0.
	syl	mul:ti+pur+pose
	pron	<2m^lti1pR:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be used for many purposes.
	exam	1	a multipurpose gadget.
multiracial	0.
	syl	mul:ti+racial
	pron	<2m^lti1rAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprising people of many races. &- {@!mul@.ti+#!ra+cial+ism}
multirole	0.
	syl	mul:ti+role
	pron	<1m^lti2r*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a number of roles, functions, etc.
multiscreen	0.
	syl	mul:ti+screen
	pron	<1m^lti2skrEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Films.
	def	of or relating to a form of presentation in which different images are projected onto three or more screens.
multistage	1.
	syl	mul:ti+stage
	pron	<1m^lti2stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rocket or missile
	def	having several stages, each of which can be jettisoned after it has burnt out.
multistage	2.
	syl	mul:ti+stage
	pron	<1m^lti2stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a turbine, compressor, or supercharger
	def	having more than one rotor.
multistage	3.
	syl	mul:ti+stage
	pron	<1m^lti2stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of any process or device
	def	having more than one stage.
multistorey	1.
	syl	mul:ti+sto+rey
	pron	<2m^lti1stc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building
	def	having many storeys.
multistorey	2.
	syl	mul:ti+sto+rey
	pron	<2m^lti1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a multi-storey car park.
multitude	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin multit*_ud*_o 
multitude	1.
	syl	mul:ti+tude
	pron	<1m^lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large gathering of people.
the	2.
	head	multitude
	syl	the.
	def	the common people.
multitude	3.
	syl	mul:ti+tude
	pron	<1m^lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number.
multitude	4.
	syl	mul:ti+tude
	pron	<1m^lti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being numerous.
multitudinous	1.
	syl	mul:ti+tu+di+nous
	pron	<2m^lti1tju:din*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very numerous.
multitudinous	2.
	syl	mul:ti+tu+di+nous
	pron	<2m^lti1tju:din*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	great in extent, variety, etc.
multitudinous	3.
	syl	mul:ti+tu+di+nous
	pron	<2m^lti1tju:din*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	crowded.
multitudinously	sub
	head	multitudinous
	syl	mul:ti+1tu+di+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
multitudinousness	sub
	head	multitudinous
	syl	mul:ti+1tu+di+nous+ness
	pos	n.
multivalent	0.
	syl	mul:ti+va+lent
	pron	<2m^lti1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {polyvalent}.
multivalency	sub
	head	multivalent
	syl	mul:ti+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
multiversity	ety	C20: #7multi -#7+university 
multiversity	0.
	syl	mul:ti+ver+si:ty
	pron	<2m^lti1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a university with many constituent and affiliated institutions.
multivibrator	0.
	syl	mul:ti+vi+bra+tor
	pron	<2m^ltivI1brAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic oscillator consisting of two transistors or other electronic devices, coupled so that the input of each is derived from the output of the other.
multivocal	0.
	syl	mul:ti+vo+cal
	pron	<2m^lti1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many meanings.
multum in parvo	ety	Latin
multum in parvo	0.
	syl	mul+tum in par+vo
	pron	<1multum> <in> <1pa:v*u>
	def	much in a small space.
multure	ety	C13: from Old French moulture, from Medieval Latin molit*_ura a grinding, from Latin molere 
multure	1.
	syl	mul+ture
	pron	<1m^lC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	a fee formerly paid to a miller for grinding grain.
multure	2.
	syl	mul+ture
	pron	<1m^lC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	the right to receive such a fee.
mum	ety	C19: a child's word
mum	H1.0.
	syl	mum
	pos	m^m; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an informal word for {mother}.
mum	ety	C14: suggestive of closed lips
mum	H2.1.
	syl	mum
	pos	m^m; adj.
	def	keeping information, etc., to oneself; silent.
mum's the word	2.
	head	mum
	syl	mum's the word.
	pos	interj.
	def	silence or secrecy is to be observed.
mum	ety	C16: verbal use of #7mum %2
mumm	alt
	head	mum
	or	mum
	syl	mumm
	pos	m^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
mums	infl
	head	mum
	syl	mums
	pos	m^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
mumming	infl
	head	mum
	syl	mum+ming
	pos	m^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
mummed	infl
	head	mum
	syl	mummed.
	pos	m^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
mum	H3.0.
	or	mumm
	syl	mum
	pos	m^m; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in a mummer's play.
mum	ety	C17: from German Mumme, perhaps from the name of its original brewer
mum	H4.0.
	syl	mum
	pos	m^m; n.
	qual	Brit, obsolete.
	def	a type of beer made from cereals, beans, etc.
mumble	ety	C14 momelen, from #7mum %2
mumble	1.
	syl	mum+ble
	pron	<1m^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter indistinctly, as with the mouth partly closed; mutter.
mumble	2.
	syl	mum+ble
	pron	<1m^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to chew (food) ineffectually or with difficulty.
mumble	3.
	syl	mum+ble
	pron	<1m^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an indistinct or low utterance or sound.
mumbler	sub
	head	mumble
	syl	mum+bler
	pos	n.
mumblingly	sub
	head	mumble
	syl	mum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
mumbo jumbo	ety	C18: probably from Mandingo mama dyumbo, name of a tribal god
mumbo jumbos	infl
	head	mumbo jumbo
	syl	mum+bo jum+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mumbo jumbo	1.
	syl	mum+bo jum+bo
	pron	<1m^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish religious reverence, ritual, or incantation.
mumbo jumbo	2.
	syl	mum+bo jum+bo
	pron	<1m^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	meaningless or unnecessarily complicated language.
mumbo jumbo	3.
	syl	mum+bo jum+bo
	pron	<1m^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of superstitious awe or reverence.
mumchance	ety	C16 (masquerade, dumb show): from Middle Low German mummenschanze masked serenade; from mummen (see #7mummer) + schanze #7chance 
mumchance	0.
	syl	mum+chance
	pron	<1m^m2Ca:ns>
	pos	adj.
	def	silent; struck dumb.
mu meson	0.
	syl	mu me+son
	pron	<mju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {muon}.
Lewis	infl
	head	Mumford
	syl	Lew:is.
	pos	n.
Mumford	0.
	syl	Mum:ford
	pron	<1m^mf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1895, U.S. sociologist, whose works are chiefly concerned with the relationship between man and his environment. They include (1962) and (1972).
mummer	ety	C15: from Old French momeur, from momer to mime; related to momon mask
mummer	1.
	syl	mum+mer
	pron	<1m^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of masked performers in folk play or mime.
mummer	2.
	syl	mum+mer
	pron	<1m^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mime artist.
mummer	3.
	syl	mum+mer
	pron	<1m^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Humorous or derog?!atory.
	def	an actor.
mummeries	infl
	head	mummery
	syl	mum+mer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mummery	1.
	syl	mum+mer:y
	pron	<1m^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a performance by mummers.
mummery	2.
	syl	mum+mer:y
	pron	<1m^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	hypocritical or ostentatious ceremony.
mummifies	infl
	head	mummify
	syl	mum+mi+fies
	pos	vb.
mummifying	infl
	head	mummify
	syl	mum+mi+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
mummified	infl
	head	mummify
	syl	mum+mi+fied.
	pos	vb.
mummify	1.
	syl	mum+mi+fy
	pron	<1m^mi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve the body of a man or animal as a mummy.
mummify	2.
	syl	mum+mi+fy
	pron	<1m^mi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dry up; shrivel.
mummify	3.
	syl	mum+mi+fy
	pron	<1m^mi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (an outdated idea, institution, etc.) while making lifeless.
mummification	sub
	head	mummify
	syl	mum+mi+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
mummy	ety	C14: from Old French momie, from Medieval Latin mumia, from Arabic m*_umiyah asphalt, from Persian m*_um wax
mummies	infl
	head	mummy
	syl	mum+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mummy	H1.1.
	syl	mum+my
	pron	<1m^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	an embalmed or preserved body, esp. as prepared for burial in ancient Egypt.
mummy	H1.2.
	syl	mum+my
	pron	<1m^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the substance of such a body used medicinally.
mummy	H1.3.
	syl	mum+my
	pron	<1m^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of pulp.
mummy	H1.4.
	syl	mum+my
	pron	<1m^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown pigment.
mummy	ety	C19: variant of #7mum %1
mummies	infl
	head	mummy
	syl	mum+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mummy	H2.0.
	syl	mum+my
	pron	<1m^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a child's word for {mother}.
mump	ety	C16 (to grimace, sulk, be silent): of imitative origin, alluding to the shape of the mouth when mumbling or chewing
mump	H1.0.
	syl	mump
	pos	m^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be silent.
mump	ety	C17: perhaps from Dutch mompen to cheat
mump	H2.0.
	syl	mump
	qual	Archaic. vb. (intr.
	usage	m^mp
	def	to beg.
mumps	ety	C16: from #7mump %1 (to grimace) &- #!mum+pish adj.
mumps	0.
	syl	mumps
	pos	m^mps; n.
	def	an acute contagious viral disease of the parotid salivary glands, characterized by swelling of the affected parts, fever, and pain beneath the ear: usually affects children. Also called: {epidemic parotitis}.
mun	0.
	syl	mun.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	municipal.
munch	ety	C14 monche, of imitative origin; compare #7crunch 
munch	0.
	syl	munch
	pron	<m^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chew (food, etc.) steadily, esp. with a crunching noise.
muncher	sub
	head	munch
	syl	munch+er
	pos	n.
Edvard	infl
	head	Munch
	syl	Ed:vard
	pron	<1edvard>
	pos	n.
Munch	0.
	syl	Munch
	pron	<muGk>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1944, Norwegian painter and engraver, whose works, often on the theme of death, include (1893); a major influence on the expressionists, esp. on
Munchen	0.
	syl	M*"un+chen
	pron	<1myn*,cN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Munich}.
Munchen-Gladbach	0.
	syl	M*"un:chen-Glad:bach
	pron	<1myn*,cN> <1glatbax>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {M*"onchen-Gladbach}.
Munchhausen	ety	C19: after Baron M*"unchhausen, subject of a series of exaggerated adventure tales written in English by R. E. Raspe (1737-94)
Munchhausen	1.
	syl	M*"unch:hau:sen
	pron	German <1myn*,c2hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	an exaggerated story.
Munchhausen	2.
	syl	M*"unch:hau:sen
	pron	German <1myn*,c2hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tells such a story. {~}
Munchhausen	3.
	syl	M*"unch:hau:sen
	pron	German <1myn*,c2hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a syndrome in which a patient feigns illness to obtain hospital treatment.
Munda	1.
	syl	Mun+da
	pron	<1mund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages spoken by scattered peoples throughout central India.
Mundas	infl
	head	Munda
	syl	Mun+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Munda	2.
	syl	Mun+da
	pron	<1mund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of these peoples.
mundane	ety	C15: from French mondain, via Late Latin, from Latin mundus world
mundane	1.
	syl	mun+dane
	pron	<1m^ndAn>, <m^n1dAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	everyday, ordinary, or banal.
mundane	2.
	syl	mun+dane
	pron	<1m^ndAn>, <m^n1dAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the world or worldly matters.
mundanely	sub
	head	mundane
	syl	mun+dane+ly
	pos	adv.
mundaneness	sub
	head	mundane
	syl	mun+dane+ness
	pos	n.
munga	ety	C20: perhaps from French manger to eat
munga	0.
	syl	mung:a
	pron	<1m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	food.
mung bean	ety	C20 mung, changed from mungo, from Tamil m*_ungu, ultimately from Sanskrit mudga 
mung bean	1.
	syl	mung bean
	pron	<m^G>
	pos	n.
	def	an E Asian bean plant, grown for forage and as the source of bean sprouts used in oriental cookery.
mung bean	2.
	syl	mung bean
	pron	<m^G>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant.
mungo	ety	C19: of unknown origin
mongo	infl
	head	mungo
	or	mongoe
	syl	mon+go
	pos	n.
mongoe	infl
	head	mungo
	or	mongo
	syl	mon+goe
	pos	n.
mungos	infl
	head	mungo
	or	mungoes
	syl	mun+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mungoes	infl
	head	mungo
	or	mungos
	syl	mun+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mungo	0.
	syl	mun+go
	pron	<1m^Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cheap felted fabric made from waste wool.
Munich	0.
	syl	Mu+nich
	pron	<1mju:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW West Germany, capital of the state of Bavaria, on the Isar River: the third largest city in West Germany; became capital of Bavaria in 1508; headquarters of the Nazi movement in the 1920s; a major financial, commercial, and manufacturing centre. Pop.: 1336576 (1974 est.). German name: {M*"unchen}.
Agreement	alt
	head	Munich Pact
	or	Munich Pact
	syl	A:gree+ment
	pos	n.
Munich Pact	0.
	or	Agreement
	syl	Mu+nich Pact
	pos	n.
	def	the pact signed by Germany, Great Britain, France, and Italy on Sept. 29, 1938, to settle the crisis over Czechoslovakia, by which the Sudetenland was ceded to Germany.
municipal	ety	C16: from Latin m*_unicipium a free town, from m*_uniceps citizen from m*_unia responsibilities+ capere to take &- mu+#!nic@.i+pal+ism n. &- mu+#!nic@.i+pal+ist n.
municipal	0.
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal
	pron	<mju:1nisipL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a town, city, or borough or its local government.
municipally	sub
	head	municipal
	syl	mu+1nic:i+pal+ly
	pos	adv.
municipalities	infl
	head	municipality
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
municipality	1.
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal+i:ty
	pron	<mju:2nisi1p@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a city, town, or district enjoying some degree of local self-government.
municipality	2.
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal+i:ty
	pron	<mju:2nisi1p@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the governing body of such a unit.
municipalise	alt
	head	municipalize
	or	municipalize
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal+ise
	pron	<mju:1nisip*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
municipalize	1.
	or	municipalise
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal+ize
	pron	<mju:1nisip*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring under municipal ownership or control.
municipalize	2.
	or	municipalise
	syl	mu+nic:i+pal+ize
	pron	<mju:1nisip*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a municipality of.
municipalization	sub
	head	municipalize
	or	municipalisation
	syl	mu+2nic:i+pal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
municipalisation	sub
	head	municipalize
	or	municipalization
	syl	mu+2nic:i+pal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
munificent	ety	C16: back formation from Latin m*_unificentia liberality, from m*_unificus, from m*_unus gift+ facere to make
munificent	1.
	syl	mu+nif:i+cent
	pron	<mju:1nifis*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	very generous; bountiful.
munificent	2.
	syl	mu+nif:i+cent
	pron	<mju:1nifis*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gift, etc.
	def	generous; liberal.
munificence	sub
	head	munificent
	or	munificentness
	syl	mu+1nif:i+cence
	pos	n.
munificentness	sub
	head	munificent
	or	munificence
	syl	mu+1nif:i+cent+ness
	pos	n.
munificently	sub
	head	munificent
	syl	mu+1nif:i+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
muniment	ety	C15: via Old French, from Latin mun*_ire to defend
muniment	0.
	syl	mu+ni+ment
	pron	<1mju:nim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a means of defence.
muniments	1.
	syl	mu+ni+ments
	pron	<1mju:nim*nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the title deeds and other documentary evidence relating to the title to land.
muniments	2.
	syl	mu+ni+ments
	pron	<1mju:nim*nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	furnishings or supplies.
munition	ety	C16: via French from Latin m*_un*_iti*_o fortification, from m*_un*_ire to fortify. See #7ammunition  &- mu+#!ni+tion+er n.
munition	0.
	syl	mu+ni+tion
	pron	<mju:1niS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with munitions.
munitions	0.
	syl	mu+ni+tions
	pron	<mju:1niS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	military equipment and stores, esp. ammunition.
munnion	ety	C16: from #7monial 
munnion	0.
	syl	mun+nion
	pron	<1m^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {mullion}.
Munro	0.
	syl	Mun:ro
	pron	<m^n1r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {H (ector) H (ugh}) , pen name 1870-1916, Scottish author, born in Burma, noted for his collections of satirical short stories, such as (1904) and (1914).
Munsell scale	ety	C20: named after A. H. Munsell (1858-1918), American inventor
Munsell scale	0.
	syl	Mun+sell scale
	pos	n.
	def	a standard chromaticity scale used in specifying colour. It gives approximately equal changes in visual hue.
munster	0.
	syl	m*"un+ster
	pron	<1mynst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {muenster}.
Munster	0.
	syl	Mun+ster
	pron	<1m^nst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW Ireland: the largest of the four provinces and historically a kingdom; consists of the counties of Clare, Cork, Kerry, Limerick, Tipperary, and Waterford. Capital: Cork. Pop.: 882002 (1971). Area: 24125 sq. km (9315 sq. miles).
Munster	0.
	syl	M*"un+ster
	pron	German <1mynst*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW West Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia state on the Dortmund-Ems Canal: scene of the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia (1648); became capital of Prussian Westphalia in 1815. Pop.: 199748 (1974 est.).
Hugo	infl
	head	Munsterberg
	syl	Hu:go.
	pos	n.
Munsterberg	0.
	syl	M*"un:ster:berg
	pron	<1munst*2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1916, German psychologist, in the U.S. from 1897, noted for his pioneering work in applied psychology.
munt	ety	from Zulu umuntu person
munt	0.
	syl	munt
	pron	<munt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhodesian slang, derogatory.
	def	a Black African.
muntin	ety	C17: variant of C15 mountant, from Old French montant, present participle of monter to #7mount %1
muntin	0.
	syl	mun+tin
	pron	<1m^ntin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {glazing-bar}.
muntjac	ety	C18: probably changed from Javanese mindjangan deer
muntjak	alt
	head	muntjac
	or	muntjac
	syl	munt+jak
	pron	<1m^nt2J@k>
	pos	n.
muntjac	0.
	or	muntjak
	syl	munt+jac
	pron	<1m^nt2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any small Asian deer of the genus typically having a chestnut-brown coat, small antlers, and a barklike cry. Also called: {barking deer}.
Muntz metal	ety	C19: named after G. F. Muntz (1794-1857), English metallurgist
Muntz metal	0.
	syl	Muntz metal
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brass consisting of three parts copper and two parts zinc, used in casting and extrusion.
muon	ety	C20: short for #7mu meson 
muon	0.
	syl	mu:on
	pron	<1mju:on>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive or negative elementary particle with a mass 207 times that of an electron and spin @2. It was originally called the {mu meson} but is now classified as a lepton.
murage	ety	C13: from Old French, ultimately from Latin m*_urus wall
murage	0.
	syl	mu+rage
	pron	<1mju*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	a tax levied for the construction or maintenance of town walls.
mural	ety	C15: from Latin m*_ur*_alis, from m*_urus wall
mural	1.
	syl	mu+ral
	pron	<1mju*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a large painting or picture on a wall.
mural	2.
	syl	mu+ral
	pron	<1mju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a wall.
muralist	sub
	head	mural
	syl	mu+ral+ist
	pos	n.
Baroness	infl
	head	Murasaki Shikibu
	syl	Bar:on:ess.
	pos	n.
Murasaki Shikibu	0.
	syl	Mu:ra:sa:ki Shi:ki:bu
	pron	<2mju*r*1sa:kE> <1SEkE2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	11th-century Japanese authoress of perhaps the world's first novel.
Joachim	infl
	head	Murat
	syl	Jo:a:chim
	pron	<Zca1S*~e>
	pos	n.
Murat	0.
	syl	Mu:rat
	pron	French <my1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	1767??-1815, French marshal, during the Napoleonic Wars; king of Naples (1808-15).
Murcia	1.
	syl	Mur+cia
	pron	Spanish <1murTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and ancient kingdom of SE Spain, on the Mediterranean: taken by the Moors in the 8th century; an independent Muslim kingdom in the 11th and 12th centuries.
Murcia	2.
	syl	Mur+cia
	pron	Spanish <1murTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Spain, capital of Murcia prov?!ince: trading centre for a rich agricultural region; silk industry; university (1915). Pop.: 243759 (1970).
murdabad	ety	from Urdu, from Persian murda dead
murdabad	0.
	syl	mur+da+bad
	pron	<1muda:2ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Indian.
	def	down with; death to: used as part of a slogan in India, Pakistan, etc. Compare {zindabad}.
murder	ety	Old English morthor; related to Old English morth Old Norse morth, Latin mors death; compare French meurtre 
murder	1.
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another. Compare {manslaughter, homicide}.
murder	2.
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
	exam	1	driving around London is murder.
cry blue murder	3.
	head	murder
	syl	cry blue murder.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or cause an outcry.
get away with murder	4.
	head	murder
	syl	get away with murder.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to escape censure; do as one pleases.
murder	5.
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to kill (someone) unlawfully with premeditation or during the commission of a crime.
murder	6.
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to kill brutally.
murder	7.
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to destroy; ruin.
	exam	1	he murdered her chances of happiness.
murder	8.
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat completely; beat decisively.
	exam	1	the home team murdered their opponents.
murder	xref
	syl	mur+der
	pron	<1mR:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (archaic or dialect): {murther}.
murderer	sub
	head	murder
	syl	mur+der+er
	pos	n.
murderess	sub
	head	murder
	syl	mur+der+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
murderous	1.
	syl	mur+der+ous
	pron	<1mR:d*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	intending, capable of, or guilty of murder.
murderous	2.
	syl	mur+der+ous
	pron	<1mR:d*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very dangerous, difficult, or unpleasant.
	exam	1	a murderous road.
murderously	sub
	head	murderous
	syl	mur+der+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
murderousness	sub
	head	murderous
	syl	mur+der+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Iris	infl
	head	Murdoch
	syl	Ir:is.
	pos	n.
Murdoch	0.
	syl	Mur:doch
	pron	<1mR:2dok>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, British novelist and philosopher. Her novels include (1958), (1961; play 1963), (1965), (1975), and (1976).
mure	ety	C14: from Old French murer, from Latin m*_urus wall
mure	0.
	syl	mure
	pron	<mju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic or literary word for {immure}.
Mures	0.
	syl	Mu+re*,s
	pron	<1mu*reS>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE central Europe, rising in central Rumania in the Carpathian Mountains and flowing west to the Tisza River at Szeged, Hungary. Length: 885 km (550 miles). Hungarian name: {Maros}.
murex	ety	C16: from Latin m*_urex purple fish; related to Greek muax sea mussel
murices	infl
	head	murex
	syl	mu+ri+ces
	pron	<1mju*ri2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
murex	0.
	syl	mu+rex
	pron	<1mju*reks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various spiny-shelled marine gastropods of the genus and related genera: formerly used as a source of the dye Tyrian purple.
muriate	ety	C18: back formation from muriatic; see #7muriatic acid 
muriate	0.
	syl	mu+ri+ate
	pron	<1mju*riit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for a {chloride}.
muriatic acid	ety	C17: from Latin muri*_aticus pickled, from muria brine
muriatic acid	0.
	syl	mu+ri+at+ic ac:id
	pron	<2mju*ri1@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {hydrochloric acid}.
muricate	ety	C17: from Latin m*_uric*_atus pointed like a #7murex 
muricated	alt
	head	muricate
	or	muricate
	syl	mu+ri+cat+ed
	pos	adj.
muricate	0.
	or	muricated
	syl	mu+ri+cate
	pron	<1mju*ri2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a surface roughened by numerous short points.
	exam	1	muricate stems.
Bartolom'e Esteban	infl
	head	Murillo
	syl	Bar:to:lo:m*'e Es:te:ban
	pron	<2bartolo1mA> <As1tA$Ban>
	pos	n.
Murillo	0.
	syl	Mu:ril:lo
	pron	<mju*1ril*u>, Spanish <mu1ri$yo>
	pos	n.
	def	1618-82, Spanish painter, esp. of religious subjects and beggar children.
murine	ety	C17: from Latin m*_ur*_inus of mice, from m*_us #7mouse 
murine	1.
	syl	mu+rine
	pron	<1mju*rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an Old World family of rodents, typically having long hairless tails: includes rats and mice.
murine	2.
	syl	mu+rine
	pron	<1mju*rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a mouse or rat.
murine	3.
	syl	mu+rine
	pron	<1mju*rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal belonging to the
murk	ety	C13: probably from Old Norse myrkr darkness; compare Old English mirce dark
mirk	alt
	head	murk
	or	murk
	syl	mirk
	pron	<mR:k>
	pos	n.
murk	1.
	or	mirk
	syl	murk
	pron	<mR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	gloomy darkness.
murk	2.
	or	mirk
	syl	murk
	pron	<mR:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic variant of {murky}.
mirky	alt
	head	murky
	or	murky
	syl	mirk:y
	pron	<1mR:ki>
	pos	adj.
murkier	infl
	head	murky
	or	mirkier
	syl	murk:i+er
	pos	adj.
murkiest	infl
	head	murky
	or	mirkiest
	syl	murk:i+est
	pos	adj.
mirkier	infl
	head	murky
	or	murkier
	syl	mirk:i+er
	pos	adj.
mirkiest	infl
	head	murky
	or	murkiest
	syl	mirk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
murky	1.
	or	mirky
	syl	murk:y
	pron	<1mR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy or dark.
murky	2.
	or	mirky
	syl	murk:y
	pron	<1mR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	cloudy or impenetrable as with smoke or fog. &- {#!murk@.i+ly} {#!mirk@.i+ly}
murkiness	sub
	head	murky
	or	mirkiness
	syl	murk:i+ness
	pos	n.
mirkiness	sub
	head	murky
	or	murkiness
	syl	mirk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Murmansk Coast	alt
	head	Murman Coast
	or	Murman Coast
	syl	Mur+mansk Coast
	pos	n.
Murman Coast	0.
	or	Murmansk Coast
	syl	Mur+man Coast
	pron	<1mu*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal region of the NW Soviet Union, in the north of the Kola Peninsula: within the Arctic Circle, but ice-free.
Murmansk	0.
	syl	Mur+mansk
	pron	Russian <1murm*nsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the NW Soviet Union, on the Kola Inlet of the Barents Sea: founded in 1915; the world's largest town north of the Arctic Circle, with a large fishing fleet. Pop.: 358000 (1975 est.).
murmur	ety	C14: as n., from Latin murmur; vb. via Old French murmurer from Latin murmur*_are to rumble
murmur	1.
	syl	mur+mur
	pron	<1mR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous low indistinct sound, as of distant voices.
murmur	2.
	syl	mur+mur
	pron	<1mR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	an indistinct utterance.
	exam	1	a murmur of satisfaction.
murmur	3.
	syl	mur+mur
	pron	<1mR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a complaint; grumble.
	exam	1	he made no murmur at my suggestion.
murmur	4.
	syl	mur+mur
	pron	<1mR:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any abnormal soft blowing sound heard within the body, usually over the chest. See also {heart murmur}.
murmur	5.
	syl	mur+mur
	pron	<1mR:m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in a murmur.
murmur	6.
	syl	mur+mur
	pron	<1mR:m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to complain in a murmur.
murmurer	sub
	head	murmur
	syl	1mur+mur+er
	pos	n.
murmuringly	sub
	head	murmur
	syl	1mur+mur+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
murphy	ety	C19: from the common Irish surname Murphy 
murphies	infl
	head	murphy
	syl	mur+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
murphy	0.
	syl	mur+phy
	pron	<1mR:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect or informal word for {potato}.
William Parry	infl
	head	Murphy
	syl	Wil:liam Par:ry.
	pos	n.
Murphy	0.
	syl	Mur:phy
	pron	<1mR:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1892, U.S. physician: with G. R. Minot, he discovered the liver treatment for anaemia and they shared, with G. H. Whipple, the Nobel prize for medicine in 1934.
Murphy bed	ety	C20: named after William Murphy, American inventor
Murphy bed	0.
	syl	Mur+phy bed
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a bed designed to be folded or swung into a cabinet when not in use.
murra	0.
	syl	mur+ra
	pron	<1m^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {murrhine}.
murrain	ety	C14: from Old French morine, from morir to die, from Latin mor*_i 
murrain	1.
	syl	mur+rain
	pron	<1m^rin>
	pos	n.
	def	any plaguelike disease in cattle.
murrain	2.
	syl	mur+rain
	pron	<1m^rin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a plague.
Murray	H1.0.
	syl	Mur+ray
	pron	<1m^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Australia, rising in New South Wales and flowing northwest into SE South Australia, then south into the Indian Ocean at Encounter Bay: the main river of Australia, important for irrigation and power. Length: 2590 km (1609 miles).
Murray	H2.1.
	syl	Mur:ray
	pron	<1m^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({George) Gil@.bert (Aim*'e) }. 1866-1957, British classical scholar, born in Australia: noted for his verse translations of Greek dramatists, esp. Euripides.
Murray	H2.2.
	syl	Mur:ray
	pron	<1m^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James Au@.gus@.tus Hen@.ry}. 1837-1915, Scottish lexicographer; one of the original editors (1879-1915) of what became the
Lionel	3.
	head	Murray
	syl	Lio:nel
	def	known as born 1922, English trades union leader; general secretary of the Trades Union Congress since 1973.
murre	ety	C17: origin unknown
murre	0.
	syl	murre
	pron	<mR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any guillemot of the genus
murrelet	0.
	syl	murre+let
	pron	<1mR:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small diving birds of the genus and related genera, similar and related to the auks: family order
murrey	ety	C14: from Old French mor*'e, ultimately from Latin m*_orum mulberry
murrey	0.
	syl	mur+rey
	pron	<1m^ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	mulberry-coloured.
murrhine	ety	C16: from Latin murr (h) inus belonging to murra 
murrine	alt
	head	murrhine
	or	murrhine
	syl	mur+rine
	pron	<1m^rIn>, <-in>
	pos	adj.
murrhine	1.
	or	murrine
	syl	mur+rhine
	pron	<1m^rIn>, <-in>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an unknown substance used in ancient Rome to make vases, etc.
murrhine	2.
	or	murrine
	syl	mur+rhine
	pron	<1m^rIn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {murra}. the substance so used.
murrhine glass	0.
	syl	mur+rhine glass
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Eastern glassware made from fluorspar and decorated with pieces of coloured metal.
Murrumbidgee	0.
	syl	Mur+rum+bidg:ee
	pron	<2m^r*m1biJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Australia, rising in S New South Wales and flowing north and west to the Murray River: important for irrigation. Length: 1690 km (1050 miles).
murther	0.
	syl	mur+ther
	pron	<1mR:@d*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an archaic word for {murder}.
murtherer	sub
	head	murther
	syl	mur+ther+er
	pos	n.
mus	1.
	syl	mus.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	museum.
mus	2.
	syl	mus.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	music.
mus	3.
	syl	mus.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	musical.
musaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin M*_us*_aceae, from M*_usa genus name, from Arabic mawzah banana
musaceous	0.
	syl	mu+sa+ceous
	pron	<mju:1zAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical flowering plants having large leaves and clusters of elongated berry fruits: includes the banana, plantain, and Manilla hemp.
MusBac	alt
	head	MusB
	or	MusB
	syl	Mus.Bac.
MusB	0.
	or	MusBac
	syl	Mus.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Music.
Musca	ety	Latin: a fly
Muscae	infl
	head	Musca
	syl	Mus+cae
	pron	<1m^skE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Musca	0.
	syl	Mus+ca
	pron	<1m^sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between the Southern Cross and Chamaeleon.
muscadelle	alt
	head	muscadel
	or	muscadel
	syl	mus+ca+delle
	pron	<2m^sk*1del>
	pos	n.
muscadel	0.
	or	muscadelle
	syl	mus+ca+del
	pron	<2m^sk*1del>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {muscatel}.
muscadine	ety	C16: from #7muscadel 
muscadine	1.
	syl	mus+ca+dine
	pron	<1m^sk*din>, <-2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody climbing vitaceous plant, of the southeastern U.S.
muscadine	2.
	syl	mus+ca+dine
	pron	<1m^sk*din>, <-2dIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scuppernong, bullace grape}. the thick-skinned musk-scented purple grape produced by this plant: used to make wine.
muscae volitantes	ety	C18: New Latin: flying flies
muscae volitantes	0.
	syl	mus+cae vo+li+tan+tes
	pron	<1m^sE> <voli1t@ntEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	moving black specks or threads seen before the eyes, caused by opaque fragments floating in the vitreous humour or a defect in the lens.
muscarine	ety	C19: from Latin musc*_arius of flies, from musca fly
muscarine	0.
	syl	mus+ca+rine
	pron	<1m^sk*rin>, <-2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous alkaloid occurring in certain mushrooms. Formula: C\8H\1\9NO\3.
muscat	ety	C16: via Old French from Proven*,cal muscat, from musc #7musk 
muscat	1.
	syl	mus+cat
	pron	<1m^sk*t>, <-k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grapevines that produce sweet white grapes used for making wine or raisins.
muscat	2.
	syl	mus+cat
	pron	<1m^sk*t>, <-k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {muscatel}.
Muscat	0.
	syl	Mus+cat
	pron	<1m^sk*t>, <-k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Sultanate of Oman, a port on the Gulf of Oman: a Portuguese port from the early 16th century; controlled by Persia (1650-1741). Pop.: 7650 (1971 est.). Arabic name: {Masqat}.
Muscat and Oman	0.
	syl	Mus+cat and O:man
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1970) of (the Sultanate of) {Oman}.
muscatel	ety	C14: from Old French muscadel, from Old Proven*,cal, from moscadel, from muscat musky. See #7musk 
muscadel	infl
	head	muscatel
	or	muscadelle
	syl	mus+ca+del
	pos	n.
muscadelle	infl
	head	muscatel
	or	muscadel
	syl	mus+ca+delle
	pos	n.
muscatel	1.
	syl	mus+ca+tel
	pron	<2m^sk*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {muscat}. a rich sweet wine made from muscat grapes.
muscatel	2.
	syl	mus+ca+tel
	pron	<2m^sk*1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	the grape or raisin from a muscat vine.
muscid	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin musca fly
muscid	1.
	syl	mus+cid
	pron	<1m^sid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fly of the dipterous family including the housefly and tsetse fly.
muscid	2.
	syl	mus+cid
	pron	<1m^sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
muscle	ety	C16: from medical Latin musculus little mouse, from the imagined resemblance of some muscles to mice, from Latin m*_us mouse
muscle	1.
	syl	mus+cle
	pron	<1m^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tissue composed of bundles of elongated cells capable of contraction and relaxation to produce movement in an organ or part.
muscle	2.
	syl	mus+cle
	pron	<1m^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ composed of muscle tissue.
muscle	3.
	syl	mus+cle
	pron	<1m^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	strength or force.
muscle	4.
	syl	mus+cle
	pron	<1m^sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by in, on, etc.
	def	to force one's way (in).
muscly	sub
	head	muscle
	syl	mus+cly
	pos	adj.
muscle-bound	1.
	syl	mus:cle-bound
	pos	adj.
	def	having overdeveloped and inelastic muscles.
muscle-bound	2.
	syl	mus:cle-bound
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking flexibility.
muscle fibre	0.
	syl	mus+cle fi+bre
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numerous elongated contractile cells that contain many nuclei and make up striated muscle.
musclemen	infl
	head	muscleman
	syl	mus+cle+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muscleman	1.
	syl	mus+cle+man
	pron	<1m^sL2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man with highly developed muscles.
muscleman	2.
	syl	mus+cle+man
	pron	<1m^sL2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a henchman employed by a gangster, etc., to intimidate or use violence upon victims.
muscle sense	0.
	syl	mus+cle sense
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kinaesthesia}.
muscovado	ety	C17: from Portuguese a*,c*'ucar mascavado separat?!ed sugar; mascavado from mascavar to separate, probably from Latin
muscavado	alt
	head	muscovado
	or	muscovado
	syl	mus+ca+va+do
	pron	<2m^sk*1va:d*u>
	pos	n.
muscovado	0.
	or	muscavado
	syl	mus+co+va+do
	pron	<2m^sk*1va:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	raw sugar obtained from the juice of sugar cane by evaporating the molasses.
muscovite	ety	C19: from the phrase Muscovy glass, an early name for mica
muscovite	0.
	syl	mus+co+vite
	pron	<1m^sk*2vIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a translucent light-coloured mica consisting of a potassium aluminium silicate. Formula: KAl\3Si\3O\1\0(OH)\2. See also {mica}.
Muscovite	1.
	syl	Mus+co+vite
	pron	<1m^sk*2vIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Moscow. {~}
Muscovite	2.
	syl	Mus+co+vite
	pron	<1m^sk*2vIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {Russian}.
Muscovy	1.
	syl	Mus+co+vy
	pron	<1m^sk*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian principality (13th to 16th centuries), of which Moscow was the capital.
Muscovy	2.
	syl	Mus+co+vy
	pron	<1m^sk*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {Russia} and {Moscow}.
Muscovy duck	ety	C17: originally musk duck, a name later mistakenly associated with M#7uscovy 
musk duck	alt
	head	Muscovy duck
	or	Muscovy duck
	syl	musk duck
	pos	n.
Muscovy duck	0.
	or	musk duck
	syl	Mus+co+vy duck
	pos	n.
	def	a large crested widely domesticated South American duck, having a greenish-black plumage with white markings and a large red caruncle on the bill.
muscular	ety	C17: from New Latin muscularis, from musculus #7muscle 
muscular	1.
	syl	mus+cu+lar
	pron	<1m^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having well-developed muscles; brawny.
muscular	2.
	syl	mus+cu+lar
	pron	<1m^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of muscle.
muscularity	sub
	head	muscular
	syl	mus+cu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2m^skju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
muscularly	sub
	head	muscular
	syl	mus+cu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
muscular dystrophy	0.
	syl	mus+cu+lar dys+tro+phy
	pos	n.
	def	a genetic disease characterized by progressive deterioration and wasting of muscle fibres, causing difficulty in walking.
musculature	1.
	syl	mus+cu+la+ture
	pron	<1m^skjul*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of muscles in an organ or part.
musculature	2.
	syl	mus+cu+la+ture
	pron	<1m^skjul*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the total muscular system of an organism.
MusDoc	alt
	head	MusD
	or	MusD
	syl	Mus.Doc.
MusD	0.
	or	MusDoc
	syl	Mus.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Music.
muse	ety	C14: from Old French muser, perhaps from mus snout, from Medieval Latin m*_usus 
muse	H1.1.
	syl	muse
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or about
	def	to reflect (about) or ponder (on), usually in silence.
muse	H1.2.
	syl	muse
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gaze thoughtfully. {~}
muse	H1.3.
	syl	muse
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	a state of abstraction.
muser	sub
	head	muse
	syl	mus+er
	pos	n.
museful	sub
	head	muse
	syl	muse+ful
	pos	adj.
musefully	sub
	head	muse
	syl	muse+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
muse	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin M*_usa, from Greek Mousa a Muse
muse	H2.0.
	syl	muse
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	a goddess that inspires a creative artist, esp. a poet.
Muse	0.
	syl	Muse
	pron	<mju:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of nine sister goddesses, each of whom was regarded as the protectress of a different art or science. Daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, the nine are Calliope, Clio, Erato, Euterpe, Melpomene, Polyhymnia, Terpsichore, Thalia, and Urania.
museology	0.
	syl	mus+e:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2mju:zi1oJi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of museum organisation. &- {@!mus+e@.#!ol@.o+gist}
musette	ety	C14: from Old French, diminutive of muse bagpipe
musette	1.
	syl	mu+sette
	pron	<mju:1zet>, French <my1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bagpipe with a bellows popular in France during the 17th and 18th centuries.
musette	2.
	syl	mu+sette
	pron	<mju:1zet>, French <my1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance, with a drone bass originally played by a musette.
musette bag	0.
	syl	mu+sette bag
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an army officer's haversack.
museum	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek Mouseion home of the Muses, from Mousa M#7use 
museum	0.
	syl	mu+se:um
	pron	<mju:1zi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or building where objects of historical, artistic, or scientific interest are exhibited, pre?!served, or studied.
museum piece	1.
	syl	mu+se:um piece
	pos	n.
	def	an object of sufficient age or interest to be kept in a museum.
museum piece	2.
	syl	mu+se:um piece
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing regarded as antiquated or decrepit.
mush	ety	C17: from obsolete moose porridge; probably related to #7mash ; compare Old English m*_os food
mush	H1.1.
	syl	mush
	pron	<m^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft pulpy mass or consistency.
mush	H1.2.
	syl	mush
	pron	<m^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a thick porridge made from corn meal.
mush	H1.3.
	syl	mush
	pron	<m^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cloying sentimentality.
mush	ety	C20: from Canadian French mouche&! Fly&! from French mouche a fly, from Latin musca 
mush	H2.1.
	syl	mush
	pron	<m^S>
	pos	interj.
	def	an order to dogs in a sled team to start up or go faster.
mush	H2.2.
	syl	mush
	pron	<m^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey with such a sled.
musher	sub
	head	mush
	syl	mush+er
	pos	n.
mush	ety	C19: from #7mush %1#7, alluding to the softness of the face
mush	H3.0.
	syl	mush
	pron	<muS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {face}.
mush	ety	C19: probably from Gypsy moosh a man
mush	H4.0.
	syl	mush
	pron	<muS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a familiar or contemptuous term of address.
mushroom	ety	C15: from Old French mousseron, from Late Latin mussiri*_o, of obscure origin
mushroom	1.a.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy spore-producing body of any of various basidiomycetous fungi, typically consisting of a cap (see {{pileus}}) at the end of a stem arising from an underground mycelium. Some species, such as the field mushroom, are edible. Compare {toadstool}.
mushroom	1.b.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mushroom soup.
mushroom	2.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	n.
	def	the fungus producing any of these structures.
mushroom	3.a.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a mushroom in shape or rapid growth.
mushroom	3.b.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	mushroom expansion.
mushroom	4.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow rapidly.
	exam	1	demand mushroomed overnight.
mushroom	5.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assume a mushroom-like shape.
mushroom	6.
	syl	mush+room
	pron	<1m^Sru:m>, <-rum>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather mushrooms.
mushroom cloud	0.
	syl	mush+room cloud
	pos	n.
	def	the large mushroom-shaped cloud of dust, debris, etc. produced by a nuclear explosion.
mushier	infl
	head	mushy
	syl	mush:i+er
	pos	adj.
mushiest	infl
	head	mushy
	syl	mush:i+est.
	pos	adj.
mushy	1.
	syl	mush:y
	pron	<1m^Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	soft and pulpy.
mushy	2.
	syl	mush:y
	pron	<1m^Si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessively sentimental or emotional.
mushily	sub
	head	mushy
	syl	mush:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mushiness	sub
	head	mushy
	syl	mush:i+ness
	pos	n.
music	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin m*_usica, from Greek mousik*_e (tekhn*_e) (art) belonging to the Muses, from Mousa M#7use 
music	1.
	syl	mu+sic
	pron	<1mju:zik>
	pos	n.
	def	an art form consisting of sequences of sounds in time, esp. tones of definite pitch organized melodically, harmonically, rhythmically and according to tone colour.
music	2.
	syl	mu+sic
	pron	<1mju:zik>
	pos	n.
	def	such an art form characteristic of a particular people, culture, or tradition.
	exam	1	Indian music;
	exam	2	rock music;
	exam	3	baroque music.
music	3.
	syl	mu+sic
	pron	<1mju:zik>
	pos	n.
	def	the sounds so produced, esp. by singing or musical instruments.
music	4.
	syl	mu+sic
	pron	<1mju:zik>
	pos	n.
	def	written or printed music, such as a score or set of parts.
music	5.
	syl	mu+sic
	pron	<1mju:zik>
	pos	n.
	def	any sequence of sounds perceived as pleasing or harmonious.
music	6.
	syl	mu+sic
	pron	<1mju:zik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a group of musicians.
	exam	1	the Queen's music.
face the music	7.
	head	music
	syl	face the music.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to accept the consequences of one's actions.
music to one's ears	8.
	head	music
	syl	music to one's ears.
	def	something that is very pleasant to hear.
	exam	1	his news is music to my ears.
musical	1.
	syl	mu+si+cal
	pron	<1mju:zikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used in music.
	exam	1	a musical instrument.
musical	2.
	syl	mu+si+cal
	pron	<1mju:zikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmonious; melodious.
	exam	1	musical laughter.
musical	3.
	syl	mu+si+cal
	pron	<1mju:zikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	talented in or fond of music.
musical	4.
	syl	mu+si+cal
	pron	<1mju:zikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or set to music.
	exam	1	a musical evening.
musical	5.
	syl	mu+si+cal
	pron	<1mju:zikL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {musical comedy}.
musically	sub
	head	musical
	syl	mu+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
musicalness	sub
	head	musical
	or	musicality
	syl	mu+si+cal+ness
	pos	n.
musicality	sub
	head	musical
	or	musicalness
	syl	mu+si+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
musical chairs	0.
	syl	mu+si+cal chairs
	pos	n.
	def	a party game in which players walk around chairs while music is played, there being one less chair than players. Whenever the music stops, the player who fails to find a chair is eliminated.
musical comedy	1.
	syl	mu+si+cal com+e:dy
	pos	n.
	def	a play or film, usually having a light romantic story, that consists of dialogue interspersed with singing and dancing.
musical comedy	2.
	syl	mu+si+cal com+e:dy
	pos	n.
	def	such plays and films collectively.
musicale	ety	C19: shortened from French soir*'ee musicale musical evening
musicale	0.
	syl	mu+si+cale
	pron	<2mju:zi1ka:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party or social evening with a musical programme.
musical glasses	0.
	syl	mu+si+cal glass:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {glass harmonica}.
musical box	alt
	head	music box
	or	music box
	syl	mu+si+cal box
	pos	n.
music box	0.
	or	musical box
	syl	mu+sic box
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical instrument that plays tunes by means of pins on a revolving cylinder striking the tuned teeth of a comblike metal plate.
music centre	0.
	syl	mu+sic cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a single hi-fi unit containing a turntable, amplifier, radio and cassette player.
music drama	ety	C19: translation of German Musikdrama, coined by Wagner to describe his later operas
music drama	1.
	syl	mu+sic dra+ma
	pos	n.
	def	an opera in which the musical and dramatic elements are of equal importance and strongly interfused.
music drama	2.
	syl	mu+sic dra+ma
	pos	n.
	def	the genre of such operas.
music hall	1.a.
	syl	mu+sic hall
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a variety entertainment consisting of songs, comic turns, etc. U.S. name: {vaudeville}.
music hall	1.b.
	syl	mu+sic hall
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a music-hall song.
music hall	2.
	syl	mu+sic hall
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a theatre at which such entertainments are staged.
musician	0.
	syl	mu+si+cian
	pron	<mju:1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays or composes music, esp. as a profession.
musicianly	sub
	head	musician
	syl	mu+1si+cian+ly
	pos	adj.
musicianship	0.
	syl	mu+si+cian+ship
	pron	<mju:1ziS*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	skill or artistry in perform?!ing music.
music of the spheres	0.
	syl	mu+sic of the spheres
	pos	n.
	def	inaudible music supposed by Pythagoras to be produced by the movement of the celestial spheres.
musicology	0.
	syl	mu+si+col+o:gy
	pron	<2mju:zi1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scholarly study of music.
musicological	sub
	head	musicology
	syl	mu+si+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2mju:zik*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
musicologically	sub
	head	musicology
	syl	mu+si+co+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
musicologist	sub
	head	musicology
	syl	mu+si+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
music paper	0.
	syl	mu+sic pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper ruled or printed with a stave for writing music.
music roll	0.
	syl	mu+sic roll
	pos	n.
	def	a roll of perforated paper for use in a mechanical instrument such as a player piano.
music stand	0.
	syl	mu+sic stand
	pos	n.
	def	a frame, usually of wood or metal, upon which a musical score or orchestral part is supported.
Robert	infl
	head	Musil
	syl	Rob:ert
	pron	<1ro:bert>
	pos	n.
Musil	0.
	syl	Mu:sil
	pron	German <1mu:zil>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1942, Austrian novelist, whose novel (1930-42) is an ironic examination of contemporary ills.
musique concrete	0.
	syl	mu+sique con+cr*`ete
	pron	French. <myzik k?~c1kret>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {concrete music}.
musjid	0.
	syl	mus+jid
	pron	<1m^sJid>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {masjid}.
musk	ety	C14: from Late Latin muscus, from Greek moskhos, from Persian mushk, probably from Sanskrit mushk*'a scrotum (from the appearance of the musk deer's musk bag), diminutive of m*_ush #7mouse 
musk	1.
	syl	musk
	pos	m^sk; n.
	def	a strong-smelling glandular secretion of the male musk deer, used in perfumery.
musk	2.
	syl	musk
	pos	m^sk; n.
	def	a similar substance produced by certain other animals, such as the civet and otter, or manufactured synthetically.
musk	3.
	syl	musk
	pos	m^sk; n.
	def	any of several scrophulariaceous plants of the genus esp. the North American which has yellow flowers and was formerly cultivated for its musky scent. See also {monkey flower}.
musk	4.
	syl	musk
	pos	m^sk; n.
	def	the smell of musk or a similar heady smell.
musk	5.
	syl	musk
	pos	m^sk; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	containing or resembling musk.
	exam	1	musk oil;
	exam	2	a musk flavour.
musk deer	0.
	syl	musk deer
	pos	n.
	def	a small central Asian mountain deer, The male has long tusklike canine teeth and secretes musk.
musk duck	1.
	syl	musk duck
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Muscovy duck}.
musk duck	2.
	syl	musk duck
	pos	n.
	def	a duck, inhabiting swamps, lakes, and streams in Australia. The male has a leathery pouch beneath the bill and emits a musky odour.
muskeg	ety	C19: from Algonquian: grassy swamp
muskeg	0.
	syl	mus+keg
	pron	<1m^s2keg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Canadian.
	def	an undrained boggy hollow characterized by sphagnum moss vegetation.
muskellunge	ety	C18 maskinunga, of Algonquian origin; compare Ojibwa mashkinonge big pike
maskalonge	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	maskanonge
	syl	mas+ka+longe
	pron	<1m@sk*?!2lonJ>
	pos	n.
maskanonge	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	maskalonge
	syl	mas+ka+nonge
	pron	<1m@sk*2nonJ>
	pos	n.
muskellunges	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	muskellunge
	syl	mus+kel+lung:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskellonges	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	muskellonge
	syl	mus+kel+long:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskellunonges	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	muskellunonge
	syl	mus+kel+lunong:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskellunge	infl
	or	muskellunges
	syl	mus+kel+lunge
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskellonge	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	muskellonges
	syl	mus+kel+longe
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskellunonge	infl
	head	muskellunge
	or	muskellunonges
	syl	mus+kel+lunonge.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskellunge	0.
	syl	mus+kel+lunge
	pron	<1m^sk*2l^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American freshwater game fish, family (pikes, etc.). Often shortened (informally) to {musky} or {muskie}.
musket	ety	C16: from French mousquet, from Italian moschetto arrow, earlier: sparrow hawk, from moscha a fly, from Latin musca 
musket	0.
	syl	mus+ket
	pron	<1m^skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-barrelled muzzle-loading shoulder gun used between the 16th and 18th centuries by infantry soldiers.
musketeer	0.
	syl	mus+ket+eer
	pron	<2m^ski1ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier armed with a musket.
musketry	1.
	syl	mus+ket+ry
	pron	<1m^skitri>
	pos	n.
	def	muskets or musketeers collectively.
musketry	2.
	syl	mus+ket+ry
	pron	<1m^skitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of using small arms.
Muskogean	alt
	head	Muskhogean
	or	Muskhogean
	syl	Mus+ko+ge:an
	pron	<m^s1k*ugi*n>
	pos	n.
Muskhogean	0.
	or	Muskogean
	syl	Mus+kho+ge:an
	pron	<m^s1k*ugi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages.
muskie	0.
	syl	mus+kie
	pron	<1m^ski>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	an informal name for the {muskellunge}.
musk mallow	1.
	syl	musk mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a malvaceous plant, of Europe and N Africa, with purple-spotted stems, pink flowers, and a faint scent of musk.
musk mallow	2.
	syl	musk mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {abelmosk}.
muskmelon	1.
	syl	musk+mel:on
	pron	<1m^sk2mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of the melon such as the cantaloupe and honeydew.
muskmelon	2.
	syl	musk+mel:on
	pron	<1m^sk2mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these melons, having ribbed or warty rind and sweet yellow, white, or green flesh with a musky aroma.
musk orchid	0.
	syl	musk or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian orchid, with dense spikes of musk-scented greenish-yellow flowers.
musk ox	0.
	syl	musk ox
	pos	n.
	def	a large bovid mammal, having a dark shaggy coat, short legs, and widely spaced downward-curving horns: now confined to the tundras of Canada and Greenland.
muskrats	infl
	head	muskrat
	or	muskrat
	syl	musk+rats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskrat	infl
	or	muskrats
	syl	musk+rat.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
muskrat	1.
	syl	musk+rat
	pron	<1m^sk2r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American beaver-like amphibious rodent, closely related to but larger than the voles: family
muskrat	2.
	syl	musk+rat
	pron	<1m^sk2r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the brown fur of this animal.
muskrat	3.
	syl	musk+rat
	pron	<1m^sk2r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two closely related rodents, or ({round-tailed muskrat}) .
muskrat	xref
	syl	musk+rat
	pron	<1m^sk2r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {musquash}.
musk rose	0.
	syl	musk rose
	pos	n.
	def	a prickly shrubby Mediterranean rose, cultivated for its white musk-scented flowers.
musk turtle	0.
	syl	musk tur+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small turtles of the genus esp. ({common musk turtle} or {stinkpot}) , that emit a strong unpleasant odour: family
muskier	infl
	head	musky
	syl	musk:i+er
	pos	adj.
muskiest	infl
	head	musky
	syl	musk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
musky	H1.0.
	syl	musk:y
	pron	<1m^ski>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the smell of musk; having a heady or pungent sweet aroma.
muskiness	sub
	head	musky
	syl	musk:i+ness
	pos	n.
muskies	infl
	head	musky
	syl	mus+kies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
musky	H2.0.
	syl	mus+ky
	pron	<1m^ski>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {muskellunge}.
Muslim	ety	C17: from Arabic, literally: one who surrenders
Moslem	alt
	head	Muslim
	or	Muslim
	syl	Mos+lem
	pos	n.
Muslims	infl
	head	Muslim
	or	Muslim
	syl	Mus+lims
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Muslim	infl
	or	Muslims
	syl	Mus+lim.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Muslim	1.
	or	Moslem
	syl	Mus+lim
	pron	<1muzlim>, <1m^z->
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of the religion of Islam.
Muslim	2.
	or	Moslem
	syl	Mus+lim
	pron	<1muzlim>, <1m^z->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Islam, its doctrines, culture, etc.
Muslim	xref
	or	Moslem
	syl	Mus+lim
	pron	<1muzlim>, <1m^z->
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Mohammedan, Muhammadan}.
Muslimism	sub
	head	Muslim
	or	Moslemism
	syl	Mus+lim+ism
	pos	n.
Moslemism	sub
	head	Muslim
	or	Muslimism
	syl	Mos+lem+ism
	pos	n.
muslin	ety	C17: from French mousseline, from Italian mussolina, from Arabic maw*,sil*_iy of Mosul, from Maw*,sil Mosul, Iraq, where it was first produced
muslin	0.
	syl	mus+lin
	pron	<1m^zlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine plain-weave cotton fabric.
MusM	0.
	syl	Mus.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Music.
muso	0.
	syl	mus:o
	pron	<1mju:z*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a musician, esp. a professional one.
musquash	ety	C17: from Algonquian: compare Natick musquash, Abnaki muskwessu 
musquash	0.
	syl	mus+quash
	pron	<1m^skwoS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {muskrat}, esp. the fur.
muss	ety	C19: probably a blend of #7mess+fuss 
muss	1.
	syl	muss
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	m^s; often foll. by up
	def	to make untidy; rumple.
muss	2.
	syl	muss
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	m^s
	def	a state of disorder; muddle.
mussy	sub
	head	muss
	syl	muss:y
	pos	adj.
mussily	sub
	head	muss
	syl	muss:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mussiness	sub
	head	muss
	syl	muss:i+ness
	pos	n.
mussel	ety	Old English muscle, from Vulgar Latin muscula (unattested), from Latin musculus, diminutive of m*_us mouse
mussel	1.
	syl	mus+sel
	pron	<1m^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine bivalves of the genus and related genera, esp. ({edible mussel}) , having a dark slightly elongated shell and living attached to rocks, etc.,
mussel	2.
	syl	mus+sel
	pron	<1m^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various freshwater bivalves of the genera etc., attached to rocks, sand, etc. having a flattened oval shell (a source of mother-of-pearl).
Alfred de	infl
	head	Musset
	syl	Al:fred de
	pron	<al1fred> <d*>
	pos	n.
Musset	0.
	syl	Mus:set
	pron	French <my1se>
	pos	n.
	def	1810-57, French romantic poet and dramatist: his works include the play (1834) and the lyrics (1835-37), tracing his love affair with George Sand.
Benito	infl
	head	Mussolini
	syl	Be:ni:to
	pron	<bA1nEto>
	pos	n.
Mussolini	0.
	syl	Mus:so:li:ni
	pron	<2mus*1lEni>, Italian <2musso1linE>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1883-1945, Italian Fascist dictator. After the Fascist march on Rome, he was appointed prime minister by King Victor Emmanuel III (1922) and assumed dictatorial powers. He annexed Abyssinia and allied Italy with Germany (1936), entering World War II in 1940. He was forced to resign following the Allied invasion of Sicily (1943) and was eventually shot by Italian partisans.
Moussorgsky	alt
	head	Mussorgsky
	or	Mussorgsky
	syl	Mous:sorg:sky
	pron	<mu1sc:gski>, Russian <1mus*rkskij>
	pos	n.
Modest Petrovich	infl
	head	Mussorgsky
	syl	Mo:dest Pe:tro:vich
	pron	<ma1dest> <pi1trcviC>
	pos	n.
Mussorgsky	0.
	or	Moussorgsky
	syl	Mus:sorg:sky
	pron	<mu1sc:gski>, Russian <1mus*rkskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-81, Russian composer. He translated inflections of speech into melody in such works as the song cycle (1875-77) and the opera (1874). His other works include (1874) for piano.
Mussulman	ety	C16: from Persian Musulm*_an (pl.) from Arabic Muslim*_un, pl. of M#7uslim 
Mussalman	alt
	head	Mussulman
	or	Mussulman
	syl	Mus+sal+man
	pron	<1m^sLm*n>
	pos	n.
Mussulmans	infl
	head	Mussulman
	syl	Mus+sul+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Mussulman	0.
	or	Mussalman
	syl	Mus+sul+man
	pron	<1m^sLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {Muslim}.
must	ety	Old English m*_oste past tense of m*_otan to be allowed, be obliged to; related to Old Saxon m*_otan, Old High German muozan, German m*"ussen 
must	H1.0.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary.
must	H1.1.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to express obligation or compulsion.
	exam	1	you must pay your dues.
must	H1.2.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to indicate necessity.
	exam	1	I must go to the bank tomorrow.
must	H1.3.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to indicate the probable correctness of a statement.
	exam	1	he must be there by now.
must	H1.4.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to indicate inevitability.
	exam	1	all good things must come to an end.
must	H1.5.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to express resolution.
must	H1.5.a.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	on the part of the speaker when used with or
must	H1.5.b.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	on the part of another or others as imputed to them by the speaker, when used with etc..
	exam	1	let him get drunk if he must.
must	H1.6.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive; used emphatically
	def	to express conviction or certainty on the part of the speaker.
	exam	1	he must have reached the town by now, surely;
	exam	2	you must be joking.
must	H1.7.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive; foll. by away
	def	used with an implied verb of motion to express compelling haste.
	exam	1	I must away.
must	H1.8.
	syl	must
	pron	<m^st; unstrAssAd m*st, m*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	an essential or necessary thing.
	exam	1	a safety belt in a car is a must these days.
must	ety	Old English, from Latin mustum new wine, must, from mustus (adj.) new-born
must	H2.0.
	syl	must
	pos	m^st; n.
	def	the newly pressed juice of grapes or other fruit ready for fermentation.
must	ety	C17: back formation from #7musty 
must	H3.0.
	syl	must
	pos	m^st; n.
	def	mustiness or mould.
must	H4.0.
	syl	must
	pos	m^st; n.
	def	a variant spelling of {musth}.
mustache	0.
	syl	mus+tache
	pron	<m*1sta:S>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {moustache}.
mustached	sub
	head	mustache
	syl	mus+1tached
	pos	adj.
mustachio	ety	C16: from Spanish mostacho and Italian mostaccio 
mustachios	infl
	head	mustachio
	syl	mus+ta+chi+os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
mustachio	0.
	syl	mus+ta+chi:o
	pron	<m*1sta:Si2*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Often humorous.
	usage	when considered as two halves
	def	a moustache, esp. when bushy or elaborately shaped.
mustachioed	sub
	head	mustachio
	syl	mus+1ta+chi+oed
	pos	adj.
Mustafa Kemal	0.
	syl	Mus:ta:fa Ke:mal
	pron	<1must*f*> <k*1ma:l>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Kemal) {Atat*"urk}.
mustang	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish mestengo, from mesta a group of stray animals
mustang	0.
	syl	mus+tang
	pron	<1m^st@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a small breed of horse, often wild or half wild, found in the southwestern U.S.
mustard	ety	C13: from Old French moustarde, from Latin mustum #7must %2#7, since the original condiment was made by adding must
mustard	1.
	syl	mus+tard
	pron	<1m^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian plants of the cruciferous genus esp. black mustard and white mustard, having yellow flowers and slender pods: cultivated for their pungent seeds. See also {charlock}.
mustard	2.
	syl	mus+tard
	pron	<1m^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste made from the powdered seeds of any of these plants and used as a condiment.
mustard	3.a.
	syl	mus+tard
	pron	<1m^st*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish yellow colour.
mustard	3.b.
	syl	mus+tard
	pron	<1m^st*d>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a mustard carpet.
mustard	4.
	syl	mus+tard
	pron	<1m^st*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	zest or enthusiasm.
mustard and cress	0.
	syl	mus+tard and cress
	pos	n.
	def	seedlings of white mustard and garden cress, used in salads, etc.
mustard gas	0.
	syl	mus+tard gas
	pos	n.
	def	an oily liquid vesicant compound used in chemical warfare. Its vapour causes blindness and burns. Formula: (ClCH\2CH\2)\2S.
mustard oil	0.
	syl	mus+tard oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oil that is obtained from mustard seeds and used in making soap.
mustard plaster	0.
	syl	mus+tard plas+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a mixture of powdered black mustard seeds and an adhesive agent applied to the skin for its relaxing, stimulating, or counterirritant effects.
mustee	ety	C17: shortened from #7mestizo 
mestee	alt
	head	mustee
	or	mustee
	syl	mes+tee
	pron	<me1stE>
	pos	n.
mustee	1.
	or	mestee
	syl	mus+tee
	pron	<m^1stE>, <1m^stE>
	pos	n.
	def	the offspring of a White and a quadroon.
mustee	2.
	or	mestee
	syl	mus+tee
	pron	<m^1stE>, <1m^stE>
	pos	n.
	def	any person of mixed ancestry.
musteline	ety	C17: from Latin must*_el*_inus, from must*_ela weasel, from m*_us mouse+ -t*_ela, of unknown origin
musteline	1.
	syl	mus+te+line
	pron	<1m^sti2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of typically predatory mammals including weasels, ferrets, minks, polecats, badgers, skunks, and otters: order (carnivores).
musteline	2.
	syl	mus+te+line
	pron	<1m^sti2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	any musteline animal.
muster	ety	C14: from old French moustrer, from Latin monstr*_are to show, from monstrum portent, omen
muster	1.
	syl	mus+ter
	pron	<1m^st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to call together (numbers of men) for duty, inspection, etc., or (of men) to assemble in this way.
muster in	2.
	head	muster
	or	out
	syl	muster in
	qual	U.S.
	def	to enlist into or discharge from military service.
muster	3.
	syl	mus+ter
	pron	<1m^st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to summon or gather.
	exam	1	to muster one's arguments;
	exam	2	to muster up courage.
muster	4.
	syl	mus+ter
	pron	<1m^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of military personnel for duty, etc.
muster	5.
	syl	mus+ter
	pron	<1m^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection, assembly, or gathering.
muster	6.
	syl	mus+ter
	pron	<1m^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of peacocks.
pass muster	7.
	head	muster
	syl	pass muster.
	def	to be acceptable.
muster roll	0.
	syl	mus+ter roll
	pos	n.
	def	a list of the officers and men in a regiment, ship's company, etc.
musth	ety	C19: from Urdu mast, from Persian: drunk
must	alt
	head	musth
	or	musth
	syl	must
	pos	m^st; n.
musth	0.
	or	must
	syl	musth
	pos	m^st; n.
	usage	often preceded by in
	def	a state of frenzied sexual excitement in the males of certain large mammals, esp. elephants, associated with discharge from a gland between the ear and eye.
musty	ety	C16: perhaps a variant of obsolete moisty, influenced by #7must %3
mustier	infl
	head	musty
	syl	mus+ti+er
	pos	adj.
mustiest	infl
	head	musty
	syl	mus+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
musty	1.
	syl	mus+ty
	pron	<1m^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	smelling or tasting old, stale, or mouldy.
musty	2.
	syl	mus+ty
	pron	<1m^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned, dull, or hackneyed.
	exam	1	musty ideas.
mustily	sub
	head	musty
	syl	must:i+ly
	pos	adv.
mustiness	sub
	head	musty
	syl	must:i+ness
	pos	n.
mut	ety	C20: shortened from #7mutton 
mut	0.
	syl	mut
	pos	m^t; n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another word for {{em} (sense 1)}.
mutable	ety	C14: from Latin m*_ut*_abilis fickle, from m*_ut*_are to change
mutable	1.
	syl	mu+ta:ble
	pron	<1mju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to or tending to change.
mutable	2.
	syl	mu+ta:ble
	pron	<1mju:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	of or relating to four of the signs of the zodiac, Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, and Pisces, which are associated with the quality of adaptability. Compare {{cardinal} (sense 8)}, {{fixed} (sense 10)}.
mutability	sub
	head	mutable
	or	mutableness
	syl	mu+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
mutableness	sub
	head	mutable
	or	mutability
	syl	mu+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
mutably	sub
	head	mutable
	syl	mu+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
mutagen	ety	C20: from #7mutation+ -#7gen 
mutagen	0.
	syl	mu+ta+gen
	pron	<1mju:t*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or agent that can induce genetic mutation.
mutagenic	sub
	head	mutagen
	syl	mu+ta+gen+ic
	pron	<2mju:t*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
mutant	ety	C20: from Latin mut*_are to change
mutant	1.
	syl	mu+tant
	pron	<1mju:tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mutation}. an animal, organism, or gene that has undergone mutation.
mutant	sub
	syl	mu+tant
	pron	<1mju:tNt>
	pos	adj.
mutant	2.
	syl	mu+tant
	pron	<1mju:tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, undergoing, or resulting from change or mutation.
mutate	ety	C19: from Latin m*_ut*_atus changed, from m*_ut*_are to change
mutate	0.
	syl	mu+tate
	pron	<mju:1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo mutation.
mutative	sub
	head	mutate
	syl	mu+ta+tive
	pron	<1mju:t*tiv>, <mju:1tAtiv>
	pos	adj.
mutation	1.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of mutating; change; alteration.
mutation	2.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change or alteration.
mutation	3.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in the chromosomes or genes of a cell. When this change occurs in the gametes the structure and development of the resultant offspring may be affected. See also {{inversion} (sense 11)}.
mutation	4.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mutant} (sense 1).
mutation	5.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical characteristic of an individual resulting from this type of chromosomal change.
mutation	6.a.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Germanic languages
	def	another name for {umlaut}.
mutation	6.b.
	syl	mu+ta+tion
	pron	<mju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Celtic languages
	def	a phonetic change in certain initial consonants caused by a preceding word.
mutational	sub
	head	mutation
	syl	mu+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
mutationally	sub
	head	mutation
	syl	mu+1ta+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
mutation stop	0.
	syl	mu+ta+tion stop
	pos	n.
	def	an organ pipe sounding the harmonic of the note normally produced.
mutatis mutandis	0.
	syl	mu+ta+tis mu+tan+dis
	pron	Latin. <mu:1ta:tis> <mu:1t@ndis>
	def	the necessary changes having been made.
Mutazilite	ety	from Arabic mu`tazilah body of seceders+-#7{ite %1}
Mutazilite	0.
	syl	Mu+ta+zi+lite
	pron	<mu:1ta:zi2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an 8th-century liberal Muslim sect, later merged into the Shiahs.
mutch	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch mutse cap, from Medieval Latin almucia #7amice 
mutch	H1.0.
	syl	mutch
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting linen cap, worn by women and children in Scotland.
mutch	H2.1.
	syl	mutch
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to cadge; beg.
mutch	H2.2.
	syl	mutch
	pron	<m^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	another word for {mitch}.
mutchkin	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch mudseken, from Latin modius measure for grain
mutchkin	0.
	syl	mutch+kin
	pron	<1m^Ckin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish unit of liquid measure equal to slightly less than one pint.
mute	ety	C14 muwet from Old French mu, from Latin m*_utus silent
mute	H1.1.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	not giving out sound or speech; silent.
mute	H1.2.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to speak; dumb.
mute	H1.3.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	unspoken or unexpressed.
	exam	1	mute dislike.
mute	H1.4.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a person arraigned on indictment
	def	refusing to answer a charge.
mute	H1.5.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {plosive}.
mute	H1.6.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a letter in a word
	def	silent.
mute	H1.7.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is unable to speak.
mute	H1.8.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who refuses to plead when arraigned on indictment for an offence.
mute	H1.9.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices used to soften the tone of stringed or brass instruments.
mute	H1.10.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a plosive consonant; stop.
mute	H1.11.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a silent letter.
mute	H1.12.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor in a dumb-show.
mute	H1.13.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a hired mourner at a funeral. {~}
mute	H1.14.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to reduce the volume of (a musical instrument) by means of a mute, soft pedal, etc.
mute	H1.15.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to subdue the strength of (a colour, tone, lighting, etc.).
mutely	sub
	head	mute
	syl	mute+ly
	pos	adv.
muteness	sub
	head	mute
	syl	mute+ness
	pos	n.
mute	ety	C15: from Old French meutir, variant of esmeltir, of Germanic origin; probably related to #7smelt %1 and #7melt 
mute	H2.0.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mu:t>
	def	Archaic. {~}
mute	H2.1.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mu:t>
	usage	of birds
	def	to discharge (faeces). {~}
mute	H2.2.
	syl	mute
	pron	<mu:t>
	def	birds' faeces.
mute swan	0.
	syl	mute swan
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian swan, with a pure white plumage, an orange-red bill with a black base, and a curved neck. Compare {whistling swan}.
muticous	ety	C19: from Latin muticus awnless, curtailed
muticous	0.
	syl	mu+ti+cous
	pron	<1mju:tik*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	lacking an awn, spine, or point.
mutilate	ety	C16: from Latin mutil*_are to cut off; related to mutilus maimed
mutilate	0.
	syl	mu+ti+late
	pron	<1mju:ti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage or maim esp. by depriving of a limb, essential part, etc.
mutilation	sub
	head	mutilate
	syl	mu+ti+1la+tion
	pos	n.
mutilative	sub
	head	mutilate
	syl	mu+ti+2la+tive
	pos	adj.
mutilator	sub
	head	mutilate
	syl	mu+ti+2la+tor
	pos	n.
mutineer	0.
	syl	mu+ti+neer
	pron	<2mju:ti1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who mutinies.
mutinous	1.
	syl	mu+ti+nous
	pron	<1mju:tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	openly rebellious or dis?!obedient.
	exam	1	a mutinous child.
mutinous	2.
	syl	mu+ti+nous
	pron	<1mju:tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic or indicative of mutiny.
mutinously	sub
	head	mutinous
	syl	mu+ti+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
mutinousness	sub
	head	mutinous
	syl	mu+ti+nous+ness
	pos	n.
mutiny	ety	C16: from obsolete mutine, from Old French mutin rebellious, from meute mutiny, ultimately from Latin mov*_ere to move
mutinies	infl
	head	mutiny
	syl	mu+ti+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mutiny	1.
	syl	mu+ti+ny
	pron	<1mju:tini>
	pos	n.
	def	open rebellion against constituted authority, esp. by seamen or soldiers against their officers.
mutinies	infl
	head	mutiny
	syl	mu+ti+nies
	pos	vb.
mutinying	infl
	head	mutiny
	syl	mu+ti+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
mutinied	infl
	head	mutiny
	syl	mu+ti+nied.
	pos	vb.
mutiny	2.
	syl	mu+ti+ny
	pron	<1mju:tini>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in mutiny.
mutism	1.
	syl	mut+ism
	pron	<1mju:2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being mute.
mutism	2.a.
	syl	mut+ism
	pron	<1mju:2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a refusal to speak although the mechanism of speech is not damaged.
mutism	2.b.
	syl	mut+ism
	pron	<1mju:2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lack of development of speech, due usually to early deafness.
Mutsuhito	0.
	syl	Mut:su:hi:to
	pron	<2mu:tsu1hEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Meiji}.
mutt	ety	C20: shortened from #7muttonhead 
mutt	1.
	syl	mutt
	pos	m^t; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an inept, ignorant, or stupid person.
mutt	2.
	syl	mutt
	pos	m^t; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a mongrel dog; cur.
mutter	ety	C14 moteren; related to Norwegian (dialect) mutra, Old High German mutil*_on; compare Old English m*_otian to speak
mutter	1.
	syl	mut+ter
	pron	<1m^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in a low and indistinct tone.
mutter	2.
	syl	mut+ter
	pron	<1m^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grumble or complain.
mutter	3.
	syl	mut+ter
	pron	<1m^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a low continuous murmuring sound.
mutter	4.
	syl	mut+ter
	pron	<1m^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a muttered sound or complaint.
mutterer	sub
	head	mutter
	syl	mut+ter+er
	pos	n.
mutteringly	sub
	head	mutter
	syl	mut+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mutton	ety	C13 moton sheep, from Old French, from Medieval Latin mult*_o, of Celtic origin; the term was adopted in printing to distinguish the pronunciation of em quad from en quad 
mutton	1.
	syl	mut+ton
	pron	<1m^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of sheep, esp. of mature sheep, used as food.
mutton dressed (up) as lamb	2.
	head	mutton
	syl	mutton dressed (up) as lamb.
	def	an older person, thing, or idea dressed up to look young or new.
mutton	3.
	syl	mut+ton
	pron	<1m^tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another word for {{em} (sense 1)}. Compare {nut} (sense 11).
muttony	sub
	head	mutton
	syl	mut+ton:y
	pos	adj.
mutton bird	0.
	syl	mut+ton bird
	pos	n.
	def	any of several shearwaters, having a dark plumage with greyish underparts.
mutton chop	0.
	syl	mut+ton chop
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of mutton from the loin.
muttonchops	0.
	syl	mut:ton+chops
	pron	<1m^tN2Cops>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	side whiskers trimmed in the shape of chops, widening out from the temples.
muttonhead	0.
	syl	mut:ton+head
	pron	<1m^tN2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a stupid or ignorant person; fool.
muttonheaded	sub
	head	muttonhead
	syl	mut:ton+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
Muttra	0.
	syl	Mut+tra
	pron	<1m^tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Mathura}.
mutual	ety	C15: from Old French mutuel, from Latin m*_utuus reciprocal (originally: borrowed); related to m*_ut*_are to change
mutual	1.
	syl	mu+tu+al
	pron	<1mju:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	experienced or expressed by each of two or more people or groups about the other; reciprocal.
	exam	1	mutual distrust.
mutual	2.
	syl	mu+tu+al
	pron	<1mju:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	common to or shared by both or all of two or more parties.
	exam	1	a mutual friend;
	exam	2	mutual interests.
mutuality	sub
	head	mutual
	or	mutualness
	syl	mu+tu+al+i:ty
	pron	<2mju:tju1@liti>
	pos	n.
mutualness	sub
	head	mutual
	or	mutuality
	syl	mu+tu+al+ness
	pos	n.
mutually	sub
	head	mutual
	syl	mu+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
mutual fund	0.
	syl	mu+tu+al fund
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {unit trust}.
mutual inductance	0.
	syl	mu+tu+al in+duct+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the mutual induction between two magnetically linked circuits, given as the ratio of the induced emf to the rate of change of current producing it. It is usually measured in henries. Symbol.
	exam	1	M
mutual induction	0.
	syl	mu+tu+al in+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the production of an electromotive force in a circuit by a current change in a second circuit magnetically linked to the first. See also {mutual inductance}. Compare {self-induction}.
mutual insurance	0.
	syl	mu+tu+al in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a system of insurance by which all policyholders become company members under contract to pay premiums into a common fund out of which claims are paid.
mutualism	0.
	syl	mu+tu+al+ism
	pron	<1mju:tju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {symbiosis}.
mutualist	sub
	head	mutualism
	syl	mu+tu+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
mutualistic	sub
	head	mutualism
	syl	mu+tu+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
mutualise	alt
	head	mutualize
	or	mutualize
	syl	mu+tu+al+ise
	pron	<1mju:tju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
mutualize	1.
	or	mutualise
	syl	mu+tu+al+ize
	pron	<1mju:tju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become mutual.
mutualize	2.
	or	mutualise
	syl	mu+tu+al+ize
	pron	<1mju:tju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to organize or convert (a business enterprise) so that customers or employees own a majority of shares.
mutualization	sub
	head	mutualize
	or	mutualisation
	syl	mu+tu+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mutualisation	sub
	head	mutualize
	or	mutualization
	syl	mu+tu+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mutual savings bank	0.
	syl	mu+tu+al sav+ings bank
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a savings bank having no subscribed capital stock and distributing all available net profit to depositors who, however, remain creditors without voting power.
mutuel	0.
	syl	mu+tu+el
	pron	<1mju:tju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {pari-mutuel}.
mutule	ety	C16: via French from Latin m*_utulus modillion
mutule	0.
	syl	mu+tule
	pron	<1mju:tju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	one of a set of flat blocks below the corona of a Doric cornice. Compare {modillion}.
muu-muu	ety	from Hawaiian
muu-muu	0.
	syl	muu-muu
	pron	<1mu:2mu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose brightly-coloured dress worn by women in Hawaii.
Muzak	0.
	syl	Mu+zak
	pron	<1mju:z@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	recorded light music played in shops, restaurants, factories, etc., to entertain, increase sales or production, etc.
muzhik	ety	C16: from Russian: peasant
moujik	infl
	head	muzhik
	or	mujik
	syl	mou+jik
	pron	<1mu:Zik>
	pos	n.
mujik	infl
	head	muzhik
	or	moujik
	syl	mu+jik
	pron	<1mu:Zik>
	pos	n.
muzhik	0.
	syl	mu+zhik
	pron	<1mu:Zik>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian peasant, esp. under the tsars.
Abel (Tendekayi)	infl
	head	Muzorewa
	syl	A:bel (Tendekayi)
	pron	<1AbL>
	pos	n.
Muzorewa	0.
	syl	Mu:zo:re:wa
	pron	<2muz*1rAw*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Rhodesian Methodist bishop and politician; president of the African National Council since 1971. He was one of the negotiators of the internal settlement (1978) that attempted to pave the way for black majority rule in Rhodesia.
muzz	0.
	syl	muzz
	pos	m^z; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. Informal.
	def	to make (something) muzzy.
muzzle	ety	C15 mosel, from Old French musel, diminutive of muse snout, from Medieval Latin m*_usus, of unknown origin
muzzle	1.
	syl	muz+zle
	pron	<1m^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	the projecting part of the face, usually the jaws and nose, of animals such as the dog and horse.
muzzle	2.
	syl	muz+zle
	pron	<1m^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a guard or strap fitted over an animal's nose and jaws to prevent it biting or eating.
muzzle	3.
	syl	muz+zle
	pron	<1m^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	the front end of a gun barrel.
muzzle	4.
	syl	muz+zle
	pron	<1m^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent from being heard or noticed.
	exam	1	to muzzle the press.
muzzle	5.
	syl	muz+zle
	pron	<1m^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a muzzle on (an animal).
muzzle	6.
	syl	muz+zle
	pron	<1m^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take in (a sail).
muzzler	sub
	head	muzzle
	syl	muz+zler
	pos	n.
muzzle-loader	0.
	syl	muz+zle-load:er
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm receiving its ammunition through the muzzle.
muzzle-loading	sub
	head	muzzle-loader
	syl	muz:zle-2load:ing
	pos	adj.
muzzle velocity	0.
	syl	muz+zle ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the velocity of a projectile as it leaves a firearm's muzzle.
muzzy	ety	C18: origin obscure
muzzier	infl
	head	muzzy
	syl	muz+zi+er
	pos	adj.
muzziest	infl
	head	muzzy
	syl	muz+zi+est.
	pos	adj.
muzzy	1.
	syl	muz+zy
	pron	<1m^zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	blurred, indistinct, or hazy.
muzzy	2.
	syl	muz+zy
	pron	<1m^zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	confused, muddled, or befuddled.
muzzily	sub
	head	muzzy
	syl	muz+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
muzziness	sub
	head	muzzy
	syl	muz+zi+ness
	pos	n.
mv	0.
	syl	mv
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	mezzo voce.
MV	0.
	syl	MV
	qual	symbol for
	def	megavolt.
MV	1.
	syl	M.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	motor vessel.
MV	2.
	syl	M.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	muzzle velocity.
MVD	ety	from Russian Ministerstvo vnutrennikh del 
MVD	0.
	syl	M.V.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ministry of Internal Affairs; the Soviet police organization since 1946.
MVO	0.
	syl	M.V.O.
	usage	abbrev. for in Britain
	def	Member of the Royal Victorian Order.
MVS	0.
	syl	M.V.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Veterinary Surgery.
MVSc	0.
	syl	M.V.Sc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Master of Veterinary Science.
MW	1.
	syl	MW
	qual	symbol for
	def	megawatt.
MW	2.
	syl	MW
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	medium wave.
MW	3.
	syl	MW
	qual	International car registration for
	def	Malawi.
mwalimu	ety	Swahili
mwalimu	0.
	syl	mwa+li+mu
	pron	<mwa:1lEmu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher.
Mweru	0.
	syl	Mwe+ru
	pron	<1mwe*ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Africa, on the border between Zambia and Za*"ire. Area: 4196 sq. km (1620 sq. miles).
Mx	0.
	syl	Mx
	qual	Physics. symbol for
	def	maxwell.
my	ety	C12 m*_i, variant of Old English m*_in when preceding a word beginning with a consonant
my	1.
	syl	my
	pron	<mI>
	pos	determiner.
	def	of, belonging to, or associated with the speaker or writer (me).
	exam	1	my own ideas;
	exam	2	do you mind my smoking??
my	2.
	syl	my
	pron	<mI>
	pos	determiner.
	def	used in various forms of address.
	exam	1	my lord;
	exam	2	my dear boy.
my	3.
	syl	my
	pron	<mI>
	pos	determiner.
	def	used in various exclamations.
	exam	1	my goodness&!
my	4.
	syl	my
	pron	<mI>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, awe, etc..
	exam	1	my, how you've grown&!
MY	0.
	syl	M.Y.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	motor yacht.
my-	0.
	syl	my-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {myo-} before a vowel.
myalgia	ety	C19: from #7myo -#7+ -#7algia 
myalgia	0.
	syl	my+al+gi:a
	pron	<mI1@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in a muscle or a group of muscles.
myalgic	sub
	head	myalgia
	syl	my+1al+gic
	pos	adj.
myalism	ety	C19: from myal, probably of West African origin &- #!my@.a+list n.
myalism	0.
	syl	my:a+lism
	pron	<1mI*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of witchcraft, similar to obi, practised esp. in the West Indies.
myall	ety	C19: from a native Australian name
myall	1.
	syl	my+all
	pron	<1mI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian acacias, esp. having hard scented wood used for fences.
myall	2.
	syl	my+all
	pron	<1mI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian Aborigine living independently of society.
myasthenia	ety	C19: from #7myo -#7+asthenia 
myasthenia	1.
	syl	my+as+the:ni:a
	pron	<2mI*s1TEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscular weakness.
myasthenia	2.
	syl	my+as+the:ni:a
	pron	<2mI*s1TEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {myasthenia gravis}.
myasthenic	sub
	head	myasthenia
	syl	my+as+then+ic
	pron	<2mI*s1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
myasthenia gravis	0.
	syl	my+as+the:ni:a gra+vis
	pron	<1gra:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic progressive disease in which the muscles, esp. those of the head and face, become weak and easily fatigued.
myc-	0.
	syl	myc-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {myco-} before a vowel.
mycelium	ety	C19 (literally: nail of fungus): from #7myco -#7+ Greek h*_elos nail
mycelia	infl
	head	mycelium
	syl	my+ce:li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mycelium	0.
	syl	my+ce:li:um
	pron	<mI1sEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the vegetative body of fungi: a mass of branching filaments (hyphae) that spread throughout the nutrient substratum.
mycelial	sub
	head	mycelium
	syl	my+1ce:li:al
	pos	adj.
myceloid	sub
	head	mycelium
	syl	my+ce:loid
	pron	<1mIsi2lcid>
	pos	adj.
Mycenae	0.
	syl	My+ce:nae
	pron	<mI1sEnE>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city in the NE Peloponnesus on the plain of Argos.
Mycenaean	1.
	syl	My+ce:nae:an
	pron	<2mIsi1nE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Mycenae or its inhabitants.
Mycenaean	2.
	syl	My+ce:nae:an
	pron	<2mIsi1nE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Aegean civilization of Mycenae (1400 to 1100 #7b.c.)
-mycete	ety	from New Latin -mycetes, from Greek muk*_etes, plural of muk*_es fungus
-mycete	0.
	syl	-my:cete
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a member of a class of fungi.
	exam	1	myxomycete.
myceto-	ety	from Greek muk*_es fungus
mycetomas	infl
	head	mycetoma
	or	mycetomata
	syl	my+ce:to+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mycetomata	infl
	head	mycetoma
	or	mycetomas
	syl	my+ce:to+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mycetoma	0.
	syl	my+ce:to+ma
	pron	<2mIsi1t*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic fungal infection, esp. of the foot, characterized by swelling, usually resulting from a wound.
mycetozoan	0.
	syl	my+ce:to+zo:an
	pron	<mI2sEt*u1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {myxomycete}.
myco-	ety	from Greek muk*_es fungus
mycobacteria	infl
	head	mycobacterium
	syl	my+co+bac+te+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mycobacterium	0.
	syl	my+co+bac+te+ri:um
	pron	<2mIk*ub@k1ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any rod-shaped Gram-positive bacterium of the genus esp. the tubercle bacillus: family
mycol	1.
	syl	mycol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mycological.
mycol	2.
	syl	mycol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mycology.
mycology	1.
	syl	my+col+o:gy
	pron	<mI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany con?!cerned with the study of fungi.
mycology	2.
	syl	my+col+o:gy
	pron	<mI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the fungi of a particular region.
mycological	sub
	head	mycology
	or	mycologic
	syl	my+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2mIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
mycologic	sub
	head	mycology
	or	mycological
	syl	my+co+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
mycologist	sub
	head	mycology
	syl	my+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
mycorhiza	alt
	head	mycorrhiza
	or	mycorrhiza
	syl	my+co+rhi+za
	pron	<2mIk*1rIz*>
	pos	n.
mycorrhizae	infl
	head	mycorrhiza
	or	mycorrhizas
	syl	my+cor+rhi+zae
	pron	<-zE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mycorrhizas	infl
	head	mycorrhiza
	or	mycorrhizae
	syl	my+cor+rhi+zas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mycorrhiza	0.
	or	mycorhiza
	syl	my+cor+rhi+za
	pron	<2mIk*1rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of a fungus and a higher plant in which the fungus lives within or on the outside of the roots forming a symbiotic or parasitic relationship.
mycorrhizal	sub
	head	mycorrhiza
	or	mycorhizal
	syl	my+cor+1rhi+zal
	pos	adj.
mycorhizal	sub
	head	mycorrhiza
	or	mycorrhizal
	syl	my+co+1rhi+zal
	pos	adj.
mycosis	0.
	syl	my+co+sis
	pron	<mI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any infection or disease caused by fungus.
mycotic	sub
	head	mycosis
	syl	my+cot+ic
	pron	<mI1kotik>
	pos	adj.
Mycostatin	0.
	syl	My+co+stat+in
	pron	<2mIk*u1st@tin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a brand of {nystatin}.
mydriasis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek; origin obscure
mydriasis	0.
	syl	my+dri:a+sis
	pron	<mi1drI*sis>, <mI->
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal dilation of the pupil of the eye, produced by drugs, coma, etc.
mydriatic	1.
	syl	myd+ri+at+ic
	pron	<2midri1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or causing mydriasis.
mydriatic	2.
	syl	myd+ri+at+ic
	pron	<2midri1@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a mydriatic drug.
myel-	ety	from Greek muelos marrow, spinal cord, from mus muscle
myelencephalons	infl
	head	myelencephalon
	or	myelencephala
	syl	my+e:len+ceph:a+lons
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myelencephala	infl
	head	myelencephalon
	or	myelencephalons
	syl	my+e:len+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myelencephalon	0.
	syl	my+e:len+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2mIilen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the embryonic hindbrain that develops into the medulla oblongata. Nontechnical name: {afterbrain}.
myelencephalic	sub
	head	myelencephalon
	syl	my+e:len+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2mIilens*1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
myeline	alt
	head	myelin
	or	myelin
	syl	my+e:line
	pron	<1mIi2lEn>
	pos	n.
myelin	0.
	or	myeline
	syl	my+e:lin
	pron	<1mIilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white fatlike substance forming a protective sheath around certain nerve fibres.
myelinic	sub
	head	myelin
	syl	my+e:1lin+ic
	pos	adj.
myelitis	0.
	syl	my+e:li+tis
	pron	<2mIi1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the spinal cord or of the bone marrow.
myeloid	0.
	syl	my+e:loid
	pron	<1mIi2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the spinal cord or the bone marrow.
myeloma	0.
	syl	my+e:lo+ma
	pron	<2mI*1l*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a usually malignant tumour of the bone marrow or composed of cells normally found in bone marrow.
myelomatoid	sub
	head	myeloma
	syl	my+e:1lo+ma+2toid
	pos	adj.
myiasis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek muia a fly
myiases	infl
	head	myiasis
	syl	my:ia+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myiasis	1.
	syl	my:ia+sis
	pron	<1mI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	infestation of the body by the larvae of flies.
myiasis	2.
	syl	my:ia+sis
	pron	<1mI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease resulting from such infestation.
My Lai	0.
	syl	My Lai
	pron	<1mI> <1lI>, <1mE>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S Vietnam where in 1968 U.S. troops massacred over 100 civilians.
mylonite	ety	C19: from Greek mul*_on mill
mylonite	0.
	syl	my+lo+nite
	pron	<1mIl*2nIt>, <1mil*->
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained metamorphic rock, often showing banding and micaceous fracture, formed by the crushing, grinding, or rolling of the original structure.
myna	ety	C18: from Hindi main*_a, from Sanskrit madana 
mynah	infl
	head	myna
	or	mina
	syl	my+nah
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
mina	infl
	head	myna
	or	mynah
	syl	mi:na
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
myna	0.
	syl	my:na
	pron	<1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical Asian starlings of the genera etc., esp. (see {hill myna}) , some of which can mimic human speech.
Mynheer	ety	C17: from Dutch mijnheer, my lord
Mynheer	0.
	syl	Myn+heer
	pron	<m*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch title of address equivalent to when used alone or to when placed before a name.
myo-	ety	from Greek mus #7muscle 
myocardial infarction	0.
	syl	my:o+car+di:al in+farc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	destruction of an area of heart muscle as the result of occlusion of a coronary artery. Compare {coronary thrombosis}.
myocardiograph	0.
	syl	my:o+car+di:o+graph
	pron	<2mI*u1ka:di*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording the movements of heart muscle.
myocarditis	0.
	syl	my:o+car+di+tis
	pron	<2mI*uka:1dItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the heart muscle.
myocardium	ety	C19: myo-+cardium, from Greek kardia heart
myocardia	infl
	head	myocardium
	syl	my:o+car+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myocardium	0.
	syl	my:o+car+di:um
	pron	<2mI*u1ka:di*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the muscular tissue of the heart.
myocardial	sub
	head	myocardium
	syl	my:o+1car+di:al
	pos	adj.
myogenic	0.
	syl	my:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2mI*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating in or forming muscle tissue.
myoglobin	0.
	syl	my:o+glo+bin
	pron	<2mI*u1gl*ubin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein that occurs in muscle and is similar to haemoglobin but has a greater affinity for oxygen.
myograph	0.
	syl	my:o+graph
	pron	<1mI*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for recording tracings ({myograms}) of muscular contractions.
myographic	sub
	head	myograph
	syl	my:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
myographically	sub
	head	myograph
	syl	my:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
myography	sub
	head	myograph
	syl	my+og+ra+phy
	pron	<mI1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
myology	0.
	syl	my+ol+o:gy
	pron	<mI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the structure and diseases of muscles.
myologic	sub
	head	myology
	or	myological
	syl	my:o+log+ic
	pron	<2mI*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
myological	sub
	head	myology
	or	myologic
	syl	my:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
myologist	sub
	head	myology
	syl	my+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
myomas	infl
	head	myoma
	or	myomata
	syl	my:o+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myomata	infl
	head	myoma
	or	myomas
	syl	my:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myoma	0.
	syl	my:o+ma
	pron	<mI1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a benign tumour composed of muscle tissue.
myomatous	sub
	head	myoma
	syl	my+om:a+tous
	pron	<mI1*um*t*s>
	pos	adj.
myope	ety	C18: via French from Greek mu*_ops; see #7myopia 
myope	0.
	syl	my+ope
	pron	<1mI*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any person afflicted with myopia.
myopia	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek mu*_ops short-sighted, from m*_uein to close (the eyes), blink+ *_ops eye
myopia	0.
	syl	my:o+pi:a
	pron	<mI1*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see distant objects clearly because the images are focused in front of the retina; short-sightedness.
myopic	sub
	head	myopia
	syl	my+op+ic
	pron	<mI1opik>
	pos	adj.
myopically	sub
	head	myopia
	syl	my+1op:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
myosin	ety	C19: from #7myo -#7+ -#7{ose %2}#7+ -#7in 
myosin	0.
	syl	my:o+sin
	pron	<1mI*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief protein of muscle, a globulin that combines with actin to form the complex protein actomyosin.
myosotis	ety	C18: New Latin from Greek muos*_otis mouse-ear (referring to its furry leaves), from muos, genitive of mus mouse+ -*_ot-, stem of ous ear
myosote	alt
	head	myosotis
	or	myosotis
	syl	my:o+sote
	pron	<1mI*2s*ut>
	pos	n.
myosotis	0.
	or	myosote
	syl	my:o+so+tis
	pron	<2mI*1s*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the boraginaceous genus See {forget-me-not}.
myotome	1.
	syl	my:o+tome
	pron	<1mI*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any segment of embryonic mesoderm that develops into skeletal muscle in the adult.
myotome	2.
	syl	my:o+tome
	pron	<1mI*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the segmentally arranged blocks of muscle in lower vertebrates such as fishes.
myotonia	0.
	syl	my:o+to+ni:a
	pron	<2mI*1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of muscle tone, frequently including muscle spasm or rigidity. Also called: {amyotonia}.
myotonic	sub
	head	myotonia
	syl	my:o+ton+ic
	pron	<2mI*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
myria-	ety	from Greek murios countless
myria-	0.
	syl	myr:i:a-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a very great number.
	exam	1	myriapod.
myriad	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek murias ten thousand
myriad	1.
	syl	myr:i+ad
	pron	<1miri*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	innumerable.
myriad	2.
	syl	myr:i+ad
	pron	<1miri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large in?!definite number.
myriad	3.
	syl	myr:i+ad
	pron	<1miri*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ten thousand.
myriapod	ety	C19: from New Latin Myriapoda. See #7myriad, -#7pod 
myriapod	1.
	syl	myr:i:a+pod
	pron	<1miri*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial arthropod of the group having a long segmented body and many walking limbs: includes the centipedes and millipedes.
myriapod	2.
	syl	myr:i:a+pod
	pron	<1miri*2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
myriapodan	sub
	head	myriapod
	syl	myr:i+ap:o+dan
	pron	<2miri1@p*dN>
	pos	adj.
myriapodous	sub
	head	myriapod
	syl	myr:i+1ap:o+dous
	pos	adj.
myrica	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek murik*_e the tamarisk
myrica	0.
	syl	my+ri+ca
	pron	<mi1rIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried root bark of the wax myrtle, used as a tonic and to treat diarrhoea.
myrmeco-	ety	from Greek murm*_ex 
myrmeco-	0.
	syl	myr:me:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	ant.
	exam	1	myrmecology;
	exam	2	myrmecophile.
myrmecology	0.
	syl	myr+me:col+o:gy
	pron	<1mR:mi1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the study of ants.
myrmecological	sub
	head	myrmecology
	syl	myr+me:co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2mR:mik*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
myrmecologist	sub
	head	myrmecology
	syl	myr+me:1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
myrmecophagous	1.
	syl	myr+me:coph:a+gous
	pron	<2mR:mi1kof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of jaws, etc.
	def	specialized for feeding on ants.
myrmecophagous	2.
	syl	myr+me:coph:a+gous
	pron	<2mR:mi1kof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on ants.
myrmecophile	0.
	syl	myr+me:co+phile
	pron	<1mR:mik*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal that lives in a colony of ants.
myrmecophilous	sub
	head	myrmecophile
	syl	myr+me:coph:i+lous
	pron	<2mR:mi1kofil*s>
	pos	adj.
Myrmidons	infl
	head	Myrmidon
	or	Myrmidones
	syl	Myr+mi+dons
	pron	<mR:1mid%*!nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Myrmidones	infl
	head	Myrmidon
	or	Myrmidons
	syl	Myr+mid:o+nes
	pron	<mR:1mid%*!nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Myrmidon	1.
	syl	Myr+mi+don
	pron	<1mR:mi2don>, <-dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a race of people whom Zeus made from a nest of ants. They settled in Thessaly and were led against Troy by Achilles. See {Aeacus}.
Myrmidon	2.
	syl	Myr+mi+don
	pron	<1mR:mi2don>, <-dN>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a follower or henchman.
myrobalan	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek murobalanos, from muron ointment+ balanos acorn
myrobalan	1.
	syl	my+rob:a+lan
	pron	<mI1rob*l*n>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	the dried plumlike fruit of various tropical trees of the genus used in dyeing, tanning, ink, and medicine.
myrobalan	2.
	syl	my+rob:a+lan
	pron	<mI1rob*l*n>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	a dye extracted from this fruit.
myrobalan	3.
	syl	my+rob:a+lan
	pron	<mI1rob*l*n>, <mi->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cherry plum}.
Myron	0.
	syl	My:ron
	pron	<1mI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	5th-century #7b.c. Greek sculptor. He worked mainly in bronze and introduced a greater variety of pose into Greek sculpture, as in his
myrrh	ety	Old English myrre, via Latin from Greek murrha, ultimately from Akkadian murr*_u; compare Hebrew m*_or, Arabic murr 
myrrh	1.
	syl	myrrh
	pron	<mR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several burseraceous trees and shrubs of the African and S Asian genus esp. that exude an aromatic resin. Compare { {balm of gilead} (sense 1)}.
myrrh	2.
	syl	myrrh
	pron	<mR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the resin obtained from such a plant, used in perfume, incense, and medicine.
myrrh	3.
	syl	myrrh
	pron	<mR:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{sweet cicely} (sense 1)}.
myrtaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin myrtus myrtle, from Greek murtos 
myrtaceous	0.
	syl	myr+ta+ceous
	pron	<mR:1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mostly tropical and subtropical trees and shrubs having oil glands in the leaves: includes eucalyptus, clove, myrtle, and guava.
myrtle	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin myrtilla, from Latin myrtus, from Greek murtos 
myrtle	1.
	syl	myr+tle
	pron	<1mR:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen shrub or tree of the myrtaceous genus esp. a S European shrub with pink or white flowers and aromatic blue-black berries.
myrtle	2.
	syl	myr+tle
	pron	<1mR:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {crape myrtle}.
creeping	3.
	head	myrtle
	or	trailing myrtle
	syl	creeping
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {periwinkle} (the plant).
myself	1.a.
	syl	my+self
	pron	<mI1self>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of or
myself	2.
	syl	my+self
	pron	<mI1self>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	my usual self.
	exam	1	I'm not myself today.
myself	3.
	syl	my+self
	pron	<mI1self>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	used instead of or in compound noun phrases.
	exam	1	John and myself are voting together.#e
Mysia	0.
	syl	My+si:a
	pron	<1misi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region in the NW corner of Asia Minor.
Mysian	sub
	head	Mysia
	syl	My+si:an
	pos	adj. n.
Mysore	1.a.
	syl	My+sore
	pron	<mI1sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	city in S India, in S Karnataka state: former capital of the state of Mysore; manufacturing and trading centre; university (1916). Pop.: 355685 (1971).
Mysore	2.
	syl	My+sore
	pron	<mI1sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1973) of {Karnataka}.
mystagogue	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek mustag*_ogos, from must*_es candidate for initiation+ agein to lead. See #7mystic 
mystagogue	0.
	syl	mys+ta+gogue
	pron	<1mist*2gog>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Mediterranean mystery religions
	def	a person who instructs those who are preparing for initiation into the mysteries.
mystagogic	sub
	head	mystagogue
	or	mystagogical
	syl	mys+ta+gog+ic
	pron	<2mist*1goJik>
	pos	adj.
mystagogical	sub
	head	mystagogue
	or	mystagogic
	syl	mys+ta+1gog:i+cal
	pos	adj.
mystagogically	sub
	head	mystagogue
	syl	mys+ta1gog:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mystagogy	sub
	head	mystagogue
	syl	mys+ta+go+gy
	pron	<1mist*2goJi>
	pos	n.
mysterious	1.
	syl	mys+te:ri+ous
	pron	<mi1sti*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or indicative of mystery.
mysterious	2.
	syl	mys+te:ri+ous
	pron	<mi1sti*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	puzzling, curious, or enigmatic.
mysteriously	sub
	head	mysterious
	syl	mys+1te:ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
mysteriousness	sub
	head	mysterious
	syl	mys+1te:ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
mystery	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek must*_erion secret rites. See #7mystic 
mysteries	infl
	head	mystery
	syl	mys+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mystery	H1.1.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an unexplained or inexplicable event, phenomenon, etc.
mystery	H1.2.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that arouses curiosity or suspense because of an unknown, obscure, or enigmatic quality.
mystery	H1.3.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being obscure, inexplicable, or enigmatic.
mystery	H1.4.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a story, film, etc., which arouses suspense and curiosity because of facts concealed.
mystery	H1.5.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	any truth that is divinely revealed but otherwise un?!knowable.
mystery	H1.6.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a sacramental rite, such as the Eucharist, or the consecrated elements of the Eucharist.
mystery	H1.7.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any of various rites of certain ancient Mediterranean religions.
mystery	H1.8.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	symbolic significance.
mystery	H1.9.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {mystery play}.
mystery	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin mist*_erium, from Latin ministerium occupation, from minister official
mysteries	infl
	head	mystery
	syl	mys+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mystery	H2.1.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a trade, occupation, or craft.
mystery	H2.2.
	syl	mys+ter:y
	pron	<1mist*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a guild of craftsmen.
mystery play	0.
	syl	mys+ter:y play
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	a type of drama based on the life of Christ. Compare {miracle play}.
mystery tour	0.
	syl	mys+ter:y tour
	pos	n.
	def	an excursion to an unspecified destination.
mystic	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek mustikos, from must*_es mystery initiate; related to muein to initiate into sacred rites
mystic	1.
	syl	mys+tic
	pron	<1mistik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who achieves mystical experience or an apprehension of divine mysteries
mystic	2.
	syl	mys+tic
	pron	<1mistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {mystical}.
mystical	1.
	syl	mys+ti+cal
	pron	<1mistikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of mysticism.
mystical	2.
	syl	mys+ti+cal
	pron	<1mistikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	having a divine or sacred significance that surpasses natural human apprehension.
mystical	3.
	syl	mys+ti+cal
	pron	<1mistikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having occult or metaphysical significance, nature, or force.
mystical	4.
	syl	mys+ti+cal
	pron	<1mistikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {mysterious}.
mystically	sub
	head	mystical
	syl	mys+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mysticalness	sub
	head	mystical
	syl	mys+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
mysticism	1.
	syl	mys+ti+cism
	pron	<1misti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in or experience of a reality surpassing normal human understanding or experience, esp. a reality perceived as essential to the nature of life.
mysticism	2.
	syl	mys+ti+cism
	pron	<1misti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of contemplative prayer and spirituality aimed at achieving direct intuitive experience of the divine.
mysticism	3.
	syl	mys+ti+cism
	pron	<1misti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	obscure or confused belief or thought.
mystify	ety	C19: from French mystifier, from myst*`ere #7mystery %1 or mystique #7mystic 
mystifies	infl
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mystifying	infl
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mystified	infl
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mystify	1.
	syl	mys+ti+fy
	pron	<1misti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse, bewilder, or puzzle.
mystify	2.
	syl	mys+ti+fy
	pron	<1misti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make mysterious or obscure.
mystification	sub
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
mystifiedly	sub
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+2fied+ly
	pos	adv.
mystifier	sub
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
mystifyingly	sub
	head	mystify
	syl	mys+ti+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
mystique	ety	C20: from French (adj.): #7mystic 
mystique	0.
	syl	mys+tique
	pron	<mi1stEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an aura of mystery, power, and awe that surrounds a person or thing.
	exam	1	the mystique of the theatre;
	exam	2	the mystique of computer programming.
myth	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek muthos fable, word
myth	1.a.
	syl	myth
	pron	<miT>
	pos	n.
	def	a story about superhuman beings of an earlier age taken by preliterate society to be a true account, usually of how natural phenomena, social customs, etc., came into existence.
myth	1.b.
	syl	myth
	pron	<miT>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{mythology} (senses 1, 3)}.
myth	2.
	syl	myth
	pron	<miT>
	pos	n.
	def	a fictitious or unproven person or thing.
myth	3.
	syl	myth
	pron	<miT>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern literature
	def	a theme or character type embodying an idea.
	exam	1	Hemingway's myth of the male hero.
myth	4.
	syl	myth
	pron	<miT>
	pos	n.
	usage	Philosophy. esp. in the writings of Plato
	def	an allegory or parable.
myth	1.
	syl	myth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mythological.
myth	2.
	syl	myth.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	mythology.
mythical	1.
	syl	myth:i+cal
	pron	<1miTikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to myth.
mythical	2.
	syl	myth:i+cal
	pron	<1miTikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	imaginary or fictitious.
mythically	sub
	head	mythical
	syl	myth:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mythicise	alt
	head	mythicize
	or	mythicize
	syl	myth:i+cise
	pron	<1miTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
mythicize	0.
	or	mythicise
	syl	myth:i+cize
	pron	<1miTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into or treat as a myth.
mythicization	sub
	head	mythicize
	or	mythicisation
	syl	myth:i+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mythicisation	sub
	head	mythicize
	or	mythicization
	syl	myth:i+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mytho-	0.
	syl	myth:o-
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	myth.
	exam	1	mythogenesis;
	exam	2	mythog?!raphy.
mythological	1.
	syl	myth:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2miT*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to mythology.
mythological	2.
	syl	myth:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2miT*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	mythical.
mythologically	sub
	head	mythological
	syl	myth:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
mythologist	1.
	syl	my+thol:o+gist
	pron	<mi1Tol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert in or student of mythology.
mythologist	2.
	syl	my+thol:o+gist
	pron	<mi1Tol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer or editor of myths.
mythologise	alt
	head	mythologize
	or	mythologize
	syl	my+thol:o+gise
	pron	<mi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
mythologize	1.
	or	mythologise
	syl	my+thol:o+gize
	pron	<mi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tell, study, or explain (myths).
mythologize	2.
	or	mythologise
	syl	my+thol:o+gize
	pron	<mi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to create or make up myths.
mythologize	3.
	or	mythologise
	syl	my+thol:o+gize
	pron	<mi1Tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert into a myth.
mythologization	sub
	head	mythologize
	or	mythologisation
	syl	my+2thol:o+gi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
mythologisation	sub
	head	mythologize
	or	mythologization
	syl	my+2thol:o+gi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
mythologies	infl
	head	mythology
	syl	my+thol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mythology	1.
	syl	my+thol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of myths, esp. one associated with a particular culture, institution, person, etc.
mythology	2.
	syl	my+thol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of stories about a person, institution, etc..
	exam	1	the mythology of Hollywood.
mythology	3.
	syl	my+thol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	myths collectively.
mythology	4.
	syl	my+thol+o:gy
	pron	<mi1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or collecting of myths.
mythomania	0.
	syl	myth:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2miT*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the tendency to lie, exaggerate, or relate incredible imaginary adventures as if they had really happened, occurring in some mental disorders.
mythomaniac	sub
	head	mythomania
	syl	myth:o+ma+ni+ac
	pron	<2miT*u1mAni2@k>
	pos	n. adj.
mythopoeia	ety	C19: from Greek, from muthopoiein, from muthos myth+ poiein to make
mythopoesis	alt
	head	mythopoeia
	or	mythopoeia
	syl	myth:o+po+e:sis
	pron	<2miT*p*u1Esis>
	pos	n.
mythopoeia	0.
	or	mythopoesis
	syl	myth:o+poe:ia
	pron	<2miT*u1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the composition or making of myths.
mythopoeic	0.
	syl	myth:o+poe+ic
	pron	<2miT*u1pEik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the composition of myths; productive of myths.
mythopoeism	sub
	head	mythopoeic
	syl	myth:o+1poe+ism
	pos	n.
mythopoeist	sub
	head	mythopoeic
	syl	myth:o+1poe+ist
	pos	n.
mythoi	infl
	head	mythos
	syl	my+thoi
	pron	<-Tci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
mythos	1.
	syl	my+thos
	pron	<1mITos>, <1miTos>
	pos	n.
	def	the complex of beliefs, values, attitudes, etc., characteristic of a specific group or society.
mythos	2.
	syl	my+thos
	pron	<1mITos>, <1miTos>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {myth} or {mythology}.
Mytilene	1.
	syl	Myt:i+le:ne
	pron	<2miti1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a port on the Greek island of Lesbos: Roman remains; Byzantine fortress. Pop.: 23447 (1971). Modern Greek name: {Mitil*'ini}.
Mytilene	2.
	syl	Myt:i+le:ne
	pron	<2miti1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Lesbos}.
myxo-	ety	from Greek muxa slime, mucus
myxedema	alt
	head	myxoedema
	or	myxoedema
	syl	myx+e:de:ma
	pron	<2miksi1dEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
myxoedema	0.
	or	myxedema
	syl	myx+oe:de:ma
	pron	<2miksi1dEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease resulting from underactivity of the thyroid gland characterized by puffy eyes, face, and hands and mental sluggishness. See also {cretinism}.
myxoedemic	sub
	head	myxoedema
	syl	myx+oe:dem+ic
	pron	<2miksi1demik>
	pos	adj.
myxoedematous	sub
	head	myxoedema
	or	myxedemic
	syl	myx+oe:dem:a+tous
	pron	<2miksi1dem*t*s>, <-1dE->
	pos	adj.
myxedemic	sub
	head	myxoedema
	or	myxoedematous
	syl	myx+e:1demic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
myxedematous	sub
	head	myxoedema
	syl	myx+e:1dem:a+tous
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
myxomas	infl
	head	myxoma
	or	myxomata
	syl	myx:o+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myxomata	infl
	head	myxoma
	or	myxomas
	syl	myx:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
myxoma	0.
	syl	myx:o+ma
	pron	<mik1s*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour composed of mucous connective tissue, usually situated in subcutaneous tissue.
myxomatous	sub
	head	myxoma
	syl	myx+om:a+tous
	pron	<mik1som*t*s>
	pos	adj.
myxomatosis	0.
	syl	myx:o+ma+to+sis
	pron	<2miks*m*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious and usually fatal viral disease of rabbits characterized by swelling of the mucous membranes and formation of skin tumours.
myxomycete	0.
	syl	myx:o+my+cete
	pron	<2miks*umI1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of organisms having a naked mass of protoplasm and characteristics of both plants and animals: usually classified as fungi. Also called: {mycetozoan, slime mould}.
myxomycetous	sub
	head	myxomycete
	syl	myx:o+my+1ce:tous
	pos	adj.
myxovirus	0.
	syl	myx:o+vi+rus
	pron	<1miks*u2vI*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of viruses that cause influenza, mumps, and certain other diseases.
mzee	ety	C19: from Swahili
mzee	1.
	syl	mzee
	pron	<MzA>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	an old person.
mzee	2.
	syl	mzee
	pron	<MzA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	E. African.
	def	advanced in years.
mzungu	ety	C20: from Swahili ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** person.
mzungu	ety	C20: from Swahili ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
mzungu	0.
	syl	mzun+gu
	pron	<M1zuGgu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a White person.
N	alt
	head	n
	or	n
	syl	N
	pron	<en>
	pos	n.
n's	infl
	head	n
	syl	n's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
N's	infl
	head	n
	or	Ns
	syl	N's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ns	infl
	head	n
	or	N's
	syl	Ns.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
n	1.
	or	N
	syl	n
	pron	<en>
	pos	n.
	def	the 14th letter and 11th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
n	2.
	or	N
	syl	n
	pron	<en>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually an alveolar nasal, as in
n	H1.1.
	syl	n
	qual	symbol for:
	def	neutron.
n	H1.2.
	syl	n
	qual	symbol for:; Optics.
	def	index of refraction.
n	H1.3.
	syl	n
	qual	symbol for:
	def	nano-.
n	H2.0.
	syl	n
	pron	<en>
	pos	determiner.
	def	an indefinite number (of).
	exam	1	there are n objects in a box.
N	1.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:; Printing.
	def	en.
N	2.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Also: {kt}. knight.
N	3.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:
	def	newton(s).
N	4.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	nitrogen.
N	5.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:
	def	North.
N	6.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Avogadro's number.
N	7.
	syl	N
	qual	symbol for:
	def	noun. {?-$D}. Norway.
n	ety	Latin: born
n	1.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	natus.
n	2.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	neuter.
n	3.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	new.
n	4.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	nominative.
n	5.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	noon.
n	6.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	note.
n	7.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	noun.
n	8.
	syl	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	number.
N	1.
	syl	N.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	National(ist).
N	2.
	syl	N.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Navy.
N	3.
	syl	N.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	New.
N	4.
	syl	N.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norse.
Na	ety	Latin natrium 
Na	0.
	syl	Na
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	sodium.
NA	0.
	syl	NA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Netherlands Antilles.
NA	0.
	syl	N.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	North America.
NAACP	0.
	syl	N.A.A.C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.
NAAFI	1.
	syl	NAAFI
	pron	<1n@fi>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Navy, Army, and Air Force Institutes: an organization providing canteens, shops, etc., for British military personnel at home or overseas.
NAAFI	2.
	syl	NAAFI
	pron	<1n@fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a canteen, shop, etc., run by this organization.
nab	ety	C17: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish nappe, Swedish nappa to snatch. See #7kidnap 
nabs	infl
	head	nab
	syl	nabs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nabbing	infl
	head	nab
	syl	nab+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nabbed	infl
	head	nab
	syl	nabbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nab	1.
	syl	nab
	pron	<n@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrest (a criminal, etc.).
nab	2.
	syl	nab
	pron	<n@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to seize suddenly; snatch.
Nabatean	alt
	head	Nabataean
	or	Nabataean
	syl	Nab:a+te:an
	pron	<2n@b*1tE*n>
	pos	n.
Nabataean	1.
	or	Nabatean
	syl	Nab:a+tae:an
	pron	<2n@b*1tE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Arab trading people who flourished southeast of Palestine, around Petra, in the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Nabataean	2.
	or	Nabatean
	syl	Nab:a+tae:an
	pron	<2n@b*1tE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct form of Aramaic spoken by this people.
Nabis	ety	C19: French, from Hebrew n*_abhi prophet
Nabi	infl
	head	Nabis
	syl	Na+bi
	pron	<-1bi>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Nabis	0.
	syl	Na+bis
	pron	French <na1bi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of French artists much influenced by Gauguin, including Bonnard and Vuillard, who reacted against the naturalism of the impressionists. See also {synthetism}.
Nablus	0.
	syl	Na+blus
	pron	<1na:bl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town west of the River Jordan: near the site of ancient Shechem. Pop.: 444223 (1967 est.).
nabob	ety	C17: from Portuguese nababo, from Hindi naww*_ab; see #7nawab 
nabob	1.
	syl	na+bob
	pron	<1nAbob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rich, powerful, or important man.
nabob	2.
	syl	na+bob
	pron	<1nAbob>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a European who made a fortune in the Orient, esp. in India.
nabob	3.
	syl	na+bob
	pron	<1nAbob>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {nawab}.
nabobery	sub
	head	nabob
	or	nabobism
	syl	na+bob+er:y
	pron	<1nAbob*ri>, <nA1bob*ri>
	pos	n.
nabobism	sub
	head	nabob
	or	nabobery
	syl	na+bob+ism
	pos	n.
nabobish	sub
	head	nabob
	syl	na+bob+ish
	pos	adj.
Vladimir Vladimirovich	infl
	head	Nabokov
	syl	Vla:di:mir Vla:di:mi:ro:vich
	pron	<vla1dimir> <vla1dimir*viC>
	pos	n.
Nabokov	0.
	syl	Nab:o:kov
	pron	<n*1bokof>, <1n@b*2kof>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1977, U.S. novelist, born in Russia. His works include (1955), (1957), (1962), and (1969). &- {Nab@.o+kov+i@.an} (@!n@ab$$#!k$$$uv$I$$n)
Nabonidus	0.
	syl	Na:bo:ni:dus
	pron	<2n@b*1nId*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the father of Belshazzar; last king of Babylon before it was captured by Cyrus in 539 #7b.c.
Naboth	0.
	syl	Na:both
	pron	<1nAboT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an inhabitant of Jezreel, murdered by King Ahab at the instigation of his wife Jezebel for refusing to sell his vineyard (I Kings 21).
nacelle	ety	C20: from French: small boat, from Late Latin n*_avicella, a diminutive of Latin n*_avis ship
nacelle	0.
	syl	na+celle
	pron	<n*1sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a streamlined enclosure on an aircraft, not part of the fuselage, to accommodate an engine, passengers, crew, etc.
nacre	ety	C16: via French from Old Italian naccara, from Arabic naqq*_arah shell, drum
nacre	0.
	syl	na+cre
	pron	<1nAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {mother-of-pearl}.
nacred	sub
	head	nacre
	syl	na+cred
	pos	adj.
nacreous	1.
	syl	na+cre+ous
	pron	<1nAkri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or consisting of mother-of-pearl.
nacreous	2.
	syl	na+cre+ous
	pron	<1nAkri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the lustre of mother-of-pearl.
	exam	1	nacreous minerals.
NAD	0.
	syl	NAD
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide; a co?!enzyme that is a hydrogen carrier in metabolic reactions, esp. in tissue respiration. Former name: {DPN}.
Na-Dene	ety	from Haida na to dwell+Athapascan dene (unattested) people; coined by Edward Sapir (1884-1939), American anthropologist
Na-D'en'e	alt
	head	Na-Dene
	or	Na-Dene
	syl	Na-D*'e:n*'e
	pron	<na:1dAni>, <n*1dEn>
	pos	n.
Na-Dene	0.
	or	Na-D'en'e
	syl	Na-De:ne
	pron	<na:1dAni>, <n*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a phylum of North American Indian languages including Athapascan, Tlingit, and Haida.
NADH	0.
	syl	NADH
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the chemically reduced form of NAD.
nadir	ety	C14: from Old French, from Arabic naz*_ir as-samt, literally: opposite the zenith
nadir	1.
	syl	na+dir
	pron	<1nAdi*>, <1n@->
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the celestial sphere directly below an observer and diametrically opposite the zenith.
nadir	2.
	syl	na+dir
	pron	<1nAdi*>, <1n@->
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest or deepest point; depths.
	exam	1	the nadir of despair.
NADP	0.
	syl	NADP
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate; a coenzyme with functions similar to those of NAD. Former name: {TPN}.
nae	0.
	syl	nae
	pron	<nA>
	def	a Scot. word for {no%1} or {not}.
naevus	ety	C19: from Latin; related to (g) natus born, produced by nature
nevus	alt
	head	naevus
	or	naevus
	syl	ne+vus
	pron	<1nEv*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
naevi	infl
	head	naevus
	syl	nae+vi
	pron	<-vI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naevus	0.
	or	nevus
	syl	nae+vus
	pron	<1nEv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any congenital growth or pigmented blemish on the skin; birthmark or mole.
naevoid	sub
	head	naevus
	syl	nae+void
	pos	adj.
nag	ety	C19: of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish nagga to #7gnaw, irritate, German nagen 
nags	infl
	head	nag
	syl	nags
	pos	vb.
nagging	infl
	head	nag
	syl	nag+ging
	pos	vb.
nagged	infl
	head	nag
	syl	nagged.
	pos	vb.
nag	H1.1.
	syl	nag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scold or annoy constantly .
nag	H1.2.
	syl	nag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to be a constant source of discomfort or worry (to).
	exam	1	her death nagged him.
nag	H1.3.
	syl	nag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a woman, who nags.
nagger	sub
	head	nag
	syl	nag+ger
	pos	n.
naggingly	sub
	head	nag
	syl	nag+ging+ly
	pos	adv.
nag	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; related to #7neigh 
nag	H2.1.
	syl	nag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	a horse.
nag	H2.2.
	syl	nag
	pron	<n@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small riding horse.
Nagas	infl
	head	Naga
	or	Naga
	syl	Na:gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Naga	infl
	or	Nagas
	syl	Na:ga
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Naga	1.
	syl	Na:ga
	pron	<1na:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of NE India and W Burma: until the early 20th century they practised headhunting.
Naga	2.
	syl	Na:ga
	pron	<1na:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family of languages and having many dialects.
Nagaland	0.
	syl	Na+ga+land
	pron	<1na:g*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India: formed in 1962 from parts of Assam and the North-East Frontier Agency; inhabited chiefly by Naga tribes; consists of almost inaccessible forested hills and mountains (the {Naga Hills}) ; shifting cultivation predominates. Capital: Kohima. Pop.: 515449 (1971). Area: 16488 sq. km (6366 sq. miles).
nagana	ety	from Zulu u-nakane 
nagana	0.
	syl	na+ga+na
	pron	<n*1ga:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of hoofed animals of central and southern Africa, caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus that is transmitted by tsetse flies.
Nagano	0.
	syl	Na+ga+no
	pron	<n*1ga:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on central Honshu: Buddhist shrine; two universities. Pop.: 302542 (1974 est.).
Nagari	1.
	syl	Na+ga+ri
	pron	<1na:g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of scripts, including Devanagari, used as the writing systems for several languages of India.
Nagari	2.
	syl	Na+ga+ri
	pron	<1na:g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Devanagari}.
Nagasaki	0.
	syl	Na+ga+sa+ki
	pron	<2na:g*1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on W Kyushu: almost completely destroyed in 1945 by the second atomic bomb dropped on Japan by the U.S.; shipbuilding industry. Pop.: 445655 (1974 est.).
nagor	ety	C18: from French, arbitrarily named by Buffon, from earlier nanguer 
nagor	0.
	syl	na+gor
	pron	<1nAgc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reedbuck}.
Nagorno-Karabakh Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Na:gor:no-Ka:ra:bakh Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<n*1gc:n*u> <k*r^1ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the S Azerbaijan SSR: acquired by Russia in 1813. Capital: Stepanakert. Pop.: 150313 (1970). Area: 4400 sq. km (1700 sq. miles).
Nagoya	0.
	syl	Na+go+ya
	pron	<1na:g*uj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on S Honshu on Ise Bay: a major industrial centre. Pop.: 2080000 (1975).
Nagpur	0.
	syl	Nag+pur
	pron	<n@g1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central India, in NE Maharashtra state: became capital of the kingdom of Nagpur (1743); capital of the Central Provinces (later Madhya Pradesh) from 1861 to 1956. Pop.: 866076 (1971).
Imre	infl
	head	Nagy
	syl	Im:re
	pron	<1imre>
	pos	n.
Nagy	0.
	syl	Nagy
	pron	Hungarian <ncdj>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1958, Hungarian statesman; prime minister (1953-55; 1956). He was removed from office and later executed when Soviet forces suppressed the revolution of 1956.
Nagyszeben	0.
	syl	Nagy+sze+ben
	pron	<1ncttse2ben>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Sibiu}.
Nagyv'arad	0.
	syl	Nagy+v*'a+rad
	pron	<1ncdjva:rcd>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Oradea}.
Nah	0.
	syl	Nah.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Nahum.
Naha	0.
	syl	Na:ha
	pron	<1na:h*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Japan, on the SW coast of Okinawa Island: chief city of the Ryukyu Islands. Pop.: 276380 (1970).
Nahuatl	infl
	or	Nahuatls
	syl	Na+hua:tl
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nahuatls	infl
	head	Nahuatl
	or	Nahuatl
	syl	Na+hua:tls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nahuatl	1.
	syl	Na+hua:tl
	pron	<1na:wa:tL>, <na:1wa:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of a group of Central American and Mexican Indian peoples including the Aztecs.
Nahuatl	2.
	syl	Na+hua:tl
	pron	<1na:wa:tL>, <na:1wa:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples, belonging to the Uto-Aztecan family. {~} Also called: {Na+hua+tlan}.
Nahum	1.
	syl	Na+hum
	pron	<1nAh*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the 7th century #7b.c.
Nahum	2.
	syl	Na+hum
	pron	<1nAh*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles.
naiad	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek n*_aias: water nymph; related to n*'aein to flow
naiads	infl
	head	naiad
	or	naiades
	syl	nai+ads
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naiades	infl
	head	naiad
	or	naiads
	syl	nai+a:des
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naiad	1.
	syl	nai+ad
	pron	<1nI@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph dwelling in a lake, river, spring, or fountain.
naiad	2.
	syl	nai+ad
	pron	<1nI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the aquatic larva of the dragonfly, mayfly, and related insects.
naiad	3.
	syl	nai+ad
	pron	<1nI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {water nymph}. any monocotyledonous submerged aquatic plant of the genus (or having narrow leaves and small flowers: family (or
naiad	4.
	syl	nai+ad
	pron	<1nI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain freshwater mussels of the genus See { {mussel} (sense 2).}
naif	0.
	syl	na:*"if
	pron	<na:1Ef>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a less common word for {naive}.
nail	ety	Old English n*_@agl; related to Old High German nagal nail, Latin unguis fingernail, claw, Greek onux 
nail	1.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening device usually made from round or oval wire, having a point at one end and a head at the other.
nail	2.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling such a fastening device, esp. in function or shape.
nail	3.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the horny plate covering part of the dorsal surface of the fingers or toes. See {fingernail, toenail}.
nail	4.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the claw of a mammal, bird, or reptile.
nail	5.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a hypodermic needle, used for injecting drugs.
nail	6.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length, formerly used for measuring cloth, equal to two and a quarter inches.
a nail in one's coffin	7.
	head	nail
	syl	a nail in one's coffin.
	def	an experience so shocking as to shorten life.
nail	8.a.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to chew off the ends of one's fingernails.
nail	8.b.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to be worried or apprehensive.
nail	9.a.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	in tough physical condition.
nail	9.b.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	without sentiment or feelings.
hit the nail on the head	10.
	head	nail
	syl	hit the nail on the head.
	def	to do or say something correct or telling.
on the nail	11.
	head	nail
	syl	on the nail.
	usage	Informal. of payments
	def	at once; on the spot (esp. in the phrase {pay on the nail) }.
nail	12.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach with or as if with nails.
nail	13.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrest, catch, or seize.
nail	14.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit or bring down, as with a shot.
	exam	1	I nailed the sniper.
nail	15.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to expose or detect (a lie or liar).
nail	16.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or focus (one's eyes, attention, etc.) on an object.
nail	17.
	syl	nail
	pron	<nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stud with nails.
nailer	sub
	head	nail
	syl	nail+er
	pos	n.
nail-biting	1.
	syl	nail-bit:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act or habit of biting one's fingernails.
nail-biting	2.a.
	syl	nail-bit:ing
	pos	n.
	def	anxiety tension.
nail-biting	2.b.
	syl	nail-bit:ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	nail-biting suspense.
nailbrush	0.
	syl	nail+brush
	pron	<1nAl2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stiff-bristled brush for cleaning the fingernails.
nail down	1.
	syl	nail down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten down with or as if with nails.
nail down	2.
	syl	nail down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to extort a definite promise or consent from.
	exam	1	I nailed him down on the deadline.
nail down	3.
	syl	nail down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to settle in a definite way.
	exam	1	they nailed down the agreement.
nailfile	0.
	syl	nail+file
	pron	<1nAl2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a small file, chiefly either of metal or of board coated with emery, used to trim the nails.
nailhead	0.
	syl	nail+head
	pron	<1nAl2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative device, as on tooled leather, resembling the round head of a nail.
varnish	alt
	head	nail polish
	or	nail polish
	syl	var+nish
nail set	0.
	syl	nail set
	pos	n.
	def	a punch for driving the head of a nail below or flush with the surrounding surface.
nail up	0.
	syl	nail up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut in or fasten tightly with or as if with nails.
nainsook	ety	C19: from Hindi nainsukh, literally: delight to the eye, from nain eye+ sukh delight, from Sanskrit sukha 
nainsook	0.
	syl	nain+sook
	pron	<1nAnsuk>, <1n@n->
	pos	n.
	def	a light soft plain-weave cotton fabric, used esp. for babies' wear.
naira	0.
	syl	na:i+ra
	pron	<na:1er*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Nigeria.
Nairn	0.
	syl	Nairn
	pron	<ne*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NE Scotland, now part of the Highland region.
Nairobi	0.
	syl	Nai+ro+bi
	pron	<nI1r*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Kenya, in the southwest at an altitude of 1650 m (5500 ft.): founded in 1899; became capital in 1905; commercial and industrial centre; the {Nairobi National Park} (a game reserve) is nearby. Pop.: 630000 (1973 est.).
naissant	ety	C16: from Old French, literally: being born. See #7nascent 
naissant	0.
	syl	nais+sant
	pron	<1nAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of a beast
	def	having only the forepart shown above a horizontal division of a shield.
naive	ety	C17: from French, feminine of na*"if, from Old French naif native, spontaneous, from Latin n*_at*_ivus #7native, from nasci to be born
naive	infl
	or	naif
	syl	na+*"ive
	pron	<na:1Ev>, <nI1Ev>
	pos	adj.
naif	infl
	head	naive
	or	naive
	syl	na+*"if
	pos	adj.
naive	1.a.
	syl	na+ive
	pron	<na:1Ev>, <nI1Ev>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing innocence and credulity; ingenuous.
naive	1.b.
	syl	na+ive
	pron	<na:1Ev>, <nI1Ev>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	only the naive believed him.
naive	2.
	syl	na+ive
	pron	<na:1Ev>, <nI1Ev>
	pos	adj.
	def	artless or unsophisticated.
naive	3.
	syl	na+ive
	pron	<na:1Ev>, <nI1Ev>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking developed powers of analysis, reasoning, or criticism.
	exam	1	a naive argument.
naive	4.
	syl	na+ive
	pron	<na:1Ev>, <nI1Ev>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who is naive, esp. in his artistic style.
naively	sub
	head	naive
	syl	na+1ive+ly
	pos	adv.
naively	sub
	head	naive
	or	naifly
	syl	na+1*"ive+ly
	pos	adv.
naifly	sub
	head	naive
	or	naively
	syl	na+1*"if+ly
	pos	adv.
naiveness	sub
	head	naive
	syl	na+1ive+ness
	pos	n.
naiveness	sub
	head	naive
	or	naifness
	syl	na+*"ive+ness
	pos	n.
naifness	sub
	head	naive
	or	naiveness
	syl	na+1*"if+ness
	pos	n.
naivet'e	infl
	or	naivety
	syl	na+*"ive+t*'e
	pron	<2na:Ev1tA>
	pos	n.
naivety	infl
	head	naivet'e
	or	naivet'e
	syl	na+ive+ty
	pron	<nI1Evti>
	pos	n.
naivet'e	1.
	syl	na+ive+t*'e
	pron	<2na:Ev1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being naive; ingenuousness; simplicity.
naivet'e	2.
	syl	na+ive+t*'e
	pron	<2na:Ev1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a naive act or statement.
naked	ety	Old English nacod; related to Old High German nackot (German nackt) , Old Norse noktr, Latin nudus 
naked	1.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the body completely unclothed; undressed. Compare {bare}.
naked	2.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no covering; bare; exposed.
	exam	1	a naked flame.
naked	3.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	with no qualification or concealment; stark; plain.
	exam	1	the naked facts.
naked	4.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unaided by any optical instrument, such as a telescope or microscope (esp. in the phrase {the naked eye) }.
naked	5.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	with no defence, protection, or shield.
naked	6.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	stripped or destitute.
	exam	1	naked of weapons.
naked	7.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the seeds of gymnosperms
	def	not enclosed in a pericarp.
naked	8.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	lacking a perianth.
naked	9.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stems
	def	lacking leaves and other appendages.
naked	10.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	lacking hair, feathers, scales, etc.
naked	11.a.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsupported by authority or financial or other consideration.
	exam	1	a naked contract.
naked	11.b.
	syl	na+ked
	pron	<1nAkid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking some essential condition to render valid; incomplete.
nakedly	sub
	head	naked
	syl	na+ked+ly
	pos	adv.
nakedness	sub
	head	naked
	syl	na+ked+ness
	pos	n.
naked ladies	0.
	syl	na+ked la+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {autumn crocus}.
naked singularity	0.
	syl	na+ked sin+gu+lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a hypothetical location at which there would be a discontinuity in the space-time continuum as a result of the gravitational collapse of a spherical mass. See also {black hole}.
naker	ety	C14: from Old French nacre, via Medieval Greek anakara, from Arabic naq*_ara 
naker	0.
	syl	na+ker
	pron	<1nAk*>, <1n@k->
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of small kettledrums used in medieval music.
Nakhichevan	0.
	syl	Na+khi+che+van
	pron	Russian <n*xiCi1vanj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Nakhichevan ASSR: an ancient trading town; ceded to Russia in 1828. Pop.: 33279 (1970). Ancient name: {Naxuana}.
Nakhichevan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Na+khi+che+van Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<n*kiCe1va:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union: belongs to the Azerbaijan SSR, from which it is separated by part of the Armenian SSR; annexed by Russia in 1828. Capital: Nakhichevan. Pop.: 202187 (1970). Area: 5500 sq. km (2120 sq. miles).
Nakuru	0.
	syl	Na+ku+ru
	pron	<n*1ku:ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Kenya, on Lake Nakuru: commercial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 47800 (1969).
Nalchik	0.
	syl	Nal+chik
	pron	Russian <1naljCik>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Kabardino-Balkar ASSR, in a valley of the Greater Caucasus: health resort. Pop.: 188000 (1975 est.).
NALGO	0.
	syl	NALGO
	pron	<1n@lg*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	National and Local Government Officers' Association.
Namaqua	alt
	head	Nama
	or	Nama
	syl	Na+ma+qua
	pron	<n*1ma:kw*>
	pos	n.
Nama	infl
	or	Namaqua
	syl	Na:ma
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Namas	infl
	head	Nama
	or	Namaquas
	syl	Na:mas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Namaqua	infl
	head	Nama
	or	Nama
	syl	Na+ma+qua
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Namaquas	infl
	head	Nama
	or	Namas
	syl	Na+ma+quas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nama	1.
	or	Namaqua
	syl	Na:ma
	pron	<1na:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Hottentot people living chiefly in Namaqualand.
Nama	2.
	or	Namaqua
	syl	Na:ma
	pron	<1na:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Hottentot spoken by this people, belonging to the Khoisan family.
Naman	sub
	head	Nama
	or	Namaquan
	syl	Na+man
	pos	n. adj.
Namaquan	sub
	head	Nama
	or	Naman
	syl	Na+1ma+quan
	pos	n. adj.
Namangan	0.
	syl	Na+man+gan
	pron	Russian <n*man1gan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S central Soviet Union, in the E Uzbek SSR. Pop.: 209000 (1975 est.).
Namaqualand	0.
	syl	Na+ma+qua+land
	pron	<n*1ma:kw*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiarid coastal region of South West Africa, extending from near Windhoek into Cape Province, South Africa: divided by the Orange River into {Little Namaqualand} in South Africa, and {Great Namaqualand} in South West Africa; rich mineral resources. Area: 47961 sq. km (18518 sq. miles). Also called: {Na+ma+land} (#!n$a$:m$$@!l@and).
namas kar	ety	Sanskrit, from namas salutation, bow+ kara doing
namas kar	0.
	syl	na+mas kar
	pron	<n*1m^s> <ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a salutation used in India.
namby-pamby	ety	C18: a nickname of Ambrose Phillips (died 1749), whose pastoral verse was ridiculed for being insipid
namby-pamby	1.
	syl	nam:by-pam:by
	pron	<2n@mbi1p@mbi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sentimental or prim in a weak insipid way.
	exam	1	namby-pamby manners.
namby-pamby	2.
	syl	nam:by-pam:by
	pron	<2n@mbi1p@mbi>
	pos	adj.
	def	clinging, feeble, or spineless.
	exam	1	a namby-pamby child.
bies	infl
	head	namby-pamby
	syl	:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
namby-pamby	3.
	syl	nam:by-pam:by
	pron	<2n@mbi1p@mbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is namby-pamby.
name	ety	Old English nama, related to Latin nomen, Greek noma, Old High German namo, German namen 
name	1.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or term by which a person or thing is commonly and distinctively known.
name	2.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	mere outward appearance or form as opposed to fact (esp. in the phrase {in name}) .
	exam	1	he was a ruler in name only.
name	3.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, title, or phrase descriptive of character, usually abusive or derogatory.
	exam	1	to call a person names.
name	4.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	reputation, esp., if unspecified, good reputation.
	exam	1	he's made quite a name for himself.
name	5.a.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a famous person or thing.
	exam	1	a name in the advertising world.
in	6.
	head	name
	or	under the name of
	syl	in
	def	using as a name.
name	7.a.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	for the sake of.
name	7.b.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	by the sanction or authority of.
know by name	8.
	head	name
	syl	know by name.
	def	to have heard of without having met.
name	9.a.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is essential, significant, or important.
name	9.b.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	expected or normal conditions, circumstances, etc..
	exam	1	in gambling, losing money's the name of the game.
to one's name	10.
	head	name
	syl	to one's name.
	def	belonging to one.
	exam	1	I haven't a penny to my name.
name	11.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a name to; call by a name.
	exam	1	she named the child Edward.
name	12.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refer to by name; cite.
	exam	1	he named three French poets.
name	13.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine, fix, or specify.
	exam	1	they have named a date for the meeting.
name	14.
	syl	name
	pron	<nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appoint to or cite for a particular title, honour, or duty; nominate.
	exam	1	he was named Journalist of the Year.
name names	15.
	head	name
	syl	name names.
	def	to cite people, esp. in order to blame or accuse them.
name the day	16.
	head	name
	syl	name the day.
	def	to choose the day for one's wedding.
you name it	17.
	head	name
	syl	you name it.
	def	whatever you need, mention, etc.
namable	sub
	head	name
	or	nameable
	syl	nam+a:ble
	pos	adj.
nameable	sub
	head	name
	or	namable
	syl	name+a:ble
	pos	adj.
name-calling	0.
	syl	name-call:ing
	pos	n.
	def	verbal abuse, esp. as a crude form of argument.
name day	1.
	syl	name day
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the feast day of a saint whose name one bears.
name day	2.
	syl	name day
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ticket day}.
name-dropping	0.
	syl	name-drop:ping
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the practice of referring frequently to famous or fashionable people, esp. as though they were intimate friends, in order to impress others.
name-dropper	sub
	head	name-dropping
	syl	name-2drop:per
	pos	n.
nameless	1.
	syl	name+less
	pron	<1nAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a name; anonymous.
nameless	2.
	syl	name+less
	pron	<1nAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being named; indescribable.
	exam	1	a nameless horror seized him.
nameless	3.
	syl	name+less
	pron	<1nAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	too unpleasant or disturbing to be mentioned.
	exam	1	nameless atrocities.
nameless	4.
	syl	name+less
	pron	<1nAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no legal name; illegitimate.
	exam	1	a nameless child.
namelessly	sub
	head	nameless
	syl	name+less+ly
	pos	adv.
namelessness	sub
	head	nameless
	syl	name+less+ness
	pos	n.
namely	0.
	syl	name+ly
	pron	<1nAmli>
	pos	adv.
	def	that is to say.
	exam	1	it was another colour, namely green.
Namen	0.
	syl	Na+men
	pron	<1na:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Namur}.
name part	0.
	syl	name part
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {title role. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
nameplate	0.
	syl	name+plate
	pron	<1nAm2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small panel on or next to the door of a room or building, bearing the occupant's name and profession.
namesake	ety	C17: probably a shortening of the phrase describing people connected for the name's sake 
namesake	1.
	syl	name+sake
	pron	<1nAm2sAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing named after another.
namesake	2.
	syl	name+sake
	pron	<1nAm2sAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing with the same name as another.
nametape	0.
	syl	name+tape
	pron	<1nAm2tAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow cloth tape attached to clothing, etc., bearing the owner's name.
Namhoi	0.
	syl	Nam+hoi
	pron	<1na:m1hci>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Fatshan}.
Namibia	0.
	syl	Na+mib:i:a
	pron	<na:1mibi*>, <n*->
	pos	n.
	def	the name recognized by the United Nations (since 1968) for {South West Africa}.
Namibian	sub
	head	Namibia
	syl	Na+1mib+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Nam Tso	0.
	syl	Nam Tso
	pron	<1na:m> <1tsc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt lake in SW China, in SE Tibet at an altitude of 4629 m (15186 ft.). Area: about 1800 sq. km (700 sq. miles). Also called: {Tengri Nor}.
Namur	1.
	syl	Na+mur
	pron	<n@1mu*>, French <na1my:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of S Belgium. Capital: Namur. Pop.: 390442 (1975 est.). Area: 3660 sq. km (1413 sq. miles).
Namur	2.
	syl	Na+mur
	pron	<n@1mu*>, French <na1my:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Belgium, capital of Namur province: strategically situated on a promontory between the Sambre and Meuse Rivers, besieged and captured many times. Pop.: 32269 (1970). Flemish name {Namen}.
nan	ety	see #7nanny ; compare Greek nanna aunt, Medieval Latin nonna old woman
nana	infl
	head	nan
	or	nanna
	syl	nan:a
	pron	<1n@n*>
	pos	n.
nanna	infl
	head	nan
	or	nana
	syl	nan:na
	pron	<1n@n*>
	pos	n.
nan	0.
	syl	nan
	pron	<n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for {grandmother}.
nana	ety	C19: probably from #7banana 
nana	1.
	syl	na:na
	pron	<1na:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the head.
do one's nana	2.
	head	nana
	syl	do one's nana.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to become very angry.
off one's nana	3.
	head	nana
	syl	off one's nana.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	mad; insane.
Nanak	0.
	syl	Na:nak
	pron	<1na:n*k>
	pos	n.
	def	1469-1538, Indian religious leader; founder of Sikhism.
Nan-ch'ang	alt
	head	Nanchang
	or	Nanchang
	syl	Nan-ch'ang
	pron	<1n@n1C@G>
	pos	n.
Nanchang	0.
	or	Nan-ch'ang
	syl	Nan+chang
	pron	<1n@n1C@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in SE China, capital of Kiangsi province, on the Kan River: largest city in the Poyang basin. Pop.: 675000 (1970 est.).
Nan-ching	0.
	syl	Nan-ching
	pron	<1n@n1CiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Nanking}.
nancy	ety	C20: from the girl's name Nancy 
nancy boy	alt
	head	nancy
	or	nancy
	syl	nan+cy boy
	pron	<1n@nsi>
	pos	n.
nancy	0.a.
	or	nancy boy
	syl	nan+cy
	pron	<1n@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an effeminate or homosexual boy or man.
nancy	0.b.
	or	nancy boy
	syl	nan+cy
	pron	<1n@nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	his nancy ways.
Nancy	0.
	syl	Nan+cy
	pron	<1n@nsi>, French <n?~a1si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France: became the capital of the dukes of Lorraine in the 12th century, becoming French in 1766; administrative and financial centre. Pop.: 111493 (1975).
Nanda Devi	0.
	syl	Nan+da De:vi
	pron	<1n^nd*> <1dEvi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N India, in N Uttar Pradesh in the Himalayas. Height: 7817 m (25645 ft.).
NAND circuit	ety	C20: from n ot +#7and ; see NOT #7circuit, AND #7circuit 
gate	alt
	head	NAND circuit
	or	NAND circuit
	syl	gate
	pron	<n@nd>
	pos	n.
NAND circuit	0.
	or	gate
	syl	NAND cir+cuit
	pron	<n@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a computer logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that has an output signal if one or more of the input signals are at a low voltage. Compare {OR circuit}.
Nanga Parbat	0.
	syl	Nan+ga Par+bat
	pron	<1n^Gg*> <1pa:b^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N India, in NW Kashmir in the W Himalayas. Height: 8126 m (26660 ft.).
nankeen	ety	C18: named after N#7anking, China, where it originated
nankin	alt
	head	nankeen
	or	nankeen
	syl	nan+kin
	pron	<1n@nkin>
	pos	n.
nankeen	1.
	or	nankin
	syl	nan+keen
	pron	<n@G1kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing buff-coloured cotton fabric.
nankeen	2.a.
	or	nankin
	syl	nan+keen
	pron	<n@G1kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale greyish-yellow colour.
nankeen	2.b.
	or	nankin
	syl	nan+keen
	pron	<n@G1kEn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a nankeen carpet.
Nan-ching	alt
	head	Nanking
	or	Nanking
	syl	Nan-ching
	pos	n.
Nanking	0.
	or	Nan-ching
	syl	Nan+king
	pron	<1n@n1kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E central China, capital of Kiangsu province, on the Yangtze River: capital of the Chinese empire and a literary centre from the 14th to 17th centuries; capital of Nationalist China (1928-37); university (1928). Pop.: 1750000 (1970 est.).
Nan-ning	alt
	head	Nanning
	or	Nanning
	syl	Nan-ning
	pron	<1n@n1niG>
	pos	n.
Nanning	0.
	or	Nan-ning
	syl	Nan+ning
	pron	<1n@n1niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S China, capital of Kwangsi-Chuang AR, on the Siang River: rail links with North Vietnam. Pop.: 550000 (1970 est.).
nanny	ety	C19: child's name for a nurse
nannies	infl
	head	nanny
	syl	nan+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nanny	1.
	syl	nan+ny
	pron	<1n@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a nurse or nursemaid for children.
nanny	2.
	syl	nan+ny
	pron	<1n@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for {grandmother}.
nanny goat	0.
	syl	nan+ny goat
	pos	n.
	def	a female goat. Compare {billy goat}.
nano-	ety	from Latin n*_anus dwarf, from Greek nanos 
nano-	0.
	syl	na:no-
	exam	1	combining form.
nano-	1.
	syl	na:no-
	def	denoting 10%#-%9.
	exam	1	nanosecond.
nano-	2.
	syl	na:no-
	def	indicating extreme smallness.
	exam	1	nanoplankton.
nanometre	0.
	syl	na+no+me:tre
	pron	<1n@n*u2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand-millionth of a metre. Symbol: nm
Nanook	0.
	syl	Na+nook
	pron	<1n@nu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	North Canadian.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the polar bear.
nannoplankton	alt
	head	nanoplankton
	or	nanoplankton
	syl	nan+no+plank+ton
	pron	<1n@n*u2pl@nkt*n>
	pos	n.
nanoplankton	0.
	or	nannoplankton
	syl	na+no+plank+ton
	pron	<1n@n*u2pl@nkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	microscopic organisms in plankton.
nanosecond	0.
	syl	na+no+sec+ond
	pron	<1n@n*u2sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousand-millionth of a second. Symbol: ns
Fridtjof	infl
	head	Nansen
	syl	Fridt:jof
	pron	<1fridjcf>
	pos	n.
Nansen	0.
	syl	Nan:sen
	pron	<1n@ns*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1930, Norwegian arctic explorer, statesman, and scientist. He crossed Greenland (1888-89) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1893-96), attaining a record 86?% 14@' N (1895). He was the League of Nations' high commissioner for refugees (1920-22): Nobel peace prize 1922.
Nansen bottle	ety	C19: named after F. N#7ansen 
Nansen bottle	0.
	syl	Nan:sen bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used by oceanographers for obtaining samples of seawater from a desired depth.
Nansen passport	ety	C20: named after F. N#7ansen 
Nansen passport	0.
	syl	Nan:sen pass+port
	pos	n.
	def	a passport issued to stateless persons by the League of Nations after World War I.
Nan Shan	0.
	syl	Nan Shan
	pron	<1n@n> <1S@n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in N central China, mainly in Tsinghai province, with peaks over 6000 m (20000 ft.).
Nanterre	0.
	syl	Nan+terre
	pron	French <n?~a1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France, on the Seine: an industrial suburb of Paris. Pop.: 96004 (1975).
Nantes	1.
	syl	Nantes
	pron	French <n?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W France, at the head of the Loire estuary: scene of the signing of the Edict of Nantes and of the Noyades (drownings) during the French Revolution; extensive shipyards, and large metallurgical and food process?!ing industries. Pop.: 263689 (1975).
Nantes	2.
	syl	Nantes
	pron	French <n?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	See {Edict of Nantes}.
Nantucket	0.
	syl	Nan+tuck+et
	pron	<n@n1t^kit>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off SE Massachusetts: formerly a centre of the whaling industry; now a resort. Length: nearly 24 km (15 miles). Width: 5 km (3 miles).
Nantung	0.
	syl	Nan+tung
	pron	<1n@n1t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in Kiangsu province on the Yangtze estuary. Pop.: 260400 (1953).
Naoise	0.
	syl	Naoi:se
	pron	<1nEsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish myth.
	def	the husband of Deirdre, killed by his uncle Conchobar.
Naomi	0.
	syl	Na:o:mi
	pron	<1nA*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the mother-in-law of Ruth (Ruth 1:2). Douay spelling: {No@.e@.mi}.
naos	ety	C18: from Greek: inner part of temple
naoi	infl
	head	naos
	syl	na:oi
	pron	<1nAci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naos	1.
	syl	na:os
	pron	<1nAos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an ancient classical temple.
naos	2.
	syl	na:os
	pron	<1nAos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {cella}.
nap	ety	Old English hnappian; related to Middle High German napfen 
naps	infl
	head	nap
	syl	naps
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
napping	infl
	head	nap
	syl	nap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
napped	infl
	head	nap
	syl	napped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
nap	H1.1.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep for a short while; doze.
nap	H1.2.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be unaware or inattentive; be off guard (esp. in the phrase {catch someone napping) }.
nap	H1.3.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a short light sleep; doze.
nap	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch noppe; related to Old English hnoppian to pluck
nap	H2.1.a.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the raised fibres of velvet or similar cloth.
nap	H2.1.b.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in which these fibres lie when smoothed down.
nap	H2.2.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar downy coating.
naps	infl
	head	nap
	syl	naps
	pos	vb.
napping	infl
	head	nap
	syl	nap+ping
	pos	vb.
napped	infl
	head	nap
	syl	napped.
	pos	vb.
nap	H2.3.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise the nap of (velvet, etc.) by brushing or similar treatment.
nap	ety	C19: short for N#7apoleon, the original name of the card game
nap	H3.1.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {napoleon}. a card game similar to whist, usually played for stakes.
nap	H3.2.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a call in this card game, undertaking to win all five tricks.
nap	H3.3.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a tipster's choice for an almost certain winner.
nap	H3.4.a.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	to undertake to win all five tricks at nap.
nap	H3.4.b.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	to risk everything on one chance.
nap hand	5.
	head	nap
	syl	nap hand.
	def	a position in which there is a very good chance of success if a risk is taken. {~} {naps, nap+ping, napped}.
nap	H3.6.
	syl	nap
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	to name (a horse) as likely to win a race.
napalm	ety	C20: from #7na (#7phthenate) #7+palm (#7itate) 
napalm	1.
	syl	na+palm
	pron	<1nApa:m>, <1n@->
	pos	n.
	def	a thick and highly incendiary liquid, usually consisting of petrol gelled with aluminium soaps, used in fire bombs, flame throwers, etc.
napalm	2.
	syl	na+palm
	pron	<1nApa:m>, <1n@->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack with napalm.
nape	ety	C13: of unknown origin
nape	0.
	syl	nape
	pron	<nAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the back of the neck.
napery	ety	C14: from Old French naperie, from nape tablecloth, from Latin mappa. See #7napkin 
napery	0.
	syl	na+per:y
	pron	<1nAp*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	household linen, esp. table linen.
Naphtali	1.
	syl	Naph:ta:li
	pron	<1n@ft*2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Jacob's sixth son, whose mother was Rachel's handmaid (Genesis 30:7-8).
Naphtali	2.
	syl	Naph:ta:li
	pron	<1n@ft*2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribe descended from him.
Naphtali	3.
	syl	Naph:ta:li
	pron	<1n@ft*2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe, between the Sea of Galilee and the mountains of central Galilee. Douay spelling: {Neph@.ta@.li}.
naphtha	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, of Iranian origin; related to Persian neft naphtha
naphtha	1.
	syl	naph+tha
	pron	<1n@fT*>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	def	a distillation product from coal tar boiling in the approximate range 80-170?%C and containing aromatic hydrocarbons.
naphtha	2.
	syl	naph+tha
	pron	<1n@fT*>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	def	a distillation product from petroleum boiling in the approximate range 100-200?%C and containing aliphatic hydrocarbons: used as a solvent and in petrol.
naphtha	3.
	syl	naph+tha
	pron	<1n@fT*>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {petroleum}.
naphthalene	ety	C19: from #7naphth #7a #7+al #7cohol #7+ -#7ene  &- naph+thal+ic (n@af#!$T@al$Ik, n@ap-) adj.
naphthaline	infl
	head	naphthalene
	or	naphthalin
	syl	naph+tha+line
	pron	<1n@fT*2lEn>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
naphthalin	infl
	head	naphthalene
	or	naphthaline
	syl	naph+tha+lin
	pron	<1n@fT*lin>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
naphthalene	0.
	syl	naph+tha+lene
	pron	<1n@fT*2lEn>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline volatile solid with a characteristic penetrating odour: an aromatic hydrocarbon used in moth balls and in the manufacture of dyes, explosives, etc. Formula: C\1\0H\8.
naphthene	ety	C20: from #7naphth #7a #7+ -#7ene 
naphthene	0.
	syl	naph+thene
	pron	<1n@fTEn>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of cycloalkanes, mainly derivatives of cyclopentane, found in petroleum.
naphthol	ety	C19: from #7naphtha+ -#7{ol %1}
naphthol	0.
	syl	naph+thol
	pron	<1n@fTol>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline solid having two isomeric forms, {alpha-naphthol}, used in dyes, and {beta-naphthol}, used in dyes and as an antioxidant. Formula: C\1\0H\7OH.
naphthyl	ety	C19: from #7naphtha+ -#7yl 
naphthyl	0.
	syl	naph+thyl
	pron	<1n@fTIl>, <-Til>, <1n@p->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing either of two forms of the monovalent group C\1\0H\7-.
Napier	H1.1.
	syl	Na:pier
	pron	<1nApi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles James}. 1782-1853, British general.
John	2.
	head	Napier
	syl	John.
	def	1550-1617, Scottish mathematician: invented logarithms and pioneered the decimal notation used today.
Napier	H2.0.
	syl	Na+pier
	pron	<1nApi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, on E North Island on Hawke Bay: wool trade centre. Pop.: 40186 (1971).
Napierian logarithm	0.
	syl	Na+pier+i:an log:a+ri+thm
	pron	<n*1pi*ri*n>, <nA->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {natural logarithm}.
Napier's bones	ety	C17: based on a method invented by John N#7apier 
Napier's bones	0.
	syl	Na:pier's bones
	pos	n.
	def	a set of graduated rods formerly used for multiplication and division.
napiform	ety	C19: from Latin n*_apus turnip
napiform	0.
	syl	na+pi+form
	pron	<1nApi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a turnip.
napkin	ety	C15: from Old French, from nape tablecloth, from Latin mappa small cloth, towel; see #7map 
napkin	1.
	syl	nap+kin
	pron	<1n@pkin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {table napkin}. a usually square piece of cloth or paper used while eating to protect the clothes, wipe the mouth, etc.; serviette.
napkin	2.
	syl	nap+kin
	pron	<1n@pkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a similar piece of cloth used for example as a handkerchief or headscarf.
napkin	3.
	syl	nap+kin
	pron	<1n@pkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal name for {nappy%1}.
napkin	4.
	syl	nap+kin
	pron	<1n@pkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {sanitary towel}.
Naples	1.
	syl	Na+ples
	pron	<1nApLz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Italy, capital of Campania region, on the Bay of Naples: the third largest city in the country; founded by Greeks in the 6th century #7b.c. ; incorporated into the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies in 1140 and its capital (1282-1503); university (1224). Pop.: 1223785 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Neapolis}. Italian name: {Napoli}.
Bay of	2.
	head	Naples
	syl	Bay of.
	def	an inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea in the SW coast of Italy.
Naples yellow	1.
	syl	Na+ples yel+low
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent yellow pigment, used by artists; lead antimonate.
Naples yellow	2.
	syl	Na+ples yel+low
	pos	n.
	def	a similar pigment consisting of a mixture of zinc oxide with yellow colouring matter.
Naples yellow	3.
	syl	Na+ples yel+low
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of either of these pigments.
napoleon	ety	C19: from French napol*'eon, after N#7apoleon I
napoleon	1.
	syl	na+po+le+on
	pron	<n*1p*uli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former French gold coin worth 20 francs bearing a portrait of either Napoleon I or Napoleon III.
napoleon	2.
	syl	na+po+le+on
	pron	<n*1p*uli*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the full name for {nap%3}.
Napoleon I	0.
	syl	Na:po:le:on I
	pron	<n*1p*uli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1769-1821, Emperor of the French (1804-15). He came to power as the result of a coup in 1799 and established an extensive European empire. A brilliant general, he defeated every European coalition against him until, irreparably weakened by the Peninsular War and the Russian campaign (1812), his armies were defeated at Leipzig (1813). He went into exile but escaped and ruled as emperor during the Hundred Days. He was finally defeated at Waterloo (1815). As an administrator, his achievements were of lasting significance and include the which remains the basis of French law.
Napoleon II	0.
	syl	Na:po:le:on II
	pos	n.
	def	Duke of Reichstadt. 1811-32, son of Napoleon Bonaparte and Marie Louise. He was known as the during the first French empire and was entitled Napoleon II by Bonapartists after Napoleon I's death (1821).
Napoleon III	0.
	syl	Na:po:le:on: III:
	usage	n.@T
	def	known@T as@T full@T name 1808-73, Emperor of the French (1852-70); nephew of Napoleon I. He led two abortive Bonapartist risings (1836; 1840) and was elected president of the Second Republic (1848), establishing the Second Empire in 1852. Originally successful in foreign affairs, he was deposed after the disastrous Franco-Prussian War.
Napoleonic	0.
	syl	Na+po+le:on+ic
	pron	<n*2p*uli1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of Napoleon I or his era.
Napoleonic Code	0.
	syl	Na+po+le:on+ic Code
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for the
Napoleonic Wars	0.
	syl	Na+po+le:on+ic Wars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the series of wars fought between France, under Napoleon Bonaparte, and (principally) England, Prussia, Russia, and Austria either alone or in alliances (1799-1815).
Napoli	0.
	syl	Na+po+li
	pron	<1na:poli>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Naples}.
nappa	ety	C19: named after Napa, California, where it was originally made
nappa	0.
	syl	nap+pa
	pron	<1n@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft leather, used in gloves and clothes, made from sheepskin, lambskin, or kid.
nappe	ety	C20: from French: tablecloth
nappe	1.
	syl	nappe
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a large sheet or mass of rock, originally a recumbent fold, that has been thrust from its original position by earth movements.
nappe	2.
	syl	nappe
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the sheet of water that flows over a dam or weir.
nappe	3.
	syl	nappe
	pron	<n@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	either of the two parts into which a {cone (sense 2)} is divided by the vertex.
napper	H1.0.
	syl	nap+per
	pron	<1n@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that raises the nap on cloth.
napper	ety	C20: from #7nap %1
napper	H2.0.
	syl	nap+per
	pron	<1n@p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang or dialect word for {head}.
nappy	ety	C20: changed from #7napkin 
nappies	infl
	head	nappy
	syl	nap+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nappy	H1.0.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a piece of soft material, esp. towelling or a disposable material, wrapped around a baby in order to absorb its excrement. Also called: {napkin}. U.S. name: {diaper}.
nappier	infl
	head	nappy
	syl	nap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
nappiest	infl
	head	nappy
	syl	nap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
nappy	H2.1.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a nap; downy; fuzzy.
nappy	H2.2.a.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a head; frothy.
nappy	H2.2.b.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	strong or heady.
nappy	H2.3.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	slightly intoxicated; tipsy.
nappy	H2.4.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	jumpy or irritable; nervy.
nappy	H2.5.
	syl	nap+py
	pron	<1n@pi>
	pos	n.
	def	any strong alcoholic drink, esp. heady beer.
nappiness	sub
	head	nappy
	syl	nap+pi+ness
	pos	n.
Nara	0.
	syl	Na:ra
	pron	<1na:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on S Honshu: the first capital of Japan (710-784). Pop.: 247082 (1974 est.).
Narayanganj	0.
	syl	Na+ra+yan+ganj
	pron	<n*1ra:j*n2g^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Bangla?!desh, on the Ganges delta just southeast of Dacca. Pop.: 186769 (1974).
Narbada	0.
	syl	Nar+ba+da
	pron	<n*1b^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Narmada}.
Narbonne	0.
	syl	Nar+bonne
	pron	French <nar1bcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S France: capital of the Roman province of {Gallia Narbonensis} ; harbour silted up in the 14th century. Pop.: 40543 (1975).
narceine	ety	C19: via French from Greek nark*_e numbness
narceen	alt
	head	narceine
	or	narceine
	syl	nar+ceen
	pron	<1na:sEn>
	pos	n.
narceine	0.
	or	narceen
	syl	nar+ceine
	pron	<1na:sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a narcotic alkaloid that occurs in opium. Formula: C\2\3H\2\7O\8N.
narcism	alt
	head	narcissism
	or	narcissism
	syl	nar+cism
	pron	<1na:siz*m>
	pos	n.
narcissism	1.
	or	narcism
	syl	nar+cis+sism
	pron	<1na:si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an exceptional interest in or admiration for oneself, esp. one's physical appearance.
narcissism	2.
	or	narcism
	syl	nar+cis+sism
	pron	<1na:si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual satisfaction derived from contemplation of one's own physical or mental endowments.
narcissist	sub
	head	narcissism
	syl	nar+cis+sist
	pos	n.
narcissistic	sub
	head	narcissism
	syl	nar+cis+1sis+tic
	pos	adj.
narcissus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek n*'arkissos, perhaps from nark*_e numbness, because of narcotic properties attributed to species of the plant
narcissuses	infl
	head	narcissus
	or	narcissi
	syl	nar+cis+sus:es
	pron	<-1sisI>, <-1sisi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
narcissi	infl
	head	narcissus
	or	narcissuses
	syl	nar+cis+si
	pron	<-1sisI>, <-1sisi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
narcissus	0.
	syl	nar+cis+sus
	pron	<na:1sis*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any amaryllidaceous plant of the Eurasian genus esp. whose yellow, orange, or white flowers have a crown surrounded by spreading segments.
Narcissus	0.
	syl	Nar:cis:sus
	pron	<na:1sis*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a beautiful youth who fell in love with his reflection in a pool and pined away, becoming the flower that bears his name.
narco-	ety	from Greek nark*_e numbness
narcoanalysis	0.
	syl	nar+co+a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<2na:k*u*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	psychoanalysis of a patient in a trance induced by a narcotic drug.
narcolepsy	0.
	syl	nar+co+lep+sy
	pron	<1na:k*2lepsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a rare condition characterized by sudden and uncontrollable episodes of deep sleep.
narcoleptic	sub
	head	narcolepsy
	syl	nar+co+1lep+tic
	pos	adj.
narcosis	0.
	syl	nar+co+sis
	pron	<na:1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	unconsciousness induced by narcotics or general anaesthetics.
narcosynthesis	0.
	syl	nar+co+syn+the:sis
	pron	<2na:k*u1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of treating severe personality disorders by working with the patient while he is under the influence of a barbiturate drug, such as sodium pentothal.
narcotic	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Greek nark*_otik*'os, from narko*_un to render numb, from nark*_e numbness
narcotic	1.
	syl	nar+cot+ic
	pron	<na:1kotik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of drugs, such as opium and morphine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects; prolonged use may cause addiction.
narcotic	2.
	syl	nar+cot+ic
	pron	<na:1kotik>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that relieves pain or induces sleep, mental numbness, etc.
narcotic	3.
	syl	nar+cot+ic
	pron	<na:1kotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating narcotics.
narcotic	4.
	syl	nar+cot+ic
	pron	<na:1kotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to narcotics addicts or users.
narcotic	5.
	syl	nar+cot+ic
	pron	<na:1kotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to narcosis.
narcotically	sub
	head	narcotic
	syl	nar+1cot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
narcotism	0.
	syl	nar+co+tism
	pron	<1na:k*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	stupor or addiction induced by narcotic drugs.
narcotise	alt
	head	narcotize
	or	narcotize
	syl	nar+co+tise
	pron	<1na:k*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
narcotize	0.
	or	narcotise
	syl	nar+co+tize
	pron	<1na:k*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place under the influence of a narcotic drug.
narcotization	sub
	head	narcotize
	or	narcotisation
	syl	nar+co+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
narcotisation	sub
	head	narcotize
	or	narcotization
	syl	nar+co+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
nard	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek n*'ardos, perhaps ultimately from Sanskrit nalada Indian spikenard, perhaps via Semitic (Hebrew n*_er'd, Arabic n*_ard*_in) 
nard	1.
	syl	nard
	pron	<na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{spikenard} (senses 1, 2)}.
nard	2.
	syl	nard
	pron	<na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants, such as certain valerians, whose aromatic roots were formerly used in medicine.
nardoo	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
nardoo	1.
	syl	nar+doo
	pron	<1na:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain cloverlike ferns of the genus which grow in swampy areas.
nardoo	2.
	syl	nar+doo
	pron	<1na:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	the spores of such a plant, used as food in Australia.
nares	ety	C17: from Latin; related to Old English nasu, Latin n*_asus nose
naris	infl
	head	nares
	syl	nar+is
	pron	<1ne*ris>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
nares	0.
	syl	nar+es
	pron	<1ne*rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the nostrils.
narghile	ety	C19: from French narguil*'e, from Persian n*_arg*_ileh a pipe having a bowl made of coconut shell, from n*_arg*_il coconut
nargile	infl
	head	narghile
	or	nargileh
	syl	nar+gi+le
	pron	<1na:gili>, <-2lA>
	pos	n.
nargileh	infl
	head	narghile
	or	nargile
	syl	nar+gi+leh
	pron	<1na:gili>, <-2lA>
	pos	n.
narghile	0.
	syl	nar+ghi+le
	pron	<1na:gili>, <-2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hookah}.
narial	ety	C19: from Latin n*_aris nostril
narine	alt
	head	narial
	or	narial
	syl	nar+ine
	pron	<1ne*rin>, <-rIn>
	pos	adj.
narial	0.
	or	narine
	syl	nar+i:al
	pron	<1ne*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the nares.
nark	ety	C19: probably from Romany n*_ak nose
nark	1.
	syl	nark
	pron	<na:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an informer or spy, esp. one working for the police ({copper's nark}) .
nark	2.
	syl	nark
	pron	<na:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to annoy, upset, or irritate.
nark	3.
	syl	nark
	pron	<na:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to inform or spy, esp. for the police.
Narbada	alt
	head	Narmada
	or	Narmada
	syl	Nar+ba+da
	pos	n.
Narmada	0.
	or	Narbada
	syl	Nar+ma+da
	pron	<n*1m^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central India, rising in Madhya Pradesh and flowing generally west to the Gulf of Cambay in a wide estuary: the second most sacred river in India. Length: 1290 km (801 miles).
Narragansett	alt
	head	Narraganset
	or	Narraganset
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+sett
	pron	<2n@r*1g@nsit>
	pos	n.
Narraganset	infl
	or	Narragansett
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+set
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Narragansets	infl
	head	Narraganset
	or	Narragansetts
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Narragansett	infl
	head	Narraganset
	or	Narraganset
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+sett
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Narragansetts	infl
	head	Narraganset
	or	Narragansets
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+setts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Narraganset	1.
	or	Narragansett
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+set
	pron	<2n@r*1g@nsit>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in Rhode Island.
Narraganset	2.
	or	Narragansett
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+set
	pron	<2n@r*1g@nsit>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Narragansett Bay	0.
	syl	Nar+ra+gan+sett Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic in SE Rhode Island: contains several islands, including Rhode Island, Prudence Island, and Conanicut Island.
narrate	ety	C17: from Latin narr*_are to recount, from gn*_arus knowing
narrate	1.
	syl	nar+rate
	pron	<n*1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tell (a story); relate.
narrate	2.
	syl	nar+rate
	pron	<n*1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak in accompaniment of (a film, television programme, etc.).
narratable	sub
	head	narrate
	syl	nar+1rat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
narrator	sub
	head	narrate
	or	narrater
	syl	nar+1ra+tor
	pos	n.
narrater	sub
	head	narrate
	or	narrator
	syl	nar+1rat+er
	pos	n.
narration	1.
	syl	nar+ra+tion
	pron	<n*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of narrating.
narration	2.
	syl	nar+ra+tion
	pron	<n*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrated account or story; narrative.
narration	3.
	syl	nar+ra+tion
	pron	<n*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in traditional rhetoric
	def	the third step in making a speech, the putting forward of the question.
narrative	1.
	syl	nar+ra+tive
	pron	<1n@r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an account, report, or story, as of events, experiences, etc.
narrative	2.
	syl	nar+ra+tive
	pron	<1n@r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes preceded by the
	def	the part of a literary work, etc., that relates events.
narrative	3.
	syl	nar+ra+tive
	pron	<1n@r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or technique of narrating.
narrative	4.
	syl	nar+ra+tive
	pron	<1n@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	telling a story.
	exam	1	a narrative poem.
narrative	5.
	syl	nar+ra+tive
	pron	<1n@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to narration.
	exam	1	narrative art.
narratively	sub
	head	narrative
	syl	nar+ra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
narrow	ety	Old English nearu; related to Old Saxon naru 
narrow	1.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	small in breadth, esp. in comparison to length.
narrow	2.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited in range or extent.
narrow	3.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited in outlook; lacking breadth of vision.
narrow	4.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited in means or resources; meagre.
	exam	1	narrow resources.
narrow	5.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	barely adequate or successful (esp. in the phrase {a narrow escape}) .
narrow	6.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	painstakingly thorough; minute.
	exam	1	a narrow scrutiny.
narrow	7.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	overcareful with money; parsimonious.
narrow	8.a.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{tense%1} (sense 4)}.
narrow	8.b.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting a transcription used to represent phonetic rather than phonemic distinctions.
narrow	8.c.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{close} (sense 33)}.
narrow	9.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of agricultural feeds
	def	especially rich in protein.
narrow	10.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become narrow; limit; restrict.
narrow	11.
	syl	nar+row
	pron	<1n@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow place, esp. a pass or strait.
narrowly	sub
	head	narrow
	syl	nar+row+ly
	pos	adv.
narrowness	sub
	head	narrow
	syl	nar+row+ness
	pos	n.
narrow boat	0.
	syl	nar+row boat
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow bargelike boat with a beam of 2.1 metres (7 feet) or less, used on canals.
narrow gauge	1.
	syl	nar+row gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a smaller distance between the lines of a railway than the standard gauge of 56@2 inches.
narrow-gauge	infl
	head	narrow gauge
	or	narrow-gauged
	syl	nar:row-gauge
	pos	adj.
narrow-gauged	infl
	head	narrow gauge
	or	narrow-gauge
	syl	nar:row-gauged.
	pos	adj.
narrow gauge	2.
	syl	nar+row gauge
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a railway with a narrow gauge.
narrow-minded	0.
	syl	nar:row-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a biased or illiberal viewpoint; bigoted, intolerant, or prejudiced.
narrow-mindedly	sub
	head	narrow-minded
	syl	nar:row-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
narrow-mindedness	sub
	head	narrow-minded
	syl	nar:row-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
narrows	0.
	syl	nar+rows
	pron	<1n@r*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a narrow part of a strait, river, current, etc.
narthex	ety	C17: via Latin from Medieval Greek: enclosed porch, enclosure (earlier: box), from Greek narth*_ex giant fennel, the stems of which were used to make boxes
narthex	1.
	syl	nar+thex
	pron	<1na:Teks>
	pos	n.
	def	a portico at the west end of a basilica or church, esp. one that is at right angles to the nave.
narthex	2.
	syl	nar+thex
	pron	<1na:Teks>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular entrance hall between the porch and nave of a church.
Narva	0.
	syl	Nar+va
	pron	Russian <1narv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Soviet Union, in the Estonian SSR on the Narva River near the Gulf of Finland: developed around a Danish fortress in the 13th century; textile centre. Pop.: 57863 (1970).
Narvik	0.
	syl	Nar+vik
	pron	<1na:vik>, Norwegian <1narvEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Norway: scene of two naval battles in 1940; exports iron ore from Kiruna and G*"allivare (Sweden). Pop.: 13182 (1970).
narwhal	ety	C17: of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish, Norwegian narhval, from Old Norse n*_ahvalr, from n*_ar corpse+ hvalr whale, from its white colour, supposed to resemble a human corpse
narwal	infl
	head	narwhal
	or	narwhale
	syl	nar+wal
	pron	<1na:w*l>
	pos	n.
narwhale	infl
	head	narwhal
	or	narwal
	syl	nar+whale
	pron	<1na:2wAl>
	pos	n.
narwhal	0.
	syl	nar+whal
	pron	<1na:w*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an arctic toothed whale, having a black-spotted whitish skin and, in the male, a long spiral tusk: family
nary	ety	C19: variant of ne'er a never a
nary	0.
	syl	nar:y
	pron	<1ne*ri>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	not; never.
	exam	1	nary a man was left.
NAS	0.
	syl	N.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Association of Schoolmasters.
NASA	0.
	syl	NASA
	pron	<1n@s*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; acronym for
	def	National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
nasal	ety	C17: from French from Late Latin n*_as*_alis, from Latin n*_asus nose
nasal	1.
	syl	na+sal
	pron	<1nAzL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the nose.
nasal	2.
	syl	na+sal
	pron	<1nAzL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced with the soft palate lowered allowing air to escape via the nasal cavity instead of or as well as through the mouth.
nasal	3.
	syl	na+sal
	pron	<1nAzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a nasal speech sound, such as English or
nasality	sub
	head	nasal
	syl	na+sal+i:ty
	pron	<nA1z@liti>
	pos	n.
nasally	sub
	head	nasal
	syl	na+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
nasal index	0.
	syl	na+sal in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the widest part of the nose to its length multiplied by 100.
nasalise	alt
	head	nasalize
	or	nasalize
	syl	na+sal+ise
	pron	<1nAz%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nasalize	0.
	or	nasalise
	syl	na+sal+ize
	pron	<1nAz%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce nasally.
nasalization	sub
	head	nasalize
	or	nasalisation
	syl	na+sal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
nasalisation	sub
	head	nasalize
	or	nasalization
	syl	na+sal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
nascent	ety	C17: from Latin nasc*_ens present participle of n*_asc*_i to be born
nascent	1.
	syl	nas+cent
	pron	<1n@sNt>, <1nA->
	pos	adj.
	def	starting to grow or develop; being born.
nascent	2.
	syl	nas+cent
	pron	<1n@sNt>, <1nA->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of an element or simple compound, esp. hydrogen
	def	created within the reaction medium in the atomic form and having a high activity.
nascence	sub
	head	nascent
	or	nascency
	syl	nas+cence
	pos	n.
nascency	sub
	head	nascent
	or	nascence
	syl	nas+cen+cy
	pos	n.
naseberry	ety	C17: from Spanish n*'espera medlar+#7berry 
naseberries	infl
	head	naseberry
	syl	nase+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naseberry	0.
	syl	nase+ber:ry
	pron	<1nAz2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sapodilla}.
Naseby	0.
	syl	Nase+by
	pron	<1nAzbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in Northamptonshire: site of a major Parliamentarian victory (1645) in the Civil War.
John	1.
	head	Nash
	syl	John.
	def	1752-1835, English town planner and architect. He designed Regent's Park, Regent Street, and the Marble Arch in London.
Ogden	2.
	head	Nash
	syl	Og:den.
	def	1902-71, U.S. humorous poet.
Paul	3.
	head	Nash
	syl	Paul.
	def	1889-1946, English painter, noted esp. as a war artist in both World Wars and for his landscapes.
Richard	4.
	head	Nash
	syl	Rich:ard
	def	known as 1674-1762, English dandy.
Nash	5.
	syl	Nash
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Thomas) {Nashe}.
Nash	6.
	syl	Nash
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wal@.ter}. 1882-1968, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1957-60).
Nash	alt
	head	Nashe
	or	Nashe
	syl	Nash
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Nashe
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Nashe	0.
	or	Nash
	syl	Nashe
	pron	<n@S>
	pos	n.
	def	1567-1601, English pamphleteer, satirist, and novelist, author of the first pica?!resque novel in English, (1594).
Nasho	ety	C20: shortening and alteration of national service 
Nasho	1.
	syl	Nash:o
	pron	<1n@S*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete Austral. slang.
	def	compulsory military training; conscription.
Nasho	2.
	syl	Nash:o
	pron	<1n@S*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete Austral. slang.
	def	a conscript.
Nashville	0.
	syl	Nash+ville
	pron	<1n@Svil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Tennessee, the state capital, on the Cumberland River: an industrial and commercial centre, noted for its recording industry. Pop.: 449109 (1973 est.).
nasion	ety	C20: New Latin, from Latin n*_asus nose
nasion	0.
	syl	na+si+on
	pron	<1nAzi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a craniometric point where the top of the nose meets the ridge of the forehead.
nasial	sub
	head	nasion
	syl	na+si:al
	pos	adj.
naso-	ety	from Latin n*_asus nose
naso-	0.
	syl	na:so-
	usage	combining form.
	def	nose.
	exam	1	nasopharynx.
nasofrontal	0.
	syl	na+so+fron+tal
	pron	<2nAz*u1fr^ntL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the nasal and frontal bones.
nasopharynges	infl
	head	nasopharynx
	or	nasopharynxes
	syl	na+so+pha+ryn+ges
	pron	<-f*1rin?!JEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nasopharynxes	infl
	head	nasopharynx
	or	nasopharynges
	syl	na+so+phar+ynx:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nasopharynx	0.
	syl	na+so+phar+ynx
	pron	<2nAz*u1f@riGks>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the pharynx situated above and behind the soft palate.
nasopharyngeal	sub
	head	nasopharynx
	syl	na+so+pha+ryn+ge:al
	pron	<2nAz*uf*1rinJi*l>, <-2f@rin1Ji*l>
	pos	adj.
Nassau	1.
	syl	Nas+sau
	pron	German <1nasau>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central West Germany: formerly a duchy (1816-66), from which a branch of the House of Orange arose (represented by the present rulers of the Netherlands and Luxembourg); annexed to the Prussian province of Hesse-Nassau in 1866; corresponds to present-day W Hesse and NE Rhineland-Palatinate states.
Nassau	2.
	syl	Nas+sau
	pron	<1n@sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of the Bahamas, on the NE coast of New Providence Island: resort. Pop.: 101503 (1970).
Gamal Abdel	infl
	head	Nasser
	syl	Ga:mal Ab:del
	pron	<g*1ma:l> <1@bdel>
	pos	n.
Nasser	0.
	syl	Nas:ser
	pron	<1na:s*>, <1n@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	1918-70, Egyptian soldier and statesman; president of Egypt (1956-70). He was one of the leaders of the coup that deposed King Farouk (1952) and became premier (1954). His nationalization of the Suez Canal (1956) led to an international crisis, and during his presidency Egypt was twice defeated by Israel (1956; 1967).
Ilie	infl
	head	Nastase
	syl	I:lie
	pron	<1Eli*>
	pos	n.
Nastase	0.
	syl	Nas:ta:se
	pron	<n*1sta:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1946, Rumanian tennis player: U.S. champion 1972.
nastic movement	ety	C19 nastic, from Greek nastos close-packed, from nassein to press down
nastic movement	0.
	syl	nas+tic move+ment
	pron	<1n@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a response of plant parts that is independent of the direction of the external stimulus, such as the opening of buds caused by an alteration in light intensity.
nasturtium	ety	C17: from Latin: kind of cress, from n*_asus nose+ tortus twisted, from torqu*_ere to twist, distort; so called because the pungent smell causes one to wrinkle one's nose
nasturtium	1.
	syl	na+stur+tium
	pron	<n*1stR:S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus esp. having round leaves and yellow, red, or orange trumpet-shaped spurred flowers: family
nasturtium	2.
	syl	na+stur+tium
	pron	<n*1stR:S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong or dark reddish-orange colour.
nasty	ety	C14: origin obscure; probably related to Swedish dialect nasket and Dutch nestig dirty
nastier	infl
	head	nasty
	syl	nas+ti+er
	pos	adj.
nastiest	infl
	head	nasty
	syl	nas+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
nasty	1.
	syl	nas+ty
	pron	<1na:sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant.
nasty	2.
	syl	nas+ty
	pron	<1na:sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an experience, condition, etc.
	def	unpleasant, dangerous, or painful.
	exam	1	a nasty wound.
nasty	3.
	syl	nas+ty
	pron	<1na:sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	spiteful, abusive, or ill-natured.
nastily	sub
	head	nasty
	syl	nas+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
nastiness	sub
	head	nasty
	syl	nas+ti+ness
	pos	n.
-nasty	ety	from Greek nastos pressed down, close-pressed
-nasty	0.
	syl	-nas:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a nastic movement to a certain stimulus, etc..
	exam	1	nyctinasty.
-nastic	sub
	head	-nasty
	syl	-nas:tic
	pos	adj.
nat	1.
	syl	nat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	national.
nat	2.
	syl	nat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	native.
nat	3.
	syl	nat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	natural.
natal	ety	C14: from Latin n*_at*_alis of one's birth, from n*_atus, from nasc*_i to be born
natal	1.
	syl	na+tal
	pron	<1nAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to birth.
natal	2.
	syl	na+tal
	pron	<1nAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {native} .
	exam	1	natal instincts.
Natal	1.
	syl	Na+tal
	pron	<n*1t@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E South Africa, between the Drakensberg and the Indian Ocean: set up as a republic by the Boers in 1838; became a British colony in 1843; joined South Africa in 1910. Capital: Pietermaritzburg. Pop.: 2140166 (1970). Area: 86967 sq. km (33578 sq. miles).
Natal	2.
	syl	Na+tal
	pron	Portuguese <na1tal>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Brazil, capital of Rio Grande do Norte state, near the mouth of the Potengi River. Pop.: 250787 (1970).
natalities	infl
	head	natality
	syl	na+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
natality	0.
	syl	na+tal+i:ty
	pron	<nA1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {birth rate}.
natant	ety	C18: from Latin nat*_ans, present participle of nat*_are to swim
natant	1.
	syl	na+tant
	pron	<1nAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of aquatic plants
	def	floating on the water.
natant	2.
	syl	na+tant
	pron	<1nAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	floating or swimming.
natation	ety	C16: from Latin nat*_ati*_o a swimming, from nat*_are to swim
natation	0.
	syl	na+ta+tion
	pron	<n*1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or literary word for {swimming}.
natational	sub
	head	natation
	syl	na+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
natatorium	ety	C20: from Late Latin: swimming-place, pool
natatoriums	infl
	head	natatorium
	or	natatoria
	syl	na+ta+to+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
natatoria	infl
	head	natatorium
	or	natatoriums
	syl	na+ta+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
natatorium	0.
	syl	na+ta+to+ri:um
	pron	<2nAt*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a swimming pool, esp. an indoor pool.
natatory	ety	C18: from Late Latin nat*_at*_orius, from nat*_are to swim
natatorial	alt
	head	natatory
	or	natatory
	syl	na+ta+to+ri:al
	pron	<2n@t*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
natatory	0.
	or	natatorial
	syl	na+ta+to:ry
	pron	<n*1tAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to swimming.
natch	0.
	syl	natch
	pron	<n@C>
	usage	sentence substitute. Informal.
	def	short for {naturally}.
nates	ety	C17: from Latin; compare Greek n*_oton back, nosthi buttocks
natis	infl
	head	nates
	syl	na+tis
	pron	<-tis>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
nates	0.
	syl	na+tes
	pron	<1nAtEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a technical word for the {buttocks}.
Nathan	0.
	syl	Na:than
	pron	<1nAT*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a prophet at David's court (II Samuel 7:1-17; 12:1-15).
Nathanael	0.
	syl	Na:than:ael
	pron	<n*1T@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a Galilean who is perhaps to be identified with Bartholomew among the apostles (John 1:45-51; 21:1).
natheless	ety	Old English n*_athyl*_@as, from n*_a never+ th*_y for that+ l*_@as less
nathless	alt
	head	natheless
	or	natheless
	syl	nath+less
	pron	<1n@Tlis>
natheless	1.
	or	nathless
	syl	nathe+less
	pron	<1nATlis>
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	another word for {nonetheless}.
natheless	2.
	or	nathless
	syl	nathe+less
	pron	<1nATlis>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	notwithstanding; despite.
nation	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin n*_ati*_o birth, tribe, from nasc*_i to be born
nation	1.
	syl	na+tion
	pron	<1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggregation of people or peoples of one or more cultures, races, etc., organized into a single state.
	exam	1	the Canadian nation.
nation	2.
	syl	na+tion
	pron	<1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a community of persons not constituting a state but bound by common descent, language, history, etc.
nation	3.a.
	syl	na+tion
	pron	<1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a federation of tribes, esp. American Indians.
nation	3.b.
	syl	na+tion
	pron	<1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory occupied by such a federation.
nationhood	sub
	head	nation
	syl	na+tion+2hood
	pos	n.
nationless	sub
	head	nation
	syl	na+tion+less
	pos	adj.
national	1.
	syl	na+tion+al
	pron	<1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or relating to a nation as a whole.
national	2.
	syl	na+tion+al
	pron	<1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a particular nation.
	exam	1	the national dress of Poland.
national	3.
	syl	na+tion+al
	pron	<1n@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	nationalistic or patriotic.
national	4.
	syl	na+tion+al
	pron	<1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen or subject.
national	5.
	syl	na+tion+al
	pron	<1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a national newspaper.
nationally	sub
	head	national
	syl	na+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Nathe	infl
	head	National
	syl	Na+the.
	pos	n.
National	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al
	pron	<1n@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {Grand National}.
national accounting	0.
	syl	na+tion+al ac+count+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {social account?!ing}.
national anthem	0.
	syl	na+tion+al an+them
	pos	n.
	def	a patriotic hymn or other song adopted by a nation for use on public or state occasions.
National Assembly	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al As+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	the body constituted by the French third estate in June 1789 after the calling of the Estates General. It was dissolved in Sept. 1791 to be replaced by the new Legislative Assembly.
national assistance	0.
	syl	na+tion+al as+sis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {supplementary benefit}.
national bank	1.
	syl	na+tion+al bank
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a commercial bank incorporated under a Federal charter and legally required to be a member of the Federal Reserve System. Compare {state bank}.
national bank	2.
	syl	na+tion+al bank
	pos	n.
	def	a bank owned and operated by a government.
National Bureau of Standards	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al Bu+reau of Stand+ards
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an organization, founded in 1901, whose function is to establish and maintain standards for units of measurements. Compare {British Standards Institution, International Standards Organization}.
national code	0.
	syl	na+tion+al code
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Australian Rules}.
National Convention	1.
	syl	Na+tion+al Con+ven+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a convention held every four years by each major U.S. political party to choose its presidential candidate.
National Convention	2.
	syl	Na+tion+al Con+ven+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	the longest lasting of the revolutionary assemblies, lasting from Sept. 1792 to Oct. 1795, when it was replaced by the Directory.
National Country Party	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al Coun+try Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian political party drawing its main support from rural areas. Often shortened to: {National Party}. Abbrev.: {N.C.P}.
National Covenant	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al Cov+e:nant
	pos	n.
	def	See {Covenant}.
national debt	0.
	syl	na+tion+al debt
	pos	n.
	def	the total financial obligations incurred by a nation's central government. Also called (esp. U.S.): {public debt}.
National Economic Development Council	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al E:co+nom+ic De+vel+op+ment Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	an advisory body on general economic policy in Britain, composed of representatives of government, management, and trade unions: established in 1962. Abbrevs.: {N.E.D.C}., (informal) {Neddy}.
National Enterprise Board	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al En+ter+prise Board
	pos	n.
	def	a public corporation established in 1975 to help the economy of the UK, develop its industrial efficiency and international competitiveness, and support its productive employment: the board's activities include finance for industrial investment and restructuring. Abbrev.: {N.E.B}.
National Front	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al Front
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a small political party of the right with racialist and other extremist policies. Abbrev.: {N.F}.
National Guard	1.
	syl	Na+tion+al Guard
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the armed force, first commanded by Lafayette, that was established in France in 1789 and existed intermittently until 1871.
National Guard	2.
	syl	Na+tion+al Guard
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a state military force that can be called into federal service by the president.
National Health Service	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al Health Ser+vice
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the system of national medical services since 1948, financed mainly by taxation.
national income	0.
	syl	na+tion+al in+come
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the total of all incomes accruing over a specified period to residents of a country and consisting of wages, salaries, profits, rent, and interest.
national insurance	0.
	syl	na+tion+al in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	state insurance based on weekly contributions from employees and employers and providing payments to the unemployed, the sick, the retired, etc., as well as medical services. See also {social security, supplementary benefit}.
nationalism	1.
	syl	na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1n@S*n*2liz*m>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	n.
	def	a sentiment based on common cultural characteristics that binds a population and often produces a policy of national independence or separatism.
nationalism	2.
	syl	na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1n@S*n*2liz*m>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty or devotion to one's country; patriot?!ism.
nationalism	3.
	syl	na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1n@S*n*2liz*m>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	n.
	def	exaggerated, passionate, or fanatical devotion to a national community. See also {chauvinism}.
nationalist	sub
	head	nationalism
	syl	na+tion+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
nationalistic	sub
	head	nationalism
	syl	na+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Nationalist China	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al+ist Chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	an unofficial name for the {Republic of China} (Taiwan).
Nationalist Party	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al+ist Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	the largest political party in Parliament: composed mainly of right-wing Afrikaners. It has ruled since 1948. See also {United Party, Progressive Party}.
nationalities	infl
	head	nationality
	syl	na+tion+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nationality	1.
	syl	na+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2n@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being a citizen of a particular nation.
nationality	2.
	syl	na+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2n@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of people sharing common descent, history, language, etc.; a nation.
nationality	3.
	syl	na+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2n@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a national group.
	exam	1	30 different nationalities are found in this city.
nationality	4.
	syl	na+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2n@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	national character or quality.
nationality	5.
	syl	na+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2n@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being a nation; national status.
nationalise	alt
	head	nationalize
	or	nationalize
	syl	na+tion+al+ise
	pron	<1n@S*n*2lIz>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nationalize	1.
	or	nationalise
	syl	na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1n@S*n*2lIz>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (an industry, resources, etc.) under state control or ownership.
nationalize	2.
	or	nationalise
	syl	na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1n@S*n*2lIz>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make national in scope, character, or status.
nationalize	3.
	or	nationalise
	syl	na+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1n@S*n*2lIz>, <1n@Sn*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {naturalize}.
nationalization	sub
	head	nationalize
	or	nationalisation
	syl	na+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
nationalisation	sub
	head	nationalize
	or	nationalization
	syl	na+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
National Liberation Front	1.
	syl	Na+tion+al Lib+er:a+tion Front
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a revolutionary movement that seeks the national independence of a country, usually by guerrilla warfare.
National Liberation Front	2.
	syl	Na+tion+al Lib+er:a+tion Front
	pos	n.
	def	a political organization formed in South Vietnam in 1960 by the Vietcong. Also called: {National Liberation Front of South Vietnam}.
national park	0.
	syl	na+tion+al park
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land controlled by the state in order to preserve its natural beauty, wild life, etc.
national service	0.
	syl	na+tion+al ser+vice
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	compulsory military service.
National Socialism	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al So+cial+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	German history.
	def	the doctrines and practices of the Nazis, involving the supremacy of Hitler as F*"uhrer, anti-Semitism, state control of the economy, and national expansion. Also called: {Nazism, Naziism}.
National Socialist	sub
	head	National Socialism
	syl	Na+tion+al So+cial+ist
	pos	n. adj.
National Trust	0.
	syl	Na+tion+al Trust
	pos	n.
	def	an organization concerned with the preservation of historic buildings and monuments and areas of the countryside of great beauty. It was founded in 1895 and incorporated by act of parliament in 1907.
nation-state	0.
	syl	na:tion-state
	pos	n.
	def	an independent state inhabited by all the people of one nation and one nation only.
nationwide	0.
	syl	na:tion+wide
	pron	<1nAS*n2wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	covering or available to the whole of a nation; national.
	exam	1	a nationwide survey.
native	ety	C14: from Latin n*_at*_ivus innate, natural, from nasc*_i to be born
native	1.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating or belonging to a person or thing by virtue of conditions existing at the time of birth.
	exam	1	a native language.
native	2.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	inherent, natural, or innate.
	exam	1	native wit.
native	3.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	born in a specified place.
	exam	1	a native Indian.
native	4.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by to
	def	originating in a specific place or area.
	exam	1	kangaroos are native to Australia.
native	5.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or relating to the indigenous inhabitants of a country or area.
	exam	1	the native art of the New Guinea Highlands.
native	6.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of chemical elements, esp. metals
	def	found naturally in the elemental form; not chemically combined as in an ore.
native	7.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	unadulterated by civilization, artifice, or adornment; natural.
native	8.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	related by birth or race.
native	9.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	a person born in a particular place.
	exam	1	a native of Geneva.
native	10.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	a species of animal or plant originating in a particular place or area.
	exam	1	the kangaroo is a native of Australia.
native	11.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an indigenous people of a country or area, esp. a non-White people, as opposed to colonial settlers and immigrants.
native	12.
	syl	na+tive
	pron	<1nAtiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory, rare.
	def	any non-White.
natively	sub
	head	native
	syl	na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
nativeness	sub
	head	native
	syl	na+tive+ness
	pos	n.
native bear	0.
	syl	na+tive bear
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian name for {koala}.
native-born	0.
	syl	na:tive-born
	pos	adj.
	def	born in the country or area indicated.
native oak	0.
	syl	na+tive oak
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {Casuarina}.
native speaker	0.
	syl	na+tive speak+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person having a specified native language.
	exam	1	a native speaker of Cree.
Native States	0.
	syl	Na+tive States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former 562 semi-independent states of India, ruled by Indians but subject to varying degrees of British authority: merged with provinces by 1948; largest states were Hyderabad, Gwalior, Baroda, Mysore, Cochin, Jammu and Kashmir, Travancore, Sikkim, and Indore. Also called: {Indian States and Agencies}.
nativism	1.
	syl	na+tiv+ism
	pron	<1nAti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the policy of favouring the natives of a country over the immigrants.
nativism	2.
	syl	na+tiv+ism
	pron	<1nAti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	the policy of protecting and reaffirming native tribal cultures in reaction to acculturation.
nativism	3.
	syl	na+tiv+ism
	pron	<1nAti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that some ideas exist innately in the mind.
nativist	sub
	head	nativism
	syl	na+tiv+ist
	pos	n. adj.
nativistic	sub
	head	nativism
	syl	na+tiv+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
nativities	infl
	head	nativity
	syl	na+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nativity	0.
	syl	na+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<n*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	birth or origin, esp. in relation to the circumstances surrounding it.
Nativity	1.
	syl	Na+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<n*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the birth of Jesus Christ.
Nativity	2.
	syl	Na+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<n*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the feast of Christmas as a commemoration of this.
Nativity	3.a.
	syl	Na+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<n*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	an artistic representation of the circumstances of the birth of Christ.
Nativity	3.b.
	syl	Na+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<n*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a nativity play.
natl	0.
	syl	natl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	national.
NATO	0.
	syl	NATO
	pron	<1nAt*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an international organization composed of the U.S., Canada, Iceland, Britain, and 11 other European countries: established by the {North Atlantic Treaty} (1949) for purposes of collective security.
natrium	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7natron 
natrium	0.
	syl	na+tri:um
	pron	<1nAtri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {sodium}.
natrolite	ety	C19: from #7natro#7n#7+ -#7lite 
natrolite	0.
	syl	nat+ro+lite
	pron	<1n@tr*2lIt>, <1nA->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless, white, or yellow zeolite mineral consisting of sodium aluminium silicate in the form of needle-like orthorhombic crystals. Formula: Na\2Al\2?!Si\3O\1\0.2H\2O.
natron	ety	C17: via French and Spanish from Arabic natr*_un, from Greek nitron #7nitre 
natron	0.
	syl	na+tron
	pron	<1nAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish or yellow mineral that consists of hydrated sodium carbonate and occurs in saline deposits and salt lakes. Formula: Na\2CO\3.10H\2O.
NATSOPA	0.
	syl	NATSOPA
	pron	<2n@t1s*up*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	National Society of Operative Printers, Graphical and Media Personnel.
natter	ety	C19: changed from gnatter to grumble, of imitative origin; compare Low German gnatteren  &- #!nat+ter+er n.
natter	1.
	syl	nat+ter
	pron	<1n@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to talk idly and at length; chatter or gossip.
natter	2.
	syl	nat+ter
	pron	<1n@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	prolonged idle chatter or gossip.
natterjack	ety	C18: of unknown origin
natterjack	0.
	syl	nat+ter+jack
	pron	<1n@t*2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a European toad, of sandy regions, having a greyish-brown body marked with reddish warty processes: family
natty	ety	C18: perhaps from obsolete netty, from net #7neat ; compare Old French net trim
nattier	infl
	head	natty
	syl	nat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
nattiest	infl
	head	natty
	syl	nat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
natty	0.
	syl	nat+ty
	pron	<1n@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	smart in appearance or dress; spruce; dapper.
	exam	1	a natty outfit.
nattily	sub
	head	natty
	syl	nat+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
nattiness	sub
	head	natty
	syl	nat+ti+ness
	pos	n.
natural	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, existing in, or produced by nature.
	exam	1	natural science;
	exam	2	natural cliffs.
natural	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with human nature.
	exam	1	it is only natural to want children.
natural	3.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	as is normal or to be expected; ordinary or logical.
	exam	1	the natural course of events.
natural	4.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not acquired; innate.
	exam	1	a natural gift for sport.
natural	5.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	being so through innate qualities.
	exam	1	a natural leader.
natural	6.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not supernatural or strange.
	exam	1	natural phenomena.
natural	7.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not constrained or affected; genuine or spontaneous.
natural	8.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not artificially dyed or coloured.
	exam	1	a natural blonde.
natural	9.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	following or resembling nature or life; lifelike.
	exam	1	she looked more natural without her make-up.
natural	10.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not affected by man or civilization; uncultivated; wild.
	exam	1	in the natural state this animal is not ferocious.
natural	11.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	illegitimate; born out of wedlock.
natural	12.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not adopted but rather related by blood.
	exam	1	her natural parents.
natural	13.a.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sharp or flat.
natural	13.b.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	denoting a note that is neither sharp nor flat.
	exam	1	B natural.
natural	13.c.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a key or scale
	def	containing no sharps or flats.
natural	14.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a trumpet, horn, etc., without valves or keys, on which only notes of the harmonic series of the keynote can be obtained. Compare {{flat%1} (sense 22)}, {{sharp} (sense 12)}.
natural	15.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined by inborn conviction.
	exam	1	natural rights.
natural	16.a.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a card
	def	not a joker or wild card.
natural	16.b.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a canasta or sequence
	def	containing no wild cards.
natural	16.c.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bid in bridge
	def	describing genuine values; not conventional.
natural	17.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	based on the principles and findings of human reason and what is to be learned of God from nature rather than on revelation.
	exam	1	natural religion.
natural	18.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing regarded as certain to qualify for success, selection, etc..
	exam	1	the horse was a natural for first place.
natural	19.a.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an accidental cancelling a previous sharp or flat. Also called (U.S.): {cancel}. Usual symbol: ?#
natural	19.b.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a note affected by this accidental. Compare {{flat%1} (sense 33)}, {{sharp} (sense 17)}.
natural	20.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pontoon.
	def	the combination of an ace with a ten or court card when dealt to a player as his first two cards.
natural	21.
	syl	nat:u+ral
	pron	<1n@Cr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an imbecile; idiot.
naturally	sub
	head	natural
	syl	nat:u+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
naturalness	sub
	head	natural
	syl	nat:u+ral+ness
	pos	n.
natural-born	0.
	syl	nat:u:ral-born
	pos	adj.
	def	being as specified through one's birth.
	exam	1	a natural-born Irishman.
natural childbirth	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral child+birth
	pos	n.
	def	a method of childbirth characterized by the absence of anaesthetics, in which the expectant mother is given special breathing and relaxing exercises.
natural classification	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral clas+si+fi+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	classification of organisms according to relationships based on descent from a common ancestor.
natural gas	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral gas
	pos	n.
	def	a gaseous mixture consisting mainly of methane trapped below ground; used extensively as a fuel.
natural gender	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral gen+der
	pos	n.
	def	grammatical gender that reflects, as in English, the sex or animacy of the referent of a noun rather than the form or any other feature of the word.
natural history	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral his+to+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the study of animals and plants in the wild state.
natural history	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral his+to+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the study of all natural phenomena.
natural history	3.
	syl	nat:u+ral his+to+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of these phenomena in a given place or at a given time.
	exam	1	the natural history of Iran.
natural historian	sub
	head	natural history
	syl	nat:u+ral his+to+ri:an
	pos	n.
naturalism	1.a.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement, esp. in art and literature, advocating detailed realistic and factual description, esp. that in 19th-century France in the writings of Zola, Flaubert, etc.
naturalism	1.b.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristics or effects of this movement.
naturalism	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a school of painting or sculpture characterized by the faithful imitation of appearances for their own sake.
naturalism	3.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the belief that all religious truth is based not on revelation but rather on the study of natural causes and processes.
naturalism	4.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a scientific account of the world in terms of causes and natural forces that rejects all spiritual, supernatural, or teleological explanations.
naturalism	5.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	action or thought caused by natural desires and instincts.
naturalism	6.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<1n@Cr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	devotion to that which is natural.
naturalist	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ist
	pron	<1n@Cr*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is versed in or interested in botany or zoology.
naturalist	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ist
	pron	<1n@Cr*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or practises naturalism, esp. in art or literature.
naturalistic	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral+is+tic
	pron	<2n@Cr*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, imitating, or reproducing nature in effect or characteristics.
naturalistic	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral+is+tic
	pron	<2n@Cr*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of naturalism, esp. in art or literature.
naturalistic	3.
	syl	nat:u+ral+is+tic
	pron	<2n@Cr*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to naturalists.
naturalistically	sub
	head	naturalistic
	syl	nat:u+ral+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
naturalise	alt
	head	naturalize
	or	naturalize
	syl	nat:u+ral+ise
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
naturalize	1.
	or	naturalise
	syl	nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give citizenship to (a person of foreign birth).
naturalize	2.
	or	naturalise
	syl	nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be adopted in another place, as a word, custom, etc.
naturalize	3.
	or	naturalise
	syl	nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce (a plant or animal from another region) and cause it to adapt to local conditions.
naturalize	4.
	or	naturalise
	syl	nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant or animal
	def	to adapt successfully to a foreign environment.
naturalize	5.
	or	naturalise
	syl	nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain (something unusual) with reference to nature, excluding the supernatural.
naturalize	6.
	or	naturalise
	syl	nat:u+ral+ize
	pron	<1n@Cr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make natural or more lifelike.
naturalization	sub
	head	naturalize
	or	naturalisation
	syl	nat:u+ral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
naturalisation	sub
	head	naturalize
	or	naturalization
	syl	nat:u+ral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
natural language	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a language that has evolved naturally as a means of communication among people. Compare {artificial language, formal language}.
natural language	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	languages of this kind considered collectively.
natural law	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral law
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a law of conduct or morality supposed to be inherent in human nature and ascertainable by reason, as distinguished from law based on divine revelation or human legislation.
natural logarithm	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral log:a+rithm
	pos	n.
	def	a logarithm to the base e (see {{base} %1 (sense 16)}). Usually written log\e or ln. Also called: {Napierian logarithm}. Compare {common logarithm}.
naturally	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ly
	pron	<1n@Cr*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a natural or normal way.
naturally	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ly
	pron	<1n@Cr*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	through nature; inherently; instinctively.
naturally	3.
	syl	nat:u+ral+ly
	pron	<1n@Cr*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	of course; surely.
natural number	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any of the positive integers 1,2,3,4,...
natural philosophy	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral phi+los:o+phy
	pos	n.
	usage	now only used in Scottish universities
	def	physical science, esp. physics.
natural philosopher	sub
	head	natural philosophy
	syl	nat:u+ral phi+los:o+pher
	pos	n.
natural resources	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral re+sourc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	naturally occurring materials such as coal, fertile land, etc., that can be used by man.
natural science	1.
	syl	nat:u+ral sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the sciences collectively that are involved in the study of the physical world and its phenomena, including biology, physics, chemistry, and geology, but excluding social sciences, abstract or theoretical sciences, such as mathematics, and applied sciences.
natural science	2.
	syl	nat:u+ral sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	any one of these sciences.
natural scientist	sub
	head	natural science
	syl	nat:u+ral sci+en+tist
	pos	n.
natural selection	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral se+lec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a process resulting in the survival of those individuals from a population of animals or plants that are best adapted to the prevailing environmental conditions. The survivors tend to produce more offspring than those less well adapted, so that the composition of the population is changed.
natural theology	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral the+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of theology concerned with the knowledge of God achieved by natural reason. Compare {revealed religion}.
natural theologian	sub
	head	natural theology
	syl	nat:u+ral the:o+lo+gian
	pos	n.
natural virtues	0.
	syl	nat:u+ral vir+tues
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	esp. among the scholastics
	def	those virtues of which man is capable without direct help from God, specifically justice, temperance, prudence, and fortitude. Compare {theological virtues}.
nature	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin n*_at*_ura, from n*_atus, past participle of nasc*_i to be born
nature	1.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fundamental qualities of a person or thing; identity or essential character.
nature	2.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap., esp. when personified
	def	the whole system of the existence, arrangement, forces, and events of all physical life that are not controlled by man.
nature	3.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	all natural phenomena and plant and animal life, as distinct from man and his creations.
nature	4.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild primitive state untouched by man or civilization.
nature	5.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	natural unspoilt scenery or countryside.
nature	6.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	disposition or temperament.
nature	7.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	tendencies, desires, or instincts governing behaviour.
nature	8.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal biological needs or urges of the body.
nature	9.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	sort; kind; character.
nature	10.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the real appearance of a person or thing.
	exam	1	a painting very true to nature.
nature	11.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	def	accepted standards of basic morality or behav?!iour.
nature	12.
	syl	na+ture
	pron	<1nAC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the complement of genetic material that partly determines the structure of an organism; genotype. Compare {{nurture} (sense 3)}.
against nature	13.
	head	nature
	syl	against nature.
	def	unnatural or immoral.
by nature	14.
	head	nature
	syl	by nature.
	def	essentially or innately.
call of nature	15.
	head	nature
	syl	call of nature.
	qual	Informal, euphemistic or humorous.
	def	the need to urinate or defecate.
from nature	16.
	head	nature
	syl	from nature.
	def	using natural models in drawing, painting, etc.
in	17.
	head	nature
	or	of the nature of
	syl	in
	def	essentially the same as; by way of.
nature strip	0.
	syl	na+ture strip
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a grass strip running alongside a road; verge.
nature study	0.
	syl	na+ture stud:y
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the natural world, esp. animals and plants, by direct observation at an elementary level.
nature trail	0.
	syl	na+ture trail
	pos	n.
	def	a path through countryside of particular interest to naturalists.
naturism	0.
	syl	na+tur+ism
	pron	<1nAC*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nudism}. &- {#!na+tur+ist}
naturopathy	0.
	syl	na+tur+op:a+thy
	pron	<2nAC*1rop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of treating disorders, involving the use of herbs and other naturally grown foods, sunlight, fresh air, etc. Also called: {nature cure}. &- {na+tur@.o+path} (#!ne$It#s$$r$$@!p@a$T) {na+tur@.o+path+ic} (@!ne$It#s$$r$$#!p@a#Gg$Ik)
nauch	0.
	syl	nauch
	pron	<nc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {nautch}.
Naucratis	0.
	syl	Nau+cra+tis
	pron	<1nc:kr*tis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city in N Egypt, in the Nile delta: founded in the 7th century #7b.c.
naught	ety	Old English n*_awiht, from n*_a #7{no %1}#7+ wiht thing, person; see #7{wight %1}#7, whit 
naught	1.
	syl	naught
	pron	<nc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	nothing or nothingness; ruin or failure.
naught	2.
	syl	naught
	pron	<nc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {nought}.
set at naught	3.
	head	naught
	syl	set at naught.
	def	to have disregard or scorn for; disdain.
naught	4.
	syl	naught
	pron	<nc:t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	not at all.
	exam	1	it matters naught.
naught	5.
	syl	naught
	pron	<nc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	worthless, ruined, or wicked.
naughty	ety	C14: (originally: needy, of poor quality): from #7naught 
naughtier	infl
	head	naughty
	syl	naugh+ti+er
	pos	adj.
naughtiest	infl
	head	naughty
	syl	naugh+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
naughty	1.
	syl	naugh+ty
	pron	<1nc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of children or their behaviour
	def	mischievous or disobedient; bad.
naughty	2.
	syl	naugh+ty
	pron	<1nc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	mildly indecent; titillating. {~}
naughty	3.
	syl	naugh+ty
	pron	<1nc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	sexual intercourse.
naughtily	sub
	head	naughty
	syl	naugh+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
naughtiness	sub
	head	naughty
	syl	naugh+ti+ness
	pos	n.
naumachia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek naumakh*'i*_a, from naus ship+ makh*_e battle
naumachy	alt
	head	naumachia
	or	naumachia
	syl	nau+ma+chy
	pron	<1nc:m*ki>
	pos	n.
naumachiae	infl
	head	naumachia
	syl	nau+ma+chi:ae
	pron	<-ki2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naumachias	infl
	head	naumachia
	or	naumachies
	syl	nau+ma+chi:as
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naumachies	infl
	head	naumachia
	or	naumachias
	syl	nau+ma+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
naumachia	1.
	or	naumachy
	syl	nau+ma+chi:a
	pron	<nc:1mAki*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a mock sea fight performed as an entertainment.
naumachia	2.
	or	naumachy
	syl	nau+ma+chi:a
	pron	<nc:1mAki*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	an artificial lake used in such a spectacle.
nauplius	ety	C19: from Latin: type of shellfish, from Greek Nauplios, one of the sons of Poseidon
nauplii	infl
	head	nauplius
	syl	nau+pli:i
	pron	<-pli2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nauplius	0.
	syl	nau+pli:us
	pron	<1nc:pli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of many crustaceans, having a rounded unsegmented body with three pairs of limbs.
Nauru	0.
	syl	Na:u+ru
	pron	<na:1u:ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island republic in the SW Pacific, west of the Gilbert Islands: administered jointly by Australia, New Zealand, and Britain as a UN trust territory before becoming an independent member of the Commonwealth in 1968. The economy is based on export of phosphates. Languages: Nauruan (a Malayo-Polynesian language) and English. Religion: Christian. Currency: Australian dollar. Pop.: 8000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 2130 hectares (5263 acres). Former name: {Pleasant Island}.
Nauruan	sub
	head	Nauru
	syl	Na:1u+ru:an
	pos	adj. n.
nausea	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: seasickness, from naus ship
nausea	1.
	syl	nau+se:a
	pron	<1nc:zi*>, <-si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation that precedes vomiting.
nausea	2.
	syl	nau+se:a
	pron	<1nc:zi*>, <-si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of disgust or revulsion.
nauseate	1.
	syl	nau+se:ate
	pron	<1nc:zi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse feelings of disgust or revulsion in.
nauseate	2.
	syl	nau+se:ate
	pron	<1nc:zi2At>, <-si->
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel sick.
nauseation	sub
	head	nauseate
	syl	nau+se:1a+tion
	pos	n.
nauseous	1.
	syl	nau+se:ous
	pron	<1nc:zi*s>, <-si*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing nausea.
nauseous	2.
	syl	nau+se:ous
	pron	<1nc:zi*s>, <-si*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	distasteful to the mind or senses; repulsive.
nauseously	sub
	head	nauseous
	syl	nau+se:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
nauseousness	sub
	head	nauseous
	syl	nau+se:ous+ness
	pos	n.
Nausicaa	0.
	syl	Nau:sic:a:*"a
	pron	<nc:1siki*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a daughter of Alcinous, king of the Phaeacians, who assisted the shipwrecked Odysseus after discovering him on a beach.
naut	0.
	syl	naut.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	nautical.
-naut	0.
	syl	-naut
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a person engaged in the navigation of a vehicle, esp. one used for scientific investigation.
	exam	1	astronaut.
nautch	ety	C18: from Hindi n*_ac, from Sanskrit nrtya, from nrtyati he acts or dances
nauch	alt
	head	nautch
	or	nautch
	syl	nauch
	pron	<nc:C>
	pos	n.
nautch	0.a.
	or	nauch
	syl	nautch
	pron	<nc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate traditional Indian dance performed by professional dancing girls.
nautch	0.b.
	or	nauch
	syl	nautch
	pron	<nc:C>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a nautch girl.
nautical	ety	C16: from Latin nauticus, from Greek nautikos, from naus ship
nautical	0.
	syl	nau+ti+cal
	pron	<1nc:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving ships, navigation, or seamen.
nautically	sub
	head	nautical
	syl	nau+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nautical mile	1.
	syl	nau+ti+cal mile
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {international nautical mile, air mile}. a unit of length, used esp. in navigation, equal to 1852 metres (6076.103 feet).
nautical mile	2.
	syl	nau+ti+cal mile
	pos	n.
	def	a British unit of length, equal to 1853.18 metres (6082 feet). Formerly called: {geographical mile}. Compare {sea mile}.
nautiloid	1.
	syl	nau+ti+loid
	pron	<1nc:ti2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any mollusc of the a group of cephalopods that includes the pearly nautilus and many extinct forms.
nautiloid	2.
	syl	nau+ti+loid
	pron	<1nc:ti2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
nautilus	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek nautilos sailor, from naus ship
nautiluses	infl
	head	nautilus
	or	nautili
	syl	nau+ti+lus:es
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nautili	infl
	head	nautilus
	or	nautiluses
	syl	nau+ti+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nautilus	1.
	syl	nau+ti+lus
	pron	<1nc:til*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any cephalopod mollusc of the genus esp. the pearly nautilus.
nautilus	2.
	syl	nau+ti+lus
	pron	<1nc:til*s>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {paper nautilus}.
nav	1.
	syl	nav.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	naval.
nav	2.
	syl	nav.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	navigable.
nav	3.
	syl	nav.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	navigation.
nav	4.
	syl	nav.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	navigator.
Navajo	alt
	head	Navaho
	or	Navaho
	syl	Nav:a+jo
	pron	<1n@v*2h*u>, <1na:->
	pos	n.
Navaho	infl
	or	Navajo
	syl	Nav:a+ho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Navahos	infl
	head	Navaho
	or	Navajos
	syl	Nav:a+hos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Navahoes	infl
	head	Navaho
	or	Navajoes
	syl	Nav:a+hoes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Navajo	infl
	head	Navaho
	or	Navaho
	syl	Nav:a+jo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Navajos	infl
	head	Navaho
	or	Navahos
	syl	Nav:a+jos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Navajoes	infl
	head	Navaho
	or	Navahoes
	syl	Nav:a+joes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Navaho	1.
	or	Navajo
	syl	Nav:a+ho
	pron	<1n@v*2h*u>, <1na:->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah.
Navaho	2.
	or	Navajo
	syl	Nav:a+ho
	pron	<1n@v*2h*u>, <1na:->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Athapascan group of the Na-Dene phylum.
naval	ety	C16: from Latin n*_av*_alis, from n*_avis ship; related to Greek naus, Old Norse n*_or ship, Sanskrit nau 
naval	1.
	syl	na+val
	pron	<1nAvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characteristic of, or having a navy.
naval	2.
	syl	na+val
	pron	<1nAvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ships; nautical.
naval architecture	0.
	syl	na+val ar:chi+tec+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the designing of ships. &- {na+val ar@.chi+tect}
navar	ety	C20: from nav (igational and traffic control rad) ar 
navar	0.
	syl	nav+ar
	pron	<1n@va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of air navigation in which a ground radar station relays signals to each aircraft indicating the relative positions of neighbouring aircraft.
navarin	ety	from French
navarin	0.
	syl	nav:a+rin
	pron	<1n@v*rin>, French <nava1r?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a stew of mutton or lamb with root vegetables.
Navarino	0.
	syl	Nav:a+ri+no
	pron	<2nava1rEno>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Pylos}.
Navarre	0.
	syl	Na+varre
	pron	<n*1va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom of SW Europe: established in the 9th century by the Basques; the parts south of the Pyrenees joined Spain in 1515 and the N parts passed to France in 1589. Capital: Pamplona. Spanish name: {Na+var+ra} (na#!$Barra).
nave	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Latin n*_avis ship, from the similarity of shape
nave	H1.0.
	syl	nave
	pron	<nAv>
	pos	n.
	def	the central space in a church, extending from the narthex to the chancel and often flanked by aisles.
nave	ety	Old English nafu, nafa; related to Old High German naba 
nave	H2.0.
	syl	nave
	pron	<nAv>
	pos	n.
	def	the central block or hub of a wheel.
navel	ety	Old English nafela; related to Old Frisian navla, Old High German nabulo (German Nabel) , Latin umbil*_icus 
navel	1.
	syl	na+vel
	pron	<1nAvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the scar in the centre of the abdomen, usually forming a slight depression, where the umbilical cord was attached. Technical name: {umbilicus}.
navel	2.
	syl	na+vel
	pron	<1nAvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a central part, location, or point; middle.
navel	3.
	syl	na+vel
	pron	<1nAvL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {navel orange}.
navel orange	0.
	syl	na+vel or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet orange that is usually seedless and has at its apex a navel-like depression enclosing an underdeveloped secondary fruit.
navelwort	0.
	syl	na:vel+wort
	pron	<1nAvL2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{pennywort} (sense 1)}.
navew	ety	C16: from Old French navel, from Latin n*_apus 
navew	0.
	syl	na+vew
	pron	<1nAvju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{turnip} (senses 1, 2)}.
navicert	ety	C20: from Latin n*_avi (s) ship+English #7cert (#7ificate) 
navicert	0.
	syl	nav:i+cert
	pron	<1n@vi2sR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate specifying the contents of a neutral ship's cargo, issued esp. in time of war by a blockading power.
navicular	ety	C16: from Late Latin n*_avicul*_aris, from Latin n*_avicula, diminutive of n*_avis ship
navicular	1.
	syl	na+vic:u+lar
	pron	<n*1vikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	shaped like a boat.
navicular	2.
	syl	na+vic:u+lar
	pron	<n*1vikjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	also
	def	a small boat-shaped bone of the wrist or foot.
navig	0.
	syl	navig.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	navigation.
navigable	1.
	syl	nav:i+ga:ble
	pron	<1n@vig*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	wide, deep, or safe enough to be sailed on or through.
	exam	1	a navigable channel.
navigable	2.
	syl	nav:i+ga:ble
	pron	<1n@vig*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being steered or controlled.
	exam	1	a navigable raft.
navigability	sub
	head	navigable
	or	navigableness
	syl	nav:i+ga:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
navigableness	sub
	head	navigable
	or	navigability
	syl	nav:i+ga:ble+ness
	pos	n.
navigably	sub
	head	navigable
	syl	nav:i+ga:bly
	pos	adv.
navigate	ety	C16: from Latin n*_avig*_are to sail, from n*_avis ship+ agere to drive
navigate	1.
	syl	nav:i+gate
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plan, direct, or plot the path or position of (a ship, an aircraft, etc.).
navigate	2.
	syl	nav:i+gate
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel over, through, or on (water, air, or land) in a boat, aircraft, etc.
navigate	3.
	syl	nav:i+gate
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to direct (oneself, one's way, etc.) carefully or safely.
	exam	1	he navigated his way to the bar.
navigate	4.
	syl	nav:i+gate
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to voyage in a ship; sail.
navigation	1.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2n@vi1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the skill or process of plotting a route and directing a ship, aircraft, etc., along it.
navigation	2.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2n@vi1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of navigating.
	exam	1	dredging made navigation of the river possible.
navigation	3.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2n@vi1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., rare.
	def	ship traffic; shipping.
navigation	4.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tion
	pron	<2n@vi1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	an inland waterway; canal.
navigational	sub
	head	navigation
	syl	nav:i+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Navigation Acts	0.
	syl	Nav:i+ga+tion Acts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of acts of Parliament, the first of which was passed in 1381, that attempted to restrict to English ships the right to carry goods to and from England and its colonies. The attempt to enforce the acts helped cause the War of American Independence.
navigator	1.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tor
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled in or performs navigation, esp. on a ship or aircraft.
navigator	2.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tor
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a person who explores by ship.
navigator	3.
	syl	nav:i+ga+tor
	pron	<1n@vi2gAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument or device for assisting a pilot to navigate an aircraft.
N'avpaktos	0.
	syl	N*'av+pak+tos
	pron	Greek <1nafpaktos>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Greece, between the Gulfs of Corinth and Patras: scene of a naval battle (1571) in which the Turkish fleet was defeated by the fleets of the Holy League. Pop.: 8170 (1971). Italian name: {Lepanto}.
Martina	infl
	head	Navratilova
	syl	Mar:ti:na.
	pos	n.
Navratilova	0.
	syl	Nav:rat:i:lo:va
	pron	<n@2vr@ti1l*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1956, Czech tennis player, living in the U.S.: Wimbledon champion 1978.
navvy	ety	C19: shortened from navigator, builder of a navigation (sense 4)
navvies	infl
	head	navvy
	syl	nav+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
navvy	0.
	syl	nav+vy
	pron	<1n@vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a labourer on a building site, excavations, etc.
navy	ety	C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin n*_avia (unattested) ship, from Latin n*_avis ship
navies	infl
	head	navy
	syl	na:vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
navy	1.
	syl	na:vy
	pron	<1nAvi>
	pos	n.
	def	the warships and auxiliary vessels of a nation or ruler.
navy	2.
	syl	na:vy
	pron	<1nAvi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; usually preceded by the
	def	the branch of a country's armed services comprising such ships, their crews, and all their supporting services and equipment.
navy	3.
	syl	na:vy
	pron	<1nAvi>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {navy blue}.
navy	4.
	syl	na:vy
	pron	<1nAvi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a fleet of ships.
navy	5.
	syl	na:vy
	pron	<1nAvi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a navy custom.
navy blue	ety	C19: from the colour of the British naval uniform
navy blue	0.a.
	syl	na:vy blue
	pos	n.
	def	a dark greyish-blue colour.
navy blue	0.b.
	syl	na:vy blue
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	a navy-blue suit.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {navy}.
navy cut	0.
	syl	na:vy cut
	pos	n.
	def	tobacco finely cut from a block.
Navy List	0.
	syl	Na:vy List
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official list of all serving commissioned officers of the Royal Navy and reserve officers liable for recall.
navy yard	0.
	syl	na:vy yard
	pos	n.
	def	a naval shipyard, esp. in the U.S.
nawab	ety	C18: from Hindi naww*_ab, from Arabic nuww*_ab, plural of na'ib viceroy, governor
nawab	0.
	syl	na+wab
	pron	<n*1wa:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Muslim ruling prince or powerful landowner in India.
Naxalite	ety	C20: named after Naxalbari, a town in West Bengal where the movement started
Naxalite	0.
	syl	Nax+al+ite
	pron	<1n^ks*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an extreme Maoist group in India that originated in 1967 in West Bengal and which employs tactics of agrarian terrorism and direct action.
Naxos	0.
	syl	Nax+os
	pron	<1n@ksos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the S Aegean, the largest of the Cyclades: ancient centre of the worship of Dionysius. Pop.: 14201 (1971). Area: 438 sq. km (169 sq. miles).
nay	ety	C12: from Old Norse nei, from ne not+ ei ever, #7{ay %2}
nay	1.
	syl	nay
	pron	<nA>
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	a word for {{no} %1}: archaic or dialectal except in voting by voice.
nay	2.a.
	syl	nay
	pron	<nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who votes in the negative.
nay	2.b.
	syl	nay
	pron	<nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a negative vote.
nay	3.
	syl	nay
	pron	<nA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	an emphatic form of {{no%1}}.
nay	xref
	syl	nay
	pron	<nA>
	def	Compare {{aye}}.
Nayarit	0.
	syl	Na+ya+rit
	pron	Spanish <2naja1rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Mexico, on the Pacific: includes the offshore Tres Mar*'ias Islands. Capital: Tepic. Pop.: 544031 (1970). Area: 27621 sq. km (10772 sq. miles).
Nazarene	1.
	syl	Naz:a+rene
	pron	<2n@z*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an early name for a {Christian} (Acts 24:5) or (when preceded by for {Jesus Christ}.
Nazarene	2.
	syl	Naz:a+rene
	pron	<2n@z*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of several groups of Jewish-Christians found principally in Syria.
Nazarene	3.
	syl	Naz:a+rene
	pron	<2n@z*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Nazareth or the Nazarenes.
Nazareth	0.
	syl	Naz:a+reth
	pron	<1n@z*riT>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Israel, in Lower Galilee: the home of Jesus in his youth. Pop.: 33300 (1972).
Nazirite	alt
	head	Nazarite
	or	Nazarite
	syl	Naz:i+rite
	pos	n.
Nazarite	0.
	or	Nazirite
	syl	Naz:a+rite
	pron	<1n@z*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a religious ascetic of ancient Israel.
the	infl
	head	Naze
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Naze	1.
	syl	Naze
	pron	<nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat marshy headland in SE England, in Essex on the North Sea coast.
Naze	2.
	syl	Naze
	pron	<nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Lindesnes}.
Nazi	ety	C20: from German, phonetic spelling of the first two syllables of Nationalsozialist National Socialist
Nazis	infl
	head	Nazi
	syl	Na:zis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nazi	1.
	syl	Na:zi
	pron	<1na:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which was founded in 1919 and seized political control in Germany in 1933 under Adolf Hitler.
Nazi	2.
	syl	Na:zi
	pron	<1na:tsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	anyone who thinks or acts like a Nazi. {~}
Nazi	3.
	syl	Na:zi
	pron	<1na:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Nazis.
Nazism	sub
	head	Nazi
	or	Naziism
	syl	Na+zism
	pron	<1na:tsiz*m>
	pos	n.
Naziism	sub
	head	Nazi
	or	Nazism
	syl	Na+zi+ism
	pron	<1na:tsiiz*m>
	pos	n.
Nazifies	infl
	head	Nazify
	syl	Na+zi+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Nazifying	infl
	head	Nazify
	syl	Na+zi+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Nazified	infl
	head	Nazify
	syl	Na+zi+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Nazify	0.
	syl	Na+zi+fy
	pron	<1na:tsi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make Nazi in character. &- {@!Na+zi+fi+#!ca+tion}
Nb	0.
	syl	Nb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	niobium.
nb	0.
	syl	n.b.
	qual	Cricket. abbrev. for
	def	no ball.
NB	ety	Latin: note well
NB	infl
	or	nb
	syl	N.B.
nb	infl
	head	NB
	or	NB
	syl	n.b.
NB	0.
	syl	NB
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	nota bene.
NB	0.
	syl	N.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Brunswick.
NBC	0.
	syl	NBC
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	National Broadcasting Company.
NBG	0.
	syl	N.B.G.
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for
	def	no bloody good. Also: {nbg}
NC	0.
	syl	N.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	North Carolina.
NCB	0.
	syl	N.C.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Coal Board.
NCCL	0.
	syl	N.C.C.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Council for Civil Liberties.
NCO	0.
	syl	N.C.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	noncommissioned officer.
NCP	0.
	syl	N.C.P.
	qual	Austral. abbrev. for
	def	National Country Party.
nd	0.
	syl	n.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	no date.
Nd	0.
	syl	Nd
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	neodymium.
N Dak	0.
	syl	N. Dak.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	North Dakota.
Ndjamena	0.
	syl	Ndja+me+na
	pron	<NJa:1mAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Chad, in the southwest, at the confluence of the Shari and Logone Rivers: trading centre for livestock. Pop.: 179000 (1972 est.). Former name (until 1973): {Fort Lamy}.
Ndola	0.
	syl	Ndo+la
	pron	<N1d*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Zambia: copper, cobalt, and sugar refineries. Pop.: 159786 (1969).
NDP	0.
	syl	N.D.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Canada
	def	New Democratic Party.
Ne	0.
	syl	Ne
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	neon.
NE	0.
	syl	NE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	northeast(ern).
NE	0.
	syl	N.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New England.
ne-	0.
	syl	ne-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {neo-}, esp. before a vowel.
	exam	1	Nearctic.
Lough	infl
	head	Neagh
	syl	Lough.
	pos	n.
Neagh	0.
	syl	Neagh
	pron	<nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in Northern Ireland, in SW Co. Antrim: the largest lake in the British Isles. Area: 388 sq. km (150 sq. miles).
Neanderthal man	ety	C19: from the anthropological findings (1857) in the Neandertal, a valley near D*"usseldorf, Germany
Neanderthal man	0.
	syl	Ne+an+der+thal man
	pron	<ni1@nd*2ta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of primitive man, or occurring throughout much of Europe in late Palaeolithic times.
neap	ety	Old English, as in n*_epfl*_od neap tide, of uncertain origin
neap	1.
	syl	neap
	pron	<nEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting a neap tide.
neap	2.
	syl	neap
	pron	<nEp>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {neap tide}.
Neapolitan	ety	C15: from Latin Ne*_apol*_it*_anus, ultimately from Greek Neapolis new town
Neapolitan	1.
	syl	Ne:a+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2ni*1politN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Naples.
Neapolitan	2.
	syl	Ne:a+pol:i+tan
	pron	<2ni*1politN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Naples.
Neapolitan ice cream	0.
	syl	Ne:a+pol:i+tan ice cream
	pos	n.
	def	ice cream, usually in brick form, with several layers of different colours and flavours.
Neapolitan sixth	0.
	syl	Ne:a+pol:i+tan sixth
	pos	n.
	usage	in musical harmony
	def	a chord composed of the subdominant of the key, plus a minor third and a minor sixth. Harmonically it is equivalent to the first inversion of a major chord built upon the flatted supertonic.
neap tide	0.
	syl	neap tide
	pron	<nEp>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two tides that occur at the first or last quarter of the moon when the attractions of the sun and moon almost balance each other and produce the smallest rise in tidal level. Compare {{spring tide} (sense 1)}.
near	ety	Old English n*_ear (adv.), comparative of n*_eah close, #7nigh ; related to Old Frisian ni*_ar, Old Norse n*_@ar, Old High German n*_ah*_or 
near	1.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	prep.
	def	at or to a place or time not far away from; close to.
near	2.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or to a place or time not far away; close by.
near to	3.
	head	near
	syl	near to.
	def	not far from; near.
near	4.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	adv.
	def	short for {nearly} (esp. in phrases such as {damn near}) .
	exam	1	I was damn near killed.
near	5.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	at or in a place not far away.
near	6.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	only just successful or only just failing.
	exam	1	a near escape.
near	7.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	adj.
	def	to come or draw close (to).
near	8.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nearside}.
near	8.a.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the left side of a horse, team of animals, vehicle, etc.
near	8.b.
	syl	near
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the near foreleg.
nearness	sub
	head	near
	syl	near+ness
	pos	n.
near-	0.
	syl	near-
	usage	combining form.
	def	nearly; almost.
	exam	1	a near-perfect landing.
nearby	0.
	syl	near+by
	pron	<1ni*2bI>, <2ni*1bI>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	not far away; close at hand.
Nearctic	0.
	syl	Ne+arc+tic
	pron	<ni1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographical region consisting of North America, north of the tropic of Cancer, and Greenland.
Near East	1.
	syl	Near East
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Middle East}.
Near East	2.
	syl	Near East
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the Balkan States and the area of the Ottoman Empire.
nearly	1.
	syl	near+ly
	pron	<1ni*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	not quite; almost; practically.
not nearly	2.
	head	nearly
	syl	not nearly.
	def	nowhere near; not at all.
	exam	1	not nearly enough money.
nearly	3.
	syl	near+ly
	pron	<1ni*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	closely.
	exam	1	the person most nearly concerned.
near miss	1.
	syl	near miss
	pos	n.
	def	a bomb, shell, etc., that does not exactly hit the target.
near miss	2.
	syl	near miss
	pos	n.
	def	any attempt or shot that just fails to be successful.
near miss	3.
	syl	near miss
	pos	n.
	def	an incident in which two aircraft, etc., narrowly avoid collision.
near rhyme	0.
	syl	near rhyme
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another term for {half-rhyme}.
nearside	1.a.
	syl	near+side
	pron	<1ni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a vehicle, etc., normally nearer the kerb (in Britain, the left side).
nearside	1.b.
	syl	near+side
	pron	<1ni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; the nearside door.
	def	Compare {offside}.
nearside	2.a.
	syl	near+side
	pron	<1ni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the left side of an animal, team of horses, etc.
nearside	2.b.
	syl	near+side
	pron	<1ni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the nearside flank.
near-sighted	0.
	syl	near-sight:ed
	pron	<2ni*1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suffering from myopia.
near-sightedly	sub
	head	near-sighted
	syl	near-1sight:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
near-sightedness	sub
	head	near-sighted
	syl	near-1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
near thing	0.
	syl	near thing
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an event or action whose outcome is nearly a failure, success, disaster, etc.
neat	ety	C16: from Old French net, from Latin nitidus clean, shining, from nit*_ere to shine; related to Middle Irish niam beauty, brightness, Old Persian naiba- beautiful &- #!neat+ly adv. &- #!neat+ness n.
neat	H1.1.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	clean, tidy, and orderly.
neat	H1.2.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	liking or insisting on order and cleanliness; fastidious.
neat	H1.3.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	smoothly or competently done; efficient.
	exam	1	a neat job.
neat	H1.4.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pat or slick.
	exam	1	his excuse was suspiciously neat.
neat	H1.5.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of alcoholic drinks, etc.
	def	without added water, lemonade, etc.; undiluted.
neat	H1.6.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {net} %2.
	exam	1	neat profits.
neat	H1.7.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	good; pleasing; admirable.
neat	ety	Old English neat 
neat	infl
	syl	neat.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neat	H2.0.
	syl	neat
	pron	<nEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a domestic bovine animal.
neaten	0.
	syl	neat+en
	pron	<1nEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make neat; tidy.
'neath	alt
	head	neath
	or	neath
	syl	'neath
	pron	<nET>
	pos	prep.
neath	0.
	or	'neath
	syl	neath
	pron	<nET>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	short for {beneath}.
neat's-foot oil	0.
	syl	neat's-foot oil
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow fixed oil obtained by boiling the feet and shinbones of cattle and used esp. to dress leather.
neb	ety	Old English nebb; related to Old Norse nef, Old High German snabul (German Schnabel) 
neb	1.
	syl	neb
	pron	<neb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.; Chiefly northern Brit.
	def	the peak of a cap.
neb	2.
	syl	neb
	pron	<neb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	the beak of a bird or the nose or snout of an animal.
neb	3.
	syl	neb
	pron	<neb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a person's mouth.
neb	4.
	syl	neb
	pron	<neb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	the projecting part or end of anything.
NEB	1.
	syl	N.E.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	New English Bible.
NEB	2.
	syl	N.E.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	National Enterprise Board.
Mount	infl
	head	Nebo
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Nebo	0.
	syl	Ne:bo
	pron	<1nEb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Jordan, northeast of the Dead Sea: the highest point of a ridge known as Pisgah, from which Moses viewed the Promised Land just before his death (Deuteronomy 34:1). Height: 806 m (2646 ft.).
Nebr	0.
	syl	Nebr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Nebraska.
Nebraska	0.
	syl	Ne+bras+ka
	pron	<ni1br@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: consists of an undulating plain. Capital: Lincoln. Pop.: 1483791 (1970). Area: 197974 sq. km (76483 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Nebr}. or (with zip code) {NB} &- {Ne+bras+kan}
Nebuchadnezzar	ety	C20: named after N#7ebuchadnezzar %2, from the custom of naming large wine bottles after Old Testament figures; compare #7jeroboam 
Nebuchadnezzar	H1.0.
	syl	Neb:u+chad+nez+zar
	pron	<2nebjuk*d1nez*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle, used esp. for display, holding the equivalent of twenty normal bottles (approximately 520 ounces).
Nebuchadrezzar	alt
	head	Nebuchadnezzar
	or	Nebuchadnezzar
	syl	Neb:u:chad:rez:zar
	pron	<2nebjuk*d1nez*>
	pos	n.
Nebuchadnezzar	H2.0.
	or	Nebuchadrezzar
	syl	Neb:u:chad:nez:zar
	pron	<2nebjuk*d1nez*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a king of Babylon, 605-562 #7b.c., who conquered and destroyed Jerusalem and exiled the Jews to Babylon (II Kings 24-25).
nebula	ety	C17: from Latin: mist, cloud; related to Greek neph*'et*_e cloud, Old High German nebul cloud, Old Norse nj*'ol night
nebulae	infl
	head	nebula
	or	nebulas
	syl	neb:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nebulas	infl
	head	nebula
	or	nebulae
	syl	neb:u+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nebula	1.
	syl	neb:u+la
	pron	<1nebjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a diffuse cloud of particles and gases (mainly hydrogen) that is visible either as a hazy patch of light or an irregular dark region. Compare {extragalactic nebula, planetary nebula}.
nebula	2.a.
	syl	neb:u+la
	pron	<1nebjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	opacity of the cornea.
nebula	2.b.
	syl	neb:u+la
	pron	<1nebjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	cloudiness of the urine.
nebula	3.
	syl	neb:u+la
	pron	<1nebjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance for use in an atomizer spray.
nebular	sub
	head	nebula
	syl	neb:u+lar
	pos	adj.
nebular hypothesis	0.
	syl	neb:u+lar hy+poth+e:sis
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that the solar system evolved from nebular matter.
nebulise	alt
	head	nebulize
	or	nebulize
	syl	neb:u+lise
	pron	<1nebju2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nebulize	0.
	or	nebulise
	syl	neb:u+lize
	pron	<1nebju2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a liquid) into a mist or fine spray; atomize.
nebulization	sub
	head	nebulize
	or	nebulisation
	syl	neb:u+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
nebulisation	sub
	head	nebulize
	or	nebulization
	syl	neb:u+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
nebulizer	sub
	head	nebulize
	or	nebuliser
	syl	neb:u+2liz+er
	pos	n.
nebuliser	sub
	head	nebulize
	or	nebulizer
	syl	neb:u+2lis+er
	pos	n.
nebulosities	infl
	head	nebulosity
	syl	neb:u+los+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nebulosity	1.
	syl	neb:u+los+i:ty
	pron	<2nebju1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being nebulous.
nebulosity	2.
	syl	neb:u+los+i:ty
	pron	<2nebju1lositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a nebula.
nebulous	1.
	syl	neb:u+lous
	pron	<1nebjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking definite form, shape, or content; vague or amorphous.
	exam	1	nebulous reasons.
nebulous	2.
	syl	neb:u+lous
	pron	<1nebjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or resembling a nebula.
nebulous	3.
	syl	neb:u+lous
	pron	<1nebjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	misty or hazy.
nebulously	sub
	head	nebulous
	syl	neb:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
nebulousness	sub
	head	nebulous
	syl	neb:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
necessaries	1.
	syl	ne+ces+sar:ies
	pron	<1nesis*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	what is needed, esp. money or provisions for a journey.
necessaries	2.
	syl	ne+ces+sar:ies
	pron	<1nesis*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	food, clothing, etc., essential for the maintenance of a dependant in the condition of life to which he or she is accustomed.
necessarily	1.
	syl	nec+es+sar:i+ly
	pron	<1nesis*rili>, <2nesi1serili>
	pos	adv.
	def	as an inevitable or natural consequence.
	exam	1	girls do not necessarily like dolls.
necessarily	2.
	syl	nec+es+sar:i+ly
	pron	<1nesis*rili>, <2nesi1serili>
	pos	adv.
	def	as a certainty.
	exam	1	he won't necessarily come.
necessary	ety	C14: from Latin necess*_arius indispensable, from necesse unavoidable
necessary	1.
	syl	nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<1nesis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	needed to achieve a certain desired effect or result; required.
necessary	2.
	syl	nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<1nesis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from necessity; inevitable.
	exam	1	the necessary consequences of your action.
necessary	3.a.
	syl	nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<1nesis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a proposition
	def	inevitably determined as true or false by the meaning of the words or by a natural law, so that a denial would be a contradiction.
necessary	3.b.
	syl	nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<1nesis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an inference
	def	always yielding a true conclusion if the premisses are true.
necessary	3.c.
	syl	nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<1nesis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a condition
	def	required to be fulfilled to assure the truth of a proposition, event, etc. Compare {{sufficient} (sense 2)}.
necessary	4.
	syl	nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<1nesis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	compelled, as by necessity or law; not free.
necessarianism	alt
	head	necessitarianism
	or	necessitarianism
	syl	nec+es+sar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2nesi1se*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
necessitarianism	0.
	or	necessarianism
	syl	ne+ces+si+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<ni2sesi1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the belief that human actions and choices are causally determined and cannot be willed. Compare {libertarian}.
necessitarian	sub
	head	necessitarianism
	or	necessarian
	syl	ne+2ces+si+1tar+i:an
	pos	n. adj.
necessarian	sub
	head	necessitarianism
	or	necessitarian
	syl	nec+es+1sar+i:an
	pos	n. adj.
necessitate	1.
	syl	ne+ces+si+tate
	pron	<ni1sesi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause as an unavoidable and necessary result.
necessitate	2.
	syl	ne+ces+si+tate
	pron	<ni1sesi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to compel or require (someone to do something).
necessitation	sub
	head	necessitate
	syl	ne+2ces+si+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
necessitative	sub
	head	necessitate
	syl	ne+1ces+si+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
necessitous	0.
	syl	ne+ces+si+tous
	pron	<ni1sesit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very needy; destitute; poverty-stricken.
necessitously	sub
	head	necessitous
	syl	ne+1ces+si+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
necessities	infl
	head	necessity
	syl	ne+ces+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necessity	1.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	something needed for a desired result; prerequisite.
	exam	1	necessities of life.
necessity	2.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition or set of circumstances, such as physical laws or social rules, that inevitably requires a certain result.
	exam	1	it is a matter of necessity to wear formal clothes when meeting the Queen.
necessity	3.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being obligatory or unavoidable.
necessity	4.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	def	urgent requirement, as in an emergency or misfortune.
	exam	1	in time of necessity we must all work together.
necessity	5.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	def	poverty or want.
necessity	6.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	compulsion through laws of nature; fate.
necessity	7.a.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition, principle, or conclusion that cannot be otherwise.
necessity	7.b.
	syl	ne+ces+si:ty
	pron	<ni1sesiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the constraining force of physical determinants on all aspects of life. Compare {{freedom} (sense 8)}.
of necessity	8.
	head	necessity
	syl	of necessity.
	def	inevitably; necessarily.
neck	ety	Old English hnecca; related to Old High German hnack, Old Irish cnocc hill
neck	1.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an organism connecting the head with the rest of the body.
neck	2.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment around or nearest the neck.
neck	3.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a neck in shape or position.
	exam	1	the neck of a bottle.
neck	4.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a constricted portion of an organ or part, such as the cervix of the uterus.
neck	5.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow or elongated projecting strip of land; a peninsula or isthmus.
neck	6.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait or channel.
neck	7.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a violin, cello, etc., that extends from the body to the tuning pegs and supports the fingerboard.
neck	8.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid block of lava from the opening of an extinct volcano, exposed after erosion of the surrounding rock.
neck	9.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the upper, usually tubular, part of the archegonium of mosses, ferns, etc.
neck	10.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of a horse's head and neck taken as an approximate distance by which one horse beats another in a race.
	exam	1	to win by a neck.
neck	11.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short distance, amount, or margin.
	exam	1	he is always a neck ahead in new techniques.
neck	12.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the narrow band at the top of the shaft of a column between the necking and the capital, esp. as used in the Tuscan order.
neck	13.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {beard} (on printer's type).
break one's neck	14.
	head	neck
	syl	break one's neck.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exert oneself greatly, esp. by hurrying, in order to do something.
get it in the neck	15.
	head	neck
	syl	get it in the neck.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be reprimanded or punished severely.
neck and neck	16.
	head	neck
	syl	neck and neck.
	def	absolutely level or even in a race or competition.
neck of the woods	17.
	head	neck
	syl	neck of the woods.
	qual	Informal.
	def	area or locality.
	exam	1	a quiet neck of the woods.
neck or nothing	18.
	head	neck
	syl	neck or nothing.
	def	whatever the risk; at any cost.
risk one's neck	19.
	head	neck
	syl	risk one's neck.
	def	to take a great risk.
save one's	20.
	head	neck
	or	someone's neck
	syl	save one's
	qual	Informal.
	def	to escape from or help someone else to escape from a difficult or dangerous situation.
stick one's neck out	21.
	head	neck
	syl	stick one's neck out.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to risk criticism, ridicule, failure, etc., by speaking one's mind.
up to one's neck (in)	22.
	head	neck
	syl	up to one's neck (in).
	def	deeply involved (in).
neck	23.
	syl	neck
	pron	<nek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to kiss, embrace, or fondle (someone or one another) passionately.
necker	sub
	head	neck
	syl	neck+er
	pos	n.
Neckar	0.
	syl	Neck+ar
	pron	<1neka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW West Germany, rising in the Black Forest and flowing generally north into the Rhine at Mannheim. Length: 394 km (245 miles).
neckband	0.
	syl	neck+band
	pron	<1nek2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a band around the neck of a garment as finishing, decoration, or a base for a collar.
neckcloth	0.
	syl	neck+cloth
	pron	<1nek2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ornamental usually white cravat worn formerly by men.
Jacques	infl
	head	Necker
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Necker	0.
	syl	Neck:er
	pron	<1nek*>, French <ne1ke:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1732-1804, French financier and statesman, born in Switzerland; finance minister of France (1777-81; 1788-90). He attempted to reform the fiscal system and in 1789 he recommended summoning the States General. His subsequent dismissal was one of the causes of the storming of the Bastille (1789).
neckerchief	ety	C14: from #7neck+kerchief 
neckerchief	0.
	syl	neck+er+chief
	pron	<1nek*Cif>, <-2CEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of ornamental cloth, often square, worn around the neck.
necking	1.
	syl	neck+ing
	pron	<1nekiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the activity of kissing and embracing lovingly.
necking	2.
	syl	neck+ing
	pron	<1nekiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gorgerin}. one or more mouldings at the top of a column between the shaft and the capital.
necklace	0.
	syl	neck+lace
	pron	<1neklis>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain, band, or cord, often bearing beads, pearls, jewels, etc., worn around the neck as an ornament, esp. by women.
neckline	0.
	syl	neck+line
	pron	<1nek2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the shape or position of the upper edge of a dress, blouse, etc..
	exam	1	a plunging neckline.
neckpiece	0.
	syl	neck+piece
	pron	<1nek2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fur, cloth, etc., worn around the neck or neckline.
necktie	0.
	syl	neck+tie
	pron	<1nek2tI>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{tie} (sense 11)}.
neckwear	0.
	syl	neck+wear
	pron	<1nek2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	articles of clothing, such as ties, scarves, etc., worn around the neck.
necro-	ety	from Greek nekros corpse
necrobiosis	0.
	syl	nec+ro+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2nekr*ubI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the normal degeneration and death of cells. Compare {necrosis}.
necrobiotic	sub
	head	necrobiosis
	syl	nec+ro+bi+ot+ic
	pron	<2nekr*ubI1otik>
	pos	adj.
necrolatry	0.
	syl	ne+crol:a+try
	pron	<ne1krol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship of the dead.
necrologies	infl
	head	necrology
	syl	ne+crol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necrology	1.
	syl	ne+crol+o:gy
	pron	<ne1krol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of people recently dead.
necrology	2.
	syl	ne+crol+o:gy
	pron	<ne1krol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {obituary}.
necrological	sub
	head	necrology
	syl	nec+ro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nekr*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
necrologist	sub
	head	necrology
	syl	ne+1crol:o+gist
	pos	n.
necromancy	ety	C13: (as in sense 1) ultimately from Greek nekromanteia, from nekros corpse; (as in sense 2) from Medieval Latin nigromantia, from Latin niger black, which replaced necro- through folk etymology
necromancy	1.
	syl	nec+ro+man+cy
	pron	<1nekr*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of supposedly conjuring up the dead, esp. in order to obtain from them knowledge of the future.
necromancy	2.
	syl	nec+ro+man+cy
	pron	<1nekr*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	black magic; sorcery.
necromancer	sub
	head	necromancy
	syl	nec+ro+2man+cer
	pos	n.
necromantic	sub
	head	necromancy
	syl	nec+ro+1man+tic
	pos	adj.
necromania	0.
	syl	nec+ro+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2nekr*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {necrophilia}.
necromaniac	sub
	head	necromania
	syl	nec+ro+1ma+ni+2ac
	pos	n.
necrophilia	0.
	syl	nec+ro+phil:i:a
	pron	<2nekr*u1fili*>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual attraction for or sexual intercourse with dead bodies. Also called: {necromania, ne?!crophilism}.
necrophiliac	sub
	head	necrophilia
	or	necrophile
	syl	nec+ro+1phil:i+2ac
	pron	<1nekr*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
necrophile	sub
	head	necrophilia
	or	necrophiliac
	syl	nec+ro+phile
	pron	<1nekr*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
necrophilic	sub
	head	necrophilia
	syl	nec+ro+1phil+ic
	pos	adj.
necrophilism	1.
	syl	ne+croph:i+lism
	pron	<ne1krofi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {necrophilia}.
necrophilism	2.
	syl	ne+croph:i+lism
	pron	<ne1krofi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong desire to be dead.
necrophobia	0.
	syl	nec+ro+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2nekr*u1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal fear of death or dead bodies.
necrophobe	sub
	head	necrophobia
	syl	nec+ro+2phobe
	pos	n.
necrophobic	sub
	head	necrophobia
	syl	nec+ro+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
necropolis	ety	C19: from Greek nekropolis 
necropolises	infl
	head	necropolis
	or	necropoleis
	syl	ne+crop:o+lis:es
	pron	<-2lAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necropoleis	infl
	head	necropolis
	or	necropolises
	syl	ne+crop:o+leis
	pron	<-2lAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necropolis	0.
	syl	ne+crop:o+lis
	pron	<ne1krop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a burial site or cemetery.
necropsy	ety	C19: from Greek nekros dead body+ opsis sight
necroscopy	alt
	head	necropsy
	or	necropsy
	syl	nec+ros+co+py
	pron	<ne1krosk*pi>
	pos	n.
necropsies	infl
	head	necropsy
	or	necropies
	syl	nec+rop+sies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necropies	infl
	head	necropsy
	or	necropsies
	syl	nec+ropies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necropsy	0.
	or	necroscopy
	syl	nec+rop+sy
	pron	<1nekropsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {autopsy}.
necrose	ety	C19: back formation from #7necrosis 
necrose	0.
	syl	ne+crose
	pron	<ne1kr*us>, <1nekr*us>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause or undergo necrosis.
necrosis	ety	C17: New Latin from Greek nekr*_osis, from nekroun to kill, from nekros corpse
necrosis	1.
	syl	ne+cro+sis
	pron	<ne1kr*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the death of one or more cells in the body, usually within a localized area, as from an interruption of the blood supply to that part.
necrosis	2.
	syl	ne+cro+sis
	pron	<ne1kr*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	death of plant tissue due to disease, frost, etc.
necrotic	sub
	head	necrosis
	syl	ne+crot+ic
	pron	<ne1krotik>
	pos	adj.
necrotomies	infl
	head	necrotomy
	syl	ne+crot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
necrotomy	1.
	syl	ne+crot:o+my
	pron	<ne1krot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	dissection of a dead body.
necrotomy	2.
	syl	ne+crot:o+my
	pron	<ne1krot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical excision of dead tissue from a living organism.
nectar	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek n*'ektar, perhaps nek- death (related to nekros corpse)+ -tar, related to Sanskrit tarati he overcomes; compare Latin nex death and trans across &- nec+tar+e@.ous (n$ek#!t$e$$r$I$$s) or #!nec+tar+ous adj.
nectar	1.
	syl	nec+tar
	pron	<1nekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sugary fluid produced in the nectaries of flowers and collected by bees and other insects.
nectar	2.
	syl	nec+tar
	pron	<1nekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	the drink of the gods. Compare {{ambrosia} (sense 1)}.
nectar	3.
	syl	nec+tar
	pron	<1nekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any delicious drink, esp. a sweet one.
nectar	4.
	syl	nec+tar
	pron	<1nekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	something very pleasant or welcome.
	exam	1	your words are nectar to me.
nectar	5.a.
	syl	nec+tar
	pron	<1nekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the undiluted juice of a fruit.
nectar	5.b.
	syl	nec+tar
	pron	<1nekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of fruit juices.
nectarine	ety	C17: apparently from #7nectar 
nectarine	1.
	syl	nec+tar+ine
	pron	<1nekt*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of peach tree,
nectarine	2.
	syl	nec+tar+ine
	pron	<1nekt*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which has a smooth skin.
nectary	ety	C18: from New Latin nectarium, from #7nectar 
nectaries	infl
	head	nectary
	syl	nec+ta+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nectary	1.
	syl	nec+ta+ry
	pron	<1nekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various glandular structures secreting nectar that occur in the flowers, leaves, stipules, etc., of a plant.
nectary	2.
	syl	nec+ta+ry
	pron	<1nekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the abdominal tubes in aphids through which honeydew is secreted.
nectarial	sub
	head	nectary
	syl	nec+tar+i:al
	pron	<nek1te*r?!i*l>
	pos	adj.
NEDC	0.
	syl	N.E.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Economic Development Council. Also: (informal) {Ned@.dy} (#!n$ed$I).
neddy	ety	C18: from Ned, pet form of Edward 
neddies	infl
	head	neddy
	syl	ned+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neddy	0.
	syl	ned+dy
	pron	<1nedi>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for a {donkey}.
Nederland	0.
	syl	Ne+der+land
	pron	<1nA:d*r2lant>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for the {Netherlands}.
n'ee	ety	C19: from French: past participle (fem.) of na*^itre to be born, from Latin nasc*_i 
nee	alt
	head	n'ee
	or	n'ee
	syl	nee
	pron	<nA>
	pos	adj.
n'ee	0.
	or	nee
	syl	n*'ee
	pron	<nA>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating the maiden name of a married woman.
	exam	1	Mrs. Bloggs n*'ee Blandish.
need	ety	Old English n*_ead, nied; related to Old Frisian n*_ed, Old Saxon n*_od, Old High German n*_ot 
need	1.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be in want of.
	exam	1	to need money.
need	2.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to require or be required of necessity (to be or do something); be obliged.
	exam	1	to need to do more work.
need	3.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to
	def	used as an auxiliary in negative and interrogative sentences to express necessity or obligation and does not add when used with and singular nouns.
	exam	1	need he go??
need	4.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be essential or necessary to.
	exam	1	there needs no reason for this.
need	5.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or an instance of feeling the lack of something.
	exam	1	he has need of a new coat.
need	6.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a requirement.
	exam	1	the need for vengeance.
need	7.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	n.
	def	necessity or obligation resulting from some situation.
	exam	1	no need to be frightened.
need	8.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	n.
	def	distress or extremity.
	exam	1	a friend in need.
need	9.
	syl	need
	pron	<nEd>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme poverty or destitution; penury.
needful	1.
	syl	need+ful
	pron	<1nEdful>
	pos	adj.
	def	necessary; needed; required.
needful	2.
	syl	need+ful
	pron	<1nEdful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	needy; poverty-stricken.
needfully	sub
	head	needful
	syl	need+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
needfulness	sub
	head	needful
	syl	need+ful+ness
	pos	n.
neediness	0.
	syl	need:i+ness
	pron	<1nEdinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being needy; poverty.
needle	ety	Old English n*_@adl; related to Gothic n*_ethla, German Nadel 
needle	1.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed slender piece of metal, usually steel, with a hole or eye in it through which thread is passed for sewing.
needle	2.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a somewhat larger rod with a point at one or each end, used in knitting.
needle	3.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar instrument with a hook at one end for crocheting.
needle	4.a.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stylus} (sense 3).
needle	4.b.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small thin pointed device, esp. one made of stainless steel, used to transmit the vibrations from a gramophone record to the pickup.
needle	5.a.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	the long hollow pointed part of a hypodermic syringe, which is inserted into the body.
needle	5.b.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {hypodermic syringe}.
needle	6.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a pointed steel instrument, often curved, for suturing, puncturing, or ligating.
needle	7.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow stiff leaf in which water loss is greatly reduced.
	exam	1	pine needles.
needle	8.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	any slender sharp spine, such as the spine of a sea urchin.
needle	9.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	any slender pointer for indicating the reading on the scale of a measuring instrument.
needle	10.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {magnetic needle}.
needle	11.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystal resembling a needle in shape.
needle	12.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp pointed metal instrument used in engraving and etching.
needle	13.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything long and pointed, such as an obelisk.
	exam	1	a needle of light.
needle	14.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short horizontal beam passed through a wall and supported on vertical posts to take the load of the upper part of the wall.
needle	15.a.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	anger or intense rivalry, esp. in a sporting encounter.
needle	15.b.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a needle match.
have	16.
	head	needle
	or	get the needle (to) 
	syl	have
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to feel dislike, distaste, nervousness, or annoyance (for).
	exam	1	she got the needle after he had refused her invitation.
needle	17.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to goad or provoke, as by constant criticism.
needle	18.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew, embroider, or prick (fabric) with a needle.
needle	19.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to increase the alcoholic strength of (beer or other beverages).
needle	20.
	syl	nee+dle
	pron	<1nEdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a substance
	def	to form needle-shaped crystals.
needle bush	0.
	syl	nee+dle bush
	pos	n.
	def	a small Australian tree, having needle-shaped leaves and soft wood used for veneers: family
needlecord	0.
	syl	nee:dle+cord
	pron	<1nEdL2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a corduroy fabric with narrow ribs.
needlecraft	0.
	syl	nee:dle+craft
	pron	<1nEdL2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of needlework.
needlefish	infl
	or	needlefishes
	syl	nee:dle+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
needlefishes	infl
	head	needlefish
	or	needlefish
	syl	nee:dle+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
needlefish	1.
	syl	nee:dle+fish
	pron	<1nEdL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any ferocious teleost fish of the family of warm and tropical regions, having an elongated body and long toothed jaws.
needlefish	2.
	syl	nee:dle+fish
	pron	<1nEdL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pipefish}.
needleful	0.
	syl	nee:dle+ful
	pron	<1nEdL2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of thread, etc., cut for use in a needle.
needlepoint	1.
	syl	nee:dle+point
	pron	<1nEdL2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	embroidery done on canvas with the same stitch throughout so as to resemble tapestry.
needlepoint	2.
	syl	nee:dle+point
	pron	<1nEdL2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {point lace}.
needless	0.
	syl	need+less
	pron	<1nEdlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not required or desired; unnecessary.
needlessly	sub
	head	needless
	syl	need+less+ly
	pos	adv.
needlessness	sub
	head	needless
	syl	need+less+ness
	pos	n.
needle time	0.
	syl	nee+dle time
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the limited time allocated by a radio channel to the broadcasting of music from records.
needle valve	0.
	syl	nee+dle valve
	pos	n.
	def	a valve with a needle-like part that can be moved to control the flow of a fluid.
needlewomen	infl
	head	needlewoman
	syl	nee:dle+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
needlewoman	0.
	syl	nee:dle+wom:an
	pron	<1nEdL2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who does needlework; seamstress.
needlework	1.
	syl	nee:dle+work
	pron	<1nEdL2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work done with a needle, esp. sewing and embroidery.
needlework	2.
	syl	nee:dle+work
	pron	<1nEdL2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of such work.
needs	0.
	syl	needs
	pron	<nEdz>
	pos	adv.
	usage	preceded or foll. by must
	def	of necessity.
	exam	1	we must needs go;
	exam	2	we will go, if needs must.
needier	infl
	head	needy
	syl	need:i+er
	pos	adj.
neediest	infl
	head	needy
	syl	need:i+est.
	pos	adj.
needy	0.a.
	syl	need:y
	pron	<1nEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	in need; poverty-stricken.
needy	0.b.
	syl	need:y
	pron	<1nEdi>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the needy.
neep	ety	Old English n*_@ap, from Latin n*_apus turnip
neep	0.
	syl	neep
	pron	<nEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dialect name for a {turnip}.
ne'er	0.
	syl	ne'er
	pron	<ne*>
	pos	adv.
	def	a poetic contraction of {never}.
ne'er-do-well	1.
	syl	ne'er-do-well
	pos	n.
	def	an improvident, irresponsible, or lazy person.
ne'er-do-well	2.
	syl	ne'er-do-well
	pos	adj.
	def	useless; worthless.
	exam	1	your ne'er-do-well schemes.
nefarious	ety	C17: from Latin nef*_arius, from nef*_as unlawful deed, from n*_e not+ f*_as divine law
nefarious	0.
	syl	ne+far:i+ous
	pron	<ni1fe*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	evil; wicked; sinful.
nefariously	sub
	head	nefarious
	syl	ne+1far:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
nefariousness	sub
	head	nefarious
	syl	ne+1far:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Nofretete	alt
	head	Nefertiti
	or	Nefertiti
	syl	Nof:re:te:te
	pos	n.
Nefertiti	0.
	or	Nofretete
	syl	Nef:er:ti:ti
	pron	<2nef*1tEti>
	pos	n.
	def	14th-century #7b.c. Egyptian queen; wife of Akhenaton.
NEG	0.
	syl	NEG
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	negative.
neg	0.
	syl	neg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	negative(ly).
negate	ety	C17: from Latin neg*_are, from neg-, variant of nec not+ aio I say
negate	1.
	syl	ne+gate
	pron	<ni1gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ineffective or void; nullify; invalidate.
negate	2.
	syl	ne+gate
	pron	<ni1gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deny or contradict.
negator	sub
	head	negate
	or	negater
	syl	ne+1ga+tor
	pos	n.
negater	sub
	head	negate
	or	negator
	syl	ne+1gat+er
	pos	n.
negation	1.
	syl	ne+ga+tion
	pron	<ni1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the opposite or absence of something.
negation	2.
	syl	ne+ga+tion
	pron	<ni1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a negative thing or condition.
negation	3.
	syl	ne+ga+tion
	pron	<ni1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of negating.
negation	4.
	syl	ne+ga+tion
	pron	<ni1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition that is the denial of another proposition and is true only if the original proposition is false. Usually written: - or - where is the original proposition and -, *_ , and -#800560 symbolize
negation	5.
	syl	ne+ga+tion
	pron	<ni1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for {{inversion} (sense 10)}.
negative	1.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or meaning a refusal or denial.
	exam	1	a negative answer.
negative	2.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking positive or affirmative qualities, such as enthusiasm, interest, or optimism.
negative	3.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or tending towards opposition or resistance.
negative	4.a.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured in a direction opposite to that regarded as positive.
negative	4.b.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same magnitude but opposite sense to an equivalent positive quantity.
negative	5.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	indicating movement or growth away from a particular stimulus.
	exam	1	negative geotropism.
negative	6.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of the results of a diagnostic test
	def	indicating absence of the disease or condition for which the test was made.
negative	7.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{minus} (senses 3b, 5)}.
negative	8.a.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electric charge
	def	having the same polarity as the charge of an electron.
negative	8.b.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a body, system, ion, etc.
	def	having a negative electric charge; having an excess of electrons.
negative	8.c.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a point in an electric circuit
	def	having a lower electrical potential than some other point with an assigned zero potential.
negative	9.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {electronegative}.
negative	10.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	capable of causing divergence of a parallel beam of light.
negative	11.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a photographic negative.
negative	12.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	denying the truth of the predicate, as in the proposition
negative	13.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	of, relating to, or governed by the signs of the zodiac of the earth and water classifications, which are thought to be associated with a receptive passive nature.
negative	14.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {Rh negative}.
negative	15.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement or act of denial, refusal, or negation.
negative	16.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a negative person or thing.
negative	17.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a piece of photographic film or a plate, previously exposed and developed, showing an image that, in black-and-white photography, has a reversal of tones. In colour photography the image is in complementary colours to the subject so that blue sky appears yellow, green grass appears purple, etc.
negative	18.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a negative object, such as a terminal or a plate in a voltaic cell.
negative	19.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence or other linguistic element with a negative meaning, as the English word
negative	20.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity less than zero or a quantity to be subtracted.
negative	21.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition that denies the truth of the predicate.
negative	22.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the right of veto.
in the negative	23.
	head	negative
	syl	in the negative.
	def	indicating denial or refusal.
negative	24.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sentence substitute; esp. in military communications
	def	a signal codeword for {no} %1. {~}
negative	25.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	to deny or nullify; negate.
negative	26.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	to show to be false; disprove.
negative	27.
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	to refuse consent to or approval of.
	exam	1	the proposal was negatived.
negative	xref
	syl	neg:a+tive
	pron	<1neg*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {positive, affirmative}.
negatively	sub
	head	negative
	syl	neg:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
negativeness	sub
	head	negative
	or	negativity
	syl	neg:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
negativity	sub
	head	negative
	or	negativeness
	syl	neg:a+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
negative feedback	0.
	syl	neg:a+tive feed+back
	pos	n.
	def	the return of a proportion of the output of a mechanical, electronic, or other system to the input. See {feedback}.
negative hallucination	0.
	syl	neg:a+tive hal+lu+ci+na+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an apparent abnormal inability to perceive an object.
negative polarity	0.
	syl	neg:a+tive po+lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the grammatical character of a word or phrase, such as or that may normally only be used in a semantically or syntactically negative or interrogative context.
negative-raising	0.
	syl	neg:a:tive-rais:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule that moves a negative element out of the complement clause of certain verbs, such as into the main clause, as in the derivation of
negative resistance	0.
	syl	neg:a+tive re+sist+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic of certain electronic components in which an increase in the applied voltage increases the resistance, producing a proportional decrease in current.
negative sign	0.
	syl	neg:a+tive sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol (-) used to indicate a negative quantity or a subtraction; minus sign.
negative tax	0.
	syl	neg:a+tive tax
	pos	n.
	def	a payment by the State to a person with a low income, the magnitude of the payment increasing as the income decreases. It is regarded as a form of social welfare. Also called: {negative income tax}.
negativism	1.
	syl	neg:a+ti+vism
	pron	<1neg*tiv2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to be or a state of being unconstructively critical.
negativism	2.
	syl	neg:a+ti+vism
	pron	<1neg*tiv2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any sceptical or derisive system of thought.
negativism	3.
	syl	neg:a+ti+vism
	pron	<1neg*tiv2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	refusal to do what is expected or suggested or the tendency to do the opposite.
negativist	sub
	head	negativism
	syl	neg:a+tiv+ist
	pos	n. adj.
negativistic	sub
	head	negativism
	syl	neg:a+tiv+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
negator	0.
	syl	ne+ga+tor
	pron	<ni1gAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	another name for {NOT circuit}.
negatron	ety	C20: from #7nega (#7tive+elec) #7tron 
negatron	0.
	syl	neg:a+tron
	pron	<1neg*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {electron}.
Negeb	alt
	head	Negev
	or	Negev
	syl	Neg+eb
	pron	<1negeb>
	pos	n.
Negev	0.
	or	Negeb
	syl	Neg+ev
	pron	<1negev>
	pos	n.
	def	the S part of Israel, on the Gulf of Aqaba: a triangular-shaped semidesert region, with large areas under irrigation; scene of fighting between Israeli and Egyptian forces in 1948. Chief town: Beersheba. Area: 12820 sq. km (4950 sq. miles).
neglect	ety	C16: from Latin neglegere to neglect, from nec not+ legere to select
neglect	1.
	syl	ne+glect
	pron	<ni1glekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to give due care, attention, or time to.
	exam	1	to neglect a child.
neglect	2.
	syl	ne+glect
	pron	<ni1glekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail (to do something) through thoughtlessness or carelessness.
	exam	1	he neglected to tell her.
neglect	3.
	syl	ne+glect
	pron	<ni1glekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ignore or disregard.
	exam	1	she neglected his frantic signals.
neglect	4.
	syl	ne+glect
	pron	<ni1glekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	lack of due care or attention; negligence.
	exam	1	the child starved through neglect.
neglect	5.
	syl	ne+glect
	pron	<ni1glekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of neglecting or the state of being neglected.
neglecter	sub
	head	neglect
	or	neglector
	syl	ne+1glect+er
	pos	n.
neglector	sub
	head	neglect
	or	neglecter
	syl	ne+1glec+tor
	pos	n.
neglectful	0.
	syl	ne+glect+ful
	pron	<ni1glektful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by of
	def	not giving due care and attention (to); careless; heedless.
neglectfully	sub
	head	neglectful
	syl	ne+1glect+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
neglectfulness	sub
	head	neglectful
	syl	ne+1glect+ful+ness
	pos	n.
negligee	ety	C18: from French n*'eglig*'ee, past participle (fem.) of n*'egliger to #7neglect 
neglig'ee	infl
	head	negligee
	or	neglig'e
	syl	neg+li+g*'ee
	pron	<1negli2ZA>
	pos	n.
neglig'e	infl
	head	negligee
	or	neglig'ee
	syl	neg+li+g*'e
	pron	<1negli2ZA>
	pos	n.
negligee	1.
	syl	neg+li+gee
	pron	<1negli2ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's light dressing gown, esp. one that is lace-trimmed.
negligee	2.
	syl	neg+li+gee
	pron	<1negli2ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	any informal attire.
negligence	1.
	syl	neg+li+gence
	pron	<1negliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being negligent.
negligence	2.
	syl	neg+li+gence
	pron	<1negliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a negligent act.
negligence	3.
	syl	neg+li+gence
	pron	<1negliJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a civil wrong whereby the defendant is in breach of a legal duty, resulting in injury to the plaintiff.
negligent	1.
	syl	neg+li+gent
	pron	<1negliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	habitually neglecting duties, responsibilities, etc.; lacking attention, care, or concern; neglectful.
negligent	2.
	syl	neg+li+gent
	pron	<1negliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	careless or nonchalant.
negligently	sub
	head	negligent
	syl	neg+li+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
negligible	0.
	syl	neg+li+gi:ble
	pron	<1negliJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	so small, unimportant, etc., as to be not worth considering; insignificant.
negligibility	sub
	head	negligible
	or	negligibleness
	syl	neg+li+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
negligibleness	sub
	head	negligible
	or	negligibility
	syl	neg+li+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
negligibly	sub
	head	negligible
	syl	neg+li+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
negotiable	1.
	syl	ne+go+tia:ble
	pron	<ni1g*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be negotiated.
negotiable	2.
	syl	ne+go+tia:ble
	pron	<ni1g*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc.
	def	legally transferable in title from one party to another.
negotiability	sub
	head	negotiable
	syl	ne+2go+tia:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
negotiant	0.
	syl	ne+go+ti+ant
	pron	<ni1g*uSi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, nation, organization, etc. involved in a negotiation.
negotiate	ety	C16: from Latin neg*_oti*_ar*_i to do business, from neg*_otium business, from nec not+ *_otium leisure
negotiate	1.
	syl	ne+go+ti+ate
	pron	<ni1g*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work or talk (with others) to achieve (a transaction, an agreement, etc.).
negotiate	2.
	syl	ne+go+ti+ate
	pron	<ni1g*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to succeed in passing through, around, or over.
	exam	1	to negotiate a mountain pass.
negotiate	3.a.
	syl	ne+go+ti+ate
	pron	<ni1g*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (a negotiable commercial paper) by endorsement to another in return for value received.
negotiate	3.b.
	syl	ne+go+ti+ate
	pron	<ni1g*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell (financial assets).
negotiate	3.c.
	syl	ne+go+ti+ate
	pron	<ni1g*uSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange for (a loan).
negotiator	sub
	head	negotiate
	syl	ne+1go+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
negotiation	1.
	syl	ne+go+ti:a+tion
	pron	<ni2g*uSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a discussion set up or intended to produce a settlement or agreement.
negotiation	2.
	syl	ne+go+ti:a+tion
	pron	<ni2g*uSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of negotiating.
Negress	0.
	syl	Ne+gress
	pron	<1nEgris>
	pos	n.
	def	a female Negro.
Negrillo	ety	C19: from Spanish, diminutive of negro black
Negrillos	infl
	head	Negrillo
	or	Negrilloes
	syl	Ne+gril+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Negrilloes	infl
	head	Negrillo
	or	Negrillos
	syl	Ne+gril+loes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Negrillo	0.
	syl	Ne+gril+lo
	pron	<ni1gril*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a dwarf?!ish Negro race of central and southern Africa.
Negri Sembilan	0.
	syl	Neg+ri Sem+bi+lan
	pron	<1negri> <sem1bEl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S West Malaysia: mostly mountainous, with large areas under paddy and rubber. Capital: Seremban. Pop.: 480053 (1970). Area: 6643 sq. km (2565 sq. miles).
Negritic	0.
	syl	Ne+grit+ic
	pron	<ni1gritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the Negroes or the Negritos.
Negrito	ety	C19: from Spanish, diminutive of negro black
Negritos	infl
	head	Negrito
	or	Negritoes
	syl	Ne+gri+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Negritoes	infl
	head	Negrito
	or	Negritos
	syl	Ne+gri+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Negrito	0.
	syl	Ne+gri+to
	pron	<ni1grEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of various dwarfish Negroid peoples of SE Asia and Melanesia.
negritude	ety	C20: from French, from n*`egre #7negro 
negritude	1.
	syl	ne+gri+tude
	pron	<1nEgri2tju:d>, <1neg->
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of being a Negro.
negritude	2.
	syl	ne+gri+tude
	pron	<1nEgri2tju:d>, <1neg->
	pos	n.
	def	awareness and cultivation of the Negro heritage, values, and culture.
Negro	ety	C16: from Spanish or Portuguese: black, from Latin niger black
Negroes	infl
	head	Negro
	syl	Ne+groes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Negro	H1.1.
	syl	Ne+gro
	pron	<1nEgr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the dark-skinned indigenous peoples of Africa and their descendants elsewhere.
Negro	H1.2.
	syl	Ne+gro
	pron	<1nEgr*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of Negroes.
Negroism	sub
	head	Negro
	syl	Ne+gro+ism
	pos	n.
R'io	infl
	head	Negro
	syl	R*'i:o.
	pos	n.
Negro	H2.1.
	syl	Neg+ro
	pron	<1nAgr*u>, <1neg->
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW South America, rising in E Colombia (as the Guain*'ia) and flowing east, then south as part of the border between Colombia and Venezuela, entering Brazil and continuing southeast to join the Amazon at Man*'aus. Length: about 2250 km (1400 miles).
Negro	H2.2.
	syl	Neg+ro
	pron	<1nAgr*u>, <1neg->
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central Argentina, formed by the confluence of the Neuqu*'en and Limay Rivers and flowing east and southeast to the Atlantic. Length: about 1014 km (630 miles).
Negro	H2.3.
	syl	Neg+ro
	pron	<1nAgr*u>, <1neg->
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Uruguay, rising in S Brazil and flowing southwest into the Uruguay River. Length: about 467 km (290 miles).
Negroid	1.
	syl	Ne+groid
	pron	<1nEgrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to one of the major racial groups of mankind, characterized by brown-black skin, crisp or woolly hair, a broad flat nose, and full lips. This group includes the indigenous peoples of Africa south of the Sahara, their descendants elsewhere, and some Melanesian peoples.
Negroid	2.
	syl	Ne+groid
	pron	<1nEgrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this racial group.
Negrophile	alt
	head	Negrophil
	or	Negrophil
	syl	Ne+gro+phile
	pron	<1nEgr*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
Negrophil	0.
	or	Negrophile
	syl	Ne+gro+phil
	pron	<1nEgr*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who admires Negroes and their culture.
Negrophilism	sub
	head	Negrophil
	syl	Ne+groph+il+ism
	pron	<nE1grofi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
Negrophobe	0.
	syl	Ne+gro+phobe
	pron	<1nEgr*u2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dislikes or fears Negroes.
Negrophobia	sub
	head	Negrophobe
	syl	Ne+gro+1pho+bi:a
	pos	n.
Negrophobic	sub
	head	Negrophobe
	syl	Ne+gro+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
Negropont	1.
	syl	Neg+ro+pont
	pron	<1negr*u2pont>
	pos	n.
	def	the former English name for {Euboea}.
Negropont	2.
	syl	Neg+ro+pont
	pron	<1negr*u2pont>
	pos	n.
	def	the medieval English name for {Chalcis}.
Negros	0.
	syl	Ne+gros
	pron	<1nAgr*us>, Spanish <1nA$Gros>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of the central Philippines, one of the Visayan Islands. Capital: Bacolod. Pop.: 2219022 (1970). Area: 13670 sq. km (5278 sq. miles).
Negro spiritual	0.
	syl	Ne+gro spir+i:tu+al
	pos	n.
	def	a type of religious song originating among Negro slaves in the American South.
negus	ety	C18: named after Col. Francis Negus (died 1732), its English inventor
neguses	infl
	head	negus
	syl	ne+gus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
negus	0.
	syl	ne+gus
	pron	<1nEg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot drink of port and lemon juice, usually spiced and sweetened.
Negus	ety	from Amharic: king
Neguses	infl
	head	Negus
	syl	Ne+gus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Negus	0.
	syl	Ne+gus
	pron	<1nEg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of the emperor of Ethiopia.
Neh	0.
	syl	Neh.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Nehemiah.
Nehemiah	1.
	syl	Ne+he+mi+ah
	pron	<2nEi1mI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Jewish official at the court of Artaxerxes, king of Persia, who in 444 #7b.c. became a leader in the rebuilding of Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity.
Nehemiah	2.
	syl	Ne+he+mi+ah
	pron	<2nEi1mI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book recounting the acts of Nehemiah.
Jawaharlal	1.
	head	Nehru
	syl	Ja:wa:har:lal
	pron	<J*w*h*1la:l>
	def	1889-1964, Indian statesman and nationalist leader. He spent several periods in prison for his nationalist activities and practised a policy of noncooperation with Britain during World War II. He was the first prime minister of the republic of India (1947-64).
Nehru	2.
	syl	Neh:ru
	pron	<1ne*ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Mo@.ti@.lal} (m$$$ut$I#!l$a$:l). 1861-1931, Indian nationalist, lawyer, and journalist; first president of the reconstructed Indian National Congress.
neigh	ety	Old English hn*_@agan; related to Old Saxon hn*_egian 
neigh	1.
	syl	neigh
	pron	<nA>
	pos	n.
	def	the high-pitched cry of a horse; whinny.
neigh	2.
	syl	neigh
	pron	<nA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a neigh or a similar noise.
neigh	3.
	syl	neigh
	pron	<nA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with a sound like a neigh.
neighbour	ety	Old English n*_eahb*_ur, from n*_eah #7nigh+ b*_ur, geb*_ur dweller; see #7boor  &- #!neigh+bour+less or U.S. #!neigh+bor+less adj.
neighbor	alt
	head	neighbour
	or	neighbour
	syl	neigh+bor
	pron	<1nAb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
neighbour	1.
	or	neighbor
	syl	neigh+bour
	pron	<1nAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives near or next to another.
neighbour	2.a.
	or	neighbor
	syl	neigh+bour
	pron	<1nAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing near or next to another.
neighbour	2.b.
	or	neighbor
	syl	neigh+bour
	pron	<1nAb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	neighbour states.
neighbour	3.
	or	neighbor
	syl	neigh+bour
	pron	<1nAb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to be or live close (to a person or thing).
neighborhood	alt
	head	neighbourhood
	or	neighbourhood
	syl	neigh+bor+hood
	pron	<1nAb*2hud>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
neighbourhood	1.
	or	neighborhood
	syl	neigh+bour+hood
	pron	<1nAb*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate environment; surroundings; vicinity.
neighbourhood	2.
	or	neighborhood
	syl	neigh+bour+hood
	pron	<1nAb*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	a district where people live.
neighbourhood	3.
	or	neighborhood
	syl	neigh+bour+hood
	pron	<1nAb*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the people in a particular area; neighbours.
neighbourhood	4.
	or	neighborhood
	syl	neigh+bour+hood
	pron	<1nAb*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	neighbourly feeling.
in the neighbourhood of	5.
	head	neighbourhood
	syl	in the neighbourhood of.
	def	approximately (a given number).
neighbourhood	6.
	or	neighborhood
	syl	neigh+bour+hood
	pron	<1nAb*2hud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the set of all points whose distance from a given point is less than a specified value.
neighborly	alt
	head	neighbourly
	or	neighbourly
	syl	neigh+bor+ly
	pron	<1nAb*li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
neighbourly	0.
	or	neighborly
	syl	neigh+bour+ly
	pron	<1nAb*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind, friendly, or sociable, as befits a neighbour.
neighbourliness	sub
	head	neighbourly
	or	neighborliness
	syl	neigh+bour+li+ness
	pos	n.
neighborliness	sub
	head	neighbourly
	or	neighbourliness
	syl	neigh+bor+li+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Neisse	0.
	syl	Neis+se
	pron	<1nIs*>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for the {Nysa}.
neither	ety	C13 (literally: ne either not either): changed from Old English n*_awther, from n*_ahw@ather, from n*_a not+ hw@ather which of two; see #7whether #e Usage. A verb following a compound subject that uses neither... (nor) should be in the singular if both subjects are in the singular: neither Jack nor John has done the work. Where the subjects are different in number, the verb usually agrees with the subject nearest to it: neither they nor Jack was able to come.
neither	1.a.
	syl	nei+ther
	pron	<1nI@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	not one nor the other (of two); not either.
	exam	1	neither foot is swollen.
neither	1.b.
	syl	nei+ther
	pron	<1nI@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	neither can win.
neither	2.a.
	syl	nei+ther
	pron	<1nI@d*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	used preceding alternatives joined by nor
	def	not.
	exam	1	neither John nor Mary nor Joe went.
neither	2.b.
	syl	nei+ther
	pron	<1nI@d*>
	pos	conj.
	def	another word for {{nor} (sense 2)}.
neither	3.
	syl	nei+ther
	pron	<1nI@d*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	another word for {{either} (sense 4)}.
Nejd	0.
	syl	Nejd
	pron	<neZd>, <nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Saudi Arabia: formerly an independent sultanate of Arabia; united with Hejaz to form the kingdom of Saudi Arabia (1932). Capital: Riyadh. Pop.: about 4000000 (1970 est.). Area: about 1087800 sq. km (420000 sq. miles).
nek	0.
	syl	nek
	pron	<nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	usage	cap. when part of name
	def	a mountain pass.
	exam	1	Lundeans Nek.
Nikolai Alekseyevich	infl
	head	Nekrasov
	syl	Ni:ko:lai A:le:kse:ye:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <ali1ksjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Nekrasov	0.
	syl	Ne:kra:sov
	pron	Russian <ni1kras*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1821-77, Russian poet, who wrote chiefly about the sufferings of the peasantry.
nekton	ety	C19: via German from Greek n*_ekton a swimming thing, from n*_ekhein to swim
nekton	0.
	syl	nek+ton
	pron	<1nekton>
	pos	n.
	def	the population of free-swimming animals that inhabits the middle depths of a sea or lake. Compare {plankton}.
nektonic	sub
	head	nekton
	syl	nek+1ton+ic
	pos	adj.
not on your nelly	infl
	head	nelly
	syl	not on your nelly.
	pos	n.
nelly	0.
	syl	nel+ly
	pron	<1neli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	not under any circumstances; certainly not.
nelson	ety	C19: from a proper name
nelson	0.
	syl	nel+son
	pron	<1nels*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any wrestling hold in which a wrestler places his arm or arms under his opponent's arm or arms from behind and exerts pressure with his palms on the back of his opponent's neck. See {full nelson, half-nelson}.
Nelson	H1.1.
	syl	Nel+son
	pron	<1nels*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in E Lancashire: textile industry. Pop.: 31225 (1971).
Nelson	H1.2.
	syl	Nel+son
	pron	<1nels*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, on N South Island on Tasman Bay: inter-island shipping. Pop.: 29282 (1971).
River	3.
	head	Nelson
	syl	River.
	def	a river in central Canada, in N central Manitoba, flowing from Lake Winnipeg northeast to Hudson Bay. Length: about 650 km (400 miles).
Horatio	infl
	head	Nelson
	syl	Ho:ra:ti:o
	pos	n.
Nelson	H2.0.
	syl	Nel:son
	pron	<1nels*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Viscount Nelson. 1758-1805, British naval commander during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He became rear admiral in 1797 after the battle of Cape St. Vincent and in 1798 almost destroyed the French fleet at the battle of the Nile. He was killed at Trafalgar (1805) after defeating Villeneuve's fleet.
nelumbo	ety	C19: New Latin, from Sinhalese nelumbu lotus
nelumbos	infl
	head	nelumbo
	syl	ne+lum+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nelumbo	0.
	syl	ne+lum+bo
	pron	<ni1l^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two aquatic plants of the genus family See {{lotus} (sense 4)}, {water chinquapin}.
Nyeman	alt
	head	Neman
	or	Neman
	syl	Nye+man
	pron	Russian <1njem*n>
	pos	n.
Neman	0.
	or	Nyeman
	syl	Ne+man
	pron	Russian <1njem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W Soviet Union, rising in the Belorussian SSSR and flowing generally northwest through the Lithuanian SSR to the Baltic. Length: 937 km (582 miles). Polish name: {Niemen}.
nemathelminth	0.
	syl	nem:a+thel+minth
	pron	<2nem*1TelminT>
	pos	n.
	def	any unsegmented worm of the group including the nematodes, nematomorphs, and acanthocephalans.
nematic	ety	C20: #7nemat (#7o) - (referring to the threadlike chains of molecules in liquid)+-#7ic 
nematic	0.
	syl	ne+mat+ic
	pron	<ni1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a substance
	def	existing in or having a mesomorphic state in which a linear orientation of the molecules causes anisotropic properties. Compare {smectic}. See also {liquid crystal}.
nemato-	ety	from Greek n*_ema thread
nematocyst	0.
	syl	nem:a+to+cyst
	pron	<1nem*t*2sist>, <ni1m@t*->
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in coelenterates, such as jellyfish, consisting of a capsule containing a hollow coiled thread that can be everted to sting or paralyse prey and enemies.
nematocystic	sub
	head	nematocyst
	syl	nem:a+to+1cys+tic
	pos	adj.
nematode	0.
	syl	nem:a+tode
	pron	<1nem*2t*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any unsegmented worm of the phylum (or class) having a tough outer cuticle. The group includes free-living forms and disease-causing parasites, such as the hookworm and filaria. Also called: {nematode worm, roundworm}.
Nembutal	0.
	syl	Nem+bu+tal
	pron	<1nembju2ta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {pentobarbitone sodium}.
nem con	ety	Latin: no one contradicting; unanimously
nem con	0.
	syl	nem. con.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	nemine contradicente.
Nemea	0.
	syl	Ne+me:a
	pron	<ni1mE*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a valley in N Argolis in the NE Peloponnesus; site of the {Nemean Games}, a Panhellenic festival and athletic competition held every other year.
Nemean	sub
	head	Nemea
	syl	Ne+1me:an
	pos	adj.
Nemean lion	0.
	syl	Ne+me:an li:on
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an enormous lion that was strangled by Hercules as his first labour.
nemertean	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek N*_emert*_es a N#7ereid 
nemertine	alt
	head	nemertean
	or	nemertean
	syl	nem+er+tine
	pron	<1nem*2tIn>
	pos	n.
nemertean	1.
	or	nemertine
	syl	ne+mer+te:an
	pron	<ni1mR:ti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any soft flattened ribbon-like marine worm of the phylum (or class) (or having an eversible threadlike proboscis. Also called: {ribbon worm}.
nemertean	2.
	or	nemertine
	syl	ne+mer+te:an
	pron	<ni1mR:ti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
Jaafar Mohammed al	infl
	head	Nemery
	syl	Jaa:far Mo:ham:med al
	pron	<1Ja:2fa:> <m*1h@mid> <@l>
	pos	n.
Nemery	0.
	syl	Ne:me:ry
	pron	<n*1m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, Sudanese statesman and general; president of the Sudan since 1971.
nemesia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek nemesion, name of a plant resembling this
nemesia	0.
	syl	ne+me:sia
	pron	<ni1mEZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the southern African scrophulariaceous genus cultivated for their brightly coloured (often reddish) flowers.
Nemesis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: righteous wrath, from n*'emein to distribute what is due
Nemeses	infl
	head	Nemesis
	syl	Nem:e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nemesis	1.
	syl	Nem:e:sis
	pron	<1nemisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of retribution and vengeance.
Nemesis	2.
	syl	Nem:e:sis
	pron	<1nemisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any agency of retribution and vengeance.
nene	ety	from Hawaiian
nene	0.
	syl	ne:ne
	pron	<1nA2nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare black-and-grey short-winged Hawaiian goose, having partly webbed feet.
neo-	ety	from Greek neos new
neo-	1.
	syl	ne:o-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel; sometimes cap.
	def	new, recent, or a new or modern form or development.
	exam	1	neoclassicism;
	exam	2	neocolonialism.
neo-	2.
	syl	ne:o-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel; usually cap.
	def	the most recent subdivision of a geological period.
	exam	1	Neogene.
neoanthropic	0.
	syl	ne:o+an+throp+ic
	pron	<2nE*u@n1Tropik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling modern man.
neoarsphenamine	0.
	syl	ne:o+ars+phen:a+mine
	pron	<2nE*ua:s1fen*2mEn>, <-fi1n@min>
	pos	n.
	def	a derivative of arsenic used in treating syphilis.
Neocene	1.
	syl	Ne:o+cene
	pron	<1nE*2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	formerly
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the Miocene and Pliocene epochs.
the	2.
	head	Neocene
	syl	the.
	def	the Neocene time or rock series.
Neocene	xref
	syl	Ne:o+cene
	pron	<1nE*2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {Neogene}.
neoclassicism	1.
	syl	ne:o+clas+si+cism
	pron	<2nE*u1kl@si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a late 18th- and early 19th-century style in architecture, decorative art, and fine art, based on the imitation of surviving classical models and types.
neoclassicism	2.
	syl	ne:o+clas+si+cism
	pron	<2nE*u1kl@si2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a movement of the 1920s, involving Hindemith, Stravinsky, etc., that sought to avoid the emotionalism of late romantic music by reviving the use of counterpoint, forms such as the classical suite, and small instrumental ensembles. &- {ne@.o+clas+si+cal} (@!ni$:$$$u#!kl@as$Ik%@l) {@!ne@.o+#!clas+sic} {@!ne@.o+#!clas+si+cist}
neocolonialism	0.
	syl	ne:o+co+lo+ni+al+ism
	pron	<2nE*uk*1l*uni*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the modern world
	def	political control by an outside power of a country that is in theory sovereign and independent, esp. through the domination of its economy.
neocolonial	sub
	head	neocolonialism
	syl	ne:o+co+1lo+ni:al
	pos	adj.
neocolonialist	sub
	head	neocolonialism
	syl	ne:o+co+1lo+ni+al+ist
	pos	n.
Neo-Darwinism	0.
	syl	Ne:o-Dar:win+ism
	pron	<2nE*u1da:win2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern theory of evolution that relates Darwinism to the occurrence of inherit?!able variation by genetic mutation.
Neo-Darwinian	sub
	head	Neo-Darwinism
	syl	Ne:o-Dar:1win+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
neodymium	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7neo -#7+didymium 
neodymium	0.
	syl	ne:o+dym+i:um
	pron	<2nE*u1dimi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic silvery-white metallic element of the lanthanide series, occurring principally in monazite: used in colouring glass. Symbol: Nd; atomic no.: 60; atomic wt.: 144.24; valency: 3; relative density: 6.80 and 7.00 (depending on allotrope); melting pt.: 1024?%C; boiling pt.: 3127?%C.
Neogaea	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7neo -#7+gaea, from Greek gaia earth
Neogaea	0.
	syl	Ne:o+gae:a
	pron	<2nE*u1JE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a zoogeographical area comprising the Neotropical region. Compare {Arctogaea, Notogaea}.
Neogaean	sub
	head	Neogaea
	syl	Ne:o+1gae:an
	pos	adj.
Neogene	1.
	syl	Ne:o+gene
	pron	<1nE*2JEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed during the Miocene, Pliocene, Pleistocene, and Holocene epochs.
the	2.
	head	Neogene
	syl	the.
	def	the Neogene period or system.
Neogene	xref
	syl	Ne:o+gene
	pron	<1nE*2JEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {Neocene}.
neoimpressionism	0.
	syl	ne:o+im+pres+sion+ism
	pron	<2nE*uim1preS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in French painting initiated mainly by Seurat in the 1880s and combining his vivid colour technique with strictly formal composition. See also {pointillism}.
neoimpressionist	sub
	head	neoimpressionism
	syl	ne:o+im+1pres+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Neo-Lamarckism	0.
	syl	Ne:o-La:marck+ism
	pron	<2nE*ul*1ma:kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern theory of evolution based on Lamarckism and emphasizing the influence of environmental factors on genetic changes.
Neo-Lamarckian	sub
	head	Neo-Lamarckism
	syl	Ne:o-La:1marck+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Neo-Latin	1.
	syl	Ne:o-Lat:in
	pron	<2nE*u1l@tin>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {New Latin}.
Neo-Latin	2.
	syl	Ne:o-Lat:in
	pron	<2nE*u1l@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to New Latin.
Neo-Latin	3.
	syl	Ne:o-Lat:in
	pron	<2nE*u1l@tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to language that developed from Latin; Romance.
neolith	0.
	syl	ne:o+lith
	pron	<1nE*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a Neolithic stone implement.
Neolithic	1.
	syl	Ne:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2nE*1liTik>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultural period that lasted in SW Asia from about 9000 to 6000 #7b.c. and in Europe from about 4000 to 2400 #7b.c. and was characterized by primitive crop-growing and stock-rearing and the use of polished stone and flint tools and weapons.
Neolithic	2.
	syl	Ne:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2nE*1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to this period.
Neolithic	xref
	syl	Ne:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2nE*1liTik>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Mesolithic, Palaeolithic}.
neologism	ety	C18: via French from #7neo -#7+ -logism, from Greek logos word, saying
neology	alt
	head	neologism
	or	neologism
	syl	ne+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
neologisms	infl
	head	neologism
	or	neolgies
	syl	ne+ol:o+gisms
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neolgies	infl
	head	neologism
	or	neologisms
	syl	ne+ol:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neologism	1.
	or	neology
	syl	ne+ol:o+gism
	pron	<ni1ol*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a newly coined word, or a phrase or familiar word used in a new sense.
neologism	2.
	or	neology
	syl	ne+ol:o+gism
	pron	<ni1ol*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of using or introducing neologisms.
neologism	3.
	or	neology
	syl	ne+ol:o+gism
	pron	<ni1ol*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a body of new ideas, esp. in theology.
neologist	sub
	head	neologism
	syl	ne+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
neologistic	sub
	head	neologism
	syl	ne+2ol:o+1gis+tic
	pron	<2ni*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
neologistical	sub
	head	neologism
	or	neological
	syl	ne+2ol:o+1gis+ti+cal
	pron	<2ni*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
neological	sub
	head	neologism
	or	neologistical
	syl	ne:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ni*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
neologistically	sub
	head	neologism
	or	neologically
	syl	ne+2ol:o+1gis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neologically	sub
	head	neologism
	or	neologistically
	syl	ne:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neologise	alt
	head	neologize
	or	neologize
	syl	ne+ol:o+gise
	pron	<ni1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
neologize	0.
	or	neologise
	syl	ne+ol:o+gize
	pron	<ni1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to invent or use neologisms.
Neo-Melanesian	0.
	syl	Ne:o-Mel:a:ne:si:an
	pos	n.
	def	an English-based creole language widely spoken in the SW Pacific, with borrowings from other languages, esp. Motu. Also called: {Beach-la-Mar}.
neomycin	0.
	syl	ne:o+my+cin
	pron	<2nE*u1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic obtained from the bacterium administered locally in the treatment of skin and eye infections or orally for bowel infections. Formula: C\1\2H\2\6N\4O\6.
neon	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek neon new
neon	1.
	syl	ne:on
	pron	<1nEon>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless rare gaseous element, an inert gas occurring in trace amounts in the atmosphere: used in illuminated signs and lights. Symbol: Ne; atomic no.: 10; atomic wt.: 20.179; density: 0.8999 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -248.67?%C; boiling pt.: -246.05?%C.
neon	2.
	syl	ne:on
	pron	<1nEon>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or illuminated by neon or neon lamps.
	exam	1	neon sign.
neonate	0.
	syl	ne:o+nate
	pron	<1nE*u2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a newborn child.
neonatal	sub
	head	neonate
	syl	ne:o+1na+tal
	pos	adj.
neon lamp	0.
	syl	ne:on lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a glass bulb or tube containing neon at low pressure that gives a pink or red glow when a voltage is applied.
neo-orthodoxy	0.
	syl	ne:o-or:tho:dox:y
	pron	<2nE*u1c:T*2doksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in 20th-century Protestantism, reasserting certain older traditional Christian doctrines.
neo-orthodox	sub
	head	neo-orthodoxy
	syl	ne:o-1or:tho:dox
	pos	adj.
neophyte	ety	C16: via Church Latin from New Testament Greek neophutos recently planted, from n*'eos new+ phuton a plant
neophyte	1.
	syl	ne:o+phyte
	pron	<1nE*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person newly converted to a religious faith.
neophyte	2.
	syl	ne:o+phyte
	pron	<1nE*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a novice in a religious order.
neophyte	3.
	syl	ne:o+phyte
	pron	<1nE*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a novice or beginner.
neophytic	sub
	head	neophyte
	syl	ne:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2nE*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
neoplasm	0.
	syl	ne:o+plasm
	pron	<1nE*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any abnormal new growth of tissue; tumour.
neoplastic	sub
	head	neoplasm
	syl	ne:o+plas+tic
	pron	<2nE*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
neoplasticism	0.
	syl	ne:o+plas+ti+cism
	pron	<2nE*u1pl@sti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the style of abstract painting evolved by Mondrian and the Dutch de Stijl movement, characterized by the use of horizontal and vertical lines and planes and by black, white, grey, and primary colours.
neoplasty	0.
	syl	ne:o+plas+ty
	pron	<1nE*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical formation of new tissue structures or repair of damaged structures.
Neo-Platonism	0.
	syl	Ne:o-Pla:to:nism
	pron	<2nE*u1plAt*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a philosophical system of the 3rd century #7a.d. combining elements of the Greek Judeo-Christian and Eastern traditions.
Neo-Platonic	sub
	head	Neo-Platonism
	syl	Ne:o-Pla:ton:ic
	pron	<2nE*upl*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
Neo-Platonist	sub
	head	Neo-Platonism
	syl	Ne:o-1Pla:to:nist
	pos	n.
neoprene	ety	C20: from #7neo -#7+pr (#7opyl) #7+ -#7ene 
neoprene	0.
	syl	ne:o+prene
	pron	<1nE*u2prEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic rubber obtained by the polymerization of chloroprene. It is resistant to oil and ageing and is used in waterproof products, such as diving suits, paints, and adhesives.
Neoscholasticism	0.
	syl	Ne:o+scho:las+ti+cism
	pron	<2nE*usk*1l@sti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a revival of scholasticism that attempts to adapt it to the needs of modern life.
Neoscholastic	sub
	head	Neoscholasticism
	syl	Ne:o+scho:1las+tic
	pos	adj.
neoteny	ety	C19: from New Latin neotenia, from Greek #7neo -#7+ teinein to stretch
neoteny	0.
	syl	ne+ot+e:ny
	pron	<ni1ot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the persistence of larval features in the adult form of an animal. For example, the adult axolotl, a salamander, retains larval external gills. See also {paedogenesis}.
neotenous	sub
	head	neoteny
	syl	ne+1ot+e:nous
	pos	adj.
neoteric	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek ne*_oterikos young, fresh, from neoteros younger, more recent, from neos new, recent
neoteric	1.
	syl	ne:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2nE*u1terik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	belonging to a new fashion or trend; modern.
	exam	1	a neoteric genre.
neoteric	2.
	syl	ne:o+ter+ic
	pron	<2nE*u1terik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a new writer or philosopher.
neoterically	sub
	head	neoteric
	syl	ne:o+1ter:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Neotropical	0.
	syl	Ne:o+trop:i+cal
	pron	<2nE*u1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographical region consisting of South America and North America south of the tropic of Cancer.
neotype	0.
	syl	ne:o+type
	pron	<1nE*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a specimen selected to replace a type specimen that has been lost or destroyed.
Neozoic	0.
	syl	Ne:o+zo+ic
	pron	<2nE*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or formed at any time after the end of the Mesozoic era.
NEP	0.
	syl	N.E.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Economic Policy.
Nepal	0.
	syl	Ne+pal
	pron	<ni1pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in S Asia: the world's only Hindu kingdom; united in 1768 by the Gurkhas; consists of swampy jungle in the south and great massifs, valleys, and gorges of the Himalayas over the rest of the country, with many peaks over 8000 m (26000 ft.) (notably Everest and Kanchenjunga). Official language: Nepali. Religion: Hindu and Mahayana Buddhist. Currency: rupee. Capital: Katmandu. Pop.: 11555983 (1971). Area: 140797 sq. km (54362 sq. miles).
Nepalese	sub
	head	Nepal
	syl	Nep:a+lese
	pron	<2nep*1lEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Nepali	1.
	syl	Ne+pal:i
	pron	<ni1pc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Nepal, also spoken in Sikkim and parts of India. It forms the E group of Pahari and belongs to the Indic branch of Indo-European.
Nepali	2.
	syl	Ne+pal:i
	pron	<ni1pc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Nepal; a Nepalese.
Nepali	3.
	syl	Ne+pal:i
	pron	<ni1pc:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Nepal, its inhabitants, or their language; Nepalese.
nepenthe	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek n*_epenthes sedative made from a herb, from n*_e- not+ penthos grief
nepenthe	1.
	syl	ne+pen+the
	pron	<ni1penTi>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug, or the plant providing it, that ancient writers referred to as a means of forgetting grief or trouble.
nepenthe	2.
	syl	ne+pen+the
	pron	<ni1penTi>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that produces sleep, forgetfulness, or pleasurable dreaminess.
nepenthean	sub
	head	nepenthe
	syl	ne+1pen+the:an
	pos	adj.
neper	ety	C20: named after John N#7apier (1550-1617); the name was approved in 1928
neper	0.
	syl	ne+per
	pron	<1nAp*>, <1nE->
	pos	n.
	def	a unit expressing the ratio of two quantities, esp. amplitudes in telecommunications, equal to the natural logarithm of the ratio of the two quantities. Symbol: Np, N
nepheline	ety	C19: from French n*'eph*'eline, from Greek nephel*_e cloud, so called because pieces of it become cloudy if dipped in nitric acid
nephelite	alt
	head	nepheline
	or	nepheline
	syl	neph+e:lite
	pron	<1nefi2lIt>
	pos	n.
nepheline	0.
	or	nephelite
	syl	neph+e:line
	pron	<1nefilin>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish mineral consisting of sodium potassium aluminium silicate in hexagonal crystalline form: used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics. Formula: (Na,K)(AlSi)\2O\4.
nephelinite	0.
	syl	neph+e:lin+ite
	pron	<1nefili2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained basic laval rock consisting of pyroxene and nepheline.
nephelometer	0.
	syl	neph+e:lom+e:ter
	pron	<2nefi1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an instrument for measuring the size or density of particles suspended in a fluid. &- {neph+e@.lo+me+tric} (@!n$ef$Il$$$u#!m$etr$Ik) &- {@!neph+e@.#!lom+e@.try}
nephew	ety	C13: from Old French neveu, from Latin nep*_os; related to Old English nefa, Old High German nevo relative
nephew	0.
	syl	neph+ew
	pron	<1nevju:>, <1nef->
	pos	n.
	def	a son of one's sister or brother.
nephogram	0.
	syl	neph:o+gram
	pron	<1nef*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a photograph of a cloud.
nephograph	0.
	syl	neph:o+graph
	pron	<1nef*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for photographing clouds.
nephology	0.
	syl	ne+phol+o:gy
	pron	<ni1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of clouds.
nephological	sub
	head	nephology
	syl	neph:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nef*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
nephologist	sub
	head	nephology
	syl	ne+1phol:o+gist
	pos	n.
nephoscope	0.
	syl	neph:o+scope
	pron	<1nef*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the altitude, velocity, and direction of movement of clouds.
nephralgia	0.
	syl	ne+phral+gi:a
	pron	<ni1fr@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in a kidney.
nephralgic	sub
	head	nephralgia
	syl	ne+1phral+gic
	pos	adj.
nephrectomies	infl
	head	nephrectomy
	syl	ne+phrec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nephrectomy	0.
	syl	ne+phrec+to+my
	pron	<ni1frekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of a kidney.
nephridium	ety	C19: New Latin: little kidney
nephridiia	infl
	head	nephridium
	syl	ne+phrid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nephridium	0.
	syl	ne+phrid+i:um
	pron	<ni1fridi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple excretory organ of many invertebrates, consisting of a tube through which waste products pass to the exterior.
nephridial	sub
	head	nephridium
	syl	ne+1phrid+i:al
	pos	adj.
nephrite	ety	C18: via German Nephrit from Greek nephr*'os kidney, so called because it was thought to be beneficial in kidney disorders
nephrite	0.
	syl	neph+rite
	pron	<1nefrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough fibrous amphibole mineral: a variety of jade consisting of calcium magnesium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form. Formula: Ca\2Mg\5Si\8O\2\2(OH)\2.
nephritic	1.
	syl	ne+phrit+ic
	pron	<ni1fritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the kidneys.
nephritic	2.
	syl	ne+phrit+ic
	pron	<ni1fritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or affected with nephritis.
nephritis	0.
	syl	ne+phri+tis
	pron	<ni1frItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a kidney.
nephro-	ety	from Greek nephros 
nephron	0.
	syl	neph+ron
	pron	<1nefron>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the minute urine-secreting tubules that form the functional unit of the kidneys.
nephrosis	0.
	syl	ne+phro+sis
	pron	<ni1fr*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any noninflammatory degenerative kidney disease.
nephrotic	sub
	head	nephrosis
	syl	ne+phrot+ic
	pron	<ni1frotik>
	pos	adj.
nephrotomies	infl
	head	nephrotomy
	syl	ne+phrot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nephrotomy	0.
	syl	ne+phrot:o+my
	pron	<ni1frot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into a kidney.
nepit	0.
	syl	ne+pit
	pron	<1nEpit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{nit%4}}.
ne plus ultra	ety	literally: not more beyond (that is, go no further), allegedly a warning to sailors inscribed on the Pillars of Hercules at Gibraltar
ne plus ultra	0.
	syl	ne plus ul+tra
	pron	Latin. <1nA> <1plus> <1ultra:>
	pos	n.
	def	the extreme or perfect point or state.
Cornelius	infl
	head	Nepos
	syl	Cor:ne:li:us.
	pos	n.
Nepos	0.
	syl	Ne:pos
	pron	<1nEpos>
	pos	n.
	def	??100-??25 #7b.c., Roman historian and biographer; author of
nepotism	ety	C17: from Italian nepotismo, from nepote #7nephew, from the former papal practice of granting special favours to nephews or other relatives
nepotism	0.
	syl	nep:o+tism
	pron	<1nep*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	favouritism shown to relatives or close friends by those with power or influence.
nepotic	sub
	head	nepotism
	or	nepotistic
	syl	ne+pot+ic
	pron	<ni1potik>
	pos	adj.
nepotistic	sub
	head	nepotism
	or	nepotic
	syl	nep:o+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
nepotist	sub
	head	nepotism
	syl	nep:o+tist
	pos	n.
Neptune	H1.0.
	syl	Nep:tune
	pron	<1neptju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of the sea. Greek counterpart: {Poseidon}.
Neptune	H2.0.
	syl	Nep+tune
	pron	<1neptju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth planet from the sun, having two satellites, Triton and Nereid. Mean distance from sun: 4497 million km; period of revolution around sun: 164.8 years; period of rotation: 15.8 hours; diameter and mass: 3.5 and 17.46 times that of earth respectively.
Neptunian	1.
	syl	Nep+tu+ni:an
	pron	<nep1tju:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Neptune or the sea.
Neptunian	2.
	syl	Nep+tu+ni:an
	pron	<nep1tju:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Neptune.
Neptunian	3.
	syl	Nep+tu+ni:an
	pron	<nep1tju:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of sedimentary rock formations such as dykes
	def	formed under water.
neptunium	0.
	syl	nep+tu+ni:um
	pron	<nep1tju:ni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery metallic transuranic element synthesized in the production of plutonium and occurring in trace amounts in uranium ores. Symbol: Np; atomic no.: 93; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%3%7Np: 2.14#M10%6 years; valency: 3, 4, 5, or 6; relative density: 20.25; melting pt.: 640?%C; boiling pt.: 3902?%C (est.).
neptunium series	0.
	syl	nep+tu+ni:um se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive series that starts with plutonium-241 and ends with bismuth-209. Neptunium-237 is the longest-lived member of the series.
neral	0.
	syl	ne+ral
	pron	<1ni*r@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the isomer of citral.
NERC	0.
	syl	N.E.R.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Natural Environment Research Council.
Nereid	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek N*_er*_eid, from N#7ereus ; compare Latin n*_are to swim
Nereides	infl
	head	Nereid
	syl	Ne+re:i+des
	pron	<n*1rE*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nereid	H1.0.
	syl	Ne+re:id
	pron	<1ni*riid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of the 50 sea nymphs who were the daughters of the sea god Nereus.
Nereid	H2.0.
	syl	Ne+re:id
	pron	<1ni*riid>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two natural satellites of the planet Neptune. It is the smaller of the two, and the more distant from the planet. Compare {{Triton} %2}.
nereis	ety	C18: from Latin; see N#7ereid %1
nereis	0.
	syl	ne+re:is
	pron	<1ni*riis>
	pos	n.
	def	any polychaete worm of the genus See {ragworm}.
Nereus	0.
	syl	Ne:re:us
	pron	<1ni*ri2u:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sea god who lived in the depths of the sea with his wife Doris and their daughters the Nereides.
Neri	0.
	syl	Ne:ri
	pron	<1ni*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Saint {Phil@.ip}. Italian name 1515-95, Italian priest; founder of the Congregation of the Oratory (1564). Feast day: May 26.
neritic	ety	C20: perhaps from Latin n*_er*_ita sea mussel, from Greek n*_er*'it*_es, from N#7ereus 
neritic	0.
	syl	ne+rit+ic
	pron	<ne1ritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or formed in the region of shallow seas near a coastline.
Walther Hermann	infl
	head	Nernst
	syl	Wal:ther Her:mann
	pron	<1valt*r> <1herman>
	pos	n.
Nernst	0.
	syl	Nernst
	pron	German <nernst>
	pos	n.
	def	1864-1941, German physical chemist who formulated the third law of thermodynamics: Nobel prize for chemistry 1920.
Nernst heat theorem	0.
	syl	Nernst heat the:o+rem
	pron	<ne*nst>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that reactions in crystalline solids involve changes in entropy that tend to zero as the temperature approaches absolute zero. See {{law of thermodynamics} (sense 1)}.
Nero	0.
	syl	Ne:ro
	pron	<1ni*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	full name original name 37-68 #7a.d., Roman emperor (54-68). He became notorious for his despotism and cruelty, and was alleged to have started the fire (64) that destroyed a large part of Rome.
neroli oil	ety	C17: named after Anne Marie de la Tremo*"ille of Neroli, French-born Italian princess believed to have discovered it
neroli	alt
	head	neroli oil
	or	neroli oil
	syl	ner:o+li
	pron	<1ni*r*li>
	pos	n.
neroli oil	0.
	or	neroli
	syl	ner:o+li oil
	pron	<1ni*r*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown oil distilled from the flowers of various orange trees, esp. the Seville orange: used in perfumery.
Pablo	infl
	head	Neruda
	syl	Pa:blo
	pron	<1pa$Blo>
	pos	n.
Neruda	0.
	syl	Ne+ru+da
	pron	Spanish <nA1ruDa>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of , 1904-73, Chilean poet. His works include (1924) and (1950), an epic history of the Americas: Nobel prize for literature 1971.
Nerva	0.
	syl	Ner:va
	pron	<1nR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	full name ??30-98 #7a.d., Roman emperor (96-98), who introduced some degree of freedom after the repressive reign of Domitian. He adopted Trajan as his son and successor.
G'erard de	infl
	head	Nerval
	syl	G*'e:rard de
	pron	<ZA1ra:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Nerval	0.
	syl	Ner:val
	pron	French <ner1val>
	pos	n.
	def	pseudonym of 1808-55, French poet, noted esp. for the sonnets of mysticism, myth, and private passion in (1854).
nervate	0.
	syl	ner+vate
	pron	<1nR:vAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having veins.
nervature	alt
	head	nervation
	or	nervation
	syl	ner+va+ture
	pron	<1nR:v*C*>
	pos	n.
nervation	0.
	or	nervature
	syl	ner+va+tion
	pron	<nR:1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {venation}.
nerve	ety	C16: from Latin nervus; related to Greek neuron; compare Sanskrit sn*_avan sinew
nerve	1.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the cordlike bundles of fibres that conduct sensory or motor impulses between the brain or spinal cord and another part of the body.
nerve	2.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	courage, bravery, or steadfastness.
lose one's nerve	3.
	head	nerve
	syl	lose one's nerve.
	def	to become timid, esp. failing to perform some audacious act.
nerve	4.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	boldness or effrontery; impudence.
	exam	1	he had the nerve to swear at me.
nerve	5.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	muscle or sinew (often in the phrase {strain every nerve) }.
nerve	6.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a large vein in a leaf.
nerve	7.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the veins of an insect's wing.
nerve	8.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give courage to (oneself); steel (oneself).
nerve	9.
	syl	nerve
	pron	<nR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with nerve or nerves.
nerve cell	0.
	syl	nerve cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {neuron}.
nerve centre	1.
	syl	nerve cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a group of nerve cells associated with a specific function.
nerve centre	2.
	syl	nerve cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a principal source of control over any complex activity.
	exam	1	Wall Street is the financial nerve centre of America.
nerve fibre	0.
	syl	nerve fi+bre
	pos	n.
	def	a threadlike extension of a nerve cell; axon.
nerve gas	0.
	syl	nerve gas
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in chemical warfare
	def	any of various poisonous gases that have a paralysing effect on the central nervous system that can be fatal.
nerve impulse	0.
	syl	nerve im+pulse
	pos	n.
	def	the electrical wave transmitted along a nerve fibre, usually following stimulation of the nerve-cell body. See also {action potential}.
nerveless	1.
	syl	nerve+less
	pron	<1nR:vlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	calm and collected.
nerveless	2.
	syl	nerve+less
	pron	<1nR:vlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	listless or feeble.
nervelessly	sub
	head	nerveless
	syl	nerve+less+ly
	pos	adv.
nervelessness	sub
	head	nerveless
	syl	nerve+less+ness
	pos	n.
nerve-wracking	alt
	head	nerve-racking
	or	nerve-racking
	syl	nerve-wrack:ing
	pos	adj.
nerve-racking	0.
	or	nerve-wracking
	syl	nerve-rack:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	very distressing, exhausting, or harrowing.
nerves	1.
	syl	nerves
	pron	<nR:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the imagined source of emotional control.
	exam	1	my nerves won't stand it.
nerves	2.
	syl	nerves
	pron	<nR:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anxiety, tension, or imbalance.
	exam	1	she's all nerves.
bundle of nerves	3.
	head	nerves
	syl	bundle of nerves.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very nervous person.
get on one's nerves	4.
	head	nerves
	syl	get on one's nerves.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to irritate, annoy, or upset one.
nervine	ety	C17: from New Latin nerv*_inus, from Latin nervus #7nerve 
nervine	1.
	syl	nerv+ine
	pron	<1nR:vEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a soothing or calming effect upon the nerves.
nervine	2.
	syl	nerv+ine
	pron	<1nR:vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a nervine drug or agent.
nerving	0.
	syl	nerv+ing
	pron	<1nR:viG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	surgical removal of part of a nerve trunk, usually because of chronic and disabling inflammation.
nervous	1.
	syl	nerv+ous
	pron	<1nR:v*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very excitable or sensitive; highly strung.
nervous	2.
	syl	nerv+ous
	pron	<1nR:v*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	apprehensive or worried.
	exam	1	I'm nervous of traffic.
nervous	3.
	syl	nerv+ous
	pron	<1nR:v*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing nerves; neural.
	exam	1	nervous tissue.
nervous	4.
	syl	nerv+ous
	pron	<1nR:v*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting the nerves or nervous tissue.
	exam	1	a nervous disease.
nervous	5.
	syl	nerv+ous
	pron	<1nR:v*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	active, vigorous, or forceful.
nervously	sub
	head	nervous
	syl	nerv+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
nervousness	sub
	head	nervous
	syl	nerv+ous+ness
	pos	n.
nervous breakdown	0.
	syl	nerv+ous break+down
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	a psychiatric illness characterized by irritability, depression, fatigue, insomnia, and nonspecific or ill-defined physical complaints. Former name: {neurasthenia}.
nervous system	0.
	syl	nerv+ous sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the sensory and control apparatus of all multicellular animals above the level of sponges, consisting of a network of nerve cells (see {neuron}) . See also {central nervous system}.
nervure	ety	C19: from French; see #7nerve, -#7ure 
nervure	1.
	syl	ner+vure
	pron	<1nR:vju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	any of the stiff chitinous rods that form the supporting framework of an insect's wing; vein.
nervure	2.
	syl	ner+vure
	pron	<1nR:vju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of the veins or ribs of a leaf.
nervier	infl
	head	nervy
	syl	nerv:i+er
	pos	adj.
nerviest	infl
	head	nervy
	syl	nerv:i+est.
	pos	adj.
nervy	1.
	syl	nerv:y
	pron	<1nR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	tense or apprehensive.
nervy	2.
	syl	nerv:y
	pron	<1nR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or needing bravery or endur?!ance.
nervy	3.
	syl	nerv:y
	pron	<1nR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	brash or cheeky.
nervy	4.
	syl	nerv:y
	pron	<1nR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	muscu?!lar; sinewy.
nervily	sub
	head	nervy
	syl	nerv:i+ly
	pos	adv.
nerviness	sub
	head	nervy
	syl	nerv:i+ness
	pos	n.
nescience	ety	C17: from Late Latin nescientia, from Latin nesc*_ire to be ignorant of, from ne not+ sc*_ire to know; compare #7science 
nescience	1.
	syl	nes+ci+ence
	pron	<1nesi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or literary word for {ignorance}.
nescience	2.
	syl	nes+ci+ence
	pron	<1nesi*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lack of religious belief; agnosticism.
nescient	sub
	head	nescience
	syl	nes+ci+ent
	pos	adj.
nesh	ety	from Old English hnesce; related to Gothic hnasqus tender, soft; of obscure origin
nesh	1.
	syl	nesh
	pron	<neS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	sensitive to the cold.
nesh	2.
	syl	nesh
	pron	<neS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	timid or cowardly.
ness	ety	Old English n@as headland; related to Old Norse nes, Old English nasu #7nose 
ness	0.a.
	syl	ness
	pron	<nes>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a promontory or headland.
ness	0.b.
	syl	ness
	pron	<nes>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	Orford Ness.
Loch	infl
	head	Ness
	syl	Loch.
	pos	n.
Ness	0.
	syl	Ness
	pron	<nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW Scotland, in the Great Glen: said to be inhabited by a legendary aquatic monster. Length: 36 km (22.5 miles). Depth: 229 m (754 ft.).
-ness	ety	Old English -nes, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic -nassus 
-ness	0.
	syl	-ness
	usage	suffix forming nouns chiefly from adjectives and participles.
	def	indicating state, condition, or quality, or an instance of one of these.
	exam	1	greatness;
	exam	2	selfishness;
	exam	3	meaninglessness;
	exam	4	a kindness.
nesselrode	ety	C19: named after Count N#7esselrode, whose chef invented the dish
nesselrode	0.
	syl	nes+sel+rode
	pron	<1nesL2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich frozen pudding, made of chestnuts, eggs, cream, etc.
Nesselrode	0.
	syl	Nes:sel:rode
	pron	<1nesL2r*ud>, Russian <nisil1rcd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Karl Rob@.ert}. 1780-1862, Russian diplomat: as foreign minister (1822-56), he negotiated the Treaty of Paris after the Crimean War (1856).
Nessus	0.
	syl	Nes:sus
	pron	<1nes*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a centaur that killed Hercules. A garment dipped in its blood fatally poisoned Hercules, who had been given it by Deianira who thought it was a love charm.
nest	ety	Old English; related to Latin n*_idus (nest) and to #7beneath, sit 
nest	1.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or structure in which birds, fishes, insects, reptiles, mice, etc., lay eggs or give birth to young.
nest	2.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of animals of the same species and their young occupying a common habitat.
	exam	1	an ants' nest.
nest	3.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	def	a place fostering something undesirable.
	exam	1	a nest of thievery.
nest	4.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	def	the people in such a place.
	exam	1	a nest of thieves.
nest	5.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosy or secluded place.
nest	6.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of things, usually of graduated sizes, designed to fit together.
	exam	1	a nest of tables.
nest	7.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a weapon emplacement.
	exam	1	a machine-gun nest.
nest	8.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or inhabit a nest.
nest	9.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt for birds' nests.
nest	10.
	syl	nest
	pron	<nest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in a nest.
nester	sub
	head	nest
	syl	nest+er
	pos	n.
nestlike	sub
	head	nest
	syl	nest+2like
	pos	adj.
nest egg	1.
	syl	nest egg
	pos	n.
	def	a fund of money kept in reserve; savings.
nest egg	2.
	syl	nest egg
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or artificial egg left in a nest to induce hens to lay their eggs in it.
nestle	ety	Old English nestlian. See #7nest 
nestle	1.
	syl	nes+tle
	pron	<1nesL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up or down
	def	to snuggle, settle, or cuddle closely.
nestle	2.
	syl	nes+tle
	pron	<1nesL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in a sheltered or protected position; lie snugly.
nestle	3.
	syl	nes+tle
	pron	<1nesL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shelter or place snugly or partly concealed, as in a nest.
nestler	sub
	head	nestle
	syl	nes+tler
	pos	n.
nestling	ety	C14: from #7nest+-#7{ling %1}
nestling	1.a.
	syl	nest+ling
	pron	<1nestliG>, <1nesliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young bird not yet fledged.
nestling	1.b.
	syl	nest+ling
	pron	<1nestliG>, <1nesliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a nestling thrush.
nestling	2.
	syl	nest+ling
	pron	<1nestliG>, <1nesliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any young person or animal.
Nestor	1.
	syl	Nes:tor
	pron	<1nestc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the oldest and wisest of the Greeks in the Trojan War.
Nestor	2.
	syl	Nes:tor
	pron	<1nestc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a wise old man; sage.
Nestorianism	0.
	syl	Nes+to+ri+an+ism
	pron	<ne1stc:ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that Christ was two distinct persons, divine and human, implying a denial that the Virgin Mary was the mother of God. It is attributed to the heresiarch Nestorius and survives in the Iraqi Church.
Nestorian	sub
	head	Nestorianism
	syl	Nes+1to+ri:an
	pos	n. adj.
Nestorius	0.
	syl	Nes:to:ri:us
	pron	<ne1stc:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??451 #7a.d., Syrian churchman; patriarch of Constantinople (428-431).
Nestorian	sub
	head	Nestorius
	syl	Nes+1to+ri:an
	pos	adj.
net	ety	Old English net; related to Gothic nati, Dutch net 
net	H1.1.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	an openwork fabric of string, rope, wire, etc.; mesh.
net	H1.2.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a device made of net, used to protect or enclose things or to trap animals.
net	H1.3.a.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin light mesh fabric of cotton, nylon, or other fibre, used for curtains, dresses, etc.
net	H1.3.b.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	net curtains.
net	H1.4.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan, strategy, etc., intended to trap or ensnare.
	exam	1	the murderer slipped through the police net.
net	H1.5.a.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of net that divides the playing area into two equal parts.
net	H1.5.b.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that hits the net, whether or not it goes over.
net	H1.6.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	the goal in soccer, hockey, etc.
net	H1.7.a.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a pitch surrounded by netting, used for practice.
net	H1.7.b.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	a practice session in a net.
net	H1.8.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {network} (sense 2).
nets	infl
	head	net
	syl	nets
	pos	vb.
netting	infl
	head	net
	syl	net+ting
	pos	vb.
netted	infl
	head	net
	syl	net+ted.
	pos	vb.
net	H1.9.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch with or as if with a net; ensnare.
net	H1.10.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shelter or surround with a net.
net	H1.11.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Tennis, badminton, etc.
	def	to hit a shot into the net.
net	H1.12.
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a net out of (rope, string, etc.).
net	ety	C14: clean, neat, from French net #7neat ; related to Dutch net, German nett 
nett	alt
	head	net
	or	net
	syl	nett
	pron	<net>
	pos	adj.
net	H2.1.
	or	nett
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	adj.
	def	remaining after all deductions, as for taxes, expenses, losses, etc..
	exam	1	net profit.
net	H2.2.
	or	nett
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weight
	def	after deducting tare.
net	H2.3.
	or	nett
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	adj.
	def	ultimate; final; conclusive (esp. in the phrase {net result) }.
net	H2.4.
	or	nett
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	n.
	def	net income, profits, weight, etc.
nets	infl
	head	net
	syl	nets
	pos	vb.
netting	infl
	head	net
	syl	net+ting
	pos	vb.
netted	infl
	head	net
	syl	net+ted.
	pos	vb.
net	H2.5.
	or	nett
	syl	net
	pron	<net>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield or earn as clear profit.
Netaji	ety	Hindi, from neta leader+-#7ji 
Netaji	0.
	syl	Ne+ta+ji
	pron	<1nAta:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the title for Subhash Chandra {Bose}.
netball	0.
	syl	net+ball
	pron	<1net2bcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a team game similar to basketball played mainly by women.
netballer	sub
	head	netball
	syl	net+2ball+er
	pos	n.
net domestic product	0.
	syl	net do+mes+tic prod+uct
	pos	n.
	qual	Econ.
	def	the gross domestic product minus an allowance for the depreciation of capital goods.
Neth	0.
	syl	Neth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Netherlands.
nether	ety	Old English niothera, nithera, literally: further down, from nither down. Related to Old Irish nitaram, German nieder 
nether	0.
	syl	neth+er
	pron	<1ne@d*>
	pos	adj.
	def	placed or situated below, beneath, or underground.
	exam	1	nether regions;
	exam	2	a nether lip.
Nethe	infl
	head	Netherlands
	syl	Nethe.
	pos	n.
Netherlands	1.
	syl	Neth+er+lands
	pron	<1ne@d*l*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Holland}. a kingdom in NW Europe, on the North Sea: declared independence from Spain in 1581 as the United Provinces; became a major maritime and commercial power in the 17th century, gaining many overseas possessions; a member of the Common Market. It is mostly flat and low-lying, with about 40 per cent of the land being below sea level, much of it on polders protected by dykes. Language: Dutch. Religion: Christian majority, with both Protestant and Roman Catholic Churches. Currency: guilder. Capital: Am?!sterdam, with the seat of government at The Hague. Pop.: 13541000 (1974 est.). Area: 40883 sq. km (15785 sq. miles). Dutch name: {Nederland}.
Netherlands	2.
	syl	Neth+er+lands
	pron	<1ne@d*l*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	the kingdom of the Netherlands together with the Flemish-speaking part of Belgium, esp. as ruled by Spain and Austria before 1581; the Low Countries.
Netherlander	sub
	head	Netherlands
	syl	Neth+er+land+er
	pron	<1ne@d*2l@nd*>
	pos	n.
Nethe	infl
	head	Netherlands Antilles
	syl	Nethe.
	pos	n.
Netherlands Antilles	0.
	syl	Neth+er+lands An+til+les
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two groups of islands in the Caribbean, in the Lesser Antilles: overseas division of the Netherlands, consisting of the S group of Cura*,cao, Aruba, and Bonaire, and the N group of St. Eustatius, Saba, and the S part of St. Martin; economy based on refining oil from Venezuela. Capital: Willemstad (on Cura*,cao). Pop.: 230824 (1972 est.). Area: 996 sq. km (390 sq. miles). Former names: {Cura*,cao} (until 1949), {Dutch West Indies, Netherlands West Indies}.
Nethe	infl
	head	Netherlands East Indies
	syl	Nethe.
	pos	n.
Netherlands East Indies	0.
	syl	Neth+er+lands East In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1798-1945) for {Indonesia}.
Netherlands Guiana	0.
	syl	Neth+er+lands Gui+an:a
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Surinam}.
Nethe	infl
	head	Netherlands West Indies
	syl	Nethe.
	pos	n.
Netherlands West Indies	0.
	syl	Neth+er+lands West In+dies
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {Netherlands Antilles}.
nethe	infl
	head	nethermost
	syl	nethe.
	pos	determiner.
nethermost	0.
	syl	neth:er+most
	pron	<1ne@d*2m*ust>
	pos	determiner.
	def	farthest down; lowest.
nether world	1.
	syl	neth+er world
	pos	n.
	def	the world after death; the underworld.
nether world	2.
	syl	neth+er world
	pos	n.
	def	hell.
nether world	xref
	syl	neth+er world
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nether regions}.
net national product	0.
	syl	net na+tion+al prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	gross national product minus an allowance for the depreciation of capital goods.
Antonio (Agostinho)	infl
	head	Neto
	syl	An:to:ni:o (Agostinho)
	pos	n.
Neto	0.
	syl	Ne:to
	pron	<1net*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Angolan statesman; president of the People's Republic of Angola since 1975.
net profit	0.
	syl	net prof+it
	pos	n.
	def	gross profit minus all operating costs not included in the calculation of gross profit, esp. wages, overheads, and depreciation.
netsuke	ety	C19: from Japanese
netsuke	0.
	syl	net+su+ke
	pron	<1netsuki>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Japan
	def	a carved toggle, esp. of wood or ivory, originally used to tether a medicine box worn dangling from the waist.
nett	0.
	syl	nett
	pron	<net>
	pos	adj. n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {net} %2.
netting	0.
	syl	net+ting
	pron	<1netiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any netted fabric or structure.
nettle	ety	Old English netele; related to Old High German nazza (German Nessel) 
nettle	1.
	syl	net+tle
	pron	<1netL>
	pos	n.
	def	any weedy plant of the temperate urticaceous genus such as ({stinging nettle}) , having serrated leaves with stinging hairs and greenish flowers.
nettle	2.
	syl	net+tle
	pron	<1netL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other urticaceous plants with stinging hairs or spines.
nettle	3.
	syl	net+tle
	pron	<1netL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that resemble urticaceous nettles, such as the dead-nettle, hemp nettle, and horse nettle.
grasp the nettle	4.
	head	nettle
	syl	grasp the nettle.
	def	to attempt or approach something with boldness and courage.
nettle	5.
	syl	net+tle
	pron	<1netL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bother; irritate.
nettle	6.
	syl	net+tle
	pron	<1netL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sting as a nettle does.
nettle-like	sub
	head	nettle
	syl	net:tle-2like
	pos	adj.
nettly	sub
	head	nettle
	syl	net+tly
	pos	adj.
nettle rash	0.
	syl	net+tle rash
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {urticaria}.
nettlesome	0.
	syl	net+tle+some
	pron	<1netLs*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or susceptible to irritation.
net ton	0.
	syl	net ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {{ton%1} (sense 2)}.
netty	ety	of obscure origin
netties	infl
	head	netty
	syl	net+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
netty	0.
	syl	net+ty
	pron	<1neti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeast English dialect.
	def	a lavatory, originally an earth closet.
network	1.
	syl	net+work
	pron	<1net2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an interconnected group or system.
	exam	1	a network of shops.
network	2.
	syl	net+work
	pron	<1net2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of intersecting lines, roads, veins, etc.
network	3.
	syl	net+work
	pron	<1net2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {net} (sense 1) or {netting}.
network	4.
	syl	net+work
	pron	<1net2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Radio.
	def	a group of broadcasting stations that all transmit the same programme simultaneously.
network	5.
	syl	net+work
	pron	<1net2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a system of interconnected components or circuits.
Neubrandenburg	0.
	syl	Neu+bran+den+burg
	pron	German <2nci1brandN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N East Germany: 14th-century city walls. Pop.: 52998 (1972 est.).
Neuchatel	1.
	syl	Neu+ch*^a+tel
	pron	French <n$oSa1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton in the Jura Mountains of NW Switzerland. Capital: Neuch*^atel. Pop.: 169173 (1970). Area: 798 sq. km (308 sq. miles).
Neuchatel	2.
	syl	Neu+ch*^a+tel
	pron	French <n$oSa1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Switzerland, capital of Neuch*^atel canton, on Lake Neuch*^atel: until 1848 the seat of the last hereditary rulers in Switzerland. Pop.: 38784 (1970).
Lake	3.
	head	Neuchatel
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in W Switzerland: the largest lake wholly in Switzerland. Area: 216 sq. km (83 sq. miles).
Neuchatel	xref
	syl	Neu+ch*^a+tel
	pron	French <n$oSa1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	German name (for senses 1 and 2): {Neu+en+burg} (#!n@$$I$$n@!b$urk).
Neufchatel	ety	named after Neufch*^atel, town in N France where it is made
Neufchatel	0.
	syl	Neuf+ch*^a+tel
	pron	French <n$oSa1tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft creamy whole milk cheese, similar to cream cheese.
Neuilly-sur-Seine	0.
	syl	Neuil:ly-sur-Seine
	qual	French
	def	n@oji syr #!s$en) a town in N France, on the Seine: a suburb of NW Paris. Pop.: 66095 (1975).
Johann Balthasar	1.
	head	Neumann
	syl	Jo:hann Bal:tha:sar
	pron	<1jo:han> <1baltazar>
	def	1687-1753, German rococo architect. His masterpiece is the church of Vierzehnheiligen in Bavaria.
Neumann	2.
	syl	Neu:mann
	pron	German <1nciman>
	pos	n.
	def	See (John) {von Neumann}.
neume	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin neuma group of notes sung on one breath, from Greek pneuma breath
neum	alt
	head	neume
	or	neume
	syl	neum
	pron	<nju:m>
	pos	n.
neume	0.
	or	neum
	syl	neume
	pron	<nju:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	one of a series of notational symbols used before the 14th century.
neumic	sub
	head	neume
	syl	neum+ic
	pos	adj.
Neumunster	0.
	syl	Neu+m*"un+ster
	pron	German <2nci1mynst*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N West Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein: manufacturing of textiles and machinery. Pop.: 86100 (1970).
neural	0.
	syl	neu+ral
	pron	<1nju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a nerve or the nervous system.
neurally	sub
	head	neural
	syl	neu+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
neuralgia	0.
	syl	neu+ral+gia
	pron	<nju1r@lJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	severe spasmodic pain along the course of one or more nerves.
neuralgic	sub
	head	neuralgia
	syl	neu+1ral+gic
	pos	adj.
neurasthenia	0.
	syl	neu+ras+the+ni:a
	pron	<2nju*r*s1TEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete technical term for {nervous breakdown}.
neurasthenic	sub
	head	neurasthenia
	syl	neu+ras+then+ic
	pron	<2nju*r*s1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
neurasthenically	sub
	head	neurasthenia
	syl	neu+ras+1then:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neurectomies	infl
	head	neurectomy
	syl	neu+rec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neurectomy	0.
	syl	neu+rec+to+my
	pron	<nju1rekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical removal of a nerve segment.
neurilemma	ety	C19: from French n*'evril*`eme, from Greek neuron nerve+ eil*_ema covering, but influenced also by Greek lemma husk
neurilemma	0.
	syl	neu+ri+lem+ma
	pron	<2nju*ri1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {neurolemma}.
neuritis	0.
	syl	neu+ri+tis
	pron	<nju1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a nerve or nerves, often accompanied by pain and loss of function in the affected part.
neuritic	sub
	head	neuritis
	syl	neu+rit+ic
	pron	<nju1ritik>
	pos	adj.
neuro-	ety	from Greek neuron nerve; related to Latin nervus 
neuroblast	0.
	syl	neu+ro+blast
	pron	<1nju*r*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	an embryonic nerve cell.
neurocoele	0.
	syl	neu+ro+coele
	pron	<1nju*r*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	a cavity in the embryonic brain and spinal cord that develops into the ventricles and central canal respectively.
neurofibril	0.
	syl	neu+ro+fi+bril
	pron	<2nju*r*u1fIbril>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the delicate threads within the body of a nerve cell that extend into the axon and dendrites.
neurofibrilar	sub
	head	neurofibril
	syl	neu+ro+1fi+bri+lar
	pos	adj.
neurogenic	0.
	syl	neu+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2nju*r*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	originating in or stimulated by the nervous system or nerve impulses.
neuroglia	ety	C19: from #7neuro -#7+ Late Greek glia glue
neuroglia	0.
	syl	neu+rog+li:a
	pron	<nju1rogli*>
	pos	n.
	def	the delicate web of connective tissue that surrounds and supports nerve cells.
neurogram	0.
	syl	neu+ro+gram
	pron	<1nju*r*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another word for {engram}.
neurohypophyses	infl
	head	neurohypophysis
	syl	neu+ro+hy+poph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neurohypophysis	0.
	syl	neu+ro+hy+poph:y+sis
	pron	<2nju*r*uhI1pofisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. Compare {adeno?!hypophysis}.
neurol	0.
	syl	neurol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	neurology.
neurolemma	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7neuro -#7+ Greek eil*_ema covering
neurolemma	0.
	syl	neu+ro+lem+ma
	pron	<2nju*r*u1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin membrane that forms a sheath around nerve fibres. Also called: {neurilemma}.
neurology	0.
	syl	neu+rol+o:gy
	pron	<nju1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the anatomy, physiology, and diseases of the nervous system.
neurological	sub
	head	neurology
	syl	neu+ro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nu*r*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
neurologist	sub
	head	neurology
	syl	neu+1rol:o+gist
	pos	n.
neuromata	infl
	head	neuroma
	or	neuromas
	syl	neu+ro+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neuromas	infl
	head	neuroma
	or	neuromata
	syl	neu+ro+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neuroma	0.
	syl	neu+ro+ma
	pron	<nju1r*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tumour composed of nerve tissue.
neuromatous	sub
	head	neuroma
	syl	neu+rom:a+tous
	pron	<nju1rom*t*s>
	pos	adj.
neuromuscular	0.
	syl	neu+ro+mus+cu+lar
	pron	<2nju*r*u1m^skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting nerves and muscles.
neurone	alt
	head	neuron
	or	neuron
	syl	neu+rone
	pron	<1nju*r*un>
	pos	n.
neuron	0.
	or	neurone
	syl	neu+ron
	pron	<1nju*ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell specialized to conduct nerve impulses: consists of a cell body, axon, and dendrites. Also called: {nerve cell}.
neuronic	sub
	head	neuron
	syl	neu+ron+ic
	pron	<nju1ron?!ik>
	pos	adj.
neuropath	0.
	syl	neu+ro+path
	pron	<1nju*r*u2p@T>
	pos	n.
	def	a person suffering from or predisposed to a disorder of the nervous system.
neuropathology	0.
	syl	neu+ro+pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<2nju*r*up*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of diseases of the nervous system.
neuropathologist	sub
	head	neuropathology
	syl	neu+ro+pa+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
neuropathy	0.
	syl	neu+rop:a+thy
	pron	<nju1rop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease of the nervous system.
neuropathic	sub
	head	neuropathy
	syl	neu+ro+path+ic
	pron	<2nju*r*u1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
neuropathically	sub
	head	neuropathy
	syl	neu+ro+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neurophysiology	0.
	syl	neu+ro+phys:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2nju*r*u2fizi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the functions of the nervous system.
neurophysiological	sub
	head	neurophysiology
	syl	neu+ro+phys:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nju*r*u2fizi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
neurophysiologically	sub
	head	neurophysiology
	syl	neu+ro+2phys:i:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neurophysiologist	sub
	head	neurophysiology
	syl	neu+ro+2phys:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
neuropsychiatry	0.
	syl	neu+ro+psy+chi:a+try
	pron	<2nju*r*usI1kI*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with neurological and mental disorders.
neuropsychiatric	sub
	head	neuropsychiatry
	syl	neu+ro+psy+chi+at+ric
	pron	<2nju*r*u2sIki1@trik>
	pos	adj.
neuropsychiatrist	sub
	head	neuropsychiatry
	syl	neu+ro+psy+1chi:a+trist
	pos	n.
neuropteron	alt
	head	neuropteran
	or	neuropteran
	syl	neu+rop+ter+on
	pron	<nju1ropt*r*n>
	pos	n.
neuropterans	infl
	head	neuropteran
	or	neuroptera
	syl	neu+rop+ter+ans
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neuroptera	infl
	head	neuropteran
	or	neuropterans
	syl	neu+rop+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neuropteran	0.
	or	neuropteron
	syl	neu+rop+ter+an
	pron	<nju1ropt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any neuropterous insect.
neuropterous	ety	C18: from New Latin Neuroptera; see #7neuro -#7, -#7pter 
neuropteran	alt
	head	neuropterous
	or	neuropterous
	syl	neu+rop+ter+an
	pos	adj.
neuropterous	0.
	or	neuropteran
	syl	neu+rop+ter+ous
	pron	<nju1ropt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of insects having two pairs of large much-veined wings and biting mouthparts: includes the lacewings and antlions.
neuroses	infl
	head	neurosis
	syl	neu+ro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neurosis	0.
	syl	neu+ro+sis
	pron	<nju1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively mild mental disorder, characterized by symptoms such as hysteria, anxiety, or obsessive behaviour. Also called: {psychoneurosis}.
neurosurgery	0.
	syl	neu+ro+sur+ger:y
	pron	<2nju*r*u1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of surgery concerned with the nervous system.
neurosurgeon	sub
	head	neurosurgery
	syl	neu+ro+1sur+geon
	pos	n.
neurosurgical	sub
	head	neurosurgery
	syl	neu+ro+1sur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
neurosurgically	sub
	head	neurosurgery
	syl	neu+ro+1sur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neurotic	1.
	syl	neu+rot+ic
	pron	<nju1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or afflicted by neurosis.
neurotic	2.
	syl	neu+rot+ic
	pron	<nju1rotik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is afflicted with a neurosis or who tends to be emotionally unstable or unusually anxious.
neurotically	sub
	head	neurotic
	syl	neu+1rot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
neuroticism	0.
	syl	neu+rot:i+cism
	pron	<nju1rotisiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a personality trait characterized by instability, anxiety, aggression, etc.
neurotomies	infl
	head	neurotomy
	syl	neu+rot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neurotomy	0.
	syl	neu+rot:o+my
	pron	<nju1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical cutting of a nerve, esp. to relieve intractable pain.
neurotomist	sub
	head	neurotomy
	syl	neu+1rot:o+mist
	pos	n.
neurovascular	0.
	syl	neu+ro+vas+cu+lar
	pron	<2nu*r*u1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting both the nerves and the blood vessels.
Neusatz	0.
	syl	Neu+satz
	pron	<1ncizats>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Novi Sad}.
Neuss	0.
	syl	Neuss
	pron	German <ncis>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia west of D*"usseldorf: founded as a Roman fortress in the 1st century #7a.d. Pop.: 118607 (1974 est.). Latin name: {Novaesium}.
Neustria	0.
	syl	Neus+tri:a
	pron	<1nju:stri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the western part of the kingdom of the Merovingian Franks formed in 561 #7a.d. in what is now N France.
Neustrian	sub
	head	Neustria
	syl	Neus+tri:an
	pos	adj.
neut	0.
	syl	neut.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	neuter.
neuter	ety	C14: from Latin, from ne not+ uter either (of two)
neuter	1.a.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to a gender of nouns which for the most part have inanimate referents or do not specify the sex of their referents.
neuter	1.b.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	German @6M*"adchen@9 (meaning @6girl@9) is a neuter.
neuter	2.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	having nonfunctional, underdeveloped, or absent reproductive organs.
neuter	3.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexless or giving no indication of sex.
	exam	1	a neuter sort of name.
neuter	4.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexually underdeveloped female insect, such as a worker bee.
neuter	5.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a castrated animal, esp. a domestic animal.
neuter	6.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flower in which the stamens and pistil are absent or nonfunctional.
neuter	7.
	syl	neu+ter
	pron	<1nju:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to castrate (an animal).
neutral	ety	C16: from Latin neutr*_alis; see #7neuter 
neutral	1.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not siding with any party to a war or dispute.
neutral	2.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or appropriate to a neutral party, country, etc..
	exam	1	neutral land.
neutral	3.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of no distinctive quality, characteristics, or type; indifferent.
neutral	4.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour such as white or black
	def	having no hue; achromatic.
neutral	5.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	dull, but harmonizing with most other colours.
neutral	6.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common term for {{neuter} (sense 2)}.
neutral	7.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	neither acidic nor alkaline.
neutral	8.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having zero charge or potential.
neutral	9.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having no magnetism.
neutral	10.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. of a vowel
	def	articulated with the tongue relaxed in mid-central position and the lips midway between spread and rounded.
	exam	1	the word @6about@9 begins with a neutral vowel.
neutral	11.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a neutral person, nation, etc.
neutral	12.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen of a neutral state.
neutral	13.
	syl	neu+tral
	pron	<1nju:tr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of the controls of a gearbox that leaves the transmission disengaged.
neutrally	sub
	head	neutral
	syl	neu+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
neutralism	0.
	syl	neu+tral+ism
	pron	<1nju:tr*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in international affairs
	def	the policy, practice, or attitude of neutrality, noninvolvement, or nonalignment with power blocs.
neutralist	sub
	head	neutralism
	syl	neu+tral+ist
	pos	n. adj.
neutrality	1.
	syl	neu+tral+i:ty
	pron	<nju:1tr@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or character of being neutral, esp. in a dispute, contest, etc.
neutrality	2.
	syl	neu+tral+i:ty
	pron	<nju:1tr@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being chemically or electrically neutral.
neutralise	alt
	head	neutralize
	or	neutralize
	syl	neu+tral+ise
	pron	<1nju:tr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
neutralize	1.
	or	neutralise
	syl	neu+tral+ize
	pron	<1nju:tr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to render or become ineffective or neutral by counteracting, mixing, etc.; nullify.
neutralize	2.
	or	neutralise
	syl	neu+tral+ize
	pron	<1nju:tr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make or become electrically or chemically neutral.
neutralize	3.
	or	neutralise
	syl	neu+tral+ize
	pron	<1nju:tr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exclude (a country) from the sphere of warfare or alliances by international agreement.
	exam	1	the great powers neutralized Belgium in the 19th century.
neutralize	4.
	or	neutralise
	syl	neu+tral+ize
	pron	<1nju:tr*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to render (an army, etc.) incapable of further military action.
neutralization	sub
	head	neutralize
	or	neutralisation
	syl	neu+tral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
neutralisation	sub
	head	neutralize
	or	neutralization
	syl	neu+tral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
neutralizer	sub
	head	neutralize
	or	neutraliser
	syl	neu+tral+2iz+er
	pos	n.
neutraliser	sub
	head	neutralize
	or	neutralizer
	syl	neu+tral+2is+er
	pos	n.
neutral spirits	0.
	syl	neu+tral spir+its
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	ethanol of more than 190?% proof.
neutrettos	infl
	head	neutretto
	syl	neu+tret+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neutretto	0.
	syl	neu+tret+to
	pron	<nju:1tret*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a hypothetical uncharged particle having the same mass as an electron.
neutrino	ety	C20: from Italian, diminutive of neutrone #7neutron 
neutrinos	infl
	head	neutrino
	syl	neu+tri+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
neutrino	0.
	syl	neu+tri+no
	pron	<nju:1trEn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a stable leptonic neutral elementary particle with zero rest mass and spin @2#800561 that travels at the speed of light. Two types exist, one being produced with positrons in neutron decay and the other with positive muons in pion decay.
neutron	ety	C20: from #7neutral, on the model of #7electron 
neutron	0.
	syl	neu+tron
	pron	<1nju:tron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a neutral elementary particle with a rest mass of 1.67482#M10%#-%2%7 kilogram and spin @2; classified as a baryon. #800562 In the nucleus of an atom it is stable but when free it decays.
neutron bomb	0.
	syl	neu+tron bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a type of nuclear weapon designed to provide a high yield of neutrons but to cause little blast or long-lived radioactive contamination. The neutrons destroy all life in the target area.
neutron number	0.
	syl	neu+tron num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. Symbol.
	exam	1	N
neutron star	0.
	syl	neu+tron star
	pos	n.
	def	a star that has collapsed under its own gravity. It is composed solely of neutrons, has a mass of between 1.4 and about 3 times that of the sun, and a density in excess of 10%7 kilograms per cubic metre.
neutrophile	alt
	head	neutrophil
	or	neutrophil
	syl	neu+tro+phile
	pron	<1nju:tr*2fIl>
	pos	n.
neutrophil	1.
	or	neutrophile
	syl	neu+tro+phil
	pron	<1nju:tr*fil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {polymorph}. a leucocyte having a lobed nucleus and a fine granular cytoplasm, which stains with neutral dyes.
neutrophil	2.
	or	neutrophile
	syl	neu+tro+phil
	pron	<1nju:tr*fil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cells and tissues
	def	readily stainable by neutral dyes.
Nev	0.
	syl	Nev.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Nevada.
Neva	0.
	syl	Ne:va
	pron	<1nEv*>, Russian <ni1va>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the NW Soviet Union, flowing west to the Gulf of Finland by the delta on which Leningrad stands. Length: 74 km (46 miles).
Nevada	0.
	syl	Ne+va+da
	pron	<ni1va:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: lies almost wholly within the Great Basin, a vast desert plateau; noted for production of gold and copper. Capital: Carson City. Pop.: 488738 (1970). Area: 284612 sq. km (109889 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Nev}. or (with zip code) {NV}
n'ev'e	ety	C19: from Swiss French nev*'e glacier, from Late Latin niv*_atus snow-cooled, from nix snow
n'ev'e	1.
	syl	n*'e:v*'e
	pron	<1nevA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {firn}. a mass of porous ice, formed from snow, that has not yet become frozen into glacier ice.
n'ev'e	2.
	syl	n*'e:v*'e
	pron	<1nevA>
	pos	n.
	def	a snow field at the head of a glacier that becomes transformed to ice.
never	ety	Old English n*_@afre, from ne not+ @afre #7ever #e Usage. In good usage, never is not used with simple past tenses to mean not (I was asleep at midnight, so I did not see (not never saw) her go) .
never	0.
	syl	nev+er
	pron	<1nev*>
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
never	1.
	syl	nev+er
	pron	<1nev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at no time; not ever.
never	2.
	syl	nev+er
	pron	<1nev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	certainly not; by no means; in no case. {~}
never	3.
	syl	nev+er
	pron	<1nev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {well I never&}! surely not&!
nevermore	0.
	syl	nev:er+more
	pron	<2nev*1mc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Literary.
	def	never again.
never-never	1.
	syl	nev:er-nev:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	the hire-purchase system of buying.
never-never	2.
	syl	nev:er-nev:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	def	remote desert country, as that of W Queensland and central Australia.
never-never	3.
	syl	nev:er-nev:er
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	imaginary; idyllic (esp. in the phrase {never-never land) }.
Nevers	0.
	syl	Ne+vers
	pron	French <n*1ve:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central France: capital of the former duchy of Nivernais; engineering industry. Pop.: 47780 (1975).
nevertheless	0.
	syl	nev:er+the+less
	pron	<2nev*@d*1les>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	in spite of that; however; yet.
Nevis	1.
	syl	Ne+vis
	pron	<1nEvis>, <1nevis>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the West Indies, in the Leeward Islands: part of St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla; the volcanic cone of {Nevis Peak}, which rises to 1002 m (3287 ft.), lies in the centre of the island. Capital: Charlestown. Pop.: 11230 (1970). Area: 129 sq. km (50 sq. miles).
Nevis	2.
	syl	Ne+vis
	pron	<1nevis>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Ben Nevis}.
Nevski	0.
	syl	Nev:ski
	pron	<1nefski>, Russian <1njefskij>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Alexander Nevski}.
nevi	infl
	head	nevus
	syl	ne+vi
	pron	<-vI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nevus	0.
	syl	ne+vus
	pron	<1nEv*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {naevus}.
new	ety	Old English n*_iowe; related to Gothic niujis, Old Norse naujas, Latin novus 
new	1.a.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	recently made or brought into being.
	exam	1	a new dress;
	exam	2	our new baby.
new	1.b.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the new.
new	2.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a kind never before existing; novel.
	exam	1	a new concept in marketing.
new	3.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	having existed before but only recently discovered.
	exam	1	a new comet.
new	4.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	markedly different from what was before.
	exam	1	the new liberalism.
new	5.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	fresh and unused; not second-hand.
	exam	1	a new car.
new	6.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having just or recently become.
	exam	1	a new bride.
new	7.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to or at
	def	recently introduced (to); inexperienced (in) or unaccustomed (to).
	exam	1	new to this neighbourhood.
new	8.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	titles
	def	more or most recent of two or more things with the same name.
	exam	1	the New Testament.
new	9.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	fresh; additional.
	exam	1	I'll send some new troops.
new	10.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	unknown; novel.
	exam	1	this is new to me.
new	11.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cycle
	def	beginning or occurring again.
	exam	1	a new year.
new	12.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of crops
	def	harvested early.
	exam	1	new carrots.
new	13.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	changed, esp. for the better.
	exam	1	she returned a new woman from her holiday.
new	14.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	up-to-date; fashionable.
new	15.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	cap. when part of a name; prenominal
	def	being the most recent, usually living, form of a language.
	exam	1	New High German.
turn over a new leaf	16.
	head	new
	syl	turn over a new leaf.
	def	to reform; make a fresh start. {~}
new	17.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	recently, freshly.
	exam	1	new-laid eggs.
new	18.
	syl	new
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	anew; again.
newness	sub
	head	new
	syl	new+ness
	pos	n.
New Amsterdam	0.
	syl	New Am+ster+dam
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch settlement established on Manhattan (1624-26); capital of New Netherlands; captured by the English and renamed New York in 1664.
Newark	1.
	syl	New+ark
	pron	<1nju:*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central England, in Nottinghamshire. Pop.: 24631 (1971). Official name: {Newark-on-Trent}.
Newark	2.
	syl	New+ark
	pron	<1nju:*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE New Jersey, just west of New York City, on Newark Bay and the Passaic River: the largest city in the state; founded in 1666 by Puritans from Connecticut; industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 367683 (1973 est.).
New Bedford	0.
	syl	New Bed+ford
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE Massachusetts, near Buzzards Bay: settled by Plymouth colonists in 1652; a leading whaling port (18th-19th century). Pop.: 101777 (1970).
newborn	1.a.
	syl	new+born
	pron	<1nju:2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	recently or just born.
newborn	1.b.
	syl	new+born
	pron	<1nju:2bc:n>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the newborn.
newborn	2.
	syl	new+born
	pron	<1nju:2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hope, faith, etc.
	def	reborn.
New Britain	0.
	syl	New Brit+ain
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, northeast of New Guinea: the largest island of the Bismarck Archipelago; part of Papua New Guinea; mountainous, with several active volcanoes. Capital: Rabaul. Pop.: 175264 (1971). Area: 36519 sq. km (14100 sq. miles).
new broom	0.
	syl	new broom
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person in a new job, etc., eager to make changes.
New Brunswick	0.
	syl	New Bruns+wick
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SE Canada on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy: extensively forested. Capital: Fredericton. Pop.: 677250 (1976). Area: 72092 sq. km (27835 sq. miles).
Newburg	ety	of unknown origin
Newburg	0.
	syl	New+burg
	pron	<1nju:bR:g>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive; of shellfish, esp. lobster
	def	cooked in a rich sauce of butter, cream, sherry, and egg yolks.
Newbury	0.
	syl	New+bur:y
	pron	<1nju:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S England, in Berkshire: scene of a Parliamentarian victory (1643) and a Royalist victory (1644) during the Civil War; racecourse. Pop.: 25017 (1971).
New Caledonia	0.
	syl	New Cal+e:do+ni:a
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW Pacific, east of Australia: forms, with its dependencies, an overseas territory of France; discovered by Captain Cook in 1774; rich mineral resources. Capital: Noum*'ea. Pop.: 133000 (1976 est.). Area: 19103 sq. km (7374 miles). French name: {Nouvelle Cal*'edonie}.
New Castile	0.
	syl	New Cas+tile
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former province of central Spain. Chief town: Toledo.
Newcastle	H1.0.
	syl	New+cas+tle
	pron	<1nju:2ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Australia, in E New South Wales near the mouth of the Hunter River: important industrial centre, with extensive steel, metalworking, engineering, shipbuilding, and chemical industries. Pop.: 363010 (1975 est.).
Duke of	infl
	head	Newcastle
	syl	Duke of
	pos	n.
Newcastle	H2.0.
	syl	New:cas:tle
	pron	<1nju:2ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the title of 1693-1768, English Whig prime minister (1754-56; 1757-62).
Newcastle disease	ety	C20: named after Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where it was recorded in 1926
Newcastle disease	0.
	syl	New+cas+tle dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	an acute viral disease of birds, esp. poultry, characterized by pneumonia and inflammation of the central nervous system.
Newcastle-under-Lyme	0.
	syl	New+cas:tle-un:der-Lyme
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in Staffordshire. Pop.: 76970 (1971). Often shortened to {Newcastle}.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne	0.
	syl	New+cas:tle-up:on-Tyne
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, administrative centre of Tyne and Wear, near the mouth of the River Tyne opposite Gateshead: Roman remains; engineering and shipbuilding industries; university (1937). Pop.: 222153 (1971). Often shortened to {Newcastle}.
New Church	0.
	syl	New Church
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {New Jerusalem Church}.
John	infl
	head	Newcombe
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Newcombe	0.
	syl	New:combe
	pron	<1nju:k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1944, Australian tennis player: Wimbledon champion 1967 and 1970-71; U.S. champion 1967 and 1973; Australian champion 1973 and 1975.
Thomas	infl
	head	Newcomen
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Newcomen	0.
	syl	New:com:en
	pron	<1nju:2k^m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1663-1729, English engineer who invented a steam engine, which James Watt later modified and developed.
newcomer	0.
	syl	new+com:er
	pron	<1nju:2k^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has recently arrived or started to participate in something.
new criticism	0.
	syl	new crit:i+cism
	pos	n.
	def	an approach to literary criticism through close analysis of the text.
new critic	sub
	head	new criticism
	syl	new crit+ic
	pos	n.
New Deal	1.
	syl	New Deal
	pos	n.
	def	the domestic policies of Franklin D. Roosevelt for economic and social reform.
New Deal	2.
	syl	New Deal
	pos	n.
	def	the period of the implementation of these policies. (1933-40).
New Dealer	sub
	head	New Deal
	syl	New Deal+er
	pos	n.
New Delhi	0.
	syl	New Del+hi
	pos	n.
	def	See {Delhi}.
New Democratic Party	0.
	syl	New Dem:o+crat+ic Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the Canadian social democratic party. Abbrev.: {NDP}.
New Economic Policy	0.
	syl	New E:co+nom+ic Pol:i+cy
	pos	n.
	def	an economic programme in the Soviet Union from 1921 to 1928, that permitted private ownership of industries, etc. Abbrev.: {N.E.P}.
newel	ety	C14: from Old French nouel knob, from Medieval Latin n*_odellus, diminutive of n*_odus #7node 
newel	1.
	syl	new+el
	pron	<1nju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the central pillar of a winding staircase, esp. one that is made of stone.
newel	2.
	syl	new+el
	pron	<1nju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	See {newel post}.
newel post	0.
	syl	new+el post
	pos	n.
	def	the post at the top or bottom of a flight of stairs that supports the handrail. Sometimes shortened to {newel}.
New England	1.
	syl	New Eng+land
	pos	n.
	def	the NE part of the U.S., consisting of the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachu?!setts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut: settled originally chiefly by Puritans in the mid-17th century.
New England	2.
	syl	New Eng+land
	pos	n.
	def	a district in SE Australia, in the northern tablelands of New South Wales. &- {New Eng+land+er}
New England Range	0.
	syl	New Eng+land Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in SE Australia, in NE New South Wales: part of the Great Dividing Range. Highest peak: Ben Lomond, 1520 m (4986 ft.).
New English Bible	0.
	syl	New Eng+lish Bi+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a new Modern English version of the Bible and Apocrypha, published in full in 1970.
newfangled	ety	C14 newefangel liking new things, from new+-fangel, from Old English f*_on to take
newfangled	1.
	syl	new+fan+gled
	pron	<1nju:1f@GgLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	newly come into existence or fashion, esp. excessively modern.
newfangled	2.
	syl	new+fan+gled
	pron	<1nju:1f@GgLd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	excessively fond of new ideas, fashions, etc.
newfangledness	sub
	head	newfangled
	syl	new+1fan+gled+ness
	pos	n.
new-fashioned	0.
	syl	new-fash:ioned
	pos	adj.
	def	of or following a recent design, trend, etc.
Newfie	1.
	syl	New+fie
	pron	<1nju:fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Newfoundland.
Newfie	2.
	syl	New+fie
	pron	<1nju:fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the province or island of Newfoundland.
New Forest	0.
	syl	New For+est
	pos	n.
	def	a region of woodland and heath in S England, in SW Hampshire: a hunting ground of the West Saxon kings; tourist area, noted for its ponies. Area: 336 sq. km (130 sq. miles).
Newfoundland	1.
	syl	New+found+land
	pron	<1nju:f*ndl*nd>, <-2l@nd>, <-f*n-> <nju:1faundl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of E Canada, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Belle Isle: with the Coast of Labrador forms the province of Newfoundland; consists of a rugged plateau with the Long Range Mountains in the west. Area: 110681 sq. km (42734 sq. miles).
Newfoundland	2.
	syl	New+found+land
	pron	<1nju:f*ndl*nd>, <-2l@nd>, <-f*n-> <nju:1faundl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E Canada, consisting of the island of Newfoundland and the Coast of Labrador. Capital: St. John's. Pop.: 557725 (1976). Area: 404519 sq. km (156185 sq. miles).
Newfoundland	3.
	syl	New+found+land
	pron	<1nju:f*ndl*nd>, <-2l@nd>, <-f*n-> <nju:1faundl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a large heavy breed of dog similar to a Saint Bernard with a flat coarse usually black coat.
Newfoundlander	sub
	head	Newfoundland
	syl	New+found+land+er
	pron	<nju:1faundl*nd*>
	pos	n.
New France	0.
	syl	New France
	pos	n.
	def	the former French colonies and possessions in North America, most of which were lost to England and Spain by 1763: often restricted to the French possessions in Canada.
Newgate	0.
	syl	New+gate
	pron	<1nju:git>, <-2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a famous London prison, in use from the Middle Ages: demolished in 1902.
New Georgia	1.
	syl	New Geor+gia
	pos	n.
	def	a group of islands in the SW Pacific, in the Solomon Islands.
New Georgia	2.
	syl	New Geor+gia
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island in this group. Area: about 1300 sq. km (500 sq. miles).
New Granada	1.
	syl	New Gra+na+da
	pos	n.
	def	a former Spanish presidency and later viceroyalty in South America. At its greatest extent it consisted of present-day Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Ecuador.
New Granada	2.
	syl	New Gra+na+da
	pos	n.
	def	the name of Colombia when it formed, with Panama, part of Great Colombia (1819-30).
New Guinea	1.
	syl	New Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Pacific, north of Australia: divided politically into West Irian (a province of Indonesia) in the west and Papua New Guinea in the east. There is a central chain of mountains and a lowland area of swamps in the south and along the Sepik River in the north. Pop.: 1795602 (1971 est.). Area: 775213 sq. km (299310 sq. miles).
Trust Territory of	2.
	head	New Guinea
	syl	Trust Territory of.
	usage	until 1975
	def	an administrative division of the former Territory of Papua and New Guinea, consisting of the NE part of the island of New Guinea together with the Bismarck Archipelago; now part of Papua New Guinea.
New Guinea macrophylum	0.
	syl	New Guin:ea mac:ro+phy+lum
	pron	<2m@kr*u1fIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the older term for {Trans-New Guinea phylum}.
New Guinea Pidgin	0.
	syl	New Guin:ea Pidg+in
	pos	n.
	def	the variety of Neo-Melanesian spoken in Papua New Guinea and neighbouring islands.
Newham	0.
	syl	New+ham
	pron	<1nju:*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of E Greater London, on the River Thames: established in 1965. Pop.: 228900 (1976 est.).
New Hampshire	0.
	syl	New Hamp+shire
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S.: generally hilly. Capital: Concord. Pop.: 737681 (1970). Area: 23379 sq. km (9027 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {N.H}. or (with zip code) {NH}
New Harmony	0.
	syl	New Har+mo+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SW Indiana, on the Wabash River: scene of two experimental cooperative communities, the first founded in 1815 by George Rapp, a German religious leader, and the second by Robert Owen in 1825.
Newhaven	0.
	syl	New+ha+ven
	pron	<1nju:2hAvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a ferry port and resort on the S coast of England, in East Sussex. Pop.: 9977 (1971).
New Haven	0.
	syl	New Ha+ven
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in S Connecticut, on Long Island Sound: settled in 1638 by English Puritans, who established it as a colony in 1643; seat of Yale University (1701). Pop.: 131262 (1973 est.).
New Hebrides	0.
	syl	New Heb+ri+des
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the W Pacific, west of Fiji: Anglo-French joint rule established in 1906; attained partial autonomy in 1978 and full independence in 1980. Economy based chiefly on copra. Capital: Vila (on Efate). Pop.: 97500 (1976 est.). Area: about 14760 sq. km (5700 sq. miles). Official name: {New Hebrides Condominium}.
Ne Win	0.
	syl	Ne Win
	pron	<1nA> <1win>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Burmese statesman; prime minister (1958-60) and president since 1962.
New Ireland	0.
	syl	New Ire+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, in the Bismarck Archipelago, separated from New Britain by St. George's Channel: part of Papua New Guinea. Chief town and port: Kavieng. Pop.: 59543 (1971). Area: (including adjacent islands) 9850 sq. km (3800 sq. miles).
newish	0.
	syl	new+ish
	pron	<1nju:iS>
	pos	adj.
	def	fairly new.
newishly	sub
	head	newish
	syl	new+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
newishness	sub
	head	newish
	syl	new+ish+ness
	pos	n.
New Jersey	0.
	syl	New Jer+sey
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the eastern U.S., on the Atlantic and Delaware Bay: mostly low-lying, with a heavy industrial area in the northeast and many coastal resorts. Capital: Trenton. Pop.: 7168164 (1970). Area: 19479 sq. km (7521 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {N.J}. or (with zip code) {NJ}
New Jerusalem	0.
	syl	New Je+ru+sa+lem
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	heaven regarded as the prototype of the earthly Jerusalem; the heavenly city.
New Jerusalem Church	0.
	syl	New Je+ru+sa+lem Church
	pos	n.
	def	a sect founded in 1787 on the teachings of Swedenborg. Often shortened to {New Church}.
New Kingdom	0.
	syl	New King+dom
	pos	n.
	def	a period of Egyptian history, extending from the 18th to the 20th dynasty (??1570-??1080 #7b.c.) #7.
New Latin	0.
	syl	New Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	the form of Latin used since the Renaissance, esp. for scientific nomenclature. Also called: {Neo-Latin}.
New Learning	0.
	syl	New Learn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the classical and Biblical studies of Renaissance Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries.
New Left	0.
	syl	New Left
	pos	n.
	def	a loose grouping of leftwing radicals, esp. among students, that arose in many countries after 1960.
the	infl
	head	New Look
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
New Look	0.
	syl	New Look
	pos	n.
	def	a fashion in women's clothes introduced in 1947, characterized by long full skirts.
newly	1.
	syl	new+ly
	pron	<1nju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	recently; lately or just.
	exam	1	a newly built shelf.
newly	2.
	syl	new+ly
	pron	<1nju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	again; afresh; anew.
	exam	1	newly raised hopes.
newly	3.
	syl	new+ly
	pron	<1nju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a new manner; differently.
	exam	1	a newly arranged hairdo.
newlywed	0.
	syl	new:ly+wed
	pron	<1nju:li2wed>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a recently married person.
John Henry	1.
	head	Newman
	syl	John Hen:ry.
	def	1801-90, English theologian. Originally an Anglican minister, he was a prominent figure in the Oxford Movement. He became a Roman Catholic (1845) and a priest (1847) and was made a cardinal (1879). His writings include the spiritual autobiography, (1864), a treatise on the nature of belief, (1870), and many hymns.
Paul	2.
	head	Newman
	syl	Paul.
	def	born 1925, U.S. film actor, whose films include (1961), (1962), (1969), (1973), and (1977).
newmarket	1.
	syl	new+mar+ket
	pron	<1nju:2ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a double-breasted waisted coat with a full skirt worn, esp. for riding, in the 19th century.
newmarket	2.
	syl	new+mar+ket
	pron	<1nju:2ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple gambling card game.
Newmarket	0.
	syl	New+mar+ket
	pron	<1nju:2ma:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in W Suffolk: a famous horse-racing centre since the reign of James I. Pop.: 12934 (1971).
new maths	0.
	syl	new maths
	pos	n.
	def	an approach to mathematics in which the basic principles of set theory are introduced at an elementary level.
New Mexico	0.
	syl	New Mex:i+co
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southwestern U.S.: consists of high semiarid plateaus and mountains, crossed by the Rio Grande and the Pecos River; large Spanish-American and Indian populations; contains over two-thirds of U.S. uranium reserves. Capital: Santa F*'e. Pop.: 1016000 (1970). Area: 314451 sq. km (121412 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {N. Mex, N.M}., or (with zip code) {NM}
New Mexican	sub
	head	New Mexico
	syl	New Mex:i+can
	pos	n.
New Model Army	0.
	syl	New Mod+el Ar:my
	pos	n.
	def	the army established (1645) during the Civil War by the English parliamentarians, which exercised considerable political power under Cromwell.
new moon	1.
	syl	new moon
	pos	n.
	def	the moon when it appears as a narrow waxing crescent.
new moon	2.
	syl	new moon
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which this occurs.
new moon	3.
	syl	new moon
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	one of the four principal phases of the moon, occurring when it lies between the earth and the sun.
New Netherland	0.
	syl	New Neth+er+land
	pron	<1ne@d*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch North American colony of the early 17th century, centred on the Hudson valley. Captured by the English in 1664, it was divided into New York and New Jersey.
New Orleans	0.
	syl	New Or+le+ans
	pron	<1c:li:*nz>, <-l*nz> <c:1lEnz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Louisiana, on the Mississippi River about 172 km (107 miles) from the sea: the largest city in the state and the second most important port in the U.S.; founded by the French in 1718; belonged to Spain (1763-1803). It is largely below sea level, built around the Vieux Carr*'e (French quarter); famous for its annual Mardi Gras festival and for its part in the history of jazz; a major commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Pop.: 513479 (1973 est.).
New Orleans jazz	0.
	syl	New Or+le+ans jazz
	pos	n.
	def	the jazz originating in New Orleans from about 1914; traditional jazz.
new planets	0.
	syl	new plan+ets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the outer planets Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, only discovered comparatively recently.
New Plymouth	0.
	syl	New Ply+mouth
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, on W North Island: founded in 1841. Pop.: 34314 (1971).
Newport	1.
	syl	New+port
	pron	<1nju:2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Wales on the River Usk, administrative centre of Gwent: steel industry. Pop.: 112048 (1971).
Newport	2.
	syl	New+port
	pron	<1nju:2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Rhode Island: founded in 1639, it became one of the richest towns of colonial America; centre of a large number of U.S. naval establishments. Pop.: 34562 (1970).
Newport	3.
	syl	New+port
	pron	<1nju:2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, administrative centre of the Isle of Wight. Pop.: 22286 (1971).
Newport News	0.
	syl	New+port News
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Virginia, at the mouth of the James River: an industrial centre, with one of the world's largest shipyards. Pop.: 137827 (1973 est.).
New Providence	0.
	syl	New Prov:i+dence
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Atlantic, in the Bahamas. Chief town: Nassau. Pop.: 100553 (1970). Area: 150 sq. km (58 sq. miles).
New Quebec	0.
	syl	New Que+bec
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Canada in the N part of the province of Quebec: consists of most of the Labrador-Ungava peninsula and contains extensive iron deposits. Area: about 777000 sq. km (300000 sq. miles).
New Romney	0.
	syl	New Rom+ney
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE England, in Kent on Romney Marsh: of early importance as one of the Cinque Ports, but is now over 1.6 km (1 mile) inland. Pop.: 3414 (1971). Former name (until 1563): {Romney}.
news	1.
	syl	news
	pron	<nju:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	current events; important or interesting recent happenings.
news	2.
	syl	news
	pron	<nju:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	information about such events, as in the mass media.
the	3.a.
	head	news
	syl	the.
	def	a presentation, such as a radio broadcast, of information of this type.
	exam	1	the news is at six.
news	3.b.
	syl	news
	pron	<nju:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a newscaster.
news	4.
	syl	news
	pron	<nju:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	interesting or important information not previously known or realized.
	exam	1	it's news to me.
news	5.
	syl	news
	pron	<nju:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a person, fashion, etc., widely reported in the mass media.
	exam	1	she is no longer news in the film world.
news agency	0.
	syl	news a:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	an organization that collects news reports for newspapers, etc. Also called: {press agency}.
newsdealer	alt
	head	newsagent
	or	newsagent
	syl	news+deal:er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
newsagent	0.
	or	newsdealer
	syl	news+a:gent
	pron	<1nju:z2AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a shopkeeper who sells newspapers, stationery, etc.
newsgirl	alt
	head	newsboy
	or	newsboy
	syl	news+girl
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
newsboy	0.
	or	newsgirl
	syl	news+boy
	pos	n.
	def	a boy or girl who sells or delivers newspapers.
newscast	ety	C20: from #7news+ (#7broad) #7cast 
newscast	0.
	syl	news+cast
	pron	<1nju:z2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a radio or television broadcast of the news.
newscaster	sub
	head	newscast
	syl	news+2cast:er
	pos	n.
newshawk	0.
	syl	news+hawk
	pron	<1nju:z2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a newspaper re?!porter. Also called: {newshound} (#!nju:z@!haund).
New Siberian Islands	0.
	syl	New Si+be:ri:an Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, off the N mainland of the Soviet Union, in the Yakut ASSR. Area: about 37555 sq. km (14500 sq. miles).
newsletter	1.
	syl	news+let:ter
	pron	<1nju:z2let*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {news-sheet}. a printed periodical bulletin circulated to members of a group.
newsletter	2.
	syl	news+let:ter
	pron	<1nju:z2let*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a written or printed account of the news.
newsmonger	0.
	syl	news+mon:ger
	pron	<1nju:z2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	a gossip.
New South	0.
	syl	New South
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	See {New South Wales}.
New South Wales	0.
	syl	New South Wales
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Australia: originally contained over half the continent, but was reduced by the formation of other states (1825-1911); consists of a narrow coastal plain, separated from extensive inland plains by the Great Dividing Range; the most populous state; mineral re?!sources. Capital: Sydney. Pop.: 4776200 (1976). Area: 801428 sq. km (309433 sq. miles).
New Spain	0.
	syl	New Spain
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish viceroyalty of the 16th to 19th centuries, composed of Mexico, Central America north of Panama, the Spanish West Indies, the southwestern U.S., and the Philippines.
newspaper	1.a.
	syl	news+pa:per
	pron	<1nju:z2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a weekly or daily publication consisting of folded sheets and containing articles on the news, features, reviews, and advertisements. Often shortened to {paper}.
newspaper	1.b.
	syl	news+pa:per
	pron	<1nju:z2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a newspaper article.
newspaper	2.
	syl	news+pa:per
	pron	<1nju:z2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {newsprint}.
newspaperwoman	alt
	head	newspaperman
	or	newspaperman
	syl	news+pa:per+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
newspapermen	infl
	head	newspaperman
	or	newomen
	syl	news+pa:per+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
newomen	infl
	head	newspaperman
	or	newspapermen
	syl	newom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
newspaperman	1.
	or	newspaperwoman
	syl	news+pa:per+man
	pron	<1nju:z2pAp*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works for a newspaper as a reporter or editor.
newspaperman	2.
	or	newspaperwoman
	syl	news+pa:per+man
	pron	<1nju:z2pAp*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner or proprietor of a newspaper.
newspeak	ety	C20: from 1984, a novel by George Orwell
newspeak	0.
	syl	new+speak
	pron	<1nju:2spEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of bureaucrats and politicians, regarded as deliberately ambiguous and misleading.
newsprint	0.
	syl	news+print
	pron	<1nju:z2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an inexpensive wood-pulp paper used for newspapers.
newsreel	0.
	syl	news+reel
	pron	<1nju:z2rEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a short film with a commentary presenting current events.
newsstand	0.
	syl	news+stand
	pron	<1nju:z2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable stand or stall in the street, etc., from which newspapers are sold.
New Stone Age	0.
	syl	New Stone Age
	pos	n.
	usage	not now in technical use
	def	another term for {Neolithic}.
New Style	0.
	syl	New Style
	pos	n.
	def	the present method of reckoning dates using the Gregorian calendar.
news vendor	0.
	syl	news ven+dor
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells newspapers.
newsworthy	0.
	syl	news+wor:thy
	pron	<1nju:z2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	sufficiently interesting to be reported in a news bulletin, etc.
newsworthiness	sub
	head	newsworthy
	syl	news+2wor:thi+ness
	pos	n.
newsier	infl
	head	newsy
	syl	news:i+er
	pos	adj.
newsiest	infl
	head	newsy
	syl	news:i+est.
	pos	adj.
newsy	0.
	syl	news:y
	pron	<1nju:zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of news, esp. gossipy or personal news.
	exam	1	a newsy letter.
newsiness	sub
	head	newsy
	syl	news:i+ness
	pos	n.
newt	ety	C15: from a newt, a mistaken division of an ewt; ewt, from Old English eveta #7{eft %1}
newt	1.
	syl	newt
	pron	<nju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small semiaquatic urodele amphibians, such as ({common newt}) of Europe, having a long slender body and tail and short feeble legs.
newt	2.
	syl	newt
	pron	<nju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	any other urodele amphibian, including the salamanders.
New Test	0.
	syl	New Test.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Testament.
New Testament	0.
	syl	New Tes+ta+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the collection of writings consisting of the Gospels, Acts of the Apostles, Pauline and other Epistles, and the book of Revelation, composed soon after Christ's death and added to the Jewish writings of the Old Testament to make up the Christian Bible.
New Thought	0.
	syl	New Thought
	pos	n.
	def	a movement interested in spiritual healing and the power of constructive thinking.
newton	ety	C20: named after Sir Isaac N#7ewton 
newton	0.
	syl	new+ton
	pron	<1nju:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of force that imparts an acceleration of 1 metre per second per second to a mass of 1 kilogram; equivalent to 10%5 dynes or 7.233 poundals. Symbol: N
Newton	H1.1.
	syl	New+ton
	pron	<1nju:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a new town in central Wales, in Powys. Pop.: 5621 (1971).
Newton	H1.2.
	syl	New+ton
	pron	<1nju:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the deepest craters on the moon, over 7300 metres deep and about 112 kilometres in diameter, situated in the SE quadrant.
Newton	H2.0.
	syl	New:ton
	pron	<1nju:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {I@.saac}. 1643-1727, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, and philosopher, noted particularly for his law of gravitation, his three laws of motion, his theory that light is composed of corpuscles, and his development of calculus independently of Leibnitz. His works include (1687) and (1704).
Newtonian	sub
	head	Newton
	syl	New+to+ni:an
	pron	<nju:1t*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Newtonabbey	0.
	syl	New:ton+ab:bey
	pron	<2nju:tN1@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Northern Ireland, in Co. Antrim on Belfast Lough: the third largest town in Northern Ireland, formed in 1958 by the amalgamation of seven villages; light industrial centre, esp. for textiles. Pop.: 57908 (1971).
Newtonian mechanics	0.
	syl	New+to+ni:an me+chan+ics
	pos	n.
	def	a system of mechanics based on Newton's laws of motion.
Newtonian telescope	0.
	syl	New+to+ni:an tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a type of astronomical reflecting telescope in which light is reflected from a large concave mirror, onto a plane mirror, and through a hole in the side of the body of the telescope to form an image.
Newton's law of gravitation	0.
	syl	New+ton's law of grav:i+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that two bodies attract each other with a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Newton's laws of motion	0.
	syl	New:ton's laws of mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	three laws of mechanics describing the motion of a body. {The first law} states that a body remains at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by a force. {The second law} states that a body's rate of change of momentum is proportional to the force causing it. {The third law} states that any force on a body produces an equal and opposite reaction.
new town	0.
	syl	new town
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a town that has been planned and built by the government, esp. to accommodate overspill population.
Newtown St Boswells	0.
	syl	New+town St. Bos+wells
	pron	<1nju:taun> <s*nt> <1bozw*lz>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SE Scotland, administrative centre of Borders region: agricultural centre. Pop.: 1253 (1971).
new wave	0.
	syl	new wave
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in art, film-making, politics, etc., that consciously breaks with traditional ideas.
the	infl
	head	New Wave
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
New Wave	0.
	syl	New Wave%1
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in the French cinema of the 1960s, led by such directors as Godard, Truffaut, and Resnais, and characterized by a fluid use of the camera and an abandonment of traditional editing techniques. Also called: {Nouvelle Vague}.
New Wave	0.
	syl	New Wave
	def	%2 rock music of the late 1970's, usually characterized by basic rhythms, a strong beat, and simple harmonies, although it is sometimes more complex. It is sometimes also aggressive.
New Windsor	0.
	syl	New Wind+sor
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of {{Windsor%1} (sense 1)}.
new wool	0.
	syl	new wool
	pos	n.
	def	wool that is being processed or woven for the first time. Usual U.S. term: {virgin wool}.
the	infl
	head	New World
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
New World	0.
	syl	New World
	pos	n.
	def	the Americas; the western hemisphere.
New World monkey	0.
	syl	New World mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	any monkey of the family of Central and South America, having widely separated nostrils: many are arboreal and have a prehensile tail. Compare {Old World monkey}.
New Year	0.
	syl	New Year
	pos	n.
	def	the first day or days of the year in various calendars, usually celebrated as a holiday.
New Year's Day	0.
	syl	New Year's Day
	pos	n.
	def	January 1, celebrated as a holiday in many countries. Often shortened to (U.S. informal) {New Year's}.
New Year's Eve	0.
	syl	New Year's Eve
	pos	n.
	def	the evening of Dec. 31, often celebrated with parties. See also {Hogmanay}.
New York	1.
	syl	New York
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE New York State, at the mouth of the Hudson River: the largest city and chief port of the U.S.; settled by the Dutch as New Amsterdam in 1624 and captured by the British in 1664, when it was named New York; consists of five boroughs (Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Richmond) and many islands, with its commercial and financial centre in Manhattan; the country's leading commercial and industrial city. Pop.: 7646818 (1973 est.). Also called: {New York City}. Abbrev.: {N.Y.C., NYC}
New York	2.
	syl	New York
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S.: consists chiefly of a plateau with the Finger Lakes in the centre, the Adirondack Mountains in the northeast, the Catskill Mountains in the southeast, and Niagara Falls in the west. Capital: Albany. Pop.: 18241266 (1970). Area: 123882 sq. km (47831 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {N.Y}. or (with zip code) {NY} &- {New York+er}
New York Bay	0.
	syl	New York Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic at the mouth of the Hudson River: forms the harbour of the port of New York.
New York State Barge Canal	0.
	syl	New York State Barge Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a system of inland waterways in New York State, connecting the Hudson River with Lakes Erie and Ontario and, via Lake Champlain, with the St. Lawrence. Length: 845 km (525 miles).
New Zealand	0.
	syl	New Zea+land
	pron	<1zEl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an independent dominion within the Commonwealth, occupying two main islands (North Island and South Island), Stewart Island, the Chatham Islands, and a number of minor islands in the SE Pacific: original Maori inhabitants surrendered sovereignty in 1840 and were finally subdued by 1870; became a dominion in 1907; a major world exporter of dairy products, wool, and meat. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: New Zealand dollar. Capital: Wellington. Pop.: 3027000 (1974 est.). Area: 26867 sq. km (103736 sq. miles).
New Zealander	sub
	head	New Zealand
	syl	New Zea+land+er
	pos	n.
Martin Andersen	infl
	head	Nexo
	syl	Mar:tin An:der:sen
	pron	<1martAn> <1an*rs*n>
	pos	n.
Nexo	0.
	syl	Nex:o:/
	pron	Danish <1negs$o:>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1954, Danish novelist. His chief works are the novels (1906-10), which deals with the labour movement, and (1917-21).
next	ety	Old English n*_ehst, superlative of n*_eah #7nigh ; compare #7near, neighbour 
next	1.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	immediately following.
	exam	1	the next patient to be examined;
	exam	2	do it next week.
next	2.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	immediately adjoining.
	exam	1	the next room.
next	3.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	closest to in degree.
	exam	1	the tallest boy next to James;
	exam	2	the next-best thing.
the next (Sunday) but one	4.
	head	next
	syl	the next (Sunday) but one.
	def	the (Sunday) after the next.
next	5.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a time or on an occasion immediately to follow.
	exam	1	the patient to be examined next;
	exam	2	next, he started to unscrew the telephone receiver.
next	6.a.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adv.
	def	adjacent to; at or on one side of.
	exam	1	the house next to ours.
next	6.b.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adv.
	def	following in degree.
	exam	1	next to your mother, who do you love most??
next	6.c.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adv.
	def	almost.
	exam	1	next to impossible.
next	7.
	syl	next
	pron	<nekst>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	next to.
(next-door	infl
	head	next door
	syl	(next-door
	pos	adj.
next door	0.
	syl	next door
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	, at, in, or to the adjacent house, flat, building, etc..
	exam	1	we live next door to the dentist;
	exam	2	the next-door house.
next friend	0.
	syl	next friend
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person acting on behalf of an infant or other person under legal disability.
next of kin	0.
	syl	next of kin
	pos	n.
	def	a person's closest relative or relatives.
nexus	ety	C17: from Latin: a binding together, from nectere to bind
nexus	infl
	syl	nex+us.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nexus	1.
	syl	nex+us
	pron	<1neks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of connection between members of a group or things in a series; link; bond.
nexus	2.
	syl	nex+us
	pron	<1neks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a connected group or series.
Michel	infl
	head	Ney
	syl	Mi:chel
	pron	<mi1Sel>
	pos	n.
Ney	0.
	syl	Ney
	pron	<nA>, French <ne>
	pos	n.
	def	Duc d'Elchingen. 1769-1815, French marshal, who earned the epithet at the battle of Borodino (1812) in the Napoleonic Wars. He rallied to Napoleon on his return from Elba and was executed for treason (1815).
Nez Perc'e	ety	French, literally: pierced nose
Nez Perc'es	infl
	head	Nez Perc'e
	or	Nez Perc'e)
	syl	Nez Per+c*'es
	pron	<1pR:siz>, French <per1sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nez Perc'e)	infl
	head	Nez Perc'e
	or	Nez Perc'es
	syl	Nez Per+c*'e)
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nez Perc'e	1.
	syl	Nez Per+c*'e
	pron	<1pR:siz>, French <per1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of the Pacific coast, a tribe of the Sahaptino.
Nez Perc'e	2.
	syl	Nez Per+c*'e
	pron	<1nez> <1pR:s>, French <ne> <per1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Sahaptin language of this people.
NF	alt
	or	NF
	syl	N.F.
NF	1.
	or	NF
	syl	NF
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norman French (language).
NF	2.
	or	NF
	syl	NF
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit.
	def	National Front.
NF	alt
	or	NF
	syl	N/F
NF	0.
	or	NF
	syl	N.F.
	qual	Banking. abbrev. for
	def	no funds.
Nfld	alt
	head	NF
	or	NF
	syl	Nfld.
NF	0.
	or	Nfld
	syl	NF.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Newfoundland.
NFS	0.
	syl	N.F.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	National Fire Service.
NFU	0.
	syl	N.F.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	National Farmers' Union.
NFWI	0.
	syl	N.F.W.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	National Federation of Women's Institutes.
NG	1.
	syl	N.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {NG} (in the U.S.) National Guard.
NG	2.
	syl	N.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	New Guinea.
NG	3.
	syl	N.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {ng} no good.
NGA	0.
	syl	N.G.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Graphical Association.
ngaio	ety	from Maori
ngaio	0.
	syl	ngai:o
	pron	<1nI*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small New Zealand tree, yielding useful timber: family
Ngaliema Mountain	0.
	syl	Nga+lie+ma Moun+tain
	pron	<%@Gga:1ljAm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Za*"irese name for (Mount) {Stanley}.
NGC	0.
	syl	NGC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New General Catalogue of Nebulae and Clusters of Stars; a catalogue in which over 8000 nebulae, galaxies, and clusters are listed numerically.
NGk	alt
	or	NGk
	syl	NGk.
NGk	0.
	or	NGk
	syl	NGk
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Greek.
NGO	0.
	syl	N.G.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in India
	def	non-gazetted officer.
ngoma	ety	Swahili
ngoma	0.
	syl	ngo+ma
	pron	<%@G1g*um*>, <%@G1gom->
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	a type of drum.
Nguni	0.
	syl	Ngu+ni
	pron	<%@G1gu:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of Bantu languages of southern Africa, consisting chiefly of Zulu, Xhosa, and Swazi.
ngwee	0.
	syl	ngwee
	pron	<%@GgwA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Zambian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a kwacha.
NH	0.
	syl	N.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Hampshire.
Nha Trang	0.
	syl	Nha Trang
	pron	<1nja:> <1tr@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Vietnam, on the South China Sea: nearby temples of the Cham civilization; fishing industry. Pop.: 194969 (1971).
NHS	0.
	syl	N.H.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	National Health Service.
Ni	0.
	syl	Ni
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	nickel.
NI	1.
	syl	N.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	National Insurance.
NI	2.
	syl	N.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Northern Ireland.
niacin	ety	C20: from #7ni (#7cotinic) #7ac (#7id) #7+ -#7in 
niacin	0.
	syl	ni:a+cin
	pron	<1nI*sin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nicotinic acid}.
Niagara	1.
	syl	Ni+ag:a+ra
	pron	<nI1@gr*>, <-1@g*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE North America, on the border between W New York State and Ontario, Canada, flowing from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario. Length: 45 km (28 miles).
Niagara	2.
	syl	Ni+ag:a+ra
	pron	<nI1@gr*>, <-1@g*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a torrent.
Niagara Falls	1.
	syl	Ni+ag:a+ra Falls
	pos	n.
	def	the falls of the Niagara River, on the border between the U.S. and Canada: divided by Goat Island into the American Falls, 50 m (167 ft.) high, and the Horseshoe or Canadian Falls, 47 m (158 ft.) high.
Niagara Falls	2.
	syl	Ni+ag:a+ra Falls
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W New York State, situated at the falls of the Niagara River. Pop.: 86615 (1970).
Niagara Falls	3.
	syl	Ni+ag:a+ra Falls
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Canada, in SE Ontario on the Niagara River just below the falls: linked to the city of Niagara Falls in the U.S. by three bridges. Pop.: 67163 (1971).
Niamey	0.
	syl	Nia+mey
	pron	<nja:1mA>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Niger, in the southwest on the River Niger: became capital in 1926; airport and land route centre. Pop.: 130299 (1975 est.).
nib	ety	C16 (in the sense: beak): origin obscure; compare northern German nibbe tip. See #7neb, nibble 
nib	1.
	syl	nib
	pron	<nib>
	pos	n.
	def	the writing point of a pen, esp. an insertable tapered metal part with a split tip.
nib	2.
	syl	nib
	pron	<nib>
	pos	n.
	def	a point, tip, or beak.
nib	3.
	syl	nib
	pron	<nib>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	crushed cocoa beans. {~} {nibs, nib+bing, nibbed}.
nib	4.
	syl	nib
	pron	<nib>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide with a nib.
nib	5.
	syl	nib
	pron	<nib>
	pos	n.
	def	to prepare or sharpen the nib of.
niblike	sub
	head	nib
	syl	nib+2like
	pos	adj.
nibble	ety	C15: related to Low German nibbelen. Compare #7nib, neb 
nibble	1.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at; esp. of animals, such as mice
	def	to take small repeated bites (of).
nibble	2.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to take dainty or tentative bites.
	exam	1	to nibble at a cake.
nibble	3.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to bite (at) gently or caressingly.
nibble	4.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to make petty criticisms.
nibble	5.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to consider tentatively or cautiously.
	exam	1	to nibble at an idea.
nibble	6.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	a small mouthful.
nibble	7.
	syl	nib+ble
	pron	<1nibL>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	an instance or the act of nibbling.
nibbler	sub
	head	nibble
	syl	nib+bler
	pos	n.
Nibelungs	infl
	head	Nibelung
	or	Nibelungen
	syl	Ni+be:lungs
	pron	<-2luG*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nibelungen	infl
	head	Nibelung
	or	Nibelungs
	syl	Ni+be:lung+en
	pron	<-2luG*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nibelung	1.
	syl	Ni+be:lung
	pron	<1nEb*2luG>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	any of the race of dwarfs who possessed a treasure hoard stolen by Siegfried.
Nibelung	2.
	syl	Ni+be:lung
	pron	<1nEb*2luG>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	one of Siegfried's companions or followers.
Nibelung	3.
	syl	Ni+be:lung
	pron	<1nEb*2luG>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.; Nibelungenlied
	usage	in the
	def	a member of the family of Gunther, king of Burgundy.
Nibelungenlied	ety	literally: song of the Nibelungs
Nibelungenlied	0.
	syl	Ni+be:lung+en+lied
	pron	German. <1nEb*2luG*n2lEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval High German heroic epic of unknown authorship based on German history and legend and written about 1200.
niblick	ety	C19: of unknown origin
niblick	0.
	syl	nib+lick
	pron	<1niblik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, a No. 9 iron, giving a great deal of lift.
nibs	ety	C19: of unknown origin
his nibs	infl
	head	nibs
	syl	his nibs.
	pos	n.
nibs	0.
	syl	nibs
	pron	<nibz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a mock title used of someone in authority.
Nicaea	0.
	syl	Ni+cae:a
	pron	<nI1sE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in NW Asia Minor, in Bithynia: site of the {first council of Nicaea} (325 #7a.d.) #7, which composed the Nicene Creed. Modern Turkish name: {Iznik}.
Nicene	sub
	head	Nicaea
	or	Nicaean
	syl	Ni+cene
	pron	<1nIsEn>
	pos	adj.
Nicaean	sub
	head	Nicaea
	or	Nicene
	syl	Ni+1cae:an
	pos	adj.
Nicaragua	1.
	syl	Nic:a+ra+gu:a
	pron	<2nik*1r@gju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in Central America, on the Caribbean and the Pacific: colonized by the Spanish from the 1520s; gained independence in 1821 and was annexed by Mexico, becoming a republic in 1838. Language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: c*'ordoba. Pop.: 1911543 (1971). Area: about 148000 sq. km (57140 sq. miles).
Lake	2.
	head	Nicaragua
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in SW Nicaragua, separated from the Pacific by an isthmus 19 km (12 miles) wide: the largest lake in Central America. Area: 8264 sq. km (3191 sq. miles).
Nicaraguan	sub
	head	Nicaragua
	syl	Nic:a+1ra+gu:an
	pos	adj. n.
niccolite	ety	C19: from New Latin niccolum #7nickel+ -#7{ite %1}
niccolite	0.
	syl	nic+co+lite
	pron	<1nik*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a copper-coloured mineral consisting of nickel arsenide in hexagonal crystalline form, occurring associated with copper and silver ores: a source of nickel. Formula: NiAs.
nice	ety	C13 (originally: foolish): from Old French nice simple, silly, from Latin nescius ignorant, from nesc*_ire to be ignorant; see #7nescience 
nice	1.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant or commendable.
	exam	1	a nice day.
nice	2.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind or friendly.
	exam	1	a nice gesture of help.
nice	3.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	subtle, delicate, or discriminating.
	exam	1	a nice point in the argument.
nice	4.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	precise; skilful.
	exam	1	a nice fit.
nice	5.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	fastidious; respectable.
	exam	1	he was not too nice about his methods.
nice	6.a.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	foolish or ignorant.
nice	6.b.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	delicate.
nice	6.c.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	shy; modest.
nice	6.d.
	syl	nice
	pron	<nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	wanton.
nice and	7.
	head	nice
	syl	nice and.
	def	pleasingly.
	exam	1	it's nice and cool.
nicely	sub
	head	nice
	syl	nice+ly
	pos	adv.
niceness	sub
	head	nice
	syl	nice+ness
	pos	n.
Nice	0.
	syl	Nice
	qual	French
	def	nis) a city in SE France, on the Mediterranean: a leading resort of the French Riviera; founded by Phocaeans from Marseille in about the 3rd century #7b.c. Pop.: 346620 (1975).
Nicene Council	1.
	syl	Ni+cene Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	the first council of Nicaea, the first general council of the Church, held in 325 #7a.d. to settle the Aryan controversy.
Nicene Council	2.
	syl	Ni+cene Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	the second council of Nicaea, the seventh general council of the Church, held in 787 #7a.d. to settle the question of images.
Nicene Creed	1.
	syl	Ni+cene Creed
	pos	n.
	def	the formal summary of Christian beliefs promulgated at the first council of Nicaea in 325 #7a.d.
Nicene Creed	2.
	syl	Ni+cene Creed
	pos	n.
	def	a longer formulation of Christian beliefs authorized at the council of Constantinople in 381, and now used in most Christian liturgies.
niceties	infl
	head	nicety
	syl	ni+ce:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nicety	1.
	syl	ni+ce:ty
	pron	<1nIsiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a subtle point of delicacy or distinction.
	exam	1	a nicety of etiquette.
nicety	2.
	syl	ni+ce:ty
	pron	<1nIsiti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a refinement or delicacy.
	exam	1	the niceties of first-class travel.
nicety	3.
	syl	ni+ce:ty
	pron	<1nIsiti>
	pos	n.
	def	subtlety, delicacy, or precision.
nicety	4.
	syl	ni+ce:ty
	pron	<1nIsiti>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive refinement; fastidiousness.
to a nicety	5.
	head	nicety
	syl	to a nicety.
	def	with precision.
niche	ety	C17: from French, from Old French nichier to nest, from Vulgar Latin n*_idic*_are (unattested) to build a nest, from Latin n*_idus #7nest 
niche	1.
	syl	niche
	pron	<niC>, <nES>
	pos	n.
	def	a recess in a wall, esp. one that contains a statue, etc.
niche	2.
	syl	niche
	pron	<niC>, <nES>
	pos	n.
	def	a position particularly suitable for the person occupying it.
	exam	1	he found his niche in politics.
niche	3.
	syl	niche
	pron	<niC>, <nES>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the status of a plant or animal within its community, which determines its activities, relationships with other organisms, etc. {~}
niche	4.
	syl	niche
	pron	<niC>, <nES>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a statue) in a niche; ensconce (oneself).
Saint	infl
	head	Nicholas
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Nicholas	0.
	syl	Nich:o:las
	pron	<1nik*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	4th-century #7a.d. bishop of Myra, in Asia Minor; patron saint of Russia and of children, sailors, merchants, and pawnbrokers. Feast day: Dec. 6. See also {Santa Claus}.
Saint	1.
	head	Nicholas I
	syl	Saint
	def	called died 867 #7a.d., Italian ecclesiastic; pope (858-867). He championed papal su?!premacy. Feast day: Nov. 13.
Nicholas I	2.
	syl	Nich:o:las I
	pos	n.
	def	1796-1855, tsar of Russia (1825-55). He gained notoriety for his autocracy and his emphasis on military discipline and bureaucracy.
Nicholas II	0.
	syl	Nich:o:las II
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1918, tsar of Russia (1894-1917). After the disastrous Russo-Japanese War (1904-05), he was forced to summon a representative assembly, but his continued autocracy and incompetence precipitated the Russian Revolution (1917): he abdicated and was shot.
Nicholas V	0.
	syl	Nich:o:las V
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1397-1455, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1447-55). He helped to found the Vatican Library.
Nicholas of Cusa	0.
	syl	Nich:o:las of Cu:sa
	pron	<1kju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	1401-64, German cardinal, philosopher, and mathematician: anticipated Copernicus in asserting that the earth revolves around the sun.
Ben	infl
	head	Nicholson
	syl	Ben.
	pos	n.
Nicholson	0.
	syl	Ni:chol:son
	pron	<1nik*ls*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1894, English painter, noted for his abstract still lifes.
Nichrome	0.
	syl	Ni+chrome
	pron	<1nI2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of various alloys containing nickel, iron, and chromium, with smaller amounts of other components. It is used in electrical heating elements, furnaces, etc.
Nicias	0.
	syl	Ni:ci:as
	pron	<1nisi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 414 #7b.c., Athenian statesman and general. He ended the first part of the Peloponnesian War by making peace with Sparta (421).
nick	ety	C15: perhaps changed from C14 nocke #7nock 
nick	1.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small notch or indentation on an edge or surface.
nick	2.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a groove on the shank of a printing type, used to orientate type and often to distinguish the fount.
nick	3.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {prison} or {police station}.
in good nick	4.
	head	nick
	syl	in good nick.
	def	in good condition.
in the nick of time	5.
	head	nick
	syl	in the nick of time.
	def	just in time.
nick	6.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chip or cut.
nick	7.a.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steal.
nick	7.b.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take into legal custody; arrest.
nick	8.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to move or depart rapidly.
nick (someone) for	9.
	head	nick
	syl	nick (someone) for.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to defraud (someone) to the extent of.
nick	10.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide and reset (certain of the tail muscles of a horse) to give the tail a high carriage.
nick	11.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guess, catch, etc., exactly.
nick	12.
	syl	nick
	pron	<nik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of breeding stock
	def	to mate satisfactorily.
nickel	ety	C18: shortened form of German Kupfernickel niccolite, literally: copper demon, so called by miners because it was mistakenly thought to contain copper
nickel	1.
	syl	nick+el
	pron	<1nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile silvery-white metallic element that is strong and corrosion-resistant, occurring principally in pentlandite and niccolite: used in alloys, esp. in toughening steel, in electroplating, and as a catalyst in organic synthesis. Symbol: Ni; atomic no.: 28; atomic wt.: 58.71; valency: 1, 2, or 3; relative density: 8.90; melting pt.: 1453?%C; boiling pt.: 2732?%C.
nickel	2.
	syl	nick+el
	pron	<1nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. and Canadian coin and monetary unit worth five cents.
nickels	infl
	head	nickel
	or	nickels
	syl	nick+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
nickelling	infl
	head	nickel
	or	nickeling
	syl	nick+el+ling
	pos	vb.
nickelled	infl
	head	nickel
	or	nickeled
	syl	nick+elled
	pos	vb.
nickeling	infl
	head	nickel
	or	nickelling
	syl	nick+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
nickeled	infl
	head	nickel
	or	nickelled
	syl	nick+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
nickel	3.
	syl	nick+el
	pron	<1nikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plate with nickel.
nickel bloom	0.
	syl	nick+el bloom
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {annabergite}.
nickelic	1.
	syl	nick+el+ic
	pron	<ni1kelik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing metallic nickel.
nickelic	2.
	syl	nick+el+ic
	pron	<ni1kelik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing nickel in the trivalent state.
nickeliferous	0.
	syl	nick+el+if+er+ous
	pron	<2nik*1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing nickel.
nickelodeon	ety	C20: from #7nickel+ (#7mel) #7odeon 
nickelodeon	1.
	syl	nick:el+o:de:on
	pron	<2nik*1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an early form of jukebox.
nickelodeon	2.
	syl	nick:el+o:de:on
	pron	<2nik*1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	formerly
	def	a cinema charging five cents for admission.
nickelodeon	3.
	syl	nick:el+o:de:on
	pron	<2nik*1l*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Pianola, esp. one operated by inserting a five-cent piece.
nickelous	0.
	syl	nick+el+ous
	pron	<1nik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing nickel, esp. in the divalent state.
nickel plate	0.
	syl	nick+el plate
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer of nickel deposited on a surface, usually by electrolysis.
nickel silver	0.
	syl	nick+el sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	any of various white alloys containing copper (46-63 per cent), zinc (18-36 per cent), and nickel (6-30 per cent): used in making tableware, etc. Also called: {German silver}.
nicker	ety	C18: perhaps from #7neigh 
nicker	H1.1.
	syl	nick+er
	pron	<1nik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to neigh softly.
nicker	H1.2.
	syl	nick+er
	pron	<1nik*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to laugh quietly; snigger.
nicker	ety	C20: of unknown origin
nicker	infl
	syl	nick+er.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nicker	H2.0.
	syl	nick+er
	pron	<1nik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a pound sterling.
Jack	infl
	head	Nicklaus
	syl	Jack.
	pos	n.
Nicklaus	0.
	syl	Nick:laus
	pron	<1niklaus>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, U.S. professional golfer: won the British Open Championship (1966; 1970) and the U.S. Open Championship (1967; 1972).
nicknack	0.
	syl	nick+nack
	pron	<1nik2n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {knickknack}.
nickname	ety	C15: a nekename, mistaken division of an ekename an additional name, from eke addition+#7name 
nickname	1.
	syl	nick+name
	pron	<1nik2nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a familiar, pet, or derisory name given to a person, animal, or place.
	exam	1	his nickname was Lefty because he was left-handed.
nickname	2.
	syl	nick+name
	pron	<1nik2nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a shortened or familiar form of a person's name.
	exam	1	Joe is a nickname for Joseph.
nickname	3.
	syl	nick+name
	pron	<1nik2nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call by a nickname.
nickpoint	0.
	syl	nick+point
	pron	<1nik2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {knickpoint}.
Nicobar Islands	0.
	syl	Nic:o+bar Is+lands
	pron	<1nik*2ba:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 19 islands in the Indian Ocean, south of the Andaman Islands, with which they form a territory of India. Area: 1645 sq. km (635 sq. miles).
Nicodemus	0.
	syl	Nic:o:de:mus
	pron	<2nik*1dEmus>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a Pharisee and a member of the Sanhedrin, who supported Jesus against the other Pharisees (John 8:50-52).
Carl Otto Ehrenfried	infl
	head	Nicolai
	syl	Carl Ot:to Ehr:en:fried
	pron	<1karl> <1cto> <1A:r*n2frEt>
	pos	n.
Nicolai	0.
	syl	Ni:co:lai
	pron	German <2niko1lI>
	pos	n.
	def	1810-49, German composer: noted for his opera (1849).
Nicol prism	ety	C19: named after William Nicol (??1768-1851), Scottish physicist, its inventor
Nicol prism	0.
	syl	Nic:ol prism
	pron	<1nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device composed of two prisms of Iceland spar or calcite cut at specified angles and cemented together with Canada balsam. It is used for producing plane-polarized light.
Nicolson	0.
	syl	Nic:ol:son
	pron	<1nik*ls*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Har@.old (George) }. 1886-1968, English diplomat and author.
Nicosia	0.
	syl	Nic:o+si:a
	pron	<2nik*1sE*>, <-1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Cyprus, in the central part on the Pedieos River: capital since the 10th century. Pop.: 115700 (1973).
nicotiana	ety	C16: see #7nicotine 
nicotiana	0.
	syl	ni+co+ti:a+na
	pron	<ni2k*uSi1a:n*>, <-1An*>
	pos	n.
	def	any solanaceous plant of the American and Australian genus such as tobacco, having white, yellow, or purple fragrant flowers.
nicotinamide	0.
	syl	nic:o+tin:a+mide
	pron	<2nik*1tin*2mId>, <-1tEn->
	pos	n.
	def	the amide of nicotinic acid: a component of the vitamin B complex and essential in the diet for the prevention of pellagra. Formula: C\6H\6ON\2.
nicotine	ety	C19: from French, from New Latin herba nicotiana Nicot's plant, named after J. Nicot (1530-1600), French diplomat who introduced tobacco into France
nicotine	0.
	syl	nic:o+tine
	pron	<1nik*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily acrid toxic liquid that turns yellowish-brown in air and light: the principal alkaloid in tobacco, used as an agricultural insecticide. Formula: C\1\0H\1\4N\2.
nicotinic	sub
	head	nicotine
	syl	nic:o+tin+ic
	pron	<2nik*1tinik>
	pos	adj.
nicotinic acid	0.
	syl	nic:o+tin+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a vitamin of the B complex that occurs in milk, liver, yeast, etc. Lack of it in the diet leads to the disease pellagra. Formula: (C\5H\4N)COOH. Also called: {niacin}.
nicotinism	0.
	syl	nic:o+tin+ism
	pron	<1nik*tE2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a toxic condition of the body or a bodily organ or part caused by nicotine.
Nictheroy	0.
	syl	Nic+the+roy
	pron	Portuguese <2nitA1rci>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Niter*'oi}.
nictitate	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin nictit*_are to wink repeatedly, from Latin nict*_are to wink, from nicere to beckon
nictate	alt
	head	nictitate
	or	nictitate
	syl	nic+tate
	pron	<1niktAt>
	pos	vb.
nictitate	0.
	or	nictate
	syl	nic+ti+tate
	pron	<1nikti2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a technical word for {blink}.
nictitation	sub
	head	nictitate
	or	nictation
	syl	nic+ti+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
nictation	sub
	head	nictitate
	or	nictitation
	syl	nic+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
nictitating membrane	0.
	syl	nic+ti+tat+ing mem+brane
	pos	n.
	usage	in reptiles, birds, and some mammals
	def	a thin fold of skin beneath the eyelid that can be drawn across the eye. Also called: {third eyelid, haw}.
Nidaros	0.
	syl	Ni+da+ros
	pron	Norwegian <1nEda2ru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1930-31) of {Trondheim}.
niddering	ety	C16: a mistaken reading of Old English nithing coward; related to n*_ith malice
nidering	alt
	head	niddering
	or	niddering
	syl	nid+er+ing
	pron	<1nid*riG>
	pos	n.
	infl
	head	niddering
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
niddering	1.
	or	nidering
	syl	nid+der+ing
	pron	<1nid*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coward. {~}
niddering	2.
	or	nidering
	syl	nid+der+ing
	pron	<1nid*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	cowardly.
niddle-noddle	ety	C18: reduplication of #7nod 
niddle-noddle	1.
	syl	nid:dle-nod:dle
	pron	<1nidL2nodL>
	pos	adj.
	def	nodding. {~}
niddle-noddle	2.
	syl	nid:dle-nod:dle
	pron	<1nidL2nodL>
	pos	adj.
	def	to nod rapidly or unsteadily.
nide	ety	C17: from Latin n*_idus nest
nide	0.
	syl	nide
	pron	<nId>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {nye}.
nidicolous	ety	C19: from Latin n*_idus nest+ colere to inhabit
nidicolous	0.
	syl	ni+dic:o+lous
	pron	<ni1dik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of young birds
	def	remaining in the nest for some time after hatching.
nidifugous	ety	C19: from Latin n*_idus nest+ fugere to flee
nidifugous	0.
	syl	ni+dif:u+gous
	pron	<ni1difjug*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of young birds
	def	leaving the nest very soon after hatching.
nidify	ety	C17: from Latin n*_idific*_are, from n*_idus a nest+ facere to make
nidificate	alt
	head	nidify
	or	nidify
	syl	nid:i+fi+cate
	pron	<1nidifi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
nidifies	infl
	head	nidify
	syl	nid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
nidifying	infl
	head	nidify
	syl	nid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
nidified	infl
	head	nidify
	syl	nid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
nidify	0.
	or	nidificate
	syl	nid:i+fy
	pron	<1nidi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of birds
	def	to make or build a nest.
nidification	sub
	head	nidify
	syl	nid:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
nid-nod	ety	C18: reduplication of #7nod 
nid-nods	infl
	head	nid-nod
	syl	nid-nods
	pos	vb.
nid-nodding	infl
	head	nid-nod
	syl	nid-nod:ding
	pos	vb.
nid-nodded	infl
	head	nid-nod
	syl	nid-nod:ded.
	pos	vb.
nid-nod	0.
	syl	nid-nod
	pron	<1nid2nod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to nod repeatedly.
nidus	ety	C18: from Latin: #7nest 
nidi	infl
	head	nidus
	syl	ni+di
	pron	<-dI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nidus	1.
	syl	ni+dus
	pron	<1nId*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the nest in which insects or spiders deposit their eggs.
nidus	2.
	syl	ni+dus
	pron	<1nId*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a focus of infection.
nidus	3.
	syl	ni+dus
	pron	<1nId*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity in which plant spores develop.
nidal	sub
	head	nidus
	syl	ni+dal
	pos	adj.
Barthold Georg	1.
	head	Niebuhr
	syl	Bar:thold Ge:org
	pron	<1bartclt> <1gA:crk>
	def	1776-1831, German historian, noted for his critical approach to sources, esp. in (1811-32).
Reinhold	2.
	head	Niebuhr
	syl	Rein:hold.
	def	1892-1971, U.S. Protestant theologian. His works include (1932) and (1941-43).
niece	ety	C13: from Old French: niece, granddaughter, ultimately from Latin neptis granddaughter
niece	0.
	syl	niece
	pron	<nEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a daughter of one's sister or brother.
Niederosterreich	0.
	syl	Nie+der+*"o:ster+reich
	pron	<1nEd*r2$o:st*rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Lower Austria}.
Niedersachsen	0.
	syl	Nie+der+sach+sen
	pron	<1nEd*r2zaksN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Lower Saxony}.
niello	ety	C19: from Italian from Latin nigellus blackish, from niger black
nielli	infl
	head	niello
	or	niellos
	syl	ni+el+li
	pron	<-li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
niellos	infl
	head	niello
	or	nielli
	syl	ni+el+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
niello	1.
	syl	ni+el+lo
	pron	<ni1el*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a black compound of sulphur and silver, lead, or copper used to incise a design on a metal surface.
niello	2.
	syl	ni+el+lo
	pron	<ni1el*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of decorating surfaces with niello.
niello	3.
	syl	ni+el+lo
	pron	<ni1el*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface or object decorated with niello.
niellos	infl
	head	niello
	syl	ni+el+los
	pos	vb.
nielloing	infl
	head	niello
	syl	ni+el+lo+ing
	pos	vb.
nielloed	infl
	head	niello
	syl	ni+el+loed.
	pos	vb.
niello	4.
	syl	ni+el+lo
	pron	<ni1el*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or treat with niello.
niellist	sub
	head	niello
	syl	ni+1el+list
	pos	n.
Carl (August)	infl
	head	Nielsen
	syl	Carl (August)
	pos	n.
Niemen	0.
	syl	Nie+men
	pron	<1njemen>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for the {Neman}.
Martin	infl
	head	Niemoller
	syl	Mar:tin
	pron	<1martEn>
	pos	n.
Niemoller	0.
	syl	Nie:m*"ol:ler
	pron	German <1nEm@ol*r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1892, German Protestant theologian, who was imprisoned (1938-45) for his opposition to Hitler.
Niersteiner	0.
	syl	Nier+stein+er
	pron	German <1nErStIn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a white wine from the region around Nierstein, Germany.
Friedrich Wilhelm	infl
	head	Nietzsche
	syl	Frie:drich Wil:helm
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Nietzsche	0.
	syl	Nie:tzsche
	pron	<1nEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1900, German philosopher, poet, and critic, noted esp. for his concept of the superman and his rejection of traditional Christian values. His chief works are (1872), (1883-91), and (1886).
Nietzschean	sub
	head	Nietzsche
	syl	Nie+tzsche:an
	pron	<1nECi*n>
	pos	n. adj.
Nietzscheism	sub
	head	Nietzsche
	or	Nietzscheanism
	syl	Nie+tzsche+2ism
	pos	n.
Nietzscheanism	sub
	head	Nietzsche
	or	Nietzscheism
	syl	Nie+tzsche:an+2ism
	pos	n.
nieve	ety	C14: from Old Norse hnefi 
nieve	0.
	syl	nieve
	pron	<nEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	the closed hand; fist.
Nievre	0.
	syl	Ni*`e+vre
	pron	French <1nje:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in Burgundy region. Capital: Nevers. Pop.: 249996 (1975). Area: 6888 sq. km (2686 sq. miles).
niff	ety	C20: perhaps from #7sniff  &- #!niff@.y adj.
	infl
	head	niff
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
niff	1.
	syl	niff
	pron	<nif>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad smell. {~}
niff	2.
	syl	niff
	pron	<nif>
	pos	n.
	def	to smell badly; stink.
Niflheim	ety	Old Norse: literally, mist home
Niflheim	0.
	syl	Ni:fl+heim
	pron	<1nivL2hAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the abode of the dead.
nifty	ety	C19: of uncertain origin &- #!nif+ti+ly adv.
niftier	infl
	head	nifty
	syl	nif+ti+er
	pos	adj.
niftiest	infl
	head	nifty
	syl	nif+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
nifty	0.
	syl	nif+ty
	pron	<1nifti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pleasing, apt, or stylish.
niftiness	sub
	head	nifty
	syl	nif+ti+ness
	pos	n.
NIG	0.
	syl	NIG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Niger.
Niger	1.
	syl	Ni+ger
	pron	<1nIJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a landlocked republic in West Africa: important since earliest times for its trans-Saharan trade routes; made a French colony in 1922 and became fully independent in 1960; exports peanuts and livestock. Official language: French. Religion: mostly Muslim. Currency: franc. Capital: Niamey. Pop.: 4476000 (1974 est.). Area: 1315640 sq. km (507969 sq. miles).
Niger	2.
	syl	Ni+ger
	pron	<1nIJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in West Africa, rising in S Guinea and flowing in a great northward curve through Mali, then southwest through Niger and Nigeria to the Gulf of Guinea: the third longest river in Africa, with the largest delta, covering an area of 36260 sq. km (14000 sq. miles). Length: 4184 km (2600 miles).
Niger	3.
	syl	Ni+ger
	pron	<1nIJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W central Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of North-Western State. Capital: Minna. Pop.: 2900000 (1976 est.). Area: 17344 sq. km (6695 sq. miles).
Niger-Congo	1.
	syl	Ni:ger-Con:go
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages of Africa consisting of the Bantu languages together with most of the languages of the coastal regions of West Africa. The chief branches are Benue-Congo (including Bantu), Kwa, Mande, and West Atlantic.
Niger-Congo	2.
	syl	Ni:ger-Con:go
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this family of languages.
Nigeria	0.
	syl	Ni+ge:ri:a
	pron	<nI1Ji*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: Lagos annexed by the British in 1861; protectorates of Northern and Southern Nigeria formed in 1900 and united as a colony in 1914; gained independence as a member of the Commonwealth in 1960; Eastern Region seceded as the Republic of Biafra for the duration of the severe civil war (1967-70). It consists of a belt of tropical rain forest in the south, with semidesert in the extreme north and highlands in the east; the main export is petroleum. Official language: English; Hausa, Ibo, and Yoruba are the chief regional languages. Religion: animist, Muslim, and Christian. Currency: pound. Capital: Lagos. Pop.: 62925000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 923773 sq. km (356669 sq. miles).
Nigerian	sub
	head	Nigeria
	syl	Ni+1ge:ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Niger seed	0.
	syl	Ni+ger seed
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{ramtil} (sense 2)}.
niggard	ety	C14: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish dialect nygg and Old English hn*_eaw stingy
niggard	1.
	syl	nig+gard
	pron	<1nig*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a stingy person.
niggard	2.
	syl	nig+gard
	pron	<1nig*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	miserly.
niggardly	1.
	syl	nig+gard+ly
	pron	<1nig*dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	stingy or ungenerous.
niggardly	2.
	syl	nig+gard+ly
	pron	<1nig*dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	meagre.
	exam	1	a niggardly salary.
niggardly	3.
	syl	nig+gard+ly
	pron	<1nig*dli>
	pos	adj.
	def	stingily; grudgingly.
niggardliness	sub
	head	niggardly
	syl	nig+gard+li+ness
	pos	n.
nigger	ety	C18: from C16 dialect neeger, from French n*`egre, from Spanish N#7egro %1
nigger	1.a.
	syl	nig+ger
	pron	<1nig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	another name for a Negro.
nigger	1.b.
	syl	nig+ger
	pron	<1nig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	nigger minstrels.
nigger	2.
	syl	nig+ger
	pron	<1nig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a member of any dark-skinned race.
nigger in the woodpile	3.
	head	nigger
	syl	nigger in the woodpile.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a hidden snag or hindrance.
niggle	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; related to Norwegian nigla. Compare #7niggard 
niggle	1.
	syl	nig+gle
	pron	<1nigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to find fault continually.
niggle	2.
	syl	nig+gle
	pron	<1nigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be preoccupied with details; fuss.
niggle	3.
	syl	nig+gle
	pron	<1nigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to irritate; worry.
niggler	sub
	head	niggle
	syl	nig+gler
	pos	n.
niggly	sub
	head	niggle
	syl	nig+gly
	pos	adj.
niggling	1.
	syl	nig+gling
	pron	<1nigliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	petty.
niggling	2.
	syl	nig+gling
	pron	<1nigliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	fussy.
niggling	3.
	syl	nig+gling
	pron	<1nigliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	irritating.
niggling	4.
	syl	nig+gling
	pron	<1nigliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring painstaking work.
nigglingly	sub
	head	niggling
	syl	nig+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
nigh	ety	Old English n*_eah, n*_eh; related to German nah, Old Frisian nei. Compare #7near, next 
nigh	0.
	syl	nigh
	pron	<nI>
	pos	adj. adv. prep.
	def	an archaic, poetic, or dialect word for {near}.
night	ety	Old English niht; compare Dutch nacht, Latin nox, Greek nux 
night	1.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of darkness each 24 hours between sunset and sunrise, as distinct from day.
night	2.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, occurring, working, etc., at night.
	exam	1	a night nurse.
night	3.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the occurrence of this period considered as a unit.
	exam	1	four nights later they left.
night	4.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period between sunset and retiring to bed; evening.
night	5.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the time between bedtime and morning.
	exam	1	she spent the night alone.
night	6.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the weather conditions of the night.
	exam	1	a clear night.
night	7.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the activity or experience of a person during a night.
night	8.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any evening designated for a special observance or function.
night	9.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	nightfall or dusk.
night	10.
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or period of gloom, ignorance, etc.
make a night of it	11.
	head	night
	syl	make a night of it.
	def	to go out and celebrate for most of the night.
night and day	12.
	head	night
	syl	night and day.
	def	continually.
	exam	1	that baby cries night and day.
night	xref
	syl	night
	pron	<nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {nocturnal}.
nightless	sub
	head	night
	syl	night+less
	pos	adj.
nightlike	sub
	head	night
	syl	night+2like
	pos	adj.
night blindness	0.
	syl	night blind+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical term for {nyctalopia}.
night-blooming cereus	0.
	syl	night-bloom:ing ce+re:us
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cacti of the genera etc., having large fragrant flowers that open at night.
nightcap	1.
	syl	night+cap
	pron	<1nIt2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth cap formerly worn in bed.
nightcap	2.
	syl	night+cap
	pron	<1nIt2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a bedtime drink, esp. an alcoholic or hot one.
nightclub	0.
	syl	night+club
	pron	<1nIt2kl^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of entertainment open until late at night, usually offering food, drink, a floor show, dancing, etc.
nightclubber	sub
	head	nightclub
	syl	night+2club:ber
	pos	n.
night dancer	0.
	syl	night danc+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in Uganda
	def	a person believed to employ the help of the dead in destroying other people.
nightdress	0.
	syl	night+dress
	pron	<1nIt2dres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a loose dress worn in bed by women. Also called: {nightgown, nightie}.
nightfall	0.
	syl	night+fall
	pron	<1nIt2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the approach of darkness; dusk.
nightgown	1.
	syl	night+gown
	pron	<1nIt2gaun>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nightdress}.
nightgown	2.
	syl	night+gown
	pron	<1nIt2gaun>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's nightshirt.
nighthawk	1.
	syl	night+hawk
	pron	<1nIt2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bullbat, mosquito hawk}. any American nightjar of the genus and related genera, having a dark plumage and, in the male, white patches on the wings and tail.
nighthawk	2.
	syl	night+hawk
	pron	<1nIt2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another name for {night owl}.
night heron	0.
	syl	night her+on
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal heron of the genus and related genera, having short legs and necks, a heavy body, and a short heavy bill.
nighty	alt
	head	nightie
	or	nightie
	syl	night:y
	pron	<1nIti>
	pos	n.
nighties	infl
	head	nightie
	syl	night:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nightie	0.
	or	nighty
	syl	night:ie
	pron	<1nIti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {nightdress} or {nightgown}.
nightingale	ety	Old English nihtegale, literally: night-singer, from #7night+ galan to sing
nightingale	1.
	syl	night+in+gale
	pron	<1nItiG2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish European songbird, with a broad reddish-brown tail: well known for its musical song, usually heard at night.
nightingale	2.
	syl	night+in+gale
	pron	<1nItiG2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related birds, such as ({thrush nightingale}) .
Florence	infl
	head	Nightingale
	syl	Flo:rence
	pos	n.
Nightingale	0.
	syl	Night:in:gale
	pron	<1nItiG2gAl>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1820-1910, English nurse, famous for her work during the Crimean War. She helped to raise the status and quality of the nursing profession and founded a training school for nurses in London (1860).
nightjar	ety	C17: #7night+{jar %2}#7, so called from its discordant cry
nightjar	0.
	syl	night+jar
	pron	<1nIt2Ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal bird of the family esp. ({European nightjar}) : order They have a cryptic plumage and large eyes and feed on insects.
night latch	0.
	syl	night latch
	pos	n.
	def	a door lock that is operated by means of a knob on the inside and a key on the outside.
night letter	0.
	syl	night let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a telegram sent for delivery the next day at a cheaper rate than a regular telegram.
nightlife	0.
	syl	night+life
	pron	<1nIt2lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	social life or entertainment taking place in the late evening or night, as in nightclubs.
night-light	0.
	syl	night-light
	pos	n.
	def	a dim light burning at night, esp. for children.
nightlong	0.
	syl	night+long
	pron	<1nIt2loG>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	throughout the night.
nightly	1.
	syl	night+ly
	pron	<1nItli>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening or relating to each night.
nightly	2.
	syl	night+ly
	pron	<1nItli>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening at night.
nightly	3.
	syl	night+ly
	pron	<1nItli>
	pos	adv.
	def	at night or each night.
nightmare	ety	C13 (meaning: incubus; C16: bad dream): from #7night+ Old English mare, m@are evil spirit, from Germanic; compare Old Norse mara incubus, Polish zmora, French cauchemar nightmare
nightmare	1.
	syl	night+mare
	pron	<1nIt2me*>
	pos	n.
	def	a terrifying or deeply distressing dream.
nightmare	2.a.
	syl	night+mare
	pron	<1nIt2me*>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or condition resembling a terrifying dream.
	exam	1	the nightmare of shipwreck.
nightmare	2.b.
	syl	night+mare
	pron	<1nIt2me*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a nightmare drive.
nightmare	3.
	syl	night+mare
	pron	<1nIt2me*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that is feared.
nightmare	4.
	syl	night+mare
	pron	<1nIt2me*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an evil spirit supposed to harass or suffocate sleeping people.
nightmarish	sub
	head	nightmare
	syl	night+2mar+ish
	pos	adj.
nightmarishly	sub
	head	nightmare
	syl	night+2mar+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
nightmarishness	sub
	head	nightmare
	syl	night+2mar+ish+ness
	pos	n.
night-night	0.
	syl	night-night
	pos	interj.
	def	an informal word for {goodnight}.
nighawk	alt
	head	night owl
	or	night owl
	syl	nighawk
	pos	n.
night owl	0.
	or	nighawk
	syl	night owl
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is or prefers to be up and about late at night.
night raven	0.
	syl	night ra+ven
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	any bird, esp. the night heron, that is most active at night.
nightrider	0.
	syl	night+rid:er
	pron	<1nIt2rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a band of mounted and usually masked Whites in the southern U.S. who carried out acts of revenge and intimidation at night after the Civil War.
nightriding	sub
	head	nightrider
	syl	night+2rid:ing
	pos	n.
night robe	0.
	syl	night robe
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {nightdress}.
nights	0.
	syl	nights
	pron	<nIts>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at night, esp. regularly.
	exam	1	he works nights.
night school	0.
	syl	night school
	pos	n.
	def	an educational institution that holds classes in the evening for those who are not free during the day.
nightshade	ety	Old English nihtscada, apparently #7night+shade, referring to the poisonous or soporific qualities of these plants
nightshade	1.
	syl	night+shade
	pron	<1nIt2SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various solanaceous plants, such as deadly nightshade, woody nightshade, and black nightshade.
nightshade	2.
	syl	night+shade
	pron	<1nIt2SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	See {enchanter's nightshade}.
nightshirt	0.
	syl	night+shirt
	pron	<1nIt2SR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose knee-length or longer shirtlike garment worn in bed by men.
night soil	0.
	syl	night soil
	pos	n.
	def	human excrement used as a fertilizer.
nightspot	0.
	syl	night+spot
	pron	<1nIt2spot>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {nightclub}.
night stick	0.
	syl	night stick
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {truncheon}.
night-time	0.a.
	syl	night-time
	pos	n.
	def	the time from sunset to sunrise; night as distinct from day.
night-time	0.b.
	syl	night-time
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a night-time prowler.
night watch	1.
	syl	night watch
	pos	n.
	def	a watch or guard kept at night, esp. for security.
night watch	2.
	syl	night watch
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time the watch is kept.
night watch	3.
	syl	night watch
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps such a watch; night watchman.
night watchman	1.
	syl	night watch+man
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {night watch}. a person who keeps guard at night on a factory, public building, etc.
night watchman	2.
	syl	night watch+man
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a batsman sent in to bat to play out time when a wicket has fallen near the end of a day's play.
nightwear	0.
	syl	night+wear
	pron	<1nIt2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	apparel worn in bed or before retiring to bed; pyjamas, nightdress, dressing gowns, etc.
nigrescent	ety	C18: from Latin nigrescere to grow black, from niger black; see N#7egro %1
nigrescent	0.
	syl	ni+gres+cent
	pron	<nI1gresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	blackish; dark.
nigrescence	sub
	head	nigrescent
	syl	ni+1gres+cence
	pos	n.
nigrifies	infl
	head	nigrify
	syl	nig+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
nigrifying	infl
	head	nigrify
	syl	nig+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
nigrified	infl
	head	nigrify
	syl	nig+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
nigrify	0.
	syl	nig+ri+fy
	pron	<1nigri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for {blacken}.
nigritude	ety	C17: from Latin nigrit*_ud*_o from niger black
nigritude	0.
	syl	nig+ri+tude
	pron	<1nigri2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	blackness; darkness.
nigrosine	ety	C19: from Latin niger black+-#7{ose %1}#7+ -#7{ine %1}
nigrosin	alt
	head	nigrosine
	or	nigrosine
	syl	ni+gro+sin
	pron	<1nigr*sin>
	pos	n.
nigrosine	0.
	or	nigrosin
	syl	ni+gro+sine
	pron	<1nigr*2sEn>, <-sin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of black pigments and dyes obtained from aniline: used in inks and shoe polishes and for dyeing textiles, etc.
nihil	0.
	syl	ni+hil
	pron	Latin. <1nIhil>, <1nEhil>
	pos	n.
	def	nil; nothing.
nihility	sub
	head	nihil
	syl	ni+1hil+i:ty
	pos	n.
nihilism	1.
	syl	ni+hil+ism
	pron	<1nIi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete denial of all established authority and institutions.
nihilism	2.
	syl	ni+hil+ism
	pron	<1nIi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an extreme form of scepticism that systematically rejects all values, belief in existence, the possibility of communication, etc.
nihilism	3.
	syl	ni+hil+ism
	pron	<1nIi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolutionary doctrine of destruction for its own sake.
nihilism	4.
	syl	ni+hil+ism
	pron	<1nIi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or promulgation of terrorism.
nihilist	sub
	head	nihilism
	syl	ni+hil+ist
	pos	n. adj.
nihilistic	sub
	head	nihilism
	syl	ni+hil+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Nihilism	0.
	syl	Ni+hil+ism
	pron	<1nIi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in tsarist Russia
	def	any of several revolutionary doctrines that upheld terrorism.
nihil obstat	ety	Latin, literally: nothing hinders
nihil obstat	0.
	syl	ni+hil ob+stat
	pron	<1obst@t>
	def	the phrase used by a Roman Catholic censor to declare publication inoffensive to faith or morals.
Nihon	0.
	syl	Ni+hon
	pron	<1nE1hon>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of a Japanese name for {Japan}.
Niigata	0.
	syl	Ni:i+ga+ta
	pron	<1nEi2ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Japan, on NW Honshu at the mouth of the Shinano River: the chief port on the Sea of Japan. Pop.: 413061 (1974 est.).
Waslaw	infl
	head	Nijinsky
	syl	Wa:slaw
	pos	n.
Nijinsky	0.
	syl	Ni:jin:sky
	pron	<ni1Jinski>
	pos	n.
	def	or {Va@.slaw} (vats#!laf). 1890-1950, Russian ballet dancer and choreographer, who was associated wth Diaghilev. His creations include settings of Stravinsky's and
Nijmegen	0.
	syl	Nij+me:gen
	pron	<1nI2mAg*n>, Dutch <1nej2mA:$x*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in the E Netherlands, in Gelderland province on the Waal River: the oldest town in the country; scene of the signing (1678) of the peace treaty between Louis XIV, the Netherlands, Spain, and the Holy Roman Empire. Pop.: 148029 (1974 est.). Latin name: {Noviomagus}. German name: {Nimwegen}.
-nik	ety	C20: from Russian -nik, as in #7sputnik, and influenced by Yiddish -nik (agent suffix)
-nik	0.
	syl	-nik
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	denoting a person associated with a specified state or quality.
	exam	1	beatnik.
Nikaria	0.
	syl	Ni+kar:i:a
	pron	<ni1ke*ri*>, <nI->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Icaria}.
Nike	ety	from Greek: victory
Nike	0.
	syl	Ni:ke
	pron	<1nIkE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the winged goddess of victory. Roman counterpart: {Victoria}.
Nikko	0.
	syl	Nik+ko
	pron	<1nEk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Japan, on NE Honshu: a major pilgrimage centre, with a 4th-century Shinto shrine, a Buddhist temple (767), and the shrines and mausoleums of the Tokugawa shoguns. Pop.: 28502 (1970).
Nikolainkaupunki	0.
	syl	Ni+ko+lain+kau+pun+ki
	pron	Finnish <2nik*lIn1kaupuGki>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Vaasa}.
Nikolayev	0.
	syl	Ni+ko+la+yev
	pron	Russian <nika1lajif>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR on the Southern Bug about 64 km (40 miles) from the Black Sea: founded as a naval base in 1788; one of the leading Soviet Black Sea ports. Pop.: 424000 (1975 est.). Former name: {Vernoleninsk}.
nil	ety	C19: from Latin
nil	0.
	syl	nil
	pron	<nil>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {nothing}, used esp. in the scoring of certain games.
nil desperandum	ety	from Latin, literally: nothing to be despaired of
nil desperandum	0.
	syl	nil de+spe+ran+dum
	pron	<1nil> <2desp*1r@nd*m>
	pos	interj.
	def	never despair.
Nile	0.
	syl	Nile
	pron	<nIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Africa, rising in S central Burundi in its remotest headstream, the {Luvironza}: flows into Lake Victoria and leaves the lake as the {Victoria Nile}, flowing to Lake Albert, which is drained by the {Albert Nile}, becoming the White Nile on the border between Uganda and the Sudan; joined by its chief tributary, the {Blue Nile} (which rises near Lake Tana, Ethiopia) at Khartoum, and flows north to its delta on the Mediterranean; the longest river in the world. Length: (from the source of the Luvironza to the Mediterranean) 6741 km (4187 miles).
Nile blue	0.a.
	syl	Nile blue
	pos	n.
	def	a pale greenish-blue colour.
Nile blue	0.b.
	syl	Nile blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Nile-blue carpet.
Nile green	0.a.
	syl	Nile green
	pos	n.
	def	a pale bluish-green colour.
Nile green	0.b.
	syl	Nile green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Nile-green dress.
nilgai	ety	C19: from Hindi n*_ilg*_aw blue bull, from Sanskrit n*_ila dark blue+ go bull
nilghau	alt
	head	nilgai
	or	nilgai
	syl	nil+ghau
	pos	n.
nilgai	infl
	or	nilghau
	syl	nil+gai
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nilgais	infl
	head	nilgai
	or	nilghaus
	syl	nil+gais
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nilghau	infl
	head	nilgai
	or	nilgai
	syl	nil+ghau
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nilghaus	infl
	head	nilgai
	or	nilgais
	syl	nil+ghaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nilgai	0.
	or	nilghau
	syl	nil+gai
	pron	<1nilgI>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Indian antelope, The male is blue-grey with white markings and has small horns; the female is brownish and has no horns.
Nilgiris	alt
	head	Nilgiri Hills
	or	Nilgiri Hills
	syl	Nil+gi+ris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nilgiri Hills	0.
	or	Nilgiris
	syl	Nil+gi+ri Hills
	pron	<1nilgiri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a plateau in S India, in Tamil Nadu. Average height: 2000 m (6500 ft.), reaching 2635 m (8647 ft.) in Doda Betta.
Nilo-Saharan	1.
	syl	Ni:lo-Sa:har:an
	pron	<1nIlos*1ha:r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages of Africa, spoken chiefly by Nilotic peoples in a region extending from the Sahara to Kenya and Tanzania, including the Chari-Nile, Saharan, Songhai, and other branches. Classification is complicated by the fact that many languages spoken in this region belong to the unrelated Afro-Asiatic, Kordofanian, and Niger-Congo families.
Nilo-Saharan	2.
	syl	Ni:lo-Sa:har:an
	pron	<1nIlos*1ha:r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this family of languages.
Nilotic	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek Neilotik*'os, from Neilos the N#7ile 
Nilotic	1.
	syl	Ni+lot+ic
	pron	<nI1lotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Nile.
Nilotic	2.
	syl	Ni+lot+ic
	pron	<nI1lotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to a tall Negroid pastoral people inhabiting the S Sudan, parts of Kenya and Uganda, and neighbouring countries.
Nilotic	3.
	syl	Ni+lot+ic
	pron	<nI1lotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to the group of languages spoken by the Nilotic peoples.
Nilotic	4.
	syl	Ni+lot+ic
	pron	<nI1lotik>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages of E Africa, including Luo, Dinka, and Masai, now generally regarded as belonging to the Chari-Nile branch of the Nilo-Saharan family.
Birgit	infl
	head	Nilsson
	syl	Bir:git
	pron	<1birgit>
	pos	n.
Nilsson	0.
	syl	Nils:son
	pron	Swedish <1nilscn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, Swedish operatic soprano.
nim	ety	C20: perhaps from archaic nim to take, from Old English niman 
nim	0.
	syl	nim
	pron	<nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which two players alternately remove one or more small items, such as matchsticks, from one of several rows or piles, the object being to take (or avoid taking) the last item remaining on the table.
nimble	ety	Old English n*_@amel quick to grasp, and numol quick at seizing, both from niman to take
nimble	1.
	syl	nim+ble
	pron	<1nimbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	agile, quick, and neat in movement.
	exam	1	nimble fingers.
nimble	2.
	syl	nim+ble
	pron	<1nimbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	alert; acute.
	exam	1	a nimble intellect.
nimbleness	sub
	head	nimble
	syl	nim+ble+ness
	pos	n.
nimbly	sub
	head	nimble
	syl	nim+bly
	pos	adv.
nimblewit	0.
	syl	nim:ble+wit
	pron	<1nimb*l2wit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an alert, bright, and clever person.
nimblewitted	sub
	head	nimblewit
	syl	nim:ble+2wit+ted
	pos	adj.
nimbostrati	infl
	head	nimbostratus
	syl	nim+bo+stra+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nimbostratus	0.
	syl	nim+bo+stra+tus
	pron	<2nimb*u1strAt*s>, <-1stra:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-coloured rain-bearing stratus cloud.
nimbus	ety	C17: from Latin; cloud, radiance &- #!nim+bused adj.
nimbi	infl
	head	nimbus
	or	nimbuses
	syl	nim+bi
	pron	<-bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nimbuses	infl
	head	nimbus
	or	nimbi
	syl	nim+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nimbus	1.a.
	syl	nim+bus
	pron	<1nimb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark grey rain-bearing cloud.
nimbus	1.b.
	syl	nim+bus
	pron	<1nimb*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	cumulonimbus clouds.
nimbus	2.a.
	syl	nim+bus
	pron	<1nimb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an emanation of light surrounding a saint or deity.
nimbus	2.b.
	syl	nim+bus
	pron	<1nimb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of this emanation.
nimbus	3.
	syl	nim+bus
	pron	<1nimb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a surrounding aura or atmosphere.
Nimes	0.
	syl	N*^imes
	qual	French
	def	nim) a city in S France: Roman remains including an amphitheatre and the Pont du Gard aqueduct. Pop.: 133942 (1975).
nimiety	ety	C16: from Late Latin nimiet*_as, from Latin nimis too much
nimieties	infl
	head	nimiety
	syl	ni+mi+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nimiety	0.
	syl	ni+mi+e:ty
	pron	<ni1mIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {excess}.
niminy-piminy	ety	C19: imitative of a prim affected enunciation
niminy-piminy	0.
	syl	nim:i:ny-pim:i:ny
	pron	<1nimini1pimini>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively refined; prim.
Chester William	infl
	head	Nimitz
	syl	Ches:ter Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Nimitz	0.
	syl	Nim:itz
	pron	<1nimits>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1966, U.S. admiral; commander in chief of the U.S. Pacific fleet in World War II (1941-45).
nimonic alloy	ety	C20: from #7ni (#7ckel) #7+mo (#7lybdenum) #7+ -#7ic 
nimonic alloy	0.
	syl	ni+mon+ic al+loy
	pron	<ni1monik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nickel-based alloys used at high temperatures, as in gas turbine blades.
Nimrod	1.
	syl	Nim:rod
	pron	<1nimrod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a hunter, who was famous for his prowess (Genesis 10:8-9).
Nimrod	2.
	syl	Nim:rod
	pron	<1nimrod>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is dedicated to or skilled in hunting. Douay spelling: {Nem@.rod}.
Nimwegen	0.
	syl	Nim+we+gen
	pron	<1nim2vA:gN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Nijmegen}.
the	infl
	head	Nina
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Nina	0.
	syl	Ni:?~na
	pron	<1nEn*>, Spanish <1ni$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three ships commanded by Columbus in 1492.
nincompoop	ety	C17: of unknown origin
nincompoop	0.
	syl	nin+com+poop
	pron	<1nink*m2pu:p>, <1niG->
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid person; fool; idiot.
nine	ety	Old English nigon; related to Gothic niun, Latin novem 
nine	1.
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of one and eight. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
nine	2.
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 9, IX, etc., representing this number.
nine	3.
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represent?!ed by, or consisting of nine units, such as a playing card with nine symbols on it.
nine	4.
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {nine o'clock}. nine hours after noon or midnight.
	exam	1	the play starts at nine.
dressed (up) to the nines	5.
	head	nine
	syl	dressed (up) to the nines.
	qual	Informal.
	def	elaborately dressed.
	6.
	head	nine
	syl	999
	usage	in Britain
	def	the telephone number of the emergency services.
nine to five	7.
	head	nine
	syl	nine to five.
	def	normal office hours.
	exam	1	he works nine to five;
	exam	2	a nine-to-five job.
nine	8.a.
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to nine.
	exam	1	nine days.
nine	8.b.
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	nine of the ten are ready.
nine	xref
	syl	nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefixes: {nona-, nono-}.
the	infl
	head	Nine
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Nine	1.
	syl	Nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the nine Muses.
Nine	2.
	syl	Nine
	pron	<nIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the nine memberstates of the Common Market.
ninefold	1.
	syl	nine+fold
	pron	<1nIn2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having nine times as many or as much.
ninefold	2.
	syl	nine+fold
	pron	<1nIn2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of nine parts.
ninefold	3.
	syl	nine+fold
	pron	<1nIn2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to nine times as many or as much.
ninepins	1.
	syl	nine+pins
	pron	<1nIn2pinz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {skittles}.
ninepins	2.
	syl	nine+pins
	pron	<1nIn2pinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
	def	one of the pins used in this game.
nineteen	ety	Old English nigont*_ine 
nineteen	1.
	syl	nine+teen
	pron	<2nIn1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and nine and is a prime number. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
nineteen	2.
	syl	nine+teen
	pron	<2nIn1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 19, XIX, etc., representing this number.
nineteen	3.
	syl	nine+teen
	pron	<2nIn1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 19 units.
talk nineteen to the dozen	4.
	head	nineteen
	syl	talk nineteen to the dozen.
	def	to talk incessantly.
nineteen	5.a.
	syl	nine+teen
	pron	<2nIn1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to nineteen.
	exam	1	nineteen pictures.
nineteen	5.b.
	syl	nine+teen
	pron	<2nIn1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	only nineteen voted.
nineteenth	1.a.
	syl	nine+teenth
	pron	<2nIn1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the eighteenth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc., being the ordinal number of Often written: 19th.
nineteenth	1.b.
	syl	nine+teenth
	pron	<2nIn1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the nineteenth was rainy.
nineteenth	2.a.
	syl	nine+teenth
	pron	<2nIn1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 19 approximately equal parts of something.
nineteenth	2.b.
	syl	nine+teenth
	pron	<2nIn1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a nineteenth part.
nineteenth	3.
	syl	nine+teenth
	pron	<2nIn1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction that is equal to one divided by 19 (1/19).
nineteenth hole	0.
	syl	nine+teenth hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf, slang.
	def	the bar in a golf clubhouse.
nineteenth man	1.
	syl	nine+teenth man
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	the first reserve in a team.
nineteenth man	2.
	syl	nine+teenth man
	pos	n.
	def	any person acting as a reserve or substitute.
ninetieth	1.a.
	syl	nine+ti+eth
	pron	<1nIntiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc. Often written: 90th.
ninetieth	1.b.
	syl	nine+ti+eth
	pron	<1nIntiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	ninetieth in succession.
ninetieth	2.a.
	syl	nine+ti+eth
	pron	<1nIntiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 90 approximately equal parts of something.
ninetieth	2.b.
	syl	nine+ti+eth
	pron	<1nIntiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ninetieth part.
ninetieth	3.
	syl	nine+ti+eth
	pron	<1nIntiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 90 (1/90).
ninety	ety	Old English nigontig 
nineties	infl
	head	ninety
	syl	nine+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ninety	1.
	syl	nine+ty
	pron	<1nInti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and nine. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
ninety	2.
	syl	nine+ty
	pron	<1nInti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 90, XC, etc., representing this number.
ninety	3.
	syl	nine+ty
	pron	<1nInti>
	pos	n.
	def	something represent?!ed by, representing, or consisting of 90 units.
ninety	4.a.
	syl	nine+ty
	pron	<1nInti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to ninety.
	exam	1	ninety times out of a hundred.
ninety	4.b.
	syl	nine+ty
	pron	<1nInti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	at least ninety are thought to be missing.
Nineveh	0.
	syl	Ni+ne:veh
	pron	<1niniv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient capital of Assyria, on the River Tigris opposite the present-day city of Mosul (N Iraq): at its height in the 8th and 7th centuries #7b.c. ; destroyed in 612 #7b.c. by the Medes and Babylonians. &- {#!Ni+ne@.vite}
Ningpo	0.
	syl	Ning+po
	pron	<1niG1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in NE Chekiang, on the Yung River, about 20 km (12 miles) from its mouth at Hangchow Bay: one of the first sites of European settlement in China. Pop.: 237500 (1953).
Ninghsia	alt
	head	Ningsia
	or	Ningsia
	syl	Ning+hsia
	pron	<1niG1Sja:>
	pos	n.
Ningsia	1.
	or	Ninghsia
	syl	Ning+sia
	pron	<1niG1Sja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NW China: mostly included in the Inner Mongolian AR in 1956, with the smaller part constituted as the Ningsia Hui AR in 1958.
Ningsia	2.
	or	Ninghsia
	syl	Ning+sia
	pron	<1niG1Sja:>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Yinchwan}.
Ningsia Hui Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Ning+sia Hu:i Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<1niG1Sja:> <1hu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of NW China, south of the Inner Mongolian AR. Capital: Yinchwan. Pop.: 3000000 (1976 est.). Area: 66400 sq. km (25896 sq. miles).
ninny	ety	C16: perhaps from an innocent simpleton
ninnies	infl
	head	ninny
	syl	nin+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ninny	0.
	syl	nin+ny
	pron	<1nini>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull-witted person.
ninnyish	sub
	head	ninny
	syl	nin+ny+ish
	pos	adj.
ninon	ety	C20: from French
ninon	0.
	syl	ni+non
	pron	<1nEnon>, <1nInon>, French <ni1n?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine strong silky fabric.
ninth	ety	Old English nigotha; related to Old High German niunto, Old Norse n*_iundi 
ninth	1.a.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the eighth in counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of Often written: 9th.
ninth	1.b.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	he came on the ninth;
	exam	2	ninth in line.
ninth	2.a.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of nine equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
ninth	2.b.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ninth part.
ninth	3.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by nine (1/9) .
ninth	4.a.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of one octave plus a second.
ninth	4.b.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval.
ninth	4.c.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	n.
	def	see {ninth chord}.
ninth	5.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {ninthly}. after the eighth person, position, event, etc.
ninth	6.
	syl	ninth
	pron	<nInT>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {ninthly}. as the ninth point: linking what follows to the previous statement.
ninth chord	0.
	syl	ninth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord much used in jazz and pop, consisting of a major or minor triad with the seventh and ninth added above the root. Often shortened to {ninth}.
Ninus	0.
	syl	Ni:nus
	pron	<1nIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a king of Assyria and the legendary founder of Nineveh, husband of Semiramis.
Niobe	0.
	syl	Ni:o:be
	pron	<1nI*bi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a daughter of Tantalus, whose children were slain after she boasted of them: although turned into stone, she continued to weep. &- {Ni@.o+be@.an} (na$I#!$$$ub$I$$n)
niobic	0.
	syl	ni:o+bic
	pron	<nI1*ubik>, <-1obik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing niobium in the pentavalent state. Also: {columbic}.
niobite	ety	C19: #7niobium+ -#7{ite %1}
niobite	0.
	syl	ni:o+bite
	pron	<1nI*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {columbite}.
niobium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from N#7iobe (daughter of Tantalus), so named because it occurred in #7tantalite 
niobium	0.
	syl	ni:o+bi:um
	pron	<nI1*ubi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ductile white superconductive metallic element that occurs principally in columbite and tantalite: used in steel alloys. Symbol: Nb; atomic no.: 41; atomic wt.: 92.906; valency: 2, 3, or 5; relative density: 8.57; melting pt.: 2468?%C; boiling pt.: 4927?%C. Former name: {columbium}.
niobous	0.
	syl	ni:o+bous
	pron	<nI1*ub*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing niobium in the trivalent state. Also: {columbous}.
Niort	0.
	syl	Niort
	pron	French <njc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in W France. Pop.: 63965 (1975).
nip	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse hnippa to prod
nips	infl
	head	nip
	syl	nips
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
nipping	infl
	head	nip
	syl	nip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
nipped	infl
	head	nip
	syl	nipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
nip	H1.1.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to catch or tightly compress, as between a finger and the thumb; pinch.
nip	H1.2.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to remove by clipping, biting, etc.
nip	H1.3.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to give a small sharp bite (to).
	exam	1	the dog nipped at his heels.
nip	H1.4.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	esp. of the cold
	def	to affect with a stinging sensation.
nip	H1.5.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to harm through cold.
	exam	1	the frost nipped the young plants.
nip	H1.6.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also: {nip in the bud}. to check or destroy the growth of.
nip	H1.7.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to steal.
nip	H1.8.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	foll. by along, up, out, etc.
	def	to hurry; dart.
nip	H1.9.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to snatch.
nip	H1.10.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of nipping; a pinch, snip, etc.
nip	H1.11.a.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a frosty or chilly quality.
nip	H1.11.b.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	severe frost or cold.
	exam	1	the first nip of winter.
nip	H1.12.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a small piece or quantity.
	exam	1	he went out for a nip of fresh air.
nip	H1.13.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a sharp flavour or tang.
nip	H1.14.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a taunting remark.
nip and tuck	15.
	head	nip
	syl	nip and tuck.
	qual	U.S.
	def	neck and neck.
nip	ety	C18: shortened from nipperkin a vessel holding a half pint or less, of uncertain origin; compare Dutch nippen to sip
nip	H2.1.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small drink of spirits; dram.
nip	H2.2.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a measure of spirits equal to one sixth of a gill.
nips	infl
	head	nip
	syl	nips
	pos	vb.
nipping	infl
	head	nip
	syl	nip+ping
	pos	vb.
nipped	infl
	head	nip
	syl	nipped.
	pos	vb.
nip	H2.3.
	syl	nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink spirits, esp. habitually in small amounts.
Nip	ety	C20: short for Nipponese 
Nip	0.
	syl	Nip
	pron	<nip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derogatory word for a Japanese.
nipa	ety	C16: from Malay n*_ipah 
nipa	1.
	syl	ni:pa
	pron	<1nEp*>, <1nI->
	pos	n.
	def	a palm tree, of S and SE Asia, having feathery leaves, used for thatching, and edible fruit.
nipa	2.
	syl	ni:pa
	pron	<1nEp*>, <1nI->
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit or thatch obtained from this tree.
nipa	3.
	syl	ni:pa
	pron	<1nEp*>, <1nI->
	pos	n.
	def	the sap of this tree, used to make a liquor.
Lake	infl
	head	Nipigon
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Nipigon	0.
	syl	Nip:i+gon
	pron	<1nip*gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Canada, in NW Ontario, draining into Lake Superior via the {Nipigon River}. Area: 4843 sq. km (1870 sq. miles).
Lake	infl
	head	Nipissing
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Nipissing	0.
	syl	Nip+is+sing
	pron	<1nipisiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Canada, in E Ontario between the Ottawa River and Georgian Bay. Area: 855 sq. km (330 sq. miles).
nipper	1.
	syl	nip+per
	pron	<1nip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that nips.
nipper	2.
	syl	nip+per
	pron	<1nip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the large pincer-like claw of a lobster, crab, or similar crustacean.
nipper	3.
	syl	nip+per
	pron	<1nip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a small child.
nippers	0.
	syl	nip+pers
	pron	<1nip*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an instrument or tool, such as a pair of pliers, for snipping, pinching, or squeezing.
nipping	1.
	syl	nip+ping
	pron	<1nipiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp and biting.
	exam	1	a nipping wind.
nipping	2.
	syl	nip+ping
	pron	<1nipiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	sarcastic; bitter.
nippingly	sub
	head	nipping
	syl	nip+ping+ly
	pos	adv.
nipple	ety	C16: from earlier neble, nible, perhaps from #7neb, nib 
nipple	1.
	syl	nip+ple
	pron	<1nipL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mammilla, papilla, teat}. the small conical projection in the centre of the areola of each breast, which in women contains the outlet of the milk ducts.
nipple	2.
	syl	nip+ple
	pron	<1nipL>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a nipple in shape or function.
nipple	3.
	syl	nip+ple
	pron	<1nipL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {grease nipple}. a small drilled bush, usually screwed into a bearing, through which grease is introduced.
nipple	4.
	syl	nip+ple
	pron	<1nipL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {{dummy} (sense 11)}.
nipplewort	0.
	syl	nip:ple+wort
	pron	<1nipL2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual Eurasian plant, with pointed oval leaves and small yellow flower heads: family (composites). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Nippon	0.
	syl	Nip+pon
	pron	<1nipon>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Japanese name for {Japan}. &- {Nip+pon+ese} (@!n$Ip$$#!ni$:z)
Nippur	0.
	syl	Nip+pur
	pron	<ni1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Sumerian and Babylonian city, the excavated site of which is in SE Iraq: an important religious centre, abandoned in the 12th or 13th century.
nippier	infl
	head	nippy
	syl	nip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
nippiest	infl
	head	nippy
	syl	nip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
nippy	1.
	syl	nip+py
	pron	<1nipi>
	pos	adj.
	def	biting, sharp, or chilly.
nippy	2.a.
	syl	nip+py
	pron	<1nipi>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick; nimble; active.
nippy	2.b.
	syl	nip+py
	pron	<1nipi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a motor vehicle
	def	small and relatively powerful. &- {#!nip+pi+ly}
NIRC	0.
	syl	N.I.R.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Industrial Relations Court.
nirvana	ety	C19: from Sanskrit: extinction, literally: a blowing out, from nir- out+ v*_ati it blows &- nir+#!va+nic adj.
nirvana	0.
	syl	nir+va+na
	pron	<ni*1va:n*>, <nR:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism, Hinduism.
	def	final release from the cycle of reincarnation attained by extinction of all desires and individual existence, culminating (in Buddhism) in absolute blessedness, or (in Hinduism) in absorption into Brahman.
Nish	alt
	head	Nivs
	or	Nivs
	syl	Nish
	pron	<nES>
	pos	n.
Nivs	0.
	or	Nish
	syl	Ni*vs
	pron	<nES>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in E Yugoslavia, in SE Serbia: situated on routes between central Europe and the Aegean. Pop.: 127654 (1971).
Nisan	0.
	syl	Ni+san
	pron	Hebrew. <nE1san>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh month of the civil year and the first of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in March and April.
Nishapur	0.
	syl	Ni+sha+pur
	pron	<2nESa:1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Iran, at an altitude of 1195 m (3920 ft.): birthplace and burial place of Omar Khayyam. Pop.: 33482 (1966).
Nishinomiya	0.
	syl	Ni+shi+no+mi+ya
	pron	<2nESi1nomij*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central Japan, on S Honshu, northwest of Osaka. Pop.: 383568 (1974 est.).
nisi	ety	C19: from Latin: unless, if not
nisi	0.
	syl	ni:si
	pron	<1nIsI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; Law. of a court order, etc.
	def	coming into effect on a specified date unless cause is shown within a certain period why it should not.
	exam	1	a decree nisi.
nisi prius	ety	C15: from Latin: unless previously
nisi prius	1.a.
	syl	ni:si pri+us
	pron	<1prI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction that a case be brought up to Westminster for trial before a single judge and a jury.
nisi prius	1.b.
	syl	ni:si pri+us
	pron	<1prI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the writ giving this direction.
nisi prius	1.c.
	syl	ni:si pri+us
	pron	<1prI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	trial before the justices taking the assizes.
nisi prius	2.
	syl	ni:si pri+us
	pron	<1prI*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a court where civil actions are tried by a single judge sitting with a jury as distinguished from an appellate court.
Nissen hut	ety	C20: named after Lt. Col. Peter Nissen (1871-1930), British mining engineer, its inventor
Nissen hut	0.
	syl	Nis:sen hut
	pron	<1nisN>
	pos	n.
	def	a military shelter of semicircular cross section, made of corrugated steel sheet. U.S. equivalent: {Quonset hut}.
nisus	ety	C17: from Latin: effort, from n*_it*_i to strive
nisus	infl
	syl	ni+sus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nisus	0.
	syl	ni+sus
	pron	<1nIs*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an impulse towards or striving after a goal.
nit	ety	Old English hnitu; related to Dutch neet, Old High German hniz 
nit	H1.1.
	syl	nit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the egg of a louse, usually adhering to human hair.
nit	H1.2.
	syl	nit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of a louse or similar insect.
nit	ety	C20: from Latin nitor brightness
nit	H2.0.
	syl	nit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of luminance equal to 1 candela per square metre.
nit	H3.0.
	syl	nit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {nitwit}.
nit	ety	C20: from n(apierian dig)it 
nit	H4.0.
	syl	nit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of information equal to 1.44 bits. Also called: {nepit}.
nit	ety	C19: from nix&! a shout of warning
keep nit	infl
	head	nit
	syl	keep nit.
	pos	n.
nit	H5.0.
	syl	nit
	pron	<nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to keep watch, esp. during illegal activity.
niter	0.
	syl	ni+ter
	pron	<1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {nitre}.
Niter'oi	0.
	syl	Ni+te:r*'oi
	pron	Portuguese <2nitA1rci>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Brazil, on Gua?!nabara Bay opposite Rio de Janeiro: contains Brazil's chief shipyards. Pop.: 291970 (1970). Also called: {Nictheroy}.
nitid	ety	C17: from Latin nitidus, from nitere to shine
nitid	0.
	syl	ni+tid
	pron	<1nitid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	bright; glistening.
niton	ety	C20: from Latin nit*_ere to shine
niton	0.
	syl	ni+ton
	pron	<1nIton>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {radon}.
	infl
	head	nit-picking
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
nit-picking	1.
	syl	nit-pick:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a concern with insignificant details, esp. with the intention of finding fault. {~}
nit-picking	2.
	syl	nit-pick:ing
	pos	n.
	def	showing such a concern; fussy. &- {#!nit-@!pick@.er}
nitramine	0.
	syl	ni+tra+mine
	pron	<1nItr*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tetryl}.
nitrate	1.
	syl	ni+trate
	pron	<1nItrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of nitric acid, such as sodium nitrate, NaNO\3.
nitrate	2.
	syl	ni+trate
	pron	<1nItrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertilizer consisting of or containing nitrate salts. {~}
nitrate	3.
	syl	ni+trate
	pron	<1nItrAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with nitric acid or a nitrate.
nitrate	4.
	syl	ni+trate
	pron	<1nItrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to convert or be converted into a nitrate.
nitrate	5.
	syl	ni+trate
	pron	<1nItrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo the chemical process in which a nitro group is introduced into a molecule. &- {ni+#!tra+tion}
nitre	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin nitrum from Greek nitron #7natron 
niter	alt
	head	nitre
	or	nitre
	syl	ni+ter
	pron	<1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
nitre	0.
	or	niter
	syl	ni+tre
	pron	<1nIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {potassium nitrate} {sodium nitrate}.
nitric	0.
	syl	ni+tric
	pron	<1nItrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing nitrogen, esp. in the pentavalent state.
nitric acid	0.
	syl	ni+tric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish fuming corrosive liquid usually used in aqueous solution. It is an oxidizing agent and a strong monobasic acid: important in the manufacture of fertilizers, explosives, and many other chemicals. Formula: HNO\3. Former name: {aqua fortis}.
nitric bacteria	0.
	syl	ni+tric bac+te+ri:a
	pos	n.
	def	bacteria that convert nitrites to nitrates in the soil. See also {nitrobacteria}.
nitric oxide	0.
	syl	ni+tric ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless slightly soluble gas forming red fumes of nitrogen dioxide in air. Formula: NO.
nitride	0.
	syl	ni+tride
	pron	<1nItrId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound of nitrogen with a more electropositive element, for example magnesium nitride, Mg\3N\2.
nitriding	0.
	syl	ni+trid+ing
	pron	<1nItrIdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of case-hardening in which steel is heated for long periods in ammonia vapour so that nitrogen produced by dissociation on the surface enters the steel.
nitrification	1.
	syl	ni+tri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2nItrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the oxidation of the ammonium compounds in dead organic material into nitrites and nitrates by soil nitrobacteria, making nitrogen available to plants. See also {nitrogen cycle}.
nitrification	2.a.
	syl	ni+tri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2nItrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the addition of a nitro group to an organic compound.
nitrification	2.b.
	syl	ni+tri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2nItrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the substitution of a nitro group for another group in an organic compound.
nitrifies	infl
	head	nitrify
	syl	ni+tri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nitrifying	infl
	head	nitrify
	syl	ni+tri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nitrified	infl
	head	nitrify
	syl	ni+tri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nitrify	1.
	syl	ni+tri+fy
	pron	<1nItri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or cause to react with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound.
nitrify	2.
	syl	ni+tri+fy
	pron	<1nItri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (soil) with nitrates.
nitrify	3.
	syl	ni+tri+fy
	pron	<1nItri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of nitrobacteria
	def	to convert (ammonium compounds) into nitrates by oxidation. &- {#!ni+tri+@!fi+a@.ble}
nitrile	0.
	syl	ni+trile
	pron	<1nItril>, <-trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of organic compounds containing the monovalent group, -CN. Also called (not in technical usage): {cyanide}.
nitrite	0.
	syl	ni+trite
	pron	<1nItrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of nitrous acid.
nitro-	ety	from Greek nitron #7natron 
nitro-	1.
	syl	ni:tro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating that a chemical compound contains a nitro group, -NO\2.
	exam	1	nitrobenzene.
nitro-	2.
	syl	ni:tro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating that a chemical compound is a nitrate ester.
	exam	1	nitrocellulose.
nitrobacterium	infl
	head	nitrobacteria
	syl	ni+tro+bac+te+ri:um
	pron	<-1ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
nitrobacteria	0.
	syl	ni+tro+bac+te+ri:a
	pron	<2nItr*ub@k1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	soil bacteria of the order that are involved in nitrification, including species of and
nitrobenzene	0.
	syl	ni+tro+ben+zene
	pron	<2nItr*u1benzEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow oily toxic water-insoluble liquid compound, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of aniline. Formula: C\6H\5NO\2.
nitrocellulose	0.
	syl	ni+tro+cel+lu+lose
	pron	<2nItr*u1selju2l*us>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in chemical usage) for {cellulose nitrate}.
nitrochloroform	0.
	syl	ni+tro+chlo+ro+form
	pron	<2nItr*u1klor*2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chloropicrin}.
nitro compound	0.
	syl	ni+tro com+pound
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of usually organic compounds that contain the monovalent group, -NO\2 ({nitro group} or {radical}) , linked to a carbon atom. The commonest example is nitrobenzene, C\6H\5NO\2.
nitrogen	0.a.
	syl	ni+tro+gen
	pron	<1nItr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless relatively unreactive gaseous element that forms 78 per cent (by volume) of the air, occurs in many compounds, and is an essential constituent of proteins and nucleic acids: used in the manufacture of ammonia and other chemicals and as a refrigerant. Symbol: N; atomic no.: 7; atomic wt.: 14.0067; valency: 3 or 5; density: 1/251 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -209.86?%C; boiling pt.: -195.8?%C.
nitrogen	0.b.
	syl	ni+tro+gen
	pron	<1nItr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	nitrogen cycle.
nitrogen cycle	0.
	syl	ni+tro+gen cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the natural circulation of nitrogen by living organisms. Nitrates in the soil, derived from dead organic matter by bacterial action (see {nitrification, nitrogen fixation}) , are absorbed and synthesized into complex organic compounds by plants and reduced to nitrates again when the plants and the animals feeding on them die and decay.
nitrogen dioxide	0.
	syl	ni+tro+gen di+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a red-brown poisonous irritating gas that, at ordinary temperatures, exists in equilibrium with dinitrogen tetroxide. It is an intermediate in the manufacture of nitric acid, a nitrating agent, and an oxidizer for rocket fuels. Formula: NO\2.
nitrogen fixation	1.
	syl	ni+tro+gen fix:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds by soil bacteria, such as in the root nodules of legumes, and by certain blue-green algae.
nitrogen fixation	2.
	syl	ni+tro+gen fix:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a process, such as the Haber process, in which atmospheric nitrogen is converted into a nitrogen compound, used esp. for the manufacture of fertilizer. &- {#!ni+tro@.gen-@!fix@.ing}
nitrogenise	alt
	head	nitrogenize
	or	nitrogenize
	syl	ni+trog+en+ise
	pron	<nI1troJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
nitrogenize	0.
	or	nitrogenise
	syl	ni+trog+en+ize
	pron	<nI1troJi2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or treat with nitrogen or a nitrogen compound. &- {ni+@!trog+en@.i+#!za+tion} {ni+@!trog+en@.i+#!sa+tion}
nitrogen mustard	0.
	syl	ni+tro+gen mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds resembling mustard gas in their molecular structure. General formula: RN(CH\2CH\2Cl)\2, where R is an organic group: important in the treatment of cancer.
nitrogenous	0.
	syl	ni+trog+e:nous
	pron	<nI1troJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing nitrogen or a nitrogen compound.
	exam	1	a nitrogenous fertilizer.
nitrogen peroxide	1.
	syl	ni+tro+gen per+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nitrogen dioxide}.
nitrogen peroxide	2.
	syl	ni+tro+gen per+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	the equilibrium mixture of nitrogen dioxide and dinitrogen tetroxide.
nitrogen tetroxide	1.
	syl	ni+tro+gen te+trox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dinitrogen tetroxide}.
nitrogen tetroxide	2.
	syl	ni+tro+gen te+trox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a brown liquefied mixture of nitrogen dioxide and dinitrogen tetroxide, used as a nitrating, bleaching, and oxidizing agent.
nitroglycerine	alt
	head	nitroglycerin
	or	nitroglycerin
	syl	ni+tro+glyc+er+ine
	pron	<2nItr*u1glis*2rEn>
	pos	n.
nitroglycerin	0.
	or	nitroglycerine
	syl	ni+tro+glyc+er+in
	pron	<2nItr*u1glis*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale yellow viscous explosive liquid substance made from glycerol and nitric and sulphuric acids and used in explosives and in medicine as a vasodilator. Formula: CH\2NO\3CHNO\3CH\2NO\3. Also called: {trinitroglyc?!erin}.
nitrohydrochloric acid	0.
	syl	ni+tro+hy+dro+chlo+ric ac:id
	pron	<2nItr*u2hIdr*u1klorik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aqua regia}.
nitrometer	0.
	syl	ni+trom+e:ter
	pron	<nI1tromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the amount of nitrogen in a substance. &- {ni+tro+met+ric} (@!na$Itr$$$u#!m$etr$Ik)
nitromethane	0.
	syl	ni+tro+me:thane
	pron	<2nItr*u1mE$TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an oily colourless liquid obtained from methane and used as a solvent and rocket fuel and in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: CH\3NO\2.
nitroparaffin	0.
	syl	ni+tro+par+af+fin
	pron	<2nItr*u1p@r*fin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of colourless toxic compounds with the general formula C\nH\2\n\+\1NO\2.
nitrosamine	0.
	syl	ni+tros:a+mine
	pron	<2nItr*us*1mEn>, <2nItr*us1@mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of neutral, usually yellow oily compounds containing the divalent group =NNO.
nitroso	ety	C19: from Latin nitr*_osus full of natron; see #7nitre 
nitroso	0.
	syl	ni+tro+so
	pron	<nI1tr*us*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group O:N-.
	exam	1	a nitroso compound.
nitrosyl	ety	C19: see #7nitroso 
nitrosyl	0.
	syl	ni+tro+syl
	pron	<1nItr*sil>, <-2sIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	another word for {nitroso} , esp. when applied to inorganic compounds.
	exam	1	nitrosyl chloride.
nitrous	ety	C17: from Latin nitr*_osus full of natron
nitrous	0.
	syl	ni+trous
	pron	<1nItr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, derived from, or containing nitrogen, esp. in a low valency state.
nitrous acid	0.
	syl	ni+trous ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a weak monobasic acid known only in solution and in the form of nitrite salts. Formula: HNO\2.
nitrous bacteria	0.
	syl	ni+trous bac+te+ri:a
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	bacteria that convert ammonia to nitrites in the soil. See also {nitrobacteria}.
nitrous oxide	0.
	syl	ni+trous ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless nonflammable slightly soluble gas with a sweet smell: used as an anaesthetic in dentistry and surgery. Formula: N\2O. Also called: {laughing gas}.
nittier	infl
	head	nitty
	syl	nit+ti+er
	pos	adj.
nittiest	infl
	head	nitty
	syl	nit+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
nitty	H1.0.
	syl	nit+ty
	pron	<1niti>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with nits.
nitty	ety	C20: from #7nitwit 
nittier	infl
	head	nitty
	syl	nit+ti+er
	pos	adj.
nittiest	infl
	head	nitty
	syl	nit+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
nitty	H2.0.
	syl	nit+ty
	pron	<1niti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	foolish; stupid.
nitty-gritty	ety	C20: perhaps rhyming compound formed from #7grit 
the	infl
	head	nitty-gritty
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
nitty-gritty	0.
	syl	nit:ty-grit:ty
	pron	<1niti1griti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the basic facts of a matter, situation, etc.; the core.
nitwit	ety	C20: #7nit +#7wit 
nitwit	0.
	syl	nit+wit
	pron	<1nit2wit>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or dull person.
Niue	0.
	syl	Ni:u:e
	pron	<ni1u:A>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, between Tonga and the Cook Islands: annexed by New Zealand (1901); achieved full internal self-government in 1974. Chief town and port: Alofi. Pop.: 4990 (1971). Area: 260 sq. km (100 sq. miles). Also called: {Savage Island}.
nival	ety	C17: from Latin niv*_alis from nix snow
nival	0.
	syl	ni+val
	pron	<1nIvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or growing in or under snow.
nivation	ety	C19: from Latin nix, stem niv- snow
nivation	0.
	syl	ni+va+tion
	pron	<nI1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the weathering of rock around a patch of snow by alternate freezing and thawing.
David	infl
	head	Niven
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Niven	0.
	syl	Niv:en
	pron	<1nivN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, British film actor and television personality. His films include (1936), (1956), (1967), and (1975).
niveous	ety	C17: from Latin niveus from nix snow
niveous	0.
	syl	niv+e:ous
	pron	<1nivi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling snow, esp. in colour.
Nivernais	0.
	syl	Ni+ver+nais
	pron	French <niver1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of central France, around Nevers.
Nivose	ety	C18: via French from Latin niv*_osus snowy, from nix snow
Nivose	0.
	syl	Ni+v*^ose
	pron	French. <ni1vo:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from Dec. 22 to Jan. 20.
nix	ety	C18: from German, colloquial form of nichts nothing
nix	H1.1.
	syl	nix
	pron	<niks>
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	another word for {no} %1. {~}
nix	H1.2.
	syl	nix
	pron	<niks>
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	def	be careful&! watch out&! {~}
nix	H1.3.
	syl	nix
	pron	<niks>
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	def	a rejection or refusal.
nix	H1.4.
	syl	nix
	pron	<niks>
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	def	nothing at all. {~}
nix	H1.5.
	syl	nix
	pron	<niks>
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	def	to veto, deny, reject, or forbid (plans, suggestions, etc.).
nix	ety	C19: from German Nixe nymph or water spirit, from Old High German nihhus; related to Old English nicor sea monster
nixie	alt
	head	nix
	or	nix
	syl	nix:ie
	pron	<niks>, <1niksi>, <1niksi>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
nix	H2.0.
	or	nixie
	syl	nix
	pron	<niks>, <1niksi>, <1niksi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Germanic myth.
	def	a water sprite, usually unfriendly to humans.
nixer	ety	probably from #7nix %1, since the income derived from this job alone is too small to support the worker.
nixer	0.
	syl	nix+er
	pron	<1niks*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dublin dialect.
	def	a spare-time job.
Nixie tube	0.
	syl	Nix:ie tube
	pron	<1niksi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	another name for {digitron}.
Richard Milhous	infl
	head	Nixon
	syl	Rich:ard Mil:hous.
	pos	n.
Nixon	0.
	syl	Nix:on
	pron	<1niks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, U.S. politician; 37th president from 1969 until he resigned in 1974.
nizam	ety	C18: ultimately from Arabic niz*_am order, arrangement
nizam	0.
	syl	ni+zam
	pron	<nI1z@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Turkish regular soldier.
Nizam	0.
	syl	Ni+zam
	pron	<ni1za:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the title of the ruler of Hyderabad, India, from 1724 to 1948.
Nizhni Novgorod	0.
	syl	Nizh+ni Nov+go+rod
	pron	Russian <1niZnij> <1ncvg*r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1932) of {Gorki} %1.
Nizhni Tagil	0.
	syl	Nizh+ni Ta+gil
	pron	Russian <1niZnij> <ta1gil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, on the E slopes of the Ural Mountains: a major metallurgical centre. Pop.: 394000 (1975 est.).
NJ	0.
	syl	N.J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Jersey.
Njorth	alt
	head	Njord
	or	Njord
	syl	Njorth
	pron	<njc:T>
	pos	n.
Njord	0.
	or	Njorth
	syl	Njord
	pron	<njc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of the sea, fishing, and prosperity.
NKGB	ety	from Russian Narodny komissariat gosudarstvennoi bezopasnosti 
NKGB	0.
	syl	N.K.G.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	People's Commissariat of State Security; the Soviet secret police from 1943 to 1946.
Joshua	infl
	head	Nkomo
	syl	Josh:u:a.
	pos	n.
Nkomo	0.
	syl	Nko:mo
	pron	<%@G1k*um*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1917, Rhodesian politician; co-leader, with Robert Mugabe, of the Patriotic Front since 1976.
Kwame	infl
	head	Nkrumah
	syl	Kwa:me
	pron	<1kwa:mi>
	pos	n.
Nkrumah	0.
	syl	Nkru:mah
	pron	<%@G1kru:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	1909-72, Ghanaian statesman, prime minister (1957-60) and president (1960-66). He led demands for self-government in the 1950s, achieving Ghanaian independence in 1957. He was overthrown by a military coup (1966).
NKVD	ety	from Russian Narodny komissariat vnutrennikh del People's Commissariat of Internal Affairs
NKVD	0.
	syl	NKVD
	qual	abbrev.
	def	the Soviet police and secret police from 1934 to 1943: the police from 1943-46.
NL	infl
	or	NL
	syl	N.L.
NL	infl
	or	NL
	syl	NL.
NL	0.
	syl	NL
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Latin.
nl	ety	Latin: it is not permitted
nl	ety	Latin: it is not clear
nl	1.
	syl	n.l.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Printing.
	def	new line.
nl	2.
	syl	n.l.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	non licet.
nl	3.
	syl	n.l.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	non liquet.
NLC	0.
	syl	N.L.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Liberal Club.
NLF	0.
	syl	N.L.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Liberation Front.
NLLST	0.
	syl	N.L.L.S.T.
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Lending Library for Science and Technology.
nm	0.
	syl	n.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	nautical mile.
N Mex	0.
	syl	N. Mex.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Mexico.
NMR	0.
	syl	NMR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	nuclear magnetic resonance.
NNE	0.
	syl	NNE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	north-northeast.
NNW	0.
	syl	NNW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	north-northwest.
no	ety	Old English n*_a, from ne not, no+ *_a ever; see #7ay %1
no	H1.0.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
no	H1.1.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	def	used to express denial, disagreement, refusal, disapproval, disbelief, or acknowl?!edgement of negative statements.
no	H1.2.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	def	used with question intonation to query a previous negative statement, as in disbelief.
	exam	1	Alfred isn't dead yet. No??
no	H1.3.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	used to emphasize a negative statement, esp. when disagreeing.
	exam	1	no you can't.
noes	infl
	head	no
	or	nos
	syl	noes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nos	infl
	head	no
	or	noes
	syl	nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
no	H1.4.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an answer or vote of
no	H1.5.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person who votes in the negative.
the noes have it	6.
	head	no
	syl	the noes have it.
	def	there is a majority of votes in the negative. Compare (for senses 4-6) {aye}.
not take no for an answer	7.
	head	no
	syl	not take no for an answer.
	def	to continue in a course of action, etc., despite refusals.
no	xref
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	def	Compare {yes}.
no	ety	Old English n*_a, changed from n*_an #7none %1
no	H2.1.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	determiner.
	def	not any, not a, or not one.
	exam	1	there's no money left;
	exam	2	no card in the file.
no	H2.2.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	determiner.
	def	not by a long way; not at all.
	exam	1	she's no youngster.
no	H2.3.
	syl	no
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	foll. by comparative adjectives and adverbs
	def	not.
	exam	1	no less than forty men;
	exam	2	no taller than a child;
	exam	3	no more quickly than before.
No	ety	from Japanese n*_o talent, from Chinese neng 
Noh	alt
	head	No
	or	No
	syl	Noh.
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Noh	infl
	head	No
	or	No
	syl	Noh
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
No	H1.0.
	or	Noh
	syl	No
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the stylized classic drama of Japan, developed in the 15th century or earlier, using music, dancing, chanting, elaborate costumes, and themes from religious stories or myths.
No	H2.0.
	syl	No
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	nobelium.
Lake	infl
	head	No
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
No	H3.0.
	syl	No
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the S central Sudan, where the Bahr el Jebel (White Nile) is joined by the Bahr el Ghazal. Area: about 103 sq. km (40 sq. miles).
No	ety	from French num*'ero 
No	1.
	syl	No.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	north(ern).
No	2.
	syl	No.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {no}. {Nos., nos}.) number.
no	0.
	syl	n.o.
	qual	Cricket. abbrev. for
	def	not out.
no-account	1.
	syl	no-ac:count
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	worthless; good-for-nothing.
no-account	2.
	syl	no-ac:count
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	a worthless person.
Noachic	alt
	head	Noachian
	or	Noachian
	syl	No+ach+ic
	pron	<n*u1@kik>, <-1Akik>
	pos	adj.
Noachian	0.
	or	Noachic
	syl	No:a+chi:an
	pron	<n*u1Aki*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	of or relating to the patriarch Noah.
Noah	0.
	syl	No:ah
	pron	<1n*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew patriarch, who saved himself, his family, and a pair of each species of animal and bird from the Flood by building a ship ({Noah's Ark}) in which they all survived (Genesis 6-8).
nob	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
nob	H1.1.
	syl	nob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cribbage.
	def	the jack of the suit turned up.
one for his nob	2.
	head	nob
	syl	one for his nob.
	qual	Cribbage.
	def	the call made with this jack, scoring one point.
nob	ety	C19: of uncertain origin &- nob+by adj. &- nob+bi+ly adv.
nob	H2.0.
	syl	nob
	pron	<nob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a person of wealth or social distinction.
no-ball	1.
	syl	no-ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	an illegal ball, as for overstepping the crease, throwing, etc.,. for which the batting side scores a run unless the batsman hits the ball, in which case he can only be out by being run out.
no-ball	2.
	syl	no-ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Rounders.
	def	an illegal ball, esp. one bowled too high or too low. {~}
no-ball	3.
	syl	no-ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket, rounders.
	def	a call by the umpire indicating a no-ball.
nobble	ety	C19: back formation from nobbler, from false division of an hobbler (one who hobbles horses) as a nobbler 
nobble	1.
	syl	nob+ble
	pron	<1nobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to disable (a race horse), esp. with drugs.
nobble	2.
	syl	nob+ble
	pron	<1nobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to win over or outwit (a person) by underhand means.
nobble	3.
	syl	nob+ble
	pron	<1nobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to steal; filch.
nobble	4.
	syl	nob+ble
	pron	<1nobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to get hold of; grab.
nobble	5.
	syl	nob+ble
	pron	<1nobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to kidnap.
nobbler	sub
	head	nobble
	syl	nob+bler
	pos	n.
nobbut	ety	C14: from #7no %1+#7but %1
nobbut	0.
	syl	nob+but
	pron	<1nob*t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	nothing but; only.
Alfred Bernhard	infl
	head	Nobel
	syl	Al:fred Bern:hard
	pron	<1alfrA:d> <1b@:rnhard>
	pos	n.
Nobel	0.
	syl	No:bel
	pron	<n*u1bel>
	pos	n.
	def	1833-96, Swedish chemist, engineer, and philanthropist, noted for his invention of dynamite (1866) and for his bequest for the foundation of the Nobel prizes.
nobelium	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Nobel Institute, Stockholm, where it was discovered
nobelium	0.
	syl	no+be:li:um
	pron	<n*u1bEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a transuranic element produced artificially from curium. Symbol: No; atomic no.: 102; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%5%5No: 180 seconds (approx.).
Nobel prize	0.
	syl	No:bel prize
	pos	n.
	def	an annual prize awarded since 1901 for outstanding contributions to chemistry, physics, physiology and medicine, literature, economics, and peace. The recipients are chosen by an international committee centred in Sweden.
nobiliary	ety	C18: from French nobiliaire; see #7noble, -ary 
nobiliary	0.
	syl	no+bil:i+a+ry
	pron	<n*1bili*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the nobility.
nobiliary particle	0.
	syl	no+bil:i:a+ry par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a preposition, such as French or German occurring as part of a title or surname.
	exam	1	Marquis de Sade;
	exam	2	Wernher von Braun.
nobilities	infl
	head	nobility
	syl	no+bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nobility	1.
	syl	no+bil+i:ty
	pron	<n*u1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a socially or politically privileged class whose titles are conferred by descent or by royal decree.
nobility	2.
	syl	no+bil+i:ty
	pron	<n*u1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being morally or spiritually good; dignity.
	exam	1	the nobility of his mind.
nobility	3.
	syl	no+bil+i:ty
	pron	<n*u1biliti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Isles
	def	the class of people holding the title of dukes, marquesses, earls, viscounts, or barons and their feminine equivalents collectively; peerage.
noble	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin n*_obilis, originally, capable of being known, hence well-known, noble, from noscere to know
noble	1.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a hereditary class with special social or political status, often derived from a feudal period.
noble	2.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by high moral qualities; magnanimous.
	exam	1	a noble deed.
noble	3.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having dignity or eminence; illustrious.
noble	4.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	grand or imposing; magnificent.
	exam	1	a noble avenue of trees.
noble	5.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of superior quality or kind; excellent.
	exam	1	a noble strain of horses.
noble	6.a.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain elements
	def	chemically unreactive.
noble	6.b.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain metals, esp. copper, silver, and gold
	def	resisting oxidation.
noble	7.a.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating long-winged falcons that capture their quarry by stooping on it from above. Compare {ignoble}.
noble	7.b.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating the type of quarry appropriate to a particular species of falcon.
noble	8.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person belonging to a privileged social or political class whose status is usually indicated by a title conferred by sovereign authority or descent.
noble	9.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Isles
	def	a person holding the title of duke, marquess, earl, viscount, or baron, or a feminine equivalent.
noble	10.
	syl	no+ble
	pron	<1n*ubL>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Brit. gold coin having the value of one third of a pound.
nobleness	sub
	head	noble
	syl	no+ble+ness
	pos	n.
nobly	sub
	head	noble
	syl	no+bly
	pos	adv.
science	alt
	head	noble art
	or	noble art
	syl	sci+ence
	pos	n.
noble arthe	infl
	head	noble art
	syl	no+ble arthe.
	pos	n.
noble art	0.
	or	science
	syl	no+ble art
	pos	n.
	def	boxing.
noblewoman	alt
	head	nobleman
	or	nobleman
	syl	no:ble+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
noblemen	infl
	head	nobleman
	or	noblewomen
	syl	no:ble+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
noblewomen	infl
	head	nobleman
	or	noblemen
	syl	no:ble+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nobleman	0.
	or	noblewoman
	syl	no:ble+man
	pron	<1n*ubLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of noble rank, title, or status; peer; aristocrat.
noble savage	0.
	syl	no+ble sav+age
	pos	n.
	usage	in romanticism
	def	an idealized view of primitive man.
noblesse	ety	C13: from Old French; see #7noble 
noblesse	1.
	syl	no+blesse
	pron	<n*u1bles>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	noble birth or condition.
noblesse	2.
	syl	no+blesse
	pron	<n*u1bles>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	the noble class.
noblesse oblige	ety	French, literally: nobility obliges
noblesse oblige	0.
	syl	no+blesse o:blige
	pron	<n*u1bles> <*u1blEZ>, French <ncbles> <c1blEZ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often ironic.
	def	the supposed obligation of nobility to be honourable and generous.
nobody	1.
	syl	no+bod:y
	pron	<1n*ub*di>
	pos	pron.
	def	no person; no one.
nobodies	infl
	head	nobody
	syl	no+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nobody	2.
	syl	no+bod:y
	pron	<1n*ub*di>
	pos	n.
	def	an insignificant person. #e {Usage}. See at {everyone}.
nociceptive	ety	C20: from Latin noc*_ere to injure +#7receptive 
nociceptive	0.
	syl	no+ci+cep+tive
	pron	<2n*usi1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or reacting to pain.
nock	ety	C14: related to Swedish nock tip
nock	1.
	syl	nock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	n.
	def	a notch on an arrow that fits on the bowstring.
nock	2.
	syl	nock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the grooves at each end of a bow that hold the bowstring.
nock	3.
	syl	nock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (an arrow) on a bowstring.
nock	4.
	syl	nock
	pron	<nok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a groove or notch in (a bow or arrow).
nocking point	0.
	syl	nock+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	a marked part of the bowstring where the arrow is placed.
no-claim bonus	0.
	syl	no-claim bo+nus
	pos	n.
	def	a reduction on an insurance premium, esp. one covering a motor vehicle, if no claims have been made within a specified period. Also called: {no-claims bonus}.
noctambulism	ety	C19: from Latin nox night+ ambul*_are to walk
noctambulation	alt
	head	noctambulism
	or	noctambulism
	syl	noc+tam+bu+la+tion
	pos	n.
noctambulism	0.
	or	noctambulation
	syl	noc+tam+bu+lism
	pron	<nok1t@mbju2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {somnambulism}.
noctambulist	sub
	head	noctambulism
	syl	noc+1tam+bu+list
	pos	n.
nocti-	ety	from Latin nox, noct- 
noctiluca	ety	C17: from Latin, from nox night+ l*_uc*_ere to shine
noctilucae	infl
	head	noctiluca
	syl	noc+ti+lu+cae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
noctiluca	0.
	syl	noc+ti+lu+ca
	pron	<2nokti1lu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bioluminescent marine dinoflagellate protozoan of the genus
noctilucent	0.
	syl	noc+ti+lu+cent
	pron	<2nokti1lu:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shining at night, as certain high-altitude clouds, believed to consist of meteor dust that reflects sunlight.
noctilucence	sub
	head	noctilucent
	syl	noc+ti+1lu+cence
	pos	n.
noctuid	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin noctua night owl, from nox night
noctuid	1.
	syl	noc+tu+id
	pron	<1noktjuid>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal moth of the family includes the underwings and antler moth. See also {cutworm, army worm}.
noctuid	2.
	syl	noc+tu+id
	pron	<1noktjuid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
noctule	ety	C18: probably from Late Latin noctula small owl, from Latin noctua night owl
noctule	0.
	syl	noc+tule
	pron	<1noktju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large Old World insectivorous bats of the genus esp. family
nocturn	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin nocturna (n.), from Latin nocturnus nocturnal, from nox night
nocturn	0.
	syl	noc+turn
	pron	<1noktR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	any of the main sections of the office of matins.
nocturnal	ety	C15: from Late Latin nocturn*_alis, from Latin nox night
nocturnal	1.
	syl	noc+tur+nal
	pron	<nok1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, used during, occurring in, or relating to the night.
nocturnal	2.
	syl	noc+tur+nal
	pron	<nok1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	active at night.
nocturnal	3.
	syl	noc+tur+nal
	pron	<nok1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having flowers that open at night and close by day.
nocturnal	xref
	syl	noc+tur+nal
	pron	<nok1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {diurnal}.
nocturnality	sub
	head	nocturnal
	syl	noc+tur+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
nocturnally	sub
	head	nocturnal
	syl	noc+1tur+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
nocturne	1.
	syl	noc+turne
	pron	<1noktR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short, lyrical piece of music, esp. one for the piano.
nocturne	2.
	syl	noc+turne
	pron	<1noktR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting or tone poem of a night scene.
nocuous	ety	C17: from Latin nocuus, from noc*_ere to hurt
nocuous	0.
	syl	noc:u+ous
	pron	<1nokju*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	harmful; noxious.
nocuously	sub
	head	nocuous
	syl	noc:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
nocuousness	sub
	head	nocuous
	syl	noc:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
nod	ety	C14 nodde, of obscure origin
nods	infl
	head	nod
	syl	nods
	pos	vb.
nodding	infl
	head	nod
	syl	nod+ding
	pos	vb.
nodded	infl
	head	nod
	syl	nod+ded.
	pos	vb.
nod	1.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lower and raise (the head) briefly, as to indicate agreement, invitation, etc.
nod	2.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or indicate by nodding.
	exam	1	she nodded approval.
nod	3.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or direct by nodding.
	exam	1	she nodded me towards the manager's office.
nod	4.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of flowers, trees, etc.
	def	to sway or bend forwards and back.
nod	5.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to let the head fall forward through drowsiness; be almost asleep.
	exam	1	the old lady sat nodding by the fire.
nod	6.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be momentarily inattentive or careless.
	exam	1	even Homer sometimes nods.
nod	7.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick down-and-up movement of the head, as in assent, command, etc..
	exam	1	she greeted him with a nod.
nod	8.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sleep; nap. See also {land of Nod}.
nod	9.
	syl	nod
	pron	<nod>
	pos	n.
	def	a swaying motion, as of flowers, etc., in the wind.
the nod	10.
	head	nod
	syl	the nod.
	qual	Boxing, informal.
	def	the award of a contest to a competitor on the basis of points scored. {~} See also {nod off}.
noddingly	sub
	head	nod
	syl	nod+ding+ly
	pos	adv.
nodal	0.
	syl	nod+al
	pron	<1n*udL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a node.
nodality	sub
	head	nodal
	syl	no+1dal+i:ty
	pos	n.
noddle	ety	C15: origin obscure
noddle	H1.0.
	syl	nod+dle
	pron	<1nodL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	the head or brains.
	exam	1	use your noddle&!
noddle	ety	C18: from #7nod 
noddle	H2.0.
	syl	nod+dle
	pron	<1nodL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to nod (the head), as through drowsiness.
noddy	ety	C16: perhaps noun use of obsolete noddy foolish, drowsy, perhaps from #7nod (vb.); the bird is so called because it allows itself to be caught by hand
noddies	infl
	head	noddy
	syl	nod+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
noddy	1.
	syl	nod+dy
	pron	<1nodi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical terns of the genus esp. ({common noddy}) , typically having a dark plumage.
noddy	2.
	syl	nod+dy
	pron	<1nodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a fool or dunce.
node	ety	C16: from Latin n*_odus knot
node	1.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot, swelling, or knob.
node	2.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the point on a plant stem from which the leaves or lateral branches grow.
node	3.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a point of zero or minimum displacement in a standing wave. Compare {antinode}.
node	4.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {crunode}. a point at which two branches of a curve intersect, each branch having a distinct tangent.
node	5.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths., linguistics.
	def	one of the objects of which a graph or a tree consists; vertex.
node	6.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	either of the two points at which the orbit of a body intersects the plane of the ecliptic. When the body moves from the south to the north side of the ecliptic it passes the {ascending node} and from the north to the south side it passes the {descending node}.
node	7.a.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any natural bulge or swelling of a structure or part, such as those that occur along the course of a lymphatic vessel ({lymph node}) .
node	7.b.
	syl	node
	pron	<n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a finger joint or knuckle.
node house	0.
	syl	node house
	pos	n.
	def	a prefabricated shelter used by welders during the construction of an oil rig.
node of Ranvier	ety	C19: named after Louis-Antoine Ranvier (1835-1922), French histologist
node of Ranvier	0.
	syl	node of Ran:vi:er
	pron	<1ra:nvi2A>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the gaps that occur at regular intervals along the length of the sheath of a myelinated nerve fibre, at which the axon is exposed.
nodical	0.
	syl	nod:i+cal
	pron	<1n*udikL>, <1nodi->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the nodes of a celestial body, esp. of the moon.
nod off	0.
	syl	nod off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fall asleep.
nodose	ety	C18: from Latin n*_od*_osus knotty
nodous	alt
	head	nodose
	or	nodose
	syl	no+dous
	pron	<1n*ud*s>
	pos	adj.
nodose	0.
	or	nodous
	syl	no+dose
	pron	<1n*ud*us>, <n*u1d*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	having nodes or knotlike swellings.
	exam	1	nodose stems.
nodosity	sub
	head	nodose
	syl	no+dos+i:ty
	pron	<n*u1dositi>
	pos	n.
nodule	ety	C17: from Latin n*_odulus from n*_odus knot
nodule	1.
	syl	nod+ule
	pron	<1nodju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small knot, lump, or node.
nodule	2.
	syl	nod+ule
	pron	<1nodju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {root nodule}. any of the knoblike outgrowths on the roots of clover and many other legumes: contain bacteria involved in nitrogen fixation.
nodule	3.
	syl	nod+ule
	pron	<1nodju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small node or knoblike protuberance.
nodule	4.
	syl	nod+ule
	pron	<1nodju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rounded lump of rock or mineral substance, esp. in a matrix of different rock material.
nodular	sub
	head	nodule
	syl	nod:u+lar
	pos	adj.
nodulose	sub
	head	nodule
	or	nodulous
	syl	nod:u+lose
	pos	adj.
nodulous	sub
	head	nodule
	or	nodulose
	syl	nod:u+lous
	pos	adj.
nodus	ety	C14: from Latin: knot
nodi	infl
	head	nodus
	syl	no+di
	pron	<-dI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nodus	1.
	syl	no+dus
	pron	<1n*ud*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a problematic idea, situation, etc.
nodus	2.
	syl	no+dus
	pron	<1n*ud*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {node}.
Noel	ety	C19: from French, from Latin n*_at*_alis a birthday; see #7natal 
Noel	alt
	or	Noel
	syl	No:*"el
	pron	<n*u1el>
	pos	n.
Noel	1.
	or	Noel
	syl	No:el
	pron	<n*u1el>
	pos	n.
	usage	in carols, etc.
	def	another word for {Christmas}.
Noel	2.
	or	Noel
	syl	No:el
	pron	<n*u1el>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a Christmas carol.
noesis	ety	C19: from Greek no*_esis thought, from noein to think
noesis	1.
	syl	no+e:sis
	pron	<n*u1Esis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the exercise of reason, esp. in the apprehension of universal forms. Compare {dianoia}.
noesis	2.
	syl	no+e:sis
	pron	<n*u1Esis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the mental process used in learning; the functioning of the intellect. See also {cognition}.
noetic	ety	C17: from Greek no*_etikos, from noein to think, from nous the mind
noetic	0.
	syl	no+et+ic
	pron	<n*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the mind, esp. to its rational and intellectual faculties.
Nofretete	0.
	syl	Nof:re:te:te
	pron	<2nofre1tEti>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Nefertiti}.
nog	ety	C17 (originally: a strong beer): of obscure origin
nogg	alt
	head	nog
	or	nog
	syl	nogg
	pron	<nog>
	pos	n.
nog	H1.1.
	or	nogg
	syl	nog
	pron	<nog>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {flip}. a drink, esp. an alcoholic one, containing beaten egg.
nog	H1.2.
	or	nogg
	syl	nog
	pron	<nog>
	pos	n.
	qual	East Anglian dialect.
	def	strong local beer.
nog	ety	C17: origin unknown
nog	H2.1.
	syl	nog
	pron	<nog>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden peg or block built into a masonry or brick wall to provide a fixing for nails, etc.
nog	H2.2.
	syl	nog
	pron	<nog>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nogging} (sense 1).
noggin	ety	C17: of obscure origin
noggin	1.
	syl	nog+gin
	pron	<1nogin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity of spirits, usually 1 gill.
noggin	2.
	syl	nog+gin
	pron	<1nogin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mug or cup.
noggin	3.
	syl	nog+gin
	pron	<1nogin>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {head}.
nogging	1.
	syl	nog+ging
	pron	<1nogiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nog}. a short horizontal timber member used between the studs of a framed partition.
nogging	2.
	syl	nog+ging
	pron	<1nogiG>
	pos	n.
	def	masonry or brickwork between the timber members of a framed construction.
nogging	3.
	syl	nog+ging
	pron	<1nogiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of wooden pieces fitted between the timbers of a half-timbered wall.
no-go area	0.
	syl	no-go ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	a district in a town that is barricaded off, usually by a paramilitary organization, within which the police, army, etc., can only enter by force.
Hideyo	infl
	head	Noguchi
	syl	Hi:de:yo
	pron	<1hEde2jc:>
	pos	n.
Noguchi	0.
	syl	No:gu:chi
	pron	<nc:1gu:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1928, Japanese bacteriologist, active in the U.S. He made import?!ant discoveries in the treatment of syphilis.
Noh	0.
	syl	Noh
	pron	<n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {No} %1.
no-hoper	0.
	syl	no-hop:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a useless person; failure.
nohow	0.a.
	syl	no+how
	pron	<1n*u2hau>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard. (in negative constructions
	def	under any conditions.
nohow	0.b.
	syl	no+how
	pron	<1n*u2hau>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard. (in negative constructions
	def	in any manner.
noil	ety	C17: of unknown origin
noil	0.
	syl	noil
	pron	<ncil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	the short or knotted fibres that are separated from the long fibres, or staple, by combing.
noise	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin: #7nausea 
noise	1.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound, esp. one that is loud or disturbing.
noise	2.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	n.
	def	loud shouting; clamour; din.
noise	3.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	n.
	def	any undesired electrical disturbance in a circuit, etc., degrading the useful information in a signal. See also {signal-to-noise ratio}.
noise	4.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	n.
	def	talk or interest.
	exam	1	noise about strikes.
make a noise	5.
	head	noise
	syl	make a noise.
	def	to talk a great deal or complain (about).
noise	6.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by abroad or about
	def	to spread (news, gossip, etc.).
noise	7.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to talk loudly or at length.
noise	8.
	syl	noise
	pron	<nciz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make a din or outcry; be noisy.
noiseless	0.
	syl	noise+less
	pron	<1ncizlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	making little or no sound; silent.
noiselessly	sub
	head	noiseless
	syl	noise+less+ly
	pos	adv.
noiselessness	sub
	head	noiseless
	syl	noise+less+ness
	pos	n.
noisemaker	0.
	syl	noise+mak:er
	pron	<1nciz2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	something, such as a clapper or bell, used to make a loud noise at football matches, celebrations, etc. &- {#!noise+@!mak@.ing}
noisette	ety	from French: hazel nut
noisette	1.
	syl	noi+sette
	pron	<nwa:1zet>
	pos	adj.
	def	flavoured or made with hazelnuts.
noisette	2.
	syl	noi+sette
	pron	<nwa:1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round boneless slice of lamb from the fillet or leg.
noisome	ety	C14: from obsolete noy, variant of #7annoy+ -#7{some %1} &- #!noi+some+ly adv. &- #!noi+some+ness n.
noisome	1.
	syl	noi+some
	pron	<1ncis*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of smells
	def	offensive.
noisome	2.
	syl	noi+some
	pron	<1ncis*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmful or noxious.
noisier	infl
	head	noisy
	syl	nois:i+er
	pos	adj.
noisiest	infl
	head	noisy
	syl	nois:i+est.
	pos	adj.
noisy	1.
	syl	nois:y
	pron	<1ncizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a loud or constant noise.
noisy	2.
	syl	nois:y
	pron	<1ncizi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or characterized by noise.
noisily	sub
	head	noisy
	syl	nois:i+ly
	pos	adv.
noisiness	sub
	head	noisy
	syl	nois:i+ness
	pos	n.
Sidney	infl
	head	Nolan
	syl	Sid:ney.
	pos	n.
Nolan	0.
	syl	No:lan
	pron	<1n*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1917, Australian painter, whose works explore themes in Australian folklore.
Emil	infl
	head	Nolde
	syl	E:mil
	pron	<1A:mEl>
	pos	n.
Nolde	0.
	syl	Nol:de
	pron	German <1ncld*>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1956, German painter and engraver, noted particularly for his violent use of colour and the primitive masklike quality of his figures.
nolens volens	0.
	syl	no+lens vo+lens
	pron	Latin. <1n*ulenz> <1v*ulenz>
	pos	adv.
	def	whether willing or unwilling.
noli-me-tangere	ety	from Latin: do not touch me, the words spoken by Christ to Mary Magdalene (Vulgate, John 20:17)
noli-me-tangere	1.
	syl	no:li-me-tan:ge:re
	pron	<1n*uli2mA1t@Gg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a warning against interfering or against touching a person or thing.
noli-me-tangere	2.
	syl	no:li-me-tan:ge:re
	pron	<1n*uli2mA1t@Gg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art depicting Christ appearing to Mary Magdalene after His Resurrection.
noli-me-tangere	3.
	syl	no:li-me-tan:ge:re
	pron	<1n*uli2mA1t@Gg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {touch-me-not} (the plant).
noli-me-tangere	4.
	syl	no:li-me-tan:ge:re
	pron	<1n*uli2mA1t@Gg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a cancerous ulcer affecting soft tissue and bone.
nolle prosequi	ety	Latin: do not pursue (prosecute)
nolle prosequi	0.
	syl	nol+le pros+e:qui
	pron	<1noli> <1prosi2kwI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an entry made on the court record when the plaintiff in a civil suit or prosecutor in a criminal prosecution undertakes not to continue the action or prosecution. Compare {non prosequitur}.
nolo contendere	ety	Latin: I do not wish to contend
nolo contendere	0.
	syl	no:lo con+ten+de+re
	pron	<1n*ul*u> <kon1tend*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly U.S.
	def	a plea made by a defendant to a criminal charge having the same effect in those proceedings as a plea of guilty but not precluding him from denying the charge in a subsequent action.
nolle pros	alt
	head	nol pros
	or	nol pros
	syl	nol+le pros.
nol pros	0.
	or	nolle pros
	syl	nol. pros.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	nolle prosequi.
nom	1.
	syl	nom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	nominal.
nom	2.
	syl	nom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	nominative.
noma	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin nom*_e ulcer, from Greek nom*_e feeding; related to Greek nemein to feed
noma	0.
	syl	no:ma
	pron	<1n*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gangrenous inflammation of the mouth, esp. one affecting malnourished children.
nomad	ety	C16: via French from Latin nomas wandering shepherd, from Greek; related to nemein to feed, pasture
nomad	1.
	syl	no+mad
	pron	<1n*um@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people or tribe who move from place to place to find pasture and food.
nomad	2.
	syl	no+mad
	pron	<1n*um@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who continually moves from place to place; wanderer.
nomadism	sub
	head	nomad
	syl	no+mad+ism
	pos	n.
nomadic	0.
	syl	no+mad+ic
	pron	<n*u1m@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of nomads or their way of life.
nomadically	sub
	head	nomadic
	syl	no+1mad:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nomadise	alt
	head	nomadize
	or	nomadize
	syl	no+mad+ise
	pron	<1n*um@d2Iz>
	pos	vb.
nomadize	1.
	or	nomadise
	syl	no+mad+ize
	pron	<1n*um@d2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to live as nomads.
nomadize	2.
	or	nomadise
	syl	no+mad+ize
	pron	<1n*um@d2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into nomads.
nomadize	3.
	or	nomadise
	syl	no+mad+ize
	pron	<1n*um@d2Iz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to people (a place) with nomads.
no-man's-land	1.
	syl	no-man's-land
	pos	n.
	def	land between boundaries, esp. an unoccupied zone between opposing forces.
no-man's-land	2.
	syl	no-man's-land
	pos	n.
	def	an unowned or unclaimed piece of land.
no-man's-land	3.
	syl	no-man's-land
	pos	n.
	def	an ambiguous area of activity or thought.
nomarch	ety	C17: from Greek nomarkh*_es 
nomarch	1.
	syl	nom+arch
	pron	<1noma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of an ancient Egyptian nome.
nomarch	2.
	syl	nom+arch
	pron	<1noma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the senior administrator in a Greek nomarchy.
nomarchy	ety	C19: from Greek; see #7nome, -#7archy 
nomarchies	infl
	head	nomarchy
	syl	nom+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nomarchy	0.
	syl	nom+ar+chy
	pron	<1noma:ki>, <-*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the provinces of modern Greece; nome.
nombles	0.
	syl	nom+bles
	pron	<1n^mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {numbles}.
nombril	ety	C16: from French, literally: navel
nombril	0.
	syl	nom+bril
	pron	<1nombril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a point on a shield between the fesse point and the lowest point.
nom de guerre	ety	literally: war name
noms de guerre	infl
	head	nom de guerre
	syl	noms de guerre.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nom de guerre	0.
	syl	nom de guerre
	pron	<1nom> <d*> <1ge*>, French <n*~c> <d*> <1ge:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumed name; pseudonym.
noms de plume	infl
	head	nom de plume
	syl	noms de plume.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nom de plume	0.
	syl	nom de plume
	pron	<1nom> <d*> <1plu:m>, French <n?~c> <d*> <1plym>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {pen name}.
nome	ety	C18: from Greek nomos pasture, region
nome	1.
	syl	nome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the provinces of modern Greece; nomarchy.
nome	2.
	syl	nome
	pron	<n*um>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of ancient Egypt.
nomen	ety	Latin: a name
nomina	infl
	head	nomen
	syl	nom:i+na
	pron	<1nomin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nomen	0.
	syl	no+men
	pron	<1n*umen>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman's second name, designating his gens or clan. See also {agnomen, cognomen, praenomen}.
nomenclator	ety	C16: from Latin, from n*_omen name+ cal*_are to call
nomenclator	0.
	syl	no+men+cla+tor
	pron	<1n*umen2klAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who invents or assigns names, as in scientific classification.
nomenclature	ety	C17: from Latin n*_omencl*_at*_ura list of names; see #7nomenclator 
nomenclature	0.
	syl	no+men+cla+ture
	pron	<n*u1menkl*C*>, U.S. <1n*um*n2klAC*r>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminology used in a particular science, art, activity, etc.
nominal	ety	C15: from Latin n*_omin*_alis of a name, from n*_omen name
nominal	1.
	syl	nom:i+nal
	pron	<1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	in name only; theoretical.
	exam	1	the nominal leader.
nominal	2.
	syl	nom:i+nal
	pron	<1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	minimal in comparison with real worth or what is expected; token.
	exam	1	a nominal fee.
nominal	3.
	syl	nom:i+nal
	pron	<1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, constituting, bearing, or giving a name.
nominal	4.
	syl	nom:i+nal
	pron	<1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	of or relating to a noun or noun phrase.
nominal	5.
	syl	nom:i+nal
	pron	<1nominL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a nominal element; a noun, noun phrase, or syntactically similar structure.
nominal	6.
	syl	nom:i+nal
	pron	<1nominL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bell-ringing.
	def	the harmonic an octave above the strike tone of a bell.
nominally	sub
	head	nominal
	syl	nom:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
nominalism	0.
	syl	nom:i+nal+ism
	pron	<1nomin%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical theory that the variety of objects to which a single general word, such as applies have nothing in common but the name. Compare {conceptualism, realism}.
nominalist	sub
	head	nominalism
	syl	nom:i+nal+ist
	pos	n.
nominalistic	sub
	head	nominalism
	syl	nom:i+nal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
nominal value	0.
	syl	nom:i+nal val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {par value}.
nominal wages	0.
	syl	nom:i+nal wag:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {money wages}.
nominate	ety	C16: from Latin n*_omin*_are to call by name, from n*_omen name
nominate	1.
	syl	nom:i+nate
	pron	<1nomi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to propose as a candidate, esp. for an elective office.
nominate	2.
	syl	nom:i+nate
	pron	<1nomi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to appoint to an office or position.
nominate	3.
	syl	nom:i+nate
	pron	<1nomi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to stand as a candidate in an election.
nominate	4.
	syl	nom:i+nate
	pron	<1nomi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to name, entitle, or designate.
nominate	5.
	syl	nom:i+nate
	pron	<1nominit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having a particular name.
nominator	sub
	head	nominate
	syl	nom:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
nomination	0.
	syl	nom:i+na+tion
	pron	<2nomi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of nominating or state of being nominated, esp. as an election candidate.
nominative	ety	C14: from Latin n*_omin*_at*_ivus belong?!ing to naming, from n*_omen name &- nom@.i+na+ti+val (@!n$Am$In$$#!ta$Iv%@l) adj.
nominative	1.
	syl	nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<1nomin*tiv>, <1nomn*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denot?!ing a case of nouns and pronouns in inflected languages that is used esp. to identify the subject of a finite verb. See also { {subjective} (sense 6)}.
nominative	2.
	syl	nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<1nomin*tiv>, <1nomn*->
	pos	adj.
	def	appointed rather than elected to a position, office, etc.
nominative	3.
	syl	nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<1nomin*tiv>, <1nomn*->
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing the name of a person.
nominative	4.a.
	syl	nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<1nomin*tiv>, <1nomn*->
	pos	n.
	def	the nominative case.
nominative	4.b.
	syl	nom:i+na+tive
	pron	<1nomin*tiv>, <1nomn*->
	pos	n.
	def	a word or speech element in the nominative case.
nominatively	sub
	head	nominative
	syl	nom:i+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
nominee	ety	C17: from #7nominate+ -#7ee 
nominee	0.
	syl	nom:i+nee
	pron	<2nomi1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is nominated to an office or as a candidate.
nomism	ety	C20: from Greek nomos law, custom
nomism	0.
	syl	no+mism
	pron	<1n*umiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	adherence to a law or laws as a primary exercise of religion.
nomistic	sub
	head	nomism
	syl	no+1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
nomo-	ety	from Greek nomos law, custom
nomo-	0.
	syl	nom:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating law or custom.
	exam	1	nomology.
nomocracy	ety	C19: from Greek, from nomos law+-#7cracy 
nomocracries	infl
	head	nomocracy
	syl	no+moc+ra+cries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nomocracy	0.
	syl	no+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<no1mokr*si>, <n*u->
	pos	n.
	def	government based on the rule of law rather than arbitrary will, terror, etc.
nomograph	alt
	head	nomogram
	or	nomogram
	syl	nom:o+graph
	pos	n.
nomogram	1.
	or	nomograph
	syl	nom:o+gram
	pron	<1nom*2gr@m>, <1n*um*->
	pos	n.
	def	a graph consisting of three lines graduated for different variables so that a straight line intersecting all three gives the related values of the variables.
nomogram	2.
	or	nomograph
	syl	nom:o+gram
	pron	<1nom*2gr@m>, <1n*um*->
	pos	n.
	def	any graphic representation of numerical relationships.
nomographies	infl
	head	nomography
	syl	no+mog+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nomography	0.
	syl	no+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<no1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of constructing nomographs.
nomographer	sub
	head	nomography
	syl	no+1mog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
nomographic	sub
	head	nomography
	or	nomographical
	syl	nom:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2nom*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
nomographical	sub
	head	nomography
	or	nomographic
	syl	nom:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
nomographically	sub
	head	nomography
	syl	nom:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nomology	1.
	syl	no+mol+o:gy
	pron	<n*u1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of law and law-making.
nomology	2.
	syl	no+mol+o:gy
	pron	<n*u1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the formulation of laws explaining natural phenomena.
nomological	sub
	head	nomology
	syl	no+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2n*um*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
nomologically	sub
	head	nomology
	syl	no+mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nomologist	sub
	head	nomology
	syl	no+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
nomothetic	ety	C17: from Greek nomothetikos, from nomothet*_es law-giver
nomothetical	alt
	head	nomothetic
	or	nomothetic
	syl	nom:o+thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
nomothetic	1.
	or	nomothetical
	syl	nom:o+thet+ic
	pron	<2nom*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or enacting laws; legislative.
nomothetic	2.
	or	nomothetical
	syl	nom:o+thet+ic
	pron	<2nom*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or relating to the search for general laws or traits, esp. in personality theory. Compare {idiographic}.
-nomy	ety	from Greek -nomia law; related to nemein to distribute, control
-nomy	0.
	syl	-no:my
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a science or the laws governing a certain field of knowledge.
	exam	1	agronomy;
	exam	2	economy.
-nomic	sub
	head	-nomy
	syl	-nom:ic
	pos	adj.
non-	ety	from Latin n*_on not
non-	1.
	syl	non-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating negation.
	exam	1	nonexistent.
non-	2.
	syl	non-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating refusal or failure.
	exam	1	noncooperation.
non-	3.
	syl	non-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating exclusion from a specified class of persons or things.
	exam	1	nonfiction.
non-	4.
	syl	non-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating lack or absence, esp. of a quality associated with what is specified.
	exam	1	nonobjective;
	exam	2	nonevent.
nona-	ety	from Latin n*_onus  |&7315|
nonage	1.
	syl	no+nage
	pron	<1n*uniJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the state of being under any of various ages at which a person may legally enter into certain transactions, such as the making of binding contracts, marrying, etc.
nonage	2.
	syl	no+nage
	pron	<1n*uniJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any period of immaturity.
nonagenarian	ety	C19: from Latin n*_on*_ag*_en*_arius, from n*_on*_a?!ginta ninety
nonagenarian	1.
	syl	no+na+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2n*un*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is from 90 to 99 years old.
nonagenarian	2.
	syl	no+na+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2n*un*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a nonagenarian.
nonaggression	0.a.
	syl	non+ag+gres+sion
	pron	<2non*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	restraint of aggression, esp. between states.
nonaggression	0.b.
	syl	non+ag+gres+sion
	pron	<2non*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a nonaggression pact.
nonagon	0.
	syl	non:a+gon
	pron	<1non*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having nine sides. Also called: {enneagon}.
nonagonal	sub
	head	nonagon
	syl	non+ag:o+nal
	pron	<non1@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
nonaligned	0.
	syl	non+a:ligned
	pron	<2non*1lInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of states, etc.
	def	not part of a major alliance or power bloc, esp. not allied to the U.S., the Soviet Union, or China. &- {@!non+a@.#!lign+ment}
nonanoic acid	ety	C19: from nonane a paraffin, ninth in the methane series, from Latin n*_onus ninth+-#7ane 
nonanoic acid	0.
	syl	non:a+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2non*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily fatty acid with a rancid odour: used in making pharmaceuticals, lacquers, and plastics. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\7COOH. Also called: {pelargonic acid}.
nonappearance	0.
	syl	non+ap+pear+ance
	pron	<2non*1pi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	failure to appear or attend, esp. as a defendant or witness in court.
nonce	ety	C12: from the phrase for the nonce, a mistaken division of for then anes, literally: for the once, from then dative singular of the + anes #7once 
nonce	H1.0.
	syl	nonce
	pron	<nons>
	pos	n.
	def	the present time or occasion (now only in the phrase {for the nonce) }.
nonce	ety	C20: of unknown origin
nonce	H2.0.
	syl	nonce
	pron	<nons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prison slang.
	def	a rapist.
nonce word	0.
	syl	nonce word
	pos	n.
	def	a word coined for a single occasion.
nonchalant	ety	C18: from French, from nonchaloir to lack warmth, from #7non -#7+ chaloir from Latin cal*_ere to be warm &- #!non+cha+lance n.
nonchalant	0.
	syl	non+cha+lant
	pron	<1nonS*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	casually unconcerned or indifferent; uninvolved.
nonchalantly	sub
	head	nonchalant
	syl	non+cha+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
non-com	0.
	syl	non-com
	pron	<1non2kom>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {noncommissioned officer}.
noncombatant	1.
	syl	non+com+bat+ant
	pron	<non1komb*t*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a civilian in time of war.
noncombatant	2.
	syl	non+com+bat+ant
	pron	<non1komb*t*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the armed forces whose duties do not include fighting, such as a chaplain or surgeon.
noncommissioned officer	1.
	syl	non+com+mis+sioned of+fic+er
	pron	<2nonk*1miS*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding a military rank, such as sergeant or corporal, that involves the exercise of authority but does not carry a commission.
noncommittal	1.
	syl	non+com+mit+tal
	pron	<2nonk*1mitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not involving or revealing commitment to any particular opinion or course of action.
	exam	1	a noncommittal reply.
noncommittal	2.
	syl	non+com+mit+tal
	pron	<2nonk*1mitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having no outstanding quality, meaning, etc.
non compos mentis	ety	Latin: not in control of one's mind
non compos mentis	0.
	syl	non com+pos men+tis
	pron	Latin. <1non> <1komp*s> <1mentis>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally incapable of managing one's own affairs; of unsound mind.
nonconductor	0.
	syl	non+con+duc+tor
	pron	<2nonk*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that is a poor conductor of heat, electricity, or sound.
nonconformist	0.
	syl	non+con+form+ist
	pron	<2nonk*n1fc:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not conform to generally accepted patterns of behaviour or thought.
nonconformism	sub
	head	nonconformist
	syl	non+con+1form+ism
	pos	n.
Nonconformist	1.
	syl	Non+con+form+ist
	pron	<2nonk*n1fc:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Protestant denomination that dissents from an Established Church, esp. the Church of England.
Nonconformist	2.
	syl	Non+con+form+ist
	pron	<2nonk*n1fc:mist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting Nonconformists.
Nonconformity	sub
	head	Nonconformist
	or	Nonconformism
	syl	Non+con+1form+i:ty
	pos	n.
Nonconformism	sub
	head	Nonconformist
	or	Nonconformity
	syl	Non+con+1form+ism
	pos	n.
nonconformity	1.
	syl	non+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2nonk*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	failure or refusal to conform.
nonconformity	2.
	syl	non+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2nonk*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of agreement or harmony.
noncontributory	1.
	syl	non+con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<2nonk*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an insurance or pension scheme for employees, the premiums of which are paid entirely by the employer.
noncontributory	2.
	syl	non+con+trib:u+to:ry
	pron	<2nonk*n1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not providing contribution; non-contributing.
noncooperation	1.
	syl	non+co+op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2nonk*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	failure or refusal to cooperate.
noncooperation	2.
	syl	non+co+op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2nonk*u2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	refusal to pay taxes, obey government decrees, etc., as a protest.
noncooperative	sub
	head	noncooperation
	syl	non+co+op+er:a+tive
	pron	<2nonk*u1op*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
noncooperator	sub
	head	noncooperation
	syl	non+co+1op+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
nondescript	ety	C17: #7non -#7+ Latin d*_escriptus, past participle of d*_escribere to copy, #7describe 
nondescript	1.
	syl	non+de+script
	pron	<1nondi2skript>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking distinct or individual characteristics; having no outstanding features.
nondescript	2.
	syl	non+de+script
	pron	<1nondi2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	a nondescript person or thing.
nondestructive testing	0.
	syl	non+de+struc+tive test+ing
	pron	<2nondi1str^ktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several methods of detecting flaws in metals, etc., without causing damage. The most common techniques involve the use of x-rays, gamma rays, and ultrasonic vibrations.
nondisjunction	0.
	syl	non+dis+junc+tion
	pron	<2nondis1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the failure of paired homologous chromosomes to move to opposite poles of the cell during meiosis.
none	ety	Old English n*_an, literally: not one#e Usage. See at everyone.
none	H1.1.
	syl	none
	pos	n^n; pron.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	not any of a particular class.
	exam	1	none of my letters has arrived.
none	H1.2.
	syl	none
	pos	n^n; pron.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	no one; nobody.
	exam	1	there were none to tell the tale.
none	H1.3.
	syl	none
	pos	n^n; pron.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	no part (of a whole); not any (of).
	exam	1	none of it looks edible.
none other	4.
	head	none
	syl	none other.
	def	no other person.
	exam	1	none other than the Queen herself.
none the	5.
	head	none
	syl	none the.
	pos	foll. by a comparative; adj.
	def	in no degree.
	exam	1	she was none the worse for her ordeal.
none too	6.
	head	none
	syl	none too.
	def	not very.
	exam	1	he was none too pleased with his car.
none	H2.0.
	syl	none
	pron	<n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {nones}.
noneffective	1.
	syl	non+ef+fec+tive
	pron	<2noni1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	not effective.
noneffective	2.
	syl	non+ef+fec+tive
	pron	<2noni1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	unfit for or incapable of active military service. {~}
noneffective	3.
	syl	non+ef+fec+tive
	pron	<2noni1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Military.
	def	a noneffective person.
nonego	0.
	syl	non+e:go
	pron	<non1Eg*u>, <-1eg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	everything that is outside one's conscious self, such as one's environment.
nonentities	infl
	head	nonentity
	syl	non+en+ti:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nonentity	1.
	syl	non+en+ti:ty
	pron	<non1entiti>
	pos	n.
	def	an insignificant person or thing.
nonentity	2.
	syl	non+en+ti:ty
	pron	<non1entiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonexistent thing.
nonentity	3.
	syl	non+en+ti:ty
	pron	<non1entiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of not existing; nonexistence.
nonequivalence	1.
	syl	non+e:quiv:a+lence
	pron	<2noni1kwiv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship of being unequal or incomparable.
nonequivalence	2.
	syl	non+e:quiv:a+lence
	pron	<2noni1kwiv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the relation between two propositions of which one and only one is true.
nonequivalence	3.
	syl	non+e:quiv:a+lence
	pron	<2noni1kwiv*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a function of two propositions that takes the value only when one or other of the propositions, but not both, is true, and the value otherwise.
nones	ety	Old English n*_on, from Latin n*_ona hora ninth hour, from n*_onus ninth
nones	1.
	syl	nones
	pron	<n*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	usage	in the Roman calendar
	def	the ninth day before the ides of each month: the seventh day of March, May, July, and October, and the fifth of each other month. See also {calends}.
nones	2.
	syl	nones
	pron	<n*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the fifth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, originally fixed at the ninth hour of the day, about 3 p.m.
nonessential	1.
	syl	non+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2noni1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not essential; not necessary.
nonessential	2.
	syl	non+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2noni1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biochem. of an amino acid in a particular organism
	def	able to be synthesized from other substances.
nonessential	3.
	syl	non+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2noni1senS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonessential person or thing.
nonsuch	alt
	head	nonesuch
	or	nonesuch
	syl	non+such
	pron	<1n^n2s^C>
	pos	n.
nonesuch	1.
	or	nonsuch
	syl	none+such
	pron	<1n^n2s^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a matchless person or thing; nonpareil.
nonesuch	2.
	or	nonsuch
	syl	none+such
	pron	<1n^n2s^C>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {black medick}.
nonet	ety	C19: from Italian nonetto, from nono ninth, from Latin n*_onus 
nonet	0.
	syl	non+et
	pron	<no1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for a group of nine instruments.
nonetheless	0.
	syl	none+the+less
	pron	<2n^n@d*1les>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	despite that; however; nevertheless.
non-Euclidean geometry	0.
	syl	non-Eu:clid+e:an ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of modern geometry in which certain axioms of Euclidean geometry are restated. It introduces fundamental changes into the concept of space.
nonevent	0.
	syl	non+e:vent
	pron	<2noni1vent>
	pos	n.
	def	a disappointing or insignificant occurrence, esp. one predicted to be important.
nonfeasance	0.
	syl	non+fea+sance
	pron	<non1fEzNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a failure to act when under an obligation to do so. Compare {malfeasance, misfeasance}.
nonferrous	1.
	syl	non+fer+rous
	pron	<non1fer*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting any metal other than iron.
nonferrous	2.
	syl	non+fer+rous
	pron	<non1fer*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not containing iron.
	exam	1	a nonferrous alloy.
nonfiction	1.
	syl	non+fic+tion
	pron	<non1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	writing dealing with facts and events rather than imaginative narration.
nonfiction	2.
	syl	non+fic+tion
	pron	<non1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or denoting nonfiction.
nonfictional	sub
	head	nonfiction
	syl	non+1fic+tion+al
	pos	adj.
nonfictionally	sub
	head	nonfiction
	syl	non+1fic+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
nonflammable	0.
	syl	non+flam+ma:ble
	pron	<non1fl@m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of burning or not easily set on fire; not flammable.
nong	ety	C19: perhaps alteration of obsolete English dialect nigmenog silly fellow, of unknown origin
nong	0.
	syl	nong
	pron	<noG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a stupid or incompetent person.
nonharmonic	0.
	syl	non+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2nonha:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	not relating to the harmony formed by a chord or chords.
nonillion	ety	C17: from French, from Latin n*_onus ninth, on the model of #7million 
nonillion	1.
	syl	no+nil+lion
	pron	<n*u1nilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 54 zeros (10%5%4).
nonillion	2.
	syl	no+nil+lion
	pron	<n*u1nilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 30 zeros (10%3%0). Brit. word: {quintillion}.
nonillionth	sub
	head	nonillion
	syl	no+1nil+lionth
	pos	adj. n.
nonintervention	0.
	syl	non+in:ter+ven+tion
	pron	<2nonint*1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	refusal to intervene, esp. the abstention by a state from intervening in the affairs of other states or in its own internal disputes.
noninterventional	sub
	head	nonintervention
	syl	non+in:ter+1ven+tion+al
	pos	adj.
noninterventionist	sub
	head	nonintervention
	syl	non+in:ter+1ven+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
nonjoinder	0.
	syl	non+join+der
	pron	<non1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the failure to join as party to a suit a person who should have been included either as a plaintiff or as a defendant. Compare {misjoinder}.
nonjuror	0.
	syl	non+ju+ror
	pron	<non1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who refuses to take an oath, as of allegiance.
Nonjuror	0.
	syl	Non+ju+ror
	pron	<non1Ju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of clergy in England and Scotland who declined to take the oath of allegiance to William and Mary in 1689.
non licet	0.
	syl	non li+cet
	pron	<1non> <1lIsit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permitted; unlawful.
non liquet	0.
	syl	non li+quet
	pron	<1non> <1lIkwit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Roman law. of a cause, evidence, etc.
	def	not clear.
nonmetal	0.
	syl	non+met+al
	pron	<non1metL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of chemical elements that form negative ions, have acidic oxides, and are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.
nonmetallic	1.
	syl	non+met+al+lic
	pron	<2nonmi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of metal.
nonmetallic	2.
	syl	non+met+al+lic
	pron	<2nonmi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or being a nonmetal.
nonmoral	0.
	syl	non+mor+al
	pron	<non1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not involving or related to morality or ethics; neither moral nor immoral.
Luigi	infl
	head	Nono
	syl	Lu:i:gi
	pron	<lu1EJi>
	pos	n.
Nono	0.
	syl	No:no
	pron	Italian <1nc:no>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Italian composer of 12-tone music.
nonobjective	0.
	syl	non+ob+jec+tive
	pron	<2non*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating an art movement in which things are depicted in an abstract or purely formalized way, not as they appear in reality.
nonpareil	ety	C15: from French, from #7non -#7+ pareil similar
nonpareil	1.
	syl	non+pa+reil
	pron	<1nonp*r*l>, <2nonp*1rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is unsurpassed or unmatched; peerless example.
nonpareil	2.
	syl	non+pa+reil
	pron	<1nonp*r*l>, <2nonp*1rAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printers' type equal to 6 point.
nonpareil	3.
	syl	non+pa+reil
	pron	<1nonp*r*l>, <2nonp*1rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small bead of coloured sugar used to decorate cakes, biscuits, etc.
nonpareil	4.
	syl	non+pa+reil
	pron	<1nonp*r*l>, <2nonp*1rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a flat round piece of chocolate covered with this sugar.
nonpareil	5.
	syl	non+pa+reil
	pron	<1nonp*r*l>, <2nonp*1rAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no match or equal; peerless.
nonparous	0.
	syl	non+par+ous
	pron	<non1p@r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	never having given birth.
nonparticipating	1.
	syl	non+par+tic:i+pat+ing
	pron	<2nonpa:1tisi2pAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not participating.
nonparticipating	2.
	syl	non+par+tic:i+pat+ing
	pron	<2nonpa:1tisi2pAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an assurance policy, share, etc.
	def	not carrying the right to share in a company's profit.
nonpartizan	alt
	head	nonpartisan
	or	nonpartisan
	syl	non+par+ti+zan
	pron	<2nonpa:ti1z@n>
	pos	adj.
nonpartisan	0.
	or	nonpartizan
	syl	non+par+ti+san
	pron	<2nonpa:ti1z@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not partisan or aligned, esp. not affiliated to, influenced by, or supporting any one political party.
nonpartisanship	sub
	head	nonpartisan
	or	nonpartizanship
	syl	non+par+ti+1san+2ship
	pos	n.
nonpartizanship	sub
	head	nonpartisan
	or	nonpartisanship
	syl	non+par+ti+1zan+2ship
	pos	n.
nonparty	0.
	syl	non+par+ty
	pron	<non1pa:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	not connected with any one political party.
nonplus	ety	C16: from Latin n*_on pl*_us no further (that is, nothing further can be said or done)
nonplusses	infl
	head	nonplus
	or	nonpluses
	syl	non+plus:ses
	pos	vb.
nonplussing	infl
	head	nonplus
	or	nonplusing
	syl	non+plus+sing
	pos	vb.
nonplussed	infl
	head	nonplus
	or	nonplused
	syl	non+plussed
	pos	vb.
nonpluses	infl
	head	nonplus
	or	nonplusses
	syl	non+plus:es
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
nonplusing	infl
	head	nonplus
	or	nonplussing
	syl	non+plus+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
nonplused	infl
	head	nonplus
	or	nonplussed
	syl	non+plused.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
nonplus	1.
	syl	non+plus
	pron	<non1pl^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put at a loss; confound.
	exam	1	he was nonplussed by the sudden announcement.
nonpluses	infl
	head	nonplus
	syl	non+plus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nonplus	2.
	syl	non+plus
	pron	<non1pl^s>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of utter perplexity prohibiting action or speech.
nonproductive	1.
	syl	non+pro+duc+tive
	pron	<2nonpr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of workers, etc.
	def	not directly responsible for producing goods.
nonproductive	2.
	syl	non+pro+duc+tive
	pron	<2nonpr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having disappointing results; unproductive.
nonproductiveness	sub
	head	nonproductive
	syl	non+pro+1duc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
nonproductivity	sub
	head	nonproductive
	syl	non+pro+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2nonprod^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
nonprofit	alt
	head	non-profit-making
	or	non-profit-making
	syl	non+prof:it
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (often
non-profit-making	0.
	or	nonprofit
	syl	non-prof:it-mak:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	not yielding a profit, esp. because organized or established for some other reason.
	exam	1	a non-profit-making organization.
nonproliferation	1.a.
	syl	non+pro+lif+er:a+tion
	pron	<2nonpr*2lif*r1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	limitation of the production or spread of something, esp. nuclear or chemical weapons.
nonproliferation	1.b.
	syl	non+pro+lif+er:a+tion
	pron	<2nonpr*2lif*r1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a nonproliferation treaty.
nonproliferation	2.
	syl	non+pro+lif+er:a+tion
	pron	<2nonpr*2lif*r1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	failure or refusal to proliferate.
non pros	0.
	syl	non pros.
	qual	Law. abbrev. for
	def	non prosequitur.
non-pros	1.
	syl	non-pros
	pron	<2non1pros>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {non prosequitur}.
non-prosses	infl
	head	non-pros
	syl	non-pros:ses
	pos	vb.
non-prossing	infl
	head	non-pros
	syl	non-pros:sing
	pos	vb.
non-prossed	infl
	head	non-pros
	syl	non-prossed.
	pos	vb.
non-pros	2.
	syl	non-pros
	pron	<2non1pros>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter a judgment of non prosequitur against (a plaintiff).
non prosequitur	ety	Latin, literally: he does not prosecute
non prosequitur	0.
	syl	non pro+se:qui+tur
	pron	<1non> <pr*u1sekwit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a judgment in favour of a defendant when the plaintiff failed to take the necessary steps in an action within the time allowed. Compare {nolle prosequi}.
nonrepresentational	0.
	syl	non+rep+re+sen+ta+tion+al
	pron	<2nonreprizen1tAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Art.
	def	another word for { {abstract} (sense 4)}.
nonresident	1.
	syl	non+res:i+dent
	pron	<non1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is not residing in the place implied or specified.
	exam	1	the hotel restaurant is open to nonresidents.
nonresident	2.
	syl	non+res:i+dent
	pron	<non1rezid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not residing in the place specified.
nonresidence	sub
	head	nonresident
	or	nonresidency
	syl	non+1res:i+dence
	pos	n.
nonresidency	sub
	head	nonresident
	or	nonresidence
	syl	non+1res:i+den+cy
	pos	n.
nonresistant	1.
	syl	non+re+sis+tant
	pron	<2nonri1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of resisting something, such as a disease; susceptible.
nonresistant	2.
	syl	non+re+sis+tant
	pron	<2nonri1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	History. esp. in 17th-century England
	def	practising passive obedience to royal authority even when its commands were unjust. &- {@!non+re+#!sis+tance}
nonrestrictive	1.
	syl	non+re+stric+tive
	pron	<2nonri1striktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not restrictive or limiting.
nonrestrictive	2.
	syl	non+re+stric+tive
	pron	<2nonri1striktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a relative clause that is not restrictive. Compare { {restrictive} (sense 2)}.
nonreturnable	0.
	syl	non+re+turn+a:ble
	pron	<2nonri1tR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a container, esp. a bottle, on which no returnable deposit is paid on purchase of the contents.
nonrigid	1.
	syl	non+rig+id
	pron	<non1riJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not rigid; flexible.
nonrigid	2.
	syl	non+rig+id
	pron	<non1riJid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the gas envelope of an airship
	def	flexible and held in shape only by the internal gas pressure.
nonscheduled	1.
	syl	non+sched+uled
	pron	<non1Sedju:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not according to a schedule or plan; unscheduled.
nonscheduled	2.
	syl	non+sched+uled
	pron	<non1Sedju:ld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an airline
	def	operating without published flight schedules.
nonsense	1.
	syl	non+sense
	pron	<1nons*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has or makes no sense; unintelligible language; drivel.
nonsense	2.
	syl	non+sense
	pron	<1nons*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	conduct or action that is absurd.
nonsense	3.
	syl	non+sense
	pron	<1nons*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish or evasive behaviour or manners.
	exam	1	she'll stand no nonsense.
no-nonsense	4.
	head	nonsense
	syl	no-nonsense.
	def	tolerating no nonsense; businesslike.
nonsense	5.
	syl	non+sense
	pron	<1nons*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	things of little or no value or importance; trash.
nonsense	6.
	syl	non+sense
	pron	<1nons*ns>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of disagreement. &- {non+sen+si+cal} (n$An#!s$ens$Ik%@l)
nonsensically	sub
	head	nonsense
	syl	non+1sen+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nonsensicalness	sub
	head	nonsense
	or	nonsensicality
	syl	non+1sen+si+cal+ness
	pos	n.
nonsensicality	sub
	head	nonsense
	or	nonsensicalness
	syl	non+2sen+si+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
nonsense verse	0.
	syl	non+sense verse
	pos	n.
	def	verse in which the sense is nonexistent or absurd, such as that of Edward Lear.
non seq	0.
	syl	non seq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	non sequitur.
non sequitur	ety	Latin, literally: it does not follow
non sequitur	1.
	syl	non se+qui+tur
	pron	<1non> <1sekwit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement having little or no relevance to what preceded it.
non sequitur	2.
	syl	non se+qui+tur
	pron	<1non> <1sekwit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a conclusion that does not follow from the premisses. Abbrev.: {non seq}.
nonslip	0.
	syl	non+slip
	pron	<non1slip>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to reduce or prevent slipping.
nonsmoker	1.
	syl	non+smok+er
	pron	<non1sm*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not smoke.
nonsmoker	2.
	syl	non+smok+er
	pron	<non1sm*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a train compartment in which smoking is forbidden.
nonsmoking	sub
	head	nonsmoker
	syl	non+1smok+ing
	pos	adj.
nonstandard	1.
	syl	non+stand+ard
	pron	<non1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or characterized by idiom, vocabulary, etc., that is not regarded as correct and acceptable by educated native speakers of a language; not standard.
nonstandard	2.
	syl	non+stand+ard
	pron	<non1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from a given standard.
nonstarter	1.
	syl	non+start+er
	pron	<non1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse that fails to run in a race for which it has been entered.
nonstarter	2.
	syl	non+start+er
	pron	<non1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is useless, has little chance of success, etc.
nonstative	1.
	syl	non+sta+tive
	pron	<non1stAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a verb describing an action rather than a state, as for example or as opposed to or Compare {stative}.
nonstative	2.
	syl	non+sta+tive
	pron	<non1stAtiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a nonstative verb. {~} Also: {active}.
nonstick	0.
	syl	non+stick
	pron	<1non1stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of saucepans, frying pans, etc.
	def	coated with a substance such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) that prevents food sticking to them.
nonstop	0.
	syl	non+stop
	pron	<1non1stop>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	without making a stop.
	exam	1	a nonstop flight.
nonstriated	0.
	syl	non+stri+at+ed
	pron	<non1strIAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of certain muscle fibres
	def	having no striations.
non-striker	0.
	syl	non-strik:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the batsman who is not facing the bowling.
nonsuch	0.
	syl	non+such
	pron	<1n^n2s^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {nonesuch}.
nonsuit	1.
	syl	non+suit
	pron	<non1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an order of a judge dismissing a suit when the plaintiff fails to show he has a good cause of action or fails to produce any evidence.
nonsuit	2.
	syl	non+suit
	pron	<non1sju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order the dismissal of the suit of (a person).
non troppo	0.
	syl	non trop+po
	pron	<1non> <1trop*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. preceded by a musical direction, esp. a tempo marking
	def	not to be observed too strictly (esp. in the phrases {allegro ma non troppo, adagio ma non troppo) }.
non-U	0.
	syl	non-U
	pron	<non1ju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. informal. esp. of language
	def	not characteristic of or used by the upper class. Compare {U}.
nonunion	1.
	syl	non+un+ion
	pron	<non1ju:nj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not belonging or related to a trade union.
	exam	1	nonunion workers.
nonunion	2.
	syl	non+un+ion
	pron	<non1ju:nj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not favouring or employing union labour.
	exam	1	a nonunion shop.
nonunion	3.
	syl	non+un+ion
	pron	<non1ju:nj*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not produced by union labour.
	exam	1	nonunion shirts.
nonunion	4.
	syl	non+un+ion
	pron	<non1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	failure of broken bones or bone fragments to heal.
nonunionism	0.
	syl	non+un+ion+ism
	pron	<non1ju:nj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	opposition to trade unionism. &- {non+#!un+ion+ist}
nonverbal communication	0.
	syl	non+ver+bal com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<non1vR:bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	those aspects of communication, such as gestures and facial expressions, that do not involve verbal communication but which may include nonverbal aspects of speech itself (accent, tone of voice, speed of speaking, etc.).
nonviolence	0.
	syl	non+vi:o+lence
	pron	<non1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	abstention from the use of physical force to achieve goals. &- {non+#!vi@.o+lent}
nonvoter	1.
	syl	non+vot+er
	pron	<non1v*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not vote.
nonvoter	2.
	syl	non+vot+er
	pron	<non1v*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person not eligible to vote.
nonvoting	1.
	syl	non+vot+ing
	pron	<non1v*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a nonvoter.
nonvoting	2.
	syl	non+vot+ing
	pron	<non1v*utiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Finance. of shares, etc.
	def	not entitling the holder to vote at company meetings.
non-White	0.
	syl	non-White
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly South African.
	def	a person not of the Caucasoid or White race.
noodle	ety	C18: from German Nudel, origin obscure
noodle	H1.0.
	syl	noo+dle
	pron	<1nu:dL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a ribbon-like strip of pasta: noodles are chiefly served in soup or with a sauce.
noodle	ety	C18: perhaps a blend of #7noddle %1 and #7noodle %1
noodle	H2.1.
	syl	noo+dle
	pron	<1nu:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {head}.
noodle	H2.2.
	syl	noo+dle
	pron	<1nu:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a simpleton.
nook	ety	C13: origin obscure; perhaps related to Norwegian dialect nok hook
nook	1.
	syl	nook
	pron	<nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a corner or narrow recess, as in a room.
nook	2.
	syl	nook
	pron	<nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	a secluded or sheltered place; retreat.
noon	ety	Old English n*_on, from Latin n*_ona (h*_ora) ninth hour (originally 3 p.m., the ninth hour from sunrise)
noon	1.a.
	syl	noon
	pron	<nu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the day; 12 o'clock in the daytime or the time or point at which the sun crosses the local meridian.
noon	1.b.
	syl	noon
	pron	<nu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the noon sun.
noon	2.
	syl	noon
	pron	<nu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the highest, brightest, or most important part; culmination.
noonday	0.a.
	syl	noon+day
	pron	<1nu:n2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the day; noon.
noonday	0.b.
	syl	noon+day
	pron	<1nu:n2dA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the noonday sun.
no one	alt
	head	no-one
	or	no-one
	syl	no one
	pos	pron.
no-one	0.
	or	no one
	syl	no-one
	pos	pron.
	def	no person; nobody.#e {Usage}. See at {everyone}.
nooning	1.
	syl	noon+ing
	pron	<1nu:niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly U.S.
	def	a midday break for rest or food.
nooning	2.
	syl	noon+ing
	pron	<1nu:niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly U.S.
	def	midday; noon.
noontide	alt
	head	noontime
	or	noontime
	syl	noon+tide
	pos	n.
noontime	0.a.
	or	noontide
	syl	noon+time
	pron	<1nu:n2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of the day; noon.
noontime	0.b.
	or	noontide
	syl	noon+time
	pron	<1nu:n2tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a noontime drink.
Noordbrabant	0.
	syl	Noord+bra+bant
	pron	<2no:rd1bra:bant>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {North Brabant}.
Noordholland	0.
	syl	Noord+hol+land
	pron	<2no:rt1hclant>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {North Holland}.
noose	ety	C15: perhaps from Proven*,cal nous, from Latin n*_odus #7node 
noose	1.
	syl	noose
	pron	<nu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop in the end of a rope or cord, such as a lasso, snare, or hangman's halter, usually tied with a slipknot.
noose	2.
	syl	noose
	pron	<nu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something that restrains, binds, or traps.
put one's head in a noose	3.
	head	noose
	syl	put one's head in a noose.
	def	to bring about one's own downfall. {~}
noose	4.
	syl	noose
	pron	<nu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to secure or catch in or as if in a noose.
noose	5.
	syl	noose
	pron	<nu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a noose of or in.
nopal	ety	C18: from Spanish, from Nahuatl nop*'alli cactus
nopal	1.
	syl	no+pal
	pron	<1n*upL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cacti of the genus esp. the red-flowered which is a host plant of the cochineal insect.
nopal	2.
	syl	no+pal
	pron	<1n*upL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cactus, having yellow flowers and purple fruits. See also {prickly pear}.
no-par	0.
	syl	no-par
	pos	adj.
	usage	of securities
	def	without a par value.
nope	0.
	syl	nope
	pron	<n*up>
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	an informal word for {no%1}.
nor	ety	C13: contraction of Old English n*_other, from nahw@ather #7neither 
nor	1.
	syl	nor
	pron	<nc:>, <unstressed> <n*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating; used to join alternatives, the first of which is preceded by neither
	def	and not.
	exam	1	neither measles nor mumps.
nor	2.
	syl	nor
	pron	<nc:>, <unstressed> <n*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating; foll. by an auxiliary verb or have, do, or be used as main verbs; and
	def	not...either.
	exam	1	they weren't talented
nor	3.
	syl	nor
	pron	<nc:>, <unstressed> <n*>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	coordinating
	def	than.
	exam	1	better nor me.
nor	4.
	syl	nor
	pron	<nc:>, <unstressed> <n*>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Poetic.
	usage	coordinating
	def	neither.
	exam	1	nor wind nor rain.
Nor	1.
	syl	Nor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norman.
Nor	2.
	syl	Nor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	north.
Nor	3.
	syl	Nor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norway.
Nor	4.
	syl	Nor.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norwegian.
nor-	ety	by shortening from #7normal 
nor-	0.
	syl	nor-
	exam	1	combining form.
nor-	1.
	syl	nor-
	def	indicating that a chemical compound is derived from a specified compound by removal of a group or groups.
nor-	2.
	syl	nor-
	def	indicating that a chemical compound is a normal isomer of a specified compound.
	exam	1	noradrenaline.
noradrenalin	alt
	head	noradrenaline
	or	noradrenaline
	syl	nor+a:dren:a+lin
	pos	n.
noradrenaline	0.
	or	noradrenalin
	syl	nor+a:dren:a+line
	pron	<2nc:r*1dren*lin>, <-lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone secreted by the adrenal medulla, increasing blood pressure and heart rate, and by the endings of sympathetic nerves, where it acts as a transmitter of impulses. Formula: C\8H\1\1NO\3. U.S. name: {norepinephrine}.
NOR circuit	ety	C20: from #7nor, so named because the action performed is similar to the operation of the conjunction nor in logic
gate	alt
	head	NOR circuit
	or	NOR circuit
	syl	gate
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	n.
NOR circuit	0.
	or	gate
	syl	NOR cir+cuit
	pron	<nc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that has an output signal only if all input signals are at a low voltage. Compare {AND circuit}.
Nord	0.
	syl	Nord
	pron	French <nc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region. Capital: Lille. Pop.: 2534906 (1975). Area: 5774 sq. km (2252 sq. miles).
Max Simon	infl
	head	Nordau
	syl	Max Si:mon
	pron	<maks 1zEmcn), original namA>
	pos	n.
Nordenskjold	0.
	syl	Nor:den:skj*"old
	pron	Swedish <1nu:rd*nS@old>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Nils A@.dolf Er@.ik} (nils #!$a$:d@$lf #!e$:rik). 1832-1901, Swedish Arctic explorer and geologist, born in Finland. He was the first to navigate the Northeast Passage (1878-79).
Nordenskjold Sea	ety	named after N. A. E. N#7ordenskj*"old 
Nordenskjold Sea	0.
	syl	Nor+den+skj*"old Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of the {Laptev Sea}.
Nordic	ety	C19: from French nordique, from nord #7north 
Nordic	0.
	syl	Nor+dic
	pron	<1nc:dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to a subdivision of the Caucasoid race typified by the tall blond blue-eyed long-headed inhabitants of N Britain, Scandinavia, N Germany, and the Netherlands.
Nordkyn Cape	0.
	syl	Nord+kyn Cape
	pron	Norwegian <1nu:r*,cy:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in N Norway: the northernmost point of the European mainland.
Nord-Pas-de-Calais	0.
	syl	Nord-Pas-de-Ca:lais
	pron	French <ncr> <pa> <d*> <ka1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N France, on the Straits of Dover (the {Pas de Calais}) : coal-mining, textile and metallurgical industries.
Nordrhein-Westfalen	0.
	syl	Nord:rhein-West:fa:len
	pron	<1ncrtrIn> <vest1fa:l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {North Rhine-Westphalia}.
norepinephrine	0.
	syl	nor+ep:i+neph+rine
	pron	<2nc:repi1nefrin>, <-rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {noradrenaline}.
Norfolk	1.
	syl	Nor+folk
	pron	<1nc:f*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of E England, on the North Sea and the Wash: low-lying, with large areas of fens in the west and the Broads in the east; rich agriculturally. Administrative centre: Norwich. Pop.: 662500 (1976 est.). Area: 5353 sq. km (2067 sq. miles).
Norfolk	2.
	syl	Nor+folk
	pron	<1nc:f*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads: headquarters of the U.S. Atlantic fleet; shipbuilding. Pop.: 283064 (1973 est.).
Norfolk Island	0.
	syl	Nor+folk Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, between New Caledonia and N New Zealand: administered by Australia; discovered by Captain Cook in 1774; a penal settlement in early years. Pop.: 1422 (1972). Area: 36 sq. km (14 sq. miles).
Norfolk jacket	ety	C19: worn in #7norfolk for duck shooting
Norfolk jacket	0.
	syl	Nor+folk jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a man's single-breasted belted jacket with one or two chest pockets and a box pleat down the back.
Norge	0.
	syl	Nor+ge
	pron	<1ncrg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Norwegian name for {Norway}.
noria	ety	C18: via Spanish from Arabic n*_a`*_ura, from na`ara to creak
noria	0.
	syl	no+ri:a
	pron	<1nc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterwheel with buckets attached to its rim for raising water from a stream into irrigation canals, etc.: common in Spain and the Orient.
Noricum	0.
	syl	Nor:i+cum
	pron	<1norik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Alpine kingdom of the Celts, south of the Danube: comprises present-day central Austria and parts of Bavaria; a Roman province from about 16 #7b.c.
norite	ety	C19: from Norwegian norit, from Norge Norway+ -it -#7ite %1
norite	0.
	syl	nor+ite
	pron	<1nc:rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of gabbro that has hypersthene as the main ferromagnesian mineral.
nork	ety	C20: of unknown origin
nork	0.
	syl	nork
	pron	<nc:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a female breast.
norland	0.
	syl	nor+land
	pron	<1nc:l*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the north part of a country or the earth.
norm	ety	C19: from Latin norma carpenter's rule, square
norm	1.
	syl	norm
	pron	<nc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an average level of achievement or performance, as of a group or person.
norm	2.
	syl	norm
	pron	<nc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard of achievement or behaviour that is required, desired, or designated as normal.
norm	3.
	syl	norm
	pron	<nc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	an established standard of behaviour shared by members of a social group to which each member is expected to conform.
norm	4.a.
	syl	norm
	pron	<nc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of a vector expressed as the square root of the sum of the square of its components.
norm	4.b.
	syl	norm
	pron	<nc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {mode} (sense 6)}.
norm	5.
	syl	norm
	pron	<nc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the theoretical standard mineral composition of an igneous rock.
norm	0.
	syl	norm.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	normal.
Norm	0.
	syl	Norm.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Norman.
Normae	infl
	head	Norma
	syl	Nor+mae
	pron	<1nc:mE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Norma	0.
	syl	Nor+ma
	pron	<1nc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere crossed by the Milky Way lying near Scorpius and Ara.
normal	ety	C16: from Latin norm*_alis conforming to the carpenter's square, from norma #7norm 
normal	1.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	def	usual; regular; common; typical.
	exam	1	the normal way of doing it;
	exam	2	the normal level.
normal	2.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting a standard.
	exam	1	if we take this as normal.
normal	3.a.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being within certain limits of intelligence, educational success or ability, etc.
normal	3.b.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to the conventions of one's group.
normal	4.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology, med. of laboratory animals
	def	maintained in a natural state for purposes of comparison with animals treated with drugs, etc.
normal	5.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a solution
	def	containing a number of grams equal to the equivalent weight of the solute in each litre of solvent. Symbol.
	exam	1	N.
normal	6.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geom.
	def	another word for { {perpendicular} (sense 1)}.
normal	7.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual, average, or typical state, degree, form, etc.
normal	8.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is normal.
normal	9.
	syl	nor+mal
	pron	<1nc:mL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a line or plane perpendicular to another line or plane or to the tangent of a curved line or plane at the point of contact.
normality	sub
	head	normal
	syl	nor+mal+i:ty
	pron	<nc:1m@liti>
normal curve	0.
	syl	nor+mal curve
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a symmetrical bell-shaped curve representing the normal distribution and showing the probability associated with each variate value.
normal distribution	0.
	syl	nor+mal dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a continuous distribution of a random variable with its mean, median, and mode equal. Also called: {Gaussian distribution}.
normalise	alt
	head	normalize
	or	normalize
	syl	nor+mal+ise
	pron	<1nc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
normalize	1.
	or	normalise
	syl	nor+mal+ize
	pron	<1nc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or make into the normal state.
normalize	2.
	or	normalise
	syl	nor+mal+ize
	pron	<1nc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into conformity with a standard.
normalize	3.
	or	normalise
	syl	nor+mal+ize
	pron	<1nc:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (steel) above a critical temperature and allow it to cool in air to relieve internal stresses; anneal.
normalization	sub
	head	normalize
	or	normalisation
	syl	nor+mal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
normalisation	sub
	head	normalize
	or	normalization
	syl	nor+mal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
normally	1.
	syl	nor+mal+ly
	pron	<1nc:m*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as a rule; usually; ordinarily.
normally	2.
	syl	nor+mal+ly
	pron	<1nc:m*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a normal manner.
normal matrix	0.
	syl	nor+mal ma+trix
	pos	n.
	def	a square matrix for which ?* = ?*#800569 where ?*#800570 is the Hermitian conjugate of
normal school	0.
	syl	nor+mal school
	pos	n.
	def	a school or institution for training teachers (in France, and formerly the U.S. and Canada).
Norman	1.
	syl	Nor+man
	pron	<1nc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Middle Ages
	def	a member of the people of Normandy descended from the 10th-century Scandinavian conquerors of the country and the native French.
Norman	2.
	syl	Nor+man
	pron	<1nc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Normandy.
Norman	3.
	syl	Nor+man
	pron	<1nc:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Norman French}.
Norman	4.
	syl	Nor+man
	pron	<1nc:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Normans, esp. the Normans in England, or their dialect of French.
Norman	5.
	syl	Nor+man
	pron	<1nc:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Normandy or its inhabitants.
Norman	6.
	syl	Nor+man
	pron	<1nc:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of Romanesque architecture used in Britain from the Norman Conquest until the 12th century. It is characterized by the rounded arch, the groin vault, massive masonry walls, etc.
Norman arch	0.
	syl	Nor+man arch
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a semicircular arch, esp. one in the Romanesque style of architecture developed by the Normans in England. Also called: {Roman arch}.
Norman Conquest	0.
	syl	Nor+man Con+quest
	pos	n.
	def	the invasion and settlement of England by the Normans, following the Battle of Hastings (1066).
Normandy	0.
	syl	Nor+man+dy
	pron	<1nc:m*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of N France, on the English Channel: settled by Vikings under Rollo in the 10th century; scene of the Allied landings in 1944. Chief town: Rouen. French name: {Nor+man+die} (n@$rm*~a#!di).
Norman English	0.
	syl	Nor+man Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of English used by the Norman conquerors of England.
Norman French	0.
	syl	Nor+man French
	pos	n.
	def	the medieval Norman and English dialect of Old French. See also { {Anglo-French} (sense 3)}.
Normanise	alt
	head	Normanize
	or	Normanize
	syl	Nor+man+ise
	pron	<1nc:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Normanize	0.
	or	Normanise
	syl	Nor+man+ize
	pron	<1nc:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become Norman in character, style, customs, etc.
Normanization	sub
	head	Normanize
	or	Normanisation
	syl	Nor+man:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Normanisation	sub
	head	Normanize
	or	Normanization
	syl	Nor+man:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
normative	1.
	syl	nor+ma+tive
	pron	<1nc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	implying, creating or pre?!scribing a norm or standard, as in language.
	exam	1	normative grammar.
normative	2.
	syl	nor+ma+tive
	pron	<1nc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or based on norms.
normatively	sub
	head	normative
	syl	nor+ma+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
normativeness	sub
	head	normative
	syl	nor+ma+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Norn	1.
	syl	Norn
	pron	<nc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	any of the three virgin goddesses of fate, who predestine the lives of the gods and men.
Norn	2.
	syl	Norn
	pron	<nc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the medieval Norse language of the Orkneys, Shetlands, and parts of N Scotland. It was extinct by 1750.
Norodom Sihanouk	0.
	syl	No:ro:dom Si:han:ouk
	pron	<2nor*1dom> <1sE*nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Sihanouk}.
Norrkoping	0.
	syl	Norr+k*"o+ping
	pron	Swedish <1ncrt*,c$o:piG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Sweden, near the Baltic. Pop.: 119470 (1974 est.).
Norse	1.
	syl	Norse
	pron	<nc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of ancient and medieval Scandinavia or its inhabitants.
Norse	2.
	syl	Norse
	pron	<nc:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Norway.
Norse	3.a.
	syl	Norse
	pron	<nc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the N group of Germanic languages, spoken in Scandinavia; Scandinavian.
Norse	3.b.
	syl	Norse
	pron	<nc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of these languages, esp. in their ancient or medieval forms. See also {Proto-Norse, Old Norse}.
Norse	4.a.
	syl	Norse
	pron	<nc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Norwegians.
Norse	4.b.
	syl	Norse
	pron	<nc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Vikings.
Norsemen	infl
	head	Norseman
	syl	Norse+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Norseman	0.
	syl	Norse+man
	pron	<1nc:sm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Viking}.
north	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse northr, Dutch noord, Old High German nord 
north	1.
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at 0?% or 360?%, that is 90?% from east and west and 180?% from south.
north	2.
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction along a meridian towards the North Pole.
north	3.
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in which a compass needle points; magnetic north.
the north	4.
	head	north
	syl	the north.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any area lying in or towards the north.
north	5.
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, moving towards, or facing the north.
north	6.
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the wind
	def	from the north.
north	7.
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the north.
north	xref
	syl	north
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {N}
Northe	infl
	head	North
	syl	Northe.
	pos	n.
North	H1.1.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the northern area of England, generally regarded as reaching approximately the southern boundaries of Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire.
North	H1.2.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the area approximately north of Maryland and the Ohio River, esp. those states north of the Mason-Dixon line that were known as the Free States during the Civil War.
North	H1.3.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the northern part of North America, esp. the area consisting of Alaska and the Yukon; the North Country.
North	H1.4.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the north wind.
North	H1.5.a.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the northern part of a specified country, area, etc.
North	H1.5.b.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	as part of a name
	exam	1	North Africa.
Frederick	1.
	head	North
	syl	Fred:er:ick
	def	2nd Earl of Guildford, called 1732-92, English statesman; prime minister (1770-82), dominated by George III. He was held responsible for the loss of the American colonies.
North	H2.2.
	syl	North
	pron	<nc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. ??1535-??1601, English translator of Plutarch's (1579), which was the chief source of Shakespeare's Roman plays.
North Africa	0.
	syl	North Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Africa between the Mediterranean and the Sahara Desert: consists chiefly of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and N Egypt.
North African	sub
	head	North Africa
	syl	North Af+ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
Northallerton	0.
	syl	North+al+ler+ton
	pron	<nc:1T@l*tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in N England, administrative centre of North Yorkshire. Pop.: 8750 (1971).
North America	0.
	syl	North A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the third largest continent, linked with South America by the Isthmus of Panama and bordering on the Arctic Ocean, the N Pacific, the N Atlantic, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean. It consists generally of a great mountain system (the Western Cordillera) extending along the entire W coast, actively volcanic in the extreme north and south, with the Great Plains to the east and the Appalachians still further east, separated from the Canadian Shield by an arc of large lakes (Great Bear, Great Slave, Winnipeg, Superior, Michigan, Huron, Erie, Ontario); reaches its greatest height of 6194 m (20320 ft.) in Mount McKinley, Alaska, and its lowest point of 85 m (280 ft.) below sea level in Death Valley, California, and ranges from snowfields, tundra, and taiga in the north to deserts in the southwest and tropical forests in the extreme south. Pop.: 315000000 (1970 est.). Area: over 24000000 sq. km (9500000 sq. miles).
North American	sub
	head	North America
	syl	North A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj. n.
Northampton	1.
	syl	North+amp+ton
	pron	<nc:1T@mpt*n>, <nc:T1h@mp->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, administrative centre of Northamptonshire, on the River Nene: footwear and engineering industries. Pop.: 126608 (1971).
Northampton	2.
	syl	North+amp+ton
	pron	<nc:1T@mpt*n>, <nc:T1h@mp->
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Northamptonshire}.
Northamptonshire	0.
	syl	North+amp+ton+shire
	pron	<nc:1T@mpt*nSi*>, <-S*>, <nc:$T1h@mp->
	pos	n.
	def	a county of central England: agriculture, iron and steel, engineering, and footwear industries. Administrative centre: North?!ampton. Pop.: 505900 (1976 est.). Area: 2370 sq. km (915 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Northants}.
Northants	0.
	syl	Northants.
	pron	<nc:1T@nts>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Northamptonshire.
Current	alt
	head	North Atlantic Drift
	or	North Atlantic Drift
	syl	Cur+rent
	pos	n.
North Atlantic Drift	0.
	or	Current
	syl	North At+lan+tic Drift
	pos	n.
	def	the warm ocean current flowing northeast, under the influence of prevailing winds, from the Gulf of Mexico towards NW Europe and warming its climate. Also called: {Gulf Stream}.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization	0.
	syl	North At+lan+tic Trea+ty Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {NATO}.
North Borneo	0.
	syl	North Bor+ne:o
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1963) of {Sabah}.
northbound	0.
	syl	north+bound
	pron	<1nc:T2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or leading towards the north.
North Brabant	0.
	syl	North Bra+bant
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the S Netherlands: formed part of the medieval duchy of Brabant. Capital: 's Hertogenbosch. Pop.: 1879800 (1973 est.). Area: 4965 sq. km (1917 sq. miles).
north by east	0.
	syl	north by east
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass east of north, 11?% 15@'#800571 clockwise from north.
north by east	xref
	syl	north by east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
north by west	1.
	syl	north by west
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass west of north, 348?% 45@'#800572 clockwise from north.
north by west	2.
	syl	north by west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
North Cape	1.
	syl	North Cape
	pos	n.
	def	a cape on N Magero@b/y Island, in the Arctic Ocean off the N coast of Norway.
North Cape	2.
	syl	North Cape
	pos	n.
	def	a cape on N North Island, New Zealand.
North Carolina	0.
	syl	North Car:o+li+na
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southeastern U.S., on the Atlantic: consists of a coastal plain rising to the Piedmont Plateau and the Appalachian Mountains in the west. Capital: Raleigh. Pop.: 5082059 (1970). Area: 126387 sq. km (48798 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {N.C}. or (with zip code) {NC}
North Channel	0.
	syl	North Chan+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between NE Ireland and SW Scotland, linking the North Atlantic with the Irish Sea.
Viscount	infl
	head	Northcliffe
	syl	Vis:count.
	pos	n.
Northcliffe	0.
	syl	North:cliffe
	pron	<1nc:Tklif>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1865-1922, British newspaper proprietor. With his brother, 1st Viscount Rothermere, he built up a vast chain of newspapers. He founded the (1896), the (1903), and acquired (1908).
North Country	1.
	syl	North Coun+try
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	another name for {North%1} (sense 1).
North Country	2.
	syl	North Coun+try
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the geographic region formed by Alaska and the Yukon.
northcountrymen	infl
	head	northcountryman
	syl	north+coun:try+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
northcountryman	0.
	syl	north+coun:try+man
	pron	<2nc:$T1k^ntri2m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the North of England.
North Dakota	0.
	syl	North Da+ko+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: mostly undulating prairies and plains, rising from the Red River valley in the east to the Missouri plateau in the west, with the infertile Bad Lands in the extreme west. Capital: Bismarck. Pop.: 617761 (1970). Area: 183019 sq. km (70664 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {N.Dak., N.D}., or (with zip code) {ND}
northeast	1.
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of the compass or direction midway between north and east, 45?% clockwise from north.
northeast	2.
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; usually preceded by the
	def	any area lying in or towards this direction.
northeast	3.
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; sometimes cap.
	def	of or denoting the northeastern part of a specified country, area, etc..
	exam	1	northeast Lincolnshire.
northeast	4.
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	situated in, proceeding towards, or facing the northeast.
northeast	5.
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of the wind
	def	from the northeast.
northeast	6.
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the northeast.
northeast	xref
	syl	north+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {NE}
northeasternmost	sub
	head	northeast
	syl	north+1east:ern+most
	pos	adj.
Northeast	0.
	syl	North+east
	pron	<2nc:T1Est>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the northeastern part of England, esp. Northumberland and Durham.
northeast by east	1.
	syl	north+east by east
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass east of northeast, 56?% 15@'#800573 clockwise from north.
northeast by east	2.
	syl	north+east by east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
northeast by north	1.
	syl	north+east by north
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass north of northeast, 33?% 45@'#800574 clockwise from north.
northeast by north	2.
	syl	north+east by north
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
northeaster	0.
	syl	north+east:er
	pron	<2nc:T1Est*>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the northeast.
northeasterly	1.
	syl	north+east:er+ly
	pron	<2nc:T1Est*li>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, towards, or (esp. of a wind) from the northeast.
northeasterlies	infl
	head	northeasterly
	syl	north+east:er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
northeasterly	2.
	syl	north+east:er+ly
	pron	<2nc:T1Est*li>, Nautical <2nc:r1Est*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind or storm from the northeast.
North East Frontier Agency	0.
	syl	North East Fron+tier A:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1972) of {Arunachal Pradesh}.
Northeast Passage	0.
	syl	North+east Pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	a shipping route along the Arctic coasts of Europe and Asia, between the Atlantic and Pacific: first navigated by Nordenskj*"old (1878-79).
northeastward	1.
	syl	north+east:ward
	pron	<2nc:T1Estw*d>, Nautical <2nc:r1Estw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	towards or (esp. of a wind) from the northeast.
northeastward	2.
	syl	north+east:ward
	pron	<2nc:T1Estw*d>, Nautical <2nc:r1Estw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction towards or area in the northeast.
northeastwardly	sub
	head	northeastward
	syl	north+1east:ward+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
northeastward	alt
	head	northeastwards
	or	northeastwards
	syl	north+east:ward
	pos	adv.
northeastwards	0.
	or	northeastward
	syl	north+east:wards
	pron	<2nc:T1Estw*dz>, Nautical <2nc:r1Estw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the northeast.
norther	0.
	syl	north+er
	pron	<1nc:@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southern U.S.
	def	a wind or storm from the north.
northerly	1.
	syl	nor+ther+ly
	pron	<1nc:@d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in the north.
northerly	2.
	syl	nor+ther+ly
	pron	<1nc:@d*li>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	towards or in the direction of the north.
northerly	3.
	syl	nor+ther+ly
	pron	<1nc:@d*li>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	from the north.
	exam	1	a northerly wind.
northerlies	infl
	head	northerly
	syl	nor+ther+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
northerly	4.
	syl	nor+ther+ly
	pron	<1nc:@d*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind from the north.
northerliness	sub
	head	northerly
	syl	nor+ther+li+ness
	pos	n.
northern	1.
	syl	north+ern
	pron	<1nc:@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in or towards the north.
	exam	1	northern towns.
northern	2.
	syl	north+ern
	pron	<1nc:@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or proceeding towards the north.
	exam	1	a northern flow of traffic.
northern	3.
	syl	north+ern
	pron	<1nc:@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of winds
	def	proceeding from the north.
northern	4.
	syl	north+ern
	pron	<1nc:@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the north or North.
northern	5.
	syl	north+ern
	pron	<1nc:@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	north of the celestial equator.
Northern Cross	0.
	syl	North+ern Cross
	pos	n.
	def	a group of the five brightest stars that form a large cross in the constellation Cygnus.
Northern Dvina	0.
	syl	North+ern Dvi+na
	pos	n.
	def	See {Dvina}.
Northerner	0.
	syl	North+ern+er
	pron	<1nc:@d*n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the north of any specified region, esp. England or the U.S.
northern hemisphere	1.
	syl	north+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	that half of the globe lying north of the equator.
northern hemisphere	2.
	syl	north+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	usage	often caps.
	def	that half of the celestial sphere north of the celestial equator. {~} Abbrev.: {N hemisphere}.
Northern Ireland	0.
	syl	North+ern Ire+land
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the United Kingdom occupying the NE part of Ireland: separated from the rest of Ireland, which became independent in 1920, remaining part of the United Kingdom, with a separate Parliament (Stormont) and limited self-government; scene of severe conflict between Catholics and Protestants, including terrorist bombing since 1969. Capital: Belfast. Pop.: 1527593 (1971). Area: 14121 sq. km (5452 sq. miles).
northern lights	0.
	syl	north+ern lights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {aurora borealis}.
northernmost	0.
	syl	north+ern+most
	pron	<1nc:@d*n2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or occurring farthest north.
Northern Rhodesia	0.
	syl	North+ern Rho+de:sia
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1964) of {Zambia}.
Northern Sotho	0.
	syl	North+ern So+tho
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Pedi} (the language).
Northern Territories	0.
	syl	North+ern Ter+ri+to:ries
	pos	n.
	def	a former British protectorate in W Africa, established in 1897; attached to the Gold Coast in 1901; now constitutes the Northern Region of Ghana (since 1957).
Northern Territory	0.
	syl	North+ern Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of N central Australia, on the Timor and Arafura Seas: includes Ashmore and Cartier Islands; the Arunta Desert lies in the east, the Macdonnell Ranges in the south, and Arnhem Land in the north (containing Australia's largest Aboriginal reservation). Capital: Darwin. Pop.: 97100 (1976). Area: 1347525 sq. km (520280 sq. miles).
North Germanic	0.
	syl	North Ger+man+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a subbranch of the Germanic languages that consists of Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Icelandic, and their associated dialects. See also {Old Norse}.
North Holland	0.
	syl	North Hol+land
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the NW Netherlands, on the peninsula between the North Sea and IJsselmeer: includes the West Frisian Island of Texel. Capital: Haarlem. Pop.: 2283400 (1973 est.). Area: 2663 sq. km (1029 sq. miles). Dutch name: {Noordholland}.
northing	1.
	syl	north+ing
	pron	<1nc:TiG>, <-@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	movement or distance covered in a northerly direction, esp. as expressed in the resulting difference in latitude.
northing	2.
	syl	north+ing
	pron	<1nc:TiG>, <-@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a north or positive declination.
northing	3.a.
	syl	north+ing
	pron	<1nc:TiG>, <-@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance northwards of a point from a given parallel indicated by the second half of a map grid reference.
northing	3.b.
	syl	north+ing
	pron	<1nc:TiG>, <-@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	a latitudinal grid line. Compare { {easting} (sense 2)}.
North Island	0.
	syl	North Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the northernmost of the two main islands of New Zealand. Pop.: 2050208 (1971). Area: 114729 sq. km (44297 sq. miles).
North Korea	0.
	syl	North Ko+re:a
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE Asia, on the Sea of Japan and the Yellow Sea: established in 1948 as a people's republic; mostly rugged and mountainous, with fertile lowlands in the west. Language: Korean. Currency: won. Capital: Pyongyang. Pop.: 15852000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 122313 sq. km (47225 sq. miles). Official name: {Democratic People's Republic of Korea}.
North Korean	sub
	head	North Korea
	syl	North Ko+re:an
	pos	adj. n.
Northland	1.
	syl	North+land
	pron	<1nc:Tl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the peninsula containing Norway and Sweden.
Northland	2.
	syl	North+land
	pron	<1nc:Tl*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	the far north.
Northlander	sub
	head	Northland
	syl	North+land+er
	pos	n.
Northmen	infl
	head	Northman
	syl	North+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Northman	0.
	syl	North+man
	pron	<1nc:Tm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Viking}.
north-northeast	1.
	syl	north-north:east
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between north and northeast, 22?% 30@'#800575 clockwise from north.
north-northeast	2.
	syl	north-north:east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
north-northeast	xref
	syl	north-north:east
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {NNE}
north-northwest	1.
	syl	north-north:west
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between northwest and north, 337?% 30@'#800576 clockwise from north.
north-northwest	2.
	syl	north-north:west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
north-northwest	xref
	syl	north-north:west
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {NNW}
North Ossetian Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	North Os+se:tian Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<*1sES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the N slopes of the central Caucasus Mountains. Capital: Ordzhonikidze. Pop.: 552581 (1970). Area: about 8000 sq. km (3088 sq. miles).
North Pole	1.
	syl	North Pole
	pos	n.
	def	the northernmost point on the earth's axis, at a latitude of 90?%N, characterized by very low temperatures.
North Pole	2.
	syl	North Pole
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {north celestial pole}. the point of intersection of the earth's extended axis and the northern half of the celestial sphere, lying about 1?% from Polaris.
North Rhine-Westphalia	0.
	syl	North Rhine-West:pha+li:a
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W West Germany: formed in 1946 by the amalgamation of the Prussian province of Westphalia with the N part of the Prussian Rhine province and later with the state of Lippe; highly industrialized. Capital: D*"usseldorf. Pop.: 16914118 (1970). Area: 34039 sq. km (13142 sq. miles). German name: {Nordrhein-Westfalen}.
North Riding	0.
	syl	North Rid+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	an administrative division of Yorkshire, now constituting most of North Yorkshire.
North Saskatchewan	0.
	syl	North Sas+katch+e:wan
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, rising in W Alberta and flowing northeast, east, and southeast to join the South Saskatchewan River and form the Saskatchewan River. Length: 1223 km (760 miles).
North Sea	0.
	syl	North Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Atlantic between Great Britain and the N European mainland. Area: about 569800 sq. km (220000 sq. miles). Former name: {German Ocean}.
North-Sea gas	0.
	syl	North-Sea gas
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	natural gas obtained from deposits below the North Sea.
Northe	infl
	head	North Star
	syl	Northe.
	pos	n.
North Star	0.
	syl	North Star
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Polaris} (sense 1)}.
Northld	alt
	head	Northumb
	or	Northumb
	syl	Northld.
Northumb	0.
	or	Northld
	syl	Northumb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Northumberland.
Northumberland	0.
	syl	North+um+ber+land
	pron	<nc:1T^mb*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the northernmost county of England, on the North Sea: hilly in the north (the Cheviots) and west (the Pennines), with many Roman remains, notably Hadrian's Wall; shipbuilding, coal-mining. Administrative centre: Newcastle. Pop.: 287300 (1976 est.). Area: 4975 sq. km (1943 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Northumb}.
Northumbria	1.
	syl	North+um+bri:a
	pron	<nc:1T^mbri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon Britain
	def	a region that stretched from the Humber to the Firth of Forth: formed in the 7th century #7a.d., it became an important intellectual centre; a separate kingdom until 876 #7a.d.
Northumbria	2.
	syl	North+um+bri:a
	pron	<nc:1T^mbri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Northumberland}.
Northumbrian	1.
	syl	North+um+bri:an
	pron	<nc:1T^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the English county of Northumberland, its inhabitants, or their dialect of English.
Northumbrian	2.
	syl	North+um+bri:an
	pron	<nc:1T^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Northumbria, its inhabitants, or their dialect.
Northumbrian	3.a.
	syl	North+um+bri:an
	pron	<nc:1T^mbri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Old and Middle English spoken north of the River Humber. See also {Anglian, Mercian}.
Northumbrian	3.b.
	syl	North+um+bri:an
	pron	<nc:1T^mbri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Modern English spoken in Northumberland.
North Vietnam	0.
	syl	North Vi+et+nam
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Vietnam, on the Gulf of Tonkin: an independent Communist state from 1954 until 1976. Area: 164061 sq. km (63344 sq. miles).
northward	1.
	syl	north+ward
	pron	<1nc:Tw*d>, Nautical <1nc:@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving, facing, or situated towards the north.
northward	2.
	syl	north+ward
	pron	<1nc:Tw*d>, Nautical <1nc:@d*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the northward part, direction, etc.; the north.
northward	3.
	syl	north+ward
	pron	<1nc:Tw*d>, Nautical <1nc:@d*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {northwards}.
northwardly	sub
	head	northward
	syl	north+ward+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
northward	alt
	head	northwards
	or	northwards
	syl	north+ward
	pos	adv.
northwards	0.
	or	northward
	syl	north+wards
	pron	<1nc:Tw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the north.
northwest	1.
	syl	north+west
	pron	<2nc:T1west>, Nautical <2nc:1west>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of the compass or direction midway between north and west, clockwise 315?% from north.
northwest	2.
	syl	north+west
	pron	<2nc:T1west>, Nautical <2nc:1west>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; usually preceded by the
	def	any area lying in or towards this direction.
northwest	3.
	syl	north+west
	pron	<2nc:T1west>, Nautical <2nc:1west>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; sometimes cap.
	def	of or denoting the northwestern part of a specified country, area, etc..
	exam	1	northwest Greenland.
northwest	4.
	syl	north+west
	pron	<2nc:T1west>, Nautical <2nc:1west>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the northwest. {~} Abbrev.: {NW}
northwesternmost	sub
	head	northwest
	syl	north+1west:ern+most
	pos	adj.
Northwest	1.
	syl	North+west
	pron	<2nc:T1west>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the northwestern part of England, esp. Lancashire and the Lake District.
Northwest	2.
	syl	North+west
	pron	<2nc:T1west>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the northwestern part of the U.S., consisting of the states of Washington, Oregon, and sometimes Idaho.
northwest by north	1.
	syl	north+west by north
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass north of northwest, 326?% 15@'#800577 clockwise from north.
northwest by north	2.
	syl	north+west by north
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
northwest by west	1.
	syl	north+west by west
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass south of northwest, 303?% 45@'#800578 clockwise from north.
northwest by west	2.
	syl	north+west by west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
northwester	0.
	syl	north+west:er
	pron	<2nc:T1west*>, Nautical <2nc:1west*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the northwest.
northwesterly	1.
	syl	north+west:er+ly
	pron	<2nc:T1west*li>, Nautical <2nc:1west*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, towards, or (esp. of a wind) from the northwest.
northwesterlies	infl
	head	northwesterly
	syl	north+west:er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
northwesterly	2.
	syl	north+west:er+ly
	pron	<2nc:T1west*li>, Nautical <2nc:1west*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind or storm from the northwest.
North-West Frontier	0.
	syl	North-West Fron+tier
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of N Pakistan between Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir: part of British India from 1901 until 1947; of strategic importance, esp. for the Khyber Pass.
Northwest Passage	0.
	syl	North+west Pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	the passage by sea from the Atlantic to the Pacific along the N coast of America: attempted for over 300 years by Europeans seeking a short route to the Far East, before being successfully navigated by Amundsen (1903-06).
Northwest Territories	0.
	syl	North+west Ter+ri+to:ries
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Canada north of the provinces and east of the Yukon Territory, including the islands of the Arctic, Hudson Bay, James Bay, and Ungava Bay; comprises over a third of Canada's total area; rich mineral resources; divided into the three districts of Franklin, Keewatin, and Mackenzie. Pop.: 42609 (1976). Area: 3246404 sq. km (1253438 sq. miles).
Northwest Territory	0.
	syl	North+west Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	See {Old Northwest}.
northwestward	1.
	syl	north+west:ward
	pron	<2nc:T1westw*d>, Nautical <2nc:1westw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	towards or (esp. of a wind) from the northwest.
northwestward	2.
	syl	north+west:ward
	pron	<2nc:T1westw*d>, Nautical <2nc:1westw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction towards or area in the northwest.
northwestwardly	sub
	head	northwestward
	syl	north+1west:ward+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
northwestward	alt
	head	northwestwards
	or	northwestwards
	syl	north+west:ward
	pos	adv.
northwestwards	0.
	or	northwestward
	syl	north+west:wards
	pron	<2nc:T1westw*dz>, Nautical <2nc:1westw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or (esp. of a wind) from the northwest.
Northwich	0.
	syl	North+wich
	pron	<1nc:TwiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Cheshire: salt and chemical industries. Pop.: 18109 (1971).
North Yorkshire	0.
	syl	North York+shire
	pos	n.
	def	a county in N England, formed in 1974 from most of the North Riding of Yorkshire and parts of the East and West Ridings. Administrative centre: Northallerton. Pop.: 653000 (1976 est.). Area: 8321 sq. km (3213 sq. miles).
Norw	1.
	syl	Norw.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norway.
Norw	2.
	syl	Norw.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Norwegian.
Norway	0.
	syl	Nor+way
	pron	<1nc:2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in NW Europe, occupying the W part of the Scandinavian peninsula: first united in the Viking age (800-1050); under the rule of Denmark (1523-1814) and Sweden (1814-1905); became an independent monarchy in 1905. Its coastline is deeply indented by fjords and fringed with islands, rising inland to plateaus and mountains. Norway has a large fishing fleet and its merchant navy is among the world's largest. Language: Norwegian. Religion: mostly Lutheran. Currency: krone. Capital: Oslo. Pop.: 3985000 (1974 est.). Area: 324218 sq. km (125181 sq. miles). Norwegian name: {Norge}.
Norway lobster	0.
	syl	Nor+way lob+ster
	pos	n.
	def	a European lobster, fished for food.
Norway maple	0.
	syl	Nor+way ma+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a large Eurasian maple tree, with broad five-lobed pale green leaves.
Norway rat	0.
	syl	Nor+way rat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brown rat}.
Norway spruce	0.
	syl	Nor+way spruce
	pos	n.
	def	a European spruce tree, planted for timber and ornament, having drooping branches and dark green needle-like leaves.
Norwegian	1.
	syl	Nor+we+gian
	pron	<nc:1wEJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Norway, its language, or its people.
Norwegian	2.
	syl	Nor+we+gian
	pron	<nc:1wEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the various North Germanic languages of Norway. See also {Nynorsk, Bokmal}. Compare {Norse}.
Norwegian	3.
	syl	Nor+we+gian
	pron	<nc:1wEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhab?!itant of Norway.
Norwegian Sea	0.
	syl	Nor+we+gian Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Arctic Ocean between Greenland and Norway.
nor'wester	1.
	syl	nor'+west+er
	pron	<2nc:1west*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {sou'wester}.
nor'wester	2.
	syl	nor'+west+er
	pron	<2nc:1west*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink of strong liquor.
Norwich	0.
	syl	Nor+wich
	pron	<1noriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E England, administrative centre of Norfolk: cathedral (founded 1096); University of East Anglia (1963); footwear industry. Pop.: 121688 (1971).
nos	alt
	head	Nos
	or	Nos
	syl	nos.
Nos	0.
	or	nos
	syl	Nos.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	numbers.
nose	ety	Old English nosu; related to Old Frisian nose, Norwegian nosa to smell and nus smell
nose	1.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract, consisting of a prominent structure divided into two hair-lined air passages by a median septum.
nose	2.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of smell itself: in hounds and other animals, the ability to follow trails by scent (esp. in the phrases {a good nose, a bad nose) }.
nose	3.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	instinctive skill or facility, esp. in discovering things (sometimes in the phrase {follow one's nose) }.
	exam	1	he had a nose for good news stories.
nose	4.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any part regarded as resembling a nose in form or function, such as a nozzle or spout.
nose	5.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the forward part of a vehicle, aircraft, etc., esp. the front end of an aircraft.
nose	6.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	narrow margin of victory (in the phrase ({win) by a nose) }.
cut off one's nose to spite one's face	7.
	head	nose
	syl	cut off one's nose to spite one's face.
	def	to carry out a vengeful action that hurts oneself more than another.
keep one's nose clean	8.
	head	nose
	syl	keep one's nose clean.
	def	to stay out of trouble; behave properly.
keep one's nose to the grindstone	9.
	head	nose
	syl	keep one's nose to the grindstone.
	def	to work hard and continuously.
lead by the nose	10.
	head	nose
	syl	lead by the nose.
	def	to control; dominate.
look down one's nose at	11.
	head	nose
	syl	look down one's nose at.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be contemptuous or disdainful of.
pay through the nose	12.
	head	nose
	syl	pay through the nose.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pay an exorbitant price.
nose	13.a.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in horse-race betting
	def	to win only.
	exam	1	I bet twenty pounds on the nose on that horse.
nose	13.b.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	precisely; exactly.
nose	13.c.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	bad or bad-smelling.
nose	14.a.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	directly in front of one.
nose	14.b.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	unknown to one.
with one's nose in the air	15.
	head	nose
	syl	with one's nose in the air.
	def	haughtily.
nostick	infl
	head	nose
	syl	nostick
put someone's nose out of joint	17.
	head	nose
	syl	put someone's nose out of joint.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to thwart or offend someone.
rub someone's nose in it	18.
	head	nose
	syl	rub someone's nose in it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to remind someone unkindly of a shortcoming.
nose	19.a.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	to be short-sighted; suffer from myopia.
nose	19.b.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	to lack insight or foresight.
turn up one's nose (at) 	20.
	head	nose
	syl	turn up one's nose (at) .
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave disdainfully (towards). {~}
nose	21.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of horses, dogs, etc.
	def	to rub, touch, or sniff with the nose; nuzzle.
nose	22.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	to smell or sniff.
nose	23.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by after or for
	def	to search (for) by or as if by scent.
nose	24.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	to move or cause to move forwards slowly and carefully.
	exam	1	the car nosed along the clifftop;
	exam	2	we nosed the car into the garage.
nose	25.
	syl	nose
	pron	<n*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by into, around, about, etc.
	def	to pry or snoop (into) or meddle (in).
noseless	sub
	head	nose
	syl	nose+less
	pos	adj.
noselike	sub
	head	nose
	syl	nose+2like
	pos	adj.
nosebag	0.
	syl	nose+bag
	pron	<1n*uz2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a bag, fastened around the head of a horse and covering the nose, in which feed is placed.
noseband	0.
	syl	nose+band
	pron	<1n*uz2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the detachable part of a horse's bridle that goes around the nose. Also called: {nosepiece}.
nosebanded	sub
	head	noseband
	syl	nose+2band:ed
	pos	adj.
nosebleed	0.
	syl	nose+bleed
	pron	<1n*uz2blEd>
	pos	n.
	def	bleeding from the nose as the result of injury, etc. Technical name: {epistaxis}.
nose cone	0.
	syl	nose cone
	pos	n.
	def	the conical forward section of a missile, spacecraft, etc., designed to withstand high temperatures, esp. during re-entry into the earth's atmosphere.
nose dive	1.
	syl	nose dive
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden plunge with the nose or front point?!ing downwards, esp. of an aircraft.
nose dive	2.
	syl	nose dive
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sudden drop or sharp decline.
	exam	1	prices took a nose dive.
nose-dive	infl
	head	nose dive
	syl	nose-dive.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
nose dive	3.
	syl	nose dive
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform or cause to perform a nose dive.
nose dive	4.
	syl	nose dive
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drop suddenly.
nose flute	0.
	syl	nose flute
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the South Sea Islands
	def	a type of flute blown through the nose.
nosegay	ety	C15: from #7nose+gay (in the archaic sense: toy)
nosegay	0.
	syl	nose+gay
	pron	<1n*uz2gA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bunch of flowers; posy.
nose out	1.
	syl	nose out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover by smelling.
nose out	2.
	syl	nose out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover by cunning or persistence.
	exam	1	the reporter managed to nose out a few facts.
nose out	3.
	syl	nose out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to beat by a narrow margin.
	exam	1	he was nosed out of first place by the champion.
nosepiece	1.
	syl	nose+piece
	pron	<1n*uz2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour, esp. part of a helmet, that serves to protect the nose.
nosepiece	2.
	syl	nose+piece
	pron	<1n*uz2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the connecting part of a pair of spectacles that rests on the nose; bridge.
nosepiece	3.
	syl	nose+piece
	pron	<1n*uz2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a microscope to which one or more objective lenses are attached.
nosepiece	4.
	syl	nose+piece
	pron	<1n*uz2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {noseband}.
nose rag	0.
	syl	nose rag
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a handkerchief.
nose ring	0.
	syl	nose ring
	pos	n.
	def	a ring fixed through the nose, as for leading a bull.
nose wheel	0.
	syl	nose wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel fitted to the forward end of a vehicle, esp. the landing wheel under the nose of an aircraft.
nosey	0.
	syl	nos+ey
	pron	<1n*uzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {nosy}.
nosh	ety	C20: from Yiddish; compare German naschen to nibble
nosh	1.
	syl	nosh
	pron	<noS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	food or a meal.
nosh	2.
	syl	nosh
	pron	<noS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to eat.
nosher	sub
	head	nosh
	syl	nosh+er
	pos	n.
nosh-up	0.
	syl	nosh-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a large and satisfying meal.
no-side	0.
	syl	no-side
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the end of a match, signalled by the referee's whistle.
nosing	1.
	syl	nos+ing
	pron	<1n*uziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of a step or stair tread that projects beyond the riser.
nosing	2.
	syl	nos+ing
	pron	<1n*uziG>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting edge of a moulding, esp. one that is half-round.
noso-	ety	from Greek nosos 
nosography	0.
	syl	no+sog+ra+phy
	pron	<no1sogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a written classification and description of various diseases.
nosographer	sub
	head	nosography
	syl	no+1sog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
nosographic	sub
	head	nosography
	syl	no+so+graph+ic
	pron	<2nos*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
nosology	0.
	syl	no+sol+o:gy
	pron	<no1sol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the classification of diseases.
nosological	sub
	head	nosology
	syl	nos:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nos*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
nosologically	sub
	head	nosology
	syl	nos:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nosologist	sub
	head	nosology
	syl	no+1sol:o+gist
	pos	n.
nostalgia	ety	C18: New Latin (translation of German Heimweh homesickness), from Greek nostos return home+-#7algia 
nostalgia	1.
	syl	nos+tal+gia
	pron	<no1st@lJ*>, <-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	a yearning for the return of past circumstances, events, etc.
nostalgia	2.
	syl	nos+tal+gia
	pron	<no1st@lJ*>, <-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	the evocation of this emotion, as in a book, film, etc.
nostalgia	3.
	syl	nos+tal+gia
	pron	<no1st@lJ*>, <-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	longing for home or family; homesickness.
nostalgic	sub
	head	nostalgia
	syl	nos+1tal+gic
	pos	adj.
nostalgically	sub
	head	nostalgia
	syl	nos+1tal+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nostoc	ety	C17: New Latin, coined by Paracelsus
nostoc	0.
	syl	nos+toc
	pron	<1nostok>
	pos	n.
	def	any blue-green alga of the genus occurring in moist places as rounded colonies consisting of coiled filaments in a gelatinous substance.
nostology	ety	C20: from Greek nostos a return home (with reference to ageing or second childhood)+-#7logy 
nostology	0.
	syl	nos+tol+o:gy
	pron	<no1stol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another word for {gerontology}.
nostologic	sub
	head	nostology
	syl	nos+to+log+ic
	pron	<2nost*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
Nostradamus	0.
	syl	Nos:tra:da:mus
	pron	<2nostr*1da:m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	latinized name of 1503-66, French physician and astrologer; author of a book of prophecies in rhymed quatrains, (1555).
nostril	ety	Old English nosthyrl, from nosu #7nose+ thyrel hole
nostril	0.
	syl	nos+tril
	pron	<1nostril>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two external openings of the nose.
nostrum	ety	C17: from Latin: our own (make), from noster our
nostrum	1.
	syl	nos+trum
	pron	<1nostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a patent or quack medicine.
nostrum	2.
	syl	nos+trum
	pron	<1nostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a favourite remedy, as for political or social problems.
nosey	alt
	head	nosy
	or	nosy
	syl	nos+ey
	pron	<1n*uzi>
	pos	adj.
nosier	infl
	head	nosy
	syl	nos:i+er
	pos	adj.
nosiest	infl
	head	nosy
	syl	nos:i+est.
	pos	adj.
nosy	0.
	or	nosey
	syl	nos:y
	pron	<1n*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	prying or inquisitive.
nosily	sub
	head	nosy
	syl	nos:i+ly
	pos	adv.
nosiness	sub
	head	nosy
	syl	nos:i+ness
	pos	n.
nosy parker	ety	C20: apparently arbitrary use of surname Parker 
nosy parker	0.
	syl	nos:y par+ker
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a prying person.
not	ety	C14 not, variant of nought nothing, from Old English n*_awiht, from n*_a no + wiht creature, thing. See #7naught, nought 
not	1.a.
	syl	not
	pron	<not>
	pos	adv.
	def	used to negate the sentence, phrase, or word that it modifies.
	exam	1	I will not stand for it.
not	1.b.
	syl	not
	pron	<not>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	they cannot go.
not that	2.
	head	not
	syl	not that.
	pos	conj.
	def	Also (archaic): {not but what}. which is not to say or suppose that.
	exam	1	I expect to lose the game&-not that I mind.
not	3.
	syl	not
	pron	<not>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	used to indicate denial, negation, or refusal.
	exam	1	certainly not.
not-	0.
	syl	not-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {noto-} before a vowel.
nota bene	0.
	syl	no:ta be:ne
	pron	Latin. <1n*ut*> <1bEni>
	pos	n.
	def	note well; take note. Abbrevs.: {NB, N.B., nb, n.b}.
notabilities	infl
	head	notability
	syl	no+ta:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
notability	1.
	syl	no+ta:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2n*ut*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being notable.
notability	2.
	syl	no+ta:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2n*ut*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguished person; notable.
notable	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin not*_abilis, from not*_are to #7note 
notable	1.
	syl	no+ta:ble
	pron	<1n*ut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of being noted or remembered; remarkable; distinguished.
notable	2.
	syl	no+ta:ble
	pron	<1n*ut*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a notable person.
notableness	sub
	head	notable
	syl	no+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
notably	sub
	head	notable
	syl	no+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
notarise	alt
	head	notarize
	or	notarize
	syl	no+ta+rise
	pron	<1n*ut*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
notarize	0.
	or	notarise
	syl	no+ta+rize
	pron	<1n*ut*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attest to or authenticate (a document, contract, etc.), as a notary.
notary	ety	C14: from Latin not*_arius clerk, from nota a mark, note &- no+tar+i@.al (n$$$u#!t$e$$r$I$$l) adj. &- no+#!tar@.i+al+ly adv.
notaries	infl
	head	notary
	syl	no+ta+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
notary	1.
	syl	no+ta+ry
	pron	<1n*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a notary public.
notary	2.
	syl	no+ta+ry
	pron	<1n*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a clerk licensed to prepare legal documents.
notary	3.
	syl	no+ta+ry
	pron	<1n*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a clerk or secretary.
notaryship	sub
	head	notary
	syl	no+ta+ry+2ship
	pos	n.
notaries public	infl
	head	notary public
	syl	no+ta+ries pub+lic.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
notary public	0.
	syl	no+ta+ry pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a public official, usually a solicitor, who is legally authorized to administer oaths, attest and certify certain documents, etc.
notate	ety	C20: back formation from #7notation 
notate	0.
	syl	no+tate
	pron	<n*u1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write (esp. music) in notation.
notation	ety	C16: from Latin not*_ati*_o a marking, from not*_are to #7note 
notation	1.
	syl	no+ta+tion
	pron	<n*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any series of signs or symbols used to represent quantities or elements in a specialized system, such as music or mathematics.
notation	2.
	syl	no+ta+tion
	pron	<n*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of notating.
notation	3.a.
	syl	no+ta+tion
	pron	<n*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of noting down.
notation	3.b.
	syl	no+ta+tion
	pron	<n*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a note or record.
notational	sub
	head	notation
	syl	no+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
notch	ety	C16: from incorrect division of an otch (as a notch) , from Old French oche notch, from Latin obsec*_are to cut off, from sec*_are to cut &- #!notch@.y adj.
notch	1.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	def	a V-shaped cut or indentation; nick.
notch	2.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut or nick made in a tally stick or similar object.
notch	3.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a narrow pass or gorge.
notch	4.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a step or level (esp. in the phrase {a notch above) . ~}
notch	5.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	def	to cut or make a notch.
notch	6.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	def	to record with or as if with a notch.
notch	7.
	syl	notch
	pron	<noC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to score or achieve.
	exam	1	the team notched up its fourth win.
NOT circuit	ety	C20: so named because the action per?!formed on electrical signals is similar to the operation of not in logical constructions
gate	alt
	head	NOT circuit
	or	NOT circuit
	syl	gate
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
NOT circuit	0.
	or	gate
	syl	NOT cir+cuit
	pron	<not>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a logic circuit that has a high-voltage output signal if the input signal is low, and vice versa: used extensively in computers. Also called: {inverter, negator}.
note	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin nota sign, indication &- #!note+less adj.
note	1.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief summary or record in writing, esp. a jotting for future reference.
note	2.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief letter, usually of an informal nature.
note	3.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal written communication, esp. from one government to another.
note	4.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a short written statement giving any kind of information.
note	5.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a critical comment, explanatory statement, or reference in the text of a book, often preceded by a number.
note	6.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bank note}.
note	7.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic element or atmosphere.
	exam	1	a note of sarcasm.
note	8.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive vocal sound, as of a species of bird or animal.
	exam	1	the note of the nightingale.
note	9.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of graphic signs representing a musical sound whose pitch is indicated by position on the stave and whose duration is indicated by the sign's shape, etc.
note	10.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {tone}. a musical sound of definite fundamental frequency or pitch.
note	11.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a key on a piano, organ, etc.
note	12.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound, as from a musical instrument, used as a signal or warning.
	exam	1	the note to retreat was sound?!ed.
note	13.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {promissory note}.
note	14.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a tune or melody.
note	15.a.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	distinguished or famous.
	exam	1	an athlete of note.
note	15.b.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	worth noticing or paying attention to; important.
	exam	1	nothing of note.
take note	17.
	head	note
	syl	take note.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to observe carefully; pay close attention (to).
note	18.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to notice; perceive.
	exam	1	he noted that there was a man in the shadows.
note	19.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to pay close attention to; observe.
	exam	1	they noted every movement.
note	20.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make a written note or memorandum of.
	exam	1	she noted the date in her diary.
note	21.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make particular mention of; remark upon.
	exam	1	I note that you do not wear shoes.
note	22.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to write down (music, a melody, etc.) in notes.
note	23.
	syl	note
	pron	<n*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	a less common word for {annotate}.
notebook	1.
	syl	note+book
	pron	<1n*ut2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book for recording notes or memoranda.
notebook	2.
	syl	note+book
	pron	<1n*ut2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book for registering promissory notes.
notecase	0.
	syl	note+case
	pron	<1n*ut2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {wallet}.
noted	1.
	syl	not+ed
	pron	<1n*utid>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinguished; celebrated; famous.
noted	2.
	syl	not+ed
	pron	<1n*utid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of special note or significance; noticeable.
	exam	1	a noted increase in the crime rate.
notedly	sub
	head	noted
	syl	not+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
notelet	0.
	syl	note+let
	pron	<1n*utlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a folded card with a printed design on the front, for writing a short informal letter.
note of hand	0.
	syl	note of hand
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {promissory note}.
notepaper	0.
	syl	note+pa:per
	pron	<1n*ut2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	paper for writing letters; writing paper.
note row	0.
	syl	note row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another name for {tone row}.
notes	1.
	syl	notes
	pron	<n*uts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short descriptive or summarized jottings taken down for future reference.
notes	2.
	syl	notes
	pron	<n*uts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a record of impressions, reflections, etc., esp. as a literary form.
notes in'egales	ety	literally: unequal notes
notes in'egales	1.
	syl	notes in+*'e:gales
	pron	French. <nct> <inA1gal>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in French baroque music, etc.
	def	notes written down evenly but executed as if they were divided into pairs of long and short notes.
notes in'egales	2.
	syl	notes in+*'e:gales
	pron	French. <nct> <inA1gal>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the style of playing in this manner.
note value	0.
	syl	note val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {time value}.
noteworthy	0.
	syl	note+wor:thy
	pron	<1n*ut2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of notice; notable.
noteworthily	sub
	head	noteworthy
	syl	note+2wor:thi+ly
	pos	adv.
noteworthiness	sub
	head	noteworthy
	syl	note+2wor:thi+ness
	pos	n.
nothing	ety	Old English n*_athing, n*_an thing, from n*_an #7none %1#7+thing #e Usage. Nothing always takes a singular verb in careful usage, although a plural verb is often heard in informal speech in sentences such as nothing but books were on the shelf.
nothing	1.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	usage	indefinite
	def	no thing; not anything, as of an implied or specified class of things.
	exam	1	I can give you nothing.
nothing	2.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	no part or share.
	exam	1	to have nothing to do with this crime.
nothing	3.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	a matter of no importance or significance.
	exam	1	it doesn't matter, it's nothing.
nothing	4.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	indicating the absence of anything perceptible; nothingness.
nothing	5.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	indicating the absence of meaning, value, worth, etc..
	exam	1	to amount to nothing.
nothing	6.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	zero quantity; nought.
nothing	7.a.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	not to concern or be significant to (someone).
nothing	7.b.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	to be not nearly as good, etc., as.
nothave	8.
	head	nothing
	or	be nothing to do with
	syl	nothave
	def	to have no connection with.
nothing	9.a.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	to have no engagements to keep.
nothing	9.b.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	to compare unfavourably with.
nothing	9.c.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	to be undressed or naked.
in nothing flat	10.
	head	nothing
	syl	in nothing flat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in almost no time; very quickly or soon.
nothing but	11.
	head	nothing
	syl	nothing but.
	def	no more than; only.
nothing doing	12.
	head	nothing
	syl	nothing doing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression of dismissal, disapproval, lack of compliance with a request, etc.
nothing if not	13.
	head	nothing
	syl	nothing if not.
	def	at the very least; certainly.
nothing less than	14.
	head	nothing
	or	nothing short of
	syl	nothing less than
	def	downright; truly.
(there's) nothing for it	15.
	head	nothing
	syl	(there's) nothing for it.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an expression of resignation to some course of action.
there's nothing like	16.
	head	nothing
	syl	there's nothing like.
	def	a general expression of praise.
	exam	1	there's nothing like a good cup of tea.
there's nothing to it	17.
	head	nothing
	syl	there's nothing to it.
	def	it is very simple, easy, etc.
nothing	18.a.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	to regard as simple or easy.
nothing	18.b.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	to have a very low opinion of.
to say nothing of	19.
	head	nothing
	syl	to say nothing of.
	def	not to mention.
stop at nothing	20.
	head	nothing
	syl	stop at nothing.
	def	to do anything; be ruthless.
nothing	21.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	adv.
	def	in no way; not at all.
	exam	1	he looked nothing like his brother.
nothing	22.
	syl	noth+ing
	pron	<1n^TiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing of no importance or signifi?!cance.
sweet nothings	23.
	head	nothing
	syl	sweet nothings.
	def	words of endearment or affection.
nothingness	1.
	syl	noth+ing+ness
	pron	<1n^TiGnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being nothing; nonexistence.
nothingness	2.
	syl	noth+ing+ness
	pron	<1n^TiGnis>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of consciousness or life.
nothingness	3.
	syl	noth+ing+ness
	pron	<1n^TiGnis>
	pos	n.
	def	complete insignificance or worthlessness.
nothingness	4.
	syl	noth+ing+ness
	pron	<1n^TiGnis>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is worthless or insignificant.
notice	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin notitia fame, from n*_otus known, celebrated
notice	1.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of perceiving; observation; attention.
	exam	1	to escape notice.
take notice	2.
	head	notice
	syl	take notice.
	def	to pay attention; attend.
take no notice of	3.
	head	notice
	syl	take no notice of.
	def	to ignore or disregard.
notice	4.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	information about a future event; warning; announcement.
notice	5.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	a displayed placard or announcement giving information.
notice	6.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	advance notification of intention to end an arrangement, contract, etc., as of renting or employment (esp. in the phrase {give notice) }.
notwo hours'	infl
	head	notice
	syl	no+two hours'
notice	8.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	dismissal from employment.
notice	9.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	favourable, interested, or polite attention.
	exam	1	she was beneath his notice.
notice	10.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical or literary review.
	exam	1	the play received very good notices.
notice	11.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become conscious; aware of; perceive; note.
notice	12.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to point out or remark upon.
notice	13.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay polite or interested attention to.
notice	14.
	syl	no+tice
	pron	<1n*utis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recognize or acknowledge (an acquaintance, etc.).
noticeable	0.
	syl	no+tice+a:ble
	pron	<1n*utis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily seen or detected; perceptible.
	exam	1	the stain wasn't noticeable.
noticeability	sub
	head	noticeable
	syl	no+tice+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
noticeably	sub
	head	noticeable
	syl	no+tice+a:bly
	pos	adv.
notice board	0.
	syl	no+tice board
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a board on which notices, advertisements, bulletins, etc., are displayed. U.S. name: {bulletin board}.
notifiable	0.
	syl	no+ti+fi+a:ble
	pron	<1n*uti2fI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting certain infectious diseases, such as smallpox and tuberculosis, outbreaks of which must be reported to the public health authorities.
notification	1.
	syl	no+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2n*utifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of notifying.
notification	2.
	syl	no+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2n*utifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal announcement.
notification	3.
	syl	no+ti+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2n*utifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that notifies; a notice.
notify	ety	C14: from Old French notifier, from Latin notific*_are to make known, from n*_otus known+ facere to make
notifies	infl
	head	notify
	syl	no+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
notifying	infl
	head	notify
	syl	no+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
notified	infl
	head	notify
	syl	no+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
notify	1.
	syl	no+ti+fy
	pron	<1n*uti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inform of; tell.
notify	2.
	syl	no+ti+fy
	pron	<1n*uti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to draw attention to; make known; announce.
notifier	sub
	head	notify
	syl	no+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
no-tillage	0.
	syl	no-till:age
	pos	n.
	def	a system of farming in which planting is done in a narrow trench, without tillage, and weeds are controlled with herbicide.
notion	ety	C16: from Latin n*_oti*_o a becoming acquainted (with), examination (of), from noscere to know
notion	1.
	syl	no+tion
	pron	<1n*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vague idea; impression.
notion	2.
	syl	no+tion
	pron	<1n*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea, concept, or opinion.
notion	3.
	syl	no+tion
	pron	<1n*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inclination or whim.
notional	1.
	syl	no+tion+al
	pron	<1n*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, expressing, or consist?!ing of notions or ideas.
notional	2.
	syl	no+tion+al
	pron	<1n*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a notion or concept, esp. in being speculative or imaginary; abstract.
notional	3.a.
	syl	no+tion+al
	pron	<1n*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	having lexical meaning.
notional	3.b.
	syl	no+tion+al
	pron	<1n*uS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {semantic}.
notionally	sub
	head	notional
	syl	no+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
notions	0.
	syl	no+tions
	pron	<1n*uS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	pins, cotton, ribbon, and similar wares used for sewing, etc.; haberdashery.
notitia	ety	C18: Latin, literally: knowledge, from notus known
notitia	0.
	syl	no+tit:i:a
	pron	<n*u1tiSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a register or list, esp. of ecclesiastical districts.
noto-	ety	from Greek n*_oton the back
notochord	0.
	syl	no+to+chord
	pron	<1n*ut*2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous longitudinal rod in all embryo and some adult chordate animals, immediately above the gut, that supports the body. It is replaced in adult vertebrates by the vertebral column.
notochordal	sub
	head	notochord
	syl	no+to+1chord+al
	pos	adj.
Notogaea	ety	C19: from Greek notos south wind+ gaia land
Notogaea	0.
	syl	No+to+gae:a
	pron	<2n*ut*1JE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a zoogeographical area comprising the Australasian region. Compare {Arctogaea, Neogaea}.
Notogaean	sub
	head	Notogaea
	syl	No+to+1gae:an
	pos	n. adj.
notorious	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin not*_orius well-known, from n*_otus known, from noscere to know
notorious	1.
	syl	no+to+ri+ous
	pron	<n*u1tc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-known for some bad or unfavourable quality, deed, etc.; infamous.
notorious	2.
	syl	no+to+ri+ous
	pron	<n*u1tc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	generally known or widely acknowledged.
notoriety	sub
	head	notorious
	or	notoriousness
	syl	no+to+ri+e:ty
	pron	<2n*ut*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
notoriousness	sub
	head	notorious
	or	notoriety
	syl	no+1to+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
notoriously	sub
	head	notorious
	syl	no+1to+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
notornis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek notos south+ ornis bird
notornis	0.
	syl	no+tor+nis
	pron	<n*u1tc:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare flightless rail of the genus of New Zealand. See {takahe}.
nototherium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek notos south (referring to their discovery in the S hemisphere)+ th*_erion beast
nototherium	0.
	syl	no+to+ther+i:um
	pron	<2n*ut*u1Ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct Pleistocene rhinoceros-sized marsupial of the genus related to the wombats.
notour	0.
	syl	no+tour
	pron	<1n*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Scots law
	def	short for {notorious}. A {notour bankrupt} is one who has failed to discharge his debts within the days of grace allowed by the court.
not proven	0.
	syl	not prov+en
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	a third verdict available to Scottish courts, returned when there is evidence against the defendant but insufficient to convict.
Notre Dame	0.
	syl	No+tre Dame
	pron	<1n*utr*> <1da:m>, French <nctr*> <1dam>
	pos	n.
	def	the early Gothic cathedral of Paris, on the *^Ile de la Cit*'e: built between 1163 and 1257.
no-trump	1.
	syl	no-trump
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	usage	also
	def	a bid or contract to play without trumps. {~} {no-trump@.er}.
no-trump	2.
	syl	no-trump
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	usage	also; of a hand
	def	of balanced distribution suitable for playing without trumps.
Nottingham	0.
	syl	Not+ting+ham
	pron	<1notiG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central England, administrative centre of Nottinghamshire, on the River Trent: scene of the outbreak of the Civil War (1642); famous for its associations with the Robin Hood legend; university (1881). Pop.: 299758 (1971).
Nottinghamshire	0.
	syl	Not+ting+ham+shire
	pron	<1notiG*m2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland county of central England: generally low-lying, with part of the S Pennines and the remnant of Sherwood Forest in the east. Administrative centre: Nottingham. Pop.: 977500 (1976 est.). Area: 2214 sq. km (859 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Notts}.
Notts	0.
	syl	Notts.
	pron	<nots>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Nottinghamshire.
notum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek n*_oton back
nota	infl
	head	notum
	syl	no+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
notum	0.
	syl	no+tum
	pron	<1n*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cuticular plate covering the dorsal surface of a thoracic segment of an insect.
notal	sub
	head	notum
	syl	no+tal
	pos	adj.
Notus	0.
	syl	No+tus
	pron	<1n*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a personification of the south or southwest wind.
notwithstanding	1.
	syl	not+with+stand+ing
	pron	<2notwiT1st@ndiG>, <-wi@d->
	pos	prep.
	usage	often immediately postpositive
	def	in spite of; despite. {~}
notwithstanding	2.
	syl	not+with+stand+ing
	pron	<2notwiT1st@ndiG>, <-wi@d->
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating
	def	despite the fact that; although.
notwithstanding	3.
	syl	not+with+stand+ing
	pron	<2notwiT1st@ndiG>, <-wi@d->
	pos	prep.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	in spite of that; nevertheless.
Nouakchott	0.
	syl	Nouak+chott
	pron	French <nwak1Sct>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Mauritania, near the Atlantic coast: replaced St. Louis as capital in 1957; situated on important caravan routes. Pop.: 104000 (1975 est.).
nougat	ety	C19: via French from Proven*,cal nogat, from noga nut, from Latin nux nut
nougat	0.
	syl	nou+gat
	pron	<1nu:ga:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard chewy pink or white sweet containing chopped nuts, cherries, etc.
nought	ety	Old English n*_owiht, from ne not, no+ *_owiht something; see #7whit 
nought	1.
	syl	nought
	pron	<nc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	another name for {zero}: used esp. in counting or numbering. {~}
nought	2.
	syl	nought
	pron	<nc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a variant spelling of {naught}.
noughts and crosses	0.
	syl	noughts and cross:es
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which two players, one using a nought, @6O@9, the other a cross, @6X@9, alternately mark one square out of nine formed by two pairs of crossed lines, the winner being the first to get three of his symbols in a row. U.S. terms: {tick-tack-toe, crisscross}.
Noum'ea	0.
	syl	Nou+m*'e:a
	pron	<2nu:1mA*>, French <numA1a>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of the French Overseas Territory of New Caledonia. Pop.: 60200 (1975 est.).
noumenon	ety	C18: via German from Greek: thing being thought of, from noein to think, perceive; related to nous mind
noumena	infl
	head	noumenon
	syl	nou+me:na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
noumenon	1.
	syl	nou+me:non
	pron	<1nu:min*n>, <1nau->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Kant
	def	a thing as it is in itself, not perceived or interpreted, incapable of being known in practice or in principle, and so existing only as a matter of speculation, but thought by Kant to be of fundamental importance. Compare {phenomenon}.
noumenon	2.
	syl	nou+me:non
	pron	<1nu:min*n>, <1nau->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Kant
	def	the object of a purely intellectual intuition.
noumenal	sub
	head	noumenon
	syl	nou+me:nal
	pos	adj.
noumenalism	sub
	head	noumenon
	syl	nou+me:nal+ism
	pos	n.
noumenalist	sub
	head	noumenon
	syl	nou+me:nal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
noumenality	sub
	head	noumenon
	syl	nou+me:1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
noumenally	sub
	head	noumenon
	syl	nou+me:nal+ly
	pos	adv.
noun	ety	C14: via Anglo-French from Latin n*_omen #7name 
noun	0.a.
	syl	noun
	pron	<naun>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or group of words that refers to a person, place, or thing or any syntactically similar word.
noun	0.b.
	syl	noun
	pron	<naun>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a noun phrase.
	def	Abbrev.: {n}.
nounal	sub
	head	noun
	syl	noun+al
	pos	adj.
nounally	sub
	head	noun
	syl	noun+al+ly
	pos	adv.
nounless	sub
	head	noun
	syl	noun+less
	pos	adj.
noun phrase	0.
	syl	noun phrase
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a constituent of a sentence that consists of a noun and any modifiers it may have, a noun clause, or a word, such as a pronoun, that takes the place of a noun.
nourish	ety	C14: from Old French norir, from Latin n*_utr*_ire to feed, care for
nourish	1.
	syl	nour+ish
	pron	<1n^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with the materials necessary for life and growth.
nourish	2.
	syl	nour+ish
	pron	<1n^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or encourage (an idea, feeling, etc.); foster.
	exam	1	to nourish resentment.
nourisher	sub
	head	nourish
	syl	nour+ish+er
	pos	n.
nourishingly	sub
	head	nourish
	syl	nour+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
nourishment	1.
	syl	nour+ish+ment
	pron	<1n^riSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of nourishing.
nourishment	2.
	syl	nour+ish+ment
	pron	<1n^riSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that nourishes; food; nutriment.
nous	ety	C17: from Greek
nous	1.
	syl	nous
	pron	<naus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	mind or reason, esp. when regarded as the principle governing all things.
nous	2.
	syl	nous
	pron	<naus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	common sense; intelligence.
nouveau riche	ety	literally: new rich
nouveaux riches	infl
	head	nouveau riche
	syl	nou+veaux riches
	pron	<nuvo 1riS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nouveau riche	1.
	syl	nou+veau riche
	pron	French. <nuvo 1riS>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	usage	and preceded by the
	def	a person who has acquired wealth recently and is regarded as vulgarly ostentatious or lacking in social graces.
nouveau riche	2.
	syl	nou+veau riche
	pron	French. <nuvo 1riS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of the
nouveau roman	ety	literally: new novel
nouveaux romans	infl
	head	nouveau roman
	syl	nou+veaux ro+mans
	pron	<nuvo rc1m*~a). anothAr tArm for>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nouveau romanti-roman	infl
	head	nouveau roman
	syl	nou+veau ro+manti-roman.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nouvelle-Cal'edonie	0.
	syl	Nou:velle-Ca:l*'e:do+nie
	pron	<nuvel> <kalAdc1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {New Caledonia}.
Nouvelle Vague	0.
	syl	Nou+velle Vague
	pron	French. <nuvel> <1vag>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	another term for {New Wave}.
Nov	0.
	syl	Nov.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	November.
nova	ety	C19: New Latin nova (stella) new star, from Latin novus new
novae	infl
	head	nova
	or	novas
	syl	no:vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
novas	infl
	head	nova
	or	novae
	syl	no:vas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nova	0.
	syl	no:va
	pron	<1n*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint variable star that undergoes an explosion and fast increase of luminosity, decreasing to its original luminosity in months or years. Compare {supernova}.
novaculite	ety	C18: from Latin nov*_acula sharp knife, razor, from nov*_are to renew
novaculite	0.
	syl	no+vac:u+lite
	pron	<n*u1v@kju2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained dense hard rock containing quartz and feldspar: used as a whetstone.
Novalis	0.
	syl	No:va:lis
	pron	German <no1va:lis>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1772-1801, German romantic poet. His works include the mystical (1797; published 1800) and (1799).
Nova Lisboa	0.
	syl	No:va Lis+bo:a
	pron	Portuguese <1ncv*> <liZ1$Bo*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1928-73) of {Huambo}.
Novara	0.
	syl	No+va+ra
	pron	Italian <no1va:ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Italy, in NE Piedmont: scene of the Austrian defeat of the Piedmontese in 1849. Pop.: 102036 (1975 est.).
Nova Scotia	1.
	syl	No:va Sco+tia
	pron	<1n*uv*> <1sk*uS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in E Canada, between the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Fundy.
Nova Scotia	2.
	syl	No:va Sco+tia
	pron	<1n*uv*> <1sk*uS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E Canada, consisting of the Nova Scotia peninsula and Cape Breton Island: first settled by the French as Acadia. Capital: Halifax. Pop.: 828571 (1976). Area: 52841 sq. km (20402 sq. miles).
novation	ety	C16: from Late Latin nov*_atio a renewing, from Latin nov*_are to renew
novation	1.
	syl	no+va+tion
	pron	<n*u1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the substitution of a new obligation for an old one by mutual agreement between the parties, esp. of one debtor or creditor for another.
novation	2.
	syl	no+va+tion
	pron	<n*u1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {innovation}.
Novaya Zemlya	0.
	syl	No+va+ya Zem+lya
	pron	Russian <1ncv*j*> <zim1lja>
	pos	n.
	def	an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, off the NE coast of the Soviet Union: consists of two large islands and many islets. Area: about 81279 sq. km (31382 sq. miles).
novel	ety	C15: from Old French novelle, from Latin novella (narr*_ati*_o) new (story); see #7novel %2
novel	H1.1.
	syl	nov+el
	pron	<1novL>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended work in prose, either fictitious or partly so, dealing with character, action, thought, etc., esp. in the form of a story.
the	2.
	head	novel
	syl	the.
	def	the literary genre represented by novels.
novel	H1.3.
	syl	nov+el
	pron	<1novL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a short story or novella, as one of those in the of Boccaccio.
novel	ety	C15: from Latin novellus new, diminutive of novus new
novel	H2.0.
	syl	nov+el
	pron	<1novL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a kind not seen before; fresh; new; original.
	exam	1	a novel suggestion.
novelly	sub
	head	novel
	syl	nov+el+ly
	pos	adv.
novel	H3.0.
	syl	nov+el
	pron	<1novL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	a new decree or an amendment to an existing statute. See also {Novels}.
novelese	0.
	syl	nov+el+ese
	pron	<2nov*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a style of writing characteristic of poor novels.
novelette	1.
	syl	nov+el+ette
	pron	<2nov*1let>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended prose narrative story or short novel.
novelette	2.
	syl	nov+el+ette
	pron	<2nov*1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel that is regarded as being slight, trivial, or sentimental.
novelette	3.
	syl	nov+el+ette
	pron	<2nov*1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a short piece of lyrical music, esp. one for the piano.
novelettish	0.
	syl	nov+el+et+tish
	pron	<2nov*1letiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a novelette; trite or sentimental.
novelist	0.
	syl	nov+el+ist
	pron	<1nov*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of novels.
novelistic	0.
	syl	nov+el+is+tic
	pron	<2nov*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of novels, esp. in style or method of treatment.
	exam	1	his novelistic account annoyed other historians.
novelise	alt
	head	novelize
	or	novelize
	syl	nov+el+ise
	pron	<1nov*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
novelize	0.
	or	novelise
	syl	nov+el+ize
	pron	<1nov*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (a true story, film, etc.) into a novel. &- {@!nov+el@.i+#!za+tion} {@!nov+el@.i+#!sa+tion}
novella	ety	C20: from Italian; see #7novel %1
novellas	infl
	head	novella
	or	novelle
	syl	no+vel+las
	pron	<-lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
novelle	infl
	head	novella
	or	novellas
	syl	no+vel+le
	pron	<-lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
novella	1.
	syl	no+vel+la
	pron	<n*u1vel*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a short narrative tale, esp. a popular story having a moral or satirical point, such as those in Boccaccio's
novella	2.
	syl	no+vel+la
	pron	<n*u1vel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short novel; novelette.
Ivor	infl
	head	Novello
	syl	I:vor
	pos	n.
Novello	0.
	syl	No:vel:lo
	pron	<n*1vel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1893-1951, Welsh actor, composer, songwriter, and dramatist.
Novels	ety	Latin Novellae (constit*_uti*_on*_es) new (laws)
Novels	0.
	syl	Nov+els
	pron	<1novLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	the new statutes of Justinian and succeeding emperors supplementing the Justinian Code: now forming part of the Corpus Juris Civilis.
novelty	ety	C14: from Old French novelt*'e; see #7novel %2
novelties	infl
	head	novelty
	syl	nov+el+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
novelty	1.a.
	syl	nov+el+ty
	pron	<1novLti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being new and fresh and interesting.
novelty	1.b.
	syl	nov+el+ty
	pron	<1novLti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	novelty value.
novelty	2.
	syl	nov+el+ty
	pron	<1novLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a new or unusual experience or occurrence.
novelty	3.
	syl	nov+el+ty
	pron	<1novLti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a small usually cheap new toy, ornament, or trinket.
November	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin: ninth month, from novem nine
November	0.
	syl	No+vem+ber
	pron	<n*u1vemb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the eleventh month of the year, consisting of 30 days.
novena	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin, from Latin novem nine
novenae	infl
	head	novena
	syl	no+ve:nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
novena	0.
	syl	no+ve:na
	pron	<n*u1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a devotion consisting of prayers or services on nine consecutive days.
novercal	ety	C17: from Latin noverc*_alis, from noverca stepmother
novercal	0.
	syl	no+ver+cal
	pron	<n*u1vR:kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	stepmotherly.
Novgorod	0.
	syl	Nov+go+rod
	pron	Russian <1ncvg*r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the NW Soviet Union, on the Volkhov River; became a principality in 862 under Rurik, an event regarded as the founding of the Russian state; a major trading centre in the Middle Ages; destroyed by Ivan the Terrible in 1570. Pop.: 165000 (1975 est.).
novice	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin nov*_icius, from novus new
novice	1.
	syl	nov+ice
	pron	<1novis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is new to or inexperienced in a certain task, situation, etc.; beginner; tyro.
novice	2.
	syl	nov+ice
	pron	<1novis>
	pos	n.
	def	a probationer in a religious order.
novice	3.
	syl	nov+ice
	pron	<1novis>
	pos	n.
	def	a sportsman, esp. an oarsman, who has not won a recognized prize, performed to an established level, etc.
novice	4.
	syl	nov+ice
	pron	<1novis>
	pos	n.
	def	a racehorse, esp. a steeplechaser or hurdler, that has not won a specified number of races.
Novi Sad	0.
	syl	No:vi Sad
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1ncvE> <1sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Yugoslavia, on the River Danube: founded in 1690 as the seat of the Serbian patriarch; university (1960). Pop.: 141375 (1971). German name: {Neusatz}.
novitiate	ety	C17: from French noviciat, from Latin nov*_icius #7novice 
noviciate	alt
	head	novitiate
	or	novitiate
	syl	no+vi+ci+ate
	pron	<n*u1viSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
novitiate	1.
	or	noviciate
	syl	no+vi+ti+ate
	pron	<n*u1viSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a novice, esp. in a religious order, or the period for which this lasts.
novitiate	2.
	or	noviciate
	syl	no+vi+ti+ate
	pron	<n*u1viSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a religious house where the novices live.
novitiate	3.
	or	noviciate
	syl	no+vi+ti+ate
	pron	<n*u1viSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {novice}.
Novocaine	0.
	syl	No+vo+caine
	pron	<1n*uv*2kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {procaine hydrochloride}. See {procaine}.
Novokuznetsk	0.
	syl	No+vo+kuz+netsk
	pron	Russian <ncv*kuz1njetsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S central Soviet Union: iron and steel works. Pop.: 524000 (1975 est.). Former name (1932-61): {Stalinsk}.
Novosibirsk	0.
	syl	No+vo+si+birsk
	pron	Russian <n*v*si1birsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, on the River Ob: the largest town in Siberia; developed with the coming of the Trans-Siberian railway in 1893. Pop.: 1265000 (1975 est.).
now	ety	Old English n*_u; compare Old Saxon n*_u, German nun, Latin nunc, Greek nu 
now	1.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or for the present time or moment.
now	2.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	at this exact moment; immediately.
now	3.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in these times; nowa?!days.
now	4.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	given the present circumstances.
	exam	1	now we'll have to stay to the end.
now	5.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	usage	preceded by just
	def	very recently.
	exam	1	he left just now.
now	6.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often preceded by just
	def	very soon.
	exam	1	he is leaving just now.
(every) now and again	7.
	head	now
	or	then
	syl	(every) now and again
	def	occasionally; on and off.
for now	8.
	head	now
	syl	for now.
	def	for the time being.
now now	9.
	head	now
	syl	now now&!
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to rebuke or pacify someone.
now	10.a.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	used to preface an important remark, the next step in an argument, etc.
now	10.b.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of mild reproof.
	exam	1	now then, don't tease&!
now	11.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; often foll. by that
	def	seeing that; since it has become the case that.
	exam	1	now you're in charge, things will be better.
now	12.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
now	12.a.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	used as a transitional particle or hesitation word.
	exam	1	now, I can't really say.
now	12.b.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	used for emphasis.
	exam	1	now listen to this.
now	12.c.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	adv.
	def	used at the end of a command, esp. in dismissal.
	exam	1	run along, now.
now	13.
	syl	now
	pron	<nau>
	pos	n.
	def	the present moment or time.
	exam	1	now is the time to go.
nowadays	0.
	syl	now:a+days
	pron	<1nau*2dAz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in these times.
noway	0.
	syl	no+way
	pron	<1n*u2wA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	in no manner; not at all; nowise. Also (not standard): {noways}.
Nowell	alt
	head	Nowel
	or	Nowel
	syl	Now+ell
	pron	<n*u1el>
	pos	n.
Nowel	0.
	or	Nowell
	syl	Now+el
	pron	<n*u1el>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {Noel}.
nowhence	0.
	syl	no+whence
	pron	<1n*uwens>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	from no place; from nowhere.
nowhere	1.
	syl	no+where
	pron	<1n*uwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, at, or to no place; not anywhere.
get nowhere (fast) 	2.
	head	nowhere
	syl	get nowhere (fast) .
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail completely to make any progress.
nowhere near	3.
	head	nowhere
	syl	nowhere near.
	def	far from; not nearly.
nowhere	4.
	syl	no+where
	pron	<1n*uwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonexistent or insignificant place.
middle of nowhere	5.
	head	nowhere
	syl	middle of nowhere.
	def	a completely isolated, featureless, or insignificant place.
nowhither	ety	Old English n*_ahwider. See #7neither 
nowhither	0.
	syl	no+whith+er
	pron	<1n*u2wi@d*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to no place; to nowhere.
nowise	0.
	syl	no+wise
	pron	<1n*u2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for {noway}.
nowt	ety	from #7naught 
nowt	H1.0.
	syl	nowt
	pron	<naut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {nothing}.
nowt	ety	C13: from Old Norse naut; see {#7neat %2}
nowt	H2.0.
	syl	nowt
	pron	<naut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {cattle}.
Nox	0.
	syl	Nox
	pron	<noks>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of the night. Greek counterpart: {Nyx}.
noxious	ety	C17: from Latin noxius harmful, from noxa injury
noxious	1.
	syl	nox+ious
	pron	<1nokS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	poisonous or harmful.
noxious	2.
	syl	nox+ious
	pron	<1nokS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmful to the mind or morals; corrupting.
noxiously	sub
	head	noxious
	syl	nox+ious+ly
	pos	adv.
noxiousness	sub
	head	noxious
	syl	nox+ious+ness
	pos	n.
noyade	ety	C19: from French, from noyer to drown, from Late Latin nec*_are to drown, from Latin: to put to death
noyade	0.
	syl	no+yade
	pron	<nwa:1ja:d>, French <nwa1jad>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	execution by drowning, esp. as practised during the Reign of Terror at Nantes from 1793 to 1794.
noyau	ety	C18: from French: kernel, from Latin nux nut
noyau	0.
	syl	noy+au
	pron	<1nwI*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a liqueur made from brandy flavoured with nut kernels.
Noyon	0.
	syl	Noy+on
	pron	French <nwa1j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France: scene of the coronations of Charlemagne (768) and Hugh Capet (987); birthplace of John Calvin. Pop.: 14033 (1975).
nozzle	ety	C17 nosle, nosel, diminutive of #7nose 
nozzle	1.
	syl	noz+zle
	pron	<1nozL>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting pipe or spout from which fluid is discharged.
nozzle	2.
	syl	noz+zle
	pron	<1nozL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {propelling nozzle}. a pipe or duct, esp. in a jet engine or rocket, that directs the effluent and accelerates or diffuses the flow to generate thrust.
nozzle	3.
	syl	noz+zle
	pron	<1nozL>
	pos	n.
	def	a socket, such as the part of a candlestick that holds the candle.
Np	0.
	syl	Np
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	neptunium.
NP	1.
	syl	NP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	neuropsychiatric.
NP	2.
	syl	NP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	neuropsychiatry.
NP	3.
	syl	NP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	new penny pence. Also: {np}
NP	4.
	syl	NP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	noun phrase.
np	1.
	syl	n.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Printing.
	def	new paragraph.
np	2.
	syl	n.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Law.
	def	nisi prius.
np	3.
	syl	n.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	no place of publication.
NP	0.
	syl	N.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Notary Public.
NPA	0.
	syl	N.P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Newspaper Publishers' Association.
NPL	0.
	syl	N.P.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Physical Laboratory.
nr	alt
	or	nr
	syl	nr
nr	0.
	or	nr
	syl	nr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	near.
NS	1.
	syl	NS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	not sufficient not satisfactory.
NS	2.
	syl	NS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	nuclear ship.
ns	1.
	syl	n.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	new series.
ns	2.
	syl	n.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	not specified.
NS	1.
	syl	N.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	New Style (method of reckoning dates).
NS	2.
	syl	N.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Nova Scotia.
NSB	0.
	syl	N.S.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Savings Bank.
NSF	alt
	or	NSF
	syl	N/S/F
NSF	0.
	or	NSF
	syl	N.S.F.
	qual	Banking. abbrev. for
	def	not sufficient funds.
NSPCC	0.
	syl	N.S.P.C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children.
NSW	0.
	syl	N.S.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New South Wales.
NT	1.
	syl	N.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {NT} National Trust.
NT	2.
	syl	N.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {NT}. New Testament.
NT	3.
	syl	N.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Northern Territory.
NT	4.
	syl	N.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	no trumps.
-n't	0.
	syl	-n't
	usage	contraction of
	def	not: used as an enclitic after and when they function as main verbs and after auxiliary verbs or verbs operating syntactically as auxiliaries.
	exam	1	can't;
	exam	2	don't;
	exam	3	shouldn't;
	exam	4	needn't;
	exam	5	daren't;
	exam	6	isn't.
nth	1.
	syl	nth
	pron	<enT>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or representing an unspecified ordinal number, usually the greatest in a series of values.
	exam	1	the nth power.
nth	2.
	syl	nth
	pron	<enT>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	being the last, most recent, or most extreme of a long series.
	exam	1	for the nth time, eat your lunch&!
to the nth degree	3.
	head	nth
	syl	to the nth degree.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to the utmost extreme; as much as possible.
Nth	0.
	syl	Nth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	North.
NTP	alt
	or	NTP
	syl	N.T.P.
NTP	0.
	or	NTP
	syl	NTP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	normal temperature and pressure: standard conditions of 0?%C temperature and 101.325 kPa (760 mmHg) pressure. Also: {STP}
nt wt	alt
	or	nt wt
	syl	nt wt
nt wt	0.
	or	nt wt
	syl	nt. wt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	net weight.
n-type	1.
	syl	n-type
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a semiconductor
	def	having more conduction electrons than mobile holes.
n-type	2.
	syl	n-type
	pos	adj.
	def	associated with or resulting from the movement of electrons in a semiconductor.
	exam	1	n-type conductivity.
n-type	xref
	syl	n-type
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {p-type}.
nu	ety	from Greek, of Semitic origin; compare #7nun %2
nu	0.
	syl	nu
	pron	<nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the 13th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GN, #Gn), a consonant, transliterated as
NUAAW	0.
	syl	N.U.A.A.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Union of Agricultural and Allied Workers.
nuance	ety	C18: from French, from nuer to show light and shade, ultimately from Latin n*_ub*_es a cloud
nuance	0.
	syl	nu+ance
	pron	<nju:1a:ns>, <1nju:a:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a subtle difference in colour, meaning, tone, etc.; a shade or graduation.
nub	ety	C16: variant of knub, from Middle Low German knubbe #7knob 
nub	1.
	syl	nub
	pos	n^b; n.
	def	a small lump or protuberance.
nub	2.
	syl	nub
	pos	n^b; n.
	def	a small piece or chunk.
nub	3.
	syl	nub
	pos	n^b; n.
	def	the point or gist.
	exam	1	the nub of a story.
nub	4.
	syl	nub
	pos	n^b; n.
	def	a small fibrous knot in yarn.
nubbly	sub
	head	nub
	or	nubby
	syl	nub+bly
	pos	adj.
nubby	sub
	head	nub
	or	nubbly
	syl	nub+by
	pos	adj.
Nubas	infl
	head	Nuba
	or	Nuba
	syl	Nu:bas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nuba	infl
	or	Nubas
	syl	Nu:ba
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nuba	1.
	syl	Nu:ba
	pron	<1nju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a formerly warlike Nilotic people living chiefly in the hills of S central Sudan.
Nuba	2.
	syl	Nu:ba
	pron	<1nju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of related dialects spoken by this people, belonging to the Chari-Nile branch of the Nilo-Saharan family.
nubbin	ety	C19: diminutive of #7nub 
nubbin	0.
	syl	nub+bin
	pron	<1n^bin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	something small or undeveloped, esp. a fruit or ear of corn.
nubble	ety	C19: diminutive of #7nub 
nubble	0.
	syl	nub+ble
	pron	<1n^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small lump.
nubecula	ety	C19: from Latin, diminutive of nubes cloud
nubeculae	infl
	head	nubecula
	syl	nu+bec:u+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nubecula	0.
	syl	nu+bec:u+la
	pron	<nju:1bekjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Magellanic Cloud}.
Nubia	0.
	syl	Nu+bi:a
	pron	<1nju:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of NE Africa, on the Nile, extending from Aswan to Khartoum.
Nubian	sub
	head	Nubia
	syl	Nu+bi:an
	pos	n. adj.
Nubian Desert	0.
	syl	Nu+bi:an Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in the NE Sudan, between the Nile valley and the Red Sea: mainly a sandstone plateau.
nubile	ety	C17: from Latin n*_ubilis, from n*_ubere to marry
nubile	1.
	syl	nu+bile
	pron	<1nju:bIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a girl or woman
	def	ready or suitable for marriage by virtue of age or maturity.
nubile	2.
	syl	nu+bile
	pron	<1nju:bIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a girl or woman
	def	sexually attractive.
nubility	sub
	head	nubile
	syl	nu+bil+i:ty
	pron	<nju:1biliti>
	pos	n.
nucellus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin nucella from nux nut
nucelli	infl
	head	nucellus
	syl	nu+cel+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nucellus	0.
	syl	nu+cel+lus
	pron	<nju:1sel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the central part of a plant ovule containing the embryo sac.
nucellar	sub
	head	nucellus
	syl	nu+1cel+lar
	pos	adj.
nucha	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic nukh*_a` spinal marrow
nuchae	infl
	head	nucha
	syl	nu+chae
	pron	<-kE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nucha	0.
	syl	nu+cha
	pron	<1nju:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology, anatomy.
	def	the back or nape of the neck.
nuchal	sub
	head	nucha
	syl	nu+chal
	pos	adj.
nuclear	1.
	syl	nu+cle:ar
	pron	<1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or involving the nucleus of an atom.
	exam	1	nuclear fission.
nuclear	2.
	syl	nu+cle:ar
	pron	<1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or contained within the nucleus of a cell.
	exam	1	a nuclear membrane.
nuclear	3.
	syl	nu+cle:ar
	pron	<1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, forming, or resembling any other kind of nucleus.
nuclear	4.
	syl	nu+cle:ar
	pron	<1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or operated by energy from fission or fusion of atomic nuclei.
	exam	1	a nuclear weapon.
nuclear	5.
	syl	nu+cle:ar
	pron	<1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving, concerned with, or possessing nuclear weapons.
	exam	1	nuclear war.
nuclear bomb	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a bomb whose force is due to uncontrolled nuclear fusion or nuclear fission.
nuclear energy	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	energy released during a nuclear reaction as a result of fission or fusion and the conversion of mass into energy. Also called: {atomic energy}.
nuclear family	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar fam:i+ly
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol., anthropol.
	def	a primary social unit consisting of parents, their offspring, and one or both grandparents or a marital partner of one of the offspring. Compare {extended family}.
nuclear fission	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar fis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the splitting of an atomic nucleus into approximately equal parts, either spontaneously or as a result of the impact of a particle usually with an associated release of energy. Sometimes shortened to {fission}. Compare {nuclear fusion}.
nuclear fuel	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar fu:el
	pos	n.
	def	a fuel that provides nuclear energy, used in nuclear power stations, nuclear submarines, etc.
nuclear fusion	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar fu+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a reaction in which two nuclei combine to form a nucleus with the release of energy. Sometimes short?!ened to {fusion}. Compare {nuclear fission}. See also {thermo?!nuclear reaction}.
nuclear isomer	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar i:so+mer
	pos	n.
	def	the more formal name for { {isomer} (sense 2)}.
nuclear isomerism	sub
	head	nuclear isomer
	syl	nu+cle:ar i:som+er+ism
	pos	n.
nuclear magnetic resonance	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar mag+net+ic res+on+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for determining the magnetic moments of nuclei by subjecting a substance to high-frequency radiation and a large magnetic field. The technique is used as a method of determining structure. Abbrev.: {NMR}. See also {electron spin resonance}.
nuclear physics	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar phys+ics
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the structure and behaviour of the nucleus and the particles of which it consists.
nuclear physicist	sub
	head	nuclear physics
	syl	nu+cle:ar phys:i+cist
	pos	n.
nuclear power	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	power, esp. electrical or motive, produced by a nuclear reactor. Also called: {atomic power}.
nuclear reaction	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar re+act+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which the structure and energy content of an atomic nucleus is changed by interaction with another nucleus or particle.
nuclear reactor	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ar re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a device in which a nuclear reaction is maintained and controlled for the production of nuclear energy. Sometimes shortened to {reactor}. Former name: {atomic pile}. See also {fission reactor, fusion reactor}.
nuclease	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ase
	pron	<1nju:kli2Az>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that hydrolyse nucleic acids to simple nucleotides.
nucleate	1.
	syl	nu+cle:ate
	pron	<1nju:kliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a nucleus.
nucleate	2.
	syl	nu+cle:ate
	pron	<1nju:kliit>, <-2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form a nucleus.
nucleation	sub
	head	nucleate
	syl	nu+cle:1a+tion
	pos	n.
nucleator	sub
	head	nucleate
	syl	nu+cle:2a+tor
	pos	n.
nuclei	0.
	syl	nu+cle:i
	pron	<1nju:kli2I>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {nucleus}.
nucleic acid	0.
	syl	nu+cle:ic ac:id
	pron	<nju:1klEik>, <-1klA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of complex compounds with a high molecular weight that are vital constituents of all living cells. See also {RNA, DNA}.
nuclein	0.
	syl	nu+cle:in
	pron	<1nju:kliin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of proteins, containing phosphorus, that occur in the nuclei of living cells.
nucleo-	1.
	syl	nu:cle:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	nucleus or nuclear.
	exam	1	nucleoplasm.
nucleo-	2.
	syl	nu:cle:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	nucleic acid.
	exam	1	nucleoprotein.
nucleolus	ety	C19: from Latin, diminutive of #7nucleus 
nucleoli	infl
	head	nucleolus
	syl	nu+cle:o+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nucleolus	0.
	syl	nu+cle:o+lus
	pron	<2nju:kli1*ul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rounded body within a resting nucleus that contains RNA and proteins and is involved in protein synthesis. Also called: {nucleole}.
nucleolar	sub
	head	nucleolus
	syl	nu+cle:1o+lar
	pos	adj.
nucleolate	sub
	head	nucleolus
	or	nucleolated
	syl	nu+cle:o+2late
	pos	adj.
nucleolated	sub
	head	nucleolus
	or	nucleolate
	syl	nu+cle:o+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
nucleon	0.
	syl	nu+cle:on
	pron	<1nju:kli2on>
	pos	n.
	def	a proton or neutron, esp. one present in an atomic nucleus.
nucleonics	0.
	syl	nu+cle:on+ics
	pron	<2nju:kli1oniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the applications of nuclear energy.
nucleonic	sub
	head	nucleonics
	syl	nu+cle:1on+ic
	pos	adj.
nucleonically	sub
	head	nucleonics
	syl	nu+cle:1on:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
nucleon number	0.
	syl	nu+cle:on num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mass number}.
nucleophilic	0.
	syl	nu+cle:o+phil+ic
	pron	<2nju:kli*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having or involv?!ing an affinity for positive charge. Nucleophilic reagents ({nucleophiles}) are molecules, atoms, and ions that behave as electron donors. Compare {electrophilic}.
nucleoplasm	0.
	syl	nu+cle:o+plasm
	pron	<1nju:kli*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the protoplasm constituting the nucleus of a plant or animal cell. Also called: {karyoplasm}.
nucleoplasmic	sub
	head	nucleoplasm
	or	nucleoplasmatic
	syl	nu+cle:o+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
nucleoplasmatic	sub
	head	nucleoplasm
	or	nucleoplasmic
	syl	nu+cle:o+plas+1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
nucleoprotein	0.
	syl	nu+cle:o+pro+tein
	pron	<2nju:kli*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound within a cell nucleus that consists of a protein bound to a nucleic acid.
nucleoside	0.
	syl	nu+cle:o+side
	pron	<1nju:kli*2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a compound containing a purine or pyrimidine base linked to a sugar (usually ribose or deoxyribose).
nucleotide	0.
	syl	nu+cle:o+tide
	pron	<1nju:kli*2tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a compound consist?!ing of a nucleoside linked to phosphoric acid. Nucleic acids are made up of long chains (polynucleotides) of such compounds.
nucleus	ety	C18: from Latin: kernel, from nux nut
nuclei	infl
	head	nucleus
	or	nucleuses
	syl	nu+cle:i
	pron	<-kli2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nucleuses	infl
	head	nucleus
	or	nuclei
	syl	nu+cle:us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nucleus	1.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a central or fundamental part or thing around which others are grouped; core.
nucleus	2.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a centre of growth or development; basis; kernel.
	exam	1	the nucleus of an idea.
nucleus	3.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a spherical or ovoid cellular organelle, bounded by a membrane, that consists of DNA, RNA, etc., and is responsible for growth and reproduction of the cell and the transmission of hereditary material.
nucleus	4.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various groups of nerve cells in the central nervous system.
nucleus	5.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the central portion in the head of a comet, consisting of small solid particles of ice and frozen gases, which vaporize on approaching the sun to form the coma and tail.
nucleus	6.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the positively charged dense region at the centre of an atom, composed of protons and neutrons, about which electrons orbit.
nucleus	7.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a fundamental group of atoms in a molecule serving as the base structure for related compounds and remaining unchanged during most chemical reactions.
	exam	1	the benzene nucleus.
nucleus	8.a.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the central point of a starch granule.
nucleus	8.b.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {nucellus}.
nucleus	9.
	syl	nu+cle:us
	pron	<1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the most sonorous part of a syllable, usually consisting of a vowel or frictionless continuant.
nuclide	ety	C20: from #7nucleo -#7+ -ide, from Greek eidos shape
nuclide	0.
	syl	nu+clide
	pron	<1nju:klId>
	pos	n.
	def	a species of atom characterized by its atomic number and its mass number. See also {isotope}.
in the nuddy	infl
	head	nuddy
	syl	in the nuddy.
	pos	n.
nuddy	0.
	syl	nud+dy
	pron	<1n^di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit. and Austral.
	def	in the nude; naked.
nude	ety	C16: from Latin n*_udus  &- #!nude+ly adv.
nude	1.
	syl	nude
	pron	<nju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely unclothed; undressed.
nude	2.
	syl	nude
	pron	<nju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no covering; bare; exposed.
nude	3.a.
	syl	nude
	pron	<nju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking some essential legal requirement, esp. supporting evidence.
nude	3.b.
	syl	nude
	pron	<nju:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a contract, agreement, etc.
	def	made without consideration and void unless under seal.
nude	4.
	syl	nude
	pron	<nju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being naked (esp. in the phrase {in the nude) }.
nude	5.
	syl	nude
	pron	<nju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a naked figure, esp. in painting, sculpture, etc.
nudeness	sub
	head	nude
	syl	nude+ness
	pos	n.
nudge	ety	C17: perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic nugga to push
nudge	1.
	syl	nudge
	pron	<n^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to push or poke (someone) gently, esp. with the elbow, to get attention; jog.
nudge	2.
	syl	nudge
	pron	<n^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to push slowly or lightly.
	exam	1	as I drove out, I just nudged the gatepost.
nudge	3.
	syl	nudge
	pron	<n^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a gentle poke or push.
nudger	sub
	head	nudge
	syl	nudg+er
	pos	n.
nudi-	ety	from Latin n*_udus 
nudi-	0.
	syl	nu:di-
	usage	combining form.
	def	naked or bare.
	exam	1	nudibranch.
nudibranch	ety	C19: from #7nudi- + branche, from Latin branchia gills
nudibranch	0.
	syl	nu+di+branch
	pron	<1nju:di2br@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine gastropod of the order characterized by a shell-less, often beautifully coloured, body bearing external gills and other appendages. Also called: {sea slug}.
nudicaul	ety	C20: from #7nudi- + caul, from Latin caulis stem
nudicaulous	alt
	head	nudicaul
	or	nudicaul
	syl	nu+di+cau+lous
	pron	<2nju:di1kc:l*s>
	pos	adj.
nudicaul	0.
	or	nudicaulous
	syl	nu+di+caul
	pron	<1nju:di2kc:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having stems without leaves.
nudism	0.
	syl	nud+ism
	pron	<1nju:diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of nudity, esp. for reasons of health, religion, etc.
nudist	sub
	head	nudism
	syl	nud+ist
	pos	n.
nudities	infl
	head	nudity
	syl	nu+di:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nudity	1.
	syl	nu+di:ty
	pron	<1nju:diti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being nude; nakedness.
nudity	2.
	syl	nu+di:ty
	pron	<1nju:diti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a nude figure, esp. in art.
nudum pactum	ety	Latin: nude (sense 3b.) agreement
nudum pactum	0.
	syl	nu+dum pac+tum
	pron	<1nju:dum> <1p@ktum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an agreement made without consideration and void unless made under seal.
Nuevo Laredo	0.
	syl	Nue+vo La+re:do
	pron	Spanish <1nwA$Bo> <la1rADo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port of entry in NE Mexico, in Tamaulipas state on the Rio Grande opposite Laredo, Texas: oil industries. Pop.: 193145 (1975 est.).
Nuevo Le'on	0.
	syl	Nue+vo Le:*'on
	pron	<1nwAv*u> <lA1*un>, <nu:1A->, Spanish <1nwA$Bo> <lA1on>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Mexico: the first centre of heavy industry in Latin America. Capital: Monterrey. Pop.: 1694689 (1970). Area: 64555 sq. km (24925 sq. miles).
William Richard Morris	infl
	head	Nuffield
	syl	Wil:liam Rich:ard Mor:ris
	pos	n.
Nuffield	0.
	syl	Nuf:field
	pron	<1n^fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Viscount Nuffield. 1877-1963, English motorcar manufacturer and philanthropist. He endowed Nuffield College at Oxford (1937) and the Nuffield Foundation (1943), a charitable trust for the furtherance of medicine and education.
Nuffield teaching project	0.
	syl	Nuf:field teach+ing pro+ject
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a complete school programme in mathematics, science, etc., with suggested complementary theory and practical work.
nugatory	ety	C17: from Latin n*_ug*_at*_orius, from n*_ug*_ar*_i to jest, from n*_ugae trifles
nugatory	1.
	syl	nu+ga+to:ry
	pron	<1nju:g*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of little value; trifling.
nugatory	2.
	syl	nu+ga+to:ry
	pron	<1nju:g*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not valid.
	exam	1	a nugatory law.
nuggar	ety	from Arabic
nuggar	0.
	syl	nug+gar
	pron	<1n^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing boat used to carry cargo on the Nile.
nugget	ety	C19: origin unknown
nugget	1.
	syl	nug+get
	pron	<1n^git>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece or lump, esp. of gold in its natural state.
nugget	2.
	syl	nug+get
	pron	<1n^git>
	pos	n.
	def	something small but valuable or excellent. {~} to pick out (nuggets, etc.) from the surface of rock.
nuggety	1.
	syl	nug+get:y
	pron	<1n^giti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a nugget.
nuggety	2.
	syl	nug+get:y
	pron	<1n^giti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Austral. informal. of a person
	def	thickset; stocky.
NUGMW	0.
	syl	N.U.G.M.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Union of General and Municipal Workers.
nuisance	ety	C15: via Old French from nuire to injure, from Latin noc*_ere 
nuisance	1.a.
	syl	nui+sance
	pron	<1nju:s*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes annoyance or bother.
nuisance	1.b.
	syl	nui+sance
	pron	<1nju:s*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	nuisance value.
nuisance	2.
	syl	nui+sance
	pron	<1nju:s*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	something unauthorized that is obnoxious or injurious to the community at large ({public nuisance}) or to an individual, esp. in relation to his ownership or occupation of property ({private nuisance) }.
Nuits-Saint-Georges	0.
	syl	Nuits-Saint-Georges
	qual	French
	def	n$hi s*~$e #!#f@$r#f) a fine red wine produced near the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges in Burgundy.
NUJ	0.
	syl	N.U.J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Union of Journalists.
nuke	0.
	syl	nuke
	pron	<nju:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a nuclear bomb.
Nuku'alofa	0.
	syl	Nu+ku':a+lo+fa
	pron	<2nu:ku:*1lc:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Tonga, a port on the N coast of Tongatapu Island. Pop.: 15545 (1966).
Nukus	0.
	syl	Nu+kus
	pron	Russian <nu1kus>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, capital of the Kara-Kalpak ASSR, on the Amu Darya River. Pop.: 74103 (1970).
null	ety	C16: from Latin nullus none, from ne not+ ullus any
null	1.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	def	without legal force; invalid; (esp. in the phrase {null and void) }.
null	2.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	def	without value or consequence; useless.
null	3.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	def	lacking distinction; characterless.
	exam	1	a null expression.
null	4.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	def	non?!existent; amounting to nothing.
null	5.a.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	def	quantitatively zero.
null	5.b.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	def	relating to zero.
null	5.c.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	usage	of a set
	def	having no members.
null	5.d.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	usage	of a sequence
	def	having zero as a limit.
null	6.
	syl	null
	pos	n^l; adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	involving measurement in which conditions are adjusted so that an instrument has a zero reading, as with a Wheatstone bridge.
nullah	ety	C18: from Hindi n*_al*_a 
nullah	0.
	syl	nul+lah
	pron	<1n^la:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a stream or drain.
nulla-nulla	ety	from a native Australian language
nulla-nulla	0.
	syl	nul:la-nul:la
	pron	<2n^l*1n^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a wooden club used by Aborigines.
Nullarbor Plain	0.
	syl	Null+ar+bor Plain
	pron	<1n^l*2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast low plateau of S Australia: extends north from the Great Australian Bight to the Great Victoria Desert; has no surface water or trees. Area: 260000 sq. km (100000 sq. miles).
null hypothesis	0.
	syl	null hy+poth+e:sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a hypothesis that is to be tested against another but is to be nullified in favour of the alternative, subject to a given level of error.
nullifidian	ety	C16: from Latin, from nullus no+ fid*_es faith
nullifidian	1.
	syl	nul+li+fid+i:an
	pron	<2n^li1fidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has no faith or belief; sceptic; disbeliever.
nullifidian	2.
	syl	nul+li+fid+i:an
	pron	<2n^li1fidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no faith or belief.
nullify	ety	C16: from Late Latin nullific*_are despise, from Latin nullus of no account+ facere to make &- @!nul+li+fi+#!ca+tion n.
nullifies	infl
	head	nullify
	syl	nul+li+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nullifying	infl
	head	nullify
	syl	nul+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nullified	infl
	head	nullify
	syl	nul+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
nullify	1.
	syl	nul+li+fy
	pron	<1n^li2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render legally void or of no effect.
nullify	2.
	syl	nul+li+fy
	pron	<1n^li2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render ineffective or useless; cancel out.
nullifier	sub
	head	nullify
	syl	nul+li+2fi+er
	pos	n.
nullipara	ety	C19: New Latin, from nullus no, not any + -para, from parere to bring forth; see -#7parous 
nulliparae	infl
	head	nullipara
	syl	nul+lip:a+rae
	pron	<-2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nullipara	0.
	syl	nul+lip:a+ra
	pron	<n^1lip*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who has never borne a child.
nulliparous	sub
	head	nullipara
	syl	nul+1lip:a+rous
	pos	adj.
nullipore	ety	C19: from Latin, from nullus no+#7pore %2
nullipore	0.
	syl	nul+li+pore
	pron	<1n^li2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several red seaweeds that secrete and become encrusted with calcium carbonate: family
nullity	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin nullit*_as, from Latin nullus no, not any
nullities	infl
	head	nullity
	syl	nul+li:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nullity	1.
	syl	nul+li:ty
	pron	<1n^liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being null.
nullity	2.
	syl	nul+li:ty
	pron	<1n^liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a null or legally invalid act or instrument.
nullity	3.
	syl	nul+li:ty
	pron	<1n^liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something null, ineffective, characterless, etc.
NUM	0.
	syl	N.U.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Union of Mineworkers.
num	1.
	syl	num.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	number.
num	2.
	syl	num.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	numeral.
Num	0.
	syl	Num.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Numbers.
Numantia	0.
	syl	Nu+man+ti:a
	pron	<nju:1m@nti*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in N Spain: a centre of Celtic resistance to Rome in N Spain: captured by Scipio the Younger in 133 #7b.c.
Numantian	sub
	head	Numantia
	syl	Nu+1man+ti:an
	pos	adj. n.
Numa Pompilius	0.
	syl	Nu:ma Pom:pil:i:us
	pron	<1nju:m*> <pom1pili*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the legendary second king of Rome (??715-??673 #7b.c.) #7, said to have instituted religious rites.
numb	ety	C15 nomen, literally: taken (with paralysis), from Old English niman to take; related to Old Norse nema, Old High German niman 
numb	1.
	syl	numb
	pos	n^m; adj.
	def	deprived of feeling through cold, shock, etc.
numb	2.
	syl	numb
	pos	n^m; adj.
	def	unable to move; paralysed.
numb	3.
	syl	numb
	pos	n^m; adj.
	def	characteristic of or resembling numbness.
	exam	1	a numb sensation.
numb	4.
	syl	numb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make numb; deaden, shock, or paralyse.
numbly	sub
	head	numb
	syl	numb+ly
	pos	adv.
numbness	sub
	head	numb
	syl	numb+ness
	pos	n.
numbat	ety	C20: from a native Australian language
numbat	0.
	syl	num+bat
	pron	<1n^m2b@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Australian marsupial, having a long snout and tongue and strong claws for hunting and feeding on termites: family Also called: {banded anteater}.
number	ety	C13: from Old French nombre, from Latin numerus 
number	1.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a concept of quantity that is or can be derived from a single unit, the sum of a collection of units, or zero. Every number occupies a unique position in a sequence, enabling it to be used in counting. It can be assigned to one or more sets that can be arranged in a hierarchical classification: every number is a {complex number}; a complex number is either an {imaginary number} or a {real number}, and the latter can be a {rational number} or an {irrational number}; a rational number is either an {integer} or a {fraction}, while an irrational number can be a {transcendental number} or an {algebraic number}. See also {cardinal number, ordinal number}.
number	2.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol used to represent a number; numeral.
number	3.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral or string of numerals used to identify a person or thing, esp. in numerical order.
	exam	1	a telephone number.
number	4.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or thing so identified or designated.
	exam	1	she was number seven in the race.
number	5.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum or quantity of equal or similar units or things.
	exam	1	a large number of people.
number	6.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series, as of a magazine or periodical; issue.
number	7.a.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-contained piece of pop or jazz music.
number	7.b.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-contained part of an opera or other musical score, esp. one for the stage.
number	8.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or band of people, esp. an exclusive group.
	exam	1	he was not one of our number.
number	9.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person, esp. a sexually attractive girl.
	exam	1	who's that nice little number??
number	10.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an admired article, esp. an item of clothing for a woman.
	exam	1	that little number is by Dior.
number	11.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical category for the variation in form of nouns, pronouns, and any words agreeing with them, depending on how many persons or things are referred to, esp. as singular or plural in number and in some languages dual or trial.
any number of	12.
	head	number
	syl	any number of.
	def	several or many.
by numbers	13.
	head	number
	syl	by numbers.
	usage	Military. of a drill procedure, etc.
	def	performed step by step, each move being made on the call of a number.
get	14.
	head	number
	or	have someone's number
	syl	get
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to discover a person's true character or intentions.
in numbers	15.
	head	number
	syl	in numbers.
	def	in large numbers; numerously.
one's number is up	16.
	head	number
	syl	one's number is up.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	one is finished; one is dead or ruined.
without	17.
	head	number
	or	beyond number
	syl	without
	def	of too great a quantity to be counted; innumerable.
number	18.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to assign a number to.
number	19.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to add up to; total.
number	20.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to list (items) one by one; enumerate.
number	21.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to put or be put into a group, category, etc..
	exam	1	they were numbered among the worst hit.
number	22.
	syl	num+ber
	pron	<1n^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to limit the number of.
	exam	1	his days were numbered.
numberless	1.
	syl	num+ber+less
	pron	<1n^mb*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	too many to be counted; countless.
numberless	2.
	syl	num+ber+less
	pron	<1n^mb*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not containing or consisting of numbers.
numberlessly	sub
	head	numberless
	syl	num+ber+less+ly
	pos	adv.
numberlessness	sub
	head	numberless
	syl	num+ber+less+ness
	pos	n.
number line	0.
	syl	num+ber line
	pos	n.
	usage	in number theory
	def	an infinite line on which points are taken to represent the real numbers by their distance from a reference point.
number off	0.
	syl	num+ber off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to call out or cause to call out one's number or place in a sequence, esp. in a rank of soldiers.
	exam	1	the sergeant numbered his men off from the right.
number one	1.
	syl	num+ber one
	pos	n.
	def	an informal phrase for {oneself, myself}, etc..
	exam	1	to look after number one.
number one	2.
	syl	num+ber one
	pos	adj.
	def	first in importance, urgency, quality, etc..
	exam	1	number one priority.
numberplate	0.
	syl	num:ber+plate
	pron	<1n^mb*2plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate mounted on the front and back of a motor vehicle bearing the registration number. Usual U.S. term: {license plate}.
Numbers	0.
	syl	Num+bers
	pron	<1n^mb*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth book of the Old Testament, recording the numbers of the Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt.
Number Ten	0.
	syl	Num+ber Ten
	pos	n.
	def	10 Downing Street, the British prime minister's official London residence.
number theory	0.
	syl	num+ber the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the study of integers, their properties, and the relationship between integers.
number work	0.
	syl	num+ber work
	pos	n.
	def	simple arithmetic and similar mathematical procedures as used and studied at primary level. Also called (esp. formerly): {sums}.
numbfish	ety	C18: so called because it numbs its victims
numbfish	infl
	or	numbfishes
	syl	numb+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
numbfishes	infl
	head	numbfish
	or	numbfish
	syl	numb+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
numbfish	0.
	syl	numb+fish
	pron	<1n^m2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several electric rays, such as ({Australian numbfish}) .
numbles	ety	C14: from Old French nombles, plural of nomble thigh muscle of a deer, changed from Latin lumbulus a little loin, from lumbus loin; see #7humble pie 
numbles	0.
	syl	num+bles
	pron	<1n^mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the heart, lungs, liver, etc., of a deer or other animal, cooked for food.
numbskull	0.
	syl	numb+skull
	pron	<1n^m2sk^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {numskull}.
numdah	ety	C19: from Urdu namd*_a 
numdah	1.
	syl	num+dah
	pron	<1n^mda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse felt made in India, etc.
numdah	2.
	syl	num+dah
	pron	<1n^mda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a saddle pad made from this.
numdah	3.
	syl	num+dah
	pron	<1n^mda:>
	pos	n.
	def	an embroidered rug made from this. {~} Also called (for senses 1, 2): {numnah}.
numen	ety	C17: from Latin: a nod (indicating a command), divine power; compare nuere to nod
numina	infl
	head	numen
	syl	nu+mi+na
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
numen	1.
	syl	nu+men
	pron	<1nju:men>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Roman religion
	def	a deity or spirit presiding over a thing or place.
numen	2.
	syl	nu+men
	pron	<1nju:men>
	pos	n.
	def	a guiding principle, force, or spirit.
numerable	0.
	syl	nu+mer+a:ble
	pron	<1nju:m*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be numbered or count?!ed.
numerably	sub
	head	numerable
	syl	nu+mer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
numeral	ety	C16: from Late Latin numer*_alis belonging to number, from Latin numerus number
numeral	1.
	syl	nu+mer+al
	pron	<1nju:m*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol or group of symbols used to express a number: for example,
numeral	2.
	syl	nu+mer+al
	pron	<1nju:m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or denoting a number.
numerary	0.
	syl	nu+mer+ar:y
	pron	<1nju:m*r*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to numbers.
numerate	ety	C18 (vb.): from Latin numerus number+-#7ate %1, by analogy with literate 
numerate	1.
	syl	nu+mer+ate
	pron	<1nju:m*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to use numbers, esp. in arithmetical operations. Compare {literate}.
numerate	2.
	syl	nu+mer+ate
	pron	<1nju:m*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read (a numerical expression).
numerate	3.
	syl	nu+mer+ate
	pron	<1nju:m*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {enumerate}.
numeracy	sub
	head	numerate
	syl	nu+mer:a+cy
	pron	<1nju:m*r*si>
	pos	n.
numeration	1.
	syl	nu+mer:a+tion
	pron	<2nju:m*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of writing, reading, or naming numbers.
numeration	2.
	syl	nu+mer:a+tion
	pron	<2nju:m*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of numbering or counting.
numerative	sub
	head	numeration
	syl	nu+mer:a+tive
	pos	adj.
numerator	1.
	syl	nu+mer:a+tor
	pron	<1nju:m*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the dividend of a fraction.
	exam	1	the numerator of @8#800584
numerator	2.
	syl	nu+mer:a+tor
	pron	<1nju:m*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that numbers; enumerator.
numeric	alt
	head	numerical
	or	numerical
	syl	nu+mer+ic
	pos	adj.
numerical	1.
	or	numeric
	syl	nu+mer:i+cal
	pron	<nju:1merikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a number or numbers.
numerical	2.
	or	numeric
	syl	nu+mer:i+cal
	pron	<nju:1merikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured or expressed in numbers.
	exam	1	numerical value.
numerical	3.a.
	or	numeric
	syl	nu+mer:i+cal
	pron	<nju:1merikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or using constants, coefficients, terms, or elements represented by numbers.
	exam	1	3x%2+4y=2 is a numerical equation.
numerical	3.b.
	or	numeric
	syl	nu+mer:i+cal
	pron	<nju:1merikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {absolute} (sense 11a.)}.
numerically	sub
	head	numerical
	syl	nu+1mer:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
numerical analysis	0.
	syl	nu+mer:i+cal a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of mathematics con?!cerned with methods, usually iterative, for obtaining solutions to problems by means of a computer.
numerology	0.
	syl	nu+mer+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2nju:m*1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of numbers, such as the figures in a birth date, and of their supposed influence on human affairs.
numerological	sub
	head	numerology
	syl	nu+mer:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nju:m*r*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
numerous	1.
	syl	nu+mer+ous
	pron	<1nju:m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	being many.
numerous	2.
	syl	nu+mer+ous
	pron	<1nju:m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of many units or parts.
	exam	1	a numerous collection.
numerously	sub
	head	numerous
	syl	nu+mer+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
numerousness	sub
	head	numerous
	syl	nu+mer+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Numidia	0.
	syl	Nu+mid:i:a
	pron	<nju:1midi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of N Africa, corresponding roughly to present-day Algeria: flourished until its invasion by Vandals in 429; chief towns were Cirta and Hippo Regius.
Numidian	sub
	head	Numidia
	syl	Nu+1mid+i:an
	pos	n. adj.
Numidian crane	0.
	syl	Nu+mid+i:an crane
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {demoiselle crane} (see { {demoiselle} (sense 1))}.
numinous	ety	C17: from Latin numin-, #7numen +#7-ous 
numinous	1.
	syl	nu+mi+nous
	pron	<1nju:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, being, or relat?!ing to a numen; divine.
numinous	2.
	syl	nu+mi+nous
	pron	<1nju:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing spiritual or religious emotions.
numinous	3.
	syl	nu+mi+nous
	pron	<1nju:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	mysterious or awe-inspiring.
numism	alt
	head	numis
	or	numis
	syl	numism.
numis	0.
	or	numism
	syl	numis.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	numismatic(s).
numismatics	ety	C18: from French numismatique, from Latin nomisma, from Greek: piece of currency, from nomizein to have in use, from n*_omos use
numismatics	0.
	syl	nu+mis+mat+ics
	pron	<2nju:miz1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study or collection of coins, medals, etc. Also called: {nu+mis+ma+tol+o@.gy} (@!nju$:m$Izm$$#!t$Al$$d#f$I).
numismatic	sub
	head	numismatics
	syl	nu+mis+1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
numismatologist	alt
	head	numismatist
	or	numismatist
	syl	nu+mis+ma+tol:o+gist
	pron	<nju:2mizm*1tol*Jist>
	pos	n.
numismatist	0.
	or	numismatologist
	syl	nu+mis+ma+tist
	pron	<nju:1mizm*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies or collects coins, medals, etc.
nummary	ety	C17: from Latin numm*_arius 
nummary	0.
	syl	num+ma+ry
	pron	<1n^m*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to coins.
nummular	ety	C19: from Latin nummulus a small coin
nummular	0.
	syl	num+mu+lar
	pron	<1n^mjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a coin; disc-shaped; circular.
nummulite	ety	C19: from New Latin Nummulites genus name, from Latin nummulus, from nummus coin
nummulite	0.
	syl	num+mu+lite
	pron	<1n^mju2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large fossil protozoans of the family common in Tertiary times: order (foraminifers).
nummulitic	sub
	head	nummulite
	syl	num+mu+lit+ic
	pron	<2n^mju1litik>
	pos	adj.
numnah	0.
	syl	num+nah
	pron	<1n^mna:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {numdah} (senses 1, 2).
numbskull	alt
	head	numskull
	or	numskull
	syl	numb+skull
	pron	<1n^m2sk^l>
	pos	n.
numskull	0.
	or	numbskull
	syl	num+skull
	pron	<1n^m2sk^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid person; dolt; blockhead.
nun	ety	Old English nunne, from Church Latin nonna, from Late Latin: form of address used for an elderly woman &- #!nun+like adj.
nun	H1.1.
	syl	nun
	pos	n^n; n.
	def	a female member of a religious order.
nun	H1.2.
	syl	nun
	pos	n^n; n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon having a black-and-white plumage with a ridged peak or cowl of short white feathers.
nun	H2.0.
	syl	nun
	pron	<nun>
	pos	n.
	def	the 14th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800585 or, at the end of a word, ###800586) transliterated as
nunatak	ety	C19: via Danish from Eskimo
nunatak	0.
	syl	nun:a+tak
	pron	<1n^n*2t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an isolated mountain peak projecting through the surface of surrounding glacial ice and supporting a distinct fauna and flora after recession of the ice.
nun buoy	ety	C18: from obsolete nun child's spinning top+#7buoy 
nun buoy	0.
	syl	nun buoy
	pos	n^n; n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a red buoy, conical at the top, marking the right side of a channel leading into a harbour. Compare {can buoy}.
Nunc Dimittis	ety	from the opening words (Vulgate): now let depart
Nunc Dimittis	1.
	syl	Nunc Di+mit+tis
	pron	<1n^Gk> <di1mitis>, <1nuGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for the Canticle of Simeon (Luke 2:29-32).
Nunc Dimittis	2.
	syl	Nunc Di+mit+tis
	pron	<1n^Gk> <di1mitis>, <1nuGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this.
nunciature	ety	C17: from Italian nunziatura; see #7nuncio 
nunciature	0.
	syl	nun+ci:a+ture
	pron	<1n^nsi*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or term of office of a nuncio.
nuncio	ety	C16: via Italian from Latin nuntius messenger
nuncios	infl
	head	nuncio
	syl	nun+ci:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nuncio	0.
	syl	nun+ci:o
	pron	<1n^nSi2*u>, <-si->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a diplomatic representative of the Holy See, ranking above an internuncio and esp. having ambassadorial status.
nuncle	ety	C16: from division of mine uncle as my nuncle 
nuncle	0.
	syl	nun+cle
	pron	<1n^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {uncle}.
nuncupative	ety	C16: from Late Latin nuncup*_at*_ivus nominal, from Latin nuncup*_are to name
nuncupative	0.
	syl	nun+cu+pa+tive
	pron	<1n^Gkju2pAtiv>, <n^G1kju:p*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a will
	def	declared orally by the testator and later written down.
Nuneaton	0.
	syl	Nun+ea:ton
	pron	<n^n1EtN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in Warwickshire. Pop.: 66979 (1971).
nunhood	1.
	syl	nun+hood
	pron	<1n^nhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition, practice, or character of a nun.
nunhood	2.
	syl	nun+hood
	pron	<1n^nhud>
	pos	n.
	def	nuns collectively.
nunneries	infl
	head	nunnery
	syl	nun+ner:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nunnery	0.
	syl	nun+ner:y
	pron	<1n^n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the convent or religious house of a community of nuns.
nunny bag	ety	C19: nunny, probably from Scottish dialect noony luncheon, from #7noon 
nunny bag	0.
	syl	nun+ny bag
	pron	<1n^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a small sealskin haversack, used chiefly in Newfoundland.
veiling	alt
	head	nun's cloth
	or	nun's cloth
	syl	veil+ing
	pos	n^nz; n.
nun's cloth	0.
	or	veiling
	syl	nun's cloth
	pos	n^nz; n.
	def	a thin soft plain-weave silk or worsted fabric used for veils, dresses, etc.
Nupe	infl
	or	Nupes
	syl	Nu:pe
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nupes	infl
	head	Nupe
	or	Nupe
	syl	Nu:pes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nupe	1.
	syl	Nu:pe
	pron	<1nu:pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of Nigeria, noted as fishermen, who live near the confluence of the Niger and Benue Rivers.
Nupe	2.
	syl	Nu:pe
	pron	<1nu:pA>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
NUPE	0.
	syl	NUPE
	pron	<1nju:pi>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	National Union of Public Employees.
nuptial	ety	C15: from Latin nupti*_alis, from nuptiae marriage, from nubere to marry
nuptial	1.
	syl	nup+tial
	pron	<1n^pS*l>, <-C*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to marriage; conjugal.
	exam	1	nuptial vows.
nuptial	2.
	syl	nup+tial
	pron	<1n^pS*l>, <-C*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or relating to mating.
	exam	1	the nuptial flight of a queen bee.
nuptially	sub
	head	nuptial
	syl	nup+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
nuptials	0.
	syl	nup+tials
	pron	<1n^pS*lz>, <-C*lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	a marriage ceremony; wedding.
NUR	0.
	syl	N.U.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Union of Railwaymen.
Nuremberg	0.
	syl	Nu+rem+berg
	pron	<1nju*r*m2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE West Germany, in N Bavaria: scene of annual Nazi rallies (1933-38), the anti-Semitic Nuremberg decrees (1935), and the trials of Nazi leaders for their war crimes (1945-46). Pop.: 514657 (1974 est.). German name: {N*"urnberg}.
Rudolf	infl
	head	Nureyev
	syl	Ru:dolf.
	pos	n.
Nureyev	0.
	syl	Nu:re:yev
	pron	<1nju*rief>, <nju1rA->
	pos	n.
	def	born 1939, ballet dancer, born in the Soviet Union: in England since 1961.
Nuris	infl
	head	Nuri
	or	Nuri
	syl	Nu:ris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nuri	infl
	or	Nuris
	syl	Nu:ri
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nuri	1.
	syl	Nu:ri
	pron	<1nu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Kafir}. a member of an Indo-European people of Nuristan and neighbouring parts of Pakistan.
Nuri	2.
	syl	Nu:ri
	pron	<1nu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Kafiri}. the Dardic language of this people.
Nuristan	0.
	syl	Nu+ri+stan
	pron	<2nu*ri1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Afghanistan: consists mainly of high mountains (including part of the Hindu Kush), steep narrow valleys, and forests. Area: about 13000 sq. km (5000 sq. miles). Former name: {Kafiristan}.
Paavo	infl
	head	Nurmi
	syl	Paa:vo
	pron	<1pa:vc>
	pos	n.
Nurmi	0.
	syl	Nur+mi
	pron	<1nR:mi>, Finnish <1nurmi>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1897-1973, Finnish runner, winner of the 1500, 5000, and 10000 metres' races at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris.
Nurnberg	0.
	syl	N*"urn+berg
	pron	<1nyrnberk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Nuremberg}.
nurse	ety	C16: from earlier norice, Old French nourice, from Late Latin n*_utr*_icia nurse, from Latin n*_utr*_icius nourishing, from n*_utr*_ire to nourish
nurse	1.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, usually a woman, who tends the sick, injured, or infirm.
nurse	2.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nursemaid}.
nurse	3.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman employed to breast-feed another woman's child; wet nurse.
nurse	4.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a worker in a colony of social insects that takes care of the larvae.
nurse	5.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to tend (the sick).
nurse	6.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to feed (a baby) at the breast; suckle.
nurse	7.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to try to cure (an ailment).
nurse	8.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to clasp carefully or fondly.
	exam	1	she nursed the crying child in her arms.
nurse	9.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	of a baby
	def	to suckle at the breast (of).
nurse	10.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to look after (a child) as one's employment.
nurse	11.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to harbour; preserve.
	exam	1	to nurse a grudge.
nurse	12.
	syl	nurse
	pron	<nR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to keep (the balls) together for a series of cannons.
nurserymaid	alt
	head	nursemaid
	or	nursemaid
	syl	nurse:ry+maid
	pos	n.
nursemaid	0.
	or	nurserymaid
	syl	nurse+maid
	pron	<1nR:s2mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman or girl employed to look after someone else's children. Often shortened to {nurse}.
nurseries	infl
	head	nursery
	syl	nurse+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nursery	1.a.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a house set apart for use by children.
nursery	1.b.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	nursery wallpaper.
nursery	2.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where plants, young trees, etc., are grown commercially.
nursery	3.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment providing residential or day care for babies and very young children; cr*`eche.
nursery	4.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nursery school}.
nursery	5.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	anywhere serving to foster or nourish new ideas, etc.
nursery	6.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {nursery cannon}.
nursery	6.a.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of cannons with the three balls adjacent to a cushion, esp. near a corner pocket.
nursery	6.b.
	syl	nurse+ry
	pron	<1nR:sri>
	pos	n.
	def	a cannon in such a series.
nurserymen	infl
	head	nurseryman
	syl	nurse:ry+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nurseryman	0.
	syl	nurse:ry+man
	pron	<1nR:srim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or works in a nursery in which plants are grown.
nursery rhyme	0.
	syl	nurse+ry rhyme
	pos	n.
	def	a short traditional verse or song for children, such as
nursery school	0.
	syl	nurse+ry school
	pos	n.
	def	a school for young children, usually from three to five years old.
nursery slopes	0.
	syl	nurse+ry slopes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	gentle slopes used by beginners in skiing.
nursery stakes	0.
	syl	nurse+ry stakes
	pos	n.
	def	a race for two-year-old horses.
nurse shark	ety	C15 nusse fisshe (later influenced in spelling by #7nurse) #7, perhaps from division of obsolete an huss shark, dogfish (of uncertain origin) as a nuss 
nurse shark	0.
	syl	nurse shark
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sharks of the family such as of the Atlantic Ocean, having an external groove on each side of the head between the mouth and nostril.
nursing bottle	0.
	syl	nurs+ing bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {feeding bottle}.
nursing father	0.
	syl	nurs+ing fa+ther
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {foster father}.
nursing home	1.
	syl	nurs+ing home
	pos	n.
	def	a private hospital or residence staffed and equipped to care for aged or infirm persons.
nursing home	2.
	syl	nurs+ing home
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a private maternity home.
nursing mother	1.
	syl	nurs+ing mo+ther
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {foster mother}.
nursing mother	2.
	syl	nurs+ing mo+ther
	pos	n.
	def	a mother who is breast-feeding her baby.
nurseling	alt
	head	nursling
	or	nursling
	syl	nurse+ling
	pron	<1nR:sliG>
	pos	n.
nursling	0.
	or	nurseling
	syl	nurs+ling
	pron	<1nR:sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a child or young animal that is being suckled, nursed, or fostered.
nurture	ety	C14: from Old French norriture, from Latin nutr*_ire to nourish
nurture	1.
	syl	nur+ture
	pron	<1nR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of promoting the development, etc., of a child.
nurture	2.
	syl	nur+ture
	pron	<1nR:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that nourishes.
nurture	3.
	syl	nur+ture
	pron	<1nR:C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the environmental factors that partly determine the structure of an organism. See also { {nature} (sense 12)}.
nurture	4.
	syl	nur+ture
	pron	<1nR:C*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed or support.
nurture	5.
	syl	nur+ture
	pron	<1nR:C*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to educate or train.
nurturable	sub
	head	nurture
	syl	nur+tur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
nurturer	sub
	head	nurture
	syl	nur+tur+er
	pos	n.
NUS	1.
	syl	N.U.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	National Union of Seamen.
NUS	2.
	syl	N.U.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	National Union of Students.
Nusa Tenggara	0.
	syl	Nu:sa Teng+ga+ra
	pron	<1nu:s*> <teG1ga:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island chain forming a province of Indonesia, east of Java: the main islands are Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores, Alor, and Timor. Pop.: 7706561 (1971). Area: 73144 sq. km (28241 sq. miles). Also called: {Lesser Sunda Islands}.
nut	ety	Old English hnutu; related to Old Norse hnot, Old High German hnuz (German Nuss) 
nut	1.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	a dry one-seeded indehiscent fruit that usually possesses a woody wall.
nut	2.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any similar fruit, such as the walnut, having a hard shell and an edible kernel.
nut	3.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	the edible kernel of such a fruit.
nut	4.a.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	an eccentric person.
nut	4.b.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	a person who is mentally disturbed.
nut	5.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	a slang word for the {head}.
do one's nut	6.
	head	nut
	syl	do one's nut.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to be extremely angry; go into a rage.
off one's nut	7.
	head	nut
	syl	off one's nut.
	qual	Slang.
	def	mad, crazy, or foolish.
nut	8.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	a person or thing that presents difficulties (esp. in the phrase {a tough} {hard nut to crack) }.
nut	9.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	a small metallic block, usually hexagonal or square, with an internal screw thread enabling it to be fitted onto a bolt.
nut	10.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {frog}.
nut	10.a.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	the ledge or ridge at the upper end of the fingerboard of a violin, cello, etc., over which the strings pass to the tuning pegs.
nut	10.b.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	the end of a violin bow that is held by the player.
nut	11.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another word for {en}.
nut	12.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	def	a small usually gingery biscuit.
nut	13.
	syl	nut
	pos	n^t; n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small piece of coal. {~} See also {nuts}.
nuts	infl
	head	nut
	syl	nuts
	pos	vb.
nutting	infl
	head	nut
	syl	nut+ting
	pos	vb.
nutted	infl
	head	nut
	syl	nut+ted.
	pos	vb.
nut	14.
	syl	nut
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather nuts.
nutlike	sub
	head	nut
	syl	nut+2like
	pos	adj.
NUT	0.
	syl	N.U.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	National Union of Teachers.
nutant	ety	C18: from Latin n*_ut*_are to nod
nutant	0.
	syl	nu+tant
	pron	<1nju:tNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having the apex hanging down.
	exam	1	nutant flowers.
nutation	ety	C17: from Latin nut*_ati*_o from n*_ut*_are to nod
nutation	1.
	syl	nu+ta+tion
	pron	<nju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a periodic variation in the precession of the earth's axis causing the earth's poles to oscillate about their mean position.
nutation	2.
	syl	nu+ta+tion
	pron	<nju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiral growth of a shoot, tendril, or similar plant organ, caused by variation in the growth rate in different parts.
nutation	3.
	syl	nu+ta+tion
	pron	<nju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of nodding the head.
nutational	sub
	head	nutation
	syl	nu+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
nutbrown	0.
	syl	nut+brown
	pron	<1n^t1braun>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a brownish colour, esp. a reddish-brown.
	exam	1	nutbrown hair.
nutcase	0.
	syl	nut+case
	pron	<1n^t2kAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an insane or very foolish person.
nutcracker	1.
	syl	nut+crack:er
	pron	<1n^t2kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a device for cracking the shells of nuts.
nutcracker	2.
	syl	nut+crack:er
	pron	<1n^t2kr@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two birds, of the Old World or ({Clark's nutcracker}) of North America, having speckled plumage and feeding on nuts, seeds, etc.: family (crows).
nutgall	0.
	syl	nut+gall
	pron	<1n^t2gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a nut-shaped gall caused by gall wasps on the oak and other trees.
nuthatch	ety	C14 notehache, from note nut+ hache hatchet, from the bird's habit of splitting nuts; see #7nut, {hack %1}
nuthatch	0.
	syl	nut+hatch
	pron	<1n^t2h@C>
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the family esp. having strong feet and bill, and feeding on insects, seeds, and nuts.
nuthouse	0.
	syl	nut+house
	pron	<1n^t2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a mental hospital or asylum.
nutlet	1.
	syl	nut+let
	pron	<1n^tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the one-seeded portions of a fruit, such as a labiate fruit, that fragments when mature.
nutlet	2.
	syl	nut+let
	pron	<1n^tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	the stone of a drupe, such as a plum.
nutlet	3.
	syl	nut+let
	pron	<1n^tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small nut.
nutmeg	ety	C13: from Old French nois muguede, from Old Proven*,cal noz muscada musk-scented nut, from Latin nux #7nut+ muscus #7musk 
nutmeg	1.
	syl	nut+meg
	pron	<1n^tmeg>
	pos	n.
	def	an East Indian evergreen tree, cultivated in the tropics for its hard aromatic seed: family See also { {mace%2}}.
nutmeg	2.
	syl	nut+meg
	pron	<1n^tmeg>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this tree, used as a spice.
nutmeg	3.
	syl	nut+meg
	pron	<1n^tmeg>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar trees or their fruit.
nutmeg	4.
	syl	nut+meg
	pron	<1n^tmeg>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-brown colour.
nut oil	0.
	syl	nut oil
	pos	n.
	def	oil obtained from walnuts, hazelnuts, etc., used in paints and varnishes.
nut pine	0.
	syl	nut pine
	pos	n.
	def	either of two varieties of the pine tree of Mexico, Arizona, and California, having edible nuts.
nutria	ety	C19: from Spanish: otter, variant of lutria, ultimately from Latin l*_utra otter
nutria	1.
	syl	nu+tri:a
	pron	<1nju:tri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {coypu}, esp. the fur.
nutria	2.
	syl	nu+tri:a
	pron	<1nju:tri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown colour with a grey tinge.
nutrient	ety	C17: from Latin n*_utr*_ire to nourish
nutrient	1.
	syl	nu+tri+ent
	pron	<1nju:tri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment.
nutrient	2.
	syl	nu+tri+ent
	pron	<1nju:tri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that nourishes an animal.
nutrient	3.
	syl	nu+tri+ent
	pron	<1nju:tri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing or contributing to nourishment.
	exam	1	a nutrient solution.
nutriment	ety	C16: from Latin n*_utr*_imentum from n*_utr*_ire to nourish &- nu+tri+ment+al (@!nju$:tr$I#!m$ent%@l) adj.
nutriment	0.
	syl	nu+tri+ment
	pron	<1nju:trim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any material providing nourishment.
nutrition	ety	C16: from Late Latin n*_utr*_iti*_o, from n*_utr*_ire to nourish
nutrition	1.
	syl	nu+tri+tion
	pron	<nju:1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissues.
nutrition	2.
	syl	nu+tri+tion
	pron	<nju:1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of nourishing.
nutrition	3.
	syl	nu+tri+tion
	pron	<nju:1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of nutrition, esp. in humans.
nutritional	sub
	head	nutrition
	or	nutritionary
	syl	nu+1tri+tion+al
	pos	adj.
nutritionary	sub
	head	nutrition
	or	nutritional
	syl	nu+1tri+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
nutritionally	sub
	head	nutrition
	syl	nu+1tri+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
nutritionist	0.
	syl	nu+tri+tion+ist
	pron	<nju:1triS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who specializes in nutrition and the nutritive value of various foods.
nutritious	ety	C17: from Latin n*_utr*_icius nourishing, from n*_utrix a #7nurse 
nutritious	0.
	syl	nu+tri+tious
	pron	<nju:1triS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	nourishing, sometimes to a high degree.
nutritiously	sub
	head	nutritious
	syl	nu+1tri+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
nutritiousness	sub
	head	nutritious
	syl	nu+1tri+tious+ness
	pos	n.
nutritive	1.
	syl	nu+tri+tive
	pron	<1nju:tritiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing nourishment.
nutritive	2.
	syl	nu+tri+tive
	pron	<1nju:tritiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerning, or promoting nutrition.
nutritive	3.
	syl	nu+tri+tive
	pron	<1nju:tritiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a nutritious food.
nutritively	sub
	head	nutritive
	syl	nu+tri+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
nuts	1.
	syl	nuts
	pos	n^ts; adj.
	def	a slang word for {insane}.
nuts	2.
	syl	nuts
	pos	n^ts; adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by about or on
	def	extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about).
nuts	3.
	syl	nuts
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of disappointment, contempt, refusal, or defiance.
nuts	4.
	syl	nuts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a taboo slang word for {testicles}.
nuts and bolts	0.
	syl	nuts and bolts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the essential or practical details.
nutshell	1.
	syl	nut+shell
	pron	<1n^t2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the shell around the kernel of a nut.
in a nutshell	2.
	head	nutshell
	syl	in a nutshell.
	def	in essence; briefly.
nutter	0.
	syl	nut+ter
	pron	<1n^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a mad or eccentric person.
nutting	0.
	syl	nut+ting
	pron	<1n^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or pastime of gathering nuts.
nuttier	infl
	head	nutty
	syl	nut+ti+er
	pos	adj.
nuttiest	infl
	head	nutty
	syl	nut+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
nutty	1.
	syl	nut+ty
	pron	<1n^ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or abounding in nuts.
nutty	2.
	syl	nut+ty
	pron	<1n^ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling nuts, esp. in taste.
nutty	3.
	syl	nut+ty
	pron	<1n^ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang word for {insane}.
nutty	4.
	syl	nut+ty
	pron	<1n^ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by over or about
	def	extremely fond (of) or enthusiastic (about).
nuttily	sub
	head	nutty
	syl	nut+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
nuttiness	sub
	head	nutty
	syl	nut+ti+ness
	pos	n.
nutwood	1.
	syl	nut+wood
	pron	<1n^t2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nut-bearing trees, such as walnut.
nutwood	2.
	syl	nut+wood
	pron	<1n^t2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
nux vomica	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin: vomiting nut
nux vomica	1.
	syl	nux vom:i+ca
	pron	<1n^ks> <1vomik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian spiny logani?!aceous tree, with orange-red berries containing poisonous seeds.
nux vomica	2.
	syl	nux vom:i+ca
	pron	<1n^ks> <1vomik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the seeds of this tree, which contain strychnine and other poisonous alkaloids.
nux vomica	3.
	syl	nux vom:i+ca
	pron	<1n^ks> <1vomik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine manufactured from the seeds of this tree, formerly used as a heart stimulant.
nuzzle	ety	C15 nosele, from #7nose (n.)
nuzzle	1.
	syl	nuz+zle
	pron	<1n^zL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to push or rub gently against the nose or snout.
nuzzle	2.
	syl	nuz+zle
	pron	<1n^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to nestle; lie close.
nuzzle	3.
	syl	nuz+zle
	pron	<1n^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dig out with the snout.
NW	0.
	syl	NW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	northwest(ern).
NWT	0.
	syl	N.W.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Northwest Territories (of Canada).
NY	0.
	syl	N.Y.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New York (city or state).
nyala	ety	from Zulu
nyala	infl
	or	nyalas
	syl	nya+la
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nyalas	infl
	head	nyala
	or	nyala
	syl	nya+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nyala	1.
	syl	nya+la
	pron	<1nja:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiral-horned southern African antelope, with a fringe of white hairs along the length of the back and neck.
mountain nyala	2.
	head	nyala
	syl	mountain nyala.
	def	a similar and related Ethiopian animal, lacking the white crest.
Nyanja	infl
	or	Nyanjas
	syl	Nyan+ja
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nyanjas	infl
	head	Nyanja
	or	Nyanja
	syl	Nyan+jas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nyanja	1.
	syl	Nyan+ja
	pron	<1nj@nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of central Africa, living chiefly in Malawi.
Nyanja	2.
	syl	Nyan+ja
	pron	<1nj@nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family. Nyanja forms the basis of a pidgin used as a lingua franca in central Africa.
nyanza	ety	from Bantu
nyanza	0.
	syl	nyan+za
	pron	<1nj@nz*>, <ni1@nz*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name; in E Africa
	def	a lake.
Nyassa	alt
	head	Nyasa
	or	Nyasa
	syl	Ny+as+sa
	pron	<ni1@s*>, <nI1@s*>
	pos	n.
Lake	infl
	head	Nyasa
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Nyasa	0.
	or	Nyassa
	syl	Ny+as:a
	pron	<ni1@s*>, <nI1@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of Lake {Malawi}.
Nyasaland	0.
	syl	Ny+as:a+land
	pron	<ni1@s*2l@nd>, <nI1@s*->
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1964) of {Malawi}.
NYC	0.
	syl	N.Y.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New York City.
nyctaginaceous	ety	from New Latin, from Nyctago type genus, from Greek nukt-, nux night
nyctaginaceous	0.
	syl	nyc+ta+gi+na+ceous
	pron	<2nikt*Ji1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mostly tropical plants, including bougainvillea, having large coloured bracts surrounding each flower.
nyctalopia	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek nukt*'al*_ops, from nux night+ alaos blind+ *_ops eye
nyctalopia	0.
	syl	nyc+ta+lo+pi:a
	pron	<2nikt*1l*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see normally in dim light. Nontechnical name: {night blindness}. Compare {hemeralopia}.
nyctinasty	ety	C20: from Greek nukt-, nux night+-#7nasty 
nyctinasty	0.
	syl	nyc+ti+nas+ty
	pron	<1nikti2n@sti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a nastic movement, such as the closing of petals, that occurs in response to the alternation of day and night.
nyctinastic	sub
	head	nyctinasty
	syl	nyc+ti+1nas+tic
	pos	adj.
nyctitropism	ety	C19: nyct-, from Greek nukt-, nux night+-#7tropism 
nyctitropism	0.
	syl	nyc+tit+ro+pism
	pron	<nik1titr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency of some plant parts to assume positions at night that are different from their daytime positions.
nyctitropic	sub
	head	nyctitropism
	syl	nyc+ti+trop+ic
	pron	<2nikti1tropik>
	pos	adj.
nyctophobia	ety	 nyct-, from Greek nukt-, nux night+-#7phobia 
nyctophobia	0.
	syl	nyc+to+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2nikt*u1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	an abnormal dread of night or darkness.
nyctophobic	sub
	head	nyctophobia
	syl	nyc+to+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
nye	ety	C15: from Old French ni, from Latin n*_idus nest
nye	0.
	syl	nye
	pron	<nI>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of pheasants. Also called: {nide, eye}.
Nyeman	0.
	syl	Nye+man
	pron	Russian <1njem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Neman}.
Julius Kambarage	infl
	head	Nyerere
	syl	Ju:li:us Kam:ba:ra:ge
	pron	<k@m1ba:ra:g*>
	pos	n.
Nyerere	0.
	syl	Nye:re:re
	pron	<nj*1re*ri>, <ni->
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Tanzanian statesman; president since 1964. He became prime minister of Tanganyika (1961) and president (1962), negotiating the union of Tanganyika and Zanzibar to form Tanzania (1964).
Ny'iregyh'aza	0.
	syl	Ny*'i+regy+h*'a+za
	pron	Hungarian <1njEretj2ha:zc>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in NE Hungary. Pop.: 71000 (1970).
Nykobing	0.
	syl	Ny+ko:/+bing
	pron	Danish <1nyk$o:bAG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Denmark, on the W coast of Falster Island. Pop.: 90332 (1968).
nylghau	infl
	or	nylghaus
	syl	nyl+ghau
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nylghaus	infl
	head	nylghau
	or	nylghau
	syl	nyl+ghaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nylghau	0.
	syl	nyl+ghau
	pron	<1nilgc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nilgai}.
nylon	ety	C20: originally a trademark
nylon	1.
	syl	ny+lon
	pron	<1nIlon>
	pos	n.
	def	a class of synthetic polyamide materials made by copolymerizing dicarboxylic acids with diamines. They can be moulded into a variety of articles, such as combs and machine parts. Nylon monofilaments are used for bristles, etc., and nylon fibres can be spun into yarn.
nylon	2.a.
	syl	ny+lon
	pron	<1nIlon>
	pos	n.
	def	yarn or cloth made of nylon, used for clothing, stockings, etc.
nylon	2.b.
	syl	ny+lon
	pron	<1nIlon>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a nylon dress.
nylons	0.
	syl	ny+lons
	pron	<1nIlonz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	stockings made of nylon or other man-made material.
nymph	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin, from Greek numph*_e nymph; related to Latin n*_ubere to marry &- #!nym+phal@T or @T nym+phe@.an@T (#!n$Imf$I$$n)@T adj. &- #!nymph+like adj.
nymph	1.
	syl	nymph
	pron	<nimf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Myth.
	def	a spirit of nature envisaged as a beautiful maiden.
nymph	2.
	syl	nymph
	pron	<nimf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a beautiful young woman.
nymph	3.
	syl	nymph
	pron	<nimf>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of insects such as the dragonfly and mayfly. It resembles the adult, apart from having underdeveloped wings and reproductive organs, and develops into the adult without a pupal stage.
nympha	ety	C17: from Latin: bride, #7nymph 
nymphae	infl
	head	nympha
	syl	nym+phae
	pron	<-fE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nympha	0.
	syl	nym+pha
	pron	<1nimf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	either one of the labia minora. Also called: {labium minus pudendi}.
nymphaeaceous	ety	from New Latin, from Latin nymphaea water lily, ultimately from Greek numphaios sacred to nymphs
nymphaeaceous	0.
	syl	nym+phae:a+ceous
	pron	<2nimfi1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of plants, including the water lilies, that grow in water or marshes and have typically floating leaves and showy flowers.
nymphalid	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Nymph*_alis genus name, from Latin; see #7nymph 
nymphalid	1.
	syl	nym+pha+lid
	pron	<1nimf*lid>
	pos	n.
	def	any butterfly of the family typically having brightly coloured wings: includes the fritillaries, tortoiseshells, red admiral, and peacock.
nymphalid	2.
	syl	nym+pha+lid
	pron	<1nimf*lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
nymphet	ety	C17 (meaning: a young nymph) diminutive of #7nymph 
nymphet	0.
	syl	nymph+et
	pron	<1nimfit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young girl who is sexually precocious and desirable.
nymphos	infl
	head	nympho
	syl	nym+phos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nympho	0.
	syl	nym+pho
	pron	<1nimf*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {nymphomaniac}.
nympholepsy	ety	C18: from #7nympholept, on the model of epilepsy 
nympholepsies	infl
	head	nympholepsy
	syl	nym+pho+lep+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
nympholepsy	0.
	syl	nym+pho+lep+sy
	pron	<1nimf*2lepsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of violent emotion, esp. when associated with a desire for something that one cannot have.
nympholeptic	sub
	head	nympholepsy
	syl	nym+pho+1lep+tic
	pos	adj.
nympholept	ety	C19: from Greek numphol*_eptos caught by nymphs, from numph*_e nymph+ lambanein to seize
nympholept	0.
	syl	nym+pho+lept
	pron	<1nimf*2lept>
	pos	n.
	def	a person afflicted by nympholepsy.
nymphomania	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek n*'umph*_e nymph+-#7mania  &- @!nym+pho+#!ma+ni+ac n., adj.
nymphomania	0.
	syl	nym+pho+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2nimf*1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally intense and persistent desire in a woman for sexual intercourse. Compare {satyriasis}.
nymphomaniacal	sub
	head	nymphomania
	syl	nym+pho+ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2nimf*um*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
Nynorsk	ety	Norwegian: new Norse
Nynorsk	0.
	syl	Ny+norsk
	pron	Norwegian <1ny:ncrsk>, English <1nEnc:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two mutually intelligible official forms of written Norwegian: the most widely spoken form, derived from the dialect of W and N Norway. Also called: {Landsm*%al}. Compare {Bokm*%al}.
Nyoro	infl
	or	Nyoros
	syl	Nyo+ro
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nyoros	infl
	head	Nyoro
	or	Nyoro
	syl	Nyo+ros
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Nyoro	1.
	syl	Nyo+ro
	pron	<1njc:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Uganda.
Nyoro	2.
	syl	Nyo+ro
	pron	<1njc:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
nystagmus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek nustagmos; related to nustazein to nod
nystagmus	0.
	syl	nys+tag+mus
	pron	<ni1st@gm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an involuntary movement of the eyeball.
nystagmic	sub
	head	nystagmus
	syl	nys+1tag+mic
	pos	adj.
nystatin	ety	C20: from New York State, where it was originated +-#7in 
nystatin	0.
	syl	nys+ta+tin
	pron	<1nist*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic obtained from the bacterium used in the treatment of infections caused by certain fungi, esp.
Nyx	0.
	syl	Nyx
	pron	<niks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of the night, daughter of Chaos. Roman counterpart: {Nox}.
NZ	0.
	syl	NZ
	usage	international car registration for
	def	New Zealand.
N Zeal	alt
	head	NZ
	or	NZ
	syl	N. Zeal.
NZ	0.
	or	N Zeal
	syl	N.Z.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Zealand.
NZBC	0.
	syl	N.Z.B.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	New Zealand Broadcasting Commission. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
O	alt
	head	o
	or	o
	syl	O
	pron	<*u>
	pos	n.
o's	infl
	head	o
	syl	o's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
O's	infl
	head	o
	or	Os
	syl	O's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Os	infl
	head	o
	or	O's
	syl	Os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
o	1.
	or	O
	syl	o
	pron	<*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the 15th letter and fourth vowel of the modern English alphabet.
o	2.
	or	O
	syl	o
	pron	<*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several speech sounds represented by this letter, in English as in or
o	3.
	or	O
	syl	o
	pron	<*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nought}.
O	H1.1.
	syl	O
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	oxygen.
O	H1.2.
	syl	O
	qual	symbol for:
	def	a human blood type of the ABO group. See {universal donor}.
O	H1.3.
	syl	O
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Old.
O	H2.1.
	syl	O
	pron	<*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	a variant of {oh}.
O	H2.2.
	syl	O
	pron	<*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation introducing an invocation, entreaty, wish, etc..
	exam	1	O God&!
	exam	2	O for the wings of a dove&!
o	ety	from Latin octarius 
o	1.
	syl	o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	octavo.
o	2.
	syl	o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	old.
o	3.
	syl	o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	only.
o	4.
	syl	o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	order.
o	5.
	syl	o.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Pharmacol.
	def	pint.
O	1.
	syl	O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ocean.
O	2.
	syl	O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	octavo.
O	3.
	syl	O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	old.
o-	0.
	syl	o-
	pos	prefix.
	def	short for {{ortho-} (sense 4)}.
o'	0.
	syl	o'
	pron	<*>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal or archaic.
	def	shortened form of {of}.
	exam	1	a cup o' tea.
O'-	ety	from Irish Gaelic *'o, ua descendant
O'-	0.
	syl	O'-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	in surnames of Irish Gaelic origin
	def	descendant of.
	exam	1	O'Corrigan.
-o	ety	probably special use of #7oh 
-o	0.
	syl	-o
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming informal and slang variants and abbreviations, esp. of nouns.
	exam	1	wino;
	exam	2	lie doggo;
	exam	3	Jacko.
-o-	ety	from Greek, stem vowel of many nouns and adjectives in combination
-o-	0.
	syl	-o-
	usage	connective vowel.
	def	used to connect elements in a compound word.
	exam	1	chromosome;
	exam	2	filmography.
oaf	ety	C17: variant of Old English @alf #7elf 
oaf	0.
	syl	oaf
	pron	<*uf>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid or loutish person.
oafish	sub
	head	oaf
	syl	oaf+ish
	pos	adj.
oafishly	sub
	head	oaf
	syl	oaf+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
oafishness	sub
	head	oaf
	syl	oaf+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Oahu	0.
	syl	O:a:hu
	pron	<*u1a:hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in central Hawaii: the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands. Chief town: Honolulu. Pop.: 630528 (1970). Area: 1574 sq. km (608 sq. miles).
oak	ety	Old English *_ac; related to Old Norse eik, Old High German eih, Latin aesculus 
oak	1.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any deciduous or evergreen tree or shrub of the fagaceous genus having acorns as fruits and lobed leaves. See also {holm oak, cork oak, red oak, Turkey oak, durmast}.
oak	2.a.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used esp. as building timber and for making furniture.
oak	2.b.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oak table.
oak	3.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees that resemble the oak, such as the poison oak, silky oak, and Jerusalem oak.
oak	4.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	anything made of oak, esp. a heavy outer door to a set of rooms in an Oxford or Cambridge college.
oak	5.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of an oak tree, worn as a garland.
oak	6.
	syl	oak
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the dark brownish colour of oak wood.
gall	alt
	head	oak apple
	or	oak apple
	syl	gall
	pos	n.
oak apple	0.
	or	gall
	syl	oak ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brownish round galls on oak trees, containing the larva of certain wasps.
oaken	0.
	syl	oak+en
	pron	<1*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of the wood of the oak.
Oakham	0.
	syl	Oak+ham
	pron	<1*uk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E central England, in Leicestershire, formerly county town of Rutland. Pop.: 6411 (1971).
Oakland	0.
	syl	Oak+land
	pron	<1*ukl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and industrial centre in W California, on San Francisco Bay. Pop.: 345880 (1973 est.).
Annie	infl
	head	Oakley
	syl	An:nie.
	pos	n.
Oakley	0.
	syl	Oak:ley
	pron	<1*ukli>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1860-1926, U.S. markswoman.
the	infl
	head	Oaks
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Oaks	1.
	syl	Oaks
	pron	<*uks>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse race for fillies held annually at Epsom since 1779: one of the classics of English flat-racing.
Oaks	2.
	syl	Oaks
	pron	<*uks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar races.
oakum	ety	Old English *_acuma, variant of *_acumba, literally: off-combings, from *_a- off+ -cumba, from cemban to #7comb 
oakum	0.
	syl	oa:kum
	pron	<1*uk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loose fibre obtained by unravelling old rope, used esp. for caulking seams in wooden ships.
Oakville	0.
	syl	Oak+ville
	pron	<1*ukvil>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in SE Ontario on Lake Ontario southwest of Toronto: motor-vehicle industry. Pop.: 61483 (1971).
O  M	0.
	syl	O. ?& M.
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	organization and method (in studies of working methods).
OAP	0.
	syl	O.A.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	old age pension pensioner.
oar	ety	Old English *_ar, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse *_ar 
oar	1.
	syl	oar
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
	def	a long shaft of wood for propelling a boat by rowing, having a broad blade that is dipped into and pulled against the water. Oars were also used for steering certain kinds of ancient sailing boats.
oar	2.
	syl	oar
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {oarsman}.
put one's oar in	3.
	head	oar
	syl	put one's oar in.
	def	to interfere or interrupt.
oar	4.
	syl	oar
	pron	<c:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to row or propel with or as if with oars.
	exam	1	the two men were oaring their way across the lake.
oarless	sub
	head	oar
	syl	oar+less
	pos	adj.
oarlike	sub
	head	oar
	syl	oar+2like
	pos	adj.
oared	1.
	syl	oared
	pron	<c:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	equipped with oars.
oared	2.
	syl	oared
	pron	<c:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having oars as specified.
	exam	1	two-oared.
oarfish	ety	C19: referring to the flattened oarlike body
oarfish	infl
	or	oarfishes
	syl	oar+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oarfishes	infl
	head	oarfish
	or	oarfish
	syl	oar+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oarfish	0.
	syl	oar+fish
	pron	<1c:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a very long ribbonfish, with long slender ventral fins. Also called: {king of the herrings}.
oarlock	0.
	syl	oar+lock
	pron	<1c:2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {rowlock}.
oarsmen	infl
	head	oarsman
	syl	oars+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oarsman	0.
	syl	oars+man
	pron	<1c:zm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who rows, esp. one who rows in a racing boat.
oarsmanship	sub
	head	oarsman
	syl	oars+man+2ship
	pos	n.
OAS	1.
	syl	OAS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Organization of American States.
OAS	2.
	syl	OAS
	qual	abbrev. for:; Organisation de l'Arm*'ee Secr*`ete
	def	an organization of European settlers in Algeria who opposed Algerian independence by acts of terrorism (1961-63).
oasis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek, probably of Egyptian origin
oases	infl
	head	oasis
	syl	o:a:ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oasis	1.
	syl	o:a:sis
	pron	<*u1Asis>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile patch in a desert occurring where the water table approaches or reaches the ground surface.
oasis	2.
	syl	o:a:sis
	pron	<*u1Asis>
	pos	n.
	def	a refuge; haven.
oast	ety	Old English *_ast; related to Old Norse eisa fire
oast	1.
	syl	oast
	pron	<*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a kiln for drying hops.
oast	2.
	syl	oast
	pron	<*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	Also called {oast house}. a building containing such kilns, usually having a conical or pyramidal roof.
oat	ety	Old English *_ate, of obscure origin
oat	1.
	syl	oat
	pron	<*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an erect annual grass, grown in temperate regions for its edible seed.
oat	2.
	syl	oat
	pron	<*ut>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the seeds or fruits of this grass.
oat	3.
	syl	oat
	pron	<*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other grasses of the genus such as the wild oat.
oat	4.
	syl	oat
	pron	<*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a flute made from an oat straw.
oat	5.a.
	syl	oat
	pron	<*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	to feel exuberant.
oat	5.b.
	syl	oat
	pron	<*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	to feel self-important.
get one's oats	6.
	head	oat
	syl	get one's oats.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse.
sow one's (wild) oats	7.
	head	oat
	syl	sow one's (wild) oats.
	def	to indulge in adventure or promiscuity during youth.
oatcake	0.
	syl	oat+cake
	pron	<1*ut2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle unleavened cake of oatmeal.
oaten	0.
	syl	oat+en
	pron	<1*utN>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of oats or oat straw.
Titus	infl
	head	Oates
	syl	Ti:tus
	pron	<1tIt*s>
	pos	n.
Oates	0.
	syl	Oates
	pron	<*uts>
	pos	n.
	def	1649-1705, English conspirator. He fabricated the Popish Plot (1678), a supposed Catholic conspiracy to kill Charles II, burn London, and massacre Protestants. His perjury caused the execution of many innocent Catholics.
oat grass	0.
	syl	oat grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various oatlike grasses, esp. of the genera and of Eurasia and N. Africa.
oath	ety	Old English *_ath; related to Old Saxon, Old Frisian *_eth, Old High German eid 
oaths	infl
	head	oath
	syl	oaths
	pron	<*u@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oath	1.
	syl	oath
	pron	<*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a solemn pronouncement to affirm the truth of a statement or to pledge a person to some course of action, often involving a sacred being or object as witness.
oath	2.
	syl	oath
	pron	<*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of such a pronouncement.
oath	3.
	syl	oath
	pron	<*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	an irreverent or blasphemous expression, esp. one involving the name of a deity; curse.
upon	infl
	head	oath
	or	under oath
	syl	upon
under oath	infl
	head	oath
	or	upon
	syl	under oath.
oath	4.a.
	syl	oath
	pron	<*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	under the obligation of an oath.
oath	4.b.
	syl	oath
	pron	<*uT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	having sworn to tell the truth, usually with one's hand on the Bible.
take an oath	5.
	head	oath
	syl	take an oath.
	def	to declare formally with an oath or pledge, esp. before giving evidence.
oatmeal	1.
	syl	oat+meal
	pron	<1*ut2mEl>
	pos	n.
	def	meal ground from oats, used for making porridge, oatcakes, etc.
oatmeal	2.a.
	syl	oat+meal
	pron	<1*ut2mEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-yellow colour.
oatmeal	2.b.
	syl	oat+meal
	pron	<1*ut2mEl>
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	an oatmeal coat.
OAU	0.
	syl	O.A.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Organization of African Unity; an association of African states, established in 1963 to fight colonialism and promote unity among African nations.
Oaxaca	1.
	syl	Oa:xa+ca
	pron	<w*1ha:kR:>, Spanish <oa1$xaka>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Mexico, on the Pacific: includes most of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec; inhabited chiefly by Indians. Capital: Oaxaca de Ju*'arez. Pop.: 2171733 (1970). Area: 95363 sq. km (36820 sq. miles).
Oaxaca	2.
	syl	Oa:xa+ca
	pron	<w*1ha:kR:>, Spanish <oa1$xaka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Mexico, capital of Oaxaca state: founded in 1486 by the Aztecs and conquered by Spain in 1521. Pop.: 118810 (1975 est.). Official name: {Oa@.xa+ca de Ju*'a+rez} ($de #!$xwares).
Ob	0.
	syl	Ob
	pron	Russian <cpj>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the N central Soviet Union, formed at Bisk by the confluence of the Biya and Katun Rivers and flowing generally north to the {Gulf of Ob} (an inlet of the Arctic Ocean): one of the largest rivers in the world, with a drainage basin of about 2930000 sq. km (1131000 sq. miles). Length: 3682 km (2287 miles).
ob	ety	Latin: he (or she) died
ob	ety	Latin: incidentally; in passing
ob	1.
	syl	ob.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	on tombstones, etc.
	def	obiit.
ob	2.
	syl	ob.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	obiter.
ob	3.
	syl	ob.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	oboe.
ob-	ety	from Old French, from Latin ob. In compound words of Latin origin, ob- (and oc-, of-, op-) indicates: to, towards (object) ; against (oppose) ; away from (obsolete) ; before (obstetric) ; down, over (obtect) ; for the sake of (obsecrate) ; and is used as an intensifier (oblong) 
ob-	0.
	syl	ob-
	pos	prefix.
	def	inverse or inversely.
	exam	1	obovate.
OB	1.
	syl	O.B.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for:
	def	Old Boy.
OB	2.
	syl	O.B.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for:
	def	outside broadcast.
oba	0.
	syl	o:ba
	pron	<1c:ba:>, <-b*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in W Africa
	def	a Yoruba chief or ruler.
Obad	0.
	syl	Obad.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Obadiah.
Obadiah	1.
	syl	O:ba:di:ah
	pron	<2*ub*1dI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet.
Obadiah	2.
	syl	O:ba:di:ah
	pron	<2*ub*1dI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles, chiefly directed against Edom. Douay spelling: {Ab@.di@.as} (@ab#!da$I$$s).
Oban	0.
	syl	O:ban
	pron	<1*ubN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small port and resort in W Scotland, in NW Strathclyde on the Firth of Lorn. Pop.: 6910 (1971).
Olusegun	infl
	head	Obasanjo
	syl	O:lu:se:gun
	pron	<*u2lu:se1gun>
	pos	n.
Obasanjo	0.
	syl	O:ba:san:jo
	pron	<*u2basan1J*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, Nigerian general and statesman; head of state since 1976.
obb	0.
	syl	obb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	obbligato.
obbligato	ety	C18: from Italian, from obbligare to #7oblige 
obligato	alt
	head	obbligato
	or	obbligato
	syl	ob+li+ga+to
	pron	<2obli1ga:t*u>
obbligato	1.
	or	obligato
	syl	ob+bli+ga+to
	pron	<2obli1ga:t*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	not to be omitted in performance.
obbligatos	infl
	head	obbligato
	or	obbligati
	syl	ob+bli+ga+tos
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obbligati	infl
	head	obbligato
	or	obbligatos
	syl	ob+bli+ga+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obbligato	2.
	or	obligato
	syl	ob+bli+ga+to
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an essential part in a score.
	exam	1	with oboe obbligato.
obbligato	xref
	or	obligato
	syl	ob+bli+ga+to
	pron	<2obli1ga:t*u>
	qual	Music.
	def	See {ad lib}.
obconic	0.
	syl	ob+con+ic
	pron	<ob1konik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a fruit or similar part
	def	shaped like a cone and attached at the pointed end.
obcordate	0.
	syl	ob+cor+date
	pron	<ob1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	heart-shaped and attached at the pointed end.
	exam	1	obcordate leaves.
obdt	0.
	syl	obdt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	obedient.
obdurate	ety	C15: from Latin obd*_ur*_are to make hard, from ob- (intensive)+ d*_urus hard; compare #7endure 
obdurate	1.
	syl	ob+du+rate
	pron	<1obdjurit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily moved by feelings or supplication; hard-hearted.
obdurate	2.
	syl	ob+du+rate
	pron	<1obdjurit>
	pos	adj.
	def	impervious to persuasion, esp. to moral persuasion.
obduracy	sub
	head	obdurate
	or	obdurateness
	syl	ob+du+ra+cy
	pos	n.
obdurateness	sub
	head	obdurate
	or	obduracy
	syl	ob+du+rate+ness
	pos	n.
obdurately	sub
	head	obdurate
	syl	ob+du+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
OBE	0.
	syl	O.B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Officer of the Order of the British Empire (a Brit. title).
obeah	0.
	syl	o:be:ah
	pron	<1*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {obi%2}.
obedience	1.
	syl	o:be:di+ence
	pron	<*1bEdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being obedient.
obedience	2.
	syl	o:be:di+ence
	pron	<*1bEdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of obeying; dutiful or submissive behaviour.
obedience	3.
	syl	o:be:di+ence
	pron	<*1bEdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the authority vested in a Church or similar body.
obedience	4.
	syl	o:be:di+ence
	pron	<*1bEdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the collective group of persons submitting to this authority. See also: {passive obedience}.
obedient	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin oboediens, present participle of oboed*_ire to #7obey 
obedient	0.
	syl	o:be:di+ent
	pron	<*1bEdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	obeying or willing to obey.
obediently	sub
	head	obedient
	syl	o:1be:di+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
obedientiary	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin obedientiarius; see #7obedient, -ary
obedientiaries	infl
	head	obedientiary
	syl	o:be:di+en+tia+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obedientiary	0.
	syl	o:be:di+en+tia+ry
	pron	<*u2bEdi1enS*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the holder of any monastic office under the superior.
obeisance	ety	C14: from Old French ob*'eissant, present participle of ob*'eir to #7obey 
obeisance	1.
	syl	o:bei+sance
	pron	<*u1bAs*ns>, <*u1bE->
	pos	n.
	def	an attitude of deference or homage.
obeisance	2.
	syl	o:bei+sance
	pron	<*u1bAs*ns>, <*u1bE->
	pos	n.
	def	a gesture expressing obeisance.
obeisant	sub
	head	obeisance
	syl	o:1bei+sant
	pos	adj.
obeisantly	sub
	head	obeisance
	syl	o:1bei+sant+ly
	pos	adv.
obelisk	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek obeliskos a little spit, from obelos spit
obelisk	1.
	syl	ob+e:lisk
	pron	<1obilisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone pillar having a square or rectangular cross section and sides that taper towards a pyramidal top, often used as a monument in ancient Egypt.
obelisk	2.
	syl	ob+e:lisk
	pron	<1obilisk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {{dagger} (sense 2)}.
obeliscal	sub
	head	obelisk
	syl	ob+e:1lis+cal
	pos	adj.
obeliskoid	sub
	head	obelisk
	syl	ob+e:1lis+koid
	pos	adj.
obelize	ety	C17: from Greek obelizein 
obelise	alt
	head	obelize
	or	obelize
	syl	ob+e:lise
	pron	<1obi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
obelize	0.
	or	obelise
	syl	ob+e:lize
	pron	<1obi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a word or passage) with an obelus.
obelus	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek obelos spit
obeli	infl
	head	obelus
	syl	ob+e:li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obelus	1.
	syl	ob+e:lus
	pron	<1obil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark (&-#800588 or &:#800589) used in editions of ancient documents to indicate spurious words or passages.
obelus	2.
	syl	ob+e:lus
	pron	<1obil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{dagger} (sense 2)}.
Oberammergau	0.
	syl	O:ber+am+mer+gau
	pron	German <2o:b*r1am*rgau>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S West Germany, in Bavaria in the foothills of the Alps: famous for its Passion Play, performed by the villagers every ten years (except during the World Wars) since 1634, in thanksgiving for the end of the Black Death.
Oberhausen	0.
	syl	O:ber+hau+sen
	pron	German <1o:b*r2hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine-Herne Canal: site of the first ironworks in the Ruhr. Pop.: 240702 (1974 est.).
Oberland	0.
	syl	O:ber+land
	pron	<1*ub*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower parts of the Bernese Alps in central Switzerland, mostly in S Bern canton.
Oberon	H1.0.
	syl	O:ber:on
	pron	<1*ub*2ron>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval folklore
	def	the king of the fairies, husband of Titania.
Oberon	H2.0.
	syl	O:ber+on
	pron	<1*ub*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest of the five satellites of Uranus and the furthest from the planet.
Oberosterreich	0.
	syl	O:ber+*"o:ster+reich
	pron	<1o:b*r2$o:st*rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Upper Austria}.
obese	ety	C17: from Latin ob*_esus, from ob- (intensive)+ edere to eat
obese	0.
	syl	o:bese
	pron	<*u1bEs>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively fat or fleshy; corpulent.
obesity	sub
	head	obese
	or	obeseness
	syl	o:1be:si:ty
	pos	n.
obeseness	sub
	head	obese
	or	obesity
	syl	o:1bese+ness
	pos	n.
obey	ety	C13: from Old French ob*'eir, from Latin oboed*_ire, from ob- to, towards+ aud*_ire to hear
obey	1.
	syl	o:bey
	pron	<*1bA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry out (instructions or orders); comply with (demands).
obey	2.
	syl	o:bey
	pron	<*1bA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to behave or act in accordance with (one's feelings, whims, etc.).
obeyer	sub
	head	obey
	syl	o:1bey+er
	pos	n.
obfuscate	ety	C16: from Latin ob- (intensive)+ fusc*_are to blacken, from fuscus dark
obfuscate	1.
	syl	ob+fus+cate
	pron	<1obf^s2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obscure or darken.
obfuscate	2.
	syl	ob+fus+cate
	pron	<1obf^s2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perplex or bewilder.
obfuscation	sub
	head	obfuscate
	syl	ob+fus+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
obi	ety	C19: from Japanese
obis	infl
	head	obi
	or	obi
	syl	o:bis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obi	infl
	or	obis
	syl	o:bi.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obi	H1.0.
	syl	o:bi
	pron	<1*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad sash tied in a large flat bow at the back, worn by Japanese women and children as part of the national costume.
obi	ety	of West African origin; compare Edo obi poison
obeah	alt
	head	obi
	or	obi
	syl	o:be:ah
	pron	<1*ubi>
	pos	n.
obis	infl
	head	obi
	or	obeahs
	syl	o:bis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obeahs	infl
	head	obi
	or	obis
	syl	o:be:ahs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obi	H2.1.
	or	obeah
	syl	o:bi
	pron	<1*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of witchcraft originating in Africa and practised by the Negroes of the West Indies.
obi	H2.2.
	or	obeah
	syl	o:bi
	pron	<1*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a charm or amulet used in this.
obiism	sub
	head	obi
	syl	o:bi+ism
	pos	n.
obit	1.
	syl	ob:it
	pron	<1obit>, <1*ubit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {obituary}.
obit	2.
	syl	ob:it
	pron	<1obit>, <1*ubit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a memorial service.
obiter dictum	ety	Latin: something said in passing
obiter dicta	infl
	head	obiter dictum
	syl	ob:i+ter dic+ta
	pron	<1dikt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obiter dictum	1.
	syl	ob:i+ter dic+tum
	pron	<1obit*> <1dikt*m>, <1*u->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an observation by a judge on some point of law not directly in issue in the case before him and thus neither requiring his decision nor serving as a precedent, but nevertheless of persuasive authority.
obiter dictum	2.
	syl	ob:i+ter dic+tum
	pron	<1obit*> <1dikt*m>, <1*u->
	pos	n.
	def	any comment, remark, or observation made in passing.
obituary	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin obitu*_arius, from Latin ob*_ire to fall, from ob- down+ *_ire to go
obituaries	infl
	head	obituary
	syl	o:bi+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obituary	0.
	syl	o:bi+tu+ar:y
	pron	<*1bitju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a published announce?!ment of a death, often accompanied by a short biography of the dead person.
obituarist	sub
	head	obituary
	syl	o:1bi+tu+ar+ist
	pos	n.
obj	1.
	syl	obj.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	object(ive).
obj	2.
	syl	obj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	objection.
object	ety	C14: from Late Latin objectus something thrown before (the mind), from Latin obicere; see #7object %2
object	H1.1.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tangible and visible thing.
object	H1.2.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing seen as a focus or target for feelings, thought, etc..
	exam	1	an object of affection.
object	H1.3.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an aim, purpose, or objective.
object	H1.4.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a ridiculous or pitiable person, spectacle, etc.
object	H1.5.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	that towards which cognition is directed, esp. the external world as opposed to the ego.
object	H1.6.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase whose referent is the recipient of the action of a verb. See also {direct object, indirect object}.
object	H1.7.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<1obJikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase that is governed by a preposition.
no object	8.
	head	object
	syl	no object.
	def	not a hindrance or obstacle.
	exam	1	money is no object.
object	ety	C15: from Latin obicere, from ob- against+ jacere to throw
object	H2.1.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to state as an objection.
	exam	1	he objected that his motives had been good.
object	H2.2.
	syl	ob+ject
	pron	<*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to raise or state an objection (to); present an argument (against).
object ball	0.
	syl	ob+ject ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	any ball except the cue ball, esp. one which the striker aims to hit with the cue ball.
object glass	0.
	syl	ob+ject glass
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	another name for {objective} (sense 10).
objectifies	infl
	head	objectify
	syl	ob+jec+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
objectifying	infl
	head	objectify
	syl	ob+jec+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
objectified	infl
	head	objectify
	syl	ob+jec+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
objectify	0.
	syl	ob+jec+ti+fy
	pron	<*b1Jekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent concretely; present as an object.
objectification	sub
	head	objectify
	syl	ob+2jec+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
objection	1.
	syl	ob+jec+tion
	pron	<*b1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression, statement, or feeling of opposition or dislike.
objection	2.
	syl	ob+jec+tion
	pron	<*b1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause for such an expression, statement, or feeling.
objection	3.
	syl	ob+jec+tion
	pron	<*b1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of objecting.
objectionable	0.
	syl	ob+jec+tion+a:ble
	pron	<*b1JekS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant, offensive, or repugnant.
objectionability	sub
	head	objectionable
	or	objectionableness
	syl	ob+2jec+tion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
objectionableness	sub
	head	objectionable
	or	objectionability
	syl	ob+1jec+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
objectionably	sub
	head	objectionable
	syl	ob+1jec+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
objective	1.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing independently of perception; being a material object as opposed to a concept, idea, etc.
objective	2.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	undistorted by emotion or personal bias.
objective	3.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to actual and external phenomena as opposed to thoughts, feelings, etc.
objective	4.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of disease symptoms
	def	perceptible to persons other than the individual affected.
objective	5.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns and pronouns, esp. in languages having only two cases, that is used to identify the direct object of a finite verb or preposition and for various other purposes. In English the objective case of pronouns is also used in many elliptical constructions (as in as the subject of a gerund (as in informally as a predicate complement (as in and in nonstandard use as part of a compound subject (as in See also {accusative}.
objective	6.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, or relating to a goal or aim.
objective	7.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the object of one's endeavours; goal; aim.
objective	8.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an actual phenomenon; reality.
objective	9.a.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the objective case.
objective	9.b.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or speech element in the objective case.
objective	10.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {object glass}.
objective	10.a.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the lens or combination of lenses nearest to the object in an optical instrument.
objective	10.b.
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the lens or combination of lenses forming the image in a camera or projector.
objective	xref
	syl	ob+jec+tive
	pron	<*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Abbrev.: {obj}. Compare {subjective}. &- {ob+jec+tiv+al} (@!$Abd#f$ek#!ta$Iv$$l)
objectively	sub
	head	objective
	syl	ob+1jec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
objectiveness	sub
	head	objective
	or	objectivity
	syl	ob+1jec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
objectivity	sub
	head	objective
	or	objectiveness
	syl	ob+jec+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
objective genitive	0.
	syl	ob+jec+tive gen+i:tive
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a use of the genitive case to express an objective relationship, as in Latin (fear of death).
objective point	0.
	syl	ob+jec+tive point
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a place or position towards which forces are directed.
objectivism	1.
	syl	ob+jec+tiv+ism
	pron	<*b1Jekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to stress what is objective.
objectivism	2.
	syl	ob+jec+tiv+ism
	pron	<*b1Jekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that reality is objective, and that sense data correspond with it.
objectivist	sub
	head	objectivism
	syl	ob+1jec+tiv+ist
	pos	n.
objectivistic	sub
	head	objectivism
	syl	ob+2jec+tiv+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
objectivistically	sub
	head	objectivism
	syl	ob+2jec+tiv+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
object language	0.
	syl	ob+ject lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a language described by or being investigated by another language. Compare {metalanguage}.
object lesson	0.
	syl	ob+ject les+son
	pos	n.
	def	a practical demonstration of some principle or ideal.
object program	0.
	syl	ob+ject pro+gram
	pos	n.
	def	a computer program transcribed from the equivalent source program into machine language by the compiler or assembler.
objet d'art	ety	French: object of art
objets d'art	infl
	head	objet d'art
	syl	ob+jets d'art
	pron	<cbZe> <1da:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
objet d'art	0.
	syl	ob+jet d'art
	pron	French. <cbZe> <1da:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a small object considered to be of artistic worth.
objet trouv'e	ety	C20: French: found object
objets trouv'es	infl
	head	objet trouv'e
	syl	ob+jets trou+v*'es
	pron	<cbZe> <tru1vA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
objet trouv'e	0.
	syl	ob+jet trou+v*'e
	pron	French. <cbZe> <tru1vA>
	pos	n.
	def	any ordinary object considered from an aesthetic viewpoint.
objurgate	ety	C17: from Latin objurg*_are, from ob- against+ jurg*_are to scold
objurgate	0.
	syl	ob+jur+gate
	pron	<1obJ*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scold or reprimand.
objurgation	sub
	head	objurgate
	syl	ob+jur+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
objurgator	sub
	head	objurgate
	syl	ob+jur+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
objurgatory	sub
	head	objurgate
	or	objurgative
	syl	ob+jur+ga+to:ry
	pron	<ob1JR:g*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
objurgative	sub
	head	objurgate
	or	objurgatory
	syl	ob+1jur+ga+tive
	pos	adj.
obl	1.
	syl	obl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	oblique.
obl	2.
	syl	obl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	oblong.
oblanceolate	0.
	syl	ob+lan+ce:o+late
	pron	<ob1la:nsi*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of leaves
	def	having a broad rounded apex and a tapering base.
oblast	ety	from Russian, from Old Slavonic, vlast government
oblast	0.
	syl	ob+last
	pron	<1obla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative and territorial division in some republics of the Soviet Union.
oblate	ety	C18: from New Latin obl*_atus lengthened, from Latin ob- towards+ l*_atus, past participle of ferre to bring
oblate	H1.0.
	syl	ob+late
	pron	<1oblAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an equatorial diameter of greater length than the polar diameter.
	exam	1	the earth is an oblate sphere.
oblately	sub
	head	oblate
	syl	ob+late+ly
	pos	adv.
oblate	ety	C19: from French oblat, from Medieval Latin obl*_atus, from Latin offerre to #7offer 
oblate	H2.0.
	syl	ob+late
	pron	<1oblAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person dedicated to a monastic or reli?!gious life.
oblation	ety	C15: from Church Latin obl*_ati*_o; see #7oblate %2
oblation	1.
	syl	ob+la+tion
	pron	<o1blAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the offering of the bread and wine of the Eucharist to God.
oblation	2.
	syl	ob+la+tion
	pron	<o1blAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	any offering made for religious or charitable purposes.
oblatory	sub
	head	oblation
	or	oblational
	syl	ob+la+to:ry
	pron	<1obl*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
oblational	sub
	head	oblation
	or	oblatory
	syl	ob+1la+tion+al
	pos	adj.
obligate	ety	C16: from Latin oblig*_are to #7oblige 
obligate	1.
	syl	ob+li+gate
	pron	<1obli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to compel, constrain, or oblige morally or legally.
obligate	2.
	syl	ob+li+gate
	pron	<1obli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	to bind (property, funds, etc.) as security.
obligate	3.
	syl	ob+li+gate
	pron	<1obli2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	compelled, bound, or restricted.
obligate	4.
	syl	ob+li+gate
	pron	<1obli2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	able to exist under only one set of environmental conditions.
	exam	1	an obligate parasite cannot live independently of its host.
obligable	sub
	head	obligate
	syl	ob+li+ga:ble
	pos	adj.
obligative	sub
	head	obligate
	syl	ob+1lig:a+tive
	pos	adj.
obligator	sub
	head	obligate
	syl	ob+li+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
obligation	1.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral or legal requirement; duty.
obligation	2.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of obligating or the state of being obligated.
obligation	3.a.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a legally enforceable agreement to perform some act, esp. to pay money, for the benefit of another party.
obligation	4.a.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a written contract containing a penalty.
obligation	4.b.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument acknowledging indebtedness to secure the repayment of money borrowed.
obligation	5.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing to which one is bound morally or legally.
obligation	6.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something owed in return for a service or favour.
obligation	7.
	syl	ob+li+ga+tion
	pron	<2obli1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a service or favour for which one is indebted.
obligational	sub
	head	obligation
	syl	ob+li+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
obligato	0.
	syl	ob+li+ga+to
	pron	<2obli1ga:t*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	a variant spelling of {obbligato}.
obligatory	1.
	syl	ob+lig:a+to:ry
	pron	<o1blig*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	required to be done, obtained, possessed, etc.
obligatory	2.
	syl	ob+lig:a+to:ry
	pron	<o1blig*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of or constituting an obligation.
obligatorily	sub
	head	obligatory
	syl	ob+1lig:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
oblige	ety	C13: from Old French obliger, from Latin oblig*_are, from ob- to, towards+ lig*_are to bind
oblige	1.
	syl	o:blige
	pron	<*1blIJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to bind or constrain (someone to do something) by legal, moral, or physical means.
oblige	2.
	syl	o:blige
	pron	<*1blIJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make indebted or grateful to (someone) by doing a favour or service.
	exam	1	we are obliged to you for dinner.
oblige	3.
	syl	o:blige
	pron	<*1blIJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do a service or favour to (someone).
	exam	1	she obliged the guest with a song.
obliger	sub
	head	oblige
	syl	o:1blig+er
	pos	n.
obligee	1.
	syl	ob+li+gee
	pron	<2obli1JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in whose favour an obligation, contract, or bond is created; creditor.
obligee	2.
	syl	ob+li+gee
	pron	<2obli1JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who receives a bond.
obliging	0.
	syl	o:blig+ing
	pron	<*1blIJiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready to do favours; agreeable; kindly.
obligingly	sub
	head	obliging
	syl	o:1blig+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
obligingness	sub
	head	obliging
	syl	o:1blig+ing+ness
	pos	n.
obligor	1.
	syl	ob+li+gor
	pron	<2obli1gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who binds himself by contract to perform some obligation; debtor.
obligor	2.
	syl	ob+li+gor
	pron	<2obli1gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives a bond.
oblique	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin obl*_iquus, of obscure origin
oblique	1.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	at an angle; slanting; sloping.
oblique	2.a.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of lines, planes, etc.
	def	neither perpendicular nor parallel to one another or to another line, plane, etc.
oblique	2.b.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not related to or containing a right angle.
oblique	3.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	indirect or evasive.
oblique	4.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting any case of nouns, pronouns, etc., other than the nominative.
oblique	5.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having asymmetrical sides or planes.
	exam	1	an oblique leaf.
oblique	6.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a map projection
	def	constituting a type of zenithal projection in which the plane of projection is tangential to the earth's surface at some point between the equator and the poles.
oblique	7.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	n.
	def	something oblique, esp. a line.
oblique	8.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {solidus}.
oblique	9.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	the act of changing course by less than 90?%.
oblique	10.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take or have an oblique direction.
oblique	11.
	syl	o:blique
	pron	<*1blEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a military formation
	def	to move forward at an angle.
obliquely	sub
	head	oblique
	syl	o:1blique+ly
	pos	adv.
obliqueness	sub
	head	oblique
	syl	o:1blique+ness
	pos	n.
oblique angle	0.
	syl	o:blique an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle that is not a right angle or any multiple of a right angle.
oblique narration	0.
	syl	o:blique nar+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {indirect speech}. Also called: {oblique speech}.
oblique sailing	0.
	syl	o:blique sail+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a ship's movement on a course that is not due north, south, east, or west.
obliquities	infl
	head	obliquity
	syl	o:bliq:ui+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obliquity	1.
	syl	o:bliq:ui+ty
	pron	<*1blikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being oblique.
obliquity	2.
	syl	o:bliq:ui+ty
	pron	<*1blikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a deviation from the perpendicular or horizontal.
obliquity	3.
	syl	o:bliq:ui+ty
	pron	<*1blikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral or mental deviation.
obliquity	4.
	syl	o:bliq:ui+ty
	pron	<*1blikwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {obliquity of the ecliptic}. the angle between the plane of the earth's orbit and that of the celestial equator, equal to approximately 23?% 27@'#800590 at present.
obliquitous	sub
	head	obliquity
	syl	o:1bliq:ui+tous
	pos	adj.
obliterate	ety	C16: from Latin oblitter*_are to erase, from ob- out+ littera letter
obliterate	0.
	syl	o:blit+e:rate
	pron	<*1blit*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy every trace of; wipe out completely.
obliteration	sub
	head	obliterate
	syl	o:2blit+e:1ra+tion
	pos	n.
obliterative	sub
	head	obliterate
	syl	o:1blit+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
obliterator	sub
	head	obliterate
	syl	o:1blit+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
oblivion	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin obl*_ivi*_o forgetfulness, from obl*_ivisc*_i to forget
oblivion	1.
	syl	o:bliv:i+on
	pron	<*1blivi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being forgotten or disregarded.
oblivion	2.
	syl	o:bliv:i+on
	pron	<*1blivi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being mentally withdrawn or blank.
oblivion	3.
	syl	o:bliv:i+on
	pron	<*1blivi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an intentional overlooking, esp. of political offences; amnesty; pardon.
oblivious	0.
	syl	o:bliv:i+ous
	pron	<*1blivi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	unaware or forgetful.
obliviously	sub
	head	oblivious
	syl	ob+1liv:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
obliviousness	sub
	head	oblivious
	syl	ob+1liv:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
oblong	ety	C15: from Latin oblongus, from ob- (intensive)+ longus #7long %1
oblong	1.
	syl	ob+long
	pron	<1ob2loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an elongated, esp. rectangular, shape.
oblong	2.
	syl	ob+long
	pron	<1ob2loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure or object having this shape.
obloquy	ety	C15: from Latin obloquium contradiction, from ob- against+ loqu*_i to speak
obloquies	infl
	head	obloquy
	syl	ob+lo+quies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obloquy	1.
	syl	ob+lo+quy
	pron	<1obl*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	defamatory or censorious statements, esp. when directed against one person.
obloquy	2.
	syl	ob+lo+quy
	pron	<1obl*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	disgrace brought about by public abuse.
obmutescence	ety	C17: from Latin obm*_utescere to become mute &- @!ob+mu+#!tes+cent adj.
obmutescence	0.
	syl	ob+mu+tes+cence
	pron	<2obmju:1tes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	persistent silence.
obnoxious	ety	C16: from Latin obnoxius, from ob- to+ noxa injury, from noc*_ere to harm
obnoxious	1.
	syl	ob+nox+ious
	pron	<*b1nokS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely unpleasant.
obnoxious	2.
	syl	ob+nox+ious
	pron	<*b1nokS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	exposed to harm, injury, etc.
obnoxiously	sub
	head	obnoxious
	syl	ob+1nox+ious+ly
	pos	adv.
obnoxiousness	sub
	head	obnoxious
	syl	ob+1nox+ious+ness
	pos	n.
obnubilate	ety	C16: ultimately from Latin obn*_ubil*_are to cover with clouds, from nubes cloud
obnubilate	0.
	syl	ob+nu+bil+ate
	pron	<ob1nju:bi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to darken or obscure.
oboe	ety	C18: via Italian oboe, phonetic approxima?!tion to French haut bois, literally: high wood (referring to its pitch)
oboe	1.
	syl	o:boe
	pron	<1*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a woodwind instrument of the family that includes the bassoon and cor anglais, consisting of a conical tube fitted with a mouthpiece having a double reed. It has a penetrating nasal tone. Range: about two octaves plus a sixth upwards from B flat below middle C.
oboe	2.
	syl	o:boe
	pron	<1*ub*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays this instrument in an orchestra.
	exam	1	second oboe.
oboist	sub
	head	oboe
	syl	o:bo+ist
	pos	n.
oboe da caccia	ety	Italian: hunting oboe
oboe da caccia	0.
	syl	o:boe da cac+cia
	pron	<d*> <1k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete member of the oboe family; the predecessor of the cor anglais.
oboe d'amore	0.
	syl	o:boe d'a:mo:re
	pron	<da:1mc:rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of oboe pitched a minor third lower than the oboe itself. It is used chiefly in the performance of baroque music.
obolus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek obolos small coin, nail; related to obelos spit, variant of #7obelus 
obol	alt
	head	obolus
	or	obolus
	syl	ob:ol
	pron	<1obol>
	pos	n.
oboli	infl
	head	obolus
	or	obols
	syl	ob:o+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obols	infl
	head	obolus
	or	oboli
	syl	ob:ols.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obolus	1.
	or	obol
	syl	ob:o+lus
	pron	<1ob*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern Greek unit of weight equal to one tenth of a gram.
obolus	2.
	or	obol
	syl	ob:o+lus
	pron	<1ob*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver coin of ancient Greece worth one sixth of a drachma.
(Apollo) Milton	infl
	head	Obote
	syl	(Apollo) Mil:ton.
	pos	n.
Obote	0.
	syl	O:bo:te
	pron	<o1b*utA>, <-ti>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Ugandan politician; prime minister of Uganda (1962-66) and president (1966-71). He was deposed by Amin.
obovate	0.
	syl	ob+o:vate
	pron	<ob1*uvAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf or similar flat part
	def	shaped like the longitudinal section of an egg with the narrower end at the base; inversely ovate.
obovoid	0.
	syl	ob+o:void
	pron	<ob1*uvcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fruit or similar solid part
	def	egg-shaped with the narrower end at the base. Compare {{ovoid} (sense 2)}.
obreption	ety	C17: from Latin obreptio, from obrepere to creep up to
obreption	0.
	syl	ob+rep+tion
	pron	<o1brepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the obtaining of something, such as a gift, by giving false information. Compare {{subreption} (sense 1)}.
obs	1.
	syl	obs.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	obscure.
obs	2.
	syl	obs.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	observation.
obs	3.
	syl	obs.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Obs}. observatory.
obs	4.
	syl	obs.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	obsolete.
obscene	ety	C16: from Latin obsc*_enus inauspicious, perhaps related to caenum filth
obscene	1.
	syl	ob+scene
	pron	<*b1sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive or outrageous to accepted standards of decency or modesty.
obscene	2.
	syl	ob+scene
	pron	<*b1sEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of publications, etc.
	def	having a tendency to deprave or corrupt.
obscene	3.
	syl	ob+scene
	pron	<*b1sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	disgusting; repellent.
	exam	1	an obscene massacre.
obscenely	sub
	head	obscene
	syl	ob+1scene+ly
	pos	adv.
obscenities	infl
	head	obscenity
	syl	ob+scen+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obscenity	1.
	syl	ob+scen+i:ty
	pron	<*b1seniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being obscene.
obscenity	2.
	syl	ob+scen+i:ty
	pron	<*b1seniti>
	pos	n.
	def	an obscene act, statement, work, etc.
obscurant	1.
	syl	ob+scur+ant
	pron	<*b1skju*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an opposer of reform and enlightenment. {~}
obscurant	2.
	syl	ob+scur+ant
	pron	<*b1skju*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to an obscurant.
obscurant	3.
	syl	ob+scur+ant
	pron	<*b1skju*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	causing obscurity. &- {@!ob+scu+#!rant+ism} &- {@!ob+scu+#!rant+ist}
obscure	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin obsc*_urus dark
obscure	1.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unclear or abstruse.
obscure	2.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinct, vague, or indefinite.
obscure	3.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	inconspicuous or unimportant.
obscure	4.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden, secret, or remote.
obscure	5.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vowel
	def	reduced to or transformed into a neutral vowel ($$).
obscure	6.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy, dark, clouded, or dim.
obscure	7.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unclear, vague, or hidden.
obscure	8.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or cloud over.
obscure	9.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to pronounce (a vowel) with articulation that causes it to become a neutral sound represent?!ed by ($$).
obscure	10.
	syl	ob+scure
	pron	<*b1skju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {obscurity}.
obscuration	sub
	head	obscure
	syl	ob+scu+ra+tion
	pron	<2obskju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
obscurely	sub
	head	obscure
	syl	ob+1scure+ly
	pos	adv.
obscureness	sub
	head	obscure
	syl	ob+1scure+ness
	pos	n.
obscurities	infl
	head	obscurity
	syl	ob+scu+ri:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obscurity	1.
	syl	ob+scu+ri:ty
	pron	<*b1skju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being obscure.
obscurity	2.
	syl	ob+scu+ri:ty
	pron	<*b1skju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	an obscure person or thing.
obscurum per obscurius	ety	Latin: the obscure by the more obscure
obscurum per obscurius	0.
	syl	ob+scur+um per ob+scur+i:us
	pron	<*b1skju*r*m> <pR:> <*b1skju*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {ignotum per ignotius}.
obsecrate	ety	C16: from Latin obsecr*_are to entreat (in the name of the gods), from ob- for the sake of+ sacr*_are to hold in reverence; see #7sacred 
obsecrate	0.
	syl	ob+se+crate
	pron	<1obsi2krAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for {beseech}.
obsecration	sub
	head	obsecrate
	syl	ob+se+1cra+tion
	pos	n.
obsequent	ety	C16 (in the obsolete sense: yielding): from Latin obsequ*_i, from sequ*_i to follow
obsequent	0.
	syl	ob+se+quent
	pron	<1obsikw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a river
	def	flowing into a subsequent stream in the opposite direction to the original slope of the land.
obsequies	ety	C14: via Anglo-Norman from Medieval Latin obsequiae (influenced by Latin exsequiae) , from obsequium compliance
obsequy	infl
	head	obsequies
	syl	ob+se+quy.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
obsequies	0.
	syl	ob+se+quies
	pron	<1obsikwiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	funeral rites.
obsequious	ety	C15: from Latin obsequi*_osus compliant, from obsequium compliance, from obsequi to follow, from ob- to+ sequi to follow
obsequious	1.
	syl	ob+se+qui+ous
	pron	<*b1sEkwi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	obedient or attentive in an ingratiating or servile manner.
obsequious	2.
	syl	ob+se+qui+ous
	pron	<*b1sEkwi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	submissive or compliant.
obsequiously	sub
	head	obsequious
	syl	ob+1se+qui+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
obsequiousness	sub
	head	obsequious
	syl	ob+1se+qui+ous+ness
	pos	n.
observance	1.
	syl	ob+ser+vance
	pron	<*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	recognition of or compliance with a law, custom, practice, etc.
observance	2.
	syl	ob+ser+vance
	pron	<*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of such recognition.
observance	3.
	syl	ob+ser+vance
	pron	<*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a ritual, ceremony, or practice, esp. of a religion.
observance	4.
	syl	ob+ser+vance
	pron	<*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	observation or attention.
observance	5.
	syl	ob+ser+vance
	pron	<*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of strictness of a religious order or community in following its rule.
observance	6.
	syl	ob+ser+vance
	pron	<*b1zR:v*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	respectful or deferential attention.
observant	1.
	syl	ob+ser+vant
	pron	<*b1zR:v*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	paying close attention to detail; watchful or heedful.
observant	2.
	syl	ob+ser+vant
	pron	<*b1zR:v*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering strictly to rituals, ceremonies, laws, etc.
observantly	sub
	head	observant
	syl	ob+1ser+vant+ly
	pos	adv.
observation	1.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of observing or the state of being observed.
observation	2.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a comment or remark.
observation	3.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	detailed examination of phenomena prior to analysis, diagnosis, or interpretation.
	exam	1	the patient was under observation.
observation	4.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the facts learned from observing.
observation	5.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {observance}.
observation	6.a.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sight taken with an instrument to determine the position of an observer relative to that of a given heavenly body.
observation	6.b.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion
	pron	<2obz*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the data so taken.
observational	sub
	head	observation
	syl	ob+ser+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
observation car	0.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion car
	pos	n.
	def	a railway carriage fitted with large expanses of glass to provide a good view of the scenery.
observation post	0.
	syl	ob+ser+va+tion post
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a position from which observations can be made or from which fire can be directed.
observatories	infl
	head	observatory
	syl	ob+ser+va+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
observatory	1.
	syl	ob+ser+va+to:ry
	pron	<*b1zR:v*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution or building specially designed and equipped for observing meteorological and astronomical phenomena.
observatory	2.
	syl	ob+ser+va+to:ry
	pron	<*b1zR:v*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	any building or structure providing an extensive view of its surroundings.
observe	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin observ*_are, from ob- to+ serv*_are to watch
observe	1.
	syl	ob+serve
	pron	<*b1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to see; perceive; notice.
	exam	1	we have observed that you steal.
observe	2.
	syl	ob+serve
	pron	<*b1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to watch (something) carefully; pay attention to (something).
observe	3.
	syl	ob+serve
	pron	<*b1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make observations of (something), esp. scientific ones.
observe	4.
	syl	ob+serve
	pron	<*b1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. usually foll. by on or upon; when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make a comment or remark.
	exam	1	the speaker observed that times had changed.
observe	5.
	syl	ob+serve
	pron	<*b1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abide by, keep, or follow (a custom, tradition, law, holiday, etc.).
observable	sub
	head	observe
	syl	ob+1serv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
observableness	sub
	head	observe
	or	observability
	syl	ob+1serv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
observability	sub
	head	observe
	or	observableness
	syl	ob+2serv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
observably	sub
	head	observe
	syl	ob+1serv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
observer	1.
	syl	ob+serv+er
	pron	<*b1zR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that observes.
observer	2.
	syl	ob+serv+er
	pron	<*b1zR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attends a conference, etc., solely to note the proceedings.
observer	3.
	syl	ob+serv+er
	pron	<*b1zR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained to identify aircraft, esp. a member of an aircrew.
obsess	ety	C16: from Latin obsessus besieged, past participle of obsid*_ere, from ob- in front of+ sed*_ere to sit
obsess	0.
	syl	ob+sess
	pron	<*b1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preoccupy completely; haunt.
obsessive	sub
	head	obsess
	syl	ob+1ses+sive
	pos	adj.
obsessively	sub
	head	obsess
	syl	ob+1ses+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
obsessiveness	sub
	head	obsess
	syl	ob+1ses+sive+ness
	pos	n.
obsession	1.
	syl	ob+ses+sion
	pron	<*b1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a persistent idea or impulse that continually forces its way into consciousness, esp. one associated with anxiety and mental illness.
obsession	2.
	syl	ob+ses+sion
	pron	<*b1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a persistent preoccupation, idea, or feeling.
obsession	3.
	syl	ob+ses+sion
	pron	<*b1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of obsessing or the state of being obsessed.
obsessional	sub
	head	obsession
	syl	ob+1ses+sion+al
	pos	adj.
obsessionally	sub
	head	obsession
	syl	ob+1ses+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
obsidian	ety	C17: from Latin obsidi*_anus, erroneous transcription of obsi*_anus (lapis) (stone of) Obsius, the name (in Pliny) of the discoverer of a stone resembling obsidian
obsidian	0.
	syl	ob+sid+i:an
	pron	<ob1sidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark glassy volcanic rock formed by very rapid solidification of lava.
obsolesce	0.
	syl	ob+so+lesce
	pron	<2obs*1les>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become obsolete.
obsolescent	ety	C18: from Latin obsolescere; see #7obsolete 
obsolescent	0.
	syl	ob+so+les+cent
	pron	<2obs*1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming obsolete or out of date.
obsolescence	sub
	head	obsolescent
	syl	ob+so+1les+cence
	pos	n.
obsolescently	sub
	head	obsolescent
	syl	ob+so+1les+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
obsolete	ety	C16: from Latin obsol*_etus worn out, past participle of obsol*_ere (unattested), from ob- opposite to+ sol*_ere to be used
obsolete	1.
	syl	ob+so+lete
	pron	<1obs*2lEt>, <2obs*1lEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of use or practice; not current.
obsolete	2.
	syl	ob+so+lete
	pron	<1obs*2lEt>, <2obs*1lEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of date; unfashionable or outmoded.
obsolete	3.
	syl	ob+so+lete
	pron	<1obs*2lEt>, <2obs*1lEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of parts, organs, etc.
	def	vestigial; rudimentary.
obsoletely	sub
	head	obsolete
	syl	ob+so+2lete+ly
	pos	adv.
obsoleteness	sub
	head	obsolete
	syl	ob+so+2lete+ness
	pos	n.
obstacle	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin obst*_aculum, from obst*_are, from ob- against+ st*_are to stand
obstacle	1.
	syl	ob+sta+cle
	pron	<1obst*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that opposes or hinders something.
obstacle	2.
	syl	ob+sta+cle
	pron	<1obst*kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fence or hedge used in show jumping.
obstacle race	0.
	syl	ob+sta+cle race
	pos	n.
	def	a race in which competitors have to negotiate various obstacles.
obstet	0.
	syl	obstet.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	obstetric(s).
obstetric	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin obstetr*_icius, from obstetrix a midwife, literally: woman who stands opposite, from obst*_are to stand against; see #7obstacle 
obstetrical	alt
	head	obstetric
	or	obstetric
	syl	ob+stet+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
obstetric	0.
	or	obstetrical
	syl	ob+stet+ric
	pron	<ob1stetrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics.
obstetrically	sub
	head	obstetric
	syl	ob+1stet+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
obstetrician	0.
	syl	ob+ste+tri+cian
	pron	<2obste1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a physician who specializes in obstetrics.
obstetrics	0.
	syl	ob+stet+rics
	pron	<ob1stetriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and the treatment of women before and after childbirth.
obstinacies	infl
	head	obstinacy
	syl	ob+sti+na+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
obstinacy	1.
	syl	ob+sti+na+cy
	pron	<1obstin*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being obstinate.
obstinacy	2.
	syl	ob+sti+na+cy
	pron	<1obstin*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstinate act, attitude, etc.
obstinate	ety	C14: from Latin obstin*_atus, past participle of obstin*_are to persist in, from ob- (intensive)+ stin-, variant of stare to stand
obstinate	1.
	syl	ob+sti+nate
	pron	<1obstinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering fixedly to a particular opinion, attitude, course of action, etc.
obstinate	2.
	syl	ob+sti+nate
	pron	<1obstinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-willed or headstrong.
obstinate	3.
	syl	ob+sti+nate
	pron	<1obstinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to subdue or alleviate; persistent.
	exam	1	an obstinate fever.
obstinately	sub
	head	obstinate
	syl	ob+sti+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
obstipation	ety	C16: from Latin obst*_ip*_ati*_o, from ob- (intensive)+ st*_ip*_are to press together
obstipation	0.
	syl	ob+sti+pa+tion
	pron	<2obsti1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a severe form of constipation, usually resulting from obstruction of the intestinal tract.
obstreperous	ety	C16: from Latin, from obstrep?!ere, from ob- against+ strepere to roar
obstreperous	0.
	syl	ob+strep+er+ous
	pron	<*b1strep*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	noisy or rough, esp. in resisting restraint or control.
obstreperously	sub
	head	obstreperous
	syl	ob+1strep+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
obstreperousness	sub
	head	obstreperous
	syl	ob+1strep+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
obstruct	ety	C17: from Latin: built against, past participle of obstruere, from ob- against+ struere to build
obstruct	1.
	syl	ob+struct
	pron	<*b1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block (a road, passageway, etc.) with an obstacle.
obstruct	2.
	syl	ob+struct
	pron	<*b1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (progress or activity) difficult.
obstruct	3.
	syl	ob+struct
	pron	<*b1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impede or block a clear view of.
obstructer	sub
	head	obstruct
	or	obstructor
	syl	ob+1struct+er
	pos	n.
obstructor	sub
	head	obstruct
	or	obstructer
	syl	ob+1struc+tor
	pos	n.
obstructive	sub
	head	obstruct
	syl	ob+1struc+tive
	pos	adj. n.
obstructively	sub
	head	obstruct
	syl	ob+1struc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
obstructiveness	sub
	head	obstruct
	syl	ob+1struc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
obstruction	1.
	syl	ob+struc+tion
	pron	<*b1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that obstructs.
obstruction	2.
	syl	ob+struc+tion
	pron	<*b1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of obstructing.
obstruction	3.
	syl	ob+struc+tion
	pron	<*b1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	delay of business, esp. in a legislature by means of procedural devices.
obstruction	4.
	syl	ob+struc+tion
	pron	<*b1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the act of unfairly impeding an opposing player.
obstruction	5.
	syl	ob+struc+tion
	pron	<*b1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being obstructed.
obstructional	sub
	head	obstruction
	syl	ob+1struc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
obstructionally	sub
	head	obstruction
	syl	ob+1struc+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
obstructionist	0.
	syl	ob+struc+tion+ist
	pron	<*b1str^kS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deliberately obstructs business, etc., esp. in a legislature.
obstructionism	sub
	head	obstructionist
	syl	ob+1struc+tion+ism
	pos	n.
obstruent	ety	C17: from Latin obstruere to #7obstruct 
obstruent	1.
	syl	ob+stru+ent
	pron	<1obstru*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	causing obstruction, esp. of the intestinal tract.
obstruent	2.
	syl	ob+stru+ent
	pron	<1obstru*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	anything that causes obstruction.
obtain	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin obtin*_ere to take hold of, from ob- (intensive)+ ten*_ere to hold
obtain	1.
	syl	ob+tain
	pron	<*b1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain possession of; acquire; get.
obtain	2.
	syl	ob+tain
	pron	<*b1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be customary, valid, or accepted.
	exam	1	a new law obtains in this case.
obtain	3.
	syl	ob+tain
	pron	<*b1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to arrive at.
obtain	4.
	syl	ob+tain
	pron	<*b1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to win a victory; succeed.
obtainable	sub
	head	obtain
	syl	ob+1tain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
obtainability	sub
	head	obtain
	syl	ob+2tain+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
obtainer	sub
	head	obtain
	syl	ob+1tain+er
	pos	n.
obtainment	sub
	head	obtain
	syl	ob+1tain+ment
	pos	n.
obtaining by deception	0.
	syl	ob+tain+ing by de+cep+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the offence of dishonestly obtaining the property of another by some deception or mis?!representation of facts.
obtect	ety	C19: from Latin obtectus covered, past participle of obtegere, from ob- (intensive)+ tegere to cover
obtect	0.
	syl	ob+tect
	pron	<ob1tekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pupa
	def	encased in a hardened secretion so that the wings, legs, etc., are held immovably to the body, as in butterflies. Also: {obtected}.
obtest	ety	C16: from Latin obtest*_ar*_i to protest, from ob- to+ test*_ar*_i to bear or call as witness
obtest	1.
	syl	ob+test
	pron	<ob1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to beg (someone) earnestly.
obtest	2.
	syl	ob+test
	pron	<ob1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. takes a clause as object; when; intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	may be foll. by with or against
	def	to object; protest.
obtest	3.
	syl	ob+test
	pron	<ob1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to call (a supernatural power) to witness.
obtestation	sub
	head	obtest
	syl	ob+tes+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
obtrude	ety	C16: from Latin obtr*_udere, from ob- against+ tr*_udere to push forward
obtrude	1.
	syl	ob+trude
	pron	<*b1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to push (oneself, one's opinions, etc.) on others in an unwelcome way.
obtrude	2.
	syl	ob+trude
	pron	<*b1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to push out or forward.
obtruder	sub
	head	obtrude
	syl	ob+1trud+er
	pos	n.
obtrusion	sub
	head	obtrude
	syl	ob+tru+sion
	pron	<*b1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
obtrusive	1.
	syl	ob+tru+sive
	pron	<*b1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	obtruding or tending to obtrude.
obtrusive	2.
	syl	ob+tru+sive
	pron	<*b1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	sticking out; protruding; noticeable.
obtrusively	sub
	head	obtrusive
	syl	ob+1tru+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
obtrusiveness	sub
	head	obtrusive
	syl	ob+1tru+sive+ness
	pos	n.
obtund	ety	C14: from Latin obtundere to beat against, from ob- against+ tundere to belabour
obtund	0.
	syl	ob+tund
	pron	<ob1t^nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to deaden or dull.
obtundent	sub
	head	obtund
	syl	ob+1tund+ent
	pos	adj. n.
obturate	ety	C17: from Latin obt*_ur*_are to block up, of obscure origin
obturate	0.
	syl	ob+tu+rate
	pron	<1obtju*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop up (an opening, esp. the breech of a gun).
obturation	sub
	head	obturate
	syl	ob+tu+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
obturator	sub
	head	obturate
	syl	ob+tu+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
obtuse	ety	C16: from Latin obt*_usus dulled, past participle of obtundere to beat down; see #7obtund 
obtuse	1.
	syl	ob+tuse
	pron	<*b1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally slow or emotionally insensitive.
obtuse	2.a.
	syl	ob+tuse
	pron	<*b1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an angle
	def	lying between 90?% and 180?%.
obtuse	2.b.
	syl	ob+tuse
	pron	<*b1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a triangle
	def	having one interior angle greater than 90?%.
obtuse	3.
	syl	ob+tuse
	pron	<*b1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sharp or pointed.
obtuse	4.
	syl	ob+tuse
	pron	<*b1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indistinctly felt, heard, etc.; dull.
	exam	1	obtuse pain.
obtuse	5.
	syl	ob+tuse
	pron	<*b1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf or similar flat part
	def	having a rounded or blunt tip.
obtusely	sub
	head	obtuse
	syl	ob+1tuse+ly
	pos	adv.
obtuseness	sub
	head	obtuse
	syl	ob+1tuse+ness
	pos	n.
obverse	ety	C17: from Latin obversus turned towards, past participle of obvertere, from ob- to+ vertere to turn
obverse	1.
	syl	ob+verse
	pron	<1obvR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	facing or turned towards the observ?!er.
obverse	2.
	syl	ob+verse
	pron	<1obvR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or serving as a counterpart.
obverse	3.
	syl	ob+verse
	pron	<1obvR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plant leaves
	def	narrower at the base than at the top.
obverse	4.
	syl	ob+verse
	pron	<1obvR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a counterpart or complement.
obverse	5.
	syl	ob+verse
	pron	<1obvR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition inferred from another by replacing the original subject and predicate by their contradictions, as with inferred from
obverse	6.
	syl	ob+verse
	pron	<1obvR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a coin that bears the main design or device. Compare {{reverse} (sense 15)}.
obversely	sub
	head	obverse
	syl	ob+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
obvert	ety	C17: from Latin obvertere to turn towards; see #7ob?!verse  &- ob+#!ver+sion n.
obvert	1.
	syl	ob+vert
	pron	<ob1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to deduce the obverse of (a proposition).
obvert	2.
	syl	ob+vert
	pron	<ob1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to turn so as to show the main or other side.
obviate	ety	C16: from Late Latin obvi*_atus prevented, past participle of obvi*_are; see #7obvious 
obviate	0.
	syl	ob+vi+ate
	pron	<1obvi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do away with or counter.
obviation	sub
	head	obviate
	syl	ob+vi:1a+tion
	pos	n.
obvious	ety	C16: from Latin obvius, from obviam in the way, from ob- against+ via way
obvious	1.
	syl	ob+vi+ous
	pron	<1obvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to see or understand; evident.
obvious	2.
	syl	ob+vi+ous
	pron	<1obvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting motives, feelings, intentions, etc., clearly or without subtlety.
obvious	3.
	syl	ob+vi+ous
	pron	<1obvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	naive or unsubtle.
	exam	1	the play was rather obvious.
obvious	4.
	syl	ob+vi+ous
	pron	<1obvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	being or standing in the way.
obviously	sub
	head	obvious
	syl	ob+vi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
obviousness	sub
	head	obvious
	syl	ob+vi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
obvolute	ety	C18: from Latin obvol*_utus past participle of obvol?!vere, from ob- to, over+ volvere to roll
obvolute	1.
	syl	ob+vo+lute
	pron	<1obv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves or petals in the bud
	def	folded so that the margins overlap each other.
obvolute	2.
	syl	ob+vo+lute
	pron	<1obv*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	turned in or rolled.
obvolution	sub
	head	obvolute
	syl	ob+vo+1lu+tion
	pos	n.
obvolutive	sub
	head	obvolute
	syl	ob+vo+2lu+tive
	pos	adj.
Oc	0.
	syl	Oc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ocean.
OC	0.
	syl	O.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Officer Commanding.
oc	0.
	syl	o/c
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	overcharge.
oca	ety	C20: via Spanish from Quechua okka 
oca	0.
	syl	o:ca
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various South American herbaceous plants of the genus cultivated for their edible tubers: family
OCAM	0.
	syl	OCAM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Organisation commune africaine et malgache: an association of the 14 principal Francophone states of Africa, established in 1965 to further political cooperation and economic and social development.
ocarina	ety	C19: from Italian: little goose, from oca goose, ultimately from Latin avis bird
ocarina	0.
	syl	oc:a+ri+na
	pron	<2ok*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an egg-shaped wind instrument with a protruding mouthpiece and six to eight finger holes, producing an almost pure tone. Also called (U.S. informal): {sweet potato}.
Sean	infl
	head	O'Casey
	syl	Sean
	pron	<Sc:n>
	pos	n.
O'Casey	0.
	syl	O'Ca:sey
	pron	<*u1kAsi>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1964, Irish dramatist. His plays include (1924) and (1926), which are realistic pictures of Dublin slum life.
Occam	0.
	syl	Oc:cam
	pron	<1ok*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (William of) {Ockham}.
occas	0.
	syl	occas.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	occasional(ly).
occasion	ety	C14: from Latin occ*_asi*_o a falling down, from occidere, from ob- down+ cadere to fall
occasion	1.
	syl	oc+ca+sion
	pron	<*1kAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes foll. by of
	def	the time of a particular happening or event.
occasion	2.
	syl	oc+ca+sion
	pron	<*1kAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes foll. by for
	def	a reason or cause (to do or be something); grounds.
	exam	1	there was no occasion to complain.
occasion	3.
	syl	oc+ca+sion
	pron	<*1kAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity (to do something); chance.
occasion	4.
	syl	oc+ca+sion
	pron	<*1kAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a special event, time, or celebration.
	exam	1	the party was quite an occasion.
on occasion	5.
	head	occasion
	syl	on occasion.
	def	every so often.
rise to the occasion	6.
	head	occasion
	syl	rise to the occasion.
	def	to have the courage, wit, etc., to meet the special demands of a situation.
take occasion	7.
	head	occasion
	syl	take occasion.
	def	to avail oneself of an opportunity (to do something).
occasion	8.
	syl	oc+ca+sion
	pron	<*1kAZ*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about, esp. incidentally or by chance.
occasional	1.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al
	pron	<*1kAZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place from time to time; not frequent or regular.
occasional	2.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al
	pron	<*1kAZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, for, or happening on special occasions.
occasional	3.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al
	pron	<*1kAZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as an occasion (for something).
occasionalism	0.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al+ism
	pron	<*1kAZ*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the post-Cartesian theory that the seeming interconnection of mind and matter is effected by God.
occasional licence	0.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al li+cence
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a licence granted to sell alcohol only at specified times.
occasionally	0.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al+ly
	pron	<*1kAZ*n*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	from time to time.
occasional table	0.
	syl	oc+ca+sion+al ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a small table with no regular use.
occasions	1.
	syl	oc+ca+sions
	pron	<*1kAZ*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	needs; necessities.
occasions	2.
	syl	oc+ca+sions
	pron	<*1kAZ*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	personal or business affairs.
occident	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin occidere to fall, go down
occident	0.
	syl	oc+ci+dent
	pron	<1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary or formal word for {west}. Compare {orient}.
Occident	1.
	syl	Oc+ci+dent
	pron	<1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the countries of Europe and America.
Occident	2.
	syl	Oc+ci+dent
	pron	<1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the western hemisphere. **********************************************************************
Occident	3.
	syl	Oc+ci+dent
	pron	<1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the countries of Europe and America.
Occident	4.
	syl	Oc+ci+dent
	pron	<1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the western hemisphere. **********************************************************************
Occidental	1.
	syl	Oc+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2oksi1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to the Occident.
Occidental	2.
	syl	Oc+ci+den+tal
	pron	<2oksi1dentL>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an inhabitant, esp. a native, of the Occident. &- {@!Oc+ci+#!den+tal+ism} &- {@!Oc+ci+#!den+tal+ist} &- {@!Oc+ci+#!den+tal+ly}
Occidentalise	alt
	head	Occidentalize
	or	Occidentalize
	syl	Oc+ci+den+tal+ise
	pron	<2oksi1dent*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Occidentalize	0.
	or	Occidentalise
	syl	Oc+ci+den+tal+ize
	pron	<2oksi1dent*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or become Occidental.
Occidentalization	sub
	head	Occidentalize
	or	Occidentalisation
	syl	Oc+ci+2den+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Occidentalisation	sub
	head	Occidentalize
	or	Occidentalization
	syl	Oc+ci+2den+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
occipital	1.
	syl	oc+cip:i+tal
	pron	<ok1sipitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the back of the head or skull.
occipital	2.
	syl	oc+cip:i+tal
	pron	<ok1sipitL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {occipital bone}.
occipital bone	0.
	syl	oc+cip:i+tal bone
	pos	n.
	def	the saucer-shaped bone that forms the back part of the skull and part of its base.
occipital lobe	0.
	syl	oc+cip:i+tal lobe
	pos	n.
	def	the posterior portion of each cerebral hemisphere, concerned with the interpretation of visual sensory impulses.
occiput	ety	C14: from Latin, from ob- at the back of+ caput head
occiputs	infl
	head	occiput
	or	occipita
	syl	oc+ci+puts
	pron	<ok1sipit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
occipita	infl
	head	occiput
	or	occiputs
	syl	oc+cip:i+ta
	pron	<ok1sipit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
occiput	0.
	syl	oc+ci+put
	pron	<1oksi2p^t>, <-p*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the back part of the head or skull.
occlude	ety	C16: from Latin occl*_udere, from ob- (intensive)+ claudere to close
occlude	1.
	syl	oc+clude
	pron	<*1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block or stop up (a passage or opening); obstruct.
occlude	2.
	syl	oc+clude
	pron	<*1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the passage of.
occlude	3.
	syl	oc+clude
	pron	<*1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Chem. of a solid
	def	to incorporate (a substance) by absorption or adsorption.
occlude	4.
	syl	oc+clude
	pron	<*1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	to form or cause to form an occluded front.
occlude	5.
	syl	oc+clude
	pron	<*1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	to produce or cause to produce occlusion, as in chewing.
occludent	sub
	head	occlude
	syl	oc+1clud+ent
	pos	adj.
occluded front	0.
	syl	oc+clud+ed front
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the line or plane occurring where the cold front of a depression has overtaken the warm front, raising the warm sector from ground level. Also called: {occlusion}.
occlusion	1.
	syl	oc+clu+sion
	pron	<*1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of occluding or the state of being occluded.
occlusion	2.
	syl	oc+clu+sion
	pron	<*1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	another term for {occluded front}.
occlusion	3.
	syl	oc+clu+sion
	pron	<*1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	the normal position of the teeth when the jaws are closed.
occlusion	4.
	syl	oc+clu+sion
	pron	<*1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the complete closure of the vocal tract at some point, as in the closure prior to the articulation of a plosive.
occlusal	sub
	head	occlusion
	syl	oc+1clu+sal
	pron	<*1klu:s*l>
	pos	adj.
occlusive	1.
	syl	oc+clu+sive
	pron	<*1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the act of occlusion.
occlusive	2.
	syl	oc+clu+sive
	pron	<*1klu:siv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an occlusive speech sound.
occlusiveness	sub
	head	occlusive
	syl	oc+1clu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
occult	ety	C16: from Latin occultus, past participle of occulere, from ob- over, up+ -culere, related to cel*_are to conceal
occult	1.a.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>, <1ok^lt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of magical, mystical, or supernatural arts, phenomena, or influences.
occult	1.b.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>, <1ok^lt>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the occult.
occult	2.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>, <1ok^lt>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond ordinary human understanding.
occult	3.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>, <1ok^lt>
	pos	adj.
	def	secret or esoteric.
occult	4.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Astronomy. of a celestial body
	def	to hide (another celestial body) from view by occultation or (of a celestial body) to become hidden by occultation.
occult	5.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hide or become hidden or shut off from view.
occult	6.
	syl	oc+cult
	pron	<o1k^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of lights, esp. in lighthouses
	def	to shut off at regular intervals.
occultly	sub
	head	occult
	syl	oc+1cult+ly
	pos	adv.
occultness	sub
	head	occult
	syl	oc+1cult+ness
	pos	n.
occultation	1.
	syl	oc+cul+ta+tion
	pron	<2ok^l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the temporary disappearance of one celestial body as it moves out of sight behind another body.
occultation	2.
	syl	oc+cul+ta+tion
	pron	<2ok^l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of occulting or the state of being occulted.
occultism	0.
	syl	oc+cult+ism
	pron	<1ok^l2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in and the study and practice of magic, astrology, etc.
occultist	sub
	head	occultism
	syl	oc+cult+ist
	pos	n. adj.
cies	infl
	head	occupancy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
occupancy	1.
	syl	oc+cu+pan+cy
	pron	<1okjup*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of occupying; possession of a property.
occupancy	2.
	syl	oc+cu+pan+cy
	pron	<1okjup*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the possession and use of property by or without agreement and without any claim to ownership.
occupancy	3.
	syl	oc+cu+pan+cy
	pron	<1okjup*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act of taking possession of unowned property, esp. land, with the intent of thus acquiring ownership.
occupancy	4.
	syl	oc+cu+pan+cy
	pron	<1okjup*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or fact of being an occupant, esp. a tenant.
occupancy	5.
	syl	oc+cu+pan+cy
	pron	<1okjup*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which one is an occupant, esp. of property.
occupant	1.
	syl	oc+cu+pant
	pron	<1okjup*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, etc., holding a position or place.
occupant	2.
	syl	oc+cu+pant
	pron	<1okjup*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who has possession of something, esp. an estate, house, etc.; tenant.
occupant	3.
	syl	oc+cu+pant
	pron	<1okjup*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who acquires by occupancy the title to something previously without an owner.
occupation	1.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's regular work or profession; job or principal activity.
occupation	2.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any activity on which time is spent by a person.
occupation	3.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of occupying or the state of being occupied.
occupation	4.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the control of a country by a foreign military power.
occupation	5.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time that a nation, place, or position is occupied.
occupation	6.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	for the use of the occupier of a particu?!lar property.
	exam	1	occupation road;
	exam	2	occupation bridge.
occupational	0.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion+al
	pron	<2okju1pAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by an occupation.
	exam	1	occupational hazards.
occupationally	sub
	head	occupational
	syl	oc+cu+1pa+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
occupational psychology	0.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion+al psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of human behaviour at work, including ergonomics, selection procedures, and the effects of stress.
occupational therapy	0.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion+al ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the therapeutic use of crafts, hobbies, etc., esp. in the rehabilitation of emotionally disturbed patients.
occupation franchise	0.
	syl	oc+cu+pa+tion fran+chise
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the right of a tenant to vote in national and local elections.
occupier	1.
	syl	oc+cu+pi+er
	pron	<1okju2pI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who is in possession or occupation of a house or land.
occupier	2.
	syl	oc+cu+pi+er
	pron	<1okju2pI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that occupies.
occupy	ety	C14: from Old French occuper, from Latin occup*_are to seize hold of, from ob- (intensive)+ capere to take
occupies	infl
	head	occupy
	syl	oc+cu+pies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
occupying	infl
	head	occupy
	syl	oc+cu+py+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
occupied	infl
	head	occupy
	syl	oc+cu+pied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
occupy	1.
	syl	oc+cu+py
	pron	<1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live or be established in (a house, flat, office, etc.).
occupy	2.
	syl	oc+cu+py
	pron	<1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to keep (a person) busy or engrossed; engage the attention of.
occupy	3.
	syl	oc+cu+py
	pron	<1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to take up (a certain amount of time or space).
occupy	4.
	syl	oc+cu+py
	pron	<1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take and hold possession of, esp. as a demonstration.
	exam	1	students occupied the college buildings.
occupy	5.
	syl	oc+cu+py
	pron	<1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or hold (a position or rank).
occur	ety	C16: from Latin occurrere to run up to, from ob- to+ currere to run#e Usage. In careful English, occur and happen are not used of prearranged events: the wedding took place (not occurred or happened) in the afternoon.
occurs	infl
	head	occur
	syl	oc+curs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
occurring	infl
	head	occur
	syl	oc+cur+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
occurred	infl
	head	occur
	syl	oc+curred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
occur	1.
	syl	oc+cur
	pron	<*1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen; take place; come about.
occur	2.
	syl	oc+cur
	pron	<*1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be found or be present; exist.
occur	3.
	syl	oc+cur
	pron	<*1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to be realized or thought of (by); suggest itself (to).
occurrence	1.
	syl	oc+cur+rence
	pron	<*1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that occurs; a happening; event.
occurrence	2.
	syl	oc+cur+rence
	pron	<*1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of occurring.
	exam	1	a crime of frequent occurrence. ?-
ocean	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin *_oceanus, from Greek *_okeanos O#7ceanus 
ocean	1.
	syl	o:cean
	pron	<1*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a very large stretch of sea, esp. one of the five oceans of the world, the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Arctic, and Antarctic.
ocean	2.
	syl	o:cean
	pron	<1*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of salt water covering approximately 70 per cent of the earth's surface.
ocean	3.
	syl	o:cean
	pron	<1*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a huge quantity or expanse.
	exam	1	an ocean of replies.
ocean	4.
	syl	o:cean
	pron	<1*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	the sea.
oceanariums	infl
	head	oceanarium
	or	oceanaria
	syl	o:cean+ar+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oceanaria	infl
	head	oceanarium
	or	oceanariums
	syl	o:cean+ar+i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oceanarium	0.
	syl	o:cean+ar+i:um
	pron	<2*uS*1ne*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large salt-water aquarium for marine life.
ocean-going	0.
	syl	o:cean-go:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a ship, boat, etc.
	def	suited for travel on the open ocean.
ocean greyhound	0.
	syl	o:cean grey+hound
	pos	n.
	def	a fast ship, esp. a liner.
Oceania	0.
	syl	O:ce:an:i:a
	pron	<2*uSi1a:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the islands of the central and S Pacific, including Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia: some?!times also including Australasia and the Malay Archipelago.
Oceanian	sub
	head	Oceania
	syl	O:ce+1an+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
oceanic	1.
	syl	o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ocean.
oceanic	2.
	syl	o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in the depths of the ocean.
	exam	1	oceanic fauna.
oceanic	3.
	syl	o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	huge or overwhelming.
oceanic	4.
	syl	o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of geological formations
	def	of volcanic origin, arising from the ocean.
	exam	1	oceanic islands.
Oceanic	1.
	syl	O:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch, group, or subfamily of the Malayo-Polynesian family of languages, comprising Polynesian and Melanesian. {~}
Oceanic	2.
	syl	O:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
Oceanic	3.
	syl	O:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Oceania.
Oceanids	infl
	head	Oceanid
	or	Oceanides
	syl	O:ce:a+nids
	pron	<2*usi1@ni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Oceanides	infl
	head	Oceanid
	or	Oceanids
	syl	O:ce:an:i+des
	pron	<2*usi1@ni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Oceanid	0.
	syl	O:ce:a+nid
	pron	<*u1si*nid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of the ocean nymphs born of Oceanus and Tethys.
Ocean of Storms	0.
	syl	O:cean of Storms
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the dark plains (mare) on the surface of the moon, situated in the second and third quadrant. Also called: {Oceanus Procellarum}.
oceanog	0.
	syl	oceanog.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	oceanography.
oceanography	0.
	syl	o:cean+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2*uS*1nogr*fi>, <2*uSi*->
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science dealing with the physical and biological features of the sea.
oceanographer	sub
	head	oceanography
	syl	o:cean+1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
oceanographic	sub
	head	oceanography
	or	oceanographical
	syl	o:cean:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2*uS*n*1gr@fik>, <2*uSi*->
	pos	adj.
oceanographical	sub
	head	oceanography
	or	oceanographic
	syl	o:cean:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
oceanographically	sub
	head	oceanography
	syl	o:cean:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oceanology	0.
	syl	o:cean+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2*uS*1nol*Ji>, <2*uSi*->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the sea, esp. of its economic geography.
Oceanus	0.
	syl	O:ce:a+nus
	pron	<*u1si*n*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titan, divinity of the stream believed to flow around the earth.
ocellus	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: small eye, from oculus eye
ocelli	infl
	head	ocellus
	syl	o:cel+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ocellus	1.
	syl	o:cel+lus
	pron	<o1sel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the simple eye of insects and some other invertebrates, consisting basically of light-sensitive cells.
ocellus	2.
	syl	o:cel+lus
	pron	<o1sel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any eyelike marking in animals, such as the eyespot on the tail feather of a peacock.
ocellus	3.a.
	syl	o:cel+lus
	pron	<o1sel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an enlarged discoloured cell in a leaf.
ocellus	3.b.
	syl	o:cel+lus
	pron	<o1sel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling on the sporangium of certain fungi.
ocellar	sub
	head	ocellus
	syl	o:1cel+lar
	pos	adj.
ocelot	ety	C18: via French from Nahuatl ocelotl jaguar
ocelot	0.
	syl	oc+e:lot
	pron	<1osi2lot>, <1*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a feline mammal, inhabiting the forests of Central and South America and having a dark-spotted buff-brown coat.
och	0.
	syl	och
	pron	<o$x>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Scot., Irish.
	def	an expression of surprise, contempt, or disagreement.
ocher	0.
	syl	o:cher
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n. adj. vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {ochre}.
ocherous	sub
	head	ocher
	or	ochery
	syl	o:cher+ous
	pos	adj.
ochery	sub
	head	ocher
	or	ocherous
	syl	o:cher:y
	pos	adj.
ochroid	sub
	head	ocher
	syl	o:chroid
	pron	<1*ukroid>
	pos	adj.
ochlocracy	ety	C16: via French, from Greek okhlokratia, from okhlos mob
ochlocracies	infl
	head	ochlocracy
	syl	och+loc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ochlocracy	0.
	syl	och+loc+ra+cy
	pron	<ok1lokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	rule by the mob; mobocracy.
ochlocrat	sub
	head	ochlocracy
	syl	och+lo+crat
	pron	<1okl*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
ochlophobia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek okhlos mob
ochlophobia	0.
	syl	och+lo+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2okl*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the fear of crowds.
ochone	ety	from Gaelic och*'oin 
ochone	0.
	syl	och+one
	pron	<o1$x*un>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Scot., Irish.
	def	an expression of sorrow or regret.
ochre	ety	C15: from Old French ocre, from Latin *_ochra, from Greek *_okhra, from *_okhros pale yellow
ocher	alt
	head	ochre
	or	ochre
	syl	o:cher
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
ochre	1.
	or	ocher
	syl	o:chre
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various natural earths containing ferric oxide, silica, and alumina: used as yellow or red pigments.
ochre	2.a.
	or	ocher
	syl	o:chre
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate yellow-orange to orange colour.
ochre	2.b.
	or	ocher
	syl	o:chre
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an ochre dress.
ochre	3.
	or	ocher
	syl	o:chre
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to colour with ochre.
ochreous	sub
	head	ochre
	syl	o:chre+ous
	pron	<1*ukri*s>, <1*uk*r*s>
	pos	adj.
ochrous	sub
	head	ochre
	syl	o:chrous
	pron	<1*ukr*s>
	pos	adj.
ochry	sub
	head	ochre
	or	ocherous
	syl	o:chry
	pron	<1*uk*ri>, <1*ukri>
	pos	adj.
ocherous	sub
	head	ochre
	or	ochry
	syl	o:cher+ous
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
ochery	sub
	head	ochre
	syl	o:cher:y
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
ochroid	sub
	head	ochre
	syl	o:chroid
	pron	<1*ukrcid>
	pos	adj.
ochreae	infl
	head	ochrea
	syl	och+re:ae
	pron	<-ri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ochrea	0.
	syl	och+re:a
	pron	<1okri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ocrea}.
-ock	ety	Old English -oc, -uc 
-ock	0.
	syl	-ock
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating smallness.
	exam	1	hillock.
Okeghem	alt
	head	Ockeghem
	or	Ockeghem
	syl	Ok:e:ghem
	pron	<1ok*2gem>, Dutch <1ck*$x*m>
	pos	n.
Johannes	infl
	head	Ockeghem
	syl	Jo:han:nes
	pron	<jo:1han*s>
	pos	n.
Jean d'	infl
	head	Ockeghem
	syl	Jean d'
	pron	<Z?~a> <d*>
	pos	n.
Ockeghem	0.
	or	Okeghem
	syl	Ock:e:ghem
	pron	<1ok*2gem>, Dutch <1ck*$x*m>
	pos	n.
	def	or {Jan van} (j$an v$an). ??1430-??95, Flemish composer. Also: {Ock@.en@.heim} (#!$Ak$$n@!ha$Im).
ocker	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
	infl
	head	ocker
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
ocker	1.
	syl	ock+er
	pron	<1ok*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an unculti?!vated or boorish Australian. {~}
ocker	2.
	syl	ock+er
	pron	<1ok*>
	pos	n.
	def	typical of such a person.
Occam	alt
	head	Ockham
	or	Ockham
	syl	Oc:cam
	pron	<1ok*m>
	pos	n.
William of	infl
	head	Ockham
	syl	Wil:liam of.
	pos	n.
Ockham	0.
	or	Occam
	syl	Ock:ham
	pron	<1ok*m>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??1349, English nominalist philosopher, who contested the temporal power of the papacy and ended the conflict between nominalism and realism. See {Ockham's razor}.
Occam's razor	alt
	head	Ockham's razor
	or	Ockham's razor
	syl	Oc:cam's ra+zor
	pos	n.
Ockham's razor	0.
	or	Occam's razor
	syl	Ock:ham's ra+zor
	pos	n.
	def	a maxim, attributed to William of Ockham, stating that in explaining something assumptions must not be needlessly multiplied.
o'clock	1.
	syl	o'clock
	pron	<*1klok>
	pos	adv.
	def	used after a number from one to twelve to indicate the hour of the day or night.
o'clock	2.
	syl	o'clock
	pron	<*1klok>
	pos	adv.
	def	used after a number to indicate direction or position relative to the observer, twelve o'clock being directly ahead or overhead and other positions being obtained by comparisons with a clock face.
Daniel	infl
	head	O'Connell
	syl	Dan:iel.
	pos	n.
O'Connell	0.
	syl	O'Con:nell
	pron	<*u1konL>
	pos	n.
	def	1775-1847, Irish nationalist leader and orator, whose election to the British House of Commons (1828) forced the acceptance of Catholic emanci?!pation (1829).
Frank	1.
	head	O'Connor
	syl	Frank.
	def	pen name of 1903-66, Irish short-story writer and critic.
Thomas Power	2.
	head	O'Connor
	syl	Thom:as Pow:er
	def	known as 1848-1929, Irish journalist and nationalist leader.
ocotillo	ety	Mexican Spanish: diminutive of ocote pine, from Nahuatl ocotl torch
ocotillos	infl
	head	ocotillo
	syl	o:co+til+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ocotillo	0.
	syl	o:co+til+lo
	pron	<2*uk*1tElj*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cactus-like tree, of Mexico and the southwestern U.S., with scarlet tubular flowers: used for hedges and candlewood: family
OCR	0.
	syl	OCR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	optical character reader recognition.
ocrea	ety	C19: from Latin: greave, legging, of obscure origin
ochrea	alt
	head	ocrea
	or	ocrea
	syl	och+re:a
	pron	<1okri*>
	pos	n.
ocreae	infl
	head	ocrea
	syl	oc+re:ae
	pron	<-ri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ocrea	0.
	or	ochrea
	syl	oc+re:a
	pron	<1okri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the stems of certain plants, formed from united stipules or leaf bases.
ocreate	1.
	syl	oc+re+ate
	pron	<1okriit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	possessing an ocrea; sheathed.
ocreate	2.
	syl	oc+re+ate
	pron	<1okriit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	another word for {{booted} (sense 2)}.
oct	0.
	syl	oct.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	octavo.
Oct	0.
	syl	Oct.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	October.
oct-	0.
	syl	oct-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {octo-} before a vowel.
octa-	0.
	syl	oc:ta-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {octo-}.
octachord	1.
	syl	oc+ta+chord
	pron	<1okt*2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an eight-stringed musical instrument.
octachord	2.
	syl	oc+ta+chord
	pron	<1okt*2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of eight notes, esp. a scale.
octad	ety	C19: from Greek okt*_as, from okt*_o eight
octad	1.
	syl	oc+tad
	pron	<1okt@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of eight.
octad	2.
	syl	oc+tad
	pron	<1okt@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an element or group with a valency of eight.
octadic	sub
	head	octad
	syl	oc+1tad+ic
	pos	adj.
octagon	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek oktag*_onos, having eight angles
octangle	alt
	head	octagon
	or	octagon
	syl	oc+tan+gle
	pos	n.
octagon	0.
	or	octangle
	syl	oc+ta+gon
	pron	<1okt*2g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having eight sides.
octagonal	1.
	syl	oc+tag:o+nal
	pron	<ok1t@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having eight sides and eight angles.
octagonal	2.
	syl	oc+tag:o+nal
	pron	<ok1t@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an octagon.
octagonally	sub
	head	octagonal
	syl	oc+1tag:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
octahedral	1.
	syl	oc+ta+he+dral
	pron	<2okt*1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having eight plane surfaces.
octahedral	2.
	syl	oc+ta+he+dral
	pron	<2okt*1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an octahedron.
octahedrite	0.
	syl	oc+ta+he+drite
	pron	<2okt*1hEdrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {anatase}.
octahedrons	infl
	head	octahedron
	or	octahedra
	syl	oc+ta+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octahedra	infl
	head	octahedron
	or	octahedrons
	syl	oc+ta+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octahedron	0.
	syl	oc+ta+he+dron
	pron	<2okt*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having eight plane faces.
octal	alt
	head	octal notation
	or	octal notation
	syl	oc+tal
	pron	<1okt*l>
	pos	n.
octal notation	0.
	or	octal
	syl	oc+tal no+ta+tion
	pron	<1okt*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a number system having a base 8: often used in computing, one octal digit being equivalent to a group of three bits.
octamerous	0.
	syl	oc+tam+er+ous
	pron	<ok1t@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of eight parts, esp. (of flowers) having the parts arranged in groups of eight.
octameter	0.
	syl	oc+tam+e:ter
	pron	<ok1t@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse line consisting of eight metrical feet.
octane	0.
	syl	oc+tane
	pron	<1oktAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid alkane hydrocarbon found in petroleum and existing in 18 isomeric forms, esp. the isomer -octane. Formula: C\8H\1\8. See also {isooctane}.
octanedioic acid	ety	C20: from #7octane+diol 
octanedioic acid	0.
	syl	oc+tane+di:o+ic ac:id
	pron	<2oktAndI1*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline dicarboxylic acid found in suberin and castor oil and used in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: HOOC(CH\2)\6COOH. Also called: {suberic acid}.
octane numberating	alt
	head	octane number
	or	octane number
	syl	oc+tane num+berat+ing
	pos	n.
octane number	0.
	or	octane numberating
	syl	oc+tane num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the quality of a petrol expressed as the percentage of isooctane in a mixture of isooctane and heptane that gives a fuel with the same antiknock qualities as the given petrol.
octangle	0.
	syl	oc+tan+gle
	pron	<1okt@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {octagon}.
octangular	0.
	syl	oc+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<ok1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having eight angles.
Octantis	infl
	head	Octans
	syl	Oc+tan+tis
	pron	<ok1t@ntis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Octans	0.
	syl	Oc+tans
	pron	<1okt@nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere in which the S celestial pole is situated.
octant	ety	C17: from Latin octans half quadrant, from octo eight
octant	1.a.
	syl	oc+tant
	pron	<1okt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the eight parts into which the three planes containing the Cartesian coordinate axes divide space.
octant	1.b.
	syl	oc+tant
	pron	<1okt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an eighth part of a circle.
octant	2.
	syl	oc+tant
	pron	<1okt*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the position of a celestial body when it is at an angular distance of 45?% from another body.
octant	3.
	syl	oc+tant
	pron	<1okt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used for measuring angles, similar to a sextant but having a graduated arc of 45?%.
octarchies	infl
	head	octarchy
	syl	oc+tar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octarchy	1.
	syl	oc+tar+chy
	pron	<1okta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by eight rulers.
octarchy	2.
	syl	oc+tar+chy
	pron	<1okta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a confederacy of eight kingdoms, tribes, etc.
octaroon	0.
	syl	oc+ta+roon
	pron	<2okt*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {octoroon}.
octavalent	0.
	syl	oc+ta+va+lent
	pron	<2okt*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of eight.
octave	ety	C14 (originally: eighth day) via Old French from Medieval Latin oct*_ava dli*'es eighth day (after a festival), from Latin octo eight
octave	1.a.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between two musical notes one of which has twice the pitch of the other and lies eight notes away from it counting inclusively along the diatonic scale.
octave	1.b.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	one of these two notes, esp. the one of higher pitch.
octave	1.c.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; an octave leap.
	def	See also {{perfect} (sense 9)}, {{diminished} (sense 2)}, {{interval} (sense 5)}.
octave	2.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a rhythmic group of eight lines of verse.
octave	3.a.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a feast day and the seven days following.
octave	3.b.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the final day of this period.
octave	4.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth of eight basic positions in fencing.
octave	5.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any set or series of eight.
octave	6.
	syl	oc+tave
	pron	<1oktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of eight parts.
octave coupler	0.
	syl	oc+tave coup+ler
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism on an organ that enables keys or pedals an octave apart to be played simultaneously.
Octavia	0.
	syl	Oc:ta:vi:a
	pron	<ok1tAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 11 #7b.c., wife of Mark Antony; sister of Augustus.
Octavian	0.
	syl	Oc:ta:vi:an
	pron	<ok1tAvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the name of {Augustus} before he became emperor (27 #7b.c.) #7.
octavo	ety	C16: from New Latin phrase in octavo in an eighth (of a whole sheet)
octavos	infl
	head	octavo
	syl	oc+ta+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octavo	1.
	syl	oc+ta+vo
	pron	<ok1tAv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {eightvo}. a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper of a specified size to form eight leaves.
	exam	1	demi-octavo.
octavo	2.
	syl	oc+ta+vo
	pron	<ok1tAv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of this size.
octennial	ety	C17: from Latin octennium eight years, from octo eight+ annus year
octennial	1.
	syl	oc+ten+ni:al
	pron	<ok1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every eight years.
octennial	2.
	syl	oc+ten+ni:al
	pron	<ok1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for eight years.
octennially	sub
	head	octennial
	syl	oc+1ten+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
octet	ety	C19: from Latin octo eight, on the model of #7duet 
octet	1.
	syl	oc+tet
	pron	<ok1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of eight, esp. eight singers or musicians.
octet	2.
	syl	oc+tet
	pron	<ok1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for such a group.
octet	3.
	syl	oc+tet
	pron	<ok1tet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another word for {octave} (sense 2).
octet	4.
	syl	oc+tet
	pron	<ok1tet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a group of eight electrons forming a stable shell in an atom.
octet	xref
	syl	oc+tet
	pron	<ok1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 1, 2, 3): {octette}.
octillion	ety	C17: from French, on the model of #7million 
octillion	1.
	syl	oc+til+lion
	pron	<ok1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 48 zeros (10%4%8).
octillion	2.
	syl	oc+til+lion
	pron	<ok1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 27 zeros (10%2%7).
octillionth	sub
	head	octillion
	syl	oc+1til+lionth
	pos	adj.
octo-	ety	from Latin octo, Greek okto 
octa-	infl
	head	octo-
	syl	oc:ta-
October	ety	Old English, from Latin, from octo eight, since it was the eighth month in Roman reckoning
October	0.
	syl	Oc+to+ber
	pron	<ok1t*ub*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth month of the year, consisting of 31 days.
October Revolution	0.
	syl	Oc+to+ber Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {{Russian Revolution} (sense 2)}.
Octobrist	0.
	syl	Oc+to+brist
	pron	<ok1t*ubrist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Russian political party favouring the constitutional reforms granted in a manifesto issued by Nicholas II in Oct. 1905.
octocentenaries	infl
	head	octocentenary
	syl	oc+to+cen+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octocentenary	0.
	syl	oc+to+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2okt*usen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an eight-hundredth anniversary.
octodecimo	ety	C18: from New Latin phrase in octodecimo in an eighteenth (of a whole sheet)
octodecimos	infl
	head	octodecimo
	syl	oc+to+dec:i+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octodecimo	0.
	syl	oc+to+dec:i+mo
	pron	<2okt*u1desim*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	another word for {eighteenmo}.
octogenarian	ety	C19: from Latin oct*_og*_en*_arius containing eighty, from oct*_og*_en*_i eighty each
octogenary	alt
	head	octogenarian
	or	octogenarian
	syl	oc+tog+e:nar:y
	pron	<ok1toJin*ri>
	pos	n.
octogenarians	infl
	head	octogenarian
	or	octogenaries
	syl	oc+to+ge:nar+i:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octogenaries	infl
	head	octogenarian
	or	octogenarians
	syl	oc+to+ge:nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octogenarian	1.
	or	octogenary
	syl	oc+to+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2okt*uJi1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is between 80 and 90 years old.
octogenarian	2.
	or	octogenary
	syl	oc+to+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2okt*uJi1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an octogenarian.
octonary	ety	C16: from Latin oct*_on*_arius, from oct*_on*_i eight at a time
octonary	1.
	syl	oc+to+nar:y
	pron	<1okt*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	relating to or based on the number eight.
octonaries	infl
	head	octonary
	syl	oc+to+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octonary	2.
	syl	oc+to+nar:y
	pron	<1okt*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.; Prosody.
	def	a stanza of eight lines.
octonary	3.
	syl	oc+to+nar:y
	pron	<1okt*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a group of eight.
octopod	1.
	syl	oc+to+pod
	pron	<1okt*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any cephalopod mollusc of the order including octopuses and the paper nautilus, having eight tentacles, and lacking an internal shell.
octopod	2.
	syl	oc+to+pod
	pron	<1okt*2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
octopus	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek okt*_opous having eight feet
octopuses	infl
	head	octopus
	syl	oc+to+pus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
octopus	1.
	syl	oc+to+pus
	pron	<1okt*p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any cephalopod mollusc of the genera etc., having a soft oval body with eight long suckered tentacles and occurring at the sea bottom: order (octopods).
octopus	2.
	syl	oc+to+pus
	pron	<1okt*p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful influential organi?!zation, etc., with far-reaching effects, esp. harmful ones.
octopus	3.
	syl	oc+to+pus
	pron	<1okt*p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{spider} (sense 8)}.
octoroon	ety	C19: #7octo -#7+ -roon as in #7quadroon 
octoroon	0.
	syl	oc+to+roon
	pron	<2okt*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having one quadroon and one white parent and therefore having one-eighth Negro blood. Compare {quadroon}.
octosyllable	1.
	syl	oc+to+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1okt*2sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of verse composed of eight syllables.
octosyllable	2.
	syl	oc+to+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1okt*2sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word of eight syllables.
octosyllabic	sub
	head	octosyllable
	syl	oc+to+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2okt*usi1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
octroi	ety	C17: from French octroyer to concede, from Medieval Latin auctoriz*_are to #7authorize 
octroi	1.
	syl	oc+troi
	pron	<1oktrwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a duty on various goods brought into certain towns or cities.
octroi	2.
	syl	oc+troi
	pron	<1oktrwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where such a duty is collected.
octroi	3.
	syl	oc+troi
	pron	<1oktrwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the officers responsible for its collection.
OCTU	0.
	syl	OCTU
	pron	<1oktu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. acronym for
	def	Officer Cadets Training Unit.
octuple	ety	C17: from Latin octuplus, from octo eight+ -plus as in duplus double
octuple	1.
	syl	oc+tu+ple
	pron	<1oktjupL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or number eight times as great as another.
octuple	2.
	syl	oc+tu+ple
	pron	<1oktjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	eight times as much or as many.
octuple	3.
	syl	oc+tu+ple
	pron	<1oktjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of eight parts.
octuple	4.
	syl	oc+tu+ple
	pron	<1oktjupL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to multiply by eight.
ocular	ety	C16: from Latin ocul*_aris from oculus eye
ocular	1.
	syl	oc:u+lar
	pron	<1okjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the eye.
ocular	2.
	syl	oc:u+lar
	pron	<1okjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eyepiece}.
ocularly	sub
	head	ocular
	syl	oc:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
ocularist	0.
	syl	oc:u+lar+ist
	pron	<1okjul*2rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes artificial eyes.
oculist	ety	C17: via French from Latin oculus eye
oculist	0.
	syl	oc:u+list
	pron	<1okjulist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a former term for {ophthalmologist}.
oculo-	ety	from Latin oculus 
oculomotor	ety	C19: from Latin oculus eye+#7motor 
oculomotor	0.
	syl	oc:u+lo+mo+tor
	pron	<2okjul*u1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or causing eye movements.
oculomotor nerve	0.
	syl	oc:u+lo+mo+tor nerve
	pos	n.
	def	the third cranial nerve, which supplies most of the eye muscles.
od	ety	C19: coined arbitrarily by Baron Karl von Reichenbach (1788-1869), German scientist &- #!od@.ic adj.
odyl	infl
	head	od
	or	odyle
	syl	od:yl
	pos	n.
odyle	infl
	head	od
	or	odyl
	syl	od+yle
	pos	n.
od	0.
	syl	od
	pron	<od>, <*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a hypothetical force formerly thought to be responsible for many natural phenome?!na, such as magnetism, light, and hypnotism.
'Od	infl
	head	Od
	or	Odd
	syl	'Od
	pron	<od>
	pos	n.
Odd	infl
	head	Od
	or	'Od
	syl	Odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	n.
Od	0.
	syl	Od
	pron	<od>
	pos	n.
	usage	Euphemistic. used in mild oaths
	def	an archaic word for {God}.
OD	0.
	syl	OD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old Dutch.
OD	1.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {o.d}. olive drab.
OD	2.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Officer of the Day.
OD	3.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {O/D}
OD	3.a.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	on demand.
OD	3.b.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	overdraft.
OD	3.c.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	overdrawn.
OD	4.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	outside diameter.
OD	5.
	syl	O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ordnance datum.
odalisque	ety	C17: via French, changed from Turkish *_odalik, from *_odah room+ -lik n. suffix
odalisk	alt
	head	odalisque
	or	odalisque
	syl	o:da+lisk
	pron	<1*ud*lisk>
	pos	n.
odalisque	0.
	or	odalisk
	syl	o:da+lisque
	pron	<1*ud*lisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a female slave or concubine.
odd	1.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusual or peculiar in appearance, character, etc.
odd	2.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	occasional, incidental, or random.
	exam	1	odd jobs.
odd	3.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	leftover or additional.
	exam	1	odd bits of wool.
odd	4.a.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	not divisible by two.
odd	4.b.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	represented or indicated by a number that is not divisible by two.
	exam	1	graphs are on odd pages.
odd	5.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	being part of a matched pair or set when the other or others are missing.
	exam	1	an odd sock;
	exam	2	odd volumes.
odd	6.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	used to designate an indefinite quantity more than the quantity specified in round numbers.
	exam	1	fifty-odd pounds.
odd	7.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	def	out-of-the-way or secluded.
odd	8.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a function
	def	changing sign but not absolute value when the sign of the independent variable is changed, as in Compare {{even} %1 (sense 13)}.
odd man out	9.
	head	odd
	syl	odd man out.
	def	a person or thing excluded from others forming a group, unit, etc.
odd	10.a.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	n.
	def	one stroke more than the score of one's opponent.
odd	10.b.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	n.
	def	an advantage or handicap of one stroke added to or taken away from a player's score.
odd	11.
	syl	odd
	pron	<od>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or person that is odd in sequence or number.
oddly	sub
	head	odd
	syl	odd+ly
	pos	adv.
oddness	sub
	head	odd
	syl	odd+ness
	pos	n.
oddball	1.
	syl	odd+ball
	pron	<1od2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a strange or eccentric person or thing. Brit. equivalent: {odd fish}.
oddball	2.
	syl	odd+ball
	pron	<1od2bc:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	strange or peculiar.
Oddfellow	0.
	syl	Odd+fel:low
	pron	<1od2fel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the {Independent Order of Oddfellows}, a secret benevolent and fraternal association founded in England in the 18th century.
oddities	infl
	head	oddity
	syl	odd+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oddity	1.
	syl	odd+i:ty
	pron	<1oditi>
	pos	n.
	def	an odd person or thing.
oddity	2.
	syl	odd+i:ty
	pron	<1oditi>
	pos	n.
	def	an odd quality or characteristic.
oddity	3.
	syl	odd+i:ty
	pron	<1oditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being odd.
odd-jobber	alt
	head	odd-jobman
	or	odd-jobman
	syl	odd-job:ber
	pos	n.
odd-jobman	0.
	or	odd-jobber
	syl	odd-job:man
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does casual work, esp. domestic repairs.
odd lot	1.
	syl	odd lot
	pos	n.
	def	a batch of merchandise, etc., that contains less than or more than the usual number of units.
odd lot	2.
	syl	odd lot
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a number of securities less than the standard trading unit of 100.
oddment	1.
	syl	odd+ment
	pron	<1odm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an odd piece or thing; leftover.
oddment	2.
	syl	odd+ment
	pron	<1odm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	any individual part of a book, such as the preface, excluding the main text.
odd-pinnate	0.
	syl	odd-pin:nate
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant leaf
	def	pinnate with a single leaflet at the apex.
odds	1.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	foll. by on or against
	def	the probability, expressed as a ratio, that a certain event will take place.
	exam	1	the odds against the outsider are a hundred to one.
odds	2.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the amount, expressed as a ratio, by which the wager of one better is greater than that of another.
	exam	1	he was offering odds of five to one.
odds	3.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the likelihood that a certain state of affairs will be found to be so.
	exam	1	the odds are that he is drunk.
odds	4.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the chances or likelihood of success in a certain undertaking.
	exam	1	their odds were very poor after it rained.
odds	5.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an equalizing allowance, esp. one given to a weaker side in a contest.
odds	6.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the advantage that one contender is judged to have over another.
	exam	1	the odds are on my team.
odds	7.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a significant difference (esp. in the phrase {it makes no odds}) .
at odds	8.
	head	odds
	syl	at odds.
	def	on bad terms.
give	9.
	head	odds
	or	lay odds
	syl	give
	def	to offer a bet with favourable odds.
odds	10.a.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	more than is expected, necessary, etc..
	exam	1	he got two pounds over the odds for this job.
odds	10.b.
	syl	odds
	pron	<odz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	unfair or excessive.
take odds	11.
	head	odds
	syl	take odds.
	def	to accept such a bet.
what's the odds	12.
	head	odds
	syl	what's the odds??
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	what difference does it make??
odds and ends	0.
	syl	odds and ends
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	miscellaneous items or articles.
odds and sods	0.
	syl	odds and sods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	miscellaneous people or things.
odds-on	1.
	syl	odds-on
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chance, horse, etc.
	def	rated at even money or less to win.
odds-on	2.
	syl	odds-on
	pos	adj.
	def	regarded as more or most likely to win, succeed, happen, etc.
ode	ety	C16: via French from Late Latin *_oda, from Greek *_oid*_e, from aeidein to sing
ode	1.
	syl	ode
	pron	<*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a lyric poem, typically addressed to a particular subject, with lines of varying lengths and complex rhythms. See also {Horatian ode, Pindaric ode}.
ode	2.
	syl	ode
	pron	<*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a poem meant to be sung.
-ode	ety	from Greek -*_od*_es, from eidos shape, form
-ode	H1.0.
	syl	-ode
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting resemblance.
	exam	1	nematode.
-ode	ety	from Greek -odos, from hodos a way
-ode	H2.0.
	syl	-ode
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting a path or way.
	exam	1	electrode.
Odelsthing	alt
	head	Odelsting
	or	Odelsting
	syl	O:dels+thing
	pos	n.
Odelsting	0.
	or	Odelsthing
	syl	O:dels+ting
	pron	<1*udLs2tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower chamber of the Norwegian parliament. See also {Lagting, Storting}.
Odense	0.
	syl	O:den+se
	pron	Danish <1o:@d*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Denmark, on Fyn Island: cathedral founded by King Canute in the 11th century. Pop.: 168178 (1974 est.).
Oder	0.
	syl	O:der
	pron	<1*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Europe, rising in N Czechoslo?!vakia and flowing north and west, forming part of the border between East Germany and Poland to the Baltic. Length: 913 km (567 miles). Czech and Polish name: {Odra}.
Oder-Neisse Line	0.
	syl	O:der-Neis:se Line
	pron	<1*ud*> <1nIs*>
	pos	n.
	def	the present-day boundary between Germany and Poland along the Rivers Oder and Neisse. Established in 1945, it originally separated the Soviet Zone of Germany from the regions of Germany under Polish administration.
Odessa	0.
	syl	O:des+sa
	pron	<*u1des*>, Russian <a1djes*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR on the Black Sea: the chief Russian grain port in the 19th century; university (1865); industrial centre and one of the largest ports in the Soviet Union. Pop.: 1002000 (1975 est.).
odeum	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek *_oideion, from *_oid*_e #7ode 
odea	infl
	head	odeum
	syl	o:de:a
	pron	<1*udi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
odeum	0.
	syl	o:de:um
	pron	<1*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	a building for musical performances. Also called: {odeon}.
Othin	alt
	head	Odin
	or	Odin
	syl	O:thin
	pos	n.
Odin	0.
	or	Othin
	syl	O:din
	pron	<1*udin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the supreme creator god; the divinity of wisdom, culture, war, and the dead. Germanic counterpart: {Wotan, Woden}.
odious	ety	C17: from Latin, related to *_od*_i I hate
odious	0.
	syl	o:di+ous
	pron	<1*udi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive; repugnant.
odiously	sub
	head	odious
	syl	o:di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
odiousness	sub
	head	odious
	syl	o:di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
odium	ety	C17: from Latin; related to *_od*_i I hate, Greek odussasthai to be angry
odium	1.
	syl	o:di:um
	pron	<1*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dislike accorded to a hated person or thing.
odium	2.
	syl	o:di:um
	pron	<1*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	hatred; repugnance.
ODM	0.
	syl	O.D.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ministry of Overseas Development.
Odovacar	alt
	head	Odoacer
	or	Odoacer
	syl	Od:o:va:car
	pron	<2*ud*1va:k*>
	pos	n.
Odoacer	0.
	or	Odovacar
	syl	Od:o:a:cer
	pron	<2od*1As*>
	pos	n.
	def	??434-?!493 #7a.d.,@T barbarian@T ruler@T of@T Italy @T (476-493);@T assassinated@T by Theodoric.
odometer	ety	C18 hodometer, from Greek hodos way+#7meter 
odometer	0.
	syl	o:dom+e:ter
	pron	<o1domit*>, <*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {mile?!ometer}.
odometry	sub
	head	odometer
	syl	o:1dom+e:try
	pos	n.
Michael	infl
	head	O'Donovan
	syl	Mi:chael.
	pos	n.
O'Donovan	0.
	syl	O'Don:o:van
	pron	<*u1don*vN>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of (Frank) {O'Connor}.
-odont	ety	from Greek od*_on tooth
-odont	0.
	syl	-o:dont
	pos	adj.
	usage	and n. combining form.
	def	having teeth of a certain type; -toothed.
	exam	1	acrodont.
odontalgia	0.
	syl	od+on+tal+gi:a
	pron	<2odon1t@lJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {toothache}.
odontalgic	sub
	head	odontalgia
	syl	od+on+1tal+gic
	pos	adj.
odonto-	ety	from Greek od*_on tooth
odontoblast	0.
	syl	o:don+to+blast
	pron	<o1dont*2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a layer of cells lining the pulp cavity of a tooth and giving rise to the dentine.
odontoblastic	sub
	head	odontoblast
	syl	o:2don+to+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
odontoglossum	0.
	syl	o:don+to+glos+sum
	pron	<o2dont*1glos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any epiphytic orchid of the tropical American genus having clusters of brightly coloured flowers.
odontograph	0.
	syl	o:don+to+graph
	pron	<o1dont*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an aid to marking out gear teeth, in which a circular arc is substituted for the true involute curve.
odontographic	sub
	head	odontograph
	syl	o:don+to+graph+ic
	pron	<o2dont*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
odontography	sub
	head	odontograph
	syl	od+on+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2odon1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
odontoid	1.
	syl	o:don+toid
	pron	<o1dontcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	toothlike.
odontoid	2.
	syl	o:don+toid
	pron	<o1dontcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the odontoid process.
odontoid process	0.
	syl	o:don+toid pro+cess
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the toothlike upward projection at the back of the second vertebra of the neck.
odontology	0.
	syl	od+on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2odon1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science con?!cerned with the anatomy, development, and diseases of teeth and related structures.
odontological	sub
	head	odontology
	syl	o:don+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<o2dont*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
odontologist	sub
	head	odontology
	syl	od+on+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
odontophore	0.
	syl	o:don+to+phore
	pron	<o1dont*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an oral muscular protrusible structure in molluscs that supports the radula.
odontophoral	sub
	head	odontophore
	or	odontophorous
	syl	od+on+toph:o+ral
	pron	<2odon1tof*r*l>
	pos	adj.
odontophorous	sub
	head	odontophore
	or	odontophoral
	syl	2od+on+1toph+or+ous
	pos	adj.
odor	0.
	syl	o:dor
	pron	<1*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {odour}.
odorless	sub
	head	odor
	syl	o:dor+less
	pos	adj.
odoriferous	0.
	syl	o:dor+if+er+ous
	pron	<2*ud*1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or emitting an odour, esp. a fragrant one.
odoriferously	sub
	head	odoriferous
	syl	o:dor+1if+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
odoriferousness	sub
	head	odoriferous
	syl	o:dor+1if+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
odorous	0.
	syl	o:dor+ous
	pron	<1*ud*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or emitting a characteristic smell or odour.
odorously	sub
	head	odorous
	syl	o:dor+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
odorousness	sub
	head	odorous
	syl	o:dor+ous+ness
	pos	n.
odour	ety	C13: from Old French odur, from Latin odor; related to Latin ol*_ere to smell, Greek *_ozein 
odor	alt
	head	odour
	or	odour
	syl	o:dor
	pron	<1*ud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
odour	1.
	or	odor
	syl	o:dour
	pron	<1*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of a substance that gives it a characteristic scent or smell.
odour	2.
	or	odor
	syl	o:dour
	pron	<1*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pervasive quality about something.
	exam	1	an odour of dishonesty.
odour	3.
	or	odor
	syl	o:dour
	pron	<1*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	repute or regard (in the phrases {in good odour, in bad odour}) . $D. a sweet-smelling fragrance.
odourless	sub
	head	odour
	or	odorless
	syl	o:dour+less
	pos	adj.
odorless	sub
	head	odour
	or	odourless
	syl	o:dor+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
odour of sanctity	ety	C18: originally, the sweet smell said to be exhaled by the bodies of dead saints
odour of sanctity	0.
	syl	o:dour of sanc+ti+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	sanctimoniousness.
Odovacar	0.
	syl	Od:o:va:car
	pron	<2*ud*1va:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Odoacer}.
Odra	0.
	syl	Od:ra
	pron	<1cdra>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech and Polish name for the {Oder}.
odyle	alt
	head	odyl
	or	odyl
	syl	od+yle
	pron	<1odil>
	pos	n.
odyl	0.
	or	odyle
	syl	od:yl
	pron	<1odil>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {od}.
Odysseus	0.
	syl	O:dys:seus
	pron	<*1dEsi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the foremost of the Greek heroes at the siege of Troy, noted for his courage and ingenuity. His return to his kingdom of Ithaca was fraught with adventures in which he lost all his companions and he was acknowledged by his wife Penelope only after killing her suitors. Roman name: {Ulysses}.
Odyssey	1.
	syl	Od+ys+sey
	pron	<1odisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek epic poem, attributed to Homer, describing the ten-year homeward wanderings of Odysseus after the fall of Troy.
Odyssey	2.
	syl	Od+ys+sey
	pron	<1odisi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	any long eventful journey.
Odyssean	sub
	head	Odyssey
	syl	Od+ys+se:an
	pron	<2odi1sE*n>
	pos	adj.
Oe	0.
	syl	Oe
	qual	symbol for
	def	oersted.
OE	infl
	or	OE
	syl	O.E.
OE	infl
	or	OE
	syl	OE.
OE	0.
	syl	OE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old English (language).
oe	0.
	syl	o.e.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	omissions excepted.
OECD	0.
	syl	O.E.C.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Organization for Economic Cooperation and De?!velopment; an association of 21 nations to promote growth and trade, set up in 1961 to supersede the O.E.E.C.
oecology	0.
	syl	oe:col+o:gy
	pron	<E1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {ecology}.
oecological	sub
	head	oecology
	syl	oec:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ek*1loJikL>, <2E->
	pos	adj.
oecologically	sub
	head	oecology
	syl	oec:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oecologist	sub
	head	oecology
	syl	oe:1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
oecumenical	0.
	syl	oe:cu+men:i+cal
	pron	<2Ekju1menikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {ecumenical}.
OED	0.
	syl	O.E.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Oxford English Dictionary.
oedema	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek oid*_ema, from oide*^in to swell
oedema	alt
	or	oedema
	syl	oe:de+ma
	pron	<i1dEm*>
	pos	n.
oedemata	infl
	head	oedema
	syl	oe:de+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oedema	1.
	or	oedema
	syl	oe:de+ma
	pron	<i1dEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an excessive accumulation of serous fluid in the intercellular spaces of tissue.
oedema	2.
	or	oedema
	syl	oe:de+ma
	pron	<i1dEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Plant pathol.
	def	an abnormal swelling in a plant caused by a large mass of parenchyma or an accumulation of water in the tissues.
oedematous	sub
	head	oedema
	or	oedematose
	syl	oe:dem:a+tous
	pron	<i1dem*?!t*s>
	pos	adj.
oedematous	sub
	head	oedema
	or	oedematose
	syl	oe:dem:a+tous
	pron	<i1dem*?!t*s>
	pos	adj.
oedematose	sub
	head	oedema
	or	oedematous
	syl	oe:1dem:a+2tose
	pos	adj.
oedematose	sub
	head	oedema
	or	oedematous
	syl	oe:1dem:a+2tose
	pos	adj.
Oedipus	0.
	syl	Oe:di:pus
	pron	<1Edip*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Laius and Jocasta, the king and queen of Thebes, who killed his father, being unaware of his identity, and unwittingly married his mother, by whom he had four children. When the truth was revealed, he put out his eyes and Jocasta killed herself.
Oedipus complex	0.
	syl	Oe:di:pus com+plex
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a group of emotions, usually unconscious, involving the desire of a child, esp. a male child, to possess sexually the parent of the opposite sex while excluding the parent of the same sex. Compare {Electra complex}. &- {#!oe@.di+pal} {@!oed@.i+#!pe@.an}
OEEC	0.
	syl	O.E.E.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Organization for European Economic Cooperation; an organization of European nations set up in 1948 to allocate postwar U.S. aid and to stimulate trade and cooperation. It was superseded by the O.E.C.D. in 1961.
OehlenschlOhlenschlager	alt
	head	Oehlenschlager
	or	Oehlenschlager
	syl	Oeh:len:schl*"Oh:len:schl*"a:ger
	pron	Danish <1$o:l*n2sle:g*r>
	pos	n.
Adam Gottlob	infl
	head	Oehlenschlager
	syl	Ad:am Gott:lob
	pron	<1adam> <1gctlcp>
	pos	n.
Oehlenschlager	0.
	or	OehlenschlOhlenschlager
	syl	Oeh:len:schl*"a:ger
	pron	Danish <1$o:l*n2sle:g*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1779-1850, Danish romantic poet and dramatist.
oeil-de-boeuf	ety	literally: bull's eye
oeils-de-boeuf	infl
	head	oeil-de-boeuf
	syl	oeils-de-boeuf
	pron	<@ojd*1b@of>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oeil-de-boeuf	0.
	syl	oeil-de-boeuf
	pron	French. <@ojd*1b@of>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular window, esp. in 17th- and 18th-century French architecture.
oeillade	ety	C16: from French, from oeil eye, from Latin oculus+-ade as in #7fusillade 
oeillade	0.
	syl	oeil+lade
	pron	<R:1ja:d>, French <@o1jad>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	an amorous or suggestive glance; ogle.
oenology	ety	C19: from Greek o*^inos wine+-#7logy 
oenology	alt
	or	oenology
	syl	oe:nol+o:gy
	pron	<E1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
oenology	0.
	or	oenology
	syl	oe:nol+o:gy
	pron	<E1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of wine.
oenological	sub
	head	oenology
	or	oenological
	syl	oe:no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2En*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
oenological	sub
	head	oenology
	or	oenological
	syl	oe:no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2En*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
oenologist	sub
	head	oenology
	or	oenologist
	syl	oe:1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
oenologist	sub
	head	oenology
	or	oenologist
	syl	oe:1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
oenomel	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek oinos wine+ meli honey
oenomel	1.
	syl	oe:no+mel
	pron	<1En*2mel>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made of wine and honey.
oenomel	2.
	syl	oe:no+mel
	pron	<1En*2mel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a source of strength and sweetness.
Oenone	0.
	syl	Oe:no:ne
	pron	<E1n*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph of Mount Ida, whose lover Paris left her for Helen.
o'er	0.
	syl	o'er
	pron	<c:>, <*u*>
	pos	prep. adv.
	def	a poetic contraction of {over}.
oersted	ety	C20: named after H. C. Oersted (1777-1851), Danish physicist, who discovered electromagnetism
oersted	0.
	syl	oer+sted
	pron	<1R:sted>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of magnetic field strength; the field strength that would cause a unit magnetic pole to experience a force of 1 dyne in a vacuum. It is equivalent to 79.58 amperes per metre.
oesophagus	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry+ -phagos, from phagein to eat
oesophagus	alt
	or	oesophagus
	syl	oe:soph:a+gus
	pron	<E1sof*g*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oesophagi	infl
	head	oesophagus
	syl	oe:soph:a+gi
	pron	<-2gI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oesophagus	0.
	or	oesophagus
	syl	oe:soph:a+gus
	pron	<E1sof*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet.
oesophageal	sub
	head	oesophagus
	or	oesophageal
	syl	oe:soph:a+ge:al
	pron	<E2sof*1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
oesophageal	sub
	head	oesophagus
	or	oesophageal
	syl	oe:soph:a+ge:al
	pron	<E2sof*1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
oestradiol	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7oestrin+{di -%1}#7+ -#7{ol %1}
oestradiol	alt
	or	oestradiol
	syl	oes+tra+di+ol
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oestradiol	0.
	or	oestradiol
	syl	oes+tra+di+ol
	pron	<2Estr*1dIol>, <2estr*->
	pos	n.
	def	the most potent oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: synthesized and used to treat oestrogen deficiency and cancer of the breast. Formula: C\1\8H\2\4O\2.
oestrin	ety	C20: from #7oestr (#7us) #7+ -#7in 
oestrin	alt
	or	oestrin
	syl	oes+trin
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oestrin	0.
	or	oestrin
	syl	oes+trin
	pron	<1Estrin>, <1estrin>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for {oestrogen}.
oestriol	ety	C20: from #7oestrin+tri -#7+ -#7{ol %1}
oestriol	alt
	or	oestriol
	syl	oes+tri+ol
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oestriol	0.
	or	oestriol
	syl	oes+tri+ol
	pron	<1Estri2ol>, <1estri->
	pos	n.
	def	a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary: a synthetic form is used to treat oestrogen deficiency. Formula: C\1\8H\2\4O\3.
oestrogen	ety	C20: from #7oestrus+ -#7gen 
oestrogen	alt
	or	oestrogen
	syl	oes+tro+gen
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oestrogen	0.
	or	oestrogen
	syl	oes+tro+gen
	pron	<1Estr*J*n>, <1estr*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several steroid hormones, that are secreted chiefly by the ovaries and placenta, that induce oestrus, stimulate changes in the female reproductive organs during the oestrous cycle, and promote development of female secondary sexual characteristics.
oestrogenic	sub
	head	oestrogen
	or	oestrogenic
	syl	oes+tro+gen+ic
	pron	<2Estr*1Jenik>, <2estr*->
	pos	adj.
oestrogenic	sub
	head	oestrogen
	or	oestrogenic
	syl	oes+tro+gen+ic
	pron	<2estr*1Jenik>, <2Estr*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
oestrogenically	sub
	head	oestrogen
	or	oestrogenically
	syl	oes+tro+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oestrogenically	sub
	head	oestrogen
	or	oestrogenically
	syl	oes+tro+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
oestrone	ety	C20: from #7oestr (#7us) #7+ -#7one 
oestrone	alt
	or	oestrone
	syl	oes+trone
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oestrone	0.
	or	oestrone
	syl	oes+trone
	pron	<1Estr*un>, <1estr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a weak oestrogenic hormone secreted by the mammalian ovary and having the same medical uses as oestradiol. Formula: C\1\8H\2\2O\2.
oestrous cycle	0.
	syl	oes+trous cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a hormonally controlled cycle of activity of the reproductive organs in many female mammals. The follicular stage (growth of the Graafian follicles, thickening of the lining of the uterus, secretion of oestrogen, and ovulation (see {oestrus}) , is succeeded by the luteal phase (formation of the corpus luteum and secretion of progesterone), followed by regression and a return to the first stage.
oestrus	ety	C17: from Latin oestrus gadfly, hence frenzy, from Greek oistros 
oestrus	alt
	or	oestrus
	syl	oes+trus
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
oestrus	0.
	or	oestrus
	syl	oes+trus
	pron	<1Estr*s>, <1estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a regularly occurring period of sexual receptivity in most female mammals, except humans, during which ovulation occurs and copulation can take place; heat.
oestrous	sub
	head	oestrus
	or	oestrous
	syl	oes+trous
	pos	adj.
oestrous	sub
	head	oestrus
	or	oestrous
	syl	oes+trous
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
oeuvre	ety	ultimately from Latin opera, plural of opus work
oeuvre	1.
	syl	oeu:vre
	pron	French. <1@o:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art, literature, music, etc.
oeuvre	2.
	syl	oeu:vre
	pron	French. <1@o:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	the total output of a writer, painter, etc.
of	ety	Old English (as prep. and adv.); related to Old Norse af, Old High German aba, Latin ab, Greek apo #e Usage. See at off.
of	1.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	used with a verbal noun or gerund to link it with a following noun that is either the subject or the object of the verb embedded in the gerund.
	exam	1	the breathing of a fine swimmer
of	2.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate possession, origin, or association.
	exam	1	the house of my sister;
	exam	2	to die of hunger.
of	3.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	used after words or phrases expressing quantities.
	exam	1	a pint of milk.
of	4.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	constituted by, containing, or characterized by.
	exam	1	a family of idiots;
	exam	2	a rod of iron;
	exam	3	a man of some depth.
of	5.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate separation, as in time or space.
	exam	1	within a mile of the town;
	exam	2	within ten minutes of the beginning of the concert.
of	6.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to mark apposition.
	exam	1	the city of Naples;
	exam	2	a speech on the subject of archaeology.
of	7.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	about; concerning.
	exam	1	speak to me of love.
of	8.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	def	used in passive constructions to indicate the agent.
	exam	1	he was beloved of all.
of	9.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Informal.
	def	used to indicate a day or part of a period of time when some activity habitually occurs.
	exam	1	I go to the pub of an evening.
of	10.
	syl	of
	pron	<ov>, <unstressed> <*v>
	pos	prep.
	qual	U.S.
	def	before the hour of.
	exam	1	a quarter of nine.
OF	infl
	or	OF
	syl	O.F.
OF	infl
	or	OF
	syl	OF.
OF	0.
	syl	OF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old French (language).
ofay	ety	C20: origin unknown
ofay	0.
	syl	o:fay
	pron	<1*ufA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Negro slang.
	def	a derogatory term for a white person.
off	ety	originally variant of #7of ; fully distinguished from it in the 17th century#e Usage. In educated usage, off is not followed by from or of: he stepped off (not off of) the platform. Careful writers also avoid using the word in the place of from: they bought apples from (rather than off) the man.
off	1.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate actions in which contact is absent or rendered absent, as between an object and a surface.
	exam	1	to lift a cup off the table.
off	2.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the removal of something that is or has been appended to or in association with something else.
	exam	1	to take the tax off potatoes.
off	3.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	prep.
	def	out of alignment with.
	exam	1	we are off course.
off	4.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	prep.
	def	situated near to or leading away from.
	exam	1	just off the High Street.
off	5.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	prep.
	def	not inclined towards.
	exam	1	I'm off work;
	exam	2	I've gone off you.
off	6.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	so as to deactivate or disengage.
	exam	1	turn off the radio.
off	7.a.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	so as to get rid of.
	exam	1	sleep off a hangover.
off	7.b.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	so as to be removed from, esp. as a reduction.
	exam	1	he took ten per cent off.
off	8.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	spent away from work or other duties.
	exam	1	take the afternoon off.
off	9.a.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	on a trip, journey, or race.
	exam	1	I saw her off at the station.
off	9.b.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	so as to be completely absent, used up, or exhausted.
	exam	1	this stuff kills off all vermin.
off	10.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	out from the shore or land.
	exam	1	the ship stood off.
off	11.a.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of contact; at a distance.
	exam	1	the ship was 10 miles off.
off	11.b.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of the present location.
	exam	1	the girl ran off.
off	12.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	def	away in the future.
	exam	1	August is less than a week off.
off	13.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	so as to be no longer taking place.
	exam	1	the match has been rained off.
off	14.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	removed from contact with something, as clothing from the body.
	exam	1	the girl took all her clothes off.
off and on	15.
	head	off
	or	on and off
	syl	off and on
	def	occasionally; intermittently.
	exam	1	he comes here off and on.
off with	16.
	head	off
	syl	off with.
	pos	interj.
	def	a command, often peremptory, or an exhortation to remove or cut off (something specified).
	exam	1	off with his head;
	exam	2	off with that coat, my dear.
off	17.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	def	not on; no longer operative.
	exam	1	the off position on the dial.
off	18.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not or no longer taking place; cancelled or postponed.
	exam	1	the meeting is off.
off	19.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a specified condition regarding money, provisions, etc..
	exam	1	well off;
	exam	2	how are you off for bread??
off	20.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsatisfactory or disappointing.
	exam	1	his performance was rather off;
	exam	2	an off year for good tennis.
off	21.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in a condition as specified.
	exam	1	I'd be better off without this job.
off	22.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	no longer on the menu; not being served at the moment.
	exam	1	sorry, love, haddock is off.
off	23.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of food or drink
	def	having gone bad, sour, etc..
	exam	1	this milk is off.
off	24.a.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the field on that side of the pitch to which the batsman presents his bat when taking strike: thus for a right-hander, off is on the right-hand side. Compare {{leg} (sense 12)}.
off	24.c.
	syl	off
	pron	<of>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the off stump.
off	1.
	syl	off.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	offer.
off	2.
	syl	off.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	office.
off	3.
	syl	off.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	officer.
off	4.
	syl	off.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	official.
Offa	0.
	syl	Of:fa
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	n.
	def	died 796 #7a.d., king of Mercia (757-796), who constructed an earthwork ({Offa's Dyke}) between Wales and Mercia.
offal	ety	C14: from #7off+fall, referring to parts fallen or cut off; compare German Abfall rubbish
offal	1.
	syl	of+fal
	pron	<1ofL>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible internal parts of an animal, such as the heart, liver, and tongue.
offal	2.
	syl	of+fal
	pron	<1ofL>
	pos	n.
	def	dead or decomposing organic matter.
offal	3.
	syl	of+fal
	pron	<1ofL>
	pos	n.
	def	refuse; rubbish.
Offaly	0.
	syl	Of+fa+ly
	pron	<1of*li>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland county of E central Ireland, in Leinster province: formerly an ancient kingdom, which also included parts of Tipperary, Leix, and Kildare. County town: Tullamore. Pop.: 51834 (1971). Area: 2000 sq. km (770 sq. miles).
offbeat	1.
	syl	off+beat
	pron	<1of2bEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of the normally unaccented beats in a bar, such as the second and fourth beats in a bar of four-four time. They are stressed in some jazz and dance music, such as the bossa nova.
offbeat	2.a.
	syl	off+beat
	pron	<1of2bEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusual, unconventional, or eccentric.
offbeat	2.b.
	syl	off+beat
	pron	<1of2bEt>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	he liked the offbeat in music.
off-Broadway	1.
	syl	off-Broad:way
	pos	adj.
	def	designating the kind of experimental, low-budget, or noncommercial productions associated with theatre outside the Broadway area in New York.
off-Broadway	2.
	syl	off-Broad:way
	pos	adj.
	usage	of thea?!tres
	def	not located in Broadway. {~} Compare {off-off-Broadway}.
off-centre	0.
	syl	off-cen:tre
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly eccentric or unconventional; not completely sound or balanced.
off chance	1.
	syl	off chance
	pos	n.
	def	a slight possibility.
on the off chance	2.
	head	off chance
	syl	on the off chance.
	def	with the hope.
	exam	1	on the off chance of getting the job.
(off-colour	infl
	head	off colour
	syl	(off-col:our
	pos	adj.
off colour	0.
	syl	off col+our
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
off colour	1.
	syl	off col+our
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	slightly ill; unwell.
off colour	2.
	syl	off col+our
	pos	adj.
	def	indecent or indelicate; risqu*'e.
off cut	0.
	syl	off cut
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of paper, plywood, etc., remaining after the main pieces have been cut; remnant.
Offenbach	H1.0.
	syl	Of+fen+bach
	pron	German <1cfN2bax>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central West Germany, on the River Main in Hesse opposite Frankfurt am Main: leather-goods industry. Pop.: 120092 (1974 est.).
Jacques	infl
	head	Offenbach
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Offenbach	H2.0.
	syl	Of:fen:bach
	pron	<1of*n2ba:k>, French <cfen1ba:k>, French <cfen1ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-80, French composer of operettas, including (1858) and (1881).
offense	alt
	head	offence
	or	offence
	syl	of+fense
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
offence	1.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a violation or breach of a law, custom, rule, etc.
offence	2.a.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	any public wrong or crime.
offence	2.b.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonindictable crime punishable on summary conviction.
offence	3.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	annoyance, displeasure, or resentment.
give offence (to) 	4.
	head	offence
	syl	give offence (to) .
	def	to cause annoyance or displeasure (to).
take offence	5.
	head	offence
	syl	take offence.
	def	to feel injured, humiliated, or offended.
offence	6.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of annoyance, displeasure, or anger.
offence	7.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	def	attack; assault.
offence	8.
	or	offense
	syl	of+fence
	pron	<*1fens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	injury or harm.
offenceless	sub
	head	offence
	or	offenseless
	syl	of+1fence+less
	pos	adj.
offenseless	sub
	head	offence
	or	offenceless
	syl	of+1fense+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
offend	ety	C14: via Old French offendre to strike against, from Latin offendere, from ob- against+ fendere to strike
offend	1.
	syl	of+fend
	pron	<*1fend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hurt the feelings, sense of dignity, etc., of (a person, etc.).
offend	2.
	syl	of+fend
	pron	<*1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be disagreeable to; disgust.
	exam	1	the smell offended him.
offend	3.
	syl	of+fend
	pron	<*1fend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	except in archaic uses
	def	to break (a law or laws in general).
offender	sub
	head	offend
	syl	of+1fend+er
	pos	n.
offensive	1.
	syl	of+fen+sive
	pron	<*1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant or disgusting, as to the senses.
offensive	2.
	syl	of+fen+sive
	pron	<*1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing anger or annoyance; insulting.
offensive	3.
	syl	of+fen+sive
	pron	<*1fensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	for the purpose of attack rather than defence.
offensive	4.
	syl	of+fen+sive
	pron	<*1fensiv>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an attitude or position of aggression.
offensive	5.
	syl	of+fen+sive
	pron	<*1fensiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an assault, attack, or military initiative, esp. a strategic one.
offensively	sub
	head	offensive
	syl	of+1fen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
offensiveness	sub
	head	offensive
	syl	of+1fen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
offer	ety	Old English, from Latin offerre to present, from ob- to+ ferre to bring
offer	1.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to present or proffer (something, someone, oneself, etc.) for acceptance or rejection.
offer	2.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present as part of a requirement.
	exam	1	she offered English as a second subject.
offer	3.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or make accessible.
	exam	1	this stream offers the best fishing.
offer	4.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to present itself.
	exam	1	if an opportunity should offer.
offer	5.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show or express willingness or the intention (to do something).
offer	6.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put forward (a proposal, opinion, etc.) for consideration.
offer	7.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present for sale.
offer	8.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propose as payment; bid or tender.
offer	9.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to present (a prayer, sacrifice, etc.) as or during an act of worship.
offer	10.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show readiness for.
	exam	1	to offer battle.
offer	11.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a proposal of marriage.
offer	12.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a proposal or bid, that is offered.
offer	13.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of offering or the condition of being offered.
offer	14.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a proposal made by one person that will create a binding contract if accepted unconditionally by the person to whom it is made. See also {acceptance}.
offer	15.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposal of marriage.
offer	16.
	syl	of+fer
	pron	<1of*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {offer price}.
on offer	17.
	head	offer
	syl	on offer.
	def	for sale at a reduced price.
offerer	sub
	head	offer
	or	offeror
	syl	of+fer+er
	pos	n.
offeror	sub
	head	offer
	or	offerer
	syl	of+fe+ror
	pos	n.
offering	1.
	syl	of+fer+ing
	pron	<1of*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is offered.
offering	2.
	syl	of+fer+ing
	pron	<1of*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a contribution to the funds of a religious organization.
offering	3.
	syl	of+fer+ing
	pron	<1of*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacrifice, as of an animal, to a deity.
offer price	0.
	syl	of+fer price
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	the price at which a stock?!jobber is prepared to sell a specific security. Often shortened to {offer}. Compare {bid price}.
offertory	ety	C14: from Church Latin offert*_orium place appointed for offerings, from Latin offerre to #7offer 
offertories	infl
	head	offertory
	syl	of+fer+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
offertory	1.
	syl	of+fer+to:ry
	pron	<1of*t*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the oblation of the bread and wine at the Eucharist.
offertory	2.
	syl	of+fer+to:ry
	pron	<1of*t*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the offerings of the worshippers at this service.
offertory	3.
	syl	of+fer+to:ry
	pron	<1of*t*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the prayers said or sung while the worshippers' offerings are being received.
off-glide	0.
	syl	off-glide
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a glide caused by the movement of the articulators away from their position in articulating the previous speech sound. Compare {on-glide}.
offhand	1.
	syl	off+hand
	pron	<2of1h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	without preparation or warning; impromptu.
offhand	2.
	syl	off+hand
	pron	<2of1h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	without care, thought, attention, or consideration.
	exam	1	an offhand manner.
offhandedly	sub
	head	offhand
	syl	off+1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
offhandedness	sub
	head	offhand
	syl	off+1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
office	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin officium service, duty, from opus work, service+ facere to do
office	1.a.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or set of rooms in which business, professional duties, clerical work, etc., are carried out.
office	1.b.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	office furniture;
	exam	2	an office boy.
office	2.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the building or buildings in which the work of an organization, such as a business or government department, is carried out.
office	3.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial or professional business.
	exam	1	the architect's office approved the plans.
office	4.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of persons working in an office.
	exam	1	it was a happy office until she came.
office	5.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name; in Britain
	def	a department of the national government.
	exam	1	the Home Office.
office	6.a.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	a governmental agency, esp. of the Federal government.
office	6.b.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of such an agency or of a department.
	exam	1	Office of Science and Technology.
office	7.a.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of trust, responsibility, or duty, esp. in a government or organization.
	exam	1	the office of president;
	exam	2	to seek office.
office	7.b.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an office-holder.
office	8.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	duty or function.
	exam	1	the office of an administrator.
office	9.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a minor task or service.
	exam	1	domestic of?!fices.
office	10.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an action performed for another, usually a beneficial action.
	exam	1	through his good offices.
office	11.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where tickets, information, etc., can be obtained.
	exam	1	a ticket office.
office	12.a.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a ceremony or service, prescribed by ecclesiastical authorities, esp. one for the dead.
office	12.b.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	the order or form of these.
office	12.c.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the official daily service.
office	12.d.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {divine office}.
office	13.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the parts of a house or estate where work is done, goods are stored, etc.
office	14.
	syl	of+fice
	pron	<1ofis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a euphemistic term for {lavatory}.
the office	15.
	head	office
	syl	the office.
	def	a hint or signal.
offin	16.
	head	office
	or	out of office
	syl	of+fin
	usage	of a government
	def	in (or out) of power.
office bearer	0.
	syl	of+fice bear+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds an office; official.
office block	0.
	syl	of+fice block
	pos	n.
	def	a large building designed to provide office accommodation.
office boy	0.
	syl	of+fice boy
	pos	n.
	def	a boy employed in an office for running errands and other minor jobs.
office hours	1.
	syl	of+fice hours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hours during which an office is open for business.
office hours	2.
	syl	of+fice hours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the number of hours worked in an office.
officer	1.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in the armed services who holds a position of responsibility, authority, and duty.
officer	2.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {police officer}.
officer	3.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person authorized to serve as master or mate of a vessel.
officer	4.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed or elected to a position of responsibility or authority in a government, society, etc.
officer	5.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	n.
	def	a government official.
	exam	1	a customs officer.
officer	6.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Order of the British Empire
	def	a member of the grade below commander.
officer	7.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with officers.
officer	8.
	syl	of+fic+er
	pron	<1ofis*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as an officer over (some section, group, organization, etc.).
officer of arms	0.
	syl	of+fic+er of arms
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a pursuivant or herald.
officer of the day	0.
	syl	of+fic+er of the day
	pos	n.
	def	a military officer whose duty is to take charge of the security of the unit or camp for a day.
officer of the guard	0.
	syl	of+fic+er of the guard
	pos	n.
	def	a junior officer whose duty is to command a ceremonial guard.
official	1.
	syl	of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an office, its administration, or its duration.
official	2.
	syl	of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	sanctioned by, recognized by, or derived from authority.
	exam	1	an official statement.
official	3.
	syl	of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	appointed by authority, esp. for some special duty.
official	4.
	syl	of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a formal ceremonial character.
	exam	1	an official dinner.
official	5.
	syl	of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds a position in an organization, government department, etc., esp. a subordinate position.
officially	sub
	head	official
	syl	of+1fi+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
Official	1.
	syl	Of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to one of the two factions of the IRA and Sinn Fein, which have existed since a split in 1969. The Official movement emphasizes political rather than guerrilla activity.
Official	2.
	syl	Of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Official IRA and Sinn Fein.
Official	xref
	syl	Of+fi+cial
	pron	<*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {Provisional}.
officialdom	1.
	syl	of+fi+cial+dom
	pron	<*1fiS*ld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the outlook or behaviour of officials, esp. those rigidly adhering to regulations; bureaucracy.
officialdom	2.
	syl	of+fi+cial+dom
	pron	<*1fiS*ld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	officials or bureaucrats collectively.
officialese	0.
	syl	of+fi+cial+ese
	pron	<*2fiS*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	language characteristic of official documents, esp. when verbose or pedantic.
Official Receiver	0.
	syl	Of+fi+cial Re+ceiv+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer appointed by the Department of Trade and Industry to receive the income and manage the estate of a bankrupt pending the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy. See also {receiver}.
Official Referee	0.
	syl	Of+fi+cial Ref+er:ee
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in England
	def	a circuit judge attached to the High Court who is empowered to try certain cases, esp. where a detailed examination of accounts or other documents is involved.
Official Solicitor	0.
	syl	Of+fi+cial So+lic:i+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of the Supreme Court of Judicature with special responsibilities for protecting the interests of persons under disability.
officiant	0.
	syl	of+fi+ci+ant
	pron	<*1fiSi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presides and officiates at a religious ceremony.
officiaries	infl
	head	officiary
	syl	of+fi+ci+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
officiary	1.
	syl	of+fi+ci+ar:y
	pron	<*1fiSi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of officials.
officiary	2.
	syl	of+fi+ci+ar:y
	pron	<*1fiSi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from office.
officiate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin offici*_are, from Latin officium; see #7office 
officiate	1.
	syl	of+fi+ci+ate
	pron	<*1fiSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold the position, responsibility, or function of an official.
officiate	2.
	syl	of+fi+ci+ate
	pron	<*1fiSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conduct a religious or other ceremony.
officiation	sub
	head	officiate
	syl	of+2fi+ci:1a+tion
	pos	n.
officiator	sub
	head	officiate
	syl	of+1fi+ci:2a+tor
	pos	n.
officinal	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin offic*_in*_alis, from Latin offic*_ina workshop; see #7office 
officinal	1.
	syl	of+fic:i+nal
	pron	<o1fisinL>, <2ofi1sInL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pharmacol, obsolete.
	usage	of pharmaceutical products
	def	available without prescription.
officinal	2.
	syl	of+fic:i+nal
	pron	<o1fisinL>, <2ofi1sInL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pharmacol, obsolete.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having pharmacological properties.
officinal	3.
	syl	of+fic:i+nal
	pron	<o1fisinL>, <2ofi1sInL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol, obsolete.
	def	an officinal preparation or plant.
officinally	sub
	head	officinal
	syl	of+1fic:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
officious	ety	C16: from Latin offici*_osus kindly, from officium service; see #7office 
officious	1.
	syl	of+fi+cious
	pron	<*1fiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unnecessarily or obtrusively ready to offer advice or services.
officious	2.
	syl	of+fi+cious
	pron	<*1fiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by such readiness.
officious	3.
	syl	of+fi+cious
	pron	<*1fiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Diplomacy.
	def	informal or unofficial.
officious	4.
	syl	of+fi+cious
	pron	<*1fiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	attentive or obliging.
officiously	sub
	head	officious
	syl	of+1fi+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
officiousness	sub
	head	officious
	syl	of+1fi+cious+ness
	pos	n.
offing	1.
	syl	of+fing
	pron	<1ofiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the sea that can be seen from the shore.
in the offing	2.
	head	offing
	syl	in the offing.
	def	likely to occur soon.
offish	0.
	syl	of+fish
	pron	<1ofiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	aloof or distant in manner.
offishly	sub
	head	offish
	syl	of+fish+ly
	pos	adv.
offishness	sub
	head	offish
	syl	of+fish+ness
	pos	n.
(off-key	infl
	head	off key
	syl	(off-key
	pos	adj.
off key	0.
	syl	off key
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) adv.
off key	1.a.
	syl	off key
	pos	adj.
	def	not in the correct key.
off key	1.b.
	syl	off key
	pos	adj.
	def	out of tune.
off key	2.
	syl	off key
	pos	adj.
	def	out of keeping; discordant.
off-licence	1.
	syl	off-li:cence
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a shop, counter, etc., where alcoholic drinks are sold for consumption elsewhere. U.S. equivalent: {package store}.
off-licence	2.
	syl	off-li:cence
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a licence permitting such sales.
(off-limits	infl
	head	off limits
	syl	(off-lim:its
	pos	adj.
off limits	0.
	syl	off lim+its
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
off limits	1.
	syl	off lim+its
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. Chiefly military.
	def	not to be entered; out of bounds.
off limits	2.
	syl	off lim+its
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into an area forbidden by regulations.
(off-line	infl
	head	off line
	syl	(off-line
	pos	adj.
off line	0.
	syl	off line
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
off line	1.
	syl	off line
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with a part of a computer system not connected to the central processing unit but controlled by a computer storage device. Compare {on line}.
off line	2.
	syl	off line
	pos	adj.
	def	disconnected from a computer; switched off.
off-load	0.
	syl	off-load
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of (something unpleasant or burdensome), as by delegation to another.
off-off-Broadway	0.
	syl	off-off-Broad:way
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to highly experimental informal small-scale theatrical productions in New York, usually taking place in caf*'es, small halls, etc. Compare {off-Broadway}.
off-peak	0.
	syl	off-peak
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to services as used outside periods of intensive use or electricity supplied at cheaper rates during the night.
offprint	1.
	syl	off+print
	pron	<1of2print>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {separate}. a separate reprint of an article that originally appeared in a larger publication.
offprint	2.
	syl	off+print
	pron	<1of2print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprint (an article taken from a larger publication) separately.
off-putting	0.
	syl	off-put:ting
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	disconcerting or disturbing.
(off-season	infl
	head	off season
	syl	(off-sea:son
	pos	adj.
off season	0.
	syl	off sea+son
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
off season	1.
	syl	off sea+son
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or occurring during a period of little activity in a trade or business.
off season	2.
	syl	off sea+son
	pos	adv.
	def	in an off-season period.
offset	1.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	something that counterbalances or compensates for something else.
offset	2.a.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing method in which the impression is made onto an intermediate surface, such as a rubber blanket, which transfers it to the paper.
offset	2.b.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to, involving, or printed by offset.
	exam	1	offset letterpress;
	exam	2	offset lithography.
offset	3.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {set-off}.
offset	4.a.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a short runner in certain plants, such as the house?!leek, that produces roots and shoots at the tip.
offset	4.b.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant pro?!duced from such a runner.
offset	5.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge projecting from a range of hills or mountains.
offset	6.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow horizontal or sloping surface formed where a wall is reduced in thickness towards the top.
offset	7.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group descended collaterally from a particular group or family; offshoot.
offset	8.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<1of2set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a measurement of distance to a point at right angles to a survey line.
offsets	infl
	head	offset
	syl	off+sets
	pos	vb.
offsetting	infl
	head	offset
	syl	off+set+ting
	pos	vb.
offset	infl
	syl	off+set.
	pos	vb.
offset	9.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<2of1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to counterbalance or compen?!sate for.
offset	10.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<2of1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (pictures, text, etc.) using the offset process.
offset	11.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<2of1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct an offset in (a wall).
offset	12.
	syl	off+set
	pron	<2of1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to project or develop as an offset.
offshoot	1.
	syl	off+shoot
	pron	<1of2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoot or branch growing from the main stem of a plant.
offshoot	2.
	syl	off+shoot
	pron	<1of2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	something that develops or derives from a principal source or origin.
offshore	0.
	syl	off+shore
	pron	<2of1Sc:>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	from, away from, or at some distance from the shore.
offside	1.
	syl	off+side
	pron	<1of1sId>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	Sport. in football, hockey, etc.
	def	in a position illegally ahead of the ball or puck when it is played, usually when within one's opponents' half or the attacking zone.
offside	2.a.
	syl	off+side
	pron	<1of1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a vehicle, etc., nearest the centre of the road (in Britain, the right side).
offside	2.b.
	syl	off+side
	pron	<1of1sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; the offside passenger door.
	def	Compare {nearside}.
off-sider	0.
	syl	off-sid:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a partner or assistant.
offspring	1.
	syl	off+spring
	pron	<1of2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate descendant or descendants of a person, animal, etc.; progeny.
offspring	2.
	syl	off+spring
	pron	<1of2spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a product, outcome, or result.
offstage	0.
	syl	off+stage
	pron	<1of1stAJ>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	out of the view of the audience; off the stage.
off-street	0.
	syl	off-street
	pos	adj.
	def	located away from a street.
	exam	1	off-street parking.
(off-the-record	infl
	head	off the record
	syl	(off-the-rec:ord
	pos	adj.
off the record	0.
	syl	off the rec+ord
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
off the record	1.
	syl	off the rec+ord
	pos	adj.
	def	not intended to be recorded or stated openly.
off the record	2.
	syl	off the rec+ord
	pos	adv.
	def	with such an intention; unofficially.
off-white	1.
	syl	off-white
	pos	n.
	def	a colour, such as cream or bone, consisting of white mixed with a tinge of grey or with a pale hue. {~}
off-white	2.
	syl	off-white
	pos	n.
	def	of such a colour.
	exam	1	an off-white coat.
off-year election	0.
	syl	off-year e:lec+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an election held in a year when a presidential election does not take place.
Tomas	infl
	head	O'Fiaich
	syl	Tom:as.
	pos	n.
O'Fiaich	0.
	syl	O'Fiaich
	pron	<*u1fE>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, Irish Roman Catholic prelate; archbishop of Armagh and primate of all Ireland since 1978.
OFM	ety	Latin: Order of Minor Friars
OFM	0.
	syl	O.F.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ordo Fratrum Minorum (the Franciscans).
OFris	0.
	syl	OFris
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old Frisian.
OFS	0.
	syl	O.F.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Orange Free State.
oft	ety	Old English oft; related to Old High German ofto 
oft	0.
	syl	oft
	pron	<oft>
	pos	adv.
	def	short for {often} (archaic or poetic except in combinations such as {oft-repeated} and {oft-recurring}) .
often	ety	C14: variant of #7oft before vowels and h 
often	1.
	syl	of+ten
	pron	<1ofN>
	pos	adv.
	def	frequently or repeatedly; much of the time. Archaic equivalents: {#!of@.ten+@!times, #!oft+@!times}.
as often as not	2.
	head	often
	syl	as often as not.
	def	quite frequently.
every so often	3.
	head	often
	syl	every so often.
	def	at regular intervals.
more often than not	4.
	head	often
	syl	more often than not.
	def	in more than half the in?!stances.
often	5.
	syl	of+ten
	pron	<1ofN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	repeated; frequent.
og	0.
	syl	o.g.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	own goal.
OG	1.
	syl	O.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Officer of the Guard.
OG	2.
	syl	O.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {o.g}. original gum.
the	infl
	head	Ogaden
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Ogaden	0.
	syl	Og:a+den
	pron	<2og*1den>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SE Ethiopia, bordering on Somalia: consists of a desert plateau, inhabited by Somali nomads; a secessionist movement, supported by Somalia, has existed within the region since the early 1960s and led to bitter fighting between Ethiopia and Somalia (1977-78).
Ogasawara Gunto	0.
	syl	O:ga+sa+wa+ra Gun+to
	pron	<2og*s*1wa:r*> <1g^nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese name for the {Bonin Islands}.
Ogbomosho	0.
	syl	Og+bo+mo+sho
	pron	<2ogb*1m*uS*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Nigeria: the third largest town in Nigeria; trading centre for an agricultural region. Pop.: 432000 (1975 est.).
C (harles) K (ay) 	infl
	head	Ogden
	syl	C (harles) K (ay) .
	pos	n.
Ogden	0.
	syl	Og:den
	pron	<1ogden>
	pos	n.
	def	1889-1957, English linguist, who, with I. A. Richards, devised Basic English.
ogdoad	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek ogdoos eighth, from okt*_o eight
ogdoad	0.
	syl	og+do+ad
	pron	<1ogd*u2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of eight.
ogee	ety	C15: probably variant of #7ogive 
ogee	1.
	syl	o:gee
	pron	<1*uJE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	Also called: {talon}. a moulding having a cross section in the form of a letter S.
ogee	2.
	syl	o:gee
	pron	<1*uJE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	short for {ogee arch}.
ogee arch	0.
	syl	o:gee arch
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a pointed arch having an S-shaped curve on both sides. Sometimes shortened to {ogee}. Also called: {keel arch}.
ogham	ety	C17: from Old Irish ogom, of uncertain origin but associated with the name Ogma, legendary inventor of this alphabet
ogam	alt
	head	ogham
	or	ogham
	syl	og:am
	pron	<1og*m>
	pos	n.
ogham	0.
	or	ogam
	syl	og+ham
	pron	<1og*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient alphabetical writing system used by the Celts in Britain, consisting of straight lines drawn or carved perpendicular to or at an angle to another long straight line.
Ogham Irish	0.
	syl	Og+ham I:rish
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Old Irish}: the language of inscriptions in the ogham alphabet.
ogive	ety	C17: from Old French, of uncertain origin
ogive	1.
	syl	o:give
	pron	<1*uJIv>, <*u1JIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagonal rib or groin of a Gothic vault.
ogive	2.
	syl	o:give
	pron	<1*uJIv>, <*u1JIv>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lancet arch}.
ogive	3.
	syl	o:give
	pron	<1*uJIv>, <*u1JIv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a graph the ordinates of which represent cumulative frequencies of the values indicated by the corresponding abscissas.
ogive	4.
	syl	o:give
	pron	<1*uJIv>, <*u1JIv>
	pos	n.
	def	the conical head of a missile or rocket that protects the payload during its passage through the atmosphere.
ogival	sub
	head	ogive
	syl	o:1giv+al
	pos	adj.
ogle	ety	C17: probably from Low German oegeln, from oegen to look at
ogle	1.
	syl	o:gle
	pron	<1*ugL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look at (someone, esp. an attractive woman) amorously.
ogle	2.
	syl	o:gle
	pron	<1*ugL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stare or gape at.
ogle	3.
	syl	o:gle
	pron	<1*ugL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flirtatious or lewd look.
ogler	sub
	head	ogle
	syl	o:gler
	pos	n.
James Edward	infl
	head	Oglethorpe
	syl	James Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Oglethorpe	0.
	syl	O:gle:thorpe
	pron	<1*ugL2Tc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	1696-1785, English general and colonial administrator; founder of the colony of Georgia (1733).
Ogowe	alt
	head	Ogoou'e
	or	Ogoou'e
	syl	O:go+we
	pron	<o1g*uwA>
	pos	n.
Ogoou'e	0.
	or	Ogowe
	syl	O:go+ou*'e
	pron	<o1g*uwA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W central Africa, rising in the SW Congo Republic and flowing generally northwest and north through Gabon to the Atlantic. Length: about 970 km (683 miles).
Ogpu	ety	C20: from Russian O (byedinyonnoye) g (osudarst?!vennoye) p (oliticheskoye) u (pravleniye) United State Political Administration
Ogpu	0.
	syl	Og:pu
	pron	<1ogpu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Soviet police and secret police from 1923 to 1934.
ogre	ety	C18: from French, perhaps from Latin Orcus god of the infernal regions
ogre	1.
	syl	o:gre
	pron	<1*ug*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	a giant, usually given to eating human flesh.
ogre	2.
	syl	o:gre
	pron	<1*ug*>
	pos	n.
	def	any monstrous or cruel person.
ogreish	sub
	head	ogre
	syl	o:gre+ish
	pos	adj.
ogress	sub
	head	ogre
	syl	o:gress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Ogun	0.
	syl	O:gun
	pron	<*u1gun>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of Western State. Capital: Abeokuta. Pop.: 1448966 (1976 est.). Area: 13600 sq. km (5250 sq. miles).
Ogygian	ety	C19: from Greek *_Ogugios relating to Ogyges, the most ancient king of Greece, mythical ruler of Boeotia or Attica
Ogygian	0.
	syl	O:gyg+i:an
	pron	<*u1JiJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of very great age; prehistoric.
oh	0.
	syl	oh
	pron	<*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressive of surprise, pain, pleasure, etc.
O Henry	0.
	syl	O. Hen:ry
	pron	<*u> <1henri>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1862-1910, U.S. short-story writer. His collections of stories, characterized by his use of caricature and surprising endings, include (1904) and (1906).
OHG	infl
	or	OHG
	syl	O.H.G.
OHG	infl
	or	OHG
	syl	OHG.
OHG	0.
	syl	OHG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old High German.
Ambrosio	1.
	head	O'Higgins
	syl	Am:bro:sio
	pron	<@m1br*uzi2*u>
	def	??1720-1801, Irish soldier, who became viceroy of Chile (1789-96) and of Peru (1796-1801).
O'Higgins	2.
	syl	O'Hig:gins
	pron	<*u1higinz>, Spanish <o1i$Gins>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Ber@.nar@.do} (ber#!nar$do). 1778-1842, Chilean revolutionary. He was one of the leaders in the struggle for independence from Spain and was Chile's first president (1817-23).
Ohio	1.
	syl	O:hi:o
	pron	<*u1hI*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the central U.S., in the Midwest on Lake Erie: consists of prairies in the west and the Allegheny plateau in the east, the Ohio River forming the S and most of the E borders. Capital: Columbus. Pop.: 10652017 (1970). Area: 106125 sq. km (40975 sq. miles). Abbrev. (with zip code): {OH}
Ohio	2.
	syl	O:hi:o
	pron	<*u1hI*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the eastern U.S., formed by the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers at Pittsburgh: flows generally west and southwest to join the Mississippi at Cairo, Illinois, as its chief E tributary. Length: 1570 km (975 miles).
ohm	ety	C19: named after Georg Simon O#7hm 
ohm	0.
	syl	ohm
	pron	<*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of electric resistance; the resistance between two points on a conductor when a constant potential difference of 1 volt between them produces a current of 1 ampere. Symbol: #GW
Georg Simon	infl
	head	Ohm
	syl	Ge:org Si:mon
	pron	<1gA:crk> <1zEmon>
	pos	n.
Ohm	0.
	syl	Ohm
	pron	<*um>
	pos	n.
	def	1787-1854, German physicist, who formulated the law named after him.
ohmage	0.
	syl	ohm+age
	pron	<1*umiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	electrical resistance in ohms.
ohmmeter	0.
	syl	ohm+me:ter
	pron	<1*um2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring electrical resistance.
OHMS	0.
	syl	O.H.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain and the dominions of the Commonwealth
	def	On Her His) Majesty's Service.
Ohm's law	0.
	syl	Ohm's law
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the electric current passing through a conductor is directly proportional to the potential difference across it, the constant of proportionality being the resistance of the conductor.
oho	0.
	syl	o:ho
	pron	<*u1h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing surprise, exultation, or derision.
ohv	0.
	syl	o.h.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	overhead valve.
-oid	ety	from Greek -oeid*_es resembling, form of, from eidos form
-oid	0.
	syl	-oid
	usage	suffix forming adjectives and associated nouns.
	def	indicating likeness, resemblance, or similarity.
	exam	1	anthropoid.
-oidea	ety	from New Latin, from Latin -o*_id*_es -#7oid 
-oidea	0.
	syl	-oi:de:a
	usage	suffix forming plural proper nouns.
	def	forming the names of zoological classes or superfamilies.
	exam	1	Crinoidea;
	exam	2	Canoidea.
oidium	ety	New Latin: from #7oo -#7+ -#7idium 
oidium	0.
	syl	o:id+i:um
	pron	<*u1idi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of various fungal spores produced in the form of a chain by the development of septa in a hypha.
oil	ety	C12: from Old French oile, from Latin oleum (olive) oil, from olea olive tree, from Greek elaia #7olive 
oil	1.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of viscous liquids with a smooth sticky feel. They are usually flammable, insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, and are obtained from plants and animals, from mineral deposits, and by synthesis. They are used as lubricants, fuels, perfumes, foodstuffs, and raw materials for chemicals. See also {essential oil, fixed oil}.
oil	2.a.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {petroleum}.
oil	2.b.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oil engine;
	exam	2	an oil rig.
oil	3.a.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of substances usually derived from petroleum and used for lubrication. Also called: {lubricating oil}.
oil	3.b.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an oilcan;
	exam	2	an oilstone.
oil	3.c.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oil pump.
oil	4.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	a fraction of petroleum used as a fuel in domestic heating, industrial furnaces, marine engines, etc. Also called: {fuel oil}.
oil	5.a.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	paraffin, esp. when used as a domestic fuel.
oil	5.b.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oil lamp;
	exam	2	an oil stove.
oil	6.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance of a consistency resembling that of oil.
	exam	1	oil of vitriol.
oil	7.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	the solvent, usually linseed oil, with which pigments are mixed to make artists' paints.
oil	8.a.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	oil colour or paint.
oil	8.b.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oil painting.
oil	9.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	an oil painting.
oil	10.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. and N.Z. slang.
	def	facts or news.
oil	11.a.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	def	to discover petroleum while drilling for it.
oil	11.b.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become very rich or successful.
oil	12.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lubricate, smear, polish, etc., with oil or an oily substance.
oil one's tongue	13.
	head	oil
	syl	oil one's tongue.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak flatteringly or glibly.
oil	14.
	syl	oil
	pron	<cil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bribe (esp. in the phrase {oil someone's palm}) .
oil the wheels	15.
	head	oil
	syl	oil the wheels.
	def	to make things run smoothly.
well oiled	16.
	head	oil
	syl	well oiled.
	def	drunk.
oil-like	sub
	head	oil
	syl	oil-2like
	pos	adj.
oil beetle	0.
	syl	oil bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various beetles of the family that exude an oily evil-smelling substance from their joints, which deters enemies.
oilbird	0.
	syl	oil+bird
	pron	<1cil2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a nocturnal gregarious cave-dwelling bird, of N South America and Trinidad, having a hooked bill and dark plumage: family order Also called: {guacharo}.
oil cake	0.
	syl	oil cake
	pos	n.
	def	stock feed consisting of compressed cubes made from the residue of the crushed seeds of oil-bearing crops such as linseed.
oilcan	0.
	syl	oil+can
	pron	<1cil2k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a container with a long nozzle for applying lubricating oil to machinery, etc.
oilcloth	1.
	syl	oil+cloth
	pron	<1cil2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	waterproof material made by treating one side of a cotton fabric with a drying oil, or a synthetic resin.
oilcloth	2.
	syl	oil+cloth
	pron	<1cil2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {linoleum}.
oilcup	0.
	syl	oil+cup
	pron	<1cil2k^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup-shaped oil reservoir in a machine providing continuous lubrication for a bearing.
oil drum	0.
	syl	oil drum
	pos	n.
	def	a metal drum used to contain or transport oil.
oiled silk	0.
	syl	oiled silk
	pos	n.
	def	silk treated with oil to make it waterproof.
oiler	1.
	syl	oil+er
	pron	<1cil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, device, etc., that lubricates or supplies oil.
oiler	2.
	syl	oil+er
	pron	<1cil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oil tanker.
oiler	3.
	syl	oil+er
	pron	<1cil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oil well.
oilfield	0.
	syl	oil+field
	pron	<1cil2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an area containing reserves of petroleum, esp. one that is already being exploited.
oilfired	0.
	syl	oil+fired
	pron	<1cil2fI*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of central heating, etc.
	def	using oil as fuel.
oilmen	infl
	head	oilman
	syl	oil+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oilman	1.
	syl	oil+man
	pron	<1cilm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or operates oil wells.
oilman	2.
	syl	oil+man
	pron	<1cilm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells oil.
oil of turpentine	0.
	syl	oil of tur+pen+tine
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{turpentine} (sense 3)}.
oil of vitriol	0.
	syl	oil of vit+ri+ol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sulphuric acid}.
colour	alt
	head	oil paint
	or	oil paint
	syl	col+our
	pos	n.
oil paint	0.
	or	colour
	syl	oil paint
	pos	n.
	def	paint made of pigment ground in oil, usually linseed oil, used for oil painting.
oil painting	1.
	syl	oil paint+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a picture painted with oil paints.
oil painting	2.
	syl	oil paint+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of painting with oil paints.
oil painting	3.
	syl	oil paint+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing regarded as good-looking (esp. in the phrase {she's no oil painting}) .
oil palm	0.
	syl	oil palm
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African palm tree, the fruits of which yield palm oil.
oil rig	0.
	syl	oil rig
	pos	n.
	def	See {rig} (sense 6).
Oil Rivers	0.
	syl	Oil Riv+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the delta of the Niger River in S Nigeria.
oil shale	0.
	syl	oil shale
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained shale containing oil, which can be extracted by heating.
oilskin	1.a.
	syl	oil+skin
	pron	<1cil2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton fabric treated with oil and pigment to make it waterproof.
oilskin	1.b.
	syl	oil+skin
	pron	<1cil2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oilskin hat.
oilskin	2.
	syl	oil+skin
	pron	<1cil2skin>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a protective outer garment of this fabric.
oil slick	0.
	syl	oil slick
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of floating oil covering an area of water, esp. oil that has leaked or been discharged from a ship.
oilstone	0.
	syl	oil+stone
	pron	<1cil2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools. See also {whetstone}.
oil varnish	0.
	syl	oil var+nish
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{varnish} (sense 1)}.
oil well	0.
	syl	oil well
	pos	n.
	def	a boring into the earth or sea bed for the extraction of petroleum.
oilier	infl
	head	oily
	syl	oil:i+er
	pos	adj.
oiliest	infl
	head	oily
	syl	oil:i+est.
	pos	adj.
oily	1.
	syl	oil:y
	pron	<1cili>
	pos	adj.
	def	soaked in or smeared with oil or grease.
oily	2.
	syl	oil:y
	pron	<1cili>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, containing, or resembling oil.
oily	3.
	syl	oil:y
	pron	<1cili>
	pos	adj.
	def	flatteringly servile or obsequious.
oilily	sub
	head	oily
	syl	oil:i+ly
	pos	adv.
oiliness	sub
	head	oily
	syl	oil:i+ness
	pos	n.
oink	0.
	syl	oink
	pron	<ciGk>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation or representation of the grunt of a pig or the cry of a goose.
ointment	ety	C14: from Old French oignement, from Latin unguentum #7unguent 
ointment	1.
	syl	oint+ment
	pron	<1cintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fatty or oily medicated preparation applied to the skin to heal or protect.
ointment	2.
	syl	oint+ment
	pron	<1cintm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar substance used as a cosmetic.
Oireachtas	ety	Irish: assembly, from Old Irish airech nobleman
Oireachtas	0.
	syl	Oi+reach+tas
	pron	<1er*kT*s>, Gaelic <1er*xT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the parliament of the Republic of Ireland. See also {D*'ail Eireann}.
Oise	1.
	syl	Oise
	pron	French <wa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Picardy region. Capital: Beauvais. Pop.: 620450 (1975). Area: 5887 sq. km (2296 sq. miles).
Oise	2.
	syl	Oise
	pron	French <wa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N France, rising in Belgium, in the Ardennes, and flowing southwest to join the Seine at Conflans. Length: 302 km (188 miles).
David	1.
	head	Oistrakh
	syl	Da:vid
	pron	<da1vit>
	def	1908-74, Soviet violinist.
Oistrakh	2.
	syl	Oi:strakh
	pron	<1cistra:k>, Russian <1cjstr*x>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {I@.gor} (#!ig$$rj). born 1931, Soviet violinist.
Oita	0.
	syl	Oi:ta
	pron	<1cit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Japan, on NE Kyushu: dominated most of Kyushu in the 16th century. Pop.: 304922 (1974 est.).
Ojibwas	infl
	head	Ojibwa
	or	Ojibwa
	syl	O:jib+was
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ojibwa	infl
	or	Ojibwas
	syl	O:jib+wa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ojibwa	1.
	syl	O:jib+wa
	pron	<*u1Jibw*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people living in a region west of Lake Superior.
Ojibwa	2.
	syl	O:jib+wa
	pron	<*u1Jibw*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Ojibwa	xref
	syl	O:jib+wa
	pron	<*u1Jibw*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Chippewa}.
OK	ety	C19: perhaps after the O.K. Club (founded in 1840 by supporters of Martin Van Buren for U.S. president), from Old Kinderhook, Van Buren's birthplace New York
OK	1.
	syl	O.K.
	pron	<2*u1kA>
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	an expression of approvement, agreement, etc.
OK	2.
	syl	O.K.
	pron	<2*u1kA>
	pos	adj. usually postpositive; adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in good or satisfactory condition. {~} {O.K.s, O.K.ing} (@!$$$u#!ke$I$I&n), {O.K.ed} (@!$$$u#!ke$Id).
OK	3.
	syl	O.K.
	pron	<2*u1kA>
	pos	adj. usually postpositive; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to approve or endorse. {~} {O.K.s}.
OK	4.
	syl	O.K.
	pron	<2*u1kA>
	pos	adj. usually postpositive; adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	approval or agreement.
OK	xref
	syl	O.K.
	pron	<2*u1kA>
	qual	Informal.
	def	Also: {okay}.
oka	ety	C17: from Turkish *_oqah, from Arabic *_uq1yya, probably from Greek ounkia; perhaps related to Latin uncia one twelfth; see #7ounce 
oke	alt
	head	oka
	or	oka
	syl	oke
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
oka	1.
	or	oke
	syl	o:ka
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight used in Turkey, equal to about 2.75 pounds or 1.24 kilograms.
oka	2.
	or	oke
	syl	o:ka
	pron	<1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of liquid measure used in Turkey, equal to about 1.3 pints or 0.75 litres.
okapi	ety	C20: from a Central African word
okapis	infl
	head	okapi
	or	okapi
	syl	o:ka+pis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
okapi	infl
	or	okapis
	syl	o:ka+pi.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
okapi	0.
	syl	o:ka+pi
	pron	<*u1ka:pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruminant mammal, of the forests of central Africa, having a reddish-brown coat with horizontal white stripes on the legs and small horns: family
Okovango	alt
	head	Okavango
	or	Okavango
	syl	O:ko+van+go
	pron	<2*uk*1va:Gg*u>
	pos	n.
Okavango	0.
	or	Okovango
	syl	O:ka+van+go
	pron	<2*uk*1va:Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW central Africa, rising in central Angola and flowing southeast, then east as part of the border between Angola and South West Africa, then southeast across the Caprivi Strip to form a great marsh known as the {Okavango Basin}. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles).
Okayama	0.
	syl	O:ka+ya+ma
	pron	<2ok*1ja:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Japan, on W Honshu on the Inland Sea. Pop.: 501220 (1974 est.).
oke	H1.0.
	syl	oke
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oka}.
oke	H2.0.
	syl	oke
	pron	<*uk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another term for {O.K}.
Lake	infl
	head	Okeechobee
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Okeechobee	0.
	syl	O:kee+cho+bee
	pron	<2*uki1C*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in S Florida, in the Everglades: second largest freshwater lake wholly within the U.S. Area: 1813 sq. km (700 sq. miles).
Okefenokee Swamp	0.
	syl	O:ke:fe+no:kee Swamp
	pron	<2*uk*fi1n*uki>
	pos	n.
	def	a swamp in SE Georgia and N Florida: protected flora and fauna. Area: 1554 sq. km (600 sq. miles).
okey-dokey	alt
	head	okey-doke
	or	okey-doke
	syl	o:key-do:key
	pron	<1*uki1d*uki>
okey-doke	0.
	or	okey-dokey
	syl	o:key-doke
	pron	<1*uki2d*uk>
	usage	sentence substitute, adj., adv. Informal.
	def	another term for {O.K}.
Sea of	infl
	head	Okhotsk
	syl	Sea of.
	pos	n.
Okhotsk	0.
	syl	O:khotsk
	pron	<1*ukotsk>, Russian <a1xctsk>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the NW Pacific, surrounded by the Kamchatka Peninsula, the Kurile Islands, Sakhalin Island, and the E coast of Siberia. Area: 1589840 sq. km (613838 sq. miles).
Okie	1.
	syl	O:kie
	pron	<1*uki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang, sometimes considered offensive.
	def	an inhabitant of Oklahoma.
Okie	2.
	syl	O:kie
	pron	<1*uki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang, sometimes considered offensive.
	def	an impoverished migrant farm worker, esp. one who left Oklahoma during the Depression of the 1930s to work elsewhere in the U.S.
Okinawa	0.
	syl	O:ki+na+wa
	pron	<2*uki1na:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coral island of SW Japan, the largest of the Ryukyu Islands in the N Pacific: scene of heavy fighting in World War II; administered by the U.S. (1945-72); agricultural. Chief town: Naha City. Pop.: 934176 (1971). Area: 1176 sq. km (454 sq. miles).
Okla	0.
	syl	Okla.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Oklahoma.
Oklahoma	0.
	syl	Ok+la+ho+ma
	pron	<2*ukl*1h*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in the S central U.S.: consists of plains in the west, rising to mountains in the southwest and east; important for oil. Capital: Oklahoma City. Pop.: 2559253 (1970). Area: 178145 sq. km (68782 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Okla}. or (with zip code) {OK}
Oklahoman	sub
	head	Oklahoma
	syl	O:kla+1ho+man
	pos	adj. n.
Oklahoma City	0.
	syl	O:kla+ho+ma Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Oklahoma: the state capital and a major agricultural and industrial centre. Pop.: 373717 (1973 est.).
okra	ety	C18: of West African origin
okra	1.
	syl	o:kra
	pron	<1*ukr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual malvaceous plant, of the Old World tropics, with yellow-and-red flowers and edible oblong sticky green pods.
okra	2.
	syl	o:kra
	pron	<1*ukr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the pod of this plant, eaten in soups, stews, etc. See also {{gumbo} (sense 1)}.
okta	ety	C20: from Greek okta-, okt*_o eight
okta	0.
	syl	ok:ta
	pron	<1okt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit used in meteorology to measure cloud cover, equivalent to a cloud cover of one eighth of the sky.
-ol	ety	from #7alcohol 
-ol	H1.0.
	syl	-ol
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	denoting an organic chemical compound containing a hydroxyl group, esp. alcohols and phenols.
	exam	1	ethanol;
	exam	2	quinol.
-ol	H2.0.
	syl	-ol
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form. (not used systematically)
	def	variant of {-ole%1}.
Olav I	alt
	head	Olaf I
	or	Olaf I
	syl	O:lav I
	pron	<1*ul*v>
	pos	n.
Olaf I	0.
	or	Olav I
	syl	O:laf I
	pron	<1*ul*f>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??965-??1000 #7a.d., king of Norway (995-??1000). He began the conversion of Norway to Christianity.
Olav II	alt
	head	Olaf II
	or	Olaf II
	syl	O:lav II
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	Olaf II
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Olaf II	0.
	or	Olav II
	syl	O:laf II
	pos	n.
	def	995-1030 #7a.d., king of Norway (1015-28), who worked to complete the conversion of Norway to Christianity; deposed by Canute; patron saint of Norway. Feast day: July 29.
Olav V	alt
	head	Olaf V
	or	Olaf V
	syl	O:lav V
	pos	n.
Olaf V	0.
	or	Olav V
	syl	O:laf V
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, king of Norway since 1957; son of Haakon VII.
Oland	0.
	syl	*"O:land
	pron	Swedish <1$o:2land>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Baltic Sea, separated from the mainland of SE Sweden by Kalmar Sound: the second largest Swedish island. Chief town: Borgholm. Pop.: 20361 (1970). Area: 1347 sq. km (520 sq. miles).
Olcott	0.
	syl	Ol:cott
	pron	<1c:lkot>
	pos	n.
	def	Colonel {Hen@.ry Steel}. ??1832-1907, U.S. theosophist.
old	ety	Old English eald; related to Old Saxon ald, Old High German, German alt, Latin altus high
old	1.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having lived or existed for a relatively long time.
	exam	1	an old man;
	exam	2	an old tradition;
	exam	3	old wine;
	exam	4	an old house;
	exam	5	an old country.
old	2.a.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to advanced years or a long life.
	exam	1	old age.
the old	2.b.
	head	old
	syl	the old.
	def	old people.
old and young	2.c.
	head	old
	syl	old and young.
	def	people of all ages.
old	3.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	decrepit or senile.
old	4.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	worn with age or use.
	exam	1	old clothes;
	exam	2	an old car.
old	5.a.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having lived or existed for a specified period.
	exam	1	a child who is six years old.
old	5.b.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a six-year-old child.
old	5.c.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a six-year-old.
old	6.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	title
	def	earlier or earliest of two or more things with the same name.
	exam	1	the old edition;
	exam	2	the Old Testament;
	exam	3	old Norwich.
old	7.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	designating the form of a language in which the earliest known records are written.
	exam	1	Old English.
old	8.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	familiar through long acquaintance or repetition.
	exam	1	an old friend;
	exam	2	an old excuse.
old	9.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	practised; hardened.
	exam	1	old in cunning.
old	10.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenomi?!nal; often preceded by good
	def	cherished; dear: used as a term of affection or familiarity.
	exam	1	good old George.
old	11.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. with any of several nouns
	def	used as a familiar form of address to a person.
	exam	1	old thing;
	exam	2	old bean;
	exam	3	old stick;
	exam	4	old fellow.
old	12.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilled through long experience (esp. in the phrase {an old hand}) .
old	13.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	out-of-date; unfashionable.
old	14.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	remote or distant in origin or time of origin.
	exam	1	an old culture.
old	15.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	former; previous.
	exam	1	my old house was small.
old	16.a.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	established for a relatively long time.
	exam	1	an old member.
old	16.b.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	old-established.
old	17.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensible, wise, or mature.
	exam	1	old beyond one's years.
old	18.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a river, valley, or land surface
	def	in the final stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by flat extensive flood plains and minimum relief. See also {{youthful} (sense 4)}, {{mature} (sense 6)}.
a good old time	infl
	head	old
	syl	a good old time
	pos	adj.
any old thing	infl
	head	old
	syl	any old thing
	pos	adj.
any old how	infl
	head	old
	syl	any old how
	pos	adj.
old	20.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of crops
	def	harvested late.
good old days	21.
	head	old
	syl	good old days.
	def	an earlier period of time regarded as better than the present.
little old	22.
	head	old
	syl	little old.
	def	indicating affection, esp. humorous affection.
	exam	1	my little old wife.
the old one	23.
	head	old
	or	gentleman
	syl	the old one
	qual	Informal.
	def	a jocular name for {Satan}.
old	24.
	syl	old
	pron	<*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	an earlier or past time (esp. in the phrase {of old}) .
	exam	1	in days of old.
oldish	sub
	head	old
	syl	old+ish
	pos	adj.
oldness	sub
	head	old
	syl	old+ness
	pos	n.
old age pension	0.
	syl	old age pen+sion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {retirement pension}.
old age pensioner	sub
	head	old age pension
	syl	old age pen+sion+er
	pos	n.
Old Bailey	0.
	syl	Old Bai+ley
	pron	<1bAli>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief court exercising criminal jurisdiction in London; the Central Criminal Court of England.
old bird	0.
	syl	old bird
	pos	n.
	qual	Jocular.
	def	a wary and astute person.
old boy	1.
	syl	old boy
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a male ex-pupil of a school.
old boy	2.a.
	syl	old boy
	pos	n.
	def	a familiar name used to refer to a man.
old boy	2.b.
	syl	old boy
	pos	n.
	def	an old man.
old boy network	0.
	syl	old boy net+work
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the appointment to power of former pupils of the same small group of public schools or universities.
Old Bulgarian	0.
	syl	Old Bul+gar+i:an
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Old Church Slavonic}.
Old Castile	0.
	syl	Old Cas+tile
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Spain, on the Bay of Biscay: formerly a province. Spanish name: {Castilla la Vieja}.
Oldcastle	0.
	syl	Old:cas:tle
	pron	<1*uld2ka:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}, Baron Cobham. ??1378-1417, Lollard leader. In 1411 he led an English army in France but in 1413 he was condemned as a heretic and later hanged and burnt. He is thought to have been a model for Shakespeare's character Falstaff in
Old Catholic	1.
	syl	Old Cath:o+lic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to several small national Churches which have broken away from the Roman Catholic Church on matters of doctrine.
Old Catholic	2.
	syl	Old Cath:o+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of these Churches.
Old Church Slavic	alt
	head	Old Church Slavonic
	or	Old Church Slavonic
	syl	Old Church Slav+ic
	pos	n.
Old Church Slavonic	0.
	or	Old Church Slavic
	syl	Old Church Sla+von+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the oldest recorded Slavonic language: the form of Old Slavonic into which the Bible was translated in the ninth century, preserved as a liturgical language of various Orthodox Churches: belonging to the South Slavonic subbranch of languages.
old clothes man	0.
	syl	old clothes man
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals in second-hand clothes.
old country	0.
	syl	old coun+try
	pos	n.
	def	the country of origin of an immigrant or an immigrant's ancestors.
Old Dart	ety	C19: of unknown origin
Old Darthe	infl
	head	Old Dart
	syl	Old Darthe.
	pos	n.
Old Dart	0.
	syl	Old Dart
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	England.
Old Delhi	0.
	syl	Old Del+hi
	pos	n.
	def	See {Delhi}.
Old Dutch	0.
	syl	Old Dutch
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch language up to about 1100, derived from the Low Franconian dialect of Old Low German. See also {Franconian}. Abbrev.: {OD}.
olden	0.
	syl	old+en
	pron	<1*uldN>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {old} (often in phrases such as {in olden days} and {in olden times}) .
Oldenburg	H1.1.
	syl	Ol+den+burg
	pron	<1*uldN1bR:g>, German <1cldN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW West Germany, in Lower Saxony: former capital of Oldenburg state. Pop.: 134168 (1974 est.).
Oldenburg	H1.2.
	syl	Ol+den+burg
	pron	<1*uldN1bR:g>, German <1cldN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of NW Germany: became part of Lower Saxony in 1946.
Claes	infl
	head	Oldenburg
	syl	Claes
	pron	<klc:s>
	pos	n.
Oldenburg	H2.0.
	syl	Ol:den:burg
	pron	<1*uldN2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, U.S. pop sculptor and artist, born in Sweden.
Old English	1.
	syl	Old Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Anglo-Saxon}. the English language from the time of the earliest settlements in the fifth century #7a.d. to about 1100. The main dialects were West Saxon (the chief literary form), Kentish, and Anglian. Compare {Middle English, Modern English}. Abbrev.: {OE}.
Old English	2.
	syl	Old Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a Gothic typeface commonly used in England up to the 18th century.
Old English sheepdog	0.
	syl	Old Eng+lish sheep+dog
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of large sheepdog with a profuse shaggy coat.
older	1.
	syl	old+er
	pron	<1*uld*>
	pos	adj.
	def	the comparative of {old}.
older	2.
	syl	old+er
	pron	<1*uld*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also (of people, esp. members of the same family): {elder}. having lived or existed longer; of greater age.
old-established	0.
	syl	old-es+tab+lished
	pos	adj.
	def	established for a long time.
olde-worlde	0.
	syl	old:e-world:e
	pron	<1*uldi1wR:ldi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sometimes facetious.
	def	old-world or quaint.
old face	0.
	syl	old face
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a type style that originated in the 18th century, characterized by little contrast between thick and thin strokes. Compare {{modern} (sense 5)}.
oldfangled	ety	C20: formed on analogy with #7newfangled 
oldfangled	0.
	syl	old+fan:gled
	pron	<1*uld2f@GgLd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	out-of-date; old-fashioned.
old-fashioned	1.
	syl	old-fash:ioned
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to, characteristic of, or favoured by former times; outdated.
	exam	1	old-fashioned ideas.
old-fashioned	2.
	syl	old-fash:ioned
	pos	adj.
	def	favouring or adopting the dress, manners, fashions, etc., of a former time.
old-fashioned	3.
	syl	old-fash:ioned
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	old for one's age.
	exam	1	an old-fashioned child.
old-fashioned	4.
	syl	old-fash:ioned
	pos	n.
	def	a cocktail containing spirit, bitters, fruit, etc.
Old French	0.
	syl	Old French
	pos	n.
	def	the French language in its earliest forms, from about the 9th century up to about 1400. Abbrev.: {OF}.
Old Frisian	0.
	syl	Old Fri+sian
	pos	n.
	def	the Frisian language up to about 1400. Abbrev.: {OFris}.
old girl	1.
	syl	old girl
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a female ex-pupil of a school.
old girl	2.a.
	syl	old girl
	pos	n.
	def	a familiar name used to refer to a woman.
old girl	2.b.
	syl	old girl
	pos	n.
	def	an old woman.
Old Glory	0.
	syl	Old Glo+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a nickname for the flag of the United States of America.
old gold	0.a.
	syl	old gold
	pos	n.
	def	a dark yellow colour, sometimes with a brownish tinge.
old gold	0.b.
	syl	old gold
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an old-gold carpet.
old guard	1.
	syl	old guard
	pos	n.
	def	a group that works for a long-established or old-fashioned cause or principle.
old guard	2.
	syl	old guard
	pos	n.
	def	the conservative element in a political party or other group.
Old Guard	0.
	syl	Old Guard
	pos	n.
	def	the French imperial guard created by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1804.
Oldham	0.
	syl	Old+ham
	pron	<1*uld*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 105705 (1971).
old hand	0.
	syl	old hand
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled at something through long experience.
Old Harry	0.
	syl	Old Har+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a jocular name for {Satan}.
old hat	0.
	syl	old hat
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	old-fashioned or trite.
Old High German	0.
	syl	Old High Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	a group of West Germanic dialects that eventually developed into modern German; High German up to about 1200: spoken in the Middle Ages on the upper Rhine, in Bavaria, Alsace, and elsewhere, including Alemannic, Bavarian, Langobardic, and Upper Franconian. Abbrev.: {OHG}.
Old Icelandic	0.
	syl	Old Ice+land+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Old Norse spoken and written in Iceland; the Icelandic language up to about 1600.
oldie	0.
	syl	old:ie
	pron	<1*uldi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an old person or thing.
Old Irish	1.
	syl	Old I:rish
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Ogham Irish}. the Celtic language of Ireland up to about 900 #7a.d., of which few records survive.
Old Irish	2.
	syl	Old I:rish
	pos	n.
	def	Irish Gaelic up to about 1100.
Old Kingdom	0.
	syl	Old King+dom
	pos	n.
	def	a period of Egyptian history: usually considered to extend from the third to the sixth dynasty (??2700-??2150 #7b.c.) #7.
old lady	0.
	syl	old la:dy
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {mother} or {wife}.
Old Latin	0.
	syl	Old Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin language before the classical period, up to about 100 #7b.c.
old-line	1.
	syl	old-line
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	conservative; old-fashioned.
old-line	2.
	syl	old-line
	pos	adj.
	def	well-established; traditional.
old-liner	sub
	head	old-line
	syl	old-1lin:er
	pos	n.
Old Low German	0.
	syl	Old Low Ger+man
	pos	n.
	def	the Saxon and Low Franconian dialects of German up to about 1200; the old form of modern Low German and Dutch. Abbrev.: {OLG}.
old maid	1.
	syl	old maid
	pos	n.
	def	a woman regarded as unlikely ever to marry; spinster.
old maid	2.
	syl	old maid
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a prim, fastidious, or excessively cautious person.
old maid	3.
	syl	old maid
	pos	n.
	def	a card game using a pack from which one card has been removed, in which players try to avoid holding the unpaired card at the end of the game.
old-maidish	sub
	head	old maid
	syl	old-1maid:ish
	pos	adj.
old man	1.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {father} or {husband}.
old man	2.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a man in command, such as an employer, foreman, or captain of a ship.
old man	3.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	qual	Sometimes facetious.
	def	an affectionate term used in addressing a man.
old man	4.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {southernwood}.
old man	5.a.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	def	an adult male kangaroo.
old man	5.b.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	very large.
old man	6.
	syl	old man
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the unregenerate aspect of human nature.
old man's beard	0.
	syl	old man's beard
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having long trailing parts, esp. traveller's joy and Spanish moss.
old master	1.
	syl	old mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	one of the great European painters of the period 1500 to 1800.
old master	2.
	syl	old mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a painting by one of these.
old moon	1.
	syl	old moon
	pos	n.
	def	a phase of the moon lying between last quarter and new moon, when it appears as a waning crescent.
old moon	2.
	syl	old moon
	pos	n.
	def	the moon when it appears as a waning crescent.
old moon	3.
	syl	old moon
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which this occurs.
Old Nick	0.
	syl	Old Nick
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a jocular name for {Satan}.
Old Norse	0.
	syl	Old Norse
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of dialects of medieval Scandinavia and Iceland from about 700 to about 1350, forming the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family of languages. See also {Proto-Norse, Old Icelandic}. Abbrev.: {ON}.
Old North French	0.
	syl	Old North French
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dialects of Old French spoken in N France, such as Norman French.
Old Northwest	0.
	syl	Old North+west
	pos	n.
	usage	in the early U.S.
	def	the land between the Great Lakes, the Mississippi, and the Ohio River. Awarded to the U.S. in 1783, it was organized into the {Northwest Territory} in 1787 and now forms the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, and part of Minnesota.
Old Persian	0.
	syl	Old Per+sian
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family, recorded in cuneiform inscriptions of the 6th to the 4th centuries #7b.c. See also {Middle Persian}.
Old Pretender	0.
	syl	Old Pre+tend+er
	pos	n.
	def	See (James Francis Edward) {Stuart}.
Old Prussian	0.
	syl	Old Prus+sian
	pos	n.
	def	the former language of the non-German Prussians, belonging to the Baltic branch of the Indo-European family: extinct by 1700.
old rose	0.a.
	syl	old rose
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-pink colour.
old rose	0.b.
	syl	old rose
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	old-rose gloves.
Old Saxon	0.
	syl	Old Sax+on
	pos	n.
	def	the Saxon dialect of Low German up to about 1200, from which modern Low German is derived. Abbrev.: {OS}.
old school	1.
	syl	old school
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a school formerly attended by a person.
old school	2.
	syl	old school
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people favouring traditional ideas or conservative practices.
old school tie	1.
	syl	old school tie
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a distinctive tie that indicates which school the wearer attended.
old school tie	2.
	syl	old school tie
	pos	n.
	def	the attitudes, loyalties, values, etc., associated with British public schools.
Old Slavic	alt
	head	Old Slavonic
	or	Old Slavonic
	syl	Old Slav+ic
	pos	n.
Old Slavonic	0.
	or	Old Slavic
	syl	Old Sla+von+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the South Slavonic language up to about 1400: the language of the Macedonian Slavs that developed into Serbo-Croatian and Bulgarian. See also {Old Church Slavonic}.
old soldier	1.
	syl	old sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	a former soldier or veteran.
old soldier	2.
	syl	old sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	an experi?!enced or practised person.
Old South	0.
	syl	Old South
	pos	n.
	def	the American South before the Civil War.
old squaw	0.
	syl	old squaw
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a long-tailed northern sea duck, having dark wings and a white-and-brown head and body. Also called: {oldwife}.
old stager	0.
	syl	old stag+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person with experience; old hand.
oldster	1.
	syl	old+ster
	pron	<1*uldst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an older person.
oldster	2.
	syl	old+ster
	pron	<1*uldst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. Navy.
	def	a person who has been a midshipman for four years.
Old Stone Age	0.
	syl	Old Stone Age
	pos	n.
	usage	not now in technical usage
	def	another term for {palaeolithic}.
old style	0.
	syl	old style
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a type style reviving the characteristics of old face.
Old Style	0.
	syl	Old Style
	pos	n.
	def	the former method of reckoning dates using the Julian calendar. Compare {New Style}.
old talk	1.
	syl	old talk
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	superficial chatting.
old-talk	infl
	head	old talk
	syl	old-talk.
	pos	vb.
old talk	2.
	syl	old talk
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to indulge in such chatting.
Old Test	0.
	syl	Old Test.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old Testament.
Old Testament	0.
	syl	Old Tes+ta+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the collection of books comprising the sacred Scriptures of the Hebrews and essentially recording the history of the Hebrew people as the chosen people of God; the first part of the Christian Bible.
old-time	0.
	syl	old-time
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to a former time; old-fashioned.
	exam	1	old-time dancing.
old-time dance	0.
	syl	old-time dance
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a formal or formation dance, such as the lancers.
old-time dancing	sub
	head	old-time dance
	syl	old-time danc+ing
	pos	n.
old-timer	1.
	syl	old-tim:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been in a certain place, occupation, etc., for a long time.
old-timer	2.
	syl	old-tim:er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an old man.
Olduvai Gorge	0.
	syl	Ol+du+vai Gorge
	pron	<1oldu2vI>
	pos	n.
	def	a gorge in N Tanzania, north of the Ngorongoro Crater: fossil evidence of early man and other closely related species, together with artifacts.
oldwives	infl
	head	oldwife
	syl	old+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oldwife	1.
	syl	old+wife
	pron	<1*uld2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {old squaw}.
oldwife	2.
	syl	old+wife
	pron	<1*uld2wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fishes, esp. the menhaden or the alewife.
old wives' tale	0.
	syl	old wives' tale
	pos	n.
	def	a belief passed on by word of mouth as a piece of traditional wisdom.
old woman	1.
	syl	old wom+an
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {mother} or {wife}.
old woman	2.
	syl	old wom+an
	pos	n.
	def	a timid, fussy, or cautious person. &- {old wom+an+ish}
Old World	0.
	syl	Old World
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the world that was known before the discovery of the Americas, comprising Europe, Asia, and Africa; the eastern hemisphere.
old-world	0.
	syl	old-world
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of former times, esp., in Europe, quaint or traditional.
old-worldly	sub
	head	old-world
	syl	old-1world:ly
	pos	adv.
Old World monkey	0.
	syl	Old World mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	any monkey of the family including macaques, baboons, and mandrills. They are more closely related to anthropoid apes than are the New World monkeys, having nostrils that are close together and nonprehensile tails.
ol'e	ety	Spanish, from Arabic wa-ll*_ah, from wa and+ all*_ah God
ol'e	1.
	syl	o:l*'e
	pron	<*u1lA>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of approval or encour?!agement customary at bullfights, flamenco dancing, and other Spanish or Latin-American events.
ol'e	2.
	syl	o:l*'e
	pron	<*u1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry of ol*'e.
-ole	ety	from Latin oleum oil, from Greek elaion, from elaia olive
-ol	alt
	head	-ole
	or	-ole
	syl	-ol
	pos	n.
-ole	H1.0.
	or	-ol
	syl	-ole
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-ole	H1.1.
	or	-ol
	syl	-ole
	pos	n.
	def	denoting an organic un?!saturated compound containing a 5-membered ring.
	exam	1	thia?!zole.
-ole	H1.2.
	or	-ol
	syl	-ole
	pos	n.
	def	denoting an aromatic organic ether.
	exam	1	anisole.
-ole	ety	from Latin -olus, diminutive suffix
-ole	H2.0.
	syl	-ole
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	indicating something small.
	exam	1	arteriole.
oleaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin olea #7olive ; see also #7oil 
oleaceous	0.
	syl	o:le:a+ceous
	pron	<2*uli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees and shrubs, including the ash, jasmine, privet, lilac, and olive.
oleaginous	ety	C17: from Latin ole*_aginus, from olea #7olive ; see also #7oil 
oleaginous	1.
	syl	o:le:ag:i+nous
	pron	<2*uli1@Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or having the properties of oil.
oleaginous	2.
	syl	o:le:ag:i+nous
	pron	<2*uli1@Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or producing oil.
oleander	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, variant of arodandrum, perhaps from Latin #7rhododendron 
oleander	0.
	syl	o:le:an+der
	pron	<2*uli1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous evergreen Mediter?!ranean apocynaceous shrub or tree, with fragrant white, pink, or purple flowers. Also called: {rosebay}.
oleaster	ety	Latin: from olea; see #7olive, oil 
oleaster	0.
	syl	o:le:as+ter
	pron	<2*uli1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several shrubs of the genus esp. of S Europe, Asia, and North America, having silver-white twigs, yellow flowers, and an olive-like fruit: family Also called: {wild olive}.
oleate	0.
	syl	o:le:ate
	pron	<1*uli2At>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of oleic acid, containing the ion C\1\7H\3\3COO%#- or the group C\1\7H\3\3COO-: common components of natural fats.
olecranon	ety	C18: from Greek, shortened from *_olenokr*_anon, from *_olen*_e elbow+ kr*_anion head
olecranon	0.
	syl	o:lec+ra+non
	pron	<*u1lekr*2non>, <2*uli1krAn*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the bony projection of the ulna behind the elbow joint.
olecranal	sub
	head	olecranon
	syl	o:lec+ra+nal
	pron	<*u1lekr*nL>, <2*uli1krAnL>
	pos	adj.
olefine	ety	C19: from French ol*_efiant, ultimately from Latin oleum oil+ facere to make
olefin	alt
	head	olefine
	or	olefine
	syl	o:le:fin
	pron	<1*uli2fEn>, <-fin>, <1ol->
	pos	n.
olefine	0.
	or	olefin
	syl	o:le:fine
	pron	<1*uli2fEn>, <-fin>, <1ol->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alkene}.
olefinic	sub
	head	olefine
	syl	o:le:1fin+ic
	pos	adj.
oleic acid	ety	C19 oleic, from Latin oleum oil+-#7ic 
oleic acid	0.
	syl	o:le:ic ac:id
	pron	<*u1lEik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily liquid unsaturated acid occurring, as the glyceride, in almost all natural fats; -9-octadecenoic acid: used in making soaps, ointments, cosmetics, and lubricating oils. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\7CH:CH(CH\2)\7COOH.
olein	ety	C19: from French ol*_eine, from Latin oleum oil+-#7in 
olein	0.
	syl	o:le:in
	pron	<1*uliin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {triolein}.
oleo-	ety	from Latin oleum #7oil 
oleo-	0.
	syl	o:le:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	oil.
	exam	1	oleomargarine.
oleograph	1.
	syl	o:le:o+graph
	pron	<1*uli*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a chromolithograph printed in oil colours to imitate the appearance of an oil painting.
oleograph	2.
	syl	o:le:o+graph
	pron	<1*uli*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	the pattern formed by a drop of oil spreading on water.
oleographic	sub
	head	oleograph
	syl	o:le:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2*uli*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
oleography	sub
	head	oleograph
	syl	o:le:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2*uli1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
oleomargarin	alt
	head	oleomargarine
	or	oleomargarine
	syl	o:le:o+mar+ga+rin
	pron	<2*uli*u1ma:J*rin>
	pos	n.
oleomargarine	0.
	or	oleomargarin
	syl	o:le:o+mar+ga+rine
	pron	<2*uli*u2ma:J*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {margarine}.
oleo oil	0.
	syl	o:le:o oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oil extracted from beef fat, consisting mainly of a mixture of olein and palmitin. It is used in the manufacture of margarine.
oleoresin	1.
	syl	o:le:o+res+in
	pron	<2*uli*u1rezin>
	pos	n.
	def	a semisolid mixture of a resin and essential oil, obtained from certain plants.
oleoresin	2.
	syl	o:le:o+res+in
	pron	<2*uli*u1rezin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a liquid preparation of resins and oils, obtained by extraction from plants.
oleoresinous	sub
	head	oleoresin
	syl	o:le:o+1res+in+ous
	pos	adj.
oleum	ety	from Latin: oil, referring to its oily consistency
olea	infl
	head	oleum
	or	oleums
	syl	o:le:a
	pron	<1*uli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oleums	infl
	head	oleum
	or	olea
	syl	o:le:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oleum	0.
	syl	o:le:um
	pron	<1*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fuming sulphuric acid}.
O level	1.a.
	syl	O lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the basic level of the General Certificate of Education.
O level	1.b.
	syl	O lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	O level maths.
O level	2.
	syl	O lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pass in a particular subject at O level.
	exam	1	he has eight O levels.
olfaction	1.
	syl	ol+fac+tion
	pron	<ol1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of smell.
olfaction	2.
	syl	ol+fac+tion
	pron	<ol1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or function of smelling.
olfactory	ety	C17: from Latin olfactus, past participle of olfacere, from olere to smell+ facere to make
olfactory	1.
	syl	ol+fac+to:ry
	pron	<ol1f@kt*ri>, <-trE>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sense of smell.
olfactories	infl
	head	olfactory
	syl	ol+fac+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
olfactory	2.
	syl	ol+fac+to:ry
	pron	<ol1f@kt*ri>, <-trE>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an organ or nerve concerned with the sense of smell.
olfactory bulb	0.
	syl	ol+fac+to:ry bulb
	pos	n.
	def	the anterior and slightly enlarged end of the olfactory tract, from which the cranial nerves concerned with the sense of smell originate.
olfactory nerve	0.
	syl	ol+fac+to:ry nerve
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the first pair of cranial nerves, supplying the mucous membrane of the nose.
olfactory tract	0.
	syl	ol+fac+to:ry tract
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow triangular band of white tissue originating in the olfactory bulb and extending back to the point at which its fibres enter the base of the cerebrum.
OLG	infl
	or	OLG
	syl	O.L.G.
OLG	infl
	or	OLG
	syl	OLG.
OLG	0.
	syl	OLG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old Low German.
olibanum	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Greek libanos 
olibanum	0.
	syl	o:lib:a+num
	pron	<o1lib*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {frankincense}.
olid	ety	C17: from Latin olidus, from ol*_ere to smell
olid	0.
	syl	ol:id
	pron	<1olid>
	pos	adj.
	def	foul-smelling.
oligarch	0.
	syl	ol:i+garch
	pron	<1oli2ga:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an oligarchy.
oligarchy	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek oligarkhia, from ol*'igos few+-#7archy 
oligarchies	infl
	head	oligarchy
	syl	ol:i+gar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oligarchy	1.
	syl	ol:i+gar+chy
	pron	<1oli2ga:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by a small group of people.
oligarchy	2.
	syl	ol:i+gar+chy
	pron	<1oli2ga:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or organization so governed.
oligarchy	3.
	syl	ol:i+gar+chy
	pron	<1oli2ga:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a small body of individuals ruling such a state.
oligarchy	4.
	syl	ol:i+gar+chy
	pron	<1oli2ga:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a small clique of private citizens who exert a strong influence on government.
oligarchic	sub
	head	oligarchy
	or	oligarchical
	syl	ol:i+1gar+chic
	pos	adj.
oligarchical	sub
	head	oligarchy
	or	oligarchic
	syl	ol:i+1gar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
oligarchically	sub
	head	oligarchy
	syl	ol:i+1gar+chi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oligo-	ety	from Greek oligos little, few
Oligocene	ety	C19: #7oligo -#7+ -#7cene 
Oligocene	1.
	syl	Ol:i+go+cene
	pron	<1olig*u2sEn>, <o1lig->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the third epoch of the Tertiary period, which lasted for 15000000 years.
Oligocene	2.
	syl	Ol:i+go+cene
	pron	<1olig*u2sEn>, <o1lig->
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the Oligocene epoch or rock series.
oligochaete	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7oligo -#7, chaeta 
oligochaete	1.
	syl	ol:i+go+chaete
	pron	<1olig*u2kEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater or terrestrial annelid worm of the class having bristles (chaetae) borne singly along the length of the body: includes the earthworms.
oligochaete	2.
	syl	ol:i+go+chaete
	pron	<1olig*u2kEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class
oligoclase	ety	C19: from #7oligo -#7+ -#7clase 
oligoclase	0.
	syl	ol:i+go+clase
	pron	<1olig*u2klAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, bluish, or reddish-yellow feldspar mineral of the plagioclase series, consisting of aluminium silicates of sodium and calcium. Formula: NaAlSi\3?!O\8.CaAl\2Si\2O\8.
oligopolies	infl
	head	oligopoly
	syl	ol:i+gop:o+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oligopoly	0.
	syl	ol:i+gop:o+ly
	pron	<2oli1gop*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a market situation in which control over the supply of a commodity is held by a small number of producers each of whom is able to influence prices and thus directly affect the position of competitors.
oligopolistic	sub
	head	oligopoly
	syl	ol:i+2gop:o+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
oligopsony	ety	C20: from #7oligo -#7+ -opsony, from Greek ops*_onia purchase of food
oligopsonies	infl
	head	oligopsony
	syl	ol:i+gop+so+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oligopsony	0.
	syl	ol:i+gop+so+ny
	pron	<2oli1gops*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a market situation in which the demand for a commodity is represented by a small number of purchasers.
oligopsonistic	sub
	head	oligopsony
	syl	ol:i+2gop+so+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
oligosaccharide	0.
	syl	ol:i+go+sac+cha+ride
	pron	<2olig*u1s@k*2rId>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of carbohydrates consisting of a few monosaccharide units linked together. Compare {polysaccharide}.
oligotrophic	0.
	syl	ol:i+go+troph+ic
	pron	<2olig*u1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of lakes and similar habitats
	def	poor in nutrients and plant life and rich in oxygen. Compare {eutrophic}.
oligotrophy	sub
	head	oligotrophic
	syl	ol:i+got+ro+phy
	pron	<2oli1gotr*fi>
	pos	n.
oliguria	ety	C19: from #7oligo -#7+ -#7uria 
oliguresis	alt
	head	oliguria
	or	oliguria
	syl	ol:i+gu+re:sis
	pron	<2oligju1rEsis>
	pos	n.
oliguria	0.
	or	oliguresis
	syl	ol:i+gu+ri:a
	pron	<2oli1gju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	excretion of an abnormally small volume of urine, often as the result of a kidney disorder. Compare {anuria}.
oliguretic	sub
	head	oliguria
	syl	ol:i+gu+ret+ic
	pron	<2oligju1retik>
	pos	adj.
'Olimbos	0.
	syl	*'O:lim+bos
	pron	<1climbcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the modern Greek name for {Olympus} (sense 1).
olio	ety	C17: from Spanish olla stew, from Latin: jar
olios	infl
	head	olio
	syl	o:li:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
olio	1.
	syl	o:li:o
	pron	<1*uli2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of many different ingredients.
olio	2.
	syl	o:li:o
	pron	<1*uli2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a miscellany or potpourri.
Oliphant	0.
	syl	Ol:i:phant
	pron	<1olif*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Mar@.cus Lau@.rence El@.win}. born 1901, Australian nuclear physicist.
olivaceous	0.
	syl	ol:i+va+ceous
	pron	<2oli1vAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of an olive colour.
olivary	ety	C16: from Latin oliv*_arius, from oliva #7olive 
olivary	1.
	syl	ol:i+var:y
	pron	<1oliv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an olive.
olivary	2.
	syl	ol:i+var:y
	pron	<1oliv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to either of two masses of tissue ({olivary bodies}) on the forward portion of the medulla oblongata.
olive	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin oliva, related to Greek elaia olive tree; compare Greek elaion oil
olive	1.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen oleaceous tree, of the Mediterranean region but cultivated elsewhere, having white fragrant flowers, and edible shiny black fruits.
olive	2.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant, eaten as a relish and used as a source of olive oil.
olive	3.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of the olive tree, used for ornamental work.
olive	4.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs resembling the olive.
olive	5.a.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow-green colour.
olive	5.b.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an olive coat.
olive	6.
	syl	ol+ive
	pron	<1oliv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or made of the olive tree, its wood, or its fruit.
olive branch	1.
	syl	ol+ive branch
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of an olive tree used to symbolize peace.
olive branch	2.
	syl	ol+ive branch
	pos	n.
	def	any offering of peace or conciliation.
olive brown	0.a.
	syl	ol+ive brown
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-brown to yellowish-green colour.
olive brown	0.b.
	syl	ol+ive brown
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an olive-brown coat.
olive crown	0.
	syl	ol+ive crown
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	a garland of olive leaves awarded as a token of victory.
olive drab	1.a.
	syl	ol+ive drab
	pos	n.
	def	a dull but fairly strong greyish-olive colour.
olive drab	1.b.
	syl	ol+ive drab
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an olive-drab jacket.
olive drab	2.
	syl	ol+ive drab
	pos	n.
	def	cloth or clothes in this colour, esp. the uniform of the U.S. Army.
olive green	0.a.
	syl	ol+ive green
	pos	n.
	def	a colour that is greener, stronger, and brighter than olive; deep yellowish-green.
olive green	0.b.
	syl	ol+ive green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an olive-green coat.
olivenite	ety	C19: from German Oliven (erz) olive (ore)+-#7ite %1
olivenite	0.
	syl	o:liv+en+ite
	pron	<o1livi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green to black rare secondary mineral consisting of hydrated basic copper arsenate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Cu\2(AsO\4)(OH).
olive oil	0.
	syl	ol+ive oil
	pos	n.
	def	a pale yellow oil pressed from ripe olive fruits and used in cooking, medicines, soaps, etc.
Oliver	1.
	syl	Ol:i:ver
	pron	<1oliv*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of Charlemagne's 12 paladins. See also {Roland}.
Joseph	2.
	head	Oliver
	syl	Joseph
	def	called 1885-1938, U.S. pioneer jazz cornetist.
Mount of	infl
	head	Olives
	syl	Mount of.
	pos	n.
Olives	0.
	syl	Ol+ives
	pron	<1olivz>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill to the east of Jerusalem: in New Testament times the village Bethany (Mark 11:11) was on its eastern slope and Gethsemane on its western one.
Laurence (Kerr) 	infl
	head	Olivier
	syl	Lau:rence (Kerr) 
	pos	n.
Olivier	0.
	syl	O:liv:i:er
	pron	<*1livi2A>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord Olivier. born 1907, English actor and director.
olivine	ety	C18: from German, named after its colour
olivine	0.
	syl	ol:i+vine
	pron	<1oli2vEn>, <2oli1vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of hard glassy olive-green or brown minerals consisting of magnesium iron silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form: found in basic igneous rocks such as basalt and gabbro. Formula: (Mg,Fe)\2SiO\4.
olla	ety	Spanish, from Latin olla, variant of aulla pot
olla	1.
	syl	ol:la
	pron	<1ol*>, Spanish <1o$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	a cooking pot.
olla	2.
	syl	ol:la
	pron	<1ol*>, Spanish <1o$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {olla podrida}.
olla podrida	ety	literally: rotten pot
olla podrida	1.
	syl	ol:la po+dri+da
	pron	<po1drEd*>, Spanish <po1DriDa>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish dish, consisting of a stew with beans, sausages, etc.
olla podrida	2.
	syl	ol:la po+dri+da
	pron	<po1drEd*>, Spanish <po1DriDa>
	pos	n.
	def	an assortment; miscellany.
olm	ety	C20: from German
olm	0.
	syl	olm
	pron	<*ulm>, <olm>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale blind eel-like salamander, of underground streams in SE Europe, that retains its larval form throughout its life: family See also {mud puppy}.
Olmutz	0.
	syl	Ol+m*"utz
	pron	<1clmyts>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Olomouc}.
ology	ety	C19: abstracted from words with this ending, such as theology, biology, etc.; see -#7logy 
ologies	infl
	head	ology
	syl	ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ology	0.
	syl	ol+o:gy
	pron	<1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a science or other branch of knowledge.
Olomouc	0.
	syl	O:lo+mouc
	pron	Czech <1clcmcuts>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Czechoslovakia, in North Moravia on the Morava River: capital of Moravia until 1640; university (1576). Pop.: 79900 (1970). German name: {Olm*"utz}.
oloroso	ety	from Spanish: fragrant
oloroso	0.
	syl	o:lo+ro+so
	pron	<2ol*1r*us*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a full-bodied golden-coloured sherry.
Olszyn	0.
	syl	Ol+sz+yn
	pron	Russian <1olStin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Poland: founded in 1334 by the Teutonic Knights; communications centre. Pop.: 107500 (1974 est.).
Olympia	1.
	syl	O:lym+pi:a
	pron	<*1limpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain in Greece, in the NW Peloponnese: in ancient times a major sanctuary of Zeus and site of the original Olympic Games.
Olympia	2.
	syl	O:lym+pi:a
	pron	<*1limpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Washington, the state capital, on Puget Sound. Pop.: 23111 (1970).
Olympiad	1.
	syl	O:lym+pi+ad
	pron	<*1limpi2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a staging of the modern Olympic Games.
Olympiad	2.
	syl	O:lym+pi+ad
	pron	<*1limpi2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the four-year period between consecutive celebrations of the Olympic Games; a unit of ancient Greek chronology dating back to 776 #7b.c.
Olympiad	3.
	syl	O:lym+pi+ad
	pron	<*1limpi2@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an international contest in chess, bridge, etc.
Olympian	1.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Mount Olympus or to the classical Greek gods.
Olympian	2.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	majestic or godlike in manner or bearing.
Olympian	3.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	superior to mundane considerations, esp. when impractical.
Olympian	4.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Olympia or its inhabitants.
Olympian	5.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a god of Olympus.
Olympian	6.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of ancient Olympia.
Olympian	7.
	syl	O:lym+pi:an
	pron	<*1limpi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a competitor in the Olympic Games.
Olympic	1.
	syl	O:lym+pic
	pron	<*1limpik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Olympic Games.
Olympic	2.
	syl	O:lym+pic
	pron	<*1limpik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Olympia.
Olympic Games	1.
	syl	O:lym+pic Games
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the greatest Panhellenic festival, held every fourth year in honour of Zeus at ancient Olympia. From 472 #7b.c., it consisted of five days of games, sacrifices, and festivities.
Olympic Games	2.
	syl	O:lym+pic Games
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	Also called: {the Olympics}. the modern revival of these games, consisting of international athletic and sporting contests held every four years in a selected country since their inception in Athens in 1896. See also {Winter Olympic Games}.
Olympic Mountains	0.
	syl	O:lym+pic Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NW Washington: part of the Coast Range. Highest peak: Mount Olympus, 2427 m (7965 ft.).
Olympic Peninsula	0.
	syl	O:lym+pic Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a large peninsula of W Washington.
Mount	1.
	head	Olympus
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in NE Greece, on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia: the highest mountain in Greece, believed in Greek mythology to be the dwelling place of the greater gods. Height: 2911 m (9550 ft.). Greek name: {*'Olimbos}.
Mount	2.
	head	Olympus
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in NW Washington: highest peak of the Olympic Mountains. Height: 2427 m (7965 ft.).
Olympus	3.
	syl	O:lym+pus
	pron	<*u1limp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {heaven}.
Olynthus	0.
	syl	O:lyn+thus
	pron	<*u1linT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in N Greece: the centre of Chalcidice.
Om	ety	from Sanskrit
Om	0.
	syl	Om
	pron	<*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a sacred syllable typifying the three gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva, who are concerned in the threefold operation of integration, maintenance, and disintegration.
Om	0.
	syl	Om.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ostmark.
OM	0.
	syl	O.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Order of Merit (a Brit. title).
-oma	ety	from Greek -*_oma 
-oma	0.
	syl	-o:ma
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a tumour.
	exam	1	glaucoma.
omadhaun	0.
	syl	om:a+dhaun
	pron	<1om*2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	a fool.
Omagh	0.
	syl	O:magh
	pron	<*u1ma:>, <1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in Northern Ireland, county town of Co. Tyrone. Pop.: 11953 (1971).
Omaha	0.
	syl	O:ma+ha
	pron	<1*um*2ha:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Nebraska, on the Missouri River opposite Council Bluffs, Iowa: the largest city in the state; the country's largest livestock market and meat-packing centre. Pop.: 377292 (1973 est.).
Oman	0.
	syl	O:man
	pron	<*u1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sultanate in SE Arabia, on the {Gulf of Oman} and the Arabian Sea: the most powerful state in Arabia in the 19th century, ruling Zanzibar, much of the Persian coast, and part of Pakistan. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Currency: rial. Capital: Muscat. Pop.: 766000 (1975 UN est.). Area: about 212400 sq. km (82000 sq. miles). Former name (until 1970): {Muscat and Oman}.
Omani	sub
	head	Oman
	syl	O:1ma+ni
	pos	adj. n.
Omar Khayyam	0.
	syl	O:mar Khay:yam
	pron	<1*uma:> <kI1a:m>
	pos	n.
	def	??1050-??1123, Persian poet, mathematician, and astronomer, noted for the a collection of quatrains, popularized in the West by Edward Fitzgerald's version (1859).
omasum	ety	C18: from Latin: bullock's tripe
omasa	infl
	head	omasum
	syl	o:ma+sa
	pron	<-s*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
omasum	0.
	syl	o:ma+sum
	pron	<*u1mAs*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {psalterium}.
Ommiad	alt
	head	Omayyad
	or	Omayyad
	syl	Om+mi+ad
	pron	<*u1mI@d>
	pos	n.
Omayyads	infl
	head	Omayyad
	or	Omayads
	syl	O:may+yads
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Omayyades	infl
	head	Omayyad
	or	Oades
	syl	O:may+ya+des
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Omayads	infl
	head	Omayyad
	or	Omayyads
	syl	O:may+ads
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Oades	infl
	head	Omayyad
	or	Omayyades
	syl	O:a+des.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Omayyad	1.
	or	Ommiad
	syl	O:may+yad
	pron	<*u1mI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a caliph of the dynasty ruling (661-750 #7a.d.) from its capital at Damascus.
Omayyad	2.
	or	Ommiad
	syl	O:may+yad
	pron	<*u1mI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an emir (756-929 #7a.d.) or caliph (929-1031 #7a.d.) of the Omayyad dynasty in Spain.
ombre	ety	C17: from Spanish hombre man, referring to the player who attempts to win the stakes
omber	alt
	head	ombre
	or	ombre
	syl	om+ber
	pron	<1omb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
ombre	0.
	or	omber
	syl	om+bre
	pron	<1omb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an 18th-century card game.
ombro-	ety	from Greek ombros shower of rain
ombro-	0.
	syl	om:bro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating rain.
	exam	1	ombrometer;
	exam	2	om?!brology.
ombudsman	ety	C20: from Swedish: commissioner
ombudsmen	infl
	head	ombudsman
	syl	om+buds+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ombudsman	0.
	syl	om+buds+man
	pron	<1ombudzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who investigates citizens' complaints against the government or its servants. Also called (Brit.): {parliamentary commissioner}.
Omdurman	0.
	syl	Om+dur+man
	pron	<2omdR:1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Sudan, on the White Nile, opposite Khartoum: the largest town in the Sudan; scene of the {Battle of Omdurman} (1898), in which the Mahdi's successor was defeated by Lord Kitchener's forces. Pop.: 258532 (1971 est.).
-ome	ety	variant of -#7oma 
-ome	0.
	syl	-ome
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	denoting a mass or part of a specified kind.
	exam	1	rhizome.
omega	ety	C16: from Greek *_o mega big o; see #7mega -#7, omicron 
omega	1.
	syl	o:me:ga
	pron	<1*umig*>
	pos	n.
	def	the 24th and last letter of the Greek alphabet (#GW, #Gw), a long vowel, transliterated as or
omega	2.
	syl	o:me:ga
	pron	<1*umig*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ending or last of a series.
omega minus	0.
	syl	o:me:ga mi+nus
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable negatively charged elementary particle, classified as a baryon, that has a mass 3276 times that of the electron.
omelette	ety	C17: from French omelette, changed from alumette, from alumelle sword blade, changed by mistaken division from la lemelle, from Latin (see #7lamella) ; apparently from the flat shape of the omelette
omen	ety	C16: from Latin
omen	1.
	syl	o:men
	pron	<1*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a phenomenon or occurrence regarded as a sign of future happiness or disaster.
omen	2.
	syl	o:men
	pron	<1*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	prophetic significance.
omen	3.
	syl	o:men
	pron	<1*um*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portend.
omentum	ety	C16: from Latin: membrane, esp. a caul, of obscure origin
omenta	infl
	head	omentum
	syl	o:men+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
omentum	0.
	syl	o:men+tum
	pron	<*u1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a double fold of peritoneum connecting the stomach with other abdominal organs.
omer	ety	C17: from Hebrew `*_omer a measure
omer	0.
	syl	o:mer
	pron	<1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure equal to one tenth of an ephah.
Omer	0.
	syl	O:mer
	pron	<1*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a period of seven weeks extending from the second day of Passover to the first day of Shabuoth. Also called: {Counting of the Omer}.
omicron	ety	from Greek *_o mikron small o; see #7micro -#7, omega 
omicron	0.
	syl	o:mi+cron
	pron	<*u1mIkron>, <1omikron>
	pos	n.
	def	the 15th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GO, #Go), a short vowel, transliterated as
ominous	ety	C16: from Latin *_omin*_osus; see #7omen 
ominous	1.
	syl	om:i+nous
	pron	<1omin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	foreboding evil.
ominous	2.
	syl	om:i+nous
	pron	<1omin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as or having significance as an omen.
ominously	sub
	head	ominous
	syl	om:i+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
ominousness	sub
	head	ominous
	syl	om:i+nous+ness
	pos	n.
omission	ety	C14: from Latin omissi*_o, from omittere to #7omit  &- o@.#!mis+sive adj. &- o@.#!mis+sive+ness n.
omission	1.
	syl	o:mis+sion
	pron	<*u1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been omitted or neglected.
omission	2.
	syl	o:mis+sion
	pron	<*u1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of omitting or the state of having been omitted.
omit	ety	C15: from Latin omittere, from ob- away+ mittere to send
omits	infl
	head	omit
	syl	o:mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
omitting	infl
	head	omit
	syl	o:mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
omitted	infl
	head	omit
	syl	o:mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
omit	1.
	syl	o:mit
	pron	<*u1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to neglect to do or include.
omit	2.
	syl	o:mit
	pron	<*u1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail (to do something).
omissible	sub
	head	omit
	syl	o:mis+si:ble
	pron	<*u1misibL>
	pos	adj.
omitter	sub
	head	omit
	syl	o:1mit+ter
	pos	n.
ommatidium	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek ommatidion, from omma eye
ommatidia	infl
	head	ommatidium
	syl	om+ma+tid:i:a
	pron	<-1tidi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ommatidium	0.
	syl	om+ma+tid+i:um
	pron	<2om*1tidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numerous cone-shaped units that make up the compound eyes of some arthropods.
ommatidial	sub
	head	ommatidium
	syl	om+ma+1tid+i:al
	pos	adj.
ommatophore	ety	C19: from Greek omma eye+-#7phore 
ommatophore	0.
	syl	om+mat:o+phore
	pron	<o1m@t*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a movable stalk or tentacle bearing an eye, occurring in lower animals such as crabs and snails.
ommatophorous	sub
	head	ommatophore
	syl	om+ma+toph:o+rous
	pron	<2om*1tof*r*s>
	pos	adj.
Ommiads	infl
	head	Ommiad
	or	Ommiades
	syl	Om+mi+ads
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ommiades	infl
	head	Ommiad
	or	Ommiads
	syl	Om+mi+a+des
	pron	<-*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ommiad	0.
	syl	Om+mi+ad
	pron	<*u1mI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Omayyad}.
omni-	ety	from Latin omnis all
omni-	0.
	syl	om:ni-
	usage	combining form.
	def	all or everywhere.
	exam	1	omnipresent.
omnibus	ety	C19: from Latin, literally: for all, from omnis all
omnibuses	infl
	head	omnibus
	syl	om+ni+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
omnibus	1.
	syl	om+ni+bus
	pron	<1omni2b^s>, <-b*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {bus}.
omnibus	2.
	syl	om+ni+bus
	pron	<1omni2b^s>, <-b*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {omnibus volume}. a collection of works by one author or several works on a similar topic, reprinted in one volume.
omnibus	3.
	syl	om+ni+bus
	pron	<1omni2b^s>, <-b*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, dealing with, or providing for many different things or cases.
omnicompetent	0.
	syl	om+ni+com+pe+tent
	pron	<2omni$!kompit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to judge or deal with all matters. &- {@!om+ni+#!com+pe+tence}
omnidirectional	0.
	syl	om+ni+di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<2omnidi1rekS*nL>, <-2dI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an antenna
	def	capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals in all directions, radiating properties at any instant being the same on all bearings.
omnifarious	ety	C17: from Late Latin omnif*_arius, from Latin omnis all+ -farius doing, related to facere to do
omnifarious	0.
	syl	om+ni+far:i+ous
	pron	<2omni1fe*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of many or all varieties or forms.
omnifariously	sub
	head	omnifarious
	syl	om+ni+1far:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
omnifariousness	sub
	head	omnifarious
	syl	om+ni+1far:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
omnific	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Latin omni-+-ficus, from facere to do
omnificent	alt
	head	omnific
	or	omnific
	syl	om+nif:i+cent
	pron	<om1nifis*nt>
	pos	adj.
omnific	0.
	or	omnificent
	syl	om+nif+ic
	pron	<om1nifik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	creating all things.
omnificence	sub
	head	omnific
	syl	om+1nif:i+cence
	pos	n.
omnipotent	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin omnipotens all-powerful, from #7omni -#7+ potens, from posse to be able &- om+#!nip@.o+tence n.
omnipotent	1.
	syl	om+nip:o+tent
	pron	<om1nip*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having very great or un?!limited power. {~}
the Omnipotent	2.
	head	omnipotent
	syl	the Omnipotent.
	def	an epithet for God.
omnipotently	sub
	head	omnipotent
	syl	om+1nip:o+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
omnipresent	0.
	syl	om+ni+pres+ent
	pron	<2omni1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a deity
	def	present in all places at the same time.
omnipresence	sub
	head	omnipresent
	syl	om+ni+1pres+ence
	pos	n.
omnirange	0.
	syl	om+ni+range
	pron	<1omni2rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a very-high-frequency ground radio navigational system to assist a pilot in plotting his exact position.
omniscient	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin omnisciens, from Latin #7omni -#7+ sc*_ire to know &- om+#!nis+ci+ence n.
omniscient	1.
	syl	om+nis+ci+ent
	pron	<om1nisi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having infinite knowledge or understanding.
omniscient	2.
	syl	om+nis+ci+ent
	pron	<om1nisi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having very great or seemingly unlimited knowledge.
omnisciently	sub
	head	omniscient
	syl	om+1nis+ci+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
omnium-gatherum	ety	C16: from Latin omnium of all, from omnis all+Latinized form of English gather 
omnium-gatherum	0.
	syl	om:ni:um-gath:er+um
	pron	<1omni*m1g@@d*r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	a miscellaneous collection; assortment.
omnivore	0.
	syl	om+ni+vore
	pron	<1omni2vc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an omnivorous person or animal.
omnivorous	ety	C17: from Latin omnivorus all-devouring, from #7omni -#7+ vor*_are to eat greedily
omnivorous	1.
	syl	om+niv+or+ous
	pron	<om1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	eating food of both animal and vegetable origin, or any type of food indiscriminately.
omnivorous	2.
	syl	om+niv+or+ous
	pron	<om1niv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking in or assimilating everything, esp. with the mind.
omnivorously	sub
	head	omnivorous
	syl	om+1niv+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
omnivorousness	sub
	head	omnivorous
	syl	om+1niv+or+ous+ness
	pos	n.
omophagia	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek *_omophagia, from *_omos raw+-#7phagia 
omophagy	alt
	head	omophagia
	or	omophagia
	syl	o:moph+a:gy
	pron	<*u1mof*Ji>
	pos	n.
omophagia	0.
	or	omophagy
	syl	o:mo+pha+gi:a
	pron	<2*um*1fAJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the eating of raw food, esp. meat.
omophagic	sub
	head	omophagia
	or	omophagous
	syl	o:mo+phag+ic
	pron	<2*um*1f@Jik>
	pos	adj.
omophagous	sub
	head	omophagia
	or	omophagic
	syl	o:moph:a+gous
	pron	<*u1mof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
Omphale	0.
	syl	Om:pha:le
	pron	<1omf*2lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a queen of Lydia, whom Hercules was required to serve as a slave to atone for the murder of Iphitus.
omphalos	ety	Greek: navel
omphalos	1.
	syl	om+pha+los
	pron	<1omf*2los>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	a sacred conical object, esp. a stone. The most famous omphalos at Delphi was assumed to mark the centre of the earth.
omphalos	2.
	syl	om+pha+los
	pron	<1omf*2los>
	pos	n.
	def	the central point.
omphalos	3.
	syl	om+pha+los
	pron	<1omf*2los>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	another word for {navel}.
OMS	0.
	syl	O.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Organisation Mondiale de la Sant*'e.
Omsk	0.
	syl	Omsk
	pron	<omsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, at the confluence of the Irtysh and Om Rivers: a major industrial centre, with pipelines from the second Baku oilfield. Pop.: 968000 (1975 est.).
Omuta	0.
	syl	O:mu+ta
	pron	<1*umu:2ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Japan, on W Kyushu on Ariake Bay: coal-mining centre. Pop.: 169485 (1974 est.).
on	ety	Old English an, on; related to Old Saxon an, Old High German, Gothic ana 
on	1.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	in contact or connection with the surface of; at the upper surface of.
	exam	1	an apple on the ground;
	exam	2	a mark on the table cloth.
on	2.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	attached to.
	exam	1	a puppet on a string.
on	3.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	carried with.
	exam	1	I've no money on me.
on	4.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the immediate vicinity of; close to or along the side of.
	exam	1	a house on the sea;
	exam	2	this verges on the ridiculous&!
on	5.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	within the time limits of a day or date.
	exam	1	he arrived on Thursday.
on	6.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	being performed upon or relayed through the medium of.
	exam	1	what's on the television??
on	7.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	at the occasion of.
	exam	1	on his retirement.
on	8.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate support, subsistence, contingency, etc..
	exam	1	he lives on bread;
	exam	2	it depends on what you want.
on	9.a.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	regularly taking (a drug).
	exam	1	she's on the pill.
on	9.b.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	addicted to.
	exam	1	he's on heroin.
on	10.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	by means of (something considered as a mode of transport) (esp. in such phrases as {on foot, on wheels, on horseback}, etc.).
on	11.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the process or course of.
	exam	1	on a journey;
	exam	2	on strike.
on	12.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerned with or relating to.
	exam	1	a tax on potatoes;
	exam	2	a programme on archaeology.
on	13.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the basis, grounds, or cause, as of a state?!ment or action.
	exam	1	I have it on good authority.
on	14.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	against: used to indicate opposition.
	exam	1	they marched on the city at dawn.
on	15.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate a meeting or encounter.
	exam	1	he crept up on her.
on	16.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	prep.
	usage	used with an adj. preceded by the
	def	indicating the manner or way in which an action is carried out.
	exam	1	on the sly;
	exam	2	on the cheap.
on	17.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	in the position or state required for the commencement or sustained continu?!ation, as of a mechanical operation.
	exam	1	the radio's been on all night.
on	18.a.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	attached to, surrounding, or placed in contact with something.
	exam	1	the girl had nothing on.
on	18.b.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	taking place.
	exam	1	what's on tonight??
on	19.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	in a manner indicating continuity, persistence, concentration, etc..
	exam	1	don't keep on about it;
	exam	2	the play went on all afternoon.
on	20.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	in a direction towards something, esp. forwards; so as to make progress.
	exam	1	we drove on towards London;
	exam	2	march on&!
on and off	21.
	head	on
	syl	on and off.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	intermittently; from time to time.
on and on	22.
	head	on
	syl	on and on.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	without ceasing, continually.
on	23.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning; operating.
	exam	1	the on position on a radio control.
on	24.a.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	def	staked or wagered as a bet.
	exam	1	ten pounds on that horse.
on	24.b.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	def	performing, as on stage, etc..
	exam	1	I'm on in five minutes.
on	24.c.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	def	definitely taking place.
	exam	1	the match is on for Friday;
	exam	2	their marriage is still on.
on	24.d.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	def	charged to.
	exam	1	the drinks are on me.
on	24.e.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerable or practicable.
	exam	1	your plan just isn't on.
on at	25.
	head	on
	syl	on at.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nagging.
	exam	1	she was always on at her husband.
on it	26.
	head	on
	syl	on it.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	drinking alcoholic liquor.
on	27.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Cricket. of a bowler
	def	bowling.
on	28.a.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or denoting the leg side of a cricket field or pitch.
	exam	1	the on side;
	exam	2	an on drive.
on	28.b.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	used to designate certain fielding positions on the leg side.
	exam	1	long-on;
	exam	2	mid-on.
on	29.
	syl	on
	pron	<on>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive; of a person
	def	to be willing to do something.
On	0.
	syl	On
	pron	<on>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Egyptian and biblical name for {Heliopolis}.
ON	alt
	or	ON
	syl	O.N.
ON	0.
	or	ON
	syl	ON
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Old Norse.
-on	ety	from #7ion 
-on	0.
	syl	-on
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-on	1.
	syl	-on
	usage	in physics
	def	indicating an elementary particle or quantum.
	exam	1	electron;
	exam	2	photon.
-on	2.
	syl	-on
	usage	in chemistry
	def	indicating an inert gas.
	exam	1	neon;
	exam	2	radon.
onager	ety	C14: from Late Latin: military engine for stone throwing, from Latin: wild ass, from Greek onagros, from onos ass+ agros field
onagri	infl
	head	onager
	or	onagers
	syl	on:a+gri
	pron	<-2grI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
onagers	infl
	head	onager
	or	onagri
	syl	on:a+gers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
onager	1.
	syl	on:a+ger
	pron	<1on*J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Persian variety of the wild ass, Compare {kiang}.
onager	2.
	syl	on:a+ger
	pron	<1on*J*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient war engine for hurling stones, etc.
onagraceous	ety	C19: via New Latin Onagr*_aceae, from Latin onager; see #7onager 
onagraceous	0.
	syl	on:a+gra+ceous
	pron	<2on*1grAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants including fuchsia and willowherb.
onanism	ety	C18: after Onan, son of Judah; see Genesis 38:9
onanism	0.
	syl	o:nan+ism
	pron	<1*un*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {masturbation} or {coitus interruptus}.
onanist	sub
	head	onanism
	syl	o:nan+ist
	pos	n.
onanistic	sub
	head	onanism
	syl	o:nan+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Aristotle (Socrates)	infl
	head	Onassis
	syl	Ar:is:to:tle (Socrates)
	pos	n.
Onassis	0.
	syl	O:nas:sis
	pron	<*u1n@sis>
	pos	n.
	def	1906-75, Argentinian (formerly Greek) shipowner, born in Turkey. In 1968 he married {Jac@.que@.line}, born 1929, the widow of U.S. President John F. Kennedy.
ONC	0.
	syl	O.N.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Ordinary National Certificate; a qualification recognized by many national technical and professional institutions, roughly equivalent to GCE O Level.
once	ety	C12 ones, anes, adverbial genitive of on, an #7one 
once	1.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	def	one time; on one occasion or in one case.
once	2.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	def	at some past time; formerly.
	exam	1	I could speak French once.
once	3.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	def	by one step or degree (of relationship).
	exam	1	a cousin once removed.
once	4.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	usage	in conditional clauses, negatives, etc.
	def	ever; at all.
	exam	1	if you once forget it.
once	5.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	def	multiplied by one.
once	6.a.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	def	conclus?!ively.
once	6.b.
	syl	once
	pos	w^ns; adv.
	def	occasionally.
once and for all	7.
	head	once
	syl	once and for all.
	def	conclusively; for the last time.
once in a while	8.
	head	once
	syl	once in a while.
	def	occasionally; now and then.
once or twice	9.
	head	once
	or	once and again
	syl	once or twice
	def	a few times.
once upon a time	10.
	head	once
	syl	once upon a time.
	def	used to begin fairy tales and children's stories.
once	11.
	syl	once
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	as soon as; if ever or whenever.
	exam	1	once you begin, you'll enjoy it.
once	12.
	syl	once
	pos	n.
	def	one occasion or case.
	exam	1	you may do it, this once.
once	13.a.
	syl	once
	pos	n.
	def	suddenly or without warning.
once	13.b.
	syl	once
	pos	n.
	def	simultaneously.
once	14.a.
	syl	once
	pos	n.
	def	immediately.
once	14.b.
	syl	once
	pos	n.
	def	simulta?!neously.
for once	15.
	head	once
	syl	for once.
	def	this time, if (or but) at no other time.
once-over	1.
	syl	once-o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quick examination or appraisal.
once-over	2.
	syl	once-o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quick but comprehensive piece of work.
once-over	3.
	syl	once-o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a violent beating or thrashing. {~} (Esp. for all senses) in the phrase {give (a person} or {thing) the} (or {a) once-over}) .
oncer	ety	C20: from #7once 
oncer	1.
	syl	onc+er
	pron	<1w^ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a one-pound note.
oncer	2.
	syl	onc+er
	pron	<1w^ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a person elected to Parliament who can only expect to serve one term.
onco-	ety	from Greek onkos 
onco-	0.
	syl	on:co-
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting a tumour.
	exam	1	oncology.
oncogenous	alt
	head	oncogenic
	or	oncogenic
	syl	on+cog+e:nous
	pron	<oG1koJ*n*s>
	pos	adj.
oncogenic	0.
	or	oncogenous
	syl	on+co+gen+ic
	pron	<2oGk*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing the formation of a tumour.
oncology	0.
	syl	on+col+o:gy
	pron	<oG1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the study, classification, and treatment of tumours. &- {on+co+log@.i+cal} (@!$A&nk$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l)
oncologist	sub
	head	oncology
	syl	on+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
oncoming	1.
	syl	on+com:ing
	pron	<1on2k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming nearer in space or time; approaching.
oncoming	2.
	syl	on+com:ing
	pron	<1on2k^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the approach or onset.
	exam	1	the oncoming of winter.
oncost	0.
	syl	on+cost
	pron	<1on2kost>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for {{overhead} (sense 7)}.
OND	0.
	syl	O.N.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Ordinary National Diploma; a nationally recognized qualification in technical subjects, reached after a two-year full-time or sandwich course.
ondes Martenot	ety	C20: French, literally: Martenot waves, invented by Maurice Martenot (born 1898)
ondes Martenot	0.
	syl	ondes Mar+te+not
	pron	French <?~cd> <mart*1no>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an electronic keyboard instrument in which the frequency of an oscillator is varied to produce separate musical notes.
on dit	ety	literally: it is said, they say
on dits	infl
	head	on dit
	syl	on dits
	pron	<*~c> <1di>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
on dit	0.
	syl	on dit
	pron	French <*~c> <1di>
	pos	n.
	def	a rumour; piece of gossip.
Ondo	0.
	syl	On:do
	pron	<1ond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW Nigeria, on the Bight of Benin: formed in 1976 from part of Western State. Capital: Akure. Pop.: 2727676 (1976 est.). Area: 14400 sq. km (5559 sq. miles).
ondograph	ety	C20: from French, from onde wave+-#7graph 
ondograph	0.
	syl	on+do+graph
	pron	<1ond*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for producing a graphical recording of an alternating current by measuring the charge imparted to a capacitor at different points in the cycle.
ondogram	sub
	head	ondograph
	syl	on+do+2gram
	pos	n.
ondometer	ety	from French onde wave+-#7meter 
ondometer	0.
	syl	on+dom+e:ter
	pron	<on1domit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the frequency of radio waves.
one	ety	Old English *_an, related to Old French *_an, *_en, Old High German ein, Old Norse einn, Latin unus, Greek oin*_e ace#e Usage. Where the pronoun one is repeated, as in one might think one would be unwise to say that, he is sometimes substituted: one might think he would be unwise to say that. Careful writers avoid one followed by he, however, because of possible ambiguity: he in this case could refer either to the same person as one or to some other person.
one	1.a.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	single; lone; not two or more.
	exam	1	one car.
one	1.b.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	one is enough for now;
	exam	2	one at a time.
one	1.c.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	one-eyed;
	exam	2	one-legged.
one	2.a.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	distinct from all others; only; unique.
	exam	1	one girl in a million.
one	2.b.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	one of a kind.
one	3.a.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	a specified (person, item, etc.) as distinct from another or others of its kind.
	exam	1	raise one hand and then the other.
one	3.b.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	which one is correct??
one	4.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	a certain, indefinite, or unspecified (time); some.
	exam	1	one day you'll be sorry.
one	5.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an emphatic word for {a} or {an}.
	exam	1	it was one hell of a fight.
one	6.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	a certain (person).
	exam	1	one Miss Jones was named.
(all) in one	7.
	head	one
	syl	(all) in one.
	def	combined; united.
one	8.a.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	all the same.
one	8.b.
	syl	one
	pos	w^n; determiner.
	def	of no consequence.
	exam	1	it's all one to me.
at one	9.
	head	one
	syl	at one.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	in a state of agreement or harmony.
be made one	10.
	head	one
	syl	be made one.
	usage	of a man and a woman
	def	to become married.
many a one	11.
	head	one
	syl	many a one.
	def	many people.
neither one thing nor the other	12.
	head	one
	syl	neither one thing nor the other.
	def	indefinite, undecided, or mixed.
never a one	13.
	head	one
	syl	never a one.
	def	none.
one and all	14.
	head	one
	syl	one and all.
	def	everyone, without exception.
one by one	15.
	head	one
	syl	one by one.
	def	one at a time; individually.
one or two	16.
	head	one
	syl	one or two.
	def	a few.
one way and another	17.
	head	one
	syl	one way and another.
	def	on balance.
one with another	18.
	head	one
	syl	one with another.
	def	on average.
one	19.
	syl	one
	pos	pron.
	def	an indefinite person regarded as typical of every person.
	exam	1	one can't say any more than that.
one	20.
	syl	one
	pos	pron.
	def	any indefinite person: used as the subject of a sentence to form an alternative grammatical construction to that of the passive voice.
	exam	1	one can catch fine trout in this stream.
one	21.
	syl	one
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an unspecified person.
	exam	1	one came to him.
one	22.
	syl	one
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest whole number and the first cardinal number; unity. See also {number} (sense 1).
one	23.
	syl	one
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral (1, I, i, etc.) representing this number.
one	24.
	syl	one
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the numeral 1 used as the lower figure in a time signature to indicate that the beat is measured in semibreves.
one	25.
	syl	one
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of one unit.
one	26.
	syl	one
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {one o'clock}. one hour after noon or midnight.
one	27.
	syl	one
	pos	n.
	def	a blow or setback (esp. in the phrase {one in the eye for}) .
the one	28.
	head	one
	syl	the one.
	usage	in neo-Platonic philosophy
	def	the ultimate being.
the Holy One	29.
	head	one
	or	the One above
	syl	the Holy One
	def	God.
the Evil one	30.
	head	one
	syl	the Evil one.
	def	Satan; the devil. {~} Related prefixes: {mono-, uni-}.
-one	ety	arbitrarily from Greek -*_on*_e, feminine patronymic suffix, but perhaps influenced by -one in #7ozone 
-one	0.
	syl	-one
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating that a chemical compound is a ketone.
	exam	1	acetone.
one another	0.
	syl	one an+oth+er
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of plural pronouns when the action, attribution, etc., is reciprocal.
	exam	1	they kissed one another;
	exam	2	knowing one another.
one-armed bandit	0.
	syl	one-armed ban+dit
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {slot machine}.
one-eighty	ety	C20: short for 180 degrees 
one-eies	infl
	head	one-eighty
	syl	one-eies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
one-eighty	0.
	syl	one-eighty
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	a manoeuvre in which the rider spins the board half a turn and continues travelling in the original direction.
Onega	0.
	syl	O:ne+ga
	pron	Russian <a1njeg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the NW Soviet Union, mostly in the Karelian ASSR: the second largest lake in Europe and fourth largest in the Soviet Union. Area: 9891 sq. km (3819 sq. miles).
one-horse	1.
	syl	one-horse
	pos	adj.
	def	drawn by or using one horse.
one-horse	2.
	syl	one-horse
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenomi?!nal
	def	small or obscure.
	exam	1	a one-horse town.
Oneida	ety	from Iroquois on*_ey*'ote', literally: standing stone
Oneidas	infl
	head	Oneida
	or	Oneida
	syl	O:nei+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Oneida	infl
	or	Oneidas
	syl	O:nei+da.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Lake	1.
	head	Oneida
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in central New York State: part of the New York State Barge Canal system. Length: about 35 km (22 miles). Greatest width: 9 km (6 miles).
Oneida	2.
	syl	O:nei+da
	pron	<*u1nId*>
	pos	n.
	mod	preceded by the; functioning as; pl.
	def	a North American Indian people formerly living east of Lake Ontario; one of the Iroquois peoples.
Oneida	3.
	syl	O:nei+da
	pron	<*u1nId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this people.
Oneida	4.
	syl	O:nei+da
	pron	<*u1nId*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
Eugene (Gladstone) 	infl
	head	O'Neill
	syl	Eu:gene (Gladstone) .
	pos	n.
O'Neill	0.
	syl	O'Neill
	pron	<*u1nEl>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1953, U.S. dramatist. His works, which are notable for their emotional power and psychological analysis, include (1924), (1928), (1931), (1941), and (1946): Nobel prize for literature 1936.
oneiric	0.
	syl	o:nei+ric
	pron	<*u1nI*rik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to dreams.
oneiro-	ety	from Greek oneiros dream
oneiro-	0.
	syl	o:nei:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a dream.
	exam	1	oneirocritic.
oneirocritic	ety	C17: from Greek oneirokritikos 
oneirocritic	0.
	syl	o:nei+ro+crit+ic
	pron	<*u2nI*r*u1kritik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who interprets dreams.
oneirocritical	sub
	head	oneirocritic
	syl	o:2nei+ro+1crit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
oneirocritically	sub
	head	oneirocritic
	syl	o:2nei+ro+1crit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oneiromancy	ety	C17: from Greek oneiros dream+-#7mancy 
oneiromancy	0.
	syl	o:nei+ro+man+cy
	pron	<*u1nI*r*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	divination by the interpretation of dreams.
oneiromancer	sub
	head	oneiromancy
	syl	o:1nei+ro+2man+cer
	pos	n.
one-man	0.
	syl	one-man
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or done by or for one man.
	exam	1	a one-man band;
	exam	2	a one-man show.
oneness	1.
	syl	one+ness
	pron	<1w^nnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being one; singleness.
oneness	2.
	syl	one+ness
	pron	<1w^nnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being united; agreement.
oneness	3.
	syl	one+ness
	pron	<1w^nnis>
	pos	n.
	def	uniqueness.
oneness	4.
	syl	one+ness
	pron	<1w^nnis>
	pos	n.
	def	sameness.
one-night stand	1.
	syl	one-night stand
	pos	n.
	def	a performance given only once at any one place.
one-night stand	2.a.
	syl	one-night stand
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual encounter lasting only one evening or night.
one-night stand	2.b.
	syl	one-night stand
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as being only suitable for such an encounter.
one-off	0.a.
	syl	one-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	something that is carried out or made only once.
one-off	0.b.
	syl	one-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier; a one-off job.
	def	Also: {one-shot}.
one-piece	0.
	syl	one-piece
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment, esp. a bathing costume
	def	made in one piece.
oner	ety	C20: from #7one 
oner	1.
	syl	on:er
	pron	<1w^n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an outstanding person or thing.
oner	2.
	syl	on:er
	pron	<1w^n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a heavy blow.
onerous	ety	C14: from Latin oner*_osus burdensome, from onus load
onerous	1.
	syl	on+er+ous
	pron	<1on*r*s>, <1*u->
	pos	adj.
	def	laborious or oppressive.
onerous	2.
	syl	on+er+ous
	pron	<1on*r*s>, <1*u->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a contract, lease, etc.
	def	having or involving burdens or obligations that counterbalance or outweigh the advantages.
onerously	sub
	head	onerous
	syl	on+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
onerousness	sub
	head	onerous
	syl	on+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
oneself	1.a.
	syl	one+self
	pron	<w^n1self>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of
oneself	2.
	syl	one+self
	pron	<w^n1self>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	one's normal or usual self.
	exam	1	one doesn't feel oneself after such an experience.
one-sided	1.
	syl	one-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	considering or favouring only one side of a matter, problem, etc.
one-sided	2.
	syl	one-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having all the advantage on one side.
one-sided	3.
	syl	one-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	larger or more developed on one side.
one-sided	4.
	syl	one-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having, existing on, or occurring on one side only.
one-sided	5.
	syl	one-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {unilateral}.
one-sided	6.
	syl	one-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a surface on which any two points can be joined without crossing an edge. See {M*"obius strip}.
one-sidedly	sub
	head	one-sided
	syl	one-1sid:ed:ly
	pos	adv.
one-step	1.
	syl	one-step
	pos	n.
	def	an early 20th-century ballroom dance with long quick steps, the precursor of the foxtrot.
one-step	2.
	syl	one-step
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
One Thousand Guineas	0.
	syl	One Thou+sand Guin+eas
	pos	n.
	def	See {Thousand Guineas}.
one-time	1.
	syl	one-time
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	at some time in the past; former.
one-time	2.
	syl	one-time
	pos	adv.
	qual	Caribbean informal.
	def	at once.
one-to-one	1.
	syl	one-to-one
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two or more things
	def	corresponding exactly.
one-to-one	2.
	syl	one-to-one
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	characterized by or involving the pairing of each member of one set with only one member of another set, without remainder.
one-track	1.
	syl	one-track
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	obsessed with one idea, subject, etc.
one-track	2.
	syl	one-track
	pos	adj.
	def	having or consisting of a single track.
one-two	1.
	syl	one-two
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	a jab with the leading hand followed by a cross with the other hand.
one-two	2.
	syl	one-two
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	another term for {wall pass}.
one-up	0.
	syl	one-up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	having or having scored an advantage or lead over someone or something.
one-upmanship	0.
	syl	one-up:man:ship
	pron	<w^n1^pm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the art or practice of achieving or maintaining an advantage over others.
one-way	1.
	syl	one-way
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or allowing travel in one direction only.
	exam	1	one-way traffic;
	exam	2	a one-way ticket.
one-way	2.
	syl	one-way
	pos	adj.
	def	entailing no reciprocal obligation, action, etc..
	exam	1	a one-way agreement.
one-way ticket	0.
	syl	one-way tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {{single ticket}}.
on-glide	0.
	syl	on-glide
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a glide immediately preceding a speech sound, for which the articulators are taking position. Compare {off-glide}.
ongoing	1.
	syl	on+go:ing
	pron	<1on2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	actually in progress.
	exam	1	ongoing projects.
ongoing	2.
	syl	on+go:ing
	pron	<1on2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	continually moving forward; developing.
onion	ety	C14: via Anglo-Norman from Old French oignon, from Latin unio onion, related to #7union 
onion	1.
	syl	on+ion
	pron	<1^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alliaceous plant, having greenish-white flowers: cultivated for its rounded edible bulb.
onion	2.
	syl	on+ion
	pron	<1^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the bulb of this plant, consisting of concentric layers of white succulent leaf bases with a pungent odour and taste.
onion	3.
	syl	on+ion
	pron	<1^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related plants similar to such as (Welsh onion).
onion	4.
	syl	on+ion
	pron	<1^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a girl participating in a gangbang.
know one's onions	5.
	head	onion
	syl	know one's onions.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to be fully acquainted with a subject.
oniony	sub
	head	onion
	syl	1on+ion:y
	pos	adj.
onion dome	0.
	syl	on:ion dome
	pos	n.
	def	a bulb-shaped dome characteristic of Byzantine and Russian church architecture.
Charles Talbut	infl
	head	Onions
	syl	Charles Tal:but.
	pos	n.
Onions	0.
	syl	On:ions
	pron	<1^nj*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1965, English lexicographer; an editor of the
onionskin	0.
	syl	on:ion+skin
	pron	<1^nj*n2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a glazed translucent paper.
Onitsha	0.
	syl	O:nit+sha
	pron	<*1niC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Nigeria, in Anambra State on the Niger River: industrial centre. Pop.: 220000 (1975 est.).
salt	alt
	head	onium compound
	or	onium compound
	syl	salt
	pron	<1*uni*m>
	pos	n.
onium compound	0.
	or	salt
	syl	o:ni:um com+pound
	pron	<1*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any salt in which the positive ion ({onium ion}) is formed by the attachment of a proton to a neutral compound, as in ammonium, oxonium, and sulphonium compounds.
(on-key	infl
	head	on key
	syl	(on-key
	pos	adj.
on key	0.
	syl	on key
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	,
on key	1.
	syl	on key
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	in the right key.
on key	2.
	syl	on key
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	in tune.
(on-line	infl
	head	on line
	syl	(on-line
	pos	adj.
on line	0.
	syl	on line
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal) .
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with a peripheral device that is directly connected to and controlled by the central processing unit of a computer. Compare {off line}.
onlooker	0.
	syl	on+look:er
	pron	<1on2luk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who observes without taking part.
onlooking	sub
	head	onlooker
	syl	on+2look:ing
	pos	adj.
only	ety	Old English *_anl*_ic, from *_an #7one+ -l*_ic -#7ly #e Usage. In informal English, only is often used as a sentence connector: it would have been possible, only he was not present at the time. This use is avoided in careful usage, esp. in formal contexts: it would have been possible had he been present.
the	1.
	head	only
	syl	the.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being single or very few in number.
	exam	1	the only men left in town were too old to bear arms.
only	2.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a child
	def	having no siblings.
only	3.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unique by virtue of being superior to anything else; peerless.
only	4.a.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	incomparable; unique.
only	4.b.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the object of all one's love.
	exam	1	you are my one and only.
only	5.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without anyone or anything else being included; alone.
	exam	1	you have one choice only;
	exam	2	only a genius can do that.
only	6.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	merely or just.
	exam	1	it's only Henry.
only	7.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	no more or no greater than.
	exam	1	we met only an hour ago.
only	8.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	used in conditional clauses introduced by to emphasize the impossibility of the condition ever being fulfilled.
	exam	1	if I had only known, this would never have happened.
only	9.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	not earlier than; not...until.
	exam	1	I only found out yesterday.
if only	10.
	head	only
	or	ifonly
	syl	if only
	usage	prenominal
	def	an expression used to introduce a wish, esp. one felt to be unrealizable.
only if	11.
	head	only
	syl	only if.
	usage	prenominal
	def	never...except when.
only	12.b.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	most regrettably (esp. in the phrase {only too true}) .
only	sub
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adj.
only	13.
	syl	on:ly
	pron	<1*unli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal; sentence connector.
	def	but; however: used to introduce an exception or condition.
	exam	1	play outside: only don't go into the street.
only-begotten	0.
	syl	on:ly-be:got:ten
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of a child
	def	the only offspring of its father.
ono	0.
	syl	o.n.o.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in advertisements
	def	or near offer.
	exam	1	@P#800593 50 o.n.o.
onomasiology	1.
	syl	on:o+ma+si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2on*u2mAsi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {onomastics} (sense 1).
onomasiology	2.
	syl	on:o+ma+si+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2on*u2mAsi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of semantics concerned with the meanings of and meaning relations between individual words.
onomastic	ety	C17: from Greek onomastikos, from onomazein to name, from onoma #7name 
onomastic	1.
	syl	on:o+mas+tic
	pron	<2on*1m@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to proper names.
onomastic	2.
	syl	on:o+mas+tic
	pron	<2on*1m@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	denoting a signature in a different handwriting from that to which it is attached.
onomastics	1.
	syl	on:o+mas+tics
	pron	<2on*1m@stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of proper names, esp. of their origins.
onomastics	2.
	syl	on:o+mas+tics
	pron	<2on*1m@stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a systematization of the facts about how proper names are formed in a given language.
onomatopoeia	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek onoma name+ poiein to make
onomatopoeia	1.
	syl	on:o+mat:o+poe:ia
	pron	<2on*2m@t*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of words whose sound is imitative of the sound of the noise or action designated, such as and
onomatopoeia	2.
	syl	on:o+mat:o+poe:ia
	pron	<2on*2m@t*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of such words for poetic or rhetorical effect.
onomatopoeic	sub
	head	onomatopoeia
	or	onomatopoetic
	syl	on:o+2mat:o+1poe+ic
	pron	<2on*2m@t*p*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
onomatopoetic	sub
	head	onomatopoeia
	or	onomatopoeic
	syl	on:o+mat:o+po+et+ic
	pron	<2on*2m@t*p*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
onomatopoeically	sub
	head	onomatopoeia
	or	onomatopoetically
	syl	on:o+2mat:o+1poe:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
onomatopoetically	sub
	head	onomatopoeia
	or	onomatopoeically
	syl	on:o+2mat:o+po+1et:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Onondaga	ety	from Iroquois on?~ot*'age', literally: on the top of the hill (the name of their principal village)
Lake	1.
	head	Onondaga
	syl	Lake.
	def	a salt lake in central New York State. Area: about 13 sq. km (5 sq. miles).
Onondagas	infl
	head	Onondaga
	or	Onondaga
	syl	On+on+da+gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Onondaga	infl
	or	Onondagas
	syl	On+on+da+ga
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Onondaga	2.
	syl	On+on+da+ga
	pron	<2on*n1da:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian Iroquois people formerly living between Lake Champlain and the St. Lawrence River.
Onondaga	3.
	syl	On+on+da+ga
	pron	<2on*n1da:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
Onondagan	sub
	head	Onondaga
	syl	On+on+1da+gan
	pos	adj.
onrush	0.
	syl	on+rush
	pron	<1on2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a forceful forward rush or flow.
onset	1.
	syl	on+set
	pron	<1on2set>
	pos	n.
	def	an attack; assault.
onset	2.
	syl	on+set
	pron	<1on2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a start; beginning.
onshore	1.
	syl	on+shore
	pron	<1on1Sc:>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	towards the land.
	exam	1	an onshore gale.
onshore	2.
	syl	on+shore
	pron	<1on1Sc:>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	on land; not at sea.
onside	0.
	syl	on+side
	pron	<2on1sId>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	Football, hockey, etc. of a player
	def	in a legal position, as when behind the ball or with a required number of opponents between oneself and the opposing team's goal line. Compare {offside}.
onslaught	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch aenslag, from aan #7on+ slag a blow, related to #7slay 
onslaught	0.
	syl	on+slaught
	pron	<1on2slc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent attack.
on stream	0.
	syl	on stream
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a manufacturing process, industrial plant, equipment, etc.
	def	in or about to go into operation or production.
Ont	0.
	syl	Ont.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ontario.
Ontario	1.
	syl	On+tar:i:o
	pron	<on1te*ri*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of central Canada: lies mostly on the Canadian Shield and contains the fertile plain of the lower Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River, one of the world's leading industrial areas; the second largest and the most populous province. Capital: Toronto. Pop.: 8264465 (1976). Area: 891198 sq. km (344092 sq. miles).
Lake	2.
	head	Ontario
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake between the U.S. and Canada, bordering on New York State and Ontario province: the smallest of the Great Lakes; linked with Lake Erie by the Niagara River and Welland Canal; drained by the St. Lawrence. Area: 19684 sq. km (7600 sq. miles).
on to	alt
	head	onto
	or	onto
	syl	on to
	pron	<1ontu>, <unstressed> <1ont*>
	pos	prep.
onto	1.
	or	on to
	syl	on:to
	pron	<1ontu>, <unstressed> <1ont*>
	pos	prep.
	def	to a position that is on.
	exam	1	step onto the train as it passes.
onto	2.
	or	on to
	syl	on:to
	pron	<1ontu>, <unstressed> <1ont*>
	pos	prep.
	def	having become aware of (something illicit or secret).
	exam	1	the police are onto us.
onto	3.
	or	on to
	syl	on:to
	pron	<1ontu>, <unstressed> <1ont*>
	pos	prep.
	def	into contact with.
	exam	1	get onto the factory.#e
onto-	ety	from Late Greek, from *_on (stem ont-) being, present participle of einai to be
onto-	0.
	syl	on:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	existence or being.
	exam	1	ontogeny;
	exam	2	on?!tology.
ontogenesis	alt
	head	ontogeny
	or	ontogeny
	syl	on+to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2ont*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
ontogeny	0.
	or	ontogenesis
	syl	on+tog+e:ny
	pron	<on1toJ*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire sequence of events involved in the development of an individual organism. Compare {phylogeny}.
ontogenic	sub
	head	ontogeny
	or	ontogenetic
	syl	on+to+gen+ic
	pron	<2ont*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
ontogenetic	sub
	head	ontogeny
	or	ontogenic
	syl	on+to+ge+net+ic
	pron	<2ont*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
ontogenically	sub
	head	ontogeny
	or	ontogenetically
	syl	on+to+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ontogenetically	sub
	head	ontogeny
	or	ontogenically
	syl	on+to+ge+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ontological argument	0.
	syl	on+to+log:i+cal ar+gu+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	one of the arguments that attempt to prove that the concept of God is the concept of a being who cannot but exist.
ontology	1.
	syl	on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<on1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of being.
ontology	2.
	syl	on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<on1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the set of entities presupposed by a theory.
ontological	sub
	head	ontology
	syl	on+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
ontologically	sub
	head	ontology
	syl	on+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
onus	ety	C17: from Latin: burden
onuses	infl
	head	onus
	syl	o:nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
onus	0.
	syl	o:nus
	pron	<1*un*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a responsibility, task, or burden.
onus probandi	0.
	syl	o:nus pro+ban+di
	pron	<1*un*s> <pr*u1b@ndi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the Latin phrase for {burden of proof}.
onward	1.
	syl	on+ward
	pron	<1onw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving forwards, onwards, etc.
onward	2.
	syl	on+ward
	pron	<1onw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {onwards}.
onward	alt
	head	onwards
	or	onwards
	syl	on+ward
	pos	adv.
onwards	0.
	or	onward
	syl	on+wards
	pron	<1onw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or towards a point or position ahead, in advance, etc.
onychophoran	ety	from New Latin Onychophora, from Greek onukh- nail, claw+-#7phore 
onychophoran	0.
	syl	on:y+choph:o+ran
	pron	<2oni1kof*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any wormlike invertebrates of the phylum having a segmented body, short unjointed limbs, and breathing by means of tracheae: intermediate in structure and evolutionary development between annelids and arthropods.
-onym	ety	from Greek -onumon, from onuma, Doric variant of onoma name
-onym	0.
	syl	-o:nym
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a name or word.
	exam	1	acronym;
	exam	2	pseudonym.
onymous	ety	C18: back formation from #7anonymous 
onymous	0.
	syl	on:y+mous
	pron	<1onim*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	bearing its author's name.
onyx	ety	C13: from Latin from Greek: finger nail (so called from its veined appearance)
onyx	1.
	syl	on:yx
	pron	<1oniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of chalcedony with alternating black and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO\2.
onyx	2.
	syl	on:yx
	pron	<1oniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact variety of calcite used as an ornamental stone; onyx marble. Formula: CaCO\3.
oo-	ety	from Greek *_oion #7egg %1
oo-	alt
	or	oo-
	syl	o:*"o-
oo-	0.
	or	oo-
	syl	o:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	egg or ovum.
	exam	1	oosperm.
oocyte	0.
	syl	o:o:cyte
	pron	<1*u*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an immature female germ cell that gives rise to an ovum after two meiotic divisions.
oodles	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
oodles	0.
	syl	oo:dles
	pron	<1u:dLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	great quantities.
	exam	1	oodles of money.
oof	ety	C19: from Yiddish ooftisch, from German auf dem Tische on the table (referring to gambling stakes) &- #!oof@.y adj.
oof	0.
	syl	oof
	pron	<u:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	money.
oogamy	0.
	syl	o:og+a:my
	pron	<*u1og*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual reproduction involving a small motile male gamete and a large much less motile female gamete: occurs in all higher animals and some plants.
oogamous	sub
	head	oogamy
	syl	o:1og:a+mous
	pos	adj.
oogenesis	0.
	syl	o:o:gen+e:sis
	pron	<2*u*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and maturation of ova from undifferentiated cells in the ovary. See also {oocyte}.
oogenetic	sub
	head	oogenesis
	syl	o:o:ge+net+ic
	pron	<2*u*Ji1netik>
	pos	adj.
oogonia	infl
	head	oogonium
	or	oogoniums
	syl	o:o:go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oogoniums	infl
	head	oogonium
	or	oogonia
	syl	o:o:go+ni:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oogonium	1.
	syl	o:o:go+ni:um
	pron	<2*u*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an immature female germ cell forming oocytes by repeated divisions.
oogonium	2.
	syl	o:o:go+ni:um
	pron	<2*u*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a female sex organ of some algae and fungi producing female gametes (oospheres).
oogonial	sub
	head	oogonium
	syl	o:o:1go+ni:al
	pos	adj.
ooh	0.
	syl	ooh
	pron	<u:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, pleasure, pain, etc.
oolite	ety	C18: from French from New Latin oolit*_es, literally: egg stone; probably a translation of German Rogenstein roe stone
oolite	0.
	syl	o:o:lite
	pron	<1*u*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any sedimentary rock, esp. limestone, consisting of tiny spherical concentric grains within a fine matrix.
oolitic	sub
	head	oolite
	syl	o:o:lit+ic
	pron	<2*u*1litik>
	pos	adj.
oology	0.
	syl	o:ol+o:gy
	pron	<*u1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of ornithology concerned with the study of birds' eggs.
oological	sub
	head	oology
	syl	o:o:log:i+cal
	pron	<2*u*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
oologist	sub
	head	oology
	syl	o:1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
oolong	ety	C19: from Chinese wu lung, from wu black+ lung dragon
oolong	0.
	syl	oo:long
	pron	<1u:2loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of dark tea, grown in China, that is partly fermented before being dried.
oomiac	alt
	head	oomiak
	or	oomiak
	syl	oo:mi+ac
	pron	<1u:mi2@k>
	pos	n.
oomiak	0.
	or	oomiac
	syl	oo:mi+ak
	pron	<1u:mi2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	other words for {umiak}.
oompah	0.
	syl	oom+pah
	pron	<1u:m2pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of the sound made by a deep brass instrument, esp. in military band music.
oomph	1.
	syl	oomph
	pron	<umf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	enthusiasm, vigour, or energy.
oomph	2.
	syl	oomph
	pron	<umf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sex appeal.
oont	ety	C19: from Hindi unt 
oont	0.
	syl	oont
	pron	<unt>
	qual	Anglo-Indian dialect.
	def	a camel.
oophorectomies	infl
	head	oophorectomy
	syl	o:o:pho+rec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oophorectomy	0.
	syl	o:o:pho+rec+to+my
	pron	<2*u*f*1rekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of an ovary or ovarian tumour. Also called: {ovariectomy}. Compare {ovariotomy}.
oophoritis	0.
	syl	o:o:pho+ri+tis
	pron	<2*u*f*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of an ovary; ovaritis.
oophoritic	sub
	head	oophoritis
	syl	o:o:pho+rit+ic
	pron	<2*u*f*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
oophyte	0.
	syl	o:o:phyte
	pron	<1*u*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the gametophyte in mosses, liverworts, and ferns.
oophytic	sub
	head	oophyte
	syl	o:o:phyt+ic
	pron	<2*u*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
oops	0.
	syl	oops
	pron	<ups>, <u:ps>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise or of apology as when someone drops something or makes a mistake.
oose	ety	of unknown origin
oose	0.
	syl	oose
	pron	<u:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	dust; fluff.
oosperm	0.
	syl	o:o:sperm
	pron	<1*u*2spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertilized ovum; zygote.
oosphere	0.
	syl	o:o:sphere
	pron	<1*u*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large female gamete produced in the oogonia of algae and fungi.
oospore	0.
	syl	o:o:spore
	pron	<1*u*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick-walled sexual spore that develops from a fertilized oosphere in some algae and fungi.
oosporic	sub
	head	oospore
	or	oosporous
	syl	o:o+1spor+ic
	pos	adj.
oosporous	sub
	head	oospore
	or	oosporic
	syl	o:o+1spor+ous
	pos	adj.
Oostende	0.
	syl	Oost+en+de
	pron	<o:st1end*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Ostend}.
ootheca	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7oo -#7+ th*_ek*_e case
oothecae	infl
	head	ootheca
	syl	o:o:the:cae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ootheca	0.
	syl	o:o:the:ca
	pron	<2*u*1TEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a capsule containing eggs that is produced by some insects and molluscs.
oothecal	sub
	head	ootheca
	syl	o:o:1the:cal
	pos	adj.
ootid	ety	C20: from #7oo -#7+ (#7sperma) #7tid 
ootid	0.
	syl	o:o:tid
	pron	<1*u*2tid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an immature female gamete that develops into an ovum.
ooze	ety	Old English w*_os juice
ooze	H1.1.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow or leak out slowly, as through pores or very small holes.
ooze	H1.2.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exude or emit (moisture, gas, etc.).
ooze	H1.3.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overflow with.
	exam	1	to ooze charm.
ooze	H1.4.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to disappear or escape gradually. {~}
ooze	H1.5.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	a slow flowing or leaking.
ooze	H1.6.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	an infusion of vegetable matter, such as sumac or oak bark, used in tanning.
ooze	ety	Old English w*_ase mud; related to Old French w*_ase, Old Norse veisa 
ooze	H2.1.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft thin mud found at the bottom of lakes and rivers.
ooze	H2.2.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained calcareous or siliceous marine deposit consisting of the hard parts of planktonic organisms.
ooze	H2.3.
	syl	ooze
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	n.
	def	muddy ground, esp. of bogs.
ooze leather	0.
	syl	ooze leath+er
	pos	n.
	def	a very soft leather with a suedelike finish.
oozier	infl
	head	oozy
	syl	ooz:i+er
	pos	adj.
ooziest	infl
	head	oozy
	syl	ooz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
oozy	H1.0.
	syl	ooz:y
	pron	<1u:zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	moist or dripping.
oozier	infl
	head	oozy
	syl	ooz:i+er
	pos	adj.
ooziest	infl
	head	oozy
	syl	ooz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
oozy	H2.0.
	syl	ooz:y
	pron	<1u:zi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or containing mud; slimy.
oozily	sub
	head	oozy
	syl	ooz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
ooziness	sub
	head	oozy
	syl	ooz:i+ness
	pos	n.
OP	0.
	syl	OP
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	observation post.
op	1.
	syl	op.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	opera.
op	2.
	syl	op.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	operation.
op	3.
	syl	op.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	opposite.
op	4.
	syl	op.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	opus.
op	5.
	syl	op.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	operator.
op	6.
	syl	op.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	optical.
OP	alt
	head	op
	or	op
	syl	O.P.
op	0.
	or	OP
	syl	o.p.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	out of print.
OP	ety	Latin: Order of Preachers
OP	0.
	syl	O.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ordo Praedictatorum (the Dominicans).
opacities	infl
	head	opacity
	syl	o:pac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opacity	1.
	syl	o:pac+i:ty
	pron	<*u1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being opaque.
opacity	2.
	syl	o:pac+i:ty
	pron	<*u1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree to which something is opaque.
opacity	3.
	syl	o:pac+i:ty
	pron	<*u1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	an opaque object or substance.
opacity	4.
	syl	o:pac+i:ty
	pron	<*u1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	obscurity of meaning; unintelligibility.
opacity	5.
	syl	o:pac+i:ty
	pron	<*u1p@siti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, photog.
	def	the ratio of the intensity of light falling on a surface, such as a photographic film, to that transmitted by the surface.
opah	ety	C18: of West African origin
opah	0.
	syl	o:pah
	pron	<1*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large soft-finned deep-sea teleost fish, (or of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Mediterranean Sea, having a deep, brilliantly coloured body: family Also called: {moonfish, kingfish}.
opal	ety	C16: from Latin opalus, from Greek opallios, from Sanskrit upala precious stone
opal	0.
	syl	o:pal
	pron	<1*upL>
	pos	n.
	def	an amorphous form of hydrated silicon dioxide that is colourless or of variable colour and transparent or translucent: found in sedimentary and volcanic rocks and in deposits from hot springs in America and Australia. Some varieties are used as gemstones. Formula: SiO\2. H\2O.
opal-like	sub
	head	opal
	syl	o:pal-2like
	pos	adj.
opalesce	0.
	syl	o:pa+lesce
	pron	<2*up*1les>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhibit a milky iridescence.
opalescent	0.
	syl	o:pal+es+cent
	pron	<2*up*1lesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or emitting an iridescence like that of an opal.
opalescence	sub
	head	opalescent
	syl	o:pal+1es+cence
	pos	n.
opaline	1.
	syl	o:pal+ine
	pron	<1*up*2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	opalescent.
opaline	2.
	syl	o:pal+ine
	pron	<1*up*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an opaque or semiopaque whitish glass.
opaque	ety	C15: from Latin op*_acus shady
opaque	1.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not transmitting light; not transparent or translucent.
opaque	2.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not reflecting light; lacking lustre or shine; dull.
opaque	3.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not transmitting radiant energy, such as electromagnetic or corpuscular radiation, or sound.
opaque	4.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to understand; unintelligible.
opaque	5.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	unintelligent; dense.
opaque	6.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	an opaque pigment used to block out particular areas on a negative.
opaques	infl
	head	opaque
	syl	o:paques
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
opaquing	infl
	head	opaque
	syl	o:paqu+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
opaqued	infl
	head	opaque
	syl	o:paqued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
opaque	7.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make opaque.
opaque	8.
	syl	o:paque
	pron	<*u1pAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to block out particular areas, such as blemishes, on (a negative), using an opaque.
opaquely	sub
	head	opaque
	syl	o:1paque+ly
	pos	adv.
opaqueness	sub
	head	opaque
	syl	o:1paque+ness
	pos	n.
opaque context	0.
	syl	o:paque con+text
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a context in which replacement of an expression by a coreferential expression may change the truth-value of the whole proposition.
opaque projector	0.
	syl	o:paque pro+jec+tor
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {episcope}.
op art	ety	C20: op, short for optical 
op art	0.
	syl	op art
	pron	<op>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of abstract art chiefly concerned with the exploitation of optical effects such as the illusion of movement.
op cit	ety	Latin: in the work cited
op cit	0.
	syl	op. cit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in textual annotations
	def	opere citato.
ope	0.
	syl	ope
	pron	<*up>
	pos	vb. adj.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {open}.
OPEC	0.
	syl	OPEC
	pron	<1*u2pek>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Organization of Petroleum-Exporting Countries: an organization formed in 1961 to administer a common policy for the sale of petroleum. Its members are Iraq, Kuwait, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Indonesia, Libya, and Abu Dhabi.
open	ety	Old English; related to Old French open, epen, Old Saxon opan, Old High German offan  &- #!o@.pen+a@.ble adj.
open	1.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not closed or barred.
	exam	1	the door is open.
open	2.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording free passage, access, view, etc.; not blocked or obstructed.
	exam	1	the road is open for traffic.
open	3.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sealed, fastened, or wrapped.
	exam	1	an open package.
open	4.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the interior part accessible.
	exam	1	an open drawer.
open	5.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	extended, expanded, or unfolded.
	exam	1	an open newspaper;
	exam	2	an open flower.
open	6.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready for business.
	exam	1	the shops are open.
open	7.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be obtained; available.
	exam	1	the position advertised last week is no longer open.
open	8.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	unobstructed by buildings, trees, etc..
	exam	1	open countryside.
open	9.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	free to all to join, enter, use, visit, etc..
	exam	1	an open competition.
open	10.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	unengaged or unoccupied.
	exam	1	the doctor has an hour open for you to call.
open	11.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a season or period
	def	not restricted for purposes of hunting game or quarry of various kinds.
open	12.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not decided or finalized.
	exam	1	an open question.
open	13.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready to entertain new ideas; not biased or prejudiced.
	exam	1	an open mind.
open	14.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	unreserved or candid.
	exam	1	she was very open in her description.
open	15.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	liberal or generous.
	exam	1	an open hand.
open	16.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	extended or eager to receive (esp. in the phrase {with open arms}) .
open	17.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	exposed to view; blatant.
	exam	1	open disregard of the law.
open	18.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable or susceptible.
	exam	1	you will leave yourself open to attack if you speak.
open	19.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of climate or seasons
	def	free from frost; mild.
open	20.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from navigational hazards, such as ice, sunken ships, etc..
	exam	1	open water.
open	21.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	without legal restrictions or enforceable regulations, esp. in relation to gambling, vice, etc..
	exam	1	an open town.
open	22.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	without barriers to prevent absconding.
	exam	1	an open prison.
open	23.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having large or numerous spacing or apertures.
	exam	1	open ranks.
open	24.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of small openings or gaps; porous.
	exam	1	an open texture.
open	25.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of type matter
	def	generously leaded or widely spaced.
open	26.a.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a violin or guitar string
	def	not stopped with the finger.
open	26.b.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pipe, such as an organ pipe
	def	not closed at either end.
open	26.c.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a note
	def	played on such a string or pipe.
open	27.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	in operation; active.
	exam	1	an open account.
open	28.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cheque
	def	not crossed.
open	29.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a return ticket
	def	not specifying a date for travel.
open	30.a.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a goal, court, etc.
	def	unguarded or relatively unprotected.
	exam	1	the forward missed an open goal.
open	30.b.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a stance, esp. in golf
	def	characterized by the front of the body being turned forward.
open	31.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wound
	def	exposed to the air.
open	32.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the large intestine
	def	free from obstruction.
open	33.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	undefended and of no military significance.
	exam	1	an open city.
open	34.a.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a vowel pronounced with the lips relatively wide apart.
open	34.b.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a syllable that does not end in a consonant, as in
open	35.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a set
	def	containing points whose neighbourhood consists of other points of the same set.
	exam	1	points inside a circle are an open set.
open	36.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to move or cause to move from a closed or fastened position.
	exam	1	to open a window.
open	37.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll by on or onto
	def	to render accessible or unobstructed.
	exam	1	to open a road;
	exam	2	to open a parcel;
	exam	3	the door opens into the hall.
open	38.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come into or appear in view.
	exam	1	the lake opened before us.
open	39.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to puncture (a boil, etc.) so as to permit drainage.
open	40.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to extend or unfold or cause to extend or unfold.
	exam	1	to open a newspaper.
open	41.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to disclose or uncover or be disclosed or uncovered.
	exam	1	to open one's heart.
open	42.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to cause (the mind) to become receptive or (of the mind) to become receptive.
open	43.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to operate or cause to operate.
	exam	1	to open a shop.
open	44.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to make or become less compact or dense in structure.
	exam	1	to open ranks.
open	45.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to set or be set in action; start.
	exam	1	to open a discussion;
	exam	2	to open the batting.
open	46.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange for (a bank account, savings account, etc.) usually by making an initial deposit.
open	47.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	def	to turn to a specified point in (a book, magazine, etc.).
	exam	1	open at page one.
open	48.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make the opening statement in (a case before a court of law).
open	49.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to bet, bid, or lead first on a hand.
open	50.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	n.
	usage	often prec. by the
	def	any wide or unobstructed space or expanse, esp. of land or water.
open	51.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	n.
	def	See {open air}.
open	52.
	syl	o:pen
	pron	<1*upN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a competition which all may enter.
bring (	53.
	head	open
	syl	bring (
	def	or {come) into the open}. to make (or become) evident or public. {~} See also {open up}.
openly	sub
	head	open
	syl	o:pen+ly
	pos	adv.
openness	sub
	head	open
	syl	o:pen+ness
	pos	n.
open air	0.a.
	syl	o:pen air
	pos	n.
	def	the place or space where the air is unenclosed; the outdoors.
open air	0.b.
	syl	o:pen air
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an open-air concert.
open-and-shut	0.
	syl	o:pen-and-shut
	pos	adj.
	def	easily decided or solved; obvious.
	exam	1	an open-and-shut case.
Open Brethren	0.
	syl	O:pen Breth+ren
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two main divisions of the Plymouth Brethren that, in contrast to the Exclusive Brethren, permits contacts with members outside the sect.
opencast mining	0.
	syl	o:pen+cast min+ing
	pron	<1*upN2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	mining by excavating from the surface. Also called (esp. U.S.): {strip mining}.
open chain	0.
	syl	o:pen chain
	pos	n.
	def	a chain of atoms in a molecule that is not joined at its ends into the form of a ring.
open circuit	0.
	syl	o:pen cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	an incomplete electrical circuit in which no current flows. Compare {closed circuit}.
open court	0.
	syl	o:pen court
	pos	n.
	def	a court or trial to which members of the public are freely admitted.
open day	0.
	syl	o:pen day
	pos	n.
	def	an occasion on which an institution, such as a school, is open for inspection by the public. U.S. name: {open house}.
open door	1.
	syl	o:pen door
	pos	n.
	def	a policy or practice by which a nation grants opportunities for trade to all other nations equally.
open door	2.
	syl	o:pen door
	pos	n.
	def	free and unrestricted admission.
open-ended	0.
	syl	o:pen-end:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	without definite limits, as of duration or amount.
	exam	1	an open-ended contract.
opener	1.
	syl	o:pen+er
	pron	<1*up*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used to open sealed containers such as tins or bottles.
	exam	1	a bottle opener.
opener	2.
	syl	o:pen+er
	pron	<1*up*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who opens, esp. the player who makes the first bid or play.
opener	3.
	syl	o:pen+er
	pron	<1*up*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the first song, act, etc., in a variety show.
open-eyed	1.
	syl	o:pen-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	with the eyes wide open, as in amazement.
open-eyed	2.
	syl	o:pen-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	watchful; alert.
open-faced	1.
	syl	o:pen-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	having an ingenuous expression.
open-faced	2.
	syl	o:pen-faced
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a watch
	def	having no lid or cover other than the glass.
open-field	0.
	syl	o:pen-field
	pos	adj.
	qual	Medieval history.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or denoting the system in which an arable area was divided into unenclosed strips, esp. cultivated by different tenants.
open game	0.
	syl	o:pen game
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a relatively simple game involving open ranks and files, permitting tactical play, and usually following symmetrical development. Compare {closed game}.
open-handed	0.
	syl	o:pen-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	generous; liberal.
open-handedly	sub
	head	open-handed
	syl	o:pen-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
open-hearted	1.
	syl	o:pen-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	kindly and warm.
open-hearted	2.
	syl	o:pen-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	disclosing intentions and thoughts clearly; candid.
open-heartedly	sub
	head	open-hearted
	syl	o:pen-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
open-heartedness	sub
	head	open-hearted
	syl	o:pen-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
open-hearth furnace	0.
	syl	o:pen-hearth fur+nace
	pos	n.
	def	a steel-making reverbatory furnace in which pig iron and scrap is contained in a shallow hearth and heated by producer gas.
open-hearth process	0.
	syl	o:pen-hearth pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a process for making steel using an open-hearth furnace.
open-heart surgery	0.
	syl	o:pen-heart sur+ger:y
	pos	n.
	def	surgical repair of the heart during which the blood circulation is often maintained mechanically.
open house	1.
	syl	o:pen house
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {at-home} or {open day}.
keep open house	2.
	head	open house
	syl	keep open house.
	def	to be always ready to receive guests.
opening	1.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making or becoming open.
opening	2.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a vacant or unobstructed space, esp. one that will serve as a passageway; gap.
opening	3.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a tract in a forest in which trees are scattered or absent.
opening	4.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the first part or stage of something.
opening	5.a.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the first performance of something, esp. a theatrical production.
opening	5.b.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the opening night.
opening	6.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific or formal sequence of moves at the start of any of certain games, esp. chess or draughts.
opening	7.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity or chance, esp. for employment or promotion in a business concern.
opening	8.
	syl	o:pen+ing
	pron	<1*up*niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the preliminary statement made by counsel to the court or jury before adducing evidence in support of his case.
opening time	0.
	syl	o:pen+ing time
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the time at which pubs can legally start selling alcoholic drinks.
open letter	0.
	syl	o:pen let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a letter, esp. one of protest, addressed to a person but also made public, as through the press.
open market	0.
	syl	o:pen mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a market in which prices are determined by supply and demand, there are no barriers to entry, and trading is not restricted to a specific area.
open market operations	0.
	syl	o:pen mar+ket op+er:a+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Finance.
	def	the purchase and sale on the open market of government securities by the Bank of England for the purpose of regulating the supply of money and credit to the economy.
open-minded	0.
	syl	o:pen-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a mind receptive to new ideas, arguments, etc.; unprejudiced.
open-mindedly	sub
	head	open-minded
	syl	o:pen-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
open-mindedness	sub
	head	open-minded
	syl	o:pen-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
open-mouthed	1.
	syl	o:pen-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	having an open mouth, esp. in surprise.
open-mouthed	2.
	syl	o:pen-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	greedy or ravenous.
open-mouthed	3.
	syl	o:pen-mouthed
	pos	adj.
	def	clamorous or vociferous.
open order	0.
	syl	o:pen or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a formation that allows additional space between the front and near ranks of a guard or inspected unit to allow the inspecting officer to pass.
open-plan	0.
	syl	o:pen-plan
	pos	adj.
	def	having no or few dividing walls between areas.
	exam	1	an open-plan office floor.
open policy	0.
	syl	o:pen pol:i+cy
	pos	n.
	def	an insurance policy in which the amount payable in the event of a claim is settled after the loss or damage has occurred. Compare {valued policy}.
open primary	0.
	syl	o:pen pri+mar:y
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. government.
	def	a primary in which any registered voter may participate. Compare {closed primary}.
open-reel	0.
	syl	o:pen-reel
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {reel-to-reel}.
open secret	0.
	syl	o:pen se+cret
	pos	n.
	def	something that is supposed to be secret but is widely known.
open sentence	0.
	syl	o:pen sen+tence
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a formula that contains a free occurrence of a variable. Compare {closed sentence}.
open sesame	ety	from the magical words used by Ali Baba in the Arabian Nights to open the door of the robbers' den
open sesame	0.
	syl	o:pen ses:a+me
	pos	n.
	def	a very successful means of achieving a result.
open shop	1.
	syl	o:pen shop
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment in which persons are hired and employed irrespective of their membership of a trade union. Compare {closed shop, union shop}.
open shop	2.
	syl	o:pen shop
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	an organization hiring only nonunion labour.
Open Universithe	infl
	head	Open University
	syl	O:pen U:ni+ver+si:the.
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
Open University	0.
	syl	O:pen U:ni+ver+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a university founded in 1969 for mature students studying by television and radio lectures, correspondence courses, local counselling, and summer schools.
open up	1.
	syl	o:pen up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to start firing a gun or guns.
open up	2.
	syl	o:pen up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak freely or without restraint.
open up	3.
	syl	o:pen up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of a motor vehicle
	def	to accelerate.
open up	4.
	syl	o:pen up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to render accessible.
	exam	1	the motorway opened up the remoter areas.
open up	5.
	syl	o:pen up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or become more exciting or lively.
	exam	1	the game opened up after half-time.
open verdict	0.
	syl	o:pen ver+dict
	pos	n.
	def	a finding by a coroner's jury of death without stating the cause.
openwork	0.
	syl	o:pen+work
	pron	<1*upN2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamental work, as of metal or embroidery, having a pattern of openings or holes.
opera	ety	C17: via Italian from Latin: work, a work, plural of opus work
opera	H1.1.
	syl	op+er:a
	pron	<1op*r*>, <1opr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended dramatic work in which music constitutes a dominating feature, either consisting of separate recitatives, arias, and choruses, or having a continuous musical structure.
opera	H1.2.
	syl	op+er:a
	pron	<1op*r*>, <1opr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of music or drama represented by such works.
opera	H1.3.
	syl	op+er:a
	pron	<1op*r*>, <1opr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the score, libretto, etc., of an opera.
opera	H1.4.
	syl	op+er:a
	pron	<1op*r*>, <1opr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatre where opera is performed.
opera	H2.0.
	syl	op+er:a
	pron	<1op*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {opus}.
operable	1.
	syl	op+er+a:ble
	pron	<1op*r*bL>, <1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being treated by a surgical operation.
operable	2.
	syl	op+er+a:ble
	pron	<1op*r*bL>, <1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being operated.
operable	3.
	syl	op+er+a:ble
	pron	<1op*r*bL>, <1opr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being put into practice.
operability	sub
	head	operable
	syl	op+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
operably	sub
	head	operable
	syl	op+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
op'era bouffe	ety	from French: comic opera
op'era bouffes	infl
	head	op'era bouffe
	syl	o:p*'e+ra bouffes
	pron	French <cpAra> <1buf>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
op'eras bouffe	infl
	head	op'era bouffe
	or	op'eras bouffes
	syl	o:p*'e+ras bouffe
	pron	French <cpAra> <1buf>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
op'eras bouffes	infl
	head	op'era bouffe
	or	op'eras bouffe
	syl	o:p*'e+ras bouffes
	pron	French <cpAra> <1buf>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
op'era bouffe	0.
	syl	o:p*'e+ra bouffe
	pron	<1op*r*> <1bu:f>, French <cpAra> <1buf>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of light or satirical opera common in France during the 19th century.
opera buffa	ety	from Italian: comic opera
opera buffas	infl
	head	opera buffa
	syl	o:pe:ra buf+fas
	pron	Italian <1opArA> <1buffA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
operas buffa	infl
	head	opera buffa
	or	opere buffe
	syl	o:pe:ras buf+fa
	pron	Italian <1opArA> <1buffA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opere buffe	infl
	head	opera buffa
	or	operas buffa
	syl	o:pe:re buf:fe
	pron	Italian <1opArA> <1buffA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opera buffa	0.
	syl	o:pe:ra buf+fa
	pron	<1bu:f*>, Italian <1opAra> <1buffa>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of comic opera originating in Italy during the 18th century.
opera cloak	0.
	syl	op+er:a cloak
	pos	n.
	def	a large cloak worn over evening clothes. Also called: {opera hood}.
op'era comiques	infl
	head	op'era comique
	syl	o:p*'e+ra co+miques
	pron	French <cpAra> <kc1mik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
op'eras comique	infl
	head	op'era comique
	or	op'eras comiques
	syl	o:p*'e+ras co+mique
	pron	French <cpAra> <kc1mik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
op'eras comiques	infl
	head	op'era comique
	or	op'eras comique
	syl	o:p*'e+ras co+miques
	pron	French <cpAra> <kc1mik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
op'era comique	0.
	syl	o:p*'e+ra co+mique
	pron	<1op*r*> <ko1mEk>, French <cpAra> <kc1mik>
	pos	n.
	def	any type of opera, current in France during the 19th century and characterized by spoken dialogue.
opera glasses	0.
	syl	op+er:a glass:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small low-powered binoculars used by audiences in theatres, etc.
opera hat	0.
	syl	op+er:a hat
	pos	n.
	def	a collapsible top hat operated by a spring.
opera house	0.
	syl	op+er:a house
	pos	n.
	def	a theatre designed for opera.
operand	ety	C19: from Latin operandum (something) to be worked upon, from oper*_ar*_i to work
operand	0.
	syl	op+er+and
	pron	<1op*2r@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or function upon which a mathematical operation is performed.
operant	1.
	syl	op+er+ant
	pron	<1op*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing effects; operating.
operant	2.
	syl	op+er+ant
	pron	<1op*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that operates.
operant conditioning	0.
	syl	op+er+ant con+di+tion+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another name for {instrumental conditioning}.
opera seria	ety	from Italian: serious opera
opera serias	infl
	head	opera seria
	syl	o:pe:ra se+ri:as
	pron	Italian <1opArA> <1se:rjA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
operas seria	infl
	head	opera seria
	or	opere serie
	syl	o:pe:ras se+ri:a
	pron	Italian <1opArA> <1se:rjA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opere serie	infl
	head	opera seria
	or	operas seria
	syl	o:pe:re se+rie
	pron	Italian <1opArA> <1se:rjA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opera seria	0.
	syl	o:pe:ra se+ri:a
	pron	<1si*ri*>, Italian <1opAra> <1se:rja>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of opera current in 18th century Italy based on a serious plot, esp. a mythological tale.
operate	ety	C17: from Latin oper*_ari to work
operate	1.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to function or cause to function.
operate	2.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control the functioning of.
	exam	1	operate a machine.
operate	3.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manage, direct, run, or pursue (a business, system, etc.).
operate	4.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform a surgical operation upon (a person or animal).
operate	5.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce a desired or intended effect.
operate	6.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to treat or process in a particular or specific way.
operate	7.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conduct military or naval operations.
operate	8.
	syl	op+er+ate
	pron	<1op*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deal in securities on a stock exchange.
operatic	1.
	syl	op+er+at+ic
	pron	<2op*1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to opera.
operatic	2.
	syl	op+er+at+ic
	pron	<2op*1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	histrionic or exaggerated.
operatically	sub
	head	operatic
	syl	op+er+1at:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
operating table	0.
	syl	op+er+at+ing ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	the table on which the patient lies during a surgical operation.
operating theatre	0.
	syl	op+er+at+ing the:a+tre
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which surgical operations are performed.
operation	1.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or manner of operating.
operation	2.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being in effect, in action, or operative (esp. in the phrases {in} {into operation}) .
operation	3.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a process, method, or series of acts, esp. of a practical or mechanical nature.
operation	4.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	any manipulation of the body or one of its organs or parts to repair damage, arrest the progress of a disease, remove foreign matter, etc.
operation	5.a.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a military or naval action, such as a campaign, manoeuvre, etc.
operation	5.b.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. and prenominal when part of a name
	def	.
	exam	1	Operation Crossbow.
operation	6.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any procedure, such as addition, multiplication, involution, or differentiation, in which one or more numbers or quantities are operated upon according to specific rules.
operation	7.
	syl	op+er:a+tion
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial or financial trans?!action.
operational	1.
	syl	op+er:a+tion+al
	pron	<2op*1rAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an operation or operations.
operational	2.
	syl	op+er:a+tion+al
	pron	<2op*1rAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	in working order and ready for use.
operational	3.
	syl	op+er:a+tion+al
	pron	<2op*1rAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	capable of, needed in, or actually involved in operations.
operationally	sub
	head	operational
	syl	op+er:1a+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
operationism	alt
	head	operationalism
	or	operationalism
	syl	op+er:a+tion+ism
	pron	<2op*1rAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
operationalism	0.
	or	operationism
	syl	op+er:a+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2op*1rAS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of science
	def	the belief that a scientific concept should be defined by specifying the operations to be performed in determining its validity. Such operations include the application of test procedures, the taking of measurements, etc.
operationalistic	sub
	head	operationalism
	syl	op+er:2a+tion+al+1ist+ic
	pos	adj.
operations research	0.
	syl	op+er:a+tions re+search
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of problems in business and industry involving the construction of models and the application of linear programming, critical path analysis, and other quantitative techniques. Also: {operational research}.
operations room	0.
	syl	op+er:a+tions room
	pos	n.
	def	a room from which operations, esp. military operations, are controlled.
operative	1.
	syl	op+er:a+tive
	pron	<1op*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	in force, effect, or operation.
operative	2.
	syl	op+er:a+tive
	pron	<1op*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	exerting force or influence.
operative	3.
	syl	op+er:a+tive
	pron	<1op*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a desired effect; significant.
	exam	1	the operative word.
operative	4.
	syl	op+er:a+tive
	pron	<1op*r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a surgical procedure.
operative	5.
	syl	op+er:a+tive
	pron	<1op*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a worker, esp. one with a special skill.
operative	6.
	syl	op+er:a+tive
	pron	<1op*r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a private detective.
operatively	sub
	head	operative
	syl	op+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
operativeness	sub
	head	operative
	or	operativity
	syl	op+er:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
operativity	sub
	head	operative
	or	operativeness
	syl	op+er:a+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
operatise	alt
	head	operatize
	or	operatize
	syl	op+er:a+tise
	pron	<1op*r*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
operatize	0.
	or	operatise
	syl	op+er:a+tize
	pron	<1op*r*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn a play, novel, etc., into an opera.
operator	1.
	syl	op+er:a+tor
	pron	<1op*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates a machine, instrument, etc.
operator	2.
	syl	op+er:a+tor
	pron	<1op*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or operates an industrial or commercial establishment.
operator	3.
	syl	op+er:a+tor
	pron	<1op*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a speculator, esp. one who operates on currency or stock markets.
operator	4.
	syl	op+er:a+tor
	pron	<1op*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who manipulates affairs and other people.
operator	5.
	syl	op+er:a+tor
	pron	<1op*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any symbol, term, letter, etc., used to indicate or express a specific operation or process, such as #s (the integral operator), or #GD (the differential operator).
operculum	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin: lid, from oper*_ire to cover
opercula	infl
	head	operculum
	or	operculums
	syl	o:per+cu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
operculums	infl
	head	operculum
	or	opercula
	syl	o:per+cu+lums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
operculum	1.a.
	syl	o:per+cu+lum
	pron	<*u1pR:kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard bony flap covering the gill slits in fishes.
operculum	1.b.
	syl	o:per+cu+lum
	pron	<*u1pR:kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the bony plate in certain gastropods covering the opening of the shell when the body is withdrawn.
operculum	2.
	syl	o:per+cu+lum
	pron	<*u1pR:kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the covering of the spore-bearing capsule of a moss.
operculum	3.
	syl	o:per+cu+lum
	pron	<*u1pR:kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any other covering or lid in various organisms.
opercular	sub
	head	operculum
	or	operculate
	syl	o:1per+cu+lar
	pron	<*u1pR:kjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
operculate	sub
	head	operculum
	or	opercular
	syl	o:per+cu+late
	pron	<*u1pR:kjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
operetta	ety	C18: from Italian: a small #7opera 
operetta	0.
	syl	op+er+et+ta
	pron	<2op*1ret*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of comic or lighthearted opera.
operettist	sub
	head	operetta
	syl	op+er+1et+tist
	pos	n.
operon	ety	C20: from #7operate 
operon	0.
	syl	op+er+on
	pron	<1op*2ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a group of adjacent genes functioning as a unit under the control of another gene (the {operator gene}) .
operose	ety	C17: from Latin oper*_osus painstaking, from opus work
operose	1.
	syl	op+er+ose
	pron	<1op*2r*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	laborious.
operose	2.
	syl	op+er+ose
	pron	<1op*2r*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	industrious; busy.
operosely	sub
	head	operose
	syl	op+er+2ose+ly
	pos	adv.
operoseness	sub
	head	operose
	syl	op+er+2ose+ness
	pos	n.
ophicleide	ety	C19: from French ophicl*_eide, from Greek ophis snake+ kleis key
ophicleide	0.
	syl	oph:i+cleide
	pron	<1ofi2klId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an obsolete keyed wind instrument of bass pitch.
ophidian	ety	C19: from New Latin Ophidia name of suborder, from Greek ophidion, from ophis snake
ophidian	1.
	syl	o:phid+i:an
	pron	<*u1fidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	snakelike.
ophidian	2.
	syl	o:phid+i:an
	pron	<*u1fidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of reptiles that comprises the snakes.
ophidian	3.
	syl	o:phid+i:an
	pron	<*u1fidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any reptile of the suborder a snake.
ophiology	ety	C19: from Greek ophis snake+-#7logy 
ophiology	0.
	syl	oph:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2ofi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology that is concerned with the study of snakes.
ophiological	sub
	head	ophiology
	syl	oph:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2ofi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ophiologist	sub
	head	ophiology
	syl	oph:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Ophir	0.
	syl	O:phir
	pron	<1*uf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a region, probably situated on the SW coast of Arabia on the Red Sea, renowned, esp. in King Solomon's reign, for its gold and precious stones (I Kings 9:28; 10:10).
ophite	ety	C17: from Latin oph*_it*_es, from Greek, from ophis snake
ophite	0.
	syl	o:phite
	pron	<1*ufIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several greenish mottled rocks with ophitic texture, such as dolerite and diabase.
ophitic	0.
	syl	o:phit+ic
	pron	<*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the texture of rocks such as dolerite
	def	having small elongated unorientated feldspar crystals embedded in the ferromagnesian matrix.
Ophiuchus	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek Ophioukhos, from ophis snake+ ekhein to hold
Ophiuchi	infl
	head	Ophiuchus
	syl	Oph:iu+chi
	pron	<o1fju:kI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Ophiuchus	0.
	syl	Oph:iu+chus
	pron	<o1fju:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large constellation lying on the celestial equator between Hercules and Scorpius and containing the dark nebula, {Ophiuchus Nebula}.
ophthalmia	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek, from ophthalmos eye; see #7optic 
ophthalmia	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mi:a
	pron	<of1T@lmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the eye, often including the conjunctiva.
ophthalmic	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mic
	pron	<of1T@lmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the eye.
ophthalmitis	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mi+tis
	pron	<2ofT@l1mItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the eye.
ophthalmo-	ety	from Greek ophthalmos #7eye 
ophthal	alt
	head	ophthalmol
	or	ophthalmol
	syl	ophthal.
ophthalmol	0.
	or	ophthal
	syl	ophthalmol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ophthalmology.
ophthalmologist	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mol:o+gist
	pron	<2ofT@l1mol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical prac?!titioner specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases.
ophthalmology	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mol+o:gy
	pron	<2ofT@l1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the eye and its diseases.
ophthalmological	sub
	head	ophthalmology
	syl	oph+thal+mo+log:i+cal
	pron	<of2T@lm*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ophthalmoscope	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mo+scope
	pron	<of1T@lm*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for examining the interior of the eye.
ophthalmoscopic	sub
	head	ophthalmoscope
	syl	oph+thal+mo+scop+ic
	pron	<of2T@lm*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
ophthalmoscopy	0.
	syl	oph+thal+mos+co+py
	pron	<2ofT@l1mosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	examination of the interior of the eye with an ophthalmoscope.
Max	infl
	head	Ophuls
	syl	Max
	pos	n.
-opia	ety	from Greek, from *_ops eye
-opia	0.
	syl	-o:pi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a visual defect or condition.
	exam	1	myopia.
-opic	sub
	head	-opia
	syl	-op:ic
	pos	adj.
opiate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin opi*_atus; from Latin opium poppy juice, #7opium 
opiate	1.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upiit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various narcotic drugs containing opium or an alkaloid of opium.
opiate	2.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upiit>
	pos	n.
	def	any other narcotic or sedative drug.
opiate	3.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upiit>
	pos	n.
	def	something that soothes, deadens, or induces sleep.
opiate	4.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upiit>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or consisting of opium.
opiate	5.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upiit>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing relaxation; soporific.
opiate	6.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to treat with an opiate.
opiate	7.
	syl	o:pi+ate
	pron	<1*upi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to dull or deaden.
opine	ety	C16: from Latin op*_in*_ar*_i 
opine	0.
	syl	o:pine
	pron	<*u1pIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually takes a clause as object
	def	to hold or express an opinion.
	exam	1	he opined that it was all a sad mistake.
opinion	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin op*_ini*_o belief, from op*_in*_ar*_i to think; see #7opine 
opinion	1.
	syl	o:pin+ion
	pron	<*1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	judgment or belief not founded on certainty or proof.
opinion	2.
	syl	o:pin+ion
	pron	<*1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevailing or popular feeling or view.
	exam	1	public opinion.
opinion	3.
	syl	o:pin+ion
	pron	<*1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	evaluation, impression, or estimation of the value or worth of a person or thing.
opinion	4.
	syl	o:pin+ion
	pron	<*1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an evaluation or judgment given by an expert.
	exam	1	a medical opinion.
opinion	5.
	syl	o:pin+ion
	pron	<*1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the advice given by counsel on a case submitted to him for his view on the legal points involved.
a matter of opinion	6.
	head	opinion
	syl	a matter of opinion.
	def	a point open to question.
be of the opinion (that)	7.
	head	opinion
	syl	be of the opinion (that).
	def	to believe (that).
opinionated	0.
	syl	o:pin+ion+at+ed
	pron	<*1pinj*2nAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding obstinately and unreasonably to one's own opinions; dogmatic.
opinionatedly	sub
	head	opinionated
	syl	o:1pin+ion+2at+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
opinionatedness	sub
	head	opinionated
	syl	o:1pin+ion+2at+ed+ness
	pos	n.
opinionative	1.
	syl	o:pin+ion:a+tive
	pron	<*1pinj*2nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to opinion.
opinionative	2.
	syl	o:pin+ion:a+tive
	pron	<*1pinj*2nAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {opinionated}.
opinionatively	sub
	head	opinionative
	syl	o:1pin+ion:2a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
opinionativeness	sub
	head	opinionative
	syl	o:1pin+ion:2a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
opinion poll	0.
	syl	o:pin+ion poll
	pos	n.
	def	another term for a {{poll} (sense 3)}.
opisthobranch	ety	via New Latin from Greek opisthen behind+-#7branch 
opisthobranch	0.
	syl	o:pis+tho+branch
	pron	<*1pisT*2br@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine gastropod of the class (or in which the shell is reduced or absent: includes the pteropods, sea hares, and nudibranchs.
opisthognathous	ety	C19: from Greek opisthen behind+-#7gnathous 
opisthognathous	0.
	syl	op+is+thog+na+thous
	pron	<2opis1Togn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person or animal
	def	having receding jaws.
opisthognathism	sub
	head	opisthognathous
	syl	op+is+1thog+na+thism
	pos	n.
opium	ety	C14: from Latin: poppy juice, from Greek opion, diminutive of opos juice of a plant
opium	1.
	syl	o:pi:um
	pron	<1*upi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an addictive narcotic drug extracted from the unripe seed capsules of the opium poppy and containing alkaloids such as morphine and codeine: used in medicine as an analgesic and hypnotic.
opium	2.
	syl	o:pi:um
	pron	<1*upi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something having a tranquillizing or stupefying effect.
opium den	0.
	syl	o:pi:um den
	pos	n.
	def	a place where opium is sold and used.
opiumism	0.
	syl	o:pi+um+ism
	pron	<1*upi*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	addiction to opium or a condition resulting from prolonged use of opium.
opium poppy	0.
	syl	o:pi:um pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	a poppy, of SW Asia, with greyish-green leaves and typically white or reddish flowers: widely cultivated as a source of opium.
Oporto	0.
	syl	O:por+to
	pron	<*1pc:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Portugal, near the mouth of the Douro River: the second largest city in Portugal, famous for port wine (begun in 1678). Pop.: 311800 (1974 est.). Portu?!guese name: {P*^orto}.
opossum	ety	C17: from Algonquian aposoum; related to Delaware ap*"assum, literally: white beast
opossum	alt
	or	opossum
	syl	o:pos+sum
	pos	n.
opossums	infl
	head	opossum
	or	opossum
	syl	o:pos+sums
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opossum	infl
	or	opossums
	syl	o:pos+sum.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opossum	1.
	or	opossum
	syl	o:pos+sum
	pron	<*1pos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any thick-furred marsupial, esp. ({common opossum}) , of the family of S North, Central, and South America, having an elongated snout and a hairless prehensile tail. Sometimes (informal) shortened to {possum}.
opossum	2.
	or	opossum
	syl	o:pos+sum
	pron	<*1pos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar animals, esp. a phalanger.
opossum shrimp	0.
	syl	o:pos+sum shrimp
	pos	n.
	def	any of various shrimplike crustaceans of the genera etc., of the order in which the females carry the eggs and young around in a ventral brood pouch.
opp	1.
	syl	opp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	opposed.
opp	2.
	syl	opp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	opposite.
J (ulius) Robert	infl
	head	Oppenheimer
	syl	J (ulius) Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Oppenheimer	0.
	syl	Op:pen:hei:mer
	pron	<1op*n2hIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	1904-67, U.S. nuclear physicist. He was director of the Los Alamos laboratory (1943-45), which produced the first atomic bomb. He opposed the development of the hydrogen bomb (1949) and in 1953 was alleged to be a security risk. He was later exonerated.
oppidan	ety	C16: from Latin oppid*_anus, from oppidum town
oppidan	1.
	syl	op+pi+dan
	pron	<1opid*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of a town; urban.
oppidan	2.
	syl	op+pi+dan
	pron	<1opid*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person living in a town.
oppilate	ety	C16: from Latin opp*_il*_are, from ob- against+ p*_il*_are to pack closely
oppilate	0.
	syl	op+pi+late
	pron	<1opi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to block (the pores, bowels, etc.).
oppilation	sub
	head	oppilate
	syl	op+pi+1la+tion
	pos	n.
opponent	ety	C16: from Latin opp*_onere to oppose, from ob- against+ p*_onere to place
opponent	1.
	syl	op+po+nent
	pron	<*1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who opposes another in a contest, battle, etc.
opponent	2.
	syl	op+po+nent
	pron	<*1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an opponent muscle.
opponent	3.
	syl	op+po+nent
	pron	<*1p*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposite, as in position.
opponent	4.
	syl	op+po+nent
	pron	<*1p*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of a muscle
	def	bringing two parts into opposition.
opponent	5.
	syl	op+po+nent
	pron	<*1p*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	opposing; contrary.
opponency	sub
	head	opponent
	syl	op+1po+nen+cy
	pos	n.
opportune	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin opport*_unus, from ob- to+ portus harbour (originally: coming to the harbour, obtaining timely protection)
opportune	1.
	syl	op+por+tune
	pron	<1op*2tju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at a time that is suitable or advantageous.
opportune	2.
	syl	op+por+tune
	pron	<1op*2tju:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit or suitable for a particular purpose or occurrence.
opportunely	sub
	head	opportune
	syl	op+por+2tune+ly
	pos	adv.
opportuneness	sub
	head	opportune
	syl	op+por+2tune+ness
	pos	n.
opportunist	1.
	syl	op+por+tun+ist
	pron	<2op*1tju:nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who adapts his actions, responses, etc., to take advantage of opportu?!nities, circumstances, etc. {~}
opportunist	2.
	syl	op+por+tun+ist
	pron	<2op*1tju:nist>
	pos	n.
	def	taking advantage of opportunities and circumstances in this way.
opportunism	sub
	head	opportunist
	syl	op+por+1tun+ism
	pos	n.
opportunistic	sub
	head	opportunist
	syl	op+por+tun+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
opportunities	infl
	head	opportunity
	syl	op+por+tu+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opportunity	1.
	syl	op+por+tu+ni:ty
	pron	<2op*1tju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a favourable, appropriate, or advantageous combination of circumstances.
opportunity	2.
	syl	op+por+tu+ni:ty
	pron	<2op*1tju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a chance or prospect.
opportunity cost	0.
	syl	op+por+tu+ni:ty cost
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	cost in terms of the best alternatives foregone.
opposable	1.
	syl	op+pos+a:ble
	pron	<*1p*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being opposed.
opposable	2.
	syl	op+pos+a:ble
	pron	<*1p*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {apposable}. (of the thumb of primates, esp. man) capable of being moved into a position facing the other digits so as to be able to touch the ends of each.
opposable	3.
	syl	op+pos+a:ble
	pron	<*1p*uz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being placed opposite something else.
opposably	sub
	head	opposable
	syl	op+1pos+a:bly
	pos	adv.
opposability	sub
	head	opposable
	syl	op+2pos+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
oppose	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin opp*_onere, from ob- against+ p*_onere to place &- op+#!pos+er n.
oppose	1.
	syl	op+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fight against, counter, or resist strongly.
oppose	2.
	syl	op+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be hostile or antagonistic to; be against.
oppose	3.
	syl	op+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or set in opposition; contrast or counter?!balance.
oppose	4.
	syl	op+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place opposite or facing.
oppose	5.
	syl	op+pose
	pron	<*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or act in op?!position.
opposingly	sub
	head	oppose
	syl	op+1pos+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
opposite	1.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or being on the other side or at each side of something between.
	exam	1	their houses were at opposite ends of the street.
opposite	2.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	facing or going in contrary directions.
	exam	1	opposite ways.
opposite	3.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	diametrically different in character, tendency, belief, etc..
	exam	1	opposite views.
opposite	4.a.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves, flowers, etc.
	def	arranged in pairs on either side of the stem.
opposite	4.b.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of parts of a flower
	def	arranged opposite the middle of another part.
opposite	5.a.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two vertices or sides in an even-sided polygon
	def	separated by the same number of vertices or sides in both a clockwise and anticlockwise direction.
opposite	5.b.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a side in a triangle
	def	facing a specified angle. Abbrev.: {opp}.
opposite	6.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is opposite; antithesis.
opposite	7.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the side facing a specified angle in a right-angled triangle.
opposite	8.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {opponent}.
opposite	9.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	prep.
	def	Also: {opposite to}. facing; corresponding to (something on the other side of a division).
	exam	1	the house opposite ours.
opposite	10.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	prep.
	def	as a co-star with.
	exam	1	she played opposite Olivier in @6Hamlet@9.
opposite	11.
	syl	op+po+site
	pron	<1op*zit>, <-sit>
	pos	prep.
	def	on opposite sides.
	exam	1	she lives opposite.
oppositely	sub
	head	opposite
	syl	op+po+site+ly
	pos	adv.
oppositeness	sub
	head	opposite
	syl	op+po+site+ness
	pos	n.
opposite number	0.
	syl	op+po+site num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding an equivalent and corresponding position on another side or situation.
opposite prompt	0.
	syl	op+po+site prompt
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	another name for {stage right}. See {prompt}.
opposithe	infl
	head	opposite sex
	syl	op+po+sithe.
	pos	n.
opposite sex	0.
	syl	op+po+site sex
	pos	n.
	def	women in relation to men or men in relation to women.
opposition	1.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of opposing or the state of being opposed.
opposition	2.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	hostility, unfriendliness, or antagonism.
opposition	3.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group antagonistic or opposite in aims to another.
opposition	4.a.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	a political party or group opposed to the ruling party or government.
in opposition	4.c.
	head	opposition
	syl	in opposition.
	usage	of a political party
	def	opposing the government.
opposition	5.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a position facing or opposite another.
opposition	6.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of placing something facing or opposite something else.
opposition	7.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that acts as an obstacle to some course or progress.
opposition	8.a.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of an outer planet or the moon when it is in line or nearly in line with the earth as seen from the sun and is approximately at its nearest to the earth.
opposition	8.b.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of two celestial bodies when they appear to be diametrically opposite each other on the celestial sphere.
opposition	9.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an exact aspect of 180?% between two planets, etc., an orb of 8?% being allowed. Compare {{conjunction} (sense 5)}, {{square} (sense 8)}, {{trine} (sense 1)}.
opposition	10.
	syl	op+po+si+tion
	pron	<2op*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the relation between propositions having the same subject and predicate but differing in quality, quantity, or both, as with
oppositional	sub
	head	opposition
	syl	op+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
oppositionless	sub
	head	opposition
	syl	op+po+1si+tion+less
	pos	adj.
oppress	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin oppress*_are, from Latin opprimere, from ob- against+ premere to press
oppress	1.
	syl	op+press
	pron	<*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subjugate by cruelty, force, etc.
oppress	2.
	syl	op+press
	pron	<*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to afflict or torment.
oppress	3.
	syl	op+press
	pron	<*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lie heavy on (the mind, imagi?!nation, etc.).
oppress	4.
	syl	op+press
	pron	<*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {overwhelm}.
oppressingly	sub
	head	oppress
	syl	op+1pres+sing+ly
	pos	adv.
oppressive	1.
	syl	op+pres+sive
	pron	<*1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	cruel, harsh, or tyrannical.
oppressive	2.
	syl	op+pres+sive
	pron	<*1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavy, constricting, or depressing.
oppressively	sub
	head	oppressive
	syl	op+1pres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
oppressiveness	sub
	head	oppressive
	syl	op+1pres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
opprobrious	1.
	syl	op+pro+bri+ous
	pron	<*1pr*ubri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing scorn, disgrace, or contempt.
opprobrious	2.
	syl	op+pro+bri+ous
	pron	<*1pr*ubri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	shameful or infamous.
opprobriously	sub
	head	opprobrious
	syl	op+1pro+bri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
opprobriousness	sub
	head	opprobrious
	syl	op+1pro+bri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
opprobrium	ety	C17: from Latin ob- against+ probrum a shameful act
opprobrium	1.
	syl	op+pro+bri:um
	pron	<*1pr*ubri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being abused or scornfully criticized.
opprobrium	2.
	syl	op+pro+bri:um
	pron	<*1pr*ubri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	reproach or censure.
opprobrium	3.
	syl	op+pro+bri:um
	pron	<*1pr*ubri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of disgrace or ignominy.
oppugn	ety	C15: from Latin oppugn*_are, from ob- against+ pugn*_are to fight, from pugnus clenched fist; see #7pugnacious 
oppugn	0.
	syl	op+pugn
	pron	<*1pju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call into question; dispute.
oppugner	sub
	head	oppugn
	syl	op+1pugn+er
	pos	n.
oppugnant	0.
	syl	op+pug+nant
	pron	<*1p^gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	combative, antagonistic, or contrary.
oppugnancy	sub
	head	oppugnant
	syl	op+1pug+nan+cy
	pos	n.
oppugnantly	sub
	head	oppugnant
	syl	op+1pug+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
Ops	0.
	syl	Ops
	pron	<ops>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of abundance and fertility, wife of Saturn. Greek counterpart: {Rhea}.
opsimath	ety	C19: from Greek opsimath*_es, from opse late+ math- learn &- op+sim@.a+thy ($Ap#!s$Im$$$T$I) n.
opsimath	0.
	syl	op+si+math
	pron	<1opsi2m@$T>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who learns late in life.
-opsis	ety	from Greek opsis sight
-opsis	0.
	syl	-op:sis
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a specified appearance or resemblance.
	exam	1	coreopsis.
opsonic index	0.
	syl	op+son+ic in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the number of bacteria destroyed by phagocytes in the blood of a test patient to the number destroyed in the blood of a normal individual.
opsonin	ety	C20: from Greek ops*_onion victuals
opsonin	0.
	syl	op+so+nin
	pron	<1ops*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent of blood serum that renders invading bacteria more susceptible to ingestion by phagocytes in the serum.
opsonic	sub
	head	opsonin
	syl	op+son+ic
	pron	<op1sonik>
	pos	adj.
opsonise	infl
	head	opsonize
	or	opsonify
	syl	op+so+nise
	pron	<1ops*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
opsonify	infl
	head	opsonize
	or	opsonise
	syl	op+son:i+fy
	pron	<op1soni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
opsonize	0.
	syl	op+so+nize
	pron	<1ops*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (bacteria) to the action of opsonins.
opsonization	sub
	head	opsonize
	syl	op+so+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
opsonisation	sub
	head	opsonize
	or	opsonification
	syl	op+so+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
opsonification	sub
	head	opsonize
	or	opsonisation
	syl	op+2son:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
opt	ety	C19: from French opter, from Latin opt*_are to choose
opt	0.
	syl	opt
	pron	<opt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to show preference (for) or choose (to do something).
opt	xref
	syl	opt
	pron	<opt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	See also {opt out}.
opt	1.
	syl	opt.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	optative.
opt	2.
	syl	opt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	optical.
opt	3.
	syl	opt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	optician.
opt	4.
	syl	opt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	optics.
opt	5.
	syl	opt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	optimum.
opt	6.
	syl	opt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	optional.
optative	ety	C16: via French optatif, from Late Latin opt*_at*_ivus, from Latin opt*_are to desire
optative	1.
	syl	op+ta+tive
	pron	<1opt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating or expressing choice, preference, or wish.
optative	2.
	syl	op+ta+tive
	pron	<1opt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a mood of verbs in Greek, Sanskrit, etc., expressing a wish.
optative	3.a.
	syl	op+ta+tive
	pron	<1opt*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the optative mood.
optative	3.b.
	syl	op+ta+tive
	pron	<1opt*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this mood.
optic	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin opticus, from Greek optikos, from optos visible, seen; related to *_ops eye
optic	1.
	syl	op+tic
	pron	<1optik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the eye or vision.
optic	2.
	syl	op+tic
	pron	<1optik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {optical}.
optic	3.
	syl	op+tic
	pron	<1optik>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {eye}.
optic	4.
	syl	op+tic
	pron	<1optik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., trademark.
	def	a device attached to an inverted bottle for dispensing measured quantities of liquid, such as whisky, gin, etc.
optical	1.
	syl	op+ti+cal
	pron	<1optikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, producing, or involving light.
optical	2.
	syl	op+ti+cal
	pron	<1optikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the eye or to the sense of sight; optic.
optical	3.
	syl	op+ti+cal
	pron	<1optikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a lens
	def	aiding vision or correcting a visual disorder.
optically	sub
	head	optical
	syl	op+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
optical activity	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal ac+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of substances that are optical isomers to rotate the plane of polarization of a transmitted beam of plane-polarized light.
optical bench	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal bench
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for experimentation in optics, typically consisting of an adjustable arrangement of light source, lenses, prisms, etc.
optical character reader	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal char+ac+ter read+er
	pos	n.
	def	a computer peripheral device enabling letters, numbers, or other characters usually printed on paper to be optically scanned and input to a storage device, such as magnetic tape. The device uses the process of {optical character recognition}. Abbrev. (for both and : {OCR}.
optical crown	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal crown
	pos	n.
	def	an optical glass of low dispersion and relatively low refractive index. It is used in the construction of lenses.
optical density	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the former name for {reflection density} or {transmission density}.
optical double star	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal dou+ble star
	pos	n.
	def	two stars that appear close together when viewed through a telescope but are not physically associated and are often separated by a great distance. Compare {binary star}.
optical flint	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal flint
	pos	n.
	def	an optical glass of high dispersion and high refractive index containing lead oxide. They are used in the manufacture of lenses, artificial gems, and cut glass. Also called: {flint glass}.
optical glass	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal glass
	pos	n.
	def	any of several types of clear homogeneous glass of known refractive index used in the construction of lenses, etc. See {optical flint, optical crown}.
optical illusion	1.
	syl	op+ti+cal il+lu+sion
	pos	n.
	def	an object causing a false visual impression.
optical illusion	2.
	syl	op+ti+cal il+lu+sion
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of deception by such an object.
optical isomerism	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal i:som+er+ism
	pos	n.
	def	isomerism of chemical compounds in which the two isomers differ only in that their molecules are mirror images of each other. See also {dextrorotatory, laevorotatory, racemization}.
optical isomer	sub
	head	optical isomerism
	syl	op+ti+cal i:so+mer
	pos	n.
optical maser	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal ma+ser
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {laser}.
optical rotation	0.
	syl	op+ti+cal ro+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the angle through which plane-polarized light is rotated in its passage through a substance exhibiting optical activity.
optic axis	0.
	syl	op+tic ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in a uniaxial crystal or one of the two directions in a biaxial crystal along which a ray of unpolarized light may pass without undergoing double refraction.
optic disc	0.
	syl	op+tic disc
	pos	n.
	def	a small oval-shaped area on the retina marking the site of entrance into the eyeball of the optic nerve. See {blind spot}.
optician	0.
	syl	op+ti+cian
	pron	<op1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells spectacles or other optical instruments. Compare {ophthalmologist, op?!tometrist}.
optic nerve	0.
	syl	op+tic nerve
	pos	n.
	def	the second cranial nerve, which provides a sensory pathway from the retina to the brain.
optics	0.
	syl	op+tics
	pron	<1optiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with vision and the generation, nature, propagation, and behaviour of electromagnetic light.
optic thalamus	0.
	syl	op+tic thal:a+mus
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an older term for {thalamus}.
optimal	0.
	syl	op+ti+mal
	pron	<1optim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {optimum}.
optimism	ety	C18: from French optimisme, from Latin optimus best, from bonus good
optimism	1.
	syl	op+ti+mism
	pron	<1opti2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to expect the best and see the best in all things.
optimism	2.
	syl	op+ti+mism
	pron	<1opti2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	hopefulness; confidence.
optimism	3.
	syl	op+ti+mism
	pron	<1opti2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of good over evil.
optimism	4.
	syl	op+ti+mism
	pron	<1opti2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that this is the best of all possible worlds.
optimism	xref
	syl	op+ti+mism
	pron	<1opti2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {pessimism}.
optimist	sub
	head	optimism
	syl	op+ti+mist
	pos	n.
optimistic	sub
	head	optimism
	or	optimistical
	syl	op+ti+1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
optimistical	sub
	head	optimism
	or	optimistic
	syl	op+ti+1mis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
optimistically	sub
	head	optimism
	syl	op+ti+1mis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
optimise	alt
	head	optimize
	or	optimize
	syl	op+ti+mise
	pron	<1opti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
optimize	1.
	or	optimise
	syl	op+ti+mize
	pron	<1opti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the full advantage of.
optimize	2.
	or	optimise
	syl	op+ti+mize
	pron	<1opti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan or carry out (an economic activity) with maximum efficiency.
optimize	3.
	or	optimise
	syl	op+ti+mize
	pron	<1opti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be optimistic.
optimize	4.
	or	optimise
	syl	op+ti+mize
	pron	<1opti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write or modify (a computer program) to achieve maximum efficiency in storage capacity, time, cost, etc.
optimization	sub
	head	optimize
	or	optimisation
	syl	op+ti+mi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
optimisation	sub
	head	optimize
	or	optimization
	syl	op+ti+mi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
optimum	ety	C19: from Latin: the best (thing), from optimus best; see #7optimism 
optima	infl
	head	optimum
	or	optimums
	syl	op+ti+ma
	pron	<-m*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
optimums	infl
	head	optimum
	or	optima
	syl	op+ti+mums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
optimum	1.
	syl	op+ti+mum
	pron	<1optim*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition, degree, amount or compromise that produces the best possible result.
optimum	2.
	syl	op+ti+mum
	pron	<1optim*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	most favourable or advantageous; best.
	exam	1	optimum conditions.
option	ety	C17: from Latin opti*_o free choice, from opt*_are to choose
option	1.
	syl	op+tion
	pron	<1opS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of choosing or deciding.
option	2.
	syl	op+tion
	pron	<1opS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or liberty to choose.
option	3.
	syl	op+tion
	pron	<1opS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right, obtained by a fee, to purchase or sell property, esp. shares or commodities, at a specified time in the future at a fixed price.
option	4.
	syl	op+tion
	pron	<1opS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something chosen; choice.
keep	5.
	head	option
	or	leave one's options open
	syl	keep
	def	not to commit oneself.
soft option	6.
	head	option
	syl	soft option.
	def	an easy alternative.
optional	0.
	syl	op+tion+al
	pron	<1opS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	possible but not compulsory; left to personal choice.
optionally	sub
	head	optional
	syl	op+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
optometer	0.
	syl	op+tom+e:ter
	pron	<op1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various instruments for measuring the refractive power of the eye.
optometrist	0.
	syl	op+tom+e:trist
	pron	<op1tomitrist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, usually without medical qualifications, who tests visual acuity and prescribes corrective lenses. Compare {ophthalmologist, optician}.
optometry	0.
	syl	op+tom+e:try
	pron	<op1tomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or practice of testing visual acuity and prescribing corrective lenses.
optometric	sub
	head	optometry
	syl	op+to+met+ric
	pron	<2opt*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
opt out	0.
	syl	opt out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to choose not to be involved (in) or part (of).
opulent	ety	C17: from Latin opulens, from op*_es (pl.) wealth
opulent	1.
	syl	op:u+lent
	pron	<1opju2l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or indicating wealth.
opulent	2.
	syl	op:u+lent
	pron	<1opju2l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant or plentiful.
opulence	sub
	head	opulent
	or	opulency
	syl	op:u+lence
	pos	n.
opulency	sub
	head	opulent
	or	opulence
	syl	op:u+len+cy
	pos	n.
opulently	sub
	head	opulent
	syl	op:u+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
opuntia	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin Opuntia (herba) the Opuntian (plant), from Opus, ancient town of Locris, Greece
opuntia	0.
	syl	o:pun+ti:a
	pron	<o1p^nSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any cactus of the genus esp. prickly pear, having fleshy branched stems and green, red, or yellow flowers.
opus	ety	C18: from Latin: a work; compare: Sanskrit apas work
opuses	infl
	head	opus
	or	opera
	syl	o:pus:es
	pron	<1op*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opera	infl
	head	opus
	or	opuses
	syl	op+er:a
	pron	<1op*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
opus	1.
	syl	o:pus
	pron	<1*up*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an artistic composition, esp. a musical work.
opus	2.
	syl	o:pus
	pron	<1*up*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; usually followed by a number
	def	a musical composition by a particular composer, generally catalogued in order of publication.
	exam	1	Beethoven's opus 61 is his violin concerto.
opuscule	ety	C17: via French from Latin opusculum, from opus work
opuscule	0.
	syl	o:pus+cule
	pron	<o1p^skju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a small or insignificant artistic work.
opuscular	sub
	head	opuscule
	syl	o:1pus+cu+lar
	pos	adj.
or	ety	C13: contraction of other, used to introduce an alternative, changed (through influence of #7either) from Old English oththe; compare Old High German odar (German oder) #e Usage. See at either and neither.
or	H1.1.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>, <unstressed> <*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to join alternatives.
	exam	1	apples or pears;
	exam	2	apples or pears or cheese;
	exam	3	apples, pears, or cheese.
or	H1.2.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>, <unstressed> <*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to join rephrasings of the same thing.
	exam	1	to serve in the army, or rather to fight in the army;
	exam	2	twelve, or a dozen.
or	H1.3.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>, <unstressed> <*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to join two alternatives when the first is preceded by or
four or five	infl
	head	or
	syl	four or five
one or two	4.
	head	or
	syl	one or two
	usage	coordinating; etc.
	def	a few.
or else	5.
	head	or
	syl	or else.
	usage	coordinating
	def	otherwise; if not.
	exam	1	go home, or else you will get cold.
or	H1.6.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>, <unstressed> <*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	a poetic word for {either} or {whether}, as the first element in correlatives, with also preceding the second alternative.
or	xref
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>, <unstressed> <*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	See also {exclusive or} and {inclusive or}.
or	ety	Old English *_ar soon; related to Old Norse *_ar early, Old High German *_er 
or	H2.1.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	subordinating; foll. by ever or ere
	def	before; when.
or	H2.2.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	before.
or	ety	C16: via French from Latin aurum gold
or	H3.0.
	syl	or
	pron	<c:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	of the metal gold.
-or	ety	via Old French -eur, -eor, from Latin -or or -*_ator 
-or	H1.0.
	syl	-or
	usage	suffix forming nouns from verbs.
	def	a person or thing that does what is expressed by the verb.
	exam	1	actor;
	exam	2	conductor;
	exam	3	generator;
	exam	4	sailor.
-or	H2.0.
	syl	-or
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-or	H2.1.
	syl	-or
	def	indicating state, condition, or activity.
	exam	1	terror;
	exam	2	error.
-or	H2.2.
	syl	-or
	def	the U.S. spelling of {-our}.
or	0.
	syl	o.r.
	qual	Commerce. abbrev. for
	def	owner's risk.
OR	1.
	syl	O.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	operational research.
OR	2.
	syl	O.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	other ranks.
ora	0.
	syl	o:ra
	pron	<1c:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {os%2}.
orache	ety	C15: from Old French arache, from Latin atriplex, from Greek atraphaxus, of obscure origin
oracle	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin *_or*_aculum, from *_or*_are to request
oracle	1.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a prophecy, often obscure or allegorical, revealed through the medium of a priest or priestess at the shrine of a god.
oracle	2.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrine at which an oracular god is consulted.
oracle	3.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	an agency through which a prophecy is trans?!mitted.
oracle	4.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing believed to indicate future action with infallible authority.
oracle	5.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement believed to be infallible and authoritative.
oracle	6.a.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a message from God.
oracle	6.b.
	syl	or:a+cle
	pron	<1or*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the holy of holies in the Israelite temple.
oracles	0.
	syl	or:a+cles
	pron	<1or*kLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {{Scripture} (sense 1)}.
oracular	1.
	syl	o:rac:u+lar
	pron	<o1r@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an oracle.
oracular	2.
	syl	o:rac:u+lar
	pron	<o1r@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	wise and prophetic.
oracular	3.
	syl	o:rac:u+lar
	pron	<o1r@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	mysterious or ambiguous.
oracularly	sub
	head	oracular
	syl	o:1rac:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
oracy	ety	C20: from Latin or-, os mouth, by analogy with literacy 
oracy	0.
	syl	or:a+cy
	pron	<1c:r*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity to express oneself in and understand speech.
Oradea	0.
	syl	O:ra+dea
	pron	Rumanian <o1radja>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW Rumania, in Transylvania: ceded by Hungary (1919). Pop.: 153437 (1974 est.). German name: {Grosswardein}. Hungarian name: {Nagyv*'arad}.
oral	ety	C17: from Late Latin or*_alis, from Latin *_os face
oral	1.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	spoken or verbal.
	exam	1	an oral agreement.
oral	2.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, affecting, or for use in the mouth.
	exam	1	an oral thermometer.
oral	3.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the surface of an animal, such as a jellyfish, on which the mouth is situated.
oral	4.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a drug to be taken by mouth.
	exam	1	an oral contraceptive.
oral	5.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using spoken words.
oral	6.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced with the soft palate in a raised position completely closing the nasal cavity and allowing air to pass out only through the mouth.
oral	7.a.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a stage of psychosexual development during which the child's interest is concentrated on the mouth.
oral	7.b.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting personality traits, such as dependence, selfishness, and aggression, resulting from fixation at the oral stage. Compare { {anal} (sense 2)}, {{genital} (sense 2)}, {{phallic} (sense 2.)}. {~}
oral	8.
	syl	o:ral
	pron	<1c:r*l>, <1or*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an examination in which the questions and answers are spoken rather than written.
orally	sub
	head	oral
	syl	o:ral+ly
	pos	adv.
oral society	0.
	syl	o:ral so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a society that has not developed literacy.
Oran	0.
	syl	O:ran
	pron	<*1r@n>, <*1ra:n>, French <c1r?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Algeria: the second largest city in the country; scene of the destruction by the British of most of the French fleet in the harbour in 1940 to prevent its capture by the Germans. Pop.: 327493 (1966).
orange	ety	C14: via Old French from Old Proven*,cal auranja, from Arabic n*_aranj, from Persian n*_arang, from Sanskrit n*_aranga, probably of Dravidian origin
orange	1.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several citrus trees, esp. ({sweet orange}) and the Seville orange, cultivated in warm regions for their round edible fruit. See also {{tangerine} (sense 1)}.
orange	2.a.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees, having a yellowish-red bitter rind and segmented juicy flesh. See also {navel orange}.
orange	2.b.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	orange peel.
orange	3.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard wood of any of these trees.
orange	4.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours, such as that of the skin of an orange, that lie between red and yellow in the visible spectrum in the approximate wavelength range 620-585 nanometres.
orange	5.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment producing these colours.
orange	6.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	orange cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in orange.
orange	7.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees or herbaceous plants that resemble the orange, such as mock orange.
orange	8.
	syl	or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour orange.
Orange	H1.1.
	syl	Or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Africa, rising in NE Lesotho and flowing generally west across the South African plateau to the Atlantic: the longest river in South Africa. Length: 2093 km (1300 miles).
Orange	H1.2.
	syl	Or+ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE France: a small principality in the Middle Ages, the descendants of which formed the House of Orange. Pop.: 26468 (1975). Ancient name: {Arausio}.
Orange	H2.1.
	syl	Or:ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a princely family of Europe. Its possessions, originally centred in S France, passed in 1544 to the count of Nassau, who became William I of Orange and helped to found the United Provinces of the Netherlands. Since 1815 it has been the name of the reigning house of the Netherlands.
Orange	H2.2.
	syl	Or:ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the Orangemen.
Orange	H2.3.
	syl	Or:ange
	pron	<1orinJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the royal dynasty of Orange.
orangeade	0.
	syl	or+ange+ade
	pron	<2orinJ1Ad>
	pos	n.
	def	an effervescent orange-flavoured drink.
orange blossom	0.
	syl	or+ange blos+som
	pos	n.
	def	the flowers of the orange tree, traditionally worn by brides.
orange chromide	0.
	syl	or+ange chro+mide
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian cichlid fish, with a brownish-orange spotted body.
orange flower water	0.
	syl	or+ange flow+er wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a distilled infusion of orange blossom, used in cakes, confectionery, etc.
Orange Free State	0.
	syl	Or+ange Free State
	pos	n.
	def	a province of central South Africa, between the Orange and Vaal rivers: settled by Boers in 1836 after the Great Trek; annexed by Britain in 1848; became a province of South Africa in 1910; economy based on agriculture and mineral resources (esp. gold and uranium). Capital: Bloemfontein. Pop.: 1649306 (1970). Area: 29152 sq. km (49866 sq. miles).
Orangeism	0.
	syl	Or+ange+ism
	pron	<1orinJ2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practices or principles of Orangemen, esp. Protestant supremacy in Ireland, Northern Ireland, or Canada.
Orangeman	ety	C18: after William, prince of Orange (king of England as William III)
Orangemen	infl
	head	Orangeman
	syl	Or:ange+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Orangeman	0.
	syl	Or:ange+man
	pron	<1orinJm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a society founded as a secret order in Ireland (1795) to uphold the Protestant religion, the Protestant dynasty, and Protestant supremacy against Irish nationalists and Roman Catholics. {Orange Lodges} have since spread to many parts of the former British Empire.
Orangeman's Day	0.
	syl	Or:ange+man's Day
	pos	n.
	def	the 12th of July, celebrated by Protestants in Northern Ireland to commemorate the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne (1690).
orange pekoe	0.
	syl	or+ange pe+koe
	pos	n.
	def	a superior grade of black tea made from the small leaves at the tips of the plant stems and growing in India and Sri Lanka.
orangeries	infl
	head	orangery
	syl	or+ang+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orangery	0.
	syl	or+ang+er:y
	pron	<1orinJ*ri>, <-Jri>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, such as a greenhouse, in which orange trees are grown.
orange stick	0.
	syl	or+ange stick
	pos	n.
	def	a small stick used to clean the fingernails and cuticles, having one pointed and one rounded end.
orange-tip	0.
	syl	or:ange-tip
	pos	n.
	def	a European butterfly, having whitish wings with orange tipped forewings: family
orangewood	0.a.
	syl	or:ange+wood
	pron	<1orinJ2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard fine-grained yellowish wood of the orange tree.
orangewood	0.b.
	syl	or:ange+wood
	pron	<1orinJ2wud>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	an orangewood table.
orang-utan	ety	C17: from Malay orang hutan, from *_orang man+ h*_utan forest
orang-outang	alt
	head	orang-utan
	or	orang-utan
	syl	o:rang-ou:tang
	pron	<c:2r@Gu:1t@G>, <2c:r@G1u:t@G>
	pos	n.
orang-utan	0.
	or	orang-outang
	syl	o:rang-u:tan
	pron	<c:2r@Gu:1t@n>, <2c:r@G1u:t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large anthropoid ape, of the forests of Sumatra and Borneo, with shaggy reddish-brown hair and strong arms. Sometimes shortened to {orang}.
ora pro nobis	0.
	syl	o:ra pro no+bis
	pron	Latin. <1c:ra:> <pr*u> <1n*ubis>
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a Latin invocation meaning
orate	1.
	syl	o:rate
	pron	<c:1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or give an oration.
orate	2.
	syl	o:rate
	pron	<c:1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak pompously and lengthily.
oration	ety	C14: from Latin *_or*_ati*_o speech, harangue, from *_or*_are to plead, pray
oration	1.
	syl	o:ra+tion
	pron	<c:1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal public declaration or speech.
oration	2.
	syl	o:ra+tion
	pron	<c:1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any rhetorical, lengthy, or pompous speech.
oration	3.
	syl	o:ra+tion
	pron	<c:1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an academic exercise or contest in public speaking.
orator	1.
	syl	or:a+tor
	pron	<1or*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a public speaker, esp. one versed in rhetoric.
orator	2.
	syl	or:a+tor
	pron	<1or*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person given to lengthy or pompous speeches.
orator	3.
	syl	or:a+tor
	pron	<1or*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the plaintiff in a cause of action in chancery.
Oratorian	0.
	syl	Or:a+to+ri:an
	pron	<2or*1tc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the religious congregation of the Oratory.
oratorio	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: #7oratory %2, referring to the Church of the Oratory at Rome where musical services were held
oratorios	infl
	head	oratorio
	syl	or:a+to+ri:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oratorio	0.
	syl	or:a+to+ri:o
	pron	<2or*1tc:ri*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic but unstaged musical composition for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, based on a religious theme.
oratory	ety	C16: from Latin (ars) *_or*_at*_oria (the art of) public speaking
oratory	H1.1.
	syl	or:a+to:ry
	pron	<1or*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of public speaking.
oratory	H1.2.
	syl	or:a+to:ry
	pron	<1or*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	rhetorical skill or style.
oratorical	sub
	head	oratory
	syl	or:a+1tor:i+cal
	pos	adj.
oratory	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Church Latin *_or*_at*_orium place of prayer, from *_or*_are to plead, pray
oratories	infl
	head	oratory
	syl	or:a+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oratory	H2.0.
	syl	or:a+to:ry
	pron	<1or*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small room or secluded place, set apart for private prayer.
Oratory	1.
	syl	Or:a+to:ry
	pron	<1or*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	Also called: {Congregation of the Oratory}. the religious society of secular priests ({Oratorians}) living in a community founded by St. Philip Neri.
Oratory	2.
	syl	Or:a+to:ry
	pron	<1or*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	any church belonging to this society.
	exam	1	the Brompton Oratory.
orb	ety	C16: from Latin orbis circle, disc
orb	1.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	in royal regalia
	def	an ornamental sphere sur?!mounted by a cross, representing the power of a sovereign.
orb	2.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere; globe.
orb	3.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	another word for {eye}.
orb	4.a.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a celestial body, esp. the earth or sun.
orb	4.b.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the orbit of a celestial body.
orb	5.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {circle}.
orb	6.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become circular or spherical.
orb	7.
	syl	orb
	pron	<c:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {encircle}.
orbiculate	infl
	head	orbicular
	or	orbiculated
	syl	or+bic:u+late
	pos	adj.
orbiculated	infl
	head	orbicular
	or	orbiculate
	syl	or+bic:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
orbicular	1.
	syl	or+bic:u+lar
	pron	<c:1bikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	circular or spherical.
orbicular	2.
	syl	or+bic:u+lar
	pron	<c:1bikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf or similar flat part
	def	circular or nearly circular.
orbicular	3.
	syl	or+bic:u+lar
	pron	<c:1bikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	rounded or total.
orbicularity	sub
	head	orbicular
	syl	or+bic:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<c:2bikju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
orbicularly	sub
	head	orbicular
	syl	or+1bic:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
orbit	ety	C16: from Latin orbita course, from orbis circle, #7orb 
orbit	1.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the curved path, usually elliptical, followed by a planet, satellite, comet, etc., in its motion around another celestial body under the influence of gravitation.
orbit	2.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a range or field of action or influence; sphere.
	exam	1	he is out of my orbit.
orbit	3.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the bony cavity containing the eyeball. Non?!technical name: {eye socket}.
orbit	4.a.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin sur?!rounding the eye of a bird.
orbit	4.b.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the hollow in which lies the eye or eye?!stalk of an insect or other arthropod.
orbit	5.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the path of an electron in its motion around the nucleus of an atom. {~}
orbit	6.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	to move around (a body) in a curved path, usually circular or elliptical.
orbit	7.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send (a satellite, spacecraft, etc.) into orbit.
orbit	8.
	syl	or+bit
	pron	<1c:bit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in or as if in an orbit.
orbital	sub
	head	orbit
	syl	or+bit+al
	pos	adj.
orbitally	sub
	head	orbit
	syl	or+bit+al+ly
	pos	adv.
orbital	0.
	syl	or+bit+al
	pron	<1c:bitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a region surrounding an atomic nucleus in which the distribution of electrons is given by a wave function.
orbital velocity	0.
	syl	or+bit+al ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the velocity required by a spacecraft, satellite, etc., to enter and maintain a given orbit.
orc	ety	C16: via Latin orca, perhaps from Greek orux whale
orc	1.
	syl	orc
	pron	<c:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various whales, such as the killer and grampus.
orc	2.
	syl	orc
	pron	<c:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mythical monster.
Orcadian	ety	from Latin orcades the Orkney Islands
Orcadian	1.
	syl	Or+cad+i:an
	pron	<c:1kAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Orkneys.
Orcadian	2.
	syl	Or+cad+i:an
	pron	<c:1kAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Orkneys.
orcein	ety	C19: see #7orcinol 
orcein	0.
	syl	or+ce:in
	pron	<1c:siin>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown crystalline material formed by the action of ammonia on orcinol and present in orchil: used as a dye, biological stain, and antiseptic. Formula: C\2\8H\2\4O\7N\2.
orch	1.
	syl	orch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	orchestra(l).
orch	2.
	syl	orch.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	orchestrated by.
orchard	ety	Old English orceard, ortigeard, from ort-, from Latin hortus garden+ geard #7yard %2
orchard	1.
	syl	or+chard
	pron	<1c:C*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land devoted to the cultivation of fruit trees.
orchard	2.
	syl	or+chard
	pron	<1c:C*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of fruit trees especially cultivated.
orchard bush	0.
	syl	or+chard bush
	pos	n.
	qual	West African.
	def	open savanna country with occasional trees and scrub, as found north of the W African forest belt.
orchardmen	infl
	head	orchardman
	syl	or+chard+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orchardman	0.
	syl	or+chard+man
	pron	<1c:C*dm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who grows and sells orchard fruits.
orchestra	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: the space in the theatre reserved for the chorus, from orkheisthai to dance
orchestra	1.
	syl	or+ches+tra
	pron	<1c:kistr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of musicians, esp. one whose members play a variety of different instruments. See also {symphony orchestra, string orchestra, chamber orchestra}.
orchestra	2.
	syl	or+ches+tra
	pron	<1c:kistr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of musicians, each playing the same type of instrument.
	exam	1	a balalaika orchestra.
orchestra	3.
	syl	or+ches+tra
	pron	<1c:kistr*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {orchestra pit}. the space reserved for musicians in a theatre, immediately in front of or under the stage.
orchestra	4.
	syl	or+ches+tra
	pron	<1c:kistr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the stalls in a theatre.
orchestra	5.
	syl	or+ches+tra
	pron	<1c:kistr*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient Greek theatre
	def	the semicircular space in front of the stage.
orchestral	sub
	head	orchestra
	syl	or+ches+tral
	pron	<c:1kestr*l>
	pos	adj.
orchestrate	1.
	syl	or+ches+trate
	pron	<1c:ki2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to score or arrange a piece of music for orchestra.
orchestrate	2.
	syl	or+ches+trate
	pron	<1c:ki2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to arrange, organize, or build up for special effect.
orchestration	sub
	head	orchestrate
	syl	or+ches+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
orchestrina	0.
	syl	or+ches+tri+na
	pron	<2c:kis1trEn*>
	def	or (@$$:#!k$estr$I$$n) any of various types of mechanical musical instrument de?!signed to imitate the sound of an orchestra.
orchid	ety	C19: from New Latin Orchideae; see #7orchis 
orchid	0.
	syl	or+chid
	pron	<1c:kid>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial or epiphytic plant of the family having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colours, specialized for pollination by certain insects. See {purple-fringed orchid, spider orchid, bee orchid}.
orchidaceous	0.
	syl	or+chi+da+ceous
	pron	<2c:ki1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants including the orchids.
orchil	ety	C15: from Old French orcheil, of uncertain origin
archil	alt
	head	orchil
	or	orchil
	syl	ar+chil
	pos	n.
orchil	1.
	or	archil
	syl	or+chil
	pron	<1c:kil>, <-Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various lichens, esp. any of the genera and
orchil	2.
	or	archil
	syl	or+chil
	pron	<1c:kil>, <-Cil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cudbear}. a purplish dye obtained by treating these lichens with aqueous ammonia: contains orcinol, orcein, and litmus.
orchis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek orkhis testicle; so called from the shape of its roots
orchis	1.
	syl	or+chis
	pron	<1c:kis>
	pos	n.
	def	any terrestrial orchid of the N temperate genus having fleshy tubers and spikes of typically pink flowers.
orchis	2.
	syl	or+chis
	pron	<1c:kis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate or tropical orchids of the genus such as the fringed orchis.
orchitis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek orkhis testicle+-#7itis 
orchitis	0.
	syl	or+chi+tis
	pron	<c:1kItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of one or both testicles.
orchitic	sub
	head	orchitis
	syl	or+chit+ic
	pron	<c:1kitik>
	pos	adj.
orcinol	ety	C20: from New Latin orcina, from Italian orcello #7orchil 
orcin	alt
	head	orcinol
	or	orcinol
	syl	or+cin
	pron	<1c:sin>
	pos	n.
orcinol	0.
	or	orcin
	syl	or+ci+nol
	pron	<1c:si2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline water-soluble solid that occurs in many lichens and from which the dyes found in litmus are derived. Formula: CH\3C\6H\3(OH)\2.
OR circuit	ety	C20: so named from its similarity to the function of or in logical constructions
gate	alt
	head	OR circuit
	or	OR circuit
	syl	gate
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
OR circuit	0.
	or	gate
	syl	OR cir+cuit
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a logic circuit having two or more input wires and one output wire that gives an output signal if one or more input signals are at a high voltage: used extensively as a basic circuit in computers. Compare {AND circuit, NAND circuit}.
Orcus	0.
	syl	Or+cus
	pron	<1c:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{Dis} (sense 1)}.
Orczy	0.
	syl	Or:czy
	pron	<1c:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	Baroness {Em@.mus@.ka} (#!$em$u#sk$$). 1865-1947, British novelist, born in Hungary; author of (1905).
ord	1.
	syl	ord.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	order.
ord	2.
	syl	ord.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ordinal.
ord	3.
	syl	ord.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ordinance.
ord	4.
	syl	ord.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ord?!nance.
ord	5.
	syl	ord.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ordinary.
ordain	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman ordeiner, from Late Latin ordin*_are from Latin ordo #7order 
ordain	1.
	syl	or+dain
	pron	<c:1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consecrate (someone) as a priest; confer holy orders upon.
ordain	2.
	syl	or+dain
	pron	<c:1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to decree, appoint, or predestine irrevocably.
ordain	3.
	syl	or+dain
	pron	<c:1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to order, establish, or enact with authority.
ordain	4.
	syl	or+dain
	pron	<c:1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to select for an office.
ordainer	sub
	head	ordain
	syl	or+1dain+er
	pos	n.
ordeal	ety	Old English ord*_al, ord*_el; related to Old Frisian ord*_el, Old High German urteili (German Urteil) verdict. See #7deal %1#7, dole %1
ordeal	1.
	syl	or+deal
	pron	<c:1dEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe or trying experience.
ordeal	2.
	syl	or+deal
	pron	<c:1dEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a method of trial in which the guilt or innocence of an accused person was determined by subjecting him to physical danger, esp. by fire or water. The outcome was regarded as an indication of divine judgment.
order	ety	C13: from Old French ordre, from Latin ord*_o 
order	1.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in which all components or elements are arranged logically, comprehensibly, or naturally.
order	2.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement or disposition of things in succession; sequence.
	exam	1	alphabetical order.
order	3.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an established or customary method or state, esp. of society.
order	4.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peaceful or harmonious condition of society.
	exam	1	order reigned in the streets.
order	5.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a class, rank, or hierarchy.
	exam	1	the lower orders.
order	6.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of the taxonomic groups into which a class is divided and which contains one or more families. and are three orders of the class
order	7.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instruction that must be obeyed; command.
order	8.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decision or direction of a court or judge entered on the court record but not included in the final judgment.
order	9.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a commission or instruction to produce or supply something in return for payment.
order	9.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the commodity produced or supplied.
order	9.c.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	order form.
order	10.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a procedure followed by an assembly, meeting, etc.
order	11.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a body of people united in a particular aim or purpose.
order	12.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {religious order}. a group of persons who bind themselves by vows in order to devote themselves to the pursuit of religious aims.
order	13.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	another name for {holy orders, major orders}, or {minor orders}.
order	14.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a society of knights constituted as a fraternity, such as the Knights Templars.
order	15.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people holding a specific honour for service or merit, conferred on them by a sovereign or state.
order	15.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the insignia of such a group.
order	16.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five major classical styles of architecture classified by the style of columns and entablatures used. See also {Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan, Composite}.
order	16.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any style of architecture.
order	17.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sacrament by which bishops, priests, etc., have their offices conferred upon them.
order	17.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the degrees into which the ministry is divided.
order	17.c.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of an ordained Christian minister.
order	18.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a form of Christian Church service prescribed to be used on specific occasions.
order	19.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of times a function must be differentiated to obtain a given derivative.
order	19.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the order of the highest derivative in a differential equation.
order	19.c.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of rows or columns in a determinant or square matrix.
order	19.d.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of members of a finite group.
order	20.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Military. often preceded by the
	def	the dress, equipment, or formation directed for a particular purpose or undertaking.
	exam	1	drill order;
	exam	2	battle order.
a tall order	21.
	head	order
	syl	a tall order.
	def	something difficult, demanding, or exacting.
order	22.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	in sequence.
order	22.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	properly arranged.
order	22.c.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	appropriate or fitting.
in order to	23.
	head	order
	syl	in order to.
	pos	prep.
	usage	foll. by an infinitive)
	def	so that it is possible to.
	exam	1	to eat in order to live.
in order that	24.
	head	order
	syl	in order that.
	pos	conj.
	def	with the purpose that; so that.
keep order	25.
	head	order
	syl	keep order.
	def	to maintain or enforce order.
of	26.
	head	order
	or	in the order of
	syl	of
	def	having an approximately specified size or quantity.
on order	27.
	head	order
	syl	on order.
	def	having been ordered or commissioned but not having been delivered.
order	28.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	not in sequence.
order	28.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	not working.
order	28.c.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	not following the rules or customary procedure.
order	29.a.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	according to a buyer's specifications.
order	29.b.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	on request or demand.
order	30.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a command to (a person or animal to do or be something).
order	31.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to request (something) to be supplied or made, esp. in return for payment.
	exam	1	he ordered a hamburger.
order	32.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instruct or command to move, go, etc. (to a specified place).
	exam	1	they ordered her into the house.
order	33.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to authorize; prescribe.
	exam	1	the doctor ordered a strict diet.
order	34.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange, regulate, or dispose (articles, etc.) in their proper places.
order	35.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of fate or the gods
	def	to will; ordain.
order	36.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to ordain. {~}
order	37.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	an excla?!mation of protest against an infringement of established pro?!cedure.
order	38.
	syl	or+der
	pron	<1c:d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	an exclamation demanding that orderly behav?!iour be restored.
orderer	sub
	head	order
	syl	or+der+er
	pos	n.
orderless	sub
	head	order
	syl	or+der+less
	pos	adj.
order around	alt
	head	order about
	or	order about
	syl	or+der a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
order about	0.
	or	order around
	syl	or+der a:bout
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bully or domineer.
order arms	0.
	syl	or+der arms
	pos	interj. n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the order in drill to hold the rifle close to the right side with the butt resting on the ground.
order in council	0.
	syl	or+der in coun+cil
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and various other Commonwealth countries
	def	a decree of the Cabinet, usually made under the authority of a statute: in theory a decree of the sovereign and Privy Council.
orderly	1.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	in order, properly arranged, or tidy.
orderly	2.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	obeying or appreciating method, system, and arrangement.
orderly	3.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmonious or peaceful.
orderly	4.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	of or relating to orders.
	exam	1	an orderly book.
orderly	5.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	according to custom or rule.
orderlies	infl
	head	orderly
	syl	or+der+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orderly	6.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a male hospital attendant.
orderly	7.
	syl	or+der+ly
	pron	<1c:d*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a junior rank detailed to carry orders for a more senior officer. &- {#!or+der+li+ness}
orderly officer	0.
	syl	or+der+ly of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {officer of the day}.
orderly room	0.
	syl	or+der+ly room
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a room in the barracks of a battalion or company used for general administrative purposes.
Order of Merit	0.
	syl	Or+der of Mer+it
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an order conferred on civilians and servicemen for eminence in any field.
order of the day	1.
	syl	or+der of the day
	pos	n.
	def	the general directive of a commander in chief or the specific instructions of a commanding officer.
order of the day	2.
	syl	or+der of the day
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the prescribed or only thing offered or available.
	exam	1	prunes were the order of the day.
order of the day	3.
	syl	or+der of the day
	pos	n.
	usage	in Parliament and similar legislatures
	def	any item of public business ordered to be considered on a specific day.
order of the day	4.
	syl	or+der of the day
	pos	n.
	def	an agenda or programme.
Order of the Garter	0.
	syl	Or+der of the Gar+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the highest order of British knighthood. It consists of the sovereign, 31 knight companions, and extra members created by statute. Also called: the {Garter}.
order paper	0.
	syl	or+der pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a list indicating the order in which business is to be conducted, esp. in Parliament.
ordinal	1.
	syl	or+di+nal
	pron	<1c:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a certain position in a sequence of numbers.
ordinal	2.
	syl	or+di+nal
	pron	<1c:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of an order in biological classification.
ordinal	3.
	syl	or+di+nal
	pron	<1c:dinL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ordinal number}.
ordinal	4.
	syl	or+di+nal
	pron	<1c:dinL>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the forms of services for the ordination of ministers.
ordinal	5.
	syl	or+di+nal
	pron	<1c:dinL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a service book.
ordinal number	1.
	syl	or+di+nal num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a number denoting order, quality, or degree in a group, such as Sometimes shortened to {ordinal}.
ordinal number	2.
	syl	or+di+nal num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol denoting the cardinal number of a mathematical set, maintaining the order of the elements in that set.
ordinance	ety	C14: from Old French ordenance, from Latin ordin*_are to set in order
ordinance	0.
	syl	or+di+nance
	pron	<1c:din*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative regulation, decree, law or practice.
ordinand	0.
	syl	or+di+nand
	pron	<1c:di2n@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a candidate for ordination.
ordinarily	0.
	syl	or+di+nar:i+ly
	pron	<1c:dNrili>, <1c:d%*!nerili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in ordinary, normal, or usual practice; usually; normally.
ordinary	ety	C16 (adj.) and C13 (some n. senses): ultimately from Latin ordin*_arius orderly, from ord*_o order
ordinary	1.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of common or established type or occurrence.
ordinary	2.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	adj.
	def	familiar, everyday, or unexceptional.
ordinary	3.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninteresting or commonplace.
ordinary	4.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having regular or jurisdiction.
	exam	1	an ordinary judge.
ordinary	5.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a differential equation
	def	containing two variables only and derivatives of one of the variables with respect to the other.
ordinaries	infl
	head	ordinary
	syl	or+di+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ordinary	6.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	a common or average situation, amount, or degree (esp. in the phrase {out of the ordinary}) .
ordinary	7.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	a normal or commonplace person or thing.
ordinary	8.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil law.
	def	a judge who exercises jurisdiction in his own right.
ordinary	9.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	an ecclesiastic, esp. a bishop, holding an office to which certain jurisdictional powers are attached.
ordinary	10.a.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of the Mass that do not vary from day to day. Compare {{proper} (sense 12)}.
ordinary	10.b.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed form of divine service, esp. the Mass.
ordinary	11.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {penny-farthing}.
ordinary	12.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	any of several conventional figures, such as the bend, the fesse, and the cross, commonly charged upon shields.
ordinary	13.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a clergyman who visited condemned prisoners before their death.
ordinary	14.a.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal provided regularly at a fixed price.
ordinary	14.b.
	syl	or+di+nar:y
	pron	<1c:dNri>
	pos	n.
	def	the inn, etc., providing such meals.
in ordinary	15.
	head	ordinary
	syl	in ordinary.
	usage	Brit. used esp. in titles
	def	in regular service or attendance.
	exam	1	physician in ordinary to the sovereign.
Ordinary level	0.
	syl	Or+di+nar:y lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	See {O level}.
ordinary ray	0.
	syl	or+di+nar:y ray
	pos	n.
	def	the plane-polarized ray of light that obeys the laws of refraction in a doubly-refracting crystal. See {double refraction}. Compare {extraordinary ray}.
ordinary seaman	0.
	syl	or+di+nar:y sea+man
	pos	n.
	def	a seaman of the lowest rank, being insufficiently experienced to be an able-bodied seaman.
ordinary shares	0.
	syl	or+di+nar:y shares
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	shares representing part of the capital issued by a company and entitling their holders to a share of the profit and to a claim on net assets. U.S. equivalent: {common stock}. Compare {preference shares}.
ordinate	ety	C16: from New Latin phrase (linea) ordin*_ate (applic*_ata) (line applied) from ordin*_are to arrange in order
ordinate	1.
	syl	or+di+nate
	pron	<1c:dinit>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical or -coordinate of a point in a two-dimensional system of Cartesian coordinates. Compare {abscissa}.
ordinate	2.
	syl	or+di+nate
	pron	<1c:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	regular or ordered.
ordination	1.a.
	syl	or+di+na+tion
	pron	<2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of conferring holy orders.
ordination	1.b.
	syl	or+di+na+tion
	pron	<2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reception of holy orders.
ordination	2.
	syl	or+di+na+tion
	pron	<2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being ordained or regulated.
ordination	3.
	syl	or+di+na+tion
	pron	<2c:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement or order.
ordn	0.
	syl	ordn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ordnance.
ordnance	ety	C14: variant of #7ordinance 
ordnance	1.
	syl	ord+nance
	pron	<1c:dn*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	cannon or artillery.
ordnance	2.
	syl	ord+nance
	pron	<1c:dn*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	military supplies; munitions.
the	3.
	head	ordnance
	syl	the.
	def	a department of an army or government dealing with military supplies.
ordnance datum	0.
	syl	ord+nance da+tum
	pos	n.
	def	mean sea level calculated from observation taken at Newlyn, Cornwall, and used as the official basis for height calculation on British maps. Abbrev.: {O.D}.
Ordnance Survey	0.
	syl	Ord+nance Sur+vey
	pos	n.
	def	the official map-making body of the British or Irish government.
ordonnance	ety	C17: from Old French ordenance arrangement, influenced by ordonner to order
ordonnance	1.
	syl	or+don+nance
	pron	<1c:d*n*ns>, French <crdc1n*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the proper disposition of the elements of a building or an artistic or literary composition.
ordonnance	2.
	syl	or+don+nance
	pron	<1c:d*n*ns>, French <crdc1n*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinance, law, or decree, esp. in French law.
Ordovician	ety	C19: from Latin Ordovices ancient Celtic tribe in N Wales
Ordovician	1.
	syl	Or+do+vi+ci:an
	pron	<2c:d*u1viSi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the second period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Cambrian and Silurian periods, which lasted for 60000000 years during which marine invertebrates flourished.
the	2.
	head	Ordovician
	syl	the.
	def	the Ordovician period or rock system.
ordure	ety	C14: via Old French, from ord dirty, from Latin horridus shaggy
ordure	1.
	syl	or+dure
	pron	<1c:dju*>
	pos	n.
	def	excrement; dung.
ordure	2.
	syl	or+dure
	pron	<1c:dju*>
	pos	n.
	def	something regarded as being morally offensive.
Orjonikidze	alt
	head	Ordzhonikidze
	or	Ordzhonikidze
	syl	Or+jo+ni+ki+dze
	pron	Russian <arJ*ni1kidzi>
	pos	n.
Ordzhonikidze	0.
	or	Orjonikidze
	syl	Or+dzho+ni+ki+dze
	pron	Russian <arJ*ni1kidzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, capital of the North Ossetian ASSR on the N slopes of the Caucasus. Pop.: 270000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1944): {Vladikavkaz}.
ore	ety	Old English *_ar, *_ora; related to Gothic aiz, Latin aes, Dutch oer 
ore	0.
	syl	ore
	pron	<c:>
	pos	n.
	def	any naturally occurring mineral or aggregate of minerals from which economically important constituents, esp. metals, can be extracted.
ore	infl
	syl	*"o:re.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ore	0.
	syl	*"o:re
	pron	<1$or*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scandinavian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a Swedish krona and one hundredth of a Danish and Norwegian krone.
oread	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek Oreias, from oros mountain
oread	0.
	syl	o:re:ad
	pron	<1c:ri2@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a mountain nymph.
Orebro	0.
	syl	*"O:re:bro
	pron	Swedish <2@o:r*1bru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Sweden: one of Sweden's oldest towns; scene of the election of Jean Bernadotte as heir to the throne in 1810. Pop.: 117560 (1974 est.).
orectic	ety	C18: from Greek orektikos causing desire, from oregein to desire
orectic	0.
	syl	o:rec+tic
	pron	<o1rektik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the desires.
ore dressing	0.
	syl	ore dress+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the first stage in the extraction of a metal from an ore in which as much gangue as possible is removed and the ore is prepared for smelting, refining, etc. Also called: {mineral dressing, mineral processing}.
Oreg	0.
	syl	Oreg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Oregon.
oregano	ety	American Spanish, from Spanish, from Latin or*_iganum, from Greek origanon an aromatic herb, perhaps marjoram
oregano	1.
	syl	o:re:ga+no
	pron	<2ori1ga:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean variety of wild marjoram with pungent leaves.
oregano	2.
	syl	o:re:ga+no
	pron	<2ori1ga:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried powdered leaves of this plant, used to season food.
Oregon	0.
	syl	Or+e:gon
	pron	<1orig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northwestern U.S., on the Pacific: consists of the Coast and Cascade Ranges in the west and a plateau in the east; important timber production. Capital: Salem. Pop.: 2143010 (1970). Area: 251180 sq. km (96981 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Oreg}. or (with zip code) {OR}
pine	alt
	head	Oregon fir
	or	Oregon fir
	syl	pine
	pos	n.
Oregon fir	0.
	or	pine
	syl	Or+e:gon fir
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {Douglas fir}.
Oregon grape	1.
	syl	Or+e:gon grape
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen berberidaceous shrub, of NW North America, having yellow fragrant flowers and small blue edible berries.
Oregon grape	2.
	syl	Or+e:gon grape
	pos	n.
	def	the berry of this shrub.
Oregon trail	0.
	syl	Or+e:gon trail
	pos	n.
	def	an early pioneering route across the central U.S., from Independence, W Missouri, to the Columbia River country of N Oregon: used chiefly between 1804 and 1860. Length: about 3220 km (2000 miles).
Oryol	alt
	head	Orel
	or	Orel
	syl	O:ryol
	pron	Russian <a1rjcl>
	pos	n.
Orel	0.
	or	Oryol
	syl	O:rel
	pron	Russian <a1rjcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union. Pop.: 273000 (1975 est.).
Orenburg	0.
	syl	O:ren+burg
	pron	<1or*n2bR:g>, Russian <arin1burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the E Soviet Union, on the Ural River. Pop.: 419000 (1975 est.). Former name (1938-57): {Chkalov}.
Orense	0.
	syl	O:ren+se
	pron	Spanish <o1rAnsA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Spain, in Galicia on the Mi?~no River: warm springs. Pop.: 73379 (1970).
Orestes	0.
	syl	O:res:tes
	pron	<o1restEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra, who killed his mother and her lover Aegisthus in revenge for their murder of his father.
Oresund	0.
	syl	O:/:re:sund
	pron	<2@o:r*1sund>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish and Danish name for The {Sound}.
orfe	ety	C17: from German; related to Latin orphus, Greek orphos the sea perch
orfe	0.
	syl	orfe
	pron	<c:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a small slender European cyprinoid fish, occurring in two colour varieties, namely the {silver orfe} and the {golden orfe}, popular aquarium fishes. Compare {goldfish}.
Carl	infl
	head	Orff
	syl	Carl
	pos	n.
Orff	0.
	syl	Orff
	pron	<c:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	karl). born 1895, German composer. His works include the secular oratorio; Carmina Burana 1937
	def	and the opera (1949).
orfray	0.
	syl	or+fray
	pron	<1c:fri>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {orphrey}.
org	1.
	syl	org.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	organic.
org	2.
	syl	org.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	organization.
org	3.
	syl	org.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	organized.
organ	ety	C13: from Old French organe, from Latin organum imple?!ment, from Greek organon tool; compare Greek ergein to work
organ	1.a.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pipe organ}. a large complex musical keyboard instrument in which sound is produced by means of a number of pipes arranged in sets or stops, supplied with air from a bellows. The largest instruments possess three or more manuals and one pedal keyboard and have the greatest range of any instrument.
organ	1.b.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	organ pipe;
	exam	2	organ stop;
	exam	3	organ loft.
organ	2.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument, such as a harmonium, in which sound is produced in this way. See also {reed organ, harmonica}.
organ	3.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {{electric organ} (sense 1a.)}, {electronic organ}.
organ	4.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fully differentiated structural and functional unit, such as a kidney or a root, in an animal or plant.
organ	5.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an agency or medium of communication, esp. a periodical issued by a specialist group or party.
organ	6.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument with which some?!thing is done or accomplished.
organ	7.
	syl	or+gan
	pron	<1c:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {penis}.
organdie	ety	C19: from French organdi, of unknown origin
organelle	ety	C20: from New Latin organella, from Latin organum: see #7organ 
organelle	0.
	syl	or+ga+nelle
	pron	<2c:g*1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural and functional unit, such as a mitochondrion, in a cell or unicellular organism.
organ-grinder	0.
	syl	or:gan-grind:er
	pos	n.
	def	a street musician playing a hand organ for money.
organic	1.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of living plants and animals.
organic	2.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to animal or plant constituents or products having a carbon basis.
organic	3.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to one or more organs of an animal or plant.
organic	4.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class of chemical compounds that are formed from carbon.
	exam	1	an organic compound.
organic	5.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	constitutional in the structure of something; fundamental; integral.
organic	6.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by the coordination of integral parts; organized.
organic	7.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the essential constitutional laws regulating the government of a state.
	exam	1	organic law.
organic	8.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or grown with the use of fertilizers or pesticides deriving from animal or vegetable matter. {~}
organic	9.
	syl	or+gan+ic
	pron	<c:1g@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	any substance, such as a fertilizer or pesticide, that is derived from animal or vegetable matter.
organically	sub
	head	organic
	syl	or+1gan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
organic chemistry	0.
	syl	or+gan+ic chem+is+try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the compounds of carbon: originally confined to com?!pounds produced by living organisms but now extended to in?!clude man-made substances based on carbon, such as plastics. Compare {inorganic chemistry}.
organic disease	0.
	syl	or+gan+ic dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	any disease in which there is a physical change in the structure of an organ or part. Compare {functional disease}.
organicism	1.
	syl	or+gan:i+cism
	pron	<c:1g@ni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that the func?!tioning of living organisms is determined by the working to?!gether of all organs as an integrated system.
organicism	2.
	syl	or+gan:i+cism
	pron	<c:1g@ni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that all symptoms are caused by organic disease.
organicism	3.
	syl	or+gan:i+cism
	pron	<c:1g@ni2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that each organ of the body has its own peculiar constitution.
organicist	sub
	head	organicism
	syl	or+1gan:i+cist
	pos	n. adj.
organicistic	sub
	head	organicism
	syl	or+2gan:i+1cis+tic
	pos	adj.
organism	1.
	syl	or+gan+ism
	pron	<1c:g*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any living animal or plant, including any bacterium or virus.
organism	2.
	syl	or+gan+ism
	pron	<1c:g*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a living creature in structure, behaviour, etc.
organismal	sub
	head	organism
	or	organismic
	syl	or+gan+1is+mal
	pos	adj.
organismic	sub
	head	organism
	or	organismal
	syl	or+gan+1is+mic
	pos	adj.
organismally	sub
	head	organism
	syl	or+gan+1is+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
organist	0.
	syl	or+gan+ist
	pron	<1c:g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the organ.
organisation	alt
	head	organization
	or	organization
	syl	or+gan:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2c:g*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
organization	1.
	or	organisation
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion
	pron	<2c:g*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of organizing or the state of being organized.
organization	2.
	or	organisation
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion
	pron	<2c:g*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized structure or whole.
organization	3.
	or	organisation
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion
	pron	<2c:g*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a business or administrative concern united and constructed for a particular end.
organization	4.
	or	organisation
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion
	pron	<2c:g*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of administrative officials, as of a political party, a government department, etc.
organization	5.
	or	organisation
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion
	pron	<2c:g*nI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	order, tidiness, or system; method.
organizational	sub
	head	organization
	or	organisational
	syl	or+gan:i+1za+tion+al
	pos	adj.
organisational	sub
	head	organization
	or	organizational
	syl	or+gan:i+1sa+tion+al
	pos	adj.
organizationally	sub
	head	organization
	or	organisationally
	syl	or+gan:i+1za+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
organisationally	sub
	head	organization
	or	organizationally
	syl	or+gan:i+1sa+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
organization man	1.
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion man
	pos	n.
	def	a person who specializes in or is good at organization.
organization man	2.
	syl	or+gan:i+za+tion man
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is overconcerned with organization.
Organization of African Unity	0.
	syl	Or+gan:i+za+tion of Af+ri+can U:ni:ty
	pos	n.
	def	See {OAU}.
Organization of American States	0.
	syl	Or+gan:i+za+tion of A:mer:i+can States
	pos	n.
	def	an association consisting of the U.S. and other republics in the W hemisphere, founded at Bogot*'a in 1948 to promote military, economic, social, and cultural cooperation among the member states. Abbrev.: {OAS}. See also {Pan American Union}.
organise	alt
	head	organize
	or	organize
	syl	or+gan+ise
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
organize	1.
	or	organise
	syl	or+gan+ize
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (parts or elements of something) into a structured whole; coordinate.
organize	2.
	or	organise
	syl	or+gan+ize
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange methodically or in order.
organize	3.
	or	organise
	syl	or+gan+ize
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with an organic structure.
organize	4.
	or	organise
	syl	or+gan+ize
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enlist (the workers) of (a factory or concern) in a trade union.
organize	5.
	or	organise
	syl	or+gan+ize
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to join or form an organization or trade union.
organize	6.
	or	organise
	syl	or+gan+ize
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to put (one?!self) in an alert and responsible frame of mind.
organiser	alt
	head	organizer
	or	organizer
	syl	or+gan+is+er
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz*>
	pos	n.
organizer	1.
	or	organiser
	syl	or+gan+iz+er
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who organizes or is capable of organizing.
organizer	2.
	or	organiser
	syl	or+gan+iz+er
	pron	<1c:g*2nIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	any part of an embryo or any substance produced by it that induces specialization of undifferentiated cells.
organo-	0.
	syl	or:gan:o-
	exam	1	combining form.
organo-	1.
	syl	or:gan:o-
	usage	in biology or medicine
	def	indicating an organ or organs.
	exam	1	organogenesis.
organo-	2.
	syl	or:gan:o-
	usage	in chemistry
	def	indicating a compound containing an organic group.
	exam	1	organometallic compounds.
organogenesis	1.
	syl	or+gan:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2c:g*n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and development of organs in an animal or plant.
organogenesis	2.
	syl	or+gan:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2c:g*n*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of this process.
organogenetic	sub
	head	organogenesis
	syl	or+gan:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2c:g*n*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
organogenetically	sub
	head	organogenesis
	syl	or+gan:o+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
organography	0.
	syl	or+gan+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2c:g*1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the description of the organs and major structures of animals and plants.
organographic	sub
	head	organography
	or	organographical
	syl	or+gan:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2c:g*n*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
organographical	sub
	head	organography
	or	organographic
	syl	or+gan:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
organographist	sub
	head	organography
	syl	or+gan+1og+ra+phist
	pos	n.
organoleptic	1.
	syl	or+gan:o+lep+tic
	pron	<2c:g*n*u1leptik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	able to stimu?!late an organ, esp. a special sense organ.
organoleptic	2.
	syl	or+gan:o+lep+tic
	pron	<2c:g*n*u1leptik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	able to perceive a sensory stimulus.
organology	0.
	syl	or+gan+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2c:g*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the structure and function of the organs of animals and plants.
organological	sub
	head	organology
	syl	or+gan:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2c:g*n*u1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
organologist	sub
	head	organology
	syl	or+gan+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
organometallic	0.
	syl	or+gan:o+me:tal+lic
	pron	<c:2g@n*umi1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or being an organic compound with one or more metal atoms in its molecules.
	exam	1	an organometallic compound.
organon	ety	C16: from Greek: implement; see #7organ 
organum	alt
	head	organon
	or	organon
	syl	or+ga+num
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
organa	infl
	head	organon
	or	organons
	syl	or+ga+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
organons	infl
	head	organon
	or	organa
	syl	or+ga+nons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
organums	infl
	head	organon
	syl	or+ga+nums.
	pos	n.
organon	1.
	or	organum
	syl	or+ga+non
	pron	<1c:g*2non>
	pos	n.
	qual	Epistemology.
	def	an instrument for acquiring knowledge, esp. a system of logical or scientific rules of investigation.
organon	2.
	or	organum
	syl	or+ga+non
	pron	<1c:g*2non>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of communicating knowledge or thought.
organotherapy	0.
	syl	or+gan:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2cg*n*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of disease with extracts of animal endocrine glands.
organotherapeutic	sub
	head	organotherapy
	syl	or+gan:o+ther:a+peu+tic
	pron	<2c:g*n*u2Ter*1pju:tik>
	pos	adj.
organ screen	0.
	syl	or+gan screen
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or stone screen that supports the organ in a cathedral or church and divides the choir from the nave.
organum	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek; see #7organ 
organa	infl
	head	organum
	or	organums
	syl	or+ga+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
organums	infl
	head	organum
	or	organa
	syl	or+ga+nums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
organum	1.
	syl	or+ga+num
	pron	<1c:g*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of polyphonic music originating in the ninth century, consisting of a plainsong melody with parts added at the fourth and fifth.
organum	2.
	syl	or+ga+num
	pron	<1c:g*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {organon}.
organza	ety	C20: perhaps related to #7organzine 
organza	0.
	syl	or+gan+za
	pron	<c:1g@nz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin stiff fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, rayon, etc.
organzine	ety	C17: from French organsin, from Italian organzino, probably from Urgench, a town in Soviet central Asia where the fabric was originally produced
organzine	1.
	syl	or+gan+zine
	pron	<1c:g*n2zEn>, <c:1g@nzEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong thread made of twisted strands of raw silk.
organzine	2.
	syl	or+gan+zine
	pron	<1c:g*n2zEn>, <c:1g@nzEn>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric made of such threads.
orgasm	ety	C17: from New Latin orgasmus, from Greek orgasmos, from organ to mature, swell
orgasm	1.
	syl	or+gasm
	pron	<1c:g@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the most intense point during sexual excitement, characterized by extremely pleasurable sensations and in the male accompanied by ejaculation of semen.
orgasm	2.
	syl	or+gasm
	pron	<1c:g@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	intense or violent excitement.
orgasmic	sub
	head	orgasm
	or	orgastic
	syl	or+1gas+mic
	pos	adj.
orgastic	sub
	head	orgasm
	or	orgasmic
	syl	or+1gas+tic
	pos	adj.
orgeat	ety	C18: via French, from orge barley, from Latin hordeum 
orgeat	0.
	syl	or+geat
	pron	<1c:Za:>, French <cr1Za>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made from barley or almonds, and orangeflower water.
orgulous	ety	C13: from Old French, from orgueil pride, from Frankish urg*_oli (unattested)
orgulous	0.
	syl	or+gu+lous
	pron	<1c:gjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	proud.
orgy	ety	C16: from French orgies, from Latin orgia, from Greek: nocturnal festival &- @!or+gi+#!as+tic adj.
orgies	infl
	head	orgy
	syl	or:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orgy	1.
	syl	or:gy
	pron	<1c:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild gathering marked by promiscuous sexual activity, excessive drinking, etc.
orgy	2.
	syl	or:gy
	pron	<1c:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of immoderate or frenzied indulgence.
orgy	3.
	syl	or:gy
	pron	<1c:Ji>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	secret religious rites of Dionysus, Bacchus, etc., marked by drinking, dancing, and songs.
oribi	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, probably from Hottentot arab 
oribi	infl
	or	oribis
	syl	o:ri+bi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oribis	infl
	head	oribi
	or	oribi
	syl	o:ri+bis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oribi	0.
	syl	o:ri+bi
	pron	<1oribi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small African antelope, of grasslands and bush south of the Sahara, with fawn-coloured coat and, in the male, ridged spikelike horns.
oriel	ety	C14: from Old French oriol gallery, perhaps from Medieval Latin auleolum niche
oriel	0.
	syl	o:ri+el
	pron	<1c:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a bay window, esp. one that is supported by one or more brackets or corbels. Also called: {oriel window}.
orient	ety	C18: via French from Latin ori*_ens rising (sun), from or*_ir*_i to rise
orient	1.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	another word for {east}. Compare {occident}.
orient	2.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the eastern sky or the dawn.
orient	3.a.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the iridescent lustre of a pearl.
orient	3.b.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	orient pearls.
orient	4.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pearl of high quality.
orient	5.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now chiefly poetic.
	def	oriental.
orient	6.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of the sun, stars, etc.
	def	rising.
orient	7.
	syl	o:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri2ent>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {orientate}.
Orient	1.
	syl	O:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the countries east of the Mediterranean.
Orient	2.
	syl	O:ri+ent
	pron	<1c:ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the eastern hemisphere.
oriental	0.
	syl	o:ri+en+tal
	pron	<2c:ri1entL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {eastern}. Compare {occidental}.
Oriental	1.
	syl	O:ri+en+tal
	pron	<2c:ri1entL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to the Orient.
Oriental	2.
	syl	O:ri+en+tal
	pron	<2c:ri1entL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographical region consisting of southeastern Asia from India to Borneo, Java, and the Philippines.
Oriental	3.
	syl	O:ri+en+tal
	pron	<2c:ri1entL>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an inhabitant, esp. a native, of the Orient.
Orientalism	1.
	syl	O:ri+en+tal+ism
	pron	<2c:ri1ent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of or de?!votion to the Orient.
Orientalism	2.
	syl	O:ri+en+tal+ism
	pron	<2c:ri1ent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Oriental quality, style, or trait.
Orientalist	sub
	head	Orientalism
	syl	O:ri+1en+tal+ist
	pos	n.
Orientalistic	sub
	head	Orientalism
	syl	O:ri+2en+tal+1ist+ic
	pos	adj.
Orientalise	alt
	head	Orientalize
	or	Orientalize
	syl	O:ri+en+tal+ise
	pron	<2c:ri1ent*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
Orientalize	0.
	or	Orientalise
	syl	O:ri+en+tal+ize
	pron	<2c:ri1ent*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, become, or treat as Oriental.
Orientalization	sub
	head	Orientalize
	or	Orientalisation
	syl	O:ri+2en+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Orientalisation	sub
	head	Orientalize
	or	Orientalization
	syl	O:ri+2en+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
orientate	1.
	syl	o:ri+en+tate
	pron	<1c:rien2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust or align (oneself or something else) according to surroundings or circumstances.
orientate	2.
	syl	o:ri+en+tate
	pron	<1c:rien2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to position, align, or set (a map, surveying instrument, etc.) with reference to the points of the compass or other specific directions.
orientate	3.
	syl	o:ri+en+tate
	pron	<1c:rien2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or build (a church) in an easterly direction.
orientation	1.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of orientating or the state of being orientated.
orientation	2.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	position or positioning with relation to the points of the compass or other specific directions.
orientation	3.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the adjustment or alignment of oneself or one's ideas to surroundings or circumstances.
orientation	4.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {orientation course}.
orientation	4.a.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a course, programme, lecture, etc., introducing a new situation or environment.
orientation	4.b.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an orientation talk.
orientation	5.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the knowledge of one's own temporal, social, and practical circumstances in life.
orientation	6.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the change in position of the whole or part of an organism in response to a stimulus, such as light.
orientation	7.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the relative dispositions of atoms, ions, or groups in molecules or crystals.
orientation	8.
	syl	o:ri+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2c:rien1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the siting of a church on an east-west axis, usually with the altar at the E end.
orientational	sub
	head	orientation
	syl	o:ri+en+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Oriente	0.
	syl	O:ri+en+te
	pron	<2c:ri1entA>, Spanish <o1rjAntA>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E Cuba: the largest province in the country; scene of many revolts, notably of Fidel Castro's overthrow of the Batista regime in 1959. Capital: Santiago de Cuba. Pop.: 2998972 (1970). Area: 36591 sq. km (14128 sq. miles).
orienteering	0.
	syl	or:i+en+teer+ing
	pron	<2c:rien1ti*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sport in which contestants race on foot over a course consisting of checkpoints found with the aid of a map and a compass.
orifice	ety	C16: via French from Late Latin *_orificium, from Latin *_os mouth+ facere to make
orifice	0.
	syl	or:i+fice
	pron	<1orifis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly technical.
	def	an opening or mouth into a cavity; vent; aperture.
oriflamme	ety	C15: via Old French, from Latin aurum gold+ flamma flame
oriflamme	0.
	syl	or:i+flamme
	pron	<1ori2fl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarlet flag, originally of the abbey of St. Denis in N France, adopted as the national banner of France in the Middle Ages.
orig	1.
	syl	orig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	origin.
orig	2.
	syl	orig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	original(ly).
origami	ety	from Japanese, from ori a folding+ kami paper
origami	0.
	syl	o:ri+ga+mi
	pron	<2ori1ga:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process, originally Japanese, of paper folding.
origan	ety	C16: from Latin or*_iganum, from Greek origanon an aromatic herb, perhaps marjoram; compare #7oregano 
origan	0.
	syl	o:ri+gan
	pron	<1orig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{marjoram} (sense 2)}.
Origen	0.
	syl	Or:i:gen
	pron	<1ori2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	??185-??254 #7a.d., Christian theologian, born in Alexandria. His writings include a synopsis of the Old Testament, a defence of Christianity, and a statement of Christian theology.
origin	ety	C16: from French origine, from Latin or*_ig*_o beginning, birth, from or*_ir*_i to rise, spring from
origin	1.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	def	a primary source; derivation.
origin	2.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning of something; first stage or part.
origin	3.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	ancestry or parentage; birth extraction.
origin	4.a.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a muscle, opposite its point of insertion.
origin	4.b.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning of a nerve or blood vessel or the site where it first starts to branch out.
origin	5.a.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of intersection of coordinate axes or planes.
origin	5.b.
	syl	or:i+gin
	pron	<1oriJin>
	pos	n.
	def	the point whose coordinates are all zero. See also {pole} %2 (sense 7).
original	1.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an origin or beginning.
original	2.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fresh and unusual; novel.
original	3.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to think of or carry out new ideas or concepts.
original	4.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being that from which a copy, translation, etc., is made.
original	5.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	the first and genuine form of something, from which others are derived.
original	6.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing used as a model in art or literature.
original	7.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose way of thinking is unusual or creative.
original	8.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	an unconventional or strange person.
original	9.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	the first form or occurrence of some?!thing.
original	10.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal
	pron	<*1riJinL>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {originator}.
originalities	infl
	head	originality
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
originality	1.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+i:ty
	pron	<*2riJi1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being original.
originality	2.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+i:ty
	pron	<*2riJi1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to create or inno?!vate.
originality	3.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+i:ty
	pron	<*2riJi1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something original.
originally	1.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+ly
	pron	<*1riJin*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the first place.
originally	2.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+ly
	pron	<*1riJin*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an original way.
originally	3.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal+ly
	pron	<*1riJin*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	with reference to the origin or beginning.
original sin	0.
	syl	o:rig:i+nal sin
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a state of sin held to be innate in man?!kind as the descendants of Adam.
originate	1.
	syl	o:rig:i+nate
	pron	<*1riJi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring into being.
originate	2.
	syl	o:rig:i+nate
	pron	<*1riJi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. of a bus, train, etc.
	def	to begin its journey at a specified point.
origination	sub
	head	originate
	syl	o:2rig:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
originator	sub
	head	originate
	syl	o:1rig:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
orinasal	ety	C19: from Latin *_or- (from *_os mouth)+#7nasal 
orinasal	1.
	syl	o:ri+na+sal
	pron	<2c:ri1nAzL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced with simultaneous oral and nasal articulation.
orinasal	2.
	syl	o:ri+na+sal
	pron	<2c:ri1nAzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an orinasal speech sound.
orinasally	sub
	head	orinasal
	syl	o:ri+1na+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
Orinoco	0.
	syl	O:ri+no+co
	pron	<2ori1n*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N South America, rising in S Venezuela and flowing west, then north as part of the border between Colombia and Venezuela, then east to the Atlantic by a great delta: the third largest river system in South America, draining an area of 945000 sq. km (365000 sq. miles); reaches a width of 22 km (14 miles) during the rainy season. Length: about 2575 km (1600 miles).
oriole	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin oryolus, from Latin aureolus, diminutive of aureus, from aurum gold
oriole	1.
	syl	o:ri+ole
	pron	<1c:ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the mainly tropical Old World family such as ({golden oriole}) , having a long pointed bill and a mostly yellow-and-black plumage.
oriole	2.
	syl	o:ri+ole
	pron	<1c:ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any American songbird of the family esp. those of the genus such as the Baltimore oriole, with a typical male plumage of black with either orange or yellow.
Orion	H1.0.
	syl	O:ri:on
	pron	<*1rI*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Boeotian giant famed as a great hunter, who figures in several tales.
Orionis	infl
	head	Orion
	syl	O:ri:o+nis
	pron	<2c:ri1*unis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Orion	H2.0.
	syl	O:ri+on
	pron	<*1rI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	constellation near Canis Major containing two first magnitude stars (Betelgeuse and Rigel) and a distant low density emission nebule (the {Orion Nebula}) .
orison	ety	C12: from Old French oreison, from Late Latin *_or*_ati*_o, from Latin: speech, from *_or*_are to speak
orison	0.
	syl	or:i+son
	pron	<1orizN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	another word for {prayer} %1.
Orissa	0.
	syl	O:ris+sa
	pron	<o1ris*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E India, on the Bay of Bengal: part of the province of Bihar and Orissa (1912-36); enlarged by the addition of 25 native states in 1949. Capital: Bhubaneswar. Pop.: 21944615 (1971). Area: 155825 sq. km (60164 sq. miles). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Oriya	infl
	syl	O:ri+ya
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Oriya	1.
	syl	O:ri+ya
	pron	<o1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of India living chiefly in Orissa and neighbouring states.
Oriya	2.
	syl	O:ri+ya
	pron	<o1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state language of Orissa, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
Orizaba	1.
	syl	O:ri+za+ba
	pron	<2c:ri1za:b*>, Spanish <2ori1$Ta$Ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in SE Mexico, in Veracruz state. Pop.: 108283 (1974 est.).
Pico de	2.
	head	Orizaba
	syl	Pico de.
	def	the Spanish name for {Citlalt*'epetl}.
Orjonikidze	0.
	syl	Or+jo+ni+ki+dze
	pron	Russian <arJ*ni1kidzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ordzhonikidze}.
Orkney Islands	alt
	head	Orkneys
	or	Orkneys
	syl	Ork+ney Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Orkneys	0.
	or	Orkney Islands
	syl	Ork+neys
	pron	<1c:kniz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of over 70 islands off the NE coast of Scotland, separated from the mainland by the Pentland Firth: constitutes an island authority of Scotland; low-lying and treeless; prehistoric remains. Administrative centre: Kirkwall. Pop.: 17748 (1976 est.). Area: 974 sq. km (376 sq. miles).
orle	ety	C16: from French, from ourler to hem
orle	0.
	syl	orle
	pron	<c:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a border around a shield.
Orl'eanais	0.
	syl	Or+l*'e:a+nais
	pron	French <crlAa1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of N central France, centred on Orl*'eans.
Orleanist	0.
	syl	Or+le:an+ist
	pron	<c:1li*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of the Orl*'eans branch of the French Bourbons.
Orl'eans	H1.0.
	syl	Or+l*'e+ans
	pron	<c:1li*nz>, French <crlA1?~a>, French <crlA1?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central France, on the River Loire: famous for its deliverance by Joan of Arc from the long English siege in 1429; university (1305); an important rail and road junction. Pop.: 105956 (1975).
Louis Philippe Joseph	infl
	head	Orl'eans
	syl	Lou:is Phi:lippe Joseph
	pron	<lwi filip Zo1zef), Duc d'Orl*'Aans, known as>
	pos	n.
Orlon	0.
	syl	Or+lon
	pron	<1c:lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a crease-resistant acrylic fibre or fabric used for clothing, furnishings, etc.
orlop	ety	C15: from Dutch overloopen to run over, spill. See #7over, leap 
orlop deck	alt
	head	orlop
	or	orlop
	syl	or+lop deck
	pron	<1c:lop>
	pos	n.
orlop	0.
	or	orlop deck
	syl	or+lop
	pron	<1c:lop>
	pos	n.
	usage	Nautical. in a vessel with four or more decks
	def	the lowest deck.
Orly	0.
	syl	Or:ly
	pron	<1c:lE>, French <cr1li>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of SE Paris, France, with an international airport. Pop.: 26244 (1975).
Eugene	infl
	head	Ormandy
	syl	Eu:gene.
	pos	n.
Ormandy	0.
	syl	Or:man:dy
	pron	<1c:m*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1899, U.S. conductor born in Hungary.
Ormazd	ety	from Persian, from Avestan Ahura-Mazda, from ahura spirit+ mazd*_a wise
Ormuzd	alt
	head	Ormazd
	or	Ormazd
	syl	Or+muzd
	pron	<1c:m*zd>
	pos	n.
Ormazd	0.
	or	Ormuzd
	syl	Or+mazd
	pron	<1c:m*zd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoroastrianism.
	def	the creative deity, embodiment of good and opponent of Ahriman. Also called: {Ahura Mazda}.
ormer	ety	C17: from French (Guernsey dialect), apparently from Latin auris ear+ mare sea
ormer	1.
	syl	or+mer
	pron	<1c:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sea-ear}. an edible marine gastropod mollusc, that has an ear-shaped shell perforated with holes and occurs near the Channel Islands.
ormer	2.
	syl	or+mer
	pron	<1c:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other abalone.
ormolu	ety	C18: from French or moulu ground gold
ormolu	1.a.
	syl	or+mo+lu
	pron	<1c:m*2lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold-coloured alloy of copper, tin, or zinc used to decorate furniture, mouldings, etc.
ormolu	1.b.
	syl	or+mo+lu
	pron	<1c:m*2lu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an ormolu clock.
ormolu	2.
	syl	or+mo+lu
	pron	<1c:m*2lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	gold prepared to be used for gilding.
Ormuz	0.
	syl	Or+muz
	pron	<1c:m^z>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Hormuz}.
ornament	ety	C14: from Latin orn*_amentum, from orn*_are to adorn &- @!or+na+men+#!ta+tion n.
ornament	1.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that enhances the appearance of a person or thing.
ornament	2.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	decorations collectively.
	exam	1	she was totally without ornament.
ornament	3.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small decorative object.
ornament	4.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something regarded as a source of pride or beauty.
ornament	5.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of several decorations, such as the trill, mordent, etc., occurring chiefly as improvised embellishments in ba?!roque music.
ornament	6.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with or as if with ornaments.
ornament	7.
	syl	or+na+ment
	pron	<1c:n*2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as an ornament to.
ornamental	1.
	syl	or+na+men+tal
	pron	<2c:n*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of value as an ornament; decorative.
ornamental	2.
	syl	or+na+men+tal
	pron	<2c:n*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	used to decorate houses, gardens, etc.
ornamental	3.
	syl	or+na+men+tal
	pron	<2c:n*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant cultivated for show or decoration.
ornamentally	sub
	head	ornamental
	syl	or+na+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
ornate	ety	C15: from Latin orn*_are to decorate
ornate	1.
	syl	or+nate
	pron	<c:1nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavily or elaborately decorated.
ornate	2.
	syl	or+nate
	pron	<c:1nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of style in writing, etc.
	def	over-embellished; flowery.
ornately	sub
	head	ornate
	syl	or+1nate+ly
	pos	adv.
ornateness	sub
	head	ornate
	syl	or+1nate+ness
	pos	n.
Orne	0.
	syl	Orne
	pron	French <crn>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NW France, in Basse-Normandy. Capital: Alen*,con. Pop.: 300375 (1975). Area: 6144 sq. km (2396 sq. miles).
ornery	ety	C19: alteration of #7ordinary 
ornery	1.
	syl	or+ner:y
	pron	<1c:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect or informal.; U.S.
	def	stubborn or vile-tempered.
ornery	2.
	syl	or+ner:y
	pron	<1c:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect or informal.; U.S.
	def	low; treacherous.
	exam	1	an ornery trick.
ornery	3.
	syl	or+ner:y
	pron	<1c:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect or informal.
	def	ordinary.
orneriness	sub
	head	ornery
	syl	or+ner:i+ness
	pos	n.
ornis	ety	C19: from Greek: bird
ornis	0.
	syl	or+nis
	pron	<1c:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {avifauna}.
ornithic	ety	C19: from Greek ornithikos, from ornis bird
ornithic	0.
	syl	or+nith+ic
	pron	<c:1niTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to birds or a bird fauna.
ornithine	ety	C19: from ornithuric (acid) secreted in the urine of birds, from #7ornitho +-#7uric 
ornithine	0.
	syl	or+ni+thine
	pron	<1c:ni2TEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid produced from arginine by hydrolysis: involved in the formation of urea in the liver; diaminopentanoic acid. Formula: NH\2(CH\2)\3CHNH\2COOH.
ornithischian	ety	C20: from #7ornitho -#7+ Greek ischion hip joint
ornithischian	1.
	syl	or+ni+this+chi:an
	pron	<2c:ni1Tiski*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of dinosaurs that included the ornithopods, stegosaurs, ankylosaurs, and triceratops.
ornithischian	2.
	syl	or+ni+this+chi:an
	pron	<2c:ni1Tiski*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any dinosaur of the order
ornitho-	ety	from Greek ornis, ornith- bird
ornith	alt
	head	ornithol
	or	ornithol
	syl	ornith.
ornithol	1.
	or	ornith
	syl	ornithol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ornithological.
ornithol	2.
	or	ornith
	syl	ornithol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ornithology.
ornithology	0.
	syl	or+ni+thol+o:gy
	pron	<2c:ni1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of birds, including their physiology, classification, ecology, and behaviour.
ornithological	sub
	head	ornithology
	syl	or+ni+tho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2c:niT*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
ornithologically	sub
	head	ornithology
	syl	or+ni+tho+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ornithologist	sub
	head	ornithology
	syl	or+ni+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
ornithomancy	0.
	syl	or+ni+tho+man+cy
	pron	<1c:ni$T*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination from the flight and cries of birds.
ornithopod	0.
	syl	or+ni+tho+pod
	pron	<1c:niT*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbivorous typically bipedal ornithischian dinosaur of the suborder including the iguanodon.
ornithopter	0.
	syl	or+ni+thop+ter
	pron	<1c:ni2Topt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavier-than-air craft sustained in and propelled through the air by flapping wings. Also called: {orthopter}.
ornithorhynchus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7ornitho -#7+ Greek rhunkhos bill
ornithorhynchus	0.
	syl	or+ni+tho+rhyn+chus
	pron	<2c:niT*u1riGk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {duck-billed platypus}.
ornithoscopy	0.
	syl	or+ni+thos+co+py
	pron	<2cni1$Tosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination from the observation of birds.
ornithosis	0.
	syl	or+ni+tho+sis
	pron	<2c:ni1T*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a viral disease of birds that is occasionally transmitted to man. See {psittacosis}.
oro-	ety	from Greek oros 
oro-	H1.0.
	syl	o:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	mountain.
	exam	1	orogeny;
	exam	2	orography.
oro-	ety	from Latin, from *_os 
oro-	H2.0.
	syl	o:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	oral; mouth.
	exam	1	oromaxillary.
orobanchaceous	ety	via Latin from Greek orobankh*_e broomrape
orobanchaceous	0.
	syl	or:o+ban+cha+ceous
	pron	<2c:r*ub@G1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants all of which are root parasites, including broomrape and toothwort.
orogenesis	alt
	head	orogeny
	or	orogeny
	syl	o:ro+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2or*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
orogeny	0.
	or	orogenesis
	syl	o:rog+e:ny
	pron	<o1roJini>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of mountain ranges by intense upward displacement of the earth's crust.
orogenic	sub
	head	orogeny
	or	orogenetic
	syl	o:ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2or*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
orogenetic	sub
	head	orogeny
	or	orogenic
	syl	o:ro+ge+net+ic
	pron	<2or*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
orogenically	sub
	head	orogeny
	or	orogenetically
	syl	o:ro+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orogenetically	sub
	head	orogeny
	or	orogenically
	syl	o:ro+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orology	alt
	head	orography
	or	orography
	syl	o:rol+o:gy
	pron	<o1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
orography	0.
	or	orology
	syl	o:rog+ra+phy
	pron	<o1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or mapping of relief, esp. of mountains.
orographer	sub
	head	orography
	or	orologist
	syl	o:1rog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
orologist	sub
	head	orography
	or	orographer
	syl	o:1rol:o+gist
	pos	n.
orographic	sub
	head	orography
	or	orological
	syl	or:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2or*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
orological	sub
	head	orography
	or	orographic
	syl	or:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2or*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
orographically	sub
	head	orography
	or	orologically
	syl	2or:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orologically	sub
	head	orography
	or	orographically
	syl	2or:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
oroide	ety	C19: from French or gold+-#7oid 
oroide	0.
	syl	o:ro+ide
	pron	<1c:r*u2Id>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy containing copper, tin, and other metals, used as imitation gold.
orometer	ety	C19: from #7oro -%1 (mountain, altitude)+-#7meter 
orometer	0.
	syl	o:rom+e:ter
	pron	<o1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aneroid barometer with an altitude scale.
Orontes	0.
	syl	O:ron+tes
	pron	<o1rontEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Asia, rising in Lebanon and flowing north through Syria into Turkey, where it turns west to the Mediterranean. Length: 571 km (355 miles). Arabic name: {Asi}.
orotund	ety	C18: from Latin phrase ore rotundo with rounded mouth
orotund	1.
	syl	or:o+tund
	pron	<1or*u2t^nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the voice
	def	resonant; booming.
orotund	2.
	syl	or:o+tund
	pron	<1or*u2t^nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech or writing
	def	bombastic; pompous.
Jos'e Clemente	infl
	head	Orozco
	syl	Jo:s*'e Cle:men:te
	pron	<$xo1sA> <klA1mAntA>
	pos	n.
Orozco	0.
	syl	O:roz:co
	pron	Spanish <o1rosko>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1949, Mexican painter, noted for his monumental humanistic murals.
orphan	ety	C15: from Late Latin orphanus, from Greek orphanos; compare Latin orbus bereaved
orphan	1.a.
	syl	or+phan
	pron	<1c:f*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a child, one or (more commonly) both of whose parents are dead.
orphan	1.b.
	syl	or+phan
	pron	<1c:f*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an orphan child.
orphan	2.
	syl	or+phan
	pron	<1c:f*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of one or both parents.
orphanage	1.
	syl	or+phan+age
	pron	<1c:f*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution for orphans and abandoned children.
orphanage	2.
	syl	or+phan+age
	pron	<1c:f*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being an orphan.
orpharion	ety	C16: from O#7rph (#7eus) #7+ Arion, musicians of Greek mythology
orpharion	0.
	syl	or+phar:i+on
	pron	<c:1f@ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large lute in use during the 16th and 17th centuries.
Orphean	1.
	syl	Or+phe:an
	pron	<1c:fi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Orpheus.
Orphean	2.
	syl	Or+phe:an
	pron	<1c:fi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	melodious or enchanting.
Orpheus	0.
	syl	Or:phe:us
	pron	<1c:fi*s>, <-fju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a poet and lyre-player credited with the authorship of the poems forming the basis of Orphism. He married Eurydice and sought her in Hades after her death. He failed to win her back and was killed by a band of Bacchantes.
Orphic	1.
	syl	Or+phic
	pron	<1c:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Orpheus or Orphism.
Orphic	2.
	syl	Or+phic
	pron	<1c:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	mystical or occult.
Orphically	sub
	head	Orphic
	syl	Or+phi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Orphism	0.
	syl	Or+phism
	pron	<1c:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mystery religion of ancient Greece, widespread from the 6th century onwards, combining pre-Hellenic beliefs, the Thracian cult of (Dionysius) Zagreus, etc.
Orphistic	sub
	head	Orphism
	syl	Or+1phis+tic
	pos	adj.
orphrey	ety	C13 orfreis, from Old French, from Late Latin aurifrisium, auriphrygium, from Latin aurum gold+ Phrygius Phrygian
orfray	alt
	head	orphrey
	or	orphrey
	syl	or+fray
	pron	<1c:fri>
	pos	n.
orphrey	0.
	or	orfray
	syl	or+phrey
	pron	<1c:fri>
	pos	n.
	def	a richly embroidered band or border, esp. on an ecclesiastical vestment.
orpiment	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin auripigmentum gold pigment
orpiment	0.
	syl	or+pi+ment
	pron	<1c:pim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow mineral consisting of arsenic trisulphide in monoclinic crystalline form occurring in association with realgar: is an ore of arsenic. Formula: As\2S\3.
orpine	ety	C14: from Old French, apparently from #7orpiment (perhaps referring to the yellow flowers of a related species)
orpin	alt
	head	orpine
	or	orpine
	syl	or+pin
	pron	<1c:pin>
	pos	n.
orpine	0.
	or	orpin
	syl	or+pine
	pron	<1c:pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a succulent perennial N temperate crassulaceous plant, with toothed leaves and heads of small purplish-white flowers. Also called: {livelong} (Brit.), {live-forever} (U.S.).
Orpington	H1.1.
	syl	Or+ping+ton
	pron	<1c:piGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy breed of domestic fowl of various single colours, laying brown eggs.
Orpington	H1.2.
	syl	Or+ping+ton
	pron	<1c:piGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of brown duck with an orange bill.
Orpington	H2.0.
	syl	Or+ping+ton
	pron	<1c:piGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of SE London, part of the Greater London borough of Bromley since 1965.
orrery	ety	C18: originally made for Charles Boyle, Earl of Orrery 
ries	infl
	head	orrery
	syl	+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orrery	0.
	syl	or+re+ry
	pron	<1or*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical model of the solar system in which the planets can be moved at the correct relative velocities around the sun.
orris	ety	C16: variant of #7iris 
orrice	alt
	head	orris
	or	orris
	syl	or+rice
	pron	<1oris>
	pos	n.
orris	1.
	or	orrice
	syl	or+ris
	pron	<1oris>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various irises, esp. that have fragrant rhizomes.
orris	2.
	or	orrice
	syl	or+ris
	pron	<1oris>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {orrisroot}. the rhizome of such a plant, prepared and used as perfume.
Orsini	0.
	syl	Or:si:ni
	pron	Italian <or1sEni>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian aristocratic family that was prominent in Rome from the 12th to the 18th century.
Orsk	0.
	syl	Orsk
	pron	Russian <crsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S central Soviet Union, on the Ural River: a major railway and industrial centre, with an oil refinery linked by pipeline with the Emba field (on the Caspian). Pop.: 240000 (1975 est.).
ortanique	ety	C20: from #7or (#7ange) #7+tan (#7gerine) #7+ (#7un) ?!#7ique 
Cape	infl
	head	Ortegal
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Ortegal	0.
	syl	Or+te+gal
	pron	Spanish <2ortA1$Gal>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in NW Spain, projecting into the Bay of Biscay.
Jos'e	infl
	head	Ortega y Gasset
	syl	Jo:s*'e
	pron	<$xo1sA>
	pos	n.
Ortega y Gasset	0.
	syl	Or:te:ga y Gas:set
	pron	Spanish <or1tA$Ga>, Spanish <i> <ga1sAt>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1955, Spanish essayist and philosopher. His best-known work is (1930).
Orth	0.
	syl	Orth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Orthodox (religion).
orthicon	ety	C20: from #7ortho -#7+icon (#7oscope) 
orthicon	0.
	syl	or+thi+con
	pron	<1c:Ti2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {image orthicon}.
ortho-	ety	from Greek orthos straight, right, upright
ortho-	1.
	syl	or:tho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	straight or upright.
	exam	1	orthotropous.
ortho-	2.
	syl	or:tho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	perpendicular or at right angles.
	exam	1	orthoclastic.
ortho-	3.
	syl	or:tho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	correct or right.
	exam	1	orthodontics;
	exam	2	orthodox;
	exam	3	or?!thography;
	exam	4	orthoptics.
ortho-	4.
	syl	or:tho-
	usage	before a vowel; often in italics
	def	denoting an organic compound containing a benzene ring with substituents attached to adjacent carbon atoms (the 1,2- positions).
	exam	1	orthodinitrobenzene.
ortho-	5.
	syl	or:tho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting an oxyacid regarded as the highest hydrated form of the anhydride or a salt of such an acid.
	exam	1	orthophosphoric acid.
ortho-	6.
	syl	or:tho-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting a diatomic substance in which the spins of the two atoms are parallel.
	exam	1	orthohydrogen.
orthoboric acid	0.
	syl	or:tho+bo+ric ac:id
	pron	<2c:T*u1bc:rik>
	pos	n.
	def	the more formal name for {{boric acid} (sense 1)}.
orthocenter	alt
	head	orthocentre
	or	orthocentre
	syl	or:tho+cen+ter
	pron	<1c:T*u2sent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
orthocentre	0.
	or	orthocenter
	syl	or:tho+cen+tre
	pron	<1c:T*u2sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of intersection of any two altitudes of a triangle.
orthocephalous	alt
	head	orthocephalic
	or	orthocephalic
	syl	or:tho+ceph:a+lous
	pron	<2c:T*u1sef*l*s>
	pos	adj.
orthocephalic	0.
	or	orthocephalous
	syl	or:tho+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2c:T*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a skull whose breadth is between 70 and 75 per cent of its length.
orthocephaly	sub
	head	orthocephalic
	syl	or:tho+1ceph:a+ly
	pos	n.
orthochromatic	0.
	syl	or:tho+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:T*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	of or relating to an emulsion giving a rendering of relative light intensities of different colours that corresponds approximately to the colour sensitivity of the eye, esp. one that is insensitive to red light.
orthochromatic	xref
	syl	or:tho+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2c:T*ukr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {ortho}. Compare {panchromatic}.
orthochromatism	sub
	head	orthochromatic
	syl	or:tho+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<2c:T*u1kr*um*?!2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
orthoclase	0.
	syl	or:tho+clase
	pron	<1c:T*u2klAs>, <-2klAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or coloured feldspar mineral consisting of an aluminium silicate of potassium in monoclinic crystalline form used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics and as a gemstone. Formula: KAlSi\3O\8.
orthodontia	alt
	head	orthodontics
	or	orthodontics
	syl	or:tho+don+ti:a
	pron	<2c:T*u1donti*>
	pos	n.
orthodontics	0.
	or	orthodontia
	syl	or:tho+don+tics
	pron	<2c:T*u1dontiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth. Also called: {dental orthopaedics}.
orthodontic	sub
	head	orthodontics
	syl	or:tho+1don+tic
	pos	adj.
orthodontist	sub
	head	orthodontics
	syl	or:tho+1don+tist
	pos	n.
orthodox	ety	C16: via Church Latin from Greek orthodoxos, from orthos correct+ doxa belief
orthodox	1.
	syl	or:tho+dox
	pron	<1c:T*2doks>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming with established or accepted standards, as in religion, behaviour, or attitudes.
orthodox	2.
	syl	or:tho+dox
	pron	<1c:T*2doks>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to the Christian faith as established by the early Church.
orthodoxly	sub
	head	orthodox
	syl	or:tho+2dox+ly
	pos	adv.
Orthodox	1.
	syl	Or:tho+dox
	pron	<1c:T*2doks>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Orthodox Church of the East.
Orthodox	2.
	syl	Or:tho+dox
	pron	<1c:T*2doks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to Orthodox Judaism.
Orthodox Church	1.
	syl	Or:tho+dox Church
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Byzantine Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Greek Orthodox Church}. the collective body of those Eastern Churches that were separated from the western Church in the 9th century and are in communion with the Greek patriarch of Constantinople.
Orthodox Church	2.
	syl	Or:tho+dox Church
	pos	n.
	def	any of these Churches.
Orthodox Judaism	0.
	syl	Or:tho+dox Ju+da+ism
	pos	n.
	def	the form of Judaism characterized by strict observance of the Mosaic Law as interpreted in the Talmud and the unfailing practice of personal devotions.
orthodoxies	infl
	head	orthodoxy
	syl	or:tho+dox:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orthodoxy	1.
	syl	or:tho+dox:y
	pron	<1c:T*2doksi>
	pos	n.
	def	orthodox belief or practice.
orthodoxy	2.
	syl	or:tho+dox:y
	pron	<1c:T*2doksi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being orthodox.
orthoepy	ety	C17: from Greek orthoepeia, from #7ortho- straight+ epos word
orthoepy	0.
	syl	or:tho+ep:y
	pron	<1c:T*u2epi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of correct or standard pronunciation.
orthoepic	sub
	head	orthoepy
	syl	or:tho+ep+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1epik>
	pos	adj.
orthoepically	sub
	head	orthoepy
	syl	or:tho+1ep:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orthogenesis	1.a.
	syl	or:tho+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2c:T*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	evolution of a group of organisms in a particular direction, which is generally predetermined.
orthogenesis	1.b.
	syl	or:tho+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2c:T*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that proposes such a development.
orthogenesis	2.
	syl	or:tho+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2c:T*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that there is a series of stages through which all cultures pass in the same order.
orthogenetic	sub
	head	orthogenesis
	syl	or:tho+ge+net+ic
	pron	<2c:T*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
orthogenetically	sub
	head	orthogenesis
	syl	or:tho+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orthogenic	1.
	syl	or:tho+gen+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	relating to corrective procedures designed to promote healthy development.
orthogenic	2.
	syl	or:tho+gen+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to orthogenesis.
orthogenically	sub
	head	orthogenic
	syl	or:tho+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orthognathous	0.
	syl	or+thog+na+thous
	pron	<c:1Togn*T*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	having normally aligned jaws.
orthognathism	sub
	head	orthognathous
	or	orthognathy
	syl	or+1thog+na+2thism
	pos	n.
orthognathy	sub
	head	orthognathous
	or	orthognathism
	syl	or+1thog+na+thy
	pos	n.
orthogonal	1.
	syl	or+thog:o+nal
	pron	<c:1Tog*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {orthographic}. relating to, consisting of, or involving right angles; perpendicular.
orthogonal	2.a.
	syl	or+thog:o+nal
	pron	<c:1Tog*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pair of vectors
	def	having a defined scalar product equal to zero.
orthogonal	2.b.
	syl	or+thog:o+nal
	pron	<c:1Tog*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pair of functions, etc.
	def	having a defined product equal to zero.
orthogonally	sub
	head	orthogonal
	syl	or+1thog:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
orthogonal matrix	0.
	syl	or+thog:o+nal ma+trix
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a matrix that is the inverse of its transpose so that any two rows or any two columns are orthogonal vectors. Compare {symmetric matrix}.
orthographical	alt
	head	orthographic
	or	orthographic
	syl	or:tho+graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
orthographic	1.
	or	orthographical
	syl	or:tho+graph+ic
	pron	<2c:T*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to spelling.
orthographic	2.
	or	orthographical
	syl	or:tho+graph+ic
	pron	<2c:T*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another word for {orthogonal} (sense 1).
orthographically	sub
	head	orthographic
	syl	or:tho+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
orthographies	infl
	head	orthography
	syl	or+thog+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orthography	1.
	syl	or+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<c:1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a writing system.
orthography	2.a.
	syl	or+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<c:1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	spelling considered to be correct.
orthography	2.b.
	syl	or+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<c:1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles underlying spelling.
orthography	3.
	syl	or+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<c:1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of spelling.
orthographer	sub
	head	orthography
	or	orthographist
	syl	or+1thog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
orthographist	sub
	head	orthography
	or	orthographer
	syl	or+1thog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
orthohydrogen	0.
	syl	or:tho+hy+dro+gen
	pron	<2c:T*u1hIdr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the form of molecular hydrogen, constituting about 75 per cent of the total at normal temperatures, in which the nuclei of the atoms spin in the same direction. Compare {parahydrogen}.
orthomorphic	0.
	syl	or:tho+mor+phic
	pron	<2c:T*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geography.
	def	another word for {{conformal} (sense 2)}.
orthopedics	alt
	head	orthopaedics
	or	orthopaedics
	syl	or:tho+pe:dics
	pron	<2c:T*1pEdiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	U.S.
orthopaedics	1.
	or	orthopedics
	syl	or:tho+pae:dics
	pron	<2c:T*1pEdiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of surgery concerned with disorders of the spine and joints and the repair of deformities of these parts.
dental orthopaedics	2.
	head	orthopaedics
	syl	dental orthopaedics.
	def	another name for {orthodontics}.
orthopaedic	sub
	head	orthopaedics
	or	orthopedic
	syl	or:tho+1pae:dic
	pos	adj.
orthopedic	sub
	head	orthopaedics
	or	orthopaedic
	syl	or:tho+1pe:dic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
orthopaedist	sub
	head	orthopaedics
	or	orthopedist
	syl	or:tho+1pae:dist
	pos	n.
orthopedist	sub
	head	orthopaedics
	or	orthopaedist
	syl	or:tho+1pe:dist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
orthophosphate	0.
	syl	or:tho+phos+phate
	pron	<2c:T*u1fosfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of orthophosphoric acid.
orthophosphoric acid	0.
	syl	or:tho+phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pron	<2c:T*ufos1forik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble solid tribasic acid used in the manufacture of fertilizers and soaps. Formula: H\3PO\4. Also called: {phosphoric acid}.
orthophosphorous acid	0.
	syl	or:tho+phos+pho+rous ac:id
	pron	<2c:T*u1fosf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellowish hygroscopic crystalline dibasic acid. Formula: H\3PO\3. Also called: {phosphorous acid}.
orthopsychiatry	0.
	syl	or:tho+psy+chi:a+try
	pron	<2c:T*usI1kI*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and treatment of mental disorders with emphasis on prevention during childhood.
orthopsychiatric	sub
	head	orthopsychiatry
	syl	or:tho+psy+chi+at+ric
	pron	<2c:T*u2sIki1@trik>
	pos	adj.
orthopsychiatrist	sub
	head	orthopsychiatry
	syl	or:tho+psy+1chi:a+trist
	pos	n.
orthopter	0.
	syl	or+thop+ter
	pron	<1c:Topt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ornithopter}.
orthopteron	alt
	head	orthopteran
	or	orthopteran
	syl	or+thop+ter+on
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
orthopterans	infl
	head	orthopteran
	or	orthoptera
	syl	or+thop+ter+ans
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orthoptera	infl
	head	orthopteran
	or	orthopterans
	syl	or+thop+ter:a
	pron	<-t*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orthopteran	0.
	or	orthopteron
	syl	or+thop+ter+an
	pron	<c:1Topt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any orthopterous insect.
orthopteran	alt
	head	orthopterous
	or	orthopterous
	syl	or+thop+ter+an
	pos	adj.
orthopterous	0.
	or	orthopteran
	syl	or+thop+ter+ous
	pron	<c:1Topt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a large order of insects, including crickets, locusts, and grasshoppers, having leathery forewings and membranous hind wings, hind legs adapted for leaping, and organs of stridulation.
orthoptic	0.
	syl	or+thop+tic
	pron	<c:1Toptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to normal binocular vision.
orthoptics	0.
	syl	or+thop+tics
	pron	<c:1$Toptiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science or practice of correcting defective vision, as by exercises to strengthen weak eye muscles.
orthorhombic	0.
	syl	or:tho+rhom+bic
	pron	<2c:T*u1rombik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	relating to the crystal system characterized by three mutually perpendicu?!lar unequal axes. Also: {rhombic, trimetric}.
orthoscope	0.
	syl	or:tho+scope
	pron	<1c:T*u2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med., obsolete.
	def	a 19th-century instrument for viewing the fundus of the eye through a layer of water, which eliminates distortion caused by the cornea.
orthoscopic	1.
	syl	or:tho+scop+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or produced by normal vision.
orthoscopic	2.
	syl	or:tho+scop+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding an undistorted image.
orthostichy	ety	C19: from #7ortho -#7+ Greek stikhos 
orthostichies	infl
	head	orthostichy
	syl	or+thos+ti+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
orthostichy	1.
	syl	or+thos+ti+chy
	pron	<c:1Tostiki>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary vertical line that connects a row of leaves on a stem.
orthostichy	2.
	syl	or+thos+ti+chy
	pron	<c:1Tostiki>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of leaves so connected.
orthostichy	xref
	syl	or+thos+ti+chy
	pron	<c:1Tostiki>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {parastichy}.
orthostichous	sub
	head	orthostichy
	syl	or+1thos+ti+chous
	pos	adj.
orthotone	1.
	syl	or+tho+tone
	pron	<1c:$T*u2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word
	def	having an inde?!pendent accent. {~}
orthotone	2.
	syl	or+tho+tone
	pron	<1c:$T*u2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	an independently accented word.
orthotropic	1.
	syl	or:tho+trop+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	relating to or showing growth that is in direct line with the stimulus.
orthotropic	2.
	syl	or:tho+trop+ic
	pron	<2c:T*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a material
	def	having different elastic properties in different planes.
orthotropism	sub
	head	orthotropic
	syl	or+thot+ro+pism
	pron	<c:1Totr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
orthotropous	0.
	syl	or+thot+ro+pous
	pron	<c:1Totr*p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant ovule
	def	growing straight during development so that the micropyle is at the apex. Compare {anatropous}.
Ortles	0.
	syl	Ort+les
	pron	Italian <1crtlAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of the Alps in N Italy. Highest peak: 3899 m (12792 ft.). Also called: {Ort+ler} (#!@$$:tl$$).
ortolan	ety	C17: via French from Latin hortul*_anus, from hortulus, diminutive of hortus garden
ortolan	1.
	syl	or+to+lan
	pron	<1c:t*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ortolan bunting}. a brownish Old World bunting, regarded as a delicacy.
ortolan	2.
	syl	or+to+lan
	pron	<1c:t*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other small birds eaten as delicacies, esp. the bobolink.
orts	ety	C15: of Germanic origin; related to Dutch oorete, from oor- remaining+ ete food
orts	0.
	syl	orts
	pron	<c:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	scraps or leavings.
Oruro	0.
	syl	O:ru+ro
	pron	Spanish <o1ruro>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Bolivia: a former silver-mining centre; university (1892); tin, copper, and tungsten. Pop.: 119700 (1970 est.).
Orvieto	1.
	syl	Or+vie+to
	pron	Italian <or1vje:to>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in central Italy, in Umbria: Etruscan remains. Pop.: 23220 (1971). Latin name: {Urbs Vetus}.
Orvieto	2.
	syl	Or+vie+to
	pron	Italian <or1vje:to>
	pos	n.
	def	a light white wine from this region.
George	infl
	head	Orwell
	syl	George
	pos	n.
Orwell	0.
	syl	Or:well
	pron	<1c:w*l>, <-wel>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1903-50, English novelist and essayist, born in India. He is notable for his social criticism, as in (1932); his account of his experiences of the Spanish Civil War (1938); and his satirical novels (1945), an allegory on the Russian Revolution, and (1949), in which he depicts an authoritarian state of the future.
Orwellian	sub
	head	Orwell
	syl	Or+wel+li:an
	pron	<c:1weli*n>
	pos	adj.
-ory	ety	via Old French -orie, from Latin -*_orium, -*_oria 
-ory	H1.0.
	syl	-o:ry
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ory	H1.1.
	syl	-o:ry
	def	indicating a place for.
	exam	1	observatory.
-ory	H1.2.
	syl	-o:ry
	def	something having a specified use.
	exam	1	directory.
-ory	ety	via Old French -orie, from Latin -*_orius 
-ory	H2.0.
	syl	-o:ry
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	of or relating to; characterized by; having the effect of.
	exam	1	contributory;
	exam	2	promissory.
Oryol	0.
	syl	O:ryol
	pron	Russian <a1rjcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Orel}.
oryx	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek orux stonemason's axe, used also of the pointed horns of an antelope
oryxes	infl
	head	oryx
	or	oryx
	syl	or:yx:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oryx	infl
	or	oryxes
	syl	or:yx.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oryx	0.
	syl	or:yx
	pron	<1oriks>
	pos	n.
	def	any large African antelope of the genus typically having long straight nearly upright horns.
os	ety	C16: from Latin: bone; compare Greek osteon 
ossa	infl
	head	os
	syl	os:sa
	pron	<1os*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
os	H1.0.
	syl	os
	pron	<os>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the technical name for {bone}.
os	ety	C18: from Latin
ora	infl
	head	os
	syl	o:ra
	pron	<1c:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
os	H2.0.
	syl	os
	pron	<os>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	a mouth or mouthlike part or opening.
os	ety	C19 osar (pl.), from Swedish *%as (sing.) ridge
osar	infl
	head	os
	syl	o:sar
	pron	<1*usa:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
os	H3.0.
	syl	os
	pron	<*us>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {esker}.
Os	0.
	syl	Os
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	osmium.
os	1.
	syl	o.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	old series.
os	2.
	syl	o.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	only son.
os	3.
	syl	o.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {OS, O/S} out of stock.
os	4.
	syl	o.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {O.S., OS, O/S} outstanding.
OS	1.
	syl	O.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Old School.
OS	2.
	syl	O.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Old Style (method of reckoning dates).
OS	3.
	syl	O.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Ordinary Seaman.
OS	4.
	syl	O.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Ordnance Survey.
OS	5.
	syl	O.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	outsize.
OS	6.
	syl	O.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also {OS}. Old Saxon (language).
OSA	0.
	syl	O.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Order of Saint Augustine.
Osage	1.
	or	Osages
	syl	O:sage
	pron	<*u1sAJ>, <1*usAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in an area between the Missouri and Arkansas Rivers.
Osage	2.
	syl	O:sage
	pron	<*u1sAJ>, <1*usAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Siouan family.
Osage orange	1.
	syl	O:sage or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	a North American moraceous tree, grown for hedges and ornament.
Osage orange	2.
	syl	O:sage or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	the warty orange-like fruit of this plant.
Osaka	0.
	syl	O:sa+ka
	pron	<*u1sa:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on {Osaka Bay} (an inlet of the Pacific): the second largest city in Japan (the chief commercial city during feudal times); university (1931); an industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 2780000 (1975).
OSB	0.
	syl	O.S.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Order of Saint Benedict.
John (James) 	infl
	head	Osborne
	syl	John (James) .
	pos	n.
Osborne	0.
	syl	Os:borne
	pron	<1ozb*n>, <-2bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, English dramatist. His plays include (1956), containing the prototype of the angry young man, Jimmy Porter, (1957), and (1965).
Oscan	1.
	syl	Os+can
	pron	<1osk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct language of ancient S Italy belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family. See also {Osco-Umbrian}.
Oscan	2.
	syl	Os+can
	pron	<1osk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of this language; a Samnite.
Oscan	3.
	syl	Os+can
	pron	<1osk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this language.
oscar	ety	C20: rhyming slang, from Oscar Ashe (1871-1936), Australian actor
oscar	0.
	syl	os+car
	pron	<1osk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	cash; money.
Oscar	ety	C20: said to have been named after a remark made by an official on first seeing the statuette, that it reminded him of his uncle Oscar
Oscar	0.
	syl	Os+car
	pron	<1osk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small gold statuettes awarded annually in the United States by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in films.
Oscar II	0.
	syl	Os:car II
	pos	n.
	def	1829-1907, king of Sweden (1872-1907) and of Norway (1872-1905).
oscillate	ety	C18: from Latin oscill*_are to swing, from oscillum a swing
oscillate	1.
	syl	os+cil+late
	pron	<1osi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or swing from side to side regularly.
oscillate	2.
	syl	os+cil+late
	pron	<1osi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to waver between opinions, courses of action, etc.
oscillate	3.
	syl	os+cil+late
	pron	<1osi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to undergo or produce or cause to undergo or produce oscillation.
oscillating universe theory	0.
	syl	os+cil+lat+ing u:ni+verse the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that the universe is oscillating between periods of expansion and contraction.
oscillation	1.a.
	syl	os+cil+la+tion
	pron	<2osi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	regular fluctuation in value, position, or state about a mean value, such as the variation in an alternating current or the regular swinging of a pendulum.
oscillation	1.b.
	syl	os+cil+la+tion
	pron	<2osi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single cycle of such a fluctuation.
oscillation	2.
	syl	os+cil+la+tion
	pron	<2osi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of oscillating. &- {os+cil+la+to@.ry} (#!$As$Il$$t$$r$I, -tr$I)
oscillator	1.
	syl	os+cil+la+tor
	pron	<1osi2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circuit or instrument for producing an alternating current or voltage of a required frequency.
oscillator	2.
	syl	os+cil+la+tor
	pron	<1osi2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for producing oscillations.
oscillator	3.
	syl	os+cil+la+tor
	pron	<1osi2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that oscillates.
oscillogram	0.
	syl	os+cil+lo+gram
	pron	<o1sil*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the recording obtained from an oscillograph or the trace on an oscilloscope screen.
oscillograph	0.
	syl	os+cil+lo+graph
	pron	<o1sil*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing a graphical record of the variation of an oscillating quantity, such as an electric current.
oscillographic	sub
	head	oscillograph
	syl	os+cil+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<o2sil*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
oscillography	sub
	head	oscillograph
	syl	os+cil+log+ra+phy
	pron	<2osi1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
oscilloscope	0.
	syl	os+cil+lo+scope
	pron	<o1sil*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for producing a representation of a rapidly changing quantity on the screen of a cathode-ray tube. The rapid changes are converted into electric signals, which are applied to plates in the cathode-ray tube. Changes in the magnitude of the potential across the plates deflect the electron beam and thus produce a trace on the screen.
oscine	ety	C17: via New Latin from Latin oscen singing bird
oscine	0.
	syl	os+cine
	pron	<1osIn>, <1osin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of passerine birds that includes most of the songbirds.
oscitancy	ety	C17: from Latin oscit*_are to gape, yawn
oscitance	alt
	head	oscitancy
	or	oscitancy
	syl	os+ci+tance
	pos	n.
oscitancies	infl
	head	oscitancy
	or	oscitances
	syl	os+ci+tan+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oscitances	infl
	head	oscitancy
	or	oscitancies
	syl	os+ci+tanc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oscitancy	1.
	or	oscitance
	syl	os+ci+tan+cy
	pron	<1osit*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being drowsy, lazy, or inattentive.
oscitancy	2.
	or	oscitance
	syl	os+ci+tan+cy
	pron	<1osit*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of yawning. {~} Also called: {oscitation}.
oscitant	sub
	head	oscitancy
	syl	os+ci+tant
	pos	adj.
Osco-Umbrian	1.
	syl	Os:co-Um:bri:an
	pron	<2osk*u1^mbri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of extinct languages of ancient Italy, including Oscan, Umbrian, and Sabellian, which were displaced by Latin.
Osco-Umbrian	2.
	syl	Os:co-Um:bri:an
	pron	<2osk*u1^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
osculant	ety	C19: from Latin *_oscul*_ar*_i to kiss; see #7osculum 
osculant	1.
	syl	os+cu+lant
	pron	<1oskjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of an organism or group of organisms
	def	possessing some of the characteristics of two different taxonomic groups.
osculant	2.
	syl	os+cu+lant
	pron	<1oskjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	closely joined or adhering.
oscular	1.
	syl	os+cu+lar
	pron	<1oskjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or relating to an osculum.
oscular	2.
	syl	os+cu+lar
	pron	<1oskjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the mouth or to kissing.
osculate	ety	C17: from Latin *_oscul*_ar*_i to kiss; see #7osculum 
osculate	1.
	syl	os+cu+late
	pron	<1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Usually humorous.
	def	to kiss.
osculate	2.
	syl	os+cu+late
	pron	<1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an organism or group of organisms
	def	to be intermediate between two taxonomic groups.
osculate	3.
	syl	os+cu+late
	pron	<1oskju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to touch in osculation.
osculation	1.
	syl	os+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2oskju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a point at which two branches of a curve have a common tangent, each branch extending in both directions of the tangent. Also called: {tacnode}.
osculation	2.
	syl	os+cu+la+tion
	pron	<2oskju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act or an instance of kissing.
osculatory	sub
	head	osculation
	syl	os+cu+la+to:ry
	pron	<1oskjul*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
osculum	ety	C17: from Latin a kiss, little mouth, diminutive of *_os mouth
oscula	infl
	head	osculum
	syl	os+cu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
osculum	0.
	syl	os+cu+lum
	pron	<1oskjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a mouthlike aperture, esp. the opening in a sponge out of which water passes.
OSD	0.
	syl	O.S.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Order of Saint Dominic.
-ose	ety	from Latin -*_osus; see -#7ous 
-ose	H1.0.
	syl	-ose
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	possessing; resembling.
	exam	1	verbose;
	exam	2	grandiose.
-ose	ety	from #7glucose 
-ose	H2.0.
	syl	-ose
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ose	H2.1.
	syl	-ose
	def	indicating a carbohydrate, esp. a sugar.
	exam	1	lactose.
-ose	H2.2.
	syl	-ose
	def	indicating a decomposition product of protein.
	exam	1	albumose.
OSF	0.
	syl	O.S.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Order of Saint Francis.
Oshawa	0.
	syl	Osh:a+wa
	pron	<1oS*w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Canada, in SE Ontario on Lake Ontario: motor-vehicle industry. Pop.: 91587 (1971).
Oshogbo	0.
	syl	O:shog+bo
	pron	<*1Sogb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Nigeria: trade centre. Pop.: 282000 (1975 est.).
osier	ety	C14: from Old French, probably from Medieval Latin aus*_eria, perhaps of Gaulish origin; compare Breton aoz 
osier	1.
	syl	o:si:er
	pron	<1*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various willow trees, esp. whose flexible branches or twigs are used for making baskets, etc.
osier	2.
	syl	o:si:er
	pron	<1*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a twig or branch from such a tree.
osier	3.
	syl	o:si:er
	pron	<1*uzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American dogwoods, esp. the red osier.
Osijek	0.
	syl	O:si+jek
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1csijek>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Yugoslavia, in E Croatia on the Drava River: under Turkish rule from 1526 to 1687. Pop.: 93912 (1971). Ancient name: {Mursa}.
Osiris	0.
	syl	O:si:ris
	pron	<*u1sIris>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Egyptian god, ruler of the underworld and judge of the dead.
Osirian	sub
	head	Osiris
	syl	O:1si+ri:an
	pos	adj.
-osis	ety	from Greek, suffix used to form nouns from verbs with infinitives in -oein or -oun 
-osis	0.
	syl	-o:sis
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-osis	1.
	syl	-o:sis
	def	indicating a process or state.
	exam	1	metamorphosis.
-osis	2.
	syl	-o:sis
	def	indicating a diseased condition.
	exam	1	tuberculosis.
-osis	3.
	syl	-o:sis
	def	indicating the formation or development of something.
	exam	1	fibrosis.
Oslo	0.
	syl	Os:lo
	pron	<1ozl*u>, Norwegian <1uslu>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Norway, in the southeast at the head of {Oslo Fjord} (an inlet of the Skagerrak): founded in about 1050; university (1811); a major commercial and industrial centre, producing about a quarter of Norway's total output. Pop.: 465337 (1974 est.). Former names: {Christiania} (1624-1877), {Kristiania} (1877-?!1924).
Othman I	alt
	head	Osman I
	or	Osman I
	syl	Oth:man I
	pos	n.
Osman I	0.
	or	Othman I
	syl	Os:man I
	pron	<1ozm*n>, <oz1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1259-1326, Turkish sultan; founder of the Ottoman Empire.
Osmanli	ety	C19: from Turkish, from O#7sman I
Osmanli	1.
	syl	Os+man+li
	pron	<oz1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Ottoman Empire. {~}
Osmanlis	infl
	head	Osmanli
	syl	Os+man+lis
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Osmanli	2.
	syl	Os+man+li
	pron	<oz1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	formerly
	def	a subject of the Ottoman Empire.
Osmanli	3.
	syl	Os+man+li
	pron	<oz1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	the Turkish language, esp. as written in Arabic letters under the Ottoman Empire.
osmic	0.
	syl	os+mic
	pron	<1ozmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing osmium in a high valence state, esp. the tetravalent state.
osmious	0.
	syl	os+mi+ous
	pron	<1ozmi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {osmous}.
osmiridium	ety	C19: from #7osm (#7ium) #7+iridium 
osmiridium	0.
	syl	os+mi+rid+i:um
	pron	<2ozmi1ridi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard corrosion-resistant white or grey natural alloy of osmium and iridium in variable proportions, often containing smaller amounts of platinum, ruthenium, and rhodium: used in pen nibs, etc. Also called: {iridosmine}.
osmium	ety	C19: from Greek osm*_e smell, so called from its penetrating odour
osmium	0.
	syl	os+mi:um
	pron	<1ozmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard brittle bluish-white metal, the heaviest known element, occurring with platinum and alloyed with iridium in osmiridium: used to produce platinum alloys, mainly for pen tips and instrument pivots, as a catalyst, and in electric-light filaments. Symbol: Os; atomic no.: 76; atomic wt.: 190.2; valency: 1 to 8; relative density: 22.57; melting pt.: 3045?%C (approx.); boiling pt.: 5027?%C (approx.).
osmium tetroxide	0.
	syl	os+mi:um te+trox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish poisonous water-soluble crystalline substance with a penetrating odour, used as a reagent and catalyst in organic synthesis. Formula: OsO\4.
osmometer	ety	C20: from #7osmo(sis) +#7-meter  &- os+mo+met+ric (@!$Azm$$#!m$etr$Ik) adj.
osmometer	0.
	syl	os+mom+e:ter
	pron	<oz1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring osmotic pressure.
osmometrically	sub
	head	osmometer
	syl	os+mo+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
osmometry	sub
	head	osmometer
	syl	os+1mom+e:try
	pos	n.
osmose	ety	C19 (n.): abstracted from the earlier terms endosmose and exosmose; related to Greek *_osmos push
osmose	1.
	syl	os+mose
	pron	<1ozm*us>, <-m*uz>, <1os->
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo osmosis.
osmose	2.
	syl	os+mose
	pron	<1ozm*us>, <-m*uz>, <1os->
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {osmosis}.
osmosis	ety	C19: Latinized form from #7osmose (n.), from Greek *_osmos push, thrust
osmosis	1.
	syl	os+mo+sis
	pron	<oz1m*usis>, <os->
	pos	n.
	def	the passage of solvent molecules from a less concentrated to a more concentrated solution through a semipermeable membrane until both solutions are of the same concentration.
osmosis	2.
	syl	os+mo+sis
	pron	<oz1m*usis>, <os->
	pos	n.
	def	diffusion through any membrane or porous barrier, as in dialysis.
osmosis	3.
	syl	os+mo+sis
	pron	<oz1m*usis>, <os->
	pos	n.
	def	gradual or unconscious assimilation or adoption, as of ideas.
osmotic	sub
	head	osmosis
	syl	os+mot+ic
	pron	<oz1motik>, <os->
	pos	adj.
osmotically	sub
	head	osmosis
	syl	os+1mot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
osmotic pressure	0.
	syl	os+mot+ic pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the pressure necessary to prevent osmosis into a given solution when the solution is separated from the pure solvent by a semipermeable membrane.
osmous	0.
	syl	os+mous
	pron	<1ozm*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing osmium in a low valence state, esp. the divalent state. Also: {osmious}.
osmunda	ety	C13: from Old French osmonde, of unknown origin
osmund	alt
	head	osmunda
	or	osmunda
	syl	os+mund
	pron	<1ozm*nd>
	pos	n.
osmunda	0.
	or	osmund
	syl	os+mun+da
	pron	<oz1m^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fern of the genus such as the royal fern, having large spreading fronds: family
Osnabruck	0.
	syl	Os+na+br*"uck
	pron	German <1csna2bryk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N West Germany, in Lower Saxony: a member of the Hanseatic League in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 164060 (1974 est.).
osnaburg	ety	C16: corruption of O#7snabr*"uck, where it was originally made
osnaburg	0.
	syl	os+na+burg
	pron	<1ozn*2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse plain-woven cotton used for sacks, furnishings, etc.
osprey	ety	C15: from Old French ospres, apparently from Latin ossifraga, literally: bone-breaker, from os bone+ frangere to break
osprey	1.
	syl	os+prey
	pron	<1ospri>, <-prA>
	pos	n.
	def	a large broad-winged fish-eating diurnal bird of prey, with a dark back and whitish head and underparts: family Often called in U.S.: {fish hawk}.
osprey	2.
	syl	os+prey
	pron	<1ospri>, <-prA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the feathers of various other birds, used esp. as trimming for hats.
Ossa	0.
	syl	Os:sa
	pron	<1os*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NE Greece, in E Thessaly: famous in mythology for the attempt of the twin giants, Otus and Ephialtes, to reach heaven by piling Ossa on Olympus and Pelion on Ossa. Height: 1978 m (6489 ft.).
ossein	ety	C19: from Latin osseus bony, from os bone
ossein	0.
	syl	os+se:in
	pron	<1osiin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein that forms the organic matrix of bone, constituting about 40 per cent of its matter.
osseous	ety	C17: from Latin osseus, from os bone
osseous	0.
	syl	os+se:ous
	pron	<1osi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or containing bone, bony.
osseously	sub
	head	osseous
	syl	os+se:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
Osset	0.
	syl	Os+set
	pron	<1osit>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Iranian people living in the Soviet Union, chiefly in Ossetia in the Caucasus.
Ossetia	0.
	syl	Os+se:tia
	pron	<o1sES*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the SW Soviet Union, in the Caucasus: consists administratively of the North Ossetian ASSR of the RSFSR and the South Ossetian AR of the Georgian SSR.
Ossetian	alt
	head	Ossetic
	or	Ossetic
	syl	Os+se+tian
	pron	<o1sEti*n>
	pos	adj.
Ossetic	1.
	or	Ossetian
	syl	Os+set+ic
	pron	<o1setik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Ossetia, its people, or their language.
Ossetic	2.
	or	Ossetian
	syl	Os+set+ic
	pron	<o1setik>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Ossets, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family.
Ossian	0.
	syl	Os:si:an
	pron	<1osi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century #7a.d. See also (James) {Macpherson}. &- {@!Os+si+#!an+ic}
ossicle	ety	C16: from Latin ossiculum, from os bone
ossicle	0.
	syl	os+si+cle
	pron	<1osikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bone, esp. one of those in the middle ear.
ossicular	sub
	head	ossicle
	syl	os+sic:u+lar
	pron	<o1sikjul*>
	pos	adj.
Ossie	0.
	syl	Os+sie
	pron	<1ozi>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Aussie}.
Carl von	infl
	head	Ossietzky
	syl	Carl von
	pron	<karl fcn). 1889-1938, GArman pacifist lAadAr. HA was imprisonAd for rAvAaling GArmany's sAcrAt rAarmamAnt (1931-32>
	pos	n.
Ossietzky	0.
	syl	Os:si:etz:ky
	pron	<2osi1etski>
	pos	n.
	def	and again under Hitler (1933-36): Nobel peace prize 1935.
ossiferous	0.
	syl	os+sif+er+ous
	pron	<o1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	containing or yielding bones.
	exam	1	ossiferous caves.
ossification	1.
	syl	os+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2osifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of or conversion into bone.
ossification	2.
	syl	os+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2osifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of ossifying or the state of being ossified.
ossifrage	ety	C17: from Latin ossifraga sea eagle; see #7osprey 
ossifrage	0.
	syl	os+si+frage
	pron	<1osifriJ>, <-2frAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for the {lammergeier} and {osprey}.
ossify	ety	C18: from French ossifier, from Latin os bone+ facere to make
ossifies	infl
	head	ossify
	syl	os+si+fies
	pos	vb.
ossifying	infl
	head	ossify
	syl	os+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
ossified	infl
	head	ossify
	syl	os+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
ossify	1.
	syl	os+si+fy
	pron	<1osi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert or be converted into bone.
ossify	2.
	syl	os+si+fy
	pron	<1osi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of habits, attitudes, etc.
	def	to become inflexible.
ossifier	sub
	head	ossify
	syl	os+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
osso bucco	ety	C20: from Italian: marrow bone
osso bucco	0.
	syl	os:so buc+co
	pron	<1os*u> <1buk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stew, originally from Italy, made with knuckle of veal, cooked in tomato sauce.
ossuary	ety	C17: from Late Latin ossu*_arium, from Latin os bone
ossuaries	infl
	head	ossuary
	syl	os+su+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ossuary	0.
	syl	os+su+ar:y
	pron	<1osju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any container for the burial of human bones, such as an urn or vault.
OST	0.
	syl	O.S.T.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	Office of Science and Technology.
osteal	ety	C19: from Greek osteon bone
osteal	1.
	syl	os+te:al
	pron	<1osti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bone or to the skeleton.
osteal	2.
	syl	os+te:al
	pron	<1osti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of bone; osseous.
osteitis	0.
	syl	os+te:i+tis
	pron	<2osti1Itis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a bone.
osteitic	sub
	head	osteitis
	syl	os+te:i+tic
	pron	<2osti1itik>
	pos	adj.
osteitis deformans	0.
	syl	os+te:i+tis de+for+mans
	pron	<di1fc:m*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{Paget's disease} (sense 1)}.
Ostend	0.
	syl	Os+tend
	pron	<os1tend>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in NW Belgium, in West Flanders on the North Sea. Pop.: 71227 (1970). French name: {Os+tende} (@$#!st?~a$:d). Flemish name: {Oostende}.
ostensible	ety	C18: via French from Medieval Latin ostensibilis, from Latin ostendere to show, from ob- before+ tendere to extend
ostensible	1.
	syl	os+ten+si:ble
	pron	<o1stensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	apparent; seeming.
ostensible	2.
	syl	os+ten+si:ble
	pron	<o1stensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pre?!tended.
ostensibility	sub
	head	ostensible
	syl	os+2ten+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ostensibly	sub
	head	ostensible
	syl	os+1ten+si:bly
	pos	adv.
ostensive	ety	C17: from Late Latin ostent*_ivus, from Latin ostendere to show; see #7ostensible 
ostensive	1.
	syl	os+ten+sive
	pron	<o1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	obviously or manifestly demonstrative.
ostensive	2.
	syl	os+ten+sive
	pron	<o1stensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {ostensible}.
ostensively	sub
	head	ostensive
	syl	os+1ten+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
ostensory	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin ostensorium; see #7ostensible 
ostensory	0.
	syl	os+ten+so:ry
	pron	<os1tens*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another word for {monstrance}.
ostentation	1.
	syl	os+ten+ta+tion
	pron	<2osten1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pretentious, showy, or vulgar display.
ostentation	2.
	syl	os+ten+ta+tion
	pron	<2osten1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	false appearance.
ostentatious	sub
	head	ostentation
	syl	os+ten+1ta+tious
	pos	adj.
ostentatiously	sub
	head	ostentation
	syl	os+ten+1ta+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
osteo-	ety	from Greek osteon 
osteoarthritis	0.
	syl	os+te:o+ar+thri+tis
	pron	<2osti*ua:1TrItis>
	pos	n.
	def	chronic inflammation of the joints, esp. those that bear weight, with pain and stiffness. Also called: {degenerative joint disease}.
osteoarthritic	sub
	head	osteoarthritis
	syl	os+te:o+ar+thrit+ic
	pron	<2osti*ua:1Tritik>
	pos	adj. n.
osteoblast	0.
	syl	os+te:o+blast
	pron	<1osti*u2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a bone-forming cell.
osteoblastic	sub
	head	osteoblast
	syl	os+te:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
osteoclasis	1.
	syl	os+te:oc+la+sis
	pron	<2osti1okl*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical fracture of a bone to correct deformity.
osteoclasis	2.
	syl	os+te:oc+la+sis
	pron	<2osti1okl*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	absorption of bone tissue.
osteoclast	1.
	syl	os+te:o+clast
	pron	<1osti*u2kl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for fracturing bone.
osteoclast	2.
	syl	os+te:o+clast
	pron	<1osti*u2kl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a large multinuclear cell formed in bone marrow that is associated with the normal absorption of bone.
osteoclastic	sub
	head	osteoclast
	syl	os+te:o+1clas+tic
	pos	adj.
osteogenesis	0.
	syl	os+te:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2osti*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of bone.
osteoid	0.
	syl	os+te:oid
	pron	<1osti2cid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling bone; bony.
osteology	0.
	syl	os+te:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2osti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the structure and function of bones.
osteological	sub
	head	osteology
	syl	os+te:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2osti*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
osteologically	sub
	head	osteology
	syl	os+te:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
osteologist	sub
	head	osteology
	syl	os+te:1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
osteomata	infl
	head	osteoma
	or	osteomas
	syl	os+te:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
osteomas	infl
	head	osteoma
	or	osteomata
	syl	os+te:o+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
osteoma	0.
	syl	os+te:o+ma
	pron	<2osti1*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a benign tumour composed of bone or bonelike tissue.
osteomalacia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7osteo -#7+ Greek malakia softness
osteomalacia	0.
	syl	os+te:o+ma+la+ci:a
	pron	<2osti*um*1lASi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease in adults characterized by softening of the bones, resulting from a deficiency of vitamin D and of calcium and phosphorus.
osteomalacial	sub
	head	osteomalacia
	or	osteomalacic
	syl	os+te:o+ma+1la+ci:al
	pron	<2osti*um*1l@sik>
	pos	adj.
osteomalacic	sub
	head	osteomalacia
	or	osteomalacial
	syl	os+te:o+ma+lac+ic
	pron	<2osti*um*1l@sik>
	pos	adj.
osteomyelitis	0.
	syl	os+te:o+my+e:li+tis
	pron	<2osti*u2mIi1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of bone marrow, caused by infection.
osteopathist	alt
	head	osteopath
	or	osteopath
	syl	os+te:op:a+thist
	pron	<2osti1op*Tist>
	pos	n.
osteopath	0.
	or	osteopathist
	syl	os+te:o+path
	pron	<1osti*2p@T>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises osteopathy.
osteopathy	0.
	syl	os+te:op:a+thy
	pron	<2osti1op*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of healing based on the manipulation of bones or other parts of the body.
osteopathic	sub
	head	osteopathy
	syl	os+te:o+path+ic
	pron	<2osti*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
osteopathically	sub
	head	osteopathy
	syl	os+te:o+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
osteophyte	0.
	syl	os+te:o+phyte
	pron	<1osti*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small abnormal bony outgrowth.
osteophytic	sub
	head	osteophyte
	syl	os+te:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2osti*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
osteoplastic	1.
	syl	os+te:o+plas+tic
	pron	<2osti*1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to osteoplasty.
osteoplastic	2.
	syl	os+te:o+plas+tic
	pron	<2osti*1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the formation of bone.
ties	infl
	head	osteoplasty
	syl	+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
osteoplasty	0.
	syl	os+te:o+plas+ty
	pron	<1osti*2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of surgery concerned with bone repair or bone grafting.
osteoporosis	ety	C19: from #7osteo- +#7pore +#7-osis 
osteoporosis	0.
	syl	os+te:o+por+o+sis
	pron	<2osti*upc:1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	porosity and brittleness of the bones due to loss of protein from the bone matrix.
osteotome	0.
	syl	os+te:o+tome
	pron	<1osti*2t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for cutting bone, usually a special chisel.
osteotomies	infl
	head	osteotomy
	syl	os+te:ot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
osteotomy	0.
	syl	os+te:ot:o+my
	pron	<2osti1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical cutting or dividing of bone, usually to correct a deformity.
Osterreich	0.
	syl	*"O:ster+reich
	pron	<1$o:st*2rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Austria}.
Ostia	0.
	syl	Os+ti:a
	pron	<1osti*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in W central Italy, originally at the mouth of the Tiber but now about 6 km (4 miles) inland: served as the port of ancient Rome; harbours built by Claudius and Trajan; ruins excavated since 1854.
ostiary	ety	C15: from Latin osti*_arius door-keeper, from ostium door
ostiaries	infl
	head	ostiary
	syl	os+ti+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ostiary	0.
	syl	os+ti+ar:y
	pron	<1osti*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another word for {porter%2} {(sense 4)}.
ostinato	ety	Italian: from Latin obstin*_atus #7obstinate 
ostinato	0.a.
	syl	os+ti+na+to
	pron	<2osti1na:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuously reiterated musical phrase.
ostinato	0.b.
	syl	os+ti+na+to
	pron	<2osti1na:t*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an ostinato passage.
ostiole	ety	C19: from Latin ostiolum, diminutive of ostium door
ostiole	1.
	syl	os+ti+ole
	pron	<1osti2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the pore in the reproductive bodies of certain algae and fungi through which spores pass.
ostiole	2.
	syl	os+ti+ole
	pron	<1osti2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any small pore.
ostiolar	sub
	head	ostiole
	syl	os+ti:o+lar
	pron	<1osti*l*>
	pos	adj.
ostium	ety	C17: from Latin: door, entrance
ostia	infl
	head	ostium
	syl	os+ti:a
	pron	<-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ostium	1.
	syl	os+ti:um
	pron	<1osti*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of the pores in sponges through which water enters the body.
ostium	2.
	syl	os+ti:um
	pron	<1osti*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of the openings in the heart of an arthropod through which blood enters.
ostium	3.
	syl	os+ti:um
	pron	<1osti*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any similar opening.
ostler	ety	C15: variant of hostler, from #7hostel 
hostler	alt
	head	ostler
	or	ostler
	syl	host+ler
	pos	n.
ostler	0.
	or	hostler
	syl	ost+ler
	pron	<1osl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a stableman, esp. one at an inn.
ostmark	ety	literally: east mark
ostmark	0.
	syl	ost+mark
	pron	<1ost2ma:k>, German <1cst2mark>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of East Germany, divided into 100 pfennigs.
ostosis	0.
	syl	os+to+sis
	pron	<os1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of bone; ossification.
ostracize	ety	C17: from Greek ostrakizein to select someone for banishment by voting on potsherds; see #7ostracon  &- #!os+tra+cism n.
ostracise	alt
	head	ostracize
	or	ostracize
	syl	os+tra+cise
	pron	<1ostr*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ostracize	1.
	or	ostracise
	syl	os+tra+cize
	pron	<1ostr*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exclude or banish (a person) from a particular group, society, etc.
ostracize	2.
	or	ostracise
	syl	os+tra+cize
	pron	<1ostr*2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	to punish by temporary exile.
ostracizable	sub
	head	ostracize
	or	ostracisable
	syl	os+tra+2ciz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ostracisable	sub
	head	ostracize
	or	ostracizable
	syl	os+tra+2cis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ostracizer	sub
	head	ostracize
	or	ostraciser
	syl	os+tra+2ciz+er
	pos	n.
ostraciser	sub
	head	ostracize
	or	ostracizer
	syl	os+tra+2cis+er
	pos	n.
ostracod	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek ostrak*_od*_es having a shell, from ostrakon shell
ostracod	0.
	syl	os+tra+cod
	pron	<1ostr*2kod>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute crustacean of the mainly freshwater subclass in which the body is enclosed in a transparent two-valved carapace.
ostracodan	sub
	head	ostracod
	or	ostracodous
	syl	os+tra+co+dan
	pron	<2ostr*1k*ud*n>
	pos	adj.
ostracodous	sub
	head	ostracod
	or	ostracodan
	syl	os+tra+1co+dous
	pos	adj.
ostracoderm	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek ostrakon shell+-#7derm 
ostracoderm	0.
	syl	os+tra+co+derm
	pron	<1ostr*k*2dR:m>, <os1tr@k*->
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct Palaeozoic fishlike jawless vertebrate of the group characterized by a heavily armoured body.
ostracon	ety	from Greek
ostracon	0.
	syl	os+tra+con
	pron	<1ostr*2kon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a potsherd used for ostracizing.
Ostrava	0.
	syl	Os+tra+va
	pron	Czech <1cstrava>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N Czecho?!slovakia, on the River Oder: the chief coal-mining area in Czechoslovakia, in Upper Silesia. Pop.: 292404 (1974 est.).
ostrich	ety	C13: from Old French ostrice, from Latin avis bird+Late Latin struthio ostrich, from Greek strouthion 
ostriches	infl
	head	ostrich
	or	ostrich
	syl	os+trich:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ostrich	infl
	or	ostriches
	syl	os+trich.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ostrich	1.
	syl	os+trich
	pron	<1ostriC>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast-running flightless African bird, that is the largest living bird, with stout two-toed feet and dark feathers, except on the naked head, neck, and legs: order (see {ratite}) .
American ostrich	2.
	head	ostrich
	syl	American ostrich.
	def	another name for {rhea}.
ostrich	3.
	syl	os+trich
	pron	<1ostriC>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who refuses to recognize the truth, reality, etc.: a reference to the ostrich's supposed habit of burying its head in the sand.
Ostrogoth	ety	C17: from Late Latin Ostrogoth*_i, from ostro- east, eastward+G#7oth 
Ostrogoth	0.
	syl	Os+tro+goth
	pron	<1ostr*2goT>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the eastern group of the Goths, who formed a kingdom in Italy from 493 to 552.
Ostrogothic	sub
	head	Ostrogoth
	syl	Os+tro+1goth+ic
	pos	adj.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Ostwald
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Ostwald	0.
	syl	Ost:wald
	pron	German <1cstvalt>
	pos	n.
	def	1853-1932, German chemist, noted for his pioneering work in catalysis. He also invented a process for making nitric acid from ammonia and developed a new theory of colour: Nobel prize for chemistry 1909.
Ostyaks	infl
	head	Ostyak
	or	Ostyak
	syl	Os+ty+aks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ostyak	infl
	or	Ostyaks
	syl	Os+ty+ak
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ostyak	1.
	syl	Os+ty+ak
	pron	<1osti2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Ugrian people living in NW Siberia E of the Urals.
Ostyak	2.
	syl	Os+ty+ak
	pron	<1osti2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family: related to Hungarian.
O'swiecim	0.
	syl	O*'s+wi*,e+cim
	pron	Polish <cS1fjenCim>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in S Poland: site of Nazi concentration camp during World War II. Pop.: 41000 (1972 est.). German name: {Auschwitz}.
OT	1.
	syl	O.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	occupational therapy.
OT	2.
	syl	O.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Old Testament.
OT	3.
	syl	O.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	overtime.
OT	4.
	syl	O.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Austral.
	def	Overland Telegraph (the line from Adelaide to Darwin).
ot-	0.
	syl	ot-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {oto-} before a vowel.
	exam	1	otalgia.
otalgia	0.
	syl	o:tal+gi:a
	pron	<*u1t@lJi*>, <-J*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {earache}.
OTC	1.
	syl	O.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Officers' Training Corps.
OTC	2.
	syl	O.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Stock Exchange.
	def	over the counter.
other	ety	Old English *_other; related to Old Saxon *_athar, *_othar, Old High German andar 
other	1.a.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	when used before a singular noun, usually preceded by the
	def	the remaining (one or ones in a group of which one or some have been specified).
	exam	1	I'll read the other sections of the paper later.
the other	1.b.
	head	other
	syl	the other
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing.
	exam	1	one walks while the other rides.
other	2.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	a
	def	different (one or ones from that or those already specified or understood).
	exam	1	he found some other house;
	exam	2	no other man but you;
	exam	3	other days were happier.
other	3.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	additional; further.
	exam	1	there are no other possibilities.
other	4.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by every
	def	alternate; two.
	exam	1	it buzzes every other minute.
other	5.a.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	apart from; besides.
	exam	1	a lady other than his wife.
other	5.b.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	different from.
	exam	1	he couldn't be other than what he is.
no other	6.
	head	other
	syl	no other.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	nothing else.
	exam	1	I can do no other.
or other	7.
	head	other
	syl	or other.
	usage	preceded by a phrase or word with some
	def	used add vagueness to the preceding pronoun, noun, or noun phrase.
	exam	1	he's somewhere or other;
	exam	2	some dog or other bit him.
other things being equal	8.
	head	other
	syl	other things being equal.
	def	conditions being the same or unchanged.
night	infl
	head	other
	syl	night
the other day	9.
	head	other
	syl	the other day
	usage	etc.
	def	a few days, nights, etc., ago.
the other thing	10.
	head	other
	syl	the other thing.
	def	an unexpressed alternative. {~}
other	11.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	another.
	exam	1	show me one other.
other	12.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	pl.
	def	additional or further ones.
	exam	1	the police have found two and are looking for others.
other	13.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	pl.
	def	other people or things.
the others	14.
	head	other
	syl	the others.
	def	the remaining ones (of a group).
	exam	1	take these and leave the others.
other	15.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	different ones (from those specified or understood).
	exam	1	they'd rather have others, not these.
other	16.
	syl	oth+er
	pron	<1^@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually used with a negative and foll. by than
	def	otherwise; differently.
	exam	1	they couldn't behave other than they do.
other-directed	0.
	syl	oth:er-di:rect+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	guided by values derived from external influences. Compare {inner-directed}.
othergates	ety	C14: from #7other +#7gate %3+Old English -s, adverbial suffix
	infl
	head	othergates
	syl	~
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
othergates	1.
	syl	oth:er+gates
	pron	<1^D*2gAts>
	pos	adv.
	def	differently; otherwise. {~}
othergates	2.
	syl	oth:er+gates
	pron	<1^D*2gAts>
	pos	adv.
	def	different.
otherguess	0.
	syl	oth:er+guess
	pron	<1^D*2ges>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {othergates} (sense 2).
otherness	0.
	syl	oth+er+ness
	pron	<1^@d*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being different or distinct in appearance, character, etc.
otherwhere	0.
	syl	oth:er+where
	pron	<1^D*2we*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic, poetic.
	def	elsewhere.
otherwise	1.
	syl	oth:er+wise
	pron	<1^@d*2wIz>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	or else; if not, then.
	exam	1	go home &- otherwise your mother will worry.
otherwise	2.
	syl	oth:er+wise
	pron	<1^@d*2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	differently.
	exam	1	I wouldn't have thought otherwise.
otherwise	3.
	syl	oth:er+wise
	pron	<1^@d*2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in other respects.
	exam	1	an otherwise hopeless situation.
otherwise	4.
	syl	oth:er+wise
	pron	<1^@d*2wIz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	predicative
	def	of an unexpected nature; different.
	exam	1	the facts are otherwise.
otherwise	5.
	syl	oth:er+wise
	pron	<1^@d*2wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	something different in outcome.
	exam	1	success or otherwise.
other world	0.
	syl	oth+er world
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit world or afterlife.
otherworldly	1.
	syl	oth:er+world:ly
	pron	<2^@d*1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the spiritual or imaginative world.
otherworldly	2.
	syl	oth:er+world:ly
	pron	<2^@d*1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	impractical or unworldly.
otherworldliness	sub
	head	otherworldly
	syl	oth:er+1world:li+ness
	pos	n.
Othin	0.
	syl	O:thin
	pron	<1*u@din>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Odin}.
Othman	0.
	syl	Oth+man
	pron	<1oTm*n>, <oT1ma:n>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant of {Ottoman}.
Othman I	0.
	syl	Oth:man I
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Osman I}.
Otho I	0.
	syl	O:tho I
	pron	<1*uT*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Otto I}.
otic	ety	C17: from Greek *_otikos, from ous ear
otic	0.
	syl	o:tic
	pron	<1*utik>, <1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ear.
-otic	ety	from Greek -*_otikos 
-otic	0.
	syl	-ot:ic
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-otic	1.
	syl	-ot:ic
	def	relating to or affected by.
	exam	1	sclerotic.
-otic	2.
	syl	-ot:ic
	def	causing.
	exam	1	narcotic.
otiose	ety	C18: from Latin *_oti*_osus leisured, from *_otium leisure
otiose	1.
	syl	o:ti+ose
	pron	<1*uti2*us>, <-2*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving no useful purpose.
	exam	1	otiose language.
otiose	2.
	syl	o:ti+ose
	pron	<1*uti2*us>, <-2*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	indolent; lazy.
otiosity	sub
	head	otiose
	or	otioseness
	syl	o:ti+os+i:ty
	pron	<2*uti1ositi>
	pos	n.
otioseness	sub
	head	otiose
	or	otiosity
	syl	o:ti+ose+ness
	pos	n.
otitis	0.
	syl	o:ti+tis
	pron	<*u1tItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the ear, esp. the middle ear ({otitis media) }, with pain, impaired hearing, etc.
oto-	ety	from Greek ous, *_ot- ear
otocyst	1.
	syl	o:to+cyst
	pron	<1*ut*u2sist>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {statocyst}.
otocyst	2.
	syl	o:to+cyst
	pron	<1*ut*u2sist>
	pos	n.
	def	the embryonic structure in vertebrates that develops into the inner ear in the adult.
otocystic	sub
	head	otocyst
	syl	o:to+1cys+tic
	pos	adj.
otolaryngology	0.
	syl	o:to+lar+yn+gol+o:gy
	pron	<2*ut*u2l@riG1gol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the ear, nose, and throat and their diseases. Sometimes called: {otorhinolaryngology}.
otolaryngological	sub
	head	otolaryngology
	syl	o:to+la+ryn+go+log:i+cal
	pron	<2*ut*u?!l*?!2riGg*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
otolaryngologist	sub
	head	otolaryngology
	syl	o:to+2lar+yn+1gol:o+gist
	pos	n.
otolith	1.
	syl	o:to+lith
	pron	<1*ut*u2liT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the granules of calcium carbonate in the inner ear of vertebrates. Movement of otoliths, caused by a change in position of the animal, stimulates sensory hair cells, which convey the information to the brain.
otolith	2.
	syl	o:to+lith
	pron	<1*ut*u2liT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{statolith} (sense 1)}.
otolithic	sub
	head	otolith
	syl	o:to+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
otology	0.
	syl	o:tol+o:gy
	pron	<*u1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the ear.
otological	sub
	head	otology
	syl	o:to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2*ut*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
otologist	sub
	head	otology
	syl	o:1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
otoscope	0.
	syl	o:to+scope
	pron	<1*ut*u2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the external ear.
otoscopic	sub
	head	otoscope
	syl	o:to+scop+ic
	pron	<2*ut*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
Otranto	0.
	syl	Ot+ran+to
	pron	Italian <1c:tranto>
	pos	n.
	def	a small port in SE Italy, in Apulia on the {Strait of Otranto}: the most easterly town in Italy; dates back to Greek times and was an important Roman port; its ruined castle was the setting of Horace Walpole's Pop.: 4151 (1971).
ottar	0.
	syl	ot+tar
	pron	<1ot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {attar}.
ottava	ety	Italian: #7octave 
ottava	0.
	syl	ot+ta+va
	pron	<*u1ta:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of an octave. See {all' ottava}.
ottava rima	ety	Italian: eighth rhyme
ottava rima	0.
	syl	ot+ta+va ri:ma
	pron	<1rEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a stanza form consisting of eight iambic pentameter lines, rhyming a b a b a b c c.
Ottawa	1.
	syl	Ot+ta+wa
	pron	<1ot*w*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Canada, in E Ontario on the Ottawa River: name changed from Bytown to Ottawa in 1854. Pop.: 302341 (1971).
Ottawa	2.
	syl	Ot+ta+wa
	pron	<1ot*w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Canada, rising in W Quebec and flowing west, then southeast to join the St. Lawrence River as its chief tributary at Montreal; forms the border between Quebec and Ontario for most of its length. Length: 1120 km (696 miles).
otter	ety	Old English otor; related to Old Norse otr, Old High German ottar 
otters	infl
	head	otter
	or	otter
	syl	ot+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
otter	infl
	or	otters
	syl	ot+ter.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
otter	1.
	syl	ot+ter
	pron	<1ot*>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater carnivorous musteline mammal of the subfamily esp. ({Eurasian otter}) , typically having smooth fur, a streamlined body, and webbed feet.
otter	2.
	syl	ot+ter
	pron	<1ot*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of any of these animals.
otter	3.
	syl	ot+ter
	pron	<1ot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of fishing tackle consisting of a weighted board to which hooked and baited lines are attached.
Otterburn	0.
	syl	Ot+ter+burn
	pron	<1ot*2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE England, in central Northumberland: scene of a battle (1388) in which the English, led by Hotspur, were defeated by the Scots.
otter hound	0.
	syl	ot+ter hound
	pos	n.
	def	a dog of a breed used for otter hunting.
otter shrew	0.
	syl	ot+ter shrew
	pos	n.
	def	any small otter-like amphibious mammal, esp. of the family of W and central Africa: order (insectivores).
otto	0.
	syl	ot:to
	pron	<1ot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {attar}.
Rudolf	infl
	head	Otto
	syl	Ru:dolf
	pron	<1ru:dclf>
	pos	n.
Otto	0.
	syl	Ot:to
	pron	German <1cto>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1937, German theologian: his best-known work is (1923).
Otho I	alt
	head	Otto I
	or	Otto I
	syl	O:tho I
	pos	n.
Otto I	0.
	or	Otho I
	syl	Ot:to I
	pron	<1ot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	called 912-73 #7a.d., king of Germany (936-73); Holy Roman Emperor (962-73).
Otto cycle	ety	C19: named after Nikolaus August Otto (1832-91), German engineer
Otto cycle	0.
	syl	Ot:to cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an engine cycle used on four-stroke petrol engines ({Otto engines}) in which, ideally, combustion and rejection of heat both take place at constant volume. Compare {diesel cycle}.
ottoman	ety	C17: from French ottomane, feminine of O#7ttoman 
ottomans	infl
	head	ottoman
	syl	ot+to+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ottoman	1.a.
	syl	ot+to+man
	pron	<1ot*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a low padded seat, usually armless, sometimes in the form of a chest.
ottoman	1.b.
	syl	ot+to+man
	pron	<1ot*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cushioned footstool.
ottoman	2.
	syl	ot+to+man
	pron	<1ot*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a corded fabric.
Ottoman	ety	C17: from French, via Medieval Latin, from Arabic Othm*_ani Turkish, from Turkish Othman O#7sman I
Othman	alt
	head	Ottoman
	or	Ottoman
	syl	Oth+man
	pos	adj.
Ottoman	1.
	or	Othman
	syl	Ot+to+man
	pron	<1ot*m*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	History.
	def	of or relating to the Ottomans or the Ottoman Empire.
Ottoman	2.
	or	Othman
	syl	Ot+to+man
	pron	<1ot*m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the Turkish language. {~} {+mans}.
Ottoman	3.
	or	Othman
	syl	Ot+to+man
	pron	<1ot*m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a member of a Turkish people who invaded the Near East in the late 13th century.
Ottoman Empire	0.
	syl	Ot+to+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the former Turkish empire in Europe, Asia, and Africa, which lasted from the late 13th century until the end of World War I. Also called: {Turkish Empire}.
Thomas	infl
	head	Otway
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Otway	0.
	syl	Ot:way
	pron	<1otwA>
	pos	n.
	def	1652-85, English dramatist, noted for (1680) and (1682).
OU	1.
	syl	O.U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	the Open University.
OU	2.
	syl	O.U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Oxford University.
ouabain	ety	C19: from French ouaba*"io, from Somali waba yo native name of tree
ouabain	0.
	syl	oua+ba+in
	pron	<1wa:ba:in>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous white crystalline glucoside extracted from certain trees and used as a heart stimulant and, by some African tribes, on poison darts. Formula: C\2\9H\4\4?!O\1\2.8H\2O.
Washita	alt
	head	Ouachita
	or	Ouachita
	syl	Wash:i+ta
	pron	<1woSi2tc:>
	pos	n.
Ouachita	0.
	or	Washita
	syl	Ouach:i+ta
	pron	<1woSi2tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the S central U.S., rising in the {Ouachita Mountains} and flowing east, south, and southeast into the Red River in E Louisiana. Length: 974 km (605 miles).
Ouagadougou	0.
	syl	Oua+ga+dou+gou
	pron	<2wa:g*1du:gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Upper Volta, on the central plateau: terminus of the railway from Abidjan (Ivory Coast). Pop.: 110000 (1970 est.).
ouananiche	ety	from Canadian French, from Montagnais wananish, diminutive of wanans salmon
ouananiche	0.
	syl	oua+na+niche
	pron	<2wa:n*1nES>
	pos	n.
	def	a landlocked variety of the Atlantic salmon, found in lakes in SE Canada.
Oubangui	0.
	syl	Ou:ban+gui
	pron	<u:1ba:GgE>, <ju:1b@Ggi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ubangi}.
oubliette	ety	C19: from French, from oublier to forget
oubliette	0.
	syl	ou:bli+ette
	pron	<2u:bli1et>
	pos	n.
	def	dungeon the only entrance to which is through the top.
ouch	H1.0.
	syl	ouch
	pron	<auC>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of sharp sudden pain.
ouch	ety	C15 an ouch, mistaken division of C14 a nouche, from Old French nouche, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German nusca buckle
ouch	H2.1.
	syl	ouch
	pron	<auC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a brooch or clasp set with gems.
ouch	H2.2.
	syl	ouch
	pron	<auC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the setting of a gem.
Oudh	0.
	syl	Oudh
	pron	<aud>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N India, in central Uttar Pradesh: annexed by Britain in 1856 and a centre of the Indian Mutiny (1857-58); joined with Agra in 1877, becoming the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh in 1902, which were renamed Uttar Pradesh in 1950.
Ouessant	0.
	syl	Oues+sant
	pron	<we1s?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Ushant}.
ought	ety	Old English *_ahte, past tense of *_agan to #7owe ; related to Gothic aihta #e Usage. In careful English, ought is not used with did or had. I ought not to do it, not I didn't ought to do it; I ought not to have done it, not I hadn't ought to have done it.
ought	H1.0.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary
ought	H1.1.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	implied infinitive
	def	to indicate duty or obligation.
	exam	1	you ought to pay your dues.
ought	H1.2.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	implied infinitive
	def	to express prudent expediency.
	exam	1	you ought to see him.
ought	H1.3.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	implied infinitive; usually with reference to future time
	def	to express probability or expectation.
	exam	1	you ought to finish this work by Friday.
ought	H1.4.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	implied infinitive
	def	to express a desire or wish on the part of the speaker.
	exam	1	you ought to come next week.
ought	H2.0.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	n. adv. adv.
	def	a variant spelling of {aught%1}.
ought	ety	C19: mistaken division of a nought as an ought; see #7nought 
ought	H3.0.
	syl	ought
	pron	<c:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {nought} (zero).
Ouija	ety	C20: from French oui yes+German ja yes
Ouija	0.
	syl	Oui+ja
	pron	<1wEJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a board on which are marked the letters of the alphabet. Answers to questions are spelt out by a pointer or glass held by the fingertips of the participants, and are supposedly formed by spiritual forces.
Oujda	0.
	syl	Ouj+da
	pron	<u:J1da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Morocco, near the border with Algeria: frontier post. Pop.: 175532 (1971).
Oulu	0.
	syl	Ou:lu
	pron	<1aulu>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city and port in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia: university (1959). Pop.: 85500 (1970). Swedish name: {Ule*%aborg}.
ounce	ety	C14: from Old French unce, from Latin uncia a twelfth; from *_unus one
ounce	H1.1.
	syl	ounce
	pron	<auns>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to one sixteenth of a pound (avoirdupois); 1 ounce is equal to 437.5 grains or 28.349 grams. Abbrev.: {oz}.
ounce	H1.2.
	syl	ounce
	pron	<auns>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to one twelfth of a Troy or Apothecaries' pound; 1 ounce is equal to 480 grains or 31.103 grams.
ounce	H1.3.
	syl	ounce
	pron	<auns>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {fluid ounce}.
ounce	H1.4.
	syl	ounce
	pron	<auns>
	pos	n.
	def	a small portion or amount.
ounce	ety	C18: from Old French once, by mistaken division of lonce as if l'once, from Latin #7lynx 
ounce	H2.0.
	syl	ounce
	pron	<auns>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {snow leopard}.
our	ety	Old English *_ure (genitive plural), from #7us ; related to Old French, Old Saxon *_user, Old High German uns*_er, Gothic unsara 
our	1.
	syl	our
	pron	<au*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	of, belonging to, or associated in some way with us.
	exam	1	our best vodka;
	exam	2	our parents are good to us.
our	2.
	syl	our
	pron	<au*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	belonging to or associated with all people or people in general.
	exam	1	our nearest planet is Venus.
our	3.
	syl	our
	pron	<au*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a formal word for used by editors or other writers, and monarchs.
our	4.
	syl	our
	pron	<au*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	Informal. often sarcastic
	def	used instead of
our	5.
	syl	our
	pron	<au*>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	belonging to the family of the speaker.
	exam	1	it's our Sandra's birthday tomorrow.
-our	ety	in Old French -eur, from Latin -or, noun suffix
-our	0.
	syl	-our
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating state, condition, or activity.
	exam	1	behaviour;
	exam	2	labour.
Our Father	0.
	syl	Our Fa+ther
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Lord's Prayer}, taken from its opening words.
Our Lady	0.
	syl	Our La:dy
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to the Virgin Mary.
ours	1.
	syl	ours
	pron	<au*z>
	pos	pron.
	def	something or someone belonging to or associated with us.
	exam	1	ours have blue tags.
of ours	2.
	head	ours
	syl	of ours.
	def	belonging to or associated with us.
ourself	0.
	syl	our+self
	pron	<au*1self>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a variant of {myself}, formerly used by monarchs or editors in formal contexts.
ourselves	1.a.
	syl	our+selves
	pron	<au*1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of or
ourselves	2.
	syl	our+selves
	pron	<au*1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	our usual selves.
	exam	1	we are ourselves when we're together.
ourselves	3.
	syl	our+selves
	pron	<au*1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	used instead of or in compound noun phrases.
	exam	1	other people and ourselves. #e
-ous	ety	from Old French, from Latin -*_osus or -us, Greek -os, adj. suffixes
-ous	0.
	syl	-ous
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-ous	1.
	syl	-ous
	def	having or full of.
	exam	1	dangerous;
	exam	2	spacious.
-ous	2.
	syl	-ous
	usage	in chemistry
	def	indicating that an element is chemically combined in the lower of two possible valence states.
	exam	1	ferrous;
	exam	2	stannous.
Ouse	1.
	syl	Ouse
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Great Ouse}. a river in E England, rising in Northamptonshire and flowing northeast to the Wash near King's Lynn; for the last 56 km (35 miles) follows mainly artificial channels. Length: 257 km (160 miles).
Ouse	2.
	syl	Ouse
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE England, in Yorkshire, formed by the confluence of the Swale and Ure Rivers: flows southeast to the Humber. Length: 92 km (57 miles).
Ouse	3.
	syl	Ouse
	pron	<u:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S England, rising in Sussex and flowing south to the English Channel. Length: 48 km (30 miles).
ousel	0.
	syl	ou:sel
	pron	<1u:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ouzel}.
oust	ety	C16: from Anglo-Norman ouster, from Latin obst*_are to withstand, from ob- against+ st*_are to stand
oust	1.
	syl	oust
	pron	<aust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eject; expel.
oust	2.
	syl	oust
	pron	<aust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to deprive (a person) of the possession of land, etc.
ouster	0.
	syl	oust+er
	pron	<1aust*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the act of dispossessing of freehold property; eviction; ejection. |&570|
out	ety	Old English *_ut; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse *_ut, Old High German *_uz, German aus 
out	1.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	at or to a point beyond the limits of some location; outside.
	exam	1	get out at once.
out	2.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	out of consciousness.
	exam	1	she passed out at the sight of blood.
out	3.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	used to indicate a burst of activity as indicated by the verb.
	exam	1	fever broke out.
out	4.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	used to indicate obliteration of an object.
	exam	1	the graffiti was painted out.
out	5.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	used to indicate an approximate drawing or description.
	exam	1	sketch out;
	exam	2	chalk out.
out	6.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used as a particle
	def	away from one's custody or ownership, esp. on hire.
	exam	1	to let out a cottage.
out	7.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	on sale or on view to the public.
	exam	1	the book is being brought out next May.
out	8.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of a young woman
	def	in or into polite society.
	exam	1	Lucinda had a fabulous party when she came out.
out	9.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of a jury
	def	withdrawn to consider a verdict in private.
out	10.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	used to indicate exhaustion or extinction.
	exam	1	the sugar's run out;
	exam	2	put the light out.
out	11.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	used to indicate a goal or object achieved at the end of the action specified by the verb.
	exam	1	he worked it out;
	exam	2	let's fight it out, then&!
out	12.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	usage	preceded by a superlative
	def	existing.
	exam	1	the friendliest dog out.
out	13.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	an expression in signalling, radio, etc., to indicate the end of a transmission.
out	14.a.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or to a point outside.
	exam	1	out of his reach.
out	14.b.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	away from; not in.
	exam	1	stepping out of line;
	exam	2	out of focus.
out	14.c.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	because of, motivated by.
	exam	1	doing it out of jealousy.
out	14.d.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	from (a material or source).
	exam	1	made out of plastic.
out	14.e.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	not or no longer having any of (a substance, material, etc.).
	exam	1	we're out of sugar.
out to it	15.
	head	out
	syl	out to it.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	asleep or unconscious.
out	16.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not or not any longer worth considering.
	exam	1	that plan is out because of the weather.
out	17.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not allowed.
	exam	1	smoking on duty is out.
out	18.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; also prenominal
	def	not in vogue; unfashionable.
	exam	1	that sort of dress is out these days.
out	19.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; of a fire or light
	def	no longer burning or providing illumination.
	exam	1	the fire is out.
out	20.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not working.
	exam	1	the radio's out.
out	21.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	unconscious.
	exam	1	he was out for two minutes.
out	22.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not in; not at home.
	exam	1	call back later, they're out now.
out	23.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	desirous of or intent on (something or doing something).
	exam	1	I'm out for as much money as I can get.
out	24.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	Also: {out on strike}. on strike.
	exam	1	the machine shop is out.
out	25.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; in several games and sports
	def	denoting the state in which a player is caused to discontinue active participation, esp. in some specified role.
out	26.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	used up; exhausted.
	exam	1	our supplies are completely out.
out	27.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	worn into holes.
	exam	1	this sweater is out at the elbows.
out	28.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	inaccurate, deficient, or discrepant.
	exam	1	out by six pence.
out	29.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not in office or authority.
	exam	1	his party will be out at the election.
out	30.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	completed or concluded, as of time.
	exam	1	before the year is out.
out	31.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; also prenominal
	def	being out.
	exam	1	the out position on the dial.
out	32.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	prep.
	def	out of; out through.
	exam	1	he ran out the door.
out	33.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	outside; beyond.
	exam	1	he comes from out our domain.
out	34.a.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation, usually peremptory, of dismissal, reproach, etc.
out	34.b.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	interj.
	usage	in wireless teleg?!raphy
	def	an expression used to signal that the speaker is signing off.
out with it	35.
	head	out
	syl	out with it.
	def	a command to make something known immediately, without missing any details.
out	36.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a method of escape from a place, difficult situation, punishment, etc.
out	37.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	an instance of the putting out of a batter; put-out.
out	38.a.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	n.
	def	the omission of words, etc., from a printed text; lacuna.
out	38.b.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	n.
	def	the words, etc., so omitted.
ins and outs	39.
	head	out
	syl	ins and outs.
	def	See {{in} (sense 28)}.
out	40.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or throw out.
out	41.
	syl	out
	pron	<aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be made known or effective despite efforts to the contrary (esp. in the phrase {will out) }.
	exam	1	the truth will out.
out-	1.
	syl	out-
	pos	prefix.
	def	excelling or surpassing in a particular action.
	exam	1	outlast;
	exam	2	outlive.
out-	2.
	syl	out-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating an external location or situation away from the centre.
	exam	1	outpost;
	exam	2	outpatient.
out-	3.
	syl	out-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating emergence, an issuing forth, etc..
	exam	1	outcrop;
	exam	2	outgrowth.
out-	4.
	syl	out-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating the result of an action.
	exam	1	outcome.
outage	1.
	syl	out+age
	pron	<1autiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of goods missing or lost after storage or shipment.
outage	2.
	syl	out+age
	pron	<1autiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of power failure, machine stoppage, etc.
out and away	0.
	syl	out and a:way
	pos	adv.
	def	by far.
out-and-out	0.
	syl	out-and-out
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	thoroughgoing; complete.
out-and-outer	1.
	syl	out-and-out:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a thorough or thoroughgoing person or thing.
out-and-outer	2.
	syl	out-and-out:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing that is excellent of its kind.
out-of-sight	alt
	head	outasight
	or	outasight
	syl	out-of-sight
	pos	adj. interj.
outasight	0.
	or	out-of-sight
	syl	out:a+sight
	pron	<2aut*1sIt>
	pos	adj. interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another term for {far-out}.
outback	0.a.
	syl	out+back
	pron	<1aut2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the remote bush country of Australia.
outback	0.b.
	syl	out+back
	pron	<1aut2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	outback life.
outbalance	0.
	syl	out+bal+ance
	pron	<2aut1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {outweigh}.
outbids	infl
	head	outbid
	syl	out+bids
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outbidding	infl
	head	outbid
	syl	out+bid+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outbid	infl
	syl	out+bid
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outbidden	infl
	head	outbid
	or	outbid
	syl	out+bid+den
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outbid	infl
	or	outbidden
	syl	out+bid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outbid	0.
	syl	out+bid
	pron	<2aut1bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bid higher than; outdo in bidding.
outboard	1.
	syl	out+board
	pron	<1aut2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a boat's engine
	def	portable, with its own propeller, and designed to be attached externally to the stern. Compare {{inboard} (sense 1)}.
outboard	2.
	syl	out+board
	pron	<1aut2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a position away from, or further away from, the centre line of a vessel or aircraft, esp. outside the hull or fuselage.
outboard	3.
	syl	out+board
	pron	<1aut2bc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	away from the centre line of a vessel or aircraft, esp. outside the hull or fuselage.
outboard	4.
	syl	out+board
	pron	<1aut2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an outboard motor.
outboard	5.
	syl	out+board
	pron	<1aut2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat fitted with an outboard motor.
outbound	0.
	syl	out+bound
	pron	<1aut2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	going out; outward bound.
outbrave	1.
	syl	out+brave
	pron	<2aut1brAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in bravery.
outbrave	2.
	syl	out+brave
	pron	<2aut1brAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confront defiantly.
outbreak	0.
	syl	out+break
	pron	<1aut2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden, violent, or spontaneous occurrence, esp. of disease or strife.
outbreeds	infl
	head	outbreed
	syl	out+breeds
	pos	vb.
outbreeding	infl
	head	outbreed
	syl	out+breed+ing
	pos	vb.
outbred	infl
	head	outbreed
	syl	out+bred.
	pos	vb.
outbreed	1.
	syl	out+breed
	pron	<2aut1brEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	to produce offspring through sexual relations outside a particular family or tribe.
outbreed	2.
	syl	out+breed
	pron	<2aut1brEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breed (animals that are not closely related) or (of such animals) to be bred.
outbreeding	sub
	head	outbreed
	syl	out+1breed+ing
	pos	n.
outbuilding	0.
	syl	out+build+ing
	pron	<1aut2bildiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a building subordinate to but separate from a main building; outhouse.
outburst	1.
	syl	out+burst
	pron	<1aut2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden and violent expression or emotion.
outburst	2.
	syl	out+burst
	pron	<1aut2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosion or eruption.
outcast	1.
	syl	out+cast
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is rejected or excluded from a social group.
outcast	2.
	syl	out+cast
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a vagabond or wanderer.
outcast	3.
	syl	out+cast
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	anything thrown out or rejected.
outcast	4.
	syl	out+cast
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	rejected, abandoned, or discarded; cast out.
outcaste	1.
	syl	out+caste
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been expelled from a caste.
outcaste	2.
	syl	out+caste
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having no caste. {~}
outcaste	3.
	syl	out+caste
	pron	<1aut2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (someone) to lose his caste.
outclass	1.
	syl	out+class
	pron	<2aut1kla:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in class, quality, etc.
outclass	2.
	syl	out+class
	pron	<2aut1kla:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat easily.
outcome	0.
	syl	out+come
	pron	<1aut2k^m>
	pos	n.
	def	something that follows from an action, dispute, situation, etc.; result; consequence.
outcrop	1.
	syl	out+crop
	pron	<1aut2krop>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a rock formation or mineral vein that appears at the surface of the earth.
outcrop	2.
	syl	out+crop
	pron	<1aut2krop>
	pos	n.
	def	an emergence; appearance.
outcrops	infl
	head	outcrop
	syl	out+crops
	pos	vb.
outcropping	infl
	head	outcrop
	syl	out+crop+ping
	pos	vb.
outcropped	infl
	head	outcrop
	syl	out+cropped.
	pos	vb.
outcrop	3.
	syl	out+crop
	pron	<2aut1krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of rock strata, mineral veins, etc.
	def	to protrude through the surface of the earth.
outcrop	4.
	syl	out+crop
	pron	<2aut1krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	another word for {crop out}.
outcross	1.
	syl	out+cross
	pron	<2aut1kros>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breed (animals or plants of the same breed but different strains).
outcross	2.
	syl	out+cross
	pron	<1aut2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant produced as a result of outcrossing.
outcross	3.
	syl	out+cross
	pron	<1aut2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of outcrossing.
outcries	infl
	head	outcry
	syl	out+cries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
outcry	1.
	syl	out+cry
	pron	<1aut2krI>
	pos	n.
	def	a widespread or vehement protest.
outcry	2.
	syl	out+cry
	pron	<1aut2krI>
	pos	n.
	def	clamour; uproar.
outcries	infl
	head	outcry
	syl	out+cries
	pos	vb.
outcrying	infl
	head	outcry
	syl	out+cry+ing
	pos	vb.
outcried	infl
	head	outcry
	syl	out+cried.
	pos	vb.
outcry	3.
	syl	out+cry
	pron	<2aut1krI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cry louder or make more noise than (someone or something).
outdate	0.
	syl	out+date
	pron	<2aut1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of something new
	def	to cause (something else) to become old-fashioned or obsolete.
outdated	0.
	syl	out+dat+ed
	pron	<2aut1dAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned or obsolete.
outdistance	0.
	syl	out+dis+tance
	pron	<2aut1dist*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave far behind.
outdoes	infl
	head	outdo
	syl	out+does
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outdoing	infl
	head	outdo
	syl	out+do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outdid	infl
	head	outdo
	syl	out+did
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outdone	infl
	head	outdo
	syl	out+done.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outdo	0.
	syl	out+do
	pron	<2aut1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass or exceed in performance or execution.
outdoor	0.
	syl	out+door
	pron	<1aut1dc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	Also: {out-of-door}. taking place, existing, or intended for use in the open air.
	exam	1	outdoor games;
	exam	2	outdoor clothes.
outdoors	1.
	syl	out+doors
	pron	<2aut1dc:z>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {out-of-doors}. in the open air; outside. {~}
outdoors	2.
	syl	out+doors
	pron	<2aut1dc:z>
	pos	adv.
	def	the world outside habitation.
outer	1.
	syl	out+er
	pron	<1aut*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being or located on the outside; external.
outer	2.
	syl	out+er
	pron	<1aut*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	further from the middle or central part.
outer	3.a.
	syl	out+er
	pron	<1aut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the white outermost ring on a target.
outer	3.b.
	syl	out+er
	pron	<1aut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a shot that hits this ring.
outer	4.
	syl	out+er
	pron	<1aut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the unsheltered part of the spectator area at a sports ground.
on the outer	5.
	head	outer
	syl	on the outer.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	prenominal
	def	excluded or neglected.
outer bar	0.
	syl	out+er bar
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a collective name for junior barristers who plead from outside the bar of the court. Compare {Queen's Counsel}.
outer garments	0.
	syl	out+er gar+ments
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the garments that are worn over a person's other clothes.
Outer Mongolia	0.
	syl	Out+er Mon+go+li:a
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1924) of the {Mongolian People's Republic}.
outermost	0.
	syl	out:er+most
	pron	<1aut*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	furthest from the centre or middle; outmost.
outer planet	0.
	syl	out+er plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	any of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, whose orbit lies outside the asteroid belt.
outer space	0.
	syl	out+er space
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	any region of space beyond the atmosphere of the earth.
outface	1.
	syl	out+face
	pron	<2*ut1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to face or stare down.
outface	2.
	syl	out+face
	pron	<2*ut1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confront boldly or defiantly.
outfall	0.
	syl	out+fall
	pron	<1aut2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a river, sewer, drain, etc., from which it discharges.
outfield	1.
	syl	out+field
	pron	<1aut2fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the area of the field relatively far from the pitch; the deep. Compare {infield}.
outfield	2.a.
	syl	out+field
	pron	<1aut2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of the playing field beyond the lines connecting first, second, and third bases.
outfield	2.b.
	syl	out+field
	pron	<1aut2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the positions of the left fielder, centre fielder, and right fielder taken collectively. Compare {infield}.
outfield	3.
	syl	out+field
	pron	<1aut2fEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	farm land most distant from the farmstead.
outfielder	sub
	head	outfield
	syl	out+2field+er
	pos	n.
outfighting	0.
	syl	out+fight:ing
	pos	n.
	def	fighting at a distance and not at close range.
outfit	1.
	syl	out+fit
	pron	<1aut2fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of articles or equipment for a particular task, occupation, etc.
outfit	2.
	syl	out+fit
	pron	<1aut2fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of clothes, esp. a carefully selected one.
outfit	3.
	syl	out+fit
	pron	<1aut2fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any group or association regarded as a cohesive unit, such as a military company, business house, etc.
outfit	4.
	syl	out+fit
	pron	<1aut2fit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of fitting out.
outfits	infl
	head	outfit
	syl	out+fits
	pos	vb.
outfitting	infl
	head	outfit
	syl	out+fit+ting
	pos	vb.
outfitted	infl
	head	outfit
	syl	out+fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
outfit	5.
	syl	out+fit
	pron	<1aut2fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to furnish or be furnished with an outfit, equipment, etc.
outfitter	1.
	syl	out+fit+ter
	pron	<1aut2fit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a shop that sells men's clothes.
outfitter	2.
	syl	out+fit+ter
	pron	<1aut2fit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who provides outfits.
outflank	1.
	syl	out+flank
	pron	<2aut1fl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go around the flank of (an opposing army, etc.).
outflank	2.
	syl	out+flank
	pron	<2aut1fl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get the better of.
outflow	1.
	syl	out+flow
	pron	<1aut2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc.
outflow	2.
	syl	out+flow
	pron	<1aut2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that flows out.
outflow	3.
	syl	out+flow
	pron	<1aut2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of flowing out.
outfoot	1.
	syl	out+foot
	pron	<2aut1fut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a boat
	def	to go faster than (another boat).
outfoot	2.
	syl	out+foot
	pron	<2aut1fut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in running, dancing, etc.
outfox	0.
	syl	out+fox
	pron	<2aut1foks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in guile or cunning.
outgasses	infl
	head	outgas
	syl	out+gas+ses
	pos	vb.
outgassing	infl
	head	outgas
	syl	out+gas+sing
	pos	vb.
outgassed	infl
	head	outgas
	syl	out+gassed.
	pos	vb.
outgas	0.
	syl	out+gas
	pron	<2aut1g@s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo the removal of adsorbed or absorbed gas from solids, often by heating in a vacuum.
outgenerals	infl
	head	outgeneral
	or	outgenerals
	syl	out+gen+er+als
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
outgeneralling	infl
	head	outgeneral
	or	outgeneraling
	syl	out+gen+er+al+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgeneralled	infl
	head	outgeneral
	or	outgeneraled
	syl	out+gen+er+alled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgeneraling	infl
	head	outgeneral
	or	outgeneralling
	syl	out+gen+er+al+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
outgeneraled	infl
	head	outgeneral
	or	outgeneralled
	syl	out+gen+er+aled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
outgeneral	0.
	syl	out+gen+er+al
	pron	<2aut1Jen*r*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to surpass in generalship.
outgoes	infl
	head	outgo
	syl	out+goes
	pos	vb.
outgoing	infl
	head	outgo
	syl	out+go+ing
	pos	vb.
outwent	infl
	head	outgo
	syl	out+went
	pos	vb.
outgone	infl
	head	outgo
	syl	out+gone.
	pos	vb.
outgo	1.
	syl	out+go
	pron	<2aut1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exceed or outstrip.
outgo	2.
	syl	out+go
	pron	<1aut2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	cost; outgoings; outlay.
outgo	3.
	syl	out+go
	pron	<1aut2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something that goes out; outflow.
outgoing	1.
	syl	out+go+ing
	pron	<1aut2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	departing; leaving.
outgoing	2.
	syl	out+go+ing
	pron	<1aut2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	leaving or retiring from office.
	exam	1	the outgoing chairman.
outgoing	3.
	syl	out+go+ing
	pron	<1aut2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	friendly and sociable. {~}
outgoing	4.
	syl	out+go+ing
	pron	<1aut2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	the act of going out.
outgoings	0.
	syl	out+go+ings
	pron	<1aut2g*uiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	necessary expenditure.
out-group	0.
	syl	out-group
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	persons excluded from an in-group.
outgrows	infl
	head	outgrow
	syl	out+grows
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgrowing	infl
	head	outgrow
	syl	out+grow+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgrew	infl
	head	outgrow
	syl	out+grew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgrown	infl
	head	outgrow
	syl	out+grown.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgrow	1.
	syl	out+grow
	pron	<2aut1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grow too large for (clothes, shoes, etc.).
outgrow	2.
	syl	out+grow
	pron	<2aut1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lose (a habit, idea, reputation, etc.) in the course of development or time.
outgrow	3.
	syl	out+grow
	pron	<2aut1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grow larger or faster than.
outgrowth	1.
	syl	out+growth
	pron	<1aut2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing growing out of a main body.
outgrowth	2.
	syl	out+growth
	pron	<1aut2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a development, result, or consequence.
outgrowth	3.
	syl	out+growth
	pron	<1aut2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of growing out.
outguns	infl
	head	outgun
	syl	out+guns
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgunning	infl
	head	outgun
	syl	out+gun+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgunned	infl
	head	outgun
	syl	out+gunned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outgun	1.
	syl	out+gun
	pron	<2aut1g^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to surpass in fire power.
outgun	2.
	syl	out+gun
	pron	<2aut1g^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to surpass in shooting.
outgun	3.
	syl	out+gun
	pron	<2aut1g^n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to surpass or excel.
outhaul	0.
	syl	out+haul
	pron	<1aut2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line or cable for tightening the foot of a sail by hauling the clew out along the boom or yard.
out-Herod	ety	C17: originally out-Herod Herod, from Shakespeare's Hamlet (act 3, scene 2)
out-Herod	0.
	syl	out-Her:od
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in evil, excesses, or cruelty.
outhouse	0.
	syl	out+house
	pron	<1aut2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building near to, but separate from, a main building; outbuilding.
outing	0.
	syl	out+ing
	pron	<1autiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a short outward and return journey; trip; excursion.
outjockey	0.
	syl	out+jock:ey
	pron	<2aut1Joki>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outwit by deception.
outland	1.
	syl	out+land
	pron	<1aut2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	outlying or distant.
outland	2.
	syl	out+land
	pron	<1aut2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	foreign; alien.
outland	3.
	syl	out+land
	pron	<1aut2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the outlying areas of a country or region.
outlander	0.
	syl	out+land+er
	pron	<1aut2l@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a foreigner or stranger.
outlandish	1.
	syl	out+land+ish
	pron	<aut1l@ndiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	grotesquely unconventional in appearance, habits, etc.
outlandish	2.
	syl	out+land+ish
	pron	<aut1l@ndiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	foreign.
outlandishly	sub
	head	outlandish
	syl	out+1land+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
outlandishness	sub
	head	outlandish
	syl	out+1land+ish+ness
	pos	n.
outlaw	1.
	syl	out+law
	pron	<1aut2lc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person excluded from the law and deprived of its protection.
outlaw	2.
	syl	out+law
	pron	<1aut2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any fugitive from the law, esp. a habitual transgressor.
outlaw	3.
	syl	out+law
	pron	<1aut2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild or untamed beast.
outlaw	4.
	syl	out+law
	pron	<1aut2lc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (a person) outside the law and deprive of its protection.
outlaw	5.
	syl	out+law
	pron	<1aut2lc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	to deprive (a contract, etc.) of legal force.
outlaw	6.
	syl	out+law
	pron	<1aut2lc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ban.
outlawries	infl
	head	outlawry
	syl	out+law+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
outlawry	1.
	syl	out+law+ry
	pron	<1aut2lc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of outlawing or the state of being outlawed.
outlawry	2.
	syl	out+law+ry
	pron	<1aut2lc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	disregard for the law.
outlay	1.
	syl	out+lay
	pron	<1aut2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	an expenditure of money, effort, etc.
outlays	infl
	head	outlay
	syl	out+lays
	pos	vb.
outlaying	infl
	head	outlay
	syl	out+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
outlaid	infl
	head	outlay
	syl	out+laid.
	pos	vb.
outlay	2.
	syl	out+lay
	pron	<2aut1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spend (money, etc.).
outlet	1.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening or vent permitting escape or release.
outlet	2.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a means for release or expression of emotion, creative energy, etc.
outlet	3.a.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a market for a product or service.
outlet	3.b.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial establishment retailing the goods of a particular producer or wholesaler.
outlet	4.a.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel that drains a body of water.
outlet	4.b.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the mouth of a river.
outlet	5.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a point in a wiring system from which current can be taken to supply electrical devices.
outlet	6.
	syl	out+let
	pron	<1autlet>, <-lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the beginning or end of a passage, esp. the lower opening of the pelvis ({pelvic outlet) }.
outlier	1.
	syl	out+li+er
	pron	<1aut2lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an outcrop of rocks that is entirely surrounded by older rocks.
outlier	2.
	syl	out+li+er
	pron	<1aut2lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, or part situated away from a main or related body.
outlier	3.
	syl	out+li+er
	pron	<1aut2lI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives away from his place of work, duty, etc.
outline	1.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary or schematic plan, draft, account, etc.
outline	2.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the important features of an argument, theory, work, etc.
outline	3.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the line by which an object or figure is or appears to be bounded.
outline	4.a.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing or manner of drawing consisting only of external lines.
outline	4.b.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an outline map.
outline	5.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or display the outline of.
outline	6.
	syl	out+line
	pron	<1aut2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give the main features or general idea of.
outlive	1.
	syl	out+live
	pron	<2aut1liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live longer than (someone).
outlive	2.
	syl	out+live
	pron	<2aut1liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live beyond a date or period.
	exam	1	he outlived the century.
outlive	3.
	syl	out+live
	pron	<2aut1liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live through (an experience).
outlook	1.
	syl	out+look
	pron	<1aut2luk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental attitude or point of view.
outlook	2.
	syl	out+look
	pron	<1aut2luk>
	pos	n.
	def	the probable or expected condition or outcome of something.
	exam	1	the weather outlook.
outlook	3.
	syl	out+look
	pron	<1aut2luk>
	pos	n.
	def	the view from a place.
outlook	4.
	syl	out+look
	pron	<1aut2luk>
	pos	n.
	def	view or prospect.
outlook	5.
	syl	out+look
	pron	<1aut2luk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of looking out.
outlying	0.
	syl	out+ly+ing
	pron	<1aut2lIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	distant or remote from the main body or centre, as of a town or region.
outmans	infl
	head	outman
	syl	out+mans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outmanning	infl
	head	outman
	syl	out+man+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outmanned	infl
	head	outman
	syl	out+manned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outman	1.
	syl	out+man
	pron	<2aut1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in manpower.
outman	2.
	syl	out+man
	pron	<2aut1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in manliness.
outmaneuver	alt
	head	outmanoeuvre
	or	outmanoeuvre
	syl	out+ma+neu+ver
	pron	<2autm*1nu:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
outmanoeuvre	0.
	or	outmaneuver
	syl	out+ma+noeu+vre
	pron	<2autm*1nu:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure a strategic advantage over by skilful manoeuvre.
outmoded	1.
	syl	out+mod+ed
	pron	<2aut1m*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer fashionable or widely accepted.
outmoded	2.
	syl	out+mod+ed
	pron	<2aut1m*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer practical or usable.
outmodedly	sub
	head	outmoded
	syl	out+1mod+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
outmodedness	sub
	head	outmoded
	syl	out+1mod+ed+ness
	pos	n.
outmost	0.
	syl	out+most
	pron	<1aut2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {outermost}.
outness	1.
	syl	out+ness
	pron	<1autnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being external.
outness	2.
	syl	out+ness
	pron	<1autnis>
	pos	n.
	def	outward expression.
outnumber	0.
	syl	out+num+ber
	pron	<2aut1n^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exceed in number.
out of bounds	1.
	syl	out of bounds
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	not to be entered (by); barred (to).
	exam	1	out of bounds to civilians.
out of bounds	2.
	syl	out of bounds
	pos	adj. postpositive; adv.
	def	outside specified or prescribed limits.
(out-of-date	infl
	head	out of date
	syl	(out-of-date
	pos	adj.
out of date	0.
	syl	out of date
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	, no longer valid, current, or fashionable; outmoded.
out-of-door	0.
	syl	out-of-door
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	another word for {outdoor}.
out-of-doors	0.
	syl	out-of-doors
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in the open air; outside. Also: {outdoors}.
(out-of-pocket	infl
	head	out of pocket
	syl	(out-of-pock:et
	pos	adj.
out of pocket	0.
	syl	out of pock+et
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
out of pocket	1.
	syl	out of pock+et
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having lost money, as in a commercial enterprise.
out of pocket	2.
	syl	out of pock+et
	pos	adj.
	def	without money to spend.
out of pocket	3.
	syl	out of pock+et
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of ex?!penses
	def	unbudgeted and paid for in cash.
out-of-the-way	1.
	syl	out-of-the-way
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	distant from more populous areas.
out-of-the-way	2.
	syl	out-of-the-way
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	uncommon or unusual.
outpatient	0.
	syl	out+pa+tient
	pron	<1aut2pAS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a non-resident hospital patient. Compare {inpatient}.
outpoint	1.
	syl	out+point
	pron	<2aut1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to score more points than.
outpoint	2.
	syl	out+point
	pron	<2aut1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail closer to the wind (point higher) than (another sailing vessel).
outport	0.
	syl	out+port
	pron	<1aut2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a subsidiary port built in deeper water than the original port.
outporter	0.
	syl	out+por+ter
	pron	<1aut2pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	an inhabitant or native of a Newfoundland outport.
outpost	1.a.
	syl	out+post
	pron	<1aut2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a position stationed at a distance from the area occupied by a major formation.
outpost	1.b.
	syl	out+post
	pron	<1aut2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the troops assigned to such a position.
outpost	2.
	syl	out+post
	pron	<1aut2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	an outlying settlement or position.
outpost	3.
	syl	out+post
	pron	<1aut2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a limit or frontier.
outpour	1.
	syl	out+pour
	pron	<1aut2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of flowing or pouring out.
outpour	2.
	syl	out+pour
	pron	<1aut2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	something that pours out.
outpour	3.
	syl	out+pour
	pron	<2aut1pc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pour or cause to pour out freely or rapidly.
outpouring	1.
	syl	out+pour+ing
	pron	<1aut2pc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a passionate or exaggerated outburst; effusion.
outpouring	2.
	syl	out+pour+ing
	pron	<1aut2pc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {outpour} (senses 1, 2).
output	1.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of production or manufacture.
output	2.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount produced, as in a given period.
	exam	1	a high weekly output.
output	3.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the material produced, manufactured, yielded, etc.
output	4.a.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the power, voltage, or current delivered by a circuit or component.
output	4.b.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which the signal is delivered.
output	5.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the power, energy, or work produced by an engine or a system.
output	6.a.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the information produced by a computer.
output	6.b.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the operations and devices involved in producing this information. See also {input/output}.
output	7.
	syl	out+put
	pron	<1aut2put>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to electronic, computer, or other output.
	exam	1	output signal;
	exam	2	output device.
outrage	ety	C13 (meaning: excess): via French from outr*'e beyond, from Latin ultr*_a 
outrage	1.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a wantonly vicious or cruel act.
outrage	2.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a gross violation of decency, morality, honour, etc.
outrage	3.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	profound indignation, anger, or hurt, caused by such an act. {~}
outrage	4.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause profound indignation, anger, or resentment in.
outrage	5.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to offend grossly (feelings, decency, human dignity, etc.).
outrage	6.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to commit an act of wanton viciousness, cruelty, or indecency on.
outrage	7.
	syl	out+rage
	pron	<1aut2rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {rape} %1.
outrageous	1.
	syl	out+ra+geous
	pron	<aut1rAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or having the nature of an outrage.
outrageous	2.
	syl	out+ra+geous
	pron	<aut1rAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	grossly offensive to decency, authority, etc.
outrageous	3.
	syl	out+ra+geous
	pron	<aut1rAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	violent or unrestrained in behaviour or temperament.
outrageous	4.
	syl	out+ra+geous
	pron	<aut1rAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extravagant or immoderate.
outrageously	sub
	head	outrageous
	syl	out+1ra+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
outrageousness	sub
	head	outrageous
	syl	out+1ra+geous+ness
	pos	n.
outrank	1.
	syl	out+rank
	pron	<2aut1r@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be of higher rank than.
outrank	2.
	syl	out+rank
	pron	<2aut1r@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take priority over.
outr'e	ety	past participle of outrer to pass beyond
outr'e	0.
	syl	ou:tr*'e
	pron	French. <u1trA>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from what is usual or proper.
outreach	1.
	syl	out+reach
	pron	<2aut1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in reach.
outreach	2.
	syl	out+reach
	pron	<2aut1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go beyond.
outreach	3.
	syl	out+reach
	pron	<2aut1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reach or cause to reach out.
outreach	4.
	syl	out+reach
	pron	<1aut?!2rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of reaching out.
outreach	5.
	syl	out+reach
	pron	<1aut?!2rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the length or extent of reach.
out-relief	0.
	syl	out-re:lief
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	money given to poor people not living in a workhouse.
outrides	infl
	head	outride
	syl	out+rides
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outriding	infl
	head	outride
	syl	out+rid+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outrode	infl
	head	outride
	syl	out+rode
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outridden	infl
	head	outride
	syl	out+rid+den.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outride	1.
	syl	out+ride
	pron	<2aut1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outdo by riding faster, farther, or better than.
outride	2.
	syl	out+ride
	pron	<2aut1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to ride out (a storm). {~}
outride	3.
	syl	out+ride
	pron	<2aut1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Prosody, rare.
	def	an extra un?!stressed syllable within a metrical foot.
outrider	1.
	syl	out+rid+er
	pron	<1aut2rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who goes ahead of a car, group of people, etc., to ensure a clear passage.
outrider	2.
	syl	out+rid+er
	pron	<1aut2rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who goes in advance to investigate, discover a way, etc.; scout.
outrider	3.
	syl	out+rid+er
	pron	<1aut2rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rides in front of or beside a carriage, esp. as an attendant or guard.
outrider	4.
	syl	out+rid+er
	pron	<1aut2rId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mounted herdsman.
outrigger	1.
	syl	out+rig+ger
	pron	<1aut2rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework for supporting a pontoon outside and parallel to the hull of a boat to provide stability.
outrigger	2.
	syl	out+rig+ger
	pron	<1aut2rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat equipped with such a framework, esp. one of the canoes of the South Pacific.
outrigger	3.
	syl	out+rig+ger
	pron	<1aut2rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	any projecting framework attached to a boat, aircraft, building, etc., to act as a support.
outrigger	4.
	syl	out+rig+ger
	pron	<1aut2rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	another name for {{rigger} (sense 2)}.
outright	1.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without qualifications or limitations.
	exam	1	outright ownership.
outright	2.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	complete; total.
	exam	1	an outright lie.
outright	3.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	straightforward; direct.
	exam	1	an outright manner.
outright	4.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without restrictions.
	exam	1	buy outright.
outright	5.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without reservation or concealment.
	exam	1	ask outright.
outright	6.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	instantly.
	exam	1	he was killed outright.
outright	7.
	syl	out+right
	pron	<1aut2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	prenominal
	def	straight ahead or out.
outruns	infl
	head	outrun
	syl	out+runs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outrunning	infl
	head	outrun
	syl	out+run+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outran	infl
	head	outrun
	syl	out+ran
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outrun	infl
	syl	out+run.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outrun	1.
	syl	out+run
	pron	<2aut1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to run faster, farther, or better than.
outrun	2.
	syl	out+run
	pron	<2aut1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape from by or as if by running.
outrun	3.
	syl	out+run
	pron	<2aut1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go beyond; exceed.
outrunner	1.
	syl	out+run+ner
	pron	<1aut2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant who runs in front of a carriage, etc.
outrunner	2.
	syl	out+run+ner
	pron	<1aut2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leading dog in a sled team.
outrush	0.
	syl	out+rush
	pron	<2aut1r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a flowing or rushing out.
outsells	infl
	head	outsell
	syl	out+sells
	pos	vb.
outselling	infl
	head	outsell
	syl	out+sell+ing
	pos	vb.
outsold	infl
	head	outsell
	syl	out+sold.
	pos	vb.
outsell	0.
	syl	out+sell
	pron	<2aut1sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell or be sold in greater quantities than.
outsert	ety	C20: based on #7insert 
outsert	0.
	syl	out+sert
	pron	<1aut2sR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{wrapround} (sense 4)}.
outset	0.
	syl	out+set
	pron	<1aut2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a start; beginning (esp. in the phrase {from} {at) the outset) }.
outshines	infl
	head	outshine
	syl	out+shines
	pos	vb.
outshining	infl
	head	outshine
	syl	out+shin+ing
	pos	vb.
outshone	infl
	head	outshine
	syl	out+shone.
	pos	vb.
outshine	1.
	syl	out+shine
	pron	<2aut1SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shine more brightly than.
outshine	2.
	syl	out+shine
	pron	<2aut1SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in excellence, beauty, wit, etc.
outshine	3.
	syl	out+shine
	pron	<2aut1SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to emit light.
outshoots	infl
	head	outshoot
	syl	out+shoots
	pos	vb.
outshooting	infl
	head	outshoot
	syl	out+shoot+ing
	pos	vb.
outshot	infl
	head	outshoot
	syl	out+shot.
	pos	vb.
outshoot	1.
	syl	out+shoot
	pron	<2aut1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass or excel in shooting.
outshoot	2.
	syl	out+shoot
	pron	<2aut1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or extend beyond (something).
outshoot	3.
	syl	out+shoot
	pron	<1aut2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that projects or shoots out.
outshoot	4.
	syl	out+shoot
	pron	<1aut2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of shooting out or protruding.
outside	1.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	sometimes foll. by of
	def	on or to the exterior of.
	exam	1	outside the house.
outside	2.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	beyond the limits of.
	exam	1	outside human comprehension.
outside	3.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	apart from; other than.
	exam	1	no-one knows outside you and me.
outside	4.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	situated on the exterior.
	exam	1	an outside lavatory.
outside	5.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	remote; unlikely.
	exam	1	an outside chance.
outside	6.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	not a member of.
outside	7.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	the greatest possible or probable (prices, odds, etc.). {~} (@!a$ut#!sa$Id).
outside	8.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	outside a specified thing or place; out of doors.
outside	9.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Slang.
	def	not in prison. {~} (#!a$ut#!sa$Id).
outside	10.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	the external side or surface.
	exam	1	the outside of the garage.
outside	11.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	the external appearance or aspect.
outside	12.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	def	the exterior or outer part of something.
outside	13.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	of a path, pavement, etc.
	def	the side nearest the road or away from a wall or building.
outside	14.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Sport.
	def	an outside player, as in football.
outside	15.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	mod	pl.
	def	the outer sheets of a ream of paper.
outside	16.
	syl	out+side
	pron	<2aut1sId>
	pos	prep.
	usage	Canadian. in the north
	def	the settled parts of Canada.
at the outside	17.
	head	outside
	syl	at the outside.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at the most or at the greatest extent.
	exam	1	two days at the outside.
outside in	18.
	head	outside
	syl	outside in.
	def	See {inside out. #e Usage}. In careful usage, and are preferred to and (not
outside broadcast	0.
	syl	out+side broad+cast
	pos	n.
	qual	Radio, television.
	def	a broadcast not made from a studio.
outsider	1.
	syl	out+sid+er
	pron	<2aut1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing excluded from or not a member of a set, group, etc.
outsider	2.
	syl	out+sid+er
	pron	<2aut1sId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a contestant, esp. a horse, thought unlikely to win in a race.
outsider	3.
	syl	out+sid+er
	pron	<2aut1sId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a person who does not live in the arctic regions.
outside work	0.
	syl	out+side work
	pos	n.
	def	work done off the premises of a business.
out sister	0.
	syl	out sis+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a community of nuns who performs tasks in the outside world on behalf of the community.
outsize	1.
	syl	out+size
	pron	<1aut2sIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {out+sized}. very large or larger than normal.
	exam	1	outsize tomatoes.
outsize	2.
	syl	out+size
	pron	<1aut2sIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	something outsize, such as a garment or person.
outsize	3.
	syl	out+size
	pron	<1aut2sIz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or dealing in outsize clothes.
	exam	1	an outsize shop.
outskirts	0.
	syl	out+skirts
	pron	<1aut2skR:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	outlying or bordering areas, districts, etc., as of a city.
outsmart	0.
	syl	out+smart
	pron	<2aut1sma:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get the better of; outwit.
outsole	0.
	syl	out+sole
	pron	<1aut2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost sole of a shoe.
outspan	ety	C19: partial translation of Afrikaans uitspan, from uit out+ spannen to stretch
outspan	1.
	syl	out+span
	pron	<1aut2sp@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	South African.
	def	an area on a farm kept available for travellers to rest and refresh animals, etc.
outspan	2.
	syl	out+span
	pron	<1aut2sp@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	South African.
	def	the act of unharnessing or unyoking.
outspans	infl
	head	outspan
	syl	out+spans
	pos	vb.
outspanning	infl
	head	outspan
	syl	out+span+ning
	pos	vb.
outspanned	infl
	head	outspan
	syl	out+spanned.
	pos	vb.
outspan	3.
	syl	out+span
	pron	<1aut1sp@n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	South African.
	def	to unharness or unyoke (animals).
outspoken	1.
	syl	out+spo+ken
	pron	<2aut1sp*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	candid or bold in speech.
outspoken	2.
	syl	out+spo+ken
	pron	<2aut1sp*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	said or expressed with candour or boldness.
outspreads	infl
	head	outspread
	syl	out+spreads
	pos	vb.
outspreading	infl
	head	outspread
	syl	out+spread+ing
	pos	vb.
outspread	infl
	syl	out+spread.
	pos	vb.
outspread	1.
	syl	out+spread
	pron	<2aut1spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread out or cause to spread out.
outspread	2.
	syl	out+spread
	pron	<1aut1spred>
	pos	adj.
	def	spread or stretched out.
outspread	3.
	syl	out+spread
	pron	<1aut1spred>
	pos	adj.
	def	scattered or diffused widely.
outspread	4.
	syl	out+spread
	pron	<1aut2spred>
	pos	n.
	def	a spreading out.
outstands	infl
	head	outstand
	syl	out+stands
	pos	vb.
outstanding	infl
	head	outstand
	syl	out+stand+ing
	pos	vb.
outstood	infl
	head	outstand
	syl	out+stood.
	pos	vb.
outstand	1.
	syl	out+stand
	pron	<2aut1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be outstanding or excel.
outstand	2.
	syl	out+stand
	pron	<2aut1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to stand out to sea.
outstand	3.
	syl	out+stand
	pron	<2aut1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to last beyond.
outstanding	1.
	syl	out+stand+ing
	pron	<2aut1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	superior; excellent; distinguished.
outstanding	2.
	syl	out+stand+ing
	pron	<2aut1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	prominent, remarkable, or striking.
outstanding	3.
	syl	out+stand+ing
	pron	<2aut1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	still in existence; unsettled, unpaid, or unresolved.
outstanding	4.
	syl	out+stand+ing
	pron	<2aut1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of shares, bonds, etc.
	def	issued and sold.
outstanding	5.
	syl	out+stand+ing
	pron	<2aut1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	projecting or jutting upwards or outwards.
outstation	1.
	syl	out+sta+tion
	pron	<1aut2stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a station or post in a remote or unsettled region.
outstation	2.
	syl	out+sta+tion
	pron	<1aut2stAS*n>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	away from (the speaker's) town or area.
outstay	1.
	syl	out+stay
	pron	<2aut1stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stay longer than.
outstay	2.
	syl	out+stay
	pron	<2aut1stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stay too long.
outstay one's welcome	3.
	head	outstay
	syl	outstay one's welcome.
	def	See {{overstay} (sense 3)}.
outstretch	1.
	syl	out+stretch
	pron	<2aut1streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend or expand; stretch out.
outstretch	2.
	syl	out+stretch
	pron	<2aut1streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stretch or extend beyond.
outstrips	infl
	head	outstrip
	syl	out+strips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outstripping	infl
	head	outstrip
	syl	out+strip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outstripped	infl
	head	outstrip
	syl	out+stripped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outstrip	1.
	syl	out+strip
	pron	<2aut1strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass in a sphere of activity, competition, etc.
outstrip	2.
	syl	out+strip
	pron	<2aut1strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or grow greater than.
outstrip	3.
	syl	out+strip
	pron	<2aut1strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go faster than and leave behind.
outswing	0.
	syl	out+swing
	pron	<1aut2swiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the movement of a bowled ball from leg to off through the air. Compare {inswing}.
outswinger	sub
	head	outswing
	syl	out+2swing+er
	pos	n.
outthinks	infl
	head	outthink
	syl	out+thinks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outthinking	infl
	head	outthink
	syl	out+think+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outthought	infl
	head	outthink
	syl	out+thought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outthink	1.
	syl	out+think
	pron	<2aut1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outdo in thinking.
outthink	2.
	syl	out+think
	pron	<2aut1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outwit.
out tray	0.
	syl	out tray
	pos	n.
	usage	in an office, etc.
	def	a tray for outgoing correspondence, documents, etc.
outturn	0.
	syl	out+turn
	pron	<1aut2tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {{output} (sense 2)}.
outvote	0.
	syl	out+vote
	pron	<2aut1v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat by a majority of votes.
outward	1.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to what is apparent or superficial.
outward	2.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the outside of the body.
outward	3.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to the external, as opposed to the mental, spiritual, or inherent.
outward	4.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or directed towards the outside or exterior.
outward	5.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a ship, part of a voyage, etc.
	def	leaving for a particular destination.
outward	6.a.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the body as opposed to the soul.
outward	6.b.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	clothing.
outward	7.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of a ship
	def	away from port.
outward	8.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {outwards}.
outward	9.
	syl	out+ward
	pron	<1autw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the outward part; exterior.
outwardness	sub
	head	outward
	syl	out+ward+ness
	pos	n.
Outward Bound movement	0.
	syl	Out+ward Bound move+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a scheme to provide adventure training for young people.
outwardly	1.
	syl	out+ward+ly
	pron	<1autw*dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in outward appearance.
	exam	1	outwardly she looked calm.
outwardly	2.
	syl	out+ward+ly
	pron	<1autw*dli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with reference to the outside or outer surface; externally.
outward	alt
	head	outwards
	or	outwards
	syl	out+ward
	pos	adv.
outwards	0.
	or	outward
	syl	out+wards
	pron	<1autw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the outside; out.
outwash	0.
	syl	out+wash
	pron	<1aut2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of gravel, sand, etc., carried and deposited by the water derived from melting glaciers.
outwears	infl
	head	outwear
	syl	out+wears
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwearing	infl
	head	outwear
	syl	out+wear+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwore	infl
	head	outwear
	syl	out+wore
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outworn	infl
	head	outwear
	syl	out+worn.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwear	1.
	syl	out+wear
	pron	<2aut1we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use up or destroy by wearing.
outwear	2.
	syl	out+wear
	pron	<2aut1we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to last or wear longer than.
outwear	3.
	syl	out+wear
	pron	<2aut1we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outlive, outgrow, or develop beyond.
outwear	4.
	syl	out+wear
	pron	<2aut1we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deplete or exhaust in strength, determination, etc.
outweigh	1.
	syl	out+weigh
	pron	<2aut1wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevail over; overcome.
	exam	1	his desire outweighed his discretion.
outweigh	2.
	syl	out+weigh
	pron	<2aut1wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be more important or significant than.
outweigh	3.
	syl	out+weigh
	pron	<2aut1wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be heavier than.
outwits	infl
	head	outwit
	syl	out+wits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwitting	infl
	head	outwit
	syl	out+wit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwitted	infl
	head	outwit
	syl	out+wit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwit	1.
	syl	out+wit
	pron	<2aut1wit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get the better of by cunning or ingenuity.
outwit	2.
	syl	out+wit
	pron	<2aut1wit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be of greater intelligence than.
outwith	0.
	syl	out+with
	pron	<1aut2wi$T>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Scot.
	def	outside.
outwork	1.
	syl	out+work
	pron	<1aut2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	defences which lie outside main defensive works.
outwork	2.
	syl	out+work
	pron	<1aut2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work performed away from the factory, office, etc., by which it has been commissioned.
outworks	infl
	head	outwork
	syl	out+works
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outworking	infl
	head	outwork
	syl	out+work+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outworked	infl
	head	outwork
	or	outwrought
	syl	out+worked
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwrought	infl
	head	outwork
	or	outworked
	syl	out+wrought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
outwork	3.
	syl	out+work
	pron	<2aut1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work better, harder, etc., than.
outwork	4.
	syl	out+work
	pron	<2aut1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work out to completion.
outworker	sub
	head	outwork
	syl	out+2work+er
	pos	n.
ouzel	ety	Old English *_osle, related to Old High German amsala (German Amsel) , Latin merula #7merle 
ousel	alt
	head	ouzel
	or	ouzel
	syl	ou:sel
	pron	<1u:zL>
	pos	n.
ouzel	1.
	or	ousel
	syl	ou:zel
	pron	<1u:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ring ouzel} or {water ouzel}.
ouzel	2.
	or	ousel
	syl	ou:zel
	pron	<1u:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for the (European) {blackbird}.
ouzo	ety	Modern Greek ouzon, of obscure origin
ouzo	0.
	syl	ou:zo
	pron	<1u:z*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong aniseed-flavoured spirit from Greece.
ova	0.
	syl	o:va
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {ovum}.
oval	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin *_ov*_alis, from Latin *_ovum egg
oval	1.
	syl	o:val
	pron	<1*uvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of an ellipse or ellipsoid.
oval	2.
	syl	o:val
	pron	<1*uvL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is oval in shape, such as a sports ground.
ovally	sub
	head	oval
	syl	o:val+ly
	pos	adv.
ovalness	sub
	head	oval
	or	ovality
	syl	o:val+ness
	pron	<*u1v@liti>
	pos	n.
ovality	sub
	head	oval
	or	ovalness
	syl	o:val+i:ty
	pron	<*u1v@liti>
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Oval
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Oval	0.
	syl	O:val
	pron	<1*uvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cricket ground in central London, in the borough of Lambeth.
ovals of Cassini	ety	C18: named after Jean Dominique Cassini (1625-1712), Italian-French astronomer and mathematician
ovals of Cassini	0.
	syl	o:vals of Cas:si:ni
	pron	<k*1sEni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the locus of a point whose distance from two fixed points, and is such that ?1#800599 ?1#800600 ?1#800601 ?1#800602 is a constant.
Ovambo	infl
	or	Ovambos
	syl	O:vam+bo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ovambos	infl
	head	Ovambo
	or	Ovambo
	syl	O:vam+bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ovambo	1.
	syl	O:vam+bo
	pron	<*u1v@mb*u>, <c:1vambc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a mixed Hottentot and Negroid people of southern Africa, living chiefly in N South West Africa: noted for their skill in metal work.
Ovambo	2.
	syl	O:vam+bo
	pron	<*u1v@mb*u>, <c:1vambc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
ovariectomies	infl
	head	ovariectomy
	syl	o:var:i+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ovariectomy	0.
	syl	o:var:i+ec+to+my
	pron	<*u2ve*ri1ekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	an?!oth?!er name for {oophorectomy}.
ovariotomies	infl
	head	ovariotomy
	syl	o:var:i+ot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ovariotomy	0.
	syl	o:var:i+ot:o+my
	pron	<*u2ve*ri1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into an ovary. Compare {oophorectomy}.
ovaritis	0.
	syl	o:va+ri+tis
	pron	<2*uv*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of an ovary; oophoritis.
ovary	ety	C17: from New Latin *_ov*_arium, from Latin *_ovum egg
ovaries	infl
	head	ovary
	syl	o:va+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ovary	1.
	syl	o:va+ry
	pron	<1*uv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two female reproductive organs, which produce ova and secrete oestrogen hormones.
ovary	2.
	syl	o:va+ry
	pron	<1*uv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding organ in vertebrate and invertebrate animals.
ovary	3.
	syl	o:va+ry
	pron	<1*uv*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the hollow basal region of a carpel containing one or more ovules. In some plants the carpels are united to form a single compound ovary.
ovarian	sub
	head	ovary
	syl	o:var+i:an
	pron	<*u1ve*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
ovate	ety	C18: from Latin *_ov*_atus egg-shaped; see #7ovum 
ovate	1.
	syl	o:vate
	pron	<1*uvAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an egg.
ovate	2.
	syl	o:vate
	pron	<1*uvAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a leaf
	def	shaped like the longitudinal section of an egg, with the broader end at the base. Compare {obovate}.
ovately	sub
	head	ovate
	syl	o:vate+ly
	pos	adv.
ovation	ety	C16: from Latin ov*_ati*_o rejoicing, from ov*_are to exult
ovation	1.
	syl	o:va+tion
	pron	<*u1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an enthusiastic reception, esp. one of prolonged applause.
	exam	1	a standing ovation.
ovation	2.
	syl	o:va+tion
	pron	<*u1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a victory procession less glorious than a triumph awarded to a Roman general.
ovational	sub
	head	ovation
	syl	o:1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
oven	ety	Old English ofen; related to Old High German ofan, Old Norse ofn 
oven	1.
	syl	ov:en
	pron	<1^vN>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed heated compartment or receptacle for baking or roasting food.
oven	2.
	syl	ov:en
	pron	<1^vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device, usually lined with a refractory material, used for drying substances, firing ceramics, heat-treating, etc.
oven-like	sub
	head	oven
	syl	ov:en-2like
	pos	adj.
ovenbird	1.
	syl	ov:en+bird
	pron	<1^vN2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small brownish South American passerine birds of the family that build oven-shaped clay nests.
ovenbird	2.
	syl	ov:en+bird
	pron	<1^vN2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a common North American warbler, that has an olive-brown striped plumage with an orange crown and builds a cup-shaped nest on the ground.
oven-ready	0.
	syl	ov:en-read:y
	pos	adj.
	usage	of various foods
	def	bought already prepared so that they are ready to be cooked in the oven.
ovenware	0.
	syl	ov:en+ware
	pron	<1^vN2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	heat-resistant dishes in which food can be both cooked and served. |&2960|
over	ety	Old English ofer; related to Old High German ubir, obar, Old Norse yfir, Latin super, Greek huper 
over	1.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	directly above; on the top of; via the top or upper surface of.
	exam	1	over one's head.
over	2.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	on or to the other side of.
	exam	1	over the river.
over	3.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	during; through, or throughout (a period of time).
over	4.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	in or throughout all parts of.
	exam	1	to travel over England.
over	5.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	throughout the whole extent of.
	exam	1	over the racecourse.
over	6.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	above; in preference to.
	exam	1	I like that over everything else.
over	7.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	by the agency of (an instrument of telecommunication).
	exam	1	we heard it over the radio.
over	8.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	more than.
	exam	1	over a century ago.
over	9.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	on the subject of; about.
	exam	1	an argument over nothing.
over	10.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	while occupied in.
	exam	1	discussing business over golf.
over	11.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	prep.
	def	having recovered from the effects of.
	exam	1	she's not over that last love affair yet.
over and above	12.
	head	over
	syl	over and above.
	def	added to; in addition to.
	exam	1	he earns a large amount over and above his salary.
over	13.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a state, condition, situation, or position that is or has been placed or put over something.
	exam	1	to climb over.
over	14.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	so as to cause to fall.
	exam	1	knocking over a policeman.
over	15.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at or to a point across intervening space, water, etc..
	exam	1	come over and see us;
	exam	2	over in America.
over	16.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	throughout a whole area.
	exam	1	the world over.
over	17.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	particle
	def	from beginning to end, usually cursorily.
	exam	1	to read a document over.
over	18.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	throughout a period of time.
	exam	1	stay over for this week.
over	19.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	esp. in signalling and radio
	def	it is now your turn to speak, act, etc.
over	20.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	more than is expected or usual.
	exam	1	not over well.
over again	21.
	head	over
	syl	over again.
	def	once more.
over	22.a.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	opposite to.
over	22.b.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	contrasting with.
again	infl
	head	over
	syl	again
over and over	23.
	head	over
	syl	over and over.
	def	repeatedly.
over the odds	24.
	head	over
	syl	over the odds.
	def	in addition, esp. when not expected. {~}
over	25.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	postpositive
	def	finished; no longer in pro?!gress.
	exam	1	is the concert over yet??
over	26.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	def	remaining; surplus (often in the phrase {left over) }.
over	27.
	syl	o:ver
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a set of six balls (eight in Australia) bowled by a bowler from the same end of the pitch.
over-	1.
	syl	o:ver-
	pos	prefix.
	def	excessive or excessively; beyond an agreed or desirable limit.
	exam	1	overcharge;
	exam	2	overdue;
	exam	3	oversimplify.
over-	2.
	syl	o:ver-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating superior rank.
	exam	1	overseer.
over-	3.
	syl	o:ver-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating location or movement above.
	exam	1	overhang.
over-	4.
	syl	o:ver-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating movement downwards.
	exam	1	overthrow.
overachieve	0.
	syl	o:ver+a:chieve
	pron	<2*uv*r*1CEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform better than expected or predicted, as in an examination. &- {@!o@.ver+a@.#!chiev+er}
overact	0.
	syl	o:ver+act
	pron	<2*uv*r1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act or behave in an exaggerated manner, as in a theatrical production. Also: {overplay}.
overage	0.
	syl	o:ver+age
	pron	<2*uv*r1AJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond a specified age.
overall	1.
	syl	o:ver+all
	pron	<1*uv*r2c:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	from one end to the other.
overall	2.
	syl	o:ver+all
	pron	<1*uv*r2c:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	including or covering everything.
	exam	1	the overall cost.
overall	3.
	syl	o:ver+all
	pron	<2*uv*r1c:l>
	pos	adv.
	def	in general; on the whole.
overall	4.
	syl	o:ver+all
	pron	<1*uv*r2c:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a protective work garment usually worn over ordinary clothes.
overall	5.
	syl	o:ver+all
	pron	<1*uv*r2c:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	hard-wearing work trousers with a bib and shoulder-straps or jacket attached.
overarch	0.
	syl	o:ver+arch
	pron	<2*uv*r1a:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form an arch over.
overarm	1.
	syl	o:ver+arm
	pron	<1*uv*r2a:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport, esp. cricket.
	def	bowled, thrown, or performed with the arm raised above the shoulder.
overarm	2.
	syl	o:ver+arm
	pron	<1*uv*r2a:m>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the arm raised above the shoulder.
overawe	0.
	syl	o:ver+awe
	pron	<2*uv*r1c:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe.
overbalance	1.
	syl	o:ver+bal+ance
	pron	<2*uv*1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose balance.
overbalance	2.
	syl	o:ver+bal+ance
	pron	<2*uv*1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {outweigh}.
overbalance	3.
	syl	o:ver+bal+ance
	pron	<1*uv*2b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	excess of weight, value, etc.
overbears	infl
	head	overbear
	syl	o:ver+bears
	pos	vb.
overbearing	infl
	head	overbear
	syl	o:ver+bear+ing
	pos	vb.
overbore	infl
	head	overbear
	syl	o:ver+bore
	pos	vb.
overborne	infl
	head	overbear
	syl	o:ver+borne.
	pos	vb.
overbear	1.
	syl	o:ver+bear
	pron	<2*uv*1be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dominate or overcome.
	exam	1	to overbear objections.
overbear	2.
	syl	o:ver+bear
	pron	<2*uv*1be*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press or bear down with weight or physical force.
overbear	3.
	syl	o:ver+bear
	pron	<2*uv*1be*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or bear (fruit, progeny, etc.) excessively.
overbearing	1.
	syl	o:ver+bear+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1be*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	domineering or dictatorial in manner or action.
overbearing	2.
	syl	o:ver+bear+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1be*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of particular or overriding importance or significance.
overbearingly	sub
	head	overbearing
	syl	o:ver+1bear+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
overbids	infl
	head	overbid
	syl	o:ver+bids
	pos	vb.
overbidding	infl
	head	overbid
	syl	o:ver+bid+ding
	pos	vb.
overbid	infl
	syl	o:ver+bid
	pos	vb.
overbidden	infl
	head	overbid
	or	overbid
	syl	o:ver+bid+den
	pos	vb.
overbid	infl
	or	overbidden
	syl	o:ver+bid.
	pos	vb.
overbid	1.
	syl	o:ver+bid
	pron	<2*uv*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win.
overbid	2.
	syl	o:ver+bid
	pron	<2*uv*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bid more than the value of (something).
overbid	3.
	syl	o:ver+bid
	pron	<1*uv*2bid>
	pos	n.
	def	a bid higher than someone else's bid.
overbite	0.
	syl	o:ver+bite
	pron	<1*uv*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	an extension of the upper front teeth over the lower front teeth when the mouth is closed. Also called: {vertical overlap}.
overblouse	0.
	syl	o:ver+blouse
	pron	<1*uv*2blauz>
	pos	n.
	def	a blouse designed to fit loosely over the waist or hips.
overblows	infl
	head	overblow
	syl	o:ver+blows
	pos	vb.
overblowing	infl
	head	overblow
	syl	o:ver+blow+ing
	pos	vb.
overblew	infl
	head	overblow
	syl	o:ver+blew
	pos	vb.
overblown	infl
	head	overblow
	syl	o:ver+blown.
	pos	vb.
overblow	1.
	syl	o:ver+blow
	pron	<2*uv*1bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to blow into (a wind instrument) with greater force than normal in order to obtain the octave above the fundamental in the harmonic series.
overblow	2.
	syl	o:ver+blow
	pron	<2*uv*1bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blow (a wind instrument) or (of a wind instrument) to be blown too hard.
overblow	3.
	syl	o:ver+blow
	pron	<2*uv*1bl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blow over, away, or across.
overblown	1.
	syl	o:ver+blown
	pron	<2*uv*1bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	overdone or excessive.
overblown	2.
	syl	o:ver+blown
	pron	<2*uv*1bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	bombastic; turgid.
	exam	1	overblown prose.
overblown	3.
	syl	o:ver+blown
	pron	<2*uv*1bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers, such as the rose
	def	past the stage of full bloom.
overboard	1.
	syl	o:ver+board
	pron	<1*uv*2bc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	from on board a vessel into the water.
overboard	2.a.
	syl	o:ver+board
	pron	<1*uv*2bc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	to be extremely enthusiastic.
overboard	2.b.
	syl	o:ver+board
	pron	<1*uv*2bc:d>
	pos	adv.
	def	to go to extremes.
throw overboard	3.
	head	overboard
	syl	throw overboard.
	def	to reject or abandon.
overboot	0.
	syl	o:ver+boot
	pron	<1*uv*2bu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective boot worn over an ordinary boot or shoe.
overbuilds	infl
	head	overbuild
	syl	o:ver+builds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overbuilding	infl
	head	overbuild
	syl	o:ver+build+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overbuilt	infl
	head	overbuild
	syl	o:ver+built.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overbuild	1.
	syl	o:ver+build
	pron	<2*uv*1bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build over or on top of.
overbuild	2.
	syl	o:ver+build
	pron	<2*uv*1bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to erect too many buildings in (an area).
overbuild	3.
	syl	o:ver+build
	pron	<2*uv*1bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build too large or elaborately.
overburden	1.
	syl	o:ver+bur+den
	pron	<2*uv*1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to load with excessive weight, work, etc.
overburden	2.
	syl	o:ver+bur+den
	pron	<1*uv*2bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive burden or load.
overburden	3.
	syl	o:ver+bur+den
	pron	<1*uv*2bR:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the sedimentary rock material that covers coal seams, mineral veins, etc. &- {@!o@.ver+#!bur+den+some}
overcall	1.
	syl	o:ver+call
	pron	<1*uv*2kc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a bid higher than the preceding one.
overcall	2.
	syl	o:ver+call
	pron	<2*uv*1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to bid higher than (an opponent).
overcapitalise	alt
	head	overcapitalize
	or	overcapitalize
	syl	o:ver+cap:i+tal+ise
	pron	<2*uv*1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overcapitalize	1.
	or	overcapitalise
	syl	o:ver+cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<2*uv*1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or issue capital for (an enterprise) in excess of profitable investment opportunities.
overcapitalize	2.
	or	overcapitalise
	syl	o:ver+cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<2*uv*1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to estimate the capital value of (a company) at an unreasonably or unlawfully high level.
overcapitalize	3.
	or	overcapitalise
	syl	o:ver+cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<2*uv*1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overestimate the market value of (property, etc.).
overcapitalization	sub
	head	overcapitalize
	or	overcapitalisation
	syl	o:ver+2cap:i:tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
overcapitalisation	sub
	head	overcapitalize
	or	overcapitalization
	syl	o:ver+2cap:i+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
overcast	1.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered over or obscured, esp. by clouds.
overcast	2.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Meteorol. of the sky
	def	more than 95 per cent cloud-covered.
overcast	3.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy or melancholy.
overcast	4.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	sewn over by overcasting. {~} (@!$$$uv$$#!k$a$:st).
overcast	5.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become overclouded or gloomy.
overcast	6.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	to sew (an edge, as of a hem) with long stitches passing successively over the edge. {~} (#!$$$uv$$@!k$a$:st).
overcast	7.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	a covering, as of clouds or mist.
overcast	8.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the state of the sky when more than 95 per cent of it is cloud-covered.
overcast	9.
	syl	o:ver+cast
	pron	<1*uv*2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a crossing of two passages without an intersection.
overcharge	1.
	syl	o:ver+charge
	pron	<2*uv*1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to charge too much.
overcharge	2.
	syl	o:ver+charge
	pron	<2*uv*1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or load beyond capacity.
overcharge	3.
	syl	o:ver+charge
	pron	<2*uv*1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Literary.
	def	another word for {exaggerate}.
overcharge	4.
	syl	o:ver+charge
	pron	<1*uv*2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive price or charge.
overcharge	5.
	syl	o:ver+charge
	pron	<1*uv*2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive load.
overcheck	1.
	syl	o:ver+check
	pron	<1*uv*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin leather strap attached to a horse's bit to keep its head up.
overcheck	2.a.
	syl	o:ver+check
	pron	<1*uv*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a checked pattern laid over another checked pattern.
overcheck	2.b.
	syl	o:ver+check
	pron	<1*uv*2Cek>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric pat?!terned in such a way.
overcloud	1.
	syl	o:ver+cloud
	pron	<2*uv*1klaud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become covered with clouds.
overcloud	2.
	syl	o:ver+cloud
	pron	<2*uv*1klaud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dark or dim.
overcoat	0.
	syl	o:ver+coat
	pron	<1*uv*2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a warm heavy coat worn over the outer clothes in cold weather.
overcomes	infl
	head	overcome
	syl	o:ver+comes
	pos	vb.
overcoming	infl
	head	overcome
	syl	o:ver+com+ing
	pos	vb.
overcame	infl
	head	overcome
	syl	o:ver+came
	pos	vb.
overcome	infl
	syl	o:ver+come.
	pos	vb.
overcome	1.
	syl	o:ver+come
	pron	<2*uv*1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get the better of in a conflict.
overcome	2.
	syl	o:ver+come
	pron	<2*uv*1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often passive
	def	to render incapable or powerless by laughter, sorrow, exhaustion, etc..
	exam	1	he was overcome by fumes.
overcome	3.
	syl	o:ver+come
	pron	<2*uv*1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surmount obstacles, objections, etc.
overcome	4.
	syl	o:ver+come
	pron	<2*uv*1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be victorious.
overcompensate	1.
	syl	o:ver+com+pen+sate
	pron	<2*uv*1komp*n2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to compensate (a person or thing) excessively.
overcompensate	2.
	syl	o:ver+com+pen+sate
	pron	<2*uv*1komp*n2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to engage in overcompensation.
overcompensatory	sub
	head	overcompensate
	syl	o:ver+2com+pen+1sa+to:ry
	pos	adj.
overcompensation	0.
	syl	o:ver+com+pen+sa+tion
	pron	<2*uv*2kompen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an attempt to make up for a character trait by overexaggerating its opposite.
overcrops	infl
	head	overcrop
	syl	o:ver+crops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overcropping	infl
	head	overcrop
	syl	o:ver+crop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overcropped	infl
	head	overcrop
	syl	o:ver+cropped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overcrop	0.
	syl	o:ver+crop
	pron	<2*uv*1krop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhaust (land) by excessive cultivation.
overdevelop	1.
	syl	o:ver+de:vel+op
	pron	<2*uv*di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to develop too much or too far.
overdevelop	2.
	syl	o:ver+de:vel+op
	pron	<2*uv*di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to process (a film, plate, or print) in developer for more than the required time, at too great a concentration, etc.
overdevelopment	sub
	head	overdevelop
	syl	o:ver+de:1vel+op+ment
	pos	n.
overdoes	infl
	head	overdo
	syl	o:ver+does
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overdoing	infl
	head	overdo
	syl	o:ver+do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overdid	infl
	head	overdo
	syl	o:ver+did
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overdone	infl
	head	overdo
	syl	o:ver+done.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overdo	1.
	syl	o:ver+do
	pron	<2*uv*1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or carry too far; do to excess.
overdo	2.
	syl	o:ver+do
	pron	<2*uv*1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exaggerate, over?!elaborate, or overplay.
overdo	3.
	syl	o:ver+do
	pron	<2*uv*1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cook or bake too long.
things	infl
	head	overdo
	syl	things
overdo it	4.
	head	overdo
	syl	overdo it
	usage	etc.
	def	to overtax one's strength, capacity, etc.
overdose	1.
	syl	o:ver+dose
	pron	<1*uv*2d*us>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of drugs
	def	an excessive dose.
overdose	2.
	syl	o:ver+dose
	pron	<2*uv*1d*us>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give an excessive dose to.
overdosage	sub
	head	overdose
	syl	o:ver+1dos+age
	pos	n.
overdraft	1.
	syl	o:ver+draft
	pron	<1*uv*2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a draft or withdrawal of money in excess of the credit balance on a bank account.
overdraft	2.
	syl	o:ver+draft
	pron	<1*uv*2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of money drawn or withdrawn thus.
overdraught	0.
	syl	o:ver+draught
	pron	<1*uv*2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a current of air passed above a fire, as in a furnace.
overdraws	infl
	head	overdraw
	syl	o:ver+draws
	pos	vb.
overdrawing	infl
	head	overdraw
	syl	o:ver+draw+ing
	pos	vb.
overdrew	infl
	head	overdraw
	syl	o:ver+drew
	pos	vb.
overdrawn	infl
	head	overdraw
	syl	o:ver+drawn.
	pos	vb.
overdraw	1.
	syl	o:ver+draw
	pron	<2*uv*1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw on (a bank account) in excess of the credit balance.
overdraw	2.
	syl	o:ver+draw
	pron	<2*uv*1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strain or pull (a bow, etc.) too far.
overdraw	3.
	syl	o:ver+draw
	pron	<2*uv*1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exaggerate in describing or telling. |&2090|
overdress	1.
	syl	o:ver+dress
	pron	<2*uv*1dres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress (oneself or another) too elaborately or finely.
overdress	2.
	syl	o:ver+dress
	pron	<1*uv*2dres>
	pos	n.
	def	a dress that may be worn over a jumper, blouse, etc.
overdrive	1.
	syl	o:ver+drive
	pron	<1*uv*2drIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a very high gear in a motor vehicle used at high speeds to reduce wear and save fuel.
overdrives	infl
	head	overdrive
	syl	o:ver+drives
	pos	vb.
overdriving	infl
	head	overdrive
	syl	o:ver+driv+ing
	pos	vb.
overdrove	infl
	head	overdrive
	syl	o:ver+drove
	pos	vb.
overdriven	infl
	head	overdrive
	syl	o:ver+driv+en.
	pos	vb.
overdrive	2.
	syl	o:ver+drive
	pron	<2*uv*1drIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive too hard or too far; overwork or overuse.
overdue	0.
	syl	o:ver+due
	pron	<2*uv*1dju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	past the time specified, required, or preferred for arrival, occurrence, payment, etc.
overdye	1.
	syl	o:ver+dye
	pron	<2*uv*1dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dye (a fabric, yarn, etc.) excessively.
overdye	2.
	syl	o:ver+dye
	pron	<2*uv*1dI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dye for a second or third time with a different colour.
overestimate	1.
	syl	o:ver+es+ti+mate
	pron	<2*uv*1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to value or estimate too highly.
overestimate	2.
	syl	o:ver+es+ti+mate
	pron	<2*uv*1estimit>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimate that is too high.
overestimation	sub
	head	overestimate
	syl	o:ver+2es+ti+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
overexpose	1.
	syl	o:ver+ex+pose
	pron	<2*uv*riks1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose too much or for too long.
overexpose	2.
	syl	o:ver+ex+pose
	pron	<2*uv*riks1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too long a period or with too bright a light.
overfall	1.
	syl	o:ver+fall
	pron	<1*uv*2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a turbulent stretch of water caused by marine currents over an underwater ridge.
overfall	2.
	syl	o:ver+fall
	pron	<1*uv*2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism that allows excess water to escape from a dam or lock.
overflight	0.
	syl	o:ver+flight
	pron	<1*uv*2flIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the flight of an aircraft over a specific area or territory.
overflows	infl
	head	overflow
	syl	o:ver+flows
	pos	vb.
overflowing	infl
	head	overflow
	syl	o:ver+flow+ing
	pos	vb.
overflowed	infl
	head	overflow
	syl	o:ver+flowed
	pos	vb.
overflown	infl
	head	overflow
	syl	o:ver+flown.
	pos	vb.
overflow	1.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<2*uv*1fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flow or run over (a limit, brim, bank, etc.).
overflow	2.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<2*uv*1fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill or be filled beyond capacity so as to spill or run over.
overflow	3.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<2*uv*1fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to be filled with happiness, tears, etc.
overflow	4.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<2*uv*1fl*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread or cover over; flood or inundate.
overflow	5.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<1*uv*2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	overflowing matter, esp. liquid.
overflow	6.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<1*uv*2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any outlet that enables surplus liquid to be discharged or drained off, esp. one just below the top of a tank or cistern.
overflow	7.
	syl	o:ver+flow
	pron	<1*uv*2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which a limit, capacity, etc., is exceeded.
overflies	infl
	head	overfly
	syl	o:ver+flies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overflying	infl
	head	overfly
	syl	o:ver+fly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overflew	infl
	head	overfly
	syl	o:ver+flew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overflown	infl
	head	overfly
	syl	o:ver+flown.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overfly	0.
	syl	o:ver+fly
	pron	<2*uv*1flI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fly an aircraft over (a territory) or past (a point).
overfold	0.
	syl	o:ver+fold
	pron	<1*uv*2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a fold in the form of an anticline in which one limb is more sleeply inclined than the other.
overgarment	0.
	syl	o:ver+gar+ment
	pron	<1*uv*2ga:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any garment worn over other clothes, esp. to protect them from wear or dirt.
overglaze	0.
	syl	o:ver+glaze
	pron	<1*uv*2glAz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of decoration or colours
	def	applied to porcelain or pottery above the glaze.
overground	0.
	syl	o:ver+ground
	pron	<1*uv*2graund>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or above the surface of the ground.
	exam	1	an overground railway.
overgrows	infl
	head	overgrow
	syl	o:ver+grows
	pos	vb.
overgrowing	infl
	head	overgrow
	syl	o:ver+grow+ing
	pos	vb.
overgrew	infl
	head	overgrow
	syl	o:ver+grew
	pos	vb.
overgrown	infl
	head	overgrow
	syl	o:ver+grown.
	pos	vb.
overgrow	1.
	syl	o:ver+grow
	pron	<2*uv*1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grow over or across (an area, path, etc.).
overgrow	2.
	syl	o:ver+grow
	pron	<2*uv*1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to choke or supplant by a stronger growth.
overgrow	3.
	syl	o:ver+grow
	pron	<2*uv*1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grow too large for.
overgrow	4.
	syl	o:ver+grow
	pron	<2*uv*1gr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow beyond normal size.
overgrowth	sub
	head	overgrow
	syl	o:ver+2growth
	pos	n.
overhand	1.
	syl	o:ver+hand
	pron	<1*uv*2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	thrown or per?!formed with the hand raised above the shoulder.
overhand	2.
	syl	o:ver+hand
	pron	<1*uv*2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	sewn with thread passing over two edges in one direction.
overhand	3.
	syl	o:ver+hand
	pron	<1*uv*2h@nd>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	with the hand above the shoulder; overarm.
overhand	4.
	syl	o:ver+hand
	pron	<1*uv*2h@nd>
	pos	adv.
	def	with shallow stitches passing over two edges.
overhand	5.
	syl	o:ver+hand
	pron	<1*uv*2h@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sew (two edges) overhand.
overhand knot	0.
	syl	o:ver+hand knot
	pos	n.
	def	a knot formed by making a loop in a piece of cord and drawing one end through it.
overhangs	infl
	head	overhang
	syl	o:ver+hangs
	pos	vb.
overhanging	infl
	head	overhang
	syl	o:ver+hang+ing
	pos	vb.
overhung	infl
	head	overhang
	syl	o:ver+hung.
	pos	vb.
overhang	1.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<2*uv*1h@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to project or extend beyond (a surface, building, etc.).
overhang	2.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<2*uv*1h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hang or be suspended over.
overhang	3.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<2*uv*1h@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to menace, threaten, or dominate.
overhang	4.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<1*uv*2h@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a formation, object, part of a structure, etc., that extends beyond or hangs over something, such as an outcrop of rock overhanging a mountain face.
overhang	5.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<1*uv*2h@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or extent of projection.
overhang	6.a.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<1*uv*2h@G>
	pos	n.
	def	half the difference in span of the main supporting surfaces of a biplane or other multiplane.
overhang	6.b.
	syl	o:ver+hang
	pron	<1*uv*2h@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance from the outer supporting strut of a wing to the wing tip.
overhaul	1.
	syl	o:ver+haul
	pron	<2*uv*1hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine carefully for faults, necessary repairs, etc.
overhaul	2.
	syl	o:ver+haul
	pron	<2*uv*1hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make repairs or adjustments to (a car, machine, etc.).
overhaul	3.
	syl	o:ver+haul
	pron	<2*uv*1hc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overtake.
overhaul	4.
	syl	o:ver+haul
	pron	<1*uv*2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a thorough examination and repair.
overhead	1.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or operating above head height or some other reference level.
overhead	2.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	inclusive.
	exam	1	the overhead price included meals.
overhead	3.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<2*uv*1hed>
	pos	adv.
	def	over or above head height, esp. in the sky.
overhead	4.a.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke in racket games played from above head height.
overhead	4.b.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an overhead smash.
overhead	5.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the interior lining above one's head below decks in a vessel.
overhead	6.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {overhead door}.
overhead	7.
	syl	o:ver+head
	pron	<1*uv*2hed>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, concerned with, or resulting from overheads.
	exam	1	overhead costs.
overhead camshaft	0.
	syl	o:ver+head cam+shaft
	pos	n.
	def	a type of camshaft situated above the cylinder head in an internal-combustion engine. It is usually driven by a shaft from the crankshaft and the cams bear directly onto the valve stems or rocker arms.
overhead door	0.
	syl	o:ver+head door
	pos	n.
	def	a door that rotates on a horizontal axis and is supported horizontally when open. Sometimes short?!ened to {overhead}.
overheads	0.
	syl	o:ver+heads
	pron	<1*uv*2hedz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	business expenses, such as rent, that are not directly attributable to any department or product and can therefore be assigned only arbitrarily. Also called: {burden, oncost}. Compare {prime cost}.
overhead-valve engine	0.
	syl	o:ver:head-valve en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a type of internal-combustion engine in which the inlet and exhaust valves are in the cylinder head above the pistons. U.S. name: {valve-in-head engine}. Compare {side-valve engine}.
overhears	infl
	head	overhear
	syl	o:ver+hears
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overhearing	infl
	head	overhear
	syl	o:ver+hear+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overheard	infl
	head	overhear
	syl	o:ver+heard.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overhear	0.
	syl	o:ver+hear
	pron	<2*uv*1hi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hear (a person, remark, etc.) without the knowledge of the speaker.
overheat	1.
	syl	o:ver+heat
	pron	<2*uv*1hEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become excessively hot.
overheat	2.
	syl	o:ver+heat
	pron	<2*uv*1hEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to make very agitated, irritated, etc.
overheat	3.
	syl	o:ver+heat
	pron	<2*uv*1hEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being overheated.
Overijssel	0.
	syl	O:ver+ijs+sel
	pron	Dutch <2o:v*r1ejs*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the E Netherlands: generally low-lying. Capital: Zwolle. Pop.: 956300 (1973 est.). Area: 3929 sq. km (1517 sq. miles).
overissues	infl
	head	overissue
	syl	o:ver+is+sues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overissuing	infl
	head	overissue
	syl	o:ver+is+su+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overissued	infl
	head	overissue
	syl	o:ver+is+sued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overissue	1.
	syl	o:ver+is+sue
	pron	<1*uv*r2isju:>, <-2iSu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to issue (shares, banknotes, etc.) in excess of demand or ability to pay. {~}
overissue	2.
	syl	o:ver+is+sue
	pron	<1*uv*r2isju:>, <-2iSu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	shares, etc., thus issued.
overjoy	0.
	syl	o:ver+joy
	pron	<2*uv*1Jci>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give great delight to.
overkill	1.
	syl	o:ver+kill
	pron	<1*uv*2kil>
	pos	n.
	def	the capability to deploy more weapons, esp. nuclear weapons, than is necessary to ensure military advantage.
overkill	2.
	syl	o:ver+kill
	pron	<1*uv*2kil>
	pos	n.
	def	any capacity or treatment that is greater than that required.
overland	1.
	syl	o:ver+land
	pron	<1*uv*2l@nd>
	pos	adj. prenominal; adv.
	def	over or across land.
overland	2.
	syl	o:ver+land
	pron	<1*uv*2l@nd>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to drive (animals) overland. &- {#!o@.ver+@!land+er}
overlaps	infl
	head	overlap
	syl	o:ver+laps
	pos	vb.
overlapping	infl
	head	overlap
	syl	o:ver+lap+ping
	pos	vb.
overlapped	infl
	head	overlap
	syl	o:ver+lapped.
	pos	vb.
overlap	1.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of two things
	def	to extend or lie partly over (each other).
overlap	2.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover and extend beyond (something).
overlap	3.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to coincide partly in time, subject, etc. {~} (#!$$$uv$$@!l@ap).
overlap	4.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a part that overlaps or is overlapped.
overlap	5.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	the amount, length, etc., overlapping.
overlap	6.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or fact of overlapping.
overlap	7.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a place of overlapping.
overlap	8.
	syl	o:ver+lap
	pron	<2*uv*1l@p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the horizontal extension of the lower beds in a series of rock strata beyond the upper beds, usually caused by submergence of the land.
overlays	infl
	head	overlay
	syl	o:ver+lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlaying	infl
	head	overlay
	syl	o:ver+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlaid	infl
	head	overlay
	syl	o:ver+laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlay	1.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<2*uv*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay or place over or upon something else.
overlay	2.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<2*uv*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to cover, overspread, or conceal with.
overlay	3.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<2*uv*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to cover a surface with an applied decoration.
	exam	1	ebony overlaid with silver.
overlay	4.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<2*uv*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to achieve the correct printing pressure all over (a forme or plate) by adding to the appropriate areas of the packing.
overlay	5.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<1*uv*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something that is laid over something else; covering.
overlay	6.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<1*uv*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an applied decoration or layer, as of gold leaf.
overlay	7.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<1*uv*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a transparent sheet giving extra details to a map or diagram over which it is designed to be placed.
overlay	8.
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pron	<1*uv*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	material, such as paper, used to overlay a forme or plate.
overleaf	0.
	syl	o:ver+leaf
	pron	<1*uv*2lEf>
	pos	adv.
	def	on the other side of the page.
overlies	infl
	head	overlie
	syl	o:ver+lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlying	infl
	head	overlie
	syl	o:ver+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlay	infl
	head	overlie
	syl	o:ver+lay
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlain	infl
	head	overlie
	syl	o:ver+lain.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overlie	1.
	syl	o:ver+lie
	pron	<2*uv*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lie or rest upon. Compare {overlay}.
overlie	2.
	syl	o:ver+lie
	pron	<2*uv*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill (a baby or newborn animal) by lying upon it.
overlive	1.
	syl	o:ver+live
	pron	<2*uv*1liv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to live longer than (another person).
overlive	2.
	syl	o:ver+live
	pron	<2*uv*1liv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to survive or outlive (an event).
overload	1.
	syl	o:ver+load
	pron	<2*uv*1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put too large a load on or in.
overload	2.
	syl	o:ver+load
	pron	<1*uv*2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive load.
overlong	0.
	syl	o:ver+long
	pron	<2*uv*1loG>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	too or excessively long.
overlook	1.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to notice or take into account.
overlook	2.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disregard deliberately or indulgently.
overlook	3.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look at or over from above.
	exam	1	the garden is overlooked by the prison.
overlook	4.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to afford a view of from above.
	exam	1	the house overlooks the bay.
overlook	5.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rise above.
overlook	6.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look after.
overlook	7.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look at carefully.
overlook	8.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<2*uv*1luk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bewitch or cast the evil eye upon (someone).
overlook	9.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<1*uv*2luk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a high place affording a view.
overlook	10.
	syl	o:ver+look
	pron	<1*uv*2luk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an act of overlooking.
overlord	0.
	syl	o:ver+lord
	pron	<1*uv*2lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a supreme lord or master.
overlordship	sub
	head	overlord
	syl	o:ver+2lord:ship
	pos	n.
overly	0.
	syl	o:ver+ly
	pron	<1*uv*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	too; excessively.
overmans	infl
	head	overman
	syl	o:ver+mans
	pos	vb.
overmanning	infl
	head	overman
	syl	o:ver+man+ning
	pos	vb.
overmanned	infl
	head	overman
	syl	o:ver+manned.
	pos	vb.
overman	1.
	syl	o:ver+man
	pron	<2*uv*1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with an excessive number of men.
overmen	infl
	head	overman
	syl	o:ver+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
overman	2.
	syl	o:ver+man
	pron	<1*uv*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who oversees others.
overman	3.
	syl	o:ver+man
	pron	<1*uv*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Nietzschean superman.
overmantel	0.
	syl	o:ver+man+tel
	pron	<1*uv*2m@nt*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelf over a mantelpiece.
overmaster	0.
	syl	o:ver+mas:ter
	pron	<2*uv*1ma:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overpower.
overmatch	1.
	syl	o:ver+match
	pron	<2*uv*1m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to be more than a match for.
overmatch	2.
	syl	o:ver+match
	pron	<2*uv*1m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to match with a superior opponent.
overmatch	3.
	syl	o:ver+match
	pron	<1*uv*2m@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person superior in ability.
overmatch	4.
	syl	o:ver+match
	pron	<1*uv*2m@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a match in which one contestant is superior.
overmatter	0.
	syl	o:ver+mat+ter
	pron	<1*uv*2m@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	type that has been set but cannot be used for printing owing to lack of space. Also called: {overset}.
overmuch	1.
	syl	o:ver+much
	pron	<2*uv*1m^C>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	too much; very much.
overmuch	2.
	syl	o:ver+much
	pron	<2*uv*1m^C>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive amount.
overnice	0.
	syl	o:ver+nice
	pron	<2*uv*1nIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	too fastidious, precise, etc.
overnight	1.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<2*uv*1nIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	for the duration of the night.
	exam	1	we stopped overnight.
overnight	2.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<2*uv*1nIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or as if in the course of one night; suddenly.
	exam	1	the situation changed overnight.
overnight	3.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<1*uv*2nIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	done in, occurring in, or lasting the night.
	exam	1	an overnight stop.
overnight	4.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<1*uv*2nIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	staying for one night.
	exam	1	overnight guests.
overnight	5.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<1*uv*2nIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	lasting one night.
	exam	1	an overnight trip.
overnight	6.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<1*uv*2nIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	for use during a single night.
	exam	1	overnight clothes.
overnight	7.
	syl	o:ver+night
	pron	<1*uv*2nIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	occurring in or as if in the course of one night; sudden.
	exam	1	an overnight victory.
overnight telegram	0.
	syl	o:ver+night tel:e+gram
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cheap internal telegram, usually delivered on the following day.
overpass	1.
	syl	o:ver+pass
	pron	<1*uv*2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{flyover} (sense 1)}.
overpasses	infl
	head	overpass
	syl	o:ver+pass:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overpassing	infl
	head	overpass
	syl	o:ver+pas+sing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overpassed	infl
	head	overpass
	syl	o:ver+passed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overpast	infl
	head	overpass
	syl	o:ver+past.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overpass	2.
	syl	o:ver+pass
	pron	<2*uv*1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to pass over, through, or across.
overpass	3.
	syl	o:ver+pass
	pron	<2*uv*1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to exceed.
overpass	4.
	syl	o:ver+pass
	pron	<2*uv*1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to get over.
overpass	5.
	syl	o:ver+pass
	pron	<2*uv*1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to ignore.
overpays	infl
	head	overpay
	syl	o:ver+pays
	pos	vb.
overpaying	infl
	head	overpay
	syl	o:ver+pay+ing
	pos	vb.
overpaid	infl
	head	overpay
	syl	o:ver+paid.
	pos	vb.
overpay	1.
	syl	o:ver+pay
	pron	<2*uv*1pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay (someone) at too high a rate.
overpay	2.
	syl	o:ver+pay
	pron	<2*uv*1pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay (someone) more than is due, as by an error. |&1330|
overpersuade	0.
	syl	o:ver+per+suade
	pron	<2*uv*pR:1swAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persuade (someone) against his inclination or judgment.
overpitch	0.
	syl	o:ver+pitch
	pron	<2*uv*1piC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to bowl a ball so that it pitches too close to the stumps.
overplay	1.
	syl	o:ver+play
	pron	<2*uv*1plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exaggerate the importance of.
overplay	2.
	syl	o:ver+play
	pron	<2*uv*1plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {overact}.
overplay one's hand	3.
	head	overplay
	syl	overplay one's hand.
	def	to overestimate the worth or strength of one's position.
overplus	0.
	syl	o:ver+plus
	pron	<1*uv*2pl^s>
	pos	n.
	def	surplus or excess quantity.
overpower	1.
	syl	o:ver+pow+er
	pron	<2*uv*1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conquer or subdue by superior force.
overpower	2.
	syl	o:ver+pow+er
	pron	<2*uv*1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have such a strong effect on as to make helpless or ineffective.
overpower	3.
	syl	o:ver+pow+er
	pron	<2*uv*1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with more power than necessary.
overpowering	1.
	syl	o:ver+pow+er+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1pau*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	so strong or intense as to be unbearable.
overpowering	2.
	syl	o:ver+pow+er+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1pau*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	so powerful as to crush or conquer.
overpoweringly	sub
	head	overpowering
	syl	o:ver+1pow+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
overprint	1.
	syl	o:ver+print
	pron	<2*uv*1print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (additional matter or another colour) on a sheet of paper.
overprint	2.
	syl	o:ver+print
	pron	<1*uv*2print>
	pos	n.
	def	additional matter or another colour printed onto a previously printed sheet.
overprint	3.
	syl	o:ver+print
	pron	<1*uv*2print>
	pos	n.
	def	additional matter, other than a change in face value, applied to a finished postage stamp by printing, stamp?!ing, etc. See also {{surcharge} (sense 5)}, {{provisional} (sense 2)}.
overprotect	0.
	syl	o:ver+pro+tect
	pron	<2*uv*pr*1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect more than necessary, esp. to shield a child excessively so as to inhibit its development.
overprotection	sub
	head	overprotect
	syl	o:ver+pro+1tec+tion
	pos	n.
overrate	0.
	syl	o:ver+rate
	pron	<2*uv*1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assess too highly.
overreach	1.
	syl	o:ver+reach
	pron	<2*uv*1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat or thwart (oneself) by attempting to do or gain too much.
overreach	2.
	syl	o:ver+reach
	pron	<2*uv*1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aim for but miss by going too far or attempting too much.
overreach	3.
	syl	o:ver+reach
	pron	<2*uv*1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get the better of (a person) by trickery.
overreach	4.
	syl	o:ver+reach
	pron	<2*uv*1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach or extend beyond or over.
overreach	5.
	syl	o:ver+reach
	pron	<2*uv*1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach or go too far.
overreach	6.
	syl	o:ver+reach
	pron	<2*uv*1rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to strike the back of a forefoot with the edge of the opposite hind foot.
overreact	0.
	syl	o:ver+re:act
	pron	<2*uv*ri1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to react excessively to something. &- {@!o@.ver+re@.#!ac+tion}
overrefine	1.
	syl	o:ver+re+fine
	pron	<2*uv*ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to refine (something) to excess.
overrefine	2.
	syl	o:ver+re+fine
	pron	<2*uv*ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make excessively fine distinctions.
overrides	infl
	head	override
	syl	o:ver+rides
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overriding	infl
	head	override
	syl	o:ver+rid+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overrode	infl
	head	override
	syl	o:ver+rode
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overridden	infl
	head	override
	syl	o:ver+rid+den.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
override	1.
	syl	o:ver+ride
	pron	<2*uv*1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside or disregard with superior authority or power.
override	2.
	syl	o:ver+ride
	pron	<2*uv*1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supersede or annul.
override	3.
	syl	o:ver+ride
	pron	<2*uv*1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dominate or vanquish by or as if by trampling down.
override	4.
	syl	o:ver+ride
	pron	<2*uv*1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend or pass over, esp. to overlap.
override	5.
	syl	o:ver+ride
	pron	<2*uv*1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ride (a horse, etc.) too hard.
override	6.
	syl	o:ver+ride
	pron	<2*uv*1rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ride over or across.
overrider	0.
	syl	o:ver+rid+er
	pron	<1*uv*2rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two metal or rubber attachments fitted to the bumper of a motor vehicle to prevent the bumpers interlocking with those of another vehicle.
over-riding	0.
	syl	o:ver-rid+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	taking precedence.
overrule	1.
	syl	o:ver+rule
	pron	<2*uv*1ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disallow the arguments of (a person) by the use of authority.
overrule	2.
	syl	o:ver+rule
	pron	<2*uv*1ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rule or decide against (an argument, decision, etc.).
overrule	3.
	syl	o:ver+rule
	pron	<2*uv*1ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevail over, dominate, or influence.
overrule	4.
	syl	o:ver+rule
	pron	<2*uv*1ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exercise rule over.
overruns	infl
	head	overrun
	syl	o:ver+runs
	pos	vb.
overrunning	infl
	head	overrun
	syl	o:ver+run+ning
	pos	vb.
overran	infl
	head	overrun
	syl	o:ver+ran
	pos	vb.
overrun	infl
	syl	o:ver+run.
	pos	vb.
overrun	1.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack or invade and defeat conclusively.
overrun	2.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to swarm or spread over rapidly.
overrun	3.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run over (something); overflow.
overrun	4.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend or run beyond a limit).
overrun	5.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an engine
	def	to run with a closed throttle at a speed dictated by that of the vehicle it drives, as on a decline.
overrun	6.a.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to print (a book, journal, etc.) in a greater quantity than ordered.
overrun	6.b.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to print additional copies of (a publication).
overrun	7.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to transfer (set type and other matter) from one column, line, or page, to another.
overrun	8.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to run faster than. {~} (#!$$$uv$$@!r^n).
overrun	9.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of overrunning.
overrun	10.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the amount or extent of overrunning.
overrun	11.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the number of copies of a publication in excess of the quantity ordered.
overrun	12.
	syl	o:ver+run
	pron	<2*uv*1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the cleared level area at the end of an airport runway.
overscore	0.
	syl	o:ver+score
	pron	<2*uv*1skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel or cross out by drawing a line or lines over or through.
overseas	1.
	syl	o:ver+seas
	pron	<2*uv*1sEz>
	pos	adv.
	def	beyond the sea; abroad.
overseas	2.
	syl	o:ver+seas
	pron	<1*uv*1sEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, to, in, from, or situated in countries beyond the sea.
overseas	3.
	syl	o:ver+seas
	pron	<1*uv*1sEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {o@.ver+sea} (@!$$$uv$$#!si$:). of or relating to passage over the sea. {~} (@!$$$uv$$#!si$:z).
overseas	4.
	syl	o:ver+seas
	pron	<1*uv*1sEz>
	pos	adj.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a foreign country or foreign countries collectively.
overseas telegram	0.
	syl	o:ver+seas tel:e+gram
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {{cable} (sense 5)}.
oversees	infl
	head	oversee
	syl	o:ver+sees
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overseeing	infl
	head	oversee
	syl	o:ver+see+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
oversaw	infl
	head	oversee
	syl	o:ver+saw
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overseen	infl
	head	oversee
	syl	o:ver+seen.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
oversee	1.
	syl	o:ver+see
	pron	<2*uv*1sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to watch over and direct; supervise.
oversee	2.
	syl	o:ver+see
	pron	<2*uv*1sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to watch secretly or accidentally.
oversee	3.
	syl	o:ver+see
	pron	<2*uv*1sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to scrutinize; inspect.
overseer	1.
	syl	o:ver+se:er
	pron	<1*uv*2sE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who oversees others, esp. workmen.
overseer	2.
	syl	o:ver+se:er
	pron	<1*uv*2sE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	short for {overseer of the poor}; a minor official of a parish attached to the workhouse or poorhouse.
oversells	infl
	head	oversell
	syl	o:ver+sells
	pos	vb.
overselling	infl
	head	oversell
	syl	o:ver+sell+ing
	pos	vb.
oversold	infl
	head	oversell
	syl	o:ver+sold.
	pos	vb.
oversell	1.
	syl	o:ver+sell
	pron	<2*uv*1sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell more of (a commodity, etc.) than can be supplied.
oversell	2.
	syl	o:ver+sell
	pron	<2*uv*1sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use excessively aggressive methods in selling (commodities).
oversell	3.
	syl	o:ver+sell
	pron	<2*uv*1sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	exaggerate the merits of.
oversets	infl
	head	overset
	syl	o:ver+sets
	pos	vb.
oversetting	infl
	head	overset
	syl	o:ver+set+ting
	pos	vb.
overset	infl
	syl	o:ver+set.
	pos	vb.
overset	1.
	syl	o:ver+set
	pron	<2*uv*1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb or upset.
overset	2.
	syl	o:ver+set
	pron	<2*uv*1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to set (type or copy) in excess of the space available.
oversews	infl
	head	oversew
	syl	o:ver+sews
	pos	vb.
oversewing	infl
	head	oversew
	syl	o:ver+sew+ing
	pos	vb.
oversewed	infl
	head	oversew
	syl	o:ver+sewed
	pos	vb.
oversewn	infl
	head	oversew
	syl	o:ver+sewn.
	pos	vb.
oversew	0.
	syl	o:ver+sew
	pron	<1*uv*2s*u>, <2*uv*1s*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sew (two edges) with close stitches that pass over them both.
oversexed	0.
	syl	o:ver+sexed
	pron	<2*uv*1sekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an excessive preoccupation with or need for sexual activity.
overshadow	1.
	syl	o:ver+shad+ow
	pron	<2*uv*1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render insignificant or less important in comparison.
overshadow	2.
	syl	o:ver+shad+ow
	pron	<2*uv*1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast a shadow or gloom over.
overshoe	0.
	syl	o:ver+shoe
	pron	<1*uv*2Su:>
	def	a protective shoe worn over an ordinary shoe.
overshoots	infl
	head	overshoot
	syl	o:ver+shoots
	pos	vb.
overshooting	infl
	head	overshoot
	syl	o:ver+shoot+ing
	pos	vb.
overshot	infl
	head	overshoot
	syl	o:ver+shot.
	pos	vb.
overshoot	1.
	syl	o:ver+shoot
	pron	<2*uv*1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shoot or go beyond (a mark or target).
overshoot	2.
	syl	o:ver+shoot
	pron	<2*uv*1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to fly or taxi too far along (a runway) during landing or taking off, or (of an aircraft) to fly or taxi too far along a runway.
overshoot	3.
	syl	o:ver+shoot
	pron	<2*uv*1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass swiftly over or down over, as water over a wheel.
overshot	1.
	syl	o:ver+shot
	pron	<1*uv*2Sot>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or designating an upper jaw that projects beyond the lower jaw, esp. when considered as an abnormality.
overshot	2.
	syl	o:ver+shot
	pron	<1*uv*2Sot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a water wheel
	def	driven by a flow of water that passes over the wheel rather than under it. Compare {undershot}.
overside	0.
	syl	o:ver+side
	pron	<1*uv*2sId>
	pos	adv.
	def	over the side (of a ship).
oversight	1.
	syl	o:ver+sight
	pron	<1*uv*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an omission or mistake, esp. one made through failure to notice something.
oversight	2.
	syl	o:ver+sight
	pron	<1*uv*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	supervision.
oversimplifies	infl
	head	oversimplify
	syl	o:ver+sim+pli+fies
	pos	vb.
oversimplifying	infl
	head	oversimplify
	syl	o:ver+sim+pli+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
oversimplified	infl
	head	oversimplify
	syl	o:ver+sim+pli+fied.
	pos	vb.
oversimplify	0.
	syl	o:ver+sim+pli+fy
	pron	<2*uv*1simpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to simplify (something) to the point of distortion or error.
oversimplification	sub
	head	oversimplify
	syl	o:ver+2sim+pli+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
oversize	1.
	syl	o:ver+size
	pron	<2*uv*1sIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {oversized}. larger than the usual size. {~}
oversize	2.
	syl	o:ver+size
	pron	<2*uv*1sIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	a size larger than the usual or proper size.
oversize	3.
	syl	o:ver+size
	pron	<2*uv*1sIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	something that is oversize.
overskirt	0.
	syl	o:ver+skirt
	pron	<1*uv*2skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an outer skirt, esp. one that reveals a decorative underskirt.
overslaugh	ety	C18: from Dutch overslaan to pass over
overslaugh	1.
	syl	o:ver+slaugh
	pron	<1*uv*2slc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the passing over of one duty for another that takes precedence. {~}
overslaugh	2.
	syl	o:ver+slaugh
	pron	<1*uv*2slc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.; U.S.
	def	to pass over; ignore.
oversleeps	infl
	head	oversleep
	syl	o:ver+sleeps
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
oversleeping	infl
	head	oversleep
	syl	o:ver+sleep+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
overslept	infl
	head	oversleep
	syl	o:ver+slept.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
oversleep	0.
	syl	o:ver+sleep
	pron	<2*uv*1slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep beyond the intended time for getting up.
oversleeve	0.
	syl	o:ver+sleeve
	pron	<1*uv*2slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective sleeve covering an ordinary sleeve.
oversoul	0.
	syl	o:ver+soul
	pron	<1*uv*2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiritual essence of all things, transcending and uniting individual souls.
overspends	infl
	head	overspend
	syl	o:ver+spends
	pos	vb.
overspending	infl
	head	overspend
	syl	o:ver+spend+ing
	pos	vb.
overspent	infl
	head	overspend
	syl	o:ver+spent.
	pos	vb.
overspend	1.
	syl	o:ver+spend
	pron	<2*uv*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spend in excess of (one's desires or what one can afford).
overspend	2.
	syl	o:ver+spend
	pron	<2*uv*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to wear out; exhaust.
overspill	1.a.
	syl	o:ver+spill
	pron	<1*uv*2spil>
	pos	n.
	def	something that spills over or is in excess.
overspill	1.b.
	syl	o:ver+spill
	pron	<1*uv*2spil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	overspill population.
overspills	infl
	head	overspill
	syl	o:ver+spills
	pos	vb.
overspilling	infl
	head	overspill
	syl	o:ver+spill+ing
	pos	vb.
overspilt	infl
	head	overspill
	or	overspilled
	syl	o:ver+spilt
	pos	vb.
overspilled	infl
	head	overspill
	or	overspilt
	syl	o:ver+spilled.
	pos	vb.
overspill	2.
	syl	o:ver+spill
	pron	<2*uv*1spil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to overflow.
overstaff	0.
	syl	o:ver+staff
	pron	<2*uv*1sta:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide an excessive number of staff (for a factory, hotel, etc.).
overstate	0.
	syl	o:ver+state
	pron	<2*uv*1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state too strongly; exaggerate or overemphasize.
overstatement	sub
	head	overstate
	syl	o:ver+1state+ment
	pos	n.
overstay	1.
	syl	o:ver+stay
	pron	<2*uv*1stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stay beyond the time, limit, or duration of.
overstay	2.
	syl	o:ver+stay
	pron	<2*uv*1stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to delay a transaction in (a market) until after the point at which the maximum profit would have been made.
overstay	3.
	or	outstay one's welcome
	syl	overstay
	def	to stay (at a party etc.), longer than pleases the host.
oversteer	0.
	syl	o:ver+steer
	pron	<2*uv*1sti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vehicle
	def	to turn more sharply, for a particular turn of the steering wheel, than is desirable or anticipated.
oversteps	infl
	head	overstep
	syl	o:ver+steps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overstepping	infl
	head	overstep
	syl	o:ver+step+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overstepped	infl
	head	overstep
	syl	o:ver+stepped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overstep	0.
	syl	o:ver+step
	pron	<2*uv*1step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go beyond (a certain or proper limit).
overstrung	1.
	syl	o:ver+strung
	pron	<2*uv*1str^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	too highly strung; tense.
overstrung	2.
	syl	o:ver+strung
	pron	<2*uv*1str^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a piano
	def	having two sets of strings crossing each other at an oblique angle.
overstuff	1.
	syl	o:ver+stuff
	pron	<2*uv*1st^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force too much into.
overstuff	2.
	syl	o:ver+stuff
	pron	<2*uv*1st^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (furniture, etc.) entirely with upholstery.
oversubscribe	0.
	syl	o:ver+sub+scribe
	pron	<2*uv*s*b1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to subscribe or apply for in excess of available supply.
overt	ety	C14: via Old French, from ovrir to open, from Latin aper*_ire 
overt	1.
	syl	o:vert
	pron	<1*uvR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to view; observable.
overt	2.
	syl	o:vert
	pron	<1*uvR:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	open; deliberate. Criminal intent may be inferred from an overt act.
overtakes	infl
	head	overtake
	syl	o:ver+takes
	pos	vb.
overtaking	infl
	head	overtake
	syl	o:ver+tak+ing
	pos	vb.
overtook	infl
	head	overtake
	syl	o:ver+took
	pos	vb.
overtaken	infl
	head	overtake
	syl	o:ver+tak+en.
	pos	vb.
overtake	1.
	syl	o:ver+take
	pron	<2*uv*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to move past (another vehicle or person) travelling in the same direction.
overtake	2.
	syl	o:ver+take
	pron	<2*uv*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass or do better than, after catching up with.
overtake	3.
	syl	o:ver+take
	pron	<2*uv*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come upon suddenly or unexpectedly.
	exam	1	night overtook him.
overtake	4.
	syl	o:ver+take
	pron	<2*uv*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch up with; draw level with.
overtask	0.
	syl	o:ver+task
	pron	<2*uv*1ta:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose too heavy a task upon.
overtax	1.
	syl	o:ver+tax
	pron	<2*uv*1t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tax too heavily.
overtax	2.
	syl	o:ver+tax
	pron	<2*uv*1t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose too great a strain on.
over-the-counter	1.a.
	syl	o:ver-the-coun:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	of securities
	def	not listed or quoted on a stock exchange.
over-the-counter	1.b.
	syl	o:ver-the-coun:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a security market
	def	dealing in such securities.
over-the-counter	1.c.
	syl	o:ver-the-coun:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	of security transactions
	def	conducted through a broker's office directly between purchaser and seller and not on a stock exchange. Abbrev.: {OTC, O.T.C}.
over-the-counter	2.
	syl	o:ver-the-coun:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	of medicinal drugs
	def	able to be sold without a prescription.
overthrows	infl
	head	overthrow
	syl	o:ver+throws
	pos	vb.
overthrowing	infl
	head	overthrow
	syl	o:ver+throw+ing
	pos	vb.
overthrew	infl
	head	overthrow
	syl	o:ver+threw
	pos	vb.
overthrown	infl
	head	overthrow
	syl	o:ver+thrown.
	pos	vb.
overthrow	1.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<2*uv*1Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to effect the downfall or destruction of (a ruler, institution, etc.), esp. by force.
overthrow	2.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<2*uv*1Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or turn over.
overthrow	3.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<2*uv*1Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw (something, esp. a ball) too far.
overthrow	4.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<2*uv*1Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make mad.
overthrow	5.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<1*uv*2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of overthrowing.
overthrow	6.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<1*uv*2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	downfall; destruction.
overthrow	7.a.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<1*uv*2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball thrown back too far by a fielder.
overthrow	7.b.
	syl	o:ver+throw
	pron	<1*uv*2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a run scored because of this.
overthrust	0.
	syl	o:ver+thrust
	pron	<1*uv*2Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a reverse fault in which the rocks on the upper surface of a fault plane have moved over the rocks on the lower surface. Compare {underthrust}.
overtime	1.a.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<1*uv*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	work at a regular job done in addition to regular working hours.
overtime	1.b.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<1*uv*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	overtime pay.
overtime	2.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<1*uv*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of pay established for such work.
overtime	3.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<1*uv*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	time in excess of a set period.
overtime	4.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<1*uv*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, U.S.
	def	extra time.
overtime	5.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<1*uv*2tIm>
	pos	adv.
	def	beyond the regular or stipulated time.
overtime	6.
	syl	o:ver+time
	pron	<2*uv*1tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exceed the required time for (a photographic exposure, etc.).
overtone	1.
	syl	o:ver+tone
	pron	<1*uv*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	additional meaning or nuance.
	exam	1	overtones of despair.
overtone	2.
	syl	o:ver+tone
	pron	<1*uv*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music, acoustics.
	def	any of the tones, with the exception of the fundamental, that constitute a musical sound and contribute to its quality, each having a frequency that is a multiple of the fundamental frequency. See also {{harmonic} (sense 6)}, {{partial} (sense 6)}.
overtops	infl
	head	overtop
	syl	o:ver+tops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overtopping	infl
	head	overtop
	syl	o:ver+top+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overtopped	infl
	head	overtop
	syl	o:ver+topped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overtop	1.
	syl	o:ver+top
	pron	<2*uv*1top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exceed in height.
overtop	2.
	syl	o:ver+top
	pron	<2*uv*1top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surpass; excel.
overtrade	0.
	syl	o:ver+trade
	pron	<2*uv*1trAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an enterprise
	def	to trade in excess of capacity or working capital.
overtrick	0.
	syl	o:ver+trick
	pron	<1*uv*2trik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a trick by which a player exceeds his contract.
overtrump	0.
	syl	o:ver+trump
	pron	<2*uv*1tr^mp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to play a trump higher than (one previously played to the trick).
overture	ety	C14: via Old French, from Late Latin apert*_ura opening, from Latin aper*_ire to open; see #7overt 
overture	1.a.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of orchestral music containing contrasting sections that is played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio, often containing the main musical themes of the work.
overture	1.b.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar piece preceding the performance of a play.
overture	1.c.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {concert overture}. a one-movement orchestral piece, usually having a descriptive or evocative title.
overture	1.d.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short piece in three movements ({French overture} or {Italian overture}) common in the 17th and 18th centuries.
overture	2.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a proposal, act, or gesture initiating a relationship, negotiation, etc.
overture	3.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that introduces what follows.
overture	4.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or present an overture to.
overture	5.
	syl	o:ver+ture
	pron	<1*uv*2tju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce with an overture.
overturn	1.
	syl	o:ver+turn
	pron	<2*uv*1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn from an upright or normal position.
overturn	2.
	syl	o:ver+turn
	pron	<2*uv*1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overthrow or destroy.
overturn	3.
	syl	o:ver+turn
	pron	<1*uv*2tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of overturning or the state of being overturned.
over-under	1.
	syl	o:ver-un:der
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	of a two-barrelled firearm
	def	having one barrel on top of the other.
over-under	2.
	syl	o:ver-un:der
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an over-under firearm.
overview	0.
	syl	o:ver+view
	pron	<1*uv*2vju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a general survey.
overwatch	1.
	syl	o:ver+watch
	pron	<2*uv*1woC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to watch over.
overwatch	2.
	syl	o:ver+watch
	pron	<2*uv*1woC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to fatigue with long watching or lack of sleep.
overweening	1.
	syl	o:ver+ween+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1wEniG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	excessively arrogant or presumptuous.
overweening	2.
	syl	o:ver+ween+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1wEniG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of opinions, appetites, etc.
	def	excessive; immoderate.
overweeningly	sub
	head	overweening
	syl	o:ver+1ween+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
overweeningness	sub
	head	overweening
	syl	o:ver+1ween+ing+ness
	pos	n.
overweigh	1.
	syl	o:ver+weigh
	pron	<2*uv*1wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exceed in weight; overbalance.
overweigh	2.
	syl	o:ver+weigh
	pron	<2*uv*1wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh down; oppress.
overweight	1.
	syl	o:ver+weight
	pron	<2*uv*1wAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	weighing more than is usual, allowed, or healthy.
overweight	2.
	syl	o:ver+weight
	pron	<1*uv*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	extra or excess weight.
overweight	3.
	syl	o:ver+weight
	pron	<1*uv*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	greater importance or effect.
overweight	4.
	syl	o:ver+weight
	pron	<2*uv*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give too much emphasis or consideration to.
overweight	5.
	syl	o:ver+weight
	pron	<2*uv*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add too much weight to.
overweight	6.
	syl	o:ver+weight
	pron	<2*uv*1wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh down.
overwhelm	1.
	syl	o:ver+whelm
	pron	<2*uv*1welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overpower the thoughts, emotions, or senses of.
overwhelm	2.
	syl	o:ver+whelm
	pron	<2*uv*1welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome with irresistible force.
overwhelm	3.
	syl	o:ver+whelm
	pron	<2*uv*1welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome, as with a profusion or concentration of something.
overwhelm	4.
	syl	o:ver+whelm
	pron	<2*uv*1welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover over or bury completely.
overwhelm	5.
	syl	o:ver+whelm
	pron	<2*uv*1welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh or rest upon overpoweringly.
overwhelm	6.
	syl	o:ver+whelm
	pron	<2*uv*1welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to overturn.
overwhelming	0.
	syl	o:ver+whelm+ing
	pron	<2*uv*1welmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	overpowering in effect or force.
overwinds	infl
	head	overwind
	syl	o:ver+winds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overwinding	infl
	head	overwind
	syl	o:ver+wind+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overwound	infl
	head	overwind
	syl	o:ver+wound.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
overwind	0.
	syl	o:ver+wind
	pron	<2*uv*1wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind (a watch, etc.) beyond the proper limit.
overwinter	0.
	syl	o:ver+win+ter
	pron	<2*uv*1wint*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spend winter (in or at a particular place).
overword	0.
	syl	o:ver+word
	pron	<1*uv*2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a repeated word or phrase.
overwork	1.
	syl	o:ver+work
	pron	<2*uv*1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to work or cause to work too hard or too long.
overwork	2.
	syl	o:ver+work
	pron	<2*uv*1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to use too much.
	exam	1	to overwork an excuse.
overwork	3.
	syl	o:ver+work
	pron	<2*uv*1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to decorate the surface of.
overwork	4.
	syl	o:ver+work
	pron	<2*uv*1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to work up.
overwork	5.
	syl	o:ver+work
	pron	<1*uv*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	excessive or excessively tiring work.
overwrites	infl
	head	overwrite
	syl	o:ver+writes
	pos	vb.
overwriting	infl
	head	overwrite
	syl	o:ver+writ+ing
	pos	vb.
overwrote	infl
	head	overwrite
	syl	o:ver+wrote
	pos	vb.
overwritten	infl
	head	overwrite
	syl	o:ver+writ+ten.
	pos	vb.
overwrite	1.
	syl	o:ver+write
	pron	<2*uv*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write (something) in an excessively ornate or prolix style.
overwrite	2.
	syl	o:ver+write
	pron	<2*uv*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write too much about (someone or something).
overwrite	3.
	syl	o:ver+write
	pron	<2*uv*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write on top of (other writing).
overwrought	1.
	syl	o:ver+wrought
	pron	<2*uv*1rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of nervous tension; agitated.
overwrought	2.
	syl	o:ver+wrought
	pron	<2*uv*1rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	too elaborate; fussy.
	exam	1	an overwrought style.
overwrought	3.
	syl	o:ver+wrought
	pron	<2*uv*1rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive and foll. by with
	def	with the surface decorated or adorned.
ovi-	ety	from Latin *_ovum
ovo-	alt
	head	ovi-
	or	ovi-
	syl	o:vo-
ovi-	0.
	or	ovo-
	syl	o:vi-
	usage	combining form.
	def	egg or ovum.
	exam	1	oviform;
	exam	2	ovo?!testis.
Ovid	0.
	syl	Ov:id
	pron	<1ovid>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 43 #7b.c. -??17 #7a.d., Roman poet. His verse includes poems on love, on myths, and on his sufferings in exile,
Ovidian	sub
	head	Ovid
	syl	O:vid+i:an
	pron	<o1vidi*n>
	pos	adj.
oviduct	0.
	syl	ov:i+duct
	pron	<1ovi2d^kt>, <1*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the tube through which ova are conveyed from an ovary. Also called (in mammals): {Fallopian tube}.
oviducal	sub
	head	oviduct
	or	oviductal
	syl	ov:i+du+cal
	pron	<2ovi1dju:kL>, <2*u->
	pos	adj.
oviductal	sub
	head	oviduct
	or	oviducal
	syl	ov:i+1duc+tal
	pos	adj.
Oviedo	0.
	syl	O:vie+do
	pron	Spanish <o1$BjADo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Spain: capital of Asturias from 810 until 1002; centre of a coal and iron mining area. Pop.: 154177 (1970).
oviferous	0.
	syl	o:vif+er+ous
	pron	<*u1vif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	carrying or producing eggs or ova.
	exam	1	the oviferous legs of certain spiders.
oviform	0.
	syl	o:vi+form
	pron	<1*uvi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like an egg.
ovine	ety	C19: from Late Latin ov*_inus, from Latin ovis sheep
ovine	0.
	syl	o:vine
	pron	<1*uvIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a sheep.
oviparous	0.
	syl	o:vip:a+rous
	pron	<*u1vip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fishes, reptiles, birds, etc.
	def	producing eggs that hatch outside the body of the mother. Compare {ovoviviparous, {viviparous} (sense 1)}. &- {o@.vi+par+i@.ty} (@!$$$uv$I#!p@ar$It$I) &- {o@.#!vip@.a+rous+ly}
oviposit	0.
	syl	o:vi+pos+it
	pron	<2*uvi1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of insects and fishes
	def	to deposit eggs through an ovipositor.
oviposition	sub
	head	oviposit
	syl	o:vi+po+si+tion
	pron	<2*uvip*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
ovipositor	1.
	syl	o:vi+pos:i+tor
	pron	<2*uvi1pozit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the egg-laying organ of most female insects, consisting of a pair of specialized appendages at the end of the abdomen.
ovipositor	2.
	syl	o:vi+pos:i+tor
	pron	<2*uvi1pozit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar organ in certain female fishes, formed by an extension of the edges of the genital opening.
ovisac	0.
	syl	o:vi+sac
	pron	<1*uvi2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a capsule or sac, such as an ootheca, in which egg cells are produced.
ovo-	0.
	syl	o:vo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {ovi-}.
ovoid	1.
	syl	o:void
	pron	<1*uvcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	egg-shaped.
ovoid	2.
	syl	o:void
	pron	<1*uvcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a fruit or similar part
	def	egg-shaped with the broader end at the base. Compare {obovoid}.
ovoid	3.
	syl	o:void
	pron	<1*uvcid>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is ovoid.
ovolo	ety	C17: from Italian: a little egg, from ovo egg, from Latin *_ovum 
ovoli	infl
	head	ovolo
	syl	o:vo+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ovolo	0.
	syl	o:vo+lo
	pron	<1*uv*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a convex moulding having a cross section in the form of a quarter of a circle or ellipse. Also called: {quarter round, thumb}. Compare {{conge} (sense 3)}, {{echinus} (sense 1)}.
ovotes	infl
	head	ovotestis
	syl	o:vo+tes
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ovotestis	0.
	syl	o:vo+tes+tis
	pron	<2*uv*u1testis>
	pos	n.
	def	the reproductive organ of snails, which produces both ova and spermatozoa.
ovoviviparous	0.
	syl	o:vo+vi+vip:a+rous
	pron	<2*uv*uvI1vip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain reptiles, fishes, etc.
	def	producing eggs that hatch within the body of the mother. Compare {oviparous, {viviparous} (sense 1)}. &- {o@.vo+vi+vi+par+i@.ty} (@!$$$uv$$$u@!va$Iv$I#!p@ar$It$I)
ovulate	ety	C19: from #7ovule 
ovulate	0.
	syl	ov:u+late
	pron	<1ovju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce or discharge eggs from an ovary.
ovulation	sub
	head	ovulate
	syl	ov:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
ovule	ety	C19: via French from Medieval Latin *_ovulum a little egg, from Latin *_ovum egg
ovule	1.
	syl	ov:ule
	pron	<1ovju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small body in seed-bearing plants that contains the egg cell and develops into the seed after fertilization.
ovule	2.
	syl	ov:ule
	pron	<1ovju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an immature ovum.
ovular	sub
	head	ovule
	syl	ov:u+lar
	pos	adj.
ovum	ety	from Latin: egg
ova	infl
	head	ovum
	syl	o:va
	pron	<1*uv*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ovum	0.
	syl	o:vum
	pron	<1*uv*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfertilized female gamete; egg cell.
ow	0.
	syl	ow
	pron	<au>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of pain.
owe	ety	Old English *_agan to have (C12: to have to); related to Old Saxon *_egan, Old High German eigan 
owe	1.
	syl	owe
	pron	<*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be under an obligation to pay (someone) to the amount of.
owe	2.
	syl	owe
	pron	<*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in debt.
	exam	1	he still owes for his house.
owe	3.
	syl	owe
	pron	<*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to have as a result (of).
	exam	1	he owes his success to chance.
owe	4.
	syl	owe
	pron	<*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to feel the need or obligation to do, give, etc..
	exam	1	to owe somebody thanks;
	exam	2	to owe it to oneself to rest.
owe	5.
	syl	owe
	pron	<*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold or maintain in the mind or heart (esp. in the phrase {owe a grudge) }.
owelty	ety	C16: from Anglo-French owelt*'e, ultimately from Latin aequalitas, from aequalis #7equal 
owelties	infl
	head	owelty
	syl	ow+el+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
owelty	0.
	syl	ow+el+ty
	pron	<1*u*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	equality, esp. in financial transactions.
David (Anthony Llewellyn)	1.
	head	Owen
	syl	Da:vid (Anthony Llewellyn)
	def	born 1938, English Labour politician; foreign secretary since 1977.
Owen	2.
	syl	Ow:en
	pron	<1*uin>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard}. 1804-1892, English comparative anatomist and palaeontologist.
Robert	3.
	head	Owen
	syl	Rob:ert.
	def	1771-1858, Welsh industrialist and social reformer. He formed a model industrial community at New Lanark, Scotland, and pioneered co-operative societies. His books include (1813).
Wilfred	4.
	head	Owen
	syl	Wil:fred.
	def	1893-1918, English poet of World War I, who was killed in action.
Jesse	infl
	head	Owens
	syl	Jes:se.
	pos	n.
Owens	0.
	syl	Ow:ens
	pron	<1*uinz>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1913, U.S. athlete.
Owen Stanley Range	0.
	syl	Ow:en Stan+ley Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in SE New Guinea. Highest peak: Mount Victoria, 4073 m (13363 ft.).
Owerri	0.
	syl	O:wer+ri
	pron	<*1weri>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in S Nigeria, capital of Imo state. Pop.: 26000 (1973 est.).
owing	1.
	syl	ow+ing
	pron	<1*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	owed; due.
owing to	2.
	head	owing
	syl	owing to.
	pos	prep.
	def	because of or on account of.#e {Usage}. See at {due}.
owl	ety	Old English *_ule; related to Dutch uil, Old High German *_uwila, Old Norse ugla 
owl	1.
	syl	owl
	pron	<aul>
	pos	n.
	def	any nocturnal bird of prey of the order having large front-facing eyes, a small hooked bill, soft feathers, and a short neck.
owl	2.
	syl	owl
	pron	<aul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various breeds of owl-like fancy domestic pigeon (esp. the {African owl, Chinese owl}, and {English owl}) .
owl	3.
	syl	owl
	pron	<aul>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks or behaves like an owl, esp. in having a solemn manner.
owlet	0.
	syl	owl+et
	pron	<1aulit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young or nestling owl.
owlish	1.
	syl	owl+ish
	pron	<1auliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	like an owl.
owlish	2.
	syl	owl+ish
	pron	<1auliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	solemn and wise in appearance.
owlishly	sub
	head	owlish
	syl	owl+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
owlishness	sub
	head	owlish
	syl	owl+ish+ness
	pos	n.
own	ety	Old English *_agen, originally past participle of *_agan to have; related to Old Saxon *_egan, Old Norse eiginn. See #7owe 
own	1.b.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by a possessive; as pronoun
	exam	1	I'll use my own.
own	2.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	on behalf of oneself or in relation to oneself.
	exam	1	he is his own worst enemy.
own	3.a.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	to fulfil one's potential.
own	3.b.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	to receive what is due to one.
get one's own back	4.
	head	own
	syl	get one's own back.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	to have revenge.
hold one's own	5.
	head	own
	syl	hold one's own.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	to maintain one's situation or position, esp. in spite of opposition or difficulty.
own	6.a.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	without help.
own	6.b.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	by oneself; alone.
own	7.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	preceded by a possessive
	def	to have as one's possession.
own	8.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	preceded by a possessive; often foll. by up, to, or up to
	def	to confess or admit; acknowledge.
own	9.
	syl	own
	pron	<*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	usage	preceded by a possessive; takes a clause as object
	def	to concede.
	exam	1	I own that you are right.
owner	0.
	syl	own+er
	pron	<1*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns; legal possessor.
ownership	1.
	syl	own+er+ship
	pron	<1*un*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being an owner.
ownership	2.
	syl	own+er+ship
	pron	<1*un*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	legal right of possession; proprietorship.
owt	ety	a variant of #7aught 
owt	0.
	syl	owt
	pron	<aut>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {anything}.
ox	ety	Old English oxa; related to Old Saxon, Old High German ohso, Old Norse oxi 
oxen	infl
	head	ox
	syl	ox:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ox	1.
	syl	ox
	pron	<oks>
	pos	n.
	def	an adult castrated male of any domesticated species of cattle, esp. used for draught work and meat.
ox	2.
	syl	ox
	pron	<oks>
	pos	n.
	def	any bovine mammal, esp. any of the domestic cattle.
oxalate	0.
	syl	ox:a+late
	pron	<1oks*2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of oxalic acid.
oxalic acid	ety	C18: from French oxalique, from Latin oxalis garden sorrel; see #7oxalis 
oxalic acid	0.
	syl	ox+al+ic ac:id
	pron	<ok1s@lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless poisonous crystalline dicarboxylic acid found in many plants: used as a bleach and a cleansing agent for metals. Formula: (COOH)\2. Also called: {ethanedioic acid}.
oxalis	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek: sorrel, sour wine, from oxus acid, sharp
oxalis	0.
	syl	ox:a+lis
	pron	<1oks*lis>, <ok1s@lis>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus having clover-like leaves which contain oxalic acid and white, pink, red, or yellow flowers: family See also {wood sorrel}.
oxazine	ety	from #7oxy -#7+azine 
oxazine	0.
	syl	ox:a+zine
	pron	<1oks*2zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of 13 heterocyclic compounds with the formula C\4H\5NO.
oxblood red	alt
	head	oxblood
	or	oxblood
	syl	ox+blood red
	pos	adj.
oxblood	0.
	or	oxblood red
	syl	ox+blood
	pron	<1oks2bl^d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dark reddish-brown colour.
oxbow	1.
	syl	ox+bow
	pron	<1oks2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a U-shaped piece of wood fitted under and around the neck of a harnessed ox and attached to the yoke.
oxbow	2.
	syl	ox+bow
	pron	<1oks2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {oxbow lake, cutoff}. a small curved lake lying on the flood plain of a river and constituting the remnant of a former meander.
Oxbridge	0.a.
	syl	Ox+bridge
	pron	<1oks2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the British universities of Oxford and Cambridge, esp. considered as ancient and prestigious academic institutions, bastions of privilege and superiority, etc.
Oxbridge	0.b.
	syl	Ox+bridge
	pron	<1oks2briJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Oxbridge arrogance.
oxen	0.
	syl	ox:en
	pron	<1oks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {ox}.
Oxenstjerna	alt
	head	Oxenstierna
	or	Oxenstierna
	syl	Ox:en:stjer:na
	pron	Swedish <1uks*n2S@:rna>
	pos	n.
Count Axel	infl
	head	Oxenstierna
	syl	Count Ax:el
	pron	<1aks*l>
	pos	n.
Oxenstierna	0.
	or	Oxenstjerna
	syl	Ox:en:stier:na
	pron	Swedish <1uks*n2S@:rna>
	pos	n.
	def	1583-1654, Swedish statesman. He was chancellor (1612-54) and successfully directed Swedish foreign policy for most of the Thirty Years' War.
oxeye	1.
	syl	ox+eye
	pron	<1oks2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any Eurasian plant of the genus having daisy-like flower heads with yellow rays and dark centres: family (composites).
oxeye	2.
	syl	ox+eye
	pron	<1oks2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American plants of the related genus having daisy-like flowers.
oxeye daisy	3.
	head	oxeye
	syl	oxeye daisy.
	def	another name for {{daisy} (sense 2)}.
ox-eyed	0.
	syl	ox-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having large round eyes, like those of an ox.
Oxford	H1.1.
	syl	Ox+ford
	pron	<1oksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S England, administrative centre of Oxfordshire, at the confluence of the Rivers Thames and Cherwell: Royalist headquarters during the Civil War; university, consisting of 30 separate colleges, the oldest being University College (1249); motor-vehicle industry. Pop.: 108564 (1971).
Oxford	H1.2.
	syl	Ox+ford
	pron	<1oksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Oxford Down}. a breed of sheep with short wool and a dark brown face and legs.
Oxford	H1.3.
	syl	Ox+ford
	pron	<1oksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of stout laced shoe with a low heel.
Oxford	H1.4.
	syl	Ox+ford
	pron	<1oksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight fabric of plain or twill weave used for men's shirts, etc.
st Earl of	infl
	head	Oxford
	syl	1st Earl of.
	pos	n.
Oxford	H2.0.
	syl	Ox:ford
	pron	<1oksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	title of (Robert) {Harley}.
Oxford accent	0.
	syl	Ox+ford ac+cent
	pos	n.
	def	the accent associated with Oxford English.
Oxford bags	0.
	syl	Ox+ford bags
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers with very wide baggy legs, originally popular in the 1920s. Often shortened to {bags}.
Oxford blue	1.a.
	syl	Ox+ford blue
	pos	n.
	def	a dark blue colour.
Oxford blue	1.b.
	syl	Ox+ford blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an Oxford-blue scarf.
Oxford blue	2.
	syl	Ox+ford blue
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been awarded a blue from Oxford University.
Oxford English	0.
	syl	Ox+ford Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	that form of the received pronunciation of English supposed to be typical of Oxford University and regarded by many as affected or pretentious.
Oxford frame	0.
	syl	Ox+ford frame
	pos	n.
	def	a type of picture frame in which the sides of the frame cross each other and project outwards.
Oxford grey	0.a.
	syl	Ox+ford grey
	pos	n.
	def	a dark grey colour.
Oxford grey	0.b.
	syl	Ox+ford grey
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	an Oxford-grey suit.
Oxford Group	0.
	syl	Ox+ford Group
	pos	n.
	def	an early name for {Moral Rearmament}.
Oxford Movement	0.
	syl	Ox+ford Move+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the movement within the Church of England initiated by the Tractarians at Oxford in 1833, insisting upon the continuity of the Church with patristic Christianity and opposing liberalizing and rationalizing tendencies.
Oxfordshire	0.
	syl	Ox+ford+shire
	pron	<1oksf*d2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland county of S central England: situated mostly in the basin of the Upper Thames, with the Cotswolds in the west and the Chilterns in the southeast. Administrative centre: Oxford. Pop.: 541800 (1976 est.). Area: 2680 sq. km (1035 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {Oxon}.
oxheart	0.
	syl	ox+heart
	pron	<1oks2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of sweet cherry having large heart-shaped fruit.
oxhide	0.
	syl	ox+hide
	pron	<1oks2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	leather made from the hide of an ox.
oxidant	0.
	syl	ox:i+dant
	pron	<1oksid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that acts or is used as an oxidizing agent. Also called (esp. in rocketry): {oxidizer}.
oxidase	0.
	syl	ox:i+dase
	pron	<1oksi2dAs>, <-2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that bring about biological oxidation.
oxidate	0.
	syl	ox:i+date
	pron	<1oksi2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {oxidize}.
oxidation	0.a.
	syl	ox:i+da+tion
	pron	<2oksi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of oxidizing.
oxidation	0.b.
	syl	ox:i+da+tion
	pron	<2oksi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oxidation state;
	exam	2	an oxidation potential.
oxidational	sub
	head	oxidation
	syl	ox:i+1da+tion+al
	pos	adj.
oxidative	sub
	head	oxidation
	syl	ox:i+2da+tive
	pos	adj.
oxidation-reduction	0.a.
	syl	ox:i+da:tion-re:duc:tion
	pos	n.
	def	a reversible chemical process usually involving the transfer of electrons, in which one reaction is an oxidation and the reverse reaction is a reduction.
oxidation-reduction	0.b.
	syl	ox:i+da:tion-re:duc:tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also {redox}.
oxide	ety	C18: from French, from ox (yg*`ene) + (ac) ide; see #7oxygen, acid 
oxide	1.
	syl	ox+ide
	pron	<1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound of oxygen with another element.
oxide	2.
	syl	ox+ide
	pron	<1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any organic compound in which an oxygen atom is bound to two alkyl or aryl groups; an ether.
oxidimetry	ety	C20: from #7oxid(ation) +#7-metry 
oxidimetry	0.
	syl	ox:i+dim+e:try
	pron	<2oksi1dimitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a branch of volumetric analysis in which oxidizing agents are used in titrations.
oxidimetric	sub
	head	oxidimetry
	syl	ox:i+di+met+ric
	pron	<2oksidi1metrik>
	pos	adj.
oxidise	alt
	head	oxidize
	or	oxidize
	syl	ox:i+dise
	pron	<1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
oxidize	1.
	or	oxidise
	syl	ox:i+dize
	pron	<1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with oxygen, as in formation of an oxide.
oxidize	2.
	or	oxidise
	syl	ox:i+dize
	pron	<1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form a layer of metal oxide, as in rusting.
oxidize	3.
	or	oxidise
	syl	ox:i+dize
	pron	<1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose hydrogen atoms.
oxidize	4.
	or	oxidise
	syl	ox:i+dize
	pron	<1oksi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a decrease in the number of electrons. Compare {reduce} (sense 11).
oxidization	sub
	head	oxidize
	or	oxidisation
	syl	ox:i+di+1za+tion
	pos	n.
oxidisation	sub
	head	oxidize
	or	oxidization
	syl	ox:i+di+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
oxidiser	alt
	head	oxidizer
	or	oxidizer
	syl	ox:i+dis+er
	pron	<1oksi2dIz*>
	pos	n.
oxidizer	0.
	or	oxidiser
	syl	ox:i+diz+er
	pron	<1oksi2dIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oxidant, esp. a substance that combines with the fuel in a rocket engine.
oxidizing agent	0.
	syl	ox:i+diz+ing a:gent
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance that oxidizes another substance, being itself reduced in the process. Common oxidizing agents are oxygen, hydrogen peroxide, and ferric salts. Compare {reducing agent}.
oxime	ety	C19: from #7ox (#7ygen) #7+im (#7id) #7e 
oxime	0.
	syl	ox+ime
	pron	<1oksEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of compounds with the general formula RR@'#800603 NOH, where R is an organic group and R@'#800604 is either an organic group ({ketoxime}) or hydrogen atom ({aldoxime}) : used in the chemical analysis of carbonyl compounds.
oxlip	ety	Old English oxanslyppe, literally: ox's slippery dropping; see #7{slip %3}#7, compare #7cowslip 
oxlip	1.
	syl	ox+lip
	pron	<1oks2lip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paigle}. a primulaceous Eurasian woodland plant, with small drooping pale yellow flowers.
oxlip	2.
	syl	ox+lip
	pron	<1oks2lip>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related plant that is a natural hybrid between the cowslip and primrose.
Oxon	ety	from Latin Oxoniensis 
Oxon	ety	from Latin Oxonia 
Oxon	1.
	syl	Oxon.
	pron	<1oks*n>
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in degree titles, etc.
	def	of Oxford.
Oxon	2.
	syl	Oxon.
	pron	<1oks*n>
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Oxfordshire.
Oxonian	1.
	syl	Ox:o+ni:an
	pron	<ok1s*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Oxford or Oxford University.
Oxonian	2.
	syl	Ox:o+ni:an
	pron	<ok1s*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of Oxford University.
Oxonian	3.
	syl	Ox:o+ni:an
	pron	<ok1s*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of Oxford.
salt	alt
	head	oxonium compound
	or	oxonium compound
	syl	salt
	pron	<ok1s*uni*m>
	pos	n.
oxonium compound	0.
	or	salt
	syl	ox:o+ni:um com+pound
	pron	<ok1s*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of salts derived from certain organic ethers or alcohols by adding a proton to the oxygen atom and thus producing a positive ion ({oxonium ion}) .
oxpecker	0.
	syl	ox+peck:er
	pron	<1oks2pek*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two African starlings, or having flattened bills with which they obtain food from the hides of cattle, etc. Also called: {tick bird}.
oxtail	0.
	syl	ox+tail
	pron	<1oks2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the skinned tail of an ox, used esp. in soups and stews.
oxter	ety	C16: from Old English oxta; related to Old High German Ahsala, Latin axilla 
oxter	0.
	syl	ox+ter
	pron	<1okst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	the armpit.
oxtongue	1.
	syl	ox+tongue
	pron	<1oks2t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Eurasian plants of the genus having oblong bristly leaves and clusters of dandelion-like flowers: family (composites).
oxtongue	2.
	syl	ox+tongue
	pron	<1oks2t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants having bristly tongue-shaped leaves, such as alkanet.
oxtongue	3.
	syl	ox+tongue
	pron	<1oks2t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	the tongue of an ox, braised or boiled as food.
Oxus	0.
	syl	Ox:us
	pron	<1oks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the {Amu Darya}.
oxy-	ety	from Greek, from oxus 
oxy-	H1.0.
	syl	ox:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting something sharp; acute.
	exam	1	oxytone.
oxy-	H2.0.
	syl	ox:y-
	exam	1	combining form.
oxy-	H2.1.
	syl	ox:y-
	def	containing or using oxygen.
	exam	1	oxyacetylene.
oxy-	H2.2.
	syl	ox:y-
	def	a former equivalent of {hydroxy-}.
oxyacetylene	0.a.
	syl	ox:y+a:cet:y+lene
	pron	<2oksi*1seti2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of oxygen and acetylene; used in a blowpipe for cutting or welding metals at high temperatures.
oxyacetylene	0.b.
	syl	ox:y+a:cet:y+lene
	pron	<2oksi*1seti2lEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oxyacetylene burner.
oxyacid	0.
	syl	ox:y+ac:id
	pron	<2oksi1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	any acid that contains oxygen. Also called: {oxygen acid}.
oxycephaly	0.
	syl	ox:y+ceph:a+ly
	pron	<2oksi1sef*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the condition of having a conical skull.
oxycephalic	sub
	head	oxycephaly
	or	oxycephalous
	syl	ox:y+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2oksisi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
oxycephalous	sub
	head	oxycephaly
	or	oxycephalic
	syl	ox:y+1ceph:a+lous
	pos	adj.
oxygen	0.a.
	syl	ox:y+gen
	pron	<1oksiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless highly reactive gaseous element: the most abundant element in the earth's crust (49.2 per cent). It is essential for aerobic respiration and almost all combustion and is widely used in industry. Symbol: O; atomic no.: 8; atomic wt.: 15.9994; valency: 2; density: 1.429 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -218.4?%C; boiling pt.: -182.96?%C.
oxygen	0.b.
	syl	ox:y+gen
	pron	<1oksiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oxygen mask.
oxygenic	sub
	head	oxygen
	or	oxygenous
	syl	ox:y+gen+ic
	pron	<2oksi1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
oxygenous	sub
	head	oxygen
	or	oxygenic
	syl	ox+yg+e:nous
	pron	<ok1siJin*s>
	pos	adj.
oxygen acid	0.
	syl	ox:y+gen ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oxyacid}.
oxygenize	infl
	head	oxygenate
	or	oxygenise
	syl	ox:y+gen+ize
	pos	vb.
oxygenise	infl
	head	oxygenate
	or	oxygenize
	syl	ox:y+gen+ise
	pos	vb.
oxygenate	0.
	syl	ox:y+gen+ate
	pron	<1oksiJi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enrich or be enriched with oxygen.
	exam	1	to oxygenate blood.
oxygenation	sub
	head	oxygenate
	syl	ox:y+gen:1a+tion
	pos	n.
oxygenizable	sub
	head	oxygenate
	or	oxygenisable
	syl	ox:y+gen+1iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
oxygenisable	sub
	head	oxygenate
	or	oxygenizable
	syl	ox:y+gen+1is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
oxygenizer	sub
	head	oxygenate
	or	oxygeniser
	syl	ox:y+ge+2niz+er
	pos	n.
oxygeniser	sub
	head	oxygenate
	or	oxygenizer
	syl	ox:y+ge+2nis+er
	pos	n.
oxygen effect	0.
	syl	ox:y+gen ef+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the increased sensitivity to radiation of living organisms, tissues, etc., when they are exposed in the presence of oxygen.
oxygen mask	0.
	syl	ox:y+gen mask
	pos	n.
	def	a device, worn over the nose and mouth, to which oxygen is supplied from a cylinder or other source: used to aid breathing.
oxygen tent	0.
	syl	ox:y+gen tent
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a transparent enclosure covering a bedridden patient, into which oxygen is released to help maintain respiration.
oxyhaemoglobin	0.
	syl	ox:y+hae+mo+glo+bin
	pron	<2oksi2hEm*u1gl*ubin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the bright red product formed when oxygen from the lungs combines with haemoglobin in the blood.
oxyhydrogen	0.a.
	syl	ox:y+hy+dro+gen
	pron	<2oksi1hIdr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen used to provide an intense flame for welding.
oxyhydrogen	0.b.
	syl	ox:y+hy+dro+gen
	pron	<2oksi1hIdr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an oxyhydrogen blowpipe.
oxymoron	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek oxum*_oron, from oxus sharp+ m*_oros stupid
oxymora	infl
	head	oxymoron
	syl	ox:y+mo+ra
	pron	<-1mc:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oxymoron	0.
	syl	ox:y+mo+ron
	pron	<2oksi1mc:ron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	an epigrammatic effect, by which contradictory terms are used in conjunction.
	exam	1	beautiful tyrant;
	exam	2	fiend angelical.
oxysalt	0.
	syl	ox:y+salt
	pron	<2oksi1sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of an oxyacid.
oxysulphide	0.
	syl	ox:y+sul+phide
	pron	<2oksi1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a compound containing an element combined with oxygen and sulphur.
oxytetracycline	0.
	syl	ox:y+tet+ra+cy+cline
	pron	<2oksi2tetr*1sIklin>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad-spectrum antibiotic, obtained from the bacterium used in treating various infections. Formula: C\2\2H\2\4N\2O\9.
oxytocic	ety	C19: from Greek, from #7oxy -%1#7+ tokos childbirth
oxytocic	1.
	syl	ox:y+to+cic
	pron	<2oksi1t*usik>
	pos	adj.
	def	accelerating childbirth by stimulating uterine contractions. {~}
oxytocic	2.
	syl	ox:y+to+cic
	pron	<2oksi1t*usik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an oxytocic drug or agent.
oxytocin	0.
	syl	ox:y+to+cin
	pron	<2oksi1t*usin>
	pos	n.
	def	a polypeptide hormone, secreted by the pituitary gland, that stimulates contractions of the uterus or oviduct and ejection of milk in mammals; alpha-hypophame: used therapeutically for aiding childbirth. Formula: C\4\3H\6\6N\1\2O\1\2S\2. Compare {vasopressin}.
oxytone	1.
	syl	ox:y+tone
	pron	<1oksi2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the classical Greek language; of a word
	def	having an accent on the final syllable.
oxytone	2.
	syl	ox:y+tone
	pron	<1oksi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the classical Greek language
	def	an oxytone word.
oxytone	xref
	syl	ox:y+tone
	pron	<1oksi2t*un>
	usage	in the classical Greek language
	def	Compare {paroxytone, proparoxytone}.
oyer	1.
	syl	oy:er
	pron	<1ci*>
	pos	n.
	usage	English legal history. in the 13th century
	def	an assize.
oyer	2.
	syl	oy:er
	pron	<1ci*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the reading out loud of a document in court.
oyer	3.
	syl	oy:er
	pron	<1ci*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {oyer and terminer}.
oyer and terminer	ety	C15: from Anglo-Norman, from oyer to hear +terminer to judge
oyer and terminer	1.
	syl	oy:er and ter+mi+ner
	pron	<1tR:min*>
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. formerly
	def	a commission issued to judges to try cases on assize. It became obsolete with the abolition of assizes and the setting up of crown courts in 1972.
oyer and terminer	2.
	syl	oy:er and ter+mi+ner
	pron	<1tR:min*>
	pos	n.
	def	the court in which such hearing was held.
oyer and terminer	3.
	syl	oy:er and ter+mi+ner
	pron	<1tR:min*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a court exercising higher criminal jurisdiction.
oyez	ety	C15: via Anglo-Norman from Old French oiez&! hear&!
oyes	alt
	head	oyez
	or	oyez
	syl	o:yes
	pron	<1*ujes>, <-jez>
	pos	interj.
oyez	1.
	or	oyes
	syl	o:yez
	pron	<1*ujes>, <-jez>
	pos	interj.
	def	a cry, usually uttered three times, by a public crier or court official for silence and attention before making a proclamation.
oyez	2.
	or	oyes
	syl	o:yez
	pron	<1*ujes>, <-jez>
	pos	n.
	def	such a cry.
Oyo	0.
	syl	O:yo
	pron	<1*uj*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SW Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of Western State. Capital: Ibadan. Pop.: 5208944 (1976 est.). Area: 17600 sq. km (6794 sq. miles).
oyster	ety	C14 oistre, from Old French uistre, from Latin ostrea, from Greek ostreon; related to Greek osteon bone, ostrakon shell
oyster	1.a.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	n.
	def	any edible marine bivalve mollusc of the genus having a rough irregularly shaped shell and occurring on the sea bed, mostly in coastal waters.
oyster	1.b.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	oyster farm;
	exam	2	oyster knife.
oyster	2.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related molluscs, such as the pearl oyster and the {saddle oyster}
oyster	3.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the oyster-shaped piece of dark meat in the hollow of the pelvic bone of a fowl.
oyster	4.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	n.
	def	something from which advantage, delight, profit, etc., may be derived.
	exam	1	the world is his oyster.
oyster	5.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very uncommunicative person.
oyster	6.
	syl	oys+ter
	pron	<1cist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dredge for, gather, or raise oysters.
oyster bed	0.
	syl	oys+ter bed
	pos	n.
	def	a place, esp. on the sea bed, where oysters breed and grow naturally or are cultivated for food or pearls. Also called: {oyster bank, oyster park}.
oystercatcher	0.
	syl	oys:ter+catch:er
	pron	<1cist*2k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shore bird of the genus and family having a black or black-and-white plumage and a long stout laterally compressed red bill.
oyster crab	0.
	syl	oys+ter crab
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small soft-bodied crabs of the genus esp. that live as commensals in the mantles of oysters.
oystermen	infl
	head	oysterman
	syl	oys:ter+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
oysterman	1.
	syl	oys:ter+man
	pron	<1cist*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who gathers, cultivates, or sells oysters.
oysterman	2.
	syl	oys:ter+man
	pron	<1cist*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a boat used in gathering oysters.
oyster pink	0.a.
	syl	oys+ter pink
	pos	n.
	def	a delicate pinkish-white colour, sometimes with a greyish tinge.
oyster pink	0.b.
	syl	oys+ter pink
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	oyster-pink shoes.
oyster plant	0.
	syl	oys+ter plant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{salsify} (sense 1)}.
oyster white	0.a.
	syl	oys+ter white
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-white colour.
oyster white	0.b.
	syl	oys+ter white
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	oyster-white walls.
oz	ety	from Italian onza 
oz	alt
	or	oz
	syl	oz.
oz	0.
	or	oz
	syl	oz
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ounce.
Oz	0.
	syl	Oz
	pron	<oz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	Australia.
Ozalid	1.
	syl	Oz:a+lid
	pron	<1oz*lid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a method of duplicating type matter, illustrations, etc., when printed on translucent paper. It is used for proofing.
Ozalid	2.
	syl	Oz:a+lid
	pron	<1oz*lid>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproduction produced by this method.
Ozark Plateau	infl
	head	Ozark Mountains
	or	Ozarks
	syl	O:zark Plat+eau
	pron	<1*uza:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ozarks	infl
	head	Ozark Mountains
	or	Ozark Plateau
	syl	O:zarks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ozark Mountains	0.
	syl	O:zark Moun+tains
	pron	<1*uza:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an eroded plateau in S Missouri, N Arkansas, and NE Oklahoma. Area: about 130000 sq. km (50000 sq. miles).
ozocerite	ety	C19: from German ozokerit, from Greek ozein odour+ k*_eros beeswax
ozokerite	alt
	head	ozocerite
	or	ozocerite
	syl	o:zo+ke:rite
	pron	<*u1z*uk*2rIt>
	pos	n.
ozocerite	0.
	or	ozokerite
	syl	o:zo+ce:rite
	pron	<*u1z*uk*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown or greyish wax that occurs associated with petroleum and is used for making candles and waxed paper. Also called: {earth wax, mineral wax}.
ozone	ety	C19: from German ozon, from Greek: smell
ozone	1.
	syl	o:zone
	pron	<1*uz*un>, <*u1z*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless gas with a chlorine-like odour, formed by an electric discharge in oxygen: a strong oxidizing agent, used in bleaching, sterilizing water, purifying air, etc. Formula: O\3; density: 2.14 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -192?%C; boiling pt.: -110.51.
ozone	2.
	syl	o:zone
	pron	<1*uz*un>, <*u1z*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	clean bracing air, as found at the seaside.
ozonic	sub
	head	ozone
	or	ozonous
	syl	o:zon+ic
	pron	<*u1zonik>
	pos	adj.
ozonous	sub
	head	ozone
	or	ozonic
	syl	o:zo+nous
	pos	adj.
ozonide	0.
	syl	o:zo+nide
	pron	<*u1z*unId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of unstable explosive compounds produced by the addition of ozone to a double bond in an organic compound.
ozoniferous	0.
	syl	o:zo+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2*uz*u1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing ozone.
ozonise	alt
	head	ozonize
	or	ozonize
	syl	o:zo+nise
	pron	<1*uz*u2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ozonize	1.
	or	ozonise
	syl	o:zo+nize
	pron	<1*uz*u2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (oxygen) into ozone.
ozonize	2.
	or	ozonise
	syl	o:zo+nize
	pron	<1*uz*u2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a substance) with ozone.
ozonization	sub
	head	ozonize
	or	ozonisation
	syl	o:zo+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
ozonisation	sub
	head	ozonize
	or	ozonization
	syl	o:zo+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
ozonizer	sub
	head	ozonize
	or	ozoniser
	syl	o:zo+2niz+er
	pos	n.
ozoniser	sub
	head	ozonize
	or	ozonizer
	syl	o:zo+2nis+er
	pos	n.
ozonolysis	0.
	syl	o:zo+nol:y+sis
	pron	<2*uz*u1nolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the process of treating an organic compound with ozone to form an ozonide: used to locate double bonds in molecules.
ozone layer	alt
	head	ozonosphere
	or	ozonosphere
	syl	o:zone lay+er
	pos	n.
ozonosphere	0.
	or	ozone layer
	syl	o:zo+no+sphere
	pron	<*u1z*un*2sfi*>, <-1zon*->
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ozone concentration in the stratosphere that absorbs high-energy solar ultraviolet rays.
ozs	alt
	or	ozs
	syl	ozs.
ozs	0.
	or	ozs
	syl	ozs
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ounces. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
ozs	alt
	or	ozs
	syl	ozs.
ozs	0.
	or	ozs
	syl	ozs
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ounces. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
P	alt
	head	p
	or	p
	syl	P
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
p's	infl
	head	p
	syl	p's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
P's	infl
	head	p
	syl	P's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
p	0.
	or	P
	syl	p
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	def	or {Ps}.
p	1.
	or	P
	syl	p
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	def	the 16th letter and 12th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
p	2.
	or	P
	syl	p
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless bilabial stop, as in
mind one's p's and q's	3.
	head	p
	syl	mind one's p's and q's.
	def	to be careful to use polite or suitable language.
p	1.
	syl	p
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	penny pence.
p	2.
	syl	p
	qual	symbol for:; Music.
	def	piano: an instruction to play quietly.
p	3.
	syl	p
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	pico-.
p	4.a.
	syl	p
	qual	symbol for:
	def	momentum.
p	4.b.
	syl	p
	qual	symbol for:
	def	proton.
p	4.c.
	syl	p
	qual	symbol for:
	def	pressure.
P	1.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	phosphorus.
P	2.a.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:
	def	pressure.
P	2.b.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:
	def	power.
P	2.c.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:
	def	parity.
P	2.d.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:
	def	poise.
P	3.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	on road signs
	def	parking.
P	4.
	syl	P
	qual	symbol for:; Chess.
	def	pawn. {~$D}. Portugal.
p	ety	Latin: after
p	ety	Latin: in favour of; for
pp	infl
	head	p
	syl	pp.
	mod	pl.
p	1.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	page.
p	2.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	part.
p	3.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	participle.
p	4.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	past.
p	5.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	per.
p	6.a.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	peseta.
p	6.b.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	peso.
p	7.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pint.
p	8.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pipe.
p	9.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	popu?!lation.
p	10.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	post
p	11.
	syl	p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pro
P	1.
	syl	P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Pastor.
P	2.
	syl	P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	President.
P	3.
	syl	P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Priest.
P	4.
	syl	P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Prince.
pa	0.
	syl	pa
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {father}.
Pa	0.
	syl	Pa
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	protactinium.
PA	0.
	syl	PA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Panama.
PA	1.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	personal assistant.
PA	2.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	Post Ad?!ju?!tant.
PA	3.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	power of attorney.
PA	4.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	press agent.
PA	5.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Press As?!soci?!ation.
PA	6.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Banking.
	def	private account.
PA	7.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	public-address system.
PA	8.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	publicity agent.
PA	9.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Publishers Association.
PA	10.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pur?!chas?!ing agent.
PA	11.
	syl	P.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	personal appearance.
Pa	0.
	syl	Pa.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Pennsylvania.
pa	ety	Latin: yearly
pa	0.
	syl	p.a.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	per annum.
paal	ety	from Dutch: a pile, stake
paal	0.
	syl	paal
	pron	<pa:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a stake driven into the ground.
PABA	0.
	syl	PABA
	pron	<1pa:b*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	para-aminobenzoic acid.
G (eorge) W (ilhelm)	infl
	head	Pabst
	syl	G (eorge) W (ilhelm)
	pos	n.
Pabst	0.
	syl	Pabst
	pron	German <pa:pst>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1967, German film director, whose films include (1925), (1929), and (1954).
pabulum	ety	C17: from Latin: from pascere to feed
pabulum	1.
	syl	pab:u+lum
	pron	<1p@bjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	food.
pabulum	2.
	syl	pab:u+lum
	pron	<1p@bjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	food for thought; mental nourishment.
PABX	0.
	syl	PABX
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	private automatic branch exchange. See also {PBX}.
Pac	0.
	syl	Pac.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Pacific.
paca	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Tupi
paca	0.
	syl	pa:ca
	pron	<1pa:k*>, <1p@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large burrowing hystricomorph rodent, of Central and South America, having white-spotted brown fur and a large head: family
pace	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin pass*_us step, from pandere to spread, unfold, extend (the legs as in walking)
pace	H1.1.a.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a single step in walking.
pace	H1.1.b.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance covered by a step.
pace	H1.2.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of length equal to the average length of a stride, approximately 3 feet. See also {Roman pace, geometric pace, military pace}.
pace	H1.3.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	speed of movement, esp. of walking or running.
pace	H1.4.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	rate or style of proceeding at some activity.
	exam	1	to live at a fast pace.
pace	H1.5.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or action of stepping, walking, etc.; gait.
pace	H1.6.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the manners in which a horse or other quadruped walks or runs, the three principal paces being the walk, trot, and canter (or gallop).
pace	H1.7.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner of moving, natural to the camel and sometimes developed in the horse, in which the two legs on the same side of the body are moved and put down at the same time.
pace	H1.8.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a step or small raised platform.
put (someone) through his paces	9.
	head	pace
	syl	put (someone) through his paces.
	def	to test the ability of (a person).
keep pace with	10.
	head	pace
	syl	keep pace with.
	def	to proceed at the same speed as.
set the pace	11.
	head	pace
	syl	set the pace.
	def	to determine the rate at which a group runs or walks or proceeds at some other activity.
stand	12.
	head	pace
	or	stay the pace
	syl	stand
	def	to keep up with the speed or rate of others. {~}
pace	H1.13.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or determine the pace for, as in a race.
pace	H1.14.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by about, up and down, etc.
	def	to walk with regular slow or fast paces, as in boredom, agitation, etc..
	exam	1	to pace the room.
pace	H1.15.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to measure by paces.
	exam	1	to pace out the distance.
pace	H1.16.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with slow regular strides.
	exam	1	to pace along the street.
pace	H1.17.
	syl	pace
	pron	<pAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to move at the pace (the specially developed gait).
pace	ety	C19: from Latin, from p*_ax peace
pace	H2.0.
	syl	pa:ce
	pron	<1pAsi>, Latin <1pa:ke>, Latin <1pa:ke>
	pos	prep.
	def	with due deference to: used to acknowledge politely someone who disagrees with the speaker or writer.
pacemaker	1.
	syl	pace+mak:er
	pron	<1pAs2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, horse, vehicle, etc., used in a race or speed trial to set the pace.
pacemaker	2.
	syl	pace+mak:er
	pron	<1pAs2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, organization, etc., regarded as being the leader in a particular field of activity.
pacemaker	3.
	syl	pace+mak:er
	pron	<1pAs2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cardiac pace?!maker}. a small area of specialized tissue within the wall of the right atrium of the heart whose spontaneous electrical activity initiates and controls the beat of the heart.
pacemaker	4.
	syl	pace+mak:er
	pron	<1pAs2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {artificial pacemaker}. an electronic device for use in certain cases of heart disease to assume the functions of the natural cardiac pace?!maker.
pacer	1.
	syl	pac+er
	pron	<1pAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse trained to move at a special gait, esp. for racing.
pacer	2.
	syl	pac+er
	pron	<1pAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pacemaker}.
pacesetter	0.
	syl	pace+set:ter
	pron	<1pAs2set*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pacemaker} (senses 1, 2).
paceway	0.
	syl	pace+way
	pron	<1pAswA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a racecourse for trotting and pacing.
pacha	0.
	syl	pa+cha
	pron	<1pa:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {pasha}.
pachalic	0.
	syl	pa+cha+lic
	pron	<1pa:S*lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {pashalik}.
pachisi	ety	C18: from Hindi pac*_is*_i, from pac*_is twenty-five (the highest score possible in one throw)
pachisi	0.
	syl	pa+chi+si
	pron	<p*1CEzi>, <pa:->
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian game somewhat re?!sem?!bling backgammon, played on a cruciform board using six cowries as dice.
pachouli	0.
	syl	pach:ou+li
	pron	<1p@Culi>, <p*1Cu:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {patchouli}.
Pachuca	0.
	syl	Pa+chu+ca
	pron	Spanish <pa1Cuka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, capital of Hidalgo state, in the Sierra Madre Oriental: silver mines; university (1961). Pop.: 84543 (1970).
Pachuco	ety	C20: from Mexican Spanish
Pachucos	infl
	head	Pachuco
	syl	Pa+chu+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pachuco	0.
	syl	Pa+chu+co
	pron	<p*1Cu:k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a young Mexican living in the U.S., esp. one of low social status who belongs to a street gang.
pachyderm	ety	C19: from French pachyderme, from Greek pakhudermos thick-skinned, from pakhus thick+ derma skin
pachyderm	0.
	syl	pach:y+derm
	pron	<1p@ki2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any very large thick-skinned mammal, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
pachydermatous	sub
	head	pachyderm
	syl	pach:y+1der+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
pachytene	ety	from Greek pakhus thick+ tainia band
pachytene	0.
	syl	pach:y+tene
	pron	<1p@ki2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the third stage of the prophase of meiosis during which the chromosomes become shorter and thicker and divide into chromatids.
pacific	ety	C16: from Old French pacifique, from Latin p*_acificus, from p*_ax peace+ facere to make
pacific	1.
	syl	pa+cif+ic
	pron	<p*1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or conducive to peace; conciliatory.
pacific	2.
	syl	pa+cif+ic
	pron	<p*1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not aggressive; opposed to the use of force.
pacific	3.
	syl	pa+cif+ic
	pron	<p*1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from conflict; peaceful.
pacifically	sub
	head	pacific
	syl	pa+1cif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
the	1.
	head	Pacific
	syl	the.
	def	short for {Pacific Ocean}.
Pacific	2.
	syl	Pa+cif+ic
	pron	<p*1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Pacific Ocean or its islands.
pacification	0.
	syl	pac:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2p@sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or policy of pacifying. &- {@!pac@.i+fi+#!ca+to@.ry}
Trust Territory of the	infl
	head	Pacific Islands
	syl	Trust Ter+ri+to:ry of the.
	pos	n.
Pacific Islands	0.
	syl	Pa+cif+ic Is+lands
	pos	n.
	def	an island group in the W Pacific Ocean, mandated to Japan after World War I and assigned to the U.S. by the United Nations in 1947: consists of 2141 islands (96 inhabited) of the Caroline, Marshall, and Mariana groups. Administrative centre: Saipan (Mariana Islands). Pop.: 107054 (1971). Land area: about 1800 sq. km (700 sq. miles), scattered over about 7500000 sq. km (3000000 sq. miles) of ocean. Compare {Micronesia}.
Pacific Northwest	0.
	syl	Pa+cif+ic North+west
	pos	n.
	def	the region of North America lying north of the Columbia River and west of the Rockies.
Pacific Ocean	0.
	syl	Pa+cif+ic O:cean
	pos	n.
	def	the world's largest and deepest ocean, lying between Asia and Australia and North and South America: almost landlocked in the north, linked with the Arctic Ocean only by the Bering Strait, and extending to Antarctica in the south; has exceptionally deep trenches, and a large number of volcanic and coral islands. Area: about 165760000 sq. km (64000000 sq. miles). Average depth: 4215 m (14050 ft.). Greatest depth: Challenger Deep (in the Marianas Trench), 11033 m (37073 ft.). Greatest width: (between Panama and Mindanao, Philippines) 17066 km (10600 miles).
Pacific Standard Time	0.
	syl	Pa+cif+ic Stand+ard Time
	pos	n.
	def	one of the standard times used in North America, based on the local time of the 120?% meridian, eight hours behind Greenwich Mean Time. Abbrev.: {PST}.
pacifier	1.
	syl	pac:i+fi+er
	pron	<1p@si2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pacifies.
pacifier	2.
	syl	pac:i+fi+er
	pron	<1p@si2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a baby's dummy or teething ring.
pacifism	1.
	syl	pac:i+fism
	pron	<1p@si2fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that violence of any kind is unjustifiable and that one should not participate in war, etc.
pacifism	2.
	syl	pac:i+fism
	pron	<1p@si2fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that international disputes can be settled by arbitration rather than war.
pacifist	1.
	syl	pac:i+fist
	pron	<1p@sifist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports pacifism.
pacifist	2.
	syl	pac:i+fist
	pron	<1p@sifist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who refuses military service.
pacify	ety	C15: from Old French pacifier; see #7pacific 
pacifies	infl
	head	pacify
	syl	pac:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pacifying	infl
	head	pacify
	syl	pac:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pacified	infl
	head	pacify
	syl	pac:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pacify	1.
	syl	pac:i+fy
	pron	<1p@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to calm the anger or agitation of; mollify.
pacify	2.
	syl	pac:i+fy
	pron	<1p@si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to peace or order, esp. by the threat or use of force.
pacifiable	sub
	head	pacify
	syl	pac:i+fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pack	ety	C13: related to Middle Low German pak, of obscure origin
pack	H1.1.a.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a bundle or load, esp. one carried on the back.
pack	H1.1.b.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pack animal.
pack	H1.2.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a collected amount of anything.
pack	H1.3.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete set of similar things, esp. a set of 52 playing cards.
pack	H1.4.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of animals of the same kind, esp. hunting animals.
	exam	1	a pack of hounds.
pack	H1.5.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any group or band that associates together, esp. for criminal purposes.
pack	H1.6.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the forwards of a team or both teams collectively, as in a scrum or in rucking.
pack	H1.7.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic organizational unit of Cub Scouts and Brownies.
pack	H1.8.a.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small package, carton, or container, used to retail commodities, esp. foodstuffs, cigarettes, etc.
pack	H1.8.b.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	pack-sealed.
pack	H1.9.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {pack ice}.
pack	H1.10.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of something, such as food, packaged for preservation.
pack	H1.11.a.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet or blanket, either damp or dry, for wrapping about the body, esp. for its soothing effect.
pack	H1.11.b.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a material such as cotton or gauze for temporarily filling a bodily cavity, esp. to control bleeding.
pack	H1.12.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {rucksack}.
pack	H1.13.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a roof support, esp. one made of rubble.
pack	H1.14.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {face pack}.
pack	H1.15.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a parachute folded and ready for use.
go to the pack	16.
	head	pack
	syl	go to the pack.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to fall into a lower state or condition.
pack	H1.17.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for {{deck} (sense 5)}.
pack	H1.18.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or arrange (articles) in (a container), such as clothes in a suitcase.
pack	H1.19.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to roll up into a bundle.
pack	H1.20.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	when passive, often foll. by out
	def	to press tightly together; cram.
	exam	1	the audience packed into the foyer;
	exam	2	the hall was packed out.
pack	H1.21.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (snow, ice, etc.) into a hard compact mass or (of snow, etc.) to become compacted.
pack	H1.22.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press in or cover tightly.
	exam	1	to pack a hole with cement.
pack	H1.23.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to load (a horse, donkey, etc.) with a burden.
pack	H1.24.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by off or away
	def	to send away or go away, esp. hastily.
pack	H1.25.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seal (a joint) by inserting a layer of compressible material between the faces.
pack	H1.26.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill (a bearing or gland) with grease to lubricate it.
pack	H1.27.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (two adjoining components) so that they have a predetermined gap between them, by introducing shims, washers, plates, etc.
pack	H1.28.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to treat with a pack.
pack	H1.29.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be capable of inflicting (a blow, etc.).
	exam	1	he packs a mean punch.
pack	H1.30.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to carry or wear habitually.
	exam	1	he packs a gun.
pack	H1.31.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rugby.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to form a scrum.
pack	H1.32.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	often foll. by into, to, etc.
	def	to carry (goods, etc.), esp. on the back.
	exam	1	will you pack your camping equipment into the mountains??
pack one's bags	33.
	head	pack
	syl	pack one's bags.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get ready to leave.
send packing	34.
	head	pack
	syl	send packing.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dismiss peremptorily. {~} See also {pack in, pack out, pack up}.
packable	sub
	head	pack
	syl	pack+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pack	ety	C16: perhaps changed from #7pact 
pack	H2.0.
	syl	pack
	pron	<p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill (a legislative body, committee, etc.) with one's own supporters.
	exam	1	to pack a jury.
package	1.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any wrapped or boxed object or group of objects.
package	2.a.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposition, offer, or thing for sale in which separate items are offered together as a single or inclusive unit.
package	2.b.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a package holiday;
	exam	2	a package deal.
package	3.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete unit consisting of a number of component parts sold separately.
package	4.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of packing or packaging.
package	5.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a set of programs designed for a specific type of problem in statistics, production control, etc., making it unnecessary for a separate program to be written for each problem.
package	6.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {{packet} (sense 1)}.
package	7.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap in or put into a package.
package	8.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to design and produce a package for (retail goods).
package	9.
	syl	pack+age
	pron	<1p@kiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to group (separate items) together as a single unit.
packager	sub
	head	package
	syl	pack+ag+er
	pos	n.
package store	0.
	syl	pack+age store
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a store where alcoholic drinks are sold for consumption elsewhere. Also called: {liquor store}. Brit. equivalent: {off-licence}.
packaging	1.
	syl	pack+ag+ing
	pron	<1p@kiJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the design and manufacture of packages for retail commodities.
packaging	2.
	syl	pack+ag+ing
	pron	<1p@kiJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material suitable for making packages.
pack drill	0.
	syl	pack drill
	pos	n.
	def	a military punishment by which the offender is made to march about carrying a full pack of equipment.
packer	1.
	syl	pack+er
	pron	<1p@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or company whose business is to pack goods, esp. food.
	exam	1	a meat packer.
packer	2.
	syl	pack+er
	pron	<1p@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that packs.
packet	ety	C16: from Old French pacquet, from pacquer to pack, from Old Dutch pak a pack
packet	1.
	syl	pack+et
	pron	<1p@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or medium-sized container of cardboard, paper, etc., often together with its contents.
	exam	1	a packet of biscuits.
packet	2.
	syl	pack+et
	pron	<1p@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small package; parcel.
packet	3.
	syl	pack+et
	pron	<1p@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {packet boat}. a boat that transports mail, passengers, goods, etc., on a fixed short route.
packet	4.
	syl	pack+et
	pron	<1p@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a large sum of money.
	exam	1	to cost a packet.
pacop	infl
	head	packet
	or	get a packet
	syl	pacop
get a packet	infl
	head	packet
	or	pacop
	syl	get a packet.
pacatch	5.
	head	packet
	syl	pacatch
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to suffer an unpleasant experience, injury, etc.
packet	6.
	syl	pack+et
	pron	<1p@kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap up in a packet or as a packet.
packhorse	0.
	syl	pack+horse
	pron	<1p@k2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse used to transport goods, equipment, etc.
pack ice	0.
	syl	pack ice
	pos	n.
	def	a large area of floating ice, usually occurring in polar seas, consisting of separate pieces that have become massed together. Also called: {ice pack}.
pack in	0.
	syl	pack in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to stop doing (something) (often in the phrase {pack it in}) .
packing	1.a.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used to cushion packed goods.
packing	1.b.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a packing needle.
packing	2.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the packaging of foodstuffs.
packing	3.a.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of a medical pack.
packing	3.b.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	gauze or other absorbent material for packing a wound, etc.
packing	4.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	sheets of material, esp. paper, used to cover the platen or impression cylinder of a letterpress machine.
packing	5.
	syl	pack+ing
	pron	<1p@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance or material used to make watertight or gastight joints, esp. in a stuffing box.
packing box	0.
	syl	pack+ing box
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stuffing box}.
packing fraction	0.
	syl	pack+ing frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the stability of a nucleus, equal to the difference between its mass in amu and its mass number, divided by the mass number.
pack of lies	0.
	syl	pack of lies
	pos	n.
	def	a completely false story, account, etc.
pack rat	0.
	syl	pack rat
	pos	n.
	def	any rat of the genus of W North America, having a long tail that is furry in some species: family Also called: {wood rat}.
packsack	0.
	syl	pack+sack
	pron	<1p@k2s@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {knapsack}.
packsaddle	0.
	syl	pack+sad:dle
	pron	<1p@k2s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a saddle hung with packs, equipment, etc., used on a pack animal.
packthread	0.
	syl	pack+thread
	pron	<1p@k2Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong twine for sewing or tying up packages.
pack up	1.
	syl	pack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to put (things) away in a proper or suitable place.
pack up	2.
	syl	pack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give up (an attempt) or stop doing (something).
	exam	1	if you don't do your work better, you might as well pack up.
pack up	3.
	syl	pack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an engine, etc.
	def	to fail to operate; break down.
pact	ety	C15: from Old French pacte, from Latin pactum, from pac*_isc*_i to agree
pact	0.
	syl	pact
	pron	<p@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement or compact between two or more parties, nations, etc., for mutual advantage.
pad	ety	C16: origin uncertain; compare Low German pad sole of the foot
pad	H1.1.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick piece of soft material used to make something comfortable, give it shape, or protect it.
pad	H1.2.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a guard made of flexible resilient material worn in various sports to protect parts of the body.
pad	H1.3.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stamp pad, ink pad}. a block of firm absorbent material soaked with ink for transferring to a rubber stamp.
pad	H1.4.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {notepad, writing pad}. a number of sheets of paper fastened together along one edge.
pad	H1.5.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat piece of stiff material used to back a piece of blotting paper.
pad	H1.6.a.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy cushion-like underpart of the foot of a cat, dog, etc.
pad	H1.6.b.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the parts constituting such a structure.
pad	H1.7.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various level surfaces or flat-topped structures, such as a launch pad.
pad	H1.8.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Entomol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {pulvillus}.
pad	H1.9.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the large flat floating leaf of the waterlily.
pad	H1.10.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person's residence.
pad	H1.11.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a bed or bed?!room.
pad	H1.12.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a path or track.
	exam	1	a cattle pad.
pad	H1.13.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	to line, stuff, or fill out with soft mater?!ial, esp. in order to protect or give shape to.
pad	H1.14.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to inflate with irrelevant or false informa?!tion.
	exam	1	to pad out a story.
pad	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch paden, from pad #7path 
pads	infl
	head	pad
	syl	pads
	pos	vb.
padding	infl
	head	pad
	syl	pad+ding
	pos	vb.
padded	infl
	head	pad
	syl	pad+ded.
	pos	vb.
pad	H2.1.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along, up, etc.
	def	to walk with a soft or muffled tread.
pad	H2.2.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by around
	def	to travel (a route, etc.) on foot, esp. at a slow pace; tramp.
	exam	1	to pad around the country.
pad	H2.3.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull soft sound, esp. of footsteps.
pad	H2.4.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	short for {footpad}.
pad	H2.5.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a slow-paced horse; nag.
pad	H2.6.
	syl	pad
	pron	<p@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a path, etc.
padang	ety	from Malay: plain
padang	0.
	syl	pa+dang
	pron	<1p@d@G>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a playing field.
Padang	0.
	syl	Pa+dang
	pron	<1pa:da:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Indonesia, in W Sumatra at the foot of the {Padang Highlands} on the Indian Ocean. Pop.: 196339 (1971).
padauk	ety	from a native Burmese word
padouk	alt
	head	padauk
	or	padauk
	syl	pa+douk
	pron	<p*1dauk>, <-1dc:k>
	pos	n.
padauk	1.
	or	padouk
	syl	pa+dauk
	pron	<p*1dauk>, <-1dc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical African or Asian papilionaceous trees of the genus that have reddish wood.
padauk	2.
	or	padouk
	syl	pa+dauk
	pron	<p*1dauk>, <-1dc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used in decorative cabinetwork.
padauk	xref
	or	padouk
	syl	pa+dauk
	pron	<p*1dauk>, <-1dc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {amboyna}.
padded cell	0.
	syl	pad+ded cell
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. one in a mental hospital, with padded surfaces in which violent inmates are placed.
padding	1.
	syl	pad+ding
	pron	<1p@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	any soft material used to pad clothes, etc.
padding	2.
	syl	pad+ding
	pron	<1p@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	superfluous material put into a speech or written work to pad it out; waffle.
padding	3.
	syl	pad+ding
	pron	<1p@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	inflated or false entries in a financial account, esp. an expense account.
paddle	ety	C15: of unknown origin
paddle	H1.1.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short light oar with a flat blade at one or both ends, used without a rowlock to propel a canoe or small boat.
paddle	H1.2.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {float}. a blade of a water wheel or paddle wheel.
paddle	H1.3.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of paddling.
	exam	1	to go for a paddle upstream.
paddle	H1.4.a.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a paddle wheel used to propel a boat.
paddle	H1.4.b.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a paddle steamer.
paddle	H1.5.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the sliding panel in a lock or sluice gate that regulates the level or flow of water.
paddle	H1.6.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various in?!struments shaped like a paddle and used for beating, mixing, etc.
paddle	H1.7.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a table-tennis bat.
paddle	H1.8.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the flattened limb of a seal, turtle, or similar aquatic animal, specialized for swimming.
paddle	H1.9.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to propel (a canoe, etc.) with a paddle.
paddle	H1.10.a.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be self-sufficient.
paddle	H1.10.b.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mind one's own busi?!ness.
paddle	H1.11.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey by paddling.
	exam	1	we paddled him to the shore.
paddle	H1.12.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir or mix with or as if with a paddle.
paddle	H1.13.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to row (a boat) steadily, esp. (of a racing crew) to row firmly but not at full pressure.
paddle	H1.14.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of steamships
	def	to be propelled by paddle wheels.
paddle	H1.15.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim with short rapid strokes, like a dog.
paddle	H1.16.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to spank.
paddler	sub
	head	paddle
	syl	pad+dler
	pos	n.
paddle	ety	C16: of uncertain origin &- #!pad+dler n.
paddle	H2.1.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to walk or play barefoot in shallow water, mud, etc.
paddle	H2.2.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to dabble the fingers, hands, or feet in water.
paddle	H2.3.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to walk unsteadily, like a baby.
paddle	H2.4.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to fondle with the fingers.
paddle	H2.5.
	syl	pad+dle
	pron	<1p@dL>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act of paddling in water.
paddlefish	infl
	or	paddlefishes
	syl	pad:dle+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paddlefishes	infl
	head	paddlefish
	or	paddlefish
	syl	pad:dle+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paddlefish	1.
	syl	pad:dle+fish
	pron	<1p@dL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive bony fish, of the Mississippi River, having a long paddle-like projection to the snout: family
paddlefish	2.
	syl	pad:dle+fish
	pron	<1p@dL2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related Chinese fish, of the Yangtze River.
paddle wheel	0.
	syl	pad+dle wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a large wheel fitted with paddles, turned by an engine to propel a vessel on the water.
paddock	ety	C17: variant of dialect parrock, from Old English pearruc enclosure, of Germanic origin. See #7park 
paddock	H1.1.
	syl	pad+dock
	pron	<1p@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosed field, usually near a house or stable.
paddock	H1.2.
	syl	pad+dock
	pron	<1p@d*k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in horse racing
	def	the enclosure in which horses are paraded and mounted before a race, together with the accompanying rooms, etc.
paddock	H1.3.
	syl	pad+dock
	pron	<1p@d*k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in motor racing
	def	an area near the pits where cars are worked on before races.
paddock	H1.4.
	syl	pad+dock
	pron	<1p@d*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any area of fenced land. {~}
paddock	H1.5.
	syl	pad+dock
	pron	<1p@d*k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine (horses, etc.) in a paddock.
paddock	ety	C12: from pad toad, probably from Old Norse padda; see -#7ock 
paddock	H2.0.
	syl	pad+dock
	pron	<1p@d*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	a frog or toad.
paddy	ety	from Malay p*_ad*_i 
paddies	infl
	head	paddy
	syl	pad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paddy	H1.1.
	syl	pad+dy
	pron	<1p@di>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paddy field}. a field planted with rice.
paddy	H1.2.
	syl	pad+dy
	pron	<1p@di>
	pos	n.
	def	rice as a growing crop or when harvested but not yet milled.
paddy	ety	C19: from P#7addy 
paddies	infl
	head	paddy
	syl	pad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paddy	H2.0.
	syl	pad+dy
	pron	<1p@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a fit of temper.
Paddy	ety	from Patrick 
Paddies	infl
	head	Paddy
	syl	Pad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Paddy	0.
	syl	Pad+dy
	pron	<1p@di>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an informal name for an Irishman.
paddy wagon	0.
	syl	pad+dy wag+on
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {patrol wagon}.
paddywack	alt
	head	paddywhack
	or	paddywhack
	syl	pad+dy+wack
	pron	<1p@di2w@k>
	pos	n.
paddywhack	1.
	or	paddywack
	syl	pad+dy+whack
	pron	<1p@di2w@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	another word for {paddy%2}.
paddywhack	2.
	or	paddywack
	syl	pad+dy+whack
	pron	<1p@di2w@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a spanking or smack.
pademelon	ety	C19: from a native Australian name
paddymelon	alt
	head	pademelon
	or	pademelon
	syl	pad+dy+mel+on
	pron	<1p@di2mel*n>
	pos	n.
pademelon	0.
	or	paddymelon
	syl	pad+e:mel+on
	pron	<1p@di2mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wallaby of the genus of coastal scrubby regions of Australia.
Paderborn	0.
	syl	Pa+der+born
	pron	German <2pa:d*r1bcrn>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: scene of the meeting between Charlemagne and Pope Leo III (799 #7a.d.) that led to the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire. Pop.: 68200 (1970).
Ignace Jan	infl
	head	Paderewski
	syl	I:gnace Jan
	pron	<i1$jas>, <jan>
	pos	n.
Paderewski	0.
	syl	Pa:de:rew:ski
	pron	Polish <2pade1refski>, <jan>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1941, Polish pianist, composer, and statesman; prime minister (1919).
Padishah	ety	from Persian p*_adi lord+#7shah 
Padishah	0.
	syl	Pa+di+shah
	pron	<1pa:di2Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of the Shah of Iran.
padlock	ety	C15 pad, of obscure origin
padlock	1.
	syl	pad+lock
	pron	<1p@d2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a detachable lock having a hinged or sliding shackle, which can be used to secure a door, lid, etc., by passing the shackle through rings or staples.
padlock	2.
	syl	pad+lock
	pron	<1p@d2lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten with or as if with a padlock.
Padma Shri	ety	Hindi: lotus decoration
Padma Shri	0.
	syl	Pad+ma Shri
	pron	<1p^dm*> <1SrE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	an award for dis?!tin?!guished service in any field.
padouk	0.
	syl	pa+douk
	pron	<p*1dauk>, <-1dc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {padauk}.
Padova	0.
	syl	Pa+do+va
	pron	<1pa:dova>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Padua}.
padre	ety	via Spanish or Italian
padre	1.
	syl	pa+dre
	pron	<1pa:dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal. (sometimes cap.
	def	father: used to address or refer to a clergyman, esp. a priest.
padre	2.
	syl	pa+dre
	pron	<1pa:dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal. (sometimes cap.
	def	a chaplain to the armed forces.
padrone	ety	C17: from Italian see #7patron 
padrone	1.
	syl	pa+dro+ne
	pron	<p*1dr*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner or proprietor of an inn, esp. in Italy.
padrone	2.
	syl	pa+dro+ne
	pron	<p*1dr*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an employer who completely controls his workers, esp. a man who exploits Italian immigrants in the U.S.
padsaw	ety	C19: from #7pad %1 (in the sense: a handle that can be fitted to various tools)+#7saw %1
padsaw	0.
	syl	pad+saw
	pron	<1p@d2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small narrow saw used for cutting curves.
Padua	0.
	syl	Pad+u:a
	pron	<1p@Ju*>, <1p@dju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Italy, in Veneto: important in Roman and Renaissance times; university (1222); botanical garden (1545). Pop.: 240013 (1975 est.). Latin name: {Patavium}. Italian name: {Padova}.
paduasoy	ety	C17: changed (through influence of P#7adua) from earlier poudesoy, from French pou-de-soie, of obscure origin
paduasoy	1.
	syl	pad:u:a+soy
	pron	<1p@dju*2sci>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich strong silk fabric used for hangings, vestments, etc.
paduasoy	2.
	syl	pad:u:a+soy
	pron	<1p@dju*2sci>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of this.
Padus	0.
	syl	Pa+dus
	pron	<1pAd*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for the {Po}.
paean	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek pai*_an hymn to Apollo, from his title Pai*_an, denoting the physician of the gods
pean	alt
	head	paean
	or	paean
	syl	pe:an
	pron	<1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
paean	1.
	or	pean
	syl	pae:an
	pron	<1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hymn sung in ancient Greece in invocation of or thanksgiving to a deity.
paean	2.
	or	pean
	syl	pae:an
	pron	<1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any song of praise.
paean	3.
	or	pean
	syl	pae:an
	pron	<1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	enthusiastic praise.
	exam	1	the film received a paean from the critics.
paederast	0.
	syl	paed+er+ast
	pron	<1ped*2r@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {pederast}.
paederastic	sub
	head	paederast
	syl	paed+er+1as+tic
	pos	adj.
paederasty	sub
	head	paederast
	syl	paed+er+2as+ty
	pos	n.
pediatrician	alt
	head	paediatrician
	or	paediatrician
	syl	pe+di:a+tri+cian
	pron	<2pEdi*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paediatrician	0.
	or	pediatrician
	syl	pae+di:a+tri+cian
	pron	<2pEdi*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical practitioner who specializes in paediatrics.
pediatrics	alt
	head	paediatrics
	or	paediatrics
	syl	pe+di+at+rics
	pron	<2pEdi1@triks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paediatrics	0.
	or	pediatrics
	syl	pae+di+at+rics
	pron	<2pEdi1@triks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with children and their diseases.
paediatric	sub
	head	paediatrics
	or	pediatric
	syl	pae+di+1at+ric
	pos	adj.
pediatric	sub
	head	paediatrics
	or	paediatric
	syl	pe+di+1at+ric
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
paedo-	ety	from Greek pais, paid- child
pedo-	infl
	head	paedo-
	syl	pe:do-
paedogenesis	0.
	syl	pae+do+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2pEd*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual reproduction in an animal that retains its larval features. See also {neoteny}.
paedogenetic	sub
	head	paedogenesis
	or	paedogenic
	syl	pae+do+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2pEd*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
paedogenic	sub
	head	paedogenesis
	or	paedogenetic
	syl	pae+do+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
pedology	alt
	head	paedology
	or	paedology
	syl	pe+dol+o:gy
	pron	<pE1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paedology	0.
	or	pedology
	syl	pae+dol+o:gy
	pron	<pE1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the character, growth, and development of children.
paedological	sub
	head	paedology
	or	pedological
	syl	pae+do+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pEd%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pedological	sub
	head	paedology
	or	paedological
	syl	pe+do+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pEd%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
paedologist	sub
	head	paedology
	or	pedologist
	syl	pae+1dol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pedologist	sub
	head	paedology
	or	paedologist
	syl	pe+1dol:o+gist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paedomorphosis	0.
	syl	pae+do+mor+pho+sis
	pron	<2pEd*1mc:f*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the resemblance of adult animals to the young of their ancestors: seen in the evolution of modern man, who shows resemblances to the young stages of australopithecines.
paedophilia	0.
	syl	pae+do+phil:i:a
	pron	<2pEd*u1fili*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being sexually attracted to children. &- {pae+do+phile} (#!pi$:d$$$u@!fa$Il) {@!pae+do+#!phil@.i+ac}
paella	ety	from Catalan, from Old French paelle, from Latin patella small pan
paellas	infl
	head	paella
	syl	pa+el+las
	pron	<-l*z>, Spanish <-$yas>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paella	1.
	syl	pa+el+la
	pron	<pI1el*>, Spanish <pa1A$ya>, Spanish <-$yas>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish dish made from rice, shellfish, chicken, and vegetables.
paella	2.
	syl	pa+el+la
	pron	<pI1el*>, Spanish <pa1A$ya>, Spanish <-$yas>
	pos	n.
	def	the large flat frying pan in which a paella is cooked.
paeon	ety	C17: via Latin paeon from Greek pai*_on; variant of #7paean  &- pae+#!on+ic adj.
paeon	0.
	syl	pae+on
	pron	<1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot of four syllables, with one long one and three short ones in any order.
paeonies	infl
	head	paeony
	syl	pae:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paeony	0.
	syl	pae:o+ny
	pron	<1pE*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {peony}.
Paestum	0.
	syl	Paes+tum
	pron	<1pest*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek colony on the coast of Lucania in S Italy.
pagan	ety	C14: from Church Latin p*_ag*_anus civilian (hence, not a soldier of Christ), from Latin: countryman, villager, from p*_agus village
pagan	1.
	syl	pa+gan
	pron	<1pAg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a group professing a polytheistic religion or any religion other than Christianity, Judaism, or Islam.
pagan	2.
	syl	pa+gan
	pron	<1pAg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person without any religion; heathen. {~}
pagan	3.
	syl	pa+gan
	pron	<1pAg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to pagans or their faith or worship.
pagan	4.
	syl	pa+gan
	pron	<1pAg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	heathen; irreligious.
pagandom	sub
	head	pagan
	syl	pa+gan+dom
	pos	n.
paganism	sub
	head	pagan
	syl	pa+gan+ism
	pos	n.
paganist	sub
	head	pagan
	syl	pa+gan+ist
	pos	adj. n.
paganistic	sub
	head	pagan
	syl	pa+gan+1ist+ic
	pos	adj.
paganistically	sub
	head	pagan
	syl	pa+gan+1ist:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Niccolo	infl
	head	Paganini
	syl	Nic:co:l*`o
	pron	<2niko1lc>
	pos	n.
Paganini	0.
	syl	Pa:ga:ni:ni
	pron	Italian <2paga1nEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1782-?!1840, Italian violinist and composer.
paganise	alt
	head	paganize
	or	paganize
	syl	pa+gan+ise
	pron	<1pAg*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
paganize	0.
	or	paganise
	syl	pa+gan+ize
	pron	<1pAg*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become pagan, render pagan, or convert to paganism.
paganization	sub
	head	paganize
	or	paganisation
	syl	pa+gan:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
paganisation	sub
	head	paganize
	or	paganization
	syl	pa+gan:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
paganizer	sub
	head	paganize
	or	paganiser
	syl	pa+gan+2iz+er
	pos	n.
paganiser	sub
	head	paganize
	or	paganizer
	syl	pa+gan+2is+er
	pos	n.
page	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin p*_agina 
page	H1.1.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	one side of one of the leaves of a book, newspaper, letter, etc. or the written or printed matter it bears. Abbrev.: {p}. {pp}.)
page	H1.2.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	such a leaf considered as a unit.
	exam	1	insert a new page.
page	H1.3.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an episode, phase, or period.
	exam	1	a glorious page in the revolution.
page	H1.4.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the type as set up for print?!ing a page.
page	H1.5.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {paginate}.
page	ety	C13: via Old French from Italian paggio, probably from Greek paidion boy, from pais child
page	H2.1.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy employed to run errands, carry messages, etc., for the guests in a hotel, club, etc., usually wearing a uniform.
page	H2.2.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a youth in attendance at official functions or ceremonies, esp. weddings.
page	H2.3.a.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy in training for knighthood in personal attendance on a knight.
page	H2.3.b.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a youth in the personal service of a person of rank, esp. in a royal household.
	exam	1	page of the chamber.
page	H2.4.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an attendant at Congress or other legislative body.
page	H2.5.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call out the name of a person, esp. by a loudspeaker system, as to give him a message.
page	H2.6.
	syl	page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a page to or attend as a page.
Page	1.
	syl	Page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.er@.ick Hand@.ley}. 1885-1962, English pioneer in the design and manufacture of aircraft.
Page	2.
	syl	Page
	pron	<pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Earle (Christmas Grafton}) . 1880-1961, Australian statesman; co-leader, with S. M. Bruce, of the federal government of Australia (1923-29).
pageant	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin p*_agina scene of a play, from Latin: #7page %1
pageant	1.
	syl	pag+eant
	pron	<1p@J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate colourful parade or display portraying scenes from history, etc., esp. one involving rich costume.
pageant	2.
	syl	pag+eant
	pron	<1p@J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any magnificent or showy display, procession, etc.
pageantries	infl
	head	pageantry
	syl	pag+eant+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pageantry	1.
	syl	pag+eant+ry
	pron	<1p@J*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	spectacular display or ceremony.
pageantry	2.
	syl	pag+eant+ry
	pron	<1p@J*ntri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pageants collectively.
pageboy	1.
	syl	page+boy
	pron	<1pAJ2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth medium-length hair style with the ends of the hair curled under.
pageboy	2.
	syl	page+boy
	pron	<1pAJ2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {page%2} (sense 1).
Paget's disease	ety	C19: named after Sir James Paget (1814-99), English surgeon and pathologist, who described these diseases
Paget's disease	1.
	syl	Pa:get's dis+ease
	pron	<1p@Jits>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {osteitis deformans}. a chronic disease of the bones characterized by inflammation and deformation.
Paget's disease	2.
	syl	Pa:get's dis+ease
	pron	<1p@Jits>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Paget's cancer}. cancer of the nipple and surrounding tissue.
paginal	1.
	syl	pag:i+nal
	pron	<1p@JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	page-for-page.
	exam	1	paginal facsimi?!le.
paginal	2.
	syl	pag:i+nal
	pron	<1p@JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or consisting of pages.
paginate	0.
	syl	pag:i+nate
	pron	<1p@Ji2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to number the pages of (a book, manuscript, etc.) in sequence. Compare {foliate}. &- {@!pag@.i+#!na+tion}
pagoda	ety	C17: from Portuguese pagode, ultimately from Sanskrit bhagavat*_i divine
pagoda	0.
	syl	pa+go+da
	pron	<p*1g*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian or Far Eastern temple, esp. a tower, usually pyramidal and having many storeys.
pagoda tree	0.
	syl	pa+go+da tree
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese leguminous tree, with ornamental white flowers and dark green foliage.
Pago Pago	0.
	syl	Pa:go Pa:go
	pron	<1pa:Gg*u> <1pa:Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in American Samoa, on SE Tutuila Island. Pop.: 2451 (1970). Former name: {Pango Pango}.
pagurian	ety	C19: from Latin pagurus, from Greek pagouros kind of crab
pagurid	alt
	head	pagurian
	or	pagurian
	syl	pa+gu+rid
	pron	<p*1gju*rid>, <1p@gjurid>
	pos	n.
pagurian	1.
	or	pagurid
	syl	pa+gu+ri:an
	pron	<p*1gju*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any decapod crustacean of the family which includes the hermit crabs.
pagurian	2.
	or	pagurid
	syl	pa+gu+ri:an
	pron	<p*1gju*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the
pah	0.
	syl	pah
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of disgust, disbelief, etc.
Pahang	0.
	syl	Pa+hang
	pron	<p*1h^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of West Malaysia, on the South China Sea: the largest Malayan state; mountainous and heavily forested. Capital: Kuala Lipis. Pop.: 503131 (1970). Area: 35964 sq. km (13886 sq. miles).
Pahari	0.
	syl	Pa+ha+ri
	pron	<p*1ha:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of Indo-European languages spoken in the Himalayas, divided into {Eastern Pahari} (Nepali) and {Western Pahari} (consisting of many dialects).
Mohammed Reza	1.
	head	Pahlavi
	syl	Mo:ham:med Re:za
	pron	<1rEz*>
	def	born 1919, shah of Iran since 1941.
Pahlavi	H1.2.
	syl	Pah:la:vi
	pron	<1pa:l*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Re@.za}. 1877-1944, shah of Iran (1925-41). Originally an army officer, he gained power by a coup d'*'etat (1921) and was chosen shah by the National Assembly. He reorganized the army and did much to modernize Iran.
Pahlavi	ety	C18: from Persian pahlav*_i, from Old Persian Parthava P#7arthia 
Pahlavi	H2.0.
	syl	Pah+la+vi
	pron	<1pa:l*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	the Middle Persian language, esp. as used in classical Zoroastrian and Manichean literature.
Pahsien	0.
	syl	Pa+hsien
	pron	<1pa:1Sjen>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chungking}.
paid	1.
	syl	paid
	pron	<pAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {pay} %1.
put paid to	2.
	head	paid
	syl	put paid to.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to end or destroy.
	exam	1	breaking his leg put paid to his hopes of running in the Olympics.
paigle	0.
	syl	pai+gle
	pron	<1pAgL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {cowslip} and {oxlip}.
Paignton	0.
	syl	Paign+ton
	pron	<1pAnt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SW England, in Devon: administratively part of Torbay since 1968.
pail	ety	Old English p@agel; compare Catalan paella frying pan, #7paella 
pail	1.
	syl	pail
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a bucket, esp. one made of wood or metal.
pail	2.
	syl	pail
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pailful}. the quantity that fills a pail.
paillasse	0.
	syl	pail+lasse
	pron	<1p@li2@s>, <2p@li1@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {palliasse}.
paillette	ety	C19: from French, diminutive of paille straw, from Latin palea 
paillette	1.
	syl	pail+lette
	pron	<p@l1jet>, French <pa1jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequin or spangle sewn onto a costume, etc.
paillette	2.
	syl	pail+lette
	pron	<p@l1jet>, French <pa1jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of metal or foil, used in enamelling for decoration.
pain	ety	C13: from Old French peine, from Latin poena punishment, grief, from Greek poin*_e penalty
pain	1.
	syl	pain
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation of acute physical hurt or discomfort caused by injury, illness, etc.
pain	2.
	syl	pain
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	emotional suffering or mental distress.
on pain of	3.
	head	pain
	syl	on pain of.
	def	subject to the penalty of.
pain	4.
	syl	pain
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pain in the neck}. a person or thing that is a nuisance. {~}
pain	5.
	syl	pain
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause (a person) hurt, grief, anxiety, etc.
pain	6.
	syl	pain
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy; irritate.
Thomas	infl
	head	Paine
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Paine	0.
	syl	Paine
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	1737-1809, American political pam?!phleteer, born in England. His works include the pam?!phlets (1776) and (1776-83), sup?!porting the American colonists' fight for independence; (1791-92), a justification of the French Revolution; and (1794-96), a defence of deism.
pained	0.
	syl	pained
	pron	<pAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing pain or distress, esp. mental or emotional distress.
	exam	1	a pained expression.
painful	1.
	syl	pain+ful
	pron	<1pAnful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing pain; distressing.
	exam	1	a painful duty.
painful	2.
	syl	pain+ful
	pron	<1pAnful>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with pain.
	exam	1	a painful leg.
painful	3.
	syl	pain+ful
	pron	<1pAnful>
	pos	adj.
	def	tedious or difficult.
painful	4.
	syl	pain+ful
	pron	<1pAnful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely bad.
	exam	1	a painful performance.
painfully	sub
	head	painful
	syl	pain+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
painfulness	sub
	head	painful
	syl	pain+ful+ness
	pos	n.
painkiller	1.
	syl	pain+kill:er
	pron	<1pAn2kil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an analgesic drug or agent.
painkiller	2.
	syl	pain+kill:er
	pron	<1pAn2kil*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that relieves pain.
painless	1.
	syl	pain+less
	pron	<1pAnlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not causing pain or distress.
painless	2.
	syl	pain+less
	pron	<1pAnlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not affected by pain. &- {#!pain+less+ly} &- {#!pain+less+ness}
pains	1.
	syl	pains
	pron	<pAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	care, trouble, or effort (esp. in the phrases {take pains, be at pains to) }.
pains	2.
	syl	pains
	pron	<pAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	labour pains.
painstaking	0.
	syl	pains+tak:ing
	pron	<1pAnz2tAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely careful, esp. as to fine detail.
	exam	1	painstaking research. ?-
painstakingness	sub
	head	painstaking
	syl	pains+2tak:ing+ness
	pos	n.
paint	ety	C13: from Old French peint painted, from peindre to paint, from Latin pingere to paint, adorn &- #!paint@.y adj.
paint	1.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used for decorating or protecting a surface, esp. a mixture consisting of a solid pigment suspend?!ed in a liquid, that when applied to a surface dries to form a hard coating.
paint	2.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry film of paint on a surface.
paint	3.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid pigment of a paint before it is suspended in liquid.
paint	4.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	face make-up, such as rouge.
paint	5.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {greasepaint}.
paint	6.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a picture) of (a figure, landscape, etc.) with paint applied to a surface such as canvas.
paint	7.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to coat (a surface, etc.) with paint, as in decorating.
paint	8.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply (liquid, etc.) onto (a surface).
	exam	1	her mother painted the cut with antiseptic.
paint	9.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply make-up onto (the face, lips, etc.).
paint	10.
	syl	paint
	pron	<pAnt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe vividly in words.
paint the town red	11.
	head	paint
	syl	paint the town red.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to celebrate uninhibitedly; go on a spree.
paintbox	0.
	syl	paint+box
	pron	<1pAnt2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box containing a tray of dry watercolour paints.
paintbrush	0.
	syl	paint+brush
	pron	<1pAnt2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a brush used to apply paint.
Painted Desert	0.
	syl	Paint+ed Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	a section of the high plateau country of N central Arizona, along the N side of the Little Colorado River Valley: brilliant coloured rocks; occupied largely by Navaho and Hopi Indians. Area: about 20000 sq. km (7500 sq. miles).
painted lady	0.
	syl	paint+ed la:dy
	pos	n.
	def	a migratory nymphalid butterfly, with pale brownish-red mottled wings.
painted woman	0.
	syl	paint+ed wom+an
	pos	n.
	def	a woman of low moral character.
painter	H1.1.
	syl	paint+er
	pron	<1pAnt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who paints surfaces as a trade.
painter	H1.2.
	syl	paint+er
	pron	<1pAnt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist who paints pictures.
painter	ety	C15: probably from Old French penteur strong rope
painter	H2.0.
	syl	paint+er
	pron	<1pAnt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a line attached to the bow of a boat for tying it up.
painterly	1.
	syl	paint+er+ly
	pron	<1pAnt*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	having qualities peculiar to paint?!ing, esp. the depiction of shapes by means of solid masses of colour, rather than by lines, etc. Compare {linear} (sense 5).
painterly	2.
	syl	paint+er+ly
	pron	<1pAnt*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a painter; artistic.
painter's colic	0.
	syl	paint+er's col+ic
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {lead colic}.
painting	1.
	syl	paint+ing
	pron	<1pAntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of applying paints to canvas, etc., to make a picture or other artistic composition.
painting	2.
	syl	paint+ing
	pron	<1pAntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a composition or picture made in this way.
painting	3.
	syl	paint+ing
	pron	<1pAntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of applying paint to a surface with a brush.
pair	ety	C13: from Old French paire, from Latin paria equal (things), from p*_ar equal#e Usage. Like other collective nouns, pair takes a singular or a plural verb according to whether it is seen as a unit or as a collection of two things: the pair of cuff links was gratefully received; that pair (the two of them) are on very good terms with each other.
pairs	infl
	head	pair
	syl	pairs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pair	1.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	two identical or similar things matched for use together.
	exam	1	a pair of socks.
pair	2.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	two persons, animals, things, etc., used or grouped together.
	exam	1	a pair of horses;
	exam	2	a pair of scoundrels.
pair	3.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	an object considered to be two identical or similar things joined together.
	exam	1	a pair of trousers.
pair	4.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	two people joined in love or marriage.
pair	5.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	a male and a female animal of the same species, esp. such animals kept for breeding purposes.
pair	6.a.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	two opposed members who both agree not to vote on a specified motion or for a specific period of time.
pair	6.b.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	the agreement so made.
pair	7.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	two playing cards of the same rank or denomination.
	exam	1	a pair of threes.
pair	8.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	informal
	def	one member of a matching pair.
	exam	1	I can't find the pair to this glove.
pair	9.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	usage	informal
	def	see {pair-oar}.
pair	10.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. and U.S. dialect.
	usage	informal
	def	a group or set of more than two.
pair	11.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	informal; often foll. by off
	def	to arrange or fall into groups of twos.
pair	12.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	informal
	def	to group or be grouped in matching pairs.
	exam	1	to pair socks.
pair	13.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	informal
	def	to join or be joined in marriage; mate or couple.
pair	14.
	syl	pair
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	qual	Parliamentary procedure.
	usage	informal; usually passive
	def	to form or cause to form a pair.
	exam	1	18 members were paired for the last vote.
pair-oar	0.
	syl	pair-oar
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a racing shell in which two oarsmen sit one behind the other and pull one oar each. Also called: {pair}. Compare {double scull}.
pair production	0.
	syl	pair pro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the production of an electron and a positron from a gamma-ray photon that passes close to an atomic nucleus.
pair royal	0.
	syl	pair roy+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in some card games
	def	a set of three cards of the same denomination.
pairs	0.
	syl	pairs
	pron	<pe*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {Pelmanism}.
paisa	ety	from Hindi
paise	infl
	head	paisa
	syl	pai+se
	pron	<-sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paisa	0.
	syl	pai+sa
	pron	<1pIsa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of India and Pakistan worth one hundredth of a rupee.
paisano	ety	C20: via Spanish from French paysan #7peasant 
paisanos	infl
	head	paisano
	syl	pai+sa+nos
	pron	<-n*uz>, Spanish <-nos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paisano	1.
	syl	pai+sa+no
	pron	<pI1sa:n*u>, Spanish <paj1sano>, Spanish <-nos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	Southwestern U.S. often a term of address
	def	a friend; pal.
paisano	2.
	syl	pai+sa+no
	pron	<pI1sa:n*u>, Spanish <paj1sano>, Spanish <-nos>
	pos	n.
	usage	Southwestern U.S. often a term of address
	def	a fellow countryman.
paisley	ety	C19: named after P#7aisley, Scotland
paisley	1.
	syl	pais+ley
	pron	<1pAzli>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of small curving shapes with intricate detailing, usually printed in bright colours.
paisley	2.
	syl	pais+ley
	pron	<1pAzli>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft fine wool fabric traditionally printed with this pattern.
paisley	3.
	syl	pais+ley
	pron	<1pAzli>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of this fabric, esp. a shawl popular in the late 19th century.
paisley	4.
	syl	pais+ley
	pron	<1pAzli>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or decorated with this pattern.
	exam	1	a paisley scarf.
Paisley	H1.0.
	syl	Pais+ley
	pron	<1pAzli>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in SW Scotland, in central Strathclyde region: one of the world's chief centres for the manufacture of thread, linen, and gauze in the 19th century. Pop.: 96134 (1971).
Paisley	H2.0.
	syl	Pais:ley
	pron	<1pAzli>
	pos	n.
	def	Rev. {I@.an (Richard Kyle) }. born 1926, Northern Ireland politician; Protestant and Loyalist.
Piute	alt
	head	Paiute
	or	Paiute
	syl	Pi+ute
	pron	<1pI2u:t>, <pI1ju:t>
	pos	n.
Paiutes	infl
	head	Paiute
	or	Paiute
	syl	Pai+utes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Paiute	infl
	or	Paiutes
	syl	Pai+ute
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Paiute	1.
	or	Piute
	syl	Pai+ute
	pron	<1pI2u:t>, <pI1ju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of either of two North American Indian peoples ({Northern Paiute} and {Southern Paiute}) of the Southwestern U.S., related to the Aztecs.
Paiute	2.
	or	Piute
	syl	Pai+ute
	pron	<1pI2u:t>, <pI1ju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of either of these peoples, belonging to the Shoshonean subfamily of the Uto-Aztecan family.
pajamas	0.
	syl	pa+jam+as
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {pyjamas}.
PAK	0.
	syl	PAK
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Pakistan.
pak-choi cabbage	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese dialect), literally: white vegetable
pak-choi cabbage	0.
	syl	pak-choi cab+bage
	pron	<1pa:k1Cci>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Chinese cabbage} (sense 2)}.
pakeha	ety	from Maori
pakeha	0.
	syl	pa+ke:ha
	pron	<1pa:ki2ha:>
	pos	n.
	qual	N.Z.
	def	a person who is not of Maori ancestry, esp. a White person.
Paki	0.
	syl	Pak:i
	pron	<1p@ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, derogatory.
	def	a Pakistani immigrant residing in Britain.
Paki-bashing	0.
	syl	Pak:i-bash:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the activity of making vicious and unprovoked physical assaults upon Pakistani immigrants residing in Britain.
Paki-basher	sub
	head	Paki-bashing
	syl	Pak:i-2bash:er
	pos	n.
Pakistan	1.
	syl	Pa+ki+stan
	pron	<2pa:ki1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S Asia, on the Arabian Sea: formerly West Pakistan until East Pakistan gained independence as Bangladesh in 1971; contains the fertile plains of the Indus valley rising to mountains in the north and west. Official language: Urdu. Religion: mostly Muslim. Currency: rupee. Capital: Islambad. Pop.: 64892000 (1972). Area: 801508 sq. km (309463 sq. miles).
Pakistan	2.
	syl	Pa+ki+stan
	pron	<2pa:ki1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former republic in S Asia consisting of the provinces of West Pakistan and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh), 1500 km (900 miles) apart: formed in 1947 from the predominantly Muslim parts of India.
Pakistani	sub
	head	Pakistan
	syl	Pa+ki+1stan:i
	pos	n. adj.
pal	ety	C17: from English Gypsy: partner, ultimately from San?!skrit bhr*_atar #7brother 
pal	1.
	syl	pal
	pron	<p@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a close friend; comrade.
pal	2.
	syl	pal
	pron	<p@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an accomplice.
pals	infl
	head	pal
	syl	pals
	pos	vb.
palling	infl
	head	pal
	syl	pal+ling
	pos	vb.
palled	infl
	head	pal
	syl	palled.
	pos	vb.
pal	3.
	syl	pal
	pron	<p@l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by with or around
	def	to associate as friends.
pal	xref
	syl	pal
	pron	<p@l>
	qual	Informal.
	def	See also {pal up}.
Pal	0.
	syl	Pal.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Palestine.
PAL	0.
	syl	PAL
	pron	<p@l>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	phase alternation line: a colour-television broadcasting system used generally in Europe.
palace	ety	C13: from Old French palais, from Latin Pal*_atium P#7alatine %2, the site of the palace of the emperors
palace	1.
	syl	pal+ace
	pron	<1p@lis>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	the official residence of a reigning monarch or member of a royal family.
	exam	1	Buckingham Palace.
palace	2.
	syl	pal+ace
	pron	<1p@lis>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	the official residence of various high-ranking church dignitaries or members of the nobility, as of an archbishop.
palace	3.
	syl	pal+ace
	pron	<1p@lis>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a large and richly furnished building resembling a royal palace.
palace revolution	0.
	syl	pal+ace rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a coup d'*'etat made by those already in positions of power, usually with little violence.
Armando	infl
	head	Palacio Vald'es
	syl	Ar:man:do
	pron	<ar1mando>
	pos	n.
Palacio Vald'es	0.
	syl	Pa:la:cio Val:d*'es
	pron	Spanish <pa1laTjo> <bal1dAs>
	pos	n.
	def	1853-1938, Spanish novelist and critic.
paladin	ety	C16: via French from Italian paladino, from Latin pal*_at*_inus imperial official, from Pal*_atium P#7alatine %2
paladin	1.
	syl	pal:a+din
	pron	<1p@l*din>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the legendary twelve peers of Charlemagne's court.
paladin	2.
	syl	pal:a+din
	pron	<1p@l*din>
	pos	n.
	def	a knightly champion.
palaeanthropic	0.
	syl	pal:ae+an+throp+ic
	pron	<2p@li@n1Tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or de?!noting the earliest variety of man.
Palaearctic	0.
	syl	Pal:ae+arc+tic
	pron	<2p@li1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a zoogeographical region consisting of Europe, Africa north of the Sahara, and most of Asia north of the Himalayas.
palaeethnology	0.
	syl	pal:ae+eth+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@lieT1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of prehistoric man.
palaeethnological	sub
	head	palaeethnology
	syl	pal:ae+eth+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@li2eTn*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
palaeethnologist	sub
	head	palaeethnology
	syl	pal:ae+eth+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
palaeo-	ety	from Greek palaios old
palaeoanthropology	0.
	syl	pal:ae:o+an+thro+pol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@li*u2@nTr*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology concerned with primitive man.
palaeobotany	0.
	syl	pal:ae:o+bot:a+ny
	pron	<2p@li*u1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of fossil plants.
palaeobotanical	sub
	head	palaeobotany
	or	palaeobotanic
	syl	pal:ae:o+bo+tan:i+cal
	pron	<2p@li*ub*1t@nikL>
	pos	adj.
palaeobotanic	sub
	head	palaeobotany
	or	palaeobotanical
	syl	pal:ae:o+bo+1tan+ic
	pos	adj.
Palaeocene	1.
	syl	Pal:ae:o+cene
	pron	<1p@li*u2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the first epoch of the Tertiary period, which lasted for 10 million years.
the	2.
	head	Palaeocene
	syl	the.
	def	the Palaeocene epoch or rock series.
palaeoclimatology	0.
	syl	pal:ae:o+cli+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@li*u2klIm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of climates of the geological past.
palaeoethnobotany	0.
	syl	pal:ae:o+eth+no+bot:a+ny
	pron	<2p@li*u2e$Tn*u1bot*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of fossil seeds and grains to further archaeological knowledge, esp. of the domestication of cereals.
Palaeogene	1.
	syl	Pal:ae:o+gene
	pron	<1p@li*2JEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or formed in the Palaeocene, Eocene, and Oligocene epochs.
the	2.
	head	Palaeogene
	syl	the.
	def	the Palaeogene period or system.
palaeography	1.
	syl	pal:ae+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2p@li1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the handwritings of the past, and often the manuscripts, etc., as well, so that they may be dated, read, etc., and may serve as historical and literary sources.
palaeography	2.
	syl	pal:ae+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2p@li1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a handwriting of the past. &- {pal@.ae+#!og+ra+pher} &- {pal@.ae@.o+graph+ic} (@!p@al$I$$$u#!gr@af$Ik) {@!pal@.ae@.o+#!graph@.i+cal}
palaeolith	0.
	syl	pal:ae:o+lith
	pron	<1p@li*u2liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone tool dating to the Palaeolithic.
Palaeolithic	1.
	syl	Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2p@li*u1liTik>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of the emergence of primitive man and the manufacture of unpolished chipped stone tools, about 2.5 million to 3 million years ago until about 12000 #7b.c. See also {Lower Palaeolithic, Middle Palaeolithic, Upper Palaeolithic}.
Palaeolithic	2.
	syl	Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pron	<2p@li*u1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to this period.
Palaeolithic man	0.
	syl	Pal:ae:o+lith+ic man
	pos	n.
	def	any of various primitive types of man, such as Neanderthal man and Java man, who lived in the Palaeolithic Age.
palaeomagnetism	0.
	syl	pal:ae:o+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2p@li*u1m@gnitiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of magnetism in rocks, used to investigate the past configuration of the earth's magnetic field.
palaeontography	0.
	syl	pal:ae+on+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2p@lion1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of palae?!ontology concerned with the description of fossils.
palaeontographic	sub
	head	palaeontography
	or	palaeontographical
	syl	pal:ae+on+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2p@li2ont*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
palaeontographical	sub
	head	palaeontography
	or	palaeontographic
	syl	pal:ae+2on+to+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
palaeontol	0.
	syl	palaeontol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	palaeontology.
palaeontology	1.
	syl	pal:ae+on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@lion1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of fossils to determine the structure and evolution of extinct animals and plants and the age and conditions of deposition of the rock strata in which they are found. See also {palaeobotany, palaeozoology}.
palaeontology	2.
	syl	pal:ae+on+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@lion1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {palaeozoology}.
palaeontological	sub
	head	palaeontology
	syl	pal:ae+on+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@li2ont*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
palaeontologically	sub
	head	palaeontology
	syl	pal:ae+2on+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
palaeontologist	sub
	head	palaeontology
	syl	pal:ae+on+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Palaeozoic	1.
	syl	Pal:ae:o+zo+ic
	pron	<2p@li*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to an era of geological time that began 600 million years ago with the Cambrian period and lasted about 375 million years until the end of the Permian period. {~}
the	2.
	head	Palaeozoic
	syl	the.
	def	the Palaeozoic era.
palaeozoology	alt
	or	palaeozoology
	syl	pal:ae:o+zo+*"ol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@li*uzu:1ol*?!Ji>
	pos	n.
palaeozoology	0.
	or	palaeozoology
	syl	pal:ae:o+zo+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@li*uzu:1ol*?!Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of fossil animals. Also called: {palaeontology}.
palaeozoological	sub
	head	palaeozoology
	or	palaeozoological
	syl	pal:ae:o+zo:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@li*u2zu*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
palaeozoological	sub
	head	palaeozoology
	or	palaeozoological
	syl	pal:ae:o+zo:*"o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@li*u2zu*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
palaeozoologist	sub
	head	palaeozoology
	or	palaeozoologist
	syl	pal:ae:o+zo+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
palaeozoologist	sub
	head	palaeozoology
	or	palaeozoologist
	syl	pal:ae:o+zo+1*"ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
palaestra	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek palaistra, from palaiein to wrestle
palais glide	ety	C20: from French palais de danse public dance hall
palais glide	0.
	syl	pal+ais glide
	pron	<1p@lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance with high kicks and gliding steps in which performers link arms in a row.
palanquin	ety	C16: from Portuguese palanquim, from Prakrit pal?!lan?!ka, from Sanskrit paryanka couch
palankeen	alt
	head	palanquin
	or	palanquin
	syl	pal+an+keen
	pron	<2p@l*n1kEn>
	pos	n.
palanquin	0.
	or	palankeen
	syl	pal+an+quin
	pron	<2p@l*n1kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered litter, formerly used in the Orient, carried on the shoulders of four men.
palatable	1.
	syl	pal+at+a:ble
	pron	<1p@l*t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant or acceptable or satisfactory.
	exam	1	a palatable suggestion.
palatability	sub
	head	palatable
	or	palatableness
	syl	pal+at+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
palatableness	sub
	head	palatable
	or	palatability
	syl	pal+at+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
palatably	sub
	head	palatable
	syl	pal+at+a:bly
	pos	adv.
palatal	1.
	syl	pal:a+tal
	pron	<1p@l*tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {palatine}. of or relating to the palate.
palatal	2.
	syl	pal:a+tal
	pron	<1p@l*tL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a speech sound articulated with the blade of the tongue touching the hard palate.
palatal	3.
	syl	pal:a+tal
	pron	<1p@l*tL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {palatine}. the bony plate that forms the palate.
palatal	4.
	syl	pal:a+tal
	pron	<1p@l*tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a palatal speech sound, such as the semivowel (j).
palatally	sub
	head	palatal
	syl	pal:a+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
palatalise	alt
	head	palatalize
	or	palatalize
	syl	pal:a+tal+ise
	pron	<1p@l*t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
palatalize	0.
	or	palatalise
	syl	pal:a+tal+ize
	pron	<1p@l*t*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pro?!nounce (a speech sound) with the blade of the tongue touching the palate.
palatalization	sub
	head	palatalize
	or	palatalisation
	syl	pal:a+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
palatalisation	sub
	head	palatalize
	or	palatalization
	syl	pal:a+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
palate	ety	C14: from Latin pal*_atum, perhaps of Etruscan origin
palate	1.
	syl	pal+ate
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the roof of the mouth, separating the oral and nasal cavities. See {hard palate, soft palate}.
palate	2.
	syl	pal+ate
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense of taste.
	exam	1	she had no palate for the wine.
palate	3.
	syl	pal+ate
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	relish or enjoyment.
palate	4.
	syl	pal+ate
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	usage	Botany. in some two-lipped corollas
	def	the projecting part of the lower lip that closes the opening of the corolla.
palatial	0.
	syl	pa+la+tial
	pron	<p*1lAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable for a palace; sumptuous.
palatially	sub
	head	palatial
	syl	pa+1la+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
palatialness	sub
	head	palatial
	syl	pa+1la+tial+ness
	pos	n.
palatinate	0.
	syl	pa+lat:i+nate
	pron	<p*1l@tinit>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory ruled by a palatine prince or noble or count palatine.
the	1.
	head	Palatinate
	syl	the.
	def	a territory in SW Germany once ruled by the counts palatine. Through the centuries it has changed in size and location. German name: {Pfalz}. See also {Upper Palatinate, Lower Palatinate}.
Palatinate	2.
	syl	Pa+lat:i+nate
	pron	<p*1l@tinit>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Palatinate.
palatine	ety	C15: via French from Latin pal*_at*_inus belonging to the palace, from pal*_atium; see #7palace 
palatine	H1.1.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an individual
	def	possessing royal prerogatives in a territory.
palatine	H1.2.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, characteristic of, or relating to a count palatine, county palatine, palatinate, or palatine.
palatine	H1.3.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a palace.
palatine	H1.4.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Feudal history.
	def	the lord of a palatinate.
palatine	H1.5.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various important officials at the late Roman, Merovingian, or Carolingian courts.
palatine	H1.6.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Colonial America
	def	any of the proprietors of a palatine colony, such as Carolina.
palatine	ety	C17: from French palatin, from Latin pal*_atum palate
palatine	H2.1.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the palate.
palatine	H2.2.
	syl	pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two bones forming the hard palate.
Palatine	H1.1.
	syl	Pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Palatinate.
Palatine	H1.2.
	syl	Pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Palatinate.
Palatine	H2.1.
	syl	Pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Seven Hills of Rome: traditionally the site of the first settlement of Rome.
Palatine	H2.2.
	syl	Pal:a+tine
	pron	<1p@l*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating this hill.
Palau Islands	0.
	syl	Pa+lau Is+lands
	pron	<pa:1lau>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands: administratively part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Chief island: Babel?!thuap. Pop.: 13025 (1972 est.). Area: 476 sq. km (184 sq. miles). Former name: {Pelew Islands}.
palaver	ety	C18: from Portuguese palav?!ra talk, from Latin parabola #7parable 
palaver	1.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	tedious or time-consuming business, esp. when of a formal nature.
	exam	1	all the palaver of filling in forms.
palaver	2.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	loud and confused talk and activity; hubbub.
palaver	3.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often used humorously
	def	a conference.
palaver	4.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	talk in?!tended to flatter or persuade.
palaver	5.a.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument.
palaver	5.b.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	trouble arising from an argument.
palaver	6.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often used humor?!ously
	def	to have a conference.
palaver	7.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk loudly and confus?!edly.
palaver	8.
	syl	pa+la+ver
	pron	<p*1la:v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flatter or cajole.
Palawan	0.
	syl	Pa+la+wan
	pron	Spanish <pa1lavan>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of the SW Philippines between the South China Sea and the Sulu Sea: the westernmost island in the country; mountainous and forested. Capital: Puerto Princesa. Pop.: 236635 (1970). Area: 11785 sq. km (4550 sq. miles).
pale	ety	C13: from Old French palle, from Latin pallidus pale, from pall*_ere to look wan
pale	H1.1.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking brightness of colour; whitish.
	exam	1	pale morning light.
pale	H1.2.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	whitish; produced by a relatively small quantity of colouring agent.
pale	H1.3.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	dim or wan.
	exam	1	the pale stars.
pale	H1.4.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeble.
	exam	1	a pale effort.
pale	H1.5.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become pale or paler; blanch.
pale	H1.6.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by before
	def	to lose superi?!ority or importance (in comparison to).
	exam	1	her dress paled before that of her hostess.
palely	sub
	head	pale
	syl	pale+ly
	pos	adv.
paleness	sub
	head	pale
	syl	pale+ness
	pos	n.
pale	ety	C14: from Old French pal, from Latin p*_alus stake; compare {#7pole %1}
pale	H2.1.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden post or strip used as an upright member in a fence.
pale	H2.2.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosing barrier, esp. a fence made of pales.
pale	H2.3.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an area enclosed by a pale.
pale	H2.4.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere of activity within which certain restrictions, etc., are applied.
pale	H2.5.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary consisting of a vertical stripe, usually in the centre of a shield.
beyond the pale	6.
	head	pale
	syl	beyond the pale.
	def	outside the limits of social convention.
pale	H2.7.
	syl	pale
	pron	<pAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose with pales.
palea	ety	C18: from Latin: straw, chaff; see #7pallet 
pale	alt
	head	palea
	or	palea
	syl	pale
	pron	<1pAli2E>
	pos	n.
paleae	infl
	head	palea
	or	pales
	syl	pa+le:ae
	pron	<1pAli2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pales	infl
	head	palea
	or	paleae
	syl	pales.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palea	1.
	or	pale
	syl	pa+le:a
	pron	<1pAli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the scalelike membranous bract that partly encloses a grass flower.
palea	2.
	or	pale
	syl	pa+le:a
	pron	<1pAli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any small membranous bract or scale.
paleaceous	sub
	head	palea
	syl	pa+le:a+ceous
	pron	<2pAli1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
paleface	0.
	syl	pale+face
	pron	<1pAl2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory term for a White person, said to have been used by North American Indians.
Palembang	0.
	syl	Pa+lem+bang
	pron	<pa:1lemba:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Indonesia, in S Sumatra; oil refineries; university (1955). Pop.: 582961 (1971).
Palencia	0.
	syl	Pa+len+cia
	pron	Spanish <pa1lAn$Tja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Spain: earliest university in Spain (1208); seat of Castilian kings (12th-13th centuries); communications centre. Pop.: 58370 (1970).
Palenque	0.
	syl	Pa+len+que
	pron	Spanish <pa1lAGkA>
	pos	n.
	def	the site of an ancient Mayan city in S Mexico famous for its architectural ruins.
Palermo	0.
	syl	Pa+ler+mo
	pron	<p*1le*m*u>, <-1lR:->, Italian <pa1lermo>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Sicily, on the NW coast: founded by the Phoenicians in the 8th century. Pop.: 662567 (1975 est.).
Palestine	1.
	syl	Pal+es+tine
	pron	<1p@li2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: (the) {Holy Land}. an ancient country in the Middle East, between the Jordan and the Mediterranean, and Lebanon and the Sinai peninsula.
Palestine	2.
	syl	Pal+es+tine
	pron	<1p@li2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a former British mandate in this region, divided in 1948 between Israel and Jordan.
Palestinian	sub
	head	Palestine
	syl	Pal+es+tin+i:an
	pron	<2p@li1stini*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Palestine Liberation Organization	0.
	syl	Pal+es+tine Lib+er:a+tion Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an organi?!zation founded in 1964 with the aim of creating a state for Palestinian Arabs and removing the state of Israel.
palestras	infl
	head	palestra
	or	palestrae
	syl	pa+les+tras
	pron	<-trE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palestrae	infl
	head	palestra
	or	palestras
	syl	pa+les+trae
	pron	<-trE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palestra	0.
	syl	pa+les+tra
	pron	<p*1lestr*>, <-1lE->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {palaestra}.
Giovanni Pierluigi da	infl
	head	Palestrina
	syl	Gio:van:ni Pier:lu:i:gi da
	pron	<Jo1vanni:> <2pjArlu1EJi>, <da>
	pos	n.
Palestrina	0.
	syl	Pa:le:stri:na
	pron	<2p@le1strEn*>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	??1525-94, Italian composer and master of counterpoint. His works, nearly all for unaccompanied choir and religious in nature, include the (1555).
paletot	ety	C19: from French
paletot	1.
	syl	pale:tot
	pron	<1p@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose outer garment.
paletot	2.
	syl	pale:tot
	pron	<1p@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's fitted coat often worn over a crinoline or bustle.
palette	ety	C17: from French, diminutive of pale shovel, from Latin pala spade
pallet	alt
	head	palette
	or	palette
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
palette	1.
	or	pallet
	syl	pal+ette
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat piece of wood, plastic, etc., used by artists as a surface on which to mix their paints.
palette	2.
	or	pallet
	syl	pal+ette
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of colours characteristic of a particular artist, paint?!ing, or school of painting.
	exam	1	a restricted palette.
palette	3.
	or	pallet
	syl	pal+ette
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the plates of metal attached by a strap to the cuirass in a suit of armour to protect the armpits.
palette knife	0.
	syl	pal+ette knife
	pos	n.
	def	a round-ended spatula with a thin flexible blade used esp. by artists for mixing, applying, and scraping off paint, esp. oil paint.
William	infl
	head	Paley
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Paley	0.
	syl	Pa:ley
	pron	<1pAli>
	pos	n.
	def	1743-1805, English theologian and utilitarian philosopher. His chief works are (1785), (1790), (1794), and (1802).
palfrey	ety	C12: from Old French palefrei, from Medieval Latin palafredus, from Late Latin paraver*_edus, from Greek para beside+Latin ver*_edus light fleet horse, of Celtic origin
palfrey	0.
	syl	pal+frey
	pron	<1pc:lfri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a light saddle horse, esp. ridden by women.
Pali	ety	C19: from Sanskrit p*_ali-bh*_asa, from p*_ali canon+ bh*_asa language, of Dravidian origin
Pali	0.
	syl	Pa:li
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language of India derived from Sanskrit; the language of the Buddhist scriptures.
palikar	ety	C19: from Modern Greek pali?!kari youth
palikar	0.
	syl	pal:i+kar
	pron	<1p@li2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek soldier in the war of independ?!ence against Turkey (1821-28).
palimpsest	ety	C17: from Latin palimpsestus parchment cleaned for reuse, from Greek palimps*_estos, from palin again+ ps*_estos rubbed smooth, from ps*_en to scrape
palimpsest	1.
	syl	pal+imp+sest
	pron	<1p@limp2sest>
	pos	n.
	def	a manuscript on which two or more successive texts have been written, each one being erased to make room for the next. {~}
palimpsest	2.
	syl	pal+imp+sest
	pron	<1p@limp2sest>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a text
	def	written on a palimpsest.
palimpsest	3.
	syl	pal+imp+sest
	pron	<1p@limp2sest>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a document, etc.
	def	used as a palimpsest.
palindrome	ety	C17: from Greek palindromos running back again, from palin again+-#7drome 
palindrome	0.
	syl	pal+in+drome
	pron	<1p@lin2dr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase the letters of which, when taken in reverse order, give the same word or phrase, such as
palindromic	sub
	head	palindrome
	syl	pal+in+drom+ic
	pron	<2p@lin1dromik>
	pos	adj.
paling	1.
	syl	pal+ing
	pron	<1pAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a fence made of pales.
paling	2.
	syl	pal+ing
	pron	<1pAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	pales collectively.
paling	3.
	syl	pal+ing
	pron	<1pAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a single pale.
paling	4.
	syl	pal+ing
	pron	<1pAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of erecting pales.
palingenesis	ety	C19: from Greek palin again+ genesis birth, #7genesis 
palingeneses	infl
	head	palingenesis
	syl	pal+in+gen+e:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palingenesis	1.
	syl	pal+in+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2p@lin1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	spiritual rebirth through metempsychosis of Christian baptism.
palingenesis	2.
	syl	pal+in+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2p@lin1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another name for { {recapitulation} (sense 2)}.
palingenetic	sub
	head	palingenesis
	syl	pal+in+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2p@linJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
palingenetically	sub
	head	palingenesis
	syl	pal+in+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
palinode	ety	C16: from Latin palin*_odia repetition of a song, from Greek, from palin again+ *_oid*_e song, #7ode 
palinode	1.
	syl	pal:i+node
	pron	<1p@li2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem in which the poet recants something he has said in a former poem.
palinode	2.
	syl	pal:i+node
	pron	<1p@li2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a recantation.
palisade	ety	C17: via French, from Old Proven*,cal palissada, ultimately from Latin p*_alus stake; see #7pale, {pole %1}
palisade	1.
	syl	pal:i+sade
	pron	<2p@li1sAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fence made of stakes driven into the ground, esp. for defence.
palisade	2.
	syl	pal:i+sade
	pron	<2p@li1sAd>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the stakes used in such a fence.
palisade	3.
	syl	pal:i+sade
	pron	<2p@li1sAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a layer of elongated mesophyll cells containing many chloroplasts, situated below the outer epidermis of a leaf blade.
palisade	4.
	syl	pal:i+sade
	pron	<2p@li1sAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose with a palisade.
palisades	0.
	syl	pal:i+sades
	pron	<2p@li1sAdz>, <1p@li2sAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	high cliffs in a line, often along a river, resembling a palisade.
palish	0.
	syl	pal+ish
	pron	<1pAliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	rather pale.
Palk Strait	0.
	syl	Palk Strait
	pron	<pc:k>, <pc:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel between SE India and N Ceylon. Width: about 64 km (40 miles).
pall	ety	Old English p@all, from Latin: #7pallium 
pall	H1.1.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth covering, usually black, spread over a coffin or tomb.
pall	H1.2.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a coffin, esp. during the funeral ceremony.
pall	H1.3.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark heavy covering; shroud.
	exam	1	the clouds formed a pall over the sky.
pall	H1.4.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a depressing or oppressive atmosphere.
	exam	1	her be?!reave?!ment cast a pall on the party.
pall	H1.5.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary con?!sis?!ting of a Y-shaped bearing.
pall	H1.6.a.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small square linen cloth with which the chalice is covered at the Eucha?!rist {b.@T} an @T archaic @T word@T for@T {pallium@T} (sense 2). {$D.@T} an obsolete word for {cloak}.
pall	H1.7.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or depress with a pall.
pall	ety	C14: variant of #7appall 
pall	H2.1.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to become or appear boring, insipid, or tiresome (to).
	exam	1	history classes palled on me.
pall	H2.2.
	syl	pall
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cloy or satiate, or become cloyed or satiated.
Palladian	ety	C18: after Andrea P#7alladio  &- Pal+#!la+di+an+ism n.
Palladian	H1.0.
	syl	Pal+la+di:an
	pron	<p*1lAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture created by Andrea Palladio.
Palladian	ety	C16: from Latin Palladius, from Greek: belonging to Pallas Athena
Palladian	H2.1.
	syl	Pal+la+di:an
	pron	<p*1lAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the goddess Pallas Athena.
Palladian	H2.2.
	syl	Pal+la+di:an
	pron	<p*1lAdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	wise or learned.
palladic	0.
	syl	pal+lad+ic
	pron	<p*1l@dik>, <-1lA->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing palladium in the trivalent or tetravalent state.
Andrea	infl
	head	Palladio
	syl	An:dre:a
	pron	<an1dre:a>
	pos	n.
Palladio	0.
	syl	Pal:la:dio
	pron	Italian <pal1la:djo>
	pos	n.
	def	1508-80, Italian architect who revived and developed classical architecture, esp. the ancient Roman ideals of symmetrical planning and harmonic proportions. His treatise (1570) and his designs for villas and palaces profoundly influenced 18th-century domestic architecture in England and the U.S.
palladium	ety	C19: named after the asteroid Pallas, at the time (1803) a recent discovery
palladium	H1.0.
	syl	pal+la+di:um
	pron	<p*1lAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ductile malleable silvery-white element of the platinum metal group occurring principally in nickel-bearing ores: used as a hydrogenation catalyst and, alloyed with gold, in jewellery, etc. Symbol: Pd; atomic no.: 46; atomic wt.: 106.4; valency: 2, 3, or 4; relative density: 12.02; melting pt.: 1552?%C; boiling pt.: 3140?%C.
palladium	ety	C17: after the P#7alladium 
palladium	H2.0.
	syl	pal+la+di:um
	pron	<p*1lAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something believed to ensure protection; safeguard.
Palladium	0.
	syl	Pal+la+di:um
	pron	<p*1lAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a statue of Pallas Athena, esp. the one upon which the safety of Troy depended.
palladous	0.
	syl	pal+la+dous
	pron	<p*1lAd*s>, <1p@l*d*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing palladium in the divalent state.
Pallas	0.
	syl	Pal:las
	pron	<1p@l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the second largest asteroid (approximate diameter 450 kilometres), revolving around the sun in a period of 4.62 years.
Pallas	alt
	head	Pallas Athena
	or	Pallas Athena
	syl	Pal:las
	pron	<1p@l*s>
	pos	n.
Pallas Athena	0.
	or	Pallas
	syl	Pal:las A:the:na
	pron	<1p@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Athena}.
pallbearer	0.
	syl	pall+bear:er
	pron	<1pc:l2be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who carries or escorts the coffin at a funeral.
pallet	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman paillet, from Old French paille straw, from Latin palea straw
pallet	H1.1.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a straw-filled mattress or bed.
pallet	H1.2.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any hard or makeshift bed.
pallet	ety	C16: from Old French palette a little shovel, from pale spade, from Latin pala spade
pallet	H2.1.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument with a handle and a flat, sometimes flexible, blade used by potters for shaping.
pallet	H2.2.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable platform for storing and moving goods.
pallet	H2.3.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	the locking lever that engages and disengages alternate end pawls with the escape wheel to give impulses to the balance.
pallet	H2.4.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {palette} (sense 1).
pallet	H2.5.
	syl	pal+let
	pron	<1p@lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a flap valve of wood faced with leather that opens to admit air to the wind chest of an organ.
pallet knife	0.
	syl	pal+let knife
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {palette knife}.
palliasse	ety	C18: from French paillasse, from Italian pagliaccio, ultimately from Latin palea #7pallet %1
paillasse	alt
	head	palliasse
	or	palliasse
	syl	pail+lasse
	pron	<1p@li2@s>, <2p@li1@s>
	pos	n.
palliasse	0.
	or	paillasse
	syl	pal+li+asse
	pron	<1p@li2@s>, <2p@li1@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a straw-filled mattress; pallet.
palliate	ety	C16: from Late Latin palli*_are to cover up, from Latin pallium a cloak, #7pallium 
palliate	1.
	syl	pal+li+ate
	pron	<1p@li2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lessen the severity of (pain, disease, etc.) without curing or removing; alleviate; mitigate.
palliate	2.
	syl	pal+li+ate
	pron	<1p@li2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an offence, etc.) to seem less serious by concealing evidence, etc.; extenuate.
palliation	sub
	head	palliate
	syl	pal+li:1a+tion
	pos	n.
palliator	sub
	head	palliate
	syl	pal+li:2a+tor
	pos	n.
palliative	1.
	syl	pal+li:a+tive
	pron	<1p@li*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to palliate; relieving without curing.
palliative	2.
	syl	pal+li:a+tive
	pron	<1p@li*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that palliates, such as a sedative drug or agent.
palliatively	sub
	head	palliative
	syl	pal+li:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
pallid	ety	C17: from Latin pallidus, from pall*_ere to be #7pale %1 &- #!pal+lid+ly adv. &- #!pal+lid+ness or pal+#!lid+i@.ty n.
pallid	0.
	syl	pal+lid
	pron	<1p@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking colour, brightness, or vigour; wan or vapid.
	exam	1	a pallid complexion;
	exam	2	a pallid performance.
pallium	ety	C16: from Latin: cloak; related to Latin palla mantle
pallia	infl
	head	pallium
	or	palliums
	syl	pal+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palliums	infl
	head	pallium
	or	pallia
	syl	pal+li:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pallium	1.
	syl	pal+li:um
	pron	<1p@li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment worn by men in ancient Greece or Rome, made by draping a large rectangular cloth about the body.
pallium	2.
	syl	pal+li:um
	pron	<1p@li*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a woollen vestment consisting of a band encircling the shoulders with two lappets hanging from it front and back: worn by the pope, all archbishops, and (as a mark of special honour) some bishops.
pallium	3.
	syl	pal+li:um
	pron	<1p@li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mantle}. the cerebral cortex and contiguous white matter.
pallium	4.
	syl	pal+li:um
	pron	<1p@li*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for { {mantle} (sense 4)}.
pall-mall	ety	C17: from obsolete French, from Italian pallamaglio, from palla ball+ maglio mallet
pall-mall	1.
	syl	pall-mall
	pron	<1p@l1m@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a game in which a ball is driven by a mallet along an alley and through an iron ring.
pall-mall	2.
	syl	pall-mall
	pron	<1p@l1m@l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the alley itself.
Pall Mall	0.
	syl	Pall Mall
	pron	<1p@l> <1m@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in London, noted for its many clubs.
pallor	ety	C17: from Latin: whiteness (of the skin), from pall*_ere to be #7pale %1
pallor	0.
	syl	pal+lor
	pron	<1p@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale condition, esp. when unnatural.
	exam	1	fear gave his face a deathly pallor.
pallier	infl
	head	pally
	syl	pal+li+er
	pos	adj.
palliest	infl
	head	pally
	syl	pal+li+est.
	pos	adj.
pally	0.
	syl	pal+ly
	pron	<1p@li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	on friendly or fa?!miliar terms
palm	ety	C14 paume, via Old French from Latin palma; compare Old English folm palm of the hand, Greek palam*_e 
palm	H1.1.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner part of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers.
palm	H1.2.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding part in animals, esp. apes and monkeys.
palm	H1.3.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a linear measure based on the breadth or length of a hand, equal to three to four inches (7.5 to 10 centimetres) or seven to ten inches (17.5 to 25 centimetres) respectively.
palm	H1.4.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a glove that covers the palm.
palm	H1.5.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard leather shield worn by sailmakers to protect the palm of the hand.
palm	H1.6.a.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of the blade of an oar that faces away from the direction of a boat's movement during a stroke.
palm	H1.6.b.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the face of the fluke of an anchor.
palm	H1.7.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a flattened or expanded part of the antlers of certain deer.
in the palm of one's hand	8.
	head	palm
	syl	in the palm of one's hand.
	def	at one's mercy or command.
palm	H1.9.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal in or about the hand, as in sleight-of-hand tricks, etc.
palm	H1.10.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch or soothe with the palm of the hand. {~} See also {palm off}.
palm	ety	Old English, from Latin palma, from the likeness of its spreading fronds to a hand; see #7palm %1
palm	H2.1.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any treelike plant of the tropical and sub?!tropical monocotyledonous family (or , having a straight unbranched trunk crowned with large pinnate or palmate leaves.
palm	H2.2.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf or branch of any of these trees, a symbol of victory, success, etc.
palm	H2.3.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	merit or victory.
palm	H2.4.
	syl	palm
	pron	<pa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an emblem or insignia representing a leaf or branch worn on certain military decorations.
Palma	0.
	syl	Pal+ma
	pron	Spanish <1palma>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Balearic Islands, on the SW coast of Majorca: a tourist centre. Pop.: 234098 (1970). Official name: {Palma de Mallorca}.
palmaceous	0.
	syl	pal+ma+ceous
	pron	<p@l1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the palm family, (or
palmar	0.
	syl	pal+mar
	pron	<1p@lm*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the palm of the hand.
palmary	ety	C17: from Latin palm*_arius relating to the palm of victory; see #7palm %2
palmary	0.
	syl	pal+ma+ry
	pron	<1p@lm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	worthy of praise.
palmated	alt
	head	palmate
	or	palmate
	syl	pal+mat+ed
	pos	adj.
palmate	1.
	or	palmated
	syl	pal+mate
	pron	<1p@lmAt>, <-mit>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an open hand.
	exam	1	palmate antlers.
palmate	2.
	or	palmated
	syl	pal+mate
	pron	<1p@lmAt>, <-mit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having five lobes or segments that spread out from a common point.
	exam	1	palmate leaves.
palmate	3.
	or	palmated
	syl	pal+mate
	pron	<1p@lmAt>, <-mit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the feet of most water birds
	def	having three toes connected by a web.
palmation	1.
	syl	pal+ma+tion
	pron	<p@l1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being palmate.
palmation	2.
	syl	pal+ma+tion
	pron	<p@l1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a projection or division of a palmate structure.
Palm Beach	0.
	syl	Palm Beach
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Florida, on an island between Lake Worth (a lagoon) and the Atlantic: major resort and tourist centre. Pop.: 9086 (1970).
palm civet	0.
	syl	palm civ+et
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small civet-like arboreal viverrine mammals of the genera etc., of Africa and S and SE Asia.
palmer	ety	C13: from Old French pal?!mier, from Medieval Latin palm*_arius, from Latin palma palm
palmer	1.
	syl	palm+er
	pron	<1pa:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a pilgrim bearing a palm branch as a sign of his visit to the Holy Land.
palmer	2.
	syl	palm+er
	pron	<1pa:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	an itinerant monk.
palmer	3.
	syl	palm+er
	pron	<1pa:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	any pilgrim.
Arnold	1.
	head	Palmer
	syl	Ar:nold.
	def	born 1929, U.S. professional golfer: won the U.S. Open Championship (1960) and the British Open Championship (1961; 1962).
Samuel	2.
	head	Palmer
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1805-81, Eng?!lish painter of visionary landscapes, influenced by William Blake.
Palmer Archipelago	0.
	syl	Palm+er Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands between South America and Antarctica: part of the British colony of Falkland Islands and Dependencies. Former name: {Antarctic Archipelago}.
Palmer Land	0.
	syl	Palm+er Land
	pos	n.
	def	the S part of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Palmer Peninsula	0.
	syl	Palm+er Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1964) for the {Antarctic Peninsula}.
Palmerston	H1.0.
	syl	Palm+er+ston
	pron	<1pa:m*st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1869-1911) of { {Darwin%1}. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
Henry John Temple	infl
	head	Palmerston
	syl	Hen:ry John Tem:ple
	pos	n.
Palmerston	H2.0.
	syl	Palm:er:ston
	pron	<1pa:m*st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd Viscount Palmerston. 1784-1865, British statesman; foreign secretary (1830-34; 1835-41; 1846-51); prime minister (1855-58; 1859-65). His talent was for foreign affairs, in which he earned a reputation as a British nationalist and for high-handedness and gunboat diplomacy.
Palmerston North	0.
	syl	Palm+er+ston North
	pos	n.
	def	a city in New Zealand, in S North Island on the Manawahi River. Pop.: 51893 (1971).
palmette	ety	C19: from French: a little #7{palm %2}
palmette	0.
	syl	pal+mette
	pron	<p@l1met>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	an ornament or design resembling the palm leaf.
palmetto	ety	C16: from Span?!ish palmito a little #7{palm %2}
palmettos	infl
	head	palmetto
	or	palmettoes
	syl	pal+met+tos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palmettoes	infl
	head	palmetto
	or	palmettos
	syl	pal+met+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palmetto	1.
	syl	pal+met+to
	pron	<p@l1met*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small chiefly tropical fan palms, esp. any of the genus of the southeastern U.S. See also {cabbage palmetto, saw pal?!metto}.
palmetto	2.
	syl	pal+met+to
	pron	<p@l1met*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other fan palms such as palms of the genera and
Palmira	0.
	syl	Pal+mi+ra
	pron	Spanish <pal1mira>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Columbia: agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 140481 (1973).
palmistry	ety	C15 pawmestry, from paume #7{palm %1}; the second element is unexplained
palmistry	0.
	syl	palm+is+try
	pron	<1pa:mistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or art of interpreting character, telling fortunes, etc., by the configuration of lines, marks, and bumps on a person's hand. Also called: {chiromancy}.
palmist	sub
	head	palmistry
	syl	palm+ist
	pos	n.
palmitate	0.
	syl	pal+mi+tate
	pron	<1p@lmi2tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of palmitic acid.
palmitic acid	ety	C19: from French pal?!mitique; see #7{palm %2}#7, -#7{ite %2}#7, -#7ic 
palmitic acid	0.
	syl	pal+mit+ic ac:id
	pron	<p@l1mitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline solid that is a saturated fatty acid: used in the manufacture of soap and candles. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\4COOH.
palmitin	ety	C19: from French palmitine, probably from palmite pith of the palm tree; see #7{palm %2}
palmitin	0.
	syl	pal+mi+tin
	pron	<1p@lmitin>
	pos	n.
	def	the colourless glyceride of palmitic acid, occurring in many natural oils and fats. Formula: (C\1\5H\1\3COO)\3C\3H\5. Also called: {tripalmitin}.
palm off	1.
	syl	palm off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to offer, sell or spend fraudulently.
	exam	1	to palm off a counterfeit coin.
palm off	2.
	syl	palm off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to divert in order to be rid of.
	exam	1	I palmed the unwelcome visitor off on John.
palm oil	0.
	syl	palm oil
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow butter-like oil obtained from the fruit of the oil palm, used as an edible fat and in soap, etc.
palm-oil chop	0.
	syl	palm-oil chop
	pos	n.
	def	a W African dish made with meat and palm oil.
palm sugar	0.
	syl	palm sug+ar
	pos	n.
	def	sugar obtained from the sap of certain species of palm trees.
Palm Sunday	0.
	syl	Palm Sun+day
	pos	n.
	def	the Sunday before Easter commemorating Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem.
palm vaulting	0.
	syl	palm vault+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {fan vaulting}.
palm wine	0.
	syl	palm wine
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in W Africa
	def	the sap drawn from the palm tree, esp. when allowed to ferment.
palmier	infl
	head	palmy
	syl	palm:i+er
	pos	adj.
palmiest	infl
	head	palmy
	syl	palm:i+est.
	pos	adj.
palmy	1.
	syl	palm:y
	pron	<1pa:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	prosperous, flourishing, or luxurious.
	exam	1	a palmy life.
palmy	2.
	syl	palm:y
	pron	<1pa:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with, relating to, or resembling palms.
	exam	1	a palmy beach.
palmyra	ety	C17: from Portuguese palmeira palm tree (see #7{palm %2}); perhaps influenced by P#7almyra, city in Syria
palmyra	0.
	syl	pal+my+ra
	pron	<p@l1mIr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall tropical Asian palm, with large fan-shaped leaves used for thatching and weaving and edible seedlings.
Palmyra	1.
	syl	Pal+my+ra
	pron	<p@l1mIr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in central Syria: said to have been built by Solomon. Biblical name: {Tadmor}.
Palmyra	2.
	syl	Pal+my+ra
	pron	<p@l1mIr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Pacific, in the Line Islands: under U.S. administration.
Palo Alto	1.
	syl	Pal:o Al:to
	pron	<1p@l*u> <1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W California, south?!east of San Francisco: founded in 1891 as the seat of Stanford University. Pop.: 55996 (1970).
Palo Alto	2.
	syl	Pal:o Al:to
	pron	Spanish <1palo> <1alto>
	pos	n.
	def	a battlefield in E Mexico, northwest of Monterrey, where the first battle (1846) of the Mexican War took place, in which the Mexicans under General Mariano Arista were defeated by the Americans under General Zachary Taylor.
palolo worm	ety	C20 palolo, from Samoan or Tongan
palolo worm	0.
	syl	pa+lo+lo worm
	pron	<p*1l*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several polychaete worms of the family esp. of the S Pacific Ocean: reproductive segments are shed from the posterior end of the body when breeding.
Mount	infl
	head	Palomar
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Palomar	0.
	syl	Pal:o+mar
	pron	<1p@l*2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S California, northeast of San Diego: site of {Mount Palomar Observatory}, which has a large (200-inch) reflecting telescope. Height: 1870 m (6140 ft.).
palomino	ety	American Spanish, from Spanish: dovelike, from Latin palumb*_inus, from palumb*_es ring dove
palominos	infl
	head	palomino
	syl	pal:o+mi+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palomino	0.
	syl	pal:o+mi+no
	pron	<2p@l*1mEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a golden horse with a cream or white mane and tail.
palooka	ety	C20: origin uncertain
palooka	0.
	syl	pa+loo+ka
	pron	<p*1lu:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid or clumsy boxer or other person.
Palos	0.
	syl	Pa+los
	pron	Spanish <1palos>
	pos	n.
	def	a village and former port in SW Spain: starting point of Columbus' voyage of discovery to America (1492).
palp	ety	C19: from French, from Latin palpus a touching
palpus	alt
	head	palp
	or	palp
	syl	pal+pus
	pron	<1p@lpI>
	pos	n.
palps	infl
	head	palp
	or	palpi
	syl	palps
	pron	<1p@lpI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palpi	infl
	head	palp
	or	palps
	syl	pal+pi
	pron	<1p@lpI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palp	1.
	or	palpus
	syl	palp
	pron	<p@lp>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of sensory appendages that arise from the mouthparts of crustaceans and insects.
palp	2.
	or	palpus
	syl	palp
	pron	<p@lp>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of tactile organs arising from the head or anterior end of certain annelids and molluscs.
palpable	ety	C14: from Late Latin palp*_abilis that may be touched, from Latin palp*_are to stroke, touch
palpable	1.
	syl	pal+pa:ble
	pron	<1p@lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	easily perceived by the senses or the mind; obvious.
	exam	1	the excuse was a palpable lie.
palpable	2.
	syl	pal+pa:ble
	pron	<1p@lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being touched; tangible.
palpable	3.
	syl	pal+pa:ble
	pron	<1p@lp*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	capable of being discerned by the sense of touch.
	exam	1	a palpable tumour.
palpability	sub
	head	palpable
	or	palpableness
	syl	pal+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
palpableness	sub
	head	palpable
	or	palpability
	syl	pal+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
palpably	sub
	head	palpable
	syl	pal+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
palpate	ety	C19: from Latin palp*_are to stroke
palpate	H1.0.
	syl	pal+pate
	pron	<1p@lpAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to examine (an area of the body) by the sense of touch and pressure.
palpation	sub
	head	palpate
	syl	pal+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
palpate	H2.0.
	syl	pal+pate
	pron	<1p@lpAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing a palp or palps.
palpebral	ety	C19: from Late Latin palpebr*_alis, from Latin palpebra eyelid; probably related to palp*_are to stroke
palpebral	0.
	syl	pal+pe+bral
	pron	<1p@lpibr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the eyelid.
palpebrate	1.
	syl	pal+pe+brate
	pron	<1p@lpi2brit>, <-2brAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having eyelids.
palpebrate	2.
	syl	pal+pe+brate
	pron	<1p@lpi2brit>, <-2brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wink or blink, esp. repeatedly.
palpitate	ety	C17: from Latin palpit*_are to throb, from palp*_are to stroke
palpitate	1.
	syl	pal+pi+tate
	pron	<1p@lpi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the heart
	def	to beat with abnormal rapidity.
palpitate	2.
	syl	pal+pi+tate
	pron	<1p@lpi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flutter or tremble.
palpitant	sub
	head	palpitate
	syl	pal+pi+tant
	pos	adj.
palsgrave	ety	C16: from Dutch, from Middle Dutch paltsgrave, from palts estate of a palatine+ grave count
palsgrave	0.
	syl	pals+grave
	pron	<1pc:lzgrAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a German count palatine.
palsgravine	sub
	head	palsgrave
	syl	pals+gra+vine
	pron	<1pc:lzgr*2vEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
palstave	ety	C19: from Danish paalstav, from Old Norse, from p*'all spade+ stafr #7staff 
palstave	0.
	syl	pal+stave
	pron	<1pc:l2stAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a kind of celt, usually of bronze, made to fit into a split wooden handle rather than having a socket for the handle.
palsy	ety	C13 palesi, from Old French paralisie, from Latin #7paralysis 
palsies	infl
	head	palsy
	syl	pal+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
palsy	1.
	syl	pal+sy
	pron	<1pc:lzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	paralysis, esp. of a specified type.
	exam	1	cerebral palsy. vb.
palsy	2.
	syl	pal+sy
	pron	<1pc:lzi>
	pos	n.
	def	to paralyse.
palsied	sub
	head	palsy
	syl	pal+sied
	pos	adj.
palter	ety	C16: of unknown origin
palter	1.
	syl	pal+ter
	pron	<1pc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act or talk insincerely.
palter	2.
	syl	pal+ter
	pron	<1pc:lt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to haggle.
palterer	sub
	head	palter
	syl	pal+ter+er
	pos	n.
paltry	ety	C16: from Low Germanic palter, paltrig ragged
paltrier	infl
	head	paltry
	syl	pal+tri+er
	pos	adj.
paltriest	infl
	head	paltry
	syl	pal+tri+est.
	pos	adj.
paltry	1.
	syl	pal+try
	pron	<1pc:ltri>
	pos	adj.
	def	insignificant; mea?!gre.
paltry	2.
	syl	pal+try
	pron	<1pc:ltri>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthless or petty.
paltrily	sub
	head	paltry
	syl	pal+tri+ly
	pos	adv.
paltriness	sub
	head	paltry
	syl	pal+tri+ness
	pos	n.
paludal	ety	C19: from Latin palus marsh; related to Sanskrit palvala pond
paludal	1.
	syl	pa+lu+dal
	pron	<p*1lju:dL>, <1p@ljudL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or produced by marshes.
paludal	2.
	syl	pa+lu+dal
	pron	<p*1lju:dL>, <1p@ljudL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	malarial.
paludism	ety	C19: from Latin palus marsh
paludism	0.
	syl	pal:u+dism
	pron	<1p@lju2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a rare word for {malaria}.
pal up	0.
	syl	pal up
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	intr., adv.; often foll. by with
	def	to become friends (with).
	exam	1	he palled up with the other boys.
paly	ety	C15: from Old French pal*'e, from Latin p*_alus stake; see #7{pale %2}
paly	0.
	syl	pal:y
	pron	<1pAli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	vertically striped.
palynology	ety	C20: from Greek palunein to scatter+-#7logy 
palynology	0.
	syl	pal:y+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@li1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of living and fossil pollen grains and plant spores.
palynological	sub
	head	palynology
	syl	pal:y+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@lin*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
palynologist	sub
	head	palynology
	syl	pal:y+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pamph	alt
	head	pam
	or	pam
	syl	pamph.
pam	0.
	or	pamph
	syl	pam.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pamphlet.
Pama-Nyungan	1.
	syl	Pa:ma-Nyun:gan
	pron	<1pa:m*1njuGg*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the largest family within the phylum of languages spoken by the Australian Aborigines.
Pama-Nyungan	2.
	syl	Pa:ma-Nyun:gan
	pron	<1pa:m*1njuGg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	this phylum.
the	infl
	head	Pamirs
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Pamirs	0.
	syl	Pa+mirs
	pron	<p*1mi*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountainous area of central Asia, mainly in the Tadzhik SSR of the Soviet Union and partly in the Kirghiz SSR, extending into China and Afghanistan: consists of a complex of high ranges, from which the Tien Shan projects to the north, the Kunlun and Karakoram to the east, and the Hindu Kush to the west. Highest peak: Kungur, 7719 m (25326 ft.). Also called: {Pamir}.
Pamlico Sound	0.
	syl	Pam+li+co Sound
	pron	<1p@mlik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Atlantic between the E coast of North Carolina and its chain of offshore islands. Length: 130 km (80 miles).
pampas	ety	C18: from American Spanish pampa (sing.), from Quechua bamba plain
pampas	0.a.
	syl	pam+pas
	pron	<1p@mp*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	often functioning as; pl.
	def	the extensive grassy plains of temperate South America, esp. in Argentina.
pampas	0.b.
	syl	pam+pas
	pron	<1p@mp*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	often functioning as; pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pampas dwellers.
pampean	sub
	head	pampas
	syl	pam+pe:an
	pron	<1p@mpi*n>, <p@m1pE*n>
	pos	adj.
pampas grass	0.
	syl	pam+pas grass
	pron	<1p@mp*s>, <-p*z>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large grasses of the South American genus and related genera, widely cultivated for their large feathery silver-coloured flower branches.
pamper	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare German dialect pampfen to gorge oneself
pamper	1.
	syl	pam+per
	pron	<1p@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with affectionate and usually excessive indulgence; coddle; spoil.
pamper	2.
	syl	pam+per
	pron	<1p@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to feed to excess.
pamperer	sub
	head	pamper
	syl	pam+per+er
	pos	n.
pampero	ety	C19: from American Spanish: (wind) of the #7pampas 
pamperos	infl
	head	pampero
	syl	pam+pe:ros
	pron	<-r*uz>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pampero	0.
	syl	pam+pe:ro
	pron	<p@m1pe*r*u>, Spanish <pam1pAro>, Spanish <-ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry cold wind in South America blowing across the pampas from the south or southwest.
pamphlet	ety	C14 pamflet, from Anglo-Latin panfletus, from Medieval Latin Pamphilus title of a popular 12th-century amatory poem from Greek Pamphilos masculine proper name
pamphlet	1.
	syl	pam+phlet
	pron	<1p@mflit>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief publication generally having a paper cover; booklet.
pamphlet	2.
	syl	pam+phlet
	pron	<1p@mflit>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief treatise, often on a subject of current interest, published in pamphlet form.
pamphleteer	1.
	syl	pam+phlet+eer
	pron	<2p@mfli1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes or issues pamphlets, esp. of a controversial nature.
pamphleteer	2.
	syl	pam+phlet+eer
	pron	<2p@mfli1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to write or issue pamphlets.
pamphrey	ety	of un?!known origin
pamphrey	0.
	syl	pam+phrey
	pron	<1p@mfri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ulster dialect.
	def	a cabbage.
Pamphylia	0.
	syl	Pam+phyl:i:a
	pron	<p@m1fili*>
	pos	n.
	def	an area on the S coast of ancient Asia Minor.
Pamplona	0.
	syl	Pam+plo+na
	pron	<p@m1pl*un*>, Spanish <pam1plona>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Spain in the foothills of the Pyrenees: capital of the kingdom of Navarre from the 11th century until 1841. Pop.: 147168 (1970). Former name: {Pampeluna}.
pan	ety	Old English panne; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse panna, Old High German pfanna 
pan	H1.1.a.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide metal vessel used in cooking.
pan	H1.1.b.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	saucepan.
pan	H1.2.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pan+ful}. the amount such a vessel will hold.
pan	H1.3.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar vessels used in industry, etc., as for boiling liquids.
pan	H1.4.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish used by prospectors, esp. gold prospectors, for separating a valuable mineral from the gravel or earth containing it by washing and agitating.
pan	H1.5.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two dishlike receptacles on a bal?!ance.
pan	H1.6.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lavatory pan}. the bowl of a lavatory.
pan	H1.7.a.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or artificial depression in the ground where salt can be obtained by the evaporation of brine.
pan	H1.7.b.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural depression containing water or mud.
pan	H1.8.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	the indented top from an oil drum used as an instrument in a steel band.
pan	H1.9.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	see {hard?!pan} or {brainpan}.
pan	H1.10.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ice floe.
pan	H1.11.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {face}.
pan	H1.12.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cavity containing priming powder in the locks of old guns.
pan	H1.13.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard substratum of soil.
pans	infl
	head	pan
	syl	pans
	pos	vb.
panning	infl
	head	pan
	syl	pan+ning
	pos	vb.
panned	infl
	head	pan
	syl	panned.
	pos	vb.
pan	H1.14.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by off or out
	def	to wash (gra?!vel) in a pan to separate particles of (valuable minerals) from it.
pan	H1.15.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by out; of gravel, etc.
	def	to yield valu?!able minerals by this process.
pan	H1.16.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to criticize harshly.
	exam	1	the critics panned his new play.
pan	xref
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {pan out}.
pan	ety	C17: from Hindi, from Sanskrit parna feather, wing, leaf
pan	H2.1.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaf of the betel tree.
pan	H2.2.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of this leaf which is chewed, together with betel nuts and lime, in India and the East Indies.
pan	ety	C20: shortened from #7panoramic 
pans	infl
	head	pan
	syl	pans
	pos	vb.
panning	infl
	head	pan
	syl	pan+ning
	pos	vb.
panned	infl
	head	pan
	syl	panned.
	pos	vb.
pan	H3.1.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (a film camera) or (of a film camera) to be moved so as to follow a moving object or obtain a panoramic effect.
pan	H3.2.a.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of panning.
pan	H3.2.b.
	syl	pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pan shot.
Pan	0.
	syl	Pan
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of fields, woods, shepherds, and flocks, represented as a man with a goat's legs, horns, and ears.
Pan	0.
	syl	Pan.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Panama.
pan-	ety	from Greek pan, neuter of pas all
pan-	0.
	syl	pan-
	exam	1	combining form.
pan-	1.
	syl	pan-
	def	all or every.
	exam	1	panchromatic.
pan-	2.
	syl	pan-
	def	in?!clud?!ing or relating to all parts or members.
	exam	1	Pan-African;
	exam	2	pan?!the?!istic.
panacea	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek panakeia healing everything, from pan all+ ak*_es remedy
panacea	0.
	syl	pan:a+ce:a
	pron	<2p@n*1si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a remedy for all diseases or ills.
panacean	sub
	head	panacea
	syl	pan:a+1ce:an
	pos	adj.
panache	ety	C16: via French from Old Italian pennacchio, from Late Latin pinn*_aculum feather, from Latin pinna feather; compare Latin pinn*_aculum #7pinnacle 
panache	1.
	syl	pa+nache
	pron	<p*1n@S>, <-1na:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a dashing manner; style; swagger.
	exam	1	he rides with panache.
panache	2.
	syl	pa+nache
	pron	<p*1n@S>, <-1na:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a feathered plume on a helmet.
panada	ety	C16: from Spanish, from pan bread, from Latin p*_anis 
panada	0.
	syl	pa+na+da
	pron	<p*1na:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of flour, water, etc., or of breadcrumbs soaked in milk, used as a thickening.
Pan-African	1.
	syl	Pan-Af:ri:can
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to all African countries or the advocacy of political unity among African countries. {~}
Pan-African	2.
	syl	Pan-Af:ri:can
	pos	adj.
	def	a supporter of the Pan-African movement. &- {#!Pan-#!Af@.ri@.can+ism} &- {#!Pan-#!Af@.ri@.can+ist}
Panama	1.
	syl	Pan:a+ma
	pron	<2p@n*1ma:>, <1p@n*2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in Central America, occupying the Isthmus of Panama: gained independ?!ence from Spain in 1821 and joined Greater Colombia; became independent in 1903, with the immediate area around the canal forming the Canal Zone under U.S. jurisdiction. Languages: Spanish and English. Religion: chiefly Roman Catholic. Currency: balboa. Capital: Panama City. Pop.: 1428082 (1970). Area: 75650 sq. km (29201 sq. miles).
Isthmus of	2.
	head	Panama
	syl	Isthmus of.
	def	an isth?!mus linking North and South America, between the Pacific and the Caribbean. Length: 676 km (420 miles). Width (at its narrowest point): 50 km (31 miles). Former name: (Isthmus of) {Darien}.
Gulf of	3.
	head	Panama
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	a wide inlet of the Pacific in Panama.
Panamanian	sub
	head	Panama
	syl	Pan:a+ma+ni:an
	pron	<2p@n*1mAni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Panama Canal	0.
	syl	Pan:a+ma Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a canal across the Isthmus of Panama, linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans: extends from Col*'on on the Caribbean Sea southeast to Balboa on the Gulf of Panama; built by the U.S. (1904-14), after an unsuccessful previous attempt (1881-89) by the French under de Lesseps. Length: 64 km (40 miles).
Panama Canal Zone	0.
	syl	Pan:a+ma Ca+nal Zone
	pos	n.
	def	See {Canal Zone}.
Panama City	0.
	syl	Pan:a+ma Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Panama, near the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal: developed rapidly with the building of the Panama Canal; seat of the University of Panama (1935). Pop.: 576645 (1970).
Panama hat	0.
	syl	Pan:a+ma hat
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a hat made of the plaited leaves of the jipijapa plant of Central and South America. Often shortened to {panama} or {Panama}.
Pan-American	0.
	syl	Pan-A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerning North, South, and Central America collectively or the advocacy of political or economic unity among American countries. &- {#!Pan-A@.#!mer@.i+can+ism}
Pan American Union	0.
	syl	Pan A:mer:i+can Un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	the secretariat and major official agency of the Organization of American States.
Pan-Arabism	0.
	syl	Pan-Ar:ab:ism
	pos	n.
	def	the principle of, support for, or the move?!ment towards Arab political union or cooperation.
Pan-Arab	sub
	head	Pan-Arabism
	or	Pan-Arabic
	syl	Pan-1Ar:ab
	pos	adj. n.
Pan-Arabic	sub
	head	Pan-Arabism
	or	Pan-Arab
	syl	Pan-1Ar:ab:ic
	pos	adj. n.
panatella	ety	American Spanish panetela long slim biscuit, from Italian panatella small loaf, from pane bread, from Latin p*_anis 
panatella	0.
	syl	pan:a+tel+la
	pron	<2p@n*1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long slender cigar.
Panathenaea	0.
	syl	Pan+ath+e:nae:a
	pron	<p@2n@Ti1nE*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Athens
	def	a summer festival on the traditional birthday of Athena.
Panay	0.
	syl	Pa+nay
	pron	<pa:1nI>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Philippines, the westernmost of the Visayan Islands. Pop.: 2144544 (1970). Area: 12300 sq. km (4750 sq. miles).
pancake	1.a.
	syl	pan+cake
	pron	<1p@n2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat cake, often rolled and filled, made from batter and fried on both sides.
pancake	1.b.
	syl	pan+cake
	pron	<1p@n2kAk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pancake mix.
pancake	2.
	syl	pan+cake
	pron	<1p@n2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick or flat cake of compressed make-up.
pancake	3.
	syl	pan+cake
	pron	<1p@n2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pancake landing}. an aircraft landing made by levelling out a few feet from the ground and then dropping onto it. {~}
pancake	4.
	syl	pan+cake
	pron	<1p@n2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to make a pancake landing or (of an aircraft) to make a pancake landing.
Pancake Day	0.
	syl	Pan+cake Day
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Shrove Tuesday}.
pancake ice	0.
	syl	pan+cake ice
	pos	n.
	def	thin slabs of newly formed ice in polar seas.
panchax	ety	C19: from New Latin (former generic name), of obscure origin
panchax	0.
	syl	pan+chax
	pron	<1p@n2C@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several brightly coloured tropical Asian cyprinodont fishes of the genus such as ({blue panchax}) .
Panchayat	ety	Hindi, from Sanskrit panch five, because such councils originally consisted of five members
Panchayat	0.
	syl	Pan+cha+yat
	pron	<p*n1Ca:j*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a village council in India.
Panchen Lama	ety	 from Tibetan panchen, literally: great jewel, from the title of the lama (in full: great jewel among scholars)
Panchen Lama	0.
	syl	Pan+chen La:ma
	pron	<1pa:nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two Grand Lamas of Tibet, ranking below the Dalai Lama. Also called: {Tashi Lama}.
panchromatic	0.
	syl	pan+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2p@nkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Photog. of an emulsion or film
	def	made sensitive to all colours by the addition of suitable dyes to the emulsion. Compare {orthochromatic}.
panchromatism	sub
	head	panchromatic
	syl	pan+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<p@n1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
pancosmism	ety	C19: see #7pan-, cosmos, -ism 
pancosmism	0.
	syl	pan+cos+mism
	pron	<p@n1kozmiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical doctrine that the material universe is all that exists.
pancratium	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek pankration, from #7pan -#7+ kratos strength &- pan+crat+ic (p@an#!kr@at$Ik) adj.
pancratia	infl
	head	pancratium
	syl	pan+cra+ti:a
	pron	<-Si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pancratium	0.
	syl	pan+cra+ti:um
	pron	<p@n1krASi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a wrestling and boxing contest.
pancreas	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek pankreas, from pan-+kreas flesh
pancreas	0.
	syl	pan+cre+as
	pron	<1p@Gkri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large elongated glandular organ, situated behind the stomach, that secretes insulin and pan?!creatic juice.
pancreatic	sub
	head	pancreas
	syl	pan+cre+at+ic
	pron	<2p@Gkri1@tik>
	pos	adj.
pancreatic juice	0.
	syl	pan+cre+at+ic juice
	pos	n.
	def	the clear alkaline secretion of the pancreas that is released into the duodenum and contains several digestive enzymes.
pancreatin	0.
	syl	pan+cre:a+tin
	pron	<1p@Gkri*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdered extract of the pancreas of certain animals, such as the pig, used in medicine as an aid to the digestion.
panda	ety	C19: via French from a native Nepa?!lese word
panda	1.
	syl	pan+da
	pron	<1p@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {giant panda}. a large black-and-white herbivorous bearlike mammal, related to the raccoons and inhabiting the bamboo for?!ests of China: family
lesser	2.
	head	panda
	syl	lesser
	def	or {red panda}. a close?!ly related smaller animal resembling a raccoon, of the mountain forests of S Asia, having a reddish-brown coat and ringed tail.
panda car	0.
	syl	pan+da car
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a police patrol car, esp. a blue and white one.
pandanaceous	0.
	syl	pan+da+na+ceous
	pron	<2p@nd*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the an Old World tropical family of monocotyledonous plants including the screw pines.
pandanus	ety	C19: via New Latin from Malay pandan 
pandanuses	infl
	head	pandanus
	syl	pan+da+nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pandanus	0.
	syl	pan+da+nus
	pron	<p@n1dAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Old World tropical palmlike plants of the genus having leaves and roots yielding a fibre used for making mats, etc., and prop roots: family See also {screw pine}.
Pandarus	1.
	syl	Pan:da:rus
	pron	<1p@nd*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the leader of the Lycians, allies of the Trojans in their war with the Greeks. He broke the truce by shooting Menelaus with an arrow and was killed in the ensuing battle by Diomedes.
Pandarus	2.
	syl	Pan:da:rus
	pron	<1p@nd*r*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval legend
	def	the procurer of Cressida on behalf of Troilus.
Pandean	0.
	syl	Pan+de:an
	pron	<p@n1dE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the god Pan.
pandect	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek pan?!dekt*_es containing everything, from #7pan -#7+ dekt*_es receiver, from dekhesthai to receive
pandect	1.
	syl	pan+dect
	pron	<1p@ndekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a treatise covering all aspects of a particular subject.
pandect	2.
	syl	pan+dect
	pron	<1p@ndekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the complete body of laws of a country; legal code.
pandemic	ety	C17: from Late Latin pand*_emus, from Greek pand*_emos general, from #7pan -#7+ demos the people
pandemic	1.
	syl	pan+dem+ic
	pron	<p@n1demik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	affecting persons over a wide geographical area; extensively epidemic.
pandemic	2.
	syl	pan+dem+ic
	pron	<p@n1demik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	widespread; general.
pandemic	3.
	syl	pan+dem+ic
	pron	<p@n1demik>
	pos	n.
	def	a pandemic disease.
pandemonium	ety	C17: coined by Milton to designate the capital of hell in Paradise Lost, from #7pan -#7+ Greek daim*_on #7demon 
pandemonium	1.
	syl	pan+de+mo+ni:um
	pron	<2p@ndi1m*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	wild confusion; uproar.
pandemonium	2.
	syl	pan+de+mo+ni:um
	pron	<2p@ndi1m*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of uproar and chaos.
pandemoniac	sub
	head	pandemonium
	or	pandemonic
	syl	pan+de+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<2p@ndi1m*uni2@k>
	pos	adj.
pandemonic	sub
	head	pandemonium
	or	pandemoniac
	syl	pan+de+mon+ic
	pron	<2p@ndi1monik>
	pos	adj.
pander	ety	C16 (n.): from Pandare P#7andarus 
pander	1.
	syl	pan+der
	pron	<1p@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to give gratification (to weaknesses or desires).
pander	2.
	syl	pan+der
	pron	<1p@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	archaic when; tr.
	def	to act as a go-between in a sexual intrigue (for). {~} {pan+der+er}.
pander	3.
	syl	pan+der
	pron	<1p@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a person who caters for vulgar desires, esp. in order to make money.
pander	4.
	syl	pan+der
	pron	<1p@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a person who procures a sexual partner for another; pimp.
pandit	0.
	syl	pan+dit
	pron	<1p^ndit>, <spelling> <pron> <1p@ndit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a variant spelling of {pundit}.
P  L	0.
	syl	P. ?& L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	profit and loss.
P  O	0.
	syl	P. ?& O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Peninsular and Oriental (Steamship Com?!pany).
Pandora	ety	from Greek, literally: all-gifted
Pandore	alt
	head	Pandora
	or	Pandora
	syl	Pan:dore
	pron	<p@n1dc:>, <1p@ndc:>
	pos	n.
Pandora	0.
	or	Pandore
	syl	Pan:do:ra
	pron	<p@n1dc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the first woman, made out of earth as the gods' revenge on man for obtaining fire from Prometheus. Given a box ({Pandora's box}) that she was forbidden to open, she disobeyed out of curiosity and released from it all the ills that beset man, leaving only hope within.
pandore	0.
	syl	pan+dore
	pron	<1p@ndc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {bandore}.
pandour	ety	C18: via French from Hungarian pandur, from Croat: guard, probably from Medieval Latin banderius summoner, from bannum #7ban 
pandour	0.
	syl	pan+dour
	pron	<1p@ndu*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of an 18th-century force of Croatian soldiers renowned for their brutality.
pandowdy	ety	C19: of unknown origin
dies	infl
	head	pandowdy
	syl	+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pandowdy	0.
	syl	pan+dow+dy
	pron	<p@n1daudi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a deep-dish pie made from fruit, esp. apples, with a cake topping.
	exam	1	apple pandowdy.
p  p	0.
	syl	p. ?& p.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	postage and packing.
pandurate	ety	C19: from Late Latin pand*_ura #7bandore 
panduriform	alt
	head	pandurate
	or	pandurate
	syl	pan+du+ri+form
	pron	<p@n1dju*ri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
pandurate	0.
	or	panduriform
	syl	pan+du+rate
	pron	<1p@ndju2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant leaves
	def	shaped like the body of a fiddle.
pandy	ety	C19: from Latin pande (manum) stretch out (the hand), from pandere to spread or extend
pandies	infl
	head	pandy
	syl	pan+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pandy	1.
	syl	pan+dy
	pron	<1p@ndi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot. or Irish.
	usage	in schools
	def	a stroke on the hand with a strap, etc., as a punishment.
pandies	infl
	head	pandy
	syl	pan+dies
	pos	vb.
pandying	infl
	head	pandy
	syl	pan+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
pandied	infl
	head	pandy
	syl	pan+died.
	pos	vb.
pandy	2.
	syl	pan+dy
	pron	<1p@ndi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Scot. or Irish.
	def	to punish with such strokes.
pandybat	0.
	syl	pan+dy+bat
	pron	<1p@ndi2b@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	Obsolete, chiefly Scot. and Irish. in boys' schools
	def	a leather strap used in pandying.
pane	ety	C13: from Old French pan portion, from Latin pannus rag
pane	H1.1.
	syl	pane
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of glass in a window or door.
pane	H1.2.
	syl	pane
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a panel of a window, door, wall, etc.
pane	H1.3.
	syl	pane
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat section or face, as of a cut diamond.
pane	H1.4.a.
	syl	pane
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any rectangular marked divisions of a sheet of stamps made for convenience in selling.
pane	H1.4.b.
	syl	pane
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a single page in a stamp booklet. See also {t*^ete-b*^eche, se tenant}.
pane	H2.0.
	syl	pane
	pron	<pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {peen}.
pan'e	0.
	syl	pa:n*'e
	pron	French. <pa1nA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fish, meat, etc.
	def	dipped or rolled in breadcrumbs before cooking.
panegyric	ety	C17: via French and Latin from Greek, from pan*_eguris public gathering, from #7pan -#7+ aguris assembly
panegyric	0.
	syl	pan+e:gyr+ic
	pron	<2p@ni1Jirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal public commendation; eulogy.
panegyrical	sub
	head	panegyric
	syl	pan+e:1gyr:i+cal
	pos	adj.
panegyrically	sub
	head	panegyric
	syl	pan+e:1gyr:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
panegyrist	sub
	head	panegyric
	syl	pan+e:1gyr+ist
	pos	n.
panegyrise	alt
	head	panegyrize
	or	panegyrize
	syl	pan+e:gy+rise
	pron	<1p@niJi2rIz>
	pos	vb.
panegyrize	0.
	or	panegyrise
	syl	pan+e:gy+rize
	pron	<1p@niJi2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a eulogy or eulogies (about).
panel	ety	C13: from Old French: portion, from pan piece of cloth, from Latin pannus; see #7pane 
panel	1.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat section of a wall, door, etc.
panel	2.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any distinct section or component of something, esp. of a car body, the spine of a book, etc.
panel	3.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material inserted in a skirt, etc.
panel	4.a.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of persons selected to act as a team in a quiz, to judge a contest, to discuss a topic before an audience, etc.
panel	4.b.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a panel game.
panel	5.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a public discussion by such a group.
	exam	1	a panel on public health.
panel	6.a.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of persons summoned for jury service.
panel	6.b.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons on a specific jury.
panel	7.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	a person indicated or accused of crime after appearing in court.
panel	8.a.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin board used as a surface or backing for an oil painting.
panel	8.b.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting done on such a surface.
panel	9.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any picture with a length much greater than its breadth.
panel	10.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {instrument panel}.
panel	11.a.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of patients insured under the National Health Insurance Scheme.
panel	11.b.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of medical practitioners within a given area available for consultation by these patients.
on the panel	12.
	head	panel
	syl	on the panel.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	receiving sickness benefit, esp. from the government.
panels	infl
	head	panel
	or	panels
	syl	pan+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
panelling	infl
	head	panel
	or	paneling
	syl	pan+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
panelled	infl
	head	panel
	or	paneled
	syl	pan+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
paneling	infl
	head	panel
	or	panelling
	syl	pan+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
paneled	infl
	head	panel
	or	panelled
	syl	pan+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
panel	13.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to furnish or decorate with panels.
panel	14.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide into panels.
panel	15.a.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to empanel (a jury).
panel	15.b.
	syl	pan+el
	pron	<1p@nL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	to bring (a person) to trial; indict.
panel beater	0.
	syl	pan+el beat+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who beats out the bodywork of motor vehicles, etc.
panel heating	0.
	syl	pan+el heat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system of space heating with panels that contain heating pipes or electrical conductors.
paneling	alt
	head	panelling
	or	panelling
	syl	pan+el+ing
	pron	<1p@nLiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
panelling	1.
	or	paneling
	syl	pan+el+ling
	pron	<1p@nLiG>
	pos	n.
	def	panels collectively, as on a wall or ceiling.
panelling	2.
	or	paneling
	syl	pan+el+ling
	pron	<1p@nLiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for making panels.
panelist	alt
	head	panellist
	or	panellist
	syl	pan+el+ist
	pron	<1p@nList>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
panellist	0.
	or	panelist
	syl	pan+el+list
	pron	<1p@nList>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a panel, esp. on a radio or television programme.
panel pin	0.
	syl	pan+el pin
	pos	n.
	def	a light slender nail with a narrow head.
panel saw	0.
	syl	pan+el saw
	pos	n.
	def	a saw with a long narrow blade for cutting thin wood.
panel truck	0.
	syl	pan+el truck
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {delivery van}.
panel van	0.
	syl	pan+el van
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small van, esp. one having windows and seats in the rear.
panettone	ety	Italian, from panetto small loaf, from pane bread, from Latin p*_anis 
panettones	infl
	head	panettone
	or	panettoni
	syl	pan+et+to+nes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
panettoni	infl
	head	panettone
	or	panettones
	syl	pan+et+to+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pang	ety	C16: variant of earlier prange, of Germanic origin
pang	0.
	syl	pang
	pron	<p@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden brief sharp feeling, as of loneliness, physical pain, or hunger.
panga	ety	from a native E African word
panga	0.
	syl	pan+ga
	pron	<1p@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad heavy knife of E Africa, used as a tool or weapon.
Pangaea	ety	C20: from Greek, literally: all-earth
Pangaea	0.
	syl	Pan+gae:a
	pron	<p@n1JE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient landmass that is thought to have split up at the end of the Palaeozoic era into the continents of Gondwanaland and Laurasia.
pangenesis	0.
	syl	pan+gen+e:sis
	pron	<p@n1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a former theory of heredity, that each body cell produces hereditary particles that circulate in the blood before collecting in the reproductive cells. See also {{blastogenesis} (sense 1)}.
pangenetic	sub
	head	pangenesis
	syl	pan+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2p@nJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
pangenetically	sub
	head	pangenesis
	syl	pan+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Pan-Germanism	0.
	syl	Pan-Ger:man+ism
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 19th century
	def	the movement for the unification of Germany.
Pang-fou	0.
	syl	Pang-fou
	pron	<1p@G1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Pengpu}.
pangolin	ety	C18: from Malay peng-g*_oling, from g*_oling to roll over; from its ability to roll into a ball
pangolin	0.
	syl	pan+go+lin
	pron	<p@G1g*ulin>
	pos	n.
	def	any mammal of the order tropical Africa, S Asia, and Indonesia, having a body covered with overlapping horny scales and a long snout specialized for feeding on ants and termites. Also called: {scaly anteater}.
Pango Pango	0.
	syl	Pan+go Pan+go
	pron	<1pa:Gg*u> <1pa:Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Pago Pago}.
panhandle	H1.1.
	syl	pan+han+dle
	pron	<1p@n2h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a narrow strip of land that projects from one state into another.
panhandle	H1.2.
	syl	pan+han+dle
	pron	<1p@n2h@ndL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a South African city
	def	a plot of land without street frontage.
panhandle	ety	C19: probably a back formation from panhandler a person who begs with a pan
panhandle	H2.0.
	syl	pan+han+dle
	pron	<1p@n2h@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to accost and beg from (passers-by), esp. on the street.
panhandler	sub
	head	panhandle
	syl	pan+2han+dler
	pos	n.
Panhellenic	0.
	syl	Pan+hel+len+ic
	pron	<2p@nhe1lenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to all the Greeks, all Greece, or Panhellenism.
Panhellenism	0.
	syl	Pan+hel+len+ism
	pron	<2p@n1heli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle of or support for the union of all Greeks or all Greece.
Panhellenist	sub
	head	Panhellenism
	syl	Pan+1hel+len+ist
	pos	n.
Panhellenistic	sub
	head	Panhellenism
	syl	Pan+2hel+len+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
panic	ety	C17: from French panique, from New Latin p*_anicus, from Greek panikos emanating from P#7an, considered as the source of irrational fear
panic	1.
	syl	pan+ic
	pron	<1p@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden overwhelming feeling of terror or anxiety, esp. one affecting a whole group of people.
panic	2.
	syl	pan+ic
	pron	<1p@nik>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or resulting from such terror.
	exam	1	panic measures.
panics	infl
	head	panic
	syl	pan+ics
	pos	vb.
panicking	infl
	head	panic
	syl	pan+ick+ing
	pos	vb.
panicked	infl
	head	panic
	syl	pan+icked.
	pos	vb.
panic	3.
	syl	pan+ic
	pron	<1p@nik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel panic.
panicky	sub
	head	panic
	syl	pan+ick:y
	pos	adj.
Panic	0.
	syl	Pan+ic
	pron	<1p@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the god Pan.
panic grass	ety	C15 panic, from Latin p*_anicum, probably a back formation from p*_anicula, #7panicle 
panic grass	0.
	syl	pan+ic grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses of the genus such as millet, grown in warm and tropical regions for fodder and grain.
panicle	ety	C16: from Latin p*_anicula tuft, diminutive of panus thread, ultimately from Greek penos web; related to penion bobbin
panicle	0.
	syl	pan:i+cle
	pron	<1p@nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound raceme, as in the oat.
panicled	sub
	head	panicle
	syl	pan:i+cled
	pos	adj.
panicmonger	0.
	syl	pan:ic+mon:ger
	pron	<1p@nik2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spreads panic.
panic-struck	alt
	head	panic-stricken
	or	panic-stricken
	syl	pan:ic-struck
	pos	adj.
panic-stricken	0.
	or	panic-struck
	syl	pan:ic-strick:en
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by panic.
paniculated	alt
	head	paniculate
	or	paniculate
	syl	pa+nic:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
paniculate	0.
	or	paniculated
	syl	pa+nic:u+late
	pron	<p*1nikju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	growing or arranged in panicles.
	exam	1	a paniculate inflorescence.
paniculately	sub
	head	paniculate
	syl	pa+1nic:u+2late+ly
	pos	adv.
Panjabi	0.
	syl	Pan+ja+bi
	pron	<p^n1Ja:bi>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Punjabi}.
panjandrum	ety	C18: after a character, the Grand Panjandrum, in a nonsense work (1755) by Samuel Foote, English playwright and actor
panjandrum	0.
	syl	pan+jan+drum
	pron	<p@n1J@ndr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pompous self-important man.
Panjim	0.
	syl	Pan+jim
	pron	<1pa:n2Zim>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Indian union territory of Goa, Daman, and Diu: a port on the Arabian Sea on the coast of Goa. Pop.: 34953 (1971).
Pankhurst	1.
	syl	Pank:hurst
	pron	<1p@GkhR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Chris@.ta@.bel}. 1880-1958, English suffragette.
Pankhurst	2.
	syl	Pank:hurst
	pron	<1p@GkhR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	her mother, {Em@.me@.line}. 1858-1928, English suffragette leader, who founded the militant Women's Social and Political Union (1903).
Sylvia	3.
	head	Pankhurst
	syl	Syl:vi:a
	def	daughter of Emmeline Pankhurst. 1882-1960, English suffragette and pacifist.
pen-loaf	alt
	head	pan-loaf
	or	pan-loaf
	syl	pen-loaf
pan-loaf	xref
	or	pen-loaf
	syl	pan-loaf
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish and central Scot. dialect.
	def	a loaf of bread with a light crust all the way round. Often shortened to {pan}.
panmixia	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Greek #7pan -#7+ mixis act of mating
panmixis	alt
	head	panmixia
	or	panmixia
	syl	pan+mix+is
	pron	<p@n1miksis>
	pos	n.
panmixia	0.
	or	panmixis
	syl	pan+mix:i:a
	pron	<p@n1miksi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in population genetics
	def	random mating within an interbreeding population.
Panmunjom	0.
	syl	Pan+mun+jom
	pron	<1pa:n1mun1Jom>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in the de?!mili?!tarized zone of Korea: site of truce talks leading to the end of the Ko?!rean War (1950-53).
pannage	ety	C13: from Old French pasnage, ultimately from Latin pastion -, pasti*_o feeding, from pascere to feed
pannage	1.
	syl	pan+nage
	pron	<1p@niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pasturage for pigs, esp. in a forest.
pannage	2.
	syl	pan+nage
	pron	<1p@niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the right to pasture pigs in a forest.
pannage	3.
	syl	pan+nage
	pron	<1p@niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	payment for this.
pannage	4.
	syl	pan+nage
	pron	<1p@niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	acorns, beech mast, etc., on which pigs feed.
panne	ety	C19: via Old French, from Latin pinna wing, feather
panne	0.
	syl	panne
	pron	<p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight velvet fabric.
pannier	ety	C13: from Old French panier, from Latin p*_an*_arium basket for bread, from p*_anis bread
pannier	1.
	syl	pan+ni+er
	pron	<1p@ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large basket, esp. one of a pair slung over a beast of burden.
pannier	2.
	syl	pan+ni+er
	pron	<1p@ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of bags slung either side of the back wheel of a motor cycle, etc.
pannier	3.a.
	syl	pan+ni+er
	pron	<1p@ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hooped framework to distend a woman's skirt.
pannier	3.b.
	syl	pan+ni+er
	pron	<1p@ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two puffed out loops of material worn drawn back onto the hips to reveal the underskirt.
pannikin	ety	C19: from #7{pan %1}#7+ -#7kin 
pannikin	0.
	syl	pan+ni+kin
	pron	<1p@nikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small metal cup or pan.
pannikin boss	0.
	syl	pan+ni+kin boss
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person in charge of a few fellow-workers.
Pannonia	0.
	syl	Pan+no+ni:a
	pron	<p*1n*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the ancient world south and west of the Danube: made a Roman province in 6 #7a.d.
panocha	ety	Mexican Spanish, diminutive of Spanish pan bread, from Latin p*_anis 
panocha	1.
	syl	pa+no+cha
	pron	<p*1n*uC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse grade of sugar made in Mexico.
panocha	2.
	syl	pa+no+cha
	pron	<p*1n*uC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sweet made from brown sugar and milk, often with chopped nuts.
panoply	ety	C17: via French from Greek panoplia complete armour, from #7pan -#7+ hopla armour, pl. of hoplon tool
panoplies	infl
	head	panoply
	syl	pan:o+plies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
panoply	1.
	syl	pan:o+ply
	pron	<1p@n*pli>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete or magnificent array.
panoply	2.
	syl	pan:o+ply
	pron	<1p@n*pli>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire equipment of a warrior.
panoplied	sub
	head	panoply
	syl	pan:o+plied
	pos	adj.
panoptic	ety	C19: from Greek panopt*_es seeing everything, from #7pan -#7+ optos visible
panoptical	alt
	head	panoptic
	or	panoptic
	syl	pan+op+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
panoptic	0.
	or	panoptical
	syl	pan+op+tic
	pron	<p@n1optik>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking in all parts, aspects, etc., in a single view; all-embracing.
	exam	1	a panoptic survey.
panoptically	sub
	head	panoptic
	syl	pan+1op+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
panorama	ety	C18: from #7pan -#7+ Greek hor*_ama view
panorama	1.
	syl	pan:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2p@n*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive unbroken view, as of a landscape, in all directions.
panorama	2.
	syl	pan:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2p@n*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide or comprehensive survey.
	exam	1	a panorama of the week's events.
panorama	3.
	syl	pan:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2p@n*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large extended picture or series of pictures of a scene, unrolled before spectators a part at a time so as to appear continuous.
panorama	4.
	syl	pan:o+ra+ma
	pron	<2p@n*1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cyclorama}.
panoramic	sub
	head	panorama
	syl	pan:o+ram+ic
	pron	<2p@n*1r@mik>
	pos	adj.
panoramically	sub
	head	panorama
	syl	pan:o+1ram:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
panoramic sight	0.
	syl	pan:o+ram+ic sight
	pos	n.
	def	a type of artillery sight with a large field of view.
pan out	0.
	syl	pan out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to work out; turn out; result.
panpipes	0.
	syl	pan+pipes
	pron	<1p@n2pIps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; sing.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a number of reeds or whistles of graduated lengths bound together to form a musical wind instrument. Also called: {pipes of Pan, syrinx}.
Pan-Slavism	0.
	syl	Pan-Slav:ism
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 19th century
	def	the movement for the union of the Slavic peoples, esp. under the hegemony of tsarist Russia. &- {#!Pan-#!Slav@.ic}
pansophy	ety	C17: from New Latin pansophia; see #7pan -#7, -#7sophy 
pansophy	0.
	syl	pan+so+phy
	pron	<1p@ns*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	universal knowledge.
pansophic	sub
	head	pansophy
	or	pansophical
	syl	pan+soph+ic
	pron	<p@n1sofik>
	pos	adj.
pansophical	sub
	head	pansophy
	or	pansophic
	syl	pan+1soph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
pansophically	sub
	head	pansophy
	syl	pan+1soph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pansy	ety	C15: from Old French pens*'ee thought, from penser to think, from Latin pens*_are 
pansies	infl
	head	pansy
	syl	pan+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pansy	1.
	syl	pan+sy
	pron	<1p@nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	any violaceous garden plant that is a variety of having flowers with rounded velvety petals, white, yellow, or purple in colour. See also {wild pansy}.
pansy	2.
	syl	pan+sy
	pron	<1p@nzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an effeminate or homosexual man or boy.
pansy	3.a.
	syl	pan+sy
	pron	<1p@nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong violet colour.
pansy	3.b.
	syl	pan+sy
	pron	<1p@nzi>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a pansy carpet.
pant	ety	C15: from Old French pantaisier, from Greek phantasioun to have visions, from phantasia #7fantasy 
pant	1.
	syl	pant
	pron	<p@nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breathe with noisy deep gasps, as when out of breath from exertion or excitement.
pant	2.
	syl	pant
	pron	<p@nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say (something) while breathing thus.
pant	3.
	syl	pant
	pron	<p@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to have a frantic desire (for); yearn.
pant	4.
	syl	pant
	pron	<p@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pulsate; throb rapidly.
pant	5.
	syl	pant
	pron	<p@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of panting.
pant	6.
	syl	pant
	pron	<p@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short deep gasping noise; puff.
Pantagruel	0.
	syl	Pan:ta:gru:el
	pron	<2p@nt*gru:1el>
	pos	n.
	def	a gigantic prince, noted for his ironical bufoonery, in Rabelais' satire (1534). &- {@!Pan+ta+gru+#!el+i@.an} &- {@!Pan+ta+#!gru+el+ism} &- {@!Pan+ta+#!gru+el+ist}
pantalets	ety	C19: diminutive of #7pantaloons 
pantalettes	alt
	head	pantalets
	or	pantalets
	syl	pan+ta+lettes
	pron	<2p@nt*1lets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pantalets	1.
	or	pantalettes
	syl	pan+ta+lets
	pron	<2p@nt*1lets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long drawers, usually trimmed with ruffles, extending below the skirts: worn during the early and mid-19th century.
pantalets	2.
	or	pantalettes
	syl	pan+ta+lets
	pron	<2p@nt*1lets>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of ruffles for the ends of such drawers.
pantaloon	ety	C16: from French Pantalon, from Italian Pan?!talone, local nickname for a Venetian, probably from San Pan?!taleone, a fouth-century Venetian saint
pantaloon	1.
	syl	pan+ta+loon
	pron	<2p@nt*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	usage	in pantomime
	def	an absurd old man, the butt of the clown's tricks.
pantaloon	2.
	syl	pan+ta+loon
	pron	<2p@nt*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	usage	usually cap.; in commedia dell'arte
	def	a lecherous old merchant dressed in pantaloons.
pantaloons	1.
	syl	pan+ta+loons
	pron	<2p@nt*1lu:nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men's tight-fitting trou?!sers: worn in the 19th century.
pantaloons	2.
	syl	pan+ta+loons
	pron	<2p@nt*1lu:nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal or facetious.
	def	any trousers, esp. baggy ones.
pantechnicon	ety	C19: from #7pan -#7+ Greek tekhnikon relating to the arts, from tekhn*_e art; originally the name of a London bazaar, the building later being used as a furniture warehouse
pantechnicon	1.
	syl	pan+tech+ni+con
	pron	<p@n1teknik*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large van, esp. one used for furniture removals.
pantechnicon	2.
	syl	pan+tech+ni+con
	pron	<p@n1teknik*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a warehouse where furniture is stored.
Pantelleria	0.
	syl	Pan+tel+le+ri:a
	pron	Italian <2pantAllA1rEa>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian island in the Mediterranean, between Sicily and Tunisia: of volcanic origin; used by the Romans as a place of banishment. Pop.: 8327 (1971). Area: 83 sq. km (32 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Cossyra}.
Pan-Teutonism	0.
	syl	Pan-Teu:ton+ism
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Pan-Germanism}.
pantheism	1.
	syl	pan+the:ism
	pron	<1p@nTi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that God is the transcendent reality of which man, nature, and the material universe are manifestations.
pantheism	2.
	syl	pan+the:ism
	pron	<1p@nTi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any doctrine that regards God as identical with the material universe or the forces of nature.
pantheism	3.
	syl	pan+the:ism
	pron	<1p@nTi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	readiness to worship all or a large number of gods. &- {#!pan+the@.ist}
pantheistic	sub
	head	pantheism
	or	pantheistical
	syl	pan+the:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
pantheistical	sub
	head	pantheism
	or	pantheistic
	syl	pan+the:1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
pantheistically	sub
	head	pantheism
	syl	pan+the:1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pantheon	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek Pantheion, from #7pan -#7+ -theios divine, from theos god
pantheon	1.
	syl	pan+the+on
	pron	<p@n1TE*n>, <1p@nTi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greece or Rome
	def	a temple to all the gods.
pantheon	2.
	syl	pan+the+on
	pron	<p@n1TE*n>, <1p@nTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	all the gods collectively of a religion.
pantheon	3.
	syl	pan+the+on
	pron	<p@n1TE*n>, <1p@nTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a monument or building commemorating a nation's dead heroes.
Pantheon	0.
	syl	Pan+the+on
	pron	<p@n1TE*n>, <1p@nTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular temple in Rome dedicated to all the gods, built by Agrippa in 27 #7b.c., rebuilt by Hadrian 120-24 #7a.d., and used since 609 #7a.d. as a Christian church.
panther	ety	C14: from Old French pant*`ere, from Latin panth*_era, from Greek panth*_er; perhaps related to Sanskrit pundar*_ika tiger
panthers	infl
	head	panther
	or	panther
	syl	pan+thers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
panther	infl
	or	panthers
	syl	pan+ther.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
panther	1.
	syl	pan+ther
	pron	<1p@nT*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{leopard} (sense 1)}, esp. the black variety ({black panther) }.
panther	2.
	syl	pan+ther
	pron	<1p@nT*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various related animals, esp. the puma.
panties	0.
	syl	pant:ies
	pron	<1p@ntiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of women's or children's underpants.
pantihose	0.
	syl	pan+ti+hose
	pron	<1p@nti2h*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {tights}.
pantile	1.
	syl	pan+tile
	pron	<1p@n2tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a roofing tile, with an S-shaped cross section, laid so that the downward curve of one tile overlaps the upward curve of the adjoining tile.
pantile	2.
	syl	pan+tile
	pron	<1p@n2tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a tapering roofing tile with a semicircular cross section, laid alternately so that the convex side of one tile overlaps the concave side of adjoining tiles.
pantisocracy	ety	C18: from Greek, from #7panto- + isos equal+-#7cracy 
pantisocracy	0.
	syl	pan+ti+soc+ra+cy
	pron	<2p@nti1sokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a community, social group, etc., in which all have rule and everyone is equal.
pantos	infl
	head	panto
	syl	pan+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
panto	0.
	syl	pan+to
	pron	<1p@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {pan?!to?!mime}.
panto-	ety	from Greek pant-, pas 
pantofle	ety	C15: from French pantoufle, from Old Italian pantofola, perhaps from Medieval Greek pantophellos shoe made of cork, from #7panto -#7+ phellos cork
pantoffle	infl
	head	pantofle
	or	pantoufle
	syl	pan+tof+fle
	pron	<p@n1tofL>
	pos	n.
pantoufle	infl
	head	pantofle
	or	pantoffle
	syl	pan+tou+fle
	pron	<p@n1tu:fL>
	pos	n.
pantofle	0.
	syl	pan+tof+le
	pron	<p@n1tofL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a kind of slipper.
pantograph	1.
	syl	pan+to+graph
	pron	<1p@nt*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument consisting of pivoted levers for copying drawings, maps, etc., to any desired scale.
pantograph	2.
	syl	pan+to+graph
	pron	<1p@nt*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a sliding type of current collector, esp. a diamond-shaped frame mounted on a train roof in contact with an overhead wire. &- {pan+tog+ra+pher} (p@an#!t$Agr$$f$$)
pantographic	sub
	head	pantograph
	syl	pan+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2p@nt*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
pantographically	sub
	head	pantograph
	syl	pan+to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pantography	sub
	head	pantograph
	syl	pan+1tog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
pantomime	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek pantom*_imos; see #7panto -#7, mime 
pantomime	1.a.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of play performed at Christmas time characterized by farce, music, lavish sets, stock roles, and topical jokes.
pantomime	1.b.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pantomime horse.
pantomime	2.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical entertainment in which words are replaced by gestures and bodily actions.
pantomime	3.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	n.
	def	action without words as a means of expression.
pantomime	4.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	an actor in a dumbshow.
pantomime	5.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a confused or farcical situation.
pantomime	6.
	syl	pan+to+mime
	pron	<1p@nt*2mIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {mime}.
pantomimic	sub
	head	pantomime
	syl	pan+to+mim+ic
	pron	<2p@nt*1mimik>
	pos	adj.
pantomimist	sub
	head	pantomime
	syl	pan+to+mim+ist
	pron	<1p@nt*2mImist>
	pos	n.
pantothenic acid	ety	C20: from Greek pantothen from every side
pantothenic acid	0.
	syl	pan+to+then+ic ac:id
	pron	<2p@nt*1Tenik>
	pos	n.
	def	an oily acid that is a vitamin of the B complex: occurs widely in animal and vegetable foods and is essential for cell growth. Formula: C\1\9H\1\7NO\5.
pantoum	ety	C19: via French from Malay pantun 
pantoum	0.
	syl	pan+toum
	pron	<p@n1tu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse form consisting of a series of quatrains in which the second and fourth lines of each verse are repeated as the first and third lines of the next.
pantry	ety	C13: via Anglo-Norman, from Old French paneterie store for bread, ultimately from Latin p*_anis bread
pantries	infl
	head	pantry
	syl	pan+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pantry	0.
	syl	pan+try
	pron	<1p@ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	a small room or cupboard in which provisions, cooking utensils, etc., are kept; larder.
pants	ety	C19: shortened from pantaloons; see #7pantaloon 
pants	1.
	syl	pants
	pron	<p@nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an undergarment covering from the waist to the thighs or knees.
pants	2.
	syl	pants
	pron	<p@nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {trousers}.
pantscare	infl
	head	pants
	syl	pantscare
etc	infl
	head	pants
	syl	etc.
the pants off	infl
	head	pants
	syl	the pants off.
bore	3.
	head	pants
	syl	bore
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bore, scare, etc., extremely.
pantsuit	0.
	syl	pant+suit
	pron	<1p@nt2sju:t>, <-2su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {trouser suit}.
panty girdle	0.
	syl	pant:y gir+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a foundation garment with a crotch, often of lighter material than a girdle.
pantywaist	ety	C20: originally a child's garment of trousers buttoned to a jacket at the waist
pantywaist	0.
	syl	pant:y+waist
	pron	<1p@nti2wAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a man or boy considered as childish, lacking in courage, etc.
panzer	ety	C20: from German, from Middle High German, from Old French panciere coat of mail, from Latin pantex #7paunch 
panzer	1.
	syl	pan+zer
	pron	<1p@nz*>, German <1pants*r>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the fast mechanized armoured units employed by the German army in World War II.
	exam	1	a panzer attack.
panzer	2.
	syl	pan+zer
	pron	<1p@nz*>, German <1pants*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle belonging to a panzer unit, esp. a tank.
panzer	3.
	syl	pan+zer
	pron	<1p@nz*>, German <1pants*r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	armoured troops.
Pao de Ac'ucar	0.
	syl	P?~ao de A:*,c*'u+car
	pron	<1p*~*un>, <di> <a1sukar>
	pos	n.
	def	the Brazilian name for the {Sugar Loaf Mountain}.
Pao-ting	alt
	head	Paoting
	or	Paoting
	syl	Pao-ting
	pron	<1pau1tiG>
	pos	n.
Paoting	0.
	or	Pao-ting
	syl	Pao+ting
	pron	<1pau1tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in N Hopeh province. Former name: {Tsingyuan}.
Paotow	0.
	syl	Pao+tow
	pron	<1pau1tau>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N China, in the central Inner Mongolian AR on the Yellow River. Pop.: 920000 (1970 est.).
pap	ety	C15: from Middle Low German pappe, via Medieval Latin from Latin papp*_are to eat; compare Dutch pap, Italian pappa 
pap	H1.1.
	syl	pap
	pron	<p@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any soft or semiliquid food, such as bread softened with milk, esp. for babies or invalids; mash.
pap	H1.2.
	syl	pap
	pron	<p@p>
	pos	n.
	def	worthless or oversimplified ideas, etc.; drivel.
	exam	1	intellectual pap.
pap	ety	C12: of Scandinavian origin, imitative of a sucking sound; compare Latin papilla nipple, Sanskrit pippalaka 
pap	H2.1.
	syl	pap
	pron	<p@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a nipple or teat.
pap	H2.2.a.
	syl	pap
	pron	<p@p>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a breast or nipple, such as (formerly) one of a pair of rounded hilltops.
pap	H2.2.b.
	syl	pap
	pron	<p@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	the Pap of Glencoe.
papa	ety	C17: from French, a children's word for father; compare Late Latin p*_apa, Greek pappa 
papa	H1.0.
	syl	pa:pa
	pron	<p*1pa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an informal word for {father}.
papa	ety	C16: from Italian
papa	H2.0.
	syl	pa:pa
	pron	<1pa:pa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another name for the {pope}.
papacy	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin p*_ap*_atia, from p*_apa #7pope 
papacies	infl
	head	papacy
	syl	pa+pa+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papacy	1.
	syl	pa+pa+cy
	pron	<1pAp*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or term of office of a pope.
papacy	2.
	syl	pa+pa+cy
	pron	<1pAp*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of government in the Roman Catholic Church in which the pope is head.
George	infl
	head	Papadopoulos
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Papadopoulos	0.
	syl	Pa:pa:do:pou:los
	pron	<2p@p*1dop*l*s>, Greek <papa1Dcpulcs>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, Greek army officer and statesman; prime minister (1967-73) and president (1973) in Greece's military government.
papain	ety	C19: from #7papaya 
papain	0.
	syl	pa+pa+in
	pron	<p*1pAin>, <-1pIin>
	pos	n.
	def	a proteolytic enzyme occurring in the unripe fruit of the papaya tree, used as a meat tenderizer and in medicine as an aid to protein digestion.
papal	0.
	syl	pa+pal
	pron	<1pApL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pope or the papacy.
papally	sub
	head	papal
	syl	1pa+pal+ly
	pos	adv.
papal cross	0.
	syl	pa+pal cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross with three crosspieces.
Papal States	0.
	syl	Pa+pal States
	pos	n.
	def	the temporal domain of the popes in central Italy from 756 #7a.d. until the unification of Italy in 1870. Also called: {States of the Church}.
Andreas (George)	infl
	head	Papandreou
	syl	An:dre:as (George)
	pron	<an1dreas>
	pos	n.
Papandreou	0.
	syl	Pa:pan:dre:ou
	pron	<2p@p*n1drAu:>, Greek <papan1Dreu>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, Greek economist and socialist politician.
papaveraceous	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin pap*_aver #7poppy 
papaveraceous	0.
	syl	pa+pa+ver:a+ceous
	pron	<p*2pAv*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants having large showy flowers and a cylindrical seed capsule with pores beneath the lid: includes the poppies and greater celandine.
papaverine	ety	C19: from Latin pap*_aver #7poppy 
papaverine	0.
	syl	pa+pa+ver+ine
	pron	<p*1pAv*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline almost insoluble alkaloid found in opium and used as an antispasmodic to treat coronary spasms and certain types of colic. Formula: C\2\0H\2\1NO\4.
papaw	ety	C16: from Spanish #7papaya 
pawpaw	alt
	head	papaw
	or	papaw
	syl	paw+paw
	pron	<1pc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
papaw	1.
	or	pawpaw
	syl	pa+paw
	pron	<1pc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {custard apple}.
papaw	1.a.
	or	pawpaw
	syl	pa+paw
	pron	<1pc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bush or small tree, of central North America, having small fleshy edible fruit: family
papaw	1.b.
	or	pawpaw
	syl	pa+paw
	pron	<1pc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
papaw	2.
	or	pawpaw
	syl	pa+paw
	pron	<1pc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {papaya}.
papaya	ety	C15 papaye, from Spanish papaya, from an American Indian language; compare Carib ababai 
papaya	1.
	syl	pa+pa+ya
	pron	<p*1pI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian evergreen tree, with a crown of large dissected leaves and large green hanging fruit: family
papaya	2.
	syl	pa+pa+ya
	pron	<p*1pI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, having a yellow sweet edible pulp and small black seeds.
papaya	xref
	syl	pa+pa+ya
	pron	<p*1pI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pawpaw}.
papayan	sub
	head	papaya
	syl	pa+1pa+yan
	pos	adj.
Papeete	0.
	syl	Pa+pe+e:te
	pron	<2pa:pi1Eti>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of French Polynesia, on the NW coast of Tahiti: one of the largest towns in the S Pacific. Pop.: 25342 (1971).
Franz von	infl
	head	Papen
	syl	Franz von
	pron	<frants fcn). 1879-1969, GArman statAsman; chancAllor (1932>
	pos	n.
Papen	0.
	syl	Pa:pen
	pron	German <1pa:pN>
	pos	n.
	def	and vice chancellor (1933-34) under Hitler, whom he was instrumental in bringing to power.
paper	ety	C14: from Latin #7papyrus 
paper	1.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance made from cellulose fibres derived from rags, wood, etc., often with other additives, and formed into flat thin sheets suitable for writing on, decorating walls, etc.
paper	2.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a single piece of such material, esp. if written or printed on.
paper	3.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	documents for establishing the identity of the bearer; credentials.
paper	4.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {ship's papers}. official documents relating to the ownership, cargo, etc., of a ship.
paper	5.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	collected diaries, letters, etc.
paper	6.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {newspaper} or {wallpaper}.
paper	7.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Government.
	def	See {white paper, green paper, command paper}.
paper	8.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lecture or short published treatise on a specific subject.
paper	9.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short essay, as by a student.
paper	10.a.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of written examination questions.
paper	10.b.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the student's answers.
paper	11.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	See {commercial paper}.
paper	12.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre slang.
	def	a free ticket.
on paper	13.
	head	paper
	syl	on paper.
	def	in theory, as opposed to fact.
	exam	1	it was a good idea on paper, but failed in practice.
paper	14.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of paper.
	exam	1	paper cups do not last long.
paper	15.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin like paper.
	exam	1	paper walls.
paper	16.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	existing only in theory.
	exam	1	paper expenditure.
paper	17.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place in writing.
	exam	1	paper battles.
paper	18.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover (walls) with wallpaper.
paper	19.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or furnish with paper.
paper	20.
	syl	pa+per
	pron	<1pAp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theatre slang.
	def	to fill (a performance, etc.) by giving away free tickets (esp. in the phrase {paper the house) }.
paperer	sub
	head	paper
	syl	pa+per+er
	pos	n.
paperback	1.
	syl	pa:per+back
	pron	<1pAp*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or edition with covers made of flexible card, sold relatively cheaply. Compare {hardback}.
paperback	2.
	syl	pa:per+back
	pron	<1pAp*2b@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or denoting a paperback or publication of paperbacks.
paperbark	0.
	syl	pa:per+bark
	pron	<1pAp*2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian myrtaceous trees of the genus esp. of swampy regions, having spear-shaped leaves and papery bark that can be peeled off in thin layers.
paperboard	0.a.
	syl	pa:per+board
	pron	<1pAp*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick cardboard made of compressed layers of paper pulp; pasteboard.
paperboard	0.b.
	syl	pa:per+board
	pron	<1pAp*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a paperboard box.
paperboy	0.
	syl	pa:per+boy
	pron	<1pAp*2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy employed to deliver newspapers, etc. &- {#!pa@.per+@!girl}
paper chase	0.
	syl	pa+per chase
	pos	n.
	def	a cross-country run in which a runner lays a trail of paper for others to follow.
paperclip	0.
	syl	pa:per+clip
	pron	<1pAp*2klip>
	pos	n.
	def	a clip for holding sheets of paper together; esp. one made of bent wire.
paper-cutter	0.
	syl	pa:per-cut:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for cutting paper, usually a blade mounted over a table on which paper can be aligned.
paperhanger	1.
	syl	pa:per+hang:er
	pron	<1pAp*2h@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hangs wallpaper as an occupation.
paperhanger	2.
	syl	pa:per+hang:er
	pron	<1pAp*2h@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a counterfeiter.
paperhanging	sub
	head	paperhanger
	syl	pa:per+2hang:ing
	pos	n.
paperknives	infl
	head	paperknife
	syl	pa:per+knives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paperknife	0.
	syl	pa:per+knife
	pron	<1pAp*2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a knife with a comparatively blunt blade, esp. one of wood, bone, etc., for opening sealed envelopes, etc.
paper money	0.
	syl	pa+per mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	paper currency issued by the government or the central bank as legal tender and which circulates as a substitute for specie.
paper mulberry	0.
	syl	pa+per mul+ber:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a small moraceous E Asian tree, the inner bark of which was formerly used for making paper in Japan. See also {tapa}.
paper nautilus	0.
	syl	pa+per nau+ti+lus
	pos	n.
	def	any cephalopod mollusc of the genus esp. warm and tropical seas, having a papery external spiral shell: order (octopods). Also called: {argonaut}. Compare {pearly nautilus}.
paper over	0.
	syl	pa+per o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal (something controversial or unpleasant).
paper tape	0.
	syl	pa+per tape
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of paper used in computers, telex machines etc., for recording information in the form of rows of either six or eight holes, some or all of which are punched to produce a combination used as a discrete code symbol.
paper tiger	ety	C20: translation of a Chinese phrase first applied to the U.S.
paper tiger	0.
	syl	pa+per ti+ger
	pos	n.
	def	a nation, institution, etc., that appears powerful but is in fact weak or insignificant.
paperweight	0.
	syl	pa:per+weight
	pron	<1pAp*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small heavy object, placed on loose papers to prevent them from scattering.
paperwork	0.
	syl	pa:per+work
	pron	<1pAp*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	clerical work, such as the completion of forms or the writing of reports or letters.
papeterie	ety	C19: from French, from papetier maker of paper, from papier #7paper 
papeterie	0.
	syl	pap+e:terie
	pron	<1p@p*tri>, French <pap1tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a box or case for papers and other writing materials.
Paphian	1.
	syl	Pa+phi+an
	pron	<1pAfi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Paphos.
Paphian	2.
	syl	Pa+phi+an
	pron	<1pAfi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Aphrodite.
Paphian	3.
	syl	Pa+phi+an
	pron	<1pAfi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of sexual love.
Paphlagonia	0.
	syl	Paph+la+go+ni:a
	pron	<2p@fl*1g*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country and Roman province in N Asia Minor, on the Black Sea.
Paphos	H1.0.
	syl	Pa+phos
	pron	<1pAfos>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SW Cyprus, near the sites of two ancient cities: famous as the centre of Aphrodite worship and traditionally the place at which she landed after her birth among the waves.
Paphus	alt
	head	Paphos
	or	Paphos
	syl	Pa:phus
	pron	<1pAfos>, <1pAf*s>, <1pAf*s>
	pos	n.
Paphos	H2.0.
	or	Paphus
	syl	Pa:phos
	pron	<1pAfos>, <1pAf*s>, <1pAf*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Pygmalion and Galatea, who succeeded his father on the throne of Cyprus.
Papiamento	ety	Spanish, from papia talk
Papiamento	0.
	syl	Pa+pia+men+to
	pron	Spanish <2papja1mAnto>
	pos	n.
	def	a creolized Spanish spoken in the Netherlands Antilles.
papier coll'e	ety	French, literally: glued paper
papier coll'e	0.
	syl	pa+pier col+l*'e
	qual	French
	def	papje k@$#!le) a type of collage, usually of an abstract design.
papier-mach'e	ety	C18: from French, literally: chewed paper
papier-mach'e	1.
	syl	pa:pier-m*^a:ch*'e
	pron	<2p@pjA1m@SA>, French <papjAma1SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard strong substance suitable for painting on, made of paper pulp or layers of paper mixed with paste, size, etc., and moulded when moist. {~}
papier-mach'e	2.
	syl	pa:pier-m*^a:ch*'e
	pron	<2p@pjA1m@SA>, French <papjAma1SA>
	pos	n.
	def	made of papier-m*^ach*'e.
papilionaceous	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin p*_apili*_o butterfly
papilionaceous	0.
	syl	pa+pil:i:o+na+ceous
	pron	<p*2pili*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of leguminous plants having irregular flowers: includes peas, beans, clover, alfalfa, gorse, and broom.
papilla	ety	C18: from Latin: nipple; related to Latin papula pimple
papillae	infl
	head	papilla
	syl	pa+pil+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papilla	1.
	syl	pa+pil+la
	pron	<p*1pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the small projection of tissue at the base of a hair, tooth, or feather.
papilla	2.
	syl	pa+pil+la
	pron	<p*1pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other similar protuberance.
papilla	3.
	syl	pa+pil+la
	pron	<p*1pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute blunt hair or process occurring in plants.
papillary	sub
	head	papilla
	syl	pa+1pil+lar:y
	pos	adj.
papillate	sub
	head	papilla
	or	papillose
	syl	pap+il+late
	pos	adj.
papillose	sub
	head	papilla
	or	papillate
	syl	pap+il+lose
	pos	adj.
papilloma	ety	C19: from #7papilla+ -#7oma 
papillomata	infl
	head	papilloma
	or	papillomas
	syl	pap+il+lo+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papillomas	infl
	head	papilloma
	or	papillomata
	syl	pap+il+lo+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papilloma	0.
	syl	pap+il+lo+ma
	pron	<2p@pi1l*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a benign tumour derived from epithelial tissue and forming a rounded or lobulated mass.
papillomatous	sub
	head	papilloma
	syl	pap+il+1lo+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
papillomatosis	sub
	head	papilloma
	syl	pap+il+2lo+ma+1to+sis
	pos	n.
papillon	ety	French: butterfly, from Latin p*_apili*_o 
papillon	0.
	syl	pap+il+lon
	pron	<1p@pi2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of toy spaniel with large ears.
papillote	ety	C18: from French #7papillon 
papillote	1.
	syl	pap+il+lote
	pron	<1p@pi2l*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a paper frill around cutlets, etc.
en papillote	2.
	head	papillote
	syl	en papillote.
	usage	of food
	def	cooked in oiled greaseproof paper or foil.
papist	ety	C16: from French papiste, from Church Latin p*_apa #7pope 
papist	0.
	syl	pa+pist
	pron	<1pApist>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Usually disparaging.
	usage	often cap.
	def	another term for {Roman Catholic}.
papistical	sub
	head	papist
	or	papistic
	syl	pa+1pis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
papistic	sub
	head	papist
	or	papistical
	syl	pa+1pis+tic
	pos	adj.
papistry	sub
	head	papist
	syl	pa+pist+ry
	pos	n.
papoose	ety	C17: from Algonquian papoos 
pappoose	alt
	head	papoose
	or	papoose
	syl	pap+poose
	pron	<p*1pu:s>
	pos	n.
papoose	0.
	or	pappoose
	syl	pa+poose
	pron	<p*1pu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an American Indian baby or child.
pappus	ety	C18: via New Latin, from Greek pappos grandfather, old man, old man's beard, hence: pappus, down
pappi	infl
	head	pappus
	syl	pap+pi
	pron	<1p@pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pappus	0.
	syl	pap+pus
	pron	<1p@p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of fine feathery hairs surrounding the fruit in composite plants, such as thistle; aids dispersal of the fruits by the wind.
pappose	sub
	head	pappus
	or	pappous
	syl	pap+pose
	pos	adj.
pappous	sub
	head	pappus
	or	pappose
	syl	pap+pous
	pos	adj.
pappier	infl
	head	pappy
	syl	pap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
pappiest	infl
	head	pappy
	syl	pap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
pappy	H1.0.
	syl	pap+py
	pron	<1p@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling pap; mushy.
pappies	infl
	head	pappy
	syl	pap+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pappy	H2.0.
	syl	pap+py
	pron	<1p@pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {father}.
paprika	ety	C19: via Hungarian from Serbian, from papar #7pepper 
paprika	1.
	syl	pap+ri+ka
	pron	<1p@prik*>, <p@1prE->
	pos	n.
	def	a mild powdered seasoning made from a sweet variety of red pepper.
paprika	2.
	syl	pap+ri+ka
	pron	<1p@prik*>, <p@1prE->
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit or plant from which this seasoning is obtained.
Pap test	ety	C20: named after George Papanicolaou (1883-1962), U.S. anatomist, who devised it
Pap tesmear	alt
	head	Pap test
	or	Pap test
	syl	Pap tesmear
	pos	n.
Pap test	0.
	or	Pap tesmear
	syl	Pap test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an examination of stained cells in a smear taken of bodily secretions, esp. those from the vagina or uterus, for detection of cancer.
Territory of	1.
	head	Papua
	syl	Territory of.
	def	a former territory of Australia, consisting of SE New Guinea and adjacent islands: now part of Papua New Guinea. Former name (1888-1906): {British New Guinea}.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Papua
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Coral Sea in the SE coast of New Guinea.
Papuan	1.
	syl	Pa+pu:an
	pron	<1p@pju*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Papua or any of the languages spoken there. {~}
Papuan	2.
	syl	Pa+pu:an
	pron	<1p@pju*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Papua New Guinea.
Papuan	3.
	syl	Pa+pu:an
	pron	<1p@pju*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	any of several languages of Papua New Guinea that apparently do not belong to the Malayo-Polynesian family.
Papua New Guinea	0.
	syl	Pa+pu:a New Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	a country in the SW Pacific; consists of the E half of New Guinea, the Bismarck Archipelago, the W Solomon Islands, Trobriand Islands, D'Entrecasteaux Islands, Woodlark Island, and the Louisiade Archipelago; administered by Australia from 1949 until 1975, when it became an inde?!pendent member of the Commonwealth. Currency: kina. Capital: Port Moresby. Pop.: 2184986 (1966). Area: 461693 sq. km (178260 sq. miles).
papule	ety	C19: from Latin papula pustule, pimple
papula	alt
	head	papule
	or	papule
	syl	pap:u+la
	pron	<1p@pjul*>
	pos	n.
papules	infl
	head	papule
	or	papulae
	syl	pap+ules
	pron	<-ju2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papulae	infl
	head	papule
	or	papules
	syl	pap+u+lae
	pron	<-ju2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papule	0.
	or	papula
	syl	pap+ule
	pron	<1p@pju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small solid usually round elevation of the skin.
papular	sub
	head	papule
	syl	pap:u+lar
	pos	adj.
papuliferous	sub
	head	papule
	syl	pap:u+1lif+er+ous
	pos	adj.
papyraceous	0.
	syl	pap:y+ra+ceous
	pron	<2p@pi1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, made of, or resembling paper.
papyrology	0.
	syl	pap:y+rol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@pi1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of ancient papyri. &- {pap@.y+ro+log@.i+cal} (@!p@ap$Ir$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) &- {@!pap@.y+#!rol@.o+gist}
papyrus	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek pap*_uros reed used in making paper
papyri	infl
	head	papyrus
	or	papyruses
	syl	pa+py+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papyruses	infl
	head	papyrus
	or	papyri
	syl	pa+py+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
papyrus	1.
	syl	pa+py+rus
	pron	<p*1pIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall aquatic cyperaceous plant, of S Europe and N and central Africa with small green-stalked flowers arranged like umbrella spokes around the stem top.
papyrus	2.
	syl	pa+py+rus
	pron	<p*1pIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of paper made from the stem pith of this plant, used by the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans.
papyrus	3.
	syl	pa+py+rus
	pron	<p*1pIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient document written on this paper.
par	ety	C17: from Latin p*_ar equal, on a level; see #7{peer %1}
par	1.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	an accepted level or standard, such as an average (esp. in the phrase {up to par) }.
par	2.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of equality (esp. in the phrase {on a par with) }.
par	3.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	the established value of the unit of one national currency in terms of the unit of another where both are based on the same metal standard.
par	4.a.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {par value}.
par	4.b.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of equality between the current market value of a share, bond, etc., and its face value (the {nominal par) }. This equality is indicated by {at par}, while {above} {below) par} indicates that the market value is above (or below) face value.
par	5.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	an estimated standard score for a hole or course that a good player should make.
	exam	1	par for the course was 72.
par	6.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	adj.
	def	average or normal.
par	7.
	syl	par
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Commerce.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or relating to par.
	exam	1	par value.
par	1.
	syl	par.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	paragraph.
par	2.
	syl	par.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	parallel.
par	3.
	syl	par.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	parenthesis.
par	4.
	syl	par.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	parish.
Par	0.
	syl	Par.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Paraguay.
par-	0.
	syl	par-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {{para-%1}} before a vowel.
para	ety	C17: Serbo-Croatian, via Turkish from Persian p*_arah piece, portion
paras	infl
	head	para
	or	para
	syl	pa:ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
para	infl
	or	paras
	syl	pa:ra.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
para	0.
	syl	pa:ra
	pron	<1pa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Yugoslavian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a dinar.
para	1.
	syl	pa:ra
	pron	<1p@r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a parachutist, esp. a soldier.
para	2.
	syl	pa:ra
	pron	<1p@r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	paragraph.
Par'a	1.
	syl	Pa:r*'a
	pron	Portuguese <pa1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N Brazil, on the Atlantic: mostly dense tropical rain forest. Capital: Bel*'em. Pop.: 2167018 (1970). Area: 1248042 sq. km (474896 sq. miles).
Par'a	2.
	syl	Pa:r*'a
	pron	Portuguese <pa1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Bel*'em}.
Par'a	3.
	syl	Pa:r*'a
	pron	Portuguese <pa1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	an estuary in N Brazil into which flow the Tocantins River and a branch of the Amazon. Length: about 320 km (200 miles).
para-	ety	from Greek para (prep.) alongside, beyond
para-	H1.1.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	beside; near.
	exam	1	pa?!rameter;
	exam	2	parathyroid.
para-	H1.2.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	beyond.
	exam	1	parapsychology.
para-	H1.3.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	resem?!bling.
	exam	1	paramnesia.
para-	H1.4.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	defective; abnormal.
	exam	1	paraesthesia.
para-	H1.5.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	subsidiary to.
	exam	1	paraphysis.
para-	H1.6.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel; usually in italics
	def	denoting that an organic compound contains a benzene ring with substitu?!ents attached to atoms that are directly opposite across the ring (the 1,4- positions).
	exam	1	paradinitrobenzene;
	exam	2	para
para-	H1.7.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting an isomer, polymer, or compound related to a specified compound.
	exam	1	paraldehyde;
	exam	2	paracasein.
para-	H1.8.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting the form of a diatomic substance in which the spins of the two constituent atoms are antiparallel.
	exam	1	parahydrogen.
para-	ety	via French from Italian para-, from parare to defend, shield against, ultimately from Latin par*_are to prepare
para-	H2.0.
	syl	par:a-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an object that acts as a protection against something.
	exam	1	parachute;
	exam	2	parasol.
para-aminobenzoic acid	0.
	syl	par:a-a:mi:no+ben:zo+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	an acid present in yeast and liver: used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals. Formula: C\6H\4(NH\2)COOH.
parabasis	ety	C19: from Greek, from parabanein to step forward
parabases	infl
	head	parabasis
	syl	pa+rab:a+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parabasis	0.
	syl	pa+rab:a+sis
	pron	<p*1r@b*sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Greek comedy
	def	an address from the chorus to the audience.
parabiosis	ety	C20: from #7para -%1+Greek bi*_osis manner of life, from bios life
parabiosis	1.
	syl	par:a+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2p@r*bI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural union of two individuals, such as Siamese twins, so that they share a common circulation of the blood.
parabiosis	2.
	syl	par:a+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2p@r*bI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar union induced for experimental or therapeutic purposes.
parabiotic	sub
	head	parabiosis
	syl	par:a+bi+ot+ic
	pron	<2p@r*bI1otik>
	pos	adj.
parablast	ety	C19: from #7para -%1+-#7blast 
parablast	0.
	syl	par:a+blast
	pron	<1p@r*2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	the yolk of an egg, such as a hen's egg, that undergoes meroblastic cleavage.
parablastic	sub
	head	parablast
	syl	par:a+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
parable	ety	C14: from Old French parabole, from Latin parabola comparison, from Greek parabol*_e analogy, from paraballein to throw alongside, from #7{para -%1}#7+ ballein to throw
parable	1.
	syl	par:a+ble
	pron	<1p@r*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short story that uses familiar events to illustrate a religious or ethical situation.
parable	2.
	syl	par:a+ble
	pron	<1p@r*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the stories of this kind told by Jesus Christ.
parabolist	sub
	head	parable
	syl	pa+rab:o+list
	pron	<p*1r@b*list>
	pos	n.
parabola	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek parabol*_e a setting alongside; see #7parable 
parabola	0.
	syl	pa+rab:o+la
	pron	<p*1r@b*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a conic section formed by the intersection of a cone by a plane parallel to the generator. Standard equation.
	exam	1	y%2
parabolic	H1.1.
	syl	par:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or shaped like a parabola.
parabolic	H1.2.
	syl	par:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a paraboloid.
	exam	1	a parabolic mirror.
parabolical	alt
	head	parabolic
	or	parabolic
	syl	par:a+bol:i+cal
	pron	<2p@r*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
parabolic	H2.0.
	or	parabolical
	syl	par:a+bol+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a parable.
parabolically	sub
	head	parabolic
	syl	par:a+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
parabolic aerial	0.
	syl	par:a+bol+ic aer+i:al
	pos	n.
	def	a microwave aerial, used esp. in radar and radio telescopes, consisting of a parabolic reflector. Informal name: {dish}.
parabolise	alt
	head	parabolize
	or	parabolize
	syl	pa+rab:o+lise
	pron	<p*1r@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
parabolize	H1.0.
	or	parabolise
	syl	pa+rab:o+lize
	pron	<p*1r@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain by a parable.
parabolise	alt
	head	parabolize
	or	parabolize
	syl	pa+rab:o+lise
	pron	<p*1r@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
parabolize	H2.0.
	or	parabolise
	syl	pa+rab:o+lize
	pron	<p*1r@b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape like a parabola or parabaloid.
parabolization	sub
	head	parabolize
	or	parabolisation
	syl	pa+2rab:o+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
parabolisation	sub
	head	parabolize
	or	parabolization
	syl	pa+2rab:o+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
paraboloid	0.
	syl	pa+rab:o+loid
	pron	<p*1r@b*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric surface whose sections parallel to two coordinate planes are parabolic and whose sections parallel to the third plane are either elliptical or hyperbolic. Equations.
	exam	1	x
paraboloidal	sub
	head	paraboloid
	syl	pa+2rab:o+1loi+dal
	pos	adj.
parabrake	0.
	syl	par:a+brake
	pron	<1p@r*2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brake parachute}.
paracasein	0.
	syl	par:a+ca+se:in
	pron	<2p@r*1kAsiin>, <-sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {casein}.
Philippus Aureolus	infl
	head	Paracelsus
	syl	Phi:lip:pus Au:re:o:lus
	pron	<1filip*s> <2c:ri1*ul*s>
	pos	n.
Paracelsus	0.
	syl	Par:a:cel:sus
	pron	<2p@r*1sels*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1493-1541, Swiss physician and alchemist, who pioneered the use of specific treatment, based on observation and experience, to remedy particular diseases.
paracetamol	ety	C20: from para-acetamidophenol 
paracetamol	0.
	syl	pa+ra+ce:ta+mol
	pron	<2p@r*1sEt*2mol>, <-1set*->
	pos	n.
	def	a mild analgesic drug used as an alternative to aspirin.
parachronism	ety	C17: from #7para -%1+ -chronism, as in #7anachronism 
parachronism	0.
	syl	pa+rach+ro+nism
	pron	<p*1r@kr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an error in dating, esp. by giving too late a date. Compare {prochronism}.
parachute	ety	C18: from French, from #7{para -%2}#7+ chute fall
parachute	1.a.
	syl	par:a+chute
	pron	<1p@r*2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used to retard the fall of a man or package from an aircraft, consisting of a large fabric canopy connected to a harness.
parachute	1.b.
	syl	par:a+chute
	pron	<1p@r*2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; parachute troops.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {chute}. See also {brake parachute. ~}
parachute	2.
	syl	par:a+chute
	pron	<1p@r*2Su:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	of troops, supplies, etc.
	def	to land or cause to land by parachute from an aircraft.
parachutist	sub
	head	parachute
	syl	par:a+2chut+ist
	pos	n.
paraclete	0.
	syl	par:a+clete
	pron	<1p@r*2klEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a mediator or advocate.
Paraclete	ety	C15: via Old French from Church Latin Para?!cl*_etus, from Late Greek Parakl*_etos advocate, from Greek para?!kalein to summon as a helper, from #7{para -%1}#7+ kalein to call
Paraclete	0.
	syl	Par:a+clete
	pron	<1p@r*2klEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the Holy Ghost as comforter or advocate.
parade	ety	C17: from French: a making ready, a setting out, a boasting display; compare Italian parata, Spanish parada, all ultimately from Latin par*_are to prepare
parade	1.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordered, esp. ceremonial, march, assembly, or procession, as of troops being reviewed.
	exam	1	on parade.
parade	2.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {parade ground}. a place where military formations regularly assemble.
parade	3.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a visible show or display.
	exam	1	to make a parade of one's grief.
parade	4.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a public promenade or street of shops.
parade	5.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a successive display of things or people.
parade	6.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the interior area of a fortification.
parade	7.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a parry in fencing.
on parade	8.
	head	parade
	syl	on parade.
	def	exhibiting oneself. {~}
parade	9.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by through or along
	def	to walk or march, esp. in a procession (through).
	exam	1	to parade the streets.
parade	10.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhibit or flaunt.
	exam	1	he was parading his medals.
parade	11.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to assemble in formation, as for a military parade.
parade	12.
	syl	pa+rade
	pron	<p*1rAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk about in a public place.
parader	sub
	head	parade
	syl	pa+1rad+er
	pos	n.
paradigm	ety	C15: via French and Latin from Greek paradeigma pattern, from paradeiknunai to compare, from #7{para -%1}#7+ deiknunai to show
paradigm	1.
	syl	par:a+digm
	pron	<1p@r*2dIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of all the inflected forms of a word or a systematic arrangement displaying these forms.
paradigm	2.
	syl	par:a+digm
	pron	<1p@r*2dIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or model.
paradigmatic	sub
	head	paradigm
	syl	par:a+dig+mat+ic
	pron	<2p@r*?!dig1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
paradise	ety	Old English, from Church Latin parad*_isus, from Greek paradeisos garden, of Persian origin; compare Avestan pairida*_eza enclosed area, from pairi- around+ da*_eza wall
paradise	1.
	syl	par:a+dise
	pron	<1p@r*2dIs>
	pos	n.
	def	heaven as the ultimate abode or state of the righteous.
paradise	2.
	syl	par:a+dise
	pron	<1p@r*2dIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the sensual garden of delights that the Koran promises the faithful after death.
paradise	3.
	syl	par:a+dise
	pron	<1p@r*2dIs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {limbo}. (according to some theologians) the intermediate abode or state of the just prior to the Resurrection of Jesus, as in Luke 23:43.
paradise	4.
	syl	par:a+dise
	pron	<1p@r*2dIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or state of happiness enjoyed by Adam before the first sin; the Garden of Eden.
paradise	5.
	syl	par:a+dise
	pron	<1p@r*2dIs>
	pos	n.
	def	any place or condition that fulfils all one's desires or aspirations.
paradise	6.
	syl	par:a+dise
	pron	<1p@r*2dIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a park in which foreign animals are kept.
paradise fish	0.
	syl	par:a+dise fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of several beautifully coloured labyrinth fishes of the genus esp. of S and SE Asia.
paradisiac	infl
	head	paradisiacal
	or	paradisaical
	syl	par:a+dis:i+ac
	pron	<2p@r*1disi2@k>
	pos	adj.
paradisaical	infl
	head	paradisiacal
	or	paradisiac
	syl	par:a+di+sa:i+cal
	pron	<2p@r*di1sAikL>
	pos	adj.
paradisiacal	0.
	syl	par:a+di+si:a+cal
	pron	<2p@r*di1sI*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling paradise.
paradisiacally	sub
	head	paradisiacal
	or	paradisaically
	syl	par:a+di+1si:a+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paradisaically	sub
	head	paradisiacal
	or	paradisiacally
	syl	par:a+di+1sa:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
parados	ety	C19: from French, from #7{para -%2}#7+ dos back, from Latin dorsum; compare #7parasol, parapet 
parados	0.
	syl	par:a+dos
	pron	<1p@r*2dos>
	pos	n.
	def	a bank behind a trench or other fortification, giving protection from being fired on from the rear.
paradox	ety	C16: from Late Latin para?!doxum, from Greek paradoxos opposed to existing notions, from #7{para -%1}#7+ doxa opinion
paradox	1.
	syl	par:a+dox
	pron	<1p@r*2doks>
	pos	n.
	def	a seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that is or may be true.
	exam	1	religious truths are often expressed in paradox.
paradox	2.
	syl	par:a+dox
	pron	<1p@r*2doks>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-contradictory proposition, such as
paradox	3.
	syl	par:a+dox
	pron	<1p@r*2doks>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing exhibiting apparently contradictory characteristics.
paradox	4.
	syl	par:a+dox
	pron	<1p@r*2doks>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion that conflicts with common belief.
paradoxical	sub
	head	paradox
	syl	par:a+1dox:i+cal
	pos	adj.
paradoxically	sub
	head	paradox
	syl	par:a+1dox:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paradoxical sleep	0.
	syl	par:a+dox:i+cal sleep
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	sleep that appears to be deep but that is characterized by rapid eye movements, heavier breathing, and increased electrical activity of the brain.
paradrop	0.
	syl	par:a+drop
	pron	<1p@r*2drop>
	pos	n.
	def	the delivery of personnel or equipment from an aircraft by parachute.
paresthesia	alt
	head	paraesthesia
	or	paraesthesia
	syl	par+es+the:si:a
	pron	<2p@res1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paraesthesia	0.
	or	paresthesia
	syl	par+aes+the:si:a
	pron	<2p@res1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal sensation in an organ, part, or area of the skin, as of burning, prickling, tingling, etc.
paraesthetic	sub
	head	paraesthesia
	or	paresthetic
	syl	par+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2p@res1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
paresthetic	sub
	head	paraesthesia
	or	paraesthetic
	syl	par+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2p@res1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
paraffin	ety	C19: from German, from Latin parum too little+ affinis adjacent; so called from its chemical inertia
paraffine	alt
	head	paraffin
	or	paraffin
	syl	par+af+fine
	pron	<1p@r*2fEn>
	pos	n.
paraffin	1.
	or	paraffine
	syl	par+af+fin
	pron	<1p@r*fin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paraffin oil}, (esp. U.S.) {kerosene}. a liquid mixture consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with boiling points in the range 150?%-300?%C, used as an aircraft fuel, in domestic heaters, and as a solvent.
paraffin	2.
	or	paraffine
	syl	par+af+fin
	pron	<1p@r*fin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alkane}.
paraffin	3.
	or	paraffine
	syl	par+af+fin
	pron	<1p@r*fin>
	pos	n.
	def	See {paraffin wax}.
paraffin	4.
	or	paraffine
	syl	par+af+fin
	pron	<1p@r*fin>
	pos	n.
	def	See {liquid paraffin. ~}
paraffin	5.
	or	paraffine
	syl	par+af+fin
	pron	<1p@r*fin>
	pos	n.
	def	to treat with paraffin.
paraffin wax	0.
	syl	par+af+fin wax
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble odourless waxlike solid consisting mainly of alkane hydrocarbons with melting points in the range 50?%-60?%C, used in candles, waterproof paper, and as a sealing agent. Also called: {paraffin}.
paraform	alt
	head	paraformaldehyde
	or	paraformaldehyde
	syl	par:a+form
	pos	n.
paraformaldehyde	0.
	or	paraform
	syl	par:a+form+al+de+hyde
	pron	<2p@r*fc:1m@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a white amorphous solid polymeric form of formaldehyde: used as a convenient source of formaldehyde. Formula: (CH\2O)\ where lies between 6 and 50.
paragenesia	alt
	head	paragenesis
	or	paragenesis
	syl	par:a+ge:ne:si:a
	pron	<2p@r*?!Ji1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
paragenesis	0.
	or	paragenesia
	syl	par:a+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2p@r*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the order in which the constituent minerals of a rock mass have been formed.
paragenetic	sub
	head	paragenesis
	syl	par:a+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2p@r*Ji1netik>
	pos	adj.
paragenetically	sub
	head	paragenesis
	syl	par:a+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paragoge	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek parag*_og*_e an alteration, ultimately from paragein to lead past, change
paragogue	alt
	head	paragoge
	or	paragoge
	syl	par:a+gogue
	pron	<1p@r*2gog>
	pos	n.
paragoge	0.
	or	paragogue
	syl	par:a+go+ge
	pron	<2p@r*1g*uJi>
	pos	n.
	def	the addition of a sound or a syllable to the end of a word.
paragogic	sub
	head	paragoge
	or	paragogical
	syl	par:a+gog+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1goJik>
	pos	adj.
paragogical	sub
	head	paragoge
	or	paragogic
	syl	par:a+1gog:i+cal
	pos	adj.
paragogically	sub
	head	paragoge
	syl	par:a+1gog:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paragon	ety	C16: via French from Old Italian paragone comparison, from Medieval Greek parakon*_e whetstone, from Greek parakonan to sharpen against, from #7{para -%1}#7+ akonan to sharpen, from akon*_e whetstone
paragon	1.
	syl	par:a+gon
	pron	<1p@r*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a model of excellence; pattern.
	exam	1	a paragon of virtue.
paragon	2.
	syl	par:a+gon
	pron	<1p@r*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 20 point.
paragon	3.a.
	syl	par:a+gon
	pron	<1p@r*g*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equal or surpass.
paragon	3.b.
	syl	par:a+gon
	pron	<1p@r*g*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compare.
paragon	3.c.
	syl	par:a+gon
	pron	<1p@r*g*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regard as a paragon.
paragraph	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin paragraphus, from Greek paragraphos line drawing attention to part of a text, from paragraphein to write beside, from #7{para -%1}#7+ graphein to write
paragraph	1.
	syl	par:a+graph
	pron	<1p@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of blocks into which a text is subdivided in order to separate ideas, etc., usually marked by the beginning of a new line, indention, increased interlinear space, etc.
paragraph	2.
	syl	par:a+graph
	pron	<1p@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the character ###800614 , used as a reference mark or to indicate the beginning of a new paragraph.
paragraph	3.
	syl	par:a+graph
	pron	<1p@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a short article, etc., in a newspaper.
paragraph	4.
	syl	par:a+graph
	pron	<1p@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into paragraphs.
paragraph	5.
	syl	par:a+graph
	pron	<1p@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or report in a paragraph.
paragraphic	sub
	head	paragraph
	or	paragraphical
	syl	par:a+graph+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
paragraphical	sub
	head	paragraph
	or	paragraphic
	syl	par:a+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
paragraphically	sub
	head	paragraph
	syl	par:a+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paragraphia	ety	C20: from New Latin; see #7{para -%1}#7, -#7graph 
paragraphia	0.
	syl	par:a+graph:i:a
	pron	<2p@r*1gra:fi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the accidental insertion or omission of words in what one writes, often the result of a mental disorder.
Paraguay	1.
	syl	Par:a+guay
	pron	<1p@r*2gwI>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland republic in South America: colonized by the Spanish from 1537 gaining inde?!pendence in 1811; lost 142500 sq. km (55000 sq. miles) of terri?!tory and over half its population after its defeat in the war against Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay (1865-70). It is divided by the Paraguay River into a sparsely inhabited semiarid region (Chaco) in the west, and a central region of wooded hills, tropical forests, and rich grasslands, rising to the Paran*'a plateau in the east. Official languages: Spanish and Guarani. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: guarani. Capital: Asunci*'on. Pop.: 2357955 (1972). Area: 406750 sq. km (157047 sq. miles).
Paraguay	2.
	syl	Par:a+guay
	pron	<1p@r*2gwI>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in South America flowing south through Brazil and Paraguay to the Paran*'a River. Length: about 2400 km (1500 miles).
Paraguayan	sub
	head	Paraguay
	syl	Par:a+1guay+an
	pos	adj. n.
Paraguay tea	0.
	syl	Par:a+guay tea
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mat*'e}.
parahydrogen	0.
	syl	par:a+hy+dro+gen
	pron	<2p@r*1hIdr*J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the form of molecular hydrogen (constituting about 25 per cent of the total at normal temperatures) in which the nuclei of the two atoms in each molecule spin in opposite directions. Compare {ortho?!hydrogen}.
Para'iba	1.
	syl	Pa+ra:*'i+ba
	pron	Portuguese <2para1iba>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: consists of a coastal strip, with hills and plains inland; irrigated agriculture. Capital: Jo?~ao Pessoa. Pop.: 2382617 (1970). Area: 56371 sq. km (21765 sq. miles).
Para'iba	2.
	syl	Pa+ra:*'i+ba
	pron	Portuguese <2para1iba>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Pa+ra@.*'i+ba do Sul} (d@$ #!sul). a river in SE Brazil, flowing southwest and then northeast to the Atlantic near Campos. Length: 1060 km (660 miles).
Para'iba	3.
	syl	Pa+ra:*'i+ba
	pron	Portuguese <2para1iba>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Pa+ra@.*'i+ba do Nor+te} (d@$ #!n@$rt$e). a river in NE Brazil, in Para*'iba state, flowing northeast and east to the Atlantic. Length: 386 km (240 miles).
Para'iba	4.
	syl	Pa+ra:*'i+ba
	pron	Portuguese <2para1iba>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1930) of {Jo?~ao Pessoa}.
parakeet	ety	C16: from Spanish periquito and Old French paroquet parrot, of uncertain origin
parrakeet	alt
	head	parakeet
	or	parakeet
	syl	par+ra+keet
	pron	<1p@r*2kEt>
	pos	n.
parakeet	0.
	or	parrakeet
	syl	par:a+keet
	pron	<1p@r*2kEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small long-tailed parrots, such as ({ring-necked parakeet}) , of Africa.
paralanguage	0.
	syl	par:a+lan+guage
	pron	<1p@r*2l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	suprasegmental elements in speech, such as intonation, that may affect the meaning of an utterance.
paraldehyde	0.
	syl	par+al+de+hyde
	pron	<p*1r@ldi2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid substance that is a cyclic trimer of acetaldehyde: used in making dyestuffs as a sedative. Formula: (C\2H\4O)\3.
paraleipsis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: neglect, from paraleipein to leave aside, from #7{para -%1}#7+ leipein to leave
paralipsis	alt
	head	paraleipsis
	or	paraleipsis
	syl	par:a+lip+sis
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
paraleipses	infl
	head	paraleipsis
	syl	par:a+leip+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paraleipsis	0.
	or	paralipsis
	syl	par:a+leip+sis
	pron	<2p@r*1lIpsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhetorical device in which an idea is emphasized by the pretence that it is too obvious to discuss, as in
paralipomena	ety	C14: via late Latin from Greek paraleipomena, from #7para - (on one side)+ leipein to leave
paralipomena	1.
	syl	pa+ra+li+pom+e:na
	pron	<2p@r*lI1pom*n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	things added in a supplement to a work.
paralipomena	2.
	syl	pa+ra+li+pom+e:na
	pron	<2p@r*lI1pom*n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an obsolete name for the Books of {Chronicles}.
parallax	ety	C17: via French from New Latin parallaxis, from Greek: change, from parallassein to change, from #7{para -%1}#7+ allassein to alter
parallax	1.
	syl	par+al+lax
	pron	<1p@r*2l@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparent change in the position of an object resulting from a change in position of the observ?!er.
parallax	2.
	syl	par+al+lax
	pron	<1p@r*2l@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angle subtended at a celestial body, esp. a star, by the radius of the earth's orbit. {Annual} or {heliocentric parallax} is the apparent displacement of a nearby star resulting from its observation from the earth. {Diurnal} or {geocentric parallax} results from the observation of a planet, the sun, or the moon from the surface of the earth.
parallactic	sub
	head	parallax
	syl	par+al+lac+tic
	pron	<2p@r*1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
parallactically	sub
	head	parallax
	syl	par+al+1lac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
parallel	ety	C16: via French and Latin from Greek parall*_elos alongside one another, from #7{para -%1}#7+ all*_elos one another
parallel	1.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	separated by an equal distance at every point; never touching or intersecting.
	exam	1	parallel walls.
parallel	2.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	corresponding; similar.
	exam	1	parallel situations.
parallel	3.a.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	Also: {consecutive}. (of two or more parts or melodies) moving in similar motion but keeping the same interval apart throughout.
	exam	1	parallel fifths.
parallel	3.b.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	denoting successive chords in which the individual notes move in parallel motion.
parallel	4.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	denoting syntactic constructions in which the constituents of one construction correspond to those of the other.
parallel	5.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Computer technol.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	operating on several items of information, instructions, etc., simultaneously. Compare {serial}.
parallel	6.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	one of a set of parallel lines, planes, etc.
parallel	7.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	an exact likeness.
parallel	8.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	a comparison.
parallel	9.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	Also called: {parallel of latitude}. any of the imaginary lines around the earth parallel to the equator, designated by degrees of latitude ranging from 0?% at the equator to 90?% at the poles.
parallel	10.a.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	a configuration of two or more electrical components connected between two points in a circuit so that the same voltage is applied to each (esp. in the phrase {in parallel) }. Compare {series} {(sense 6)}.
parallel	10.b.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to; as modifier
	exam	1	a parallel circuit.
parallel	11.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	the character (###800615) used as a reference mark.
parallel	12.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	n.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	a trench or line lying in advance of and parallel to other defensive positions.
parallels	infl
	head	parallel
	or	parallels
	syl	par+al+lels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
parallelling	infl
	head	parallel
	or	paralleling
	syl	par+al+lel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
parallelled	infl
	head	parallel
	or	paralleled
	syl	par+al+lelled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
paralleling	infl
	head	parallel
	or	parallelling
	syl	par+al+lel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
paralleled	infl
	head	parallel
	or	parallelled
	syl	par+al+leled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
parallel	13.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	vb.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	to make parallel.
parallel	14.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	vb.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	to supply a parallel to.
parallel	15.
	syl	par+al+lel
	pron	<1p@r*2lel>
	pos	vb.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by to
	def	to be a parallel to or correspond with.
	exam	1	your experience parallels mine.
parallel bars	0.a.
	syl	par+al+lel bars
	pos	n.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	a pair of wooden bars on uprights, sometimes at different heights, for various exercises.
parallel bars	0.b.
	syl	par+al+lel bars
	pos	n.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	this event in competitions.
parallelepiped	ety	C16: from Greek parall*_elepipedon; from parall*_elos #7parallel+ epipedon plane surface, from #7epi -#7+ pedon ground
parallelopiped	infl
	head	parallelepiped
	or	parallelepipedon
	syl	par+al+lel:o+pi+ped
	pron	<2p@r*2lel*1pIped>
	pos	n.
parallelepipedon	infl
	head	parallelepiped
	or	parallelopiped
	syl	par+al+lel+e:pi+pe:don
	pron	<2p@r*2leli1pIpid*n>
	pos	n.
parallelepiped	0.
	syl	par+al+lel+e:pi+ped
	pron	<2p@r*2lel*1pIped>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric solid whose six faces are parallelograms.
parallelism	1.
	syl	par+al+lel+ism
	pron	<1p@r*2leliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being parallel.
parallelism	2.
	syl	par+al+lel+ism
	pron	<1p@r*2leliz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the use of parallel constructions.
parallelism	3.
	syl	par+al+lel+ism
	pron	<1p@r*2leliz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that mental and physical processes are concomitant but not causally connected.
parallelism	4.
	syl	par+al+lel+ism
	pron	<1p@r*2leliz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the characteristic use of parallel chords common in music since Debussy, Ravel, etc.
parallelist	sub
	head	parallelism
	syl	par+al+2lel+ist
	pos	n. adj.
parallelogram	ety	C16: via French from Late Latin, from Greek parall*_elogrammon, from parall*_elos #7parallel+ gramm*_e line, related to graphein to write
parallelogram	0.
	syl	par+al+lel:o+gram
	pron	<2p@r*1lel*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a quadrilateral whose opposite sides are parallel and equal in length. See also {rhombus, rectangle, trapezium, trapezoid}.
parallelogram rule	0.
	syl	par+al+lel:o+gram rule
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, physics.
	def	a rule for finding the resultant of two vectors by constructing a parallelogram with two adjacent sides representing the magnitudes and directions of the vectors, the diagonal through the point of intersection of the vectors representing their resultant.
parallel turn	0.
	syl	par+al+lel turn
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a turn, executed by shifting one's weight, in which the skis stay parallel.
paralogism	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek paralo?!gismos, from paralogizesthai to argue fallaciously, from #7{para -%1}#7+ -logizesthai, ultimately from logos word
paralogism	1.
	syl	pa+ral:o+gism
	pron	<p*1r@l*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an argument that is unintentionally invalid. Compare {sophism}.
paralogism	2.
	syl	pa+ral:o+gism
	pron	<p*1r@l*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any invalid argu?!ment or conclusion.
paralogist	sub
	head	paralogism
	syl	pa+1ral:o+gist
	pos	n.
paralogistic	sub
	head	paralogism
	syl	pa+2ral:o+1gis+tic
	pos	adj.
paralyse	ety	C19: from French paralyser, from paralysie #7paralysis 
paralyze	alt
	head	paralyse
	or	paralyse
	syl	par:a+lyze
	pron	<1p@r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
paralyse	1.
	or	paralyze
	syl	par:a+lyse
	pron	<1p@r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	to affect with paralysis.
paralyse	2.
	or	paralyze
	syl	par:a+lyse
	pron	<1p@r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to render (a part of the body) insensitive to pain, touch, etc., esp. by injection of an anaesthetic.
paralyse	3.
	or	paralyze
	syl	par:a+lyse
	pron	<1p@r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make immobile; transfix.
paralysation	sub
	head	paralyse
	or	paralyzation
	syl	par:a+ly+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
paralyzation	sub
	head	paralyse
	or	paralysation
	syl	par:a+ly+1za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paralyser	sub
	head	paralyse
	or	paralyzer
	syl	par:a+2lys+er
	pos	n.
paralyzer	sub
	head	paralyse
	or	paralyser
	syl	par:a+2lyz+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paralysis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek paralusis; see #7para %1, -#7lysis 
paralyses	infl
	head	paralysis
	syl	pa+ral:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paralysis	1.a.
	syl	pa+ral:y+sis
	pron	<p*1r@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	impairment or loss of voluntary muscle function or of sensation ({sensory paralysis}) in a part or area of the body, usually caused by a lesion or disorder of the muscles or the nerves supplying them.
paralysis	1.b.
	syl	pa+ral:y+sis
	pron	<p*1r@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease characterized by such impairment or loss; palsy.
paralysis	2.
	syl	pa+ral:y+sis
	pron	<p*1r@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	cessation or impairment of activity.
	exam	1	paralysis of industry by strikes.
paralysis agitans	0.
	syl	pa+ral:y+sis ag:i+tans
	pron	<1@Ji2t@nz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Par?!kinson's disease}.
paralytic	1.
	syl	par:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or of the nature of paralysis.
paralytic	2.
	syl	par:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	def	afflicted with or subject to paralysis.
paralytic	3.
	syl	par:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1litik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	drunk.
paralytic	4.
	syl	par:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1litik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person afflicted with paralysis.
paralytically	sub
	head	paralytic
	syl	par:a+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paramagnetism	0.
	syl	par:a+mag+net+ism
	pron	<2p@r*1m@gni2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the phenomenon exhibited by substances that have a relative permeability slightly greater than unity and a positive susceptibility. The effect is due to the alignment of unpaired spins of electrons in atoms of the material. &- {par@.a+mag+net+ic} (@!p@ar$$?!m@ag#!netik) Compare {diamagnetism, ferromagnetism}.
Paramaribo	0.
	syl	Par:a+mar:i+bo
	pron	<2p@r*1m@ri2b*u>, Dutch <2pa:ra:1ma:rEbo:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Surinam, 27 km (17 miles) from the Atlantic on the Suriname River: the only large town in the country. Pop.: 151500 (1971 est.).
paramatta	ety	C19: named after Parramatta, New South Wales, Aus?!tralia, where it was originally produced
parramatta	alt
	head	paramatta
	or	paramatta
	syl	par+ra+mat+ta
	pron	<2p@r*1m@t*>
	pos	n.
paramatta	0.
	or	parramatta
	syl	par:a+mat+ta
	pron	<2p@r*1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight twill-weave fabric of wool with silk or cotton, used for dresses, etc.
paramecium	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek para?!m*_ek*_es elongated, from #7{para -%1}#7+ m*_ekos length
paramecia	infl
	head	paramecium
	syl	par:a+me:ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paramecium	0.
	syl	par:a+me:ci:um
	pron	<2p@r*1mEsi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater protozoan of the genus having an oval body covered with cilia and a ventral ciliated groove for feeding: class (ciliates).
paramedical	0.
	syl	par:a+med:i+cal
	pron	<2p@r*1medikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating a person, such as a laboratory technician, who supplements the work of the medical profession.
parament	ety	C14: from Old French parament, from Medieval Latin paramentum, from Latin par*_are to prepare
paraments	infl
	head	parament
	or	paramenta
	syl	par:a+ments
	pron	<2p@r*1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
paramenta	infl
	head	parament
	or	paraments
	syl	par:a+men+ta
	pron	<2p@r*1ment*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
parament	0.
	syl	par:a+ment
	pron	<1p@r*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an ecclesiastical vestment or decorative hanging.
parameter	ety	C17: from New Latin; see #7{para -%1}#7, -#7meter 
parameter	1.
	syl	pa+ram+e:ter
	pron	<p*1r@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arbitrary constant that determines the specific form of a mathematical expression, such as and in
parameter	2.
	syl	pa+ram+e:ter
	pron	<p*1r@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any constant or limiting factor.
	exam	1	a designer must work within the parameters of budget and practicality.
parametric	sub
	head	parameter
	or	parametrical
	syl	par:a+met+ric
	pron	<2p@r*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
parametrical	sub
	head	parameter
	or	parametric
	syl	par:a+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
parametric amplifier	0.
	syl	par:a+met+ric am+pli+fi+er
	pos	n.
	def	a type of high-frequency amplifier in which energy from a pumping oscillator is transferred to the input signal through a circuit with a varying parameter, usually a varying reactance.
paramilitary	0.
	syl	par:a+mil:i+tar:y
	pron	<2p@r*1milit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a group of personnel with military structure functioning either as a civil force or in support of military forces.
paramnesia	0.
	syl	par+am+ne+si:a
	pron	<2p@r@m1nEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a disorder of the memory or the faculty of recognition in which dreams may be confused with reality.
paramo	ety	C18: American Spanish, from Spanish: treeless plain
paramos	infl
	head	paramo
	syl	par:a+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paramo	0.
	syl	par:a+mo
	pron	<1p@r*2m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a high plateau in the Andes between the tree line and the permanent snow line.
paramorph	1.
	syl	par:a+morph
	pron	<1p@r*2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral that has undergone paramorphism.
paramorph	2.
	syl	par:a+morph
	pron	<1p@r*2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or animal that is classified on the basis of inadequate data and differs taxonomically from other members of the species in which it has been placed.
paramorphic	sub
	head	paramorph
	or	paramorphous
	syl	par:a+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
paramorphous	sub
	head	paramorph
	or	paramorphic
	syl	par:a+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
paramorphine	0.
	syl	par:a+mor+phine
	pron	<2p@r*1mc:fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thebaine}.
paramorphism	0.
	syl	par:a+mor+phism
	pron	<2p@r*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a process by which the crystalline structure of a mineral alters without any change in its chemical composition.
paramount	ety	C16: via Anglo-Norman from Old French paramont, from par by+ -amont above, from Latin ad montem to the mountain &- #!par@.a+@!mount+cy n. ?- #!par@.a+@!mount+ly adv.
paramount	1.
	syl	par:a+mount
	pron	<1p@r*2maunt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the greatest importance or significance; pre-eminent.
paramount	2.
	syl	par:a+mount
	pron	<1p@r*2maunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a supreme ruler.
paramour	ety	C13: from Old French, literally: through love
paramour	1.
	syl	par+a:mour
	pron	<1p@r*2mu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now usually derogatory.
	def	a lover, esp. an adulterous woman.
paramour	2.
	syl	par+a:mour
	pron	<1p@r*2mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {beloved}.
Paran'a	1.
	syl	Pa+ra+n*'a
	pron	Portuguese, Spanish <2para1na>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Brazil, on the Atlantic: consists of a coastal plain and a large rolling plateau with extensive forests. Capital: Curitiba. Pop.: 6929868 (1970). Area: 199555 sq. km (77048 sq. miles).
Paran'a	2.
	syl	Pa+ra+n*'a
	pron	Portuguese, Spanish <2para1na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Argentina, on the Paran*'a River opposite Santa F*'e: capital of Argentina (1853-1862). Pop.: 127836 (1970).
Paran'a	3.
	syl	Pa+ra+n*'a
	pron	Portuguese, Spanish <2para1na>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central South America, formed in S Brazil by the confluence of the Rio Grande and the Parana*'iba River and flowing generally south to the Atlantic through the Rio de la Plata estuary. Length: 2900 km (1800 miles).
parang	ety	C19: from Malay
parang	0.
	syl	pa+rang
	pron	<1pa:r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a short stout straight-edged knife used by the Dyaks of Borneo.
paranoia	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: frenzy, from paranoos distraught, from #7{para -%1}#7+ noos mind &- par@.a+noi+ac (@!p@ar$$#!n@$$I$Ik) adj., n.
paranoia	1.
	syl	par:a+noi:a
	pron	<2p@r*1nci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of schizophrenia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of the personality, involving delusions and often hallucinations.
paranoia	2.
	syl	par:a+noi:a
	pron	<2p@r*1nci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental disorder characterized by any of several types of delusions, in which the personality otherwise remains relatively intact.
paranoia	3.
	syl	par:a+noi:a
	pron	<2p@r*1nci*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	intense fear or suspicion, esp. when unfounded.
paranoid	1.
	syl	par:a+noid
	pron	<1p@r*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or resembling paranoia.
paranoid	2.
	syl	par:a+noid
	pron	<1p@r*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting undue suspicion, fear of persecution, etc.
paranoid	3.
	syl	par:a+noid
	pron	<1p@r*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shows the behaviour patterns associated with paranoia.
paranormal	0.
	syl	par:a+nor+mal
	pron	<2p@r*1nc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond normal explanation.
paranymph	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek paranumphos, from #7{para -%1}#7+ numph*_e bride (literally: person beside the bride)
paranymph	0.
	syl	par:a+nymph
	pron	<1p@r*2nimf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bridesmaid or best man.
parapet	ety	C16: from Italian parapetto, literally: chest-high wall, from #7{para -%2}#7+ petto, from Latin pectus breast
parapet	1.
	syl	par:a+pet
	pron	<1p@r*pit>, <-2pet>
	pos	n.
	def	a low wall or railing along the edge of a balcony, roof, etc.
parapet	2.
	syl	par:a+pet
	pron	<1p@r*pit>, <-2pet>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {breastwork}.
paraph	ety	C14: via French from Medieval Latin paraphus, variant of paragraphus #7paragraph 
paraph	0.
	syl	par+aph
	pron	<1p@r*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a flourish after a signature, originally to prevent forgery.
paraphernalia	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Latin parapherna personal property of a married woman, apart from her dowry, from Greek, from #7{para -%1}#7+ phern*_e dowry, from pherein to carry
paraphernalia	1.
	syl	par:a+pher+na+li:a
	pron	<2p@r*f*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	elaborate procedure; rigmarole.
	exam	1	the paraphernalia of getting a visa.
paraphernalia	2.
	syl	par:a+pher+na+li:a
	pron	<2p@r*f*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	miscellaneous articles or equipment.
paraphernalia	3.
	syl	par:a+pher+na+li:a
	pron	<2p@r*f*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	articles of personal property given to a married woman by her husband before or during marriage and regarded in law as her possessions over which she had some measure of control.
paraphrase	ety	C16: via French from Latin paraphrasis, from Greek, from paraphrazein to recount &- par@.a+phras+tic (@!p@ar$$#!fr@as?!t$Ik) adj.
paraphrase	1.
	syl	par:a+phrase
	pron	<1p@r*2frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of a statement or text in other words, esp. in order to clarify.
paraphrase	2.
	syl	par:a+phrase
	pron	<1p@r*2frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of making paraphrases.
paraphrase	3.
	syl	par:a+phrase
	pron	<1p@r*2frAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put into other words; restate.
paraphysis	ety	C19: New Latin from Greek: subsidiary growth, from #7{para -%1}#7+ phusis growth
paraphyses	infl
	head	paraphysis
	syl	pa+raph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paraphysis	0.
	syl	pa+raph:y+sis
	pron	<p*1r@fisis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous sterile cells occurring between the sex organs of mosses and algae and between the spore-producing bodies of basidiomycetous and ascomycetous fungi.
paraphysate	sub
	head	paraphysis
	syl	pa+1raph:y+sate
	pos	adj.
paraplegia	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: a blow on one side, from #7{para -%1}#7+ pl*_essein to strike
paraplegia	0.
	syl	par:a+ple:gia
	pron	<2p@r*1plEJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	paralysis of the lower half of the body, usually as the result of disease or injury of the spine. Compare {hemiplegia, quadriplegia}.
paraplegic	sub
	head	paraplegia
	syl	par:a+1ple:gic
	pos	adj. n.
parapodium	ety	New Latin: from #7{para -%1}#7+ -#7podium 
parapodia	infl
	head	parapodium
	syl	par:a+po+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parapodium	1.
	syl	par:a+po+di:um
	pron	<2p@r*1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the paired unjointed lateral appendages of polychaete worms, used in locomotion, respiration, etc.
parapodium	2.
	syl	par:a+po+di:um
	pron	<2p@r*1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar appendages of other invertebrates, esp. certain molluscs.
parapraxis	ety	C20: from #7para -%1+Greek praxis a doing, deed
parapraxis	0.
	syl	par:a+prax+is
	pron	<2p@r*1pr@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	minor errors in action, such as slips of the tongue, supposedly the result of repressed impulses. See also {Freudian slip}.
parapsychology	0.
	syl	par:a+psy+chol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@r*sI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of mental phenomena, such as telepathy, which are beyond the scope of normal physical explanation.
Paraquat	0.
	syl	Par:a+quat
	pron	<1p@r*2kwot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a yellow extremely poisonous soluble solid used in solution as a weedkiller.
Par'a rubber	0.
	syl	Pa:r*'a rub+ber
	pron	<p*1ra:>, <1pa:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a South American rubber obtained from any of various euphorbiaceous trees of the genus esp. See also {rubber tree}.
parasang	ety	C16: via Latin and Greek from a Persian word related to modern Persian farsang 
parasang	0.
	syl	par:a+sang
	pron	<1p@r*2s@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a Persian unit of distance equal to about 3.4 miles or 5.5 kilometres.
paraselene	ety	C17: New Latin, from #7{para -%1}#7+ Greek sel*_en*_e moon
paraselenae	infl
	head	paraselene
	syl	par:a+se:le+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paraselene	0.
	syl	par:a+se:le+ne
	pron	<2p@r*si1lEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a bright image of the moon on a lunar halo. Also called: {mock moon}. Compare {parhelion}.
paraselenic	sub
	head	paraselene
	syl	par:a+se:1le+nic
	pos	adj.
Parashah	ety	from Hebrew p*_ar*_ash*_ah, literally: explanation
Parashoth	infl
	head	Parashah
	syl	Pa+ra+shoth
	pron	<-2S*ut>, Hebrew <-1Sct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Parashah	1.
	syl	Pa+ra+shah
	pron	<1p@r*2Sa:>, Hebrew <para1Sa>, Hebrew <-1Sct>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	any of the sections of the Torah read in the synagogue.
Parashah	2.
	syl	Pa+ra+shah
	pron	<1p@r*2Sa:>, Hebrew <para1Sa>, Hebrew <-1Sct>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	any of the subsections of the weekly lessons read on Sabbaths in the synagogue.
parasite	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek parasitos one who lives at another's expense, from #7{para -%1}#7+ sitos grain &- par@.a+sit+ic (@!p@ar$$#!s$It$Ik) or @!par@.a+#!sit@.i+cal adj. &- @!par@.a+#!sit@.i+cal+ly adv.
parasite	1.
	syl	par:a+site
	pron	<1p@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that lives in or on another (the host) from which it obtains nourishment. The host does not benefit from the association and is often harmed by it.
parasite	2.
	syl	par:a+site
	pron	<1p@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who habitually lives at the expense of others; sponger.
parasite	3.
	syl	par:a+site
	pron	<1p@r*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a sycophant.
parasite drag	0.
	syl	par:a+site drag
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the drag on an aircraft that is contributed by nonlifting surfaces, such as fuselage, nacelles, etc. Also called: {parasite resistance}.
parasiticide	1.
	syl	par:a+sit:i+cide
	pron	<2p@r*1siti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance capable of destroying parasites.
parasiticide	2.
	syl	par:a+sit:i+cide
	pron	<2p@r*1siti2sId>
	pos	adj.
	def	destructive to parasites.
parasiticidal	sub
	head	parasiticide
	syl	par:a+2sit:i+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
parasitism	1.
	syl	par:a+sit+ism
	pron	<1p@r*sI2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between a parasite and its host.
parasitism	2.
	syl	par:a+sit+ism
	pron	<1p@r*sI2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being infested with parasites.
parasitism	3.
	syl	par:a+sit+ism
	pron	<1p@r*sI2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a parasite.
parasitise	alt
	head	parasitize
	or	parasitize
	syl	par:a+si+tise
	pron	<1p@r*si2tIz>, <-sI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. (often
parasitize	1.
	or	parasitise
	syl	par:a+si+tize
	pron	<1p@r*si2tIz>, <-sI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to infest or infect with parasites.
parasitize	2.
	or	parasitise
	syl	par:a+si+tize
	pron	<1p@r*si2tIz>, <-sI->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live on (another organism) as a parasite.
parasitology	0.
	syl	par:a+sit+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2p@r*sI1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology that is concerned with the study of parasites.
parasitological	sub
	head	parasitology
	syl	par:a+si+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@r*2sIt%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
parasitologist	sub
	head	parasitology
	syl	par:a+sit+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
parasol	ety	C17: via French from Italian parasole, from #7{para -%2}#7+ sole sun, from Latin s*_ol 
parasol	0.
	syl	par:a+sol
	pron	<1p@r*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbrella used for protection against the sun; sunshade.
parastichies	infl
	head	parastichy
	syl	pa+ras+ti+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parastichy	1.
	syl	pa+ras+ti+chy
	pron	<p*1r@stiki>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical spiral line connecting the bases of a series of leaves on a stem.
parastichy	2.
	syl	pa+ras+ti+chy
	pron	<p*1r@stiki>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of leaves so connected.
parastichy	xref
	syl	pa+ras+ti+chy
	pron	<p*1r@stiki>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {orthostichy}. &- {pa+#!ras+ti+chous}
parasympathetic	0.
	syl	par:a+sym+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2p@r*2simp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy. Physiol.
	def	of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the sympathetic system by slowing the heartbeat, constricting the bronchi of the lungs, stimulating the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc. Compare {{sympathetic} (sense 4)}.
parasynapsis	0.
	syl	par:a+syn+ap+sis
	pron	<2p@r*si1n@psis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{synapsis} (sense 1)}.
parasynaptic	sub
	head	parasynapsis
	syl	par:a+syn+1ap+tic
	pos	adj.
parasynthesis	0.
	syl	par:a+syn+the+sis
	pron	<2p@r*1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	formation of words by means of compounding a phrase and adding an affix, as for example which is with the affix
parasynthetic	sub
	head	parasynthesis
	syl	par:a+syn+thet+ic
	pron	<2p@r*sin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
parasyntheton	ety	from Greek
ta	infl
	head	parasyntheton
	syl	+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parasyntheton	0.
	syl	par:a+syn+the+ton
	pron	<2p@r*1sinT*ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a word formed by parasynthesis; for example,
parataxis	ety	C19: New Latin from Greek, from paratassein, literally: to arrange side by side, #7{para -%1}#7+ tassein to arrange
parataxis	0.
	syl	par:a+tax+is
	pron	<2p@r*1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the juxtaposition of clauses in a sentence without the use of a conjunction, as for example
paratactic	sub
	head	parataxis
	syl	par:a+tac+tic
	pron	<2p@r*1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
paratactically	sub
	head	parataxis
	syl	par:a+1tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
parathion	0.
	syl	par:a+thi+on
	pron	<2p@r*1TIon>
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly water-soluble toxic oil, odourless and colourless when pure, used as an insecticide. Formula: C\1\0H\1\4NO\5PS.
parathyroid	1.
	syl	par:a+thy+roid
	pron	<2p@r*1TIrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated near the thyroid gland.
parathyroid	2.
	syl	par:a+thy+roid
	pron	<2p@r*1TIrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the parathyroid glands.
parathyroid	3.
	syl	par:a+thy+roid
	pron	<2p@r*1TIrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	See {parathyroid gland}.
parathyroid gland	0.
	syl	par:a+thy+roid gland
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the small egg-shaped endocrine glands situated near or embedded within the thyroid gland: they secrete parathyroid hormone.
parathyroid hormone	0.
	syl	par:a+thy+roid hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	the hormone secreted by the parathyroid glands that controls the level of calcium in the blood: a deficiency of the hormone often results in tentany. Also called: {parathormone}.
paratroops	0.
	syl	par:a+troops
	pron	<1p@r*2tru:ps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	troops trained and equipped to be dropped by parachute into a battle area. Also called: {paratroopers, parachute troops}.
paratyphoid	1.
	syl	par:a+ty+phoid
	pron	<2p@r*1tIfcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	resembling typhoid fever or its causative agent.
paratyphoid	2.
	syl	par:a+ty+phoid
	pron	<2p@r*1tIfcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of or relating to paratyphoid fever.
paratyphoid	3.
	syl	par:a+ty+phoid
	pron	<2p@r*1tIfcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	See {paratyphoid fever}.
paratyphoid fever	0.
	syl	par:a+ty+phoid fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a disease resembling but less severe than typhoid fever, characterized by chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, caused by bacteria of the genus
paravane	0.
	syl	par:a+vane
	pron	<1p@r*2vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a torpedo-shaped device towed from the bow of a vessel so that the cables will cut the anchors of any moored mines.
par avion	0.
	syl	par a:vion
	pron	French. <par a1vj?~c>
	def	by aeroplane: used in labelling mail sent by air.
parazoan	ety	C19: from parazoa, formed on the model of protozoa and metazoa, from #7{para -%1} #7+ Greek z*_oon animal
parazoa	infl
	head	parazoan
	syl	par:a+zo:a
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parazoan	0.
	syl	par:a+zo+an
	pron	<2p@r*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any multicellular invertebrate of the group which includes only the sponges (phylum . Compare {metazoan}.
parboil	ety	C15: from Old French parboillir, from Late Latin perbull*_ire to boil thoroughly (see #7per -#7, {boil %1}); modern meaning due to confusion of par- with part 
parboil	1.
	syl	par+boil
	pron	<1pa:2bcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to boil until partially cooked, often before further cooking.
parboil	2.
	syl	par+boil
	pron	<1pa:2bcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to uncomfortable heat.
parbuckle	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
parbuckle	1.
	syl	par+buck+le
	pron	<1pa:2b^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope sling for lifting or lowering a heavy cylindrical object, such as a cask or tree trunk.
parbuckle	2.
	syl	par+buck+le
	pron	<1pa:2b^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise or lower (an object) with such a sling.
Parca	infl
	head	Parcae
	syl	Par:ca
	pron	<1pa:k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
The	infl
	head	Parcae
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Parcae	0.
	syl	Par:cae
	pron	<1pa:sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Roman goddesses of fate. Greek counterparts: The {Moirai}.
parcel	ety	C14: from Old French parcelle, from Latin particula #7particle 
parcel	1.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	something wrapped up: package.
parcel	2.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people or things having some common characteristic.
parcel	3.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of some commodity offered for sale; lot.
parcel	4.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct portion of land.
parcel	5.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential part of something (esp. in the phrase {part and parcel) }.
parcels	infl
	head	parcel
	or	parcels
	syl	par+cels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
parcelling	infl
	head	parcel
	or	parceling
	syl	par+cel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
parcelled	infl
	head	parcel
	or	parceled
	syl	par+celled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
parceling	infl
	head	parcel
	or	parcelling
	syl	par+cel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
parceled	infl
	head	parcel
	or	parcelled
	syl	par+celed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
parcel	6.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make a parcel of; wrap up.
parcel	7.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to divide (up) into portions.
parcel	8.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to bind strips of canvas around (a rope).
parcel	9.
	syl	par+cel
	pron	<1pa:sL>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {partly}.
parcenary	ety	C16: from Old French par*,conerie, from par*,con distribution; see #7parcener 
parcenary	0.
	syl	par+ce:nar:y
	pron	<1pa:sin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	joint heirship. Also called: {coparcenary}.
parcener	ety	C13: from Old French par*,conier, from par*,con distribution, from Latin part*_iti*_o a sharing, from part*_ire to divide
parcener	0.
	syl	par+ce:ner
	pron	<1pa:sin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes an equal share with another or others; coheir. Also called: {coparcener}.
parch	ety	C14: of obscure origin
parch	1.
	syl	parch
	pron	<pa:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deprive or be deprived of water; dry up.
	exam	1	the sun parches the fields.
parch	2.
	syl	parch
	pron	<pa:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make very thirsty.
	exam	1	I was parched after the run.
parch	3.
	syl	parch
	pron	<pa:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to roast (corn, etc.) lightly.
Parcheesi	0.
	syl	Par+chee+si
	pron	<pa:1CEzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a modern board game derived from the ancient game of pachisi.
parchment	ety	C13: from Old French parchemin, via Latin from Greek pergam*_en*_e, from Pergam*_enos of Pergamum (where parchment was made); the form of Old French parchemin was influenced by parche leather, from Latin Parthica (pellis) Parthian (leather) &- #!parch+ment@.y adj.
parchment	1.
	syl	parch+ment
	pron	<1pa:Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of certain animals, such as sheep, treated to form a durable material, as for bookbinding, or (esp. formerly) manuscripts.
parchment	2.
	syl	parch+ment
	pron	<1pa:Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a manuscript, etc., made of or resembling this material.
parchment	3.
	syl	parch+ment
	pron	<1pa:Cm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of stiff yellowish paper resembling parchment.
parclose	ety	C14: from Old French, noun use of past participle of parclore to close off; see #7per-, close 
parclose	0.
	syl	par+close
	pron	<1pa:2kl*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a screen or railing in a church separating off an altar, chapel, etc.
pard	H1.0.
	syl	pard
	pron	<pa:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {pardner}.
pard	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin pardus, from Greek pardos 
pard	H2.0.
	syl	pard
	pron	<pa:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a leopard or panther.
pardalote	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek pardal*_otos spotted like a leopard; see #7pard %2
pardalote	0.
	syl	par+da+lote
	pron	<1pa:d*2l*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {diamond bird}.
pardner	0.
	syl	pard+ner
	pron	<1pa:dn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	friend or partner: used as a term of address.
pardon	ety	C13: from Old French, from Medieval Latin perd*_onum, from perd*_on*_are to forgive freely, from Latin per (intensive)+ d*_on*_are to grant
pardon	1.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excuse or forgive (a person) for (an offence, mistake, etc.).
	exam	1	to pardon someone;
	exam	2	to pardon a fault.
pardon	2.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	forgiveness; allowance.
pardon	3.a.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	release from punishment for an offence.
pardon	3.b.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the warrant granting such release.
pardon	4.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a Roman Catholic indulgence.
pardon	5.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	interj.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {pardon me; I beg your pardon}.
pardon	5.a.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	interj.
	mod	tr.
	def	sorry; excuse me.
pardon	5.b.
	syl	par+don
	pron	<1pa:dN>
	pos	interj.
	mod	tr.
	def	what did you say??
pardonable	sub
	head	pardon
	syl	par+don+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pardonably	sub
	head	pardon
	syl	par+don+a:bly
	pos	adv.
pardonless	sub
	head	pardon
	syl	par+don+less
	pos	adj.
pardoner	0.
	syl	par+don+er
	pron	<1pa:dN*>
	pos	n.
	usage	before the Reformation
	def	a person licensed to sell ecclesiastical indulgences.
Pardubice	0.
	syl	Par+du+bi+ce
	pron	Czech <1pardubiCe>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Czechoslo?!vakia, on the Elbe River: 13th-century cathedral; oil refinery. Pop.: 70777 (1968).
pare	ety	C13: from Old French parer to adorn, from Latin par*_are to make ready
pare	1.
	syl	pare
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to peel or cut (the outer layer) from (something).
pare	2.
	syl	pare
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut the edges from (the nails); trim.
pare	3.
	syl	pare
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decrease bit by bit.
parer	sub
	head	pare
	syl	par+er
	pos	n.
Ambroise	infl
	head	Par'e
	syl	Am:broise
	pron	<?~a1brwa:z>
	pos	n.
Par'e	0.
	syl	Pa:r*'e
	pron	French <pa1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	??1517-90, French surgeon. He reintroduced ligature of arteries following amputation instead of cauterization.
paregoric	ety	C17 (meaning: relieving pain): via Late Latin from Greek par*_egorikos soothing, from par*_egoros relating to soothing speech, from #7para -%1 (beside, alongside of)+ -*_egor-, from agoreuein to speak in assembly, from agora assembly
paregoric	0.
	syl	par+e:gor+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1gorik>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine consisting of opium, benzoic acid, camphor, and anise oil, formerly widely used to relieve diarrhoea and coughing in children.
pareira	ety	C18: from Portuguese pareira brava, literally: wild vine
pareira	0.
	syl	pa+rei+ra
	pron	<p*1re*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of a South American menispermaceous climbing plant, used as a diuretic, tonic, and as a source of curare.
paren	0.
	syl	paren.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	parenthesis.
parenchyma	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek parenkhuma something poured in beside, from #7para -%1#7+ enkhuma infusion
parenchyma	1.
	syl	pa+ren+chy+ma
	pron	<p*1reGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft plant tissue consisting of simple thin-walled cells with intervening air spaces: constitutes the greater part of fruits, stems, roots, etc.
parenchyma	2.
	syl	pa+ren+chy+ma
	pron	<p*1reGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	animal tissue that constitutes the essential or specialized part of an organ as distinct from the blood vessels, connective tissue, etc., associated with it.
parenchyma	3.
	syl	pa+ren+chy+ma
	pron	<p*1reGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	loosely-packed tissue filling the spaces between the organs in lower animals such as flatworms.
parenchymatous	sub
	head	parenchyma
	syl	par+en+chym:a+tous
	pron	<2p@reG1kim*t*s>
	pos	adj.
parent	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin parens parent, from parere to bring forth
parent	1.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a father or mother.
parent	2.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person acting as a father or mother; guardian.
parent	3.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an ancestor.
parent	4.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a source or cause.
parent	5.a.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism or organization that has produced one or more organisms similar to itself.
parent	5.b.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a parent organism.
parent	6.a.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a precursor, such as a nucleus or compound, of a derived entity.
parent	6.b.
	syl	par+ent
	pron	<1pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a parent nucleus;
	exam	2	a parent ion.
parenthood	sub
	head	parent
	syl	par+ent+hood
	pos	n.
parentage	1.
	syl	par+ent+age
	pron	<1pe*r*ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	ancestry.
parentage	2.
	syl	par+ent+age
	pron	<1pe*r*ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	derivation from a particular origin.
parentage	3.
	syl	par+ent+age
	pron	<1pe*r*ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {parenthood}.
parental	1.
	syl	pa+ren+tal
	pron	<p*1rentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a parent or parent?!hood.
parental	2.
	syl	pa+ren+tal
	pron	<p*1rentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	designating the first generation in a line, which gives rise to all succeeding (filial) generations.
parentally	sub
	head	parental
	syl	pa+1ren+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
parenteral	ety	C20: from #7para -%1#7+entero -+#7-al %1 &- par+#!en+ter+al+ly adv.
parenteral	1.
	syl	par+en+ter+al
	pron	<p@1rent*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	usage	esp. of the route by which a drug is administered
	def	by means other than through the digestive tract, esp. by injection.
parenteral	2.
	syl	par+en+ter+al
	pron	<p@1rent*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	designating a drug to be injected.
parenthesis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: something placed in besides, from parentithenai, from #7para -%1#7+{en -%2}#7+ tithenai to put &- par+en+thet+ic (@!p@ar$$n#!#Gg$et$Ik) or @!par+en+#!thet@.i+cal adj. &- @!par+en+#!thet@.i+cal+ly adv.
parentheses	infl
	head	parenthesis
	syl	pa+ren+the:ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parenthesis	1.
	syl	pa+ren+the:sis
	pron	<p*1renTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a phrase, often explanatory or qualifying, inserted into a passage with which it is not grammatically connected, and marked off by brackets, dashes, etc.
parenthesis	2.
	syl	pa+ren+the:sis
	pron	<p*1renTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bracket}. either of a pair of characters, ({}) , used to enclose such a phrase or as a sign of aggregation in mathematical or logical expressions.
parenthesis	3.
	syl	pa+ren+the:sis
	pron	<p*1renTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	an intervening occurrence; interlude; interval.
in parenthesis	4.
	head	parenthesis
	syl	in parenthesis.
	def	in?!serted as a parenthesis.
parenthesise	alt
	head	parenthesize
	or	parenthesize
	syl	pa+ren+the:sise
	pron	<p*1renTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
parenthesize	1.
	or	parenthesise
	syl	pa+ren+the:size
	pron	<p*1renTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in parentheses.
parenthesize	2.
	or	parenthesise
	syl	pa+ren+the:size
	pron	<p*1renTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert as a parenthesis.
parenthesize	3.
	or	parenthesise
	syl	pa+ren+the:size
	pron	<p*1renTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intersperse (a speech, writing, etc.) with parentheses.
parergon	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek, from #7para- %1+ ergon work
parerga	infl
	head	parergon
	syl	par+er+ga
	pron	<-g*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parergon	0.
	syl	par+er+gon
	pron	<p*1re*gon>
	pos	n.
	def	work that is not one's main employment.
paresis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: a relaxation, from parienai to let go, from #7para -%1+ hienai to release
paresis	1.
	syl	pa+re:sis
	pron	<p*1rEsis>, <1p@risis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	incomplete or slight paralysis of motor functions.
paresis	2.
	syl	pa+re:sis
	pron	<p*1rEsis>, <1p@risis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	short for {general paresis}. See {general paralysis of the insane}.
paretic	sub
	head	paresis
	syl	pa+ret+ic
	pron	<p*1retik>
	pos	adj.
paresthesia	0.
	syl	par+es+the:si:a
	pron	<2p@res1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {paraesthesia}.
paresthetic	sub
	head	paresthesia
	syl	par+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2p@res1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
Vilfredo	infl
	head	Pareto
	syl	Vil:fre:do
	pron	<vil1frA:do>
	pos	n.
Pareto	0.
	syl	Pa:re:to
	pron	Italian <pa1rA:to>
	pos	n.
	def	1848-1923, Italian sociologist and economist. He anticipated Fascist principles of government in his (1916).
pareu	ety	from Tahitian
pareu	0.
	syl	pa+re:u
	pron	<1pa:rA2u:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangle of fabric worn by Polynesians as a skirt or loincloth.
pareve	0.
	syl	pa+re:ve
	pron	<1pa:v*>, <1pa:r*v*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a variant of {parve}.
par excellence	ety	French, literally: by (way of) excellence
par excellence	0.
	syl	par ex+cel+lence
	pron	French. <par ekse1l?~a:s>, English <pa:r 1eks*l*ns>
	def	to a degree of excellence; beyond comparison.
	exam	1	she is the charitable lady par excellence.
parfait	ety	from French: #7perfect 
parfait	0.
	syl	par+fait
	pron	<pa:1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich frozen dessert made from eggs and cream with ice cream, fruit, etc.
parfleche	ety	C19: from Canadian French, from French parer to ward off, protect+ fl*`eche arrow
parfleche	1.
	syl	par+fleche
	pron	<1pa:fleS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	rawhide that has been dried after soaking in lye and water to remove the hair.
parfleche	2.
	syl	par+fleche
	pron	<1pa:fleS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an object, such as a case, made of this.
parget	ety	C14: from Old French pargeter to throw over, from par #7per -#7+ geter, from Medieval Latin jact*_are to throw
parget	1.
	syl	par+get
	pron	<1pa:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pargeting}.
parget	1.a.
	syl	par+get
	pron	<1pa:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	plaster, mortar, etc., used to line chimney flues or cover walls.
parget	1.b.
	syl	par+get
	pron	<1pa:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	plasterwork that has incized ornamental patterns.
parget	2.
	syl	par+get
	pron	<1pa:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gypsum} (esp. when used in building). {~}
parget	3.
	syl	par+get
	pron	<1pa:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	to cover or decorate with parget.
parhelic circle	0.
	syl	par+he+lic cir+cle
	pron	<pa:1hElik>, <-1helik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a luminous band at the same altitude as the sun, parallel to the horizon, caused by reflection of the sun's rays by ice crystals in the atmosphere.
parhelion	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek par*_elion, from #7para -%1 (beside)+ h*_elios sun
parhelia	infl
	head	parhelion
	syl	par+he+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parhelion	0.
	syl	par+he+li+on
	pron	<pa:1hEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several bright spots on the parhelic circle or solar halo, caused by the diffraction of light by ice crystals in the atmosphere, esp. around sunset. Also called: {mock sun, sundog}. Compare {anthelion}.
parhelic	sub
	head	parhelion
	or	parheliacle
	syl	par+he+lic
	pron	<pa:1hElik>, <-1helik>
	pos	adj.
parheliacle	sub
	head	parhelion
	or	parhelic
	syl	par+he+li:a+cle
	pron	<2pa:hi1lI*kL>
	pos	adj.
pari-	ety	from Latin par 
pari-	0.
	syl	par:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	equal or equally; even (in number).
	exam	1	parisyllabic;
	exam	2	paripinnate.
pariah	ety	C17: from Tamil paraiyan drummer, from parai drum; so called because members of the caste were the drummers at festivals
pariah	1.
	syl	pa+ri+ah
	pron	<p*1rI*> <1p@ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a social outcast.
pariah	2.
	syl	pa+ri+ah
	pron	<p*1rI*> <1p@ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a member of a low caste in South India.
pariah dog	0.
	syl	pa+ri+ah dog
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {pye-dog}.
Parian	1.
	syl	Par:i:an
	pron	<1pe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a fine white marble mined in classical times in Paros.
Parian	2.
	syl	Par:i:an
	pron	<1pe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a fine biscuit porcelain used mainly for statuary.
Parian	3.
	syl	Par:i:an
	pron	<1pe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Paros.
Parian	4.
	syl	Par:i:an
	pron	<1pe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Paros.
Parian	5.
	syl	Par:i:an
	pron	<1pe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Parian marble.
Parian	6.
	syl	Par:i:an
	pron	<1pe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Parian porcelain.
Paricut'in	0.
	syl	Pa+ri+cu+t*'in
	pron	Spanish <2pariku1tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in W central Mexico, in Michoac*'an state, formed in 1943 after a week of earth tremors; grew to a height of 2500 m (8200 ft.) in a year and buried the village of Paricut*'in.
paries	ety	C18: from Latin: wall
parietes	infl
	head	paries
	syl	pa+ri+e:tes
	pron	<p*1rIi2tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paries	0.
	syl	par:i+es
	pron	<1pe*ri2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	the wall of an organ or bodily cavity.
parietal	ety	C16: from Late Latin pariet*_alis, from Latin pari*_es wall
parietal	1.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal
	pron	<p*1rIitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, biology.
	def	of, relating to, or forming the walls or part of the walls of a bodily cavity or similar structure.
	exam	1	the parietal bones of the skull.
parietal	2.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal
	pron	<p*1rIitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the side of the skull.
parietal	3.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal
	pron	<p*1rIitL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant ovaries
	def	having ovules attached to the walls.
parietal	4.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal
	pron	<p*1rIitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	living or having authority within a college.
parietal	5.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal
	pron	<p*1rIitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a parietal bone.
parietal bone	0.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal bone
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two bones forming part of the roof and sides of the skull.
parietal cell	0.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal cell
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the cells in the lining of the stomach that produce hydrochloric acid.
parietal lobe	0.
	syl	pa+ri+e:tal lobe
	pos	n.
	def	the portion of each cerebral hemisphere concerned with the perception and interpretation of sensations of touch, temperature, and taste and with muscular movements.
pari-mutuel	ety	C19: from French, literally: mutual wager
pari-mutuels	infl
	head	pari-mutuel
	or	paris-mutuels
	syl	par:i-mu:tu:els
	pron	<2p@ri1mju:tju*lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paris-mutuels	infl
	head	pari-mutuel
	or	pari-mutuels
	syl	par:is-mu:tu:els
	pron	<2p@ri1mju:tju*lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pari-mutuel	0.a.
	syl	par:i-mu:tu:el
	pron	<2p@ri1mju:tju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of betting in which those who have bet on the winners of a race share in the total amount wagered less a percentage for the management.
pari-mutuel	0.b.
	syl	par:i-mu:tu:el
	pron	<2p@ri1mju:tju*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the pari-mutuel machine.
paring	0.
	syl	par+ing
	pron	<1pe*riG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something pared or cut off.
pari passu	0.
	syl	pa:ri pas+su
	pron	Latin. <2p@ri> <1p@su:>, <1pa:ri>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Usually legal.
	def	with equal speed or progress; equably: often used to refer to the right of creditors to receive assets from the same source without one taking precedence.
paripinnate	0.
	syl	par:i+pin+nate
	pron	<2p@ri1pinAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pinnate leaves
	def	having an even number of leaflets and no terminal leaflet. Compare {imparipinnate}.
Paris	ety	via French and Old French, from Late Latin (L*_ut*_etia) Parisi*_orum (marshes) of the Parisii, a tribe of Celtic Gaul
Paris	H1.1.
	syl	Par+is
	pron	<1p@ris>, French <pa1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of France, in the north on the River Seine: constitutes a department; dates from the 3rd century #7b.c., becoming capital of France in 987; centre of the French Revolution; centres around its original site on an island in the Seine, the {*^Ile de la Cit*'e}, containing Notre Dame; university (1150). Pop.: 2317227 (1975). Ancient name: {Lu?!te?!tia}.
Paris	H1.2.a.
	syl	Par+is
	pron	<1p@ris>, French <pa1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a treaty of 1783 between the U.S., Brit?!ain, France, and Spain, ending the War of American Inde?!pendence.
Paris	H1.2.b.
	syl	Par+is
	pron	<1p@ris>, French <pa1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a treaty of 1763 signed by Britain, France, and Spain that ended their involvement in the Seven Years' War.
Paris	H1.2.c.
	syl	Par+is
	pron	<1p@ris>, French <pa1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a treaty of 1898 between Spain and the U.S. bringing to an end the Spanish-American War.
Parisian	sub
	head	Paris
	syl	Pa+ris+i:an
	pron	<p*1rizi*n>
	pos	n. adj.
Paris	H2.1.
	syl	Par:is
	pron	<1p@ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a prince of Troy, whose abduction of Helen from her husband Menelaus started the Trojan War.
Matthew	2.
	head	Paris
	syl	Mat:thew.
	def	??1200-59, English chronicler, whose principal work is the
Paris Commune	0.
	syl	Par+is Com+mune
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	the council established in Paris in the spring of 1871 in opposition to the National Assembly and esp. to the peace negotiated with Prussia following the Franco-Prussian War. Troops of the Assembly crushed the Commune with great bloodshed.
Paris green	0.
	syl	Par+is green
	pos	n.
	def	an emerald-green poisonous insoluble substance used as a pigment and insecticide. It is a double salt of copper arsenite and copper acetate. Formula: 3Cu(AsO\2)\2.Cu(C\2H\3O\2)\2.
parish	ety	C13: from Old French paroisse, from Church Latin parochia, from Late Greek paroikia, from paroikos Christian, sojourner, from Greek: neighbour, from #7para -%1 (beside)+ oikos house
parish	1.
	syl	par+ish
	pron	<1p@riS>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a diocese, having its own church and a clergyman.
parish	2.
	syl	par+ish
	pron	<1p@riS>
	pos	n.
	def	the churchgoers of such a sub?!division.
parish	3.
	syl	par+ish
	pron	<1p@riS>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and, formerly, Wales
	def	the smallest unit of local government in rural areas.
parish	4.
	syl	par+ish
	pron	<1p@riS>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Louisiana
	def	a unit of local government corresponding to a county in other states of the U.S.
parish	5.
	syl	par+ish
	pron	<1p@riS>
	pos	n.
	def	the people living in a parish.
on the parish	6.
	head	parish
	syl	on the parish.
	qual	History.
	def	receiving parochial relief.
Parishad	ety	Hindi
Parishad	0.
	syl	Pa+ri+shad
	pron	<1p^riS*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	an assembly.
parish clerk	0.
	syl	par+ish clerk
	pos	n.
	def	a person designated to assist in various church duties.
parish council	0.
	syl	par+ish coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the administrative body of a parish. See {parish} (sense 3).
parishioner	0.
	syl	pa+rish+ion+er
	pron	<p*1riS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a particular parish.
parish register	0.
	syl	par+ish reg+is+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a book in which the births, baptisms, marriages, and deaths in a parish are recorded.
parison	ety	C19: from French paraison, from parer to prepare
parison	0.
	syl	par:i+son
	pron	<1p@risN>
	pos	n.
	def	an unshaped mass of glass before it is moulded into its final form.
parisyllabic	0.
	syl	par:i+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2p@risi1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a noun or verb, in inflected languages
	def	containing the same number of syllables in all or almost all inflected forms. Compare {imparisyllabic}.
parity	ety	C16: from Late Latin p*_arit*_as; see #7par 
parities	infl
	head	parity
	syl	par+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parity	H1.1.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	equality of rank, pay, etc.
parity	H1.2.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	close or exact analogy or equivalence.
parity	H1.3.a.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a foreign currency equivalent at the established exchange rate to a specific sum of domestic currency.
parity	H1.3.b.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar equivalence between different forms of the same national currency, esp. the gold equivalent of a unit of gold-standard currency.
parity	H1.4.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	equality between prices of commodities or securities in two separate markets.
parity	H1.5.a.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of a physical system characterized by the behaviour of the sign of its wave function when reflected in space. The wave function either remains unchanged ({even parity}) or changes in sign ({odd parity) }.
parity	H1.5.b.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantum number describing this property, equal to +1 for even parity systems and -1 for odd parity systems. Symbol.
	exam	1	P.
parity	H1.6.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a relationship between two integers. If both are odd or both even they have the same parity; if one is odd and one even they have different parity.
parity	H1.7.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a system of government support for farm products.
parity	ety	C19: from Latin parere to bear
parity	H2.1.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or fact of having given birth.
parity	H2.2.
	syl	par+i:ty
	pron	<1p@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of children to which a woman has given birth.
parity check	0.
	syl	par+i:ty check
	pos	n.
	def	a check made of computer data to ensure that the total number of bits of value 1 (or 0) in each unit of information remains odd or even after transfer between a peripheral device and the memory or vice versa.
park	ety	C13: from Old French parc, from Medieval Latin parricus enclosure, from Germanic; compare Old High German pfarrih pen, Old English pearruc #7{paddock %1}
park	1.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large area of land preserved in a natural state for recreational use by the public. See also {national park}.
park	2.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of open land in a town with public amenities.
park	3.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large area of land forming a private estate.
park	4.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	an enclosed tract of land where wild beasts are protected, acquired by a subject by royal grant or prescription. Compare {{forest} (sense 4)}.
park	5.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See {amusement park}.
park	6.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See {car park}.
park	7.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a playing field or sports stadium.
the park	8.
	head	park
	syl	the park.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a soccer pitch.
park	9.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a gear selector position on the auto?!mat?!ic transmission of a motor vehicle that acts as a parking brake.
park	10.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the area in which the equipment and supplies of a mili?!tary formation are assembled.
park	11.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a high valley surrounded by mountains in the western U.S.
park	12.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stop and leave (a vehicle) temporarily.
park	13.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to manoeuvre (a motor vehicle) into a space for it to be left.
	exam	1	try to park without hitting the kerb.
park	14.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to leave or put somewhere.
	exam	1	park yourself in front of the fire.
park	15.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to arrange equipment in a park.
park	16.
	syl	park
	pron	<pa:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose in or as a park.
parklike	sub
	head	park
	syl	park+2like
	pos	adj.
Mungo	1.
	head	Park
	syl	Mun:go
	pron	<1m^Gg*u>
	def	1771-1806, Scottish explorer. He led two expeditions (1795-97; 1805-06) to trace the course of the Niger in Africa. He was drowned during the second expedition.
Chung Hee	2.
	head	Park
	syl	Chung Hee
	pron	<1CuG> <1hE>
	def	born 1917, South Korean politician; president of the Republic of Korea since 1963.
parka	ety	C19: from Aleutian: skin
parka	0.
	syl	par+ka
	pron	<1pa:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a warm knee-length weatherproof coat, often with a hood, originally worn by Eskimos.
Charlie	1.
	head	Parker
	syl	Char:lie.
	def	nickname or 1920-55, U.S. jazz alto saxophonist and composer; the leading exponent of early bop.
Dorothy (Rothschild) 	2.
	head	Parker
	syl	Dor:o:thy (Rothschild) .
	def	1893-1967, U.S. writer, noted esp. for the ironical humour of her short stories.
Matthew	3.
	head	Parker
	syl	Mat:thew.
	def	1504-75, English prelate. As archbishop of Canterbury (1559-75), he supervised Elizabeth I's religious settlement.
parkin	ety	C19: of unknown origin
parkin	0.
	syl	par+kin
	pron	<1pa:kin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	moist spicy ginger cake usually containing oatmeal.
parking disc	0.
	syl	park+ing disc
	pos	n.
	def	See {{disc} (sense 7)}.
parking lot	0.
	syl	park+ing lot
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {car park}.
parking meter	0.
	syl	park+ing me+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a timing device, usually coin-operated, that indicates how long a vehicle may be left parked.
parking orbit	0.
	syl	park+ing or+bit
	pos	n.
	def	an orbit around the earth or moon in which a spacecraft can be placed temporarily in order to prepare for the next step in its programme.
parking ticket	0.
	syl	park+ing tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a summons served for a parking offence.
Parkinson's disease	ety	C19: named after James Parkinson (1755-1824), English surgeon, who first described it
Parkinson's disease	0.
	syl	Par:kin:son's dis+ease
	pron	<1pa:kins*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a progressive chronic disorder of the central nervous system characterized by impaired@T muscular@T coordination @T and@T tremor. @T Also @T called: {par?!kinsonism, Parkinson's syndrome, paralysis agitans, shaking palsy}.
Parkinson's law	ety	C20: named after C. N. Parkinson (born 1909), English economist, who formulated it
Parkinson's law	0.
	syl	Par:kin:son's law
	pos	n.
	def	the notion, expressed facetiously as a law of economics, that work expands to fill the time allotted to it.
parkland	0.
	syl	park+land
	pron	<1pa:k2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	grassland with scattered trees.
park savanna	0.
	syl	park sa+van+na
	pos	n.
	def	savanna grassland scattered with trees.
parkway	0.
	syl	park+way
	pron	<1pa:k2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a wide road planted with trees, etc.
parky	ety	C19: perhaps from #7perky 
parkier	infl
	head	parky
	syl	park:i+er
	pos	adj.
parkiest	infl
	head	parky
	syl	park:i+est.
	pos	adj.
parky	0.
	syl	park:y
	pron	<1pa:ki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Brit. informal. of the weather
	def	chilly; cold.
Parl	1.
	syl	Parl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Parliament.
Parl	2.
	syl	Parl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {parl}. parliamentary.
parlance	ety	C16: from Old French, from parler to talk, via Medieval Latin from Late Latin parabola speech, #7parable ; compare #7parley 
parlance	1.
	syl	par+lance
	pron	<1pa:l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular manner of speaking, esp. when specialized; idiom.
	exam	1	political parlance.
parlance	2.
	syl	par+lance
	pron	<1pa:l*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any discussion, such as a debate.
parlando	ety	Italian: speaking, from parlare to speak
parlando	0.
	syl	par+lan+do
	pron	<pa:1l@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed as though speaking.
parlay	ety	C19: variant of paroli, via French from Neapolitan Italian parolo, from paro a pair, from Latin p*_ar equal, #7par 
parlay	1.
	syl	par+lay
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to stake (winnings from one bet) on a subsequent wager. Brit. term: {double up}.
parlay	2.
	syl	par+lay
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to exploit (one's talent, etc.) to achieve worldly success.
parlay	3.
	syl	par+lay
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a bet in which winnings from one wager are staked on another, or a series of such bets.
parley	ety	C16: from French, from parler to talk, from Medieval Latin parabol*_are, from Late Latin parabola speech, #7parable 
parley	1.
	syl	par+ley
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a discussion, esp. between enemies under a truce to decide terms of surrender, etc.
parley	2.
	syl	par+ley
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discuss, esp. with an enemy under a truce.
parley	3.
	syl	par+ley
	pron	<1pa:li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak (a foreign language).
parleyer	sub
	head	parley
	syl	par+ley+er
	pos	n.
parleyvoo	ety	C20: jocular respelling of parlez-vous (fran*,cais)?? do you speak (French)??
parleyvoo	1.
	syl	parl+ey+voo
	pron	<2pa:li1vu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak French. {~}
parleyvoo	2.
	syl	parl+ey+voo
	pron	<2pa:li1vu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the French language.
parleyvoo	3.
	syl	parl+ey+voo
	pron	<2pa:li1vu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a Frenchman.
parliament	ety	C13: from Anglo-Latin parliamentum, from Old French parlement, from parler to speak; see #7parley 
parliament	1.
	syl	par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of the representatives of a political nation or people, often the supreme legislative authority.
parliament	2.
	syl	par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any legislative or deliberative assem?!bly, conference, etc.
parliament	3.
	syl	par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {#!par+le@.ment}. (in France before the Revolution) any of several high courts of justice in which royal decrees, etc., were registered.
Parliament	1.
	syl	Par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest legislative authority in Britain, consisting of the House of Commons, which exercises effective power, the House of Lords, and the sovereign.
Parliament	2.
	syl	Par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar legislature in another country.
Parliament	3.
	syl	Par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the two chambers of a Parliament.
Parliament	4.
	syl	Par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower chamber of a Parliament.
Parliament	5.
	syl	Par+lia+ment
	pron	<1pa:l*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the assemblies of such a body created by a general election and royal summons and dissolved before the next election.
parliamentarian	1.
	syl	par+lia+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2pa:l*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert in parliamentary procedures, etc.
parliamentarian	2.
	syl	par+lia+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2pa:l*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a Member of Parliament.
parliamentarian	3.
	syl	par+lia+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2pa:l*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a parliament or parliaments.
Parliamentarian	1.
	syl	Par+lia+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2pa:l*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of Parliament during the Civil War.
Parliamentarian	2.
	syl	Par+lia+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2pa:l*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Parliament or its supporters during the Civil War.
parliamentarism	alt
	head	parliamentarianism
	or	parliamentarianism
	syl	par+lia+men+tar+ism
	pos	n.
parliamentarianism	0.
	or	parliamentarism
	syl	par+lia+men+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2pa:l*men1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of parliamentary government.
parliamentary	1.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2pa:l*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or characteristic of a parliament or Parliament.
parliamentary	2.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2pa:l*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	proceeding from a parliament or Parliament.
	exam	1	a parliamentary decree.
parliamentary	3.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2pa:l*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	conforming to or derived from the procedures of a parliament or Parliament.
	exam	1	parliamentary conduct.
parliamentary	4.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2pa:l*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	having a parliament or Parliament.
parliamentary	5.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2pa:l*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or relating to Parliament or its supporters during the Civil War.
parliamentary agent	0.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry a:gent
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a person who is employed to manage the parliamentary business of a private group.
Parliamentary Commissioner	0.
	syl	Par+lia+men+ta+ry Com+mis+sion+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the official name for {ombudsman}.
parliamentary private secretary	0.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry pri+vate sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a backbencher in Parliament who assists a minister, esp. in liaison with backbenchers. Abbrev.: {PPS} or {P.P.S}.
parliamentary secretary	0.
	syl	par+lia+men+ta+ry sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a member of Parliament appointed, usually as a junior minister, to assist a minister of the Crown with his departmental responsibilities.
parlour	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman parlur, from Old French parleur room in convent for receiving guests, from parler to speak; see #7parley 
parlor	alt
	head	parlour
	or	parlour
	syl	par+lor
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
parlour	1.
	or	parlor
	syl	par+lour
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	a living room, esp. one kept tidy for the reception of visitors.
parlour	2.
	or	parlor
	syl	par+lour
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reception room in a priest's house, convent, etc.
parlour	3.
	or	parlor
	syl	par+lour
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small room for guests away from the public rooms in an inn, club, etc.
parlour	4.
	or	parlor
	syl	par+lour
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a room or shop equipped as a place of business.
	exam	1	a billiard parlor.
parlour	5.
	or	parlor
	syl	par+lour
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a small shop, esp. one selling cakes and nonalcoholic drinks.
parlour	6.
	or	parlor
	syl	par+lour
	pron	<1pa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a building equipped for milking cows in.
parlour car	0.
	syl	par+lour car
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a comfortable railway coach with individual reserved seats.
parlour game	0.
	syl	par+lour game
	pos	n.
	def	an informal indoor game.
parlous	ety	C14 perlous, variant of #7peri?!lous 
parlous	1.
	syl	par+lous
	pron	<1pa:l*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dangerous or difficult.
parlous	2.
	syl	par+lous
	pron	<1pa:l*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cunning. {~} extremely.
parlously	sub
	head	parlous
	syl	par+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
parlousness	sub
	head	parlous
	syl	par+lous+ness
	pos	n.
parl proc	0.
	syl	parl. proc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	parliamentary procedure.
Parma	1.
	syl	Par+ma
	pron	Italian <1parma>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: capital of the duchy of Parma and Piacenza from 1545 until it became part of Italy in 1860; important food industry (esp. Parmesan cheese). Pop.: 177210 (1975 est.).
Parma	2.
	syl	Par+ma
	pron	<1pa:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Ohio, south of Cleveland. Pop.: 101482 (1973 est.). &- {Par+me+san} (@!p$a$:m$I#!z@an, #!p$a$:m$I@!z@an).
Parmenides	0.
	syl	Par:men:i:des
	pron	<pa:1meni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	5th-century #7b.c. Greek Eleatic philosopher, born in Italy. He held that the universe is single and unchanging and denied the existence of change and motion. His doctrines are expounded in his poem of which only fragments are extant.
Parmentier	ety	C19: named after A. Parmentier (1780-1813), French horticulturist
Parmentier	0.
	syl	Par+men+tier
	pron	<1pa:m*n2tjA>, French <parm?~a1tjA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of soups, etc.
	def	containing or garnished with potatoes.
Parmesan cheese	0.
	syl	Par+me+san cheese
	pron	<2pa:mi1z@n>, <1pa:mi2z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard dry cheese made from skimmed milk, used grated, esp. on pasta dishes and soups.
Parmigianino	0.
	syl	Par:mi:gia:ni:no
	pron	Italian <2parmiJa1nEno>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1503-40, Italian painter, one of the originators of mannerism. Also called: {Par@.mi@.gia@.no} (@!parmi#!d#fa$:no).
Parnahiba	alt
	head	Parna'iba
	or	Parna'iba
	syl	Par+na+hi+ba
	pron	Portuguese <parna1iba>
	pos	n.
Parna'iba	0.
	or	Parnahiba
	syl	Par+na:*'i+ba
	pron	Portuguese <parna1iba>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Brazil, rising in the Serra das Mangabeiras and flowing generally northeast, to the Atlantic. Length: about 1450 km (900 miles).
Parnassian	H1.0.
	syl	Par+nas+si:an
	pron	<pa:1n@si*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Mount Parnassus or poetry.
Parnassian	ety	C19: from French parnassien, from Parnasse P#7arnassus ; from Le Parnasse contemporain, title of an anthology produced by these poets
Parnassian	H2.1.
	syl	Par+nas+si:an
	pron	<pa:1n@si*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a school of French poets of the late 19th century who wrote verse that emphasized metrical form and restricted emotion.
Parnassian	H2.2.
	syl	Par+nas+si:an
	pron	<pa:1n@si*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Parnassians or their poetry.
Parnassianism	sub
	head	Parnassian
	or	Parnassism
	syl	Par+1nas+si+an+ism
	pos	n.
Parnassism	sub
	head	Parnassian
	or	Parnassianism
	syl	Par+1nas+sism
	pos	n.
Mount	1.
	head	Parnassus
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in central Greece, in NW Boeotia: in ancient times sacred to Dionysus, Apollo, and the Muses, with the Castalian Spring and Delphi on its slopes. Height: 2457 m (8061 ft.). Modern Greek names: {Par+nas+s*'os} (@!parna#!s@$s), {Li*'akoura}.
Parnassus	2.a.
	syl	Par+nas+sus
	pron	<pa:1n@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the world of poetry.
Parnassus	2.b.
	syl	Par+nas+sus
	pron	<pa:1n@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a centre of poetic or other creative activity.
Parnassus	3.
	syl	Par+nas+sus
	pron	<pa:1n@s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of verse or belles-lettres.
Charles Stewart	infl
	head	Parnell
	syl	Charles Stew:art.
	pos	n.
Parnell	0.
	syl	Par:nell
	pron	<1pa:nL>, <pa:1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	1846-91, Irish nationalist, who led the Irish Home Rule movement in Parliament (1880-90) with a calculated policy of obstruction. Although Gladstone was converted to Home Rule (1886), Parnell's career was ruined by the scandal over his adultery with Mrs. O'Shea. &- {#!Par+nel+lism}
Parnellite	sub
	head	Parnell
	syl	Par+nel+lite
	pos	n. adj.
parochial	ety	C14: via Old French from Church Latin parochi*_alis; see #7parish 
parochial	1.
	syl	pa+ro+chi:al
	pron	<p*1r*uki*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	narrow in outlook or scope; provincial.
parochial	2.
	syl	pa+ro+chi:al
	pron	<p*1r*uki*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a parish or parishes.
parochialism	sub
	head	parochial
	syl	pa+1ro+chi+al+ism
	pos	n.
parochially	sub
	head	parochial
	syl	pa+1ro+chi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
parochial church council	0.
	syl	pa+ro+chi:al church coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	an elected body of lay representatives of the members of a parish that administers the affairs of the parish.
parody	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek paroidi*_a satirical poem, from #7para -%1+ *_oid*_e song
parodies	infl
	head	parody
	syl	par:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parody	1.
	syl	par:o+dy
	pron	<1p@r*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical, literary, or other composition that mimics the style of another composer, author, etc., in a humorous or satirical way.
parody	2.
	syl	par:o+dy
	pron	<1p@r*di>
	pos	n.
	def	mimicry of someone's individual manner in a humorous or satirical way.
parody	3.
	syl	par:o+dy
	pron	<1p@r*di>
	pos	n.
	def	something so badly done as to seem an intentional mockery; travesty. {~} {+dies, +dy+ing, +died}.
parody	4.
	syl	par:o+dy
	pron	<1p@r*di>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a parody of.
parodic	sub
	head	parody
	or	parodical
	syl	pa+rod+ic
	pron	<p*1rodik>
	pos	adj.
parodical	sub
	head	parody
	or	parodic
	syl	pa+1rod:i+cal
	pos	adj.
parodist	sub
	head	parody
	syl	par:o+dist
	pos	n.
paroicous	ety	C19: from Greek paroikos living near by, from #7para -%1 (beside)+ oikos house; compare #7parish 
paroecious	alt
	head	paroicous
	or	paroicous
	syl	pa+roe+cious
	pron	<p*1rES*s>
	pos	adj.
paroicous	0.
	or	paroecious
	syl	pa+roi+cous
	pron	<p*1rcik*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of mosses and related plants
	def	having the male and female reproductive organs at different levels on the same stem.
parol	ety	C15: from Old French parole speech; see #7parole 
parol	1.
	syl	pa+rol
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	formerly
	def	the pleadings in an action when presented by word of mouth.
parol	2.
	syl	pa+rol
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an oral statement; word of mouth (now only in the phrase {by parol) }.
parol	3.a.
	syl	pa+rol
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	usage	of a contract, lease, etc.
	def	made orally or in writing but not under seal.
parol	3.b.
	syl	pa+rol
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	expressed or given by word of mouth.
	exam	1	parol evidence.
parole	ety	C17: from Old French, from the phrase parole d'honneur word of honour; parole from Late Latin parabola speech
parole	1.a.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the freeing of a prisoner before his sentence has expired, on the condition that he is of good behaviour.
parole	1.b.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of such conditional release.
parole	2.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a promise given by a prisoner, as to be of good behaviour if granted liberty or partial liberty.
parole	3.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {parol}.
parole	4.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. military.
	def	a password.
parole	5.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	language as manifested in the individual speech acts of particular speakers. Compare {langue}.
parole	6.a.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	conditionally released from detention.
parole	6.b.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. of a person
	def	under scrutiny, esp. for a recurrence of an earlier shortcoming.
parole	7.
	syl	pa+role
	pron	<p*1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (a person) on parole.
parolable	sub
	head	parole
	syl	pa+1rol+a:ble
	pos	adj.
paronomasia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: a play on words, from paronomazein to make a change in naming, from #7para -%1 (besides)+ onomazein to name, from onoma a name
paronomasia	0.
	syl	par:o+no+ma+si:a
	pron	<2p@r*n*u1mAzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a play on words, esp. a pun.
paronomastic	sub
	head	paronomasia
	syl	par:o+no+mas+tic
	pron	<2p@r*n*u1m@stik>
	pos	adj.
paronomastically	sub
	head	paronomasia
	syl	par:o+no+1mas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paronym	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek paronumon, from #7para -%1 (beside)+ onoma a name
paronym	0.
	syl	par:o+nym
	pron	<1p@r*nim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a cognate word.
paronymic	sub
	head	paronym
	or	paronymous
	syl	par:o+1nym+ic
	pron	<p*1roni?!m*s>
	pos	adj.
paronymous	sub
	head	paronym
	or	paronymic
	syl	pa+ron:y+mous
	pron	<p*1roni?!m*s>
	pos	adj.
P'aros	0.
	syl	P*'ar+os
	pron	<1pe*ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the S Aegean Sea, in the Cyclades: site of the discovery (1627) of the Parian Chronicle, a marble tablet outlining Greek history from before 1000 #7b.c. to about 354 #7b.c. (now at Oxford University). Pop.: 7314 (1971). Area: 166 sq. km (64 sq. miles).
parotic	ety	C19: from New Latin paroticus, from Greek #7para -%1 (near)+ -oticus, from ous ear
parotic	0.
	syl	pa+rot+ic
	pron	<p*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated near the ear.
parotid	ety	C17: via French via Latin from Greek par*_otis, from #7para -%1 (near)+ -*_otis from ous ear
parotid	1.
	syl	pa+rot+id
	pron	<p*1rotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or situated near the parotid gland.
parotid	2.
	syl	pa+rot+id
	pron	<p*1rotid>
	pos	n.
	def	See {parotid gland}.
parotid gland	0.
	syl	pa+rot+id gland
	pos	n.
	def	a large salivary gland, in man situated in front of and below each ear.
parotiditis	alt
	head	parotitis
	or	parotitis
	syl	pa+rot:i+di+tis
	pron	<p*2roti1dItis>
	pos	n.
parotitis	0.
	or	parotiditis
	syl	par:o+ti+tis
	pron	<2p@r*1tItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the parotid gland. See also {mumps}.
parotitic	sub
	head	parotitis
	or	parotiditic
	syl	par:o+tit+ic
	pron	<2p@r*1titik>
	pos	adj.
parotiditic	sub
	head	parotitis
	or	parotitic
	syl	pa+rot:i+dit+ic
	pron	<p*2roti1ditik>
	pos	adj.
parotoid	ety	C19: from Greek parot(is) (see #7parotid) +#7-oid 
parotoid	1.
	syl	pa+ro+toid
	pron	<p*1rotcid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paratoid gland}. any of various warty poison glands on the head and back of certain toads and salamanders.
parotoid	sub
	syl	pa+ro+toid
	pron	<p*1rotcid>
	pos	adj.
parotoid	2.
	syl	pa+ro+toid
	pron	<p*1rotcid>
	pos	n.
	def	resembling a parotid gland.
-parous	ety	from Latin -parus, from parere to bring forth
-parous	0.
	syl	-par:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	giving birth to.
	exam	1	oviparous.
parousia	ety	C19: from Greek: presence
parousia	0.
	syl	par:ou+si:a
	pron	<p*1ru:si*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	another term for the {Second Coming}.
paroxysm	ety	C17: via French from Medieval Latin paroxysmus annoyance, from Greek paroxusmos, from paroxunein to goad, from #7para -%1 (intensifier)+ oxunein to sharpen, from oxus sharp
paroxysm	1.
	syl	par+ox+ysm
	pron	<1p@r*k2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncontrollable outburst.
	exam	1	a paroxysm of giggling.
paroxysm	2.a.
	syl	par+ox+ysm
	pron	<1p@r*k2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden attack or recur?!rence of a disease.
paroxysm	2.b.
	syl	par+ox+ysm
	pron	<1p@r*k2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any fit or convulsion.
paroxysmal	sub
	head	paroxysm
	or	paroxysmic
	syl	par+ox+1ys+mal
	pos	adj.
paroxysmic	sub
	head	paroxysm
	or	paroxysmal
	syl	par+ox+1ys+mic
	pos	adj.
paroxysmally	sub
	head	paroxysm
	syl	par+ox+1ys+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
paroxytone	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek paroxutonos, from #7para -%1 (beside)+ -oxutonos #7oxytone 
paroxytone	1.
	syl	par+ox:y+tone
	pron	<p*1roksi2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the classical Greek language
	def	of, relating to, or denoting words having an acute accent on the next to last syllable.
paroxytone	2.
	syl	par+ox:y+tone
	pron	<p*1roksi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a paroxytone word.
paroxytone	xref
	syl	par+ox:y+tone
	pron	<p*1roksi2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {oxytone}.
paroxytonic	sub
	head	paroxytone
	syl	par+ox:y+ton+ic
	pron	<2p@roksi1tonik>
	pos	adj.
parpen	alt
	head	parpend
	or	parpend
	syl	par+pen
	pron	<1pa:p*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
parpend	0.
	or	parpen
	syl	par+pend
	pron	<1pa:p*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{perpend%1}}.
parquet	ety	C19: from Old French: small enclosure, from parc enclosure; see #7park 
parquet	1.
	syl	par+quet
	pron	<1pa:kA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a floor covering of pieces of hardwood fitted in a decorative pattern; parquetry.
parquet	2.
	syl	par+quet
	pron	<1pa:kA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {parquet floor}. a floor so covered.
parquet	3.
	syl	par+quet
	pron	<1pa:kA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the stalls of a theatre.
parquet	4.
	syl	par+quet
	pron	<1pa:kA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part of the Paris Bourse, where officially listed securities are traded. Compare {{coulisse} (sense 3)}.
parquet	5.
	syl	par+quet
	pron	<1pa:kA>, <-ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	the department of government responsible for the prosecution of crimes. {~} to cover a floor with parquet.
parquet circle	0.
	syl	par+quet cir+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the seating area of the main floor of a theatre that lies to the rear of the auditorium and underneath the balcony. Also called: {parterre}.
parquetry	0.
	syl	par+quet+ry
	pron	<1pa:kitri>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric pattern of inlaid pieces of wood, often of different kinds, esp. as used to cover a floor or to ornament furniture. Compare {marquetry}.
parr	ety	C18: of unknown origin
parrs	infl
	head	parr
	or	parr
	syl	parrs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parr	infl
	or	parrs
	syl	parr.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parr	0.
	syl	parr
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a salmon up to two years of age, with dark spots and transverse bands.
Catherine	infl
	head	Parr
	syl	Ca:the:rine.
	pos	n.
Parr	0.
	syl	Parr
	pron	<pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	1512-48, sixth wife of Henry VIII of England.
parrakeet	0.
	syl	par+ra+keet
	pron	<1p@r*2kEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {parakeet}.
parramatta	0.
	syl	par+ra+mat+ta
	pron	<2p@r*1m@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {paramatta}.
parrel	ety	C15: probably from aparail equipment, #7apparel 
parral	alt
	head	parrel
	or	parrel
	syl	par+ral
	pron	<1p@r*l>
	pos	n.
parrel	0.
	or	parral
	syl	par+rel
	pron	<1p@r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a ring that holds the jaws of a boom to the mast but lets it slide up and down.
parricide	ety	C16: from Latin parric*_idium murder of a parent or relative, and from parric*_ida one who murders a relative, from parri- (element related to Greek p*_eos kinsman)+ -c*_idium, -c*_ida -#7cide 
parricide	1.
	syl	par+ri+cide
	pron	<1p@ri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing either of one's parents.
parricide	2.
	syl	par+ri+cide
	pron	<1p@ri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills his or her parent.
parricidal	sub
	head	parricide
	syl	par+ri+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
parrot	ety	C16: probably from French paroquet; see #7parakeet  &- #!par+rot+ry n.
parrot	1.
	syl	par+rot
	pron	<1p@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the tropical and subtropical order having a short hooked bill, compact body, bright plumage, and an ability to mimic sounds.
parrot	2.
	syl	par+rot
	pron	<1p@r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who repeats or imitates the words or actions of another unintelligently.
parrot	3.
	syl	par+rot
	pron	<1p@r*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repeat or imitate mechanically without understanding.
parrot-fashion	0.
	syl	par:rot-fash:ion
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without regard for meaning; by rote.
	exam	1	she learned it parrot-fashion.
disease	alt
	head	parrot fever
	or	parrot fever
	syl	dis+ease
	pos	n.
parrot fever	0.
	or	disease
	syl	par+rot fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {psittacosis}.
parrotfish	infl
	or	parrotfishes
	syl	par:rot+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parrotfishes	infl
	head	parrotfish
	or	parrotfish
	syl	par:rot+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parrotfish	1.
	syl	par:rot+fish
	pron	<1p@r*t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any brightly coloured tropical marine percoid fish of the family having parrot-like jaws.
parrotfish	2.
	syl	par:rot+fish
	pron	<1p@r*t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar fishes.
parry	ety	C17: from French parer to ward off, from Latin par*_are to prepare
parries	infl
	head	parry
	syl	par+ries
	pos	vb.
parrying	infl
	head	parry
	syl	par+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
parried	infl
	head	parry
	syl	par+ried.
	pos	vb.
parry	1.
	syl	par+ry
	pron	<1p@ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ward off (an attack, etc.) by blocking or deflecting, as in fencing.
parry	2.
	syl	par+ry
	pron	<1p@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evade (questions, etc.), esp. adroitly.
parries	infl
	head	parry
	syl	par+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parry	3.
	syl	par+ry
	pron	<1p@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of parrying, esp. (in fencing) using a stroke or circular motion of the blade.
parry	4.
	syl	par+ry
	pron	<1p@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilful evasion, as of a question.
Parry	1.
	syl	Par:ry
	pron	<1p@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Charles) Hu@.bert (Hastings) }. 1848-?!1918, English composer, noted esp. for his choral works.
Parry	2.
	syl	Par:ry
	pron	<1p@ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam Ed@.ward}. 1790-1855, English arctic explorer, who searched for the Northwest Passage (1819-25) and attempted to reach the North Pole (1827).
parse	ety	C16: from Latin pars (or*_ationis) part (of speech)
parse	1.
	syl	parse
	pron	<pa:z>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to assign constituent structure to (a sentence or the words in a sentence).
parse	2.
	syl	parse
	pron	<pa:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	of a word or linguistic element
	def	to play a specified role in the structure of a sentence.
parsable	sub
	head	parse
	syl	pars+a:ble
	pos	adj.
parser	sub
	head	parse
	syl	pars+er
	pos	n.
parsec	ety	C20: from #7parallax+{second %2}
parsec	0.
	syl	par+sec
	pron	<1pa:2sek>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of astronomical distance equal to the distance from earth at which stellar parallax would be 1 second of arc; equivalent to 3.0857#M10%1%6 metres or 3.262 light-years.
Parsee	ety	C17: from Persian P*_ars*_i a Persian, from Old Persian P*_arsa P#7ersia  &- #!Par+see+ism n.
Parsee	1.
	syl	Par+see
	pron	<1pa:sE>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of a monotheistic religion of Zoroastrian origin, the practitioners of which were driven out of Persia by the Muslims in the eighth century #7a.d. It is now found chiefly in western India.
Parsee	2.
	syl	Par+see
	pron	<1pa:sE>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Parsees or their religion.
Parsifal	0.
	syl	Par+si+fal
	pron	<1pa:sifL>, <-2fa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Parzival}.
parsimony	ety	C15: from Latin parcim*_onia, from parcere to spare &- par+si+mo+ni+ous (@!p$a$:s$I#!m$$$un$I$$s) adj. &- @!par+si+#!mo+ni+ous+ly adv.
parsimony	0.
	syl	par+si+mo+ny
	pron	<1pa:sim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme care or reluctance in spending; frugality; niggardliness.
parsley	ety	C14 persely, from Old English petersilie + Old French persil, peresil, both ultimately from Latin petrosel*_inum rock parsley, from Greek petroselinon, from petra rock+ selinon parsley
parsley	1.
	syl	pars+ley
	pron	<1pa:sli>
	pos	n.
	def	a S European umbelliferous plant, widely cultivated for its curled aromatic leaves, which are used in cooking.
parsley	2.
	syl	pars+ley
	pron	<1pa:sli>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related plants, such as fool's-parsley, stone parsley, and cow parsley.
parsley piert	0.
	syl	pars+ley piert
	pron	<pi*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small N temperate rosaceous plant, having fan-shaped leaves and small greenish flowers.
parsnip	ety	C14: from Old French pasnaie, from Latin pastin*_aca, from pastin*_are to dig, from pastinum two-pronged tool for digging; also influenced by Middle English nepe #7turnip 
parsnip	1.
	syl	pars+nip
	pron	<1pa:snip>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong-scented umbelliferous plant, cultivated for its long whitish root.
parsnip	2.
	syl	pars+nip
	pron	<1pa:snip>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
parsnip	3.
	syl	pars+nip
	pron	<1pa:snip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants, esp. the cow parsnip.
parson	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin pers*_ona parish priest, representative of the parish, from Latin: personage; see #7person  &- par+son+ic (p$a$:#!s$An$Ik) or par+#!son@.i+cal adj.
parson	1.
	syl	par+son
	pron	<1pa:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a parish priest in the Church of England, formerly applied only to those who held ecclesiastical benefices.
parson	2.
	syl	par+son
	pron	<1pa:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	any clergyman.
parsonage	0.
	syl	par+son+age
	pron	<1pa:sNiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence of a parson who is not a rector or vicar, as provided by the parish.
parson bird	0.
	syl	par+son bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tui}.
Parsons	0.
	syl	Par:sons
	pron	<1pa:s*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles Al@.ger@.non}. 1854-1931, English engineer, who developed the steam turbine.
parson's nose	0.
	syl	par+son's nose
	pos	n.
	def	the fatty extreme end portion of the tail of a fowl when cooked. Also called: {pope's nose}.
part	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin part*_ire to divide, from pars a part
part	1.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or portion of a whole.
part	2.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an integral constituent of something.
	exam	1	dancing is part of what we teach.
part	3.a.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount less than the whole; bit.
	exam	1	they only recovered part of the money.
part	3.b.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an old car in part exchange for a new one.
part	4.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several equal or nearly equal divisions.
	exam	1	mix two parts flour to one part water.
part	5.a.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor's role in a play.
part	5.b.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the speech and actions which make up such a role.
part	5.c.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a written copy of these.
part	6.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's proper role or duty.
	exam	1	everyone must do his part.
part	7.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	region; area.
	exam	1	you're well-known in these parts.
part	8.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any portion of a larger structure.
part	9.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a component that can be replaced in a machine, etc..
	exam	1	spare parts.
part	10.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {{parting} (sense 1)}.
part	11.a.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of separate melodic lines making up the texture of music.
part	11.b.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	one of such melodic lines, which is assigned to one or more instrumentalists or singers.
	exam	1	the viola part;
	exam	2	the soprano solo part.
part	11.c.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	such a line performed from a separately written or printed copy. See {part song}.
for the most part	12.
	head	part
	syl	for the most part.
	def	generally.
for one's part	13.
	head	part
	syl	for one's part.
	def	as far as one is con?!cerned.
in part	14.
	head	part
	syl	in part.
	def	to some degree; partly.
of many parts	15.
	head	part
	syl	of many parts.
	def	having many different abilities.
on the part of	16.
	head	part
	syl	on the part of.
	def	on behalf of.
part and parcel	17.
	head	part
	syl	part and parcel.
	def	an essential ingredient.
part	18.a.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to pretend to be what one is not.
part	18.b.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to have something to do with; be instrumental.
	exam	1	to play a part in the king's downfall.
take in good part	19.
	head	part
	syl	take in good part.
	def	to respond to (teasing, etc.) with good humour.
take part in	20.
	head	part
	syl	take part in.
	def	to participate in.
take someone's part	21.
	head	part
	syl	take someone's part.
	def	to support one person in an argument, etc. {~}
part	22.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to divide or separate from one another; take or come apart.
	exam	1	to part the curtains;
	exam	2	the seams parted when I washed the dress.
part	23.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to go away or cause to go away from one another; stop or cause to stop seeing each other.
	exam	1	the couple parted amicably.
part	24.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to leave; say goodbye to.
part	25.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to relinquish, esp. reluctantly.
	exam	1	I couldn't part with my teddy bear.
part	26.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to cause to relinquish, esp. reluctantly he's not easily parted from his cash.
part	27.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to split; separate.
	exam	1	the path parts here.
part	28.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange (the hair) in such a way that a line of scalp is left showing.
part	29.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a euphemism for {die}.
part	30.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to depart.
part	31.a.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to separate from one another.
	exam	1	they were in partnership, but parted company last year.
part	31.b.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to leave; go away from.
part	32.
	syl	part
	pron	<pa:t>
	pos	adv.
	def	to some extent; partly.
part	1.
	syl	part.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	participle.
part	2.
	syl	part.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	particular.
partake	ety	C16: back formation from partaker, earlier part taker, based on Latin particeps participant; see #7part, take 
partakes	infl
	head	partake
	syl	par+takes
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
partaking	infl
	head	partake
	syl	par+tak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
partook	infl
	head	partake
	syl	par+took
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
partaken	infl
	head	partake
	syl	par+tak+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
partake	1.
	syl	par+take
	pron	<pa:1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to have a share; participate.
	exam	1	to partake in the excitement.
partake	2.
	syl	par+take
	pron	<pa:1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to take or receive a portion, esp. of food or drink.
	exam	1	each partook of the food offered to them.
partake	3.
	syl	par+take
	pron	<pa:1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to suggest or have some of the quality (of).
	exam	1	music partaking of sadness.
partake	4.
	syl	par+take
	pron	<pa:1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to share in.
partaker	sub
	head	partake
	syl	par+1tak+er
	pos	n.
partan	ety	C15: of Celtic origin
partan	0.
	syl	par+tan
	pron	<1pa:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {crab} %1.
parted	1.
	syl	part+ed
	pron	<1pa:tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	divided almost to the base.
	exam	1	parted leaves.
parted	2.
	syl	part+ed
	pron	<1pa:tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	showing two coats of arms divided by a vertical central line.
parterre	ety	C17: from French, from par along+ terre ground
parterre	1.
	syl	par+terre
	pron	<pa:1te*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formally patterned flower garden.
parterre	2.
	syl	par+terre
	pron	<pa:1te*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {parquet circle}.
part exchange	0.
	syl	part ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	a transaction in which used goods are taken as partial payment for more expensive ones of the same type.
parthenocarpy	ety	C20: from Greek parthenos virgin+ karpos fruit
parthenocarpy	0.
	syl	par+the:no+car+py
	pron	<pa:1TEn*u2ka:pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of fruit without fertilization or formation of seeds.
parthenocarpic	sub
	head	parthenocarpy
	or	parthenocarpous
	syl	par+2the:no+1car+pic
	pos	adj.
parthenocarpous	sub
	head	parthenocarpy
	or	parthenocarpic
	syl	par+2the:no+1car+pous
	pos	adj.
parthenogenesis	ety	C19: from Greek parthenos virgin+ genesis birth
parthenogenesis	1.
	syl	par+the:no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2pa:Tin*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of reproduction, occurring in some insects and flowers, in which the unfertilized ovum develops directly into a new individual.
parthenogenesis	2.
	syl	par+the:no+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2pa:Tin*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	human conception without fertilization by a male; virgin birth.
parthenogenetic	sub
	head	parthenogenesis
	syl	par+the:no+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2pa:Ti2n*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
parthenogenetically	sub
	head	parthenogenesis
	syl	par+the:2no+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Parthenon	0.
	syl	Par+the+non
	pron	<1pa:$T*2non>, <-n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the temple on the Acropolis in Athens built in the 5th century #7b.c. and regarded as the finest example of the Greek Doric order.
Parthenopaeus	0.
	syl	Par:the:no:pae:us
	pron	<2pa:T*n*u1pE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the Seven against Thebes, son of Atalanta.
Parthenope	0.
	syl	Par:then:o:pe
	pron	<pa:1Ten*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a siren, who drowned herself when Odysseus evaded the lure of the sirens' singing. Her body was said to have been cast ashore at what became Naples.
Parthenos	0.
	syl	Par+the:nos
	pron	<1pa:Ti2nos>
	pos	n.
	def	an epithet meaning @6Virgin@9, applied by the Greeks to several goddesses, esp. Athena.
Parthia	0.
	syl	Par+thi:a
	pron	<1pa:Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a country in ancient Asia, southeast of the Caspian Sea, that expanded into a great empire dominating SW Asia in the 2nd century #7b.c. It was destroyed by the Seleucids in the 3rd century #7a.d.
Parthian	sub
	head	Parthia
	syl	Par+thi:an
	pos	n. adj.
Parthian shot	ety	alluding to the custom of Parthian archers who shot their arrows backwards while retreating
Parthian shot	0.
	syl	Par+thi:an shot
	pos	n.
	def	a hostile remark or gesture delivered while departing.
partial	ety	C15: from Old French parcial, from Late Latin parti*_alis incomplete, from Latin pars #7part 
partial	1.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to only a part; not general or complete.
	exam	1	a partial eclipse.
partial	2.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	biased.
	exam	1	a partial judge.
partial	3.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	having a particular liking (for).
partial	4.a.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting part of a larger structure.
	exam	1	a partial umbel.
partial	4.b.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	used for only part of the life cycle of a plant.
	exam	1	a partial habitat.
partial	4.c.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a parasite
	def	not exclusively parasitic.
partial	5.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	designating or relating to an operation in which only one of a set of independent variables is considered at a time. {~}
partial	6.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {partial tone}. any of the component tones of a single musical sound, including both those that belong to the harmonic series of the sound and those that do not.
partial	7.
	syl	par+tial
	pron	<1pa:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a partial derivative.
partially	sub
	head	partial
	syl	par+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
partialness	sub
	head	partial
	syl	par+tial+ness
	pos	n.
partial derivative	0.
	syl	par+tial de+riv:a+tive
	pos	n.
	def	the derivative of a function of two or more variables with respect to one of the variables, the other or others being considered constant. Written $6 /$6 .
partial eclipse	0.
	syl	par+tial e:clipse
	pos	n.
	def	an eclipse, esp. of the sun, in which the body is only partially hidden. Compare {total eclipse, annular eclipse}.
partial fraction	0.
	syl	par+tial frac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	one of a set of fractions into which a more complicated fraction can be resolved.
partialities	infl
	head	partiality
	syl	par+ti:al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
partiality	1.
	syl	par+ti:al+i:ty
	pron	<2pa:Si1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	favourable prejudice or bias.
partiality	2.
	syl	par+ti:al+i:ty
	pron	<2pa:Si1@liti>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	liking or fondness.
partiality	3.
	syl	par+ti:al+i:ty
	pron	<2pa:Si1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being partial.
partial pressure	0.
	syl	par+tial pres+sure
	pos	n.
	def	the pressure that a gas, in a mixture of gases, would exert if it alone occupied the whole volume occupied by the mixture.
partial product	0.
	syl	par+tial prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	the result obtained when a number is multiplied by one digit of a multiplier.
partible	ety	C16: from Late Latin partibilis, from part-, pars part 
partible	0.
	syl	part+i:ble
	pron	<1pa:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of property or an inheritance
	def	divisible; separable.
participate	ety	C16: from Latin particip*_are, from pars part+ capere to take &- par+#!tic@.i+pant adj., n. ?- par+@!tic@.i+#!pa+tion or par+#!tic@.i+pance n.
participate	0.
	syl	par+tic:i+pate
	pron	<pa:1tisi2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to take part, be or become actively involved, or share (in).
participator	sub
	head	participate
	syl	par+1tic:i+2pa+tor
	pos	n.
participating insurance	0.
	syl	par+tic:i+pat+ing in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a system of insurance by which policyholders receive dividends from the company's profit or surplus.
participle	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin parti?!cipium participle, from particeps partaker, from pars #7part+ capere to take
participle	0.
	syl	par+ti+ci+ple
	pron	<1pa:tisipL>, <pa:1tisipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonfinite form of verbs, in English and other languages, used adjectivally and in the formation of certain compound tenses. See also {present partici?!ple, past participle}.
participial	sub
	head	participle
	syl	par+ti+cip:i+al
	pron	<2pa:ti1sipi*l>
	pos	adj. n.
participially	sub
	head	participle
	syl	par+ti+1cip:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
particle	ety	C14: from Latin particula a small part, from pars #7part 
particle	1.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely small piece of matter; speck.
particle	2.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a very tiny amount; iota.
	exam	1	it doesn't make a particle of difference.
particle	3.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a function word, esp. (in certain languages) a word belonging to an uninflected class having suprasegmental or grammatical function.
	exam	1	the Greek particles
particle	4.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a common affix, such as or
particle	5.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a body with finite mass that can be treated as having negligible size, and internal structure.
particle	6.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {elementary particle}.
particle	7.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a small piece broken off from the Host at Mass.
particle	8.
	syl	par+ti+cle
	pron	<1pa:tikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a section or clause of a document.
particle accelerator	0.
	syl	par+ti+cle: ac+cel+er:a+tor:
	usage	n.@T
	def	a@T machine@T for@T accelerating charged elementary particles to very high energies, used for research in nuclear physics. See also {linear accelera?!tor, cyclotron, betatron, synchrotron, synchrocyclotron}.
particle separation	0.
	syl	par+ti+cle sep+ar:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule that moves the particle of a phrasal verb, thus deriving a sentence like from a structure that also underlies
parti-coloured	ety	C16: parti, from (obsolete) party of more than one colour, from Old French: striped, from Latin part*_ir*_i to divide
party-coloured	alt
	head	parti-coloured
	or	parti-coloured
	syl	par:ty-col:oured
	pron	<1pa:ti2k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
parti-coloured	0.
	or	party-coloured
	syl	par:ti-col:oured
	pron	<1pa:ti2k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having different colours in different parts; variegated.
particular	ety	C14: from Old French particuler, from Late Latin particul*_aris concerning a part, from Latin particula #7particle  &- par+#!tic@.u+lar+ly adv.
particular	1.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or belonging to a single or specific person, thing, category, etc.; specific; special.
	exam	1	the particular demands of the job;
	exam	2	no particular reason.
particular	2.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	exceptional or marked.
	exam	1	a matter of particular importance.
particular	3.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	relating to or providing specific details or circumstances.
	exam	1	a particular account.
particular	4.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	exacting or difficult to please, esp. in details; fussy.
particular	5.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the solution of a differential equation
	def	obtained by giving specific values to the arbitrary constants in a general equation.
particular	6.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	affirming or denying something about only some members of a class of objects, as in Compare {{universal} (sense 9)}.
particular	7.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Property law.
	def	de?!noting an estate that precedes the passing of the property into ultimate ownership. See also {remainder, reversion}.
particular	8.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a separate distinct item that helps to form a generalization: opposed to
particular	9.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an item of information; detail.
	exam	1	complete in every particular.
particular	10.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar
	pron	<p*1tikjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a particular proposition.
in particular	11.
	head	particular
	syl	in particular.
	def	especially, particularly, or exactly.
particular average	0.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar av+er+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	partial damage to or loss of a ship or its cargo affecting only the shipowner or one cargo owner.
particularism	1.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+ism
	pron	<p*1tikjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	exclusive attachment to the interests of one group, class, sect, etc., esp. at the expense of the community as a whole.
particularism	2.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+ism
	pron	<p*1tikjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle of permitting each state or minority in a federation the right to further its own interests or retain its own laws, traditions, etc.
particularism	3.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+ism
	pron	<p*1tikjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine that divine grace is restricted to the elect.
particularist	sub
	head	particularism
	syl	par+1tic:u+lar+ist
	pos	n. adj.
particularistic	sub
	head	particularism
	syl	par+2tic:u+lar+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
particularities	infl
	head	particularity
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
particularity	1.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*2tikju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a specific circumstance.
	exam	1	the particularities of the affair.
particularity	2.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*2tikju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	great attentiveness to detail; fastidiousness.
particularity	3.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*2tikju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being precise.
	exam	1	a description of great particularity.
particularity	4.
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*2tikju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being particular as opposed to general; individuality.
	exam	1	the particularity of human situations.
particularise	alt
	head	particularize
	or	particularize
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+ise
	pron	<p*1tikjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
particularize	1.
	or	particularise
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+ize
	pron	<p*1tikjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat in detail; give details (about).
particularize	2.
	or	particularise
	syl	par+tic:u+lar+ize
	pron	<p*1tikjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply to a particular case.
particularization	sub
	head	particularize
	or	particularisation
	syl	par+2tic:u+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
particularisation	sub
	head	particularize
	or	particularization
	syl	par+2tic:u+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
particularizer	sub
	head	particularize
	or	particulariser
	syl	par+1tic:u+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
particulariser	sub
	head	particularize
	or	particularizer
	syl	par+1tic:u+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
Particulars of Claim	0.
	syl	Par+tic:u+lars of Claim
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	Law. in England
	def	the first read?!ing made by the plaintiff in a county court action, showing the facts upon which he relies in support of his claim and the relief asked for.
particulate	1.
	syl	par+tic:u+late
	pron	<pa:1tikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or made up of separate particles.
particulate	2.
	syl	par+tic:u+late
	pron	<pa:1tikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	of, relating to, or designating inheritance of characteristics, esp. with emphasis on the role of genes.
parting	1.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the line of scalp showing when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions. U.S. equivalent: {part}.
parting	2.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of separating or the state of being separated.
parting	3.a.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a departure or leave-taking, esp. one causing a final separation.
parting	3.b.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a parting embrace.
parting	4.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or line of separation or division.
parting	5.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a division of a crystal along a plane that is not a cleavage plane.
parting	6.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemism for {death}.
parting	7.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	usage	prenominal
	def	departing.
	exam	1	the parting day.
parting	8.
	syl	part+ing
	pron	<1pa:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	serving to divide or separate.
parting strip	0.
	syl	part+ing strip
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of wood, metal, etc., used to separate two adjoining materials.
parti pris	0.
	syl	par+ti pris
	pron	French. <parti 1pri>
	pos	n.
	def	a preconceived opinion.
partisan	ety	C16: via French, from Old Italian partigiano, from parte faction, from Latin pars #7part 
partizan	alt
	head	partisan
	or	partisan
	syl	par+ti+zan
	pron	<2pa:ti1z@n>, <1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	n.
partisan	H1.1.
	or	partizan
	syl	par+ti+san
	pron	<2pa:ti1z@n>, <1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent or devotee of a cause, party, etc.
partisan	H1.2.a.
	or	partizan
	syl	par+ti+san
	pron	<2pa:ti1z@n>, <1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an armed resistance group within occupied territory.
partisan	H1.2.b.
	or	partizan
	syl	par+ti+san
	pron	<2pa:ti1z@n>, <1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	partisan forces.
partisan	H1.3.
	or	partizan
	syl	par+ti+san
	pron	<2pa:ti1z@n>, <1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a partisan.
partisan	H1.4.
	or	partizan
	syl	par+ti+san
	pron	<2pa:ti1z@n>, <1pa:ti2z@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or excessively devoted to one party, faction, etc.; one-sided.
	exam	1	partisan control.
partisanship	sub
	head	partisan
	or	partizanship
	syl	par+ti+1san+ship
	pos	n.
partizanship	sub
	head	partisan
	or	partisanship
	syl	par+ti+1zan+ship
	pos	n.
partisan	ety	C16: from French part?!i?!zane, from Old Italian partigiana, from partigiano #7partisan %1
partizan	alt
	head	partisan
	or	partisan
	syl	par+ti+zan
	pron	<1pa:tizN>
	pos	n.
partisan	H2.0.
	or	partizan
	syl	par+ti+san
	pron	<1pa:tizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a spear or pike with a long tapering double-edged blade.
partita	ety	Italian: divided (piece), from Latin part*_ir*_i to divide
partita	0.
	syl	par+ti+ta
	pron	<pa:1tEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of suite.
partite	ety	C16: from Latin part*_ire to divide
partite	1.
	syl	par+tite
	pron	<1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	composed of or divided into a specified number of parts.
	exam	1	bipartite.
partite	2.
	syl	par+tite
	pron	<1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant leaves
	def	divided almost to the base to form two or more parts.
partition	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin part*_iti*_o, from part*_ire to divide
partition	1.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a division into parts; separation.
partition	2.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that separates, such as a large screen dividing a room in two.
partition	3.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or share.
partition	4.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a division of property, esp. realty, among joint owners.
partition	5.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any of the ways by which an integer can be expressed as a sum of integers.
partition	6.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the analysis of a class into its elements or parts.
partition	7.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a structure that divides or separates.
partition	8.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the second part of a speech where the chief lines of thought are announced.
partition	9.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to separate or apportion into sections.
	exam	1	to partition a room off with a large screen.
partition	10.
	syl	par+ti+tion
	pron	<pa:1tiS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to divide (property, esp. realty) among joint owners, by dividing either the property itself or the proceeds of sale.
partitioner	sub
	head	partition
	or	partitionist
	syl	par+1ti+tion+er
	pos	n.
partitionist	sub
	head	partition
	or	partitioner
	syl	par+1ti+tion+ist
	pos	n.
partitive	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin part*_it*_ivus serving to divide, from Latin part*_ire to divide
partitive	1.
	syl	par+ti+tive
	pron	<1pa:titiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	indicating that a noun involved in a construction refers only to a part or fraction of what it otherwise refers to. The phrase is a partitive construction; in some inflected languages it would be translated by the genitive case of the noun.
partitive	2.
	syl	par+ti+tive
	pron	<1pa:titiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to separate or divide into parts.
partitive	3.
	syl	par+ti+tive
	pron	<1pa:titiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a partitive linguistic element or feature.
partitively	sub
	head	partitive
	syl	par+ti+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
partlet	ety	C14 Pertelote, name of the hen in Chaucer's @6Nun's Priest's Tale@9, from Old French, of unknown origin
partlet	0.
	syl	part+let
	pron	<1pa:tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's garment covering the neck and shoulders, worn esp. during the 16th century.
partly	0.
	syl	part+ly
	pron	<1pa:tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	to some extent; not completely.
partner	ety	C14: variant (influenced by #7part) of #7par?!cener  &- #!part+ner+less adj.
partner	1.
	syl	part+ner
	pron	<1pa:tn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ally or companion.
	exam	1	a partner in crime.
partner	2.
	syl	part+ner
	pron	<1pa:tn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a partnership.
partner	3.
	syl	part+ner
	pron	<1pa:tn*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of dancers or players on the same side in a game.
	exam	1	my bridge partner.
partner	4.
	syl	part+ner
	pron	<1pa:tn*>
	pos	n.
	def	either member of a married couple.
partner	5.
	syl	part+ner
	pron	<1pa:tn*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be a partner (of).
partners	0.
	syl	part+ners
	pron	<1pa:tn*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a wooden construction around an opening in a deck, as to support a mast.
partnership	1.a.
	syl	part+ner+ship
	pron	<1pa:tn*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a contractual relationship between two or more persons carrying on a joint business venture with a view to profit, each incurring liability for losses and the right to share in the profits.
partnership	1.b.
	syl	part+ner+ship
	pron	<1pa:tn*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the deed creating such a relationship.
partnership	1.c.
	syl	part+ner+ship
	pron	<1pa:tn*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons associated in such a relationship.
partnership	2.
	syl	part+ner+ship
	pron	<1pa:tn*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being a partner.
part-off	0.
	syl	part-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a screen used to divide off part of a room, such as the eating place of a parlour.
part of speech	0.
	syl	part of speech
	pos	n.
	def	a class of words sharing important syntactic or semantic features; a group of words in a language that may occur in similar positions or fulfil similar functions in a sentence. The chief parts of speech in English are noun, pro?!noun, adjective, determiner, adverb, verb, preposition, con?!junction, and interjection.
parton	ety	from #7{part}#7+ -#7on 
parton	0.
	syl	par+ton
	pron	<1pa:2ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a hypothetical elementary particle postulated as a constituent of neutrons and protons.
partook	0.
	syl	par+took
	pron	<pa:1tuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {partake}.
partridge	ety	C13: from Old French perdriz, from Latin perdix, from Greek
partridges	infl
	head	partridge
	or	partridge
	syl	par+tridg:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
partridge	infl
	or	partridges
	syl	par+tridge.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
partridge	1.
	syl	par+tridge
	pron	<1pa:triJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small Old World gallinaceous game birds of the genera etc., esp. ({common} or {European partridge}) : family (pheasants).
partridge	2.
	syl	par+tridge
	pron	<1pa:triJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various other gallinaceous birds, esp. the bobwhite and ruffed grouse.
partridgeberries	infl
	head	partridgeberry
	syl	par:tridge+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
partridgeberry	1.
	syl	par:tridge+ber:ry
	pron	<1pa:triJ2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {boxberry, twinberry}. a creeping woody rubiaceous plant, of E North America with small white fragrant flowers and scarlet berries.
partridgeberry	2.
	syl	par:tridge+ber:ry
	pron	<1pa:triJ2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry of the wintergreen.
partridgeberry	3.
	syl	par:tridge+ber:ry
	pron	<1pa:triJ2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{wintergreen} (sense 1)}.
partridge-wood	0.
	syl	par:tridge-wood
	pos	n.
	def	the dark striped wood of the tropical American papilionaceous tree, used for cabinetwork.
parts	1.
	syl	parts
	pron	<pa:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	personal abilities or talents.
	exam	1	a man of many parts.
private parts	2.
	head	parts
	syl	private parts.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	external genital regions.
Parts of Holland	0.
	syl	Parts of Hol+land
	pos	n.
	def	See (Parts of) {Holland}.
Parts of Kesteven	0.
	syl	Parts of Kes+te+ven
	pos	n.
	def	See (Parts of) {Kesteven}.
Parts of Lindsey	0.
	syl	Parts of Lind+sey
	pos	n.
	def	See (Parts of) {Lindsey}.
part song	1.
	syl	part song
	pos	n.
	def	a song composed in harmonized parts and usually contrapuntal in style.
part song	2.
	syl	part song
	pos	n.
	usage	in more technical usage
	def	a piece of homophonic choral music in which the topmost part carries the melody.
part-time	1.
	syl	part-time
	pos	adj.
	def	for less than the entire time appropriate to an activity.
	exam	1	a part-time job;
	exam	2	a part-time waitress.
part-time	2.
	syl	part-time
	pos	adj.
	def	on a part-time basis.
	exam	1	he works part time.
parturient	ety	C16: via Latin partur*_ire, from parere to bring forth
parturient	1.
	syl	par+tu+ri+ent
	pron	<pa:1tju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to childbirth.
parturient	2.
	syl	par+tu+ri+ent
	pron	<pa:1tju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving birth.
parturient	3.
	syl	par+tu+ri+ent
	pron	<pa:1tju*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or about to produce a new idea, etc.
parturiency	sub
	head	parturient
	syl	par+1tu+ri+en+cy
	pos	n.
parturifacient	ety	C19: from Latin partur*_ire to be in travail+ facere to make
parturifacient	0.
	syl	par+tu+ri+fa+cient
	pron	<pa:2tju*ri1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another word for {oxytocic}.
parturition	ety	C17: from Late Latin partur*_iti*_o, from partur*_ire to be in labour
parturition	0.
	syl	par+tu+ri+tion
	pron	<2pa:tju1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of giving birth.
part work	0.
	syl	part work
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a series of magazines issued as at weekly or monthly intervals, which are designed to be bound together to form a complete course or book.
part-writing	0.
	syl	part-writ:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the aspect of composition concerned with the writing of parts, esp. counterpoint.
party	ety	C13: from Old French partie part, faction, from Latin part*_ir*_i to divide; see #7part 
parties	infl
	head	party
	syl	par+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
party	1.a.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a social gathering for pleasure, often held as a celebration.
party	1.b.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	party spirit.
party	1.c.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	partygoer.
party	2.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people associated in some activity.
	exam	1	a rescue party.
party	3.a.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a group of people organized together to further a common political aim, etc., such as the election of its candidates to public office.
party	3.b.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	party politics.
party	4.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of taking sides on public issues.
party	5.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. one who participates in some activity such as entering into a contract.
party	6.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or persons taking part in legal proceedings, such as plaintiff or prosecutor.
	exam	1	a party to the action.
party	7.
	syl	par+ty
	pron	<1pa:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of a shield
	def	divided vertically into two colours, metals, or furs.
party line	1.
	syl	par+ty line
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone line serving two or more subscribers.
party line	2.
	syl	par+ty line
	pos	n.
	def	the policies or dogma of a political party, etc., to which all members are expected to subscribe.
party line	3.
	syl	par+ty line
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the boundary between adjoining property.
party man	0.
	syl	par+ty man
	pos	n.
	def	a loyal member of a political party, esp. one who is slavishly loyal or extremely devoted.
party politics	0.
	syl	par+ty pol:i+tics
	pos	n.
	def	politics conducted through, by, or for parties, as opposed to other interests or the public good.
party wall	0.
	syl	par+ty wall
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a wall separating two properties or pieces of land and over which each of the adjoining owners has certain rights.
parulides	infl
	head	parulis
	syl	pa+ru+li+des
	pron	<-li2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
parulis	0.
	syl	pa+ru+lis
	pron	<p*1ru:lis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {gumboil}.
parure	ety	C15: from Old French pareure adornment, from parer to embellish, from Latin par*_are to arrange
parure	0.
	syl	pa+rure
	pron	<p*1ru*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of jewels or other ornaments.
par value	0.
	syl	par val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the value imprinted on the face of a share certificate or bond and used to assess dividend, capital ownership, or interest. Also called: {face value}. Compare {market value, {book value} (sense 2)}.
parve	ety	from Yiddish parev, of obscure origin
pareve	alt
	head	parve
	or	parve
	syl	pa+re:ve
	pos	adj.
parve	0.
	or	pareve
	syl	par+ve
	pron	<1pa:v*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	containing no milk, meat, nor their derivatives, and so admissible for use with them.
	exam	1	parvebread.
parvenu	ety	C19: from French, from parvenir to attain, from Latin perven*_ire, from per through+ ven*_ire to come
parvenue	alt
	head	parvenu
	or	parvenu
	syl	par+ve:nue
	pron	<1pa:v*2nju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
parvenu	1.
	or	parvenue
	syl	par+ve:nu
	pron	<1pa:v*2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who, having risen socially or economically, is considered to be an upstart or to lack the appropriate refinement for his new position.
parvenu	2.
	or	parvenue
	syl	par+ve:nu
	pron	<1pa:v*2nju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a parvenu.
parvis	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin parad*_isus #7paradise 
parvise	alt
	head	parvis
	or	parvis
	syl	par+vise
	pron	<1pa:vis>
	pos	n.
parvis	0.
	or	parvise
	syl	par+vis
	pron	<1pa:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a court or portico in front of a building, esp. a church.
Parsifal	alt
	head	Parzival
	or	Parzival
	syl	Par:si:fal
	pos	n.
Parzival	0.
	or	Parsifal
	syl	Par:zi:val
	pron	German <1partsi2fal>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	the hero of a medieval cycle of legends about the Holy Grail. English equivalent: {Percival}.
pas	ety	C18: from French, literally: step
pas	infl
	syl	pas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pas	1.
	syl	pas
	pron	<pa:>, French <pa>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance step or movement, esp. in ballet.
pas	2.
	syl	pas
	pron	<pa:>, French <pa>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the right to precede; precedence.
Pasadena	0.
	syl	Pas:a+de:na
	pron	<2p@s*1dEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California, east of Los Angeles. Pop.: 109241 (1973 est.).
Pasargadae	0.
	syl	Pa+sar+ga+dae
	pron	<p@1sa:g*2dE>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Persia, northeast of Persepolis in present-day Iran: built by Cyrus the Great.
Pasay	0.
	syl	Pa+say
	pron	<1pa:sI>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the Philippines, on central Luzon just south of Manila, on Manila Bay. Pop.: 240913 (1975 est.). Also called: {Rizal}.
pascal	ety	C20: named after B. P#7ascal 
pascal	0.
	syl	pas+cal
	pron	<1p@skL>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of pressure; the pressure exerted on an area of 1 square metre by a force of 1 newton; equivalent to 10 dynes per square centimetre or 1.45#M10%#-%4 pound per square inch. Symbol: Pa
Blaise	infl
	head	Pascal
	syl	Blaise
	pron	<ble:z>
	pos	n.
Pascal	0.
	syl	Pas:cal
	pron	French <pas1kal>
	pos	n.
	def	1623-62, French philosopher, mathematician, and physicist. As a scientist, he made important contributions to hydraulics and differential calculus and, with Fermat, developed the theory of probability. His chief philosophical works are (1656-57), written in defence of Jansenism and against the Jesuits, and (1670), fragments of a Christian apologia.
Pascal's triangle	ety	C17: named after B. P#7ascal 
Pascal's triangle	0.
	syl	Pas:cal's tri+an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	a triangular figure consisting of rows of numbers, each number being obtained by adding together the two numbers on either side of it in the row above.
Pasch	ety	C12: from Old French pasche, via Church Latin and Greek from Hebrew pesakh, P#7esach 
Pasch	0.
	syl	Pasch
	pron	<pa:sk>, <p@sk>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {Passover} or {Easter}.
Paschal	sub
	head	Pasch
	syl	Pas+chal
	pos	adj.
paschal flower	0.
	syl	pas+chal flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pasqueflower}.
paschal lamb	1.
	syl	pas+chal lamb
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	the lamb killed and eaten on the first day of the Passover.
paschal lamb	2.
	syl	pas+chal lamb
	pos	n.
	usage	caps.
	def	Christ regarded as this sacrifice.
Pas-de-Calais	0.
	syl	Pas-de-Ca:lais
	pron	French <pad> <ka1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Nord-Pas-de-Calais region, on the Straits of Dover (the {Pas de Calais) }: the part of France closest to the British Isles. Capital: Arras. Pop.: 1420960 (1975). Area: 6752 sq. km (2633 sq. miles).
pas de chat	ety	French: cat's step
pas de chat	0.
	syl	pas de chat
	pron	French <pa> <d*> <1Sa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a cat-like leap.
pas de deux	ety	French: step for two
pas de deux	infl
	syl	pas de deux.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pas de deux	0.
	syl	pas de deux
	pron	French <pa> <d*> <1d$o>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a sequence for two dancers.
pase	ety	from Spanish, literally: pass
pase	0.
	syl	pa:se
	pron	<1pa:sA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bullfighting.
	def	a movement of the cape or muleta by a matador to attract the bull's attention and guide its attack.
pash	ety	C20: from #7passion 
pash	H1.0.
	syl	pash
	pron	<p@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	infatuation.
pash	ety	C17 (n.): from earlier passhen to throw with violence, probably of imitative origin
pash	H2.1.
	syl	pash
	pron	<p@S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete or dialect.
	def	to throw or be thrown and break or be broken to bits; smash.
pash	H2.2.
	syl	pash
	pron	<p@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete or dialect.
	def	a crushing blow.
pasha	ety	C17: from Turkish pa*,sa 
pacha	alt
	head	pasha
	or	pasha
	syl	pa+cha
	pron	<1pa:S*>, <1p@S*>
	pos	n.
pasha	0.
	or	pacha
	syl	pa+sha
	pron	<1pa:S*>, <1p@S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a provincial governor or other high official of the Ottoman Empire or the modern Egyptian kingdom: placed after a name when used as a title.
pashalik	ety	C18: from Turkish
pashalic	alt
	head	pashalik
	or	pashalik
	syl	pa+sha+lic
	pron	<1pa:S*lik>
	pos	n.
pashalik	0.
	or	pashalic
	syl	pa+sha+lik
	pron	<1pa:S*lik>
	pos	n.
	def	the province or jurisdiction of a pasha.
pashka	0.
	syl	pash+ka
	pron	<1p@Sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich Russian dessert made of cottage cheese, cream, almonds, currants, etc., set in a special wooden mould and traditionally eaten at Easter.
pashm	ety	from Persian, literally: wool
pashm	0.
	syl	pashm
	pron	<1p@S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the under-fur of various Tibetan animals, esp. goats, used for Cashmere shawls.
Pashto	infl
	or	Pashtos
	syl	Pash+to
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pashtos	infl
	head	Pashto
	or	Pashto
	syl	Pash+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pashto	1.
	syl	Pash+to
	pron	<1p^St*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Afghani?!stan and NW Pakistan, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family: since 1936 the official language of Afghanistan.
Pashto	2.
	syl	Pash+to
	pron	<1p^St*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of the Pashto language; a Pathan.
Pashto	3.
	syl	Pash+to
	pron	<1p^St*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to this language or a speaker of it.
La	infl
	head	Pasionaria
	syl	La
	pos	n.
Pasiphae	0.
	syl	Pa:siph:a:*"e
	pron	<p*1sifiE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Minos and mother (by a bull) of the Minotaur.
paso doble	ety	Spanish: double step
paso dobles	infl
	head	paso doble
	or	pasos dobles
	syl	pa:so do+bles
	pron	Spanish <1pasos> <1doblAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pasos dobles	infl
	head	paso doble
	or	paso dobles
	syl	pa:sos do+bles
	pron	Spanish <1pasos> <1doblAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paso doble	1.
	syl	pa:so do+ble
	pron	<1p@s*u> <1d*ublA>, Spanish <1paso> <1doblA>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern ballroom dance in fast duple time.
paso doble	2.
	syl	pa:so do+ble
	pron	<1p@s*u> <1d*ublA>, Spanish <1paso> <1doblA>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
Pier Paolo	infl
	head	Pasolini
	syl	Pier Pa:o:lo
	pron	<pje:r> <1pa:olo>
	pos	n.
Pasolini	0.
	syl	Pa:so:li:ni
	pron	Italian <2pazo1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1922-77, Italian film director. His films include (1967), (1964), (1968), (1969), and (1970).
pasqueflower	ety	C16: from French passefleur, from passer to excel+ fleur flower; changed to pasqueflower Easter flower, because it blooms at Easter
pasqueflower	1.
	syl	pasque+flow+er
	pron	<1pa:sk2flau*>, <1p@sk->
	pos	n.
	def	a small purple-flowered ranunculaceous plant, (or of N and Central Europe and W Asia.
pasqueflower	2.
	syl	pasque+flow+er
	pron	<1pa:sk2flau*>, <1p@sk->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related North American plants, such as
pasqueflower	xref
	syl	pasque+flow+er
	pron	<1pa:sk2flau*>, <1p@sk->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paschal flower}.
pasquinade	ety	C17: from Italian Pasquino name given to an ancient Roman statue disinterred in 1501, which was annually posted with satirical verses
pasquil	alt
	head	pasquinade
	or	pasquinade
	syl	pas+quil
	pron	<1p@skwil>
	pos	n.
pasquinade	1.
	or	pasquil
	syl	pas+quin+ade
	pron	<2p@skwi1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an abusive lampoon or satire, esp. one posted in a public place. {~} {+ades, +ad+ing, +ad+ed} {+quils, +quil+ling, +quilled}.
pasquinade	2.
	or	pasquil
	syl	pas+quin+ade
	pron	<2p@skwi1nAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ridicule with pasquinade.
pasquinader	sub
	head	pasquinade
	syl	pas+quin+1ad+er
	pos	n.
pass	ety	C13: from Old French passer to pass, surpass, from Latin pass*_us step, #7{pace %1}
pass	1.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go onwards or move by or past (a person, thing, etc.).
pass	2.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run, extend, or lead through, over, or across (a place).
	exam	1	the route passes through the city.
pass	3.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go through or cause to go through (an obstacle or barrier).
	exam	1	to pass a needle through cloth.
pass	4.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move onwards or over.
	exam	1	he passed his hand over her face.
pass	5.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go beyond or exceed.
	exam	1	this victory passes all expectation.
pass	6.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain or cause to gain an adequate or required mark, grade, or rating in (an examination, course, etc.).
	exam	1	the examiner passed them all.
pass	7.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by away or by
	def	to elapse or allow to elapse.
	exam	1	we passed the time talking.
pass the time of day (with) 	8.
	head	pass
	syl	pass the time of day (with) .
	def	to spend time amicably, esp. in chatting, with no particular purpose.
pass	9.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take place or happen.
	exam	1	what passed at the meeting??
pass	10.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or exchange or be spoken or exchanged.
	exam	1	angry words passed between them.
pass	11.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread or cause to spread.
	exam	1	we passed the news round the class.
pass	12.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer or exchange or be transferred or exchanged.
	exam	1	the bomb passed from hand to hand.
pass	13.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo change or transition.
	exam	1	to pass from joy to despair.
pass	14.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to transfer or be transferred by inheritance.
	exam	1	the house passed to the younger son.
pass	15.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to agree to or sanction or to be agreed to or receive the sanction of a legislative body, person of authority, etc..
	exam	1	the assembly passed 10 resolutions.
pass	16.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a legislative measure
	def	to undergo (a procedural stage) and be agreed.
	exam	1	the bill passed the committee stage.
pass	17.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to pronounce or deliver (judgment, findings, etc.).
	exam	1	the court passed sentence.
pass	18.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or allow to go without comment or censure.
	exam	1	the intended insult passed unnoticed.
pass	19.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to opt not to exercise a right, as by not answering a question or not making a bid or a play in card games.
pass	20.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to discharge (urine, etc.) from the body.
pass	21.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to an end or disappear.
	exam	1	his anger soon passed.
pass	22.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for or as
	def	to be likely to be mistaken for or accepted as (someone or something else).
	exam	1	you could easily pass for your sister.
pass	23.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by away, on, or over
	def	a euphemism for {die}.
pass	24.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to fail to declare (a dividend).
pass	25.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon; Chiefly U.S. of a court, jury, etc.
	def	to sit in judgment; adjudicate.
pass	26.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit, kick, or throw (the ball, etc.) to another player.
bring to pass	27.
	head	pass
	syl	bring to pass.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cause to happen.
come to pass	28.
	head	pass
	syl	come to pass.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to happen.
pass	29.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of passing.
pass	30.a.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a route through a range of mountains where the summit is lower or where there is a gap between peaks.
pass	30.b.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	the Simplon Pass.
pass	31.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a way through any difficult region.
pass	32.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a permit, licence, or authorization to do something without restriction.
	exam	1	she has a pass to visit the museum on Sundays.
pass	33.a.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a document allowing entry to and exit from a military installation.
pass	33.b.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a document authorizing leave of absence.
pass	34.a.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the passing of a college or university examination to a satisfactory standard but not as high as honours. Compare {{honours} (sense 2)}.
pass	34.b.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pass degree.
pass	35.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dive, sweep, or bombing or landing run by an aircraft.
pass	36.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a motion of the hand or of a wand as a prelude to or part of a conjuring trick.
pass	37.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an attempt, in words or action, to invite sexual intimacy.
pass	38.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of affairs or condition, esp. a bad or difficult one (esp. in the phrase {a pretty pass) }.
pass	39.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the transfer of a ball, etc., from one player to another.
pass	40.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a thrust or lunge with a sword.
pass	41.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	the act of passing (making no bid).
pass	42.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bullfighting.
	def	another word for {pase}.
pass	43.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a witty sally or remark.
pass	44.
	syl	pass
	pron	<pa:s>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	a call indicating that a player has no bid to make. {~} See also {pass by, pass off, pass out, pass over, pass up}.
pass	1.
	syl	pass.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	passive.
pass	2.
	syl	pass.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	passenger.
pass	3.
	syl	pass.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	passage.
passable	1.
	syl	pass+a:ble
	pron	<1pa:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	adequate, fair, or acceptable.
	exam	1	a passable but not outstanding speech.
passable	2.
	syl	pass+a:ble
	pron	<1pa:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an obstacle
	def	capable of being passed or crossed.
passable	3.
	syl	pass+a:ble
	pron	<1pa:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of currency
	def	valid for general circulation.
passable	4.
	syl	pass+a:ble
	pron	<1pa:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a proposed law
	def	able to be ratified or enacted.
passableness	sub
	head	passable
	syl	pass+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
passably	1.
	syl	pass+a:bly
	pron	<1pa:s*bli>
	pos	adv.
	def	fairly; somewhat.
passably	2.
	syl	pass+a:bly
	pron	<1pa:s*bli>
	pos	adv.
	def	acceptably; well enough.
	exam	1	she sings passably.
passacaglia	ety	C17: earlier passacalle, from Spanish pasacalle street dance, from paso step+ calle street; the ending -alle was changed to -aglia to suggest an Italian origin
passacaglia	1.
	syl	pas+sa+ca+glia
	pron	<2p@s*1ka:lj*>
	pos	n.
	def	an old Spanish dance in slow triple time.
passacaglia	2.
	syl	pas+sa+ca+glia
	pron	<2p@s*1ka:lj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow instrumental piece characterized by a series of variations on a particular theme played over a repeated bass part. See also {{chaconne} (sense 1)}.
passade	ety	C17: via French from Italian passata, from passare to #7pass 
passade	0.
	syl	pas+sade
	pron	<p@1sAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	the act of moving back and forth in the same place.
passage	ety	C13: from Old French from passer to #7pass 
passage	H1.1.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel, opening, etc., through or by which a person may pass.
passage	H1.2.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a section or division of a piece, movement, etc.
passage	H1.3.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a way, as in a hall or lobby.
passage	H1.4.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a written work, speech, etc., esp. one of moderate length.
passage	H1.5.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey, esp. by ship.
	exam	1	the outward passage took a week.
passage	H1.6.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of passing from one place, condition, etc., to another.
	exam	1	passage of a gas through a liquid.
passage	H1.7.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the permission, right, or freedom to pass.
	exam	1	to be denied passage through a country.
passage	H1.8.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the enactment of a law or resolution by a legislative or deliberative body.
passage	H1.9.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an evacuation of the bowels.
passage	H1.10.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an exchange or interchange, as of blows, words, etc. (esp. in the phrase {passage at arms) }.
passage	ety	C18: from French passager, variant of pass*'eger, from Italian passeggiare to take steps, ultimately from Latin pass*_us step, #7{pace %1}
passage	H2.1.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>, <1p@sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a sideways walk in which diagonal pairs of feet are lifted alternatively.
passage	H2.2.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>, <1p@sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a cadenced lofty trot, the moment of suspension being clearly defined.
passage	H2.3.
	syl	pas+sage
	pron	<1p@siJ>, <1p@sa:Z>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	to move or cause to move at a passage.
passager hawk	alt
	head	passage hawk
	or	passage hawk
	syl	pas+sag+er hawk
	pos	n.
passage hawk	0.
	or	passager hawk
	syl	pas+sage hawk
	pos	n.
	def	a young hawk or falcon caught while on migration. Compare {eyas, haggard}.
passageway	0.
	syl	pas:sage+way
	pron	<1p@siJ2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a way, esp. one in or between buildings; passage.
passage work	0.
	syl	pas+sage work
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	scales, runs, etc., in a piece of music which have no structural significance but provide an opportunity for virtuoso display.
Passamaquoddy Bay	0.
	syl	Pas+sa+ma+quod+dy Bay
	pron	<2p@s*m*1kwodi>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Bay of Fundy between New Brunswick (Canada) and Maine (U.S.) at the mouth of the St. Croix River.
passant	ety	C14: from Old French, present participle of passer to #7pass 
passant	0.
	syl	pas+sant
	pron	<1p@sNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Heraldry. of a beast
	def	walking, with the right foreleg raised.
pass band	0.
	syl	pass band
	pos	n.
	def	the band of frequencies that is transmitted with maximum efficiency through a circuit, filter, etc.
passbook	1.
	syl	pass+book
	pron	<1pa:s2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book for keeping a record of withdrawals from and payments into a building society.
passbook	2.
	syl	pass+book
	pron	<1pa:s2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bankbook}.
passbook	3.
	syl	pass+book
	pron	<1pa:s2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a customer's book in which is recorded by a trader a list of credit sales to that customer.
passbook	4.
	syl	pass+book
	pron	<1pa:s2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	an official document serving to identify the bearer, his race, his residence, and his employment.
pass by	1.
	syl	pass by
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go or move past.
pass by	2.
	syl	pass by
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overlook or disregard.
	exam	1	to pass by difficult problems.
pass'e	ety	C18: from French, past participle of passer to #7pass 
pass'e	1.
	syl	pas+s*'e
	pron	<1pa:sA>, <1p@sA>, French <pa1sA>
	pos	adj.
	def	out-of-date.
	exam	1	pass*'e ideas.
pass'e	2.
	syl	pas+s*'e
	pron	<1pa:sA>, <1p@sA>, French <pa1sA>
	pos	adj.
	def	past the prime; faded.
	exam	1	a pass*'e society beauty.
passel	ety	variant of #7parcel 
passel	0.
	syl	pas+sel
	pron	<1p@sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal or dialect, chiefly U.S.
	def	a group or quantity of no fixed number.
passementerie	ety	C16: from Old French passement, from passer to trim, #7pass 
passementerie	0.
	syl	passe+men+terie
	pron	<p@s1mentri>, French <pasm?~a1tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative trimming of gimp, cord, beads, braid, etc.
passenger	ety	C14: from Old French passager passing, from #7passage 
passenger	1.a.
	syl	pas+sen+ger
	pron	<1p@sinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person travelling in a car, train, boat, etc., not driven by him.
passenger	1.b.
	syl	pas+sen+ger
	pron	<1p@sinJ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a passenger seat.
passenger	2.
	syl	pas+sen+ger
	pron	<1p@sinJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a member of a group or team who is a burden on the others through not participating fully in the work.
passenger	3.
	syl	pas+sen+ger
	pron	<1p@sinJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a wayfarer.
passenger pigeon	0.
	syl	pas+sen+ger pi+geon
	pos	n.
	def	a gregarious North American pigeon, became extinct at the beginning of the 20th century.
passe-partout	ety	C17: from French, literally: pass everywhere
passe-partout	1.
	syl	passe-par:tout
	pron	<2p@spa:1tu:>, French <paspar1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	a mount?!ing for a picture in which strips of strong gummed paper are used to bind together the glass, picture and backing.
passe-partout	2.
	syl	passe-par:tout
	pron	<2p@spa:1tu:>, French <paspar1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	the gummed paper used for this.
passe-partout	3.
	syl	passe-par:tout
	pron	<2p@spa:1tu:>, French <paspar1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	a mat, often decorated, on which a photograph, etc., is mounted.
passe-partout	4.
	syl	passe-par:tout
	pron	<2p@spa:1tu:>, French <paspar1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	something that secures entry everywhere, esp. a master key.
passepied	ety	C17: from French: pass the foot
passepieds	infl
	head	passepied
	syl	passe+pieds
	pron	<-1pjA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
passepied	1.
	syl	passe+pied
	pron	<pa:s1pjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a lively minuet of Breton origin, in triple time, popular in the 17th century.
passepied	2.
	syl	passe+pied
	pron	<pa:s1pjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
passers-by	infl
	head	passer-by
	syl	pass:ers-by.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
passer-by	0.
	syl	pass:er-by
	pos	n.
	def	a person that is passing or going by, esp. on foot.
passerine	ety	C18: from Latin passer sparrow
passerine	1.
	syl	pas+ser+ine
	pron	<1p@s*2rIn>, <-2rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the an order of birds characterized by the perching habit: includes the larks, finches, crows, thrushes, starlings, etc.
passerine	2.
	syl	pas+ser+ine
	pron	<1p@s*2rIn>, <-2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird belonging to the order
pas seul	ety	French, literally: step on one's own
pas seul	0.
	syl	pas seul
	pron	French <pa> <1s@ol>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance sequence for one person.
passible	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin passibilis, from Latin pat*_i to suffer; see #7passion 
passible	0.
	syl	pas+si:ble
	pron	<1p@sibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	susceptible to emotion or suffering; able to feel.
passibility	sub
	head	passible
	syl	pas+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
passifloraceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Passiflora, the type genus (passion flower)
passifloraceous	0.
	syl	pas+si+flo+ra+ceous
	pron	<2p@siflc:1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a tropical and subtropical family of climbing plants including the passion flowers: the flowers have five petals and threadlike parts forming a dense mass (corona) around the central disc.
passim	0.
	syl	pas+sim
	pron	Latin. <1p@sim>
	pos	adv.
	def	here and there; throughout: used to indicate that what is referred to occurs frequently in the work cited.
passing	1.
	syl	pass+ing
	pron	<1pa:siG>
	pos	adj.
	def	transitory or momentary.
	exam	1	a passing fancy.
passing	2.
	syl	pass+ing
	pron	<1pa:siG>
	pos	adj.
	def	cursory or casual in action or manner.
	exam	1	a passing reference.
passing	3.
	syl	pass+ing
	pron	<1pa:siG>
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to an extreme degree.
	exam	1	the events were passing strange.
passing	4.
	syl	pass+ing
	pron	<1pa:siG>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where or means by which one may pass, cross, ford, etc.
passing	5.
	syl	pass+ing
	pron	<1pa:siG>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {death}.
in passing	6.
	head	passing
	syl	in passing.
	def	by the way; incidentally.
	exam	1	he mentioned your visit in passing.
passing bell	0.
	syl	pass+ing bell
	pos	n.
	def	a bell rung to announce a death or a funeral. Also called: {death bell, death knell}.
passing tone	alt
	head	passing note
	or	passing note
	syl	pass+ing tone
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
passing note	0.
	or	passing tone
	syl	pass+ing note
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a nonharmonic note through which a melody passes from one harmonic note to the next. Compare {auxiliary note}.
passing shot	0.
	syl	pass+ing shot
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	a winning shot hit outside an opponent's reach.
passion	ety	C12: via French from Church Latin passi*_o suffering, from Latin pat*_i to suffer
passion	1.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	ardent love or affection.
passion	2.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	intense sexual love.
passion	3.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong affection or enthusiasm for an object, concept, etc..
	exam	1	a passion for poetry.
passion	4.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any strongly felt emotion, such as love, hate, envy, etc.
passion	5.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the object of an intense desire, ardent affection, or enthusiasm.
passion	6.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an outburst expressing intense emotion.
	exam	1	he burst into a passion of sobs.
passion	7.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the state of being acted upon by external forces, esp. by those that are false to one's nature as a rational being: usually contrasted with
passion	8.
	syl	pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sufferings and death of a Christian martyr.
Passion	1.
	syl	Pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sufferings of Christ from the Last Supper to his death on the cross.
Passion	2.
	syl	Pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four Gospel accounts of this.
Passion	3.
	syl	Pas+sion
	pron	<1p@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this.
	exam	1	the St. Matthew Passion.
passional	1.
	syl	pas+sion+al
	pron	<1p@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or due to passion or the passions.
passional	2.
	syl	pas+sion+al
	pron	<1p@S*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a book recounting the sufferings of Christian martyrs or saints.
passionate	1.
	syl	pas+sion+ate
	pron	<1p@S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	manifesting or exhibiting intense sexual feeling or desire.
	exam	1	a passionate lover.
passionate	2.
	syl	pas+sion+ate
	pron	<1p@S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of, revealing, or characterized by intense emotion .
	exam	1	a passionate plea.
passionate	3.
	syl	pas+sion+ate
	pron	<1p@S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily roused to anger; quick-tempered.
passionately	sub
	head	passionate
	syl	pas+sion+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
passionateness	sub
	head	passionate
	syl	pas+sion+ate+ness
	pos	n.
passionflower	0.
	syl	pas:sion+flow:er
	pron	<1p@S*n2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any passifloraceous plant of the tropical American genus cultivated for their red, yellow, greenish, or purple showy flowers: some species have edible fruit. See also {granadilla}.
passion fruit	0.
	syl	pas+sion fruit
	pos	n.
	def	the edible fruit of any of various passionflowers, esp. granadilla.
passionless	1.
	syl	pas+sion+less
	pron	<1p@S*nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	empty of emotion or feeling.
	exam	1	a passionless marriage.
passionless	2.
	syl	pas+sion+less
	pron	<1p@S*nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	calm and detached; dispassionate.
passionlessly	sub
	head	passionless
	syl	pas+sion+less+ly
	pos	adv.
passionlessness	sub
	head	passionless
	syl	pas+sion+less+ness
	pos	n.
Passion play	0.
	syl	Pas+sion play
	pos	n.
	def	a play depicting the Passion of Christ.
Passion Sunday	0.
	syl	Pas+sion Sun+day
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth Sunday in Lent (the second Sunday before Easter), when Passiontide begins.
Passiontide	0.
	syl	Pas:sion+tide
	pron	<1p@S*n2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the last two weeks of Lent, extending from Passion Sunday to Holy Saturday.
Passion Week	1.
	syl	Pas+sion Week
	pos	n.
	def	the week between Passion Sunday and Palm Sunday.
Passion Week	2.
	syl	Pas+sion Week
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	Holy Week; the week before Easter.
passive	ety	C14: from Latin pass*_ivus susceptible of suffering, from pat*_i to undergo
passive	1.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not active or not participating perceptibly in an activity, organization, etc.
passive	2.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	unresisting and receptive to external forces; submissive.
passive	3.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not working or operating.
passive	4.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected or acted upon by an external object or force.
passive	5.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a voice of verbs in sentences in which the grammatical subject is not the logical subject but rather the recipient of the action described by the verb, as in the sentence Compare {{active} (sense 5a)}.
passive	6.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a substance, esp. a metal
	def	apparently chemically unreactive, usually as a result of the formation of a thin protective layer that prevents further reaction.
passive	7.a.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing no source of power and therefore capable only of attenuating a signal.
	exam	1	a passive network.
passive	7.b.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of amplifying a signal or controlling a function.
	exam	1	a passive communications satellite.
passive	8.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Finance. of a bond, share, debt, etc.
	def	yielding no interest.
passive	9.a.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	n.
	def	the passive voice.
passive	9.b.
	syl	pas+sive
	pron	<1p@siv>
	pos	n.
	def	a passive verb.
passively	sub
	head	passive
	syl	pas+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
passiveness	sub
	head	passive
	or	passivity
	syl	pas+sive+ness
	pos	n.
passivity	sub
	head	passive
	or	passiveness
	syl	pas+1siv+i:ty
	pos	n.
passive obedience	1.
	syl	pas+sive o:be:di+ence
	def	unquestioning obedience to author?!ity.
passive obedience	2.
	syl	pas+sive o:be:di+ence
	def	the surrender of a person's will to another person.
passive resistance	0.
	syl	pas+sive re+sist+ance
	pos	n.
	def	resistance to a government, law, etc., made without violence, as by fasting, demonstrating peacefully, or refusing to cooperate.
passivism	1.
	syl	pas+siv+ism
	pron	<1p@si2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory, belief, or practice of passive resistance.
passivism	2.
	syl	pas+siv+ism
	pron	<1p@si2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality, characteristics, or fact of being passive.
passivist	sub
	head	passivism
	syl	pas+siv+ist
	pos	n.
passkey	1.
	syl	pass+key
	pron	<1pa:s2kE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various keys, esp. a latchkey.
passkey	2.
	syl	pass+key
	pron	<1pa:s2kE>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {master key} or {skeleton key}.
pass law	0.
	syl	pass law
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a law restricting the movement of Black Africans, esp. from rural to urban areas.
pass off	1.
	syl	pass off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to be or cause to be accepted or circulated in a false character or identity.
	exam	1	he passed the fake diamonds off as real.
pass off	2.
	syl	pass off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to a gradual end; disappear.
	exam	1	eventually the pain passed off.
pass off	3.
	syl	pass off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to emit (a substance) as a gas or vapour, or (of a substance) to be emitted in this way.
pass off	4.
	syl	pass off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take place.
	exam	1	the meeting passed off without disturbance.
pass off	5.
	syl	pass off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside or disregard.
	exam	1	I managed to pass off his insult.
pass out	1.
	syl	pass out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become unconscious; faint.
pass out	2.
	syl	pass out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Brit. esp. of an officer cadet
	def	to qualify for a military commission, etc.; complete a course of training satisfactorily.
	exam	1	General Smith passed out from Sandhurst in 1933.
pass out	3.
	syl	pass out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distribute.
pass over	1.
	syl	pass o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take no notice of; disregard.
	exam	1	they passed me over in the last round of promotions.
pass over	2.
	syl	pass o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disregard (something bad or embarrassing).
	exam	1	we shall pass over your former faults.
Passover	ety	C16: from pass over, translation of Hebrew pesah, from p*_asah to pass over
Passover	0.
	syl	Pass+o:ver
	pron	<1pa:s2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Pesach, Pesah, Feast of the Unleavened Bread}.
Passover	1.
	syl	Pass+o:ver
	pron	<1pa:s2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an eight-day Jewish festival beginning on Nisan 15 and celebrated in commemoration of the passing over or sparing of the Israelites in Egypt, when God smote the firstborn of the Egyptians (Exodus 12).
Passover	2.
	syl	Pass+o:ver
	pron	<1pa:s2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Paschal Lamb}.
passport	ety	C15: from French passeport, from passer to #7pass+{port %1}
passport	1.
	syl	pass+port
	pron	<1pa:spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an official document issued by a government, identifying an individual, granting him permission to travel abroad, and requesting the protection of other governments for him.
passport	2.
	syl	pass+port
	pron	<1pa:spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a licence granted by a state to a foreigner, allowing the passage of his person or goods through the country.
passport	3.
	syl	pass+port
	pron	<1pa:spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{sea letter} (sense 1)}.
passport	4.
	syl	pass+port
	pron	<1pa:spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a quality, asset, etc., that gains a person admission or acceptance.
pass up	1.
	syl	pass up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to refuse or reject.
	exam	1	I won't pass up this opportunity.
pass up	2.
	syl	pass up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take no notice of (someone).
passus	ety	C16: from Latin: step, #7{pace %1}
passus	infl
	or	passuses
	syl	pas+sus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
passuses	infl
	head	passus
	or	passus
	syl	pas+sus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
passus	0.
	syl	pas+sus
	pron	<1p@s*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval literature
	def	a division or section of a poem, story, etc.
password	1.
	syl	pass+word
	pron	<1pa:s2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret word, phrase, etc., that ensures admission or acceptance by proving identity, membership, etc.
password	2.
	syl	pass+word
	pron	<1pa:s2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an action, quality, etc., that gains admission or acceptance.
past	ety	C14: from passed, past participle of #7pass 
past	1.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	completed, finished, and no longer in existence.
	exam	1	past happiness.
past	2.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to all or a segment of the time that has elapsed at the present moment.
	exam	1	the past history of the world.
past	3.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a specific unit of time that immediately precedes the present one.
	exam	1	the past month.
past	4.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting a person who has held and relinquished an office or position; former.
	exam	1	a past president.
past	5.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting any of various tenses of verbs that are used in describing actions, events, or states that have been begun or completed at the time of utterance. Compare {aorist, imperfect, perfect}.
the past	6.
	head	past
	syl	the past.
	def	the period of time or a segment of it that has elapsed.
	exam	1	forget the past.
past	7.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the history, experience, or background of a nation, person, etc..
	exam	1	a soldier with a distinguished past.
past	8.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an earlier period of someone's life, esp. one that contains events kept secret or regarded as disrepu?!table.
past	9.a.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a past tense.
past	9.b.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in a past tense.
past	10.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a specified or unspecified time before the pres?!ent; ago.
	exam	1	three years past.
past	11.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	adv.
	def	on or onwards.
	exam	1	I greeted him but he just walked past.
past	12.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	prep.
	def	beyond in time.
	exam	1	it's past midnight.
past	13.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	prep.
	def	beyond in place or position.
	exam	1	the library is past the church.
past	14.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	prep.
	def	moving beyond; in a direction that passes.
	exam	1	he walked past me.
past	15.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	prep.
	def	beyond or above the reach, limit, or scope of.
	exam	1	his foolishness is past comprehension.
past	16.
	syl	past
	pron	<pa:st>
	pos	prep.
	def	beyond or above in number or amount.
	exam	1	to count past ten.
past it	17.
	head	past
	syl	past it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unable to perform the tasks one could do when one was young?!er.
not put it past someone	18.
	head	past
	syl	not put it past someone.
	def	to consider a person capable of (something).
pasta	ety	Italian, from Late Latin: #7paste 
pasta	0.
	syl	pas+ta
	pron	<1p@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several variously shaped edible preparations made from a flour and water dough, such as spaghetti.
paste	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin pasta dough, from Greek past*_e barley porridge, from pastos, from passein to sprinkle
paste	H1.1.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture or material of a soft or malleable consistency, such as toothpaste.
paste	H1.2.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	an adhesive made from water and flour or starch, used for joining pieces of paper, etc.
paste	H1.3.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of food, such as meat, that has been powdered to a creamy mass, for spreading on bread, etc.
paste	H1.4.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sweet doughy confections.
	exam	1	almond paste.
paste	H1.5.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	dough, esp. when prepared with shortening, as for making pastry.
paste	H1.6.a.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {strass}. a hard shiny glass used for making imitation gems.
paste	H1.6.b.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation gem made of this glass.
paste	H1.7.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the combined ingredients of porcelain. See also {hard paste, soft paste}.
paste	H1.8.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on or onto
	def	to attach by or as if by using paste.
	exam	1	he pasted posters onto the wall.
paste	H1.9.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to cover (a surface) with paper, etc., usually attached with an adhesive.
	exam	1	he pasted the wall with posters.
paste	ety	C19: variant of #7baste to beat
paste	H2.0.
	syl	paste
	pron	<pAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to hit, esp. with the fists; punch or beat soundly,
pasteboard	1.a.
	syl	paste+board
	pron	<1pAst2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff board formed from layers of paper or pulp pasted together, esp. as used in bookbinding.
pasteboard	1.b.
	syl	paste+board
	pron	<1pAst2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pasteboard bookcover.
pasteboard	2.
	syl	paste+board
	pron	<1pAst2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a board on which pastry dough is rolled out.
pasteboard	3.
	syl	paste+board
	pron	<1pAst2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a card or ticket.
pasteboard	4.
	syl	paste+board
	pron	<1pAst2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	flimsy or fake.
pastel	ety	C17: via French from Italian pastello, from Late Latin pastellus woad compounded into a paste, diminutive of pasta #7paste %1 &- #!pas+tel+ist or #!pas+tel+list n.
pastel	1.a.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance made of ground pigment bound with gum, used for making sticks for drawing.
pastel	1.b.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	a crayon of this.
pastel	1.c.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing done in such crayons.
pastel	2.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	the medium or technique of pastel drawing.
pastel	3.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale delicate colour.
pastel	4.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	a light prose work, esp. a poetic one.
pastel	5.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {woad} (the dye and plant).
pastel	6.
	syl	pas+tel
	pron	<1p@stL>, <p@1stel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	pale; delicate.
	exam	1	pastel blue.
pastern	ety	C14: from Old French pasturon, from pasture a hobble, from Latin p*_ast*_orius of a shepherd, from #7p*_astor 
pastern	1.
	syl	pas+tern
	pron	<1p@st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a horse's foot between the fetlock and the hoof.
pastern	2.
	syl	pas+tern
	pron	<1p@st*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fetter bone}. either of the two bones that constitute this part.
Boris Leonidovich	infl
	head	Pasternak
	syl	Bo:ris Le:o:ni:do:vich
	pron	<ba1ris> <lia1nid*viC>
	pos	n.
Pasternak	0.
	syl	Pas:ter:nak
	pron	<1p@st*2n@k>, Russian <p*stir1nak>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1960, Soviet lyric poet, novelist, and translator, noted particularly for his novel of the Russian Revolution, (1957). He was awarded the Nobel prize for literature in 1958, but was forced to decline it.
paste-up	1.
	syl	paste-up
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (in the U.S.): {mechanical}. a sheet of paper or board on which are pasted artwork, proofs, etc., for photographing prior to making a plate.
paste-up	2.
	syl	paste-up
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {collage}.
Louis	infl
	head	Pasteur
	syl	Louis
	pos	n.
pasteurism	1.
	syl	pas+teur+ism
	pron	<1p@st*2riz*m>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a method of securing immunity from rabies in a person who has been bitten by a rabid animal, by daily injections of progressively virulent suspensions of the infected spinal cord of a rabbit that died of rabies.
pasteurism	2.
	syl	pas+teur+ism
	pron	<1p@st*2riz*m>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a similar method of treating patients with other viral infections by the serial injection of progressively virulent suspensions of the causative virus.
pasteurism	xref
	syl	pas+teur+ism
	pron	<1p@st*2riz*m>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	Also called: {Pasteur treatment}.
pasteurisation	alt
	head	pasteurization
	or	pasteurization
	syl	pas+teur:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2p@st*rI1zAS*n>, <-stj*->, <2pa:->
	pos	n.
pasteurization	0.
	or	pasteurisation
	syl	pas+teur:i+za+tion
	pron	<2p@st*rI1zAS*n>, <-stj*->, <2pa:->
	pos	n.
	def	the process of heating beverages, such as milk, beer, wine, or cider, or solid foods, such as cheese or crab meat, to destroy harmful or undesirable microorganisms or to limit the rate of fermentation by the application of controlled heat.
pasteurise	alt
	head	pasteurize
	or	pasteurize
	syl	pas+teur+ise
	pron	<1p@st*2rIz>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pasteurize	1.
	or	pasteurise
	syl	pas+teur+ize
	pron	<1p@st*2rIz>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (milk, beer, etc.) to pasteurization.
pasteurize	2.
	or	pasteurise
	syl	pas+teur+ize
	pron	<1p@st*2rIz>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to subject (a patient) to pasteurism.
pasteuriser	alt
	head	pasteurizer
	or	pasteurizer
	syl	pas+teur+is+er
	pron	<1p@st*2rIz*>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	n.
pasteurizer	1.
	or	pasteuriser
	syl	pas+teur+iz+er
	pron	<1p@st*2rIz*>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for pasteurizing substances (esp. milk).
pasteurizer	2.
	or	pasteuriser
	syl	pas+teur+iz+er
	pron	<1p@st*2rIz*>, <-stj*->, <1pa:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who carries out pasteurization.
pastiche	ety	C19 French pastiche, Italian pasticcio, literally: pie crust (hence, something blended) from Late Latin pasta #7paste %1
pasticcio	alt
	head	pastiche
	or	pastiche
	syl	pas+tic+cio
	pron	<p@1stiC*u>
	pos	n.
pastiche	1.
	or	pasticcio
	syl	pas+tiche
	pron	<p@1stES>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art that mixes styles, materials, etc.
pastiche	2.
	or	pasticcio
	syl	pas+tiche
	pron	<p@1stES>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art in the style of another artist.
pastille	ety	C17: via French from Latin pastillus small loaf, from p*_anis bread
pastil	alt
	head	pastille
	or	pastille
	syl	pas+til
	pron	<1p@stil>
	pos	n.
pastille	1.
	or	pastil
	syl	pas+tille
	pron	<1p@stil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flavoured or medicated lozenge for chewing.
pastille	2.
	or	pastil
	syl	pas+tille
	pron	<1p@stil>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic substance burnt to fumigate the air.
pastille	3.
	or	pastil
	syl	pas+tille
	pron	<1p@stil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a small coated paper disc formerly used to estimate the dose or intensity of radiation (esp. of x-rays): it changes colour when exposed.
pastille	4.
	or	pastil
	syl	pas+tille
	pron	<1p@stil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {{pastel} (sense 1)}.
pastime	0.
	syl	pas+time
	pron	<1pa:s2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an activity or entertainment which makes time pass pleasantly.
	exam	1	golf is my favourite pastime.
pastis	ety	from French, of uncertain origin
pastis	0.
	syl	pas+tis
	pron	<p@1stis>, <-1stEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an anise-flavoured alcoholic drink.
past master	1.
	syl	past mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a person with talent for, or experience in, a particular activity.
	exam	1	a past master of tact.
past master	2.
	syl	past mas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has held the office of master in a guild, etc.
Pasto	0.
	syl	Pas+to
	pron	Spanish <1pasto>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Colombia, at an altitude of 2590 m (8500 ft.). Pop.: 119339 (1973).
pastor	ety	C14: from Latin: shepherd, from pascere to feed
pastor	1.
	syl	pas+tor
	pron	<1pa:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman or priest in charge of a congregation.
pastor	2.
	syl	pas+tor
	pron	<1pa:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who exercises spiritual guidance over a number of people.
pastor	3.
	syl	pas+tor
	pron	<1pa:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {shepherd}.
pastor	4.
	syl	pas+tor
	pron	<1pa:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rosy pastor}. an S Asian starling, having glossy black head and wings and a pale pink body.
pastorship	sub
	head	pastor
	syl	pas+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
pastoral	ety	C15: from Latin, from #7pastor  &- #!pas+to+ral+ism n.
pastoral	1.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or depicting rural life, scenery, etc.
pastoral	2.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a literary work
	def	dealing with an idealized form of rural existence in a conventional way.
pastoral	3.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	used for pasture.
pastoral	4.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the branch of theology dealing with the duties of a clergyman or priest to his congregation.
pastoral	5.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a clergyman or priest in charge of a congregation or his duties as such.
pastoral	6.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to shepherds, their work, etc. {~}
pastoral	7.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a literary work or picture portraying rural life, esp. the lives of shepherds in an idealizing way. See also {eclogue}.
pastoral	8.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	a variant spelling of {pas?!torale}.
pastoral	9.a.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a letter from a clergyman to the people under his charge.
pastoral	9.b.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	the letter of a bishop to the clergy or people of his diocese.
pastoral	9.c.
	syl	pas+to+ral
	pron	<1pa:st*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {pastoral staff}. the crosier or staff carried by a bishop as a symbol of his pastoral responsibilities.
pastorally	sub
	head	pastoral
	syl	pas+to+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
pastorale	ety	C18: Italian, from Latin: #7pastoral 
pastorales	infl
	head	pastorale
	or	pastorali
	syl	pas+to+rales
	pron	Italian <-1ra:li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pastorali	infl
	head	pastorale
	or	pastorales
	syl	pas+to+ra+li
	pron	Italian <-1ra:li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pastorale	1.
	syl	pas+to+rale
	pron	<2p@st*1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a composition evocative of rural life, characterized by moderate compound duple or quadruple time and sometimes a droning accompaniment.
pastorale	2.
	syl	pas+to+rale
	pron	<2p@st*1ra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a musical play based on a rustic story, popular during the 16th century.
pastoralist	0.
	syl	pas+tor+al+ist
	pron	<1pa:st*r*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a grazier or land-holder raising sheep, cattle, etc., on a large scale.
pastorate	1.
	syl	pas+tor+ate
	pron	<1pa:st*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or term of office of a pastor.
pastorate	2.
	syl	pas+tor+ate
	pron	<1pa:st*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of pastors; pastors collectively.
past participle	0.
	syl	past par+ti+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a participial form of verbs used to modify a noun that is logically the object of a verb, also used in certain compound tenses and passive forms of the verb in English and other languages.
past perfect	1.
	syl	past per+fect
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a tense of verbs used in relating past events where the action had already occurred at the time of the action of a main verb that is itself in a past tense. In English this is a compound tense formed with plus the past participle.
past perfect	2.a.
	syl	past per+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the past perfect tense.
past perfect	2.b.
	syl	past per+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a verb in this tense.
pastrami	ety	from Yiddish, from Rumanian pastram*va, from p*vastra to preserve
pastrami	0.
	syl	pas+tra+mi
	pron	<p*1stra:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	highly seasoned smoked beef, esp. prepared from a shoulder cut.
pastry	ety	C16: from #7paste %1
pastries	infl
	head	pastry
	syl	pas+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pastry	1.
	syl	pas+try
	pron	<1pAstri>
	pos	n.
	def	a dough of flour, water, shortening and sometimes other ingredients.
pastry	2.
	syl	pas+try
	pron	<1pAstri>
	pos	n.
	def	baked foods, such as tarts, made with this dough.
pastry	3.
	syl	pas+try
	pron	<1pAstri>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual cake or pastry pie.
pastry cream	0.
	syl	pas+try cream
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy custard, often flavoured, used as a filling for eclairs, flans, etc. Also called: {pastry custard}.
pasturage	1.
	syl	pas+tur+age
	pron	<1pa:sC*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to graze or the business of grazing cattle.
pasturage	2.
	syl	pas+tur+age
	pron	<1pa:sC*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pasture}.
pasture	ety	C13: via Old French from Late Latin p*_a-st*_ura, from pascere to feed
pasture	1.
	syl	pas+ture
	pron	<1pa:sC*>
	pos	n.
	def	land covered with grass or herbage and grazed by or suitable for grazing by livestock.
pasture	2.
	syl	pas+ture
	pron	<1pa:sC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific tract of such land.
pasture	3.
	syl	pas+ture
	pron	<1pa:sC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the grass or herbage growing on it.
pasture	4.
	syl	pas+ture
	pron	<1pa:sC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (livestock) to graze or (of livestock) to graze (a pasture).
pastier	infl
	head	pasty
	syl	past:i+er
	pos	adj.
pastiest	infl
	head	pasty
	syl	past:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pasty	H1.1.
	syl	past:y
	pron	<1pAsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like the colour, texture, etc., of paste.
pasty	H1.2.
	syl	past:y
	pron	<1pAsti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the complexion
	def	pale or unhealthy-looking.
pasties	infl
	head	pasty
	syl	past:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pasty	H1.3.
	syl	past:y
	pron	<1pAsti>
	pos	n.
	def	either one of a pair of small round coverings for the nipples used by striptease dancers.
pastily	sub
	head	pasty
	syl	past:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pastiness	sub
	head	pasty
	syl	past:i+ness
	pos	n.
pasty	ety	C13: from Old French past*'ee, from Late Latin pasta dough
pasties	infl
	head	pasty
	syl	past:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pasty	H2.0.
	syl	past:y
	pron	<1p@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	a round of pastry folded over a filling of meat, vegetables, etc..
	exam	1	Cornish pasty.
PA system	0.
	syl	PA sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	See {public-address system}.
pat	ety	C14: perhaps imitative
pats	infl
	head	pat
	syl	pats
	pos	vb.
patting	infl
	head	pat
	syl	pat+ting
	pos	vb.
patted	infl
	head	pat
	syl	pat+ted.
	pos	vb.
pat	H1.1.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hit (something) lightly with the palm of the hand or some other flat surface.
	exam	1	to pat a ball.
pat	H1.2.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slap (a person or animal) gently, esp. on the back, as an expression of affection, congratulation, etc.
pat	H1.3.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape, smooth, etc., with a flat instrument or the palm.
pat	H1.4.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or run with light footsteps.
pat (someone) on the back	5.
	head	pat
	syl	pat (someone) on the back.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to congratulate or encourage.
pat	H1.6.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a light blow with something flat.
pat	H1.7.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentle slap.
pat	H1.8.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mass of something.
	exam	1	a pat of butter.
pat	H1.9.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by a light stroke or light footsteps.
pat on the back	10.
	head	pat
	syl	pat on the back.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a gesture or word indicating approval or encouragement.
pat	ety	C17: perhaps adverbial use (@6with a light stroke@9) of #7pat %1
pat	H2.1.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {off pat}. exactly or fluently memorized or mastered.
	exam	1	he recited it pat.
pat	H2.2.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	opportunely or aptly.
pat	H2.3.a.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to refuse to abandon a belief, decision, etc.
pat	H2.3.b.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in poker, etc.
	def	to play without adding new cards to the hand dealt.
pat	H2.4.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	exactly right for the occasion; apt.
	exam	1	a pat reply.
pat	H2.5.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	too exactly fitting; glib.
	exam	1	a pat answer to a difficult problem.
pat	H2.6.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	exactly right.
	exam	1	a pat hand in poker.
pat	ety	C20: rhyming slang, from Pat Malone
on one's pat	infl
	head	pat
	syl	on one's pat.
	pos	n.
pat	H3.0.
	syl	pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	alone; on one's own.
Pat	0.
	syl	Pat
	pron	<p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for an Irishman.
pat	0.
	syl	pat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	patent(ed).
patagium	ety	C19: New Latin from Latin, from Greek patageion gold border on a tunic
patagia	infl
	head	patagium
	syl	pa+ta+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patagium	1.
	syl	pa+ta+gi:um
	pron	<p*1tAJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a web of skin between the neck, limbs, and tail in bats and gliding mammals that functions as a wing.
patagium	2.
	syl	pa+ta+gi:um
	pron	<p*1tAJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a membranous fold of skin connecting margins of a bird's wing to the shoulder.
Patagonia	1.
	syl	Pat:a+go+ni:a
	pron	<2p@t*1g*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the southernmost region of South America, in Argentina and Chile extending from the Andes to the Atlantic.
Patagonia	2.
	syl	Pat:a+go+ni:a
	pron	<2p@t*1g*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arid tableland in the southernmost part of Argentina, rising towards the Andes in the west.
patch	ety	C16 pacche, perhaps from French pieche #7piece 
patch	1.a.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material used to mend a garment, etc., or to make a patchwork, sewn-on pocket, etc.
patch	1.b.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a patch pocket.
patch	2.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece, area, expanse, etc.
patch	3.a.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a small plot of land.
patch	3.b.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	its produce.
	exam	1	a patch of cabbages.
patch	4.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any discoloured area on the skin, mucous membranes, etc., usually being one sign of a specific disorder.
patch	5.a.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective covering for an injured eye.
patch	5.b.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	any pro?!tective dressing.
patch	6.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation beauty spot made of black or col?!oured silk, etc., worn by both sexes, esp. in the 18th century.
patch	7.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	an identifying piece of fabric worn on the shoulder of a uni?!form, on a vehicle, etc.
patch	8.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a small contrasting section or stretch.
	exam	1	a patch of cloud in the blue sky.
patch	9.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a scrap; remnant.
patch	10.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a small set of instructions to correct or improve a computer program.
not a patch on	11.
	head	patch
	syl	not a patch on.
	def	not nearly as good as.
strike	12.
	head	patch
	syl	strike
	def	or {hit a bad patch}. to have a difficult time. {~}
patch	13.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	to mend or supply (a garment, etc.) with a patch or patches.
patch	14.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	to put together or produce with patches.
patch	15.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	of material
	def	to serve as a patch to.
patch	16.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to mend hurriedly or in a makeshift way.
patch	17.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make (up) or settle (a quarrel, etc.).
patch	18.
	syl	patch
	pron	<p@C>
	pos	n.
	def	to connect (electric circuits) together temporarily by means of a patch board.
patchable	sub
	head	patch
	syl	patch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
patcher	sub
	head	patch
	syl	patch+er
	pos	n.
panel	alt
	head	patch board
	or	patch board
	syl	pan+el
	pos	n.
patch board	0.
	or	panel
	syl	patch board
	pos	n.
	def	a device with a large number of sockets into which electrical plugs can be inserted to form many different temporary circuits: used in telephone ex?!changes, computer systems, etc. Also called: {plugboard}.
patchouli	ety	C19: from Tamil paccilai, from paccu green+ ilai leaf
pachouli	infl
	head	patchouli
	or	patchouly
	syl	pach:ou+li
	pron	<1p@Culi>, <p*1Cu:li>
	pos	n.
patchouly	infl
	head	patchouli
	or	pachouli
	syl	patch:ou+ly
	pron	<1p@Culi>, <p*1Cu:li>
	pos	n.
patchouli	1.
	syl	patch:ou+li
	pron	<1p@Culi>, <p*1Cu:li>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Asiatic trees of the genus the leaves of which yield a heavy fragrant oil: family (labiates).
patchouli	2.
	syl	patch:ou+li
	pron	<1p@Culi>, <p*1Cu:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the perfume made from this oil.
patch pocket	0.
	syl	patch pock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a pocket on the outside of a garment.
patch test	0.
	syl	patch test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a test to detect an allergic reaction by applying small amounts of a suspected substance to the skin and then examining the area for signs of irritation.
patchwork	1.
	syl	patch+work
	pron	<1p@C2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	needlework done by sewing pieces of different materials together.
patchwork	2.
	syl	patch+work
	pron	<1p@C2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a theory, made up of various parts.
	exam	1	a patchwork of cribbed ideas.
patchier	infl
	head	patchy
	syl	patch:i+er
	pos	adj.
patchiest	infl
	head	patchy
	syl	patch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
patchy	1.
	syl	patch:y
	pron	<1p@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	irregular in quality, occurrence, intensity, etc..
	exam	1	a patchy essay.
patchy	2.
	syl	patch:y
	pron	<1p@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or forming patches.
patchily	sub
	head	patchy
	syl	patch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
patchiness	sub
	head	patchy
	syl	patch:i+ness
	pos	n.
patd	0.
	syl	patd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	patented.
pate	ety	C14: of unknown origin
pate	0.
	syl	pate
	pron	<pAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the head, esp. with reference to baldness or (in facetious use) intelligence.
pat'e	ety	from French: #7paste %1
pat'e	1.
	syl	p*^a:t*'e
	pron	<1p@tA>, French <pa1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a spread of very finely minced liver, poultry, etc., served usually as an hors d'oeuvre.
pat'e	2.
	syl	p*^a:t*'e
	pron	<1p@tA>, French <pa1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury pie of meat or fish.
pat'e de foie gras	ety	French: p*^at*'e of fat liver
pat'es de foie gras	infl
	head	pat'e de foie gras
	syl	p*^a:t*'es de foie gras
	pron	French <patA> <d*>, French <fwa> <1gra>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pat'e de foie gras	0.
	syl	p*^a:t*'e de foie gras
	pron	French <patA> <d*>, French <fwa> <1gra>, French <fwa> <1gra>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth rich paste made from the liver of a specially fattened goose, considered a great delicacy.
patella	ety	C17: from Latin, from patina shallow pan
patellae	infl
	head	patella
	syl	pa+tel+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patella	1.
	syl	pa+tel+la
	pron	<p*1tel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a small flat triangular bone in front of and protecting the knee joint. Nontechnical name: {kneecap}.
patella	2.
	syl	pa+tel+la
	pron	<p*1tel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a cuplike structure, such as the spore-producing body of certain ascomycetous fungi.
patella	3.
	syl	pa+tel+la
	pron	<p*1tel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a small pan.
patellar	sub
	head	patella
	syl	pa+1tel+lar
	pos	adj.
patellate	0.
	syl	pa+tel+late
	pron	<p*1telit>, <-lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {pa+tel+li+form} (p$$#!t$el$I@!f@$$:m). having the shape of a patella.
paten	ety	C13: from Old French patene, from Medieval Latin, from Latin patina pan
patin	infl
	head	paten
	or	patine
	syl	pat+in
	pron	<1p@tin>
	pos	n.
patine	infl
	head	paten
	or	patin
	syl	pat+ine
	pron	<1p@tin>
	pos	n.
paten	0.
	syl	pat+en
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate, usually made of silver or gold, esp. the plate on which the bread is placed in the Eucharist.
patency	1.
	syl	pa+ten+cy
	pron	<1pAtNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being obvious.
patency	2.
	syl	pa+ten+cy
	pron	<1pAtNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of a bodily passage, duct, etc., of being open or unobstructed.
patency	3.
	syl	pa+ten+cy
	pron	<1pAtNsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the degree to which the vocal tract remains unobstructed in the articulation of a speech sound. See also {{closure} (sense 6)}.
patent	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin pat*_ere to lie open; n. use, short for letters patent, from Medieval Latin litterae patentes letters lying open (to public inspection)
patent	1.a.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a government grant to an inventor assuring him the sole right to make, use, and sell his invention for a limited period.
patent	1.b.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a document conveying such a grant.
patent	2.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an invention, privilege, etc., protected by a patent.
patent	3.a.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	an official document granting a right.
patent	3.b.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	any right granted by such a document.
patent	4.a.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grant by the government of title to public lands.
patent	4.b.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the instrument by which such title is granted.
patent	4.c.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the land so granted.
patent	5.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign that one possesses a certain quality.
patent	6.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	open or available for inspection (esp. in the phrases {letters patent, patent writ) }.
patent	7.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAitNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	obvious.
	exam	1	their scorn was patent to everyone.
patent	8.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerning protection, appointment, etc., of or by a patent or patents.
patent	9.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	proprietary.
patent	10.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a bodily passage or duct
	def	being open or unobstructed.
patent	11.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	spreading out widely.
	exam	1	patent branches.
patent	12.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plate glass
	def	ground and polished on both sides.
patent	13.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain a patent for.
patent	14.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant (public land, etc.) by a patent.
patent	15.
	syl	pa+tent
	pron	<1pAtNt>, <1p@tNt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to heat (a metal) above a transformation temperature and cool it at a rate that allows cold working.
patentable	sub
	head	patent
	syl	pa+tent+a:ble
	pos	adj.
patentability	sub
	head	patent
	syl	pa+tent+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
patentee	0.
	syl	pa+tent:ee
	pron	<2pAtN1tE>, <2p@->
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, company, etc., that has been granted a patent.
patent leather	0.
	syl	pa+tent leath+er
	pron	<1pAtNt>
	pos	n.
	def	leather or imitation leather processed with lacquer to give a hard glossy surface.
patent log	0.
	syl	pa+tent log
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of several mechanical devices for measuring the speed of a vessel and the distance travelled, consisting typically of a trailing rotor that registers its rotations on a meter. Compare {chip log}.
patently	0.
	syl	pa+tent+ly
	pron	<1pAtNtli>
	pos	adv.
	def	obviously.
	exam	1	he was patently bored.
patent medicine	0.
	syl	pa+tent med:i+cine
	pron	<1pAtNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine, usually of low potency; protected by a patent and available without a doctor's prescription.
Patent Office	0.
	syl	Pa+tent Of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	a government department that issues patents.
patentor	0.
	syl	pa+ten+tor
	pron	<2pAtN1tc:>, <2p@->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who or official body that grants a patent or patents.
patent right	0.
	syl	pa+tent right
	pos	n.
	def	the exclusive right granted by a patent.
Patent Rolls	0.
	syl	Pa+tent Rolls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the register of patents issued.
patent still	0.
	syl	pa+tent still
	pos	n.
	def	a type of still in which the distillation is continuous.
pater	ety	from Latin
pater	0.
	syl	pa+ter
	pron	<1pAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. public school slang.
	def	another word for {father}: now chiefly used facetiously.
Walter (Horatio) 	infl
	head	Pater
	syl	Wal:ter (Horatio) .
	pos	n.
Pater	0.
	syl	Pa:ter
	pron	<1pAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-94, English essayist and critic, noted for his prose style and his advocation of the @6love of art for its own sake@9. His works include the philosophical romance (1885), (1873), and (1887).
paterfamilias	ety	Latin: father of the family
patresfamilias	infl
	head	paterfamilias
	syl	pa+tres+fa+mil:i+as
	pron	<2pa:trAzf*1mili2@s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
paterfamilias	1.
	syl	pa+ter+fa+mil:i+as
	pron	<2pAt*f*1mili2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the male head of a household.
paterfamilias	2.a.
	syl	pa+ter+fa+mil:i+as
	pron	<2pAt*f*1mili2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a household having authority over its members.
paterfamilias	2.b.
	syl	pa+ter+fa+mil:i+as
	pron	<2pAt*f*1mili2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the parental or other authority of another person.
paternal	ety	C17: from Late Latin patern*_alis, from Latin pater father
paternal	1.
	syl	pa+ter+nal
	pron	<p*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of a father, esp. in showing affection, encouragement, etc.; fatherly.
paternal	2.
	syl	pa+ter+nal
	pron	<p*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	related through the father.
	exam	1	his paternal grandfather.
paternal	3.
	syl	pa+ter+nal
	pron	<p*1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inherited or derived from the male parent.
paternally	sub
	head	paternal
	syl	pa+1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
paternalism	0.
	syl	pa+ter+nal+ism
	pron	<p*1tR:n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude or policy of a government or other authority that manages the affairs of a country, company, community, etc., in the manner of a father, esp. in usurping individual responsibility and the liberty of choice.
paternalist	sub
	head	paternalism
	syl	pa+1ter+nal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
paternalistic	sub
	head	paternalism
	syl	pa+2ter+nal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
paternalistically	sub
	head	paternalism
	syl	pa+2ter+nal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
paternity	ety	C15: from Late Latin paternit*_as, from Latin pater father
paternity	1.a.
	syl	pa+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<p*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of being a father.
paternity	1.b.
	syl	pa+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<p*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a paternity suit was filed against the man.
paternity	2.
	syl	pa+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<p*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	descent or derivation from a father.
paternity	3.
	syl	pa+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<p*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	authorship or origin.
	exam	1	the paternity of the theory is disputed.
paternity suit	0.
	syl	pa+ter+ni:ty suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the U.S. or nontechnical term for {affiliation proceedings}.
paternoster	ety	Latin, literally: our father (from the opening of the Lord's Prayer)
paternoster	1.
	syl	pat+er+nos+ter
	pron	<2p@t*1nost*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the beads at the ends of each decade of the rosary marking the points at which the Paternoster is recited.
paternoster	2.
	syl	pat+er+nos+ter
	pron	<2p@t*1nost*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fixed form of words used as a prayer or charm.
paternoster	3.
	syl	pat+er+nos+ter
	pron	<2p@t*1nost*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {paternoster line}. a type of fishing tackle in which short lines and hooks are attached at intervals to the main line.
paternoster	4.
	syl	pat+er+nos+ter
	pron	<2p@t*1nost*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lift in which platforms are attached to continuous chains. The lift does not stop at each floor but passengers enter while it is moving.
Paternoster	ety	see #7paternoster 
Paternoster	1.
	syl	Pat+er+nos+ter
	pron	<2p@t*1nost*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	The Lord's Prayer, esp. in Latin.
Paternoster	2.
	syl	Pat+er+nos+ter
	pron	<2p@t*1nost*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the recital of this as an act of devotion.
Paterson	0.
	syl	Pat+er+son
	pron	<1p@t*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE New Jersey: settled by the Dutch in the late 17th century. Pop.: 143372 (1973 est.).
Paterson's curse	0.
	syl	Pat+er+son's curse
	pos	n.
	def	the Austral. name for {viper's bugloss}.
path	ety	Old English p@ath; related to Old High German, German Pfad  &- #!path+less adj.
paths	infl
	head	path
	syl	paths
	pron	<pa:@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
path	1.
	syl	path
	pron	<pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a road or way, esp. a narrow trodden track.
path	2.
	syl	path
	pron	<pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a surfaced walk, as through a garden.
path	3.
	syl	path
	pron	<pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the course or direction in which something moves.
	exam	1	the path of a whirlwind.
path	4.
	syl	path
	pron	<pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a course of conduct.
	exam	1	the path of virtue.
path	1.
	syl	path.
	pron	<p@T>
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pathological.
path	2.
	syl	path.
	pron	<p@T>
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pathology.
-path	ety	back formation from #7-pathy 
-path	0.
	syl	-path
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-path	1.
	syl	-path
	def	denoting a person suffering from a specified disease or disorder.
	exam	1	neuropath.
-path	2.
	syl	-path
	def	denoting a practitioner of a particular method of treatment.
	exam	1	osteopath.
Pathan	ety	C17: from Hindi
Pathan	0.
	syl	Pa+than
	pron	<p*1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Pashto-speaking people of Afghanistan, NW Pakistan, and elsewhere, most of whom are Muslim in religion.
pathetic	ety	C16: from French path*'etique, via Late Latin from Greek pathetikos sensitive, from pathos suffering; see #7pathos 
pathetic	1.
	syl	pa+thet+ic
	pron	<p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	evoking or expressing pity, sympathy, etc.
pathetic	2.
	syl	pa+thet+ic
	pron	<p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	distressingly inadequate.
	exam	1	a pathetic fire flickered in the hearth.
pathetic	3.
	syl	pa+thet+ic
	pron	<p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	uninteresting; worthless.
	exam	1	the people at the party were pathetic&!
pathetic	4.
	syl	pa+thet+ic
	pron	<p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or affecting the feelings. {~}
pathetic	5.
	syl	pa+thet+ic
	pron	<p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	pathetic sentiments.
pathetically	sub
	head	pathetic
	syl	pa+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pathetic fallacy	0.
	syl	pa+thet+ic fal+la+cy
	pos	n.
	usage	in literature
	def	the presentation of nature, etc., as possessing human feelings.
pathfinder	1.
	syl	path+find:er
	pron	<1pa:T2fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or finds a way, esp. through unexplored areas or fields of knowledge.
pathfinder	2.
	syl	path+find:er
	pron	<1pa:T2fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft or parachutist who indicates a target area by dropping flares, etc.
pathfinder	3.
	syl	path+find:er
	pron	<1pa:T2fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a radar device used for navigation or homing onto a target.
pathfinding	sub
	head	pathfinder
	syl	path+2find:ing
	pos	n.
pathic	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek pathikos passive, see #7pathos 
pathic	1.
	syl	path+ic
	pron	<1p@Tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a catamite.
pathic	2.
	syl	path+ic
	pron	<1p@Tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person who suffers; victim. {~}
pathic	3.
	syl	path+ic
	pron	<1p@Tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to a catamite.
pathic	4.
	syl	path+ic
	pron	<1p@Tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to suffering.
patho-	ety	from Greek pathos suffering; see #7pathos 
pathogene	alt
	head	pathogen
	or	pathogen
	syl	path:o+gene
	pron	<1p@T*2JEn>
	pos	n.
pathogen	0.
	or	pathogene
	syl	path:o+gen
	pron	<1p@T*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	any agent that can cause disease.
pathogeny	alt
	head	pathogenesis
	or	pathogenesis
	syl	pa+thog+e:ny
	pron	<p*1ToJ?!ini>
	pos	n.
pathogenesis	0.
	or	pathogeny
	syl	path:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2p@T*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the origin, development, and resultant effects of a disease.
pathogenetic	sub
	head	pathogenesis
	syl	path:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2p@T*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
pathogenic	0.
	syl	path:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2p@T*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to cause or produce disease.
	exam	1	pathogenic bacteria.
pathognomonic	ety	C17: from Greek pathogn*_omonikos expert in judging illness, from #7patho -#7+ gn*_om*_on judge
pathognomonic	0.
	syl	path+og+no+mon+ic
	pron	<2p@T*gn*1monik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	characteristic or indicative of a particular disease.
pathognomonically	sub
	head	pathognomonic
	syl	path+og+no+1mon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pathognomy	ety	C18: from #7patho- + -gnomy, as in #7physiognomy 
pathognomy	0.
	syl	path+og+no+my
	pron	<p*1Togn*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	study or knowledge of the passions or emotions or their manifestations.
pathol	1.
	syl	pathol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pathological.
pathol	2.
	syl	pathol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pathology.
pathologic	alt
	head	pathological
	or	pathological
	syl	path:o+log+ic
	pos	adj.
pathological	1.
	or	pathologic
	syl	path:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@T*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to pathology.
pathological	2.
	or	pathologic
	syl	path:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@T*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, involving, or caused by disease.
pathological	3.
	or	pathologic
	syl	path:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2p@T*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	compulsively motivated.
	exam	1	a pathological liar.
pathologically	sub
	head	pathological
	syl	path:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pathologies	infl
	head	pathology
	syl	pa+thol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pathology	1.
	syl	pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<p*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the cause, origin, and nature of disease, including the changes occurring as a result of disease.
pathology	2.
	syl	pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<p*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the manifestations of disease, esp. changes occurring in tissues or organs.
pathology	3.
	syl	pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<p*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	any variant or deviant condition from normal.
pathologist	sub
	head	pathology
	syl	pa+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pathos	ety	C17: from Greek: suffering; related to penthos sorrow
pathos	1.
	syl	pa+thos
	pron	<1pATos>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or power, esp. in literature or speech, of arousing feelings of pity, sorrow, etc.
pathos	2.
	syl	pa+thos
	pron	<1pATos>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of sympathy or pity.
	exam	1	a stab of pathos.
pathos	3.
	syl	pa+thos
	pron	<1pATos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare or poetic.
	def	a condition of misery.
pathway	1.
	syl	path+way
	pron	<1pa:T2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {path}.
pathway	2.
	syl	path+way
	pron	<1pa:T2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a chain of reactions associated with a particular metabolic process.
-pathy	ety	from Greek patheia suffering; see #7pathos 
-pathy	0.
	syl	-pa:thy
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-pathy	1.
	syl	-pa:thy
	pos	n.
	def	indicating feeling, sensitivity, or perception.
	exam	1	telepathy.
-pathy	2.
	syl	-pa:thy
	pos	n.
	def	indicating disease or a morbid condition.
	exam	1	psychopathy.
-pathy	3.
	syl	-pa:thy
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a method of treating disease.
	exam	1	osteopathy.
-pathic	sub
	head	-pathy
	syl	-path:ic
	pos	adj.
Patiala	0.
	syl	Pa+ti:a+la
	pron	<2p^ti1a:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in E Punjab: seat of the Punjabi University (1962). Pop.: 148686 (1971).
patience	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin patientia endurance, from pat*_i to suffer
patience	1.
	syl	pa+tience
	pron	<1pAS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	tolerant and even-tempered perseverance.
patience	2.
	syl	pa+tience
	pron	<1pAS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for calmly enduring pain, trying situations, etc.
patience	3.
	syl	pa+tience
	pron	<1pAS*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of various card games for one player only, in which the cards may be laid out in various combinations as the player tries to use up the whole pack. U.S. word: {solitaire}.
patience	4.
	syl	pa+tience
	pron	<1pAS*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	permission; sufferance.
patient	ety	C14: see #7patience 
patient	1.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	enduring trying circumstances with even temper.
patient	2.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerant; understanding.
patient	3.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of accept?!ing delay with equanimity.
patient	4.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	persevering or diligent.
	exam	1	a patient worker.
patient	5.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	admitting of a certain interpretation. {~}
patient	6.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who is receiving medical care.
patient	7.
	syl	pa+tient
	pron	<1pAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person or thing that is the recipient of some action.
patiently	sub
	head	patient
	syl	pa+tient+ly
	pos	adv.
patin	0.
	syl	pat+in
	pron	<1p@tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {paten}.
patina	ety	C18: from Italian: coating, from Latin: #7{patina %2}
patina	H1.1.
	syl	pat:i+na
	pron	<1p@tin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a film of oxide formed on the surface of a metal, esp. the green oxidation of bronze or copper. See also {verdigris}.
patina	H1.2.
	syl	pat:i+na
	pron	<1p@tin*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine layer on a surface.
	exam	1	a patina of frost.
patina	H1.3.
	syl	pat:i+na
	pron	<1p@tin*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sheen on a surface that is caused by long handling.
patina	ety	from Latin, from Greek patan*_e platter
patinae	infl
	head	patina
	syl	pat:i+nae
	pron	<-2nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patina	H2.0.
	syl	pat:i+na
	pron	<1p@tin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad shallow dish used in ancient Rome.
patio	ety	C19: from Spanish: courtyard
patios	infl
	head	patio
	syl	pa+ti:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patio	1.
	syl	pa+ti:o
	pron	<1p@ti2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an open inner courtyard, esp. one in a Spanish or Spanish-American house.
patio	2.
	syl	pa+ti:o
	pron	<1p@ti2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an area adjoining a house, esp. one that is paved and used for outdoor activities.
patisserie	ety	C18: French, from p*^atissier pastry cook, ultimately from Late Latin pasta #7paste %1
patisserie	1.
	syl	pa+tis+se:rie
	pron	<p*1tEs*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop where fancy pastries are sold.
patisserie	2.
	syl	pa+tis+se:rie
	pron	<p*1tEs*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	such pastries.
Coventry (Kersey Dighton) 	infl
	head	Patmore
	syl	Cov:en:try (Kersey Dighton) .
	pos	n.
Patmore	0.
	syl	Pat:more
	pron	<1p@tmc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1823-96, English poet. His works, celebrating both conjugal and divine love, include (1854-62) and (1877).
Patmos	0.
	syl	Pat+mos
	pron	<1p@tmos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the Aegean, in the NW Dodecanese: St. John's place of exile (about 95 #7a.d.) #7, where he wrote the Apocalypse. Pop.: 2486 (1971). Area: 34 sq. km (13 sq. miles).
Patna	0.
	syl	Pat+na
	pron	<1p@tn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, capital of Bihar state, on the River Ganges: founded in the 5th century #7b.c.; university (1917); centre of a rice growing region. Pop.: 473001 (1971).
Patna rice	0.
	syl	Pat+na rice
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of long-grain rice, used for savoury dishes.
Pat Off	0.
	syl	Pat. Off.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Patent Office.
patois	ety	C17: from Old French: rustic speech, perhaps from patoier to handle awkwardly, from patte paw
patois	0.
	syl	pat+ois
	pron	<1p@twa:>, French <pa1twa>, <1p@twa:z>, <1p@twa:z>, French <pa1twa>, French <pa1twa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an unwritten regional dialect of a language, esp. of French, usually considered substandard.
Alan (Stewart) 	infl
	head	Paton
	syl	Al:an (Stewart) .
	pos	n.
Paton	0.
	syl	Pa:ton
	pron	<1pAtN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, South African writer, noted esp. for his novel dealing with the racial problem in South Africa, (1965).
pat pend	0.
	syl	pat. pend.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	patent pending.
Patras	0.
	syl	Pa+tras
	pron	<p*1tr@s>, <1p@tr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Greece, in the NW Peloponnese on the {Gulf of Patras} (an inlet of the Ionian Sea): one of the richest cities in Greece until the 3rd century #7b.c. ; under Turkish rule from 1458 to 1687 and from 1715 until the War of Greek Independence, which began here in 1821. Pop.: 112228 (1971). Modern Greek name: {P*'a+trai} (#!patr$e).
patri-	ety	from Latin pater, Greek pat*_er #7father 
patri-	0.
	syl	pat:ri-
	usage	combining form.
	def	father.
	exam	1	patricide;
	exam	2	patrilocal.
patrial	ety	C20: from Latin patria native land
patrial	0.
	syl	pa+tri:al
	pron	<1pAtri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who has rights of nationality by virtue of the birth of a parent or grandparents.
patriarch	ety	C12: via Old French from Church Latin patriarcha 
patriarch	1.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the male head of a tribe or family. Compare {matriarch}.
patriarch	2.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a very old or venerable man.
patriarch	3.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	any of a number of persons regarded as the fathers of the human race, divided into the antediluvian patriarchs, from Adam to Noah, and the postdiluvian, from Noah to Abraham.
patriarch	4.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	any of the three ancestors of the Hebrew people: Abraham, Isaac, or Jacob.
patriarch	5.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	any of Jacob's twelve sons, regarded as the ancestors of the twelve tribes of Israel.
patriarch	6.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Early Christian Church.
	def	the bishop of one of several principal sees, esp. those of Rome, Antioch, and Alexandria.
patriarch	7.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Orthodox.
	def	the bishops of the four ancient principal sees of Constantinople, Antioch, Alexandria, and Jerusalem, and also of Russia, Rumania, and Serbia, the bishop of Constantinople (the {ecumenical Patriarch}) being highest in dignity among these.
patriarch	8.a.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to the Pope.
patriarch	8.b.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a title given to a number of bishops, esp. of the Uniat Churches, indicating their rank as immediately below that of the Pope.
patriarch	9.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mormon Church.
	def	another word for {{Evangelist} (sense 2)}.
patriarch	10.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Christianity.
	def	the head of the Coptic, Armenian, Syrian Jacobite, or Nestorian Churches, and of certain other non-Orthodox Churches in the East.
patriarch	11.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the oldest or most venerable member of a group, community, etc..
	exam	1	the patriarch of steam engines.
patriarch	12.
	syl	pa+tri+arch
	pron	<1pAtri2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as the founder of a community, tradition, etc.
patriarchal	sub
	head	patriarch
	syl	pa+tri+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
patriarchally	sub
	head	patriarch
	syl	pa+tri+1ar+chal+ly
	pos	adv.
patriarchal cross	0.
	syl	pa+tri+ar+chal cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross with two high horizontal bars, the upper one shorter than the lower.
patriarchate	1.
	syl	pa+tri+ar+chate
	pron	<1pAtri2a:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, jurisdiction, province, or residence of a patriarch.
patriarchate	2.
	syl	pa+tri+ar+chate
	pron	<1pAtri2a:kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a family or people under male domination or government.
patriarchies	infl
	head	patriarchy
	syl	pa+tri+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patriarchy	1.
	syl	pa+tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1pAtri2a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of social organization in which a male is the head of the family and descent, kinship, and title are traced through the male line.
patriarchy	2.
	syl	pa+tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1pAtri2a:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any society governed by such a system.
patrician	ety	C15: from Old French patricien, from Latin patricius noble, from pater father
patrician	1.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the hereditary aristocracy of ancient Rome. In the early republic the patricians held almost all the higher offices. Compare {{plebs} (sense 2)}.
patrician	2.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a high nonhereditary title awarded by Constantine and his eastern Roman successors for services to the empire.
patrician	3.a.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a title borne by numerous princes including several emperors from the 8th to the 12th centuries.
patrician	3.b.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the upper class in numerous Italian republics and German free cities.
patrician	4.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aristocrat.
patrician	5.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of refined conduct, tastes, etc.
patrician	6.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in ancient Rome
	def	of, relating to, or composed of patricians.
patrician	7.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	aristocratic.
patrician	8.
	syl	pa+tri+cian
	pron	<p*1triS*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	oligarchic and often antidemocratic or nonpopular.
	exam	1	patrician political views.
patriciate	1.
	syl	pa+tri+ci+ate
	pron	<p*1triSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	the dignity, position, or rank of a patrician.
patriciate	2.
	syl	pa+tri+ci+ate
	pron	<p*1triSiit>, <-2At>
	pos	n.
	def	the class or order of patricians.
patricide	1.
	syl	pat+ri+cide
	pron	<1p@tri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing one's father.
patricide	2.
	syl	pat+ri+cide
	pron	<1p@tri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills his father.
patricidal	sub
	head	patricide
	syl	pat+ri+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
Saint	infl
	head	Patrick
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Patrick	0.
	syl	Pat:rick
	pron	<1p@trik>
	pos	n.
	def	5th-century #7a.d. English missionary in Ireland; patron saint of Ireland. He left an account of his life and work in his Feast day: March 17.
patriclinous	ety	C20: from Latin pater father+ clin*_are to incline
patroclinous	infl
	head	patriclinous
	or	patroclinal
	syl	pat+ro+cli+nous
	pos	adj.
patroclinal	infl
	head	patriclinous
	or	patroclinous
	syl	pat+ro+cli+nal
	pos	adj.
patriclinous	0.
	syl	pat+ri+cli+nous
	pron	<2p@tri1klIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	showing the characters of the male parent. Compare {matriclinous}.
patrilinear	alt
	head	patrilineal
	or	patrilineal
	syl	pat+ri+lin+e:ar
	pos	adj.
patrilineal	0.
	or	patrilinear
	syl	pat+ri+lin+e:al
	pron	<2p@tri1lini*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	tracing descent, kinship, or title through the male line.
patrilineally	sub
	head	patrilineal
	or	patrilinearly
	syl	pat+ri+1lin+e:al+ly
	pos	adv.
patrilinearly	sub
	head	patrilineal
	or	patrilineally
	syl	pat+ri+1lin+e:ar+ly
	pos	adv.
patrilocal	0.
	syl	pat+ri+lo+cal
	pron	<2p@tri1l*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or relating to a marriage pattern in which the couple live with the husband's family.
patrilocally	sub
	head	patrilocal
	syl	pat+ri+1lo+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
patrimony	ety	C14 patrimoyne, from Old French from Latin patrimonium paternal inheritance
patrimonies	infl
	head	patrimony
	syl	pat+ri+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patrimony	1.
	syl	pat+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1p@trim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an inheritance from one's father or other ancestor.
patrimony	2.
	syl	pat+ri+mo+ny
	pron	<1p@trim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the endowment of a church.
patrimonial	sub
	head	patrimony
	syl	pat+ri+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2p@tri1m*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
patrimonially	sub
	head	patrimony
	syl	pat+ri+1mo+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
patriot	ety	C16: via French from Late Latin patri*_ota, from Greek patriot*_es, from patris native land; related to Greek pat*_er father; compare Latin pater father, patria fatherland
patriot	0.
	syl	pa+tri+ot
	pron	<1pAtri*t>, <1p@t->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who vigorously supports his country and its way of life.
patriotic	sub
	head	patriot
	syl	pat+ri+ot+ic
	pron	<2p@tri1otik>
	pos	adj.
patriotically	sub
	head	patriot
	syl	pat+ri+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
patriotism	0.
	syl	pat+ri+ot+ism
	pron	<1p@tri*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	devotion to one's own country and concern for its defence. Compare {nationalism}.
patristical	alt
	head	patristic
	or	patristic
	syl	pa+tris+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
patristic	0.
	or	patristical
	syl	pa+tris+tic
	pron	<p*1tristik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Fathers of the Church, their writings, or the study of these.
patristically	sub
	head	patristic
	syl	pa+1tris+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Patroclus	0.
	syl	Pa:troc:lus
	pron	<p*1trokl*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a friend of Achilles, killed in the Trojan War by Hector. His death made Achilles return to the fight after his quarrel with Agamemnon.
patrol	ety	C17: from French patrouiller, from patouiller to flounder in mud, from patte paw
patrol	1.
	syl	pa+trol
	pron	<p*1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of going through or around a town, etc., at regular intervals for purposes of security or observation.
patrol	2.
	syl	pa+trol
	pron	<p*1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group that carries out such an action.
patrol	3.
	syl	pa+trol
	pron	<p*1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a military detachment with the mission of security, gathering information, or the destruction of enemy forces.
patrol	4.
	syl	pa+trol
	pron	<p*1tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a division of a troop of Scouts or Guides.
patrols	infl
	head	patrol
	syl	pa+trols
	pos	vb.
patrolling	infl
	head	patrol
	syl	pa+trol+ling
	pos	vb.
patrolled	infl
	head	patrol
	syl	pa+trolled.
	pos	vb.
patrol	5.
	syl	pa+trol
	pron	<p*1tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to engage in a patrol of (a place).
patroller	sub
	head	patrol
	syl	pa+1trol+ler
	pos	n.
patrol car	0.
	syl	pa+trol car
	pos	n.
	def	a police car with a radio telephone used for patrolling streets and motorways. See also {panda car}.
patrolmen	infl
	head	patrolman
	syl	pa:trol+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patrolman	1.
	syl	pa:trol+man
	pron	<p*1tr*ulm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a man, esp. a policeman, who patrols a certain area.
patrolman	2.
	syl	pa:trol+man
	pron	<p*1tr*ulm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a man employed to patrol an area to help motorists in difficulty.
patrology	ety	C17: from Greek patr-, pat*_er father+#7-logy  &- pat+ro+log@.i+cal (@!p@atr$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) adj. &- pa+#!trol@.o+gist n.
patrology	1.
	syl	pa+trol+o:gy
	pron	<p*1trol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the writings of the Fathers of the Church.
patrology	2.
	syl	pa+trol+o:gy
	pron	<p*1trol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of such writings.
police wagon	alt
	head	patrol wagon
	or	patrol wagon
	syl	po+lice wag+on
	pos	n.
patrol wagon	0.
	or	police wagon
	syl	pa+trol wag+on
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {Black Maria}.
patron	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin patr*_onus protector, from pater father
patron	1.
	syl	pa+tron
	pron	<1pAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sponsors or aids artists, charities, etc.; protector or benefactor.
patron	2.
	syl	pa+tron
	pron	<1pAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a customer of a shop, hotel, etc., esp. a regular one.
patron	3.
	syl	pa+tron
	pron	<1pAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {patron saint}.
patron	4.
	syl	pa+tron
	pron	<1pAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	the protector of a dependant or client, often the former master of a freedman still retaining certain rights over him.
patron	5.
	syl	pa+tron
	pron	<1pAtr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England, etc.
	def	a person or body having the right to present a clergyman to a benefice.
patronal	sub
	head	patron
	syl	pa+tron+al
	pos	adj.
patroness	sub
	head	patron
	syl	pa+tron+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
patronly	sub
	head	patron
	syl	pa+tron+ly
	pos	adj.
patronage	1.a.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the support given or custom brought by a patron.
patronage	1.b.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a patron.
patronage	2.a.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of making appointments to office, granting contracts, etc.
patronage	2.b.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the favours, etc., so distributed.
patronage	3.a.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a con?!descending manner.
patronage	3.b.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any kindness done in a condescend?!ing way.
patronage	4.
	syl	pat+ron+age
	pron	<1p@tr*niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England, etc.
	def	the right to present a clergy?!man to a benefice.
patronise	alt
	head	patronize
	or	patronize
	syl	pat+ron+ise
	pron	<1p@tr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
patronize	1.
	or	patronise
	syl	pat+ron+ize
	pron	<1p@tr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to behave or treat in a condescending way.
patronize	2.
	or	patronise
	syl	pat+ron+ize
	pron	<1p@tr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as a patron by sponsoring or bringing trade to.
patronizer	sub
	head	patronize
	or	patroniser
	syl	pat+ron+2iz+er
	pos	n.
patroniser	sub
	head	patronize
	or	patronizer
	syl	pat+ron+2is+er
	pos	n.
patronizingly	sub
	head	patronize
	or	patronisingly
	syl	pat+ron+2iz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
patronisingly	sub
	head	patronize
	or	patronizingly
	syl	pat+ron+2is+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
patron saint	0.
	syl	pa+tron saint
	pos	n.
	def	a saint regarded as the particular guardian of a country, church, trade, person, etc.
patronymic	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek patronumikos, from pater father+ onoma #7name 
patronymic	1.
	syl	pat+ro+nym+ic
	pron	<2p@tr*1nimik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a name
	def	derived from the name of its bearer's father. In Western cultures, many surnames are patronymic in origin, as for example Irish names beginning with and English names ending with in other cultures, such as Russian, a special patronymic name is used in addition to the surname.
patronymic	2.
	syl	pat+ro+nym+ic
	pron	<2p@tr*1nimik>
	pos	n.
	def	a patronymic name.
patroon	ety	C18: from Dutch: #7patron 
patroon	0.
	syl	pa+troon
	pron	<p*1tru:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a Dutch landholder in New Netherland and New York with manorial rights in the colonial era.
patroonship	sub
	head	patroon
	syl	pa+1troon+2ship
	pos	n.
patsy	ety	C20: of unknown origin
patsies	infl
	head	patsy
	syl	pat+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patsy	0.
	syl	pat+sy
	pron	<1p@tsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who is easily cheated, victimized, etc.
patt'ee	ety	from French patte paw
patt'ee	0.
	syl	pat+t*'ee
	pron	<1p@tA>, <1p@ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive; of a cross
	def	having triangular arms widening outwards.
patten	ety	C14: from Old French patin, probably from patte paw
patten	0.
	syl	pat+ten
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden clog or sandal on a raised wooden platform or metal ring.
patter	H1.1.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or move with quick soft steps.
patter	H1.2.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to strike with or make a quick succession of light tapping sounds.
patter	H1.3.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to patter.
patter	H1.4.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick succession of light tapping sounds, as of feet.
	exam	1	the patter of mice. [C17: from #7pat
patter	ety	C14: from Latin pater in Pater Noster Our Father
patter	H2.1.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the glib rapid speech of comedians, etc.
patter	H2.2.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	quick idle talk; chatter.
patter	H2.3.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the jargon of a particular group, etc.; lingo.
patter	H2.4.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak glibly and rapidly.
patter	H2.5.
	syl	pat+ter
	pron	<1p@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repeat (prayers, etc.) in a mechanical or perfunctory manner.
pattern	ety	C14 patron, from Medieval Latin patr*_onus example, from Latin: #7patron 
pattern	1.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of repeated or corre?!sponding parts, decorative motifs, etc..
	exam	1	although the notes seemed random, a careful listener could detect a pattern.
pattern	2.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative design.
	exam	1	a paisley pattern.
pattern	3.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a style.
	exam	1	various patterns of cutlery.
pattern	4.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan or diagram used as a guide in making something.
	exam	1	a paper pattern for a dress.
pattern	5.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard way of moving, acting, etc..
	exam	1	traffic patterns.
pattern	6.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a model worthy of imitation.
	exam	1	a pattern of kindness.
pattern	7.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a representative sample.
pattern	8.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or metal shape or model used in a foundry to make a mould.
pattern	9.a.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of marks made in a target by bullets.
pattern	9.b.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagram displaying such an arrangement. {~}
pattern	10.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by after or on
	def	to model.
pattern	11.
	syl	pat+tern
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	to arrange as or decorate with a pattern.
patter song	0.
	syl	pat+ter song
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a humorous song or aria, the text of which consists of rapid strings of words.
Adelina	infl
	head	Patti
	syl	A:de:li:na
	pron	<2adA1lEna>
	pos	n.
Patti	0.
	syl	Pat:ti
	pron	<1p@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	1843-1919, Italian operatic coloratura soprano, born in Spain.
George Smith	infl
	head	Patton
	syl	George Smith.
	pos	n.
Patton	0.
	syl	Pat:ton
	pron	<1p@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1945, U.S. general, who held command during World War II.
patty	ety	C18: from French #7p*^at*'e 
patties	infl
	head	patty
	syl	pat+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
patty	1.
	syl	pat+ty
	pron	<1p@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flattened cake of minced food.
patty	2.
	syl	pat+ty
	pron	<1p@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pie.
patulous	ety	C17: from Latin patulus open, from pat*_ere to lie open
patulous	1.
	syl	pat:u+lous
	pron	<1p@tjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	spreading widely or expanded.
	exam	1	patulous branches.
patulous	2.
	syl	pat:u+lous
	pron	<1p@tjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	gaping.
patulously	sub
	head	patulous
	syl	pat:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
patulousness	sub
	head	patulous
	syl	pat:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
Pau	0.
	syl	Pau
	qual	French
	def	po) a city in SW France: residence of the French kings of Navarre; tourist centre for the Pyrenees. Pop.: 85860 (1975).
PAU	alt
	or	PAU
	syl	P.A.U.
PAU	0.
	or	PAU
	syl	PAU
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Pan American Union.
paua	ety	from Maori
paua	0.
	syl	pau:a
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible abalone, of New Zealand, having an iridescent shell used for jewellery, etc.
paucal	ety	from Latin paucus few
paucal	1.
	syl	pau+cal
	pron	<1pc:kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a grammatical number occurring in some languages for words in contexts where a few of their referents are described or referred to.
paucal	2.
	syl	pau+cal
	pron	<1pc:kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	relating to or inflected for this number.
paucity	ety	C15: from Latin paucit*_as scarcity, from paucus few
paucity	1.
	syl	pau+ci:ty
	pron	<1pc:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	smallness of quantity; insufficiency; dearth.
paucity	2.
	syl	pau+ci:ty
	pron	<1pc:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	smallness of number; fewness.
Saint	1.
	head	Paul
	syl	Saint.
	def	Also called: {Paul the Apostle, Saul of Tarsus}. original name died ??67 #7a.d. one of the first Christian missionaries to the Gentiles, who died a martyr in Rome. Until his revelatory conversion he had assisted in persecuting the Christians. He wrote many of the Epistles in the New Testament. Feast day: June 29.
Jean	2.
	head	Paul
	syl	Jean.
	def	See {Jean Paul}.
Paul III	0.
	syl	Paul III
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1468-1549, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1534-49). He excommunicated Henry VIII of England (1538) and inaugurated the Counter-Reformation by approving the establishment of the Jesuits (1540), instituting the Inquisition in Italy, and convening the Council of Trent (1545).
Paul VI	0.
	syl	Paul VI
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1897-1978, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1963-1978).
pauldron	ety	C15: from French espauleron, from espaule shoulder; see #7epaulet 
pauldron	0.
	syl	paul+dron
	pron	<1pc:ldr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two metal plates worn with armour to protect the shoulders.
Wolfgang	infl
	head	Pauli
	syl	Wolf:gang.
	pos	n.
Pauli	0.
	syl	Pau:li
	pron	<1pc:li>, <1pauli>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-58, U.S. physicist, born in Austria. He formulated the exclusion principle (1924) and postulated the existence of the neutrino (1931), later confirmed by Fermi: Nobel prize for physics 1945.
Pauli exclusion principle	0.
	syl	Pau:li ex+clu+sion prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the principle that two similar particles cannot occupy the same quantum state; sometimes shortened to {exclusion principle}.
Pauline	0.
	syl	Paul+ine
	pron	<1pc:lIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to Saint Paul or his doctrines.
Linus Carl	infl
	head	Pauling
	syl	Li:nus Carl.
	pos	n.
Pauling	0.
	syl	Pau:ling
	pron	<1pc:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, U.S. chemist, noted particularly for his work on the nature of the chemical bond and his opposition to nuclear tests: Nobel prize for chemistry 1954; Nobel peace prize 1962.
Saint	infl
	head	Paulinus
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Paulinus	0.
	syl	Pau:li:nus
	pron	<pc:1lIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 644 #7a.d., Roman missionary to England; first bishop of York and archbishop of Rochester. Feast day: Oct. 10.
Paul Jones	ety	C19: named after John Paul #7Jones 
Paul Jones	0.
	syl	Paul Jones
	pos	n.
	def	an old-time dance in which partners are exchanged.
paulownia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Anna Paulovna, daughter of Paul I of Russia
paulownia	0.
	syl	pau+low+ni:a
	pron	<pc:1l*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any scrophulariaceous tree of the Japanese genus esp. having large heart-shaped leaves and clusters of purplish or white flowers.
Paul Pry	ety	C19: from a character in the play Paul Pry by John Poole (1825)
Paul Pry	0.
	syl	Paul Pry
	pos	n.
	def	a nosy person.
Paumotu Archipelago	0.
	syl	Pau+mo+tu Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pron	<pau1m*utu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Tuamotu Archipelago}.
paunch	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman paunche, from Old French pance, from Latin pantic*_es (pl.) bowels &- #!paunch@.y adj. &- #!paunch@.i+ness n.
paunch	1.
	syl	paunch
	pron	<pc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the belly or abdomen, esp. when pro?!truding.
paunch	2.
	syl	paunch
	pron	<pc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rumen}.
paunch	3.
	syl	paunch
	pron	<pc:nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a thick mat that prevents chafing. {~}
paunch	4.
	syl	paunch
	pron	<pc:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	to stab in the stomach; dis?!em?!bowel.
pauper	ety	C16: from Latin: poor &- #!pau+per+ism n.
pauper	1.
	syl	pau+per
	pron	<1pc:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is extremely poor.
pauper	2.
	syl	pau+per
	pron	<1pc:p*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a destitute person supported by public charity.
pauperise	alt
	head	pauperize
	or	pauperize
	syl	pau+per+ise
	pron	<1pc:p*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pauperize	0.
	or	pauperise
	syl	pau+per+ize
	pron	<1pc:p*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a pauper of; impoverish.
Pausanias	0.
	syl	Pau:sa:ni:as
	pron	<pc:1sAni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	2nd-century #7a.d. Greek geographer and historian. His gives a valuable account of the topography of ancient Greece.
pause	ety	C15: from Latin pausa pause, from Greek pausis, from pauein to halt
pause	1.
	syl	pause
	pron	<pc:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease an action temporarily; stop.
pause	2.
	syl	pause
	pron	<pc:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hesitate; delay.
	exam	1	she replied without pausing.
pause	3.
	syl	pause
	pron	<pc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a temporary stop or rest, esp. in speech or action; short break.
pause	4.
	syl	pause
	pron	<pc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another word {caesura}.
pause	5.
	syl	pause
	pron	<pc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also called: {fermata}. a continuation of a note or rest beyond its normal length. Usual symbol: ###800617 ###800618
give pause (to) 	6.
	head	pause
	syl	give pause (to) .
	def	to cause to hesitate.
pausal	sub
	head	pause
	syl	paus+al
	pos	adj.
pauser	sub
	head	pause
	syl	paus+er
	pos	n.
pausingly	sub
	head	pause
	syl	paus+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pav	0.
	syl	pav
	pron	<p@v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {pavlova}.
pavage	1.
	syl	pav+age
	pron	<1pAviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax towards paving streets.
pavage	2.
	syl	pav+age
	pron	<1pAviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to levy such a tax.
pavage	3.
	syl	pav+age
	pron	<1pAviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of paving.
pavane	ety	C16 pavan, via French from Spanish pavana, from Old Italian padovana Paduan (dance), from Padova Padua
pavan	alt
	head	pavane
	or	pavane
	syl	pa+van
	pron	<p*1va:n>, <-1v@n>, <1p@vN>
	pos	n.
pavane	1.
	or	pavan
	syl	pa+vane
	pron	<p*1va:n>, <-1v@n>, <1p@vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow and stately dance of the 16th and 17th centuries.
pavane	2.
	or	pavan
	syl	pa+vane
	pron	<p*1va:n>, <-1v@n>, <1p@vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, usually charac?!terized by a slow stately triple time.
pave	ety	C14: from Old French paver, from Latin pav*_ire to ram down &- #!pav+er n.
pave	1.
	syl	pave
	pron	<pAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a road, etc.) with a firm surface suitable for travel, as with paving stones or concrete.
pave	2.
	syl	pave
	pron	<pAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as the material for a pavement or other hard layer.
	exam	1	bricks paved the causeway.
pave	3.
	syl	pave
	pron	<pAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to cover with a hard layer (of).
	exam	1	shelves paved with marble.
pave	4.
	syl	pave
	pron	<pAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or make easier (esp. in the phrase {pave the way) }.
	exam	1	to pave the way for future development.
pav'e	1.
	syl	pa:v*'e
	pron	<1p@vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a paved surface, esp. an uneven one.
pav'e	2.
	syl	pa:v*'e
	pron	<1p@vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of setting gems so closely that no metal shows.
pavement	ety	C13: from Latin pav*_i?!men?!tum a hard floor, from pav*_ire to beat hard
pavement	1.
	syl	pave+ment
	pron	<1pAvm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-surfaced path for pe?!des?!trians alongside and a little higher than a road. U.S. word: {sidewalk}.
pavement	2.
	syl	pave+ment
	pron	<1pAvm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a paved surface, esp. one that is a thoroughfare.
pavement	3.
	syl	pave+ment
	pron	<1pAvm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used in paving.
Cesare	infl
	head	Pavese
	syl	Ce:sa:re
	pron	<1CA:zarA>
	pos	n.
Pavese	0.
	syl	Pa:ve:se
	pron	Italian <pa1vA:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-50, Italian writer and translator. His works include collections of poems, such as (1953), short stories, such as the collection (1953), and the novel (1950).
pavid	ety	C17: from Latin pavidus fearful, from pav*_ere to tremble with fear
pavid	0.
	syl	pav+id
	pron	<1p@vid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	fearful; timid.
pavilion	ety	C13: from Old French pavillon canopied structure, from Latin p*_apili*_o butterfly, tent
pavilion	1.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a building at a sports ground, esp. a cricket pitch, in which players change, etc.
pavilion	2.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a summerhouse or other decorative shelter.
pavilion	3.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or temporary structure, esp. one that is open and ornamental, for housing exhibitions, etc.
pavilion	4.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large ornate tent, esp. one with a peaked top, as used by medieval armies.
pavilion	5.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of buildings that together form a hospital or other large institution.
pavilion	6.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four main facets on a brilliant-cut stone between the girdle and the culet.
pavilion	7.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to place or set in or as if in a pavilion.
	exam	1	pavilioned in splendour.
pavilion	8.
	syl	pa+vil+ion
	pron	<p*1vilj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to provide with a pavilion or pavilions.
paving	1.
	syl	pav+ing
	pron	<1pAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a paved surface; pavement.
paving	2.
	syl	pav+ing
	pron	<1pAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for a pavement.
paving stone	0.
	syl	pav+ing stone
	pos	n.
	def	a concrete or stone slab for paving.
paviour	ety	C15: from paver, from #7pave 
pavior	alt
	head	paviour
	or	paviour
	syl	pav+ior
	pron	<1pAvj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
paviour	1.
	or	pavior
	syl	pav+iour
	pron	<1pAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lays paving.
paviour	2.
	or	pavior
	syl	pav+iour
	pron	<1pAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for ramming down paving.
paviour	3.
	or	pavior
	syl	pav+iour
	pron	<1pAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for paving.
pavis	ety	C14: from Old French pavais, from Italian pavese of Pavia, Italian city where these shields were originally made
pavise	alt
	head	pavis
	or	pavis
	syl	pav+ise
	pron	<1p@vis>
	pos	n.
pavis	0.
	or	pavise
	syl	pav+is
	pron	<1p@vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a large square shield, developed in the 15th century, at first portable but later heavy and set up in a permanent position.
Pavlodar	0.
	syl	Pav+lo+dar
	pron	Russian <p*vla1dar>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Soviet Union, in the NE Kazakh SSR on the Irtysh River: major industrial centre with an oil refinery. Pop.: 283000 (1975 est.).
Ivan Petrovich	infl
	head	Pavlov
	syl	I:van Pe:tro:vich
	pron	<i1van> <pi1trcviC>
	pos	n.
Pavlov	0.
	syl	Pav:lov
	pron	<1p@vlov>, Russian <1pavl*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1849-1936, Soviet physiologist. His study of conditioned reflexes in dogs influenced behaviourism. He also made important contributions to the study of digestion: Nobel prize for medicine 1904.
Pavlova	ety	C20: named after Anna #7pavlova 
Pavlova	0.
	syl	Pav+lo+va
	pron	<p@v1l*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meringue cake topped with whipped cream and fruit, popular in Australia. Often shortened (Austral. informal) to {pav}.
Anna	infl
	head	Pavlova
	syl	An:na
	pron	<1ann*>
	pos	n.
Pavlova	0.
	syl	Pav:lo:va
	pron	<p@v1l*uv*>, Russian <1pavl*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1931, Russian ballerina.
Pavo	ety	Latin: peacock
Pavonis	infl
	head	Pavo
	syl	Pa+vo+nis
	pron	<p*1v*unis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Pavo	0.
	syl	Pa:vo
	pron	<1pa:v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation near the South Pole lying between Tucana and Ara.
pavonine	ety	C17: from Latin p*_av*_on*_inus, from p*_av*_o peacock
pavonine	0.
	syl	pav:o+nine
	pron	<1p@v*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a peacock or the colours, design, or iridescence of a peacock's tail.
paw	ety	C13: via Old French from Germanic; related to Middle Dutch p*_ote, German Pfote 
paw	1.
	syl	paw
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the feet of a four-legged mammal, bearing claws or nails.
paw	2.
	syl	paw
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hand, esp. one that is large, clumsy, etc.
paw	3.
	syl	paw
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrape or contaminate with the paws or feet.
paw	4.
	syl	paw
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to touch or caress in a clumsy, rough, or overfamiliar manner; maul.
pawky	ety	C17: from Scottish pawk trick, of unknown origin &- #!pawk@.i+ly adv. &- #!pawk@.i+ness n.
pawkier	infl
	head	pawky
	syl	pawk:i+er
	pos	adj.
pawkiest	infl
	head	pawky
	syl	pawk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pawky	0.
	syl	pawk:y
	pron	<1pc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect or Scot.
	def	having a dry wit.
pawl	ety	C17: perhaps from Dutch pal pawl
pawl	0.
	syl	pawl
	pron	<pc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pivoted lever shaped to engage with a ratchet wheel to prevent motion in a particular direction.
pawn	ety	C15: from Old French pan security, from Latin pannus cloth, apparently because clothing was often left as a surety; compare Middle Flemish paen pawn, German Pfand pledge
pawn	H1.1.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deposit (an article) as security for the repayment of a loan, esp. from a pawnbroker.
pawn	H1.2.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stake.
	exam	1	to pawn one's honour.
pawn	H1.3.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an article deposited as security.
pawn	H1.4.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the condition of being so deposited (esp. in the phrase {in pawn) }.
pawn	H1.5.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person or thing that is held as a security, esp. a hostage.
pawn	H1.6.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of pawning.
pawnage	sub
	head	pawn
	syl	pawn+age
	pos	n.
pawn	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman poun, from Old French pehon, from Medieval Latin ped*_o infantryman, from Latin p*_es foot
pawn	H2.1.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a chess piece of the lowest theoretical value, limited to forward moves of one square at a time with the option of two squares on its initial move: it captures with a diagonal move only. Abbrev.: {P} Compare {{piece} (sense 12)}.
pawn	H2.2.
	syl	pawn
	pron	<pc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, etc., manipulated by another.
pawnbroker	0.
	syl	pawn+bro:ker
	pron	<1pc:n2br*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dealer licensed to money at a specified rate of interest on the security of movable personal property, which can be sold if the loan is not repaid within a specified period.
pawnbroking	sub
	head	pawnbroker
	syl	pawn+2bro:king
	pos	n.
Pawnees	infl
	head	Pawnee
	or	Pawnee
	syl	Paw+nees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pawnee	infl
	or	Pawnees
	syl	Paw+nee
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pawnee	1.
	syl	Paw+nee
	pron	<pc:1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a confederacy of related North American Indian peoples, for?!merly living in Nebraska and Kansas, now chiefly in Okla?!homa.
Pawnee	2.
	syl	Paw+nee
	pron	<pc:1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples, belonging to the Cad?!doan family.
pawnshop	0.
	syl	pawn+shop
	pron	<1pc:n2Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	the premises of a pawnbroker.
pawn ticket	0.
	syl	pawn tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a receipt for goods pawned.
pawpaw	0.
	syl	paw+paw
	pron	<1pc:2pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {papaw} or {papaya}.
pax	ety	Latin: peace
pax	1.a.
	syl	pax
	pron	<p@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a greeting signifying Christian love transmitted from one to another of those assisting at the Eucharist; kiss of peace.
pax	1.b.
	syl	pax
	pron	<p@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal or ivory plate, often with a representation of the Crucifixion, formerly used to convey the kiss of peace from the celebrant at Mass to those attending it, who kissed the plate in turn.
pax	2.
	syl	pax
	pron	<p@ks>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. school slang.
	def	a call signalling an end to hostilities or claiming immunity from the rules of a game: usually accompanied by a crossing of the fingers.
Pax	ety	Latin: peace
Pax	1.
	syl	Pax
	pron	<p@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of peace. Greek counterpart: {Irene}.
Pax	2.
	syl	Pax
	pron	<p@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of general peace, esp. one in which there is one dominant nation.
PAX	0.
	syl	P.A.X.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	private automatic exchange.
Pax Romana	0.
	syl	Pax Ro+ma+na
	pron	<1p@ks> <r*u1ma:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman peace; the long period of stability under the Roman Empire.
Paxton	0.
	syl	Pax:ton
	pron	<1p@kst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph}. 1801-65, English architect, who designed Crystal Palace (1851), the first large structure of prefabricated glass and iron parts.
paxwax	ety	C15: changed from C14 fax wax, probably from Old English feax hair of the head, wax growth
paxwax	0.
	syl	pax+wax
	pron	<1p@ks2w@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a strong ligament in the neck of many mammals, which supports the head.
pay	ety	C12: from Old French payer, from Latin p*_ac*_are to appease (a creditor), from p*_ax #7peace 
pays	infl
	head	pay
	syl	pays
	pos	vb.
paying	infl
	head	pay
	syl	pay+ing
	pos	vb.
paid	infl
	head	pay
	syl	paid.
	pos	vb.
pay	H1.1.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (a debt, obligation, etc.) by giving or doing something.
	exam	1	he paid his creditors.
pay	H1.2.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	when intr., often foll. by for
	def	to give (money, etc.) to (a person) in return for goods or services.
	exam	1	they pay their workers well;
	exam	2	they pay by the hour.
pay	H1.3.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or afford (a person, etc.) a profit or benefit.
	exam	1	it pays one to be honest.
pay	H1.4.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or bestow (a compliment, regards, attention, etc.).
pay	H1.5.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a visit or call).
pay	H1.6.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to give compensation or make amends.
pay	H1.7.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to yield a return of.
	exam	1	the shares pay 15 per cent.
pay	H1.8.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or do (something equivalent) in return; pay back.
	exam	1	he paid for the insult with a blow.
paid	infl
	head	pay
	or	payed
	syl	paid
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
payed	infl
	head	pay
	or	paid
	syl	payed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pay	H1.9.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to allow (a vessel) to make leeway.
pay	H1.10.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to acknowledge or accept (something) as true, just, etc.
pay	H1.11.a.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to contribute one's share of expenses.
pay	H1.11.b.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remain solvent without outside help.
pay	H1.12.a.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	n.
	def	money given in return for work or services; a salary or wage.
pay	H1.12.b.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pay slip;
	exam	2	pay claim.
pay	H1.13.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	n.
	def	paid employment (esp. in the phrase {in the pay of) }.
pay	H1.14.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person considered in regard to his ability to pay or promptitude in paying debts, bills, etc.
pay	H1.15.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	requiring the insertion of money or discs before or during use.
	exam	1	a pay phone;
	exam	2	a pay toilet.
pay	H1.16.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	rich enough in minerals to be profitably mined or worked.
	exam	1	pay gravel.
pay	xref
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {pay back, pay down, pay for, pay in, pay off, pay out, pay up}.
pay	ety	C17: from Old French peier, from Latin pic*_are, from pix pitch
pays	infl
	head	pay
	syl	pays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
paying	infl
	head	pay
	syl	pay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
payed	infl
	head	pay
	syl	payed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pay	H2.0.
	syl	pay
	pron	<pA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to caulk (the seams of a wooden vessel) with pitch or tar.
payable	1.
	syl	pay+a:ble
	pron	<1pA*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to be paid.
	exam	1	payable on the third of each month.
payable	2.
	syl	pay+a:ble
	pron	<1pA*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	that is capable of being paid.
payable	3.
	syl	pay+a:ble
	pron	<1pA*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being profitable.
payable	4.
	syl	pay+a:ble
	pron	<1pA*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a debt, etc.
	def	imposing an obligation on the debtor to pay, esp. at once.
pay back	1.
	syl	pay back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retaliate against.
	exam	1	to pay someone back for an insult.
pay back	2.
	syl	pay back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or do (something equivalent) in return for a favour, insult, etc.
pay back	3.
	syl	pay back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repay (a loan, etc.).
payback	infl
	head	pay back
	syl	pay+back.
	pos	n.
pay back	4.a.
	syl	pay back
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the return on an investment.
pay back	4.b.
	syl	pay back
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {payback period}. the time taken for a project to cover its outlay.
pay bed	0.
	syl	pay bed
	pos	n.
	def	a bed in a hospital for which the user has paid as a private patient.
payday	0.
	syl	pay+day
	pron	<1pA2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the day on which wages or salaries are paid.
pay down	0.
	syl	pay down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pay (a sum of money) at the time of purchase as the first of a series of instalments.
PAYE	0.
	syl	P.A.Y.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	pay as you earn; a system by which income tax levied on wage and salary earners is paid by employers directly to the government.
payee	1.
	syl	pay:ee
	pron	<pA1E>
	pos	n.
	def	the person to whom a cheque, money order, etc., is made out.
payee	2.
	syl	pay:ee
	pron	<pA1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom money is paid or due.
payer	1.
	syl	pay+er
	pron	<1pA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pays.
payer	2.
	syl	pay+er
	pron	<1pA*>
	pos	n.
	def	the person named in a commercial paper as responsible for its payment on re?!demption.
pay for	1.
	syl	pay for
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to make (payment) (for).
pay for	2.
	syl	pay for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer or be punished, as for a mistake, wrong decision, etc..
	exam	1	in his old age he paid for the laxity of his youth.
pay in	0.
	syl	pay in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand (money, etc.) to a cashier for depositing in a bank account.
paying guest	0.
	syl	pay+ing guest
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemism for {lodger}. Abbrev.: {PG}
payload	1.
	syl	pay+load
	pron	<1pA2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of a cargo earning revenue.
payload	2.a.
	syl	pay+load
	pron	<1pA2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the passengers, cargo, or bombs carried by an aircraft.
payload	2.b.
	syl	pay+load
	pron	<1pA2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment carried by a rocket, satellite, or spacecraft.
payload	3.
	syl	pay+load
	pron	<1pA2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the explosive power of a warhead, bomb, etc., carried by a missile, or aircraft.
	exam	1	a missile carrying a 50-megaton payload.
paymaster	0.
	syl	pay+mas:ter
	pron	<1pA2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official of a government, business, etc., responsible for the payment of wages and salaries.
payment	1.
	syl	pay+ment
	pron	<1pAm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of paying.
payment	2.
	syl	pay+ment
	pron	<1pAm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money paid.
payment	3.
	syl	pay+ment
	pron	<1pAm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something given in return; punishment or reward.
paynim	ety	C13: from Old French paienime, from Late Latin p*_ag*_anismus paganism, from p*_ag*_anus #7pagan 
paynim	1.
	syl	pay+nim
	pron	<1pAnim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a heathen or pagan.
paynim	2.
	syl	pay+nim
	pron	<1pAnim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a Muslim.
pay off	1.
	syl	pay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay all that is due in wages, etc., and discharge from employment.
pay off	2.
	syl	pay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay the complete amount of (a debt, bill, etc.).
pay off	3.
	syl	pay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to turn out to be profitable, effective, etc..
	exam	1	the gamble paid off.
pay off	4.
	syl	pay off
	pos	adv. prep.
	mod	tr. or; intr.
	def	to take revenge on (a person) or for (a wrong done).
	exam	1	to pay someone off for an insult.
pay off	5.
	syl	pay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give a bribe to.
pay off	6.
	syl	pay off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to make leeway.
payoff	infl
	head	pay off
	syl	pay+off.
	pos	n.
pay off	7.
	syl	pay off
	pos	n.
	def	the final settlement, esp. in retribution.
	exam	1	the payoff came when the gang besieged the squealer's house.
pay off	8.
	syl	pay off
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the climax, consequence, or outcome of events, a story, etc., esp. when unexpected or improbable.
pay off	9.
	syl	pay off
	pos	n.
	def	the final payment of a debt, salary, etc.
pay off	10.
	syl	pay off
	pos	n.
	def	the time of such a payment.
pay off	11.
	syl	pay off
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bribe.
payola	ety	C20: from #7pay %1#7+ -ola, as in Victrola 
payola	1.
	syl	pay+o:la
	pron	<pA1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a bribe given to secure special treatment, esp. to a disc jockey to promote a commercial product.
payola	2.
	syl	pay+o:la
	pron	<pA1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the practice of paying or receiving such bribes.
pay out	1.
	syl	pay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to distribute (money, etc.); disburse.
pay out	2.
	syl	pay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release (a rope) gradually, hand over hand.
pay out	3.
	syl	pay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retaliate against.
payroll	1.
	syl	pay+roll
	pron	<1pA2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of employees, specifying the salary or wage of each.
payroll	2.
	syl	pay+roll
	pron	<1pA2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the total of these amounts or the actual money equivalent.
	exam	1	the total payroll.
Paysand'u	0.
	syl	Pay+san+d*'u
	pron	Spanish <2pajsan1du>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Uruguay, on the Uruguay River: the third largest city in the country. Pop.: 80000 (1975 est.).
Pays de la Loire	0.
	syl	Pays de la Loire
	qual	French
	def	pei d$$ la #!lwa$:r) a region of W France, on the Bay of Biscay: generally low-lying, drained by the River Loire and its tributaries; agricultural.
payt	0.
	syl	payt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	payment.
pay up	0.
	syl	pay up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pay (money) promptly, in full, or on demand.
Pb	ety	from New Latin plumbum 
Pb	0.
	syl	Pb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	lead.
PB	1.
	syl	P.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	British Pharmacopoeia.
PB	2.
	syl	P.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Prayer Book.
PBX	0.
	syl	P.B.X.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	private branch exchange; a telephone system that handles the internal and external calls of a building, firm, etc.
PC	1.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Parish Council(lor).
PC	2.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Past Commander.
PC	3.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Police Constable.
PC	4.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Post Commander.
PC	5.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Prince Consort.
PC	6.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Privy Council(lor).
PC	7.
	syl	P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Canada
	def	Progressive Conservative.
pc	1.
	syl	pc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	piece. {pcs}.)
pc	2.
	syl	pc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	price.
pc	ety	Latin after meals 
pc	1.
	syl	p.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	per cent.
pc	2.
	syl	p.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	post card.
pc	3.
	syl	p.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	post cibum.
pc	infl
	head	PC
	or	pc
	syl	p/c
pc	infl
	head	PC
	or	pc
	syl	p.c.
PC	1.
	syl	P/C
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	petty cash.
PC	2.
	syl	P/C
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	price current.
pct	0.
	syl	pct.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	per cent.
PD	0.
	syl	P.D.
	qual	U.S. abbrev. for
	def	Police Department.
Pd	0.
	syl	Pd
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	palladium.
pd	0.
	syl	pd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	paid.
pd	1.
	syl	p.d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {P.D}. per diem.
pd	2.
	syl	p.d.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	potential difference.
PDSA	0.
	syl	P.D.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	People's Dispensary for Sick Animals.
pe	ety	from Hebrew peh mouth
pe	0.
	syl	pe
	pron	<pA>, Hebrew <pe>
	pos	n.
	def	the 17th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800619 or, at the end of a word, ###800620) transliterated as or, when final,
PE	0.
	syl	PE
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Peru.
PE	1.
	syl	P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physical education.
PE	2.
	syl	P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	potential energy.
PE	3.
	syl	P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Presiding Elder.
PE	4.
	syl	P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {p.e}. printer's error.
PE	5.
	syl	P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Statistics.
	def	probable error.
PE	6.
	syl	P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Protestant Episcopal.
pea	ety	C17: from #7pease (incorrectly assumed to be a plural)
pea	1.
	syl	pea
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual climbing papilionaceous plant, with small white flowers and long green pods containing edible green seeds: cultivated in temperate regions.
pea	2.a.
	syl	pea
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant, eaten as a vegetable.
pea	2.b.
	syl	pea
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pea soup.
pea	3.
	syl	pea
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other leguminous plants, such as the sweet pea, chickpea, and cowpea.
the pea	4.
	head	pea
	syl	the pea.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the favourite to succeed.
pealike	sub
	head	pea
	syl	pea+2like
	pos	adj.
George	infl
	head	Peabody
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Peabody	0.
	syl	Pea:bod:y
	pron	<1pE2bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1869, U.S. merchant, banker, and philanthropist in the U.S. and England.
peace	ety	C12: from Old French pais, from Latin p*_ax 
peace	1.a.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the state existing during the absence of war.
peace	1.b.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	peace negotiations.
peace	2.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a treaty marking the end of a war.
peace	3.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of harmony between people or groups; freedom from strife.
peace	4.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	law and order within a state; absence of violence or other disturbance.
	exam	1	a breach of the peace.
peace	5.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	absence of mental anxiety (often in the phrase {peace of mind) }.
peace	6.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of stillness, silence, or serenity.
peace	7.a.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of harmony or friendship.
peace	7.b.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of serenity.
peace	7.c.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	dead.
	exam	1	the old lady is at peace now.
hold	8.
	head	peace
	or	keep one's peace
	syl	hold
	def	to keep silent, esp. about something secret.
keep the peace	9.
	head	peace
	syl	keep the peace.
	def	to maintain or refrain from disturbing law and order.
make one's peace with	10.
	head	peace
	syl	make one's peace with.
	def	to become reconciled with.
make peace	11.
	head	peace
	syl	make peace.
	def	to bring hostilities to an end.
peace	12.
	syl	peace
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete except as an imperative.
	def	to be or become silent or still.
peaceable	1.
	syl	peace+a:ble
	pron	<1pEs*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined towards peace.
peaceable	2.
	syl	peace+a:ble
	pron	<1pEs*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tranquil; calm.
peaceableness	sub
	head	peaceable
	syl	peace+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
peaceably	sub
	head	peaceable
	syl	peace+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Peace Corps	0.
	syl	Peace Corps
	pos	n.
	def	an agency of the U.S. government that sends American volunteers to developing countries, where they work on educational projects, etc.: established in 1961.
peaceful	1.
	syl	peace+ful
	pron	<1pEsful>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in a state of war or disagreement.
peaceful	2.
	syl	peace+ful
	pron	<1pEsful>
	pos	adj.
	def	calm; tranquil.
peaceful	3.
	syl	peace+ful
	pron	<1pEsful>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or in accord with a time of peace.
	exam	1	peaceful uses of atomic energy.
peaceful	4.
	syl	peace+ful
	pron	<1pEsful>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined towards peace.
peacefully	sub
	head	peaceful
	syl	peace+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
peacefulness	sub
	head	peaceful
	syl	peace+ful+ness
	pos	n.
peacemaker	0.
	syl	peace+mak:er
	pron	<1pEs2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who establishes peace, esp. between others.
peacemaking	sub
	head	peacemaker
	syl	peace+2mak:ing
	pos	n.
peace offering	1.
	syl	peace of+fer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	something given to an adversary in the hope of procuring or maintaining peace.
peace offering	2.
	syl	peace of+fer+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a sacrificial meal shared between the offerer and Jehovah to intensify the union between them.
peace pipe	0.
	syl	peace pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a long decorated pipe smoked by North American Indians on ceremonial occasions, esp. as a token of peace. Also called: {calumet, pipe of peace}.
Peace River	0.
	syl	Peace Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, rising in British Columbia as the Finlay River and flowing northeast into the Slave River. Length: 1715 km (1065 miles).
peacetime	0.a.
	syl	peace+time
	pron	<1pEs2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a period without war; time of peace.
peacetime	0.b.
	syl	peace+time
	pron	<1pEs2tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a peacetime agreement.
peach	ety	C14 peche, from Old French, from Medieval Latin persica, from Latin Persicum m*_alum Persian apple
peach	H1.1.
	syl	peach
	pron	<pEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rosaceous tree, with pink flowers and rounded edible fruit: cultivated in temperate regions. See also {{nectarine} (sense 1)}.
peach	H1.2.
	syl	peach
	pron	<pEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft juicy fruit of this tree, which has a downy reddish-yellow skin, yellowish-orange sweet flesh, and a single stone. See also {{nectarine} (sense 2)}.
peach	H1.3.a.
	syl	peach
	pron	<pEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a pinkish-yellow to orange colour.
peach	H1.3.b.
	syl	peach
	pron	<pEC>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a peach dress.
peach	H1.4.
	syl	peach
	pron	<pEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is especially pleasing.
peach	ety	C15: variant of earlier apeche, from French, from Late Latin impedic*_are to entangle; see #7impeach 
peach	H2.0.
	syl	peach
	pron	<pEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	except in obsolete uses
	def	to inform against (an accomplice).
peacher	sub
	head	peach
	syl	peach+er
	pos	n.
peach-blow	1.a.
	syl	peach-blow
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a delicate purplish-pink colour.
peach-blow	1.b.
	syl	peach-blow
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	a peach-blow vase.
peach-blow	2.
	syl	peach-blow
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a glaze of this colour on Oriental porcelain.
peach melba	0.
	syl	peach mel+ba
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert made of halved peaches, vanilla ice cream, and melba sauce.
peachier	infl
	head	peachy
	syl	peach:i+er
	pos	adj.
peachiest	infl
	head	peachy
	syl	peach:i+est.
	pos	adj.
peachy	1.
	syl	peach:y
	pron	<1pECi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a peach, esp. in colour or texture.
peachy	2.
	syl	peach:y
	pron	<1pECi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent; fine.
peachily	sub
	head	peachy
	syl	peach:i+ly
	pos	adv.
peachiness	sub
	head	peachy
	syl	peach:i+ness
	pos	n.
peacock	ety	C14 pecok, pe- from Old English p*_awa (from Latin p*_av*_o peacock)+#7{cock %1} &- #!pea+@!cock+ish adj. &- #!pea+@!hen fem. n.
peacocks	infl
	head	peacock
	or	peacock
	syl	pea+cocks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peacock	infl
	or	peacocks
	syl	pea+cock.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peacock	1.
	syl	pea+cock
	pron	<1pE2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a male peafowl, having a crested head and a very large fan-like tail marked with blue and green eyelike spots.
peacock	2.
	syl	pea+cock
	pron	<1pE2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {peafowl}.
peacock	3.
	syl	pea+cock
	pron	<1pE2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a vain strutting person.
peacock	4.
	syl	pea+cock
	pron	<1pE2kok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to display (oneself) proudly.
peacock	5.
	syl	pea+cock
	pron	<1pE2kok>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete slang, Austral.
	def	to acquire (the best pieces of land) in such a way that the surrounding land is useless to others.
Thomas Love	infl
	head	Peacock
	syl	Thom:as Love.
	pos	n.
Peacock	0.
	syl	Pea:cock
	pron	<1pE2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	1785-1866, English novelist and poet, noted for his satirical romances, including (1816) and (1818).
(peacock-blue	infl
	head	peacock blue
	syl	(peacock-blue
	pos	n. adj.
peacock blue	0.
	syl	pea+cock blue
	pos	n. adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
peacock blue	0.a.
	syl	pea+cock blue
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a greenish-blue colour.
peacock blue	0.b.
	syl	pea+cock blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a peacock-blue car.
peacock butterfly	0.
	syl	pea+cock but+ter+fly
	pos	n.
	def	a European nymphalid butterfly, having reddish-brown wings each marked with a purple eyespot.
peacock ore	0.
	syl	pea+cock ore
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bornite}.
pea crab	0.
	syl	pea crab
	pos	n.
	def	any of various globular soft-bodied crabs of the genus and related genera that live commensally in the mantles of certain bivalves.
peafowls	infl
	head	peafowl
	or	peafowl
	syl	pea+fowls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peafowl	infl
	or	peafowls
	syl	pea+fowl.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peafowl	1.
	syl	pea+fowl
	pron	<1pE2faul>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large pheasants, ({blue peafowl}) of India and Ceylon and ({green peafowl}) of SE Asia. The males (see { {peacock} (sense 1))} have a characteristic bright plumage.
peafowl	2.
	syl	pea+fowl
	pron	<1pE2faul>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare closely related African species, ({Congo peafowl}) , both sexes of which are brightly coloured.
peag	ety	shortened from Narraganset wampompeag #7wampum 
peage	alt
	head	peag
	or	peag
	syl	peage
	pron	<pEg>
	pos	n.
peag	0.
	or	peage
	syl	peag
	pron	<pEg>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {wampum}.
(pea-green	infl
	head	pea green
	syl	(pea-green
	pos	n. adj.
pea green	0.
	syl	pea green
	pos	n. adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
pea green	0.a.
	syl	pea green
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a yellowish-green colour.
pea green	0.b.
	syl	pea green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a pea-green teapot.
pea jacket	ety	C18: from Dutch pijjekker, from pij coat of coarse cloth+ jekker jacket
peacoat	alt
	head	pea jacket
	or	pea jacket
	syl	pea+coat
	pron	<1pE2k*ut>
	pos	n.
pea jacket	0.
	or	peacoat
	syl	pea jack+et
	pron	<1pE2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor's short heavy double-breasted overcoat of navy wool.
peak	ety	C16: perhaps from #7pike, influenced by #7beak ; compare Span?!ish pico, French pic, Middle Low German p*_ek  &- #!peak@.y adj.
peak	H1.1.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed end, edge, or projection.
	exam	1	the peak of a roof.
peak	H1.2.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed summit of a mountain.
peak	H1.3.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain with a pointed summit.
peak	H1.4.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of greatest development, strength, etc..
	exam	1	the peak of his career.
peak	H1.5.a.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp increase in a physical quantity followed by a sharp decrease.
	exam	1	a voltage peak.
peak	H1.5.b.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum value of this quantity.
peak	H1.5.c.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	peak voltage.
peak	H1.6.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {visor}. a projecting piece on the front of some caps.
peak	H1.7.a.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	see {widow's peak}.
peak	H1.7.b.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed end of a beard.
peak	H1.8.a.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the extreme forward ({forepeak}) or aft ({afterpeak}) parts of the hull.
peak	H1.8.b.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a fore-and-aft quadri?!lateral sail
	def	the after uppermost corner.
peak	H1.8.c.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the after end of a gaff.
peak	H1.9.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to set (a gaff) or tilt (oars) verti?!cally.
peak	H1.10.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or reach or cause to form or reach a peak.
peak	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
peak	H2.0.
	syl	peak
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become wan, emaciated, or sickly.
peaky	sub
	head	peak
	or	peakish
	syl	peak:y
	pos	adj.
peakish	sub
	head	peak
	or	peaky
	syl	peak+ish
	pos	adj.
Peak District	0.
	syl	Peak Dis+trict
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N central England, in N Derbyshire at the S end of the Pennines: consists of moors in the north and a central limestone plateau; many caves. Highest point: 727 m (2088 ft.).
Mervyn	infl
	head	Peake
	syl	Mer:vyn.
	pos	n.
Peake	0.
	syl	Peake
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	1911-68, English novelist, poet, and illustrator. In his trilogy (1946-59), he creates, with vivid imagination, a grotesque Gothic world.
peaked	0.
	syl	peaked
	pron	<pEkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a peak; pointed.
peak load	0.
	syl	peak load
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum load on an electrical power-supply system. Compare {base load}.
peal	ety	C14: pele, variant of apele #7appeal 
peal	1.
	syl	peal
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud prolonged usually reverberating sound, as of bells, thunder or laughter.
peal	2.
	syl	peal
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bell-ringing.
	def	a series of changes rung in accordance with specific rules, consisting of not less than 5000 permutations in a ring of eight bells.
peal	3.
	syl	peal
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	the set of bells in a belfry.
peal	4.
	syl	peal
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sound with a peal or peals.
peal	5.
	syl	peal
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give forth loudly and sonorously.
peal	6.
	syl	peal
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ring (bells) in peals.
pean	H1.0.
	syl	pe:an
	pron	<1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common U.S. spelling of {paean}.
pean	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
pean	H2.0.
	syl	pean
	pron	<pEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a fur of sable spotted with or.
peanut	1.
	syl	pea+nut
	pron	<1pE2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {goober} and, in Britain, {groundnut, monkey nut}.
peanut	1.a.
	syl	pea+nut
	pron	<1pE2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous plant, of tropical America: widely cultivated for its edible seeds. The seed pods are forced underground where they ripen. See also {hog peanut}.
peanut	1.b.
	syl	pea+nut
	pron	<1pE2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible nutlike seed of this plant, used for food and as a source of oil.
peanut	2.
	syl	pea+nut
	pron	<1pE2n^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a small or insignificant person.
peanut butter	0.
	syl	pea+nut but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish oily paste made from peanuts.
peanut oil	0.
	syl	pea+nut oil
	pos	n.
	def	oil that is made from peanut seeds and used for cooking, in soaps, and in pharmaceutical products.
peanuts	0.
	syl	pea+nuts
	pron	<1pE2n^ts>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a trifling amount of money.
pear	ety	Old English pere, ultimately from Latin pirum 
pear	1.
	syl	pear
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely cultivated rosaceous tree, having white flowers and edible fruits.
pear	2.
	syl	pear
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sweet gritty-textured juicy fruit of this tree, which has a globular base and tapers towards the apex.
pear	3.
	syl	pear
	pron	<pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree, used for making furniture.
pearl	ety	C14: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin pernula (unattested), from Latin perna sea mussel
pearl	H1.1.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard smooth lustrous typically rounded structure occurring on the inner surface of the shell of a clam or oyster: consists of calcium carbonate secreted in layers around an invading particle such as a sand grain; much valued as a gem.
pearl	H1.2.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any artificial gem resembling this.
pearl	H1.3.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	See {mother-of-pearl}.
pearl	H1.4.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is like a pearl, esp. in beauty or value.
pearl	H1.5.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale greyish-white colour, often with a bluish tinge.
pearl	H1.6.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 5 point.
pearl	H1.7.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, made of, or set with pearl or mother-of-pearl.
pearl	H1.8.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape or colour of a pearl.
pearl	H1.9.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set with or as if with pearls.
pearl	H1.10.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shape into or assume a pearl-like form or colour.
pearl	H1.11.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dive or search for pearls.
pearl	H2.0.
	syl	pearl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {{purl%1} (senses 2,3,5)}.
pearl ash	0.
	syl	pearl ash
	pos	n.
	def	the granular crystalline form of potassium carbonate.
pearl barley	0.
	syl	pearl bar+ley
	pos	n.
	def	barley ground into small round grains, used in cooking, esp. in soups and stews.
pearler	1.
	syl	pearl+er
	pron	<1pR:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dives for or trades in pearls.
pearler	2.
	syl	pearl+er
	pron	<1pR:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat used while searching for pearls.
pearler	3.
	syl	pearl+er
	pron	<1pR:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {purler}. something outstandingly good.
(pearl-grey	infl
	head	pearl grey
	syl	(pearl-grey
	pos	n. adj.
pearl grey	0.
	syl	pearl grey
	pos	n. adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
pearl grey	0.a.
	syl	pearl grey
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a light bluish-grey colour.
pearl grey	0.b.
	syl	pearl grey
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	pearl-grey shoes.
Pearl Harbor	0.
	syl	Pearl Har+bor
	pos	n.
	def	an almost landlocked inlet of the Pacific on the S coast of the island of Oahu, Hawaii: site of a U.S. naval base attacked by the Japanese in 1941, resulting in the U.S. entry into World War II.
pearlite	1.
	syl	pearl+ite
	pron	<1pR:lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the lamellar structure in carbon steels and some cast irons that consists of alternate plates of pure iron and iron carbide.
pearlite	2.
	syl	pearl+ite
	pron	<1pR:lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {perlite}.
pearlitic	sub
	head	pearlite
	syl	pearl+it+ic
	pron	<pR:1litik>
	pos	adj.
pearlised	alt
	head	pearlized
	or	pearlized
	syl	pearl+ised
	pron	<1pR:lIzd>
	pos	adj.
pearlized	0.
	or	pearlised
	syl	pearl+ized
	pron	<1pR:lIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or given a pearly lustre.
	exam	1	a pearlized lipstick.
pearl millet	0.
	syl	pearl mil+let
	pos	n.
	def	a tall grass, cultivated in Africa, E Asia, and the southern U.S. as animal fodder and for its pearly white seeds, which are used as grain.
pearl oyster	0.
	syl	pearl oys+ter
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical marine bivalves of the genus and related genera: a major source of pearls.
Pearl River	1.
	syl	Pearl Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Mississippi, flowing southwest and south to the Gulf of Mexico. Length: 789 km (490 miles).
Pearl River	2.
	syl	Pearl Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for the {Chu Chiang}.
pearlwort	0.
	syl	pearl+wort
	pron	<1pR:l2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any caryophyllaceous plant of the genus having small white flowers that are spherical in bud.
pearlier	infl
	head	pearly
	syl	pearl:i+er
	pos	adj.
pearliest	infl
	head	pearly
	syl	pearl:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pearly	1.
	syl	pearl:y
	pron	<1pR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a pearl, esp. in lustre.
pearly	2.
	syl	pearl:y
	pron	<1pR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour pearl; pale bluish-grey.
pearly	3.
	syl	pearl:y
	pron	<1pR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with pearls or mother-of-pearl.
pearlies	infl
	head	pearly
	syl	pearl:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pearly	4.
	syl	pearl:y
	pron	<1pR:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a London costermonger or the wife of one who wears on ceremonial occasions a traditional dress of dark clothes covered with pearl buttons.
pearly	5.
	syl	pearl:y
	pron	<1pR:li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the clothes or the buttons themselves.
pearliness	sub
	head	pearly
	syl	pearl:i+ness
	pos	n.
Pearly Gates	1.
	syl	Pearl:y Gates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the entrance to heaven.
Pearly Gates	2.
	syl	Pearl:y Gates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	not caps.
	def	teeth.
pearly queen	alt
	head	pearly king
	or	pearly king
	syl	pearl:y queen
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
pearly king	0.
	or	pearly queen
	syl	pearl:y king
	pos	n.
	def	the London costermonger whose ceremonial clothes display the most lavish collection of pearl buttons. See also {pearly}.
pearly nautilus	0.
	syl	pearl:y nau+ti+lus
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cephalopod molluscs of the genus esp. of warm and tropical seas, having a partitioned pale pearly external shell with brown stripes. Also called: {chambered nautilus}. Compare {paper nau?!tilus}.
pearmain	ety	C15: from Old French permain a type of pear, perhaps from Latin Parm*_ensis of Parma 
pearmain	0.
	syl	pear+main
	pron	<1pe*2mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of apple having a red skin.
Peter	infl
	head	Pears
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
Pears	0.
	syl	Pears
	pron	<pi*z>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, English operatic tenor.
peart	ety	C15: variant of #7pert 
peart	0.
	syl	peart
	pron	<pi*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	lively; spirited; brisk.
peartly	sub
	head	peart
	syl	peart+ly
	pos	adv.
peartness	sub
	head	peart
	syl	peart+ness
	pos	n.
Robert Edwin	infl
	head	Peary
	syl	Rob:ert Ed:win.
	pos	n.
Peary	0.
	syl	Pea:ry
	pron	<1pi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1920, U.S. arctic explorer, generally regarded as the first man to reach the North Pole (1909).
peasant	ety	C15: from Anglo-French, from Old French pa*"isant, from pa*"is country, from Latin p*_agus rural area; see #7pagan 
peasant	1.a.
	syl	peas+ant
	pron	<1pezNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a class of low social status that depends on either cottage industry or agricultural labour as a means of subsistence.
peasant	1.b.
	syl	peas+ant
	pron	<1pezNt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	peasant dress.
peasant	2.
	syl	peas+ant
	pron	<1pezNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who lives in the country; rustic.
peasant	3.
	syl	peas+ant
	pron	<1pezNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an uncouth or uncultured person.
peasantry	1.
	syl	peas+ant+ry
	pron	<1pezNtri>
	pos	n.
	def	peasants as a class.
peasantry	2.
	syl	peas+ant+ry
	pron	<1pezNtri>
	pos	n.
	def	conduct characteristic of peasants.
peasantry	3.
	syl	peas+ant+ry
	pron	<1pezNtri>
	pos	n.
	def	the status of a peasant.
pease	ety	Old English peose, via Late Latin from Latin pisa peas, pl. of pisum, from Greek pison 
pease	infl
	syl	pease.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pease	0.
	syl	pease
	pron	<pEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	another word for {pea}.
peasecod	ety	C14: from #7pease+{cod %2}
peascod	alt
	head	peasecod
	or	peasecod
	syl	peas+cod
	pron	<1pEz2kod>
	pos	n.
peasecod	0.
	or	peascod
	syl	pease+cod
	pron	<1pEz2kod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the pod of a pea plant.
pease pudding	0.
	syl	pease pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a dish of split peas that have been soaked and boiled, served with ham or pork.
peashooter	0.
	syl	pea+shoot:er
	pron	<1pE2Su:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube through which pellets such as dried peas are blown, used as a toy weapon.
peasouper	1.
	syl	pea+soup+er
	pron	<1pE2su:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	dense dirty yellowish fog.
peasouper	2.
	syl	pea+soup+er
	pron	<1pE2su:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a disparaging name for a {French Canadian}.
peat	ety	C14: from Anglo-Latin peta, perhaps from Celtic; compare Welsh peth thing
peat	H1.0.a.
	syl	peat
	pron	<pEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact brownish deposit of partially decomposed vegetable matter saturated with water: found in uplands and bogs in temperate and cold regions and is used as a fuel (when dried) and as a fertilizer.
peat	H1.0.b.
	syl	peat
	pron	<pEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	peat bog.
peaty	sub
	head	peat
	syl	peat:y
	pos	adj.
peat	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
peat	H2.1.
	syl	peat
	pron	<pEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, derogatory.
	def	a person, esp. a woman.
peat	H2.2.
	syl	peat
	pron	<pEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a term of endearment for a girl or woman.
peat moss	0.
	syl	peat moss
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mosses, esp. sphagnum, that grow in wet places in dense masses and decay to form peat. Also called: {bog moss}. See also {sphagnum}.
peat reek	1.
	syl	peat reek
	pos	n.
	def	the smoke of a peat fire.
peat reek	2.
	syl	peat reek
	pos	n.
	def	whisky distilled over a peat fire.
peau de soie	ety	literally: skin of silk
peau de soie	0.
	syl	peau de soie
	pron	<1p*u> <d*> <1swa:>, French <po> <d*> <1swa>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich reversible silk or rayon fabric.
peavey	ety	C19: named after Joseph Peavey, American who invented it ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** named after Joseph Peavey, American who invented it ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
peavy	alt
	head	peavey
	or	peavey
	syl	pea+vy
	pron	<1pEvi>
	pos	n.
peaveys	infl
	head	peavey
	or	peavies
	syl	pea+veys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peavies	infl
	head	peavey
	or	peaveys
	syl	pea+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peavey	0.
	or	peavy
	syl	pea+vey
	pron	<1pEvi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a wooden lever with a metal pointed end and a hinged hook used for handling logs. Compare {cant hook}.
pebble	ety	Old English papolst*_an, from papol- (perhaps of imitative origin)+ st*_an stone
pebble	1.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small smooth rounded stone, esp. one worn by the action of water.
pebble	2.a.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent colourless variety of rock crystal, used for making certain lenses.
pebble	2.b.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a lens.
pebble	3.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; Informal. of a lens or of spectacles
	def	thick, with a high degree of magnification or distortion.
pebble	4.a.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a grainy irregular surface, esp. on leather.
pebble	4.b.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	def	leather having such a surface.
pebble	5.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral.
	def	a troublesome or obstinate person or animal.
pebble	6.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pave, cover, or pelt with pebbles.
pebble	7.
	syl	peb+ble
	pron	<1pebL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a grainy surface to (leather).
pebbly	sub
	head	pebble
	syl	peb+bly
	pos	adj.
pebble dash	0.
	syl	peb+ble dash
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a finish for external walls consisting of small stones embedded in plaster.
pebbling	0.
	syl	peb+bling
	pron	<1pebliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Curling.
	def	the act of spraying the rink with drops of hot water to slow down the stone.
pecan	ety	C18: from Algonquian paccan; related to Ojibwa pag*^an nut with a hard shell, Cree pakan 
pecan	1.
	syl	pe+can
	pron	<pi1k@n>, <1pEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hickory tree, (or of the southern U.S., having deeply furrowed bark and edible nuts.
pecan	2.
	syl	pe+can
	pron	<pi1k@n>, <1pEk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the smooth oval nut of this tree, which has a sweet oily kernel.
peccable	ety	C17: via French from Medieval Latin pecc*_abilis, from Latin pecc*_are to sin
peccable	0.
	syl	pec+ca:ble
	pron	<1pek*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to sin; susceptible to temptation.
peccability	sub
	head	peccable
	syl	pec+ca+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
peccadillo	ety	C16: from Spanish pecadillo, from pecado sin, from Latin pecc*_atum, from pecc*_are to transgress
peccadillos	infl
	head	peccadillo
	or	peccadilloes
	syl	pec+ca+dil+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peccadilloes	infl
	head	peccadillo
	or	peccadillos
	syl	pec+ca+dil+loes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peccadillo	0.
	syl	pec+ca+dil+lo
	pron	<2pek*1dil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty sin or trifling fault.
peccant	ety	C17: from Latin peccans, from pecc*_are to sin
peccant	1.
	syl	pec+cant
	pron	<1pek*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	guilty of an offence; corrupt.
peccant	2.
	syl	pec+cant
	pron	<1pek*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	violating or disregarding a rule; faulty.
peccant	3.
	syl	pec+cant
	pron	<1pek*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	producing disease; morbid.
peccancy	sub
	head	peccant
	syl	pec+can+cy
	pos	n.
peccantly	sub
	head	peccant
	syl	pec+cant+ly
	pos	adv.
peccary	ety	C17: from Carib
peccaries	infl
	head	peccary
	or	peccary
	syl	pec+ca+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peccary	infl
	or	peccaries
	syl	pec+ca+ry.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peccary	0.
	syl	pec+ca+ry
	pron	<1pek*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two pig-like artiodactyl mammals, ({collared peccary}) or ({white-lipped peccary}) of forests of southern North America, Central and South America: family
peccavi	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: I have sinned, from pecc*_are 
peccavis	infl
	head	peccavi
	syl	pec+ca+vis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peccavi	0.
	syl	pec+ca+vi
	pron	<pe1ka:vE>
	pos	n.
	def	a confession of guilt.
Pechora	0.
	syl	Pe+cho+ra
	pron	Russian <pi1Ccr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the NW Soviet Union, rising in the Ural Mountains and flowing north in a great arc to the {Pechora Sea} (the SE part of the Barents Sea). Length: 1814 km (1127 miles).
peck	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman, of uncertain origin
peck	H1.1.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of dry measure equal to 8 quarts or one quarter of a bushel.
peck	H1.2.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	n.
	def	a container used for measuring this quantity.
peck	H1.3.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	n.
	def	a large quantity or number.
peck	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; compare {#7pick %1#7}, Middle Low German pekken to jab with the beak
peck	H2.1.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by at
	def	to strike with the beak or with a pointed instrument.
peck	H2.2.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to dig (a hole, etc.) by pecking.
peck	H2.3.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of birds
	def	to pick up (corn, worms, etc.) by pecking.
peck	H2.4.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to nibble or pick (at one's food).
peck	H2.5.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to kiss (a person) quickly and lightly.
peck	H2.6.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to nag.
peck	H2.7.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick light blow, esp. from a bird's beak.
peck	H2.8.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark made by such a blow.
peck	H2.9.
	syl	peck
	pron	<pek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a quick light kiss.
pecker	1.
	syl	peck+er
	pron	<1pek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	good spirits (esp. in the phrase {keep one's pecker up) }.
pecker	2.
	syl	peck+er
	pron	<1pek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {woodpecker}.
pecker	3.
	syl	peck+er
	pron	<1pek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a taboo word for {penis}.
pecking order	1.
	syl	peck+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {peck order}. a natural hier?!archy in a group of gregarious birds, such as domestic fowl.
pecking order	2.
	syl	peck+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	def	any hierarchical order, as among people in a particular group.
Sam	infl
	head	Peckinpah
	syl	Sam.
	pos	n.
Peckinpah	0.
	syl	Peck:in:pah
	pron	<1pekin2pa:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1926, U.S. film director, esp. of westerns, such as (1969). Among his other films are (1971), (1974), and (1977).
peckish	ety	C18: from #7peck %2
peckish	0.
	syl	peck+ish
	pron	<1pekiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	feeling slightly hungry; having an appetite.
Pecksniffian	ety	C19: after Seth Pecksniff, character in Martin Chuzzlewit (1843), a novel by Dickens
Pecksniffian	0.
	syl	Peck+sniff+i:an
	pron	<pek1snifi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting benevolence or high moral principles.
Pecos	0.
	syl	Pe+cos
	pron	<1pAk*s>, Spanish <pA1kos>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the southwestern U.S., rising in N central New Mexico and flowing southeast to the Rio Grande. Length: about 1180 km (735 miles).
P'ecs	0.
	syl	P*'ecs
	pron	Hungarian <pA:C>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Hungary: university (1367). Pop.: 160488 (1974 est.).
pectase	ety	C19: from #7pectin+ -#7ase 
pectase	0.
	syl	pec+tase
	pron	<1pektAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme occurring in certain ripening fruits: involved in transforming pectin into a soluble form.
pectate	ety	C19: from #7pectic+ -#7ate %1
pectate	0.
	syl	pec+tate
	pron	<1pektAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of pectic acid.
pecten	ety	C18: from Latin: a comb, from pectere, related to Greek pekein to comb
pectens	infl
	head	pecten
	or	pectines
	syl	pec+tens
	pron	<-ti2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pectines	infl
	head	pecten
	or	pectens
	syl	pec+ti+nes
	pron	<-ti2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pecten	1.
	syl	pec+ten
	pron	<1pektin>
	pos	n.
	def	a comblike structure in the eye of birds and reptiles, consisting of a network of blood vessels projecting inwards from the retina, which it is thought to supply with oxygen.
pecten	2.
	syl	pec+ten
	pron	<1pektin>
	pos	n.
	def	any other comb?!like part or organ.
pecten	3.
	syl	pec+ten
	pron	<1pektin>
	pos	n.
	def	any scallop of the genus which swim by expelling water from their shell valves in a series of snapping motions.
pectic acid	0.
	syl	pec+tic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a complex acid containing arabinose and galactose that occurs in ripe fruit, beets, and other vegetables. Formula: C\3\5H\5\0O\3\3.
pectin	ety	C19: from Greek p*_ektos congealed, from pegnuein to set
pectin	0.
	syl	pec+tin
	pron	<1pektin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of the acidic hemicelluloses that occur in ripe fruit and vegetables: used in the manufacture of jams because of their ability to solidify to a gel when heated in a sugar solution.
pectic	sub
	head	pectin
	or	pectinous
	syl	pec+tic
	pos	adj.
pectinous	sub
	head	pectin
	or	pectic
	syl	pec+tin+ous
	pos	adj.
pectinate	ety	C18: from Latin pectin*_atus combed; see #7pecten 
pectinated	alt
	head	pectinate
	or	pectinate
	syl	pec+ti+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
pectinate	0.
	or	pectinated
	syl	pec+ti+nate
	pron	<1pekti2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a comb.
	exam	1	pectinate antennae.
pectination	sub
	head	pectinate
	syl	pec+ti+1na+tion
	pos	n.
pectize	ety	C19: from Greek p*_ektos solidified; see #7pectin 
pectise	alt
	head	pectize
	or	pectize
	syl	pec+tise
	pron	<1pektIz>
	pos	vb.
pectize	0.
	or	pectise
	syl	pec+tize
	pron	<1pektIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change into a jelly; gel.
pectizable	sub
	head	pectize
	or	pectisable
	syl	pec+tiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pectisable	sub
	head	pectize
	or	pectizable
	syl	pec+tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pectization	sub
	head	pectize
	or	pectisation
	syl	pec+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
pectisation	sub
	head	pectize
	or	pectization
	syl	pec+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
pectoral	ety	C15: from Latin pector*_alis, from pectus breast
pectoral	1.
	syl	pec+to+ral
	pron	<1pekt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the chest, breast, or thorax.
	exam	1	pectoral fins.
pectoral	2.
	syl	pec+to+ral
	pron	<1pekt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	worn on the breast or chest.
	exam	1	a pectoral medallion.
pectoral	3.
	syl	pec+to+ral
	pron	<1pekt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	heartfelt or sincere.
pectoral	4.
	syl	pec+to+ral
	pron	<1pekt*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pectoral organ or part, esp. a muscle or fin.
pectoral	5.
	syl	pec+to+ral
	pron	<1pekt*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine or remedy for disorders of the chest or lungs.
pectoral	6.
	syl	pec+to+ral
	pron	<1pekt*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything worn on the chest or breast for decoration or protection.
pectorally	sub
	head	pectoral
	syl	pec+to+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
pectoral fin	0.
	syl	pec+to+ral fin
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of fins, situated just behind the head in fishes, that help to control the direction of movement during locomotion.
pectorarch	alt
	head	pectoral girdle
	or	pectoral girdle
	syl	pec+to+rarch
	pos	n.
pectoral girdle	0.
	or	pectorarch
	syl	pec+to+ral gir+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a skeletal support to which the front or upper limbs of a vertebrate are attached.
pectoral muscle	0.
	syl	pec+to+ral mus+cle
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large chest muscles ({pectoralis major} and {pectoralis minor}) , that assist in move?!ments of the shoulder and upper arm.
peculate	ety	C18: from Latin pec*_ul*_ar*_i, from pec*_ulium private property (originally, cattle); see #7peculiar 
peculate	0.
	syl	pec:u+late
	pron	<1pekju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to appropriate or embezzle (public money, etc.).
peculation	sub
	head	peculate
	syl	pec:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
peculator	sub
	head	peculate
	syl	pec:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
peculiar	ety	C15: from Latin pec*_uli*_aris concerning private property, from pec*_ulium literally: property in cattle, from pecus cattle &- pe+#!cu+li@.ar+ly adv.
peculiar	1.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar
	pron	<pi1kju:li*>
	pos	adj.
	def	strange or unusual; odd.
	exam	1	a peculiar individual;
	exam	2	a peculiar idea.
peculiar	2.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar
	pron	<pi1kju:li*>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinct from others; special.
peculiar	3.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar
	pron	<pi1kju:li*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	belonging characteristically or exclusively (to).
	exam	1	peculiar to North America.
peculiar	4.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar
	pron	<pi1kju:li*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {arbitrary}. a special sort, esp. an accented letter.
peculiar	5.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar
	pron	<pi1kju:li*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a church or parish that is exempt from the jurisdiction of the ordinary in whose diocese it lies.
peculiarities	infl
	head	peculiarity
	syl	pe+cu+li+ar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peculiarity	1.
	syl	pe+cu+li+ar+i:ty
	pron	<pi2kju:li1@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a strange or unusual habit or characteristic.
peculiarity	2.
	syl	pe+cu+li+ar+i:ty
	pron	<pi2kju:li1@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing trait, etc., that is characteristic of a particular person; idiosyncrasy.
peculiarity	3.
	syl	pe+cu+li+ar+i:ty
	pron	<pi2kju:li1@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being peculiar.
peculiar people	1.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar peo+ple
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a small sect of faith healers founded in London in 1838, having no ministers or external organization.
peculiar people	2.
	syl	pe+cu+li:ar peo+ple
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Jews considered as God's elect.
peculium	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7peculiar 
peculium	0.
	syl	pe+cu+li:um
	pron	<pi1kju:li*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	property that a father or master allowed his child or slave to hold as his own.
pecuniary	ety	C16: from Latin pec*_uni*_aris, from pec*_unia money
pecuniary	1.
	syl	pe+cu+ni+ar:y
	pron	<pi1kju:ni*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or relating to money.
pecuniary	2.
	syl	pe+cu+ni+ar:y
	pron	<pi1kju:ni*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of an offence
	def	involving a monetary penalty.
pecuniarily	sub
	head	pecuniary
	syl	pe+1cu+ni+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pecuniary advantage	0.
	syl	pe+cu+ni+ar:y ad+van+tage
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	financial advantage that is dishonestly obtained by deception and that constitutes a criminal offence.
ped	1.
	syl	ped.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pedal.
ped	2.
	syl	ped.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pedestal.
ped-	0.
	syl	ped-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {paed-}.
-ped	ety	from Latin p*_es, ped- foot
-pede	alt
	head	-ped
	or	-ped
	syl	-pede
	pos	n.
-ped	0.
	or	-pede
	syl	-ped
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	foot or feet.
	exam	1	quadruped;
	exam	2	centipede.
pedagogics	0.
	syl	ped:a+gog+ics
	pron	<2ped*1goJiks>, <-1g*u->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another word for {pedagogy}.
pedagogue	ety	C14: from Latin paedag*_ogus, from Greek paidag*_ogos slave who looked after his master's son, from pais boy+ ag*_ogos leader &- @!ped@.a+#!gog+ic or @!ped@.a+#!gog@.i+cal adj. &- @!ped@.a+gog@.i+cal+ly adv. &- #!ped@.a+@!gog+ism or #!ped@.a+@!gogu+ism n.
pedagog	alt
	head	pedagogue
	or	pedagogue
	syl	ped:a+gog
	pron	<1ped*2gog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
pedagogue	1.
	or	pedagog
	syl	ped:a+gogue
	pron	<1ped*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher or educator.
pedagogue	2.
	or	pedagog
	syl	ped:a+gogue
	pron	<1ped*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a pedantic or dogmatic teacher.
pedagogy	0.
	syl	ped:a+go+gy
	pron	<1ped*2gogi>, <-2goJi>, <-2g*uJi>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, practice, or profession of teaching.
pedal	ety	C17: from Latin ped*_alis; see #7pedal %2
pedal	H1.1.a.
	syl	ped+al
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	n.
	def	any foot-operated lever or other device, esp. one of the two levers that drive the chainwheel of a bicycle, the foot-brake, clutch control, or accelerator of a car, one of the levers on an organ controlling deep bass notes, or one of the levers on a piano used to create a muted effect or sustain tone.
pedal	H1.2.
	syl	ped+al
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	n.
	def	to propel (a bicycle, etc.) by operating the pedals.
pedal	H1.3.
	syl	ped+al
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to operate the pedals of an organ, piano, etc., esp. in a certain way.
pedal	H1.4.
	syl	ped+al
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	n.
	def	to work (pedals of any kind).
pedal	ety	C17: from Latin ped*_alis, from p*_es foot
pedal	H2.0.
	syl	pe+dal
	pron	<1pEdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the foot or feet.
pedalfer	ety	C20: #7pedo -%2+#7alum + -fer, from Latin ferrum iron
pedalfer	0.
	syl	pe+dal+fer
	pron	<pi1d@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of zonal soil deficient in lime but containing deposits of aluminium and iron, found in wet areas, esp. those with high temperatures. Compare {pedocal}.
pedalo	ety	C20: from #7pedal 
pedalos	infl
	head	pedalo
	or	pedaloes
	syl	ped:a+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pedaloes	infl
	head	pedalo
	or	pedalos
	syl	ped:a+loes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pedalo	0.
	syl	ped:a+lo
	pron	<1pedL*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pleasure craft driven by pedal-operated paddle wheels.
pedal point	0.
	syl	ped+al point
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a sustained bass note, over which the other parts move bringing about changing har?!mo?!nies. Often shortened to {pedal}.
pedant	ety	C16: via Old French from Italian pedante teacher; perhaps related to Latin paedag*_ogus #7pedagogue  &- pe+dan+tic (p$I#!d@ant$Ik) adj. &- pe+#!dan+ti+cal+ly adv.
pedant	1.
	syl	ped+ant
	pron	<1pedNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who relies too much on academic learning or who is concerned chiefly with insignificant detail.
pedant	2.
	syl	ped+ant
	pron	<1pedNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a schoolmaster or teacher.
pedantries	infl
	head	pedantry
	syl	ped+ant+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pedantry	0.
	syl	ped+ant+ry
	pron	<1pedNtri>
	pos	n.
	def	the habit or an instance of being a pedant, esp. in the display of useless knowledge or minute observance of petty rules or details.
pedate	ety	C18: from Latin ped*_atus equipped with feet, from p*_es foot &- #!ped+ate+ly adv.
pedate	1.
	syl	ped+ate
	pron	<1pedAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant leaf
	def	deeply divided into several lobes with the lateral lobes divided into smaller lobes.
pedate	2.
	syl	ped+ate
	pron	<1pedAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having or resembling a foot.
	exam	1	a pedate appendage.
pedatifid	0.
	syl	pe+dat:i+fid
	pron	<pi1d@tifid>, <-1dA->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant leaf
	def	pedately divided, with the divisions less deep than in a pedate leaf.
peddle	ety	C16: back formation from #7pedlar 
peddle	1.
	syl	ped+dle
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go from place to place selling (goods, esp. small articles).
peddle	2.
	syl	ped+dle
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell (illegal drugs, esp. narcot?!ics).
peddle	3.
	syl	ped+dle
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advocate (ideas, etc.) persistently or importun?!ately.
	exam	1	to peddle a new philosophy.
peddle	4.
	syl	ped+dle
	pron	<1pedL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to trifle.
peddler	1.
	syl	ped+dler
	pron	<1pedl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells illegal drugs, esp. narcotics.
peddler	2.
	syl	ped+dler
	pron	<1pedl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {pedlar}.
-pede	0.
	syl	-pede
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {-ped}.
paederast	alt
	head	pederast
	or	pederast
	syl	paed+er+ast
	pron	<1ped*2r@st>
	pos	n.
pederast	0.
	or	paederast
	syl	ped+er+ast
	pron	<1ped*2r@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who practises pederasty.
pederasty	ety	C17: from New Latin paederastia, from Greek, from pais boy+ erast*_es lover, from eran to love &- @!ped+er+#!as+tic or @!paed+er+#!as+tic adj.
paederasty	alt
	head	pederasty
	or	pederasty
	syl	paed+er+as+ty
	pron	<1ped*2r@sti>
	pos	n.
pederasty	0.
	or	paederasty
	syl	ped+er+as+ty
	pron	<1ped*2r@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	homosexual relations between men and boys.
pedestal	ety	C16: from French pi*'edestal, from Old Italian piedestallo, from pie foot+ di of+ stallo a stall
pedestal	1.
	syl	ped+es+tal
	pron	<1pedistL>
	pos	n.
	def	a base that supports a column, statue, etc., as used in classical architecture.
pedestal	2.
	syl	ped+es+tal
	pron	<1pedistL>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of eminence or supposed superiority (esp. in the phrases {place, put}, {set on a pedestal}) .
pedestal	3.a.
	syl	ped+es+tal
	pron	<1pedistL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of sets of drawers used as supports for a writing surface.
pedestal	3.b.
	syl	ped+es+tal
	pron	<1pedistL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pedestal desk.
pedestrian	ety	C18: from Latin pedester, from p*_es foot
pedestrian	1.a.
	syl	pe+des+tri:an
	pron	<pi1destri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person travelling on foot; walker.
pedestrian	2.
	syl	pe+des+tri:an
	pron	<pi1destri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	dull; commonplace.
	exam	1	a pedestrian style of writing.
pedestrian crossing	0.
	syl	pe+des+tri:an cross+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a path across a road marked as a crossing for pedestrians. See also {zebra crossing, pelican crossing}. U.S. name: {crosswalk}.
pedestrianise	alt
	head	pedestrianize
	or	pedestrianize
	syl	pe+des+tri+an+ise
	pron	<pi1destri*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pedestrianize	0.
	or	pedestrianise
	syl	pe+des+tri+an+ize
	pron	<pi1destri*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a street, etc.) into an area for the use of pedestrians only, by excluding all motor vehicles. &- {pe+@!des+tri@.a+ni+#!za+tion} {pe+@!des+tri@.a+ni+#!sa+tion}
pedi-	ety	from Latin p*_es, ped- foot
pedi-	0.
	syl	ped:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the foot.
	exam	1	pedicure.
Pedi	1.
	syl	Ped:i
	pron	<1pedi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Northern Sotho}. a member of a subgroup of the Sotho people resident in the Transvaal.
Pedi	2.
	syl	Ped:i
	pron	<1pedi>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Sotho spoken by this people.
pedicab	0.
	syl	ped:i+cab
	pron	<1pedi2k@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a pedal-operated tricycle, available for hire in some Asian countries, with an attached seat for one or two passengers.
pedicel	ety	C17: from New Latin pedicellus, from Latin ped*_iculus, from p*_es foot
pedicel	1.
	syl	ped:i+cel
	pron	<1pedi2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk bearing a single flower of an inflorescence.
pedicel	2.
	syl	ped:i+cel
	pron	<1pedi2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {peduncle}. any short stalk bearing an organ or organism.
pedicel	3.
	syl	ped:i+cel
	pron	<1pedi2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the second segment of an insect's antenna.
pedicle	ety	C17: from Latin ped*_iculus small foot; see #7pedicel 
pedicle	0.
	syl	ped:i+cle
	pron	<1pedikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any small stalk; pedicel; peduncle.
pedicular	ety	C17: from Latin ped*_icul*_aris, from ped*_iculus, diminu?!tive of pedis louse
pedicular	1.
	syl	pe+dic:u+lar
	pron	<pi1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, infested with, or caused by lice.
pedicular	2.
	syl	pe+dic:u+lar
	pron	<pi1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to a stem, stalk, or pedi?!cle.
pediculate	ety	C19: from Latin ped*_iculus little foot; see #7pedicel 
pediculate	1.
	syl	pe+dic:u+late
	pron	<pi1dikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a large order of teleost fishes containing the anglers.
pediculate	2.
	syl	pe+dic:u+late
	pron	<pi1dikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the order
pediculosis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin ped*_iculus louse; see #7pedicular 
pediculosis	0.
	syl	pe+dic:u+lo+sis
	pron	<pi2dikju1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the state of being infested with lice.
pediculous	sub
	head	pediculosis
	syl	pe+dic:u+lous
	pron	<pi1dikjul*s>
	pos	adj.
pedicure	ety	C19: via French from Latin p*_es foot+ cur*_are to care for
pedicure	0.
	syl	ped:i+cure
	pron	<1pedi2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	professional treatment of the feet, either by a medical expert or a cosmetician.
pediform	0.
	syl	ped:i+form
	pron	<1pedi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a foot.
pedigree	ety	C15: from Old French pie de grue crane's foot, alluding to the spreading lines used in a genealogical chart &- #!ped@.i+@!greed adj.
pedigree	1.a.
	syl	ped:i+gree
	pron	<1pedi2grE>
	pos	n.
	def	the line of descent of a pure-bred animal.
pedigree	1.b.
	syl	ped:i+gree
	pron	<1pedi2grE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pedigree bull.
pedigree	2.
	syl	ped:i+gree
	pron	<1pedi2grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a document recording this.
pedigree	3.
	syl	ped:i+gree
	pron	<1pedi2grE>
	pos	n.
	def	a genealogical table, esp. one indicating pure ancestry.
pedigree	4.
	syl	ped:i+gree
	pron	<1pedi2grE>
	pos	n.
	def	derivation or background.
	exam	1	the pedigree of an idea.
pediment	ety	C16: from obsolete periment, perhaps workman's corruption of #7pyramid 
pediment	1.
	syl	ped:i+ment
	pron	<1pedim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-pitched gable, esp. one that is triangular as used in classical architecture.
pediment	2.
	syl	ped:i+ment
	pron	<1pedim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a gently sloping rock surface, formed through denudation under arid conditions.
pedimental	sub
	head	pediment
	syl	ped:i+1ment+al
	pos	adj.
pedipalp	ety	C19: from New Latin pedipalpi, from Latin p*_es foot+ palpus palp
pedipalp	0.
	syl	ped:i+palp
	pron	<1pedi2p@lp>
	pos	n.
	def	either member of the second pair of head appendages of arachnids: specialized for feeding, loco?!motion, etc.
pedlar	ety	C14: changed from peder, from ped, pedde basket, of obscure origin
pedo-	ety	from Greek pedon 
pedo-	H2.0.
	syl	ped:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating soil.
	exam	1	pedocal.
pedocal	ety	from #7pedo -%2#7+cal (#7cium) 
pedocal	0.
	syl	ped:o+cal
	pron	<1ped*2k@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of zonal soil that is rich in lime and characteristic of relatively dry areas. Compare {pedalfer}.
pedology	H1.0.
	syl	pe+dol+o:gy
	pron	<pi1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. spelling of {paedology}.
pedology	H2.0.
	syl	pe+dol+o:gy
	pron	<pi1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the formation, characteristics, and distribution of soils.
pedological	sub
	head	pedology
	syl	pe+do+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pEd*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pedologist	sub
	head	pedology
	syl	pe+1dol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pedometer	0.
	syl	pe+dom+e:ter
	pron	<pi1domit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device containing a pivoted weight that records the number of steps taken in walking and hence the distance travelled.
peduncle	ety	C18: from New Latin pedunculus, from Latin ped*_iculus little foot; see #7pedicle 
peduncle	1.
	syl	pe+dun+cle
	pron	<pi1d^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk of a plant bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower.
peduncle	2.
	syl	pe+dun+cle
	pron	<pi1d^GkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a stalklike structure, esp. a large bundle of nerve fibres within the brain.
peduncle	3.
	syl	pe+dun+cle
	pron	<pi1d^GkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a slender process of tissue by which a polyp or tumour is attached to the body.
peduncle	4.
	syl	pe+dun+cle
	pron	<pi1d^GkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another name for { {pedicel} (sense 2)}.
peduncled	sub
	head	peduncle
	or	peduncular
	syl	pe+1dun+cled
	pron	<pi1d^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
peduncular	sub
	head	peduncle
	or	peduncled
	syl	pe+dun+cu+lar
	pron	<pi1d^Gkjul*>
	pos	adj.
pedunculated	alt
	head	pedunculate
	or	pedunculate
	syl	pe+dun+cu+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
pedunculate	0.
	or	pedunculated
	syl	pe+dun+cu+late
	pron	<pi1d^Gkjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having, supported on, or growing from a peduncle.
pedunculation	sub
	head	pedunculate
	syl	pe+2dun+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
pedunculate oak	0.
	syl	pe+dun+cu+late oak
	pos	n.
	def	a large deciduous oak tree, of Eurasia, having lobed leaves and stalked acorns. Also called: {common oak}.
pee	ety	C18: euphemistic for #7piss, based on the initial letter
pees	infl
	head	pee
	syl	pees
	pos	vb.
peeing	infl
	head	pee
	syl	pee+ing
	pos	vb.
peed	infl
	head	pee
	syl	peed.
	pos	vb.
pee	1.
	syl	pee
	pron	<pE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to urinate.
pee	2.
	syl	pee
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	urine.
pee	3.
	syl	pee
	pron	<pE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the act of urinating.
Peebles	0.
	syl	Pee+bles
	pron	<1pEbLz>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SE Scotland, now part of the Borders region.
peek	ety	C14 pike, related to Middle Dutch kiken to peek
peek	1.
	syl	peek
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to glance quickly or furtively; peep.
peek	2.
	syl	peek
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick or furtive glance.
peekaboo	ety	C16: from #7peek 
peekaboo	1.
	syl	peek:a+boo
	pron	<1pEk*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a game for young children, in which one person hides his face and suddenly reveals it and cries @6peekaboo.@9 {~}
peekaboo	2.
	syl	peek:a+boo
	pron	<1pEk*2bu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a garment
	def	made of fabric that is almost transparent or patterned with small holes.
peel	ety	Old English pilian to strip off outer layer, from Latin pil*_are to make bald, from pilus a hair
peel	H1.1.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (the skin, rind, outer covering, etc.) of (a fruit, egg, etc.).
peel	H1.2.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of paint, etc.
	def	to be removed from a surface, esp. through weathering.
peel	H1.3.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a surface
	def	to lose its outer covering of paint, etc., esp. through weathering.
peel	H1.4.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person or part of the body
	def	to shed skin in flakes or (of skin) to be shed in flakes, esp. as a result of sunburn.
peel	H1.5.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to undress.
peel	H1.6.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	to put (another player's ball) through a hoop or hoops.
keep one's eyes peeled	7.
	head	peel
	or	skinned 
	syl	keep one's eyes peeled
	def	to keep a sharp lookout.
peel	H1.8.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin or rind of a fruit, etc. {~} See also {peel off}.
peel	ety	C14 pele, from Old French, from Latin p*_ala spade, from pangere to drive in; see #7palette 
peel	H2.0.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-handled shovel used by bakers for moving bread, etc., in an oven.
peel	ety	C14 (fence made of stakes): from Old French piel stake, from Latin p*_alum; see #7pale %2#7, paling 
peel	H3.0.
	syl	peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fortified tower of the 16th century on the borders between England and Scotland, built to withstand raids.
Peel	0.
	syl	Peel
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rob@.ert}. 1788-1850, British statesman; Con?!servative prime minister (1834-35; 1841-46). As Home Secretary (1828-30) he founded the Metropolitan Police and in his second ministry carried through a series of free-trade budgets culminating in the repeal of the Corn Laws (1846), which split the Tory party.
Peelite	sub
	head	Peel
	syl	Peel+ite
	pos	n.
George	infl
	head	Peele
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Peele	0.
	syl	Peele
	pron	<pEl>
	pos	n.
	def	??1556-??96, English dramatist and poet. His works include the pastoral drama (1584) and the comedy (1595).
peeler	H1.1.
	syl	peel+er
	pron	<1pEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a special knife or mechanical device for peeling vegetables, fruit, etc..
	exam	1	a potato peeler.
peeler	H1.2.
	syl	peel+er
	pron	<1pEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a striptease dancer.
peeler	ety	C19: from the founder of the police force, Sir Robert P#7eel 
peeler	H2.0.
	syl	peel+er
	pron	<1pEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an obsolete word for {policeman}.
peelie-wally	ety	apparently a reduplicated form of #7wally in the sense: faded
peelie-wally	0.
	syl	pee:lie-wal:ly
	pron	<1pEli1w@li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Central Scot. urban dialect.
	def	off colour; pale.
	exam	1	he's a wee bit peelie-wally this morning.
peeling	0.
	syl	peel+ing
	pron	<1pEliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of skin, rind, bark, etc., that has been peeled off.
	exam	1	a potato peeling.
peel off	1.
	syl	peel off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to remove or be removed by peeling.
peel off	2.
	syl	peel off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to turn away as by banking, and leave a formation.
peel off	3.
	syl	peel off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go away or cause to go away.
peen	ety	C17: variant of pane, perhaps from French panne, ultimately from Latin pinna point
peen	1.
	syl	peen
	pron	<pEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a hammer head opposite the striking face, often rounded or wedge-shaped.
peen	2.
	syl	peen
	pron	<pEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with the peen of a hammer or with a stream of metal shot in order to bend or shape (a sheet of metal).
peep	ety	C15: variant of #7peek 
peep	H1.1.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look furtively or secretly, as through a small aperture or from a hidden place.
peep	H1.2.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear partially or briefly.
	exam	1	the sun peeped through the clouds.
peep	H1.3.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a quick or furtive look.
peep	H1.4.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the first appearance.
	exam	1	the peep of dawn.
peeper	sub
	head	peep
	syl	peep+er
	pos	n.
peep	ety	C15: of imitative origin
peep	H2.1.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of young birds
	def	to utter shrill small noises.
peep	H2.2.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak in a thin shrill voice.
peep	H2.3.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a peeping sound.
peep	H2.4.
	syl	peep
	pron	<pEp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various small sandpipers of the genus (or and related genera, such as the pectoral sandpiper.
peeper	sub
	head	peep
	syl	peep+er
	pos	n.
peeper	1.
	syl	peep+er
	pron	<1pEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who peeps.
peeper	2.
	syl	peep+er
	pron	<1pEp*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a slang word for {eye}.
peephole	0.
	syl	peep+hole
	pron	<1pEp2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small aperture, such as one in the door of a flat for observing callers before opening.
Peeping Tom	ety	C19: after the tailor who, according to legend, peeped at Lady Godiva when she rode naked through Coventry
Peeping Tom	0.
	syl	Peep+ing Tom
	pos	n.
	def	a man who furtively observes women undressing; voyeur.
peepshow	0.
	syl	peep+show
	pron	<1pEp2S*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small box with a peephole through which a series of pictures, esp. of erotic poses, can be seen. Also called: {raree show}.
peep sight	0.
	syl	peep sight
	pos	n.
	def	a rear gunsight having an adjustable eyepiece fitted with a narrow aperture through which the target and the front sight are aligned when aiming.
peepul	ety	C18: from Hindi p*_ipal, from Sanskrit pippala 
pipal	alt
	head	peepul
	or	peepul
	syl	pi+pal
	pos	n.
peepul	0.
	or	pipal
	syl	pee+pul
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian moraceous tree, resembling the banyan: regarded as sacred by Buddhists. Also called: {bo tree}.
peer	ety	C14 (in sense 3): from Old French per, from Latin p*_ar equal
peer	H1.1.
	syl	peer
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a nobility; nobleman.
peer	H1.2.
	syl	peer
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds any of the five grades of the British nobility: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron. See also {life peer}.
peer	H1.3.
	syl	peer
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is an equal in social standing, rank, age, etc..
	exam	1	to be tried by one's peers.
peer	H1.4.
	syl	peer
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a companion; mate.
peer	ety	C16: from Flemish pieren to look with narrowed eyes
peer	H2.1.
	syl	peer
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look intently with or as if with difficulty.
	exam	1	to peer into the distance.
peer	H2.2.
	syl	peer
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear partially or dimly.
	exam	1	the sun peered through the fog.
peerage	1.
	syl	peer+age
	pron	<1pi*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole body of peers; aristoc?!racy.
peerage	2.
	syl	peer+age
	pron	<1pi*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, rank, or title of a peer.
peerage	3.
	syl	peer+age
	pron	<1pi*riJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the British Isles
	def	a book listing the peers and giving genealogical and other information about them.
peeress	1.
	syl	peer+ess
	pron	<1pi*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a peer.
peeress	2.
	syl	peer+ess
	pron	<1pi*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman holding the rank of a peer in her own right.
peer group	0.
	syl	peer group
	pos	n.
	def	a social group composed of individuals of approximately the same age.
peerless	0.
	syl	peer+less
	pron	<1pi*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no equals; matchless.
peers of the realm	infl
	head	peer of the realm
	syl	peers of the realm.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peer of the realm	0.
	syl	peer of the realm
	pos	n.
	usage	in Great Britain and Northern Ireland
	def	any member of the nobility entitled to sit in the House of Lords.
peetweet	ety	C19: imitative of its cry
peetweet	0.
	syl	peet+weet
	pron	<1pEt2wEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {spotted sandpiper}.
peeve	ety	C20: back formation from #7peevish 
peeve	1.
	syl	peeve
	pron	<pEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to irritate; vex; annoy.
peeve	2.
	syl	peeve
	pron	<pEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that irritates; vexation.
	exam	1	it was a pet peeve of his.
peevers	ety	from peever (the stone used in the game), of obscure origin
peevers	0.
	syl	peev+ers
	pron	<1pEv*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	hopscotch.
peevish	ety	C14: of unknown origin
peevish	1.
	syl	peev+ish
	pron	<1pEviS>
	pos	adj.
	def	fretful or irritable.
	exam	1	a peevish child.
peevish	2.
	syl	peev+ish
	pron	<1pEviS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	perverse.
peevishly	sub
	head	peevish
	syl	peev+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
peevishness	sub
	head	peevish
	syl	peev+ish+ness
	pos	n.
peewit	ety	C16: imitative of its call
pewit	alt
	head	peewit
	or	peewit
	syl	pe+wit
	pron	<1pEwit>
	pos	n.
peewit	0.
	or	pewit
	syl	pee+wit
	pron	<1pEwit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lapwing}.
peg	ety	C15: from Low Germanic pegge 
peg	1.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cylindrical pin or dowel, sometimes slightly tapered, used to join two parts together.
peg	2.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	def	a pin pushed or driven into a surface: used to mark scores, define limits, support coats, etc.
peg	3.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several pins passing through the head ({peg box}) of a violin, etc., which can be turned so as to tune strings wound around them. See also { {pin} (sense 11)}.
peg	4.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {clothes peg}. a split or hinged pin for fastening wet clothes to a line to dry. U.S. equivalent: {clothespin}.
peg	5.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small drink of wine or spirits, esp. of brandy or whisky and soda.
peg	6.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity or pretext for doing something.
	exam	1	a peg on which to hang a theory.
peg	7.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountaineering piton.
peg	8.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	a post that a player's ball must strike to win the game.
peg	9.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a level of self-esteem, importance, etc. (esp. in the phrases {come} {take down a peg) }.
peg	10.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {peg leg}.
off the peg	11.
	head	peg
	syl	off the peg.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. of clothes
	def	ready-to-wear, as opposed to tailor-made.
pegs	infl
	head	peg
	syl	pegs
	pos	vb.
pegging	infl
	head	peg
	syl	peg+ging
	pos	vb.
pegged	infl
	head	peg
	syl	pegged.
	pos	vb.
peg	12.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock or insert a peg into or pierce with a peg.
peg	13.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by down
	def	to secure with pegs.
	exam	1	to peg a tent.
peg	14.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a score) with pegs, as in some card games.
peg	15.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to aim and throw (stones, etc.) at a target.
peg	16.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	foll. by away, along, etc.
	def	to work steadily.
	exam	1	he pegged away at his job for years.
peg	17.
	syl	peg
	pron	<peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stabilize (the price of a commodity, an exchange rate, etc.) by legislation or market operations.
Pegasus	H1.0.
	syl	Peg:a+sus
	pron	<1peg*s*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an immortal winged horse, which sprang from the blood of the slain Medusa and enabled Bellerophon to achieve many great deeds as his rider.
Pegasi	infl
	head	Pegasus
	syl	Peg:a+si
	pron	<1peg*2sI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Pegasus	H2.0.
	syl	Peg:a+sus
	pron	<1peg*s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the N hemisphere lying close to Andromeda and Pisces.
pegboard	1.
	syl	peg+board
	pron	<1peg2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board having a pattern of holes into which small pegs can be fitted, used for playing certain games or keeping a score.
pegboard	2.
	syl	peg+board
	pron	<1peg2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {solitaire} (sense 1)}.
pegboard	3.
	syl	peg+board
	pron	<1peg2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	hardboard perforated by a pattern of holes in which articles may be pegged or hung, as for display.
peg down	0.
	syl	peg down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a person) committed to a course of action or bound to follow rules.
	exam	1	you won't peg him down on any decision.
peg leg	1.
	syl	peg leg
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an artificial leg, esp. one made of wood.
peg leg	2.
	syl	peg leg
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person with an artificial leg.
pegmatite	ety	C19: from Greek pegma something joined together
pegmatite	0.
	syl	peg+ma+tite
	pron	<1pegm*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rocks consisting chiefly of quartz and feldspar: usually occur as dykes among igneous rocks of finer grain.
pegmatitic	sub
	head	pegmatite
	syl	peg+ma+tit+ic
	pron	<2pegm*1titik>
	pos	adj.
peg out	1.
	syl	peg out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to collapse or die.
peg out	2.a.
	syl	peg out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to win a game by hitting the peg.
peg out	2.b.
	syl	peg out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an opponent's ball) to hit the peg, rendering it out of the game.
peg out	3.
	syl	peg out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Cribbage. (intr.
	def	to score the point that wins the game.
peg out	4.
	syl	peg out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or secure with pegs.
	exam	1	to peg out one's claims to a piece of land.
peg top	0.
	syl	peg top
	pos	n.
	def	a child's spinning top, usually made of wood with a metal centre pin.
peg-top	0.
	syl	peg-top
	pos	adj.
	usage	of skirts, trousers, etc.
	def	wide at the hips then tapering off towards the ankle.
Pegu	0.
	syl	Pe:gu
	pron	<pe1gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Burma: capital of a united Burma (16th century). Pop.: 122000 (1969 est.).
Pehlevi	0.
	syl	Peh+le+vi
	pron	<1pAl*vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Pahlavi%2}.
PEI	0.
	syl	P.E.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Prince Edward Island.
peignoir	ety	C19: from French, from peigner to comb, since the garment was worn while the hair was combed
peignoir	0.
	syl	peign+oir
	pron	<1pAnwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's dressing gown or negligee.
Peipus	0.
	syl	Pei+pus
	pron	<1pIp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the W Soviet Union, on the boundary between the RSFSR and Estonia: drains into the Gulf of Finland. Area: 3512 sq. km (1356 sq. miles). Russian name: {Chudskoye Ozero}.
Peiraeus	0.
	syl	Pei+rae+us
	pron	<pI1rE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Piraeus}.
Charles Sanders	infl
	head	Peirce
	syl	Charles San:ders.
	pos	n.
Peirce	0.
	syl	Peirce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-1914, U.S. logician, philosopher, and mathematician; pioneer of pragmatism.
pejoration	1.
	syl	pej:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2pEJ*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	semantic change whereby a word acquires unfavourable connotations.
	exam	1	the English word @6silly@9 changed its meaning from @6holy@9 or @6happy@9 by pejoration.
pejoration	2.
	syl	pej:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2pEJ*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of worsening; deterioration.
pejorative	ety	C19: from French p*'ejoratif, from Late Latin p*_ej*_or*_atus, past participle of p*_ej*_or*_are to make worse, from Latin p*_eior worse
pejorative	1.
	syl	pe+jo+ra+tive
	pron	<pi1Jor*tiv>, <1pEJ*r->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of words, expressions, etc.
	def	having an unpleasant or disparaging connotation.
pejorative	2.
	syl	pe+jo+ra+tive
	pron	<pi1Jor*tiv>, <1pEJ*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a pejorative word, etc.
pejoratively	sub
	head	pejorative
	syl	pe+1jo+ra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
pekan	ety	C18: from Canadian French p*'ekan, of Algonquian origin; compare Abnaki p*'ekan*'e 
pekan	0.
	syl	pek+an
	pron	<1pek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fisher} (the animal).
peke	0.
	syl	peke
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a Pekingese dog.
Pekin	ety	C18: via French from P#7eking 
Pekin	0.
	syl	Pe+kin
	pron	<pE1kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of white or cream duck with a bright orange bill.
Peking	0.
	syl	Pe+king
	pron	<pE1kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the People's Republic of China, in the northeast in central Hopeh province: dates back to the 12th century #7b.c. ; consists of two central walled cities, the Outer City (containing the commercial quarter) and the Inner City, which contains the Imperial City, within which is the Purple or Forbidden City; three universities. Pop.: 8000000 (1976 est.).
Pekinese	alt
	head	Pekingese
	or	Pekingese
	syl	Pe+kin+ese
	pron	<2pEk*1nEz>
	pos	n.
Pekingese	infl
	syl	Pe+king+ese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pekingese	1.
	or	Pekinese
	syl	Pe+king+ese
	pron	<2pEkiG1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a small breed of pet dog with a profuse straight coat, curled plumed tail, and short wrinkled muzzle.
Pekingese	2.
	or	Pekinese
	syl	Pe+king+ese
	pron	<2pEkiG1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Mandarin Chinese spoken in Peking, the pronunciation of which serves as a standard for the language.
Pekingese	infl
	syl	Pe+king+ese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pekingese	3.
	or	Pekinese
	syl	Pe+king+ese
	pron	<2pEkiG1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Peking.
Pekingese	4.
	or	Pekinese
	syl	Pe+king+ese
	pron	<2pEkiG1Ez>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Peking or its inhabitants.
Peking man	0.
	syl	Pe+king man
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of man, remains of which, of the Lower Palaeolithic age, were found in a cave near Peking, China, in 1927.
pekoe	ety	C18: from Chinese (Amoy) peh ho, from peh white+ ho down
pekoe	0.
	syl	pe+koe
	pron	<1pEk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-quality tea made from the downy tips of the young buds of the tea plant.
pelage	ety	C19: via French from Old French pel animal's coat, from Latin pilus hair
pelage	0.
	syl	pel+age
	pron	<1peliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the coat of a mammal, consisting of hair, wool, fur, etc.
Pelagian Islands	0.
	syl	Pe+la+gi:an Is+lands
	pron	<pe1lAJi*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of Italian islands (Lampedusa, Linosa, and Lampione) in the Mediterranean, between Tunisia and Malta. Pop.: 4620 (1968 est.). Area: about 27 sq. km (11 sq. miles). Italian name: {I@.so+le Pe+la+gie} (#!i$:zole pe#!lad#fe).
Pelagianism	0.
	syl	Pe+la+gi+an+ism
	pron	<pe1lAJi*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a heretical doctrine, first formulated by Pelagius, that rejected the concept of original sin and maintained that the individual takes the initial steps towards salvation by his own efforts and not by the help of divine grace.
pelagic	ety	C17: from Latin pelagicus, from pelagus, from Greek pelagos sea
pelagic	1.
	syl	pe+lag+ic
	pron	<pe1l@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the open sea.
	exam	1	pelagic whaling.
pelagic	2.
	syl	pe+lag+ic
	pron	<pe1l@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of marine life
	def	living or occurring in the upper waters of open sea.
pelagic	3.
	syl	pe+lag+ic
	pron	<pe1l@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of geological formations
	def	derived from material that has fallen to the bottom from the upper waters of the sea.
Pelagius	0.
	syl	Pe:la:gi:us
	pron	<pe1lAJi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??360-??420 #7a.d., British monk, who originated the body of doctrines known as Pelagianism and was condemned for heresy (1417).
Pelagian	sub
	head	Pelagius
	syl	Pe+1la+gi:an
	pos	n. adj.
pelargonic acid	0.
	syl	pel+ar+gon+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pel*1gonik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nonanoic acid}.
pelargonium	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek pelargos stork, on the model of #7geranium ; from the likeness of the seed vessels to a stork's bill
pelargonium	0.
	syl	pel+ar+go+ni:um
	pron	<2pel*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the chiefly southern African geraniaceous genus having circular or lobed leaves and red, pink, or white aromatic flowers: includes many cultivated geraniums.
Pelasgian	1.
	syl	Pe+las+gi:an
	pron	<pe1l@zJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the pre-Hellenic peoples (the {Pelasgi}) who inhabited Greece and the islands and coasts of the Aegean Sea before the arrival of the Bronze Age Greeks.
Pelasgian	2.
	syl	Pe+las+gi:an
	pron	<pe1l@zJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to these peoples.
Pel'e	0.
	syl	Pe:l*'e
	pron	<1pelA>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1940, Brazilian footballer.
pelecypod	ety	C19: from Greek pelekus hatchet+-#7pod 
pelecypod	0.
	syl	pe+lec:y+pod
	pron	<pi1lesi2pod>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for { {bivalve} (senses 1, 2)}.
Mount	infl
	head	Pel'ee
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Pel'ee	0.
	syl	Pe+l*'ee
	pron	<p*1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in the West Indies, in N Martinique: erupted in 1902, killing every person but one in the town of St. Pierre. Height: 1463 m (4800 ft.).
pelerine	ety	C18: from French p*`elerine, feminine of p*`elerin #7pilgrim, that is, a pilgrim's cape
pelerine	0.
	syl	pel+er+ine
	pron	<1pel*2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's narrow cape with long pointed ends in front.
Pele's hair	ety	C20: translation of Hawaiian lauoho-o Pele, from Pele, name of the goddess of volcanoes
Pele's hair	0.
	syl	Pe:le's hair
	pron	<1pAlAz>, <1pElEz>
	pos	n.
	def	fine threads of volcanic rock material formed from molten lava by the action of wind, explosion, etc.
Peleus	0.
	syl	Pel:e:us
	pron	<1peli*s>, <1pEli*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of the Myrmidons; father of Achilles.
Pelew Islands	0.
	syl	Pe+lew Is+lands
	pron	<pE1lu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name of the {Palau Islands}.
pelf	ety	C14: from Old French pelfre booty; related to Latin pil*_are to despoil
pelf	0.
	syl	pelf
	pron	<pelf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contemptuous.
	def	money or wealth, esp. if dishonestly acquired; lucre.
pelham	ety	probably from the proper name Pelham 
pelham	0.
	syl	pel+ham
	pron	<1pel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's bit for a double bridle, less severe than a curb but more severe than a snaffle.
Pelias	0.
	syl	Pe:li:as
	pron	<1pEli2@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Poseidon and Tyro. He feared his nephew Jason and sent him to recover the Golden Fleece, hoping he would not return.
pelican	ety	Old English pellican, from Late Latin pelic*_anus, from Greek pelek*_an; perhaps related to Greek pelekus axe, perhaps from the shape of the bird's bill; compare Greek pelekas woodpecker
pelican	0.
	syl	pel:i+can
	pron	<1pelik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the tropical and warm water family such as ({white pelican}) : order They have a long straight flattened bill, with a distensible pouch for engulfing fish.
pelican crossing	ety	C20: from pe (destrian) li (ght) con (trolled) crossing, with -con adapted to -can of pelican 
pelican crossing	0.
	syl	pel:i+can cross+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a type of road crossing marked by black and white stripes or by two rows of metal studs and consisting of a pedestrian-operated traffic-light system.
Pelion	0.
	syl	Pe+li+on
	pron	<1pEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NE Greece, in E Thessaly. In Greek mythology it was the home of the centaurs. Height: 1548 m (5079 ft.). Modern Greek name: {P*'ilion}.
pelisse	ety	C18: via Old French from Medieval Latin pellicia cloak, from Latin pellis skin
pelisse	1.
	syl	pe+lisse
	pron	<pe1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a fur-trimmed cloak.
pelisse	2.
	syl	pe+lisse
	pron	<pe1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-waisted loose coat, usually fur-trimmed, worn esp. by women in the early 19th century.
pelite	ety	C19: from Greek p*_elos mud
pelite	0.
	syl	pe+lite
	pron	<1pElIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any argillaceous rock such as shale.
pelitic	sub
	head	pelite
	syl	pe+lit+ic
	pron	<pi1litik>
	pos	adj.
Pella	0.
	syl	Pel+la
	pron	<1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in N Greece: the capital of Macedonia under Philip II.
pellagra	ety	C19: via Italian from pelle skin+ -agra, from Greek agra paroxysm
pellagra	0.
	syl	pel+la+gra
	pron	<p*1lAgr*>, <-1l@->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a disease caused by a dietary deficiency of niacin, characterized by burning or itching often followed by scaling of the skin, inflammation of the mouth, diarrhoea, mental impairment, etc.
pellagrous	sub
	head	pellagra
	syl	pel+1la+grous
	pos	adj.
Pelles	0.
	syl	Pel:les
	pron	<1pelEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the father of Elaine and one of the searchers for the Holy Grail.
pellet	ety	C14: from Old French pelote, from Vulgar Latin pilota (unattested), from Latin pila ball
pellet	1.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round ball, esp. of compressed matter.
	exam	1	a wax pellet.
pellet	2.a.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation bullet used in toy guns.
pellet	2.b.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of small shot.
pellet	3.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone ball formerly used as a catapult or cannon missile.
pellet	4.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cast, casting}. a mass of undigested food, including bones, fur, feathers, etc., that is regurgitated by certain birds, esp. birds of prey.
pellet	5.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pill.
pellet	6.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised area on coins and carved or moulded ornaments.
pellet	7.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with pellets.
pellet	8.
	syl	pel+let
	pron	<1pelit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or form into pellets.
Pierre Joseph	infl
	head	Pelletier
	syl	Pierre Jo:seph
	pron	<pje:r> <Zo1zef>
	pos	n.
Pelletier	0.
	syl	Pelle:tier
	pron	French <pel1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	1788-1842, French chemist, who isolated quinine, chlorophyll, and other chemical substances.
pellicle	ety	C16: via French from Latin pellicula, from pellis skin
pellicle	1.
	syl	pel+li+cle
	pron	<1pelikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin skin or film.
pellicle	2.
	syl	pel+li+cle
	pron	<1pelikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard protective outer layer of certain protozoans, such as those of the genus
pellicle	3.a.
	syl	pel+li+cle
	pron	<1pelikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin outer layer of a mushroom cap.
pellicle	3.b.
	syl	pel+li+cle
	pron	<1pelikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a growth on the surface of a liquid culture.
pellicle	4.
	syl	pel+li+cle
	pron	<1pelikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the thin layer of emulsion covering a plate, film, or paper.
pellicular	sub
	head	pellicle
	syl	pel+lic:u+lar
	pron	<pe1likjul*>
	pos	adj.
pellitory	ety	C16 peletre, from Old French piretre, from Latin pyrethrum from Greek purethron, from pur fire, from the hot pungent taste of the root
pellitories	infl
	head	pellitory
	syl	pel+li+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pellitory	1.
	syl	pel+li+to:ry
	pron	<1pelit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various urticaceous plants of the S and W European genus esp. ({pellitory-of-the-wall} or {wall pellitory}) , that grow in crevices and have long narrow leaves and small pink flowers.
pellitory of Spain	2.
	head	pellitory
	syl	pellitory of Spain.
	def	a small Mediterranean plant, the root of which contains an oil formerly used to relieve toothache: family (composites).
pell-mell	ety	C16: from Old French pesle-mesle, jingle based on mesler to #7meddle 
pell-mell	1.
	syl	pell-mell
	pron	<1pel1mel>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a confused headlong rush.
	exam	1	the hounds ran pell-mell into the yard.
pell-mell	2.
	syl	pell-mell
	pron	<1pel1mel>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a disorderly manner.
	exam	1	the things were piled pell-mell in the room.
pell-mell	3.
	syl	pell-mell
	pron	<1pel1mel>
	pos	adj.
	def	disordered; tumultuous.
	exam	1	a pell-mell rush for the exit.
pell-mell	4.
	syl	pell-mell
	pron	<1pel1mel>
	pos	n.
	def	disorder; confusion.
pellucid	ety	C17: from Latin pell*_ucidus, variant of perl*_ucidus, from perl*_uc*_ere to shine through, from per through+ l*_uc*_ere to shine
pellucid	1.
	syl	pel+lu+cid
	pron	<pe1lu:sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	transparent or translucent.
pellucid	2.
	syl	pel+lu+cid
	pron	<pe1lu:sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely clear in style and meaning; limpid.
pellucidly	sub
	head	pellucid
	syl	pel+1lu+cid+ly
	pos	adv.
pellucidity	sub
	head	pellucid
	or	pellucidness
	syl	pel+lu+1cid+i:ty
	pos	n.
pellucidness	sub
	head	pellucid
	or	pellucidity
	syl	pel+1lu+cid+ness
	pos	n.
Pelmanism	ety	named after the Pelman Institute, founded in London in 1898
Pelmanism	1.
	syl	Pel+man+ism
	pron	<1pelm*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of training to improve the memory.
Pelmanism	2.
	syl	Pel+man+ism
	pron	<1pelm*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	Also called: {pairs}, (esp. U.S.) {concentration}. a memory card game in which a pack of cards is spread out face down and players try to turn up pairs with the same number.
pelmet	ety	C19: probably from French palmette palm-leaf decoration on cornice moulding; see #7palmette 
pelmet	0.
	syl	pel+met
	pron	<1pelmit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental drapery or board fixed above a window to conceal the curtain rail.
Peloponnese	0.
	syl	Pel:o+pon+nese
	pron	<2pel*p*1nEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the S peninsula of Greece, joined to central Greece by the Isthmus of Corinth: chief cities in ancient times were Sparta and Corinth, now Patras. Pop.: 986912 (1971). Area: 21439 sq. km (8361 sq. miles). Medieval name: {Morea}. Greek name: {Peloponnesos}. Also called: {Peloponnesus}.
Peloponnesian	sub
	head	Peloponnese
	syl	Pel:o+pon+ne+sian
	pron	<2pel*p*1nES*n>
	pos	adj.
Peloponnesian War	0.
	syl	Pel:o+pon+ne+sian War
	pos	n.
	def	a war fought for supremacy in Greece from 431 to 404 #7b.c., in which Athens and her allies were defeated by the league centred on Sparta.
Pelops	0.
	syl	Pe:lops
	pron	<1pElops>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Tantalus, who as a child was killed by his father and served up as a meal for the gods.
peloria	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek pel*_oros, from pel*_or monster
peloria	0.
	syl	pe+lo+ri:a
	pron	<pe1lc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the abnormal production of regular flowers in a plant of a species that usually produces irregular flowers.
peloric	sub
	head	peloria
	syl	pe+lor+ic
	pron	<pe1lc:rik>, <-1lo->
	pos	adj.
pelorus	ety	of uncertain origin, perhaps from Latin Pel*_orus a dangerous Sicilian promontory, now called Cape Faro
peloruses	infl
	head	pelorus
	syl	pe+lo+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pelorus	0.
	syl	pe+lo+rus
	pron	<pi1lc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gyrocompass over which two sight vanes are mounted for measuring the relative bearings of observed points.
pelota	ety	C19: from Spanish: ball, from Old French pelote; see #7pellet 
pelota	0.
	syl	pe+lo+ta
	pron	<p*1lot*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various games played in Spain, Spanish America, SW France, etc., by two players who use a basket strapped to their wrists to propel a ball against a specially marked wall.
Pelotas	0.
	syl	Pe+lo+tas
	pron	Portuguese <pA1lctas>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Brazil, in Rio Grande do Sul on the Canal de S?~ao Gon*,calo. Pop.: 150278 (1970).
pelt	ety	C15: of uncertain origin, perhaps from #7pellet 
pelt	H1.1.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw (missiles, etc.) at (a person, etc.).
pelt	H1.2.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hurl (insults, etc.) at (a person, etc.).
pelt	H1.3.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by along, etc.
	def	to move rapidly; hurry.
pelt	H1.4.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to rain heavily.
pelt	H1.5.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow.
pelt	H1.6.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	n.
	def	speed (esp. in the phrase {at full pelt}) .
pelter	sub
	head	pelt
	syl	pelt+er
	pos	n.
pelt	ety	C15: perhaps back formation from #7peltry 
pelt	H2.1.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a fur-bearing animal, such as a mink, esp. when it has been removed from the carcass.
pelt	H2.2.
	syl	pelt
	pron	<pelt>
	pos	n.
	def	the hide of an animal, stripped of hair and ready for tanning.
peltast	ety	C17: from Latin peltasta, from Greek peltast*_es soldier equipped with a pelta small leather shield
peltast	0.
	syl	pel+tast
	pron	<1pelt@st>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a lightly armed foot soldier.
peltate	ety	C18: from Latin pelt*_atus equipped with a pelta small shield; see #7peltast 
peltate	0.
	syl	pel+tate
	pron	<1peltAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having the stalk attached to the centre of the lower surface.
peltately	sub
	head	peltate
	syl	pel+tate+ly
	pos	adv.
peltation	sub
	head	peltate
	syl	pel+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
Peltier effect	ety	C19: named after Jean Peltier (1785-1845), French physicist, who discovered it
Peltier effect	0.
	syl	Pel:ti:er ef+fect
	pron	<1pelti2A>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the production of heat at either junction of a thermocouple when a current is passed around the thermocouple circuit. The heat produced is additional to the heat arising from the resistance of the wires. Compare {Seebeck effect}.
Peltier element	0.
	syl	Pel:ti:er el+e:ment
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device consisting of metal strips between which alternate strips of n-type and p-type semiconductors are connected. Passage of a current causes heat to be absorbed from one set of metallic strips and emitted from the other by the Peltier effect.
peltry	ety	C15: from Old French peleterie collection of pelts, from Latin pilus hair
peltries	infl
	head	peltry
	syl	pelt+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peltry	0.
	syl	pelt+ry
	pron	<1peltri>
	pos	n.
	def	the pelts of animals collectively.
pelvic	0.
	syl	pel+vic
	pron	<1pelvik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, near, or relating to the pelvis.
pelvic fin	0.
	syl	pel+vic fin
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of fins attached to the pelvic girdle of fishes that help to control the direction of movement during locomotion.
arch	alt
	head	pelvic girdle
	or	pelvic girdle
	syl	arch
	pos	n.
pelvic girdle	0.
	or	arch
	syl	pel+vic gir+dle
	pos	n.
	def	the skeletal structure supporting the lower limbs in man and the hind limbs or corresponding parts in other vertebrates.
pelvis	ety	C17: from Latin: basin, laver
pelvises	infl
	head	pelvis
	or	pelves
	syl	pel+vis:es
	pron	<-vEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pelves	infl
	head	pelvis
	or	pelvises
	syl	pel+ves
	pron	<-vEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pelvis	1.
	syl	pel+vis
	pron	<1pelvis>
	pos	n.
	def	the large funnel-shaped structure at the lower end of the trunk of most vertebrates: in man it is formed by the hipbones and sacrum.
pelvis	2.
	syl	pel+vis
	pron	<1pelvis>
	pos	n.
	def	the bones that form this structure.
pelvis	3.
	syl	pel+vis
	pron	<1pelvis>
	pos	n.
	def	any anatomical cavity or structure shaped like a funnel or cup.
pelvis	4.
	syl	pel+vis
	pron	<1pelvis>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {renal pelvis}.
Pemba	0.
	syl	Pem+ba
	pron	<1pemb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa north of Zanzibar: part of Tanzania; produces most of the world's cloves. Chief town: Chake Chake. Pop.: 164243 (1967). Area: 984 sq. km (380 sq. miles).
Pembroke	1.
	syl	Pem+broke
	pron	<1pembruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Wales, on Milford Haven: 11th-century castle where Henry VII was born. Pop.: 14092 (1971).
Pembroke	2.
	syl	Pem+broke
	pron	<1pembruk>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller variety of corgi, usually having a docked or short tail.
Pembrokeshire	0.
	syl	Pem+broke+shire
	pron	<1pembruk2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of SW Wales, now part of Dyfed.
Pembroke table	ety	perhaps named after Mary Herbert, Countess of Pembroke (1561-1621), who originally ordered its design
Pembroke table	0.
	syl	Pem+broke ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a small table with drop leaves and often one or more drawers.
pemmican	ety	C19: from Cree pimik*^an, from pimii fat, grease
pemican	alt
	head	pemmican
	or	pemmican
	syl	pem:i+can
	pron	<1pemik*n>
	pos	n.
pemmican	0.
	or	pemican
	syl	pem+mi+can
	pron	<1pemik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pressed cake of shredded dried meat, pounded into paste with fat and berries or dried fruits, used originally by American Indians and now chiefly for emergency rations.
pemphigus	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek pemphix bubble
pemphigus	0.
	syl	pem+phi+gus
	pron	<1pemfig*s>, <pem1fI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any of a group of blistering skin diseases, esp. a potentially fatal form ({pemphigus vulgaris}) characterized by large blisters on the skin, mucous membranes of the mouth, genitals, intestines, etc., which eventually rupture and form painful denuded areas from which critical amounts of bodily protein, fluid, and blood may be lost.
pen	ety	Old English pinne, from Late Latin penna (quill) pen, from Latin: feather
pen	H1.1.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement for writing or drawing using ink, formerly consisting of a sharpened and split quill, and now of a metal nib attached to a holder. See also {ballpoint, fountain pen}.
pen	H1.2.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	the writing end of such an implement; nib.
pen	H1.3.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	style of writing.
pen	H1.4.a.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	writing as an occupation.
pen	H1.4.b.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	the written word.
	exam	1	the pen is mightier than the sword.
pen	H1.5.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	the long horny internal shell of a squid.
pens	infl
	head	pen
	syl	pens
	pos	vb.
penning	infl
	head	pen
	syl	pen+ning
	pos	vb.
penned	infl
	head	pen
	syl	penned.
	pos	vb.
pen	H1.6.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write or compose.
pen	ety	Old English penn, perhaps related to #7pin 
pen	H2.1.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure in which domestic animals are kept.
	exam	1	sheep pen.
pen	H2.2.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	any place of confinement.
pen	H2.3.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	a dock for servicing submarines, esp. one having a bombproof roof.
pens	infl
	head	pen
	syl	pens
	pos	vb.
penning	infl
	head	pen
	syl	pen+ning
	pos	vb.
penned	infl
	head	pen
	or	pent
	syl	penned
	pos	vb.
pent	infl
	head	pen
	or	penned
	syl	pent.
	pos	vb.
pen	H2.4.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enclose or keep in a pen.
pen	H3.0.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {penitentiary}.
pen	ety	C16: of unknown origin
pen	H4.0.
	syl	pen
	pron	<pen>
	pos	n.
	def	a female swan.
Pen	0.
	syl	Pen.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Peninsula.
PEN	0.
	syl	P.E.N.
	pron	<pen>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	International Association of Poets, Playwrights, Editors, Essayists, and Novelists.
penal	ety	C15: from Late Latin poen*_alis concerning punishment, from poena penalty
penal	1.
	syl	pe+nal
	pron	<1pEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, constituting, or prescribing punishment.
penal	2.
	syl	pe+nal
	pron	<1pEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	payable as a penalty.
	exam	1	a penal sum.
penal	3.
	syl	pe+nal
	pron	<1pEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	used or designated as a place of punishment.
	exam	1	a penal institution.
penally	sub
	head	penal
	syl	pe+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
penal code	0.
	syl	pe+nal code
	pos	n.
	def	the codified body of the laws in any legal system that relate to crime and its punishment.
penalise	alt
	head	penalize
	or	penalize
	syl	pe+nal+ise
	pron	<1pEn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
penalize	1.
	or	penalise
	syl	pe+nal+ize
	pron	<1pEn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose a penalty on (someone), as for breaking a law or rule.
penalize	2.
	or	penalise
	syl	pe+nal+ize
	pron	<1pEn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict a handicap or disadvantage on.
penalize	3.
	or	penalise
	syl	pe+nal+ize
	pron	<1pEn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to award a free stroke, point, or penalty against (a player or team).
penalize	4.
	or	penalise
	syl	pe+nal+ize
	pron	<1pEn*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare (an act) legally punishable; make subject to a penalty.
penalization	sub
	head	penalize
	or	penalisation
	syl	pe+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
penalisation	sub
	head	penalize
	or	penalization
	syl	pe+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
penal servitude	0.
	syl	pe+nal ser+vi+tude
	pos	n.
	usage	English criminal law. formerly
	def	the imprisonment of an offender and his subjection to hard labour. It was substituted for transportation in 1853 and abolished in 1948. Compare {hard labour}.
penalty	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin poen*_alit*_as penalty; see #7penal 
penalties	infl
	head	penalty
	syl	pen+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penalty	1.
	syl	pen+al+ty
	pron	<1penLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a legal or official punishment, such as a term of imprisonment.
penalty	2.
	syl	pen+al+ty
	pron	<1penLti>
	pos	n.
	def	some other form of punishment, such as a fine or forfeit for not fulfilling a contract.
penalty	3.
	syl	pen+al+ty
	pron	<1penLti>
	pos	n.
	def	loss, suffering, or other unfortunate result of one's own action, error, etc.
penalty	4.
	syl	pen+al+ty
	pron	<1penLti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, games, etc.
	def	a handicap awarded against a player or team for illegal play, such as a free shot at goal by the opposing team, loss of points, etc.
penalty area	0.
	syl	pen+al+ty ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	a rectangular area in front of the goal, within which the goalkeeper may handle the ball and within which a penalty is awarded for a foul by the attacking team.
penalty box	1.
	syl	pen+al+ty box
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	another name for {penalty area}.
penalty box	2.
	syl	pen+al+ty box
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	a bench for players serving time penalties.
penalty killer	0.
	syl	pen+al+ty kill+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	a good player who, when his team is shorthanded because of a penalty, is sent onto the ice to prevent the other side from scoring.
penalty rates	0.
	syl	pen+al+ty rates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	rates of pay, such as double time, paid to employees working outside normal working hours.
penance	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin paenitentia repentance; related to Latin poena penalty
penance	1.
	syl	pen+ance
	pron	<1pen*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	voluntary self-punishment to atone for a sin, crime, etc.
penance	2.
	syl	pen+ance
	pron	<1pen*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of regret for one's wrongdoings.
penance	3.a.
	syl	pen+ance
	pron	<1pen*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a punishment usually consisting of prayer, fasting, etc., undertaken voluntarily as an expression of penitence for sin.
penance	3.b.
	syl	pen+ance
	pron	<1pen*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a punishment of this kind imposed by church authority as a condition of absolution.
penance	4.
	syl	pen+ance
	pron	<1pen*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a sacrament in which repentant sinners are absolved on condition of confession of their sins to a priest and of perform?!ing a penance.
penance	5.
	syl	pen+ance
	pron	<1pen*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of ecclesiastical authorities
	def	to impose a penance upon (a sinner).
Penang	1.
	syl	Pe+nang
	pron	<pi1n@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of West Malaysia: consists of the island of Penang and the province Wellesley on the mainland, which first united administratively in 1798 as a British colony. Capital: George Town. Pop.: 773327 (1970). Area: 1031 sq. km (398 sq. miles).
Penang	2.
	syl	Pe+nang
	pron	<pi1n@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a forested island off the NW coast of Malaya, in the Strait of Malacca. Area: 293 sq. km (113 sq. miles). Former name (until about 1867): {Prince of Wales Island}.
Penang	3.
	syl	Pe+nang
	pron	<pi1n@G>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {George Town}.
penates	0.
	syl	pe+na+tes
	pron	<p*1na:tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See {lares and penates}.
pence	0.
	syl	pence
	pron	<pens>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {penny. #e Usage}. Since the decimalization of British currency and the introduction of the abbreviation {p}, as in etc., the abbreviation has tended to replace in speech, as in (@!f@$$:#!pi$:), (@!tw$elv#!pi$:), etc.
pencel	ety	C13: via Anglo-French from Old French penoncel a little #7pennon 
pensel	infl
	head	pencel
	or	pensil
	syl	pen+sel
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
pensil	infl
	head	pencel
	or	pensel
	syl	pen+sil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
pencel	0.
	syl	pen+cel
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pennon, originally one carried by a knight's squire.
penchant	ety	C17: from French, from pencher to incline, from Latin pend*_ere to be suspended
penchant	0.
	syl	pen+chant
	pron	<1penC*nt>, French <p?~a1S?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	strong inclination or liking; bent or taste.
Penki	alt
	head	Penchi
	or	Penchi
	syl	Pen+ki
	pron	<1pen1CE>
	pos	n.
Penchi	0.
	or	Penki
	syl	Pen+chi
	pron	<1pen1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE China, in S Liaoning province. Pop.: 600000 (1970 est.).
pencil	ety	C14: from Old French pincel, from Latin p*_enicillus painter's brush, from p*_eniculus a little tail, from p*_enis tail
pencil	1.a.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin cylindrical instrument used for writing, drawing, etc., consisting of a central rod of graphite either encased in wood and sharpened or held in a mechanical metal device.
pencil	1.b.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pencil drawing.
pencil	2.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
	def	something similar in shape or function.
	exam	1	a styptic pencil.
pencil	3.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow set of lines or rays, such as light rays, diverging from or converging to a point.
pencil	4.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an artist's individual style or technique in drawing.
pencils	infl
	head	pencil
	or	pencils
	syl	pen+cils
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
pencilling	infl
	head	pencil
	or	penciling
	syl	pen+cil+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pencilled	infl
	head	pencil
	or	penciled
	syl	pen+cilled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
penciling	infl
	head	pencil
	or	pencilling
	syl	pen+cil+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
penciled	infl
	head	pencil
	or	pencilled
	syl	pen+ciled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
pencil	5.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw, colour, or write with a pencil.
pencil	6.
	syl	pen+cil
	pron	<1pensL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark with a pencil.
penciller	sub
	head	pencil
	or	penciler
	syl	pen+cil+ler
	pos	n.
penciler	sub
	head	pencil
	or	penciller
	syl	pen+cil+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pend	ety	C15: from Latin pend*_ere to hang; related to Latin pendere to suspend
pend	1.
	syl	pend
	pron	<pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to await judgment or settlement.
pend	2.
	syl	pend
	pron	<pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to hang; depend.
pendant	ety	C14: from Old French, from pendre to hang, from Latin pend*_ere to hang down; related to Latin pendere to hang, pondus weight, Greek span to pull
pendant	1.a.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament that hangs from a piece of jewellery.
pendant	1.b.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a necklace with such an ornament.
pendant	2.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hanging light, esp. a chandelier.
pendant	3.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved ornament that is suspended from a ceiling or roof.
pendant	4.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that matches or complements something else.
pendant	5.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pennant}. a length of wire or rope secured at one end to a mast or spar and having a block or other fitting at the lower end. {~}
pendant	6.
	syl	pen+dant
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {pendent}.
pendent	ety	C15: from Old French pendant, from pendre to hang; see #7pendant 
pendent	1.
	syl	pen+dent
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dangling.
pendent	2.
	syl	pen+dent
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	jutting.
pendent	3.
	syl	pen+dent
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a grammatical construction
	def	incomplete.
	exam	1	a pendent nominative is a construction having no verb.
pendent	4.
	syl	pen+dent
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {pending}.
pendent	5.
	syl	pen+dent
	pron	<1pend*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {pendant}.
pendency	sub
	head	pendent
	syl	pen+den+cy
	pos	n.
pendently	sub
	head	pendent
	syl	pen+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
pendente lite	ety	Latin, literally: with litigation pending
pendente lite	0.
	syl	pen+den+te li:te
	pron	<pen1denti> <1lIti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	while a suit is pending.
pendentive	ety	C18: from French pendentif, from Latin pendens hanging, from pendere to hang
pendentive	0.
	syl	pen+den+tive
	pron	<pen1dentiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four triangular sections of vaulting with concave sides, positioned at a corner of a rectangular space to support a circular or polygonal dome.
Krzystof	infl
	head	Penderecki
	syl	Krzy:stof
	pron	<1kSiStcf>
	pos	n.
Penderecki	0.
	syl	Pen:de:rec:ki
	pron	Polish <2pende1retski>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, Polish composer, noted for his highly individual orchestration. His works include for strings (1960), (1962), and the (1963-66).
pending	1.
	syl	pend+ing
	pron	<1pendiG>
	pos	prep.
	def	while waiting for or anticipating.
pending	2.
	syl	pend+ing
	pron	<1pendiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not yet decided, confirmed, or finished.
	exam	1	what are the matters pending??
pending	3.
	syl	pend+ing
	pron	<1pendiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	imminent.
	exam	1	these developments have been pending for some time.
pendragon	ety	Welsh, literally: head dragon
pendragon	0.
	syl	pen+drag:on
	pron	<pen1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supreme war chief or leader of the ancient Britons.
pendragonship	sub
	head	pendragon
	syl	pen+1drag:on+2ship
	pos	n.
pendulous	ety	C17: from Latin pendulus, from pend*_ere to hang down
pendulous	1.
	syl	pen+du+lous
	pron	<1pendjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hanging downwards, esp. so as to swing from side to side.
pendulous	2.
	syl	pen+du+lous
	pron	<1pendjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in a state of indecision; vacillating.
pendulously	sub
	head	pendulous
	syl	pen+du+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
pendulum	ety	C17: from Latin pendulus #7pendulous 
pendulum	1.
	syl	pen+du+lum
	pron	<1pendjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a body mounted so that it can swing freely under the influence of gravity. It is either a bob hung on a light thread ({simple pendulum}) or a more complex structure ({compound pendulum}) .
pendulum	2.
	syl	pen+du+lum
	pron	<1pendjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	such a device used to regulate a clockwork mechanism.
pendulum	3.
	syl	pen+du+lum
	pron	<1pendjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something that changes its position, attitude, etc. fairly regularly.
	exam	1	the pendulum of public opinion.
pene-	ety	from Latin paene 
Penelope	0.
	syl	Pe:nel:o:pe
	pron	<p*1nel*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Odysseus, who remained true to him during his long absence despite the importunities of many suitors.
peneplain	ety	C19: from #7pene -#7+plain %1
peneplane	alt
	head	peneplain
	or	peneplain
	syl	pe+ne:plane
	pron	<1pEni2plAn>, <2pEni1plAn>
	pos	n.
peneplain	0.
	or	peneplane
	syl	pe+ne:plain
	pron	<1pEni2plAn>, <2pEni1plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively flat land surface produced by a long period of erosion.
peneplanation	sub
	head	peneplain
	syl	pe+ne:pla+1na+tion
	pos	n.
penetralia	ety	C17: from Latin, from penetr*_alis inner, from penetr*_are to #7penetrate 
penetralia	1.
	syl	pen+e:tra+li:a
	pron	<2peni1trAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the innermost parts.
penetralia	2.
	syl	pen+e:tra+li:a
	pron	<2peni1trAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	secret matters.
penetralian	sub
	head	penetralia
	syl	pen+e:1tra+li:an
	pos	adj.
penetrance	0.
	syl	pen+e:trance
	pron	<1penitr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the percentage frequency with which a gene exhibits its effect.
penetrant	1.
	syl	pen+e:trant
	pron	<1penitr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp; penetrating.
penetrant	2.
	syl	pen+e:trant
	pron	<1penitr*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance that lowers the surface tension of a liquid and thus causes it to penetrate or be absorbed more easily.
penetrant	3.
	syl	pen+e:trant
	pron	<1penitr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that penetrates.
penetrate	ety	C16: from Latin penetr*_are; related to penitus inner, and penus the interior of a house
penetrate	1.
	syl	pen+e:trate
	pron	<1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to find or force a way into or through (something); pierce; enter.
penetrate	2.
	syl	pen+e:trate
	pron	<1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to diffuse through (a substance, etc.); permeate.
penetrate	3.
	syl	pen+e:trate
	pron	<1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to see through.
	exam	1	their eyes could not penetrate the fog.
penetrate	4.
	syl	pen+e:trate
	pron	<1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a man
	def	to insert the penis into the vagina of (a woman).
penetrate	5.
	syl	pen+e:trate
	pron	<1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grasp the meaning of (a principle, etc.).
penetrate	6.
	syl	pen+e:trate
	pron	<1peni2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be understood.
	exam	1	his face lit up as the new idea penetrated.
penetrable	sub
	head	penetrate
	syl	pen+e:tra:ble
	pos	adj.
penetrability	sub
	head	penetrate
	syl	pen+e:tra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
penetrably	sub
	head	penetrate
	syl	pen+e:tra:bly
	pos	adv.
penetrator	sub
	head	penetrate
	syl	pen+e:2tra+tor
	pos	n.
penetrating	0.
	syl	pen+e:trat+ing
	pron	<1peni2trAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to or able to penetrate.
	exam	1	a penetrating mind;
	exam	2	a penetrating voice.
penetratingly	sub
	head	penetrating
	syl	pen+e:2trat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
penetration	1.
	syl	pen+e:tra+tion
	pron	<2peni1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of penetrating.
penetration	2.
	syl	pen+e:tra+tion
	pron	<2peni1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or power to penetrate.
penetration	3.
	syl	pen+e:tra+tion
	pron	<2peni1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	keen insight or per?!ception.
penetration	4.
	syl	pen+e:tra+tion
	pron	<2peni1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an offensive manoeuvre that breaks through an en?!emy's defensive position.
penetration	5.
	syl	pen+e:tra+tion
	pron	<2peni1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {depth of field}.
Peneus	0.
	syl	Pe+ne:us
	pron	<pi1nE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the {Salambria}.
pen friend	0.
	syl	pen friend
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pen pal}.
P'eng-hu	0.
	syl	P'eng-hu
	pron	<1peG1hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Chinese name for the {Pescadores}.
pengo	ety	from Hungarian, from pengeni to sound
pengo s	infl
	head	pengo
	syl	pen+g*"o+800622 s.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pengo	0.
	syl	pen+g*"o
	pron	<1peGgR:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the standard monetary unit of Hungary, replaced by the forint in 1946.
Pang-fou	alt
	head	Pengpu
	or	Pengpu
	syl	Pang-fou
	pos	n.
Pengpu	0.
	or	Pang-fou
	syl	Peng+pu
	pron	<1peG1pu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in Anhwei province. Pop.: 253000 (1953).
penguin	ety	C16: perhaps from Welsh pen gwyn, from pen head+ gwyn white
penguin	1.
	syl	pen+guin
	pron	<1peGgwin>
	pos	n.
	def	any flightless marine bird, such as (king penguin) and ({Ad*'elie penguin}) , of the order of cool southern, esp. Antarctic, regions: they have wings modified as flippers, webbed feet, and feathers lacking barbs. See also {emperor penguin}.
penguin	2.
	syl	pen+guin
	pron	<1peGgwin>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {great auk}.
penicillate	ety	C19: from Latin p*_enicillus brush, #7pencil 
penicillate	0.
	syl	pen:i+cil+late
	pron	<2peni1silit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or resembling one or more tufts of fine hairs.
	exam	1	a penicillate caterpillar.
penicillately	sub
	head	penicillate
	syl	pen:i+1cil+late+ly
	pos	adv.
penicillation	sub
	head	penicillate
	syl	pen:i+cil+1la+tion
	pos	n.
penicillin	ety	C20: from #7penicillium 
penicillin	0.
	syl	pen:i+cil+lin
	pron	<2peni1silin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic with powerful bacteriostatic action, used to treat pneumonia, gonorrhoea, and infections caused by streptococci and staphylococci: obtained from the fungus esp. Formula: R-C\9H\1\1N\2O\4S where R is one of several side chains.
penicillium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin p*_enicillus tuft of hairs; named from the tufted appearance of the sporangia of this fungus
penicilliums	infl
	head	penicillium
	or	penicillia
	syl	pen:i+cil+li:ums
	pron	<-1sili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penicillia	infl
	head	penicillium
	or	penicilliums
	syl	pen:i+cil+li:a
	pron	<-1sili*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penicillium	0.
	syl	pen:i+cil+li:um
	pron	<2peni1sili*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any ascomycetous saprophytic fungus of the genus which commonly grow as a green or blue mould on stale food: some species are used in cheesemaking and others as a source of penicillin.
penile	0.
	syl	pe+nile
	pron	<1pEnIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the penis.
penillion	ety	from Welsh: verses, plural of penill verse, stanza
pennillion	alt
	head	penillion
	or	penillion
	syl	pen+nil+li+on
	pron	<pi1nili*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penill	infl
	head	penillion
	syl	pe+nill
	pron	<pi1nil>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
penillion	0.
	or	pennillion
	syl	pe+nil+li+on
	pron	<pi1nili*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Welsh art or practice of singing poetry in counterpoint to a traditional melody played on the harp.
peninsula	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: almost an island, from paene #7pene -#7+ insula island
peninsula	0.
	syl	pen+in+su+la
	pron	<pi1ninsjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip of land projecting into a sea or lake from the mainland.
peninsular	sub
	head	peninsula
	syl	pen+1in+su+lar
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Peninsula
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Peninsula	0.
	syl	Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {Iberian Peninsula}.
Peninsular War	0.
	syl	Pen+in+su+lar War
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1808-14) fought in the Iberian Peninsula by British, Portuguese, and Spanish forces against the French: part of the Napoleonic Wars.
peninsulate	0.
	syl	pen+in+su+late
	pron	<pi1ninsju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (land) to become peninsular.
penis	ety	C17: from Latin: penis
penises	infl
	head	penis
	or	penes
	syl	pe+nis:es
	pron	<-nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penes	infl
	head	penis
	or	penises
	syl	pe+nes
	pron	<-nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penis	0.
	syl	pe+nis
	pron	<1pEnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the male organ of copulation in higher vertebrates, also used for urine excretion in many mammals.
penis envy	0.
	syl	pe+nis en:vy
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a Freudian concept in which envy of the penis is postulated as the cause for some of the characteristics of femininity.
penitent	ety	C14: from Church Latin paenit*_ens regretting, from paenit*_ere to repent, of obscure origin
penitent	1.
	syl	pen:i+tent
	pron	<1penit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling regret for one's sins; repentant.
penitent	2.
	syl	pen:i+tent
	pron	<1penit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is penitent.
penitent	3.a.
	syl	pen:i+tent
	pron	<1penit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who repents his sins and seeks forgiveness for them.
penitent	3.b.
	syl	pen:i+tent
	pron	<1penit*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a person who confesses his sins to a priest and submits to a penance imposed by him.
penitence	sub
	head	penitent
	syl	pen:i+tence
	pos	n.
penitently	sub
	head	penitent
	syl	pen:i+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
penitential	1.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tial
	pron	<2peni1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, showing, or constituting penance.
penitential	2.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tial
	pron	<2peni1tenS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a book or compilation of instructions for confessors.
penitential	3.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tial
	pron	<2peni1tenS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {penitent} (senses 2, 3).
penitentially	sub
	head	penitential
	syl	pen:i+1ten+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
penitentiary	ety	C15 (meaning also: an officer dealing with penances): from Medieval Latin poenit*_enti*_arius, from Latin paenit*_ens #7penitent 
penitentiaries	infl
	head	penitentiary
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penitentiary	1.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a state prison.
penitentiary	2.a.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a cleric appointed to supervise the administration of the sacrament of penance in a particular area.
penitentiary	2.b.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a priest who has special faculties to absolve particu?!larly grave sins.
penitentiary	2.c.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a cardinal who presides over a tribunal that decides all matters affecting the sacrament of penance.
penitentiary	2.d.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	this tribunal itself.
penitentiary	3.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {penitential}.
penitentiary	4.
	syl	pen:i+ten+tia+ry
	pron	<2peni1tenS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an offence
	def	punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary.
Penki	0.
	syl	Pen+ki
	pron	<1pen1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Penchi}.
penknives	infl
	head	penknife
	syl	pen+knives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penknife	0.
	syl	pen+knife
	pron	<1pen2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle; pocketknife.
penmen	infl
	head	penman
	syl	pen+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penman	1.
	syl	pen+man
	pron	<1penm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in handwriting.
penman	2.
	syl	pen+man
	pron	<1penm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes by hand in a specified way.
	exam	1	a bad penman.
penman	3.
	syl	pen+man
	pron	<1penm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an author.
penman	4.
	syl	pen+man
	pron	<1penm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a scribe.
penmanship	0.
	syl	pen+man+ship
	pron	<1penm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	style or technique of writing by hand. Also called: {calligraphy}.
William	1.
	head	Penn
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1644-1718, English Quaker and founder of Pennsylvania.
Arthur	2.
	head	Penn
	syl	Ar:thur.
	def	born 1922, U.S. film director: films include (1967), (1969), (1970), (1976); and (1978).
Penn	0.
	syl	Penn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Pennsylvania.
penna	ety	Latin: feather
pennae	infl
	head	penna
	syl	pen+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penna	0.
	syl	pen+na
	pron	<1pen*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any large feather that has a vane and forms part of the main plumage of a bird.
pennaceous	sub
	head	penna
	syl	pen+na+ceous
	pron	<pe1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
pen name	0.
	syl	pen name
	pos	n.
	def	an author's pseudonym. Also called: {nom de plume}.
pennant	ety	C17: probably a blend of #7pendant and #7pennon 
pennant	1.
	syl	pen+nant
	pron	<1pen*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pennon, esp. one flown from vessels as identification or for signalling.
pennant	2.a.
	syl	pen+nant
	pron	<1pen*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a flag serving as an emblem of championship in certain sports.
pennant	2.b.
	syl	pen+nant
	pron	<1pen*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	pennant cricket.
pennant	3.
	syl	pen+nant
	pron	<1pen*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {pendant} (sense 5).
pennate	ety	C19: from Latin penn*_atus, from penna wing
pennated	alt
	head	pennate
	or	pennate
	syl	pen+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
pennate	1.
	or	pennated
	syl	pen+nate
	pron	<1penAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having feathers, wings, or winglike structures.
pennate	2.
	or	pennated
	syl	pen+nate
	pron	<1penAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another word for {pinnate}.
penni	ety	Finnish, from Low German pennig #7penny 
pennia	infl
	head	penni
	or	pennis
	syl	pen+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pennis	infl
	head	penni
	or	pennia
	syl	pen+nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penni	0.
	syl	pen+ni
	pron	<1peni>
	pos	n.
	def	a Finnish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a markka.
penniless	0.
	syl	pen+ni+less
	pron	<1penilis>
	pos	adj.
	def	very poor; almost totally without money.
pennilessly	sub
	head	penniless
	syl	pen+ni+less+ly
	pos	adv.
pennilessness	sub
	head	penniless
	syl	pen+ni+less+ness
	pos	n.
Pennine Alps	0.
	syl	Pen+nine Alps
	pron	<1penIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of the Alps between Switzerland and Italy. Highest peak: Monte Rosa, 4634 m (15204 ft.).
Pennines	0.
	syl	Pen+nines
	pron	<1penInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a system of hills in England, extend?!ing from the Cheviot Hills in the north to the River Trent in the south: forms the watershed for the main rivers of N England. Highest peak: Cross Fell, 893 m (2930 ft.). Also called: (the) {Pennine Chain}.
Pennine Way	0.
	syl	Pen+nine Way
	pos	n.
	def	a footpath extending from Edale, Derbyshire, for 402 km (250 miles) to Kirk Yetholm, Roxburghshire.
penninite	ety	C20: from German Pennin Pennine (Alps)+#7ite %1
penninite	0.
	syl	pen+ni+nite
	pron	<1peni2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bluish-green variety of chlorite occurring in the form of thick crystals.
pennon	ety	C14: via Old French ultimately from Latin penna feather
pennon	1.
	syl	pen+non
	pron	<1pen*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a long flag, often tapering and rounded, divided, or pointed at the end, originally a knight's personal flag.
pennon	2.
	syl	pen+non
	pron	<1pen*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tapering or triangular flag borne on a ship or boat.
pennon	3.
	syl	pen+non
	pron	<1pen*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for {wing}.
pennoncel	ety	C14: from Old French penoncel a little #7pennon 
penoncel	alt
	head	pennoncel
	or	pennoncel
	syl	pen+on+cel
	pron	<1pen*n2sel>
	pos	n.
pennoncel	0.
	or	penoncel
	syl	pen+non+cel
	pron	<1pen*n2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pencel}.
Pennsylvania	0.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:a
	pron	<2pensil1vAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S.: almost wholly in the Appalachians, with the Allegheny Plateau to the west and a plain in the southeast; the second most important U.S. state for manufacturing. Capital: Harrisburg. Pop.: 11793909 (1970). Area: 116462 sq. km (44966 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Pa., Penn., Penna}., or (with zip code) {PA}
Pennsylvania Dutch	1.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:a Dutch
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Pennsylvania German}. a dialect of German spoken in E Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Dutch	2.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:a Dutch
	pos	n.
	mod	preceded by the; functioning as; pl.
	def	a group of German-speaking people in E Pennsylvania, descended from 18th-century settlers from SW Germany and Switzerland.
Pennsylvanian	1.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:an
	pron	<2pensil1vAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvanian	2.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:an
	pron	<2pensil1vAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in North America
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the upper of two divisions of the Carboniferous period (see also { {Mississippian} (sense 2))}, which lasted 30 million years, during which coal measures were formed.
Pennsylvanian	3.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:an
	pron	<2pensil1vAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of the state of Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvanian	4.
	syl	Penn+syl+va+ni:an
	pron	<2pensil1vAni*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the Pennsylvanian period or rock system, equivalent to the Upper Carboniferous of Europe.
penny	ety	Old English penig, pening; related to Old Saxon penni (n) g, Old High German pfeni (n) c, German Pfennig 
pennies	infl
	head	penny
	or	pence
	syl	pen+nies
	pron	<pens>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pence	infl
	head	penny
	or	pennies
	syl	pence
	pron	<pens>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penny	1.
	syl	pen+ny
	pron	<1peni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {new penny}. a bronze coin having a value equal to one hundredth of a pound. Abbrev.: {p}.
penny	2.
	syl	pen+ny
	pron	<1peni>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. before 1971
	def	a bronze or copper coin having a value equal to one twelfth of a shilling or one two-hundred-and-fortieth of a pound. Symbol.
pennies 	infl
	head	penny
	syl	pen+nies .
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penny	3.
	syl	pen+ny
	pron	<1peni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a cent.
penny	4.
	syl	pen+ny
	pron	<1peni>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin of similar value, as used in several other countries.
penny	5.
	syl	pen+ny
	pron	<1peni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	the least amount of money.
	exam	1	I don't have a penny.
a bad penny	6.
	head	penny
	syl	a bad penny.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	an objectionable person or thing.
a pretty penny	7.
	head	penny
	syl	a pretty penny.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a considerable sum of money.
spend a penny	8.
	head	penny
	syl	spend a penny.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to urinate.
the penny dropped	9.
	head	penny
	syl	the penny dropped.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	the explanation of something was finally realized.
penny-a-liner	0.
	syl	pen:ny-a-lin:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a hack writer or journalist.
penny arcade	0.
	syl	pen+ny ar+cade
	pos	n.
	def	a public place with various coin-operated machines for entertainment.
Penny Black	0.
	syl	Pen+ny Black
	pos	n.
	def	the first adhesive postage stamp, issued in Britain in 1840; an imperforate stamp bearing the profile of Queen Victoria on a dark background.
pennycress	0.
	syl	pen+ny+cress
	pron	<1peni2kres>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cruciferous plants of the genus of temperate Eurasia and North America, typically having small white or mauve flowers and rounded or heart-shaped leaves.
penny-dreadfuls	infl
	head	penny-dreadful
	syl	pen:ny-dread:fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penny-dreadful	0.
	syl	pen:ny-dread:ful
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a cheap, often lurid or sensational book or magazine.
penny-farthing	0.
	syl	pen:ny-far:thing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an early type of bicycle with a large front wheel and a small rear wheel, the pedals being attached to the front wheel. U.S. name: {ordinary}.
penny-pincher	0.
	syl	pen:ny-pinch:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is excessively careful with money.
penny-pinching	sub
	head	penny-pincher
	syl	pen:ny-2pinch:ing
	pos	n. adj.
pennyroyal	ety	C16: variant of Anglo-Norman puliol real, from Old French pouliol (from Latin p*_uleium pennyroyal) + real #7royal 
pennyroyal	1.
	syl	pen:ny+roy:al
	pron	<2peni1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, with hairy leaves, small mauve flowers, and yielding an aromatic oil used in medicine: family (labiates).
pennyroyal	2.
	syl	pen:ny+roy:al
	pron	<2peni1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {mock pennyroyal}. a similar and related plant, of E North America.
pennyweight	0.
	syl	pen:ny+weight
	pron	<1peni2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to 24 grains or one twentieth of an ounce (Troy).
penny whistle	0.
	syl	pen+ny whis+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a type of flageolet with six finger holes, esp. a cheap one made of metal. Also called: {tin whistle}.
penny-wise	1.
	syl	pen:ny-wise
	pos	adj.
	def	greatly concerned with saving small sums of money.
penny-wise and pound-foolish	2.
	head	penny-wise
	syl	penny-wise and pound-foolish.
	def	careful about trifles but wasteful in large ventures.
pennywort	1.
	syl	pen:ny+wort
	pron	<1peni2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {navelwort}. a crassulaceous Eurasian rock plant, (or with whitish-green tubular flowers and rounded leaves.
pennywort	2.
	syl	pen:ny+wort
	pron	<1peni2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a marsh plant, of Europe and North Africa, having circular leaves and greenish-pink flowers: family
pennywort	3.
	syl	pen:ny+wort
	pron	<1peni2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentianaceous plant, of E North America, with fleshy scale?!like leaves and small white or purplish flowers.
pennywort	4.
	syl	pen:ny+wort
	pron	<1peni2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of vari?!ous other plants with rounded penny-like leaves.
pennyworth	1.
	syl	pen:ny+worth
	pron	<1peni2wR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that can be bought for a penny.
pennyworth	2.
	syl	pen:ny+worth
	pron	<1peni2wR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount.
	exam	1	he hasn't got a pennyworth of sense.
penology	ety	C19: from Greek poin*_e punishment
poenology	alt
	head	penology
	or	penology
	syl	poe+nol+o:gy
	pron	<pE1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
penology	1.
	or	poenology
	syl	pe+nol+o:gy
	pron	<pE1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of the social sciences concerned with the punishment of crime.
penology	2.
	or	poenology
	syl	pe+nol+o:gy
	pron	<pE1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of prison management.
penological	sub
	head	penology
	or	poenological
	syl	pe+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pEni?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
poenological	sub
	head	penology
	or	penological
	syl	poe+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pEni?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
penologically	sub
	head	penology
	or	poenologically
	syl	pe+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
poenologically	sub
	head	penology
	or	penologically
	syl	poe+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
penologist	sub
	head	penology
	or	poenologist
	syl	pe+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
poenologist	sub
	head	penology
	or	penologist
	syl	poe+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pen pal	0.
	syl	pen pal
	pos	n.
	def	a person with whom one regularly exchanges letters, often a person in another country whom one has not met. Also called: {pen friend}.
penpusher	0.
	syl	pen+push:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes a lot, esp. a clerk involved with boring paperwork.
penpushing	sub
	head	penpusher
	syl	pen+2push:ing
	pos	adj. n.
Penrith	0.
	syl	Pen+rith
	pron	<pen1riT>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in NW England, in Cumbria. Pop.: 11299 (1971).
pensile	ety	C17: from Latin pensilis hanging down, from pend*_ere to hang
pensile	0.
	syl	pen+sile
	pron	<1pensIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	designating or building a hanging nest.
	exam	1	pensile birds.
pensility	sub
	head	pensile
	or	pensileness
	syl	pen+sil+i:ty
	pron	<pen1siliti>
	pos	n.
pensileness	sub
	head	pensile
	or	pensility
	syl	pen+sile+ness
	pos	n.
pension	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin p*_ensi*_o a payment, from pendere to pay
pension	H1.1.
	syl	pen+sion
	pron	<1penS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular payment made by the state to people over a certain age to enable them to subsist without having to work.
pension	H1.2.
	syl	pen+sion
	pron	<1penS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular payment made by an employer to former employees after they retire.
pension	H1.3.
	syl	pen+sion
	pron	<1penS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any regular payment made on charitable grounds, by way of patronage, or in recog?!nition of merit, service, etc..
	exam	1	a pension paid to a disabled soldier.
pension	H1.4.
	syl	pen+sion
	pron	<1penS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant a pension to.
pensionable	sub
	head	pension
	syl	pen+sion+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pensionless	sub
	head	pension
	syl	pen+sion+less
	pos	adj.
pension	ety	C17: from French; extended meaning of French pension grant; see #7pension %1
pension	H2.1.
	syl	pen+sion
	pron	French. <p?~a1sj?~c>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France and some other countries
	def	a relatively cheap boarding house.
pension	H2.2.
	syl	pen+sion
	pron	French. <p?~a1sj?~c>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France and some other countries
	def	another name for {full board}.
pensionary	1.
	syl	pen+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1penS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting a pension.
pensionary	2.
	syl	pen+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1penS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintained by or receiving a pension.
pensionary	3.
	syl	pen+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1penS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	bought with money.
pensionaries	infl
	head	pensionary
	syl	pen+sion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pensionary	4.
	syl	pen+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1penS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {pensioner}.
pensionary	5.
	syl	pen+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1penS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose service can be bought.
pensioner	1.
	syl	pen+sion+er
	pron	<1penS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is receiving a pension, esp. an old-age pension from the state.
pensioner	2.
	syl	pen+sion+er
	pron	<1penS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person dependent on the pay or bounty of another.
pensioner	3.
	syl	pen+sion+er
	pron	<1penS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete, Brit.
	def	another name for {gentleman-at-arms}.
pension off	1.
	syl	pen+sion off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to retire from a job, etc., and pay a pension to.
pension off	2.
	syl	pen+sion off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discard, because old and worn.
	exam	1	to pension off submarines.
pensive	ety	C14: from Old French pensif, from penser to think, from Latin pens*_are to consider; compare #7pension %1
pensive	1.
	syl	pen+sive
	pron	<1pensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply or seriously thoughtful, often with a tinge of sadness.
pensive	2.
	syl	pen+sive
	pron	<1pensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or suggesting pen?!siveness.
pensively	sub
	head	pensive
	syl	pen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
pensiveness	sub
	head	pensive
	syl	pen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
penstemon	0.
	syl	pen+ste+mon
	pron	<pen1stEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {pentstemon}.
penstock	ety	C17: from #7pen %2#7+stock 
penstock	1.
	syl	pen+stock
	pron	<1pen2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a conduit that supplies water to a hydroelectric power plant.
penstock	2.
	syl	pen+stock
	pron	<1pen2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel bringing water from the head gates to a water wheel.
penstock	3.
	syl	pen+stock
	pron	<1pen2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a sluice for controlling water flow.
pent	0.
	syl	pent
	pron	<pent>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {pen%2}.
penta-	ety	from Greek pente 
penta-	0.
	syl	pen:ta-
	usage	combining form.
	def	five.
	exam	1	pentagon;
	exam	2	pentameter;
	exam	3	penta?!prism.
pentachlorophenol	0.
	syl	pen+ta+chlo+ro+phe+nol
	pron	<2pent*2klc:r*1fEnol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-insoluble compound used as a fungicide, herbicide, and preservative for wood. Formula: C\6Cl\5OH.
pentacle	ety	C16: from Italian pentacolo something having five corners; see #7penta -
pentacle	1.
	syl	pen+ta+cle
	pron	<1pent*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pentagram, pentangle}. a star-shaped figure formed by extending the sides of a regular pentagon to meet at five points.
pentacle	2.
	syl	pen+ta+cle
	pron	<1pent*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a figure used as a magical or symbolic figure by the Pythagoreans, black magicians, etc.
pentad	ety	C17: from Greek pentas group of five
pentad	1.
	syl	pen+tad
	pron	<1pent@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of five.
pentad	2.
	syl	pen+tad
	pron	<1pent@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the number or sum of five.
pentad	3.
	syl	pen+tad
	pron	<1pent@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of five years.
pentad	4.
	syl	pen+tad
	pron	<1pent@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a pentavalent element, atom, or radical.
pentadactyl	0.
	syl	pen+ta+dac+tyl
	pron	<2pent*1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the limbs of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals
	def	consisting of an upper arm or thigh, a forearm or shank, and a hand or foot bearing five digits.
pentagon	0.
	syl	pen+ta+gon
	pron	<1pent*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having five sides. &- {pen+tag@.o+nal} (p$en#!t@ag$$n%@l)
Pentagon	1.
	syl	Pen+ta+gon
	pron	<1pent*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	the five-sided building in Arlington, Virginia, that houses the headquarters of the U.S. armed forces.
Pentagon	2.
	syl	Pen+ta+gon
	pron	<1pent*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	the military leadership of the U.S.
pentahedrons	infl
	head	pentahedron
	or	pentahedra
	syl	pen+ta+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pentahedra	infl
	head	pentahedron
	or	pentahedrons
	syl	pen+ta+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pentahedron	0.
	syl	pen+ta+he+dron
	pron	<2pent*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having five plane faces. See also {polyhedron}.
pentahedral	sub
	head	pentahedron
	syl	pen+ta+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
pentamerous	0.
	syl	pen+tam+er+ous
	pron	<pen1t@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of five parts, esp. (of flowers) having the petals, sepals, and other parts arranged in groups of five.
pentamerism	sub
	head	pentamerous
	syl	pen+1tam+er+ism
	pos	n.
pentameter	1.
	syl	pen+tam+e:ter
	pron	<pen1t@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse line consisting of five metrical feet.
pentameter	2.
	syl	pen+tam+e:ter
	pron	<pen1t@mit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a verse line consisting of two dactyls, one stressed syllable, two dactyls, and a final stressed syllable.
pentameter	3.
	syl	pen+tam+e:ter
	pron	<pen1t@mit*>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a verse line consisting of five metrical feet.
pentane	0.
	syl	pen+tane
	pron	<1pentAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkane hydrocarbon having three isomers, esp. the isomer with a straight chain of carbon atoms pentane) which is a colourless flammable liquid used as a solvent. Formula: C\5H\1\2 .
pentangular	0.
	syl	pen+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<pen1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having five angles.
pentanoic acid	ety	from #7pentane+ -#7oic 
pentanoic acid	0.
	syl	pen+ta+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pent*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid carboxylic acid with an unpleasant odour, used in making perfumes, flavourings, and pharmaceuticals. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\3COOH. Also called: {valeric acid}.
pentaprism	0.
	syl	pen+ta+prism
	pron	<1pent*2priz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a five-sided prism that deviates light from any direction through an angle of 90?%.
pentaquine	ety	C20: from #7penta -#7+quinoline 
pentaquine	0.
	syl	pen+ta+quine
	pron	<1pent*2kwEn>, <-kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic drug used to treat malaria. Formula: C\1\8H\2\7N\3O.
pentarchies	infl
	head	pentarchy
	syl	pen+tar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pentarchy	1.
	syl	pen+tar+chy
	pron	<1penta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by five rulers.
pentarchy	2.
	syl	pen+tar+chy
	pron	<1penta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruling body of five.
pentarchy	3.
	syl	pen+tar+chy
	pron	<1penta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a union or association of five kingdoms, provinces, etc., each under its own ruler.
pentarchy	4.
	syl	pen+tar+chy
	pron	<1penta:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a country ruled by a body of five.
pentarchical	sub
	head	pentarchy
	syl	pen+1tar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
pentastich	0.
	syl	pen+ta+stich
	pron	<1pent*2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem, stanza, or strophe that consists of five lines.
Pentateuch	ety	C16: from Church Latin pentateuchus, from Greek #7penta -#7+ teukhos tool (in Late Greek: scroll)
Pentateuch	0.
	syl	Pen+ta+teuch
	pron	<1pent*2tju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the first five books of the Old Testament regarded as a unity.
Pentateuchal	sub
	head	Pentateuch
	syl	Pen+ta+2teuch+al
	pos	adj.
pentathlon	ety	C18: from Greek pen?!tathlon, from #7penta -#7+ athlon contest
pentathlon	0.
	syl	pen+tath+lon
	pron	<pen1t@Tl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an athletic contest consisting of five different events, based on a competition in the ancient Greek Olympics. Compare {decathlon}.
pentatomic	0.
	syl	pen+ta+tom+ic
	pron	<2pent*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having five atoms in the molecule.
pentatonic scale	0.
	syl	pen+ta+ton+ic scale
	pron	<2pent*1tonik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of several scales consisting of five notes, the most commonly encountered one being composed of the first, second, third, fifth, and sixth degrees of the major diatonic scale.
pentavalent	0.
	syl	pen+ta+va+lent
	pron	<2pent*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of five. Also: {quinquevalent}.
Pentecost	ety	Old English, from Church Latin pent*_ecost*_e, from Greek pent*_ekost*_e fiftieth (day after the Resurrection)
Pentecost	1.
	syl	Pen+te:cost
	pron	<1penti2kost>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian festival occurring on Whit Sunday commemorating the descent of the Holy Ghost on the apostles.
Pentecost	2.
	syl	Pen+te:cost
	pron	<1penti2kost>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Feast of Weeks}.
Pentecost	3.a.
	syl	Pen+te:cost
	pron	<1penti2kost>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jewish harvest festival of Weeks occurring on the fiftieth day after the second day of Passover.
Pentecost	3.b.
	syl	Pen+te:cost
	pron	<1penti2kost>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Shabuoth}.
Pentecostal	1.
	syl	Pen+te:cos+tal
	pron	<2penti1kostL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or relating to any of various Christian groups that empha?!size the charismatic aspects of Christianity and adopt a funda?!mental attitude to the Bible.
Pentecostal	2.
	syl	Pen+te:cos+tal
	pron	<2penti1kostL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Pentecost or the influence of the Holy Ghost.
Pentecostal	3.
	syl	Pen+te:cos+tal
	pron	<2penti1kostL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Pen?!tecos?!tal Church.
Pentecostalism	sub
	head	Pentecostal
	syl	Pen+te:1cos+tal+ism
	pos	n.
Pentecostalist	sub
	head	Pentecostal
	syl	Pen+te:1cos+tal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Pentelikon	0.
	syl	Pen+tel:i+kon
	pron	<pen1telikon>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Greece, near Athens: famous for its white marble, worked regularly from the 6th century #7b.c., from which the chief buildings and sculptures in Athens are made. Height: 1109 m (3638 ft.). Latin name: {Pentelicus}.
pentene	0.
	syl	pen+tene
	pron	<1pentEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable liquid alkene having several straight-chained isomeric forms, used in the manufacture of organic compounds. Formula: C\5H\1\0. Also called: {amylene}.
Penthesilea	alt
	head	Penthesileia
	or	Penthesileia
	syl	Pen:the:si:le:a
	pron	<2penT*si1lA*>
	pos	n.
Penthesileia	0.
	or	Penthesilea
	syl	Pen:the:si:le:ia
	pron	<2penT*si1lA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the daughter of Ares and queen of the Amazons, who she led to the aid of Troy. She was slain by Achilles.
Pentheus	0.
	syl	Pen:the:us
	pron	<1penTi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the grandson of Cadmus and his successor as king of Thebes, who resisted the introduction of the cult of Dionysus. In revenge the god drove him mad and he was torn to pieces by a group of Bacchantes, one of whom was his mother.
penthouse	ety	C14 pentis (later penthouse, by folk etymology), from Old French apentis, from Late Latin appendicium appendage, from Latin appendere to hang from; see #7appendix 
penthouse	1.
	syl	pent+house
	pron	<1pent2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat or maisonette built onto the top floor or roof of a block of flats.
penthouse	2.
	syl	pent+house
	pron	<1pent2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a construction on the roof of a building, esp. one used to house machinery, etc.
penthouse	3.
	syl	pent+house
	pron	<1pent2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a shed built against a building, esp. one that has a sloping roof.
penthouse	4.
	syl	pent+house
	pron	<1pent2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	the roofed corridor that runs along three sides of the court.
pentimento	ety	C20: Italian, literally: correction
penti	infl
	head	pentimento
	syl	pen+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pentimento	1.
	syl	pen+ti+men+to
	pron	<2penti1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the revealing of a painting or part of a painting that has been covered over by a later painting.
pentimento	2.
	syl	pen+ti+men+to
	pron	<2penti1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a painting thus revealed.
Pentland Firth	0.
	syl	Pent+land Firth
	pron	<1pentl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel between the mainland of N Scotland and the Orkney Islands: notorious for rough seas. Length: 32 km (20 miles). Width: up to 13 km (8 miles).
pentlandite	ety	C19: from French; after J. B. Pentland (died 1873)
pentlandite	0.
	syl	pent+land+ite
	pron	<1pentl*n2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-yellow mineral consisting of an iron and nickel sulphide in cubic crystalline form: the principal ore of nickel. Formula: (Fe,Ni)S.
pentobarbitone sodium	0.
	syl	pen+to+bar+bi+tone so+di:um
	pron	<2pent*1ba:bi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a barbiturate drug used in medicine as a sedative and hypnotic. U.S. name {sodium pentabarbital}. Formula: C\1\1H\1\7N\2O\3Na.
pentode	ety	C20: from #7penta -#7+ Greek odos way
pentode	1.
	syl	pen+tode
	pron	<1pent*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic valve having five electrodes: a cathode, anode, and three grids.
pentode	2.
	syl	pen+tode
	pron	<1pent*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a transistor
	def	having three terminals at the base or gate.
pentomic	ety	C20: from #7penta -#7+atomic 
pentomic	0.
	syl	pen+tom+ic
	pron	<pen1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the subdivision of an army division into five battle groups, esp. for nuclear warfare.
pentosan	ety	C20: from #7pentose+ -#7an 
pentosan	0.
	syl	pen+to+san
	pron	<1pent*2s@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of polysaccharides, having the general formula (C\5H\8O\4) \n: occur in plants, humus, etc.
pentose	ety	C20: from #7penta -#7+ -#7ose %2
pentose	0.
	syl	pen+tose
	pron	<1pent*us>
	pos	n.
	def	any monosaccharide containing five atoms of carbon per molecule: occur mainly in plants and the nucleic acids.
Pentothal sodium	0.
	syl	Pen+to+thal so+di:um
	pron	<1pent*2T@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {thiopentone sodium}.
pentoxide	0.
	syl	pent+ox+ide
	pron	<pent1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	an oxide of an element with five atoms of oxygen per molecule.
pentstemon	ety	C18: New Latin, from #7penta- +Greek st*_em*_on thread (here: stamen)
penstemon	alt
	head	pentstemon
	or	pentstemon
	syl	pen+ste+mon
	pos	n.
pentstemon	0.
	or	penstemon
	syl	pent+ste+mon
	pron	<pent1stEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any scrophulariaceous plant of the North American genus (or having white, pink, red, blue, or purple flowers with five stamens, one of which is bearded and sterile.
pent-up	0.
	syl	pent-up
	pos	adj.
	def	not released; repressed.
	exam	1	pent-up emotions.
pentyl	0.
	syl	pen+tyl
	pron	<1pentIl>, <-til>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group CH\3CH\2CH\2CH\2CH\2-.
	exam	1	a pentyl group or radical.
pentyl acetate	0.
	syl	pen+tyl ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless combustible liquid used as a solvent for paints, in the extraction of penicillin, in photographic film, and as a flavouring. Formula: CH\3COOC\5H\1\1. Also called: {amyl acetate}. Nontechnical name: {banana oil}.
pentylenetetrazol	ety	C20: from penta-methylene-tetrazole 
pentylenetetrazol	0.
	syl	pen:tyl:ene+tet:ra:zol
	pron	<2pentilEn1tetr*2zol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-soluble substance with a bitter taste, used in medicine to stimulate the central nervous system. Formula: C\6H\1\0N\4.
penuche	0.
	syl	pe+nu+che
	pron	<p*1nu:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {panocha}.
penuckle	alt
	head	penuchle
	or	penuchle
	syl	pe+nuck+le
	pron	<1pEn^kL>
	pos	n.
penuchle	0.
	or	penuckle
	syl	pe+nuch+le
	pron	<1pEn^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	less common spellings of {pinochle}.
penult	ety	C16: Latin paenultima syllaba, from paene ultima almost the last
penultima	alt
	head	penult
	or	penult
	syl	pe+nul+ti+ma
	pron	<pi1n^ltim*>
	pos	n.
penult	0.
	or	penultima
	syl	pen+ult
	pron	<1pen^lt>, <pi1n^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	the last syllable but one in a word.
penultimate	1.
	syl	pe+nul+ti+mate
	pron	<pi1n^lt*mit>
	pos	adj.
	def	next to the last.
penultimate	2.
	syl	pe+nul+ti+mate
	pron	<pi1n^lt*mit>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is next to the last, esp. a penult.
penumbra	ety	C17: via New Latin from Latin paene almost+ umbra shadow
penumbrae	infl
	head	penumbra
	or	penumbras
	syl	pe+num+brae
	pron	<-brE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penumbras	infl
	head	penumbra
	or	penumbrae
	syl	pe+num+bras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
penumbra	1.
	syl	pe+num+bra
	pron	<pi1n^mbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fringe region of half shadow resulting from the partial obstruction of light by an opaque object.
penumbra	2.
	syl	pe+num+bra
	pron	<pi1n^mbr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the lighter and outer region of a sunspot.
penumbra	3.
	syl	pe+num+bra
	pron	<pi1n^mbr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Painting.
	def	the point or area in which light and shade blend.
penumbra	xref
	syl	pe+num+bra
	pron	<pi1n^mbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {umbra}.
penumbral	sub
	head	penumbra
	or	penumbrous
	syl	pe+1num+bral
	pos	adj.
penumbrous	sub
	head	penumbra
	or	penumbral
	syl	pe+1num+brous
	pos	adj.
penurious	1.
	syl	pe+nu+ri+ous
	pron	<pi1nju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	niggardly with money.
penurious	2.
	syl	pe+nu+ri+ous
	pron	<pi1nju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking money or means.
penurious	3.
	syl	pe+nu+ri+ous
	pron	<pi1nju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding little; scanty.
penuriously	sub
	head	penurious
	syl	pe+1nu+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
penuriousness	sub
	head	penurious
	syl	pe+1nu+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
penury	ety	C15: from Latin p*_en*_uria dearth, of obscure origin
penury	1.
	syl	pen:u+ry
	pron	<1penjuri>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme poverty.
penury	2.
	syl	pen:u+ry
	pron	<1penjuri>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme scarcity.
Penutian	0.
	syl	Pe+nu+ti:an
	pron	<pi1nju:ti*n>, <-S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family or stock of North American Indian languages of the Pacific coast, related to Chinookan.
Penza	0.
	syl	Pen+za
	pron	Russian <1pjenz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union: manufacturing centre. Pop.: 426000 (1975 est.).
Penzance	0.
	syl	Pen+zance
	pron	<pen1z@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW England, in SW Cornwall: the westernmost town in England; resort and fishing port. Pop.: 19352 (1971).
peon	ety	C19: from Spanish pe*'on peasant, from Medieval Latin ped*_o man who goes on foot, from Latin p*_es foot; compare Old French paon {#7pawn %2}
peon	H1.1.
	syl	pe:on
	pron	<1pE*n>, <1pEon>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish-American farm labourer or unskilled worker.
peon	H1.2.
	syl	pe:on
	pron	<1pE*n>, <1pEon>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in Spanish America
	def	a debtor compelled to work off his debts.
peon	H1.3.
	syl	pe:on
	pron	<1pE*n>, <1pEon>
	pos	n.
	def	any very poor person.
peon	ety	C17: from Portuguese pe?~ao orderly; see #7peon %1
peon	H2.1.
	syl	peon
	pron	<pju:n>, <1pE*n>, <1pEon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, Ceylon, etc., esp. formerly
	def	a messenger or attendant, esp. in an office.
peon	H2.2.
	syl	peon
	pron	<pju:n>, <1pE*n>, <1pEon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, Ceylon, etc., esp. formerly
	def	a native policeman.
peon	H2.3.
	syl	peon
	pron	<pju:n>, <1pE*n>, <1pEon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, Ceylon, etc., esp. formerly
	def	a foot soldier.
peonism	alt
	head	peonage
	or	peonage
	syl	pe+on+ism
	pron	<1pE*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
peonage	1.
	or	peonism
	syl	pe+on+age
	pron	<1pE*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a peon.
peonage	2.
	or	peonism
	syl	pe+on+age
	pron	<1pE*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system in which a debtor must work for his creditor until the debt is paid off.
peony	ety	Old English peonie, from Latin pae*_onia, from Greek pai*_onia; related to pai*_onios healing, from pai*_on physician
peonies	infl
	head	peony
	syl	pe:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peony	1.
	syl	pe:o+ny
	pron	<1pE*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ranunculaceous shrubs and plants of the genus of Eurasia and North America, having large pink, red, white, or yellow flowers.
peony	2.
	syl	pe:o+ny
	pron	<1pE*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these plants.
people	ety	C13: from Old French pople, from Latin populus; see #7populace #e Usage. See at person.
people	1.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	persons collectively or in general.
people	2.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	a group of persons considered together.
	exam	1	blind people.
peoples 	infl
	head	people
	syl	peo+ples .
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
people	3.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	the persons living in a country and sharing the same nationality.
	exam	1	the French people.
people	4.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	one's family.
	exam	1	he took her home to meet his people.
people	5.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	persons loyal to someone powerful.
	exam	1	the king's people accompanied him in exile.
people	6.a.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	the mass of persons without special distinction, privileges, etc.
people	6.b.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; pl.
	def	the body of persons in a country, etc., esp. those entitled to vote. {~}
people	7.
	syl	peo+ple
	pron	<1pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or as if with people or inhabitants.
people's democracy	0.
	syl	peo+ple's de+moc+ra+cy
	pos	n.
	usage	in Communist ideology
	def	a country or form of government in transition from bourgeois democ?!racy to socialism. In this stage there is more than one class, the largest being the proletariat, led by the Communist Party, which is therefore the dominant power.
people's front	0.
	syl	peo+ple's front
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {popular front}.
People's Party	0.
	syl	Peo+ple's Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the political party of the Populists.
Peoria	0.
	syl	Pe:o+ri:a
	pron	<pE1c:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N central Illinois, on the Illinois River. Pop.: 127898 (1973 est.).
pep	ety	C20: short for #7pepper 
pep	1.
	syl	pep
	pron	<pep>
	pos	n.
	def	high spirits, energy, or vitality.
peps	infl
	head	pep
	syl	peps
	pos	vb.
pepping	infl
	head	pep
	syl	pep+ping
	pos	vb.
pepped	infl
	head	pep
	syl	pepped.
	pos	vb.
pep	2.
	syl	pep
	pron	<pep>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to liven by imbuing with new vigour.
PEP	0.
	syl	P.E.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	political and economic planning.
Pepin the Short	0.
	syl	Pep:in the Short
	pron	<1pepin>
	pos	n.
	def	died 768 #7a.d., king of the Franks (751-768); son of Charles Martel and father of Charlemagne. He deposed the Merovingian king (751) and founded the Carolingian dynasty.
peplos	ety	C18: from Greek, of obscure origin
peplus	alt
	head	peplos
	or	peplos
	syl	pep+lus
	pron	<1pepl*s>
	pos	n.
peploses	infl
	head	peplos
	or	pepluses
	syl	pep+los:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pepluses	infl
	head	peplos
	or	peploses
	syl	pep+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peplos	0.
	or	peplus
	syl	pep+los
	pron	<1pepl*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	the top part of a woman's attire, caught at the shoulders and hanging in folds to the waist. Also called: {peplum}.
peplum	ety	C17: from Latin: full upper garment, from Greek peplos shawl
peplums	infl
	head	peplum
	or	pepla
	syl	pep+lums
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pepla	infl
	head	peplum
	or	peplums
	syl	pep+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peplum	1.
	syl	pep+lum
	pron	<1pepl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a flared ruffle attached to the waist of a jacket, bodice, etc.
peplum	2.
	syl	pep+lum
	pron	<1pepl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {peplos}.
pepo	ety	C19: from Latin: pumpkin, from Greek pep*_on edible gourd, from peptein to ripen
pepos	infl
	head	pepo
	syl	pe:pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pepo	0.
	syl	pe:po
	pron	<1pEp*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of various cucurbitaceous plants, such as the melon, squash, cucumber, and pumpkin, having a firm rind, fleshy watery pulp, and numerous seeds.
pepper	ety	Old English, piper, from Latin, from Greek peperi; compare French poivre, Old Norse piparr 
pepper	1.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody climbing plant, of the East Indies, having small black berry-like fruits: family
pepper	2.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried fruit of this plant, which is ground to produce a sharp hot condiment. See also {black pepper, white pepper}.
pepper	3.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants of the genus See {cubeb, betel, kava}.
pepper	4.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {capsicum}. any of various tropical plants of the solanaceous genus esp. the fruits of which are used as a vegetable and a condiment. See also {bird pepper, sweet pepper, red pepper, cayenne pepper}.
pepper	5.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these capsicums, which has a mild or pungent taste.
pepper	6.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condiment made from the fruits of any of these plants.
pepper	7.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated plants, such as water pepper.
pepper	8.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to season with pepper.
pepper	9.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle liberally; dot.
	exam	1	his prose was peppered with alliteration.
pepper	10.
	syl	pep+per
	pron	<1pep*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pelt with small missiles.
pepper-and-salt	1.
	syl	pep:per-and-salt
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cloth, etc.
	def	marked with a fine mixture of black and white.
pepper-and-salt	2.
	syl	pep:per-and-salt
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair
	def	streaked with grey.
peppercorn	1.
	syl	pep:per+corn
	pron	<1pep*2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the small dried berry of the pepper plant
peppercorn	2.
	syl	pep:per+corn
	pron	<1pep*2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	something trifling.
peppercorn rent	0.
	syl	pep:per+corn rent
	pos	n.
	def	a rent that is very low or nominal.
peppered moth	0.
	syl	pep+pered moth
	pos	n.
	def	a European geometrid moth, occurring in a pale grey speckled form in rural areas and a black form in industrial regions. See also { {melanism} (sense 1)}.
peppergrass	0.
	syl	pep:per+grass
	pron	<1pep*2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for { {pepperwort} (sense 2)}.
pepper mill	0.
	syl	pep+per mill
	pos	n.
	def	a small hand mill used to grind peppercorns.
peppermint	1.
	syl	pep:per+mint
	pron	<1pep*2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a temperate mint plant, with purple or white flowers: cultivated for its downy leaves, which yield a pungent oil.
peppermint	2.
	syl	pep:per+mint
	pron	<1pep*2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	the oil from this plant, which is used as a flavouring.
peppermint	3.
	syl	pep:per+mint
	pron	<1pep*2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet flavoured with peppermint.
pepper pot	1.
	syl	pep+per pot
	pos	n.
	def	a small container with perforations in the top for sprinkling pepper.
pepper pot	2.
	syl	pep+per pot
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian stew of meat, rice, vegetables, etc., highly seasoned with cassareep.
pepper tree	0.
	syl	pep+per tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several evergreen anacardiaceous trees of the chiefly South American genus esp. (also called: {mastic tree}) , having yellowish-white flowers and bright red ornamental fruits.
pepperwort	1.
	syl	pep:per+wort
	pron	<1pep*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate and tropical aquatic or marsh ferns of the genus having floating leaves consisting of four leaflets: family
pepperwort	2.
	syl	pep:per+wort
	pron	<1pep*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cruciferous plants of the genus esp. of dry regions of Eurasia, having small white flowers and pungent seeds. Usual U.S. name: {peppergrass}.
peppery	1.
	syl	pep+per:y
	pron	<1pep*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	flavoured with or tasting of pepper.
peppery	2.
	syl	pep+per:y
	pron	<1pep*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick-tempered; irritable.
peppery	3.
	syl	pep+per:y
	pron	<1pep*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of bite and sharp?!ness.
	exam	1	a peppery speech.
pepperiness	sub
	head	peppery
	syl	pep+per:i+ness
	pos	n.
pep pill	0.
	syl	pep pill
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tablet containing a stimulant drug.
peppier	infl
	head	peppy
	syl	pep+pi+er
	pos	adj.
peppiest	infl
	head	peppy
	syl	pep+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
peppy	0.
	syl	pep+py
	pron	<1pepi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	full of vitality; bouncy or energetic.
peppily	sub
	head	peppy
	syl	pep+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
peppiness	sub
	head	peppy
	syl	pep+pi+ness
	pos	n.
pepsin	ety	C19: via German from Greek pepsis, from peptein to digest
pepsine	alt
	head	pepsin
	or	pepsin
	syl	pep+sine
	pron	<1pepsin>
	pos	n.
pepsin	0.
	or	pepsine
	syl	pep+sin
	pron	<1pepsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a proteolytic enzyme produced in the stomach in the inactive form pepsinogen, which, when activated by acid, splits proteins into peptones.
pepsinate	1.
	syl	pep+si+nate
	pron	<1pepsi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a patient) with pepsin.
pepsinate	2.
	syl	pep+si+nate
	pron	<1pepsi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix or infuse (something) with pepsin.
pepsinogen	0.
	syl	pep+sin:o+gen
	pron	<pep1sin*J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the inactive precursor of pepsin produced by the stomach.
pep talk	0.
	syl	pep talk
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an enthusiastic talk designed to increase confidence, production, cooperation, etc.
peptic	ety	C17: from Greek peptikos capable of digest?!ing, from pepsis digestion, from peptein to digest
peptic	1.
	syl	pep+tic
	pron	<1peptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or promoting diges?!tion.
peptic	2.
	syl	pep+tic
	pron	<1peptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by pepsin or the action of the digestive juices.
peptic ulcer	0.
	syl	pep+tic ul+cer
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an ulcer of the mucous membrane lining those parts of the alimentary tract exposed to digestive juices, including the oesophagus, the stomach, the duodenum, and parts of the small intestine.
peptidase	0.
	syl	pep+ti+dase
	pron	<1pepti2dAs>, <-2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of proteolytic enzymes that hydrolyse peptides to amino acids.
peptide	0.
	syl	pep+tide
	pron	<1peptId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of compounds consisting of two or more amino acids linked by chemical bonding between their respective carboxyl and amino groups. See also {peptide bond, polypeptide}.
peptide bond	0.
	syl	pep+tide bond
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a chemical amide linkage, =CHCONHCH=, formed by the condensation of the amino group of one amino acid with the carboxyl group of another.
peptise	alt
	head	peptize
	or	peptize
	syl	pep+tise
	pron	<1peptIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
peptize	0.
	or	peptise
	syl	pep+tize
	pron	<1peptIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to disperse (a substance) into a colloidal state, usually to form a sol.
peptizable	sub
	head	peptize
	or	peptisable
	syl	pep+tiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
peptisable	sub
	head	peptize
	or	peptizable
	syl	pep+tis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
peptization	sub
	head	peptize
	or	peptisation
	syl	pep+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
peptisation	sub
	head	peptize
	or	peptization
	syl	pep+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
peptizer	sub
	head	peptize
	or	peptiser
	syl	pep+tiz+er
	pos	n.
peptiser	sub
	head	peptize
	or	peptizer
	syl	pep+tis+er
	pos	n.
peptone	ety	C19: from German Pepton, from Greek pepton something digested, from peptein to digest
peptone	0.
	syl	pep+tone
	pron	<1pept*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of compounds that form an intermediary group in the digestion of proteins to amino acids. See also {metaprotein, proteose}.
peptonic	sub
	head	peptone
	syl	pep+ton+ic
	pron	<pep1tonik>
	pos	adj.
peptonise	alt
	head	peptonize
	or	peptonize
	syl	pep+to+nise
	pron	<1pept*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
peptonize	0.
	or	peptonise
	syl	pep+to+nize
	pron	<1pept*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hydrolyse (a protein) to peptones by enzymic action, esp. by pepsin or pancreatic extract.
peptonization	sub
	head	peptonize
	or	peptonisation
	syl	pep+to+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
peptonisation	sub
	head	peptonize
	or	peptonization
	syl	pep+to+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
peptonizer	sub
	head	peptonize
	or	peptoniser
	syl	pep+to+2niz+er
	pos	n.
peptoniser	sub
	head	peptonize
	or	peptonizer
	syl	pep+to+2nis+er
	pos	n.
Samuel	infl
	head	Pepys
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	pos	n.
Pepys	0.
	syl	Pepys
	pron	<pEps>
	pos	n.
	def	1633-1703, English diarist and naval administrator. His diary, which covers the period 1660-69, is a vivid account of London life through such disasters as the Great Plague, the Fire of London, and the intrusion of the Dutch fleet up the Thames.
Pequot	ety	probably based on Narraganset paquatanog destroyers
Pequot	infl
	or	Pequots
	syl	Pe+quot
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pequots	infl
	head	Pequot
	or	Pequot
	syl	Pe+quots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pequot	1.
	syl	Pe+quot
	pron	<1pEkwot>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in S New England.
Pequot	2.
	syl	Pe+quot
	pron	<1pEkwot>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
per	ety	C15: from Latin: by, for each
per	1.
	syl	per
	pron	<pR:>, <unstressed> <p*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	for every.
	exam	1	three pence per pound.
per	2.
	syl	per
	pron	<pR:>, <unstressed> <p*>
	pos	prep.
	usage	esp. in some Latin phrases
	def	by; through.
as per	3.
	head	per
	syl	as per.
	def	according to.
	exam	1	as per specifications.
as per usual	4.
	head	per
	syl	as per usual.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as usual.
per	1.
	syl	per.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	period.
per	2.
	syl	per.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	person.
per-	ety	from Latin per through. In compound words borrowed from Latin, per- indicates: through (pervade) ; throughout (permanent) ; away (perfidy) ; and is used as an intensifier (permutation) 
per-	1.
	syl	per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating that a chemical compound contains a high proportion of a specified element.
	exam	1	peroxide;
	exam	2	perchloride.
per-	2.
	syl	per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating that a chemical element is in a higher than usual state of oxidation.
	exam	1	permanganate;
	exam	2	perchlorate.
per-	3.
	syl	per-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	variant of {peroxy-}.
	exam	1	persulphuric acid.
Pera	0.
	syl	Pe:ra
	pron	<1pi*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Beyo*vglu}.
peracid	1.
	syl	per+ac:id
	pron	<pR:r1@sid>
	pos	n.
	def	an acid, such as perchloric acid, in which the element forming the acid radical exhibits its highest valency.
peracid	2.
	syl	per+ac:id
	pron	<pR:r1@sid>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	an acid, such as persulphuric acid, that contains the -OOH group. Recommended names: {peroxo acid, peroxy acid}.
peracidity	sub
	head	peracid
	syl	per:a+cid+i:ty
	pron	<2per*1siditi>
	pos	n.
peradventure	ety	C13: from Old French par aventure by chance
peradventure	1.
	syl	per+ad+ven+ture
	pron	<p*r*d1venC*>, <2pR:r->
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	by chance; perhaps.
peradventure	2.
	syl	per+ad+ven+ture
	pron	<p*r*d1venC*>, <2pR:r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	chance, uncertainty, or doubt.
Perea	alt
	head	Peraea
	or	Peraea
	syl	Pe+re:a
	pron	<p*1rE*>
	pos	n.
Peraea	0.
	or	Perea
	syl	Pe+rae:a
	pron	<p*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ancient Palestine, east of the River Jordan and the Dead Sea.
Perak	0.
	syl	Pe+rak
	pron	<1pe*r*>, <1pi*r*>, <pi1r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW West Malaysia, on the Strait of Malacca: tin-mining. Capital: Ipoh. Pop.: 1561184 (1970). Area: 20680 sq. km (8030 sq. miles).
perambulate	ety	C16: from Latin perambul*_are to traverse, from per through+ ambul*_are to walk
perambulate	1.
	syl	per+am+bu+late
	pron	<p*1r@mbju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk about (a place).
perambulate	2.
	syl	per+am+bu+late
	pron	<p*1r@mbju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to walk round in order to inspect.
perambulation	sub
	head	perambulate
	syl	per+2am+bu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
perambulatory	sub
	head	perambulate
	syl	per+am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<p*?!1r@m?!bjul*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
perambulator	1.
	syl	per+am+bu+la+tor
	pron	<p*1r@mbju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal word for {pram} %1.
perambulator	2.
	syl	per+am+bu+la+tor
	pron	<p*1r@mbju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel-like instrument used by surveyors to measure distances.
per annum	0.
	syl	per an+num
	pron	<p*r> <1@n*m>
	pos	adv.
	def	every year or by the year.
pe ratio	0.
	syl	p/e ratio
	pos	n.
	def	short for price/earnings ratio.
perborate	0.
	syl	per+bo+rate
	pron	<p*1bc:rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain salts derived, or apparently derived, from perboric acid. See {sodium perborate}.
percale	ety	C17: via French from Persian parg*_alah piece of cloth
percale	0.
	syl	per+cale
	pron	<p*1kAl>, <-1ka:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-textured woven cotton fabric, plain or printed, used esp. for sheets.
percaline	ety	C19: from French; see #7percale 
percaline	0.
	syl	per+ca+line
	pron	<1pR:k*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine light cotton fabric, used esp. for linings.
per capita	ety	Latin, literally: according to heads
per capita	0.
	syl	per cap:i+ta
	pron	<p*> <1k@pit*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	of or for each person.
perceive	ety	C13: from Old French per*,coivre, from Latin percipere seize entirely, from #7per - (thoroughly)+ capere to grasp
perceive	1.
	syl	per+ceive
	pron	<p*1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become aware of (something) through the senses, esp. the sight; recognize or observe.
perceive	2.
	syl	per+ceive
	pron	<p*1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to come to comprehend; grasp.
perceivable	sub
	head	perceive
	syl	per+1ceiv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
perceivability	sub
	head	perceive
	syl	per+2ceiv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
perceivably	sub
	head	perceive
	syl	per+1ceiv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
perceiver	sub
	head	perceive
	syl	per+1ceiv+er
	pos	n.
perceived noise decibel	0.
	syl	per+ceived noise dec:i+bel
	pos	n.
	def	a unit for measuring perceived levels of noise by comparison with the sound pressure level of a reference sound judged equally noisy by a normal listener. Abbrev.: {PNdB}
per cent	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin per centum out of every hundred
per cent	1.
	syl	per cent
	pron	<p*> <1sent>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {per centum}. in or for every hundred. {~} {percent}.
per cent	2.
	syl	per cent
	pron	<p*> <1sent>
	pos	adv.
	def	a percentage or proportion.
per cent	3.
	syl	per cent
	pron	<p*> <1sent>
	pos	adv.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	securities yielding a rate of interest as specified.
	exam	1	he bought three percents.
percentage	1.
	syl	per+cent+age
	pron	<p*1sentiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	proportion or rate per hundred parts.
percentage	2.
	syl	per+cent+age
	pron	<p*1sentiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the interest, tax, commission, or allow?!ance on a hundred items.
percentage	3.
	syl	per+cent+age
	pron	<p*1sentiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any proportion in relation to the whole.
percentage	4.
	syl	per+cent+age
	pron	<p*1sentiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	profit or advantage.
percentile	0.
	syl	per+cen+tile
	pron	<p*1sentIl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 99 actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into 100 groups with equal frequencies. Also called (in the U.S.): {centile}.
percept	ety	C19: from Latin perceptum, from percipere to #7perceive 
percept	1.
	syl	per+cept
	pron	<1pR:sept>
	pos	n.
	def	a concept that depends on recognition by the senses, such as sight, of some external object or phenomenon.
percept	2.
	syl	per+cept
	pron	<1pR:sept>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or phenomenon that is perceived.
perceptible	0.
	syl	per+cep+ti:ble
	pron	<p*1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be perceived; notice?!able or recognizable.
perceptibility	sub
	head	perceptible
	or	perceptibleness
	syl	per+2cep+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
perceptibleness	sub
	head	perceptible
	or	perceptibility
	syl	per+1cep+ti:ble+ness
	pos	n.
perceptibly	sub
	head	perceptible
	syl	per+1cep+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
perception	ety	C15: from Latin percepti*_o comprehension; see #7perceive 
perception	1.
	syl	per+cep+tion
	pron	<p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or the effect of perceiving.
perception	2.
	syl	per+cep+tion
	pron	<p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	insight or intuition gained by perceiving.
perception	3.
	syl	per+cep+tion
	pron	<p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or capacity to perceive.
perception	4.
	syl	per+cep+tion
	pron	<p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which an organism detects and interprets information from the external world by means of the sensory receptors.
perception	5.
	syl	per+cep+tion
	pron	<p*1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the collection, receipt, or taking into possession of rents, crops, etc.
perceptional	sub
	head	perception
	syl	per+1cep+tion+al
	pos	adj.
perceptive	1.
	syl	per+cep+tive
	pron	<p*1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick at perceiving; observant.
perceptive	2.
	syl	per+cep+tive
	pron	<p*1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	perceptual.
perceptive	3.
	syl	per+cep+tive
	pron	<p*1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to perceive.
perceptively	sub
	head	perceptive
	syl	per+1cep+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
perceptivity	sub
	head	perceptive
	or	perceptiveness
	syl	per+cep+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
perceptiveness	sub
	head	perceptive
	or	perceptivity
	syl	per+1cep+tive+ness
	pos	n.
perceptual	0.
	syl	per+cep+tu:al
	pron	<p*1septju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to perception.
perceptually	sub
	head	perceptual
	syl	per+1cep+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
perceptual defence	0.
	syl	per+cep+tu:al de+fence
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process by which certain stimuli are either not perceived or are distorted due to their offensive, unpleasant, or threatening nature.
Spencer	infl
	head	Perceval
	syl	Spen:cer.
	pos	n.
Perceval	0.
	syl	Per:ce:val
	pron	<1pR:sivL>
	pos	n.
	def	1762-1812, British statesman; prime minister (1809-12); assassinated.
perch	ety	C13 perche stake, from Old French, from Latin pertica long staff
perch	H1.1.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a pole, branch, or other resting place above ground on which a bird roosts or alights.
perch	H1.2.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar resting place for a person or thing.
perch	H1.3.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {rod} (sense 7)}.
perch	H1.4.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid measure for stone, usually taken as 198 inches by 18 inches by 12 inches.
perch	H1.5.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a pole joining the front and rear axles of a carriage.
perch	H1.6.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame on which cloth is placed for inspection.
perch	H1.7.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete or dialect.
	def	a pole.
perch	H1.8.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to alight, rest, or cause to rest on or as if on a perch.
	exam	1	the bird perched on the branch;
	exam	2	the cap was perched on his head.
perch	H1.9.
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspect (cloth) on a perch.
percher	sub
	head	perch
	syl	perch+er
	pos	n.
perch	ety	C13: from Old French perche, from Latin perca, from Greek perk*_e; compare Greek perkos spotted
perches	alt
	head	perch
	or	perch
	syl	perch:es.
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perch	H2.1.
	or	perches
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any freshwater spiny-finned teleost fish of the family esp. those of the genus such as of Europe and ({yellow perch}) of North America: valued as food and game fishes.
perch	H2.2.
	or	perches
	syl	perch
	pron	<pR:C>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar or related fishes.
perchance	ety	C14: from Anglo-French par chance; see #7per, chance 
perchance	1.
	syl	per+chance
	pron	<p*1Ca:ns>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	perhaps; possibly.
perchance	2.
	syl	per+chance
	pron	<p*1Ca:ns>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	by chance; accidentally.
Percheron	ety	C19: from French, from le Perche, region of NW France where the breed originated
Percheron	0.
	syl	Per+che:ron
	pron	<1pR:S*2ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact heavy breed of carthorse, grey or black in colour.
perchlorate	0.
	syl	per+chlo+rate
	pron	<p*1klc:rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of perchloric acid. Perchlorate salts contain the ion ClO%#-@b\4.
perchloric acid	0.
	syl	per+chlo+ric ac:id
	pron	<p*1klc:rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless syrupy oxyacid of chlorine containing a greater proportion of oxygen than chloric acid. It is a powerful oxidizing agent and is used as a laboratory reagent. Formula: HClO\4.
perchloride	0.
	syl	per+chlo+ride
	pron	<p*1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chloride that contains more chlorine than other chlorides of the same element.
percipient	ety	C17: from Latin percipiens observing, from percipere to grasp; see #7perceive 
percipient	1.
	syl	per+cip:i+ent
	pron	<p*1sipi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to perceive.
percipient	2.
	syl	per+cip:i+ent
	pron	<p*1sipi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	perceptive.
percipient	3.
	syl	per+cip:i+ent
	pron	<p*1sipi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that perceives.
percipience	sub
	head	percipient
	syl	per+1cip:i+ence
	pos	n.
percipiently	sub
	head	percipient
	syl	per+1cip:i+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
Perceval	alt
	head	Percival
	or	Percival
	syl	Per:ce:val
	pron	<1pR:sivL>
	pos	n.
Percival	0.
	or	Perceval
	syl	Per:ci:val
	pron	<1pR:sivL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	a knight in King Arthur's court. German equivalent: {Parzival}.
percoid	ety	C19: from Latin perca #7perch %2#7+ -#7oid 
percoidean	alt
	head	percoid
	or	percoid
	syl	per+coi+de:an
	pron	<p*1kcidi*n>
	pos	adj.
percoid	1.
	or	percoidean
	syl	per+coid
	pron	<1pR:kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of spiny-finned teleost fishes including the perches, sea bass, red mullet, cichlids, etc.
percoid	2.
	or	percoidean
	syl	per+coid
	pron	<1pR:kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a perch.
percoid	3.
	or	percoidean
	syl	per+coid
	pron	<1pR:kcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the suborder
percolate	ety	C17: from Latin percol*_are, from #7per+ c*_ol*_are to strain, from c*_olum a strainer; see #7colander 
percolate	1.
	syl	per+co+late
	pron	<1pR:k*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a liquid) to pass through a fine mesh, porous substance, etc. or (of a liquid) to pass through a fine mesh, etc.; trickle.
	exam	1	rain percolated through the roof.
percolate	2.
	syl	per+co+late
	pron	<1pR:k*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to permeate; penetrate gradually.
	exam	1	water percolated the road.
percolate	3.
	syl	per+co+late
	pron	<1pR:k*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to become active or lively.
	exam	1	she percolated with happiness.
percolate	4.
	syl	per+co+late
	pron	<1pR:k*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (coffee) or (of coffee) to be made in a percolator.
percolate	5.
	syl	per+co+late
	pron	<1pR:k*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of percolation.
percolable	sub
	head	percolate
	syl	per+co+la:ble
	pron	<1pR:k*l*bL>
	pos	adj.
percolation	sub
	head	percolate
	syl	per+co+1la+tion
	pos	n.
percolative	sub
	head	percolate
	syl	per+co+la+tive
	pos	adj.
percolator	0.
	syl	per+co+la+tor
	pron	<1pR:k*2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of coffeepot in which boiling water is forced up through a tube and filters down through the coffee grounds into a container.
per contra	ety	from Latin
per contra	0.
	syl	per con+tra
	pron	<1pR:> <1kontr*>
	pos	adv.
	def	on the contrary.
percuss	ety	C16: from Latin percutere, from per- through+ quatere to shake
percuss	1.
	syl	per+cuss
	pron	<p*1k^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike sharply, rapidly, or suddenly.
percuss	2.
	syl	per+cuss
	pron	<p*1k^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to tap on (a body surface) with the fingertips or a special hammer to aid diagnosis or for therapeutic purposes.
percussor	sub
	head	percuss
	syl	per+1cus+sor
	pos	n.
percussion	ety	C16: from Latin percussi*_o, from percutere to hit; see #7percuss 
percussion	1.
	syl	per+cus+sion
	pron	<p*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, an instance, or an effect of percussing.
percussion	2.
	syl	per+cus+sion
	pron	<p*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the family of instruments in which sound arises from the striking of materials with sticks or hammers.
percussion	3.a.
	syl	per+cus+sion
	pron	<p*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	instruments of this family constituting a section of an orchestra, etc.
percussion	4.
	syl	per+cus+sion
	pron	<p*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the act of percussing a body surface.
percussion	5.
	syl	per+cus+sion
	pron	<p*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exploding a percussion cap.
percussion cap	0.
	syl	per+cus+sion cap
	pos	n.
	def	a detonator consisting of a paper or thin metal cap containing material that explodes when struck and formerly used in certain firearms.
percussion instrument	0.
	syl	per+cus+sion in+stru+ment
	pos	n.
	def	any of various musical instruments that produce a sound when their resonating surfaces are struck directly, as with a stick or mallet, or by leverage action. They may be of definite pitch (as a kettledrum or xylophone), indefinite pitch (as a gong or rattle), or a mixture of both (as various drums).
percussionist	0.
	syl	per+cus+sion+ist
	pron	<p*1k^S*nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a person who plays any of several percussion instruments, esp. in an orchestra.
percussion lock	0.
	syl	per+cus+sion lock
	pos	n.
	def	a gunlock in which the hammer strikes a percussion cap.
percussive	0.
	syl	per+cus+sive
	pron	<p*1k^siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, caused by, or relating to percussion.
percussively	sub
	head	percussive
	syl	per+1cus+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
percussiveness	sub
	head	percussive
	syl	per+1cus+sive+ness
	pos	n.
percutaneous	0.
	syl	per+cu+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2pR:kju1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	effected through the skin, as in the absorption of an ointment.
Percy	1.
	syl	Per:cy
	pron	<1pR:si>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}, called 1364-1403, English rebel, who was killed leading an army against Henry IV.
Thomas	2.
	head	Percy
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1729-1811, English bishop and antiquary. His (1765) stimulated the interest of Romantic writers in old English and Scottish ballads.
Monte	infl
	head	Perdido
	syl	Monte.
	pos	n.
Perdido	0.
	syl	Per+di+do
	pron	Spanish <pAr1DiDo>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NE Spain, in the central Pyrenees. Height: 3352 m (10997 ft.). French name: (Mont) {Perdu}.
per diem	ety	from Latin
per diem	1.
	syl	per di:em
	pron	<1pR:> <1dIem>, <1dEem>
	pos	adv.
	def	every day or by the day.
per diem	2.
	syl	per di:em
	pron	<1pR:> <1dIem>, <1dEem>
	pos	n.
	def	an allowance for daily expenses, usually those incurred while working.
perdition	ety	C14: from Late Latin perditi*_o ruin, from Latin perdere to lose, from #7per - (away)+ d*_are to give
perdition	1.a.
	syl	per+di+tion
	pron	<p*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	final and irrevocable spiritual ruin.
perdition	1.b.
	syl	per+di+tion
	pron	<p*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	this state as one that the wicked are said to be destined to endure forever.
perdition	2.
	syl	per+di+tion
	pron	<p*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hell}.
perdition	3.
	syl	per+di+tion
	pron	<p*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	utter disaster, ruin, or destruction.
perdu	ety	C16: via French: lost, from perdre to lose, from Latin perdere to destroy
perdue	alt
	head	perdu
	or	perdu
	syl	per+due
	pron	<1pR:dju:>
	pos	n.
perdu	1.
	or	perdue
	syl	per+du
	pron	<1pR:dju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a soldier placed at hazard or in a situation from which there is little chance of recovery.
perdu	2.
	or	perdue
	syl	per+du
	pron	<1pR:dju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden.
Mont	infl
	head	Perdu
	syl	Mont.
	pos	n.
Perdu	0.
	syl	Per+du
	pron	<per1dy>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for (Monte) {Perdido}.
perdurable	ety	C13: from Late Latin perd*_ur*_abilis, from Latin per- (intensive)+ d*_ur*_abilis long-lasting, from d*_urus hard &- @!per+dur+a@.#!bil+i@.ty n. &- #!per+dur+a@.bly adv.
perdurable	0.
	syl	per+dur+a:ble
	pron	<p*1dju*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	extremely durable.
pere	0.
	syl	p*`ere
	pron	French. <pe:r>, English <pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition to a French surname to specify the father rather than the son of the same name.
	exam	1	Dumas p*`ere.
Pere David's deer	ety	C20: named after Father A. David (died 1900), French missionary
Pere David's deer	0.
	syl	P*`ere Da:vid's deer
	pos	n.
	def	a large grey deer, surviving only in captivity as descendants of a herd preserved in the Imperial hunting park near Peking.
peregrinate	ety	C16: from Latin, from peregr*_in*_ar*_i to travel; see #7peregrine 
peregrinate	1.
	syl	per+e:gri+nate
	pron	<1perigri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel or wander about from place to place; voyage.
peregrinate	2.
	syl	per+e:gri+nate
	pron	<1perigri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel through (a place).
peregrinate	3.
	syl	per+e:gri+nate
	pron	<1perigri2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {foreign}.
peregrinator	sub
	head	peregrinate
	syl	per+e:gri+2na+tor
	pos	n.
peregrination	1.
	syl	per+e:gri+na+tion
	pron	<2perigri1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a voyage, esp. an extensive one.
peregrination	2.
	syl	per+e:gri+na+tion
	pron	<2perigri1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of travelling.
peregrine	ety	C14: from Latin peregr*_inus foreign, from pereger being abroad, from per through+ ager land (that is, beyond one's own land)
peregrine	1.
	syl	per+e:grine
	pron	<1perigrin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	coming from abroad.
peregrine	2.
	syl	per+e:grine
	pron	<1perigrin>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	travelling or migratory; wandering.
peregrine falcon	0.
	syl	per+e:grine fal+con
	pos	n.
	def	a falcon, occurring in most parts of the world, having a dark plumage on the back and wings and lighter underparts. See also {duck hawk}.
Pereira	0.
	syl	Pe+rei+ra
	pron	Spanish <pA1rAjra>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central Colombia: cattle trading and coffee processing. Pop.: 174128 (1973).
pereira bark	0.
	syl	pe+rei+ra bark
	pron	<p*1re*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of a South American apocynaceous tree, source of a substance formerly used for treating malaria.
peremptory	ety	C16: from Anglo-Norman peremptorie, from Latin perempt*_orius decisive, from perimere to take away completely, from #7per - (intensive)+ emere to take
peremptory	1.
	syl	per+emp+to:ry
	pron	<p*1rempt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgent or commanding.
	exam	1	a peremptory ring on the bell.
peremptory	2.
	syl	per+emp+to:ry
	pron	<p*1rempt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be remitted or debated; decisive.
peremptory	3.
	syl	per+emp+to:ry
	pron	<p*1rempt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	positive or assured in speech, manner, etc.; dogmatic.
peremptory	4.a.
	syl	per+emp+to:ry
	pron	<p*1rempt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	admitting of no denial or contradiction; precluding debate.
peremptory	4.b.
	syl	per+emp+to:ry
	pron	<p*1rempt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	obligatory rather than permissive.
peremptorily	sub
	head	peremptory
	syl	per+1emp+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
peremptoriness	sub
	head	peremptory
	syl	per+1emp+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
perennate	ety	C17: from Latin perenn*_atus, from perenn*_are, from #7per - (through)+ annus year
perennate	0.
	syl	pe+ren+nate
	pron	<1peri2nAt>, <p*1renAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to live from one growing season to another, usually with a period of reduced activity between seasons.
perennial	ety	C17: from Latin perennis continual, from per through+ annus year
perennial	1.
	syl	per+en+ni:al
	pron	<p*1reni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting throughout the year or through many years.
perennial	2.
	syl	per+en+ni:al
	pron	<p*1reni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	everlasting; perpetual.
perennial	3.
	syl	per+en+ni:al
	pron	<p*1reni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody or herbaceous plant that continues its growth for at least three years. Compare { {annual} (sense 3), {biennial} (sense 3)}.
perennially	sub
	head	perennial
	syl	per+1en+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
perf	1.
	syl	perf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	perfect.
perf	2.
	syl	perf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	perforated.
perf	3.
	syl	perf.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	perforation.
perfect	ety	C13: from Latin perfectus, from perficere to perform, from per through+ facere to do
perfect	1.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having all essential elements.
perfect	2.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unblemished; faultless.
	exam	1	a perfect gemstone.
perfect	3.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	correct or precise.
	exam	1	perfect timing.
perfect	4.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	utter or absolute.
	exam	1	a perfect stranger.
perfect	5.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	excellent in all respects.
	exam	1	a perfect day.
perfect	6.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	exactly divisible into equal integral or polynomial roots.
	exam	1	36 is a perfect square.
perfect	7.a.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having functional stamens and pistils.
perfect	7.b.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having all parts present.
perfect	8.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a tense of verbs used in describing an action that has been completed by the subject. In English this is a compound tense, formed with or plus the past participle.
perfect	9.a.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the intervals of the unison, fourth, fifth, and octave.
perfect	9.b.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cadence
	def	ending on the tonic chord, giving a feeling of conclusion. Also: {full, final}. Compare { {imperfect} (sense 6)}.
perfect	10.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	positive certain, or assured.
perfect	11.a.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	n.
	def	the perfect tense.
perfect	11.b.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<1pR:fikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this tense.
perfect	12.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<p*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make perfect; improve to one's satisfaction.
	exam	1	he is in Paris to perfect his French.
perfect	13.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<p*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fully accomplished.
perfect	14.
	syl	per+fect
	pron	<p*1fekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to print the reverse side of (a printed sheet of paper).
perfecter	sub
	head	perfect
	syl	per+1fect+er
	pos	n.
perfectness	sub
	head	perfect
	syl	per+fect+ness
perfect competition	0.
	syl	per+fect com+pe+ti+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a market situation in which there exits a homogeneous product, freedom of entry, and a large number of buyers and sellers none of whom individually can affect price.
perfect gas	0.
	syl	per+fect gas
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ideal gas}.
perfectible	0.
	syl	per+fect+i:ble
	pron	<p*1fekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of becoming or being made perfect.
perfectibility	sub
	head	perfectible
	syl	per+2fect+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
perfection	ety	C13: from Latin perfecti*_o a completing, from perficere to finish
perfection	1.
	syl	per+fec+tion
	pron	<p*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of perfecting or the state or quality of being perfect.
perfection	2.
	syl	per+fec+tion
	pron	<p*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest degree of a quality, etc..
	exam	1	the perfection of faithfulness.
perfection	3.
	syl	per+fec+tion
	pron	<p*1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an embodiment of perfection.
perfectionism	1.
	syl	per+fec+tion+ism
	pron	<p*1fekS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that man can attain perfection in this life.
perfectionism	2.
	syl	per+fec+tion+ism
	pron	<p*1fekS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the demand for the highest standard of excellence.
perfectionist	1.
	syl	per+fec+tion+ist
	pron	<p*1fekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who strives for or demands the highest standards of excellence in work, etc.
perfectionist	2.
	syl	per+fec+tion+ist
	pron	<p*1fekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes the doctrine of perfectionism.
perfectionist	3.
	syl	per+fec+tion+ist
	pron	<p*1fekS*nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to perfectionism.
perfective	1.
	syl	per+fec+tive
	pron	<p*1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to perfect.
perfective	2.
	syl	per+fec+tive
	pron	<p*1fektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages, including English, used to express that the action or event described by the verb is or was completed.
	exam	1	I lived in London for ten years
perfectly	1.
	syl	per+fect+ly
	pron	<1pR:fiktli>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely, utterly, or ab?!sol?!utely.
perfectly	2.
	syl	per+fect+ly
	pron	<1pR:fiktli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a perfect way; extremely well.
perfect number	0.
	syl	per+fect num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an integer, such as 28, that is equal to the sum of all its possible factors, excluding itself.
perfecto	ety	Spanish, literally: perfect
perfectos	infl
	head	perfecto
	syl	per+fec+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perfecto	0.
	syl	per+fec+to
	pron	<p*1fekt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cigar that is tapered from both ends.
perfect participle	0.
	syl	per+fect par+ti+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {past participle}.
perfect pitch	0.
	syl	per+fect pitch
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {absolute pitch}. Compare {relative pitch}.
perfect rhyme	1.
	syl	per+fect rhyme
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {full rhyme}. rhyme between words in which the stressed vowels and any succeeding consonants are identical although the consonants preceding the stressed vowels may be different, as between or
perfect rhyme	2.
	syl	per+fect rhyme
	pos	n.
	def	a rhyme between two words that are pronounced the same although differing in meaning.
	exam	1	bough/bow.
perfervid	ety	C19: from New Latin perfervidus, from Latin per- (intensive)+ fervidus #7fervid 
perfervid	0.
	syl	per+fer+vid
	pron	<pR:1fR:vid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	extremely ardent, enthusiastic, or zealous.
perfervidly	sub
	head	perfervid
	syl	per+1fer+vid+ly
	pos	adv.
perfervidness	sub
	head	perfervid
	syl	per+1fer+vid+ness
	pos	n.
perfidious	0.
	syl	per+fid:i+ous
	pron	<p*1fidi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	guilty, treacherous, or faithless; deceitful.
perfidiously	sub
	head	perfidious
	syl	per+1fid:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
perfidiousness	sub
	head	perfidious
	syl	per+1fid:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
perfidy	ety	C16: from Latin perfidia, from perfidus faithless, from per beyond+ fid*_es faith
perfidies	infl
	head	perfidy
	syl	per+fi+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perfidy	0.
	syl	per+fi+dy
	pron	<1pR:fidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfidious act.
perfin	ety	from perf (orated with) in (itials) 
perfin	0.
	syl	per+fin
	pron	<1pR:fin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philately.
	def	the former name for {spif}.
perfoliate	ety	C17: from New Latin perfoli*_atus, from Latin per- through+ folium leaf
perfoliate	0.
	syl	per+fo+li+ate
	pron	<p*1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having a base that completely encloses the stem, so that the stem appears to pass through it.
perfoliation	sub
	head	perfoliate
	syl	per+2fo+li:1a+tion
	pos	n.
perforate	ety	C16: from Latin perfor*_are, from per- through+ for*_are to pierce
perforate	1.
	syl	per+fo+rate
	pron	<1pR:f*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a hole or holes in (something); penetrate.
perforate	2.
	syl	per+fo+rate
	pron	<1pR:f*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punch rows of holes between (stamps, etc.) for ease of separation.
perforate	3.a.
	syl	per+fo+rate
	pron	<1pR:f*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	pierced by small holes.
	exam	1	perforate shells.
perforate	3.b.
	syl	per+fo+rate
	pron	<1pR:f*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with small transparent spots.
perforate	4.
	syl	per+fo+rate
	pron	<1pR:f*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philately.
	def	another word for {perforated}.
perforable	sub
	head	perforate
	syl	per+fo+ra:ble
	pron	<1pR:f*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
perforative	sub
	head	perforate
	or	perforatory
	syl	per+fo+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
perforatory	sub
	head	perforate
	or	perforative
	syl	per+fo+ra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
perforator	sub
	head	perforate
	syl	per+fo+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
perforated	1.
	syl	per+fo+rat+ed
	pron	<1pR:f*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	pierced with one or more holes.
perforated	2.
	syl	per+fo+rat+ed
	pron	<1pR:f*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of stamps
	def	having perforations. Abbrev.: {perf}.
perforated tape	0.
	syl	per+fo+rat+ed tape
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {paper tape}.
perforation	1.
	syl	per+fo+ra+tion
	pron	<2pR:f*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of perforating or the state of being perforated.
perforation	2.
	syl	per+fo+ra+tion
	pron	<2pR:f*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole or holes made in something.
perforation	3.a.
	syl	per+fo+ra+tion
	pron	<2pR:f*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of making individual stamps, etc. easily separable by punching holes along their margins.
perforation	3.b.
	syl	per+fo+ra+tion
	pron	<2pR:f*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the holes punched in this way. Abbrev.: {perf}.
perforation gauge	0.
	syl	per+fo+ra+tion gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated scale for measuring perforations and roulettes of postage stamps.
perforce	ety	C14: from Old French par force; see #7per, force 
perforce	0.
	syl	per+force
	pron	<p*1fc:s>
	pos	adv.
	def	by necessity; unavoidably.
perform	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman perfourmer (influenced by forme #7form) #7, from Old French parfournir, from par- #7per -#7+ fournir to provide; see #7furnish 
perform	1.
	syl	per+form
	pron	<p*1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry out or do (an action).
perform	2.
	syl	per+form
	pron	<p*1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fulfil or comply with.
	exam	1	to perform someone's request.
perform	3.
	syl	per+form
	pron	<p*1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to present or enact (a play, concert, etc.) before or otherwise entertain an audience.
	exam	1	the group performed Hamlet.
perform	4.
	syl	per+form
	pron	<p*1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to accomplish sexual intercourse.
	exam	1	he performed well.
performable	sub
	head	perform
	syl	per+1form+a:ble
	pos	adj.
performer	sub
	head	perform
	syl	per+1form+er
	pos	n.
performance	1.
	syl	per+for+mance
	pron	<p*1fc:m*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or art of performing.
performance	2.
	syl	per+for+mance
	pron	<p*1fc:m*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an artistic or dramatic production.
	exam	1	last night's performance was terrible.
performance	3.
	syl	per+for+mance
	pron	<p*1fc:m*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or quality of functioning.
	exam	1	a machine's performance.
performance	4.
	syl	per+for+mance
	pron	<p*1fc:m*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mode of conduct or behaviour, esp. when distasteful or irregular.
	exam	1	what did you mean by that performance at the restaurant??
performance	5.
	syl	per+for+mance
	pron	<p*1fc:m*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any accomplishment.
performance test	0.
	syl	per+for+mance test
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a test designed to assess a person's manual ability.
performative	1.a.
	syl	per+for+ma+tive
	pron	<p*1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics, philosophy.
	def	denoting an utterance that itself constitutes the act described by the verb. For example, the sentence is itself a confession.
performative	1.b.
	syl	per+for+ma+tive
	pron	<p*1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	as; n.
	qual	Linguistics, philosophy.
	exam	1	that sentence is a performative.
performative	2.a.
	syl	per+for+ma+tive
	pron	<p*1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics, philosophy.
	def	denoting a verb that may be used as the main verb in such an utterance.
performative	2.b.
	syl	per+for+ma+tive
	pron	<p*1fc:m*tiv>
	pos	as; n.
	qual	Linguistics, philosophy.
	exam	1	@6promise@9 is a performative.
performatively	sub
	head	performative
	syl	per+1form:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
performing	0.
	syl	per+form+ing
	pron	<p*1fc:miG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	trained to perform tricks before an audience, as in a circus.
performing arts	0.
	syl	per+form+ing arts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the arts that are primarily performed before an audience, such as dance and drama.
perfume	ety	C16: from French parfum, probably from Old Proven*,cal perfum, from perfumar to make scented, from per through (from Latin)+ fumar to smoke, from Latin fum*_are to smoke
perfume	1.
	syl	per+fume
	pron	<1pR:fju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of alcohol and fragrant essential oils extracted from flowers, etc., or made synthetically, used esp. to impart a pleasant long-lasting scent to the body, etc. See also {cologne, toilet water}.
perfume	2.
	syl	per+fume
	pron	<1pR:fju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a scent or odour, esp. a fragrant one.
perfume	3.
	syl	per+fume
	pron	<p*1fju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a perfume to.
perfumer	0.
	syl	per+fum+er
	pron	<p*1fju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or sells perfume.
perfumeries	infl
	head	perfumery
	syl	per+fum+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perfumery	1.
	syl	per+fum+er:y
	pron	<p*1fju:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where perfumes are sold.
perfumery	2.
	syl	per+fum+er:y
	pron	<p*1fju:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a factory where perfumes are made.
perfumery	3.
	syl	per+fum+er:y
	pron	<p*1fju:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making perfumes.
perfumery	4.
	syl	per+fum+er:y
	pron	<p*1fju:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	perfumes in general.
perfunctory	ety	C16: from Late Latin perfunct*_orius negligent, from perfunctus dispatched, from perfung*_i to fulfil; see #7function 
perfunctory	1.
	syl	per+func+to:ry
	pron	<p*1f^Gkt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	done superficially, only as a matter of routine; careless or cursory.
perfunctory	2.
	syl	per+func+to:ry
	pron	<p*1f^Gkt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull or indifferent.
perfunctorily	sub
	head	perfunctory
	syl	per+1func+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
perfunctoriness	sub
	head	perfunctory
	syl	per+1func+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
perfuse	ety	C16: from Latin perf*_usus wetted, from perfundere to pour over, from #7per -#7+ fundere to pour
perfuse	0.
	syl	per+fuse
	pron	<p*1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suffuse or permeate (a liquid, colour, etc.) through or over (something).
perfusion	sub
	head	perfuse
	syl	per+1fu+sion
	pos	n.
perfusive	sub
	head	perfuse
	syl	per+1fu+sive
	pos	adj.
Pergamum	1.
	syl	Per+ga+mum
	pron	<1pR:g*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in NW Asia Minor, in Mysia: capital of a major Hellenistic monarchy of the same name that later became a Roman province.
Pergamum	2.
	syl	Per+ga+mum
	pron	<1pR:g*m*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Bergama}.
pergola	ety	C17: via Italian from Latin pergula projection from a roof, from pergere to go forward
pergola	0.
	syl	per+go+la
	pron	<1pR:g*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal trellis or framework, supported on posts, that carries climbing plants and may form a covered walk.
Giovanni Battista	infl
	head	Pergolesi
	syl	Gio:van:ni Bat:tis:ta
	pron	<Jo1vanni> <bat1tista>
	pos	n.
Pergolesi	0.
	syl	Per:go:le:si
	pron	Italian <2pArgo1lA:si>
	pos	n.
	def	1710-36, Italian composer: his works include the operetta (1733) and the (1736) for women's voices.
perhaps	ety	C16 perhappes, from per by+ happes chance, #7hap 
perhaps	1.a.
	syl	per+haps
	pron	<p*1h@ps>, <informal> <pr@ps>
	pos	adv.
	def	possibly; maybe.
perhaps	1.b.
	syl	per+haps
	pron	<p*1h@ps>, <informal> <pr@ps>
	pos	adv.
	usage	as sentence modifier
	exam	1	he'll arrive tomorrow, perhaps;
	exam	2	perhaps you'll see him tomorrow.
perhaps	2.
	syl	per+haps
	pron	<p*1h@ps>, <informal> <pr@ps>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	it may happen, be so, etc.; maybe.
peri	ety	C18: from Persian: fairy, from Avestan pairik*_a witch
peris	infl
	head	peri
	syl	pe:ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peri	1.
	syl	pe:ri
	pron	<1pi*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Persian folklore
	def	one of a race of beautiful supernatural beings.
peri	2.
	syl	pe:ri
	pron	<1pi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any beautiful fairy-like creature.
peri-	ety	from Greek peri around, near, about
peri-	1.
	syl	per:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	enclosing, encircling, or around.
	exam	1	pericardium;
	exam	2	pericarp;
	exam	3	perigon.
peri-	2.
	syl	per:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	near or adjacent.
	exam	1	perihelion.
perianth	ety	C18: from French p*'erianthe, from New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek anthos flower
perianth	0.
	syl	per:i+anth
	pron	<1peri2@nT>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer part of a flower, consisting of the calyx and corolla.
periapt	ety	C16: via French from Greek periapton, from #7peri -#7+ haptos clasped, from haptein to fasten
periapt	0.
	syl	per:i+apt
	pron	<1peri2@pt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a charm or amulet.
periblem	ety	C19: via German from Greek peribl*_ema protection, from periballein to throw around, from #7peri -#7+ ballein to throw
periblem	0.
	syl	per:i+blem
	pron	<1peri2blem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a layer of meristematic tissue in stems and roots that gives rise to the cortex.
pericarditis	0.
	syl	per:i+car+di+tis
	pron	<2perika:1dItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the pericardium.
pericarditic	sub
	head	pericarditis
	syl	per:i+car+dit+ic
	pron	<2perika:1ditik>
	pos	adj.
pericardium	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek perikardion, from #7peri -#7+ kardia heart
pericardia	infl
	head	pericardium
	syl	per:i+car+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pericardium	0.
	syl	per:i+car+di:um
	pron	<2peri1ka:di*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the membranous sac enclosing the heart.
pericardial	sub
	head	pericardium
	or	pericardiac
	syl	per:i+1car+di:al
	pos	adj.
pericardiac	sub
	head	pericardium
	or	pericardial
	syl	per:i+1car+di+ac
	pos	adj.
pericarp	ety	C18: via French from New Latin pericarpium 
pericarp	1.
	syl	per:i+carp
	pron	<1peri2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a fruit enclosing the seeds that develops from the wall of the ovary.
pericarp	2.
	syl	per:i+carp
	pron	<1peri2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of tissue around the reproductive bodies of some algae and fungi.
pericarpial	sub
	head	pericarp
	or	pericarpic
	syl	per:i+1car+pi:al
	pos	adj.
pericarpic	sub
	head	pericarp
	or	pericarpial
	syl	per:i+1car+pic
	pos	adj.
pericarpoidal	sub
	head	pericarp
	syl	per:i+car+1poi+dal
	pos	adj.
perichondrium	ety	C18: New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek chondros cartilage
perichondria	infl
	head	perichondrium
	syl	per:i+chon+dri:a
	pron	<-dri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perichondrium	0.
	syl	per:i+chon+dri:um
	pron	<2peri1kondri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the white fibrous membrane that covers the surface of cartilage.
perichondrial	sub
	head	perichondrium
	syl	per:i+1chon+dri:al
	pos	adj.
periclase	ety	C19: from New Latin periclasia, from Greek peri very + klasis a breaking, referring to its perfect cleavage &- per@.i+clas+tic (@!p$er$I#!kl@ast$Ik) adj.
periclase	0.
	syl	per:i+clase
	pron	<1peri2klAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral consisting of magnesium oxide in the form of isometric crystals or grains: occurs in limestone masses.
Periclean	0.
	syl	Per:i+cle:an
	pron	<2peri1klE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Pericles or to the period when Athens was the intellectual and artistic leader of the Greek city-states.
Pericles	0.
	syl	Per:i:cles
	pron	<1peri2klEz>
	pos	n.
	def	died 429 #7b.c., Athenian statesman and leader of the popular party, who contributed greatly to Athens' political and cultural supremacy in Greece. In power from about 460, he was responsible for the construction of the Parthenon. He conducted the Peloponnesian War (431-404) successfully until his death.
periclinal	1.
	syl	per:i+cli+nal
	pron	<2peri1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a pericline.
periclinal	2.a.
	syl	per:i+cli+nal
	pron	<2peri1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to cell walls that are parallel to the surface of a plant part, such as a meristem.
periclinal	2.b.
	syl	per:i+cli+nal
	pron	<2peri1klInL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of chimeras
	def	having one component completely enclosed by the other component.
pericline	ety	C19: from Greek periklin*_es sloping on all sides, from #7peri -+ klinein to lean
pericline	1.
	syl	per:i+cline
	pron	<1peri2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white translucent variety of albite in the form of elongated crystals.
pericline	2.
	syl	per:i+cline
	pron	<1peri2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dome}. a dome-shaped formation of stratified rock with its slopes following the direction of folding.
pericope	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek perikop*_e piece cut out, from #7peri -#7+ kop*_e a cutting
pericope	0.
	syl	pe+ric:o+pe
	pron	<p*1rik*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a selection from a book, esp. a passage from the Bible read at religious services.
pericopic	sub
	head	pericope
	syl	per:i+cop+ic
	pron	<2peri1kopik>
	pos	adj.
pericranium	ety	C16: New Latin, from Greek perikranion 
pericrania	infl
	head	pericranium
	syl	per:i+cra+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pericranium	0.
	syl	per:i+cra+ni:um
	pron	<2peri1krAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibrous membrane covering the external surface of the skull.
pericranial	sub
	head	pericranium
	syl	per:i+1cra+ni:al
	pos	adj.
pericycle	ety	C19: from Greek perikuklos 
pericycle	0.
	syl	per:i+cy+cle
	pron	<1peri2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of plant tissue beneath the endodermis: surrounds the conducting tissue in roots and certain stems.
pericyclic	sub
	head	pericycle
	syl	per:i+cy+clic
	pron	<2peri1sIklik>, <-1sik->
	pos	adj.
pericynthion	ety	C20: from #7peri -#7+ - cynthion, from C#7ynthia 
pericynthion	0.
	syl	per:i+cyn+thi+on
	pron	<2peri1sinTi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which a spacecraft launched from earth into a lunar orbit is nearest the moon. Compare {perilune, apocynthion}.
periderm	ety	C19: from New Latin peridermis  &- @!per@.i+#!der+mal or @!per@.i+#!der+mic adj.
periderm	0.
	syl	per:i+derm
	pron	<1peri2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer corky protective layer of woody stems and roots, consisting of cork cambium, phelloderm and cork.
peridium	ety	C19: from Greek p*_eridion a little wallet, from p*_era leather bag, of obscure origin
peridia	infl
	head	peridium
	syl	pe+rid:i:a
	pron	<-1ridi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peridium	0.
	syl	pe+rid+i:um
	pron	<p*1ridi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinct outer layer of the spore-bearing organ in many fungi.
peridot	ety	C14: from Old French peritot, of unknown origin
peridot	0.
	syl	per:i+dot
	pron	<1peri2dot>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale green transparent variety of the olivine chrysolite, used as a gemstone.
peridotite	ety	C19: from French, from #7peridot 
peridotite	0.
	syl	per:i+do+tite
	pron	<2peri1d*utIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark coarse-grained ultrabasic plutonic igneous rock consisting principally of olivine.
peridotitic	sub
	head	peridotite
	syl	per:i+do+tit+ic
	pron	<2perid*u1tit?!ik>
	pos	adj.
perigee	ety	C16: via French from Greek perigeion, from #7peri -#7+ gea earth
perigee	0.
	syl	per:i+gee
	pron	<1peri2JE>
	pos	n.
	def	the point in its orbit around the earth when the moon or an artificial satellite is nearest the earth. Compare {apogee}.
perigean	sub
	head	perigee
	or	perigeal
	syl	per:i+1ge:an
	pos	adj.
perigeal	sub
	head	perigee
	or	perigean
	syl	per:i+1ge:al
	pos	adj.
periglacial	0.
	syl	per:i+gla+cial
	pron	<2peri1glAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a region bordering a glacier.
	exam	1	periglacial climate.
perigon	0.
	syl	per:i+gon
	pron	<1perig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an angle of 360?%. Also called: {round angle}.
Perigordian	ety	C20: after P*'erigord, district in France
Perigordian	1.
	syl	Per:i+gor+di:an
	pron	<2peri1gc:di*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of an Upper Palaeolithic culture in Europe, esp. in France.
Perigordian	2.
	syl	Per:i+gor+di:an
	pron	<2peri1gc:di*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	the Perigordian culture.
perigynous	ety	C19: from New Latin perigynus; see #7peri -#7, -#7gynous 
perigynous	1.
	syl	pe+rig:y+nous
	pron	<p*1riJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flower
	def	having a concave or flat receptacle with a distinct gynoecium surround?!ed by the other floral parts, as in the rose hip.
perigynous	2.
	syl	pe+rig:y+nous
	pron	<p*1riJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the parts of a flower arranged in this way.
perigyny	sub
	head	perigynous
	syl	pe+1rig:y+ny
	pos	n.
perihelion	ety	C17: from New Latin perih*_elium, from #7peri -#7+ Greek h*_elios sun
perihelia	infl
	head	perihelion
	syl	per:i+he+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perihelion	0.
	syl	per:i+he+li:on
	pron	<2peri1hEli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the point in its orbit when a planet or comet is nearest the sun. Compare {aphelion}.
peril	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin per*_iculum 
peril	0.
	syl	per+il
	pron	<1peril>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure to risk or harm; danger or jeopardy.
perilous	0.
	syl	per:i+lous
	pron	<1peril*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very hazardous or dangerous.
	exam	1	a perilous journey.
perilously	sub
	head	perilous
	syl	per:i+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
perilousness	sub
	head	perilous
	syl	per:i+lous+ness
	pos	n.
perilune	ety	C20: from #7peri -#7+ -lune from Latin l*_una moon
perilune	0.
	syl	per:i+lune
	pron	<1peri2lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the point in a lunar orbit when a spacecraft launched from the moon is nearest the moon. Compare {apolune, pericynthion}.
perilymph	0.
	syl	per:i+lymph
	pron	<1peri2limf>
	pos	n.
	def	the fluid filling the space between the membranous and bony labyrinths of the internal ear.
perimeter	ety	C16: from French p*'erim*`etre, from Latin perimetros; see #7peri -#7, -#7meter 
perimeter	1.a.
	syl	pe+rim+e:ter
	pron	<p*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the curve or line enclosing a plane area.
perimeter	1.b.
	syl	pe+rim+e:ter
	pron	<p*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of this curve or line.
perimeter	2.a.
	syl	pe+rim+e:ter
	pron	<p*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any boundary around something, such as a field, etc.
perimeter	2.b.
	syl	pe+rim+e:ter
	pron	<p*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a perimeter fence;
	exam	2	a perimeter patrol.
perimeter	3.
	syl	pe+rim+e:ter
	pron	<p*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for measuring the limits of the field of vision.
perimetric	sub
	head	perimeter
	syl	per:i+met+ric
	pron	<2peri1metrik>
	pos	adj.
perimetrical	sub
	head	perimeter
	or	perimetral
	syl	per:i+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
perimetral	sub
	head	perimeter
	or	perimetrical
	syl	pe+1rim+e:tral
	pos	adj.
perimetrically	sub
	head	perimeter
	syl	per:i+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
perimetry	sub
	head	perimeter
	syl	pe+1rim+e:try
	pos	n.
perimorph	0.
	syl	per:i+morph
	pron	<1peri2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral that encloses another mineral of a different type.
perimorphic	sub
	head	perimorph
	or	perimorphous
	syl	per:i+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
perimorphous	sub
	head	perimorph
	or	perimorphic
	syl	per:i+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
perimorphism	sub
	head	perimorph
	syl	per:i+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
perimysium	ety	C19: from #7peri -#7+ -mysium, from Greek mus muscle
perimysium	0.
	syl	per:i+mys+i:um
	pron	<2peri1mizi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the sheath of fibrous connective tissue surrounding the primary bundles of muscle fibres.
perinatal	0.
	syl	per:i+na+tal
	pron	<2peri1nAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring in the period immediately before or after birth.
perinephrium	ety	C19: from #7peri -#7+ -nephrium, from Greek nephros kidney
perinephria	infl
	head	perinephrium
	syl	per:i+neph+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perinephrium	0.
	syl	per:i+neph+ri:um
	pron	<2peri1nefri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the fatty and connective tissue surrounding the kidney.
perinephric	sub
	head	perinephrium
	syl	per:i+1neph+ric
	pos	adj.
perineum	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek perinaion, from #7peri -#7+ inein to empty out &- @!per@.i+#!ne@.al adj.
perinea	infl
	head	perineum
	syl	per:i+ne:a
	pron	<-1nE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perineum	1.
	syl	per:i+ne:um
	pron	<2peri1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of the body between the anus and the genital organs, including some of the underlying structures.
perineum	2.
	syl	per:i+ne:um
	pron	<2peri1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nearly diamond-shaped surface of the human trunk between the thighs.
perineuritis	0.
	syl	per:i+neu+ri+tis
	pron	<2perinju1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the perineurium.
perineuritic	sub
	head	perineuritis
	syl	per:i+neu+rit+ic
	pron	<2perinju1ritik>
	pos	adj.
perineurium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek neuron nerve
perineurium	0.
	syl	per:i+neu+ri:um
	pron	<2peri1nju*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the connective tissue forming a sheath around a single bundle of nerve fibres.
perineurial	sub
	head	perineurium
	syl	per:i+1neu+ri:al
	pos	adj.
period	ety	C14 peryod, from Latin periodus, from Greek periodos circuit, from #7peri -#7+ hodos way
period	1.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of time of indefinable length.
	exam	1	he spent a period away from home.
period	2.a.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of time specified in some way.
	exam	1	the Arthurian period;
	exam	2	Picasso's blue period.
period	2.b.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	period costume.
period	3.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {menstruation}.
period	4.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a unit of geological time during which a system of rocks is formed.
	exam	1	the Jurassic period.
period	5.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a division of time, esp. of the academic day.
period	6.a.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the time taken to complete one cycle of a regularly recurring phenomenon; the reciprocal of frequency. Symbol.
	exam	1	T.
period	6.b.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval in which the values of a periodic function follow a certain pattern that is duplicated over successive intervals.
	exam	1	sin x=sin (x+2#Gr) , where 2#Gr is the period.
period	7.a.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the time required by a body to make one complete rotation on its axis.
period	7.b.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the time interval between two successive maxima or minima of light variation of a variable star.
period	8.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	one of the horizontal rows of elements in the periodic table. Each period starts with an alkali metal and ends with a rare gas. {Compare {group} (sense 11)}.
period	9.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {full stop}.
period	10.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete sentence, esp. a complex one with several clauses.
period	11.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a passage or division of a piece of music, usually consisting of two or more contrasting or complementary musical phrases and ending on a cadence. Also called: {sentence}.
period	12.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a unit consisting of two or more cola.
period	13.
	syl	pe+ri+od
	pron	<1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a completion or end.
periodate	0.
	syl	pe+ri:o+date
	pron	<pR:1rI*2dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of a periodic acid.
periodic	1.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening or recurring at intervals; intermittent.
periodic	2.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a period.
periodic	3.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or occurring in repeated periods or cycles. &- {@!pe+ri+#!od@.i+cal+ly} &- {pe+ri@.o+dic+i@.ty} (@!p$I$$r$I$$#!d$Is$It$I)
periodic acid	ety	C19: from #7per -#7+iodic 
periodic acid	0.
	syl	per:i+od+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pR:rI1odik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various oxyacids of iodine containing a greater proportion of oxygen than iodic acid and differing from each other in water content, esp. either of the crystalline compounds HIO\4 ({metaperiodic acid}) and H\5IO\6 ({paraperiodic acid}) .
periodical	1.
	syl	pe+ri+od:i+cal
	pron	<2pi*ri1odikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a publication issued at regular intervals, usually monthly or weekly.
periodical	2.
	syl	pe+ri+od:i+cal
	pron	<2pi*ri1odikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such publications.
periodical	3.
	syl	pe+ri+od:i+cal
	pron	<2pi*ri1odikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	published at regular intervals.
periodical	4.
	syl	pe+ri+od:i+cal
	pron	<2pi*ri1odikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	periodic or occasional.
periodic function	0.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic func+tion
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a function, such as sin , whose value is repeated at constant intervals.
periodic law	0.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic law
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that the chemical properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic weights (also called {Mendeleev's law}) or, more accurately, of their atomic numbers.
periodic sentence	0.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic sen+tence
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a sentence in which the completion of the main clause is left to the end, thus creating an effect of suspense.
periodic system	0.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic sys+tem
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	n.
	def	the classification of the elements based on the periodic law.
periodic table	0.
	syl	pe+ri+od+ic ta+ble
	pron	<2pi*ri1odik>
	pos	n.
	def	a table of the elements, arranged in order of increasing atomic number, based on the periodic law. Elements having similar chemical properties and electronic structures appear in vertical columns (groups).
periodisation	alt
	head	periodization
	or	periodization
	syl	pe+ri+od:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2pi*ri*dI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
periodization	0.
	or	periodisation
	syl	pe+ri+od:i+za+tion
	pron	<2pi*ri*dI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of dividing history into periods.
periodontal	0.
	syl	per:i:o+don+tal
	pron	<2peri*1dontL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	situated around a tooth.
periodontics	ety	C19: from #7peri -#7+ -odontics, from Greek od*_on tooth
periodontia	alt
	head	periodontics
	or	periodontics
	syl	per:i:o+don+ti:a
	pron	<2peri*1donSi*>
	pos	n.
periodontics	0.
	or	periodontia
	syl	per:i:o+don+tics
	pron	<2peri*1dontiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of dentistry concerned with diseases affecting the tissues and structures that surround teeth.
periodontic	sub
	head	periodontics
	syl	per:i:o+1don+tic
	pos	adj.
periodontically	sub
	head	periodontics
	syl	per:i:o+1don+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
period piece	0.
	syl	pe+ri+od piece
	pos	n.
	def	an object, piece of music, etc., valued for its quality of evoking a particular historical period.
perionychium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek onux a nail
peria	infl
	head	perionychium
	syl	per:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perionychium	0.
	syl	per:i+o:nych+i:um
	pron	<2peri*u1niki*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin that surrounds a fingernail or toenail.
periosteum	ety	C16: New Latin, from Greek periosteon, from #7peri -#7+ osteon bone
periostea	infl
	head	periosteum
	syl	per:i+os+te:a
	pron	<-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
periosteum	0.
	syl	per:i+os+te:um
	pron	<2peri1osti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick fibrous two-layered membrane covering the surface of bones.
periosteal	sub
	head	periosteum
	syl	per:i+1os+te:al
	pos	adj.
periostitis	0.
	syl	per:i+os+ti+tis
	pron	<2perio1stItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the peri?!osteum.
periostitic	sub
	head	periostitis
	syl	per:i+os+tit+ic
	pron	<2perio1stitik>
	pos	adj.
periotic	ety	C19: from #7peri -#7+ -otic, from Greek ous ear
periotic	1.
	syl	per:i+o:tic
	pron	<2peri1*utik>, <-1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the structures situated around the internal ear.
periotic	2.
	syl	per:i+o:tic
	pron	<2peri1*utik>, <-1otik>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated around the ear.
peripatetic	ety	C16: from Latin peripat*_eticus, from Greek peripat*_etikos, from peripatein to pace to and fro
peripatetic	1.
	syl	per:i+pa+tet+ic
	pron	<2perip*1tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	itinerant.
peripatetic	2.
	syl	per:i+pa+tet+ic
	pron	<2perip*1tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	em?!ployed in two or more educational establishments and tra?!velling from one to another.
	exam	1	a peripatetic football coach.
peripatetic	3.
	syl	per:i+pa+tet+ic
	pron	<2perip*1tetik>
	pos	n.
	def	a peripatetic person.
peripatetically	sub
	head	peripatetic
	syl	per:i+pa+1tet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Peripatetic	1.
	syl	Per:i+pa+tet+ic
	pron	<2perip*1tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the teachings of Aristotle, who used to teach philosophy while walking about the Lyceum in ancient Athens.
Peripatetic	2.
	syl	Per:i+pa+tet+ic
	pron	<2perip*1tetik>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of Aristotelianism.
peripeteia	ety	C16: from Greek, from #7peri -#7+ piptein to fall (to change suddenly, literally: to fall around)
peripetia	infl
	head	peripeteia
	or	peripety
	syl	per:i+pe:ti:a
	pron	<2peripi1tI*>, <-1ti*>
	pos	n.
peripety	infl
	head	peripeteia
	or	peripetia
	syl	pe+rip+e:ty
	pron	<p*1rip*ti>
	pos	n.
peripeteia	0.
	syl	per:i+pe:tei:a
	pron	<2peripi1tI*>, <-1ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in drama
	def	an abrupt turn of events or reversal of circumstances.
peripeteian	sub
	head	peripeteia
	or	peripetian
	syl	per:i+pe:1tei:an
	pos	adj.
peripetian	sub
	head	peripeteia
	or	peripeteian
	syl	per:i+pe:1ti:an
	pos	adj.
peripheral	1.
	syl	pe+riph+er+al
	pron	<p*1rif*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not relating to the most important part of something; incidental, minor, or superficial.
peripheral	2.
	syl	pe+riph+er+al
	pron	<p*1rif*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or of the nature of a periphery.
peripheral	3.
	syl	pe+riph+er+al
	pron	<p*1rif*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or situated near the surface of the body.
	exam	1	a peripheral nerve.
peripherally	sub
	head	peripheral
	syl	pe+1riph+er+al+ly
	pos	adj.
unit	alt
	head	peripheral device
	or	peripheral device
	syl	u:nit
	pos	n.
peripheral device	0.
	or	unit
	syl	pe+riph+er+al de+vice
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	any device, such as a card punch, line printer, or magnetic tape unit, concerned with input/output, storage, etc. Often short?!ened to {peripheral}.
periphery	ety	C16: from Late Latin peripher*_ia, from Greek, from #7peri -#7+ pherein to bear
peripheries	infl
	head	periphery
	syl	pe+riph+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
periphery	1.
	syl	pe+riph+er:y
	pron	<p*1rif*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost bounda?!ry of an area.
periphery	2.
	syl	pe+riph+er:y
	pron	<p*1rif*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the outside surface of something.
periphery	3.
	syl	pe+riph+er:y
	pron	<p*1rif*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the surface or outermost part of the body or one of its organs or parts.
periphrasis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, from #7peri - + phrazein to declare
periphrases	infl
	head	periphrasis
	syl	pe+riph+ra+ses
	pron	<-r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
periphrasis	1.
	syl	pe+riph+ra+sis
	pron	<p*1rifr*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounda?!bout way of expressing something; circumlocution.
periphrasis	2.
	syl	pe+riph+ra+sis
	pron	<p*1rifr*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of this kind.
periphrastic	1.
	syl	per:i+phras+tic
	pron	<2peri1fr@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	employing or involving periphrasis.
periphrastic	2.
	syl	per:i+phras+tic
	pron	<2peri1fr@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressed in two or more words rather than by an inflected form of one: used esp. of a tense of a verb where the second element is an auxiliary verb. For example, and involve periphrastic tenses.
periphrastically	sub
	head	periphrastic
	syl	per:i+1phras+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
periphyton	ety	C20: from Greek, from #7peri -#7+ phutos, from phuein to grow
periphyton	0.
	syl	pe+riph:y+ton
	pron	<p*1rifi2ton>
	pos	n.
	def	aquatic organisms, such as certain algae, that live attached to rocks or other surfaces.
peripteral	ety	C19: from #7peri -#7+ -pteral, from Greek pteron wing
peripteral	0.
	syl	pe+rip+te:ral
	pron	<p*1ript*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a row of columns on all sides.
perique	ety	C19: apparently from P*'erique, nickname of Pierre Chenet, American tobacco planter who first grew it in Louisiana
perique	0.
	syl	pe+rique
	pron	<p*1rEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong highly-flavoured tobacco cured in its own juices and grown in Louisiana.
perisarc	ety	C19: from #7peri -#7+ -sarc, from Greek sarx flesh
perisarc	0.
	syl	per:i+sarc
	pron	<1peri2sa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer chitinous layer secreted by colonial hydrozoan coelenterates, such as species of
perisarcal	sub
	head	perisarc
	or	perisarcous
	syl	per:i+1sar+cal
	pos	adj.
perisarcous	sub
	head	perisarc
	or	perisarcal
	syl	per:i+1sar+cous
	pos	adj.
periscope	ety	C19: from Greek periskopein to look around; see #7peri -, -#7scope 
periscope	0.
	syl	per:i+scope
	pron	<1peri2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of optical instruments that enable the user to view objects that are not in the direct line of vision, such as one in a submarine for looking above the surface of the water. They have a system of mirrors or prisms to reflect the light and often contain focusing lenses.
periscopic	0.
	syl	per:i+scop+ic
	pron	<2peri1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having a wide field of view.
periscopically	sub
	head	periscopic
	syl	per:i+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
perish	ety	C13: from Old French p*'erir, from Latin per*_ire to pass away entirely, from #7per - (away)+ *_ire to go
perish	1.
	syl	per+ish
	pron	<1periS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be destroyed or die, esp. in an untimely way.
perish	2.
	syl	per+ish
	pron	<1periS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rot.
	exam	1	leather perishes if exposed to bad weather.
do a perish	3.
	head	perish
	syl	do a perish.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to die or come near to dying of thirst or starvation.
perishable	1.
	syl	per+ish+a:ble
	pron	<1periS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to rot or wither.
perishable	2.
	syl	per+ish+a:ble
	pron	<1periS*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a perishable article, esp. food.
perishability	sub
	head	perishable
	or	perishableness
	syl	per+ish+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
perishableness	sub
	head	perishable
	or	perishability
	syl	per+ish+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
perishably	sub
	head	perishable
	syl	per+ish+a:bly
	pos	adv.
perished	0.
	syl	per+ished
	pron	<1periSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a person, part of the body, etc.
	def	extremely cold.
perishing	1.
	syl	per+ish+ing
	pron	<1periSiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of weather, etc.
	def	ex?!tremely cold.
perishingly	infl
	head	perishing
	syl	per+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
perisperm	0.
	syl	per:i+sperm
	pron	<1peri2spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nutritive tissue surrounding the embryo in certain seeds, and developing from the nucellus of the ovule.
perispermal	sub
	head	perisperm
	syl	2per:i+1sper+mal
	pos	adj.
perispomenon	ety	from Greek, from #7peri - (around)+ spaein to pull, draw
perispomenon	1.
	syl	per:i+spo+me:non
	pron	<2peri1sp*um*2non>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a Greek word
	def	bearing a circumflex accent on the last syllable. {~}
perispomenon	2.
	syl	per:i+spo+me:non
	pron	<2peri1sp*um*2non>
	pos	adj.
	def	a word having such an accent.
perissodactyl	ety	C19: from New Latin perissodactylus, from Greek perissos uneven+ daktulos digit
perissodactyle	alt
	head	perissodactyl
	or	perissodactyl
	syl	pe+ris+so+dac+tyle
	pron	<p*2ris*u1d@ktIl>
	pos	n.
perissodactyl	1.
	or	perissodactyle
	syl	pe+ris+so+dac+tyl
	pron	<p*2ris*u1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order having hooves with an odd number of toes: includes horses, tapirs, and rhinoceroses.
perissodactyl	2.
	or	perissodactyle
	syl	pe+ris+so+dac+tyl
	pron	<p*2ris*u1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
perissodactylous	sub
	head	perissodactyl
	syl	pe+2ris+so+1dac+ty+lous
	pos	adj.
peristalsis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek stalsis compression, from stellein to press together
ses	infl
	head	peristalsis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peristalsis	0.
	syl	per:i+stal+sis
	pron	<2peri1st@lsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the succession of waves of involuntary muscular contraction of various bodily tubes, esp. of the alimentary tract, where it effects transport of food and waste products.
peristaltic	sub
	head	peristalsis
	syl	per:i+1stal+tic
	pos	adj.
peristaltically	sub
	head	peristalsis
	syl	per:i+1stal+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
peristome	ety	C18: from New Latin peristoma, from #7peri -#7+ Greek stoma mouth
peristome	1.
	syl	per:i+stome
	pron	<1peri2st*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a fringe of pointed teeth surrounding the opening of a moss capsule.
peristome	2.
	syl	per:i+stome
	pron	<1peri2st*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various parts surrounding the mouth of invertebrates such as echinoderms, earthworms, and protozoans.
peristomal	sub
	head	peristome
	or	peristomial
	syl	per:i+1sto+mal
	pos	adj.
peristomial	sub
	head	peristome
	or	peristomal
	syl	per:i+1sto+mi:al
	pos	adj.
peristyle	ety	C17: via French from Latin perist*_ylum, from Greek peristulon, from #7peri -#7+ stulos column
peristyle	1.
	syl	per:i+style
	pron	<1peri2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a colonnade that surrounds a court or building.
peristyle	2.
	syl	per:i+style
	pron	<1peri2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an area that is surrounded by a colonnade.
peristylar	sub
	head	peristyle
	syl	per:i+1sty+lar
	pos	adj.
perithecium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek th*_ek*_e case
perithecia	infl
	head	perithecium
	syl	per:i+the:ci:a
	pron	<-si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perithecium	0.
	syl	per:i+the:ci:um
	pron	<2peri1TEsi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a flask-shaped structure containing asci that are discharged from an apical pore; a type of ascocarp.
peritoneum	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek peritonaion, from peritonos stretched around, from #7peri - #7+ tenein to stretch
peritonea	infl
	head	peritoneum
	or	peritoneums
	syl	per:i+to+ne:a
	pron	<-1nE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peritoneums	infl
	head	peritoneum
	or	peritonea
	syl	per:i+to+ne:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peritoneum	0.
	syl	per:i+to+ne:um
	pron	<2perit*1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin translucent serous sac that lines the walls of the abdominal cavity and covers most of the viscera.
peritoneal	sub
	head	peritoneum
	syl	per:i+to+1ne:al
	pos	adj.
peritonitis	0.
	syl	per:i+to+ni+tis
	pron	<2perit*1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the peritoneum.
peritonitic	sub
	head	peritonitis
	syl	per:i+to+nit+ic
	pron	<2perit*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
peritrack	0.
	syl	per:i+track
	pron	<1peri2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {taxiway}.
peritricha	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7peri -#7+ Greek thrix hair
peritrich	infl
	head	peritricha
	syl	per:i+trich
	pron	<1peri2trik>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
peritricha	1.
	syl	pe+rit+ri+cha
	pron	<p*1ritrik*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ciliate protozoans, of the order in which the cilia are restricted to a spiral around the mouth.
peritricha	2.
	syl	pe+rit+ri+cha
	pron	<p*1ritrik*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	bacteria having the entire cell surface covered with cilia.
peritrichous	sub
	head	peritricha
	syl	pe+1rit+ri+chous
	pos	adj.
periwig	ety	C16 perwyke, changed from French perruque wig, #7peruke 
periwig	0.
	syl	per:i+wig
	pron	<1peri2wig>
	pos	n.
	def	a wig, such as a peruke.
periwinkle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
periwinkle	H1.0.
	syl	per:i+win+kle
	pron	<1peri2wiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various edible marine gastropods of the genus esp. having a spirally coiled shell. Often shortened to {winkle}.
periwinkle	ety	C14 pervenke, from Old English perwince, from Late Latin pervinca 
periwinkle	H2.1.
	syl	per:i+win+kle
	pron	<1peri2wiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {creeping myrtle, trailing myrtle}. any of several Eurasian apocynaceous evergreen plants of the genus such as ({lesser periwinkle}) and ({greater periwinkle}) , having trailing stems and blue flowers.
periwinkle	H2.2.a.
	syl	per:i+win+kle
	pron	<1peri2wiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a light purplish-blue colour.
periwinkle	H2.2.b.
	syl	per:i+win+kle
	pron	<1peri2wiGkL>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a periwinkle coat.
perjure	ety	C15: from Old French parjurer, from Latin perj*_ur*_are, from #7per -#7+ j*_ur*_are to make an oath, from j*_us law
perjure	0.
	syl	per+jure
	pron	<1pR:J*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to render (oneself) guilty of perjury.
perjurer	sub
	head	perjure
	syl	per+jur+er
	pos	n.
perjured	1.a.
	syl	per+jured
	pron	<1pR:J*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	having sworn falsely.
perjured	1.b.
	syl	per+jured
	pron	<1pR:J*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	having committed perjury.
perjured	2.
	syl	per+jured
	pron	<1pR:J*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	involving or characterized by perjury.
	exam	1	perjured evidence.
perjury	ety	C14: from Anglo-French parjurie, from Latin per?!j*_urium a false oath; see #7perjure 
perjuries	infl
	head	perjury
	syl	per+jur:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perjury	0.
	syl	per+jur:y
	pron	<1pR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the offence committed by a witness in judicial proceedings who, having been lawfully sworn or having affirmed, wilfully gives false evidence.
perjurious	sub
	head	perjury
	syl	per+jur:i+ous
	pron	<pR:?!1Ju*ri?!*s>
	pos	adj.
perjuriously	sub
	head	perjury
	syl	per+1jur:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
perk	ety	C16: see #7perk up 
perk	H1.1.
	syl	perk
	pron	<pR:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	pert; brisk; lively.
perk	H1.2.
	syl	perk
	pron	<pR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {perk up}.
perk	H2.0.
	syl	perk
	pron	<pR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of coffee
	def	to percolate.
perk	H3.0.
	syl	perk
	pron	<pR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {perquisite}.
Perkin's mauve	ety	C19: named after Sir William Henry Perkin (1838-1907), who first synthesized it
Perkin's mauve	0.
	syl	Per:kin's mauve
	pron	<1pR:kinz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mauve} (the dye).
perk up	ety	C14 perk: perhaps from Norman French perquer; see #7perch %1
perk up	1.
	syl	perk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become more cheerful, hopeful, or lively.
perk up	2.
	syl	perk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to rise or cause to rise briskly.
	exam	1	the dog's ears perked up.
perk up	3.
	syl	perk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make smarter in appearance.
	exam	1	she perked up her outfit with a bright scarf.
perk up	4.
	syl	perk up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to vomit.
perkier	infl
	head	perky
	syl	perk:i+er
	pos	adj.
perkiest	infl
	head	perky
	syl	perk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
perky	1.
	syl	perk:y
	pron	<1pR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	jaunty; lively.
perky	2.
	syl	perk:y
	pron	<1pR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	confident; spirited.
perkily	sub
	head	perky
	syl	perk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
perkiness	sub
	head	perky
	syl	perk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Perlis	0.
	syl	Per+lis
	pron	<1pe*lis>, <1pR:->
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW West Malaysia, on the Andaman Sea: a dependency of Thailand until 1909. Capital: Kangar. Pop.: 120996 (1970). Area: 803 sq. km (310 sq. miles).
perlite	ety	C19: from French, from perle #7pearl 
pearlite	alt
	head	perlite
	or	perlite
	syl	pearl+ite
	pron	<1pR:lIt>
	pos	n.
perlite	0.
	or	pearlite
	syl	per+lite
	pron	<1pR:lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of obsidian consisting of masses of small pearly globules: used as a filler, insulator, and soil-conditioner.
perlitic	sub
	head	perlite
	or	pearlitic
	syl	per+lit+ic
	pron	<pR:1litik>
	pos	adj.
pearlitic	sub
	head	perlite
	or	perlitic
	syl	pearl+it+ic
	pron	<pR:1litik>
	pos	adj.
perlocution	ety	C16 (in the obsolete sense: the action of speaking): from Medieval or New Latin perloc*_uti*_o; see #7per -#7, locution 
perlocution	0.
	syl	per+lo+cu+tion
	pron	<2pR:lo1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the effect that someone has by uttering certain words, such as frightening a person. Compare {illocution}.
perlocutionary	sub
	head	perlocution
	syl	per+lo+1cu+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
	infl
	head	perm
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
perm	H1.1.
	syl	perm
	pron	<pR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {permanent wave. ~}
perm	H1.2.
	syl	perm
	pron	<pR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to give (hair) a permanent wave.
perm	H2.0.
	syl	perm
	pron	<pR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {permutation} (sense 4).
Perm	0.
	syl	Perm
	qual	Russian
	def	pjermj) a port in the central Soviet Union, on the Kama River: oil refinery; university (1916). Pop.: 939000 (1975 est.). Former name (1940-62): {Molotov}.
permafrost	ety	C20: from #7perma (#7nent) #7+frost 
permafrost	0.
	syl	per+ma+frost
	pron	<1pR:m*2frost>
	pos	n.
	def	ground that is permanently frozen, often to great depths, the surface sometimes thawing in the summer.
permalloy	0.
	syl	perm+al+loy
	pron	<pR:m1@lci>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various alloys containing iron and nickel (45-80 per cent) and sometimes smaller amounts of chromium and molybdenum.
permanence	0.
	syl	per+ma+nence
	pron	<1pR:m*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being permanent.
permanencies	infl
	head	permanency
	syl	per+ma+nen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
permanency	1.
	syl	per+ma+nen+cy
	pron	<1pR:m*n*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is permanent.
permanency	2.
	syl	per+ma+nen+cy
	pron	<1pR:m*n*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {permanence}.
permanent	ety	C15: from Latin permanens continuing, from perman*_ere to stay to the end, from per- through+ man*_ere to remain
permanent	1.
	syl	per+ma+nent
	pron	<1pR:m*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or intended to exist for an indefinite period.
	exam	1	a permanent structure.
permanent	2.
	syl	per+ma+nent
	pron	<1pR:m*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expected to change for an indefinite time; not temporary.
	exam	1	a permanent condition.
permanently	sub
	head	permanent
	syl	per+ma+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
Permanent Court of Arbitration	0.
	syl	Per+ma+nent Court of Ar+bi+tra+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of the {Hague Tribunal}.
permanent magnet	0.
	syl	per+ma+nent mag+net
	pos	n.
	def	a magnet, often of steel, that retains its magnetization after the magnetic field producing it has been removed.
permanent magnetism	sub
	head	permanent magnet
	syl	per+ma+nent mag+net+ism
	pos	n.
permanent press	0.a.
	syl	per+ma+nent press
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical treatment for clothing that makes the fabric crease-resistant and sometimes provides a garment with a permanent crease or pleats.
permanent press	0.b.
	syl	per+ma+nent press
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	permanent-press skirts.
permanent wave	0.
	syl	per+ma+nent wave
	pos	n.
	def	a series of waves or curls made in the hair by application of heat or chemicals, lasting several months. Often shortened to {perm}.
permanent way	0.
	syl	per+ma+nent way
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the track of a railway, including the ballast, sleepers, rails, etc.
permanganate	0.
	syl	per+man+ga+nate
	pron	<p*1m@Gg*2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of permanganic acid.
permanganic acid	0.
	syl	per+man+gan+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pR:m@n1g@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a monobasic acid known only in solution and in the form of permanganate salts. Formula: HMnO\4.
permeability	1.
	syl	per+me+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:mi*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being permeable.
permeability	2.
	syl	per+me+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:mi*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a medium to modify a magnetic field, expressed as the ratio of the magnetic flux density in the medium to the field strength; measured in henries per metre. Symbol: #Gm See also {relative permeability, magnetic constant}.
permeability	3.
	syl	per+me+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:mi*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which gas diffuses through the surface of a balloon or airship, usually expressed in litres per square metre per day.
permeable	ety	C15: from Late Latin perme*_abilis, from Latin perme*_are to pervade; see #7permeate 
permeable	0.
	syl	per+me+a:ble
	pron	<1pR:mi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being permeated, esp. by liquids.
permeableness	sub
	head	permeable
	syl	per+me+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
permeably	sub
	head	permeable
	syl	per+me+a:bly
	pos	adv.
permeance	1.
	syl	per+me+ance
	pron	<1pR:mi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of permeating.
permeance	2.
	syl	per+me+ance
	pron	<1pR:mi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the reciprocal of the reluctance of a magnetic circuit. Symbol: #GV
permeant	sub
	head	permeance
	syl	per+me+ant
	pos	adj. n.
permeate	ety	C17: from Latin perme*_are, from per- through+ me*_are to pass
permeate	1.
	syl	per+me+ate
	pron	<1pR:mi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to penetrate or pervade (a substance, area, etc.).
	exam	1	a lovely smell permeated the room.
permeate	2.
	syl	per+me+ate
	pron	<1pR:mi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass through or cause to pass through by osmosis or diffusion.
	exam	1	to permeate a membrane.
permeation	sub
	head	permeate
	syl	per+me:1a+tion
	pos	n.
permeative	sub
	head	permeate
	syl	per+me:a+tive
	pos	adj.
permeator	sub
	head	permeate
	syl	per+me:2a+tor
	pos	n.
per mensem	0.
	syl	per men+sem
	pron	Latin. <1pR:> <1mens*m>
	pos	adv.
	def	every month or by the month.
Permian	ety	C19: after P#7erm, Russia
Permian	1.
	syl	Per+mi:an
	pron	<1pR:mi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the last period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Carboniferous and Triassic periods, which lasted for 45000000 years. {~}
the	2.
	head	Permian
	syl	the.
	def	the Permian period or rock system.
per mil	alt
	head	per mill
	or	per mill
	syl	per mil
	pron	<p*> <1mil>
	pos	adv.
per mill	0.
	or	per mil
	syl	per mill
	pron	<p*> <1mil>
	pos	adv.
	def	by the thousand or in each thousand.
permissible	0.
	syl	per+mis+si:ble
	pron	<p*1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitted; allowable.
permissibility	sub
	head	permissible
	syl	per+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
permissibly	sub
	head	permissible
	syl	per+1mis+si:bly
	pos	adv.
permission	0.
	syl	per+mis+sion
	pron	<p*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	authorization to do something.
permissive	1.
	syl	per+mis+sive
	pron	<p*1misiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tolerant; lenient.
	exam	1	permissive parents.
permissive	2.
	syl	per+mis+sive
	pron	<p*1misiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulgent in matters of sex.
	exam	1	a permissive society.
permissive	3.
	syl	per+mis+sive
	pron	<p*1misiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	granting permission.
permissive	4.
	syl	per+mis+sive
	pron	<p*1misiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not obligatory.
permissively	sub
	head	permissive
	syl	per+1mis+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
permissiveness	sub
	head	permissive
	syl	per+1mis+sive+ness
	pos	n.
permit	ety	C15: from Latin permittere, from per- through+ mittere to send
permits	infl
	head	permit
	syl	per+mits
	pos	vb.
permitting	infl
	head	permit
	syl	per+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
permitted	infl
	head	permit
	syl	per+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
permit	1.
	syl	per+mit
	pron	<p*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant permission to do something.
	exam	1	you are permitted to smoke.
permit	2.
	syl	per+mit
	pron	<p*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consent to or tolerate.
	exam	1	she will not permit him to come.
permit	3.
	syl	per+mit
	pron	<p*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by of; when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	to allow the possibility (of).
	exam	1	the passage permits of two interpretations;
	exam	2	his work permits him to relax nowadays.
permit	4.
	syl	per+mit
	pron	<1pR:mit>
	pos	n.
	def	an official certificate or document granting authorization; licence.
permit	5.
	syl	per+mit
	pron	<1pR:mit>
	pos	n.
	def	permission, esp. written permission.
permitter	sub
	head	permit
	syl	per+1mit+ter
	pos	n.
permittivities	infl
	head	permittivity
	syl	per+mit+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
permittivity	0.
	syl	per+mit+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:mi1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a substance to transmit an electric field, expressed as the ratio of its electric displacement to the applied field strength; measured in farads per metre. Symbol: #Ge See also {relative permittivity, electric constant}.
permutation	ety	C14: from Latin perm*_ut*_ati*_o, from perm*_ut*_are to change thoroughly; see #7mutation 
permutation	1.a.
	syl	per+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2pR:mju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordered arrangement of the numbers, terms, etc., of a set into specified groups.
	exam	1	the permutations of a, b, and c, taken two at a time, are ab, ba, ac, ca, bc, cb.
permutation	1.b.
	syl	per+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2pR:mju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group formed in this way. The number of permutations of objects taken at a time is &!/ - &!. Symbol: \nP\r. Compare { {combination} (sense 6)}.
permutation	2.
	syl	per+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2pR:mju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of items, etc., made by reordering.
permutation	3.
	syl	per+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2pR:mju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an alteration; transformation.
permutation	4.
	syl	per+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2pR:mju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed combination for selections of results on football pools. Usually shortened to {perm}.
permutational	sub
	head	permutation
	syl	per+mu+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
permute	ety	C14: from Latin perm*_ut*_are, from #7per -#7+ m*_ut*_are to change, alter &- per+#!mut+a@.ble adj.
permute	1.
	syl	per+mute
	pron	<p*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change the sequence of.
permute	2.
	syl	per+mute
	pron	<p*1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to subject to permutation.
permutability	sub
	head	permute
	or	permutableness
	syl	per+2mut+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
permutableness	sub
	head	permute
	or	permutability
	syl	per+1mut+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
permutably	sub
	head	permute
	syl	per+1mut+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Pernambuco	1.
	syl	Per+nam+bu+co
	pron	<2pR:n*m1bju:k*u>, Portuguese <2pArn*m1buku>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: consists of a humid coastal plain rising to a high inland plateau. Capital: Recife. Pop.: 5160640 (1970). Area: 98280 sq. km (37946 sq. miles).
Pernambuco	2.
	syl	Per+nam+bu+co
	pron	<2pR:n*m1bju:k*u>, Portuguese <2pArn*m1buku>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Recife}.
pernicious	ety	C16: from Latin pernici*_osus, from pernici*_es ruin, from #7per - (intensive)+ nex death
pernicious	1.
	syl	per+ni+cious
	pron	<p*1niS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked or malicious.
	exam	1	pernicious lies.
pernicious	2.
	syl	per+ni+cious
	pron	<p*1niS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing grave harm; deadly.
perniciously	sub
	head	pernicious
	syl	per+1ni+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
perniciousness	sub
	head	pernicious
	syl	per+1ni+cious+ness
	pos	n.
pernicious anaemia	0.
	syl	per+ni+cious a:nae+mi:a
	pos	n.
	def	a form of anaemia characterized by lesions of the spinal cord, weakness, sore tongue, numbness in the arms and legs, diarrhoea, etc.: associated with inadequate absorption of vitamin B\1\2.
pernickety	ety	C19: originally Scottish, of unknown origin
persnickety	alt
	head	pernickety
	or	pernickety
	syl	per+snick+et:y
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
pernickety	1.
	or	persnickety
	syl	per+nick+et:y
	pron	<p*1nikiti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessively precise and attentive to detail; fussy.
pernickety	2.
	or	persnickety
	syl	per+nick+et:y
	pron	<p*1nikiti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of a task
	def	requiring close attention; exacting.
pernicketiness	sub
	head	pernickety
	or	persnicketiness
	syl	per+1nick+et:i+ness
	pos	n.
persnicketiness	sub
	head	pernickety
	or	pernicketiness
	syl	per+1snick+et:i+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Pernik	0.
	syl	Per+nik
	pron	Bulgarian <1pernik>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in W Bulgaria, on the Struma River. Pop.: 79335 (1970). Former name (1949-62): {Dimitrovo}.
Pernod	0.
	syl	Per+nod
	pron	<1pe*n*u>, French <per1no>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an aniseed-flavoured ap*'eritif from France.
Per'on	2.
	syl	Pe:r*'on
	pron	Spanish <pA1ron>
	pos	n.
	def	his third wife {Ma@.r*'i@.a Es@.tell@.a} (ma#!ria es#!tela), known as born 1930, president of Argentina (1974-76); deposed.
(Mar'ia) Eva (Duarte) de Per'on	3.
	head	Per'on
	syl	(Mar*'ia) E:va (Duarte) de Pe:r*'on
	pron	<1Ava>
	def	known as Second wife of Juan Domingo Per*'on. 1919-52, Argentine film actress: active in politics and social welfare (1946-52).
peroneal	ety	C19: from New Latin peron*_e fibula, from Greek: fibula
peroneal	0.
	syl	pe+ro+ne:al
	pron	<2per*1nE*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the fibula or the outer side of the leg.
perorate	1.
	syl	per:o+rate
	pron	<1per*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak at length, esp. in a formal manner.
perorate	2.
	syl	per:o+rate
	pron	<1per*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conclude a speech or sum up, esp. with a formal recapitulation.
peroration	ety	C15: from Latin per*_or*_ati*_o, from per*_or*_are, from #7per - (thoroughly)+ or*_are to speak
peroration	0.
	syl	per:o+ra+tion
	pron	<2per*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the conclusion of a speech or discourse, in which points made previously are summed up or recapitulated, esp. with greater emphasis.
peroxidase	0.
	syl	pe+rox:i+dase
	pron	<p*1roksi2dAs>, <-2dAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of en?!zymes that catalyse the oxidation of a compound by the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide or an organic peroxide. They generally consist of a protein combined with haem.
peroxide	1.
	syl	per+ox+ide
	pron	<p*1roksId>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hydrogen peroxide}, esp. when used for bleaching hair.
peroxide	2.
	syl	per+ox+ide
	pron	<p*1roksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of metallic oxides, such as sodium peroxide, Na\2O\2, that contain the divalent ion %#-O-O%#-.
peroxide	3.
	syl	per+ox+ide
	pron	<p*1roksId>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	any of certain dioxides, such as manganese peroxide, MnO\2, that resemble peroxides in their formula but do not contain the %#-O-O%#- ion.
peroxide	4.
	syl	per+ox+ide
	pron	<p*1roksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds whose molecules contain two oxygen atoms bound together. They tend to be ex?!plo?!sive.
peroxide	5.
	syl	per+ox+ide
	pron	<p*1roksId>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, bleached with, or re?!sem?!bling peroxide.
	exam	1	a peroxide blonde.
peroxide	6.
	syl	per+ox+ide
	pron	<p*1roksId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bleach (the hair) with peroxide.
peroxysulphuric acid	0.
	syl	per+ox:y+sul+phu+ric ac:id
	pron	<p*2roksis^l1fju*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white hygroscopic crystalline unstable oxidizing acid. Formula: H\2SO\5. Also called (not in technical usage): {persulphuric acid, Caro's acid}.
perpend	ety	C15: from Old French parpain, of uncertain origin
perpent	alt
	head	perpend
	or	perpend
	syl	per+pent
	pron	<1pR:p*nd>
	pos	n.
perpend	H1.0.
	or	perpent
	syl	per+pend
	pron	<1pR:p*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stone that passes through a wall from one side to the other. Also called: {parpend, perpend stone}.
perpend	ety	C16: from Latin perpendere to examine, from #7per - (thoroughly)+ pendere to weigh
perpend	H2.0.
	syl	per+pend
	pron	<p*1pend>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {ponder}.
perpendicular	ety	C14: from Latin perpendicul*_aris, from perpendiculum a plumbline, from per- through+ pend*_ere to hang
perpendicular	1.
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2pR:p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {normal}. at right angles.
perpendicular	2.
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2pR:p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of Gothic architecture used in England during the 14th and 15th centuries, characterized by tracery having vertical lines, a four-centred arch, and fan vaulting.
perpendicular	3.
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2pR:p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	upright; vertical.
perpendicular	4.
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2pR:p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a line or plane perpendicular to another.
perpendicular	5.
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2pR:p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument used for indicating the vertical line through a given point.
perpendicular	6.
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar
	pron	<2pR:p*n1dikjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a nearly vertical face.
perpendicularity	sub
	head	perpendicular
	syl	per+pen+dic:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:p*n2dikju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
perpendicularly	sub
	head	perpendicular
	syl	per+pen+1dic:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
perpetrate	ety	C16: from Latin perpetr*_are, from per- (thoroughly)+ patr*_are to perform, perhaps from pater father, leader in the performance of sacred rites
perpetrate	0.
	syl	per+pe+trate
	pron	<1pR:pi2trAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or be responsible for (a deception, crime, etc.).
perpetration	sub
	head	perpetrate
	syl	per+pe+1tra+tion
	pos	n.
perpetrator	sub
	head	perpetrate
	syl	per+pe+2tra+tor
	pos	n.
perpetual	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin perpetu*_alis universal, from perpes continuous, from per- (thoroughly)+ petere to go towards
perpetual	1.
	syl	per+pet+u:al
	pron	<p*1petju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	eternal; permanent.
perpetual	2.
	syl	per+pet+u:al
	pron	<p*1petju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	seemingly ceaseless because often repeated.
	exam	1	your perpetual complaints.
perpetual	3.
	syl	per+pet+u:al
	pron	<p*1petju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	blooming throughout the growing season or year.
perpetual	4.
	syl	per+pet+u:al
	pron	<p*1petju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that blooms throughout the growing season.
perpetually	sub
	head	perpetual
	syl	per+1pet+u:al+ly
	pos	adv.
perpetual motion	1.
	syl	per+pet+u:al mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {perpetual motion of the first kind}. motion of a hypothetical mechanism that continues indefinitely without any external source of energy. It is impossible in practice because of friction.
perpetual motion	2.
	syl	per+pet+u:al mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {perpetual motion of the second kind}. motion of a hypothetical mechanism that derives its energy from a source at a lower temperature. It is impossible in practice because of the second law of thermodynamics.
perpetuate	ety	C16: from Latin perpetu*_are to continue without interruption, from perpetuus #7perpetual 
perpetuate	0.
	syl	per+pet:u+ate
	pron	<p*1petju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to continue or prevail.
	exam	1	to perpetuate misconceptions.
perpetuation	sub
	head	perpetuate
	syl	per+2pet:u:1a+tion
	pos	n.
perpetuity	ety	C15: from Old French perpetuite, from Latin perpetuit*_as continuity; see #7perpetual 
perpetuities	infl
	head	perpetuity
	syl	per+pe+tu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perpetuity	1.
	syl	per+pe+tu+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:pi1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	eternity.
perpetuity	2.
	syl	per+pe+tu+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:pi1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being perpetual.
perpetuity	3.
	syl	per+pe+tu+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:pi1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a limitation preventing the absolute disposal of an estate for longer than the period allowed by law.
perpetuity	4.
	syl	per+pe+tu+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:pi1tju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	an annuity with no maturity date and payable indefinitely.
in perpetuity	5.
	head	perpetuity
	syl	in perpetuity.
	def	for ever.
Perpignan	0.
	syl	Per+pi+gnan
	pron	French <perpi1$j*~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S France: historic capital of Roussillon. Pop.: 107971 (1975).
perplex	ety	C15: from obsolete perplex (adj.) intricate, from Latin perplexus entangled, from per- (thoroughly)+ plectere to entwine
perplex	1.
	syl	per+plex
	pron	<p*1pleks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to puzzle; bewilder; confuse.
perplex	2.
	syl	per+plex
	pron	<p*1pleks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to complicate.
	exam	1	to perplex an issue.
perplexities	infl
	head	perplexity
	syl	per+plex+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perplexity	1.
	syl	per+plex+i:ty
	pron	<p*1pleksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being perplexed.
perplexity	2.
	syl	per+plex+i:ty
	pron	<p*1pleksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being intricate or complicated.
perplexity	3.
	syl	per+plex+i:ty
	pron	<p*1pleksiti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that perplexes.
per pro	ety	Latin: on behalf of
per pro	0.
	syl	per pro.
	qual	abbrev. for.
	def	per procurationem.
perquisite	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin perqu*_is*_itum an acquired possession, from Latin perqu*_irere to seek earnestly for something, from per- (thoroughly)+ quaerere to ask for, seek
perquisite	1.
	syl	per+qui+site
	pron	<1pR:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	an incidental benefit gained from a certain type of employment, such as the use of a company car.
perquisite	2.
	syl	per+qui+site
	pron	<1pR:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	a customary benefit received in addition to a regular income.
perquisite	3.
	syl	per+qui+site
	pron	<1pR:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	a customary tip.
perquisite	4.
	syl	per+qui+site
	pron	<1pR:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	something expected or regarded as an exclusive right.
perquisite	xref
	syl	per+qui+site
	pron	<1pR:kwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened (informal) to {perk}.
Charles	infl
	head	Perrault
	syl	Charles
	pron	<Sarl>
	pos	n.
Perrault	0.
	syl	Per:rault
	pron	French <pe1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	1628-1703, French author, noted for his (1697), which contains the fairytales and
Jean Baptiste	infl
	head	Perrin
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste
	pron	<Z?~a> <ba1tist>
	pos	n.
Perrin	0.
	syl	Per:rin
	pron	French <pe1r*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1942, French physicist, noted for his work on cathode rays: Nobel prize for physics 1926.
perron	ety	C14: from Old French, from pierre stone, from Latin petra 
perron	0.
	syl	per+ron
	pron	<1per*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an external flight of steps, esp. one at the front entrance of a building.
perry	ety	C14 pereye, from Old French pere, ultimately from Latin pirum pear
perries	infl
	head	perry
	syl	per+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perry	0.
	syl	per+ry
	pron	<1peri>
	pos	n.
	def	wine made of pears, similar in taste to cider.
Matthew Calbraith	1.
	head	Perry
	syl	Mat:thew Cal:braith.
	def	1794-1858, U.S. naval officer, who led a naval expedition to Japan that obtained a treaty (1854) opening up Japan to western trade.
Perry	2.
	syl	Per:ry
	pron	<1peri>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Ol@.i@.ver Haz@.ard}. 1785-1819, U.S. naval officer: defeated a British squadron on Lake Erie (1813).
pers	1.
	syl	pers.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	person.
pers	2.
	syl	pers.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	personal.
Pers	0.
	syl	Pers.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Persia(n).
persalt	0.
	syl	per+salt
	pron	<1pR:2sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of a peracid.
per se	ety	Latin
per se	0.
	syl	per se
	pron	<1pR:> <1sA>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or in itself; intrinsically.
perse	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin persus, perhaps changed from Latin Persicus Persian
perse	0.
	syl	perse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a dark greyish-blue colour.
persecute	ety	C15: from Old French persecuter, back formation from persecuteur, from Late Latin persec*_utor pursuer, from persequ*_i to take vengeance upon
persecute	1.
	syl	per+se:cute
	pron	<1pR:si2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppress, harass, or maltreat, esp. because of race, religion, etc.
persecute	2.
	syl	per+se:cute
	pron	<1pR:si2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bother persistently.
persecutive	sub
	head	persecute
	or	persecutory
	syl	per+se:2cu+tive
	pos	adj.
persecutory	sub
	head	persecute
	or	persecutive
	syl	per+se:2cu+to:ry
	pos	adj.
persecutor	sub
	head	persecute
	syl	per+se:2cu+tor
	pos	n.
persecution	0.
	syl	per+se:cu+tion
	pron	<2pR:si1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of persecuting or the state of being persecuted.
persecution complex	0.
	syl	per+se:cu+tion com+plex
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an acute irrational fear that other people are plotting one's downfall and that they are responsible for one's failures.
Perseid	ety	C19: from Greek Pers*_eides daughters of P#7erseus %1
Perseid	0.
	syl	Per+se:id
	pron	<1pR:siid>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of a meteor shower occurring annually during early August and appearing to radiate from a point in the constellation Perseus.
Persephone	0.
	syl	Per:seph:o:ne
	pron	<p*1sef*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a daughter of Zeus and Demeter, abducted by Hades and made his wife and queen of the underworld, but allowed part of each year to leave it. Roman counterpart: {Proserpina}.
Persepolis	0.
	syl	Per+sep:o+lis
	pron	<p*1sep*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of ancient Persia in the Persian Empire and under the Seleucids: founded by Darius; sacked by Alexander the Great in 330 #7b.c.
Perseus	H1.0.
	syl	Per:seus
	pron	<1pR:sju:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Zeus and Dana*"e, who with Athena's help slew the Gorgon Medusa and rescued Andromeda from a sea monster.
Persei	infl
	head	Perseus
	syl	Per+se:i
	pron	<1pR:si2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Perseus	H2.0.
	syl	Per+seus
	pron	<1pR:sju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Auriga and Cassiopeia and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the eclipsing binary, Algol.
perseverance	1.
	syl	per+se:ver+ance
	pron	<2pR:si1vi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	continued steady belief or efforts, withstanding discouragement or difficulty; persis?!tence.
perseverance	2.
	syl	per+se:ver+ance
	pron	<2pR:si1vi*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	persistence in remaining in a state of grace until death.
perseverant	sub
	head	perseverance
	syl	per+se+1ver+ant
	pos	adj.
perseveration	1.
	syl	per+sev+e:ra+tion
	pron	<pR:2sev*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the tendency for an impression, idea, or feeling to dissipate only slowly and to recur during subsequent experiences.
perseveration	2.
	syl	per+sev+e:ra+tion
	pron	<pR:2sev*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an inability to change one's method of working when transferred from one task to another.
persevere	ety	C14: from Old French perseverer, from Latin persev*_er*_are, from perseverus very strict; see #7severe 
persevere	0.
	syl	per+se:vere
	pron	<2pR:si1vi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to show perseverance.
John Joseph	infl
	head	Pershing
	syl	John Jo:seph
	pos	n.
Pershing	0.
	syl	Per:shing
	pron	<1pR:SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	nickname 1860-1948, U.S. general. He was commander in chief of the American Expeditionary Force in Europe (1917-19).
Persia	1.
	syl	Per+sia
	pron	<1pR:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1935) of {Iran}.
Persia	2.
	syl	Per+sia
	pron	<1pR:S*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Persian Empire}.
Persian	1.
	syl	Per+sian
	pron	<1pR:S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Persia or modern Iran, their inhabitants, or their languages.
Persian	2.
	syl	Per+sian
	pron	<1pR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of modern Iran; an Iranian.
Persian	3.
	syl	Per+sian
	pron	<1pR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Indo-European people of West Iranian speech who established a great empire in SW Asia in the 6th century #7b.c.
Persian	4.
	syl	Per+sian
	pron	<1pR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of Iran or Persia in any of its ancient or mod?!ern forms, belonging to the West Iranian branch of the Indo-European family. See also {Avestan, Old Persian, {Pahlavi%2}}.
Persian blinds	0.
	syl	Per+sian blinds
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {persiennes}.
rug	alt
	head	Persian carpet
	or	Persian carpet
	syl	rug
	pos	n.
Persian carpet	0.
	or	rug
	syl	Per+sian car+pet
	pos	n.
	def	a carpet or rug made in Persia or other countries of the Near East by knotting silk or wool yarn by hand onto a woven backing, characterized by rich colours and flowing or geometric designs.
Persian cat	0.
	syl	Per+sian cat
	pos	n.
	def	a long-haired variety of domestic cat with a stocky body, round face, and short thick legs.
Persian Empire	0.
	syl	Per+sian Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the S Asian empire established by Cyrus the Great in the 6th century #7b.c. and overthrown by Alexander the Great in the 4th century #7b.c. At its height it extended from India to Europe.
Persian Gulf	0.
	syl	Per+sian Gulf
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow arm of the Arabian Sea between SW Iran and Arabia: linked with the Arabian Sea by the Strait of Hormus and the Gulf of Oman; important for the oilfields on its shores. Area: 233000 sq. km (90000 sq. miles).
Persian lamb	1.
	syl	Per+sian lamb
	pos	n.
	def	a black loosely curled fur obtained from the skin of the karakul lamb.
Persian lamb	2.
	syl	Per+sian lamb
	pos	n.
	def	a karakul lamb.
Persian melon	0.
	syl	Per+sian mel+on
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {winter melon}.
persicaria	0.
	syl	per+si+car:i:a
	pron	<2pR:si1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {red shank} (the plant).
persiennes	ety	C19: from French, from persien Persian
persiennes	0.
	syl	per+si+ennes
	pron	<2pR:si1enz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	outside window shutters having louvres to keep out the sun while maintaining ventilation. Also called: {Persian blinds}.
persiflage	ety	C18: via French, from persifler to tease, from per- (intensive)+ siffler to whistle, from Latin s*_ibil*_are to whistle
persiflage	0.
	syl	per+si+flage
	pron	<1pR:si2fla:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	light frivolous conversation, style, or treatment; friendly teasing.
persimmon	ety	C17: of Algonquian origin; related to Delaware pas*u@i#800630 m*ue#800631 nan dried fruit
persimmon	1.
	syl	per+sim+mon
	pron	<pR:1sim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical trees of the genus typically having hard wood and large orange-red fruit: family
persimmon	2.
	syl	per+sim+mon
	pron	<pR:1sim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sweet fruit of any of these trees, which is edible when completely ripe.
persimmon	xref
	syl	per+sim+mon
	pron	<pR:1sim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See also { {ebony} (sense 1)}.
Persis	0.
	syl	Per+sis
	pron	<1pR:sis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of SW Iran: homeland of the Achamenid dynasty.
persist	ety	C16: from Latin persistere, from per- (intensive)+ sistere, to stand steadfast, from st*_are to stand
persist	1.
	syl	per+sist
	pron	<p*1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to continue steadfastly or obstinately despite opposition or difficulty.
persist	2.
	syl	per+sist
	pron	<p*1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue to exist or occur without interruption.
	exam	1	the rain persisted throughout the night.
persister	sub
	head	persist
	syl	per+1sist+er
	pos	n.
persistency	alt
	head	persistence
	or	persistence
	syl	per+sis+ten+cy
	pos	n.
persistence	1.
	or	persistency
	syl	per+sis+tence
	pron	<p*1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of persisting; tenacity.
persistence	2.
	or	persistency
	syl	per+sis+tence
	pron	<p*1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of persisting; continued effort or existence.
persistence	3.
	or	persistency
	syl	per+sis+tence
	pron	<p*1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuance of an effect after the cause of it has stopped.
	exam	1	persistence of vision.
persistent	1.
	syl	per+sis+tent
	pron	<p*1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing persistence.
persistent	2.
	syl	per+sis+tent
	pron	<p*1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	incessantly repeated; unrelenting.
	exam	1	your persistent questioning.
persistent	3.
	syl	per+sis+tent
	pron	<p*1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	remaining attached to the plant after the normal time of withering.
	exam	1	a fruit surrounded by a persistent perianth.
persistent	4.a.
	syl	per+sis+tent
	pron	<p*1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of parts normally present only in young stages
	def	present in the adult.
	exam	1	persistent gills in axolotls.
persistent	4.b.
	syl	per+sis+tent
	pron	<p*1sist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuing to grow or develop after the normal period of growth.
	exam	1	persistent teeth.
persistently	sub
	head	persistent
	syl	per+1sis+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
persistent cruelty	0.
	syl	per+sis+tent cru+el+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. law.
	def	conduct causing fear of danger to the life or health of a spouse (used in matrimonial proceedings before magistrates).
persnickety	0.
	syl	per+snick+et:y
	pron	<p*1snikiti>
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. word for {pernickety}.
person	ety	C13: from Old French persone, from Latin pers*_ona mask, perhaps from Etruscan phersu mask#e Usage. People is the word usually used to refer to more than one individual: there were a hundred people at the reception. Persons is rarely used, except in official English: several persons were interviewed.
persons	infl
	head	person
	syl	per+sons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
person	1.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual human being.
person	2.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of a human being, sometimes including his or her clothing.
	exam	1	guns hidden on his person.
person	3.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical category into which pronouns and forms of verbs are subdivided depending on whether they refer to the speaker, the person addressed, or some other individual, thing, etc.
person	4.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a human being or a corporation recognized in law as having certain rights and obligations.
person	5.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a being characterized by a personality, consciousness, rationality, a moral sense, and self-awareness.
person	6.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a character or role; guise.
person	7.a.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	actually present.
	exam	1	the author will be there in person.
person	7.b.
	syl	per+son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	without the help or intervention of others.
-person	0.
	syl	-per:son
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	sometimes used instead of and or
Person	0.
	syl	Per:son
	pron	<1pR:sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	any of the three hypostases existing as distinct in the one God and constituting the Trinity. They are the {First Person}, the Father, the {Second Person}, the Son, and the {Third Person}, the Holy Ghost.
persona	ety	Latin: mask
personae	infl
	head	persona
	syl	per+so+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
persona	1.
	syl	per+so+na
	pron	<pR:1s*un*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a character in a play, novel, etc.
persona	2.
	syl	per+so+na
	pron	<pR:1s*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	an assumed identity or character.
persona	3.
	syl	per+so+na
	pron	<pR:1s*un*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Jungian psychology
	def	the mechanism that conceals a person's true thoughts and feelings, esp. in his adaptation to the outside world.
personable	0.
	syl	per+son+a:ble
	pron	<1pR:s*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant in appearance and personality.
personableness	sub
	head	personable
	syl	per+son+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
personably	sub
	head	personable
	syl	per+son+a:bly
	pos	adv.
personage	1.
	syl	per+son+age
	pron	<1pR:s*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an important or distinguished person.
personage	2.
	syl	per+son+age
	pron	<1pR:s*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {person}.
	exam	1	a strange personage.
personage	3.
	syl	per+son+age
	pron	<1pR:s*niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a figure in literature, history, etc.
personae gratae	infl
	head	persona grata
	syl	per+so+nae gra+tae
	pron	<pR:1s*unE> <1gra:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
persona grata	0.
	syl	per+so+na gra+ta
	pron	Latin. <pR:1s*un*> <1gra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an acceptable person, esp. a diplomat acceptable to the government of the country to which he is sent.
personal	1.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the private aspects of a person's life.
	exam	1	personal letters;
	exam	2	a personal question.
personal	2.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to a person's body, its care, or its appearance.
	exam	1	personal hygiene;
	exam	2	great personal beauty.
personal	3.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	belonging to or intended for a particular person and no one else.
	exam	1	as a personal favour;
	exam	2	for your personal use.
personal	4.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	undertaken by an individual himself.
	exam	1	a personal appearance by a celebrity.
personal	5.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	referring to, concerning, or involving a person's individual personality, intimate affairs, etc., esp. in an offensive way.
	exam	1	personal remarks;
	exam	2	don't be so personal.
personal	6.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the attributes of an individual conscious being.
	exam	1	a personal God.
personal	7.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or arising from the personality.
	exam	1	personal magnetism.
personal	8.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting grammatical person.
personal	9.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	of or relating to moveable property, as money, etc. Compare { {real%1} (sense 7)}.
personal	10.
	syl	per+son+al
	pron	<1pR:s*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an item of moveable property.
personal column	0.
	syl	per+son+al col+umn
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper column containing personal messages, advertisements by charities, requests for friendship, holiday companions, etc.
personal equation	1.
	syl	per+son+al e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the variation or error in observation or judgment caused by individual characteristics.
personal equation	2.
	syl	per+son+al e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the allowance made for such variation.
personalism	1.
	syl	per+son+al+ism
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a philosophical move?!ment that stresses the value of persons.
personalism	2.
	syl	per+son+al+ism
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an idiosyncratic mode of behaviour or expression.
personalistic	sub
	head	personalism
	syl	per+son+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
personalist	sub
	head	personalism
	syl	per+son+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
personalities	infl
	head	personality
	syl	per+son+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
personality	1.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the sum total of all the behavioural and mental characteristics by means of which an individual is recognized as being unique.
personality	2.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive character of a person that makes him socially attractive.
	exam	1	a salesman needs a lot of personality.
personality	3.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a well-known person in a certain field, such as sport or entertainment.
personality	4.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a remarkable person.
	exam	1	the old fellow is a real personality.
personality	5.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being a unique person.
personality	6.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive atmosphere of a place or situation.
personality	7.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:s*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a personal remark.
personality disorder	0.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty dis+or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	any of a group of mental disorders characterized by a permanent disposition to behave in ways causing suffering to oneself or others.
personality inventory	0.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty in+ven+to:ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a form of personality test in which the subject answers questions about himself. The results are used to determine dimensions of personality, such as extroversion.
personality test	0.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty test
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any test designed to assess a subject's personality.
personality type	0.
	syl	per+son+al+i:ty type
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a cluster of personality traits commonly occurring together.
personalise	alt
	head	personalize
	or	personalize
	syl	per+son+al+ise
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
personalize	1.
	or	personalise
	syl	per+son+al+ize
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow with personal or individual qualities or characteristics.
personalize	2.
	or	personalise
	syl	per+son+al+ize
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (stationery, clothing, etc.) with a person's initials, name, etc.
personalize	3.
	or	personalise
	syl	per+son+al+ize
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (a remark, etc.) personally.
personalize	4.
	or	personalise
	syl	per+son+al+ize
	pron	<1pR:s*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {personify}.
personalization	sub
	head	personalize
	or	personalisation
	syl	per+son+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
personalisation	sub
	head	personalize
	or	personalization
	syl	per+son+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
personally	1.
	syl	per+son+al+ly
	pron	<1pR:s*n*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	without the help or intervention of others.
	exam	1	I'll attend to it personally.
personally	2.
	syl	per+son+al+ly
	pron	<1pR:s*n*li>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	in one's own opinion or as regards oneself.
	exam	1	personally, I hate onions.
personally	3.
	syl	per+son+al+ly
	pron	<1pR:s*n*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as if referring to oneself.
	exam	1	to take the insults personally.
personally	4.
	syl	per+son+al+ly
	pron	<1pR:s*n*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	as a person.
	exam	1	we like him personally, but professionally he's incompetent.
personal pronoun	0.
	syl	per+son+al pro+noun
	pos	n.
	def	a pronoun having a definite person or thing as an antecedent and functioning grammatically in the same way as the noun that it replaces. In English, the personal pronouns include and and are inflected for case.
personal property	0.
	syl	per+son+al prop+er+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	moveable property, such as furniture, money, etc. Compare {real property}.
personalty	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from Late Latin pers*_on*_alit*_as personality
personalties	infl
	head	personalty
	syl	per+son+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
personalty	0.
	syl	per+son+al+ty
	pron	<1pR:s*n*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	another word for {personal property}.
personae non gratae	infl
	head	persona non grata
	syl	per+so+nae non gra+tae
	pron	<pR:1s*unE> <non> <1gra:tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
persona non grata	1.
	syl	per+so+na non gra+ta
	pron	Latin. <pR:1s*un*> <non> <1gra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unacceptable or unwelcome person.
persona non grata	2.
	syl	per+so+na non gra+ta
	pron	Latin. <pR:1s*un*> <non> <1gra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a diplomatic or consular officer who is not acceptable to the government or sovereign to whom he is accredited.
personate	H1.1.
	syl	per+son+ate
	pron	<1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act the part of (a character in a play); portray.
personate	H1.2.
	syl	per+son+ate
	pron	<1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {personify}.
personate	H1.3.
	syl	per+son+ate
	pron	<1pR:s*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to assume the identity of (another person) with intent to deceive.
personation	sub
	head	personate
	syl	per+son:1a+tion
	pos	n.
personative	sub
	head	personate
	syl	per+son:a+tive
	pos	adj.
personator	sub
	head	personate
	syl	per+son:2a+tor
	pos	n.
personate	ety	C18: from New Latin pers*_on*_atus masked, from Latin pers*_ona; see #7person 
personate	H2.0.
	syl	per+son+ate
	pron	<1pR:s*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the corollas of certain flowers
	def	having two lips in the form of a face.
personification	1.
	syl	per+son:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<pR:2sonifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribution of human characteristics to things, abstract ideas, etc., as for literary or artistic effect.
personification	2.
	syl	per+son:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<pR:2sonifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of an abstract quality or idea in the form of a person, creature, etc., as in art and literature.
personification	3.
	syl	per+son:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<pR:2sonifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that personifies.
personification	4.
	syl	per+son:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<pR:2sonifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as an embodiment of a quality.
	exam	1	he is the personification of optimism.
personifies	infl
	head	personify
	syl	per+son:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
personifying	infl
	head	personify
	syl	per+son:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
personified	infl
	head	personify
	syl	per+son:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
personify	1.
	syl	per+son:i+fy
	pron	<pR:1soni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute human characteristics to (a thing or abstraction).
personify	2.
	syl	per+son:i+fy
	pron	<pR:1soni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent (an abstract quality) in human or animal form.
personify	3.
	syl	per+son:i+fy
	pron	<pR:1soni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a person or thing
	def	to represent (an abstract quality), as in art or literature.
personify	4.
	syl	per+son:i+fy
	pron	<pR:1soni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the embodiment of.
personifiable	sub
	head	personify
	syl	per+1son:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adv.
personifier	sub
	head	personify
	syl	per+1son:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
personnel	ety	C19: from French, ultimately from Late Latin pers*_on*_alis personal (adj.); see #7person 
personnel	1.
	syl	per+son+nel
	pron	<2pR:s*1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	the people employed in an organization or for a service or undertaking. Compare {materiel}.
personnel	2.a.
	syl	per+son+nel
	pron	<2pR:s*1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or department that interviews, appoints, or keeps records of employees.
personnel	2.b.
	syl	per+son+nel
	pron	<2pR:s*1nel>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a personnel officer.
perspective	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin perspect*_iva ars the science of optics, from Latin perspicere to inspect care?!fully, from per- (intensive)+ specere to behold
perspective	1.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of regarding situations, facts, etc., and judging their relative importance.
perspective	2.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it; objectivity.
	exam	1	try to get some perspective on your troubles.
perspective	3.a.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship of the aspects of anything to one another and to the whole.
perspective	3.b.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the aspects of something.
perspective	4.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory@T or@T art@T of@T suggesting@T three@T dimensions@T on@T a@T two-dimensional surface, in order to recreate the dimensions and spatial relationships that objects or a scene in recession present to the eye.
perspective	5.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the appearance of objects, buildings, etc., rela?!tive to each other, as determined by their distance from the view?!er, or the effects of this distance on their appearance.
perspective	6.
	syl	per+spec+tive
	pron	<p*1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture in perspective.
perspectively	sub
	head	perspective
	syl	per+1spec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
Perspectivism	1.
	syl	Per+spec+tiv+ism
	pron	<p*1spekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that reality can only be known from several given points of view.
Perspectivism	2.
	syl	Per+spec+tiv+ism
	pron	<p*1spekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that only aspects of reality, never the whole, can be known.
Perspex	0.
	syl	Per+spex
	pron	<1pR:speks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of various clear acrylic resins, used chiefly as a substitute for glass.
perspicacious	ety	C17: from Latin perspicax, from perspicere to look at closely; see #7perspective 
perspicacious	1.
	syl	per+spi+ca+cious
	pron	<2pR:spi1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	acutely perceptive or discerning.
perspicacious	2.
	syl	per+spi+ca+cious
	pron	<2pR:spi1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	having keen eyesight.
perspicaciously	sub
	head	perspicacious
	syl	per+spi+1ca+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
perspicaciousness	sub
	head	perspicacious
	or	perspicacity
	syl	per+spi+1ca+cious+ness
	pron	<2pR:spi1k@siti>
	pos	n.
perspicacity	sub
	head	perspicacious
	or	perspicaciousness
	syl	per+spi+cac+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:spi1k@siti>
	pos	n.
perspicuity	1.
	syl	per+spi+cu+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:spi1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being perspicuous.
perspicuity	2.
	syl	per+spi+cu+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:spi1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {perspicacity}.
perspicuous	ety	C15: from Latin perspicuus transparent, from perspicere to explore thoroughly; see #7perspective 
perspicuous	0.
	syl	per+spic:u+ous
	pron	<p*1spikju*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech or writing
	def	easily understood; lucid.
perspicuously	sub
	head	perspicuous
	syl	per+1spic:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
perspicuousness	sub
	head	perspicuous
	syl	per+1spic:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
perspiration	1.
	syl	per+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2pR:sp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the salty fluid secreted by the sweat glands of the skin.
perspiration	2.
	syl	per+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2pR:sp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of secreting this fluid.
perspiratory	0.
	syl	per+spir+a:to:ry
	pron	<p*1spI*r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or stimulating perspiration.
perspire	ety	C17: from Latin persp*_ir*_are to blow, from per- (through)+ sp*_irare to breathe; compare #7inspire 
perspire	0.
	syl	per+spire
	pron	<p*1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to secrete or exude (perspiration) through the pores of the skin.
perspiringly	sub
	head	perspire
	syl	per+1spir+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
persuade	ety	C16: from Latin persu*_ad*_ere, from per- (intensive)+ su*_ad?!*_ere to urge, advise
persuade	1.
	syl	per+suade
	pron	<p*1swAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to induce, urge, or prevail upon successfully.
	exam	1	he finally persuaded them to buy it.
persuade	2.
	syl	per+suade
	pron	<p*1swAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to cause to believe; con?!vince.
	exam	1	even with the evidence, the police were not persuad?!ed.
persuadable	sub
	head	persuade
	or	persuasible
	syl	per+1suad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
persuasible	sub
	head	persuade
	or	persuadable
	syl	per+1sua+si:ble
	pos	adj.
persuadability	sub
	head	persuade
	or	persuasibility
	syl	per+2suad+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
persuasibility	sub
	head	persuade
	or	persuadability
	syl	per+2sua+si+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
persuader	sub
	head	persuade
	syl	per+1suad+er
	pos	n.
persuasion	ety	C14: from Latin persu*_asi*_o; see #7persuade 
persuasion	1.
	syl	per+sua+sion
	pron	<p*1swAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of persuading or of trying to persuade.
persuasion	2.
	syl	per+sua+sion
	pron	<p*1swAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to persuade.
persuasion	3.
	syl	per+sua+sion
	pron	<p*1swAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being persuaded; strong belief.
persuasion	4.
	syl	per+sua+sion
	pron	<p*1swAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an established creed or belief, esp. a religious one.
persuasion	5.
	syl	per+sua+sion
	pron	<p*1swAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sect, party, or faction.
persuasive	0.
	syl	per+sua+sive
	pron	<p*1swAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power or ability to persuade; tending to persuade.
	exam	1	a persuasive salesman.
persuasively	sub
	head	persuasive
	syl	per+1sua+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
persuasiveness	sub
	head	persuasive
	syl	per+1sua+sive+ness
	pos	n.
persulfuric acid	alt
	head	persulphuric acid
	or	persulphuric acid
	syl	per+sul+fu+ric ac:id
	pron	<2pR:s^l?!1fju*rik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
persulphuric acid	0.
	or	persulfuric acid
	syl	per+sul+phu+ric ac:id
	pron	<2pR:s^l?!1fju*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {peroxy?!sulphuric acid}.
pert	ety	C13: variant of earlier apert, from Latin apertus open, from aper*_ire to open; influ?!enced by Old French aspert, from Latin expertus #7expert 
pert	1.
	syl	pert
	pron	<pR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	saucy, impudent, or forward.
pert	2.
	syl	pert
	pron	<pR:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	jaunty.
	exam	1	a pert little bow.
pert	3.
	syl	pert
	pron	<pR:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	clever or brisk.
pertly	sub
	head	pert
	syl	pert+ly
	pos	adv.
pertness	sub
	head	pert
	syl	pert+ness
	pos	n.
pert	0.
	syl	pert.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pertaining.
pertain	ety	C14: from Latin pertin*_ere, from per- (intensive)+ ten*_ere to hold
pertain	1.
	syl	per+tain
	pron	<p*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to have reference, relation, or relevance.
pertain	2.
	syl	per+tain
	pron	<p*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be appropriate.
pertain	3.
	syl	per+tain
	pron	<p*1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to belong (to) or be a part (of); be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory (of).
Perth	1.
	syl	Perth
	pron	<pR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Scotland, on the River Tay: capital of Scotland from the 12th century until the assassination of James I here in 1437. Pop.: 43051 (1971).
Perth	2.
	syl	Perth
	pron	<pR:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of central Scotland, now part of Central and Tayside regions.
Perth	3.
	syl	Perth
	pron	<pR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Australia, capital of Western Australia, on the Swan River: major industrial centre; University of Western Australia (1911). Pop.: 787300 (1975 est.).
pertinacious	ety	C17: from Latin pertin*_ax, from per- (intensive)+ ten*_ax clinging, from ten*_ere to hold
pertinacious	1.
	syl	per+ti+na+cious
	pron	<2pR:ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	doggedly resolute in purpose or belief; unyielding.
pertinacious	2.
	syl	per+ti+na+cious
	pron	<2pR:ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	stubbornly persistent.
pertinaciously	sub
	head	pertinacious
	syl	per+ti+1na+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
pertinacity	sub
	head	pertinacious
	or	pertinaciousness
	syl	per+ti+nac+i:ty
	pron	<2pR:ti1n@siti>
	pos	n.
pertinaciousness	sub
	head	pertinacious
	or	pertinacity
	syl	per+ti+1na+cious+ness
	pos	n.
pertinent	ety	C14: from Latin pertin*_ens, from pertin*_ere to #7pertain 
pertinent	0.
	syl	per+ti+nent
	pron	<1pR:tin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the matter at hand; relevant.
pertinence	sub
	head	pertinent
	syl	per+ti+nence
	pos	n.
pertinently	sub
	head	pertinent
	syl	per+ti+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
perturb	ety	C14: from Old French pertourber, from Latin perturb*_are to confuse, from per- (intensive)+ turb*_are to agitate, from turba confusion
perturb	1.
	syl	per+turb
	pron	<p*1tR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to disturb the composure of; trouble.
perturb	2.
	syl	per+turb
	pron	<p*1tR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to throw into disorder.
perturb	3.
	syl	per+turb
	pron	<p*1tR:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics, astronomy.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause (a planet, electron, etc.) to undergo a perturbation.
perturbable	sub
	head	perturb
	syl	per+1turb+a:ble
	pos	adj.
perturbably	sub
	head	perturb
	syl	per+1turb+a:bly
	pos	adv.
perturbingly	sub
	head	perturb
	syl	per+1turb+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
perturbation	1.
	syl	per+tur+ba+tion
	pron	<2pR:t*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of perturbing or the state of being perturbed.
perturbation	2.
	syl	per+tur+ba+tion
	pron	<2pR:t*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of disturbance or upset.
perturbation	3.
	syl	per+tur+ba+tion
	pron	<2pR:t*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a secondary influence on a system that modifies simple behaviour, such as the effect of the other electrons on one electron in an atom.
perturbation	4.
	syl	per+tur+ba+tion
	pron	<2pR:t*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a small continuous deviation in the inclination and eccentricity of the orbit of a planet or comet, due to the attraction of neighbouring planets.
pertussis	ety	C18: New Latin, from Latin per- (intensive)+ tussis cough
pertussis	0.
	syl	per+tus+sis
	pron	<p*1t^sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {whooping cough}.
pertussal	sub
	head	pertussis
	syl	per+1tus+sal
	pos	adj.
Peru	0.
	syl	Pe:ru
	pron	<p*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W South America, on the Pacific: the centre of the great Inca Empire when conquered by the Spanish in 1532; gained independence in 1824 by defeating Spanish forces with armies led by San Mart*'in and Bol*'ivar; consists of a coastal desert, rising to the Andes; an important exporter of minerals and a major fishing nation. Official languages: Spanish and Quechua. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: sol. Capital: Lima. Pop.: 13538208 (1972). Area: 1285215 sq. km (496222 sq. miles).
Peruvian	sub
	head	Peru
	syl	Pe+ru+vi:an
	pron	<p*1ru:vi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Peru Current	0.
	syl	Pe:ru Cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	a cold ocean current flowing northwards off the Pacific coast of South America. Also called: {Humboldt Current}.
Perugia	1.
	syl	Pe+ru+gia
	pron	<p*1ru:J*>, Italian <pA1ru:Ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Italy, in Umbria: centre of the Umbrian school of painting (15th century); university (1308); Etruscan and Roman remains. Pop.: 135011 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Perusia}.
Lake	2.
	head	Perugia
	syl	Lake.
	def	another name for (Lake) {Trasimene}.
Il	infl
	head	Perugino
	syl	Il
	pos	n.
peruke	ety	C16: from French perruque, from Italian perrucca wig, of obscure origin
peruke	0.
	syl	pe+ruke
	pron	<p*1ru:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wig for men, fashionable in the 17th and 18th centuries. Also called: {periwig}.
peruse	ety	C15 (meaning: to use up): from #7per - (intensive)+#7use  &- pe+#!rus+al n. &- pe+#!rus+er n.
peruse	1.
	syl	pe+ruse
	pron	<p*1ru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read or examine with care; study.
peruse	2.
	syl	pe+ruse
	pron	<p*1ru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to browse or read through in a leisurely way.
Max Ferdinand	infl
	head	Perutz
	syl	Max Fer:di:nand.
	pos	n.
Perutz	0.
	syl	Pe:rutz
	pron	<p*1ruts>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, British bio?!chemist, born in Austria. With J. C. Kendrew, he worked on the structure of haemoglobin and shared the Nobel prize for chem?!istry (1962).
Peruvian bark	0.
	syl	Pe+ru+vi:an bark
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cinchona} (sense 2).
Baldassare Tommaso	infl
	head	Peruzzi
	syl	Bal:das:sa:re Tom:ma:so
	pron	<2baldas1sa:rA> <tom1ma:zo>
	pos	n.
Peruzzi	0.
	syl	Pe:ruz:zi
	pron	Italian <pA1ruttsi>
	pos	n.
	def	1481-1536, Italian architect and painter of the High Renaissance. The design of the Palazzo Massimo, Rome, is attributed to him.
	infl
	head	perv
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
perv	1.
	syl	perv
	pron	<pR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a pervert.
perv	2.
	syl	perv
	pron	<pR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	an erotic glance or look. {~} {perve}.
perv	3.
	syl	perv
	pron	<pR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	to give a person an erotic look.
pervade	ety	C17: from Latin perv*_adere, from per- through+ v*_adere to go
pervade	0.
	syl	per+vade
	pron	<pR:1vAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread through or throughout, esp. subtly or gradually; permeate.
pervader	sub
	head	pervade
	syl	per+1vad+er
	pos	n.
pervasive	ety	C18: from Latin perv*_asus, past participle of perv*_adere to #7pervade 
pervasive	0.
	syl	per+va+sive
	pron	<pR:1vAsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	pervading or tending to pervade.
pervasively	sub
	head	pervasive
	syl	per+1va+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
pervasiveness	sub
	head	pervasive
	syl	per+1va+sive+ness
	pos	n.
perverse	ety	C14: from Old French pervers, from Latin perversus turned the wrong way
perverse	1.
	syl	per+verse
	pron	<p*1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	deliberately deviating from what is regarded as normal, good, or proper.
perverse	2.
	syl	per+verse
	pron	<p*1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	persistently holding to what is wrong.
perverse	3.
	syl	per+verse
	pron	<p*1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wayward or contrary; obstinate; cantankerous.
perverse	4.
	syl	per+verse
	pron	<p*1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	perverted.
perversely	sub
	head	perverse
	syl	per+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
perverseness	sub
	head	perverse
	syl	per+1verse+ness
	pos	n.
perversion	1.
	syl	per+ver+sion
	pron	<p*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any abnormal means of obtaining sexual satisfaction.
perversion	2.
	syl	per+ver+sion
	pron	<p*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of perverting or the state of being perverted.
perversion	3.
	syl	per+ver+sion
	pron	<p*1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a perverted form or usage.
perversities	infl
	head	perversity
	syl	per+ver+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
perversity	1.
	syl	per+ver+si:ty
	pron	<p*1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being perverse.
perversity	2.
	syl	per+ver+si:ty
	pron	<p*1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	a perverse action, comment, etc.
perversive	0.
	syl	per+ver+sive
	pron	<p*1vR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	perverting or tending to pervert.
pervert	ety	C14: from Old French pervertir, from Latin pervertere to turn the wrong way, from per- (indicating deviation)+ vertere to turn
pervert	1.
	syl	per+vert
	pron	<p*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use wrongly or badly.
pervert	2.
	syl	per+vert
	pron	<p*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret wrongly or badly; distort.
pervert	3.
	syl	per+vert
	pron	<p*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead into deviant or perverted beliefs or behaviour; corrupt.
pervert	4.
	syl	per+vert
	pron	<p*1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debase.
pervert	5.
	syl	per+vert
	pron	<1pR:vR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person who practises sexual perversion.
perverter	sub
	head	pervert
	syl	per+1vert+er
	pos	n.
pervertible	sub
	head	pervert
	syl	per+1ver+ti:ble
	pos	adj.
perverted	1.
	syl	per+vert+ed
	pron	<p*1vR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating greatly from what is regarded as normal or right; distorted.
perverted	2.
	syl	per+vert+ed
	pron	<p*1vR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or practising sexual perversion.
perverted	3.
	syl	per+vert+ed
	pron	<p*1vR:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	incorrectly interpreted.
pervertedly	sub
	head	perverted
	syl	per+1vert+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
pervertedness	sub
	head	perverted
	syl	per+1vert+ed+ness
	pos	n.
pervious	ety	C17: from Latin pervius, from per- (through)+ via a way
pervious	1.
	syl	per+vi+ous
	pron	<1pR:vi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be penetrated; permeable.
pervious	2.
	syl	per+vi+ous
	pron	<1pR:vi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	receptive to new ideas, etc.; open-minded.
perviously	sub
	head	pervious
	syl	per+vi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
perviousness	sub
	head	pervious
	syl	per+vi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
pes	ety	C19: New Latin: foot
pedes	infl
	head	pes
	syl	ped:es
	pron	<1pedEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pes	1.
	syl	pes
	pron	<pAz>, <pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for the human {foot}.
pes	2.
	syl	pes
	pron	<pAz>, <pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in higher vertebrates.
pes	3.
	syl	pes
	pron	<pAz>, <pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any footlike part.
Pesach	ety	from Hebrew pesah; see #7passover 
Pesah	alt
	head	Pesach
	or	Pesach
	syl	Pe+sah
	pron	<1pAsa:k>, Hebrew <1pesax>
	pos	n.
Pesach	0.
	or	Pesah
	syl	Pe+sach
	pron	<1pAsa:k>, Hebrew <1pesax>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Passover}.
pesade	ety	C18: from French, from posade, from Italian posata a halt, from posare to stop, from Latin pausa end
pesade	0.
	syl	pe+sade
	pron	<pe1sa:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a position in which the horse stands on the hind legs with the forelegs in the air.
Pesaro	0.
	syl	Pe+sa+ro
	pron	Italian <1pA:zaro>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in E central Italy, in the Marches on the Adriatic. Pop.: 84373 (1971). Ancient name: {Pisaurum}.
Pescadores	0.
	syl	Pes+ca+do+res
	pron	<2pesk*1dc:riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of 64 islands in Formosa Strait, separated from Taiwan (to which it belongs) by the {Pescadores Channel}. Pop.: 118355 (1972 est.). Area: 127 sq. km (49 sq. miles). Chinese name: {P'eng-hu}.
Pescara	0.
	syl	Pe+sca+ra
	pron	Italian <pAs1ka:ra>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in E central Italy, on the Adriatic. Pop.: 132458 (1975 est.).
peseta	ety	C19: from Spanish, diminutive of #7peso 
peseta	0.
	syl	pe+se:ta
	pron	<p*1sAt*>, Spanish <pA1sAta>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Spain and its dependencies, divided into 100 centimos.
pesewa	0.
	syl	pe+se:wa
	pron	<pi1sAwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Ghanaian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a cedi.
Peshawar	0.
	syl	Pesh:a+war
	pron	<p*1Sc:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Pakistan, at the E end of the Khyber Pass: one of the oldest cities in Pakistan and capital of the ancient kingdom of Gandhara; university (1950). Pop.: 268366 (1972).
Peshitta	ety	C18 Peshito, from Syriac
Peshito	alt
	head	Peshitta
	or	Peshitta
	syl	Pe+shi+to
	pron	<p*1SEt*u>
	pos	n.
Peshitta	0.
	or	Peshito
	syl	Pe+shit+ta
	pron	<p*1SEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal Syriac version of the Bible.
pesky	ety	C19: probably changed from pesty; see #7pest 
peskier	infl
	head	pesky
	syl	pesk:i+er
	pos	adj.
peskiest	infl
	head	pesky
	syl	pesk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pesky	0.
	syl	pesk:y
	pron	<1peski>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	troublesome.
	exam	1	pesky flies.
peskily	sub
	head	pesky
	syl	pesk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
peskiness	sub
	head	pesky
	syl	pesk:i+ness
	pos	n.
peso	ety	C16: from Spanish: weight, from Latin p*_ensum something weighed out, from pendere to weigh
pesos	infl
	head	peso
	syl	pe:sos
	pron	<-s*uz>, Spanish <-sos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peso	1.
	syl	pe:so
	pron	<1pAs*u>, Spanish <1pAso>, Spanish <-sos>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit, comprising 100 centavos, of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the Philippines.
peso	2.
	syl	pe:so
	pron	<1pAs*u>, Spanish <1pAso>, Spanish <-sos>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Uruguay, divided into 100 centesimos.
peso	3.
	syl	pe:so
	pron	<1pAs*u>, Spanish <1pAso>, Spanish <-sos>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin or currency note worth a peso.
peso	4.
	syl	pe:so
	pron	<1pAs*u>, Spanish <1pAso>, Spanish <-sos>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {piece of eight}.
pessary	ety	C14: from Late Latin pess*_arium, from Latin pessum, from Greek pessos plug
pessaries	infl
	head	pessary
	syl	pes+sa+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pessary	1.
	syl	pes+sa+ry
	pron	<1pes*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a device for inserting into the vagina, either as a support for the uterus or ({diaphragm pessary}) as a contraceptive.
pessary	2.
	syl	pes+sa+ry
	pron	<1pes*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a medicated vaginal suppository.
pessimism	ety	C18: from Latin pessimus worst, from malus bad
pessimism	1.
	syl	pes+si+mism
	pron	<1pesi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to expect the worst and see the worst in all things.
pessimism	2.
	syl	pes+si+mism
	pron	<1pesi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine of the ultimate triumph of evil over good.
pessimism	3.
	syl	pes+si+mism
	pron	<1pesi2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that this is the worst of all possible worlds.
pessimist	sub
	head	pessimism
	syl	pes+si+mist
	pos	n.
pessimistic	sub
	head	pessimism
	or	pessimistical
	syl	pes+si+1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
pessimistical	sub
	head	pessimism
	or	pessimistic
	syl	pes+si+1mis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
pessimistically	sub
	head	pessimism
	syl	pes+si+1mis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pest	ety	C16: from Latin pestis plague, of obscure origin
pest	1.
	syl	pest
	pron	<pest>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that annoys, esp. by imposing itself when it is not wanted; nuisance.
pest	2.a.
	syl	pest
	pron	<pest>
	pos	n.
	def	any organism that damages crops, injures or irritates livestock or man, or reduces the fertility of land.
pest	2.b.
	syl	pest
	pron	<pest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pest control.
pest	3.
	syl	pest
	pron	<pest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an epidemic disease or pestilence.
Johann Heinrich	infl
	head	Pestalozzi
	syl	Jo:hann Hein:rich
	pron	<1jo:han> <1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Pestalozzi	0.
	syl	Pes:ta:loz:zi
	pron	<2pest*1lotsi>
	pos	n.
	def	1746-1827, Swiss educational reformer. His empha?!sis on learning by observation exerted a wide influence on ele?!mentary education.
pester	ety	C16: from Old French empestrer to hobble (a horse), from Vulgar Latin imp*_ast*_ori*_are (unattested) to use a hobble, from p*_ast*_oria (unattested) a hobble, from Latin p*_ast*_orius relating to a herdsman, from pastor herdsman
pester	0.
	syl	pes+ter
	pron	<1pest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annoy or nag continually.
pesterer	sub
	head	pester
	syl	pes+ter+er
	pos	n.
pesteringly	sub
	head	pester
	syl	pes+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pesthole	0.
	syl	pest+hole
	pron	<1pest2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any filthy or squalid place that is seemingly or actually overrun with an epidemic disease.
pesthouse	0.
	syl	pest+house
	pron	<1pest2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a hospital for treating persons with infectious diseases. Also called: {lazaretto}.
pesticide	0.
	syl	pes+ti+cide
	pron	<1pesti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical used for killing pests, esp. insects and rodents.
pesticidal	sub
	head	pesticide
	syl	pes+ti+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
pestiferous	ety	C16: from Latin pestifer, from pestis contagious disease, #7pest+ ferre to bring
pestiferous	1.
	syl	pes+tif+er+ous
	pron	<pe1stif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	troublesome; irritating.
pestiferous	2.
	syl	pes+tif+er+ous
	pron	<pe1stif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	breeding, carrying, or spreadi?!ng infectious disease.
pestiferous	3.
	syl	pes+tif+er+ous
	pron	<pe1stif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	corrupting; pernicious.
pestiferously	sub
	head	pestiferous
	syl	pes+1tif+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
pestiferousness	sub
	head	pestiferous
	syl	pes+1tif+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
pestilence	1.a.
	syl	pes+ti+lence
	pron	<1pestil*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any epidemic outbreak of a deadly and highly infectious disease, such as the plague.
pestilence	1.b.
	syl	pes+ti+lence
	pron	<1pestil*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	such a disease.
pestilence	2.
	syl	pes+ti+lence
	pron	<1pestil*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil influence or idea.
pestilent	ety	C15: from Latin pestilens unwholesome, from pestis plague
pestilent	1.
	syl	pes+ti+lent
	pron	<1pestil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	annoying; irritating.
pestilent	2.
	syl	pes+ti+lent
	pron	<1pestil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly destructive morally or physically; pernicious.
pestilent	3.
	syl	pes+ti+lent
	pron	<1pestil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	infected with or likely to cause epidemic or infectious disease.
pestilently	sub
	head	pestilent
	syl	pes+ti+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
pestilential	1.
	syl	pes+ti+len+tial
	pron	<2pesti1lenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	dangerous or troublesome; harmful or annoying.
pestilential	2.
	syl	pes+ti+len+tial
	pron	<2pesti1lenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, causing, or resembling pestilence.
pestilentially	sub
	head	pestilential
	syl	pes+ti+1len+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
pestle	ety	C14: from Old French pestel, from Latin pistillum; related to pins*_are to crush
pestle	1.
	syl	pes+tle
	pron	<1pesL>
	pos	n.
	def	a club-shaped instrument for mixing or grinding substances in a mortar.
pestle	2.
	syl	pes+tle
	pron	<1pesL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for pounding or stamping.
pestle	3.
	syl	pes+tle
	pron	<1pesL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pound (a substance or object) with or as if with a pestle.
pet	ety	C16: origin unknown
pet	H1.1.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	n.
	def	a tame animal kept in a household for companionship, amusement, etc.
pet	H1.2.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is fondly indulged; favourite.
	exam	1	teacher's pet.
pet	H1.3.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	n.
	def	kept as a pet.
	exam	1	a pet dog.
pet	H1.4.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	n.
	def	of or for pet animals.
	exam	1	pet food.
pet	H1.5.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	n.
	def	particularly cherished; favourite.
	exam	1	a pet theory;
	exam	2	a pet hatred.
pets	infl
	head	pet
	syl	pets
	pos	vb.
petting	infl
	head	pet
	syl	pet+ting
	pos	vb.
petted	infl
	head	pet
	syl	pet+ted.
	pos	vb.
pet	H1.6.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a person, animal, etc.) as a pet; pamper.
pet	H1.7.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pat or fondle (an animal, child, etc.).
pet	H1.8.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of two people
	def	to caress each other in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking (often in the phrase {heavy petting) }.
petter	sub
	head	pet
	syl	pet+ter
	pos	n.
pet	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
pet	H2.1.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	n.
	def	a fit of sulkiness, esp. at what is felt to be a slight; pique.
pets	infl
	head	pet
	syl	pets
	pos	vb.
petting	infl
	head	pet
	syl	pet+ting
	pos	vb.
petted	infl
	head	pet
	syl	pet+ted.
	pos	vb.
pet	H2.2.
	syl	pet
	pron	<pet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take offence; sulk.
Pet	0.
	syl	Pet.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Peter.
peta-	0.
	syl	pet:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%1%5.
	exam	1	petametres
Henri Philippe Omer	infl
	head	P'etain
	syl	Hen:ri Phi:lippe O:mer
	pron	<?~ari filip c1me:r). 1856-1951, FrAnch marshal, notAd for his victory at VArdun (1916>
	pos	n.
P'etain	0.
	syl	P*'e:tain
	pron	French <pA1t?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	in World War I and his leadership of the pro-Nazi government of unoccupied France at Vichy (1940-44); imprisoned for treason (1945).
petal	ety	C18: from New Latin petalum, from Greek petalon leaf; related to petannunai to lie open
petal	0.
	syl	pet+al
	pron	<1petL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the separate parts of the corolla of a flower: often brightly coloured.
petaline	sub
	head	petal
	syl	pet+al+ine
	pos	adj.
petal-like	sub
	head	petal
	syl	pet:al-2like
	pos	adj.
-petal	ety	from New Latin -petus, from Latin petere to seek
-petal	0.
	syl	-pe:tal
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	seeking.
	exam	1	centripetal.
petalous	alt
	head	petaliferous
	or	petaliferous
	syl	pet+al+ous
	pos	adj.
petaliferous	0.
	or	petalous
	syl	pet+al+if+er+ous
	pron	<2pet*1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing or having petals.
petalody	ety	C19: from Greek petal*_od*_es like a leaf, from petalon leaf
petalody	0.
	syl	pet+al:o+dy
	pron	<1pet*2l*udi>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in certain plants in which stamens or other parts of the flower assume the form and function of petals.
petalodic	sub
	head	petalody
	syl	pet:a+lod+ic
	pron	<2pet*1lodik>
	pos	adj.
petaloid	0.
	syl	pet+al+oid
	pron	<1pet*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling a petal, esp. in shape.
	exam	1	the petaloid pattern on a sea urchin.
petard	ety	C16: from French: firework, from p*'eter to break wind, from Latin p*_edere 
petard	1.
	syl	pe+tard
	pron	<pi1ta:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a device containing explosives used to breach a wall, doors, etc.
hoist with one's own petard	2.
	head	petard
	syl	hoist with one's own petard.
	def	being the victim of one's own schemes, etc.
petard	3.
	syl	pe+tard
	pron	<pi1ta:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of explosive firework.
petasus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek petasos 
petasos	alt
	head	petasus
	or	petasus
	syl	pet:a+sos
	pron	<1pet*s*s>, <-2sos>
	pos	n.
petasus	0.
	or	petasos
	syl	pet:a+sus
	pron	<1pet*s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad-brimmed hat worn by the ancient Greeks, such as one with wings on either side as traditionally worn by Mercury.
petcock	ety	C19: from #7pet %1 or perhaps French pet, from peter to break wind+#7{cock %1}
petcock	0.
	syl	pet+cock
	pron	<1pet2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a small valve for checking the water content of a steam boiler or draining waste from the cylinder of a steam engine.
petechia	ety	C18: via New Latin from Italian petecchia freckle, of obscure origin
petechia	0.
	syl	pe+te:chi:a
	pron	<pi1tEki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a minute discoloured spot on the surface of the skin or mucous membrane, caused by an underlying ruptured blood vessel.
petechial	sub
	head	petechia
	syl	pe+1te:chi:al
	pos	adj.
peter	ety	C19: of unknown origin
peter	H1.0.
	syl	pe+ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by out or away
	def	to fall (off) in volume, intensity, etc., and finally cease.
	exam	1	the cash petered out in three months.
peter	ety	C20: perhaps a special use of #7peter %1 (to fall off in power)
peter	H2.1.
	syl	pe+ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	a signal to a partner by playing a high card followed by a low one.
peter	H2.2.
	syl	pe+ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	to play a high card followed by a low one.
peter	ety	C20: from the name Peter 
peter	H3.1.
	syl	pe+ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a safe, till, or cashbox.
peter	H3.2.
	syl	pe+ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a prison cell.
peter	H3.3.
	syl	pe+ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the witness box in a courtroom.
Peter	1.
	syl	Pe:ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	Also called: {Simon Peter. Saint}. died ??67 #7a.d., a fisherman of Bethsaida, who became leader of the apostles and is regarded by Roman Catholics as the first pope; probably martyred at Rome.
Peter	2.
	syl	Pe:ter
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	either of two epistles traditionally ascribed to Peter (in full {The First Epistle} and {The Second Epistle of Peter}) .
Peter I	0.
	syl	Pe:ter I
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1672-1725, tsar of Russia (1682-1725), who assumed sole power in 1689. He introduced many reforms in government, technology, and the western European ideas. He also acquired new territories for Russia in the Baltic and founded the new capital of St. Petersburg (1703).
Peter III	0.
	syl	Pe:ter III
	pos	n.
	def	1728-62, grandson of Peter I and tsar of Russia (1762): deposed in a coup d'*'etat led by his wife (later Catherine II); assassinated.
Peterborough	1.
	syl	Pe+ter+bor+ough
	pron	<1pEt*b*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, in N Cambridgeshire on the River Nene: industrial centre; under development as a new town since 1968. Pop.: 87493 (1971).
Soke of	2.
	head	Peterborough
	syl	Soke of.
	def	a former administrative county of Northamptonshire: part of Northamptonshire since 1965.
Peterborough	3.
	syl	Pe+ter+bor+ough
	pron	<1pEt*b*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in SE Ontario: manufacturing centre. Pop.: 58111 (1971).
Peterlee	0.
	syl	Pe+ter+lee
	pron	<1pEt*2lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a new town in Co. Durham, founded in 1968. Pop.: 21836 (1971).
Peterloo Massacre	ety	C19: from St. Peter's Fields +W#7aterloo 
Peterloo Massacre	0.
	syl	Pe+ter+loo Mas+sa+cre
	pron	<2pEt*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an incident at St. Peter's Fields, Manchester, in 1819 in which a radical meeting was broken up by a cavalry charge, resulting in about 500 injuries and 11 deaths.
peterman	ety	C19: from #7peter %3 a safe
petermen	infl
	head	peterman
	syl	pe:ter+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
peterman	0.
	syl	pe:ter+man
	pron	<1pEt*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a burglar skilled in safe-breaking.
Petermann Peak	0.
	syl	Pe+ter+mann Peak
	pron	<1pEt*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in E Greenland. Height: 2932 m (9645 ft.).
Peter Pan	ety	C20: after the main character in Peter Pan (1904), a play by J. M. B#7arrie 
Peter Pan	0.
	syl	Pe:ter Pan
	pos	n.
	def	a youthful, boyish, or immature man.
Peter Pan collar	0.
	syl	Pe:ter Pan col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a collar on a round neck, having two rounded ends at the front.
Peter Principle	ety	C20: from the book The Peter Principle (1969) by Dr. Lawrence J. Peter and Raymond Hull, in which the theory was originally propounded
Pethe	infl
	head	Peter Principle
	syl	Pe:the.
	pos	n.
Peter Principle	0.
	syl	Pe:ter Prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the theory, usually taken facetiously, that all members in a hierarchy rise to their own level of incompetence.
Petersburg	0.
	syl	Pe+ters+burg
	pron	<1pEt*z2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Virginia, on the Appomattox River: scene of prolonged fighting (1864-65) during the final months of the American Civil War. Pop.: 36103 (1970).
petersham	ety	C19: named after Viscount Petersham (died 1851), English army officer
petersham	1.
	syl	pe+ter+sham
	pron	<1pEt*S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick corded ribbon used to stiffen belts, etc.
petersham	2.
	syl	pe+ter+sham
	pron	<1pEt*S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy woollen fabric used for coats, etc.
petersham	3.
	syl	pe+ter+sham
	pron	<1pEt*S*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of overcoat made of such fabric.
Oscar (Emmanuel)	infl
	head	Peterson
	syl	Os:car (Emmanuel).
	pos	n.
Peterson	0.
	syl	Pe:ter:son
	pron	<1pEt*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Cana?!dian jazz pianist and singer, who led his own trio from the early 1950s.
Peter's pence	ety	C13: referring to St. P#7eter, considered as the first pope
Peter pence	alt
	head	Peter's pence
	or	Peter's pence
	syl	Pe:ter pence
	pos	n.
Peter's pence	1.
	or	Peter pence
	syl	Pe:ter's pence
	pos	n.
	def	an annual tax, originally of one penny, formerly levied for the maintenance of the Papal See: abolished by Henry VIII in 1534.
Peter's pence	2.
	or	Peter pence
	syl	Pe:ter's pence
	pos	n.
	def	a voluntary contribution made by Roman Catholics in many countries for the same purpose.
Peter the Hermit	0.
	syl	Pe:ter the Her:mit
	pos	n.
	def	??1050-1115, French monk and preacher of the First Crusade.
pethidine	ety	C20: perhaps a blend of #7piperidine +#7ethyl 
pethidine	0.
	syl	peth:i+dine
	pron	<1pe$Ti2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {meperidine hydrochloride}.
petiolated	alt
	head	petiolate
	or	petiolate
	syl	pet:i:o+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
petiolate	0.
	or	petiolated
	syl	pet:i:o+late
	pron	<1peti*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant or leaf
	def	having a leafstalk. Compare { {sessile} (sense 1)}.
petiole	ety	C18: via French from Latin petiolus little foot, from p*_es foot
petiole	1.
	syl	pet:i+ole
	pron	<1peti2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk by which a leaf is attached to the rest of the plant.
petiole	2.
	syl	pet:i+ole
	pron	<1peti2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a slender stalk or stem, such as the connection between the thorax and abdomen of ants.
petiolule	ety	C19: from New Latin petiol*_ulus, diminutive of Latin #7petiolus 
petiolule	0.
	syl	pe+ti:o+lule
	pron	<1pEti*ul2ju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk of any of the leaflets making up a compound leaf.
petit	ety	C14: from Old French: little, of obscure origin
petit	0.
	syl	pet+it
	pron	<1peti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of little or lesser importance; small.
	exam	1	petit jury.
petits bourgeois	infl
	head	petit bourgeois
	syl	pet+its bour+geois
	pron	<1peti> <1bu*Zwa:z>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
petit bourgeois	1.
	syl	pet+it bour+geois
	pron	<1peti> <1bu*Zwa:>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {petite bourgeoisie, petty bourgeoisie}. the section of the middle class with the lowest social status, generally composed of shopkeepers, lower clerical staff, etc.
petit bourgeois	2.
	syl	pet+it bour+geois
	pron	<1peti> <1bu*Zwa:>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this stratum.
petit bourgeois	3.
	syl	pet+it bour+geois
	pron	<1peti> <1bu*Zwa:>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>, French <p*ti> <bur1Zwa>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the petit bourgeois, esp. indicating a sense of self-righteousness and a high degree of conformity to established standards of behaviour.
petite	ety	C18: from French, feminine of petit small
petite	0.
	syl	pe+tite
	pron	<p*1tEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of women
	def	small, delicate, and dainty.
petit four	ety	French, literally: little oven
petits fours	infl
	head	petit four
	syl	pet+its fours
	pron	<1peti> <1fc:z>, French <p*ti> <1fu:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
petit four	0.
	syl	pet+it four
	pron	<1peti> <1fc:>, French <p*ti> <1fu:r>, French <p*ti> <1fu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very small rich sweet cakes and biscuits, usually decorated with fancy icing, marzipan, etc.
petition	ety	C14: from Latin pet*_iti*_o, from petere to seek
petition	1.
	syl	pe+ti+tion
	pron	<pi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a written document signed by a large number of people demanding some form of action from a government or other authority.
petition	2.
	syl	pe+ti+tion
	pron	<pi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any formal request to a higher authority or deity; entreaty.
petition	3.
	syl	pe+ti+tion
	pron	<pi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal application in writing made to a court asking for some specific judicial action.
	exam	1	a petition for divorce.
petition	4.
	syl	pe+ti+tion
	pron	<pi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of petitioning.
petition	5.
	syl	pe+ti+tion
	pron	<pi1tiS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to address or present a petition to (a person in authority, government, etc.).
	exam	1	to petition Parliament.
petition	6.
	syl	pe+ti+tion
	pron	<pi1tiS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll by for
	def	to seek by petition.
	exam	1	to petition for a change in the law.
petitionary	sub
	head	petition
	syl	pe+1ti+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
petitioner	1.
	syl	pe+ti+tion+er
	pron	<pi1tiS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presents a petition.
petitioner	2.
	syl	pe+ti+tion+er
	pron	<pi1tiS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the plaintiff in a divorce suit.
petitio principii	ety	C16: Latin, translation of Greek to en arkhei aiteisthai an assumption at the beginning
petitio principii	0.
	syl	pe+ti+ti:o prin+ci+pi:i
	pron	<pi1tiSi2*u> <prin1kipi2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a form of fallacious reasoning in which the conclusion has been assumed in the premisses; begging the question. Sometimes shortened to {petitio}.
petit jury	0.
	syl	pet+it ju:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a jury of 12 persons empanelled to determine the facts of a case and decide the issue pursuant to the direction of the court on points of law. Also called: {petty jury}. Compare {grand jury}.
petit juror	sub
	head	petit jury
	syl	pet+it ju+ror
	pos	n.
petit larceny	1.
	syl	pet+it lar+ce:ny
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	the stealing of property valued at 12 pence or under. Abolished 1827.
petit larceny	2.
	syl	pet+it lar+ce:ny
	pos	n.
	usage	in some states of the U.S.
	def	the theft of property having a value below a certain figure. Also called: {petty larceny}. Compare {grand larceny}.
petit larcenist	sub
	head	petit larceny
	syl	pet+it lar+ce:nist
	pos	n.
petit mal	ety	C19: French: little illness
petit mal	0.
	syl	pet+it mal
	pron	<1peti> <1m@l>, French <p*ti> <1mal>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild form of epilepsy characterized by periods of impairment or loss of consciousness for up to 30 seconds. Compare {grand mal}.
petit point	ety	French: small point
petit point	1.
	syl	pet+it point
	pron	<1peti> <1pcint>, French <p*ti> <1pw*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tent stitch}. a small diagonal needlepoint stitch used for fine detail.
petit point	2.
	syl	pet+it point
	pron	<1peti> <1pcint>, French <p*ti> <1pw*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	work done with such stitches, esp. fine tapestry. Compare {gros point}.
petits pois	ety	French: small peas
S'andor	infl
	head	Petofi
	syl	S*'an:dor
	pron	<1Sa:ndor>
	pos	n.
Petofi	0.
	syl	Pe:t*"o:fi
	pron	Hungarian <1pet$o:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	1823-49, Hungarian lyric poet and patriot.
Petra	0.
	syl	Pet+ra
	pron	<1petr*>, <1pEtr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in the south of present-day Jordan; capital of the Nabataean kingdom.
Petrarch	0.
	syl	Pet:rarch
	pron	<1petra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name 1304-74, Italian lyric poet and scholar, who greatly influenced the values of the Renaissance. His collection of poems inspired by his ideal love for Laura, was written in the Tuscan dialect. He also wrote much in Latin, esp. the epic poem (1341) and the (1342), a spiritual self-analysis.
Petrarchan	sub
	head	Petrarch
	syl	Pet+rar+chan
	pos	adj.
Petrarchan sonnet	0.
	syl	Pet+rar+chan son+net
	pos	n.
	def	a sonnet form associated with the poet Petrarch, having an octave rhyming a b b a a b b a and a sestet rhyming either c d e c d e or c d c d c d. Also called: {Italian sonnet}.
petrel	ety	C17: variant of earlier pitteral, associated by folk etymology with St. Peter, because the bird appears to walk on water
petrel	0.
	syl	pet+rel
	pron	<1petr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any oceanic bird of the order having a hooked bill and tubular nostrils: includes albatrosses, storm petrels, and shearwaters. See also {storm petrel}.
Petri dish	ety	C19: named after J.R. Petri (1852-1921), German bacteriologist
Petri dish	0.
	syl	Pe+tri dish
	pron	<1pEtri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow circular flat-bottomed dish, often with a fitting cover, used in laboratories, esp. for producing cultures of microorganisms.
Petrie	0.
	syl	Pe:trie
	pron	<1petri>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({William Matthew) Flin@.ders}. 1853-1942, English Egyptologist and archaeologist.
petrification	alt
	head	petrifaction
	or	petrifaction
	syl	pet+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2petrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
petrifaction	1.
	or	petrification
	syl	pet+ri+fac+tion
	pron	<2petri1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of forming petrified organic material.
petrifaction	2.
	or	petrification
	syl	pet+ri+fac+tion
	pron	<2petri1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being petrified.
Petrified Forest	0.
	syl	Pet+ri+fied For+est
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in E Arizona, containing petrified coniferous trees about 170000000 years old.
petrify	ety	C16: from French p*'etrifier, ultimately from Greek petra stone, rock
petrifies	infl
	head	petrify
	syl	pet+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
petrifying	infl
	head	petrify
	syl	pet+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
petrified	infl
	head	petrify
	syl	pet+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
petrify	1.
	syl	pet+ri+fy
	pron	<1petri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to convert (organic material, esp. plant material) into a fossilized form by impregnation with dissolved minerals so that the original appearance is preserved.
petrify	2.
	syl	pet+ri+fy
	pron	<1petri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dull, unresponsive, insensitive, etc.; deaden.
petrify	3.
	syl	pet+ri+fy
	pron	<1petri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to stun or daze with horror, fear, etc.
petrifier	sub
	head	petrify
	syl	pe+tri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
Petrine	1.
	syl	Pe+trine
	pron	<1pEtrIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	of or relating to St. Peter, his position of leadership, or the epistles, etc., attributed to him.
Petrine	2.
	syl	Pe+trine
	pron	<1pEtrIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	of or relating to the supremacy in the Church that the pope is regarded as having inherited from St. Peter.
	exam	1	the Petrine claims.
petro-	ety	from Greek petra rock or petros stone
petro-	1.
	syl	pet:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating stone or rock.
	exam	1	petrology.
petro-	2.
	syl	pet:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating petroleum, its products, etc..
	exam	1	petrochemical.
petrochemical	1.
	syl	pet+ro+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2petr*u1kemikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, such as acetone or ethanol, obtained from petroleum or natural gas.
petrochemical	2.
	syl	pet+ro+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2petr*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or obtained from petrochemicals or related to petrochemistry.
petrochemically	sub
	head	petrochemical
	syl	pet+ro+1chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
petrochemistry	1.
	syl	pet+ro+chem+is+try
	pron	<2petr*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemistry of petroleum and its derivatives.
petrochemistry	2.
	syl	pet+ro+chem+is+try
	pron	<2petr*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical composition of rocks.
petrodollar	0.
	syl	pet+ro+dol+lar
	pron	<1petr*u2dol*>
	pos	n.
	def	money, paid in dollars, earned by a country for the exporting of petroleum.
petrog	0.
	syl	petrog.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	petrography.
petroglyph	ety	C19: via French from Greek petra stone+ gluph*_e carving
petroglyph	0.
	syl	pet+ro+glyph
	pron	<1petr*2glif>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing or carving on rock, esp. a prehistoric one.
Petrograd	0.
	syl	Pet+ro+grad
	pron	<1petr*u2gr@d>, Russian <pitra1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1914-24) of {Leningrad}.
petrography	0.
	syl	pe+trog+ra+phy
	pron	<pe1trogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of petrology con?!cerned with the description and classification of rocks. Abbrev.: {petrog}.
petrographer	sub
	head	petrography
	syl	pe+1trog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
petrographic	sub
	head	petrography
	or	petrographical
	syl	pet+ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2petr*1gr@f?!ik>
	pos	adj.
petrographical	sub
	head	petrography
	or	petrographic
	syl	pet+ro+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
petrographically	sub
	head	petrography
	syl	pet+ro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
petrol	ety	C16: via French from Medi?!eval Latin #7petroleum 
petrol	0.
	syl	pet+rol
	pron	<1petr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of various volatile flammable liquid mixtures of hydrocarbons, mainly hexane, heptane, and octane, obtained from petroleum and used as a solvent and a fuel for internal-combustion engines. Usually petrol also contains additives such as antiknock compounds and corrosion inhibi?!tors. U.S. name: {gasoline}.
petrol	0.
	syl	petrol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	petrology.
petrolatum	0.
	syl	pet+ro+la+tum
	pron	<2petr*1lAt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a translucent gelatinous substance obtained from petroleum; used as a lubricant and in medicine as an ointment base and protective dressing. Also called: {mineral jelly, petroleum jelly}.
petroleum	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin petra stone+ oleum oil
petroleum	0.
	syl	pe+tro+le:um
	pron	<p*1tr*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark-coloured thick flammable crude oil occurring in sedimentary rocks around the Persian Gulf and parts of North and South America, consisting mainly of hydrocarbons. Fractional distillation separates the crude oil into petrol, paraffin, diesel oil, lubricating oil, etc. Fuel oil, paraffin wax, asphalt, and carbon black are extracted from the residue.
petroleum ether	0.
	syl	pe+tro+le:um e:ther
	pos	n.
	def	a volatile mixture of the higher alkane hydrocarbons, obtained as a fraction of petroleum and used as a solvent.
petroleum jelly	0.
	syl	pe+tro+le:um jel+ly
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {petrolatum}.
petrolic	0.
	syl	pe+trol+ic
	pron	<pe1trolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, containing, or obtained from petroleum.
petrologies	infl
	head	petrology
	syl	pe+trol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
petrology	0.
	syl	pe+trol+o:gy
	pron	<pe1trol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the composition, origin, structure, and formation of rocks. Abbrev.: {petrol}.
petrological	sub
	head	petrology
	syl	pet+ro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2petr*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
petrologically	sub
	head	petrology
	syl	pet+ro+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
petrologist	sub
	head	petrology
	syl	pe+1trol:o+gist
	pos	n.
petrol station	0.
	syl	pet+rol sta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another term for {filling station}.
petronel	ety	C16: from French, literally: of the breast, from poitrine breast, from Latin pectus 
petronel	0.
	syl	pet+ro+nel
	pron	<1petr*2nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm of large calibre used in the 16th and early 17th centuries, esp. by cavalry soldiers.
Gaius	infl
	head	Petronius
	syl	Gai:us
	pron	<1gI*s>
	pos	n.
Petronius	0.
	syl	Pe:tro:ni:us
	pron	<pi1tr*uni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	known as died 66 #7a.d., Roman satirist, supposed author of the a picaresque account of the licentiousness of contemporary society.
Petropavlovsk	0.
	syl	Pet+ro+pav+lovsk
	pron	Russian <pitra1pavl*fsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the N Kazakh SSR on the Ishim River. Pop.: 193000 (1975 est.).
Petr'opolis	0.
	syl	Pe+tr*'o+po+lis
	pron	Portuguese <pA1trcpulis>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, north of Rio de Janeiro: resort. Pop.: 116080 (1970).
petrosal	ety	C18: from Latin petr*_osus full of rocks, from petra a rock, from Greek
petrosal	0.
	syl	pe+tro+sal
	pron	<pe1tr*usL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or situated near the dense part of the temporal bone that surrounds the inner ear.
Tigran	infl
	head	Petrosian
	syl	Tig:ran
	pron	<tig1ran>
	pos	n.
Petrosian	0.
	syl	Pe:tro:sian
	pron	<pi1tr*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, Soviet chess player; world champion (1963-69).
petrous	ety	C16: from Latin petr*_osus full of rocks
petrous	1.
	syl	pet+rous
	pron	<1petr*s>, <1pE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	denoting the dense part of the temporal bone that surrounds the inner ear.
petrous	2.
	syl	pet+rous
	pron	<1petr*s>, <1pE->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	like rock or stone.
Petrovsk	0.
	syl	Pe+trovsk
	pron	Russian <pi1trcfsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1921) of {Makhachkala}.
Petrozavodsk	0.
	syl	Pet+ro+za+vodsk
	pron	Russian <pitr*za1vctsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the NW Soviet Union, capital of the Karelian ASSR, on Lake Onega: developed around ironworks established by Peter the Great in 1703; university (1940). Pop.: 210000 (1975 est.).
pe-tsai cabbage	ety	from Chinese (Peking) pe ts'ai, literally: white vegetable
pe-tsai cabbage	0.
	syl	pe-tsai cab+bage
	pron	<1pA1tsI>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Chinese cabbage} (sense 1)}.
Petsamo	0.
	syl	Pet+sa+mo
	pron	Finnish <1petsamc>
	pos	n.
	def	a former territory of N Finland ceded by the Soviet Union to Finland in 1920 and taken back in 1940; now part of the northwest RSFSR.
petticoat	ety	C15: see #7petty, coat 
petticoat	1.
	syl	pet+ti+coat
	pron	<1peti2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's light undergarment in the form of an underskirt or including a bodice supported by shoulder straps.
petticoat	2.a.
	syl	pet+ti+coat
	pron	<1peti2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous or mildly dispar?!aging name for a woman.
petticoat	2.b.
	syl	pet+ti+coat
	pron	<1peti2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	petticoat politics.
pettifogs	infl
	head	pettifog
	syl	pet+ti+fogs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
pettifogging	infl
	head	pettifog
	syl	pet+ti+fog+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
pettifogged	infl
	head	pettifog
	syl	pet+ti+fogged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
pettifog	0.
	syl	pet+ti+fog
	pron	<1peti2fog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be a pettifogger.
pettifogger	ety	C16: from #7petty+ fogger, of uncertain origin, perhaps from Fugger, name of a family (C15-16) of German financiers
pettifogger	1.
	syl	pet+ti+fog+ger
	pron	<1peti2fog*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lawyer of inferior status who conducts unimportant cases, esp. one who is unscrupulous or resorts to trickery.
pettifogger	2.
	syl	pet+ti+fog+ger
	pron	<1peti2fog*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who quibbles or fusses over details.
pettifoggery	sub
	head	pettifogger
	syl	pet+ti+2fog+ger:y
	pos	n.
pettifogging	1.
	syl	pet+ti+fog+ging
	pron	<1peti2fogiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	petty.
	exam	1	pettifogging details.
pettifogging	2.
	syl	pet+ti+fog+ging
	pron	<1peti2fogiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean; quibbling.
	exam	1	pettifogging lawyers.
pettish	ety	C16: from #7pet %2
pettish	0.
	syl	pet+tish
	pron	<1petiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	peevish; petulant.
	exam	1	a pettish child.
pettishly	sub
	head	pettish
	syl	pet+tish+ly
	pos	adv.
pettishness	sub
	head	pettish
	syl	pet+tish+ness
	pos	n.
pettitoes	ety	C16: from Old French petite oie, literally: little goose (giblets of a goose)
pettitoes	0.
	syl	pet+ti+toes
	pron	<1peti2t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	pig's trotters, esp. when used as food.
petty	ety	C14: from Old French #7petit 
pettier	infl
	head	petty
	syl	pet+ti+er
	pos	adj.
pettiest	infl
	head	petty
	syl	pet+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
petty	1.
	syl	pet+ty
	pron	<1peti>
	pos	adj.
	def	trivial; trifling; inessential.
	exam	1	petty details.
petty	2.
	syl	pet+ty
	pron	<1peti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a narrow-minded, mean, or small-natured disposition or character.
	exam	1	petty spite.
petty	3.
	syl	pet+ty
	pron	<1peti>
	pos	adj.
	def	minor or subordinate in rank.
	exam	1	petty officialdom.
pettily	sub
	head	petty
	syl	pet+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
pettiness	sub
	head	petty
	syl	pet+ti+ness
	pos	n.
petty cash	0.
	syl	pet+ty cash
	pos	n.
	def	a small cash fund kept on a firm's premises for the payment of minor incidental expenses.
petty jury	0.
	syl	pet+ty ju:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {petit jury}.
petty juror	sub
	head	petty jury
	syl	pet+ty ju+ror
	pos	n.
petty larceny	0.
	syl	pet+ty lar+ce:ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	a variant of {petit larceny}.
petty officer	0.
	syl	pet+ty of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer in a naval service comparable in rank to a sergeant in an army or marine corps.
petty sessions	0.
	syl	pet+ty ses+sions
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {magistrates' court}.
petulant	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin petul*_ans bold, from petul*_are (unattested) to attack playfully, from petere to assail
petulant	0.
	syl	pet:u+lant
	pron	<1petjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	irritable, impatient, or sullen in a peevish or capricious way.
petulance	sub
	head	petulant
	or	petulancy
	syl	pet:u+lance
	pos	n.
petulancy	sub
	head	petulant
	or	petulance
	syl	pet:u+lan+cy
	pos	n.
petulantly	sub
	head	petulant
	syl	pet:u+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
petunia	ety	C19: via New Latin from obsolete French petun variety of tobacco, from Tupi petyn 
petunia	0.
	syl	pe+tu+ni:a
	pron	<pi1tju:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any solanaceous plant of the tropical American genus cultivated for their white or purple funnel-shaped flowers.
petuntse	ety	C18: from Chinese (Peking) pe tun tzu, from pe white+ tun heap+ tzu offspring
petuntze	alt
	head	petuntse
	or	petuntse
	syl	pe+tun+tze
	pron	<pi1t^ntsi>, <-1tun->
	pos	n.
petuntse	0.
	or	petuntze
	syl	pe+tun+tse
	pron	<pi1t^ntsi>, <-1tun->
	pos	n.
	def	a fusible feldspathic mineral used in hard-paste porcelain; china stone.
Antoine	1.
	head	Pevsner
	syl	An:toine
	pron	<?~a1twan>
	def	1886-1962, French constructivist sculptor and painter, born in Russia; brother of Naum Gabo.
Nikolaus	2.
	head	Pevsner
	syl	Nik:o:laus
	pron	<1nik*laus>
	def	born 1903, British architectural historian, born in Germany: his monumental series (1951-74) describes every structure of account in the country.
pew	ety	C14 pywe, from Old French puye, from Latin podium a balcony, from Greek podion supporting structure, from pous foot
pew	1.a.
	syl	pew
	pron	<pju:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several long benchlike seats with backs, used by the congregation.
pew	1.b.
	syl	pew
	pron	<pju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed compartment reserved for the use of a family or other small group.
pew	2.
	syl	pew
	pron	<pju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a seat (esp. in the phrase {take a pew) }.
pewee	ety	C19: imitative of its cry
peewee	alt
	head	pewee
	or	pewee
	syl	pee+wee
	pron	<1pEwE>
	pos	n.
pewee	0.
	or	peewee
	syl	pe+wee
	pron	<1pEwE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small North American@T flycatchers@T of@T the@T genus@T having@T a greenish-brown plumage.
pewit	ety	C13: imitative of the bird's cry
peewit	alt
	head	pewit
	or	pewit
	syl	pee+wit
	pron	<1pEwit>
	pos	n.
pewit	0.
	or	peewit
	syl	pe+wit
	pron	<1pEwit>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {lapwing}.
pewter	ety	C14: from Old French peaultre, of obscure origin; related to Old Proven*,cal peltre pewter
pewter	1.a.
	syl	pew+ter
	pron	<1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various alloys containing tin (80-90 per cent), lead (10-20 per cent), and sometimes small amounts of other metals, such as copper and antimony.
pewter	1.b.
	syl	pew+ter
	pron	<1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pewter ware;
	exam	2	a pewter tankard.
pewter	2.
	syl	pew+ter
	pron	<1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bluish-grey colour.
pewter	3.
	syl	pew+ter
	pron	<1pju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	plate or kitchen utensils made from pewter.
pewter	4.
	syl	pew+ter
	pron	<1pju:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a bluish-grey colour.
pewterer	sub
	head	pewter
	syl	pew+ter+er
	pos	n.
peyote	ety	Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl peyotl 
peyote	0.
	syl	pe+yo+te
	pron	<pA1*uti>, <pi->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mescal} (the plant).
pf	1.
	syl	pf.
	qual	abbrev for:
	def	perfect.
pf	2.
	syl	pf.
	qual	abbrev for:
	def	Also: {pfg}. pfennig.
pf	3.
	syl	pf.
	qual	abbrev for:
	def	preferred.
Pfalz	0.
	syl	Pfalz
	pos	pfalts; n.
	def	the German name for the {Palatinate}.
pfennig	ety	German: #7penny 
pfennigs	infl
	head	pfennig
	or	pfennige
	syl	pfen+nigs
	pron	German <-nig*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pfennige	infl
	head	pfennig
	or	pfennigs
	syl	pfen+ni+ge
	pron	German <-nig*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pfennig	0.
	syl	pfen+nig
	pron	<1fenig>, German <1pfeni*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a German monetary unit worth either one hundredth of a West German deutsche mark or of an East German ostmark.
Pforzheim	0.
	syl	Pforz+heim
	pron	German <1pfcrtshIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in W Baden-W*"urttemberg: centre of the German watch and jewellery industry. Pop.: 91100 (1970).
PG	1.
	syl	P.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	paying guest.
PG	2.
	syl	P.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	postgraduate.
pg	0.
	syl	pg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	page.
Pg	1.
	syl	Pg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Portugal.
Pg	2.
	syl	Pg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Portuguese.
PGA	0.
	syl	PGA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Professional Golfers' Association.
pH	0.
	syl	pH
	pos	n.
	def	potential of hydrogen; a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of a solution equal to the common logarithm of the reciprocal of the concentration of hydrogen ions in moles per cubic decimetre of solution. Pure water has a pH of 7, acid solutions have a pH less than 7, and alkaline solutions a pH greater than 7.
Ph	0.
	syl	Ph
	usage	chemical symbol for
	def	phenyl group or radical.
ph	0.
	syl	ph.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	phase.
Phaeacian	0.
	syl	Phae:a+cian
	pron	<fE1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a race of people inhabiting the island of Scheria visited by Odysseus on his way home from the Trojan War.
Phaedra	0.
	syl	Phae:dra
	pron	<1fEdr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Theseus, who falsely accused her stepson Hippolytus of raping her because he spurned her amorous advances.
Phaedrus	0.
	syl	Phae:drus
	pron	<1fEdr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??15 #7b.c.- ??50 #7a.d., Roman author of five books of Latin verse fables, based chiefly on Aesop.
Phaethon	0.
	syl	Pha:*"e:thon
	pron	<1fA*T*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Helios (the sun god) who borrowed his father's chariot and nearly set the earth on fire by approaching too close to it. Zeus averted the catastrophe by striking him down with a thunderbolt.
phaeton	0.
	syl	phae+ton
	pron	<1fAtN>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with or without a top, usually having two seats.
phage	0.
	syl	phage
	pron	<fAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bacteriophage}.
-phage	ety	from Greek -phagos; see #7phago -
-phage	0.
	syl	-phage
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating something that eats or consumes something specified.
	exam	1	bacteriophage.
-phagous	sub
	head	-phage
	syl	-pha:gous
	pos	adj.
Phagedaena	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek, from phagein to eat
phagedena	alt
	head	Phagedaena
	or	Phagedaena
	syl	phag+e:de:na
	pron	<2f@Ji1dEn*>
	pos	n.
Phagedaena	0.
	or	phagedena
	syl	Phag+e:dae+na
	pron	<2f@Ji1dEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a rapidly spreading ulcer that destroys tissues as it increases in size.
phago-	ety	from Greek phagein to consume
phagocyte	0.
	syl	phag:o+cyte
	pron	<1f@g*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amoeboid cell or protozoan that engulfs particles, such as food substances or invading micro?!organisms.
phagocytic	sub
	head	phagocyte
	syl	phag:o+cyt+ic
	pron	<2f@g*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
phagocytosis	0.
	syl	phag:o+cy+to+sis
	pron	<2f@g*sI1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which a cell, such as a white blood cell, ingests microorganisms, other cells, and foreign particles.
phagomania	0.
	syl	phag:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2f@g*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compulsive desire to eat.
phagomaniac	sub
	head	phagomania
	syl	phag:o+1ma+ni+ac
	pos	n.
phagophobia	0.
	syl	phag:o+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2f@g*u1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal fear of eating.
phagophobic	sub
	head	phagophobia
	syl	phag:o+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
-phagy	ety	from Greek -phagia; see #7phago -
-phagia	alt
	head	-phagy
	or	-phagy
	syl	-pha:gi:a
	pos	n.
-phagy	0.
	or	-phagia
	syl	-pha:gy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an eating or devouring.
	exam	1	anthropophagy.
phalange	ety	C16: via French, ultimately from Greek #7phalanx 
phalanges	infl
	head	phalange
	syl	pha+lan+ges
	pron	<f@1l@nJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phalange	0.
	syl	phal+ange
	pron	<1f@l@nJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for { {phalanx} (sense 5)}.
phalangeal	0.
	syl	pha+lan+ge:al
	pron	<f*1l@nJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to a phalanx or phalanges.
phalanger	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek phalaggion spider's web, referring to its webbed hind toes
phalanger	0.
	syl	pha+lan+ger
	pron	<f*1l@nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australasian arboreal marsupials, such as ({brush-tailed phalanger}) , having dense fur and a long tail: family Also called (in Australia): {possum}. See also {flying phalanger}.
phalanstery	ety	C19: from French phalanst*`ere, from phalange #7phalanx, on the model of monast*`ere #7monastery 
phalansteries	infl
	head	phalanstery
	syl	phal+an+ster:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phalanstery	1.a.
	syl	phal+an+ster:y
	pron	<1f@l*nst*ri>, <-stri>
	pos	n.
	def	buildings occupied by a phalanx.
phalanstery	1.b.
	syl	phal+an+ster:y
	pron	<1f@l*nst*ri>, <-stri>
	pos	n.
	def	a community represented by a phalanx.
phalanstery	2.
	syl	phal+an+ster:y
	pron	<1f@l*nst*ri>, <-stri>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar association or the buildings occupied by such an association.
phalanx	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: infantry formation in close ranks, bone of finger or toe
phalanxes	infl
	head	phalanx
	or	phalanges
	syl	phal+anx:es
	pron	<f@1l@n?!JEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phalanges	infl
	head	phalanx
	or	phalanxes
	syl	pha+lan+ges
	pron	<f@1l@n?!JEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phalanx	1.
	syl	phal+anx
	pron	<1f@l@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek and Macedonian battle formation of hoplites presenting long spears from behind a wall of overlapping shields.
phalanx	2.
	syl	phal+anx
	pron	<1f@l@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	any closely ranked unit or mass of people.
	exam	1	the police formed a phalanx to protect the embassy.
phalanx	3.
	syl	phal+anx
	pron	<1f@l@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of people united for a common purpose.
phalanx	4.
	syl	phal+anx
	pron	<1f@l@Gks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Fourierism
	def	a group of approximately 1800 persons forming a commune in which all property is collectively owned.
phalanx	5.
	syl	phal+anx
	pron	<1f@l@Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the bones of the fingers or toes.
phalanx	6.
	syl	phal+anx
	pron	<1f@l@Gks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a bundle of stamens, joined together by their stalks (filaments).
phalarope	ety	C18: via French from New Latin Phalaropus, from Greek phalaris coot+ pous foot
phalarope	0.
	syl	phal:a+rope
	pron	<1f@l*2r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic shore bird of the family such as ({grey phalarope}) , of northern oceans and lakes, having a long slender bill and lobed toes: order
phallic	1.
	syl	phal+lic
	pron	<1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a phallus.
	exam	1	a phallic symbol.
phallic	2.a.
	syl	phal+lic
	pron	<1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a stage of psychosexual development during which the child's interest is concentrated on the genital organs.
phallic	2.b.
	syl	phal+lic
	pron	<1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating personality traits, such as conceit and self-assurance, due to fixation at the phallic stage of development. Compare {anal} (sense 2), {oral} (sense 7), {genital} (sense 2).
phallic	3.
	syl	phal+lic
	pron	<1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to phallicism.
phallism	alt
	head	phallicism
	or	phallicism
	syl	phal+lism
	pos	n.
phallicism	0.
	or	phallism
	syl	phal+li+cism
	pron	<1f@li2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship or veneration of the phallus.
phallicist	sub
	head	phallicism
	or	phallist
	syl	phal+li+cist
	pos	n.
phallist	sub
	head	phallicism
	or	phallicist
	syl	phal+list
	pos	n.
phallic stage	0.
	syl	phal+lic stage
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a stage in the development of a male child in which he becomes preoccupied with his own penis as an object of gratification.
phallus	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek phallos
phalli	infl
	head	phallus
	or	phalluses
	syl	phal+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phalluses	infl
	head	phallus
	or	phalli
	syl	phal+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phallus	1.
	syl	phal+lus
	pron	<1f@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {penis}.
phallus	2.
	syl	phal+lus
	pron	<1f@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an image of the male sexual organ, esp. one venerated as a religious symbol of reproductive power.
-phane	ety	from Greek phainein to shine, (in passive) appear
-phane	0.
	syl	-phane
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating something resembling a specified substance.
	exam	1	cellophane.
phanerocrystalline	0.
	syl	phan+er:o+crys+tal+line
	pron	<2f@n*r*u1krist*lin>, <-2lIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous and metamorphic rocks
	def	having a crystalline structure in which the crystals are large enough to be seen with the naked eye.
phanerogam	ety	C19: from New Latin phanerogamus, from Greek phan?!eros visible+ gamos -#7gamous 
phanerogam	0.
	syl	phan+er:o+gam
	pron	<1f@n*r*u2g@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the former major division which included all seed-bearing plants; a former name for {spermatophyte}. Compare {cryptogam}.
phanerogamic	sub
	head	phanerogam
	or	phanerogamous
	syl	phan+er:o+1gam+ic
	pron	<2f@n*1rog*m*s>
	pos	adj.
phanerogamous	sub
	head	phanerogam
	or	phanerogamic
	syl	phan+er+og:a+mous
	pron	<2f@n*1rog*m*s>
	pos	adj.
phanerophyte	ety	C20: from Greek phanero- visible+-#7phyte 
phanerophyte	0.
	syl	phan+er:o+phyte
	pron	<1f@n*r*2fIt>, <f*1ner*->
	pos	n.
	def	a tree or shrub that bears its perennating buds more than 25 centimetres above the level of the soil.
Phanerozoic	0.
	syl	Phan+er:o+zo+ic
	pron	<2f@n*r*1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rock strata, fauna, etc., of the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic, or Cenozoic eras. Compare {Cryptozoic}.
phantasm	ety	C13: from Old French fantasme, from Latin phantasma, from Greek; related to Greek phantazein to cause to be seen, from phainein to show
phantasm	1.
	syl	phan+tasm
	pron	<1f@nt@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a phantom.
phantasm	2.
	syl	phan+tasm
	pron	<1f@nt@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an illusory perception of an object, person, etc.
phantasm	3.
	syl	phan+tasm
	pron	<1f@nt@z*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Plato
	def	objective reality as distorted by perception.
phantasmal	sub
	head	phantasm
	or	phantasmic
	syl	phan+1tas+mal
	pos	adj.
phantasmic	sub
	head	phantasm
	or	phantasmal
	syl	phan+1tas+mic
	pos	adj.
phantasmally	sub
	head	phantasm
	or	phantasmically
	syl	phan+1tas+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
phantasmically	sub
	head	phantasm
	or	phantasmally
	syl	phan+1tas+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phantasmagoria	ety	C19: probably from French fantasmagorie production of phantasms, from #7phantasm+ -agorie, perhaps from Greek ageirein to gather together
phantasmagory	alt
	head	phantasmagoria
	or	phantasmagoria
	syl	phan+tas+ma+go:ry
	pron	<f@n1t@zm*g*ri>
	pos	n.
phantasmagoria	1.
	or	phantasmagory
	syl	phan+tas+ma+go+ri:a
	pron	<2f@nt@zm*1gc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a shifting medley of real or imagined figures, as in a dream.
phantasmagoria	2.
	or	phantasmagory
	syl	phan+tas+ma+go+ri:a
	pron	<2f@nt@zm*1gc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a sequence of pictures made to vary in size rapidly while remaining in focus.
phantasmagoria	3.
	or	phantasmagory
	syl	phan+tas+ma+go+ri:a
	pron	<2f@nt@zm*1gc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a shifting scene composed of different elements.
phantasmagoric	sub
	head	phantasmagoria
	or	phantasmagorical
	syl	phan+tas+ma+go+ric
	pron	<2f@nt@zm*1gorik>
	pos	adj.
phantasmagorical	sub
	head	phantasmagoria
	or	phantasmagoric
	syl	phan+tas+ma+1go+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
phantasmagorically	sub
	head	phantasmagoria
	syl	phan+tas+ma+1go+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phantasies	infl
	head	phantasy
	syl	phan+ta+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phantasy	0.
	syl	phan+ta+sy
	pron	<1f@nt*si>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {fantasy}.
phantom	ety	C13: from Old French fantosme, from Latin phantasma, #7phantasm 
phantom	1.a.
	syl	phan+tom
	pron	<1f@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparition or spectre.
phantom	1.b.
	syl	phan+tom
	pron	<1f@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a phantom army marching through the sky.
phantom	2.
	syl	phan+tom
	pron	<1f@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the visible representation of something abstract, esp. as appearing in a dream or hallucination.
	exam	1	phantoms of evil haunted his sleep.
phantom	3.
	syl	phan+tom
	pron	<1f@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something apparently unpleasant or horrific that has no material form.
phantom	4.
	syl	phan+tom
	pron	<1f@nt*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for { {manikin} (sense 2b.}).
phantom limb	0.
	syl	phan+tom limb
	pos	n.
	def	the illusion that a limb still exists following its amputation, sometimes with the sensation of pain ({phantom limb pain}) .
-phany	ety	from Greek -phania, from phainein to show; see -#7phane 
-phany	0.
	syl	-pha:ny
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a manifestation.
	exam	1	theophany.
-phanous	sub
	head	-phany
	syl	-pha:nous
	pos	adj.
Phar	infl
	head	phar
	syl	Phar.
pharm	infl
	head	phar
	or	Pharm
	syl	pharm.
Pharm	infl
	head	phar
	or	pharm
	syl	Pharm.
phar	1.
	syl	phar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pharmaceutical.
phar	2.
	syl	phar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pharmacist.
phar	3.
	syl	phar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pharmacopoeia.
phar	4.
	syl	phar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pharmacy.
Pharaoh	ety	Old English Pharaon, via Latin, Greek, and Hebrew ultimately from Egyptian pr-`o great house
Pharaoh	0.
	syl	Phar+aoh
	pron	<1fe*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the title of the ancient Egyptian kings.
Pharaonic	sub
	head	Pharaoh
	syl	Phar+aon+ic
	pron	<fe*1ron?!ik>
	pos	adj.
Pharaoh ant	0.
	syl	Phar+aoh ant
	pos	n.
	def	a small yellowish-red ant, of warm regions: accidentally introduced into many countries, infesting heated buildings.
Pharisaical	alt
	head	Pharisaic
	or	Pharisaic
	syl	Phar:i+sa:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Pharisaic	1.
	or	Pharisaical
	syl	Phar:i+sa+ic
	pron	<2f@ri1sAik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Pharisees or Pharisa?!ism.
Pharisaic	2.
	or	Pharisaical
	syl	Phar:i+sa+ic
	pron	<2f@ri1sAik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	righteously hypocritical.
Pharisaically	sub
	head	Pharisaic
	syl	Phar:i+1sa:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Pharisaicalness	sub
	head	Pharisaic
	syl	Phar:i+1sa:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
Phariseeism	alt
	head	Pharisaism
	or	Pharisaism
	syl	Phar:i+see+ism
	pron	<1f@risE2iz*m>
	pos	n.
Pharisaism	1.
	or	Phariseeism
	syl	Phar:i+sa+ism
	pron	<1f@risA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the tenets and customs of the Pharisees.
Pharisaism	2.
	or	Phariseeism
	syl	Phar:i+sa+ism
	pron	<1f@risA2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	observance of the external forms of religion without genuine belief; hypocrisy.
Pharisee	ety	Old English Far*_is*_eus, ultimately from Aramaic per*_ish*_aiy*_a, pl. of per*_ish separated
Pharisee	1.
	syl	Phar:i+see
	pron	<1f@ri2sE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a member of an ancient Jewish sect that was opposed to the Sadducees, teaching strict observance of Jewish traditions and believing in life after death and in the coming of the Messiah.
Pharisee	2.
	syl	Phar:i+see
	pron	<1f@ri2sE>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a self-righteous or hypocritical person.
pharmaceutical	ety	C17: from Late Latin pharmaceuticus, from Greek pharmakeus purveyor of drugs; see #7pharmacy 
pharmaceutic	infl
	head	pharmaceutical
	or	pharmacal
	syl	phar+ma+ceu+tic
	pron	<1fa:m*kL>
	pos	adj.
pharmacal	infl
	head	pharmaceutical
	or	pharmaceutic
	syl	phar+ma+cal
	pron	<1fa:m*kL>
	pos	adj.
pharmaceutical	0.
	syl	phar+ma+ceu+ti+cal
	pron	<2fa:m*1sju:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to drugs or pharmacy.
pharmaceutically	sub
	head	pharmaceutical
	syl	phar+ma+1ceu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pharmaceutics	1.
	syl	phar+ma+ceu+tics
	pron	<2fa:m*1sju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another term for { {pharmacy} (sense 1)}.
pharmaceutics	2.
	syl	phar+ma+ceu+tics
	pron	<2fa:m*1sju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	def	pharmaceutical reme?!dies.
pharmaceutist	alt
	head	pharmacist
	or	pharmacist
	syl	phar+ma+ceu+tist
	pron	<2fa:m*1sju:tist>
	pos	n.
pharmacist	0.
	or	pharmaceutist
	syl	phar+ma+cist
	pron	<1fa:m*sist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person qualified to prepare and dispense drugs.
pharmaco-	ety	from Greek pharmakon drug, potion
pharmaco-	0.
	syl	phar:ma:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating drugs.
	exam	1	pharmacology;
	exam	2	pharmacopoeia.
pharmacodynamics	0.
	syl	phar+ma+co+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2fa:m*k*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of pharmacology concerned with the action of drugs on the physiology of the body.
pharmacodynamic	sub
	head	pharmacodynamics
	syl	phar+ma+co+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
pharmacognosy	ety	C19: from #7pharmaco -#7+ gnosy, from Greek gnosis knowledge
pharmacognosy	0.
	syl	phar+ma+cog+no+sy
	pron	<2fa:m*1kogn*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of pharmacology concerned with the study of crude drugs of plant and animal origin.
pharmacognosist	sub
	head	pharmacognosy
	syl	phar+ma+1cog+no+sist
	pos	n.
pharmacognostic	sub
	head	pharmacognosy
	syl	phar+ma+cog+nos+tic
	pron	<2fa:m*kog1nostik>
	pos	adj.
pharmacol	0.
	syl	pharmacol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pharmacology.
pharmacology	0.
	syl	phar+ma+col+o:gy
	pron	<2fa:m*1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or study of drugs, including their characteristics, action, and uses.
pharmacological	sub
	head	pharmacology
	syl	phar+ma+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fa:m*k*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pharmacologically	sub
	head	pharmacology
	syl	phar+ma+co+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pharmacologist	sub
	head	pharmacology
	syl	phar+ma+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
pharmacopoeia	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek pharmakopoiia art of preparing drugs, from #7pharmaco -#7+ -poiia, from poiein to make
pharmacopeia	alt
	head	pharmacopoeia
	or	pharmacopoeia
	syl	phar+ma+co+pe:ia
	pron	<2fa:m*k*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
pharmacopoeia	0.
	or	pharmacopeia
	syl	phar+ma+co+poe:ia
	pron	<2fa:m*k*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative book containing a list of medicinal drugs with their uses, preparation, dosages, formulas, etc.
pharmacopoeial	sub
	head	pharmacopoeia
	or	pharmacopoeic
	syl	phar+ma+co+1poe+ial
	pos	adj.
pharmacopoeic	sub
	head	pharmacopoeia
	or	pharmacopoeial
	syl	phar+ma+co+1poe+ic
	pos	adj.
pharmacopoeist	sub
	head	pharmacopoeia
	syl	phar+ma+co+1poe+ist
	pos	n.
pharmacy	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin pharmacia, from Greek pharmakeia making of drugs, from pharmakon drug
pharmacies	infl
	head	pharmacy
	syl	phar+ma+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pharmacy	1.
	syl	phar+ma+cy
	pron	<1fa:m*si>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {pharmaceutics}. the practice or art of preparing and dispensing drugs.
pharmacy	2.
	syl	phar+ma+cy
	pron	<1fa:m*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a dispensary.
Pharos	0.
	syl	Pha+ros
	pron	<1fe*ros>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Hellenistic lighthouse built on an island off Alexandria in Egypt in about 280 #7b.c. and destroyed by an earthquake in the 14th century: usually included among the Seven Wonders of the World.
Pharsalus	0.
	syl	Phar+sa+lus
	pron	<fa:1sAl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town in Thessaly in N Greece. Several major battles were fought nearby, including Caesar's victory over Pompey (48 #7b.c.) #7.
pharyngeal	ety	C19: from New Latin pharyngeus; see #7pharynx 
pharyngal	alt
	head	pharyngeal
	or	pharyngeal
	syl	pha+ryn+gal
	pron	<f*1riGgL>
	pos	adj.
pharyngeal	1.
	or	pharyngal
	syl	phar+yn+ge:al
	pron	<2f@rin1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in or near the pharynx.
pharyngeal	2.
	or	pharyngal
	syl	phar+yn+ge:al
	pron	<2f@rin1JE*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	pronounced or supplemented in pronunciation with an articu?!lation in or constriction of the pharynx.
pharyngeal	3.
	or	pharyngal
	syl	phar+yn+ge:al
	pron	<2f@rin1JE*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a pharyngeal speech sound.
pharyngeal tonsil	0.
	syl	phar+yn+ge:al ton+sil
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {adenoids}.
pharyngitis	0.
	syl	phar+yn+gi+tis
	pron	<2f@rin1JItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the pharynx.
pharyngology	0.
	syl	phar+yn+gol+o:gy
	pron	<2f@riG1gol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the pharynx and its diseases.
pharyngological	sub
	head	pharyngology
	syl	phar+yn+go+log:i+cal
	pron	<2f@riGg*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pharyngologist	sub
	head	pharyngology
	syl	phar+yn+1gol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pharyngoscope	0.
	syl	pha+ryn+go+scope
	pron	<f*1riGg*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the pharynx.
pharyngoscopic	sub
	head	pharyngoscope
	syl	pha+ryn+go+scop+ic
	pron	<f*2riGg*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
pharyngoscopy	sub
	head	pharyngoscope
	syl	phar+yn+gos+co+py
	pron	<2f@riG1gosk*pi>
	pos	n.
pharyngotomies	infl
	head	pharyngotomy
	syl	phar+yn+got:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pharyngotomy	0.
	syl	phar+yn+got:o+my
	pron	<2f@riG1got*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical in?!cision into the pharynx.
pharynx	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek pharunx throat; related to Greek pharanx chasm
pharynges	infl
	head	pharynx
	or	pharynxes
	syl	pha+ryn+ges
	pron	<f@1rinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pharynxes	infl
	head	pharynx
	or	pharynges
	syl	phar+ynx:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pharynx	0.
	syl	phar+ynx
	pron	<1f@riGks>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the alimentary canal between the mouth and the oesophagus. Compare {nasopharynx}.
phase	ety	C19: from New Latin phases, pl. of phasis, from Greek: aspect; related to Greek phainein to show
phase	1.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any distinct or characteristic period or stage in a sequence of events or chain of development.
	exam	1	there were two phases to the resolution;
	exam	2	his immaturity was a passing phase.
phase	2.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	one of the recurring shapes of the portion of the moon or an inferior planet illuminated by the sun.
	exam	1	the new moon, first quarter, full moon, and last quarter are the four principal phases of the moon.
phase	3.a.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction of a cycle of a periodic quantity that has been completed at a specific reference time, expressed as an angle.
phase	3.b.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a phase shift.
phase	4.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a particular stage in a periodic process or phenomenon.
in phase	5.
	head	phase
	syl	in phase.
	usage	of two waveforms
	def	reaching corresponding phases at the same time.
out of phase	6.
	head	phase
	syl	out of phase.
	usage	of two waveforms
	def	not in phase.
phase	7.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a distinct state of matter characterized by homogeneous composition and properties and the possession of a clearly defined bounda?!ry.
phase	8.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a variation in the normal form of an animal, esp. a colour variation, brought about by seasonal or geographical change.
phase	9.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology. (usually in combination
	def	a stage in mitosis or meiosis.
	exam	1	prophase;
	exam	2	metaphase.
phase	10.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	one of the circuits in a system in which there are two or more alternating voltages displaced by equal amounts in phase (sense 5). See also {polyphase}.
phase	11.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to execute, arrange, or introduce gradually or in stages.
	exam	1	a phased withdrawal.
phase	12.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by with
	def	to cause (a part, process, etc.) to function or coincide with (another part, etc.).
	exam	1	he tried to phase the intake and output of the machine;
	exam	2	he phased the intake with the output.
phase	13.
	syl	phase
	pron	<fAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to arrange (processes, goods, etc.) to be supplied or executed when required.
phaseless	sub
	head	phase
	syl	phase+less
	pos	adj.
phasic	sub
	head	phase
	or	phaseal
	syl	pha+sic
	pos	adj.
phaseal	sub
	head	phase
	or	phasic
	syl	phase:al
	pos	adj.
phase in	0.
	syl	phase in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce in a gradual or cautious manner.
	exam	1	the legislation was phased in over two years.
phase modulation	1.
	syl	phase mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a type of modulation, used in communication systems, in which the phase of a radio carrier wave is varied by an amount proportional to the instantaneous amplitude of the modulating signal.
phase modulation	2.
	syl	phase mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a wave that has undergone this process.
phase out	1.
	syl	phase out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discontinue or withdraw gradually. {~} {phase-out}.
phase out	2.
	syl	phase out
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the action or an instance of phasing out.
	exam	1	a phase-out of conventional forces.
phase rule	0.
	syl	phase rule
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that in any system in equilibrium the number of degrees of freedom is equal to the number of components less the number of phases plus two. See also {degree of freedom, {component} (sense 4)}.
-phasia	ety	from Greek, from phanai to speak
-phasia	0.
	syl	-pha:si:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating speech disorder of a specified kind.
	exam	1	aphasia.
-phasic	sub
	head	-phasia
	syl	-pha:sic
	pos	adj.
phasmid	ety	C19: from New Latin Phasmida, from Greek phasma spectre
phasmid	1.
	syl	phas+mid
	pron	<1f@zmid>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant-eating insect of the mainly tropical order includes the leaf insects and stick insects.
phasmid	2.
	syl	phas+mid
	pron	<1f@zmid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
phatic	ety	C20: from Greek phat (os) spoken+-#7ic 
phatic	0.
	syl	phat+ic
	pron	<1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech, esp. of conversational phrases
	def	used to establish social contact and to express sociability rather than specific meaning.
PHC	0.
	syl	PH.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Pharmaceutical Chemist.
PhD	0.
	syl	Ph.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Philosophy. Also: {D.Phil}.
pheasant	ety	C13: from Old French fesan, from Latin ph*_asi*_anus, from Greek phasianos ornis Phasian bird, named after the River Phasis, in Colchis
pheasant	1.
	syl	pheas+ant
	pron	<1fezNt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various long-tailed gallinaceous birds of the family esp. ({ring-necked pheasant) }, having a brightly-coloured plumage in the male: native to Asia but introduced elsewhere.
pheasant	2.
	syl	pheas+ant
	pron	<1fezNt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other gallinaceous birds of the family including the quails and partridges.
pheasant	3.
	syl	pheas+ant
	pron	<1fezNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several other gallinaceous birds, esp. the ruffed grouse.
pheasant's eye	0.
	syl	pheas+ant's eye
	pos	n.
	def	an annual ranunculaceous plant, (or with scarlet flowers and finely divided leaves: native to S Europe but naturalized elsewhere.
Phebe	0.
	syl	Phe:be
	pron	<1fEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of { {Phoebe%1}}.
Phidippides	alt
	head	Pheidippides
	or	Pheidippides
	syl	Phi:dip:pi:des
	pron	<fI1dipi2dEz>
	pos	n.
Pheidippides	0.
	or	Phidippides
	syl	Phei:dip:pi:des
	pron	<fI1dipi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	Athenian athlete, who ran to Sparta to seek help against the Persians before the Battle of Marathon (490 #7b.c.) #7.
phellem	ety	C20: from Greek phellos cork+#7phloem 
phellem	0.
	syl	phel+lem
	pron	<1fel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the technical name for { {cork} (sense 4)}.
phelloderm	ety	C19: from Greek phellos cork+-#7derm 
phelloderm	0.
	syl	phel+lo+derm
	pron	<1fel*u2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of thin-walled cells produced by the inner surface of the cork cambium.
phellodermal	sub
	head	phelloderm
	syl	phel+lo+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
phellogen	ety	C19: from Greek phellos cork+-#7gen 
phellogen	0.
	syl	phel+lo+gen
	pron	<1fel*J*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the technical name for {cork cambium}.
phellogenetic	sub
	head	phellogen
	or	phellogenic
	syl	phel+lo+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2fel*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
phellogenic	sub
	head	phellogen
	or	phellogenetic
	syl	phel+lo+gen+ic
	pron	<2fel*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
phenacaine	ety	C20: from #7pheno -#7+aceto -#7+cocaine 
phenacaine	0.
	syl	phe+na+caine
	pron	<1fEn*2kAn>, <1fen->
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline basic compound that is the hydrochloride of holocaine: used as a local anaesthetic in ophthalmic medicine. Formula: C\1\8H\2\2N\2O\2HCl.
phenacetin	ety	C19: from #7phe?!neti?!dine+acetyl+ -#7in 
phenacetin	0.
	syl	phe+nac+e:tin
	pron	<fi1n@sitin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline solid used in medicine to relieve pain and fever. Formula: CH\3CON?!HC\6?!H\4OC\2H\5. Also called: {acetophenetidin}.
phenacite	ety	C19: from Greek phenax a cheat, because of its deceptive resemblance to quartz
phenakite	alt
	head	phenacite
	or	phenacite
	syl	phen:a+kite
	pron	<1fen*2kIt>
	pos	n.
phenacite	0.
	or	phenakite
	syl	phen:a+cite
	pron	<1fen*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white glassy mineral consisting of beryllium silicate in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs in veins in granite. Formula: Be\2SiO\4.
phenanthrene	ety	C19: from #7pheno -#7+anthracene 
phenanthrene	0.
	syl	phe+nan+threne
	pron	<fi1n@nTrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline aromatic compound isomeric with anthracene: used in the manufacture of dyes, drugs, and explosives. Formula: C\1\4H\1\0.
phenazine	ety	C19: from #7pheno -#7+azine 
phenazine	0.
	syl	phen:a+zine
	pron	<1fen*2zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline compound that is the parent compound of many azine dyes and some antibiotics. Formula: C\6H\4N\2C\6H\4.
phenetic	ety	C20: from #7phen (#7otype) #7+ (#7gen) #7etic 
phenetic	0.
	syl	phe+net+ic
	pron	<fi1netik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a system of classification based on similarities between organisms without regard to their evolutionary relationships.
phenetidine	ety	C19: from #7phenetole+ -{#7id %3#7+ -#7ine %2}
phenetidine	0.
	syl	phe+net:i+dine
	pron	<fi1neti2dEn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid amine that is a derivative of phenetole, existing in three isomeric forms: used in the manufacture of dyestuffs. Formula: C\6H\4(NH\2)(OC\2H\5).
phenetole	ety	C19: from #7pheno -#7+ethyl+ -#7ole %1
phenetole	0.
	syl	phen+e:tole
	pron	<1feni2t*ul>, <-2tol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily compound; phenyl ethyl ether. Formula: C\6H\5OC\2H\5.
phenformin	ety	C20: from #7phen (#7yl) #7+form (#7amide) #7+ -#7in 
phenformin	0.
	syl	phen+for+min
	pron	<fen1fc:min>
	pos	n.
	def	a biguanide administered orally in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood levels of glucose. Formula: C\1\0H\1\5N\5.
phenix	0.
	syl	phe+nix
	pron	<1fEniks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {phoenix}.
pheno-	ety	from Greek phaino- shining, from phainein to show; its use in a chemical sense is exemplified in phenol, so called because originally prepared from illuminating gas
pheno-	1.
	syl	phe:no-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	showing or manifesting.
	exam	1	phenotype.
pheno-	2.
	syl	phe:no-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating that a molecule contains benzene rings.
	exam	1	phenobarbitone.
phenobarbital	alt
	head	phenobarbitone
	or	phenobarbitone
	syl	phe+no+bar+bi+tal
	pron	<2fEn*u1ba:bitL>
	pos	n.
phenobarbitone	0.
	or	phenobarbital
	syl	phe+no+bar+bi+tone
	pron	<2fEn*u1ba:bi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline derivative of barbituric acid used as a sedative for treating insomnia and epilepsy. Formula: C\1\2H\1\2N\2O\3.
phenocopies	infl
	head	phenocopy
	syl	phe+no+cop:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phenocopy	0.
	syl	phe+no+cop:y
	pron	<1fEn*u2kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	a noninheritable change in an organism that is caused by environmental influence during development but resembles the effects of a genetic mutation.
phenocryst	ety	C19: from #7pheno - (shining)+#7crystal 
phenocryst	0.
	syl	phe+no+cryst
	pron	<1fEn*2krist>, <1fen->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large crystals that are embedded in a mass of smaller crystals in igneous rocks such as porphyry.
phenol	1.
	syl	phe+nol
	pron	<1fEnol>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {carbolic acid}. a white crystalline soluble poisonous acidic derivative of benzene, used as an antiseptic and disinfectant and in the manufacture of resins, nylon, dyes, explosives, and pharmaceuticals; hydroxybenzene. Formula: C\6H\5OH.
phenol	2.
	syl	phe+nol
	pron	<1fEnol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of weakly acidic organic compounds whose molecules contain one or more hydroxyl groups bound directly to a carbon atom in an aromatic ring.
phenolate	1.
	syl	phe+no+late
	pron	<1fEn*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {carbolize}. to treat or disinfect with phenol.
phenolate	2.
	syl	phe+no+late
	pron	<1fEn*2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {phenoxide}.
phenolic	0.
	syl	phe+nol+ic
	pron	<fi1nolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or derived from phenol.
phenolic resin	0.
	syl	phe+nol+ic res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of resins derived from phenol, used in paints, adhesives, and as thermosetting plastics. See also {Bakelite}.
phenology	ety	C19: from #7pheno (#7menon) +-#7logy 
phenology	0.
	syl	phe+nol+o:gy
	pron	<fi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of recurring phenomena, such as animal migration, esp. as influenced by climatic conditions.
phenological	sub
	head	phenology
	syl	phe+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fEn*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phenologist	sub
	head	phenology
	syl	phe+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
phenolphthalein	0.
	syl	phe:nol+phtha:lein
	pron	<2fEnol1TAlEn>, <-liin>, <-1T@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline compound used in medicine as a laxative and in chemistry as an indicator. Formula: C\2\0H\1\4O\4.
phenomena	0.
	syl	phe+nom+e:na
	pron	<fi1nomin*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {phenomenon}.
phenomenal	1.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nal
	pron	<fi1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a phenomenon.
phenomenal	2.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nal
	pron	<fi1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	extraordinary; outstanding; remarkable.
	exam	1	a phe?!nomenal achievement.
phenomenal	3.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nal
	pron	<fi1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	known or perceived by the senses rather than the mind.
phenomenally	sub
	head	phenomenal
	syl	phe+1nom+e:nal+ly
	pos	adv.
phenomenalism	1.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nal+ism
	pron	<fi1nomin*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory that only phenomena are real and can be known. Compare {idealism, realism}.
phenomenalism	2.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nal+ism
	pron	<fi1nomin*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to think about things as phenomena only. Compare {positivism}.
phenomenalist	sub
	head	phenomenalism
	syl	phe+1nom+e:nal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
phenomenalistically	sub
	head	phenomenalism
	syl	phe+2nom+e:nal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phenomenology	1.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nol+o:gy
	pron	<fi2nomi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the movement founded by Husserl that concentrates on the detailed description of conscious experience, without recourse to explanation, metaphysical assumptions, and traditional philosophical questions.
phenomenology	2.
	syl	phe+nom+e:nol+o:gy
	pron	<fi2nomi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the science of phenomena as opposed to the science of being.
phenomenological	sub
	head	phenomenology
	syl	phe+nom+e:no+log:i+cal
	pron	<fi2nomin*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phenomenologically	sub
	head	phenomenology
	syl	phe+2nom+e:no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phenomenon	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek phainomenon, from phainesthai to appear, from phainein to show#e Usage. Although phenomena is often treated as if it were singular, correct usage is to employ phenomenon with a singular construction and phenomena with a plural: that is an interesting phenomenon (not phenomena) ; several new phe?!nomena were recorded in his notes.
phenomena	infl
	head	phenomenon
	or	phenomenons
	syl	phe+nom+e:na
	pron	<-in*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phenomenons	infl
	head	phenomenon
	or	phenomena
	syl	phe+nom+e:nons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phenomenon	1.
	syl	phe+nom+e:non
	pron	<fi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that can be perceived as an occurrence or fact by the senses.
phenomenon	2.
	syl	phe+nom+e:non
	pron	<fi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any remarkable occurrence or person.
phenomenon	3.a.
	syl	phe+nom+e:non
	pron	<fi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the object of perception, experience, etc.
phenomenon	3.b.
	syl	phe+nom+e:non
	pron	<fi1nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the writings of Kant
	def	a thing as it appears and is interpreted in perception and reflection, as distinguished from its real nature as a thing-in-itself. Compare {noumenon}.
phenothiazine	0.
	syl	phe+no+thi:a+zine
	pron	<2fEn*u1TI*zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless to light yellow insoluble crystalline compound that darkens to olive green when exposed to light: used as an anthelmintic for livestock and in insecticides. Formula: C\1\2H\9NS.
phenotype	0.
	syl	phe+no+type
	pron	<1fEn*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the physical constitution of an organism as determined by the interaction of its genetic constitution and the environment. Compare {genotype}.
phenotypic	sub
	head	phenotype
	or	phenotypical
	syl	phe+no+typ+ic
	pron	<2fEn*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
phenotypical	sub
	head	phenotype
	or	phenotypic
	syl	phe+no+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
phenotypically	sub
	head	phenotype
	syl	phe+no+1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phenoxide	0.
	syl	phe+nox+ide
	pron	<fi1noksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of salts of phenol. They contain the ion C\6H\5O%#-. Also called: {phenolate}.
phenyl	0.
	syl	phe+nyl
	pron	<1fEnIl>, <1fenil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, containing, or consist?!ing of the monovalent group C\6H\5, derived from benzene.
	exam	1	a phenyl group or radical.
phenylalanine	0.
	syl	phe:nyl+al:a:nine
	pron	<2fEnIl1@l*2nEn>, <2fenil->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble crystalline optically active amino acid that must be introduced into the body by diet. Formula: C\9H\1\1NO\2.
phenylamine	0.
	syl	phe:nyl+a:mine
	pron	<2fEnIl*1mEn>, <2fenil->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aniline}.
phenylketonuria	ety	C20: New Latin; see #7phenyl, ketone, -#7uria 
phenylketonuria	0.
	syl	phe:nyl+ke:ton+u:ri:a
	pron	<2fEnIl2kEt*1nju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital metabolic disorder characterized by the abnormal accumu?!lation of phenylalanine in the body fluids, resulting in various degrees of mental deficiency.
pheromone	ety	C20: phero-, from Greek pherein to bear+(#7hor) #7mone 
pheromone	0.
	syl	pher:o+mone
	pron	<1fer*2m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical substance, secreted externally by certain animals, such as insects, affecting the behaviour or physiology of other animals of the same species.
phew	0.
	syl	phew
	pron	<fju:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of relief, surprise, disbelief, weariness, etc.
phis	infl
	head	phi
	syl	phis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phi	0.
	syl	phi
	pron	<fI>
	pos	n.
	def	the 21st letter in the Greek alphabet, #GQ, #Gq, a consonant, transliterated as or
phial	ety	C14: from Old French fiole, from Latin phiola saucer, from Greek phial*_e wide shallow vessel
phial	0.
	syl	phi:al
	pron	<1fI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bottle for liquids, etc.; vial.
Phi Beta Kappa	ety	from the initials of the Greek motto philosophia biou kubern*_et*_es philosophy the guide of life
Phi Beta Kappa	1.
	syl	Phi Be:ta Kap+pa
	pron	<1fI> <1bAt*> <1k@p*>, <1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a national honorary society, founded in 1776, membership of which is based on high academic ability.
Phi Beta Kappa	2.
	syl	Phi Be:ta Kap+pa
	pron	<1fI> <1bAt*> <1k@p*>, <1bEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of this society.
Phidias	0.
	syl	Phid:i:as
	pron	<1fidi2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	5th-century #7b.c. Greek sculptor, re?!garded as one of the greatest of sculptors. He executed the sculptures of the Parthenon and the colossal statue of Zeus at Olympia, one of the Seven Wonders of the World: neither survives in the original.
Phidian	sub
	head	Phidias
	syl	Phid+i:an
	pos	adj.
Phidippides	0.
	syl	Phi:dip:pi:des
	pron	<fI1dipi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Pheidippides}.
phil	1.
	syl	phil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	philosophy.
phil	2.
	syl	phil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	philharmonic.
Phil	1.
	syl	Phil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Philippians.
Phil	2.
	syl	Phil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Philippines.
Phil	3.
	syl	Phil.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Philadelphia.
Philadelphia	0.
	syl	Phil:a+del+ph:i:a
	pron	<2fil*1delfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in SE Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers: the fourth largest city in the U.S.; founded by Quakers in 1682; cultural and financial centre of the American colonies and the federal capital (1790-1800); scene of the Continental Congresses (1774-83) and the signing of the Declaration of Independence (1776). Pop.: 1861719 (1973 est.).
philadelphus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek philadelphon mock orange, literally: loving one's brother
philadelphus	0.
	syl	phil:a+del+phus
	pron	<2fil*1delf*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub of the N temperate genus cultivated for their strongly scented showy flowers: family See also {mock orange}.
Philae	0.
	syl	Phi+lae
	pron	<1fIlE>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Upper Egypt, in the Nile north of the Aswan Dam: of religious importance in ancient times; almost submerged since the raising of the level of the dam.
philander	ety	C17: from Greek philandros fond of men, from philos loving+ an*_er man; used as a name for a lover in literary works
philander	0.
	syl	phi+lan+der
	pron	<fi1l@nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with; of a man
	def	to flirt with women.
philanderer	sub
	head	philander
	syl	phi+1lan+der+er
	pos	n.
philanthropical	alt
	head	philanthropic
	or	philanthropic
	syl	phil+an+throp:i+cal
	pos	adj.
philanthropic	0.
	or	philanthropical
	syl	phil+an+throp+ic
	pron	<2fil*n1Tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing concern for humanity, esp. by performing charitable actions, donating money, etc.
philanthropically	sub
	head	philanthropic
	syl	phil+an+1throp:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
philanthropy	ety	C17: from Late Latin philanthr*_opia, from Greek: love of mankind, from philos loving+ anthr*_opos man
philanthropies	infl
	head	philanthropy
	syl	phi+lan+thro+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
philanthropy	1.
	syl	phi+lan+thro+py
	pron	<fi1l@nTr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of performing charitable or benevolent actions.
philanthropy	2.
	syl	phi+lan+thro+py
	pron	<fi1l@nTr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	love of man?!kind in general.
philanthropist	sub
	head	philanthropy
	or	philanthrope
	syl	phi+1lan+thro+pist
	pron	<1fil*n2$Tr*up>
	pos	n.
philanthrope	sub
	head	philanthropy
	or	philanthropist
	syl	phil+an+thrope
	pron	<1fil*n2$Tr*up>
	pos	n.
philately	ety	C19: from French philat*'elie, from #7philo -#7+ Greek ateleia exemption from charges (here referring to stamps), from #7a -%1#7+ telos tax, payment
philately	0.
	syl	phi+lat+e:ly
	pron	<fi1l@t*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the collection and study of postage stamps and all related material concerned with postal history.
philatelic	sub
	head	philately
	syl	phil:a+tel+ic
	pron	<2fil*1telik>
	pos	adj.
philatelically	sub
	head	philately
	syl	phil:a+1tel:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
philatelist	sub
	head	philately
	syl	phi+1lat+e:list
	pos	n.
Harold	infl
	head	Philby
	syl	Har:old
	pos	n.
Philby	0.
	syl	Phil:by
	pron	<1filbi>
	pos	n.
	def	called born 1912, English double agent; defected to Russia (1963).
-phile	ety	from Greek philos loving
-phil	alt
	head	-phile
	or	-phile
	syl	-phil
	pos	n.
-phile	0.
	or	-phil
	syl	-phile
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a person or thing having a fondness or preference for something specified.
	exam	1	bibliophile;
	exam	2	Francophile.
Philem	0.
	syl	Philem.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Philemon.
Philemon	H1.1.
	syl	Phi:le:mon
	pron	<fI1lEmon>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a Christian of Colossae whose escaped slave came to meet Paul.
Philemon	H1.2.
	syl	Phi:le:mon
	pron	<fI1lEmon>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the book (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Philemon}) , asking Philemon to forgive the slave for escaping.
Philemon	H2.0.
	syl	Phi:le:mon
	pron	<fI1lEmon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a poor Phrygian, who with his wife Baucis offered hospitality to the disguised Zeus and Hermes.
philharmonic	ety	C18: from French philharmonique, from Italian filarmonico music-loving; see #7philo -#7, harmony 
philharmonic	1.
	syl	phil+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2filha:1monik>, <2fil*->
	pos	adj.
	def	fond of music.
philharmonic	2.
	syl	phil+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2filha:1monik>, <2fil*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	denoting an orchestra, choir, society, etc., devoted to the performance, appreciation, and study of music.
philharmonic	3.
	syl	phil+har+mon+ic
	pron	<2filha:1monik>, <2fil*->
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a specific philharmonic choir, orchestra, or society.
philhellenist	alt
	head	philhellene
	or	philhellene
	syl	phil+hel+len+ist
	pron	<fil1helinist>
	pos	n.
philhellene	1.
	or	philhellenist
	syl	phil+hel+lene
	pron	<fil1helEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lover of Greece and Greek culture.
philhellene	2.
	or	philhellenist
	syl	phil+hel+lene
	pron	<fil1helEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	def	a supporter of the cause of Greek national independence.
philhellenic	sub
	head	philhellene
	syl	phil+hel+le:nic
	pron	<2filhe1lEnik>
	pos	adj.
philhellenism	sub
	head	philhellene
	syl	phil+hel+len+ism
	pron	<fil1heli2niz*m>
	pos	n.
-philia	ety	from Greek philos loving
-philia	0.
	syl	-phil:i:a
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-philia	1.
	syl	-phil:i:a
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a tendency towards.
	exam	1	haemophilia.
-philia	2.
	syl	-phil:i:a
	pos	n.
	def	indicating an abnormal liking for.
	exam	1	necrophilia.
-philiac	sub
	head	-philia
	syl	-phil:i:ac
	pos	n.
-philous	sub
	head	-philia
	or	-philic
	syl	-phi:lous
	pos	adj.
-philic	sub
	head	-philia
	or	-philous
	syl	-phil:ic
	pos	adj.
philibeg	0.
	syl	phil:i+beg
	pron	<1fili2beg>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {filibeg}.
Philip	1.a.
	syl	Phil:ip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	an apostle from Bethsaida (John 1:43-51; 6:5-7; 12:21; 14:8).
Philip	1.b.
	syl	Phil:ip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Philip the Evangelist}. one of the seven deacons appointed by the early Church.
Philip	1.c.
	syl	Phil:ip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Philip the Tetrarch}. one of the sons of Herod the Great, who was ruler of part of former Judaea (4 #7b.c. -34 #7a.d.) (Luke 3:1).
King	2.
	head	Philip
	syl	King
	def	American Indian name died 1676, American Indian chief, the son of Massasoit. He waged King Philip's War against the colonists of New England (1675-76) and was killed in battle.
Prince	3.
	head	Philip
	syl	Prince.
	def	another name for the (Duke of) {Edinburgh}.
Philip II	1.
	syl	Phil:ip II
	pos	n.
	def	382-36 #7b.c., king of Macedonia (359-36); the father of Alexander the Great.
Philip II	2.
	syl	Phil:ip II
	pos	n.
	def	called 1165-1223, Capetian king of France (1180-1223); set out on the Third Crusade with Richard I of England (1190).
Philip II	3.
	syl	Phil:ip II
	pos	n.
	def	1527-98, king of Spain (1556-98) and king of Portugal (1580-98) as the husband of Mary I of England (1554-58). He championed the Counter-Reformation, sending the Armada against England (1588).
Philip IV	0.
	syl	Phil:ip IV
	pos	n.
	def	called 1268-1314, king of France (1285-1314): he challenged the power of the papacy, obtaining the elevation of Clement V as pope residing at Avignon (the beginning of the Babylonian captivity of the papacy).
Philip V	0.
	syl	Phil:ip V
	pos	n.
	def	1683-1746, king of Spain (1700-46) and founder of the Bourbon dynasty in Spain. His accession began the War of Spanish Succession (1701-13).
Philip VI	0.
	syl	Phil:ip VI
	pos	n.
	def	1293-1350, first Valois king of France (1328-50). Edward III of England claimed his throne, which with other disputes led to the beginning of the Hundred Years' War (1337).
Philippeville	0.
	syl	Phil+ippe+ville
	pron	<1filip2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Skikda}.
Philippi	0.
	syl	Phi+lip+pi
	pron	<fi1lipI>, <1fil->
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in NE Macedonia: scene of the victory of Antony and Octavian over Brutus and Cassius (42 #7b.c.) . &- {Phi+#!lip+pi@.an}
Philippians	0.
	syl	Phi+lip+pi:ans
	pron	<fi1lipi*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a book of the New Testament (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Philippians}) .
philippic	0.
	syl	phi+lip+pic
	pron	<fi1lipik>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter or impassioned speech of denunciation; invective.
Philippics	1.
	syl	Phi+lip+pics
	pron	<fi1lipiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Demosthenes' orations against Philip of Macedon.
Philippics	2.
	syl	Phi+lip+pics
	pron	<fi1lipiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Cicero's orations against Antony.
Philippine mahogany	0.
	syl	Phil+ip+pine ma+hog:a+ny
	pron	<1fili2pEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Philippine hardwood trees of the genus and related genera: family
Republic of the	infl
	head	Philippines
	syl	Republic of the.
	pos	n.
Philippines	0.
	syl	Phil+ip+pines
	pron	<1fili2pEnz>, <2fili1pEnz>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Asia, occupying an archipelago of about 7100 islands (including Luzon, Mindanao, Samar, and Negros): became a Spanish colony in 1571 but ceded to the U.S. in 1898 after the Spanish-American War; gained independence in 1946. The islands are generally mountainous and volcanic. Languages: chiefly Tagalog and English. Religion: chiefly Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Quezon City. Pop.: 36684486 (1970). Area: 299765 sq. km (115740 sq. miles).
Philippine Sea	0.
	syl	Phil+ip+pine Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the NW Pacific Ocean, east and north of the Philippines.
Philippopolis	0.
	syl	Phil+ip+pop:o+lis
	pron	<2fili1pop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Greek name for {Plovdiv}.
Ambrose	infl
	head	Philips
	syl	Am:brose.
	pos	n.
Philips	0.
	syl	Phil:ips
	pron	<1filips>
	pos	n.
	def	1674-1749, English pastoral poet and dramatist.
Philip the Good	0.
	syl	Phil:ip the Good
	pos	n.
	def	1396-1467, duke of Burgundy (1419-67), under whose rule Burgundy was one of the most powerful states in Europe.
Philistia	0.
	syl	Phi+lis+ti:a
	pron	<fi1listi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country on the coast of SW Palestine.
Philistian	sub
	head	Philistia
	syl	Phi+1lis+ti:an
	pos	adj.
Philistine	1.
	syl	Phil+is+tine
	pron	<1fili2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is unreceptive to or hostile towards culture, the arts, etc.; a smug boorish person.
Philistine	2.
	syl	Phil+is+tine
	pron	<1fili2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the non-Semitic people who inhabited ancient Philistia.
Philistine	3.
	syl	Phil+is+tine
	pron	<1fili2stIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	boorishly uncultured.
Philistine	4.
	syl	Phil+is+tine
	pron	<1fili2stIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ancient Philistines.
Philistinism	sub
	head	Philistine
	syl	Phil+is+tin+ism
	pron	<1filisti2niz*m>
	pos	n.
Arthur	infl
	head	Phillip
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Phillip	0.
	syl	Phil:lip
	pron	<1filip>
	pos	n.
	def	1738-1814, English naval commander; captain general of the First Fleet, which carried convicts from Portsmouth to Sydney Cove, Australia, where he founded New South Wales.
Phillips	0.
	syl	Phil:lips
	pron	<1filips>
	pos	n.
	def	Captain {Mark}. born 1948, English three-day-event horseman; husband of Princess Anne.
phillumenist	ety	C20: from #7philo -+Latin lumen light+-#7ist 
phillumenist	0.
	syl	phil+lu+men+ist
	pron	<fi1lju:m*2nist>, <-1lu:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects matchbox labels.
philo-	ety	from Greek philos loving
Philoctetes	0.
	syl	Phil:oc:te:tes
	pron	<2filok1tEtEz>, <fi1lokti2tEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a hero of the Trojan War, in which he killed Paris with the bow and poisoned arrows given to him by Hercules.
philodendron	ety	C19: New Latin from Greek: lover of trees
philodendrons	infl
	head	philodendron
	or	philodendra
	syl	phil:o+den+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
philodendra	infl
	head	philodendron
	or	philodendrons
	syl	phil:o+den+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
philodendron	0.
	syl	phil:o+den+dron
	pron	<2fil*1dendr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any aroid evergreen climbing plant of the tropical American genus cultivated as house plants.
philogyny	ety	C17: from Greek philogunia, from #7philo -#7+ gun*_e woman
philogyny	0.
	syl	phi+log:y+ny
	pron	<fi1loJini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	fondness for women. Compare {misogyny}.
philogynist	sub
	head	philogyny
	syl	phi+1log:y+nist
	pos	n.
philogynous	sub
	head	philogyny
	syl	phi+1log:y+nous
	pos	adj.
Philo Judaeus	0.
	syl	Phi:lo Ju:dae:us
	pron	<1fIl*u> <Ju:1dE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??20 #7b.c.- ??54 #7a.d., Jewish philosopher, born in Alexandria. He sought to reconcile Judaism with Greek philosophy.
philol	1.
	syl	philol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	philological.
philol	2.
	syl	philol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	philology.
philology	ety	C17: from Latin philologia, from Greek: love of language
philology	1.
	syl	phi+lol+o:gy
	pron	<fi1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	no longer in scholarly use
	def	comparative and historical linguistics.
philology	2.
	syl	phi+lol+o:gy
	pron	<fi1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	no longer in scholarly use
	def	the scientific analysis of written records and literary texts.
philology	3.
	syl	phi+lol+o:gy
	pron	<fi1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	no longer in scholarly use
	def	the study of literature in general.
philological	sub
	head	philology
	syl	phil:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fil*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
philologically	sub
	head	philology
	syl	phil:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
philologist	sub
	head	philology
	or	philologer
	syl	phi+1lol:o+gist
	pos	n.
philologer	sub
	head	philology
	or	philologist
	syl	phi+1lol:o+ger
	pos	n.
philomel	ety	C14 philomene, via Medieval Latin from Latin philom*_ela, from Greek
philomela	alt
	head	philomel
	or	philomel
	syl	phil:o+me:la
	pron	<2fil*u1mEl*>
	pos	n.
philomel	0.
	or	philomela
	syl	phil:o+mel
	pron	<1fil*2mel>
	pos	n.
	def	poetic names for a {nightingale}.
Philomela	0.
	syl	Phil:o:me:la
	pron	<2fil*u1mEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an Athenian princess, who was raped and had her tongue cut out by her brother-in-law Tereus, and subsequently was transformed into a nightingale. See {Procne}.
philoprogenitive	1.
	syl	phil:o+pro+gen:i+tive
	pron	<2fil*upr*u1Jenitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	fond of children.
philoprogenitive	2.
	syl	phil:o+pro+gen:i+tive
	pron	<2fil*upr*u1Jenitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	producing many offspring.
philos	1.
	syl	philos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	philosopher.
philos	2.
	syl	philos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	philosophical.
philosopher	1.
	syl	phi+los:o+pher
	pron	<fi1los*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or adherent of a particular philosophy or system of values.
philosopher	2.
	syl	phi+los:o+pher
	pron	<fi1los*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of philosophical temperament, esp. one who is patient, wise, and stoical.
philosopher	3.
	syl	phi+los:o+pher
	pron	<fi1los*f*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an alchemist or devotee of occult sci?!ence.
philosopher	4.
	syl	phi+los:o+pher
	pron	<fi1los*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who establishes the ideology of a cult or movement.
	exam	1	the philosopher of the revolution.
philosopher's stone	0.
	syl	phi+los:o+pher's stone
	pos	n.
	def	a stone or substance thought by alchemists to be capable of transmuting base metals into gold.
philosophic	alt
	head	philosophical
	or	philosophical
	syl	phil:o+soph+ic
	pos	adj.
philosophical	1.
	or	philosophic
	syl	phil:o+soph:i+cal
	pron	<2fil*1sofikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to philosophy or philosophers.
philosophical	2.
	or	philosophic
	syl	phil:o+soph:i+cal
	pron	<2fil*1sofikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	reasonable, wise, or learned.
philosophical	3.
	or	philosophic
	syl	phil:o+soph:i+cal
	pron	<2fil*1sofikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a calm and stoical disposition.
philosophical	4.
	or	philosophic
	syl	phil:o+soph:i+cal
	pron	<2fil*1sofikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	formerly
	def	of or relating to science or natural philosophy.
philosophically	sub
	head	philosophical
	syl	phil:o+1soph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
philosophicalness	sub
	head	philosophical
	syl	phil:o+1soph:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
philosophise	alt
	head	philosophize
	or	philosophize
	syl	phi+los:o+phise
	pron	<fi1los*2fIz>
	pos	vb.
philosophize	1.
	or	philosophise
	syl	phi+los:o+phize
	pron	<fi1los*2fIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make philosophical pronouncements and speculations.
philosophize	2.
	or	philosophise
	syl	phi+los:o+phize
	pron	<fi1los*2fIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain philosophically.
philosophization	sub
	head	philosophize
	or	philosophisation
	syl	phi+2los:o+phi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
philosophisation	sub
	head	philosophize
	or	philosophization
	syl	phi+2los:o+phi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
philosophizer	sub
	head	philosophize
	or	philosophiser
	syl	phi+1los:o+2phiz+er
	pos	n.
philosophiser	sub
	head	philosophize
	or	philosophizer
	syl	phi+1los:o+2phis+er
	pos	n.
philosophy	ety	C13: from Old French filosofie, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos lover of wisdom
philosophies	infl
	head	philosophy
	syl	phi+los:o+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
philosophy	1.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the rational investigation of being, knowledge, and right conduct.
philosophy	2.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or school of thought.
	exam	1	the philosophy of Descartes.
philosophy	3.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the critical study of the basic principles and concepts of a discipline.
	exam	1	the philosophy of law.
philosophy	4.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	the investigation of natural phenomena, esp. alchemy, astrology, and astronomy.
philosophy	5.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any system of belief, values, or tenets.
philosophy	6.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a personal outlook or viewpoint.
philosophy	7.
	syl	phi+los:o+phy
	pron	<fi1los*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	serenity of temper.
-philous	ety	from Latin -philus, from Greek -philos; see -#7phile 
-philic	alt
	head	-philous
	or	-philous
	syl	-phil:ic
	pos	adj.
-philous	0.
	or	-philic
	syl	-phi:lous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating love of or fondness of.
	exam	1	heliophilous.
philtre	ety	C16: from Latin philtrum, from Greek philtron love-potion, from philos loving
philter	alt
	head	philtre
	or	philtre
	syl	phil+ter
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
philtre	0.
	or	philter
	syl	phil+tre
	pron	<1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink supposed to arouse love, desire, etc.
phimosis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: a muzzling, from phimos a muzzle
phimosis	0.
	syl	phi+mo+sis
	pron	<fI1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal tightness of the foreskin, preventing its being retracted over the tip of the penis.
phi-phenomenon	ety	C20: arbitrary use of Greek phi 
na	infl
	head	phi-phenomenon
	syl	:na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phi-phenomenon	0.
	syl	phi-phe:nom+e:non
	pron	<1fIfi2nomin*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an illusion in which two lights turned on and off alternately are seen as one light moving to and fro.
phiz	ety	C17: colloquial shortening of #7physiognomy 
phiz	0.
	syl	phiz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	the face or a facial expression.
	exam	1	an ugly phiz.
Phiz	0.
	syl	Phiz
	pron	<fiz>
	pos	n.
	def	pseudonym of 1815-82, English painter, noted for his illustrations for Dickens' novels.
phlebitis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek; see #7phlebo -#7, -#7itis 
phlebitis	0.
	syl	phle+bi+tis
	pron	<fli1bItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a vein.
phlebitic	sub
	head	phlebitis
	syl	phle+bit+ic
	pron	<fli1bitik>
	pos	adj.
phlebo-	ety	from Greek phleps, phleb-, vein
phlebosclerosis	0.
	syl	phleb:o+scle+ro+sis
	pron	<2fleb*uskli1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	hardening and loss of elasticity of the veins.
phlebotomise	alt
	head	phlebotomize
	or	phlebotomize
	syl	phle+bot:o+mise
	pron	<fli1bot*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
phlebotomize	0.
	or	phlebotomise
	syl	phle+bot:o+mize
	pron	<fli1bot*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to perform phlebotomy on (a patient).
phlebotomy	ety	C14: from Old French flebothomie, from Late Latin phlebotomia, from Greek
phlebotomies	infl
	head	phlebotomy
	syl	phle+bot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phlebotomy	0.
	syl	phle+bot:o+my
	pron	<fli1bot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into a vein. Also called: {venesection}.
phlebotomic	sub
	head	phlebotomy
	or	phlebotomical
	syl	phleb:o+tom+ic
	pron	<2fleb*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
phlebotomical	sub
	head	phlebotomy
	or	phlebotomic
	syl	phleb:o+1tom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
phlebotomist	sub
	head	phlebotomy
	syl	phle+1bot:o+mist
	pos	n.
Phlegethon	ety	C14: from Greek, literally: blazing, from phlegethein to flame, blaze
Phlegethon	0.
	syl	Phleg+e:thon
	pron	<1flegi2Ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a river of fire in Hades.
phlegm	ety	C14: from Old French fleume, from Late Latin phlegma, from Greek: inflammation, from phlegein to burn
phlegm	1.
	syl	phlegm
	pron	<flem>
	pos	n.
	def	the viscid mucus secreted by the walls of the respiratory tract.
phlegm	2.
	syl	phlegm
	pron	<flem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	one of the four bodily humours.
phlegm	3.
	syl	phlegm
	pron	<flem>
	pos	n.
	def	apathy; stolidity; indifference.
phlegm	4.
	syl	phlegm
	pron	<flem>
	pos	n.
	def	self-possession; imperturbability; coolness.
phlegmy	sub
	head	phlegm
	syl	phlegm:y
	pos	adj.
phlegmatical	alt
	head	phlegmatic
	or	phlegmatic
	syl	phleg+mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
phlegmatic	1.
	or	phlegmatical
	syl	phleg+mat+ic
	pron	<fleg1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a stolid or unemotional disposition.
phlegmatic	2.
	or	phlegmatical
	syl	phleg+mat+ic
	pron	<fleg1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily excited.
phlegmatically	sub
	head	phlegmatic
	syl	phleg+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phlegmaticalness	sub
	head	phlegmatic
	or	phlegmaticness
	syl	phleg+1mat:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
phlegmaticness	sub
	head	phlegmatic
	or	phlegmaticalness
	syl	phleg+1mat+ic+ness
	pos	n.
phloem	ety	C19: via German from Greek phloos bark
phloem	0.
	syl	phlo+em
	pron	<1fl*uem>
	pos	n.
	def	tissue in higher plants that conducts synthesized food substances to all parts of the plant.
phlogistic	1.
	syl	phlo+gis+tic
	pron	<flo1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of inflammation; inflammatory.
phlogistic	2.
	syl	phlo+gis+tic
	pron	<flo1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, concerned with, or containing phlogiston.
phlogiston	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek, from phlogizein to set alight; related to phlegein to burn
phlogiston	0.
	syl	phlo+gis+ton
	pron	<flo1Jiston>, <-t*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a hypothetical substance formerly thought to be present in all combustible materials and to be released during burning.
phlogopite	ety	C19: from Greek phlog*_opos of fiery appearance, from phlox flame+ *_ops eye
phlogopite	0.
	syl	phlog:o+pite
	pron	<1flog*2pIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish mica consisting of a hydrous silicate of potassium, magnesium, and aluminium, occurring principally in marble and dolomite. Formula: KMg\3AlSi\3O\1\0(OH)\2. See also {mica}.
phlox	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek: a plant of glowing colour, literally: flame
phloxes	alt
	head	phlox
	or	phlox
	syl	phlox:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phlox	0.
	or	phloxes
	syl	phlox
	pron	<floks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any polemoniaceous plant of the chiefly North American genus cultivated for their clusters of white, red, or purple flowers.
phlyctena	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek phluktaina, from phluzein to swell
phlyctaena	alt
	head	phlyctena
	or	phlyctena
	syl	phlyc+tae+na
	pron	<flik1tEn*>
	pos	n.
phlyctenae	infl
	head	phlyctena
	syl	phlyc+te+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phlyctena	0.
	or	phlyctaena
	syl	phlyc+te+na
	pron	<flik1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small blister, vesicle, or pustule.
Pnom Penh	alt
	head	Phnom Penh
	or	Phnom Penh
	syl	Pnom Penh
	pron	<1nom> <1pen>
	pos	n.
Phnom Penh	0.
	or	Pnom Penh
	syl	Phnom Penh
	pron	<1nom> <1pen>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Cambodia, a port in the south at the confluence of the Mekong and Tonle Sap Rivers: capital of the country since 1865; university (1960). Pop.: 468900 (1970).
-phobe	ety	from Greek -phobos fearing
-phobe	0.
	syl	-phobe
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a person or thing that fears or hates.
	exam	1	Germanophobe;
	exam	2	xenophobe.
-phobic	sub
	head	-phobe
	syl	-pho:bic
	pos	adj.
phobia	ety	C19: from Greek phobos fear
phobia	0.
	syl	pho+bi:a
	pron	<1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compelling fear or dread, esp. of a particular object or situation.
phobic	sub
	head	phobia
	syl	pho+bic
	pos	adj.
-phobia	ety	via Latin from Greek, from phobos fear
-phobia	0.
	syl	-pho:bi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an extreme abnormal fear of or aversion to.
	exam	1	acrophobia;
	exam	2	claustrophobia.
-phobic	sub
	head	-phobia
	syl	-pho:bic
	pos	adj.
Phobos	0.
	syl	Pho+bos
	pron	<1f*ubos>
	pos	n.
	def	the larger of the two satellites of Mars and the closer to the planet. Approximate diameter: 23 km. Compare {Deimos}.
Phocaea	0.
	syl	Pho+cae:a
	pron	<f*u1sE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient port in Asia Minor, the northernmost of Ionian cities on the W coast of Asia Minor: an important maritime state (about 1000-600 #7b.c.) #7.
phocine	ety	C19: ultimately from Greek ph*_ok*_e a seal
phocine	1.
	syl	pho+cine
	pron	<1f*usIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a seal.
phocine	2.
	syl	pho+cine
	pron	<1f*usIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subfamily that includes the harbour seal and grey seal.
Phocis	0.
	syl	Pho+cis
	pron	<1f*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient district of central Greece, on the Gulf of Corinth: site of the Delphic oracle.
phocomelia	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek ph*_ok*_e a seal+ melos a limb
phocomely	alt
	head	phocomelia
	or	phocomelia
	syl	pho+com+e:ly
	pron	<f*u1kom*li>
	pos	n.
phocomelia	0.
	or	phocomely
	syl	pho+co+me:li:a
	pron	<2f*uk*u1mEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital deformity resulting from prenatal interference with the development of the fetal limbs, characterized esp. by short stubby hands or feet attached close to the body.
phocomelic	sub
	head	phocomelia
	syl	pho+co+1me:lic
	pos	adj.
phoebe	ety	C19: imitative of the bird's call
phoebe	0.
	syl	phoe+be
	pron	<1fEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several greyish-brown North American flycatchers of the genus such as ({eastern phoebe}) .
Phebe	alt
	head	Phoebe
	or	Phoebe
	syl	Phe:be
	pron	<1fEbi>
	pos	n.
Phoebe	H1.1.
	or	Phebe
	syl	Phoe:be
	pron	<1fEbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	a Titaness, who later became identified with Artemis (Diana) as goddess of the moon.
Phoebe	H1.2.
	or	Phebe
	syl	Phoe:be
	pron	<1fEbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a personification of the moon.
Phoebe	H2.0.
	syl	Phoe+be
	pron	<1fEbi>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest of the nine satellites of Saturn and the furthest from the planet. It has retrograde motion.
Phoebus	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek Phoibos bright; related to phaos light
Phoebus	1.
	syl	Phoe:bus
	pron	<1fEb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Phoebus Apollo}. Apollo as the sun god.
Phoebus	2.
	syl	Phoe:bus
	pron	<1fEb*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a personification of the sun.
Phoenicia	0.
	syl	Phoe+ni+ci:a
	pron	<f*1niSi*>, <-1nE->
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient maritime country extending from the Mediterranean Sea to the Lebanon Mountains, now occupied by the coastal regions of Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel: consisted of a group of city-states, at their height between about 1200 and 1000 #7b.c., that were leading traders of the ancient world.
Phoenician	1.
	syl	Phoe+ni+ci:an
	pron	<f*1niSi*n>, <-1nES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Semitic people of NW Syria who dominated the trade of the ancient world in the first millennium #7b.c. and founded colonies throughout the Mediterranean.
Phoenician	2.
	syl	Phoe+ni+ci:an
	pron	<f*1niSi*n>, <-1nES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, belonging to the Canaanitic branch of the Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Phoenician	3.
	syl	Phoe+ni+ci:an
	pron	<f*1niSi*n>, <-1nES*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Phoenicia, the Phoenicians, or their language.
phoenix	ety	Old English fenix, via Latin from Greek phoinix; identical in form with Greek Phoinix Phoenician, purple
phenix	alt
	head	phoenix
	or	phoenix
	syl	phe+nix
	pron	<1fEniks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
phoenix	1.
	or	phenix
	syl	phoe+nix
	pron	<1fEniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Arabian bird said to set fire to itself and rise anew from the ashes every 500 years.
phoenix	2.
	or	phenix
	syl	phoe+nix
	pron	<1fEniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of surpassing beauty or quality.
Phoenices	infl
	head	Phoenix
	syl	Phoe+ni+ces
	pron	<1fEni2sEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Phoenix	H1.0.
	syl	Phoe+nix
	pron	<1fEniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Grus and Eridanus.
Phoenix	H2.0.
	syl	Phoe+nix
	pron	<1fEniks>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Arizona, capital city of the state, on the Salt River. Pop.: 637121 (1973 est.).
Phoenix Islands	0.
	syl	Phoe+nix Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of eight coral islands in the central Pacific: administratively part of the Gilbert Islands. Pop.: 2192 (1968). Area: 28 sq. km (11 sq. miles).
Kaysone	infl
	head	Phomvihane
	syl	Kay:sone
	pron	<1kIson>
	pos	n.
Phomvihane	0.
	syl	Phom:vi:hane
	pron	<1pomviha:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, Laotian Communist statesman; prime minister of Laos since 1975.
phon	0.
	syl	phon
	pron	<fon>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of loudness that measures the intensity of a sound by the number of decibels it is above a reference tone having a frequency of 1000 hertz and a root-mean-square sound pressure of 20#M10%#-%6 pascal.
phon	1.
	syl	phon.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {phonet}. phonetics.
phon	2.
	syl	phon.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	phonology.
phonate	ety	C19: from Greek ph*_on*_e voice
phonate	0.
	syl	pho+nate
	pron	<f*u1nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to articulate speech sounds, esp. to cause the vocal cords to vibrate in the execution of a voiced speech sound.
phonation	sub
	head	phonate
	syl	pho+1na+tion
	pos	n.
phonatory	sub
	head	phonate
	syl	pho+na+to:ry
	pron	<1f*un*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
phone	H1.0.
	syl	phone
	pron	<f*un>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {telephone}.
phone	ety	C19: from Greek ph*_on*_e sound, voice
phone	H2.0.
	syl	phone
	pron	<f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a single uncomplicated speech sound.
-phone	ety	from Greek ph*_on*_e voice, sound
-phone	0.
	syl	-phone
	exam	1	combining form.
-phone	1.
	syl	-phone
	usage	forming nouns
	def	indicating voice, sound, or a device giving off sound.
	exam	1	microphone;
	exam	2	telephone.
-phone	2.
	syl	-phone
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	speaking a particular language.
	exam	1	Francophone.
-phonic	sub
	head	-phone
	syl	-phon:ic
	pos	adj.
phone-in	0.a.
	syl	phone-in
	pos	n.
	def	a radio or television programme in which listeners' or viewers' questions, comments, etc., are telephoned to the studio and broadcast live as part of a discussion.
phone-in	0.b.
	syl	phone-in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a phone-in programme.
phoneme	ety	C20: via French from Greek ph*_on*_ema sound, speech
phoneme	0.
	syl	pho+neme
	pron	<1f*unEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	one of the set of speech sounds in any given language that serve to distinguish one word from another. A phoneme may consist of several phonetically distinct articulations, which are regarded as identical by native speakers, since one articulation may be substituted for another without any change of meaning. Thus /p/ and /b/ are separate phonemes in English because they distinguish such words as and whereas the light and dark /l/ sounds in are not separate phonemes since they may be transposed without changing meaning.
phonemic	1.
	syl	pho+ne:mic
	pron	<f*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	of or relating to the phoneme.
phonemic	2.
	syl	pho+ne:mic
	pron	<f*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	relating to or denoting speech sounds that belong to different phonemes rather than being allophonic variants of the same phoneme. Compare {phonetic} (sense 2).
phonemic	3.
	syl	pho+ne:mic
	pron	<f*1nEmik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	of or relating to phonemics.
phonemically	sub
	head	phonemic
	syl	pho+1ne:mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phonemics	0.
	syl	pho+ne:mics
	pron	<f*1nEmiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	that aspect of linguistics concerned with the classification, analysis, interrelation, and environmental changes of the phonemes of a language.
phonemicist	sub
	head	phonemics
	syl	pho+1ne:mi+cist
	pos	n.
phonendoscope	ety	C20: from #7phono -+#7endo -+-#7scope 
phonendoscope	0.
	syl	pho+nen+do+scope
	pron	<f*1nend*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that amplifies small sounds, esp. within the human body.
phonetic	ety	C19: from New Latin ph*_on*_eticus, from Greek ph*_on*_etikos, from ph*_onein to make sounds, speak
phonetic	1.
	syl	pho+net+ic
	pron	<f*1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to phonetics.
phonetic	2.
	syl	pho+net+ic
	pron	<f*1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting any perceptible distinction between one speech sound and another, irrespective of whether the sounds are phonemes or allophones. Compare {phonemic} (sense 2).
phonetic	3.
	syl	pho+net+ic
	pron	<f*1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to pronunciation.
	exam	1	phonetic spelling.
phonetically	sub
	head	phonetic
	syl	pho+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phonetic alphabet	0.
	syl	pho+net+ic al+pha+bet
	pos	n.
	def	a list of the words used in communications to represent the letters of the alphabet, as in E for Echo, T for Tango.
phonetician	0.
	syl	pho+ne:ti+cian
	pron	<2f*uni1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in phonetics or one who employs phonetics in his work.
phonetics	0.
	syl	pho+net+ics
	pron	<f*1netiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the science concerned with the study of speech processes, including the production, perception, and analysis of speech sounds from both an acoustic and a physiological point of view. This science, though capable of being applied to language studies, technically excludes linguistic considerations. Compare {phonology}.
phonetist	1.
	syl	pho+net+ist
	pron	<1f*unitist>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {phonetician}.
phonetist	2.
	syl	pho+net+ist
	pron	<1f*unitist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or uses a system of phonetic spelling.
phoney	ety	C20: origin uncertain
phony	alt
	head	phoney
	or	phoney
	syl	pho+ny
	pron	<1f*uni>
phonier	infl
	head	phoney
	syl	pho+ni+er
	pos	adj.
phoniest	infl
	head	phoney
	syl	pho+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
phoney	1.
	or	phony
	syl	pho+ney
	pron	<1f*uni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	not genuine; fake.
phoney	2.
	or	phony
	syl	pho+ney
	pron	<1f*uni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	of a person
	def	insincere or pretentious. {~} {+neys} {+nies}.
phoney	3.
	or	phony
	syl	pho+ney
	pron	<1f*uni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an insincere or pretentious person.
phoney	4.
	or	phony
	syl	pho+ney
	pron	<1f*uni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	something that is not genuine; a fake.
phoneyness	sub
	head	phoney
	or	phoniness
	syl	pho+ney+ness
	pos	n.
phoniness	sub
	head	phoney
	or	phoneyness
	syl	pho+ni+ness
	pos	n.
phonics	1.
	syl	phon+ics
	pron	<1foniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	an obsolete name for {acoustics}.
phonics	2.
	syl	phon+ics
	pron	<1foniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a method of teaching people to read by training them to associate letters with their phonetic values.
phonic	sub
	head	phonics
	syl	phon+ic
	pos	adj.
phonically	sub
	head	phonics
	syl	phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phono-	ety	from Greek ph*_on*_e sound, voice
phonogram	1.
	syl	pho+no+gram
	pron	<1f*un*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any written symbol standing for a sound, syllable, morpheme, or word.
phonogram	2.
	syl	pho+no+gram
	pron	<1f*un*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of written symbols having the same sound in a variety of different words; for example, in and
phonogramic	sub
	head	phonogram
	or	phonogrammic
	syl	pho+no+1gram+ic
	pos	adj.
phonogrammic	sub
	head	phonogram
	or	phonogramic
	syl	pho+no+1gram+mic
	pos	adj.
phonograph	1.
	syl	pho+no+graph
	pron	<1f*un*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of gramophone capable of recording and reproducing sound on wax cylinders.
phonograph	2.
	syl	pho+no+graph
	pron	<1f*un*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {gramophone}.
phonography	1.
	syl	pho+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<f*u1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a writing system that represents sounds by individual symbols. Compare {logog?!raphy}.
phonography	2.
	syl	pho+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<f*u1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the employment of such a writing system.
phonographer	sub
	head	phonography
	or	phonographist
	syl	pho+1nog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
phonographist	sub
	head	phonography
	or	phonographer
	syl	pho+1nog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
phonol	0.
	syl	phonol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	phonology.
phonolite	ety	C19: via French from German Phonolith; see #7phono -#7, -#7lite 
phonolite	0.
	syl	pho+no+lite
	pron	<1f*un*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained volcanic igneous rock consisting of alkaline feldspars and nepheline.
phonolitic	sub
	head	phonolite
	syl	pho+no+lit+ic
	pron	<2f*un*1litik>
	pos	adj.
phonologies	infl
	head	phonology
	syl	pho+nol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phonology	1.
	syl	pho+nol+o:gy
	pron	<f*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the sound system of a language or of languages in general. Compare { {syntax} (senses 1, 2)}, {semantics}.
phonology	2.
	syl	pho+nol+o:gy
	pron	<f*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sound system.
phonological	sub
	head	phonology
	syl	pho+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2f*un*1loJikL>, <1fon->
	pos	adj.
phonologically	sub
	head	phonology
	syl	pho+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phonologist	sub
	head	phonology
	syl	pho+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
phonometer	0.
	syl	pho+nom+e:ter
	pron	<f*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus that measures the intensity of sound, esp. one calibrated in phons.
phonometric	sub
	head	phonometer
	or	phonometrical
	syl	pho+no+met+ric
	pron	<2f*un*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
phonometrical	sub
	head	phonometer
	or	phonometric
	syl	pho+no+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
phonon	0.
	syl	pho+non
	pron	<1f*unon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a quantum of vibrational energy in the acoustic vibrations of a crystal lattice.
phonoscope	0.
	syl	pho+no+scope
	pron	<1f*un*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that renders visible the mechanical vibrations of a sounding instrument.
phonotactics	ety	C20: from #7phono -#7+ -tactics, on the model of syntactic; see #7syntax 
phonotactics	0.
	syl	pho+no+tac+tics
	pron	<1f*un*u2t@ktiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the study of the possible arrangement of the sounds of a language in the words of that language.
phonotype	1.
	syl	pho+no+type
	pron	<1f*un*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a type bearing a phonetic symbol.
phonotype	2.
	syl	pho+no+type
	pron	<1f*un*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	text printed in phonetic symbols.
phonotypic	sub
	head	phonotype
	or	phonotypical
	syl	pho+no+typ+ic
	pron	<2f*un*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
phonotypical	sub
	head	phonotype
	or	phonotypic
	syl	pho+no+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
phonotypy	0.
	syl	pho+no+typ:y
	pron	<1f*un*2tIpi>
	pos	n.
	def	the transcription of speech into phonetic symbols.
phonotypist	sub
	head	phonotypy
	or	phonotyper
	syl	pho+no+2typ+ist
	pos	n.
phonotyper	sub
	head	phonotypy
	or	phonotypist
	syl	pho+no+2typ+er
	pos	n.
phonier	infl
	head	phony
	syl	pho+ni+er
	pos	n.
phoniest	infl
	head	phony
	syl	pho+ni+est
	pos	n.
phonies	infl
	head	phony
	syl	pho+nies.
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
phony	0.
	syl	pho+ny
	pron	<1f*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {phoney}.
phoniness	sub
	head	phony
	syl	pho+ni+ness
	pos	n.
-phony	ety	from Greek -ph*_onia, from ph*_on*_e sound
-phony	0.
	syl	-pho:ny
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a specified type of sound.
	exam	1	cacophony;
	exam	2	euphony.
-phonic	sub
	head	-phony
	syl	-phon:ic
	pos	adj.
phooey	ety	C20: probably variant of #7phew 
phooey	0.
	syl	phoo+ey
	pron	<1fu:i>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation of scorn, contempt, disbelief, etc.
-phore	ety	from New Latin -phorus, from Greek -phoros bearing, from pherein to bear
-phore	0.
	syl	-phore
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a person or thing that bears or produces.
	exam	1	gonophore;
	exam	2	semaphore.
-phorous	sub
	head	-phore
	syl	-pho:rous
	pos	adj.
-phoresis	ety	from Greek phor*_es*_is being carried, from pherein to bear
-phoresis	0.
	syl	-pho:re:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a transmission.
	exam	1	electrophoresis.
phosgene	ety	C19: from Greek phos light+ -gene, variant of -#7gen 
phosgene	0.
	syl	phos+gene
	pron	<1fozJEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless easily liquefied poisonous gas with an odour resembling that of new-mown hay: used in chemical warfare and in the manufacture of pesticides, dyes, and polyurethane resins.
phosgenite	0.
	syl	phos+ge+nite
	pron	<1fozJi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare fluorescent secondary mineral consisting of lead chloro-carbonate in the form of greyish tetragonal crystals. Formula: Pb\2(Cl\2CO\3).
phosphatase	0.
	syl	phos+pha+tase
	pron	<1fosf*2tAs>, <-2tAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of organic phosphates.
phosphate	ety	C18: from French phosphat; see #7phosphorus, -#7ate %1
phosphate	1.
	syl	phos+phate
	pron	<1fosfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of any phosphoric acid, esp. a salt of orthophosphoric acid.
phosphate	2.
	syl	phos+phate
	pron	<1fosfAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any of several chemical fertilizers containing phosphorous compounds.
phosphatic	sub
	head	phosphate
	syl	phos+phat+ic
	pron	<fos1f@tik>
	pos	adj.
phosphatide	0.
	syl	phos+pha+tide
	pron	<1fosf*2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {phospholipid}.
phosphatise	alt
	head	phosphatize
	or	phosphatize
	syl	phos+pha+tise
	pron	<1fosf*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
phosphatize	1.
	or	phosphatise
	syl	phos+pha+tize
	pron	<1fosf*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with a phosphate or phosphates, as by applying a fertilizer.
phosphatize	2.
	or	phosphatise
	syl	phos+pha+tize
	pron	<1fosf*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or be changed into a phosphate.
phosphatization	sub
	head	phosphatize
	or	phosphatisation
	syl	phos+pha+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
phosphatisation	sub
	head	phosphatize
	or	phosphatization
	syl	phos+pha+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
phosphaturia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7phosphate+ -#7uria 
phosphaturia	0.
	syl	phos+pha+tu+ri:a
	pron	<2fosf*1tju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally large amount of phosphates in the urine.
phosphaturic	sub
	head	phosphaturia
	syl	phos+pha+1tu+ric
	pos	adj.
phosphene	ety	C19: from Greek phos light+ phainein to show
phosphene	0.
	syl	phos+phene
	pron	<1fosfEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation of light caused by pressure on the eyelid of a closed eye.
phosphide	0.
	syl	phos+phide
	pron	<1fosfId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound of phosphorus with another element, esp. a more electropositive element.
phosphine	0.
	syl	phos+phine
	pron	<1fosfEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless inflammable gas that is slightly soluble in water and has a strong fishy odour: used as a pesticide. Formula: PH\3.
phosphite	0.
	syl	phos+phite
	pron	<1fosfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of phosphorous acid.
phospho-	ety	from French, from phosphore #7phosphorus 
phosphocreatin	alt
	head	phosphocreatine
	or	phosphocreatine
	syl	phos+pho+cre:a+tin
	pos	n.
phosphocreatine	0.
	or	phosphocreatin
	syl	phos+pho+cre:a+tine
	pron	<2fosf*1krE*2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound of phosphoric acid and creatine found in vertebrate muscle.
phospholipid	0.
	syl	phos+pho+lip+id
	pron	<2fosf*1lipid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of compounds composed of fatty acids, phosphoric acid, and a nitrogenous base: important constituents of all membranes. Also called: {phosphatide}.
phosphoprotein	0.
	syl	phos+pho+pro+tein
	pron	<2fosf*1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of conjugated proteins, esp. casein, in which the protein molecule is bound to phosphoric acid.
phosphor	ety	C17: from French, ultimately from Greek ph*_osphoros #7phosphorus 
phosphor	0.
	syl	phos+phor
	pron	<1fosf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as the coating on a cathode-ray tube, capable of emitting light when irradiated with particles or electromagnetic radiation.
phosphorate	1.
	syl	phos+pho+rate
	pron	<1fosf*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or combine with phosphorus.
phosphorate	2.
	syl	phos+pho+rate
	pron	<1fosf*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause (a substance) to exhibit phosphorescence.
phosphor bronze	0.
	syl	phos+phor bronze
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hard corrosion-resistant alloys containing copper, tin (2-8 per cent), and phosphorus (0.1-0.4 per cent): used in gears, bearings, cylinder casings, etc.
phosphoresce	0.
	syl	phos+pho+resce
	pron	<2fosf*1res>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhibit phosphorescence.
phosphorescence	1.a.
	syl	phos+pho+res+cence
	pron	<2fosf*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluo?!rescence that persists after the bombarding radiation pro?!ducing it has stopped.
phosphorescence	1.b.
	syl	phos+pho+res+cence
	pron	<2fosf*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluorescence for which the av?!erage lifetime of the excited atoms is greater than 10%#-%8 seconds.
phosphorescence	2.
	syl	phos+pho+res+cence
	pron	<2fosf*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the light emitted in phosphorescence.
phosphorescence	3.
	syl	phos+pho+res+cence
	pron	<2fosf*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of light during a chemical reaction, such as biolumi?!nescence, in which insufficient heat is evolved to cause fluores?!cence. Compare {fluorescence}.
phosphorescent	0.
	syl	phos+pho+res+cent
	pron	<2fosf*1resNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting or having the property of phosphorescence.
phosphorescently	sub
	head	phosphorescent
	syl	2phos+pho+1res+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
phosphoric	0.
	syl	phos+phor+ic
	pron	<fos1forik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing phosphorus in the pentavalent state.
phosphoric acid	1.
	syl	phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {orthophosphoric acid}.
phosphoric acid	2.
	syl	phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any oxyacid of phosphorus produced by reaction between phosphorus pentoxide and water. See also {metaphosphoric acid, pyrophosphoric acid, hypophosphoric acid}.
phosphorism	0.
	syl	phos+pho+rism
	pron	<1fosf*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	poisoning caused by pro?!longed exposure to phosphorus.
phosphorite	1.
	syl	phos+pho+rite
	pron	<1fosf*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous variety of the mineral apatite.
phosphorite	2.
	syl	phos+pho+rite
	pron	<1fosf*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mineral deposits that consist mainly of calcium phosphate.
phosphoritic	sub
	head	phosphorite
	syl	phos+pho+rit+ic
	pron	<2fosf*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
phosphoroscope	0.
	syl	phos+phor:o+scope
	pron	<fos1for*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the duration of phosphorescence after the source of radiation causing it has been removed.
phosphorous	0.
	syl	phos+pho+rous
	pron	<1fosf*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing phosphorus in the trivalent state.
phosphorous acid	1.
	syl	phos+pho+rous ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {orthophosphorous acid}.
phosphorous acid	2.
	syl	phos+pho+rous ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any oxyacid of phosphorus containing less oxygen than the corresponding phosphoric acid. See also {hypophosphorous acid}.
phosphorus	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek ph*_osphoros light-bringing, from ph*_os light+ pherein to bring
phosphorus	1.
	syl	phos+pho+rus
	pron	<1fosf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an allotropic nonmetallic element occurring in phosphates and living matter. Ordinary phosphorus is a toxic flammable phosphorescent white solid; the red form is less reactive and nontoxic: used in matches, pesticides, and alloys. The radioisotope {phosphorus-32 (radiophosphorus) }, with a half-life of 14.3 days, is used in radiotherapy and as a tracer. Symbol: P; atomic no.: 15; atomic wt.: 30.974; valency: 3 or 5; relative density: 1.82 (white), 2.20 (red); melting pt.: 44.1?%C (white); boiling pt.: 280?%C (white).
phosphorus	2.
	syl	phos+pho+rus
	pron	<1fosf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another name for a {phosphor}.
Phosphorus	0.
	syl	Phos+pho+rus
	pron	<1fosf*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a morning star, esp. Venus.
phosphorus pentoxide	0.
	syl	phos+pho+rus pent+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless solid produced when phosphorus burns: has a strong affinity for water with which it forms phosphoric acids. Formula: P\2O\5 (commonly existing as the dimer P\4O\1\0). Also called: {phosphoric anhydride}.
phosphorylase	ety	C20: from #7phosphorus+ -#7yl+ -#7ase 
phosphorylase	0.
	syl	phos+phor:y+lase
	pron	<fos1fori2lAs>, <-2lAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose-1-phosphate.
phossy jaw	ety	C19: phossy, colloquial shortening of #7phosphorus 
phossy jaw	0.
	syl	phos+sy jaw
	pron	<1fosi>
	pos	n.
	def	a gangrenous condition of the lower jawbone caused by prolonged exposure to phosphorus fumes.
phot	ety	C20: from Greek ph*_os light
phot	0.
	syl	phot
	pron	<fot>, <f*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of illumination equal to one lumen per square centimetre. 1 phot is equal to 10000 lux.
phot	1.
	syl	phot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	photograph.
phot	2.
	syl	phot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	photographic.
phot	3.
	syl	phot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	photog?!raphy.
photic	1.
	syl	pho+tic
	pron	<1f*utik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with light.
photic	2.
	syl	pho+tic
	pron	<1f*utik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to the production of light by organisms.
photic	3.
	syl	pho+tic
	pron	<1f*utik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {photobathic}. designating the zone of the sea where photosynthesis takes place.
photos	infl
	head	photo
	syl	pho+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
photo	0.
	syl	pho+to
	pron	<1f*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {photograph}.
photo-	ety	from Greek ph*_os, ph*_ot-, light
photo-	0.
	syl	pho:to-
	exam	1	combining form.
photo-	1.
	syl	pho:to-
	def	of, relating to, or produced by light.
	exam	1	photosynthesis.
photo-	2.
	syl	pho:to-
	def	indicating a photographic process.
	exam	1	photolithography.
photoactinic	0.
	syl	pho:to+ac+tin+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u@k1tinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting actinic radiation.
photoactive	0.
	syl	pho:to+ac+tive
	pron	<2f*ut*u1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	capable of responding to light or other electromagnetic radiation.
photoautotrophic	0.
	syl	pho:to+au:to+troph+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u2c:t*u1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	capable of using light as the energy source in the synthesis of food from inorganic matter. See also {photosynthesis}.
photobathic	0.
	syl	pho:to+bath+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1b@Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {photic} (sense 3)}.
photocathode	0.
	syl	pho:to+cath+ode
	pron	<2f*ut*u1k@T*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a cathode that undergoes or is used for photoemission.
photocell	0.
	syl	pho:to+cell
	pron	<1f*ut*u2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in which the photoelectric or photovoltaic effect or photoconductivity is used to produce a current or voltage when exposed to light or other electromagnetic radiation. They are used in exposure meters, burglar alarms, etc. Also called: {photoelectric cell, electric eye}.
photochemistry	0.
	syl	pho:to+chem+is+try
	pron	<2f*ut*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the chemical effects of light and other electromagnetic radiations. Also called: {actinochemistry}.
photochemical	sub
	head	photochemistry
	syl	pho:to+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2f*ut*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
photochemically	sub
	head	photochemistry
	syl	pho:to+1chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photochemist	sub
	head	photochemistry
	syl	pho:to+1chem+ist
	pos	n.
photochronograph	0.
	syl	pho:to+chron:o+graph
	pron	<2f*ut*u1kron*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an instrument for measuring very small time intervals by the trace made by a beam of light on a moving photographic film.
photochronography	sub
	head	photochronograph
	syl	pho:to+chron+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*ukr*1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
photocompose	0.
	syl	pho:to+com+pose
	pron	<2f*ut*uk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the U.S. word for {filmset}.
photocomposer	sub
	head	photocompose
	syl	pho:to+com+1pos+er
	pos	n.
photocomposition	0.
	syl	pho:to+com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2f*ut*u2komp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {filmsetting}.
photoconduction	0.
	syl	pho:to+con+duc+tion
	pron	<2f*ut*uk*n1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	conduction of electricity resulting from the absorption of light. See {photoconductivity}.
photoconductivity	0.
	syl	pho:to+con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2f*ut*u2kond^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the change in the electrical conductivity of certain substances, such as selenium, as a result of the absorption of electromagnetic radiation.
photoconductive	sub
	head	photoconductivity
	syl	pho:to+con+duc+tive
	pron	<2f*ut*uk*n1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
photoconductor	sub
	head	photoconductivity
	syl	pho:to+con+1duc+tor
	pos	n.
photocopier	0.
	syl	pho:to+cop:i+er
	pron	<1f*ut*u2kopi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument using light-sensitive photographic materials to reproduce written, printed, or graphic work.
photocopies	infl
	head	photocopy
	syl	pho:to+cop:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
photocopy	1.
	syl	pho:to+cop:y
	pron	<1f*ut*u2kopi>
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic reproduction of written, printed, or graphic work. See also {microcopy}.
photocopies	infl
	head	photocopy
	syl	pho:to+cop:ies
	pos	vb.
photocopying	infl
	head	photocopy
	syl	pho:to+cop:y+ing
	pos	vb.
photocopied	infl
	head	photocopy
	syl	pho:to+cop+ied.
	pos	vb.
photocopy	2.
	syl	pho:to+cop:y
	pron	<1f*ut*u2kopi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reproduce (written, printed, or graphic work) on photographic material.
photocurrent	0.
	syl	pho:to+cur+rent
	pron	<1f*ut*u2k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric current produced by electromagnetic radiation in the photoelectric effect, photovoltaic effect, or photoconductivity.
photodisintegration	0.
	syl	pho:to+dis+in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<2f*ut*udi2sinti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	disintegration of an atomic nucleus as a result of its absorption of a photon, usually a gamma ray.
photodynamics	0.
	syl	pho:to+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2f*ut*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the effects of light on the actions of plants and animals.
photodynamic	sub
	head	photodynamics
	syl	pho:to+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
photoelasticity	0.
	syl	pho:to+e:las+tic+i:ty
	pron	<2f*ut*uil@1stisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the effects of stress, such as double refraction, on the optical properties of trans?!parent materials.
photoelectrical	alt
	head	photoelectric
	or	photoelectric
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
photoelectric	0.
	or	photoelectrical
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2f*ut*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with electric or electronic effects caused by light or other electromagnetic radiation.
photoelectrically	sub
	head	photoelectric
	syl	pho:to+e:1lec+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photoelectricity	sub
	head	photoelectric
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2f*ut*uilek1trisiti>
	pos	n.
photoelectric cell	0.
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tric cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {photocell}.
photoelectric effect	1.
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tric ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the ejection of electrons from a solid by an incident beam of sufficiently energetic electromagnetic radiation.
photoelectric effect	2.
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tric ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	any phenomenon involving electricity and electromagnetic radiation, such as photoemission.
photoelectron	0.
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tron
	pron	<2f*ut*ui1lektron>
	pos	n.
	def	an electron ejected from an atom, molecule, or solid by an incident photon.
photoelectrotype	0.
	syl	pho:to+e:lec+tro+type
	pron	<2f*ut*ui1lektr*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrotype mode using photography.
photoemission	0.
	syl	pho:to+e:mis+sion
	pron	<2f*ut*ui1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of electrons due to the impact of electromagnetic radiation, esp. as a result of the photoelectric effect.
photoemissive	sub
	head	photoemission
	syl	pho:to+e:1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
photoengrave	0.
	syl	pho:to+en+grave
	pron	<2f*ut*uin1grAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reproduce (an illustration, etc.) by photoengraving.
photoengraver	sub
	head	photoengrave
	syl	pho:to+en+1grav+er
	pos	n.
photoengraving	1.
	syl	pho:to+en+grav+ing
	pron	<2f*ut*uin1grAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a photomechanical process for producing letterpress printing plates.
photoengraving	2.
	syl	pho:to+en+grav+ing
	pron	<2f*ut*uin1grAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate made by this process.
photoengraving	3.
	syl	pho:to+en+grav+ing
	pron	<2f*ut*uin1grAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a print made from such a plate.
photo finish	1.
	syl	pho+to fin+ish
	pos	n.
	def	a finish of a race in which contestants are so close that a photograph is needed to decide the result.
photo finish	2.
	syl	pho+to fin+ish
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any race or competition in which the winners or placed contestants are separated by a very small margin.
Photofit	0.a.
	syl	Pho:to+fit
	pron	<1f*ut*u2fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a method of combining photographs of facial features, hair, etc., into a composite picture of a face: used by the police to trace suspects, criminals, etc., from witnesses' descriptions.
Photofit	0.b.
	syl	Pho:to+fit
	pron	<1f*ut*u2fit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Photofit picture.
photoflash	0.
	syl	pho:to+flash
	pron	<1f*ut*u2fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {flashbulb}.
photoflood	0.
	syl	pho:to+flood
	pron	<1f*ut*u2fl^d>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly incandescent tungsten lamp used as an artificial light source for indoor photography, television, etc. The brightness is obtained by overloading the voltage.
photofluorography	0.
	syl	pho:to+fluo+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*uflu*1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the process of taking a photograph ({photofluorogram}) of a fluoroscopic image: used in diagnostic screening.
D	infl
	head	photog
	syl	$D.:
	qual	abbrev.@T for:
photog	0.
	syl	photog.
	def	photograph.
	1.
	head	photog
	syl	:
	def	photographer. {$D.@T} photographic.
photog	2.
	syl	photog.
	def	photography.
photogelatin process	0.
	syl	pho:to+gel:a+tin pro+cess
	pron	<2f*ut*u1Jel*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {collotype} (sense 1)}.
photogene	0.
	syl	pho:to+gene
	pron	<1f*ut*u2JEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {afterimage}.
photogenic	1.
	syl	pho:to+gen+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a person
	def	having features, colouring, and a general facial appearance that look attractive in photographs.
photogenic	2.
	syl	pho:to+gen+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	producing or emitting light.
	exam	1	photogenic bacteria.
photogenically	sub
	head	photogenic
	syl	pho:to+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photogeology	0.
	syl	pho:to+ge:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2f*ut*uJi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and identification of geological phenomena using aerial photographs.
photogram	1.
	syl	pho:to+gram
	pron	<1f*ut*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture, usually abstract, produced on a photographic material without the use of a camera, as by placing an object on the material and exposing to light.
photogram	2.
	syl	pho:to+gram
	pron	<1f*ut*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a photograph, often of the more artistic kind rather than a mechanical record.
photogrammetry	0.
	syl	pho:to+gram+me:try
	pron	<2f*ut*u1gr@mitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making measurements from photographs, used esp. in the construction of maps from aerial photographs and also in medical and industrial research, etc.
photogrammetric	sub
	head	photogrammetry
	syl	pho:to+gram+met+ric
	pron	<2f*ut*ugr*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
photogrammetrist	sub
	head	photogrammetry
	syl	pho:to+1gram+me:trist
	pos	n.
photograph	1.
	syl	pho:to+graph
	pron	<1f*ut*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {exposure}. an image of an object, person, scene, etc., in the form of a print or slide recorded by a camera on photosensitive material. Often (informal) shortened to {photo. ~}
photograph	2.
	syl	pho:to+graph
	pron	<1f*ut*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	to take photographs of (an object, person, scene, etc.).
photographer	0.
	syl	pho+tog+ra+pher
	pron	<f*1togr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes photographs, either as a hobby or a profession.
photographic	1.
	syl	pho:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to photography.
	exam	1	a photographic society;
	exam	2	photographic materials.
photographic	2.
	syl	pho:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a photograph in accuracy or detail.
photographic	3.
	syl	pho:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's memory
	def	able to retain facts, appearances, etc., in precise detail, often after only a very short view of or exposure to them.
photographically	sub
	head	photographic
	syl	pho:to+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photographic magnitude	0.
	syl	pho:to+graph+ic mag+ni+tude
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the magnitude of a star as determined from photographic plates. It depends on the colour of the starlight and differs from the {visual magnitude} since an emulsion has a different colour sensitivity from that of the eye.
photography	1.
	syl	pho+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<f*1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of recording images on sensitized material by the action of light, x-rays, etc., and the chemical processing of this material to produce a print, slide, or cine film.
photography	2.
	syl	pho+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<f*1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, practice, or occupation of taking and printing photographs, making cine films, etc.
photogravure	ety	C19: from #7photo -#7+ French gravure engraving
photogravure	1.
	syl	pho:to+gra+vure
	pron	<2f*ut*ugr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various methods in which an intaglio plate for printing is produced by the use of photography. Former name: {heliogravure}.
photogravure	2.
	syl	pho:to+gra+vure
	pron	<2f*ut*ugr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	matter printed from such a plate.
photojournalism	0.
	syl	pho:to+jour+nal+ism
	pron	<2f*ut*u1JR:n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	journalism in which photographs are the predominant feature.
photojournalist	sub
	head	photojournalism
	syl	pho:to+1jour+nal+ist
	pos	n.
photojournalistic	sub
	head	photojournalism
	syl	pho:to+2jour+nal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
photokinesis	0.
	syl	pho:to+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2f*ut*uki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the move?!ment of an organism in response to the stimulus of light.
photokinetic	sub
	head	photokinesis
	syl	pho:to+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*uki1netik>, <-kI->
	pos	adj.
photokinetically	sub
	head	photokinesis
	syl	pho:to+ki+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photolithograph	1.
	syl	pho:to+lith:o+graph
	pron	<2f*ut*u1liT*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture printed by photolithography.
photolithograph	2.
	syl	pho:to+lith:o+graph
	pron	<2f*ut*u1liT*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reproduce (pictures, text, etc.) by photolithography.
photolithography	1.
	syl	pho:to+li+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*uli1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a lithographic printing process using photographically made plates. Often shortened to {photolitho}.
photolithography	2.
	syl	pho:to+li+thog+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*uli1Togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a process used in the manufacture of semiconductor devices, thin-film circuits, and printed circuits in which a particular pattern is transferred from a photograph onto a substrate, producing a pattern that acts as a mask during an etching or diffusion process. See also {planar process}.
photolithographer	sub
	head	photolithography
	syl	pho:to+li+1thog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
photoluminescence	0.
	syl	pho:to+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2f*ut*u2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lumi?!nes?!cence resulting from the absorption of light or infrared or ultra?!violet radiation.
photoluminescent	sub
	head	photoluminescence
	syl	pho:to+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
photolysis	0.
	syl	pho+tol:y+sis
	pron	<f*u1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	chemical decomposition caused by light or other electromagnetic radiation. Compare {radiolysis}.
photolytic	sub
	head	photolysis
	syl	pho:to+lyt+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
photom	0.
	syl	photom.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	photometry.
photomap	1.
	syl	pho:to+map
	pron	<1f*ut*u2m@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a map constructed by adding grid lines, place names, etc., to one or more aerial photographs.
photomaps	infl
	head	photomap
	syl	pho:to+maps
	pos	vb.
photomapping	infl
	head	photomap
	syl	pho:to+map+ping
	pos	vb.
photomapped	infl
	head	photomap
	syl	pho:to+mapped.
	pos	vb.
photomap	2.
	syl	pho:to+map
	pron	<1f*ut*u2m@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to map (an area) using aerial photography.
photomechanical	1.
	syl	pho:to+me:chan:i+cal
	pron	<2f*ut*umi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of various methods by which printing plates are made using photography.
photomechanical	2.
	syl	pho:to+me:chan:i+cal
	pron	<2f*ut*umi1k@nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a final paste-up of artwork or typeset matter or both for photographing and processing into a printing plate. Often shortened to {mechanical}.
photomechanically	sub
	head	photomechanical
	syl	pho:to+me:1chan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photometer	0.
	syl	pho+tom+e:ter
	pron	<f*u1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used in photom?!etry, usually one that compares the illumination produced by a particular light source with that produced by a standard source. See also {spectrophotometer}.
photometry	1.
	syl	pho+tom+e:try
	pron	<f*u1tomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the measurement of the intensity@T of@T light. @T {$D.@T} the@T branch@T of@T physics@T concerned@T with such measurements.
photometric	sub
	head	photometry
	syl	pho:to+met+ric
	pron	<2f*ut*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
photometrically	sub
	head	photometry
	syl	pho:to+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photometrist	sub
	head	photometry
	syl	pho+1tom+e:trist
	pos	n.
photomicrograph	1.
	syl	pho:to+mi:cro+graph
	pron	<2f*ut*u1mIkr*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph of a microscope image. Sometimes called: {microphotograph}.
photomicrograph	2.
	syl	pho:to+mi:cro+graph
	pron	<2f*ut*u1mIkr*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for { {microphotograph} (sense 1)}.
photomicrographer	sub
	head	photomicrograph
	syl	pho:to+mi+crog+ra+pher
	pron	<2f*ut*umI1krogr*f*>
	pos	n.
photomicrographic	sub
	head	photomicrograph
	syl	pho:to+mi:cro+graph+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u2mIkr*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
photomicrographically	sub
	head	photomicrograph
	syl	pho:to+2mi:cro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photomicrography	sub
	head	photomicrograph
	syl	pho:to+mi+1crog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
photomontage	1.
	syl	pho:to+mon+tage
	pron	<2f*ut*umon1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of producing a composite picture by combining several photographs: used esp. in advertising.
photomontage	2.
	syl	pho:to+mon+tage
	pron	<2f*ut*umon1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the composite picture so produced.
photomultiplier	0.
	syl	pho:to+mul:ti+pli+er
	pron	<2f*ut*u1m^lti2plI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensitive device for measuring electromagnetic radiation, consisting of a photocathode, from which electrons are released by incident photons, and an electron multiplier, which amplifies and produces a detectable pulse of current.
photomural	0.
	syl	pho:to+mu+ral
	pron	<2f*ut*u1mju*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration covering all or part of a wall consisting of a single enlarged photograph or a montage.
photon	0.
	syl	pho+ton
	pron	<1f*uton>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantum of electromagnetic radiation, regarded as a particle with zero rest mass and charge, unit spin, and energy equal to the product of the frequency of the radiation and the Planck constant.
photonasty	0.
	syl	pho:to+nas+ty
	pron	<1f*ut*u2n@sti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a nastic movement in response to a change in light intensity.
photonastic	sub
	head	photonasty
	syl	pho:to+1nas+tic
	pos	adj.
photoneutron	0.
	syl	pho:to+neu+tron
	pron	<2f*ut*u1nju:tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a neutron emitted from a nucleus as a result of photodisintegration.
photonuclear	0.
	syl	pho:to+nu+cle+ar
	pron	<2f*ut*u1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of or con?!cerned with a nuclear reaction caused by a photon.
photo-offset	0.
	syl	pho:to-off:set
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an offset process in which the plates are produced photomechanically.
photoperiod	0.
	syl	pho:to+per:i+od
	pron	<2f*ut*u1pi*ri*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of daylight in every 24 hours, esp. in relation to its effects on plants and animals. See also {photoperiodism}.
photoperiodic	sub
	head	photoperiod
	syl	pho:to+2per:i+1od+ic
	pos	adj.
photoperiodically	sub
	head	photoperiod
	syl	pho:to+2per:i+1od:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photoperiodism	0.
	syl	pho:to+per:i+od+ism
	pron	<2f*ut*u1pi*ri*2diz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the response of plants and animals by behaviour, growth, etc., to photoperiods.
photophilous	0.
	syl	pho+toph:i+lous
	pron	<f*u1tof*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	growing best in strong light.
photophily	sub
	head	photophilous
	syl	pho+1toph:i+ly
	pos	n.
photophobia	1.
	syl	pho:to+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2f*ut*u1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormal sensitivity of the eyes to light, as the result of inflammation, etc.
photophobia	2.
	syl	pho:to+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2f*ut*u1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	abnormal fear of or aversion to sunlight or well-lit places.
photophobic	sub
	head	photophobia
	syl	2pho:to+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
photophore	0.
	syl	pho:to+phore
	pron	<1f*ut*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any light-producing organ in animals, esp. in certain fishes.
photopia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7photo -#7+ -#7opia 
photopia	0.
	syl	pho:to+pi:a
	pron	<f*u1t*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal adaptation of the eye to light; day vision.
photopic	sub
	head	photopia
	syl	pho+top+ic
	pron	<f*u1topik>, <-1t*u->
	pos	adj.
photopolymer	0.
	syl	pho:to+pol:y+mer
	pron	<2f*ut*u1polim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a polymeric material that is sensitive to light: used in printing plates, microfilms, etc.
photoreceptor	0.
	syl	pho:to+re:cep+tor
	pron	<2f*ut*uri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology, physiol.
	def	a light-sensitive cell or organ that conveys impulses through the sensory neuron connected to it.
photoreconnaissance	0.
	syl	pho:to+re:con+nais+sance
	pron	<2f*ut*uri1konis*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly military.
	def	reconnaissance from the air by camera.
photo relief	0.
	syl	pho+to re+lief
	pos	n.
	def	a method of showing the configuration of the relief of an area by photographing a model of it that is illuminated by a lamp in the northwest corner.
photosensitive	0.
	syl	pho:to+sen+si+tive
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive to electromagnetic radiation, esp. light.
	exam	1	a photosensitive photographic film.
photosensitivity	sub
	head	photosensitive
	syl	pho:to+2sen+si+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
photosensitise	alt
	head	photosensitize
	or	photosensitize
	syl	pho:to+sen+si+tise
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
photosensitize	0.
	or	photosensitise
	syl	pho:to+sen+si+tize
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (an organism or substance) photosensitive.
photosensitization	sub
	head	photosensitize
	or	photosensitisation
	syl	pho:to+2sen+si+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
photosensitisation	sub
	head	photosensitize
	or	photosensitization
	syl	pho:to+2sen+si+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
photosets	infl
	head	photoset
	syl	pho:to+sets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
photosetting	infl
	head	photoset
	syl	pho:to+set+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
photoset	infl
	syl	pho:to+set.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
photoset	0.
	syl	pho:to+set
	pron	<1f*ut*u2set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {filmset}.
photosetter	sub
	head	photoset
	syl	pho:to+2set+ter
	pos	n.
photosphere	0.
	syl	pho:to+sphere
	pron	<1f*ut*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the visible surface of the sun.
photospheric	sub
	head	photosphere
	syl	pho:to+spher+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sferik>
	pos	adj.
Photostat	1.
	syl	Pho:to+stat
	pron	<1f*ut*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a machine or process used to make quick positive or negative photographic copies of written, printed, or graphic matter.
Photostat	2.
	syl	Pho:to+stat
	pron	<1f*ut*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any copy made by such a machine.
Photostat	3.
	syl	Pho:to+stat
	pron	<1f*ut*u2st@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a Photostat copy.
photostatic	sub
	head	Photostat
	syl	2pho:to+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
photosynthesis	1.
	syl	pho:to+syn+the+sis
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in plants
	def	the synthesis of organic compounds from carbon dioxide and water (with the release of oxygen) using light energy absorbed by chlorophyll.
photosynthesis	2.
	syl	pho:to+syn+the+sis
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding process in certain bac?!teria.
photosynthetic	sub
	head	photosynthesis
	syl	pho:to+syn+thet+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*usin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
photosynthetically	sub
	head	photosynthesis
	syl	pho:to+syn+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photosynthesise	alt
	head	photosynthesize
	or	photosynthesize
	syl	pho:to+syn+the+sise
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sinTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
photosynthesize	0.
	or	photosynthesise
	syl	pho:to+syn+the+size
	pron	<2f*ut*u1sinTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of plants and some bacteria
	def	to carry out photosynthesis.
phototaxy	alt
	head	phototaxis
	or	phototaxis
	syl	pho:to+tax:y
	pos	n.
phototaxis	0.
	or	phototaxy
	syl	pho:to+tax+is
	pron	<2f*ut*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the move?!ment of an entire organism in response to light.
phototactic	sub
	head	phototaxis
	syl	pho:to+tac+tic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
phototelegraphy	0.
	syl	pho:to+te:leg+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*uti1legr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of facsimile telegraphy in which a transmitted image (a {phototelegram}) is reproduced, esp. using a halftone process.
phototelegraphic	sub
	head	phototelegraphy
	syl	pho:to+tel:e+graph+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u2teli1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
phototelegraphically	sub
	head	phototelegraphy
	syl	pho:to+2tel:e+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phototherapeutics	alt
	head	phototherapy
	or	phototherapy
	syl	pho:to+ther:a+peu+tics
	pron	<2f*ut*u2Ter*1pju:tiks>
	pos	n.
phototherapy	0.
	or	phototherapeutics
	syl	pho:to+ther:a+py
	pron	<2f*ut*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of light in the treatment of disease.
phototherapeutic	sub
	head	phototherapy
	syl	pho:to+2ther:a+1peu+tic
	pos	adj.
phototherapeutically	sub
	head	phototherapy
	syl	pho:to+2ther:a+1peu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photothermal	alt
	head	photothermic
	or	photothermic
	syl	pho:to+ther+mal
	pos	adj.
photothermic	0.
	or	photothermal
	syl	pho:to+ther+mic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1TR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with light and heat, esp. the production of heat by light.
photothermically	sub
	head	photothermic
	or	photothermally
	syl	pho:to+1ther+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photothermally	sub
	head	photothermic
	or	photothermically
	syl	pho:to+1ther+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
phototonus	0.
	syl	pho+tot:o+nus
	pron	<f*u1tot*n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of plants that enables them to respond to the stimulus of light.
phototonic	sub
	head	phototonus
	syl	pho:to+ton+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1tonik>
	pos	adj.
phototopography	0.
	syl	pho:to+to+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*ut*1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the preparation of topographic maps from photographs.
phototransistor	0.
	syl	pho:to+tran+sis+tor
	pron	<2f*ut*utr@n1sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a junction transistor, whose base signal is generated by illumination of the base. The emitter current, and hence collector current, increases with the intensity of the light.
phototropism	0.
	syl	pho:to+trop+ism
	pron	<2f*ut*u1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the growth response of plant parts to the stimulus of light.
phototropic	sub
	head	phototropism
	syl	pho:to+1trop+ic
	pos	adj.
phototube	0.
	syl	pho:to+tube
	pron	<1f*ut*u2tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of photocell in which radiation falling on a photocathode causes electrons to flow to an anode and thus produce an electric current.
phototype	1.a.
	syl	pho:to+type
	pron	<1f*ut*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a printing plate produced by photography.
phototype	1.b.
	syl	pho:to+type
	pron	<1f*ut*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a print produced from such a plate.
phototype	2.
	syl	pho:to+type
	pron	<1f*ut*u2tIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to reproduce (an illustration, etc.) using a phototype.
phototypic	sub
	head	phototype
	syl	pho:to+typ+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*u1tipik>
	pos	adj.
phototypically	sub
	head	phototype
	syl	pho:to+1typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phototypesetting	0.
	syl	pho:to+type+set+ting
	pron	<2f*ut*u1tIp2setiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {filmsetting}.
phototypography	0.
	syl	pho:to+ty+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*utI1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any printing process involving the use of photography.
phototypographical	sub
	head	phototypography
	syl	pho:to+ty:po+graph:i+cal
	pron	<2f*ut*u2tIp*1gr@fikL>
	pos	adj.
phototypographically	sub
	head	phototypography
	syl	pho:to+2ty:po+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
photovoltaic	0.
	syl	pho:to+vol+ta+ic
	pron	<2f*ut*uvol1tAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or producing electric current or voltage caused by electromagnetic radiation.
photovoltaic effect	0.
	syl	pho:to+vol+ta+ic ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the effect observed when electromagnetic radiation falls on a thin film of one solid deposited on the surface of a dissimilar solid producing a difference in potential between the two materials.
photozincography	0.
	syl	pho:to+zin+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<2f*ut*uziG1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a photoengraving process using a printing plate made of zinc.
photozincograph	sub
	head	photozincography
	syl	pho:to+zin+co+graph
	pron	<2f*ut*u1ziGk*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
phr	0.
	syl	phr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	phrase.
phrasal	0.
	syl	phras+al
	pron	<1frAzL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or composed of phrases.
phrasally	sub
	head	phrasal
	syl	phras+al+ly
	pos	adv.
phrasal verb	0.
	syl	phras+al verb
	pos	n.
	usage	in English grammar
	def	a phrase that consists of a verb plus an adverbial or prepositional particle, esp. one the meaning of which cannot be deduced by analysis of the meaning of the constituents.
	exam	1	@6take in@9 meaning @6deceive@9 is a phrasal verb.
phrase	ety	C16: from Latin phrasis, from Greek: speech, from phrazein to declare, tell
phrase	1.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of words forming together a syntactic constituent of a sentence but (in English) not containing a finite verb. Compare { {clause} (sense 1)}, {noun phrase, verb phrase}.
phrase	2.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	an idiomatic or original expression.
phrase	3.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or style of speech or expression.
phrase	4.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a small group of notes forming a coherent unit of melody.
phrase	5.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in choreography
	def	a short sequence of dance movements.
phrase	6.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to divide (a melodic line, part, etc.) into musical phrases, esp. in performance.
phrase	7.
	syl	phrase
	pron	<frAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express orally or in a phrase.
phrase marker	0.
	syl	phrase mark+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a representation, esp. one in the form of a tree diagram, of the constituent structure of a sentence.
phraseogram	0.
	syl	phra+se:o+gram
	pron	<1frAzi*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol representing a phrase, as in shorthand.
phraseograph	0.
	syl	phra+se:o+graph
	pron	<1frAzi*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a phrase for which there exists a phraseogram.
phraseographic	sub
	head	phraseograph
	syl	phra+se:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2frAzi*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
phraseography	sub
	head	phraseograph
	syl	phra+se:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2frAzi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
phraseologist	0.
	syl	phra+se:ol:o+gist
	pron	<2frAzi1ol*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is interested in or collects phrases or who affects a particular phraseology.
phraseologies	infl
	head	phraseology
	syl	phra+se:ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phraseology	1.
	syl	phra+se:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2frAzi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which words or phrases are used.
phraseology	2.
	syl	phra+se:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2frAzi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of phrases used by a particular group of people.
phraseological	sub
	head	phraseology
	syl	phra+se:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2frAzi*?!1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phraseologically	sub
	head	phraseology
	syl	phra+se:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phrase-structure rule	0.
	syl	phrase-struc:ture rule
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	a rule of the form A $>#800632 X where A is a syntactic category label, such as or and X is a sequence of such labels and/or morphemes. Also called: {rewrite rule}. Compare {transformational rule}.
phrasing	1.
	syl	phras+ing
	pron	<1frAziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which something is expressed, esp. in writing; wording.
phrasing	2.
	syl	phras+ing
	pron	<1frAziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the division of a melodic line, part, etc., into musical phrases.
phratry	ety	C19: from Greek phratria clan, from phrat*_er fellow clansman; compare Latin fr*_ater brother
phratries	infl
	head	phratry
	syl	phra+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phratry	0.
	syl	phra+try
	pron	<1frAtri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a group of people within a tribe who have a common ancestor.
phratric	sub
	head	phratry
	syl	phra+tric
	pos	adj.
phreatic	ety	C19: from Greek phrear a well
phreatic	0.
	syl	phre+at+ic
	pron	<fri1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geography.
	def	of or relating to ground water occurring below the water table. Compare {vadose}.
phrenol	alt
	head	phren
	or	phren
	syl	phrenol.
phren	0.
	or	phrenol
	syl	phren.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	phrenology.
phrenetic	0.
	syl	phre+net+ic
	pron	<fri1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete spelling of {frenetic}.
phrenetically	sub
	head	phrenetic
	syl	phre+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phreneticness	sub
	head	phrenetic
	syl	phre+1net+ic+ness
	pos	n.
phrenic	ety	C18: from New Latin phrenicus, from Greek phr*_en mind, diaphragm
phrenic	1.a.
	syl	phren+ic
	pron	<1frenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the diaphragm.
phrenic	1.b.
	syl	phren+ic
	pron	<1frenik>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the phrenic.
phrenic	2.
	syl	phren+ic
	pron	<1frenik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to the mind.
phrenitis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek: delirium, from phr*_en mind, diaphragm+-#7itis 
phrenitis	1.
	syl	phre+ni+tis
	pron	<fri1nItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another name for {encephalitis}.
phrenitis	2.
	syl	phre+ni+tis
	pron	<fri1nItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a state of frenzy; delirium.
phrenitic	sub
	head	phrenitis
	syl	phre+nit+ic
	pron	<fri1nitik>
	pos	adj.
phreno-	ety	from Greek phr*_en mind, diaphragm
phreno-	1.
	syl	phren:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	mind or brain.
	exam	1	phrenology.
phreno-	2.
	syl	phren:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	of or relating to the diaphragm.
	exam	1	phrenic.
phrenology	0.
	syl	phre+nol+o:gy
	pron	<fri1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the branch of science concerned with localization of function in the human brain, esp. determination of the strength of the faculties by the shape and size of the skull overlying the parts of the brain thought to be responsible for them.
phrenological	sub
	head	phrenology
	syl	phren:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fren*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phrenologist	sub
	head	phrenology
	syl	phre+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
phrensies	infl
	head	phrensy
	syl	phren+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phrensy	0.
	syl	phren+sy
	pron	<1frenzi>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete spelling of {frenzy}.
Phrixus	0.
	syl	Phrix:us
	pron	<1friks*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Athamas and Nephele who escaped the wrath of his father's mistress, Ino, by flying to Colchis on a winged ram with a golden fleece. See also {Helle, Golden Fleece}.
Phrygia	0.
	syl	Phryg:i:a
	pron	<1friJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of W central Asia Minor.
Phrygian	1.
	syl	Phryg+i:an
	pron	<1friJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Phrygia, its inhabitants, or their extinct language.
Phrygian	2.
	syl	Phryg+i:an
	pron	<1friJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to an authentic mode represented by the natural diatonic scale from E to E. See {Hypo-}.
Phrygian	3.
	syl	Phryg+i:an
	pron	<1friJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of a cadence
	def	denoting a progression that leads a piece of music out of the major key and ends on the dominant chord of the relative minor key.
Phrygian	4.
	syl	Phryg+i:an
	pron	<1friJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of ancient Phrygia.
Phrygian	5.
	syl	Phryg+i:an
	pron	<1friJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language of Phrygia, belonging to the Thraco-Phrygian branch of the Indo-European family: recorded in a few inscriptions.
Phrygian cap	0.
	syl	Phryg+i:an cap
	pos	n.
	def	a conical cap of soft material worn during ancient times that became a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution.
PHS	0.
	syl	P.H.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Public Health Service.
phthalein	ety	C19: from phthal-, shortened form of #7naphthalene+ -#7in 
phthalein	0.
	syl	phtha+lein
	pron	<1$TAlEn>, <-liin>, <1$T@l->, <1f$T@l->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds obtained by the reaction of phthalic anhydride with a phenol and used in dyes.
phthalic acid	ety	C19 phthalic, from phthal- (see #7phthalein) #7+ -#7ic 
phthalic acid	0.
	syl	phthal+ic ac:id
	pron	<1T@lik>, <1fT@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble colourless crystalline acid used in the synthesis of dyes and perfumes; 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C\6H\4(COOH)\2.
phthalic anhydride	0.
	syl	phthal+ic an+hy+dride
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline substance used mainly in producing dyestuffs. Formula: C\6H\4(CO)\2O.
phthalocyanine	ety	C20: from phthal- (see #7phthalein) #7+cyanine 
phthalocyanine	1.
	syl	phthal:o+cy:a+nine
	pron	<2$T@l*u1sI*2nEn>, <2$TA->, <2f$T@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a cyclic blue-green organic pigment. Formula: (C\6H\4C\2N)\4N\4.
phthalocyanine	2.
	syl	phthal:o+cy:a+nine
	pron	<2$T@l*u1sI*2nEn>, <2$TA->, <2f$T@l->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of compounds derived by coordination of this compound with a metal atom. They are blue or green pigments used in printing inks, plastics, and enamels.
phthiriasis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, from phtheir louse
phthiriasis	0.
	syl	phthi+ri:a+sis
	pron	<$Ti1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the state or condition of being infested with lice; pediculosis.
phthisic	ety	C14: from Old French tisike, from Latin phthisicus, from Greek phthisikos; see #7phthisis 
phthisic	1.
	syl	phthi+sic
	pron	<1$TIsik>, <1f$TIsik>, <1tIsik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	relating to or affected with phthisis.
phthisic	2.
	syl	phthi+sic
	pron	<1$TIsik>, <1f$TIsik>, <1tIsik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	another name for {asthma}.
phthisical	sub
	head	phthisic
	syl	phthis:i+cal
	pos	adj.
phthisis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: a wasting away, from phthinein to waste away
phthisis	0.
	syl	phthi+sis
	pron	<1$TIsis>, <1f$TI->, <1tI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any disease that causes wasting of the body, esp. pulmonary tuberculosis.
phut	ety	C19: of imitative origin
	infl
	head	phut
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
phut	1.
	syl	phut
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of a dull heavy sound. {~}
to go phut	2.
	head	phut
	syl	to go phut.
	def	to break down or collapse.
phyco-	ety	from Greek phukos 
phyco-	0.
	syl	phy:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	seaweed.
	exam	1	phycology.
phycology	0.
	syl	phy+col+o:gy
	pron	<fI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of algae.
phycological	sub
	head	phycology
	syl	phy+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phycologist	sub
	head	phycology
	syl	phy+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
phycomycete	0.
	syl	phy+co+my+cete
	pron	<2fIk*u1mIsEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any filamentous fungus of the class in which the spores are produced sexually or asexually: includes certain mildews and moulds.
phycomycetous	sub
	head	phycomycete
	syl	phy+co+my+1ce:tous
	pos	adj.
Duncan	infl
	head	Phyfe
	syl	Dun:can.
	pos	n.
Phyfe	0.
	syl	Phyfe
	pron	<fIf>
	pos	n.
	def	??1768-1854, U.S. cabinet maker, born in Scotland.
phyla	0.
	syl	phy+la
	pron	<1fIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {phylum}.
phylactery	ety	C14: from Late Latin phylact*_erium, from Greek phulakt*_erion outpost, from phulax a guard
phylacteries	infl
	head	phylactery
	syl	phy+lac+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phylactery	1.
	syl	phy+lac+ter:y
	pron	<fi1l@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	either of two small leather cases containing strips of parchment inscribed with religious texts, worn by Jewish men during morning prayer.
phylactery	2.
	syl	phy+lac+ter:y
	pron	<fi1l@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a reminder or aid to remembering.
phylactery	3.
	syl	phy+lac+ter:y
	pron	<fi1l@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an amulet or charm.
phyle	ety	C19: from Greek phul*_e tribe, clan
phylae	infl
	head	phyle
	syl	phy+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phyle	0.
	syl	phy+le
	pron	<1fIli>
	pos	n.
	def	a tribe or clan of an ancient Greek people such as the Ionians.
phylic	sub
	head	phyle
	syl	phy+lic
	pos	adj.
phyletic	ety	C19: from Greek phuletikos tribal
phylogenetic	alt
	head	phyletic
	or	phyletic
	syl	phy+lo+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2fIl*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
phyletic	0.
	or	phylogenetic
	syl	phy+let+ic
	pron	<fI1letik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the evolutionary development of organisms.
phyletically	sub
	head	phyletic
	or	phylogenetically
	syl	phy+1let:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phylogenetically	sub
	head	phyletic
	or	phyletically
	syl	phy+lo+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-phyll	ety	from Greek phullon 
-phyl	alt
	head	-phyll
	or	-phyll
	syl	-phyl
	pos	n.
-phyll	0.
	or	-phyl
	syl	-phyll
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	leaf.
	exam	1	chlorophyll.
phyllite	0.
	syl	phyl+lite
	pron	<1filIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact lustrous metamorphic rock, rich in mica, derived from a clay rock.
phyllitic	sub
	head	phyllite
	syl	phyl+lit+ic
	pron	<fi1litik>
	pos	adj.
phyllo-	ety	from Greek phullon leaf
phylloclade	ety	C19: from New Latin phyllocladium, from #7phyllo -#7+ Greek klados branch
phylloclad	alt
	head	phylloclade
	or	phylloclade
	syl	phyl+lo+clad
	pron	<1fil*u2kl@d>
	pos	n.
phylloclade	0.
	or	phylloclad
	syl	phyl+lo+clade
	pron	<1fil*u2klAd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cladode}.
phyllode	ety	C19: from New Latin phyllodium, from Greek phull*_od*_es leaflike
phyllode	0.
	syl	phyl+lode
	pron	<1fil*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a flattened leafstalk that resembles and functions as a leaf.
phyllodial	sub
	head	phyllode
	syl	phyl+1lo+di:al
	pos	adj.
phylloid	0.
	syl	phyl+loid
	pron	<1filcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a leaf.
phyllome	0.
	syl	phyl+lome
	pron	<1fil*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf or a leaflike organ.
phyllomic	sub
	head	phyllome
	syl	phyl+lom+ic
	pron	<fi1lomik>, <-1l*u->
	pos	adj.
phylloquinone	0.
	syl	phyl+lo+qui+none
	pron	<2fil*ukwi1n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a viscous fat-soluble liquid occurring in plants: essential for the production of prothrombin, required in blood clotting. Formula: C\3\1H\4\6O\2. Also called: {vitamin K\1}.
phyllotaxy	alt
	head	phyllotaxis
	or	phyllotaxis
	syl	phyl+lo+tax:y
	pron	<-1t@ksEz>
	pos	n.
phyllotaxes	infl
	head	phyllotaxis
	or	phyllotaxies
	syl	phyl+lo+tax:es
	pron	<-1t@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phyllotaxies	infl
	head	phyllotaxis
	or	phyllotaxes
	syl	phyl+lo+tax:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phyllotaxis	1.
	or	phyllotaxy
	syl	phyl+lo+tax+is
	pron	<2fil*1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the leaves on a stem.
phyllotaxis	2.
	or	phyllotaxy
	syl	phyl+lo+tax+is
	pron	<2fil*1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of this arrangement in different plants.
phyllotactic	sub
	head	phyllotaxis
	syl	phyl:lo+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
-phyllous	ety	from Greek -phullos of a leaf
-phyllous	0.
	syl	-phyl:lous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having leaves of a specified number or type.
	exam	1	monophyllous.
phylloxera	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7phyllo -#7+ x*_eros dry
phylloxerae	infl
	head	phylloxera
	or	phylloxeras
	syl	phyl+lox+e:rae
	pron	<-rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phylloxeras	infl
	head	phylloxera
	or	phylloxerae
	syl	phyl+lox+e:ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phylloxera	0.
	syl	phyl+lox+e:ra
	pron	<2filok1si*r*>, <fi1loks*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any homopterous insect of the genus such as (or ({vine phylloxera}) , typically feeding on plant juices: family
phylogeny	ety	C19: from #7phylo -#7+ -#7geny 
phylogenesis	alt
	head	phylogeny
	or	phylogeny
	syl	phy+lo+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2fIl*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
phylogenies	infl
	head	phylogeny
	or	phylogeneses
	syl	phy+log+e:nies
	pron	<-1Jeni2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phylogeneses	infl
	head	phylogeny
	or	phylogenies
	syl	phy+logen+e:ses
	pron	<-1Jeni2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phylogeny	0.
	or	phylogenesis
	syl	phy+log+e:ny
	pron	<fI1loJini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the sequence of events involved in the evolution of a species, genus, etc. Compare {ontogeny}.
phylogenic	sub
	head	phylogeny
	or	phylogenetic
	syl	phy+lo+gen+ic
	pron	<2fIl*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
phylogenetic	sub
	head	phylogeny
	or	phylogenic
	syl	phy+lo+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2fIl*u?!Ji1netik>
	pos	adj.
phylum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek phulon race
phyla	infl
	head	phylum
	syl	phy+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
phylum	1.
	syl	phy+lum
	pron	<1fIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a major taxonomic division of the animals and plants that contain one or more classes. An example is the phylum (insects, crustaceans, arachnids, etc. and myriapods).
phylum	2.
	syl	phy+lum
	pron	<1fIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any analogous group, such as a group of related language families or linguistic stocks.
phys	1.
	syl	phys.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physical.
phys	2.
	syl	phys.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physician.
phys	3.
	syl	phys.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physics.
phys	4.
	syl	phys.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physiological.
phys	5.
	syl	phys.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physiology.
physiatrics	ety	C19: from #7physio -#7+ -#7iatrics 
physiatrics	0.
	syl	phys:i+at+rics
	pron	<2fizi1@triks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Med., U.S.
	def	another name for {physiotherapy}.
physiatric	sub
	head	physiatrics
	or	physiatrical
	syl	phys:i+1at+ric
	pos	adj.
physiatrical	sub
	head	physiatrics
	or	physiatric
	syl	phys:i+1at+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
physic	ety	C13: from Old French fisique, via Latin, from Greek phusik*_e, from phusis nature &- #!phys+ick@.y adj.
physic	1.
	syl	phys+ic
	pron	<1fizik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a medicine or drug, esp. a cathartic or purge.
physic	2.
	syl	phys+ic
	pron	<1fizik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the art or skill of healing.
physic	3.
	syl	phys+ic
	pron	<1fizik>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic term for {physics}.
physics	infl
	head	physic
	syl	phys+ics
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
physicking	infl
	head	physic
	syl	phys+ick+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
physicked	infl
	head	physic
	syl	phys+icked.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
physic	4.
	syl	phys+ic
	pron	<1fizik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to treat (a patient) with medicine.
physical	1.
	syl	phys:i+cal
	pron	<1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the body, as distinguished from the mind or spirit.
physical	2.
	syl	phys:i+cal
	pron	<1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling material things or nature.
	exam	1	the physical universe.
physical	3.
	syl	phys:i+cal
	pron	<1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with matter and energy.
physical	4.
	syl	phys:i+cal
	pron	<1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to physics.
physical	5.
	syl	phys:i+cal
	pron	<1fizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	perceptible to the senses; apparent.
	exam	1	a physical manifestation.
physical	6.
	syl	phys:i+cal
	pron	<1fizikL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {physical examination}.
physically	sub
	head	physical
	syl	phys:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
physicalness	sub
	head	physical
	syl	phys:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
physical anthropology	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal an+thro+pol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology dealing with the genetic aspect of human development and its physical variations.
physical chemistry	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal chem+is+try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the way in which the physical properties of substances depend on and influence their chemical structure, properties, and reactions.
physical education	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	training and practice in sports, gymnastics, etc., as in schools and colleges. Abbrev.: {PE}
physical examination	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal ex+am:i+na+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the process of examining the body by means of sight, touch, percussion, or auscultation to diagnose disease or verify fitness.
physical geography	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal ge+og+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geography that deals with the natural features of the earth's surface.
physicalism	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal+ism
	pron	<1fizik%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that all phenomena can be described in terms of space and time and that all meaningful statements are either analytic, as in logic and mathematics, or can be reduced to empirically verifiable assertions.
physicalist	sub
	head	physicalism
	syl	phys:i+cal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
physicalistic	sub
	head	physicalism
	syl	phys:i+cal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
physical jerks	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal jerks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	See { {jerk} %1 (sense 6)}.
physical medicine	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine devoted to the management of physical disabilities, as resulting from rheumatic disease, asthma, poliomyelitis, etc. See also { {rehabilitation} (sense 2)}.
physical science	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sciences concerned with nonliving matter, energy, and the physical properties of the universe, such as physics, chemistry, astronomy, and geology. Compare {life science}.
physical therapy	0.
	syl	phys:i+cal ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {physiotherapy}.
physician	ety	C13: from Old French fisicien, from fisique #7physic 
physician	1.
	syl	phy+si+cian
	pron	<fi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person legally qualified to practise medicine, esp. one specializing in areas of treatment other than surgery; doctor of medicine.
physician	2.
	syl	phy+si+cian
	pron	<fi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any person who treats diseases; healer.
physicist	0.
	syl	phys:i+cist
	pron	<1fizisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person versed in or studying physics.
physicochemical	0.
	syl	phys:i+co+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2fizik*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or relating to physical chemistry or both physics and chemistry.
physicochemically	sub
	head	physicochemical
	syl	phys:i+co+1chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
physics	ety	C16: from Latin physica, translation of Greek ta phusika natural things, from phusis nature
physics	1.
	syl	phys+ics
	pron	<1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with the properties of matter and energy and the relationships between them. It is based on mathematics and traditionally includes mechanics, optics, electricity and magnetism, acoustics, and heat. Modern physics, based on quantum theory, includes atomic, nuclear, particle, and solid-state studies. It can also embrace applied fields such as geophysics and meteorology.
physics	2.
	syl	phys+ics
	pron	<1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	physical properties of behaviour.
	exam	1	the physics of the electron.
physics	3.
	syl	phys+ics
	pron	<1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	natural science or natural philosophy.
physio-	ety	from Greek phusio, from phusis nature, from phuein to make grow
physio-	1.
	syl	phys:i:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	of or relating to nature or natural functions.
	exam	1	physiology.
physio-	2.
	syl	phys:i:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	physical.
	exam	1	physiotherapy.
physiocrat	ety	C18: from French physiocrate; see #7physio -#7, -#7crat  &- phys@.i+oc+ra+cy (@!f$Iz$I#!$Akr$$s$I) n. &- @!phys@.i@.o+#!crat+ic adj.
physiocrat	0.
	syl	phys:i:o+crat
	pron	<1fizi*u2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Quesnay's doctrines of government: believing that the inherent natural order governing society was based on land and its natural products as the only true form of wealth.
physiognomy	ety	C14: from Old French phisonomie, via Medieval Latin, from Late Greek phusiogn*_omia, erroneous for Greek phusiogn*_omonia, from phusis nature+ gn*_om*_on judge
physiognomy	1.
	syl	phys:i+og+no+my
	pron	<2fizi1on*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's features or characteristic expression considered as an indication of personality.
physiognomy	2.
	syl	phys:i+og+no+my
	pron	<2fizi1on*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of judging character from facial features.
physiognomy	3.
	syl	phys:i+og+no+my
	pron	<2fizi1on*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the outward appearance of something, esp. the physical characteristics of a geographical region.
physiognomic	sub
	head	physiognomy
	or	physiognomical
	syl	phys:i+og+nom+ic
	pron	<2fizi*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
physiognomical	sub
	head	physiognomy
	or	physiognomic
	syl	phys:i+og+1nom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
physiognomically	sub
	head	physiognomy
	syl	phys:i+og+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
physiognomist	sub
	head	physiognomy
	syl	phys:i+1og+no+mist
	pos	n.
physiography	0.
	syl	phys:i+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2fizi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {geomorphology} or {physical geography}.
physiographer	sub
	head	physiography
	syl	2phys:i+1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
physiographic	sub
	head	physiography
	or	physiographical
	syl	phys:i:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2fizi*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
physiographical	sub
	head	physiography
	or	physiographic
	syl	2phys:i:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
physiographically	sub
	head	physiography
	syl	2phys:i:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
physiol	1.
	syl	physiol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physiological.
physiol	2.
	syl	physiol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physiology.
physiological	1.
	syl	phys:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fizi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to physiology.
physiological	2.
	syl	phys:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fizi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to normal healthful functioning; not pathological.
physiologically	sub
	head	physiological
	syl	phys:i:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
physiological psychology	0.
	syl	phys:i:o+log:i+cal psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of psychology concerned with the study and correlation of physiological and psychological events.
physiology	ety	C16: from Latin physiologia, from Greek
physiology	1.
	syl	phys:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2fizi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science con?!cerned with the functioning of organisms.
physiology	2.
	syl	phys:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2fizi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the processes and functions of all or part of an organism.
physiologist	sub
	head	physiology
	syl	phys:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
physiotherapy	0.
	syl	phys:i:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2fizi*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the therapeutic use of physical agents or means, such as massage, exercises, etc. Also called: {physical therapy, physiatrics} (U.S.).
physiotherapist	sub
	head	physiotherapy
	syl	phys:i:o+1ther:a+pist
	pos	n.
physique	ety	C19: via French, from physique (adj.) natural, from Latin physicus physical
physique	0.
	syl	phy+sique
	pron	<fi1zEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the general appearance of the body with regard to size, shape, muscular development, etc.
physoclistous	ety	C19: #7physo -#7+ -clistous, from Greek kleistos closed
physoclistous	0.
	syl	phy+so+clis+tous
	pron	<2fIs*u1klist*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fishes
	def	having an air bladder that is not connected to the alimentary canal. Compare {physostomous}.
physostigmine	ety	C19: from New Latin Physostigma genus name, from #7physo -#7+ Greek stigma mark
physostigmin	alt
	head	physostigmine
	or	physostigmine
	syl	phy+so+stig+min
	pron	<2fIs*u1stigmin>
	pos	n.
physostigmine	0.
	or	physostigmin
	syl	phy+so+stig+mine
	pron	<2fIs*u1stigmEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid found in the Calabar bean used esp. in eye drops to reduce pressure inside the eyeball. Formula: C\1\5H\2\1N\3O\2. Also called: {eserine}.
physostomous	ety	C19: from #7physo -#7+ -stomous, from Greek stoma mouth
physostomous	0.
	syl	phy+sos+to+mous
	pron	<fI1sost*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fishes
	def	having a duct connecting the air bladder to part of the alimentary canal. Compare {physoclistous}.
-phyte	ety	from Greek phuton plant
-phyte	0.
	syl	-phyte
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a plant of a specified type or habitat.
	exam	1	lithophyte;
	exam	2	thallophyte.
-phytic	sub
	head	-phyte
	syl	-phyt:ic
	pos	adj.
phyto-	ety	from Greek phuton plant, from phuein to make grow
phytogeny	alt
	head	phytogenesis
	or	phytogenesis
	syl	phy+tog+e:ny
	pron	<fI1toJ?!*ni>
	pos	n.
phytogenesis	0.
	or	phytogeny
	syl	phy:to+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2fIt*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with the origin and evolution of plants.
phytogenetic	sub
	head	phytogenesis
	syl	phy:to+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2fIt*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
phytogenetically	sub
	head	phytogenesis
	syl	phy:to+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phytogenic	0.
	syl	phy:to+gen+ic
	pron	<2fIt*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from plants.
	exam	1	coal is a phytogenic substance.
phytogeography	0.
	syl	phy:to+ge:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2fIt*uJi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany that is concerned with the geographical distribution of plants.
phytogeographer	sub
	head	phytogeography
	syl	2phy:to+ge:1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
phytography	0.
	syl	phy+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<fI1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany that is concerned with the detailed description of plants.
phytohormone	0.
	syl	phy:to+hor+mone
	pron	<2fIt*u1hc:m*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hormone-like substance produced by a plant.
phytology	0.
	syl	phy+tol+o:gy
	pron	<fI1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {botany}.
phytological	sub
	head	phytology
	syl	phy:to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fIt*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phytologically	sub
	head	phytology
	syl	phy:to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phytologist	sub
	head	phytology
	syl	phy+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
phyton	ety	C20: from Greek. See -#7phyte 
phyton	0.
	syl	phy+ton
	pron	<1fIton>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of plant structure, usually considered as the smallest part of the plant that is capable of growth when detached from the parent plant.
phytopathology	0.
	syl	phy:to+pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<2fIt*up*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany concerned with diseases of plants.
phytopathological	sub
	head	phytopathology
	syl	phy:to+path:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fIt*u2p@T*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
phytopathologist	sub
	head	phytopathology
	syl	phy:to+pa+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
phytophagous	0.
	syl	phy+toph:a+gous
	pron	<fI1tof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of insects
	def	feeding on plants.
phytophagy	sub
	head	phytophagous
	syl	phy+toph:a+gy
	pron	<fI1tof*Ji>
	pos	n.
phytoplankton	0.
	syl	phy:to+plank+ton
	pron	<2fIt*1pl@Gkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant constituent of plankton, mainly unicellular algae. Compare {zooplankton}.
phytoplanktonic	sub
	head	phytoplankton
	syl	phy:to+plank+ton+ic
	pron	<2fIt*pl@Gk1tonik>
	pos	adj.
phytosociology	0.
	syl	phy:to+so+ci+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2fIt*u2s*usi1ol*Ji>, <-2s*uSi->
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of ecology that is concerned with the origin, development, etc., of plant communities.
phytosociological	sub
	head	phytosociology
	syl	phy:to+so+ci:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2fIt*u2s*usi*1loJikL>, <-2s*uSi*->
phytosociologically	sub
	head	phytosociology
	syl	phy:to+so+ci:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
phytosociologist	sub
	head	phytosociology
	syl	phy:to+2so+ci+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
phytotoxin	0.
	syl	phy:to+tox+in
	pron	<2fIt*1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxin, such as strychnine, that is produced by a plant. Compare {zootoxin}.
phytotron	0.
	syl	phy:to+tron
	pron	<1fIt*u2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which plants can be grown on a large scale, under controlled conditions.
pi	ety	C18 (mathematical use): represent?!ing the first letter of Greek periphereia #7periphery 
pis	infl
	head	pi
	syl	pis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pi	H1.1.
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	def	the 16th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GR, #Gr), a consonant, transliterated as
pi	H1.2.
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a transcendental number, fundamental to mathematics, that is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter. Approximate value: 3.141592... ; symbol: #Gr
pi	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
pie	alt
	head	pi
	or	pi
	syl	pie
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
pies	infl
	head	pi
	syl	pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pi	H2.1.
	or	pie
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a jumbled pile of printer's type.
pi	H2.2.
	or	pie
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a jumbled mixture.
pies	infl
	head	pi
	or	pies
	syl	pies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
piing	infl
	head	pi
	or	pieing
	syl	pi+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pied	infl
	head	pi
	or	pied
	syl	pied
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pieing	infl
	head	pi
	or	piing
	syl	pie+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pied	infl
	head	pi
	or	pied
	syl	pied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pi	H2.3.
	or	pie
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spill and mix (set type) indiscriminately.
pi	H2.4.
	or	pie
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix up.
pi	H3.0.
	syl	pi
	pron	<pI>
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	See {pious} (senses 2, 3).
PI	0.
	syl	PI
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Philippine Islands.
PI	0.
	syl	P.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Philippine Islands.
Piacenza	0.
	syl	Pia+cen+za
	pron	Italian <pja1Centsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Italy, in Emilia-Romagna on the River Po. Pop.: 108775 (1975 est.). Latin name: {Placentia}.
piacular	ety	C17: from Latin pi*_aculum propitiatory sacrifice, from pi*_are to appease
piacular	1.
	syl	pi+ac:u+lar
	pron	<pI1@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	making expiation for a sacrilege.
piacular	2.
	syl	pi+ac:u+lar
	pron	<pI1@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	requiring expiation.
Piaf	0.
	syl	Piaf
	qual	French
	def	pjaf) {E@.dith} (e#!dit), known as original name 1915-63, French singer.
piaffe	ety	C18: from French, from piaffer to strut
piaffe	0.
	syl	pi+affe
	pron	<pi1@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a passage done on the spot.
Jean	infl
	head	Piaget
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z*~a>
	pos	n.
Piaget	0.
	syl	Pia:get
	pron	French <pja1Ze>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1896, Swiss psy?!chologist, noted for his work on the development of the cog?!nitive functions in children.
pia mater	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, literally: pious mother, intended to translate Arabic umm raq*_iqah tender mother
pia mater	0.
	syl	pi:a ma+ter
	pron	<1pI*> <1mAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the innermost of the three membranes (see {meninges}) that cover the brain and spinal cord.
pianism	0.
	syl	pi:a+nism
	pron	<1pE*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	technique, skill, or artistry in playing the piano.
pianistic	sub
	head	pianism
	syl	pi:a+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
pianissimo	ety	C18: from Italian, superlative of piano soft
pianissimo	0.
	syl	pi:a+nis+si+mo
	pron	<pi*1nisi2m*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed very quietly. Symbol.
	exam	1	pp
pianist	0.
	syl	pi:a+nist
	pron	<1pi*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the piano.
piano	ety	C19: short for #7pianoforte 
pianos	infl
	head	piano
	syl	pi+an:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piano	H1.0.
	syl	pi+an:o
	pron	<pi1@n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical stringed instrument resembling a harp set in a vertical or horizontal frame, played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike the strings and produce audible vibrations. See also: {grand piano, upright piano}.
piano	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin pl*_anus flat; see #7plain 
piano	H2.0.
	syl	pia+no
	pron	<1pja:n*u>
	pos	adj. adv. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed softly. Symbol.
	exam	1	p
piano accordion	0.
	syl	pi+an:o ac+cor+di+on
	pos	n.
	def	an accordion in which the right hand plays a piano-like keyboard. See {accordion}.
piano accordionist	sub
	head	piano accordion
	syl	pi+an:o ac+cor+di+on+ist
	pos	n.
pianoforte	ety	C18: from Italian, originally (gravecembalo col) piano e forte (harpsichord with) soft and loud; see #7piano %2, #7forte %2
pianoforte	0.
	syl	pi+an:o+for+te
	pron	<pi1@n*u1fc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {piano%1}.
Pianola	0.
	syl	Pi:a+no+la
	pron	<pi*1n*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of mechanical piano in which the keys are depressed by air pressure from bellows, this air flow being regulated by perforations in a paper roll. Also called: {player piano}.
piano player	1.
	syl	pi+an:o play+er
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pianist}.
piano player	2.
	syl	pi+an:o play+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices for playing a piano automatically.
piano roll	0.
	syl	pi+an:o roll
	pos	n.
	def	a perforated roll of paper actuating the playing mechanism of a Pianola. Also called: {music roll}.
piano stool	0.
	syl	pi+an:o stool
	pos	n.
	def	a stool on which a pianist sits when playing a piano, esp. one whose height is adjustable.
piano trio	1.
	syl	pi+an:o tri:o
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental ensemble consisting of a piano, a violin, and a cello.
piano trio	2.
	syl	pi+an:o tri:o
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music written for such an ensemble, usually having the form and commonest features of a sonata.
piassava	ety	C19: via Portuguese from Tupi pia*,caba 
piassaba	alt
	head	piassava
	or	piassava
	syl	pi+as+sa+ba
	pron	<2pE*1sa:b*>
	pos	n.
piassava	1.
	or	piassaba
	syl	pi+as+sa+va
	pron	<2pE*1sa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two South American palm trees, or
piassava	2.
	or	piassaba
	syl	pi+as+sa+va
	pron	<2pE*1sa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the coarse fibre obtained from either of these trees, used to make brushes and rope.
piastre	ety	C17: from French piastre, from Italian piastra d'argento silver plate; related to Italian piastro #7plaster 
piaster	alt
	head	piastre
	or	piastre
	syl	pi+as+ter
	pron	<pi1@st*>
	pos	n.
piastre	1.
	or	piaster
	syl	pi+as+tre
	pron	<pi1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of South Vietnam, divided into 100 cents.
piastre	2.a.
	or	piaster
	syl	pi+as+tre
	pron	<pi1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fractional monetary unit of Egypt, Lebanon, Sudan, and Syria worth one hundredth of a pound.
piastre	2.b.
	or	piaster
	syl	pi+as+tre
	pron	<pi1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kurus}. a Turkish monetary unit worth one hundredth of a lira.
piastre	2.c.
	or	piaster
	syl	pi+as+tre
	pron	<pi1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Libyan monetary unit worth one hundredth of a dinar.
piastre	3.
	or	piaster
	syl	pi+as+tre
	pron	<pi1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {piece of eight}.
Piau'i	0.
	syl	Piau:*'i
	pron	Portuguese <pjau1i>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: rises to a semiarid plateau, with the more humid Parana*'iba valley in the west. Capital: Teresina. Pop.: 1680573 (1970). Area: 250934 sq. km (96886 sq. miles).
Piave	0.
	syl	Pia+ve
	pron	Italian <1pja:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Italy, rising near the border with Austria and flowing south and southeast to the Adriatic: the main line of Italian defence during World War I. Length: 220 km (137 miles).
piazza	ety	C16: from Italian: marketplace, from Latin plat*_ea courtyard, from Greek plateia; see #7place 
piazza	1.
	syl	pi+az+za
	pron	<pi1@ts*>, <-1@dz*>, Italian <1pjattsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a large open square in an Italian town.
piazza	2.
	syl	pi+az+za
	pron	<pi1@ts*>, <-1@dz*>, Italian <1pjattsa>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a covered passageway or gallery.
pibroch	ety	C18: from Gaelic piobaireachd, from piobair piper
pibroch	0.
	syl	pi+broch
	pron	<1pEbrok>, Gaelic <1pEbrox>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music for Scottish bagpipes, consisting of a theme and variations.
pica	ety	C15: from Anglo-Latin p*_ica list of ecclesiastical regulations, apparently from Latin p*_ica magpie, with reference to its habit of making collections of miscellaneous items; the connection between the original sense (ecclesiastical list) and the typography meanings is obscure
pica	H1.1.
	syl	pi:ca
	pron	<1pIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {em, pica em}. a printer's unit of measurement, equal to 12 points or 0.166 ins.
pica	H1.2.
	syl	pi:ca
	pron	<1pIk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type equal to 12 point.
pica	ety	C16: from medical Latin, from Latin: magpie, being an allusion to its omnivorous feeding habits
pica	H2.0.
	syl	pi:ca
	pron	<1pIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal craving to ingest sub?!stances such as clay, dirt, or hair, sometimes occurring during pregnancy, in persons with chlorosis, etc.
picador	ety	C18: from Spanish, literally: pricker, from picar to prick; see #7pique 
picador	0.
	syl	pic:a+dor
	pron	<1pik*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bullfighting.
	def	a horseman who pricks the bull with a lance in the early stages of a fight to goad and weaken it.
Jean	infl
	head	Picard
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z?~a>
	pos	n.
Picard	0.
	syl	Pi:card
	pron	French <pi1ka:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1620-82, French astronomer. He was the first to make a precise measurement of a longitude line, enabling him to estimate the earth's radius.
Picardy	0.
	syl	Pic+ar+dy
	pron	<1pik*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N France: mostly low-lying; scene of heavy fighting in World War I. French name: {Pi+car+die} (pikar#!di).
Picardy third	ety	translation of French tierce de Picardie, from its use in the church music of Picardy
Picardy third	0.
	syl	Pic+ar+dy third
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a major chord used in the final chord of a piece of music in the minor mode. Also called: {tierce de Picardie}.
picaresque	ety	C19: via French from Spanish picaresco, from p*'icaro a rogue
picaresque	1.
	syl	pic:a+resque
	pron	<2pik*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a type of fiction in which the hero, a rogue, goes through a series of episodic adventures. It originated in Spain in the 16th century.
picaresque	2.
	syl	pic:a+resque
	pron	<2pik*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving rogues or picaroons.
picaroon	ety	C17: from Spanish picar*'on, from p*'icaro 
pickaroon	alt
	head	picaroon
	or	picaroon
	syl	pick:a+roon
	pron	<2pik*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
picaroon	0.
	or	pickaroon
	syl	pic:a+roon
	pron	<2pik*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an adventurer or rogue.
Pablo	infl
	head	Picasso
	syl	Pa:blo
	pron	<1p@bl*u>
	pos	n.
Picasso	0.
	syl	Pi:cas:so
	pron	<pi1k@s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1973, Spanish painter and sculptor, resident in France: a highly influential figure in 20th-century art and a founder, with Braque, of cubism. A prolific artist, his works include (1901), belonging to his blue period; the first cubist painting (1907); (1925), which appeared in the first surrealist exhibition; and (1937), inspired by an event in the Spanish Civil War.
picayune	ety	C19: from French picaillon coin from Piedmont, from Proven*,cal picaioun, of unknown origin
picayune	1.
	syl	pic:a+yune
	pron	<2pik*1ju:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	of small value or importance.
picayune	2.
	syl	pic:a+yune
	pron	<2pik*1ju:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	mean; petty.
picayune	3.
	syl	pic:a+yune
	pron	<2pik*1ju:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the half real, an old Spanish-American coin.
picayune	4.
	syl	pic:a+yune
	pron	<2pik*1ju:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	also
	def	any coin of little value, esp. a five-cent piece.
picayunishly	sub
	head	picayune
	syl	pic:a+1yun+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
picayunishness	sub
	head	picayune
	syl	pic:a+1yun+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Piccadilly	0.
	syl	Pic+ca+dil+ly
	pron	<2pik*1dili>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the main streets of London, running from Piccadilly Circus to Hyde Park Corner.
piccalilli	ety	C18: piccalillo, perhaps a coinage based on #7pickle 
piccalilli	0.
	syl	pic+ca+lil+li
	pron	<1pik*2lili>
	pos	n.
	def	a pickle of mixed vegetables, esp. onions, cauliflower, and cucumber, in a mustard sauce.
piccanin	ety	variant of #7piccaninny 
piccanin	0.
	syl	pic+ca+nin
	pron	<1pik*2nin>, <2pik*1nin>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a Black African child.
piccaninny	ety	C17: perhaps from Portuguese pequenino tiny one, from pequeno small
pickaninny	alt
	head	piccaninny
	or	piccaninny
	syl	pick:a+nin+ny
	pron	<2pik*1nini>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piccaninny	0.a.
	or	pickaninny
	syl	pic+ca+nin+ny
	pron	<2pik*1nini>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a small Negro or Aboriginal child.
Auguste	1.
	head	Piccard
	syl	Au:guste
	pron	<o1gyst>
	def	1884-1962, Swiss physicist, whose study of cosmic rays led to his pioneer balloon ascents in the stratosphere (1931-32).
Piccard	2.
	syl	Pic:card
	pron	French <pi1ka:r>
	pos	n.
	def	his twin brother, {Jean F*'e@.lix} (#f*~a fe#!liks). 1884-1963, U.S. chemist and aeronautical engineer, born in Switzerland, noted for his balloon ascent into the stratosphere (1934).
piccolo	ety	C19: from Italian: small; compare English #7petty, French petit 
piccolos	infl
	head	piccolo
	syl	pic+co+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piccolo	0.
	syl	pic+co+lo
	pron	<1pik*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a woodwind instrument, the smallest member of the flute family, lying an octave above that of the flute. See { {flute} (sense 1)}.
pice	ety	C17: from Mahratti pais*_a 
pice	infl
	syl	pice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pice	1.
	syl	pice
	pron	<pIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Indian coin worth one sixty-fourth of a rupee.
pice	2.
	syl	pice
	pron	<pIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a fractional monetary unit of Nepal worth one hundredth of a rupee.
piceous	ety	C17: from Latin piceus, from pix #7pitch %2
piceous	0.
	syl	pic+e:ous
	pron	<1pisi*s>, <1pIsi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling pitch.
pichiciego	ety	C19: from Spanish, probably from Guarani pichey small armadillo+Spanish ciego blind
pichiciegos	infl
	head	pichiciego
	syl	pich:i+ci+e:gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pichiciego	1.
	syl	pich:i+ci+e:go
	pron	<2piCisi1Ag*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small Argentinian armadillo, with white silky hair and pale pink plates on the head and back.
greater pichiciego	2.
	head	pichiciego
	syl	greater pichiciego.
	def	a similar but larger armadillo,
pick	ety	C15: from earlier piken to pick, influ?!enced by French piquer to pierce; compare Middle Low German picken, Dutch pikken 
pick	H1.1.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to choose (something) deliberately or carefully, from or as if from a group or number; select.
pick	H1.2.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pluck or gather (fruit, berries, or crops) from (a tree, bush, field, etc.).
	exam	1	to pick hops;
	exam	2	to pick a whole bush.
pick	H1.3.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clean or prepare (fruit, poultry, etc.) by removing the indigestible parts.
pick	H1.4.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove loose particles from (the teeth, the nose, etc.).
pick	H1.5.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of birds
	def	to nibble or gather (corn, etc.).
pick	H1.6.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce, dig, or break up (a hard surface) with a pick.
pick	H1.7.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (a hole, etc.) in this way.
pick	H1.8.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to nibble (at) fussily or without appetite.
pick	H1.9.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate (strands, fibres, etc.), as in weaving.
pick	H1.10.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliberately provoke (an argument, fight, etc.).
pick	H1.11.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to steal (money or valu?!ables) from (a person's pocket).
pick	H1.12.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open (a lock) with an instrument other than a key.
pick	H1.13.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pluck the strings of (a guitar, banjo, etc.).
pick	H1.14.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (one's way) carefully on foot.
	exam	1	they picked their way through the rubble.
pick and choose	15.
	head	pick
	syl	pick and choose.
	def	to select fastidiously, fussily, etc.
pick someone's brains	16.
	head	pick
	syl	pick someone's brains.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain information or ideas from someone.
pick	H1.17.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom or right of selection (esp. in the phrase {take one's pick) }.
pick	H1.18.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, etc., that is chosen first or preferred.
	exam	1	the pick of the bunch.
pick	H1.19.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of picking.
pick	H1.20.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a crop picked at one period or from one area.
pick	H1.21.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a speck of dirt or metal or a blob of ink on the surface of set type or a printing plate. See also {pick at, pick off, pick on, pick out, pick-up}.
pickable	sub
	head	pick
	syl	pick+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pick	ety	C14: perhaps a variant of #7pike %2
pick	H2.1.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool with a handle carrying a long steel head curved and tapering to a point at one or both ends, used for loosening soil, breaking rocks, etc.
pick	H2.2.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tools used for picking, such as an ice pick or toothpick.
pick	ety	C14: variant of #7pitch %1
pick	H3.1.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in weaving
	def	to cast (a shuttle). {~}
pick	H3.2.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in weaving
	def	one casting of a shuttle.
pick	H3.3.
	syl	pick
	pron	<pik>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in weaving
	def	a weft or filling thread.
pickaback	0.
	syl	pick:a+back
	pron	<1pik*2b@k>
	pos	n. adv.
	def	another word for {piggyback}.
pickanies	infl
	head	pickaninny
	syl	pick:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pickaninny	0.
	syl	pick:a+nin+ny
	pron	<1pik*2nini>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {piccaninny}.
pickaroon	0.
	syl	pick:a+roon
	pron	<2pik*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {picaroon}.
pick at	0.
	syl	pick at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make criticisms of in a niggling or petty manner.
pickaxe	ety	C15: from earlier pikois (but influenced also by #7axe) from Old French picois, from pic #7pick %2; compare also #7pique 
pickax	alt
	head	pickaxe
	or	pickaxe
	syl	pick+ax
	pron	<1pik2@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pickaxe	1.
	or	pickax
	syl	pick+axe
	pron	<1pik2@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pick or mattock.
pickaxe	2.
	or	pickax
	syl	pick+axe
	pron	<1pik2@ks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use a pickaxe on (earth, rocks, etc.).
picker	1.
	syl	pick+er
	pron	<1pik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that picks, esp. that gathers fruit, crops, etc.
picker	2.
	syl	pick+er
	pron	<1pik*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in weaving
	def	a person or the part of the loom that casts the shuttle.
pickerel	ety	C14: a small pike; see {#7pike %1}, -#7rel 
pickerel	infl
	or	pickerels
	syl	pick+er+el
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pickerels	infl
	head	pickerel
	or	pickerel
	syl	pick+er+els.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pickerel	0.
	syl	pick+er+el
	pron	<1pik*r*l>, <1pikr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American freshwater game fishes, such as and family (pikes, etc.).
pickerelweed	0.
	syl	pick:er:el+weed
	pron	<1pik*r*l2wEd>, <1pikr*l->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American freshwater plants of the genus esp. having arrow-shaped leaves and purple flowers: family
Edward Charles	1.
	head	Pickering
	syl	Ed:ward Charles.
	def	1846-1919, U.S. astronomer, who invented the meridian photometer.
Pickering	2.
	syl	Pick:er:ing
	pron	<1pik*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Wil@.liam Hen@.ry}. 1858-1938, U.S. astronomer, who discovered Phoebe, the ninth satellite of Saturn, and predicted (1919) the existence and position of Pluto.
picket	ety	C18: from French piquet, from Old French piquer to prick; see #7pike %2
picket	1.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed stake, post, or peg that is driven into the ground to support a fence, provide a marker for surveying, etc.
picket	2.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or group, who stand outside an establishment to make a protest, to dissuade or prevent employees or clients from entering, etc.
picket	3.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small detachment of troops or warships positioned towards the enemy to give early warning of attack.
picket	4.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to post or serve as pickets at (a factory, embassy, etc.).
	exam	1	let's go and picket the shop.
picket	5.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to guard (a main body or place) by using or acting as a picket.
picket	6.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten (a horse or other animal) to a picket.
picket	7.
	syl	pick+et
	pron	<1pikit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fence (an area, boundary, etc.) with pickets.
picketer	sub
	head	picket
	syl	pick+et+er
	pos	n.
picket fence	0.
	syl	pick+et fence
	pos	n.
	def	a fence consisting of pickets supported at close regular intervals by being driven into the ground, by interlacing with strong wire, or by nailing to horizontal timbers fixed to posts in the ground.
picket line	0.
	syl	pick+et line
	pos	n.
	def	a line of people acting as pickets.
Mary	infl
	head	Pickford
	syl	Mar:y.
	pos	n.
Pickford	0.
	syl	Pick:ford
	pron	<1pikf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1893, U.S. actress in silent films, born in Canada.
pickin	ety	from Portuguese pequeno; see #7piccaninny 
pickin	0.
	syl	pick+in
	pron	<1pikin>
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African.
	def	a small child.
pickings	0.
	syl	pick+ings
	pron	<1pikiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	money, profits, etc., acquired easily or by more or less dishonest means; spoils.
pickle	ety	C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch pekel; related to German P*"okel brine
pickle	1.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	vegetables, such as cauliflowers, onions, etc., preserved in vinegar, brine, etc..
pickle	2.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any food preserved in this way.
pickle	3.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or marinade, such as spiced vinegar, for preserving vegetables, meat, fish, etc.
pickle	4.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a cucumber that has been preserved and flavoured in a pickling solution, as brine or vinegar.
pickle	5.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an awkward or difficult situation.
	exam	1	to be in a pickle.
pickle	6.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a mischievous child.
pickle	7.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve in a pickling liquid.
pickle	8.
	syl	pick+le
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to immerse (a metallic object) in a liquid, such as an acid, to remove surface scale.
pickler	sub
	head	pickle
	syl	pick+ler
	pos	n.
pickled	1.
	syl	pick+led
	pron	<1pikLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	preserved in a pickling liquid.
pickled	2.
	syl	pick+led
	pron	<1pikLd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
picklock	1.
	syl	pick+lock
	pron	<1pik2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who picks locks, esp. one who gains unlawful access to premises by this means.
picklock	2.
	syl	pick+lock
	pron	<1pik2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for picking locks.
pick-me-up	0.
	syl	pick-me-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tonic or restorative, esp. a special drink taken as a stimulant.
pick off	0.
	syl	pick off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aim at and shoot one by one.
pick on	0.
	syl	pick on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to select for something unpleasant, esp. in order to bully, blame, or cause to perform a distasteful task.
pick out	1.
	syl	pick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to select for use or special consideration, illustration, etc., as from a group.
pick out	2.
	syl	pick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distinguish (an object from its surroundings), as in painting.
	exam	1	she picked out the woodwork in white.
pick out	3.
	syl	pick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive or recognize (a person or thing previously obscured).
	exam	1	we picked out his face among the crowd.
pick out	4.
	syl	pick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distinguish (sense or meaning) from or as if from a mass of detail or complication.
pick out	5.
	syl	pick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to play (a tune) tentatively, by or as if by ear.
pickpocket	0.
	syl	pick+pock:et
	pron	<1pik2pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who steals from the pockets or handbags of others in public places.
pick-up	1.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pick-up arm, tone arm}. the light balanced arm of a gramophone that carries the wires from the cartridge to the preamplifier.
pick-up	2.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	def	an electromagnetic transducer that converts the vibrations of the steel strings of an electric guitar or other amplified instrument into electric signals.
pick-up	3.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cartridge} (sense 3)}.
pick-up	4.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	def	a small truck with an open body and low sides used for light deliveries.
pick-up	5.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an ability to accelerate rapidly.
	exam	1	this car has good pick-up.
pick-up	6.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a casual acquaintance, usually one made for the purpose of a sexual liaison.
pick-up	7.a.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	def	a stop to collect passengers, goods, etc.
pick-up	7.b.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	def	the people or things collected.
pick-up	8.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a free ride in a motor vehicle.
pick-up	9.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an im?!provement.
pick-up	10.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a pick-me-up.
pick up	infl
	head	pick-up
	syl	pick up.
	pos	adv.
pick-up	11.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather up in the hand or hands.
pick-up	12.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or purchase casually, incidentally, etc.
pick-up	13.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to improve in health, condition, activity, etc..
	exam	1	the market began to pick up.
pick-up	14.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to learn gradually or as one goes along.
pick-up	15.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collect or give a lift to (passengers, hitchhikers, goods, etc.).
pick-up	16.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become acquainted with, esp. with a view to having sexual relations.
pick-up	17.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to arrest.
pick-up	18.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase (speed).
	exam	1	the cars picked up down the straight.
pick-up	19.
	syl	pick-up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive (electrical signals, a radio signal, sounds, etc.), as for transmission or amplification.
Pickwickian	1.
	syl	Pick+wick+i:an
	pron	<pik1wiki*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling Mr. Pickwick in Charles Dickens' esp. in being naive or benevolent.
Pickwickian	2.
	syl	Pick+wick+i:an
	pron	<pik1wiki*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the use or meaning of a word, etc.
	def	odd or unusual.
pickier	infl
	head	picky
	syl	pick:i+er
	pos	adj.
pickiest	infl
	head	picky
	syl	pick:i+est.
	pos	adj.
picky	0.
	syl	pick:y
	pron	<1piki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fussy; finicky; choosy.
pickily	sub
	head	picky
	syl	pick:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pickiness	sub
	head	picky
	syl	pick:i+ness
	pos	n.
picnic	ety	C18: from French piquenique, of unknown origin
picnic	1.
	syl	pic+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	n.
	def	a trip or excursion to the country, sea?!side, etc., on which people bring food to be eaten in the open air.
picnic	2.a.
	syl	pic+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	n.
	def	any informal meal eaten outside.
picnic	2.b.
	syl	pic+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a picnic lunch.
picnic	3.
	syl	pic+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an easy or agreeable task.
picnic	4.
	syl	pic+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral.
	def	a troublesome experience. {~} {+nics, +nick+ing, +nicked}.
picnic	5.
	syl	pic+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat or take part in a picnic.
picnicker	sub
	head	picnic
	syl	pic+nick+er
	pos	n.
picnic races	0.
	syl	pic+nic rac:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	horse races for amateur riders held in rural areas.
pico-	ety	from Spanish pico small quantity, odd number, peak
pico-	0.
	syl	pi:co-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%#-%1%2.
	exam	1	picofarad.
Pico de Aneto	0.
	syl	Pi:co de A:ne:to
	pron	Spanish <1piko> <DA> <a1nAto>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Aneto}.
Pico della Mirandola	0.
	syl	Pi:co del:la Mi:ran:do:la
	pron	Italian <1pEko> <2della> <miran1dola>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Gio@.van@.ni} (d#fo#!vanni). 1463-94, Italian Platonist philosopher. His attempt to reconcile the ideas of classical, Christian, and Arabic writers in a collection of 900 theses, prefaced by his (1486), was condemned by the pope.
Pico de Teide	0.
	syl	Pi:co de Tei+de
	pron	Spanish <1piko> <DA> <1tAjDA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Teide}.
picoline	ety	C19: from Latin pic-, pix {#7pitch %2}#7+ {-#7ol %2}#7+ {-#7ine %2} &- pic@.o+lin+ic (@!p$Ik$$#!l$In$Ik) adj.
picoline	0.
	syl	pic:o+line
	pron	<1pik*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid derivative of pyridine found in bone oil and coal tar; methylpyridene. Formula: C\5H\4N(CH\3).
picong	ety	from Spanish pic*'on mocking, from picar to pierce; compare #7picador 
picong	0.
	syl	pic+ong
	pron	<1pikoG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	any teasing or satirical banter, originally a verbal duel in song.
picot	ety	C19: from French: small point, from pic point
picot	0.
	syl	pi+cot
	pron	<1pEk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a pattern of small loops, as on lace.
picotee	ety	C18: from French picot*'e marked with points, from picot #7picot 
picotee	0.
	syl	pic:o+tee
	pron	<2pik*1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of carnation having pale petals edged with a darker colour, usually red.
picrate	1.
	syl	pic+rate
	pron	<1pikrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of picric acid, such as sodium picrate.
picrate	2.
	syl	pic+rate
	pron	<1pikrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge-transfer complex formed by picric acid.
picric acid	0.
	syl	pic+ric ac:id
	pron	<1pikrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic sparingly soluble crystalline yellow acid; 2,4,6-trinitrophenol: used as a dye, antiseptic, and explosive. Formula: C\6H\2OH (NO\2) \3. See also {lyddite}.
picrite	0.
	syl	pic+rite
	pron	<1pikrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse-grained ultrabasic igneous rock consisting of olivine and augite with small amounts of plagioclase feldspar.
picro-	ety	from Greek pikros 
picrotoxin	0.
	syl	pic+ro+tox+in
	pron	<2pikr*1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter poisonous crystalline compound used as an antidote for barbiturate poisoning. Formula: C\3\0H\3\4O\1\3.
Pict	ety	Old English Peohtas; later forms from Late Latin Pict*_i painted men, from pingere to paint
Pict	0.
	syl	Pict
	pron	<pikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a pre-Celtic people of N Britain. Throughout Roman times the Picts carried out border raids, esp. from Scotland.
Pictish	0.
	syl	Pict+ish
	pron	<1piktiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Picts, of which few records survive. It was almost certainly not an Indo-European language and was extinct by about 900 #7a.d.
pictogram	0.
	syl	pic+to+gram
	pron	<1pikt*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pictograph}.
pictograph	ety	C19: from Latin pictus, from pingere to paint
pictograph	1.
	syl	pic+to+graph
	pron	<1pikt*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture or symbol standing for a word or group of words, as in written Chinese.
pictograph	2.
	syl	pic+to+graph
	pron	<1pikt*2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a chart on which symbols are used to represent values, such as population levels or consumption.
pictographic	sub
	head	pictograph
	syl	pic+to+graph+ic
	pron	<2pikt*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
Pictor	ety	Latin: painter
Pictoris	infl
	head	Pictor
	syl	Pic+to+ris
	pron	<pik1tc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Pictor	0.
	syl	Pic+tor
	pron	<1pikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Dorado and Carina.
pictorial	ety	C17: from Late Latin pict*_orius, from Latin pictor painter, from pingere to paint
pictorial	1.
	syl	pic+to+ri:al
	pron	<pik1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, consisting of, or expressed by pictures.
pictorial	2.
	syl	pic+to+ri:al
	pron	<pik1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of books, etc.
	def	containing pic?!tures.
pictorial	3.
	syl	pic+to+ri:al
	pron	<pik1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to painting or drawing.
pictorial	4.
	syl	pic+to+ri:al
	pron	<pik1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language, style, etc.
	def	suggesting a picture; vivid; graphic.
pictorial	5.a.
	syl	pic+to+ri:al
	pron	<pik1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a magazine, newspaper, etc., containing many pictures.
pictorial	5.b.
	syl	pic+to+ri:al
	pron	<pik1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	the Sunday Pictorial.
pictorially	sub
	head	pictorial
	syl	pic+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
picture	ety	C15: from Latin pict*_ura painting, from pingere to paint
picture	1.a.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a visual representation of something, such as a person or scene, produced on a surface, as in a photograph, painting, etc.
picture	1.b.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	picture gallery;
	exam	2	picture postcard.
picture	2.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental image or impression.
	exam	1	a clear picture of events.
picture	3.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal description, esp. one that is vivid.
picture	4.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation considered as an observable scene.
	exam	1	the political picture.
picture	5.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that bears a close resemblance to another.
	exam	1	he was the picture of his father.
picture	6.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, scene, etc., considered as typifying a particular state or quality.
	exam	1	the picture of despair.
picture	7.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a beautiful person or scene.
	exam	1	you'll look a picture.
picture	8.a.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a motion picture; film.
picture	8.b.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	picture theatre.
the pictures	9.
	head	picture
	syl	the pictures.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a cinema or film show.
picture	10.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tableau vivant}.
in the picture	11.
	head	picture
	syl	in the picture.
	def	informed about a given situation.
picture	12.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to visualize or imagine.
picture	13.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe or depict, esp. vividly.
picture	14.
	syl	pic+ture
	pron	<1pikC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to put in a picture or make a picture of.
	exam	1	they were pictured sitting on the rocks.
picture card	0.
	syl	pic+ture card
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {court card}.
picturegoer	0.
	syl	pic:ture+go:er
	pron	<1pikC*2g*u*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., old-fashioned.
	def	a person who goes to the cinema, esp. frequently.
picture hat	0.
	syl	pic+ture hat
	pos	n.
	def	any hat with a very wide brim, esp. one worn by women during the 18th century.
picture palace	0.
	syl	pic+ture pal+ace
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., old-fashioned.
	def	another name for {cinema}.
picturesque	1.
	syl	pic+tur+esque
	pron	<2pikC*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	def	visually pleasing, esp. in being striking or vivid.
	exam	1	a picturesque view.
picturesque	2.
	syl	pic+tur+esque
	pron	<2pikC*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a striking or colourful character, nature, etc.
picturesque	3.
	syl	pic+tur+esque
	pron	<2pikC*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language
	def	graphic; vivid. C18: from French (but also influenced by #7picture) #7, from Italian from painter, from Latin ]
picturesquely	sub
	head	picturesque
	syl	pic+tur+1esque+ly
	pos	adv.
picturesqueness	sub
	head	picturesque
	syl	pic+tur+1esque+ness
	pos	n.
picture tube	0.
	syl	pic+ture tube
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {television tube}.
picture window	0.
	syl	pic+ture win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a large window having a single pane of glass, usually placed so that it overlooks a view.
picture writing	1.
	syl	pic+ture writ+ing
	pos	n.
	def	any writing system that uses pictographs.
picture writing	2.
	syl	pic+ture writ+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system of artistic expression and communication using pictures or symbolic figures.
picul	ety	C16: from Malay p*_ikul a grown man's load
picul	0.
	syl	pic+ul
	pron	<1pikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, used in China, Japan, and in SE Asia, equal to approximately 133 pounds or 60 kilograms.
piddle	ety	C16: origin unknown
piddle	1.
	syl	pid+dle
	pron	<1pidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an informal word for {urinate}.
piddle	2.
	syl	pid+dle
	pron	<1pidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to spend (one's time) aimlessly; fritter.
piddler	sub
	head	piddle
	syl	pid+dler
	pos	n.
piddling	0.
	syl	pid+dling
	pron	<1pidliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	petty; trifling; trivial.
piddlingly	sub
	head	piddling
	syl	pid+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
piddock	ety	C19: origin uncertain
piddock	0.
	syl	pid+dock
	pron	<1pid*k>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine bivalve of the family boring into rock, clay, or wood by means of sawlike shell valves. See also {shipworm}.
pidgin	ety	C19: perhaps from Chinese pronunciation of English business 
pidgin	0.
	syl	pidg+in
	pron	<1piJin>
	pos	n.
	def	a language made up of elements of two or more other languages and used for contacts, esp. trading contacts, between the speakers of other languages. Unlike creoles, pidgins do not constitute the mother tongue of any speech community.
pidgin English	0.
	syl	pidg+in Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	a pidgin in which one of the languages involved is English.
pie	ety	C14: of obscure origin
pie	H1.1.
	syl	pie
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a baked food consisting of a sweet or savoury filling in a pastry-lined dish, often covered with a pastry crust.
have a finger in the pie	2.
	head	pie
	syl	have a finger in the pie.
	def	to have a share or stake in something.
pie in the sky	3.
	head	pie
	syl	pie in the sky.
	qual	Informal.
	def	illusory hope of some future good; false optimism.
pie	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin p*_ica magpie; related to Latin p*_icus woodpecker
pie	H2.0.
	syl	pie
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for {magpie}.
pie	H3.0.
	syl	pie
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a variant spelling of {pi%2}.
pie	ety	C19: from Hindi p*_a'*_i, from Sanskrit p*_adik*_a a fourth
pie	H4.0.
	syl	pie
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small former Indian coin worth one third of a pice.
pie	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin pica almanac; see #7pica 
pye	alt
	head	pie
	or	pie
	syl	pye
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
pie	H5.0.
	or	pye
	syl	pie
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a book for finding the Church service for any particular day.
piebald	ety	C16: #7pie %2#7+bald ; see also #7pied 
piebald	1.
	syl	pie+bald
	pron	<1pI2bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or spotted in two different colours, esp. black and white.
	exam	1	a piebald horse.
piebald	2.
	syl	pie+bald
	pron	<1pI2bc:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a black-and-white pied horse.
piece	ety	C13 pece, from Old French, of Gaulish origin; compare Breton pez piece, Welsh peth portion
piece	1.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount or portion forming a separate mass or structure; bit.
	exam	1	a piece of wood.
piece	2.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a small part, item, or amount forming part of a whole, esp. when broken off or separated.
	exam	1	a piece of bread.
piece	3.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a length by which a commodity is sold, esp. cloth, wallpaper, etc.
piece	4.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or occurrence.
	exam	1	a piece of luck.
piece	5.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a girl or woman regarded as an object of sexual attraction.
	exam	1	a nice piece.
piece	6.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an example or specimen of a style or type, such as an article of furniture.
	exam	1	a beautiful piece of Dresden.
piece	7.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an opinion or point of view.
	exam	1	to state one's piece.
piece	8.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary, musical, or artistic composition.
piece	9.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a coin having a value as specified.
	exam	1	fifty-pence piece.
piece	10.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a small object, often individually shaped and designed, used in playing certain games, esp. board games.
	exam	1	chess pieces.
piece	11.a.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm or cannon.
piece	11.b.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	fowling-piece.
piece	12.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	any chessman other than a pawn.
piece	13.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a short time or distance.
	exam	1	down the road a piece.
piece	14.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a packed lunch taken to work.
give someone a piece of one's mind	15.
	head	piece
	syl	give someone a piece of one's mind.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to criticize or censure a person frankly or vehemently.
piece	16.a.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a person
	def	to lose control of oneself; have a breakdown.
piece	16.b.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a building, organization, etc.
	def	to disintegrate.
nasty piece of work	17.
	head	piece
	syl	nasty piece of work.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a cruel or mean person.
of a piece	18.
	head	piece
	syl	of a piece.
	def	of the same kind; alike.
piece of cake	19.
	head	piece
	syl	piece of cake.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	something easily obtained or achieved. {~}
piece	20.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by together
	def	to fit or assemble piece by piece.
piece	21.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to patch or make up (a garment, etc.) by adding pieces.
piece	22.
	syl	piece
	pron	<pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	to join (broken threads, etc.) during spinning.
piece de r'esistance	1.
	syl	pi*`ece de r*'e+sis+tance
	pron	French. <pjes> <d*> <rAzis1t*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal or most outstanding item in a series or creative artist's work.
piece de r'esistance	2.
	syl	pi*`ece de r*'e+sis+tance
	pron	French. <pjes> <d*> <rAzis1t*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the main dish of a meal.
piece-dyed	0.
	syl	piece-dyed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric
	def	dyed after weaving. Compare {yarn-dyed}.
piece goods	0.
	syl	piece goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	goods, esp. fabrics, made in standard widths and lengths. Also called: {yard goods}.
piecemeal	ety	C13 pecemele, from #7piece+ -mele, from Old English m@alum quantity taken at one time
piecemeal	1.
	syl	piece+meal
	pron	<1pEs2mEl>
	pos	adv.
	def	by degrees; bit by bit; gradually.
piecemeal	2.
	syl	piece+meal
	pron	<1pEs2mEl>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into pieces or piece from piece.
	exam	1	to tear something piecemeal.
piecemeal	3.
	syl	piece+meal
	pron	<1pEs2mEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	fragmentary or unsystematic.
	exam	1	a piecemeal approach.
pieces of eight	infl
	head	piece of eight
	syl	piec:es of eight.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piece of eight	0.
	syl	piece of eight
	pos	n.
	def	a former Spanish coin worth eight reals; peso.
piece out	1.
	syl	piece out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend by adding pieces.
piece out	2.
	syl	piece out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to last longer by using only a small amount at a time.
	exam	1	to piece out rations.
piecer	0.
	syl	piec+er
	pron	<1pEs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a person who mends, repairs, or joins something, esp. broken threads on a loom.
piece rate	0.
	syl	piece rate
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed rate paid according to the quantity produced.
piecework	0.
	syl	piece+work
	pron	<1pEs2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work paid for according to the quantity produced. Compare {timework}.
pie chart	0.
	syl	pie chart
	pos	n.
	def	a circular graph divided into sectors proportional to the magnitudes of the quantities represented.
piecrust table	0.
	syl	pie+crust ta+ble
	pron	<1pI2kr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a round table, ornamented with carved moulding suggestive of a piecrust.
pied	0.
	syl	pied
	pron	<pId>
	pos	adj.
	def	having markings of two or more colours.
pied-a-terre	ety	literally: foot on (the) ground
pieds-a-terre	infl
	head	pied-a-terre
	syl	pieds-*`a-terre
	pron	<pjAta1te:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pied-a-terre	0.
	syl	pied-*`a-terre
	pron	French. <pjAta1te:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat, house, or other lodging for secondary or occasional use.
piedmont	ety	via French from Italian pi*'emonte, from pi*'e, variant of piede foot+ mont mountain
piedmont	0.
	syl	pied+mont
	pron	<1pEdmont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of glaciers, plains, etc.
	def	formed or situated at the foot of a mountain or mountain range.
Piedmont	1.
	syl	Pied+mont
	pron	<1pEdmont>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW Italy: consists of the upper Po Valley; mainly agricultural. Chief town: Turin. Pop.: 4434802 (1971). Area: 25399 sq. km (9807 sq. miles). Italian name: {Piemonte}.
Piedmont	2.
	syl	Pied+mont
	pron	<1pEdmont>
	pos	n.
	def	a low plateau of the eastern U.S., between the coastal plain and the Appalachian Mountains.
piedmontite	ety	C19: from Piedmont (Italian Piemonte) in Italy
piedmontite	0.
	syl	pied+mont+ite
	pron	<1pEdmon2tIt>, <-m*n->
	pos	n.
	def	a dark red mineral occurring in metamorphic rocks: consists of a hydrated silicate of calcium, aluminium, iron, and manganese. Formula: Ca\2(Al,Fe,Mn)\3(SiO\4)\3OH.
Pied Piper	1.
	syl	Pied Pip+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {The Pied Piper of Hamelin}. (in German legend) a piper who rid the town of Hamelin of rats by luring them away with his music and then, when he was not paid for his services, lured away its children.
Pied Piper	2.
	syl	Pied Pip+er
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a person who entices others to follow him.
pied-piping	0.
	syl	pied-pip:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	the principle that a noun phrase may take with it the rest of a prepositional phrase or a larger noun phrase in which it is contained, when moved in a transformation. For example, when the interroga?!tive pronoun is moved to initial position, other words are moved too, as in
pied wagtail	0.
	syl	pied wag+tail
	pos	n.
	def	a British songbird, with a black throat and back, long black tail, and white underparts and face: family (wagtails and pipits).
pie-eater	0.
	syl	pie-eat:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal, offensive.
	def	a person of little account or importance.
pie-eyed	0.
	syl	pie-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang expression for {drunk}.
piemen	infl
	head	pieman
	syl	pie+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pieman	0.
	syl	pie+man
	pron	<1pIm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., obsolete.
	def	a seller of pies.
Piemonte	0.
	syl	Pie+mon+te
	pron	Italian <pjA1montA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Piedmont} (sense 1).
pier	ety	C12 per, from Anglo-Latin pera pier supporting a bridge
pier	1.
	syl	pier
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure with a deck that is built out over water, and used as a landing place, promenade, etc.
pier	2.
	syl	pier
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pillar that bears heavy loads, esp. one of rectangular cross section.
pier	3.
	syl	pier
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a wall between two adjacent openings.
pier	4.
	syl	pier
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {buttress}.
pierce	ety	C13 percen, from Old French percer, ultimately from Latin pertundere, from per through+ tundere to strike
pierce	1.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to form or cut (a hole) in (something) with or as if with a sharp instrument.
pierce	2.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to thrust into or penetrate sharply or violently.
	exam	1	the thorn pierced his heel.
pierce	3.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to force (a way, route, etc.) through (something)
pierce	4.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of light, etc.
	def	to shine through or penetrate (darkness).
pierce	5.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to discover or realize (something) suddenly or (of an idea,@T etc.)@T to@T become@T suddenly@T apparent.
pierce	6.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of sounds of cries
	def	to sound sharply through (the silence, etc.).
pierce	7.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to move or affect (a person's emotions, bodily feelings, etc.) deeply or sharply.
	exam	1	the cold pierced their bones.
pierce	8.
	syl	pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to penetrate or be capable of penetrating.
	exam	1	piercing cold.
piercable	sub
	head	pierce
	syl	pierc+a:ble
	pos	adj.
piercer	sub
	head	pierce
	syl	pierc+er
	pos	n.
piercing	sub
	head	pierce
	syl	pierc+ing
	pos	adj.
piercingly	sub
	head	pierce
	syl	pierc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Franklin	infl
	head	Pierce
	syl	Frank:lin.
	pos	n.
Pierce	0.
	syl	Pierce
	pron	<pi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-69, U.S. statesman; 14th president of the U.S. (1853-57).
pier glass	0.
	syl	pier glass
	pos	n.
	def	a tall narrow mirror, usually one of a pair or set, designed to hang on the wall between windows, usually above a pier table.
Pieria	0.
	syl	Pi+e:ri:a
	pron	<pI1i*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ancient Macedonia, west of the Gulf of Salonika: site of the Pierian Spring.
Pierian	1.
	syl	Pi+e:ri:an
	pron	<pI1i*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Muses or artistic or poetic inspiration.
Pierian	2.
	syl	Pi+e:ri:an
	pron	<pI1i*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Pieria.
Pierian Spring	0.
	syl	Pi+e:ri:an Spring
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred fountain in Pieria, in Greece, fabled to inspire those who drank from it.
Pierides	1.
	syl	Pi+e:ri+des
	pron	<pI1i*ri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	another name for the Muses (see {Muse) }.
Pierides	2.
	syl	Pi+e:ri+des
	pron	<pI1i*ri2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	nine maidens of Thessaly, who were defeated in a singing contest by the Muses and turned into magpies for their effrontery.
pieridine	0.
	syl	pi+e:ri+dine
	pron	<pI1e*ri2dIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of butterflies including the whites and brimstones.
Piero Della Francesca	0.
	syl	Pie:ro Del:la Fran:ces:ca
	pron	Italian <1pje:ro> <1della> <fran1CAska>
	pos	n.
	def	??1420-92, Italian painter, noted particularly for his frescoes of the in San Francesco, Arezzo.
Piero di Cosimo	0.
	syl	Pie:ro di Co:si:mo
	pron	Italian <1pje:ro>, Italian <di> <1kc:zimo>
	pos	n.
	def	1462-1521, Italian painter, noted for his mythological works.
Pierre	0.
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central South Dakota, capital of the state, on the Missouri River: the smallest state capital of the U.S. Pop.: 9699 (1970).
Pierrot	1.
	syl	Pi+er+rot
	pron	<1pi*r*u>, French <pje1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	a male character from French pantomime with a whitened face, white costume, and pointed hat.
Pierrot	2.
	syl	Pi+er+rot
	pron	<1pi*r*u>, French <pje1ro>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually not cap.
	def	a clown or masquerader so made up.
pier table	0.
	syl	pier ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a side table designed to stand against a wall between windows.
pieta	ety	Italian: pity, from Latin piet*_as #7piety 
pieta	0.
	syl	pi+e:t*`a
	pron	<pie1ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sculpture, painting, or drawing of the dead Christ, supported by the Virgin Mary.
Pietermaritzburg	0.
	syl	Pie+ter+mar+itz+burg
	pron	<2pEt*1m@rits2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E South Africa, capital of Natal province: founded in 1839 by the Boers: gateway to Natal's mountain resorts. Pop.: 112666 (1970).
pietism	1.
	syl	pi+e:tism
	pron	<1pIi2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {piety}.
pietism	2.
	syl	pi+e:tism
	pron	<1pIi2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive, exaggerated, or affected piety or saintliness. &- {#!pi+e@.tist} &- {@!pi+e@.#!tis+tic} {@!pi+e@.#!tis+ti+cal}
Pietism	0.
	syl	Pi+e:tism
	pron	<1pIi2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a reform movement in the German Lutheran Churches during the 17th and 18th centuries that strived to renew the devotional ideal.
Pietist	sub
	head	Pietism
	syl	Pi+e:tist
	pos	n.
piety	ety	C13 piete, from Old French, from Latin piet*_as piety, dutifulness, from pius #7pious 
pieties	infl
	head	piety
	syl	pi+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piety	1.
	syl	pi+e:ty
	pron	<1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	dutiful devotion to God and observance of religious principles.
piety	2.
	syl	pi+e:ty
	pron	<1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or characteristic of being pious.
piety	3.
	syl	pi+e:ty
	pron	<1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a pious action, saying, etc.
piety	4.
	syl	pi+e:ty
	pron	<1pIiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	devotion and obedience to parents or superiors.
piezo-	ety	from Greek piezein to press
piezo-	0.
	syl	pi:e:zo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	pressure.
	exam	1	piezometer.
piezochemistry	0.
	syl	pi+e:zo+chem+is+try
	pron	<pI2Ez*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of chemical reactions at high pressures.
piezoelectric crystal	0.
	syl	pi+e:zo+e:lec+tric crys+tal
	pron	<pI2Ez*ui1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystal, such as quartz, that produces a potential difference across its opposite faces when under mechanical stress. See also {piezoelectric effect}.
piezoelectricity	alt
	head	piezoelectric effect
	or	piezoelectric effect
	syl	pi+e:zo+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<pI2Ez*uilek1trisiti>
	pos	n.
piezoelectric effect	0.a.
	or	piezoelectricity
	syl	pi+e:zo+e:lec+tric ef+fect
	pron	<pI2Ez*uilek1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the production of electricity or electric polarity by applying a mechanical stress to certain crystals.
piezoelectric effect	0.b.
	or	piezoelectricity
	syl	pi+e:zo+e:lec+tric ef+fect
	pron	<pI2Ez*uilek1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the converse effect in which stress is produced in a crystal as a result of an applied potential difference.
piezoelectrically	sub
	head	piezoelectric effect
	syl	pi+2e:zo+e:1lec+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
piezometer	0.
	syl	pi+e:zom+e:ter
	pron	<2pIi1zomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for the measurement of pressure ({pi+e@.zom+e@.try}) , esp. very high pressure, or for measuring the compressibility of materials under pressure.
piezometric	sub
	head	piezometer
	syl	pi+e:zo+met+ric
	pron	<pI2Ez*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
piezometrically	sub
	head	piezometer
	syl	pi+2e:zo+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
piffle	ety	C19: origin uncertain
piffle	1.
	syl	pif+fle
	pron	<1pifL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	nonsense.
	exam	1	to talk piffle.
piffle	2.
	syl	pif+fle
	pron	<1pifL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to talk or behave feebly.
pig	ety	C13 pigge, of obscure origin
pig	1.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	def	any artiodactyl mammal of the African and Eurasian family esp. ({domestic pig}) , typically having a long head with a movable snout, a thick bristle-covered skin, and, in wild species, long curved tusks.
pig	2.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated pig weighing more than 120 pounds.
pig	3.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dirty, greedy, or bad-mannered person.
pig	4.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	def	the meat of swine; pork.
pig	5.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a slang word for {policeman}.
pig	6.a.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of metal, such as iron, copper, or lead, cast into a simple shape for ease of storing or transportation.
pig	6.b.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	def	a mould in which such a mass of metal is formed.
pig	7.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	something that is difficult or unpleasant.
a pig in a poke	8.
	head	pig
	syl	a pig in a poke.
	def	something bought or received without prior sight or knowledge.
make a pig of oneself	9.
	head	pig
	syl	make a pig of oneself.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overindulge oneself.
pigs	infl
	head	pig
	syl	pigs
	pos	vb.
pigging	infl
	head	pig
	syl	pig+ging
	pos	vb.
pigged	infl
	head	pig
	syl	pigged.
	pos	vb.
pig	10.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sow
	def	to give birth.
pig	11.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {pig it}. to live in squalor.
pig	12.
	syl	pig
	pron	<pig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to devour (food) greedily.
pig bed	0.
	syl	pig bed
	pos	n.
	def	a bed of sand in which pig iron is cast.
pigeon	ety	C14: from Old French pijon young dove, from Late Latin p*_ipi*_o young bird, from p*_ip*_ire to chirp
pigeon	1.
	syl	pi+geon
	pron	<1piJin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous birds of the family having a heavy body, small head, short legs and long pointed wings: order See {rock dove}.
pigeon	2.
	syl	pi+geon
	pron	<1piJin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a victim or dupe.
pigeon	3.
	syl	pi+geon
	pron	<1piJin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	concern or responsibility (often in the phrase {it's his, her}, etc., {pigeon) }.
pigeon breast	0.
	syl	pi+geon breast
	pos	n.
	def	a deformity of the chest characterized by an abnormal protrusion of the breastbone, caused by rickets or by obstructed breathing during infancy. Also called: {chicken breast}.
pigeon hawk	0.
	syl	pi+geon hawk
	pos	n.
	def	the North American variety of the merlin.
pigeon-livered	alt
	head	pigeon-hearted
	or	pigeon-hearted
	syl	pi:geon-liv:ered
	pos	adj.
pigeon-hearted	0.
	or	pigeon-livered
	syl	pi:geon-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	of a timid or fearful disposition.
pigeonhole	1.
	syl	pi:geon+hole
	pron	<1piJin2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small compartment for papers, letters, etc., as in a bureau.
pigeonhole	2.
	syl	pi:geon+hole
	pron	<1piJin2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole or recess in a dovecote for pigeons to nest in.
pigeonhole	3.
	syl	pi:geon+hole
	pron	<1piJin2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a category or classification.
pigeonhole	4.
	syl	pi:geon+hole
	pron	<1piJin2h*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put aside or defer.
pigeonhole	5.
	syl	pi:geon+hole
	pron	<1piJin2h*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to classify or categorize, esp. in a rigid manner.
pigeon pea	0.
	syl	pi+geon pea
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dhal} }.
pigeon-toed	0.
	syl	pi:geon-toed
	pos	adj.
	def	having the toes turned inwards.
pigeonwing	0.
	syl	pi:geon+wing
	pron	<1piJin2wiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a fancy step in dancing in which the feet are clapped together.
pigface	0.
	syl	pig+face
	pron	<1pig2fAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a creeping succulent plant of the genus having bright-coloured flowers and red fruits and often grown for ornament: family
pigfish	infl
	or	pigfishes
	syl	pig+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pigfishes	infl
	head	pigfish
	or	pigfish
	syl	pig+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pigfish	1.
	syl	pig+fish
	pron	<1pig2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hogfish}. any of several grunts, esp. of the North American Atlantic coast.
pigfish	2.
	syl	pig+fish
	pron	<1pig2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several wrasses, such as ({giant pigfish}) , that occur around the Great Barrier Reef.
piggeries	infl
	head	piggery
	syl	pig+ger:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piggery	1.
	syl	pig+ger:y
	pron	<1pig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where pigs are kept and reared.
piggery	2.
	syl	pig+ger:y
	pron	<1pig*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	great greediness; piggishness.
piggin	ety	C16: origin unknown
piggin	0.
	syl	pig+gin
	pron	<1pigin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wooden bucket or tub. Also called: {pipkin}.
piggish	1.
	syl	pig+gish
	pron	<1pigiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a pig, esp. in appetite or manners.
piggish	2.
	syl	pig+gish
	pron	<1pigiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	obstinate or mean.
piggishly	sub
	head	piggish
	syl	pig+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
piggishness	sub
	head	piggish
	syl	pig+gish+ness
	pos	n.
Lester (Keith) 	infl
	head	Piggott
	syl	Les:ter (Keith) .
	pos	n.
Piggott	0.
	syl	Pig:gott
	pron	<1pig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935. English flat-racing jockey: by 1977 he had won the Derby eight times.
piggies	infl
	head	piggy
	syl	pig+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piggy	1.
	syl	pig+gy
	pron	<1pigi>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for a pig, esp. a piglet.
piggy	2.
	syl	pig+gy
	pron	<1pigi>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for toe or, sometimes, finger.
piggier	infl
	head	piggy
	syl	pig+gi+er
	pos	adj.
piggiest	infl
	head	piggy
	syl	pig+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
piggy	3.
	syl	pig+gy
	pron	<1pigi>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {piggish}.
pickaback	alt
	head	piggyback
	or	piggyback
	syl	pick:a+back
	pron	<1pik*2b@k>
	pos	n.
piggyback	1.a.
	or	pickaback
	syl	pig:gy+back
	pron	<1pigi2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a ride on the back and shoulders of another person.
piggyback	1.b.
	or	pickaback
	syl	pig:gy+back
	pron	<1pigi2b@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a piggyback ride.
piggyback	2.
	or	pickaback
	syl	pig:gy+back
	pron	<1pigi2b@k>
	pos	adv.
	def	on the back and shoulders of another person.
piggy bank	0.
	syl	pig+gy bank
	pos	n.
	def	a child's coin bank shaped like a pig with a slot for coins.
pig-headed	0.
	syl	pig-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	stupidly stubborn.
pig-headedly	sub
	head	pig-headed
	syl	pig-2head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
pig-headedness	sub
	head	pig-headed
	syl	pig-2head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
pig iron	0.
	syl	pig i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	crude iron produced in a blast furnace and poured into moulds in preparation for making wrought iron, steels, alloys, etc.
Pig Latin	0.
	syl	Pig Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	a secret language used by children in which any consonants at the beginning of a word are placed at the end, followed by for example becomes
piglet	0.
	syl	pig+let
	pron	<1piglit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young pig.
pigmeat	0.
	syl	pig+meat
	pron	<1pig2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {pork, ham}, or {bacon}.
pigment	ety	C14: from Latin pigmentum, from pingere to paint
pigment	1.
	syl	pig+ment
	pron	<1pigm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance occurring in plant or animal tissue and producing a characteristic colour, such as chlorophyll in green plants and haemoglobin in red blood.
pigment	2.
	syl	pig+ment
	pron	<1pigm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance used to impart colour.
pigment	3.
	syl	pig+ment
	pron	<1pigm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a powder that is mixed with a liquid to give a paint, ink, etc.
pigmentary	sub
	head	pigment
	syl	pig+men+tar:y
	pos	adj.
pigmentation	1.
	syl	pig+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2pigm*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	coloration in plants, animals, or man caused by the presence of pigments.
pigmentation	2.
	syl	pig+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2pigm*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the deposition of pigment in animals, plants, or man.
Pigmies	infl
	head	Pigmy
	syl	Pig+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pigmy	0.
	syl	Pig+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Pygmy}.
pignut	1.
	syl	pig+nut
	pron	<1pig2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hognut}.
pignut	1.a.
	syl	pig+nut
	pron	<1pig2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the bitter nut of any of several North American hickory trees, esp. ({brown hickory}) .
pignut	1.b.
	syl	pig+nut
	pron	<1pig2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the trees bearing such a nut.
pignut	2.
	syl	pig+nut
	pron	<1pig2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {earthnut}.
pigpen	0.
	syl	pig+pen
	pron	<1pig2pen>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pigsty}.
Bay of	infl
	head	Pigs
	syl	Bay of.
	pos	n.
Pigs	0.
	syl	Pigs
	pron	<pigz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Bay of Pigs}.
pig's ear	1.
	syl	pig's ear
	pos	n.
	qual	Cockney rhyming slang.
	def	beer.
pig's ear	2.
	syl	pig's ear
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been badly or clumsily done; a botched job (esp. in the phrase {make a pig's ear of (something}) .
pig's fry	0.
	syl	pig's fry
	pos	n.
	def	the heart, liver, lights, and sweetbreads of a pig cooked, esp. fried, together.
pigskin	1.
	syl	pig+skin
	pron	<1pig2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of the domestic pig.
pigskin	2.
	syl	pig+skin
	pron	<1pig2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	leather made of this skin.
pigskin	3.
	syl	pig+skin
	pron	<1pig2skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a football.
pigskin	4.
	syl	pig+skin
	pron	<1pig2skin>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of pigskin.
pigstick	0.
	syl	pig+stick
	pron	<1pig2stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. in India
	def	to hunt and spear wild boar, esp. from horseback.
pigsticker	sub
	head	pigstick
	syl	pig+2stick+er
	pos	n.
pigsticking	0.
	syl	pig+stick+ing
	pron	<1pig2stikiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of hunting wild boar.
pigpen	alt
	head	pigsty
	or	pigsty
	syl	pig+pen
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pigsties	infl
	head	pigsty
	syl	pig+sties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pigsty	1.
	or	pigpen
	syl	pig+sty
	pron	<1pig2stI>
	pos	n.
	def	a pen for pigs; sty.
pigsty	2.
	or	pigpen
	syl	pig+sty
	pron	<1pig2stI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dirty or untidy place.
pigswill	0.
	syl	pig+swill
	pron	<1pig2swil>
	pos	n.
	def	waste food or other edible matter fed to pigs. Also called: {pig's wash}.
pigtail	1.
	syl	pig+tail
	pron	<1pig2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a bunch of hair or one of two bunches on either side of the face, worn loose or plaited.
pigtail	2.
	syl	pig+tail
	pron	<1pig2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a twisted roll of tobacco.
pigtailed	sub
	head	pigtail
	syl	pig+2tailed
	pos	adj.
pigweed	1.
	syl	pig+weed
	pron	<1pig2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {redroot}. any of several coarse North American amaranthaceous weeds of the genus esp. having hair leaves and green flowers.
pigweed	2.
	syl	pig+weed
	pron	<1pig2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {fat hen}.
pika	ety	C19: from Tungusic piika 
pika	0.
	syl	pi:ka
	pron	<1pIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any burrowing lagomorph mammal of the family of mountainous regions of North America and Asia, having short rounded ears, a rounded body, and rudimentary tail. Also called: {cony}.
pike	ety	C14: short for pikefish, from Old English p*_ic point, with reference to the shape of its jaw
pikes	alt
	head	pike
	or	pike
	syl	pikes.
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pike	H1.1.
	or	pikes
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of several large predatory freshwater teleost fishes of the genus esp. ({northern pike}) , having a broad flat snout, strong teeth, and an elongated body covered with small scales: family
pike	H1.2.
	or	pikes
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar fishes.
pike	ety	Old English p*_ic point, of obscure origin
pike	H2.1.
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval weapon consisting of a metal spearhead joined to a long pole, the pikestaff.
pike	H2.2.
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or spike.
pike	H2.3.
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stab or pierce using a pike.
pike	H3.0.
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for { {turnpike} (senses 1, 2)}.
pike	ety	Old English p*_ic, of obscure origin
pike	H4.0.
	syl	pike
	pron	<pIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a pointed or conical hill.
pikelet	ety	C18: from Welsh bara pyglyd pitchy bread
pikelet	0.
	syl	pike+let
	pron	<1pIklit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a type of crumpet.
pikemen	infl
	head	pikeman
	syl	pike+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pikeman	0.
	syl	pike+man
	pron	<1pIkm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a soldier armed with a pike.
pikeperch	infl
	or	pikeperches
	syl	pike+perch
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pikeperches	infl
	head	pikeperch
	or	pikeperch
	syl	pike+perch:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pikeperch	0.
	syl	pike+perch
	pron	<1pIk2pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pikelike freshwater teleost fishes of the genera (or such as of Europe: family (perches).
piker	ety	C19: perhaps related to #7pike %3
piker	1.
	syl	pik+er
	pron	<1pIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a wild bullock.
piker	2.
	syl	pik+er
	pron	<1pIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a lazy person; shirker.
Pikes Peak	0.
	syl	Pikes Peak
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Colorado, in the Rockies. Height: 4300 m (14109 ft.).
pikestaff	0.
	syl	pike+staff
	pron	<1pIk2sta:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooden handle of a pike.
pilaster	ety	C16: from French pilastre, from Latin p*_ila pillar
pilaster	0.
	syl	pi+las+ter
	pron	<pi1l@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow rectangular column attached to the face of a wall.
pilastered	sub
	head	pilaster
	syl	pi+1las+tered
	pos	adj.
Pontius	infl
	head	Pilate
	syl	Pon:tius
	pron	<1ponS*s>, <1ponti*s>
	pos	n.
Pilate	0.
	syl	Pi:late
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Roman procurator of Judaea (??26-??36 #7a.d.) #7, who ordered the crucifixion of Jesus.
Pilatus	0.
	syl	Pi+la+tus
	pron	German <pi1la:tus>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Switzerland, in Unterwalden canton: derives its name from the legend that the body of Pontius Pilate lay in a former lake on the mountain. Height: 2122 m (6962 ft.).
pilau	ety	C17: from Turkish pil*_aw, from Persian
pilaf	infl
	head	pilau
	syl	pil+af
	pron	<1pil@f>
	pos	n.
pilaff	infl
	head	pilau
	syl	pil+aff
	pron	<1pil@f>
	pos	n.
pilao	infl
	head	pilau
	or	pilaw
	syl	pi+lao
	pron	<pi1lau>
	pos	n.
pilaw	infl
	head	pilau
	or	pilao
	syl	pi+law
	pron	<pi1lc:>
	pos	n.
pilau	0.
	syl	pi+lau
	pron	<pi1lau>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish originating from the East, consisting of rice flavoured with spices and cooked in stock, to which meat, poultry, or fish may be added.
pilch	ety	C17: from Old English pylce a garment made of skin and fur, from Late Latin pellicia, from Latin pellis fur
pilch	0.
	syl	pilch
	pron	<pilC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
	def	an infant's outer garment.
pilchard	ety	C16 pylcher, of obscure origin
pilchard	0.
	syl	pil+chard
	pron	<1pilC*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a European food fish, (or with a rounded body covered with large scales: family (herrings).
Pilcomayo	0.
	syl	Pil+co+ma+yo
	pron	Spanish <2pilko1majo>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central South America, rising in W central Bolivia and flowing southeast, forming the border between Argentina and Paraguay, to the Paraguay River at Asunci*'on. Length: about 1600 km (1000 miles).
pile	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin p*_ila stone pier
pile	H1.1.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of objects laid on top of one another or of other material stacked vertically; heap; mound.
pile	H1.2.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large amount of money (esp. in the phrase {make a pile) }.
pile	H1.3.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large amount.
	exam	1	a pile of work.
pile	H1.4.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {pyre}.
pile	H1.5.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a large building or group of buildings.
pile	H1.6.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a structure of uranium and a moderator used for producing atomic energy; nuclear reactor.
pile	H1.7.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	an arrangement of wrought-iron bars that are to be heated and worked into a single bar.
pile	H1.8.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of an arrow.
pile	H1.9.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to collect or be collected into or as if into a pile.
	exam	1	snow piled up in the drive.
pile	H1.10.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in, into, off, out, etc.
	def	to move in a group, esp. in a hurried or disorganized manner.
	exam	1	to pile off the bus.
pile arms	11.
	head	pile
	syl	pile arms.
	def	to prop a number of rifles together, muzzles together and upwards, butts forming the base.
pile it on	12.
	head	pile
	syl	pile it on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exaggerate. {~} See also {pile up}.
pile	ety	Old English p*_il, from Latin p*_ilum 
pile	H2.1.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a long column of timber, concrete, or steel that is driven into the ground to provide a foundation for a structure.
pile	H2.2.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary shaped like a wedge, usually displayed point downwards.
pile	H2.3.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive (piles) into the ground.
pile	H2.4.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or support (a structure) with piles.
pile	ety	C15: from Anglo-Norman pyle, from Latin pilus hair
pile	H3.1.a.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the yarns in a fabric that stand up or out from the weave, as in carpeting, velvet, etc.
pile	H3.1.b.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of these yarns.
pile	H3.2.
	syl	pile
	pron	<pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	soft fine hair, fur, wool, etc.
pileate	ety	C18: from Latin p*_ile*_atus wearing a felt cap, from #7pileus 
pileated	alt
	head	pileate
	or	pileate
	syl	pi+le:at+ed
	pron	<1pIli2Atid>, <1pil->
	pos	adj.
pileate	1.
	or	pileated
	syl	pi+le:ate
	pron	<1pIliit>, <-2At>, <1pil->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	having a crest.
pileate	2.
	or	pileated
	syl	pi+le:ate
	pron	<1pIliit>, <-2At>, <1pil->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany
	def	having a pileus.
pile-driver	1.
	syl	pile-driv:er
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that drives piles into the ground either by repeatedly allowing a heavy weight to fall on the head of the pile or by using a steam hammer.
pile-driver	2.
	syl	pile-driv:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a forceful punch or kick.
pileous	ety	C19: ultimately from Latin pilus a hair
pileous	1.
	syl	pi+le:ous
	pron	<1pIli*s>, <1pil->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	hairy.
pileous	2.
	syl	pi+le:ous
	pron	<1pIli*s>, <1pil->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to hair.
piles	ety	C15: from Latin pilae balls (referring to the appearance of external piles)
piles	0.
	syl	piles
	pron	<pIlz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a nontechnical name for {haemorrhoids}.
pile shoe	0.
	syl	pile shoe
	pos	n.
	def	an iron casting shaped to a point and fitted to a lower end of a wooden or concrete pile. Also called: {shoe}.
pileum	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin #7pileus 
pilea	infl
	head	pileum
	syl	pi+le:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pileum	0.
	syl	pi+le:um
	pron	<1pIli*m>, <1pil->
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a bird's head from the base of the bill to the occiput.
pile up	1.
	syl	pile up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to gather or be gathered in a pile; accumulate.
pile up	2.
	syl	pile up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to crash or cause to crash. {~} {pile-up}.
pile up	3.
	syl	pile up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a multiple collision of vehicles.
pileus	ety	C18: (botanical use) New Latin, from Latin: felt cap
pilei	infl
	head	pileus
	syl	pi+le:i
	pron	<-li2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pileus	0.
	syl	pi+le:us
	pron	<1pIli*s>, <1pil->
	pos	n.
	def	the upper cap-shaped part of a mushroom or similar spore-producing body.
pilewort	0.
	syl	pile+wort
	pron	<1pIl2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants, such as lesser celandine, thought to be effective in treating piles.
pilfer	ety	C14 pylfre (n.) from Old French pelfre booty; see #7pelf 
pilfer	0.
	syl	pil+fer
	pron	<1pilf*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steal (minor items), esp. in small quantities.
pilferer	sub
	head	pilfer
	syl	pil+fer+er
	pos	n.
pilferage	1.
	syl	pil+fer+age
	pron	<1pilf*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of stealing small quantities or articles.
pilferage	2.
	syl	pil+fer+age
	pron	<1pilf*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount so stolen.
pilgarlic	ety	C16: literally, peeled garlic
pilgarlic	1.
	syl	pil+gar:lic
	pron	<pil1ga:lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a bald head or a man with a bald head.
pilgarlic	2.
	syl	pil+gar:lic
	pron	<pil1ga:lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a pitiable person.
pilgrim	ety	C12: from Proven*,cal pelegrin, from Latin peregr*_inus foreign, from per through+ ager field, land; see #7peregrine 
pilgrim	1.
	syl	pil+grim
	pron	<1pilgrim>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who undertakes a journey to a sacred place as an act of religious devotion.
pilgrim	2.
	syl	pil+grim
	pron	<1pilgrim>
	pos	n.
	def	any wayfarer.
pilgrimage	1.
	syl	pil+grim+age
	pron	<1pilgrimiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey to a shrine or other sacred place.
pilgrimage	2.
	syl	pil+grim+age
	pron	<1pilgrimiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey or long search made for exalted or sentimental reasons.
pilgrimage	3.
	syl	pil+grim+age
	pron	<1pilgrimiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a pilgrimage.
Pilgrimage of Grace	0.
	syl	Pil+grim+age of Grace
	pos	n.
	def	a rebellion in 1536 in N England against the Reformation and Henry VIII's government.
Pilgrims	alt
	head	Pilgrim Fathers
	or	Pilgrim Fathers
	syl	Pil+grims
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pilgrim Fathe	infl
	head	Pilgrim Fathers
	syl	Pil+grim Fa+the.
	pos	n.
Pilgrim Fathers	0.
	or	Pilgrims
	syl	Pil+grim Fa+thers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the English Puritans who sailed on the Mayflower to New England, where they founded Plymouth Colony in SE Massachusetts (1620).
pili	ety	from Tagalog
pilis	infl
	head	pili
	syl	pi:lis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pili	1.
	syl	pi:li
	pron	<pi1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a burseraceous Philippine tree, with edible seeds resembling almonds.
pili	2.
	syl	pi:li
	pron	<pi1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pili nut}. the seed of this tree.
piliferous	1.
	syl	pi+lif+er+ous
	pron	<pI1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants or their parts
	def	bearing or ending in a hair or hairs.
piliferous	2.
	syl	pi+lif+er+ous
	pron	<pI1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating the outer layer of root epidermis, which bears the root hairs.
piliform	0.
	syl	pil:i+form
	pron	<1pili2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	resembling a long hair.
piling	1.
	syl	pil+ing
	pron	<1pIliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of driving piles.
piling	2.
	syl	pil+ing
	pron	<1pIliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of piles.
piling	3.
	syl	pil+ing
	pron	<1pIliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure formed of piles.
P'ilion	0.
	syl	P*'i+lion
	pron	<1piljcn>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Pelion}.
pill	ety	C15: from Middle Flemish pille, from Latin pilula a little ball, from pila ball
pill	H1.1.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spherical or ovoid mass of a medicinal substance, intended to be swallowed whole.
the	2.
	head	pill
	syl	the.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an oral contraceptive.
pill	H1.3.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	n.
	def	something unpleasant that must be endured (esp. in the phrase {bitter pill to swallow) }.
pill	H1.4.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a ball or disc.
pill	H1.5.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an unpleasant or boring person.
pill	H1.6.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give pills to.
pill	H1.7.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make pills of.
pill	H1.8.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form into small balls.
pill	H1.9.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to blackball.
pill	ety	Old English pilian, from Latin pil*_are to strip
pill	H2.1.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to peel or skin (some?!thing).
pill	H2.2.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to pillage or plunder (a place, etc.).
pill	H2.3.
	syl	pill
	pron	<pil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obso?!lete.
	def	to make or become bald.
pillage	ety	C14: via Old French from piller to despoil, probably from peille rag, from Latin p*_ileus felt cap
pillage	1.
	syl	pil+lage
	pron	<1piliJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rob (a town, village, etc.) of (booty or spoils), esp. during a war.
pillage	2.
	syl	pil+lage
	pron	<1piliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pillaging.
pillage	3.
	syl	pil+lage
	pron	<1piliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something obtained by pillaging; booty.
pillager	sub
	head	pillage
	syl	pil+lag+er
	pos	n.
pillar	ety	C13: from Old French pilier, from Latin p*_ila; see #7pile %1
pillar	1.
	syl	pil+lar
	pron	<1pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an upright structure of stone, brick, metal, etc. that supports a superstructure or is used for ornamentation.
pillar	2.
	syl	pil+lar
	pron	<1pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in shape or function.
	exam	1	a pillar of stones;
	exam	2	a pillar of smoke.
pillar	3.
	syl	pil+lar
	pron	<1pil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prominent supporter.
	exam	1	a pillar of the Church.
from pillar to post	4.
	head	pillar
	syl	from pillar to post.
	def	from one place to another.
pillar	5.
	syl	pil+lar
	pron	<1pil*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support with or as if with pillars.
pillar box	1.
	syl	pil+lar box
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a red pillar-shaped public letter box situated on a pavement. {~} {pil@.lar-box}.
pillar box	2.
	syl	pil+lar box
	pos	n.
	def	characteristic of a pillar box (in the phrase {pillar-box red) }.
Pillars of Hercules	0.
	syl	Pil+lars of Her:cu:les
	pos	n.
	def	the two promontories at the E end of the Strait of Gibraltar: the Rock of Gibraltar on the European side and the Jebel Musa on the African side; according to legend, formed by Hercules.
pillbox	1.
	syl	pill+box
	pron	<1pil2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box for pills.
pillbox	2.
	syl	pill+box
	pron	<1pil2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosed fortified emplacement, usually made of reinforced concrete.
pillbox	3.
	syl	pill+box
	pron	<1pil2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round hat, now worn esp. by women.
pill bug	0.
	syl	pill bug
	pos	n.
	def	any of various woodlice of the genera and capable of rolling up into a ball when disturbed.
pillion	ety	C16: from Gaelic; compare Scottish pillean, Irish pill*_in couch; related to Latin pellis skin
pillion	1.
	syl	pil+lion
	pron	<1pilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat or place behind the rider of a motorcycle, scooter, horse, etc.
pillion	2.
	syl	pil+lion
	pron	<1pilj*n>
	pos	adv.
	def	on a pillion.
	exam	1	to ride pillion.
pilliwinks	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
pilliwinks	0.
	syl	pil+li+winks
	pron	<1pili2wiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval instrument of torture for the fingers and thumbs.
pillory	ety	C13: from Anglo-Latin pillorium, from Old French pilori, of uncertain origin; related to Proven*,cal espillori 
pillories	infl
	head	pillory
	syl	pil+lo+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pillory	1.
	syl	pil+lo+ry
	pron	<1pil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden framework into which offenders were formerly locked by the neck and wrists and exposed to public abuse and ridicule.
pillory	2.
	syl	pil+lo+ry
	pron	<1pil*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	exposure to public scorn or abuse.
pillories	infl
	head	pillory
	syl	pil+lo+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pillorying	infl
	head	pillory
	syl	pil+lo+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pilloried	infl
	head	pillory
	syl	pil+lo+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pillory	3.
	syl	pil+lo+ry
	pron	<1pil*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to public scorn or ridicule.
pillory	4.
	syl	pil+lo+ry
	pron	<1pil*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punish by putting in a pillory.
pillow	ety	Old English pylwe, from Latin pulv*_inus cushion; compare German Pf*"uhl 
pillow	1.
	syl	pil+low
	pron	<1pil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth case stuffed with feathers, foam rubber, etc., used to support the head, esp. during sleep.
pillow	2.
	syl	pil+low
	pron	<1pil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cushion}. a padded cushion or board on which pillow lace is made.
pillow	3.
	syl	pil+low
	pron	<1pil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	anything like a pillow in shape or function.
pillow	4.
	syl	pil+low
	pron	<1pil*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rest (one's head) on or as if on a pillow.
pillow	5.
	syl	pil+low
	pron	<1pil*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as a pillow for.
pillow block	0.
	syl	pil+low block
	pos	n.
	def	a block, such as a simple journal, that supports a shaft.
pillowslip	alt
	head	pillowcase
	or	pillowcase
	syl	pil:low+slip
	pron	<1pil*u2slip>
	pos	n.
pillowcase	0.
	or	pillowslip
	syl	pil:low+case
	pron	<1pil*u2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a removable washable cover of cotton, linen, nylon, etc., for a pillow.
pillow lace	0.
	syl	pil+low lace
	pos	n.
	def	lace made by winding thread around bobbins on a padded cushion or board. Compare {point lace}.
pillow sham	0.
	syl	pil+low sham
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a decorative cover for a bed pillow.
pills	0.
	syl	pills
	pron	<pilz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	another word for {testicles}.
pillwort	ety	C19: from #7pill %1+#7wort 
pillwort	0.
	syl	pill+wort
	pron	<1pil2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian water fern, with globular spore-producing bodies.
pilocarpine	ety	C19: from New Latin Pilocarpus genus name, from Greek pilos hair+ karpos fruit
pilocarpin	alt
	head	pilocarpine
	or	pilocarpine
	syl	pi+lo+car+pin
	pron	<2pIl*u1ka:pin>
	pos	n.
pilocarpine	0.
	or	pilocarpin
	syl	pi+lo+car+pine
	pron	<2pIl*u1ka:pIn>, <-pin>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid extracted from the leaves of the jaborandi tree, formerly used to induce sweating. Formula: C\1\1H\1\6N\2O\2.
P'ilos	0.
	syl	P*'i+los
	pron	<1pilcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Pylos}.
pilose	ety	C18: from Latin pil*_osus, from pilus hair
pilose	0.
	syl	pi+lose
	pron	<1pIl*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with fine soft hairs.
	exam	1	pilose leaves.
pilosity	sub
	head	pilose
	syl	pi+los+i:ty
	pron	<pI1lositi>
	pos	n.
pilot	ety	C16: from French pilote, from Medieval Latin pilotus, ultimately from Greek p*_edon oar; related to Greek pous foot
pilot	1.a.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is qualified to operate an aircraft or spacecraft in flight.
pilot	1.b.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pilot error.
pilot	2.a.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is qualified to steer or guide a ship into or out of a port, river mouth, etc.
pilot	2.b.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pilot ship.
pilot	3.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who steers a ship.
pilot	4.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a leader or guide.
pilot	5.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a guide, often consisting of a tongue or dowel, used to assist in joining two mating parts together.
pilot	6.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a plug gauge for measuring an internal diameter.
pilot	7.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a colour test strip accompanying black-and-white rushes from colour originals.
pilot	8.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an experimental programme on radio or television.
pilot	9.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pilot film}.
pilot	10.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	used in or serving as a test or trial.
	exam	1	a pilot project.
pilot	11.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	serving as a guide.
	exam	1	a pilot beacon.
pilot	12.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as pilot of.
pilot	13.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control the course of.
pilot	14.
	syl	pi+lot
	pron	<1pIl*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide or lead (a project, people, etc.).
pilotage	1.
	syl	pi+lot+age
	pron	<1pIl*tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of piloting an aircraft or ship.
pilotage	2.
	syl	pi+lot+age
	pron	<1pIl*tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a pilot's fee.
pilotage	3.
	syl	pi+lot+age
	pron	<1pIl*tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the navigation of an aircraft by the observation of ground features and use of charts.
pilot balloon	0.
	syl	pi+lot bal+loon
	pos	n.
	def	a meteorological balloon used to observe air currents.
pilot biscuit	0.
	syl	pi+lot bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {hardtack}.
pilot cloth	0.
	syl	pi+lot cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a type of thick blue cloth used to make sailor's coats, etc.
pilot engine	0.
	syl	pi+lot en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a locomotive that clears or tests the way ahead for a train engine.
pilot film	0.
	syl	pi+lot film
	pos	n.
	def	a film of short duration serving as a guide to a projected series.
pilot fish	1.
	syl	pi+lot fish
	pos	n.
	def	a small carangid fish, of tropical and subtropical seas, marked with dark vertical bands: often accompanies sharks and other large fishes.
pilot fish	2.
	syl	pi+lot fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related fishes.
pilot house	0.
	syl	pi+lot house
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an enclosed structure on the bridge of a vessel from which it can be navigated; wheelhouse.
piloting	1.
	syl	pi+lot+ing
	pron	<1pIl*tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the navigational handling of a ship near land using buoys, soundings, landmarks, etc., or the finding of a ship's position by such means.
piloting	2.
	syl	pi+lot+ing
	pron	<1pIl*tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation of a pilot.
pilot lamp	0.
	syl	pi+lot lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a small light in an electric circuit or device that lights up when the circuit is closed or when certain conditions prevail.
pilot light	1.
	syl	pi+lot light
	pos	n.
	def	a small auxiliary flame that ignites the main burner of a gas appliance when the control valve opens.
pilot light	2.
	syl	pi+lot light
	pos	n.
	def	a small electric light used as an indicator.
pilot officer	0.
	syl	pi+lot of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	the most junior commissioned rank in the British Royal Air Force and in certain other air forces.
pilot whale	0.
	syl	pi+lot whale
	pos	n.
	def	any of several black toothed whales of the genus such as that occur in all seas except polar seas: family Also called: {black whale, blackfish}.
Pilsen	0.
	syl	Pil+sen
	pron	<1pilzN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Plze*vn}.
Pilsner	ety	named after P#7ilsen, where it was originally brewed
Pilsener	alt
	head	Pilsner
	or	Pilsner
	syl	Pil+sen+er
	pos	n.
Pilsner	0.
	or	Pilsener
	syl	Pils+ner
	pron	<1pilzn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pale beer with a strong flavour of hops.
J'ozef	infl
	head	Pilsudski
	syl	J*'o:zef
	pron	<1juzef>
	pos	n.
Pilsudski	0.
	syl	Pil:sud:ski
	pron	Polish <piw1sutski>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1935, Polish nationalist leader and statesman; president (1918-21) and premier (1926-28; 1930).
Piltdown man	0.
	syl	Pilt+down man
	pron	<1pilt2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	an advanced hominid postulated from fossil bones found in Sussex in 1912, but shown by modern dating methods in 1953 to be a hoax.
pilule	ety	C16: via French from Latin pilula little ball, from pila ball
pilule	0.
	syl	pil+ule
	pron	<1pilju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pill.
pilular	sub
	head	pilule
	syl	pil:u+lar
	pos	adj.
pimento	ety	C17: from Spanish pimiento pepper plant, from Medieval Latin pigmenta spiced drink, from Latin pigmentum #7pigment 
pimentos	infl
	head	pimento
	syl	pi+men+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pimento	0.
	syl	pi+men+to
	pron	<pi1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {allspice} or {pimiento}.
pi meson	0.
	syl	pi me+son
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pion}.
pimiento	ety	variant of #7pimento 
pimientos	infl
	head	pimiento
	syl	pi+mien+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pimiento	0.
	syl	pi+mien+to
	pron	<pi1mjent*u>, <-1men->
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish pepper, with a red fruit used raw in salads, cooked as a vegetable, and as a stuffing for green olives. Also called: {pimento}.
pimp	ety	C17: of unknown origin
pimp	H1.1.
	syl	pimp
	pron	<pimp>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who solicits for a prostitute or brothel and lives off the earnings.
pimp	H1.2.
	syl	pimp
	pron	<pimp>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who procures sexual gratification for another; procurer; pander.
pimp	H1.3.
	syl	pimp
	pron	<pimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a pimp.
pimp	ety	of unknown origin
	infl
	head	pimp
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
pimp	H2.1.
	syl	pimp
	pron	<pimp>
	pos	n.
	def	a spy or informer. {~}
pimp	H2.2.
	syl	pimp
	pron	<pimp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to inform (on).
pimpernel	ety	C15: from Old French pimpernelle, ultimately from Latin piper #7pepper ; compare Old English pipeneale 
pimpernel	1.
	syl	pim+per+nel
	pron	<1pimp*2nel>, <-nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the primulaceous genus such as the scarlet pimpernel, typically having small star-shaped flowers.
pimpernel	2.
	syl	pim+per+nel
	pron	<1pimp*2nel>, <-nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants, such as ({yellow pimpernel}) .
pimple	ety	C14: related to Old English pipilian to break out in spots; compare Latin papula pimple
pimple	0.
	syl	pim+ple
	pron	<1pimpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round usually inflamed swelling of the skin.
pimpled	sub
	head	pimple
	syl	pim+pled
	pos	adj.
pimply	sub
	head	pimple
	syl	pim+ply
	pos	adj.
pimpliness	sub
	head	pimple
	syl	pim+pli+ness
	pos	n.
pin	ety	Old English pinn; related to Old High German pfinn, Old Norse pinni nail
pin	1.a.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a short stiff straight piece of wire pointed at one end and either rounded or having a flattened head at the other: used mainly for fastening pieces of cloth, paper, etc., esp. temporarily.
pin	1.b.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	pinhole.
pin	2.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cotter pin, hairpin, panel pin, rolling pin}, or {safety pin}.
pin	3.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental brooch, esp. a narrow one.
pin	4.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a badge worn fastened to the clothing by a pin.
pin	5.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	something of little or no importance (esp. in the phrase {not care} or {give a pin (for}) ) {}.
pin	6.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a peg or dowel.
pin	7.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a pin in shape, function, etc.
pin	8.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various bowling games
	def	a usually club-shaped wooden object set up in groups as a target.
pin	9.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {safety pin}. a clip on a hand grenade that prevents its detonation until removed or released.
pin	10.a.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	See {belaying pin}.
pin	10.b.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	the axle of a sheave.
pin	10.c.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	the sliding closure for a shackle.
pin	11.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a metal tuning peg on a piano, the end of which inserted into a detachable key by means of which it is turned.
pin	12.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a metal rod, esp. of stainless steel, for holding together adjacent ends of broken or fractured bones during healing.
pin	13.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a position in which a piece is pinned against a more valuable piece or the king.
pin	14.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the flagpole marking the hole on a green.
pin	15.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	the cylindrical part of a key that enters a lock.
pin	16.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	a position in which a person is held tight or immobile, esp. with both shoulders touching the ground.
pin	17.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a dovetail tenon used to make a dovetail joint.
pin	18.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a miniature beer cask containing 4@2#800636 gallons.
pin	19.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	legs.
pins	infl
	head	pin
	syl	pins
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pinning	infl
	head	pin
	syl	pin+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pinned	infl
	head	pin
	syl	pinned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pin	20.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach, hold, or fasten with or as if with a pin or pins.
pin	21.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfix with a pin, spear, etc.
pin	22.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to place (the blame for something).
	exam	1	he pinned the charge on his accomplice.
pin	23.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to cause (an enemy piece) to be effectively immobilized by attacking it with a queen, rook, or bishop so that moving it would reveal a check or expose a more valuable piece to capture.
pin	24.
	syl	pin
	pron	<pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {underpin}. to support (masonry, etc.), as by driving in wedges over a beam. {~} See also {pin down}.
pinaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin p*_inus a pine
pinaceous	0.
	syl	pi+na+ceous
	pron	<pI1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of conifers with needle-like leaves: includes pine, spruce, fir, larch, and cedar.
pina cloth	ety	C19: from Spanish pi?~na pineapple
pina cloth	0.
	syl	pi:?~na cloth
	pron	<1pEnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine fabric made from the fibres of the pineapple leaf.
pinafore	ety	C18: from #7pin+afore 
pinafore	1.
	syl	pin:a+fore
	pron	<1pin*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an apron, esp. one with a bib.
pinafore	2.
	syl	pin:a+fore
	pron	<1pin*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an overdress buttoning at the back.
pinafore dress	0.
	syl	pin:a+fore dress
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless dress worn over a blouse or sweater. U.S. name: {jumper}.
Pinar del R'io	0.
	syl	Pi+nar del R*'i:o
	pron	Spanish <pi1nar> <DAl> <1rio>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Cuba: tobacco industry. Pop.: 73200 (1970).
pinaster	ety	C16: from Latin: wild pine, from p*_inus pine
pinaster	0.
	syl	pi+nas+ter
	pron	<pI1n@st*>, <pi->
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean pine tree, with paired needles and prickly cones. Also called: {maritime} (or {cluster) pinaster}.
pinball	0.a.
	syl	pin+ball
	pron	<1pin2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which the player shoots a small ball through several hazards on a table, electrically operated machine, etc.
pinball	0.b.
	syl	pin+ball
	pron	<1pin2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pinball machine.
pince-nez	ety	C19: French, literally: pinch-nose
pince-nez	infl
	syl	pince-nez.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pince-nez	0.
	syl	pince-nez
	pron	<1p@ns2nA>, <1pins->, French <p*~es1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	eyeglasses that are held in place only by means of a clip over the bridge of the nose.
pincer movement	0.
	syl	pin+cer move+ment
	pron	<1pins*>
	pos	n.
	def	a military manoeuvre in which the two flanks of an army attempt to break through the opposing army with the aim of complete encirclement.
pincers	ety	C14: from Old French pinceour, from Old French pincier to #7pinch 
pincers	1.
	syl	pin+cers
	pron	<1pins*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {pair of pincers}. a gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms with handles at one end and, at the other, curved bevelled jaws that close on the workpiece: used esp. for extracting nails.
pincers	2.
	syl	pin+cers
	pron	<1pins*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the pair or pairs of jointed grasping appendages in lobsters and certain other arthropods.
pinch	ety	C16: probably from Old Norman French pinchier (unattested); related to Old French pincier to pinch; compare Late Latin puncti*_are to prick
pinch	1.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to press (something, esp. flesh) tightly between two surfaces, esp. between a finger and thumb.
pinch	2.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to confine, squeeze, or painfully press (toes, fingers, etc.) because of lack of space.
	exam	1	these shoes pinch.
pinch	3.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause stinging pain to.
	exam	1	the cold pinched his face.
pinch	4.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make thin or drawn-looking, as from grief, lack of food, etc.
pinch	5.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to provide (oneself or another person) with meagre allowances, amounts, etc.
pinch pennies	6.
	head	pinch
	syl	pinch pennies.
	def	to live frugally because of meanness or to economize.
pinch	7.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail (a sailing vessel) so close to the wind that her sails begin to luff and she loses way.
pinch	8.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out; of a vein of ore
	def	to narrow or peter out.
pinch	9.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by off, out, or back
	def	to remove the tips of (buds, shoots, etc.) to correct or encourage growth.
pinch	10.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to steal or take without asking.
pinch	11.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrest.
pinch	12.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	def	a squeeze or sustained nip.
pinch	13.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of a substance, such as salt, that can be taken between a thumb and finger.
pinch	14.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small quantity.
pinch	15.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	sharp, painful, or extreme stress, need, etc..
	exam	1	the pinch of poverty.
pinch	16.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pinch bar}.
pinch	17.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a robbery.
pinch	18.
	syl	pinch
	pron	<pinC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a police raid or arrest.
at a pinch	19.
	head	pinch
	syl	at a pinch.
	def	if absolutely necessary.
with a pinch	20.
	head	pinch
	or	grain of salt
	syl	with a pinch
	def	without wholly believing.
pinch bar	0.
	syl	pinch bar
	pos	n.
	def	a crowbar with a lug formed on it to provide a fulcrum.
pinchbeck	ety	C18 (the alloy), C19 (something spurious): after Christopher Pinchbeck (??1670-1732), English watchmaker who invented it
pinchbeck	1.
	syl	pinch+beck
	pron	<1pinC2bek>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of copper and zinc, used as imitation gold.
pinchbeck	2.
	syl	pinch+beck
	pron	<1pinC2bek>
	pos	n.
	def	a spurious or cheap imitation; sham.
pinchbeck	3.
	syl	pinch+beck
	pron	<1pinC2bek>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of pinchbeck.
pinchbeck	4.
	syl	pinch+beck
	pron	<1pinC2bek>
	pos	adj.
	def	sham, spurious, or cheap.
pinchcock	0.
	syl	pinch+cock
	pron	<1pinC2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a clamp used to compress a flexible tube to control the flow of fluid through it.
pinch effect	0.
	syl	pinch ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the constriction of a beam of charged particles, caused by a force on each particle due to its motion in the magnetic field generated by the movement of the other particles.
pinch-hits	infl
	head	pinch-hit
	syl	pinch-hits
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
pinch-hitting	infl
	head	pinch-hit
	syl	pinch-hit:ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
pinch-hit	infl
	syl	pinch-hit.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
pinch-hit	1.
	syl	pinch-hit
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	to bat as a substitute for the scheduled batter.
pinch-hit	2.
	syl	pinch-hit
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to act as a substitute.
pinch hitter	sub
	head	pinch-hit
	syl	pinch hit+ter
	pos	n.
pinchpenny	1.
	syl	pinch+pen:ny
	pron	<1pinC2peni>
	pos	adj.
	def	niggardly; miserly.
pinchpennies	infl
	head	pinchpenny
	syl	pinch+pen:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinchpenny	2.
	syl	pinch+pen:ny
	pron	<1pinC2peni>
	pos	n.
	def	a miserly person; niggard.
Charles Cotesworth	1.
	head	Pinckney
	syl	Charles Cotes:worth.
	def	1746-1825, U.S. statesman, who was a member of the convention that framed the U.S. Constitution (1787).
Pinckney	2.
	syl	Pinck:ney
	pron	<1piGkni>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Thom@.as}. 1750-1828, U.S. soldier and politician. He was U.S. minister to Britain (1792-96) and special envoy to Spain (1795-96).
pin curl	0.
	syl	pin curl
	pos	n.
	def	a small section of hair wound in a circle and secured with a hairpin to set it in a curl.
pincushion	0.
	syl	pin+cush:ion
	pron	<1pin2kuS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small well-padded cushion in which pins are stuck ready for use.
Pindar	0.
	syl	Pin:dar
	pron	<1pind*>
	pos	n.
	def	??518-??438 #7b.c., Greek lyric poet, noted for his odes commemorating victories in the Greek games.
Pindaric	1.
	syl	Pin+dar+ic
	pron	<pin1d@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the style of Pindar.
Pindaric	2.
	syl	Pin+dar+ic
	pron	<pin1d@rik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	having a complex metrical structure, either regular or irregular.
Pindaric	3.
	syl	Pin+dar+ic
	pron	<pin1d@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pindaric ode}.
Pindaric ode	0.
	syl	Pin+dar+ic ode
	pos	n.
	def	a form of ode associated with Pindar consisting of a triple unit or groups of triple units, with a strophe and an antistrophe of identical structure followed by an epode of a different structure. Often shortened to {Pindaric}.
pindling	ety	C19: perhaps changed from spindling 
pindling	1.
	syl	pind+ling
	pron	<1pindliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect.; Western Brit.
	def	peevish or fractious.
pindling	2.
	syl	pind+ling
	pron	<1pindliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect.; U.S.
	def	sickly or puny.
pin down	1.
	syl	pin down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (someone) to make a decision or carry out a promise.
pin down	2.
	syl	pin down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to define clearly.
	exam	1	he had a vague suspicion that he couldn't quite pin down.
pin down	3.
	syl	pin down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine to a place.
	exam	1	the fallen tree pinned him down.
Pindus	0.
	syl	Pin+dus
	pron	<1pind*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in central Greece between Epirus and Thessaly. Highest peak: Mount Sm*'olikas, 2633 m (8639 ft.). Modern Greek name: {P*'in+dhos} (#!pin@d@$s).
pine	ety	Old English p*_in, from Latin p*_inus pine
pine	H1.1.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any evergreen resinous coniferous tree of the genus of the N hemisphere, with long needle-shaped leaves and brown cones: family See also {longleaf pine, nut pine, pitch pine, Scots pine}.
pine	H1.2.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any other tree or shrub of the family
pine	H1.3.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
pine	H1.4.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated plants, such as ground pine and screw pine.
pine	ety	Old English p*_inian to torture, from p*_in pain, from Medieval Latin p*_ena, from Latin poena #7pain 
pine	H2.1.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or an infinitive
	def	to feel great longing or desire; yearn.
pine	H2.2.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to become ill, feeble, or thin through worry, longing, etc.
pine	H2.3.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to mourn or grieve for.
pine	H2.4.
	syl	pine
	pron	<pIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a deep longing.
pineal	ety	C17: via French from Latin p*_inea pine cone
pineal	1.
	syl	pin+e:al
	pron	<1pini*l>, <pI1nE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a pine cone.
pineal	2.
	syl	pin+e:al
	pron	<1pini*l>, <pI1nE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pineal gland.
pineal eye	0.
	syl	pin+e:al eye
	pos	n.
	def	an outgrowth of the pineal gland that forms an eyelike structure on the top of the head in certain cold-blooded vertebrates.
body	alt
	head	pineal gland
	or	pineal gland
	syl	bod:y
	pos	n.
pineal gland	0.
	or	body
	syl	pin+e:al gland
	pos	n.
	def	a pea-sized organ in the brain, situated beneath the posterior part of the corpus callosum, that secretes melatonin into the blood stream. Technical names: {epiphysis, epiphysis cerebri}.
pineapple	ety	C14 pinappel pine cone; C17: applied to the fruit because of its appearance
pineapple	1.
	syl	pine+ap:ple
	pron	<1pIn2@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American bromeli?!aceous plant, cultivated in the tropics for its large fleshy edible fruit.
pineapple	2.
	syl	pine+ap:ple
	pron	<1pIn2@pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant, consisting of an inflorescence clustered around a fleshy axis and sur?!mounted by a tuft of leaves.
pineapple	3.
	syl	pine+ap:ple
	pron	<1pIn2@pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military slang.
	def	a hand grenade.
pineapple weed	0.
	syl	pine+ap:ple weed
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian plant, naturalized in Europe and North America, having greenish-yellow flower heads, and smelling of pineapple when crushed: family (composites).
pine cone	0.
	syl	pine cone
	pos	n.
	def	the seed-producing structure of a pine tree. See { {cone} (sense 3a)}.
pine end	0.
	syl	pine end
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	the gable or gable end of a building.
pine marten	0.
	syl	pine mar+ten
	pos	n.
	def	a marten, of N European and Asian coniferous woods, having dark brown fur with a creamy-yellow patch on the throat.
pinene	ety	C20: from #7pine %1+#7-ene 
pinene	0.
	syl	pi+nene
	pron	<1pInEn>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two isomeric terpenes, found in many essential oils and constituting the main part of oil of turpentine. The commonest structural isomer ({#Ga-pinene}) is used in the manufacture of camphor, solvents, plastics, and insecticides. Formula: C\1\0H\1\6.
pine needle	0.
	syl	pine nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fine pointed leaves of a pine.
Pinero	0.
	syl	Pi:ne:ro
	pron	<pi1ni*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur Wing}. 1855-1934, English dramatist. His works include the farce (1887) and the problem play (1893).
pineries	infl
	head	pinery
	syl	pi+ner:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinery	1.
	syl	pi+ner:y
	pron	<1pIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, esp. a hothouse, where pineapples are grown.
pinery	2.
	syl	pi+ner:y
	pron	<1pIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a forest of pine trees, esp. one cultivated for timber.
Isle of	infl
	head	Pines
	syl	Isle of.
	pos	n.
Pines	0.
	syl	Pines
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the NW Caribbean, south of Cuba: administratively part of Cuba since 1925. Chief town: Nueva Gerona. Pop.: 30103 (1970). Area: 3061 sq. km (1182 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Isla de Pinos}.
pine tar	0.
	syl	pine tar
	pos	n.
	def	a brown or black semisolid or viscous substance, produced by the destructive distillation of pine wood, used in roofing compositions, paints, medicines, etc.
pinetum	ety	C19: from Latin, from p*_inus #7pine %1
pineta	infl
	head	pinetum
	syl	pi+ne:ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinetum	0.
	syl	pi+ne:tum
	pron	<pI1nEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land where pine trees and other conifers are grown.
pinfall	0.
	syl	pin+fall
	pron	<1pin2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	another name for { {fall} (sense 48)}.
pinfeather	0.
	syl	pin+feath:er
	pron	<1pin2fe@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	a feather emerging from the skin and still enclosed in its horny sheath.
pinfish	infl
	or	pinfishes
	syl	pin+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinfishes	infl
	head	pinfish
	or	pinfish
	syl	pin+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinfish	0.
	syl	pin+fish
	pron	<1pin2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a small porgy, occurring off the SE North American coast of the Atlantic. Also called: {sailor's choice}.
pinfold	ety	Old English pundfald, from #7pound %3+{#7fold %2}
pinfold	1.a.
	syl	pin+fold
	pron	<1pin2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a pound for stray cattle.
pinfold	1.b.
	syl	pin+fold
	pron	<1pin2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a fold or pen for sheep or cattle.
pinfold	2.
	syl	pin+fold
	pron	<1pin2f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather or confine in or as if in a pinfold.
ping	ety	C19: of imitative origin &- #!ping+er n.
ping	1.
	syl	ping
	pron	<piG>
	pos	n.
	def	a short high-pitched resonant sound, as of a bullet striking metal or a sonar echo.
ping	2.
	syl	ping
	pron	<piG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make such a noise.
pingo	ety	C20: from Eskimo
pingos	infl
	head	pingo
	syl	pin+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pingo	0.
	syl	pin+go
	pron	<1piGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mound of earth or gravel formed through pressure from a layer of water trapped between newly frozen ice and underlying permafrost in Arctic regions.
Ping-Pong	0.
	syl	Ping-Pong
	pron	<1piG2poG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	another name for {table tennis}. Also called: {ping pong}.
pinguid	ety	C17: from Latin pinguis fat, rich
pinguid	0.
	syl	pin+guid
	pron	<1piGgwid>
	pos	adj.
	def	fatty, oily, or greasy; soapy.
pinguidity	sub
	head	pinguid
	syl	pin+1guid+i:ty
	pos	n.
pinhead	1.
	syl	pin+head
	pron	<1pin2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a pin.
pinhead	2.
	syl	pin+head
	pron	<1pin2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	something very small.
pinhead	3.
	syl	pin+head
	pron	<1pin2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a stupid or contemptible person.
pinheaded	0.
	syl	pin+head+ed
	pron	<1pin2hedid>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid or silly. &- {#!pin+@!head+ed+ness}
pinhole	1.
	syl	pin+hole
	pron	<1pin2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hole made with or as if with a pin.
pinhole	2.
	syl	pin+hole
	pron	<1pin2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the exact centre of an archery target, in the middle of the Gold zone.
pinhole camera	0.
	syl	pin+hole cam+er+a
	pos	n.
	def	a camera with a pinhole as an aperture instead of a lens.
pinion	ety	C15: from Old French pignon wing, from Latin pinna wing
pinion	H1.1.
	syl	pin+ion
	pron	<1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a bird's wing.
pinion	H1.2.
	syl	pin+ion
	pron	<1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a bird's wing including the flight feathers.
pinion	H1.3.
	syl	pin+ion
	pron	<1pinj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold or bind (the arms) of (a person) so as to restrain or immobilize him.
pinion	H1.4.
	syl	pin+ion
	pron	<1pinj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine or shackle.
pinion	H1.5.
	syl	pin+ion
	pron	<1pinj*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a bird) incapable of flight by removing that part of (the wing) from which the flight feathers grow.
pinion	ety	C17: from French pignon cogwheel, from Old French peigne comb, from Latin pecten comb; see #7pecten 
pinion	H2.0.
	syl	pin+ion
	pron	<1pinj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cogwheel that engages with a larger wheel or rack, which it drives or by which it is driven.
Pini'os	0.
	syl	Pi+ni*'os
	pron	<pi1njcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for the {Salambria}.
pinite	ety	C19: from German Pinit, named after the Pini mine, Schneeberg, Saxony
pinite	0.
	syl	pin+ite
	pron	<1pinIt>, <1pI->
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-green or brown mineral containing amorphous aluminium and potassium sulphates.
pink	ety	C16 (the flower), C18 (the colour): perhaps a shortening of #7pinkeye 
pink	H1.1.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours with a reddish hue that are of low to moderate saturation and can usually reflect or transmit a large amount of light; a pale reddish tint.
pink	H1.2.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	pink cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in pink.
pink	H1.3.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Old World plants of the caryophyllaceous genus such as ({garden pink}) , cultivated for their fragrant flowers. See also { {carnation} (sense 1)}.
pink	H1.4.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of other genera, such as the moss pink.
pink	H1.5.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these plants.
pink	H1.6.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest or best degree, condition, etc. (esp. in the phrases {in the pink of health, in the pink) }.
pink	H1.7.a.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a huntsman's scarlet coat.
pink	H1.7.b.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a huntsman who wears a scarlet coat.
pink	H1.8.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour pink.
pink	H1.9.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	left wing.
pink	H1.10.a.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	adj.
	def	sympathetic to or influenced by Communism.
pink	H1.10.b.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	adj.
	def	leftist or radical, esp. half-heartedly.
pink	H1.11.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a huntsman's coat
	def	scarlet or red.
pink	H1.12.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	another word for { {knock} (sense 7)}.
pinkish	sub
	head	pink
	syl	pink+ish
	pos	adj.
pink	ety	C14: perhaps of Low German origin; compare Low German pinken to peck
pink	H2.1.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prick lightly with a sword, etc.
pink	H2.2.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (leather, cloth, etc.) with a perforated or punched pattern.
pink	H2.3.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut with pinking shears.
pink	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch pinke, of obscure origin
pink	H3.0.
	syl	pink
	pron	<piGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with a narrow overhanging transom.
pink elephant	0.
	syl	pink el:e+phant
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a facetious name applied to hallucinations caused by drunkenness.
Allan	infl
	head	Pinkerton
	syl	Al:lan.
	pos	n.
Pinkerton	0.
	syl	Pink:er:ton
	pron	<1piGk*t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-84, U.S. private detective, born in Scotland. He founded the first detective agency in the U.S. (1850).
pinkeye	ety	C16: partial translation of obsolete Dutch pinck oogen small eyes
pinkeye	1.
	syl	pink+eye
	pron	<1piGk2I>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {acute conjunctivitis}. an acute contagious inflammation of the conjunctiva of the eye, characterized by redness, discharge, etc.: usually caused by bacterial infection.
pinkeye	2.
	syl	pink+eye
	pron	<1piGk2I>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {infectious keratitis}. a similar condition affecting the cornea of horses and cattle.
pink-eye	ety	C20: from a native Australian language
pink-eye	0.
	syl	pink-eye
	pron	<1piGk2I>
	def	or a holiday or celebration, esp. among Aboriginals.
Pink Floyd	0.
	syl	Pink Floyd
	pron	<flcid>
	pos	n.
	def	English rock group (formed 1966): comprising Dave Gilmour (born 1944; lead guitar and vocals; replaced Syd Barrett, born 1946, in 1968), Rick Wright (born 1945; keyboards), Roger Waters (born 1944; bass guitar), and Nick Mason (born 1945; drums). Their albums include (1968), (1970), (1973), and (1977).
pink gin	0.
	syl	pink gin
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of gin and bitters.
pinkie	ety	C19: from Dutch pinkje, diminutive of pink; compare #7pinkeye 
pinky	alt
	head	pinkie
	or	pinkie
	syl	pink:y
	pron	<1piGki>
	pos	n.
pinkies	infl
	head	pinkie
	syl	pink:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinkie	0.
	or	pinky
	syl	pink:ie
	pron	<1piGki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Scot.
	def	the little finger.
pinking shears	0.
	syl	pink+ing shears
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	scissors with a serrated edge on one or both blades, producing a wavy edge to material cut, thus preventing fraying.
pinkos	infl
	head	pinko
	or	pinkoes
	syl	pink:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinkoes	infl
	head	pinko
	or	pinkos
	syl	pink:oes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinko	0.
	syl	pink:o
	pron	<1piGk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. derogatory.
	def	a person regarded as mildly left wing.
pinkroot	1.
	syl	pink+root
	pron	<1piGk2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several loganiaceous plants of the genus esp. of the southeastern U.S., having red-and-yellow flowers and pink roots.
pinkroot	2.
	syl	pink+root
	pron	<1piGk2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdered root of this plant, used as a vermifuge.
pinkroot	3.
	syl	pink+root
	pron	<1piGk2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of onions and related plants resulting in stunted growth and shrivelled pink roots.
pink salmon	1.
	syl	pink sal+mon
	pos	n.
	def	any salmon having pale pink flesh, esp. of the Pacific Ocean.
pink salmon	2.
	syl	pink sal+mon
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of such a fish.
pink slip	0.
	syl	pink slip
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a notice of redundancy issued to an employee.
Pinkster	ety	C19: from Dutch, from an unattested West Germanic word ultimately derived from Greek pent*_ekost*_e P#7entecost 
Pinxter	alt
	head	Pinkster
	or	Pinkster
	syl	Pinx+ter
	pron	<1piGkst*>
	pos	n.
Pinkster	0.
	or	Pinxter
	syl	Pink+ster
	pron	<1piGkst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dialect word for {Whit Sunday} or {Whitsuntide}.
pin money	1.
	syl	pin mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	an allowance by a husband to his wife for personal expenditure.
pin money	2.
	syl	pin mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	money saved or earned to be used for incidental expenses.
pinna	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin: wing, feather, fin
pinnae	infl
	head	pinna
	or	pinnas
	syl	pin+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinnas	infl
	head	pinna
	or	pinnae
	syl	pin+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinna	1.
	syl	pin+na
	pron	<1pin*>
	pos	n.
	def	any leaflet of a pinnate compound leaf.
pinna	2.
	syl	pin+na
	pron	<1pin*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a feather, wing, fin, or similarly shaped part.
pinna	3.
	syl	pin+na
	pron	<1pin*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {auricle} (sense 2)}.
pinnace	ety	C16: from French pinace, apparently from Old Spanish pinaza, literally: something made of pine, ultimately from Latin p*_inus pine
pinnace	0.
	syl	pin+nace
	pron	<1pinis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various kinds of ship's tender.
pinnacle	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin pinn*_aculum a peak, from Latin pinna wing
pinnacle	1.
	syl	pin+na+cle
	pron	<1pin*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point or level, esp. of fame, success, etc.
pinnacle	2.
	syl	pin+na+cle
	pron	<1pin*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a towering peak, as of a mountain.
pinnacle	3.
	syl	pin+na+cle
	pron	<1pin*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender upright structure in the form of a cone, pyramid, or spire on the top of a buttress, gable, or tower.
pinnacle	4.
	syl	pin+na+cle
	pron	<1pin*kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set on or as if on a pinnacle.
pinnacle	5.
	syl	pin+na+cle
	pron	<1pin*kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a pinnacle or pinnacles.
pinnacle	6.
	syl	pin+na+cle
	pron	<1pin*kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crown with a pinnacle.
pinnate	ety	C18: from Latin pinn*_atus, from pinna feather
pinnated	alt
	head	pinnate
	or	pinnate
	syl	pin+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
pinnate	1.
	or	pinnated
	syl	pin+nate
	pron	<1pinAt>, <1pinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a feather in appearance.
pinnate	2.
	or	pinnated
	syl	pin+nate
	pron	<1pinAt>, <1pinit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of compound leaves
	def	having the leaflets growing opposite each other in pairs on either side of the stem.
pinnately	sub
	head	pinnate
	syl	pin+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
pinnation	sub
	head	pinnate
	syl	pin+1na+tion
	pos	n.
pinnati-	0.
	syl	pin:nat:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	pinnate or pinnately.
	exam	1	pinnatifid.
pinnatifid	0.
	syl	pin+nat:i+fid
	pron	<pi1n@tifid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	pinnately divided into lobes reaching more than half way to the midrib.
pinnatifidly	sub
	head	pinnatifid
	syl	pin+1nat:i+fid+ly
	pos	adv.
pinnatipartite	0.
	syl	pin+nat:i+par+tite
	pron	<pi2n@ti1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	pinnately divided into lobes reaching just over half way to the midrib.
pinnatiped	0.
	syl	pin+nat:i+ped
	pron	<pi1n@ti2ped>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	having lobate feet.
pinnatisect	0.
	syl	pin+nat:i+sect
	pron	<pi1n@ti2sekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	pinnately divided almost to the midrib but not into separate leaflets.
pinner	1.
	syl	pin+ner
	pron	<1pin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pins.
pinner	2.
	syl	pin+ner
	pron	<1pin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dainty apron.
pinner	3.
	syl	pin+ner
	pron	<1pin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cap with two long flaps pinned on.
pinniped	ety	C19: from New Latin pinnip*_es, from Latin pinna feather, fin+ p*_es foot
pinnipedian	alt
	head	pinniped
	or	pinniped
	syl	pin+ni+pe:di:an
	pron	<2pini1pEdi*n>
	pos	adj.
pinniped	1.
	or	pinnipedian
	syl	pin+ni+ped
	pron	<1pini2ped>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of aquatic placental mammals having a streamlined body and limbs specialized as flippers: includes seals, sea lions, and the walrus.
pinniped	2.
	or	pinnipedian
	syl	pin+ni+ped
	pron	<1pini2ped>
	pos	n.
	def	any pinniped animal. {~} Compare {fissiped}.
pinnule	ety	C16: from Latin pinnula diminutive of pinna feather
pinnula	alt
	head	pinnule
	or	pinnule
	syl	pin+nu+la
	pron	<1pinjul*>
	pos	n.
pinnules	infl
	head	pinnule
	or	pinnulae
	syl	pin+nules
	pron	<1pinju2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinnulae	infl
	head	pinnule
	or	pinnules
	syl	pin+nu+lae
	pron	<1pinju2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinnule	1.
	or	pinnula
	syl	pin+nule
	pron	<1pinju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the lobes of a leaflet of a pinnate compound leaf, which is itself pinnately divided.
pinnule	2.
	or	pinnula
	syl	pin+nule
	pron	<1pinju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any feather-like part, such as any of the arms of a sea lily.
pinnular	sub
	head	pinnule
	syl	pin+nu+lar
	pos	adj.
pinnies	infl
	head	pinny
	syl	pin+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinny	0.
	syl	pin+ny
	pron	<1pini>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's or informal name for {pinafore}.
Augusto	infl
	head	Pinochet (Ugarte)
	syl	Au:gus:to
	pron	<au1gusto>
	pos	n.
Pinochet (Ugarte)	0.
	syl	Pi:no:chet (U:gar:te)
	pron	<1pEn*2SA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, Chilean general and statesman; president of Chile since 1974, following his overthrow of Allende (1973).
pinochle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
penuchle	infl
	head	pinochle
	or	pinocle
	syl	pe+nuch+le
	pron	<1pEn^kL>
	pos	n.
pinocle	infl
	head	pinochle
	or	penuchle
	syl	pi+noc+le
	pron	<1pEn^kL>
	pos	n.
pinochle	1.
	syl	pi+noch+le
	pron	<1pEn^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two to four players similar to bezique.
pinochle	2.
	syl	pi+noch+le
	pron	<1pEn^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of queen of spades and jack of diamonds in this game.
pinole	ety	from American Spanish, from Nahuatl
pinole	0.
	syl	pi+no+le
	pron	<pi1n*uli>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the southwestern United States
	def	flour made of parched ground corn, mesquite beans, sugar, etc.
pinpoint	1.
	syl	pin+point
	pron	<1pin2pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to locate or identify exactly.
	exam	1	to pinpoint a problem;
	exam	2	to pinpoint a place on a map.
pinpoint	2.
	syl	pin+point
	pron	<1pin2pcint>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an insignificant or trifling thing.
pinpoint	3.
	syl	pin+point
	pron	<1pin2pcint>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the point of a pin.
pinpoint	4.
	syl	pin+point
	pron	<1pin2pcint>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	modifier
	def	exact.
	exam	1	a pinpoint aim.
pinprick	1.
	syl	pin+prick
	pron	<1pin2prik>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight puncture made by or as if by a pin.
pinprick	2.
	syl	pin+prick
	pron	<1pin2prik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small irritation.
pinprick	3.
	syl	pin+prick
	pron	<1pin2prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to puncture with or as if with a pin.
pin rail	0.
	syl	pin rail
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a strong wooden rail or bar containing holes for belaying pins to which lines are fastened on sailing vessels. Compare {fife rail}.
pins and needles	1.
	syl	pins and nee+dles
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tingling sensation in the fingers, toes, legs, etc., caused by the return of normal blood circulation after its temporary impairment.
on pins and needles	2.
	head	pins and needles
	syl	on pins and needles.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a state of anxious suspense or nervous anticipation.
Pinsk	0.
	syl	Pinsk
	qual	Russian
	def	pinsk) a city in the W Soviet Union, in the SW Byelorussian SSR: capital of a principality (13th-14th centuries). Pop.: 61752 (1970).
pinstripe	0.
	syl	pin+stripe
	pron	<1pin2strIp>
	pos	n.
	usage	in textiles
	def	a very narrow stripe in fabric or the fabric itself, used esp. for men's suits.
pint	ety	C14: from Old French pinte, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Medieval Latin pincta marks used in measuring liquids, ultimately from Latin pingere to paint; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch pinte 
pint	1.
	syl	pint
	pron	<pInt>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of liquid measure of capacity equal to one eighth of a gallon. 1 Brit. pint is equal to 0.568 litre, 1 U.S. pint to 0.473 litre.
pint	2.
	syl	pint
	pron	<pInt>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of dry measure of capacity equal to one half of a quart. 1 U.S. dry pint is equal to one sixty-fourth of a U.S. bushel or 0.5506 litre.
pint	3.
	syl	pint
	pron	<pInt>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure having such a capacity.
pint	4.a.
	syl	pint
	pron	<pInt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pint of beer.
pint	4.b.
	syl	pint
	pron	<pInt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink of beer.
	exam	1	he's gone out for a pint.
pinta	ety	C19: from American Spanish, from Spanish: spot, ultimately from Latin pictus painted, from pingere to paint
pinta	H1.0.
	syl	pin+ta
	pron	<1pint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical infectious skin disease caused by the bacterium and characterized by the formation of papules and loss of pigmentation in circumscribed areas. Also called: {mal de pinto}.
pinta	ety	C20: phonetic rendering of pint of 
pinta	H2.0.
	syl	pint:a
	pron	<1pInt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {pint}, esp. of milk or beer.
Pinthe	infl
	head	Pinta
	syl	Pin+the.
	pos	n.
Pinta	0.
	syl	Pin+ta
	pron	<1pint*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three ships commanded by Columbus on his first voyage to America (1492).
pintadera	ety	from Spanish, literally: an instrument for making decorations on bread, from pintado mottled, from pintar to #7paint 
pintadera	0.
	syl	pin+ta+de:ra
	pron	<2pint*1de*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative stamp, usually made of clay, found in the Neolithic of the E Mediterranean and in many American cultures.
pintails	infl
	head	pintail
	or	pintail
	syl	pin+tails
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pintail	infl
	or	pintails
	syl	pin+tail.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pintail	0.
	syl	pin+tail
	pron	<1pin2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-brown duck, with slender pointed wings and a pointed tail.
Harold	infl
	head	Pinter
	syl	Har:old.
	pos	n.
Pinter	0.
	syl	Pin:ter
	pron	<1pint*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, English dramatist. His plays, such as (1960), (1965), and (1968), are noted for their equivocal and halting dialogue.
pintle	ety	Old English pintel penis
pintle	1.
	syl	pin+tle
	pron	<1pintL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pin or bolt forming the pivot of a hinge.
pintle	2.
	syl	pin+tle
	pron	<1pintL>
	pos	n.
	def	the link bolt, hook, or pin on a vehicle's towing bracket.
pintle	3.
	syl	pin+tle
	pron	<1pintL>
	pos	n.
	def	the needle or plunger of the injection valve of an oil engine.
pinto	ety	C19: from American Spanish (originally: painted, spotted), ultimately from Latin pingere to paint
pinto	1.
	syl	pin+to
	pron	<1pint*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	marked with patches of white; piebald.
pintos	infl
	head	pinto
	syl	pin+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pinto	2.
	syl	pin+to
	pron	<1pint*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a pinto horse.
pinto bean	0.
	syl	pin+to bean
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of kidney bean that has mottled seeds and is grown for fodder in the southwestern U.S.
pint-sized	alt
	head	pint-size
	or	pint-size
	syl	pint-sized
	pos	adj.
pint-size	0.
	or	pint-sized
	syl	pint-size
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very small; tiny.
Pintoricchio	alt
	head	Pinturicchio
	or	Pinturicchio
	syl	Pin:to:ric:chio
	pron	Italian <2pinto1rikkjo>
	pos	n.
Pinturicchio	0.
	or	Pintoricchio
	syl	Pin:tu:ric:chio
	pron	Italian <2pintu1rikkjo>
	pos	n.
	def	real name ??1454-1513, Italian painter of the Umbrian school.
pin-up	1.a.
	syl	pin-up
	pos	n.
	def	a picture of a sexually attractive girl, esp. when partially or totally undressed.
pin-up	1.b.
	syl	pin-up
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pin-up magazine.
pin-up	2.
	syl	pin-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a girl who has appeared in such a picture.
pin-up	3.
	syl	pin-up
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph of a famous personality.
pin-up	4.
	syl	pin-up
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	designed to be hung from a wall.
	exam	1	a pin-up lamp.
pinwheel	1.
	syl	pin+wheel
	pron	<1pin2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {Catherine wheel} (sense 1)}.
pinwheel	2.
	syl	pin+wheel
	pron	<1pin2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a cogwheel whose teeth are formed by small pins projecting either axially or radially from the rim of the wheel.
pinwheel	3.
	syl	pin+wheel
	pron	<1pin2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {windmill} (the toy).
pinwork	0.
	syl	pin+work
	pron	<1pin2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in needlepoint lace
	def	the fine raised stitches.
pinworm	0.
	syl	pin+worm
	pron	<1pin2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic nematode worm, infecting the colon, rectum, and anus of humans: family Also called: {threadworm}.
pin wrench	0.
	syl	pin wrench
	pos	n.
	def	a wrench fitted with a cylindrical pin that registers in a hole in the part to be rotated, used to improve the application of the turning moment.
pinxit	0.
	syl	pinx+it
	pron	Latin. <1piGksit>
	pos	n.
	def	he (or she) painted it: an inscription sometimes found on paintings following the artist's name.
piney	alt
	head	piny
	or	piny
	syl	pine:y
	pron	<1pIni>
	pos	adj.
pinier	infl
	head	piny
	syl	pin:i+er
	pos	adj.
piniest	infl
	head	piny
	syl	pin:i+est.
	pos	adj.
piny	0.
	or	piney
	syl	pin:y
	pron	<1pIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or covered with pine trees.
Mart'in Alonzo	1.
	head	Pinz'on
	syl	Mar:t*'in A:lon:zo
	pron	<mar1tin> <a1lon$To>
	def	??1440-93, Spanish navigator, who commanded the on Columbus' first expedition (1492-93), which he aban?!doned in a vain attempt to be the first to arrive back in Spain.
Pinz'on	2.
	syl	Pin:z*'on
	pron	Spanish <pin1$Ton>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Vi@.cen@.te Y*'a@.?~nez} (bi#!$Tente #!ja$je#Gg). ??1460-??1524, Spanish navigator, who commanded the on Columbus' first expedition (1492-93).
piolet	0.
	syl	pio+let
	pron	<pj*u1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of iceaxe.
pi meson	alt
	head	pion
	or	pion
	syl	pi me+son
	pos	n.
pion	0.
	or	pi meson
	syl	pi:on
	pron	<1pIon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a meson having a positive or negative charge and a rest mass 273 times that of the electron, or no charge and a rest mass 264 times that of the electron.
pioneer	ety	C16: from Old French paonier infantryman, from paon #7pawn %2; see also #7peon %1
pioneer	1.a.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a colonist, explorer, or settler of a new land, region, etc.
pioneer	1.b.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pioneer wagon.
pioneer	2.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an innovator or developer of something new.
pioneer	3.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a member of an infantry group that digs entrenchments, makes roads, etc.
pioneer	4.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the first species of plant or animal to colonize an area of bare ground.
pioneer	5.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be a pioneer (in or of something).
pioneer	6.
	syl	pi:o+neer
	pron	<2pI*1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to initiate, prepare, or open up.
	exam	1	to pioneer a medical programme.
pious	ety	C17: from Latin pius, related to pi*_are to expiate
pious	1.
	syl	pi+ous
	pron	<1pI*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing reverence for a god or gods; religious; devout.
pious	2.
	syl	pi+ous
	pron	<1pI*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by reverence.
pious	3.
	syl	pi+ous
	pron	<1pI*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by false reverence; sanctimonious.
pious	4.
	syl	pi+ous
	pron	<1pI*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sacred; not secular.
pious	5.
	syl	pi+ous
	pron	<1pI*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	having or expressing devotion for one's parents or others.
piously	sub
	head	pious
	syl	pi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
piousness	sub
	head	pious
	syl	pi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
pip	ety	C18: short for #7pippin 
pip	H1.1.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of a fleshy fruit, such as an apple or pear.
pip	H1.2.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the segments marking the surface of a pine?!apple.
pip	H1.3.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	a rootstock or flower of the lily of the valley or certain other plants.
pip	ety	C16 (in the sense: spot or speck); C17 (vb.); C20 (in the sense: short high-pitched sound): of obscure, probably imitative origin; senses 1 and 5 are probably related to #7peep %2
pip	H2.1.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	a short high-pitched sound, a sequence of which can act as a time signal, esp. on radio.
pip	H2.2.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	a radar blip.
pip	H2.3.a.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	a spot or single device, such as a spade, diamond, heart, or club on a playing card.
pip	H2.3.b.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the spots on dice or dominoes.
pip	H2.4.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the emblem worn on the shoulder by junior officers in the British Army, indicating their rank.
pips	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pips
	pos	vb.
pipping	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pip+ping
	pos	vb.
pipped	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pipped.
	pos	vb.
pip	H2.5.a.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to chirp; peep.
pip	H2.5.b.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pierce (the shell of its egg) while hatching.
pip	H2.6.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a short high-pitched sound.
pip	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch pippe, ultimately from Latin pituita phlegm; see #7pituitary 
pip	H3.1.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	def	a contagious disease of poultry characterized by the secretion of thick mucus in the mouth and throat.
pip	H3.2.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious slang.
	def	a minor human ailment.
pip	H3.3.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a bad temper or depression (esp. in the expression {give (someone) the pip) }.
pips	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pips
	pos	vb.
pipping	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pip+ping
	pos	vb.
pipped	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pipped.
	pos	vb.
pip	H3.4.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to be or cause to be annoyed or depressed.
pip	ety	C19 (originally in the sense: to blackball): probably from #7pip %2
pips	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pipping	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pipped	infl
	head	pip
	syl	pipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pip	H4.1.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to wound or kill, esp. with a gun.
pip	H4.2.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to defeat (a person), esp. when his success seems certain (often in the phrase {pip at the post) }.
pip	H4.3.
	syl	pip
	pron	<pip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to blackball or ostracize.
pipa	ety	C18: from Surinam dialect, probably of African origin
pipa	0.
	syl	pi:pa
	pron	<1pEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tongueless South American toad, that carries its young in pits in the skin of its back.
pipage	1.
	syl	pip+age
	pron	<1pIpiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	pipes collectively.
pipage	2.
	syl	pip+age
	pron	<1pIpiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	conveyance by pipes.
pipage	3.
	syl	pip+age
	pron	<1pIpiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the money charged for such conveyance.
pipal	0.
	syl	pi+pal
	pron	<1pIpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {peepul}.
pipe	ety	Old English p*_ipe (n.), p*_ipian (vb.), ultimately from Latin p*_ip*_are to chirp &- #!pipe+less adj. &- #!pip@.y adj.
pipe	H1.1.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tube of metal, plastic, etc. used to convey water, oil, gas, etc.
pipe	H1.2.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tube or case.
pipe	H1.3.a.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an object made in various shapes and sizes, consisting of a small bowl with an attached tubular stem, in which tobacco or other substances are smoked.
pipe	H1.3.b.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pipe bowl.
pipe	H1.4.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pipe+ful}. the amount of tobacco that fills the bowl of a pipe.
pipe	H1.5.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology, botany.
	def	any of various hollow organs, such as the respiratory passage of certain animals.
pipe	H1.6.a.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical instrument whose sound production results from the vibration of an air column in a simple tube.
pipe	H1.6.b.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tubular devices on an organ, in which air is made to vibrate either directly, as in a flue pipe, or by means of a reed.
pipe	H1.7.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete three-holed wind instrument, held in the left hand while played and accompanied by the tabor. See {tabor}.
the pipes	8.
	head	pipe
	syl	the pipes.
	def	See {bagpipes}.
pipe	H1.9.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill voice or sound, as of a bird.
pipe	H1.10.a.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a boatswain's pipe.
pipe	H1.10.b.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound it makes.
pipe	H1.11.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the respiratory tract or vocal cords.
pipe	H1.12.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a conical hole in the head of an ingot, made by escaping gas as the metal cools.
pipe	H1.13.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical vein of rich ore, such as one of the vertical diamond-bearing veins at Kimberley, South Africa.
pipe	H1.14.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {volcanic pipe}. a vertical cylindrical passage in a volcano through which molten lava is forced during eruption.
pipe	H1.15.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	some?!thing easy to do, esp. a simple course in college.
put that in your pipe and smoke it	16.
	head	pipe
	syl	put that in your pipe and smoke it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	accept that fact if you can. {~}
pipe	H1.17.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	to play (music) on a pipe.
pipe	H1.18.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon or lead by a pipe.
	exam	1	to pipe the dancers.
pipe	H1.19.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	to utter (something) shrilly.
pipe	H1.20.a.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	to signal orders to (the crew) by a boatswain's pipe.
pipe	H1.20.b.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signal the arrival or departure of.
	exam	1	to pipe the admiral aboard.
pipe	H1.21.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey (water, gas, etc.) by a pipe or pipes.
pipe	H1.22.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with pipes.
pipe	H1.23.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trim (an article, esp. of clothing) with piping. {~} See also {pipe down, pipe up}.
pipe	ety	C14: via Old French (in the sense: tube, tubular vessel), ultimately from Latin p*_ip*_are to chirp; compare #7pipe %1
pipe	H2.1.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cask for wine, oil, etc.
pipe	H2.2.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of capacity for wine equal to four barrels. 1 pipe is equal to 126 U.S. gallons or 105 Brit. gallons.
pipe	H2.3.
	syl	pipe
	pron	<pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a cask holding this quantity with its contents.
pipeclay	1.
	syl	pipe+clay
	pron	<1pIp2klA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine white pure clay, used in the manufacture of tobacco pipes and pottery and for whitening leather and similar materials. {~}
pipeclay	2.
	syl	pipe+clay
	pron	<1pIp2klA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whiten with pipeclay.
pipe cleaner	0.
	syl	pipe clean+er
	pos	n.
	def	a short length of thin wires twisted so as to hold tiny tufts of yarn: used to clean the stem of a tobacco pipe.
pipe down	0.
	syl	pipe down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to stop talking, making noise, etc.
pipe dream	ety	alluding to dreams produced by smoking an opium pipe
pipe dream	0.
	syl	pipe dream
	pos	n.
	def	a fanciful or impossible plan or hope.
pipefish	infl
	or	pipefishes
	syl	pipe+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pipefishes	infl
	head	pipefish
	or	pipefish
	syl	pipe+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pipefish	0.
	syl	pipe+fish
	pron	<1pIp2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various teleost fishes of the genera etc., having a long tubelike snout and an elongated body covered with bony plates: family Also called: {needlefish}.
pipefitting	1.a.
	syl	pipe+fit:ting
	pron	<1pIp2fitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of bending, cutting to length, and joining pipes.
pipefitting	1.b.
	syl	pipe+fit:ting
	pron	<1pIp2fitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of plumbing involving this.
pipefitting	2.
	syl	pipe+fit:ting
	pron	<1pIp2fitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the threaded gland nuts, unions, adapters, etc., used for joining pipes.
pipefitter	sub
	head	pipefitting
	syl	pipe+2fit:ter
	pos	n.
pipeline	1.
	syl	pipe+line
	pron	<1pIp2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a long pipe, esp. underground, used to transport oil, natural gas, etc., over long distances.
pipeline	2.
	syl	pipe+line
	pron	<1pIp2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium of communication, esp. a private one.
in the pipeline	3.
	head	pipeline
	syl	in the pipeline.
	def	in the process of being completed, delivered, or produced.
pipeline	4.
	syl	pipe+line
	pron	<1pIp2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey by pipeline.
pipeline	5.
	syl	pipe+line
	pron	<1pIp2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with a pipeline.
pipe major	0.
	syl	pipe maj+or
	pos	n.
	def	the chief player in a band of bagpipe players.
pipe organ	0.
	syl	pipe or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {organ} (the musical instru?!ment). Compare {reed organ}.
piper	1.
	syl	pip+er
	pron	<1pIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a pipe or bagpipes.
pay the piper and call the tune	2.
	head	piper
	syl	pay the piper and call the tune.
	def	to bear the cost of an undertaking and control it.
piperaceous	ety	C17: via New Latin from Latin piper #7pepper 
piperaceous	0.
	syl	pip+e:ra+ceous
	pron	<2pip*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of pungent tropical shrubs and climbing flowering plants: includes pepper, betel, and cubeb.
piperazine	0.
	syl	pi+per:a+zine
	pron	<pi1per*2zEn>, <-zin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline deliquescent heterocyclic nitrogen compound used as an insecticide, corrosion inhibitor, and veterinary anthelmintic. Formula: C\4H\1\0N\2.
piperidine	0.
	syl	pi+per:i+dine
	pron	<pi1peri2dEn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid heterocyclic compound with a peppery ammoniacal odour: used in making rubbers and curing epoxy resins. Formula: C\5H\1\1N.
piperine	ety	C19: from Latin piper #7pepper 
piperine	0.
	syl	pip+er+ine
	pron	<1pip*2rIn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline insoluble alkaloid that is the active ingredient of pepper, used as a flavouring and as an insecticide. Formula: C\1\7H\1\9NO\3.
piperonal	0.
	syl	pip+er:o+nal
	pron	<1pip*r*u2n@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a white fragrant aldehyde used in flavourings, perfumery, and suntan lotions. Formula: C\6H\3O\2?!CH\2CHO. Also called: {heliotropin}.
pipes of Pan	0.
	syl	pipes of Pan
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {panpipes}.
pipestone	0.
	syl	pipe+stone
	pron	<1pIp2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of consolidated red clay used by American Indians to make tobacco pipes.
pipette	ety	C19: via French: little pipe, from pipe #7pipe %1
pipette	1.
	syl	pi+pette
	pron	<pi1pet>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender glass tube drawn to a fine bore at one end and usually graduated, for transferring or measuring out known volumes of liquid.
pipette	2.
	syl	pi+pette
	pron	<pi1pet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer or measure out (a liquid) using a pipette.
pipe up	1.
	syl	pipe up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to commence singing or playing a musical instrument.
	exam	1	the band piped up.
pipe up	2.
	syl	pipe up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak up, esp. in a shrill voice.
pipewort	0.
	syl	pipe+wort
	pron	<1pIp2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial plant, of wet places in W Ireland, the Scottish Hebrides, and the eastern U.S., having a twisted flower stalk and a greenish-grey scaly flower head: family
piping	1.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	pipes collectively, esp. pipes formed into a connected system, as in the plumbing of a house.
piping	2.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord of icing, whipped cream, etc., often used to decorate desserts and cakes.
piping	3.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of covered cord or material, used to edge hems, etc.
piping	4.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a pipe or a set of bagpipes.
piping	5.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or technique of playing a pipe or bagpipes.
piping	6.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill voice or sound, esp. a whistling sound.
piping	7.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a shrill sound.
piping	8.
	syl	pip+ing
	pron	<1pIpiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	relating to the pipe (associated with peace), as opposed to martial instruments, such as the fife or trumpet.
piping hot	9.
	head	piping
	syl	piping hot.
	def	extremely hot.
pipistrelle	ety	C18: via French from Italian pipistrello, from Latin vespert*_ili*_o a bat, from vesper evening, because of its nocturnal habits
pipistrelle	0.
	syl	pip:i+strelle
	pron	<2pipi1strel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small bownish insectivorous bats of the genus occurring in most parts of the world: family
pipit	ety	C18: probably of imitative origin
pipit	0.
	syl	pip+it
	pron	<1pipit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various songbirds of the genus and related genera, having brownish speckled plumage and a long tail: family Also called: {titlark}.
pipkin	ety	C16: perhaps a diminutive of #7pipe %2; see -#7kin 
pipkin	1.
	syl	pip+kin
	pron	<1pipkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small metal or earthenware vessel.
pipkin	2.
	syl	pip+kin
	pron	<1pipkin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {piggin}.
pippin	ety	C13: from Old French pepin, of uncertain origin
pippin	1.
	syl	pip+pin
	pron	<1pipin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of eating apple with a rounded oblate shape.
pippin	2.
	syl	pip+pin
	pron	<1pipin>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of any of these fruits.
pipsissewa	ety	C19: from Cree pipisisikweu, literally: it breaks it into pieces, so called because it was believed to be efficacious in treating bladder stones
pipsissewa	0.
	syl	pip+sis+se:wa
	pron	<pip1sis*w*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several ericaceous plants of the Asian and American genus having jagged evergreen leaves and white or pinkish flowers. Also called: {wintergreen}.
pipsqueak	0.
	syl	pip+squeak
	pron	<1pip2skwEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is insignificant or contemptible.
piquant	ety	C16: from French (literally: prickling), from piquer to prick, goad; see #7pique %1
piquant	1.
	syl	pi+quant
	pron	<1pEk*nt>, <-ka:nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an agreeably pungent or tart taste.
piquant	2.
	syl	pi+quant
	pron	<1pEk*nt>, <-ka:nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively or stimulating to the mind,
piquant	3.
	syl	pi+quant
	pron	<1pEk*nt>, <-ka:nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cutting or severe.
piquancy	sub
	head	piquant
	or	piquantness
	syl	pi+quan+cy
	pos	n.
piquantness	sub
	head	piquant
	or	piquancy
	syl	pi+quant+ness
	pos	n.
piquantly	sub
	head	piquant
	syl	pi+quant+ly
	pos	adv.
pique	ety	C16: from French, from piquer to prick, sting; see #7pick %1
pique	H1.1.
	syl	pique
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of resentment or irritation, as from having one's pride wounded.
piques	infl
	head	pique
	syl	piques
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
piquing	infl
	head	pique
	syl	piqu+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
piqued	infl
	head	pique
	syl	piqued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pique	H1.2.
	syl	pique
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to feel resentment or irritation.
pique	H1.3.
	syl	pique
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excite or arouse.
pique	H1.4.
	syl	pique
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to pride or congratulate (oneself).
pique	ety	C17: from French pic, of uncertain origin
	infl
	head	pique
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Piquet.
pique	H2.1.
	syl	pique
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a score of 30 points made by a player while his opponent's score is nil. {~}
pique	H2.2.
	syl	pique
	pron	<pEk>
	pos	n.
	def	to score a pique (against someone).
piqu'e	ety	C19: from French piqu*'e pricked, from piquer to prick
piqu'e	0.
	syl	pi+qu*'e
	pron	<1pEkA>
	pos	n.
	def	a close-textured fabric of cotton, silk, or spun rayon woven with lengthwise ribs.
piquet	ety	C17: from French, of unknown origin; compare #7pique %2 sting), a score of 30 points
piquet	0.
	syl	pi+quet
	pron	<pi1ket>, <-1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two people playing with a reduced pack and scoring points for card combinations and tricks won.
piracy	ety	C16: from Anglo-Latin pir*_atia, from Late Greek peir*_ateia; see #7pirate 
piracies	infl
	head	piracy
	syl	pi+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piracy	1.
	syl	pi+ra+cy
	pron	<1pIr*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	robbery on the seas within admiralty jurisdiction.
piracy	2.
	syl	pi+ra+cy
	pron	<1pIr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a felony, such as robbery or hijacking, committed aboard a ship or aircraft.
piracy	3.
	syl	pi+ra+cy
	pron	<1pIr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the unauthorized use or appropriation of patented or copyrighted material, ideas, etc.
Peiraeus	alt
	head	Piraeus
	or	Piraeus
	syl	Pei+rae+us
	pron	<pI1rE*s>, <pi1rA->
	pos	n.
Piraeus	0.
	or	Peiraeus
	syl	Pi+rae+us
	pron	<pI1rE*s>, <pi1rA->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Greece, adjoining Athens: the country's chief port; founded in the 5th century #7b.c. as the port of Athens. Pop.: 187458 (1971). Modern Greek name: {Pi+rai+*'evs} (@!pir$e#!$efs).
piragua	ety	C17: via Spanish from Carib: dugout canoe
piragua	0.
	syl	pi+ra+gua
	pron	<pi1ra:gw*>, <-1r@g->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pirogue}.
Luigi	infl
	head	Pirandello
	syl	Lu:i:gi
	pron	<lu1EJi>
	pos	n.
Pirandello	0.
	syl	Pi:ran:del:lo
	pron	Italian <2piran1dello>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1936, Italian short-story writer, novelist, and dramatist. His plays include (1917), (1921), and (1922): Nobel prize for literature 1934.
Giambattista	infl
	head	Piranesi
	syl	Giam:bat:tis:ta
	pron	<2Jambat1tista>
	pos	n.
Piranesi	0.
	syl	Pi:ra:ne:si
	pron	Italian <2pira1nA:si>
	pos	n.
	def	1720-78, Italian etcher and architect: etchings include and
piranha	ety	C19: via Portuguese from Tupi: fish with teeth, from pir*'a fish+ sainha tooth
pirana	alt
	head	piranha
	or	piranha
	syl	pi+ra+?~na
	pron	<pi1ra:nj*>
	pos	n.
piranha	0.
	or	pirana
	syl	pi+ra+nha
	pron	<pi1ra:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small freshwater voracious fishes of the genus and related genera, of tropical America, having strong jaws and sharp teeth: family (characins).
pirate	ety	C15: from Latin p*_ir*_ata, from Greek peir*_at*_es one who attacks, from peira an attempt, attack
pirate	1.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who commits piracy.
pirate	2.a.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel used by pirates.
pirate	2.b.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pirate ship.
pirate	3.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses or appropriates literary, artistic, or other work of someone else illicitly.
pirate	4.a.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group of people who broadcast illegally.
pirate	4.b.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pirate radio station.
pirate	5.
	syl	pi+rate
	pron	<1pIrit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use, appropriate, or reproduce (artistic work, ideas, etc.) illicitly.
piratic	sub
	head	pirate
	or	piratical
	syl	pi+rat+ic
	pron	<pI1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
piratical	sub
	head	pirate
	or	piratic
	syl	pi+1rat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
piratically	sub
	head	pirate
	syl	pi+1rat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Pirithous	0.
	syl	Pi:rith:o:*"us
	pron	<pI1riT*u*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a prince of the Lapiths, who accomplished many great deeds with his friend Theseus.
pirn	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
pirn	1.
	syl	pirn
	pron	<pR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a fishing rod or reel.
pirn	2.
	syl	pirn
	pron	<pR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	in weaving
	def	the spool of a shuttle.
pirog	ety	from Russian: pie
pirogi	infl
	head	pirog
	syl	pi+ro+gi
	pron	<-1r*ugi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pirog	0.
	syl	pi+rog
	pron	<pi1r*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pie filled with meat, vegetables etc.
pirogue	ety	C17: via French from Spanish #7piragua 
piragua	alt
	head	pirogue
	or	pirogue
	syl	pi+ra+gua
	pos	n.
pirogue	0.
	or	piragua
	syl	pi+rogue
	pron	<pi1r*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various kinds of dugout canoes.
pirouette	ety	C18: from French, from Old French pirouet spinning top; related to Italian pirolo little peg
pirouette	1.
	syl	pir:ou+ette
	pron	<2piru1et>
	pos	n.
	def	a body spin, esp. in dancing, on the toes or the ball of the foot.
pirouette	2.
	syl	pir:ou+ette
	pron	<2piru1et>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a pirouette.
pirozhki	ety	C20: from Russian, diminutive of #7pirog 
piroshki	alt
	head	pirozhki
	or	pirozhki
	syl	pi+rosh+ki
	pron	<pi1roSki>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pirozhok	infl
	head	pirozhki
	syl	pir:o+zhok
	pron	<1pir*2Zok>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
pirozhki	0.
	or	piroshki
	syl	pi+rozh+ki
	pron	<pi1roSki>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	small triangular pastries filled with meat, vegetables, etc.
Pisa	0.
	syl	Pi:sa
	pron	<1pEz*>, Italian <1pEsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Italy, in Tuscany near the mouth of the River Arno: flourishing maritime republic (11th-12th centuries), contains a university (1343), a cathedral (1063), and the Leaning Tower (begun in 1174 and about 5 m (17ft.) from perpendicular); tourism. Pop.: 103412 (1965 est.).
pis aller	ety	literally: (at) the worst going
pis aller	0.
	syl	pis al+ler
	pron	French. <pi za1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a last resort; final expedient.
Antonio	infl
	head	Pisanello
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tc:njo>
	pos	n.
Pisanello	0.
	syl	Pi:sa:nel:lo
	pron	Italian <2pisa1nello>
	pos	n.
	def	??1395-??1455, Italian painter and medallist; a major exponent of the International Gothic style. He is best known for his portrait medals and drawings of animals.
Giovanni	1.
	head	Pisano
	syl	Gio:van:ni
	pron	<Jo1vanni>
	def	??1250-??1320, Italian sculptor, who successfully integrated classical and Gothic elements in his sculptures, esp. in his pulpit in St. Andrea, Pistoia.
Pisano	2.
	syl	Pi:sa:no
	pron	Italian <pi1sa:no>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Ni@.co@.la} (ni#!k@$$:la). ??1220-??84, Italian sculptor, who pioneered the classical style and is often regarded as a precursor of the Italian Renaissance: noted esp. for his pulpit in the baptistery of Pisa Cathedral.
piscary	ety	C15: from Latin pisc*_arius fishing, from piscis a fish
piscaries	infl
	head	piscary
	syl	pis+ca+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piscary	1.
	syl	pis+ca+ry
	pron	<1pisk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where fishing takes place.
piscary	2.
	syl	pis+ca+ry
	pron	<1pisk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to fish in certain waters.
piscatorial	ety	C19: from Latin pisc*_at*_orius, from pisc*_ator fisherman
piscatory	alt
	head	piscatorial
	or	piscatorial
	syl	pis+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1pisk*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
piscatorial	1.
	or	piscatory
	syl	pis+ca+to+ri:al
	pron	<2pisk*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to fish, fishing, or fishermen.
piscatorial	2.
	or	piscatory
	syl	pis+ca+to+ri:al
	pron	<2pisk*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoted to fishing.
piscatorially	sub
	head	piscatorial
	syl	pis+ca+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Pisces	ety	C14: Latin: the fish (plural)
Piscium	infl
	head	Pisces
	syl	Pi+sci:um
	pron	<1pIsi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Pisces	1.
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a faint extensive zodiacal constellation lying between Aquarius and Aries on the ecliptic.
Pisces	2.a.
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Fishes}. the twelfth sign of the zodiac, symbol ## #800637 , having a mutable water classification and ruled by the planets Jupiter and Neptune. The sun is in this sign between about Feb. 19 and March 20.
Pisces	2.b.
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	n.
	def	a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Pisces	3.a.
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	n.
	def	a taxonomic group that comprises all fishes. See { {fish} (sense 1)}.
Pisces	3.b.
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	n.
	def	a taxonomic group that comprises the bony fishes only. See {teleost}.
Pisces	4.
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Pisces.
Pisces	xref
	syl	Pi+sces
	pron	<1pIsEz>, <1pi->
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b., 4): {Pis+ce@.an} (#!pa$Is$I$$n).
pisci-	ety	from Latin piscis 
pisci-	0.
	syl	pis:ci-
	usage	combining form.
	def	fish.
	exam	1	pisciculture.
pisciculture	0.
	syl	pis+ci+cul+ture
	pron	<1pisi2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rearing and breeding of fish under controlled conditions.
piscicultural	sub
	head	pisciculture
	syl	pis+ci+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
pisciculturally	sub
	head	pisciculture
	syl	pis+ci+1cul+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
pisciculturist	sub
	head	pisciculture
	syl	pis+ci+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n. adj.
piscina	ety	C16: from Latin: fishpond, from piscis a fish
piscinae	infl
	head	piscina
	or	piscinas
	syl	pis+ci+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piscinas	infl
	head	piscina
	or	piscinae
	syl	pis+ci+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
piscina	0.
	syl	pis+ci+na
	pron	<pi1sEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a stone basin, with a drain, in a church or sacristy where water used at Mass is poured away.
piscinal	sub
	head	piscina
	syl	pis+ci+nal
	pron	<1pisinL>
	pos	adj.
piscine	0.
	syl	pis+cine
	pron	<1pisIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a fish.
Piscis Austrinus	ety	Latin: the Southern Fish
Piscis Austrini	infl
	head	Piscis Austrinus
	syl	Pis+cis Aus+tri+ni
	pron	<o1strInI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Piscis Austrinus	0.
	syl	Pis+cis Aus+tri+nus
	pron	<1pisis> <o1strIn*s>, <1pI->
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Aquarius and Grus and containing the first-magnitude star Fomalhaut.
piscivorous	0.
	syl	pis+civ:o+rous
	pron	<pi1siv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on fish.
	exam	1	piscivorous birds.
Mount	infl
	head	Pisgah
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Pisgah	0.
	syl	Pis+gah
	pron	<1pizg*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the mountain slopes to the northeast of the Dead Sea, from one of which, Mount Nebo, Moses viewed Canaan.
pish	1.
	syl	pish
	pron	<pS>, <piS>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of impatience or contempt.
pish	2.
	syl	pish
	pron	<pS>, <piS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make this exclamation at (someone or something).
pishogue	ety	from Irish piseog, pisreog 
pishogue	0.
	syl	pi+shogue
	pron	<pi1S*ug>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	sorcery; witchcraft.
Pishpek	0.
	syl	Pish+pek
	pron	<piS1pek>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1926) of {Frunze}.
pisiform	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin p*_isum pea+ forma shape
pisiform	1.
	syl	pis:i+form
	pron	<1pisi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology, botany.
	def	resembling a pea. {~}
pisiform	2.
	syl	pis:i+form
	pron	<1pisi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	a small pea-like bone on the ulnar side of the carpus.
Pisistratus	0.
	syl	Pi:sis:tra:tus
	pron	<pI1sistr*t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??600-527 #7b.c., tyrant of Athens: he established himself in firm control of the city following his defeat of his aristocratic rivals at Pallene (546).
pismire	ety	C14 (literally: urinating ant, from the odour of formic acid characteristic of an anthill): from #7piss+ obsolete mire ant, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse maurr, Middle Low German m*_ire ant
pismire	0.
	syl	pis+mire
	pron	<1pis2mI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for an {ant}.
pisolite	ety	C18: from New Latin pisolithus pea stone, from Greek pisos pea+ lithos -#7lite 
pisolite	0.
	syl	pi+so+lite
	pron	<1pIs*u2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any sedimentary rock consisting of pea-sized concentric formations within a fine matrix.
pisolitic	sub
	head	pisolite
	syl	pi+so+lit+ic
	pron	<2pIs*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
piss	ety	C13: from Old French pisser, probably of imitative origin
piss	1.
	syl	piss
	pron	<pis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to urinate.
piss	2.
	syl	piss
	pron	<pis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to discharge as or in one's urine.
	exam	1	to piss blood.
piss	3.
	syl	piss
	pron	<pis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an act of urinating.
piss	4.
	syl	piss
	pron	<pis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	urine.
piss	5.
	syl	piss
	pron	<pis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.; Austral.
	def	beer.
pisser	sub
	head	piss
	syl	piss+er
	pos	n.
piss around	alt
	head	piss about
	or	piss about
	syl	piss a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
piss about	0.
	or	piss around
	syl	piss a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to behave in a casual or silly way.
Camille	infl
	head	Pissarro
	syl	Ca:mille
	pron	<ka1mij>
	pos	n.
Pissarro	0.
	syl	Pis:sar:ro
	pron	<pi1sa:r*u>, French <pisa1ro>
	pos	n.
	def	1830-1903, French impressionist painter, esp. of landscapes.
piss artist	0.
	syl	piss art+ist
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person who drinks heavily and gets drunk frequently.
pissed	0.
	syl	pissed
	pron	<pist>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
piss off	1.
	syl	piss off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	usage	often passive
	def	to annoy, irritate, or disappoint.
piss off	2.
	syl	piss off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.; Chiefly Brit.
	def	to go away; depart, often used to dismiss a person.
pistachio	ety	C16: via Italian and Latin from Greek pistakion pistachio nut, from pistak*_e pistachio tree, from Persian pistah 
pistachios	infl
	head	pistachio
	syl	pis+ta+chi:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pistachio	1.
	syl	pis+ta+chi:o
	pron	<pi1sta:Si2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an anacardiaceous tree, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, with small hard-shelled nuts.
pistachio	2.
	syl	pis+ta+chi:o
	pron	<pi1sta:Si2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pistachio nut}. the nut of this tree, having an edible green kernel.
pistachio	3.
	syl	pis+ta+chi:o
	pron	<pi1sta:Si2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the sweet flavour of the pistachio nut, used in ice creams, etc.
pistachio	4.
	syl	pis+ta+chi:o
	pron	<pi1sta:Si2*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a yellowish-green colour.
pistareen	ety	C18: perhaps changed from #7peseta 
pistareen	0.
	syl	pis+ta+reen
	pron	<2pist*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish coin, used in the U.S. and the West Indies until the 18th century.
piste	ety	C18: via Old French from Old Italian pista, from pistare to tread down
piste	1.
	syl	piste
	pron	<pEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a trail, slope, or course for skiing.
piste	2.
	syl	piste
	pron	<pEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular area for fencing bouts.
pistil	ety	C18: from Latin pistillum #7pestle 
pistil	0.
	syl	pis+til
	pron	<1pistil>
	pos	n.
	def	the female reproductive part of a flower, consisting of one or more separate or fused carpels; gynoecium.
pistillate	1.
	syl	pis+til+late
	pron	<1pistilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having pistils but no anthers.
pistillate	2.
	syl	pis+til+late
	pron	<1pistilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having or producing pistils.
Pistoia	0.
	syl	Pis+to:ia
	pron	Italian <pis1to:ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in N Tuscany: scene of the defeat and death of Catiline in 62 #7b.c. Pop.: 93263 (1971).
pistol	ety	C16: from French pistole, from German, from Czech pi*vst'ala pistol, pipe; related to Russian pischal shepherd's pipes
pistol	1.
	syl	pis+tol
	pron	<1pistL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-barrelled handgun.
hold a pistol to a person's head	2.
	head	pistol
	syl	hold a pistol to a person's head.
	def	to threaten a person in order to force him to do what one wants.
pistols	infl
	head	pistol
	or	pistols
	syl	pis+tols
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
pistolling	infl
	head	pistol
	or	pistoling
	syl	pis+tol+ling
	pos	vb.
pistolled	infl
	head	pistol
	or	pistoled
	syl	pis+tolled
	pos	vb.
pistoling	infl
	head	pistol
	or	pistolling
	syl	pis+tol+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
pistoled	infl
	head	pistol
	or	pistolled
	syl	pis+toled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
pistol	3.
	syl	pis+tol
	pron	<1pistL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shoot with a pistol.
pistole	ety	C16: from Old French, shortened from pistolet, literally: little #7pistol 
pistole	0.
	syl	pis+tole
	pron	<pis1t*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various gold coins of varying value, formerly used in Europe.
pistoleer	0.
	syl	pis+to+leer
	pron	<2pist*1li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a soldier, who is armed with or fires a pistol.
pistol grip	0.a.
	syl	pis+tol grip
	pos	n.
	def	a handle shaped like the butt of a pistol.
pistol grip	0.b.
	syl	pis+tol grip
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a pistol-grip camera.
pistol-whips	infl
	head	pistol-whip
	syl	pis:tol-whips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pistol-whipping	infl
	head	pistol-whip
	syl	pis:tol-whip:ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pistol-whipped	infl
	head	pistol-whip
	syl	pis:tol-whipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pistol-whip	0.
	syl	pis:tol-whip
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to beat or strike with a pistol barrel.
piston	ety	C18: via French from Old Italian pistone, from pistare to pound, grind, from Latin pinsere to crush, beat
piston	0.
	syl	pis+ton
	pron	<1pist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc or cylindrical part that slides to and fro in a hollow cylinder. In an internal-combustion engine it is forced to move by the expanding gases in the cylinder head and is attached by a pivoted connecting rod to a crankshaft or flywheel, thus converting reciprocating motion into rotation.
piston ring	0.
	syl	pis+ton ring
	pos	n.
	def	a split ring, usually made of cast iron, that fits into a groove on the rim of a piston to provide a spring-loaded seal against the cylinder wall.
piston rod	1.
	syl	pis+ton rod
	pos	n.
	def	the rod that connects the piston of a reciprocating steam engine to the crosshead.
piston rod	2.
	syl	pis+ton rod
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {connecting rod}.
pit	ety	Old English pytt, from Latin puteus; compare Old French pet, Old High German pfuzzi 
pit	H1.1.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a large, usually deep opening in the ground.
pit	H1.2.a.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a mine or excavation, esp. for coal.
pit	H1.2.b.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the shaft in a mine.
pit	H1.2.c.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	pit pony;
	exam	2	pit prop.
pit	H1.3.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a concealed danger or difficulty.
the pit	4.
	head	pit
	syl	the pit.
	def	hell.
pit	H1.5.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {orchestra pit}. the area that is occupied by the orchestra in a theatre, located in front of the stage.
pit	H1.6.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure for fighting animals or birds, esp. gamecocks.
pit	H1.7.a.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small natural depression on the surface of a body, organ, structure, or part; fossa.
pit	H1.7.b.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the floor of any natural bodily cavity.
	exam	1	the pit of the stomach.
pit	H1.8.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a small indented scar at the site of a former pustule; pockmark.
pit	H1.9.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small areas in a plant cell wall that remain unthickened when the rest of the cell becomes lignified.
pit	H1.10.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a working area at the side of a motor-racing track for servicing or refuelling vehicles.
pit	H1.11.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a section on the floor of a commodity exchange devoted to a special line of trading.
pit	H1.12.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of sand or other soft material at the end of a long jump approach, behind the bar of a pole vault, etc., on which an athlete may land safely.
pit	H1.13.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	the ground floor of the auditorium of a theatre.
pit	H1.14.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {bed} or {bedroom}.
pit	H1.15.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pitfall} (sense 2).
dig a pit for	16.
	head	pit
	syl	dig a pit for.
	def	try to ensnare or trick. {~} {pits, pit+ting, pit+ted}.
pit	H1.17.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to match in opposition, esp. as antagonists.
pit	H1.18.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark or become marked with pits.
pit	H1.19.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or bury in a pit.
pit	ety	C19: from Dutch: kernel; compare #7pith 
pit	H2.1.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the stone of a cherry, plum, etc.
pits	infl
	head	pit
	syl	pits
	pos	vb.
pitting	infl
	head	pit
	syl	pit+ting
	pos	vb.
pitted	infl
	head	pit
	syl	pit+ted.
	pos	vb.
pit	H2.2.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to extract the stone from (a fruit).
pit	H3.0.
	syl	pit
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a rowdy card game in which players bid for commodities.
pita	ety	C17: via Spanish from Quechua
pita	1.
	syl	pi:ta
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several agave plants yielding a strong fibre. See also {istle}.
pita	2.
	syl	pi:ta
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a species of pineapple, the leaves of which yield a white fibre.
pita	3.
	syl	pi:ta
	pron	<1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pita fibre}. the fibre obtained from any of these plants, used in making cordage and paper.
pitapat	1.
	syl	pit:a+pat
	pron	<1pit*2p@t>
	pos	adv.
	def	with quick light taps or beats.
pitapats	infl
	head	pitapat
	syl	pit:a+pats
	pos	vb.
pitapatting	infl
	head	pitapat
	syl	pit:a+pat+ting
	pos	vb.
pitapatted	infl
	head	pitapat
	syl	pit:a+pat+ted.
	pos	vb.
pitapat	2.
	syl	pit:a+pat
	pron	<1pit*2p@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make quick light taps or beats.
pitapat	3.
	syl	pit:a+pat
	pron	<1pit*2p@t>
	pos	n.
	def	such taps or beats.
Pitcairn Island	0.
	syl	Pit+cairn Is+land
	pron	<pit1ke*n>, <1pitke*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific: forms with other islands a British colony; uninhabited until the landing in 1790 of the mutineers of H.M.S. and their Tahitian companions. Pop.: 169 (1971 UN est.). Area: 4.6 sq. km (1.75 sq. miles).
pitch	ety	C13 picchen; possibly related to #7pick %1
pitch	H1.1.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hurl or throw (something); cast; fling.
pitch	H1.2.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to set up (a camp, tent, etc.).
pitch	H1.3.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or thrust (a stake, etc.) into the ground.
pitch	H1.4.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move vigorously or irregularly to and fro or up and down.
pitch	H1.5.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set the level, character, or slope of.
pitch	H1.6.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope downwards.
pitch	H1.7.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall forwards or downwards.
pitch	H1.8.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to alternatively dip and raise its bow and stern.
pitch	H1.9.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to bowl (a ball) so that it bounces near the batsman.
pitch	H1.10.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a missile, aircraft, etc.
	def	to deviate from a stable flight attitude by movement of the longitudinal axis about the lateral axis. Compare {yaw, {roll} (sense 14)}.
pitch	H1.11.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in golf, etc.
	def	to hit (a ball) steeply into the air, esp. with backspin to minimize roll.
pitch	H1.12.a.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing or play accurately (a note, interval, etc.).
pitch	H1.12.b.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive; of a wind instrument
	def	to specify or indicate its basic key or harmonic series by its size, manufacture, etc.
pitch	H1.13.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to lead (a suit) and so determine trumps for that trick.
pitch	H1.14.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Southwest English dialect. used with it as subject
	def	to snow without the settled snow melting.
in there pitching	15.
	head	pitch
	syl	in there pitching.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	taking part with enthusiasm.
pitch a tale	16.
	head	pitch
	or	yarn 
	syl	pitch a tale
	def	to tell a story, usually of a fantastic nature.
pitch	H1.17.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of elevation or depression.
pitch	H1.18.a.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle of descent of a downward slope.
pitch	H1.18.b.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	such a slope.
pitch	H1.19.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the extreme height or depth.
pitch	H1.20.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a route up a slope between two belay points.
pitch	H1.21.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of slope of a roof, esp. when expressed as a ratio of height to span.
pitch	H1.22.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between corresponding points on adjacent members of a body of regular form, esp. the distance between teeth on a gearwheel or between threads on a screw thread.
pitch	H1.23.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between regularly spaced objects such as rivets, bolts, etc.
pitch	H1.24.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the pitching motion of a ship, missile, etc.
pitch	H1.25.a.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance a propeller advances in one revolution, assuming no slip.
pitch	H1.25.b.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the blade angle of a propeller or rotor.
pitch	H1.26.a.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the auditory property of a note that is conditioned by its frequency relative to other notes.
	exam	1	high pitch;
	exam	2	low pitch.
pitch	H1.26.b.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	an absolute frequency assigned to a specific note, fixing the relative frequencies of all other notes. The fundamental frequencies of the notes A-G, in accordance with the frequency A=440 hertz, were internationally standardized and accepted in 1939. See also { {concert pitch} (sense 1)}, {international pitch}.
pitch	H1.27.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the rectangular area between the stumps, 22 yards long and 10 feet wide; the wicket.
pitch	H1.28.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the inclination of the axis of an anticline or syncline or of a stratum or vein from the horizontal.
pitch	H1.29.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {seven-up}.
pitch	H1.30.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of pitching a ball, as in cricket, etc. See also {full pitch}.
pitch	H1.31.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a vendor's station, esp. on a pave?!ment.
pitch	H1.32.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a persuasive sales talk, esp. one routinely re?!peated.
pitch	H1.33.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. in many sports
	def	the field of play.
pitch	H1.34.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pitch shot}. an approach shot in which the ball is struck in a high arc.
pitch	H1.35.a.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	to give verbal support to.
pitch	H1.35.b.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	to attempt to attract someone sexually or romantically.
queer someone's pitch	36.
	head	pitch
	syl	queer someone's pitch.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to upset the plans of another. {~} See also {pitch in, pitch into, pitch on}.
pitch	ety	Old English pic, from Latin pix 
pitch	H2.1.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various heavy dark viscid substances obtained as a residue from the distillation of tars. See also {coal-tar pitch}.
pitch	H2.2.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar substances, such as asphalt, occurring as natural deposits.
pitch	H2.3.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar substances obtained by distilling certain organic substances so that they are incompletely carbonized.
pitch	H2.4.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	n.
	def	crude turpentine obtained as sap from pine trees.
pitch	H2.5.
	syl	pitch
	pron	<piC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply pitch to (something).
pitch accent	0.
	syl	pitch ac+cent
	pos	n.
	usage	in languages such as Ancient Greek or modern Swedish
	def	an accent in which emphatic syllables are pronounced on a higher musical pitch relative to other syllables. Also called: {tonic accent}.
pitch-and-toss	0.
	syl	pitch-and-toss
	pos	n.
	def	a game of skill and chance in which the player who pitches a coin nearest to a mark has the first chance to toss all the coins, winning those that land heads up.
pitch-black	1.
	syl	pitch-black
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely dark; unlit.
	exam	1	the room was pitch-black.
pitch-black	2.
	syl	pitch-black
	pos	adj.
	def	of a deep black colour.
pitchblende	ety	C18: partial translation of German Pechblende, from Pech {#7pitch %2} (from its black colour)+#7blende 
pitchblende	0.
	syl	pitch+blende
	pron	<1piC2blend>
	pos	n.
	def	a blackish mineral that is a type of uraninite and occurs in veins, frequently associated with silver: the principal source of uranium and radium. Formula: UO\2.
pitch circle	0.
	syl	pitch cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary circle passing through the teeth of a gearwheel, concentric with the gearwheel, and having a radius that would enable it to be in contact with a similar circle around a mating gearwheel.
pitch-dark	0.
	syl	pitch-dark
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely or completely dark.
pitched battle	1.
	syl	pitched bat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a battle ensuing from the deliberate choice of time and place, engaging all the planned resources.
pitched battle	2.
	syl	pitched bat+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any fierce encounter, esp. one with large numbers.
pitcher	ety	C13: from Old French p*'ichier, from Medieval Latin pic*_arium, variant of bic*_arium #7beaker 
pitcher	H1.1.
	syl	pitch+er
	pron	<1piC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large jug, usually rounded with a narrow neck and often of earthenware, used mainly for holding water.
pitcher	H1.2.
	syl	pitch+er
	pron	<1piC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of the urn-shaped leaves of the pitcher plant.
pitcher	H2.1.
	syl	pitch+er
	pron	<1piC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	the player on the fielding team who pitches the ball to the batter.
pitcher	H2.2.
	syl	pitch+er
	pron	<1piC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pitching niblick}. an iron with a steep-angled head, similar to a niblick.
pitcher	H2.3.
	syl	pitch+er
	pron	<1piC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a granite stone used in paving.
pitcher plant	0.
	syl	pitch+er plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insectivorous plants of the genera and having leaves modified to form pitcher-like organs that attract and trap insects, which are then digested. See also {huntsman's-cup}.
pitchfork	1.
	syl	pitch+fork
	pron	<1piC2fc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-handled fork with two long curved tines for lifting, turning, or tossing hay.
pitchfork	2.
	syl	pitch+fork
	pron	<1piC2fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use a pitchfork on (something).
pitchfork	3.
	syl	pitch+fork
	pron	<1piC2fc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thrust (someone) unwillingly into a position.
pitch in	1.
	syl	pitch in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cooperate or contribute.
pitch in	2.
	syl	pitch in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin energetically.
pitching tool	0.
	syl	pitch+ing tool
	pos	n.
	def	a masonry chisel for rough work.
pitch into	1.
	syl	pitch in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assail physically or ver?!bally.
pitch into	2.
	syl	pitch in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to get on with doing (something).
Pitch Lake	0.
	syl	Pitch Lake
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit of natural asphalt in the West Indies, in SW Trinidad. Area: 46 hectares (114 acres).
pitchmen	infl
	head	pitchman
	syl	pitch+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pitchman	1.
	syl	pitch+man
	pron	<1piCm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an itinerant pedlar of small merchandise who operates from a stand at a fair, etc.
pitchman	2.
	syl	pitch+man
	pron	<1piCm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any high-pressure salesman or advertiser.
pitchometer	0.
	syl	pitch+om+e:ter
	pron	<piC1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument embodying a clinometer, for measuring the pitch of a ship's propeller.
upon	alt
	head	pitch on
	or	pitch on
	syl	up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
pitch on	0.
	or	upon
	syl	pitch on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to determine or decide.
pitch pine	1.
	syl	pitch pine
	pos	n.
	def	any of various coniferous trees of the genus esp. of North America, having red-brown bark and long lustrous light brown cones: valued as a source of turpentine and pitch.
pitch pine	2.
	syl	pitch pine
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
pitch pipe	0.
	syl	pitch pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a small pipe, esp. one having a reed like a harmonica, that sounds a note or notes of standard frequency. It is used for establishing the correct starting note for unaccompanied singing.
pitchstone	ety	C18: translation of German Pechstein 
pitchstone	0.
	syl	pitch+stone
	pron	<1piC2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark glassy acid volcanic rock similar in composition to granite, usually intruded as dykes, sills, etc.
pitchier	infl
	head	pitchy
	syl	pitch:i+er
	pos	adj.
pitchiest	infl
	head	pitchy
	syl	pitch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pitchy	1.
	syl	pitch:y
	pron	<1piCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or covered with pitch.
pitchy	2.
	syl	pitch:y
	pron	<1piCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling pitch.
pitchiness	sub
	head	pitchy
	syl	pitch:i+ness
	pos	n.
piteous	1.
	syl	pit+e:ous
	pron	<1piti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting or deserving pity.
piteous	2.
	syl	pit+e:ous
	pron	<1piti*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	having or expressing pity.
piteously	sub
	head	piteous
	syl	pit+e:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
piteousness	sub
	head	piteous
	syl	pit+e:ous+ness
	pos	n.
pitfall	ety	Old English pytt #7pit %1#7+ fealle trap
pitfall	1.
	syl	pit+fall
	pron	<1pit2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsuspected difficulty or danger.
pitfall	2.
	syl	pit+fall
	pron	<1pit2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a trap in the form of a concealed pit, designed to catch men or wild animals.
pith	ety	Old English pitha; compare Middle Low German pedik, Middle Dutch pitt (e) 
pith	1.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft fibrous tissue lining the inside of the rind in fruits such as the orange and grapefruit.
pith	2.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential or important part, point, etc.
pith	3.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	n.
	def	weight; substance.
pith	4.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {medulla}. the central core of unspecialized cells surrounded by conducting tissue in stems.
pith	5.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft central part of a bone, feather, etc.
pith	6.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy the brain and spinal cord of (a laboratory animal) by piercing or severing.
pith	7.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill (animals) by severing the spinal cord.
pith	8.
	syl	pith
	pron	<piT>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the pith from (a plant).
pithead	0.
	syl	pit+head
	pron	<1pit2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a mine shaft and the buildings, hoisting gear, etc., situated around it.
pithecanthropus	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek pith*_ekos ape+ anthr*_opos man
pithecanthropi	infl
	head	pithecanthropus
	syl	pith+e:can+thro+pi
	pron	<-2pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pithecanthropus	0.
	syl	pith+e:can+thro+pus
	pron	<2piTik@n1Tr*up*s>, <-1k@nTr*->
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive apelike man of the former genus now included in the genus See {Java man, Peking man}.
pithecanthropine	sub
	head	pithecanthropus
	or	pithecanthropoid
	syl	pith+e:1can+thro+2pine
	pos	adj.
pithecanthropoid	sub
	head	pithecanthropus
	or	pithecanthropine
	syl	pith+e:1can+thro+2poid
	pos	adj.
pith helmet	0.
	syl	pith hel+met
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight hat made of pith that protects the wearer from the sun. Also called: {topee, topi}.
pithos	ety	from Greek
pithoi	infl
	head	pithos
	syl	pi+thoi
	pron	<-Tci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pithos	0.
	syl	pi+thos
	pron	<1piTos>, <1pI->
	pos	n.
	def	a large ceramic container for oil or grain.
pithier	infl
	head	pithy
	syl	pith:i+er
	pos	adj.
pithiest	infl
	head	pithy
	syl	pith:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pithy	1.
	syl	pith:y
	pron	<1piTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	terse and full of meaning or substance.
pithy	2.
	syl	pith:y
	pron	<1piTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or full of pith.
pithily	sub
	head	pithy
	syl	pith:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pithiness	sub
	head	pithy
	syl	pith:i+ness
	pos	n.
pitiable	0.
	syl	pit:i+a:ble
	pron	<1piti*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting or deserving pity or contempt.
pitiableness	sub
	head	pitiable
	syl	pit:i+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
pitiably	sub
	head	pitiable
	syl	pit:i+a:bly
	pos	adv.
pitiful	1.
	syl	pit:i+ful
	pron	<1pitiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing or deserving pity.
pitiful	2.
	syl	pit:i+ful
	pron	<1pitiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing or deserving contempt.
pitiful	3.
	syl	pit:i+ful
	pron	<1pitiful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	full of pity or compassion.
pitifully	sub
	head	pitiful
	syl	pit:i+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
pitifulness	sub
	head	pitiful
	syl	pit:i+ful+ness
	pos	n.
pitiless	0.
	syl	pit:i+less
	pron	<1pitilis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing little or no pity or mercy.
pitilessly	sub
	head	pitiless
	syl	pit:i+less+ly
	pos	adv.
pitilessness	sub
	head	pitiless
	syl	pit:i+less+ness
	pos	n.
pitmen	infl
	head	pitman
	syl	pit+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pitman	0.
	syl	pit+man
	pron	<1pitm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Northern Brit.
	def	a person who works down a mine, esp. a coal-miner.
Pitman	0.
	syl	Pit:man
	pron	<1pitm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {I@.saac}. 1813-97, English inventor of a system of phonetic shorthand (1837).
piton	ety	C20: from French: ringbolt
piton	0.
	syl	pi+ton
	pron	<1pEton>, French <pi1t?~c>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a metal spike that may be driven into a crevice and used to secure a rope, etc.
Pitot-static tube	0.
	syl	Pi:tot-stat:ic tube
	pron	<1pEt*u1st@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	combined Pitot and static pressure tubes placed in a fluid flow to measure the total and static pressures. The difference in pressures, as recorded on a manometer or airspeed indicator, indicates the fluid velocity. Also called: {Pitot tube}.
Pitot tube	ety	C18: named after its inventor, Henri Pitot (1695-?!1771), French physicist
Pitot tube	1.
	syl	Pi:tot tube
	pron	<1pEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tube placed in a fluid with its open end upstream and the other end connected to a manometer. It measures the total pressure of the fluid and indirectly its velocity.
Pitot tube	2.
	syl	Pi:tot tube
	pron	<1pEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Pitot-static tube}, esp. one fitted to an aircraft.
pitsaw	0.
	syl	pit+saw
	pron	<1pit2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large saw formerly used for cutting logs into planks, operated by two men, one standing on top of the log and the other in a pit underneath it.
William	1.
	head	Pitt
	syl	Wil:liam
	def	called 1st Earl of Chatham. 1708-78, English statesman. He was first minister (1756-57; 1757-61; 1766-68) and achieved British victory in the Seven Years' War (1756-63).
Pitt	2.
	syl	Pitt
	pron	<pit>
	pos	n.
	def	his son {Wil@.liam}, called 1759-1806, English statesman. As prime minister (1783-1801; 1804-06), he carried through important fiscal and tariff reforms. From 1793, his attention was focused on the wars with revolutionary and Napoleonic France.
pitta	ety	from Modern Greek: a cake
pitta	0.
	syl	pit+ta
	pron	<1pit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat rounded slightly leavened bread, originally from the Middle East, with a hollow inside like a pocket, which can be filled with food. Also called: {Arab bread, Greek bread}.
pittance	ety	C16: from Old French pietance ration, ultimately from Latin piet*_as duty
pittance	0.
	syl	pit+tance
	pron	<1pitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount or portion, esp. a meagre allowance of money.
pitter-patter	1.
	syl	pit:ter-pat:ter
	pron	<1pit*2p@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of light rapid taps or pats, as of raindrops.
pitter-patter	2.
	syl	pit:ter-pat:ter
	pron	<1pit*2p@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make such a sound.
pitter-patter	3.
	syl	pit:ter-pat:ter
	pron	<1pit*2p@t*>
	pos	adv.
	def	with such a sound.
	exam	1	the rain fell pitter-patter on the window.
Pittsburgh	0.
	syl	Pitts+burgh
	pron	<1pitsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Pennsylvania, at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers, which form the Ohio River: settled around Fort Pitt in 1758; developed rapidly with the discovery of iron deposits and one of the world's richest coalfields; the largest river port in the U.S. and an important industrial centre, with large steel mills. Pop.: 479276 (1973 est.).
Pitt Street Farmer	ety	C20: after a principal business street in Sydney
Pitt Street Farmer	0.
	syl	Pitt Street Farm+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	another name for {Collins Street Farmer}.
pituitary	ety	C17: from Late Latin p*_itu*_it*_arius slimy, from p*_itu*_ita phlegm
pituitaries	infl
	head	pituitary
	syl	pi+tu:i+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pituitary	1.
	syl	pi+tu:i+tar:y
	pron	<pi1tju:it*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pituitary gland, pituitary extract}.
pituitary	2.
	syl	pi+tu:i+tar:y
	pron	<pi1tju:it*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pituitary gland.
pituitary	3.
	syl	pi+tu:i+tar:y
	pron	<pi1tju:it*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or relating to phlegm or mucus.
pituitary extract	0.
	syl	pi+tu:i+tar:y ex+tract
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of the pituitary gland, used in medicine for the therapeutic effects of its hormones.
body	alt
	head	pituitary gland
	or	pituitary gland
	syl	bod:y
	pos	n.
pituitary gland	0.
	or	body
	syl	pi+tu:i+tar:y gland
	pos	n.
	def	the master endocrine gland, attached by a stalk to the base of the brain. Its two lobes (see {adenohypophysis} and {neurohypophysis}) secrete hormones affecting skeletal growth, development of the sex glands, and the functioning of the other endocrine glands. Also called: {hypophysis, hypophysis cerebri}.
pituri	ety	C19: from a native Australian name
pituri	0.
	syl	pit:u+ri
	pron	<1pit*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian solanaceous shrub, the leaves of which are the source of a narcotic used by the Aborigines.
pit viper	0.
	syl	pit vi+per
	pos	n.
	def	any venomous snake of the New World family having a heat-sensitive organ in a pit on each side of the head: includes the rattlesnakes.
pity	ety	C13: from Old French pit*'e, from Latin piet*_as duty
pities	infl
	head	pity
	syl	pit:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pity	1.
	syl	pit:y
	pron	<1piti>
	pos	n.
	def	sympathy or sorrow felt for the sufferings of another.
have	2.
	head	pity
	or	take pity on
	syl	have
	def	to have sympathy or show mercy for.
pity	3.
	syl	pit:y
	pron	<1piti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes regret or pity.
pity	4.
	syl	pit:y
	pron	<1piti>
	pos	n.
	def	an unfortunate chance.
	exam	1	what a pity you can't come.
pities	infl
	head	pity
	syl	pit:ies
	pos	vb.
pitying	infl
	head	pity
	syl	pit:y+ing
	pos	vb.
pitied	infl
	head	pity
	syl	pit+ied.
	pos	vb.
pity	5.
	syl	pit:y
	pron	<1piti>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel pity (for).
pityingly	sub
	head	pity
	syl	pit:y+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pityriasis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek pituriasis scurfiness, from pituron bran
pityriasis	1.
	syl	pit:y+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2pit*1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of skin diseases characterized by the shedding of dry flakes of skin.
pityriasis	2.
	syl	pit:y+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2pit*1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar skin disease of certain domestic animals.
piu	ety	Italian, from Latin plus more
piu	0.
	syl	pi*`u
	pron	<pju:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music. (in combination
	def	more (quickly, softly, etc.).
	exam	1	pi*`u allegro, pi*`u mosso, pi*`u lento.
Piura	0.
	syl	Piu+ra
	pron	Spanish <1pjura>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Peru: the oldest colonial city in Peru, founded by Pizarro in 1532; commercial centre of an agricultural district. Pop.: 126010 (1972).
Pius II	0.
	syl	Pi:us II
	pron	<1pI*s>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name original name 1405-64, Italian ecclesiastic, humanist, poet, and historian; pope (1458-64).
Pius IV	0.
	syl	Pi:us IV
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1499-1565, pope (1559-65). He reconvened the Council of Trent (1562), confirming its final decrees.
Saint	infl
	head	Pius V
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Pius V	0.
	syl	Pi:us V
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1504-72, pope (1566-72). He attempted to enforce the reforms decreed by the Council of Trent, excommunicated Elizabeth I of England (1570), and organized the alliance that defeated the Turks at Lepanto (1571). Feast day: May 5.
Pius VII	0.
	syl	Pi:us VII
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1740-1823, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1800-23). He concluded a concordat with Napoleon (1801) and consecrated him as emperor of France (1804), but resisted his annexation of the Papal States (1809).
Pius IX	0.
	syl	Pi:us IX
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1792-1878, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1846-78). He refused to recognize the incorporation of Rome and the Papal States in the kingdom of Italy, confining himself to the Vatican after 1870. He decreed the dogma of the Immaculate Conception (1854) and convened the Vatican Council, which laid down the doctrine of papal infallibility (1870).
Saint	infl
	head	Pius X
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Pius X	0.
	syl	Pi:us X
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1835-1914, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1903-14). He condemned Modernism (1907) and initiated a new codification of canon law. Feast day: Sept. 3.
Pius XI	0.
	syl	Pi:us XI
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1857-1939, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1922-39). He signed the Lateran Treaty (1929), by which the Vatican City was recognized as an inde?!pendent state. His encyclicals condemned Nazism and Com?!munism.
Pius XII	0.
	syl	Pi:us XII
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1876-1958, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1939-58): his attitude towards Nazi Germany anti-Semitism has been a matter of controversy.
pivot	ety	C17: from Old French; perhaps related to Old Proven*,cal pua tooth of a comb
pivot	1.
	syl	piv+ot
	pron	<1piv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short shaft or pin supporting something that turns; fulcrum.
pivot	2.
	syl	piv+ot
	pron	<1piv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a shaft or arbor that terminates in a bearing.
pivot	3.
	syl	piv+ot
	pron	<1piv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing upon which progress, success, etc., depends.
pivot	4.
	syl	piv+ot
	pron	<1piv*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the person or position from which a military formation takes its reference when altering position, etc.
pivot	5.
	syl	piv+ot
	pron	<1piv*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mount on or provide with a pivot or pivots.
pivot	6.
	syl	piv+ot
	pron	<1piv*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to turn on or as if on a pivot.
pivotal	1.
	syl	piv+ot+al
	pron	<1piv*tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or acting as a pivot.
pivotal	2.
	syl	piv+ot+al
	pron	<1piv*tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of crucial importance.
pivotally	sub
	head	pivotal
	syl	piv+ot+al+ly
	pos	adv.
pivot bridge	0.
	syl	piv+ot bridge
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swing bridge}.
pix	H1.0.
	syl	pix
	pron	<piks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	photographs; prints.
pix	H2.0.
	syl	pix
	pron	<piks>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {pyx}.
pixie	ety	C17: of obscure origin
pixy	alt
	head	pixie
	or	pixie
	syl	pix:y
	pron	<1piksi>
	pos	n.
pixies	infl
	head	pixie
	syl	pix:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pixie	0.
	or	pixy
	syl	pix:ie
	pron	<1piksi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	a fairy or elf.
pixilated	ety	C20: from #7pixie+ -lated, as in stimulated, titillated, etc.
pixilated	1.
	syl	pix:i+lat+ed
	pron	<1piksi2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	eccentric or whimsical.
pixilated	2.
	syl	pix:i+lat+ed
	pron	<1piksi2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Slang.
	def	drunk.
pixilation	sub
	head	pixilated
	syl	pix:i+1la+tion
	pos	n.
Francisco	infl
	head	Pizarro
	syl	Fran:cis:co
	pron	<fran1$Tisko>
	pos	n.
Pizarro	0.
	syl	Pi:zar:ro
	pron	<pi1za:r*u>, Spanish <pi1$Tarro>
	pos	n.
	def	??1475-1541, Spanish conqueror of Peru. He land?!ed in Peru (1532), murdered the Inca King Atahualpa (1533), and founded Lima as the new capital of Peru (1535). He was murdered by his own followers.
pize	ety	of obscure origin
pize	0.
	syl	pize
	pron	<pIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect.
	def	to strike (someone a blow).
pizz	0.
	syl	pizz.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	pizzicato.
pizza	ety	C20: from Italian, perhaps from Vulgar Latin picea (unattested), translation of Medieval Greek pitta cake, from Latin piceus relating to #7pitch %2
pizza	0.
	syl	piz+za
	pron	<1pEts*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of Italian origin consisting of a baked disc of dough covered with cheese and tomatoes, usually with the addition of mushrooms, anchovies, sausage, or ham.
pizzeria	0.
	syl	piz+ze+ri:a
	pron	<2pEts*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where pizzas are made, sold, or eaten.
pizzicato	ety	C19: from Italian: pinched, from pizzicare to twist, twang
	infl
	head	pizzicato
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
pizzicato	1.
	syl	piz+zi+ca+to
	pron	<2pitsi1ka:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	in music for the violin family
	def	to be plucked with the finger.
pizzicato	2.
	syl	piz+zi+ca+to
	pron	<2pitsi1ka:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the style or technique of playing a normally bowed stringed instrument in this manner.
pizzle	ety	C16: of Germanic origin; compare Low German p*_esel, Flemish p*_ezel, Middle Dutch p*_eze sinew
pizzle	0.
	syl	piz+zle
	pron	<1pizL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	the penis of an animal, esp. a bull.
PK	0.
	syl	PK
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	psychokinesis.
pks	infl
	head	pk
	syl	pks.
	mod	pl.
pk	1.
	syl	pk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pack.
pk	2.
	syl	pk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	park.
pk	3.
	syl	pk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	peak.
pkgs	infl
	head	pkg
	syl	pkgs.
	mod	pl.
pkg	0.
	syl	pkg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	package.
pkt	0.
	syl	pkt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	packet.
PL	1.
	syl	PL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Poland. {?-$D}. (in transformational grammar) plural.
pl	1.
	syl	pl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	place.
pl	2.
	syl	pl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	plate.
pl	3.
	syl	pl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	plural.
Pl	0.
	syl	Pl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in street names
	def	Place.
PL	0.
	syl	PL/1
	pos	n.
	def	programming language 1: a high-level computer programming language designed for mathematical and scientif?!ic purposes.
PLA	0.
	syl	P.L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Port of London Authority.
placable	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin pl*_ac*_abilis, from pl*_ac*_are to appease; related to plac*_ere to please
placable	0.
	syl	plac+a:ble
	pron	<1pl@k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily placated or appeased.
placability	sub
	head	placable
	or	placableness
	syl	plac+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
placableness	sub
	head	placable
	or	placability
	syl	plac+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
placard	ety	C15: from Old French plaquart, from plaquier to plate, lay flat; see #7plaque 
placard	1.
	syl	plac+ard
	pron	<1pl@ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed or written notice for public display; poster.
placard	2.
	syl	plac+ard
	pron	<1pl@ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a small plaque or card.
placard	3.
	syl	plac+ard
	pron	<1pl@ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to post placards on or in.
placard	4.
	syl	plac+ard
	pron	<1pl@ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to publicize or advertise by placards.
placard	5.
	syl	plac+ard
	pron	<1pl@ka:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to display as a placard.
placate	ety	C17: from Latin pl*_ac*_are; see #7placable 
placate	0.
	syl	pla+cate
	pron	<pl*1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pacify or appease.
placation	sub
	head	placate
	syl	pla+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
placative	alt
	head	placatory
	or	placatory
	syl	plac:a+tive
	pron	<1pl@k*tiv>, <pl*1kAtiv>
	pos	adj.
placatory	0.
	or	placative
	syl	plac:a+to:ry
	pron	<1pl@k*t*ri>, <-tri> <pl*1kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	placating or intended to placate.
place	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin plat*_ea court?!yard, from Greek plateia, from platus broad; compare French plat flat
place	1.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular point or part of space or of a surface, esp. that occupied by a person or thing.
place	2.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a geographical point, such as a town, city, etc.
place	3.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or rank in a sequence or order.
place	4.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an open square lined with houses of a similar type in a city or town.
place	4.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a street name
	exam	1	Grosvenor Place.
place	5.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	space or room.
place	6.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a house or living quarters.
place	7.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any building or area set aside for a specific purpose.
place	8.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage in a book, play, film, etc..
	exam	1	to lose one's place.
place	9.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	proper or appropriate position or time.
	exam	1	a woman's place is no longer in the home.
place	10.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	right or original position.
	exam	1	put it back in its place.
place	11.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	suitable, appropriate, or customary surroundings (esp. in the phrases {out of place, in place}) .
place	12.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	right, prerogative, or duty.
	exam	1	it is your place to give a speech.
place	13.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	appointment, position, or job.
	exam	1	a place at college.
place	14.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	position, condition, or state.
	exam	1	if I were in your place.
place	15.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a space or seat, as at a dining table.
place	15.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	place mat.
place	16.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the relative position of a digit in a number. See also {decimal place}.
place	17.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the best times in a race.
place	18.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the first, second, or third position at the finish.
place	18.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the first or usually the second position at the finish.
place	18.c.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a place bet.
place	19.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	one of the three unities. See { {unity} (sense 8)}.
place	20.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an important position, rank, or role.
all over the place	21.
	head	place
	syl	all over the place.
	def	in disorder or disarray.
place	22.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the House of Commons
	def	the House of Lords.
place	22.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the House of Lords
	def	the House of Commons.
give place (to) 	23.
	head	place
	syl	give place (to) .
	def	to make room (for) or be superceded (by).
place	24.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to travel.
place	24.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to become successful.
place	25.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	instead of; in lieu of.
	exam	1	go in place of my sister.
place	25.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	in exchange for.
	exam	1	he gave her it in place of her ring.
know one's place	26.
	head	place
	syl	know one's place.
	def	to be aware of one's inferior position.
pride of place	27.
	head	place
	syl	pride of place.
	def	the highest or foremost position.
put someone in his	28.
	head	place
	or	her place
	syl	put someone in his
	def	to humble someone who is arrogant, conceited, forward, etc.
take one's place	29.
	head	place
	syl	take one's place.
	def	to take up one's usual or specified position.
take the place of	30.
	head	place
	syl	take the place of.
	def	to be a substitute for.
take place	31.
	head	place
	syl	take place.
	def	to happen or occur.
place	32.a.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford university
	def	Cambridge uni?!versity.
place	32.b.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Cambridge university
	def	Oxford university. {~}
place	33.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to put or set in a particular or appropri?!ate place.
place	34.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to find or indicate the place of.
place	35.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to identify or classify by linking with an appropriate context.
	exam	1	to place a face.
place	36.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to regard or view as being.
	exam	1	to place prosperity above sin?!cerity.
place	37.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to make (an order, bet, etc.).
place	38.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to find a home or job for (someone).
place	39.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to appoint to an office or position.
place	40.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to put under the care (of).
place	41.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to direct or aim carefully.
place	42.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	passive
	def	to cause (a racehorse, greyhound, athlete, etc.) to arrive in first, second, third, or some?!times fourth place.
place	43.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. of a racehorse, greyhound, etc.
	def	to finish among the first three in a contest, esp. in second position.
place	44.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to invest (funds).
place	45.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to sing (a note) with accura?!cy of pitch.
place	46.
	syl	place
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to insert (an advertisement) in a newspaper, journal, etc.
placebo	ety	C13 (in the ecclesiastical sense): from Latin Placebo Domino I shall please the Lord (from the opening of the office for the dead); C19 (in the medical sense)
placebos	infl
	head	placebo
	or	placeboes
	syl	pla+ce:bos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
placeboes	infl
	head	placebo
	or	placebos
	syl	pla+ce:boes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
placebo	1.
	syl	pla+ce:bo
	pron	<pl*1sEb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an inactive substance administered to a patient who insists on receiving medication or who would benefit by the psychological deception or who is used in the investigation of the efficacy of an active drug. See also {control group, placebo effect}.
placebo	2.
	syl	pla+ce:bo
	pron	<pl*1sEb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something said or done to please or humour another.
placebo	3.
	syl	pla+ce:bo
	pron	<pl*1sEb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a traditional name for the vespers of the office for the dead.
placebo effect	0.
	syl	pla+ce:bo ef+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a positive therapeutic effect claimed by a patient after receiving a placebo believed by him to be an active drug. See {control group}.
place card	0.
	syl	place card
	pos	n.
	def	a card placed on a dinner table before a seat, as at a formal dinner, indicating the name of the person who is to sit there.
place kick	1.
	syl	place kick
	pos	n.
	qual	Football.
	def	a kick in which the ball is placed in position before it is kicked.
place-kick	infl
	head	place kick
	syl	place-kick.
	pos	vb.
place kick	2.
	syl	place kick
	pos	vb.
	qual	Football.
	def	to kick (a ball) using a place kick.
place kick	xref
	syl	place kick
	qual	Football.
	def	Compare {drop kick, punt%2}.
placemen	infl
	head	placeman
	syl	place+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
placeman	0.
	syl	place+man
	pron	<1plAsm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., rare and derogatory.
	def	a person who holds a public office, esp. for private profit and as a reward for political support.
placement	1.
	syl	place+ment
	pron	<1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of placing or the state of being placed.
placement	2.
	syl	place+ment
	pron	<1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	arrangement or position.
placement	3.
	syl	place+ment
	pron	<1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or business of finding employment.
place name	0.
	syl	place name
	pos	n.
	def	the name of a geographical location, such as a town or area.
placenta	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek plakoeis flat cake, from plax flat
placentas	infl
	head	placenta
	or	placentae
	syl	pla+cen+tas
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
placentae	infl
	head	placenta
	or	placentas
	syl	pla+cen+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
placenta	1.
	syl	pla+cen+ta
	pron	<pl*1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the vascular organ formed in the uterus of most mammals during pregnancy, consisting of both maternal and embryonic tissues and providing oxygen and nutrients for the fetus and transfer of waste products from the fetal to the maternal blood circulation. See also {afterbirth}.
placenta	2.
	syl	pla+cen+ta
	pron	<pl*1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding organ or part in certain other mammals.
placenta	3.a.
	syl	pla+cen+ta
	pron	<pl*1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the ovary of flowering plants to which the ovules are attached.
placenta	3.b.
	syl	pla+cen+ta
	pron	<pl*1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of tissue in nonflowering plants that bears the sporangia or spores.
placentate	alt
	head	placental
	or	placental
	syl	pla+cen+tate
	pos	adj.
placental	0.
	or	placentate
	syl	pla+cen+tal
	pron	<pl*1sentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of animals
	def	having a placenta.
	exam	1	placental mammals.
placentation	1.
	syl	plac+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2pl@sen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the way in which ovules are attached in the ovary.
placentation	2.a.
	syl	plac+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2pl@sen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which the placenta is attached in the uterus.
placentation	2.b.
	syl	plac+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2pl@sen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of formation of the placenta.
placer	ety	C19: from American Spanish: deposit, from Spanish plaza #7place 
placer	0.a.
	syl	plac+er
	pron	<1pl@s*>
	pos	n.
	def	surface sediment containing particles of gold or some other valuable mineral.
placer	0.b.
	syl	plac+er
	pron	<1pl@s*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	placer-mining.
place setting	0.
	syl	place set+ting
	pos	n.
	def	the set of items of cutlery, crockery, and glassware laid for one person at a dining table.
placet	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: it pleases
placet	0.
	syl	pla+cet
	pron	<1plAset>
	pos	n.
	def	a vote or expression of assent by saying the word
placid	ety	C17: from Latin placidus peaceful; related to plac*_ere to please
placid	0.
	syl	plac+id
	pron	<1pl@sid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a calm appearance or nature.
placidity	sub
	head	placid
	or	placidness
	syl	pla+cid+i:ty
	pron	<pl*1siditi>
	pos	n.
placidness	sub
	head	placid
	or	placidity
	syl	plac+id+ness
	pos	n.
placidly	sub
	head	placid
	syl	plac+id+ly
	pos	adv.
placket	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch plackaet breastplate, from Medieval Latin placca metal plate
placket	1.
	syl	plack+et
	pron	<1pl@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressmaking.
	def	a piece of cloth sewn in under a closure with buttons, hooks and eyes, zips, etc.
placket	2.
	syl	plack+et
	pron	<1pl@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressmaking.
	def	the closure itself.
placoderm	ety	C19: from Greek plac-, plax a flat plate+-#7derm 
placoderm	0.
	syl	plac:o+derm
	pron	<1pl@k*2dR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct bony-plated fishlike vertebrate of the class of Silurian to Permian times: thought to have been the earliest vertebrates with jaws.
placoid	ety	C19: from Greek plac-, plax flat
placoid	1.
	syl	plac+oid
	pron	<1pl@kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	platelike or flattened.
placoid	2.
	syl	plac+oid
	pron	<1pl@kcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the scales of sharks and other elasmobranchs
	def	toothlike; composed of dentine with an enamel tip and basal pulp cavity.
plafond	ety	C17: from French, from plat flat+ fond bottom, from Latin fundus bottom
plafond	H1.0.
	syl	pla+fond
	pron	<pl*1fon>, French <pla1f?~c>, French <pla1f?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceiling, esp. one having ornamentation.
plafond	ety	French, literally: ceiling, maximum
plafond	H2.0.
	syl	pla+fond
	pron	<pl*1fon>, French <pla1f?~c>, French <pla1f?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game, a precursor of contract bridge.
plagal	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin plag*_alis, from plaga, perhaps from Greek plagos side
plagal	1.
	syl	pla+gal
	pron	<1plAgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cadence
	def	progressing from the subdominant to the tonic chord, as in the of a hymn.
plagal	2.
	syl	pla+gal
	pron	<1plAgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mode
	def	commencing upon the dominant of an authentic mode, but sharing the same final as the authentic mode. Plagal modes are designated by the prefix before the name of their authentic counterparts.
	exam	1	the Hypodorian mode.
plage	ety	French, literally: beach, strand
plage	0.
	syl	plage
	pron	<pla:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {flocculus} (sense 1)}.
plagiarism	1.
	syl	pla+gia+rism
	pron	<1plAJ*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of plagiarizing.
plagiarism	2.
	syl	pla+gia+rism
	pron	<1plAJ*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something plagiarized.
plagiarist	sub
	head	plagiarism
	syl	pla+gia+rist
	pos	n.
plagiaristic	sub
	head	plagiarism
	syl	pla+gia+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
plagiarise	alt
	head	plagiarize
	or	plagiarize
	syl	pla+gia+rise
	pron	<1plAJ*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
plagiarize	0.
	or	plagiarise
	syl	pla+gia+rize
	pron	<1plAJ*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to appropriate (ideas, passages, etc.) from (another work or author).
plagiarizer	sub
	head	plagiarize
	or	plagiariser
	syl	pla+gia+2riz+er
	pos	n.
plagiariser	sub
	head	plagiarize
	or	plagiarizer
	syl	pla+gia+2ris+er
	pos	n.
plagiary	ety	C16: from Latin plagi*_arus plunderer, from plagium kidnapping; related to plaga snare
plagiaries	infl
	head	plagiary
	syl	pla+gia+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plagiary	0.
	syl	pla+gia+ry
	pron	<1plAJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who plagiarizes or a piece of plagiarism.
plagio-	ety	from Greek plagios, from plagos side
plagio-	0.
	syl	pla:gi:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	slanting, inclining, or oblique.
	exam	1	plagiotropism.
plagioclase	0.
	syl	pla+gi:o+clase
	pron	<1plAJi*u2klAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of feldspar minerals consisting of a mixture of sodium and calcium aluminium silicates in triclinic crystalline form: includes albite, oligoclase, and labradorite. &- {pla+gi@.o+clas+tic} (@!ple$Id#f$I$$$u#!kl@ast$Ik)
plagioclimax	0.
	syl	pla+gi:o+cli+max
	pron	<2plAJi*u1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the climax stage of a community, influenced by man or some other outside factor.
plagiotropism	0.
	syl	pla+gi:o+trop+ism
	pron	<2plAJi*u1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the growth of a plant at an angle to the vertical in response to a stimulus. &- {@!pla+gi@.o+#!trop+ic}
plague	ety	C14: from Late Latin pl*_aga pestilence, from Latin: a blow; related to Greek pl*_eg*_e a stroke, Latin plangere to strike
plague	1.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	any widespread and usually highly contagious disease with a high fatality rate.
plague	2.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disease of rodents, esp. rats, transmitted to man by the bite of the rat flea
plague	3.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bubonic plague}.
plague	4.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	something that afflicts or harasses.
plague	5.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an annoyance or nuisance.
plague	6.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	a pestilence, affliction, or calamity on a large scale. esp. when regarded as sent by God.
plague	7.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	used to express annoyance, disgust, etc..
	exam	1	a plague on you.
plague	8.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	to afflict or harass.
plague	9.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	def	to bring down a plague upon.
plague	10.
	syl	plague
	pron	<plAg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy.
plaguer	sub
	head	plague
	syl	plagu+er
	pos	n.
plaguey	alt
	head	plaguy
	or	plaguy
	syl	pla+guey
	pron	<1plAgi>
plaguy	1.
	or	plaguey
	syl	pla+guy
	pron	<1plAgi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	disagreeable or vexing.
plaguy	2.
	or	plaguey
	syl	pla+guy
	pron	<1plAgi>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	disagreeably or annoyingly.
plaguily	sub
	head	plaguy
	syl	pla+gui+ly
	pos	adv.
plaice	ety	C13: from Old French pla*"iz, from Late Latin platessa flatfish, from Greek platus flat
plaices	alt
	head	plaice
	or	plaice
	syl	plaic:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plaice	1.
	or	plaices
	syl	plaice
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a European flatfish, having an oval brown body marked with red or orange spots and valued as a food fish: family
plaice	2.
	or	plaices
	syl	plaice
	pron	<plAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various other fishes of the family esp.
plaid	ety	C16: from Scottish Gaelic plaide, of obscure origin
plaid	1.
	syl	plaid
	pron	<pl@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long piece of cloth of a tartan pattern, worn over the shoulder as part of Highland costume.
plaid	2.a.
	syl	plaid
	pron	<pl@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a crisscross weave or cloth.
plaid	2.b.
	syl	plaid
	pron	<pl@d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a plaid scarf.
plain	ety	C13: from Old French: simple, from Latin pl*_anus level, distinct, clear
plain	H1.1.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	flat or smooth; level.
plain	H1.2.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not complicated; clear.
	exam	1	the plain truth.
plain	H1.3.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not difficult; simple or easy.
	exam	1	a plain task.
plain	H1.4.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	honest or straightforward.
plain	H1.5.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	lowly, esp. in social rank or education.
plain	H1.6.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	without adornment or show.
	exam	1	a plain coat.
plain	H1.7.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric
	def	without pattern or of simple untwilled weave.
plain	H1.8.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not attractive.
plain	H1.9.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mixed; simple.
	exam	1	plain vodka.
plain	H1.10.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Knitting.
	def	of or done in plain.
plain	H1.11.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a level or almost level tract of country, esp. an extensive treeless region.
plain	H1.12.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple stitch in knitting.
plain	H1.13.a.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the unmarked white ball, as distinguished from the spot balls.
plain	H1.13.b.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the player using this ball.
plainly	sub
	head	plain
	syl	plain+ly
	pos	adv.
plainness	sub
	head	plain
	syl	plain+ness
	pos	n.
plain	ety	C14 pleignen, from Old French plaindre to lament, from Latin plangere to beat
plain	H2.0.
	syl	plain
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a dialect or poetic word for {complain}.
plainchant	ety	C18: from French, rendering Medieval Latin cantus pl*_anus; see #7plain %1
plainchant	0.
	syl	plain+chant
	pron	<1plAn2Ca:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {plainsong}. See also {Gregorian chant}.
plain chocolate	0.
	syl	plain choc:o+late
	pos	n.
	def	chocolate with a slightly bitter flavour and dark colour. Compare {milk chocolate}.
plain clothes	0.a.
	syl	plain clothes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ordinary clothes, as distinguished from uniform, as worn by a police detective on duty.
plain clothes	0.b.
	syl	plain clothes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a plain-clothes policeman.
plain-laid	0.
	syl	plain-laid
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cable or rope
	def	made of three strands twisted together in the usual right-handed direction.
plains	0.
	syl	plains
	pron	<plAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	extensive tracts of level or almost level treeless countryside; prairies.
plain sailing	1.
	syl	plain sail+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	smooth or easy progress.
plain sailing	2.
	syl	plain sail+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	sailing in a body of water that is unobstructed; clear sailing. Compare {plane sailing}.
Plains Indian	0.
	syl	Plains In+di:an
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the North American Indian peoples formerly living in the Great Plains of the U.S. and Canada.
plainsmen	infl
	head	plainsman
	syl	plains+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plainsman	0.
	syl	plains+man
	pron	<1plAnzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in a plains region, esp. in the Great Plains of North America.
Plains of Abraham	0.
	syl	Plains of A:bra+ham
	pos	n.
	def	a field in E Canada between Quebec City and the St. Lawrence River: site of an important British victory (1759) in the Seven Years' War, which cost the French their possession of Canada.
plainsong	ety	C16: translation of Medieval Latin cantus pl*_anus 
plainsong	0.
	syl	plain+song
	pron	<1plAn2soG>
	pos	n.
	def	the style of unison unaccompanied vocal music used in the medieval Church, esp. in Gregorian chant. Also called: {plainchant}.
plain-spoken	0.
	syl	plain-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	candid; frank; blunt.
plaint	ety	C13: from Old French plainte, from Latin planctus lamentation, from plangere to beat
plaint	1.
	syl	plaint
	pron	<plAnt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a complaint or lamentation.
plaint	2.
	syl	plaint
	pron	<plAnt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a statement in writing of grounds of complaint made to a court of law and asking for redress of the grievance.
plain text	0.
	syl	plain text
	pos	n.
	qual	Telecomm.
	def	a message set in a directly readable form rather than in coded groups.
plaintiff	ety	C14: from legal French plaintif, from Old French plaintif (adj.) complaining, from plainte #7plaint  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** complaining, from plainte #7plaint  ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
plaintiff	0.
	syl	plain+tiff
	pron	<1plAntif>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who brings a civil action in a court of law. Compare { {defendant} (sense 1)}.
plaintive	ety	C14: from Old French plaintif grieving, from plainte #7plaint 
plaintive	0.
	syl	plain+tive
	pron	<1plAntiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing melancholy; mournful.
plaintively	sub
	head	plaintive
	syl	plain+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
plaintiveness	sub
	head	plaintive
	syl	plain+tive+ness
	pos	n.
plaister	0.
	syl	plais+ter
	pron	<1plAst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	plaster.
plait	ety	C15: pleyt, from Old French pleit, from Latin plic*_are to fold; see #7ply %2
plait	1.
	syl	plait
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of hair, etc., that has been plaited.
plait	2.
	syl	plait
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a loaf of bread of several twisting or intertwining parts.
plait	3.
	syl	plait
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {pleat}.
plait	4.
	syl	plait
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intertwine (strands or strips) in a pattern.
plan	ety	C18: via French from Latin pl*_anus flat; compare #7plane %1#7, {plain %1}
plan	1.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed scheme, method, etc., for attaining an objective.
plan	2.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a proposed, usually tentative idea for doing something.
plan	3.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing to scale of a horizontal section through a building taken at a given level. Compare {ground {plan} (sense 1)}, {{elevation} (sense 5)}.
plan	4.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline, sketch, etc.
plan	5.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in perspective drawing
	def	any of several imaginary planes perpendicular to the line of vision and between the eye and object depicted.
plans	infl
	head	plan
	syl	plans
	pos	vb.
planning	infl
	head	plan
	syl	plan+ning
	pos	vb.
planned	infl
	head	plan
	syl	planned.
	pos	vb.
plan	6.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form a plan (for) or make plans (for).
plan	7.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a plan of (a building).
plan	8.
	syl	plan
	pron	<pl@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to have in mind as a purpose; intend.
planar	ety	C19: from Late Latin pl*_an*_aris on level ground, from Latin pl*_anus flat
planar	1.
	syl	pla+nar
	pron	<1plAn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a plane.
planar	2.
	syl	pla+nar
	pron	<1plAn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying in one plane; flat.
planarity	sub
	head	planar
	syl	pla+nar+i:ty
	pron	<plA1n@riti>
	pos	n.
planarian	ety	C19: from New Latin Pl*_an*_aria type genus, from Late Latin pl*_an*_arius level, flat; see #7plane %1
planarian	0.
	syl	pla+nar+i:an
	pron	<pl*1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any free-living turbellarian flatworm of the mostly aquatic suborder having a three-branched intestine.
planar process	0.
	syl	pla+nar pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a method of producing diffused junctions in semiconductor devices. A pattern of holes is etched into an oxide layer formed on a silicon substrate, into which impurities are diffused through the holes.
planation	0.
	syl	pla+na+tion
	pron	<plA1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the erosion of a land surface until it is basically flat.
planchet	ety	C17: from French: little board, from planche #7plank 
planchet	0.
	syl	planch+et
	pron	<1pla:nCit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of metal ready to be stamped as a coin, medal, etc.; flan.
planchette	ety	C19: from French: little board, from planche #7plank 
planchette	0.
	syl	plan+chette
	pron	<pla:n1Set>
	pos	n.
	def	a heart-shaped board on wheels with a pencil attached that writes messages under supposed spirit guidance.
Max (Karl Ernst Ludwig)	infl
	head	Planck
	syl	Max (Karl Ernst Ludwig)
	pos	n.
Planck's constant	alt
	head	Planck constant
	or	Planck constant
	syl	Planck's con+stant
	pos	n.
Planck constant	0.
	or	Planck's constant
	syl	Planck con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	a fundamental constant equal to the energy of any quantum of radiation divided by its frequency. It has a value of 6.6262#M10%#-%3%4 joule seconds. Symbol.
	exam	1	h
plane	ety	C17: from Latin pl*_anum level surface
plane	H1.1.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a flat surface in which a straight line joining any two of its points lies entirely on that surface.
plane	H1.2.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat or level surface.
plane	H1.3.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a level of existence, performance, attainment, etc.
plane	H1.4.a.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {aeroplane}.
plane	H1.4.b.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aerofoil or supporting surface of an aircraft or hydroplane.
plane	H1.5.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	level or flat.
plane	H1.6.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a curve, figure, etc.
	def	lying entirely in one plane.
plane	H1.7.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fly without moving wings or using engines; glide.
plane	H1.8.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a boat
	def	to rise partly and skim over the water when moving at a certain speed.
plane	H1.9.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel by aeroplane.
planeness	sub
	head	plane
	syl	plane+ness
	pos	n.
plane	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin pl*_ana plane, from pl*_an*_are to level
plane	H2.1.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool with an adjustable sharpened steel blade set obliquely in a wooden or iron body, for levelling or smoothing timber surfaces, cutting mouldings or grooves, etc.
plane	H2.2.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat tool, usually metal, for smoothing the surface of clay or plaster in a mould.
plane	H2.3.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to level, smooth, or cut (timber, wooden articles, etc.) using a plane or similar tool.
plane	H2.4.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to remove using a plane.
plane	H3.0.
	syl	plane
	pron	<plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	See {plane tree}.
plane angle	0.
	syl	plane an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle between two intersecting lines.
plane chart	0.
	syl	plane chart
	pos	n.
	def	a chart used in plane sailing, in which the lines of latitude and longitude are straight and parallel.
plane geometry	0.
	syl	plane ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the properties of and relationships between plane curves, figures, etc.
plane polarization	0.
	syl	plane po+lar:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a type of polarization in which waves of light or other electromagnetic radiation are restricted to vibration in a single plane.
planer	1.
	syl	plan+er
	pron	<1plAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine with a cutting tool that makes repeated horizontal strokes across the surface of a workpiece: used to cut flat surfaces into metal.
planer	2.
	syl	plan+er
	pron	<1plAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for planing wood, esp. one in which the cutting blades are mounted on a rotating drum.
planer	3.
	syl	plan+er
	pron	<1plAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a flat piece of wood used to level type in a chase.
planer	4.
	syl	plan+er
	pron	<1plAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing that planes.
plane sailing	0.
	syl	plane sail+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	navigation without reference to the earth's curvature. Compare {plain sailing}.
plane surveying	0.
	syl	plane sur+vey+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the surveying of areas of limited size, making no corrections for the earth's curvature.
planet	ety	C12: via Old French from Late Latin plan*_eta, from Greek plan*_et*_es wanderer, from planan to wander
planet	1.
	syl	plan+et
	pron	<1pl@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {major planet}. any of the nine celestial bodies, Mercury, Venus, earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, or Pluto, that revolve around the sun in elliptical orbits and are illuminated by light from the sun.
planet	2.
	syl	plan+et
	pron	<1pl@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any celestial body revolving around a star, illuminated by light from that star.
planet	3.
	syl	plan+et
	pron	<1pl@nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	any of the planets of the solar system, excluding the earth but including the sun and moon, each thought to rule one or sometimes two signs of the zodiac. See also {{house} (sense 9)}.
plane table	1.
	syl	plane ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a surveying instrument consisting of a drawing board mounted on adjustable legs, and used in the field for plotting measurements directly.
plane-table	infl
	head	plane table
	syl	plane-ta:ble.
	pos	vb.
plane table	2.
	syl	plane ta+ble
	pos	vb.
	def	to survey (a plot of land) using a plane table.
planetariums	infl
	head	planetarium
	or	planetaria
	syl	plan+e:tar+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
planetaria	infl
	head	planetarium
	or	planetariums
	syl	plan+e:tar+i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
planetarium	1.
	syl	plan+e:tar+i:um
	pron	<2pl@ni1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for simulating the apparent motions of the sun, moon, and planets against a background of constellations by projecting images of these bodies onto the inside of a domed ceiling.
planetarium	2.
	syl	plan+e:tar+i:um
	pron	<2pl@ni1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which such an instrument is housed.
planetarium	3.
	syl	plan+e:tar+i:um
	pron	<2pl@ni1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a model of the solar system, sometimes mechanized to show the relative motions of the planets.
planetary	1.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a planet.
planetary	2.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	mundane; terrestrial.
planetary	3.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	wandering or erratic.
planetary	4.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	under the influence of one of the planets.
planetary	5.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gear, esp. an epicyclic gear
	def	having an axis that rotates around that of another gear.
planetary	6.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electron
	def	having an orbit around the nucleus of an atom.
planetaries	infl
	head	planetary
	syl	plan+e:tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
planetary	7.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y
	pron	<1pl@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a train of planetary gears.
planetary nebula	0.
	syl	plan+e:tar:y neb:u+la
	pos	n.
	def	a very faint hot star surrounded by an expanding envelope of tenuous ionized gases, mainly hydrogen, that emit a fluorescent glow because of intense short-wave radiation from the star.
planetesimal hypothesis	ety	C20: planetesimal, from #7planet+infinitesimal 
planetesimal hypothesis	0.
	syl	plan+e:tes:i+mal hy+poth+e:sis
	pron	<2pl@ni1tesim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the discredited theory that the close passage of a star to the sun caused many small bodies ({planetesimals}) to be drawn from the sun, eventually coalescing to form the planets.
planetoid	0.
	syl	plan+et+oid
	pron	<1pl@ni2tcid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{asteroid} (sense 1)}.
planetoidal	sub
	head	planetoid
	syl	plan+e:1toi+dal
	pos	adj.
plane tree	ety	C14 plane, from Old French, from Latin platanus, from Greek platanos, from platos wide, referring to the leaves
plane	alt
	head	plane tree
	or	plane tree
	syl	plane
	pos	n.
plane tree	0.
	or	plane
	syl	plane tree
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the genus having ball-shaped heads of fruits and leaves with pointed lobes: family The hybrid #M ({London plane}) is frequently planted in towns. Also called: {platan}.
planet-stricken	alt
	head	planet-struck
	or	planet-struck
	syl	plan:et-strick:en
	pos	adj.
planet-struck	0.
	or	planet-stricken
	syl	plan:et-struck
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	affected by the influence of a planet, esp. malignly.
gear	alt
	head	planet wheel
	or	planet wheel
	syl	gear
	pos	n.
planet wheel	0.
	or	gear
	syl	plan+et wheel
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the wheels of an epicyclic gear train that orbits the central axis of the train.
planform	0.
	syl	plan+form
	pron	<1pl@n2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the outline or silhouette of an object, esp. an aircraft, as seen from above.
plangent	ety	C19: from Latin plangere to beat (esp. the breast, in grief); see #7{plain %2}
plangent	1.
	syl	plan+gent
	pron	<1pl@nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a loud deep sound.
plangent	2.
	syl	plan+gent
	pron	<1pl@nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	resonant and mournful in sound.
plangency	sub
	head	plangent
	syl	plan+gen+cy
	pos	n.
plangently	sub
	head	plangent
	syl	plan+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
planimeter	0.
	syl	pla+nim+e:ter
	pron	<pl@1nimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical integrating instrument for measuring the area of an irregular plane figure, such as the area under a curve, by moving a point attached to an arm around the perimeter of the figure.
planimetry	0.
	syl	pla+nim+e:try
	pron	<pl@1nimitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the measurement of plane areas.
planimetric	sub
	head	planimetry
	or	planimetrical
	syl	pla+ni+met+ric
	pron	<2pl@ni1metrik>
	pos	adj.
planimetrical	sub
	head	planimetry
	or	planimetric
	syl	pla+ni+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
planish	ety	C16: from Old French planir to smooth out, from Latin pl*_anus flat, #7{plain %1}
planish	0.
	syl	plan+ish
	pron	<1pl@niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a final finish to (metal, etc.) by hammering or rolling to produce a smooth surface.
planisher	sub
	head	planish
	syl	plan+ish+er
	pos	n.
planisphere	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin pl*_anisphaerium, from Latin pl*_anus flat+Greek sphaira globe
planisphere	0.
	syl	plan:i+sphere
	pron	<1pl@ni2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a projection or representation of all or part of a sphere on a plane surface, such as a polar projection of the celestial sphere onto a chart.
planispheric	sub
	head	planisphere
	syl	plan:i+spher+ic
	pron	<2pl@ni1sferik>
	pos	adj.
plank	ety	C13: from Old Norman French planke, from Late Latin planca board, from plancus flat-footed; probably related to Greek plax flat surface
plank	1.
	syl	plank
	pron	<pl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout length of sawn timber.
plank	2.
	syl	plank
	pron	<pl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	something that supports or sustains.
plank	3.
	syl	plank
	pron	<pl@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	one of the policies in a political party's programme.
walk the plank	4.
	head	plank
	syl	walk the plank.
	def	to be forced by pirates, etc., to walk to one's death off the end of a plank jutting out over the water from the side of a ship.
plank	5.
	syl	plank
	pron	<pl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or provide (an area) with planks.
plank	6.
	syl	plank
	pron	<pl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat (meat, etc.) to make it tender.
plank	7.
	syl	plank
	pron	<pl@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to cook or serve (meat or fish) on a special wooden board.
planking	0.
	syl	plank+ing
	pron	<1pl@GkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of planks.
plank-sheer	ety	C14 plancher, from Old French planchier, from planche plank, from Latin planca; spelling influenced by #7plank, {sheer %1}
plank-sheer	0.
	syl	plank-sheer
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a plank or timber covering the upper ends of the frames of a wooden vessel.
plankton	ety	C19: via German from Greek planktos wandering, from plazesthai to roam
plankton	0.
	syl	plank+ton
	pron	<1pl@Gkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the organisms inhabiting the surface layer of a sea or lake, consisting of small drifting plants and animals, such as diatoms. Compare {nekton}.
planktonic	sub
	head	plankton
	syl	plank+ton+ic
	pron	<pl@Gk1tonik>
	pos	adj.
planning blight	0.
	syl	plan+ning blight
	pos	n.
	def	the harmful effects on property values caused by uncertainty about development.
plano-	ety	from Latin pl*_anus flat, level
plano-concave	0.
	syl	pla:no-con:cave
	pron	<2plAn*u1konkAv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having one side concave and the other side plane.
plano-convex	0.
	syl	pla:no-con:vex
	pron	<2plAn*u1konveks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	having one side convex and the other side plane.
planogamete	0.
	syl	plan:o+gam+ete
	pron	<1pl@n*g*2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a motile gamete, such as a spermatozoon.
planography	0.
	syl	pla+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<pl*1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	any process, such as lithography, for printing from a flat surface.
planographic	sub
	head	planography
	syl	pla+no+graph+ic
	pron	<2plAn*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
planographically	sub
	head	planography
	syl	pla+no+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
planometer	0.
	syl	pla+nom+e:ter
	pron	<pl@1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat metal plate used for directly testing the flatness of metal surfaces in accurate metalwork.
planometric	sub
	head	planometer
	syl	pla+no+met+ric
	pron	<2plAn*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
planometrically	sub
	head	planometer
	syl	pla+no+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
planometry	sub
	head	planometer
	syl	pla+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
planosol	ety	C20: from Latin #7plano -#7+ solum soil
planosol	0.
	syl	pla+no+sol
	pron	<1plAn*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of intrazonal soil of humid or subhumid uplands having a strongly leached upper layer overlying a clay hardpan.
plant	ety	Old English, from Latin planta a shoot, cutting
plant	1.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any living organism that typically synthesizes its food from inorganic substances, possesses cellulose cell walls, responds slowly and often permanently to a stimulus, lacks specialized sense organs and nervous system, and has no powers of locomotion.
plant	2.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	such an organism that is green, terrestrial, and smaller than a shrub or tree; a herb.
plant	3.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting, seedling, or similar structure, esp. when ready for transplantation.
plant	4.a.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a factory or works.
plant	4.b.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	specialized me?!chani?!cal apparatus.
	exam	1	generating plant.
plant	4.c.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	portable equip?!ment, as used by a bushworker, cattle drover, etc.
plant	5.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a thing positioned secretly for discovery by another, esp. in order to incriminate an innocent person.
plant	6.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Snooker, etc.
	def	a position in which the cue ball can be made to strike an intermediate which then pockets another ball. {~}
plant	7.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to set (seeds, crops, etc.) into (ground) to grow.
plant	8.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to place firmly in position.
plant	9.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to establish; found.
plant	10.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to implant in the mind.
plant	11.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to deliver (a blow).
plant	12.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to position or hide, esp. in order to deceive or ob?!serve.
plant	13.
	syl	plant
	pron	<pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	to place (young fish, oysters, spawn, etc.) in (a lake, river, etc.) in order to stock the water.
plantable	sub
	head	plant
	syl	plant+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Plantagenet	ety	C12: from Old French, literally: sprig of broom, with reference to the crest of the Angevin kings, from Latin planta sprig+ genista broom
Plantagenet	0.
	syl	Plan:tag:e:net
	pron	<pl@n1t@Jinit>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of English kings, ruling from the ascent of Henry II (1154) to the death of Richard III (1485).
plantain	ety	C16: from Spanish platano plantain, #7plane tree 
plantain	H1.0.
	syl	plan+tain
	pron	<1pl@ntin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate plants of the genus esp. ({great plantain}) , which has a rosette of broad leaves and a slender spike of small greenish flowers: family See also {ribwort}.
plantain	ety	C14 plauntein, from Old French plantein, from Latin plant*_ag*_o, from planta sole of the foot
plantain	H2.1.
	syl	plan+tain
	pron	<1pl@ntin>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tropical musaceous plant,
plantain	H2.2.
	syl	plan+tain
	pron	<1pl@ntin>
	pos	n.
	def	the green-skinned banana-like fruit of this plant, eaten as a staple food in many tropical regions.
plantain-eater	0.
	syl	plan:tain-eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {touraco}.
plantain lily	0.
	syl	plan+tain lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Asian plants of the liliaceous genus having broad ribbed leaves and clusters of white, blue, or lilac flowers. Also called: {day lily}.
plantar	ety	C18: from Latin plant*_aris, from planta sole of the foot
plantar	0.
	syl	plan+tar
	pron	<1pl@nt*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring on the sole of the foot or a corresponding part.
	exam	1	plantar warts.
plantation	1.
	syl	plan+ta+tion
	pron	<pl@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an estate, esp. in tropical countries, where cash crops such as rubber, oil palm, etc., are grown on a large scale.
plantation	2.
	syl	plan+ta+tion
	pron	<pl@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of cultivated trees or plants.
plantation	3.
	syl	plan+ta+tion
	pron	<pl@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a colony or group of settlers.
plantation	4.
	syl	plan+ta+tion
	pron	<pl@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the planting of seeds, shoots, etc.
planter	1.
	syl	plant+er
	pron	<1pla:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner or manager of a plantation.
planter	2.
	syl	plant+er
	pron	<1pla:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine designed for rapid, uniform, and efficient planting of seeds in the ground.
planter	3.
	syl	plant+er
	pron	<1pla:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a colonizer or settler.
planter	4.
	syl	plant+er
	pron	<1pla:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative pot or stand for house plants.
plantigrade	ety	C19: via French from New Latin plantigradus, from Latin planta sole of the foot+ gradus a step
plantigrade	1.
	syl	plan+ti+grade
	pron	<1pl@nti2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	walking with the entire sole of the foot touching the ground, as, for example, man and bears.
plantigrade	2.
	syl	plan+ti+grade
	pron	<1pl@nti2grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a plantigrade animal.
plant kingdom	0.
	syl	plant king+dom
	pos	n.
	def	a category of living organisms comprising all plants. Compare {animal kingdom, mineral kingdom}.
plant louse	1.
	syl	plant louse
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {aphid}.
jumping plant louse	2.
	head	plant louse
	syl	jumping plant louse.
	def	any small active cicada-like insect of the homopterous family (or having hind legs adapted for leaping, and feeding on plant juices.
plantocracy	0.
	syl	plan+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<pla:n1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruling social class composed of planters.
planula	ety	C19: from New Latin: a little plane, from Latin pl*_anum level ground
planula	0.
	syl	plan:u+la:
	pron	<1pl@njul*)@T>, <n.,@T> <pl.@T> <+lae@T> <-2lE>
	def	the ciliated@T free-swimming larva of hydrozoan coelenterates such as the hy?!dra.
planular	sub
	head	planula
	syl	plan:u+lar
	pos	adj.
plaque	ety	C19: from French, from plaquier to plate, from Middle Dutch placken to beat (metal) into a thin plate
plaque	1.
	syl	plaque
	pron	<pl@k>, <pla:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental or commemorative inscribed tablet or plate of porcelain, wood, etc.
plaque	2.
	syl	plaque
	pron	<pl@k>, <pla:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flat brooch or badge, as of a club, etc.
plaque	3.
	syl	plaque
	pron	<pl@k>, <pla:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any small abnormal patch on or within the body, such as the typical lesion of psoriasis.
plaque	4.
	syl	plaque
	pron	<pl@k>, <pla:k>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {dental plaque}.
plaque	5.
	syl	plaque
	pron	<pl@k>, <pla:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	a clear area within a bacterial or tissue culture caused by localized destruction of the cells by a bacteriophage or other virus.
plash	ety	Old English pl@asc, probably imitative; compare Dutch plas 
plash	H1.0.
	syl	plash
	pron	<pl@S>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	a less common word for {splash}.
plash	ety	C15: from Old French plassier, from plais hedge, woven fence, from Latin plectere to plait; compare #7pleach 
plash	H2.0.
	syl	plash
	pron	<pl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {pleach}.
plashier	infl
	head	plashy
	syl	plash:i+er
	pos	adj.
plashiest	infl
	head	plashy
	syl	plash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
plashy	1.
	syl	plash:y
	pron	<1pl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	wet or marshy.
plashy	2.
	syl	plash:y
	pron	<1pl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	splashing or splashy.
-plasia	ety	from New Latin, from Greek plasis a moulding, from plassein to mould
-plasy	alt
	head	-plasia
	or	-plasia
	syl	-pla:sy
	pos	n.
-plasia	0.
	or	-plasy
	syl	-pla:si:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating growth, development, or change.
	exam	1	hypoplasia.
-plastic	sub
	head	-plasia
	syl	-plas:tic
	pos	adj.
plasm	1.
	syl	plasm
	pron	<1pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	protoplasm of a specified type.
	exam	1	germ plasm.
plasm	2.
	syl	plasm
	pron	<1pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {plasma}.
-plasm	ety	from Greek plasma something moulded; see #7plasma 
-plasm	0.
	syl	-plasm
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in biology) indicating the material forming cells.
	exam	1	protoplasm.
-plasmic	sub
	head	-plasm
	syl	-plas:mic
	pos	adj.
plasma	ety	C18: from Late Latin: something moulded, from Greek, from plassein to mould
plasm	alt
	head	plasma
	or	plasma
	syl	plasm
	pron	<1pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
plasma	1.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the clear yellowish fluid portion of blood or lymph in which the corpuscles and cells are suspended.
plasma	2.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {blood plasma}.
plasma	3.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {protoplasm} or {cytoplasm}.
plasma	4.a.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot ionized material consisting of nuclei and electrons. It is sometimes regarded as a fourth state of matter and is the material present in the sun, most stars, and fusion reactors.
plasma	4.b.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ionized gas in an electric discharge or spark, containing positive ions and electrons and a small number of negative ions together with unionized material.
plasma	5.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone.
plasma	6.
	or	plasm
	syl	plas+ma
	pron	<1pl@zm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {whey}.
plasmatic	sub
	head	plasma
	or	plasmic
	syl	plas+mat+ic
	pron	<pl@z1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
plasmic	sub
	head	plasma
	or	plasmatic
	syl	plas+mic
	pos	adj.
plasma engine	0.
	syl	plas+ma en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine that generates thrust by reaction to the emission of a jet of plasma.
plasmagel	0.
	syl	plas+ma+gel
	pron	<1pl@zm*2Jel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{ectoplasm} (sense 1)}.
plasmagene	0.
	syl	plas+ma+gene
	pron	<1pl@zm*2JEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a self-replicating particle occurring in the cytoplasm of a cell and functioning in a way similar to but independent of chromosomal genes.
plasmagenic	sub
	head	plasmagene
	syl	plas+ma+gen+ic
	pron	<2pl@zm*1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
plasma membrane	0.
	syl	plas+ma mem+brane
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cell membrane}.
plasmasol	0.
	syl	plas+ma+sol
	pron	<1pl@zm*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {endoplasm}.
plasma torch	0.
	syl	plas+ma torch
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical device for converting a gas into a plasma, used for melting metal, etc.
plasmin	0.
	syl	plas+min
	pron	<1pl@zmin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fibrinolysin}.
plasmo-	ety	from Greek plasma; see #7plasma 
plasmodesma	ety	C20: from #7plasmo -#7+ Greek desma bond
plasmodesm	alt
	head	plasmodesma
	or	plasmodesma
	syl	plas+mo+desm
	pron	<1pl@z?!m*2dez*m>
	pos	n.
plasmodesmata	infl
	head	plasmodesma
	or	plasmodesms
	syl	plas+mo+des+ma+ta
	pron	<-1dezm*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plasmodesms	infl
	head	plasmodesma
	or	plasmodesmata
	syl	plas+mo+desms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plasmodesma	0.
	or	plasmodesm
	syl	plas+mo+des+ma
	pron	<2pl@zm*1dezm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of various very fine cytoplasmic threads connect?!ing the cytoplasm of adjacent cells via minute holes in the cell walls.
plasmodium	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7plasma, -#7{ode %1}
plasmodia	infl
	head	plasmodium
	syl	plas+mo+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plasmodium	1.
	syl	plas+mo+di:um
	pron	<pl@z1m*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an amoeboid mass of protoplasm, containing many nuclei: a stage in the life cycle of certain organisms, esp. the nonreproductive stage of the slime moulds.
plasmodium	2.
	syl	plas+mo+di:um
	pron	<pl@z1m*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic sporozoan protozoan of the genus esp. which causes malaria.
plasmodial	sub
	head	plasmodium
	syl	plas+1mo+di:al
	pos	adj.
plasmolyze	alt
	head	plasmolyse
	or	plasmolyse
	syl	plas+mo+lyze
	pron	<1pl@zm*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
plasmolyse	0.
	or	plasmolyze
	syl	plas+mo+lyse
	pron	<1pl@zm*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject (a cell) to plasmolysis or (of a cell) to undergo plasmolysis.
plasmolysis	0.
	syl	plas+mol:y+sis
	pron	<pl@z1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the shrinkage of protoplasm away from the cell walls that occurs as a result of excessive water loss, esp. in plant cells (see {exosmosis) }.
plasmolytic	sub
	head	plasmolysis
	syl	plas+mo+lyt+ic
	pron	<2pl@zm*1litik>
	pos	adj.
plasmolytically	sub
	head	plasmolysis
	syl	plas+mo+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
plasmon	0.
	syl	plas+mon
	pron	<1pl@zmon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the sum total of plasmagenes in a cell.
plasmosome	0.
	syl	plas+mo+some
	pron	<1pl@zm*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nucleolus}.
Plassey	0.
	syl	Plas+sey
	pron	<1pl@si>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE India, in W Bengal: scene of Clive's victory (1757) over Siraj-ud-daula, which established British supremacy over India.
-plast	ety	from Greek plastos formed, from plassein to form
-plast	0.
	syl	-plast
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an organized living cell or particle of living matter.
	exam	1	protoplast.
plaster	ety	Old English, from Medieval Latin plastrum medicinal salve, building plaster, via Latin from Greek emplastron curative dressing, from #7em -#7+ plassein to form
plaster	1.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of lime, sand, and water, sometimes stiffened with hair or other fibres, that is applied to the surface of a wall or ceiling as a soft paste that hardens when dry.
plaster	2.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an adhesive strip of material, usually medicated, for dressing a cut, wound, etc.
plaster	3.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {mustard plaster} or {plaster of Paris}.
plaster	4.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to coat (a wall, ceiling, etc.) with plaster.
plaster	5.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply like plaster.
	exam	1	she plastered make-up on her face.
plaster	6.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to lie flat or to adhere.
plaster	7.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a plaster cast to.
plaster	8.
	syl	plas+ter
	pron	<1pla:st*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to strike or defeat with great force.
plasterer	sub
	head	plaster
	syl	plas+ter+er
	pos	n.
plastery	sub
	head	plaster
	syl	plas+ter:y
	pos	adj.
plasterboard	0.
	syl	plas:ter+board
	pron	<1pla:st*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rigid board, in the form of a layer of plaster compressed between two layers of fibreboard, used to form or cover walls, etc.
plaster cast	1.
	syl	plas+ter cast
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a cast made of plaster of Paris. See {{cast} (sense 38)}.
plaster cast	2.
	syl	plas+ter cast
	pos	n.
	def	a copy or mould of a sculpture or other object cast in plaster of Paris.
plastered	0.
	syl	plas+tered
	pron	<1pla:st*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
plastering	0.
	syl	plas+ter+ing
	pron	<1pla:st*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coating or layer of plaster.
plaster of Paris	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin plastrum parisiense, originally made from the gypsum of Paris 
plaster of Paris	1.
	syl	plas+ter of Par+is
	pos	n.
	def	a white powder that sets to a hard solid when mixed with water, used for making sculptures and casts, as an additive for lime plasters, and for making casts for setting broken limbs. It is usually the hemihydrate of calcium sulphate, 2CaSO\4.H\2O.
plaster of Paris	2.
	syl	plas+ter of Par+is
	pos	n.
	def	the hard plaster produced when this powder is mixed with water: a fully hydrated form of calcium sulphate.
plaster of Paris	xref
	syl	plas+ter of Par+is
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {plaster}.
plastic	ety	C17: from Latin plasticus relating to moulding, from Greek plastikos, from plassein to form
plastic	1.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a large number of synthetic usually organic materials that have a polymeric structure and can be moulded when soft and then set, esp. such a material in a finished state containing plasticizer, stabilizer, filler, pigments, etc. Plastics are classified as thermosetting (such as Bakelite) or thermoplastic (such as PVC) and are used in the manufacture of many articles and in coatings, artificial fibres, etc. Compare {{resin} (sense 2)}.
plastic	2.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of plastic.
plastic	3.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily influenced; impressionable.
	exam	1	the plastic minds of children.
plastic	4.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being moulded or formed.
plastic	5.a.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to moulding or modelling.
	exam	1	the plastic arts.
plastic	5.b.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced or apparently produced by moulding.
	exam	1	the plastic draperies of Giotto's figures.
plastic	6.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power to form or influence.
	exam	1	the plastic forces of the imagination.
plastic	7.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to any formative process; able to change, develop, or grow.
	exam	1	plastic tissues.
plastic	8.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to plastic surgery.
plastic	9.
	syl	plas+tic
	pron	<1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	superficially attractive yet unoriginal or artificial.
	exam	1	plastic food.
plastically	sub
	head	plastic
	syl	plas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
-plastic	ety	from Greek plastikos; see #7plastic 
-plastic	0.
	syl	-plas:tic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	growing or forming.
	exam	1	neoplastic.
plastic bomb	0.
	syl	plas+tic bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a bomb consisting of an adhesive jelly-like explosive fitted around a detonator.
Plasticine	0.
	syl	Plas+ti+cine
	pron	<1pl@sti2sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a soft coloured material used, esp. by children, for modelling.
plasticity	1.
	syl	plas+tic+i:ty
	pron	<pl@1stisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being plastic or able to be moulded.
plasticity	2.
	syl	plas+tic+i:ty
	pron	<pl@1stisiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in pictorial art
	def	the quality of depicting space and form so that they appear three-dimensional.
plasticise	alt
	head	plasticize
	or	plasticize
	syl	plas+ti+cise
	pron	<1pl@sti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
plasticize	0.
	or	plasticise
	syl	plas+ti+cize
	pron	<1pl@sti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become plastic, as by the addition of a plasticizer.
plasticization	sub
	head	plasticize
	or	plasticisation
	syl	plas+ti+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
plasticisation	sub
	head	plasticize
	or	plasticization
	syl	plas+ti+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
plasticiser	alt
	head	plasticizer
	or	plasticizer
	syl	plas+ti+cis+er
	pron	<1pl@sti2sIz*>
	pos	n.
plasticizer	0.
	or	plasticiser
	syl	plas+ti+ciz+er
	pron	<1pl@sti2sIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of substances added to materials in order to modify their physical properties. Their uses include softening and improving the flexibility of plastics and preventing dried paint coatings from becoming too brittle.
plastic surgery	0.
	syl	plas+tic sur+ger:y
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of surgery concerned with therapeutic or cosmetic repair or reformation of missing, injured, or malformed tissues or parts. Also called: {anaplasty}.
plastic surgeon	sub
	head	plastic surgery
	syl	plas+tic sur+geon
	pos	n.
plastid	ety	C19: via German from Greek plast*_es sculptor, from plassein to form
plastid	0.
	syl	plas+tid
	pron	<1pl@stid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small particles in the cytoplasm of the cells of plants and some animals: contain pigments (see {chromoplast}) , starch, oil, protein, etc.
plastometer	0.
	syl	plas+tom+e:ter
	pron	<pl@1stomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring plasticity.
plastometric	sub
	head	plastometer
	syl	plas+to+met+ric
	pron	<2pl@st*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
plastometry	sub
	head	plastometer
	syl	plas+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
plastron	ety	C16: via French from Italian piastrone, from piastra breastplate, from Latin emplastrum #7plaster 
plastron	0.
	syl	plas+tron
	pron	<1pl@str*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the bony plate forming the ventral part of the shell of a tortoise or turtle.
plastral	sub
	head	plastron
	syl	plas+tral
	pos	adj.
-plasty	ety	from Greek -plastia; see -#7plast 
-plasty	0.
	syl	-plas:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating plastic surgery in?!volv?!ing a bodily part, tissue, or a specified process.
	exam	1	rhinoplasty;
	exam	2	neoplasty.
plat	ety	C16: (also occurring in Middle English in place names): originally a variant of #7plot %2
plat	H1.0.
	syl	plat
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small area of ground; plot.
plat	ety	C16: variant of #7plait 
plats	infl
	head	plat
	syl	plats
	pos	n.
platting	infl
	head	plat
	syl	plat+ting
	pos	n.
platted	infl
	head	plat
	syl	plat+ted
	pos	n.
plat	H2.0.
	syl	plat
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a dialect variant of {plait}.
plat	1.
	syl	plat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	plateau.
plat	2.
	syl	plat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	platoon.
R'io de la	infl
	head	Plata
	syl	R*'i:o de la
	pron	<1rio> <DA>, <la>
	pos	n.
Plata	0.
	syl	Pla+ta
	pron	Spanish <1plata>, <la>
	pos	n.
	def	an estuary on the SE coast of South America, between Argentina and Uruguay, formed by the Uruguay and Paran*'a Rivers. Length: 275 km (171 miles). Width: (at its mouth) 225 km (140 miles). Also called: {La Plata}. English name: (River) {Plate}.
Plataea	0.
	syl	Pla+tae:a
	pron	<pl*1tE*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in S Boeotia, traditionally an ally of Athens: scene of the defeat of a great Persian army by the Greeks in 479 #7b.c.
platan	ety	C14: from Latin platanus, from Greek platanos; see #7plane tree 
platan	0.
	syl	plat+an
	pron	<1pl@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {plane tree}.
plat du jour	ety	French, literally: dish of the day
plats du jour	infl
	head	plat du jour
	syl	plats du jour
	pron	<1pla:z> <d*> <1Zu*>, French <pla> <dy> <1Zu:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plat du jour	0.
	syl	plat du jour
	pron	<1pla:> <d*> <1Zu*>, French <pla> <dy> <1Zu:r>, French <pla> <dy> <1Zu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the specially prepared or recommended dish of the day on a restaurant's menu.
plate	ety	C13:@T from@T Old French: thin metal sheet, something flat, from Vulgar Latin plattus (unattested); related to Greek platus flat
plate	1.a.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow usually circular dish made of porcelain, earthenware, glass, etc., on which food is served or from which food is eaten.
plate	1.b.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a plate rack.
plate	2.a.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {plateful}. the contents of a plate or the amount a plate will hold.
plate	2.b.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a plate of cakes, sandwiches, etc., brought by a guest to a party.
	exam	1	everyone was asked to bring a plate.
plate	3.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an entire course of a meal.
	exam	1	a cold plate.
plate	4.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any shallow or flat receptacle, esp. for receiving a collection in church.
plate	5.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	flat metal of uniform thickness obtained by rolling, usu?!ally having a thickness greater than about three millimetres.
plate	6.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin coating of metal on another metal, as produced by elec?!trodeposition, chemical action, etc.
plate	7.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	metal or metalware that has been coated in this way, esp. with gold or silver.
	exam	1	Sheffield plate.
plate	8.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	dishes, cutlery, etc., made of gold or silver.
plate	9.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of metal, plastic, rubber, etc., having a printing surface produced by a process such as stereotyping, moulding, or photographic deposition.
plate	10.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a print taken from such a sheet or from a woodcut, esp. when appearing in a book.
plate	11.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat sheet of a substance, such as metal or glass.
plate	12.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	armour made of overlapping or articulated pieces of thin metal.
plate	13.a.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of glass, or sometimes metal, coated with photographic emulsion on which an image can be formed by exposure to light.
plate	13.b.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a plate camera.
plate	14.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an orthodontic device, esp. one used for straightening children's teeth.
plate	15.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {denture}.
plate	16.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any flat platelike structure or part.
plate	17.a.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup or trophy awarded to the winner of a sporting contest, esp. a horse race.
plate	17.b.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a race or contest for such a prize.
plate	18.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the rigid layers of the earth's lithosphere of which there are believed to be at least 15. See also {plate tectonics}.
plate	19.a.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the anode in an electronic valve.
plate	19.b.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrode in an accumulator or capacitor.
plate	20.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal timber joist that supports rafters or studs.
plate	21.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a light horseshoe for flat racing.
plate	22.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin cut of beef from the brisket.
plate	23.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	See {plate rail}.
plate	24.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Communion plate}. a flat plate held under the chin of a communicant in order to catch any fragments of the consecrated Host.
plate	25.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a coin, esp. one made of silver.
on a plate	26.
	head	plate
	syl	on a plate.
	def	in such a way as to be acquired without further trouble.
	exam	1	he was handed the job on a plate.
on one's plate	27.
	head	plate
	syl	on one's plate.
	def	waiting to be done or dealt with.
	exam	1	he has a lot on his plate at the moment.
plate	28.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to coat (a metal) with a thin layer of other metal by electrolysis, chemical reaction, etc.
plate	29.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to cover with metal plates, as for protection.
plate	30.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to make a stereotype or electrotype from (type or another plate).
plate	31.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to form (metal) into plate, esp. by rolling.
plate	32.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to give a glossy finish to (paper) by calendering.
plate	33.
	syl	plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to grow (micro?!organisms) @T in@T a@T culture@T medium.
River	infl
	head	Plate
	syl	Riv+er.
	pos	n.
Plate	0.
	syl	Plate
	pron	<plAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for the (R*'io de la) {Plata}.
plate armour	0.
	syl	plate ar+mour
	pos	n.
	def	armour made of thin metal plates, which superseded mail during the 14th century.
plateau	ety	C18: from French, from Old French platel something flat, from plat flat; see #7plate 
plateaus	infl
	head	plateau
	or	plateaux
	syl	plat+eaus
	pron	<-*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plateaux	infl
	head	plateau
	or	plateaus
	syl	plat+eaux
	pron	<-*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plateau	1.
	syl	plat+eau
	pron	<1pl@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide mainly level area of elevated land.
plateau	2.
	syl	plat+eau
	pron	<1pl@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively long period of stability; levelling off.
	exam	1	the rising prices reached a plateau.
Plateau	0.
	syl	Plat+eau
	pron	<1pl@t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of central Nigeria, formed in 1976 from part of Benue-Plateau State: tin mining. Capital: Jos. Pop.: 1421481 (1976 est.). Area: 31350 sq. km (12102 sq. miles).
plated	1.a.
	syl	plat+ed
	pron	<1plAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	coated with a layer of metal.
plated	1.b.
	syl	plat+ed
	pron	<1plAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	goldplated.
plated	2.
	syl	plat+ed
	pron	<1plAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fabric
	def	knitted in two different yarns so that one appears on the face and the other on the back.
plate glass	0.
	syl	plate glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass formed into a thin sheet by rolling, used for windows, etc.
platelayer	0.
	syl	plate+lay:er
	pron	<1plAt2lA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a workman who lays and maintains railway track. U.S. equivalent: {trackman}.
platelet	ety	C19: a small #7plate 
platelet	0.
	syl	plate+let
	pron	<1plAtlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a minute particle occurring in the blood of vertebrates and involved in clotting of the blood. Formerly called: {thrombocyte}.
platemark	0.
	syl	plate+mark
	pron	<1plAt2ma:k>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	another name for {hallmark} (senses 1, 4).
platen	ety	C15: from Old French platine, from plat flat; see #7plate 
platen	1.
	syl	plat+en
	pron	<1pl@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat plate in a printing press that presses the paper against the type.
platen	2.
	syl	plat+en
	pron	<1pl@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the roller on a typewriter, against which the keys strike.
platen	3.
	syl	plat+en
	pron	<1pl@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the work table of a machine tool, esp. one that is slotted to enable clamping belts to be used.
plater	1.
	syl	plat+er
	pron	<1plAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that plates.
plater	2.a.
	syl	plat+er
	pron	<1plAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mediocre horse entered chiefly for minor races.
plater	2.b.
	syl	plat+er
	pron	<1plAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blacksmith who shoes racehorses with the special type of light shoe used for racing.
plate rail	0.
	syl	plate rail
	pos	n.
	qual	Railways.
	def	an early flat rail with an extended flange on its outer edge to retain wheels on the track. Sometimes shortened to {plate}.
plate tectonics	0.
	syl	plate tec+ton+ics
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the study of the structure of the earth's crust with reference to the theory of its formation through the gradual movements of rigid layers of the lithosphere (plates).
platform	ety	C16: from French plateforme, from plat flat+ forme form, layout
platform	1.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised floor or other horizontal surface, such as a stage for speakers.
platform	2.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised area at a railway station, from which passengers have access to the trains.
platform	3.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the declared principles, aims, etc., of a political party.
platform	4.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan of action; design; scheme.
platform	5.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a level raised area of ground.
platform	6.a.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick raised sole of some high-heeled shoes.
platform	6.b.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	platform shoes.
platform	7.
	syl	plat+form
	pron	<1pl@tfc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle or level place on which weapons are mounted and fired.
platform rocker	0.
	syl	plat+form rock+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a rocking-chair supported on a stationary base.
platform ticket	0.
	syl	plat+form tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a ticket for admission to railway platforms but not for travel.
Sylvia	infl
	head	Plath
	syl	Syl:vi:a.
	pos	n.
Plath	0.
	syl	Plath
	pron	<pl@T>
	pos	n.
	def	1932-63, U.S. poet living in England. She wrote two volumes of verse, (1960) and (1965), and a novel, (1963).
platina	ety	C18: from Spanish: silvery element, from plata silver, from Proven*,cal: silver plate
platina	0.
	syl	plat:i+na
	pron	<1pl@tin*>, <pl*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of platinum and several other metals, including palladium, osmium, and iridium.
plating	1.
	syl	plat+ing
	pron	<1plAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coating or layer of material, esp. metal.
plating	2.
	syl	plat+ing
	pron	<1plAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer or covering of metal plates.
platinic	0.
	syl	pla+tin+ic
	pron	<pl*1tinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing platinum, esp. in the tetravalent state.
platiniferous	0.
	syl	plat:i+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2pl@ti1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	platinum-bearing.
platiniridium	0.
	syl	plat+in:i+rid+i:um
	pron	<2pl@tini1ridi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any alloy of platinum and iridium: used in jewellery, electrical contacts, and hypodermic needles.
platinise	alt
	head	platinize
	or	platinize
	syl	plat:i+nise
	pron	<1pl@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
platinize	0.
	or	platinise
	syl	plat:i+nize
	pron	<1pl@ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat with platinum.
platinization	sub
	head	platinize
	or	platinisation
	syl	plat:i+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
platinisation	sub
	head	platinize
	or	platinization
	syl	plat:i+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
platini-	infl
	head	platino-
	syl	plat:i:ni-
platinocyanic acid	0.
	syl	plat:i+no+cy+an+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pl@tin*usI1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical tetrabasic acid known only in the form of platinocyanide salts. Formula: H\2Pt(CN)\4.
platinocyanide	ety	Pt(CN)\4%2%#-.
platinocyanide	0.
	syl	plat:i+no+cy:a+nide
	pron	<2pl@tin*u1sI*2nId>, <-nid>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt containing the divalent complex cation
platinoid	0.
	syl	plat:i+noid
	pron	<1pl@ti2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or resembling platinum.
	exam	1	a platinoid metal.
platinotype	0.
	syl	plat:i+no+type
	pron	<1pl@tin*u2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete process for producing photographic prints using paper coated with an emulsion containing platinum salts, the resulting image in platinum black being more permanent and of a richer tone than the usual silver image.
platinous	0.
	syl	plat:i+nous
	pron	<1pl@tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing platinum, esp. in the divalent state.
platinum	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7platina, on the model of other metals with the suffix -um 
platinum	1.
	syl	plat:i+num
	pron	<1pl@tin*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a ductile malleable silvery-white metallic element, very resistant to heat and chemicals. It occurs free and in association with other platinum metals, esp. in osmiridium: used in jewellery, laboratory apparatus, electrical contacts, dentistry, electroplating, and as a catalyst. Symbol: Pt; atomic no.: 78; atomic wt.: 195.09; valency: 1-4; relative density: 21.45; melting pt.: 1772?%C; boiling pt.: 3827?%C (approx.).
platinum	2.a.
	syl	plat:i+num
	pron	<1pl@tin*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium to light grey colour.
platinum	2.b.
	syl	plat:i+num
	pron	<1pl@tin*m>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a platinum carpet.
platinum black	0.
	syl	plat:i+num black
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a black powder consisting of very finely divided platinum metal. It is used as a catalyst, esp. in hydrogenation reactions.
platinum-blonde	alt
	head	platinum-blond
	or	platinum-blond
	syl	plat:i:num-blonde
	pos	adj.
	mod	fem.
platinum-blond	1.
	or	platinum-blonde
	syl	plat:i:num-blond
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair
	def	of a pale silver-blond colour.
platinum-blond	2.a.
	or	platinum-blonde
	syl	plat:i:num-blond
	pos	adj.
	def	having hair of this colour.
platinum-blond	2.b.
	or	platinum-blonde
	syl	plat:i:num-blond
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	she was a platinum blonde.
platinum metal	0.
	syl	plat:i+num met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of the group of precious metallic elements consisting of ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, osmium, iridium, and platinum.
platitude	ety	C19: from French, literally: flatness, from plat flat
platitude	1.
	syl	plat:i+tude
	pron	<1pl@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a trite, dull, or obvious remark or statement; a commonplace.
platitude	2.
	syl	plat:i+tude
	pron	<1pl@ti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	staleness or insipidity of thought or language; triteness.
platitudinous	sub
	head	platitude
	syl	plat:i+1tu+di+nous
	pos	adj.
platitudinise	alt
	head	platitudinize
	or	platitudinize
	syl	plat:i+tu+di+nise
	pron	<2pl@ti1tju:di2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
platitudinize	0.
	or	platitudinise
	syl	plat:i+tu+di+nize
	pron	<2pl@ti1tju:di2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or write in platitudes.
platitudinizer	sub
	head	platitudinize
	or	platitudiniser
	syl	plat:i+1tu+di+2niz+er
	pos	n.
platitudiniser	sub
	head	platitudinize
	or	platitudinizer
	syl	plat:i+1tu+di+2nis+er
	pos	n.
Plato	H1.0.
	syl	Pla:to
	pron	<1plAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??427-??347 #7b.c., Greek philosopher: with his teacher Socrates and his pupil Aristotle, he is regarded as the initiator of western philosophy. His influential theory of ideas, which makes a distinction between objects of sense perception and the universal ideas or forms of which they are an expression, is formulated in such dialogues as and Other works include and
Plato	H2.0.
	syl	Pla+to
	pron	<1plAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, about 100 kilometres in diameter, that has a conspicuous dark floor.
Platonic	1.
	syl	Pla+ton+ic
	pron	<pl*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Plato or his teachings.
Platonic	2.
	syl	Pla+ton+ic
	pron	<pl*1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	free from physical desire.
	exam	1	Platonic love.
Platonically	sub
	head	Platonic
	syl	Pla+1ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Platonic solid	0.
	syl	Pla+ton+ic sol+id
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five possible regular polyhedra: cube, tetrahedron, octahedron, icosahedron, and dodecahedron.
Platonism	1.
	syl	Pla+to+nism
	pron	<1plAt*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the teachings of Plato and his followers.
Platonism	2.
	syl	Pla+to+nism
	pron	<1plAt*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical theory that the meanings of general words are real existing abstract entities (forms) and describe particular objects, etc., by virtue of some relationship of these to the form. Compare {nominalism, conceptualism, intuitionism}.
Platonist	sub
	head	Platonism
	syl	Pla+ton+ist
	pos	n.
Platonise	alt
	head	Platonize
	or	Platonize
	syl	Pla+to+nise
	pron	<1plAt*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Platonize	0.
	or	Platonise
	syl	Pla+to+nize
	pron	<1plAt*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to think or explain by Platonic principles.
platoon	ety	C17: from French peloton little ball, group of men, from pelote ball; see #7pellet 
platoon	1.
	syl	pla+toon
	pron	<pl*1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a subdivision of a company comprising one or more sections of an army formation.
platoon	2.
	syl	pla+toon
	pron	<pl*1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or unit of people, esp. one sharing a common activity, characteristic, etc.
Plattdeutsch	ety	literally: flat (that is, low) German
Plattdeutsch	0.
	syl	Platt+deutsch
	pron	German <1plat2dciC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Low German}.
Platte	0.
	syl	Platte
	pron	<pl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a river system of the central U.S., formed by the confluence of the {North Platte} and {South Platte} at North Platte, Nebraska: flows generally east to the Missouri River. Length: 499 km (310 miles).
the	infl
	head	platteland
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
platteland	0.
	syl	plat+te+land
	pron	<1plat*2lant>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	the area outside the cities and chief towns.
platter	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman plater, from plat dish, from Old French plat flat; see #7plate 
platter	1.
	syl	plat+ter
	pron	<1pl@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large shallow usually oval dish or plate, used for serving food.
platter	2.
	syl	plat+ter
	pron	<1pl@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a gramophone record.
platy	ety	C19: from #7plate+ -#7{y %1}
platier	infl
	head	platy
	syl	plat:i+er
	pos	adj.
platiest	infl
	head	platy
	syl	plat:i+est.
	pos	adj.
platy	H1.0.
	syl	plat:y
	pron	<1plAti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating rocks, etc., the constituents of which occur in flaky layers.
	exam	1	platy fracture.
platy	ety	C20: shortened from New Latin Platypoecilus former genus name, from #7platy -#7+ -poecilus from Greek poikilos spotted
platys	infl
	head	platy
	or	platies
	syl	plat:ys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
platies	infl
	head	platy
	or	platys
	syl	plat:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
platy	H2.0.
	syl	plat:y
	pron	<1pl@ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various small brightly coloured freshwater cyprinodont fishes of the Central American genus esp.
platy-	ety	from Greek platus flat
platy-	0.
	syl	plat:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating something flat.
	exam	1	platyhelminth.
platyhelminth	ety	C19: from New Latin Platyhelmintha flatworm, from #7platy -#7+ Greek helmins worm
platyhelminth	0.
	syl	plat:y+hel+minth
	pron	<2pl@ti1helminT>
	pos	n.
	def	any invertebrate of the phylum (the flatworms).
platyhelminthic	sub
	head	platyhelminth
	syl	plat:y+hel+1min+thic
	pos	adj.
platypus	ety	C18: New Latin, from #7platy -#7+ -pus, from Greek pous foot
platypuses	infl
	head	platypus
	syl	plat:y+pus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
platypus	0.
	syl	plat:y+pus
	pron	<1pl@tip*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {duck-billed platypus}.
platyrrhine	ety	C19: from New Latin platyrrhinus, from #7platy -#7+ -rrhinus, from Greek rhis nose
platyrrhinian	alt
	head	platyrrhine
	or	platyrrhine
	syl	plat+yr+rhin+i:an
	pron	<2pl@ti1rini*n>
	pos	adj.
platyrrhine	1.
	or	platyrrhinian
	syl	plat+yr+rhine
	pron	<1pl@ti2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of New World monkeys
	def	having widely separated nostrils opening to the side of the face.
platyrrhine	2.
	or	platyrrhinian
	syl	plat+yr+rhine
	pron	<1pl@ti2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of humans
	def	having an unusually short wide nose.
platyrrhine	3.
	or	platyrrhinian
	syl	plat+yr+rhine
	pron	<1pl@ti2rIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or person with this characteristic.
platyrrhine	xref
	or	platyrrhinian
	syl	plat+yr+rhine
	pron	<1pl@ti2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {catarrhine}.
plaudit	ety	C17: shortened from earlier plaudite, from Latin: applaud&!, from plaudere to #7applaud 
plaudit	1.
	syl	plau+dit
	pron	<1plc:dit>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an expression of enthusiastic approval or approbation.
plaudit	2.
	syl	plau+dit
	pron	<1plc:dit>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a round of applause.
Plauen	0.
	syl	Plau+en
	pron	German <1plau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central East Germany: textile centre. Pop.: 81279 (1972 est.).
plausible	ety	C16: from Latin plausibilis worthy of applause, from plaudere to #7applaud 
plausible	1.
	syl	plau+si:ble
	pron	<1plc:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	apparently reasonable, valid, truthful, etc..
	exam	1	a plausible excuse.
plausible	2.
	syl	plau+si:ble
	pron	<1plc:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	apparently trustworthy or believable.
	exam	1	a plausible speaker.
plausibility	sub
	head	plausible
	or	plausibleness
	syl	plau+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
plausibleness	sub
	head	plausible
	or	plausibility
	syl	plau+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
plausibly	sub
	head	plausible
	syl	plau+si:bly
	pos	adv.
plausive	1.
	syl	plau+sive
	pron	<1plc:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing praise or approval; applauding.
plausive	2.
	syl	plau+sive
	pron	<1plc:siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	plausible.
Titus Maccius	infl
	head	Plautus
	syl	Ti:tus Mac:ci:us
	pron	<1tIt*s> <1m@ksi*s>
	pos	n.
Plautus	0.
	syl	Plau:tus
	pron	<1plc:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??254-??184 #7b.c., Roman comic dramatist. His 21 extant works, adapted from Greek plays, esp. those by Menander, include (the basis of Shakespeare's and
play	ety	Old English plega (n.), plegan (vb.); related to Middle Dutch pleyen 
play	1.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to occupy oneself in (a sport or diversion); amuse oneself in (a game, etc.).
play	2.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contend against (an opponent) in a sport or game.
	exam	1	Ed played Tony at chess and lost.
play	3.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fulfil or cause to fulfil (a particular role) in a team game.
	exam	1	he plays defence;
	exam	2	he plays in the defence.
play	4.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to address oneself to (a ball, etc.) in a game.
	exam	1	play the ball not the man.
play	5.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to behave carelessly, esp. in a way that is unconsciously cruel or hurtful; trifle or dally (with).
	exam	1	to play about with a young girl's affections.
play	6.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to perform or act the part (of) in or as in a dramatic production; assume or simulate the role (of).
	exam	1	to play the villain;
	exam	2	just what are you playing at??
play	7.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act out or perform (a dramatic production).
play	8.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a performance in (a place) or (of a performance) to be given in a place.
play	9.a.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have the ability to perform on (a musical instrument).
	exam	1	David plays the harp.
play	10.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform (on a musical instrument) as specified.
	exam	1	he plays out of tune.
play	11.a.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reproduce (a tune, melody, piece of music, note, etc.) on an instrument.
play	11.b.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform works by (a specific composer).
	exam	1	to play Brahms.
play	12.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge or cause to discharge.
	exam	1	he played the water from the hose onto the garden.
play	13.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to operate, esp. to cause (a record player, radio, etc.) to emit sound or (of a record player, radio, etc.) to emit (sound).
	exam	1	he played a record;
	exam	2	the radio was playing loudly.
play	14.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move freely, quickly, or irregularly.
	exam	1	lights played on the scenery.
play	15.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	to speculate or operate aggressively for gain in (a market).
play	16.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to attempt to tire (a hooked fish) by alternately letting out and reeling in line and by using the rod's flexibility.
play	17.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put (a card, counter, piece, etc.) into play.
play	18.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gamble (money) on a game, etc.
play fair	19.
	head	play
	or	false 
	syl	play fair
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to prove oneself fair (or unfair) in one's dealings.
play by ear	20.
	head	play
	syl	play by ear.
	def	See {{ear} %1 (sense 20)}.
play for time	21.
	head	play
	syl	play for time.
	def	to delay the outcome of some activity so as to gain time to one's own advantage.
play into the hands of	22.
	head	play
	syl	play into the hands of.
	def	to act directly to the advantage of (an opponent).
play the fool	23.
	head	play
	syl	play the fool.
	def	to act as if one is a fool or idiot.
play the game	24.
	head	play
	syl	play the game.
	def	to act in accordance with acknowl?!edged rules or principles.
play	25.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic composition written for performance by actors on a stage, etc.; drama.
play	26.a.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	the performance of a dramatic composition.
play	26.b.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	playreader.
play	27.a.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	games, exercise, or other activity undertaken for pleasure, diversion, etc., esp. by children.
play	27.b.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	playroom.
play	27.c.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a play group.
play	28.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	manner of action, conduct, or playing.
	exam	1	fair play.
play	29.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	the playing or conduct of a game or the period during which a game is in pro?!gress.
	exam	1	rain stopped play.
play	30.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a move or manoeuvre in a game.
	exam	1	a brilliant play.
play	31.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	the situation of a ball, etc., that is within the defined area and being played according to the rules (in the phrases {in play, out of play) }.
play	32.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	a turn to play.
	exam	1	it's my play.
play	33.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of playing for stakes; gambling.
play	34.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	action, activity, or operation.
	exam	1	the play of the imagination.
play	35.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom of or scope or space for movement.
	exam	1	too much play in the rope.
play	36.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	light, free, or rapidly shifting motion.
	exam	1	the play of light on the water.
play	37.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	fun, jest, or joking.
	exam	1	I only did it in play.
play	38.a.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	to make an obvious attempt to gain.
play	38.b.
	syl	play
	pron	<plA>
	pos	n.
	def	to attempt to attract or seduce. {~} See also {play along, playback, play down, play off, play on, play out, play up, play with}.
playable	sub
	head	play
	syl	play+a:ble
	pos	adj.
playa	ety	Spanish: shore, from Late Latin plagia, from Greek plagios slanting, from plagos side; compare French plage beach
playa	0.
	syl	pla+ya
	pron	<1pla:j*>, Spanish <1plaja>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a temporary lake, or its dry often salty bed, in a desert basin.
play-act	1.
	syl	play-act
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pretend or make believe.
play-act	2.
	syl	play-act
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in an overdramatic or affected manner.
play-act	3.
	syl	play-act
	pos	vb.
	def	to act in or as in (a play). &- {#!play-@!act@.ing} &- {#!play-@!act@.or}
play along	1.
	syl	play a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to cooperate (with), esp. as a temporary measure.
play along	2.
	syl	play a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manipulate as if in a game, esp. for one's own advantage.
	exam	1	he played the widow along until she gave him her money.
playback	1.
	syl	play+back
	pron	<1plA2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of reproducing a recording, esp. a sound recording on magnetic tape.
playback	2.
	syl	play+back
	pron	<1plA2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a tape recorder serving to or used for reproducing recorded material.
playback	3.
	syl	play+back
	pron	<1plA2b@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the reproduction of signals from a recording.
	exam	1	the playback head of a tape recorder.
play back	infl
	head	playback
	syl	play back.
	pos	adv.
playback	4.
	syl	play+back
	pron	<1plA2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reproduce (recorded material) on (a magnetic tape) by means of a tape recorder.
playbill	1.
	syl	play+bill
	pron	<1plA2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a poster or bill advertising a play.
playbill	2.
	syl	play+bill
	pron	<1plA2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	the programme of a play.
playboy	0.
	syl	play+boy
	pron	<1plA2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a man, esp. one of private means, who devotes himself to the pleasures of nightclubs, expensive holiday resorts, female company, etc.
play down	0.
	syl	play down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make little or light of; minimize the importance of.
player	1.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who participates in or is skilled at some game or sport.
player	2.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a game or sport professionally.
player	3.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a musical instrument.
player	4.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor.
player	5.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a trifler.
player	6.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {record-player}.
player	7.
	syl	play+er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	the playing me?!chanism in a Pianola.
Gary	infl
	head	Player
	syl	Ga:ry
	pron	<1g@ri>
	pos	n.
Player	0.
	syl	Play:er
	pron	<1plA*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1935, South African professional golfer: won the British Open Championship (1959; 1968) and the U.S. Open Championship (1965).
player piano	0.
	syl	play+er pi+an:o
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical piano; Pianola.
playful	1.
	syl	play+ful
	pron	<1plAful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of high spirits and fun.
	exam	1	a playful kitten.
playful	2.
	syl	play+ful
	pron	<1plAful>
	pos	adj.
	def	good-natured and humorous.
	exam	1	a playful remark.
playfully	sub
	head	playful
	syl	play+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
playfulness	sub
	head	playful
	syl	play+ful+ness
	pos	n.
playgoer	0.
	syl	play+go:er
	pron	<1plA2g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who goes to theatre performances, esp. frequently.
playground	1.
	syl	play+ground
	pron	<1plA2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	an outdoor area for children's play, esp. one having swings, slides, etc., or adjoining a school.
playground	2.
	syl	play+ground
	pron	<1plA2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or region particularly popular as a sports or holiday resort.
playground	3.
	syl	play+ground
	pron	<1plA2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere of activity.
	exam	1	reading was his private playground.
playhouse	1.
	syl	play+house
	pron	<1plA2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a theatre where live dramatic performances are given.
playhouse	2.
	syl	play+house
	pron	<1plA2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy house, small room, etc., for children to play in.
playing card	0.
	syl	play+ing card
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pack of 52 rectangular pieces of stiff card, used for playing a wide variety of games, each card having one or more symbols of the same kind (diamonds, hearts, clubs, or spades) on the face, but an identical design on the reverse. See also {{suit} (sense 4)}.
playing field	0.
	syl	play+ing field
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a field or open space used for sport.
playlet	0.
	syl	play+let
	pron	<1plAlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short play.
playfellow	alt
	head	playmate
	or	playmate
	syl	play+fel:low
	pos	n.
playmate	0.
	or	playfellow
	syl	play+mate
	pron	<1plA2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a friend or partner in play or recreation.
	exam	1	childhood playmates.
play off	1.
	syl	play off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by against
	def	to deal with or manipulate as if in playing a game.
	exam	1	to play one person off against another.
play off	2.
	syl	play off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in a play-off.
play-off	infl
	head	play off
	syl	play-off.
	pos	n.
play off	3.
	syl	play off
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	an extra contest to decide the winner when two or more competitors are tied.
play off	4.
	syl	play off
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a contest or series of games to determine a championship, as between the winners of two competitions.
play on	1.
	syl	play on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue to play.
play on	2.
	syl	play on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {play upon}. to exploit or impose upon (the feelings or weakness of another) to one's own advantage.
play on words	0.
	syl	play on words
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {pun}.
play out	1.
	syl	play out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish.
	exam	1	let's play the game out if we aren't too late.
play out	2.
	syl	play out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often passive
	def	to use up or exhaust.
play out	3.
	syl	play out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release gradually.
	exam	1	he played the rope out.
playpen	0.
	syl	play+pen
	pron	<1plA2pen>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosure, usually portable, in which a young child can be left to play in safety.
playroom	0.
	syl	play+room
	pron	<1plA2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a recreation room, esp. for children.
playschool	0.
	syl	play+school
	pron	<1plA2sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal nursery group taking preschool children in half-day sessions. Also called: {play group}.
playsuit	0.
	syl	play+suit
	pron	<1plA2sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's or child's outfit, usually comprising shorts and a top.
plaything	1.
	syl	play+thing
	pron	<1plA2TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy.
plaything	2.
	syl	play+thing
	pron	<1plA2TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded or treated as a toy.
	exam	1	he thinks she is just his plaything.
playtime	0.
	syl	play+time
	pron	<1plA2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a time for play or recreation, esp. the school break.
play up	1.
	syl	play up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emphasize or highlight.
	exam	1	to play up one's best features.
play up	2.
	syl	play up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to behave irritatingly (towards).
play up	3.
	syl	play up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Brit. informal. of a machine, etc.
	def	to function erratically.
	exam	1	the car is playing up again.
play up	4.a.
	syl	play up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to support (another actor) in a performance.
play up	4.b.
	syl	play up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to try to gain favour with, by flattery.
play with	1.
	syl	play with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to consider without giving deep thought to or coming to a conclusion concerning.
	exam	1	we're playing with the idea of emigrating.
play with	2.
	syl	play with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave carelessly with.
	exam	1	to play with a girl's affections.
playwright	0.
	syl	play+wright
	pron	<1plA2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes plays.
plaza	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Latin plat*_ea courtyard, from Greek plateia; see #7place 
plaza	1.
	syl	pla+za
	pron	<1pla:z*>, Spanish <1pla$Ta>
	pos	n.
	def	an open space or square, esp. in Spain or a Spanish-speaking country.
plaza	2.a.
	syl	pla+za
	pron	<1pla:z*>, Spanish <1pla$Ta>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern complex of shops, buildings, and parking areas.
plaza	2.b.
	syl	pla+za
	pron	<1pla:z*>, Spanish <1pla$Ta>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	Rockefeller Plaza.
plea	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman plai, from Old French plaid lawsuit, from Medieval Latin placitum court order (literally: what is pleasing), from Latin plac*_ere to please
plea	1.
	syl	plea
	pron	<plE>
	pos	n.
	def	an earnest entreaty or request.
	exam	1	a plea for help.
plea	2.a.
	syl	plea
	pron	<plE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	something alleged or pleaded by or on behalf of a party to legal proceedings in support of his claim or defence.
plea	2.b.
	syl	plea
	pron	<plE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the answer made by an accused to the charge.
	exam	1	a plea of guilty.
plea	2.c.
	syl	plea
	pron	<plE>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	a suit or action at law.
plea	3.
	syl	plea
	pron	<plE>
	pos	n.
	def	an excuse, justification, or pretext.
	exam	1	he gave the plea of a previous engagement.
pleach	ety	C14 plechen, from Old North French plechier, from Latin plectere to weave, plait; compare #7plash %2
pleach	0.
	syl	pleach
	pron	<plEC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to construct or repair (a hedge) by interlacing the shoots. Also: {plash}.
plead	ety	C13: from Old French plaidier, from Medieval Latin placit*_are to have a lawsuit, from Latin plac*_ere to please; see #7plea 
pleads	alt
	head	plead
	syl	pleads
	pron	<pled>
	pos	vb.
pleading pleaded	infl
	head	plead
	syl	plead+ing; plead+ed
	pron	<pled>
	pos	vb.
pled	infl
	head	plead
	or	plead
	syl	pled.
	pos	vb.
plead	1.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to appeal earnestly or humbly (to).
plead	2.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to give as an excuse; offer in justification or extenuation.
	exam	1	to plead ignorance;
	exam	2	he pleaded that he was insane.
plead	3.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to provide an argument or appeal (for).
	exam	1	her beauty pleads for her.
plead	4.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to declare oneself to be (guilty or not guilty) in answer to the charge.
plead	5.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to advocate (a case) in a court of law.
plead	6.a.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	def	to file a pleading.
plead	6.b.
	or	pled
	syl	plead
	pron	<plEd>, <pled>
	pos	vb.
	def	to address a court as an advocate.
pleadable	sub
	head	plead
	syl	plead+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pleader	sub
	head	plead
	syl	plead+er
	pos	n.
pleading	1.
	syl	plead+ing
	pron	<1plEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act of presenting a case in court, as by a lawyer on behalf of his client.
pleading	2.
	syl	plead+ing
	pron	<1plEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the art or science of preparing the formal written statements of the parties to a legal action. See also {pleadings}.
pleadings	0.
	syl	plead+ings
	pron	<1plEdiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the formal written statements presented alternately by the plaintiff and defendant in a lawsuit setting out the respective matters relied upon.
pleasance	ety	C14 plesaunce, from Old French plaisance, from plaisant pleasant, from plaisir to #7please 
pleasance	1.
	syl	pleas+ance
	pron	<1plez*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a secluded part of a garden laid out with trees, walks, etc.
pleasance	2.
	syl	pleas+ance
	pron	<1plez*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	enjoyment or pleasure.
pleasant	ety	C14: from Old French plaisant, from plaisir to #7please 
pleasant	1.
	syl	pleas+ant
	pron	<1plezNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or affording pleasure; enjoyable.
pleasant	2.
	syl	pleas+ant
	pron	<1plezNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having pleasing or agreeable manners, appearance, habits, etc.
pleasant	3.
	syl	pleas+ant
	pron	<1plezNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	merry and lively.
pleasantly	sub
	head	pleasant
	syl	pleas+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
pleasantness	sub
	head	pleasant
	syl	pleas+ant+ness
	pos	n.
Pleasant Island	0.
	syl	Pleas+ant Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Nauru}.
pleasantry	ety	C17: from French plaisanterie, from plaisant #7pleasant 
pleasantries	infl
	head	pleasantry
	syl	pleas+ant+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pleasantry	1.
	syl	pleas+ant+ry
	pron	<1plezNtri>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an agreeable or amusing remark, etc., often one made in order to be polite.
	exam	1	they exchanged pleasantries.
pleasantry	2.
	syl	pleas+ant+ry
	pron	<1plezNtri>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreeably humorous manner or style.
pleasantry	3.
	syl	pleas+ant+ry
	pron	<1plezNtri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	enjoyment; pleasantness.
	exam	1	a pleasant?!ry of life.
please	ety	C14 plese, from Old French plaisir, from Latin plac*_ere to please, satisfy
please	1.
	syl	please
	pron	<plEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give satisfaction, pleasure, or contentment to (a person); make or cause to be glad.
please	2.
	syl	please
	pron	<plEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be the will of or have the will (to).
	exam	1	if it pleases you;
	exam	2	the court pleases.
if you please	3.
	head	please
	syl	if you please.
	def	if you will or wish, sometimes used in ironic exclamation.
pleased with	4.
	head	please
	syl	pleased with.
	def	happy because of.
please oneself	5.
	head	please
	syl	please oneself.
	def	to do as one likes.
please	6.
	syl	please
	pron	<plEz>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	used in making polite requests and in pleading, asking for a favour, etc..
	exam	1	please don't tell the police where I am.
yes please	7.
	head	please
	syl	yes please.
	def	a polite formula for accepting an offer, invitation, etc.
pleasable	sub
	head	please
	syl	pleas+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pleasedly	sub
	head	please
	syl	pleas+ed+ly
	pron	<1plEzidli>
	pos	adv.
pleaser	sub
	head	please
	syl	pleas+er
	pos	n.
pleasing	0.
	syl	pleas+ing
	pron	<1plEziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving pleasure; likeable or gratifying.
pleasingly	sub
	head	pleasing
	syl	pleas+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pleasingness	sub
	head	pleasing
	syl	pleas+ing+ness
	pos	n.
pleasurable	0.
	syl	pleas+ur+a:ble
	pron	<1pleZ*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoyable, agreeable, or gratifying.
pleasurableness	sub
	head	pleasurable
	syl	pleas+ur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
pleasurably	sub
	head	pleasurable
	syl	pleas+ur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
pleasure	ety	C14 plesir, from Old French; related to Old French plaisir to #7please 
pleasure	1.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreeable or enjoyable sensation or emotion.
	exam	1	the pleasure of hearing good music.
pleasure	2.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that gives or affords enjoyment or delight.
	exam	1	his garden was his only pleasure.
pleasure	3.a.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	amusement, recreation, or enjoyment.
pleasure	3.b.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pleasure boat;
	exam	2	pleasure ground.
pleasure	4.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	sexual gratification or enjoyment.
	exam	1	he took his pleasure of her.
pleasure	5.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's preference or choice.
pleasure	6.
	syl	pleas+ure
	pron	<1pleZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to give pleasure to or take pleasure (in).
pleasureful	sub
	head	pleasure
	syl	pleas+ure+ful
	pos	adj.
pleasureless	sub
	head	pleasure
	syl	pleas+ure+less
	pos	adj.
pleasure principle	0.
	syl	pleas+ure prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the idea that psychological processes and actions are governed by the gratification of needs. It is seen as the governing process of the id, whereas the reality principle is the governing process of the ego. See also {hedonism}.
pleat	ety	C16: variant of #7plait 
pleat	1.
	syl	pleat
	pron	<plEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of fold formed by doubling back fabric, etc., and pressing, stitching, or steaming into place. See also {box pleat, inverted pleat, kick pleat, knife pleat, sunburst pleats}.
pleat	2.
	syl	pleat
	pron	<plEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange (material, part of a garment, etc.) in pleats.
pleater	0.
	syl	pleat+er
	pron	<1plEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment on a sewing machine that makes pleats.
pleb	1.
	syl	pleb
	pron	<pleb>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {plebeian}.
pleb	2.
	syl	pleb
	pron	<pleb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a common vulgar person.
plebby	ety	C20: shortened from #7plebeian 
plebbier	infl
	head	plebby
	syl	pleb+bi+er
	pos	adj.
plebbiest	infl
	head	plebby
	syl	pleb+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
plebby	0.
	syl	pleb+by
	pron	<1plebi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	common or vulgar.
	exam	1	a plebby party.
plebe	ety	C19: shortened from #7plebeian 
plebe	0.
	syl	plebe
	pron	<plEb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a member of the lowest class at the U.S. Naval Academy or Military Academy; freshman.
plebeian	ety	C16: from Latin pl*_eb*_eius belonging to the people, from pl*_ebs the common people of ancient Rome
plebeian	1.
	syl	ple+be:ian
	pron	<pl*1bE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the common people, esp. those of Rome.
plebeian	2.
	syl	ple+be:ian
	pron	<pl*1bE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking refinement; philistine or vulgar.
	exam	1	plebeian tastes.
plebeian	3.
	syl	ple+be:ian
	pron	<pl*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the common people, esp. one of the Roman plebs.
plebeian	4.
	syl	ple+be:ian
	pron	<pl*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is coarse, vulgar, or lacking in refinement or discernment.
plebeianism	sub
	head	plebeian
	syl	ple+1be:ian+ism
	pos	n.
plebiscite	ety	C16: from Old French pl*_ebiscite, from Latin pl*_ebisc*_itum decree of the people, from pl*_ebs the populace+ sc*_itum from sc*_iscere to decree, approve, from sc*_ire to know &- ple+bis+ci+ta@.ry (pl$$#!b$Is$It$$r$I) adj.
plebiscite	1.
	syl	pleb:i+scite
	pron	<1plebi2sIt>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a direct vote by the electorate of a state, region, etc., on some question of usually national importance, such as union with another state or acceptance of a government programme.
plebiscite	2.
	syl	pleb:i+scite
	pron	<1plebi2sIt>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	def	any expression or determination of public opinion on some matter.
plebiscite	xref
	syl	pleb:i+scite
	pron	<1plebi2sIt>, <-sit>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {referendum}.
plebs	ety	C17: from Latin: the common people of ancient Rome
plebs	1.
	syl	plebs
	pron	<plebz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the common people; the masses.
plebs	2.
	syl	plebs
	pron	<plebz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	common people of ancient Rome. Compare {patrician}.
plectognath	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek plektos twisted+ gnathos jaw
plectognath	1.
	syl	plec+tog+nath
	pron	<1plektog2n@T>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny-finned marine fish of the mainly tropical order (or , having a small mouth, strong teeth, and small gill openings: includes puffers, triggerfish, trunkfish, sunfish, etc.
plectognath	2.
	syl	plec+tog+nath
	pron	<1plektog2n@T>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
plectrum	ety	C17: from Latin pl*_ectrum quill, plectrum, from Greek plektron, from plessein to strike
plectron	alt
	head	plectrum
	or	plectrum
	syl	plec+tron
	pron	<1plektr*n>
	pos	n.
plectra	infl
	head	plectrum
	or	plectrums
	syl	plec+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plectrums	infl
	head	plectrum
	or	plectra
	syl	plec+trums
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plectrons	infl
	head	plectrum
	syl	plec+trons.
	pos	n.
plectrum	0.
	or	plectron
	syl	plec+trum
	pron	<1plektr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any implement for plucking a string, such as a small piece of plastic, wood, etc., used to strum a guitar or the quill that plucks the string of a harpsichord.
pled	0.
	syl	pled
	pron	<pled>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. or (esp. in legal usage) Scot.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {plead}.
pledge	ety	C14: from Old French plege, from Late Latin plebium gage, security, from pleb*_ire to pledge, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German pflegan to look after, care for &- #!pledg+a@.ble adj. &- #!pledg+er n.
pledge	1.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal or solemn promise or agreement, esp. to do or refrain from doing something.
pledge	2.a.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	collateral for the payment of a debt or the performance of an obligation.
pledge	2.b.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being collateral (esp. in the phrase {in pledge) }.
pledge	3.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign, token, or indication.
	exam	1	the gift is a pledge of their sincerity.
pledge	4.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an assurance of support or goodwill, conveyed by drinking to a person, cause, etc.; toast.
	exam	1	we drank a pledge to their success.
pledge	5.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who binds himself, as by becoming bail or surety for another.
take	6.
	head	pledge
	or	sign the pledge
	syl	take
	def	to make a vow to abstain from alcoholic drink.
pledge	7.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to promise formally or solemnly.
	exam	1	he pledged allegiance.
pledge	8.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or secure by or as if by a pledge.
	exam	1	they were pledged to secrecy.
pledge	9.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give, deposit, or offer (one's word, freedom, property, etc.) as a guarantee, as for the repayment of a loan.
pledge	10.
	syl	pledge
	pron	<pleJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink a toast to (a person, cause, etc.).
pledgee	1.
	syl	pledg:ee
	pron	<pleJ1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom a pledge is given.
pledgee	2.
	syl	pledg:ee
	pron	<pleJ1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom property is delivered as a pledge.
pledget	ety	C16: of unknown origin
pledget	0.
	syl	pledg+et
	pron	<1pleJit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flattened pad of wool, cotton, etc., esp. for use as a pressure bandage to be applied to wounds or sores.
pledgeor	alt
	head	pledgor
	or	pledgor
	syl	pledge+or
	pron	<pleJ1c:>
	pos	n.
pledgor	0.
	or	pledgeor
	syl	pledg+or
	pron	<pleJ1c:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives or makes a pledge.
-plegia	ety	from Greek, from pl*_eg*_e stroke, from pl*_essein to strike
-plegia	0.
	syl	-ple:gi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a specified type of paralysis.
	exam	1	paraplegia.
-plegic	sub
	head	-plegia
	syl	-ple:gic
	pos	adj.
pleiad	ety	C16: originally French Pl*'eiade, name given by Ronsard to himself and six other poets after a group of Alexandrian Greek poets who were called this after P#7leiades %1
pleiad	0.
	syl	plei+ad
	pron	<1plI*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant or talented group, esp. one with seven members.
Pleiad	0.
	syl	Plei+ad
	pron	<1plI*d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Pleiades (stars or daughters of Atlas).
Pleiades	H1.0.
	syl	Plei:a:des
	pron	<1plI*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the seven daughters of Atlas, placed as stars in the sky either to save them from the pursuit of Orion or, in another account, after they had killed themselves for grief over the death of their half sisters the Hyades.
Pleiades	H2.0.
	syl	Plei:a+des
	pron	<1plI*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous open star cluster in the constellation Taurus, containing several hundred stars only six or seven of which are visible to the naked eye. Compare {Hyades} %1.
plein-air	ety	C19: from French phrase en plein air in the open (literally, full) air &- plein-air@.ist (ple$In#!$e$$r$Ist) n.
plein-air	0.
	syl	plein-air
	pron	<2plAn1e*>, French <ple1ne:r>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or in the manner of various French 19th-century schools of painting, esp. impressionism, concerned with the observation of light and atmosphere effects outdoors.
pleio-	0.
	syl	plei:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {plio-}.
Pleiocene	0.
	syl	Plei:o+cene
	pron	<1plI*u2sEn>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Pliocene}.
pleiotropism	0.
	syl	plei+ot+ro+pism
	pron	<plI1otr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the condition of a gene of affecting more than one characteristic of the phenotype.
Pleistocene	ety	C19: from Greek pleistos most+ kainos recent
Pleistocene	1.
	syl	Pleis+to+cene
	pron	<1plIst*2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the first epoch of the Quaternary period, which lasted for about 990 000 years. It was characterized by extensive glaciations of the N hemisphere and the evolutionary development of man.
the Pleistocene	2.
	head	Pleistocene
	syl	the Pleistocene.
	def	the Pleistocene epoch or rock series.
plenary	ety	C15: from Late Latin pl*_en*_arius, from Latin pl*_enus full; related to Middle English plener; see #7plenum 
plenary	1.
	syl	ple+na+ry
	pron	<1plEn*ri>, <1plen->
	pos	adj.
	def	full, unqualified, or complete.
	exam	1	plenary powers;
	exam	2	plenary indulgence.
plenary	2.
	syl	ple+na+ry
	pron	<1plEn*ri>, <1plen->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of assemblies, councils, etc.
	def	attended by all the members.
plenary	3.
	syl	ple+na+ry
	pron	<1plEn*ri>, <1plen->
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the gospels or epistles and homilies read at the Eucharist.
plenarily	sub
	head	plenary
	syl	ple+na+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
plenipotent	0.
	syl	ple+nip:o+tent
	pron	<pl*1nip*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {plenipotentiary}.
plenipotentiary	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin pl*_enipotenti*_arius, from Latin pl*_enus full+ potentia #7power 
plenipotentiary	1.
	syl	plen:i+po+ten+ti+ar:y
	pron	<2plenip*1tenS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a dip?!lomatic envoy
	def	invested with or possessing full power or authority.
plenipotentiary	2.
	syl	plen:i+po+ten+ti+ar:y
	pron	<2plenip*1tenS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	conferring full power or authority.
plenipotentiary	3.
	syl	plen:i+po+ten+ti+ar:y
	pron	<2plenip*1tenS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of power or authority
	def	full; absolute.
plenipotentiaries	infl
	head	plenipotentiary
	syl	plen:i+po+ten+ti+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plenipotentiary	4.
	syl	plen:i+po+ten+ti+ar:y
	pron	<2plenip*1tenS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person invested with full authority to transact business, esp. a diplomat authorized to represent a country. See also {{envoy} %1 (sense 1).}
plenish	ety	C15: from Old French pleniss-, from plenir, from Latin pl*_enus full
plenish	0.
	syl	plen+ish
	pron	<1pleniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	to fill, stock, or resupply.
plenisher	sub
	head	plenish
	syl	plen+ish+er
	pos	n.
plenishment	sub
	head	plenish
	syl	plen+ish+ment
	pos	n.
plenitude	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin pl*_enit*_ud*_o, from pl*_enus full
plenitude	1.
	syl	plen:i+tude
	pron	<1pleni2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	abundance; copiousness.
plenitude	2.
	syl	plen:i+tude
	pron	<1pleni2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being full or complete.
plenteous	ety	C13 plenteus, from Old French plentivous, from plentif abundant, from plent*'e #7plenty 
plenteous	1.
	syl	plen+te:ous
	pron	<1plenti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	ample; abundant.
	exam	1	a plenteous supply of food.
plenteous	2.
	syl	plen+te:ous
	pron	<1plenti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or yielding abundantly.
	exam	1	a plenteous grape harvest.
plenteously	sub
	head	plenteous
	syl	plen+te:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
plenteousness	sub
	head	plenteous
	syl	plen+te:ous+ness
	pos	n.
plentiful	1.
	syl	plen+ti+ful
	pron	<1plentiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	ample; abundant.
plentiful	2.
	syl	plen+ti+ful
	pron	<1plentiful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or yielding an abundance.
	exam	1	a plentiful year.
plentifully	sub
	head	plentiful
	syl	plen+ti+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
plentifulness	sub
	head	plentiful
	syl	plen+ti+ful+ness
	pos	n.
plenty	ety	C13: from Old French plent*'e, from Late Latin pl*_enit*_as fullness, from Latin pl*_enus full
plenties	infl
	head	plenty
	syl	plen+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plenty	1.
	syl	plen+ty
	pron	<1plenti>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	a great number, amount, or quantity; lots.
	exam	1	plenty of time;
	exam	2	there are plenty of cars on display here.
plenty	2.
	syl	plen+ty
	pron	<1plenti>
	pos	n.
	def	generous or ample supplies of wealth, produce, or resources.
	exam	1	the age of plenty.
in plenty	3.
	head	plenty
	syl	in plenty.
	def	existing in abundance.
	exam	1	food in plenty.
plenty	4.a.
	syl	plen+ty
	pron	<1plenti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	very many; ample.
	exam	1	plenty of people believe in ghosts.
plenty	4.b.
	syl	plen+ty
	pron	<1plenti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	there's plenty more;
	exam	2	that's plenty, thanks.
Bay of	infl
	head	Plenty
	syl	Bay of.
	pos	n.
Plenty	0.
	syl	Plen+ty
	pron	<1plenti>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bay of the Pacific on the NE coast of North Island, New Zealand.
plenum	ety	C17: from Latin: space filled by matter, from pl*_enus full
plenums	infl
	head	plenum
	or	plena
	syl	ple+nums
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plena	infl
	head	plenum
	or	plenums
	syl	ple+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plenum	1.
	syl	ple+num
	pron	<1plEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure containing gas at a higher pressure than the surrounding environment.
plenum	2.
	syl	ple+num
	pron	<1plEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fully attended meeting or assembly, esp. of a legislative body.
plenum	3.
	syl	ple+num
	pron	<1plEn*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the philosophy of the Stoics
	def	space regarded as filled with matter. Compare {{vacuum} (sense 1)}.
plenum	4.
	syl	ple+num
	pron	<1plEn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being full.
plenum system	0.
	syl	ple+num sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a type of air-conditioning system in which air is passed into a room at a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure.
pleo-	0.
	syl	ple:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {plio-} .
	exam	1	pleochroism;
	exam	2	pleomorphism.
pleochroism	ety	C19: #7pleo -#7+ -chroism from Greek khr*_os skin colour
pleochroism	0.
	syl	ple+och+ro+ism
	pron	<pli1okr*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of certain crystals of absorbing light to an extent that depends on the orientation of the electric vector of the light with respect to the optic axes of the crystal. The effect occurs in uniaxial crystals ({dichroism}) and esp. in biaxial crystals ({trichroism) }.
pleochroic	sub
	head	pleochroism
	syl	ple:o+chro+ic
	pron	<2plE*1kr*uik>
	pos	adj.
pleomorphy	alt
	head	pleomorphism
	or	pleomorphism
	syl	ple:o+mor+phy
	pron	<1plE*2mc:fi>
	pos	n.
pleomorphism	0.
	or	pleomorphy
	syl	ple:o+mor+phism
	pron	<2plE*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occurrence of more than one different form in the life cycle of a plant or animal.
pleomorphic	sub
	head	pleomorphism
	syl	ple:o+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
pleonasm	ety	C16: from Latin pleonasmus, from Greek pleonasmos excess, from pleonazein to be redundant
pleonasm	1.
	syl	ple:o+nasm
	pron	<1plE*2n@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the use of more words than necessary or an instance of this, such as
pleonasm	2.
	syl	ple:o+nasm
	pron	<1plE*2n@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a word or phrase that is superfluous.
pleonastic	sub
	head	pleonasm
	syl	ple:o+1nas+tic
	pos	adj.
pleonastically	sub
	head	pleonasm
	syl	ple:o+1nas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pleopod	ety	C19: from Greek plein to swim+ pous foot
pleopod	0.
	syl	ple:o+pod
	pron	<1plE*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swimmeret}.
plesiosaur	ety	C19: from New Latin pl*_esio?!saurus, from Greek pl*_esios near+ sauros a lizard
plesiosaur	0.
	syl	ple+si:o+saur
	pron	<1plEsi*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct marine reptiles of the order esp. any of the suborder of Jurassic and Cretaceous times, having a long neck, short tail, and paddle-like limbs. See also {ichthyosaur}. Compare {dinosaur, pterosaur}.
plessor	0.
	syl	ples+sor
	pron	<1ples*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {plexor}.
plethora	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek pl*_eth*_or*_e fullness, from pl*_ethein to grow full &- ple+tho+ric (pl$e#!$T$Ar$Ik) adj. &- ple+tho+ri+cal+ly adv.
plethora	1.
	syl	pleth:o+ra
	pron	<1pleT*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	superfluity or excess; overabundance.
plethora	2.
	syl	pleth:o+ra
	pron	<1pleT*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol, obsolete.
	def	a condition caused by dilation of superficial blood vessels, characterized esp. by a reddish face.
plethysmograph	ety	C19: from Greek pl*_ethusmos enlargement+ graphein to write
plethysmograph	0.
	syl	ple+thys+mo+graph
	pron	<pl*1Tizm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>, <-1Tis->
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring the fluctuations in volume of a bodily organ or part, such as those caused by variations in the amount of blood it contains.
pleura	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek: side, rib
pleurae	infl
	head	pleura
	syl	pleu+rae
	pron	<1plu*rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pleura	1.
	syl	pleu+ra
	pron	<1plu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin trans?!parent serous membrane enveloping the lungs and lining the walls of the thoracic cavity.
pleura	2.
	syl	pleu+ra
	pron	<1plu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {pleuron}.
pleural	sub
	head	pleura
	syl	pleu+ral
	pos	adj.
pleurisy	ety	C14: from Old French pleurisie, from Late Latin pleurisis, from Greek pleuritis, from pleura side
pleurisy	0.
	syl	pleu+ri+sy
	pron	<1plu*risi>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the pleura, characterized by pain that is aggravated by deep breathing or coughing.
pleuritic	sub
	head	pleurisy
	syl	pleu+rit+ic
	pron	<plu1rit?!ik>
	pos	adj. n.
pleurisy root	1.
	syl	pleu+ri+sy root
	pos	n.
	def	the root of the butterfly weed, formerly used as a cure for pleurisy.
pleurisy root	2.
	syl	pleu+ri+sy root
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {butterfly weed}.
pleuro-	ety	from Greek pleura side
pleuro-	1.
	syl	pleu:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	of or relating to the side.
	exam	1	pleurodont;
	exam	2	pleurodynia.
pleuro-	2.
	syl	pleu:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating the pleura.
	exam	1	pleurotomy.
pleurodont	1.
	syl	pleu+ro+dont
	pron	<1plu*r*u2dont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the teeth of some reptiles
	def	having no roots and being fused by their lateral sides only to the inner surface of the jawbone. See also {{acrodont} (sense 1)}.
pleurodont	2.
	syl	pleu+ro+dont
	pron	<1plu*r*u2dont>
	pos	adj.
	def	having pleurodont teeth.
	exam	1	pleurodont lizards.
pleurodont	3.
	syl	pleu+ro+dont
	pron	<1plu*r*u2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal having pleurodont teeth.
pleurodynia	0.
	syl	pleu+ro+dy+ni:a
	pron	<2plu*r*u1dIni*>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the muscles between the ribs.
pleuron	ety	C18: from Greek: side
pleura	infl
	head	pleuron
	syl	pleu+ra
	pron	<1plu*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pleuron	0.
	syl	pleu+ron
	pron	<1plu*ron>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the cuticle of arthropods that covers the lateral surface of a body segment.
pleuropneumonia	0.
	syl	pleu+ro+pneu+mo+ni:a
	pron	<2plu*r*unju:1m*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the combined disorder of pleurisy and pneumonia.
pleurotomies	infl
	head	pleurotomy
	syl	pleu+rot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pleurotomy	0.
	syl	pleu+rot:o+my
	pron	<plu1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the pleura, esp. to drain fluid, as in pleurisy.
pleuston	ety	C20: from Greek pleusis sailing, from plein to sail; for form, compare #7plankton 
pleuston	0.
	syl	pleus+ton
	pron	<1plu:st*n>, <-ston>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of small organisms, esp. algae, floating at the surface of shallow pools.
Plevna	alt
	head	Pleven
	or	Pleven
	syl	Plev+na
	pron	Bulgarian <1plevna>
	pos	n.
Pleven	0.
	or	Plevna
	syl	Plev+en
	pron	Bulgarian <1pleven>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Bulgaria: taken by Russia from the Turks in 1877 after a siege of 143 days. Pop.: 89814 (1970).
plew	ety	from Canadian French pelu (adj.) hairy, from French poilu, from poil hair, from Latin pilus 
plu	infl
	head	plew
	or	plue
	syl	plu
	pron	<plu:>
	pos	n.
plue	infl
	head	plew
	or	plu
	syl	plue
	pron	<plu:>
	pos	n.
plew	0.
	syl	plew
	pron	<plu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian history.
	def	a beaver skin used as a standard unit of value in the fur trade.
plexiform	0.
	syl	plex:i+form
	pron	<1pleksi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	like or having the form of a network or plexus; intricate or complex.
Plexiglass	0.
	syl	Plex:i+glass
	pron	<1pleksi2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Trademark.
	def	a transparent plastic, polymethyl methacrylate, used for combs, plastic sheeting, etc.
plexor	ety	C19: from Greek pl*_exis a stroke, from pl*_essein to strike
plessor	alt
	head	plexor
	or	plexor
	syl	ples+sor
	pos	n.
plexor	0.
	or	plessor
	syl	plex+or
	pron	<1pleks*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a small hammer with a rubber head for use in percussion of the chest and testing reflexes.
plexus	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin plectere to braid, #7plait 
plexuses	infl
	head	plexus
	or	plexus
	syl	plex+us:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plexus	infl
	or	plexuses
	syl	plex+us.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plexus	1.
	syl	plex+us
	pron	<1pleks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any complex network of nerves, blood vessels, or lymphatic vessels.
plexus	2.
	syl	plex+us
	pron	<1pleks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate network or arrangement.
pliable	0.
	syl	pli+a:ble
	pron	<1plI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily moulded, bent, influenced, or altered.
pliability	sub
	head	pliable
	or	pliableness
	syl	pli+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
pliableness	sub
	head	pliable
	or	pliability
	syl	pli+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
pliably	sub
	head	pliable
	syl	pli+a:bly
	pos	adv.
pliant	ety	C14: from Old French, from plier to fold, bend; see #7ply %2
pliant	1.
	syl	pli+ant
	pron	<1plI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily bent; supple.
	exam	1	a pliant young tree.
pliant	2.
	syl	pli+ant
	pron	<1plI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily modified; adaptable; flexible.
	exam	1	a pliant system.
pliant	3.
	syl	pli+ant
	pron	<1plI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding readily to influence; compliant.
pliancy	sub
	head	pliant
	or	pliantness
	syl	pli+an+cy
	pos	n.
pliantness	sub
	head	pliant
	or	pliancy
	syl	pli+ant+ness
	pos	n.
pliantly	sub
	head	pliant
	syl	pli+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
plica	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin: a fold, from Latin plic*_are to fold; see #7ply %2
plicae	infl
	head	plica
	syl	pli+cae
	pron	<1plIsE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plica	1.
	syl	pli+ca
	pron	<1plIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fold}. a folding over of parts, such as a fold of skin, muscle, peritoneum, etc.
plica	2.
	syl	pli+ca
	pron	<1plIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a condition of the hair characterized by matting, filth, and the presence of parasites.
plical	sub
	head	plica
	syl	pli+cal
	pos	adj.
plicate	ety	C18: from Latin plic*_atus folded, from plic*_are to fold
plicated	alt
	head	plicate
	or	plicate
	syl	pli+cat+ed
	pos	adj.
plicate	0.
	or	plicated
	syl	pli+cate
	pron	<1plIkAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or arranged in parallel folds or ridges; pleated.
	exam	1	a plicate leaf;
	exam	2	plicate rock strata.
plicately	sub
	head	plicate
	syl	pli+cate+ly
	pos	adv.
plicateness	sub
	head	plicate
	syl	pli+cate+ness
	pos	n.
plicature	alt
	head	plication
	or	plication
	syl	plic:a+ture
	pron	<1plik*C*>
	pos	n.
plication	1.
	or	plicature
	syl	pli+ca+tion
	pron	<plI1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of folding or the condition of being folded or plicate.
plication	2.
	or	plicature
	syl	pli+ca+tion
	pron	<plI1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a folded part or structure, esp. a fold in a series of rock strata.
plication	3.
	or	plicature
	syl	pli+ca+tion
	pron	<plI1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	the act or process of suturing together the walls of a hollow organ or part to reduce its size.
pli'e	ety	French: bent, from plier to bend
pli'e	0.
	syl	pli:*'e
	pron	<1plEA>
	pos	n.
	def	a classic ballet practice posture with back erect and knees bent.
plyer	alt
	head	plier
	or	plier
	syl	ply+er
	pron	<1plI*>
	pos	n.
plier	0.
	or	plyer
	syl	pli+er
	pron	<1plI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plies a trade.
pliers	0.
	syl	pli+ers
	pron	<1plI*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a gripping tool consisting of two hinged arms with usually serrated jaws that close on the workpiece.
plight	ety	C14 plit, from Old French pleit fold, #7plait ; probably influenced by Old English pliht peril, #7plight %2
plight	H1.0.
	syl	plight
	pron	<plIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of extreme hardship, danger, etc.
plight	ety	Old English pliht peril; related to Old High German, German Pflicht duty ?- #!plight+er n.
plight	H2.1.
	syl	plight
	pron	<plIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or pledge (one's word, etc.).
	exam	1	he plighted his word to attempt it.
plight	H2.2.
	syl	plight
	pron	<plIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to promise formally or pledge (allegiance, support, etc.).
	exam	1	to plight aid.
plight	H2.3.a.
	syl	plight
	pron	<plIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a promise of marriage.
plight	H2.3.b.
	syl	plight
	pron	<plIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give one's solemn promise.
plight	H2.4.
	syl	plight
	pron	<plIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	a solemn promise, esp. of engagement; pledge.
plimsoll	ety	C20: so called because of the resemblance of the rubber sole to a Plimsoll line
plimsole	alt
	head	plimsoll
	or	plimsoll
	syl	plim+sole
	pron	<1plims*l>
	pos	n.
plimsoll	0.
	or	plimsole
	syl	plim+soll
	pron	<1plims*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a light rubber-soled canvas shoe worn for various sports. Also called: {gym shoe}.
Plimsoll line	ety	C19: named after Samuel Plimsoll (1824-98), English M.P., who advocated its adoption
Plimsoll line	0.
	syl	Plim+soll line
	pron	<1plims*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {load line}.
plinth	ety	C17: from Latin plinthus, from Greek plinthos brick, shaped stone
plinth	1.
	syl	plinth
	pron	<plinT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {socle}. the rectangular slab or block that forms the lowest part of the base of a column, pedestal, or pier.
plinth	2.
	syl	plinth
	pron	<plinT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {plinth course}. the lowest part of the wall of a building that appears above ground level, esp. one that is formed of a course of stone or brick.
plinth	3.
	syl	plinth
	pron	<plinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat block on either side of a door frame, where the architrave meets the skirting.
Pliny	1.
	syl	Plin:y
	pron	<1plini>
	pos	n.
	def	called Latin name 23-79 #7a.d., Roman writer, the author of the encyclopedic (77).
Pliny	2.
	syl	Plin:y
	pron	<1plini>
	pos	n.
	def	his nephew, called Latin name ??62-??113 #7a.d., Roman writer and administrator, noted for his letters.
plio-	ety	from Greek plei*_on more, from polus much, many
pleo-	infl
	head	plio-
	or	pleio-
	syl	pleo-
pleio-	infl
	head	plio-
	or	pleo-
	syl	plei:o-
plio-	0.
	syl	pli:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	greater in size, extent, degree, etc.; more.
	exam	1	Pliocene.
Pliocene	ety	C19: #7plio -#7+ -cene from Greek kainos recent
Pleiocene	alt
	head	Pliocene
	or	Pliocene
	syl	Plei:o+cene
	pron	<1plI*u2sEn>
	pos	adj.
Pliocene	1.
	or	Pleiocene
	syl	Pli:o+cene
	pron	<1plI*u2sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the last epoch of the Tertiary period, which lasted for ten million years, during which many modern mammals appeared. {~}
the Pliocene	2.
	head	Pliocene
	syl	the Pliocene.
	def	the Pliocene epoch or rock series.
pliss'e	ety	French: pliss*'e pleated, from plisser to pleat; see #7ply %2
pliss'e	1.
	syl	plis+s*'e
	pron	<1plEsA>, <1plis->
	pos	n.
	def	fabric with a wrinkled finish, achieved by treatment involving caustic soda.
	exam	1	cotton pliss*'e.
pliss'e	2.
	syl	plis+s*'e
	pron	<1plEsA>, <1plis->
	pos	n.
	def	such a finish on a fabric.
PLO	0.
	syl	P.L.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Palestine Liberation Organization.
ploat	ety	from Dutch or Flemish ploten to pluck the feathers or fur from
ploat	1.
	syl	ploat
	pron	<pl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	to thrash; beat soundly.
ploat	2.
	syl	ploat
	pron	<pl*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	to pluck (a fowl).
plod	ety	C16: of imi?!tative origin
plods	infl
	head	plod
	syl	plods
	pos	vb.
plodding	infl
	head	plod
	syl	plod+ding
	pos	vb.
plodded	infl
	head	plod
	syl	plod+ded.
	pos	vb.
plod	1.
	syl	plod
	pron	<plod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (one's way) or walk along (a path, etc.) with heavy usually slow steps.
plod	2.
	syl	plod
	pron	<plod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work slowly and perseveringly.
plod	3.
	syl	plod
	pron	<plod>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of plodding.
plod	4.
	syl	plod
	pron	<plod>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of slow heavy steps.
plodder	sub
	head	plod
	syl	plod+der
	pos	n.
ploddingly	sub
	head	plod
	syl	plod+ding+ly
	pos	adv.
ploddingness	sub
	head	plod
	syl	plod+ding+ness
	pos	n.
plodge	ety	of imitative origin; related to #7plod 
plodge	1.
	syl	plodge
	pron	<ploJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	to wade in water, esp. the sea.
plodge	2.
	syl	plodge
	pron	<ploJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	the act of wading.
Ploesti	0.
	syl	Plo+e*,s+ti
	pron	Rumanian <plo1jAStj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE central Rumania: centre of the Rumanian petroleum industry. Pop.: 175527 (1974 est.).
-ploid	ety	from Greek -pl (oos) -fold+-#7oid  &- -ploi@.dy n. combining form.
-ploid	0.
	syl	-ploid
	pos	adj.
	usage	and n. combining form.
	def	indicating a specific multiple of a single set of chromosomes.
	exam	1	diploid.
plonk	H1.1.
	syl	plonk
	pron	<ploGk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to drop or be dropped, esp. heavily or suddenly.
	exam	1	he plonked the money on the table.
plonk	H1.2.
	syl	plonk
	pron	<ploGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of plonking.
plonk	H1.3.
	syl	plonk
	pron	<ploGk>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of this sound.
plonk	ety	C20: perhaps from French blanc white, as in vin blanc white wine
plonk	H2.0.
	syl	plonk
	pron	<ploGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. and Austral. informal.
	def	alcoholic drink, usually wine, esp. of inferior quality.
plonko	ety	C20: from #7plonk %2
plonkos	infl
	head	plonko
	syl	plonk:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plonko	0.
	syl	plonk:o
	pron	<1ploGk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an alcoholic, esp. one who drinks wine.
plop	ety	C19: imitative of the sound
plop	1.
	syl	plop
	pron	<plop>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic sound made by an object dropping into water without a splash.
plops	infl
	head	plop
	syl	plops
	pos	vb.
plopping	infl
	head	plop
	syl	plop+ping
	pos	vb.
plopped	infl
	head	plop
	syl	plopped.
	pos	vb.
plop	2.
	syl	plop
	pron	<plop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or cause to fall with the sound of a plop.
	exam	1	the stone plopped into the water.
plop	3.
	syl	plop
	pron	<plop>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of this sound.
	exam	1	to go plop.
plosion	0.
	syl	plo+sion
	pron	<1pl*uZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the sound of an abrupt break of closure, esp. the audible release of a stop. Also called: {explosion}.
plosive	ety	C20: from French, from explosif #7explosive 
plosive	1.
	syl	plo+sive
	pron	<1pl*usiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated with or accompanied by plosion.
plosive	2.
	syl	plo+sive
	pron	<1pl*usiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a plosive consonant; stop.
plot	ety	C16: from #7plot %2#7, influenced in use by #7complot 
plot	H1.1.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret plan to achieve some purpose, esp. one that is illegal or underhand.
	exam	1	a plot to overthrow the government.
plot	H1.2.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	n.
	def	the story or plan of a play, novel, etc.
plot	H1.3.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a graphic representation of an individual or tactical setting that pinpoints an artillery target.
plot	H1.4.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a diagram or plan, esp. a surveyor's map.
plots	infl
	head	plot
	syl	plots
	pos	vb.
plotting	infl
	head	plot
	syl	plot+ting
	pos	vb.
plotted	infl
	head	plot
	syl	plot+ted.
	pos	vb.
plot	H1.5.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plan secretly (something illegal, revolutionary, etc.); conspire.
plot	H1.6.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (a course, as of a ship or aircraft) on a map.
plot	H1.7.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a plan or map of.
plot	H1.8.a.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to locate and mark (one or more points) on a graph by means of coordinates.
plot	H1.8.b.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw (a curve) through these points.
plot	H1.9.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct the plot of (a literary work, etc.).
plot	ety	Old English: piece of land, plan of an area
plot	H2.1.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of land.
	exam	1	a vegetable plot.
plots	infl
	head	plot
	syl	plots
	pos	vb.
plotting	infl
	head	plot
	syl	plot+ting
	pos	vb.
plotted	infl
	head	plot
	syl	plot+ted.
	pos	vb.
plot	H2.2.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or divide (land) into plots.
plot	ety	special use of #7plot %1#7, by association with the Gunpowder Plot
plot	H3.0.
	syl	plot
	pron	<plot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a bonfire made on Guy Fawkes Day (Nov. 5).
Plotinus	0.
	syl	Plo:ti:nus
	pron	<plo1tIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??205-??270 #7a.d., Roman neo-Platonist philosopher, born in Egypt.
plotter	0.
	syl	plot+ter
	pron	<1plot*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for plotting lines or angles on a chart.
plough	ety	Old English pl*_og plough land; related to Old Norse plogr, Old High German pfluoc 
plough	1.
	syl	plough
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	an agricultural implement with sharp blades, attached to a horse, tractor, etc., for cutting or turning over the earth.
plough	2.
	syl	plough
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any of various similar implements, such as a device for clearing snow.
plough	3.
	syl	plough
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a plane with a narrow blade for cutting grooves in wood.
plough	4.
	syl	plough
	usage	esp. U.S.; in agriculture
	def	ploughed land.
put one's hand to the plough	5.
	head	plough
	syl	put one's hand to the plough.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to perform a task. {~}
plough	6.
	syl	plough
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to till (the soil, etc.) with a plough.
plough	7.
	syl	plough
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to make (furrows or grooves) in (something) with or as if with a plough.
plough	8.
	syl	plough
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	esp. U.S.; usually foll. by through
	def	to move (through something) in the manner of a plough.
	exam	1	the ship ploughed the water.
plough	9.
	syl	plough
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. U.S.; foll. by through
	def	to work at slowly or perseveringly.
plough	10.
	syl	plough
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	to fail an examination.
plougher	sub
	head	plough
	syl	plough+er
plough back	0.
	syl	plough back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reinvest (the profits of a business) in the same business.
ploughboy	1.
	syl	plough+boy
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a boy who guides the animals drawing a plough.
ploughboy	2.
	syl	plough+boy
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any country boy.
ploughman	1.
	syl	plough+man
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a man who ploughs, esp. using horses, etc.
ploughman	2.
	syl	plough+man
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any farm labourer.
ploughmanship	sub
	head	ploughman
	syl	plough+man+ship
ploughman's spikenard	0.
	syl	plough+man's spike+nard
	pos	n.
	def	a European plant, with tubular yellowish flower heads surrounded by purple bracts: family (composites). Also called: {fleawort}.
ploughstaff	1.
	syl	plough+staff
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	Also called: {ploughtail}. one of the handles of a plough.
ploughstaff	2.
	syl	plough+staff
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a spade-shaped tool used to clean the ploughshare and mouldboard.
Plovdiv	0.
	syl	Plov+div
	pron	Bulgarian <1plcvdif>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Bulgaria on the Maritsa River: the second largest town in Bulgaria; conquered by Philip II of Macedonia in 341 #7b.c. ; capital of Roman Thracia; commercial centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop.: 305091 (1974 est.). Greek name: {Philippopolis}.
plover	ety	C14: from Old French plovier rain bird, from Latin pluvia rain
plover	1.
	syl	plov+er
	pron	<1pl^v*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shore birds of the family typically having a round head, straight bill, and large pointed wings: order
plover	2.
	syl	plov+er
	pron	<1pl^v*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of similar and related birds, such as the Egyptian plover (see {crocodile bird}) and the upland plover.
green plover	3.
	head	plover
	syl	green plover.
	def	another name for {lapwing}.
plow	0.
	syl	plow
	pron	<plau>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {plough}.
plower	sub
	head	plow
	syl	plow+er
	pos	n.
ploy	ety	variant of #7employ 
ploy	1.
	syl	ploy
	pron	<plci>
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre or tactic in a game, conversation, etc.; stratagem; gambit.
ploy	2.
	syl	ploy
	pron	<plci>
	pos	n.
	def	any business, job, hobby, etc., with which one is occupied.
	exam	1	angling is his latest ploy.
ploy	3.
	syl	ploy
	pron	<plci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a frolic, escapade, or practical joke.
PLP	0.
	syl	P.L.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Parliamentary Labour Party.
PLR	0.
	syl	P.L.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Public Lending Right.
plue	alt
	head	plu
	or	plu
	syl	plue
	pron	<plu:>
	pos	n.
plu	0.
	or	plue
	syl	plu
	pron	<plu:>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {plew}.
pluck	ety	Old English pluccian, plyccan; related to German pfl*"ucken 
pluck	1.
	syl	pluck
	pos	pl^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull off (feathers, fruit, etc.) from (a fowl, tree, etc.).
pluck	2.
	syl	pluck
	pos	pl^k; vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to pull or tug.
pluck	3.
	syl	pluck
	pos	pl^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	foll. by off, away, etc.
	def	to pull (something) forcibly or violently (from something or someone).
pluck	4.
	syl	pluck
	pos	pl^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sound (the strings) of (a musical instrument) with the fingers, a plectrum, etc.
pluck	5.
	syl	pluck
	pos	pl^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to fleece or swindle.
pluck	6.
	syl	pluck
	pos	n.
	def	courage, usually in the face of difficulties or hardship.
pluck	7.
	syl	pluck
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden pull or tug.
pluck	8.
	syl	pluck
	pos	n.
	def	the heart, liver, and lungs, esp. of an animal used for food.
plucker	sub
	head	pluck
	syl	pluck+er
	pos	n.
pluck up	1.
	syl	pluck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull out; uproot.
pluck up	2.
	syl	pluck up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to muster (courage, one's spirits, etc.).
pluckier	infl
	head	plucky
	syl	pluck:i+er
	pos	adj.
pluckiest	infl
	head	plucky
	syl	pluck:i+est.
	pos	adj.
plucky	0.
	syl	pluck:y
	pron	<1pl^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing courage in the face of difficulties, danger, etc.
pluckily	sub
	head	plucky
	syl	pluck:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pluckiness	sub
	head	plucky
	syl	pluck:i+ness
	pos	n.
plug	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch plugge; related to Middle Low German plugge, German Pflock 
plug	1.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	def	a piece of wood, cork, or other material, often cylindrical in shape, used to stop up holes and gaps or as a wedge for taking a screw or nail.
plug	2.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	def	a device usually having three pins to which the terminals of a flex or cable are attached: used to make an electrical connection when inserted into a socket.
plug	3.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	def	Also called: {volcanic plug}. a mass of solidified magma filling the neck of an extinct volcano.
plug	4.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	def	See {sparking plug}.
plug	5.a.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	def	a cake of pressed or twisted tobacco, esp. for chewing.
plug	5.b.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	def	a small piece of such a cake.
plug	6.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a weighted artificial lure with one or more sets of hooks attached, used in spinning.
plug	7.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a recommendation or other favourable mention of a product, show, etc., as on television, radio, or in newspapers.
plug	8.
	syl	plug
	pos	pl^g; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a shot, blow, or punch (esp. in the phrase {take a plug at) . $D.@T} an@T old@T horse.
plug	9.
	syl	plug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	@T
	def	to stop up or secure (a hole, gap, etc.) with or as if with a plug.
plug	10.
	syl	plug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	@T
	def	to insert or use (some?!thing) as a plug.
	exam	1	to plug a finger into one's ear.
plug	11.
	syl	plug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	@T
	def	to make favourable and and often-repeated mentions of (a song, product, show, etc.), esp. on television, radio, or in newspapers.
plug	12.
	syl	plug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	@T
	def	to shoot with a gun.
	exam	1	he plugged six rabbits.
plug	13.
	syl	plug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	@T
	def	to punch or strike.
plug	14.
	syl	plug
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	@T; foll. by along, away, etc.
	def	to work steadily or persistently.
plugger	sub
	head	plug
	syl	plug+ger
	pos	n.
plugboard	0.
	syl	plug+board
	pron	<1pl^g2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {patch board}.
plug in	0.
	syl	plug in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect (an electrical appliance, etc.) with a power source by means of an electrical plug.
plug-ugly	ety	C19: origin obscure; originally applied to ruffians in New York who attempted to exert political pressure
plug-ugly	1.
	syl	plug-ug:ly
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely ugly.
plug-uglies	infl
	head	plug-ugly
	syl	plug-ug:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plug-ugly	2.
	syl	plug-ug:ly
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a city tough; ruffian.
plum	ety	Old English pl*_ume; related to Latin prunum, German Pflaume 
plum	H1.1.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	a small rosaceous tree, with white flowers and an edible oval fruit that is purple, yellow, or green and contains an oval stone. See also {greengage, damson}.
plum	H1.2.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
plum	H1.3.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	a raisin, as used in a cake or pudding.
plum	H1.4.a.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	a dark reddish-purple colour.
plum	H1.4.b.
	syl	plum
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a plum carpet.
plum	H1.5.a.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	something of a superior or desirable kind, such as a financial bonus.
plum	H1.5.b.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a plum job.
plumlike	sub
	head	plum
	syl	plum+2like
	pos	adj.
plum	H2.0.
	syl	plum
	pos	pl^m; adj. pl^m; adv. pl^m; adv.
	def	a variant spelling of {{plumb} (senses 3-6)}.
plumage	ety	C15: from Old French, from plume feather, from Latin pl*_uma down
plumage	0.
	syl	plum+age
	pron	<1plu:miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the layer of feathers covering the body of a bird.
plumate	ety	C19: from Latin plum*_atus covered with feathers; see #7plume 
plumose	alt
	head	plumate
	or	plumate
	syl	plu+mose
	pos	adj.
plumate	1.
	or	plumose
	syl	plu+mate
	pron	<1plu:mAt>, <-mit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology, botany.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing one or more feathers or plumes.
plumate	2.
	or	plumose
	syl	plu+mate
	pron	<1plu:mAt>, <-mit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology, botany.
	def	resembling a plume; covered with small hairs.
	exam	1	a plumate seed.
plumb	ety	C13: from Old French plomb (unattested) lead line, from Old French plon lead, from Latin plumbum lead
plumb	1.
	syl	plumb
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	a weight, usually of lead, suspended at the end of a line and used to determine water depth or verticality.
plumb	2.
	syl	plumb
	pos	pl^m; n.
	def	the perpendicular position of a freely suspended plumb line (esp. in the phrases {out of plumb, off plumb}) .
plumb	4.
	syl	plumb
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	in a vertical or perpendicular line.
plumb	6.
	syl	plumb
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	exactly; precisely (also in the phrase {plumb on) }.
plumb	7.
	syl	plumb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to test the alignment of or adjust to the vertical with a plumb line.
plumb	8.
	syl	plumb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undergo or experience (the worst extremes of misery, sadness, etc.).
	exam	1	to plumb the depths of despair.
plumb	9.
	syl	plumb
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to understand or master (something obscure).
	exam	1	to plumb a mystery.
plumb	10.
	syl	plumb
	pos	vb.
	def	to connect or join (a device, such as a tap, etc.) to a waterpipe or drainage system.
plumbable	sub
	head	plumb
	syl	plumb+a:ble
	pos	adj.
plumbaginaceous	0.
	syl	plum+bag:i+na+ceous
	pron	<pl^m2b@Ji1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of typically coastal plants having flowers with a brightly coloured calyx and five styles: includes leadwort, thrift, and sea lavender.
plumbago	ety	C17: from Latin: lead ore, leadwort, translation of Greek polubdaina lead ore, from polubdos lead
plumbagos	infl
	head	plumbago
	syl	plum+ba+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plumbago	1.
	syl	plum+ba+go
	pron	<pl^m1bAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any plumbaginaceous plant of the genus of warm regions, having clusters of blue, white, or red flowers. See also {leadwort}.
plumbago	2.
	syl	plum+ba+go
	pron	<pl^m1bAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {graphite}.
plumb bob	0.
	syl	plumb bob
	pos	n.
	def	the weight, usually of lead, at the end of a plumb line; plummet.
plumbeous	ety	C16: from Latin plumbeus leaden, from plumbum lead
plumbeous	0.
	syl	plum+be:ous
	pron	<1pl^mbi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or relating to lead or resembling lead in colour.
plumber	ety	C14: from Old French plommier worker in lead, from Late Latin plumb*_arius, from Latin plumbum lead
plumber	0.
	syl	plumb+er
	pron	<1pl^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who installs and repairs pipes, fixtures, etc., for water, drainage, and gas.
plumberies	infl
	head	plumbery
	syl	plumb+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plumbery	1.
	syl	plumb+er:y
	pron	<1pl^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the workshop of a plumber.
plumbery	2.
	syl	plumb+er:y
	pron	<1pl^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{plumbing} (sense 1)}.
plumbic	0.
	syl	plum+bic
	pron	<1pl^mbik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing lead in the tetravalent state.
plumbicon	0.
	syl	plum+bi+con
	pron	<1pl^mbi2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	a development of the vidicon television camera tube in which the photoconductive material is replaced by semiconductor material.
plumbiferous	0.
	syl	plum+bif+er+ous
	pron	<pl^m1bif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ores, rocks, etc.
	def	containing or yielding lead.
plumbing	1.
	syl	plumb+ing
	pron	<1pl^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {plumbery}. the trade or work of a plumber.
plumbing	2.
	syl	plumb+ing
	pron	<1pl^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the pipes, fixtures, etc., used in a water, drainage, or gas installation.
plumbing	3.
	syl	plumb+ing
	pron	<1pl^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or procedure of using a plumb to gauge depth, a vertical, etc.
plumbism	ety	C19: from Latin plumbum lead
plumbism	0.
	syl	plum+bism
	pron	<1pl^mbiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	chronic lead poisoning.
plumb line	1.
	syl	plumb line
	pos	n.
	def	a string with a metal weight at one end that, when suspended, points directly towards the earth's centre of gravity and so is used to determine verticality, the depth of water, etc.
plumb line	2.
	syl	plumb line
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {plumb rule}.
plumbous	ety	C17: from Late Latin plumb*_osus full of lead, from Latin plumbum lead
plumbous	0.
	syl	plum+bous
	pron	<1pl^mb*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing lead in the divalent state.
plumb rule	0.
	syl	plumb rule
	pos	n.
	def	a plumb line attached to a narrow board, used by builders, surveyors, etc.
plumbum	ety	from Latin
plumbum	0.
	syl	plum+bum
	pron	<1pl^mb*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {lead} %2 (the metal).
plume	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin pl*_uma downy feather
plume	1.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a feather, esp. one that is large or ornamental.
plume	2.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a feather or cluster of feathers worn esp. formerly as a badge or ornament in a headband, hat, etc.
plume	3.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any feathery part, such as the structure on certain fruits and seeds that aids dispersal by wind.
plume	4.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles a plume.
	exam	1	a plume of smoke.
plume	5.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a token or decoration of honour; prize.
plume	6.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn or decorate with feathers or plumes.
plume	7.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a bird
	def	to clean or preen (itself or its feath?!ers).
plume	8.
	syl	plume
	pron	<plu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to pride or congratulate (one?!self).
plumeless	sub
	head	plume
	syl	plume+less
	pos	adj.
plumelike	sub
	head	plume
	syl	plume+2like
	pos	adj.
plummet	ety	C14: from Old French plommet ball of lead, from plomb lead, from Latin plumbum 
plummet	1.
	syl	plum+met
	pron	<1pl^mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drop down; plunge.
plummet	2.
	syl	plum+met
	pron	<1pl^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {plumb bob}.
plummet	3.
	syl	plum+met
	pron	<1pl^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	a lead plumb used by anglers to determine the depth of water.
plummier	infl
	head	plummy
	syl	plum+mi+er
	pos	adj.
plummiest	infl
	head	plummy
	syl	plum+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
plummy	1.
	syl	plum+my
	pron	<1pl^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, full of, or resembling plums.
plummy	2.
	syl	plum+my
	pron	<1pl^mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. informal. of speech
	def	having a deep tone and a refined and somewhat drawling articulation.
plummy	3.
	syl	plum+my
	pron	<1pl^mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	choice; desirable.
plumose	ety	C17: from Latin pl*_um*_osus feathery
plumose	0.
	syl	plu+mose
	pron	<1plu:m*us>, <-m*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {plumate}.
plumosely	sub
	head	plumose
	syl	plu+mose+ly
	pos	adv.
plumosity	sub
	head	plumose
	syl	plu+mos+i:ty
	pron	<plu:1mositi>
	pos	n.
plump	ety	C15 (meaning: dull, rude), C16 (in current senses): perhaps from Middle Dutch plomp dull, blunt
plump	H1.1.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; adj.
	def	well filled out or rounded; fleshy or chubby.
	exam	1	a plump turkey.
plump	H1.2.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; adj.
	def	bulging, as with contents; full.
	exam	1	a plump wallet.
plump	H1.3.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; adj.
	usage	of amounts of money, etc.
	def	generous; ample.
	exam	1	a plump cheque.
plump	H1.4.
	syl	plump
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up or out
	def	to make or become plump.
	exam	1	to plump up a pillow.
plumply	sub
	head	plump
	syl	plump+ly
	pos	adv.
plumpness	sub
	head	plump
	syl	plump+ness
	pos	n.
plump	ety	C14: probably of imitative origin; compare Middle Low German plumpen, Middle Dutch plompen 
plump	H2.1.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; vb.
	usage	often foll. by down, into, etc.
	def	to drop or fall suddenly and heavily.
	exam	1	to plump down on the sofa.
plump	H2.2.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to give support (to) or make a choice (of) one out of a group or number.
plump	H2.3.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or out
	def	to enter or exit abruptly.
plump	H2.4.
	syl	plump
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy abrupt fall or the sound of this.
plump	H2.5.
	syl	plump
	pos	adv.
	def	suddenly or heavily.
	exam	1	he ran plump into the old lady.
plump	H2.6.
	syl	plump
	pos	adv.
	def	straight down; directly.
	exam	1	the helicopter landed plump in the middle of the field.
plump	H2.7.
	syl	plump
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in a blunt, direct, or decisive manner.
plump	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
plump	H3.0.
	syl	plump
	pos	pl^mp; n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a group of people, animals, or things; troop; cluster.
plumper	0.
	syl	plump+er
	pron	<1pl^mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pad carried in the mouth by actors to round out the cheeks.
plum pudding	0.
	syl	plum pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dark brown rich boiled or steamed pudding made with flour, suet, sugar, and dried fruit.
plumule	ety	C18: from Late Latin pl*_umula a little feather
plumule	1.
	syl	plu+mule
	pron	<1plu:mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the embryonic shoot of seed-bearing plants.
plumule	2.
	syl	plu+mule
	pron	<1plu:mju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a down feather of young birds that persists in some adults.
plumier	infl
	head	plumy
	syl	plum:i+er
	pos	adj.
plumiest	infl
	head	plumy
	syl	plum:i+est.
	pos	adj.
plumy	1.
	syl	plum:y
	pron	<1plu:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	plumelike; feathery.
plumy	2.
	syl	plum:y
	pron	<1plu:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, covered, or adorned with feathers.
plunder	ety	C17: probably from Dutch plunderen (originally: to plunder household goods); compare Middle High German plunder bedding, household goods
plunder	1.
	syl	plun+der
	pron	<1pl^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steal (valuables, goods, sacred items, etc.) from (a town, church, etc.) by force, esp. in time of war; loot.
plunder	2.
	syl	plun+der
	pron	<1pl^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rob or steal (choice or desirable things) from (a place).
	exam	1	to plunder an orchard.
plunder	3.
	syl	plun+der
	pron	<1pl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything taken by plundering or theft; booty.
plunder	4.
	syl	plun+der
	pron	<1pl^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of plundering; pillage.
plunderable	sub
	head	plunder
	syl	plun+der+a:ble
	pos	adj.
plunderer	sub
	head	plunder
	syl	plun+der+er
	pos	n.
plunderous	sub
	head	plunder
	syl	plun+der+ous
	pos	adj.
plunderage	1.a.
	syl	plun+der+age
	pron	<1pl^nd*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the embezzlement of goods on board a ship.
plunderage	1.b.
	syl	plun+der+age
	pron	<1pl^nd*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the goods embezzled.
plunderage	2.
	syl	plun+der+age
	pron	<1pl^nd*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of plundering.
plunge	ety	C14: from Old French plongier, from Vulgar Latin plumbic*_are (unattested) to sound with a plummet, from Latin plumbum lead
plunge	1.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to thrust or throw (something, oneself, etc.).
	exam	1	they plunged into the sea.
plunge	2.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw or be thrown into a certain state or condition.
	exam	1	the room was plunged into darkness.
plunge	3.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to involve or become involved deeply (in).
	exam	1	he plunged himself into a course of Sanskrit.
plunge	4.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or dash violently or with great speed or impetuosity.
plunge	5.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to descend very suddenly or steeply.
	exam	1	the ship plunged in heavy seas;
	exam	2	a plunging neckline.
plunge	6.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speculate or gamble recklessly, for high stakes, etc.
plunge	7.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a leap or dive into water, etc.
plunge	8.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a swim; dip.
plunge	9.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where one can swim or dive, such as a swimming pool.
plunge	10.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a headlong rush.
	exam	1	a plunge for the exit.
plunge	11.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a pitching or tossing motion.
plunge	12.a.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to resolve to do something dangerous or irrevocable.
plunge	12.b.
	syl	plunge
	pron	<pl^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to get married.
plunge bath	0.
	syl	plunge bath
	pos	n.
	def	a bath large enough to immerse the whole body or to dive into.
plunger	1.
	syl	plung+er
	pron	<1pl^nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rubber suction cup fixed to the end of a rod, used to clear a blocked drain, etc.
plunger	2.
	syl	plung+er
	pron	<1pl^nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or part of a machine that has a plunging or thrusting motion; piston.
plunger	3.
	syl	plung+er
	pron	<1pl^nJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a reckless gambler.
plunk	ety	C20: imitative
plunk	1.
	syl	plunk
	pron	<pl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pluck (the strings) of (a banjo, etc.) or (of such an instrument) to give forth a sound when plucked.
plunk	2.
	syl	plunk
	pron	<pl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to drop or be dropped, esp. heavily or suddenly.
plunk	3.
	syl	plunk
	pron	<pl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of plunking.
plunk	4.
	syl	plunk
	pron	<pl^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hard blow.
plunk	5.
	syl	plunk
	pron	<pl^Gk>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of the sound of something plunking.
plunk	6.
	syl	plunk
	pron	<pl^Gk>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	exactly; squarely.
	exam	1	plunk into his lap.
pluperfect	ety	C16: from the Latin phrase pl*_us quam perfectum more than perfect
pluperfect	0.
	syl	plu+per+fect
	pron	<plu:1pR:fikt>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another term for {past perfect}.
plur	1.
	syl	plur.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	plural.
plur	2.
	syl	plur.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	plurality.
plural	ety	C14: from Old French plurel, from Late Latin pl*_ur*_alis concerning many, from Latin pl*_us more
plural	1.
	syl	plu+ral
	pron	<1plu*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, involving, or composed of more than one person, thing, item, etc..
	exam	1	a plural society.
plural	2.
	syl	plu+ral
	pron	<1plu*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word indicating that more than one referent is being referred to or described.
plural	3.a.
	syl	plu+ral
	pron	<1plu*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural number.
plural	3.b.
	syl	plu+ral
	pron	<1plu*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural form.
plurally	sub
	head	plural
	syl	plu+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
pluralism	1.
	syl	plu+ral+ism
	pron	<1plu*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the holding by a single person of more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office; plurality.
pluralism	2.
	syl	plu+ral+ism
	pron	<1plu*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a theory of society as several autonomous but interdependent groups having equal power.
pluralism	3.
	syl	plu+ral+ism
	pron	<1plu*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the existence in a society of groups having distinctive ethnic origin, cultural forms, religions, etc.
pluralism	4.
	syl	plu+ral+ism
	pron	<1plu*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that reality consists of several basic substances or elements. Compare {dualism, monism}.
pluralist	sub
	head	pluralism
	syl	plu+ral+ist
	pos	n. adj.
pluralities	infl
	head	plurality
	syl	plu+ral+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plurality	1.
	syl	plu+ral+i:ty
	pron	<plu*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being plural or numerous.
plurality	2.
	syl	plu+ral+i:ty
	pron	<plu*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a number greater than one.
plurality	3.
	syl	plu+ral+i:ty
	pron	<plu*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {relative majority}.
plurality	4.
	syl	plu+ral+i:ty
	pron	<plu*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number.
plurality	5.
	syl	plu+ral+i:ty
	pron	<plu*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the greater number; majority.
plurality	6.
	syl	plu+ral+i:ty
	pron	<plu*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pluralism} (sense 1).
pluralise	alt
	head	pluralize
	or	pluralize
	syl	plu+ral+ise
	pron	<1plu*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
pluralize	1.
	or	pluralise
	syl	plu+ral+ize
	pron	<1plu*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold more than one ecclesiastical benefice or office at the same time.
pluralize	2.
	or	pluralise
	syl	plu+ral+ize
	pron	<1plu*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become plural.
pluralization	sub
	head	pluralize
	or	pluralisation
	syl	plu+ral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
pluralisation	sub
	head	pluralize
	or	pluralization
	syl	plu+ral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
pluralizer	sub
	head	pluralize
	or	pluraliser
	syl	plu+ral+2iz+er
	pos	n.
pluraliser	sub
	head	pluralize
	or	pluralizer
	syl	plu+ral+2is+er
	pos	n.
plural voting	1.
	syl	plu+ral vot+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system that enables an elector to vote more than once in an election.
plural voting	2.
	syl	plu+ral vot+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain before 1948
	def	a system enabling certain electors to vote in more than one constituency.
pluri-	ety	from Latin plur-, plus more, plures several
pluri-	0.
	syl	plu:ri-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting several.
	exam	1	pluriliteral;
	exam	2	pluripresence.
plus	ety	C17: from Latin: more; compare Greek plei*_on, Old Norse fleiri more, German viel much#e Usage. Plus, together with, and along with do not create compound subjects in the way that and does: the number of the verb depends on that of the subject to which plus, together with, or along with are added: this task, plus all the others, was (not were) undertaken by the government; the doctor, together with the nurses, was (not were) waiting for the patient.
plus	1.
	syl	plus
	pos	pl^s; prep.
	def	increased by the addition of.
	exam	1	four plus two
plus	2.
	syl	plus
	pos	pl^s; prep.
	def	with or with the addition of.
	exam	1	a good job, plus a new car.
plus	3.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	Also: {positive}. indicating or involving addition.
	exam	1	a plus sign.
plus	4.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{positive} (senses 8, 9)}.
plus	5.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	def	on the positive part of a scale or coordinate axis.
	exam	1	a value of +x.
plus	6.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	def	involving positive advantage or good.
	exam	1	a plus factor.
plus	7.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having a value above that which is stated or expected.
	exam	1	she had charm plus.
plus	8.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	slightly above a specified standard on a particular grade or percentage.
	exam	1	he received a B+ rating on his essay.
plus	9.
	syl	plus
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	designating the strain of fungus that can only undergo sexual reproduction with a minus strain.
plus	10.
	syl	plus
	pos	n.
	def	short for {plus sign}.
plus	11.
	syl	plus
	pos	n.
	def	a positive quantity.
plus	12.
	syl	plus
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something positive or to the good.
plus	13.
	syl	plus
	pos	n.
	def	a gain, surplus, or advantage.
plus	xref
	syl	plus
	pos	pl^s; prep.
	def	Mathematical symbol: +
pluriliteral	0.
	syl	plu:ri+lit+e:ral
	pron	<2pluri1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Hebrew grammar
	def	containing more than three letters in the root.
pluripresence	0.
	syl	plu:ri+pres+ence
	pron	<2pluri1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	presence in more than one place at the same time.
plus fours	ety	C20: so called because the trousers are made with four inches of material to hang over at the knee
plus fours	0.
	syl	plus fours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men's baggy knickerbockers reaching below the knee, now only worn for hunting, golf, etc.
plush	ety	C16: from French pluche, from Old French peluchier to pluck, ultimately from Latin pilus a hair, #7{pile %3}
plush	1.a.
	syl	plush
	pron	<pl^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric with a cut pile that is longer and softer than velvet.
plush	1.b.
	syl	plush
	pron	<pl^S>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a plush chair.
plush	2.
	syl	plush
	pron	<pl^S>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {plushy}. lavishly appointed; rich; costly.
plushly	sub
	head	plush
	syl	plush+ly
	pos	adv.
plushness	sub
	head	plush
	syl	plush+ness
	pos	n.
plus sign	0.
	syl	plus sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol +, indicating addition or positive quantity.
Plutarch	0.
	syl	Plu:tarch
	pron	<1plu:ta:k>
	pos	n.
	def	??46-??120 #7a.d., Greek biographer and philosopher, noted for his of distinguished Greeks and Romans.
Pluto	H1.0.
	syl	Plu:to
	pron	<1plu:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of the underworld; Hades.
Pluto	ety	Latin, from Greek Plout*_on, literally: the rich one
Pluto	H2.0.
	syl	Plu+to
	pron	<1plu:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the second smallest planet and the farthest known from the sun. Its existence was predicted before it was discovered in 1930. Mean distance from sun: 5907 million km; period of revolution around sun: 248.4 years; period of axial rotation: 6.4 days; diameter and mass: 47 and 10 per cent that of earth respectively.
plutocracy	ety	C17: from Greek ploutokratia government by the rich, from ploutos wealth+ -kratia rule, power
plutocracies	infl
	head	plutocracy
	syl	plu+toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
plutocracy	1.
	syl	plu+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<plu:1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the rule or control of society by the wealthy.
plutocracy	2.
	syl	plu+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<plu:1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or government characterized by the rule of the wealthy.
plutocracy	3.
	syl	plu+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<plu:1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a class that exercises power by virtue of its wealth.
plutocratic	sub
	head	plutocracy
	or	plutocratical
	syl	plu+to+crat+ic
	pron	<2plu:t*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
plutocratical	sub
	head	plutocracy
	or	plutocratic
	syl	plu+to+1crat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
plutocratically	sub
	head	plutocracy
	syl	plu+to+1crat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
plutocrat	0.
	syl	plu+to+crat
	pron	<1plu:t*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a plutocracy.
pluton	ety	C20: back formation from #7plutonic 
pluton	0.
	syl	plu+ton
	pron	<1plu:ton>
	pos	n.
	def	any mass of igneous rock that has solidified below the surface of the earth.
Plutonian	0.
	syl	Plu+to+ni:an
	pron	<plu:1t*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Pluto (the god) or the underworld; infernal.
plutonic	ety	C20: named after P#7luto %1
plutonic	0.
	syl	plu+ton+ic
	pron	<plu:1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of igneous rocks
	def	derived from magma that has cooled and solidified below the surface of the earth.
plutonium	ety	C20: named after the planet Pluto because Pluto lies beyond Neptune and plutonium was discovered soon after #7neptu?!nium 
plutonium	0.
	syl	plu+to+ni:um
	pron	<plu:1t*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly toxic metallic trans?!uranic element. It occurs in trace amounts in uranium ores and is produced in a nuclear reactor by neutron bombardment of uranium-238. The most stable and important isotope, {plutonium-239}, readily undergoes fission and is used as a reactor fuel in nuclear power stations and in nuclear weapons. Symbol: Pu; atomic no.: 94; half-life of %2%3%9Pu: 24360 years; valency: 3, 4, 5, or 6; melting pt.: 641?%C; boiling pt.: 3327?%C.
Plutus	ety	from Greek ploutos wealth
Plutus	0.
	syl	Plu:tus
	pron	<1plu:tus>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek god of wealth.
pluvial	ety	C17: from Latin pluvi*_alis rainy, from pluvia rain
pluvial	1.
	syl	plu+vi:al
	pron	<1plu:vi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or due to the action of rain; rainy.
pluvial	2.
	syl	plu+vi:al
	pron	<1plu:vi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a period of persistent heavy rainfall, esp. one occurring in unglaciated regions during the Pleistocene epoch.
pluviometer	0.
	syl	plu+vi+om+e:ter
	pron	<2plu:vi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {rain gauge}.
pluviometric	sub
	head	pluviometer
	syl	plu+vi:o+met+ric
	pron	<2plu:vi*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
pluviometrically	sub
	head	pluviometer
	syl	plu+vi:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pluviometry	sub
	head	pluviometer
	syl	plu+vi+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
Pluviose	ety	C19 pluviose, C15 pluvious; see #7pluvious 
Pluviose	0.
	syl	Plu+vi*^ose
	pron	French. <ply1vjo:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the rainy month: the fifth month of the French revolutionary calendar, extending from Jan. 21 to Feb. 19.
pluvious	ety	C15: from Late Latin pluvi*_osus full of rain, from pluvia rain, from pluere to rain
pluviose	alt
	head	pluvious
	or	pluvious
	syl	plu+vi+ose
	pos	adj.
pluvious	0.
	or	pluviose
	syl	plu+vi+ous
	pron	<1plu:vi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rain; rainy.
ply	ety	C14 plye, short for aplye to #7apply 
plies	infl
	head	ply
	syl	plies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
plying	infl
	head	ply
	syl	ply+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
plied	infl
	head	ply
	syl	plied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
ply	H1.1.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to carry on, pursue, or work at (a job, trade, etc.).
ply	H1.2.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to manipulate or wield (a tool, etc.).
ply	H1.3.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to sell (goods, wares, etc.) esp. at a regular place.
ply	H1.4.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	 usually foll. by with
	def	to provide (with) or subject (to) repeatedly or persistently.
	exam	1	he plied us with drink the whole evening;
	exam	2	to ply a horse with a whip;
	exam	3	he plied the speaker with questions.
ply	H1.5.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform or work at steadily or diligently.
	exam	1	to ply with a spade.
ply	H1.6.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	esp. of a ship, etc.
	def	to travel regularly along (a route) or in (an area).
	exam	1	to ply between Dover and Calais;
	exam	2	to ply the trade routes.
ply	ety	C15: from Old French pli fold, from plier to fold, from Latin plic*_are 
plies	infl
	head	ply
	syl	plies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ply	H2.1.a.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer, fold, or thickness, as of cloth, wood, yarn, etc.
ply	H2.1.b.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	four-ply.
ply	H2.2.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin sheet of wood glued to other similar sheets to form plywood.
ply	H2.3.
	syl	ply
	pron	<plI>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the strands twisted together to make rope, yarn, etc.
Plymouth	1.
	syl	Plym+outh
	pron	<1plim*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW England, in SW Devon on {Plymouth Sound} (an inlet of the English Channel): Britain's chief port in Elizabethan times; the last port visited by the Pilgrim Fathers in the before sailing to America; naval base. Pop.: 239314 (1971).
Plymouth	2.
	syl	Plym+outh
	pron	<1plim*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Massachusetts, on {Plymouth Bay} : the first permanent European settlement in New England; founded by the Pilgrim Fathers. Pop.: 18606 (1970).
Plymouth Brethren	0.
	syl	Plym+outh Breth+ren
	pos	n.
	def	a religious sect founded about 1827, strongly Puritanical in outlook and prohibiting many secular occupations for its members. It combines elements of Calvinism, Pietism, and often of millenarianism, having no organized ministry and emphasizing the autonomy of each local church.
Plymouth Colony	0.
	syl	Plym+outh Col:o+ny
	pos	n.
	def	the Puritan colony founded by the Pilgrim Fathers in SE Massachusetts (1620). See also {Mayflower}.
Plymouth Rock	1.
	syl	Plym+outh Rock
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy American breed of domestic fowl.
Plymouth Rock	2.
	syl	Plym+outh Rock
	pos	n.
	def	a boulder on the coast of Massachusetts: traditionally thought to be the landing place of the Pilgrim Fathers (1620). See also {Mayflower}.
plywood	0.
	syl	ply+wood
	pron	<1plI2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural board consisting of an odd number of thin layers of wood glued together under pressure, with the grain of one layer at right angles to the grain of the adjoining layer.
Plzevn	0.
	syl	Pl:ze*vn
	pron	Czech <1pLzenj>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W Czechoslovakia. Pop.: 154126 (1974 est.). German name: {Pilsen}.
Pm	0.
	syl	Pm
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	promethium.
pm	ety	Latin: after noon Compare a.m.
PM	alt
	head	pm
	or	pm
	syl	P.M.
pm	1.
	or	PM
	syl	p.m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	indicating the time period from midday to midnight
	def	post meridiem.
pm	2.
	or	PM
	syl	p.m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	post-mortem (examination).
PM	1.
	syl	P.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Prime Minister.
PM	2.
	syl	P.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Past Master (of a fraternity).
PM	3.
	syl	P.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Paymaster.
PM	4.
	syl	P.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Postmaster.
PM	5.
	syl	P.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	Provost Marshal.
pm	0.
	syl	pm.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	premium.
PMG	1.
	syl	P.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Paymaster General.
PMG	2.
	syl	P.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Postmaster General.
PMG	3.
	syl	P.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	Provost Marshal General.
PN	infl
	or	pn
	syl	P/N
pn	infl
	head	PN
	or	PN
	syl	p.n.
PN	0.
	syl	P.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	promissory note.
PNdB	0.
	syl	PNdB
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	perceived noise decibel.
pneuma	ety	C19: from Greek: breath, spirit, wind; related to pnein to blow, breathe
pneuma	0.
	syl	pneu+ma
	pron	<1nju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a person's vital spirit or soul.
pneumatic	ety	C17: from Late Latin pneumaticus of air or wind, from Greek pneumatikos of air or breath, from #7pneuma 
pneumatic	1.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with air, gases, or wind. Compare {hydraulic}.
pneumatic	2.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a machine or device
	def	operated by compressed air or by a vacuum.
	exam	1	a pneumatic drill;
	exam	2	pneumatic brakes.
pneumatic	3.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing compressed air.
	exam	1	a pneumatic tyre.
pneumatic	4.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with pneumatics.
pneumatic	5.a.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the soul or spirit.
pneumatic	5.b.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Holy Ghost or other spiritual beings.
pneumatic	6.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the bones of birds
	def	containing air spaces which reduce their weight as an adaptation to flying.
pneumatic	7.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic
	pron	<nju1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {pneumatic tyre}.
pneumatically	sub
	head	pneumatic
	syl	pneu+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pneumatics	0.
	syl	pneu+mat+ics
	pron	<nju1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the mechanical properties of gases, esp. air. Also called: {aerometry, pneumodynamics}.
pneumatic trough	0.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic trough
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a shallow dishlike vessel filled with a liquid, usually water, and used in collecting gases by displacement of liquid from a filled jar held with its open end under the surface of the liquid.
pneumatic tyre	0.
	syl	pneu+mat+ic tyre
	pos	n.
	def	a rubber tyre filled with air under pressure, used esp. on motor vehicles.
pneumato-	ety	from Greek pneuma, pneumat-, breath; see #7pneuma 
pneumato-	0.
	syl	pneu:ma:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	air; breath or breathing; spirit.
	exam	1	pneumatophore;
	exam	2	pneumatology.
pneumatology	1.
	syl	pneu+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2nju:m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of theology concerned with the Holy Ghost and other spiritual beings.
pneumatology	2.
	syl	pneu+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2nju:m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {psychology} (the science).
pneumatology	3.
	syl	pneu+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2nju:m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for {pneumatics}.
pneumatological	sub
	head	pneumatology
	syl	pneu+ma+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2nju:?!m*t*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pneumatologist	sub
	head	pneumatology
	syl	pneu+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pneumatolysis	0.
	syl	pneu+ma+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2nju:m*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of metamorphism in which hot gases from solidifying magma react with sur?!rounding rock.
pneumatometer	0.
	syl	pneu+ma+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2nju:m*1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the pressure exerted by air being inhaled or exhaled during a single breath. Compare {spirometer}.
pneumatometry	sub
	head	pneumatometer
	syl	pneu+ma+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
pneumatophore	1.
	syl	pneu+mat:o+phore
	pron	<nju:1m@t*u2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialized root of certain swamp plants, such as the mangrove, that branches upwards and undergoes gaseous exchange with the atmosphere.
pneumatophore	2.
	syl	pneu+mat:o+phore
	pron	<nju:1m@t*u2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a polyp in coelenterates of the order such as the Portuguese man-of-war, that is specialized as a float.
mies	infl
	head	pneumectomy
	syl	+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pneumectomy	0.
	syl	pneu+mec+to+my
	pron	<nju:1mekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	another word for {pneumonectomy}.
pneumo-	ety	from Greek pneum*_on lung or pneuma breath
pneumono-	infl
	head	pneumo-
	syl	pneu:mon:o-
pneumobacilli	infl
	head	pneumobacillus
	syl	pneu+mo+ba+cil+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pneumobacillus	0.
	syl	pneu+mo+ba+cil+lus
	pron	<2nju:m*ub*1sil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod-shaped bacterium that occurs in the respiratory tract, esp. the Gram-negative which causes pneu?!monia.
pneumococci	infl
	head	pneumococcus
	syl	pneu+mo+coc+ci
	pron	<-1koksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pneumococcus	0.
	syl	pneu+mo+coc+cus
	pron	<2nju:m*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a spherical bacterium that occurs in the respiratory tract, esp. the Gram-positive which causes pneumonia.
pneumococcal	sub
	head	pneumococcus
	syl	pneu+mo+1coc+cal
	pos	adj.
pneumoconiosis	ety	C19: shortened from pneumonoconiosis, from #7pneumo -#7+ -coniosis, from Greek konis dust
pneumonoconiosis	alt
	head	pneumoconiosis
	or	pneumoconiosis
	syl	pneu+mo+no+co+ni:o+sis
	pron	<2nju:m*n*u2k*uni1*usis>
	pos	n.
pneumoconiosis	0.
	or	pneumonoconiosis
	syl	pneu+mo+co+ni:o+sis
	pron	<2nju:m*u2k*uni1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease of the lungs or bronchi caused by the inhalation of metallic or mineral particles: characterized by inflammation, cough, and fibrosis.
pneumodynamics	0.
	syl	pneu+mo+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2nju:m*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	another name for {pneumatics}.
pneumoencephalogram	0.
	syl	pneu+mo+en+ceph:a+lo+gram
	pron	<2nju:m*uen1sef*l*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {encephalogram}.
pneumoencephalography	sub
	head	pneumoencephalogram
	syl	pneu+mo+en+ceph+al+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2nju:m*u?!en2sef*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
pneumogastric	1.
	syl	pneu+mo+gas+tric
	pron	<2nju:m*u1g@strik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the lungs and stomach.
pneumogastric	2.
	syl	pneu+mo+gas+tric
	pron	<2nju:m*u1g@strik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a former term for {vagus}.
pneumograph	0.
	syl	pneu+mo+graph
	pron	<1nju:m*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for making a record ({pneumogram}) of respiratory movements.
pneumonectomy	ety	C20: from Greek pneum*_on lung+-#7ectomy 
pneumectomy	alt
	head	pneumonectomy
	or	pneumonectomy
	syl	pneu+mec+to+my
	pos	n.
mies	infl
	head	pneumonectomy
	syl	+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pneumonectomy	0.
	or	pneumectomy
	syl	pneu+mo+nec+to+my
	pron	<2nju:m*u1nekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of a lung or part of a lung.
pneumonia	ety	C17: New Latin from Greek from pneum*_on lung
pneumonia	0.
	syl	pneu+mo+ni:a
	pron	<nju:1m*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of one or both lungs, in which the air sacs (alveoli) become filled with liquid, which renders them useless for breathing. It is usually caused by bacterial (esp. pneumococcal) or viral infection.
pneumonic	ety	C17: from New Latin pneumonicus, from Greek, from pneumon lung
pneumonic	1.
	syl	pneu+mon+ic
	pron	<nju:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting the lungs; pulmonary.
pneumonic	2.
	syl	pneu+mon+ic
	pron	<nju:1monik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to pneumonia.
pneumonitis	0.
	syl	pneu+mon+it+is
	pron	<2nju:mon1Itis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the lungs.
pneumothorax	1.
	syl	pneu+mo+tho+rax
	pron	<2nju:m*u1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the abnormal presence of air between the lung and the wall of the chest (pleural cavity), resulting in collapse of the lung.
pneumothorax	2.
	syl	pneu+mo+tho+rax
	pron	<2nju:m*u1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the introduction of air into the pleural cavity to collapse the lung: a former treatment for tuberculosis.
p-n junction	0.
	syl	p-n junc+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a boundary between a p-type and n-type semiconductor that functions as a rectifier and is used in diodes and junction transistors.
Pnom Penh	0.
	syl	Pnom Penh
	pron	<1nom> <1pen>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Phnom Penh}.
po	ety	C19: from #7pot %1
pos	infl
	head	po
	syl	pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
po	0.
	syl	po
	pron	<p*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {chamber pot}.
Po	H1.0.
	syl	Po
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	polonium.
Po	H2.0.
	syl	Po
	pron	<p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Italy, rising in the Cottian Alps and flowing northeast to Turin, then east to the Adriatic: the longest river in Italy. Length: 652 km (405 miles). Latin name: {Padus}.
PO	1.
	syl	P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Post Office.
PO	2.
	syl	P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Personnel Officer.
PO	3.
	syl	P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	petty officer.
PO	4.
	syl	P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Pilot Officer.
PO	5.
	syl	P.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {p.o}. postal order.
poaceous	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek poa grass
poaceous	0.
	syl	po:a+ceous
	pron	<p*u1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in former botanic classification
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the plant family (grasses).
poach	ety	C17: from Old French pocher, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch poken to prod; see #7poke %1
poach	H1.1.
	syl	poach
	pron	<p*uC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch (game, fish, etc.) illegally by trespassing on private property.
poach	H1.2.
	syl	poach
	pron	<p*uC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to encroach on or usurp (another person's rights, duties, etc.) or steal (an idea, employee, etc.).
poach	H1.3.
	syl	poach
	pron	<p*uC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Tennis, badminton, etc.
	def	to take or play (shots that should belong to one's partner).
poach	H1.4.
	syl	poach
	pron	<p*uC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break up (land) into wet muddy patches, as by riding over it, or (of land) to become broken up in this way.
poach	H1.5.
	syl	poach
	pron	<p*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the feet, shoes, etc.
	def	to sink into heavy wet ground.
poach	ety	C15: from Old French pochier to enclose in a bag (as the yolks are enclosed by the whites); compare #7poke %2
poach	H2.0.
	syl	poach
	pron	<p*uC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to simmer (eggs, fish, etc.) very gently in water, milk, stock, etc.
poacher	H1.0.
	syl	poach+er
	pron	<1p*uC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who illegally hunts game, fish, etc., on someone else's property.
poacher	H2.0.
	syl	poach+er
	pron	<1p*uC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal pan with individual cups for poaching eggs.
POB	0.
	syl	P.O.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Post Office Box.
Pocahontas	0.
	syl	Po:ca:hon:tas
	pron	<2pok*1hont*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name married name ??1595-1617, American Indian, who allegedly saved the colonist Captain John Smith from being killed.
pochard	ety	C16: of unknown origin
pochards	infl
	head	pochard
	or	pochard
	syl	po+chards
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pochard	infl
	or	pochards
	syl	po+chard.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pochard	0.
	syl	po+chard
	pron	<1p*uC*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diving ducks of the genera and esp. of Europe, the male of which has a grey-and-black body and a reddish head.
pock	ety	Old English pocc; related to Middle Dutch pocke, perhaps to Latin bucca cheek
pock	1.
	syl	pock
	pron	<pok>
	pos	n.
	def	any pustule resulting from an eruptive disease, esp. from smallpox.
pock	2.
	syl	pock
	pron	<pok>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {pockmark}.
pocky	sub
	head	pock
	syl	pock:y
	pos	adj.
pocket	ety	C15: from Anglo-Norman poket a little bag, from poque bag, from Middle Dutch poke #7poke %2#7, bag; related to French poche pocket
pocket	1.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bag or pouch in a garment for carrying small articles, money, etc.
pocket	2.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	any bag or pouch or anything resembling this.
pocket	3.a.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity or hollow in the earth, etc., such as one containing gold or other ore.
pocket	3.b.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	the ore in such a place.
pocket	4.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small enclosed or isolated area.
	exam	1	a pocket of resistance.
pocket	5.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the six holes with pouches or nets let into the corners and sides of a billiard table.
pocket	6.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a position in a race in which a competitor is hemmed in.
pocket	7.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	a player in one of two side positions at the ends of the ground.
	exam	1	back pocket;
	exam	2	forward pocket.
in one's pocket	8.
	head	pocket
	syl	in one's pocket.
	def	under one's control.
in	9.
	head	pocket
	or	out of pocket
	syl	in
	def	having made a profit or loss, as after a transaction.
line one's pockets	10.
	head	pocket
	syl	line one's pockets.
	def	to make money, esp. by dishonesty when in a position of trust.
pocket	11.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	suitable for fitting in a pocket; small.
	exam	1	a pocket edition.
pocket	12.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into one's pocket.
pocket	13.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take surreptitiously or unlawfully; steal.
pocket	14.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to enclose or confine in or as if in a pocket.
pocket	15.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	to drive (a ball) into a pocket.
pocket	16.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	U.S. esp. of the President
	def	to retain (a bill) without acting on it in order to prevent it from becoming law. See also {pocket veto}.
pocket	17.
	syl	pock+et
	pron	<1pokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hem in (an opponent), as in racing.
pocketable	sub
	head	pocket
	syl	pock+et+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pocket battleship	0.
	syl	pock+et bat:tle+ship
	pos	n.
	def	a small warship specially built to conform with treaty limitations on tonnage and armament.
pocket billiards	1.
	syl	pock+et bil+liards
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	another name for {{pool%2} (sense 5)}.
pocket billiards	2.
	syl	pock+et bil+liards
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	any game played on a table in which the object is to pocket the balls, esp. snooker and pool.
pocketbook	0.
	syl	pock:et+book
	pron	<1pokit2buk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small bag or case for money, papers, etc., carried by a handle or in the pocket.
pocket borough	0.
	syl	pock+et bor+ough
	pos	n.
	usage	before the Reform Act of 1832
	def	an English borough constituency controlled by one person or family who owned the land. Such a borough normally had few if any inhabitants. Compare {rotten borough}.
pocketfuls	infl
	head	pocketful
	syl	pock+et+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pocketful	1.
	syl	pock+et+ful
	pron	<1pokit2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	as much as a pocket will hold.
pocketful	2.
	syl	pock+et+ful
	pron	<1pokit2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large amount.
	exam	1	it cost him a pocketful of money.
pocket gopher	0.
	syl	pock+et go+pher
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {{gopher} (sense 1)}.
pocketknives	infl
	head	pocketknife
	syl	pock:et+knives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pocketknife	0.
	syl	pock:et+knife
	pron	<1pokit2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a small knife with one or more blades that fold into the handle; penknife.
pocket money	1.
	syl	pock+et mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small weekly sum of money given to children by parents as an allowance.
pocket money	2.
	syl	pock+et mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	money for day-to-day spending, incidental expenses, etc.
pocket mouse	0.
	syl	pock+et mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any small mouselike rodent with cheek pouches, of the genus of desert regions of W North America: family
pocket veto	1.
	syl	pock+et ve:to
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the action of the President in retaining unsigned a bill passed by Congress within the last ten days of a session and thus causing it to die.
pocket veto	2.
	syl	pock+et ve:to
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any similar action by a state governor or other chief executive.
pockmark	1.
	syl	pock+mark
	pron	<1pok2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pock}. a pitted scar left on the skin after the healing of a smallpox or similar pustule.
pockmark	2.
	syl	pock+mark
	pron	<1pok2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any pitting of a surface that resembles or suggests such scars.
pockmark	3.
	syl	pock+mark
	pron	<1pok2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scar or pit (a surface) with pockmarks.
poco	ety	from Italian: little, from Latin paucus few, scanty
un poco	alt
	head	poco
	or	poco
	syl	un po:co
	pos	adj. adv.
poco	0.
	or	un poco
	syl	po:co
	pron	<1p*uk*u>, Italian <1pc:ko>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music. (in combination
	def	a little; to a small degree.
	exam	1	poco rit.;
	exam	2	un poco meno mosso.
poco a poco	ety	Italian
poco a poco	0.
	syl	po:co a po:co
	qual	Music. adv. (in combination
	def	little by little.
	exam	1	poco a poco rall.
pococurante	ety	C18: from Italian, from poco little+ curante caring &- @!po+co+cu+#!ran+te+ism or @!po+co+cu+#!ran+tism n.
pococurante	1.
	syl	po+co+cu+ran+te
	pron	<2p*uk*ukju1r@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is careless or indifferent.
pococurante	2.
	syl	po+co+cu+ran+te
	pron	<2p*uk*ukju1r@nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	indifferent or apathetic.
pod	ety	C17: perhaps back formation from earlier podware bagged vegetables, probably from pod, variant of #7{cod %2}#7+{ware %1}
pod	H1.1.a.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any leguminous plant, consisting of a long two-valved case that contains several seeds and splits along both sides when ripe.
pod	H1.1.b.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed case as distinct from the seeds.
pod	H1.2.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar fruit.
pod	H1.3.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	a streamlined structure attached by a pylon to an aircraft and used to house a jet engine ({podded engine}) , fuel tank, armament, etc.
pods	infl
	head	pod
	syl	pods
	pos	vb.
podding	infl
	head	pod
	syl	pod+ding
	pos	vb.
podded	infl
	head	pod
	syl	pod+ded.
	pos	vb.
pod	H1.4.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the pod or shell from (peas, beans, etc.).
pod	H1.5.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to produce pods.
pod	H2.0.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of animals, esp. seals, whales, or birds.
pod	ety	C16: of unknown origin
pod	H3.1.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight groove along the length of certain augers and bits.
pod	H3.2.
	syl	pod
	pron	<pod>
	pos	n.
	def	the socket that holds the bit in a boring tool.
POD	0.
	syl	P.O.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pay on delivery.
-pod	ety	from Greek -podos footed, from pous foot
-pode	alt
	head	-pod
	or	-pod
	syl	-pode
	pos	n.
-pod	0.
	or	-pode
	syl	-pod
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a certain type or number of feet.
	exam	1	arthropod;
	exam	2	tripod.
podagra	ety	C15: via Latin from Greek, from pous foot+ agra a trap
podagra	0.
	syl	po+dag+ra
	pron	<p*1d@gr*>
	pos	n.
	def	gout of the foot or big toe.
podagral	sub
	head	podagra
	syl	po+1dag+ral
	pos	adj.
podagric	sub
	head	podagra
	syl	po+1dag+ric
	pos	adj.
podagrical	sub
	head	podagra
	or	podagrous
	syl	po+1dag+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
podagrous	sub
	head	podagra
	or	podagrical
	syl	po+1dag+rous
	pos	adj.
poddy	ety	perhaps from poddy (adj.) fat
poddies	infl
	head	poddy
	syl	pod+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poddy	0.
	syl	pod+dy
	pron	<1podi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a hand-fed calf or lamb.
podesta	ety	C16: from Italian: power, from Latin potest*_as ability, power, from posse to be able
podesta	1.
	syl	po+des+ta
	pron	<po1dest*>, Italian <2podA1sta>
	pos	n.
	usage	in modern Italy
	def	a subordinate magistrate in some towns.
podesta	2.
	syl	po+des+ta
	pron	<po1dest*>, Italian <2podA1sta>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Fascist Italy
	def	the chief magistrate of a commune.
podesta	3.a.
	syl	po+des+ta
	pron	<po1dest*>, Italian <2podA1sta>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the governors of the Lombard cities appointed by Frederick Barbarossa.
podesta	3.b.
	syl	po+des+ta
	pron	<po1dest*>, Italian <2podA1sta>
	pos	n.
	def	a chief magistrate in any of various republics, such as Florence.
Podgoritsa	alt
	head	Podgorica
	or	Podgorica
	syl	Pod+go+rit+sa
	pron	Russian <1pcdgc2rEtsa>
	pos	n.
Podgorica	0.
	or	Podgoritsa
	syl	Pod+go+ri+ca
	pron	Russian <1pcdgc2rEtsa>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1946) of {Titograd}.
podgier	infl
	head	podgy
	syl	podg:i+er
	pos	adj.
podgiest	infl
	head	podgy
	syl	podg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
podgy	0.
	syl	podg:y
	pron	<1poJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	short and fat; chubby.
podgily	sub
	head	podgy
	syl	podg:i+ly
	pos	adv.
podginess	sub
	head	podgy
	syl	podg:i+ness
	pos	n.
podiatry	ety	C20: from Greek pous foot
podiatry	0.
	syl	po+di:a+try
	pron	<po1dE*tri>, <-1dI->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {chiropody}.
podiatrist	sub
	head	podiatry
	syl	po+1di:a+trist
	pos	n.
podium	ety	C18: from Latin: platform, balcony, from Greek podion little foot, from pous foot
podiums	infl
	head	podium
	or	podia
	syl	po+di:ums
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
podia	infl
	head	podium
	or	podiums
	syl	po+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
podium	1.
	syl	po+di:um
	pron	<1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small raised platform used by lecturers, orchestra conductors, etc.; dais.
podium	2.
	syl	po+di:um
	pron	<1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a plinth that supports a colonnade or wall.
podium	3.
	syl	po+di:um
	pron	<1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a low wall surrounding the arena of an ancient amphitheatre.
podium	4.a.
	syl	po+di:um
	pron	<1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal part of a vertebrate limb.
podium	4.b.
	syl	po+di:um
	pron	<1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any footlike organ, such as the tube foot of a starfish.
-podium	ety	from New Latin: footlike; see #7podium 
-podium	0.
	syl	-po:di:um
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	a part resembling a foot.
	exam	1	pseudopodium.
Podolsk	0.
	syl	Po+dolsk
	pron	Russian <pa1dcljsk>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W central Soviet Union, near Moscow. Pop.: 187000 (1975 est.).
podophyllin	ety	C19: from New Latin Podophyllum genus of herbs including the May apple, from podo-, from Greek pous foot+ phullon leaf
podophylin resin	alt
	head	podophyllin
	or	podophyllin
	syl	pod:o+phy+lin res+in
	pron	<2pod*u1filin>
	pos	n.
podophyllin	0.
	or	podophylin resin
	syl	pod:o+phyl+lin
	pron	<2pod*u1filin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter yellow resin obtained from the dried underground stems of the May apple and mandrake: used as a cathartic and to treat warts.
-podous	0.
	syl	-pod:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having feet of a certain kind or number.
	exam	1	cephalopodous.
podzol	ety	C20: from Russian: ash ground, from pod ground+ zola ashes
podsol	alt
	head	podzol
	or	podzol
	syl	pod+sol
	pron	<1podsol>
	pos	n.
podzol	0.
	or	podsol
	syl	pod+zol
	pron	<1podzol>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of soil characteristic of coniferous forest regions having a greyish-white colour in its upper leached layers.
podzolic	sub
	head	podzol
	or	podsolic
	syl	pod+1zol+ic
	pos	adj.
podsolic	sub
	head	podzol
	or	podzolic
	syl	pod+1sol+ic
	pos	adj.
podsolization	infl
	head	podzolization
	or	podzolisation
	syl	pod+sol:i+za+tion
	pron	<2podsolI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
podzolisation	infl
	head	podzolization
	or	podsolization
	syl	pod+zol:i+sa+tion
	pos	n.
podsolisation	infl
	head	podzolization
	syl	pod+sol:i+sa+tion
	pos	n.
podzolization	0.
	syl	pod+zol:i+za+tion
	pron	<2podzolI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which the upper layer of a soil becomes acidic through the leaching of bases which are deposited in the lower horizons.
podsolize	infl
	head	podzolize
	or	podzolise
	syl	pod+so+lize
	pron	<1podso2lIz>
	pos	vb.
podzolise	infl
	head	podzolize
	or	podsolize
	syl	pod+zo+lise
	pos	vb.
podsolise	infl
	head	podzolize
	syl	pod+so+lise
	pos	vb.
podzolize	0.
	syl	pod+zo+lize
	pron	<1podzo2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make into or form a podzol.
	exam	1	podzolized soil.
Edgar Allan	infl
	head	Poe
	syl	Ed:gar Al:lan.
	pos	n.
Poe	0.
	syl	Poe
	pron	<p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1809-49, U.S. short-story writer, poet, and critic. Most of his short stories, such as (1839) and the (1840), are about death, decay, and madness. (1841) is regarded as the first modern detective story.
POE	1.
	syl	P.O.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Military.
	def	port of embarkation.
POE	2.
	syl	P.O.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	port of entry.
poem	ety	C16: from Latin po*_ema, from Greek, variant of poi*_ema something composed, created, from poiein to make
poem	1.
	syl	po:em
	pron	<1p*uim>
	pos	n.
	def	a composition in verse, usually characterized by concentrated and heightened language in which words are chosen for their sound and suggestive power as well as for their sense, and using such techniques as metre, rhyme, and alliteration.
poem	2.
	syl	po:em
	pron	<1p*uim>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary composition that is not in verse but exhibits the intensity or imagination and language common to it.
	exam	1	a prose poem.
poem	3.
	syl	po:em
	pron	<1p*uim>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a poem in beauty, effect, etc.
poenology	0.
	syl	poe+nol+o:gy
	pron	<pE1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {penology}.
poesy	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin po*_esis, from Greek, from poi*_esis poetic art, creativity, from poiein to make
poesies	infl
	head	poesy
	syl	po+e:sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poesy	1.
	syl	po+e:sy
	pron	<1p*uizi>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {poetry}.
poesy	2.
	syl	po+e:sy
	pron	<1p*uizi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the art of writing poetry.
poesy	3.
	syl	po+e:sy
	pron	<1p*uizi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a poem or verse, esp. one used as a motto.
poet	ety	C13: from Latin po*_eta, from Greek poi*_et*_es maker, poet, from poiein to make
poetess	alt
	head	poet
	or	poet
	syl	po+et+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes when; fem.
poet	1.
	or	poetess
	syl	po:et
	pron	<1p*uit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes poetry.
poet	2.
	or	poetess
	syl	po:et
	pron	<1p*uit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with great imagination and creativity.
poet	1.
	syl	poet.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	poetic(al).
poet	2.
	syl	poet.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	poetry.
poetaster	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin; see #7poet, -#7aster 
poetaster	0.
	syl	po+et+as+ter
	pron	<2p*ui1t@st*>, <-1tA->
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of inferior verse.
poetical	alt
	head	poetic
	or	poetic
	syl	po+et:i+cal
	pos	adj.
poetic	1.
	or	poetical
	syl	po+et+ic
	pron	<p*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to poetry.
poetic	2.
	or	poetical
	syl	po+et+ic
	pron	<p*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or befitting poetry, as in being elevated, sublime, etc.
poetic	3.
	or	poetical
	syl	po+et+ic
	pron	<p*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a poet.
poetic	4.
	or	poetical
	syl	po+et+ic
	pron	<p*u1etik>
	pos	adj.
	def	recounted in verse.
poetically	sub
	head	poetic
	syl	po+1et:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
poetize	infl
	head	poeticize
	or	poeticise
	syl	po+et+ize
	pron	<1p*ui2tIz>
	pos	vb.
poeticise	infl
	head	poeticize
	or	poetize
	syl	po+et:i+cise
	pos	vb.
poetise	infl
	head	poeticize
	syl	po+et+ise
	pos	vb.
poeticize	1.
	syl	po+et:i+cize
	pron	<p*u1eti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into poetry or make poetic.
poeticize	2.
	syl	po+et:i+cize
	pron	<p*u1eti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or write poetically.
poetic justice	0.
	syl	po+et+ic jus+tice
	pos	n.
	def	fitting retribution; just deserts.
poetic licence	0.
	syl	po+et+ic li+cence
	pos	n.
	def	justifiable departure from conventional rules of form, fact, logic, etc., as in poetry.
poetics	1.
	syl	po+et+ics
	pron	<p*u1etiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; sing.
	def	the principles and forms of poetry or the study of these, esp. as a form of literary criticism.
poetics	2.
	syl	po+et+ics
	pron	<p*u1etiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually functioning as; sing.
	def	a treatise on poetry.
poets laureate	infl
	head	poet laureate
	syl	po:ets lau+re:ate.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poet laureate	0.
	syl	po:et lau+re:ate
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the poet appoint?!ed as court poet of Britain who is given a lifetime post as an officer of the Royal Household. The first was Ben Jonson in 1616.
poetry	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin po*_etria, from Latin po*_eta #7poet 
poetry	1.
	syl	po+et+ry
	pron	<1p*uitri>
	pos	n.
	def	literature in metrical form; verse.
poetry	2.
	syl	po+et+ry
	pron	<1p*uitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or craft of writing verse.
poetry	3.
	syl	po+et+ry
	pron	<1p*uitri>
	pos	n.
	def	poetic qualities, spirit, or feeling in anything.
poetry	4.
	syl	po+et+ry
	pron	<1p*uitri>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling poetry in rhythm, beauty, etc.
po-faced	ety	C20: changed from poor-faced 
po-faced	0.
	syl	po-faced
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	wearing a disapproving stern expression.
pogey	ety	C20: from earlier pogie workhouse, of un?!known origin
pogy	alt
	head	pogey
	or	pogey
	syl	po:gy
	pron	<1p*ugi>
	pos	n.
pogeys	infl
	head	pogey
	or	pogies
	syl	po+geys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pogies	infl
	head	pogey
	or	pogeys
	syl	po+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pogey	1.
	or	pogy
	syl	po+gey
	pron	<1p*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	financial or other relief given to the unemployed by the government; dole.
pogey	2.
	or	pogy
	syl	po+gey
	pron	<1p*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	unemployment insurance.
pogey	3.a.
	or	pogy
	syl	po+gey
	pron	<1p*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	the office distributing relief to the unemployed.
pogey	3.b.
	or	pogy
	syl	po+gey
	pron	<1p*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pogey clothes.
pogge	1.
	syl	pogge
	pron	<pog>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {armed bullhead}. a European marine scorpaenoid fish, of northern European waters, with a large head, long thin tail, and body completely covered with bony plates: family
pogge	2.
	syl	pogge
	pron	<pog>
	pos	n.
	def	any other fish of the family
pogonia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek p*_og*_onias bearded, from p*_og*_on a beard
pogonia	0.
	syl	po+go+ni:a
	pron	<p*1g*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any orchid of the chiefly American genus esp. the snakesmouth, having pink or white fragrant flowers.
pogo stick	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
pogo stick	0.
	syl	po:go stick
	pron	<1p*ug*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout pole with a handle at the top, steps for the feet and a spring at the bottom, so that the user can spring up, down, and along on it.
pogrom	ety	C20: via Yiddish from Russian: destruction, from po- like+ grom thunder
pogrom	0.
	syl	pog+rom
	pron	<1pogr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized persecution or extermination of an ethnic group, esp. of Jews.
pogy	ety	C19: perhaps from Algonquian pohegan menhaden
pogy	1.
	or	pogies
	syl	po:gy
	pron	<1p*ugi>, <1pogi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {porgy}.
pogies	infl
	head	pogy
	syl	po:gies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pogy	2.
	syl	po:gy
	pron	<1p*ugi>, <1pogi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {pogey}.
Pohai	0.
	syl	Po+hai
	pron	<2p*u1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	a large inlet of the Yellow Sea on the coast of NE China. Also called: (Gulf of) {Chihli}.
pohutukawa	ety	from Maori
pohutukawa	0.
	syl	po+hu+tu+ka+wa
	pron	<p*2hu:t*1ka:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a myrtaceous New Zealand tree, with red flowers and hard red wood.
poi	ety	C19: from Hawaiian
poi	0.
	syl	poi
	pron	<pci>, <1p*ui>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hawaiian dish made of the root of the taro baked, pounded to a paste, and fermented.
-poiesis	ety	from Greek, from poi*_esis a making; see #7poesy 
-poiesis	0.
	syl	-poi:e:sis
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating the act of making or producing something specified.
	exam	1	haematopoiesis.
-poietic	sub
	head	-poiesis
	syl	-poi:et:ic
	pos	adj.
poignant	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin pungens pricking, from pungere to sting, pierce, grieve
poignant	1.
	syl	poign+ant
	pron	<1pcinj*nt>, <-n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharply distressing or painful to the feelings.
poignant	2.
	syl	poign+ant
	pron	<1pcinj*nt>, <-n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to the point; cutting or piercing.
	exam	1	poignant wit.
poignant	3.
	syl	poign+ant
	pron	<1pcinj*nt>, <-n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	keen or pertinent in mental appeal.
	exam	1	a poignant subject.
poignant	4.
	syl	poign+ant
	pron	<1pcinj*nt>, <-n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pungent in smell.
poignancy	sub
	head	poignant
	or	poignance
	syl	poign+an+cy
	pos	n.
poignance	sub
	head	poignant
	or	poignancy
	syl	poign+ance
	pos	n.
poignantly	sub
	head	poignant
	syl	poign+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
poikilothermic	ety	C19: from Greek poikilos various+#7thermal 
poikilothermal	alt
	head	poikilothermic
	or	poikilothermic
	syl	poi+ki+lo+ther+mal
	pron	<2pcikil*u1$TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
poikilothermic	0.
	or	poikilothermal
	syl	poi+ki+lo+ther+mic
	pron	<2pcikil*u1$TR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of all animals except birds and mammals
	def	having a body temperature that varies with the temperature of the surroundings. Compare {homoiothermic}.
poikilothermism	sub
	head	poikilothermic
	or	poikilothermy
	syl	poi+ki+lo+1ther+mism
	pos	n.
poikilothermy	sub
	head	poikilothermic
	or	poikilothermism
	syl	poi+ki+lo+1ther+my
	pos	n.
poilu	ety	C20: from French, literally: hairy (that is, virile), from poil hair, from Latin pilus a hair
poilu	0.
	syl	poi+lu
	pron	<1pwa:lu:>, French <pwa1ly>
	pos	n.
	def	an infantryman in the French Army, esp. one in the front lines in World War I.
Jules Henri	1.
	head	Poincar'e
	syl	Jules Hen:ri
	pron	<Zyl> <?~a1ri>
	def	1854-1912, French mathematician, physicist, and philosopher. He made important contributions to the theory of functions and to astronomy and electromagnetic theory.
Poincar'e	2.
	syl	Poin:ca:r*'e
	pron	French <pw?~eka1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	his cousin, {Ray@.mond} (r$e#!m?~@$). 1860-1934, French statesman; premier of France (1912-13; 1922-24; 1926-29); president (1913-20).
poinciana	ety	C17: New Latin, named after M. de Poinci, 17th-century governor of the French Antilles
poinciana	1.
	syl	poin+ci:a+na
	pron	<2pcinsi1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the tropical caesalpiniaceous genus having large orange or red flowers.
poinciana	2.
	syl	poin+ci:a+na
	pron	<2pcinsi1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {royal poinciana}.
poind	ety	C15: from Scots, variant of Old English pyndan to impound
poind	1.
	syl	poind
	pron	<pcind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to take (property of a debtor, etc.) in execution or by way of distress; distrain.
poind	2.
	syl	poind
	pron	<pcind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to impound (stray cattle, etc.).
poinsettia	ety	C19: New Latin, from the name of J. P. Poinsett (1799-1851), U.S. Minister to Mexico, who introduced it to the U.S.
poinsettia	0.
	syl	poin+set+ti:a
	pron	<pcin1seti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphorbiaceous shrub, (or of Mexico and Central America, widely cultivated for its showy scarlet bracts, which resemble petals.
point	ety	C13: from Old French: spot, from Latin punctum a point, from pungere to pierce; also influenced by Old French pointe pointed end, from Latin pungere 
point	1.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a dot or tiny mark.
point	2.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a location, spot, or position.
point	3.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	any dot or mark used in writing or printing, such as a decimal point or a full stop.
point	4.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the sharp tapered end of a pin, knife, etc.
point	5.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a pin, needle, or other object having such a point.
point	6.a.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric element having no dimensions and whose position in space is located by means of its coordinates.
point	6.b.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a location.
	exam	1	point of inflection.
point	7.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory, usually smaller than a cape.
point	8.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific condition or degree.
point	9.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a moment.
	exam	1	at that point he left the room.
point	10.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	an important or fundamental reason, aim, etc..
	exam	1	the point of this exercise is to train new teachers.
point	11.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential element or thesis in an argument.
	exam	1	you've made your point;
	exam	2	I take your point.
point	12.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a suggestion or tip.
point	13.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a detail or item.
point	14.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	an important or outstanding characteristic, physical attribute, etc..
	exam	1	he has his good points.
point	15.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive characteristic or quality of an animal, esp. one used as a standard in judging livestock.
point	16.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any of the extremities, such as the tail, ears, or feet, of a domestic animal.
point	17.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a single unit for measuring or counting, as in scoring of a game.
point	18.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	an informal name for {{behind} (sense 9)}.
point	19.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a unit of measurement equal to one twelfth of a pica, or approximately 0.01384 inch. There are approximately 72 points to the inch.
point	20.a.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of value used to quote security and commodity prices and their fluctuations.
point	20.b.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a percentage unit some?!times payable by a borrower as a premium on a loan.
point	21.a.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the 32 marks on the circumference of a compass card indicating direction.
point	21.b.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle of 11?%15@' be?!tween two adjacent marks.
point	21.c.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a point on the horizon indi?!cated by such a mark.
point	22.a.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a fielding position at right angles to the batsman on the off side and relatively near the pitch.
point	22.b.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a fielder in this position.
point	23.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numbers cast in the first throw in craps with which one neither wins nor loses by throwing them: 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, or 10.
point	24.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two electrical contacts that make or break the current flow in the distributor of an internal-combustion engine.
point	25.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. (often pl.
	def	a junction of railway tracks in which a pair of rails can be moved so that a train can be directed onto either of two lines. U.S. equivalent: {switch}.
point	26.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a piece of ribbon, cord, etc., with metal tags at the end: used during the 16th and 17th centuries to fasten clothing.
point	27.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Backgammon.
	def	a place or position on the board.
point	28.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {{socket} (sense 2)}.
point	29.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	an aggressive position adopted in bayonet or sword drill.
point	30.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of the body of a pointer or setter when it discovers game.
point	31.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	a mark awarded for a scoring blow, knockdown, etc.
point	32.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	any diacritic used in a writing system, esp. in a phonetic transcription, to indicate modifications of vowels or consonants. See also {vowel point}.
point	33.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	a unit of weight equal to 0.01 carat.
point	34.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pointing.
point	35.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	the position just inside the opponents' blue line.
at	36.
	head	point
	or	on the point of
	syl	at
	def	at the moment immediately before a specified condition, action, etc., is expected to begin.
	exam	1	on the point of leaving the room.
beside the point	37.
	head	point
	syl	beside the point.
	def	not pertinent; irrelevant.
case in point	38.
	head	point
	syl	case in point.
	def	a specific, appropriate, or relevant instance or example.
in point of	39.
	head	point
	syl	in point of.
	def	in the matter of; regarding.
make a point of	40.
	head	point
	syl	make a point of.
	def	to emphasize.
not to put too fine a point on it	41.
	head	point
	syl	not to put too fine a point on it.
	def	to speak plainly and bluntly.
score points off	42.
	head	point
	syl	score points off.
	def	to gain an advantage at someone else's ex?!pense.
stretch a point	43.
	head	point
	syl	stretch a point.
	def	to make a concession or exception.
to the point	44.
	head	point
	syl	to the point.
	def	pertinent; relevant.
up to a point	45.
	head	point
	syl	up to a point.
	def	not completely.
point	46.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by at or to
	def	to indicate the location or direction of by or as by extending (a finger or other pointed object) towards it.
	exam	1	he pointed to the front door;
	exam	2	don't point that gun at me.
point	47.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at or to
	def	to indicate or identify a specific person or thing among several.
	exam	1	he pointed at the bottle he wanted;
	exam	2	all evidence pointed to Donald as the murderer.
point	48.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct or cause to go or face in a specific direction or towards a place or goal.
	exam	1	point me in the right direction.
point	49.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sharpen or taper.
point	50.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of gun dogs
	def	to indicate the place where game is lying by standing rigidly with the muzzle turned in its direction.
point	51.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish or repair the joints of (brickwork, masonry, etc.) with mortar or cement.
point	52.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to mark (a psalm text) with vertical lines to indicate the points at which the music changes during chanting.
point	53.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steer (a sailing vessel) close to the wind or (of a sailing vessel) to sail close to the wind.
point	54.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to provide (a letter or letters) with diacritics.
point	55.
	syl	point
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a Hebrew or similar text) with vowel points. {~} See also {point off, point out, point up}.
point-blank	1.a.
	syl	point-blank
	pos	adj.
	def	aimed or fired horizontally at a target without making allowance for the drop in the course of the projectile.
point-blank	1.b.
	syl	point-blank
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting such aim or fire without loss of accuracy.
	exam	1	at point-blank range.
point-blank	2.
	syl	point-blank
	pos	adj.
	def	aimed or fired at nearly zero range.
point-blank	3.
	syl	point-blank
	pos	adj.
	def	plain or blunt.
	exam	1	a point-blank question.
point-blank	4.
	syl	point-blank
	pos	adv.
	def	directly or straight.
point-blank	5.
	syl	point-blank
	pos	adv.
	def	plainly or bluntly.
Point Cook	0.
	syl	Point Cook
	pos	n.
	def	the Royal Australian Air Force College in SE Australia, in S Victoria on Port Phillip Bay.
points d'appui	infl
	head	point d'appui
	syl	points d'ap+pui
	pron	<pw?~e> <da1pwi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
point d'appui	1.
	syl	point d'ap+pui
	pron	French. <pw?~e> <da1pwi>
	pos	n.
	def	a support or prop.
point d'appui	2.
	syl	point d'ap+pui
	pron	French. <pw?~e> <da1pwi>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the base or area upon which a battle line was centred.
point defect	0.
	syl	point de+fect
	pos	n.
	def	an imperfection in a crystal, characterized by one unoccupied lattice position or one interstitial atom, molecule, or ion.
point-device	1.
	syl	point-de:vice
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	very correct or perfect; precise.
point-device	2.
	syl	point-de:vice
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to perfection; perfectly; precisely.
point duty	0.
	syl	point du:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the stationing of a policeman or traffic warden at a road junction to control and direct traffic.
pointe	ety	from French: point
pointe	0.
	syl	pointe
	pron	<pcint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	the tip of the toe (esp. in the phrase {on pointes}) .
Pointe-a-Pitre	0.
	syl	Pointe-*`a-Pi:tre
	pron	French <pw?~et>, French <a> <1pitr>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Guadeloupe, on SW Grande Terre Island in the Caribbean. Pop.: 29522 (1967).
pointed	1.
	syl	point+ed
	pron	<1pcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a point.
pointed	2.
	syl	point+ed
	pron	<1pcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	cutting or incisive.
	exam	1	a pointed wit.
pointed	3.
	syl	point+ed
	pron	<1pcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	obviously directed at or intended for a particular person.
	exam	1	pointed criticism.
pointed	4.
	syl	point+ed
	pron	<1pcintid>
	pos	adj.
	def	emphasized or made con?!spicuous.
	exam	1	pointed ignorance.
pointed	5.
	syl	point+ed
	pron	<1pcintid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an arch or style of architec?!ture employing such an arch
	def	Gothic.
pointedly	sub
	head	pointed
	syl	point+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
pointedness	sub
	head	pointed
	syl	point+ed+ness
	pos	n.
pointed arch	0.
	syl	point+ed arch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lancet arch}.
Pointe-Noire	0.
	syl	Pointe-Noire
	pron	French <pw?~et> <1nwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Congo Republic, on the Atlantic: the country's chief port and former capital (1950-58). Pop.: 150000 (1970 est.).
pointer	1.
	syl	point+er
	pron	<1pcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that points.
pointer	2.
	syl	point+er
	pron	<1pcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	an indicator on a measuring instrument.
pointer	3.
	syl	point+er
	pron	<1pcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long rod or cane used by a lecturer to point to parts of a map, blackboard, etc.
pointer	4.
	syl	point+er
	pron	<1pcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a breed of large swift hunting dogs, usually white with black, liver, or lemon markings.
pointer	5.
	syl	point+er
	pron	<1pcint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a helpful piece of information or advice.
Pointhe	infl
	head	Pointers
	syl	Pointhe.
	pos	n.
Pointers	0.
	syl	Point+ers
	pron	<1pcint*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the two brightest stars in the Plough, which lie in the direction pointing towards the Pole Star and are therefore used to locate it.
point group	0.
	syl	point group
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another term for {crystal class}.
pointillism	ety	C19: from French, from pointiller to mark with tiny dots, from pointille little point, from Italian puntiglio, from punto #7point 
pointillism	0.
	syl	poin+til+lism
	pron	<1pw@nti2liz*m>, <-tE2iz*m>, <1pcin->
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of painting elaborated from impressionism, in which dots of unmixed colour are juxtaposed on a white ground so that from a distance they fuse in the viewer's eye into appropriate intermediate tones. Also called: {divisionism}.
pointillist	sub
	head	pointillism
	syl	poin+til+list
	pos	n. adj.
pointing	0.
	syl	point+ing
	pron	<1pcintiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of repairing or finishing joints in brickwork, masonry, etc., with mortar.
point lace	0.
	syl	point lace
	pos	n.
	def	lace made by a needle with buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern. Also called: {needlepoint}. Compare {pillow lace}.
pointless	1.
	syl	point+less
	pron	<1pcintlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a point.
pointless	2.
	syl	point+less
	pron	<1pcintlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without meaning, relevance, or force.
pointless	3.
	syl	point+less
	pron	<1pcintlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport.
	def	without a point scored.
pointlessly	sub
	head	pointless
	syl	point+less+ly
	pos	adv.
pointlessness	sub
	head	pointless
	syl	point+less+ness
	pos	n.
point off	0.
	syl	point off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark off from the right-hand side (a number of decimal places) in a whole number to create a mixed decimal.
	exam	1	point off three decimal places in 12345 and you get 12.345.
points of honour	infl
	head	point of honour
	syl	points of hon+our.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
point of honour	0.
	syl	point of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a circumstance, event, etc., that involves the defence of one's principles, social honour, etc.
points of inflection	infl
	head	point of inflection
	syl	points of in+flec+tion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
point of inflection	0.
	syl	point of in+flec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a stationary point on a curve at which the tangent is horizontal or vertical and where tangents on either side have the same sign.
point of no return	0.
	syl	point of no re+turn
	pos	n.
	def	a point at which an irreversible commitment must be made to an action, progression, etc.
points of order	infl
	head	point of order
	syl	points of or+der.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
point of order	0.
	syl	point of or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a question raised in a meeting or deliberative assembly by a member as to whether the rules governing procedures are being breached.
points of view	infl
	head	point of view
	syl	points of view.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
point of view	1.
	syl	point of view
	pos	n.
	def	a position from which someone or something is observed.
point of view	2.
	syl	point of view
	pos	n.
	def	a mental viewpoint or attitude.
point of view	3.
	syl	point of view
	pos	n.
	def	the mental position from which a story is observed or narrated.
	exam	1	the omniscient point of view.
point out	0.
	syl	point out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or specify.
pointsmen	infl
	head	pointsman
	syl	points+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pointsman	0.
	syl	points+man
	pron	<1pcints2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates railway points. U.S. equivalent: {switchman}.
point source	0.
	syl	point source
	pos	n.
	qual	Optics.
	def	a source of light or other radiation that can be considered to have negligible dimensions.
point system	1.
	syl	point sys+tem
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a system of measurement using the {point} (see sense 19) as its unit.
point system	2.
	syl	point sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system for evaluation of achievement, as in education or industry, based on awarding points.
point system	3.
	syl	point sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	any system of writing or printing, such as Braille, that uses protruding dots.
point-to-point	0.a.
	syl	point-to-point
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a steeplechase organized by a recognized hunt or other body, usually restricted to amateurs riding horses that have been regularly used in hunting.
point-to-point	0.b.
	syl	point-to-point
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a point-to-point race.
point up	0.
	syl	point up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emphasize, esp. by identifying.
	exam	1	he pointed up the difficulties we would encounter.
poise	ety	C16: from Old French pois weight, from Latin p*_ensum, from pendere to weigh
poise	H1.1.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	composure or dignity of manner.
poise	H1.2.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	physical balance or assurance in movement or bearing.
poise	H1.3.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being balanced or stable; equilibrium; stability.
poise	H1.4.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of hovering.
poise	H1.5.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	n.
	def	suspense or indecision.
poise	H1.6.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be balanced or suspended.
poise	H1.7.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold, as in readiness.
	exam	1	to poise a lance.
poise	H1.8.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pciz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for {weigh}.
poise	ety	C20: named after Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille (1799-1869), French physician
poise	H2.0.
	syl	poise
	pron	<pwa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of viscosity; the viscosity of a fluid in which a tangential force of 1 dyne per square centimetre maintains a difference in velocity of 1 centimetre per second between two parallel planes 1 centimetre apart. It is equivalent to 0.1 newton second per square metre. Symbol: P
poised	1.
	syl	poised
	pron	<pcizd>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-possessed; dignified; exhibiting composure.
poised	2.
	syl	poised
	pron	<pcizd>
	pos	adj.
	def	balanced and prepared for action.
	exam	1	a skier poised at the top of the slope.
poison	ety	C13: from Old French puison potion, from Latin p*_oti*_o a drink, esp. a poisonous one, from p*_ot*_are to drink
poison	1.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that can impair function, cause structural damage, or otherwise injure the body.
poison	2.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	something that destroys, corrupts, etc..
	exam	1	the poison of fascism.
poison	3.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that retards a chemical reaction or destroys or inhibits the activity of a catalyst.
poison	4.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that absorbs neutrons in a nuclear reactor and thus slows down the reaction. It may be added deliberately or formed during fission.
what's your poison	5.
	head	poison
	syl	what's your poison??
	qual	Informal.
	def	what would you like to drink?? {~}
poison	6.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	to give poison to (a person or animal) esp. with intent to kill.
poison	7.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	to add poison to.
poison	8.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	to taint or infect with or as if with poison.
poison	9.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by against
	def	to turn (a person's mind) against.
	exam	1	he poisoned her mind against me.
poison	10.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	to retard or stop (a chemical or nuclear reaction) by the action of a poison.
poison	11.
	syl	poi+son
	pron	<1pcizN>
	pos	n.
	def	to inhibit or destroy (the activity of a catalyst) by the action of a poison.
poisoner	sub
	head	poison
	syl	poi+son+er
	pos	n.
elder	alt
	head	poison dogwood
	or	poison dogwood
	syl	el+der
	pos	n.
poison dogwood	0.
	or	elder
	syl	poi+son dog+wood
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {poison sumach}.
poison gas	0.
	syl	poi+son gas
	pos	n.
	def	a gaseous substance, such as chlorine, phosgene, or lewisite, used in warfare to kill or harm.
poison hemlock	0.
	syl	poi+son hem+lock
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{hemlock} (sense 1)}.
poison ivy	0.
	syl	poi+son i:vy
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American anacardiaceous shrubs or vines of the genus (or esp. which has small green flowers and whitish berries that cause an itching rash on contact. See also {{sumach} (sense 1)}.
poison oak	1.
	syl	poi+son oak
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American anacardiaceous shrubs, or that are related to the poison ivy and cause a similar rash. See also {{sumach} (sense 1)}.
poison oak	2.
	syl	poi+son oak
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	another name for {poison ivy}.
poisonous	1.
	syl	poi+son+ous
	pron	<1pciz*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the effects or qualities of a poison.
poisonous	2.
	syl	poi+son+ous
	pron	<1pciz*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of killing or inflicting injury; venomous.
poisonous	3.
	syl	poi+son+ous
	pron	<1pciz*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	corruptive or malicious.
poisonously	sub
	head	poisonous
	syl	poi+son+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
poisonousness	sub
	head	poisonous
	syl	poi+son+ous+ness
	pos	n.
poison-pen letter	0.
	syl	poi:son-pen let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a letter written in malice, usually anonymously, and intended to abuse, frighten, or insult the recipient.
poison sumach	0.
	syl	poi+son su+mach
	pos	n.
	def	an anacardiaceous swamp shrub, (or of the southeastern U.S., that has greenish-white berries and causes an itching rash on contact with the skin. Also called: {poison dogwood, poison elder}. See also {sumach}.
Poisson distribution	ety	C19: named after S. D. Poisson (1781-1840), French mathematician
Poisson distribution	0.
	syl	Pois:son dis+tri+bu+tion
	pron	<1pwa:sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a distribution that approximates in the limit to the binomial distribution when the probability of success in a single trial is small and the number of trials is large.
Poisson's ratio	0.
	syl	Pois:son's ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the elastic properties of a material expressed as the ratio of the fractional contraction in breadth to the fractional increase in length when the material is stretched. Symbol: #Gm or #Gn
Poitiers	0.
	syl	Poi+tiers
	pron	French <pwa1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central France: capital of the former province of Poitou until 1790; scene of the battle (1356) in which the English under the Black Prince defeated the French; university (1432). Pop.: 85466 (1975).
Poitou	0.
	syl	Poi+tou
	pron	French <pwa1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of W central France, on the Atlantic. Chief town: Poitiers.
Poitou-Charentes	0.
	syl	Poi:tou-Cha:rentes
	qual	French
	def	pwatu #sa#!r*~a$:t) a region of W central France, on the Bay of Biscay: mainly low-lying.
poke	ety	C14: from Low German and Middle Dutch poken to thrust, prod, strike
poke	H1.1.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to jab or prod, as with the elbow, the finger, a stick, etc.
poke	H1.2.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a hole, opening, etc.) by or as by poking.
poke	H1.3.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to thrust (at).
poke	H1.4.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit with the fist; punch.
poke	H1.5.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by in, out, out of, through, etc.
	def	to protrude or cause to protrude.
	exam	1	don't poke your arm out of the window.
poke	H1.6.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir (a fire, pot, etc.) by poking.
poke	H1.7.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meddle or intrude.
poke	H1.8.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to search or pry.
poke	H1.9.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to loiter, potter, dawdle, etc.
poke fun at	10.
	head	poke
	syl	poke fun at.
	def	to mock or ridicule.
poke one's nose into	11.
	head	poke
	syl	poke one's nose into.
	def	to interfere with or meddle in.
poke	H1.12.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a jab or prod.
poke	H1.13.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {slowpoke}.
poke	H1.14.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blow with one's fist; punch.
poke	ety	C13: from Old Northern French poque, of Germanic origin; related to Old English pocca bag, Old Norse poki #7pouch, Middle Dutch poke bag; compare #7poach %2
poke	H2.1.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a pocket or bag.
a pig in a poke	2.
	head	poke
	syl	a pig in a poke.
	def	See {{pig} (sense 8)}.
poke	ety	C18: from #7poke %1 (in the sense: to thrust out, project)
poke	H3.1.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {poke bonnet}. a woman's bonnet with a brim that projects at the front, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
poke	H3.2.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the brim itself.
poke	H4.0.
	syl	poke
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {pokeweed}.
pokeberries	infl
	head	pokeberry
	syl	poke+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pokeberry	1.
	syl	poke+ber:ry
	pron	<1p*ukb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {inkberry}. the berry of the pokeweed.
pokeberry	2.
	syl	poke+ber:ry
	pron	<1p*ukb*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {pokeweed}.
pokelogan	0.
	syl	poke+lo+gan
	pron	<1p*uk2l*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	another name for {bogan}.
poker	H1.1.
	syl	pok+er
	pron	<1p*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal rod, usually with a handle, for stirring a fire.
poker	H1.2.
	syl	pok+er
	pron	<1p*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pokes.
poker	ety	C19: probably from French poque similar card game
poker	H2.0.
	syl	pok+er
	pron	<1p*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game of bluff and skill in which bets are made on the hands dealt, the highest-ranking hand (containing the most valuable combinations of sequences and sets of cards) winning the pool.
poker face	0.
	syl	pok+er face
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a face without expression, as that of a poker player attempting to conceal the value of his cards. &- {#!pok@.er-@!faced}
poker machine	0.
	syl	pok+er ma+chine
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a fruit machine. Often shortened to {pokie}.
pokeweed	ety	C18 poke, shortened from Algonquian puccoon plant used in dyeing, from pak blood
pokeberry	infl
	head	pokeweed
	or	pokeroot
	syl	poke+ber:ry
	pos	n.
pokeroot	infl
	head	pokeweed
	or	pokeberry
	syl	poke+root
	pos	n.
pokeweed	0.
	syl	poke+weed
	pron	<1p*uk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall North American plant, that has small white flowers, juicy purple berries, and a poisonous purple root used medicinally: family Sometimes shortened to {poke}. Also called: {inkberry}.
pokie	0.
	syl	pok:ie
	pron	<1p*uki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {poker machine}.
poky	ety	C19: from #7poke %1 (in slang sense: to confine)
pokey	alt
	head	poky
	or	poky
	syl	pok+ey
	pron	<1p*uki>
	pos	adj.
pokier	infl
	head	poky
	syl	pok:i+er
	pos	adj.
pokiest	infl
	head	poky
	syl	pok:i+est.
	pos	adj.
poky	1.
	or	pokey
	syl	pok:y
	pron	<1p*uki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without speed or energy; slow.
poky	2.
	or	pokey
	syl	pok:y
	pron	<1p*uki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of rooms
	def	small and cramped.
pokies	infl
	head	poky
	or	pokeys
	syl	pok+ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pokeys	infl
	head	poky
	or	pokies
	syl	pok+eys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poky	3.
	or	pokey
	syl	pok:y
	pron	<1p*uki>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. slang word for {jail}.
pokily	sub
	head	poky
	syl	pok:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pokiness	sub
	head	poky
	syl	pok:i+ness
	pos	n.
POL	0.
	syl	POL
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	petroleum, oil, and lubricants.
pol	1.
	syl	pol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	political.
pol	2.
	syl	pol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	politics.
Pol	1.
	syl	Pol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Poland.
Pol	2.
	syl	Pol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Polish.
Pola	0.
	syl	Po:la
	pron	<1pc:la>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Pula}.
Polack	ety	C16: from Polish Polak Pole
Polack	0.
	syl	Po+lack
	pron	<1p*ul@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory slang.
	def	a Pole or a person of Polish descent.
polacre	ety	C17: from either French polacre or Italian polacca Pole or Polish; origin unknown
polacca	alt
	head	polacre
	or	polacre
	syl	po+lac+ca
	pron	<p*u1l@k*>
	pos	n.
polacre	0.
	or	polacca
	syl	po+la+cre
	pron	<p*u1la:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-masted sailing vessel used in the Mediterranean.
Poland	0.
	syl	Po+land
	pron	<1p*ul*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Europe, on the Baltic: first united in the 10th century; dissolved after the third partition effected by Austria, Russia, and Prussia in 1795; re-established independence in 1918; invaded by Germany in 1939; ruled by a Communist government since 1947. It consists chiefly of a low undulating plain in the north, rising to a low plateau in the south, with the Sudeten and Carpathian Mountains along the S border. Language: Polish. Currency: zloty. Capital: Warsaw. Pop.: 33691000 (1974 est.). Area: 311730 sq. km (120359 sq. miles). Polish name: {Polska}.
Roman	infl
	head	Polanski
	syl	Ro:man.
	pos	n.
Polanski	0.
	syl	Po:lan:ski
	pron	<p*1l@nski>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, Polish film director with a taste for the macabre, as in (1965) and (1968).
polar	1.
	syl	po+lar
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at or near, coming from, or relating to either of the earth's poles or the area inside the Arctic or Antarctic Circles.
	exam	1	polar regions.
polar	2.
	syl	po+lar
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or relating to a pole or poles.
polar	3.
	syl	po+lar
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	pivotal or guiding in the manner of the Pole Star.
polar	4.
	syl	po+lar
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	directly opposite, as in tendency or character.
polar	5.a.
	syl	po+lar
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a molecule or compound
	def	being or having a molecule in which there is an uneven distribution of electrons and thus a permanent dipole moment.
	exam	1	water has polar molecules.
polar	5.b.
	syl	po+lar
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal or substance
	def	being or having a crystal that is bound by ionic bonds.
	exam	1	sodium chloride forms polar crystals.
polar axis	0.
	syl	po+lar ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	the fixed line in a system of polar coordinates from which the polar angle, #Gg, is measured anticlockwise.
polar bear	0.
	syl	po+lar bear
	pos	n.
	def	a white carnivorous bear, of coastal regions of the North Pole.
polar body	0.
	syl	po+lar bod:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiology.
	def	a tiny cell containing little cytoplasm that is produced with the ovum during oogenesis when the oocyte undergoes meiosis.
polar circle	0.
	syl	po+lar cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a term for either the {Arctic Circle} or {Antarctic Circle}.
polar coordinates	0.
	syl	po+lar co+or+di+nates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of coordinates for locating a point in a plane by means of the length of a radius vector, which pivots about the origin to establish the angle, #Gg, that the position of the point makes with a fixed line. Usually written #Gg). See also {Cartesian coordinates, spherical coordinates}.
polar distance	0.
	syl	po+lar dis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	the angular distance of a star, planet, etc., from the celestial pole; the complement of the declination. Also called: {codeclination}.
polar equation	0.
	syl	po+lar e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an equation in polar coordinates.
polar front	0.
	syl	po+lar front
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a front dividing cold polar air from warmer temperate or tropical air.
polarimeter	1.
	syl	po+lar+im+e:ter
	pron	<2p*ul*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for mea?!suring the amount of polarization of light.
polarimeter	2.
	syl	po+lar+im+e:ter
	pron	<2p*ul*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the rotation of the plane of polarization of light as a result of its passage through a liquid or solution. See {opti?!cal activity}.
polarimetric	sub
	head	polarimeter
	syl	po+lar:i+met+ric
	pron	<2p*ul*ri1metrik>
	pos	adj.
polarimetry	sub
	head	polarimeter
	syl	po+lar+1im+e:try
	pos	n.
Polaris	ety	short?!ened from Medieval Latin stella pol*_aris polar star
Polaris	1.
	syl	Po+la+ris
	pron	<p*1la:ris>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Pole Star}, the {North Star}. the brightest star in the constellation Ursa Minor, situated slightly less than 1?% from the north celestial pole. It is a Cepheid variable, with a period of four days. Visual magnitude: 2.08-2.17; spectral type: F8.
Polaris	2.a.
	syl	Po+la+ris
	pron	<p*1la:ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of U.S. two-stage intermediate-range ballistic missile, usually fired by a submerged submarine.
Polaris	2.b.
	syl	Po+la+ris
	pron	<p*1la:ris>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Polaris submarine.
polariscope	0.
	syl	po+lar:i+scope
	pron	<p*u1l@ri2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting polarized light or for observing objects under polarized light, esp. for detecting strain in transparent materials. See {photoelasticity}.
polarities	infl
	head	polarity
	syl	po+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polarity	1.
	syl	po+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*u1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having poles.
polarity	2.
	syl	po+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*u1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a body or system in which it has opposing physical properties at different points, esp. magnetic poles or electric charge.
polarity	3.
	syl	po+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*u1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the particular state of a part of a body or system that has polarity.
	exam	1	an electrode with positive polarity.
polarity	4.
	syl	po+lar+i:ty
	pron	<p*u1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of having or expressing two directly opposite tendencies, opinions, etc.
polarisation	alt
	head	polarization
	or	polarization
	syl	po+lar:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2p*ul*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
polarization	1.
	or	polarisation
	syl	po+lar:i+za+tion
	pron	<2p*ul*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having or giving polarity.
polarization	2.
	or	polarisation
	syl	po+lar:i+za+tion
	pron	<2p*ul*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the process or phenomenon in which the waves of light or other electromagnetic radiation are restricted to certain directions of vibration.
polarise	alt
	head	polarize
	or	polarize
	syl	po+lar+ise
	pron	<1p*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
polarize	1.
	or	polarise
	syl	po+lar+ize
	pron	<1p*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to acquire or cause to acquire polarity.
polarize	2.
	or	polarise
	syl	po+lar+ize
	pron	<1p*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to acquire or cause to acquire polarization.
	exam	1	to polarize light.
polarizable	sub
	head	polarize
	or	polarisable
	syl	po+lar+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
polarisable	sub
	head	polarize
	or	polarizable
	syl	po+lar+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
polarizer	sub
	head	polarize
	or	polariser
	syl	po+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
polariser	sub
	head	polarize
	or	polarizer
	syl	po+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
polar lights	0.
	syl	po+lar lights
	pos	n.
	def	the aurora borealis in the N hemisphere or the aurora australis in the S hemisphere.
polarography	0.
	syl	po+lar+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2p*ul*1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for analysing and studying ions in solution by using an electrolytic cell with a very small cathode and obtaining a graph ({polarogram}) of the current against the potential to determine the concentration and nature of the ions. Because the cathode is small, polarization occurs and each type of anion is discharged at a different potential. The apparatus ({polarograph}) usually employs a dropping-mercury cathode.
Polaroid	1.
	syl	Po+lar+oid
	pron	<1p*ul*2rcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of plastic sheet that can polarize a transmitted beam of normal light because it is composed of long parallel molecules. It only transmits plane-polarized light if these molecules are parallel to the plane of polarization and, since reflected light is partly polarized, it is often used in sunglasses to eliminate glare.
Polaroid Land Camera	2.
	head	Polaroid
	syl	Polaroid Land Camera.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of several types of camera yielding a finished print by means of a special developing and processing technique that occurs inside the camera and takes only a few seconds to complete.
Polaroid	3.
	syl	Po+lar+oid
	pron	<1p*ul*2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	of, relating to, using, or used in this type of camera.
	exam	1	Polaroid film.
polar sequence	0.
	syl	po+lar se+quence
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a series of stars in the vicinity of the N celestial pole whose accurately determined magnitudes serve as the standard for visual and photographic magnitudes of stars.
polder	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch polre 
polder	0.
	syl	pol+der
	pron	<1p*uld*>, <1pol->
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of land reclaimed from the sea or a lake, esp. in the Netherlands.
pole	ety	Old English p*_al, from Latin p*_alus a stake, prop; see #7{pale %2}
pole	H1.1.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a long slender usually round piece of wood, metal, or other material.
pole	H1.2.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the piece of timber on each side of which a pair of carriage horses are hitched.
pole	H1.3.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{rod} (sense 7)}.
pole	H1.4.a.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the inside lane of a racecourse.
pole	H1.4.b.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the pole position.
pole	H1.4.c.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of markers placed at intervals of one sixteenth of a mile along the side of a racecourse.
pole	H1.5.a.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any light spar.
pole	H1.5.b.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a mast between the head and the attachment of the uppermost shrouds.
under bare poles	6.
	head	pole
	syl	under bare poles.
	usage	Nautical. of a sailing vessel
	def	with no sails set.
pole	H1.7.a.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	slightly mad.
pole	H1.7.b.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	mistaken; on the wrong track.
pole	H1.8.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike or push with a pole.
pole	H1.9.a.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set out (an area of land or garden) with poles.
pole	H1.9.b.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to support (a crop, such as hops or beans) on poles.
pole	H1.10.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deoxidize (a molten metal, esp. copper) by stirring it with green wood.
pole	H1.11.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to punt (a boat).
pole	H1.12.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to scrounge (from) or impose (on).
pole	ety	C14: from Latin polus end of an axis, from Greek polos pivot, axis, pole; related to Greek kuklos circle
pole	H2.1.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two antipodal points where the earth's axis of rotation meets the earth's surface. See also {North Pole, South Pole}.
pole	H2.2.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	short for {celestial pole}.
pole	H2.3.a.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two regions at the extremities of a magnet to which the lines of force converge or from which they diverge.
pole	H2.3.b.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two points or regions in a piece of material, system, etc., at which there are opposite electric charges, as at the two terminals of a battery.
pole	H2.4.a.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either end of the axis of a cell, spore, ovum, or similar body.
pole	H2.4.b.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either end of the spindle formed during the metaphase of mitosis and meiosis.
pole	H2.5.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the point on a neuron from which the axon or dendrites project from the cell body.
pole	H2.6.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two mutually exclusive or opposite actions, opinions, etc.
pole	H2.7.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the origin in a system of polar or spherical coordinates.
pole	H2.8.
	syl	pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any fixed point of reference.
poles apart	9.
	head	pole
	or	asunder
	syl	poles apart
	def	having widely divergent opinions, tastes, etc.
from pole to pole	10.
	head	pole
	syl	from pole to pole.
	def	throughout the entire world.
Pole	H1.0.
	syl	Pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Poland or a speaker of Polish.
Reginald	infl
	head	Pole
	syl	Reg:i:nald.
	pos	n.
Pole	H2.0.
	syl	Pole
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	1500-58, English cardinal; last Roman Catholic archbishop of Canterbury (1556-58).
poleaxe	ety	C14 pollax battle-axe, from #7poll+axe 
poleax	alt
	head	poleaxe
	or	poleaxe
	syl	pole+ax
	pron	<1p*ul2@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
poleaxe	1.
	or	poleax
	syl	pole+axe
	pron	<1p*ul2@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for battle-axe. {~}
poleaxe	2.
	or	poleax
	syl	pole+axe
	pron	<1p*ul2@ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit or fell with or as if with a poleaxe.
polecat	ety	C14 polcat, perhaps from Old French pol cock, from Latin pullus, +#7cat ; from its habit of preying on poultry
polecats	infl
	head	polecat
	or	polecat
	syl	pole+cats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polecat	infl
	or	polecats
	syl	pole+cat.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polecat	1.
	syl	pole+cat
	pron	<1p*ul2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown musteline mammal, of woodlands of Europe, Asia, and N Africa, that is closely related to but larger than the weasel and gives off an unpleasant smell.
polecat	2.
	syl	pole+cat
	pron	<1p*ul2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related animals, such as the {marbled polecat},
polecat	3.
	syl	pole+cat
	pron	<1p*ul2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a nontechnical name for {skunk}.
pole horse	0.
	syl	pole horse
	pos	n.
	def	a horse harnessed alongside the shaft (pole) of a vehicle. Also called: {poler}.
polemarch	ety	C16: from Greek polemarchos, from polemos war+ archos ruler
polemarch	0.
	syl	pol+e:march
	pron	<1poli2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a civilian official, originally a supreme general.
polemic	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin polemicus, from Greek polemikos relating to war, from polemos war
polemic	1.
	syl	po+lem+ic
	pron	<p*1lemik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or involving dispute or controversy.
polemic	2.
	syl	po+lem+ic
	pron	<p*1lemik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an argument or controversy, esp. over a doctrine, belief, etc.
polemic	3.
	syl	po+lem+ic
	pron	<p*1lemik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person engaged in such an argument or controversy.
polemically	sub
	head	polemic
	syl	po+1lem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polemicist	sub
	head	polemic
	or	polemist
	syl	po+lem:i+cist
	pron	<p*1lemisist>
	pos	n.
polemist	sub
	head	polemic
	or	polemicist
	syl	pol+e:mist
	pron	<1polimist>
	pos	n.
polemics	0.
	syl	po+lem+ics
	pron	<p*1lemiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art or practice of dispute or argument, as in attacking or defending a doctrine or belief.
polemoniaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Polem*_onium type genus, from Greek polem*_onion a plant, perhaps valerian
polemoniaceous	0.
	syl	pol+e:mo+ni:a+ceous
	pron	<2poli2m*uni1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly North American family of plants that includes phlox and Jacob's ladder.
polenta	ety	C16: via Italian from Latin: pearl barley, perhaps from Greek pal*_e pollen
polenta	0.
	syl	po+len+ta
	pron	<p*u1lent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick porridge made in Italy, usually from maize.
poler	1.
	syl	pol+er
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pole horse}.
poler	2.
	syl	pol+er
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that poles, esp. a punter.
poler	3.
	syl	pol+er
	pron	<1p*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an idler or sponger.
pole star	0.
	syl	pole star
	pos	n.
	def	a guiding principle, rule, standard, etc.
Pole Sthe	infl
	head	Pole Star
	syl	Pole Sthe.
	pos	n.
Pole Star	0.
	syl	Pole Star
	pos	n.
	def	the star closest to the N celestial pole at any particular time. At present this is Polaris, but it will eventually be replaced by some other star owing to precession of the earth's axis.
pole vaulthe	1.
	head	pole vault
	syl	pole vaulthe.
	def	a field event in which competitors attempt to clear a high bar with the aid of an extremely flexible long pole.
pole vault	2.
	syl	pole vault
	pos	n.
	def	a single attempt in the pole vault.
pole-vault	infl
	head	pole vault
	syl	pole-vault.
	pos	vb.
pole vault	3.
	syl	pole vault
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a pole vault or compete in the pole vault.
pole-vaulter	sub
	head	pole vault
	syl	pole-2vault:er
	pos	n.
poleyn	ety	from Old French polain 
poleyn	0.
	syl	po+leyn
	pron	<1p*ulAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour for protecting the knee. Also called: {kneecap}.
police	ety	C16: via French from Latin pol*_it*_ia administration, government; see #7polity 
police	1.a.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	the organized civil force of a state, concerned with maintenance of law and order, the detection and prevention of crime, etc.
police	1.b.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a police inquiry.
police	2.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the members of such a force collectively.
police	3.a.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the regulation and control of a community, esp. in regard to the enforcement of law, the prevention of crime, etc.
police	3.b.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	the department of government concerned with this.
police	4.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to regulate, control, or keep in order by means of a police or similar force.
police	5.
	syl	po+lice
	pron	<p*1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make or keep (a military camp, etc.) clean and orderly.
police court	1.
	syl	po+lice court
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {magistrates' court}.
police court	2.
	syl	po+lice court
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	an inferior court with limited jurisdiction, presided over by lay magistrates.
police dog	0.
	syl	po+lice dog
	pos	n.
	def	a dog, esp. an Alsatian, trained to help the police, as in tracking.
policewoman	alt
	head	policeman
	or	policeman
	syl	po:lice+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
policemen	infl
	head	policeman
	or	policewomen
	syl	po:lice+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
policewomen	infl
	head	policeman
	or	policemen
	syl	po:lice+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
policeman	0.
	or	policewoman
	syl	po:lice+man
	pron	<p*1lEsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a police force, esp. one holding the rank of constable.
policeman's helmet	0.
	syl	po:lice+man's hel+met
	pos	n.
	def	a Himalayan balsaminaceous plant, with large purplish-pink flowers, introduced into Britain.
Police Motu	0.
	syl	Po+lice Mo:tu
	pos	n.
	def	a pidginized version of the Motu language, used as a lingua franca in Papua, originally chiefly by the police. Also called: {Hiri Motu}.
police officer	0.
	syl	po+lice of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a police force, esp. a constable; policeman. Often shortened to (esp. as form of address): {of?!ficer}.
police state	0.
	syl	po+lice state
	pos	n.
	def	a state or country in which a repressive government maintains control through the police.
police station	0.
	syl	po+lice sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the office or headquarters of the police force of a district.
policy	ety	C14: from Old French policie, from Latin pol*_it*_ia administration, #7polity 
policies	infl
	head	policy
	syl	pol:i+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
policy	H1.1.
	syl	pol:i+cy
	pron	<1polisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan of action adopted or pursued by an individual, government, party, business, etc.
policy	H1.2.
	syl	pol:i+cy
	pron	<1polisi>
	pos	n.
	def	wisdom, prudence, shrewdness, or sagacity.
policy	H1.3.
	syl	pol:i+cy
	pron	<1polisi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	the improved grounds surrounding a country house.
policy	ety	C16: from Old French police certificate, from Old Italian polizza, from Latin apodixis proof, from Greek apodeixis demonstration, proof
policies	infl
	head	policy
	syl	pol:i+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
policy	H2.0.
	syl	pol:i+cy
	pron	<1polisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a document containing a contract of insurance.
policyholder	0.
	syl	pol:i:cy+hold:er
	pron	<1polisi2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or organization in whose name an insurance policy is registered.
policy science	0.
	syl	pol:i+cy sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the social sciences concerned with the formulation and implementation of policy in bureau?!cracies, etc.
polio	0.
	syl	po+li:o
	pron	<1p*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {poliomyelitis}.
poliomyelitis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek polios grey+ muelos marrow
poliomyelitis	0.
	syl	po+li:o+my+e:li+tis
	pron	<2p*uli*u2mI*1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious viral disease, esp. affecting children. In its paralytic form ({acute anterior poliomyelitis}) the brain and spinal cord are involved, causing weakness, paralysis, and wasting of muscle. Often shortened to {polio}. Also called: {infantile paralysis}.
polis	ety	from Greek: city
poleis	infl
	head	polis
	syl	pol+eis
	pron	<1polIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polis	0.
	syl	pol+is
	pron	<1polis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city-state.
polish	ety	C13 polis, from Old French polir, from Latin pol*_ire to polish &- #!pol+ish+a@.ble adj. &- #!pol+ish+er n.
polish	1.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become smooth and shiny by rubbing, esp. with wax or an abrasive.
polish	2.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make perfect or complete.
polish	3.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become elegant or refined.
polish	4.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	n.
	def	a finish or gloss.
polish	5.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of polishing or the condition of having been polished.
polish	6.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to produce a smooth and shiny, often protective surface.
polish	7.
	syl	pol+ish
	pron	<1poliS>
	pos	n.
	def	elegance or refinement, esp. in style, manner, etc.
Polish	1.
	syl	Po+lish
	pron	<1p*uliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Poland, its people, or their language.
Polish	2.
	syl	Po+lish
	pron	<1p*uliS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Poland, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family.
the Polish	3.
	head	Polish
	syl	the Polish.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the people of Poland or Polish speakers collectively.
Polish Corridor	0.
	syl	Po+lish Cor+ri+dor
	pos	n.
	def	the strip of land through E Pomerania providing Poland with access to the sea (1919-39), given to her in 1919 in the Treaty of Versailles, and separating East Prussia from the rest of Germany. It is now part of Poland.
polished	1.
	syl	pol+ished
	pron	<1poliSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	accomplished.
	exam	1	a polished actor.
polished	2.
	syl	pol+ished
	pron	<1poliSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	impeccably or professionally done.
	exam	1	a polished performance.
polished	3.
	syl	pol+ished
	pron	<1poliSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rice
	def	having had the outer husk removed by milling.
polish off	1.
	syl	pol+ish off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to finish or process completely.
polish off	2.
	syl	pol+ish off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dispose of or kill; eliminate.
polish up	1.
	syl	pol+ish up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become smooth and shiny by polishing.
polish up	2.
	syl	pol+ish up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to study or practise until adept at; improve.
	exam	1	polish up your spelling;
	exam	2	he's polishing up on his German.
polit	1.
	syl	polit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	political.
polit	2.
	syl	polit.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	politics.
Politburo	ety	C20: from Russian: contraction of Politicheskoe Buro political bureau
Politburo	1.
	syl	Pol+it+bu+ro
	pron	<1polit2bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the executive and policy-making committee of a Communist Party.
Politburo	2.
	syl	Pol+it+bu+ro
	pron	<1polit2bju*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme policy-making authority in the Soviet Union and most other Commu?!nist countries.
polite	ety	C15: from Latin pol*_itus polished; see #7polish 
polite	1.
	syl	po+lite
	pron	<p*1lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing a great regard for others, as in manners, speech, behaviour, etc.; courteous.
polite	2.
	syl	po+lite
	pron	<p*1lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cultivated or refined.
	exam	1	polite society.
polite	3.
	syl	po+lite
	pron	<p*1lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	elegant or polished.
	exam	1	polite letters.
politely	sub
	head	polite
	syl	po+1lite+ly
	pos	adv.
politeness	sub
	head	polite
	syl	po+1lite+ness
	pos	n.
politesse	ety	C18: via French from Italian politezza, ultimately from Latin pol*_ire to #7polish 
politesse	0.
	syl	pol:i+tesse
	pron	<2poli1tes>
	pos	n.
	def	formal or genteel politeness.
Politian	0.
	syl	Po:li:tian
	pron	<p*u1liS*n>, <po->
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name original name 1454-94, Florentine humanist and poet.
politic	ety	C15: from Old French politique, from Latin pol*_iticus concerning civil administration, from Greek politikos, from polit*_es citizen, from polis city
politic	1.
	syl	pol:i+tic
	pron	<1politik>
	pos	adj.
	def	artful or shrewd; ingenious.
	exam	1	a politic manager.
politic	2.
	syl	pol:i+tic
	pron	<1politik>
	pos	adj.
	def	crafty or unscrupulous; cunning.
	exam	1	a politic old scoundrel.
politic	3.
	syl	pol:i+tic
	pron	<1politik>
	pos	adj.
	def	sagacious, wise, or prudent, esp. in statesmanship.
	exam	1	a politic choice.
politic	4.
	syl	pol:i+tic
	pron	<1politik>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {political}. See {body politic}.
politicly	sub
	head	politic
	syl	pol:i+tic+ly
	pos	adv.
political	1.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<p*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the state, government, the body politic, public administration, policy-making, etc.
political	2.a.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<p*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involved in, or relating to government policy-making as distinguished from administration or law.
political	2.b.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<p*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the civil aspects of government as distinguished from the military.
political	3.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<p*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, dealing with, or relating to politics.
	exam	1	a political person.
political	4.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<p*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the parties and the partisan aspects of politics.
political	5.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<p*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	organized or ordered with respect to government.
	exam	1	a political unit.
politically	sub
	head	political
	syl	po+1lit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
political economy	0.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal e:con:o+my
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {{economics} (sense 1)}.
political science	0.
	syl	po+lit:i+cal sci+ence
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. as an academic subject
	def	the study of the state, government, and politics: one of the social sciences.
political scientist	sub
	head	political science
	syl	po+lit:i+cal sci+en+tist
	pos	n.
politician	1.
	syl	pol:i+ti+cian
	pron	<2poli1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person actively engaged in politics, esp. a full-time professional member of a deliberative assembly.
politician	2.
	syl	pol:i+ti+cian
	pron	<2poli1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is experienced or skilled in the art or science of politics, government, or administration; statesman.
politician	3.
	syl	pol:i+ti+cian
	pron	<2poli1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who engages in politics out of a wish for personal gain, as realized by holding a public office.
politicise	alt
	head	politicize
	or	politicize
	syl	po+lit:i+cise
	pron	<p*1liti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
politicize	1.
	or	politicise
	syl	po+lit:i+cize
	pron	<p*1liti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render political in tone, interest, or awareness.
politicize	2.
	or	politicise
	syl	po+lit:i+cize
	pron	<p*1liti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to participate in political discussion or activity. &- {po+@!lit@.i+ci+#!za+tion} {po+@!lit@.i+ci+#!sa+tion}
politicking	0.
	syl	pol:i+tick+ing
	pron	<1poli2tikiG>
	pos	n.
	def	political activity, esp. seeking votes.
politico	ety	C17: from Italian or Spanish
politicos	infl
	head	politico
	syl	po+lit:i+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
politico	0.
	syl	po+lit:i+co
	pron	<p*1liti2k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal word for a {politician} (senses 1, 3).
politico-	0.
	syl	po:lit:i:co-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting political or politics.
	exam	1	politicoeconomic.
politics	1.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the practice or study of the art and science of forming, directing, and administrating states and other political units; the art and science of government; political science.
politics	2.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the complex or aggregate of relationships of men in society, esp. those relationships involving authority or power.
politics	3.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	political activities or affairs.
	exam	1	party politics.
politics	4.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the business or profession of politics.
politics	5.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	any activity concerned with the acquisition of power, gaining one's own ends, etc..
	exam	1	company politics are frequently vicious.
politics	6.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	opinions, principles, sympathies, etc., with respect to politics.
	exam	1	his conservative politics.
politics	7.a.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy-formulating aspects of government as distinguished from the administrative, or legal.
politics	7.b.
	syl	pol:i+tics
	pron	<1politiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the civil functions of government as distinguished from the military.
polity	ety	C16: from Latin pol*_it*_ia, from Greek politeia citizenship, civil administration, from polit*_es citizen, from polis city
polities	infl
	head	polity
	syl	pol+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polity	1.
	syl	pol+i:ty
	pron	<1politi>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of government or organization of a state, church, society, etc.; constitution.
polity	2.
	syl	pol+i:ty
	pron	<1politi>
	pos	n.
	def	a politically organized society, state, city, etc.
polity	3.
	syl	pol+i:ty
	pron	<1politi>
	pos	n.
	def	the management of public or civil affairs.
polity	4.
	syl	pol+i:ty
	pron	<1politi>
	pos	n.
	def	political organization.
polje	ety	Serbo-Croatian, literally: field; related to #7floor 
polje	0.
	syl	pol+je
	pron	<1p*ulje>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	def	a large elliptical depression in karst regions, sometimes containing a marsh or small lake.
James Knox	infl
	head	Polk
	syl	James Knox.
	pos	n.
Polk	0.
	syl	Polk
	pron	<p*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1849, U.S. statesman; 11th president of the U.S. (1845-49). During his administration, Texas and territory now included in New Mexico, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California were added to the Union.
polka	ety	C19: via French from Czech pulka half-step, from pul half
polkas	infl
	head	polka
	syl	pol+kas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polka	1.
	syl	pol+ka
	pron	<1polk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a 19th-century Bohemian dance with three steps and a hop, in fast duple time.
polka	2.
	syl	pol+ka
	pron	<1polk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
polkas	infl
	head	polka
	syl	pol+kas
	pos	vb.
polkaing	infl
	head	polka
	syl	pol+ka+ing
	pos	vb.
polkaed	infl
	head	polka
	syl	pol+kaed.
	pos	vb.
polka	3.
	syl	pol+ka
	pron	<1polk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance a polka.
polka dot	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
polka dot	1.
	syl	pol+ka dot
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pattern of small circular regularly spaced spots on a fabric.
polka dot	2.a.
	syl	pol+ka dot
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric or pattern with such spots.
polka dot	2.b.
	syl	pol+ka dot
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a polka-dot dress.
poll	ety	C13 (in the sense: a human head) and C17 (in the modern sense: a counting of heads, votes): from Middle Low German polle hair of the head, head, top of a tree; compare Swedish pull crown of the head
poll	1.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the casting, recording, or counting of votes in an election; a voting.
poll	2.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the result or quantity of such a voting.
	exam	1	a heavy poll.
poll	3.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {opinion poll}.
poll	3.a.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a canvassing of a representative sample of a large group of people on some question in order to determine the general opinion of the group.
poll	3.b.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the results or record of such a canvassing.
poll	4.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any counting or enumeration.
	exam	1	a poll of the number of men with long hair.
poll	5.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {poll tax}.
poll	6.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a list or enumeration of people, esp. for taxation or voting purposes.
poll	7.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the striking face of a hammer.
poll	8.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the occipital or back part of the head of an animal.
poll	9.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive (a vote or quantity of votes).
	exam	1	he polled 10000 votes.
poll	10.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive, take, or record the votes of.
	exam	1	he polled the whole town.
poll	11.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to canvass (a person, group, area, etc.) as part of a survey of opinion.
poll	12.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to take the vote, verdict, opinion, etc., individually of each member (of a jury, conference, etc.).
poll	13.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	sometimes; intr.
	def	to cast (a vote) in an election.
poll	14.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to clip or shear.
poll	15.
	syl	poll
	pron	<p*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove or cut short the horns of (cattle).
pollack	ety	C17: from earlier Scottish podlok, of obscure origin
pollock	alt
	head	pollack
	or	pollack
	syl	pol+lock
	pron	<1pol*k>
	pos	n.
pollacks	infl
	head	pollack
	or	pollocks
	syl	pol+lacks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pollack	infl
	or	pollock
	syl	pol+lack
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pollocks	infl
	head	pollack
	or	pollacks
	syl	pol+locks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pollock	infl
	head	pollack
	or	pollack
	syl	pol+lock.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pollack	0.
	or	pollock
	syl	pol+lack
	pron	<1pol*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a gadoid food fish, that has a dark green back and a projecting lower jaw and occurs in northern seas, esp. the North Atlantic Ocean.
Antonio	1.
	head	Pollaiuolo
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tc:njo>
	def	??1432-98, Florentine painter, sculptor, goldsmith, and en?!grav?!er: his paintings include the
Pollaiuolo	2.
	syl	Pol:lai:uo:lo
	pron	Italian <2pollaj1wc:lo>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother {Pie@.ro} (#!pj$e$:ro). ??1443-96, Florentine painter and sculp?!tor.
pollan	ety	C18: probably from Irish poll lake
pollan	0.
	syl	pol+lan
	pron	<1pol*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of the whitefish that occur in lakes in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
pollard	ety	C16: hornless animal; see #7poll 
pollard	1.
	syl	pol+lard
	pron	<1pol*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, such as a sheep or deer, that has either shed its horns or antlers or has had them removed.
pollard	2.
	syl	pol+lard
	pron	<1pol*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a tree that has had its branches cut back to encourage a more bushy growth.
pollard	3.
	syl	pol+lard
	pron	<1pol*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert into a pollard; poll.
polled	1.
	syl	polled
	pron	<p*uld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals, esp. cattle
	def	having the horns cut off or being naturally hornless.
polled	2.
	syl	polled
	pron	<p*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	shorn of hair; bald.
pollen	ety	C16: from Latin: powder; compare Greek pal*_e pollen
pollen	0.
	syl	pol+len
	pron	<1pol*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine powdery substance produced by the anthers of seed-bearing plants, consisting of numerous fine grains containing the male gametes.
pollinic	sub
	head	pollen
	syl	pol+lin+ic
	pron	<p*1linik>
	pos	adj.
Daniel	infl
	head	Pollen
	syl	Dan:iel.
	pos	n.
Pollen	0.
	syl	Pol:len
	pron	<1pol*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-96, New Zealand statesman, born in Ireland: prime minister of New Zealand (1876).
pollen analysis	0.
	syl	pol+len a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {palynology}.
pollen basket	0.
	syl	pol+len bas+ket
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the hind leg of a bee that is specialized for carrying pollen, typically consisting of a trough bordered by long hairs. Technical name: {corbicula}.
pollen count	0.
	syl	pol+len count
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the pollen present in the air over a 24-hour period, often published to enable sufferers from hay fever to predict the severity of their attacks.
pollen tube	0.
	syl	pol+len tube
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow tubular outgrowth that develops from a pollen grain after pollination, grows down the style to the ovule, and conveys male gametes to the egg cell.
pollex	ety	C19: from Latin: thumb, big toe
pollices	infl
	head	pollex
	syl	pol+li+ces
	pron	<-li2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pollex	0.
	syl	pol+lex
	pron	<1poleks>
	pos	n.
	def	the first digit of the forelimb of amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, such as the thumb of man and other primates.
pollical	sub
	head	pollex
	syl	pol+li+cal
	pron	<1polikL>
	pos	adj.
pollenate	alt
	head	pollinate
	or	pollinate
	syl	pol+le:nate
	pron	<1poli2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pollinate	0.
	or	pollenate
	syl	pol+li+nate
	pron	<1poli2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer pollen from the anthers to the stigma of (a flower).
pollination	sub
	head	pollinate
	or	pollenation
	syl	pol+li+1na+tion
	pos	n.
pollenation	sub
	head	pollinate
	or	pollination
	syl	pol+le:1na+tion
	pos	n.
pollinator	sub
	head	pollinate
	or	pollenator
	syl	pol+li+2na+tor
	pos	n.
pollenator	sub
	head	pollinate
	or	pollinator
	syl	pol+le:2na+tor
	pos	n.
polleniferous	alt
	head	polliniferous
	or	polliniferous
	syl	pol+le:nif+er+ous
	pron	<2poli1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
polliniferous	1.
	or	polleniferous
	syl	pol+li+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2poli1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing pollen.
	exam	1	polliniferous plants.
polliniferous	2.
	or	polleniferous
	syl	pol+li+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2poli1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	specialized for carrying pollen.
	exam	1	the polliniferous legs of bees.
pollinium	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7pollen 
polliniia	infl
	head	pollinium
	syl	pol+lin+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pollinium	0.
	syl	pol+lin+i:um
	pron	<p*1lini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of cohering pollen grains, produced by plants such as orchids and trans?!ported as a whole during pollination.
pollenosis	alt
	head	pollinosis
	or	pollinosis
	syl	pol+len:o+sis
	pron	<2poli1n*usis>
	pos	n.
pollinosis	0.
	or	pollenosis
	syl	pol+lin:o+sis
	pron	<2poli1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a technical name for {hay fever}.
polliwog	ety	C15 polwygle; see #7poll, wiggle 
pollywog	alt
	head	polliwog
	or	polliwog
	syl	pol+ly+wog
	pron	<1poli2wog>
	pos	n.
polliwog	1.
	or	pollywog
	syl	pol+li+wog
	pron	<1poli2wog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sailor who has not crossed the equator. Compare {shellback}.
polliwog	2.
	or	pollywog
	syl	pol+li+wog
	pron	<1poli2wog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	another name for {tadpole}.
Pollock	1.
	syl	Pol:lock
	pron	<1pol*k>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.er@.ick}. 1845-1937, English legal scholar: with Maitland, he wrote (1895).
Jackson	2.
	head	Pollock
	syl	Jack:son.
	def	1912-56, U.S. abstract expressionist painter; chief exponent of action paint?!ing in the U.S.
pollster	0.
	syl	poll+ster
	pron	<1p*ulst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who conducts opinion polls.
poll tax	0.
	syl	poll tax
	pos	n.
	def	a tax levied as a prerequisite for voting.
pollucite	ety	C19: from Latin polluc-, stem of Pollux + -#7ite %1; originally called pollux, alluding to Castor and Pollux, since it was associated with another mineral called castor or castorite 
pollucite	0.
	syl	pol+lu+cite
	pron	<1polju2sIt>, <p*1lu:2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless rare mineral consisting of a hydrated caesium aluminium silicate, often containing some rubidium. It occurs in coarse granite, esp. in Manitoba, and is an important source of caesium. Formula: CsAlSi\2O\6.@F1/2*#800641 H\2O.
pollutant	0.
	syl	pol+lu+tant
	pron	<p*1lu:tNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that pollutes, esp. a chemical or similar substance that is produced as a waste product of an industrial process.
pollute	ety	C14 polute, from Latin polluere to defile
pollute	1.
	syl	pol+lute
	pron	<p*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contaminate, as with poisonous or harmful substances.
pollute	2.
	syl	pol+lute
	pron	<p*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make morally corrupt or impure; sully.
pollute	3.
	syl	pol+lute
	pron	<p*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to desecrate or defile.
polluter	sub
	head	pollute
	syl	pol+1lut+er
	pos	n.
polluted	1.
	syl	pol+lut+ed
	pron	<p*1lu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	made unclean or impure; contaminated.
polluted	2.
	syl	pol+lut+ed
	pron	<p*1lu:tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
Pollux	1.
	syl	Pol:lux
	pron	<1pol*ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Gemini, lying close to the star {Castor}. Visual magnitude: 1.2; spectral type: K0; distance: 35 light years.
Pollux	2.
	syl	Pol:lux
	pron	<1pol*ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Classical myth.
	def	See {Castor and Pollux}.
Pollyanna	ety	C20: after the chief character in Pollyanna (1913), a novel by Eleanor Porter (1868-1920), U.S. writer
Pollyanna	0.
	syl	Pol:ly:an:na
	pron	<2poli1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is constantly or excessively optimistic.
polo	ety	C19: from Balti (dialect of Kashmir): ball, from Tibetan pulu 
polo	1.
	syl	po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a game similar to hockey played on horseback using long-handled mallets ({polo sticks}) and a wooden ball.
polo	2.
	syl	po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar games, such as one played on bicycles.
polo	3.
	syl	po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {water polo}.
polo	4.
	syl	po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {polo neck}.
polo	4.a.
	syl	po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a collar on a garment, worn rolled over to fit closely round the neck.
polo	4.b.
	syl	po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment, esp. a sweater, with such a collar.
Marco	infl
	head	Polo
	syl	Mar:co
	pron	<1ma:k*u>
	pos	n.
Polo	0.
	syl	Po:lo
	pron	<1p*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1254-1324, Venetian merchant, famous for his account of his travels in Asia. After travelling overland to China (1271-75), he spent 17 years serving Kublai Khan before returning to Venice by sea (1292-95).
polonaise	ety	C18: from French danse polonaise Polish dance
polonaise	1.
	syl	pol:o+naise
	pron	<2pol*1nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial marchlike dance in three-four time from Poland.
polonaise	2.
	syl	pol:o+naise
	pron	<2pol*1nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
polonaise	3.
	syl	pol:o+naise
	pron	<2pol*1nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's costume with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to show a decorative underskirt.
polonium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Medieval Latin Pol*_onia Poland; named in honour of the Polish nationality of its discoverer, Marie Curie
polonium	0.
	syl	po+lo+ni:um
	pron	<p*1l*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very rare radioactive element that occurs in trace amounts in uranium ores. The isotope {polonium-210} is produced artificially and is used as a light-weight power source in satellites and to eliminate static electricity in certain industries. Symbol: Po; atomic no.: 84; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%0%9Po: 103 years; valency: 2,4, or 6; melting pt.: 254?%C; boiling pt.: 962?%C.
polonies	infl
	head	polony
	syl	po+lo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polony	0.
	syl	po+lo+ny
	pron	<p*1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {Bologna sausage}.
Pol Pot	0.
	syl	Pol Pot
	pron	<1pol> <1pot>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Cambodian Communist statesman; prime minister of Cambodia (1976; since 1977).
Polska	0.
	syl	Pol+ska
	pron	<1pclska>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Poland}.
Poltava	0.
	syl	Pol+ta+va
	pron	Russian <pal1tav*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR: scene of the victory (1709) of the Russians under Peter the Great over the Swedes under Charles XII. Pop.: 263000 (1975 est.).
poltergeist	ety	C19: from German, from poltern to be noisy+ Geist #7ghost 
poltergeist	0.
	syl	pol+ter+geist
	pron	<1polt*2gIst>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit believed to manifest its presence by rappings and other noises and also by acts of mischief, such as throwing furniture about.
poltroon	ety	C16: from Old French poultron, from Old Italian poltrone lazy good-for-nothing, apparently from poltr*_ire to lie indolently in bed, from poltro bed
poltroon	1.
	syl	pol+troon
	pron	<pol1tru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an abject or contemptible coward.
poltroon	2.
	syl	pol+troon
	pron	<pol1tru:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {cowardly}.
polys	infl
	head	poly
	syl	pol:ys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poly	0.
	syl	pol:y
	pron	<1poli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {polytechnic}.
poly-	ety	from Greek polus much, many; related to Old English fela many
poly-	0.
	syl	pol:y-
	exam	1	combining form.
poly-	1.
	syl	pol:y-
	def	more than one; many or much.
	exam	1	polyhedron.
poly-	2.
	syl	pol:y-
	def	having an excessive or abnormal number or amount.
	exam	1	polycythaemia.
polyadelphous	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7poly -#7+ -adelphous from Greek adelphos brother
polyadelphous	1.
	syl	pol:y:a+del+phous
	pron	<2poli*1delf*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stamens
	def	having united filaments so that they are arranged in three or more groups.
polyadelphous	2.
	syl	pol:y:a+del+phous
	pron	<2poli*1delf*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having polyadelphous stamens.
polyamide	0.
	syl	pol:y+am+ide
	pron	<2poli1@mId>, <-mid>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of synthetic polymeric materials containing recurring -CONH- groups. See also {nylon}.
polyandry	ety	C18: from Greek poluandria, from #7poly -#7+ -andria from an*_er man
polyandry	1.
	syl	pol:y+an+dry
	pron	<1poli2@ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or condition of being married to more than one husband at the same time. Compare {polygamy}.
polyandry	2.
	syl	pol:y+an+dry
	pron	<1poli2@ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice in animals of a female mating with more than one male during one breeding season.
polyandry	3.
	syl	pol:y+an+dry
	pron	<1poli2@ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in flowers of having a large indefinite number of stamens.
polyandry	xref
	syl	pol:y+an+dry
	pron	<1poli2@ndri>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare (for senses 2 and 3) {polygyny}.
polyandrous	sub
	head	polyandry
	syl	pol:y+1an+drous
	pos	adj.
polyanthus	ety	C18: New Latin, Greek: having many flowers
polyanthuses	infl
	head	polyanthus
	syl	pol:y+an+thus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polyanthus	1.
	syl	pol:y+an+thus
	pron	<2poli1@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several hybrid garden primroses, esp. which has brightly coloured flowers.
polyanthus narcissus	2.
	head	polyanthus
	syl	polyanthus narcissus.
	def	a Eurasian amaryllidaceous plant, having clusters of small yellow or white fragrant flowers.
polyatomic	0.
	syl	pol:y+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2poli*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a molecule
	def	containing more than two atoms.
polybasic	0.
	syl	pol:y+ba+sic
	pron	<2poli1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an acid
	def	having two or more replaceable hydrogen atoms per molecule.
polybasite	0.
	syl	pol:y+ba+site
	pron	<2poli1bAsIt>, <p*1lib*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey to black metallic mineral consisting of a sulphide of silver, antimony, and copper in the form of platelike monoclinic crystals. It occurs in veins of silver ore. Formula: (Ag,Cu)\1\6Sb\2S\1\1.
Polybius	0.
	syl	Po:lyb:i:us
	pron	<p*u1libi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??205-??123 #7b.c., Greek historian. Under the patronage of Scipio the Younger, he wrote in 40 books a history of Rome from 264 #7b.c. to 146 #7b.c.
Saint	infl
	head	Polycarp
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Polycarp	0.
	syl	Pol:y:carp
	pron	<1poli2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	??69-??155 #7a.d., Christian martyr and bishop of Smyrna, noted for his letter to the church at Philippi. Feast day: Jan. 26.
polycarpellary	0.
	syl	pol:y+car+pel+lar:y
	pron	<2polika:1pel*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant gynoecium
	def	having or consisting of many carpels.
polycarpous	alt
	head	polycarpic
	or	polycarpic
	syl	pol:y+car+pous
	pos	adj.
polycarpic	0.
	or	polycarpous
	syl	pol:y+car+pic
	pron	<2poli1ka:pik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	able to produce flowers and fruit several times in succession.
polycarpy	sub
	head	polycarpic
	syl	pol:y+2car+py
	pos	n.
polycarpic	alt
	head	polycarpous
	or	polycarpous
	syl	pol:y+car+pic
	pos	adj.
polycarpous	0.
	or	polycarpic
	syl	pol:y+car+pous
	pron	<2poli1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having a gynoecium consisting of many distinct carpels.
polycentrism	0.
	syl	pol:y+cen+trism
	pron	<2poli1sentriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact, principle, or advocacy of the existence of more than one guiding or predominant ideological or political centre in a political system, alliance, etc., in the Communist world today.
polychaete	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek polukhait*_es: having much hair; see #7chaeta 
polychaete	1.
	syl	pol:y+chaete
	pron	<1poli2kEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine annelid worm of the class having a distinct head and paired fleshy appendages (parapodia) that bear bristles (chaetae or setae) and are used in swimming: includes the lugworms, ragworms, and sea mice.
polychaete	2.
	syl	pol:y+chaete
	pron	<1poli2kEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class
polychasium	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7poly -#7+ -chasium as in #7dichasium 
polychasia	infl
	head	polychasium
	syl	pol:y+cha+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polychasium	0.
	syl	pol:y+cha+si:um
	pron	<2poli1kAzi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cymose inflorescence in which three or more branches arise from each node.
polychromic	infl
	head	polychromatic
	or	polychromous
	syl	pol:y+chro+mic
	pron	<2poli1kr*umik>
	pos	adj.
polychromous	infl
	head	polychromatic
	or	polychromic
	syl	pol:y+chro+mous
	pos	adj.
polychromatic	1.
	syl	pol:y+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2polikr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having various or changing colours.
polychromatic	2.
	syl	pol:y+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2polikr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of light or other electromagnetic radiation
	def	containing radiation with more than one wavelength.
polychromatism	sub
	head	polychromatic
	syl	pol:y+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<2poli1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
polychrome	1.
	syl	pol:y+chrome
	pron	<1poli2kr*um>
	pos	adj.
	def	having various or changing colours; polychromatic.
polychrome	2.
	syl	pol:y+chrome
	pron	<1poli2kr*um>
	pos	adj.
	def	made with or decorated in various colours.
polychrome	3.
	syl	pol:y+chrome
	pron	<1poli2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art or artefact in many colours.
polychromy	0.
	syl	pol:y+chro+my
	pron	<1poli2kr*umi>
	pos	n.
	def	decoration in many colours, esp. in architecture or sculpture.
polyclinic	0.
	syl	pol:y+clin+ic
	pron	<2poli1klinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hospital or clinic able to treat a wide variety of diseases: general hospital.
Polycleitus	infl
	head	Polyclitus
	or	Polycletus
	syl	Pol:y:clei:tus
	pron	<2poli1klIt*s>
	pos	n.
Polycletus	infl
	head	Polyclitus
	or	Polycleitus
	syl	Pol:y:cle:tus
	pron	<2poli1klEt*s>
	pos	n.
Polyclitus	0.
	syl	Pol:y:cli:tus
	pron	<2poli1klIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	5th century #7b.c. Greek sculptor, noted particularly for his idealized bronze sculptures of the male nude, such as the
polyconic projection	0.
	syl	pol:y+con+ic pro+jec+tion
	pron	<2poli1konik>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of conic projection in which the parallels are not concentric and all meridians except the central one are curved lines. It is neither equal-area nor conformal, but is suitable for maps of areas or countries of great longitudinal extent.
polycotyledon	0.
	syl	pol:y+cot:y+le:don
	pron	<2poli2koti1lEdN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants, esp. gymnosperms, that have or appear to have more than two cotyledons.
polycotyledonous	sub
	head	polycotyledon
	syl	pol:y+2cot:y+1le:don+ous
	pos	adj.
Polycrates	0.
	syl	Po:lyc:ra:tes
	pron	<p*1likr*2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??522 #7b.c., Greek tyrant of Samos, who was crucified by a Persian satrap.
polycrystal	0.
	syl	pol:y+crys+tal
	pron	<1poli2kristL>
	pos	n.
	def	an object composed of randomly orient crystals, formed by rapid solidification.
polycyclic	1.
	syl	pol:y+cy+clic
	pron	<2poli1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a molecule or compound
	def	containing or having molecules that contain two or more closed rings of atoms.
polycyclic	2.
	syl	pol:y+cy+clic
	pron	<2poli1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having two or more rings or whorls.
	exam	1	polycyclic shells;
	exam	2	a polycyclic stele.
polycyclic	3.
	syl	pol:y+cy+clic
	pron	<2poli1sIklik>
	pos	n.
	def	a polycyclic compound.
	exam	1	anthracene is a polycyclic.
polycythemia	ety	C19: from #7poly -#7+cyto -#7+ -#7haemia 
polycythemia	0.
	syl	pol:y+cy+the:mi:a
	pron	<2polisI1TEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal condition of the blood characterized by an increase in the number of red blood cells.
polydactyl	1.
	syl	pol:y+dac+tyl
	pron	<2poli1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of man and other vertebrates
	def	having more than the normal number of digits.
polydactyl	2.
	syl	pol:y+dac+tyl
	pron	<2poli1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a human or other vertebrate having more than the normal number of digits.
polydemic	ety	C20: from #7poly -#7+endemic 
polydemic	0.
	syl	pol:y+dem+ic
	pron	<2poli1demik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecology, rare.
	def	growing in or inhabiting more than two regions.
Polydeuces	0.
	syl	Pol:y:deu:ces
	pron	<2poli1dju:sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek name of {Pollux}. See {Castor and Pollux}.
polydipsia	ety	C18: New Latin, from #7poly -#7+ -dipsia, from Greek dipsa thirst
polydipsia	0.
	syl	pol:y+dip+si:a
	pron	<2poli1dipsi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	excessive thirst.
polydipsic	sub
	head	polydipsia
	syl	pol:y+1dip+sic
	pos	adj.
polyembryony	0.
	syl	pol:y+em+bry+o:ny
	pron	<2poli1embri*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of more than one embryo from a single fertilized egg cell: occurs in certain plants and parasitic hymenopterous insects.
polyembryonic	sub
	head	polyembryony
	syl	pol:y+em+bry+on+ic
	pron	<2poli2embri1onik>
	pos	adj.
polyester	0.
	syl	pol:y+es+ter
	pron	<1poli2est*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large class of synthetic materials that are polymers containing recurring -COO- groups: used as plastics, textile fibres, and adhesives.
polyethylene	0.
	syl	pol:y+eth+yl+ene
	pron	<2poli1eTi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {polythene}.
polygala	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek polugalon, from #7poly -#7+ gala milk
polygala	0.
	syl	po+lyg:a+la
	pron	<p*1lig*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant or small shrub of the polygalaceous genus See also {milkwort}.
polygalaceous	0.
	syl	pol:y+ga+la+ceous
	pron	<2polig*1lAS*s>, <p*2lig->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants having flowers with two large outer petal-like sepals, three small sepals, and three to five petals: includes milkwort.
polygamy	ety	C16: via French from Greek polugamia from #7poly -#7+ -#7gamy 
polygamy	1.
	syl	po+lyg:a+my
	pron	<p*1lig*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of being married to more than one woman at the same time. Compare {polyandry}.
polygamy	2.a.
	syl	po+lyg:a+my
	pron	<p*1lig*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having male, female, and hermaphrodite flowers on the same plant.
polygamy	2.b.
	syl	po+lyg:a+my
	pron	<p*1lig*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having these different types of flower on separate plants of the same species.
polygamy	3.
	syl	po+lyg:a+my
	pron	<p*1lig*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice in male animals of having more than one mate during one breeding season.
polygamist	sub
	head	polygamy
	syl	po+1lyg:a+mist
	pos	n.
polygamous	sub
	head	polygamy
	syl	po+1lyg:a+mous
	pos	adj.
polygamously	sub
	head	polygamy
	syl	po+1lyg:a+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
polygene	0.
	syl	pol:y+gene
	pron	<1poli2JEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of genes that each produce a small quantitative effect on a particular characteristic of the phenotype, such as height.
polygenesis	1.
	syl	pol:y+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2poli1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	evolution of a polyphyletic organism or group.
polygenesis	2.
	syl	pol:y+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2poli1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical descent of the different races of man from different ultimate ancestors.
polygenesis	xref
	syl	pol:y+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2poli1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {monogenesis}.
polygenetic	sub
	head	polygenesis
	syl	pol:y+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2poliJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
polygenetically	sub
	head	polygenesis
	syl	pol:y+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polyglot	ety	C17: from Greek polugl*_ottos literally: many-tongued, from #7poly -#7+ gl*_otta tongue
polyglot	1.
	syl	pol:y+glot
	pron	<1poli2glot>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a command of many languages.
polyglot	2.
	syl	pol:y+glot
	pron	<1poli2glot>
	pos	adj.
	def	written in, composed of, or containing many languages.
polyglot	3.
	syl	pol:y+glot
	pron	<1poli2glot>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with a command of many languages.
polyglot	4.
	syl	pol:y+glot
	pron	<1poli2glot>
	pos	n.
	def	a book, esp. a Bible, containing several versions of the same text written in various languages.
polyglot	5.
	syl	pol:y+glot
	pron	<1poli2glot>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture or confusion of languages.
polyglotism	sub
	head	polyglot
	or	polyglottism
	syl	pol:y+2glot+ism
	pos	n.
polyglottism	sub
	head	polyglot
	or	polyglotism
	syl	pol:y+2glot+tism
	pos	n.
Polygnotus	0.
	syl	Pol:yg:no:tus
	pron	<2polig1n*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	5th-century #7b.c. Greek painter: associated with Cimon in rebuilding Athens.
polygon	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek polug*_onon figure with many angles
polygon	0.
	syl	pol:y+gon
	pron	<1poli2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed plane figure consisting of three or more straight sides that connect three or more points (the vertices), none of the sides intersecting. The sum of the interior angles is - 2)#M180?% for sides; the sum of the exterior angles is 360?%. A {regular polygon} has all its sides and angles equal. Specific polygons are named according to the number of sides, such as triangle, pentagon, etc.
polygonal	sub
	head	polygon
	syl	po+lyg:o+nal
	pron	<p*1lig*nL>
	pos	adj.
polygonally	sub
	head	polygon
	syl	po+1lyg:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
polygonaceous	0.
	syl	pol:y+go+na+ceous
	pron	<2polig*1nAS*s>, <p*2lig*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly N temperate family of plants having a sheathing stipule (ocrea) clasping the stem and small inconspicuous flowers: includes dock, sorrel, buckwheat, knotgrass, and rhubarb.
polygonum	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek polugonon knotgrass, from polu- #7poly -#7+ -gonon, from gonu knee
polygonum	0.
	syl	po+lyg:o+num
	pron	<p*1lig*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any polygonaceous plant of the genus having stems with knotlike joints and spikes of small white, green, or pink flowers. See also {knotgrass, bistort, {prince's-feather} (sense 2)}.
polygraph	ety	C18: from Greek polugraphos writing copiously
polygraph	1.
	syl	pol:y+graph
	pron	<1poli2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for the simultaneous electrical or mechanical recording of several involuntary physiological activities, including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration, and perspiration, used esp. as a lie detector.
polygraph	2.
	syl	pol:y+graph
	pron	<1poli2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing copies of written, printed, or drawn matter.
polygraphic	sub
	head	polygraph
	syl	pol:y+graph+ic
	pron	<2poli1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
polygraphically	sub
	head	polygraph
	syl	pol:y+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polygyny	ety	C18: from #7poly -#7+ -gyny, from Greek gun*_e a woman
polygyny	1.
	syl	po+lyg:y+ny
	pron	<p*1liJ*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice in animals of a male mating with more than one female during one breeding season.
polygyny	2.
	syl	po+lyg:y+ny
	pron	<p*1liJ*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in flowers of having many styles.
polygyny	xref
	syl	po+lyg:y+ny
	pron	<p*1liJ*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {polyandry}.
polygynist	sub
	head	polygyny
	syl	po+1lyg:y+nist
	pos	n.
polygynous	sub
	head	polygyny
	syl	po+1lyg:y+nous
	pos	adj.
polyhedral angle	0.
	syl	pol:y+he+dral an+gle
	pron	<2poli1hEdr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric configuration formed by the intersection of three or more planes, such as the faces of a polyhedron, that have a common vertex. See also {solid angle}.
polyhedron	ety	C16: from Greek poluedron, from #7poly -#7+ hedron side, base
polyhedrons	infl
	head	polyhedron
	or	polyhedra
	syl	pol:y+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polyhedra	infl
	head	polyhedron
	or	polyhedrons
	syl	pol:y+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polyhedron	0.
	syl	pol:y+he+dron
	pron	<2poli1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure consisting of four or more plane faces (all polygons), pairs of which meet along an edge, three or more edges meeting at a vertex. In a {regular polyhedron} all the faces are identical regular polygons making equal angles with each other. Specific polyhedrons are named according to the number of faces, such as tetrahedron, icosahedron, etc.
polyhedral	sub
	head	polyhedron
	syl	pol:y+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
polyhydric	0.
	syl	pol:y+hy+dric
	pron	<2poli1hIdrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {polyhydroxy}, esp. when applied to alcohols.
polyhydroxy	0.
	syl	pol:y+hy+drox:y
	pron	<2polihI1droksi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	containing two or more hydroxyl groups per molecule. Also: {polyhydric}.
Polyhymnia	ety	Latin, from Greek Polumnia full of songs; see #7poly -#7, hymn 
Polyhymnia	0.
	syl	Pol:y:hym:ni:a
	pron	<2poli1himni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of singing, mime, and sacred dance.
polyisoprene	0.
	syl	pol:y+i:so+prene
	pron	<2poli1Is*2prEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various polymeric forms of isoprene, occurring in rubbers.
polymath	ety	C17: from Greek polumath*_es having much knowledge
polymath	0.
	syl	pol:y+math
	pron	<1poli2m@T>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of great and varied learning.
polymathic	sub
	head	polymath
	syl	pol:y+1math+ic
	pos	adj.
polymer	0.
	syl	pol:y+mer
	pron	<1polim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a naturally occurring or synthetic compound, such as starch or Perspex, that has large molecules made up of many relatively simple repeated units. Com?!pare {copolymer}.
polymerism	sub
	head	polymer
	syl	po+lym+er+ism
	pron	<p*1lim*2riz*m>, <1polim*->
	pos	n.
polymeric	ety	C19: from Greek polumer*_es having many parts
polymeric	0.
	syl	pol:y+mer+ic
	pron	<2poli1merik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or being a polymer.
	exam	1	a polymeric compound.
polymerization	0.
	syl	po+lym+er:i+za+tion
	pron	<p*2lim*rI1zAS*n>, <2polim*rI->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of forming a polymer or copolymer, esp. a chemical reaction in which a polymer is formed.
polymerise	alt
	head	polymerize
	or	polymerize
	syl	pol:y+mer+ise
	pron	<1polim*2rIz>, <p*1lim*->
	pos	vb.
polymerize	0.
	or	polymerise
	syl	pol:y+mer+ize
	pron	<1polim*2rIz>, <p*1lim*->
	pos	vb.
	def	to react or cause to react to form a polymer.
polymerous	1.
	syl	po+lym+er+ous
	pron	<p*1lim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having the petals, sepals, and other parts arranged in whorls of many parts.
polymerous	2.
	syl	po+lym+er+ous
	pron	<p*1lim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or being composed of many parts.
polymorph	ety	C19: from Greek polumorphos having many forms
polymorph	1.
	syl	pol:y+morph
	pron	<1poli2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a species of animal or plant that exhibits polymorphism.
polymorph	2.
	syl	pol:y+morph
	pron	<1poli2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the crystalline forms of a chemical compound that exhibits polymorphism.
polymorph	3.
	syl	pol:y+morph
	pron	<1poli2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {polymorphonuclear leucocyte}. a common type of white blood cell that has a lobed nucleus and granular cytoplasm and functions as a phagocyte.
polymorphism	1.a.
	syl	pol:y+mor+phism
	pron	<2poli1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occurrence of more than one form of individual in a single species within an interbreeding population.
polymorphism	1.b.
	syl	pol:y+mor+phism
	pron	<2poli1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the occurrence of more than one form in the individual polyps of a coelenterate colony.
polymorphism	2.
	syl	pol:y+mor+phism
	pron	<2poli1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the existence or formation of different types of crystal of the same chemical compound.
polymorphonuclear	0.
	syl	pol:y+mor+pho+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2poli2mc:f*u1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leucocyte
	def	having a lobed or segmented nucleus. See also {{polymorph} (sense 3)}.
polymorphic	alt
	head	polymorphous
	or	polymorphous
	syl	pol:y+mor+phic
	pos	adj.
polymorphous	1.
	or	polymorphic
	syl	pol:y+mor+phous
	pron	<2poli1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having, taking, or passing through many different forms or stages.
polymorphous	2.
	or	polymorphic
	syl	pol:y+mor+phous
	pron	<2poli1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	exhibiting polymorphism.
polymorphous	3.
	or	polymorphic
	syl	pol:y+mor+phous
	pron	<2poli1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal or plant
	def	displaying or undergoing polymorphism.
polymyxin	ety	C20: from New Latin Bacillus polymyxa; see #7poly -#7, myxo -#7, -#7in 
polymyxin	0.
	syl	pol:y+myx+in
	pron	<2poli1miksin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several toxic polypeptide antibiotics active against Gram-negative bacteria, obtained from the soil bacterium
Polynesia	0.
	syl	Pol:y+ne:sia
	pron	<2poli1nEZ*>, <-Zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three divisions of islands in the Pacific, the others being Melanesia and Micronesia: includes Samoa, Society, Marquesas, Mangareva, Tuamotu, Cook, and Tubuai Islands, and Tonga.
Polynesian	1.
	syl	Pol:y+ne:sian
	pron	<2poli1nEZ*n>, <-Zi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Polynesia, its people, or any of their languages.
Polynesian	2.
	syl	Pol:y+ne:sian
	pron	<2poli1nEZ*n>, <-Zi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people that inhabit Polynesia, generally of Caucasoid features with light skin and wavy hair.
Polynesian	3.
	syl	Pol:y+ne:sian
	pron	<2poli1nEZ*n>, <-Zi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Malayo-Polynesian family of languages, including Maori and Hawaiian and a number of other closely related languages of the S and central Pacific.
polyneuritis	0.
	syl	pol:y+neu+ri+tis
	pron	<2polinju1rItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of many nerves at the same time.
Polynices	0.
	syl	Pol:y:ni:ces
	pron	<2poli1nIsEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Oedipus and Jocasta, for whom the Seven Against Thebes sought to regain Thebes. He and his brother Eteocles killed each other in single combat before its walls.
polynomial	1.
	syl	pol:y+no+mi:al
	pron	<2poli1n*umi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or referring to two or more names or terms.
polynomial	2.a.
	syl	pol:y+no+mi:al
	pron	<2poli1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical expression consisting of a sum of terms each of which is the product of a constant and one or more variables raised to a positive or zero integral power. For one variable, the general form is given by.
	exam	1	a
polynomial	2.b.
	syl	pol:y+no+mi:al
	pron	<2poli1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {multinomial}. any mathematical expression consisting of the sum of a number of terms.
polynomial	3.
	syl	pol:y+no+mi:al
	pron	<2poli1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic name consisting of more than two terms, such as in which designates the subspecies.
polynucleate	alt
	head	polynuclear
	or	polynuclear
	syl	pol:y+nu+cle:ate
	pos	adj.
polynuclear	0.
	or	polynucleate
	syl	pol:y+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2poli1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many nuclei; multinuclear.
polynucleotide	0.
	syl	pol:y+nu+cle:o+tide
	pron	<2poli1nju:kli*2tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a molecular chain of nucleotides chemically bonded by a series of ester linkages between the phosphoryl group of one nucleotide and the hydroxyl group of the sugar in the adjacent nucleotide. Nucleic acids consist of long chains of polynucleotides.
polynya	ety	C19: from Russian, from poly open, hollowed-out
polynya	0.
	syl	po+lyn+ya
	pron	<1pol*n2ja:>
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of open water surrounded by ice, esp. near the mouths of large rivers, in arctic seas.
polyonymous	0.
	syl	pol:y+on:y+mous
	pron	<2poli1onim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or known by several different names.
polyp	ety	C16 polip, from French polype nasal polyp, from Latin p*_olypus sea animal, nasal polyp, from Greek polupous having many feet
polyp	1.
	syl	pol+yp
	pron	<1polip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	one of the two forms of individual that occur in coelenterates. It usually has a hollow cylindrical body with a ring of tentacles around the mouth. Compare {{medusa} (sense 2)}.
polyp	2.
	syl	pol+yp
	pron	<1polip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {polypus}. a small vascularized growth arising from the surface of a mucous membrane, having a rounded base or a stalklike projection.
polypous	sub
	head	polyp
	or	polypoid
	syl	pol+yp+ous
	pos	adj.
polypoid	sub
	head	polyp
	or	polypous
	syl	pol+yp+oid
	pos	adj.
polypary	ety	C18: from New Latin polyp*_arium; see #7polyp 
polyparium	alt
	head	polypary
	or	polypary
	syl	pol:y+par+i:um
	pron	<2poli1pe*ri*m>
	pos	n.
polyparies	infl
	head	polypary
	or	polyparia
	syl	pol:y+par:ies
	pron	<-1pe*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polyparia	infl
	head	polypary
	or	polyparies
	syl	pol:y+par:i:a
	pron	<-1pe*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polypary	0.
	or	polyparium
	syl	pol:y+par:y
	pron	<1polip*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the common base and connect?!ing tissue of a colony of coelenterate polyps, esp. coral.
polypeptide	0.
	syl	pol:y+pep+tide
	pron	<2poli1peptId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of relatively short-chained proteins consisting of several amino acids linked by peptide bonds. See also {peptide}.
polypetalous	0.
	syl	pol:y+pet+al+ous
	pron	<2poli1pet*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having many distinct or separate petals. Compare {gamopetalous}.
polyphagia	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek, from poluphagos eating much; see #7poly -#7, -#7phagous  &- po+lyph@.a+gous (p$$#!l$If$$g$$s) adj.
polyphagia	1.a.
	syl	pol:y+pha+gia
	pron	<2poli1fAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal desire to consume excessive amounts of food, esp. as the result of a neurological disorder.
polyphagia	1.b.
	syl	pol:y+pha+gia
	pron	<2poli1fAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an insatiable appetite.
polyphagia	2.
	syl	pol:y+pha+gia
	pron	<2poli1fAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the habit of certain animals, esp. certain insects, of feeding on many different types of food.
polyphase	1.
	syl	pol:y+phase
	pron	<1poli2fAz>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {multiphase}. (of an electrical system, circuit, or device) having, generating, or using two or more alternating voltages of the same frequency, the phases of which are cyclically displaced by fractions of a period. See also {single-phase, two-phase, three-phase}.
polyphase	2.
	syl	pol:y+phase
	pron	<1poli2fAz>
	pos	adj.
	def	having more than one phase.
Polyphemus	0.
	syl	Pol:y:phe:mus
	pron	<2poli1fEm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a cyclops who imprisoned Odysseus and his companions in his cave. To effect his escape, Odysseus blinded him.
polyphone	0.
	syl	pol:y+phone
	pron	<1poli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter or character having more than one phonetic value, such as English pronounced (k) before or or (s) before or
polyphonic	1.
	syl	pol:y+phon+ic
	pron	<2poli1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	composed of relatively independent melodic lines or parts; contrapuntal.
polyphonic	2.
	syl	pol:y+phon+ic
	pron	<2poli1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	many-voiced.
polyphonic	3.
	syl	pol:y+phon+ic
	pron	<2poli1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a polyphone.
polyphonically	sub
	head	polyphonic
	syl	pol:y+1phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polyphonic prose	0.
	syl	pol:y+phon+ic prose
	pos	n.
	def	a rhythmically free prose employing poetic devices, such as assonance and alliteration.
polyphony	ety	C19: from Greek poluph*_onia diversity of tones, from #7poly -#7+ ph*_on*_e speech, sound
polyphonies	infl
	head	polyphony
	syl	po+lyph:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polyphony	1.
	syl	po+lyph:o+ny
	pron	<p*1lif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	polyphonic style of composition or a piece of music utilizing it.
polyphony	2.
	syl	po+lyph:o+ny
	pron	<p*1lif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of polyphones in a writing system.
polyphonous	sub
	head	polyphony
	syl	po+1lyph:o+nous
	pos	adj.
polyphonously	sub
	head	polyphony
	syl	po+1lyph:o+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
polyphosphoric acid	1.
	syl	pol:y+phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pron	<2polifos1forik>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a series of oxyacids of phosphorus with the general formula H \+\2P O\3 \+\1. The first member is pyrophosphoric acid =2) and the series includes the highly polymeric metaphosphoric acid. The higher acids exist in an equilibrium mixture.
polyphosphoric acid	2.
	syl	pol:y+phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pron	<2polifos1forik>
	pos	n.
	def	a glassy or liquid mixture of orthophosphoric and polyphosphoric acids: used industrially as a dehydrating agent, catalyst, and oxidizing agent.
polyphyletic	ety	C19: from #7poly -#7+phyletic 
polyphyletic	0.
	syl	pol:y+phy+let+ic
	pron	<2polifI1letik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	relating to or characterized by descent from more than one ancestral group of animals or plants.
polyphyletically	sub
	head	polyphyletic
	syl	pol:y+phy+1let:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polyphyodont	0.
	syl	pol:y+phy:o+dont
	pron	<2poli1fI*u2dont>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many successive sets of teeth, as fishes and other lower vertebrates. Compare {diphyodont}.
polyploid	1.
	syl	pol:y+ploid
	pron	<1poli2plcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cells, organisms, etc.
	def	having more than twice the basic (haploid) number of chromosomes.
polyploid	2.
	syl	pol:y+ploid
	pron	<1poli2plcid>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or cell of this type.
polyploidal	sub
	head	polyploid
	or	polyploidic
	syl	pol:y+1ploi+dal
	pos	adj.
polyploidic	sub
	head	polyploid
	or	polyploidal
	syl	pol:y+1ploi+dic
	pos	adj.
polyploidy	sub
	head	polyploid
	syl	pol:y+2ploi+dy
	pos	n.
polypod	1.
	syl	pol:y+pod
	pron	<1poli2pod>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of insect larvae
	def	having many legs or similar appendages.
polypod	2.
	syl	pol:y+pod
	pron	<1poli2pod>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an animal of this type.
polypody	ety	C15: from Latin polypodium, from Greek, from #7poly -#7+ pous foot
polypodies	infl
	head	polypody
	syl	pol:y+po+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polypody	0.
	syl	pol:y+po+dy
	pron	<1poli2p*udi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ferns of the genus esp. having deeply divided leaves and round naked sori: family
polypoid	1.
	syl	pol:y+poid
	pron	<1poli2pcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a polyp.
polypoid	2.
	syl	pol:y+poid
	pron	<1poli2pcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a coelenterate
	def	having the body in the form of a polyp.
polypropylene	0.
	syl	pol:y+pro+pyl+ene
	pron	<2poli1pr*upi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tough flexible synthetic thermoplastic materials made by polymerizing propylene and used for making moulded articles, laminates, bottles, pipes, and fibres for ropes, bristles, upholstery, and carpets.
polyprotodont	0.
	syl	pol:y+pro+to+dont
	pron	<2poli1pr*ut*u2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any marsupial of the group characterized by four or more upper incisor teeth on each side of the jaw: includes the opossums and bandicoots. Compare {diprotodont}.
polyptych	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek poluptuchon something folded many times, from #7poly -#7+ ptuch*_e a fold
polyptych	0.
	syl	pol+yp+tych
	pron	<1poliptik>
	pos	n.
	def	an altarpiece consisting of more than three panels, set with paintings or carvings, and usually hinged for folding. Compare {diptych, triptych}.
polypus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: #7polyp 
polypi	infl
	head	polypus
	syl	pol:y+pi
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polypus	0.
	syl	pol:y+pus
	pron	<1polip*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another word for {polyp} (sense 2).
polyrhythm	0.
	syl	pol:y+rhythm
	pron	<1poli2ri@d*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a style of composition in which each part exhibits different rhythms.
polyrhythmic	sub
	head	polyrhythm
	syl	pol:y+1rhyth+mic
	pos	adj.
polysaccharose	alt
	head	polysaccharide
	or	polysaccharide
	syl	pol:y+sac+cha+rose
	pron	<2poli1s@k*2r*uz>, <-2r*us>
	pos	n.
polysaccharide	0.
	or	polysaccharose
	syl	pol:y+sac+cha+ride
	pron	<2poli1s@k*2rId>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain linked monosaccharide units: includes starch, inulin, and cellulose. General formula: (C\6H\1\0O\5)\n. See also {oligosaccharide}.
polysemy	ety	C20: from New Latin polys*_emia, from Greek polus*_emos having many meanings, from #7poly -#7+ s*_ema a sign
polysemy	0.
	syl	pol:y+se:my
	pron	<2poli1sEmi>, <p*1lis*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	ambiguity of individual words. Compare {monosemy}.
polysemous	sub
	head	polysemy
	syl	pol:y+1se:mous
	pos	adj.
polysepalous	0.
	syl	pol:y+sep+al+ous
	pron	<2poli1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having distinct separate sepals. Compare {gamosepalous}.
polysomic	0.
	syl	pol:y+so+mic
	pron	<2poli1s*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a basically diploid chromosome complement, in which some but not all the chromosomes are represented more than twice.
polystyrene	0.
	syl	pol:y+sty+rene
	pron	<2poli1stIrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic thermoplastic material obtained by polymerizing styrene; used as a white rigid foam ({expanded polystyrene}) for insulating and packing and as a glasslike material in light fittings and water tanks.
polysulphide	0.
	syl	pol:y+sul+phide
	pron	<2poli1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	any sulphide of a metal containing divalent anions in which there are chains of sulphur atoms, as in the polysulphides of sodium, Na\2S\2, Na\2S\3, Na\2S\4, etc.
polysyllable	0.
	syl	pol:y+syl+la+ble
	pron	<1poli2silibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word consisting of more than two syllables.
polysyllabic	sub
	head	polysyllable
	or	polysyllabical
	syl	pol:y+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2polisi1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
polysyllabical	sub
	head	polysyllable
	or	polysyllabic
	syl	pol:y+syl+1lab:i+cal
	pos	adj.
polysyllabically	sub
	head	polysyllable
	syl	pol:y+syl+1lab:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polysyllogism	0.
	syl	pol:y+syl+lo+gism
	pron	<2poli1sil*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain of syllogisms in which the conclusion of one syllogism serves as a premiss for the next.
polysyndeton	ety	C16: #7poly -#7+ -syndeton, from Greek sundetos bound together
polysyndeton	1.
	syl	pol:y+syn+de:ton
	pron	<2poli1sindit*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the use of several conjunctions in close succession, esp. where some might be omitted, as in
polysyndeton	2.
	syl	pol:y+syn+de:ton
	pron	<2poli1sindit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {syndesis}. a sentence containing more than two coordinate clauses.
polysynthetic	0.
	syl	pol:y+syn+thet+ic
	pron	<2polisin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting languages, such as Eskimo, in which the meanings of whole phrases or clauses are expressed in a single word. Compare {{synthetic} (sense 3)}, {{analytic} (sense 3)}, {{agglutinative} (sense 2)}.
polysynthesis	sub
	head	polysynthetic
	syl	pol:y+syn+the+sis
	pron	<2poli1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
polysynthesism	sub
	head	polysynthetic
	syl	pol:y+1syn+the+sism
	pos	n.
polysynthetically	sub
	head	polysynthetic
	syl	pol:y+syn+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polytechnic	1.
	syl	pol:y+tech+nic
	pron	<2poli1teknik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a college offering advanced full- and part-time courses in many fields at and below degree standard.
polytechnic	2.
	syl	pol:y+tech+nic
	pron	<2poli1teknik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to technical instruction and training.
polytetrafluoroethylene	0.
	syl	pol:y+tet+ra+flu:o+ro+eth:y+lene
	pron	<2poli2tetr*2flu*r*u1eTi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white thermoplastic material with a waxy texture, made by polymerizing tetrafluoroethylene. It is nonflammable, resists chemical action and radiation, and has a high electrical resistance and an extremely low coefficient of friction. It is used for making gaskets, hoses, insulators, bearings, and for coating metal surfaces in chemical plants and in nonstick cooking vessels. Abbrev.: {PTFE}. Also called (trademark): {Teflon}.
polytheism	0.
	syl	pol:y+the:ism
	pron	<1poliTE2iz*m>, <2poli1TEiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship of or belief in more than one god.
polytheist	sub
	head	polytheism
	syl	pol:y+2the:ist
	pos	n.
polytheistic	sub
	head	polytheism
	syl	pol:y+the:1is+tic
	pos	adj.
polytheistically	sub
	head	polytheism
	syl	pol:y+the:1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
polythene	0.
	syl	pol:y+thene
	pron	<1poli2TEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of various light thermoplastic materials made from ethylene with properties depending on the molecular weight of the polymer. The common forms are a waxy flexible plastic ({low-density polythene}) and a tougher rigid more crystalline from ({high-density polythene}) . Polythene is used for packaging, moulded articles, pipes and tubing, insulation, textiles, and coatings on metal. Also called (esp. U.S.): {polyethylene}.
polytonalism	alt
	head	polytonality
	or	polytonality
	syl	pol:y+to+nal+ism
	pos	n.
polytonality	0.
	or	polytonalism
	syl	pol:y+to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<2polit*u1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the simultaneous use of more than two different keys or tonalities.
polytonal	sub
	head	polytonality
	syl	pol:y+1to+nal
	pos	adj.
polytonally	sub
	head	polytonality
	syl	pol:y+1to+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
polytonalist	sub
	head	polytonality
	syl	pol:y+1to+nal+ist
	pos	n.
polytrophic	0.
	syl	pol:y+troph+ic
	pron	<2poli1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of bacteria
	def	obtaining food from several different organic sources.
polytypical	alt
	head	polytypic
	or	polytypic
	syl	pol:y+typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
polytypic	1.
	or	polytypical
	syl	pol:y+typ+ic
	pron	<2poli1tipik>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in, consisting of, or incorporating several different types or forms.
polytypic	2.
	or	polytypical
	syl	pol:y+typ+ic
	pron	<2poli1tipik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of a taxonomic group
	def	having many subdivisions, esp. (of a species) having many subspecies and geographical races.
polyunsaturated	0.
	syl	pol:y+un+sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<2poli^n1s@Cu2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a class of animal and vegetable fats, the molecules of which consist of long carbon chains with many double bonds. Polyunsaturated compounds are widely used in some margarines and in paints and varnishes.
polyurethan	alt
	head	polyurethane
	or	polyurethane
	syl	pol:y+u:re:than
	pron	<2poli1ju*r*2T@n>
	pos	n.
polyurethane	0.
	or	polyurethan
	syl	pol:y+u:re:thane
	pron	<2poli1ju*r*2$TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a class of synthetic materials made by copolymerizing an isocyanate and a polyhydric alcohol and commonly used as a foam ({polyurethane foam}) for insulation and packing, as fibres and hard inert coatings, and in a flexible form ({polyurethane rubber}) for diaphragms and seals.
polyuria	0.
	syl	pol:y+u:ri:a
	pron	<2poli1ju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol, physiol.
	def	the state or condition of discharging abnormally large quantities of urine, often accompanied by a need to urinate frequently.
polyuric	sub
	head	polyuria
	syl	pol:y+1ur+ic
	pos	adj.
polyvalent	1.
	syl	pol:y+va+lent
	pron	<2poli1vAl*nt>, <p*1liv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having more than one valency.
polyvalent	2.a.
	syl	pol:y+va+lent
	pron	<2poli1vAl*nt>, <p*1liv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	effective against several strains of the same disease-producing microorganism, antigen, or toxin.
polyvalent	2.b.
	syl	pol:y+va+lent
	pron	<2poli1vAl*nt>, <p*1liv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced from cultures containing several strains of the same microorganism.
polyvalency	sub
	head	polyvalent
	syl	pol:y+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
polyvinyl	0.
	syl	pol:y+vi+nyl
	pron	<2poli1vInil>, <-1vInL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	designating a plastic or resin formed by polymerization of a vinyl derivative.
polyvinyl acetate	0.
	syl	pol:y+vi+nyl ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless tasteless resin used in emulsion paints and adhesives and for sealing porous surfaces. Abbrev.: {PVA}.
polyvinyl chloride	0.
	syl	pol:y+vi+nyl chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {PVC}.
polyvinylidene chloride	0.
	syl	pol:y+vi+nyl:i+dene chlo+ride
	pron	<2polivI1nili2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of thermoplastic materials formed by the polymerization of vinylidene chloride: used in packaging and for making pipes and fittings for chemical equipment. Also called: {saran}.
polyvinyl resin	0.
	syl	pol:y+vi+nyl res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of thermoplastic resins that are made by polymerizing or copolymerizing a vinyl compound. The commonest type is PVC.
Polyxena	0.
	syl	Po:lyx:e:na
	pron	<po1liksin*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a daughter of King Priam of Troy, who was sacrificed on the command of Achilles' ghost.
polyzoan	ety	C19: from New Latin, Polyzoa class name, from #7poly -#7+ -zoan, from Greek zoion an animal
polyzoan	0.
	syl	pol:y+zo:an
	pron	<2poli1z*u*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {bryozoan}.
polyzoaria	infl
	head	polyzoarium
	syl	pol:y+zo+ar+i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
polyzoarium	0.
	syl	pol:y+zo+ar+i:um
	pron	<2poliz*u1e*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a colony of bryozoan animals or its supporting skeletal framework.
polyzoarial	sub
	head	polyzoarium
	syl	pol:y+zo+1ar+i:al
	pos	adj.
polyzoic	1.
	syl	pol:y+zo+ic
	pron	<2poli1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	usage	of certain colonial animals
	def	having many zooids or similar polyps.
polyzoic	2.
	syl	pol:y+zo+ic
	pron	<2poli1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	producing or containing many sporozoites.
pom	0.
	syl	pom
	pron	<pom>
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral. n.
	def	short for {pommy}.
pomace	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin p*_om*_acium cider, from Latin p*_omum apple
pomace	1.
	syl	pom+ace
	pron	<1p^mis>
	pos	n.
	def	the pulpy residue of apples or similar fruit after crushing and pressing, as in cider-making.
pomace	2.
	syl	pom+ace
	pron	<1p^mis>
	pos	n.
	def	any pulpy substance left after crushing, mashing, etc.
pomaceous	ety	C18: from New Latin p*_om*_aceus, from Latin p*_omum apple
pomaceous	0.
	syl	po+ma+ceous
	pron	<po1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or bearing pomes, such as the apple, pear, and quince trees.
pomade	ety	C16: from French pommade, from Italian pomato (originally made partly from apples), from Latin p*_omum apple
pomade	1.
	syl	po+made
	pron	<p*1ma:d>, <-1mAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a perfumed oil or ointment put on the hair, as to make it smooth and shiny.
pomade	2.
	syl	po+made
	pron	<p*1ma:d>, <-1mAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put pomade on. {~} Also: {pomatum}.
pomander	ety	C15: from Old French pome d'ambre, from Medieval Latin p*_omum ambrae apple of amber
pomander	1.
	syl	po+man+der
	pron	<p*u1m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of aromatic sub?!stances in a sachet or an orange, formerly carried as scent or as a protection against disease.
pomander	2.
	syl	po+man+der
	pron	<p*u1m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container for such a mixture.
Marques de	infl
	head	Pombal
	syl	Mar:qu*^es de
	pron	<1markeS>, <de>
	pos	n.
Pombal	0.
	syl	Pom:bal
	pron	Portuguese <pom1bal>, <de>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1699-1782, Portuguese statesman, who dominated Portuguese government from 1750 to 1777 and instituted many administrative and economic reforms.
pombe	ety	Swahili
pombe	0.
	syl	pom+be
	pron	<1pcmbe>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	any alcoholic drink.
pome	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin p*_oma apple, pl. (assumed to be sing.) of Latin p*_omum apple
pome	0.
	syl	pome
	pron	<p*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleshy fruit of the apple and related plants, consisting of an enlarged receptacle enclosing the ovary and seeds.
pomegranate	ety	C14: from Old French pome grenate, from Latin p*_omum apple+ grenate, from Latin gr*_an*_atum, from gr*_an*_atus full of seeds
pomegranate	1.
	syl	pom+e:gran+ate
	pron	<1pomi2gr@nit>, <1pom2gr@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian shrub or small tree, cultivated in semitropical regions for its edible fruit: family
pomegranate	2.
	syl	pom+e:gran+ate
	pron	<1pomi2gr@nit>, <1pom2gr@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the many-chambered globular fruit of this tree, which has tough reddish rind, juicy red pulp, and many seeds.
pomelo	ety	C19: from Dutch pompelmoes shaddock, perhaps from pompoen big+Portuguese lim?~ao a lemon
pomelos	infl
	head	pomelo
	syl	pom+e:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pomelo	0.
	syl	pom+e:lo
	pron	<1pomi2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for the {grapefruit} and {shaddock}.
Pomerania	0.
	syl	Pom+er:a+ni:a
	pron	<2pom*1rAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N central Europe, extending along the S coast of the Baltic Sea from Stralsund to the Vistula River: now chiefly in Poland, with a small area in NE East Germany. German name: {Pommern}. Polish name: {Pomorze}.
Pomeranian	1.
	syl	Pom+er:a+ni:an
	pron	<2pom*1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Pomerania or its inhabitants.
Pomeranian	2.
	syl	Pom+er:a+ni:an
	pron	<2pom*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Pomerania, esp. a German.
Pomeranian	3.
	syl	Pom+er:a+ni:an
	pron	<2pom*1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of toy dog with a long thick straight coat, related to the Spitz.
pomfret	ety	C19: from Pomfret, earlier form of P#7ontefract , where the cake was originally made
pomfret-cake	alt
	head	pomfret
	or	pomfret
	syl	pom:fret-cake
	pron	<1p^mfrit>, <pom->
	pos	n.
pomfret	0.
	or	pomfret-cake
	syl	pom+fret
	pron	<1p^mfrit>, <pom->
	pos	n.
	def	a small black rounded confection of liquorice. Also called: {Pontefract cake}.
pomiculture	ety	C19: from Latin p*_omum apple, fruit+#7culture 
pomiculture	0.
	syl	pom:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1pomi2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cultivation of fruit.
pomiferous	ety	C17: from Latin pomifer fruit-bearing
pomiferous	0.
	syl	pom+if+er+ous
	pron	<po1mif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the apple, pear, etc.
	def	producing pomes or pomelike fruits.
pommel	ety	C14: from Old French pomel knob, from Vulgar Latin p*_omellum (unattested) little apple, from Latin p*_omum apple
pommel	1.
	syl	pom+mel
	pron	<1p^m*l>, <1pom->
	pos	n.
	def	the raised part on the front of a saddle.
pommel	2.
	syl	pom+mel
	pron	<1p^m*l>, <1pom->
	pos	n.
	def	a knob at the top of a sword or similar weapon.
pommels	infl
	head	pommel
	or	pommels
	syl	pom+mels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
pommelling	infl
	head	pommel
	or	pommeling
	syl	pom+mel+ling
	pos	vb.
pommelled	infl
	head	pommel
	or	pommeled
	syl	pom+melled
	pos	vb.
pommeling	infl
	head	pommel
	or	pommelling
	syl	pom+mel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
pommeled	infl
	head	pommel
	or	pommelled
	syl	pom+meled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
pommel	3.
	syl	pom+mel
	pron	<1p^m*l>, <1pom->
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {pummel}.
Pommern	0.
	syl	Pom+mern
	pron	<1pcm*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Pomerania}.
pommy	ety	C20: of uncertain origin. Among a number of explanations are: (1) based on a blend of #7immigrant and #7pomegranate (alluding to the red cheeks of English immigrants); (2) from the abbreviation P.O.M.E., Prisoner of Mother England (referring to convicts)
pommies	infl
	head	pommy
	syl	pom+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pommy	0.
	syl	pom+my
	pron	<1pomi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a mildly offensive word used by Australians and New Zealanders for an English person. Sometimes shortened to {pom}.
pomology	ety	C19: from New Latin p*_omologia, from Latin p*_omum apple, fruit
pomology	0.
	syl	pom+ol+o:gy
	pron	<po1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of horticulture that is concerned with the study and cultivation of fruit.
pomological	sub
	head	pomology
	syl	pom:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pom*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pomologically	sub
	head	pomology
	syl	pom:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pomologist	sub
	head	pomology
	syl	pom+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Pomona	H1.0.
	syl	Po+mo+na
	pron	<p*1m*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Mainland} (in the Orkneys).
Pomona	H2.0.
	syl	Po:mo:na
	pron	<p*1m*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of fruit trees.
Pomorze	0.
	syl	Po+mo+rze
	pron	<pc1mcZe>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Pomerania}.
pomp	ety	C14: from Old French pompe, from Latin pompa procession, from Greek pomp*_e; related to Greek pompein to send
pomp	1.
	syl	pomp
	pron	<pomp>
	pos	n.
	def	stately or magnificent display; ceremonial splendour.
pomp	2.
	syl	pomp
	pron	<pomp>
	pos	n.
	def	vain display, esp. of dignity or importance.
pomp	3.
	syl	pomp
	pron	<pomp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a procession or pageant.
pompadour	ety	C18: named after the Marquise de P#7ompadour, who originated it
pompadour	0.
	syl	pom+pa+dour
	pron	<1pomp*2du*>
	pos	n.
	def	an early 18th-century hair style for women, having the front hair arranged over a pad to give it greater height and bulk.
Marquise de	infl
	head	Pompadour
	syl	Mar:quise de
	pos	n.
Pompadour	0.
	syl	Pom:pa:dour
	pron	French <p?~cpa1du:r>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1721-64, mistress of Louis XV of France (1745-64), whom she greatly influenced.
pompano	ety	C19: from Spanish p*'ampano type of fish, of uncertain origin
pompano	infl
	or	pompanos
	syl	pom+pa+no
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pompanos	infl
	head	pompano
	or	pompano
	syl	pom+pa+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pompano	1.
	syl	pom+pa+no
	pron	<1pomp*2n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several deep-bodied carangid food fishes of the genus esp. of American coastal regions of the Atlantic.
pompano	2.
	syl	pom+pa+no
	pron	<1pomp*2n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiny-finned food fish, of North American coastal regions of the Pacific: family (butterfish, etc.).
Pompeii	0.
	syl	Pom+pei:i
	pron	<pom1pAE>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Italy, southeast of Naples: buried by an eruption of Vesuvius (79 #7b.c.) ; excavation of the site, which is extremely well preserved, began in 1748.
Pompeiian	sub
	head	Pompeii
	syl	Pom+pei+ian
	pron	<pom1pA*n>, <-1pE->
	pos	adj. n.
Pompey	H1.0.
	syl	Pom+pey
	pron	<1pompi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Portsmouth}.
Pompey	H2.0.
	syl	Pom:pey
	pron	<1pompi>
	pos	n.
	def	called {Pompey the Great}; Latin name 106-48 #7b.c., Roman general and statesman; a member with Caesar and Crassus of the first triumvirate (60). He later quarrelled with Caesar, who defeated him at Pharsalus (48). He fled to Egypt and was murdered.
Georges	infl
	head	Pompidou
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Pompidou	0.
	syl	Pom:pi:dou
	pron	French <p?~cpi1du>
	pos	n.
	def	1911-74, French statesman; president of France 1969-74.
pom-pom	0.
	syl	pom-pom
	pron	<1pompom>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic rapid-firing cannon, esp. a type of antiaircraft cannon used in World War II. Also called: {pompom}.
pompon	ety	C18: from French, from Old French pompe knot of ribbons, of uncertain origin
pompom	alt
	head	pompon
	or	pompon
	syl	pom+pom
	pos	n.
pompon	1.
	or	pompom
	syl	pom+pon
	pron	<1pompon>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball of tufted silk, wool, feathers, etc., worn on a hat for decoration.
pompon	2.a.
	or	pompom
	syl	pom+pon
	pron	<1pompon>
	pos	n.
	def	the small globelike flower head of certain cultivated varieties of dahlia and chrysanthemum.
pompon	2.b.
	or	pompom
	syl	pom+pon
	pron	<1pompon>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pompon dahlia.
pomposities	infl
	head	pomposity
	syl	pom+pos+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pomposity	1.
	syl	pom+pos+i:ty
	pron	<pom1positi>
	pos	n.
	def	vain or ostentatious display of dignity or importance.
pomposity	2.
	syl	pom+pos+i:ty
	pron	<pom1positi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being pompous.
pomposity	3.
	syl	pom+pos+i:ty
	pron	<pom1positi>
	pos	n.
	def	ostentatiously lofty style, language, etc.
pomposity	4.
	syl	pom+pos+i:ty
	pron	<pom1positi>
	pos	n.
	def	a pompous action, remark, etc.
pompous	1.
	syl	pomp+ous
	pron	<1pomp*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	exaggeratedly or ostentatiously dignified or self-important.
pompous	2.
	syl	pomp+ous
	pron	<1pomp*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	ostentatiously lofty in style.
	exam	1	a pompous speech.
pompous	3.
	syl	pomp+ous
	pron	<1pomp*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	characterized by ceremonial pomp or splendour.
pompously	sub
	head	pompous
	syl	pomp+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
pompousness	sub
	head	pompous
	syl	pomp+ous+ness
	pos	n.
'pon	0.
	syl	'pon
	pron	<pon>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Poetic or archaic. contraction of
	def	upon.
ponce	1.
	syl	ponce
	pron	<pons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a man given to ostentatious or effeminate display in manners, speech, dress, etc.
ponce	2.
	syl	ponce
	pron	<pons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {pimp} %1.
ponce	3.
	syl	ponce
	pron	<pons>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by around or about
	def	to act like a ponce.
Ponce	0.
	syl	Pon+ce
	pron	Spanish <1ponsA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Puerto Rico, on the Caribbean: the second largest town on the island; settled in the 16th century. Pop.: 128233 (1970).
Juan	infl
	head	Ponce de Le'on
	syl	Juan
	pos	n.
Ponce de Le'on	0.
	syl	Ponce de Le:*'on
	pron	<1pons> <d*> <1lE*n>, Spanish <pon$Te> <DA> <lA1on>
	pos	n.
	usage	$xwan). ??1460-1521, Spanish explorer. He settled (1509
	def	and governed (1510-12) Puerto Rico and discovered (1513) Florida.
poncho	ety	C18: from American Spanish, from Araucanian pantho woollen material
ponchos	infl
	head	poncho
	syl	pon+chos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poncho	0.
	syl	pon+cho
	pron	<1ponC*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloak of a kind originally worn in South America, made of a rectangular or circular piece of cloth, esp. wool, with a hole in the middle to put the head through.
pond	ety	C13 ponde enclosure; related to #7{pound %3}
pond	0.a.
	syl	pond
	pron	<pond>
	pos	n.
	def	a pool of still water, often artificially created.
pond	0.b.
	syl	pond
	pron	<pond>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a fishpond.
ponder	ety	C14: from Old French ponderer, from Latin ponder*_are to weigh, consider, from pondus weight; related to pendere to weigh
ponder	0.
	syl	pon+der
	pron	<1pond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on or over
	def	to give thorough or deep consideration (to); meditate (upon).
ponderingly	sub
	head	ponder
	syl	pon+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
ponderable	1.
	syl	pon+der+a:ble
	pron	<1pond*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be evaluated or estimated; appreciable.
ponderable	2.
	syl	pon+der+a:ble
	pron	<1pond*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being weighed or measured.
ponderable	3.
	syl	pon+der+a:ble
	pron	<1pond*r*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something that can be evaluated or appreciated; a substantial thing.
ponderability	sub
	head	ponderable
	syl	pon+der+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ponderably	sub
	head	ponderable
	syl	pon+der+a:bly
	pos	adv.
ponderous	ety	C14: from Latin ponder*_osus of great weight, from pondus weight
ponderous	1.
	syl	pon+der+ous
	pron	<1pond*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great weight; heavy; huge.
ponderous	2.
	syl	pon+der+ous
	pron	<1pond*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of movement
	def	lacking ease or lightness; awkward, lumbering, or graceless.
ponderous	3.
	syl	pon+der+ous
	pron	<1pond*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull or laborious.
	exam	1	a ponderous oration.
ponderously	sub
	head	ponderous
	syl	pon+der+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ponderousness	sub
	head	ponderous
	or	ponderosity
	syl	pon+der+ous+ness
	pron	<2pond*1rositi>
	pos	n.
ponderosity	sub
	head	ponderous
	or	ponderousness
	syl	pon+der+os+i:ty
	pron	<2pond*1rositi>
	pos	n.
Pondicherry	1.
	syl	Pon+di+cher+ry
	pron	<2pondi1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	a Union Territory of SE India: transferred from French to Indian administration in 1954 and made a Union Territory in 1962. Capital: Pondicherry. Pop.: 471707 (1971). Area: 479 sq. km (185 sq. miles).
Pondicherry	2.
	syl	Pon+di+cher+ry
	pron	<2pondi1Ceri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE India, capital of the Union Territory of Pondicherry, on the Coromandel Coast. Pop.: 90639 (1971).
pond lily	0.
	syl	pond lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {water lily}.
Pondo	infl
	or	Pondos
	syl	Pon+do
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pondos	infl
	head	Pondo
	or	Pondo
	syl	Pon+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pondo	1.
	syl	Pon+do
	pron	<1pond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negro people of southern Africa, living chiefly in Pondoland.
Pondo	2.
	syl	Pon+do
	pron	<1pond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
pondokkie	ety	C20: from Malay pond*'ok leaf house
pondok	alt
	head	pondokkie
	or	pondokkie
	syl	pon+dok
	pron	<1pondok>
	pos	n.
pondokkie	0.
	or	pondok
	syl	pon+dok+kie
	pron	<pon1doki>
	pos	n.
	usage	Derogatory. in southern Africa
	def	a crudely made house built of tin sheet, reeds, etc.
Pondoland	0.
	syl	Pon+do+land
	pron	<1pond*u2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Transkei, South Africa: inhabited chiefly by the Pondo people.
pond scum	0.
	syl	pond scum
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish layer floating on the surface of stagnant waters, consisting of various freshwater algae.
pond-skater	0.
	syl	pond-skat:er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various heteropterous insects of the family esp. ({common pond-skater}) , having a slender hairy body and long hairy legs with which they skim about on the surface of ponds. Also called: {water strider, water skater}.
pondweed	1.
	syl	pond+weed
	pron	<1pond2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various water plants of the genus which grow in ponds and slow streams: family
pondweed	2.
	syl	pond+weed
	pron	<1pond2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {waterweed}. any of various unrelated water plants, such as Canadian pondweed, mare's-tail, and water milfoil, that have thin or much divided leaves.
pone	ety	C17: from Algonquian; compare Delaware ap*'an baked
pone	H1.1.
	syl	pone
	pron	<p*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	Also called: {pone bread, corn pone}. bread made of maize.
pone	H1.2.
	syl	pone
	pron	<p*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	a loaf or cake of this.
pone	ety	C19: from Latin: put&!, that is, play, from ponere to put
pone	H2.0.
	syl	pone
	pron	<p*un>, <1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the player to the right of the dealer, or the nondealer in two-handed games.
pong	ety	C20: perhaps from Romany pan to stink
pong	1.
	syl	pong
	pron	<poG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a disagreeable or offensive smell; stink.
pong	2.
	syl	pong
	pron	<poG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to give off an unpleasant smell; stink.
pongee	ety	C18: from Mandarin Chinese (Peking) pen-ch*_i woven at home, on one's own loom, from pen own+ chi loom
pongee	1.
	syl	pon+gee
	pron	<pon1JE>, <1ponJE>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin plain-weave silk fabric from China or India, left in its natural colour.
pongee	2.
	syl	pon+gee
	pron	<pon1JE>, <1ponJE>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton or rayon fabric similar to or in imitation of this.
pongid	ety	from New Latin Pongo type genus, from Kongo mpongi ape
pongid	1.
	syl	pon+gid
	pron	<1poGgid>, <1ponJid>
	pos	n.
	def	any primate of the family which includes the gibbons and the great apes.
pongid	2.
	syl	pon+gid
	pron	<1poGgid>, <1ponJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
poniard	ety	C16: from Old French poignard dagger, from poing fist, from Latin pugnus; related to Latin pugn*_are to fight
poniard	1.
	syl	pon+iard
	pron	<1ponj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dagger with a slender blade.
poniard	2.
	syl	pon+iard
	pron	<1ponj*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stab with a poniard.
pons	ety	Latin: bridge
pontes	infl
	head	pons
	syl	pon+tes
	pron	<1pontEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pons	1.
	syl	pons
	pron	<ponz>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge of connecting tissue.
pons	2.
	syl	pons
	pron	<ponz>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {pons Varolii}.
pons asinorum	ety	Latin: bridge of asses, referring originally to the fifth proposition of the first book of Euclid, which was considered difficult for students to learn
pons asinorum	0.
	syl	pons as:i+no+rum
	pron	<2@si1nc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the geometric proposition that the angles opposite the two equal sides of an isosceles triangle are equal.
pons Varolii	ety	C16: New Latin, literally: bridge of Varoli, after Costanzo Varoli (??1543-75), Italian anatomist
pontes Varolii	infl
	head	pons Varolii
	syl	pon+tes Va+ro+li:i
	pron	<1pontEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pons Varolii	0.
	syl	pons Va+ro+li:i
	pron	<v*1r*uli2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad white band of connecting nerve fibres that bridges the hemispheres of the cerebellum in mammals. Sometimes short?!ened to {pons}.
pont	ety	C17: from Dutch: ferryboat, #7{punt %1}; reintroduced through Afrikaans in 19th or 20th century
pont	0.
	syl	pont
	pron	<pont>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a river ferry, esp. one that is guided by a cable from one bank to the other.
Ponta Delgada	0.
	syl	Pon+ta Del+ga+da
	pron	Portuguese <1pont*> <Del1gaD*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the E Azores, on S S?~ao Miguel Island: chief commercial centre of the archipelago. Pop.: 69930 (1970).
Lake	infl
	head	Pontchartrain
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Pontchartrain	0.
	syl	Pont+char+train
	pron	<1ponC*2trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow lagoon in SE Louisiana, linked with the Gulf of Mexico by a narrow channel, the {Rigolets}: resort and fishing centre. Area: 1620 sq. km (625 sq. miles).
Pontefract	0.
	syl	Pon+te+fract
	pron	<1ponti2fr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N England, in West Yorkshire: castle (1069), in which Richard II was imprisoned and murdered (1400). Pop.: 31335 (1971).
Pontefract cake	0.
	syl	Pon+te+fract cake
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pomfret}.
Pontevedra	0.
	syl	Pon+te+ve+dra
	pron	Spanish <2pontA1$BADra>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Spain: takes its name from a 12-arched Roman bridge, the Pons Vetus. Pop.: 52452 (1970).
Pontiac	0.
	syl	Pon:ti:ac
	pron	<1ponti2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1769, chief of the Ottawa Indians, who led a rebellion against the British (1763-66).
pontianak	ety	from Malay
pontianak	0.
	syl	pon+ti:a+nak
	pron	<2ponti1a:n@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malay folklore
	def	a female vampire; the ghost of a woman who has died in childbirth.
Pontianak	0.
	syl	Pon+ti:a+nak
	pron	<2ponti1a:n@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Indonesia, on W coast of Borneo almost exactly on the equator. Pop.: 217555 (1971).
Pontic	ety	C15: from Latin Ponticus, from Greek, from Pontos P#7ontus 
Pontic	0.
	syl	Pon+tic
	pron	<1pontik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the Black Sea.
pontifex	ety	C16: from Latin, perhaps from Etruscan but influenced by folk etymology as if meaning literally: bridge-maker, from pons bridge+ -fex from facere to make
pontifices	infl
	head	pontifex
	syl	pon+tif:i+ces
	pron	<pon1tifi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pontifex	0.
	syl	pon+ti+fex
	pron	<1ponti2feks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	any of the senior members of the Pontifical College, presided over by the {Pontifex Maximus}.
pontiff	ety	C17: from French pontife, from Latin #7pontifex 
pontiff	0.
	syl	pon+tiff
	pron	<1pontif>
	pos	n.
	def	a former title of the pagan high priest at Rome, later used of popes and occasionally of other bishops, and now confined exclusively to the pope.
pontifical	1.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cal
	pron	<pon1tifikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a pontiff, the pope, or a bishop.
pontifical	2.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cal
	pron	<pon1tifikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an excessively authoritative manner; pompous.
pontifical	3.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cal
	pron	<pon1tifikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	a book containing the prayers and ritual instructions for ceremonies restricted to a bishop.
pontifically	sub
	head	pontifical
	syl	pon+1tif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Pontifical College	1.
	syl	Pon+tif:i+cal Col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a major theological college under the direct control of the Roman Curia.
Pontifical College	2.
	syl	Pon+tif:i+cal Col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the council of priests, being the chief hieratic body of the Church.
Pontifical Mass	0.
	syl	Pon+tif:i+cal Mass
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	a solemn celebration of Mass by a bishop.
pontificals	0.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cals
	pron	<pon1tifikLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the insignia and special vestments worn by a bishop, esp. when celebrating High Mass.
pontificate	1.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cate
	pron	<pon1tifi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {pontify}. to speak or behave in a pompous or dogmatic manner.
pontificate	2.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cate
	pron	<pon1tifi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve or officiate as a pontiff, esp. in celebrating a Pontifical Mass.
pontificate	3.
	syl	pon+tif:i+cate
	pron	<pon1tifikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the office or term of office of a pontiff, now usually the pope.
pontil	ety	C19: from French, apparently from Italian puntello; see #7punty 
pontil	0.
	syl	pon+til
	pron	<1pontil>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {punty}.
pontine	ety	C19: from Latin pons bridge
pontine	1.
	syl	pon+tine
	pron	<1pontIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to bridges.
pontine	2.
	syl	pon+tine
	pron	<1pontIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pons Varolii.
Pontine Marshes	0.
	syl	Pon+tine Marsh:es
	pron	<1pontIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an area of W Italy, south?!east of Rome: formerly malarial swamps, drained in 1932-34 after numerous attempts since 160 #7b.c. had failed. Italian name: {A@.gro Pon+ti+no} (#!a$:gro pon#!ti$:no)
Pontius Pilate	0.
	syl	Pon:tius Pi:late
	pron	<1ponS*s>, <1ponti*s> <1pIl*t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pilate}.
pontonier	ety	C19: from French pontonnier, from Latin pont*_o ferry boat, #7pontoon %1
pontonier	0.
	syl	pon+to+nier
	pron	<2pont*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a person in charge of or involved in building a pontoon bridge.
pontoon	ety	C17: from French ponton, from Latin pont*_o punt, floating bridge, from p*_ons bridge
pontoon	H1.1.a.
	syl	pon+toon
	pron	<pon1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a watertight float or vessel used where buoyancy is required in water, as in supporting a bridge, in salvage work, or where a temporary or mobile structure is required in military operations.
pontoon	H1.1.b.
	syl	pon+toon
	pron	<pon1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pontoon bridge.
pontoon	H1.2.
	syl	pon+toon
	pron	<pon1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a float, often inflatable, for raising a vessel in the water.
pontoon	ety	C20: probably an alteration of French vingt-et-un, literally: twenty-one
pontoon	H2.1.
	syl	pon+toon
	pron	<pon1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {twenty-one} (esp. U.S.), {vingt-et-un}. a gambling game in which players try to obtain card combinations better than the banker's but never worth more than 21 points.
pontoon	H2.2.
	syl	pon+toon
	pron	<pon1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in this game
	def	the combination of an ace with a ten or court card when dealt to a player as his first two cards.
Jacopo da	infl
	head	Pontormo
	syl	Ja:co:po da
	pron	<1ja:kopo>, <da>
	pos	n.
Pontormo	0.
	syl	Pon:tor:mo
	pron	Italian <pon1tormo>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1494-1556, Italian mannerist painter.
Pontus	0.
	syl	Pon+tus
	pron	<1pont*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of NE Asia Minor, on the Black Sea: became a kingdom in the 4th century #7b.c. ; at its height under Mithridates VI (about 115-63 #7b.c.) #7, when it controlled all Asia Minor; defeated by the Romans in the mid-1st century #7b.c.
Pontus Euxinus	0.
	syl	Pon+tus Eux:i+nus
	pron	<ju:k1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name of the {Black Sea}.
Pontypool	0.
	syl	Pon+ty+pool
	pron	<2ponti1pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in E Wales, in Gwent: famous for lacquered ironware in the 18th century. Pop.: 37014 (1971).
Pontypridd	0.
	syl	Pon+ty+pridd
	pron	<2ponti1prE@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in S Wales, in SE Mid Glamorgan. Pop.: 34465 (1971).
pony	ety	C17: from Scottish powney, perhaps from obsolete French poulenet a little colt, from poulain colt, from Latin pullus young animal, foal
ponies	infl
	head	pony
	syl	po:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pony	1.
	syl	po:ny
	pron	<1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various breeds of small horse, usually under 14.2 hands.
pony	2.a.
	syl	po:ny
	pron	<1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a small drinking glass, esp. for liqueurs.
pony	2.b.
	syl	po:ny
	pron	<1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount held by such a glass.
pony	3.
	syl	po:ny
	pron	<1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	anything small of its kind.
pony	4.
	syl	po:ny
	pron	<1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a sum of @P25, esp. in bookmaking.
pony	5.
	syl	po:ny
	pron	<1p*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trot}. a literal translation used by students, often illicitly, in preparation for foreign language lessons or examinations; crib.
pony express	0.
	syl	po:ny ex+press
	pos	n.
	usage	in the American West
	def	a system of mail transport that employed relays of riders and mounts, esp. that operating from Missouri to California in 1860-61.
ponytail	0.
	syl	po:ny+tail
	pron	<1p*uni2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a hair style for women and girls in which the hair is pulled tightly into a band or ribbon at the back of the head into a loose hanging fall.
pony trekking	0.
	syl	po:ny trek+king
	pos	n.
	def	the act of riding ponies cross-country, esp. as a pastime.
pooch	ety	of unknown origin
pooch	0.
	syl	pooch
	pron	<pu:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slang word for {dog}.
pood	ety	C16: from Russian pud, probably from Old Norse pund #7{pound %2}
pood	0.
	syl	pood
	pron	<pu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, used in Russia, equal to 36.1 pounds or 16.39 kilograms.
poodle	ety	C19: from German Pudel, short for Pudelhund, from pudeln to splash+ Hund dog; the dogs were formerly trained as water dogs; see #7puddle, hound 
poodle	0.
	syl	poo+dle
	pron	<1pu:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	an intelligent breed of dog, with curly hair, which is generally clipped from ribs to tail: originally bred as a hunting dog.
poof	ety	C20: from French pouffe puff
poove	alt
	head	poof
	or	poof
	syl	poove
	pos	n.
poof	0.
	or	poove
	syl	poof
	pron	<puf>, <pu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a male homosexual.
pooftah	ety	C20: expanded form of #7poof 
poofter	alt
	head	pooftah
	or	pooftah
	syl	poof+ter
	pron	<1puft*>, <1pu:f->
	pos	n.
pooftah	0.
	or	poofter
	syl	poof+tah
	pron	<1puft*>, <1pu:f->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral. slang.
	def	a man who is considered effeminate or homosexual.
pooh	0.
	syl	pooh
	pron	<pu:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of disdain, contempt, or disgust.
Pooh-Bah	ety	C19: after the character, the Lord-High-Everything-Else, in The Mikado (1885), a light opera by Gilbert and Sullivan
Pooh-Bah	0.
	syl	Pooh-Bah
	pron	<1pu:1ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pompous self-important official holding several offices at once and fulfilling none of them.
pooh-pooh	0.
	syl	pooh-pooh
	pron	<1pu:1pu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express disdain or scorn for; dismiss or belittle.
pool	ety	Old English p*_ol; related to Old Frisian p*_ol, German Pfuhl 
pool	H1.1.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small body of still water, usually fresh; small pond.
pool	H1.2.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small isolated collection of liquid spilt or poured on a surface; puddle.
	exam	1	a pool of blood.
pool	H1.3.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep part of a stream or river where the water runs very slowly.
pool	H1.4.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground accumulation of oil or gas, usually forming a reservoir in porous sedimentary rock.
pool	H1.5.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	See {swimming pool}.
pool	ety	C17: from French poule, literally: hen used to signify stakes in a card game, from Medieval Latin pulla hen, from Latin pullus young animal
pool	H2.1.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any communal combination of resources, funds, etc..
	exam	1	a typing pool.
pool	H2.2.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the combined stakes of the betters in many gambling sport or games; kitty.
pool	H2.3.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a group of producers who conspire to establish and maintain output levels and high prices, each member of the group being allocated a maximum quota; price ring.
pool	H2.4.a.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint fund organized by security-holders for speculative or manipulative purposes on financial markets.
pool	H2.4.b.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the persons or parties involved in such a combination.
pool	H2.5.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various billiard games in which the object is to pot all the balls with the cue ball, esp. that played with 15 coloured and numbered balls, popular in the U.S.; pocket billiards.
pool	H2.6.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to combine (investments, money, interests, etc.) into a common fund, as for a joint enterprise.
pool	H2.7.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	to organize a pool of (enterprises).
pool	H2.8.
	syl	pool
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to inform on or incriminate (someone).
Poole	0.
	syl	Poole
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in S England, in Dorset on {Poole Harbour}. Pop.: 106697 (1971).
Pool Malebo	0.
	syl	Pool Ma+le:bo
	pron	<1pu:l> <m*1lEb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the Za*"irese name for {Stanley Pool}.
poolroom	0.
	syl	pool+room
	pron	<1pu:l2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hall or establishment where pool, billiards, etc., are played.
pools	0.
	syl	pools
	pron	<pu:lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an organized nationwide principally postal gambling pool betting on the result of football matches. Also called: {football pools}.
pool table	0.
	syl	pool ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a billiard table on which pool is played.
poon	ety	C17: from Singhalese p*_una 
poon	H1.1.
	syl	poon
	pron	<pu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees of the SE Asian genus having lightweight hard wood and shiny leathery leaves: family
poon	H1.2.
	syl	poon
	pron	<pu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used to make masts and spars.
poon	ety	C20: from English dialect
poon	H2.0.
	syl	poon
	pron	<pu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a stupid or ineffectual person.
Pune	alt
	head	Poona
	or	Poona
	syl	Pu:ne
	pron	<1pu:n*>
	pos	n.
Poona	0.
	or	Pune
	syl	Poo+na
	pron	<1pu:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in W Maharashtra: under British rule served as the seasonal capital of the Bombay Presidency. Pop.: 856105 (1971).
poonce	ety	C20: perhaps a blend of #7poof and #7nance 
poonce	1.
	syl	poonce
	pron	<pu:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a male homosexual.
poonce	2.
	syl	poonce
	pron	<pu:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a stupid person.
poon up	ety	C20: from #7poon %2
poon up	0.
	syl	poon up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to dress flashily.
	exam	1	to get pooned up for the evening.
poop	ety	C15: from Old French pupe, from Latin puppis poop, ship's stern
poop	H1.1.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a raised structure at the stern of a vessel, esp. a sailing ship.
poop	H1.2.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	See {poop deck}.
poop	H1.3.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a wave or sea
	def	to break over the stern of (a vessel).
poop	H1.4.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to ship a wave or sea over the stern, esp. repeatedly.
poop	ety	C14 poupen to blow, make a sudden sound, perhaps of imitative origin
poop	H2.1.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to become exhausted; tire.
	exam	1	he was pooped after the race.
poop	H2.2.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to give up or fail, esp. through tiredness.
	exam	1	he pooped out of the race.
poop	ety	of unknown origin
poop	H3.0.a.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	information; the facts.
poop	H3.0.b.
	syl	poop
	pron	<pu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a poop sheet.
poop deck	0.
	syl	poop deck
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the deck on top of the poop.
Lake	infl
	head	Poop'o
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Poop'o	0.
	syl	Po:o+p*'o
	pron	Spanish <2poo1po>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in SW Bolivia, at an altitude of 3688 m (12100 ft.): fed by the Desaguadero River. Area: 2540 sq. km (980 sq. miles).
poor	ety	C13: from Old French povre, from Latin pauper; see #7pauper, poverty 
poor	1.a.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking financial or other means of subsistence; needy.
poor	1.b.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the poor.
poor	2.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or indicating poverty.
	exam	1	the country had a poor economy.
poor	3.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	deficient in amount; scanty or inadequate.
	exam	1	a poor salary.
poor	4.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by in
	def	badly supplied (with resources, materials, etc.).
	exam	1	a region poor in wild flowers.
poor	5.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in quality; inferior.
poor	6.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving no pleasure; disappointing or disagreeable.
	exam	1	a poor play.
poor	7.
	syl	poor
	pron	<pu*>, <pc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	deserving of pity; unlucky.
	exam	1	poor John is ill again.
poorness	sub
	head	poor
	syl	poor+ness
	pos	n.
poor box	0.
	syl	poor box
	pos	n.
	def	a box, esp. one in a church, used for the collection of alms or money for the poor.
poorhouse	0.
	syl	poor+house
	pron	<1pu*2haus>, <1pc:->
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a publicly maintained institution offering accommodation to the poor.
poor law	0.
	syl	poor law
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a law providing for the relief or support of the poor from public, esp. parish, funds.
poorly	1.
	syl	poor+ly
	pron	<1pu*li>, <1pc:->
	pos	adv.
	def	in a poor way or manner; badly.
poorly	2.
	syl	poor+ly
	pron	<1pu*li>, <1pc:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	in poor health; rather ill.
	exam	1	she's poorly today.
poor relation	0.
	syl	poor re+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing considered inferior to another or others.
	exam	1	plastic is a poor relation of real leather.
poort	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, from Dutch: gateway; see #7{port %4}
poort	0.
	syl	poort
	pron	<pu*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a steep narrow mountain pass, usually following a river or stream.
poor White	0.a.
	syl	poor White
	pos	n.
	qual	Often offensive.
	def	a poverty-stricken and underprivileged White person, esp. in the southern U.S. and South Africa.
poor White	0.b.
	syl	poor White
	pos	n.
	qual	Often offensive.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	poor White trash.
poove	0.
	syl	poove
	pron	<pu:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a variant of {poof}.
pop	ety	C14: of imitative ori?!gin
pops	infl
	head	pop
	syl	pops
	pos	vb.
popping	infl
	head	pop
	syl	pop+ping
	pos	vb.
popped	infl
	head	pop
	syl	popped.
	pos	vb.
pop	H1.1.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a light sharp explosive sound.
pop	H1.2.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burst open or cause to burst open with such a sound.
pop	H1.3.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by in, out, etc.
	def	to come (to) or go (from) rapidly or suddenly; to pay a brief or unexpected visit (to).
pop	H1.4.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the eyes
	def	to protrude.
	exam	1	her eyes popped with amazement.
pop	H1.5.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shoot or fire at (a target) with a firearm.
pop	H1.6.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or put with a sudden movement.
	exam	1	she popped some tablets into her mouth.
pop	H1.7.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pawn.
	exam	1	he popped his watch yesterday.
pop the question	8.
	head	pop
	syl	pop the question.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to propose marriage. {~}
pop	H1.9.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	def	a light sharp explosive sound; crack.
pop	H1.10.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a flavoured nonalcoholic carbonated beverage. {~}
pop	H1.11.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	def	with a popping sound.
pop	H1.12.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation denoting a sharp ex?!plosive sound.
pop	xref
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {pop off}.
pop	H2.1.a.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	n.
	def	music of general appeal, esp. among young people, that originated as a distinctive genre in the 1950s. It is generally characterized by a heavy rhythmic element and the use of electrical amplification.
pop	H2.1.b.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pop music;
	exam	2	a pop record;
	exam	3	a pop group.
pop	H2.2.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a piece of popular or light classical music.
pop	H2.3.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {popular}.
pop	H3.1.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {father}.
pop	H3.2.
	syl	pop
	pron	<pop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a name used in addressing an old or middle-aged man.
pop	1.
	syl	pop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	popular.
pop	2.
	syl	pop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	popularly.
pop	3.
	syl	pop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	population.
POP	0.
	syl	P.O.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Post Office Preferred (size of envelopes, etc.).
pop art	0.
	syl	pop art
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in modern art that imitates the methods, styles, and themes of popular culture and mass media, such as comic strips, advertising, and science fiction.
popcorn	1.
	syl	pop+corn
	pron	<1pop2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of maize having hard pointed kernels that puff up when heated.
popcorn	2.
	syl	pop+corn
	pron	<1pop2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the puffed edible kernels of this plant.
pope	ety	Old English papa, from Church Latin: bishop, esp. of Rome, from Late Greek papas father-in-God, from Greek pappas father
pope	H1.1.
	syl	pope
	pron	<p*up>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the bishop of Rome as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
pope	H1.2.a.
	syl	pope
	pron	<p*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a title sometimes given to a parish priest.
pope	H1.2.b.
	syl	pope
	pron	<p*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a title sometimes given to the Greek Orthodox patriarch of Alexandria.
pope	H1.3.
	syl	pope
	pron	<p*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a person assuming or having a status or authority resembling that of a pope.
pope	H2.0.
	syl	pope
	pron	<p*up>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ruffe} (the fish).
Alexander	infl
	head	Pope
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	pos	n.
Pope	0.
	syl	Pope
	pron	<p*up>
	pos	n.
	def	1688-1744, English poet, regarded as the most brilliant satirist of the Augustan period, esp. with his (1733-38). His technical virtuosity, particularly his fluent use of the heroic couplet, is most evident in (1728; 1742) is an elaborate satire on contemporary hack writers. In the (1731-35) and (1733-34) he elaborated the moral values behind his satire.
popedom	1.
	syl	pope+dom
	pron	<1p*upd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or dignity of a pope.
popedom	2.
	syl	pope+dom
	pron	<1p*upd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenure of office of a pope.
popedom	3.
	syl	pope+dom
	pron	<1p*upd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dominion of a pope; papal government.
popery	0.
	syl	pop+er:y
	pron	<1p*up*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory name for {Roman Catholicism}.
pope's nose	0.
	syl	pope's nose
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {parson's nose}.
popeyed	1.
	syl	pop+eyed
	pron	<1pop2Id>
	pos	adj.
	def	having bulging prominent eyes.
popeyed	2.
	syl	pop+eyed
	pron	<1pop2Id>
	pos	adj.
	def	staring in astonishment; amazed.
popgun	0.
	syl	pop+gun
	pron	<1pop2g^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy gun that fires a pellet or cork by means of compressed air and makes a popping sound.
popinjay	ety	C13 papeniai, from Old French papegay a parrot, from Spanish papagayo, from Arabic babagh*_a 
popinjay	1.
	syl	pop+in+jay
	pron	<1popin2JA>
	pos	n.
	def	a conceited, foppish, or excessively talkative person.
popinjay	2.
	syl	pop+in+jay
	pron	<1popin2JA>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {parrot}.
popinjay	3.
	syl	pop+in+jay
	pron	<1popin2JA>
	pos	n.
	def	the figure of a parrot used as a target.
popish	0.
	syl	pop+ish
	pron	<1p*upiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	belonging to or characteristic of Roman Catholicism.
popishly	sub
	head	popish
	syl	pop+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
Popish Plot	0.
	syl	Pop+ish Plot
	pos	n.
	def	See (Titus) {Oates}.
poplar	ety	C14: from Old French poplier, from pouple, from Latin p*_opulus 
poplar	1.
	syl	pop+lar
	pron	<1popl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the salicaceous genus of N temperate regions, having triangular leaves, flowers borne in catkins, and light soft wood. See also {aspen, balsam poplar, Lombardy poplar, white poplar}.
poplar	2.
	syl	pop+lar
	pron	<1popl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees resembling the true poplars, such as the tulip tree.
poplar	3.
	syl	pop+lar
	pron	<1popl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
poplin	ety	C18: from French pape?!line, perhaps from Poperinge, a centre of textile manufacture in Flanders
poplin	0.a.
	syl	pop+lin
	pron	<1poplin>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fabric, usually of cotton, in plain weave with fine ribbing, used for dresses, children's wear, etc.
poplin	0.b.
	syl	pop+lin
	pron	<1poplin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a poplin shirt.
popliteal	ety	C18: from New Latin popliteus the muscle behind the knee joint, from Latin poples the ham of the knee
popliteal	0.
	syl	pop+lit+e:al
	pron	<pop1liti*l>, <2popli1tE*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or near the part of the leg behind the knee.
Popocat'epetl	0.
	syl	Po+po+ca+t*'e+petl
	pron	< 2pop*1k@t*petL, -2k@t*1petL>, Spanish <2po?!po?!ka1tApAtl>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in SE central Mexico, southeast of Mexico City. Height: 5452 m (17887 ft.).
pop off	1.
	syl	pop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to depart suddenly or unexpectedly.
pop off	2.
	syl	pop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to die, esp. suddenly or unexpectedly.
	exam	1	he popped off at the age of sixty.
pop off	3.
	syl	pop off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to speak out angrily or indiscreetly.
	exam	1	he popped off at his boss and got fired.
Alexander Stepanovich	infl
	head	Popov
	syl	A:le:xan:der Ste:pa:no:vich
	pron	<ali?!1ksand%@r> <sti1pan*viC>
	pos	n.
Popov	0.
	syl	Po:pov
	pron	Russian <pa1pcf>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1906, Russian physicist, the first to use an aerial in experiments with radio waves.
popover	1.
	syl	pop+o:ver
	pron	<1pop2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an individual Yorkshire pudding, often served with roast beef.
popover	2.
	syl	pop+o:ver
	pron	<1pop2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a light puffy hollow muffin made from a batter mixture.
poppadom	ety	from Hindi
poppadum	alt
	head	poppadom
	or	poppadom
	syl	pop+pa+dum
	pron	<1pop*d*m>
	pos	n.
poppadom	0.
	or	poppadum
	syl	pop+pa+dom
	pron	<1pop*d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin round crisp Indian bread, fried or roasted and served with curry, etc.
popper	1.
	syl	pop+per
	pron	<1pop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pops.
popper	2.
	syl	pop+per
	pron	<1pop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {press stud}.
popper	3.
	syl	pop+per
	pron	<1pop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a container for cooking popcorn in.
Popper	0.
	syl	Pop:per
	pron	<1pop*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Karl}. born 1902, British philosopher, born in Vienna. In (1934), he proposes that knowledge cannot be absolute and that scientific theories must inevitably be superseded as new problems arising from existing theories are identified. (1945) is a critique of dogmatic political philosophies, such as Marxism. Other works are (1957), (1963), and (1972).
Popperian	sub
	head	Popper
	syl	Pop+per+i:an
	pron	<po1pi*ri*n>
	pos	n. adj.
poppet	ety	C14: early variant of #7puppet 
poppet	1.
	syl	pop+pet
	pron	<1popit>
	pos	n.
	def	a term of affection for a small child or sweetheart.
poppet	2.
	syl	pop+pet
	pron	<1popit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {poppet valve}. a mushroom-shaped valve that is lifted from its seating by applying an axial force to its stem: commonly used as an exhaust or inlet valve in an internal-combustion engine.
poppet	3.
	syl	pop+pet
	pron	<1popit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a temporary supporting brace for a vessel hauled on land or in a dry dock.
poppet head	0.
	syl	pop+pet head
	pos	n.
	def	the framework above a missing shaft that supports the winding mechanism.
poppied	1.
	syl	pop+pied
	pron	<1popid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with poppies.
poppied	2.
	syl	pop+pied
	pron	<1popid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the effects of poppies, esp. in inducing drowsiness or sleep.
popping crease	0.
	syl	pop+ping crease
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a line four feet in front of and parallel with the bowling crease, at or behind which the batsman stands.
popple	ety	C14: of imitative origin; compare Middle Dutch popelen to bubble, throb
popple	1.
	syl	pop+ple
	pron	<1popL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of boiling water or a choppy sea
	def	to heave or toss; bubble.
popple	2.
	syl	pop+ple
	pron	<1popL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along; of a stream or river
	def	to move with an irregular tumbling motion.
	exam	1	the small rivulet poppled along over rocks and stones for half a mile.
poppy	ety	Old English pop@ag, ultimately from Latin pap*_aver 
poppies	infl
	head	poppy
	syl	pop+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poppy	1.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous papaveraceous plants of the temperate genus having red, orange, or white flowers and a milky sap: see {corn poppy, Iceland poppy, opium poppy}.
poppy	2.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants, such as the California poppy, prickly poppy, horned poppy, and Welsh poppy.
poppy	3.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the drugs, such as opium, that are obtained from these plants.
poppy	4.a.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong red to reddish-orange colour.
poppy	4.b.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a poppy dress.
poppy	5.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {{poppyhead} (sense 2)}.
poppy	6.
	syl	pop+py
	pron	<1popi>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial red poppy flower worn to mark Remembrance Sunday.
poppycock	ety	C19: from Dutch dialect pappekak, literally: soft excrement, from pap soft+ kak dung; see #7{pap %1}
poppycock	0.
	syl	pop:py+cock
	pron	<1popi2kok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	senseless chatter; nonsense.
Poppy Day	0.
	syl	Pop+py Day
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Remembrance Sunday}.
poppyhead	1.
	syl	pop:py+head
	pron	<1popi2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard dry seed-containing capsule of a poppy. See also {{capsule} (sense 3a.)}.
poppyhead	2.
	syl	pop:py+head
	pron	<1popi2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a carved ornament, esp. one used on the top of the end of a pew or bench in Gothic church architecture.
poppy seed	0.
	syl	pop+py seed
	pos	n.
	def	the small grey seeds of one type of poppy flower, used esp. on loaves and as a cake filling.
Popsicle	0.
	syl	Pop+si+cle
	pron	<1popsikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Trademark.
	def	an ice lolly.
popsy	ety	C19: diminutive formed from pop, shortened from #7poppet ; originally a nursery term
popsies	infl
	head	popsy
	syl	pop+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
popsy	0.
	syl	pop+sy
	pron	<1popsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old-fashioned Brit. slang.
	def	an attractive young woman.
populace	ety	C16: via French from Italian popolaccio the common herd, from popolo people, from Latin populus 
populace	1.
	syl	pop:u+lace
	pron	<1popjul*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	the inhabitants of an area.
populace	2.
	syl	pop:u+lace
	pron	<1popjul*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	the common people; masses.
popular	ety	C15: from Latin popul*_aris belonging to the people, democratic, from populus people &- pop@.u+lar+i@.ty (@!p$Apj$u#!l@ar$It$I) n.
popular	1.
	syl	pop:u+lar
	pron	<1popjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing to the general public; widely favoured or admired.
popular	2.
	syl	pop:u+lar
	pron	<1popjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	favoured by an individual or limited group.
	exam	1	I'm not very popular with her.
popular	3.
	syl	pop:u+lar
	pron	<1popjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with, representing, or prevailing among the general public; common.
	exam	1	popular discontent.
popular	4.
	syl	pop:u+lar
	pron	<1popjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing to or comprehensible to the layman.
	exam	1	a popular lecture on physics.
popular etymology	0.
	syl	pop:u+lar et:y+mol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another name for {folk etymology}.
popular front	0.
	syl	pop:u+lar front
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any of the left-wing groups or parties that were organized from 1935 onwards to oppose the spread of fascism.
popularise	alt
	head	popularize
	or	popularize
	syl	pop:u+lar+ise
	pron	<1popjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
popularize	1.
	or	popularise
	syl	pop:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1popjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make popular; make attractive to the general public.
popularize	2.
	or	popularise
	syl	pop:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1popjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or cause to become easily understandable or acceptable.
popularization	sub
	head	popularize
	or	popularisation
	syl	pop:u+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
popularisation	sub
	head	popularize
	or	popularization
	syl	pop:u+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
popularizer	sub
	head	popularize
	or	populariser
	syl	pop:u+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
populariser	sub
	head	popularize
	or	popularizer
	syl	pop:u+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
popularly	1.
	syl	pop:u+lar+ly
	pron	<1popjul*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	by the public as a whole; generally or widely.
popularly	2.
	syl	pop:u+lar+ly
	pron	<1popjul*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	usually; commonly.
	exam	1	his full name is Robert, but he is popularly known as Bob.
popularly	3.
	syl	pop:u+lar+ly
	pron	<1popjul*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a popular manner.
popular music	0.
	syl	pop:u+lar mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music having wide appeal, esp. charac?!terized by lightly romantic or sentimental melodies. See also {pop%2}.
popular sovereignty	0.
	syl	pop:u+lar sov+er+eign+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in the pre-Civil War U.S.
	def	the doctrine that the inhabitants of a territory should be free from federal interference in determining their own domestic policy, esp. in deciding whether or not to allow slavery.
populate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin popul*_are to provide with inhabitants, from Latin populus people
populate	1.
	syl	pop:u+late
	pron	<1popju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to live in; inhabit.
populate	2.
	syl	pop:u+late
	pron	<1popju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide a population for; colonize or people.
population	1.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	all the persons inhabiting a country, city, or other specified place.
population	2.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of such inhabitants.
population	3.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	all the people of a particular race or class in a specific area.
	exam	1	the Chinese population of San Francisco.
population	4.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of providing a place with inhabitants; coloni?!zation.
population	5.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a group of individuals of the same species inhabiting a given area.
population	6.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	either of two main groups of stars classified according to age and location. {Population I} consists of hot white stars, many occurring in galactic clusters and forming the arms of spiral galaxies. Stars of {population II} are older, the brightest being red giants, and are found in the centre of spiral and elliptical galaxies in globular clusters.
population	7.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2popju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {universe}. the entire finite or infinite aggregate of individuals or items from which samples are drawn.
population explosion	0.
	syl	pop:u+la+tion ex+plo+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid increase in the size of a population caused by such factors as a sudden decline in infant mortality or an increase in life expectancy.
Populist	1.
	syl	Pop:u+list
	pron	<1popjulist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a member of the People's Party, formed largely by agrarian interests to contest the 1892 presidential election. The movement gradually dissolved after the 1904 election.
Populist	2.
	syl	Pop:u+list
	pron	<1popjulist>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a politician or other person who claims to support the interests of the ordinary people.
Populist	3.
	syl	Pop:u+list
	pron	<1popjulist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the People's Party, the Populists, or any individual or movement with similar aims.
Populism	sub
	head	Populist
	syl	Pop:u+lism
	pos	n.
populous	ety	C15: from Late Latin popul*_osus 
populous	0.
	syl	pop:u+lous
	pron	<1popjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing many inhabitants; abundantly populated.
populously	sub
	head	populous
	syl	pop:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
populousness	sub
	head	populous
	syl	pop:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
pop-up	1.
	syl	pop-up
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an appliance
	def	characterized by or having a mechanism that pops up.
	exam	1	a pop-up toaster.
pop-up	2.
	syl	pop-up
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	hav?!ing pages that rise when opened to simulate a three-dimension?!al form.
porbeagle	ety	C18: from Cornish porgh-bugel, of obscure origin
porbeagle	0.
	syl	por+bea+gle
	pron	<1pc:2bEgL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several voracious sharks of the genus esp. of northern seas: family Also called: {mackerel shark}.
porcelain	ety	C16: from French porcelaine, from Italian porcellana cowrie shell, porcelain (from its shell-like finish), literally: relating to a sow (from the resemblance between a cowrie shell and a sow's vulva), from porcella little sow, from porca sow, from Latin; see #7pork 
porcelain	1.
	syl	porce+lain
	pron	<1pc:slin>, <-lAn>, <1pc:s*->
	pos	n.
	def	a more or less translucent ceramic material, the principal ingredients being kaolin and petuntse (hard paste) or other clays, ground glassy substances, soapstone, bone ash, etc.
porcelain	2.
	syl	porce+lain
	pron	<1pc:slin>, <-lAn>, <1pc:s*->
	pos	n.
	def	an object made of this or such objects collectively.
porcelain	3.
	syl	porce+lain
	pron	<1pc:slin>, <-lAn>, <1pc:s*->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or made from this material.
	exam	1	a porcelain cup.
porcellaneous	sub
	head	porcelain
	syl	por+cel+la+ne:ous
	pron	<2pc:s*1lAni*s>
	pos	adj.
porcelain clay	0.
	syl	porce+lain clay
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kaolin}.
porch	ety	C13: from French porche, from Latin porticus portico 
porch	1.
	syl	porch
	pron	<pc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a low structure projecting from the doorway of a house and forming a covered entrance.
porch	2.
	syl	porch
	pron	<pc:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an exterior roofed gallery, often partly enclosed; veranda.
porcine	ety	C17: from Latin porc*_inus, from porcus a pig
porcine	0.
	syl	por+cine
	pron	<1pc:sIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, connected with, or characteristic of pigs.
porcupine	ety	C14 porc despyne pig with spines, from Old French porc espin; see #7pork, spine  &- #!por+cu+@!pin+ish adj. &- #!por+cu+@!pin@.y adj.
porcupine	0.
	syl	por+cu+pine
	pron	<1pc:kju2pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large hystricomorph rodents of the families of Africa, Indonesia, S Europe, and S Asia, and of the New World. All species have a body covering of protective spines or quills.
porcupine fish	0.
	syl	por+cu+pine fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plectognath fishes of the genus and related genera, of temperate and tropical seas, having a body that is covered with sharp spines and can be inflated into a globe: family Also called: {globefish}.
porcupine grass	0.
	syl	por+cu+pine grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {spinifex}.
pore	ety	C13 pouren; perhaps related to #7{peer %2}
pore	H1.1.
	syl	pore
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by over
	def	to make a close intent examination or study (of a book, map, etc.).
	exam	1	he pored over the documents for several hours.
pore	H1.2.
	syl	pore
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by over, on, or upon
	def	to think deeply (about).
	exam	1	he pored on the question of their future.
pore	H1.3.
	syl	pore
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	foll. by over, on, or upon
	def	to look earnestly or intently (at); gaze fixedly (upon).
pore	ety	C14: from Late Latin porus, from Greek poros passage, pore
pore	H2.1.
	syl	pore
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	any small opening in the skin or outer surface of an animal.
pore	H2.2.
	syl	pore
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any small aperture, esp. that of a stoma through which water vapour and gases pass.
pore	H2.3.
	syl	pore
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any other small hole, such as a space in a rock, soil, etc.
porgy	ety	C18: from Spanish pargo, from Latin phager type of fish, from Greek phagros sea-bream
porgy	infl
	or	porgies
	syl	por+gy
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porgies	infl
	head	porgy
	or	porgy
	syl	por+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porgy	1.
	syl	por+gy
	pron	<1pc:gi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pogy}. any of various sparid fishes, many of which occur in American Atlantic waters. See also {scup, sheepshead}.
porgy	2.
	syl	por+gy
	pron	<1pc:gi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related fishes.
Pori	0.
	syl	Po:ri
	pron	Finnish <1pcri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia. Pop.: 73626 (1970). Swedish name: {Bj*"orneborg}.
poriferan	ety	C19: from New Latin porifer bearing pores
poriferan	1.
	syl	po+rif+er+an
	pron	<pc:1rif*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any invertebra of the phylum which comprises the sponges.
poriferan	2.
	syl	po+rif+er+an
	pron	<pc:1rif*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the phylum
poriferous	1.
	syl	po+rif+er+ous
	pron	<pc:1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having many pores.
poriferous	2.
	syl	po+rif+er+ous
	pron	<pc:1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{poriferan} (sense 2)}.
Porirua	0.
	syl	Po+ri+ru:a
	pron	<2pc:ri1ru:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in New Zealand, on North Island just north of Wellington. Pop.: 30372 (1971).
porism	ety	C14: from Late Latin porisma, from Greek: deduction, from porizein to deduce, carry; related to Greek poros passage
porism	0.
	syl	po+rism
	pron	<1pc:riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of mathematical proposition considered by Euclid, the meaning of which is now obscure. It is thought to be a proposition affirming the possibility of finding such conditions as will render a certain problem indeterminate or capable of innumerable solutions.
pork	ety	C13: from Old French porc, from Latin porcus pig
pork	0.
	syl	pork
	pron	<pc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of pigs used as food.
pork barrel	ety	C20: term originally applied to the Federal treasury considered as a source of lucrative grants
pork barrel	0.
	syl	pork bar+rel
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a bill or project requiring considerable government spending in a locality to the benefit of the legislator's constituents who live there.
porker	0.
	syl	pork+er
	pron	<1pc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pig, esp. a young one weighing between 40 and 67 kg, fattened to provide meat such as pork chops.
pork pie	0.
	syl	pork pie
	pos	n.
	def	a pie filled with minced seasoned pork.
porkpie hat	0.
	syl	pork+pie hat
	pron	<1pc:k2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat with a round flat crown and a brim that can be turned up or down.
pork pig	0.
	syl	pork pig
	pos	n.
	def	a pig, typically of a lean type, bred and used principally for pork.
porkier	infl
	head	porky
	syl	pork:i+er
	pos	adj.
porkiest	infl
	head	porky
	syl	pork:i+est.
	pos	adj.
porky	1.
	syl	pork:y
	pron	<1pc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to or characteristic of pork.
	exam	1	a porky smell.
porky	2.
	syl	pork:y
	pron	<1pc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fat; obese.
porkiness	sub
	head	porky
	syl	pork:i+ness
	pos	n.
pornocracy	ety	C19: from Greek, from porn*_e a prostitute, harlot+-#7cracy 
pornocracy	0.
	syl	por+noc+ra+cy
	pron	<pc:1nokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government or domination of government by whores.
pornography	ety	C19: from Greek pornographos writing of harlots, from porn*_e a harlot+ graphein to write
pornography	1.
	syl	por+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<pc:1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	writings, pictures, films, etc., designed to stimulate sexual excitement.
pornography	2.
	syl	por+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<pc:1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of such material.
pornography	xref
	syl	por+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<pc:1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes (informal) shortened to {porn} (p@$$:n) or {por+no} (#!p@$$:n$$$u).
pornographer	sub
	head	pornography
	syl	por+1nog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
pornographic	sub
	head	pornography
	syl	por+no+graph+ic
	pron	<2pc:n*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
pornographically	sub
	head	pornography
	syl	por+no+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
poromeric	ety	C20: from #7poro (#7sity) #7+ (#7poly) #7mer+ -#7ic 
poromeric	1.
	syl	por:o+mer+ic
	pron	<2pc:r*1merik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plastic
	def	permeable to water vapour.
poromeric	2.
	syl	por:o+mer+ic
	pron	<2pc:r*1merik>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance having this characteristic, esp. one based on polyurethane and used in place of leather in making shoe uppers.
porosity	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin por*_osit*_as, from Late Latin porus #7pore %2
porosities	infl
	head	porosity
	syl	po+ros+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porosity	1.
	syl	po+ros+i:ty
	pron	<pc:1rositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being porous.
porosity	2.
	syl	po+ros+i:ty
	pron	<pc:1rositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the ratio of the volume of space to the total volume of a rock.
porous	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin por*_osus, from Late Latin porus #7pore %2
porous	1.
	syl	po+rous
	pron	<1pc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to absorb water, air, or other fluids.
porous	2.
	syl	po+rous
	pron	<1pc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology, geology.
	def	having pores; poriferous.
porously	sub
	head	porous
	syl	po+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
porousness	sub
	head	porous
	syl	po+rous+ness
	pos	n.
porphyria	ety	C19: from New Latin, from porphyrin a purple substance excreted by patients suffering from this condition, from Greek porphura purple
porphyria	0.
	syl	por+phy+ri:a
	pron	<pc:1firi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hereditary disease of body metabolism, producing abdominal pain, mental confusion, etc.
porphyrin	ety	C20: from Greek porphura purple, referring to its colour
porphyrin	0.
	syl	por+phy+rin
	pron	<1pc:firin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of pigments occurring widely in animal and plant tissues and having a heterocyclic structure formed from four pyrrole rings linked by four methylene groups.
porphyritic	1.
	syl	por+phy+rit+ic
	pron	<2pc:fi1ritik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	having large crystals in a fine groundmass of minerals.
porphyritic	2.
	syl	por+phy+rit+ic
	pron	<2pc:fi1ritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of porphyry.
porphyrogenite	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Late Greek porphurogen*_etos born in the purple, from Greek porphuros purple
porphyrogenite	0.
	syl	por+phy+rog+e:nite
	pron	<2pc:f*1roJi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a prince born after his father has succeeded to the throne.
porphyroid	1.
	syl	por+phy+roid
	pron	<1pc:fi2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of metamorphic rocks
	def	having a texture characterized by large crystals set in a finer groundmass.
porphyroid	2.
	syl	por+phy+roid
	pron	<1pc:fi2rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a metamorphic rock having this texture.
porphyropsin	0.
	syl	por+phy+rop+sin
	pron	<2pc:fi1ropsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a purple pigment occurring in the retina of the eye of certain freshwater fishes.
porphyry	ety	C14 porfurie, from Late Latin porphyr*_it*_es, from Greek porphurit*_es (lithos) purple (stone), from porphuros purple
porphyries	infl
	head	porphyry
	syl	por+phy+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porphyry	1.
	syl	por+phy+ry
	pron	<1pc:firi>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-purple rock consisting of large crystals of feldspar in a finer groundmass of feldspar, hornblende, etc.
porphyry	2.
	syl	por+phy+ry
	pron	<1pc:firi>
	pos	n.
	def	any igneous rock with large crystals embedded in a finer groundmass of minerals.
porpoise	ety	C14: from French pourpois, from Medieval Latin porcopiscus (from Latin porcus pig+ piscis fish), replacing Latin porcus mar*_inus sea pig
porpoise	infl
	or	porpoises
	syl	por+poise
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porpoises	infl
	head	porpoise
	or	porpoise
	syl	por+pois:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porpoise	1.
	syl	por+poise
	pron	<1pc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small cetacean mammals of the genus and related genera, having a blunt snout and many teeth: family (or .
porpoise	2.
	syl	por+poise
	pron	<1pc:p*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any of various related cetaceans, esp. the dolphin.
porridge	ety	C16: variant (influenced by Middle English porray pottage) of #7pottage 
porridge	1.
	syl	por+ridge
	pron	<1poriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish made from oatmeal or another cereal, cooked in water or milk to a thick consistency.
porridge	2.
	syl	por+ridge
	pron	<1poriJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	rice broth.
porringer	ety	C16: changed from Middle English potinger, poteger, from Old French potager, from potage soup, contents of a pot; see #7pottage 
porringer	0.
	syl	por+rin+ger
	pron	<1porinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dish, often with a handle, for soup, porridge, etc.
Porsenna	alt
	head	Porsena
	or	Porsena
	syl	Por:sen:na
	pron	<pc:1sen*>
	pos	n.
Lars	infl
	head	Porsena
	syl	Lars
	pron	<la:z>
	pos	n.
Porsena	0.
	or	Porsenna
	syl	Por:se:na
	pron	<1pc:sin*>
	pos	n.
	def	6th century #7b.c., a legendary Etruscan king, alleged to have besieged Rome in a vain attempt to reinstate Tarquinius Superbus on the throne.
Richard	infl
	head	Porson
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Porson	0.
	syl	Por:son
	pron	<1pc:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1759-1808, English classical scholar, noted for his editions of Aeschylus and Euripides.
port	ety	Old English, from Latin portus harbour, port ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
port	H1.1.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town or place alongside navigable water with facilities for the loading and unloading of ships.
port	H1.2.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {port of entry}.
port	ety	C17: origin uncertain
port	H2.1.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (formerly): {larboard}.
port	H2.1.a.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the left side of an aircraft or vessel when facing the nose or bow.
port	H2.1.b.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; the port bow.
	def	Compare {starboard}.
port	H2.2.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or be turned towards the port.
port	ety	C17: after Oporto, Portugal, from where it came originally
port	H3.0.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet fortified dessert wine.
port	ety	Old English, from Latin porta gate
port	H4.1.a.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in the side of a ship, fitted with a watertight door, for access to the holds.
port	H4.1.b.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {porthole} (sense 1).
port	H4.2.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small opening in a wall, armoured vehicle, etc., for firing through.
port	H4.3.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an aperture, esp. one controlled by a valve, by which fluid enters or leaves the cylinder head of an engine, compressor, etc.
port	H4.4.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a logical circuit for the input and ouput of data.
port	H4.5.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a gate or portal in a town or fortress.
port	ety	C14: from Old French, from porter to carry, from Latin port*_are 
port	H5.1.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to carry (a rifle, etc.) in a position diagonally across the body with the muzzle near the left shoulder.
port	H5.2.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	this position.
port	ety	C20: shortened from #7portmanteau 
port	H6.1.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a travelling bag, such as a suitcase.
port	H6.2.
	syl	port
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	any other kind of bag, such as a shopping bag.
Port	1.
	syl	Port.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Portugal.
Port	2.
	syl	Port.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Portuguese.
portable	ety	C14: from Late Latin port*_abilis, from Latin port*_are to carry
portable	1.
	syl	port+a:ble
	pron	<1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be carried or moved easily, esp. by hand.
portable	2.
	syl	port+a:ble
	pron	<1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	able to be endured; bearable.
portable	3.
	syl	port+a:ble
	pron	<1pc:t*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	an article that can be readily carried by hand, such as a tape recorder, typewriter, etc.
portability	sub
	head	portable
	or	portableness
	syl	port+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
portableness	sub
	head	portable
	or	portability
	syl	port+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
portably	sub
	head	portable
	syl	port+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Port Adelaide	0.
	syl	Port Ad+e:laide
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of South Australia, near Adelaide on St. Vincent Gulf. Pop.: 39000 (1971).
Portadown	0.
	syl	Por+ta+down
	pron	<2pc:t*1daun>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Northern Ireland, in Co. Armagh. Pop.: 21906 (1971).
portage	ety	C15: from French, from Old French porter to carry
portage	1.
	syl	por+tage
	pron	<1pc:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of carrying; transport.
portage	2.
	syl	por+tage
	pron	<1pc:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the cost of carrying or transporting.
portage	3.
	syl	por+tage
	pron	<1pc:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of trans?!porting boats supplies, etc., overland between navigable waterways.
portage	4.
	syl	por+tage
	pron	<1pc:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the route overland used for such transport.
portage	5.
	syl	por+tage
	pron	<1pc:tiJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transport (boats, supplies, etc.) overland between navigable waterways.
portal	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin port*_ale, from Latin porta gate, entrance
portal	1.
	syl	por+tal
	pron	<1pc:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	an entrance, gateway, or doorway, esp. one that is large and impressive.
portal	2.
	syl	por+tal
	pron	<1pc:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	any entrance or access to a place.
portal-to-portal	0.
	syl	por:tal-to-por:tal
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the period between the actual times workers enter and leave their mine, factory, etc..
	exam	1	portal-to-portal pay.
portal vein	0.
	syl	por+tal vein
	pos	n.
	def	any vein connecting two capillary networks, esp. in the liver ({hepatic portal vein}) .
portamento	ety	C18: from Italian: a carrying, from Latin port*_are to carry
ti	infl
	head	portamento
	syl	+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
portamento	0.
	syl	por+ta+men+to
	pron	<2pc:t*1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a smooth slide from one note to another in which intervening notes are not separately discernible. Compare {glissando}.
Port Arthur	1.
	syl	Port Ar+thur
	pos	n.
	def	a former penal settlement (1833-70) in Australia, on the S coast of the Tasman Peninsula, Tasmania.
Port Arthur	2.
	syl	Port Ar+thur
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {L*"ushun}.
portative	ety	C14: from French, from Latin port*_are to carry
portative	1.
	syl	por+ta+tive
	pron	<1pc:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {portable}.
portative	2.
	syl	por+ta+tive
	pron	<1pc:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with the act of carrying.
portative organ	0.
	syl	por+ta+tive or+gan
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a small portable organ with arm-operated bellows popular in medieval times.
Port-au-Prince	0.
	syl	Port-au-Prince
	pron	<1pc:t> <*u> <1prins>, French <pcr> <to> <1pr?~e:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Haiti, in the south on the Gulf of Gona*"ives: founded in 1749 by the French; university (1944). Pop.: 458675 (1971 est.).
Port Blair	0.
	syl	Port Blair
	pron	<ble*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Indian Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a port on the SE coast of South Andaman Island: a former penal colony. Pop.: 26218 (1971).
portcullis	ety	C14 port colice, from Old French porte cole*"ice sliding gate, from porte door, entrance+ cole*"ice, from couler to slide, flow, from Late Latin c*_ol*_are to filter
portcullis	0.
	syl	port+cul+lis
	pron	<pc:t1k^lis>
	pos	n.
	def	an iron or wooden grating suspended vertically in grooves in the gateway of a castle or fortified town and able to be lowered so as to bar the entrance.
Porte	ety	C17: shortened from French Sublime Porte High Gate, rendering the Turkish title Babi Ali, the imperial gate, which was regarded as the seat of government
Porte	0.
	syl	Porte
	pron	<pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Sublime Porte}; the court or government of the Ottoman Empire.
porte-cochere	ety	C17: from French: carriage entrance, from porte gateway+ coche coach
porte-cochere	1.
	syl	porte-co:chere
	pron	<2pc:tko1Se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large covered entrance for vehicles leading into a courtyard.
porte-cochere	2.
	syl	porte-co:chere
	pron	<2pc:tko1Se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large roof projecting over a drive to shelter travellers entering or leaving vehicles.
Port Elizabeth	0.
	syl	Port E:liz:a+beth
	pos	n.
	def	a port in South Africa, in SE Cape Province on Algoa Bay: motor-vehicle manufacture; resort. Pop.: 386577 (1970).
portend	ety	C15: from Latin portendere to indicate, foretell; related to pr*_otendere to stretch out
portend	1.
	syl	por+tend
	pron	<pc:1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give warning of; predict or foreshadow.
portend	2.
	syl	por+tend
	pron	<pc:1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to indicate or signify; mean.
portent	ety	C16: from Latin portentum sign, omen, from portendere to #7portend 
portent	1.
	syl	por+tent
	pron	<1pc:tent>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign or indication of a future event, esp. a momentous or calamitous one; omen.
portent	2.
	syl	por+tent
	pron	<1pc:tent>
	pos	n.
	def	momentous or ominous significance.
	exam	1	a cry of dire portent.
portent	3.
	syl	por+tent
	pron	<1pc:tent>
	pos	n.
	def	a miraculous occurrence; marvel.
portentous	1.
	syl	por+ten+tous
	pron	<pc:1tent*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of momentous or ominous significance.
portentous	2.
	syl	por+ten+tous
	pron	<pc:1tent*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	miraculous, amazing, or awe-inspiring; prodigious.
portentous	3.
	syl	por+ten+tous
	pron	<pc:1tent*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	self-important or pompous.
portentously	sub
	head	portentous
	syl	por+1ten+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
portentousness	sub
	head	portentous
	syl	por+1ten+tous+ness
	pos	n.
porter	ety	C14: from Old French portour, from Late Latin port*_at*_or, from Latin port*_are to carry
porter	H1.1.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man employed to carry luggage, parcels, supplies, etc., esp. at a railway station or hotel.
porter	H1.2.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a railway employee who waits on passengers, esp. in a sleeper.
porter	H1.3.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	East African.
	def	a manual labourer.
porter	ety	C13: from Old French portier, from Late Latin port*_arius doorkeeper, from Latin porta door
porter	H2.1.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person in charge of a gate or door; doorman or gatekeeper.
porter	H2.2.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed by a university or college as a caretaker and doorkeeper who also answers enquiries.
porter	H2.3.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in charge of the maintenance of a building, esp. a block of flats.
porter	H2.4.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ostiary}. a person ordained to what was formerly the lowest in rank of the minor orders.
porter	ety	C18: shortened from porter's ale, apparently because it was a favourite beverage of porters
porter	H3.0.
	syl	por+ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dark sweet ale brewed from black malt.
Cole	1.
	head	Porter
	syl	Cole.
	def	1893-1964, U.S. composer and lyricist of musical comedies. His most popular songs include and
Porter	2.
	syl	Por:ter
	pron	<1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George}. born 1920, British chemist, who shared a Nobel prize for chemistry in 1967 for his work on flash photolysis.
Katherine Anne	3.
	head	Porter
	syl	Kath:er:ine Anne.
	def	born 1894, U.S. short-story writer and novelist. Her best-known collections of stories are (1930) and (1939).
Peter	4.
	head	Porter
	syl	Pe:ter.
	def	born 1929, Australian poet, living in Brit?!ain.
William Sidney	5.
	head	Porter
	syl	Wil:liam Sid:ney.
	def	original name of {O. Henry}.
porterage	1.
	syl	por+ter+age
	pron	<1pc:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the work of carrying supplies, goods, etc., done by porters.
porterage	2.
	syl	por+ter+age
	pron	<1pc:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge made for this.
porterhouse	ety	C19 (sense 1): said to be named after a porterhouse or chop-house in New York
porterhouse	1.
	syl	por:ter+house
	pron	<1pc:t*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {porterhouse steak}. a thick choice steak of beef cut from the middle ribs or sirloin.
porterhouse	2.
	syl	por:ter+house
	pron	<1pc:t*2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a house at which porter is served.
portfire	0.
	syl	port+fire
	pron	<1pc:t2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used for firing rockets and fireworks and, in mining, for igniting explosives.
portfolio	ety	C18: from Italian portafoglio, from port*_are to carry+ foglio leaf, paper, from Latin folium leaf
portfolios	infl
	head	portfolio
	syl	port+fo+li:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
portfolio	1.
	syl	port+fo+li:o
	pron	<pc:t1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat case, esp. of leather, used for carrying maps, drawings, etc.
portfolio	2.
	syl	port+fo+li:o
	pron	<pc:t1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	such a case used for carrying ministerial or state papers.
portfolio	3.
	syl	port+fo+li:o
	pron	<pc:t1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the responsibilities or role of the head of a government department.
	exam	1	the portfolio for foreign affairs.
Minister without portfolio	4.
	head	portfolio
	syl	Minister without portfolio.
	def	a cabinet minister who is not responsible for any government department.
portfolio	5.
	syl	port+fo+li:o
	pron	<pc:t1f*uli*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of financial assets, such as shares, bonds, bills of exchange, etc.
Port-Gentil	0.
	syl	Port-Gen:til
	pron	French <pcr> <Z*~a1ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Gabon, in the west near the mouth of the Ogoou*'e River: oil refinery. Pop.: 88146 (1972).
Port Harcourt	0.
	syl	Port Har+court
	pron	<1ha:k*t>, <-kc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Nigeria, capital of Rivers state on the Niger delta: the nation's second largest port; industrial centre. Pop.: 242000 (1975 est.).
porthole	1.
	syl	port+hole
	pron	<1pc:t2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small aperture in the side of a vessel to admit light and air, usually fitted with a watertight glass or metal cover, or both. Sometimes shortened to {port}.
porthole	2.
	syl	port+hole
	pron	<1pc:t2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in a wall or parapet through which a gun can be fired; embrasure.
portico	ety	C17: via Italian from Latin porticus #7porch 
porticoes	infl
	head	portico
	or	porticos
	syl	por+ti+coes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
porticos	infl
	head	portico
	or	porticoes
	syl	por+ti+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
portico	1.
	syl	por+ti+co
	pron	<1pc:tik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered entrance to a building; porch.
portico	2.
	syl	por+ti+co
	pron	<1pc:tik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered walkway in the form of a roof supported by columns or pillars, esp. one built on to the exterior of a building.
portiere	ety	C19: via French from Medieval Latin port*_aria, from Latin porta door
portiere	0.
	syl	por+ti+*`ere
	pron	<2pc:ti1e*>, French <pcr1tje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a curtain hung in a doorway.
portiered	sub
	head	portiere
	syl	por+ti+*`ered
	pos	adj.
Portile de Fier	0.
	syl	Por+*,ti+le de Fier
	pron	<pcr1tsEle> <de> <1fjer>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rumanian name for the {Iron Gate}.
portion	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin porti*_o portion, allocation; related to pars #7part  &- #!por+tion+less adj.
portion	1.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a whole; fraction.
portion	2.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part allotted or belonging to a person or group.
portion	3.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of food served to one person; helping.
portion	4.a.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a share of property, esp. one coming to a child from the estate of his parents.
portion	4.b.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the property given by a woman to her husband at marriage; dowry.
portion	5.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's lot or destiny.
portion	6.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide up; share out.
portion	7.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a share to (a person); assign or allocate.
portion	8.
	syl	por+tion
	pron	<1pc:S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to give a dowry or portion to (a person); endow.
Port Jackson	0.
	syl	Port Jack+son
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific on the coast of SE Australia, forming a fine natural harbour: site of the city of Sydney, spanned by Sydney Harbour Bridge.
Isle of	1.
	head	Portland
	syl	Isle of.
	def	a rugged limestone peninsula in SW England, in Dorset, connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus and by Chesil Bank: the lighthouse of {Portland Bill} lies at the S tip; famous for the quarrying of {Portland stone}, a fine building material. Pop.: 12306 (1971).
Portland	2.
	syl	Port+land
	pron	<1pc:tl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in NW Oregon, on the Willamette River: the largest city in the state; shipbuilding and chemical industries. Pop.: 378134 (1973 est.).
Portland	3.
	syl	Port+land
	pron	<1pc:tl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Maine, on Casco Bay: the largest city in the state; settled by Englishmen in 1632, destroyed successively by French, Indian, and British attacks, and rebuilt; capital of Maine (1820-32). Pop.: 65116 (1970).
Portland cement	ety	C19: named after the I#7sle of P#7ortland, because its colour resembles that of the stone quarried there
Portland cement	0.
	syl	Port+land ce+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a cement that hardens under water and is made by mixing, burning, and grinding certain limestones and clays.
Portlaoise	0.
	syl	Port+laoi:se
	pron	<2pc:t1lES*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Ireland, county town of Co. Laoighis: site of a top-security prison. Pop.: 6470 (1971).
Port Louis	0.
	syl	Port Lou+is
	pron	<1lu:is>, <1lu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Mauritius, on the NW coast on the Indian Ocean. Pop.: 142300 (1971 est.).
portly	ety	C16: from #7port %5 (in the sense: deportment, bearing) &- #!port+li+ness n.
portlier	infl
	head	portly
	syl	port+li+er
	pos	adj.
portliest	infl
	head	portly
	syl	port+li+est.
	pos	adj.
portly	1.
	syl	port+ly
	pron	<1pc:tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	stout or corpulent.
portly	2.
	syl	port+ly
	pron	<1pc:tli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	stately; impressive.
Port Lyautey	0.
	syl	Port Lyau+tey
	pron	<lj*u1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1932-56) of {Mina Hassan Tani}.
portmanteau	ety	C16: from French: cloak carrier, from porter to carry+ manteau cloak #7mantle 
portmanteaus	infl
	head	portmanteau
	or	portmanteaux
	syl	port+man+teaus
	pron	<-t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
portmanteaux	infl
	head	portmanteau
	or	portmanteaus
	syl	port+man+teaux
	pron	<-t*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
portmanteau	1.
	syl	port+man+teau
	pron	<pc:t1m@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large travelling case made of stiff leather, esp. one hinged at the back so as to open out into two compartments.
portmanteau	2.
	syl	port+man+teau
	pron	<pc:t1m@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	embodying several uses or qualities.
	exam	1	the heroine is a portmanteau figure of all the virtues.
portmanteau word	ety	C19: from the idea that two meanings are packed into one word
portmanteau word	0.
	syl	port+man+teau word
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{blend} (sense 7)}.
Port Moresby	0.
	syl	Port Mores+by
	pron	<1mc:zbi>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Papua New Guinea, on the SE coast on the Gulf of Papua: important Allied base in World War II. Pop.: 76507 (1971).
Porto	0.
	syl	P*^or+to
	pron	<1portu>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for {Oporto}.
Porto Alegre	0.
	syl	P*^or+to A:le:gre
	pron	Portuguese <1portu> <a1legri>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Brazil, capital of the Rio Grande do Sul state: the country's chief inland port; the chief commercial centre of S Brazil, with two universities (1936 and 1948). Pop.: 869795 (1970).
Portobello	0.
	syl	Por+to+bel+lo
	pron	<2pc:t*u1bel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small port in Panama, on the Caribbean northeast of Col*'on: the most important port in South America in colonial times; declined with the opening of the Panama Canal. Pop.: 1980 (1970).
port of call	1.
	syl	port of call
	pos	n.
	def	any port where a ship stops, excluding its home port.
port of call	2.
	syl	port of call
	pos	n.
	def	any place visited on a traveller's itinerary.
port of entry	0.
	syl	port of en+try
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an airport, harbour, etc., where customs officials are stationed to supervise the entry into and exit from a country of persons and merchandise.
Port of Spain	0.
	syl	Port of Spain
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Trinidad and Tobago, on the W coast of Trinidad. Pop.: 11032 (1970).
Porto Novo	0.
	syl	Por+to No:vo
	pron	<1pc:t*u> <1n*uv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Benin, in the southwest on a coastal lagoon: formerly a centre of Portuguese settlement and the slave trade. Pop.: 104000 (1975 est.).
Porto Rico	0.
	syl	Por+to Ri:co
	pron	<1pc:t*> <1rEk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1932) of {Puerto Rico}.
Porto Rican	sub
	head	Porto Rico
	syl	Por+to Ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
Porto Velho	0.
	syl	P*^or+to Ve+lho
	pron	Portuguese <1portu> <1vAlju>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Brazil, capital of the federal territory of Rond*^onia on the Madeira River. Pop.: 88856 (1970).
Port Phillip	alt
	head	Port Phillip Bay
	or	Port Phillip Bay
	syl	Port Phil+lip
	pos	n.
Port Phillip Bay	0.
	or	Port Phillip
	syl	Port Phil+lip Bay
	pos	n.
	def	a bay in SE Australia, which forms the harbour of Melbourne.
portrait	ety	C16: from French, from portraire to #7portray 
portrait	1.a.
	syl	por+trait
	pron	<1pc:trit>, <-trAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting, drawing, sculpture, photograph, or other likeness of an individual, esp. of the face.
portrait	1.b.
	syl	por+trait
	pron	<1pc:trit>, <-trAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a portrait gallery.
portrait	2.
	syl	por+trait
	pron	<1pc:trit>, <-trAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal description or picture, esp. of a person's character.
portraitist	0.
	syl	por+trait+ist
	pron	<1pc:tritist>, <-trA->
	pos	n.
	def	an artist, photographer, etc., who specializes in portraits.
portraiture	1.
	syl	por+trai+ture
	pron	<1pc:triC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or art of making portraits.
portraiture	2.a.
	syl	por+trai+ture
	pron	<1pc:triC*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {portrait} (sense 1).
portraiture	2.b.
	syl	por+trai+ture
	pron	<1pc:triC*>
	pos	n.
	def	portraits collectively.
portraiture	3.
	syl	por+trai+ture
	pron	<1pc:triC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal description.
portray	ety	C14: from Old French portraire to depict, from Latin pr*_otrahere to drag forth, bring to light, from #7{pro -%1}#7+ trahere to drag
portray	1.
	syl	por+tray
	pron	<pc:1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent in a painting, drawing, sculpture, etc.; make a portrait of.
portray	2.
	syl	por+tray
	pron	<pc:1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a verbal picture of; depict in words.
portray	3.
	syl	por+tray
	pron	<pc:1trA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to play the part of (a character) in a play or film.
portrayable	sub
	head	portray
	syl	por+1tray+a:ble
	pos	adj.
portress	0.
	syl	port+ress
	pron	<1pc:tris>
	pos	n.
	def	a female porter, esp. a doorkeeper.
Port Royal	1.
	syl	Port Roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified town in SE Jamaica, at the en?!trance to Kingston harbour: capital of Jamaica in colonial times.
Port Royal	2.
	syl	Port Roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1710) of {Annapolis Royal}.
Port Royal	3.
	syl	Port Roy+al
	pron	French <pcr> <rwa1jal>
	pos	n.
	def	an educational institution about 27 km (17 miles) west of Paris that flourished from 1638 to 1704, when it was suppressed by papal bull as it had become a centre of Jansenism. Its teachers were noted esp. for their work on linguistics: their exercised much influence.
Port Said	0.
	syl	Port Sa:id
	pron	<1sa:Ed>, <sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Egypt, at the N end of the Suez Canal: founded in 1859 when the Suez Canal was begun; became the largest coaling station in the world and later an oil-bunkering port; damaged in the Arab-Israeli wars of 1967 and 1973. Pop.: 342000 (1974 est.).
Port du Salut	alt
	head	Port-Salut
	or	Port-Salut
	syl	Port du Sa+lut
	pos	n.
Port-Salut	0.
	or	Port du Salut
	syl	Port-Sa:lut
	pron	<1pc:> <s*1lu:>, French <pcr> <sa1ly>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild semihard whole-milk cheese of a round flat shape.
Portsmouth	1.
	syl	Ports+mouth
	pron	<1pc:tsm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S England, in Hampshire on the English Channel: Britain's chief naval base. Pop.: 196973 (1971). Informal name: {Pompey}.
Portsmouth	2.
	syl	Ports+mouth
	pron	<1pc:tsm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Virginia, on the Elizabeth River: naval base; shipyards. Pop.: 109295 (1973 est.).
Port Sudan	0.
	syl	Port Su+dan
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of the Sudan, in the NE on the Red Sea. Pop.: 110091 (1971 est.).
Port Talbot	0.
	syl	Port Tal+bot
	pron	<1tc:lb*t>, <1t@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Wales, in West Glamorgan on Swansea Bay: established as a coal port in the mid-19th century; large steelworks; ore terminal. Pop.: 50658 (1971).
Portugal	0.
	syl	Por+tu+gal
	pron	<1pc:tjugL>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SW Europe, on the Atlantic: became an independent monarchy in 1139 and expelled the Moors in 1249 after more than four centuries of Muslim rule; became a republic in 1910; under the dictatorship of Salazar from 1932 until 1968, when he was succeeded by Dr. Caetano, who was overthrown by a junta in 1974. Language: Portuguese. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: escudo. Capi?!tal: Lisbon. Pop.: 8762000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 91530 sq. km (35340 sq. miles).
Portuguese	1.
	syl	Por+tu+guese
	pron	<2pc:tju1gEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Por?!tugal, its overseas territories, and Brazil: the native lang?!uage of approximately 110 million people. It belongs to the Ro?!mance group of the Indo-European family and is derived from the Galician dialect of Vulgar Latin.
Portuguese	infl
	syl	Por+tu+guese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Portuguese	2.
	syl	Por+tu+guese
	pron	<2pc:tju1gEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Portugal.
Portuguese	3.
	syl	Por+tu+guese
	pron	<2pc:tju1gEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denot?!ing, or characteristic of Portugal, its inhabitants, or their lang?!uage.
Portuguese East Africa	0.
	syl	Por+tu+guese East Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1975) of {Mozambique}.
Portuguese Guinea	0.
	syl	Por+tu+guese Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1974) of {Guinea-Bissau}.
Portuguese Guinean	sub
	head	Portuguese Guinea
	syl	Por+tu+guese Guin+e:an
	pos	adj. n.
Portuguese India	0.
	syl	Por+tu+guese In+di:a
	pos	n.
	def	a former Portuguese overseas province on the W coast of India, consisting of Goa, Daman, and Diu: established between 1505 and 1510; annexed by India in 1961.
Portuguese man-of-war	0.
	syl	Por+tu+guese man-of-war
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large complex colonial hydrozoans of the genus esp. having an aerial float and long stinging tentacles: order Sometimes shortened to {man-of-war}.
Portuguese Timor	0.
	syl	Por+tu+guese Ti+mor
	pos	n.
	def	a former Portuguese overseas pro?!vince in the Malay Archipelago, consisting of the island of Timor, an enclave on the NW coast, and the islands of Ata*'uro and Jaco.
Portuguese West Africa	0.
	syl	Por+tu+guese West Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1975) for {Angola}.
portulaca	ety	C16: from Latin: #7purslane 
portulaca	0.
	syl	por+tu+lac:a
	pron	<2pc:tju1l@k*>, <-1lAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any portulacaceous plant of the genus such as rose moss and purslane, of tropical and subtropical America, having yellow, pink, or purple showy flowers.
portulacaceous	0.
	syl	por+tu+la+ca+ceous
	pron	<2pc:tjul*1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of fleshy-leaved flowering plants that are common in the U.S.
pos	1.
	syl	pos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	position.
pos	2.
	syl	pos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	positive.
posada	ety	literally: place for stopping
posadas	infl
	head	posada
	syl	po+sa+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pose	ety	C14: from Old French poser to set in place, from Late Latin paus*_are to cease, put down (influenced by Latin p*_onere to place)
pose	H1.1.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assume or cause to assume a physical attitude, as for a photograph or painting.
pose	H1.2.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by as
	def	to pretend to be or present oneself (as something one is not).
pose	H1.3.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to affect an attitude or play a part in order to impress others.
pose	H1.4.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put forward, ask, or assert.
	exam	1	to pose a question.
pose	H1.5.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical attitude, esp. one deliberately adopted for or represented by an artist or photographer.
pose	H1.6.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mode of behaviour that is adopted for effect.
pose	ety	C16: from obsolete appose, from Latin app*_onere to put to, set against; see #7oppose 
pose	H2.1.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to puzzle or baffle.
pose	H2.2.
	syl	pose
	pron	<p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to question closely.
Posen	0.
	syl	Po+sen
	pron	<1po:zN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Pozna*'n}.
poser	H1.0.
	syl	pos+er
	pron	<1p*uz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who poses.
poser	H2.0.
	syl	pos+er
	pron	<1p*uz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a baffling or insoluble question.
poseur	ety	C19: from French, from poser to #7pose %1
poseur	0.
	syl	po+seur
	pron	<p*u1zR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who strikes an attitude or assumes a pose in order to impress others.
posh	ety	C19: supposedly an acronym of the phrase port out, starboard home, the most desirable location for a cabin in British ships sailing to and from the East, being the north-facing or shaded side
posh	1.
	syl	posh
	pron	<poS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	smart, elegant, or fashionable; exclusive.
	exam	1	posh clothes.
posh	2.
	syl	posh
	pron	<poS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	upper-class or genteel.
posh	3.
	syl	posh
	pron	<poS>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	in a manner associated with the upper class.
	exam	1	to talk posh.
posho	ety	from Swahili
posho	0.
	syl	po+sho
	pron	<1pcSc>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	corn meal. Also called: {ugali}.
posit	ety	C17: from Latin p*_onere to place, position
posit	1.
	syl	pos+it
	pron	<1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assume or put forward as fact or the factual basis for an argument; postulate.
posit	2.
	syl	pos+it
	pron	<1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in position.
posit	3.
	syl	pos+it
	pron	<1pozit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a fact, idea, etc., that is posited; assumption.
positif	ety	from French: positive
positif	0.
	syl	pos:i+tif
	pron	<1positif>
	pos	n.
	usage	on older organs
	def	a manual controlling soft stops.
position	ety	C15: from Late Latin positi*_o a positioning, affirmation, from p*_onere to place, lay down
position	1.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the place, situation, or location of a person or thing.
	exam	1	he took up a position to the rear.
position	2.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the appropriate or customary location.
	exam	1	the telescope is in position for use.
position	3.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement or disposition of the body or a part of the body.
	exam	1	the corpse was found in a sitting position.
position	4.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which a person or thing is placed; arrangement.
position	5.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an area or point occupied for tactical reasons.
position	6.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mental attitude; point of view; stand.
	exam	1	what's your position on this issue??
position	7.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	social status or standing, esp. high social standing.
position	8.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a post of employment; job.
position	9.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of positing a fact or viewpoint.
position	10.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something posited, such as an idea, proposition, etc.
position	11.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the part of a field or playing area where a player is placed or where he generally operates.
position	12.a.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical spacing or layout of the written notes in a chord. Chords arranged with the three upper voices close together are in {close position}. Chords whose notes are evenly or widely distributed are in {open position}. See also {root position}.
position	12.b.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the points on the fingerboard of a stringed instrument, determining where a string is to be stopped.
position	13.a.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the situation in which a short vowel may be regarded as long, that is, when it occurs before two or more consonants.
make position	13.b.
	head	position
	syl	make position.
	usage	of a consonant, either on its own or in combination with other consonants, such as $x in Latin
	def	to cause a short vowel to become metrically long when placed after it.
position	14.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	the market commitment of an investor in securities or a trader in commodities.
	exam	1	a long position;
	exam	2	a short position.
in a postion	15.
	head	position
	syl	in a postion.
	usage	foll. by an infinitive
	def	able (to).
	exam	1	I'm not in a position to reveal these figures.
position	16.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in the proper or appropriate place; locate.
position	17.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to place (oneself or another player) in a particular part of the field or playing area.
position	18.
	syl	po+si+tion
	pron	<p*1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to locate or ascertain the position of.
positional	sub
	head	position
	syl	po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
positional notation	0.
	syl	po+si+tion+al no+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the method of denoting numbers by the use of a finite number of digits, each digit having its value multiplied by its place value, as in 936=?!(9#M100)+?!(3#M10)+6.
position effect	0.
	syl	po+si+tion ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the effect on the phenotype of interacting genes when their relative positions on the chromosome are altered, as by inversion.
positive	ety	C13: from Late Latin posit*_ivus positive, agreed on an arbitrary basis, from p*_onere to place
positive	1.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or expressing certainty or affirmation.
	exam	1	a positive answer.
positive	2.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of or possessing actual or specific qualities; real.
	exam	1	a positive benefit.
positive	3.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to emphasize what is good or laudable; constructive.
	exam	1	he takes a very positive attitude when correcting pupils' mistakes.
positive	4.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending towards progress or improvement; moving in a beneficial direction.
positive	5.a.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to positivism.
positive	5.b.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	constructive rather than sceptical.
positive	6.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	independ?!ent of circumstances; absolute or unqualified.
positive	8.a.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a value greater than zero.
	exam	1	a positive number.
positive	8.b.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating, consisting of, or graduated in one or more quantities greater than zero.
	exam	1	positive direction.
positive	9.a.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	measured in a direction opposite to that regarded as negative.
positive	9.b.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the same magnitude as but opposite sense to an equivalent negative quantity.
positive	10.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting the usual form of an adjective as opposed to its comparative or superlative form.
positive	11.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	indicating movement or growth towards a particular stimu?!lus.
positive	12.a.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electric charge
	def	having an opposite polari?!ty to the charge of an electron and the same polarity as the charge of a proton.
positive	12.b.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a body, system, ion, etc.
	def	having a positive electric charge; having a deficiency of electrons.
	exam	1	a positive ion.
positive	12.c.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a point in an electric circuit
	def	having a higher electric potential than some other point with an assigned zero potential.
positive	13.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {electropositive}.
positive	14.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a lens
	def	capable of causing convergence of a parallel beam of light.
positive	15.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of the results of an examination or test
	def	indicating the existence or presence of a suspected disorder or pathogenic organism.
positive	16.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of the effect of a drug or therapeutic regimen
	def	beneficial or satisfactory.
positive	17.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {Rh positive}.
positive	18.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a machine part
	def	having precise motion with no hysteresis or backlash.
positive	19.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a government
	def	directly involved in activities beyond the minimum maintenance of law and order, such as social welfare or the organization of scientific research.
positive	20.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	of, relating to, or governed by the group of signs of the zodiac that belong to the air and fire classifications, which are associated with a self-expressive spontaneous nature.
positive	21.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is positive.
positive	22.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a quantity greater than zero.
positive	23.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a print or slide showing a photographic image whose colours or tones correspond to those of the original subject.
positive	24.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the positive degree of an adjective or adverb.
positive	25.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive object, such as a terminal or plate in a voltaic cell.
positive	26.a.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {positive organ}. a medieval nonportable organ with one manual and no pedals. Compare {portative organ}.
positive	26.b.
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {positif}.
positive	xref
	syl	pos:i+tive
	pron	<1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {negative}.
positiveness	sub
	head	positive
	syl	pos:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
positive feedback	0.
	syl	pos:i+tive feed+back
	pos	n.
	def	See {feedback} (sense 1).
positively	1.
	syl	pos:i+tive+ly
	pron	<1pozitivli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a positive manner.
positively	3.
	syl	pos:i+tive+ly
	pron	<1pozitivli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	unquestionably; absolutely.
positive polarity	0.
	syl	pos:i+tive po+lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the grammatical characteristic of a word or phrase, such as or that may normally only be used in a semantically or syntactically positive or affirmative context.
positivism	1.a.
	syl	pos:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1poziti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a philosophical system that bases knowledge on perception.
positivism	1.b.
	syl	pos:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1poziti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of this doctrine. See also {logical positivism}.
positivism	2.
	syl	pos:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1poziti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical system of Auguste Comte, in which the importance of positive science is stressed, esp. that of sociology over religion and metaphysics.
positivism	3.
	syl	pos:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1poziti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being definite, certain, etc.
positivist	sub
	head	positivism
	syl	pos:i+tiv+ist
	pos	n. adj.
positivistic	sub
	head	positivism
	syl	pos:i+tiv+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
positivistically	sub
	head	positivism
	syl	pos:i+tiv+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
positron	ety	C20: from posi (tive+elec) tron 
positron	0.
	syl	pos:i+tron
	pron	<1pozi2tron>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the antiparticle of the electron, having the same mass but an equal and opposite charge. It is produced in certain decay processes and in pair production, annihilation occurring when it collides with an electron.
positronium	0.
	syl	pos:i+tro+ni:um
	pron	<2pozi1tr*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a short-lived entity consisting of a positron and an electron bound together. It decays by annihilation to produce two or three photons.
posology	ety	C19: from French posologie, from Greek posos how much
posology	0.
	syl	po+sol+o:gy
	pron	<p*1sol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the determination of appropriate doses of drugs or agents.
poss	ety	of uncertain origin
poss	0.
	syl	poss
	pron	<pos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash (clothes) by agitating them with a long rod, pole, etc.
poss	1.
	syl	poss.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	possession.
poss	2.
	syl	poss.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	possessive.
poss	3.
	syl	poss.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	possible.
poss	4.
	syl	poss.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	possibly.
posse	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin (n.): power, strength, from Latin (vb.): to be able, have power
posse	1.
	syl	pos+se
	pron	<1posi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {posse comitatus}, the able-bodied men of a district assembled together and forming a group upon whom the sheriff may call for assistance in maintaining law and order.
posse	2.
	syl	pos+se
	pron	<1posi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	possibility (esp. in the phrase {in posse) }.
posse comitatus	ety	Medieval Latin: strength (manpower) of the county
posse comitatus	0.
	syl	pos+se co+mi+ta+tus
	pron	<2komi1ta:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal legal term for {posse} (sense 1).
possess	ety	C15: from Old French posses?!ser, from Latin possid*_ere to own, occupy; related to Latin sed*_ere to sit
possess	1.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have as one's property; own.
possess	2.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have as a quality, faculty, characteristic, etc..
	exam	1	to possess good eyesight.
possess	3.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have knowledge or mastery of.
	exam	1	to possess a little French.
possess	4.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain control over or dominate.
	exam	1	whatever possessed you to act so foolishly??
possess	5.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to cause to be the owner or possessor.
	exam	1	I am possessed of the necessary information.
possess	6.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to cause to be influenced or dominated (by).
	exam	1	the news possessed him with anger.
possess	7.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
possess	8.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to keep control over or maintain (oneself or one's feelings) in a certain state or condition.
	exam	1	possess yourself in patience until I tell you the news.
possess	9.
	syl	pos+sess
	pron	<p*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to gain or seize.
possessor	sub
	head	possess
	syl	pos+1ses+sor
	pos	n.
possessed	1.
	syl	pos+sessed
	pron	<p*1zest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	owning or having.
possessed	2.
	syl	pos+sessed
	pron	<p*1zest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	under the influence of a powerful force, such as a spirit or strong emotion.
possessed	3.
	syl	pos+sessed
	pron	<p*1zest>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {self-possessed}.
possession	1.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of possessing or state of being possessed.
	exam	1	in possession of the crown.
possession	2.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is owned or possessed.
possession	3.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	wealth or property.
possession	4.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being controlled or dominated by or as if by evil spirits.
possession	5.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the physical control or occupancy of land, property, etc., whether or not accompanied by ownership.
	exam	1	to take possession of a house.
possession	6.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory subject to a foreign state or to a sovereign prince.
	exam	1	colonial possessions.
possession	7.
	syl	pos+ses+sion
	pron	<p*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	control of the ball, puck, etc., as exercised by a player or team.
	exam	1	he got possession in his own half.
possessive	1.
	syl	pos+ses+sive
	pron	<p*1zesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to possession or ownership.
possessive	2.
	syl	pos+ses+sive
	pron	<p*1zesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing an excessive desire to possess, control, or dominate.
	exam	1	a possessive mother.
possessive	3.a.
	syl	pos+ses+sive
	pron	<p*1zesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{genitive} (sense 1)}.
possessive	3.b.
	syl	pos+ses+sive
	pron	<p*1zesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an inflected form of a noun or pronoun used to convey the idea of posses?!sion, association, etc., as or
possessive	4.a.
	syl	pos+ses+sive
	pron	<p*1zesiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the possessive case.
possessive	4.b.
	syl	pos+ses+sive
	pron	<p*1zesiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or speech element in the posses?!sive case.
possessively	sub
	head	possessive
	syl	pos+1ses+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
possessiveness	sub
	head	possessive
	syl	pos+1ses+sive+ness
	pos	n.
possessory	1.
	syl	pos+ses+so+ry
	pron	<p*1zes*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having possession.
possessory	2.
	syl	pos+ses+so+ry
	pron	<p*1zes*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	arising out of, depending upon, or con?!cerned with possession.
	exam	1	a possessory title.
posset	ety	C15 poshoote, of unknown origin
posset	0.
	syl	pos+set
	pron	<1posit>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink of hot milk curdled with ale, beer, etc., flavoured with spices, formerly used as a remedy for colds.
possibilities	infl
	head	possibility
	syl	pos+si:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
possibility	1.
	syl	pos+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2posi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being possible.
possibility	2.
	syl	pos+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2posi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is possible.
possibility	3.
	syl	pos+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2posi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor, candidate, etc., who has a moderately good chance of winning, being chosen, etc.
possibility	4.
	syl	pos+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2posi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a future prospect or potential.
	exam	1	my new house has great possibilities.
possible	ety	C14: from Latin possibilis that may be, from posse to be able, have power
possible	1.
	syl	pos+si:ble
	pron	<1posibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of existing, taking place, or proving true without contravention of any natural law.
possible	2.
	syl	pos+si:ble
	pron	<1posibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being achieved.
	exam	1	it is not possible to finish in three weeks.
possible	3.
	syl	pos+si:ble
	pron	<1posibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having potential or capabilities for favourable use or development.
	exam	1	the idea is a possible money-spinner.
possible	4.
	syl	pos+si:ble
	pron	<1posibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	that may or may not happen or have happened; feasible but less than probable.
	exam	1	it is possible that man will live on Mars.
possible	5.
	syl	pos+si:ble
	pron	<1posibL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {possibility} (sense 3).
possibly	0.
	syl	pos+si:bly
	pron	<1posibli>
	exam	1	sentence substitute, adv.
possibly	1.a.
	syl	pos+si:bly
	pron	<1posibli>
	def	perhaps or maybe.
possibly	1.b.
	syl	pos+si:bly
	pron	<1posibli>
	usage	as sentence modifier
	exam	1	possibly he'll come.
possibly	2.
	syl	pos+si:bly
	pron	<1posibli>
	pos	adv.
	def	by any chance; at all.
	exam	1	he can't possibly come.
pozzy	alt
	head	possie
	or	possie
	syl	poz+zy
	pron	<1pozi>
	pos	n.
possie	0.
	or	pozzy
	syl	pos+sie
	pron	<1pozi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a place; position.
	exam	1	if we're early for the film we'll get a good possie at the back.
possum	1.
	syl	pos+sum
	pron	<1pos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {opossum}.
possum	2.
	syl	pos+sum
	pron	<1pos*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Austral. and N. Z. name for {phalanger}.
play possum	3.
	head	possum
	syl	play possum.
	def	to pretend to be dead, ignorant, asleep, etc., in order to deceive an opponent. |&540|
post	ety	Old English, from Latin postis; related to Old High German first ridgepole, Greek pastas colonnade
post	H1.1.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of wood, metal, etc., fixed upright in the ground to serve as a support, marker, point of attachment, etc.
post	H1.2.a.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two upright poles marking the beginning ({starting post}) and end ({winning post}) of a racecourse.
post	H1.2.b.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	the finish of a horse race.
post	H1.3.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the main upright supports of a piece of furniture, such as a four-poster bed.
post	H1.4.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to fasten or put up (a notice) in a public place.
post	H1.5.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce by means of or as if by means of a poster.
	exam	1	to post banns.
post	H1.6.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to publish (a name) on a list.
post	H1.7.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to denounce publicly; brand.
post	ety	C16: from French poste, from Italian posto, ultimately from Latin p*_onere to place
post	H2.1.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a position to which a person is appointed or elected; appointment; job.
post	H2.2.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or station to which a person, such as a sentry, is assigned for duty.
post	H2.3.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent military establishment.
post	H2.4.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	either of two military bugle calls ({first post} and {last post}) ordering or giving notice of the time to retire for the night.
post	H2.5.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	See {{trading post} (senses 1, 2)}.
post	H2.6.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign to or station at a particular place or position.
post	H2.7.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to transfer to a different unit or ship on taking up a new appointment, etc.
post	ety	C16: via French from Italian poste, from Latin posita something placed, from p*_onere to put, place
post	H3.1.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	letters, packages, etc., that are transported and delivered by the Post Office; mail.
post	H3.2.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a single collection or delivery of mail.
post	H3.3.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official system of mail delivery.
post	H3.4.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	any of a series of stations furnishing relays of men and horses to deliver mail over a fixed route.
post	H3.5.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a rider who carried mail between such stations.
post	H3.6.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for {pillar box}.
post	H3.7.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {post of?!fice}.
post	H3.8.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of writing or printing paper, 15@1#800643 by 19 #800644 inches or 16@2#800645 by 21 inches ({large post) }.
post	H3.9.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various book sizes, esp. 5@1 by 8@1 inches ({post octavo}) and 8@1 by 10@1 inches ({post quarto) }.
by return of post	10.
	head	post
	syl	by return of post.
	def	by the next mail in the opposite direc?!tion. {~}
post	H3.11.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to send by post. U.S. word: {mail}.
post	H3.12.a.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	to enter (an item) in a ledger.
post	H3.12.b.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to compile or enter all paper items in (a ledger).
post	H3.13.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inform of the latest news.
post	H3.14.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a rider
	def	to rise from and reseat oneself in a saddle in time with the motions of a trotting horse; perform a rising trot.
post	H3.15.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	formerly
	def	to travel with relays of post horses.
post	H3.16.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to travel or dispatch with speed; hasten.
post	H3.17.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	adv.
	def	with speed; rapidly.
post	H3.18.
	syl	post
	pron	<p*ust>
	pos	adv.
	def	by means of post horses.
post-	ety	from Latin, from post after, behind
post-	1.
	syl	post-
	pos	prefix.
	def	after in time or sequence; following; subsequent.
	exam	1	postgraduate.
post-	2.
	syl	post-
	pos	prefix.
	def	behind; posterior to.
	exam	1	postorbital.
postage	0.a.
	syl	post+age
	pron	<1p*ustiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge for delivering a piece of mail.
postage	0.b.
	syl	post+age
	pron	<1p*ustiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	postage charges.
postage due stamp	0.
	syl	post+age due stamp
	pos	n.
	def	a stamp affixed by a Post Office to a letter, parcel, etc., indicating that insufficient or no postage has been prepaid and showing the amount to be paid by the addressee on delivery.
postage meter	0.
	syl	post+age me+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a postal franking machine. Also called: {postal meter}.
postage stamp	1.
	syl	post+age stamp
	pos	n.
	def	a printed paper label with a gummed back for attaching to mail as an official indication that the required postage has been paid.
postage stamp	2.
	syl	post+age stamp
	pos	n.
	def	a mark directly printed or embossed on an envelope, postcard, etc., serving the same function.
postal	0.
	syl	post+al
	pron	<1p*ustL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Post Office or to the mail-delivery service.
postally	sub
	head	postal
	syl	post+al+ly
	pos	adv.
postal card	0.
	syl	post+al card
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another term for {postcard}.
postal note	0.
	syl	post+al note
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the usual name for {postal order}.
postal order	0.
	syl	post+al or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a written order for the payment of a sum of money, to a named payee, obtainable and payable at a post office.
postaxial	1.
	syl	post+ax+i:al
	pron	<p*ust1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated or occur?!ring behind the axis of the body.
postaxial	2.
	syl	post+ax+i:al
	pron	<p*ust1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the pos?!terior part of a vertebrate limb.
	infl
	head	postbag
	syl	1.
	pos	n.
postbag	0.
	syl	post+bag
	pron	<1p*ust2b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another name for {mailbag. 2}. the mail received by a magazine, radio programme, public figure, etc.
post-bellum	ety	C19: Latin post after+ bellum war
post-bellum	0.
	syl	post-bel:lum
	pron	<1p*ust1bel*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or during the period after a war, esp. the American Civil War.
postbox	0.
	syl	post+box
	pron	<1p*ust2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a box into which mail is put for collection by the postal service.
postboy	1.
	syl	post+boy
	pron	<1p*ust2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {postilion}.
postboy	2.
	syl	post+boy
	pron	<1p*ust2bci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a man or boy who rode with the post.
postcard	0.
	syl	post+card
	pron	<1p*ust2ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a card, often bearing a photograph, picture, etc., on one side, ({picture postcard) }, for sending a message by post without an envelope. Also called (U.S.): {postal card}.
postcava	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7post -#7, vena cava 
postcava	0.
	syl	post+ca+va
	pron	<p*ust1ka:v*>, <-1kAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the inferior vena cava.
postcaval	sub
	head	postcava
	syl	post+1ca+val
	pos	adj.
post chaise	ety	C18: from #7post %3#7+chaise 
post chaise	0.
	syl	post chaise
	pos	n.
	def	a closed four-wheeled horse-drawn coach used as a rapid means for transporting mail and passengers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
postcode	0.
	syl	post+code
	pron	<1p*ust2k*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a code of letters and digits used as part of a postal address to aid the sorting of mail. Also called: {postal code}. U.S. equivalent: {zip code}.
post-cyclic	0.
	syl	post-cy:clic
	pos	adj.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	denoting rules that apply only after the transformations of a whole cycle. Compare {{cyclic} (sense 6)}, {last-cyclic}.
postdate	1.
	syl	post+date
	pron	<p*ust1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write a future date on (a document, etc.), as on a cheque to prevent it being paid until then.
postdate	2.
	syl	post+date
	pron	<p*ust1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a date to (an event, period, etc.) that is later than its previously assigned date of occurrence.
postdate	3.
	syl	post+date
	pron	<p*ust1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or occur at a later date than.
postdiluvian	ety	C17: from #7post -#7+ diluvian, from Latin diluvium deluge, flood
postdiluvian	1.
	syl	post+di+lu+vi:an
	pron	<2p*ustdi1lu:vi*n>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	existing or occurring after the biblical Flood.
postdiluvian	2.
	syl	post+di+lu+vi:an
	pron	<2p*ustdi1lu:vi*n>, <-dI->
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person or thing existing after the biblical Flood.
postdoctoral	0.
	syl	post+doc+tor+al
	pron	<p*ust1dokt*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designat?!ing studies, research, or professional work above the level of a doctorate.
poster	1.
	syl	post+er
	pron	<1p*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a placard or bill posted in a public place as an advertisement.
poster	2.
	syl	post+er
	pron	<1p*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who posts bills.
poste restante	ety	French, literally: mail remaining
poste restante	1.
	syl	poste res+tante
	pron	<1p*ust> <ri1st@nt>, French <pcst> <res1t?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in the U.S. and Canada
	def	an address on mail indicating that it should be kept at a specified post office until collected by the addressee.
poste restante	2.
	syl	poste res+tante
	pron	<1p*ust> <ri1st@nt>, French <pcst> <res1t?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the mail-delivery service or post-office department that handles mail having this address.
poste restante	xref
	syl	poste res+tante
	pron	<1p*ust> <ri1st@nt>, French <pcst> <res1t?~a:t>
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. and Canadian equivalent: {general delivery}.
posterior	ety	C16: from Latin: latter, from posterus coming next, from post after
posterior	1.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at the back of or behind something.
posterior	2.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after or following another in a series.
posterior	3.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after in time.
posterior	4.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Zoology. of lower animals
	def	of or near the hind end.
posterior	5.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a flower
	def	situated nearest to the main stem.
posterior	6.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	dorsal or towards the spine.
posterior	xref
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {anterior}.
posterior	7.
	syl	pos+te:ri+or
	pron	<po1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the buttocks; rump.
posteriorly	sub
	head	posterior
	syl	pos+1te:ri+or+ly
	pos	adv.
posterity	ety	C14: from French post*'erit*'e, from Latin posterit*_as future generations, from posterus coming after, from post after
posterity	1.
	syl	pos+ter+i:ty
	pron	<po1steriti>
	pos	n.
	def	future or succeeding generations.
posterity	2.
	syl	pos+ter+i:ty
	pron	<po1steriti>
	pos	n.
	def	all of one's descendants.
postern	ety	C13: from Old French posterne, from Late Latin posterula (j*_anua) a back (entrance), from posterus coming behind; see #7posterior, posterity 
postern	1.
	syl	pos+tern
	pron	<1post*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a back door or gate, esp. one that is for private use.
postern	2.
	syl	pos+tern
	pron	<1post*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at the rear or the side.
colour	alt
	head	poster paint
	or	poster paint
	syl	col+our
	pos	n.
poster paint	0.
	or	colour
	syl	post+er paint
	pos	n.
	def	a gum-based opaque watercolour paint used for writing posters, etc.
post exchange	0.
	syl	post ex+change
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a government-subsidized shop oper?!ated mainly for military personnel. Abbrev.: {PX}
postexilic	alt
	head	postexilian
	or	postexilian
	syl	post+ex+il+ic
	pos	adj.
postexilian	0.
	or	postexilic
	syl	post+ex+il+i:an
	pron	<2p*ustig1zili*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	existing or occurring after the Babylonian exile of the Jews (587-539 #7b.c.) #7.
postfix	1.
	syl	post+fix
	pron	<p*ust1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add or append at the end of something; suffix.
postfix	2.
	syl	post+fix
	pron	<1p*ust2fiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {suffix}.
post-free	1.
	syl	post-free
	pos	adv. adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	with the postage prepaid; postpaid.
post-free	2.
	syl	post-free
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	free of postal charge.
postglacial	0.
	syl	post+gla+ci:al
	pron	<p*ust1glAsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or occurring after a glacial period, esp. after the Pleistocene epoch.
postgraduate	1.
	syl	post+grad:u+ate
	pron	<p*ust1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a student who has obtained a degree from a university, etc., and is pursuing studies for a more advanced qualification.
postgraduate	2.
	syl	post+grad:u+ate
	pron	<p*ust1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to such a student or to his studies. {~} Also (U.S.): {graduate}.
posthaste	1.
	syl	post+haste
	pron	<1p*ust1hAst>
	pos	adv.
	def	with great haste; as fast as possible.
posthaste	2.
	syl	post+haste
	pron	<1p*ust1hAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	great haste.
post hoc	ety	from Latin, short for Post hoc ergo propter hoc after this, therefore on account of this
post hoc	0.
	syl	post hoc
	pron	<1p*ust> <1hok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the fallacy of assuming that temporal succession is evidence of causal relation.
post horn	0.
	syl	post horn
	pos	n.
	def	a simple valveless natural horn consisting of a long tube of brass or copper, either straight or coiled.
post horse	0.
	syl	post horse
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a horse kept at an inn or post house for use by postriders or for hire to travellers.
post house	0.
	syl	post house
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a house or inn where horses were kept for postriders or for hire to travellers.
posthumous	ety	C17: from Latin postumus the last, but modified as though from Latin post after+ humus earth, that is, after the burial
posthumous	1.
	syl	post+hu+mous
	pron	<1postjum*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening or continuing after one's death.
posthumous	2.
	syl	post+hu+mous
	pron	<1postjum*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book, etc.
	def	published after the author's death.
posthumous	3.
	syl	post+hu+mous
	pron	<1postjum*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a child
	def	born after the father's death.
posthumously	sub
	head	posthumous
	syl	post+hu+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
posthypnotic suggestion	0.
	syl	post+hyp+not+ic sug+ges+tion
	pron	<2p*usthip1notik>
	pos	n.
	def	a suggestion made to be subject while in a hypnotic trance, to be acted upon at some time after emerging from the trance.
postiche	ety	C19: from French, from Italian apposticcio (n.) , from Late Latin apposit*_icius (adj.) ; see #7apposite 
postiche	1.
	syl	pos+tiche
	pron	<po1stES>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of architectural ornament
	def	inappropriately applied; sham.
postiche	2.
	syl	pos+tiche
	pron	<po1stES>
	pos	adj.
	def	false or artificial; spurious.
postiche	3.
	syl	pos+tiche
	pron	<po1stES>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {hairpiece}.
postiche	4.
	syl	pos+tiche
	pron	<po1stES>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation, counterfeit, or substitute.
postiche	5.
	syl	pos+tiche
	pron	<po1stES>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is false; sham or pretence.
posticous	ety	C19: from Latin post*_icus that is behind, from post after
posticous	0.
	syl	pos+ti+cous
	pron	<po1stEk*s>, <-1stI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the position of plant parts
	def	behind another part; posterior.
postie	0.
	syl	post:ie
	pron	<1p*usti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a postman.
postil	ety	C15 (postille) : from Old French postille from Medieval Latin postilla, perhaps from post illa (verba textus) , after these words in the text, often the opening phrase of such an annotation
postil	1.
	syl	pos+til
	pron	<1postil>
	pos	n.
	def	a commentary or marginal note, as in a Bible.
postil	2.
	syl	pos+til
	pron	<1postil>
	pos	n.
	def	a homily or collection of homilies.
postils	infl
	head	postil
	or	postils
	syl	pos+tils
	pos	vb.
postiling	infl
	head	postil
	or	postilling
	syl	pos+til+ing
	pos	vb.
postiled	infl
	head	postil
	or	postilled
	syl	pos+tiled
	pos	vb.
postilling	infl
	head	postil
	or	postiling
	syl	pos+til+ling
	pos	vb.
postilled	infl
	head	postil
	or	postiled
	syl	pos+tilled.
	pos	vb.
postil	3.
	syl	pos+til
	pron	<1postil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to annotate (a biblical passage).
postilion	ety	C16: from French postillon, from Italian postiglione, from posta #7post %3
postillion	alt
	head	postilion
	or	postilion
	syl	pos+til+lion
	pron	<po1stilj*n>
	pos	n.
postilion	0.
	or	postillion
	syl	pos+til+ion
	pron	<po1stilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rides the near horse of the leaders in order to guide a team of horses drawing a coach.
postimpressionism	0.
	syl	post+im+pres+sion+ism
	pron	<2p*ustim1preS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in painting in France at the end of the 19th century, begun by C*'ezanne and exemplified by Gauguin, Van Gogh, and Matisse, which rejected the naturalism and momentary effects of impressionism but adapted its use of pure colour to paint subjects with greater subjective emotion.
postimpressionist	sub
	head	postimpressionism
	syl	post+im+1pres+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
posting	H1.0.
	syl	post+ing
	pron	<1p*ustiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling attack in which the opponent is hurled at the post in one of the corners of the ring.
posting	H2.0.
	syl	post+ing
	pron	<1p*ustiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an appointment to a postion or post.
postliminium	alt
	head	postliminy
	or	postliminy
	syl	post+li+min+i:um
	pron	<2p*ustli1mini*m>
	pos	n.
postliminies	infl
	head	postliminy
	or	postlimia
	syl	post+lim:i+nies
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
postlimia	infl
	head	postliminy
	or	postliminies
	syl	post+lim:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
postliminy	0.
	or	postliminium
	syl	post+lim:i+ny
	pron	<p*ust1limini>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right by which persons and property seized in war are restored to their former status on recovery.
postlude	ety	C19: from #7post -#7+ -lude, from Latin l*_udus game; compare #7prelude 
postlude	1.
	syl	post+lude
	pron	<1p*ustlu:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a final or concluding piece or movement.
postlude	2.
	syl	post+lude
	pron	<1p*ustlu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a voluntary played at the end of a Church service.
postwoman	alt
	head	postman
	or	postman
	syl	post+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
postmen	infl
	head	postman
	or	postwomen
	syl	post+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
postwomen	infl
	head	postman
	or	postmen
	syl	post+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
postman	0.
	or	postwoman
	syl	post+man
	pron	<1p*ustm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who carries and delivers mail as a profession.
postmark	0.
	syl	post+mark
	pron	<1p*ust2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any mark stamped on mail by postal officials, such as a simple obliteration, date mark, or indication of route. See also {cancellation}.
postmistress	alt
	head	postmaster
	or	postmaster
	syl	post+mis:tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
postmaster	0.
	or	postmistress
	syl	post+mas:ter
	pron	<1p*ust2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official in charge of a local post office.
postmasters general	infl
	head	postmaster general
	syl	post+mas:ters gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
postmaster general	0.
	syl	post+mas:ter gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the executive head of the postal service in certain countries.
postmeridian	ety	C17: from Latin postmer*_idi*_anus in the afternoon; see #7post -#7, meridian 
postmeridian	0.
	syl	post+me+rid+i:an
	pron	<2p*ustm*1ridi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	after noon; in the afternoon or evening.
post meridiem	ety	C17: Latin: after noon
post meridiem	0.
	syl	post me+rid+i:em
	pron	<1p*ust> <m*1ridi*m>
	def	the full form of {p.m}.
postmillennial	0.
	syl	post+mil+len+ni:al
	pron	<2p*ustmi1leni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or taking place after the millenium.
postmillennialism	0.
	syl	post+mil+len+ni+al+ism
	pron	<2p*ustmi1leni*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine or belief that the Second Coming of Christ will be preceded by the millenium.
postmillennialist	sub
	head	postmillennialism
	syl	post+mil+1len+ni+al+ist
	pos	n.
postmortem	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: after death
postmortem	1.
	syl	post+mor+tem
	pron	<p*ust1mc:t*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	occurring after death.
postmortem	2.
	syl	post+mor+tem
	pron	<p*ust1mc:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	analysis or study of a recently completed event.
	exam	1	a postmortem on a game of chess.
postmortem	3.
	syl	post+mor+tem
	pron	<p*ust1mc:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {postmortem examination}.
postmortem examination	0.
	syl	post+mor+tem ex+am:i+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	dissection and examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death. Also called: {autopsy, necropsy}.
postnasal drip	0.
	syl	post+na+sal drip
	pron	<p*ust1nAzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a mucus secretion from the rear part of the nasal cavity into the nasopharynx, usually as the result of a cold or an allergy.
post-obit	ety	C18: from Latin post obitum after death
post-obit	1.
	syl	post-o:bit
	pron	<p*ust1*ubit>, <-1obit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	Also called: {post-obit bond}. a bond given by a borrower, payable after the death of a specified person, esp. one given to a moneylender by an expectant heir promising to repay when his interest falls into possession.
post-obit	2.
	syl	post-o:bit
	pron	<p*ust1*ubit>, <-1obit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	taking effect after death.
post office	0.
	syl	post of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	a building or room where postage stamps are sold and other postal business is conducted.
Post Office	0.
	syl	Post Of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	a government department or authority in many countries responsible for postal services and often telecommunications.
post office box	0.
	syl	post of+fice box
	pos	n.
	def	a private numbered place in a post office, in which letters received are kept until called for.
postoperative	0.
	syl	post+op+er:a+tive
	pron	<p*ust1op*r*tiv>, <-1opr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring in the period following a surgical operation.
postoperatively	sub
	head	postoperative
	syl	post+1op+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
postorbital	0.
	syl	post+or+bit+al
	pron	<p*ust1c:bitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated behind the eye or the eye socket.
postpaid	0.
	syl	post+paid
	pron	<1p*ust1pAd>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	with the postage prepaid.
postpartum	ety	Latin: after the act of giving birth
postpartum	0.
	syl	post+par+tum
	pron	<p*ust1pa:t*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	following childbirth.
postpone	ety	C16: from Latin postp*_onere to put after, neglect, from #7post -#7+ ponere to place
postpone	1.
	syl	post+pone
	pron	<p*ust1p*un>, <p*1sp*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put off or delay until a future time.
postpone	2.
	syl	post+pone
	pron	<p*ust1p*un>, <p*1sp*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put behind in order of importance; defer.
postponable	sub
	head	postpone
	syl	post+1pon+a:ble
	pos	adj.
postponement	sub
	head	postpone
	syl	post+1pone+ment
	pos	n.
postponer	sub
	head	postpone
	syl	post+1pon+er
	pos	n.
postposition	1.
	syl	post+po+si+tion
	pron	<2p*ustp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	placement of a modifier or other speech element after the word that it modifies or to which it is syntactically related.
postposition	2.
	syl	post+po+si+tion
	pron	<2p*ustp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or speech element so placed.
postpositional	sub
	head	postposition
	syl	post+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
postpositionally	sub
	head	postposition
	syl	post+po+1si+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
postpositive	1.
	syl	post+pos:i+tive
	pron	<p*ust1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an adjective or other modifier
	def	placed after the word modified, either immediately after, as in or as part of a complement, as in
postpositive	2.
	syl	post+pos:i+tive
	pron	<p*ust1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a postpositive modifier.
postpositively	sub
	head	postpositive
	syl	post+1pos:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
postrider	0.
	syl	post+rid:er
	pron	<1p*ust2rId*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who delivered post on horseback.
post road	0.
	syl	post road
	pos	n.
	def	a road or route over which post is carried and along which post houses were formerly sited.
postscript	ety	C16: from Late Latin postscribere to write after, from #7post -#7+ scribere to write
postscript	1.
	syl	post+script
	pron	<1p*us2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	a message added at the end of a letter, after the signature.
postscript	2.
	syl	post+script
	pron	<1p*us2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	any supplement, as to a document or book.
post town	0.
	syl	post town
	pos	n.
	def	a town having a main Post Office branch.
postulant	ety	C18: from Latin postul*_ans asking, from postul*_are to ask, demand
postulant	1.
	syl	pos+tu+lant
	pron	<1postjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a request or application.
postulant	2.
	syl	pos+tu+lant
	pron	<1postjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a candidate for admission to a religious order.
postulancy	sub
	head	postulant
	or	postulantship
	syl	pos+tu+lan+cy
	pos	n.
postulantship	sub
	head	postulant
	or	postulancy
	syl	pos+tu+lant+2ship
	pos	n.
postulate	ety	C16: from Latin postul*_are to ask for, require; related to p*_oscere to request
postulate	1.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	to assume to be true or existent; take for granted.
postulate	2.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	to ask, demand, or claim.
postulate	3.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	to nominate (a person) to a post or office subject to approval by a higher authority.
postulate	4.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postjulit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	something taken as self-evident or assumed as the basis of an argument.
postulate	5.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postjulit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	a necessary condition or prerequisite.
postulate	6.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postjulit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	a fundamental principle.
postulate	7.
	syl	pos+tu+late
	pron	<1postjulit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic, maths.
	usage	may take a clause as ob?!ject
	def	an un?!proved and indemonstrable statement that should be taken for granted: used as an initial premiss or underlying hypothesis in a process of reasoning.
postulation	sub
	head	postulate
	syl	pos+tu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
postulator	0.
	syl	pos+tu+la+tor
	pron	<1postju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a person, usually a priest, deputed to prepare and present a plea for the beatification or canonization of some deceased person.
posture	ety	C17: via French from Italian postura, from Latin posit*_ura, from p*_onere to place
posture	1.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or attitude of the limbs or body.
posture	2.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic manner of bearing the body; carriage.
	exam	1	to have good posture.
posture	3.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the disposition of the parts of a visible object.
posture	4.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental attitude or frame of mind.
posture	5.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state, situation, or condition.
posture	6.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a false or affected attitude; pose.
posture	7.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assume or cause to assume a bodily position or attitude.
posture	8.
	syl	pos+ture
	pron	<1posC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assume an affected or unnatural bodily or mental posture; pose.
postural	sub
	head	posture
	syl	pos+tur+al
	pos	adj.
posturer	sub
	head	posture
	syl	pos+tur+er
	pos	n.
posturise	alt
	head	posturize
	or	posturize
	syl	pos+tur+ise
	pron	<1posC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
posturize	0.
	or	posturise
	syl	pos+tur+ize
	pron	<1posC*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {posture} (senses 7, 8).
posy	ety	C16: variant of #7poesy 
posies	infl
	head	posy
	syl	po:sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
posy	1.
	syl	po:sy
	pron	<1p*uzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bunch of flowers or a single flower; nosegay.
posy	2.
	syl	po:sy
	pron	<1p*uzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a brief motto or inscription, esp. one on a trinket or a ring.
pot	ety	Late Old English pott, from Medieval Latin pottus (unattested), perhaps from Latin p*_otus a drink; compare Middle Low German pot, Old Norse pottr 
pot	H1.1.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a container made of earthenware, glass, or similar material; usually round and deep, often having a handle and lid, used for cooking and other domestic purposes.
pot	H1.2.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that a pot will hold; potful.
pot	H1.3.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a large mug or tankard, as for beer.
pot	H1.4.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various measures used for serving beer.
pot	H1.5.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	the money or stakes in the pool in gambling games, esp. poker.
pot	H1.6.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a wicker trap for catching fish, esp. crustaceans.
	exam	1	a lobster pot.
pot	H1.7.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	a shot by which a ball is pocketed.
pot	H1.8.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {chimneypot}.
pot	H1.9.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a joint fund created by a group of individuals or enterprises and drawn upon by them for specified purposes.
pot	H1.10.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	See {pot shot}.
pot	H1.11.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	See {chamber pot}.
pot	H1.12.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pot?!belly}.
go to pot	13.
	head	pot
	syl	go to pot.
	def	to go to ruin; deteriorate.
pots	infl
	head	pot
	syl	pots
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
potting	infl
	head	pot
	syl	pot+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
potted	infl
	head	pot
	syl	pot+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
pot	H1.14.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put or preserve (goods, meat, etc.) in a pot.
pot	H1.15.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cook (food) in a pot.
pot	H1.16.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shoot (game) for food rather than for sport.
pot	H1.17.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shoot (game birds or ani?!mals) while they are on the ground or immobile rather than flying or running.
pot	H1.18.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to shoot casually or with?!out careful aim at (an animal, etc.).
pot	H1.19.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	to pocket (a ball).
pot	H1.20.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to capture or win; secure.
pot	ety	C14: perhaps identical with #7pot %1 but possibly of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect putt water hole, pit
pot	H2.0.a.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a deep hole or pothole.
pot	H2.0.b.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	Pen-y-Ghent Pot.
pot	ety	C20: perhaps shortened from Mexican Indian potiguaya 
pot	H3.0.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	cannabis used as a drug in any form, such as leaves (marijuana or hemp) or resin (hashish).
pot	H4.0.
	syl	pot
	pron	<pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {potentiometer}.
pot	0.
	syl	pot.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	potential.
potable	ety	C16: from Late Latin p*_ot*_abilis drinkable, from Latin p*_ot*_are to drink
potable	1.
	syl	po+ta:ble
	pron	<1p*ut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {drinkable}.
potable	2.
	syl	po+ta:ble
	pron	<1p*ut*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something fit to drink; a beverage.
potability	sub
	head	potable
	or	potableness
	syl	po+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
potableness	sub
	head	potable
	or	potability
	syl	po+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
potage	ety	C16: from Old French; see #7pottage 
potage	0.
	syl	po+tage
	pron	French. <pc1ta:Z>, English <p*u1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	any thick soup.
potamic	ety	C19: from Greek potamos river
potamic	0.
	syl	po+tam+ic
	pron	<p*1t@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rivers.
potamology	ety	C19: from Greek potamos river+#7-logy 
potamology	0.
	syl	po+ta+mol+o:gy
	pron	<2pot*1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of rivers.
potash	ety	C17 pot ashes, translation of obsolete Dutch potaschen; so called because originally obtained by evaporating the lye of wood ashes in pots
potash	1.
	syl	pot+ash
	pron	<1pot2@S>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {potassium carbonate}, esp. the form obtained by leaching wood ash.
potash	2.
	syl	pot+ash
	pron	<1pot2@S>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {potassium hydroxide}.
potash	3.
	syl	pot+ash
	pron	<1pot2@S>
	pos	n.
	def	potassium chemically combined in certain compounds.
	exam	1	chloride of potash.
potash alum	0.
	syl	pot+ash al:um
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {{alum} (sense 1)}.
potassium	ety	C19: New Latin potassa potash
potassium	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um
	pron	<p*1t@si*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a light silvery element of the alkali metal group that is highly reactive and rapidly oxidizes in air; occurs principally in carnallite and sylvite. It is used when alloyed with sodium as a cooling medium in nuclear reactors and its compounds are widely used, esp. in fertilizers. Symbol: K; atomic no.: 19; atomic wt.: 39.102; valency: 1; relative density: 0.86; melting pt.: 63.65?%C; boiling pt.: 774?%C.
potassic	sub
	head	potassium
	syl	po+1tas+sic
	pos	adj.
potassium-argon dating	0.
	syl	po+tas:si:um-ar:gon dat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for determining the age of minerals based on the occurrence in natural potassium of a small fixed amount of radioisotope %4%0K that decays to the stable argon isotope %4%0Ar with a half-life of 1.28 #M 10%9 years. Measurement of the ratio of these isotopes thus gives the age of the mineral. Compare {radiocarbon dating, rubidium-strontium dating}.
potassium bitartrate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um bi+tar+trate
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {potassium hydrogen tartrate}.
potassium bromide	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um bro+mide
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble substance with a bitter saline taste used in making photographic papers and plates and in medicine as a sedative. Formula: KBr.
potassium carbonate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless substance used in making glass and soft soap and as an alkaline cleansing agent. Formula: K\2CO\3.
potassium chlorate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um chlo+rate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble substance used in fireworks, matches, and explosives, and as a disinfectant and bleaching agent. Formula: KClO\3.
potassium cyanide	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um cy:a+nide
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous granular soluble solid substance used in photography and in extracting gold from its ores. Formula: KCN.
potassium dichromate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um di+chro+mate
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-red crystalline soluble solid substance that is a good oxidizing agent and is used in making chrome pigments and as a bleaching agent. Formula: K\2Cr\2O\7.
potassium ferricyanide	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um fer+ri+cy:a+nide
	pos	n.
	def	a bright red soluble crystalline substance used in making dyes, pigments, and light-sensitive paper. Formula: K\3Fe(CN)\6. Also called: {red prussiate of potash}.
potassium ferrocyanide	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um fer+ro+cy:a+nide
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow soluble crystalline compound used in case-hardening steel and making dyes and pigments. Formula: K\4Fe(CN)\6. Also called: {yellow prussiate of potash}.
potassium hydrogen tartrate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um hy+dro+gen tar+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white soluble crystalline salt used in baking powders, soldering fluxes, and laxatives. Formula: KHC\4H\4O\6. Also called (not in technical usage): {potassium bitartrate, cream of tartar}.
potassium hydroxide	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um hy+drox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white deliquescent alkaline solid used in the manufacture of soap, liquid shampoos, and detergents. Formula: KOH. Also called: {caustic potash}. See also {lye}.
potassium nitrate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um ni+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white crystalline compound used in gunpowders, pyrotechnics, fertilizers, and as a preservative. Formula: KNO\3. Also called: {saltpetre, nitre}.
potassium permanganate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um per+man+ga+nate
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purple poisonous odourless soluble crystalline solid, used as a bleach, disinfectant, and antiseptic. Formula: KMnO\4.
potassium sulphate	0.
	syl	po+tas+si:um sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble substance usually obtained as colourless crystals of the decahydrate: used in making glass and as a fertilizer. Formula: K\2SO\4.
potation	ety	C15: from Latin p*_ot*_ati*_o a drinking, from p*_ot*_are to drink
potation	1.
	syl	po+ta+tion
	pron	<p*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of drinking.
potation	2.
	syl	po+ta+tion
	pron	<p*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink or draught, esp. of alcoholic drink.
potato	ety	C16: from Spanish patata white potato, from Taino batata sweet potato
potatoes	infl
	head	potato
	syl	po+ta+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potato	1.
	syl	po+ta+to
	pron	<p*1tAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Irish potato, white potato}.
potato	1.a.
	syl	po+ta+to
	pron	<p*1tAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a solanaceous plant, of South America: widely cultivated for its edible tubers.
potato	1.b.
	syl	po+ta+to
	pron	<p*1tAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the starchy oval tuber of this plant, which has a brown or red skin and is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
potato	2.
	syl	po+ta+to
	pron	<p*1tAt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants, esp. the sweet potato.
hot potato	3.
	head	potato
	syl	hot potato.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a delicate or awkward matter.
potato beetle	0.
	syl	po+ta+to bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Colorado beetle}.
potato chip	1.
	syl	po+ta+to chip
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	another name for {{chip} (sense 4)}.
potato chip	2.
	syl	po+ta+to chip
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the U.S. term for {{crisp} (sense 10)}.
potato crisp	0.
	syl	po+ta+to crisp
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	another name for {crisp (sense 10)}.
potatory	ety	C19: from Late Latin p*_ot*_at*_orius concerning drinking, from Latin p*_ot*_are to drink
potatory	0.
	syl	po+ta+to:ry
	pron	<1p*ut*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or given to drinking.
pot-au-feu	ety	literally: pot on the fire
pot-au-feu	1.
	syl	pot-au-feu
	pron	French <poto1f$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional French stew of beef and vegetables.
pot-au-feu	2.
	syl	pot-au-feu
	pron	French <poto1f$o>
	pos	n.
	def	the large earthenware casserole in which this is cooked.
potlies	infl
	head	potbelly
	syl	pot+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potbelly	1.
	syl	pot+bel:ly
	pron	<1pot2beli>
	pos	n.
	def	a protruding or distended belly.
potbelly	2.
	syl	pot+bel:ly
	pron	<1pot2beli>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having such a belly.
potbelly	3.
	syl	pot+bel:ly
	pron	<1pot2beli>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small bulbous stove in which wood or coal is burned.
potbellied	sub
	head	potbelly
	syl	pot+2bel+lied
	pos	adj.
potboiler	0.
	syl	pot+boil:er
	pron	<1pot2bcil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a literary or artistic work of little merit produced quickly in order to make money.
pot-bound	0.
	syl	pot-bound
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pot plant
	def	having grown to fill all the available root space, resulting in retarded growth of the aerial parts.
potman	alt
	head	potboy
	or	potboy
	syl	pot+man
	pron	<1potm*n>
	pos	n.
potboys	infl
	head	potboy
	or	potmen
	syl	pot+boys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potmen	infl
	head	potboy
	or	potboys
	syl	pot+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potboy	0.
	or	potman
	syl	pot+boy
	pron	<1pot2bci>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. esp. formerly
	def	a youth or man employed at a public house to serve beer, etc.
potch	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
potch	0.
	syl	potch
	pron	<poC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral., slang.
	def	inferior quality opal used in jewellery for mounting precious opals.
pot cheese	0.
	syl	pot cheese
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a type of coarse dry cottage cheese.
poteen	ety	C19: from Irish poit*_in little pot, from pota pot
poteen	0.
	syl	po+teen
	pron	<po1tEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Ireland
	def	illicit spirit, often distilled from potatoes.
Potyomkin	alt
	head	Potemkin
	or	Potemkin
	syl	Po:tyom:kin
	pron	<po1temkin>, Russian <pa1tjcmkin>
	pos	n.
Grigori Aleksandrovich	infl
	head	Potemkin
	syl	Gri:go:ri A:le:ksan:dro:vich
	pron	<gri1gcrij> <ali1ksandr*viC>
	pos	n.
Potemkin	0.
	or	Potyomkin
	syl	Po:tem:kin
	pron	<po1temkin>, Russian <pa1tjcmkin>
	pos	n.
	def	1739-91, Russian soldier and statesman; lover of Catherine II, whose favourite he remained until his death.
potency	ety	C16: from Latin potentia power, from posse to be able
potence	alt
	head	potency
	or	potency
	syl	po+tence
	pos	n.
potencies	infl
	head	potency
	or	potences
	syl	po+ten+cies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potences	infl
	head	potency
	or	potencies
	syl	po+tenc:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potency	1.
	or	potence
	syl	po+ten+cy
	pron	<1p*utNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being potent.
potency	2.
	or	potence
	syl	po+ten+cy
	pron	<1p*utNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	latent or inherent capacity for growth or development.
potent	ety	C15: from Latin pot*_ens able, from posse to be able
potent	H1.1.
	syl	po+tent
	pron	<1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing great strength; powerful.
potent	H1.2.
	syl	po+tent
	pron	<1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of arguments, etc.
	def	persuasive or forceful.
potent	H1.3.
	syl	po+tent
	pron	<1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	influential or authoritative.
potent	H1.4.
	syl	po+tent
	pron	<1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to produce violent physical or chemical effects.
	exam	1	a potent poison.
potent	H1.5.
	syl	po+tent
	pron	<1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a male
	def	capable of having sexual intercourse.
potently	sub
	head	potent
	syl	po+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
potentness	sub
	head	potent
	syl	po+tent+ness
	pos	n.
potent	ety	C17: from obsolete potent a crutch, from Latin potentia power
potent	H2.0.
	syl	po+tent
	pron	<1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of a cross
	def	having flat bars across the ends of the arms.
potentate	ety	C14: from Late Latin potent*_atus ruler, from Latin: rule, command, from potens powerful, from posse to be able
potentate	0.
	syl	po+ten+tate
	pron	<1p*utN2tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who possesses great power or authority, esp. a ruler or monarch.
potential	ety	C14: from Old French potencial, from Late Latin potenti*_alis, from Latin potentia power
potential	1.a.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	possible but not yet actual.
potential	1.b.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	capable of being or becoming but not yet in existence; latent.
potential	2.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Grammar. of a verb or form of a verb
	def	expressing possibility, as English and
potential	3.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {potent}.
potential	4.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	latent but unrealized ability or capacity.
	exam	1	Jones has great potential as a sales manager.
potential	5.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a potential verb or verb form.
potential	6.
	syl	po+ten+tial
	pron	<p*1tenS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {electric potential}.
potentially	sub
	head	potential
	syl	po+1ten+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
potential difference	0.
	syl	po+ten+tial dif+fer+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in electric potential between two points in an electric field; the work that has to be done in transferring unit positive charge from one point to the other, measured in volts. Abbrev.: {p.d}. Symbol.
	exam	1	U,
potential divider	0.
	syl	po+ten+tial di+vid+er
	pos	n.
	def	a tapped or variable resistor or a chain of fixed resistors in series, connected across a source of voltage and used to obtain a desired fraction of the total voltage. Also called: {voltage divider}.
potential energy	0.
	syl	po+ten+tial en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	the energy of a body or system as a result of its position in an electric, magnetic, or gravitational field. It is measured in joules (SI units), electronvolts, ergs, etc. Symbol.
	exam	1	E\p, V, U,
potentialities	infl
	head	potentiality
	syl	po+ten+ti+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potentiality	1.
	syl	po+ten+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<p*2tenSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	latent or inherent capacity or ability for growth, fulfilment, etc.
potentiality	2.
	syl	po+ten+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<p*2tenSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that possesses such a capacity.
potentiate	1.
	syl	po+ten+ti+ate
	pron	<p*1tenSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be potent.
potentiate	2.
	syl	po+ten+ti+ate
	pron	<p*1tenSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to increase (the individual action or effectiveness) of two drugs by administering them in combination with each other.
potentilla	ety	C16: New Latin, from Medieval Latin: garden valerian, from Latin pot*_ens powerful, #7potent %1
potentilla	0.
	syl	po+ten+til+la
	pron	<2p*utN1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rosaceous plant or shrub of the N temperate genus having five-petalled flowers. See also {{cinquefoil} (sense 1)}, {{silverweed} (sense 1)}, {tormentil}.
potentiometer	1.
	syl	po+ten+ti+om+e:ter
	pron	<p*2tenSi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for determining a potential difference or electromotive force by measuring the fraction of it that balances a standard electromotive force.
potentiometer	2.
	syl	po+ten+ti+om+e:ter
	pron	<p*2tenSi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of rheostat, usually with three terminals, two of which are connected to a resistance wire and the third to a brush moving along the wire, so that a variable potential can be tapped off: used in electronic circuits, esp. as volume controls. Sometimes shortened to {pot}. &- {po+@!ten+ti+#!om+e@.try}
potful	0.
	syl	pot+ful
	pron	<1pot2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount held by a pot.
pothead	0.
	syl	pot+head
	pron	<1pot2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a habitual user of cannabis.
pothecaries	infl
	head	pothecary
	syl	poth+e:car:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pothecary	0.
	syl	poth+e:car:y
	pron	<1poTik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or Brit. dialect variant of {apothecary}.
potheen	0.
	syl	po+theen
	pron	<po1TEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare variant of {poteen}.
pother	ety	C16: of unknown origin
pother	1.
	syl	poth+er
	pron	<1po@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a commotion, fuss, or disturbance.
pother	2.
	syl	poth+er
	pron	<1po@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a choking cloud of smoke, dust, etc.
pother	3.
	syl	poth+er
	pron	<1po@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or be troubled or upset.
potherb	0.
	syl	pot+herb
	pron	<1pot2hR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant having leaves, flowers, stems, etc., that are used in cooking for seasoning and flavouring or are eaten as a vegetable.
pothole	1.a.
	syl	pot+hole
	pron	<1pot2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep hole in limestone areas resulting from action by running water. See also {{sinkhole} (sense 1)}.
pothole	1.b.
	syl	pot+hole
	pron	<1pot2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular hole in the bed of a river produced by abrasion.
pothole	2.
	syl	pot+hole
	pron	<1pot2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep hole, esp. one produced in a road surface by wear or weathering.
potholing	0.
	syl	pot+hol+ing
	pron	<1pot2h*uliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a sport in which participants explore underground caves.
potholer	sub
	head	potholing
	syl	pot+2hol:er
	pos	n.
pothook	1.
	syl	pot+hook
	pron	<1pot2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved or S-shaped hook used for suspending a pot over a fire.
pothook	2.
	syl	pot+hook
	pron	<1pot2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	a long hook used for lifting hot pots, lids, etc.
pothook	3.
	syl	pot+hook
	pron	<1pot2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	an S-shaped mark, often made by children when learning to write.
pothouse	0.
	syl	pot+house
	pron	<1pot2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a small tavern or pub.
pothunter	1.
	syl	pot+hunt:er
	pron	<1pot2h^nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hunts for food or for profit without regard to the rules of sport.
pothunter	2.
	syl	pot+hunt:er
	pron	<1pot2h^nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who enters competitions for the sole purpose of winning prizes.
pothunting	sub
	head	pothunter
	syl	pot+2hunt:ing
	pos	n. adj.
potiche	ety	French, from pot pot; compare #7pottage 
potiches	infl
	head	potiche
	syl	po+tich:es
	pron	<-1tESiz>, <-1tES>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potiche	0.
	syl	po+tiche
	pron	<po1tES>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall vase or jar, as of porcelain, with a round or polygonal body that narrows towards the neck and a detached lid or cover.
potion	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin p*_oti*_o a drink, especially a poisonous one, from p*_ot*_are to drink
potion	1.
	syl	po+tion
	pron	<1p*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink, esp. of medicine, poison, or some supposedly magic beverage.
potion	2.
	syl	po+tion
	pron	<1p*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {beverage}.
Potiphar	0.
	syl	Pot:i:phar
	pron	<1potif*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of Pharaoh's officers, who bought Joseph as a slave (Genesis 37:36).
potlatch	ety	C19: from Chinook, from Nootka patshatl a giving, present
potlatch	1.
	syl	pot+latch
	pron	<1pot2l@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a competitive ceremonial activity among certain North American Indians, esp. the Kwakiutl, involving a lavish distribution of gifts and the destruction of property to emphasize the wealth and status of the chief or clan.
potlatch	2.
	syl	pot+latch
	pron	<1pot2l@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a wild party or revel.
pot liquor	0.
	syl	pot liq+uor
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the broth in which meat, esp. pork or bacon, and vegetables have been cooked.
potluck	1.
	syl	pot+luck
	pron	<1pot1l^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	whatever food happens to be available without special preparation.
potluck	2.
	syl	pot+luck
	pron	<1pot1l^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a choice dictated by lack of alternative (esp. in the phrase {take potluck) }.
potmen	infl
	head	potman
	syl	pot+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potman	0.
	syl	pot+man
	pron	<1potm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {potboy}.
pot marigold	0.
	syl	pot mar:i+gold
	pos	n.
	def	a Central European and Mediterranean plant, grown for its rayed orange-and-yellow showy flowers: family (composites). See also {calendula}.
Potomac	0.
	syl	Po+to+mac
	pron	<p*1t*um*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the E central U.S., rising in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia: flows northeast, then generally southeast to Chesapeake Bay. Length (from the confluence of headstreams): 462 km (287 miles).
potoroo	ety	from a native Australian language
potoroo	0.
	syl	pot:o+roo
	pron	<2pot*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kangaroo rat}.
Potos'i	0.
	syl	Po+to+s*'i
	pron	Spanish <2poto1si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Bolivia, at an altitude of 4066 m (13340 ft.): one of the highest cities in the world; developed with the discovery of local silver in 1545; tin mining; university (1571). Pop.: 96800 (1970 est.).
potpie	0.
	syl	pot+pie
	pron	<1pot2pI>
	pos	n.
	def	a meat and vegetable stew with a pie crust on top.
pot plant	0.
	syl	pot plant
	pos	n.
	def	a plant grown in a flowerpot, esp. indoors.
potpourri	ety	C18: from French, literally: rotten pot, translation of Spanish olla podrida miscellany
potpourris	infl
	head	potpourri
	syl	pot+pour+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potpourri	1.
	syl	pot+pour+ri
	pron	<2p*u1pu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of mixed flower petals dried and preserved in a pot to scent the air.
potpourri	2.
	syl	pot+pour+ri
	pron	<2p*u1pu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of unrelated or disparate items; miscellany.
potpourri	3.
	syl	pot+pour+ri
	pron	<2p*u1pu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a medley of popular tunes.
potpourri	4.
	syl	pot+pour+ri
	pron	<2p*u1pu*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a stew of meat and vegetables.
pot roast	0.
	syl	pot roast
	pos	n.
	def	meat, esp. beef, that is browned and cooked slowly in a covered pot with very little water, often with vegetables added.
Potsdam	0.
	syl	Pots+dam
	pron	<1potsd@m>, German <1pctsdam>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central East Germany, on the Havel River: residence of Prussian kings and German emperors and scene of the {Potsdam Conference} of 1945. Pop.: 118134 (1975 est.).
potsherd	ety	C14: from #7pot %1#7+ schoord piece of broken crockery; see #7shard 
potshard	alt
	head	potsherd
	or	potsherd
	syl	pot+shard
	pron	<1pot2Sa:d>
	pos	n.
potsherd	0.
	or	potshard
	syl	pot+sherd
	pron	<1pot2SR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a broken fragment of pottery.
pot shot	1.
	syl	pot shot
	pos	n.
	def	a chance shot taken casually, hastily, or without careful aim.
pot shot	2.
	syl	pot shot
	pos	n.
	def	a shot fired to kill game in disregard of the rules of sport.
pot shot	3.
	syl	pot shot
	pos	n.
	def	a shot fired at quarry within easy range, often from an ambush.
potstone	0.
	syl	pot+stone
	pron	<1pot2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an impure massive variety of soapstone, formerly used for making cooking vessels.
pottage	ety	C13: from Old French potage contents of a pot, from pot #7pot %1
pottage	0.
	syl	pot+tage
	pron	<1potiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick meat or vegetable soup.
potted	1.
	syl	pot+ted
	pron	<1potid>
	pos	adj.
	def	placed or grown in a pot.
potted	2.
	syl	pot+ted
	pron	<1potid>
	pos	adj.
	def	cooked or preserved in a pot.
	exam	1	potted shrimps.
potted	3.
	syl	pot+ted
	pron	<1potid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	summarized or abridged.
	exam	1	a potted version of a novel.
potter	H1.0.
	syl	pot+ter
	pron	<1pot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes pottery.
potter	ety	C16 (in the sense: to poke repeatedly): from Old English potian to thrust; see #7put 
potter	H2.1.
	syl	pot+ter
	pron	<1pot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. U.S.; often foll. by about or around
	def	to busy oneself in a desultory though agreeable manner.
potter	H2.2.
	syl	pot+ter
	pron	<1pot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. U.S.; often foll. by along or about
	def	to move with little energy or direction.
	exam	1	to potter about town.
potter	H2.3.
	syl	pot+ter
	pron	<1pot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. U.S.; usually foll. by away
	def	to waste (time).
	exam	1	to potter the day away.
potter	H2.4.
	syl	pot+ter
	pron	<1pot*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	the act of pottering.
potterer	sub
	head	potter
	syl	pot+ter+er
Beatrix	1.
	head	Potter
	syl	Be:a:trix.
	def	1866-1943, English author and illustrator of children's animal stories, such as (1902).
Paulus	2.
	head	Potter
	syl	Paul:us.
	def	1625-54, Dutch painter, esp. of animals.
the	infl
	head	Potteries
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Potteries	0.
	syl	Pot+ter:ies
	pron	<1pot*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a region of W central England, in Staffordshire, in which the china and earthenware industries are concentrated.
potter's field	1.
	syl	pot+ter's field
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a cemetery where the poor or unidentified are buried at the public expense.
potter's field	2.
	syl	pot+ter's field
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the land bought by the Sanhedrin with the money paid for the betrayal of Jesus (which Judas had returned to them) to be used as a burial place for strangers and the friendless poor (Acts 1:19; Matthew 27:7).
potter's wheel	0.
	syl	pot+ter's wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a device with a horizontal rotating disc, on which clay is moulded into pots, bowls, etc., by hand.
potter wasp	0.
	syl	pot+ter wasp
	pos	n.
	def	any of various solitary wasps of the genus which construct vaselike cells of mud or clay, in which they lay their eggs: family
pottery	ety	C15: from Old French poterie, from potier potter, from pot #7pot %1
potteries	infl
	head	pottery
	syl	pot+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pottery	1.
	syl	pot+ter:y
	pron	<1pot*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	articles, vessels, etc., made from earthenware and dried and baked in a kiln.
pottery	2.
	syl	pot+ter:y
	pron	<1pot*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where such articles are made.
pottery	3.
	syl	pot+ter:y
	pron	<1pot*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the craft or business of making such articles.
potting shed	0.
	syl	pot+ting shed
	pron	<1potiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which plants are grown in flowerpots before being planted outside.
pottle	ety	C14: potel, from Old French: a small #7pot 
pottle	0.
	syl	pot+tle
	pron	<1potL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a liquid measure equal to half a gallon.
potto	ety	C18: of West African origin; compare Wolof pata type of tailless monkey
pottos	infl
	head	potto
	syl	pot+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potto	1.
	syl	pot+to
	pron	<1pot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kinkajou}. a short-tailed prosimian primate, having vertebral spines protruding through the skin in the neck region: family
golden potto	2.
	head	potto
	syl	golden potto.
	def	another name for {angwantibo}.
potto	3.
	syl	pot+to
	pron	<1pot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{kinkajou} (sense 1)}.
Pott's disease	ety	C18: named after Percivall Pott (1714-88), English surgeon
Pott's disease	0.
	syl	Pott's dis+ease
	pron	<pots>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of the spine, usually caused by tubercular infection and characterized by weakening and gradual disintegration of the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs.
potty	ety	C19: perhaps from #7pot %1
pottier	infl
	head	potty
	syl	pot+ti+er
	pos	adj.
pottiest	infl
	head	potty
	syl	pot+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
potty	H1.1.
	syl	pot+ty
	pron	<1poti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	foolish or slightly crazy.
potty	H1.2.
	syl	pot+ty
	pron	<1poti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	trivial or insignificant.
pottiness	sub
	head	potty
	syl	pot+ti+ness
	pos	n.
potties	infl
	head	potty
	syl	pot+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
potty	H2.0.
	syl	pot+ty
	pron	<1poti>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for {chamber pot}.
pot-walloper	ety	C18: from #7pot %1#7+ wallop to boil furiously, from Old English weallan to boil
potwaller	alt
	head	pot-walloper
	or	pot-walloper
	syl	pot+wal+ler
	pron	<1pot2wol*>
	pos	n.
pot-walloper	0.
	or	potwaller
	syl	pot-wal:lop+er
	pron	<1pot2wol*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some English boroughs
	def	a man entitled to the franchise before 1832 by virtue of possession of his own fireplace.
Potyomkin	0.
	syl	Po:tyom:kin
	pron	Russian <pa1tjcmkin>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Potemkin}.
pouch	ety	C14: from Old Norman French pouche, from Old French poche bag; see #7poke 
pouch	1.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flexible baglike container.
	exam	1	a tobacco pouch.
pouch	2.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a saclike structure in any of various animals, such as the abdominal receptacle marsupium in marsupials or the cheek fold in rodents.
pouch	3.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any sac, pocket, or pouchlike cavity or space in an organ or part.
pouch	4.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {mailbag}.
pouch	5.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. word for {pocket}.
pouch	6.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in or as if in a pouch.
pouch	7.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange or become arranged in a pouchlike form.
pouch	8.
	syl	pouch
	pron	<pauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of certain birds and fishes
	def	to swallow.
pouchy	sub
	head	pouch
	syl	pouch:y
	pos	adj.
pouched	0.
	syl	pouched
	pron	<pauCt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pouch or pouches.
pouf	ety	C19: from French; see #7puff 
pouffe	alt
	head	pouf
	or	pouf
	syl	pouffe
	pron	<pu:f>
	pos	n.
pouf	1.
	or	pouffe
	syl	pouf
	pron	<pu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a large solid cushion, usually cylindrical or cubic in shape, used as a seat.
pouf	2.a.
	or	pouffe
	syl	pouf
	pron	<pu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's hair style, fashionable esp. in the 18th century, in which the hair is piled up in rolled puffs.
pouf	2.b.
	or	pouffe
	syl	pouf
	pron	<pu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a pad set in the hair to make such puffs.
pouf	3.
	or	pouffe
	syl	pouf
	pron	<pu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a stuffed pad worn under panniers.
pouf	4.
	or	pouffe
	syl	pouf
	pron	<puf>, <pu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	less common spellings of {poof}.
poulard	ety	C18: from Old French pol?!larde, from polle hen; see #7pullet 
poularde	alt
	head	poulard
	or	poulard
	syl	pou+larde
	pron	<1pu:la:d>
	pos	n.
poulard	0.
	or	poularde
	syl	pou+lard
	pron	<1pu:la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a hen that has been spayed for fattening. Compare {capon}.
Francis	infl
	head	Poulenc
	syl	Fran:cis
	pron	<fr?~a1sis>
	pos	n.
Poulenc	0.
	syl	Pou:lenc
	pron	French <pu1l*~e:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1963, French composer; a member of Les Six. His works include the operas (1947) and (1957), and the ballet (1924).
poult	ety	C15: syncopated variant of poulet #7pullet 
poult	0.
	syl	poult
	pron	<p*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of a gallinaceous bird, esp. of domestic fowl.
poulterer	ety	C17: from obsolete poulter, from Old French pouletier, from poulet #7pullet 
poulterer	0.
	syl	poul+ter+er
	pron	<1p*ult*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for a {poultryman}.
poultice	ety	C16: from earlier pultes, from Latin puls a thick porridge
poultice	1.
	syl	poul+tice
	pron	<1p*ultis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cataplasm}. a local moist and often heated application for the skin consisting of substances such as kaolin, linseed, or mustard, used to improve the circulation, treat inflamed areas, etc.
poultice	2.
	syl	poul+tice
	pron	<1p*ultis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a large sum of money, esp. a debt.
poultry	ety	C14: from Old French pouletrie, from pouletier poultry-dealer
poultry	0.
	syl	poul+try
	pron	<1p*ultri>
	pos	n.
	def	domestic fowls collectively.
poulterer	alt
	head	poultryman
	or	poultryman
	syl	poul+ter+er
	pos	n.
poultrymen	infl
	head	poultryman
	or	poultryterers
	syl	poul:try+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poultryterers	infl
	head	poultryman
	or	poultrymen
	syl	poul:try+ter+ers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
poultryman	1.
	or	poulterer
	syl	poul:try+man
	pron	<1p*ultrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chicken farmer}. a person who rears domestic fowls, esp. chickens, for their eggs or meat.
poultryman	2.
	or	poulterer
	syl	poul:try+man
	pron	<1p*ultrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dealer in poultry, esp. one who sells the dressed carcasses.
pounce	ety	C17: apparently from Middle English punson pointed tool; see #7{puncheon %2}
pounce	H1.1.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to spring or swoop, as in capturing prey.
pounce	H1.2.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pouncing; a spring or swoop.
pounce	H1.3.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	n.
	def	the claw of a bird of prey.
pouncer	sub
	head	pounce
	syl	pounc+er
	pos	n.
pounce	ety	C15 pounsen, from Old French poin*,conner to stamp; perhaps the same as #7pounce %1
pounce	H2.0.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emboss (metal) by hammering from the reverse side.
pounce	ety	C18: from Old French ponce, from Latin p*_umex #7pumice 
pounce	H3.1.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	n.
	def	a very fine resinous powder, esp. of cuttlefish bone, formerly used to dry ink or sprinkled over parchment or unsized writing paper to stop the ink from running.
pounce	H3.2.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine powder, esp. of charcoal, that is tapped through perforations in paper corresponding to the main lines of a design in order to transfer the design to another surface.
pounce	H3.3.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a pounce box.
pounce	H3.4.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dust (paper) with pounce.
pounce	H3.5.
	syl	pounce
	pron	<pauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (a design) by means of pounce.
pouncer	sub
	head	pounce
	syl	pounc+er
	pos	n.
pouncet box	ety	C16 pouncet, perhaps alteration of pounced punched, perforated; see #7pounce %1
pouncet box	0.
	syl	poun+cet box
	pron	<1paunsit>
	pos	n.
	def	a box with a perforated top used for containing perfume.
pound	ety	Old English p*_unian; related to Dutch puin rubble
pound	H1.1.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or at
	def	to strike heavily and often.
pound	H1.2.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat to a pulp; pulverize.
pound	H1.3.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instill by constant drilling.
	exam	1	to pound Latin into him.
pound	H1.4.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to produce, as by typing heavily.
pound	H1.5.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk (the pavement, street, etc.) repeatedly.
	exam	1	he pounded the pavement looking for a job.
pound	H1.6.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to throb heavily.
pound	H1.7.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy blow; thump.
pound	H1.8.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pounding.
pounder	sub
	head	pound
	syl	pound+er
	pos	n.
pound	ety	Old English pund, from Latin pond*_o pound; related to German Pfund pound, Latin pondus weight
pound	H2.1.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	an avoirdupois unit of weight that is divided into 16 ounces and is equal to 0.453592 kilograms. Abbrev.: {lb}.
pound	H2.2.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	a troy unit of weight divided into 12 ounces equal to 0.373242 kilograms. Abbrev.: {lb tr} {lb t}.
pound	H2.3.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	an apothecaries' unit of weight, used in the U.S., that is divided into 5760 grains and is equal to one pound troy.
pound	H2.4.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	a unit of force equal to the mass of 1 pound avoirdupois where the acceleration of free fall is 32.174 feet per second per second. Abbrev.: {lbf}.
pound	H2.5.a.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the United Kingdom and its dependencies, divided into 100 pence. Official name: {pound sterling}.
pound	H2.5.b.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pound note.
pound	H2.6.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the following countries.
pound	H2.6.a.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Cyprus: divided into 1000 mils.
pound	H2.6.b.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Egypt: divided into 100 piastres.
pound	H2.6.c.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Ireland: divided into 100 pence.
pound	H2.6.d.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Israel: divided into 100 agorot.
pound	H2.6.e.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Lebanon: divided into 100 piastres.
pound	H2.6.f.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Malta: divided into 100 pence.
pound	H2.6.g.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Sudan: divided into 100 piastres.
pound	H2.6.h.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Syria: divided into 100 piastres.
pound	H2.7.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{lira} (sense 2)}.
pound	H2.8.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pound Scots}. a former Scottish monetary unit originally worth an English pound but later declining in value to 1 shilling 8 pence.
pound	ety	C14: from Late Old English pund- as in pundfeald #7pinfold 
pound	H3.1.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure, esp. one maintained by a public authority, for keeping officially removed vehicles or distrained goods or animals, esp. stray dogs.
pound	H3.2.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where people are confined.
pound	H3.3.a.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	a trap for animals.
pound	H3.3.b.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	a trap or keepnet for fish. See {pound net}.
pound	H3.4.
	syl	pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine in or as if in a pound; impound, imprison, or restrain.
Ezra (Loomis) 	infl
	head	Pound
	syl	Ez:ra (Loomis) .
	pos	n.
Pound	0.
	syl	Pound
	pron	<paund>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1972, U.S. poet, translator, and critic, living in Europe. Indicted for treason by the U.S. government (1945) for pro-Fascist broadcasts during World War II, he was committed to a mental hospital until 1958. He was a founder of imagism and championed the early work of such writers as T. S. Eliot, Joyce, and Hemingway. His life work, the (1925-70), is an unfinished sequence of poems, which incorporates mythological and historical materials in several languages as well as political, economic, and autobiographical elements.
poundage	H1.1.
	syl	pound+age
	pron	<1paundiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax, charge, or other payment of so much per pound of weight.
poundage	H1.2.
	syl	pound+age
	pron	<1paundiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax, charge, or other payment of so much per pound sterling.
poundage	H1.3.
	syl	pound+age
	pron	<1paundiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a weight expressed in pounds.
poundage	H2.0.a.
	syl	pound+age
	pron	<1paundiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	confinement of livestock within a pound.
poundage	H2.0.b.
	syl	pound+age
	pron	<1paundiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	the fee required for freeing a head of livestock from a pound.
poundal	ety	C19: from #7pound %2#7+quintal 
poundal	0.
	syl	pound+al
	pron	<1paundL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fps unit of force; the force that imparts an acceleration of 1 foot per second per second to a mass of 1 pound. 1 poundal is equivalent to 0.1382 newton or 1.382#M10%4 dynes. Abbrev.: {pdl}
pound cake	0.
	syl	pound cake
	pos	n.
	def	a rich fruit cake originally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, and flour.
-pounder	1.
	syl	-pound:er
	pron	<1paund*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	something weighing a specified number of pounds.
	exam	1	a 200-pounder.
-pounder	2.
	syl	-pound:er
	pron	<1paund*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	something worth a specified number of pounds.
	exam	1	a ten-pounder.
-pounder	3.
	syl	-pound:er
	pron	<1paund*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	a gun that discharges a shell weighing a specified number of pounds.
	exam	1	a two-pounder.
pound net	0.
	syl	pound net
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing trap having an arrangement of standing nets directing the fish into an enclosed net.
pound of flesh	ety	from Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice (1600), Act IV, scene i
pound of flesh	0.
	syl	pound of flesh
	pos	n.
	def	something that is one's legal right but is an unreasonable demand (esp. in the phrase {to have one's pound of flesh}) .
pour	ety	C13: of unknown origin
pour	1.
	syl	pour
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flow or cause to flow in a stream.
pour	2.
	syl	pour
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to issue, emit, etc., in a profuse way.
pour	3.
	syl	pour
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	Also: {pour with rain}. to rain heavily.
	exam	1	it's pouring down outside.
pour	4.
	syl	pour
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move together in large numbers; swarm.
pour	5.
	syl	pour
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve tea, coffee, etc..
	exam	1	shall I pour??
it never rains but it pours	6.
	head	pour
	syl	it never rains but it pours.
	def	events, esp. unfortunate ones, come together or occur in rapid succession.
pour cold water on	7.
	head	pour
	syl	pour cold water on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discourage or disparage.
pour oil on troubled waters	8.
	head	pour
	syl	pour oil on troubled waters.
	def	to try to calm a quarrel, etc.
pour	9.
	syl	pour
	pron	<pc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pouring, downpour, etc.
pourer	sub
	head	pour
	syl	pour+er
	pos	n.
pourboire	ety	literally: for drinking
pourboire	0.
	syl	pour+boire
	pron	French. <pur1bwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a tip; gratuity.
pourparler	ety	literally: for speaking
pourparler	0.
	syl	pour+par+ler
	pron	French. <purpar1lA>, English <pu*1pa:lA>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal or preliminary conference.
pourpoint	ety	C15: from Old French, from pourpoindre to stick, from pour- variant of par-, from Latin per through+ poindre to pierce, from Latin pungere to puncture
pourpoint	0.
	syl	pour+point
	pron	<1pu*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's stuffed quilted doublet of a kind worn between the Middle Ages and the 17th century.
pousse-caf'e	ety	literally: coffee-pusher
pousse-caf'e	1.
	syl	pousse-ca:f*'e
	pron	French. <puska1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink of liqueurs of different colours in unmixed layers.
pousse-caf'e	2.
	syl	pousse-ca:f*'e
	pron	French. <puska1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	any liqueur taken with coffee at the end of a meal.
poussette	ety	C19: from French, from pousser to push
poussette	1.
	syl	pous+sette
	pron	<pu:1set>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure in country dancing in which couples hold hands and swing round.
poussette	2.
	syl	pous+sette
	pron	<pu:1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform such a figure.
poussin	ety	from French
poussin	0.
	syl	pous+sin
	pron	French <pu1s*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a young chicken reared for eating.
Nicolas	infl
	head	Poussin
	syl	Ni:co:las
	pron	<nikc1la>
	pos	n.
Poussin	0.
	syl	Pous:sin
	pron	French <pu1s*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1594-1665, French painter, regarded as a leader of French classical paint?!ing. He is best known for the austere historical and biblical paintings and landscapes of his later years.
pou sto	ety	Greek: where I may stand, from Archimedes' saying that he could move the earth if given a place to stand
pou stos	infl
	head	pou sto
	syl	pou stos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pou sto	1.
	syl	pou sto
	pron	<1pu:> <1st*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a place upon which to stand.
pou sto	2.
	syl	pou sto
	pron	<1pu:> <1st*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a basis of operation.
pout	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; compare Swedish dialect puta inflated, Danish pude #7pillow 
pout	H1.1.
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to thrust out (the lips), as when sullen, or (of the lips) to be thrust out.
pout	H1.2.
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swell out; protrude.
pout	H1.3.
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with a pout.
the pouts	infl
	head	pout
	syl	the pouts
	pos	n.
pout	H1.4.
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	n.
	usage	.
	def	a fit of sullenness.
pout	H1.5.
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of pouting.
poutingly	sub
	head	pout
	syl	pout+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pout	ety	Old English -p*_ute as in *_@alep*_ute eelpout; related to Dutch puit frog
pouts	alt
	head	pout
	or	pout
	syl	pouts.
	pron	<paut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pout	H2.1.
	or	pouts
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {horned pout} or {eelpout}.
pout	H2.2.
	or	pouts
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various gadoid food fishes, esp. the bib (also called {whiting pout}) .
pout	H2.3.
	or	pouts
	syl	pout
	pron	<paut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of certain other stout-bodied fishes.
pouter	1.
	syl	pout+er
	pron	<1paut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pouts.
pouter	2.
	syl	pout+er
	pron	<1paut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic pigeon with a large crop capable of being greatly puffed out.
poverty	ety	C12: from Old French povert*'e, from Latin paupert*_as restricted means, from pauper #7poor 
poverty	1.
	syl	pov+er+ty
	pron	<1pov*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being without adequate food, money, etc.
poverty	2.
	syl	pov+er+ty
	pron	<1pov*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	scarcity or dearth.
	exam	1	a poverty of wit.
poverty	3.
	syl	pov+er+ty
	pron	<1pov*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of elements conducive to fertility in land or soil.
poverty-stricken	0.
	syl	pov:er:ty-strick:en
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from extreme poverty.
pow	0.
	syl	pow
	pron	<pau>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of a collision, explosion, etc.
POW	0.
	syl	P.O.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	prisoner of war.
powan	ety	C17: Scottish variant of #7pollan 
powan	1.
	syl	pow+an
	pron	<1pau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a freshwater whitefish, occurring in some Scottish lakes.
powan	2.
	syl	pow+an
	pron	<1pau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain similar related fishes, such as the vendace.
powan	xref
	syl	pow+an
	pron	<1pau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lake herring}.
powder	ety	C13: from Old French poldre, from Latin pulvis dust
powder	1.
	syl	pow+der
	pron	<1paud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles.
powder	2.
	syl	pow+der
	pron	<1paud*>
	pos	n.
	def	preparations in this form, such as gunpowder, face powder, or soap powder.
powder	3.
	syl	pow+der
	pron	<1paud*>
	pos	n.
	def	fresh loose snow, esp. when considered as skiing terrain.
take a powder	4.
	head	powder
	syl	take a powder.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to run away or disappear.
powder	5.
	syl	pow+der
	pron	<1paud*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn into powder; pulverize.
powder	6.
	syl	pow+der
	pron	<1paud*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or sprinkle with or as if with powder.
powderer	sub
	head	powder
	syl	pow+der+er
	pos	n.
powder blue	0.a.
	syl	pow+der blue
	pos	n.
	def	a dusty pale blue colour.
powder blue	0.b.
	syl	pow+der blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a powder-blue coat.
powder burn	0.
	syl	pow+der burn
	pos	n.
	def	a superficial burn of the skin caused by a momentary intense explosion, esp. of gunpowder.
powder compact	0.
	syl	pow+der com+pact
	pos	n.
	def	See {{compact} (sense 10)}.
powder flask	0.
	syl	pow+der flask
	pos	n.
	def	a small flask or case formerly used to carry gunpowder.
powder horn	0.
	syl	pow+der horn
	pos	n.
	def	a powder flask consisting of the hollow horn of an animal.
powder keg	1.
	syl	pow+der keg
	pos	n.
	def	a small barrel used to hold gunpowder.
powder keg	2.
	syl	pow+der keg
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a potential source or scene of violence, disaster, etc.
powder metallurgy	0.
	syl	pow+der me+tal+lur+gy
	pos	n.
	def	the science and technology of producing solid metal components from metal powder by compaction and sintering.
powder monkey	0.
	syl	pow+der mon+key
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a boy who carried powder from the magazine to the guns on warships.
powder puff	0.
	syl	pow+der puff
	pos	n.
	def	a soft pad or ball of fluffy material used for applying cosmetic powder to the skin.
powder room	0.
	syl	pow+der room
	pos	n.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	a public lavatory for women.
powdery mildew	1.
	syl	pow+der:y mil+dew
	pos	n.
	def	a plant disease characterized by a superficial white powdery growth on stems and leaves, caused by parasitic ascomycetous fungi of the family affects the rose, aster, apple, vine, oak, etc.
powdery mildew	2.
	syl	pow+der:y mil+dew
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fungi causing this disease.
powdery mildew	xref
	syl	pow+der:y mil+dew
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {downy mildew}.
Anthony Dymoke	1.
	head	Powell
	syl	An:tho:ny Dym:oke
	pron	<1dim*k>
	def	born 1905, English novelist, best known for his sequence of novels under the general title (1951-75).
Cecil Frank	2.
	head	Powell
	syl	Cec:il Frank.
	def	1903-69, English physicist who was awarded the Nobel prize for physics in 1950 for his discovery of the pi-meson.
Earl	3.
	head	Powell
	syl	Earl
	def	called 1924-1966, U.S. modern-jazz pianist.
(John) Enoch	4.
	head	Powell
	syl	(John) E:noch.
	def	born 1912, British politician. An out?!spoken opponent of Commonwealth immigration into Brit?!ain and of British membership of the Common Market, in 1974 he resigned from the Conservative Party, returning to Parliament as a United Ulster Unionist Council member.
power	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman poer, from Vulgar Latin pot*_ere (unattested), from Latin posse to be able
power	1.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	ability or capacity to do something.
power	2.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a specific ability, capacity, or faculty.
power	3.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	political, financial, social, etc., force or influence.
power	4.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	control or dominion or a position of control, dominion, or authority.
power	5.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or other political entity with political, industrial, or military strength.
power	6.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who exercises control, influence, or author?!ity.
	exam	1	he's a power in the state.
power	7.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prerogative, privilege, or liberty.
power	8.a.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	legal authority to act, esp. in a specified capacity, for another.
power	8.b.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the document conferring such authority.
power	9.a.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a military force.
power	9.b.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	military potential.
power	10.a.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the value of a number or quantity raised to some exponent.
power	10.b.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{exponent} (sense 4)}.
power	11.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics, engineering.
	def	a measure of the rate of doing work expressed as the work done per unit time. It is measured in watts, horsepower, etc. Symbol.
	exam	1	P
power	12.a.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which electrical energy is fed into or taken from a device or system. It is expressed, in a direct-current circuit, as the product of current and voltage and, in an alternating-current circuit, as the product of the effective values of the current and voltage and the cosine of the phase angle between them. It is measured in watts.
power	12.b.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a power amplifier.
power	13.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to perform work.
power	14.a.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	mechanical energy as opposed to manual labour.
power	14.b.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a power tool.
power	15.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular form of energy.
	exam	1	nuclear power.
power	16.a.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a lens or optical system to magnify an object, equal to the reciprocal of the focal length. It is measured in dioptres.
power	16.b.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {magnification}.
power	17.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amount or quantity.
	exam	1	a power of good.
in one's power	18.
	head	power
	syl	in one's power.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	able or allowed (to).
in (someone's) power	19.
	head	power
	syl	in (someone's) power.
	def	under the control or sway of (someone).
the powers that be	20.
	head	power
	syl	the powers that be.
	def	the established authority or administration.
power	21.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or provide power to.
power	22.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (a machine) with a motor or engine.
power	23.
	syl	pow+er
	pron	<1pau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to travel with great speed or force.
powerboat	0.
	syl	pow:er+boat
	pron	<1pau*2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat propelled by an inboard or outboard motor.
power cut	0.
	syl	pow+er cut
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary interruption or reduction in the supply of electrical power to a particular area. Sometimes shortened to {cut}.
power dive	1.
	syl	pow+er dive
	pos	n.
	def	a steep dive by an aircraft with its engines at high power.
power-dive	infl
	head	power dive
	syl	pow:er-dive.
	pos	vb.
power dive	2.
	syl	pow+er dive
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to perform a power dive or (of an aircraft) to perform a power dive.
power drill	0.
	syl	pow+er drill
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool with a rotating chuck driven by an electric motor and designed to take an assortment of tools for drilling, grinding, polishing, etc.
powerful	1.
	syl	pow+er+ful
	pron	<1pau*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great power, force, potency, or effect.
powerful	2.
	syl	pow+er+ful
	pron	<1pau*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely effective or efficient in action.
	exam	1	a powerful drug;
	exam	2	a powerful lens.
powerful	3.
	syl	pow+er+ful
	pron	<1pau*ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	large or great.
	exam	1	a powerful amount of trouble.
powerful	4.
	syl	pow+er+ful
	pron	<1pau*ful>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	extremely; very.
	exam	1	he ran powerful fast.
powerfully	sub
	head	powerful
	syl	pow+er+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
powerfulness	sub
	head	powerful
	syl	pow+er+ful+ness
	pos	n.
powerhouse	1.
	syl	pow:er+house
	pron	<1pau*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical generating station or plant.
powerhouse	2.
	syl	pow:er+house
	pron	<1pau*2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a forceful or powerful person or thing.
powerless	0.
	syl	pow+er+less
	pron	<1pau*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without power or authority.
powerlessly	sub
	head	powerless
	syl	pow+er+less+ly
	pos	adv.
powerlessness	sub
	head	powerless
	syl	pow+er+less+ness
	pos	n.
power line	0.
	syl	pow+er line
	pos	n.
	def	a set of conductors used to transmit and distribute electrical energy. Sometimes shortened to {line}.
power of appointment	0.
	syl	pow+er of ap+point+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	authority to appoint persons either from a particular class ({special power}) or selected by the donee of the power ({general power}) to take an estate or interest in property.
power of attorney	1.
	syl	pow+er of at+tor+ney
	pos	n.
	def	legal authority to act for another person in certain specified matters.
power of attorney	2.
	syl	pow+er of at+tor+ney
	pos	n.
	def	the document conferring such authority.
power pack	0.
	syl	pow+er pack
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting the current from a supply into direct or alternating current at the voltage required by a particular electrical or electronic device.
power plant	1.
	syl	pow+er plant
	pos	n.
	def	the complex, including machinery, associ?!ated equipment, and the structure housing it, that is used in the generation of power, esp. electrical power.
power plant	2.
	syl	pow+er plant
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment supplying power to a particular machine or for a particu?!lar operation or process.
power point	1.
	syl	pow+er point
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical socket mounted on or recessed into a wall.
power point	2.
	syl	pow+er point
	pos	n.
	def	such a socket, esp. one installed before the introduction of 13 ampere ring mains, that is designed to provide a current of up to 15 amperes for supplying heaters, etc., rather than lights.
power politics	0.
	syl	pow+er pol:i+tics
	pos	n.
	usage	in international affairs
	def	the threat or use of force as an instrument of national policy.
power series	0.
	syl	pow+er se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical series whose terms contain ascending positive integral powers of a variable, such as + + +...
power station	0.
	syl	pow+er sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical generating station.
power steering	0.
	syl	pow+er steer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a form of steering used on vehicles, where the torque applied to the steering wheel is augmented by engine power. Also called: {power-assisted steering}.
power structure	1.
	syl	pow+er struc+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the structure or distribution of power and authority in a community.
power structure	2.
	syl	pow+er struc+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the people and groups who are part of such a structure.
Powhatan	0.
	syl	Pow:ha:tan
	pron	<2pauh*1t@n>, <pau1h@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	American Indian name died 1618, American Indian chief of a confederacy of tribes; father of Pocahontas.
powwow	ety	C17: from Algonquian; related to Natick pauwau one who practises magic, Narragansett powwaw 
powwow	1.
	syl	pow+wow
	pron	<1pau2wau>
	pos	n.
	def	a talk, conference, or meeting.
powwow	2.
	syl	pow+wow
	pron	<1pau2wau>
	pos	n.
	def	a magical ceremony of certain North American Indians, usually accompanied by feasting and dancing.
powwow	3.
	syl	pow+wow
	pron	<1pau2wau>
	pos	n.
	usage	among certain North American Indians
	def	a medicine man.
powwow	4.
	syl	pow+wow
	pron	<1pau2wau>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of or negotiation with North American Indians.
powwow	5.
	syl	pow+wow
	pron	<1pau2wau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hold a powwow.
Powys	H1.0.
	syl	Pow+ys
	pron	<1pauis>
	pos	n.
	def	a county in E Wales, formed in 1974 from most of Breconshire, Montgomeryshire, and Radnorshire. Administrative centre: Brecon. Pop.: 101500 (1976 est.). Area: 5144 sq. km (1986 sq. miles).
John Cowper	infl
	head	Powys
	syl	John Cow:per
	pron	<1ku:p*>
	pos	n.
Powys	H2.0.
	syl	Pow:ys
	pron	<1p*uis>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1963, English novelist, essayist, and poet, who spent much of his life in the U.S. His novels include (1929), (1932), and (1940).
pox	ety	C15: changed from pocks, plural of #7pock 
pox	1.
	syl	pox
	pron	<poks>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease characterized by the formation of pustules on the skin that often leave pockmarks when healed.
pox	2.
	syl	pox
	pron	<poks>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an informal name for {syphilis}.
a pox on (someone	3.
	head	pox
	or	something) 
	syl	a pox on (someone
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an expression of intense disgust or aversion for (someone or some?!thing).
P'o-yang	alt
	head	Poyang
	or	Poyang
	syl	P'o-yang
	pron	<1pc:1j@G>
	pos	n.
Poyang	0.
	or	P'o-yang
	syl	Po+yang
	pron	<1pc:1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in E China, in N Kiangsi province, connected by canal with the Yangtze River: the second largest lake in China. Area: (at its greatest) 2780 sq. km (1073 sq. miles).
Pozna'n	0.
	syl	Poz+na*'n
	pron	Polish <1pcznajn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Poland, on the Warta River: the centre of Polish resistance to German rule (1815-1918, 1939-45). Pop.: 502800 (1974 est.). German name: {Posen}.
Pozsony	0.
	syl	Po+zsony
	pron	<1poZonj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Bratislava}.
pozzuolana	ety	C18: from Italian: of P#7ozzuoli 
pozzolana	alt
	head	pozzuolana
	or	pozzuolana
	syl	poz+zo+la+na
	pron	<2pots*1la:n*>
	pos	n.
pozzuolana	1.
	or	pozzolana
	syl	poz+zuo+la+na
	pron	<2potsw*1la:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of porous volcanic ash used in making hydraulic cements.
pozzuolana	2.
	or	pozzolana
	syl	poz+zuo+la+na
	pron	<2potsw*1la:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various artificial substitutes for this ash used in cements.
Pozzuoli	0.
	syl	Poz+zuo+li
	pron	Italian <pot1tswc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Italy, in Campania on the {Gulf of Pozzuoli} (an inlet of the Bay of Naples): in a region of great volcanic activity; founded in the 6th century #7b.c. by the Greeks. Pop.: 59813 (1971).
pozzy	0.
	syl	poz+zy
	pron	<1pozi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {possie}.
pp	ety	Latin: by proxy; for and on behalf of
pp	alt
	or	pp
	syl	pp.
pp	1.
	or	pp
	syl	pp
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	per procurationem.
pp	2.
	or	pp
	syl	pp
	qual	symbol for
	def	pianissimo. See {p}
D	infl
	head	pp
	syl	$D.:
	qual	abbrev.@T for:
pp	0.
	syl	pp.
	def	pages. {$D.@T} past @T participle. {$D.@T} privately printed.
pp	ety	Latin: after a meal
PP	alt
	head	pp
	or	pp
	syl	P.P.
pp	1.
	or	PP
	syl	p.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	parcel post.
pp	2.
	or	PP
	syl	p.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	prepaid.
pp	3.
	or	PP
	syl	p.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	postpaid.
pp	4.
	or	PP
	syl	p.p.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {pp} (in prescriptions, etc.) post prandium.
PP	1.
	syl	P.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Parish Priest.
PP	2.
	syl	P.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	past President.
ppd	1.
	syl	ppd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	postpaid.
ppd	2.
	syl	ppd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	prepaid.
PPE	0.
	syl	P.P.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	philosophy, politics, and economics: a university course.
ppm	infl
	or	ppm
	syl	p.p.m.
ppm	infl
	or	ppm
	syl	ppm.
ppm	0.
	syl	ppm
	qual	Chem. abbrev. for
	def	parts per million.
ppr	alt
	or	ppr
	syl	p.pr.
ppr	0.
	or	ppr
	syl	ppr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	present participle.
PPS	ety	Latin: after postscript; additional postscript
PPS	1.
	syl	P.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	parliamentary private secretary.
PPS	2.
	syl	P.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {p.p.s}. post postscriptum.
pq	0.
	syl	p.q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	previous question.
PQ	0.
	syl	P.Q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Province of Quebec.
Pr	0.
	syl	Pr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	praseodymium.
prs	infl
	head	pr
	syl	prs.
	mod	pl.
pr	1.
	syl	pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pair.
pr	2.
	syl	pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	paper.
pr	3.
	syl	pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Pr}. pre?!ferred stock.
pr	4.
	syl	pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	price.
pr	5.
	syl	pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pronoun.
pr	6.
	syl	pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	power.
Pr	1.
	syl	Pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Priest.
Pr	2.
	syl	Pr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Prince.
pr	ety	Latin: through rectum; to be inserted into the anus
pr	0.
	syl	p.r.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions, etc.
	def	per rectum.
PR	1.
	syl	P.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	proportional representation.
PR	2.
	syl	P.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	public relations.
PR	3.
	syl	P.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Puerto Rico.
pracharak	ety	Hindi
pracharak	0.
	syl	pra+cha+rak
	pron	<pr*1Ca:r*k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a person appointed to propagate a cause through personal contact, meetings, public lectures, etc.
practicable	ety	C17: from French praticable, from pratiquer to practise; see #7practical 
practicable	1.
	syl	prac+ti+ca:ble
	pron	<1pr@ktik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being done; feasible.
practicable	2.
	syl	prac+ti+ca:ble
	pron	<1pr@ktik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	usable.
practicability	sub
	head	practicable
	or	practicableness
	syl	prac+ti+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
practicableness	sub
	head	practicable
	or	practicability
	syl	prac+ti+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
practicably	sub
	head	practicable
	syl	prac+ti+ca:bly
practical	ety	C17: from earlier practic, from French pratique, via Late Latin from Greek praktikos, from prassein to experience, negotiate, perform
practical	1.
	syl	prac+ti+cal
	pron	<1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or concerned with experience or actual use; not theoretical.
practical	2.
	syl	prac+ti+cal
	pron	<1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with ordinary affairs, work, etc.
practical	3.
	syl	prac+ti+cal
	pron	<1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	adapted or adaptable for use.
practical	4.
	syl	prac+ti+cal
	pron	<1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or trained by practice.
practical	5.
	syl	prac+ti+cal
	pron	<1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being such for all useful or general purposes; virtual.
practicality	sub
	head	practical
	or	practicalness
	syl	prac+ti+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
practicalness	sub
	head	practical
	or	practicality
	syl	prac+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
practical joke	0.
	syl	prac+ti+cal joke
	pos	n.
	def	a prank or trick usually intended to make the victim appear foolish.
practical joker	sub
	head	practical joke
	syl	prac+ti+cal jok+er
	pos	n.
practice	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin prac?!tic*_are to practise, from Greek praktik*_e practical science, practical work, from prattein to do, act
practice	1.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	a usual or customary action or proceeding.
	exam	1	it was his practice to rise at six;
	exam	2	he made a practice of stealing stamps.
practice	2.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	repetition or exercise of an activity in order to achieve mastery and fluency.
practice	3.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having mastery of a skill or activity through repetition (esp. in the phrases {in practice, out of practice) }.
practice	4.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of a profession.
	exam	1	he set up practice as a lawyer.
practice	5.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of doing something.
	exam	1	he put his plans into practice.
practice	6.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	n.
	def	the established method of conducting proceedings in a court of law.
practice	7.
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {practise}.
practise	ety	C15: see #7practice 
practice	alt
	head	practise
	or	practise
	syl	prac+tice
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
practise	1.
	or	practice
	syl	prac+tise
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do or cause to do repeatedly in order to gain skill.
practise	2.
	or	practice
	syl	prac+tise
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do (something) habitually or frequently.
	exam	1	they practise ritual murder.
practise	3.
	or	practice
	syl	prac+tise
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to observe or pursue (something, such as a religion).
	exam	1	to practise Christianity.
practise	4.
	or	practice
	syl	prac+tise
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work at (a profession, job, etc.).
	exam	1	he practises medicine.
practise	5.
	or	practice
	syl	prac+tise
	pron	<1pr@ktis>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to take advantage of (someone, someone's credulity, etc.).
practised	1.
	syl	prac+tised:
	usage	or@T U.S.@T
	def	expert; skilled; proficient.
practised	2.
	syl	prac+tised:
	usage	or@T U.S.@T
	def	acquired or perfected by practice.
practitioner	ety	C16: from practician, from Old French praticien, from pratiquer to #7practise 
practitioner	1.
	syl	prac+ti+tion+er
	pron	<pr@k1tiS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises a profession or art.
practitioner	2.
	syl	prac+ti+tion+er
	pron	<pr@k1tiS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	a person authorized to practise spiritual healing.
Pradesh	ety	Hindi
Pradesh	0.
	syl	Pra+desh
	pron	<pr*1dAS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Indian.
	def	a state, esp. a state in the Union of India.
prae-	0.
	syl	prae-
	pos	prefix.
	def	an archaic variant of {pre-}.
praedial	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin praedi*_alis, from Latin praedium farm, estate
predial	alt
	head	praedial
	or	praedial
	syl	pre+di:al
	pron	<1prEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
praedial	1.
	or	predial
	syl	prae+di:al
	pron	<1prEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to land, farming, etc.
praedial	2.
	or	predial
	syl	prae+di:al
	pron	<1prEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	attached to or occupying land.
praediality	sub
	head	praedial
	or	prediality
	syl	prae+di+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
prediality	sub
	head	praedial
	or	praediality
	syl	pre+di+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
praefect	0.
	syl	prae+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{prefect} (senses 4-7)}.
praefectorial	sub
	head	praefect
	syl	prae+fec+to+ri:al
	pron	<2prEfek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
praemunire	ety	C14: from the Medieval Latin phrase (in the text of the writ) praem*_un*_ire faci*_as, literally: that you cause (someone) to be warned in advance, from Latin praem*_un*_ire to fortify or protect in front, from prae in front+ m*_un*_ire to fortify; in Medieval Latin the verb was confused with Latin praemon*_ere to forewarn
praemunire	1.
	syl	prae+mu+ni+re
	pron	<2prEmju1nI*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a writ charging with the offence of resorting to a foreign jurisdiction, esp. to that of the Pope, in a matter determinable in a royal court.
praemunire	2.
	syl	prae+mu+ni+re
	pron	<2prEmju1nI*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the statute of Richard II defining this offence.
praenomen	ety	C18: from Latin, from prae- before+ n*_omen #7name 
praenomina	infl
	head	praenomen
	or	praenomens
	syl	prae+nom:i+na
	pron	<-1nomin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
praenomens	infl
	head	praenomen
	or	praenomina
	syl	prae+no+mens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
praenomen	0.
	syl	prae+no+men
	pron	<prE1n*umen>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman's first or given name. See also {agnomen, cognomen, nomen}.
praenominal	sub
	head	praenomen
	syl	prae+nom:i+nal
	pron	<prE1nominL>
	pos	adj.
praenominally	sub
	head	praenomen
	syl	prae+1nom:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
Praesepe	0.
	syl	Prae+se+pe
	pron	<prI1sEpi>
	pos	n.
	def	an open cluster of several hundred stars in the constellation Cancer, visible to the naked eye as a hazy patch of light.
praetor	ety	C15: from Latin: one who leads the way, probably from prae*_ire, from prae- before+ *_ire to go &- prae+#!to+ri+al or pre+#!to+ri+al adj. &- #!prae+tor+ship or #!pre+tor+ship n.
pretor	alt
	head	praetor
	or	praetor
	syl	pre+tor
	pron	<1prEt*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
praetor	0.
	or	pretor
	syl	prae+tor
	pron	<1prEt*>, <-tc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	any of several senior magistrates ranking just below the consuls.
pretorian	alt
	head	praetorian
	or	praetorian
	syl	pre+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
praetorian	1.
	or	pretorian
	syl	prae+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a praetor.
praetorian	2.
	or	pretorian
	syl	prae+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding praetorian rank; a praetor or ex-praetor.
Pretorian	alt
	head	Praetorian
	or	Praetorian
	syl	Pre+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Praetorian	1.
	or	Pretorian
	syl	Prae+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Praetorian Guard.
Praetorian	2.
	or	Pretorian
	syl	Prae+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	resembling the Praetorian Guard, esp. with regard to corruption.
Praetorian	3.
	or	Pretorian
	syl	Prae+to+ri:an
	pron	<prE1tc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Praetorian Guard.
Praetorian Guard	1.
	syl	Prae+to+ri:an Guard
	pos	n.
	def	the bodyguard of the Roman emperors, noted for its political corruption, which existed from 27 #7b.c. to 312 #7a.d.
Praetorian Guard	2.
	syl	Prae+to+ri:an Guard
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this bodyguard.
Michael	infl
	head	Praetorius
	syl	Mi:cha:el
	pron	<1mi*,ca2A:l>
	pos	n.
Praetorius	0.
	syl	Prae:to:ri:us
	pron	German <pre1to:rius>
	pos	n.
	def	1571-1621, German composer and musicologist, noted esp. for his description of contemporary musical practices and instruments, (1615-19).
pragmatic	ety	C17: from Late Latin pr*_agmaticus, from Greek pr*_agmatikos from pragma act, from prattein to do &- prag+@!mat@.i+#!cal+i@.ty n.
pragmatic	1.
	syl	prag+mat+ic
	pron	<pr@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	advocating behaviour that is dictated more by practical consequences than by theory or dogma.
pragmatic	2.
	syl	prag+mat+ic
	pron	<pr@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to pragmatism.
pragmatic	3.
	syl	prag+mat+ic
	pron	<pr@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	invol?!ving everyday or practical business.
pragmatic	4.
	syl	prag+mat+ic
	pron	<pr@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with the affairs of a state or community.
pragmatic	5.
	syl	prag+mat+ic
	pron	<pr@g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	interfering or med?!dlesome; officious. Also (for senses 3, 5): {pragmatical}.
pragmatically	sub
	head	pragmatic
	syl	prag+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pragmatics	1.
	syl	prag+mat+ics
	pron	<pr@g1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of those aspects of language that cannot be considered in isolation from its use.
pragmatics	2.
	syl	prag+mat+ics
	pron	<pr@g1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the relation between symbols and those who use them.
pragmatic sanction	0.
	syl	prag+mat+ic sanc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an edict, decree, or ordinance issued with the force of fundamental law by a sovereign.
pragmatism	1.
	syl	prag+ma+tism
	pron	<1pr@gm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a philosophical move?!ment holding that practical consequences are the criterion of knowledge, meaning, and value.
pragmatism	2.
	syl	prag+ma+tism
	pron	<1pr@gm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being pragmatic.
pragmatist	sub
	head	pragmatism
	syl	prag+ma+tist
	pos	n. adj.
pragmatistic	sub
	head	pragmatism
	syl	prag+ma+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
Prague	0.
	syl	Prague
	pron	<pra:g>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and largest city of Czechoslovakia, on the Vltava River: a rich commercial centre during the Middle Ages; site of Charles University (1348) and a technical university (1707); scene of defenestrations (1419 and 1618) that contributed to the outbreak of the Hussite Wars and the Thirty Years' War respectively. Pop.: 1095615 (1974 est.). Czech name: {Praha}.
Praha	0.
	syl	Pra+ha
	pron	<1praha>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for {Prague}.
Prairial	ety	C18: from French prairie meadow
Prairial	0.
	syl	Prai+ri:al
	pron	French. <preri1al>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of meadows: the ninth month of the French Revolutionary calendar, extending from May 21 to June 19.
prairie	ety	C18: from French, from Old French praierie, from Latin pr*_atum meadow
prairie	0.
	syl	prai+rie
	pron	<1pre*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a treeless grassy plain of the central U.S. and S Canada. Compare {pampas, steppe, savanna}.
fowl	infl
	head	prairie chicken
	syl	fowl
	pos	n.
grouse	infl
	head	prairie chicken
	or	prairie chen
	syl	grouse
	pos	n.
prairie chen	infl
	head	prairie chicken
	or	grouse
	syl	prai+rie chen
	pos	n.
prairie chicken	0.
	syl	prai+rie chick+en
	pos	n.
	def	either of two mottled brown-and-white grouse, or of North America.
prairie dog	0.
	syl	prai+rie dog
	pos	n.
	def	any of several gregarious sciurine rodents of the genus such as that live in large complex burrows in the prairies of North America. Also called: {prairie marmot}.
prairie oyster	1.
	syl	prai+rie oys+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a drink consisting of raw unbeaten egg, vinegar or Worcester sauce ({Worcester oyster) }, salt, and pepper: a supposed cure for a hangover.
prairie oyster	2.
	syl	prai+rie oys+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the testicles of a bull calf cooked and eaten.
Prairie Provinces	0.
	syl	Prai+rie Prov+inc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Canadian provinces of Mani?!toba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, which lie in the N Great Plains region of North America: the chief wheat and petroleum producing area of Canada.
prairie schooner	0.
	syl	prai+rie schoon+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a horse-drawn covered wagon similar to but smaller than a Conestoga wagon, used in the 19th century to cross the prairies of North America.
prairie soil	0.
	syl	prai+rie soil
	pos	n.
	def	a soil type occurring in temperate areas formerly under prairie grasses and characterized by a black A horizon, rich in plant foods.
prairie turnip	0.
	syl	prai+rie tur+nip
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {breadroot}.
prairie wolf	0.
	syl	prai+rie wolf
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{coyote} (sense 1)}.
praise	ety	C13: from Old French preisier, from Late Latin preti*_are to esteem highly, from Latin pretium prize; compare #7prize, precious 
praise	1.
	syl	praise
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expressing commendation, admiration, etc.
praise	2.
	syl	praise
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the extolling of a deity or the rendering of homage and gratitude to a deity.
praise	3.
	syl	praise
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being commended, admired, etc.
praise	4.
	syl	praise
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the reason for praise.
sing someone's praises	5.
	head	praise
	syl	sing someone's praises.
	def	to commend someone highly.
praise	6.
	syl	praise
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express commendation, admiration, etc., for.
praise	7.
	syl	praise
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to proclaim or describe the glorious attributes of (a deity) with homage and thanksgiving.
praiser	sub
	head	praise
	syl	prais+er
	pos	n.
praiseworthy	0.
	syl	praise+wor:thy
	pron	<1prAz2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	deserving of praise; commendable.
praiseworthily	sub
	head	praiseworthy
	syl	praise+2wor:thi+ly
	pos	adv.
praiseworthiness	sub
	head	praiseworthy
	syl	praise+2wor:thi+ness
	pos	n.
prajna	ety	from Sanskrit praj?~n*_a, from praj*_an*_ati he knows
prajna	0.
	syl	praj+na
	pron	<1pruJn*>, <-nja:>
	pos	n.
	def	wisdom or understanding considered as the goal of Buddhist contemplation.
Prakrit	ety	C18: from Sanskrit pr*_akrta original, from pra- before+ kr to do, make+ -ta indicating a participle
Prakrit	0.
	syl	Pra+krit
	pron	<1pra:krit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the vernacular Indic languages as distinguished from Sanskrit: spoken from about 300 #7b.c. to the Middle Ages. See also {Pali}.
Prakritic	sub
	head	Prakrit
	syl	Pra+1krit+ic
	pos	adj.
praline	ety	C18: from French, named after C*'esar de Choiseul, comte de Plessis- Praslin (1598-1675), French field marshal whose chef first concocted it
praline	1.
	syl	pra+line
	pron	<1pra:lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a confection of nuts with caramelized sugar, used in desserts and as a filling for chocolates.
praline	2.
	syl	pra+line
	pron	<1pra:lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sugared almond}. a sweet consisting of an almond encased in sugar.
pralltriller	ety	German: bouncing trill
pralltriller	1.
	syl	prall+tril:ler
	pron	<1pra:l2tril*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornament used in 18th-century music consisting of an inverted mordent with an added initial upper note.
pralltriller	2.
	syl	prall+tril:ler
	pron	<1pra:l2tril*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {inverted mordent}.
pram	ety	C19: shortened and altered from #7perambulator 
pram	H1.0.
	syl	pram
	pron	<pr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cotlike four-wheeled carriage for a baby. U.S. term: {baby carriage}.
pram	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch prame; related to Old Frisian pr*_am 
pram	H2.0.
	syl	pram
	pron	<pra:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light tender with a flat bottom and a bow formed from the ends of the side and bottom planks meeting in a small raised transom.
prance	ety	C14 prauncen; perhaps related to German prangen to be in full splendour; compare Danish (dialect) pransk lively, spirited, used of a horse
prance	1.
	syl	prance
	pron	<pra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swagger or strut.
prance	2.
	syl	prance
	pron	<pra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to caper, gambol, or dance about.
prance	3.a.
	syl	prance
	pron	<pra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to move with high lively springing steps.
prance	3.b.
	syl	prance
	pron	<pra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ride a horse that moves in this way.
prance	4.
	syl	prance
	pron	<pra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to prance.
prance	5.
	syl	prance
	pron	<pra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of prancing.
prancer	sub
	head	prance
	syl	pranc+er
	pos	n.
prancingly	sub
	head	prance
	syl	pranc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
prandial	ety	C19: from Latin prandium meal, luncheon
prandial	0.
	syl	pran+di:al
	pron	<1pr@ndi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a meal.
prandially	sub
	head	prandial
	syl	pran+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
prang	ety	C20: imitative of an explosion
	infl
	head	prang
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit. informal.
prang	1.
	syl	prang
	pron	<pr@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an accident or crash in an aircraft, car, etc.
prang	2.
	syl	prang
	pron	<pr@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft bombing raid.
prang	3.
	syl	prang
	pron	<pr@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an achievement. {~}
prang	4.
	syl	prang
	pron	<pr@G>
	pos	n.
	def	to crash or damage (an aircraft, car, etc.).
prang	5.
	syl	prang
	pron	<pr@G>
	pos	n.
	def	to damage (a town, etc.) by bombing.
prank	ety	C16: of unknown origin
prank	H1.0.
	syl	prank
	pron	<pr@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous trick or joke, esp. one in which something is done rather than said.
prankish	sub
	head	prank
	syl	prank+ish
	pos	adj.
prank	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch pronken; related to German Prunk splendour, prangen to be in full splendour
prank	H2.1.
	syl	prank
	pron	<pr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress or decorate showily or gaudily.
prank	H2.2.
	syl	prank
	pron	<pr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an ostentatious display.
prankster	0.
	syl	prank+ster
	pron	<1pr@Gkst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a practical joker.
prase	ety	C14: from French, from Latin prasius a leek-green stone, from Greek prasios, from prason a leek
prase	0.
	syl	prase
	pron	<prAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a light green translucent variety of chalcedony.
praseodymium	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek prasios of a leek-green colour+#7didymium 
praseodymium	0.
	syl	pra+se:o+dym+i:um
	pron	<2prAzi*u1dimi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile silvery-white element of the lanthanide series of metals. It occurs principally in monazite and bastnaesite and is used with other rare earths in carbon-arc lights and as a pigment in glass. Symbol: Pr; atomic no.: 59; atomic wt.: 140.91; valency: 3 or 4; relative density: 6.77; melting pt.: 931?%C; boiling pt.: 3212?%C.
prat	ety	C20: probably special used of C16 prat buttocks, of unknown origin
prat	0.
	syl	prat
	pron	<pr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an incompetent or ineffectual person: often used as a term of abuse.
prate	ety	C15: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch pr*_aten, Icelandic and Norwegian prata, Danish prate 
prate	1.
	syl	prate
	pron	<prAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk idly and at length; chatter.
prate	2.
	syl	prate
	pron	<prAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in an idle or empty way.
prate	3.
	syl	prate
	pron	<prAt>
	pos	n.
	def	idle or trivial talk; prattle; chatter.
prater	sub
	head	prate
	syl	prat+er
	pos	n.
pratingly	sub
	head	prate
	syl	prat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pratfall	ety	C20: from C16 prat buttocks (of unknown origin)+#7fall 
pratfall	0.
	syl	prat+fall
	pron	<1pr@t2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a fall upon one's buttocks.
pratincole	ety	C18: from New Latin pratincola field-dwel?!ling, from Latin pr*_atum meadow+ incola inhabitant
pratincole	0.
	syl	prat+in+cole
	pron	<1pr@tiG2k*ul>, <1prA->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various swallow-like shore birds of the southern Old World genus and related genera, esp. having long pointed wings, short legs, and a short bill: family order
pratique	ety	C17: from French, from Medieval Latin practica #7practice 
pratique	0.
	syl	pra+tique
	pron	<1pr@tEk>, <pr@1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	formal permission given to a vessel to use a foreign port upon satisfying the requirements of local health authorities.
Prato	0.
	syl	Pra+to
	pron	Italian <1pra:to>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in central Italy, in Tuscany: woollen industry. Pop.: 151365 (1975 est.). Official name: {Pra+to in To+sca+na} (in tos#!ka$:na).
prattle	ety	C16: from Middle Low German pratelen to chatter; see #7prate 
prattle	1.
	syl	prat+tle
	pron	<1pr@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk in a foolish or childish way; babble.
prattle	2.
	syl	prat+tle
	pron	<1pr@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a foolish or childish way.
prattle	3.
	syl	prat+tle
	pron	<1pr@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish or childish talk.
prattler	sub
	head	prattle
	syl	prat+tler
	pos	n.
prattlingly	sub
	head	prattle
	syl	prat+tling+ly
	pos	adv.
prau	0.
	syl	prau
	pron	<prau>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {proa}.
prawn	ety	C15: of obscure origin
prawn	1.
	syl	prawn
	pron	<prc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine decapod crustaceans of the genera etc., having a slender flattened body with a long tail and two pairs of pincers.
come the raw prawn	2.
	head	prawn
	syl	come the raw prawn.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to attempt deception.
prawner	sub
	head	prawn
	syl	prawn+er
	pos	n.
praxis	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek: deed, action, from prassein to do
praxises	infl
	head	praxis
	or	praxes
	syl	prax+is:es
	pron	<1pr@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
praxes	infl
	head	praxis
	or	praxises
	syl	prax:es
	pron	<1pr@ksEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
praxis	1.
	syl	prax+is
	pron	<1pr@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice and practical side of a profession or field of study, as opposed to the theory.
praxis	2.
	syl	prax+is
	pron	<1pr@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	a practical exercise.
praxis	3.
	syl	prax+is
	pron	<1pr@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	accepted practice or custom.
Praxiteles	0.
	syl	Prax:it:e:les
	pron	<pr@k1siti2lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	4th-century #7b.c. Greek sculptor: his works include statues of Hermes at Olympia, which survives, and of Aphrodite at Cnidus.
pray	ety	C13: from Old French preier, from Latin prec*_ar*_i to implore, from prex an entreaty; related to Old English fricgan, Old High German fr*_ag*_en to ask, Old Norse fregna to enquire
pray	1.
	syl	pray
	pron	<prA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by for; when; tr.
	usage	usually takes a clause as object
	def	to utter prayers (to God or other object of worship).
	exam	1	we prayed to God for the sick child.
pray	2.
	syl	pray
	pron	<prA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to make an earnest entreaty (to or for); beg or implore.
	exam	1	she prayed to be allowed to go;
	exam	2	leave, I pray you.
pray	3.
	syl	pray
	pron	<prA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to accomplish or bring by praying.
	exam	1	to pray a soul into the kingdom.
pray	4.
	syl	pray
	pron	<prA>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	I beg you; please.
	exam	1	pray, leave us alone.
prayer	ety	C13 preiere, from Old French, from Medieval Latin prec*_aria, from Latin prec*_arius obtained by begging, from prex prayer &- #!prayer+less adj.
prayer	H1.1.a.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	a personal communication or petition addressed to a deity, esp. in the form of supplication, adoration, praise, contrition, or thanksgiving.
prayer	H1.1.b.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other form of spiritual communion with a deity.
prayer	H1.2.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar personal communication that does not involve adoration, addressed to beings venerated as being closely associated with a deity, such as angels or saints.
prayer	H1.3.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of praying.
	exam	1	prayer is our solution to human problems.
prayer	H1.4.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a form of devotion, either public or private, spent mainly or wholly praying.
	exam	1	morning prayers.
prayer	H1.5.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a recognized name
	def	a form of words used in praying.
	exam	1	the Lord's Prayer.
prayer	H1.6.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or benefit prayed for.
prayer	H1.7.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	an earnest request, petition, or entreaty.
prayer	H1.8.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a request contained in a petition to a court for the relief sought by the petitioner.
prayer	H1.9.
	syl	prayer
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a chance or hope.
	exam	1	she doesn't have a prayer of getting married.
prayer	H2.0.
	syl	pray+er
	pron	<1prA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prays.
prayer beads	0.
	syl	prayer beads
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the beads of the rosary.
prayer book	1.
	syl	prayer book
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a book containing the prayers used at church services or recommended for private devotions.
prayer book	2.
	syl	prayer book
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England. (often caps.
	def	another name for {Book of Common Prayer}.
prayerful	0.
	syl	prayer+ful
	pron	<1pre*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to or characterized by prayer.
prayerfully	sub
	head	prayerful
	syl	prayer+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
prayerfulness	sub
	head	prayerful
	syl	prayer+ful+ness
	pos	n.
prayer meeting	0.
	syl	prayer meet+ing
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Protestantism.
	def	a service at which the participants sing hymns, testify, and offer up individual and often extempore prayers to God.
prayer rug	0.
	syl	prayer rug
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	def	the small carpet on which a Muslim kneels and prostrates himself while saying his prayers. Also called: {prayer mat}.
prayer shawl	0.
	syl	prayer shawl
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another word for {tallith}.
prayer wheel	0.
	syl	prayer wheel
	pron	<pre*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Buddhism. esp. in Tibet
	def	a wheel or cylinder inscribed with or containing prayers, each revolution of which is counted as an uttered prayer, so that such prayers can be repeated by turning it.
praying mantid	alt
	head	praying mantis
	or	praying mantis
	syl	pray+ing man+tid
	pos	n.
praying mantis	0.
	or	praying mantid
	syl	pray+ing man+tis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mantis}.
PRB	0.
	syl	P.R.B.
	usage	abbrev. for after the signatures of Pre-Raphaelite painters
	def	Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood.
pre-	ety	from Latin prae-, from prae before, beforehand, in front
pre-	0.
	syl	pre-
	pos	prefix.
	def	before in time, rank, order, position, etc..
	exam	1	predate;
	exam	2	pre-eminent;
	exam	3	premeditation;
	exam	4	prefrontal;
	exam	5	preschool.
preach	ety	C13: from Old French prechier, from Church Latin praedic*_are, from Latin: to proclaim in public; see #7predicate  &- #!preach+a@.ble adj.
preach	1.
	syl	preach
	pron	<prEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make known (religious truth) or give religious or moral instruction or exhortation in (sermons).
preach	2.
	syl	preach
	pron	<prEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to advocate (a virtue, action, etc.), esp. in a moralizing way.
preacher	1.
	syl	preach+er
	pron	<1prEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has the calling and function of preaching the Christian Gospel, esp. a Protestant clergyman.
preacher	2.
	syl	preach+er
	pron	<1prEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who preaches.
the	infl
	head	Preacher
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Preacher	0.
	syl	Preach+er
	pron	<1prEC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the author of Ecclesiastes or the book of Ecclesiastes.
preachifies	infl
	head	preachify
	syl	preach:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
preachifying	infl
	head	preachify
	syl	preach:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
preachified	infl
	head	preachify
	syl	preach:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
preachify	0.
	syl	preach:i+fy
	pron	<1prECi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to preach or moralize in a tedious manner.
preachification	sub
	head	preachify
	syl	preach:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
preachment	1.
	syl	preach+ment
	pron	<1prECm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preaching.
preachment	2.
	syl	preach+ment
	pron	<1prECm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a tedious or pompous sermon or discourse.
preachier	infl
	head	preachy
	syl	preach:i+er
	pos	adj.
preachiest	infl
	head	preachy
	syl	preach:i+est.
	pos	adj.
preachy	0.
	syl	preach:y
	pron	<1prECi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	inclined to or marked by preaching. |&2315|
preadamite	1.
	syl	pre+ad+am+ite
	pron	<prE1@d*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes that there were people on earth before Adam.
preadamite	2.
	syl	pre+ad+am+ite
	pron	<prE1@d*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person assumed to have lived before Adam. {~} {pre+a@.dam+ic} (@!pri$:?!$$#!d@am$Ik).
preadamite	3.
	syl	pre+ad+am+ite
	pron	<prE1@d*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a preadamite.
preadaptation	0.
	syl	pre+ad+ap+ta+tion
	pron	<2prE@d*p1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the possession by a species or other group of characteristics that may favour survival in a changed environment, such as the limblike fins of crossopterygian fishes, which are preadaptation to terrestrial life.
preamble	ety	C14: from Old French pr*'eambule, from Late Latin praeambulum walking before, from Latin prae- before+ ambul*_are to walk
preamble	1.
	syl	pre+am+ble
	pron	<prE1@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary or introductory statement, esp. attached to a statute or constitution setting forth its purpose.
preamble	2.
	syl	pre+am+ble
	pron	<prE1@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary or introductory conference, event, fact, etc.
preambular	sub
	head	preamble
	syl	pre+am+bu+lar
	pron	<prE1@mbjul*>
	pos	adj.
preambulatory	sub
	head	preamble
	or	preambulary
	syl	pre+am+bu+la+to:ry
	pron	<prE1@mbjul*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
preambulary	sub
	head	preamble
	or	preambulatory
	syl	pre+1am+bu+lar:y
	pos	adj.
preamplifier	0.
	syl	pre+am+pli+fi+er
	pron	<prE1@mpli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic amplifier used to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of an electronic device. It boosts a low-level signal to an intermediate level before it is transmitted to the main amplifier. Sometimes shortened to {preamp}.
preaxial	1.
	syl	pre+ax+i:al
	pron	<prE1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated or occurring in front of the axis of the body.
preaxial	2.
	syl	pre+ax+i:al
	pron	<prE1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the anterior part of a vertebrate limb.
preaxially	sub
	head	preaxial
	syl	pre+1ax:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
prebend	ety	C15: from Old French pr*'ebende, from Medieval Latin praebenda pension, stipend, from Latin praeb*_ere to offer, supply, from prae forth+ hab*_ere to have, offer
prebend	1.
	syl	preb+end
	pron	<1preb*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the stipend assigned by a cathedral or collegiate church to a canon or member of the chapter.
prebend	2.
	syl	preb+end
	pron	<1preb*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the land, tithe, or other source of such a stipend.
prebend	3.
	syl	preb+end
	pron	<1preb*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {prebendary}.
prebend	4.
	syl	preb+end
	pron	<1preb*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	the office, formerly with an endowment, of a prebendary.
prebendal	sub
	head	prebend
	syl	pre+ben+dal
	pron	<pri1bendL>
	pos	adj.
prebendaries	infl
	head	prebendary
	syl	preb+en+dar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prebendary	1.
	syl	preb+en+dar:y
	pron	<1preb*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	a canon or member of the chapter of a cathedral or collegiate church who holds a prebend.
prebendary	2.
	syl	preb+en+dar:y
	pron	<1preb*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	an honorary canon with the title of prebendary.
prec	0.
	syl	prec.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	preceding.
Pre-Cambrian	alt
	head	Precambrian
	or	Precambrian
	syl	Pre-Cam:bri:an
	pron	<prE1k@mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
Precambrian	1.
	or	Pre-Cambrian
	syl	Pre+cam+bri:an
	pron	<prE1k@mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the earliest geological era, which lasted for about 4000000000 years before the Cambrian period. {~}
the Precambrian	2.
	head	Precambrian
	syl	the Precambrian.
	def	the Precambrian era. See {Archaeozoic, Proterozoic}.
precancels	infl
	head	precancel
	or	precancels
	syl	pre+can+cels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
precancelling	infl
	head	precancel
	or	precanceling
	syl	pre+can+cel+ling
	pos	vb.
precancelled	infl
	head	precancel
	or	precanceled
	syl	pre+can+celled
	pos	vb.
precanceling	infl
	head	precancel
	or	precancelling
	syl	pre+can+cel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
precanceled	infl
	head	precancel
	or	precancelled
	syl	pre+can+celed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
precancel	1.
	syl	pre+can+cel
	pron	<prE1k@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel (postage stamps) before placing them on mail.
precancel	2.
	syl	pre+can+cel
	pron	<prE1k@nsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a precancelled stamp.
precancellation	sub
	head	precancel
	syl	pre+2can+cel+1la+tion
	pos	n.
precarious	ety	C17: from Latin prec*_arius obtained by begging (hence, dependent on another's will), from prex #7prayer 
precarious	1.
	syl	pre+car:i+ous
	pron	<pri1ke*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to failure or catastrophe; insecure; perilous.
precarious	2.
	syl	pre+car:i+ous
	pron	<pri1ke*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dependent on another's will.
precariously	sub
	head	precarious
	syl	pre+1car:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
precariousness	sub
	head	precarious
	syl	pre+1car:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
precast	1.
	syl	pre+cast
	pron	<1prE2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of concrete when employed as a structural element in building
	def	cast in a particular form before being used.
precasts	infl
	head	precast
	syl	pre+casts
	pos	vb.
precasting	infl
	head	precast
	syl	pre+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
precast	infl
	syl	pre+cast.
	pos	vb.
precast	2.
	syl	pre+cast
	pron	<prE1ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast (concrete) in a particular form before use.
precatory	ety	C17: from Late Latin prec*_at*_orius relating to petitions, from Latin prec*_ar*_i to beg, #7pray 
precatory	0.
	syl	prec:a+to:ry
	pron	<1prek*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, involving, or expressing entreaty; supplicatory. Also: {prec@.a+tive} (#!pr$ek$$t$Iv).
precaution	ety	C17: from French, from Late Latin praecauti*_o, from Latin praecav*_ere to guard against, from prae before+ cav*_ere to beware
precaution	1.
	syl	pre+cau+tion
	pron	<pri1kc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an action taken to avoid a dangerous or undesirable event.
precaution	2.
	syl	pre+cau+tion
	pron	<pri1kc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	caution practised beforehand; circumspection.
precautionary	sub
	head	precaution
	or	precautional
	syl	pre+1cau+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
precautional	sub
	head	precaution
	or	precautionary
	syl	pre+1cau+tion+al
	pos	adj.
precautious	sub
	head	precaution
	syl	pre+1cau+tious
	pos	adj.
precede	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin praec*_edere to go before, from prae before+ c*_edere to move
precede	1.
	syl	pre+cede
	pron	<pri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or be before (someone or something) in time, place, rank, etc.
precede	2.
	syl	pre+cede
	pron	<pri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preface or introduce.
precedency	alt
	head	precedence
	or	precedence
	syl	prec+e:den+cy
	pos	n.
precedence	1.
	or	precedency
	syl	prec+e:dence
	pron	<1presid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preceding or the condition of being precedent.
precedence	2.
	or	precedency
	syl	prec+e:dence
	pron	<1presid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the ceremonial order or priority to be observed by persons of different stations on formal occasions.
	exam	1	the officers are seated according to precedence.
precedence	3.
	or	precedency
	syl	prec+e:dence
	pron	<1presid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a right to preferential treatment.
	exam	1	I take precedence over you.
precedent	1.
	syl	prec+e:dent
	pron	<1presid*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a judicial decision that serves as an authority for deciding a later case.
precedent	2.
	syl	prec+e:dent
	pron	<1presid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an example or instance used to justify later similar occurrences.
precedent	3.
	syl	prec+e:dent
	pron	<pri1sEdNt>, <1presid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	preceding.
precedented	0.
	syl	prec+e:dent+ed
	pron	<1presi2dentid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a decision, etc.
	def	support?!ed by having a precedent.
precedential	1.
	syl	prec+e:den+tial
	pron	<2presi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or serving as a precedent.
precedential	2.
	syl	prec+e:den+tial
	pron	<2presi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having precedence.
precedentially	sub
	head	precedential
	syl	prec+e:1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
preceding	0.
	syl	pre+ced+ing
	pron	<pri1sEdiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	going or coming before; former.
precentor	ety	C17: from Late Latin praecentor leader of the music, from prae before+ canere to sing
precentor	1.
	syl	pre+cen+tor
	pron	<pri1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cleric who directs the choral services in a cathedral.
precentor	2.
	syl	pre+cen+tor
	pron	<pri1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who leads a congregation or choir in the sung parts of church services.
precentorial	sub
	head	precentor
	syl	pre+cen+to+ri:al
	pron	<2prEsen1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
precentorship	sub
	head	precentor
	syl	pre+1cen+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
precept	ety	C14: from Latin praeceptum maxim, injunction, from praecipere to admonish, from prae before+ capere to take
precept	1.
	syl	pre+cept
	pron	<1prEsept>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule or principle for action.
precept	2.
	syl	pre+cept
	pron	<1prEsept>
	pos	n.
	def	a guide or rule for morals; maxim.
precept	3.
	syl	pre+cept
	pron	<1prEsept>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction, esp. for a technical operation.
precept	4.a.
	syl	pre+cept
	pron	<1prEsept>
	pos	n.
	def	a writ or warrant.
precept	4.b.
	syl	pre+cept
	pron	<1prEsept>
	pos	n.
	def	a written order to a sheriff to arrange an election, the empanelling of a jury, etc.
precept	4.c.
	syl	pre+cept
	pron	<1prEsept>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	an order to collect money under a rate.
preceptive	1.
	syl	pre+cep+tive
	pron	<pri1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or expressing a precept or precepts.
preceptive	2.
	syl	pre+cep+tive
	pron	<pri1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	didactic.
preceptively	sub
	head	preceptive
	syl	pre+1cep+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
preceptor	1.
	syl	pre+cep+tor
	pron	<pri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	a practising physician giving practical training to a medical student.
preceptor	2.
	syl	pre+cep+tor
	pron	<pri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a preceptory.
preceptor	3.
	syl	pre+cep+tor
	pron	<pri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a tutor or instructor.
preceptorate	sub
	head	preceptor
	syl	pre+1cep+tor+ate
	pos	n.
preceptorial	sub
	head	preceptor
	or	preceptoral
	syl	pre+cep+to+ri:al
	pron	<2prEsep1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
preceptoral	sub
	head	preceptor
	or	preceptorial
	syl	pre+1cep+to+ral
	pos	adj.
preceptorship	sub
	head	preceptor
	syl	pre+1cep+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
preceptress	sub
	head	preceptor
	syl	pre+1cep+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
preceptories	infl
	head	preceptory
	syl	pre+cep+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
preceptory	0.
	syl	pre+cep+to:ry
	pron	<pri1sept*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a subordinate house or community of the Knights Templars.
precess	0.
	syl	pre+cess
	pron	<pri1ses>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo precession.
precession	ety	C16: from Late Latin praecessi*_o a going in advance, from Latin praec*_edere to #7precede 
precession	1.
	syl	pre+ces+sion
	pron	<pri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preceding.
precession	2.
	syl	pre+ces+sion
	pron	<pri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {precession of the equinoxes}.
precession	3.
	syl	pre+ces+sion
	pron	<pri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the motion of a spinning body, such as a top, gyroscope, or planet, in which it wobbles so that the axis of rotation sweeps out a cone.
precessional	sub
	head	precession
	syl	pre+1ces+sion+al
	pos	adj.
precessionally	sub
	head	precession
	syl	pre+1ces+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
precession of the equinoxes	0.
	syl	pre+ces+sion of the e:qui+nox:es
	pos	n.
	def	the slightly earlier occurrence of the equinoxes each year due to the slow continuous westward shift of the equinoctial points along the ecliptic by 50 seconds of arc per year. It is caused by the precession of the earth's axis.
precinct	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin praecinctum (something) surround?!ed, from Latin praecingere to gird around, from prae before, around+ cingere to gird
precinct	1.a.
	syl	pre+cinct
	pron	<1prEsiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed area or building marked by a fixed boundary such as a wall.
precinct	1.b.
	syl	pre+cinct
	pron	<1prEsiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	such a boundary.
precinct	2.
	syl	pre+cinct
	pron	<1prEsiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	a limited area, esp. of thought.
precinct	3.a.
	syl	pre+cinct
	pron	<1prEsiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of a city for administrative or police purposes.
precinct	3.b.
	syl	pre+cinct
	pron	<1prEsiGkt>
	pos	n.
	def	the police responsible for such a district.
precinct	4.
	syl	pre+cinct
	pron	<1prEsiGkt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a polling or electoral district.
precincts	0.
	syl	pre+cincts
	pron	<1prEsiGkts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the surrounding region or area.
preciosities	infl
	head	preciosity
	syl	pre+ci+os+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
preciosity	0.
	syl	pre+ci+os+i:ty
	pron	<2preSi1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	fastidiousness or affectation, esp. in speech or manners.
precious	ety	C13: from Old French precios, from Latin preti*_osus valuable, from pretium price, value
precious	1.
	syl	pre+cious
	pron	<1preS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	beloved; dear; cherished.
precious	2.
	syl	pre+cious
	pron	<1preS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very costly or valuable.
precious	3.
	syl	pre+cious
	pron	<1preS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	held in high esteem, esp. in moral or spiritual matters.
precious	4.
	syl	pre+cious
	pron	<1preS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very fastidious or affected, as in speech, manners, etc.
preciously	sub
	head	precious
	syl	pre+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
preciousness	sub
	head	precious
	syl	pre+cious+ness
	pos	n.
precious coral	0.
	syl	pre+cious cor+al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {red coral}.
precious metal	0.
	syl	pre+cious met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of the metals gold, silver, or platinum.
precious stone	0.
	syl	pre+cious stone
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain rare minerals, such as diamond, ruby, sapphire, emerald, or opal, that are highly valued as gemstones.
precipice	ety	C16: from Latin praecipitium steep place, from praeceps headlong
precipice	1.a.
	syl	prec:i+pice
	pron	<1presipis>
	pos	n.
	def	the steep sheer face of a cliff or crag.
precipice	1.b.
	syl	prec:i+pice
	pron	<1presipis>
	pos	n.
	def	the cliff or crag itself.
precipice	2.
	syl	prec:i+pice
	pron	<1presipis>
	pos	n.
	def	a precarious situation.
precipiced	sub
	head	precipice
	syl	prec:i+piced
	pos	adj.
precipitant	1.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tant
	pron	<pri1sipit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	hasty or impulsive; rash.
precipitant	2.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tant
	pron	<pri1sipit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rushing or falling rapidly or without heed.
precipitant	3.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tant
	pron	<pri1sipit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	abrupt or sudden.
precipitant	4.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tant
	pron	<pri1sipit*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance or agent that causes a precipitate to form.
precipitance	sub
	head	precipitant
	or	precipitancy
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tance
	pos	n.
precipitancy	sub
	head	precipitant
	or	precipitance
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tan+cy
	pos	n.
precipitantly	sub
	head	precipitant
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
precipitate	ety	C16: from Latin praecipit*_are to throw down headlong, from praeceps headlong, steep, from prae before, in front+ caput head
precipitate	1.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen too soon or sooner than expected; bring on.
precipitate	2.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw or fall from or as from a height.
precipitate	3.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (moisture) to condense and fall as snow, rain, etc., or (of moisture, rain, etc.) to condense and fall thus.
precipitate	4.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which a dissolved substance separates from solution as a fine suspension of solid particles.
precipitate	5.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipitit>
	pos	adj.
	def	rushing ahead.
precipitate	6.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipitit>
	pos	adj.
	def	done rashly or with undue haste.
precipitate	7.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipitit>
	pos	adj.
	def	sudden and brief.
precipitate	8.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tate
	pron	<pri1sipitit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a precipitated solid in its suspended form or after settling or filtering.
precipitable	sub
	head	precipitate
	syl	pre+1cip:i+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
precipitability	sub
	head	precipitate
	syl	pre+2cip:i+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
precipitately	sub
	head	precipitate
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tate+ly
	pos	adv.
precipitateness	sub
	head	precipitate
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tate+ness
	pos	n.
precipitative	sub
	head	precipitate
	syl	pre+1cip:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
precipitator	sub
	head	precipitate
	syl	pre+1cip:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
precipitation	1.a.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	rain, snow, sleet, dew, etc., formed by condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere.
precipitation	1.b.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the deposition of these on the earth's surface.
precipitation	1.c.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount precipitated.
precipitation	2.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the production or formation of a chemical precipitate.
precipitation	3.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of precipitating or the state of being precipitated.
precipitation	4.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	rash or undue haste.
precipitation	5.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2sipi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Spiritualism.
	def	the appearance of a spirit in bodily form; materialization.
precipitation hardening	0.
	syl	pre+cip:i+ta+tion hard+en+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a process in which alloys are strengthened by the formation, in their lattice, of a fine dispersion of one component when the metal is quenched from a high temperature and aged at an intermediate temperature.
precipitin	0.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tin
	pron	<pri1sipitin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Immunol.
	def	an antibody that causes precipitation when mixed with its specific antigen.
precipitous	1.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tous
	pron	<pri1sipit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a precipice or characterized by precipices.
precipitous	2.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tous
	pron	<pri1sipit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very steep.
precipitous	3.
	syl	pre+cip:i+tous
	pron	<pri1sipit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hasty or pre?!cipi?!tate.
precipitously	sub
	head	precipitous
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
precipitousness	sub
	head	precipitous
	syl	pre+1cip:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
precis	ety	C18: from French: #7precise 
pr'ecis	alt
	head	precis
	or	precis
	syl	pr*'e+cis
	pron	<1prAsE>, <1prA?!sEz>, <1prA?!sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
precis	1.
	or	pr'ecis
	syl	pre+cis
	pron	<1prAsE>, <1prA?!sEz>, <1prA?!sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a summary of the essentials of a text; abstract.
precis	2.
	or	pr'ecis
	syl	pre+cis
	pron	<1prAsE>, <1prA?!sEz>, <1prA?!sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a pr*'ecis of.
precise	ety	C16: from French pr*'ecis, from Latin praec*_idere to curtail, from prae before+ caedere to cut
precise	1.
	syl	pre+cise
	pron	<pri1sIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	strictly correct in amount or value.
	exam	1	a precise sum.
precise	2.
	syl	pre+cise
	pron	<pri1sIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a certain thing and no other; particular.
	exam	1	this precise location.
precise	3.
	syl	pre+cise
	pron	<pri1sIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	using or operating with total accuracy.
	exam	1	precise instruments.
precise	4.
	syl	pre+cise
	pron	<pri1sIs>
	pos	adj.
	def	strict in observance of rules, standards, etc..
	exam	1	a precise mind.
precisely	sub
	head	precise
	syl	pre+1cise+ly
	pos	adv.
preciseness	sub
	head	precise
	syl	pre+1cise+ness
	pos	n.
precisian	0.
	syl	pre+ci+sian
	pron	<pri1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a punctilious observer of rules or forms, esp. in the field of religion.
precisianism	sub
	head	precisian
	syl	pre+1ci+sian+ism
	pos	n.
precision	ety	C17: from Latin praec*_isi*_o a cutting off; see #7precise 
precision	1.
	syl	pre+ci+sion
	pron	<pri1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being precise; accuracy.
precision	2.
	syl	pre+ci+sion
	pron	<pri1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	characterized by or having a high degree of exactness.
	exam	1	precision grinding;
	exam	2	a precision instrument.
precisionism	sub
	head	precision
	syl	pre+1ci+sion+ism
	pos	n.
precisionist	sub
	head	precision
	syl	pre+1ci+sion+ist
	pos	n.
Precision Club	0.
	syl	Pre+ci+sion Club
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a popular modern bidding system of which an important feature is an artificial one-club opening bid showing 16 points or more, with an artificial response of one diamond to show weakness.
preclinical	0.
	syl	pre+clin:i+cal
	pron	<prE1klinikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring during the early phases of a disease before accurate diagnosis is possible.
preclinically	sub
	head	preclinical
	syl	pre+1clin:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
preclude	ety	C17: from Latin prae?!cl*_udere to shut up, from prae in front, before+ claudere to close
preclude	1.
	syl	pre+clude
	pron	<pri1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exclude or debar.
preclude	2.
	syl	pre+clude
	pron	<pri1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make impossible, esp. beforehand.
precludable	sub
	head	preclude
	syl	pre+1clud+a:ble
	pos	adj.
preclusion	sub
	head	preclude
	syl	pre+clu+sion
	pron	<pri1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
preclusive	sub
	head	preclude
	syl	pre+clu+sive
	pron	<pri1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
preclusively	sub
	head	preclude
	syl	pre+1clu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
precocial	1.
	syl	pre+co+cial
	pron	<pri1k*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of young birds
	def	covered with down, having open eyes, and capable of leaving the nest within a few days of hatching.
precocial	2.
	syl	pre+co+cial
	pron	<pri1k*uS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a precocial bird.
precocial	xref
	syl	pre+co+cial
	pron	<pri1k*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {altricial}.
precocious	ety	C17: from Latin praecox early maturing, from prae early+ coquere to ripen
precocious	1.
	syl	pre+co+cious
	pron	<pri1k*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	ahead in development, such as the mental development of a child.
precocious	2.
	syl	pre+co+cious
	pron	<pri1k*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of plants, fruit, etc.
	def	flowering or ripening early.
precociously	sub
	head	precocious
	syl	pre+1co+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
precociousness	sub
	head	precocious
	or	precocity
	syl	pre+1co+cious+ness
	pron	<pri1kositi>
	pos	n.
precocity	sub
	head	precocious
	or	precociousness
	syl	pre+coc+i:ty
	pron	<pri1kositi>
	pos	n.
precognition	ety	C17: from Late Latin praecogniti*_o foreknowledge, from praecognoscere to foresee, from prae before+ cognoscere to know, ascertain
precognition	0.
	syl	pre+cog+ni+tion
	pron	<2prEkog1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the alleged ability to foresee future events. See also {clairvoyance, clairaudience}.
precognitive	sub
	head	precognition
	syl	pre+cog+ni+tive
	pron	<prE1kognitiv>
	pos	adj.
pre-Columbian	0.
	syl	pre-Co:lum:bi:an
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Americas before they were discovered by Columbus.
preconceive	0.
	syl	pre+con+ceive
	pron	<2prEk*n1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form an idea beforehand; conceive of ahead in time.
preconception	1.
	syl	pre+con+cep+tion
	pron	<2prEk*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea or opinion formed beforehand.
preconception	2.
	syl	pre+con+cep+tion
	pron	<2prEk*n1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bias; prejudice.
precondition	1.
	syl	pre+con+di+tion
	pron	<2prEk*n1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a necessary or required condition; prerequisite.
precondition	2.
	syl	pre+con+di+tion
	pron	<2prEk*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychology.
	def	to present two stimuli to (an organism) consecutively and repeatedly so that they become associated.
preconize	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin praec*_on*_iz*_are to make an announcement, from Latin praec*_o herald
preconise	alt
	head	preconize
	or	preconize
	syl	pre+co+nise
	pron	<1prEk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
preconize	1.
	or	preconise
	syl	pre+co+nize
	pron	<1prEk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce or commend publicly.
preconize	2.
	or	preconise
	syl	pre+co+nize
	pron	<1prEk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon publicly.
preconize	3.
	or	preconise
	syl	pre+co+nize
	pron	<1prEk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of the pope
	def	to approve the appointment of (a nominee) to one of the higher dignities in the Roman Catholic Church.
preconization	sub
	head	preconize
	or	preconisation
	syl	pre+co+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
preconisation	sub
	head	preconize
	or	preconization
	syl	pre+co+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
preconscious	1.
	syl	pre+con+scious
	pron	<prE1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	prior to the development of consciousness.
preconscious	2.
	syl	pre+con+scious
	pron	<prE1konS*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	mental contents or activity not immediately in consciousness but read?!ily brought there. Compare {subconscious, unconscious}.
preconsciously	sub
	head	preconscious
	syl	pre+1con+scious+ly
	pos	adv.
preconsciousness	sub
	head	preconscious
	syl	pre+1con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
precontract	1.
	syl	pre+con+tract
	pron	<prE1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a contract or arrangement made beforehand, esp. a betrothal.
precontract	2.
	syl	pre+con+tract
	pron	<2prEk*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to betroth or enter into a betrothal by previous agreement.
precontract	3.
	syl	pre+con+tract
	pron	<2prEk*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (an agreement, etc.) by prior arrangement.
precritical	0.
	syl	pre+crit:i+cal
	pron	<prE1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring during the period preceding a crisis or a critical state or condition.
	exam	1	a precritical phase of a disease.
precursor	ety	C16: from Latin praecursor one who runs in front, from praecurrere, from prae in front+ currere to run
precursor	1.
	syl	pre+cur+sor
	pron	<pri1kR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that precedes and shows or announces someone or something to come; harbinger.
precursor	2.
	syl	pre+cur+sor
	pron	<pri1kR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a predecessor or forerunner.
precursive	alt
	head	precursory
	or	precursory
	syl	pre+cur+sive
	pos	adj.
precursory	1.
	or	precursive
	syl	pre+cur+so:ry
	pron	<pri1kR:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a precursor.
precursory	2.
	or	precursive
	syl	pre+cur+so:ry
	pron	<pri1kR:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	preliminary or introductory.
pred	0.
	syl	pred.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	predicate.
predacious	ety	C18: from Latin praeda plunder; compare #7predatory 
predaceous	alt
	head	predacious
	or	predacious
	syl	pre+da+ceous
	pron	<pri1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
predacious	1.
	or	predaceous
	syl	pre+da+cious
	pron	<pri1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	habitually hunting and killing other animals for food.
predacious	2.
	or	predaceous
	syl	pre+da+cious
	pron	<pri1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	preying on others.
predaciousness	sub
	head	predacious
	syl	pre+1da+cious+ness
	pron	<pri1d@siti>
	pos	n.
predaceousness	sub
	head	predacious
	or	predacity
	syl	pre+1da+ceous+ness
	pron	<pri1d@siti>
	pos	n.
predacity	sub
	head	predacious
	or	predaceousness
	syl	pre+dac+i:ty
	pron	<pri1d@siti>
	pos	n.
predate	1.
	syl	pre+date
	pron	<prE1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affix a date to (a document, paper, etc.) that is earlier than the actual date.
predate	2.
	syl	pre+date
	pron	<prE1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a date to (an event, period, etc.) that is earlier than the actual or previously assigned date of occurrence.
predate	3.
	syl	pre+date
	pron	<prE1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or occur at an earlier date than; precede in time.
predation	0.
	syl	pre+da+tion
	pron	<pri1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a relationship between two species of animal in a community, in which one (the predator) hunts, kills, and eats the other (the prey).
predator	1.
	syl	pred:a+tor
	pron	<1pred*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any carnivorous animal.
predator	2.
	syl	pred:a+tor
	pron	<1pred*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a predatory person or thing.
predatory	ety	C16: from Latin praed*_at*_orius rapacious, from praed*_ar*_i to pillage, from praeda booty
predatory	1.
	syl	pred:a+to:ry
	pron	<1pred*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {{predacious} (sense 1)}.
predatory	2.
	syl	pred:a+to:ry
	pron	<1pred*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or characterized by plundering, robbing, etc.
predatorily	sub
	head	predatory
	syl	pred:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
predatoriness	sub
	head	predatory
	syl	pred:a+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
predecease	1.
	syl	pre+de+cease
	pron	<2prEdi1sEs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to die before (some other person).
predecease	2.
	syl	pre+de+cease
	pron	<2prEdi1sEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	earlier death.
predecessor	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin praed*_ecessor, from prae before+ d*_ec*_edere to go away, from d*_e away+ c*_edere to go
predecessor	1.
	syl	pre+de+ces+sor
	pron	<1prEdi2ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who precedes another, as in an office.
predecessor	2.
	syl	pre+de+ces+sor
	pron	<1prEdi2ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that precedes something else.
predella	ety	C19: from Italian: stool, step, probably from Old High German bret board
predelle	infl
	head	predella
	syl	pre+del+le
	pron	<-lE>, Italian <-le>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
predella	1.
	syl	pre+del+la
	pron	<pri1del*>, Italian <prA1della>, Italian <-le>
	pos	n.
	def	a small painting or group of paintings as appended to a larger painting, etc.
predella	2.
	syl	pre+del+la
	pron	<pri1del*>, Italian <prA1della>, Italian <-le>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform in a church upon which the altar stands.
predestinarian	1.
	syl	pre+des+ti+nar+i:an
	pron	<2prEdesti1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a person who believes in divine predestination.
predestinarian	2.
	syl	pre+des+ti+nar+i:an
	pron	<2prEdesti1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	of or relating to predestination or characterizing those who believe in it.
predestinarianism	sub
	head	predestinarian
	syl	pre+des+ti+1nar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
predestinate	1.
	syl	pre+des+ti+nate
	pron	<prE1desti2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {predestine}.
predestinate	2.
	syl	pre+des+ti+nate
	pron	<prE1destinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	predestined or foreordained.
predestinate	3.
	syl	pre+des+ti+nate
	pron	<prE1destinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	subject to predestination; decided by God from all eternity.
predestination	1.a.
	syl	pre+des+ti+na+tion
	pron	<prE2desti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of God foreordaining every event from eternity.
predestination	1.b.
	syl	pre+des+ti+na+tion
	pron	<prE2desti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine or belief, esp. associated with Calvin, that the final salvation of some of mankind is foreordained from eternity by God.
predestination	2.
	syl	pre+des+ti+na+tion
	pron	<prE2desti1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of predestining or the state of being predestined.
predestine	ety	C14: from Latin praedestin*_are to resolve beforehand, from destin*_are to determine, #7destine 
predestinate	alt
	head	predestine
	or	predestine
	syl	pre+des+ti+nate
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
predestine	1.
	or	predestinate
	syl	pre+des+tine
	pron	<prE1destin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to foreordain; determine beforehand.
predestine	2.
	or	predestinate
	syl	pre+des+tine
	pron	<prE1destin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Theol. of God
	def	to decree from eternity (any event, esp. the final salvation of individuals).
predestinable	sub
	head	predestine
	syl	pre+1des+ti+na:ble
	pos	adj.
predeterminate	0.
	syl	pre+de+ter+mi+nate
	pron	<2prEdi1tR:minit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined beforehand; predetermined.
predeterminately	sub
	head	predeterminate
	syl	pre+de+1ter+mi+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
predetermine	1.
	syl	pre+de+ter+mine
	pron	<2prEdi1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine beforehand.
predetermine	2.
	syl	pre+de+ter+mine
	pron	<2prEdi1tR:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence or incline towards an opinion beforehand; bias.
predetermination	sub
	head	predetermine
	syl	pre+de+2ter+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
predeterminative	sub
	head	predetermine
	syl	pre+de+1ter+mi+na+tive
	pos	adj.
predeterminer	sub
	head	predetermine
	syl	pre+de+1ter+min+er
	pos	n.
predial	0.
	syl	pre+di:al
	pron	<1prEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {praedial}.
predicable	ety	C16: from Latin praedic*_abilis, from praedic*_are to assert publicly; see #7predicate, preach 
predicable	1.
	syl	pred:i+ca:ble
	pron	<1predik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being predicated or asserted.
predicable	2.
	syl	pred:i+ca:ble
	pron	<1predik*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quality, attribute, etc., that can be predicated.
predicable	3.
	syl	pred:i+ca:ble
	pron	<1predik*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	any of the five general forms of attribution, namely genus, species, differentia, property, and accident.
predicability	sub
	head	predicable
	or	predicableness
	syl	pred:i+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
predicableness	sub
	head	predicable
	or	predicability
	syl	pred:i+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
predicament	ety	C14: from Late Latin praedic*_a?!mentum what is predicated, from praedic*_are to announce, assert; see #7predicate 
predicament	1.
	syl	pre+dic:a+ment
	pron	<pri1dik*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a perplexing, embarrass?!ing, or difficult situation.
predicament	2.
	syl	pre+dic:a+ment
	pron	<1predik*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a logical class or category.
predicament	3.
	syl	pre+dic:a+ment
	pron	<pri1dik*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a specific condition, circumstance, state, position, etc.
predicant	ety	C17: from Latin praedic*_ans preaching, from praedic*_are to say publicly; see #7predicate 
predicant	1.
	syl	pred:i+cant
	pron	<1predik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to preaching.
predicant	2.
	syl	pred:i+cant
	pron	<1predik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a religious order founded for preaching, esp. a Dominican.
predicant	3.
	syl	pred:i+cant
	pron	<2predi1k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {predikant}.
predicate	ety	C16: from Latin praedic*_are to assert publicly, from prae in front, in public+ d*_icere to say
predicate	1.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr. when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to proclaim, declare, or affirm.
predicate	2.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to imply or connote.
predicate	3.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to base or found (a proposition, argument, etc.).
predicate	4.a.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to assert or affirm (a property, characteristic, or condition) of the subject of a proposition.
predicate	4.b.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (a term, expression, etc.) the predicate of a proposition.
predicate	5.a.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the part of a sentence in which something is asserted or denied of the subject of a sentence.
predicate	5.b.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a predicate adjective.
predicate	6.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predikit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a term, property, characteristic, or condition that is affirmed or denied concerning the subject of a proposition.
predicate	7.
	syl	pred:i+cate
	pron	<1predikit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	of or relating to something that has been predicated.
predication	sub
	head	predicate
	syl	pred:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
predicate calculus	0.
	syl	pred:i+cate cal+cu+lus
	pos	n.
	def	the system of symbolic logic con?!cerned not only with relations between propositions as wholes but also with the representation by symbols of individuals and predicates in propositions and with quantification over individuals. Also called: {functional calculus}. See also {propositional calculus}.
predicative	0.
	syl	pre+dic:a+tive
	pron	<pri1dik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	relating to or occurring within the predicate of a sentence.
	exam	1	a predicative adjective.
predicatively	sub
	head	predicative
	syl	pre+1dic:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
predicatory	ety	C17: from Late Latin praedic*_at*_orius, from praedic*_are to proclaim
predicatory	0.
	syl	pred:i+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1predi2kAt*ri>, <2predi1kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of preaching or a preacher.
predict	ety	C17: from Latin praed*_icere to mention beforehand, from prae before+ d*_icere to say
predict	0.
	syl	pre+dict
	pron	<pri1dikt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state or make a declaration about in advance, esp. on a reasoned basis; foretell.
predictable	sub
	head	predict
	syl	pre+1dict+a:ble
	pos	adj.
predictability	sub
	head	predict
	or	predictableness
	syl	pre+2dict+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
predictableness	sub
	head	predict
	or	predictability
	syl	pre+1dict+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
predictably	sub
	head	predict
	syl	pre+1dict+a:bly
	pos	adv.
prediction	1.
	syl	pre+dic+tion
	pron	<pri1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of predicting.
prediction	2.
	syl	pre+dic+tion
	pron	<pri1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	some?!thing predicted; a forecast, prophecy, etc.
predictive	sub
	head	prediction
	syl	pre+1dic+tive
	pos	adj.
predictively	sub
	head	prediction
	syl	pre+1dic+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
predictor	1.
	syl	pre+dic+tor
	pron	<pri1dikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that predicts.
predictor	2.
	syl	pre+dic+tor
	pron	<pri1dikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, used in conjunction with an anti-aircraft gun, that determines the speed, distance, height, and direction of hostile aircraft.
predigest	0.
	syl	pre+di+gest
	pron	<2prEdI1Jest>, <-di->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (food) artificially to aid subsequent digestion in the body.
predigestion	sub
	head	predigest
	syl	pre+di+1ges+tion
	pos	n.
predikant	ety	from Dutch, from Old French predicant, from Late Latin praedicans preaching, from praedic*_are to #7preach 
predicant	alt
	head	predikant
	or	predikant
	syl	pred:i+cant
	pron	<2predi1k@nt>
	pos	n.
predikant	0.
	or	predicant
	syl	pred:i+kant
	pron	<2predi1k@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a minister in the Dutch Reformed Church, esp. in South Africa.
predilection	ety	C18: from French pr*'edilection, from Medieval Latin praed*_iligere to prefer, from Latin prae before+ d*_iligere to love
predilection	0.
	syl	pre+di+lec+tion
	pron	<2prEdi1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a predisposition, preference, or bias.
predispose	1.
	syl	pre+dis+pose
	pron	<2prEdi1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to or towards
	def	to incline or make (someone) susceptible to some?!thing beforehand.
predispose	2.
	syl	pre+dis+pose
	pron	<2prEdi1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	to dispose of (property, etc.) beforehand; bequeath.
predisposal	sub
	head	predispose
	syl	pre+dis+1pos+al
	pos	n.
predisposition	1.
	syl	pre+dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2prEdisp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being predisposed.
predisposition	2.
	syl	pre+dis+po+si+tion
	pron	<2prEdisp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	susceptibility to a specific disease. Compare {diathesis}.
prednisone	ety	C20: perhaps from #7pre (#7gnant) +#7d (#7ie) #7n (#7e) +(#7cort) #7isone 
prednisone	0.
	syl	pred+ni+sone
	pron	<1predni2s*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a steroid drug derived from cortisone and having the same uses.
predominant	1.
	syl	pre+dom:i+nant
	pron	<pri1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having superiority in power, influence, etc., over others.
predominant	2.
	syl	pre+dom:i+nant
	pron	<pri1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	prevailing; prominent.
predominance	sub
	head	predominant
	or	predominancy
	syl	pre+1dom:i+nance
	pos	n.
predominancy	sub
	head	predominant
	or	predominance
	syl	pre+1dom:i+nan+cy
	pos	n.
predominantly	sub
	head	predominant
	syl	pre+1dom:i+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
predominate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin praedomin*_ar*_i, from Latin prae before+ domin*_ar*_i to bear rule, domineer
predominate	1.
	syl	pre+dom:i+nate
	pron	<pri1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to have power, influence, or control.
predominate	2.
	syl	pre+dom:i+nate
	pron	<pri1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prevail or preponderate.
predominate	3.
	syl	pre+dom:i+nate
	pron	<pri1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to dominate or have control over. {~} (pr$I#!d$Am$In$It).
predominate	4.
	syl	pre+dom:i+nate
	pron	<pri1domi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {predominant}.
predominately	sub
	head	predominate
	syl	pre+1dom:i+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
predominator	sub
	head	predominate
	syl	pre+1dom:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
predomination	sub
	head	predominate
	syl	pre+2dom:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
pre-eclampsia	0.
	syl	pre-ec:lamp+si:a
	pron	<2prEi1kl@mpsi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a toxic condition of pregnancy characterized by high blood pressure, protein in the urine, abnormal weight gain, and oedema. Compare {eclampsia}.
preemie	ety	C20: altered from #7premature 
premie	alt
	head	preemie
	or	preemie
	syl	pre+mie
	pron	<1prEmi>
	pos	n.
preemie	0.
	or	premie
	syl	pree+mie
	pron	<1prEmi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a prema?!ture infant.
pre-eminent	0.
	syl	pre-em:i:nent
	pron	<pri1emin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely eminent or distinguished; outstanding.
pre-eminence	sub
	head	pre-eminent
	syl	pre-1em:i:nence
	pos	n.
pre-eminently	sub
	head	pre-eminent
	syl	pre-1em:i:nent+ly
	pos	adv.
pre-empt	1.
	syl	pre-empt
	pron	<pri1empt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire in advance of or to the exclusion of others; appropriate.
pre-empt	2.
	syl	pre-empt
	pron	<pri1empt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to occupy (public land) in order to acquire a prior right to purchase.
pre-empt	3.
	syl	pre-empt
	pron	<pri1empt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to make a high opening bid, often on a weak hand, to shut out opposition bidding.
pre-emptor	sub
	head	pre-empt
	syl	pre-1emp:tor
	pos	n.
pre-emptory	sub
	head	pre-empt
	syl	pre-1emp:to:ry
	pos	adj.
pre-emption	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin praeempti*_o, from praeemere to buy beforehand, from emere to buy
pre-emption	1.
	syl	pre-emp:tion
	pron	<pri1empS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the purchase of or right to purchase property in advance of or in preference to others.
pre-emption	2.
	syl	pre-emp:tion
	pron	<pri1empS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right of a government to intercept and seize for its own purposes goods or property of the subjects of another state while in transit, esp. in time of war.
pre-emptive	1.
	syl	pre-emp:tive
	pron	<pri1emptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or capable of pre-emption.
pre-emptive	2.
	syl	pre-emp:tive
	pron	<pri1emptiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Bridge. of a high bid
	def	made to shut out opposition bidding.
pre-emptive	3.
	syl	pre-emp:tive
	pron	<pri1emptiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	designed to reduce an enemy's attacking strength before it can use it.
	exam	1	a pre-emptive strike.
preen	ety	C14 preinen, probably from prunen to #7{prune %3}#7, influenced by prenen to prick, pin (see #7preen %2); suggestive of the pricking movement of the bird's beak
preen	H1.1.
	syl	preen
	pron	<prEn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of birds
	def	to maintain (feathers) in a healthy condition by arrangement, cleaning, and other contact with the bill.
preen	H1.2.
	syl	preen
	pron	<prEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress or array (oneself) carefully; primp.
preen	H1.3.
	syl	preen
	pron	<prEn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to pride or congratulate (oneself).
preener	sub
	head	preen
	syl	preen+er
	pos	n.
preen	ety	Old English pr*_eon a pin; related to Middle High German pfrieme awl, Dutch priem bodkin
preen	H2.0.
	syl	preen
	pron	<prEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a pin, esp. a decorative one.
pre-exilic	alt
	head	pre-exilian
	or	pre-exilian
	syl	pre-ex:il:ic
	pos	adj.
pre-exilian	0.
	or	pre-exilic
	syl	pre-ex:il:i:an
	pron	<2prEig1zili*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Old Testa?!ment.
	def	prior to the Babylonian exile of the Jews (587-539 #7b.c.) #7.
pref	1.
	syl	pref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preface.
pref	2.
	syl	pref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	prefatory.
pref	3.
	syl	pref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preference.
pref	4.
	syl	pref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preferred.
pref	5.
	syl	pref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	prefix.
prefab	0.a.
	syl	pre+fab
	pron	<1prE2f@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a building that is prefabricated, esp. a small house.
prefab	0.b.
	syl	pre+fab
	pron	<1prE2f@b>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a prefab house.
prefabricate	0.
	syl	pre+fab+ri+cate
	pron	<prE1f@bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manufacture sections of (a building), esp. in a factory, so that they can be easily transported to and rapidly assembled on a building site.
prefabrication	sub
	head	prefabricate
	syl	pre+2fab+ri+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
prefabricator	sub
	head	prefabricate
	syl	pre+1fab+ri+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
preface	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin praef*_atia, from Latin praef*_ati*_o a saying beforehand, from praef*_ar*_i to utter in advance, from prae before+ f*_ar*_i to say
preface	1.
	syl	pref+ace
	pron	<1prefis>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement written as an introduction to a literary or other work, typically explaining its scope, intention, method, etc.; foreword.
preface	2.
	syl	pref+ace
	pron	<1prefis>
	pos	n.
	def	anything introductory.
preface	3.
	syl	pref+ace
	pron	<1prefis>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a prayer of thanksgiving and exhortation serving as an introduction to the canon of the Mass.
preface	4.
	syl	pref+ace
	pron	<1prefis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a preface.
preface	5.
	syl	pref+ace
	pron	<1prefis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as a preface to.
prefacer	sub
	head	preface
	syl	pref+ac+er
	pos	n.
prefatory	ety	C17: from Latin praef*_ar*_i to say in advance; see #7preface 
prefatorial	alt
	head	prefatory
	or	prefatory
	syl	pref:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2pref*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
prefatory	0.
	or	prefatorial
	syl	pref:a+to:ry
	pron	<1pref*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or serving as a preface; introductory.
prefatorily	sub
	head	prefatory
	or	prefatorially
	syl	pref:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
prefatorially	sub
	head	prefatory
	or	prefatorily
	syl	pref:a+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
prefect	ety	C14: from Latin praefectus one put in charge, from praeficere to place in authority over, from prae before+ facere to do, make
prefect	1.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France, Italy, etc.
	def	the chief admin?!istrative officer in a department.
prefect	2.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France, etc.
	def	the head of a police force.
prefect	3.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a schoolchild appointed to a position of limited power over his fellows.
prefect	4.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	any of several magistrates or military commanders.
prefect	5.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prefect apostolic}. an official having jurisdiction over a missionary district that has no ordinary.
prefect	6.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	one of two senior masters in a Jesuit school or college (the {prefect of studies} and the {prefect of discipline} or {first prefect}) .
prefect	7.
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a cardinal in charge of a congregation of the Curia.
prefect	xref
	syl	pre+fect
	pron	<1prEfekt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 4-7): {praefect}.
prefectorial	sub
	head	prefect
	syl	pre+fec+to+ri:al
	pron	<2prEfek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
prefecture	1.
	syl	pre+fec+ture
	pron	<1prEfek2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, position, or area of authority of a prefect.
prefecture	2.
	syl	pre+fec+ture
	pron	<1prEfek2tju*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official residence of a prefect in France, Italy, etc.
prefectural	sub
	head	prefecture
	syl	pre+1fec+tur+al
	pos	adj.
prefer	ety	C14: from Latin praeferre to carry in front, prefer, from prae in front+ ferre to bear
prefers	infl
	head	prefer
	syl	pre+fers
	pos	vb.
preferring	infl
	head	prefer
	syl	pre+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
preferred	infl
	head	prefer
	syl	pre+ferred.
	pos	vb.
prefer	1.
	syl	pre+fer
	pron	<pri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to like better or value more highly.
	exam	1	I prefer to stand.
prefer	2.
	syl	pre+fer
	pron	<pri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to give preference, esp. to one creditor over others.
prefer	3.
	syl	pre+fer
	pron	<pri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of the police
	def	to put (charges) before a court, judge, magistrate, etc., for consideration and judgment.
prefer	4.
	syl	pre+fer
	pron	<pri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to advance in rank over another or others; promote.
preferrer	sub
	head	prefer
	syl	pre+1fer+rer
	pos	n.
preferable	0.
	syl	pref+er+a:ble
	pron	<1pref*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	preferred or more desirable.
preferability	sub
	head	preferable
	or	preferableness
	syl	pref+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
preferableness	sub
	head	preferable
	or	preferability
	syl	pref+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
preferably	sub
	head	preferable
	syl	pref+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
preference	1.
	syl	pref+er+ence
	pron	<1pref*r*ns>, <1prefr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preferring.
preference	2.
	syl	pref+er+ence
	pron	<1pref*r*ns>, <1prefr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something or someone preferred.
preference	3.a.
	syl	pref+er+ence
	pron	<1pref*r*ns>, <1prefr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the settling of the claims of one or more creditors before or to the exclusion of those of the others.
preference	3.b.
	syl	pref+er+ence
	pron	<1pref*r*ns>, <1prefr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a prior right to payment, as of a dividend or share in the assets of a company in the event of liquidation.
preference	4.
	syl	pref+er+ence
	pron	<1pref*r*ns>, <1prefr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	International trade.
	def	the granting of favour or precedence to particular foreign countries, as by levying differential tariffs.
preference shares	0.
	syl	pref+er+ence shares
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	shares representing part of the capital issued by a company and entitling their holders to priority with respect to both net profit and net assets. Preference shares usually carry a definite rate of dividend that is generally lower than that declared on ordinary shares. U.S. name: {preferred stock}. Compare {ordinary shares}.
preferential	1.
	syl	pref+er+en+tial
	pron	<2pref*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or resulting from preference.
preferential	2.
	syl	pref+er+en+tial
	pron	<2pref*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving, receiving, or originating from preference in international trade.
preferentiality	sub
	head	preferential
	syl	pref+er+en+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<2pref*2renSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
preferentially	sub
	head	preferential
	syl	pref+er+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
preferential voting	0.
	syl	pref+er+en+tial vot+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system of voting in which the electors signify their choices, as of candidates, in order of preference.
preferment	1.
	syl	pre+fer+ment
	pron	<pri1fR:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of promoting or ad?!vancing to a higher position, office, etc.
preferment	2.
	syl	pre+fer+ment
	pron	<pri1fR:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being preferred for promotion or social advancement.
preferment	3.
	syl	pre+fer+ment
	pron	<pri1fR:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preferring.
preferred stock	0.
	syl	pre+ferred stock
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {preference shares}.
prefiguration	1.
	syl	pre+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prEfig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prefiguring.
prefiguration	2.
	syl	pre+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prEfig*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that prefigures, such as a prototype.
prefigurative	sub
	head	prefiguration
	syl	pre+1fig:u+ra+tive
	pos	adj.
prefiguratively	sub
	head	prefiguration
	syl	pre+1fig:u+ra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
prefigurativeness	sub
	head	prefiguration
	syl	pre+1fig:u+ra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
prefigure	1.
	syl	pre+fig+ure
	pron	<prE1fig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent or suggest in advance.
prefigure	2.
	syl	pre+fig+ure
	pron	<prE1fig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imagine or consider beforehand.
prefigurement	sub
	head	prefigure
	syl	pre+1fig+ure+ment
	pos	n.
prefix	1.
	syl	pre+fix
	pron	<1prEfiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an affix that precedes the stem to which it is attached, as for example in Compare {{suffix} (sense 1)}.
prefix	2.
	syl	pre+fix
	pron	<1prEfiks>
	pos	n.
	def	something coming or placed before.
prefix	3.
	syl	pre+fix
	pron	<prE1fiks>, <1prEfiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or place before.
prefix	4.
	syl	pre+fix
	pron	<prE1fiks>, <1prEfiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to add (a morpheme) as a prefix to the beginning of a word.
prefixal	sub
	head	prefix
	syl	pre+fix+al
	pron	<1prEfiks*l>, <prE1fik->
	pos	adj.
prefixally	sub
	head	prefix
	syl	pre+fix+al+ly
	pos	adv.
preformation	1.
	syl	pre+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2prEfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of forming in advance; previous formation.
preformation	2.
	syl	pre+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2prEfc:1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the theory, now discredited, that an individual develops by simple enlargement of a fully differentiated egg cell. Compare {{epigenesis} (sense 1)}.
prefrontal	0.
	syl	pre+fron+tal
	pron	<prE1fr^ntL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, involving, or relating to the foremost part of the frontal lobe of the brain.
preggers	0.
	syl	preg+gers
	pron	<1preg*z>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an informal word for {{pregnant} (sense 1)}.
preglacial	0.
	syl	pre+gla+ci:al
	pron	<prE1glAsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or occurring before a glacial period, esp. before the Pleistocene epoch.
pregnable	ety	C15 prenable, from Old French prendre to take, from Latin prehendere to lay hold of, catch
pregnable	0.
	syl	preg+na:ble
	pron	<1pregn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being assailed or captured.
pregnability	sub
	head	pregnable
	syl	preg+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
pregnancies	infl
	head	pregnancy
	syl	preg+nan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pregnancy	1.
	syl	preg+nan+cy
	pron	<1pregn*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being pregnant.
pregnancy	2.
	syl	preg+nan+cy
	pron	<1pregn*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the period from conception to childbirth.
pregnant	ety	C16: from Latin praegn*_ans with child, from prae before+ (g) nasc*_i to be born
pregnant	1.
	syl	preg+nant
	pron	<1pregn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying a fetus or fetuses within the womb.
pregnant	2.
	syl	preg+nant
	pron	<1pregn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of meaning or significance.
pregnant	3.
	syl	preg+nant
	pron	<1pregn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inventive or imaginative.
pregnant	4.
	syl	preg+nant
	pron	<1pregn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	prolific or fruitful.
pregnantly	sub
	head	pregnant
	syl	preg+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
prehensile	ety	C18: from French pr*'ehensile, from Latin prehendere to grasp &- pre+hen+sil+i@.ty (@!pri$:h$en#!s$Il$It$I) n.
prehensile	0.
	syl	pre+hen+sile
	pron	<pri1hensIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	adapted for grasping, esp. by wrapping around a support.
	exam	1	a prehensile tail.
prehension	1.
	syl	pre+hen+sion
	pron	<pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of grasping.
prehension	2.
	syl	pre+hen+sion
	pron	<pri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	apprehension by the senses or the mind.
prehistorical	alt
	head	prehistoric
	or	prehistoric
	syl	pre+his+tor:i+cal
	pos	adj.
prehistoric	0.
	or	prehistorical
	syl	pre+his+tor+ic
	pron	<2prEhi1storik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to man's development before the appearance of the written word.
prehistorically	sub
	head	prehistoric
	syl	pre+his+1tor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
prehistories	infl
	head	prehistory
	syl	pre+his+to+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prehistory	1.
	syl	pre+his+to+ry
	pron	<prE1hist*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the prehistoric period.
prehistory	2.
	syl	pre+his+to+ry
	pron	<prE1hist*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of this period, relying entirely on archaeological evidence.
prehistorian	sub
	head	prehistory
	syl	pre+his+to+ri:an
	pron	<2prEhi1stc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
prehominid	0.
	syl	pre+hom:i+nid
	pron	<prE1hominid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct manlike primates. See {australopithecine}.
pre-ignition	0.
	syl	pre-ig:ni:tion
	pron	<2prEig1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	ignition of all or part of the explosive charge in an internal-combustion engine before the exact instant necessary for correct operation.
prejudge	0.
	syl	pre+judge
	pron	<prE1J^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to judge beforehand, esp. without sufficient evidence.
prejudgment	sub
	head	prejudge
	or	prejudgement
	syl	pre+1judg+ment
	pos	n.
prejudgement	sub
	head	prejudge
	or	prejudgment
	syl	pre+1judge+ment
	pos	n.
prejudger	sub
	head	prejudge
	syl	pre+1judg+er
	pos	n.
prejudice	ety	C13: from Old French pr*'ejudice, from Latin praej*_udicium a preceding judgment, disadvantage, from prae before+ j*_udicium trial, sentence, from j*_udex a judge
prejudice	1.
	syl	prej:u+dice
	pron	<1preJudis>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion formed beforehand, esp. an unfavourable one based on inadequate facts.
prejudice	2.
	syl	prej:u+dice
	pron	<1preJudis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of holding such opinions.
prejudice	3.
	syl	prej:u+dice
	pron	<1preJudis>
	pos	n.
	def	intolerance of or dislike for people of a specific race, religion, etc.
prejudice	4.
	syl	prej:u+dice
	pron	<1preJudis>
	pos	n.
	def	disadvantage or injury resulting from prejudice.
prejudin	5.
	head	prejudice
	or	to the prejudice of
	syl	prej:u+din
	def	to the detriment of.
without prejudice	6.
	head	prejudice
	syl	without prejudice.
	qual	Law.
	def	without dismissing or detracting from an existing right or claim.
prejudice	7.
	syl	prej:u+dice
	pron	<1preJudis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be prejudiced.
prejudice	8.
	syl	prej:u+dice
	pron	<1preJudis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disadvantage or injure by prejudice.
prejudicial	0.
	syl	prej:u+di+cial
	pron	<2preJu1diS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing prejudice; detrimental or damaging.
prejudicially	sub
	head	prejudicial
	syl	prej:u+1di+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
prelacies	infl
	head	prelacy
	syl	prel:a+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prelacy	1.
	syl	prel:a+cy
	pron	<1prel*si>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prel@.a+ture} (#!pr$el$It#s$$).
prelacy	1.a.
	syl	prel:a+cy
	pron	<1prel*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or status of a prelate.
prelacy	1.b.
	syl	prel:a+cy
	pron	<1prel*si>
	pos	n.
	def	prelates collectively.
prelacy	2.
	syl	prel:a+cy
	pron	<1prel*si>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prel@.a+tism} (#!pr$el$$@!t$Iz$$m). government of the Church by prelates.
prelate	ety	C13: from Old French pr*'elat, from Church Latin prael*_atus, from Latin praeferre to hold in special esteem, #7prefer 
prelate	0.
	syl	prel+ate
	pron	<1prelit>
	pos	n.
	def	a Church dignitary of high rank, such as a cardinal, bishop, or abbot.
prelatic	sub
	head	prelate
	or	prelatical
	syl	pre+lat+ic
	pron	<pri1l@tik>
	pos	adj.
prelatical	sub
	head	prelate
	or	prelatic
	syl	pre+1lat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
prelatism	0.
	syl	prel:a+tism
	pron	<1prel*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	government of the Church by prelates; episcopacy.
prelatist	sub
	head	prelatism
	syl	prel:a+tist
	pos	n.
prelect	ety	C17: from Late Latin praelegere to instruct by reading, lecture, from prae in front of, in public+ legere to read, choose
prelect	0.
	syl	pre+lect
	pron	<pri1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to lecture or discourse in public.
prelection	sub
	head	prelect
	syl	pre+1lec+tion
	pos	n.
prelector	sub
	head	prelect
	syl	pre+1lec+tor
	pos	n.
prelexical	0.
	syl	pre+lex:i+cal
	pron	<prE1leksikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	denoting or applicable at a stage in the formation of a sentence at which words and phrases have not yet replaced all of the underlying grammatical and semantic material of that sentence in the speaker's mind.
prelibation	ety	C16: from Late Latin prael*_ib*_ati*_o a tasting beforehand, offering of the first fruits, from Latin prae before+ l*_ib*_are to taste
prelibation	0.
	syl	pre+li+ba+tion
	pron	<2prElI1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an advance taste or sample; foretaste.
prelim	0.
	syl	prelim.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	preliminary.
preliminaries	0.
	syl	pre+lim:i+nar:ies
	pron	<pri1limi2n*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the full word for {prelims}.
preliminary	ety	C17: from New Latin prael*_imin*_aris, from Latin prae before+ l*_imen threshold
preliminary	1.
	syl	pre+lim:i+nar:y
	pron	<pri1limin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	occurring before or in preparation; introductory.
preliminaries	infl
	head	preliminary
	syl	pre+lim:i+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
preliminary	2.
	syl	pre+lim:i+nar:y
	pron	<pri1limin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary event or occurrence.
preliminary	3.
	syl	pre+lim:i+nar:y
	pron	<pri1limin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an eliminating contest held before the main competition.
preliminarily	sub
	head	preliminary
	syl	pre+1lim:i+nar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
prelims	1.
	syl	pre+lims
	pron	<1prElimz>, <pr*1limz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {front matter}. the pages of a book, such as the title page and contents, before the main text.
prelims	2.
	syl	pre+lims
	pron	<1prElimz>, <pr*1limz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the first public examinations taken for the bachelor's degree in some universities.
preliterate	0.
	syl	pre+lit+er+ate
	pron	<prE1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a society that has not developed a written language.
preliteracy	sub
	head	preliterate
	syl	pre+lit+er:a+cy
	pron	<prE1lit*r*?!si>
	pos	n.
prelude	ety	C16: (n.) from Medieval Latin prael*_udium, from prae before+ -l*_udium entertainment, from Latin l*_udus play; (vb.) from Late Latin prael*_udere to play beforehand, rehearse, from l*_udere to play
prelude	1.a.
	syl	prel+ude
	pron	<1prelju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music that precedes a fugue, or forms the first movement of a suite, or an introduction to an act in an opera, etc.
prelude	1.b.
	syl	prel+ude
	pron	<1prelju:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. for piano
	def	a self-contained piece of music.
prelude	2.
	syl	prel+ude
	pron	<1prelju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	something serving as an introduction or preceding event, occurrence, etc.
prelude	3.
	syl	prel+ude
	pron	<1prelju:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to serve as a prelude to (something).
prelude	4.
	syl	prel+ude
	pron	<1prelju:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce by a prelude.
preluder	sub
	head	prelude
	syl	pre+lud+er
	pron	<pri1lju:d*>, <1preljud*>
	pos	n.
preludial	sub
	head	prelude
	syl	pre+1lu+di:al
	pos	adj.
prelusion	sub
	head	prelude
	syl	pre+lu+sion
	pron	<pri1lju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
prelusive	sub
	head	prelude
	or	prelusory
	syl	pre+lu+sive
	pron	<pri1lju:siv>
	pos	adj.
prelusory	sub
	head	prelude
	or	prelusive
	syl	pre+lu+so:ry
	pron	<pri1lju:s*ri>
	pos	adj.
prelusively	sub
	head	prelude
	or	prelusorily
	syl	pre+1lu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
prelusorily	sub
	head	prelude
	or	prelusively
	syl	pre+1lu+so+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
prem	0.
	syl	prem.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	premium.
premarital	0.
	syl	pre+mar:i+tal
	pron	<prE1m@ritL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of sexual relations
	def	occurring before marriage. Compare {extramarital}.
premature	ety	C16: from Latin prae?!m*_at*_urus, very early from prae in advance+ m*_at*_ur?!us ripe
premature	1.
	syl	prem:a+ture
	pron	<2prem*1tju*>, <1prem*2tju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or existing before the normal or expected time.
premature	2.
	syl	prem:a+ture
	pron	<2prem*1tju*>, <1prem*2tju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	impulsive or hasty.
	exam	1	a premature judgment.
premature	3.
	syl	prem:a+ture
	pron	<2prem*1tju*>, <1prem*2tju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an infant
	def	born before the end of the full period of gestation.
prematurely	sub
	head	premature
	syl	prem:a+1ture+ly
	pos	adv.
prematureness	sub
	head	premature
	or	prematurity
	syl	prem:a+1ture+ness
	pos	n.
prematurity	sub
	head	premature
	or	prematureness
	syl	prem:a+1tur+i:ty
	pos	n.
premaxillae	infl
	head	premaxilla
	syl	pre+max+il+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
premaxilla	0.
	syl	pre+max+il+la
	pron	<2prEm@k1sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two bones situated in the upper jaw between the maxillary bones.
premaxillary	sub
	head	premaxilla
	syl	pre+max+1il+lar:y
	pos	adj.
premed	1.
	syl	pre+med
	pron	<prE1med>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {premedical}.
premed	2.
	syl	pre+med
	pron	<prE1med>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	short for {premedication}.
premed	3.
	syl	pre+med
	pron	<prE1med>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	a premedical student.
premedical	1.
	syl	pre+med:i+cal
	pron	<prE1medikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a course of study prerequisite for entering medical school.
premedical	2.
	syl	pre+med:i+cal
	pron	<prE1medikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a person engaged in such a course of study.
	exam	1	a premedical student.
premedically	sub
	head	premedical
	syl	pre+1med:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
premedication	0.
	syl	pre+med:i+ca+tion
	pron	<2prEmedi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	any drugs administered to sedate and otherwise prepare a patient for general anaesthesia.
premeditate	0.
	syl	pre+med:i+tate
	pron	<pri1medi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plan or consider (some?!thing, such as a violent crime) beforehand. &- {pre+#!med@.i+@!tat+ed+ly}
premeditative	sub
	head	premeditate
	syl	pre+1med:i+2ta+tive
	pos	adj.
premeditator	sub
	head	premeditate
	syl	pre+1med:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
premeditation	1.
	syl	pre+med:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2medi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	prior resolve to do some act or to commit a crime.
premeditation	2.
	syl	pre+med:i+ta+tion
	pron	<pri2medi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of premeditating.
premie	0.
	syl	pre+mie
	pron	<1prEmi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {preemie. |&570|}
premier	ety	C15: from Old French: first, from Latin pr*_im*_arius principal, from pr*_imus first
premier	1.
	syl	prem+ier
	pron	<1premj*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {prime minister}.
premier	2.
	syl	prem+ier
	pron	<1premj*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the heads of governments of the Canadian provinces and the Australian states.
premier	3.
	syl	prem+ier
	pron	<1premj*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the winners of a premiership.
premier	4.
	syl	prem+ier
	pron	<1premj*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	first in importance, rank, etc.
premier	5.
	syl	prem+ier
	pron	<1premj*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	first in occurrence; earliest.
premiere	ety	C19: from French, feminine of premier first
premiere	1.
	syl	prem:i+ere
	pron	<1premi2e*>, <1premi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the first public performance of a film, play, opera, etc.
premiere	2.
	syl	prem:i+ere
	pron	<1premi2e*>, <1premi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leading lady in a theatre company.
premiership	1.
	syl	prem+ier+ship
	pron	<1premj*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of premier.
premiership	2.
	syl	prem+ier+ship
	pron	<1premj*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a championship competition held among a number of sporting clubs.
premillenarianist	alt
	head	premillenarian
	or	premillenarian
	syl	pre+mil+le+nar:i+an+ist
	pos	n.
premillenarian	0.
	or	premillenarianist
	syl	pre+mil+le:nar+i:an
	pron	<2prEmili1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a believer in or upholder of the doctrines of pre?!millennialism.
premillenarianism	sub
	head	premillenarian
	syl	pre+mil+le:1nar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
premillennial	0.
	syl	pre+mil+len+ni:al
	pron	<2prEmi1leni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the period preceding the millennium.
premillennialism	0.
	syl	pre+mil+len+ni+al+ism
	pron	<2prEmi1leni*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine or belief that the millennium will be preceded by the Second Coming of Christ.
premillennialist	sub
	head	premillennialism
	syl	pre+mil+1len+ni+al+ist
	pos	n.
premise	ety	C14: from Old French pr*'emisse, from Medieval Latin praemissa sent on before, from Latin praemittere to despatch in advance, from prae before+ mittere to send
premise	0.
	syl	prem+ise
	pron	<pri1mIz>, <1premis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state or assume (a proposition) as a premiss in an argument, theory, etc.
premises	1.
	syl	prem+is:es
	pron	<1premisiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a piece of land together with its buildings, esp. considered as a place of business.
premises	2.a.
	syl	prem+is:es
	pron	<1premisiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in a deed, etc.
	def	the matters referred to previously; the aforesaid; the foregoing.
premises	2.b.
	syl	prem+is:es
	pron	<1premisiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the introductory part of a grant, conveyance, etc.
premises	3.
	syl	prem+is:es
	pron	<1premisiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	Law. in the U.S.
	def	the part of a bill in equity that states the names of the parties, details of the plaintiff's claims, etc.
premiss	ety	see #7premise 
premise	alt
	head	premiss
	or	premiss
	syl	prem+ise
	pron	<1premis>
	pos	n.
premiss	1.
	or	premise
	syl	prem+iss
	pron	<1premis>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement that is assumed or believed to be true and from which a conclusion can logically be drawn.
premiss	2.
	or	premise
	syl	prem+iss
	pron	<1premis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	either of the two propositions of a syllogism.
premium	ety	C17: from Latin praemium prize, booty, reward
premium	1.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount paid in addition to a standard rate, price, wage, etc.; bonus.
premium	2.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount paid or payable, usually in regular instalments, for an insurance policy.
premium	3.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount above nominal or par value at which something sells.
premium	4.a.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an offer of something free or at a specially reduced price as an inducement to buy a commodity or service.
premium	4.b.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a premium offer.
premium	5.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a prize given to the winner of a competition; award.
premium	6.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an amount sometimes charged for a loan of money in addition to the interest.
premium	7.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	great value or regard.
	exam	1	to put a premium on someone's services.
premium	8.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee, now rarely required, for instruction or apprenticeship in a profession or trade.
premium	9.a.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	in great demand or of high value, usually because of scarcity.
premium	9.b.
	syl	pre+mi:um
	pron	<1prEmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	above par.
Premium Savings Bonds	0.
	syl	Pre+mi:um Sav+ings Bonds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Britain
	def	bonds issued by the Treasury since 1956 for purchase by the public. No interest is paid but there is a monthly draw for cash prizes of various sums. Also called: {premium bonds}.
premolar	1.
	syl	pre+mo+lar
	pron	<prE1m*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated before a molar tooth.
premolar	2.
	syl	pre+mo+lar
	pron	<prE1m*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of eight bicuspid teeth in the human adult, two situated on each side of both jaws between the first molar and the canine.
premonish	0.
	syl	pre+mon+ish
	pron	<pri1moniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to admonish beforehand; forewarn.
premonition	ety	C16: from Late Latin praemoniti*_o, from Latin praemon*_ere to admonish beforehand, from prae before+ mon*_ere to warn, advise
premonition	1.
	syl	prem:o+ni+tion
	pron	<2prem*1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an intuition of a future, usually unwelcome, occurrence; foreboding.
premonition	2.
	syl	prem:o+ni+tion
	pron	<2prem*1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an early warning of a future event; forewarning.
premonitory	sub
	head	premonition
	syl	pre+mon:i+to:ry
	pron	<pri1monit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
premorse	ety	C18: from Latin praemorsus bitten off in front, from praemord*_ere, from prae in front+ mord*_ere to bite
premorse	0.
	syl	pre+morse
	pron	<pri1mc:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	appearing as though the end had been bitten off.
	exam	1	a premorse leaf.
premunition	ety	C15 (in the sense: to protect beforehand): from Latin praem*_uniti*_o, from praem*_un*_ire, from prae before+ m*_un*_ire to fortify
premunition	0.
	syl	pre+mu+ni+tion
	pron	<2prEmju1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a state of immunity acquired as the result of a persistent latent infection.
prenatal	1.
	syl	pre+na+tal
	pron	<prE1nAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or present before birth; during pregnancy.
prenatal	2.
	syl	pre+na+tal
	pron	<prE1nAtL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a prenatal examination.
prenatal	xref
	syl	pre+na+tal
	pron	<prE1nAtL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {antenatal}.
prenatally	sub
	head	prenatal
	syl	pre+1na+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
prenomina	infl
	head	prenomen
	or	prenomens
	syl	pre+nom:i+na
	pron	<-1nomin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prenomens	infl
	head	prenomen
	or	prenomina
	syl	pre+no+mens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prenomen	0.
	syl	pre+no+men
	pron	<prE1n*umen>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a less common spelling of {praenomen}.
prenominal	1.
	syl	pre+nom:i+nal
	pron	<prE1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	placed before a noun, esp. (of an adjective or sense of an adjective) used only before a noun.
prenominal	2.
	syl	pre+nom:i+nal
	pron	<prE1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a praenomen.
prenotion	0.
	syl	pre+no+tion
	pron	<prE1n*uS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {preconception}.
prentice	0.
	syl	pren+tice
	pron	<1prentis>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {apprentice}.
preoccupancy	alt
	head	preoccupation
	or	preoccupation
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pan+cy
	pron	<prE1okjup*nsi>
	pos	n.
preoccupation	1.
	or	preoccupancy
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<prE2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being preoccupied, esp. mentally.
preoccupation	2.
	or	preoccupancy
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pa+tion
	pron	<prE2okju1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that holds the attention or preoccupies the mind.
preoccupied	1.
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pied
	pron	<prE1okju2pId>
	pos	adj.
	def	engrossed or absorbed in something, esp. one's own thoughts.
preoccupied	2.
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pied
	pron	<prE1okju2pId>
	pos	adj.
	def	already or previously occupied.
preoccupied	3.
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pied
	pron	<prE1okju2pId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of a taxonomic name
	def	already used to designate a genus, species, etc.
preoccupy	ety	C16: from Latin praeoccup*_are to capture in advance, from prae before+ occup*_are to seize, take possession of
preoccupies	infl
	head	preoccupy
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
preoccupying	infl
	head	preoccupy
	syl	pre+oc+cu+py+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
preoccupied	infl
	head	preoccupy
	syl	pre+oc+cu+pied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
preoccupy	1.
	syl	pre+oc+cu+py
	pron	<prE1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engross the thoughts or mind of.
preoccupy	2.
	syl	pre+oc+cu+py
	pron	<prE1okju2pI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy before or in advance of another.
preordain	0.
	syl	pre+or+dain
	pron	<2prEc:1dAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ordain, decree, or appoint beforehand.
preordination	sub
	head	preordain
	syl	pre+or+di+na+tion
	pron	<2prEc:di1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
prep	0.
	syl	prep
	pron	<prep>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {preparation} (sense 5) or (chiefly U.S.) {preparatory school}.
prep	1.
	syl	prep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preparation.
prep	2.
	syl	prep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preparatory.
prep	3.
	syl	prep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preposition.
preparation	1.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of preparing.
preparation	2.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being prepared; readiness.
preparation	3.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a measure done in order to prepare for something; provision.
	exam	1	to make preparations for something.
preparation	4.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is prepared, esp. a medicine.
preparation	5.a.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	homework.
preparation	5.b.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period reserved for this. Usually shortened to {prep}
preparation	6.a.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the anticipation of a dissonance so that the note producing it in one chord is first heard in the preceding chord as a consonance.
preparation	6.b.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a note so employed.
preparation	7.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the preliminary prayers at Mass or divine service.
preparation	8.
	syl	prep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2prep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Friday before the Jewish Sabbath or any of the major Jewish festivals.
preparative	1.
	syl	pre+par:a+tive
	pron	<pri1p@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to prepare; preparatory.
preparative	2.
	syl	pre+par:a+tive
	pron	<pri1p@r*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that prepares.
preparatively	sub
	head	preparative
	syl	pre+1par:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
preparatory	1.
	syl	pre+par:a+to:ry
	pron	<pri1p@r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to prepare.
preparatory	2.
	syl	pre+par:a+to:ry
	pron	<pri1p@r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	introductory or preliminary.
preparatory	3.
	syl	pre+par:a+to:ry
	pron	<pri1p@r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	occupied in preparation.
preparatory to	4.
	head	preparatory
	syl	preparatory to.
	def	as a preparation to; before.
	exam	1	a drink preparatory to eating.
preparatorily	sub
	head	preparatory
	syl	pre+1par:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
preparatory school	1.
	syl	pre+par:a+to:ry school
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a private school, usually single-sex and for children between the ages of 6 and 13, generally preparing pupils for public school.
preparatory school	2.
	syl	pre+par:a+to:ry school
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a private secondary school preparing pupils for college.
preparatory school	xref
	syl	pre+par:a+to:ry school
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {prep school}.
prepare	ety	C15: from Latin praepar*_are, from prae before+ par*_are to make ready
prepare	1.
	syl	pre+pare
	pron	<pri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make ready or suitable in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc..
	exam	1	to prepare a meal;
	exam	2	to prepare to go.
prepare	2.
	syl	pre+pare
	pron	<pri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put together using parts or ingredients; compose or construct.
prepare	3.
	syl	pre+pare
	pron	<pri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip or outfit, as for an expedition.
prepare	4.
	syl	pre+pare
	pron	<pri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to soften the impact of (a dissonant note) by the use of preparation.
be prepared	5.
	head	prepare
	syl	be prepared.
	usage	foll. by an infinitive
	def	willing and able (to do something).
	exam	1	I'm not prepared to reveal these figures.
preparer	sub
	head	prepare
	syl	pre+1par+er
	pos	n.
preparedness	0.
	syl	pre+par+ed+ness
	pron	<pri1pe*ridnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being prepared or ready, esp. militarily ready for war.
preparedly	sub
	head	preparedness
	syl	pre+1par+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
prepays	infl
	head	prepay
	syl	pre+pays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prepaying	infl
	head	prepay
	syl	pre+pay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prepaid	infl
	head	prepay
	syl	pre+paid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prepay	0.
	syl	pre+pay
	pron	<prE1pA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay for in advance.
prepayable	sub
	head	prepay
	syl	pre+1pay+a:ble
	pos	adj.
prepayment	sub
	head	prepay
	syl	pre+1pay+ment
	pos	n.
prepense	ety	C18: from Anglo-Norman purpens*'e, from Old French purpenser to consider in advance, from penser to think, from Latin p*_ens*_are to weigh, consider
prepense	0.
	syl	pre+pense
	pron	<pri1pens>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually in legal contexts
	def	arranged in advance; premeditated (esp. in the phrase {malice prepense}) .
preponderant	0.
	syl	pre+pon+der+ant
	pron	<pri1pond*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	greater in weight, force, influence, etc.
preponderance	sub
	head	preponderant
	or	preponderancy
	syl	pre+1pon+der+ance
	pos	n.
preponderancy	sub
	head	preponderant
	or	preponderance
	syl	pre+1pon+der+an+cy
	pos	n.
preponderantly	sub
	head	preponderant
	syl	pre+1pon+der+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
preponderate	ety	C17: from Late Latin praeponder*_are to be of greater weight, from pondus weight
preponderate	1.
	syl	pre+pon+der+ate
	pron	<pri1pond*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to be more powerful, important, numerous, etc., (than).
preponderate	2.
	syl	pre+pon+der+ate
	pron	<pri1pond*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be of greater weight than something else.
preponderate	3.
	syl	pre+pon+der+ate
	pron	<pri1pond*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be weighed down.
preponderatingly	sub
	head	preponderate
	syl	pre+1pon+der+2at+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
preponderately	sub
	head	preponderate
	syl	pre+1pon+der+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
preponderation	sub
	head	preponderate
	syl	pre+2pon+der:1a+tion
	pos	n.
preposition	ety	C14: from Latin praepositi*_o a putting before, from p*_onere to place
preposition	0.
	syl	prep:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prep*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or group of words used before a noun or pronoun to relate it grammatically or semantically to some other constituent of a sentence. Abbrev.: {prep}.
prepositional	sub
	head	preposition
	syl	prep:o+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
prepositionally	sub
	head	preposition
	syl	prep:o+1si+tion+al+ly
prepositive	1.
	syl	pre+pos:i+tive
	pron	<prE1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word or speech element
	def	placed before the word governed or modified.
prepositive	2.
	syl	pre+pos:i+tive
	pron	<prE1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a prepositive element.
prepositively	sub
	head	prepositive
	syl	pre+1pos:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
prepositor	ety	C16: from Latin praepositus placed before
prepostor	alt
	head	prepositor
	or	prepositor
	syl	pre+pos+tor
	pron	<prE1post*>
	pos	n.
prepositor	0.
	or	prepostor
	syl	pre+pos:i+tor
	pron	<prE1pozit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., rare.
	def	a prefect in any of certain public schools.
prepossess	1.
	syl	pre+pos+sess
	pron	<2prEp*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preoccupy or engross mentally.
prepossess	2.
	syl	pre+pos+sess
	pron	<2prEp*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence in advance for or against a person or thing; prejudice; bias.
prepossess	3.
	syl	pre+pos+sess
	pron	<2prEp*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a favourable impression on beforehand.
prepossessing	0.
	syl	pre+pos+sess+ing
	pron	<2prEp*1zesiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	creating a favourable impression; attractive.
prepossessingly	sub
	head	prepossessing
	syl	pre+pos+1sess+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
prepossessingness	sub
	head	prepossessing
	syl	pre+pos+1sess+ing+ness
	pos	n.
prepossession	1.
	syl	pre+pos+ses+sion
	pron	<2prEp*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being prepossessed.
prepossession	2.
	syl	pre+pos+ses+sion
	pron	<2prEp*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a prejudice or bias, esp. a favourable one.
preposterous	ety	C16: from Latin praeposterus reversed, from prae in front, before+ posterus following
preposterous	0.
	syl	pre+pos+ter+ous
	pron	<pri1post*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary to nature, reason, or sense; absurd; ridiculous.
preposterously	sub
	head	preposterous
	syl	pre+1pos+ter+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
preposterousness	sub
	head	preposterous
	syl	pre+1pos+ter+ous+ness
	pos	n.
prepotency	1.
	syl	pre+po+ten+cy
	pron	<pri1p*utNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being prepotent.
prepotency	2.
	syl	pre+po+ten+cy
	pron	<pri1p*utNsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the ability of one parent to transmit more characteristics to its offspring than the other parent.
prepotency	3.
	syl	pre+po+ten+cy
	pron	<pri1p*utNsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the ability of pollen from one source to bring about fertilization more readily than that from other sources.
prepotent	ety	C15: from Latin praepotens very powerful, from posse to be able
prepotent	1.
	syl	pre+po+tent
	pron	<pri1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	greater in power, force, or influence.
prepotent	2.
	syl	pre+po+tent
	pron	<pri1p*utNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	showing prepotency.
prepotently	sub
	head	prepotent
	syl	pre+1po+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
prep school	0.
	syl	prep school
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {preparatory school}.
prepuce	ety	C14: from Latin praep*_utium 
prepuce	1.
	syl	pre+puce
	pron	<1prEpju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the retractable fold of skin covering the tip of the penis. Nontechnical name: {foreskin}.
prepuce	2.
	syl	pre+puce
	pron	<1prEpju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar fold of skin covering the tip of the clitoris.
preputial	sub
	head	prepuce
	syl	pre+pu+tial
	pron	<prE1pju:S*l>
	pos	adj.
Pre-Raphaelite	1.
	syl	Pre-Raph:ael+ite
	pron	<2prE1r@f*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the {Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood}, an association of painters and writers including Rossetti, Holman Hunt, and Millais, founded in 1848 to combat the shallow conventionalism of academic painting and revive the fidelity to nature and the vivid realistic colour that they considered typical of Italian painting before Raphael.
Pre-Raphaelite	2.
	syl	Pre-Raph:ael+ite
	pron	<2prE1r@f*2lIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, in the manner of, or relating to Pre-Raphaelite painting and painters.
Pre-Raphaelitism	sub
	head	Pre-Raphaelite
	syl	Pre-1Raph:ael+2it+ism
	pos	n.
prerequisite	1.
	syl	pre+req:ui+site
	pron	<prE1rekwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	required as a prior condition.
prerequisite	2.
	syl	pre+req:ui+site
	pron	<prE1rekwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	something required as a prior condition.
prerogative	ety	C14: from Latin praerog*_at*_iva privilege, earlier: group with the right to vote first, from prae before+ rog*_are to ask, beg for
prerogative	1.
	syl	pre+rog:a+tive
	pron	<pri1rog*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclusive privilege or right exercised by a person or group of people holding a particular office or hereditary rank.
prerogative	2.
	syl	pre+rog:a+tive
	pron	<pri1rog*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	any privilege or right.
prerogative	3.
	syl	pre+rog:a+tive
	pron	<pri1rog*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a power, privilege, or immunity restricted to a sovereign or sovereign government.
prerogative	4.
	syl	pre+rog:a+tive
	pron	<pri1rog*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	precedence or pre-eminence.
prerogative	5.
	syl	pre+rog:a+tive
	pron	<pri1rog*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or able to exercise a prerogative.
pres	1.
	syl	pres.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	present (time).
pres	2.
	syl	pres.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	presidential.
Pres	0.
	syl	Pres.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	President.
presa	ety	Italian, literally: a taking up, from prendere to take, from Latin prehendere to grasp
prese	infl
	head	presa
	syl	pre+se
	pron	<-sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
presa	0.
	syl	pre+sa
	pron	<1presa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a sign or symbol used in a canon, round, etc., to indicate the entry of each part. Usual signs: +, :S:, or #800646 #M#800647
presage	ety	C14: from Latin praes*_agium presenti?!ment, from praes*_ag*_ire to perceive beforehand, from s*_ag*_ire to perceive acutely
presage	1.
	syl	pres+age
	pron	<1presiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an intimation or warning of something about to happen; portent; omen.
presage	2.
	syl	pres+age
	pron	<1presiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of what is about to happen; foreboding.
presage	3.
	syl	pres+age
	pron	<1presiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a forecast or pre?!diction.
presage	4.
	syl	pres+age
	pron	<1presiJ>, <pri1sAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a presenti?!ment of.
presage	5.
	syl	pres+age
	pron	<1presiJ>, <pri1sAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a forewarning of; portend.
presage	6.
	syl	pres+age
	pron	<1presiJ>, <pri1sAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a prediction.
presageful	sub
	head	presage
	syl	pre+1sage+ful
	pos	adj.
presagefully	sub
	head	presage
	syl	pre+1sage+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
presager	sub
	head	presage
	syl	pre+1sag+er
	pos	n.
Presb	0.
	syl	Presb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Presbyterian.
presbyopia	ety	C18: New Latin, from Greek presbus old man+ *_ops eye
presbyopia	0.
	syl	pres+by:o+pi:a
	pron	<2prezbi1*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a progressively diminishing ability of the eye to focus, noticeable from middle to old age, caused by loss of elasticity of the crystalline lens.
presbyopic	sub
	head	presbyopia
	syl	pres+by+op+ic
	pron	<2prezbi1opik>
	pos	adj.
presbyter	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek presbuteros an older man, from presbus old man
presbyter	1.a.
	syl	pres+by+ter
	pron	<1prezbit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elder of a congregation in the early Christian Church.
presbyter	1.b.
	syl	pres+by+ter
	pron	<1prezbit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some Churches having episcopal politics
	def	an official who is subordinate to a bishop and has administrative, teaching, and sacerdotal functions.
presbyter	2.
	syl	pres+by+ter
	pron	<1prezbit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some hierarchical Churches
	def	another name for {priest}.
presbyter	3.a.
	syl	pres+by+ter
	pron	<1prezbit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a teaching elder.
presbyter	3.b.
	syl	pres+by+ter
	pron	<1prezbit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruling elder.
presbyterate	1.
	syl	pres+byt+er+ate
	pron	<prez1bit*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the status or office of a presbyter.
presbyterate	2.
	syl	pres+byt+er+ate
	pron	<prez1bit*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of presbyters.
presbyterial	0.
	syl	pres+by+ter+i:al
	pron	<2prezbi1ti*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a presbyter or presbytery. Also: {pres+byt+er+al} (pr$ez#!b$It$$r$$l).
presbyterially	sub
	head	presbyterial
	syl	pres+by+1ter:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
presbyterian	1.
	syl	pres+by+ter+i:an
	pron	<2prezbi1ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating Church government by presbyters or lay elders.
presbyterian	2.
	syl	pres+by+ter+i:an
	pron	<2prezbi1ti*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an upholder of this type of Church government.
presbyterianism	sub
	head	presbyterian
	syl	pres+by+1ter:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
presbyterianistic	sub
	head	presbyterian
	syl	pres+by+2ter:i+an+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Presbyterian	1.
	syl	Pres+by+ter+i:an
	pron	<2prezbi1ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of various Protestant Churches governed by presbyters or lay elders and adhering to various modified forms of Calvinism. In 1972 the Presbyterian Church of England became part of the United Reformed Church.
Presbyterian	2.
	syl	Pres+by+ter+i:an
	pron	<2prezbi1ti*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Presbyterian Church.
Presbyterianism	sub
	head	Presbyterian
	syl	Pres+by+1ter:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
presbytery	ety	C15: from Old French presbiterie, from Church Latin presbyterium, from Greek presbyterion; see #7presbyter 
presbyteries	infl
	head	presbytery
	syl	pres+by+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
presbytery	1.a.
	syl	pres+by+ter:y
	pron	<1prezbit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a local Church court composed of ministers and elders.
presbytery	1.b.
	syl	pres+by+ter:y
	pron	<1prezbit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the congregations or churches within the jurisdiction of any such court.
presbytery	2.
	syl	pres+by+ter:y
	pron	<1prezbit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a cathedral or church east of the choir, in which the main altar is situated; sanctuary.
presbytery	3.
	syl	pres+by+ter:y
	pron	<1prezbit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	presbyters or elders collectively.
presbytery	4.
	syl	pres+by+ter:y
	pron	<1prezbit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	government of a church by presbyters or elders.
presbytery	5.
	syl	pres+by+ter:y
	pron	<1prezbit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the residence of a parish priest.
prescience	ety	C14: from Latin praesc*_ire to foreknow, from prae before+ sc*_ire to know
prescience	0.
	syl	pres+ci+ence
	pron	<1presi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of events before they take place; foreknowledge.
prescient	sub
	head	prescience
	syl	pres+ci+ent
	pos	adj.
presciently	sub
	head	prescience
	syl	pres+ci+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
prescind	ety	C17: from Late Latin praescindere to cut off in front, from Latin prae before+ scindere to split
prescind	1.
	syl	pre+scind
	pron	<pri1sind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to withdraw attention (from something).
prescind	2.
	syl	pre+scind
	pron	<pri1sind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to isolate, remove, or separate, as for special consideration.
William Hickling	infl
	head	Prescott
	syl	Wil:liam Hick:ling
	pron	<1hikliG>
	pos	n.
Prescott	0.
	syl	Pres:cott
	pron	<1presk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1796-1858, U.S. historian, noted for his work on the history of Spain and her colonies.
prescribe	ety	C16: from Latin praescr*_ibere to write previously, from prae before+ scr*_ibere to write
prescribe	1.
	syl	pre+scribe
	pron	<pri1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lay down as a rule or directive.
prescribe	2.
	syl	pre+scribe
	pron	<pri1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to claim or acquire (a right, title, etc.) by prescription.
prescribe	3.
	syl	pre+scribe
	pron	<pri1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make or become invalid or unenforceable by lapse of time.
prescribe	4.
	syl	pre+scribe
	pron	<pri1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Med.
	def	to recommend or order the use of (a drug or other remedy).
prescriber	sub
	head	prescribe
	syl	pre+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
prescript	ety	C16: from Latin praescriptum something written down beforehand, from praescr*_ibere to #7prescribe 
prescript	1.
	syl	pre+script
	pron	<1prEskript>
	pos	n.
	def	something laid down or pre?!scribed.
prescript	2.
	syl	pre+script
	pron	<pri1skript>, <1prEskript>
	pos	adj.
	def	prescribed as a rule.
prescriptible	1.
	syl	pre+scrip+ti:ble
	pron	<pri1skript*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to prescription.
prescriptible	2.
	syl	pre+scrip+ti:ble
	pron	<pri1skript*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	depending on or derived from prescription.
prescriptibility	sub
	head	prescriptible
	syl	pre+2scrip+ti:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
prescription	ety	C14: from legal Latin praescripti*_o an order, prescription; see #7prescribe 
prescription	1.a.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	written instructions from a physician, dentist, etc., to a pharmacist stating the form, dosage strength, etc., of a drug to be issued to a specific patient.
prescription	1.b.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the drug or remedy prescribed.
prescription	2.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of drugs
	def	available legally only with a doctor's prescription.
prescription	3.a.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	written instructions for an optician on the proper grinding of lenses for spectacles.
prescription	3.b.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	prescription glasses.
prescription	4.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prescribing.
prescription	5.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is prescribed.
prescription	6.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a long established custom or a claim based on one.
prescription	7.a.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the uninterrupted possession of property over a stated period of time, after which a right or title is acquired ({positive prescription) }.
prescription	7.b.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the barring of adverse claims to property, etc., after a specified period of time has elapsed, allowing the possessor to acquire title ({negative prescription) }.
prescription	7.c.
	syl	pre+scrip+tion
	pron	<pri1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right or title acquired in either of these ways.
prescriptive	1.
	syl	pre+scrip+tive
	pron	<pri1skriptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	making or giving directions, rules, or injunctions.
prescriptive	2.
	syl	pre+scrip+tive
	pron	<pri1skriptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	sanctioned by long-standing usage or custom.
prescriptive	3.
	syl	pre+scrip+tive
	pron	<pri1skriptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from or based upon legal prescription.
	exam	1	a prescriptive title.
prescriptively	sub
	head	prescriptive
	syl	pre+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
prescriptiveness	sub
	head	prescriptive
	syl	pre+1scrip+tive+ness
	pos	n.
prescriptivism	0.
	syl	pre+scrip+tiv+ism
	pron	<pri1skripti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the theory that moral utterances have no truth value but prescribe attitudes to others and express the conviction of the speaker. Compare {descriptivism, emotivism}.
presence	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin praesentia a being before, from praeesse to be before, from prae before+ esse to be
presence	1.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being present.
presence	2.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate proximity of a person or thing.
presence	3.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	personal appearance or bearing, esp. of a dignified nature.
presence	4.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an imposing or dignified personality.
presence	5.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an invisible spirit felt to be nearby.
presence	6.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	assembly or company.
presence	7.
	syl	pres+ence
	pron	<1prez*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	short for {presence chamber}.
presence chamber	0.
	syl	pres+ence cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the room in which a great person, such as a monarch, receives guests, assemblies, etc.
presence of mind	0.
	syl	pres+ence of mind
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to remain calm and act constructively during times of crisis.
present	ety	C13: from Latin praesens, from praeesse to be in front of, from prae- before, in front+ esse to be
present	H1.1.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	in existence at the moment in time at which an utterance is spoken or written.
present	H1.2.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	being in a specified place, thing, etc..
	exam	1	the murderer is present in this room.
present	H1.3.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	now in consideration or under discussion.
	exam	1	the present topic;
	exam	2	the present author.
present	H1.4.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a tense of verbs used when the action or event described is occurring at the time of utterance or when the speaker does not wish to make any explicit temporal reference.
present	H1.5.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	readily available; instant.
	exam	1	present help is at hand.
present	H1.6.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	mentally alert; attentive.
the present	7.
	head	present
	syl	the present.
	def	the time being; now.
present	H1.8.a.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the present tense.
present	H1.8.b.
	syl	pres+ent
	pron	<1prezNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this tense.
at present	9.
	head	present
	syl	at present.
	def	at the moment; now.
for the present	10.
	head	present
	syl	for the present.
	def	for the time being; tem?!porarily.
present	ety	C13: from Old French presenter, from Latin praesent*_are to exhibit, offer, from praesens #7present %1
present	H2.1.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce (a person) to another, esp. to someone of higher rank.
present	H2.2.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce to the public; show; exhibit.
	exam	1	to present a play.
present	H2.3.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or suggest to the mind.
	exam	1	to present a problem.
present	H2.4.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or award.
	exam	1	to present a prize.
present	H2.5.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endow with or as if with a gift or award.
	exam	1	to present a university with a foundation scholarship.
present	H2.6.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer formally.
	exam	1	to present one's compliments.
present	H2.7.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer or hand over for action or settlement.
	exam	1	to present a bill.
present	H2.8.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to represent or depict in a particular manner.
	exam	1	the actor presented Hamlet as a very young man.
present	H2.9.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to salute someone with (one's weapon) (usually in the phrase {present arms}) .
present	H2.10.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aim or point (a weapon).
present	H2.11.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to nominate (a clergyman) to a bishop for institution to a benefice in his diocese.
present	H2.12.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay (a charge, etc.) before a court, magistrate, etc., for consideration or trial.
present	H2.13.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring a formal charge or accusation against (a person); indict.
present	H2.14.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a grand jury
	def	to take notice of (an offence) from personal knowledge or observation, before any bill of indictment has been drawn up.
present onself	15.
	head	present
	syl	present onself.
	def	to appear, esp. at a specific time and place. {~} (#!pr$ez#Nt).
present	H2.16.
	syl	pre+sent
	pron	<pri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	anything that is presented; a gift.
make someone a present of	17.
	head	present
	syl	make someone a present of.
	def	to give someone something.
	exam	1	I'll make you a present of a new car.
presenter	sub
	head	present
	syl	pre+1sent+er
	pos	n.
presentable	1.
	syl	pre+sent+a:ble
	pron	<pri1zent*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit to be presented or introduced to other people.
presentable	2.
	syl	pre+sent+a:ble
	pron	<pri1zent*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit to be displayed or offered.
presentableness	sub
	head	presentable
	or	presentability
	syl	pre+1sent+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
presentability	sub
	head	presentable
	or	presentableness
	syl	pre+2sent+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
presentably	sub
	head	presentable
	syl	pre+1sent+a:bly
	pos	adv.
presentation	1.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of presenting or state of being presented.
presentation	2.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of presenting; deliv?!ery.
presentation	3.a.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an offering or bestowal, as of a gift.
presentation	3.b.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a presentation copy of a book.
presentation	4.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a performance or representation, as of a play.
presentation	5.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal introduction of a person, as into society or at court; debut.
presentation	6.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or right of nominating a clergyman to a benefice.
presentation	7.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the position of a baby relative to the birth canal at the time of birth.
presentation	8.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	another word for {{presentment} (sense 4)}.
presentation	9.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {gift}.
presentation	10.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a sense datum.
presentation	11.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	another name for (feast of) {Candlemas}.
presentational	sub
	head	presentation
	syl	pres+en+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
presentationism	0.
	syl	pres+en+ta+tion+ism
	pron	<2prez*n1tAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that objects are identical with our perceptions of them. Compare {representationalism}.
presentationist	sub
	head	presentationism
	syl	pres+en+1ta+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
presentative	1.a.
	syl	pre+sent:a+tive
	pron	<pri1zent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be known or perceived immediately.
presentative	1.b.
	syl	pre+sent:a+tive
	pron	<pri1zent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of knowing or perceiving in this way.
presentative	2.
	syl	pre+sent:a+tive
	pron	<pri1zent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to or conferring the right of ecclesiastical presentation.
presentativeness	sub
	head	presentative
	syl	pre+1sent:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
present-day	0.
	syl	pres:ent-day
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of the modern day; current.
	exam	1	I don't like present-day fashions.
presentee	1.
	syl	pres+en+tee
	pron	<2prez*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is presented, as at court.
presentee	2.
	syl	pres+en+tee
	pron	<2prez*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom something is presented.
presentient	ety	C19: from Latin praesentiens present participle of praesentire, from prae- #7pre -#7+ sentire to feel
presentient	0.
	syl	pre+sen+tient
	pron	<pri1senS*nt>, <-1zen->, <prE->
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or experiencing a presentiment.
presentiment	ety	C18: from obsolete French, from pressentir to sense beforehand; see #7pre -#7, sentiment 
presentiment	0.
	syl	pre+sen+ti+ment
	pron	<pri1zentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of something about to happen; premonition.
presently	1.
	syl	pres+ent+ly
	pron	<1prez*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a short while; soon.
presently	2.
	syl	pres+ent+ly
	pron	<1prez*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	at the moment.
presently	3.
	syl	pres+ent+ly
	pron	<1prez*ntli>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {immediately}.
presentment	1.
	syl	pre+sent+ment
	pron	<pri1zentm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of presenting or state of being presented; presentation.
presentment	2.
	syl	pre+sent+ment
	pron	<pri1zentm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something presented, such as a picture, play, etc.
presentment	3.
	syl	pre+sent+ment
	pron	<pri1zentm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly U.S.
	def	a statement on oath by a grand jury of something within their own knowledge or observation, esp. the commission of an offence when the indictment has been laid before them.
presentment	4.
	syl	pre+sent+ment
	pron	<pri1zentm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the presenting of a bill of exchange, promissory note, etc.
present participle	0.
	syl	pres+ent par+ti+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a participial form of verbs used adjectivally when the action it describes is contemporaneous with that of the main verb of a sentence and also used in the formation of certain compound tenses. In English this form ends in Compare {gerund}.
present perfect	0.
	syl	pres+ent per+fect
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another term for {{perfect} (senses 8, 11)}.
presents	0.
	syl	pres+ents
	pron	<1prez*nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	used in a deed or document to refer to itself.
	exam	1	know all men by these presents.
present value	0.
	syl	pres+ent val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the current capital value of a future income or outlay or of a series of such incomes or outlays. It is computed by the process of discounting at a predetermined rate of interest.
preservative	1.
	syl	pre+serv:a+tive
	pron	<pri1zR:v*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that preserves or tends to preserve, esp. a chemical added to foods to inhibit decomposition.
preservative	2.
	syl	pre+serv:a+tive
	pron	<pri1zR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or intended to preserve.
preserve	ety	C14: via Old French, from Late Latin praeserv*_are literally: to keep safe in advance, from Latin prae- before+ serv*_are to keep safe
preserve	1.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to keep safe from danger or harm; protect.
preserve	2.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to protect from decay or dissolution; maintain.
	exam	1	to preserve old buildings.
preserve	3.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to maintain possession of; keep up.
	exam	1	to preserve a facade of indifference.
preserve	4.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prevent from decomposition or chemical change.
preserve	5.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prepare (food), as by freezing, drying, or salting, so that it will resist decomposition.
preserve	6.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make preserves of (fruit, etc.).
preserve	7.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to rear and protect (game) in restricted places for hunting or fishing.
preserve	8.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to maintain protection and favourable conditions for game in preserves.
preserve	9.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	something that preserves or is preserved.
preserve	10.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a special area or domain.
	exam	1	archaeology is the preserve of specialists.
preserve	11.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	fruit, etc., prepared by cooking with sugar.
preserve	12.
	syl	pre+serve
	pron	<pri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	areas where game is reared for private hunting or fishing.
preservable	sub
	head	preserve
	syl	pre+1serv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
preservability	sub
	head	preserve
	syl	pre+2serv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
preservably	sub
	head	preserve
	syl	pre+1serv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
preservation	sub
	head	preserve
	syl	pres+er+va+tion
	pron	<2prez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
preserver	sub
	head	preserve
	syl	pre+1serv+er
	pos	n.
preshrunk	0.
	syl	pre+shrunk
	pron	<prE1Sr^Gk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabrics, garments, etc.
	def	having undergone a shrinking process during manufacture so that further shrinkage will not occur.
preside	ety	C17: via French from Latin praesid*_ere to super?!intend, from prae before+ sed*_ere to sit
preside	1.
	syl	pre+side
	pron	<pri1zId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sit in or hold a position of authority, as over a meeting.
preside	2.
	syl	pre+side
	pron	<pri1zId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exercise authority; con?!trol.
preside	3.
	syl	pre+side
	pron	<pri1zId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occupy a position as an instrumentalist.
	exam	1	he presid?!ed at the organ.
presider	sub
	head	preside
	syl	pre+1sid+er
	pos	n.
presidencies	infl
	head	presidency
	syl	pres:i+den+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
presidency	1.a.
	syl	pres:i+den+cy
	pron	<1prezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, dignity, or term of a president.
presidency	1.b.
	syl	pres:i+den+cy
	pron	<1prezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the office of president of a republic, esp. the office of the President of the U.S.
presidency	2.a.
	syl	pres:i+den+cy
	pron	<1prezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a local administrative council consisting of a president and two executive members.
presidency	2.b.
	syl	pres:i+den+cy
	pron	<1prezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the supreme administrative body composed of the Prophet and two councillors.
president	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin praesidens ruler; see #7preside 
president	1.
	syl	pres:i+dent
	pron	<1prezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the chief executive or head of state of a republic, esp. of the U.S.
president	2.
	syl	pres:i+dent
	pron	<1prezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the chief executive officer of a company, corporation, etc.
president	3.
	syl	pres:i+dent
	pron	<1prezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presides over an assembly, meeting, etc.
president	4.
	syl	pres:i+dent
	pron	<1prezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief executive officer of certain establishments of higher education.
presidential	sub
	head	president
	syl	pres:i+den+tial
	pron	<2prezi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
presidentially	sub
	head	president
	syl	pres:i+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
president-elect	0.
	syl	pres:i:dent-e:lect
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been elected president but has not yet entered office.
presidio	ety	C19: from Spanish: garri?!son, from Latin praesidium a guard, protection; see #7preside 
presidio	0.
	syl	pre+sid:i:o:
	pron	<pri1sidi2*u;@T>, Spanish@T <prA1siDjo)@T> <n.,@T> <pl.@T> <+sid@.i@.os@T> <-1sidi2*uz> <Spanish> <-1si@djos>
	def	a military post or establishment, esp. in countries under Spanish control.
presidium	ety	C20: from Russian prezidium, from Latin praesidium, from prae?!sid*_ere to superintend; see #7preside 
presidium	1.
	syl	pre+sid+i:um
	pron	<pri1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in Communist countries
	def	a permanent committee of a larger body, such as a legislature, that acts for it when it is recessed.
presidium	2.
	syl	pre+sid+i:um
	pron	<pri1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a collective presidency, esp. of a nongovernmental organization.
presignifies	infl
	head	presignify
	syl	pre+sig+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
presignifying	infl
	head	presignify
	syl	pre+sig+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
presignified	infl
	head	presignify
	syl	pre+sig+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
presignify	0.
	syl	pre+sig+ni+fy
	pron	<prE1signi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signify beforehand; foreshadow; foretell.
Elvis	infl
	head	Presley
	syl	El:vis.
	pos	n.
Presley	0.
	syl	Pres:ley
	pron	<1prezli>
	pos	n.
	def	1935-77, U.S. rock-and-roll singer, who turned to singing ballads after 1960. His early recordings include the singles and (all 1956-58) and numbers from the soundtracks of films in which he appeared, including and (both 1958).
press	ety	C14 pressen, from Old French presser, from Latin press*_are, from premere to press
press	H1.1.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply or exert weight, force, or steady pressure on.
	exam	1	he pressed the button on the camera.
press	H1.2.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to squeeze or compress so as to alter in shape or form.
press	H1.3.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply heat or pressure to (clothing) so as to smooth out or mark with creases; iron.
press	H1.4.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (objects) from soft material by pressing with a mould, form, etc., esp. to make gramophone records from plastic.
press	H1.5.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold tightly or clasp, as in an embrace.
press	H1.6.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract or force out (juice) by pressure (from).
press	H1.7.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Weightlifting.
	def	to successfully lift (a weight) with a press.
	exam	1	he managed to press 280 pounds.
press	H1.8.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force, constrain, or compel.
press	H1.9.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to importune or entreat (a person) insistently; urge.
	exam	1	they pressed for an answer.
press	H1.10.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to harass or cause harassment.
press	H1.11.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plead or put forward strongly or importunately.
	exam	1	to press a claim.
press	H1.12.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be urgent.
press	H1.13.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to have little of.
	exam	1	we're hard pressed for time.
press	H1.14.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or forward
	def	to hasten or advance or cause to hasten or advance in a forceful manner.
press	H1.15.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	formerly
	def	to put to death or subject to torture by placing heavy weights upon.
press	H1.16.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to trouble or oppress.
press	H1.17.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	any machine that exerts pressure to form, shape, or cut materials or to extract liquids, compress solids, or hold components together while an adhesive joint is formed.
press	H1.18.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	See {printing press}.
press	H1.19.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of printing.
at	20.
	head	press
	or	in (the) press
	syl	at
	def	being printed.
to (the) press	21.
	head	press
	syl	to (the) press.
	def	to be printed.
	exam	1	when is this book going to press??
the press	22.a.
	head	press
	syl	the press.
	def	news media and agencies collectively, esp. newspapers.
press	H1.22.b.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a press matter;
	exam	2	press relations.
the press	23.
	head	press
	syl	the press.
	def	those who work in the news media, esp. newspaper reporters and photogra?!phers.
press	H1.24.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	the opinions and reviews in the newspapers, etc..
	exam	1	the play received a poor press.
press	H1.25.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pressing or state of being pressed.
press	H1.26.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of crowding, thronging, or pushing together.
press	H1.27.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	a closely packed throng of people; crowd; multitude.
press	H1.28.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	urgency or hurry in business affairs.
press	H1.29.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	a cupboard, esp. a large one used for storing clothes or linen.
press	H1.30.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	def	a wood or metal clamp or vice to prevent tennis rackets, etc., from warping when not in use.
press	H1.31.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Weightlifting.
	def	a lift in which the weight is raised to shoulder level and then above the head.
press	ety	C16: back formation from prest to recruit soldiers; see #7prest %2; also influenced by #7press %1
press	H2.1.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recruit (men) by forcible measures for military service.
press	H2.2.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use for a purpose other than intend?!ed, (esp. in the phrase {press into service}) .
press	H2.3.
	syl	press
	pron	<pres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	recruitment into military service by forcible measures, as by a press gang.
press agency	0.
	syl	press a:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {news agency}.
press agent	0.
	syl	press a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to obtain favourable pub?!licity, such as notices in newspapers, for an organization, actor, etc. Abbrev.: {PA}
press box	0.
	syl	press box
	pos	n.
	def	an area reserved for reporters, as in a sports stadium.
Pressburg	0.
	syl	Press+burg
	pron	<1pres2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Bratislava}.
press conference	0.
	syl	press con+fer+ence
	pos	n.
	def	an interview for press and television reporters given by a politician, film star, etc.
press gallery	0.
	syl	press gal+ler+y
	pos	n.
	def	an area set apart for newspaper reporters, esp. in a legislative assembly.
press gang	1.
	syl	press gang
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a detachment of men used to press civilians for service in the navy or army.
press-gang	infl
	head	press gang
	syl	press-gang.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
press gang	2.
	syl	press gang
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force (a person) to join the navy or army by a press gang.
press gang	3.
	syl	press gang
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to induce (a person) to perform a duty by forceful persuasion.
	exam	1	his friends press-ganged him into joining the committee.
prezzie	alt
	head	pressie
	or	pressie
	syl	prez+zie
	pron	<1prezi>
	pos	n.
pressie	0.
	or	prezzie
	syl	pres+sie
	pron	<1prezi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal word for {{present} %2 (sense 16)}.
pressing	1.
	syl	press+ing
	pron	<1presiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	demanding immediate attention.
pressing	2.
	syl	press+ing
	pron	<1presiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	persistent or importunate.
pressing	3.
	syl	press+ing
	pron	<1presiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a large specified number of gramophone records produced at one time from a master record.
pressingly	sub
	head	pressing
	syl	press+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pressingness	sub
	head	pressing
	syl	press+ing+ness
	pos	n.
pressmen	infl
	head	pressman
	syl	press+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pressman	1.
	syl	press+man
	pron	<1presm*n>, <-2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works for the press.
pressman	2.
	syl	press+man
	pron	<1presm*n>, <-2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates a printing press.
pressmark	0.
	syl	press+mark
	pron	<1pres2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Library science.
	def	a location mark on a book indicating a specific bookcase.
press of sail	0.
	syl	press of sail
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the most sail a vessel can carry under given conditions. Also called: {press of canvas}.
pressor	ety	C19: from Latin premere to press
pressor	0.
	syl	pres+sor
	pron	<1pres*>, <-sc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	relating to or producing an increase in blood pressure.
press release	0.
	syl	press re+lease
	pos	n.
	def	an official announcement or account of a news item circulated to the press.
pressroom	0.
	syl	press+room
	pron	<1pres2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	the room in a printing establishment that houses the printing presses.
press stud	0.
	syl	press stud
	pos	n.
	def	a fastening device consisting of one part with a projecting knob that snaps into a hole on another like part, used esp. in closures in clothing. Also called: {popper, snap fastener}.
press-up	0.
	syl	press-up
	pos	n.
	def	an exercise in which the body is alternately raised from and lowered to the floor by the arms only, the trunk being kept straight with the toes and hands resting on the floor. Also called (U.S.): {push-up}.
pressure	ety	C14: from Late Latin press*_ura a pressing, from Latin premere to press
pressure	1.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of pressing or being pressed.
pressure	2.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the exertion of force by one body on the surface of another.
pressure	3.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral force that compels.
	exam	1	to bring pressure to bear.
pressure	4.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	an urgent claim or demand or series of urgent claims or demands.
	exam	1	to work under pressure.
pressure	5.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a burdensome condition that is hard to bear.
	exam	1	the pressure of grief.
pressure	6.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the force applied to a unit area of a surface, usually measured in pascals (newtons per square metre), millibars, torr, or atmospheres. Symbol.
	exam	1	p
pressure	7.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {atmospheric pressure} or {blood pressure}.
pressure	8.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to constrain or compel, as by the application of moral force.
pressure	9.
	syl	pres+sure
	pron	<1preS*>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {pressurize}.
pressureless	sub
	head	pressure
	syl	pres+sure+less
	pos	adj.
pressure cabin	0.
	syl	pres+sure cab+in
	pos	n.
	def	the pressurized cabin of an aircraft or spacecraft.
pressure-cook	0.
	syl	pres:sure-cook
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook (food) in a pressure cooker.
pressure cooker	0.
	syl	pres+sure cook+er
	pos	n.
	def	a strong hermetically sealed pot in which food may be cooked quickly under pressure at a temperature above the normal boiling point of water.
pressure drag	0.
	syl	pres+sure drag
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the total drag of a body moving through a gas or liquid caused by the components of the pressures at right angles to the surface of the body.
pressure gauge	0.
	syl	pres+sure gauge
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring fluid pressure. See also {Bourdon gauge, manometer}.
pressure gradient	0.
	syl	pres+sure gra+di+ent
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the decrease in atmospheric pressure per unit of horizontal distance, shown on a synoptic chart by the spacing of the isobars.
pressure group	0.
	syl	pres+sure group
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people who seek to exert pressure on legislators, public opinion, etc., in order to promote their own ideas or welfare.
pressure head	0.
	syl	pres+sure head
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a more formal name for {{head} (sense 24a.)}.
pressure point	0.
	syl	pres+sure point
	pos	n.
	def	any of several points on the body above an artery that, when firmly pressed, will control bleeding from the artery at a point farther away from the heart.
pressure suit	0.
	syl	pres+sure suit
	pos	n.
	def	an inflatable suit worn by a person flying at high altitudes or in space, to provide protection from low pressure.
pressurise	alt
	head	pressurize
	or	pressurize
	syl	pres+sur+ise
	pron	<1preS*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pressurize	1.
	or	pressurise
	syl	pres+sur+ize
	pron	<1preS*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the pressure in (an enclosure, such as an aircraft cabin) in order to maintain approximately atmospheric pressure when the external pressure is low.
pressurize	2.
	or	pressurise
	syl	pres+sur+ize
	pron	<1preS*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase pressure on (a fluid).
pressurization	sub
	head	pressurize
	or	pressurisation
	syl	pres+sur:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
pressurisation	sub
	head	pressurize
	or	pressurization
	syl	pres+sur:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
pressurizer	sub
	head	pressurize
	or	pressuriser
	syl	pres+sur+2iz+er
	pos	n.
pressuriser	sub
	head	pressurize
	or	pressurizer
	syl	pres+sur+2is+er
	pos	n.
presswork	1.
	syl	press+work
	pron	<1pres2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the operation of a printing press.
presswork	2.
	syl	press+work
	pron	<1pres2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the matter printed by a printing press.
prest	ety	C13: via Old French from Late Latin praestus ready to hand; see #7presto 
prest	H1.0.
	syl	prest
	pron	<prest>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	prepared for action or use; ready.
prest	ety	C16: originally, loan money offered as an inducement to recruits, from Old French: advance pay in the army, from prester to lend, from Latin praest*_are to provide, from prae before+ st*_are to stand
prest	H2.0.
	syl	prest
	pron	<prest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a loan of money.
Prester John	ety	C14 Prestre Johan, from Medieval Latin presbyter Iohannes Priest John
Prester John	0.
	syl	Pres:ter John
	pron	<1prest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary Christian priest and king, believed in the Middle Ages to have ruled in the Far East, but identified in the 14th century with the king of Ethiopia.
prestidigitation	ety	C19: from French: quick-fingeredness, from Latin praestigiae feats of juggling, tricks, probably influenced by French preste nimble, and Latin digitus finger; see #7prestige 
prestidigitation	0.
	syl	pres+ti+dig:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2presti2diJi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sleight of hand}.
prestidigitator	sub
	head	prestidigitation
	syl	pres+ti+1dig:i+2ta+tor
	pos	n.
prestige	ety	C17: via French from Latin praestigiae feats of juggling, tricks; apparently related to Latin praestringere to bind tightly, blindfold, from prae before+ stringere to draw tight, bind
prestige	1.
	syl	pres+tige
	pron	<pre1stEZ>
	pos	n.
	def	high status or reputation achieved through success, influence, wealth, etc.; renown.
prestige	2.a.
	syl	pres+tige
	pron	<pre1stEZ>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to influence or impress; glamour.
prestige	2.b.
	syl	pres+tige
	pron	<pre1stEZ>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a prestige car.
prestigious	1.
	syl	pres+tig+ious
	pron	<pre1stiJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having status or glamour; impressive or influential.
prestigious	2.
	syl	pres+tig+ious
	pron	<pre1stiJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	characterized by or using deceit, cunning, or illusion; fraudulent.
prestigiously	sub
	head	prestigious
	syl	pres+1tig+ious+ly
	pos	adv.
prestigiousness	sub
	head	prestigious
	syl	pres+1tig+ious+ness
	pos	n.
prestissimo	ety	C18: from Italian: very quickly, from presto fast
prestissimo	1.
	syl	pres+tis+si+mo
	pron	<pre1stisi2m*u>
	qual	Music. adj., adv.
	def	to be played as fast as possible.
prestissimos	infl
	head	prestissimo
	syl	pres+tis+si+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prestissimo	2.
	syl	pres+tis+si+mo
	pron	<pre1stisi2m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music. adj., adv.
	def	a piece or passage directed to be played in this way.
presto	ety	C16: from Italian: fast, from Late Latin praestus (adj.) ready to hand, Latin praest*_o (adv.) present
presto	1.
	syl	pres+to
	pron	<1prest*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played very fast.
presto	2.
	syl	pres+to
	pron	<1prest*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	immediately, suddenly, or at once (esp. in the phrase {hey presto}) .
prestos	infl
	head	presto
	syl	pres+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
presto	3.
	syl	pres+to
	pron	<1prest*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a movement or passage directed to be played very quickly.
Preston	0.
	syl	Pres+ton
	pron	<1prest*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, administrative centre of Lancashire, on the River Ribble: developed as a weaving centre (17th-18th centuries). Pop.: 97365 (1971).
Prestonpans	0.
	syl	Pres+ton+pans
	pron	<2prest*n1p@nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town and resort in SE Scotland, in Lothian region on the Firth of Forth: scene of the battle (1745) in which Prince Charles Edward and the Highlanders defeated the English. Pop.: 3138 (1971).
prestress	0.
	syl	pre+stress
	pron	<prE1stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply tensile stress to (the steel cables, wires, etc., of a precast concrete part) before the load is applied.
prestressed concrete	0.
	syl	pre+stressed con+crete
	pos	n.
	def	concrete that contains steel wires, cables, etc., that are prestressed within their elastic limit to counteract the stresses that will occur under load.
Prestwich	0.
	syl	Prest+wich
	pron	<1prestwiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 32838 (1971).
presumable	0.
	syl	pre+sum+a:ble
	pron	<pri1zju:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be presumed or taken for granted.
presumably	0.
	syl	pre+sum+a:bly
	pron	<pri1zju:m*bli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	one presumes or supposes that.
	exam	1	presumably he won't see you, if you're leaving tomorrow.
presume	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin praes*_umere to take in advance, from prae before+ s*_umere to #7assume 
presume	1.
	syl	pre+sume
	pron	<pri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object
	def	to take (something) for granted; assume.
presume	2.
	syl	pre+sume
	pron	<pri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	to take upon oneself (to do something) without warrant or permission; dare.
	exam	1	do you presume to copy my work??
presume	3.
	syl	pre+sume
	pron	<pri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to rely or depend.
	exam	1	don't presume on his agreement.
presume	4.
	syl	pre+sume
	pron	<pri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to take as proved until contrary evidence is produced.
presume	5.
	syl	pre+sume
	pron	<pri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to constitute proof of or evidence for.
presumedly	sub
	head	presume
	syl	pre+sum+ed+ly
	pron	<pri1zju:midli>
	pos	adv.
presumer	sub
	head	presume
	syl	pre+1sum+er
	pos	n.
presumingly	sub
	head	presume
	syl	pre+1sum+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
presumption	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin praesumpti*_o a using in advance, antici?!pation, from praes*_umere to take beforehand; see #7presume 
presumption	1.
	syl	pre+sump+tion
	pron	<pri1z^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of presuming.
presumption	2.
	syl	pre+sump+tion
	pron	<pri1z^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	bold or insolent behaviour or manners.
presumption	3.
	syl	pre+sump+tion
	pron	<pri1z^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a belief or assumption based on reasonable evidence.
presumption	4.
	syl	pre+sump+tion
	pron	<pri1z^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ground or basis on which to presume.
presumption	5.
	syl	pre+sump+tion
	pron	<pri1z^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an inference of the truth of a fact from other facts proved, admitted, or judicially noticed.
presumptive	1.
	syl	pre+sump+tive
	pron	<pri1z^mptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on presumption or probability.
presumptive	2.
	syl	pre+sump+tive
	pron	<pri1z^mptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording reasonable ground for belief.
presumptive	3.
	syl	pre+sump+tive
	pron	<pri1z^mptiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to embryonic tissues that become differentiated into a particular tissue or organ.
	exam	1	presumptive epidermis.
presumptively	sub
	head	presumptive
	syl	pre+1sump+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
presumptiveness	sub
	head	presumptive
	syl	pre+1sump+tive+ness
	pos	n.
presumptuous	1.
	syl	pre+sump+tu+ous
	pron	<pri1z^mptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by presumption or tending to presume; bold; forward.
presumptuous	2.
	syl	pre+sump+tu+ous
	pron	<pri1z^mptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {presumptive}.
presumptuously	sub
	head	presumptuous
	syl	pre+1sump+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
presumptuousness	sub
	head	presumptuous
	syl	pre+1sump+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
presuppose	1.
	syl	pre+sup+pose
	pron	<2prEs*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take for granted; assume.
presuppose	2.
	syl	pre+sup+pose
	pron	<2prEs*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to require or imply as a necessary prior condition.
presupposition	sub
	head	presuppose
	syl	pre+sup+po+si+tion
	pron	<2prEs^p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
pret	0.
	syl	pret.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	preterite.
pretense	alt
	head	pretence
	or	pretence
	syl	pre+tense
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pretence	1.
	or	pretense
	syl	pre+tence
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pretend?!ing.
pretence	2.
	or	pretense
	syl	pre+tence
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	def	a false display; affectation.
pretence	3.
	or	pretense
	syl	pre+tence
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	def	a claim, esp. a false one, to a right, title, or distinction.
pretence	4.
	or	pretense
	syl	pre+tence
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	def	make-believe or feigning.
pretence	5.
	or	pretense
	syl	pre+tence
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	def	a false claim or allegation; pretext.
pretence	6.
	or	pretense
	syl	pre+tence
	pron	<pri1tens>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {pretension} (sense 3).
pretend	ety	C14: from Latin praetendere to stretch forth, feign, from prae in front+ tendere to stretch
pretend	1.
	syl	pre+tend
	pron	<pri1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to claim or allege (something untrue).
pretend	2.
	syl	pre+tend
	pron	<pri1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to make believe, as in a play.
	exam	1	you pretend to be Ophelia.
pretend	3.
	syl	pre+tend
	pron	<pri1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to present a claim, esp. a dubious one.
	exam	1	to pretend to the throne.
pretend	4.
	syl	pre+tend
	pron	<pri1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to aspire as a candidate or suitor (for).
pretender	1.
	syl	pre+tend+er
	pron	<pri1tend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pretends or makes false allegations.
pretender	2.
	syl	pre+tend+er
	pron	<pri1tend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who mounts a claim, as to a throne or title.
pretension	1.
	syl	pre+ten+sion
	pron	<pri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a false or unsupportable claim, esp. to merit, worth, or importance.
pretension	2.
	syl	pre+ten+sion
	pron	<pri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specious or unfounded allegation; pretext.
pretension	3.
	syl	pre+ten+sion
	pron	<pri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being pretentious.
pretensive	0.
	syl	pre+ten+sive
	pron	<pri1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	pretentious.
pretentious	1.
	syl	pre+ten+tious
	pron	<pri1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	making claim to distinction or importance, esp. undeservedly.
pretentious	2.
	syl	pre+ten+tious
	pron	<pri1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or creating a deceptive outer appearance of great worth; ostentatious.
pretentiously	sub
	head	pretentious
	syl	pre+1ten+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
pretentiousness	sub
	head	pretentious
	syl	pre+1ten+tious+ness
	pos	n.
preter-	ety	from Latin praeter-, from praeter 
preter-	0.
	syl	pre:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	beyond, more than, or exceeding.
	exam	1	preternatural.
preterhuman	0.
	syl	pre+ter+hu+man
	pron	<2prEt*1hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	beyond what is human.
preterite	ety	C14: from Late Latin praeteritum (tempus) past (time, tense), from Latin praeter*_ire to go by, from #7preter -#7+ *_ire to go
preterit	alt
	head	preterite
	or	preterite
	syl	pret+er+it
	pron	<1pret*rit>
preterite	1.
	or	preterit
	syl	pret+er+ite
	pron	<1pret*rit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a tense of verbs used to relate past action, formed in English by inflection of the verb, as
preterite	2.
	or	preterit
	syl	pret+er+ite
	pron	<1pret*rit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a verb in this tense.
preterite	3.
	or	preterit
	syl	pret+er+ite
	pron	<1pret*rit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting this tense.
preterition	ety	C17: from Late Latin praeteriti*_o a passing over
preterition	1.
	syl	pret+er:i+tion
	pron	<2pret*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of passing over or omitting.
preterition	2.
	syl	pret+er:i+tion
	pron	<2pret*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	the failure of a testator to name one of his children in his will, thus invalidating it.
preterition	3.
	syl	pret+er:i+tion
	pron	<2pret*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Calvinist theology
	def	the doctrine that God passed over or left unpredestined those not elected to final salvation.
preteritive	0.
	syl	pre+ter:i+tive
	pron	<pri1teritiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a verb
	def	having only past tense forms.
pretermit	ety	C16: from Latin praetermittere to let pass, from #7preter -#7+ mittere to send, release
pretermits	infl
	head	pretermit
	syl	pre+ter+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pretermitting	infl
	head	pretermit
	syl	pre+ter+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pretermitted	infl
	head	pretermit
	syl	pre+ter+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pretermit	1.
	syl	pre+ter+mit
	pron	<2prEt*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to overlook intentionally; disregard.
pretermit	2.
	syl	pre+ter+mit
	pron	<2prEt*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to fail to do; neglect; omit.
pretermission	sub
	head	pretermit
	syl	pre+ter+mis+sion
	pron	<2prEt*1miS*n>
	pos	n.
pretermitter	sub
	head	pretermit
	syl	pre+ter+1mit+ter
	pos	n.
preternatural	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin praetern*_at*_ur*_alis, from Latin praeter nat*_uram beyond the scope of nature
preternatural	1.
	syl	pre+ter+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2prEt*1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond what is ordinarily found in nature; abnormal.
preternatural	2.
	syl	pre+ter+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2prEt*1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {supernatural}.
preternaturally	sub
	head	preternatural
	syl	pre+ter+1nat:u+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
preternaturalism	sub
	head	preternatural
	syl	pre+ter+1nat:u+ral+ism
	pos	n.
preternaturalness	sub
	head	preternatural
	or	preternaturality
	syl	pre+ter+1nat:u+ral+ness
	pos	n.
preternaturality	sub
	head	preternatural
	or	preternaturalness
	syl	pre+ter+2nat:u+1ral+i:ty
	pos	n.
pretext	ety	C16: from Latin praetextum disguise, from praetexere to weave in front, disguise; see #7texture 
pretext	1.
	syl	pre+text
	pron	<1prEtekst>
	pos	n.
	def	a fictitious reason given in order to conceal the real one.
pretext	2.
	syl	pre+text
	pron	<1prEtekst>
	pos	n.
	def	a specious excuse; pretence.
pretonic	0.
	syl	pre+ton+ic
	pron	<prE1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the syllable before the one bearing the primary stress in a word.
pretor	0.
	syl	pre+tor
	pron	<1prEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {praetor}.
Pretoria	0.
	syl	Pre+to+ri:a
	pron	<pri1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the administrative capital of South Africa and capital of Transvaal province: two universities (1873, 1930); large steelworks. Pop.: 543950 (1970).
Andries Wilhelmus Jacobus	1.
	head	Pretorius
	syl	An:dries Wil:hel:mus Ja:co:bus
	pron	<1andrEs> <wil1helmys> <ja:1ko:bys>
	def	1799-1853, a Boer leader in the Great Trek (1838) to escape British sovereignty; he also led an expedition to the Transvaal (1848). The town Pretoria was named after him.
Pretorius	2.
	syl	Pre:to:ri:us
	pron	<pri1tc:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Mar@.thi@.nus Wes@.sels} (ma$:r#!ti$:nys #!w$es$$ls). 1819-1901, first president of the South African Republic (1857-71) and of the Orange Free State (1859-63).
prettifies	infl
	head	prettify
	syl	pret+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prettifying	infl
	head	prettify
	syl	pret+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prettified	infl
	head	prettify
	syl	pret+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prettify	0.
	syl	pret+ti+fy
	pron	<1priti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Often ironical.
	def	to make pretty; embellish.
prettification	sub
	head	prettify
	syl	pret+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
prettifier	sub
	head	prettify
	syl	pret+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
pretty	ety	Old English pr@attig clever; related to Middle Low German prattich obsti?!nate, Dutch prettig glad, Old Norse prettugr cunning
prettier	infl
	head	pretty
	syl	pret+ti+er
	pos	adj.
prettiest	infl
	head	pretty
	syl	pret+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
pretty	1.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing or appealing in a delicate or graceful way.
pretty	2.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adj.
	def	dainty, neat, or charming.
pretty	3.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, often ironical.
	def	excellent, grand, or fine.
	exam	1	here's a pretty mess&!
pretty	4.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking in masculinity; effeminate; fop?!pish.
pretty	5.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or Scot.
	def	vigorous or brave.
pretty	6.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {elegant}.
a pretty penny	7.
	head	pretty
	syl	a pretty penny.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large sum of money.
sitting pretty	8.
	head	pretty
	syl	sitting pretty.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a favourable or satisfactory state or condition.
pretties	infl
	head	pretty
	syl	pret+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pretty	9.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	n.
	def	a pretty person or thing.
pretty	10.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fairly or moderately; some?!what.
pretty	11.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	quite or very. {~} {+ties, +ty+ing, +tied}.
pretty	12.
	syl	pret+ty
	pron	<1priti>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make pretty; adorn.
prettily	sub
	head	pretty
	syl	pret+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
prettiness	sub
	head	pretty
	syl	pret+ti+ness
	pos	n.
pretty-pretty	0.
	syl	pret:ty-pret:ty
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessively or ostentatiously pretty.
pretzel	ety	C19: from German, from Old High German brezitella; perhaps related to Medieval Latin bracellus bracelet, from Latin bracchium arm
pretzel	0.
	syl	pret+zel
	pron	<1prets*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle savoury biscuit, in the form of a knot or stick, glazed and salted on the outside, eaten esp. in Germany.
Preussen	0.
	syl	Preus+sen
	pron	<1prcisN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Prussia}.
prevail	ety	C14: from Latin praeval*_ere to be superior in strength, from prae beyond+ val*_ere to be strong
prevail	1.
	syl	pre+vail
	pron	<pri1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over or against
	def	to prove superior; gain mastery.
	exam	1	skill will prevail.
prevail	2.
	syl	pre+vail
	pron	<pri1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or appear as the most important feature; be prevalent.
prevail	3.
	syl	pre+vail
	pron	<pri1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exist widely; be in force.
prevail	4.
	syl	pre+vail
	pron	<pri1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to succeed in persuading or inducing.
prevailer	sub
	head	prevail
	syl	pre+1vail+er
	pos	n.
prevailing	1.
	syl	pre+vail+ing
	pron	<pri1vAliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	generally accepted; wide?!spread.
	exam	1	the prevailing opinion.
prevailing	2.
	syl	pre+vail+ing
	pron	<pri1vAliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	most frequent or conspicuous; predominant.
	exam	1	the prevailing wind is from the north.
prevailingly	sub
	head	prevailing
	syl	pre+1vail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
prevalent	1.
	syl	prev:a+lent
	pron	<1prev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	widespread or current.
prevalent	2.
	syl	prev:a+lent
	pron	<1prev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	superior in force or power; predominant.
prevalence	sub
	head	prevalent
	or	prevalentness
	syl	prev:a+lence
	pos	n.
prevalentness	sub
	head	prevalent
	or	prevalence
	syl	prev:a+lent+ness
	pos	n.
prevalently	sub
	head	prevalent
	syl	prev:a+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
prevaricate	ety	C16: from Latin praev*_aric*_ar*_i to walk crookedly, from prae beyond+ v*_aricare to straddle the legs; compare Latin v*_arus bent
prevaricate	0.
	syl	pre+var:i+cate
	pron	<pri1v@ri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or act falsely or evasively with intent to deceive.
prevarication	sub
	head	prevaricate
	syl	pre+2var:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
prevaricator	sub
	head	prevaricate
	syl	pre+1var:i+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
prevenient	ety	C17: from Latin praeven*_ire to precede, #7prevent 
prevenient	0.
	syl	pre+ve+ni+ent
	pron	<pri1vEni*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming before; anticipating or preceding.
preveniently	sub
	head	prevenient
	syl	pre+1ve+ni+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
prevent	ety	C15: from Latin praeven*_ire, from prae before+ ven*_ire to come
prevent	1.
	syl	pre+vent
	pron	<pri1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep from happening, esp. by taking precautionary action.
prevent	2.
	syl	pre+vent
	pron	<pri1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to keep (someone from doing something); hinder; impede.
prevent	3.
	syl	pre+vent
	pron	<pri1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to interpose or act as a hindrance.
prevent	4.
	syl	pre+vent
	pron	<pri1vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to anticipate or precede.
preventable	sub
	head	prevent
	or	preventible
	syl	pre+1vent+a:ble
	pos	adj.
preventible	sub
	head	prevent
	or	preventable
	syl	pre+1vent+i:ble
	pos	adj.
preventably	sub
	head	prevent
	or	preventibly
	syl	pre+1vent+a:bly
	pos	adv.
preventibly	sub
	head	prevent
	or	preventably
	syl	pre+1vent+i:bly
	pos	adv.
preventer	1.
	syl	pre+vent+er
	pron	<pri1vent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that prevents.
preventer	2.
	syl	pre+vent+er
	pron	<pri1vent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rope or other piece of gear rigged to prevent a sail from gybing.
prevention	1.
	syl	pre+ven+tion
	pron	<pri1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preventing.
prevention	2.
	syl	pre+ven+tion
	pron	<pri1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hindrance, obstacle, or impediment.
preventative	alt
	head	preventive
	or	preventive
	syl	pre+ven+ta+tive
	pron	<pri1vent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
preventive	1.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or intended to prevent or hinder.
preventive	2.a.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to prevent disease; prophylactic.
preventive	2.b.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the branch of medicine concerned with prolonging life and prevent?!ing disease.
preventive	3.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Britain
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the customs and excise service or the coastguard.
preventive	4.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves to prevent or hinder.
preventive	5.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any drug or agent that tends to prevent or protect against disease.
preventive	6.
	or	preventative
	syl	pre+ven+tive
	pron	<pri1ventiv>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {contraceptive}.
preventively	sub
	head	preventive
	or	preventatively
	syl	pre+1ven+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
preventatively	sub
	head	preventive
	or	preventively
	syl	pre+1ven+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
preventiveness	sub
	head	preventive
	or	preventativeness
	syl	pre+1ven+tive+ness
	pos	n.
preventativeness	sub
	head	preventive
	or	preventiveness
	syl	pre+1ven+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Jacques	infl
	head	Pr'evert
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	pos	n.
Pr'evert	0.
	syl	Pr*'e:vert
	pron	French <prA1ve:r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1900, Parisian poet, satirist, and writer of film scripts, noted esp. for his song poems. He was a member of the surrealist group from 1925 to 1929.
prevue	alt
	head	preview
	or	preview
	syl	pre+vue
	pron	<1prEvju:>
	pos	n.
preview	1.
	or	prevue
	syl	pre+view
	pron	<1prEvju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an advance or preliminary view or sight.
preview	2.
	or	prevue
	syl	pre+view
	pron	<1prEvju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an advance showing before public presentation of a film, art exhibition, etc., usually before an invited audience of celebrities and journalists.
preview	3.
	or	prevue
	syl	pre+view
	pron	<1prEvju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to view in advance.
Andr'e	infl
	head	Previn
	syl	An:dr*'e
	pron	<1ondrA>
	pos	n.
Previn	0.
	syl	Pre:vin
	pron	<1previn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, U.S. orchestral conductor, born in Germany; living in Britain.
previous	ety	C17: from Latin praevius leading the way, from prae before+ via way
previous	1.
	syl	pre+vi+ous
	pron	<1prEvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	existing or coming before something else in time or position; prior.
previous	2.
	syl	pre+vi+ous
	pron	<1prEvi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	taking place or done too soon; premature.
previous to	3.
	head	previous
	syl	previous to.
	def	before; prior to.
previously	sub
	head	previous
	syl	pre+vi+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
previousness	sub
	head	previous
	syl	pre+vi+ous+ness
	pos	n.
previous question	1.
	syl	pre+vi+ous ques+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in the House of Commons
	def	a motion to drop the present topic under debate, put in order to prevent a vote.
previous question	2.
	syl	pre+vi+ous ques+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in the House of Lords and U.S. legislative bodies
	def	a motion to vote on a bill or other question without delay.
previous question	xref
	syl	pre+vi+ous ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See also {{closure} (sense 4)}.
previse	ety	C16: from Latin praevid*_ere to foresee, from prae before+ vid*_ere to see
previse	1.
	syl	pre+vise
	pron	<pri1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to predict or foresee.
previse	2.
	syl	pre+vise
	pron	<pri1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to notify in advance.
prevision	1.
	syl	pre+vi+sion
	pron	<pri1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act or power of foreseeing; prescience.
prevision	2.
	syl	pre+vi+sion
	pron	<pri1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a prophetic vision or prophecy.
prevocalic	0.
	syl	pre+vo+cal+ic
	pron	<2prEv*u1k@lik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a consonant
	def	coming immediately before a vowel.
prevocalically	sub
	head	prevocalic
	syl	pre+vo+1cal:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Pr'evost d'Exiles	0.
	syl	Pr*'e:vost d'Ex:iles
	qual	French
	def	prevo d$eg#!zil) {An@.toine Fran@.*,cois} (?~atwan fr?~a#!swa), known as 1697-1763, French novelist, noted for his romance (1731), which served as the basis for operas by Puccini and Massenet.
prey	ety	C13: from Old French preie, from Latin praeda booty; see #7predatory 
prey	1.
	syl	prey
	pron	<prA>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal hunted or captured by another for food.
prey	2.
	syl	prey
	pron	<prA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that becomes the victim of a hostile person, influence, etc.
bird	3.
	head	prey
	or	beast of prey
	syl	bird
	def	a bird or animal that preys on others for food.
prey	4.
	syl	prey
	pron	<prA>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {booty}.
prey	5.
	syl	prey
	pron	<prA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to hunt or seize food by killing other animals.
prey	6.
	syl	prey
	pron	<prA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to make a victim (of others), as by profiting at their expense.
prey	7.
	syl	prey
	pron	<prA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to exert a depressing or obsessive effect (on the mind, spirits, etc.); weigh heavily (upon).
preyer	sub
	head	prey
	syl	prey+er
	pos	n.
Priam	0.
	syl	Pri:am
	pron	<1prI*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the last king of Troy, killed@T at@T its@T fall.@T He@T was@T father by Hecuba of Hector, Paris, and Cassandra.
priapean	alt
	head	priapic
	or	priapic
	syl	pri:a+pe:an
	pron	<2prI*1pE*n>
	pos	adj.
priapic	1.
	or	priapean
	syl	pri+ap+ic
	pron	<prI1@pik>, <-1A->
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or relating to Priapus.
priapic	2.
	or	priapean
	syl	pri+ap+ic
	pron	<prI1@pik>, <-1A->
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {phallic}.
priapism	ety	C17: from Late Latin pri*_apismus, ultimately from Greek P#7riapus 
priapism	0.
	syl	pri:a+pism
	pron	<1prI*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	prolonged painful erection of the penis, caused by neurological disorders, obstruction of the penile blood vessels, etc.
Priapus	1.
	syl	Pri:a:pus
	pron	<prI1Ap*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical antiquity
	def	the god of the male procreative power and of gardens and vineyards.
Priapus	2.
	syl	Pri:a:pus
	pron	<prI1Ap*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	a representation of the penis.
Pribilof Islands	0.
	syl	Prib:i+lof Is+lands
	pron	<1pribil*f>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the Bering Sea, off SW Alaska, belonging to the U.S.: the breeding ground of the northern fur seal. Area: about 168 sq. km (65 sq. miles). Also called: {Fur Seal Islands}.
price	ety	C13 pris, from Old French, from Latin pretium price, value, wage
price	1.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum in money or goods for which anything is or may be bought or sold.
price	2.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the cost at which anything is obtained.
price	3.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the cost of bribing a person.
price	4.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money offered or given as a reward for a capture or killing.
price	5.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	value or worth, esp. high worth.
price	6.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Gambling.
	def	another word for {odds}.
at any price	7.
	head	price
	syl	at any price.
	def	whatever the price or cost.
at a price	8.
	head	price
	syl	at a price.
	def	at a high price.
beyond	9.
	head	price
	or	without price
	syl	beyond
	def	invaluable or priceless.
what price (something)	10.
	head	price
	syl	what price (something)
	def	?? what are the chances of (something) happening now?? {~}
price	11.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	to fix or establish the price of.
price	12.
	syl	price
	pron	<prIs>
	pos	n.
	def	to ascertain or discover the price of.
price out of the market	13.
	head	price
	syl	price out of the market.
	def	to charge so highly for as to prevent the sale, hire, etc., of.
pricer	sub
	head	price
	syl	pric+er
	pos	n.
Price Commission	0.
	syl	Price Com+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a commission established by the government in 1973 with authority to control prices as a measure against inflation.
price control	0.
	syl	price con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	the establishment and maintenance of maximum price levels for basic goods and services by a government, esp. during periods of war or inflation.
price discrimination	0.
	syl	price dis+crim:i+na+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the setting of different prices to be charged to different consumers or in different markets for the same goods or services.
price-fixing	1.
	syl	price-fix:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the setting of prices by agreement among producers and distributors.
price-fixing	2.
	syl	price-fix:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {price control} or {resale price maintenance}.
priceless	1.
	syl	price+less
	pron	<1prIslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	of inestimable worth; beyond valuation; invaluable.
priceless	2.
	syl	price+less
	pron	<1prIslis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely amusing or ri?!diculous.
pricelessly	sub
	head	priceless
	syl	price+less+ly
	pos	adv.
pricelessness	sub
	head	priceless
	syl	price+less+ness
	pos	n.
price ring	0.
	syl	price ring
	pos	n.
	def	a group of traders formed to maintain the prices of their goods.
price support	0.
	syl	price sup+port
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	government maintenance of specified price levels at a minimum above market equilibrium by subsidy or by purchase of the market surplus at the guaranteed levels.
price war	0.
	syl	price war
	pos	n.
	def	a period of intense competition among enterprises, esp. retail enterprises, in the same market, characterized by repeated price reductions rather than advertising, brand promotion, etc.
pricy	alt
	head	pricey
	or	pricey
	syl	pric:y
	pron	<1prIsi>
	pos	adj.
pricier	infl
	head	pricey
	syl	pric:i+er
	pos	adj.
priciest	infl
	head	pricey
	syl	pric:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pricey	0.
	or	pricy
	syl	price:y
	pron	<1prIsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	an informal word for {expensive}.
prick	ety	Old English prica point, puncture; related to Dutch prik, Icelandic prik short stick, Swedish prick point, stick
prick	1.a.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (a small hole) in (something) by piercing lightly with a sharp point.
prick	1.b.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to wound in this manner.
prick	2.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cause or have a piercing or stinging sensation.
prick	3.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to feel a sharp emotional pain.
	exam	1	knowl?!edge of such poverty pricked his conscience.
prick	4.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to puncture or pierce something.
prick	5.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mark, delineate, or outline by dots or punctures.
prick	6.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to rise or raise erect; point.
	exam	1	the dog pricked his ears up at his master's call.
prick	7.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	 usually foll. by out or off
	def	to transplant (seedlings) into a larger container.
prick	8.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Navigation.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to measure or trace (a course, distance, etc.) on a chart with dividers.
prick	9.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to rouse or impel; urge on.
prick	10.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to ride fast on horseback; spur a horse on.
prick up one's ears	11.
	head	prick
	syl	prick up one's ears.
	def	to listen closely and attentively.
prick	12.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of pricking or the condition or sensation of being pricked.
prick	13.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a mark made by a sharp point; puncture.
prick	14.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a sharp emotional pain resembling the physical pain caused by being pricked.
	exam	1	a prick of conscience.
prick	15.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a taboo slang word for {penis}.
prick	16.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang, derogatory.
	def	an obnoxious or despicable person.
prick	17.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an instrument or weapon with a sharp point, such as a thorn, goad, bee sting, etc.
prick	18.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the footprint or track of an animal, esp. a hare.
prick	19.
	syl	prick
	pron	<prik>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a small mark caused by pricking a surface; dot; point.
kick against the pricks	20.
	head	prick
	syl	kick against the pricks.
	def	to hurt oneself by struggling against something in vain.
pricker	1.
	syl	prick+er
	pron	<1prik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pricks.
pricker	2.
	syl	prick+er
	pron	<1prik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a thorn; prickle.
pricket	ety	C14 priket, from prik #7prick 
pricket	1.
	syl	prick+et
	pron	<1prikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a male deer in the second year of life having unbranched antlers.
pricket	2.
	syl	prick+et
	pron	<1prikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp metal spike on which to stick a candle.
pricket	3.
	syl	prick+et
	pron	<1prikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a candlestick having such a spike.
prickle	ety	Old English pricel; related to Middle Low German prekel, German Prickel 
prickle	1.
	syl	prick+le
	pron	<1prikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a pointed process arising from the outer layer of a stem, leaf, etc., and containing no woody or conducting tissue. Compare {{thorn} (sense 1)}.
prickle	2.
	syl	prick+le
	pron	<1prikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pricking or stinging sensation.
prickle	3.
	syl	prick+le
	pron	<1prikL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel a stinging sensation.
prickle	4.
	syl	prick+le
	pron	<1prikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prick, as with a thorn.
pricklier	infl
	head	prickly
	syl	prick+li+er
	pos	adj.
prickliest	infl
	head	prickly
	syl	prick+li+est.
	pos	adj.
prickly	1.
	syl	prick+ly
	pron	<1prikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or covered with prickles.
prickly	2.
	syl	prick+ly
	pron	<1prikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	stinging or tingling.
prickly	3.
	syl	prick+ly
	pron	<1prikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	bad-tempered or irritable.
prickly	4.
	syl	prick+ly
	pron	<1prikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of difficulties; knotty.
	exam	1	a prickly problem.
prickliness	sub
	head	prickly
	syl	prick+li+ness
	pos	n.
prickly ash	0.
	syl	prick+ly ash
	pos	n.
	def	a North American rutaceous shrub or small tree, having prickly branches, feathery aromatic leaves, and bark used as a remedy for toothache. Also called: {toothache tree}.
prickly heat	0.
	syl	prick+ly heat
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {miliaria}.
prickly pear	1.
	syl	prick+ly pear
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical cacti of the genus having flattened or cylindrical spiny joints and oval fruit that is edible in some species. See also {cholla, {nopal} (sense 2)}.
prickly pear	2.
	syl	prick+ly pear
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
prickly poppy	0.
	syl	prick+ly pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	an annual papaveraceous plant, of tropical America, having prickly stems and leaves and large yellow or white flowers.
prick song	0.a.
	syl	prick song
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a piece of written vocal music.
prick song	0.b.
	syl	prick song
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	vocal music sung from a copy.
pride	ety	Old English pr*_yda; related to Latin prodesse to be useful, Old Norse pr*_uthr stately; see #7proud 
pride	1.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of honour and self-respect; a sense of personal worth.
pride	2.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive self-esteem; conceit.
pride	3.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of pride.
pride	4.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	satisfaction or pleasure taken in one's own or another's success, achievements, etc. (esp. in the phrase {take (a) pride in}) .
pride	5.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	the better or most superior part of something; flower.
pride	6.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	the most flourishing time.
pride	7.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	a group (of lions).
pride	8.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	the mettle of a horse; courage; spirit.
pride	9.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sexual desire, esp. in a female animal.
pride	10.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	display, pomp, or splendour.
pride of place	11.
	head	pride
	syl	pride of place.
	def	the most important position.
pride	12.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to take pride in (oneself) for.
pride	13.
	syl	pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to glory or revel (in).
prideful	sub
	head	pride
	syl	pride+ful
	pos	adj.
pridefully	sub
	head	pride
	syl	pride+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
Thomas	infl
	head	Pride
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Pride	0.
	syl	Pride
	pron	<prId>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1658, English soldier on the Parliamentary side during the Civil War. He expelled members of the Long Parliament hostile to the army ({Pride's Purge}, 1648) and signed Charles I's death warrant.
prie-dieu	ety	C18: from French, from prier to pray+ Dieu God
prie-dieu	0.
	syl	prie-dieu
	pron	<prE1djR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture consisting of a low surface for kneeling upon and a narrow front surmounted by a rest for the elbows or for books, for use when praying.
pryer	alt
	head	prier
	or	prier
	syl	pry+er
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
prier	0.
	or	pryer
	syl	pri+er
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pries.
priest	ety	Old English pr*_eost, apparently from #7presbyter ; related to Old High German pr*_ester, Old French prestre  &- #!priest+@!like adj.
priestess	alt
	head	priest
	or	priest
	syl	priest+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
priest	1.
	or	priestess
	syl	priest
	pron	<prEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a person ordained to act as a mediator between God and man in administering the sacraments, preaching, blessing, guiding, etc.
priest	2.
	or	priestess
	syl	priest
	pron	<prEst>
	pos	n.
	usage	in episcopal Churches
	def	a minister in the second grade of the hierarchy of holy orders, ranking below a bishop but above a deacon.
priest	3.
	or	priestess
	syl	priest
	pron	<prEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a minister of any religion.
priest	4.
	or	priestess
	syl	priest
	pron	<prEst>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who offers sacrifice on behalf of the people and performs other religious ceremonies.
priest	5.
	or	priestess
	syl	priest
	pron	<prEst>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of fancy pigeon having a bald pate with a crest or peak at the back of the head. {~}
priest	6.
	or	priestess
	syl	priest
	pron	<prEst>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a priest; ordain.
priestcraft	1.
	syl	priest+craft
	pron	<1prEst2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the art and skills involved in the work of a priest.
priestcraft	2.
	syl	priest+craft
	pron	<1prEst2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	the influence of priests upon politics or the use by them of secular power.
priest's hole	alt
	head	priest-hole
	or	priest-hole
	syl	priest's hole
	pos	n.
priest-hole	0.
	or	priest's hole
	syl	priest-hole
	pos	n.
	def	a secret chamber in certain houses in England, built as a hiding place for Roman Catholic priests when they were proscribed in the 16th and 17th centuries.
priesthood	1.
	syl	priest+hood
	pron	<1prEst2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, order, or office of a priest.
priesthood	2.
	syl	priest+hood
	pron	<1prEst2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	priests collectively.
J (ohn) B (oynton) 	1.
	head	Priestley
	syl	J (ohn) B (oynton) .
	def	born 1894, English author. His works include the novels (1929) and (1930) and the comedy (1933).
Joseph	2.
	head	Priestley
	syl	Jo:seph.
	def	1733-1804, English chemist, political theorist, and clergyman, in the U.S. from 1794. He discovered oxygen (1774) independently of Scheele and isolated and described many other gases.
priestlier	infl
	head	priestly
	syl	priest+li+er
	pos	adj.
priestliest	infl
	head	priestly
	syl	priest+li+est.
	pos	adj.
priestly	0.
	syl	priest+ly
	pron	<1prEstli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a priest.
priestliness	sub
	head	priestly
	syl	priest+li+ness
	pos	n.
priest-ridden	0.
	syl	priest-rid:den
	pos	adj.
	def	dominated or governed by or excessively under the influence of priests.
prig	ety	C18: of unknown origin
prig	H1.0.
	syl	prig
	pron	<prig>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is smugly self-righteous and narrow-minded.
priggery	sub
	head	prig
	or	priggishness
	syl	prig+ger:y
	pos	n.
priggishness	sub
	head	prig
	or	priggery
	syl	prig+gish+ness
	pos	n.
priggish	sub
	head	prig
	syl	prig+gish
	pos	adj.
priggishly	sub
	head	prig
	syl	prig+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
priggism	sub
	head	prig
	syl	prig+gism
	pos	n.
prig	ety	C16: of unknown origin
prigs	infl
	head	prig
	syl	prigs
	pos	vb.
prigging	infl
	head	prig
	syl	prig+ging
	pos	vb.
prigged	infl
	head	prig
	syl	prigged.
	pos	vb.
prig	H2.1.
	syl	prig
	pron	<prig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	another word for {steal}.
prig	H2.2.
	syl	prig
	pron	<prig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	another word for {thief}.
prill	ety	C18: originally a Cornish copper-mining term, of obscure origin
prill	1.
	syl	prill
	pron	<pril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a material) into a granular free-flowing form.
prill	2.
	syl	prill
	pron	<pril>
	pos	n.
	def	prilled material.
prim	ety	C18: of unknown origin
primmer	infl
	head	prim
	syl	prim+mer
	pos	adj.
primmest	infl
	head	prim
	syl	prim+mest.
	pos	adj.
prim	1.
	syl	prim
	pos	adj.
	def	affectedly proper, precise, or formal. {~} {prims, prim+ming, primmed}.
prim	2.
	syl	prim
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make prim.
prim	3.
	syl	prim
	pos	adj.
	def	to purse (the mouth) primly or (of the mouth) to be so pursed.
primly	sub
	head	prim
	syl	prim+ly
	pos	adv.
primness	sub
	head	prim
	syl	prim+ness
	pos	n.
prim	1.
	syl	prim.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	primary.
prim	2.
	syl	prim.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	primitive.
prima ballerina	ety	from Italian, literally: first ballerina
prima ballerina	0.
	syl	pri+ma bal+le:ri+na
	pron	<1prEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leading female ballet dancer.
primacy	1.
	syl	pri+ma+cy:
	pron	<1prIm*si)@T>, <n.,@T> <pl.@T> <+cies>
	def	the state of being first in rank, grade, etc.
primacy	2.
	syl	pri+ma+cy:
	pron	<1prIm*si)@T>, <n.,@T> <pl.@T> <+cies>
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	the office, rank, or jurisdiction of a primate or senior bishop or (in the Roman Catholic Church) the pope.
prima donna	ety	C19: from Italian: first lady
prima donnas	infl
	head	prima donna
	syl	pri+ma don+nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prima donna	1.
	syl	pri+ma don+na
	pron	<1prEm*> <1don*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female operatic star; diva.
prima donna	2.
	syl	pri+ma don+na
	pron	<1prEm*> <1don*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a temperamental person.
prima facie	ety	C15: from Latin, from pr*_imus first+ faci*_es #7face 
prima facie	0.
	syl	pri+ma fa+cie
	pron	<1prIm*> <1fASi>
	def	at first sight; as it seems at first.
prima-facie evidence	0.
	syl	pri:ma-fa:cie ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	evidence that is sufficient to establish a fact or to raise a presumption of the truth of a fact unless controverted.
primal	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin pr*_im*_alis, from Latin pr*_imus first
primal	1.
	syl	pri+mal
	pron	<1prIm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	first or original.
primal	2.
	syl	pri+mal
	pron	<1prIm*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	chief or most important.
primaquine	ety	C20: from prima-, from Latin pr*_imus first+#7quin (#7olin) #7e 
primaquine	0.
	syl	pri+ma+quine
	pron	<1prIm*2kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic drug used in the treatment of malaria. Formula: C\1\5H\2\1N\3O.
primarily	1.
	syl	pri+mar:i+ly
	pron	<1prIm*r*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	principally; chiefly; mainly.
primarily	2.
	syl	pri+mar:i+ly
	pron	<1prIm*r*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at first; originally.
primary	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_im*_arius of the first rank, principal, from pr*_imus first
primary	1.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	first in importance, degree, rank, etc.
primary	2.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	first in position or time, as in a series.
primary	3.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	fundamental; basic.
primary	4.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the first stage; elementary.
primary	5.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to the education of children up to the age of 11.
primary	6.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the flight feathers of a bird's wing
	def	growing from the manus.
primary	7.a.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the part of an electric circuit, such as a transformer or induction coil, in which a changing current induces a current in a neighbouring circuit.
	exam	1	a primary coil.
primary	7.b.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a current
	def	flowing in such a circuit. Compare {secondary}.
primary	8.a.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a product
	def	consisting of a natural raw material; un?!manufactured.
primary	8.b.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of production or industry
	def	involving the extraction or winning of such products. Agriculture, fishing, forestry, hunting, and mining are primary industries. Compare {{secondary} (sense 7)}, {{tertiary} (sense 2)}.
primary	9.a.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	having a functional group attached to a carbon atom that is attached to at least two hydrogen atoms.
primary	9.b.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an amine
	def	having only one organic group attached to the nitrogen atom; containing the group NH\2.
primary	9.c.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a salt
	def	derived from a tribasic acid by replacement of one acidic hydrogen atom with a metal atom or electropositive group.
primary	10.a.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from a word that is not a derivation but the ultimate form itself. is a primary derivative of
primary	10.b.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of Latin, Greek, or Sanskrit tenses
	def	referring to present or future time. Compare {{historic} (sense 3)}.
primary	11.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology, obsolete.
	def	relating to the Palaeozoic or earlier eras.
primaries	infl
	head	primary
	syl	pri+ma+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primary	12.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is first in rank, occurrence, etc.
primary	13.a.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary election in which the voters of a state or region choose a party's convention delegates, nominees for office, etc. See also {closed primary, direct primary, open primary}.
primary	13.b.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a local meeting of voters registered with one party to nominate candidates, select convention delegates, etc. Full name: {pri?!mary election}.
primary	14.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	See {primary colour}.
primary	15.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the flight feathers growing from the manus of a bird's wing.
primary	16.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a primary coil, winding, inductance, or current in an electric circuit.
primary	17.
	syl	pri+ma+ry
	pron	<1prIm*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a celestial body around which one or more specified secondary bodies orbit.
	exam	1	the sun is the primary of the earth.
stress	alt
	head	primary accent
	or	primary accent
	syl	stress
	pos	n.
primary accent	0.
	or	stress
	syl	pri+ma+ry ac+cent
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the strongest accent in a word or breath group, as that on the first syllable of Compare {secondary accent}.
primary cell	0.
	syl	pri+ma+ry cell
	pos	n.
	def	an electric cell that generates an electromotive force by the direct and usually irreversible conversion of chemical energy into electrical energy. It cannot be re?!charged efficiently by an electric current. Also called: {voltaic cell}. Compare {secondary cell}.
primary colour	1.
	syl	pri+ma+ry col+our
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {additive primary}. any of the colours red, green, or blue. An equal mixture of the three gives white light.
primary colour	2.
	syl	pri+ma+ry col+our
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {subtractive primary}. any one of the colours magenta, yellow, or cyan. An equal mixture of the three produces a black pigment.
primary colour	3.
	syl	pri+ma+ry col+our
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {psychological primary}. any one of the colours red, yellow, green, blue, black, or white. Any colour can be regarded as formed from a mixture of two or more of these. {~} See also {secondary colour, complementary colour}.
primary election	0.
	syl	pri+ma+ry e:lec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	See {{primary} (sense 13)}.
primary processes	0.
	syl	pri+ma+ry pro+cess:es
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	unconscious, irrational thought processes, such as condensation or displacement, governed by the pleasure principle. Compare {secondary processes}.
primary school	1.
	syl	pri+ma+ry school
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a school for children below the age of 11. It is usually divided into an infant and a junior section.
primary school	2.
	syl	pri+ma+ry school
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a school equivalent to the first three or four grades of elementary school, sometimes including a kindergarten.
primary stress	0.
	syl	pri+ma+ry stress
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another term for {primary accent}.
primate	ety	C18: from New Latin primates, plural of pr*_im*_as principal, from pr*_imus first &- pri+ma+tial (pra$I#!me$I#s$$l) adj.
primate	H1.1.
	syl	pri+mate
	pron	<1prImAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any placental mammal of the order typically having flexible hands and feet with opposable first digits, good eyesight, and, in the higher apes, a highly developed brain: includes lemurs, lorises, monkeys, apes, and man. {~}
primate	H1.2.
	syl	pri+mate
	pron	<1prImAt>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
primate	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin pr*_im*_as principal, from pr*_imus first
primate	H2.1.
	syl	pri+mate
	pron	<1prImAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {archbishop}.
Primate of all England	2.
	head	primate
	syl	Primate of all England.
	def	the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Primate of England	3.
	head	primate
	syl	Primate of England.
	def	Archbishop of York.
primatology	0.
	syl	pri+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2prIm*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology that is concerned with the study of primates.
prime	ety	(adj.) C14: from Latin pr*_imus first; (n.) C13: from Latin pr*_ima (hora) the first (hour); (vb.) C16: of uncertain origin, probably connected with n.
prime	1.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	first in quality or value; first-rate.
prime	2.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	fundamental; original.
prime	3.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenomi?!nal
	def	first in importance, authority, etc.; chief.
prime	4.a.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no factors except itself or one.
	exam	1	x%2+x+3 is a prime polynomial.
prime	4.b.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	having no common factors (with).
	exam	1	20 is prime to 21.
prime	5.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	having the best credit rating.
	exam	1	prime investments.
prime	6.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the time when a thing is at its best.
prime	7.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of power, vigour, etc., usually following youth (esp. in the phrase {the prime of life) }.
prime	8.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the beginning of something, such as the spring.
prime	9.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	short for {prime number}.
prime	10.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a semantically indivisible element; minimal component of the sense of a word.
prime	11.a.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	def	unison.
prime	11.b.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the tonic of a scale.
prime	12.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the second of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, originally fixed for the first hour of the day, at sunrise.
prime	13.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the first of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
prime	14.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare (something); make ready.
prime	15.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a primer, such as paint or size, to (a surface).
prime	16.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill (a pump) with its working fluid before starting, in order to improve the sealing of the pump elements and to expel air from it before starting.
prime	17.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the quantity of fuel in the float chamber of (a carburettor) in order to facilitate the starting of an engine.
prime	18.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert a primer into (a gun, mine, charge, etc.) preparatory to detonation or firing.
prime	19.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a steam engine or boiler
	def	to operate with or produce steam mixed with large amounts of water.
prime	20.
	syl	prime
	pron	<prIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with facts, information, etc., beforehand; brief.
primely	sub
	head	prime
	syl	prime+ly
	pos	adv.
primeness	sub
	head	prime
	syl	prime+ness
	pos	n.
prime cost	0.
	syl	prime cost
	pos	n.
	def	the portion of the cost of a commodity that varies directly with the amount of it produced, principally comprising materials and labour. Also called: {variable cost}. Compare {overheads}.
prime meridian	0.
	syl	prime me+rid+i:an
	pos	n.
	def	the 0?% meridian from which the other meridians or lines of longitude are calculated, usually taken to pass through Greenwich.
prime minister	1.
	syl	prime min+is+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a parliamentary government.
prime minister	2.
	syl	prime min+is+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the chief minister of a sovereign or a state. &- {prime min+is+ter+ship} {prime min+is+try}
prime mover	1.
	syl	prime mov+er
	pos	n.
	def	the original or primary force behind an idea, enterprise, etc.
prime mover	2.a.
	syl	prime mov+er
	pos	n.
	def	the source of power, such as fuel, wind, electricity, etc., for a machine.
prime mover	2.b.
	syl	prime mov+er
	pos	n.
	def	the means of extracting power from such a source, such as a steam engine, electric motor, etc.
prime mover	3.
	syl	prime mov+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Aristotle
	def	that which is the cause of all movement.
Prime Mover	0.
	syl	Prime Mov+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	God, esp. when considered as a first cause.
prime number	0.
	syl	prime num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an integer that cannot be factorized into other integers but is only divisible by itself or 1, such as 2, 3, 7, and 11. Sometimes shortened to {prime}. Compare {composite number}.
primer	ety	C14: via Anglo-Norman from Medieval Latin prim*_arius (liber) a first (book), from Latin pr*_im*_arius #7primary 
primer	H1.1.
	syl	pri+mer
	pron	<1prIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	an introductory text, such as a school textbook.
primer	H1.2.
	syl	pri+mer
	pron	<1prIm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	See {long primer, great primer}.
primer	ety	C15: see #7prime (vb.)
primer	H2.1.
	syl	prim+er
	pron	<1prIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that primes.
primer	H2.2.
	syl	prim+er
	pron	<1prIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a tube containing explosive, for detonating the main charge in a gun, mine, etc.
primer	H2.3.
	syl	prim+er
	pron	<1prIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as paint, applied to a surface as a base, sealer, etc. Also called (for senses 2, 3): {priming}.
prime rate	0.
	syl	prime rate
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest commercial interest rate charged by a bank at a particular time.
primero	ety	C16: from Spanish primera card game, from primero first, from Latin pr*_im*_arius chief
primero	0.
	syl	pri+mer:o
	pron	<pri1me*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a 16th- and 17th-century card game.
prime time	0.
	syl	prime time
	pos	n.
	def	the peak viewing time on television, for which advertising rates are the highest.
primeval	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_imaevus youthful, from pr*_imus first+ aevum age
primaeval	alt
	head	primeval
	or	primeval
	syl	pri+mae+val
	pron	<prI1mEvL>
	pos	adj.
primeval	0.
	or	primaeval
	syl	pri+me:val
	pron	<prI1mEvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to the first age or ages, esp. of the world.
primevally	sub
	head	primeval
	or	primaevally
	syl	pri+1me:val+ly
	pos	adv.
primaevally	sub
	head	primeval
	or	primevally
	syl	pri+1mae+val+ly
	pos	adv.
prime vertical	0.
	syl	prime ver+ti+cal
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the great circle passing through the observer's zenith and meeting the horizon due east and west.
primigravida	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin prima first+ gravida #7gravid (woman)
primigravidas	infl
	head	primigravida
	or	primigravidae
	syl	prim:i+grav:i+das
	pron	<-2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primigravidae	infl
	head	primigravida
	or	primigravidas
	syl	prim:i+grav:i+dae
	pron	<-2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primigravida	0.
	syl	prim:i+grav:i+da
	pron	<2prImi1gr@vid*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obstetrics.
	def	a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
primine	ety	C19: via French from Latin pr*_imus first
primine	0.
	syl	pri+mine
	pron	<1prImin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the integument surrounding an ovule or the outer of two such integuments. Compare {secundine}.
priming	1.
	syl	prim+ing
	pron	<1prImiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to prime.
priming	2.
	syl	prim+ing
	pron	<1prImiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, used to ignite an explosive charge.
primipara	ety	C19: from Latin, from pr*_imus first+ parere to bring forth
primiparas	infl
	head	primipara
	or	primiparae
	syl	pri+mip:a+ras
	pron	<-2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primiparae	infl
	head	primipara
	or	primiparas
	syl	pri+mip:a+rae
	pron	<-2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primipara	0.
	syl	pri+mip:a+ra
	pron	<prI1mip*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obstetrics.
	def	a woman who has borne only one child. Also written: {Para I}.
primiparity	sub
	head	primipara
	syl	prim:i+par+i:ty
	pron	<2primi1p@riti>
	pos	n.
primiparous	sub
	head	primipara
	syl	pri+1mip:a+rous
	pos	adj.
primitive	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_imit*_ivus earliest of its kind, primitive, from pr*_imus first
primitive	1.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to the first or beginning; original.
primitive	2.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of an early state, esp. in being crude or uncivilized.
	exam	1	a primitive dwelling.
primitive	3.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	denoting or relating to a preliterate and nonindustrial social system.
primitive	4.a.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling an early stage in the evolutionary development of a particular group of organisms.
	exam	1	primitive amphibians.
primitive	4.b.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {primordial} (sense 3).
primitive	5.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing the characteristics of primitive painters; untrained, childlike, or naive.
primitive	6.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting rocks formed in or before the Palaeozoic era.
primitive	7.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word from which another word is derived, as for example from which is derived.
primitive	8.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Protestant theol.
	def	of, relating to, or associated with a minority group that breaks away from a sect, denomination, or Church in order to return to what is regarded as the original simplicity of the Gospels.
primitive	9.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive person or thing.
primitive	10.a.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist whose work does not conform to traditional, academic, or avant-garde standards of Western painting, such as a painter from an African or Oceanic civilization.
primitive	10.b.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a painter of the pre-Renaissance era in European painting.
primitive	10.c.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a painter of any era, whose work appears childlike or untrained. Also called (for a., c.): {naive}.
primitive	11.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a work by such an artist.
primitive	12.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a word from which another word is derived.
primitive	13.
	syl	prim:i+tive
	pron	<1primitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a curve, function, or other form from which another is derived.
primitively	sub
	head	primitive
	syl	prim:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
primitiveness	sub
	head	primitive
	syl	prim:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
primitivism	1.
	syl	prim:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1primiti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being primitive.
primitivism	2.
	syl	prim:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1primiti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the notion that the value of primitive cultures is superior to that of the modern world.
primitivism	3.
	syl	prim:i+tiv+ism
	pron	<1primiti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, characteristics, etc., of primitive art and artists.
primitivist	sub
	head	primitivism
	syl	prim:i+tiv+ist
	pos	n. adj.
primitivistic	sub
	head	primitivism
	syl	prim:i+tiv+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
primo	ety	Italian: first, from Latin pr*_imus 
primos	infl
	head	primo
	or	primi
	syl	pri+mos
	pron	<-mi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primi	infl
	head	primo
	or	primos
	syl	pri+mi
	pron	<-mi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primo	0.
	syl	pri+mo
	pron	<1prEm*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the upper or right-hand part in a piano duet. Compare {secondo}.
Jos'e Antonio	1.
	head	Primo de Rivera
	syl	Jo:s*'e An:to:nio
	pron	<$xo1sA> <an1tonjo>
	def	1903-36, Spanish politician; found?!ed Falangism.
Primo de Rivera	2.
	syl	Pri:mo de Ri:ve:ra
	pron	Spanish <1primo> <DA> <ri1$BAra>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Mi@.guel} (mi#!$Gel). 1870-1930, Spanish general; dictator of Spain (1923-30).
primogenitor	ety	C17: altera?!tion of #7progenitor after #7primogeniture 
primogenitor	1.
	syl	pri+mo+gen:i+tor
	pron	<2prIm*u1Jenit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a forefather; ances?!tor.
primogenitor	2.
	syl	pri+mo+gen:i+tor
	pron	<2prIm*u1Jenit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an earliest parent or ancestor, as of a race.
primogeniture	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin pr*_im*_ogenit*_ura birth of a first child, from Latin pr*_im*_o at first+Late Latin genit*_ura a birth
primogeniture	1.
	syl	pri+mo+gen:i+ture
	pron	<2prIm*u1JeniC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a first-born.
primogeniture	2.
	syl	pri+mo+gen:i+ture
	pron	<2prIm*u1JeniC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right of an eldest son to succeed to the estate of his ancestor to the exclusion of all others. Compare {ultimogeniture}.
primogenitary	sub
	head	primogeniture
	syl	pri+mo+gen:i+tar:y
	pron	<2prIm*u1Jenit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
primordial	ety	C14: from Late Latin pr*_im*_ordi*_alis original, from Latin pr*_imus first+ *_ord*_ir*_i to begin &- pri+@!mor+di+#!al+i@.ty n.
primordial	1.
	syl	pri+mor+di:al
	pron	<prI1mc:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing at or from the beginning; earliest; primeval.
primordial	2.
	syl	pri+mor+di:al
	pron	<prI1mc:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting an origin; fundamental.
primordial	3.
	syl	pri+mor+di:al
	pron	<prI1mc:di*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to an early stage of development.
	exam	1	primordial germ cells.
primordial	4.
	syl	pri+mor+di:al
	pron	<prI1mc:di*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an elementary or basic principle.
primordially	sub
	head	primordial
	syl	pri+1mor+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
primordia	infl
	head	primordium
	syl	pri+mor+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
primordium	0.
	syl	pri+mor+di:um
	pron	<prI1mc:di*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an organ or part in the earliest stage of development.
primp	ety	C19: probably from #7prim 
primp	0.
	syl	primp
	pron	<primp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress (oneself), esp. in fine clothes; prink.
primrose	ety	C15: from Old French primerose, from Medieval Latin pr*_ima rosa first rose
primrose	1.
	syl	prim+rose
	pron	<1prim2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate primulaceous plants of the genus esp. of Europe, which has pale yellow flowers.
primrose	2.
	syl	prim+rose
	pron	<1prim2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {evening primrose}.
primrose	3.
	syl	prim+rose
	pron	<1prim2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {primrose yellow}. a light to moderate yellow, sometimes with a greenish tinge. {~}
primrose	4.
	syl	prim+rose
	pron	<1prim2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or abounding in primroses.
primrose	5.
	syl	prim+rose
	pron	<1prim2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	of the colour primrose.
primrose	6.
	syl	prim+rose
	pron	<1prim2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	pleasant or gay.
primrose path	0.
	syl	prim+rose path
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	a pleasurable way of life.
primula	ety	C18: New Latin, from Medieval Latin pr*_imula (v*_eris) little first one (of the spring)
primula	0.
	syl	prim:u+la
	pron	<1primjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any primulaceous plant of the N temperate genus having white, yellow, pink, or purple funnel-shaped flowers with five spreading petals: includes the primrose, oxlip, cowslip, and polyanthus.
primulaceous	0.
	syl	prim:u+la+ceous
	pron	<2primju1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of plants having funnel-shaped or bell-shaped flowers: includes primrose, moneywort, pimpernel, and loosestrife.
primum mobile	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin: first moving (thing)
primum mobile	1.
	syl	pri+mum mo+bi+le
	pron	Latin. <1prImum> <1m*ubili>
	pos	n.
	def	a prime mover.
primum mobile	2.
	syl	pri+mum mo+bi+le
	pron	Latin. <1prImum> <1m*ubili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the outermost empty sphere, in the Ptolemaic system that was thought to revolve around the earth from east to west in 24 hours carrying with it the inner spheres of the planets, sun, moon, and fixed stars.
primus	ety	from Latin: first
primus	0.
	syl	pri+mus
	pron	<1prIm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scottish Episcopal Church.
	def	the presiding bishop in the Synod.
Primus	0.
	syl	Pri+mus
	pron	<1prIm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a portable paraffin cooking stove, used esp. by campers. Also called: {Primus stove}.
primus inter pares	0.
	syl	pri+mus in+ter pa+res
	pron	Latin. <1prIm*s> <int*> <1pa:riz>
	def	first among equals.
prin	1.
	syl	prin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	principal.
prin	2.
	syl	prin.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	principle.
prince	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin princeps first man, ruler, chief &- #!prince+@!like adj.
prince	1.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a son of the sovereign or of one of the sovereign's sons.
prince	2.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonreigning male member of a sovereign family.
prince	3.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	def	the monarch of a small territory, such as Monaco, usually called a principality, that was at some time subordinate to an emperor or king.
prince	4.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	def	any sovereign; mon?!arch.
prince	5.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	def	a nobleman in various countries, such as Italy and Germany.
prince	6.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an outstanding member of a specified group.
	exam	1	a merchant prince.
prince	7.
	syl	prince
	pron	<prins>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a generous and charming man.
Prince Albert	0.
	syl	Prince Al:bert
	pos	n.
	def	a man's double-breasted frock coat worn esp. in the early 20th century.
prince consort	0.
	syl	prince con+sort
	pos	n.
	def	the husband of a female sovereign, who is himself a prince.
princedom	1.
	syl	prince+dom
	pron	<1prinsd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dignity, rank, or position of a prince.
princedom	2.
	syl	prince+dom
	pron	<1prinsd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a land ruled by a prince; principality.
Prince Edward Island	0.
	syl	Prince Ed:ward Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence that constitutes the smallest Canadian province. Capital: Charlottetown. Pop.: 118229 (1976). Area: 5656 sq. km (2184 sq. miles).
princeling	1.
	syl	prince+ling
	pron	<1prinsliG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {princekin}. a young prince.
princeling	2.
	syl	prince+ling
	pron	<1prinsliG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {princelet}. the ruler of an insignificant territory; petty or minor prince.
princelier	infl
	head	princely
	syl	prince+li+er
	pos	adj.
princeliest	infl
	head	princely
	syl	prince+li+est.
	pos	adj.
princely	1.
	syl	prince+ly
	pron	<1prinsli>
	pos	adj.
	def	generous or lavish.
princely	2.
	syl	prince+ly
	pron	<1prinsli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or characteristic of a prince.
princely	3.
	syl	prince+ly
	pron	<1prinsli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a princely manner.
princeliness	sub
	head	princely
	syl	prince+li+ness
	pos	n.
Prince of Darkness	0.
	syl	Prince of Dark+ness
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Satan}.
Prince of Peace	0.
	syl	Prince of Peace
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the future Messiah (Isaiah 9:6): held by most Christians to be Christ.
Prince of Wales	0.
	syl	Prince of Wales
	def	%1 the eldest son and heir apparent of the British sovereign.
Prince of Wales	0.
	syl	Prince of Wales
	def	%2 {Cape}. a cape in W Alaska, on the Bering Strait opposite the coast of the extreme NE Soviet Union: the westernmost point of North America.
Prince of Wales Island	1.
	syl	Prince of Wales Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in N Canada, in the Northwest Territories. Area: about 36000 sq. km (14000 sq. miles).
Prince of Wales Island	2.
	syl	Prince of Wales Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in SE Alaska, the largest island in the Alexander Archipelago. Area: about 4000 sq. km (1500 sq. miles).
Prince of Wales Island	3.
	syl	Prince of Wales Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in NE Australia, in N Queensland in the Torres Strait.
Prince of Wales Island	4.
	syl	Prince of Wales Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until about 1867) of the island of {Penang}.
prince regent	0.
	syl	prince re+gent
	pos	n.
	def	a prince who acts as regent during the minority, disability, or absence of the legal sovereign.
Prince Regent	0.
	syl	Prince Re+gent
	pos	n.
	def	George IV as regent of Great Britain and Ireland during the insanity of his father (1811-20).
prince royal	0.
	syl	prince roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	the eldest son of a monarch.
Prince Rupert	0.
	syl	Prince Ru:pert
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Canada, on the coast of British Columbia: one of the W termini of the Canadian National transcontinental railway. Pop.: 15747 (1971).
prince's-feather	1.
	syl	prince's-feath:er
	pos	n.
	def	an amaranthaceous garden plant, with spikes of bristly brownish-red flowers.
prince's-feather	2.
	syl	prince's-feath:er
	pos	n.
	def	a tall tropical polygonaceous plant, with hanging spikes of pink flowers.
princess	1.
	syl	prin+cess
	pron	<prin1ses>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a daughter of the sovereign or of one of the sovereign's sons.
princess	2.
	syl	prin+cess
	pron	<prin1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonreigning female member of a sovereign family.
princess	3.
	syl	prin+cess
	pron	<prin1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife and consort of a prince.
princess	4.
	syl	prin+cess
	pron	<prin1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	any very attractive or outstanding woman.
princess	5.
	syl	prin+cess
	pron	<prin1ses>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a female sovereign.
princess royal	0.
	syl	prin+cess roy+al
	pos	n.
	def	the eldest daughter of a British or (formerly) a Prussian sovereign: a title not always conferred.
Princeton	0.
	syl	Prince+ton
	pron	<1prinst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central New Jersey: settled by Quakers in 1696; an important educational centre, seat of Princeton University (founded at Elizabeth in 1747 and moved here in 1756); scene of the battle (1777) during the War of American Independence in which Washington's troops defeated the British on the university campus. Pop.: 12311 (1970).
principal	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin princip*_alis chief, from princeps chief man, #7prince 
principal	1.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	first in importance, rank, value, etc.; chief.
principal	2.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting or relating to capital or property as opposed to interest, etc.
principal	3.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a person who is first in importance or directs some event, action, organization, etc.
principal	4.a.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a person who engages another to act as his agent.
principal	4.b.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	an active participant in a crime.
principal	4.c.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the person primarily liable to fulfil an obligation.
principal	5.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the head of a school or other educational institution.
principal	6.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a supervisory admini?!strator of a group of schools.
principal	7.a.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	capital or property, as contrasted with the income derived from it.
principal	7.b.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated.
principal	8.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a main roof truss or rafter.
principal	9.a.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the chief instrumentalist in a section of the orchestra.
principal	9.b.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	one of the singers in an opera company.
principal	9.c.
	syl	prin+ci+pal
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	either of two types of open diapason organ stops, one of four-foot length and pitch and the other of eight-foot length and pitch.
principally	sub
	head	principal
	syl	prin+ci+pal+ly
	pos	adv.
principal axis	1.
	syl	prin+ci+pal ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	the line passing through the centres of curvature of the faces of a lens or a curved mirror.
principal axis	2.
	syl	prin+ci+pal ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	any of three mutually perpendicular axes about which the moment of inertia of a body is maximum.
principal boy	0.
	syl	prin+ci+pal boy
	pos	n.
	def	the leading male role in a pantomime, played by a woman.
principal focus	0.
	syl	prin+ci+pal fo+cus
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {focal point}.
principalities	0.
	syl	prin+ci+pal+i:ties
	pron	<2prinsi1p@litiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the seventh of the nine orders into which the angels are divided in medieval angelology.
principalities	infl
	head	principality
	syl	prin+ci+pal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
principality	1.a.
	syl	prin+ci+pal+i:ty
	pron	<2prinsi1p@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory ruled by a prince.
principality	1.b.
	syl	prin+ci+pal+i:ty
	pron	<2prinsi1p@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory from which a prince draws his title.
principality	2.
	syl	prin+ci+pal+i:ty
	pron	<2prinsi1p@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the dignity or authority of a prince.
principal parts	1.
	syl	prin+ci+pal parts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the main inflected forms of a verb, from which all other inflections may be deduced. In English they are generally considered to consist of the third person present singular, present participle, past tense, and past participle.
principal parts	2.
	syl	prin+ci+pal parts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the sides and interior angles of a triangle.
Principe	0.
	syl	Prin+ci+pe
	pron	<1prinsipE>, Portuguese <1pr*~isip*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Gulf of Guinea, off the W coast of Africa: part of S?~ao Tom*'e and Principe. Area: 150 sq. km (58 sq. miles).
principium	ety	C17: Latin: an origin, beginning
principiia	infl
	head	principium
	syl	prin+cip+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
principium	0.
	syl	prin+cip+i:um
	pron	<prin1sipi*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a principle, esp. a fundamental one.
principle	ety	C14: from Latin principium beginning, basic tenet
principle	1.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard or rule of personal conduct.
principle	2.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of such moral rules.
	exam	1	a man of principle.
principle	3.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fundamental or general truth or law.
principle	4.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence of some?!thing.
principle	5.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a source or fundamental cause; origin.
principle	6.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the behaviour of a system.
	exam	1	the principle of the conservation of mass.
principle	7.
	syl	prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a con?!stituent of a substance that gives the substance its charac?!teristics and behaviour.
in principle	8.
	head	principle
	syl	in principle.
	def	in theory or essence.
on principle	9.
	head	principle
	syl	on principle.
	def	because of or in demonstration of a principle.
Principle	0.
	syl	Prin+ci+ple
	pron	<1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	another word for {God}.
principled	0.a.
	syl	prin+ci+pled
	pron	<1prinsipLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having high moral principles.
principled	0.b.
	syl	prin+ci+pled
	pron	<1prinsipLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	high-principled.
principle of least action	0.
	syl	prin+ci+ple of least ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that motion between any two points in a conservative dynamical system is such that the action has a minimum value with respect to all paths between the points that correspond to the same energy. Also called: {Maupertius principle}.
prink	ety	C16: probably changed from #7prank %2 (to adorn, decorate)
prink	1.
	syl	prink
	pron	<priGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress (oneself, etc.) finely; deck out.
prink	2.
	syl	prink
	pron	<priGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to preen oneself.
prinker	sub
	head	prink
	syl	prink+er
	pos	n.
print	ety	C13 priente, from Old French: something printed, from preindre to make an impression, from Latin premere to press
print	1.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reproduce (text, pictures, etc.), esp. in large numbers, by applying ink to paper or other material by one of various processes.
print	2.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or reproduce (a manu?!script, a book, data, etc.) in print, as for publication.
print	3.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write (letters, etc.) in the style of printed matter.
print	4.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or indent (a surface) by pressing (something) onto it.
print	5.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce a photographic print from (a negative).
print	6.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to implant or fix in the mind or memory.
print	7.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a mark or indentation) by applying pressure.
print	8.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	printed matter such as newsprint.
print	9.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed publication such as a newspaper or book.
print	10.a.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	in printed or published form.
print	10.b.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a book, etc.
	def	offered for sale by the publisher.
out of print	11.
	head	print
	syl	out of print.
	def	no longer available from a publisher.
print	12.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or picture print?!ed from an engraved plate, wood block, or other medium.
print	13.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	printed text, esp. with regard to the typeface used.
	exam	1	small print.
print	14.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	a positive photographic image in colour or black and white produced, usually on paper, from a negative image on film. Compare {{slide} (sense 13)}.
print	15.a.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric with a printed design.
print	15.b.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a print dress.
print	16.a.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or indentation made by pressing something onto a surface.
print	16.b.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	a stamp, die, etc., that makes such an impression.
print	16.c.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface subject?!ed to such an impression.
print	17.
	syl	print
	pron	<print>
	pos	n.
	def	See {fingerprint. ~} See also {print out}.
printable	1.
	syl	print+a:ble
	pron	<1print*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being printed or of producing a print.
printable	2.
	syl	print+a:ble
	pron	<1print*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for publication.
printability	sub
	head	printable
	or	printableness
	syl	print+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
printableness	sub
	head	printable
	or	printability
	syl	print+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
printed circuit	0.
	syl	print+ed cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic circuit in which certain components and the connections between them are formed by etching a metallic coating or by electrodeposition on one or both sides of a thin insulating board.
printer	1.
	syl	print+er
	pron	<1print*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or business engaged in print?!ing.
printer	2.
	syl	print+er
	pron	<1print*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or device that prints.
printer	3.
	syl	print+er
	pron	<1print*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	an output device for printing results on paper.
printer's devil	0.
	syl	print+er's dev+il
	pos	n.
	def	an apprentice or errand boy in a printing establishment.
printeries	infl
	head	printery
	syl	print+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
printery	1.
	syl	print+er:y
	pron	<1print*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an establishment in which typographic printing is carried out.
printery	2.
	syl	print+er:y
	pron	<1print*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment in which fabrics are printed.
printing	1.a.
	syl	print+ing
	pron	<1printiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process, business, or art of producing printed matter.
printing	1.b.
	syl	print+ing
	pron	<1printiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	printing ink.
printing	2.
	syl	print+ing
	pron	<1printiG>
	pos	n.
	def	printed text.
printing	3.
	syl	print+ing
	pron	<1printiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {impression}. all the copies of a book or other publication printed at one time.
printing	4.
	syl	print+ing
	pron	<1printiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of writing in which letters resemble printed letters.
printing press	0.
	syl	print+ing press
	pos	n.
	def	any of various machines used for printing.
printmaker	0.
	syl	print+mak:er
	pron	<1print2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes print, esp. a craftsman or artist in this field.
print out	1.
	syl	print out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a computer output device, such as a line printer
	def	to produce (printed information). {~} {print-out}.
print out	2.
	syl	print out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	such printed information.
print shop	0.
	syl	print shop
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which printing is carried out.
prior	ety	C18: from Latin: previous
prior	H1.1.
	syl	pri+or
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	previous; preceding place.
prior to	2.
	head	prior
	syl	prior to.
	def	before; until.
prior	ety	C11: from Late Latin: head, from Latin (adj.): previous, from Old Latin pri before
prior	H2.1.
	syl	pri+or
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the superior of a house and community in certain religious orders.
prior	H2.2.
	syl	pri+or
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the deputy head of a monastery or abbey, ranking immediately below the abbot.
prior	H2.3.
	syl	pri+or
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a chief magistrate in medieval Florence and other Italian republics.
Matthew	infl
	head	Prior
	syl	Mat:thew.
	pos	n.
Prior	0.
	syl	Pri:or
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
	def	1664-1721, English poet and diplomat, noted for his epigrammatic occasional verse.
priorate	0.
	syl	pri+or+ate
	pron	<1prI*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, status, or term of office of a prior.
prioress	0.
	syl	pri+or+ess
	pron	<1prI*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a nun holding an office in her convent corresponding to that of a prior in a male religious order.
priorities	infl
	head	priority
	syl	pri+or+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
priority	1.
	syl	pri+or+i:ty
	pron	<prI1oriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being prior; antecedence; precedence.
priority	2.
	syl	pri+or+i:ty
	pron	<prI1oriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the right of precedence over others.
priority	3.
	syl	pri+or+i:ty
	pron	<prI1oriti>
	pos	n.
	def	something given specified attention.
	exam	1	my first priority.
priory	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin pri*_oria; see #7prior %2
priories	infl
	head	priory
	syl	pri+or:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
priory	0.
	syl	pri+or:y
	pron	<1prI*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious house governed by a prior, sometimes being subordinate to an abbey.
Pripet	0.
	syl	Pri+pet
	pron	Russian <1pripitj>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W Soviet Union, rising in the NW Ukrainian SSR and flowing northeast into the Belorussian SSR across the {Pripet Marshes} (the largest swamp in Europe), then east into the Dnieper River. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
prisage	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from Old French prise a taking or requisitioning, duty, from prendre to take; see #7prise 
prisage	0.
	syl	pris+age
	pron	<1prIziJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a customs duty levied until 1809 upon wine imported into England.
Priscian	0.
	syl	Pris:ci:an
	pron	<1priSi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 6th century #7a.d. Latin grammarian.
prise	ety	C17: from Old French prise a taking, from prendre to take, from Latin prehendere; see #7{prize %1}
prize	alt
	head	prise
	or	prise
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
prise	1.
	or	prize
	syl	prise
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force open by levering.
prise	2.
	or	prize
	syl	prise
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract or obtain with difficulty.
	exam	1	they had to prise the news out of him.
prise	3.
	or	prize
	syl	prise
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare or dialect.
	def	a tool involving leverage in its use or the leverage so employed.
prise	xref
	or	prize
	syl	prise
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	U.S. equivalent: {pry}.
prism	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin prisma, from Greek: something shaped by sawing, from prizein to saw
prism	1.
	syl	prism
	pron	<1priz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent polygonal solid, often having triangular ends and rectangular sides, for dispersing light into a spectrum or for reflecting and deviating light. They are used in spectroscopes, binoculars, periscopes, etc.
prism	2.
	syl	prism
	pron	<1priz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of crystal with faces parallel to the vertical axis.
prism	3.
	syl	prism
	pron	<1priz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a polyhedron having parallel, polygonal, and congruent bases and sides that are parallelograms.
prismatic	1.
	syl	pris+mat+ic
	pron	<priz1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with, containing, or produced by a prism.
prismatic	2.
	syl	pris+mat+ic
	pron	<priz1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting bright spectral colours.
	exam	1	prismatic light.
prismatic	3.
	syl	pris+mat+ic
	pron	<priz1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another word for {orthorhombic}.
prismatically	sub
	head	prismatic
	syl	pris+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
prismatoid	ety	C19: from Greek prismatoeid*_es shaped like a prism; see #7prism, -#7oid 
prismatoid	0.
	syl	pris+ma+toid
	pron	<1prizm*2tcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a polyhedron whose vertices lie in either one of two parallel planes. Compare {prism} (sense 3), {prismoid}.
prismatoidal	sub
	head	prismatoid
	syl	pris+ma+1toi+dal
	pos	adj.
prismoid	ety	C18: from French prismo*"ide; see #7prism, -#7oid 
prismoid	0.
	syl	pris+moid
	pron	<1prizmcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a prismatoid having an equal number of vertices in each of the two parallel planes and whose sides are trapeziums or parallelograms.
prismoidal	sub
	head	prismoid
	syl	pris+1moi+dal
	pos	adj.
prison	ety	C12: from Old French prisun, from Latin pr*_ensi*_o a capturing, from prehendere to lay hold of
prison	1.
	syl	pris+on
	pron	<1prizN>
	pos	n.
	def	a public building used to house convicted criminals and accused persons remanded in custody and awaiting trial. See also {jail, penitentiary, reformatory}.
prison	2.
	syl	pris+on
	pron	<1prizN>
	pos	n.
	def	any place of confinement or seeming confinement.
prisoner	1.
	syl	pris+on+er
	pron	<1priz*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person deprived of liberty and kept in prison or some other form of custody as a punishment for a crime, while awaiting trial, or for some other reason.
prisoner	2.
	syl	pris+on+er
	pron	<1priz*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person confined by any of various restraints.
	exam	1	we are all prisoners of time.
take (someone) prisoner	3.
	head	prisoner
	syl	take (someone) prisoner.
	def	to capture and hold as a prisoner, esp. as a prisoner of war.
prisoner of war	0.
	syl	pris+on+er of war
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a serviceman, captured by an enemy in time of war. Abbrev.: {P.O.W}.
prisoner's base	0.
	syl	pris+on+er's base
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game involving two teams, members of which chase and capture each other to increase the number of children in their own base.
prissy	ety	C20: probably from #7prim+sissy 
prissier	infl
	head	prissy
	syl	pris+si+er
	pos	adj.
prissiest	infl
	head	prissy
	syl	pris+si+est.
	pos	adj.
prissy	0.
	syl	pris+sy
	pron	<1prisi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fussy and prim, esp. in a prudish way.
prissily	sub
	head	prissy
	syl	pris+si+ly
	pos	adv.
prissiness	sub
	head	prissy
	syl	pris+si+ness
	pos	n.
Privstina	0.
	syl	Pri*vs+ti+na
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1prEStina>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Yugoslavia, capital of the Kosovo-Metohija autonomous region: under Turkish control until 1912; nearby is the 14th-century Gra*vcanica monastery. Pop.: 69524 (1971).
pristine	ety	C15: from Latin pristinus primitive; related to pr*_imus first, #7prime 
pristine	1.
	syl	pris+tine
	pron	<1pristIn>, <-tEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving the earliest period, state, etc.; original.
pristine	2.
	syl	pris+tine
	pron	<1pristIn>, <-tEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	pure; uncorrupted.
prithee	ety	C16: shortened from I pray thee 
prithee	0.
	syl	prith:ee
	pron	<1pri@di>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pray thee; please.
prittle-prattle	ety	C16: reduplication of #7prattle 
prittle-prattle	0.
	syl	prit:tle-prat:tle
	pron	<1pritL2pr@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish or idle talk; babble.
priv	1.
	syl	priv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	private.
priv	2.
	syl	priv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	privative.
privacies	infl
	head	privacy
	syl	pri+va+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
privacy	1.
	syl	pri+va+cy
	pron	<1prIv*si>, <1priv*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being private or withdrawn; seclusion.
privacy	2.
	syl	pri+va+cy
	pron	<1prIv*si>, <1priv*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being secret; secrecy.
Privatdocent	ety	German, from privat #7private+ docent (for Dozent lecturer) from Latin doc*_ere to teach
Privatdocent	0.
	syl	Pri:vat+do:cent
	pron	German <pri1va:tdo1tsA:nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in German-speaking countries
	def	a university lecturer who formerly received fees from his students rather than a university salary.
private	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_iv*_atus belonging to one individual, withdrawn from public life, from pr*_iv*_are to deprive, bereave
private	1.
	syl	pri+vate
	pron	<1prIvit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not widely known; confidential; secret.
	exam	1	a private conversation.
private	2.
	syl	pri+vate
	pron	<1prIvit>
	pos	adj.
	def	not for general or public use.
	exam	1	a private bathroom.
private	3.
	syl	pri+vate
	pron	<1prIvit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	individual; special.
	exam	1	my own private recipe.
private	4.
	syl	pri+vate
	pron	<1prIvit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having no public office, rank, etc..
	exam	1	a private man.
private	5.
	syl	pri+vate
	pron	<1prIvit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting a soldier of the lowest military rank.
	exam	1	a private soldier.
in private	6.
	head	private
	syl	in private.
	def	in secret; confidentially.
private	7.
	syl	pri+vate
	pron	<1prIvit>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier of the lowest rank, sometimes separated into qualification grades, in many armies and marine corps.
	exam	1	private first class.
privately	sub
	head	private
	syl	pri+vate+ly
	pos	adv.
private bill	0.
	syl	pri+vate bill
	pos	n.
	def	a bill presented to Parliament or Congress on behalf of a private individual, corporation, etc.
private company	0.
	syl	pri+vate com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a limited company that does not issue shares for public subscription and whose owners do not enjoy an unrestricted right to transfer their shareholdings. Compare {public company}.
private enterprise	1.
	syl	pri+vate en+ter+prise
	pos	n.
	def	economic activity undertaken by private individuals or organizations under private ownership. Compare {public enterprise}.
private enterprise	2.
	syl	pri+vate en+ter+prise
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {capitalism}.
privateer	1.
	syl	pri+va+teer
	pron	<2prIv*1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	an armed, privately owned vessel commissioned for war service by a government.
privateer	2.
	syl	pri+va+teer
	pron	<2prIv*1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {privateersman}. an officer or member of the crew of a privateer.
privateer	3.
	syl	pri+va+teer
	pron	<2prIv*1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve as a privateer.
private eye	0.
	syl	pri+vate eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a private detective.
private hotel	1.
	syl	pri+vate ho+tel
	pos	n.
	def	a hotel in which the proprietor has the right to refuse to accept a person as a guest, esp. a person arriving by chance.
private hotel	2.
	syl	pri+vate ho+tel
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a hotel not having a licence to sell alcoholic liquor.
private income	0.
	syl	pri+vate in+come
	pos	n.
	def	an income from sources other than employment, such as investment. Also called: {private means}.
private member	0.
	syl	pri+vate mem+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a legislative assembly, such as the House of Commons, not having an appointment in the government.
privates	alt
	head	private parts
	or	private parts
	syl	pri+vates
	pron	<1prIvits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
private parts	0.
	or	privates
	syl	pri+vate parts
	pron	<1prIvits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	euphemistic terms for {genitals}.
private patient	0.
	syl	pri+vate pa+tient
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a patient receiving medical treatment not paid for by the National Health Service.
private practice	0.
	syl	pri+vate prac+tice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	medical practice that is not part of the National Health Service.
private press	0.
	syl	pri+vate press
	pos	n.
	def	a printing establishment primarily run as a pastime.
private school	0.
	syl	pri+vate school
	pos	n.
	def	a school under the financial and managerial control of a private body or charitable trust, accepting mostly fee-paying pupils.
private secretary	0.
	syl	pri+vate sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a secretary entrusted with the personal and confidential matters of a business executive.
private treaty	0.
	syl	pri+vate trea+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a sale of property for a price agreed directly between seller and buyer.
privation	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_iv*_ati*_o deprivation ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
privation	1.
	syl	pri+va+tion
	pron	<prI1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	loss or lack of the necessities of life, such as food and shelter.
privation	2.
	syl	pri+va+tion
	pron	<prI1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	hardship resulting from this.
privation	3.
	syl	pri+va+tion
	pron	<prI1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being deprived.
privation	4.
	syl	pri+va+tion
	pron	<prI1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the absence from an object of what ordinarily or naturally belongs to such objects.
privative	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_iv*_at*_ivus indicating loss, negative
privative	1.
	syl	priv:a+tive
	pron	<1priv*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing privation.
privative	2.
	syl	priv:a+tive
	pron	<1priv*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing lack or negation, as for example the English suffix and prefix
privative	3.
	syl	priv:a+tive
	pron	<1priv*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	that predicates a logical privation.
privatively	sub
	head	privative
	syl	priv:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
privet	ety	C16: of unknown origin
privet	0.a.
	syl	priv+et
	pron	<1privit>
	pos	n.
	def	any oleaceous shrub of the genus esp. having oval dark green leaves, white flowers, and purplish-black berries.
privet	0.b.
	syl	priv+et
	pron	<1privit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a privet hedge.
privet hawk	0.
	syl	priv+et hawk
	pos	n.
	def	a hawk moth, with a mauve-and-brown striped body: frequents privets.
privilege	ety	C12: from Old French privil*_ege, from Latin pr*_ivil*_egium law relevant to rights of an individual, from pr*_ivus an individual+ l*_ex law
privilege	1.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a benefit, immunity, etc., granted under certain conditions.
privilege	2.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the advantages and immunities enjoyed by a small usually powerful group or class, esp. to the disadvantage of others.
	exam	1	one of the obstacles to social harmony is privilege.
privilege	3.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fundamental rights guaranteed to the citizens of a country by its constitution.
privilege	4.a.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the right of a lawyer to refuse to divulge information obtained in confidence from a client.
privilege	4.b.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the right claimed by any of certain other functionaries to refuse to divulge information.
	exam	1	executive privilege.
privilege	5.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the rights and immunities enjoyed by members of most legislative bodies, such as freedom of speech, freedom from arrest in civil cases during a session, etc.
privilege	6.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. stock exchange.
	def	a speculative contract permitting its purchaser to make optional purchases or sales of securities at a specified time over a limited period of time. See also { {call} (sense 58)}, {{put} (sense 20)}, {{spread} (sense 24c.)}, {{straddle} (sense 9)}.
privilege	7.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bestow a privilege or privileges upon.
privilege	8.
	syl	priv:i+lege
	pron	<1priviliJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to free or exempt.
privileged	1.
	syl	priv:i+leged
	pron	<1priviliJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	enjoying or granted as a privilege or privileges.
privileged	2.a.
	syl	priv:i+leged
	pron	<1priviliJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not actionable as a libel or slander.
privileged	2.b.
	syl	priv:i+leged
	pron	<1priviliJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a communication, document, etc.
	def	that a witness cannot be compelled to divulge.
privileged	3.
	syl	priv:i+leged
	pron	<1priviliJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	having the right of way.
privily	0.
	syl	priv:i+ly
	pron	<1privili>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	in a secret way.
privity	ety	C13: from Old French privet*'e 
privity	1.
	syl	priv+i:ty
	pron	<1priviti>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	a legally recognized relationship existing between two parties, such as that between lessor and lessee and between the parties to a contract.
	exam	1	privity of estate;
	exam	2	privity of contract.
privity	2.
	syl	priv+i:ty
	pron	<1priviti>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	secret knowledge that is shared.
privy	ety	C13: from Old French priv*'e something private, from Latin pr*_iv*_atus #7private 
privier	infl
	head	privy
	syl	priv:i+er
	pos	adj.
priviest	infl
	head	privy
	syl	priv:i+est.
	pos	adj.
privy	1.
	syl	priv:y
	pron	<1privi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	participating in the knowledge of something secret.
privy	2.
	syl	priv:y
	pron	<1privi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	secret, hidden, etc.
privy	3.
	syl	priv:y
	pron	<1privi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or relating to one person only.
privies	infl
	head	privy
	syl	priv:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
privy	4.
	syl	priv:y
	pron	<1privi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small lavatory, esp. an outhouse.
privy	5.
	syl	priv:y
	pron	<1privi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person in privity with another. See { {privity} (sense 1)}.
privy chamber	1.
	syl	priv:y cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a private apartment inside a royal residence.
privy chamber	2.
	syl	priv:y cham+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a private room reserved for the use of a specific person or group.
privy council	1.
	syl	priv:y coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	the council of state of a monarch or noble, esp. formerly.
privy council	2.
	syl	priv:y coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a private or secret council.
Privy Council	0.
	syl	Priv:y Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	the private council of the British sov?!ereign, consisting of all current and former ministers of the Crown and other distinguished subjects, all of whom are appointed for life. See also {Judicial Committee of the Privy Council}. &- {Priv@.y Coun+cil+lor}
privy purse	1.a.
	syl	priv:y purse
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in Britain
	def	an allowance voted by Parliament for the private expenses of the monarch: part of the civil list.
privy purse	1.b.
	syl	priv:y purse
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in other countries
	def	a similar sum of money for the monarch.
privy purse	2.
	syl	priv:y purse
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an official of the royal household responsible for dealing with the monarch's private expenses. Full name: {Keeper of the Privy Purse}.
privy seal	0.
	syl	priv:y seal
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in Britain
	def	a seal affixed to certain documents issued by royal authority: of less rank and importance than the great seal.
prix fixe	0.
	syl	prix fixe
	qual	French
	def	pri #!fiks) {prix fixes} (#!fiks). a fixed price charged for one of a set number of meals offered on a menu. Compare {*`a la carte, table d'h*^ote}.
prize	ety	C14: from Old French prise a capture, from Latin prehendere to seize; influenced also by Middle English prise reward; see #7price 
prize	H1.1.a.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	a reward or honour for victory or for having won a contest, competition, etc.
prize	H1.1.b.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	prize jockey;
	exam	2	prize essay.
prize	H1.2.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	something given to the winner of any game of chance, lottery, etc.
prize	H1.3.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	something striven for.
prize	H1.4.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	n.
	def	any valuable property captured in time of war, esp. a vessel.
prize	ety	C15 prise, from Old French preisier to #7praise 
prize	H2.0.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to esteem greatly; value highly.
prize	H3.0.
	syl	prize
	pron	<prIz>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {prise}.
prize court	0.
	syl	prize court
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a court having jurisdiction to determine how property captured at sea in wartime is to be distributed.
prizefight	0.
	syl	prize+fight
	pron	<1prIz2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a boxing match for a prize or purse, esp. one of the fights popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
prizefighter	sub
	head	prizefight
	syl	prize+2fight:er
	pos	n.
prizefighting	sub
	head	prizefight
	syl	prize+2fight:ing
	pos	n.
prize money	1.
	syl	prize mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	any money offered, paid, or received as a prize.
prize money	2.
	syl	prize mon+ey
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a part of the money realized from the sale of a captured vessel.
prize ring	1.
	syl	prize ring
	pos	n.
	def	the enclosed area or ring used by prizefighters.
the prize ring	2.
	head	prize ring
	syl	the prize ring.
	def	the sport of prizefighting.
prn	ety	Latin: as the situation demands; as needed
prn	0.
	syl	p.r.n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions, etc.
	def	pro re nata.
pro	ety	from Latin pr*_o (prep.) in favour of
pro	H1.1.
	syl	pro
	pron	<pr*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in favour of a motion, issue, course of action, etc. Compare {anti}.
pro	H1.2.
	syl	pro
	pron	<pr*u>
	pos	prep.
	def	in favour of.
pros	infl
	head	pro
	syl	pros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pro	H1.3.
	syl	pro
	pron	<pr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an argument or vote in favour of a proposal or motion. See also {pros and cons}.
pro	H1.4.
	syl	pro
	pron	<pr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a person who votes in favour of a proposal, motion, etc. {~} Compare {con%2}.
pro	ety	C19: by shortening
PRO	1.
	syl	P.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Public Records Office.
PRO	2.
	syl	P.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	public relations officer.
pro-	ety	from Latin pr*_o (adv. and prep.). In compound words borrowed from Latin, pr*_o- indicates: forward, out (project) ; forward and down (pros?!trate) ; away from a place (prodigal) ; onward in time or space (proceed) ; extension outwards (propagate) ; before in time or place (provide, protect) ; on behalf of (procure) ; acting as a substitute for (pronominal) ; and sometimes intensive force (promiscuous) 
pro-	H1.1.
	syl	pro-
	pos	prefix.
	def	in favour of; supporting.
	exam	1	pro-Chinese.
pro-	H1.2.
	syl	pro-
	pos	prefix.
	def	acting as a substitute for.
	exam	1	proconsul;
	exam	2	pronoun.
pro-	ety	from Greek pro (prep.) before (in time, position, rank, etc.) |&380|
pro-	H2.0.
	syl	pro-
	pos	prefix.
	def	before in time or position; anterior; forward.
	exam	1	prophase;
	exam	2	procephalic;
	exam	3	prognathous.
proa	ety	C16: from Malay par*_ah*_u a boat
prau	alt
	head	proa
	or	proa
	syl	prau
	pos	n.
proa	0.
	or	prau
	syl	pro:a
	pron	<1pr*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several kinds of canoe-like boats used in the South Pacific, esp. one equipped with an outrigger and sails.
proactive inhibition	0.
	syl	pro+ac+tive in+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<pr*u1@ktiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the tendency for earlier memories to interfere with the retrieval of material learned later. Compare {retroactive inhibition}.
pro-am	0.
	syl	pro-am
	pron	<1pr*u1@m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a golf tournament, etc.
	def	involving both professional and amateur players.
prob	1.
	syl	prob.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	probable.
prob	2.
	syl	prob.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	probably.
prob	3.
	syl	prob.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	problem.
probabilism	1.
	syl	prob:a+bil+ism
	pron	<1prob*bi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that although certainty is impossible, probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action.
probabilism	2.
	syl	prob:a+bil+ism
	pron	<1prob*bi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of moral theology based on the principle that when the lawfulness or unlawfulness of an action is in doubt it is permissible to follow the more dubious course so long as solid arguments support it.
probabilist	sub
	head	probabilism
	syl	prob+a:bil+ist
	pos	n. adj.
probabilistic	sub
	head	probabilism
	syl	prob+a:bil+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
probabilities	infl
	head	probability
	syl	prob+a:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
probability	1.
	syl	prob+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2prob*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being probable.
probability	2.
	syl	prob+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2prob*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or other thing that is probable.
probability	3.
	syl	prob+a:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2prob*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a measure of the relative frequency or likelihood of occurrence of an event. Values lie between zero (impossibility) and one (certainty) and are derived from a theoretical distribution or from observations.
probable	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin prob*_abilis that may be proved, from prob*_are to prove
probable	1.
	syl	prob+a:ble
	pron	<1prob*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	likely to be or to happen but not necessarily so.
probable	2.
	syl	prob+a:ble
	pron	<1prob*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	most likely.
	exam	1	the probable cause of the accident.
probable	3.
	syl	prob+a:ble
	pron	<1prob*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who is probably to be chosen for a team, event, etc.
probable cause	0.
	syl	prob+a:ble cause
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	reasonable grounds for holding a belief, esp. such as will justify bringing legal proceedings against a person or will constitute a defence to a charge of malicious prosecution.
probably	1.
	syl	prob+a:bly
	pron	<1prob*bli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in a question
	def	in all likelihood or probability.
	exam	1	I'll probably see you tomorrow.
probably	2.
	syl	prob+a:bly
	pron	<1prob*bli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	I believe such a thing or situation may be the case.
proband	ety	C20: from Latin probandus, gerundive of prob*_are to test
proband	0.
	syl	pro+band
	pron	<1pr*ub@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person considered as the starting point of a genealogical study, esp. in a familial study of a hereditary disease.
probang	ety	C17: variant, apparently by association with #7probe, of provang, name coined by W. Rumsey (1584-1660), Welsh judge, its inventor; of unknown origin
probang	0.
	syl	pro+bang
	pron	<1pr*ub@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a long flexible rod, often with a small sponge at one end, for inserting into the oesophagus, as to apply medication.
probate	ety	C15: from Latin prob*_are to inspect
probate	1.
	syl	pro+bate
	pron	<1pr*ubit>, <-bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of officially proving the authenticity and validity of a will.
probate	2.a.
	syl	pro+bate
	pron	<1pr*ubit>, <-bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the official certificate stating a will to be genuine and conferring on the executors power to administer the estate.
probate	2.b.
	syl	pro+bate
	pron	<1pr*ubit>, <-bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the probate copy of a will.
probate	3.
	syl	pro+bate
	pron	<1pr*ubit>, <-bAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	all matters within the jurisdiction of a probate court.
probate	4.
	syl	pro+bate
	pron	<1pr*ubit>, <-bAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with probate.
	exam	1	a probate court.
probate	5.
	syl	pro+bate
	pron	<1pr*ubit>, <-bAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to establish officially the authenticity and validity of (a will).
probation	1.
	syl	pro+ba+tion
	pron	<pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of dealing with offend?!ers by placing them under the supervision of a probation officer.
probation	2.a.
	syl	pro+ba+tion
	pron	<pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	under the supervision of a probation officer.
probation	2.b.
	syl	pro+ba+tion
	pron	<pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	undergoing a test period.
probation	3.
	syl	pro+ba+tion
	pron	<pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a trial period, as for a teacher, religious novitiate, etc.
probation	4.
	syl	pro+ba+tion
	pron	<pr*1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of proving or testing.
probational	sub
	head	probation
	or	probationary
	syl	pro+1ba+tion+al
	pos	adj.
probationary	sub
	head	probation
	or	probational
	syl	pro+1ba+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
probationally	sub
	head	probation
	syl	pro+1ba+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
probationer	0.
	syl	pro+ba+tion+er
	pron	<pr*1bAS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person on probation.
probation officer	0.
	syl	pro+ba+tion of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of a court who supervises offenders placed on probation and assists and befriends them.
probative	ety	C15: from Late Latin prob*_at*_ivus concerning proof
probatory	alt
	head	probative
	or	probative
	syl	pro+ba+to:ry
	pron	<1pr*ub*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
probative	1.
	or	probatory
	syl	pro+ba+tive
	pron	<1pr*ub*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to test or designed for testing.
probative	2.
	or	probatory
	syl	pro+ba+tive
	pron	<1pr*ub*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing proof or evidence.
probatively	sub
	head	probative
	syl	pro+ba+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
probe	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin proba investigation, from Latin prob*_are to test
probe	1.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search into or question closely.
probe	2.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine (something) with or as if with a probe.
probe	3.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	something that probes, examines, or tests.
probe	4.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a slender and usually flexible instrument for exploring a wound, sinus, etc.
probe	5.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a thorough inquiry, such as one by a newspaper into corrupt practices.
probe	6.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a lead connecting to or containing a measuring or monitoring circuit used for testing.
probe	7.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a conductor inserted into a waveguide or cavity resonator to provide coupling to an external circuit.
probe	8.
	syl	probe
	pron	<pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	See {space probe}.
probeable	sub
	head	probe
	syl	probe+a:ble
	pos	adj.
prober	sub
	head	probe
	syl	prob+er
	pos	n.
probity	ety	C16: from Latin probit*_as honesty, from probus virtuous
probity	0.
	syl	pro+bi:ty
	pron	<1pr*ubiti>
	pos	n.
	def	confirmed integrity; uprightness.
problem	ety	C14: from Late Latin probl*_ema, from Greek: something put forward; related to proballein to throw forwards, from #7pro -%2#7+ ballein to throw
problem	1.a.
	syl	prob+lem
	pron	<1probl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any thing, matter, person, etc., that is difficult to deal with, solve, or overcome.
problem	1.b.
	syl	prob+lem
	pron	<1probl*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a problem child.
problem	2.
	syl	prob+lem
	pron	<1probl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a puzzle, question, etc., set for solution.
problem	3.
	syl	prob+lem
	pron	<1probl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a statement requiring a solution usually by means of one or more operations or geometric constructions.
problem	4.
	syl	prob+lem
	pron	<1probl*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	designating a literary work that deals with difficult moral questions.
	exam	1	a problem play.
problematical	alt
	head	problematic
	or	problematic
	syl	prob+lem+at:i+cal
	pos	adj.
problematic	1.
	or	problematical
	syl	prob+lem+at+ic
	pron	<2probl*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the nature or appearance of a problem; questionable.
problematic	2.
	or	problematical
	syl	prob+lem+at+ic
	pron	<2probl*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition or judgment
	def	that may or may not be true.
problematically	sub
	head	problematic
	syl	prob+lem+1at:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pro bono publico	0.
	syl	pro bo:no pub+li+co
	pron	Latin. <1pr*u> <1b*un*u> <1publik*u>
	def	for the public good.
proboscidian	alt
	head	proboscidean
	or	proboscidean
	syl	pro+bos+cid+i:an
	pron	<2pr*ubo1sidi*n>
	pos	adj.
proboscidean	1.
	or	proboscidian
	syl	pro+bos+cid+e:an
	pron	<2pr*ubo1sidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of massive herbivorous placental mammals having tusks and a long trunk: contains the elephants.
proboscidean	2.
	or	proboscidian
	syl	pro+bos+cid+e:an
	pron	<2pr*ubo1sidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any proboscidean animal.
proboscis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek proboskis trunk of an elephant, from boskein to feed
proboscises	infl
	head	proboscis
	or	proboscides
	syl	pro+bos+cis:es
	pron	<-si2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proboscides	infl
	head	proboscis
	or	proboscises
	syl	pro+bos+ci+des
	pron	<-si2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proboscis	1.
	syl	pro+bos+cis
	pron	<pr*u1bosis>
	pos	n.
	def	a long flexible prehensile trunk or snout, as of an elephant.
proboscis	2.
	syl	pro+bos+cis
	pron	<pr*u1bosis>
	pos	n.
	def	the elongated mouthparts of certain insects, adapted for piercing or sucking food.
proboscis	3.
	syl	pro+bos+cis
	pron	<pr*u1bosis>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar part or organ.
proboscis	4.
	syl	pro+bos+cis
	pron	<pr*u1bosis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, facetious.
	def	a person's nose, esp. if large.
proboscis monkey	0.
	syl	pro+bos+cis mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World Monkey, of Borneo, with an elongated bulbous nose.
proc	1.
	syl	proc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	procedure.
proc	2.
	syl	proc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	proceedings.
proc	3.
	syl	proc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	process.
procaine	ety	C20: from #7pro -%1#7+ (#7co) #7caine 
procaine	0.
	syl	pro+caine
	pron	<1pr*ukAn>, <pr*u1kAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white crystalline water-soluble substance used, as the hydrochloride, as a local anaesthetic; 2-diethylaminoethyl-4-amino benzoate. Formula: NH\2C\6H\4COOC\2H\4N(C\2H\5)\2. See also {Novocaine}.
procambium	0.
	syl	pro+cam+bi:um
	pron	<pr*u1k@mbi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	undifferentiated plant tissue, just behind the growing tip in stems and roots, that develops into conducting tissues.
procambial	sub
	head	procambium
	syl	pro+1cam+bi:al
	pos	adj.
procarp	ety	C19: from New Latin procarpium, from #7pro -%2#7+ -carpium, from Greek karpos fruit
procarp	0.
	syl	pro+carp
	pron	<1pr*uka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a female reproductive organ in red algae.
procathedral	0.
	syl	pro+ca+the:dral
	pron	<2pr*uk*1TEdr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a church serving as a cathedral.
procedure	1.
	syl	pro+ce:dure
	pron	<pr*1sEJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of acting or progressing in a course of action, esp. an established method.
procedure	2.
	syl	pro+ce:dure
	pron	<pr*1sEJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the established mode or form of conducting the business of a legislature, the enforcement of a legal right, etc.
procedure	3.
	syl	pro+ce:dure
	pron	<pr*1sEJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for {subroutine}.
procedural	sub
	head	procedure
	syl	pro+1ce:dur+al
	pos	adj.
procedurally	sub
	head	procedure
	syl	pro+1ce:dur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
proceed	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_oc*_edere to advance, from #7pro -%1#7+ c*_edere to go
proceed	1.
	syl	pro+ceed
	pron	<pr*1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to advance or carry on, esp. after stopping.
proceed	2.
	syl	pro+ceed
	pron	<pr*1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to undertake and continue (something or to do something).
	exam	1	he proceeded with his reading.
proceed	3.
	syl	pro+ceed
	pron	<pr*1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to institute or carry on a legal action.
proceed	4.
	syl	pro+ceed
	pron	<pr*1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emerge or originate; arise.
	exam	1	evil proceeds from the heart.
proceeder	sub
	head	proceed
	syl	pro+1ceed+er
	pos	n.
proceeding	1.
	syl	pro+ceed+ing
	pron	<pr*1sEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or course of action.
proceeding	2.a.
	syl	pro+ceed+ing
	pron	<pr*1sEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the institution of a legal action.
proceeding	2.b.
	syl	pro+ceed+ing
	pron	<pr*1sEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any step taken in a legal action.
proceeding	3.
	syl	pro+ceed+ing
	pron	<pr*1sEdiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the minutes of the meetings of a club, society, etc.
proceeding	4.
	syl	pro+ceed+ing
	pron	<pr*1sEdiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	legal action; litigation.
proceeding	5.
	syl	pro+ceed+ing
	pron	<pr*1sEdiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the events of an occasion, meeting, etc.
proceeds	1.
	syl	pro+ceeds
	pron	<1pr*usEdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the profit or return derived from a commercial transaction, investment, etc.
proceeds	2.
	syl	pro+ceeds
	pron	<1pr*usEdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the result, esp. the revenue or total sum, accruing from some undertaking or course of action, as in commerce.
proceleusmatic	ety	C18: from Late Latin proceleusmaticus, from Greek prokeleusmatikos, from proke?!leuein to drive on, from #7pro -%2#7+ keleuein to give orders
proceleusmatic	1.
	syl	proc+e:leus+mat+ic
	pron	<2prosilu:s1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	denoting or consisting of a metrical foot of four short syllables.
proceleusmatic	2.
	syl	proc+e:leus+mat+ic
	pron	<2prosilu:s1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a proceleusmatic metrical foot.
procephalic	0.
	syl	pro+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2pr*usi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the anterior part of the head.
process	ety	C14: from Old French proc*`es, from Latin pr*_ocessus an advancing, from pr*_oc*_edere to #7proceed 
process	H1.1.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of actions directed to achieving a result or condition.
process	H1.2.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of doing or producing something.
process	H1.3.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	a forward movement.
process	H1.4.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	the course of time.
process	H1.5.a.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	a summons, writ, etc., commanding a person to appear in court.
process	H1.5.b.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole proceedings in an action at law.
process	H1.6.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural outgrowth or projection of a part, organ, or organism.
process	H1.7.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to the general preparation of a printing forme or plate by the use, at some stage, of photog?!raphy.
process	H1.8.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting a film, film scene, shot, etc., made by techniques that produce unusual optical effects.
process	H1.9.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a routine procedure; handle.
process	H1.10.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or prepare by a special method.
	exam	1	to process cheese.
process	H1.11.a.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to institute legal proceedings against.
process	H1.11.b.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve a process on.
process	H1.12.a.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to develop, rinse, fix, wash, and dry (exposed film, etc.).
process	H1.12.b.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce final prints or slides from (undevel?!oped film).
process	H1.13.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<1pr*uses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to perform mathematical and logical operations on (data) according to programmed instructions in order to obtain the required information.
process	ety	C19: back formation from #7procession 
process	H2.0.
	syl	pro+cess
	pron	<pr*1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to proceed in or as if in a procession.
procession	ety	C12: via Old French from Latin pr*_ocessi*_o a marching forwards
procession	1.
	syl	pro+ces+sion
	pron	<pr*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of proceeding in a regular formation.
procession	2.
	syl	pro+ces+sion
	pron	<pr*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people or things moving forwards in an orderly, regular, or ceremonial manner.
procession	3.
	syl	pro+ces+sion
	pron	<pr*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hymn, litany, etc., sung in a procession.
procession	4.
	syl	pro+ces+sion
	pron	<pr*1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the emanation of the Holy Spirit.
procession	5.
	syl	pro+ces+sion
	pron	<pr*1seS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to go in procession.
processional	1.
	syl	pro+ces+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1seS*n*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for a procession.
processional	2.a.
	syl	pro+ces+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1seS*n*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing the prayers, hymns, litanies, and liturgy prescribed for processions.
processional	2.b.
	syl	pro+ces+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1seS*n*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a hymn, litany, etc., used in a procession.
processionally	sub
	head	processional
	syl	pro+1ces+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
processor	1.
	syl	pro+ces+sor
	pron	<1pr*uses*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	another name for {central processing unit}.
processor	2.
	syl	pro+ces+sor
	pron	<1pr*uses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that carries out a process.
process printing	0.
	syl	pro+cess print+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method of making reproductions of a coloured picture, usually by using four halftone plates for different coloured inks.
process-server	0.
	syl	pro:cess-serv:er
	pos	n.
	def	a sheriff's officer who serves legal documents such as writs for appearance in court.
proces-verbal	ety	C17: from French: see #7process, verbal 
proces-verbaux	infl
	head	proces-verbal
	syl	pro:c*`es-ver:baux
	pron	<-1bo>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proces-verbal	0.
	syl	pro:c*`es-ver:bal
	pron	French. <prcsever1bal>
	pos	n.
	def	a written record of an official proceeding; minutes.
prochronism	ety	C17: from #7pro -+Greek khronos time+-#7ism, by analogy with #7anachronism 
prochronism	0.
	syl	pro+chro+nism
	pron	<1pr*ukr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an error in dating that places an event earlier than it actually occurred. Compare {parachronism}.
proclaim	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_ocl*_am*_are to shout aloud &- proc+la+ma+tion (@!pr$Akl$$#!me$I#s$$n) n. &- pro+clam@.a+to@.ry (pr$$#!kl@am$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) adj. &- pro+#!claim+er n.
proclaim	1.
	syl	pro+claim
	pron	<pr*1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to announce publicly; declare.
proclaim	2.
	syl	pro+claim
	pron	<pr*1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to show or indicate plainly.
proclaim	3.
	syl	pro+claim
	pron	<pr*1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise or extol.
proclitic	ety	C19: from New Latin procl*_iticus, from Greek proklinein to lean forwards; formed on the model of #7enclitic 
proclitic	1.a.
	syl	pro+clit+ic
	pron	<pr*u1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or denoting a monosyllabic word or form having no stress or accent and pronounced as a prefix of the following word, as in English for in
proclitic	1.b.
	syl	pro+clit+ic
	pron	<pr*u1klitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in classical Greek
	def	relating to or denoting a word that throws its accent onto the following word.
proclitic	2.
	syl	pro+clit+ic
	pron	<pr*u1klitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a proclitic word or form.
proclitic	xref
	syl	pro+clit+ic
	pron	<pr*u1klitik>
	def	Compare {enclitic}.
proclivity	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_ocl*_ivit*_as, from pr*_ocl*_ivis steep, from #7pro -%1#7+ cl*_ivus a slope
proclivities	infl
	head	proclivity
	syl	pro+cliv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proclivity	0.
	syl	pro+cliv+i:ty
	pron	<pr*1kliviti>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency or inclination.
Proclus	0.
	syl	Pro:clus
	pron	<1pr*ukl*s>, <1prok->
	pos	n.
	def	??410-485 #7a.d., Greek neo-Platonist philosopher.
Procne	0.
	syl	Proc:ne
	pron	<1prokni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a princess of Athens, who punished her husband for raping her sister Philomela by feeding him the flesh of their son. She was changed at her death into a swallow. See {Philomela}.
proconsul	1.
	syl	pro+con+sul
	pron	<pr*u1konsL>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrator or governor of a colony, occupied territory, or other dependency.
proconsul	2.
	syl	pro+con+sul
	pron	<pr*u1konsL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	the governor of a senatorial province.
proconsular	sub
	head	proconsul
	syl	pro+con+su+lar
	pron	<pr*u1konsjul*>
	pos	adj.
proconsulate	sub
	head	proconsul
	or	proconsulship
	syl	pro+1con+su+late
	pos	n.
proconsulship	sub
	head	proconsul
	or	proconsulate
	syl	pro+1con+sul+ship
	pos	n.
Procopius	0.
	syl	Pro:co:pi:us
	pron	<pr*u1k*upi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??490-??562 #7a.d., Byzantine historian, noted for his account of the wars of Justinian I against the Persians, Vandals, and Ostrogoths.
procrastinate	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_ocr*_astin*_are to postpone until tomorrow, from #7pro -%1#7+ cr*_as tomorrow
procrastinate	0.
	syl	pro+cras+ti+nate
	pron	<pr*u1kr@sti2nAt>, <pr*->
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to put off or defer (an action) until a later time; delay.
procrastination	sub
	head	procrastinate
	syl	pro+2cras+ti+1na+tion
	pos	n.
procrastinator	sub
	head	procrastinate
	syl	pro+1cras+ti+2na+tor
	pos	n.
procreate	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_o?!cre*_are, from #7pro -%1#7+ cre*_are to create
procreate	1.
	syl	pro+cre+ate
	pron	<1pr*ukri2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to beget or engender (off?!spring).
procreate	2.
	syl	pro+cre+ate
	pron	<1pr*ukri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into being.
procreation	sub
	head	procreate
	syl	pro+cre:1a+tion
	pos	n.
procreant	sub
	head	procreate
	or	procreative
	syl	pro+cre+ant
	pos	adj.
procreative	sub
	head	procreate
	or	procreant
	syl	pro+cre:2a+tive
	pos	adj.
procreator	sub
	head	procreate
	syl	pro+cre:2a+tor
	pos	n.
Procrustean	0.
	syl	Pro+crus+te:an
	pron	<pr*u1kr^sti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or designed to produce conformity by violent or ruthless methods.
Procrustes	ety	C16: from Greek Prokroust*_es the stretcher, from prokrouein to extend by hammering out
Procrustes	0.
	syl	Pro:crus:tes
	pron	<pr*u1kr^stEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a robber, who put travellers in his bed, stretching or lopping off their limbs so that they fitted it.
procryptic	ety	C19: from #7pro -%2#7+ Greek kruptein to conceal
procryptic	0.
	syl	pro+cryp+tic
	pron	<pr*u1kriptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having protective coloration.
procryptically	sub
	head	procryptic
	syl	pro+1cryp+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
procto-	ety	from Greek pr*_oktos 
proctology	0.
	syl	proc+tol+o:gy
	pron	<prok1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the rectum.
proctological	sub
	head	proctology
	syl	proc+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2prokt*1loJi?!kL>
	pos	adj.
proctologist	sub
	head	proctology
	syl	proc+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
proctor	ety	C14: syncopated variant of #7procurator 
proctor	1.
	syl	proc+tor
	pron	<1prokt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the teaching staff of certain universities having the duties of invigilating at examinations, enforcing discipline, etc.
proctor	2.
	syl	proc+tor
	pron	<1prokt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an agent, esp. one engaged to conduct another's case in a court.
proctor	3.
	syl	proc+tor
	pron	<1prokt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an agent employed to collect tithes.
proctor	4.
	syl	proc+tor
	pron	<1prokt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	one of the elected representatives of the clergy in Convocation and the General Synod.
proctorial	sub
	head	proctor
	syl	proc+to+ri:al
	pron	<prok1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
proctorially	sub
	head	proctor
	syl	proc+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
proctoscope	0.
	syl	proc+to+scope
	pron	<1prokt*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the rectum.
proctoscopic	sub
	head	proctoscope
	syl	proc+to+scop+ic
	pron	<2prokt*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
proctoscopy	sub
	head	proctoscope
	syl	proc+tos+co+py
	pron	<prok1tosk*pi>
	pos	n.
procumbent	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_ocumbere to fall forwards; compare #7incumbent 
procumbent	1.
	syl	pro+cum+bent
	pron	<pr*u1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {prostrate}. (of stems) growing along the ground.
procumbent	2.
	syl	pro+cum+bent
	pron	<pr*u1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	leaning forwards or lying on the face.
procuration	1.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prokju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of procuring.
procuration	2.a.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prokju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the appointment of an agent, procurator, or attorney.
procuration	2.b.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prokju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, function, or authority of such an official.
procuration	2.c.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prokju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal written authority given to such an official. See also {power of attorney}.
procuration	3.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prokju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the offence of procuring women for immoral purposes.
procuration	4.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2prokju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the management of another person's affairs.
procurator	ety	C13: from Latin: a manager, from pr*_oc*_ur*_are to attend to
procurator	1.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tor
	pron	<1prokju2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a civil official of the emperor's administration, often employed as the governor of a minor province or as a financial agent.
procurator	2.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tor
	pron	<1prokju2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person engaged and authorized by another to manage his affairs.
procuracy	sub
	head	procurator
	or	procuratorship
	syl	proc:u+ra+cy
	pron	<1prokjur*si>
	pos	n.
procuratorship	sub
	head	procurator
	or	procuracy
	syl	proc:u+2ra+tor+ship
	pos	n.
procuratorial	sub
	head	procurator
	or	procuratory
	syl	proc:u+ra+to+ri:al
	pron	<2prokjur*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
procuratory	sub
	head	procurator
	or	procuratorial
	syl	proc:u+ra+to+ry
	pron	<1prokjur*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
procurator fiscal	0.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tor fis+cal
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a legal officer who performs the functions of public prosecutor and coroner.
procuratory	0.
	syl	proc:u+ra+tor:y
	pron	<1prokjur*t*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	authorization to act on behalf of someone else.
procure	ety	C13: from Latin pr*_oc*_ur*_are to look after, from #7pro -%1#7+ c*_ur*_are to care for
procure	1.
	syl	pro+cure
	pron	<pr*1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or acquire; secure.
procure	2.
	syl	pro+cure
	pron	<pr*1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obtain (women or girls) to act as prostitutes.
procurable	sub
	head	procure
	syl	pro+1cur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
procurement	sub
	head	procure
	syl	pro+1cure+ment
	pos	n.
procurance	sub
	head	procure
	or	procural
	syl	pro+1cur+ance
	pos	n.
procural	sub
	head	procure
	or	procurance
	syl	pro+1cur+al
	pos	n.
procurer	0.
	syl	pro+cur+er
	pron	<pr*1kju*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who procures, esp. a man who procures women or girls as prostitutes.
Procyon	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek Proku*_on literally: before the Dog, from #7pro -%2#7+ ku*_on dog; so named because it rises just before Sirius, the Dog Star
Procyon	0.
	syl	Pro+cy+on
	pron	<1pr*usi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Canis Minor, a binary with a very faint companion. Visual magnitude: 0.4; spectral type: F3; distance: 11 light years.
prod	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
prods	infl
	head	prod
	syl	prods
	pos	vb.
prodding	infl
	head	prod
	syl	prod+ding
	pos	vb.
prodded	infl
	head	prod
	syl	prod+ded.
	pos	vb.
prod	1.
	syl	prod
	pron	<prod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to poke or jab with or as if with a pointed object.
prod	2.
	syl	prod
	pron	<prod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rouse or urge to action. {~}
prod	3.
	syl	prod
	pron	<prod>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of prodding.
prod	4.
	syl	prod
	pron	<prod>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sharp or pointed object.
prod	5.
	syl	prod
	pron	<prod>
	pos	vb.
	def	a stimulus or reminder.
prodder	sub
	head	prod
	syl	prod+der
	pos	n.
prod	1.
	syl	prod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	produce.
prod	2.
	syl	prod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	produced.
prod	3.
	syl	prod.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	product.
prodigal	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin pr*_odig*_alis wasteful, from Latin pr*_odigus lavish, from pr*_odigere to squander, from #7pro -%1#7+ agere to drive
prodigal	1.
	syl	prod:i+gal
	pron	<1prodigL>
	pos	adj.
	def	recklessly wasteful or extrava?!gant, as in disposing of goods or money.
prodigal	2.
	syl	prod:i+gal
	pron	<1prodigL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lavish in giving or yielding.
	exam	1	prodigal of compliments.
prodigal	3.
	syl	prod:i+gal
	pron	<1prodigL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spends lavishly or squanders money.
prodigality	sub
	head	prodigal
	syl	prod:i+1gal+i:ty
	pos	n.
prodigally	sub
	head	prodigal
	syl	prod:i+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
prodigious	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_odigi*_osus marvellous, from pr*_odigium see #7prodigy 
prodigious	1.
	syl	pro+di+gious
	pron	<pr*1diJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	vast in size, extent, power, etc.
prodigious	2.
	syl	pro+di+gious
	pron	<pr*1diJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wonderful or amazing.
prodigious	3.
	syl	pro+di+gious
	pron	<pr*1diJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	threatening.
prodigiously	sub
	head	prodigious
	syl	pro+1di+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
prodigiousness	sub
	head	prodigious
	syl	pro+1di+gious+ness
	pos	n.
prodigy	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_odigium an unnatural happening, from #7pro -%1#7+ -igium, probably from *_aio I say
prodigy	1.
	syl	prod:i+gy
	pron	<1prodiJi>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	a person, esp. a child, of unusual or marvellous talents.
prodigy	2.
	syl	prod:i+gy
	pron	<1prodiJi>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	anything that is a cause of wonder and amazement.
prodigy	3.
	syl	prod:i+gy
	pron	<1prodiJi>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	something monstrous or abnormal.
prodigy	4.
	syl	prod:i+gy
	pron	<1prodiJi>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	an archaic word for {omen}.
prodrome	ety	C19: via French from New Latin prodromus, from Greek prodromos forerunner, from #7pro -%2#7+ dramein to run
prodrome	0.
	syl	pro+drome
	pron	<1pr*udr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any symptom that signals the impending onset of a disease.
prodromal	sub
	head	prodrome
	or	prodromic
	syl	pro+1dro+mal
	pron	<pr*u1dromik>
	pos	adj.
prodromic	sub
	head	prodrome
	or	prodromal
	syl	pro+drom+ic
	pron	<pr*u1dromik>
	pos	adj.
produce	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_od*_ucere to bring forward, from #7pro -%1#7+ d*_ucere to lead
produce	1.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<pr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring (something) into existence; yield.
produce	2.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<pr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring forth (a product) by mental or physical effort; make.
	exam	1	she produced a delicious dinner for us.
produce	3.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<pr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give birth to.
produce	4.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<pr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present to view.
	exam	1	to pro?!duce evidence.
produce	5.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<pr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring before the public.
	exam	1	he produced two plays and a film last year.
produce	6.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<pr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to extend (a line).
produce	7.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<1prodju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is produced; product.
produce	8.
	syl	pro+duce
	pron	<1prodju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	agricultural products regarded collectively.
	exam	1	farm pro?!duce.
producible	sub
	head	produce
	syl	pro+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
producibility	sub
	head	produce
	syl	pro+2duc+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
producer	1.
	syl	pro+duc+er
	pron	<pr*1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that produces.
producer	2.
	syl	pro+duc+er
	pron	<pr*1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person responsible for the artistic direction of a play, including interpretation of the script, preparation of the actors, and overall design.
producer	3.
	syl	pro+duc+er
	pron	<pr*1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who organizes the stage production of a play, including the finance, management, etc.
producer	4.
	syl	pro+duc+er
	pron	<pr*1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a person or business enterprise that gener?!ates goods or services for sale. Compare { {consumer} (sense 1)}.
producer	5.
	syl	pro+duc+er
	pron	<pr*1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an apparatus or plant for making producer gas.
producer	6.
	syl	pro+duc+er
	pron	<pr*1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	an organism, esp. a green plant, that builds up its own tissues from simple inorganic compounds. See also {consumer} (sense 3), {decomposer}.
producer gas	0.
	syl	pro+duc+er gas
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of carbon monoxide and nitrogen produced by passing air over hot coke, used mainly as a fuel. Also called: {air gas}. See also {water gas}.
producer's goods	alt
	head	producer goods
	or	producer goods
	syl	pro+duc+er's goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
producer goods	0.
	or	producer's goods
	syl	pro+duc+er goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	other terms for {capital goods}.
product	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_oductum (something) produced, from pr*_od*_ucere to bring forth
product	1.
	syl	prod+uct
	pron	<1prod^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	something produced by effort, or some mechanical or industrial process.
product	2.
	syl	prod+uct
	pron	<1prod^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of some natural process.
product	3.
	syl	prod+uct
	pron	<1prod^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a result or consequence.
product	4.
	syl	prod+uct
	pron	<1prod^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance formed in a chemical reaction.
product	5.a.
	syl	prod+uct
	pron	<1prod^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of the multiplication of two or more numbers, quantities, etc.
product	5.b.
	syl	prod+uct
	pron	<1prod^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {intersection} (sense 3)}.
production	1.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of producing.
production	2.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is produced; product.
production	3.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount produced or the rate at which it is produced.
production	4.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the creation or manufacture for sale of goods and services with exchange value.
production	5.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any work created as a result of literary or artistic effort.
production	6.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the organization and presentation of a play, opera, etc.
production	7.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the artistic direction of a play.
production	8.
	syl	pro+duc+tion
	pron	<pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	manufactured by a mass-production process.
	exam	1	a production model of a car.
make a production (out) of	9.
	head	production
	syl	make a production (out) of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make an unnecessary fuss about.
productional	sub
	head	production
	syl	pro+1duc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
production line	0.
	syl	pro+duc+tion line
	pos	n.
	def	a factory system in which parts or components of the end product are transported by a conveyor through a number of different sites at each of which a manual or machine operation is performed on them without interrupt?!ing the flow of production.
productive	1.
	syl	pro+duc+tive
	pron	<pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or having the power to produce; fertile.
productive	2.
	syl	pro+duc+tive
	pron	<pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding favourable or effective results.
productive	3.a.
	syl	pro+duc+tive
	pron	<pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or capable of producing goods and services that have monetary or exchange value.
	exam	1	productive assets.
productive	3.b.
	syl	pro+duc+tive
	pron	<pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such production.
	exam	1	the productive processes of an industry.
productive	4.
	syl	pro+duc+tive
	pron	<pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	resulting in.
	exam	1	productive of good results.
productive	5.
	syl	pro+duc+tive
	pron	<pr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an affix or combining form used to produce new words.
productively	sub
	head	productive
	syl	pro+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
productivity	sub
	head	productive
	or	productiveness
	syl	prod+uc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2prod^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
productiveness	sub
	head	productive
	or	productivity
	syl	pro+1duc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
proem	ety	C14: from Latin prooemium introduction, from Greek prooimion, from #7pro -%2#7+ hoim*_e song
proem	0.
	syl	pro+em
	pron	<1pr*uem>
	pos	n.
	def	an introduction or preface, such as to a work of literature.
proemial	sub
	head	proem
	syl	pro+e:mi:al
	pron	<pr*u1Emi*l>
	pos	adj.
proestrus	0.
	syl	pro+es+trus
	pron	<pr*u1estr*s>, <-1Estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {pro-oestrus}.
prof	0.
	syl	prof
	pron	<prof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {professor}.
Prof	0.
	syl	Prof.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Professor.
profane	ety	C15: from Latin prof*_anus outside the temple, from #7pro -%1#7+ f*_anum temple &- prof@.a+na+tion (@!pr$Af$$#!ne$I#s$$n) n. &- pro+fan@.a+to@.ry (pr$$#!f@an$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) adj.
profane	1.
	syl	pro+fane
	pron	<pr*1fAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or indicating contempt, irreverence, or disrespect for a divinity or something sacred.
profane	2.
	syl	pro+fane
	pron	<pr*1fAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not designed or used for religious purposes; secular.
profane	3.
	syl	pro+fane
	pron	<pr*1fAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not initiated into the inner mysteries or sacred rites.
profane	4.
	syl	pro+fane
	pron	<pr*1fAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	vulgar, coarse, or blasphemous.
	exam	1	profane language.
profane	5.
	syl	pro+fane
	pron	<pr*1fAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or use (something sacred) with irreverence.
profane	6.
	syl	pro+fane
	pron	<pr*1fAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to an unworthy or improper use.
profaner	sub
	head	profane
	syl	pro+1fan+er
	pos	n.
profanely	sub
	head	profane
	syl	pro+1fane+ly
	pos	adv.
profaneness	sub
	head	profane
	syl	pro+1fane+ness
	pos	n.
profanities	infl
	head	profanity
	syl	pro+fan+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
profanity	1.
	syl	pro+fan+i:ty
	pron	<pr*1f@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being profane.
profanity	2.
	syl	pro+fan+i:ty
	pron	<pr*1f@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	vulgar or irreverent action, speech, etc.
profess	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_ofit*_er*_i to confess openly, from #7pro -%1#7+ fat*_er*_i to confess
profess	1.
	syl	pro+fess
	pron	<pr*1fes>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affirm or announce (something, such as faith); acknowledge.
	exam	1	to profess ignorance;
	exam	2	to profess a belief in God.
profess	2.
	syl	pro+fess
	pron	<pr*1fes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to claim (something, such as a feeling or skill, or to be or do something), often insincerely or falsely.
	exam	1	to profess to be a skilled driver.
profess	3.
	syl	pro+fess
	pron	<pr*1fes>
	pos	vb.
	def	to receive or be received into a religious order, as by taking vows.
professed	1.
	syl	pro+fessed
	pron	<pr*1fest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	avowed or acknowl?!edged.
professed	2.
	syl	pro+fessed
	pron	<pr*1fest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	alleged or pretended.
professed	3.
	syl	pro+fessed
	pron	<pr*1fest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	professing to be qualified as.
	exam	1	a professed philosopher.
professed	4.
	syl	pro+fessed
	pron	<pr*1fest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having taken vows of a religious order.
professedly	sub
	head	professed
	syl	pro+fess+ed+ly
	pron	<pr*1fesidli>
	pos	adv.
profession	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin professi*_o the taking of vows upon entering a religious order, from Latin: public acknowledgment; see #7profess 
profession	1.
	syl	pro+fes+sion
	pron	<pr*1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an occupation requiring special training in the liberal arts or sciences, esp. one of the three learned professions, law, theology, or medicine.
profession	2.
	syl	pro+fes+sion
	pron	<pr*1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of people in such an occupation.
profession	3.
	syl	pro+fes+sion
	pron	<pr*1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of professing; avowal; declaration.
profession	4.a.
	syl	pro+fes+sion
	pron	<pr*1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {profession of faith}. a declaration of faith in a religion, esp. as made on entering the Church of that religion or an order belonging to it.
profession	4.b.
	syl	pro+fes+sion
	pron	<pr*1feS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the faith or the religion that is the subject of such a declaration.
professional	1.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, suitable for, or engaged in as a profession.
professional	2.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	engaging in an activity for gain or as a means of livelihood.
professional	3.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely competent in a job, etc.
professional	4.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	undertaken or performed for gain or by people who are paid.
professional	5.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who belongs to or engages in one of the professions.
professional	6.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engages for his livelihood in some activity also pursued by amateurs.
professional	7.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engages in an activity with great competence.
professional	8.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert player of a game who gives instruction, esp. to members of a club by whom he is hired.
professionally	sub
	head	professional
	syl	pro+1fes+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
professionalism	1.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al+ism
	pron	<pr*1feS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the methods, character, status, etc., of a professional.
professionalism	2.
	syl	pro+fes+sion+al+ism
	pron	<pr*1feS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the pursuit of an activity for gain or livelihood.
professionalist	sub
	head	professionalism
	syl	pro+1fes+sion+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
professor	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin: one who has made his profession in a religious order, from Latin: a public teacher; see #7profess 
professor	1.
	syl	pro+fes+sor
	pron	<pr*1fes*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. in the U.S.): {full professor}. the principal lecturer or teacher in a field of learning at a university or college; a holder of a university chair.
professor	2.
	syl	pro+fes+sor
	pron	<pr*1fes*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any teacher in a university or college. See also {associate professor, assistant professor}.
professor	3.
	syl	pro+fes+sor
	pron	<pr*1fes*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who claims skill and instructs others in some sport, occupation, etc.
professor	4.
	syl	pro+fes+sor
	pron	<pr*1fes*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who professes his opinions, beliefs, etc.
professorial	sub
	head	professor
	syl	prof+es+so+ri:al
	pron	<2profi1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
professorially	sub
	head	professor
	syl	prof+es+1so+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
professorate	alt
	head	professoriate
	or	professoriate
	syl	pro+fes+so+rate
	pron	<pr*1fes*rit>
	pos	n.
professoriate	1.
	or	professorate
	syl	prof+es+sor+i:ate
	pron	<2profi1sc:riit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of professors.
professoriate	2.
	or	professorate
	syl	prof+es+sor+i:ate
	pron	<2profi1sc:riit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {pro+fes+sor+ship} (pr$$#!f$es$$#s$Ip). the rank or position of university professor.
proffer	ety	C13: from Old French proffrir, from #7pro -%1#7+ offrir to offer
proffer	1.
	syl	prof+fer
	pron	<1prof*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer for acceptance; tender.
proffer	2.
	syl	prof+fer
	pron	<1prof*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of proffering.
profferer	sub
	head	proffer
	syl	prof+fer+er
	pos	n.
proficient	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_oficere to make progress, from #7pro -%1#7+ facere to make &- pro+#!fi+cien+cy n.
proficient	1.
	syl	pro+fi+cient
	pron	<pr*1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great facility (in an art, occupation, etc.); skilled.
proficient	2.
	syl	pro+fi+cient
	pron	<pr*1fiS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for an {expert}.
proficiently	sub
	head	proficient
	syl	pro+1fi+cient+ly
	pos	adv.
profile	ety	C17: from Italian profilo, from profilare to sketch lightly, from #7pro -%1#7+ Latin f*_ilum thread &- pro+fil+ist (#!pr$$$uf$Il$Ist) n.
profile	1.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a side view, outline, or representation of an object, esp. of a human face or head.
profile	2.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a view or representation of an object, esp. a building, in contour or outline.
profile	3.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a short biographical sketch of a subject.
profile	4.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a graph or table representing the extent to which a person, field, or object exhibits various tested characteristics or tendencies.
	exam	1	a population profile.
profile	5.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical section of soil from the ground surface to the parent rock showing the different horizons.
profile	6.a.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical section of part of the earth's crust showing the layers of rock.
profile	6.b.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of such a section.
profile	7.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the outline of the shape of a river valley either from source to mouth ({long profile}) or at right angles to the flow of the river ({cross profile}) . {~}
profile	8.
	syl	pro+file
	pron	<1pr*ufIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw, write, or make a profile of.
profile drag	0.
	syl	pro+file drag
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of the surface friction drag and the form drag for a body moving subsonically through a fluid.
profit	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_ofectus advance, from pr*_oficere to make progress; see #7proficient 
profit	1.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	excess of revenues over outlays and expenses in a business enterprise over a given period of time, usually a year.
profit	2.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	the monetary gain derived from a transaction.
profit	3.a.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	income derived from property or an invest?!ment, as contrasted with capital gains.
profit	3.b.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of this income to the investment or principal.
profit	4.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the income or reward accruing to a successful entrepreneur and held to be the motivating factor of all economic activity in a capital?!ist economy.
profit	5.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	a gain, benefit, or advantage.
profit	6.
	syl	prof+it
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain or cause to gain profit.
profiter	sub
	head	profit
	syl	prof+it+er
	pos	n.
profitless	sub
	head	profit
	syl	prof+it+less
	pos	adj.
profitable	0.
	syl	prof+it+a:ble
	pron	<1profit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording gain, benefit, or profit.
profitably	sub
	head	profitable
	syl	prof+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
profit and loss	0.
	syl	prof+it and loss
	pos	n.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	an account compiled at the end of a financial year showing that year's revenue and expense items and indicating gross and net profit or loss.
profiteer	1.
	syl	prof:i+teer
	pron	<2profi1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes excessive profits, esp. by charging exorbitant prices for goods in short supply.
profiteer	2.
	syl	prof:i+teer
	pron	<2profi1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make excessive profits.
profiterole	ety	C16: from French, literally: a small profit, (related to the gifts, etc., given to a servant), from profiter to #7profit 
profiterole	0.
	syl	pro+fit+er+ole
	pron	<2profit*1r*ul>, <1profit*2r*ul>, <pr*1fit*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small case of choux pastry with a sweet or savoury filling.
profit-sharing	0.
	syl	prof:it-shar:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system in which a portion of the net profit of a business is distributed to its employees, usually in proportion to their wages or their length of service.
profligate	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_ofl*_ig*_atus corrupt, from pr*_ofl*_ig*_are to overthrow, from #7pro -%1#7+ fl*_igere to beat
profligate	1.
	syl	prof+li+gate
	pron	<1profligit>
	pos	adj.
	def	shamelessly immoral or debauched.
profligate	2.
	syl	prof+li+gate
	pron	<1profligit>
	pos	adj.
	def	wildly extravagant or wasteful.
profligate	3.
	syl	prof+li+gate
	pron	<1profligit>
	pos	n.
	def	a profligate person.
profligacy	sub
	head	profligate
	syl	prof+li+ga+cy
	pron	<1proflig*si>
	pos	n.
profluent	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_ofluere to flow along
profluent	0.
	syl	prof+lu+ent
	pron	<1proflu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing smoothly or abundantly.
pro-form	0.
	syl	pro-form
	pos	n.
	def	a word having grammatical function but assuming the meaning of an antecedent word or phrase for which it substitutes.
	exam	1	the word @6does@9 is a pro-form for @6understands Greek@9 in @6I can't understand Greek but he does.@9
pro forma	1.
	syl	pro for+ma
	pron	Latin. <1pr*u> <1fc:m*>
	pos	adj.
	def	prescribing a set form or procedure. {~}
pro forma	2.
	syl	pro for+ma
	pron	Latin. <1pr*u> <1fc:m*>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed in a set manner.
profound	ety	C14: from Old French profund, from Latin profundus deep, from #7pro -%1#7+ fundus bottom
profound	1.
	syl	pro+found
	pron	<pr*1faund>
	pos	adj.
	def	penetrating deeply into subjects or ideas.
	exam	1	a profound mind.
profound	2.
	syl	pro+found
	pron	<pr*1faund>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at or extending to a great depth.
profound	3.
	syl	pro+found
	pron	<pr*1faund>
	pos	adj.
	def	reaching to or stemming from the depths of one's nature.
	exam	1	profound regret.
profound	4.
	syl	pro+found
	pron	<pr*1faund>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense or absolute.
	exam	1	profound si?!lence.
profound	5.
	syl	pro+found
	pron	<pr*1faund>
	pos	adj.
	def	thoroughgoing; extensive.
	exam	1	profound changes.
profound	6.
	syl	pro+found
	pron	<pr*1faund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a great depth; abyss.
profoundly	sub
	head	profound
	syl	pro+1found+ly
	pos	adv.
profoundness	sub
	head	profound
	or	profundity
	syl	pro+1found+ness
	pron	<pr*1f^nditi>
	pos	n.
profundity	sub
	head	profound
	or	profoundness
	syl	pro+fun+di:ty
	pron	<pr*1f^nditi>
	pos	n.
profuse	ety	C15: from Latin profundere to pour lavishly
profuse	1.
	syl	pro+fuse
	pron	<pr*1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	plentiful, copious, or abundant.
	exam	1	profuse compliments.
profuse	2.
	syl	pro+fuse
	pron	<pr*1fju:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	free or generous in the giving (of).
	exam	1	profuse in thanks.
profusely	sub
	head	profuse
	syl	pro+1fuse+ly
	pos	adv.
profuseness	sub
	head	profuse
	or	profusion
	syl	pro+1fuse+ness
	pos	n.
profusion	sub
	head	profuse
	or	profuseness
	syl	pro+1fu+sion
	pos	n.
prog	ety	C17: of unknown origin
progs	infl
	head	prog
	syl	progs
	pos	vb.
progging	infl
	head	prog
	syl	prog+ging
	pos	vb.
progged	infl
	head	prog
	syl	progged.
	pos	vb.
prog	1.
	syl	prog
	pron	<prog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang or dialect.
	def	to prowl about for or as if for food or plunder.
prog	2.
	syl	prog
	pron	<prog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang or dialect.
	def	food obtained by begging.
prog	3.
	syl	prog
	pron	<prog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian dialect.
	def	a Newfoundland word for {food}.
prog	1.
	syl	prog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	programme.
prog	2.
	syl	prog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	progress.
prog	3.
	syl	prog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	progressive.
Prog	0.
	syl	Prog.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Progressive (Party, etc.).
progenitive	0.
	syl	pro+gen:i+tive
	pron	<pr*u1Jenitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of bearing offspring.
progenitiveness	sub
	head	progenitive
	syl	pro+1gen:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
progenitor	ety	C14: from Latin: ancestor, from #7pro -%1#7+ genitor parent, from gignere to beget
progenitor	1.
	syl	pro+gen:i+tor
	pron	<pr*u1Jenit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a direct ancestor.
progenitor	2.
	syl	pro+gen:i+tor
	pron	<pr*u1Jenit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an originator or founder of a future development; precursor.
progeny	ety	C13: from Latin pr*_ogeni*_es lineage; see #7progenitor 
progenies	infl
	head	progeny
	syl	prog+e:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
progeny	1.
	syl	prog+e:ny
	pron	<1proJini>
	pos	n.
	def	the immediate descendant or descendants of a person, animal, etc.
progeny	2.
	syl	prog+e:ny
	pron	<1proJini>
	pos	n.
	def	a result or outcome.
progestational	1.
	syl	pro+ges+ta+tion+al
	pron	<2pr*uJe1stAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of or relating to the phase of the menstrual cycle, lasting approximately 14 days, during which the uterus is prepared for pregnancy by the secretion of progesterone from the corpus luteum.
progestational	2.
	syl	pro+ges+ta+tion+al
	pron	<2pr*uJe1stAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	preceding gestation; before pregnancy.
progesterone	ety	C20: from #7pro -%1#7+ge (#7station) #7+ster (#7ol) #7+ -#7one 
progesterone	0.
	syl	pro+ges+ter+one
	pron	<pr*u1Jest*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a steroid hormone, secreted mainly by the corpus luteum in the ovary, that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy. Formula: C\2\1H\3\0O\2. Also called: {corpus luteum hormone}.
progestin	ety	C20: from #7progest (#7erone) #7+ -#7in 
progestogen	alt
	head	progestin
	or	progestin
	syl	pro+ges+to+gen
	pos	n.
progestin	0.
	or	progestogen
	syl	pro+ges+tin
	pron	<pr*1Jestin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of steroid hormones that have progesterone-like activity.
proglottid	alt
	head	proglottis
	or	proglottis
	syl	pro+glot+tid
	pron	<-1gloti2dEz>
	pos	n.
proglottides	infl
	head	proglottis
	syl	pro+glot+ti+des
	pron	<-1gloti2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proglottis	0.
	or	proglottid
	syl	pro+glot+tis
	pron	<pr*u1glotis>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the segments that make up the body of a tapeworm. Each contains reproductive organs and separates from the worm when filled with fertilized eggs.
proglottic	sub
	head	proglottis
	or	proglottidean
	syl	pro+1glot+tic
	pos	adj.
proglottidean	sub
	head	proglottis
	or	proglottic
	syl	pro+glot+1tid+e:an
	pos	adj.
prognathous	ety	C19: from #7pro -%2#7+ Greek gnathos jaw
prognathic	alt
	head	prognathous
	or	prognathous
	syl	prog+nath+ic
	pron	<prog1n@Tik>
	pos	adj.
prognathous	0.
	or	prognathic
	syl	prog+na+thous
	pron	<prog1nAT*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a projecting lower jaw.
prognathism	sub
	head	prognathous
	syl	prog+na+thism
	pron	<1progn*2Tiz*m>
	pos	n.
prognosis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: knowledge beforehand
prognoses	infl
	head	prognosis
	syl	prog+no+ses
	pron	<-1n*usEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prognosis	1.a.
	syl	prog+no+sis
	pron	<prog1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a prediction of the course or outcome of a disease or disorder.
prognosis	1.b.
	syl	prog+no+sis
	pron	<prog1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the chances of recovery from a disease.
prognosis	2.
	syl	prog+no+sis
	pron	<prog1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any forecast or prediction.
prognostic	ety	C15: from Old French pronostique, from Latin progn*_osticum, from Greek prog?!n*_ostikon, from progign*_oskein to know in advance
prognostic	1.
	syl	prog+nos+tic
	pron	<prog1nostik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or serving as a prognosis.
prognostic	2.
	syl	prog+nos+tic
	pron	<prog1nostik>
	pos	adj.
	def	foretelling or predicting.
prognostic	3.
	syl	prog+nos+tic
	pron	<prog1nostik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any symptom or sign used in making a prognosis.
prognostic	4.
	syl	prog+nos+tic
	pron	<prog1nostik>
	pos	n.
	def	a sign or forecast of some future occurrence.
prognosticate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin progn*_ostic*_are to predict
prognosticate	1.
	syl	prog+nos+ti+cate
	pron	<prog1nosti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to foretell (future events) according to present signs or indications; prophesy.
prognosticate	2.
	syl	prog+nos+ti+cate
	pron	<prog1nosti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to foreshadow or portend.
prognostication	sub
	head	prognosticate
	syl	prog+2nos+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
prognosticative	sub
	head	prognosticate
	syl	prog+1nos+ti+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
prognosticator	sub
	head	prognosticate
	syl	prog+1nos+ti+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
programme	alt
	head	program
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
program	1.
	or	programme
	syl	pro+gram
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of coded instructions fed into a computer, enabling it to perform specified logical and arithmetical operations on data. {~} {+grams, +gram+ming, +grammed} {+grammes, +gram+ming, +grammed}.
program	2.
	or	programme
	syl	pro+gram
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed a program into (a computer).
program	3.
	or	programme
	syl	pro+gram
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange (data) into a suitable form so that it can be processed by a computer.
program	4.
	or	programme
	syl	pro+gram
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to write a program.
programable	alt
	head	programmable
	or	programmable
	syl	pro+gram+able
	pron	<pr*u1gr@m*b*l>
	pos	adj.
programmable	0.
	or	programable
	syl	pro+gram+ma+ble
	pron	<pr*u1gr@m*b*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being programmed.
programmatic	1.
	syl	pro+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2pr*ugr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to programme music.
programmatic	2.
	syl	pro+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2pr*ugr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a programme.
programme	ety	C17: from Late Latin programma, from Greek: written public notice, from #7pro -%2#7+ graphein to write
program	alt
	head	programme
	or	programme
	syl	pro+gram
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
programme	1.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a written or printed list of the events, performers, etc., in a public performance.
programme	2.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a performance or series of performances, often presented at a scheduled time, esp. on radio or television.
programme	3.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a specially arranged selection of things to be done.
programme	4.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan, schedule, or pro?!cedure.
programme	5.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a syllabus or curriculum.
programmes	infl
	head	programme
	or	programs
	syl	pro+grammes
	pos	vb.
programming	infl
	head	programme
	or	programing
	syl	pro+gram+ming
	pos	vb.
programmed	infl
	head	programme
	or	programed
	syl	pro+grammed
	pos	vb.
programs	infl
	head	programme
	or	programmes
	syl	pro+grams
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
programing	infl
	head	programme
	or	programming
	syl	pro+gram+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
programed	infl
	head	programme
	or	programmed
	syl	pro+gramed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
programme	6.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to design or schedule (something) as a programme.
programme	7.
	or	program
	syl	pro+gramme
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a variant spelling of {program}.
programmed learning	0.
	syl	pro+grammed learn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a teaching method in which the material to be learnt is broken down into easily understandable parts on which the pupil is able to test himself .
programme music	0.
	syl	pro+gramme mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music that is intended to depict or evoke a scene or idea. Compare {absolute music}.
programmer	0.
	syl	pro+gram+mer
	pron	<1pr*ugr@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who analyses a par?!ticular problem and writes a program so that the relevant data may be processed by a computer.
programming language	0.
	syl	pro+gram+ming lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a language system by which instructions to a computer are put into a coded form, using a well-defined set of characters that is mutually comprehensible to user and computer. See also {FORTRAN, ALGOL, COBOL, PL/1, machine language}.
progress	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_ogressus a going forwards, from pr*_ogred*_i to advance, from #7pro -%1#7+ grad*_i to step
progress	1.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<1pr*ugres>
	pos	n.
	def	movement forwards, esp. towards a place or objective.
progress	2.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<1pr*ugres>
	pos	n.
	def	satisfactory development, growth, or advance.
progress	3.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<1pr*ugres>
	pos	n.
	def	advance towards completion, maturity, or perfection.
progress	4.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<1pr*ugres>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to progress.
	exam	1	a progress report.
progress	5.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<1pr*ugres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	increasing complexity, adaptation, etc., during the development of an individual or evolution of a group.
progress	6.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<1pr*ugres>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a stately royal journey.
in progress	7.
	head	progress
	syl	in progress.
	def	taking place; under way.
progress	8.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<pr*1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move forwards or onwards, as towards a place or objective.
progress	9.
	syl	pro+gress
	pron	<pr*1gres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move towards or bring nearer to completion, maturity, or perfection.
progression	1.
	syl	pro+gres+sion
	pron	<pr*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of progressing; ad?!vancement.
progression	2.
	syl	pro+gres+sion
	pron	<pr*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of moving from one thing or unit in a sequence to the next.
progression	3.
	syl	pro+gres+sion
	pron	<pr*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a sequence of numbers in which each term differs from the succeeding term by a constant relation. See also {arithmetic progression, geometric progression, harmonic progression}.
progression	4.
	syl	pro+gres+sion
	pron	<pr*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	movement, esp. of a logical kind, from one note to the next ({melodic progression}) or from one chord to the next ({harmonic progression}) .
progression	5.
	syl	pro+gres+sion
	pron	<pr*1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	one of several calculations, based on the movement of the planets, from which it is supposed that one can find the expected developments in a person's birth chart and the probable trends of circumstances for a year in his life.
progressional	sub
	head	progression
	syl	pro+1gres+sion+al
	pos	adj.
progressionally	sub
	head	progression
	syl	pro+1gres+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
progressist	alt
	head	progressionist
	or	progressionist
	syl	pro+gres+sist
	pron	<pr*1gres?!ist>
	pos	n.
progressionist	0.
	or	progressist
	syl	pro+gres+sion+ist
	pron	<pr*1greS*nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an advocate of social, political, or economic progress; a member of a progressive political party.
progressionism	sub
	head	progressionist
	syl	pro+1gres+sion+ism
	pos	n.
progressive	1.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to progress.
progressive	2.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	proceeding or progressing by steps or degrees.
progressive	3.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	favouring or promoting political or social reform through government action, or even revolution, to improve the lot of the majority.
	exam	1	a progressive policy.
progressive	4.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to an educational system that allows flexibility in learning procedures, based on activities determined by the needs and capacities of the individual child, the aim of which is to integrate academic with social development.
progressive	5.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tax or tax system
	def	graduated so that the rate increases relative to the amount taxed. Compare { {regressive} (sense 2)}.
progressive	6.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a disease
	def	advancing in severity, complexity, or extent.
progressive	7.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dance, card game, etc.
	def	involving a regular change of partners after one figure, one game, etc.
progressive	8.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an aspect of verbs in some languages, including English, used to express prolonged or continuous activity as opposed to momentary or habitual activity.
	exam	1	a progressive aspect of the verb @6 to walk
progressive	9.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates progress, as in education, politics, etc.
progressive	10.a.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the progressive aspect of a verb.
progressive	10.b.
	syl	pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this aspect.
progressively	sub
	head	progressive
	syl	pro+1gres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
progressiveness	sub
	head	progressive
	syl	pro+1gres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
Progressive	1.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a member or supporter of a Progressive Party.
Progressive	2.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian history.
	def	a member or supporter of a chiefly agrarian reform movement advocating the nationalization of railways, low tariffs, an end to party politics, and similar measures: important in the early 1920s.
Progressive	3.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive
	pron	<pr*1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a Progressive Party, Progressive movement, or Progressives.
Progressive Conservative Party	0.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive Con+serv:a+tive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	a major political party with conservative policies.
Progressive Party	1.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. political party, made up chiefly of dissident Republicans, that nominated Theodore Roosevelt as its presidential candidate in 1912 and supported primaries, progressive labour legislation, and other reforms.
Progressive Party	2.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. political party, composed mostly of farmers, socialists, and unionists, that nominated Robert La Follette for president in 1924 and supported public ownership of railways and of public utilities and other reforms.
Progressive Party	3.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. political party, composed chiefly of dissident Democrats, that nominated Henry Wallace for president in 1948 and supported the nationalization of key industries, advocated social reforms, and opposed the Cold War.
Progressive Party	4.
	syl	Pro+gres+sive Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	the most liberal of the legally allowed political parties: formed by secession from the United Party in 1959. The Progressive Party supports a qualified franchise for all South Africans irrespective of colour. See also {Nationalist Party, United Party. |&380|}
prohibit	ety	C15: from Latin prohib*_ere to prevent, from #7pro -%1#7+ hab*_ere to hold
prohibit	1.
	syl	pro+hib+it
	pron	<pr*1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forbid by law or other authority.
prohibit	2.
	syl	pro+hib+it
	pron	<pr*1hibit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder or prevent.
prohibiter	sub
	head	prohibit
	or	prohibitor
	syl	pro+1hib+it+er
	pos	n.
prohibitor	sub
	head	prohibit
	or	prohibiter
	syl	pro+1hib:i+tor
	pos	n.
prohibition	1.
	syl	pro+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2pr*ui1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prohibiting or state of being prohibited.
prohibition	2.
	syl	pro+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2pr*ui1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an order or decree that prohibits.
prohibition	3.
	syl	pro+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2pr*ui1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; esp. in the U.S.
	def	a policy of legally forbidding the manufacture, transportation, sale, or consumption of alcoholic beverages except for medicinal or scientific purposes.
prohibition	4.
	syl	pro+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2pr*ui1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ from a superior court (in Britain the High Court) forbidding an inferior court to determine a matter outside its jurisdiction.
prohibitionary	sub
	head	prohibition
	syl	pro+hi+1bi+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
Prohibition	0.
	syl	Pro+hi+bi+tion
	pron	<2pr*ui1biS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period (1920-33) when the manufacture, sale, and transportation of intoxicating liquors was banned by constitutional amendment in the U.S.
Prohibitionist	sub
	head	Prohibition
	syl	Pro+hi+1bi+tion+ist
	pos	n.
prohibitionist	0.
	syl	pro+hi+bi+tion+ist
	pron	<2pr*ui1biS*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a person who favours prohibition, esp. of alcoholic beverages.
prohibitionism	sub
	head	prohibitionist
	syl	pro+hi+1bi+tion+ism
	pos	n.
prohibitory	alt
	head	prohibitive
	or	prohibitive
	syl	pro+hib:i+to:ry
	pron	<pr*1hibit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
prohibitive	1.
	or	prohibitory
	syl	pro+hib:i+tive
	pron	<pr*1hibitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	prohibiting or tending to prohibit.
prohibitive	2.
	or	prohibitory
	syl	pro+hib:i+tive
	pron	<pr*1hibitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of prices
	def	tending or designed to discourage sale or purchase.
prohibitively	sub
	head	prohibitive
	syl	pro+1hib:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
prohibitiveness	sub
	head	prohibitive
	syl	pro+1hib:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
project	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_oicere to throw down, from #7pro -%1#7+ iacere to throw
project	1.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<1proJekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposal, scheme, or design.
project	2.a.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<1proJekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a task requiring considerable or concerted effort, such as one by students.
project	2.b.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<1proJekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the subject of such a task.
project	3.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propose or plan.
project	4.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or cast forwards.
project	5.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to jut or cause to jut out.
project	6.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send forth or transport in the imagination.
	exam	1	to project oneself into the future.
project	7.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an image) to appear on a surface.
project	8.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (one's voice) to be heard clearly at a distance.
project	9.a.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a child
	def	to believe that others share one's subjective mental life.
project	9.b.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impute to others (one's hidden desires and impulses), esp. as a means of defending oneself. Compare {introject}.
project	10.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to draw a projection of.
project	11.
	syl	proj+ect
	pron	<pr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to communicate effectively, esp. to a large gathering.
projectile	ety	C17: from New Latin pr*_ojectilis jutting forwards
projectile	1.
	syl	pro+jec+tile
	pron	<pr*1JektIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or body thrown forwards.
projectile	2.
	syl	pro+jec+tile
	pron	<pr*1JektIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any self-propelling missile, esp. one powered by a rocket or the rocket itself.
projectile	3.
	syl	pro+jec+tile
	pron	<pr*1JektIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any object that can be fired from a gun, such as a bullet or shell.
projectile	4.
	syl	pro+jec+tile
	pron	<pr*1JektIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being or designed to be hurled forwards.
projectile	5.
	syl	pro+jec+tile
	pron	<pr*1JektIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	projecting or thrusting forwards.
projectile	6.
	syl	pro+jec+tile
	pron	<pr*1JektIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another word for {protrusile}.
projection	1.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of projecting or the state of being projected.
projection	2.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or part that juts out.
projection	3.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	see {map projection}.
projection	4.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of a line, figure, or solid on a given plane as it would be seen from a particular direction or in accordance with an accepted set of rules.
projection	5.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a scheme or plan.
projection	6.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a prediction based on known evidence and observations.
projection	7.a.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of showing film on a screen.
projection	7.b.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the image or images shown.
projection	8.a.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief, esp. in children, that others share one's subjective mental life.
projection	8.b.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of projecting one's own hidden desires and impulses. See also {defence mechanism}.
projection	9.
	syl	pro+jec+tion
	pron	<pr*1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mixing by alchemists of powdered philosopher's stone with molten base metals in order to transmute them into gold.
projectional	sub
	head	projection
	syl	pro+1jec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
projectionist	0.
	syl	pro+jec+tion+ist
	pron	<pr*1JekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person responsible for the operation of film projection machines.
projective	0.
	syl	pro+jec+tive
	pron	<pr*1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or concerned with projection.
	exam	1	projective geometry.
projectively	sub
	head	projective
	syl	pro+1jec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
projective geometry	0.
	syl	pro+jec+tive ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geometry con?!cerned with the properties of solids that are invariant under projection and section.
projective test	0.
	syl	pro+jec+tive test
	pos	n.
	def	any psychological test, such as the Rorschach test, in which the subject is presented with vague stimuli. The interpretation, by means of projection, is believed to contain important information about personality.
projector	1.
	syl	pro+jec+tor
	pron	<pr*1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument that projects an enlarged image of individual slides onto a screen or wall. Full name: {slide projector}.
projector	2.
	syl	pro+jec+tor
	pron	<pr*1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument in which a strip of film is wound past a lens at a fixed speed so that the frames can be viewed as a continuously moving sequence on a screen or wall. Full name: {film} {cine projector}.
projector	3.
	syl	pro+jec+tor
	pron	<pr*1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for projecting a light beam.
projector	4.
	syl	pro+jec+tor
	pron	<pr*1Jekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who devises projects.
projet	ety	C19: via French from Latin pr*_ojectum something projecting
projet	0.
	syl	pro+jet
	pron	<1proZA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Diplomacy.
	def	a draft of a proposed treaty; plan or proposition.
Sergei Sergeyevich	infl
	head	Prokofiev
	syl	Ser:gei Ser:ge:ye:vich
	pron	<sir1gjAj> <sir1gjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Prokofiev	0.
	syl	Pro:ko:fi:ev
	pron	<pr*1kofi2ef>, Russian <pra1kcfjif>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1953, Soviet composer. His compositions include the orchestral fairy tale (1936), the opera (1921), and seven symphonies.
Prokopyevsk	0.
	syl	Pro+kop+yevsk
	pron	Russian <pra1kcpjifsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in Kemerovo Region: the chief coal-mining centre of the Kuznetsk Basin. Pop.: 268000 (1975 est.).
prolactin	0.
	syl	pro+lac+tin
	pron	<pr*u1l@ktin>
	pos	n.
	def	a gonadotropic hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. In mammals it stimulates the secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum and initiates and maintains lactation. See also {follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone}.
prolamine	ety	C20: from #7prol (#7ine) #7+am (#7monia) #7+ -#7{ine %2}
prolamine	0.
	syl	pro+la+mine
	pron	<1pr*ul*2mEn>, <-min> <pr*u1l@mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of simple plant proteins, including gliadin, hordein, and zein.
prolapse	ety	C17: from pr*_ol*_abi to slide along, from #7pro -%1 + l*_ab*_i to slip
prolapse	1.
	syl	pro+lapse
	pron	<1pr*ul@ps>, <pr*u1l@ps>
	qual	Pathol. n.
	def	Also: {pro+lap+sus} (pr$$$u#!l@aps$$s). the sinking or falling down of an organ or part. Compare {proptosis. ~}
prolapse	2.
	syl	pro+lapse
	pron	<1pr*ul@ps>, <pr*u1l@ps>
	qual	Pathol. n.
	usage	of an organ, etc.
	def	to sink from its normal position.
prolate	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_oferre to enlarge
prolate	0.
	syl	pro+late
	pron	<1pr*ulAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a polar diameter of greater length than the equatorial diameter. Compare {oblate} %1.
prolately	sub
	head	prolate
	syl	pro+late+ly
	pos	adv.
prolateness	sub
	head	prolate
	syl	pro+late+ness
	pos	n.
prole	0.
	syl	prole
	pron	<pr*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	see {proletarian}.
proleg	ety	C19: from #7pro -%1#7+leg 
proleg	0.
	syl	pro+leg
	pron	<1pr*u2leg>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the short paired unjointed appendages on each abdominal segment of a caterpillar or certain other insect larvae.
prolegomenon	ety	C17: from Greek, from prolegein, from #7pro -%2#7+ legein to say
prolegomena	infl
	head	prolegomenon
	syl	pro+le:gom+e:na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
prolegomenon	0.
	syl	pro+le:gom+e:non
	pron	<2pr*ule1gomin*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a preliminary discussion, esp. a formal critical introduction to a lengthy text.
prolegomenal	sub
	head	prolegomenon
	syl	pro+le:1gom+e:nal
	pos	adj.
prolepsis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: anticipation, from prolambanein to anticipate, from #7pro -%2#7+ lambanein to take
prolepses	infl
	head	prolepsis
	syl	pro+lep+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prolepsis	1.
	syl	pro+lep+sis
	pron	<pr*u1lepsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhetorical device by which objections are anticipated and answered in advance.
prolepsis	2.
	syl	pro+lep+sis
	pron	<pr*u1lepsis>
	pos	n.
	def	use of a word after a verb in anticipation of its becoming applicable through the action of the verb, as in
proleptic	sub
	head	prolepsis
	syl	pro+1lep+tic
	pos	adj.
proletarian	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_ol*_et*_arius one whose only contribution to the state was his offspring, from pr*_ol*_es offspring
proletary	alt
	head	proletarian
	or	proletarian
	syl	pro+le:tar:y
	pron	<1pr*ulit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
proletarian	1.
	or	proletary
	syl	pro+le:tar+i:an
	pron	<2pr*uli1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating, or belonging to the proletariat.
proletarians	infl
	head	proletarian
	or	proletaries
	syl	pro+le:tar+i:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proletaries	infl
	head	proletarian
	or	proletarians
	syl	pro+le:tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proletarian	2.
	or	proletary
	syl	pro+le:tar+i:an
	pron	<2pr*uli1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the proletariat.
proletarianism	sub
	head	proletarian
	syl	pro+le:1tar+i:an+ism
	pos	n.
proletarianness	sub
	head	proletarian
	syl	pro+le:1tar+i:an+ness
	pos	n.
proletariat	ety	C19: via French from Latin pr*_ol*_et*_arius #7proletarian 
proletariat	1.
	syl	pro+le:tar:i+at
	pron	<2pr*uli1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	all wage-earners collectively.
proletariat	2.
	syl	pro+le:tar:i+at
	pron	<2pr*uli1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower or working class.
proletariat	3.
	syl	pro+le:tar:i+at
	pron	<2pr*uli1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist theory
	def	the class of wage-earners, esp. industrial workers, in a capitalist society, whose only possession of significant material value is their labour.
proletariat	4.
	syl	pro+le:tar:i+at
	pron	<2pr*uli1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	the lowest class of citizens who had no property.
proliferate	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin pr*_olifer having offspring, from Latin pr*_ol*_es offspring+ ferre to bear
proliferate	1.
	syl	pro+lif+er+ate
	pron	<pr*1lif*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or reproduce (new parts, cells, etc.) rapidly.
proliferate	2.
	syl	pro+lif+er+ate
	pron	<pr*1lif*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or increase or cause to grow or increase rapidly.
proliferation	sub
	head	proliferate
	syl	pro+2lif+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
proliferative	sub
	head	proliferate
	syl	pro+1lif+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
proliferous	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin pr*_olifer having offspring
proliferous	1.
	syl	pro+lif+er+ous
	pron	<pr*1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	producing many side branches or offshoots.
proliferous	2.
	syl	pro+lif+er+ous
	pron	<pr*1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and certain animals
	def	reproducing by means of buds, offshoots, etc.
prolific	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin pr*_olificus, from Latin pr*_ol*_es offspring
prolific	1.
	syl	pro+lif+ic
	pron	<pr*1lifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing fruit, offspring, etc., in abundance.
prolific	2.
	syl	pro+lif+ic
	pron	<pr*1lifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing constant or successful results.
prolific	3.
	syl	pro+lif+ic
	pron	<pr*1lifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by in or of
	def	rich or fruitful.
prolifically	sub
	head	prolific
	syl	pro+1lif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
prolificness	sub
	head	prolific
	or	prolificacy
	syl	pro+1lif+ic+ness
	pos	n.
prolificacy	sub
	head	prolific
	or	prolificness
	syl	pro+1lif:i+ca+cy
	pos	n.
proline	ety	C20: from #7pyrrolidine 
proline	0.
	syl	pro+line
	pron	<1pr*ulEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a water-soluble crystalline amino acid that occurs in protein. 2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid. Formula: C\4H\8NCOOH.
prolix	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_olixus stretched out widely, from #7pro -%1#7+ l*_iqu*_i to flow
prolix	1.
	syl	pro+lix
	pron	<1pr*uliks>, <pr*u1liks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speech, book, etc.
	def	so long as to be boring; verbose.
prolix	2.
	syl	pro+lix
	pron	<1pr*uliks>, <pr*u1liks>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging in prolix speech or writing; long-winded.
prolixity	sub
	head	prolix
	or	prolixness
	syl	pro+1lix+i:ty
	pos	n.
prolixness	sub
	head	prolix
	or	prolixity
	syl	pro+1lix+ness
	pos	n.
prolixly	sub
	head	prolix
	syl	pro+1lix+ly
	pos	adv.
prolocutor	ety	C15: from Latin: advocate, from #7pro -%1#7+ loqu*_i to speak
prolocutor	0.
	syl	pro+loc:u+tor
	pron	<pr*u1lokjut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chairman, esp. of the lower house of clergy in a convocation of the Anglican Church.
prolocutorship	sub
	head	prolocutor
	syl	pro+1loc:u+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
prologue	ety	C13: from Latin prologus, from Greek prologos, from #7pro -%2#7+ logos discourse
prolog	alt
	head	prologue
	or	prologue
	syl	pro+log
	pron	<1pr*ulog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (often
prologue	1.a.
	or	prolog
	syl	pro+logue
	pron	<1pr*ulog>
	pos	n.
	def	the prefatory lines introducing a play or speech.
prologue	1.b.
	or	prolog
	syl	pro+logue
	pron	<1pr*ulog>
	pos	n.
	def	the actor speaking these lines.
prologue	2.
	or	prolog
	syl	pro+logue
	pron	<1pr*ulog>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary act or event.
prologues	infl
	head	prologue
	or	prologs
	syl	pro+logues
	pos	vb.
prologuing	infl
	head	prologue
	or	prologing
	syl	pro+logu+ing
	pos	vb.
prologued	infl
	head	prologue
	or	prologed
	syl	pro+logued
	pos	vb.
prologs	infl
	head	prologue
	or	prologues
	syl	pro+logs
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
prologing	infl
	head	prologue
	or	prologuing
	syl	pro+log+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
prologed	infl
	head	prologue
	or	prologued
	syl	pro+loged.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
prologue	3.
	or	prolog
	syl	pro+logue
	pron	<1pr*ulog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce or preface with or as if with a prologue.
prolong	ety	C15: from Late Latin pr*_olong*_are to extend, from Latin #7pro -%1#7+ longus long
prolong	0.
	syl	pro+long
	pron	<pr*1loG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lengthen in duration or space; extend.
prolongation	sub
	head	prolong
	syl	pro+lon+ga+tion
	pron	<2pr*uloG1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
prolongment	sub
	head	prolong
	syl	pro+1long+ment
	pos	n.
prolonge	ety	C19: from French, from prolonger to #7prolong 
prolonge	0.
	syl	pro+longe
	pron	<pr*1lonJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a specially fitted rope used as part of the towing equipment of a gun carriage.
prolusion	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_ol*_usi*_o preliminary exercise, from pr*_ol*_udere to practise beforehand, from #7pro -%1#7+ l*_udere to play
prolusion	1.
	syl	pro+lu+sion
	pron	<pr*1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary written exercise.
prolusion	2.
	syl	pro+lu+sion
	pron	<pr*1lu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an introductory essay, sometimes of a slight or tentative nature.
prolusory	sub
	head	prolusion
	syl	pro+lu+so:ry
	pron	<pr*1lu:z*ri>
	pos	adj.
prom	1.
	syl	prom
	pron	<prom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {promenade} or {promenade concert}.
prom	2.
	syl	prom
	pron	<prom>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a formal dance held at a high school or college.
PROM	0.
	syl	PROM
	pron	<prom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol. acronym for
	def	Programmable Read Only Memory.
prom	0.
	syl	prom.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	promontory.
promenade	ety	C16: from French, from promener to lead out for a walk, from Late Latin pr*_omin*_are to drive (cattle) along, from #7pro -%1#7+ min*_are to drive, probably from min*_ar*_i to threaten
promenade	1.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a public walk, esp. at a seaside resort.
promenade	2.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a leisurely walk, esp. one in a public place for pleasure or display.
promenade	3.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball or formal dance.
promenade	4.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a marchlike step in dancing.
promenade	5.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a marching sequence in a square or country dance.
promenade	6.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take a promenade in or through (a place).
promenade	7.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dancing.
	def	to perform a promenade.
promenade	8.
	syl	prom+e:nade
	pron	<2prom*1na:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to display or exhibit (someone or oneself) on or as if on a promenade.
promenader	sub
	head	promenade
	syl	prom+e:1nad+er
	pos	n.
promenade concert	0.
	syl	prom+e:nade con+cert
	pos	n.
	def	a concert at which some of the audience stand rather than sit. Often shortened to {prom}.
promenade deck	0.
	syl	prom+e:nade deck
	pos	n.
	def	an upper covered deck of a passenger ship for the use of the passengers.
promethazine	ety	C20: from #7pro (#7pyl) + (#7di) #7meth (#7ylamine) +(#7phenothi) #7azine 
promethazine	0.
	syl	pro+meth+a:zine
	pron	<pr*u1me$T*2zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an antihistamine drug used to treat allergies and to prevent vomiting, esp. in motion sickness.
Promethean	1.
	syl	Pro+me:the:an:
	pron	<pr*1mETi*n)@T>, <adj> <$D.@T> <of@T> <or@T> <relating@T> <to> <Prometheus>
	def	creative, original, or life-enhancing.
Promethean	2.
	syl	Pro+me:the:an:
	pron	<pr*1mETi*n)@T>, <adj> <$D.@T> <of@T> <or@T> <relating@T> <to> <Prometheus>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who resembles Prometheus.
Prometheus	0.
	syl	Pro:me:the:us
	pron	<pr*1mE$Ti*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titan, who stole fire from Olympus to give to mankind and in punishment was chained to a rock, where an eagle tore at his liver until Hercules freed him.
promethium	ety	C20: New Latin from P#7rometheus 
promethium	0.
	syl	pro+me:thi:um
	pron	<pr*1mETi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive element of the lanthanide series artificially produced by the fission of uranium. Symbol: Pm; atomic no.: 61; half-life of most stable isotope, %1%4%5Pm: 17.7 years; valency: 3; melting pt.: 1080?%C (approx.); boiling pt.: 2460?%C (approx.).
prominence	1.
	syl	prom:i+nence
	pron	<1promin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being prominent.
prominence	2.
	syl	prom:i+nence
	pron	<1promin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is prominent, such as a protuberance.
prominence	3.
	syl	prom:i+nence
	pron	<1promin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	relative importance or consequence.
prominence	4.
	syl	prom:i+nence
	pron	<1promin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	an eruption of incandescent gas from the sun's surface that can reach an altitude of several hundred thousand kilometres. It is visible during a total eclipse.
prominent	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_omin*_ere to jut out, from #7pro -%1#7+ *_emin*_ere to project
prominent	1.
	syl	prom:i+nent
	pron	<1promin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	jutting or projecting outwards.
prominent	2.
	syl	prom:i+nent
	pron	<1promin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	standing out from its surroundings; noticeable.
prominent	3.
	syl	prom:i+nent
	pron	<1promin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	widely known; eminent.
prominently	sub
	head	prominent
	syl	prom:i+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
prominentness	sub
	head	prominent
	syl	prom:i+nent+ness
	pos	n.
promiscuities	infl
	head	promiscuity
	syl	prom:is+cu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
promiscuity	1.
	syl	prom:is+cu+i:ty
	pron	<2promi1skju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	promiscuous sexual behaviour.
promiscuity	2.
	syl	prom:is+cu+i:ty
	pron	<2promi1skju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	indiscriminate mingling, mixture, or confusion, as of parts or elements.
promiscuous	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_omiscuus indiscriminate, from #7pro %1#7+ misc*_ere to mix
promiscuous	1.
	syl	pro+mis+cu+ous
	pron	<pr*1miskju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging in casual and indiscriminate sexual relationships.
promiscuous	2.
	syl	pro+mis+cu+ous
	pron	<pr*1miskju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of a number of dissimilar parts or elements mingled in a confused or indiscriminate manner.
promiscuous	3.
	syl	pro+mis+cu+ous
	pron	<pr*1miskju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indiscriminate in selection.
promiscuous	4.
	syl	pro+mis+cu+ous
	pron	<pr*1miskju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	casual or heedless.
promiscuously	sub
	head	promiscuous
	syl	pro+1mis+cu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
promiscuousness	sub
	head	promiscuous
	syl	pro+1mis+cu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
promise	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_omissum a promise, from pr*_omittere to send forth
promise	1.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often foll. by to; when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to give an assurance of (something to someone); undertake (to do something) in the future.
	exam	1	I promise that I will come.
promise	2.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undertake to give (something to someone).
	exam	1	he promised me a car for my birthday.
promise	3.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to cause one to expect that in the future one is likely (to be or do something).
	exam	1	she promises to be a fine soprano.
promise	4.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to engage to be married; betroth.
	exam	1	I'm promised to Bill.
promise	5.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assure (someone) of the authenticity or inevitability of something (often in the parenthetic phrase {I promise you}, used to emphasize a statement).
	exam	1	there'll be trouble, I promise you.
promise	6.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	n.
	def	an undertaking or assurance given by one person to another agreeing or guaranteeing to do or give something, or not to do or give something, in the future.
promise	7.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	n.
	def	indication of forthcoming excellence or goodness.
	exam	1	a writer showing considerable promise.
promise	8.
	syl	prom+ise
	pron	<1promis>
	pos	n.
	def	the thing of which an assurance is given.
promiser	sub
	head	promise
	syl	prom+is+er
	pos	n.
Promised Land	1.
	syl	Prom+ised Land
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the land of Canaan, promised by God to Abraham and his descendants as their heritage (Genesis 12:7).
Promised Land	2.
	syl	Prom+ised Land
	pos	n.
	def	heaven, esp. when considered as the goal towards which Christians journey in their earthly lives.
Promised Land	3.
	syl	Prom+ised Land
	pos	n.
	def	any longed-for place where one expects to find greater happiness or fulfilment.
promisee	0.
	syl	prom:i+see
	pron	<2promi1sE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a person to whom a promise is made. Compare {promisor}.
promising	0.
	syl	prom+is+ing
	pron	<1promisiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing promise of favourable development or future success.
promisingly	sub
	head	promising
	syl	prom+is+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
promisingness	sub
	head	promising
	syl	prom+is+ing+ness
	pos	n.
promisor	0.
	syl	prom:i+sor
	pron	<2promi1sc:>, <1promi2sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	a person who makes a promise. Compare {promisee}.
promissory	1.
	syl	prom+is+so:ry
	pron	<1promis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, relating to, or having the nature of a promise.
promissory	2.
	syl	prom+is+so:ry
	pron	<1promis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	stipulating how the provisions of an insurance contract will be fulfilled after it has been signed.
promissory note	0.
	syl	prom+is+so:ry note
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a document, usually negotiable, containing a signed promise to pay a stated sum of money to a specified person at a designated date or on demand. Also called: {note, note of hand}.
promontory	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_omunturium headland; related to pr*_omin*_ere; see #7prominent 
promontories	infl
	head	promontory
	syl	prom+on+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
promontory	1.
	syl	prom+on+to:ry
	pron	<1prom*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a high point of land, esp. of rocky coast, that juts out into the sea.
promontory	2.
	syl	prom+on+to:ry
	pron	<1prom*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various projecting structures.
promote	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_omov*_ere to push onwards, from #7pro -%1#7+ mov*_ere to move
promote	1.
	syl	pro+mote
	pron	<pr*1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to further or encourage the progress or existence of.
promote	2.
	syl	pro+mote
	pron	<pr*1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise to a higher rank, status, degree, etc.
promote	3.
	syl	pro+mote
	pron	<pr*1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advance (a pupil or student) to a higher course, class, etc.
promote	4.
	syl	pro+mote
	pron	<pr*1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge the adoption of; work for.
	exam	1	to promote reform.
promote	5.
	syl	pro+mote
	pron	<pr*1m*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage the sale of (a product) by advertising or securing financial support.
promotable	sub
	head	promote
	syl	pro+1mot+a:ble
	pos	adj.
promoter	1.
	syl	pro+mot+er
	pron	<pr*1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that promotes.
promoter	2.
	syl	pro+mot+er
	pron	<pr*1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who helps to organize, develop, or finance an undertaking.
promoter	3.
	syl	pro+mot+er
	pron	<pr*1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who organizes and finances a sporting event, esp. a boxing match.
promoter	4.
	syl	pro+mot+er
	pron	<pr*1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance added in small amounts to a catalyst to increase its activity.
promotive	0.
	syl	pro+mo+tive
	pron	<pr*1m*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to promote.
promotiveness	sub
	head	promotive
	syl	pro+1mo+tive+ness
	pos	n.
prompt	ety	C15: from Latin promptus evident, from pr*_omere to produce, from #7pro -%1#7+ emere to buy
prompt	1.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed or executed without delay.
prompt	2.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick or ready to act or respond. {~}
prompt	3.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	punctually.
prompt	4.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge or induce (someone to do something).
prompt	5.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remind (an actor, singer, etc.) of lines forgotten during a performance.
prompt	6.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refresh the memory of.
prompt	7.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give rise to by suggestion.
	exam	1	his affairs will prompt discussion.
prompt	8.a.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	n.
	def	the time limit allowed for payment of the debt incurred by purchasing goods or services on credit.
prompt	8.b.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	n.
	def	the contract specifying this time limit.
prompt	8.c.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prompt note}. a memorandum sent to a purchaser to remind him of the time limit and the sum due.
prompt	9.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prompting.
prompt	10.
	syl	prompt
	pron	<prompt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves to remind.
promptly	sub
	head	prompt
	syl	prompt+ly
	pos	adv.
promptness	sub
	head	prompt
	syl	prompt+ness
	pos	n.
promptbook	0.
	syl	prompt+book
	pron	<1prompt2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	the production script of a play containing notes, cues, etc.
prompter	1.
	syl	prompt+er
	pron	<1prompt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person offstage who reminds the actors of forgotten lines or cues.
prompter	2.
	syl	prompt+er
	pron	<1prompt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, thing, etc., that prompts.
promptitude	0.
	syl	promp+ti+tude
	pron	<1prompti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being prompt; punctuality.
prompt side	0.
	syl	prompt side
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the side of the stage where the prompter is, usually to the actor's left in Britain and to his right in the United States.
promulgate	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_omulg*_are to bring to public knowledge; probably related to provulg*_are to publicize, from #7pro -%1#7+ vulg*_are to make common, from vulgus the common people
promulgate	1.
	syl	prom+ul+gate
	pron	<1prom*l2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into effect (a law, decree, etc.), esp. by formal proclamation.
promulgate	2.
	syl	prom+ul+gate
	pron	<1prom*l2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce or declare officially.
promulgate	3.
	syl	prom+ul+gate
	pron	<1prom*l2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make widespread.
promulgate	xref
	syl	prom+ul+gate
	pron	<1prom*l2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also (archaic): {pro+mulge} (pr$$$u#!m^ld#f).
promulgation	sub
	head	promulgate
	syl	prom+ul+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
promulgator	sub
	head	promulgate
	syl	prom+ul+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
promycelium	ety	C19: New Latin from #7pro -%1#7+#7mycelium 
promycelia	infl
	head	promycelium
	syl	pro+my+ce:li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
promycelium	0.
	syl	pro+my+ce:li:um
	pron	<2pr*umI1sEli*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a short tubular outgrowth from certain germinating fungal spores that produces spores itself and then dies.
promycelial	sub
	head	promycelium
	syl	pro+my+1ce:li:al
	pos	adj.
pron	1.
	syl	pron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pronominal.
pron	2.
	syl	pron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pronoun.
pron	3.
	syl	pron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pro?!nounced.
pron	4.
	syl	pron.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pronunciation.
pronate	ety	C19: from Late Latin pr*_on*_are to bend forwards, bow
pronate	0.
	syl	pro+nate
	pron	<pr*u1nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn (the forearm or hand) so that the palmar surface is directed downwards.
pronation	sub
	head	pronate
	syl	pro+1na+tion
	pos	n.
pronator	0.
	syl	pro+na+tor
	pron	<pr*u1nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle that effects pronation.
prone	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_onus bent forward, from #7pro -%1
prone	1.
	syl	prone
	pron	<pr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying flat or face downwards; prostrate.
prone	2.
	syl	prone
	pron	<pr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	sloping or tending downwards.
prone	3.
	syl	prone
	pron	<pr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an inclination to do something.
pronely	sub
	head	prone
	syl	prone+ly
	pos	adv.
proneness	sub
	head	prone
	syl	prone+ness
	pos	n.
-prone	0.
	syl	-prone
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	liable or disposed to suffer.
	exam	1	accident-prone.
pronephros	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7pro -%2#7+ Greek nephros kidney
pronephroi	infl
	head	pronephros
	or	pronephra
	syl	pro+neph+roi
	pron	<-rci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pronephra	infl
	head	pronephros
	or	pronephroi
	syl	pro+neph+ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pronephros	0.
	syl	pro+neph+ros
	pron	<pr*u1nefros>
	pos	n.
	def	the first-formed anterior part of the embryonic kidney in vertebrates, which remains functional in the larvae of the lower vertebrates. See also {mesonephros, metanephros}.
pronephric	sub
	head	pronephros
	syl	pro+1neph+ric
	pos	adj.
prong	ety	C15: related to Middle Low German prange a stake, Gothic anaprangan to afflict
prong	1.
	syl	prong
	pron	<proG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharply pointed end of an instrument, such as on a fork.
prong	2.
	syl	prong
	pron	<proG>
	pos	n.
	def	any pointed projecting part.
prong	3.
	syl	prong
	pron	<proG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prick or spear with or as if with a prong.
pronged	sub
	head	prong
	syl	pronged
	pos	adj.
pronghorn	0.
	syl	prong+horn
	pron	<1proG2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruminant mammal, inhabiting rocky deserts of North America and having small branched horns: family Also called: {American antelope}.
pronominal	ety	C17: from Late Latin pr*_on*_omin*_alis, from pr*_on*_omen a #7pronoun 
pronominal	0.
	syl	pro+nom:i+nal
	pron	<pr*u1nominL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or playing the part of a pronoun.
pronominally	sub
	head	pronominal
	syl	pro+1nom:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
pronominalise	alt
	head	pronominalize
	or	pronominalize
	syl	pro+nom:i+nal+ise
	pron	<pr*u1nomin*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pronominalize	0.
	or	pronominalise
	syl	pro+nom:i+nal+ize
	pron	<pr*u1nomin*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a word) into or treat as a pronoun.
pronominalization	sub
	head	pronominalize
	or	pronominalisation
	syl	pro+2nom:i+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
pronominalisation	sub
	head	pronominalize
	or	pronominalization
	syl	pro+2nom:i+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
pronoun	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_on*_omen, from #7pro -%1#7+ n*_omen noun
pronoun	0.
	syl	pro+noun
	pron	<1pr*u2naun>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a class of words that serves to replace a noun phrase that has already or is about to be mentioned in the sentence or context. Abbrev.: {pron}.
pronounce	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_onunti*_are to announce, from #7pro -%1#7+ nunti*_are to announce
pronounce	1.
	syl	pro+nounce
	pron	<pr*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter or articulate (a sound or sequence of sounds).
pronounce	2.
	syl	pro+nounce
	pron	<pr*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter or articulate (sounds or words) in the correct way.
pronounce	3.
	syl	pro+nounce
	pron	<pr*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to proclaim officially and solemnly.
	exam	1	I now pronounce you man and wife.
pronounce	4.
	syl	pro+nounce
	pron	<pr*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to declare as one's judgment.
	exam	1	to pronounce the death sentence upon someone.
pronounce	5.
	syl	pro+nounce
	pron	<pr*1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a phonetic transcription of (sounds or words).
pronounceable	sub
	head	pronounce
	syl	pro+1nounce+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pronouncer	sub
	head	pronounce
	syl	pro+1nounc+er
	pos	n.
pronounced	1.
	syl	pro+nounced
	pron	<pr*1naunst>
	pos	adj.
	def	strongly marked or indicated.
pronounced	2.
	syl	pro+nounced
	pron	<pr*1naunst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound
	def	articulated with vibration of the vocal cords; voiced.
pronouncedly	sub
	head	pronounced
	syl	pro+nounc+ed+ly
	pron	<pr*1naunsidli>
	pos	adv.
pronouncement	1.
	syl	pro+nounce+ment
	pron	<pr*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an official or authoritative statement or announcement.
pronouncement	2.
	syl	pro+nounce+ment
	pron	<pr*1naunsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pronouncing, declaring, or uttering formally.
pronto	ety	C20: from Spanish: quick, from Latin promptus #7prompt 
pronto	0.
	syl	pron+to
	pron	<1pront*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	at once; promptly.
pronuclei	infl
	head	pronucleus
	syl	pro+nu+cle:i
	pron	<-kli2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pronucleus	0.
	syl	pro+nu+cle:us
	pron	<2pr*u1nju:kli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the nucleus of a mature ovum or spermatozoan before fertilization.
pronuclear	sub
	head	pronucleus
	syl	pro+1nu+cle:ar
	pos	adj.
pronunciamento	ety	C19: from Spanish: pronouncement
pronunciamentos	infl
	head	pronunciamento
	syl	pro+nun+ci:a+men+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pronunciamento	1.
	syl	pro+nun+ci:a+men+to
	pron	<pr*2n^nsi*1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an edict, proclamation, or manifesto, esp. one issued by rebels in a Spanish-speaking country.
pronunciamento	2.
	syl	pro+nun+ci:a+men+to
	pron	<pr*2n^nsi*1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritarian announcement.
pronunciation	1.
	syl	pro+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<pr*2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, instance, or manner of pronouncing sounds.
pronunciation	2.
	syl	pro+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<pr*2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the supposedly correct manner of pronouncing sounds in a given language.
pronunciation	3.
	syl	pro+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<pr*2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a phonetic transcription of a word.
proestrus	alt
	head	pro-oestrus
	or	pro-oestrus
	syl	pro+es+trus
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pro-oestrus	0.
	or	proestrus
	syl	pro-oes:trus
	pron	<pr*u1Estr*s>, <-1estr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the period in the oestrous cycle that immediately precedes oestrus.
proof	ety	C13: from Old French preuve a test, from Late Latin proba, from Latin prob*_are to test
proof	1.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any evidence that establishes or helps to establish the truth, validity, quality, etc., of something.
proof	2.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the whole body of evidence upon which the verdict of a court is based.
proof	3.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, logic.
	def	a sequence of steps or statements that establishes the truth of a proposition. See also { {direct} (sense 17b.), {indirect} (sense 5), {induction} (senses 3, 6)}.
proof	4.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of testing the truth of something (esp. in the phrase {put to the proof}) .
proof	5.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	trial before a judge without a jury.
proof	6.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a trial impression made from composed type for the correction of errors.
proof	7.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	in engraving, etc.
	def	a print made by an artist or under his supervision for his own satisfaction before he hands the plate over to a professional printer.
proof	8.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a trial print from a negative.
proof	9.a.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the alcoholic strength of proof spirit.
proof	9.b.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the strength of a beverage or other alcoholic liquor as measured on a scale in which the strength of proof spirit is 100 degrees.
proof	10.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; foll. by against
	def	able to resist; impervious (to).
	exam	1	the roof is proof against rain.
proof	11.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the alcoholic strength of proof spirit.
proof	12.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	of proved strength or impenetrability.
	exam	1	proof armour.
proof	13.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take a proof from (type matter, a plate, etc.).
proof	14.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to proofread (text) or inspect (a print, etc.), as for approval.
proof	15.
	syl	proof
	pron	<pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render (something) proof, esp. to waterproof.
-proof	ety	from #7proof (adj.)
-proof	0.
	syl	-proof
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	impervious to; resisting the effects of.
	exam	1	waterproof;
	exam	2	mothproof.
proofreads	infl
	head	proofread
	syl	proof+reads
	pron	<-2red>
	pos	vb.
proofreading	infl
	head	proofread
	syl	proof+read+ing
	pron	<-2red>
	pos	vb.
proofread	infl
	syl	proof+read
	pron	<-2red>
	pos	vb.
proofread	0.
	syl	proof+read
	pron	<1pru:f2rEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to read (copy or printer's proofs) to detect and mark errors to be corrected.
proofreader	sub
	head	proofread
	syl	proof+2read:er
	pos	n.
proof spirit	1.
	syl	proof spir+it
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a mixture of alcohol and water or an alcoholic beverage that contains 49.28 per cent of alcohol by weight, 57.1 per cent by volume at 60?%F (15.6?%C): used as a standard of alcoholic liquids.
proof spirit	2.
	syl	proof spir+it
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a similar standard mixture containing 50 per cent of alcohol by volume at 60?%F.
prop	ety	C15: related to Middle Dutch proppe vine prop; compare Old High German pfropfo shoot, German Pfropfen stopper
props	infl
	head	prop
	syl	props
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
propping	infl
	head	prop
	syl	prop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
propped	infl
	head	prop
	syl	propped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
prop	H1.1.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to support with a rigid object, such as a stick.
prop	H1.2.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up; usually also foll. by against
	def	to place or lean.
prop	H1.3.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to sustain or support.
prop	H1.4.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to stop suddenly or unexpectedly.
prop	H1.5.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	something that gives rigid support, such as a stick.
prop	H1.6.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	a person or thing giving support, as of a moral or spiritual nature.
prop	H1.7.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; tr.
	qual	Rugby.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	either of the forwards at either end of the front row of a scrum.
prop	H2.0.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	n.
	def	short for { {property} (sense 8)}.
prop	H3.0.
	syl	prop
	pron	<prop>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {propeller}.
prop	1.
	syl	prop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	proper(ly).
prop	2.
	syl	prop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	property.
prop	3.
	syl	prop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	proposition.
prop	4.
	syl	prop.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	proprietor.
propaedeutic	ety	C19: from Greek propaideuein to teach in advance, from #7pro -%2#7+ paideuein to rear
propaedeutic	1.
	syl	pro+pae+deu+tic
	pron	<2pr*upi1dju:tik>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	preparatory instruction basic to further study of an art or science.
propaedeutic	2.
	syl	pro+pae+deu+tic
	pron	<2pr*upi1dju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or providing such instruction.
propagable	0.
	syl	prop:a+ga:ble
	pron	<1prop*g*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being propagated.
propagability	sub
	head	propagable
	or	propagableness
	syl	prop:a+ga:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
propagableness	sub
	head	propagable
	or	propagability
	syl	prop:a+ga:ble+ness
	pos	n.
propaganda	ety	C18: from Italian, use of prop*_agand*_a in the New Latin title Sacra Congregatio de Propaganda Fide Sacred Congregation for Propagating the Faith
propaganda	1.
	syl	prop:a+gan+da
	pron	<2prop*1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the organized dissemination of information, allegations, etc., to assist or damage the cause of a government, movement, etc.
propaganda	2.
	syl	prop:a+gan+da
	pron	<2prop*1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	such information, allegations, etc.
propagandism	sub
	head	propaganda
	syl	prop:a+1gan+dism
	pos	n.
propagandist	sub
	head	propaganda
	syl	prop:a+1gan+dist
	pos	n. adj.
Propaganda	0.
	syl	Prop:a+gan+da
	pron	<2prop*1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a congregation responsible for directing the work of the foreign missions and the training of priests for these.
propagandise	alt
	head	propagandize
	or	propagandize
	syl	prop:a+gan+dise
	pron	<2prop*1g@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
propagandize	1.
	or	propagandise
	syl	prop:a+gan+dize
	pron	<2prop*1g@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread by propaganda.
propagandize	2.
	or	propagandise
	syl	prop:a+gan+dize
	pron	<2prop*1g@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to propaganda.
propagandize	3.
	or	propagandise
	syl	prop:a+gan+dize
	pron	<2prop*1g@ndIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spread or organize propaganda.
propagate	ety	C16: from Latin prop*_ag*_are to increase (plants) by cuttings, from prop*_ag*_es a cutting, from pangere to fasten &- @!prop@.a+#!ga+tion n. &- @!prop@.a+#!ga+tion+al adj.
propagate	1.
	syl	prop:a+gate
	pron	<1prop*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to reproduce or cause to reproduce; breed.
propagate	2.
	syl	prop:a+gate
	pron	<1prop*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Horticulture. (tr.
	def	to produce (plants) by layering, grafting, cuttings, etc.
propagate	3.
	syl	prop:a+gate
	pron	<1prop*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to promulgate; disseminate.
propagate	4.
	syl	prop:a+gate
	pron	<1prop*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to move through, cause to move through, or transmit, esp. in the form of a wave.
	exam	1	to propagate sound.
propagate	5.
	syl	prop:a+gate
	pron	<1prop*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transmit (characteristics) from one generation to the next.
propagative	sub
	head	propagate
	syl	prop:a+ga+tive
	pos	adj.
propagator	sub
	head	propagate
	syl	prop:a+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
propagule	ety	C20: from #7propag (#7ate) #7+ -#7ule 
propagulum	alt
	head	propagule
	or	propagule
	syl	pro+pag:u+lum
	pron	<pr*u1p@gjul*m>
	pos	n.
propagule	0.
	or	propagulum
	syl	prop:a+gule
	pron	<1prop*2gju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant part, such as a bud, that becomes detached from the rest of the plant and grows into a new plant.
propane	ety	C19: from #7propionic+ -#7ane 
propane	0.
	syl	pro+pane
	pron	<1pr*upAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable gaseous alkane found in petroleum and used as a fuel. Formula: CH\3CH\2CH\3.
propanoic acid	0.
	syl	pro+pa+no+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pr*up*1n*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {propionic acid}.
proparoxytone	ety	C18: from Greek proparoxutonos; see #7pro -%2#7, paroxytone 
proparoxytone	1.
	syl	pro+pa+rox:y+tone
	pron	<2pr*up*1roksi2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Ancient Greek
	def	of, relating to, or denoting words having an acute accent on the third syllable from the end.
proparoxytone	2.
	syl	pro+pa+rox:y+tone
	pron	<2pr*up*1roksi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a proparoxytone word.
proparoxytone	xref
	syl	pro+pa+rox:y+tone
	pron	<2pr*up*1roksi2t*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {paroxytone}.
pro patria	0.
	syl	pro pa+tri:a
	pron	Latin. <1pr*u> <1p@tri2a:>
	def	for one's country.
propel	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_opellere to drive onwards, from #7pro -%1#7+ pellere to drive
propels	infl
	head	propel
	syl	pro+pels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
propelling	infl
	head	propel
	syl	pro+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
propelled	infl
	head	propel
	syl	pro+pelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
propel	0.
	syl	pro+pel
	pron	<pr*1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impel, drive, or cause to move forwards.
propellent	alt
	head	propellant
	or	propellant
	syl	pro+pel+lent
	pron	<pr*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
propellant	1.
	or	propellent
	syl	pro+pel+lant
	pron	<pr*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that provides or causes propulsion, such as the explosive charge in a gun or the fuel in a rocket.
propellant	2.
	or	propellent
	syl	pro+pel+lant
	pron	<pr*1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the gas used to carry the liquid droplets in an aerosol spray.
propellent	0.
	syl	pro+pel+lent
	pron	<pr*1pel*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or tending to propel.
propeller	1.
	syl	pro+pel+ler
	pron	<pr*1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device having blades radiating from a central hub that is rotated to produce thrust to propel a ship, aircraft, etc.
propeller	2.
	syl	pro+pel+ler
	pron	<pr*1pel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that propels.
propeller shaft	0.
	syl	pro+pel+ler shaft
	pos	n.
	def	the shaft in a motor vehicle that transmits power from the gearbox to the differential gear.
propelling pencil	0.
	syl	pro+pel+ling pen+cil
	pos	n.
	def	a pencil consisting of a metal or plastic case containing a replaceable lead. As the point is worn away the lead can be extended, usually by turning part of the case.
propend	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_opend*_ere to hang forwards
propend	0.
	syl	pro+pend
	pron	<pr*u1pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be inclined or disposed.
propene	0.
	syl	pro+pene
	pron	<1pr*upEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless gaseous alkene obtained by cracking petroleum: used in synthesizing many organic compounds. Formula: CH\3CH:CH\2. Also called: {propylene}.
propensity	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_opensus inclined to, from pr*_opend*_ere to #7propend 
propensities	infl
	head	propensity
	syl	pro+pen+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propensity	1.
	syl	pro+pen+si:ty
	pron	<pr*1pensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural tendency or disposition.
propensity	2.
	syl	pro+pen+si:ty
	pron	<pr*1pensiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	partiality.
proper	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin pr*_oprius special
proper	1.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	appropriate or suited for some purpose.
	exam	1	in its proper place.
proper	2.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	def	correct in behaviour or conduct.
proper	3.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively correct in conduct; vigorously moral.
proper	4.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	def	up to a required or regular standard.
proper	5.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive; of an object, quality, etc.
	def	referred to or named specifically so as to exclude anything not directly connected with it.
	exam	1	his claim is connected with the deed proper.
proper	6.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	belonging to or characteristic of a person or thing.
proper	8.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; of heraldic colours
	def	considered correct for the natural colour of the object or emblem depicted.
	exam	1	three martlets proper.
proper	9.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pleasant or good.
good and proper	11.
	head	proper
	syl	good and proper.
	qual	Informal.
	def	thoroughly.
	exam	1	to get drunk good and proper.
proper	12.
	syl	prop+er
	pron	<1prop*>
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of the Mass that vary according to the particular day or feast on which the Mass is celebrated. Compare { {ordinary} (sense 10)}.
properly	sub
	head	proper
	syl	prop+er+ly
	pos	adv.
properness	sub
	head	proper
	syl	prop+er+ness
	pos	n.
proper fraction	0.
	syl	prop+er frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a fraction in which the numerator has a lower absolute value than the denominator, as @2#800648 or /(3+ %2)#800649
proper motion	0.
	syl	prop+er mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the very small continuous change in the direction of motion of a star relative to the sun. It is determined from its radial and tangential motion.
name	alt
	head	proper noun
	or	proper noun
	syl	name
	pos	n.
proper noun	0.
	or	name
	syl	prop+er noun
	pos	n.
	def	the name of a person, place, or object, as for example or Compare {common noun}.
propertied	0.
	syl	prop+er+tied
	pron	<1prop*tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	owning land or property.
Sextus	infl
	head	Propertius
	syl	Sex:tus
	pron	<1sekst*s>
	pos	n.
Propertius	0.
	syl	Pro:per:ti:us
	pron	<pr*1pR:Si*s>, <-S*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??50-??15 #7b.c., Roman elegiac poet.
property	ety	C13: from Old French propri*'et*'e, from Latin propriet*_as something personal, from proprius one's own
properties	infl
	head	property
	syl	prop+er+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
property	1.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	something of value, either tangible, such as land, or intangible, such as patents, copyrights.
property	2.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right to possess, use, and dispose of anything.
property	3.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	possessions collectively or the fact of owning possessions of value.
property	4.a.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of land or real estate, esp. used for agricultural purposes.
property	4.b.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	property rights.
property	5.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a ranch or station.
property	6.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a quality, attribute, or distinctive feature of anything, esp. a characteristic attribute such as the density or strength of a material.
property	7.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an attribute that is not essential to a species but is common and peculiar to it.
property	8.
	syl	prop+er+ty
	pron	<1prop*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any movable object used on the set of a stage play or film. Usually shortened to {prop} .
property man	0.
	syl	prop+er+ty man
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the stage crew in charge of the stage properties. Usually shortened to {propman}.
prophage	0.
	syl	pro+phage
	pron	<1pr*ufAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a virus that exists in a bacterial cell and undergoes division with its host without destroying it. Compare {bacteriophage}.
prophase	1.
	syl	pro+phase
	pron	<1pr*u2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the first stage of mitosis, during which the nuclear membrane disappears and the nuclear material resolves itself into chromosomes. See also {metaphase, anaphase, telophase}.
prophase	2.
	syl	pro+phase
	pron	<1pr*u2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the first stage of meiosis, divided into leptotene, zygotene, pachytene, diplotene, and diakinesis phases.
prophecy	ety	C13: ultimately from Greek proph*_et*_es #7prophet 
prophecies	infl
	head	prophecy
	syl	proph+e:cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prophecy	1.a.
	syl	proph+e:cy
	pron	<1profisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a message of divine truth revealing God's will.
prophecy	1.b.
	syl	proph+e:cy
	pron	<1profisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of uttering such a message.
prophecy	2.
	syl	proph+e:cy
	pron	<1profisi>
	pos	n.
	def	a prediction or guess.
prophecy	3.
	syl	proph+e:cy
	pron	<1profisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the function, activity, or charismatic endowment of a prophet or prophets.
prophesy	ety	C14 prophecien, from #7prophecy 
prophesies	infl
	head	prophesy
	syl	proph+e:sies
	pos	vb.
prophesying	infl
	head	prophesy
	syl	proph+e:sy+ing
	pos	vb.
prophesied	infl
	head	prophesy
	syl	proph+e:sied.
	pos	vb.
prophesy	1.
	syl	proph+e:sy
	pron	<1profi2sI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reveal or foretell (something, esp. a future event) by or as if by divine inspiration.
prophesy	2.
	syl	proph+e:sy
	pron	<1profi2sI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to give instructions in religious subjects.
prophesiable	sub
	head	prophesy
	syl	proph+e:2si+a:ble
	pos	adj.
prophesier	sub
	head	prophesy
	syl	proph+e:2si+er
	pos	n.
prophet	ety	C13: from Old French proph*`ete, from Latin proph*_eta, from Greek proph*_et*_es one who declares the divine will, from #7pro -%2#7+ phanai to speak &- #!proph+et+ess fem. n.
prophet	1.
	syl	proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks by divine inspiration, esp. one through whom a divinity expresses his will.
prophet	2.
	syl	proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who predicts the future.
	exam	1	a prophet of doom.
prophet	3.
	syl	proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	a spokesman for a movement, doctrine, etc.
prophet	4.a.
	syl	proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	a seer in spiritual matters.
prophet	4.b.
	syl	proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	the vanishing of material sense to give way to the conscious facts of spiritual truth.
prophet-like	sub
	head	prophet
	syl	proph:et-2like
	pos	adj.
Prophethe	infl
	head	Prophet
	syl	Proph+ethe.
	pos	n.
Prophet	1.
	syl	Proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal designation of Mohammed as the founder of Islam.
Prophet	2.
	syl	Proph+et
	pron	<1profit>
	pos	n.
	def	a name for Joseph Smith as founder of the Mormon Church.
prophetic	1.
	syl	pro+phet+ic
	pron	<pr*1fetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a prophet or prophecy.
prophetic	2.
	syl	pro+phet+ic
	pron	<pr*1fetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or of the nature of a prophecy; predictive.
prophetically	sub
	head	prophetic
	syl	pro+1phet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Prophets	0.
	syl	Proph+ets
	pron	<1profits>
	pos	n.
	def	the books constituting the second main part of the Hebrew Bible, which in Jewish tradition is subdivided into the {Former Prophets}, Joshua, Judges, I-II Samuel, and I-II Kings, and the {Latter Prophets}, comprising those books which in Christian tradition are alone called the {Prophets} and which are divided into {Major Prophets} and {Minor Prophets}. Compare {Law of Moses, Hagiographa}.
prophylactic	ety	C16: via French from Greek prophulaktikos, from prophulassein to guard by taking advance measures, from #7pro -%2#7+ phulax a guard
prophylactic	1.
	syl	proph:y+lac+tic
	pron	<2profi1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	protecting from or preventing disease.
prophylactic	2.
	syl	proph:y+lac+tic
	pron	<2profi1l@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	protective or preventive.
prophylactic	3.
	syl	proph:y+lac+tic
	pron	<2profi1l@ktik>
	pos	n.
	def	a prophylactic drug or device.
prophylactic	4.
	syl	proph:y+lac+tic
	pron	<2profi1l@ktik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {condom}.
prophylaxis	0.
	syl	proph:y+lax+is
	pron	<2profi1l@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevention of disease or control of its possible spread.
propinquity	ety	C14: from Latin propinquit*_as closeness, from propinquus near, from prope near by
propinquity	1.
	syl	pro+pin+qui:ty
	pron	<pr*1piGkwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	nearness in place or time.
propinquity	2.
	syl	pro+pin+qui:ty
	pron	<pr*1piGkwiti>
	pos	n.
	def	nearness in relationship.
propionate	0.
	syl	pro+pi:o+nate
	pron	<1pr*upi*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any ester or salt of propionic acid.
propionic acid	ety	C19: from Greek pro- first+ pionic from pi*_on fat, because it is first in order of the fatty acids
propionic acid	0.
	syl	pro+pi+on+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pr*upi1onik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid carboxylic acid used, as propionates, in inhibiting the growth of moulds in bread. Formula: CH\3CH\2COOH. Also called: {propanoic acid}.
propitiate	ety	C17: from Latin propiti*_are to appease, from propitius gracious
propitiate	0.
	syl	pro+pi+ti+ate
	pron	<pr*1piSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appease or make well disposed; conciliate.
propitiable	sub
	head	propitiate
	syl	pro+1pi+ti+a:ble
	pos	adj.
propitiation	sub
	head	propitiate
	syl	pro+2pi+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
propitiatious	sub
	head	propitiate
	syl	pro+2pi+ti:1a+tious
	pos	adj.
propitiative	sub
	head	propitiate
	syl	pro+1pi+ti:a+tive
	pos	adj.
propitiator	sub
	head	propitiate
	syl	pro+1pi+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
propitious	ety	C15: from Latin propitius well disposed, from prope close to
propitious	1.
	syl	pro+pi+tious
	pron	<pr*1piS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	favourable or auspicious.
propitious	2.
	syl	pro+pi+tious
	pron	<pr*1piS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	gracious or favourably inclined.
propitiously	sub
	head	propitious
	syl	pro+1pi+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
propitiousness	sub
	head	propitious
	syl	pro+1pi+tious+ness
	pos	n.
propjet	0.
	syl	prop+jet
	pron	<1prop2Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {turboprop}.
propmen	infl
	head	propman
	syl	prop+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propman	0.
	syl	prop+man
	pron	<1prop2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {property man}.
propolis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: suburb, bee glue, from pro - before + polis city
propolis	0.
	syl	prop:o+lis
	pron	<1prop*lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-brown resinous aromatic substance collected by bees from the buds of trees for use in the construction of hives. Also called: {bee glue, hive dross}.
proponent	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_op*_onere to #7propose 
proponent	1.
	syl	pro+po+nent
	pron	<pr*1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who argues in favour of something.
proponent	2.
	syl	pro+po+nent
	pron	<pr*1p*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who seeks probate of a will.
Propontis	0.
	syl	Pro+pon+tis
	pron	<pr*1pontis>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for (the Sea of) {Marmara}.
proportion	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_oporti*_o (a translation of Greek analogia) , from phrase pr*_o portione, literally: for (its, his, one's) #7portion 
proportion	1.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between different things or parts with respect to comparative size, number, or degree; relative magnitude or extent; ratio.
proportion	2.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the correct or desirable relationship between parts of a whole; balance or symmetry.
proportion	3.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part considered with respect to the whole.
proportion	4.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	dimensions or size.
	exam	1	a building of vast proportions.
proportion	5.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a share, part, or quota.
proportion	6.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a relationship that maintains a constant ratio between two variable quantities.
	exam	1	x increases in direct proportion to y.
proportion	7.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a relationship between four numbers or quantities in which the ratio of the first pair equals the ratio of the second pair. {~}
proportion	8.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to adjust in relative amount, size, etc.
proportion	9.
	syl	pro+por+tion
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to cause to be harmonious in relationship of parts.
proportionable	sub
	head	proportion
	syl	pro+1por+tion+a:ble
	pos	adj.
proportionability	sub
	head	proportion
	syl	pro+2por+tion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
proportionably	sub
	head	proportion
	syl	pro+1por+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
proportionment	sub
	head	proportion
	syl	pro+1por+tion+ment
	pos	n.
proportional	1.
	syl	pro+por+tion+al
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or being in proportion.
proportional	2.
	syl	pro+por+tion+al
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having or related by a constant ratio.
proportional	3.
	syl	pro+por+tion+al
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an unknown term in a proportion.
	exam	1	in a
proportionality	sub
	head	proportional
	syl	pro+2por+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
proportionally	sub
	head	proportional
	syl	pro+1por+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
proportional representation	0.
	syl	pro+por+tion+al rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	representation of parties in an elective body in proportion to the votes they win. Abbrev.: {P.R}.
proportionate	1.
	syl	pro+por+tion+ate
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in proper proportion.
proportionate	2.
	syl	pro+por+tion+ate
	pron	<pr*1pc:S*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make proportionate.
proportionately	sub
	head	proportionate
	syl	pro+1por+tion+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
proportionateness	sub
	head	proportionate
	syl	pro+1por+tion+ate+ness
	pos	n.
proposal	1.
	syl	pro+po+sal
	pron	<pr*1p*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of proposing.
proposal	2.
	syl	pro+po+sal
	pron	<pr*1p*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	something proposed, as a plan.
proposal	3.
	syl	pro+po+sal
	pron	<pr*1p*uzL>
	pos	n.
	def	an offer, esp. of marriage.
propose	ety	C14: from Old French proposer, from Latin pr*_op*_onere to display, from #7pro -%1#7+ p*_onere to place
propose	1.
	syl	pro+pose
	pron	<pr*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to put forward (a plan, etc.) for consideration or action.
propose	2.
	syl	pro+pose
	pron	<pr*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to nominate, as for a position.
propose	3.
	syl	pro+pose
	pron	<pr*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan or intend (to do something).
	exam	1	I propose to leave town now.
propose	4.
	syl	pro+pose
	pron	<pr*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce the drinking of (a toast) to (the health of someone, etc.).
propose	5.
	syl	pro+pose
	pron	<pr*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to make an offer of marriage (to someone).
proposable	sub
	head	propose
	syl	pro+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
proposer	sub
	head	propose
	syl	pro+1pos+er
	pos	n.
proposition	ety	C14 proposicioun, from Latin pr*_opositi*_o a setting forth; see #7propose 
proposition	1.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prop*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposal or topic presented for consideration.
proposition	2.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prop*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a statement that affirms or denies something and that is or can be shown to be either true or false.
proposition	3.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prop*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a statement or theorem, usually containing its proof.
proposition	4.a.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prop*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or matter to be dealt with.
	exam	1	he's a difficult proposition.
proposition	4.b.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prop*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an invitation to engage in sexual intercourse.
proposition	5.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion
	pron	<2prop*1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propose a plan, deal, etc., to, esp. to engage in sexual intercourse.
propositional	sub
	head	proposition
	syl	prop:o+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
propositionally	sub
	head	proposition
	syl	prop:o+1si+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
propositional calculus	0.
	syl	prop:o+si+tion+al cal+cu+lus
	pos	n.
	def	the system of symbolic logic concerned only with the relations between propositions as wholes, taking no account of their internal structure. Compare {predicate calculus}.
propositus	ety	from New Latin, from Latin pr*_op*_onere to set forth; see #7propound 
propositi	infl
	head	propositus
	syl	pro+pos:i+ti
	pron	<-2tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propositus	0.
	syl	pro+pos:i+tus
	pron	<pr*1pozit*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the person from whom a line of descent is traced.
propound	ety	C16 propone, from Latin pr*_op*_onere to set forth from #7pro -%1#7+ p*_onere to place
propound	1.
	syl	pro+pound
	pron	<pr*1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suggest or put forward for consideration.
propound	2.a.
	syl	pro+pound
	pron	<pr*1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (a will or similar instrument) to the proper court or authority in order for its validity to be established.
propound	2.b.
	syl	pro+pound
	pron	<pr*1paund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an executor
	def	to bring (an action to obtain probate) in solemn form.
propounder	sub
	head	propound
	syl	pro+1pound+er
	pos	n.
propr	0.
	syl	propr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	proprietor.
propraetor	ety	Latin, from pr*_o praet*_ore one who acts for a praetor
propretor	alt
	head	propraetor
	or	propraetor
	syl	pro+pre+tor
	pron	<pr*u1prEt*>
	pos	n.
propraetor	0.
	or	propretor
	syl	pro+prae+tor
	pron	<pr*u1prEt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a citizen, esp. an ex-praetor, granted a praetor's imperium to be exercised outside Rome, esp. in the provinces.
propranolol	0.
	syl	pro+pran:o+lol
	pron	<pr*u1pr@n*2lol>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, arrhythmia, hypertension, and other forms of heart disease. Formula: C\1\6H\2\1NO\2.
proprietary	ety	C15: from Late Latin propriet*_arius an owner, from proprius one's own
proprietary	1.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to property or proprietors.
proprietary	2.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	privately owned and controlled.
proprietary	3.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of or denoting a drug or agent manufactured and distributed under a trade name. Compare { {ethical} (sense 3)}. {~} {@.tar@.ies}.
proprietary	4.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	a proprietary drug or agent.
proprietary	5.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a proprietor or proprietors collectively.
proprietary	6.a.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	right to property.
proprietary	6.b.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	property owned.
proprietary	7.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y
	pron	<pr*1prIit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {lord proprietary}. (in Colonial America) an owner, governor, or grantee of a proprietary colony.
proprietarily	sub
	head	proprietary
	syl	pro+1pri+e:tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
proprietary colony	0.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tar:y col:o+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	any of various colonies, granted by the Crown in the 17th century to a person or group of people with full governing rights.
proprietor	1.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tor
	pron	<pr*1prI*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner of an unincorporated business enterprise.
proprietor	2.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tor
	pron	<pr*1prI*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person enjoying exclusive right of ownership to some property.
proprietor	3.
	syl	pro+pri+e:tor
	pron	<pr*1prI*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	a governor or body of governors of a proprietary colony.
propriety	ety	C15: from Old French propri*'et*'e, from Latin propriet*_as a peculiarity, from proprius one's own
proprieties	infl
	head	propriety
	syl	pro+pri+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propriety	1.
	syl	pro+pri+e:ty
	pron	<pr*1prI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being appropriate or fitting.
propriety	2.
	syl	pro+pri+e:ty
	pron	<pr*1prI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	conformity to the prevailing standard of behaviour, speech, etc.
propriethe proprieties	infl
	head	propriety
	syl	pro+pri+e:the proprieties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propriety	3.
	syl	pro+pri+e:ty
	pron	<pr*1prI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the standards of behaviour considered correct by polite society.
proprioceptor	ety	C20: from proprio-, from Latin proprius one's own+#7receptor 
proprioceptor	0.
	syl	pro+pri:o+cep+tor
	pron	<2pr*upri*1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any of the special nerve endings (esp. in the inner ear) that are sensitive to changes in bodily position and movement.
proprioceptive	sub
	head	proprioceptor
	syl	pro+pri:o+1cep+tive
	pos	adj.
prop root	0.
	syl	prop root
	pos	n.
	def	a root that grows from and supports the stem above the ground in plants such as mangroves.
proptosis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek, from propiptein to fall forwards
proptoses	infl
	head	proptosis
	syl	prop+to+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proptosis	0.
	syl	prop+to+sis
	pron	<prop1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the forward displacement of an organ or part, such as the eyeball. See also {exophthalmos}. Compare {prolapse}.
propulsion	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_opellere to #7propel 
propulsion	1.
	syl	pro+pul+sion
	pron	<pr*1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of propelling or the state of being propelled.
propulsion	2.
	syl	pro+pul+sion
	pron	<pr*1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a propelling force.
propulsive	sub
	head	propulsion
	or	propulsory
	syl	pro+pul+sive
	pron	<pr*1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
propulsory	sub
	head	propulsion
	or	propulsive
	syl	pro+1pul+so:ry
	pos	adj.
propyl	0.
	syl	pro+pyl
	pron	<1pr*upil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms C\3H\7-.
	exam	1	a propyl group or radical.
propylaeum	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek propulaion before the gate, from #7pro -%2#7+ pul*_e gate |&380|
propylon	alt
	head	propylaeum
	or	propylaeum
	syl	prop:y+lon
	pron	<1propi2lon>
	pos	n.
propylaea	infl
	head	propylaeum
	or	propylons
	syl	prop:y+lae:a
	pron	<-1lE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propylons	infl
	head	propylaeum
	or	propylaea
	syl	prop:y+lons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propyla	infl
	head	propylaeum
	syl	prop:y+la.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
propylaeum	0.
	or	propylon
	syl	prop:y+lae:um
	pron	<2propi1lE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a portico, esp. one that forms the entrance to a temple.
propylene	ety	C19: from #7propyl+ -#7ene 
propylene	0.
	syl	pro+pyl+ene
	pron	<1pr*upi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {propene}.
propylene glycol	0.
	syl	pro+pyl+ene gly+col
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless viscous hydroscopic sweet-tasting compound used as an antifreeze and brake fluid. Formula: CH\3CHOHCH\2OH.
propylite	0.
	syl	prop:y+lite
	pron	<1propi2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	an altered andesite or similar rock containing calcite, chlorite, etc., produced by the action of hot water.
pro rata	ety	Medieval Latin
pro rata	0.
	syl	pro ra:ta
	pron	<1pr*u> <1ra:t*>
	def	in proportion.
prorate	ety	C19: from #7pro rata 
prorate	0.
	syl	pro+rate
	pron	<pr*u1rAt>, <1pr*urAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to divide, assess, or distribute (something) proportionately.
proratable	sub
	head	prorate
	syl	pro+1rat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
proration	sub
	head	prorate
	syl	pro+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
prorogue	ety	C15: from Latin prorog*_are literally: to ask publicly, from pr*_o- in public+ rog*_are to ask
prorogue	0.
	syl	pro+rogue
	pron	<pr*1r*ug>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discontinue the meetings of (a legislative body) without dissolving it.
prorogation	sub
	head	prorogue
	syl	pro+ro+ga+tion
	pron	<2pr*ur*1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
pros	0.
	syl	pros.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	prosody.
prosaic	ety	C16: from Late Latin pr*_osaicus, from Latin pr*_osa #7prose 
prosaic	1.
	syl	pro+sa+ic
	pron	<pr*u1zAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking imagination.
prosaic	2.
	syl	pro+sa+ic
	pron	<pr*u1zAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the characteristics of prose.
prosaically	sub
	head	prosaic
	syl	pro+1sa:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
prosaicness	sub
	head	prosaic
	syl	pro+1sa+ic+ness
	pos	n.
prosaicism	alt
	head	prosaism
	or	prosaism
	syl	pro+sa:i+cism
	pron	<pr*u1zAi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
prosaism	1.
	or	prosaicism
	syl	pro+sa+ism
	pron	<pr*u1zAiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	prosaic quality or style.
prosaism	2.
	or	prosaicism
	syl	pro+sa+ism
	pron	<pr*u1zAiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a prosaic expression, thought, etc.
pros and cons	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_o for+ con, from contr*_a against
pros and cons	0.
	syl	pros and cons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the various arguments in favour of and against a motion, course of action, etc.
proscenium	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek prosk*_enion, from pro- before+ sk*_en*_e scene
proscenia	infl
	head	proscenium
	or	prosceniums
	syl	pro+sce:ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prosceniums	infl
	head	proscenium
	or	proscenia
	syl	pro+sce:ni:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proscenium	1.
	syl	pro+sce:ni:um
	pron	<pr*1sEni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the arch or opening separating the stage from the auditorium together with the area immediately in front of the arch.
proscenium	2.
	syl	pro+sce:ni:um
	pron	<pr*1sEni*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient theatres
	def	the stage itself.
prosciutto	ety	Italian, literally: dried beforehand, from pro- #7pre -#7+ asciutto dried
prosciutto	0.
	syl	pro+sciut+to
	pron	<pr*u1Su:t*u>, Italian <pro1Sutto>
	pos	n.
	def	cured ham from Italy: usually served as an hors d'oeuvre.
proscribe	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_oscr*_ibere to put up a written public notice, from pr*_o- in public+ scr*_ibere to write
proscribe	1.
	syl	pro+scribe
	pron	<pr*u1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to condemn or prohibit.
proscribe	2.
	syl	pro+scribe
	pron	<pr*u1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outlaw; banish; exile.
proscribe	3.
	syl	pro+scribe
	pron	<pr*u1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	to outlaw (a citizen) by posting his name in public.
proscriber	sub
	head	proscribe
	syl	pro+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
proscription	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_oscripti*_o; see #7proscribe 
proscription	1.
	syl	pro+scrip+tion
	pron	<pr*u1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of proscribing or the state of being proscribed.
proscription	2.
	syl	pro+scrip+tion
	pron	<pr*u1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	denunciation, prohibition, or exclusion.
proscription	3.
	syl	pro+scrip+tion
	pron	<pr*u1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	outlawry or ostracism.
proscriptive	sub
	head	proscription
	syl	pro+1scrip+tive
	pos	adj.
proscriptively	sub
	head	proscription
	syl	pro+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
proscriptiveness	sub
	head	proscription
	syl	pro+1scrip+tive+ness
	pos	n.
prose	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin phrase pr*_osa *_or*_ati*_o straightforward speech, from prorsus prosaic, from pr*_overtere to turn forwards, from #7pro -%1#7+ vertere to turn
prose	1.
	syl	prose
	pron	<pr*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	spoken or written language as in ordinary usage, distinguished from poetry by its lack of a marked metrical structure.
prose	2.
	syl	prose
	pron	<pr*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	commonplace or dull discourse, expression, etc.
prose	3.
	syl	prose
	pron	<pr*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a hymn recited or sung after the gradual at Mass.
prose	4.
	syl	prose
	pron	<pr*uz>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	written in prose.
prose	5.
	syl	prose
	pron	<pr*uz>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	matter-of-fact.
prose	6.
	syl	prose
	pron	<pr*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write or say (something) in prose.
proselike	sub
	head	prose
	syl	prose+2like
	pos	adj.
prosector	0.
	syl	pro+sec+tor
	pron	<pr*u1sekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prepares or dissects anatomical subjects for demonstration.
prosecute	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_o?!sequ*_i to follow, from pr*_o- forward+ sequ*_i to follow
prosecute	1.
	syl	pros+e:cute
	pron	<1prosi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring a criminal action against (a person) for some offence.
prosecute	2.a.
	syl	pros+e:cute
	pron	<1prosi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seek redress by legal proceedings.
prosecute	2.b.
	syl	pros+e:cute
	pron	<1prosi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to institute or conduct a prosecu?!tion.
prosecute	3.
	syl	pros+e:cute
	pron	<1prosi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage in or practise (a profession or trade).
prosecute	4.
	syl	pros+e:cute
	pron	<1prosi2kju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to continue to do (a task, etc.).
prosecutable	sub
	head	prosecute
	syl	pros+e:2cut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
prosecuting attorney	0.
	syl	pros+e:cut+ing at+tor+ney
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. Law. in some states
	def	an officer in a judicial district appointed to conduct criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state and people.
prosecution	1.
	syl	pros+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2prosi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prosecuting or the state of being prosecuted.
prosecution	2.a.
	syl	pros+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2prosi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a person.
prosecution	2.b.
	syl	pros+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2prosi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the proceedings brought in the name of the Crown to put an accused on trial.
prosecution	3.
	syl	pros+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2prosi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the lawyers acting for the Crown to put the case against a person. Compare { {defence} (sense 6)}.
prosecution	4.
	syl	pros+e:cu+tion
	pron	<2prosi1kju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the following up or carrying on of something begun, esp. with a view to its accomplish?!ment or completion.
prosecutor	0.
	syl	pros+e:cu+tor
	pron	<1prosi2kju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who institutes or conducts legal proceedings, esp. in a criminal court.
proselyte	ety	C14: from Church Latin pros*_elytus, from Greek pros*_elutos recent arrival, convert, from proserchesthai to draw near &- pros+e@.lyt+ism (#!pr$As$Il$I@!t$Iz$$m) n. &- pros+e@.lyt+ic (@!pr$As$I#!l$Itik) adj.
proselyte	1.
	syl	pros+e:lyte
	pron	<1prosi2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person newly converted to a religious faith or sect; a convert, esp. a gentile converted to Judaism.
proselyte	2.
	syl	pros+e:lyte
	pron	<1prosi2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {proselytize}.
proselytise	alt
	head	proselytize
	or	proselytize
	syl	pros+e:lyt+ise
	pron	<1prosili2tIz>
	pos	vb.
proselytize	0.
	or	proselytise
	syl	pros+e:lyt+ize
	pron	<1prosili2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (someone) from one religious faith to another.
proselytization	sub
	head	proselytize
	or	proselytisation
	syl	pros+e:lyt:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
proselytisation	sub
	head	proselytize
	or	proselytization
	syl	pros+e:lyt:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
proselytizer	sub
	head	proselytize
	or	proselytiser
	syl	pros+e:lyt+2iz+er
	pos	n.
proselytiser	sub
	head	proselytize
	or	proselytizer
	syl	pros+e:lyt+2is+er
	pos	n.
prosencephalon	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek pros*_o forward+ enkephalos brain
prosencephala	infl
	head	prosencephalon
	syl	pros+en+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prosencephalon	0.
	syl	pros+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2prosen1sef*lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the brain that develops from the anterior portion of the neural tube. Compare {mesencephalon, rhombencephalon}. Non?!technical name: {forebrain}.
prosencephalic	sub
	head	prosencephalon
	syl	pros+en+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2prosensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
prosenchyma	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek pros- towards+ enkhuma infusion; compare #7parenchyma 
prosenchyma	0.
	syl	pros+en+chy+ma
	pron	<pros1eGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant tissue consisting of long narrow cells with pointed ends: occurs in conducting tissue.
prosenchymatous	sub
	head	prosenchyma
	syl	pros+en+chy+ma+tous
	pron	<2prosen1kIm*t*s>
	pos	adj.
prose poem	0.
	syl	prose po:em
	pos	n.
	def	a prose composition characterized by a poetic style.
Proserpina	0.
	syl	Pro+ser+pi+na
	pron	<pr*u1sR:pin*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of the underworld. Greek counterpart: {Persephone}.
prosimian	ety	C19: via New Latin from #7pro -%1#7+ Latin s*_imia ape
prosimian	1.
	syl	pro+sim+i:an
	pron	<pr*u1simi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any primate of the primitive suborder including lemurs, tree shrews, lorises, and tarsiers.
prosimian	2.
	syl	pro+sim+i:an
	pron	<pr*u1simi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
prosimian	xref
	syl	pro+sim+i:an
	pron	<pr*u1simi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare { {anthropoid} (sense 4)}.
prosit	ety	German, from Latin, literally: may it prove beneficial
prosit	0.
	syl	pro+sit
	pron	German. <1pro:zit>
	pos	interj.
	def	good health&! cheers&!
prosody	ety	C15: from Latin pros*_odia accent of a syllable, from Greek pros*_oidia song set to music, from pros towards+ *_oid*_e, from aoid*_e song; see #7ode 
prosody	1.
	syl	pros:o+dy
	pron	<1pros*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of poetic metre and of the art of versification, including rhyme, stanzaic forms, and the quantity and stress of syllables.
prosody	2.
	syl	pros:o+dy
	pron	<1pros*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of versification.
prosody	3.
	syl	pros:o+dy
	pron	<1pros*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the patterns of stress and intonation in a language.
prosodic	sub
	head	prosody
	syl	pro+sod+ic
	pron	<pr*1sodik>
	pos	adj.
prosopopoeia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek pros*_opopoiia dramatization, from pros*_opon face+ poiein to make
prosopopeia	alt
	head	prosopopoeia
	or	prosopopoeia
	syl	pros:o+po+pe:ia
	pron	<2pros*p*1pE*>
	pos	n.
prosopopoeia	1.
	or	prosopopeia
	syl	pros:o+po+poe:ia
	pron	<2pros*p*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	another word for {personification}.
prosopopoeia	2.
	or	prosopopeia
	syl	pros:o+po+poe:ia
	pron	<2pros*p*1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure of speech that represents an imaginary, absent, or dead person speaking or acting.
prosopopoeial	sub
	head	prosopopoeia
	or	prosopopeial
	syl	pros:o+po+1poe:ial
	pos	adj.
prosopopeial	sub
	head	prosopopoeia
	or	prosopopoeial
	syl	pros:o+po+1pe:ial
	pos	adj.
prospect	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_ospectus distant view, from pr*_ospicere to look into the distance, from pr*_o- forward+ specere to look &- #!pros+pect+less adj.
prospect	1.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a probability or chance for future success, esp. as based on present work or aptitude.
prospect	2.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a view or scene, esp. one offering an extended outlook.
prospect	3.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a prospective buyer, project, etc.
prospect	4.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a survey or observation.
prospect	5.a.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a known or likely deposit of ore.
prospect	5.b.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the location of a deposit of ore.
prospect	5.c.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sample of ore for testing.
prospect	5.d.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the yield of mineral obtained from a sample of ore.
prospect	6.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to explore (a region) for gold or other valuable minerals.
prospect	7.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work (a mine) to discover its profitability.
prospect	8.
	syl	pros+pect
	pron	<1prospekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to search (for).
prospective	1.
	syl	pro+spec+tive
	pron	<pr*1spektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	looking towards the future.
prospective	2.
	syl	pro+spec+tive
	pron	<pr*1spektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	anticipated or likely.
prospectively	sub
	head	prospective
	syl	pro+1spec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
prospector	0.
	syl	pro+spec+tor
	pron	<pr*1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who searches for the natural occurrence of gold, petroleum, etc.
prospectuses	infl
	head	prospectus
	syl	pro+spec+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prospectus	1.
	syl	pro+spec+tus
	pron	<pr*1spekt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal statement giving details of a forthcoming event, such as the publication of a book or issue of shares.
prospectus	2.
	syl	pro+spec+tus
	pron	<pr*1spekt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a pamphlet or brochure giving details of courses, as at a college or school.
prosper	ety	C15: from Latin prosper*_are to succeed, from prosperus fortunate, from #7pro -%1#7+ sp*_es hope
prosper	0.
	syl	pros+per
	pron	<1prosp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to thrive, succeed, etc., or cause to thrive, etc. in a healthy way.
prosperities	infl
	head	prosperity
	syl	pros+per+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prosperity	0.
	syl	pros+per+i:ty
	pron	<pro1speriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of prospering; success or wealth.
prosperous	1.
	syl	pros+per+ous
	pron	<1prosp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	flourishing; prospering.
prosperous	2.
	syl	pros+per+ous
	pron	<1prosp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rich; affluent; wealthy.
prosperous	3.
	syl	pros+per+ous
	pron	<1prosp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	favourable or promising.
prosperously	sub
	head	prosperous
	syl	pros+per+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
prosperousness	sub
	head	prosperous
	syl	pros+per+ous+ness
	pos	n.
prostaglandin	ety	C20: from prosta (te) gland+ -#7in ; it was originally believed to be secreted by the prostate gland
prostaglandin	0.
	syl	pros+ta+glan+din
	pron	<2prost*1gl@ndin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of potent hormone-like compounds composed of essential fatty acids and found in all mammalian tissues, esp. human semen. Prostaglandins stimulate the muscles of the uterus and affect the nervous system, blood vessels, and metabolism.
prostate	ety	C17: via Medieval Latin from Greek prostat*_es something standing in front (of the bladder), from pro- in front+ histanai to cause to stand
prostate	1.
	syl	pros+tate
	pron	<1prostAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {prostate gland}. a gland in male mammals that surrounds the neck of the bladder and urethra and secretes a liquid constituent of the semen. {~}
prostate	2.
	syl	pros+tate
	pron	<1prostAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {pros+tat+ic} (pr$A#!st@at$Ik). of or relating to the prostate gland.
prostatectomies	infl
	head	prostatectomy
	syl	pros+ta+tec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prostatectomy	0.
	syl	pros+ta+tec+to+my
	pron	<2prost*1tekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or a part of the prostate gland.
prostatitis	0.
	syl	pros+ta+ti+tis
	pron	<2prost*1tItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the prostate gland.
prosthesis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: an addition, from prostithenai to add, from pros- towards+ tithenai to place
prostheses	infl
	head	prosthesis
	syl	pros+the+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prosthesis	1.a.
	syl	pros+the+sis
	pron	<1prosTisis>, <pros1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the replacement of a missing bodily part with an artificial substitute.
prosthesis	1.b.
	syl	pros+the+sis
	pron	<1prosTisis>, <pros1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	an artifical part such as a limb, eye, or tooth.
prosthesis	2.
	syl	pros+the+sis
	pron	<1prosTisis>, <pros1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for {prothesis}.
prosthetic	sub
	head	prosthesis
	syl	pros+thet+ic
	pron	<pros1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
prosthetically	sub
	head	prosthesis
	syl	pros+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
prosthetic group	0.
	syl	pros+thet+ic group
	pos	n.
	def	the nonprotein component of a conjugated protein, such as the lipid group in a lipoprotein.
prosthetics	0.
	syl	pros+thet+ics
	pron	<pros1Tetiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of surgery concerned with prosthesis.
prosthodontics	ety	C20: from #7prosth (#7esis) #7+ -#7odont+ -#7ics 
prosthodontics	0.
	syl	pros+tho+don+tics
	pron	<2prosT*1dontiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of dentistry concerned with the artificial replacement of missing teeth.
pros thodontist	sub
	head	prosthodontics
	syl	pros+ tho+1don+tist
	pos	n.
prostitute	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_ostituere to expose to prostitution, from pr*_o- in public+ statuere to cause to stand &- @!pros+ti+#!tu+tion n.
prostitute	1.
	syl	pros+ti+tute
	pron	<1prosti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who engages in sexual intercourse for money.
prostitute	2.
	syl	pros+ti+tute
	pron	<1prosti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who engages in such activity, esp. in homosexual practices.
prostitute	3.
	syl	pros+ti+tute
	pron	<1prosti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who offers his talent or work for unworthy purposes. {~}
prostitute	4.
	syl	pros+ti+tute
	pron	<1prosti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to offer (oneself or another) in sexual intercourse for money.
prostitute	5.
	syl	pros+ti+tute
	pron	<1prosti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to offer (a person, esp. oneself, or a person's talent) for unworthy purposes.
prostitutor	sub
	head	prostitute
	syl	pros+ti+2tu+tor
	pos	n.
prostomium	ety	via New Latin from Greek prostomion mouth
prostomia	infl
	head	prostomium
	syl	pro+sto+mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prostomium	0.
	syl	pro+sto+mi:um
	pron	<pr*u1st*umi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lobe at the head end of earthworms and other annelids: bears tentacles, palps, etc., or forms part of a sucker or proboscis.
prostomial	sub
	head	prostomium
	syl	pro+1sto+mi:al
	pos	adj.
prostrate	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_osternere to throw to the ground, from pr*_o- before + sternere to lay low &- pros+#!tra+tion n.
prostrate	1.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<1prostrAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying with the face downwards, as in submission.
prostrate	2.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<1prostrAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted physically or emotionally.
prostrate	3.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<1prostrAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	helpless or defenceless.
prostrate	4.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<1prostrAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for { {procumbent} (sense 1)}.
prostrate	5.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<pro1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bow or cast (oneself) down, as in submission.
prostrate	6.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<pro1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay or throw down flat, as on the ground.
prostrate	7.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<pro1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make helpless or defenceless.
prostrate	8.
	syl	pros+trate
	pron	<pro1strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make exhausted.
prostyle	ety	C17: from Latin prost*_ylos, from Greek: with pillars in front, from #7pro -%2#7+ stulos pillar
prostyle	1.
	syl	pro+style
	pron	<1pr*ustIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building
	def	having a row of columns in front, esp. as in the portico of a Greek temple.
prostyle	2.
	syl	pro+style
	pron	<1pr*ustIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostyle building, portico, etc.
prosier	infl
	head	prosy
	syl	pros:i+er
	pos	adj.
prosiest	infl
	head	prosy
	syl	pros:i+est.
	pos	adj.
prosy	1.
	syl	pros:y
	pron	<1pr*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of or similar to prose.
prosy	2.
	syl	pros:y
	pron	<1pr*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull, tedious, or long-winded.
prosily	sub
	head	prosy
	syl	pros:i+ly
	pos	adv.
prosiness	sub
	head	prosy
	syl	pros:i+ness
	pos	n.
Prot	1.
	syl	Prot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Protestant.
Prot	2.
	syl	Prot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Protectorate.
prot-	0.
	syl	prot-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {proto-} before a vowel.
protactinium	0.
	syl	pro+tac+tin+i:um
	pron	<2pr*ut@k1tini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic radioactive metallic element that occurs in uranium ores and is produced by neutron irradiation of thorium. Symbol: Pa; atomic no.: 91; half-life of the most stable isotope, %2%3%1Pa: 32500 years; valency: 4 or 5; relative density: 15.4 (calc.); melting pt.: below 1600?%C. Former name: {protoactinium}.
protagonist	ety	C17: from Greek pr*_otag*_onist*_es, from pr*_otos first+ ag*_onist*_es actor
protagonist	1.
	syl	pro+tag:o+nist
	pron	<pr*u1t@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal character in a play, story, etc.
protagonist	2.
	syl	pro+tag:o+nist
	pron	<pr*u1t@g*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter, esp. when important or respected, of a cause, political party, etc.
protagonism	sub
	head	protagonist
	syl	pro+1tag:o+nism
	pos	n.
Protagoras	0.
	syl	Pro:tag:o:ras
	pron	<pr*u1t@g*2r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	??485-??411 #7b.c., Greek philosopher and sophist, famous for his dictum @6Man is the measure of all things.@9
protamine	0.
	syl	pro+ta+mine
	pron	<1pr*ut*2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of basic simple proteins that occur, in association with nucleic acids, in the sperm of some fish.
protandrous	0.
	syl	pro+tan+drous
	pron	<pr*u1t@ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and hermaphrodite animals
	def	producing male gametes before female gametes. Compare {protogynous}.
protandry	sub
	head	protandrous
	syl	pro+1tan+dry
	pos	n.
protanopia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7proto -#7+an -#7+ -#7opia 
protanopia	0.
	syl	pro+ta+no+pi:a
	pron	<2pr*ut*1n*upi*>
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see the colour red; red blindness.
protanopic	sub
	head	protanopia
	syl	pro+ta+nop+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*1nopik>
	pos	adj.
protasis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: a proposal, from pro- before+ teinein to extend
protases	infl
	head	protasis
	syl	prot:a+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
protasis	1.
	syl	prot:a+sis
	pron	<1prot*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the clause that states the condition in a conditional sentence. In English the protasis is generally introduced by or Compare {apodosis}.
protasis	2.
	syl	prot:a+sis
	pron	<1prot*sis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical drama
	def	the introductory part of a play.
protea	ety	C20: from New Latin, from P#7roteus, referring to the large number of different forms of the plant
protea	0.
	syl	pro+te:a
	pron	<1pr*uti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or small tree of the genus of tropical and southern Africa, having flowers with coloured bracts arranged in showy heads: family
protean	ety	C16: from P#7roteus 
protean	0.
	syl	pro+te:an
	pron	<pr*u1tE*n>, <1pr*uti*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily taking on various shapes or forms; variable.
protease	ety	C20: from #7protein+ -#7ase 
protease	0.
	syl	pro+te:ase
	pron	<1pr*uti2As>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme involved in proteolysis.
protect	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_otegere to cover before, from #7pro -%1#7+ tegere to cover
protect	1.
	syl	pro+tect
	pron	<pr*1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defend from trouble, harm, attack, etc.
protect	2.
	syl	pro+tect
	pron	<pr*1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Economics.
	def	to assist (domestic industries) by the imposition of protective tariffs on imports.
protect	3.
	syl	pro+tect
	pron	<pr*1tekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	to provide funds in advance to guarantee payment of (a note, draft, etc.).
protection	1.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of protecting or the condition of being protected.
protection	2.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that protects.
protection	3.a.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the imposition of duties or quotas on imports, designed for the protection of domestic industries against overseas competition, expansion of domestic employment, etc.
protection	3.b.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {protectionism}. the system, policy, or theory of such restrictions. Compare {free trade}.
protection	4.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a document that grants protection or immunity from arrest or harassment to a person, esp. a traveller.
protection	5.a.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {protection money}. money demanded by gangsters for freedom from molestation.
protection	5.b.
	syl	pro+tec+tion
	pron	<pr*1tekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from molestation purchased in this way.
protectionism	sub
	head	protection
	syl	pro+1tec+tion+2ism
	pos	n.
protectionist	sub
	head	protection
	syl	pro+1tec+tion+ist
	pos	n.
protective	1.
	syl	pro+tec+tive
	pron	<pr*1tektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or capable of giving protection.
protective	2.
	syl	pro+tec+tive
	pron	<pr*1tektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	of, relating to, or intended for protection of domestic industries.
protective	3.
	syl	pro+tec+tive
	pron	<pr*1tektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	something that protects.
protectively	sub
	head	protective
	syl	pro+1tec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
protectiveness	sub
	head	protective
	syl	pro+1tec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
protective coloration	0.
	syl	pro+tec+tive col+or:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the coloration of an animal that enables it to blend with its surroundings and therefore escape the attention of predators.
protective tariff	0.
	syl	pro+tec+tive tar+iff
	pos	n.
	def	a tariff levied on imports to protect the domestic economy rather than to raise revenue.
protector	1.
	syl	pro+tec+tor
	pron	<pr*1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that protects.
protector	2.
	syl	pro+tec+tor
	pron	<pr*1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a person who exercised royal authority during the minority, absence, or incapacity of the monarch.
protectoral	sub
	head	protector
	syl	pro+1tec+to+ral
	pos	adj.
protectress	sub
	head	protector
	syl	pro+1tec+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Protector	0.
	syl	Pro+tec+tor
	pron	<pr*1tekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Lord Protector}, the title borne by Oliver Cromwell (1653-58) and by Richard Cromwell (1658-59) as heads of state during the period known as the {Protectorate}.
protectorate	1.a.
	syl	pro+tec+tor+ate
	pron	<pr*1tekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory largely controlled by but not annexed to a stronger state.
protectorate	1.b.
	syl	pro+tec+tor+ate
	pron	<pr*1tekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation of a protecting state to its protected territory.
protectorate	2.
	syl	pro+tec+tor+ate
	pron	<pr*1tekt*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or period of office of a protector.
protectories	infl
	head	protectory
	syl	pro+tec+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
protectory	0.
	syl	pro+tec+to:ry
	pron	<pr*1tekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution for the care of homeless, delinquent, or destitute children.
prot'eg'e	ety	C18: from French prot*'eger to #7protect 
prot'eg'ee	alt
	head	prot'eg'e
	or	prot'eg'e
	syl	pro+t*'e+g*'ee
	pron	<1pr*uti2ZA>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
prot'eg'e	0.
	or	prot'eg'ee
	syl	pro+t*'e+g*'e
	pron	<1pr*uti2ZA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is protected and aided by the patronage of another person.
protein	ety	C19: via German from Greek pr*_oteios primary, from protos first+-{#7in }
protein	0.
	syl	pro+tein
	pron	<1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of nitrogenous compounds of high molecular weight that are essential con?!stituents of all living organisms. They consist of one or more chains of amino acids linked by peptide bonds and are folded into a specific three-dimensional shape maintained by further chemical bonding.
proteinaceous	sub
	head	protein
	syl	pro+tein:1a+ceous
	pos	adj.
proteinic	sub
	head	protein
	or	proteinous
	syl	pro+1tein+ic
	pos	adj.
proteinous	sub
	head	protein
	or	proteinic
	syl	pro+1tei+nous
	pos	adj.
proteinase	0.
	syl	pro+tein+ase
	pron	<1pr*uti2nAs>, <-2nAz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {endopeptidase}.
proteinuria	0.
	syl	pro+tein+u:ri:a
	pron	<2pr*uti1nju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {albuminuria}.
pro tempore	0.
	syl	pro tem+po+re
	pron	Latin. <1pr*u> <1temp*ri>
	def	for the time being; temporarily. Often shortened to {pro tem} (#!pr$$$u#!t$em).
proteolysis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from proteo- (from #7protein) #7+ -#7lysis  &- pro+te@.o+lyt+ic (@!pr$$$ut$I$$#!l$It$Ik) adj.
proteolysis	0.
	syl	pro+te:ol:y+sis
	pron	<2pr*uti1olisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the hydrolysis of proteins into simpler compounds by the action of enzymes: occurs esp. during digestion.
proteose	ety	C20: from #7protein+ -{#7ose %2}
proteose	0.
	syl	pro+te:ose
	pron	<1pr*uti2*us>, <-2*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	any of a group of compounds formed during proteolysis that are less complex than metaproteins but more so than peptones. Also called (esp. U.S.): {albumose}.
protero-	ety	from Greek proteros fore
protero-	0.
	syl	pro:ter:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	anterior or former in time, place, order, etc..
	exam	1	proterozoic.
Proterozoic	1.
	syl	Pro+te:ro+zo+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*r*u1z*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	the later of two divisions of the Precambrian era, during which the earliest plants and animals are assumed to have lived. Compare {Archaeozoic}.
Proterozoic	2.
	syl	Pro+te:ro+zo+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*r*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or formed in the late Precambrian era.
protest	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_otest*_ar*_i to make a formal declaration, from pr*_o- before+ test*_ar*_i to assert
protest	1.a.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	public, often organized, dissent or manifestation of such dissent.
protest	1.b.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a protest march.
protest	2.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration or objection that is formal or solemn.
protest	3.a.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal notarial statement drawn up on behalf of a creditor and declaring that the debtor has dishonoured a bill of exchange or promissory note.
protest	3.b.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of drawing up such a statement.
protest	3.c.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal declaration by a taxpayer disputing the legality or accuracy of his assessment.
protest	4.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement made by the master of a vessel attesting to the circumstances in which his vessel was damaged or imperilled.
protest	5.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<1pr*utest>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of protesting.
protest	6.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<pr*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. foll. by against, at, about, etc.; when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to make a strong objection (to something, esp. a supposed injustice or offence).
protest	7.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<pr*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to assert or affirm in a formal or solemn manner.
protest	8.
	syl	pro+test
	pron	<pr*1test>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare for?!mally that (a bill of exchange or promissory note) has been dishonoured.
protestant	sub
	head	protest
	syl	pro+1test+ant
	pos	adj. n.
protester	sub
	head	protest
	syl	pro+1test+er
	pos	n.
protestingly	sub
	head	protest
	syl	pro+1test+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Protestant	0.a.
	syl	Prot+es+tant
	pron	<1protist*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of Protestantism.
Protestant	0.b.
	syl	Prot+es+tant
	pron	<1protist*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Protestant Church.
Protestant Episcopal Church	0.
	syl	Prot+es+tant E:pis+co+pal Church
	pos	n.
	def	the full title of the {Episcopal Church}.
Protestantism	1.
	syl	Prot+es+tant+ism
	pron	<1protist*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the religion or religious system of any of the Churches of Western Christendom that are separated from the Roman Catholic Church and adhere substantially to principles established by Luther, Calvin, etc., in the Reformation.
Protestantism	2.
	syl	Prot+es+tant+ism
	pron	<1protist*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Protestant Churches collectively.
Protestantism	3.
	syl	Prot+es+tant+ism
	pron	<1protist*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to the principles of the Reformation.
protestation	1.
	syl	pro+tes+ta+tion
	pron	<2pr*utes1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of protesting.
protestation	2.
	syl	pro+tes+ta+tion
	pron	<2pr*utes1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something protested about.
protestation	3.
	syl	pro+tes+ta+tion
	pron	<2pr*utes1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong declaration.
Proteus	0.
	syl	Pro:teus
	pron	<1pr*uti*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a prophetic sea god capable of changing his shape at will.
prothalamion	ety	C16: from Greek pro- before+ thalamos marriage; coined by Edmund Spenser, on the model of #7epithalamion 
prothalamium	alt
	head	prothalamion
	or	prothalamion
	syl	pro+tha+la+mi:um
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
prothalamia	infl
	head	prothalamion
	syl	pro+tha+la+mi:a
	pron	<-mi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prothalamion	0.
	or	prothalamium
	syl	pro+tha+la+mi+on
	pron	<2pr*uT*1lAmi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a song or poem in celebration of a marriage.
prothallus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from pro- before+Greek thallus a young shoot
prothallium	alt
	head	prothallus
	or	prothallus
	syl	pro+thal+li:um
	pron	<pr*u1T@li*m>
	pos	n.
prothalli	infl
	head	prothallus
	or	prothallia
	syl	pro+thal+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prothallia	infl
	head	prothallus
	or	prothalli
	syl	pro+thal+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prothallus	0.
	or	prothallium
	syl	pro+thal+lus
	pron	<pr*u1T@l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the small flat free-living green disc of tissue that bears the reproductive organs of pterido?!phytes.
prothallic	sub
	head	prothallus
	or	prothallial
	syl	pro+1thal+lic
	pos	adj.
prothallial	sub
	head	prothallus
	or	prothallic
	syl	pro+1thal+li:al
	pos	adj.
prothesis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: a setting out in public, from pro- forth+ thesis a placing
prothesis	1.
	syl	proth+e:sis
	pron	<1proTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a process in the development of a language by which a phoneme or syllable is prefixed to a word to facilitate pronunciation.
	exam	1	Latin @6scala@9 gives Spanish @6escala@9 by prosthesis.
prothesis	2.
	syl	proth+e:sis
	pron	<1proTisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Eastern Orthodox Church.
	def	the solemn preparation of the Eucharistic elements before consecration.
prothetic	sub
	head	prothesis
	syl	pro+thet+ic
	pron	<pr*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
prothetically	sub
	head	prothesis
	syl	pro+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
prothonotary	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin pr*_othonot*_arius, from pr*_otho- #7proto -#7+ Late Latin not*_arius #7notary 
protonotary	alt
	head	prothonotary
	or	prothonotary
	syl	pro:to+no+tar:y
	pos	n.
prothonotaries	infl
	head	prothonotary
	syl	pro+tho+no+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prothonotary	0.
	or	protonotary
	syl	pro+tho+no+tar:y
	pron	<2pr*uT*1n*ut*ri>, <-tri>, <pr*u1Ton*->
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a chief clerk in certain law courts.
prothonotarial	sub
	head	prothonotary
	or	protonotarial
	syl	pro+thon:o+tar+i:al
	pron	<pr*u2Ton*1te*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
protonotarial	sub
	head	prothonotary
	or	prothonotarial
	syl	pro+2ton:o+1tar+i:al
	pos	adj.
prothoraxes	infl
	head	prothorax
	or	prothoraces
	syl	pro+tho+rax:es
	pron	<-1Tc:r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prothoraces	infl
	head	prothorax
	or	prothoraxes
	syl	pro+tho+ra+ces
	pron	<-1Tc:r*2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prothorax	0.
	syl	pro+tho+rax
	pron	<pr*u1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the first segment of the thorax of an insect, which bears the first pair of walking legs. See also {mesothorax, metathorax}.
prothrombin	0.
	syl	pro+throm+bin
	pron	<pr*u1Trombin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a constituent of blood plasma that is the inactive precursor of thrombin. See also {phylloquinone}.
protist	ety	C19: from New Latin Protista most primitive organisms, from Greek pr*_otistos the very first, from protos first
protist	0.
	syl	pro+tist
	pron	<1pr*utist>
	pos	n.
	def	any organism belonging to the kingdom including bacteria, protozoans, unicellular algae and fungi, regarded as distinct from plants and animals.
protium	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7proto -#7+ -#7ium 
protium	0.
	syl	pro+ti:um
	pron	<1pr*uti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the most common isotope of hydrogen, having a mass number of 1.
proto-	ety	from Greek pr*_otos first, from pro before; see #7pro -%2
proto-	1.
	syl	pro:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating the first in time, order, or rank.
	exam	1	protomartyr.
proto-	2.
	syl	pro:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	primitive, ancestral, or original.
	exam	1	prototype.
proto-	3.
	syl	pro:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating the reconstructed earliest stage of a language.
	exam	1	Proto-Germanic.
proto-	4.
	syl	pro:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating the first in a series of chemical compounds.
	exam	1	protoxide.
proto-	5.
	syl	pro:to-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	indicating the parent of a chemical compound or an element.
	exam	1	protoactinium.
protoactinium	0.
	syl	pro:to+ac+tin+i:um
	pron	<2pr*ut*u@k1tini*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {protactinium}.
protochordate	1.
	syl	pro:to+chor+date
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1kc:dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any chordate animal of the subphyla (acorn worms), (tunicates), and (lancelets)
protochordate	2.
	syl	pro:to+chor+date
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1kc:dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to protochordates.
protocol	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin pr*_otocollum, from Late Greek pr*_otokollon sheet glued to the front of a manuscript, from #7proto -#7+ kolla glue
protocol	1.
	syl	pro:to+col
	pron	<1pr*ut*2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal etiquette and code of behaviour, precedence, and procedure for state and diplomatic ceremonies.
protocol	2.
	syl	pro:to+col
	pron	<1pr*ut*2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	a memorandum or record of an agreement, esp. one reached in international negotiations, a meeting, etc.
protocol	3.a.
	syl	pro:to+col
	pron	<1pr*ut*2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	an amendment to a treaty or convention.
protocol	3.b.
	syl	pro:to+col
	pron	<1pr*ut*2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	an annex append?!ed to a treaty to deal with subsidiary matters or to render the treaty more lucid.
protocol	3.c.
	syl	pro:to+col
	pron	<1pr*ut*2kol>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal international agreement or understanding on some matter.
protocol	4.
	syl	pro:to+col
	pron	<1pr*ut*2kol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a statement that records an event objectively.
Proto-Germanic	0.
	syl	Pro:to-Ger:man+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the prehistoric unrecorded language that was the ancestor of all Germanic languages.
protogynous	0.
	syl	pro+tog:y+nous
	pron	<pr*u1toJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and hermaphrodite animals
	def	producing female gametes before male ones. Compare {protandrous}.
protogyny	sub
	head	protogynous
	syl	pro+1tog:y+ny
	pos	n.
protohistory	0.
	syl	pro:to+his+to+ry
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1hist*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the period or stage of human development or of a particular culture immediately prior to the emergence of writing. &- {pro@.to+his+tor+ic} (@!pr$$$ut$$$uh$I#!st$Ar$Ik)
protohuman	1.
	syl	pro:to+hu+man
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1hju:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various prehistoric primates that resembled modern man.
protohuman	2.
	syl	pro:to+hu+man
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of these primates.
Proto-Indo-European	0.
	syl	Pro:to-In:do-Eu:ro:pe:an
	pos	n.
	def	the prehistoric unrecorded language that was the ancestor of all Indo-European languages.
protolanguage	0.
	syl	pro:to+lan+guage
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1l@GgwiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct and unrecorded language reconstructed by comparison of its recorded or living descendants. Also called: {Ursprache}.
protolithic	0.
	syl	pro:to+lith+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1liTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or referring to the earliest Stone Age.
protomartyr	1.
	syl	pro:to+mar+tyr
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	St. Stephen as the first Christian martyr.
protomartyr	2.
	syl	pro:to+mar+tyr
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the first martyr to lay down his life in any cause.
protomorphic	0.
	syl	pro:to+mor+phic
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	primitive in structure; primordial.
proton	ety	C20: from Greek protos first
proton	0.
	syl	pro+ton
	pron	<1pr*uton>
	pos	n.
	def	a stable, positively charged elementary particle, found in atomic nuclei in numbers equal to its atomic number. It is a baryon with a charge of 1.6022#M10%#-%1%9 coulomb, a rest mass of 1.67252#M10%#-%2%7 kilogram, and spin @2#800655 .
protonema	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7proto -#7+ Greek nema thread
protonemata	infl
	head	protonema
	syl	pro:to+ne:ma+ta
	pron	<-1nEm*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
protonema	0.
	syl	pro:to+ne:ma
	pron	<2pr*ut*1nEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a branched threadlike structure that grows from a moss spore and eventually develops into the moss plant.
protonemal	sub
	head	protonema
	or	protonematal
	syl	pro:to+1ne:mal
	pron	<2pr*ut*1nEm*tL>, <-1nem*tL>
	pos	adj.
protonematal	sub
	head	protonema
	or	protonemal
	syl	pro:to+ne:ma+tal
	pron	<2pr*ut*1nEm*tL>, <-1nem*tL>
	pos	adj.
proton number	0.
	syl	pro+ton num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {atomic number}. Symbol.
	exam	1	Z.
Proto-Norse	0.
	syl	Pro:to-Norse
	pos	n.
	def	the North Germanic language of Scandinavia up to about 700 #7a.d. See also {Old Norse}.
protopathic	1.
	syl	pro:to+path+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of or relating to a sensory nerve that perceives only coarse stimuli, such as pain.
protopathic	2.
	syl	pro:to+path+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of or relating to such perception.
protopathy	sub
	head	protopathic
	syl	pro+top:a+thy
	pron	<pr*u1top*Ti>
	pos	n.
protoplasm	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7proto -#7+ Greek plasma form
protoplasm	0.
	syl	pro:to+plasm
	pron	<1pr*ut*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the living contents of a cell: a complex translucent colourless colloidal substance differentiated into cytoplasm and nucleoplasm.
protoplasmic	sub
	head	protoplasm
	syl	pro:to+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
protoplasmal	sub
	head	protoplasm
	or	protoplasmatic
	syl	pro:to+1plas+mal
	pos	adj.
protoplasmatic	sub
	head	protoplasm
	or	protoplasmal
	syl	pro:to+plas+1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
protoplast	ety	C16: from Late Latin pr*_otoplastus the first-formed, from Greek pr*_otoplastos, from #7proto -#7+ plassein to shape
protoplast	0.
	syl	pro:to+plast
	pron	<1pr*ut*2pl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {energid}.
protoplastic	sub
	head	protoplast
	syl	pro:to+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
Protosemitic	0.
	syl	Pro:to+se:mit+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*usi1mitik>
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical parent language of the Semitic group of languages.
protostar	0.
	syl	pro:to+star
	pron	<1pr*ut*u2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a condensation, interstellar gas, or dust, from which a star is thought to develop.
protostele	0.
	syl	pro:to+stele
	pron	<1pr*ut*2stEl>, <-2stEli>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple type of stele with a central core of xylem surrounded by a cylinder of phloem: occurs in most roots and the stems of ferns, etc.
protostelic	sub
	head	protostele
	syl	pro:to+1ste:lic
	pos	adj.
prototherian	1.
	syl	pro:to+the:ri:an
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a subclass of mammals that includes the monotremes.
prototherian	2.
	syl	pro:to+the:ri:an
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any prototherian mammal; a monotreme.
prototherian	xref
	syl	pro:to+the:ri:an
	pron	<2pr*ut*u1Ti*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {eutherian, metatherian}.
prototrophic	1.
	syl	pro:to+troph+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of bacteria
	def	feeding solely on inorganic matter.
prototrophic	2.
	syl	pro:to+troph+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cultured bacteria, fungi, etc.
	def	having no specific food requirements.
prototype	1.
	syl	pro:to+type
	pron	<1pr*ut*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	an original model upon which copies are based, from which improved types can be made or that has analogies at a later period.
prototype	2.
	syl	pro:to+type
	pron	<1pr*ut*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that serves as an example of a type.
prototype	3.
	syl	pro:to+type
	pron	<1pr*ut*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the ancestral or primitive form of a species or other group; an archetype.
prototypal	sub
	head	prototype
	syl	pro:to+1ty+pal
	pron	<2pr*ut*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
prototypic	sub
	head	prototype
	or	prototypical
	syl	pro:to+typ+ic
	pron	<2pr*ut*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
prototypical	sub
	head	prototype
	or	prototypic
	syl	pro:to+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
protoxide	0.
	syl	pro+tox+ide
	pron	<pr*u1toksId>
	pos	n.
	def	the oxide of an element that contains the smallest amount of oxygen of any of its oxides.
protoxylem	0.
	syl	pro:to+xy+lem
	pron	<2pr*ut*1zIl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the first-formed xylem tissue, consisting of extensible thin-walled cells thickened with rings or spirals of lignin. Compare {metaxylem}.
protozoan	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek #7proto -#7+ zoion animal
protozoon	alt
	head	protozoan
	or	protozoan
	syl	pro:to+zo+on
	pron	<2pr*ut*1z*uon>
	pos	n.
protozoa	infl
	head	protozoan
	syl	pro:to+zo:a
	pron	<-1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
protozoans	infl
	head	protozoan
	or	protozoa
	syl	pro:to+zo:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
protozoa	infl
	head	protozoan
	or	protozoans
	syl	pro:to+zo:a.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
protozoan	1.
	or	protozoon
	syl	pro:to+zo:an
	pron	<2pr*ut*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute invertebrate of the phylum including flagellates, ciliates, sporozoans, amoebas, and foraminifers.
protozoan	2.
	or	protozoon
	syl	pro:to+zo:an
	pron	<2pr*ut*1z*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
protozoology	0.
	syl	pro:to+zo+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2pr*ut*uz*u1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the study of protozoans.
protozoological	sub
	head	protozoology
	syl	pro:to+zo:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2pr*ut*u2z*u*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
protozoologist	sub
	head	protozoology
	syl	pro:to+zo+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
protract	ety	C16: from Latin pr*_otrahere to prolong, from #7pro -%1#7+ trahere to drag
protract	1.
	syl	pro+tract
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lengthen or extend (a speech, etc.); prolong in time.
protract	2.
	syl	pro+tract
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a muscle
	def	to draw, thrust, or extend (a part, etc.) forwards.
protract	3.
	syl	pro+tract
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plot or draw using a protractor and scale.
protractedly	sub
	head	protract
	syl	pro+1tract+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
protractedness	sub
	head	protract
	syl	pro+1tract+ed+ness
	pos	n.
protractive	sub
	head	protract
	syl	pro+1trac+tive
	pos	adj.
protractible	alt
	head	protractile
	or	protractile
	syl	pro+tract+i:ble
	pos	adj.
protractile	0.
	or	protractible
	syl	pro+trac+tile
	pron	<pr*1tr@ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be extended or protruded.
	exam	1	protractile muscle.
protraction	1.
	syl	pro+trac+tion
	pron	<pr*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of protract?!ing.
protraction	2.
	syl	pro+trac+tion
	pron	<pr*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being protracted.
protraction	3.
	syl	pro+trac+tion
	pron	<pr*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pro?!longation or protrusion.
protraction	4.
	syl	pro+trac+tion
	pron	<pr*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extension of something in time or space.
protraction	5.
	syl	pro+trac+tion
	pron	<pr*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is extended in time or space.
protraction	6.
	syl	pro+trac+tion
	pron	<pr*1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the irregular lengthening of a syllable that is usually short.
protractor	1.
	syl	pro+trac+tor
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring or drawing angles on paper, usually a flat semicircular trans?!parent plastic sheet graduated in degrees.
protractor	2.
	syl	pro+trac+tor
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that protracts.
protractor	3.
	syl	pro+trac+tor
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for removing a bullet from the body.
protractor	4.
	syl	pro+trac+tor
	pron	<pr*1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a former term for {extensor}.
protrude	ety	C17: from Latin, from #7pro -#7+ trudere to thrust
protrude	1.
	syl	pro+trude
	pron	<pr*1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to thrust or cause to thrust forwards or outwards.
protrude	2.
	syl	pro+trude
	pron	<pr*1tru:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to project or cause to project from or as if from a surface.
protrudable	sub
	head	protrude
	syl	pro+1trud+a:ble
	pos	adj.
protrudent	sub
	head	protrude
	syl	pro+1tru+dent
	pos	adj.
protrusile	0.
	syl	pro+tru+sile
	pron	<pr*1tru:sIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	capable of being thrust forwards.
	exam	1	protrusile jaws.
protrusion	1.
	syl	pro+tru+sion
	pron	<pr*1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that protrudes.
protrusion	2.
	syl	pro+tru+sion
	pron	<pr*1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being protruded.
protrusion	3.
	syl	pro+tru+sion
	pron	<pr*1tru:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of protruding.
protrusive	1.
	syl	pro+tru+sive
	pron	<pr*1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to project or jut outwards.
protrusive	2.
	syl	pro+tru+sive
	pron	<pr*1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {obtrusive}.
protrusive	3.
	syl	pro+tru+sive
	pron	<pr*1tru:siv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	causing propulsion.
protrusively	sub
	head	protrusive
	syl	pro+1tru+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
protrusiveness	sub
	head	protrusive
	syl	pro+1tru+sive+ness
	pos	n.
protuberant	ety	C17: from Late Latin pr*_ot*_uber*_are to swell, from #7pro -%1#7+ t*_uber swelling &- pro+#!tu+ber+ance or pro+#!tu+ber+an+cy n.
protuberant	0.
	syl	pro+tu+ber+ant
	pron	<pr*1tju:b*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	swelling out from the surrounding surface; bulging.
protuberantly	sub
	head	protuberant
	syl	pro+1tu+ber+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
protuberate	0.
	syl	pro+tu+ber+ate
	pron	<pr*1tju:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to swell out or project from the surrounding surface; bulge out.
protyle	ety	C19: from Greek pr*_ot- #7proto -#7+ hyl*_e substance
protyl	alt
	head	protyle
	or	protyle
	syl	pro+tyl
	pron	<1pr*util>
	pos	n.
protyle	0.
	or	protyl
	syl	pro+tyle
	pron	<1pr*utIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical primitive substance from which the chemical elements were supposed to have been formed.
proud	ety	Late Old English pr*_ud, from Old French prud, prod brave, from Late Latin pr*_ode useful, from Latin pr*_odesse to be of value, from pr*_od-, variant of pr*_o- for+ esse to be
proud	1.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of, an infinitive, or a clause
	def	pleased or satisfied, as with oneself, one's possessions, achievements, etc.
proud	2.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling honoured or gratified by or as if by some distinction.
proud	3.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an inordinately high opinion of oneself; arrogant or haughty.
proud	4.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from a sense of pride.
	exam	1	a proud moment.
proud	5.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	def	stately or distinguished.
proud	6.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	def	bold or fearless.
proud	7.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Northern Brit. dialect. of a surface, edge, etc.
	def	projecting or protruding from the surrounding area.
proud	8.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	restive or excited, often sexually; in heat.
proud	9.a.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adv.
	def	to entertain (a person) on a grand scale.
	exam	1	they did us proud at the hotel.
proud	9.b.
	syl	proud
	pron	<praud>
	pos	adv.
	def	to honour or distinguish (a person).
	exam	1	his honesty did him proud.
proudly	sub
	head	proud
	syl	proud+ly
	pos	adv.
proudness	sub
	head	proud
	syl	proud+ness
	pos	n.
proud flesh	0.
	syl	proud flesh
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {granulation tissue}.
Pierre Joseph	infl
	head	Proudhon
	syl	Pierre Jo:seph
	pron	<pje:r> <Zo1zef>
	pos	n.
Proudhon	0.
	syl	Prou:dhon
	pron	French <pru1d?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1809-65, French socialist, whose pamphlet (1840) declared that property is theft.
Proust	0.
	syl	Proust
	qual	French
	def	prust)
Joseph Louis	1.
	head	Proust
	syl	Jo:seph Louis
	pron	<Zozef> <1lwi>
	qual	French
	def	1754-1826, French chemist, who formulated the law of constant proportions.
Marcel	2.
	head	Proust
	syl	Mar:cel
	pron	<mar1sel>
	qual	French
	def	1871-1922, French novelist whose long novel (1913-27) deals with the relationship of the narrator to themes such as art, time, memory, and society. |&285|
proustite	ety	C19: from French, named after J. L. P#7roust 
proustite	0.
	syl	proust+ite
	pron	<1pru:stIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a red mineral consisting of silver arsenic sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: Ag\3AsS\3.
Ebenezer	1.
	head	Prout
	syl	Eb:e:ne:zer.
	def	1835-1909, English musicologist and composer, noted for his editions of works by Handel and J. S. Bach.
William	2.
	head	Prout
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1785-1850, English chemist, noted for his modification of the atomic theory.
prov	1.
	syl	prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	province.
prov	2.
	syl	prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	provincial.
prov	3.
	syl	prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	provisional.
Prov	1.
	syl	Prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Proven*,cal.
Prov	2.
	syl	Prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Proverbs.
Prov	3.
	syl	Prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Prov?!ince.
Prov	4.
	syl	Prov.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Provost.
prove	ety	C12: from Old French prover, from Latin prob*_are to test, from probus honest
proves	infl
	head	prove
	syl	proves
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
proving	infl
	head	prove
	syl	prov+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
proved proved	infl
	head	prove
	or	proven
	syl	proved; proved
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
proven	infl
	head	prove
	or	proved proved
	syl	prov+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
prove	1.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to establish or demonstrate the truth or validity of; verify, esp. by using an established sequence of procedures or statements.
prove	2.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to establish the quality of, esp. by experiment or scientific analysis.
prove	3.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to establish the validity and genuineness of (a will).
prove	4.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to show (oneself) able or courageous.
prove	5.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	copula
	def	to be found or shown (to be).
	exam	1	this has proved useless;
	exam	2	he proved to be invaluable.
prove	6.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to take a trial impression of (type, etc.).
prove	7.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of dough
	def	to rise in a warm place before baking.
prove	8.
	syl	prove
	pron	<pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to undergo.
provable	sub
	head	prove
	syl	prov+a:ble
	pos	adj.
provability	sub
	head	prove
	syl	prov+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
provably	sub
	head	prove
	syl	prov+a:bly
	pos	adv.
proven	1.
	syl	prov+en
	pron	<1pru:vN>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {prove}.
not proven	2.
	head	proven
	syl	not proven.
	usage	Scot. law. of a verdict, etc.
	def	pronounced when a jury finds the case against the accused neither disproved nor proved.
proven	3.
	syl	prov+en
	pron	<1pru:vN>
	pos	adj.
	def	tried; tested.
	exam	1	a proven method.
provenly	sub
	head	proven
	syl	prov+en+ly
	pos	adv.
provenance	ety	C19: from French, from provenir, from Latin pr*_oven*_ire to originate, from ven*_ire to come
provenience	alt
	head	provenance
	or	provenance
	syl	pro+ve:ni+ence
	pron	<pro1vEni*ns>
	pos	n.
provenance	0.
	or	provenience
	syl	prov+e:nance
	pron	<1provin*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of origin, esp. that of a work of art or archaeological specimen.
Provencal	1.
	syl	Pro+ven+*,cal
	pron	<2provon1sa:l>, French <prcv?~a1sal>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denoting, or characteristic of Provence, its inhabitants, their dialect of French, or their Romance language.
Provencal	2.
	syl	Pro+ven+*,cal
	pron	<2provon1sa:l>, French <prcv?~a1sal>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Provence, closely related to Catalan, French, and Italian, belonging to the Romance group of the Indo-European family. It was important in the Middle Ages as a literary language, and attempts have been made since the 19th century to revive its literary status. See also {langue d'oc}.
Provencal	3.
	syl	Pro+ven+*,cal
	pron	<2provon1sa:l>, French <prcv?~a1sal>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Provence.
Provencale	0.
	syl	Pro+ven+*,cale
	pron	<2provon1sa:l>, French <prcv?~a1sal>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of dishes
	def	prepared with garlic, oil, and often tomatoes.
Provence	0.
	syl	Pro+vence
	pron	French <prc1v*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of SE France, on the Mediterranean, and the River Rhone: forms an administrative region with {C*^ote d'Azur}.
provender	ety	C14: from Old French provendre, from Late Latin praebenda grant, from Latin praeb*_ere to proffer; influenced also by Latin pr*_ovid*_ere to look after
provender	1.
	syl	prov+en+der
	pron	<1provind*>
	pos	n.
	def	any dry feed or fodder for domestic livestock.
provender	2.
	syl	prov+en+der
	pron	<1provind*>
	pos	n.
	def	food in general.
proventriculus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin #7pro -%1#7+ ventriculus little belly, from venter belly
proventriculi	infl
	head	proventriculus
	syl	pro+ven+tric:u+li
	pron	<-1trikju2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proventriculus	1.
	syl	pro+ven+tric:u+lus
	pron	<2pr*uven1trikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the first part of the stomach of birds, the gizzard.
proventriculus	2.
	syl	pro+ven+tric:u+lus
	pron	<2pr*uven1trikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick muscular stomach of crustaceans and insects; gizzard.
proventricular	sub
	head	proventriculus
	syl	pro+ven+1tric:u+lar
	pos	adj.
proverb	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin pr*_overbium, from verbum word
proverb	1.
	syl	prov+erb
	pron	<1provR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a short, memorable, and often highly condensed saying embodying, esp. with bold imagery, some commonplace fact of experience.
proverb	2.
	syl	prov+erb
	pron	<1provR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing exemp?!lary in respect of a characteristic.
	exam	1	Antarctica is a proverb for extreme cold.
proverb	3.
	syl	prov+erb
	pron	<1provR:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a wise saying or admonition providing guidance. {~}
proverb	4.
	syl	prov+erb
	pron	<1provR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	to utter or describe (something) in the form of a proverb.
proverb	5.
	syl	prov+erb
	pron	<1provR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	to make (something) a proverb.
proverbial	1.
	syl	pro+ver+bi:al
	pron	<pr*1vR:bi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	commonly or traditionally referred to, esp. as being an example of some peculiarity, characteristic, etc.
proverbial	2.
	syl	pro+ver+bi:al
	pron	<pr*1vR:bi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, connected with, embodied in, or resembling a proverb.
proverbially	sub
	head	proverbial
	syl	pro+1ver+bi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Proverbs	0.
	syl	Prov+erbs
	pron	<1provR:bz>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the Old Testament consisting of the proverbs of various Israelite sages including Solomon.
provide	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_ovid*_ere to provide for, from pr*_o- beforehand+ vid*_ere to see
provide	1.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put at the disposal of; furnish or supply.
provide	2.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to afford; yield.
	exam	1	this meeting provides an opportunity to talk.
provide	3.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or against
	def	to take careful precautions (over).
	exam	1	he provided against financial ruin by wise investment.
provide	4.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to supply means of support (to), esp. financially.
	exam	1	he provides for his family.
provide	5.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in statutes, documents, etc.
	def	to determine (what is to happen in certain contingencies), esp. by including a proviso condition.
provide	6.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to confer and induct into ecclesiastical offices.
provide	7.
	syl	pro+vide
	pron	<pr*1vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to have or get in store.
	exam	1	in summer many animals provide their winter food.
provider	sub
	head	provide
	syl	pro+1vid+er
	pos	n.
providence	1.a.
	syl	prov:i+dence
	pron	<1provid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	God's foreseeing protection and care of his creatures.
providence	1.b.
	syl	prov:i+dence
	pron	<1provid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	such protection and care as manifest by some other force.
providence	2.
	syl	prov:i+dence
	pron	<1provid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a manifestation of such care and guidance.
providence	3.
	syl	prov:i+dence
	pron	<1provid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the foresight or care exercised by a person in the management of his affairs or resources.
Providence	H1.0.
	syl	Prov:i:dence
	pron	<1provid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	God, esp. as showing foreseeing care and protection of his creatures.
Providence	H2.0.
	syl	Prov:i+dence
	pron	<1provid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Rhode Island, capital of the state, at the head of Narragansett Bay: founded by Roger Williams in 1636. Pop.: 169931 (1973 est.).
provident	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_ovidens foreseeing, from pr*_ovid*_ere to #7provide 
provident	1.
	syl	prov:i+dent
	pron	<1provid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	providing for future needs.
provident	2.
	syl	prov:i+dent
	pron	<1provid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exercising foresight in the management of one's affairs or resources.
provident	3.
	syl	prov:i+dent
	pron	<1provid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from foresight.
providently	sub
	head	provident
	syl	prov:i+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
provident club	0.
	syl	prov:i+dent club
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hire-purchase system offered by some large retail organizations.
providential	0.
	syl	prov:i+den+tial
	pron	<2provi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characteristic of, or presumed to proceed from or as if from divine providence.
providentially	sub
	head	providential
	syl	prov:i+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
provident society	0.
	syl	prov:i+dent so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {friendly society}.
provided	alt
	head	providing
	or	providing
	syl	pro+vid+ed
	pos	conj.
providing	0.
	or	provided
	syl	pro+vid+ing
	pron	<pr*1vIdiG>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; sometimes foll. by that
	def	on the condition or understanding (that).
	exam	1	I'll play, providing you pay me.
province	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin pr*_ovincia conquered territory
province	1.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory governed as a unit of a country or empire.
province	2.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	def	a district, territory, or region.
province	3.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl; usually preceded by the
	def	those parts of a country lying outside the capital and other large cities and regarded as outside the mainstream of sophisticated culture.
province	4.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a subdivision of a region, characterized by a particular fauna and flora.
province	5.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or branch of learning, activity, etc.
province	6.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	def	the field or extent of a person's activities or office.
province	7.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	an ecclesiastical territory, usually consisting of several dioceses, and having an archbishop or metropolitan at its head.
province	8.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	def	a major administrative and territorial subdivision of a religious order.
province	9.
	syl	prov+ince
	pron	<1provins>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a region of the Roman Empire outside Italy ruled by a governor from Rome.
Provincetown	0.
	syl	Prov:ince+town
	pron	<1provins2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SE Massachusetts, at the tip of Cape Cod: scene of the first landing place of the Pilgrims (1620) and of the signing of the Mayflower Compact (1620). Pop.: 2911 (1971).
provincial	1.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or connected with a prov?!ince.
provincial	2.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or connected with the provinces; local.
provincial	3.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having attitudes and opinions supposedly common to people living in the provinces; rustic or unsophisticated; limited.
provincial	4.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person lacking the sophistications of city life; rustic or narrow-minded individual.
provincial	5.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person coming from or resident in a province or the provinces.
provincial	6.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of an ecclesiastical province.
provincial	7.
	syl	pro+vin+cial
	pron	<pr*1vinS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a major territorial subdivision of a religious order.
provinciality	sub
	head	provincial
	syl	pro+vin+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<pr*2vinSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
provincially	sub
	head	provincial
	syl	pro+1vin+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
provincialism	1.
	syl	pro+vin+cial+ism
	pron	<pr*1vinS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	narrowness of mind or outlook; lack of sophistication.
provincialism	2.
	syl	pro+vin+cial+ism
	pron	<pr*1vinS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or attitude characteristic of a provincial.
provincialism	3.
	syl	pro+vin+cial+ism
	pron	<pr*1vinS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	attention to the affairs of one's province rather than the whole nation.
provincialism	4.
	syl	pro+vin+cial+ism
	pron	<pr*1vinS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being provincial. {~} Also called: {localism}.
proving ground	0.
	syl	prov+ing ground
	pos	n.
	def	a place or situation in which something new, such as equipment or a theory, can be tested.
provision	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_ov*_isi*_o a providing; see #7provide 
provision	1.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of supplying or providing food, etc.
provision	2.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is supplied or provided.
provision	3.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	preparations made beforehand (esp. in the phrase {make provision for}) .
provision	4.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	food and other necessities, esp. for an expedition.
provision	5.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	food obtained for a household.
provision	6.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a demand, condition, or stipulation formally incorporated in a document; proviso.
provision	7.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conferring of and induction into ecclesiastical offices.
provision	8.
	syl	pro+vi+sion
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with provisions.
provisioner	sub
	head	provision
	syl	pro+1vi+sion+er
	pos	n.
provisionary	alt
	head	provisional
	or	provisional
	syl	pro+vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<pr*1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
provisional	1.
	or	provisionary
	syl	pro+vi+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1viZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to later alteration; temporary or conditional.
	exam	1	a provisional decision.
provisional	2.
	or	provisionary
	syl	pro+vi+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1viZ*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a postage stamp surcharged during an emergency to alter the stamp's denomination or significance until a new or regular issue is printed.
provisionally	sub
	head	provisional
	syl	pro+1vi+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Provisional	1.
	syl	Pro+vi+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1viZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, designating, or relating to one of the two factions of the IRA and Sinn Fein that have existed since a split in late 1969. The Provisional movement follows the traditional policy of terrorism to achieve Irish unity.
Provisional	2.
	syl	Pro+vi+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1viZ*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Provo}. a member of the Provisional IRA or Sinn Fein.
Provisional	xref
	syl	Pro+vi+sion+al
	pron	<pr*1viZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {Official}.
proviso	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin phrase pr*_ov*_is*_o quod it being provided that, from Latin pr*_ov*_isus provided
provisos	infl
	head	proviso
	or	provisoes
	syl	pro+vi+sos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
provisoes	infl
	head	proviso
	or	provisos
	syl	pro+vi+soes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proviso	1.
	syl	pro+vi+so
	pron	<pr*1vIz*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a clause in a document or contract that embodies a condition or stipu?!lation.
proviso	2.
	syl	pro+vi+so
	pron	<pr*1vIz*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition or stipulation.
provisory	1.
	syl	pro+vi+so:ry
	pron	<pr*1vIz*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing a proviso; conditional.
provisory	2.
	syl	pro+vi+so:ry
	pron	<pr*1vIz*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {provisional}.
provisorily	sub
	head	provisory
	syl	pro+1vi+so+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
provitamin	0.
	syl	pro+vit:a+min
	pron	<pr*u1vit*min>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as carotene, that is converted into a vitamin in animal tissues.
Provos	infl
	head	Provo
	syl	Pro+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Provo	0.
	syl	Pro+vo
	pron	<1pr*uv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Provisional}.
provocation	1.
	syl	prov:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2prov*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of provoking or inciting.
provocation	2.
	syl	prov:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2prov*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes indignation, anger, etc.
provocation	3.
	syl	prov:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2prov*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	English criminal law.
	def	words or conduct that incite a person to attack another with fatal results.
provocative	0.
	syl	pro+voc:a+tive
	pron	<pr*1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as a stimulus or incitement, esp. to anger or sexual desire; provoking.
	exam	1	a provocative woman;
	exam	2	a provocative remark.
provocatively	sub
	head	provocative
	syl	pro+1voc:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
provocativeness	sub
	head	provocative
	syl	pro+1voc:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
provoke	ety	C15: from Latin pr*_ovoc*_are to call forth, from voc*_are to call
provoke	1.
	syl	pro+voke
	pron	<pr*1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anger or infuriate.
provoke	2.
	syl	pro+voke
	pron	<pr*1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to act or behave in a certain manner; incite or stimulate.
provoke	3.
	syl	pro+voke
	pron	<pr*1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to promote (certain feelings, esp. anger, indignation, etc.) in a person.
provoke	4.
	syl	pro+voke
	pron	<pr*1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to summon.
provokingly	sub
	head	provoke
	syl	pro+1vok+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
provolone	ety	Italian, from provola, apparently from Medieval Latin probula cheese made from buffalo milk
provolone	0.
	syl	pro+vo+lo+ne
	pron	<2pr*uv*1l*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a mellow, pale yellow, soft, and sometimes smoked cheese, made of cow's milk: usually moulded in the shape of a pear.
provost	ety	Old English profost, from Medieval Latin pr*_opositus placed at the head (of), from Latin praep*_onere to place first, from prae- before+ p*_onere to put
provost	1.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	def	an appointed person who superintends or presides.
provost	2.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of certain university colleges or schools.
provost	3.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal magistrate of a Scottish burgh.
provost	4.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	the senior dignitary of one of the more recent cathedral foundations.
provost	5.a.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a cathedral chapter in England and some other countries.
provost	5.b.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the member of a monastic community second in authority under the abbot.
provost	6.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval times
	def	an overseer, steward, or bailiff in a manor.
provost	7.
	syl	prov+ost
	pron	<1prov*st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a prison warder.
provost court	0.
	syl	pro+vost court
	pron	<pr*1v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a military court for trying people charged with minor offences in an occupied area.
provost guard	0.
	syl	pro+vost guard
	pron	<pr*1v*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S.
	def	a detachment under command of the provost marshal.
provost marshal	0.
	syl	pro+vost mar+shal
	pron	<pr*1v*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the officer in charge of military police and thus responsible for military discipline in a large camp, area, or city.
prow	ety	C16: from Old French proue, from Latin prora, from Greek pr*_ora; related to Latin pro in front
prow	0.
	syl	prow
	pron	<prau>
	pos	n.
	def	the bow of a vessel.
prowess	ety	C13: from Old French proesce, from prou good; see #7proud 
prowess	1.
	syl	prow+ess
	pron	<1prauis>
	pos	n.
	def	outstanding or superior skill or ability.
prowess	2.
	syl	prow+ess
	pron	<1prauis>
	pos	n.
	def	bravery or fearlessness, esp. in battle.
prowl	ety	C14 prollen, of unknown origin &- #!prowl+er n.
prowl	1.
	syl	prowl
	pron	<praul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by around or about
	def	to move stealthily around (a place) as if in search of prey or plunder.
prowl	2.
	syl	prowl
	pron	<praul>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prowling.
prowl	3.a.
	syl	prowl
	pron	<praul>
	pos	n.
	def	moving around stealthily.
prowl	3.b.
	syl	prowl
	pron	<praul>
	pos	n.
	def	zealously pursuing members of the opposite sex.
prox	0.
	syl	prox.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	proximo (next month).
Proxima	0.
	syl	Prox:i+ma
	pron	<1proksim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flare star in the constellation Centaurus that is the nearest star to the sun. It is a red dwarf of very low magnitude. Distance: 4.3 light years. Also called: {Proxima Centauri}. See also {Rigil Kent}.
proximal	1.
	syl	prox:i+mal
	pron	<1proksim*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated close to the centre, median line, or point of attachment or origin. Compare {distal}.
proximal	2.
	syl	prox:i+mal
	pron	<1proksim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {proximate}.
proximally	sub
	head	proximal
	syl	prox:i+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
proximate	ety	C16: from Late Latin proxim*_are to draw near, from Latin proximus next, from prope near
proximal	alt
	head	proximate
	or	proximate
	syl	prox:i+mal
	pos	adj.
proximate	1.
	or	proximal
	syl	prox:i+mate
	pron	<1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	next or nearest in space or time.
proximate	2.
	or	proximal
	syl	prox:i+mate
	pron	<1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	very near; close.
proximate	3.
	or	proximal
	syl	prox:i+mate
	pron	<1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	immediately preceding or following in a series.
proximate	4.
	or	proximal
	syl	prox:i+mate
	pron	<1proksimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {approximate}.
proximately	sub
	head	proximate
	syl	prox:i+mate+ly
	pos	adv.
proximateness	sub
	head	proximate
	syl	prox:i+mate+ness
	pos	n.
proximation	sub
	head	proximate
	syl	prox:i+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
proximity	ety	C15: from Latin proximit*_as closeness; see #7proximate 
proximity	1.
	syl	prox+im+i:ty
	pron	<prok1simiti>
	pos	n.
	def	nearness in space or time.
proximity	2.
	syl	prox+im+i:ty
	pron	<prok1simiti>
	pos	n.
	def	nearness or closeness in a series.
proximity fuse	0.
	syl	prox+im+i:ty fuse
	pos	n.
	def	an electronically triggered device de?!signed to detonate an explosive charge in a missile, etc., at a predetermined distance from the target.
proximo	ety	C19: from Latin: in or on the next, from proximus next
proximo	0.
	syl	prox:i+mo
	pron	<1proksim*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Now rare except when abbrevi?!ated in formal correspondence.
	def	in or during the next or coming month.
	exam	1	a letter of the seventh proximo.
proxy	ety	C15 prokesye, contraction of procuracy, from Latin pr*_oc*_ur*_ati*_o procuration; see #7procure 
proxies	infl
	head	proxy
	syl	prox:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
proxy	1.
	syl	prox:y
	pron	<1proksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person authorized to act on behalf of someone else; agent.
	exam	1	to vote by proxy.
proxy	2.
	syl	prox:y
	pron	<1proksi>
	pos	n.
	def	the authority, esp. in the form of a document, given to a person to act on behalf of someone else.
prs	0.
	syl	prs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pairs.
prude	ety	C18: from French, from prudefemme, from Old French prode femme respectable woman; see #7proud  &- #!prud+ish adj. &- #!prud+ish+ly adv. &- #!prud+ish+ness or #!prud+er@.y n.
prude	0.
	syl	prude
	pron	<pru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who affects or shows an excessively modest, prim, or proper attitude, esp. regarding sex.
prudence	1.
	syl	pru+dence
	pron	<1pru:d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	caution in practical affairs; discretion or circumspection.
prudence	2.
	syl	pru+dence
	pron	<1pru:d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	care taken in the management of one's resources.
prudence	3.
	syl	pru+dence
	pron	<1pru:d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	consideration for one's own interests.
prudence	4.
	syl	pru+dence
	pron	<1pru:d*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being prudent.
prudent	ety	C14: from Latin pr*_ud*_ens farsighted, contraction of pr*_ovidens acting with foresight; see #7provident 
prudent	1.
	syl	pru+dent
	pron	<1pru:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect.
prudent	2.
	syl	pru+dent
	pron	<1pru:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	practical and careful in providing for the future.
prudent	3.
	syl	pru+dent
	pron	<1pru:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exercising good judgment or common sense.
prudently	sub
	head	prudent
	syl	pru+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
prudentness	sub
	head	prudent
	syl	pru+dent+ness
	pos	n.
prudential	1.
	syl	pru+den+tial
	pron	<pru:1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resulting from prudence.
prudential	2.
	syl	pru+den+tial
	pron	<pru:1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	exercising prudence or sound judgment.
prudentially	sub
	head	prudential
	syl	pru+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
Aurelius Clemens	infl
	head	Prudentius
	syl	Au:re:li:us Clem:ens
	pron	<c:1rEli*s> <1klemenz>
	pos	n.
Prudentius	0.
	syl	Pru:den:tius
	pron	<pru:1denS*s>
	pos	n.
	def	348-410 #7a.d., Latin Christian poet, born in Spain. His works include the allegory
Pierre Paul	infl
	head	Prud'hon
	syl	Pierre Paul
	pron	<pje:r> <1pcl>
	pos	n.
Prud'hon	0.
	syl	Pru:d'hon
	pron	French <pry1d?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1758-1823, French painter, noted for the romantic and mysterious aura of his portraits.
pruinose	ety	C19: from Latin pru*_in*_osus frost-covered, from pru*_ina hoarfrost
pruinose	0.
	syl	pru:i+nose
	pron	<1pru:i2n*us>, <-2n*uz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	coated with a powdery or waxy bloom.
prune	ety	C14: from Old French prune, from Latin pr*_unum plum, from Greek prounon 
prune	H1.1.
	syl	prune
	pron	<pru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a purplish-black partially dried fruit of any of several varieties of plum tree.
prune	H1.2.
	syl	prune
	pron	<pru:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a dull, uninteresting, or foolish person.
prune	ety	C15: from Old French proignier to clip, probably from provigner to prune vines, from provain layer (of a plant,) from Latin prop*_ago a cutting
prune	H2.1.
	syl	prune
	pron	<pru:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (dead or superfluous twigs, branches, etc.) from (a tree, shrub, etc.), esp. by cutting off.
prune	H2.2.
	syl	prune
	pron	<pru:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (anything undesirable or superfluous) from (a book, etc.).
prunable	sub
	head	prune
	syl	prun+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pruner	sub
	head	prune
	syl	prun+er
	pos	n.
prune	H3.0.
	syl	prune
	pron	<pru:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {preen}.
prunella	ety	C17: perhaps from #7prunelle, with reference to the colour of the cloth
prunelle	infl
	head	prunella
	or	prunello
	syl	pru+nelle
	pron	<pru:1nel>
	pos	n.
prunello	infl
	head	prunella
	or	prunelle
	syl	pru+nel+lo
	pron	<pru:1nel*u>
	pos	n.
prunella	0.
	syl	pru+nel+la
	pron	<pru:1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fabric, esp. a twill-weave worsted, used for gowns and the uppers of some shoes.
prunelle	ety	C18: from French: a little plum, from prune #7prune %1
prunelle	0.
	syl	pru+nelle
	pron	<pru:1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a green French liqueur made from sloes.
pruning hook	0.
	syl	prun+ing hook
	pos	n.
	def	a tool with a curved steel blade terminating in a hook, used for pruning.
prurient	ety	C17: from Latin pr*_ur*_ire to lust after
prurient	1.
	syl	pru+ri+ent
	pron	<1pru*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually or morbidly interested in sexual thoughts or practices.
prurient	2.
	syl	pru+ri+ent
	pron	<1pru*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting or encouraging lustfulness; erotic.
prurience	sub
	head	prurient
	syl	pru+ri+ence
	pos	n.
pruriently	sub
	head	prurient
	syl	pru+ri+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
prurigo	ety	C19: from Latin: an itch &- pru+ri+gi+nous (pr$u$$#!r$Id#f$In$$s) adj.
prurigo	0.
	syl	pru+ri+go
	pron	<pru*1rIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic inflammatory disease of the skin characterized by the formation of papules and intense itching.
pruritus	ety	C17: from Latin: an itching; see #7prurient 
pruritus	1.
	syl	pru+ri+tus
	pron	<pru*1rIt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any intense sensation of itching.
pruritus	2.
	syl	pru+ri+tus
	pron	<pru*1rIt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any of various conditions characterized by intense itching.
pruritic	sub
	head	pruritus
	syl	pru+rit+ic
	pron	<pru*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
Prus	0.
	syl	Prus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Prussia(n).
Prussia	0.
	syl	Prus+sia
	pron	<1pr^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former German state in N and central Germany, extending from France and the Low Countries to the Baltic Sea and Poland: developed as the chief military power of the Continent, leading the North German Confederation from 1867-71, when the German Empire was established; dissolved in 1947 and divided between East and West Germany, Poland, and the Soviet Union. Area: (in 1939) 294081 sq. km (113545 sq. miles). German name: {Preussen}.
Prussian	1.
	syl	Prus+sian
	pron	<1pr^S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Prussia or its people, esp. of the Junkers and their formal military tradition.
Prussian	2.
	syl	Prus+sian
	pron	<1pr^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a German native or inhabitant of Prussia.
Prussian	3.
	syl	Prus+sian
	pron	<1pr^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Baltic people formerly inhabiting the coastal area of the SE Baltic.
Prussian	4.
	syl	Prus+sian
	pron	<1pr^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Old Prussian}.
Prussian blue	1.
	syl	Prus+sian blue
	pos	n.
	def	a dark blue insoluble crystalline compound of iron, ferric ferrocyanide, used as a pigment in paints and fabric printing. Formula: Fe\4[Fe(CN)\6]\3.
Prussian blue	2.a.
	syl	Prus+sian blue
	pos	n.
	def	the blue or deep greenish-blue colour of this pigment.
Prussian blue	2.b.
	syl	Prus+sian blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Prussian-blue carpet.
Prussianism	0.
	syl	Prus+sian+ism
	pron	<1pr^S*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ethos of the Prussian state and aristocracy, esp. militarism and stern discipline.
Prussianise	alt
	head	Prussianize
	or	Prussianize
	syl	Prus+sian+ise
	pron	<1pr^S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Prussianize	0.
	or	Prussianise
	syl	Prus+sian+ize
	pron	<1pr^S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make Prussian in character, esp. with respect to military matters.
Prussianization	sub
	head	Prussianize
	or	Prussianisation
	syl	Prus+sian:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Prussianisation	sub
	head	Prussianize
	or	Prussianization
	syl	Prus+sian:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
prussiate	0.
	syl	prus+si+ate
	pron	<1pr^Siit>
	pos	n.
	def	any cyanide, ferrocyanide, or ferricyanide.
prussic acid	ety	C18: from French acide prussique Prussian acid, so called because obtained from Prussian blue
prussic acid	0.
	syl	prus+sic ac:id
	pron	<1pr^sik>
	pos	n.
	def	the weakly acidic extremely poisonous aqueous solution of hydrogen cyanide.
Prut	0.
	syl	Prut
	qual	Russian
	def	prut) a river in E Europe, rising in the SW Ukrainian SSR and flowing generally southeast, forming part of the border between Rumania and the Soviet Union, to join the River Danube. Length: 853 km (530 miles).
pry	ety	C14: of unknown origin
pries	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pries
	pos	vb.
prying	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pry+ing
	pos	vb.
pried	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pried.
	pos	vb.
pry	H1.1.
	syl	pry
	pron	<prI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to make an impertinent or uninvited inquiry (about a private matter, topic, etc.).
pries	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pry	H1.2.
	syl	pry
	pron	<prI>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of prying.
pry	H1.3.
	syl	pry
	pron	<prI>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pries.
pry	ety	C14: of unknown origin
pries	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pries
	pos	vb.
prying	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pry+ing
	pos	vb.
pried	infl
	head	pry
	syl	pried.
	pos	vb.
pry	H2.0.
	syl	pry
	pron	<prI>
	pos	vb.
	def	the U.S. word for {prise}.
pryer	0.
	syl	pry+er
	pron	<1prI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {prier}.
William	infl
	head	Prynne
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Prynne	0.
	syl	Prynne
	pron	<prin>
	pos	n.
	def	1600-69, English Puritan leader and pamphleteer, whose ears were cut off in punishment for his attacks on Laud.
prytaneum	ety	Latin, from Greek prutaneion, from prutanis, prutaneus 
prytanea	infl
	head	prytaneum
	syl	pryt:a+ne:a
	pron	<-1nE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
prytaneum	0.
	syl	pryt:a+ne:um
	pron	<2prit*1nE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the public hall of a city in ancient Greece.
Przemy'sl	0.
	syl	Prze+my*'sl
	pron	Polish <1pSemiCl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Poland, near the border with the Soviet Union on the San River: a fortress in the early Middle Ages; belonged to Austria (1722-1918). Pop.: 54800 (1972 est.).
Przewalski's horse	ety	C19: named after the Russian explorer Nikolai Mikhailovich Przewalski (1839-1888), who discovered it
Przewalski's horse	0.
	syl	Prze+wal+ski's horse
	pron	<2pR:Z*1v@lskiz>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare wild horse, of W Mongolia, having an erect mane and no forelock.
PS	1.
	syl	P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Passenger Steamer.
PS	2.
	syl	P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	phrase structure.
PS	3.
	syl	P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Police Sergeant.
PS	4.
	syl	P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {p.s}. postscript.
PS	5.
	syl	P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	private secretary.
PS	6.
	syl	P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	prompt side.
ps	0.
	syl	ps.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pieces.
Psa	alt
	head	Ps
	or	Ps
	syl	Psa.
Ps	0.
	or	Psa
	syl	Ps.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Psalm.
psalm	ety	Old English, from Late Latin psalmus, from Greek psalmos song accompanied on the harp, from psallein to play (the harp)
psalm	1.
	syl	psalm
	pron	<sa:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any of the 150 sacred songs, lyric poems, and prayers that together constitute a book (Psalms) of the Old Testament.
psalm	2.
	syl	psalm
	pron	<sa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of one of these poems.
psalm	3.
	syl	psalm
	pron	<sa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any sacred song or hymn.
psalmic	sub
	head	psalm
	syl	psalm+ic
	pos	adj.
psalmist	0.
	syl	psalm+ist
	pron	<1sa:mist>
	pos	n.
	def	the composer of a psalm or psalms, esp. (when and preceded by David, traditionally regarded as the author of the Book of Psalms.
psalmodies	infl
	head	psalmody
	syl	psalm:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psalmody	1.
	syl	psalm:o+dy
	pron	<1sa:m*di>, <1s@l->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of singing psalms or hymns.
psalmody	2.
	syl	psalm:o+dy
	pron	<1sa:m*di>, <1s@l->
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of the setting to music or singing of psalms.
psalmodist	sub
	head	psalmody
	syl	psalm:o+dist
	pos	n.
psalmodic	sub
	head	psalmody
	syl	psalm+od+ic
	pron	<sa:1modik>, <s@l->
	pos	adj.
Psalms	0.
	syl	Psalms
	pron	<sa:mz>
	pos	n.
	def	the collection of 150 psalms in the Old Testament, the full title of which is {The Book of Psalms}.
Psalter	ety	Old English psaltere, from Late Latin psalt*_erium, from Greek psalt*_erion stringed instrument, from psallein to play a stringed instrument
Psalter	1.
	syl	Psal+ter
	pron	<1sc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Psalms}, esp. in the version in the Book of Common Prayer.
Psalter	2.
	syl	Psal+ter
	pron	<1sc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a translation, musical, or metrical version of the Psalms.
Psalter	3.
	syl	Psal+ter
	pron	<1sc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a devotional or liturgical book containing a version of Psalms, often with a musical setting.
psalterium	ety	C19: from Latin psalt*_erium #7psalter ; from the similarity of its folds to the pages of a book
psalteria	infl
	head	psalterium
	syl	psal+ter:i:a
	pron	<-1ti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psalterium	0.
	syl	psal+ter+i:um
	pron	<sc:l1ti*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the third compartment of the stomach of ruminants, between the reticu?!lum and abomasum. Also called: {omasum}.
psalteries	infl
	head	psaltery
	syl	psal+ter:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psaltery	0.
	syl	psal+ter:y
	pron	<1sc:lt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an ancient stringed instrument similar to the lyre, but having a trapezoidal sound?!ing board over which the strings are stretched.
psammite	ety	C19: from Greek psammos sand
psammite	0.
	syl	psam+mite
	pron	<1s@mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {sandstone}.
psammitic	sub
	head	psammite
	syl	psam+mit+ic
	pron	<s@1mitik>
	pos	adj.
p's and q's	ety	perhaps alluding to a child's difficulty in distinguishing these letters when learning to write
p's and q's	0.
	syl	p's and q's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	behaviour within social conventions; manners (esp. in the phrase {to mind one's p's and q's}) .
psephite	ety	C19: via French from Greek ps*_ephos a pebble
psephite	0.
	syl	pse+phite
	pron	<1sEfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any rock, such as a breccia, that consists of large fragments embedded in a finer matrix.
psephitic	sub
	head	psephite
	syl	pse+phit+ic
	pron	<sE1fit?!ik>
	pos	adj.
psephology	ety	C20: from Greek psephos pebble, vote+-#7logy, from the ancient Greeks' custom of voting with pebbles
psephology	0.
	syl	pse+phol+o:gy
	pron	<se1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the statistical and sociological study of elections.
psephological	sub
	head	psephology
	syl	pseph:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sef*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
psephologically	sub
	head	psephology
	syl	pseph:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psephologist	sub
	head	psephology
	syl	pse+1phol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pseud	1.
	syl	pseud
	pron	<sju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a false, artificial, or pretentious person.
pseud	2.
	syl	pseud
	pron	<sju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {pseudo}.
pseud	0.
	syl	pseud.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pseudonym.
pseudaxis	0.
	syl	pseud+ax:is
	pron	<sju:1d@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {sympodium. |&950|}
Pseudepigrapha	ety	C17: from Greek pseud?!epigraphos falsely entitled, from #7pseudo -#7+ epigraphein to inscribe
Pseudepigrapha	0.
	syl	Pseud+e:pig+ra+pha
	pron	<2sju:di1pigr*f*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	various Jewish writings from the first century #7b.c. to the first century #7a.d. that claim to have been divinely revealed but which have been excluded from the Greek canon of the Old Testament. Also called (R.C. Church): {Apocrypha}.
Pseudepigraphic	sub
	head	Pseudepigrapha
	syl	Pseud+ep:i+graph+ic
	pron	<2sju:depi1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
Pseudepigraphical	sub
	head	Pseudepigrapha
	or	Pseudepigraphous
	syl	Pseud+ep:i+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Pseudepigraphous	sub
	head	Pseudepigrapha
	or	Pseudepigraphical
	syl	Pseud+e:1pig+ra+phous
	pos	adj.
pseudo	0.
	syl	pseu+do
	pron	<1sju:d*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not genuine; pretended.
pseudo-	ety	from Greek pseud*_es false, from pseudein to lie
pseudo-	1.
	syl	pseu:do-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	false, pretending, or inauthentic.
	exam	1	pseudo-intellectual.
pseudo-	2.
	syl	pseu:do-
	usage	sometimes before a vowel
	def	having a close resemblance to.
	exam	1	pseudopodium.
pseudocarp	0.
	syl	pseu:do+carp
	pron	<1sju:d*u2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit, such as the strawberry and apple, that includes parts other than the ripened ovary. Also called: {false fruit, accessory fruit}.
pseudocarpous	sub
	head	pseudocarp
	syl	pseu:do+1car+pous
	pos	adj.
pseudohermaphroditism	0.
	syl	pseu:do+her+maph+ro+dit+ism
	pron	<2sju:d*uhR:1m@fr*dI2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the congenital condition of having the organs of reproduction of one sex and the external genitalia, usually mal?!formed, of the opposite sex. Compare {hermaphroditism}.
pseudo-intransitive	0.
	syl	pseu:do-in:tran+si+tive
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an occurrence of a normally transitive verb in which a direct object is not explicit?!ly stated or forms the subject of the sentence, as in or
pseudomorph	0.
	syl	pseu:do+morph
	pron	<1sju:d*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral that has an uncharacteristic crystalline form as a result of assuming the shape of another mineral that it has replaced.
pseudomorphic	sub
	head	pseudomorph
	or	pseudomorphous
	syl	pseu:do+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
pseudomorphous	sub
	head	pseudomorph
	or	pseudomorphic
	syl	pseu:do+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
pseudomorphism	sub
	head	pseudomorph
	syl	pseu:do+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
pseudomutualities	infl
	head	pseudomutuality
	syl	pseu:do+mu+tu+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pseudomutuality	0.
	syl	pseu:do+mu+tu+al+i:ty
	pron	<2sju:d*u2mju:tju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a relationship between two persons in which conflict of views or opinions is solved by simply ignoring it.
pseudonym	ety	C19: via French from Greek pseud*_onumon 
pseudonym	0.
	syl	pseu:do+nym
	pron	<1sju:d*2nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a fictitious name adopted, esp. by an author.
pseudonymity	sub
	head	pseudonym
	syl	pseu:do+1nym+i:ty
	pos	n.
pseudonymous	1.
	syl	pseu+don:y+mous
	pron	<sju:1donim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or using a false or assumed name.
pseudonymous	2.
	syl	pseu+don:y+mous
	pron	<sju:1donim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	writing or having been written under a pseudonym.
pseudonymously	sub
	head	pseudonymous
	syl	pseu+1don:y+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
pseudopodia	infl
	head	pseudopodium
	syl	pseu:do+po+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pseudopodium	0.
	syl	pseu:do+po+di:um
	pron	<2sju:d*u1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary projection from the cell of a protozoan, leucocyte, etc., used for feeding and locomotion.
psf	alt
	or	psf
	syl	p.s.f.
psf	0.
	or	psf
	syl	psf
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pounds per square foot.
pshaw	0.
	syl	pshaw
	pron	<pSc:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Becoming rare.
	def	an exclamation of disgust, impatience, disbelief, etc.
psi	alt
	or	psi
	syl	p.s.i.
psi	0.
	or	psi
	syl	psi
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pounds per square inch.
psi	0.
	syl	psi
	pron	<psI>
	pos	n.
	def	the 23rd letter of the Greek alphabet (#GU, #Gu), a composite consonant, transliterated as
psia	0.
	syl	psia
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pounds per square inch, absolute.
psid	0.
	syl	psid
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pounds per square inch, differential.
psig	0.
	syl	psig
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pounds per square inch, gauge.
psilocybin	ety	C20: from New Latin Psilocybe (from Greek psilos bare+ kub*_e head) + -#7in 
psilocybin	0.
	syl	psil:o+cy+bin
	pron	<2sil*1sIbin>, <2sIl*->
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline phosphate ester that is the active principle of the hallucinogenic fungus Formula: C\1\2H\1\7N\2O\4P.
psilomelane	ety	C19: from Greek psilos bare+ melas black
psilomelane	0.
	syl	psi+lom+e:lane
	pron	<si1lomi2lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a common black to grey sec?!ondary mineral consisting of hydrated basic oxide of manganese and barium: a source of manganese. Formula: BaMn\9O\1\6(OH)\4.
psi particle	0.
	syl	psi par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a type of elementary particle thought to be formed from charmed quarks. See {charm} (sense 7).
psittacine	ety	C19: from Late Latin psittac*_inus, from Latin psittacus a parrot
psittacine	0.
	syl	psit+ta+cine
	pron	<1sit*2sIn>, <-sin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a parrot.
psittacosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin psittacus a parrot, from Greek psittakos; see -#7osis 
psittacosis	0.
	syl	psit+ta+co+sis
	pron	<2sit*1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a viral disease of parrots and other birds that can be transmitted to man, in whom it produces inflammation of the lungs and pneumonia. Also called: {parrot fever}.
Pskov	1.
	syl	Pskov
	pron	Russian <pskcf>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, on the Velikaya River: one of the oldest Russian cities, at its height in the 13th and 14th centuries. Pop.: 151000 (1975 est.).
Lake	2.
	head	Pskov
	syl	Lake.
	def	the S part of Lake Peipus in the W Soviet Union, linked to the main part by a channel 24 km (15 miles) long. Area: about 1000 sq. km (400 sq. miles).
psoas	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek psoai (pl.)
psoas	0.
	syl	pso+as
	pron	<1s*u*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two muscles of the loins that aid in flexing and rotating the thigh.
psoralea	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek ps*_oraleos mangy, from ps*_ora mange, an allusion to the glandular dots of the plant
psoralea	0.
	syl	pso+ra+le:a
	pron	<s*1rAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the tropical and sub?!tropical leguminous genus having curly leaves, white or purple flowers, and short one-seeded pods. See {breadroot}.
psoriasis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: itching disease, from ps*_ora itch
psoriasis	0.
	syl	pso+ri:a+sis
	pron	<s*1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin disease characterized by the formation of reddish spots and patches covered with silvery scales: tends to run in families.
psoriatic	sub
	head	psoriasis
	syl	pso+ri+at+ic
	pron	<2sc:ri1@tik>
	pos	adj.
PSS	infl
	or	pss
	syl	P.SS.
pss	infl
	head	PSS
	or	PSS
	syl	p.ss.
PSS	0.
	syl	PSS
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	postscripts.
psst	0.
	syl	psst
	pos	pst; interj.
	def	an exclamation of beckoning, esp. one made surreptitiously.
PST	0.
	syl	P.S.T.
	usage	abbrev. for in the U.S.
	def	Pacific Standard Time.
PSV	0.
	syl	P.S.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	public service vehicle.
psych	1.
	syl	psych.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	psychological.
psych	2.
	syl	psych.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	psychology.
psych	ety	C20: shortened from #7psychoanalyse 
psyche	alt
	head	psych
	or	psych
	syl	psyche
	pron	<sIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
psych	1.
	or	psyche
	syl	psych
	pron	<sIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to psycho?!analyse.
psych	2.a.
	or	psyche
	syl	psych
	pron	<sIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to guess correctly the inten?!tions of (another); outguess.
psych	2.b.
	or	psyche
	syl	psych
	pron	<sIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to analyse or solve (a problem, etc. psychologically.
psych	3.
	or	psyche
	syl	psych
	pron	<sIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to intimidate or frighten.
psych	4.
	or	psyche
	syl	psych
	pron	<sIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to prepare (oneself) for an action, performance, etc.
psychasthenia	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7psycho -#7+asthenia 
psychasthenia	0.
	syl	psy+chas+the:ni:a
	pron	<2sIk@s1TEni*>, <-Ti1nE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry, obsolete.
	def	any neurosis characterized by phobias, anxiety, or obsessions.
psychasthenic	sub
	head	psychasthenia
	syl	psy+chas+then+ic
	pron	<2sIk@s1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
psyche	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek psukh*_e breath, soul; related to Greek psukhein to breathe
psyche	0.
	syl	psy+che
	pron	<1sIki>
	pos	n.
	def	the human mind or soul.
Psyche	0.
	syl	Psy:che
	pron	<1sIki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a beautiful girl loved by Eros (Cupid), who became the personification of the soul.
psychedelia	0.
	syl	psy:che:del:i:a
	pron	<2sIk*1deli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	psychedelic objects, dress, music, etc.
psychedelic	ety	C20: from #7psyche+ Greek delos visible
psychodelic	alt
	head	psychedelic
	or	psychedelic
	syl	psy:cho+del+ic
	pron	<2sIki1delik>
	pos	adj.
psychedelic	1.
	or	psychodelic
	syl	psy:che:del+ic
	pron	<2sIki1delik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relat?!ing to or denoting new or altered perceptions or sensory experi?!ences, as through the use of hallucinogenic drugs.
psychedelic	2.
	or	psychodelic
	syl	psy:che:del+ic
	pron	<2sIki1delik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting any of the drugs, esp. LSD, that produce these effects.
psychedelic	3.
	or	psychodelic
	syl	psy:che:del+ic
	pron	<2sIki1delik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of painting, fabric design, etc.
	def	having the vivid colours and complex patterns popularly associated with the visual effects of psychedelic states.
psychedelically	sub
	head	psychedelic
	or	psychodelically
	syl	psy:che:1del:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychodelically	sub
	head	psychedelic
	or	psychedelically
	syl	psy:cho+1del:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychiatry	0.
	syl	psy+chi:a+try
	pron	<sI1kI*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.
psychiatric	sub
	head	psychiatry
	or	psychiatrical
	syl	psy+chi+at+ric
	pron	<2sIki1@trik>
	pos	adj.
psychiatrical	sub
	head	psychiatry
	or	psychiatric
	syl	psy+chi+1at+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
psychiatrically	sub
	head	psychiatry
	syl	psy+chi+1at+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychic	1.a.
	syl	psy+chic
	pron	<1sIkik>
	pos	adj.
	def	outside the possibilities defined by natural laws, as mental telepathy.
psychic	1.b.
	syl	psy+chic
	pron	<1sIkik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	sensitive to forces not recognized by natural laws.
psychic	2.
	syl	psy+chic
	pron	<1sIkik>
	pos	adj.
	def	mental as opposed to physical; psychogenic.
psychic	3.
	syl	psy+chic
	pron	<1sIkik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Bridge. of a bid
	def	based on less strength than would normally be required to make the bid.
psychic	4.
	syl	psy+chic
	pron	<1sIkik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is sensitive to parapsychological forces or influences.
psychical	sub
	head	psychic
	syl	psy+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
psychic determinism	0.
	syl	psy+chic de+ter+min+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the assumption, made esp. by Freud, that mental processes do not occur by chance but that a cause can always be found for them.
psychic energizer	0.
	syl	psy+chic en+er+giz+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {antidepressant}.
psychos	infl
	head	psycho
	syl	psy+chos
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
psycho	0.
	syl	psy+cho
	pron	<1sIk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {psychopath} or {psychopathic}.
psycho-	ety	from Greek psukh*_e spirit, breath
psychoacoustics	0.
	syl	psy:cho+a:cous+tics
	pron	<2sIk*u*1ku:stiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of the relationship between sounds and their physiological and psychological effects.
psychoactive	0.
	syl	psy:cho+ac+tive
	pron	<2sIk*u1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of drugs such as LSD, opium, and the barbiturates
	def	capable of affecting mental activity. Also: {psychotropic}.
psychoanal	0.
	syl	psychoanal.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	psychoanalysis.
psychoanalyze	alt
	head	psychoanalyse
	or	psychoanalyse
	syl	psy:cho+an:a+lyze
	pron	<2sIk*u1@n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
psychoanalyse	0.
	or	psychoanalyze
	syl	psy:cho+an:a+lyse
	pron	<2sIk*u1@n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine or treat (a person) by psychoanalysis. &- {@!psy@.cho+#!an@.a+lys+er} {@!psy@.cho+#!an@.a+@!lyz+er}
psychoanalysis	0.
	syl	psy:cho+a:nal:y+sis
	pron	<2sIk*u*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of studying the mind and treating mental and emotional disorders based on revealing and investigating the role of the unconscious mind. &- {psy@.cho+an@.a+lyst} (@!sa$Ik$$$u#!@an$$l$Ist)
psychoanalytic	sub
	head	psychoanalysis
	or	psychoanalytical
	syl	psy:cho+an:a+lyt+ic
	pron	<2sIk*u2@n*1litik>
	pos	adj.
psychoanalytical	sub
	head	psychoanalysis
	or	psychoanalytic
	syl	psy:cho+2an:a+1lyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
psychoanalytically	sub
	head	psychoanalysis
	syl	psy:cho+2an:a+1lyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychobiology	0.
	syl	psy:cho+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2sIk*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of mental illness and processes in relation to the genetics, physiology, and environment of the patient.
psychobiological	sub
	head	psychobiology
	syl	psy:cho+bi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u2bI*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
psychobiologically	sub
	head	psychobiology
	syl	psy:cho+bi:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychobiologist	sub
	head	psychobiology
	syl	psy:cho+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
psychochemical	1.
	syl	psy:cho+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u1kemikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chemical compounds whose primary effect is the alteration of the normal state of consciousness.
psychochemical	2.
	syl	psy:cho+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such chemical compounds.
psychodrama	0.
	syl	psy:cho+dra+ma
	pron	<1sIk*u2dra:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a form of group therapy in which individuals act out, before an audience, situations from their past.
psychodramatic	sub
	head	psychodrama
	syl	psy:cho+dra+mat+ic
	pron	<2sIk*udr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
psychodynamics	0.
	syl	psy:cho+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2sIk*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of mental processes and forces.
psychodynamic	sub
	head	psychodynamics
	syl	psy:cho+dy+1nam+ic
	pos	adj.
psychodynamically	sub
	head	psychodynamics
	syl	psy:cho+dy+1nam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychogenesis	0.
	syl	psy:cho+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2sIk*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of the origin and development of personality, human behaviour, and mental processes.
psychogenetic	sub
	head	psychogenesis
	syl	psy:cho+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2sIk*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
psychogenetically	sub
	head	psychogenesis
	syl	psy:cho+ge:1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychogenic	0.
	syl	psy:cho+gen+ic
	pron	<2sIk*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Psychol. esp. of disorders or symptoms
	def	of mental, rather than organic, origin.
psychogenically	sub
	head	psychogenic
	syl	psy:cho+1gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychognosis	1.
	syl	psy+chog+no+sis
	pron	<sI1kogn*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the use of hypnosis to study mental phenomena.
psychognosis	2.
	syl	psy+chog+no+sis
	pron	<sI1kogn*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the study of personality by observation of outward bodily signs.
psychognostic	sub
	head	psychognosis
	syl	psy+chog+nos+tic
	pron	<2sIkog1nostik>
	pos	adj.
psychohistories	infl
	head	psychohistory
	syl	psy:cho+his+to+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psychohistory	1.
	syl	psy:cho+his+to+ry
	pron	<2sIk*u1hist*ri>, <-1histri>
	pos	n.
	def	biography based on psychological theories of personality development.
psychokinesis	1.
	syl	psy:cho+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2sIk*uki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	usage	in parapsy?!chology
	def	alteration of the state of an object by mental influ?!ence alone, without any physical intervention.
psychokinesis	2.
	syl	psy:cho+ki+ne:sis
	pron	<2sIk*uki1nEsis>, <-kI->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychia?!try.
	def	a state of violent uncontrolled motor activity.
psychokinetic	sub
	head	psychokinesis
	syl	psy:cho+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2sIk*uki1netik>
	pos	adj.
psychol	1.
	syl	psychol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	psychological.
psychol	2.
	syl	psychol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	psychology.
psycholinguistics	0.
	syl	psy:cho+lin+guis+tics
	pron	<2sIk*uliG1gwistiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the psychology of language, including language acquisition by children, the mental processes underlying adult comprehension and production of speech, language disorders, etc.
psycholinguist	sub
	head	psycholinguistics
	syl	psy:cho+1lin+guist
	pos	n.
psycholinguistic	sub
	head	psycholinguistics
	syl	psy:cho+lin+1guis+tic
	pos	adj.
psychological	1.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to psychology.
psychological	2.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the mind or mental activity.
psychological	3.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no real or objective basis; arising in the mind.
	exam	1	his backaches are all psychological.
psychological	4.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting the mind.
psychologically	sub
	head	psychological
	syl	psy:cho+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychological block	0.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal block
	pos	n.
	def	See {Block} {(sense 19)}.
psychological moment	0.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal mo+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the most appropriate time for producing a desired effect.
	exam	1	he proposed to her at the psychological moment.
psychological warfare	0.
	syl	psy:cho+log:i+cal war+fare
	pos	n.
	def	the military application of psychology, esp. to the manipulation of morale in time of war.
psychologism	1.
	syl	psy+chol:o+gism
	pron	<sI1kol*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief in the importance and relevance of psychology for other sciences.
psychologism	2.
	syl	psy+chol:o+gism
	pron	<sI1kol*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that psychology is the basis for all other natural and social sciences.
psychologistic	sub
	head	psychologism
	syl	psy+2chol:o+1gist+ic
	pos	adj.
psychologise	alt
	head	psychologize
	or	psychologize
	syl	psy+chol:o+gise
	pron	<sI1kol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
psychologize	1.
	or	psychologise
	syl	psy+chol:o+gize
	pron	<sI1kol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make interpretations of behaviour and mental processes.
psychologize	2.
	or	psychologise
	syl	psy+chol:o+gize
	pron	<sI1kol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to carry out investigation in the field of psychology.
psychologies	infl
	head	psychology
	syl	psy+chol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psychology	1.
	syl	psy+chol+o:gy
	pron	<sI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of all forms of human and animal behaviour. See also {analytic psychology, clinical psychology, comparative psychology, constitutional psychology, educational psychology}.
psychology	2.
	syl	psy+chol+o:gy
	pron	<sI1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the mental make-up or structure of an individual that causes him to think or act in the way he does. &- {psy+#!chol@.o+gist}
psychometrics	1.
	syl	psy:cho+met+rics
	pron	<2sIk*u1metriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of psychology concerned with the design and use of psychological tests.
psychometrics	2.
	syl	psy:cho+met+rics
	pron	<2sIk*u1metriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the application of statistical and mathematical tech?!niques to psychological testing.
psychometry	1.
	syl	psy+chom+e:try
	pron	<sI1komitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	measurement and testing of mental states and processes. See also {psychometrics}.
psychometry	2.
	syl	psy+chom+e:try
	pron	<sI1komitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	usage	in parapsychology
	def	the supposed ability to deduce facts about events by touching objects related to them.
psychometric	sub
	head	psychometry
	or	psychometrical
	syl	psy:cho+met+ric
	pron	<2sIk*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
psychometrical	sub
	head	psychometry
	or	psychometric
	syl	psy:cho+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
psychometrically	sub
	head	psychometry
	syl	psy:cho+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychometrician	sub
	head	psychometry
	or	psychometrist
	syl	psy:cho+me:tri+cian
	pron	<2sIk*u?!m*1triS*n>
	pos	n.
psychometrist	sub
	head	psychometry
	or	psychometrician
	syl	psy+1chom+e:trist
	pos	n.
psychomotor	0.
	syl	psy:cho+mo+tor
	pron	<2sIk*u1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing movements of the body associated with mental activity.
psychoneuroses	infl
	head	psychoneurosis
	syl	psy:cho+neu+ro+ses
	pron	<-1r*usEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psychoneurosis	0.
	syl	psy:cho+neu+ro+sis
	pron	<2sIk*unju1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {neurosis}.
psychoneurotic	sub
	head	psychoneurosis
	syl	psy:cho+neu+rot+ic
	pron	<2sIk*unju1rotik>
	pos	adj.
psychopath	0.
	syl	psy:cho+path
	pron	<1sIk*u2p@T>
	pos	n.
	def	a person afflicted with a personality disorder characterized by a tendency to commit antisocial and sometimes violent acts and a failure to feel guilt for such acts.
psychopathic	sub
	head	psychopath
	syl	psy:cho+1path+ic
	pos	adj.
psychopathically	sub
	head	psychopath
	syl	psy:cho+1path+i:cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychopathic personality	0.
	syl	psy:cho+path+ic per+son+al+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	an antisocial personality characterized by the failure to develop any sense of moral responsibility and the capability of performing violent or antisocial acts.
psychopathology	0.
	syl	psy:cho+pa+thol+o:gy
	pron	<2sIk*up*1Tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of mental disorders.
psychopathological	sub
	head	psychopathology
	syl	psy:cho+path:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u2p@T*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
psychopathologist	sub
	head	psychopathology
	syl	psy:cho+pa+1thol:o+gist
	pos	n.
psychopathy	1.
	syl	psy+chop:a+thy
	pron	<sI1kop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	another name for {psychopathic personality}.
psychopathy	2.
	syl	psy+chop:a+thy
	pron	<sI1kop*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	any mental disorder or disease.
psychopharmacology	0.
	syl	psy:cho+phar+ma+col+o:gy
	pron	<2sIk*u2fa:m*1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of drugs that affect the mind.
psychopharmacological	sub
	head	psychopharmacology
	syl	psy:cho+phar+ma+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u2fa:m*k*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
psychopharmacologist	sub
	head	psychopharmacology
	syl	psy:cho+2phar+ma+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
psychophysics	0.
	syl	psy:cho+phys+ics
	pron	<2sIk*u1fiziks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of psychology concerned with the relationship between physical stimuli and the effects they produce in the organism.
psychophysical	sub
	head	psychophysics
	syl	psy:cho+1phys:i+cal
	pos	adj.
psychophysiology	0.
	syl	psy:cho+phys:i+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2sIk*u2fizi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of psychology concerned with the physiological basis of mental processes.
psychophysiological	sub
	head	psychophysiology
	syl	psy:cho+phys:i:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u2fizi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
psychophysiologist	sub
	head	psychophysiology
	syl	psy:cho+2phys:i+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
psychosexual	0.
	syl	psy:cho+sex+u:al
	pron	<2sIk*u1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the mental aspects of sex, such as sexual fantasies.
psychosexuality	sub
	head	psychosexual
	syl	psy:cho+2sex:u+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
psychosexually	sub
	head	psychosexual
	syl	psy:cho+1sex:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
psychosis	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7psycho -#7+ -#7osis 
psychoses	infl
	head	psychosis
	syl	psy+cho+ses
	pron	<-1k*usEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
psychosis	0.
	syl	psy+cho+sis
	pron	<sI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any form of severe mental disorder in which the individual's contact with reality becomes highly distorted. Compare {neurosis}.
psychosocial	0.
	syl	psy:cho+so+cial
	pron	<2sIk*u1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to processes or factors that are both social and psychological in origin.
psychosomatic	0.
	syl	psy:cho+so+mat+ic
	pron	<2sIk*us*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to disorders, such as stomach ulcers, thought to be caused or aggravated by psychological stress.
psychosurgery	0.
	syl	psy:cho+sur+ger:y
	pron	<2sIk*u1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any surgical procedure on the brain, such as a frontal lobotomy, to relieve serious mental disorders.
psychosurgical	sub
	head	psychosurgery
	syl	psy:cho+sur+gi+cal
	pron	<2sIk*u1sR:JikL>
	pos	adj.
psychotechnics	0.
	syl	psy:cho+tech+nics
	pron	<2sIk*u1tekniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Psychol, U.S.
	def	the use of psychological knowledge and methods in the modification and control of human behaviour.
psychotechnical	sub
	head	psychotechnics
	syl	psy:cho+1tech+ni+cal
	pos	adj.
psychotechnician	sub
	head	psychotechnics
	syl	psy:cho+tech+ni+cian
	pron	<2sIk*u?!tek1niS*n>
	pos	n.
psychotherapeutics	alt
	head	psychotherapy
	or	psychotherapy
	syl	psy:cho+ther:a+peu+tics
	pron	<2sIk*u2Ter*1pju:tiks>
	pos	n.
psychotherapy	0.
	or	psychotherapeutics
	syl	psy:cho+ther:a+py
	pron	<2sIk*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of psychological (as opposed to physical) methods to treat mental disorders.
psychotherapeutic	sub
	head	psychotherapy
	syl	psy:cho+2ther:a+1peu+tic
	pos	adj.
psychotherapeutically	sub
	head	psychotherapy
	syl	psy:cho+2ther:a+1peu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychotherapist	sub
	head	psychotherapy
	syl	psy:cho+1ther:a+pist
	pos	n.
psychotic	1.
	syl	psy+chot+ic
	pron	<sI1kotik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by psychosis.
psychotic	2.
	syl	psy+chot+ic
	pron	<sI1kotik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a person suffering from psychosis.
psychotically	sub
	head	psychotic
	syl	psy+1chot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
psychotomimetic	0.
	syl	psy+chot:o+mi+met+ic
	pron	<sI2kot*umi1metik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of drugs such as LSD and mescaline
	def	capable of inducing psychotic symptoms.
psychotropic	0.
	syl	psy:cho+trop+ic
	pron	<2sIk*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {psychoactive}.
psychro-	ety	from Greek psukhros 
psychro-	0.
	syl	psy:chro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	cold.
	exam	1	psychrometer.
psychrometer	0.
	syl	psy+chrom+e:ter
	pron	<sI1kromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hygrometer consist?!ing of two thermometers, one of which has a dry bulb and the other a bulb that is kept moist and ventilated. The difference between the readings of the thermometers gives an indication of atmospheric humidity. Also called: {wet-and-dry-bulb thermometer}.
psychrophilic	0.
	syl	psy+chro+phil+ic
	pron	<2sIkr*u1filik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of bacteria
	def	showing optimum growth at low temperatures.
psyllid	ety	C19: from Greek psulla flea
psylla	alt
	head	psyllid
	or	psyllid
	syl	psyl+la
	pron	<1sil*>
	pos	n.
psyllid	0.
	or	psylla
	syl	psyl+lid
	pron	<1silid>
	pos	n.
	def	any homopterous insect of the family which comprises the jumping plant lice. See { {plant louse} (sense 2)}.
Pt	0.
	syl	Pt
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	platinum.
pt	1.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	part.
pt	2.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	patient.
pt	3.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	payment.
pt	4.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pint.
pt	5.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	point.
pt	6.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	port.
pt	7.
	syl	pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	preterite.
Pt	1.
	syl	Pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in place names
	def	Point.
Pt	2.
	syl	Pt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in place names
	def	Port.
pt	1.
	syl	p.t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	past tense.
pt	2.
	syl	p.t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pro tempore.
PT	1.
	syl	P.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physical therapy.
PT	2.
	syl	P.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	physical training.
PT	3.
	syl	P.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	postal telegraph.
PT	4.
	syl	P.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pupil teacher.
PT	5.
	syl	P.T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain, formerly
	def	purchase tax.
PTA	1.
	syl	P.T.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Parent-Teacher Association.
PTA	2.
	syl	P.T.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Brit?!ain
	def	Passenger Transport Authority.
pta	0.
	syl	pta.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	peseta.
Ptah	0.
	syl	Ptah
	pron	<pta:>, <ta:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	a major god worshipped as the creative power, esp. at Memphis.
ptarmigan	ety	C16: changed (perhaps influenced by Greek pteron wing) from Scottish Gaelic tarmachan, diminutive of tarmach, of obscure origin
ptarmigans	infl
	head	ptarmigan
	or	ptarmigan
	syl	ptar+mi+gans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ptarmigan	infl
	or	ptarmigans
	syl	ptar+mi+gan.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ptarmigan	1.
	syl	ptar+mi+gan
	pron	<1ta:mig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several arctic and subarctic grouse of the genus esp. which has a white winter plumage.
ptarmigan	2.
	syl	ptar+mi+gan
	pron	<1ta:mig*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a created domestic fancy pigeon with ruffled or curled feathers on the wings and back.
PT boat	0.
	syl	PT boat
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for an {MTB}.
Pte	0.
	syl	Pte.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	private.
PTE	0.
	syl	P.T.E.
	usage	abbrev. for in Britain
	def	Passenger Transport Executive.
pteridology	ety	C19: from pterido-, from Greek pteris fern+-#7logy 
pteridology	0.
	syl	pter:i+dol+o:gy
	pron	<2teri1dol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of botany con?!cerned with the study of ferns and related plants.
pteridological	sub
	head	pteridology
	syl	pter:i+do+log:i+cal
	pron	<2terid*u1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
pteridologist	sub
	head	pteridology
	syl	pter:i+1dol:o+gist
	pos	n.
pteridophyte	ety	C19: from pterido-, from Greek pteris fern+-#7phyte 
pteridophyte	0.
	syl	pter:i+do+phyte
	pron	<1terid*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the division reproducing by spores and having vascular tissue, roots, stems, and leaves: includes the ferns, horsetails, and club mosses.
pteridophytic	sub
	head	pteridophyte
	or	pteridophytous
	syl	pter:i+do+phyt+ic
	pron	<2terid*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
pteridophytous	sub
	head	pteridophyte
	or	pteridophytic
	syl	pter:i+doph:y+tous
	pron	<2teri1dofit*s>
	pos	adj.
pteridosperm	ety	C19: from Greek pteris a fern+-#7sperm 
pteridosperm	0.
	syl	pter:i+do+sperm
	pron	<1terid*2spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct seed-producing fernlike plant of the group Also called: {seed fern}.
ptero-	ety	from Greek pteron wing, feather
ptero-	0.
	syl	pter:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	wing, feather, or a part resembling a wing.
	exam	1	pterodactyl.
pterodactyl	0.
	syl	pter:o+dac+tyl
	pron	<2ter*1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct flying reptile of the genus and related genera, having membranous wings supported on an elongated fourth digit. See also {pterosaur}.
pteropod	0.
	syl	pter:o+pod
	pron	<1ter*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any small marine gastropod mollusc of the group or order in which the foot is expanded into two winglike lobes for swimming and the shell is absent or thin-walled. Also called: {sea butterfly}.
pterosaur	0.
	syl	pter:o+saur
	pron	<1ter*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct flying reptile of the order of Jurassic and Cretaceous times: included the pterodactyls. Compare {dinosaur, plesiosaur}.
-pterous	ety	from Greek -pteros, from pteron wing
-pteran	alt
	head	-pterous
	or	-pterous
	syl	-pter:an
	pos	adj.
-pterous	0.
	or	-pteran
	syl	-pter:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a specified number or type of wings.
	exam	1	dipterous.
pterygoid process	ety	C18 pterygoid, from Greek pterugoeid*_es, from pterux wing; see -#7oid 
pterygoid process	0.
	syl	pter:y+goid pro+cess
	pron	<1teri2gcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	either of two long bony plates extending downwards from each side of the sphenoid bone within the skull.
pteryla	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek pteron feather+ hul*_e wood, forest
pterylae	infl
	head	pteryla
	syl	pter:y+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pteryla	0.
	syl	pter:y+la
	pron	<1teril*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any of the tracts of skin that bear contour feathers, arranged in lines along the body of a bird.
PTFE	0.
	syl	PTFE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	polytetrafluoroethylene.
ptg	0.
	syl	ptg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	printing.
ptisan	ety	C14: from Old French tisane, from Latin ptisana, from Greek ptisan*_e barley groats
ptisan	1.
	syl	pti+san
	pron	<ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	grape juice drained off without pressure.
ptisan	2.
	syl	pti+san
	pron	<ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tisane}.
pto	alt
	head	PTO
	or	PTO
	syl	p.t.o.
PTO	0.
	or	pto
	syl	P.T.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	please turn over.
ptochocracy	ety	C18: from Greek, from ptochos poor+-#7cracy 
cies	infl
	head	ptochocracy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ptochocracy	0.
	syl	pto+choc+ra+cy
	pron	<t*u1kokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by the poor.
Ptolemaeus	0.
	syl	Ptol+e:mae+us
	pron	<2toli1mE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 140 kilometres (90 miles) in diameter.
Ptolemaic	1.
	syl	Ptol+e:ma+ic
	pron	<2toli1mAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ancient astronomer Ptolemy or to his conception of the universe.
Ptolemaic	2.
	syl	Ptol+e:ma+ic
	pron	<2toli1mAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Macedonian dynasty that ruled Egypt from the death of Alexander the Great (323 #7b.c.) to the death of Cleopatra (30 #7b.c.) #7.
Ptolemaic system	0.
	syl	Ptol+e:ma+ic sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the theory of planetary motion developed by Ptolemy from the hypotheses of earlier philosophers, stating that the earth lay at the centre of the universe with the sun, the moon, and the known planets revolving around it in complicated orbits. Beyond the largest of these orbits lay a sphere of fixed stars. See also {epicycle} (sense 1). Compare {Copernican system}.
Ptolemaist	0.
	syl	Ptol+e:ma+ist
	pron	<2toli1mAist>
	pos	n.
	def	a believer in or adherent of the Ptolemaic system of the universe.
Ptolemy	0.
	syl	Ptol:e:my
	pron	<1tolimi>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 2nd-century #7a.d. Greek astronomer, mathematician, and geog?!rapher. His was the standard geographical textbook until the discoveries of the 15th century. His system of astronomy (see {Ptolemaic system}) , as expounded in the remained undisputed until the Copernican system was evolved.
Ptolemy I	0.
	syl	Ptol:e:my I
	pos	n.
	def	called ??367-283 #7b.c., king of Egypt (323-285 #7b.c.) #7, a general of Alexander the Great, who obtained Egypt on Alexander's death and founded the Ptolemaic dynasty: his capital Alexandria became the centre of Greek culture.
Ptolemy II	0.
	syl	Ptol:e:my II
	pos	n.
	def	called 309-246 #7b.c., the son of Ptolemy I; king of Egypt (285-246). Under his rule the power, prosperity, and culture of Egypt was at its height.
ptomaine	ety	C19: from Italian ptomaina, from Greek ptoma corpse, from piptein to fall
ptomain	alt
	head	ptomaine
	or	ptomaine
	syl	pto+main
	pron	<1t*umAn>
	pos	n.
ptomaine	0.
	or	ptomain
	syl	pto+maine
	pron	<1t*umAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of amines, such as cadaverine or putrescine, formed by decaying organic matter.
ptomaine poisoning	0.
	syl	pto+maine poi+son+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a popular term for {food poisoning}. Ptomaines were once erroneously thought to be a cause of food poisoning.
ptosis	ety	C18: from Greek: a falling
ptoses	infl
	head	ptosis
	syl	pto+ses
	pron	<1t*usEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ptosis	0.
	syl	pto+sis
	pron	<1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	prolapse or drooping of a part, esp. the eyelid.
ptotic	sub
	head	ptosis
	syl	ptot+ic
	pron	<1totik>
	pos	adj.
pts	1.
	syl	pts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	parts.
pts	2.
	syl	pts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	payments.
pts	3.
	syl	pts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	pints.
pts	4.
	syl	pts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	points.
pts	5.
	syl	pts.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ports.
pty	0.
	syl	pty.
	qual	Chiefly Austral. abbrev. for
	def	proprietary.
ptyalin	ety	C19: from Greek ptualon saliva, from ptuein to spit
ptyalin	0.
	syl	pty:a+lin
	pron	<1tI*lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	an amylase secreted in the saliva of man and other animals.
ptyalism	ety	C17: from Greek ptualismos, from ptualizein to produce saliva, from ptualon saliva
ptyalism	0.
	syl	pty:a+lism
	pron	<1tI*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive secretion of saliva.
p-type	1.
	syl	p-type
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a semiconductor
	def	having a density of mobile holes in excess of that of conduction electrons.
p-type	2.
	syl	p-type
	pos	adj.
	def	associated with or resulting from the movement of holes in a semiconductor.
	exam	1	p-type conductivity.
Pu	0.
	syl	Pu
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	plutonium.
pub	1.
	syl	pub
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly Brit.
	usage	p^b
	def	a building with a bar and one or more public rooms licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drink, often also providing light meals. Formal name: {public house}.
pub	2.
	syl	pub
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	usage	p^b
	def	a hotel. {~} {pubs, pub+bing, pubbed}.
pub	3.
	syl	pub
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	p^b
	def	to visit a pub or pubs (esp. in the phrase {go pubbing}) .
pub	1.
	syl	pub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	public.
pub	2.
	syl	pub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	publication.
pub	3.
	syl	pub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	published.
pub	4.
	syl	pub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	publisher.
pub	5.
	syl	pub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	publishing.
pub-crawl	1.
	syl	pub-crawl
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a drinking tour of a number of pubs or bars.
pub-crawl	2.
	syl	pub-crawl
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to make such a tour.
puberty	ety	C14: from Latin p*_ubert*_as maturity, from p*_uber adult &- #!pu+ber+tal adj.
puberty	0.
	syl	pu+ber+ty
	pron	<1pju:b*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the period at the beginning of adolescence when the sex glands become functional and the secondary sexual characteristics emerge. Also called: {pubes?!cence}.
puberulent	ety	C19: from Latin p*_uber 
puberulent	0.
	syl	pu+ber:u+lent
	pron	<pju1berjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with very fine down; finely pubescent.
pubes	ety	from Latin
pubes	1.
	syl	pu+bes
	pron	<1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the region above the external genital organs, covered with hair from the time of puberty.
pubes	2.
	syl	pu+bes
	pron	<1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	pubic hair.
pubes	3.
	syl	pu+bes
	pron	<1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the pubic bones.
pubes	4.
	syl	pu+bes
	pron	<1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>, <1pju:bEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the plural of {pubis}.
pubescent	ety	C17: from Latin p*_ub*_escere to reach manhood, from p*_uber adult &- pu+#!bes+cence n.
pubescent	1.
	syl	pu+bes+cent
	pron	<pju:1besNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	arriving or having arrived at puberty.
pubescent	2.
	syl	pu+bes+cent
	pron	<pju:1besNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants and animals or their parts
	def	covered with a layer of fine short hairs or down.
pubic	0.
	syl	pu+bic
	pron	<1pju:bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pubes or pubis.
	exam	1	pubic hair.
pubis	ety	C16: shortened from New Latin os p*_ubis bone of the #7pubes 
pubes	infl
	head	pubis
	syl	pu+bes
	pron	<-bEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pubis	0.
	syl	pu+bis
	pron	<1pju:bis>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three sections of the hipbone that forms part of the pelvis.
publ	1.
	syl	publ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	publication.
publ	2.
	syl	publ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	published.
publ	3.
	syl	publ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	publisher.
public	ety	C15: from Latin p*_ublicus, changed from p*_oplicus of the people, from populus people
public	1.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerning the people as a whole.
public	2.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	def	open or accessible to all.
	exam	1	public gardens.
public	3.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed or made openly or in the view of all.
	exam	1	public proclamation.
public	4.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	well-known or familiar to people in general.
	exam	1	a public figure.
public	5.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	maintained at the expense of, serving, or for the use of a community.
	exam	1	a public library.
public	6.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	def	open, acknowledged, or notorious.
	exam	1	a public scandal.
go public	7.
	head	public
	syl	go public.
	usage	of a private company
	def	to issue shares for subscription by the public. {~}
public	8.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	def	the community or people in general.
public	9.
	syl	pub+lic
	pron	<1p^blik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a part or section of the community grouped because of a common interest, activity, etc..
	exam	1	the racing public.
public-address system	0.
	syl	pub:lic-ad:dress sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system of one or more microphones, amplifiers, and loudspeakers for increasing the sound level of speech or music, used in auditoriums, public gatherings, etc. Sometimes shortened to {PA system}.
publican	ety	C12: from Old French publicain, from Latin p*_ublic*_anus tax gatherer, from p*_ublicum state revenues
publican	1.
	syl	pub+li+can
	pron	<1p^blik*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a person who keeps a public house.
publican	2.
	syl	pub+li+can
	pron	<1p^blik*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a public contractor, esp. one who farmed the taxes of a province.
public assistance	0.
	syl	pub+lic as+sis+tance
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	payment given to individuals by government agencies on the basis of need.
publication	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin p*_ublic*_ati*_o confiscation of an individual's property, from p*_ublic*_are to seize and assign to public use
publication	1.
	syl	pub+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2p^bli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of publishing a printed work.
publication	2.
	syl	pub+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2p^bli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any printed work offered for sale or distribution.
publication	3.
	syl	pub+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2p^bli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of making information public.
publication	4.
	syl	pub+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2p^bli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disseminating defamatory matter, esp. by communicating it to a third person. See {libel, slander}. Archaic word: {pub+lish+ment}.
public company	0.
	syl	pub+lic com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a limited company whose shares may be purchased by the public and traded freely on the open market. Compare {private company}.
public convenience	0.
	syl	pub+lic con+ve:ni+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a public lavatory, esp. one in a public place.
public debt	1.
	syl	pub+lic debt
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the total financial obligations incurred by all governmental bodies of a nation.
public debt	2.
	syl	pub+lic debt
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {national debt}.
public defender	0.
	syl	pub+lic de+fend+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a lawyer engaged at public expense to represent indigent defendants.
public domain	1.
	syl	pub+lic do+main
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	lands owned by a state or by the federal government.
public domain	2.
	syl	pub+lic do+main
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the status of a published work or invention upon which the copyright or patent has expired or which has not been patented or subject to copyright. It may thus be freely used by the public.
public enemy	0.
	syl	pub+lic en+e:my
	pos	n.
	def	a notorious person, such as a criminal, who is regarded as a menace to the public.
public enterprise	0.
	syl	pub+lic en+ter+prise
	pos	n.
	def	economic activity by governmental organizations. Compare {private enterprise} (sense 1).
public gallery	0.
	syl	pub+lic gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	the gallery in a chamber of Parliament reserved for members of the public who wish to listen to the proceedings. Also called: {strangers' gallery}.
public house	1.
	syl	pub+lic house
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the formal name for {pub}.
public house	2.
	syl	pub+lic house
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an inn, tavern, or small hotel.
publicist	1.
	syl	pub+li+cist
	pron	<1p^blisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who publicizes something, esp. a press or publicity agent.
publicist	2.
	syl	pub+li+cist
	pron	<1p^blisist>
	pos	n.
	def	a journalist.
publicist	3.
	syl	pub+li+cist
	pron	<1p^blisist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person learned in public or international law.
publicity	ety	C18: via French from Medieval Latin p*_ublicit*_as; see #7public 
publicity	1.a.
	syl	pub+lic+i:ty
	pron	<p^1blisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or process of attracting public attention to people, products, etc., as by the use of the mass media.
publicity	2.
	syl	pub+lic+i:ty
	pron	<p^1blisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	public interest resulting from information supplied by such a technique or process.
publicity	3.
	syl	pub+lic+i:ty
	pron	<p^1blisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	information used to draw public attention to people, products, etc.
publicity	4.
	syl	pub+lic+i:ty
	pron	<p^1blisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being public.
publicise	alt
	head	publicize
	or	publicize
	syl	pub+li+cise
	pron	<1p^bli2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
publicize	0.
	or	publicise
	syl	pub+li+cize
	pron	<1p^bli2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to public notice; advertise.
public law	1.
	syl	pub+lic law
	pos	n.
	def	a law that applies to the public of a state or nation.
public lending right	0.
	syl	pub+lic lend+ing right
	pos	n.
	def	the right of authors to receive payment when their books are borrowed from public libraries.
publicly	1.
	syl	pub+lic+ly
	pron	<1p^blikli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a public manner; without concealment; openly.
publicly	2.
	syl	pub+lic+ly
	pron	<1p^blikli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the name or with the consent of the public.
public nuisance	1.
	syl	pub+lic nui+sance
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an illegal act causing harm to members of a particular community rather than to any individual.
public nuisance	2.
	syl	pub+lic nui+sance
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is generally considered objectionable.
public opinion	0.
	syl	pub+lic o:pin+ion
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude of the public, esp. as a factor in determining the actions of government.
public prosecutor	0.
	syl	pub+lic pros+e:cu+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an official in charge of prosecuting important cases.
Public Record Office	0.
	syl	Pub+lic Rec+ord Of+fice
	pos	n.
	def	an institution in which official records are stored and kept available for inspection by the public.
public relations	1.a.
	syl	pub+lic re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of creating, promoting, or maintaining good will and a favourable image among the public towards an institution, public body, etc.
public relations	1.b.
	syl	pub+lic re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the methods and techniques employed.
public relations	1.c.
	syl	pub+lic re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the public relations industry.
public relations	2.
	syl	pub+lic re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of the relationship between an organization and the public.
public relations	3.
	syl	pub+lic re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	def	the professional staff employed to create, promote, or maintain a favourable relationship between an organization and the public. Abbrev.: {P.R}.
public school	1.
	syl	pub+lic school
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a private independent fee-paying secondary school.
public school	2.
	syl	pub+lic school
	pos	n.
	def	any school that is part of a free local educational system.
public servant	0.
	syl	pub+lic serv+ant
	pos	n.
	def	an elected or appointed holder of a public office.
public service	1.a.
	syl	pub+lic serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	government employment.
public service	1.b.
	syl	pub+lic serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	the management and administration of the affairs of a political unit, esp. the civil service.
public service	2.a.
	syl	pub+lic serv+ice
	pos	n.
	def	a service provided for the community.
	exam	1	buses provide a public service.
public service	2.b.
	syl	pub+lic serv+ice
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a public-service announcement.
public-service corporation	0.
	syl	pub:lic-serv:ice cor+po+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a private corporation that provides services to the community, such as telephone service, public transport.
public-spirited	0.
	syl	pub:lic-spir:it+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing active interest in public welfare or the good of the community.
public utility	0.
	syl	pub+lic u:til+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an enterprise concerned with the provision to the public of essentials, such as electricity or water. Also called (in the U.S.): {public-service corporation}.
public works	0.
	syl	pub+lic works
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	engineering projects and other constructions, financed and undertaken by a government for the community.
publish	ety	C14: from Old French puplier, from Latin p*_ublic*_are to make #7public 
publish	1.
	syl	pub+lish
	pron	<1p^bliS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce and issue (printed matter) for distribution and sale.
publish	2.
	syl	pub+lish
	pron	<1p^bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have one's written work issued for publication.
publish	3.
	syl	pub+lish
	pron	<1p^bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce formally or in public.
publish	4.
	syl	pub+lish
	pron	<1p^bliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate (defamatory matter) to someone other than the person defamed.
	exam	1	to publish a libel.
publishable	sub
	head	publish
	syl	pub+lish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
publisher	1.
	syl	pub+lish+er
	pron	<1p^bliS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a company or person engaged in publishing periodicals, books, music, etc.
publisher	2.
	syl	pub+lish+er
	pron	<1p^bliS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the proprietor of a newspaper or his representative.
Giacomo	infl
	head	Puccini
	syl	Gia:co:mo
	pron	<1Ja:komo>
	pos	n.
Puccini	0.
	syl	Puc:ci:ni
	pron	<pu1CEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1858-1924, Italian operatic composer, noted for the dramatic realism of his operas, which include (1893), (1896), (1900), and (1904).
puccoon	ety	C17: of Algonquian origin; see {#7pokeweed} 
puccoon	1.
	syl	puc+coon
	pron	<p*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {alkanet}. any of several North American boraginaceous plants of the genus esp. that yield a red dye. See also {gromwell}.
puccoon	2.
	syl	puc+coon
	pron	<p*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants that yield a reddish dye, esp. the bloodroot ({red puccoon}) .
puccoon	3.
	syl	puc+coon
	pron	<p*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dye from any of these plants.
puce	ety	C18: shortened from French couleur puce flea colour, from Latin p*_ulex flea
puce	0.a.
	syl	puce
	pron	<pju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour varying from deep red to dark purplish-brown.
puce	0.b.
	syl	puce
	pron	<pju:s>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a puce carpet.
puck	ety	C19: of unknown origin
puck	H1.0.
	syl	puck
	pos	p^k; n.
	def	a small disc of hard rubber used in ice hockey.
puck	ety	Old English p*_uca, of obscure origin &- #!puck+ish adj.
puck	H2.0.
	syl	puck
	pos	p^k; n.
	def	a mischievous or evil spirit.
pucka	0.
	syl	puck:a
	pron	<1p^k*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {pukka}.
pucker	ety	C16: perhaps related to {#7poke %2#7}, from the creasing into baglike wrinkles
pucker	1.
	syl	puck+er
	pron	<1p^k*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather or contract (a soft surface such as the skin of the face) into wrinkles or folds, or (of such a surface) to be so gathered or contracted.
pucker	2.
	syl	puck+er
	pron	<1p^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrinkle, crease, or irregular fold.
pudding	ety	C13 poding; compare Old English puduc a wart, Low German puddek sausage &- #!pud+ding@.y adj.
pudding	1.
	syl	pud+ding
	pron	<1pudiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetened usually cooked dessert made in many forms and of various ingredients, such as flour, milk, and eggs, with fruit, etc.
pudding	2.
	syl	pud+ding
	pron	<1pudiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury dish, usually soft and consisting partially of pastry or batter.
	exam	1	steak-and-kidney pudding.
pudding	3.
	syl	pud+ding
	pron	<1pudiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the dessert course in a meal.
pudding	4.
	syl	pud+ding
	pron	<1pudiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sausage-like mass of seasoned minced meat, oatmeal, etc., stuffed into a prepared skin or bag and boiled.
pudding club	0.
	syl	pud+ding club
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the state of being pregnant (esp. in the phrase {in the pudding club}) .
pudding stone	0.
	syl	pud+ding stone
	pos	n.
	def	a conglomerate rock in which there is a difference in colour and composition between the pebbles and the matrix.
puddle	ety	C14 podel, diminutive of Old English pudd ditch, of obscure origin
puddle	1.
	syl	pud+dle
	pron	<1p^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pool of water, esp. of rain.
puddle	2.
	syl	pud+dle
	pron	<1p^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pool of any liquid.
puddle	3.
	syl	pud+dle
	pron	<1p^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a worked mixture of wet clay and sand that is impervious to water and is used to line a pond or canal.
puddle	4.
	syl	pud+dle
	pron	<1p^dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	the patch of eddying water left by the blade of an oar after completion of a stroke.
puddle	5.
	syl	pud+dle
	pron	<1p^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (clay, etc.) into puddle.
puddle	6.
	syl	pud+dle
	pron	<1p^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (iron) to puddling.
puddler	sub
	head	puddle
	syl	pud+dler
	pos	n.
puddly	sub
	head	puddle
	syl	pud+dly
	pos	adj.
puddling	1.
	syl	pud+dling
	pron	<1p^dliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a process for converting pig iron into wrought iron by heating it with ferric oxide in a furnace to oxidize the carbon.
puddling	2.
	syl	pud+dling
	pron	<1p^dliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Building.
	def	the process of making a puddle.
pudency	ety	C17: from Late Latin pudentia, from Latin pud*_ere to feel shame
pudency	0.
	syl	pu+den+cy
	pron	<1pju:dNsi>
	pos	n.
	def	modesty, shame, or prudishness.
pudendum	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Latin pudenda the shameful (parts), from pud*_ere to be ashamed &- pu+#!den+dal or pu+dic (#!pju$:d$Ik) adj.
da	infl
	head	pudendum
	syl	+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pudendum	1.
	syl	pu+den+dum
	pron	<pju:1dend*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the human external genital organs collectively, esp. of a female.
pudgy	ety	C19: of uncertain origin; compare earlier pudsy plump, perhaps from Scottish pud stomach, plump child
pudgier	infl
	head	pudgy
	syl	pudg:i+er
	pos	adj.
pudgiest	infl
	head	pudgy
	syl	pudg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pudgy	0.
	syl	pudg:y
	pron	<1p^Ji>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {podgy}.
pudgily	sub
	head	pudgy
	syl	pudg:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pudginess	sub
	head	pudgy
	syl	pudg:i+ness
	pos	n.
Pudsey	0.
	syl	Pud+sey
	pron	<1pudzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire between Leeds and Bradford. Pop.: 38127 (1971).
Puebla	1.
	syl	Pue+bla
	pron	Spanish <1pwA$Bla>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland state of S central Mexico, situated on the An*'ahuac Plateau. Capital: Puebla. Pop.: 2508226 (1970). Area: 33919 sq. km (13096 sq. miles).
Puebla	2.
	syl	Pue+bla
	pron	Spanish <1pwA$Bla>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Mexico, capital of Puebla state: founded in 1532; university (1537). Pop.: 482155 (1975 est.). Full name: {Pue+bla de Za+ra+go+za} ($de @!sara#!$Gosa).
pueblo	ety	C19: from Spanish: people, from Latin populus 
pueblos	infl
	head	pueblo
	syl	pueb+los
	pron	<-l*uz>, Spanish <-los>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pueblo	1.
	syl	pueb+lo
	pron	<1pwebl*u>, Spanish <1pwA$Blo>, Spanish <-los>
	pos	n.
	def	a communal village, built by certain Indians of the southwestern U.S. and parts of Latin America, consisting of one or more flat-roofed stone or adobe houses.
pueblo	2.
	syl	pueb+lo
	pron	<1pwebl*u>, Spanish <1pwA$Blo>, Spanish <-los>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spanish America
	def	a village or town.
pueblo	3.
	syl	pueb+lo
	pron	<1pwebl*u>, Spanish <1pwA$Blo>, Spanish <-los>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Philippines
	def	a town or township.
Pueblo	infl
	or	Pueblos
	syl	Pueb+lo
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pueblos	infl
	head	Pueblo
	or	Pueblo
	syl	Pueb+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pueblo	0.
	syl	Pueb+lo
	pron	<1pwebl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the North American Indian peoples who live in pueblos, including the Tanoans, Zu?~ni, and Hopi.
puerile	ety	C17: from Latin puer*_ilis childish, from puer a boy
puerile	1.
	syl	pu+er+ile
	pron	<1pju*rIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting or characteristic of silliness; immature; trivial.
puerile	2.
	syl	pu+er+ile
	pron	<1pju*rIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characteristic of a child.
puerilely	sub
	head	puerile
	syl	pu+er+ile+ly
	pos	adv.
puerilism	0.
	syl	pu+er+il+ism
	pron	<1pju*ri2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	immature or childish behaviour by an adult.
puerperal	ety	C18: from New Latin puerper*_alis relating to childbirth; see #7puerperium 
puerperal	0.
	syl	pu+er+per+al
	pron	<pju:1R:p*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring during the puerperium.
puerperal fever	0.
	syl	pu+er+per+al fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a serious, formerly widespread, form of blood poisoning caused by infection contracted during childbirth.
puerperal psychosis	0.
	syl	pu+er+per+al psy+cho+sis
	pos	n.
	def	a mental disorder sometimes occurring in women after childbirth, characterized by deep depression, delusions of the child's death, and homicidal feelings towards the child.
puerperium	ety	C17: from Latin: childbirth, from puerperus relating to a woman in labour, from puer boy+ parere to bear
puerperium	0.
	syl	pu+er+per+i:um
	pron	<pju*1pi*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the period following childbirth, lasting approximately six weeks, during which the uterus returns to its normal size and shape.
Puerto Rico	0.
	syl	Puer+to Ri:co
	pron	<1pwR:t*u> <1rEk*u>, <1pwe*->
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous commonwealth (in association with the U.S.) occupying the smallest and easternmost of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean: one of the most densely populated areas in the world; ceded by Spain to the U.S. in 1899. Capital: San Juan. Pop.: 3087000 (1975 est.). Area: 8674 sq. km (3349 sq. miles). Former name (until 1932): {Porto Rico}. Abbrev.: {P.R}.
Puerto Rican	sub
	head	Puerto Rico
	syl	Puer+to Ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
puff	ety	Old English pyffan; related to Dutch German puffen, Swiss pfuffen, Norwegian puffa, all of imitative origin
puff	1.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a short quick draught, gust, or emission, as of wind, smoke, air, etc., esp. a forceful one.
puff	2.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	the amount of wind, smoke, etc., released in a puff.
puff	3.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	the sound made by or associated with a puff.
puff	4.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	an instance of inhaling and expelling the breath as in smoking.
puff	5.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a swelling.
puff	6.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a light aerated pastry usually filled with cream, jam, etc.
puff	7.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a powder puff.
puff	8.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	exaggerated praise, as of a book, product, etc., esp. through an advertisement.
puff	9.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a piece of clothing fabric gathered up so as to bulge in the centre while being held together at the edges.
puff	10.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a loose piece of hair wound into a cylindrical roll, usually over a pad, and pinned in place in a coiffure.
puff	11.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a less common word for { {quilt} (sense 1)}.
puff	12.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	one's breath (esp. in the phrase {out of puff}) .
puff	13.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a male homosexual.
puff	14.
	syl	puff
	pos	p^f; n.
	def	a dialect word for {puffball}.
puff	15.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	def	to blow or breathe or cause to blow or breathe in short quick draughts or blasts.
puff	16.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out; usually passive
	def	to cause to be out of breath.
puff	17.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	def	to take puffs or draws at (a cigarette, cigar, or pipe).
puff	18.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	def	to move with or by the emission of puffs.
	exam	1	the steam train puffed up the incline.
puff	19.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up, out, etc.
	def	to swell, as with air, pride, etc.
puff	20.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise with exaggerated empty words, often in advertising.
puff	21.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply (cosmetic powder) from a powder puff to (the face).
puff	22.
	syl	puff
	pos	vb.
	qual	Auctioneering.
	def	to increase the price of (a lot) artificially by having an accomplice make false bids.
puff adder	1.
	syl	puff ad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a large African viper, that is yellowish-grey with brown markings and inflates its body when alarmed.
puff adder	2.
	syl	puff ad+der
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hognose snake}.
puffball	0.
	syl	puff+ball
	pron	<1p^f2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various basidiomycetous saprophytic fungi of the genera and having a round fruiting body that discharges a cloud of brown spores when mature.
puffbird	0.
	syl	puff+bird
	pron	<1p^f2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brownish tropical American birds of the family having a large head: order (woodpeckers, etc.).
puffer	1.
	syl	puff+er
	pron	<1p^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that puffs.
puffer	2.
	syl	puff+er
	pron	<1p^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {globefish}. any marine plectognath fish of the family having an elongated spiny body that can be inflated to form a globe.
pufferies	infl
	head	puffery
	syl	puff+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
puffery	0.
	syl	puff+er:y
	pron	<1p^f*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	exaggerated praise, esp. in publicity or advertising.
puffin	ety	C14: perhaps of Cornish origin
puffin	0.
	syl	puf+fin
	pron	<1p^fin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various northern diving birds of the family Alcidae (auks, etc.), esp. genera ({common} or {Atlantic puffin}) , having a black-and-white plumage and a brightly coloured vertically flattened bill: order
puff paste	alt
	head	puff pastry
	or	puff pastry
	syl	puff paste
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
puff pastry	0.
	or	puff paste
	syl	puff pas+try
	pos	n.
	def	a dough used for making a rich flaky pastry for pies, rich pastries, etc.
puff-puff	0.
	syl	puff-puff
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a children's name for a steam locomotive or railway train.
puffier	infl
	head	puffy
	syl	puff:i+er
	pos	adj.
puffiest	infl
	head	puffy
	syl	puff:i+est.
	pos	adj.
puffy	1.
	syl	puff:y
	pron	<1p^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	short of breath.
puffy	2.
	syl	puff:y
	pron	<1p^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	swollen or bloated.
	exam	1	a puffy face.
puffy	3.
	syl	puff:y
	pron	<1p^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	pompous or conceited.
puffy	4.
	syl	puff:y
	pron	<1p^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	blowing in gusts.
puffily	sub
	head	puffy
	syl	puff:i+ly
	pos	adv.
puffiness	sub
	head	puffy
	syl	puff:i+ness
	pos	n.
pug	ety	C16: of uncertain origin &- #!pug+gish adj.
pug	H1.0.
	syl	pug
	pos	p^g; n.
	def	a small compact breed of dog with a smooth coat, lightly curled tail, and a short wrinkled nose.
pug	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
pugs	infl
	head	pug
	syl	pugs
	pos	p^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
pugging	infl
	head	pug
	syl	pug+ging
	pos	p^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
pugged	infl
	head	pug
	syl	pugged.
	pos	p^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
pug	H2.1.
	syl	pug
	pos	p^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix or knead (clay) with water to form a malleable mass or paste, often in a {pug mill}.
pug	H2.2.
	syl	pug
	pos	p^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or stop with clay or a similar substance.
pug	ety	C20: shortened from #7pugilist 
pug	H3.0.
	syl	pug
	pos	p^g; n.
	def	a slang name for {boxer}.
Puget Sound	0.
	syl	Pu+get Sound
	pron	<1pju:Jit>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific in NW Washington. Length: about 130 km (80 miles).
pugging	0.
	syl	pug+ging
	pron	<1p^giG>
	pos	n.
	def	material such as clay, mortar, sawdust, sand, etc., inserted between wooden flooring and ceiling to reduce the transmission of sound. Also called: {pug}.
puggree	ety	C17: from Hindi pagr*_i, from Sanskrit parikara 
pugree	alt
	head	puggree
	or	pugaree
	syl	pug+ree
	pron	<1p^gri>
	pos	n.
puggaree	infl
	head	puggree
	or	puggree
	syl	pug+ga+ree
	pron	<1p^g*?!ri>
	pos	n.
pugaree	infl
	head	puggree
	or	pugree
	syl	pug:a+ree
	pron	<1p^g*?!ri>
	pos	n.
puggree	1.
	or	puggaree
	syl	pug+gree
	pron	<1p^gri>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual Indian word for {turban}.
puggree	2.
	or	puggaree
	syl	pug+gree
	pron	<1p^gri>
	pos	n.
	def	a scarf, usually pleated, around the crown of some hats, esp. sun helmets.
pugilism	ety	C18: from Latin pugil a boxer; related to pugnus fist, pugna a fight
pugilism	0.
	syl	pu+gi+lism
	pron	<1pju:Ji2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, practice, or profession of fighting with the fists; boxing.
pugilist	sub
	head	pugilism
	syl	pu+gi+list
	pos	n.
pugilistic	sub
	head	pugilism
	syl	pu+gi+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
pugilistically	sub
	head	pugilism
	syl	pu+gi+1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Puglia	0.
	syl	Pu+glia
	pron	<1pu$y$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Apulia}.
pugnacious	ety	C17: from Latin pugn*_ax 
pugnacious	0.
	syl	pug+na+cious
	pron	<p^g1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily disposed to fight; belligerent.
pugnaciously	sub
	head	pugnacious
	syl	pug+1na+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
pugnacity	sub
	head	pugnacious
	or	pugnaciousness
	syl	pug+nac+i:ty
	pron	<p^g1n@siti>
	pos	n.
pugnaciousness	sub
	head	pugnacious
	or	pugnacity
	syl	pug+1na+cious+ness
	pos	n.
pug nose	ety	C18: from #7pug %1
pug nose	0.
	syl	pug nose
	pos	n.
	def	a short stubby upturned nose.
pug-nosed	sub
	head	pug nose
	syl	pug-2nosed
	pos	adj.
Pugwash conferences	ety	C20: from Pugwash, Nova Scotia, where the first conference was held
Pugwash conferences	0.
	syl	Pug+wash con+fer+enc:es
	pron	<1p^g2woS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	international peace conferences of scientists held regularly to discuss world problems.
puisne	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from Old French puisn*'e born later, from puis at a later date, from Latin poste*_a afterwards+ n*'e born, from naistre to be born, from Latin nasc*_i 
puisne	0.
	syl	puis+ne
	pron	<1pju:ni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a subordinate judge
	def	of lower rank.
puissance	ety	C15: from Old French; see #7puissant 
puissance	1.
	syl	pu+is+sance
	pron	<1pju:isNs>, <1pwEsa:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a competition in show jumping that tests a horse's ability to jump a limited number of large obstacles.
puissance	2.
	syl	pu+is+sance
	pron	<1pju:isNs>, <1pwEsa:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	power.
puissant	ety	C15: from Old French, ultimately from Latin pot*_ens mighty, from posse to have power &- #!pu+is+sant+ly adv.
puissant	0.
	syl	pu+is+sant
	pron	<1pju:isNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	powerful.
puke	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; compare German spucken to spit
	infl
	head	puke
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
puke	1.
	syl	puke
	pron	<pju:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vomit (matter). {~}
puke	2.
	syl	puke
	pron	<pju:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of vomiting.
puke	3.
	syl	puke
	pron	<pju:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	the matter vomited.
pukka	ety	C17: from Hindi pakk*_a firm, from Sanskrit pakva 
pucka	alt
	head	pukka
	or	pukka
	syl	puck:a
	pron	<1p^k*>
	pos	adj.
pukka	0.
	or	pucka
	syl	puk+ka
	pron	<1p^k*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in India
	def	properly or perfectly done, constructed, etc..
	exam	1	a pukka road.
pul	ety	via Persian from Turkish: small coin, from Late Greek phollis bag for money, from Latin follis bag
puls	infl
	head	pul
	or	puli
	syl	puls
	pron	<1pu:li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
puli	infl
	head	pul
	or	puls
	syl	pu:li
	pron	<1pu:li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pul	0.
	syl	pul
	pron	<pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an Afghan monetary unit worth one hundredth of an afghani.
Pula	0.
	syl	Pu:la
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1pu:la>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Yugoslavia, in NW Croatia at the S tip of the Istrian Peninsula: made a Roman military base in 178 #7b.c. ; became the main Austro-Hungarian naval station and passed to Italy in 1919, then to Yugoslavia in 1947. Pop.: 47414 (1971). Latin name: {Pietas Julia}. Italian name: {Pola}.
pulchritude	ety	C15: from Latin pulchrit*_ud*_o, from pulcher beautiful
pulchritude	0.
	syl	pul+chri+tude
	pron	<1p^lkri2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or literary.
	def	physical beauty.
pulchritudinous	sub
	head	pulchritude
	syl	pul+chri+1tud:i+nous
	pos	adj.
pule	ety	C16: perhaps of imitative origin
pule	0.
	syl	pule
	pron	<pju:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cry plaintively; whimper.
puler	sub
	head	pule
	syl	pul+er
	pos	n.
Joseph	infl
	head	Pulitzer
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Pulitzer	0.
	syl	Pu:litz:er
	pron	<1pulits*>
	pos	n.
	def	1847-1911, U.S. newspaper publisher, born in Hungary. He established the Pulitzer prizes.
Pulitzer prize	0.
	syl	Pu:litz:er prize
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of prizes established by Joseph Pulitzer and awarded yearly since 1917 for excellence in American journalism, literature, and music.
pull	ety	Old English pullian; related to Icelandic p*_ula to beat &- #!pull+er n.
pull	1.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to exert force on (an object) so as to draw it towards the source of the force.
pull	2.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exert force on so as to remove; extract.
	exam	1	to pull a tooth.
pull	3.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to strip of feathers, hair, etc.; pluck.
pull	4.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw the entrails from (a fowl).
pull	5.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to rend or tear.
pull	6.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to strain (a muscle, ligament, or tendon) injuriously.
pull	7.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to perform or bring about.
	exam	1	to pull off a million-pound deal.
pull	8.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Informal. often foll. by on
	def	to draw out (a weapon) for use.
	exam	1	he pulled a knife on his attacker.
pull	9.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attract.
	exam	1	the pop group pulled a crowd.
pull	10.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or at
	def	to drink or inhale deeply.
	exam	1	to pull at one's pipe;
	exam	2	pull on a bottle of beer.
pull	11.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put on or make (a grimace).
	exam	1	to pull a face.
pull	12.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	foll by away, out, over, etc.
	def	to move (a vehicle) or (of a vehicle) be moved in a specified manner.
	exam	1	he pulled his car away from the roadside.
pull	13.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to take (a proof) from type.
pull	14.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Golf, baseball, etc.
	def	to hit (a ball) so that it veers away from the direction in which the player intended to hit it (to the left for a right-handed player).
pull	15.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to hit (a ball pitched straight or on the off side) to the leg side.
pull	16.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to row (a boat) or take a stroke of (an oar) in rowing.
pull	17.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be rowed by.
	exam	1	a racing shell pulls one, two, four, or eight oars.
pull	18.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a rider
	def	to restrain (a horse), esp. to prevent it from winning a race.
pull	19.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to resist strongly the attempts of a rider to rein in or check it.
pull a fast one	20.
	head	pull
	syl	pull a fast one.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to play a sly trick.
pull apart	21.
	head	pull
	or	to pieces
	syl	pull apart
	def	to criticize harshly.
pull your head in	22.
	head	pull
	syl	pull your head in.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	be quiet&!
pull	23.a.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to restrain the force of one's blows, esp. when deliberately losing after being bribed, etc.
pull	23.b.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to restrain the force of one's criticisms or actions.
pull one's weight	24.
	head	pull
	syl	pull one's weight.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to do a fair or proper share of a task.
pull strings	25.
	head	pull
	syl	pull strings.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to exercise personal influence.
pull (someone's) leg	26.
	head	pull
	syl	pull (someone's) leg.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make fun of or tease.
pull	27.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an act or an instance of pulling or being pulled.
pull	28.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the force or effort used in pulling.
	exam	1	the pull of the moon affects the tides on earth.
pull	29.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of taking in drink or smoke.
pull	30.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a proof taken from type.
	exam	1	the first pull was smudged.
pull	31.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	something used for pulling, such as a knob or handle.
pull	32.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	special advantage or influence.
	exam	1	his uncle is chairman of the company, so he has quite a lot of pull.
pull	33.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the power to attract attention or support.
pull	34.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a period of rowing.
pull	35.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a single stroke of an oar in rowing.
pull	36.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of pulling the ball in golf, cricket, etc.
pull	37.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of checking or reining in a horse.
pull	38.
	syl	pull
	pron	<pul>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the amount of resistance in a bowstring, trigger, etc. {~} See also {pull about, pull back, pull down, pull in, pull off, pull on, pull out, pull through, pull together, pull up}.
pull about	0.
	syl	pull a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle roughly.
	exam	1	the thugs pulled the old lady about.
pull back	1.
	syl	pull back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to return or be returned to a rearward position by pulling.
	exam	1	the army pulled back.
pull back	2.
	syl	pull back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the act of pulling back.
pull back	3.
	syl	pull back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a device for restraining the motion of a mechanism, etc., or for returning it to its original position.
pull down	0.
	syl	pull down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy or demolish.
	exam	1	the old houses were pulled down.
pullet	ety	C14: from Old French poulet chicken, from Latin pullus a young animal or bird
pullet	0.
	syl	pul+let
	pron	<1pulit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young hen of the domestic fowl, less than one year old.
pulley	ety	C14 poley, from Old French polie, from Vulgar Latin polidium (unattested), apparently from Late Greek polidion (unattested) a little pole, from Greek polos axis
pulley	1.
	syl	pul+ley
	pron	<1puli>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel with a grooved rim in which a rope, chain, or belt can run in order to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope, etc.
pulley	2.
	syl	pul+ley
	pron	<1puli>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of such wheels pivoted in parallel in a block, used to raise heavy loads.
pulley	3.
	syl	pul+ley
	pron	<1puli>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel with a flat, convex, or grooved rim mounted on a shaft and driven by or driving a belt passing around it.
pull in	1.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to reach a destination.
	exam	1	the train pulled in at the station.
pull in	2.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {pull over}. (of a motor vehicle, driver, etc.)
pull in	2.a.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to draw in to the side of the road in order to stop or to allow another vehicle to pass.
pull in	2.b.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to stop (at a caf*'e, lay-by, etc.).
pull in	3.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or attract.
	exam	1	his appearance will pull in the crowds.
pull in	4.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to arrest.
pull in	5.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to earn or gain (money). {~} {pull-in}.
pull in	6.
	syl	pull in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a roadside caf*'e, esp. for lorry drivers.
Pullman	ety	C19: named after George M. Pullman (1831-97), its U.S. inventor
Pullmans	infl
	head	Pullman
	syl	Pull+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pullman	0.
	syl	Pull+man
	pron	<1pulm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a luxurious railway coach. Also called: {Pullman car}.
pull off	1.
	syl	pull off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (clothing) forcefully.
pull off	2.
	syl	pull off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to succeed in performing (a difficult feat).
pull on	0.
	syl	pull on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to don (clothing).
pullorum disease	ety	Latin pull*_orum of chickens, from pullus chicken
pullorum disease	0.
	syl	pul+lo+rum dis+ease
	pron	<pu1lc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute serious bacterial disease of very young birds, esp. chickens, characterized by a whitish diarrhoea: caused by transmitted during egg production. Also called: {bacillary white diarrhoea}.
pull out	1.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract.
pull out	2.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart.
	exam	1	the train pulled out of the station.
pull out	3.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Military.
	def	to withdraw or escape or be withdrawn or rescued, as from a difficult situation.
	exam	1	the troops were pulled out of the ruined city.
pull out	4.a.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to draw away from the side of the road.
pull out	4.b.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to draw out from behind another vehicle to overtake.
pull out	5.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to abandon a position or situation, esp. a dangerous or embarrassing one.
pull out	6.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to level out or cause to level out (from a dive). {~} {pull-out}.
pull out	7.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	an extra leaf of a book that folds out.
pull out	8.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a removable section of a magazine, etc.
pull out	9.
	syl	pull out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a flight manoeuvre during which an aircraft levels out after a dive.
pullover	0.
	syl	pull+o:ver
	pron	<1pul2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment, esp. a sweater, that is pulled on over the head.
pull through	0.
	syl	pull through
	pos	vb.
	def	to survive or recover or cause to survive or recover, esp. after a serious illness or crisis. Also: {pull round}.
pull together	1.
	syl	pull to+geth+er
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cooperate or work harmoniously.
pull oneself together	2.
	head	pull together
	syl	pull oneself together.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to regain one's self-control or composure.
pullulate	ety	C17: from Latin pullul*_are to sprout, from pullulus a baby animal, from pullus young animal
pullulate	1.
	syl	pul+lu+late
	pron	<1p^lju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of animals, etc.
	def	to breed rapidly or abundantly; teem; swarm.
pullulate	2.
	syl	pul+lu+late
	pron	<1p^lju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants or plant parts
	def	to sprout, bud, or germinate.
pullulation	sub
	head	pullulate
	syl	pul+lu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
pull up	1.
	syl	pull up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove by the roots.
pull up	2.
	syl	pull up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often foll. by with or on
	def	to move level (with) or ahead (of) or cause to move level (with) or ahead (of), esp. in a race.
pull up	3.
	syl	pull up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to stop.
	exam	1	the car pulled up suddenly.
pull up	4.
	syl	pull up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuke.
pulmonary	ety	C18: from Latin pulm*_on*_arius, from pulm*_o a lung; related to Greek pleum*_on a lung
pulmonary	1.
	syl	pul+mo+nar:y
	pron	<1p^lm*n*ri>, <-m*nri>, <1pul->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, or relating to or affecting the lungs.
pulmonary	2.
	syl	pul+mo+nar:y
	pron	<1p^lm*n*ri>, <-m*nri>, <1pul->
	pos	adj.
	def	having lungs or lunglike organs.
pulmonary artery	0.
	syl	pul+mo+nar:y ar+ter:y
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two arteries that convey oxygen-depleted blood from the heart to the lungs.
pulmonary vein	0.
	syl	pul+mo+nar:y vein
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the four veins that convey oxygen-rich blood from the lungs to the heart.
pulmonate	ety	C19: from New Latin pulm*_on*_atus 
pulmonate	1.
	syl	pul+mo+nate
	pron	<1p^lm*nit>, <1pul->
	pos	adj.
	def	having lungs or lunglike organs.
pulmonate	2.
	syl	pul+mo+nate
	pron	<1p^lm*nit>, <1pul->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a mostly terrestrial subclass or order of gastropod molluscs, including snails and slugs, in which the mantle is adapted as a lung. {~}
pulmonate	3.
	syl	pul+mo+nate
	pron	<1p^lm*nit>, <1pul->
	pos	adj.
	def	any pulmonate mollusc.
pulmonic	ety	C17: from French pulmon?!ique, from Latin pulm*_o a lung; see #7pulmonary 
pulmonic	1.
	syl	pul+mon+ic
	pron	<p^l1monik>, <pul->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the lungs; pulmonary.
pulmonic	2.a.
	syl	pul+mon+ic
	pron	<p^l1monik>, <pul->
	pos	n.
	def	a person with lung disease.
pulmonic	2.b.
	syl	pul+mon+ic
	pron	<p^l1monik>, <pul->
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or remedy for lung disease.
Pulmotor	0.
	syl	Pul+mo:tor
	pron	<1p^l2m*ut*>, <1pul->
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an apparatus for pumping oxygen into the lungs during artificial respiration.
pulp	ety	C16: from Latin pulpa 
pulp	1.
	syl	pulp
	pos	p^lp; n.
	def	soft or fleshy plant tissue, such as the succulent part of a fleshy fruit.
pulp	2.
	syl	pulp
	pos	p^lp; n.
	def	a moist mixture of cellulose fibres, as obtained from wood, from which paper is made.
pulp	3.
	syl	pulp
	pos	p^lp; n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a magazine or book containing trite or sensational material, and usually printed on cheap rough paper.
pulp	4.
	syl	pulp
	pos	p^lp; n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	the soft innermost part of a tooth, containing nerves and blood vessels.
pulp	5.
	syl	pulp
	pos	p^lp; n.
	def	any soft soggy mass or substance.
pulp	6.
	syl	pulp
	pos	p^lp; n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	pulverized ore, esp. when mixed with water.
pulp	7.
	syl	pulp
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce (a material or solid substance) to pulp or (of a material, etc.) to be reduced to pulp.
pulp	8.
	syl	pulp
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the pulp from (fruit, etc.).
pulpit	ety	C14: from Latin pulpitum a platform
pulpit	1.
	syl	pul+pit
	pron	<1pulpit>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised platform, usually surrounded by a barrier, set up in churches as the appointed place for preaching, leading in prayer, etc.
pulpit	2.
	syl	pul+pit
	pron	<1pulpit>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar raised structure, such as a lectern.
pulpit	3.
	syl	pul+pit
	pron	<1pulpit>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium for expressing an opinion, such as a column in a newspaper.
pulpit	4.a.
	syl	pul+pit
	pron	<1pulpit>
	pos	n.
	def	the preaching of the Christian message.
pulpit	4.b.
	syl	pul+pit
	pron	<1pulpit>
	pos	n.
	def	the clergy or their message and influence.
pulpwood	0.
	syl	pulp+wood
	pron	<1p^lp2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	pine, spruce, or any other soft wood used to make paper.
pulpier	infl
	head	pulpy
	syl	pulp:i+er
	pos	adj.
pulpiest	infl
	head	pulpy
	syl	pulp:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pulpy	0.
	syl	pulp:y
	pron	<1p^lpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a soft or soggy consistency.
pulpiness	sub
	head	pulpy
	syl	pulp:i+ness
	pos	n.
pulque	ety	C17: from Mexican Spanish, apparently from Nahuatl, from puliuhqui decomposed, since it will only keep for a day
pulque	0.
	syl	pul+que
	pron	<1pulki>, Spanish <1pulkA>
	pos	n.
	def	a light alcoholic drink from Mexico made from the juice of various agave plants, esp. the maguey.
pulsar	0.
	syl	pul+sar
	pron	<1p^l2sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of very small extremely dense stars first discovered in 1967, which rotate very fast emitting regular pulses of polarized radiation, esp. radio waves. They are thought to be neutron stars formed during supernova explosions.
pulsate	ety	C18: from Latin puls*_are to push
pulsate	1.
	syl	pul+sate
	pron	<p^l1sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expand and contract with a rhythmical beat; throb.
pulsate	2.
	syl	pul+sate
	pron	<p^l1sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to vary in intensity, magnitude, size, etc..
	exam	1	the current was pulsating.
pulsate	3.
	syl	pul+sate
	pron	<p^l1sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to quiver or vibrate.
pulsative	sub
	head	pulsate
	syl	pul+sa+tive
	pron	<1p^ls*tiv>
	pos	adj.
pulsatively	sub
	head	pulsate
	syl	pul+sa+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
pulsatile	0.
	syl	pul+sa+tile
	pron	<1p^ls*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	beating rhythmically; pulsating or throbbing.
pulsatility	sub
	head	pulsatile
	syl	pul+sa+til+i:ty
	pron	<2p^ls*1tiliti>
	pos	n.
pulsating star	0.
	syl	pul+sat+ing star
	pos	n.
	def	a type of variable star, the variation in brightness resulting from expansion and subsequent contraction of the star.
pulsation	1.
	syl	pul+sa+tion
	pron	<p^l1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pulsating.
pulsation	2.
	syl	pul+sa+tion
	pron	<p^l1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a rhythmic beating or pulsing esp. of the heart or an artery.
pulsator	1.
	syl	pul+sa+tor
	pron	<p^l1sAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that stimulates rhythmic motion of a body; a vibrator.
pulsator	2.
	syl	pul+sa+tor
	pron	<p^l1sAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any pulsating machine, device, or part.
pulsatory	1.
	syl	pul+sa+to:ry
	pron	<1p^ls*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to pulsation.
pulsatory	2.
	syl	pul+sa+to:ry
	pron	<1p^ls*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	throbbing or pulsating.
pulse	ety	C14 pous, from Latin pulsus a beating, from pellere to beat &- #!pulse+less adj.
pulse	H1.1.a.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	the rhythmical contraction and expansion of an artery at each beat of the heart, often discernible to the touch at points such as the wrists.
pulse	H1.1.b.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	a single pulsation of the heart or arteries.
pulse	H1.2.a.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	a transient sharp change in voltage, current, or some other quantity normally constant in a system.
pulse	H1.2.b.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	one of a series of such transient disturbances, usually recurring at regular intervals and having a characteristic geometric shape.
pulse	H1.2.c.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	usage	as modifier; a pulse generator.
	def	Less common name: {impulse}.
pulse	H1.3.a.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	a recurrent rhythmical series of beats, waves, vibrations, etc.
pulse	H1.3.b.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	any single beat, wave, etc., in such a series.
pulse	H1.4.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	bustle, vitality, or excitement.
	exam	1	the pulse of a city.
pulse	H1.5.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	the feelings or thoughts of a group or society as they can be measured.
	exam	1	the pulse of the voters.
keep one's finger on the pulse	6.
	head	pulse
	syl	keep one's finger on the pulse.
	def	to be well-informed about current events.
pulse	H1.7.
	syl	pulse
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to beat, throb, or vibrate.
pulse	ety	C13 pols, from Old French, from Latin puls pottage of pulse
pulse	H2.1.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	the edible seeds of any of several papilionaceous plants, such as peas, beans, and lentils.
pulse	H2.2.
	syl	pulse
	pos	p^ls; n.
	def	the plant producing any of these seeds.
pulse height analyser	0.
	syl	pulse height an:a+lys+er
	pos	n.
	def	a multichannel analyser that sorts pulses into selected amplitude ranges.
pulsejet	0.
	syl	pulse+jet
	pron	<1p^ls2Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of ramjet engine in which air is admitted through movable vanes that are closed by the pressure resulting from each intermittent explosion of the fuel in the combustion chamber, thus causing a pulsating thrust. Also called: {pulsejet engine, pulsojet}.
pulse modulation	1.
	syl	pulse mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a type of modulation in which a train of pulses is used as the carrier wave, one or more of its parameters, such as amplitude, being modulated or modified in order to carry information.
pulse modulation	2.
	syl	pulse mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the modulation of a continuous carrier wave by means of pulses.
pulsometer	alt
	head	pulsimeter
	or	pulsimeter
	syl	pul+som+e:ter
	pron	<p^l1somit*>
	pos	n.
pulsimeter	0.
	or	pulsometer
	syl	pul+sim+e:ter
	pron	<p^l1simit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for measuring the strength and rate of the pulse.
pulverable	0.
	syl	pul+ver+a:ble
	pron	<1p^lv*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be pulverized.
pulverise	alt
	head	pulverize
	or	pulverize
	syl	pul+ver+ise
	pron	<1p^lv*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
pulverize	1.
	or	pulverise
	syl	pul+ver+ize
	pron	<1p^lv*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce (a substance) to fine particles, as by crushing or grinding, or (of a substance) to be so reduced.
pulverize	2.
	or	pulverise
	syl	pul+ver+ize
	pron	<1p^lv*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy completely; defeat or injure seriously.
pulverizable	sub
	head	pulverize
	or	pulverisable
	syl	pul+ver+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pulverisable	sub
	head	pulverize
	or	pulverizable
	syl	pul+ver+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
pulverization	sub
	head	pulverize
	or	pulverisation
	syl	pul+ver:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
pulverisation	sub
	head	pulverize
	or	pulverization
	syl	pul+ver:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
pulverizer	sub
	head	pulverize
	or	pulveriser
	syl	pul+ver+2iz+er
	pos	n.
pulveriser	sub
	head	pulverize
	or	pulverizer
	syl	pul+ver+2is+er
	pos	n.
pulverulent	ety	C17: from Latin pulverulentus, from pulvis dust
pulverulent	0.
	syl	pul+ver:u+lent
	pron	<p^l1verul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, covered with, or crumbling to dust or fine particles.
pulverulence	sub
	head	pulverulent
	syl	pul+1ver:u+lence
	pos	n.
pulvillus	ety	C18: from Latin, from pulv*_inulus, diminutive of pulv*_inus cushion
pulvilli	infl
	head	pulvillus
	syl	pul+vil+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pulvillus	0.
	syl	pul+vil+lus
	pron	<p^l1vil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small pad between the claws at the end of an insect's leg.
pulvinate	ety	C19: from Latin pulv*_in*_atus cushion-shaped
pulvinated	alt
	head	pulvinate
	or	pulvinate
	syl	pul+vi+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
pulvinate	1.
	or	pulvinated
	syl	pul+vi+nate
	pron	<1p^lvi2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Architect. of a frieze
	def	curved convexly; having a swelling.
pulvinate	2.a.
	or	pulvinated
	syl	pul+vi+nate
	pron	<1p^lvi2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a cushion.
pulvinate	2.b.
	or	pulvinated
	syl	pul+vi+nate
	pron	<1p^lvi2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leafstalk
	def	having a pulvinus.
pulvinus	ety	C19: from Latin: cushion
pulvini	infl
	head	pulvinus
	syl	pul+vi+ni
	pron	<-nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pulvinus	0.
	syl	pul+vi+nus
	pron	<p^l1vIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling at the base of a leafstalk: changes in its turgor pressure cause changes in the position of the leaf.
puma	ety	C18: via Spanish from Quechuan
puma	0.
	syl	pu:ma
	pron	<1pju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large American feline mammal, that resembles a lion, having a plain greyish-brown coat and long tail. Also called: {cougar, mountain lion}.
pumice	ety	C15 pomys, from Old French pomis, from Latin p*_umex 
pumice	1.
	syl	pum+ice
	pron	<1p^mis>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pumice stone}. a light porous acid volcanic rock having the composition of rhyolite, used for scouring and, in powdered form, as an abrasive and for polishing. {~}
pumice	2.
	syl	pum+ice
	pron	<1p^mis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rub or polish with pumice.
pumiceous	sub
	head	pumice
	syl	pu+mi+ceous
	pron	<pju:1miS*s>
	pos	adj.
pummel	ety	C16: see #7pommel 
pummels	infl
	head	pummel
	or	pummels
	syl	pum+mels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
pummelling	infl
	head	pummel
	or	pummeling
	syl	pum+mel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pummelled	infl
	head	pummel
	or	pummeled
	syl	pum+melled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
pummeling	infl
	head	pummel
	or	pummelling
	syl	pum+mel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
pummeled	infl
	head	pummel
	or	pummelled
	syl	pum+meled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
pummel	0.
	syl	pum+mel
	pron	<1p^m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike repeatedly with or as if with the fists. Also (less common): {pommel}.
pump	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch pumpe pipe, probably from Spanish bomba, of imitative origin
pump	H1.1.
	syl	pump
	pos	p^mp; n.
	def	any device for compressing, driving, raising, or reducing the pressure of a fluid, esp. by means of a piston or set of rotating impellers.
pump	H1.2.
	syl	pump
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by from, out, into, away, etc.
	def	to raise or drive (air, liquid, etc., esp. into or from something) with a pump or similar device.
pump	H1.3.
	syl	pump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or into
	def	to supply in large amounts.
	exam	1	to pump capital into a project.
pump	H1.4.
	syl	pump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver (shots, bullets, etc.) repeatedly with great force.
pump	H1.5.
	syl	pump
	pos	vb.
	def	to operate (something, esp. a handle or lever) in the manner of a pump or (of something) to work in this way.
	exam	1	to pump the pedals of a bicycle.
pump	H1.6.
	syl	pump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (information) from (a person) by persistent questioning.
pump	H1.7.
	syl	pump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from or out of; of liquids
	def	to flow freely in large spurts.
	exam	1	oil pumped from the fissure.
pump	ety	C16: of unknown origin
pump	H2.1.
	syl	pump
	pos	p^mp; n.
	def	a low-cut low-heeled shoe without fastenings, worn esp. for dancing.
pump	H2.2.
	syl	pump
	pos	p^mp; n.
	def	a type of shoe with a rubber sole, used in games such as tennis; plimsoll.
pumpernickel	ety	C18: from German, of uncertain origin
pumpernickel	0.
	syl	pum+per+nick+el
	pron	<1p^mp*2nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slightly sour black bread, originating in Germany, made of coarse rye flour.
pump gun	0.
	syl	pump gun
	pos	n.
	def	a repeating gun operated by a slide-action mechanism.
pumpkin	ety	C17: from earlier pumpion, from Old French pompon, from Latin pepo, from Greek pep*_on, from pep*_on ripe, from peptein to ripen
pumpkin	1.
	syl	pump+kin
	pron	<1p^mpkin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several creeping cucurbitaceous plants of the genus esp. of North America and of Europe.
pumpkin	2.a.
	syl	pump+kin
	pron	<1p^mpkin>
	pos	n.
	def	the large round fruit of any of these plants, which has a thick orange rind, pulpy flesh, and numerous seeds.
pumpkin	2.b.
	syl	pump+kin
	pron	<1p^mpkin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	pumpkin pie.
pumpkinseed	1.
	syl	pump:kin+seed
	pron	<1p^mpkin2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the pump?!kin.
pumpkinseed	2.
	syl	pump:kin+seed
	pron	<1p^mpkin2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a common North American freshwater sunfish, with brightly coloured markings: family
pump priming	1.
	syl	pump prim+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of introducing fluid into a pump to improve the sealing of the pump parts on starting and to expel air from it.
pump priming	2.
	syl	pump prim+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	government expenditure designed to stimulate economic activity in stagnant or depressed areas.
pun	ety	C17: possibly from Italian puntiglio point of detail, wordplay; see #7punctilio 
pun	H1.1.
	syl	pun
	pos	p^n; n.
	def	the use of words or phrases to exploit ambiguities and innuendoes in their meaning, usually for humorous effect; a play on words. An example is.
	exam	1	@6Ben Battle was a soldier bold, And used to war's alarms: But a cannonball took off his legs, So he laid down his arms.@9
puns	infl
	head	pun
	syl	puns
	pos	vb.
punning	infl
	head	pun
	syl	pun+ning
	pos	vb.
punned	infl
	head	pun
	syl	punned.
	pos	vb.
pun	H1.2.
	syl	pun
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make puns.
pun	ety	C16: dialectal variant of #7pound %1 &- #!pun+ner n.
puns	infl
	head	pun
	syl	puns
	pos	p^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
punning	infl
	head	pun
	syl	pun+ning
	pos	p^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
punned	infl
	head	pun
	syl	punned.
	pos	p^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
pun	H2.0.
	syl	pun
	pos	p^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to pack (earth, rubble, etc.) by pound?!ing.
puna	ety	C17: from American Spanish, from Quechuan
puna	1.
	syl	pu:na
	pron	Spanish. <1puna>
	pos	n.
	def	a high cold dry plateau, esp. in the Andes.
puna	2.
	syl	pu:na
	pron	Spanish. <1puna>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mountain sickness}.
Punaka	alt
	head	Punakha
	or	Punakha
	syl	Pu+na+ka
	pron	<1pu:n*k*>
	pos	n.
Punakha	0.
	or	Punaka
	syl	Pu+na+kha
	pron	<1pu:n*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central Bhutan: a former capital of the country.
punce	ety	perhaps a blend of #7punch %1 and #7pounce 
punce	1.
	syl	punce
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	p^ns
	def	to kick, beat, or hit.
punce	2.
	syl	punce
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	p^ns
	def	a kick or punch.
punch	ety	C15: perhaps a variant of #7pounce %2
punch	H1.1.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike blows at, esp. with a clenched fist.
punch	H1.2.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	to herd or drive (cattle), esp. for a living.
punch	H1.3.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to poke or prod with a stick or similar object.
punch	H1.4.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow with the fist.
punch	H1.5.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	telling force, point, or vigour.
	exam	1	his arguments lacked punch.
punch	H1.6.a.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	to lessen the weight of one's blows purposely, as in theatrical fighting.
punch	H1.6.b.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	to soften one's criticism.
puncher	sub
	head	punch
	syl	punch+er
	pos	n.
punch	ety	C14: shortened from puncheon, from Old French pon*,con; see #7puncheon %2
punch	H2.1.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool or machine for piercing holes in a material.
punch	H2.2.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tools used for knocking a bolt, rivet, etc., out of a hole.
punch	H2.3.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool or machine used for stamping a design on something or shaping it by impact.
punch	H2.4.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid die of a punching machine for cutting, stamping, or shaping material.
punch	H2.5.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device, such as a card punch or tape punch, used for making holes in a card or paper tape.
punch	H2.6.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	see {centre punch}.
punch	H2.7.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce, cut, stamp, shape, or drive with a punch.
punch	ety	C17: perhaps from Hindi p*_anch, from Sanskrit pa?~nca five; the beverage originally included five ingredients
punch	H3.0.
	syl	punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	any mixed drink containing fruit juice and, usually, alcoholic liquor, generally hot and spiced.
Punch	0.
	syl	Punch
	pron	<p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the main character in the traditional children's puppet show {Punch and Judy}.
punchball	1.
	syl	punch+ball
	pron	<1p^nC2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called : {punching bag}. a stuffed or inflated ball or bag, either suspended or supported by a flexible rod, that is punched for exercise, esp. boxing training.
punchball	2.
	syl	punch+ball
	pron	<1p^nC2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a game resembling baseball in which a light ball is struck with the fist.
punchboard	0.
	syl	punch+board
	pron	<1p^nC2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board full of holes into which numbers on pieces of paper have been pushed, which a player attempts to push out.
punchbowl	1.
	syl	punch+bowl
	pron	<1p^nC2b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bowl for serving punch, lemonade, etc., usually with a ladle and often having small drinking glasses hooked around the rim.
punchbowl	2.
	syl	punch+bowl
	pron	<1p^nC2b*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a bowl-shaped depression in the land.
punch-drunk	1.
	syl	punch-drunk
	pos	adj.
	def	demonstrating or characteristic of the behaviour of a person who has suffered repeated blows to the head, esp. a professional boxer.
punch-drunk	2.
	syl	punch-drunk
	pos	adj.
	def	dazed; stupefied.
punched taperforated tape	alt
	head	punched tape
	or	punched tape
	syl	punched taper+fo+rat+ed tape
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
punched tape	0.
	or	punched taperforated tape
	syl	punched tape
	pos	n.
	def	other terms for {paper tape}.
puncheon	ety	C15 poncion, from Old French ponchon, of uncertain origin
puncheon	H1.1.
	syl	pun+cheon
	pron	<1p^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large cask of variable capacity, usually between 70 and 120 gallons.
puncheon	H1.2.
	syl	pun+cheon
	pron	<1p^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the volume of such a cask used as a liquid measure.
puncheon	ety	C14 ponson, from Old French pon*,con, from Latin puncti*_o a puncture, from pungere to prick
puncheon	H2.1.
	syl	pun+cheon
	pron	<1p^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short wooden post that is used as a vertical strut.
puncheon	H2.2.
	syl	pun+cheon
	pron	<1p^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for { {punch%2} (sense 1)}.
Punchinello	ety	C17: from earlier Polichinello, from Italian (Neapolitan dialect) Polecenella, from Italian pulcino chicken, ultimately from Latin pullus young animal
Punchinellos	infl
	head	Punchinello
	or	Punchinelloes
	syl	Pun+chi+nel+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Punchinelloes	infl
	head	Punchinello
	or	Punchinellos
	syl	Pun+chi+nel+loes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Punchinello	1.
	syl	Pun+chi+nel+lo
	pron	<2p^nCi1nel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of clown from Italian burlesque or puppet shows, the prototype of Punch.
Punchinello	2.
	syl	Pun+chi+nel+lo
	pron	<2p^nCi1nel*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any grotesque or absurd character.
punch line	0.
	syl	punch line
	pos	n.
	def	the culminating part of a joke, funny story, etc., that gives it its humorous or dramatic point.
punch-up	0.
	syl	punch-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a fight, brawl, or violent argument.
punchier	infl
	head	punchy
	syl	punch:i+er
	pos	adj.
punchiest	infl
	head	punchy
	syl	punch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
punchy	1.
	syl	punch:y
	pron	<1p^nCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	an informal word for {punch-drunk}.
punchy	2.
	syl	punch:y
	pron	<1p^nCi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	incisive or forceful.
	exam	1	a punchy article.
punchily	sub
	head	punchy
	syl	punch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
punchiness	sub
	head	punchy
	syl	punch:i+ness
	pos	n.
punctate	ety	C18: from New Latin punct*_atus, from Latin punctum a point
punctated	alt
	head	punctate
	or	punctate
	syl	punc+tat+ed
	pos	adj.
punctate	0.
	or	punctated
	syl	punc+tate
	pron	<1p^GktAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or marked with minute spots, holes, or depressions.
punctation	sub
	head	punctate
	syl	punc+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
punctilio	ety	C16: from Italian puntiglio small point, from punto point, from Latin punctum point
punctilios	infl
	head	punctilio
	syl	punc+til:i:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
punctilio	1.
	syl	punc+til:i:o
	pron	<p^Gk1tili2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	strict attention to minute points of etiquette.
punctilio	2.
	syl	punc+til:i:o
	pron	<p^Gk1tili2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty formality or fine point of etiquette.
punctilious	1.
	syl	punc+til:i+ous
	pron	<p^Gk1tili*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	paying scrupulous attention to correctness in etiquette.
punctilious	2.
	syl	punc+til:i+ous
	pron	<p^Gk1tili*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	attentive to detail.
punctiliously	sub
	head	punctilious
	syl	punc+1til:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
punctiliousness	sub
	head	punctilious
	syl	punc+1til:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
punctual	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin punctu*_alis concerning detail, from Latin punctum point
punctual	1.
	syl	punc+tu+al
	pron	<1p^Gktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	arriving or taking place at an arranged time; prompt.
punctual	2.
	syl	punc+tu+al
	pron	<1p^Gktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	having the characteristic of always keeping to arranged times, as for appointments, meetings, etc.
punctual	3.
	syl	punc+tu+al
	pron	<1p^Gktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	precise; exact; apposite.
punctual	4.
	syl	punc+tu+al
	pron	<1p^Gktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	consisting of or confined to a point in space.
punctuality	sub
	head	punctual
	syl	punc+tu+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
punctually	sub
	head	punctual
	syl	punc+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
punctuate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin punctu*_are to prick, from Latin punctum a prick, from pungere to puncture
punctuate	1.
	syl	punc+tu+ate
	pron	<1p^Gktju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to insert punctuation marks into (a written text).
punctuate	2.
	syl	punc+tu+ate
	pron	<1p^Gktju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to interrupt or insert at frequent intervals.
	exam	1	a meeting punctuated by heckling.
punctuate	3.
	syl	punc+tu+ate
	pron	<1p^Gktju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give emphasis to.
punctuator	sub
	head	punctuate
	syl	punc+tu:2a+tor
	pos	n.
punctuation	1.
	syl	punc+tu:a+tion
	pron	<2p^Gktju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of symbols not belonging to the alphabet of a writing system to indicate aspects of the intonation and meaning not otherwise conveyed in the written language.
punctuation	2.
	syl	punc+tu:a+tion
	pron	<2p^Gktju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbols used for this purpose.
punctuation	3.
	syl	punc+tu:a+tion
	pron	<2p^Gktju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of punctuating.
punctuation mark	0.
	syl	punc+tu:a+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	any of the signs used in punctuation, such as a comma or question mark.
puncture	ety	C14: from Latin punct*_ura, from pungere to prick
puncture	1.
	syl	punc+ture
	pron	<1p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hole made by a sharp object.
puncture	2.
	syl	punc+ture
	pron	<1p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a perforation and loss of pressure in a pneumatic tyre, made by sharp stones, glass, etc.
puncture	3.
	syl	punc+ture
	pron	<1p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of puncturing or perforating.
puncture	4.
	syl	punc+ture
	pron	<1p^GkC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce (a hole) in (something) with a sharp object.
puncture	5.
	syl	punc+ture
	pron	<1p^GkC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (something pressurized, esp. a tyre) to lose pressure by piercing, or (of a tyre, etc.) to be pierced and collapse in this way.
puncture	6.
	syl	punc+ture
	pron	<1p^GkC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depreciate (a person's self-esteem, pomposity, etc.).
puncturable	sub
	head	puncture
	syl	punc+tur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
puncturer	sub
	head	puncture
	syl	punc+tur+er
	pos	n.
pundit	ety	C17: from Hindi pandit, from Sanskrit pandita learned man, from pandita learned
pandit	alt
	head	pundit
	or	pundit
	syl	pan+dit
	pron	<1p^ndit>
	pos	n.
pundit	1.
	or	pandit
	syl	pun+dit
	pron	<1p^ndit>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-appointed expert.
pundit	2.
	or	pandit
	syl	pun+dit
	pron	<1p^ndit>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a learned person.
pundit	3.
	or	pandit
	syl	pun+dit
	pron	<1p^ndit>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brahman learned in Sanskrit and, esp. in Hindu religion, philosophy or law.
Pune	0.
	syl	Pu:ne
	pron	<1pu:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Poona}.
pung	ety	C19: shortened from Algonquian tom-pung; compare #7toboggan 
pung	0.
	syl	pung
	pron	<p^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a horse-drawn sleigh with a boxlike body on runners.
pungent	ety	C16: from Latin pungens piercing, from pungere to prick
pungent	1.
	syl	pun+gent
	pron	<1p^nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an acrid smell or sharp bitter flavour.
pungent	2.
	syl	pun+gent
	pron	<1p^nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wit, satire, etc.
	def	biting; caustic.
pungent	3.
	syl	pun+gent
	pron	<1p^nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	ending in a sharp point.
	exam	1	a pungent leaf.
pungency	sub
	head	pungent
	syl	pun+gen+cy
	pos	n.
pungently	sub
	head	pungent
	syl	pun+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
Punic	ety	C15: from Latin P*_unicus, variant of Poenicus Carthaginian, from Greek Phoinix 
Punic	1.
	syl	Pu+nic
	pron	<1pju:nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Carthage or the Carthaginians.
Punic	2.
	syl	Pu+nic
	pron	<1pju:nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of the treachery of the Carthaginians.
Punic	3.
	syl	Pu+nic
	pron	<1pju:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the ancient Carthaginians; a late form of Phoenician.
Punic Wars	0.
	syl	Pu+nic Wars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three wars (264-241 #7b.c., 218-201 #7b.c., and 149-146 #7b.c.) , in which Rome crushed Carthaginian power, destroying Carthage itself.
punish	ety	C14 punisse, from Old French punir, from Latin p*_un*_ire to punish, from poena penalty
punish	1.
	syl	pun+ish
	pron	<1p^niS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force (someone) to undergo a penalty or sanction, such as imprisonment, fines, death, etc., for some crime or misdemeanour.
punish	2.
	syl	pun+ish
	pron	<1p^niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict punishment for (some crime, etc.).
punish	3.
	syl	pun+ish
	pron	<1p^niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use or treat harshly or roughly, esp. as by overexertion.
	exam	1	to punish a horse.
punish	4.
	syl	pun+ish
	pron	<1p^niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to consume (some commodity) in large quantities.
	exam	1	to punish the bottle.
punisher	sub
	head	punish
	syl	pun+ish+er
	pos	n.
punishingly	sub
	head	punish
	syl	pun+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
punishable	0.
	syl	pun+ish+a:ble
	pron	<1p^niS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be punished or deserv?!ing of punishment.
punishability	sub
	head	punishable
	syl	pun+ish+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
punishment	1.
	syl	pun+ish+ment
	pron	<1p^niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a penalty or sanction given for any crime or offence.
punishment	2.
	syl	pun+ish+ment
	pron	<1p^niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of punishing or state of being punished.
punishment	3.
	syl	pun+ish+ment
	pron	<1p^niSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rough treatment.
punitive	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin p*_un*_it*_ivus concerning punishment, from Latin p*_un*_ire to punish
punitory	alt
	head	punitive
	or	punitive
	syl	pu+ni+to:ry
	pron	<1pju:nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
punitive	0.
	or	punitory
	syl	pu+ni+tive
	pron	<1pju:nitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, involving, or with the intention of inflicting punishment.
	exam	1	a punitive expedition.
punitively	sub
	head	punitive
	syl	pu+ni+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
punitiveness	sub
	head	punitive
	syl	pu+ni+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Punjab	1.
	syl	Pun+jab
	pron	<p^n1Ja:b>, <1p^nJa:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a province in NW British India: divided between India and Pakistan in 1947.
Punjab	2.
	syl	Pun+jab
	pron	<p^n1Ja:b>, <1p^nJa:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW India: reorganized in 1966 as a Punjabi-speaking state, a large part forming the new state of Haryana; mainly agricultural. Capital: Chandigarh. Pop.: 13551060 (1971). Area: 50255 sq. km (19403 sq. miles).
Panjabi	alt
	head	Punjabi
	or	Punjabi
	syl	Pan+ja+bi
	pron	<p^n1Ja:bi>
	pos	n.
Punjabi	1.
	or	Panjabi
	syl	Pun+ja+bi
	pron	<p^n1Ja:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the chief people of the Punjab.
Punjabi	2.
	or	Panjabi
	syl	Pun+ja+bi
	pron	<p^n1Ja:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state language of the Punjab, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
Punjabi	3.
	or	Panjabi
	syl	Pun+ja+bi
	pron	<p^n1Ja:bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Punjab, its people, or their language.
Punjab States	0.
	syl	Pun+jab States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	formerly
	def	a group of states in NW India, amalgamated in 1956 with Punjab state.
punk	ety	C16: of unknown origin
punk	H1.1.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an inferior, rotten, or worthless person or thing.
punk	H1.2.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower or practitioner of punk rock, esp. one wearing worthless articles such as safety pins and razor blades for decoration.
punk	H1.3.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	worthless articles collectively.
punk	H1.4.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {punk rock}.
punk	H1.5.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty criminal or hoodlum.
punk	H1.6.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a young male homosexual; catamite.
punk	H1.7.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a prostitute. {~}
punk	H1.8.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	inferior, rotten, or worthless.
punk	H1.9.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting or relating to punk rock.
punk	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
punk	H2.1.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	dried decayed wood that smoulders when ignited: used as tinder.
punk	H2.2.
	syl	punk
	pron	<p^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other substances that smoulder when ignited, esp. one used to light fireworks.
punka	ety	C17: from Hindi pankh*_a, from Sanskrit paksaka fan, from paksa wing
punkah	alt
	head	punka
	or	punka
	syl	pun+kah
	pron	<1p^Gk*>
	pos	n.
punka	0.
	or	punkah
	syl	pun+ka
	pron	<1p^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fan made of a palm leaf or leaves.
punk rock	0.
	syl	punk rock
	pos	n.
	def	rock music in a style of the late 1970s, characterized by obscene and offensive lyrics, an energetic beat, simple harmonies, and aggressive performance. &- {punk #!rock+er}
punnet	ety	C19:@T perhaps@T diminutive@T of@T dialect@T pun #7pound %2
punnet	0.
	syl	pun+net
	pron	<1p^nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small basket for fruit, such as strawberries.@T
punster	0.
	syl	pun+ster
	pron	<1p^nst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is fond of making puns, esp. one who makes a tedious habit of this.
punt	ety	Old English punt shallow boat, from Latin pont*_o punt, #7pontoon 
punt	H1.1.
	syl	punt
	pos	p^nt; n.
	def	an open flat-bottomed boat with square ends, propelled by a pole. See {quant}.
punt	H1.2.
	syl	punt
	pos	vb.
	def	to propel (a boat, esp. a punt) by pushing with a pole on the bottom of a river, etc.
punter	sub
	head	punt
	syl	punt+er
	pos	n.
punt	ety	C19: perhaps a variant of English dialect bunt to push, perhaps a nasalized variant of #7butt 
punt	H2.1.
	syl	punt
	pos	p^nt; n.
	def	a kick in certain sports, such as rugby, in which the ball is released and kicked before it hits the ground.
punt	H2.2.
	syl	punt
	pos	vb.
	def	to kick (a ball, etc.) using a punt.
punter	sub
	head	punt
	syl	punt+er
	pos	n.
punt	ety	C18: from French ponter to punt, from ponte bet laid against the banker, from Spanish punto point, from Latin punctum 
punt	H3.1.
	syl	punt
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	p^nt
	def	to gamble; bet.
punt	H3.2.
	syl	punt
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	p^nt
	def	a gamble or bet, esp. against the bank, as in roulette, or on horses.
punt	H3.3.
	syl	punt
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	p^nt
	def	Also called: {punter}. a person who bets.
take a punt at	4.
	head	punt
	syl	take a punt at.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Austral. informal.
	usage	p^nt
	def	to have an attempt or try at (something).
punter	sub
	head	punt
	syl	punt+er
	pos	n.
Punta Arenas	0.
	syl	Pun+ta A:re:nas
	pron	Spanish <1punta> <a1rAnas>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Chile, on the Strait of Magellan: the southernmost city in the world. Pop.: 64450 (1970 est.). Former name: {Magallanes}.
punty	ety	C17: see #7pontil 
punties	infl
	head	punty
	syl	pun+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
punty	0.
	syl	pun+ty
	pron	<1p^nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a long iron rod used in the finishing process of glass-blowing.
puny	ety	C16: from Old French puisne #7puisne 
punier	infl
	head	puny
	syl	pu:ni+er
	pos	adj.
puniest	infl
	head	puny
	syl	pu:ni+est.
	pos	adj.
puny	1.
	syl	pu:ny
	pron	<1pju:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a small physique or weakly constitution.
puny	2.
	syl	pu:ny
	pron	<1pju:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	paltry; insignificant.
puniness	sub
	head	puny
	syl	pu+ni+ness
	pos	n.
pup	ety	C18: back formation from #7puppy 
pup	1.a.
	syl	pup
	pos	p^p; n.
	def	a young dog, esp. when under one year of age; puppy.
pup	1.b.
	syl	pup
	pos	p^p; n.
	def	the young of various other animals, such as the seal.
in pup	2.
	head	pup
	syl	in pup.
	usage	of a bitch
	def	pregnant.
pup	3.
	syl	pup
	pos	p^p; n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit., contemptuous.
	def	a conceited young man (esp. in the phrase {young pup}) .
pup	4.
	syl	pup
	pos	p^p; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a worthless purchase (esp. in the phrase {be sold a pup}) .
pups	infl
	head	pup
	syl	pups
	pos	vb.
pupping	infl
	head	pup
	syl	pup+ping
	pos	vb.
pupped	infl
	head	pup
	syl	pupped.
	pos	vb.
pup	5.
	syl	pup
	pos	vb.
	usage	of dogs, seals, etc.
	def	to give birth to (young).
pupa	ety	C19: via New Latin, from Latin: a doll, puppet
pupae	infl
	head	pupa
	or	pupas
	syl	pu:pae
	pron	<-pE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pupas	infl
	head	pupa
	or	pupae
	syl	pu:pas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pupa	0.
	syl	pu:pa
	pron	<1pju:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an insect at the immobile nonfeeding stage of development between larva and adult, when many internal changes occur. See {coarctate, exarate, obtect}.
pupal	sub
	head	pupa
	syl	pu+pal
	pos	adj.
pupariia	infl
	head	puparium
	syl	pu+par+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
puparium	0.
	syl	pu+par+i:um
	pron	<pju:1pe*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard barrel-shaped case enclosing the pupae of the housefly and other dipterous insects.
puparial	sub
	head	puparium
	syl	pu+1par+i:al
	pos	adj.
pupate	0.
	syl	pu+pate
	pron	<pju:1pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an insect larva
	def	to develop into a pupa.
pupation	sub
	head	pupate
	syl	pu+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
pupil	ety	C14: from Latin pupillus an orphan, from p*_upus a child
pupil	H1.1.
	syl	pu+pil
	pron	<1pju:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a student who is taught by a teacher, esp. a young student.
pupil	H1.2.
	syl	pu+pil
	pron	<1pju:pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil and Scot. law.
	def	a boy under 14 or a girl under 12 who is in the care of a guardian.
pupil	ety	C16: from Latin p*_upilla, diminutive of p*_upa girl, puppet; from the tiny reflections in the eye
pupil	H2.0.
	syl	pu+pil
	pron	<1pju:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the dark circular aperture at the centre of the iris of the eye, through which light enters.
pupilage	alt
	head	pupillage
	or	pupillage
	syl	pu+pil+age
	pron	<1pju:piliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pupillage	1.
	or	pupilage
	syl	pu+pil+lage
	pron	<1pju:piliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a pupil or duration for which one is a pupil.
pupillage	2.
	or	pupilage
	syl	pu+pil+lage
	pron	<1pju:piliJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	the period spent by a newly called barrister in the chambers of a member of the bar.
pupillary	ety	C17: from #7pupil %1+-#7ary  &- @!pu+pil+#!lar+i@.ty or @!pu+pi+#!lar+i@.ty n.
pupilary	alt
	head	pupillary
	or	pupillary
	syl	pu+pi+lar:y
	pron	<1pju:pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
pupillary	H1.0.
	or	pupilary
	syl	pu+pil+lar:y
	pron	<1pju:pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a pupil or legal ward.
pupillary	ety	C18: from Latin p*_upilla #7pupil %2
pupilary	alt
	head	pupillary
	or	pupillary
	syl	pu+pi+lar:y
	pron	<1pju:pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
pupillary	H2.0.
	or	pupilary
	syl	pu+pil+lar:y
	pron	<1pju:pil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the pupil of the eye.
pupiparous	ety	C19: from New Latin pupiparus, from #7pupa+ parere to bring forth
pupiparous	0.
	syl	pu+pip:a+rous
	pron	<pju:1pip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain dipterous flies
	def	producing young that have already reached the pupa stage at the time of hatching.
puppet	ety	C16 popet, perhaps from Old French poupette little doll, ultimately from Latin p*_upa girl, doll
puppet	1.a.
	syl	pup+pet
	pron	<1p^pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small doll or figure of a person or animal moved by strings attached to its limbs or by the hand inserted in its cloth body.
puppet	1.b.
	syl	pup+pet
	pron	<1p^pit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a puppet theatre.
puppet	2.a.
	syl	pup+pet
	pron	<1p^pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, state, etc., that appears independent but is in fact controlled by another.
puppet	2.b.
	syl	pup+pet
	pron	<1p^pit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a puppet government.
puppeteer	0.
	syl	pup+pet+eer
	pron	<2p^pi1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manipulates puppets.
puppetry	1.
	syl	pup+pet+ry
	pron	<1p^pitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of making and manipulating puppets and presenting puppet shows.
puppetry	2.
	syl	pup+pet+ry
	pron	<1p^pitri>
	pos	n.
	def	unconvincing or specious presentation.
Puppis	ety	Latin: the ship, the #7poop of a ship
Puppis	infl
	syl	Pup+pis.
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Puppis	0.
	syl	Pup+pis
	pron	<1p^pis>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Vela and Canis Major, a section of which is crossed by the Milky Way.
puppy	ety	C15 popi, from Old French pop*'ee doll; compare #7puppet 
puppies	infl
	head	puppy
	syl	pup+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
puppy	1.
	syl	pup+py
	pron	<1p^pi>
	pos	n.
	def	a young dog; pup.
puppy	2.
	syl	pup+py
	pron	<1p^pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, contemptuous.
	def	a brash or conceited young man; pup.
puppyhood	sub
	head	puppy
	syl	pup+py+2hood
	pos	n.
puppyish	sub
	head	puppy
	syl	pup+py+ish
	pos	adj.
puppy fat	0.
	syl	pup+py fat
	pos	n.
	def	fatty tissue in a child or adolescent, usually disappearing with age.
puppy love	0.
	syl	pup+py love
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {calf love}.
pup tent	0.
	syl	pup tent
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {shelter tent}.
Purana	ety	C17: from Sanskrit: ancient, from pur*_a formerly
Purana	0.
	syl	Pu+ra+na
	pron	<pu1ra:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of Sanskrit writings not included in the Vedas, characteristically recounting the birth and deeds of Hindu gods and the creation, destruction, or recreation of the universe.
Puranic	sub
	head	Purana
	syl	Pu+1ra+nic
	pos	adj.
Purbeck marble	ety	C15: named after Purbeck, Dorset, where it is quarried
stone	alt
	head	Purbeck marble
	or	Purbeck marble
	syl	stone
	pron	<1pR:bek>
	pos	n.
Purbeck marble	0.
	or	stone
	syl	Pur+beck mar+ble
	pron	<1pR:bek>
	pos	n.
	def	a fossil-rich limestone that takes a high polish: used for building, etc.
purblind	ety	C13: see #7pure, blind ; compare #7parboil 
purblind	1.
	syl	pur+blind
	pron	<1pR:2blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly or nearly blind.
purblind	2.
	syl	pur+blind
	pron	<1pR:2blInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in insight or understanding; obtuse.
Edward Mills	1.
	head	Purcell
	syl	Ed:ward Mills.
	def	born 1912, U.S. physicist, noted for his work on the magnetic moments of atomic nuclei: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1952).
Henry	2.
	head	Purcell
	syl	Hen:ry.
	def	??1659-95, English composer, noted chiefly for his rhythmic and harmonic subtlety in setting words. His works include the opera (1689), music for the theatrical pieces (1691) and (1692), several choral odes, fantasias, sonatas, and church music.
purchasable	1.
	syl	pur+chas+a:ble
	pron	<1pR:Cis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be bribed or corrupted.
purchasable	2.
	syl	pur+chas+a:ble
	pron	<1pR:Cis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be bought.
purchasability	sub
	head	purchasable
	syl	pur+chas:a+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
purchase	ety	C13: from Old French porchacier to strive to obtain, from por- for+ chacier to #7chase 
purchase	1.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (goods, etc.) by payment.
purchase	2.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by effort, sacrifice, etc..
	exam	1	to purchase one's freedom.
purchase	3.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw, haul, or lift (a load) with the aid of mechanical apparatus.
purchase	4.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acquire (an estate) other than by inheritance.
purchase	5.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something that is purchased, esp. an article bought with money.
purchase	6.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of buying.
purchase	7.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	acquisition of an estate by any lawful means other than inheritance.
purchase	8.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a tackle or lever used to provide mechanical advantage in moving a heavy load.
purchase	9.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a firm foothold, grasp, etc., as for climbing or levering something.
purchase	10.
	syl	pur+chase
	pron	<1pR:Cis>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a means of achieving some influence, advantage, etc.
purchaser	sub
	head	purchase
	syl	pur+chas+er
	pos	n.
purchase tax	0.
	syl	pur+chase tax
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a tax levied on nonessential consumer goods and added to selling prices by retailers.
purdah	ety	C19: from Hindi parda veil, from Persian pardah 
purda	infl
	head	purdah
	or	pardah
	syl	pur+da
	pron	<1pR:d*>
	pos	n.
pardah	infl
	head	purdah
	or	purda
	syl	par+dah
	pron	<1pR:d*>
	pos	n.
purdah	1.
	syl	pur+dah
	pron	<1pR:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the custom in some Muslim and Hindu communities of keeping women in seclusion, with clothing that conceals them completely when they go out.
purdah	2.
	syl	pur+dah
	pron	<1pR:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a screen in a Hindu house used to keep the women out of view.
purdah	3.
	syl	pur+dah
	pron	<1pR:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a veil worn by Hindu women of high caste.
pure	ety	C13: from Old French pur, from Latin p*_urus unstained
pure	1.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mixed with any extraneous or dissimilar materials, elements, etc..
	exam	1	pure nitrogen.
pure	2.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from tainting or polluting matter; clean; wholesome.
	exam	1	pure water.
pure	3.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from moral taint or defilement.
	exam	1	pure love.
pure	5.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a subject, etc.
	def	studied in its theoretical aspects rather than for its practical applications.
	exam	1	pure mathematics;
	exam	2	pure science.
pure	6.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vowel
	def	pronounced with more or less unvarying quality without any glide; monophthongal.
pure	7.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a consonant
	def	not accompanied by another consonant.
pure	8.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of supposedly unmixed racial descent.
	exam	1	a pure Negro.
pure	9.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics, biology.
	def	breeding true for one or more characteristics; homozygous.
pure	10.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	independent of empirical concepts.
	exam	1	pure reason.
pure	11.a.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound
	def	composed of a single frequency without overtones.
pure	11.b.
	syl	pure
	pron	<pju*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of intervals in the system of just intona?!tion
	def	mathematically accurate in respect to the ratio of one frequency to another.
pureness	sub
	head	pure
	syl	pure+ness
	pos	n.
purebred	1.
	syl	pure+bred
	pron	<1pju*1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a pure strain obtained through many generations of controlled breeding.
purebred	2.
	syl	pure+bred
	pron	<1pju*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a purebred animal. Compare { {grade} (sense 9), {crossbred} (sense 2)}.
pure culture	0.
	syl	pure cul+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	a culture containing a single species of microorganism.
puree	ety	Hindi
puri	alt
	head	puree
	or	puree
	syl	pu:ri
	pron	<1pu:ri>
	pos	n.
puree	0.
	or	puri
	syl	pu+ree
	pron	<1pu:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an unleavened flaky Indian bread, that is deep-fried in ghee and served hot.
pur'ee	ety	C19: from French purer to #7purify 
pur'ee	1.
	syl	pu+r*'ee
	pron	<1pju*rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth thick pulp of cooked and sieved fruit, vegetables, meat, or fish.
pur'ees	infl
	head	pur'ee
	syl	pu+r*'ees
	pos	vb.
pur'eeing	infl
	head	pur'ee
	syl	pu+r*'ee+ing
	pos	vb.
pur'eed	infl
	head	pur'ee
	syl	pu+r*'eed.
	pos	vb.
pur'ee	2.
	syl	pu+r*'ee
	pron	<1pju*rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (cooked foods) into a pur*'ee.
Pure Land sects	0.
	syl	Pure Land sects
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Mahayana Buddhist sects venerating the Buddha as the compassionate saviour.
pure line	0.
	syl	pure line
	pos	n.
	def	a breed or strain of animals or plants in which certain characters appear in successive generations as a result of inbreeding or self-fertilization.
purely	1.
	syl	pure+ly
	pron	<1pju*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a pure manner.
purely	2.
	syl	pure+ly
	pron	<1pju*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	entirely.
	exam	1	purely by chance.
purely	3.
	syl	pure+ly
	pron	<1pju*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a chaste or innocent manner.
purfle	ety	C14: from Old French purfiler to decorate with a border, from filer to spin, from fil thread, from Latin f*_ilum 
purfle	1.
	syl	pur+fle
	pron	<1pR:fL>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a ruffled or curved ornamental band, as on clothing, furniture, etc.
purfle	2.
	syl	pur+fle
	pron	<1pR:fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to decorate with such a band or bands.
purgation	0.
	syl	pur+ga+tion
	pron	<pR:1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of purging or state of being purged; purification.
purgative	1.
	syl	pur+ga+tive
	pron	<1pR:g*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a drug or agent for purging the bowels.
purgative	2.
	syl	pur+ga+tive
	pron	<1pR:g*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	causing evacuation of the bowels; cathartic.
purgatively	sub
	head	purgative
	syl	pur+ga+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
purgatorial	1.
	syl	pur+ga+to+ri:al
	pron	<2pR:g*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to purify from sin.
purgatorial	2.
	syl	pur+ga+to+ri:al
	pron	<2pR:g*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like purgatory.
purgatorially	sub
	head	purgatorial
	syl	pur+ga+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
purgatory	ety	C13: from Old French purgatoire, from Medieval Latin p*_urg*_at*_orium, literally: place of cleansing, from Latin p*_urg*_are to #7purge 
purgatory	1.
	syl	pur+ga+to:ry
	pron	<1pR:g*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a state or place in which the souls of those who have died in a state of grace are believed to undergo a limited amount of suffering to expiate their venial sins and become purified of the remaining effects of mortal sin.
purgatory	2.
	syl	pur+ga+to:ry
	pron	<1pR:g*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or condition of suffering or torment, esp. one that is temporary.
purge	ety	C14: from Old French purger, from Latin p*_urg*_are to purify
purge	1.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid (something) of (impure or undesirable elements).
purge	2.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rid (a state, political party, etc.) of (dissident or troublesome people).
purge	3.a.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to empty (the bowels) by evacuation of faeces.
purge	3.b.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a person) to evacuate his bowels.
purge	4.a.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clear (a person) of a charge.
purge	4.b.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to free (oneself) of guilt, as by atonement.
	exam	1	to purge contempt.
purge	5.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be cleansed or purified.
purge	6.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of purging.
purge	7.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the elimination of opponents or dissidents from a state, political party, etc.
purge	8.
	syl	purge
	pron	<pR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a purgative drug or agent; cathartic.
purger	sub
	head	purge
	syl	purg+er
	pos	n.
Puri	0.
	syl	Pu:ri
	pron	<1pu*rE>, <pu*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E India, in Orissa on the Bay of Bengal: 12th-century temple of Jagannath. Pop.: 72712 (1971).
Purification of the Christianity	infl
	head	Purification of the Virgin Mary
	syl	Pu+ri+fi+ca+tion of the. Christian?!ity.
	pos	n.
Purification of the Virgin Mary	1.
	syl	Pu+ri+fi+ca+tion of the Vir+gin Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	the presentation of Jesus in the Temple after the completion of Mary's purification (Luke 2:22).
Purification of the Virgin Mary	2.
	syl	Pu+ri+fi+ca+tion of the Vir+gin Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Candlemas}. the feast commemorating this (Feb. 2).
purificator	0.
	syl	pu+ri+fi+ca+tor
	pron	<1pju*rifi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a small white linen cloth used to wipe the chalice and paten and also the lips and fingers of the celebrant at the Eucharist.
purify	ety	C14: from Old French purifier, from Late Latin p*_urific*_are to cleanse, from p*_urus pure+ facere to make
purifies	infl
	head	purify
	syl	pu+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
purifying	infl
	head	purify
	syl	pu+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
purified	infl
	head	purify
	syl	pu+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
purify	1.
	syl	pu+ri+fy
	pron	<1pju*ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to free (something) of extraneous, contaminating, or debasing matter.
purify	2.
	syl	pu+ri+fy
	pron	<1pju*ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (a person, etc.) from sin or guilt.
purify	3.
	syl	pu+ri+fy
	pron	<1pju*ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make clean, as in a ritual, esp. the churching of women after childbirth.
purification	sub
	head	purify
	syl	pu+ri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
purificatory	sub
	head	purify
	syl	pu+rif:i+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1pju*rifi2kAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
purifier	sub
	head	purify
	syl	pu+ri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
Purim	ety	Hebrew p*_ur*_im, plural of p*_ur lot; from the casting of lots by Haman
Purim	0.
	syl	Pu+rim
	pron	<1pu*rim>, Hebrew <pu:1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish holiday celebrated on Adar 14, in February or March, to commemorate the deliverance of the Jews from the massacre planned for them by Haman (Esther 9).
purine	ety	C19: from German Purin; see #7pure, uric, { -#7ine %2}
purin	alt
	head	purine
	or	purine
	syl	pu+rin
	pron	<1pju*rin>
	pos	n.
purine	1.
	or	purin
	syl	pu+rine
	pron	<1pju*rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline solid that can be prepared from uric acid. Formula: C\5H\5N\4.
purine	2.
	or	purin
	syl	pu+rine
	pron	<1pju*rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of nitrogenous bases, such as guanine and adenine, that are derivatives of purine and constituents of nucleic acids and certain coenzymes.
purism	0.
	syl	pur+ism
	pron	<1pju*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	insistence on traditional canons of correctness of form or purity of style or content, esp. in language, art, or music. &- {#!pur+ist} &- {pu+#!rist+ic} &- {pu+#!ris+ti+cal+ly}
puritan	ety	C16: from Late Latin p*_urit*_as #7purity 
puritan	1.
	syl	pu+ri+tan
	pron	<1pju*ritN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who adheres to strict moral or religious principles, esp. one opposed to luxury and sensual enjoyment.
puritan	2.
	syl	pu+ri+tan
	pron	<1pju*ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a puritan.
puritanism	sub
	head	puritan
	syl	pu+ri+tan+2ism
	pos	n.
Puritan	1.
	syl	Pu+ri+tan
	pron	<1pju*ritN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the late 16th and 17th centuries
	def	any of the more extreme English Protestants, most of whom were Calvinists, who wished to purify the Church of England of most of its ceremony and other aspects that they deemed to be Catholic. {~}
Puritan	2.
	syl	Pu+ri+tan
	pron	<1pju*ritN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the late 16th and 17th centuries
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Puritans.
Puritanism	sub
	head	Puritan
	syl	Pu+ri+tan+2ism
	pos	n.
puritanic	alt
	head	puritanical
	or	puritanical
	syl	pu+ri+tan+ic
	pos	adj.
puritanical	1.
	or	puritanic
	syl	pu+ri+tan:i+cal
	pron	<2pju*ri1t@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Usu?!ally disparaging.
	def	strict in moral or religious outlook, esp. in shunning sensual pleasures.
puritanical	2.
	or	puritanic
	syl	pu+ri+tan:i+cal
	pron	<2pju*ri1t@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of or relating to a puritan or the Puritans.
puritanically	sub
	head	puritanical
	syl	pu+ri+1tan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
puritanicalness	sub
	head	puritanical
	syl	pu+ri+1tan:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
purity	1.
	syl	pu+ri:ty
	pron	<1pju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being pure.
purity	2.
	syl	pu+ri:ty
	pron	<1pju*riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the amount of a single-frequency colour in a mixture of spectral and achromatic colours.
purl	ety	C16: from dialect pirl to twist into a cord
purl	H1.1.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {purl stitch}. a knitting stitch made by doing a plain stitch backwards.
purl	H1.2.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative border, as of lace.
purl	H1.3.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	gold or silver wire thread.
purl	H1.4.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to knit (a row or garment) in purl stitch.
purl	H1.5.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to edge (something) with a purl.
purl	xref
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2, 3, 5): {pearl}.
purl	ety	C16: related to Norwegian purla to bubble
purl	H2.1.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a stream, etc.
	def	to flow with a gentle curling or rippling movement and a murmuring sound.
purl	H2.2.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a curling movement of water; eddy.
purl	H2.3.
	syl	purl
	pron	<pR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a murmuring sound, as of a shallow stream.
purler	1.
	syl	pur+ler
	pron	<1pR:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a headlong or spectacular fall (esp. in the phrase {come a purler}) .
purler	2.
	syl	pur+ler
	pron	<1pR:l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Austral.
	def	See {pearler}.
purlieu	ety	C15 purlewe, from Anglo-French pural*'e a going through (influenced also by Old French lieu place), from Old French puraler to traverse, from pur through+ aler to go
purlieu	1.
	syl	pur+lieu
	pron	<1pR:lju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	land on the edge of a forest that was once included within the bounds of the royal forest but was later separated although still subject to some of the forest laws, esp. regarding hunting.
purlieu	2.
	syl	pur+lieu
	pron	<1pR:lju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a neighbouring area; outskirts.
purlieu	3.
	syl	pur+lieu
	pron	<1pR:lju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a place one frequents; haunt.
purlieu	4.
	syl	pur+lieu
	pron	<1pR:lju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a district or suburb, esp. one that is poor or squalid.
purlin	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
purline	alt
	head	purlin
	or	purlin
	syl	pur+line
	pron	<1pR:lin>
	pos	n.
purlin	0.
	or	purline
	syl	pur+lin
	pron	<1pR:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal beam that provides intermediate support for the common rafters of a roof construction.
purloin	ety	C15: from Old French porloigner to put at a distance, from por- for+ loin distant, from Latin longus long
purloin	0.
	syl	pur+loin
	pron	<pR:1lcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take (something) dishonestly; steal.
purloiner	sub
	head	purloin
	syl	pur+1loin+er
	pos	n.
purple	ety	Old English, from Latin purpura purple dye, from Greek porphura a purple fish
purple	1.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various colours with a hue lying between red and blue and often highly saturated; a nonspectral colour.
purple	2.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment producing such a colour.
purple	3.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth of this colour, often used to symbolize royalty or nobility.
purple	4.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	high rank; nobility.
purple	5.a.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the official robe of a cardinal.
purple	5.b.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, office, or authority of a cardinal as signified by this.
the purple	6.
	head	purple
	syl	the purple.
	def	bishops collectively.
purple	7.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour purple.
purple	8.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of writing
	def	excessively elaborate or full of imagery.
	exam	1	purple prose.
purple	9.
	syl	pur+ple
	pron	<1pR:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	noble or royal.
purpleness	sub
	head	purple
	syl	pur+ple+ness
	pos	n.
purple-fringed orchis	alt
	head	purple-fringed orchid
	or	purple-fringed orchid
	syl	pur:ple-fringed or+chis
	pos	n.
purple-fringed orchid	0.
	or	purple-fringed orchis
	syl	pur:ple-fringed or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American orchids, or having purple fringed flowers.
purple gallinule	0.
	syl	pur+ple gal+li+nule
	pos	n.
	def	a long-toed purple aquatic bird, (or of the southern U.S. and Europe, with red legs and red bill: family (rails, etc.).
purple heart	1.
	syl	pur+ple heart
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical American legu?!minous trees of the genus
purple heart	2.
	syl	pur+ple heart
	pos	n.
	def	the decorative purple heartwood of any of these trees.
purple heart	3.
	syl	pur+ple heart
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a heart-shaped purple tablet consisting mainly of amphetamine.
Purple Heart	0.
	syl	Pur+ple Heart
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces for a wound inflicted in action.
purple medic	0.
	syl	pur+ple med+ic
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alfalfa}.
purple patch	1.
	syl	pur+ple patch
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {purple passage}. a section in a piece of writing characterized by rich, fanciful, or ornate language.
purple patch	2.
	syl	pur+ple patch
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a period of success, good fortune, etc.
purport	ety	C15: from Anglo-French: contents, from Old French porporter to convey, from por- forth+ porter to carry, from Latin port*_are 
purport	1.
	syl	pur+port
	pron	<pR:1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to claim to be (true, official, etc.) by manner or appearance, esp. falsely.
purport	2.
	syl	pur+port
	pron	<pR:1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signify or imply.
purport	3.
	syl	pur+port
	pron	<1pR:pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	meaning; significance; import.
purport	4.
	syl	pur+port
	pron	<1pR:pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	purpose; object; intention.
purpose	ety	C13: from Old French porpos, from porposer to plan, from Latin pr*_op*_onere #7propose 
purpose	1.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the reason for which anything is done, created, or exists.
purpose	2.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed design, outcome, or idea that is the object of an action or other effort.
purpose	3.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	fixed intention in doing something; determination.
	exam	1	a man of purpose.
purpose	4.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	practical advantage or use.
	exam	1	to work to good purpose.
purpose	5.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	that which is relevant or under consideration (esp. in the phrase {to} or {from the purpose) }.
purpose	6.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	purport.
on purpose	7.
	head	purpose
	syl	on purpose.
	def	intentionally.
purpose	8.
	syl	pur+pose
	pron	<1pR:p*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intend or determine to do (something).
purpose-built	0.
	syl	pur:pose-built
	pos	adj.
	def	made to serve a specific purpose.
purposeful	1.
	syl	pur+pose+ful
	pron	<1pR:p*sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a definite purpose in view.
purposeful	2.
	syl	pur+pose+ful
	pron	<1pR:p*sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	fixed in one's purpose; determined.
purposefully	sub
	head	purposeful
	syl	pur+pose+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
purposefulness	sub
	head	purposeful
	syl	pur+pose+ful+ness
	pos	n.
purposeless	0.
	syl	pur+pose+less
	pron	<1pR:p*slis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no fixed plan or intention.
purposelessly	sub
	head	purposeless
	syl	pur+pose+less+ly
	pos	adv.
purposelessness	sub
	head	purposeless
	syl	pur+pose+less+ness
	pos	n.
purposely	0.
	syl	pur+pose+ly
	pron	<1pR:p*sli>
	pos	adv.
	def	for a definite reason; on purpose.
purposive	1.
	syl	pur+pos+ive
	pron	<1pR:p*siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, having, or indicating conscious intention.
purposive	2.
	syl	pur+pos+ive
	pron	<1pR:p*siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving a purpose; useful.
purposively	sub
	head	purposive
	syl	pur+pos+ive+ly
	pos	adv.
purposiveness	sub
	head	purposive
	syl	pur+pos+ive+ness
	pos	n.
purpura	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek porphura a shellfish yielding purple dye &- #!pur+pu+ric adj.
purpura	0.
	syl	pur+pu+ra
	pron	<1pR:pjur*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any of several blood diseases causing purplish spots or patches due to subcutaneous bleeding.
purpure	ety	Old English from Latin purpura #7purple 
purpure	0.
	syl	pur+pure
	pron	<1pR:pju*>
	pos	n. adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	purple.
purpurin	ety	C19: from Latin purpura #7purple+ -#7in 
purpurin	0.
	syl	pur+pu+rin
	pron	<1pR:pjurin>
	pos	n.
	def	a red crystalline compound used as a stain for biological specimens; 1,2,4-trihydroxyanthraquinone. Formula: C\1\4H\5O\2(OH)\3.
purr	ety	C17: of imitative origin; compare French ronronner to purr, German schnurren, Dutch snorren  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** schnurren, Dutch snorren  ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
purr	1.
	syl	purr
	pron	<pR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of cats
	def	to make a low vibrant sound, usually considered as expressing pleasure, etc.
purr	2.
	syl	purr
	pron	<pR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express (pleasure, etc.) by this sound.
purr	3.
	syl	purr
	pron	<pR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a purring sound.
purse	ety	Old English purs, probably from Late Latin bursa bag, ultimately from Greek: leather
purse	1.
	syl	purse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bag or pouch, often made of soft leather, for carrying money, esp. coins.
purse	2.
	syl	purse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a woman's handbag.
purse	3.
	syl	purse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a small bag or pouch in form or function.
purse	4.
	syl	purse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	wealth; funds; resources.
purse	5.
	syl	purse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money that is offered, esp. as a prize.
purse	6.
	syl	purse
	pron	<pR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contract (the mouth, lips, etc.) into a small rounded shape.
purser	0.
	syl	purs+er
	pron	<1pR:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer aboard a passenger ship, merchant ship, or aircraft who keeps the accounts and attends to the welfare of the passengers.
purse seine	0.
	syl	purse seine
	pos	n.
	def	a large net towed, usually by two boats, that encloses a school of fish and is then closed at the bottom by means of a line resembling a purse string.
purse strings	0.
	syl	purse strings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	control of finance or expenditure (esp. in such phrases as {hold} or {control the purse strings}) .
purslane	ety	C14 purcelane, from Old French porcelaine, from Late Latin porcill*_ag*_o, from Latin porcill*_aca, variant of portul*_aca 
purslane	1.
	syl	purs+lane
	pron	<1pR:slin>, <-lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a weedy portulacaceous plant, with small yellow flowers and fleshy leaves, which are used in salads and as a potherb.
purslane	2.
	syl	purs+lane
	pron	<1pR:slin>, <-lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, such as sea purslane and water purslane.
pursuance	0.
	syl	pur+su+ance
	pron	<p*1sju:*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the carrying out or pursuing of an action, plan, etc.
pursuant	ety	C17: related to Middle English poursuivant following after, from Old French; see #7pursue 
pursuant	1.
	syl	pur+su+ant
	pron	<p*1sju:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	usage	usually postpositive; often foll. by to
	def	in agreement or conformity.
pursuant	2.
	syl	pur+su+ant
	pron	<p*1sju:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pursuing.
pursuantly	sub
	head	pursuant
	syl	pur+1su+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
pursue	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman pursiwer, from Old French poursivre, from Latin pr*_osequ*_i to follow after
pursues	infl
	head	pursue
	syl	pur+sues
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
pursuing	infl
	head	pursue
	syl	pur+su+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
pursued	infl
	head	pursue
	syl	pur+sued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
pursue	1.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to follow (a fugitive, etc.) in order to capture or overtake.
pursue	2.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	esp. of something bad or unlucky
	def	to follow closely or accompany.
	exam	1	ill health pursued her.
pursue	3.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to seek or strive to attain (some object, desire, etc.).
pursue	4.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to follow the precepts of (a plan, policy, etc.).
pursue	5.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to apply oneself to (one's studies, hobbies, interests, etc.).
pursue	6.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to follow persistently or seek to become acquainted with.
pursue	7.
	syl	pur+sue
	pron	<p*1sju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to continue to discuss or argue (a point, subject, etc.).
pursuer	sub
	head	pursue
	syl	pur+1su+er
	pos	n.
pursuit	ety	C14: from Old French poursieute, from poursivre to prosecute, #7pursue 
pursuit	1.a.
	syl	pur+suit
	pron	<p*1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pursuing, chasing, or striving after.
pursuit	1.b.
	syl	pur+suit
	pron	<p*1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a pursuit plane.
pursuit	2.
	syl	pur+suit
	pron	<p*1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an occu?!pation, hobby, or pastime.
pursuit	3.
	syl	pur+suit
	pron	<p*1sju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in cycling
	def	a race in which the riders set off at intervals along the track and attempt to overtake each other.
pursuivant	ety	C14: from Old French, from poursivre to #7pursue 
pursuivant	1.
	syl	pur+sui+vant
	pron	<1pR:siv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest rank of heraldic officer.
pursuivant	2.
	syl	pur+sui+vant
	pron	<1pR:siv*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a state or royal messenger.
pursuivant	3.
	syl	pur+sui+vant
	pron	<1pR:siv*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a follower or attendant.
pursy	ety	C15: alteration of earlier pursive, from Anglo-French porsif, ultimately from Latin puls*_are to #7pulsate 
pursy	1.
	syl	purs:y
	pron	<1pR:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	short-winded.
pursy	2.
	syl	purs:y
	pron	<1pR:si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fat; over-weight.
purtenance	ety	C14: from Old French pertinance something that belongs; see #7appurtenance 
purtenance	0.
	syl	pur+te+nance
	pron	<1pR:tin*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the inner organs, viscera.
purulent	ety	C16: from Latin p*_urulentus, from #7pus 
purulent	0.
	syl	pu+ru+lent
	pron	<1pju*rul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing pus.
purulence	sub
	head	purulent
	or	purulency
	syl	pu+ru+lence
	pos	n.
purulency	sub
	head	purulent
	or	purulence
	syl	pu+ru+len+cy
	pos	n.
purulently	sub
	head	purulent
	syl	pu+ru+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Pur'us	0.
	syl	Pu+r*'us
	pron	Spanish, Portuguese <pu1rus>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW central South America, rising in SE Peru and flowing northeast to the Amazon. Length: about 3200 km (2000 miles).
purvey	ety	C13: from Old French porveeir, from Latin pr*_ovid*_ere to #7provide 
purvey	1.
	syl	pur+vey
	pron	<p*1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell or provide (commodities, esp. foodstuffs) on a large scale.
purvey	2.
	syl	pur+vey
	pron	<p*1vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to publish or make available (lies, scandal, etc.).
purveyance	1.
	syl	pur+vey+ance
	pron	<p*1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of purveying.
purveyance	2.
	syl	pur+vey+ance
	pron	<p*1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	that which is purveyed.
purveyance	3.
	syl	pur+vey+ance
	pron	<p*1vA*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the collection or requisition of provisions for a sovereign.
purveyor	1.
	syl	pur+vey+or
	pron	<p*1vA*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person, organi?!zation, etc., that supplies food and provisions.
purveyor	2.
	syl	pur+vey+or
	pron	<p*1vA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spreads, repeats, or sells (information, lies, etc.).
purveyor	3.
	syl	pur+vey+or
	pron	<p*1vA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	an officer providing or exacting provisions, lodging, etc., for a sovereign.
purview	ety	C15: from Anglo-Norman purveu, from porveeir to furnish; see #7purvey 
purview	1.
	syl	pur+view
	pron	<1pR:vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the scope of operation or concern of something.
purview	2.
	syl	pur+view
	pron	<1pR:vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the breadth or range of outlook or understanding.
purview	3.
	syl	pur+view
	pron	<1pR:vju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the body of a statute, containing the enacting clauses.
pus	ety	C16: from Latin p*_us; related to Greek puon pus
pus	0.
	syl	pus
	pos	p^s; n.
	def	the yellow or greenish fluid product of inflammation, composed largely of dead leucocytes, exuded plasma, and liquefied tissue cells.
Pusan	0.
	syl	Pu+san
	pron	<1pu:1s@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE South Korea, on the Korean Strait: the second largest city and chief port of the country; industrial centre; two universities. Pop.: 2450977 (1975).
Edward Bouverie	infl
	head	Pusey
	syl	Ed:ward Bou:ve:rie
	pron	<1bu:v*ri>
	pos	n.
Pusey	0.
	syl	Pu:sey
	pron	<1pju:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	1800-82, English ecclesiastic; a leader with Keble and Newman of the Oxford Movement.
Puseyism	ety	C19: after E. B. P#7usey 
Puseyism	0.
	syl	Pu+sey+ism
	pron	<1pju:zi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory term for the {Oxford Movement}, used by its contemporary opponents.
Puseyite	sub
	head	Puseyism
	syl	Pu+sey+ite
	pos	n. adj.
push	ety	C13: from Old French pousser, from Latin puls*_are, from pellere to drive
push	1.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by off, away, etc.
	def	to apply steady force to in order to move it.
push	2.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to thrust (one's way) through something, such as a crowd, by force.
push	3.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to apply oneself vigorously (to achieving a task, plan, etc.).
push	4.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage or urge (a person) to some action, decision, etc..
	exam	1	she was a woman who liked to push her husband.
push	5.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to be an advocate or promoter (of).
	exam	1	to push for acceptance of one's theories.
push	6.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use one's influence to help (a person).
	exam	1	to push one's own candidate.
push	7.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bear upon (oneself or another person) in order to achieve more effort, better results, etc.
push	8.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rely too much on (something).
	exam	1	to push one's luck.
push	9.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Tennis, cricket, etc.
	def	to hit (a ball) with a stiff pushing stroke.
push	10.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to sell (narcotic drugs) illegally.
push	11.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by out, into, etc.; esp. of geographical features
	def	to reach or extend.
	exam	1	the cliffs pushed out to the sea.
push up (the) daisies	12.
	head	push
	syl	push up (the) daisies.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be dead and buried.
push	13.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of pushing; thrust.
push	14.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or device that is pressed to operate some mechanism.
push	15.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ambitious or enterprising drive, energy, etc.
push	16.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a special effort or attempt to advance, as of an army in a war.
	exam	1	to make a push.
push	17.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a number of people gathered in one place, such as at a party.
push	18.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a group or gang, esp. one considered to be a clique.
push	19.
	syl	push
	pron	<puS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, cricket, etc.
	def	a stiff pushing stroke.
at a push	20.
	head	push
	syl	at a push.
	qual	Informal.
	def	with difficulty; only just.
the push	21.
	head	push
	syl	the push.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	dismissal from employment. {~} See also {push about, push along, push off, push through}.
push around	alt
	head	push about
	or	push about
	syl	push a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
push about	0.
	or	push around
	syl	push a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to bully; keep telling (a person) what to do in a bossy manner.
push along	0.
	syl	push a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go away; leave.
pushball	0.
	syl	push+ball
	pron	<1puS2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a game in which two teams try to push a heavy ball towards opposite goals.
push-bike	0.
	syl	push-bike
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {bicycle}.
push button	1.
	syl	push but+ton
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical switch operated by pressing a button, which closes or opens a circuit.
push-button	infl
	head	push button
	syl	push-but:ton.
	pos	n.
push button	2.a.
	syl	push but+ton
	pos	n.
	def	operated by a push button.
	exam	1	a push-button radio.
push button	2.b.
	syl	push but+ton
	pos	n.
	def	initiated as simply as by pressing a button.
	exam	1	push-button warfare.
pushcart	0.
	syl	push+cart
	pron	<1puS2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {{barrow} %1 (sense 3)}.
pushchair	0.
	syl	push+chair
	pron	<1puS2Ce*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a usually collapsible chair-shaped carriage in which a small child may be wheeled. U.S. word: {stroller}. Austral. words: {pusher, stroller}.
pushed	0.
	syl	pushed
	pron	<puSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	short (of) or in need (of time, money, etc.).
pusher	1.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who sells illegal drugs, esp. narcotics such as heroin and morphine.
pusher	2.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an actively or aggressively ambitious person.
pusher	3.a.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aircraft propeller placed behind the engine.
pusher	3.b.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of aircraft using such a propeller.
pusher	4.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that pushes.
pusher	5.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rakelike implement used by small children to push food onto a spoon.
pusher	6.
	syl	push+er
	pron	<1puS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the usual name for {pushchair}.
pushing	1.
	syl	push+ing
	pron	<1puSiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	enterprising, resourceful, or aggressively ambitious.
pushing	2.
	syl	push+ing
	pron	<1puSiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	impertinently self-assertive.
pushing	3.
	syl	push+ing
	pron	<1puSiG>
	pos	adv.
	def	almost or nearly (a certain age, speed, etc.).
	exam	1	pushing fifty.
pushingly	sub
	head	pushing
	syl	push+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
pushingness	sub
	head	pushing
	syl	push+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Aleksander Sergeyevich	infl
	head	Pushkin
	syl	A:le:ksan:der Ser:ge:ye:vich
	pron	<ali1ksand%@r> <sir1gjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Pushkin	0.
	syl	Push:kin
	pron	<1puSkin>
	pos	n.
	def	1799-1837, Russian poet, novelist, and dramatist. His works include the romantic verse tale (1822), the verse novel (1833), the tragedy (1825), and the novel (1836).
push off	1.
	syl	push off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	Also: {push out}. to move into open water, as by being cast off from a mooring.
push off	2.
	syl	push off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go away; leave.
pushover	1.
	syl	push+o:ver
	pron	<1puS2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	something that is easily achieved or accomplished.
pushover	2.
	syl	push+o:ver
	pron	<1puS2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person, team, etc., that is easily taken advantage of or defeated.
pushpin	0.
	syl	push+pin
	pron	<1puS2pin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a large-headed drawing pin.
push-pull	0.
	syl	push-pull
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	using two similar electronic devices, such as matched valves, made to operate 180?% out of phase with each other. The outputs are combined to produce a signal that replicates the input waveform.
	exam	1	a push-pull amplifier.
pushrod	0.
	syl	push+rod
	pron	<1puS2rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal rod transmitting the reciprocating motion that operates the valves of an internal-combustion engine having the camshaft in the crankcase.
push-start	1.
	syl	push-start
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to start (a motor vehicle) by pushing it while it is in gear, thus turning the engine. {~}
push-start	2.
	syl	push-start
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or process of starting a vehicle in this way.
push through	0.
	syl	push through
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compel to accept.
	exam	1	the bill was pushed through Parliament.
Pushtu	alt
	head	Pushto
	or	Pushto
	syl	Push+tu
	pron	<1p^Stu:>
	pos	n. adj.
Pushto	0.
	or	Pushtu
	syl	Push+to
	pron	<1p^St*u>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	variant spellings of {Pashto}.
push-up	0.
	syl	push-up
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {press-up}.
pushier	infl
	head	pushy
	syl	push:i+er
	pos	adj.
pushiest	infl
	head	pushy
	syl	push:i+est.
	pos	adj.
pushy	1.
	syl	push:y
	pron	<1puSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	offensively assertive or forceful.
pushy	2.
	syl	push:y
	pron	<1puSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	aggressively or ruthlessly ambitious.
pushily	sub
	head	pushy
	syl	push:i+ly
	pos	adv.
pushiness	sub
	head	pushy
	syl	push:i+ness
	pos	n.
pusillanimous	ety	C16: from Late Latin pusillanimis from Latin pusillus weak+ animus courage
pusillanimous	1.
	syl	pu+sil+lan:i+mous
	pron	<2pju:si1l@nim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by a lack of courage or determination.
pusillanimity	sub
	head	pusillanimous
	syl	pu+sil+la+nim+i:ty
	pron	<2pju:sil*1nimiti>
	pos	n.
pusillanimously	sub
	head	pusillanimous
	syl	pu+sil+1lan:i+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
puss	ety	C16: related to Middle Low German p*_us, Dutch poes, Lithuanian puz 
puss	H1.1.
	syl	puss
	pron	<pus>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {cat}. See also {pussy%1} (sense 1).
puss	H1.2.
	syl	puss
	pron	<pus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a girl or woman.
puss	H1.3.
	syl	puss
	pron	<pus>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {hare}.
puss	ety	C17: from Irish pus 
puss	H2.0.
	syl	puss
	pron	<pus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the face.
puss moth	0.
	syl	puss moth
	pos	n.
	def	a large pale European moth, (or having a thick furry body and a tuft of scales on each forewing: family
pussy	ety	C18: from #7puss %1
pussies	infl
	head	pussy
	syl	puss:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pussy	H1.1.
	syl	puss:y
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {puss, pus@.sy+cat} (#!p$us$I@!k@at). an informal name for a {cat}.
pussy	H1.2.
	syl	puss:y
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	def	a furry catkin, esp. that of the pussy willow.
pussy	H1.3.
	syl	puss:y
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {tipcat}.
pussies	infl
	head	pussy
	syl	puss:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pussy	H2.1.
	syl	puss:y
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	the female genitals.
pussy	H2.2.
	syl	puss:y
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a woman considered as a sexual object.
pussier	infl
	head	pussy
	syl	pus+si+er
	pos	adj.
pussiest	infl
	head	pussy
	syl	pus+si+est.
	pos	adj.
pussy	H3.0.
	syl	pus+sy
	pron	<1p^si>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or full of pus.
pussyfoot	1.
	syl	puss:y+foot
	pron	<1pusi2fut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move about stealthily or warily like a cat.
pussyfoot	2.
	syl	puss:y+foot
	pron	<1pusi2fut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to avoid committing oneself.
pussyfoots	infl
	head	pussyfoot
	syl	puss:y+foots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pussyfoot	3.
	syl	puss:y+foot
	pron	<1pusi2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who pussyfoots.
pussy willow	1.
	syl	puss:y wil+low
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	def	an American willow tree, with silvery silky catkins: widely planted for ornament.
pussy willow	2.
	syl	puss:y wil+low
	pron	<1pusi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar willows.
pustulant	1.
	syl	pus+tu+lant
	pron	<1p^stjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing the formation of pustules.
pustulant	2.
	syl	pus+tu+lant
	pron	<1p^stjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent causing such formation.
pustulate	1.
	syl	pus+tu+late
	pron	<1p^stju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form into pustules.
pustulate	2.
	syl	pus+tu+late
	pron	<1p^stjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with pustules.
pustulation	sub
	head	pustulate
	syl	pus+tu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
pustule	ety	C14: from Latin pustula a blister, variant of p*_usula; compare Greek phusallis bladder, phusa bellows
pustule	1.
	syl	pus+tule
	pron	<1p^stju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small inflamed elevated area of skin containing pus.
pustule	2.
	syl	pus+tule
	pron	<1p^stju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any small distinct spot resembling a pimple or blister.
pustular	sub
	head	pustule
	syl	pus+tu+lar
	pron	<1p^stjul*>
	pos	adj.
put	ety	C12 puten to push; related to Old English potian to push, Norwegian, Icelandic pota to poke
puts	infl
	head	put
	syl	puts
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
putting	infl
	head	put
	syl	put+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
put	infl
	syl	put.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
put	1.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to be (in a position or place).
	exam	1	to put a book on the table.
put	2.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to be (in a state, relation, etc.).
	exam	1	to put one's things in order.
put	3.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to cause (a person) to experience the endurance or suffering (of).
	exam	1	to put to death;
	exam	2	to put to the sword.
put	4.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to set or commit (to an action, task, or duty), esp. by force.
	exam	1	he put him to work.
put	5.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to render, transform, or translate.
	exam	1	to put into English.
put	6.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to set (words) in a musical form (esp. in the phrase {put to music}) .
put	7.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to estimate.
	exam	1	he put the distance at fifty miles.
put	8.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to utilize (for the purpose of).
	exam	1	he put his knowledge to good use.
put	9.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to couple a female animal (with a male) for the purpose of breeding.
	exam	1	the farmer put his heifer to the bull.
put	10.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to state; express.
	exam	1	to put it bluntly.
put	11.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to set or make (an end or limit).
	exam	1	he put an end to the proceedings.
put	12.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to present for consideration in anticipation of an answer or vote; propose.
	exam	1	he put the question to the committee;
	exam	2	I put it to you that one day you will all die.
put	13.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to invest (money) in; give (support) to.
	exam	1	he put five thousand pounds into the project.
put	14.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to impart.
	exam	1	to put zest into a party.
put	15.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to throw or cast.
not know where to put oneself	16.
	head	put
	syl	not know where to put oneself.
	def	to feel awkward or embarrassed.
put paid to	17.
	head	put
	syl	put paid to.
	def	to destroy irrevocably and utterly.
	exam	1	the manager's disfavour put paid to their hopes for promotion.
stay put	18.
	head	put
	syl	stay put.
	def	to remain in one place without leaving it; remain stationary.
put	19.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a throw or cast, esp. in putting the shot.
put	20.
	syl	put
	pron	<put>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {put option}. an option to sell a stated amount of securities at a specified price during a specified limited period. Compare {{call} (sense 58)}. {~} See also {put about, put across, put aside, put away, put back, put down, put forth, put forward, put in, put off, put on, put on to, put out, put over, put through, put up, put upon}.
put about	1.
	syl	put a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to change course or cause to change course.
	exam	1	we put about and headed for home.
put about	2.
	syl	put a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make widely known.
	exam	1	he put about the news of the air disaster.
put about	3.
	syl	put a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to disconcert or disturb.
	exam	1	she was quite put about by his appearance.
put across	1.
	syl	put a:cross
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate in a comprehensible way.
	exam	1	he couldn't put things across very well.
put one across	2.
	head	put across
	syl	put one across.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get (someone) to accept or believe a claim, excuse, etc., by deception.
	exam	1	they put one across their teacher.
putamen	ety	C19: from Latin: clippings, from put*_are to prune
putamina	infl
	head	putamen
	syl	pu+tam:i+na
	pron	<-1t@min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
putamen	0.
	syl	pu+ta+men
	pron	<pju:1tAmen>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard endocarp or stone of fruits such as the peach, plum, and cherry.
by	alt
	head	put aside
	or	put aside
	syl	by
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
put aside	1.
	or	by
	syl	put a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move (an object, etc.) to one side, esp. in rejection.
put aside	2.
	or	by
	syl	put a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store up; save.
	exam	1	to put money aside for a rainy day.
put aside	3.
	or	by
	syl	put a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ignore or disregard.
	exam	1	let us put aside our differences.
putative	ety	C15: from Late Latin put*_at*_ivus supposed, from Latin put*_are to consider
putative	1.
	syl	pu+ta+tive
	pron	<1pju:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	commonly regarded as being.
	exam	1	the putative father.
putative	2.
	syl	pu+ta+tive
	pron	<1pju:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	considered to exist or have existed; inferred.
putative	3.
	syl	pu+ta+tive
	pron	<1pju:t*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a mood of the verb in some languages used when the speaker does not have direct evidence of what he is asserting, but has inferred it on the basis of something else.
putatively	sub
	head	putative
	syl	pu+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
put away	1.
	syl	put a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return (something) to the correct or proper place.
	exam	1	he put away his books.
put away	2.
	syl	put a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to save.
	exam	1	to put away money for the future.
put away	3.
	syl	put a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lock up in a prison, mental institution, etc..
	exam	1	they put him away for twenty years.
put away	4.
	syl	put a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eat or drink, esp. in large amounts.
put away	5.
	syl	put a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to death, because of old age or illness.
	exam	1	the dog had to be put away.
put back	1.
	syl	put back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return to its former place.
put back	2.
	syl	put back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move to a later time or date.
	exam	1	the wedding was put back a fortnight.
put back	3.
	syl	put back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay or impede the progress of.
	exam	1	the strike put back production severely.
put down	1.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a written record of.
put down	2.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repress.
	exam	1	to put down a rebellion.
put down	3.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider; account.
	exam	1	they put him down for an ignoramus.
put down	4.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute.
	exam	1	I put the mistake down to his inexperience.
put down	5.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to death, because of old age or illness.
	exam	1	the vet put the cat down.
put down	6.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to table on the agenda.
	exam	1	the MPs put down a motion on the increase in crime.
put down	7.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to dismiss, reject, or humiliate. {~} {put-down}.
put down	8.
	syl	put down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	a cruelly critical remark.
put forth	1.
	syl	put forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to present; propose.
put forth	2.
	syl	put forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to produce or bear (leaves, branches, shoots, etc.).
put forward	1.
	syl	put for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propose; suggest.
put forward	2.
	syl	put for+ward
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to offer the name of; nominate.
put in	1.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to bring a vessel into port, esp. for a brief stay.
	exam	1	we put in for fresh provisions.
put in	2.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to apply or cause to apply (for a job, in a competition, etc.).
put in	3.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to submit.
	exam	1	he put in his claims form.
put in	4.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to intervene with (a remark) during a conversation.
put in	5.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devote (time, effort, etc.) to a task.
	exam	1	he put in three hours overtime last night.
put in	6.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to cause (a team, esp. the opposing one) to bat.
	exam	1	England won the toss and put the visitors in to bat.
put in	7.
	syl	put in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the act of throwing the ball into a scrum.
putlog	ety	C17: changed (through influence of #7{log %1}) from earlier putlock, probably from #7put (past participle)+#7lock 
putlock	alt
	head	putlog
	or	putlog
	syl	put+lock
	pos	n.
putlog	0.
	or	putlock
	syl	put+log
	pron	<1p^t2log>
	pos	n.
	def	a short horizontal beam that with others supports the floor planks of a scaffold.
Israel	1.
	head	Putnam
	syl	Is:ra:el.
	def	1718-90, American general in the War of Independence.
Putnam	2.
	syl	Put:nam
	pron	<1p^tn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	his cousin {Ru@.fus}. 1738-1824, American soldier in the War of Independence; surveyor general of the U.S. (1796-1803).
put off	1.
	syl	put off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to postpone or delay.
	exam	1	they have put off the dance until tomorrow.
put off	2.
	syl	put off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evade (a person) by postponement or delay.
	exam	1	they tried to put him off, but he came anyway.
put off	3.
	syl	put off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse; disconcert.
	exam	1	he was put off by her appearance.
put off	4.
	syl	put off
	pos	prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to lose interest in or enjoyment of.
	exam	1	the accident put him off driving.
put off	5.
	syl	put off
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to be launched off from shore or from a ship.
	exam	1	we put off in the lifeboat towards the ship.
put off	6.
	syl	put off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to remove (clothes).
putoff	infl
	head	put off
	syl	put+off.
	pos	n.
put off	7.
	syl	put off
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a pretext or delay.
put on	1.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clothe oneself in.
	exam	1	to put on a coat.
put on	2.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to adopt (an attitude or feeling) insincerely.
	exam	1	his misery was just put on.
put on	3.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present or stage (a play, show, etc.).
put on	4.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or add.
	exam	1	she put on weight;
	exam	2	the batsman put on fifty runs before lunch.
put on	5.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an electrical device) to function.
put on	6.
	syl	put on
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wager (money) on a horse race, game, etc..
	exam	1	he put ten pounds on the favourite.
put on	7.
	syl	put on
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose as a burden or levy.
	exam	1	to put a tax on cars.
put on	8.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to cause (a bowler) to bowl.
put on	9.a.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect (a person) by telephone.
put on	9.b.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to mock or tease. {~} {put-on}.
put on	10.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a hoax or piece of mockery.
put on	11.
	syl	put on
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an affected manner or mode of behaviour.
put on to	1.
	syl	put on to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect by telephone.
put on to	2.
	syl	put on to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inform (someone) of (a person's location or activities).
	exam	1	I'll put the police on to you if you don't stop.
put on to	3.
	syl	put on to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tell (a person) about (someone or something beneficial).
	exam	1	can you put me on to a cheap supermarket??
put out	1.a.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annoy; anger.
put out	1.b.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confound or disturb; confuse.
put out	2.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extinguish or douse (a fire, light, etc.).
	exam	1	he put out the fire.
put out	3.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to poke forward.
	exam	1	to put out one's tongue.
put out	4.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be or present a source of inconvenience or annoyance to (a person).
	exam	1	I hope I'm not putting you out.
put out	5.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to issue or publish; broadcast.
	exam	1	the authorities put out a leaflet.
put out	6.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render unconscious.
put out	7.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dislocate.
	exam	1	he put out his shoulder in the accident.
put out	8.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show or exert.
	exam	1	the workers put out all their energy in the campaign.
put out	9.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass, give out (work to be done) at different premises.
put out	10.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lend (money) at interest.
put out	11.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to dismiss (a player or team).
put out	12.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	to cause (a batter or runner) to be out by a fielding play. {~} {put+out}.
put out	13.
	syl	put out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a play in which the batter or runner is put out.
put over	1.
	syl	put o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to communicate (facts, information, etc.) comprehensibly.
	exam	1	he puts his thoughts over badly.
put over	2.
	syl	put o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to postpone; defer.
	exam	1	the match was put over a week.
put (a fast) one over on	3.
	head	put over
	syl	put (a fast) one over on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get (someone) to accept or believe a claim, excuse, etc., by deception.
	exam	1	he put one over on his boss.
put-put	1.
	syl	put-put
	pron	<1p^t2p^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a light chugging or popping sound, as made by a petrol engine.
put-put	2.
	syl	put-put
	pron	<1p^t2p^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a vehicle powered by an engine making such a sound.
put-puts	infl
	head	put-put
	syl	put-puts
	pos	vb.
put-putting	infl
	head	put-put
	syl	put-put:ting
	pos	vb.
put-putted	infl
	head	put-put
	syl	put-put:ted.
	pos	vb.
put-put	3.
	syl	put-put
	pron	<1p^t2p^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or travel along with such a sound.
putrefy	ety	C15: from Old French putrefier+ Latin putrefacere, from puter rotten+ facere to make
putrefies	infl
	head	putrefy
	syl	pu+tre+fies
	pos	vb.
putrefying	infl
	head	putrefy
	syl	pu+tre+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
putrefied	infl
	head	putrefy
	syl	pu+tre+fied.
	pos	vb.
putrefy	0.
	syl	pu+tre+fy
	pron	<1pju:tri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of organic matter
	def	to decompose or rot with an offensive smell.
putrefaction	sub
	head	putrefy
	syl	pu+tre+fac+tion
	pron	<2pju:tri1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
putrefactive	sub
	head	putrefy
	or	putrefacient
	syl	pu+tre+1fac+tive
	pron	<2pju:tri1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
putrefacient	sub
	head	putrefy
	or	putrefactive
	syl	pu+tre+fa+cient
	pron	<2pju:tri1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
putrefiable	sub
	head	putrefy
	syl	pu+tre+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
putrefier	sub
	head	putrefy
	syl	pu+tre+2fi+er
	pos	n.
putrescent	ety	C18: from Latin putrescere to become rotten &- pu+#!tres+cence n.
putrescent	1.
	syl	pu+tres+cent
	pron	<pju:1tresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming putrid; rotting.
putrescent	2.
	syl	pu+tres+cent
	pron	<pju:1tresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or undergoing putrefaction.
putrescible	ety	C18: from Latin putrescere to decay
putrescible	1.
	syl	pu+tres+ci:ble
	pron	<pju:1tresibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to become putrid.
putrescible	2.
	syl	pu+tres+ci:ble
	pron	<pju:1tresibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a putrescible substance.
putrescibility	sub
	head	putrescible
	syl	pu+2tres+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
putrescine	ety	C20: from Latin putrescere + -#7ine %2
putrescine	0.
	syl	pu+tres+cine
	pron	<pju:1tresEn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline amine produced by decaying animal matter; 1,4-diaminobutane. Formula: H\2N(CH\2)\4NH\2.
putrid	ety	C16: from Latin putridus rotten, from putr*_ere to be rotten
putrid	1.
	syl	pu+trid
	pron	<1pju:trid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organic matter
	def	in a state of decomposition, usually giving off a foul smell.
	exam	1	putrid meat.
putrid	2.
	syl	pu+trid
	pron	<1pju:trid>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally corrupt or worthless.
putrid	3.
	syl	pu+trid
	pron	<1pju:trid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sickening; foul.
	exam	1	a putrid smell.
putrid	4.
	syl	pu+trid
	pron	<1pju:trid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deficient in quality or value.
	exam	1	a putrid film.
putridity	sub
	head	putrid
	or	putridness
	syl	pu+1trid+i:ty
	pos	n.
putridness	sub
	head	putrid
	or	putridity
	syl	pu+trid+ness
	pos	n.
putridly	sub
	head	putrid
	syl	pu+trid+ly
	pos	adv.
Putsch	ety	German: from Swiss German: a push, of imitative origin
Putsch	0.
	syl	Putsch
	pron	German. <puC>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent and sudden uprising; political revolt.
putt	ety	C16: of Scottish origin; related to #7put 
putt	1.
	syl	putt
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	p^t
	def	a stroke on the green with a putter to roll the ball into or near the hole.
putt	2.
	syl	putt
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	p^t
	def	to strike (the ball) in this way.
puttee	ety	C19: from Hindi patt*_i, from Sanskrit pattik*_a, from patta cloth
putty	alt
	head	puttee
	or	puttee
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
puttees	infl
	head	puttee
	or	putties
	syl	put+tees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
putties	infl
	head	puttee
	or	puttees
	syl	put+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
puttee	0.
	or	putty
	syl	put+tee
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a strip of cloth worn wound around the legs from the ankle to the knee, esp. as part of a uniform in World War I.
putter	H1.1.
	syl	putt+er
	pron	<1p^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club with a short shaft for putting, usually having a solid metal head.
putter	H1.2.
	syl	putt+er
	pron	<1p^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a golfer who putts.
	exam	1	he is a good putter.
putter	H2.0.
	syl	putt+er
	pron	<1p^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {potter%2}.
putterer	sub
	head	putter
	syl	put+ter+er
	pos	n.
putter	H3.1.
	syl	put+ter
	pron	<1put*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who puts.
	exam	1	the putter of a question.
putter	H3.2.
	syl	put+ter
	pron	<1put*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who puts the shot.
put through	1.
	syl	put through
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out to a conclusion.
	exam	1	he put through his plan.
put through	2.
	syl	put through
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize the processing of.
	exam	1	she put through his application to join the organization.
put through	3.
	syl	put through
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect by telephone.
put through	4.
	syl	put through
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a telephone call).
putting green	1.
	syl	putt+ing green
	pron	<1p^tiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	on a golf course
	def	the area of closely mown grass at the end of a fairway where the hole is.
putting green	2.
	syl	putt+ing green
	pron	<1p^tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of smooth grass with several holes for putting games.
putto	ety	from Italian, from Latin putus boy
putti	infl
	head	putto
	syl	put+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
putto	0.
	syl	put+to
	pron	<1put*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of a small boy, a cherub or cupid, esp. in baroque painting or sculpture. See also {amoretto}.
putty	ety	C17: from French pot*'ee a potful
putties	infl
	head	putty
	syl	put+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
putty	1.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff paste made of whiting and linseed oil that is used to fix glass panes into frames and to fill cracks or holes in woodwork, etc.
putty	2.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance with a similar consistency, function, or appearance.
putty	3.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of lime and water with sand or plaster of Paris used on plaster as a finishing coat.
putty	4.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a putty knife.
putty	5.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	See {putty powder}.
putty	6.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is easily influenced or persuaded.
	exam	1	he's putty in her hands.
putty	7.a.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour varying from a greyish-yellow to a greyish-brown or brownish-grey.
putty	7.b.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	putty-coloured.
up to putty	8.
	head	putty
	syl	up to putty.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	worthless or useless.
putties	infl
	head	putty
	syl	put+ties
	pos	vb.
puttying	infl
	head	putty
	syl	put+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
puttied	infl
	head	putty
	syl	put+tied.
	pos	vb.
putty	9.
	syl	put+ty
	pron	<1p^ti>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix, fill, or coat with putty.
putty powder	0.
	syl	put+ty pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a powder, either tin oxide or tin and lead oxide, used for polishing glassware, metal, etc.
puttyroot	0.
	syl	put:ty+root
	pron	<1p^ti2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American orchid, bearing a single leaf and yellowish-brown or purple flowers. Also called: {adam-and-eve}.
Putumayo	0.
	syl	Pu+tu+ma+yo
	pron	Spanish <2putu1majo>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW South America, rising in S Colombia and flowing southeast as most of the border between Colombia and Peru, entering the Amazon in Brazil: scene of the Putumayo rubber scandal (1910-11) during the rubber boom, in which many Indians were enslaved and killed by rubber exploiters. Length: 1578 km (980 miles). Brazilian name: {I*,c*'a}.
put up	0.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
put up	1.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to build; erect.
	exam	1	to put up a statue.
put up	2.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to accommodate or be accommodated at.
	exam	1	can you put me up for tonight??
put up	3.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to increase (prices).
put up	4.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to submit or present (a plan, case, etc.).
put up	5.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to offer.
	exam	1	to put a house up for sale.
put up	6.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to provide or supply; give.
	exam	1	to put up a good fight.
put up	7.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to provide (money) for; invest in.
	exam	1	they put up five thousand for the new project.
put up	8.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to preserve or can (jam, etc.).
put up	9.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pile up (long hair) on the head in any of several styles.
put up	10.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to nominate or be nominated as a candidate, esp. for a political or society post.
	exam	1	he put his wife up as secretary;
	exam	2	he put up for president.
put up	11.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to return (a weapon) to its holder, as a sword to its sheath.
	exam	1	put up your pistol&!
put up	12.a.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to inform or instruct (a person) about (tasks, duties, etc.).
put up	12.b.
	syl	put up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to urge or goad (a person) on to; incite to.
put up with	13.
	head	put up
	syl	put up with.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to endure; tolerate.
put-up	infl
	head	put up
	syl	put-up.
	pos	adj.
put up	14.
	syl	put up
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonestly or craftily prearranged or conceived (esp. in the phrase {put-up job}) .
put upon	1.
	syl	put up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to presume on (a person's generosity, good nature, etc.); take advantage of.
	exam	1	he's always being put upon.
put upon	2.
	syl	put up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to impose hardship on; maltreat.
	exam	1	he was sorely put upon.
Puvis de Chavannes	0.
	syl	Pu:vis de Cha:vannes
	qual	French
	def	pyvis d$$ #sa#!van) {Pierre C*'e@.cile} (pj$e$:r se#!sil). 1824-98, French mural painter.
Puy de Dome	1.
	syl	Puy de D*^ome
	pron	<pwi d* 1do:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France in Auvergne region. Capital: Clermont-Ferrand. Pop.: 596699 (1975). Area: 8016 sq. km (3126 sq. miles).
Puy de Dome	2.
	syl	Puy de D*^ome
	pron	<pwi d* 1do:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central France, in the Auvergne Mountains: a volcanic plug. Height: 1463 m (4800 ft.).
Puy de Sancy	0.
	syl	Puy de San+cy
	qual	French
	def	pwi d$$ s?~a#!si) a mountain in S central France: highest peak of the Monts Dore. Height: 1886 m (6188 ft.).
Henry	infl
	head	Pu-yi
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Pu-yi	0.
	syl	Pu-yi
	pron	<1pu:1jE>
	pos	n.
	def	1906-67, last emperor of China as Hs*"uan T'ung (1908-12); emperor of the Japanese puppet state of Manchukuo as K'ang Te (1934-45).
puzzle	ety	C16: of unknown origin
puzzle	1.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perplex or be perplexed.
puzzle	2.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by over
	def	to attempt the solution (of); ponder (about).
	exam	1	he puzzled over her absence.
puzzle	3.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to solve by mental effort.
	exam	1	he puzzled out the meaning of the inscription.
puzzle	4.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that puzzles.
puzzle	5.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a problem that cannot be easily or readily solved.
puzzle	6.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being puzzled.
puzzle	7.
	syl	puz+zle
	pron	<1p^zL>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy, game, or question presenting a problem that requires skill or ingenuity for its solution. See {jigsaw puzzle, Chinese puzzle}.
puzzlingly	sub
	head	puzzle
	syl	puz+zling+ly
	pos	adv.
puzzlement	0.
	syl	puz+zle+ment
	pron	<1p^zLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being puzzled; perplexity.
puzzler	0.
	syl	puz+zler
	pron	<1p^zl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that puzzles.
PVA	0.
	syl	PVA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	polyvinyl acetate.
PVC	0.
	syl	PVC
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	polyvinyl chloride; a synthetic thermoplastic material made by polymerizing vinyl chloride. The properties depend on the added plasticizer. The flexible forms are used in hosepipes, insulation, shoes, garments, etc. Rigid PVC is used for moulded articles.
Pvt	0.
	syl	Pvt.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	private.
PW	0.
	syl	P.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	policewoman.
PWD	0.
	syl	P.W.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Public Works Department.
pwt	alt
	or	pwt
	syl	pwt.
pwt	0.
	or	pwt
	syl	pwt
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	pennyweight.
PX	0.
	syl	PX
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	Post Exchange.
PY	0.
	syl	PY
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Paraguay.
py-	0.
	syl	py-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {pyo-} before a vowel.
pya	ety	from Burmese
pya	0.
	syl	pya
	pron	<pja:>, <pi1a:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Burmese monetary unit worth one hundredth of a kyat.
pyaemia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek puon pus+ haima blood
pyemia	alt
	head	pyaemia
	or	pyaemia
	syl	py+e:mi:a
	pron	<pI1Emi*>
	pos	n.
pyaemia	0.
	or	pyemia
	syl	py+ae:mi:a
	pron	<pI1Emi*>
	pos	n.
	def	blood poisoning characterized by pus-forming microorganisms in the blood.
pyaemic	sub
	head	pyaemia
	or	pyemic
	syl	py+1ae:mic
	pos	adj.
pyemic	sub
	head	pyaemia
	or	pyaemic
	syl	py+1e:mic
	pos	adj.
pycnidium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek puknos thick
pycnidiia	infl
	head	pycnidium
	syl	pyc+nid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pycnidium	0.
	syl	pyc+nid+i:um
	pron	<pik1nidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flask-shaped structure containing spores that occurs in ascomycetes and certain other fungi.
pycno-	ety	via New Latin from Greek puknos thick
pycnometer	0.
	syl	pyc+nom+e:ter
	pron	<pik1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small glass bottle of known volume for determining the relative density of liquids and solids by weighing.
pycnometric	sub
	head	pycnometer
	syl	pyc+no+met+ric
	pron	<2pikn*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
Pydna	0.
	syl	Pyd+na
	pron	<1pidn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in ancient Macedonia: site of a major Roman victory over the Macedonians, resulting in the downfall of their kingdom (168 #7b.c.) #7.
pye	0.
	syl	pye
	pron	<pI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a variant spelling of {pie%5}.
pie-dog	alt
	head	pye-dog
	or	pye-dog
	syl	pie-dog
	pos	n.
pye-dog	0.
	or	pie-dog
	syl	pye-dog
	pos	n.
	def	an ownerless half-wild Asian dog.
pyelitis	0.
	syl	py+e:li+tis
	pron	<2pI*1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the pelvis of the kidney. Compare {pyelonephritis}.
pyelitic	sub
	head	pyelitis
	syl	py+e:lit+ic
	pron	<2pI*1litik>
	pos	adj.
pyelography	0.
	syl	py+e:log+ra+phy
	pron	<2pI*1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the branch of radiology concerned with examination of the kidney and associated structures by means of an x-ray picture called a {py+e@.lo+gram} (#!pa$I$$l$$$u@!gr@am).
pyelographic	sub
	head	pyelography
	syl	py+e:lo+graph+ic
	pron	<2pI*l*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
pyelonephritis	0.
	syl	py+e:lo+ne:phri+tis
	pron	<2pI*l*uni1frItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the kidney and renal pelvis. Compare {pyelitis}.
pygidium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek pug*_e rump
pygidiia	infl
	head	pygidium
	syl	py+gid+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pygidium	0.
	syl	py+gid+i:um
	pron	<pI1Jidi*m>, <-1gid->
	pos	n.
	def	the terminal segment, division, or other structure in certain annelids, arthropods, and other invertebrates.
pygidial	sub
	head	pygidium
	syl	py+1gid+i:al
	pos	adj.
Pygmalion	0.
	syl	Pyg:ma:li:on
	pron	<pig1mAli*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Cyprus, who fell in love with the statue of a woman he had sculpted and which his prayers brought to life as Galatea.
pygmy	ety	C14 pigmeis the Pygmies, from Latin Pygmaeus a Pygmy, from Greek pugmaios undersized, from pugm*_e fist &- pyg+mae@.an or pyg+me@.an (p$Ig#!mi$:$$n) adj.
pigmy	alt
	head	pygmy
	or	pygmy
	syl	pig+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
pygmies	infl
	head	pygmy
	syl	pyg+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pygmy	1.
	or	pigmy
	syl	pyg+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally undersized person.
pygmy	2.
	or	pigmy
	syl	pyg+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is a very small example of its type.
pygmy	3.
	or	pigmy
	syl	pyg+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of little importance or significance.
pygmy	4.
	or	pigmy
	syl	pyg+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of very small stature or size.
Pigmy	alt
	head	Pygmy
	or	Pygmy
	syl	Pig+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
Pygmies	infl
	head	Pygmy
	syl	Pyg+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Pygmy	0.
	or	Pigmy
	syl	Pyg+my
	pron	<1pigmi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of the dwarf peoples of Equatorial Africa, noted for their hunting and forest culture.
pajama	alt
	head	pyjama
	or	pyjama
	syl	pa+ja+ma
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
pyjama	1.
	or	pajama
	syl	py+ja+ma
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or forming part of pyjamas.
	exam	1	pyjama top.
pyjama	2.
	or	pajama
	syl	py+ja+ma
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	requiring pyjamas to be worn.
	exam	1	a pyjama party.
pajamas	alt
	head	pyjamas
	or	pyjamas
	syl	pa+ja+mas
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
pyjamas	1.
	or	pajamas
	syl	py+ja+mas
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	loose-fitting nightclothes comprising a jacket or top and trousers.
pyjamas	2.
	or	pajamas
	syl	py+ja+mas
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	full loose-fitting ankle-length trousers worn by either sex in various Eastern countries.
pyjamas	3.
	or	pajamas
	syl	py+ja+mas
	pron	<p*1Ja:m*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	women's flared trousers or trouser suit used esp. for leisure wear.
pyknic	ety	C20: from Greek puknos thick
pyknic	0.
	syl	pyk+nic
	pron	<1piknik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a physical type
	def	characterized by a broad squat fleshy physique with a large chest and abdomen.
pylon	ety	C19: from Greek pul*_on a gateway
pylon	1.
	syl	py+lon
	pron	<1pIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large vertical steel tower-like structure supporting high-tension electrical cables.
pylon	2.
	syl	py+lon
	pron	<1pIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a post or tower for guiding pilots or marking a turning point in a race.
pylon	3.
	syl	py+lon
	pron	<1pIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a streamlined aircraft structure for attaching an engine pod, external fuel tank, etc., to the main body of the aircraft.
pylon	4.
	syl	py+lon
	pron	<1pIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a monumental gateway, such as one at the entrance to an ancient Egyptian temple.
pylon	5.
	syl	py+lon
	pron	<1pIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary artificial leg.
pylorectomies	infl
	head	pylorectomy
	syl	py+lo+rec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pylorectomy	0.
	syl	py+lo+rec+to+my
	pron	<2pIlc:1rekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or part of the pylorus, often including the adjacent portion of the stomach ({partial gastrectomy}) .
pylorus	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek pul*_orus gatekeeper, from pul*_e gate+ ouros guardian &- py+#!lo+ric adj.
pylori	infl
	head	pylorus
	syl	py+lo+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pylorus	0.
	syl	py+lo+rus
	pron	<pI1lc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the small circular opening at the base of the stomach through which partially digested food (chyme) passes to the duodenum.
Pylos	0.
	syl	Py+los
	pron	<1pIlos>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Greece, in the SW Peloponnese; scene of a defeat of the Spartans by the Athenians (425 #7b.c.) during the Peloponnesian War and of the Battle of Navarino (1827) during the War of Greek Independence. Italian name: {Navarino}. Modern Greek name: {P*'ilos}.
John	infl
	head	Pym
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Pym	0.
	syl	Pym
	pron	<pim>
	pos	n.
	def	??1584-1643, leading English parliamentarian during the events leading to the Civil War. He took a prominent part in the impeachment of Buckingham (1626) and of Strafford and Laud (1640).
pyo-	ety	from Greek puon 
pyoderma	0.
	syl	py:o+der+ma
	pron	<2pI*u1dR:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any skin eruption characterized by pustules or the formation of pus.
pyogenesis	0.
	syl	py:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2pI*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the formation of pus.
pyogenic	sub
	head	pyogenesis
	syl	py:o+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
pyoid	0.
	syl	py+oid
	pron	<1pIcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling pus.
P'yvong-yang	alt
	head	Pyongyang
	or	Pyongyang
	syl	P'y*vong-yang
	pron	<1pjoG1j@G>
	pos	n.
Pyongyang	0.
	or	P'yvong-yang
	syl	Pyong+yang
	pron	<1pjoG1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of North Korea, in the southwest on the Taedong River: industrial centre; university (1946). Pop.: 1500000 (1971 est.).
pyorrhoea	1.
	syl	py+or+rhoe:a
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any condition characterized by a discharge of pus.
pyorrhoea	2.
	syl	py+or+rhoe:a
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	See {pyorrhoea alveolaris}.
pyorrhoeal	sub
	head	pyorrhoea
	syl	py+or+1rhoe:al
pyorrhoeic	sub
	head	pyorrhoea
	syl	py+or+1rhoe+ic
pyorrhoea alveolaris	0.
	syl	py+or+rhoe:a al+ve:o+lar+is
	pron	<2@lvi*1la:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	inflammation of the gums characterized by the discharge of pus and loosening of the teeth.
pyosis	0.
	syl	py:o+sis
	pron	<pI1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the formation of pus.
pyr-	0.
	syl	pyr-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {pyro-} before a vowel.
pyracantha	ety	C17: from Greek purakantha name of a shrub, from #7pyro -#7+ akantha thorn
pyracantha	0.
	syl	py+ra+can+tha
	pron	<2pIr*1k@nT*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rosaceous shrub of the genus esp. the firethorn, widely cultivated for ornament.
pyralid	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek puralis: a mythical winged insect believed to live in fire, from pur fire
pyralid	1.
	syl	pyr:a+lid
	pron	<1pir*lid>
	pos	n.
	def	any moth of the mostly tropical family typically having narrow forewings and broad fringed hind wings: includes the bee moths and the corn borer.
pyralid	2.
	syl	pyr:a+lid
	pron	<1pir*lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
pyramid	ety	C16 (earlier pyramis) : from Latin pyramis, from Greek puramis, probably from Egyptian
pyramid	1.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	def	a huge masonry construction that has a square base and, as in the case of the ancient Egyptian royal tombs, four sloping triangular sides.
pyramid	2.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, formation, or structure resembling such a construction.
pyramid	3.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a solid having a polygonal base and triangular sides that meet in a common vertex.
pyramid	4.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	a crystal form in which three planes intersect all three axes of the crystal.
pyramid	5.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any pointed or cone-shaped bodily structure or part.
pyramid	6.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	a group of enterprises containing a series of holding companies structured so that the top holding company controls the entire group with a relatively small proportion of the total capital invested.
pyramid	7.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the series of trans?!actions involved in pyramiding securities.
pyramid	8.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a game similar to billiards with fifteen coloured balls. {~}
pyramid	9.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	def	to build up or be arranged in the form of a pyramid.
pyramid	10.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to speculate in (securities or property) by increasing purchases on additional margin or collateral derived from paper profits associated with high prices of securities and property in a boom.
pyramid	11.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to form (companies) into a pyramid.
pyramid	12.
	syl	pyr:a+mid
	pron	<1pir*mid>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to build up (an argument, thesis, etc.) systematically from a basic general premiss.
pyramidal	sub
	head	pyramid
	syl	py+ram:i+dal
	pron	<pi1r@midL>
	pos	adj.
pyramidical	sub
	head	pyramid
	or	pyramidic
	syl	pyr:a+1mid:i+cal
	pos	adj.
pyramidic	sub
	head	pyramid
	or	pyramidical
	syl	pyr:a+1mid+ic
	pos	adj.
pyramidally	sub
	head	pyramid
	or	pyramidically
	syl	py+1ram:i+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
pyramidically	sub
	head	pyramid
	or	pyramidally
	syl	pyr:a+1mid:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pyramidal peak	0.
	syl	py+ram:i+dal peak
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a sharp peak formed where the ridges separating three or more cirques intersect; horn.
pyramid selling	0.
	syl	pyr:a+mid sell+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a practice adopted by some manufacturers of advertising for distributors and selling them batches of goods. The first distributors then advertise for more distributors who are sold subdivisions of the original batches at an increased price. This process continues until the final distributors are left with a stock that is unsaleable except at a loss.
Pyramus and Thisbe	0.
	syl	Pyr:a:mus and This:be
	pron	<1pir*m*s> <1Tizbi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek legend
	def	two lovers of Babylon: Pyramus, wrongly supposing Thisbe to be dead, killed himself and she, encountering him in his death throes, did the same.
pyran	ety	C20: from #7pyro -#7+ -#7an 
pyran	0.
	syl	py+ran
	pron	<1pIr@n>, <pI1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsaturated heterocyclic compound having a ring containing five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom and two double bonds. It has two isomers de?!pending on the position of the saturated carbon atom relative to the oxygen.
pyranometer	0.
	syl	py+ra+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2pIr*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for {solarimeter}.
pyrargyrite	ety	C19: from German Pyrargyrit, from #7pyro -#7+ Greek arguros silver
pyrargyrite	0.
	syl	py+rar+gy+rite
	pron	<pI1ra:Ji2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark red to black mineral consisting of silver antimony sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs in silver veins and is an important ore of silver. Formula: Ag\3SbS\3.
pyrazole	0.
	syl	py+ra+zole
	pron	<1pIr*2zol>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline soluble basic heterocyclic compound; 1,2-diazole. Formula: C\3H\4N\2.
pyre	ety	C17: from Latin pyra, from Greek pura hearth, from pur fire
pyre	0.
	syl	pyre
	pron	<pI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heap or pile of wood or other combustible material, esp. one used for cremating a corpse.
pyrene	ety	C19: from #7pyro- +#7-ene 
pyrene	H1.0.
	syl	py+rene
	pron	<1pIrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbon extracted from coal tar. Formula: C\1\6H\1\0.
pyrene	ety	C19: from New Latin pyrena, from Greek pur*_en 
pyrene	H2.0.
	syl	py+rene
	pron	<1pIrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of several small hard stones that occur in a single fruit and contain a single seed each.
Pyrenees	0.
	syl	Pyr+e:nees
	pron	<2pir*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range between France and Spain, extending from the Bay of Biscay to the Mediterranean. Highest peak: Pico de Aneto, 3404 m (11168 ft.).
Pyrenean	sub
	head	Pyrenees
	syl	Pyr+e:1ne:an
	pos	adj.
Pyr'en'ees Atlantiques	alt
	head	Pyr'en'ees
	or	Pyr'en'ees
	syl	Py+r*'e+n*'ees At+lan+tiques
Pyr'en'ees	0.
	or	Pyr'en'ees Atlantiques
	syl	Py+r*'e+n*'ees
	qual	French
	def	pirenez atl?~a#!tik) a department of SW France in Aquitaine region. Capital: Pau. Pop.: 552615 (1975). Area: 7712 sq. km (3008 sq. miles). Former name: {Basses-Pyr*'en*'ees}.
Pyr'en'ees-Orientales	0.
	syl	Py+r*'e:n*'ees-O:ri:en:tales
	pron	French <pirAnAzcri?~a1tal>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of S France, in Languedoc-Roussillon region. Capital: Perpignan. Pop.: 305730 (1975). Area: 4144 sq. km (1616 sq. miles).
pyrenoid	0.
	syl	pyr+e:noid
	pron	<1pIr*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small protein granules that occur in certain algae, mosses, and protozoans and are involved in the synthesis of starch.
pyrethrin	ety	C19: from #7pyrethrum+ -#7in 
pyrethrin	1.
	syl	py+re:thrin
	pron	<pI1rETrin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pyrethrin I}. an oily water-insoluble compound used as an insecticide. Formula: C\2\1H\2\8O\3.
pyrethrin	2.
	syl	py+re:thrin
	pron	<pI1rETrin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pyrethrin II}. a compound of similar chemical structure and action, also found in pyrethrum. Formula: C\2\2H\2\8O\5.
pyrethrum	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek purethron feverfew, probably from puretos fever; see #7pyretic 
pyrethrum	1.
	syl	py+re:thrum
	pron	<pI1rETr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cultivated Eurasian chrysanthemums, such as and with white, pink, red, or purple flowers.
pyrethrum	2.
	syl	py+re:thrum
	pron	<pI1rETr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any insecticide prepared from the dried flowers of any of these plants, esp.
pyretic	ety	C18: from New Latin pyreticus, from Greek puretos fever, from pur fire
pyretic	0.
	syl	py+ret+ic
	pron	<pI1retik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by fever. Compare {antipyretic}.
Pyrex	0.a.
	syl	Py+rex
	pron	<1pIreks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of a variety of borosilicate glasses that have low coefficients of expansion, making them suitable for heat-resistant glassware used in cookery and chemical apparatus.
Pyrex	0.b.
	syl	Py+rex
	pron	<1pIreks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Pyrex dish.
pyrexia	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek purexis, from puressein to be feverish, from pur fire
pyrexia	0.
	syl	py+rex:i:a
	pron	<pI1reksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {fever}.
pyrexial	sub
	head	pyrexia
	or	pyrexic
	syl	py+1rex+i:al
	pos	adj.
pyrexic	sub
	head	pyrexia
	or	pyrexial
	syl	py+1rex+ic
	pos	adj.
pyrheliometer	0.
	syl	pyr+he+li+om+e:ter
	pron	<p*2hEli1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the intensity of the sun's radiant energy.
pyrheliometric	sub
	head	pyrheliometer
	syl	pyr+he+li:o+met+ric
	pron	<p*2hEli*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
pyridine	ety	C19: from #7pyro -#7+ -#7{id %3}#7+ -#7{ine %2}
pyridine	0.
	syl	pyr:i+dine
	pron	<1piri2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless hygroscopic liquid with a characteristic odour. It is a basic heterocyclic compound containing one nitrogen atom and five carbon atoms in its molecules and is used as a solvent and in preparing other organic chemicals. Formula: C\5H\5N.
pyridoxal	0.
	syl	pyr:i+dox+al
	pron	<2piri1doks*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a naturally occurring derivative of pyridoxine that is a precursor of a coenzyme ({pyridoxal phosphate}) involved in several enzymic reactions. Formula: (CH\2OH)(CHO)C\5HN(OH)(CH\3).
pyridoxamine	0.
	syl	pyr:i+dox:a+mine
	pron	<2piri1doks*mEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a metabolic form of pyridoxine.
pyridoxine	ety	C20: from #7pyrid (#7ine) #7+ox (#7ygen) #7+ -#7ine %2
pyridoxine	0.
	syl	pyr:i+dox+ine
	pron	<2piri1doksEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a derivative of pyridine that is a precursor of the compounds pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. Also called: {vitamin B\6}.
pyriform	ety	C18: from New Latin pyriformis, from pyri-, erroneously from Latin pirum pear+ -formis -#7form 
pyriform	0.
	syl	pyr:i+form
	pron	<1piri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of organs of the body
	def	pear-shaped.
pyrimidine	ety	C20: variant of #7pyridine 
pyrimidine	1.
	syl	py+rim:i+dine
	pron	<pI1rimi2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or crystalline organic compound with a penetrating odour; 1,3-diazine. It is a weakly basic soluble heterocyclic compound and can be prepared from barbituric acid. Formula: C\4H\4N\2.
pyrimidine	2.
	syl	py+rim:i+dine
	pron	<pI1rimi2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of similar compounds having a basic structure that is derived from pyrimidine, including cytosine, thymine, and uracil, which are constituents of nucleic acids.
pyrimidine base	0.
	syl	py+rim:i+dine base
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a pyrimidine, esp. the compounds cytosine, thymine, and uracil, which occur in nucleic acids.
pyrite	ety	C16: from Latin pyrites flint, from Greek purit*_es (lithos) fire (stone), that is, capable of withstanding or striking fire, from pur fire
pyrite	0.
	syl	py+rite
	pron	<1pIrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard brittle yellow mineral consisting of iron sulphide in cubic crystalline form. It occurs in all types of rocks and veins, associated with various metals, and is used mainly in the manufacture of sulphuric acid and paper. Formula: FeS\2. Also called: {iron pyrites, pyrites}.
pyritic	sub
	head	pyrite
	or	pyritous
	syl	py+rit+ic
	pron	<pI1ritik>
	pos	adj.
pyritous	sub
	head	pyrite
	or	pyritic
	syl	py+1ri+tous
	pos	adj.
pyrites	infl
	syl	py+ri+tes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pyrites	1.
	syl	py+ri+tes
	pron	<pI1rItEz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyrite}.
pyrites	2.
	syl	py+ri+tes
	pron	<pI1rItEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of other disulphides of metals, esp. of copper and tin.
pyro-	1.
	syl	py:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting fire, heat, or high temperature.
	exam	1	pyromania;
	exam	2	pyrometer.
pyro-	2.
	syl	py:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	caused or obtained by fire or heat.
	exam	1	pyroelectricity.
pyro-	3.a.
	syl	py:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting a new substance obtained by heating another.
	exam	1	pyroboric acid is obtained by heating boric acid.
pyro-	3.b.
	syl	py:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	denoting an acid or salt with a water content intermediate between that of the ortho- and meta- compounds.
	exam	1	pyro-phosphoric acid.
pyro-	4.a.
	syl	py:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	having a property that changes upon the application of heat.
	exam	1	pyromorphite.
pyro-	4.b.
	syl	py:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	having a flame-coloured appearance.
	exam	1	pyroxylin.
pyrocatechin	alt
	head	pyrocatechol
	or	pyrocatechol
	syl	py:ro+cat+e:chin
	pron	<2pIr*u1k@tikin>
	pos	n.
pyrocatechol	0.
	or	pyrocatechin
	syl	py:ro+cat+e:chol
	pron	<2pIr*u1k@ti2Col>, <-kol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {catechol}.
pyrochemical	0.
	syl	py:ro+chem:i+cal
	pron	<2pIr*u1kemikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, being, producing, or resulting from chemical changes at high temperatures.
pyrochemically	sub
	head	pyrochemical
	syl	py:ro+1chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pyroclastic	0.
	syl	py:ro+clas+tic
	pron	<2pIr*u1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	formed from the solid fragments ejected during a volcanic eruption.
pyroconductivity	0.
	syl	py:ro+con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2pIr*u2kond^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	conductivity that can be induced in certain solids by heating them.
pyroelectric	1.
	syl	py:ro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2pIr*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or exhibiting pyroelectricity.
pyroelectric	2.
	syl	py:ro+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2pIr*ui1lektrik>
	pos	n.
	def	a pyroelectric substance.
pyroelectricity	0.
	syl	py:ro+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2pIr*uilek1trisiti>, <-2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	the development of opposite charges at the ends of the axis of certain hemihedral crystals, such as tourmaline, as a result of a change in temperature.
pyrogallate	0.
	syl	py:ro+gal+late
	pron	<2pIr*u1g@lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of pyrogallol.
pyrogallol	ety	C20: from #7pyro -#7+{gall (#7ic) %2}#7+ -#7{ol %1} &- @!py@.ro+#!gal+lic adj.
pyrogallol	0.
	syl	py:ro+gal+lol
	pron	<2pIr*u1g@lol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white lustrous crystalline soluble phenol with weakly acidic properties; 1,2,3-trihydroxybenzene: used as a photographic developer and for ab?!sorbing oxygen in gas analysis. Formula: C\6H\3(OH)\3.
pyrogen	0.
	syl	py:ro+gen
	pron	<1pIr*u2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of substances that cause a rise in temperature in an animal body.
pyrogenous	alt
	head	pyrogenic
	or	pyrogenic
	syl	py+rog+e:nous
	pron	<pI1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
pyrogenic	1.
	or	pyrogenous
	syl	py:ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by or producing heat.
pyrogenic	2.
	or	pyrogenous
	syl	py:ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	causing or resulting from fever.
pyrogenic	3.
	or	pyrogenous
	syl	py:ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	less common words for {igneous}.
pyrognostics	ety	C19: from #7pyro -#7+ -gnostics, from Greek gn*_osis knowledge
pyrognostics	0.
	syl	py+rog+nos+tics
	pron	<2pIrog1nostiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the characteristics of a mineral, such as fusibility and flame coloration, that are revealed by the application of heat.
pyrographies	infl
	head	pyrography
	syl	py+rog+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pyrography	1.
	syl	py+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<pI1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of burning designs on wood or leather with heated tools or a fire flame.
pyrography	2.
	syl	py+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<pI1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a design made by this process.
pyrographer	sub
	head	pyrography
	syl	py+1rog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
pyrographic	sub
	head	pyrography
	syl	py:ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
pyrolignic	alt
	head	pyroligneous
	or	pyroligneous
	syl	py:ro+lig+nic
	pos	adj.
pyroligneous	0.
	or	pyrolignic
	syl	py:ro+lig+ne+ous
	pron	<2pIr*u1ligni*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	produced by the action of heat on wood, esp. by destructive distillation.
pyroligneous acid	0.
	syl	py:ro+lig+ne+ous ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	the crude reddish-brown acidic liquid obtained by the distillation of wood and containing acetic acid, methanol, and acetone. Also called: {wood vinegar}.
pyrolusite	ety	C19: from #7pyro -#7+ Greek lousis a washing+#7{ite %1}#7, from its use in purifying glass
pyrolusite	0.
	syl	py:ro+lu+site
	pron	<2pIr*u1lu:sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blackish fibrous or soft powdery mineral consisting of manganese dioxide in tetragonal crystalline form. It occurs in association with other manganese ores and is an important source of manganese. Formula: MnO\2.
pyrolysis	1.
	syl	py+rol:y+sis
	pron	<pI1rolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of heat to chemical compounds in order to cause decomposition.
pyrolysis	2.
	syl	py+rol:y+sis
	pron	<pI1rolisis>
	pos	n.
	def	chemical decomposition of compounds caused by high temperatures.
pyrolitic	sub
	head	pyrolysis
	syl	py:ro+lit+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
pyromagnetic	0.
	syl	py:ro+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2pIr*um@g1netik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a former term for {thermomagnetic}.
pyromancy	0.
	syl	py:ro+man+cy
	pron	<1pIr*u2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination by fire or flames.
pyromancer	sub
	head	pyromancy
	syl	py:ro+2man+cer
	pos	n.
pyromantic	sub
	head	pyromancy
	syl	py:ro+1man+tic
	pos	adj.
pyromania	0.
	syl	py:ro+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2pIr*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the uncontrollable impulse and practice of setting things on fire.
pyromaniac	sub
	head	pyromania
	syl	py:ro+1ma+ni+2ac
	pos	n.
pyromaniacal	sub
	head	pyromania
	syl	py:ro+ma+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2pIr*um*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
pyrometallurgy	0.
	syl	py:ro+met+al+lur+gy
	pron	<2pIr*ume1t@l*Ji>, <-1met*2lR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of metallurgy involving processes performed at high temperatures, including sintering, roasting, smelting, casting, refining, alloying, and heat treatment.
pyrometer	0.
	syl	py+rom+e:ter
	pron	<pI1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring high temperatures, esp. by measuring the brightness ({optical pyrometer}) or total quantity ({radiation pyrometer}) of the radiation produced by the source. Other types include the resistance thermometer and the thermocouple.
pyrometric	sub
	head	pyrometer
	or	pyrometrical
	syl	py:ro+met+ric
	pron	<2pIr*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
pyrometrical	sub
	head	pyrometer
	or	pyrometric
	syl	py:ro+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
pyrometrically	sub
	head	pyrometer
	syl	py:ro+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
pyrometry	sub
	head	pyrometer
	syl	py+1rom+e:try
	pos	n.
pyromorphite	ety	C19: from German Pyromorphit, from #7pyro -#7+ Greek morph*_e form+#7{ite %1}#7, an allusion to the fact that it assumes a crystalline form when heated
pyromorphite	0.
	syl	py:ro+mor+phite
	pron	<2pIr*u1mc:fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green, yellow, brown, or grey secondary mineral that consists of lead chloro-phosphate in the form of hexagonal crystals. Formula: Pb\5Cl(PO\4)\3.
pyrone	1.
	syl	py+rone
	pron	<1pIr*un>, <pI1r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two heterocyclic compounds that have a ring containing five carbon atoms and one oxygen atom with two double bonds and a second oxygen atom attached to a carbon atom in either the position ({alpha pyrone}) or the position ({gamma pyrone}) .
pyrone	2.
	syl	py+rone
	pron	<1pIr*un>, <pI1r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of compounds that are substituted derivatives of a pyrone.
pyrope	ety	C14 (used loosely of a red gem; modern sense C19): from Old French pirope, from Latin pyr*_opus bronze, from Greek pur*_opus fiery-eyed, from pur fire+ *_ops eye
pyrope	0.
	syl	py+rope
	pron	<1pIr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep yellowish-red garnet that consists of magnesium aluminium silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Mg\3Al\2(SiO\4)\3.
pyrophoric	ety	C19: from New Latin pyrophorus, from Greek purophoros fire-bearing, from pur fire+ pherein to bear
pyrophoric	1.
	syl	py:ro+phor+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1forik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical
	def	igniting spontaneously on contact with air.
pyrophoric	2.
	syl	py:ro+phor+ic
	pron	<2pIr*u1forik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an alloy
	def	producing sparks when struck or scraped.
	exam	1	lighter flints are made of pyrophoric alloy.
pyrophosphate	0.
	syl	py:ro+phos+phate
	pron	<2pIr*u1fosfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of pyrophosphoric acid.
pyrophosphoric acid	0.
	syl	py:ro+phos+phor+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pIr*ufos1forik>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline soluble solid acid formed by the reaction between one molecule of phosphorus pentoxide and two water molecules. Formula: H\4P\2O\7. See also {polyphosphoric acid}.
pyrophotometer	0.
	syl	py:ro+pho+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2pIr*uf*u1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pyrometer in which the temperature of an incandescent body is determined by photometric measurement of the light it emits.
pyrophotometry	sub
	head	pyrophotometer
	syl	py:ro+pho+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
pyrophyllite	0.
	syl	py:ro+phyl+lite
	pron	<2pIr*u1filIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, silvery, or green micaceous mineral that consists of hydrated aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form and occurs in metamorphic rocks. Formula: Al\2Si\4O\1\0(OH)\2.
pyrosis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a burning, from puroun to burn, from pur fire
pyrosis	0.
	syl	py:ro+sis
	pron	<pI1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a technical name for {heartburn}.
pyrostat	1.
	syl	py:ro+stat
	pron	<1pIr*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that activates an alarm or extinguisher in the event of a fire.
pyrostat	2.
	syl	py:ro+stat
	pron	<1pIr*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a thermostat for use at high temperatures.
pyrostatic	sub
	head	pyrostat
	syl	py:ro+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
pyrosulphate	0.
	syl	py:ro+sul+phate
	pron	<2pIr*u1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of pyrosulphuric acid. Also called: {disulphate}.
pyrosulphuric acid	0.
	syl	py:ro+sul:phur+ic ac:id
	pron	<2pIr*us^l1fju*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a fuming liquid acid made by adding sulphur trioxide to concentrated sulphuric acid. Formula: H\2S\2O\7. Also called: {disulphuric acid}. See also {fuming sulphuric acid}.
pyrotechnics	1.
	syl	py:ro+tech+nics
	pron	<2pIr*u1tekniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art or craft of making fireworks.
pyrotechnics	2.
	syl	py:ro+tech+nics
	pron	<2pIr*u1tekniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a firework display.
pyrotechnics	3.
	syl	py:ro+tech+nics
	pron	<2pIr*u1tekniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	brilliance of display, as in the performance of music. {~} Also called: {py@.ro+tech+ny}. &- {@!py@.ro+#!tech+nic} {@!py@.ro+#!tech+ni+cal}
pyroxene	ety	C19: #7pyro -#7+ -xene from Greek xenos foreign, because it was mistakenly thought to have originated elsewhere when found in igneous rocks
pyroxene	0.
	syl	py+rox+ene
	pron	<pI1roksEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of dark coloured minerals consisting of the silicates of magnesium, iron, and calcium. They occur in basic igneous rocks and of some metamorphic rocks.
pyroxenic	sub
	head	pyroxene
	syl	py+rox+en+ic
	pron	<2pIrok1senik>
	pos	adj.
pyroxenite	0.
	syl	py+rox+e:nite
	pron	<pI1roksi2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a very dark coarse-grained ultrabasic rock consisting entirely of pyroxene minerals.
pyroxylin	ety	C19: from #7pyro -#7+xyl -#7+ -#7in 
pyroxylin	0.
	syl	py+rox:y+lin
	pron	<pI1roksilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow substance obtained by nitrating cellulose with a mixture of nitric and sulphuric acids; guncotton: used to make collodion, plastics, lacquers, and adhesives.
Pyrrha	0.
	syl	Pyr:rha
	pron	<1pir*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the wife of Deucalion, saved with him from the flood loosed upon mankind by Zeus.
pyrrhic	ety	C16: via Latin, from Greek purrhikh*_e, traditionally said to be named after its inventor Purrhikhos 
pyrrhic	H1.1.
	syl	pyr+rhic
	pron	<1pirik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot of two short or unstressed syllables. {~}
pyrrhic	H1.2.
	syl	pyr+rhic
	pron	<1pirik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of or relating to such a metrical foot.
pyrrhic	H1.3.
	syl	pyr+rhic
	pron	<1pirik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	usage	of poetry
	def	composed in pyrrhics.
pyrrhic	ety	C17: Latin from Greek purrhikhios belonging to the purrhikh*_e war dance performed in armour; see #7pyrrhic %1
pyrrhic	H2.1.
	syl	pyr+rhic
	pron	<1pirik>
	pos	n.
	def	a war dance of ancient Greece. {~}
pyrrhic	H2.2.
	syl	pyr+rhic
	pron	<1pirik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this dance.
Pyrrhic victory	ety	named after P#7yrrhus, who defeated the Romans at Asculum in 279 #7b.c. but suffered heavy losses
Pyrrhic victory	0.
	syl	Pyr+rhic vic+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a victory in which the victor's losses are as great as those of the defeated. Also called: {Cadmean victory}.
Pyrrho	0.
	syl	Pyr:rho
	pron	<1pir*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??365-??275 #7b.c., Greek philosopher; founder of scepticism. He maintained that true wisdom and happiness lie in suspension of judgment, since certain knowledge is impossible to attain. &- {#!Pyr+rho+nism} &- {#!Pyr+rho+nist}
pyrrhotite	ety	C19: from Greek purrhot*_es redness, from purrhos fiery, from pur fire
pyrrhotine	alt
	head	pyrrhotite
	or	pyrrhotite
	syl	pyr+rho+tine
	pron	<1pir*2tEn>, <-2tIn>, <-2tin>
	pos	n.
pyrrhotite	0.
	or	pyrrhotine
	syl	pyr+rho+tite
	pron	<1pir*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a common bronze-coloured magnetic mineral consisting of ferrous sulphide in hexagonal crystalline form. Formula: FeS.
pyrrhuloxia	ety	from New Latin Pyrrhula genus of the finches (from Greek purrhoulas a flame-coloured bird, from purrhos red, from pur fire)+ Loxia genus of the crossbills, from Greek loxos oblique
pyrrhuloxia	0.
	syl	pyr+rhu+lox:i:a
	pron	<2pir*1loksi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey-and-pink crested bunting, of Central and SW North America, with a short parrot-like bill.
Pyrrhus	1.
	syl	Pyr:rhus
	pron	<1pir*s>
	pos	n.
	def	319-272 #7b.c., king of Epirus (306-?!272). He invaded Italy but was ultimately defeated by the Romans (275 #7b.c.) #7.
Pyrrhus	2.
	syl	Pyr:rhus
	pron	<1pir*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Neoptolemus}.
Pyrrhic	sub
	head	Pyrrhus
	syl	Pyr+rhic
	pos	adj.
pyrrole	ety	C19: from Greek purrhos red, from pur fire+-#7ole 
pyrrole	0.
	syl	pyr+role
	pron	<1pir*ul>, <pi1r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless insoluble toxic liquid having a five-membered ring containing one nitrogen atom, found in many naturally occurring compounds, such as chlorophyll. Formula: C\4H\5N. Also called: {azole}.
pyrrolic	sub
	head	pyrrole
	syl	pyr+rol+ic
	pron	<pi1rolik>
	pos	adj.
pyrrolidine	0.
	syl	pyr+rol:i+dine
	pron	<pi1roli2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an almost colourless liquid occurring in tobacco leaves and made commercially by hydrogenating pyrrole. It is a strongly alkaline heterocyclic base with molecules that contain a ring of four carbon atoms and one nitrogen atom. Formula: C\4H\9N.
pyrruvic acid	ety	C19: pyruvic from #7pyro -#7+ Latin *_uva grape
pyrruvic acid	0.
	syl	pyr+ru+vic ac:id
	pron	<pI1ru:vik>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless pleasant-smelling liquid formed as an intermediate in the metabolism of proteins and carbohydrates; 2-oxopropanoic acid. Formula: CH\3?!COCH\2OH.
Pythagoras	H1.0.
	syl	Py:thag:o:ras
	pron	<pI1T@g*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??580-??500 #7b.c., Greek philosopher and mathematician. He founded a religious brotherhood, which followed a life of strict asceticism and greatly influenced the development of mathematics and its application to music and astronomy.
Pythagoras	H2.0.
	syl	Py+thag:o+ras
	pron	<pI1T@g*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep crater in the NE quadrant of the moon, 136 kilometres in diameter.
Pythagoras' theorem	0.
	syl	Py:thag:o:ras' the:o+rem
	pos	n.
	def	the theorem that in a right-angled triangle the square of the length of the hypotenuse equals the sum of the squares of the other two sides.
Pythagorean	1.
	syl	Py+thag:o+re:an
	pron	<pI2T@g*1rE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Pythagoras.
Pythagorean	2.
	syl	Py+thag:o+re:an
	pron	<pI2T@g*1rE*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	denoting the diatonic scale of eight notes arrived at by Pythagoras and based on a succession of fifths.
Pythagorean	3.
	syl	Py+thag:o+re:an
	pron	<pI2T@g*1rE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Pythagoras.
Pythagoreanism	0.
	syl	Py+thag:o+re:an+ism
	pron	<pI2T@g*1rE*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the teachings of Pythagoras and his followers, esp. that the universe is essentially a manifestation of mathematical relationships.
Pythia	0.
	syl	Pyth:i:a
	pron	<1piTi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the priestess of Apollo at Delphi, who transmitted the oracles.
Pythian	ety	C16: via Latin P*_ythius from Greek Puthios of Delphi
Pythian	1.
	syl	Pyth+i:an
	pron	<1piTi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to Delphi or its oracle.
Pythian	2.
	syl	Pyth+i:an
	pron	<1piTi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the priestess of Apollo at the oracle of Delphi.
Pythian	3.
	syl	Pyth+i:an
	pron	<1piTi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an inhabitant of ancient Delphi.
Pythian Games	0.
	syl	Pyth+i:an Games
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	the second most important Panhellenic festival, celebrated in the third year of each Olympiad near Delphi. The four-year period between celebrations was known as a {Pyth@.i+ad} (#!p$I$T$I@!@ad).
Pythias	0.
	syl	Pyth:i:as
	pron	<1piTi2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Damon and Pythias}.
python	ety	C16: New Latin, after P#7ython 
python	0.
	syl	py+thon
	pron	<1pIT*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any large nonvenomous snake of the family of Africa, S Asia, and Australia, such as ({reticulated python}) . They reach a length of more than 20 feet and kill their prey by constriction.
pythonic	sub
	head	python
	syl	py+thon+ic
	pron	<pI1Tonik>
	pos	adj.
Python	0.
	syl	Py+thon
	pron	<1pIT*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a dragon, killed by Apollo at Delphi.
pythoness	ety	C14 phitonesse, ultimately from Greek Puth*_on P#7ython 
pythoness	1.
	syl	py+thon+ess
	pron	<1pIT*2nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman, such as Apollo's priestess at Delphi, believed to be possessed by an oracular spirit.
pythoness	2.
	syl	py+thon+ess
	pron	<1pIT*2nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a female soothsayer.
pyuria	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek puon pus+ ouron urine
pyuria	0.
	syl	py:u+ri:a
	pron	<pI1ju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any condition characterized by the presence of pus in the urine.
pyx	ety	C14: from Latin pyxis small box, from Greek, from puxos box-tree; see #7box 
pix	alt
	head	pyx
	or	pyx
	syl	pix
	pron	<piks>
	pos	n.
pyx	1.
	or	pix
	syl	pyx
	pron	<piks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pyx chest}. the chest in which coins from the British mint are placed to be tested for weight, etc.
pyx	2.
	or	pix
	syl	pyx
	pron	<piks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	any receptacle in which the Eucharistic Host is kept.
pyxidium	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek puxidion a little box, from puxis box, #7pyx 
pyxis	alt
	head	pyxidium
	or	pyxidium
	syl	pyx+is
	pron	<1piksis>
	pos	n.
pyxidiia	infl
	head	pyxidium
	or	pyxides
	syl	pyx+id+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pyxides	infl
	head	pyxidium
	or	pyxidiia
	syl	pyx:i+des
	pron	<1piksi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pyxidium	0.
	or	pyxis
	syl	pyx+id+i:um
	pron	<pik1sidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dry fruit of such plants as the plantain: a capsule whose upper part falls off when mature so that the seeds are released.
pyxie	ety	C19: shortened from New Latin Pyxidanthera, from #7pyxis+anther 
pyxie	0.
	syl	pyx:ie
	pron	<1piksi>
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping evergreen shrub, of the eastern U.S. with small white or pink star-shaped flowers: family
pyxis	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek: box
pyxides	infl
	head	pyxis
	syl	pyx:i+des
	pron	<1piksi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
pyxis	1.
	syl	pyx+is
	pron	<1piksis>
	pos	n.
	def	a small box used by the ancient Greeks and Romans to hold medicines, etc.
pyxis	2.
	syl	pyx+is
	pron	<1piksis>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {pyx}.
pyxis	3.
	syl	pyx+is
	pron	<1piksis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyxidium}.
Pyxidis	infl
	head	Pyxis
	syl	Pyx:i+dis
	pron	<1piksidis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Pyxis	0.
	syl	Pyx+is
	pron	<1piksis>
	pos	n.
	def	an inconspicuous constellation close to Puppis that was origi?!nally considered part of the more extensive constellation Argo. ********************************************************************** constellation close to Puppis that was origi?!nally considered part of the more extensive constellation Argo. **********************************************************************
Q	alt
	head	q
	or	q
	syl	Q
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
q's	infl
	head	q
	syl	q's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Q's	infl
	head	q
	or	Qs
	syl	Q's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Qs	infl
	head	q
	or	Q's
	syl	Qs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
q	1.
	or	Q
	syl	q
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the 17th letter and 13th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
q	2.
	or	Q
	syl	q
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiceless velar stop, as in and
q	0.
	syl	q
	qual	symbol for
	def	quintal.
Q	1.
	syl	Q
	qual	symbol for:; Chess.
	def	queen.
Q	2.
	syl	Q
	qual	symbol for:
	def	question.
Q	3.
	syl	Q
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	heat.
q	1.
	syl	q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quart.
q	2.
	syl	q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarter.
q	3.
	syl	q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarterly.
q	4.
	syl	q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	query.
q	5.
	syl	q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	question.
q	6.
	syl	q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quire.
Q	1.
	syl	Q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quartermaster.
Qq	infl
	head	Q
	syl	Qq.
	mod	pl.
qq	infl
	head	Q
	syl	qq.
	mod	pl.
Q	2.
	syl	Q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {q}. quarto.
Q	3.
	syl	Q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Quebec.
Q	4.
	syl	Q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Queen.
Q	5.
	syl	Q.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	question.
Q	6.
	syl	Q.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Electronics.
	def	Q factor.
Qaboos bin Said	0.
	syl	Qa:boos bin Said
	pron	<k*1bu:s> <bin> <1sId>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, sultan of Oman since 1970.
Moamar	infl
	head	Qaddafi
	syl	Mo:a:mar
	pron	<1m*u*2ma:>
	pos	n.
Qaddafi	0.
	syl	Qad:da:fi
	pron	<g*1da:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Moamar) {Gaddafi}.
Qaddishim	infl
	head	Qaddish
	syl	Qad+dish+im.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Qaddish	0.
	syl	Qad+dish
	pron	<1k@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kaddish}.
qadis	infl
	head	qadi
	syl	qa:dis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
qadi	0.
	syl	qa:di
	pron	<1ka:di>, <1kAdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cadi}.
Qairwan	0.
	syl	Qair+wan
	pron	<kI*1w@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Kairouan}.
QARANC	0.
	syl	Q.A.R.A.N.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps.
Katar	alt
	head	Qatar
	or	Qatar
	syl	Ka+tar
	pron	<k@1ta:>
	pos	n.
Qatar	0.
	or	Katar
	syl	Qa+tar
	pron	<k@1ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in E Arabia, occupying a peninsula in the Persian Gulf: under Persian rule until the 19th century; became a British protectorate in 1916; declared independence in 1970; exports petroleum and natural gas. Language: Arabic. Religion: Sunni Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: Doha. Pop.: 89000 (1974 UN est.). Area: about 11000 sq. km (4250 sq. miles).
Qatari	sub
	head	Qatar
	or	Katari
	syl	Qa+1ta+ri
	pos	adj. n.
Katari	sub
	head	Qatar
	or	Qatari
	syl	Ka+1ta+ri
	pos	adj. n.
Qattara Depression	0.
	syl	Qat+tar:a De+pres+sion
	pron	<k*1ta:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arid basin in the Sahara Desert, in NW Egypt, impassable to vehicles. Area: about 18000 sq. km. (7000 sq. miles). Lowest point: 133 m (435 ft.) below sea level.
QB	0.
	syl	QB
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's bishop.
QB	0.
	syl	Q.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Queen's Bench.
QBP	0.
	syl	QBP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's bishop's pawn.
QC	0.
	syl	Q.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Queen's Counsel.
qe	ety	Latin: which is
qe	0.
	syl	q.e.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quod est.
QED	ety	Latin: which was to be shown or proved
QED	0.
	syl	Q.E.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quod erat demonstrandum.
QEF	ety	Latin: which was to be done
QEF	0.
	syl	Q.E.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quod erat faciendum.
Qishm	alt
	head	Qeshm
	or	Qeshm
	syl	Qishm
	pron	<1kiS*m>
	pos	n.
Qeshm	1.
	or	Qishm
	syl	Qeshm
	pron	<1keS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Persian Gulf: part of Iran; the largest island in the Persian Gulf. Area: 1336 sq. km (516 sq. miles).
Qeshm	2.
	or	Qishm
	syl	Qeshm
	pron	<1keS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief town of this island.
QF	0.
	syl	Q.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quick-firing (rifle).
Q factor	ety	C20: short for quality factor 
Q factor	1.
	syl	Q fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the relationship between stored energy and rate of energy dissipation in certain electrical components, devices, etc., thus indicating their efficiency. Symbol: Q
Q factor	2.
	syl	Q fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Q value}. the heat released in a nuclear reaction, usually expressed in millions of electronvolts for each individual reaction. Symbol: Q
Q fever	ety	C20: from q (uery) fever (the cause being unknown when it was named)
Q fever	0.
	syl	Q fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute disease characterized by fever and pneumonia, transmitted to man by the rickettsia
qibla	0.
	syl	qib+la
	pron	<1kibl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kiblah}.
qindar	alt
	head	qintar
	or	qintar
	syl	qin+dar
	pron	<kin1da:>
	pos	n.
qintar	0.
	or	qindar
	syl	qin+tar
	pron	<kin1ta:>, <1kinta:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Albanian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a lek.
Qishm	0.
	syl	Qishm
	pron	<1kiS*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Qeshm}.
QKt	0.
	syl	QKt
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's knight.
QKtP	0.
	syl	QKtP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's knight's pawn.
ql	0.
	syl	ql.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quintal.
ql	ety	Latin: as much as you please
ql	0.
	syl	q.l.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	quantum libet.
Qld	0.
	syl	Qld.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Queensland.
qm	ety	Latin: every morning
qm	0.
	syl	q.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	quaque mane.
QM	0.
	syl	Q.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Quartermaster.
QMC	0.
	syl	Q.M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Quartermaster Corps.
QMG	0.
	syl	Q.M.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Quartermaster General.
QMS	0.
	syl	Q.M.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Quartermaster Sergeant.
QN	0.
	syl	QN
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's knight.
qn	ety	Latin: every night
qn	0.
	syl	q.n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	quaque nocte.
QNP	0.
	syl	QNP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's knight's pawn.
qoph	0.
	syl	qoph
	pron	<kuf>, <kof>, Hebrew <kcf>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {koph}.
QP	0.
	syl	QP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's pawn.
Qqq	alt
	head	Qq
	or	Qq
	syl	Qqq.
Qq	1.
	or	Qqq
	syl	Qq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quartos.
Qq	2.
	or	Qqq
	syl	Qq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	questions.
qqv	ety	New Latin: which (words, items, etc.) see
qqv	0.
	syl	qq.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quae vide (denoting a cross reference to more than one item). Compare {q.v}.
QR	0.
	syl	QR
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's rook.
qrs	infl
	head	qr
	syl	qrs.
	mod	pl.
qr	1.
	syl	qr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarter.
qr	2.
	syl	qr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarterly.
qr	3.
	syl	qr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quire.
QRP	0.
	syl	QRP
	qual	Chess. symbol for
	def	queen's rook's pawn.
qs	ety	Latin: as much as will suffice
qs	1.
	syl	q.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	quantum sufficit.
qs	2.
	syl	q.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarter section (of land).
QS	0.
	syl	Q.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quarter sessions.
Q-ship	0.
	syl	Q-ship
	pos	n.
	def	a merchant ship with concealed guns, used to decoy enemy ships into the range of its weapons.
Q signal	0.
	syl	Q sig+nal
	pos	n.
	qual	Telecommunications.
	def	any of a number of three-letter symbols beginning with the letter Q, used to represent specific messages. See also {QSO, QSL}.
QSL	1.
	syl	QSL
	qual	Telecommunications. symbol for:
	def	acknowledgment of receipt of a communication.
QSL	2.
	syl	QSL
	qual	Telecommunications. symbol for:
	def	a card sent by post to confirm a communication.
QSO	1.
	syl	QSO
	qual	symbol for:; Telecommunications.
	def	conversation or communication.
QSO	2.
	syl	QSO
	qual	symbol for:; Astronomy.
	def	quasi-stellar object.
QST	0.
	syl	QST
	pos	n.
	qual	Telecommunications.
	def	a general signal to all licensed amateur radio operators.
QSY	0.
	syl	QSY
	qual	Telecommunications. symbol for
	def	change transmission to another frequency.
	exam	1	I am going to QSY from 40 to 20 metres.
qts	alt
	head	qt
	or	qt
	syl	qts.
	mod	pl.
qt	0.
	or	qts
	syl	qt.
	mod	pl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quart.
qt	1.
	syl	q.t.
	qual	Informal.; abbrev. for
	def	quiet.
on the qt	2.
	head	qt
	syl	on the q.t.
	qual	Informal.
	def	secretly.
qto	0.
	syl	qto.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quarto.
qty	0.
	syl	qty.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quantity.
qu	1.
	syl	qu.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	queen.
qu	2.
	syl	qu.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	query.
qu	3.
	syl	qu.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	question.
qua	ety	C17: from Latin, ablative singular (feminine) of qui who
qua	0.
	syl	qua
	pron	<kwA>, <kwa:>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the capacity of; by virtue of being.
quack	ety	C17: of imitative origin; related to Dutch kwakken, German quacken 
quack	H1.1.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a duck
	def	to utter a harsh guttural sound.
quack	H1.2.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a noise like a duck.
quack	H1.3.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the harsh guttural sound made by a duck.
quack	ety	C17: short for #7quacksalver  &- #!quack+ish adj.
quack	H2.1.a.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an unqualified person who claims medical knowledge or other skills.
quack	H2.1.b.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a quack doctor.
quack	H2.2.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Austral.
	def	a doctor; physician or surgeon. {~}
quack	H2.3.
	syl	quack
	pron	<kw@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in the manner of a quack.
quackeries	infl
	head	quackery
	syl	quack+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quackery	0.
	syl	quack+er:y
	pron	<1kw@k*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the activities or methods of a quack.
quack grass	0.
	syl	quack grass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {couch grass}.
quacksalver	ety	C16: from Dutch, from quack, apparently: to hawk #7+ salf #7salve 
quacksalver	0.
	syl	quack+sal+ver
	pron	<1kw@k2s@lv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {quack%2}.
quad	H1.0.
	syl	quad
	pron	<kwod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {quadrangle}.
quad	ety	C19: shortened from #7quadrat 
quad	H2.0.
	syl	quad
	pron	<kwod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a block of type metal used for spacing.
quad	H3.0.
	syl	quad
	pron	<kwod>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {quod} (prison).
quad	H4.0.
	syl	quad
	pron	<kwod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {quadruplet}.
quad	1.
	syl	quad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quadrangle.
quad	2.
	syl	quad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quadrant.
quad	3.
	syl	quad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quadrilateral.
quadragenarian	ety	C19: from Latin quadr*_ag*_en*_arius consisting of forty, from qu*_adr*_agint*_a forty
quadragenarian	1.
	syl	quad+ra+ge+nar+i:an
	pron	<2kwodr*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is between 40 and 49 years old. {~}
quadragenarian	2.
	syl	quad+ra+ge+nar+i:an
	pron	<2kwodr*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	being from 40 to 49 years old.
Quadragesima	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin quadr*_ag*_esima dies the fortieth day
Quadragesima	1.
	syl	Quad+ra+ges:i+ma
	pron	<2kwodr*1Jesim*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Quadragesima Sunday}. the first Sunday in Lent.
Quadragesima	2.
	syl	Quad+ra+ges:i+ma
	pron	<2kwodr*1Jesim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the forty days of Lent.
Quadragesimal	0.
	syl	Quad+ra+ges:i+mal
	pron	<2kwodr*1Jesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Lent or the season of Lent.
quadrangle	ety	C15: from Late Latin quadrangulum figure having four corners
quadrangle	1.
	syl	quad+ran+gle
	pron	<1kwod2r@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a plane figure consist?!ing of four points connected by four lines that may or may not intersect. In a {complete quadrangle}, six lines connect all pairs of points.
quadrangle	2.
	syl	quad+ran+gle
	pron	<1kwod2r@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular courtyard, esp. one having buildings on all four sides. Often shortened to {quad}.
quadrangle	3.
	syl	quad+ran+gle
	pron	<1kwod2r@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the building surrounding such a courtyard.
quadrangular	sub
	head	quadrangle
	syl	quad+ran+gu+lar
	pron	<kwo1dr@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
quadrant	ety	C14: from Latin quadr*_ans a quarter
quadrant	1.a.
	syl	quad+rant
	pron	<1kwodr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarter of the circumference of a circle.
quadrant	1.b.
	syl	quad+rant
	pron	<1kwodr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the area enclosed by two perpendicular radii of a circle.
quadrant	1.c.
	syl	quad+rant
	pron	<1kwodr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four sections into which a plane is divided by two coordinate axes.
quadrant	2.
	syl	quad+rant
	pron	<1kwodr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of a mechanism in the form of a quarter circle, esp. one used as a cam or a gear sector.
quadrant	3.
	syl	quad+rant
	pron	<1kwodr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument formerly used in astronomy and navigation for measuring the altitudes of stars, consisting of a graduated arc of 90?% and a sighting mechanism attached to a movable arm.
quadrantal	sub
	head	quadrant
	syl	quad+ran+tal
	pron	<kwo1dr@ntL>
	pos	adj.
quadrophonics	alt
	head	quadraphonics
	or	quadraphonics
	syl	quad+ro+phon+ics
	pron	<2kwodr*1foniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
quadraphonics	0.
	or	quadrophonics
	syl	quad+ra+phon+ics
	pron	<2kwodr*1foniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a system of sound recording and reproduction that uses four independent loudspeakers to give directional sources of sound. The speakers are fed by four separate amplified signals. &- {@!quad+ra+#!phon+ic} {@!quad+ro+#!phon+ic} &- {quad+raph@.o+ny} {quad+roph@.o+ny} (kw$Ad#!r$Af$$n$I)
quadrat	ety	C14 (meaning @6a square@9): variant of #7quadrate 
quadrat	1.
	syl	quad+rat
	pron	<1kwodr*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	an area of vegetation, usually one square metre, randomly selected for study of the plants in the surrounding area.
quadrat	2.
	syl	quad+rat
	pron	<1kwodr*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an archaic name for {quad} %2.
quadrate	ety	C14: from Latin quadr*_are to make square
quadrate	1.
	syl	quad+rate
	pron	<1kwodrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cube, square, or a square or cubelike object.
quadrate	2.
	syl	quad+rate
	pron	<1kwodrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of bones of the upper jaw of fishes, amphibians, reptiles, and birds that articulates with the lower jaw. In mammals it forms the incus.
quadrate	3.
	syl	quad+rate
	pron	<1kwodrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this bone.
quadrate	4.
	syl	quad+rate
	pron	<1kwodrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	square or rectangular. {~} (kw$A#!dre$It).
quadrate	5.
	syl	quad+rate
	pron	<1kwodrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make square or rectangular.
quadrate	6.
	syl	quad+rate
	pron	<1kwodrit>, <-rAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to conform or cause to conform.
quadratic	1.
	syl	quad+rat+ic
	pron	<kwo1dr@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	Also called: {quad?!ratic equation}. an equation containing one or more terms in which the variable is raised to the power of two, but no terms in which it is raised to a higher power.
quadratic	2.
	syl	quad+rat+ic
	pron	<kwo1dr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or relating to the second power.
quadratics	0.
	syl	quad+rat+ics
	pron	<kwo1dr@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of algebra concerned with quadratic equations.
quadrature	1.
	syl	quad+ra+ture
	pron	<1kwodr*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the process of determining a square having an area equal to that of a given figure or surface.
quadrature	2.
	syl	quad+ra+ture
	pron	<1kwodr*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of making square or dividing into squares.
quadrature	3.
	syl	quad+ra+ture
	pron	<1kwodr*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a configuration in which two celestial bodies, usually the sun and the moon or a planet, form an angle of 90?% with a third body, usually the earth.
quadrature	4.
	syl	quad+ra+ture
	pron	<1kwodr*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the relationship between two waves that are 90?% out of phase.
quadrella	0.
	syl	quad+rel+la
	pron	<kwo1drel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for a {quaddy}.
quadrennial	1.
	syl	quad+ren+ni:al
	pron	<kwo1dreni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every four years.
quadrennial	2.
	syl	quad+ren+ni:al
	pron	<kwo1dreni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or lasting four years.
quadrennial	3.
	syl	quad+ren+ni:al
	pron	<kwo1dreni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of four years.
quadrennially	sub
	head	quadrennial
	syl	quad+1ren+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
quadrennium	ety	C17: from Latin quadriennium, from #7quadri -#7+ annus year
quadrenniums	infl
	head	quadrennium
	or	quadrennia
	syl	quad+ren+ni:ums
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quadrennia	infl
	head	quadrennium
	or	quadrenniums
	syl	quad+ren+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quadrennium	0.
	syl	quad+ren+ni:um
	pron	<kwo1dreni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of four years.
quadri-	ety	from Latin; compare quattuor four
quadric	1.
	syl	quad+ric
	pron	<1kwodrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having or characterized by an equation of the second degree, usually in two or three variables.
quadric	2.
	syl	quad+ric
	pron	<1kwodrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of the second degree.
quadric	3.
	syl	quad+ric
	pron	<1kwodrik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a quadric curve, surface, or function.
quadricentennial	1.
	syl	quad+ri+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2kwodrisen1teni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a 400th anniversary.
quadricentennial	2.
	syl	quad+ri+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2kwodrisen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or celebrating a 400th anniversary.
quadriceps	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7quadri -#7+ -ceps as in #7biceps 
quadricepses	infl
	head	quadriceps
	or	quadriceps
	syl	quad+ri+ceps:es
	pron	<-2sepsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quadriceps	infl
	or	quadricepses
	syl	quad+ri+ceps.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quadriceps	0.
	syl	quad+ri+ceps
	pron	<1kwodri2seps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a large four-part muscle of the front of the thigh, which extends the leg.
quadricipital	sub
	head	quadriceps
	syl	quad+ri+cip:i+tal
	pron	<2kwodri1sipitL>
	pos	adj.
quadrifid	0.
	syl	quad+ri+fid
	pron	<1kwodrifid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	divided into four lobes or other parts.
	exam	1	quadrifid leaves.
quadriga	ety	C18: from Latin, from earlier quadrijugae a team of four, from #7quadri -#7+ jugum yoke
quadrigas	infl
	head	quadriga
	or	quadrigae
	syl	quad+ri+gas
	pron	<-JE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quadrigae	infl
	head	quadriga
	or	quadrigas
	syl	quad+ri+gae
	pron	<-JE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quadriga	0.
	syl	quad+ri+ga
	pron	<kwo1drEg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the classical world
	def	a two-wheeled chariot drawn by four horses abreast.
quadrilateral	1.
	syl	quad+ri+lat+er+al
	pron	<2kwodri1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or formed by four sides.
quadrilateral	2.
	syl	quad+ri+lat+er+al
	pron	<2kwodri1l@t*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tetragon}. a polygon having four sides. A {complete quadrilateral} consists of four lines and their six points of intersection.
quadrille	ety	C18: via French from Spanish cuadrilla, diminutive of cuadro square, from Latin quadra 
quadrille	H1.1.
	syl	quad+rille
	pron	<kwo1dril>, <kw*->
	pos	n.
	def	a square dance of five or more figures for four or more couples.
quadrille	H1.2.
	syl	quad+rille
	pron	<kwo1dril>, <kw*->
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music for such a dance, alternating between simple duple and compound duple time.
quadrille	ety	C18: from French, from Spanish cuartillo, from cuarto fourth, from Latin quartus, influenced by #7quadrille %1
quadrille	H2.0.
	syl	quad+rille
	pron	<kwo1dril>, <kw*->
	pos	n.
	def	an old card game for four players.
quadrillion	ety	C17: from French quadrillon, from #7quadri -#7+ -illion, on the model of million 
quadrillion	1.
	syl	quad+ril+lion
	pron	<kwo1drilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 24 zeros (10%2%4). U.S. word: {septillion}.
quadrillion	2.
	syl	quad+ril+lion
	pron	<kwo1drilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 15 zeros (10%1%5).
quadrillion	3.a.
	syl	quad+ril+lion
	pron	<kwo1drilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to this number.
	exam	1	a quadrillion atoms.
quadrillion	3.b.
	syl	quad+ril+lion
	pron	<kwo1drilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	a quadrillion.
quadrillionth	sub
	head	quadrillion
	syl	quad+1ril+lionth
	pos	adj.
quadrinomial	0.
	syl	quad+ri+no+mi:al
	pron	<2kwodri1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an algebraic expression containing four terms.
quadripartite	1.
	syl	quad+ri+par+tite
	pron	<2kwodri1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into or composed of four parts.
quadripartite	2.
	syl	quad+ri+par+tite
	pron	<2kwodri1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintained by or involving four participants or groups of participants.
quadriplegia	0.
	syl	quad+ri+ple:gia
	pron	<2kwodri1plEJi*>, <-J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	paralysis of all four limbs, usually as the result of injury to the spine. Also called: {tetraplegia}. Compare {hemiplegia, paraplegia}. &- {quad+ri+ple@.gic} (@!kw$Adr$I#!pli$:d#f$Ik)
quadrisect	0.
	syl	quad+ri+sect
	pron	<1kwodri2sekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide into four parts, esp. into four equal parts.
quadrisection	sub
	head	quadrisect
	syl	quad+ri+1sec+tion
	pos	n.
quadrivalent	0.
	syl	quad+ri+va+lent
	pron	<2kwodri1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {tetravalent}.
quadrivalency	sub
	head	quadrivalent
	or	quadrivalence
	syl	quad+ri+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
quadrivalence	sub
	head	quadrivalent
	or	quadrivalency
	syl	quad+ri+1va+lence
	pos	n.
quadrivial	1.
	syl	quad+riv+i:al
	pron	<kwo1drivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or consisting of four roads meeting at a point.
quadrivial	2.
	syl	quad+riv+i:al
	pron	<kwo1drivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of roads or ways
	def	going in four directions.
quadrivial	3.
	syl	quad+riv+i:al
	pron	<kwo1drivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the quadrivium.
quadrivium	ety	from Medieval Latin, from Latin: crossroads, meeting of four ways, from #7quadri -#7+ via way
quadrivium	0.
	syl	quad+riv+i:um
	pron	<kwo1drivi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval learning
	def	the higher division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of arithmetic, geometry, astronomy, and music. Compare {trivium}.
quadroon	ety	C18: from Spanish cuarter*'on, from cuarto quarter, from Latin quartus 
quadroon	0.
	syl	quad+roon
	pron	<kwo1dru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the offspring of a Mulatto and a White; a person who is one-quarter Negro.
quadrophonics	0.
	syl	quad+ro+phon+ics
	pron	<2kwodr*1foniks>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {quadraphonics}.
quadrumanous	ety	C18: from New Latin quadrumanus, from #7quadri -#7+ Latin manus hand
quadrumanous	0.
	syl	quad+ru+ma+nous
	pron	<kwo1dru:m*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of monkeys and apes
	def	having all four feet specialized for use as hands.
quadruped	ety	C17: from Latin quadrup*_es, from quadru- (see #7quadri -)#7+ p*_es foot
quadruped	1.
	syl	quad+ru+ped
	pron	<1kwodru2ped>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, esp. a mammal, that has all four limbs specialized for walking.
quadruped	2.
	syl	quad+ru+ped
	pron	<1kwodru2ped>
	pos	adj.
	def	having four feet.
quadrupedal	sub
	head	quadruped
	syl	quad+ru+ped+al
	pron	<kwo1dru:pidL>, <2kwodru1pedL>
	pos	adj.
quadruple	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin quadruplus, from quadru- (see #7quadri -)#7+ -plus -fold &- #!quad+ru+ply adv.
quadruple	1.
	syl	quad+ru+ple
	pron	<1kwodrupL>, <kwo1dru:pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to multiply by four or increase fourfold.
quadruple	2.
	syl	quad+ru+ple
	pron	<1kwodrupL>, <kwo1dru:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	four times as much or as many; fourfold.
quadruple	3.
	syl	quad+ru+ple
	pron	<1kwodrupL>, <kwo1dru:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of four parts.
quadruple	4.
	syl	quad+ru+ple
	pron	<1kwodrupL>, <kwo1dru:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or number four times as great as another.
quadruplet	1.
	syl	quad+ru+plet
	pron	<1kwodruplit>, <kwo1dru:plit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four offspring born at one birth. Often shortened to {quad}.
quadruplet	2.
	syl	quad+ru+plet
	pron	<1kwodruplit>, <kwo1dru:plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of four similar things.
quadruplet	3.
	syl	quad+ru+plet
	pron	<1kwodruplit>, <kwo1dru:plit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of four notes to be played in a time value of three.
quadruple time	0.
	syl	quad+ru+ple time
	pos	n.
	def	musical time in which there are four beats in each bar.
quadruplex	ety	C19: from Latin, from quadru- (see #7quadri -)#7+ -plex -fold &- quad+ru+plic+i@.ty (@!kw$Adr$u#!pl$Is$It$I) n.
quadruplex	0.
	syl	quad+ru+plex
	pron	<1kwodru2pleks>, <kwo1dru:pleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of four parts; fourfold.
quadruplicate	ety	C17: from Latin quadruplic*_are to increase fourfold
quadruplicate	1.
	syl	quad+ru+pli+cate
	pron	<kwo1dru:plikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	fourfold or quadruple.
quadruplicate	2.
	syl	quad+ru+pli+cate
	pron	<kwo1dru:pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to multiply or be multiplied by four.
quadruplicate	3.
	syl	quad+ru+pli+cate
	pron	<kwo1dru:plikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of four things.
quadruplication	sub
	head	quadruplicate
	syl	quad+2ru+pli+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
quaere	ety	C16: Latin, from quaerere to enquire
quaere	1.
	syl	quae+re
	pron	<1kwi*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a query or question.
quaere	2.
	syl	quae+re
	pron	<1kwi*ri>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	ask or inquire: used esp. to introduce a question.
quaestor	ety	C14: from Latin, from quaerere to enquire
quaestor	0.
	syl	quaes+tor:
	pron	<1kwEst*,@T> <-tc:)@T>, <or@T> <U.S> <@T> <sometimes>
	def	@T (#!kw$est$$) any of several magistrates of ancient Rome, usually a financial administrator.
quaestorial	sub
	head	quaestor
	syl	quaes+to+ri+al
	pron	<kwe1stc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
quaestorship	sub
	head	quaestor
	syl	quaes+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
quaff	ety	C16: perhaps of imitative origin; compare Middle Low German quassen to eat or drink excessively
quaff	0.
	syl	quaff
	pron	<kwof>, <kwa:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink heartily or in one draught.
quaffer	sub
	head	quaff
	syl	quaff+er
	pos	n.
quag	ety	C16: perhaps related to #7quake ; compare Middle Low German quabbe 
quag	0.
	syl	quag
	pron	<kw@g>, <kwog>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {quagmire}.
quagga	ety	C18: from obsolete Afrikaans, from Hottentot q*vuagga; compare Xhosa i-qwara something striped
quaggas	infl
	head	quagga
	or	quagga
	syl	quag+gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quagga	infl
	or	quaggas
	syl	quag+ga.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quagga	0.
	syl	quag+ga
	pron	<1kw@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a recently extinct member of the horse family of southern Africa: it had a sandy brown colouring with zebra-like stripes on the head and shoulders.
quaggier	infl
	head	quaggy
	syl	quag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
quaggiest	infl
	head	quaggy
	syl	quag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
quaggy	1.
	syl	quag+gy
	pron	<1kw@gi>, <1kwogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a marsh or quagmire; boggy.
quaggy	2.
	syl	quag+gy
	pron	<1kw@gi>, <1kwogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding, soft, or flabby.
quagginess	sub
	head	quaggy
	syl	quag+gi+ness
	pos	n.
quagmire	ety	C16: from #7quag+mire 
quagmire	1.
	syl	quag+mire
	pron	<1kw@g2mI*>, <1kwog->
	pos	n.
	def	a soft wet area of land that gives way under the feet; bog.
quagmire	2.
	syl	quag+mire
	pron	<1kw@g2mI*>, <1kwog->
	pos	n.
	def	an awkward, complex, or embarrassing situation.
quahog	ety	C18: from Narragansett, short for poquauhock, from pohkeni dark+ hogki shell
quahog	0.
	syl	qua+hog
	pron	<1kwa:2hog>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible clam, (or native to the Atlantic coast of North America, having a large heavy rounded shell. Also called: {hard-shell clam, hard-shell, round clam}. Compare {soft-shell clam}.
Quai d'Orsay	0.
	syl	Quai d'Or:say
	pron	French <ke> <dcr1se>
	pos	n.
	def	the quay along the S bank of the Seine, Paris, where the French foreign office is situated.
quail	ety	C14: from Old French quaille, from Medieval Latin quaccula, probably of imitative origin
quails	infl
	head	quail
	or	quail
	syl	quails
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quail	infl
	or	quails
	syl	quail.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quail	H1.1.
	syl	quail
	pron	<kwAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any small Old World gallinaceous game bird of the genus and related genera, having a rounded body and small tail: family (pheasants).
quail	H1.2.
	syl	quail
	pron	<kwAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related American birds, such as the bobwhite.
quail	ety	C15: perhaps from Old French quailler, from Latin co*_agul*_are to curdle
quail	H2.0.
	syl	quail
	pron	<kwAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shrink back with fear; cower.
quaint	ety	C13 (in the sense: clever): from Old French cointe, from Latin cognitus known, from cognoscere to ascertain
quaint	1.
	syl	quaint
	pron	<kwAnt>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractively unusual, esp. in an old-fashioned style.
	exam	1	a quaint village.
quaint	2.
	syl	quaint
	pron	<kwAnt>
	pos	adj.
	def	odd, peculiar, or inappropriate.
	exam	1	a quaint sense of duty.
quaintly	sub
	head	quaint
	syl	quaint+ly
	pos	adv.
quaintness	sub
	head	quaint
	syl	quaint+ness
	pos	n.
quake	ety	Old English cwacian; related to Old English cweccan to shake, Old Irish bocaim, German wackeln 
quake	1.
	syl	quake
	pron	<kwAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shake or tremble with or as with fear.
quake	2.
	syl	quake
	pron	<kwAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to convulse or quiver, as from instability.
quake	3.
	syl	quake
	pron	<kwAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of quaking.
quake	4.
	syl	quake
	pron	<kwAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {earthquake}.
Quaker	1.
	syl	Quak+er
	pron	<1kwAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Society of Friends, a Christian sect founded by George Fox about 1650, whose central belief is the doctrine of the Inner Light. Quakers reject sacraments, ritual, and formal ministry, hold meetings at which any member may speak, and have promoted many causes for social reform.
Quaker	2.
	syl	Quak+er
	pron	<1kwAk*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the Society of Friends or its religious beliefs or practices.
Quakeress	sub
	head	Quaker
	syl	Quak+er+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Quakerish	sub
	head	Quaker
	syl	Quak+er+ish
	pos	adj.
Quaker gun	ety	alluding to the Quakers' traditional pacifism
Quaker gun	0.
	syl	Quak+er gun
	pos	n.
	def	a dummy gun, as of wood.
Quaker meeting	0.
	syl	Qua+ker meet+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a gathering of the Quakers for worship, characterized by periods of silence and by members' speaking as moved by the Spirit.
quaking grass	0.
	syl	quak+ing grass
	pos	n.
	def	any grass of the genus of N temperate regions and South America, having delicate flower branches that shake in the wind.
quakier	infl
	head	quaky
	syl	quak:i+er
	pos	adj.
quakiest	infl
	head	quaky
	syl	quak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
quaky	0.
	syl	quak:y
	pron	<1kwAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to quake; shaky; tremulous.
quakily	sub
	head	quaky
	syl	quak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
quakiness	sub
	head	quaky
	syl	quak:i+ness
	pos	n.
quale	ety	C17: Latin, neuter singular of qualis of what kind
qualia	infl
	head	quale
	syl	qua+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quale	0.
	syl	qua+le
	pron	<1kwa:li>, <1kwA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	an essential property or quality.
qualification	1.
	syl	qual:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kwolifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ability, quality, or attribute, esp. one that fits a person to perform a particular job or task.
	exam	1	he has no qualifications to be a teacher.
qualification	2.
	syl	qual:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kwolifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition that modifies or limits; restriction.
qualification	3.
	syl	qual:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2kwolifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of qualifying or state of being qualified.
qualified	1.
	syl	qual:i+fied
	pron	<1kwoli2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the abilities, qualities, attributes, etc., necessary to perform a particular job or task.
qualified	2.
	syl	qual:i+fied
	pron	<1kwoli2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited, modified, or restricted; not absolute.
qualifier	1.
	syl	qual:i+fi+er
	pron	<1kwoli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that qualifies, esp. a contestant in a competition who wins a preliminary heat or contest and so earns the right to take part in the next round.
qualifier	2.
	syl	qual:i+fi+er
	pron	<1kwoli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary heat or contest.
qualifier	3.
	syl	qual:i+fi+er
	pron	<1kwoli2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for { {modifier} (sense 1)}.
qualify	ety	C16: from Old French qualifier, from Medieval Latin qu*_alific*_are to characterize, from Latin qu*_alis of what kind+ facere to make
qualifies	infl
	head	qualify
	syl	qual:i+fies
	pos	vb.
qualifying	infl
	head	qualify
	syl	qual:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
qualified	infl
	head	qualify
	syl	qual:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
qualify	1.
	syl	qual:i+fy
	pron	<1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide or be provided with the abilities or attributes necessary for a task, office, duty, etc..
	exam	1	his degree qualifies him for the job;
	exam	2	he qualifies for the job, but would he do it well??
qualify	2.
	syl	qual:i+fy
	pron	<1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make less strong, harsh, or violent; moderate or restrict.
qualify	3.
	syl	qual:i+fy
	pron	<1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to modify or change the strength or flavour of.
qualify	4.
	syl	qual:i+fy
	pron	<1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for { {modify} (sense 3)}.
qualify	5.
	syl	qual:i+fy
	pron	<1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attribute a quality to; characterize.
qualify	6.
	syl	qual:i+fy
	pron	<1kwoli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to progress to the final stages of a competition, as by winning preliminary contests.
qualifiable	sub
	head	qualify
	syl	qual:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
qualificatory	sub
	head	qualify
	syl	qual:i+fi+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1kwolifik*t*ri>, <-2kA->
	pos	adj.
qualitative	0.
	syl	qual:i+ta+tive
	pron	<1kwolit*tiv>, <-2tA->
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or relating to distinctions based on quality or qualities. Compare {quantita?!tive}.
qualitatively	sub
	head	qualitative
	syl	qual:i+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
qualitative analysis	0.
	syl	qual:i+ta+tive a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	See { {analysis} (sense 4)}.
quality	ety	C13: from Old French qualit*'e, from Latin qu*_alit*_as state, nature, from qu*_alis of what sort
qualities	infl
	head	quality
	syl	qual+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quality	1.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing characteristic, property, or attribute.
quality	2.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic character or nature of something.
quality	3.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a trait or feature of personality.
quality	4.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	degree or standard of excellence, esp. a high standard.
quality	5.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	high social status or the distinction associated with it.
quality	6.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	def	musical tone colour; timbre.
quality	7.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the characteristic of a proposition that is dependent on whether it is affirmative or negative.
quality	8.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the distinctive character of a vowel, determined by the configuration of the mouth, tongue, etc., when it is articu?!lated and distinguished from the pitch and stress with which it is uttered.
quality	9.
	syl	qual+i:ty
	pron	<1kwoliti>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having or showing excellence or superiority.
	exam	1	a quality product.
quality control	0.
	syl	qual+i:ty con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	control of the relative quality of a manufactured product, usually by statistical sampling tech?!niques.
qualm	ety	Old English cwealm death or plague; related to Old High German qualm despair, Dutch kwalm smoke, stench
qualm	1.
	syl	qualm
	pron	<kwa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden feeling of sickness or nausea.
qualm	2.
	syl	qualm
	pron	<kwa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a pang or sudden feeling of doubt, esp. concerning moral conduct; scruple.
qualm	3.
	syl	qualm
	pron	<kwa:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden sensation of misgiving or unease.
qualmish	sub
	head	qualm
	syl	qualm+ish
	pos	adj.
qualmishly	sub
	head	qualm
	syl	qualm+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
qualmishness	sub
	head	qualm
	syl	qualm+ish+ness
	pos	n.
quamash	0.
	syl	quam+ash
	pron	<1kwom@S>, <kw*1m@S>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {camass} (sense 1)}.
quandary	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin quand*_o when
quandaries	infl
	head	quandary
	syl	quan+da+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quandary	0.
	syl	quan+da+ry
	pron	<1kwondri>, <-d*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation or circumstance that presents problems difficult to solve; predica?!ment; dilemma.
quandong	ety	from a native Australian language
quandang	infl
	head	quandong
	or	quantong
	syl	quan+dang
	pron	<1kwon2doG>
	pos	n.
quantong	infl
	head	quandong
	or	quandang
	syl	quan+tong
	pron	<1kwon2toG>
	pos	n.
quandong	1.
	syl	quan+dong
	pron	<1kwon2doG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {native peach}.
quandong	1.a.
	syl	quan+dong
	pron	<1kwon2doG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Australian santalaceous tree, (or .
quandong	1.b.
	syl	quan+dong
	pron	<1kwon2doG>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible fruit or nut of this tree, used in preserves.
quandong	2.a.
	syl	quan+dong
	pron	<1kwon2doG>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian tree, family
quandong	2.b.
	syl	quan+dong
	pron	<1kwon2doG>
	pos	n.
	def	the pale easily worked timber of this tree.
quangos	infl
	head	quango
	syl	quan:gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quango	0.
	syl	quan:go
	pron	<1kw@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	quasi-autonomous national government organization.
quant	ety	C15: probably from Latin contus a pole, from Greek kontos 
quant	1.
	syl	quant
	pron	<kwont>
	pos	n.
	def	a long pole for propelling a boat, esp. a punt, by pushing on the bottom of a river or lake.
quant	2.
	syl	quant
	pron	<kwont>
	pos	vb.
	def	to propel (a boat) with a quant.
Mary	infl
	head	Quant
	syl	Mar:y.
	pos	n.
Quant	0.
	syl	Quant
	pron	<kwont>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, English fashion designer, whose Chelsea Look of mini-skirts and geometrically patterned fabrics dominated London fashion in the 1960s.
quanta	0.
	syl	quan+ta
	pron	<1kwont*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {quantum}.
quantal	1.
	syl	quan+tal
	pron	<1kwont*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a quantum or an entity that is quantized.
quantal	2.
	syl	quan+tal
	pron	<1kwont*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting something that is capable of existing in only one of two states.
quantic	ety	C19: from Latin quantus how great
quantic	0.
	syl	quan+tic
	pron	<1kwontik>
	pos	n.
	def	a homogeneous function of two or more variables in a rational and integral form, as in %2+3 + %2.
quantifier	1.
	syl	quan+ti+fi+er
	pron	<1kwonti2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a symbol indicating the quantity of a term.
	exam	1	the existential quantifier, (###800657 x) , corresponds to the words @6there is something, x, such that...@9
quantifier	2.
	syl	quan+ti+fi+er
	pron	<1kwonti2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or phrase in a natural language having this role, such as or in English.
quantify	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin quantific*_are, from Latin quantus how much+ facere to make
quantifies	infl
	head	quantify
	syl	quan+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quantifying	infl
	head	quantify
	syl	quan+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quantified	infl
	head	quantify
	syl	quan+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quantify	1.
	syl	quan+ti+fy
	pron	<1kwonti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover or express the quantity of.
quantify	2.
	syl	quan+ti+fy
	pron	<1kwonti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to specify the quantity of (a term) by using a quantifier, such as or
quantifiable	sub
	head	quantify
	syl	quan+ti+fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
quantification	sub
	head	quantify
	syl	quan+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
quantitive	alt
	head	quantitative
	or	quantitative
	syl	quan+ti+tive
	pos	adj.
quantitative	1.
	or	quantitive
	syl	quan+ti+ta+tive
	pron	<1kwontit*tiv>, <-2tA->
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or relating to considerations of amount or size. Compare {qualitative}.
quantitative	2.
	or	quantitive
	syl	quan+ti+ta+tive
	pron	<1kwontit*tiv>, <-2tA->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being measured.
quantitative	3.
	or	quantitive
	syl	quan+ti+ta+tive
	pron	<1kwontit*tiv>, <-2tA->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	denoting or relating to a metrical system, such as that in Latin and Greek verse, that is based on the relative length rather than stress of syllables.
quantitatively	sub
	head	quantitative
	or	quantitively
	syl	quan+ti+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
quantitively	sub
	head	quantitative
	or	quantitatively
	syl	quan+ti+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
quantitative analysis	0.
	syl	quan+ti+ta+tive a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	See { {analysis} (sense 4)}.
quantity	ety	C14: from Old French quantit*'e, from Latin quantit*_as extent, amount, from quantus how much
quantities	infl
	head	quantity
	syl	quan+ti:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quantity	1.a.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified or definite amount, weight, number, etc.
quantity	1.b.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a quantity estimate.
quantity	2.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the aspect or property of anything that can be measured, weighed, counted, etc.
quantity	3.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a large or considerable amount.
quantity	4.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an entity having a magnitude that is denoted by a constant, a variable, or a combination of both.
quantity	5.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a specified magnitude or amount; the product of a number and a unit.
quantity	6.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the characteristic of a proposition dependent on whether it is a universal or particular statement, considering all or only part of a class.
quantity	7.
	syl	quan+ti:ty
	pron	<1kwontiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the relative duration of a syllable or the vowel in it.
quantity surveyor	0.
	syl	quan+ti:ty sur+vey+or
	pos	n.
	def	a person who estimates the cost of the materials and labour necessary for a construction job.
quantity theory	0.
	syl	quan+ti:ty the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a theory stating that the general price level varies directly with the quantity of money in circulation and the velocity with which it is circulated, and inversely with the volume of production expressed by the total number of money transactions.
quantise	alt
	head	quantize
	or	quantize
	syl	quan+tise
	pron	<1kwontIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quantize	1.
	or	quantise
	syl	quan+tize
	pron	<1kwontIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to restrict (a physical quantity) to one of a set of values characterized by quantum numbers.
quantize	2.
	or	quantise
	syl	quan+tize
	pron	<1kwontIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to limit (a variable) to values that are integral multiples of a basic unit.
quantization	sub
	head	quantize
	or	quantisation
	syl	quan+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
quantisation	sub
	head	quantize
	or	quantization
	syl	quan+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
quantum	ety	C17: from Latin quantus (adj.) how much
quanta	infl
	head	quantum
	syl	quan+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quantum	1.a.
	syl	quan+tum
	pron	<1kwont*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the small?!est quantity of some physical property, such as energy, that a system can possess according to the quantum theory.
quantum	1.b.
	syl	quan+tum
	pron	<1kwont*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a particle with such a unit of energy.
quantum	2.
	syl	quan+tum
	pron	<1kwont*m>
	pos	n.
	def	amount or quantity, esp. a specific amount.
quantum	3.
	syl	quan+tum
	pron	<1kwont*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often used with a negative
	def	the least possible amount that can suffice.
	exam	1	there is not a quantum of evidence for your accusation.
quantum	4.
	syl	quan+tum
	pron	<1kwont*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something that can be quantified or measured.
quantum mechanics	0.
	syl	quan+tum me+chan+ics
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mechanics, based on the quantum theory used for interpreting the behaviour of elementary particles and atoms, which do not obey Newtonian mechanics.
quantum number	0.
	syl	quan+tum num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	one of a set of integers or half-integers characterizing the energy levels of a particle or system of particles. The number multiplied by a fixed quantity gives the amount of some specified physical quantity possessed by the system.
quantum statistics	0.
	syl	quan+tum sta+tis+tics
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	statistics concerned with the distribution of a large collection of elementary particles or atoms among possible quantized energy levels.
quantum theory	0.
	syl	quan+tum the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a theory concerning the behaviour of physical systems based on Planck's idea that they can only possess certain properties, such as energy and angular momentum, in discrete amounts (quanta). The theory later developed in several equivalent mathematical forms based on De Broglie's theory (see {wave mechanics}) and on the Heisenberg uncertainty principle.
quaquaversal	ety	C18: from Latin qu*_aqu*_a in every direction+ versus towards
quaquaversal	0.
	syl	qua+qua+ver+sal
	pron	<2kwa:kw*1vR:s*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	directed outwards in all directions from a common centre.
	exam	1	the quaquaversal dip of a pericline.
quar	1.
	syl	quar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarter.
quar	2.
	syl	quar.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarterly.
quarantine	ety	C17: from Italian quarantina period of forty days, from quaranta forty, from Latin quadr*_agint*_a 
quarantine	1.
	syl	quar+an+tine
	pron	<1kwor*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of isolation or detention, esp. of persons or animals arriving from abroad, to prevent the spread of disease, usually consisting of the maximum known incubation period of the suspected disease.
quarantine	2.
	syl	quar+an+tine
	pron	<1kwor*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or area where such detention is enforced.
quarantine	3.
	syl	quar+an+tine
	pron	<1kwor*n2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any period or state of enforced isolation.
quarantine	4.
	syl	quar+an+tine
	pron	<1kwor*n2tEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to isolate in or as if in quarantine.
quarantine flag	0.
	syl	quar+an+tine flag
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the yellow signal flag for the letter Q, flown alone from a vessel to indicate that there is no disease aboard and to request pratique or, with a second signal flag, to indicate that there is disease aboard. Also called: {yellow jack}.
quare	ety	probably variant of #7queer 
quare	1.
	syl	quare
	pron	<kwe*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Irish dialect.
	def	remarkable or strange.
	exam	1	a quare fellow.
quare	2.
	syl	quare
	pron	<kwe*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Irish dialect.
	def	great or good.
	exam	1	you're in a quare mess.
quark	ety	C20: coined by James Joyce in the novel Finnegans Wake, and given special application in physics
quark	0.
	syl	quark
	pron	<kwa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	any of three hypothetical elementary particles postulated together with their antiparticles to be fundamental units of all baryons and mesons. The magnitude of their charge is either two thirds or one third of that of the electron.
quarrel	ety	C14: from Old French querele, from Latin quer*_ella complaint, from quer*_i to complain
quarrel	H1.1.
	syl	quar+rel
	pron	<1kwor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an angry disagreement; argument.
quarrel	H1.2.
	syl	quar+rel
	pron	<1kwor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of disagreement or dispute; grievance.
quarrels	infl
	head	quarrel
	or	quarrels
	syl	quar+rels
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
quarrelling	infl
	head	quarrel
	or	quarreling
	syl	quar+rel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
quarrelled	infl
	head	quarrel
	or	quarreled
	syl	quar+relled
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
quarreling	infl
	head	quarrel
	or	quarrelling
	syl	quar+rel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
quarreled	infl
	head	quarrel
	or	quarrelled
	syl	quar+reled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
quarrel	H1.3.
	syl	quar+rel
	pron	<1kwor*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to engage in a disagreement or dispute; argue.
quarrel	H1.4.
	syl	quar+rel
	pron	<1kwor*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to find fault; complain.
quarreller	sub
	head	quarrel
	syl	quar+rel+ler
	pos	n.
quarrel	ety	C13: from Old French quarrel pane, from Medieval Latin quadrellus, diminutive of Latin quadrus square
quarrel	H2.1.
	syl	quar+rel
	pron	<1kwor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrow having a four-edged head, fired from a crossbow.
quarrel	H2.2.
	syl	quar+rel
	pron	<1kwor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small square or diamond-shaped pane of glass, usually one of many in a fixed or casement window and framed with lead.
quarrelsome	0.
	syl	quar+rel+some
	pron	<1kwor*ls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to quarrel or disagree; belligerent. &- {#!quar+rel+some+ly}
quarrelsomeness	sub
	head	quarrelsome
	syl	quar+rel+some+ness
	pos	n.
quarrion	alt
	head	quarrian
	or	quarrian
	syl	quar+rion
	pron	<1kwori*n>
	pos	n.
quarrian	0.
	or	quarrion
	syl	quar+rian
	pron	<1kwori*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cockatiel, of scrub and woodland regions of inland Australia, that feeds on seeds and grasses.
quarrier	0.
	syl	quar+ri+er
	pron	<1kwori*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {quarryman}.
quarry	ety	C15: from Old French quarriere, from quarre (unattested) square-shaped stone, from Latin quadr*_are to make square
quarries	infl
	head	quarry
	syl	quar+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarry	H1.1.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	an open surface excavation for the extraction of building stone, slate, marble, etc., by drilling, blasting, or cutting.
quarry	H1.2.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	a copious source of something, esp. information.
quarries	infl
	head	quarry
	syl	quar+ries
	pos	vb.
quarrying	infl
	head	quarry
	syl	quar+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
quarried	infl
	head	quarry
	syl	quar+ried.
	pos	vb.
quarry	H1.3.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extract (stone, etc.) from or as if from a quarry.
quarry	H1.4.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excavate a quarry in.
quarry	H1.5.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obtain (something, esp. information) diligently and laboriously.
	exam	1	he was quarrying away in the reference library.
quarry	ety	C14 quirre entrails offered to the hounds, from Old French cuir*'ee what is placed on the hide, from cuir hide, from Latin corium leather; probably also influenced by Old French coree entrails, from Latin cor heart
quarries	infl
	head	quarry
	syl	quar+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarry	H2.1.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, bird, or fish that is hunted, esp. by other animals; prey.
quarry	H2.2.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	anything pursued or hunted.
quarry	ety	C16: from Old French quarr*'e; see #7quarrel %2
quarries	infl
	head	quarry
	syl	quar+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarry	H3.1.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	a square or diamond shape.
quarry	H3.2.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	something having this shape.
quarry	H3.3.
	syl	quar+ry
	pron	<1kwori>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {quarrel%2}.
quarrymen	infl
	head	quarryman
	syl	quar:ry+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarryman	0.
	syl	quar:ry+man
	pron	<1kworim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who works in or manages a quarry.
quarry tile	0.
	syl	quar+ry tile
	pos	n.
	def	a square or diamond-shaped unglazed floor tile.
quart	ety	C14: from Old French quarte, from Latin quartus fourth
quart	H1.1.
	syl	quart
	pron	<kwc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of liquid measure equal to a quarter of a gallon or two pints. 1 U.S. quart (0.946 litre) is equal to 0.8326 U.K. quart. 1 U.K. quart (1.136 litres) is equal to 1.2009 U.S. quarts.
quart	H1.2.
	syl	quart
	pron	<kwc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of dry measure equal to 2 pints or one eighth of a peck.
quart	ety	C17: from French quarte fourth
quart	H2.1.
	syl	quart
	pron	<kwc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Piquet, etc.
	def	a sequence of four cards in the same suit.
quart	H2.2.
	syl	quart
	pron	<kwc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a variant spelling of {quarte}.
quart	1.
	syl	quart.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarter.
quart	2.
	syl	quart.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	quarterly.
quartan	ety	C13: from Latin febris quart*_ana fever occurring every fourth day, reckoned inclusively
quartan	0.
	syl	quar+tan
	pron	<1kwc:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a malarial fever
	def	occurring every third day.
quarte	0.
	syl	quarte
	pos	French. kart; n.
	def	the fourth of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
quarter	ety	C13: from Old French quartier, from Latin quart*_arius a fourth part, from quartus fourth
quarter	1.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, amount, etc.
quarter	2.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {fourth}. the fraction equal to one divided by four (1/4).
quarter	3.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Canada, etc.
	def	a quarter of a dollar; 25-cent piece.
quarter	4.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to a quarter of a hundredweight. 1 U.S. quarter is equal to 25 pounds; 1 Brit. quarter is equal to 28 pounds.
quarter	5.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {quarter-hour}.
quarter	6.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fourth part of a year; three months.
quarter	7.a.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	one fourth of the moon's period of revolution around the earth.
quarter	7.b.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two phases of the moon, {first quarter} or {last quarter}, when half of the lighted surface is visible from the earth.
quarter	8.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a unit of weight equal to a quarter of a pound or 4 ounces.
quarter	9.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit of capacity for grain, etc., usually equal to 8 U.K. bushels.
quarter	10.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	one of the four periods into which certain games are divided.
quarter	11.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part of a vessel's side towards the stern, usually aft of the aftermost mast.
	exam	1	the port quarter.
quarter	12.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the general direction along the water in the quadrant between the beam of a vessel and its stern.
	exam	1	the wind was from the port quarter.
quarter	13.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region or district of a town or city.
	exam	1	the Spanish quarter.
quarter	14.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region, direction, or point of the compass.
quarter	15.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	an unspecified person or group of people.
	exam	1	to get word from the highest quarter.
quarter	16.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	mercy or pity, as shown to a defeated opponent (esp. in the phrases {ask for} or {give quarter) }.
quarter	17.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four limbs, including the adjacent parts, of the carcass of a quadruped or bird.
	exam	1	a hind quarter of beef.
quarter	18.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	the side part of the wall of a horse's hoof.
quarter	19.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe or boot covering the heel and joining the vamp.
quarter	20.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	one of four more or less equal quadrants into which a shield may be divided.
quarter	21.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military slang.
	def	short for {quartermaster}.
quarter	22.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into four equal or nearly equal parts.
quarter	23.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into any number of parts.
quarter	24.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	to dismember (a human body).
	exam	1	to be drawn and quartered.
quarter	25.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to billet or be billeted in lodgings, esp. (of military personnel) in civilian lodgings.
quarter	26.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of gun dogs or hounds
	def	to range over an area of ground in search of game or the scent of quarry.
quarter	27.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of the wind
	def	to blow onto a vessel's quarter.
	exam	1	the wind began to quarter.
quarter	28.a.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide (a shield) into four separate bearings with a cross.
quarter	28.b.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place (one set of arms) in diagonally opposite quarters to another.
quarter	29.
	syl	quar+ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or consisting of one of four equal parts.
	exam	1	a quarter pound of butter.
quarterage	1.
	syl	quar+ter+age
	pron	<1kwc:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an allowance or payment made quarterly.
quarterage	2.
	syl	quar+ter+age
	pron	<1kwc:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	shelter or lodging.
quarterback	1.
	syl	quar:ter+back
	pron	<1kwc:t*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a player in American football, positioned usually behind the centre, who directs attacking play.
Monday-morning quarterbacking	2.
	head	quarterback
	syl	Monday-morning quarterbacking.
	qual	U.S.
	def	wisdom after the event, esp. by spectators.
quarter-bound	0.
	syl	quar:ter-bound
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	having a binding consisting of two types of material, the better type being used on the spine.
quarter crack	0.
	syl	quar+ter crack
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a sand crack on the inside of the forefoot of a horse.
quarter day	0.
	syl	quar+ter day
	pos	n.
	def	any of four days in the year when certain payments become due. In England, Wales, and Ireland these are Lady Day, Midsummers Day, Michaelmas, and Christmas. In Scotland they are Candlemas, Whit Sunday, Lammas, and Martinmas.
quarterdeck	0.
	syl	quar:ter+deck
	pron	<1kwc:t*2dek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the after part of the weather deck of a ship, traditionally the deck on a naval vessel for official or ceremonial use.
quartered	1.
	syl	quar+tered
	pron	<1kwc:t*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of a shield
	def	divided into four sections, each having contrasting arms or having two sets of arms, each repeated in diagonally opposite corners.
quartered	2.
	syl	quar+tered
	pron	<1kwc:t*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a log
	def	sawn into four equal parts along two diameters at right angles to each other; quartersawn.
quarterfinal	0.
	syl	quar:ter+fi:nal
	pron	<1kwc:t*2fInL>
	pos	n.
	def	the round before the semifinal in a competition.
quarter grain	0.
	syl	quar+ter grain
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of quartersawn timber.
quarter horse	0.
	syl	quar+ter horse
	pos	n.
	def	a small powerful breed of horse, originally bred for sprinting in quarter-mile races in Virginia in the late 18th century.
quarter-hour	1.
	syl	quar:ter-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a period of 15 minutes.
quarter-hour	2.
	syl	quar:ter-hour
	pos	n.
	def	any of the points on the face of a timepiece that mark 15 minutes before or after the hour, and sometimes 30 minutes after.
quarter-hourly	sub
	head	quarter-hour
	syl	quar:ter-1hour:ly
	pos	adv. adj.
quartering	1.
	syl	quar+ter+ing
	pron	<1kwc:t*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the allocation of accommodation to service personnel.
quartering	2.a.
	syl	quar+ter+ing
	pron	<1kwc:t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the marshalling of several coats of arms on one shield, usually representing intermarriages.
quartering	2.b.
	syl	quar+ter+ing
	pron	<1kwc:t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	any coat of arms marshalled in this way.
quarterlight	0.
	syl	quar:ter+light
	pron	<1kwc:t*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small pivoted window in the door of a car for ventilation.
quarterly	1.
	syl	quar+ter+ly
	pron	<1kwc:t*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, done, paid, etc., at intervals of three months.
quarterly	2.
	syl	quar+ter+ly
	pron	<1kwc:t*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of a quarter.
quarterlies	infl
	head	quarterly
	syl	quar+ter+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarterly	3.
	syl	quar+ter+ly
	pron	<1kwc:t*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical issued every three months.
quarterly	4.
	syl	quar+ter+ly
	pron	<1kwc:t*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	once every three months.
quarterly	5.
	syl	quar+ter+ly
	pron	<1kwc:t*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	into or in quarters.
	exam	1	a shield divided quarterly.
quartermaster	1.
	syl	quar:ter+mas:ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer responsible for accommodation, food, and equipment in a military unit.
quartermaster	2.
	syl	quar:ter+mas:ter
	pron	<1kwc:t*2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rating in the navy, usually a petty officer, with particular responsibility for steering a ship and other navigational duties.
quarter-miler	0.
	syl	quar:ter-mil:er
	pos	n.
	def	an athlete who specializes in running the quarter mile.
quartern	ety	C13: from Old French quarteron, from quart a quarter
quartern	1.
	syl	quar+tern
	pron	<1kwc:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fourth part of certain weights or measures, such as a peck or a pound.
quartern	2.
	syl	quar+tern
	pron	<1kwc:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {quartern loaf}.
quartern	2.a.
	syl	quar+tern
	pron	<1kwc:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of loaf 4 inches square, used esp. for making sandwiches.
quartern	2.b.
	syl	quar+tern
	pron	<1kwc:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any loaf weighing 1600 g when baked.
quarter note	0.
	syl	quar+ter note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for { {crotchet} (sense 1)}.
quarter-phase	0.
	syl	quar:ter-phase
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {two-phase}.
quarter plate	0.
	syl	quar:ter plate
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic plate measuring 8.3#M10.8 cm.
quarter round	0.
	syl	quar+ter round
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {ovolo}.
quarters	1.
	syl	quar+ters
	pron	<1kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	housing or accommodation, esp. as provided for military personnel and their families.
quarters	2.
	syl	quar+ters
	pron	<1kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the stations assigned to military personnel, esp. to each crew members of a warship.
	exam	1	general quarters.
quarters	3.
	syl	quar+ters
	pron	<1kwc:t*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in India
	def	housing provided by an employer or by the government.
quartersaws	infl
	head	quartersaw
	syl	quar:ter+saws
	pos	vb.
quartersawing	infl
	head	quartersaw
	syl	quar:ter+saw+ing
	pos	vb.
quartersawed	infl
	head	quartersaw
	or	quartersawn
	syl	quar:ter+sawed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quartersawn	infl
	head	quartersaw
	or	quartersawed
	syl	quar:ter+sawn.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quartersaw	0.
	syl	quar:ter+saw
	pron	<1kwc:t*2sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to saw (timber) into quarters along two diameters of a log at right angles to each other.
quarter section	0.
	syl	quar+ter sec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a land measure, used in surveying, with sides half a mile long; 160 acres.
quarter sessions	0.
	syl	quar+ter ses+sions
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a criminal court held four times a year before justices of the peace or a recorder, empowered to try all but the most serious offences and to hear appeals from petty sessions. Replaced in 1972 by {crown courts}. Compare {assizes}.
quarterstaves	infl
	head	quarterstaff
	syl	quar:ter+staves
	pron	<-2stAvz>, <-2sta:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarterstaff	1.
	syl	quar:ter+staff
	pron	<1kwc:t*2sta:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout iron-tipped wooden staff about 6ft. long, formerly used in England as a weapon.
quarterstaff	2.
	syl	quar:ter+staff
	pron	<1kwc:t*2sta:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of such a staff in fighting, sport, or exercise.
quarter tone	0.
	syl	quar+ter tone
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a quarter of a whole tone; a pitch interval corresponding to 50 cents measured on the well-tempered scale.
quartet	ety	C18: from Italian quartetto, diminutive of quarto fourth
quartette	alt
	head	quartet
	or	quartet
	syl	quar+tette
	pron	<kwc:1tet>
	pos	n.
quartet	1.
	or	quartette
	syl	quar+tet
	pron	<kwc:1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of four singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group. See {string quartet}.
quartet	2.
	or	quartette
	syl	quar+tet
	pron	<kwc:1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of four.
quartic	ety	C19: from Latin quartus fourth
quartic	0.
	syl	quar+tic
	pron	<1kwc:tik>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {biquadratic}.
quartile	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin quart*_ilis, from Latin quartus fourth
quartile	1.
	syl	quar+tile
	pron	<1kwc:tIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	one of three actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into four groups with equal frequencies. {~}
quartile	2.
	syl	quar+tile
	pron	<1kwc:tIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	denoting or relating to a quartile.
quartile	3.
	syl	quar+tile
	pron	<1kwc:tIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	denoting an aspect of two heavenly bodies when their longitudes differ by 90?%.
quarto	ety	C16: from New Latin phrase in quart*_o in quarter
quartos	infl
	head	quarto
	syl	quar+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quarto	0.
	syl	quar+to
	pron	<1kwc:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper, usually crown or demy, into four leaves or eight pages, each one quarter the size of the sheet. Often written: {4to, 4} ?%.
quartz	ety	C18: from German Quarz, of Slavic origin
quartz	1.
	syl	quartz
	pron	<kwc:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard glossy mineral consisting of silicon dioxide in hexagonal crystalline form: present in most rocks, esp. sandstone and granite. It occurs as colourless rock crystal and as several impure coloured varieties including agate, chalcedony, flint, and amethyst. Formula: SiO\2.
quartz	2.
	syl	quartz
	pron	<kwc:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {quartz glass}.
quartz crystal	0.
	syl	quartz crys+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a thin plate or rod cut in certain directions from a piece of piezoelectric quartz and accurately ground so that it vibrates at a particular frequency.
quartz glass	0.
	syl	quartz glass
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless glass composed of almost pure silica, resistant to very high temperatures and transparent to near-ultraviolet radiation. Sometimes shortened to {quartz}.
quartziferous	0.
	syl	quartz+if+er+ous
	pron	<kwc:t1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or composed of quartz.
quartz lamp	alt
	head	quartz-iodine lamp
	or	quartz-iodine lamp
	syl	quartz lamp
	pos	n.
quartz-iodine lamp	0.
	or	quartz lamp
	syl	quartz-i:o:dine lamp
	pos	n.
	def	an electric light bulb consisting of a quartz envelope enclosing an inert gas containing iodine vapour and a tungsten filament. It is used in some car headlights, etc.
quartzite	1.
	syl	quartz+ite
	pron	<1kwc:tsIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or grey sandstone composed of quartz.
quartzite	2.
	syl	quartz+ite
	pron	<1kwc:tsIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a very hard metamorphic rock consist?!ing of a mosaic of intergrown quartz crystals.
quasar	ety	C20: quas (i-stell) ar (radio source) 
quasar	0.
	syl	qua+sar
	pron	<1kwAza:>, <-sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of quasi-stellar objects, first detected in 1963, that are powerful sources of radio waves and other forms of energy. Many have large red shifts (greater than 1.5), which imply enormous velocities of recession, distances of several thousand million light-years, and luminosi?!ties 200 times greater than that of an ordinary galaxy.
quash	ety	C14: from Old French quasser, from Latin quass*_are to shake
quash	1.
	syl	quash
	pron	<kwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subdue forcefully and completely; put down; suppress.
quash	2.
	syl	quash
	pron	<kwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annul or make void (a law, decision, etc.).
quash	3.
	syl	quash
	pron	<kwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject (an indictment, writ, etc.) as invalid.
Quashi	ety	from Twi
Quashie	alt
	head	Quashi
	or	Quashi
	syl	Qua+shie
	pron	<1kwa:Si>
	pos	n.
Quashi	0.
	or	Quashie
	syl	Qua+shi
	pron	<1kwa:Si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	an unsophisticated or gullible male Negro peasant.
	exam	1	I'm not a Quashi that anyone can fool.
quasi-	ety	from Latin, literally: as if
quasi-	0.
	syl	qua:si-
	exam	1	combining form.
quasi-	1.
	syl	qua:si-
	def	almost but not really; seemingly.
	exam	1	a quasi-religious cult.
quasi-	2.
	syl	qua:si-
	def	resembling but not actually being; so-called.
	exam	1	a quasi-scholar.
quasi-contract	0.
	syl	qua:si-con:tract
	pron	<1kwa:zi>, <1kwAsI>, <-zI>
	pos	n.
	def	an implied contract which arises without the express agreement of the parties.
quasi-judicial	0.
	syl	qua:si-ju:di:cial
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to powers and functions similar to those of a judge, such as those exercised by an arbitrator, administrative tribunal, etc.
Quasimodo	1.
	syl	Qua:si:mo:do
	pron	<2kwa:zi1m*ud*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a character in Victor Hugo's novel (1831), a grotesque hunch-backed bellringer of the cathedral of Notre Dame.
Salvatore	infl
	head	Quasimodo
	syl	Sal:va:to:re
	pron	<2salva1tcrA>
	pos	n.
Quasimodo	2.
	syl	Qua:si:mo:do
	pron	Italian <kwa1zEmo2do>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-68, Italian poet, whose early work expresses symbolist ideas and techniques. His later work is more con?!cerned with political and social issues: Nobel prize for literature 1959.
quasi-stellar object	0.
	syl	qua:si-stel:lar ob+ject
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of several classes of astronomical bodies, including {quasars} (strong radio sources) and {quasi-stellar galaxies} (no traceable radio emission), both of which have exceptionally large red shifts. Abbrev.: {QSO}
quass	0.
	syl	quass
	pron	<kva:s>, <kwa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {kvass}.
quassia	ety	C18: from New Latin, named after Graman Quassi, a slave who discovered (1730) the medicinal value of the root
quassia	1.
	syl	quas+sia
	pron	<1kwoS*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the tropical American simaroubaceous genus having bitter bark and wood.
quassia	2.
	syl	quas+sia
	pron	<1kwoS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark and wood of and of a related tree, used in furniture making.
quassia	3.
	syl	quas+sia
	pron	<1kwoS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter compound extracted from this bark and wood, formerly used as a tonic and anthelmintic, now used in insecticides.
quatercentenaries	infl
	head	quatercentenary
	syl	qua+ter+cen+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quatercentenary	0.
	syl	qua+ter+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2kw@t*sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a 400th anniversary or the year or celebration marking it. &- {@!qua+ter+cen+#!ten+ni@.al}
quaternary	ety	C15: from Latin quatern*_arius each containing four, from quatern*_i by fours, distributive of quattuor four
quaternary	1.
	syl	qua+ter+nar:y
	pron	<kw*1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of fours or by fours.
quaternary	2.
	syl	qua+ter+nar:y
	pron	<kw*1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	fourth in a series.
quaternary	3.
	syl	qua+ter+nar:y
	pron	<kw*1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	containing or being an atom bound to four other atoms or groups.
	exam	1	a quaternary ammonium compound.
quaternary	4.
	syl	qua+ter+nar:y
	pron	<kw*1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having four variables.
quaternaries	infl
	head	quaternary
	syl	qua+ter+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quaternary	5.
	syl	qua+ter+nar:y
	pron	<kw*1tR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the number four or a set of four.
Quaternary	1.
	syl	Qua+ter+nar:y
	pron	<kw*1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the most recent period of geological time, which succeeded the Tertiary period one million years ago.
Quathe	2.
	head	Quaternary
	syl	Qua+the.
	def	the Quaternary period or rock system, divided into Pleistocene and Holocene (Recent) epochs or series.
quaternary ammonium compound	0.
	syl	qua+ter+nar:y am+mo+ni:um com+pound
	pos	n.
	def	a type of ionic compound that can be regarded as derived from ammonium compounds by replacing the hydrogen atoms with organic groups.
quaternion	ety	C14: from Late Latin quaterni*_on, from Latin quatern*_i four at a time
quaternion	1.
	syl	qua+ter+ni+on
	pron	<kw*1tR:ni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a generalized complex number consisting of four components, = \0+ \1i+ \2j+ \3k, where \0... \3 are real numbers and i%2=j%2=k%2=-1, ij=-ji=k, etc.
quaternion	2.
	syl	qua+ter+ni+on
	pron	<kw*1tR:ni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {quaternary} (sense 5)}.
quaternity	ety	C16: from Late Latin quaternit*_as, from Latin quatern*_i by fours; see #7quaternary 
quaternity	0.
	syl	qua+ter+ni+ty
	pron	<kw*1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of four, esp. a concept of God as consisting of four persons.
Quathlamba	0.
	syl	Quath+lam+ba
	pron	<kwa:t1la:mba:>
	pos	n.
	def	the Sesuto name for the {Drakensberg}.
quatrain	ety	C16: from French, from quatre four, from Latin quattuor 
quatrain	0.
	syl	quat+rain
	pron	<1kwotrAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a stanza or poem of four lines, esp. one having alternate rhymes.
quatre	ety	French: four
quatre	0.
	syl	qua+tre
	pron	<1k@tr*>, French <1katr>
	pos	n.
	def	a playing card with four pips.
Quatre Bras	0.
	syl	Qua+tre Bras
	qual	French
	def	katr #!bra) a village in Belgium near Brussels; site of a battle in June 1815 where Wellington defeated the French under Marshal Ney, immediately preceding the battle of Waterloo.
quatrefoil	ety	C15: from Old French, from quatre four+ -foil leaflet; compare #7trefoil 
quatrefoil	1.
	syl	quat:re+foil
	pron	<1k@tr*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf, such as that of certain clovers, composed of four leaflets.
quatrefoil	2.
	syl	quat:re+foil
	pron	<1k@tr*2fcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornament having four foils arranged about a common centre, esp. one used in tracery.
quattrocento	ety	Italian, literally: four hundred (short for fourteen hundred)
quattrocento	0.
	syl	quat+tro+cen+to
	pron	<2kw@tr*u1Cent*u>, Italian <2kwatro1Cento>
	pos	n.
	def	the 15th century, esp. in reference to Renaissance Italian art and literature.
quaver	ety	C15 (in the sense: to vibrate, #7quiver) : from quaven to tremble, of Germanic origin; compare Low German quabbeln to tremble
quaver	1.
	syl	qua+ver
	pron	<1kwAv*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or sing (something) with a trembling voice.
quaver	2.
	syl	qua+ver
	pron	<1kwAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the voice
	def	to quiver, tremble, or shake.
quaver	3.
	syl	qua+ver
	pron	<1kwAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to sing or play quavers or ornamental trills.
quaver	4.
	syl	qua+ver
	pron	<1kwAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note having the time value of an eighth of a semibreve. Usual U.S. name: {eighth note}.
quaver	5.
	syl	qua+ver
	pron	<1kwAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tremulous sound or note.
quaverer	sub
	head	quaver
	syl	qua+ver+er
	pos	n.
quaveringly	sub
	head	quaver
	syl	qua+ver+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
quavery	sub
	head	quaver
	or	quaverous
	syl	qua+ver:y
	pos	adj.
quaverous	sub
	head	quaver
	or	quavery
	syl	qua+ver+ous
	pos	adj.
quay	ety	C14 keye, from Old French kai, of Celtic origin; compare Cornish k*_e hedge, fence, Old Breton cai fence
quay	0.
	syl	quay
	pron	<kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a wharf, typically one built parallel to the shoreline. Compare { {pier} (sense 1)}.
quayage	1.
	syl	quay+age
	pron	<1kEiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of quays.
quayage	2.
	syl	quay+age
	pron	<1kEiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge for the use of a quay.
quayside	0.
	syl	quay+side
	pron	<1kE2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of a quay along the water.
Que	0.
	syl	Que.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Quebec.
quean	ety	Old English cwene; related to Old Saxon, Old High German quena, Gothic qino, Old Norse kona, Greek gun*_e woman. Compare #7queen 
quean	1.a.
	syl	quean
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a boisterous, impudent, or disreputable woman.
quean	1.b.
	syl	quean
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute; whore.
quean	2.
	syl	quean
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a young unmarried woman or girl.
queasy	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
queasier	infl
	head	queasy
	syl	quea+si+er
	pos	adj.
queasiest	infl
	head	queasy
	syl	quea+si+est.
	pos	adj.
queasy	1.
	syl	quea+sy
	pron	<1kwEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the feeling that one is about to vomit; nauseous.
queasy	2.
	syl	quea+sy
	pron	<1kwEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or causing uneasiness.
	exam	1	a queasy conscience.
queasily	sub
	head	queasy
	syl	quea+si+ly
	pos	adv.
queasiness	sub
	head	queasy
	syl	quea+si+ness
	pos	n.
Quebec	1.
	syl	Que+bec
	pron	<kwi1bek>, <k*->, <ke->
	pos	n.
	def	a province of E Canada: the largest Canadian province; a French colony from 1608 to 1763, when it passed to Britain; lying mostly on the Canadian Shield, it has vast areas of forest and extensive tundra and is populated mostly in the plain around the St. Lawrence River. Capital: Quebec. Pop.: 6234445 (1976). Area: 1540680 sq. km (594860 sq. miles).
Quebec	2.
	syl	Que+bec
	pron	<kwi1bek>, <k*->, <ke->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Canada, capital of the province of Quebec, situated on the St. Lawrence River: found?!ed in 1608 by Champlain; scene of the battle of the Plains of Abraham (1759), by which the British won Canada from the French. Pop.: 186088 (1971).
Qu'ebecois	infl
	syl	Qu*'e+be+cois
	pron	<-1kwa>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Qu'ebecois	0.
	syl	Qu*'e+be+cois
	pron	French <kAbe1kwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the province of Quebec, esp. a French-speaking one.
quebracho	ety	C19: from American Spanish, from quiebracha, from quebrar to break (from Latin crep*_are to rattle) + hacha axe (from French hache) 
quebrachos	infl
	head	quebracho
	syl	que+bra+chos
	pron	<-C*uz>, Spanish <-CAS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quebracho	1.
	syl	que+bra+cho
	pron	<kA1bra:C*u>, Spanish <ke1$BraCc>, Spanish <-CAS>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two anacardiaceous South American trees, or having a tannin-rich hard wood used in tanning and dyeing.
quebracho	2.
	syl	que+bra+cho
	pron	<kA1bra:C*u>, Spanish <ke1$BraCc>, Spanish <-CAS>
	pos	n.
	def	an apocynaceous South American tree, whose bark yields alkaloids used in medicine and tanning.
quebracho	3.
	syl	que+bra+cho
	pron	<kA1bra:C*u>, Spanish <ke1$BraCc>, Spanish <-CAS>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood or bark of any of these trees.
quebracho	4.
	syl	que+bra+cho
	pron	<kA1bra:C*u>, Spanish <ke1$BraCc>, Spanish <-CAS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other South American trees having hard wood.
Kechua	infl
	head	Quechua
	or	Quichua
	syl	Kech:ua
	pron	<1keCw*>
	pos	n.
Quichua	infl
	head	Quechua
	or	Kechua
	syl	Quich:ua
	pos	n.
Quechuas	infl
	head	Quechua
	or	Quechua
	syl	Quech:uas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Quechua	infl
	or	Quechuas
	syl	Quech:ua
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Quechua	1.
	syl	Quech:ua
	pron	<1keCw*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of a group of South American Indian peoples of the Andes, including the Incas.
Quechua	2.
	syl	Quech:ua
	pron	<1keCw*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or family of languages spoken by these peoples.
Quechuan	sub
	head	Quechua
	syl	Quech+uan
	pos	adj. n.
Kechuan	sub
	head	Quechua
	or	Quichuan
	syl	1Kech+uan
	pos	adj. n.
Quichuan	sub
	head	Quechua
	or	Kechuan
	syl	Quich+uan
	pos	adj. n.
queen	ety	Old English cw*_en; related to Old Saxon qu*_an wife, Old Norse kv@an, Gothic q*_ens wife
queen	1.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a king.
queen	2.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a female sovereign who is the official ruler or head of state.
queen	3.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman or a thing personified as a woman considered the best or most important of her kind.
	exam	1	a beauty queen;
	exam	2	the queen of ocean liners.
queen	4.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a male homosexual.
queen	5.a.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the only fertile female in a colony of social insects, such as bees, ants, and termites, from the eggs of which the entire colony develops.
queen	5.b.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a queen bee.
queen	6.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	one of four playing cards in a pack, one for each suit, bearing the picture of a queen.
queen	7.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a chess piece, theoretically the most powerful piece, able to move in a straight line in any direction or diagonally, over any number of squares.
queen	8.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to promote (a pawn) to a queen when it reaches the eighth rank.
queen	9.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crown as queen.
queen	10.
	syl	queen
	pron	<kwEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reign as queen.
queen it	11.
	head	queen
	syl	queen it.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to behave in an overbearing manner.
Queen-Anne	1.
	syl	Queen-Anne
	pos	n.
	def	a style of furniture popular in England about 1700-20 and in America about 1720-70, characterized by the use of unencumbered curves, walnut veneer, and the cabriole leg.
Queen-Anne	2.
	syl	Queen-Anne
	pos	adj.
	def	in or of this style.
Queen-Anne	3.
	syl	Queen-Anne
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a style of architecture popular in England during the early 18th century, characterized by red-brick construction with classical ornamentation.
Queen Anne's Bounty	1.
	syl	Queen Anne's Boun+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a fund formed by Queen Anne in 1704 for the augmentation of the livings of the poorer Anglican clergy. In 1948 the adminis?!trators of the fund were replaced by the Church Commissioners for England.
Queen Anne's Bounty	2.
	syl	Queen Anne's Boun+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	the office or board administering this fund.
Queen Anne's lace	0.
	syl	Queen Anne's lace
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {wild carrot}.
Queen Anne's War	0.
	syl	Queen Anne's War
	pos	n.
	def	those conflicts (1702-13) of the War of the Spanish Succession that were fought in North America.
Queenborough in Sheppey	0.
	syl	Queen+bor+ough in Shep+pey
	pron	<1kwEnb*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in Kent: formed in 1968 by the amalgamation of Queenborough, Sheerness, and Sheppey. Pop.: 31541 (1971).
queencake	0.
	syl	queen+cake
	pron	<1kwEn2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small heart-shaped cake containing currants.
Queen Charlotte Islands	0.
	syl	Queen Char+lotte Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of about 150 islands off the W coast of Canada: part of British Columbia. Pop.: 3000 (1972 est.). Area: 9596 sq. km (3705 sq. miles).
queen consort	0.
	syl	queen con+sort
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of a reigning king.
queen dowager	0.
	syl	queen dow:a+ger
	pos	n.
	def	the widow of a king.
Queen Elizabeth Islands	0.
	syl	Queen E:liz:a+beth Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands off the N coast of Canada: the northernmost islands of the Canadian Arctic archipelago, lying N of latitude 74?%N; part of the Northwest Territories. Area: about 390000 sq. km (150000 sq. miles).
queenlier	infl
	head	queenly
	syl	queen+li+er
	pos	adj.
queenliest	infl
	head	queenly
	syl	queen+li+est.
	pos	adj.
queenly	1.
	syl	queen+ly
	pron	<1kwEnli>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or appropriate to a queen.
queenly	2.
	syl	queen+ly
	pron	<1kwEnli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the rank of queen.
queenly	3.
	syl	queen+ly
	pron	<1kwEnli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a manner appropriate to a queen.
queenliness	sub
	head	queenly
	syl	queen+li+ness
	pos	n.
Queen Mab	0.
	syl	Queen Mab
	pron	<m@b>
	pos	n.
	usage	in British folklore
	def	a bewitching fairy who rules over men's dreams.
Queen Maud Land	0.
	syl	Queen Maud Land
	pron	<mc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the large section of Antarctica between Coats Land and Enderby Land: claimed by Norway in 1939.
Queen Maud Range	0.
	syl	Queen Maud Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in Antarctica, in S Ross Dependency, extending for about 800 km (500 miles).
queen mother	0.
	syl	queen moth+er
	pos	n.
	def	the widow of a former king who is also the mother of the reigning sovereign.
queen of puddings	0.
	syl	queen of pud+dings
	pos	n.
	def	a pudding of meringue and breadcrumbs, with various flavourings.
queen olive	0.
	syl	queen ol+ive
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of olive having large fleshy fruit suitable for pickling, esp. one from around Seville in Spain.
queen post	0.
	syl	queen post
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of vertical posts that connect the tie beam of a truss to the principal rafters.
queen regent	0.
	syl	queen re+gent
	pos	n.
	def	a queen who acts as regent.
queen regnant	0.
	syl	queen reg+nant
	pos	n.
	def	a queen who reigns on her own behalf.
Queens	0.
	syl	Queens
	pron	<kwEnz>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of E New York City, on Long Island. Pop.: 1986473 (1970).
Queen's Bench Division	0.
	syl	Queen's Bench Division
	pos	n.
	usage	in England when the sovereign is female
	def	one of the divisions of the High Court of Justice. Also called (when the sovereign is male): {King's Bench}.
Queensberry rules	ety	C19: named after the eighth Marquis of Queensberry, who originated the rules in 1869
Queensberry rules	1.
	syl	Queens+ber+ry rules
	pron	<1kwi:nzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the code of rules followed in modern boxing, requiring the use of padded gloves, rounds of three minutes, and restrictions on the types of blows allowed.
Queensberry rules	2.
	syl	Queens+ber+ry rules
	pron	<1kwi:nzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	gentlemanly or polite conduct, esp. in a dispute.
Queen's Counsel	0.
	syl	Queen's Coun+sel
	pos	n.
	usage	in England when the sovereign is female
	def	a barrister appointed Counsel to the Crown on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor, entitled to sit within the bar of the court and to wear a silk gown. Also called (when the sovereign is male): {King's Counsel}.
Queen's County	0.
	syl	Queen's Coun+ty
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Laoighis}.
queen's English	0.
	syl	queen's Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	usage	when the British sovereign is female
	def	standard Southern British English.
queen's evidence	0.
	syl	queen's ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	usage	English law. when the sovereign is female
	def	evidence given for the Crown against his former associates in crime by an accomplice (esp. in the phrase {turn queen's evidence) }. Also called (when the sovereign is male): {king's evidence}. U.S. equivalent: {state's evidence}.
Queen's Guide	0.
	syl	Queen's Guide
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and the Commonwealth when the sovereign is female
	def	a Guide who has passed the highest tests of proficiency.
queen's highway	0.
	syl	queen's high+way
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain when the sovereign is female
	def	any public road or right of way.
Queensland	0.
	syl	Queens+land
	pron	<1kwEnz2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Australia: fringed on the Pacific side by the Great Barrier Reef; the Great Dividing Range lies in the east, separating the coastal lowlands from the dry Great Artesian Basin in the south. Capital: Brisbane. Pop.: 2037000 (1976). Area: 1727500 sq. km (667000 sq. miles). &- {#!Queens+land+er}
Queensland lungfish	0.
	syl	Queens+land lung+fish
	pos	n.
	def	a lungfish, reaching a length of six feet: occurs in Queensland rivers but introduced elsewhere.
Queensland nut	0.
	syl	Queens+land nut
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {macadania}.
Queen's proctor	0.
	syl	Queen's proc+tor
	pos	n.
	usage	in England when the sovereign is female
	def	an official empowered to intervene in divorce and certain other cases when it is alleged that material facts are being suppressed.
Queen's Regulations	0.
	syl	Queen's Reg:u+la+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in Britain and certain other Commonwealth countries when the sovereign is female
	def	the code of conduct for members of the armed forces.
Queen's Scout	0.
	syl	Queen's Scout
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and the Commonwealth when the sovereign is female
	def	a Scout who has passed the highest tests of endurance, proficiency, and skill. U.S. equivalent: {Eagle Scout}.
queen's shilling	0.
	syl	queen's shil+ling
	pos	n.
	def	See {king's shilling}.
Queen's speech	0.
	syl	Queen's speech
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and certain other Commonwealth countries when the sovereign is female
	def	another name for the {speech from the throne}.
Queenstown	0.
	syl	Queens+town
	pron	<1kwEnz2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1849-1922) of {C*'obh}.
queen substance	0.
	syl	queen sub+stance
	pos	n.
	def	a pheromone secreted by queen honeybees and consumed by the workers, in whom it causes suppression of egg-laying.
queer	ety	C16: perhaps from German quer oblique, ultimately from Old High German tw*_erh  &- #!queer+ish adj.
queer	1.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	differing from the normal or usual in a way regarded as odd or strange.
queer	2.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	suspicious, dubious, or shady.
queer	3.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	faint, giddy, or queasy.
queer	4.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	homosexual.
queer	5.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	odd or unbalanced mentally; eccentric or slightly mad.
queer	6.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	worthless or counterfeit.
queer	7.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a homo?!sexual, usually a male.
queer	8.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to spoil or thwart (esp. in the phrase {queer someone's pitch}) .
queer	9.
	syl	queer
	pron	<kwi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to put in a difficult or dangerous position.
queerly	sub
	head	queer
	syl	queer+ly
	pos	adv.
queerness	sub
	head	queer
	syl	queer+ness
	pos	n.
queer-bashing	0.
	syl	queer-bash:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the activity of making vicious and unprovoked physical assaults upon homosexuals or supposed homosexuals. &- {queer-bash@.er}
queer street	0.
	syl	queer street
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a difficult situation, such as debt or bankruptcy (in the phrase {in queer street) }.
quell	ety	Old English cwellan to kill; related to Old Saxon quellian, Old High German quellen, Old Norse kvelja to torment
quell	1.
	syl	quell
	pron	<kwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress or beat down (rebellion, disorder, etc.); subdue.
quell	2.
	syl	quell
	pron	<kwel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome or allay.
	exam	1	to quell pain;
	exam	2	to quell grief.
queller	sub
	head	quell
	syl	quell+er
	pos	n.
Quelpart	0.
	syl	Quel+part
	pron	<1kwel2pa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Cheju}.
quelquechose	ety	French, literally: something
quelquechose	0.
	syl	quel+que+chose
	pron	<1kelk*1S*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	an insignificant thing; mere trifle.
Quemoy	0.
	syl	Que+moy
	pron	<ke1mci>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Formosa Strait, off the SE coast of China: administratively part of Taiwan. Pop. (with associated islets): 61305 (1971). Area: 130 sq. km (50 sq. miles).
quench	ety	Old English *_acwencan to extinguish; related to Old Frisian quinka to vanish
quench	1.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to satisfy (one's thirst, desires, etc.); slake.
quench	2.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put out (a fire, flame, etc.); extinguish.
quench	3.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put down or quell; suppress.
	exam	1	to quench a rebellion.
quench	4.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cool (hot metal) by plunging it into cold water.
quench	5.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to reduce the degree of (luminescence or phosphorescence) in (excited molecules or a material) by adding a suitable substance.
quench	6.a.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress (sparking) when the current is cut off in an inductive circuit.
quench	6.b.
	syl	quench
	pron	<kwenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress (an oscillation or discharge) in a component or device.
quenchable	sub
	head	quench
	syl	quench+a:ble
	pos	adj.
quencher	sub
	head	quench
	syl	quench+er
	pos	n.
quenchless	sub
	head	quench
	syl	quench+less
	pos	adj.
Raymond	infl
	head	Queneau
	syl	Ray:mond
	pron	<re1m*~c>
	pos	n.
Queneau	0.
	syl	Que:neau
	pron	French <k*1no>
	pos	n.
	def	1903-76, French writer, influenced in the 1920s by surrealism. His novels include (1959).
quenelle	ety	C19: from French, from German Kn*"odel dump?!ling, from Old High German knodo knot
quenelle	0.
	syl	que+nelle
	pron	<k*1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a finely sieved mixture of cooked meat or fish, shaped into various forms and cooked in stock or fried as croquettes.
quercetin	ety	C19: from Latin querc*_etum an oak forest (from quercus an oak)+#7in 
quercitin	alt
	head	quercetin
	or	quercetin
	syl	quer+ci+tin
	pron	<1kwR:sitin>
	pos	n.
quercetin	0.
	or	quercitin
	syl	quer+ce:tin
	pron	<1kwR:sitin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline pigment found naturally as its glycosides in the rind and bark of many plants. It is used in medicine to treat fragile capillaries. Formula: C\1\5H\1\0O\7; melting pt: 316-7?%C. Also called: {flavin}.
quercetic	sub
	head	quercetin
	syl	quer+cet+ic
	pron	<kwR:1setik>, <-1sE->
	pos	adj.
quercine	ety	C17: from Latin quercus an oak
quercine	0.
	syl	quer+cine
	pron	<1kwR:sIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to the oak.
Quer'etaro	1.
	syl	Que+r*'e:ta+ro
	pron	Spanish <kA1rAtaro>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland state of central Mexico: economy based on agriculture and mining. Capital: Quer*'etaro. Pop.: 485523 (1970). Area: 11769 sq. km (4544 sq. miles).
Quer'etaro	2.
	syl	Que+r*'e:ta+ro
	pron	Spanish <kA1rAtaro>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Mexico, capital of Quer*'etaro state: scene of the signing (1848) of the treaty ending the U.S.-?!Mexican War and of the execution of Emperor Maximilian (1867). Pop.: 150226 (1975 est.).
querist	0.
	syl	que+rist
	pron	<1kwi*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes inquiries or queries; questioner.
quern	ety	Old English cweorn; related to Old Frisian quern, Old High German kurn, Old Norse kverna, Gothic quairnus millstone
quern	0.
	syl	quern
	pron	<kwR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone hand mill for grinding corn.
querulous	ety	C15: from Latin querulus from quer*_i to complain
querulous	1.
	syl	quer:u+lous
	pron	<1kwerul*s>, <1kwerju->
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to make whining or peevish complaints.
querulous	2.
	syl	quer:u+lous
	pron	<1kwerul*s>, <1kwerju->
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from a complaining fretful attitude or disposition.
	exam	1	a querulous tone.
querulously	sub
	head	querulous
	syl	quer:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
querulousness	sub
	head	querulous
	syl	quer:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
query	ety	C17: from earlier quere, from Latin quaere ask&!, from quaerere to seek, enquire
queries	infl
	head	query
	syl	que+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
query	1.
	syl	que+ry
	pron	<1kwi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a question, esp. one expressing doubt, uncertainty, or an objection.
query	2.
	syl	que+ry
	pron	<1kwi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {question mark}.
queries	infl
	head	query
	syl	que+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
querying	infl
	head	query
	syl	que+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
queried	infl
	head	query
	syl	que+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
query	3.
	syl	que+ry
	pron	<1kwi*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express uncertainty, doubt, or an objection concerning (something).
query	4.
	syl	que+ry
	pron	<1kwi*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a question to (a person); ask.
ques	0.
	syl	ques.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	question.
Francois	infl
	head	Quesnay
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr*~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Quesnay	0.
	syl	Ques:nay
	pron	French <ke1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	1694-1774, French political economist, encyclopedist, and physician. He propounded the theory championed by the physiocrats in his (1758).
quest	ety	C14: from Old French queste, from Latin quaesita sought, from quaerere to seek
quest	1.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of looking for or seeking; search.
	exam	1	a quest for diamonds.
quest	2.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval ro?!mance
	def	an expedition by a knight or company of knights to accomplish some prescribed task, such as finding the Holy Grail.
quest	3.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	n.
	def	the object of a search; goal or target.
	exam	1	my quest is the treasure of the king.
quest	4.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a collection of alms.
quest	5.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by for or after
	def	to go in search (of).
quest	6.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to go on a quest.
quest	7.a.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to search for game.
quest	7.b.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to bay when in pursuit of game.
quest	8.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to collect alms.
quest	9.
	syl	quest
	pron	<kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to go in search of (a thing); seek or pursue.
quester	sub
	head	quest
	syl	quest+er
	pos	n.
questingly	sub
	head	quest
	syl	quest+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
question	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin quaesti*_o, from quaerere to seek
question	1.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of words addressed to a person in order to elicit information or evoke a response; interrogative sentence.
question	2.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a point at issue.
	exam	1	it's only a question of time until she dies;
	exam	2	the question is how long they can keep up the pressure.
question	3.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a difficulty or uncertainty; doubtful point.
	exam	1	a question of money;
	exam	2	there's no question about it.
question	4.a.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of asking.
question	4.b.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an investigation into some problem or difficulty.
question	5.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a motion presented for debate by a deliberative body.
put the question	6.
	head	question
	syl	put the question.
	def	to require members of a deliberative assembly to vote on a motion presented.
question	7.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a matter submitted to a court or other tribunal for judicial or quasi-judicial decision.
question of fact	8.
	head	question
	syl	question of fact.
	usage	in English law
	def	that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the jury.
question of law	9.
	head	question
	syl	question of law.
	usage	in English law
	def	that part of the issue before a court that is decided by the judge.
question	10.a.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to avoid giving a direct answer by posing another question.
question	10.b.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to assume the truth of that which is intended to be proved. See {petitio principii}.
beyond (all) question	11.
	head	question
	syl	beyond (all) question.
	def	beyond (any) dispute or doubt.
question	12.a.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to make (something) the subject of disagreement.
question	12.b.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	to cast doubt upon the validity, truth, etc., of (something).
in question	13.
	head	question
	syl	in question.
	def	under discussion.
	exam	1	this is the man in question.
out of the question	14.
	head	question
	syl	out of the question.
	def	beyond consideration; unthinkable or impossible.
	exam	1	the marriage is out of the question.
pop the question	15.
	head	question
	syl	pop the question.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to ask a girl to marry one.
put to the question	16.
	head	question
	syl	put to the question.
	usage	formerly
	def	to interrogate (a person accused of heresy) by torture.
question	17.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put a question or questions to (a person); interrogate.
question	18.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (something) the subject of dispute or disagreement.
question	19.
	syl	ques+tion
	pron	<1kwesC*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to express uncertainty about the validity, truth, etc., of (something); doubt.
questioner	sub
	head	question
	syl	ques+tion+er
	pos	n.
questionable	1.
	syl	ques+tion+a:ble
	pron	<1kwesC*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a person's morality or honesty
	def	admitting of some doubt; dubious.
questionable	2.
	syl	ques+tion+a:ble
	pron	<1kwesC*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of disputable value or authority.
	exam	1	a questionable text.
questionableness	sub
	head	questionable
	or	questionability
	syl	ques+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
questionability	sub
	head	questionable
	or	questionableness
	syl	ques+tion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
questionably	sub
	head	questionable
	syl	ques+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
questioning	1.
	syl	ques+tion+ing
	pron	<1kwesC*niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	proceeding from or characterized by a feeling of doubt or uncertainty.
questioning	2.
	syl	ques+tion+ing
	pron	<1kwesC*niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	enthusiastic or eager for philosophical or other investigations; intellectually stimulated.
	exam	1	an alert and questioning mind.
questioningly	sub
	head	questioning
	syl	ques+tion+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
questionless	1.
	syl	ques+tion+less
	pron	<1kwesC*nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	blindly adhering, as to a principle or course of action; unquestioning.
questionless	2.
	syl	ques+tion+less
	pron	<1kwesC*nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {unquestionable}.
questionlessly	sub
	head	questionless
	syl	ques+tion+less+ly
	pos	adv.
question mark	1.
	syl	ques+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark {}?? , used at the end of questions and in other contexts where doubt or ignorance is implied.
question mark	2.
	syl	ques+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	this mark used for any other purpose, as to draw attention to a possible mistake, as in a chess commentary.
question master	0.
	syl	ques+tion mas+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the chairman of a radio or television quiz or panel game.
questionnaire	0.
	syl	ques+tion+naire
	pron	<2kwesC*1ne*>, <2kes->
	pos	n.
	def	a set of questions on a form, submitted to a number of people in order to collect statistical information.
question time	0.
	syl	ques+tion time
	pos	n.
	usage	in parliamentary bodies of the British type
	def	a period of time set aside each day for members to question government ministers.
questor	0.
	syl	ques+tor
	pron	<1kwest*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {quaestor}.
questorial	sub
	head	questor
	syl	ques+to+ri:al
	pron	<kwe1stc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
questorship	sub
	head	questor
	syl	ques+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
Quetta	0.
	syl	Quet+ta
	pron	<1kwet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Pakistan, at an altitude of 1650 m (5500 ft.): a summer resort, military station, and trading centre. Pop.: 156000 (1972).
quetzal	ety	via American Spanish from Nahuatl quetzalli brightly coloured tail feather
quezal	alt
	head	quetzal
	or	quetzal
	syl	que+zal
	pron	<ke1sa:l>
	pos	n.
quetzals	infl
	head	quetzal
	or	quetzales
	syl	quet+zals
	pron	<-1sa:les>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quetzales	infl
	head	quetzal
	or	quetzals
	syl	quet+zal:es
	pron	<-1sa:les>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quetzal	1.
	or	quezal
	syl	quet+zal
	pron	<1kets*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {resplendent trogon}. a crested bird, of Central and N South America, which has a brilliant green, red, and white plumage and, in the male, long tail feathers: family order (trogons).
quetzal	2.
	or	quezal
	syl	quet+zal
	pron	<1kets*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Guatemala, divided into 100 centavos.
Quetzalcoatl	0.
	syl	Quet+zal+co:a+tl
	pron	<2kets*lk*u1@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a god of the Aztecs and Toltecs, represented as a feathered serpent.
queue	ety	C16 (in the sense: tail); C18 (in the sense: pigtail): via French from Latin cauda tail
queue	1.
	syl	queue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a line of people, vehicles, etc., waiting for something.
	exam	1	a queue at the theatre.
queues	infl
	head	queue
	syl	queues
	pos	vb.
queuing	infl
	head	queue
	syl	queu+ing
	pos	vb.
queued	infl
	head	queue
	syl	queued.
	pos	vb.
queue	2.
	syl	queue
	pron	<kju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to form or remain in a line while waiting.
queue	xref
	syl	queue
	pron	<kju:>
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	U.S. word: {line}.
Quezon City	0.
	syl	Que+zon Cit:y
	pron	<1kAzon>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Philippines, on central Luzon: replaced Manila (which it adjoins) as capital in 1948; seat of the University of the Philippines (1908). Pop.: 994679 (1975 est.).
Quezon y Manuel Luis	infl
	head	Quezon y Molina
	syl	Que:zon y Ma:nuel Lu:is
	pron	<ma1nwel>, <lwiz>
	pos	n.
Quezon y Molina	0.
	syl	Que:zon y Mo:li:na
	pron	<1kAzon> <E> <mo1lEn*>, Spanish <1kATcn> <i> <mo1lina>, <lwiz>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1944, Philippine statesman: first president of the Philippines (from 1935) and head of the government in exile after the Japanese conquest of the islands in World War II.
quibble	ety	C17: probably from obsolete quib, perhaps from Latin quibus (from qu*_i who, which), as used in legal documents, with reference to their obscure phraseology
quibble	1.
	syl	quib+ble
	pron	<1kwibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make trivial objections; prevaricate.
quibble	2.
	syl	quib+ble
	pron	<1kwibL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to play on words; pun.
quibble	3.
	syl	quib+ble
	pron	<1kwibL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a trivial objection or equivocation, esp. one used to avoid an issue.
quibble	4.
	syl	quib+ble
	pron	<1kwibL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a pun.
quibbler	sub
	head	quibble
	syl	quib+bler
	pos	n.
quibblingly	sub
	head	quibble
	syl	quib+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
Quiberon	0.
	syl	Qui+be:ron
	pron	French <ki1br?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of NW France, on the S coast of Brittany: a naval battle was fought off its coast in 1759 during the Seven Years' War, in which the English defeated the French.
quiche	ety	French, from German Kuchen cake
quiche	0.
	syl	quiche
	pron	<kES>
	pos	n.
	def	an open savoury tart with a rich custard filling to which bacon, onion, cheese, etc., are added.
	exam	1	quiche Lorraine.
Quichuas	infl
	head	Quichua
	or	Quichua
	syl	Quich:uas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Quichua	infl
	or	Quichuas
	syl	Quich:ua.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Quichua	0.
	syl	Quich:ua
	pron	<1kiCw*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Quechua}.
quick	ety	Old English cwicu living; related to Old Saxon quik, Old High German queck, Old Norse kvikr alive, Latin v*_ivus alive, Greek bios life &- #!quick+ly adv.
quick	1.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an action, movement, etc.
	def	performed or occurring during a comparatively short time.
	exam	1	a quick move.
quick	2.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting a comparatively short time; brief.
	exam	1	a quick flight.
quick	3.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	accomplishing something in a time that is shorter than normal.
	exam	1	a quick worker.
quick	4.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by rapidity of movement; swift or fast.
	exam	1	a quick walker.
quick	5.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	immediate or prompt.
	exam	1	a quick reply.
quick	6.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	eager or ready to perform (an action).
	exam	1	quick to criticize.
quick	7.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	responsive to stimulation; perceptive or alert; lively.
	exam	1	a quick eye.
quick	8.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	eager or enthusiastic for learning.
	exam	1	a quick intelligence.
quick	9.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily excited or aroused.
	exam	1	a quick temper.
quick	10.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilfully swift or nimble in one's movements or actions; deft.
	exam	1	quick fingers.
quick	11.a.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	alive; living.
quick	11.b.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	as; n.
	def	living people (esp. in the phrase {the quick and the dead) }.
quick	12.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	lively or eager.
	exam	1	a quick dog.
quick	13.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fire
	def	burning briskly.
quick	14.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of living plants.
	exam	1	a quick hedge.
quick	15.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. dialect. of sand
	def	lacking firmness through being wet.
quick with child	16.
	head	quick
	syl	quick with child.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pregnant, esp. being in an advanced state of pregnancy, when the movements of the fetus can be felt.
quick	17.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	n.
	def	any area of living flesh that is highly sensitive to pain or touch, esp. that under a toenail or fingernail or around a healing wound.
quick	18.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	n.
	def	the vital or most important part (of a thing).
quick	19.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {quickset} (sense 1).
cut (someone) to the quick	20.
	head	quick
	syl	cut (someone) to the quick.
	def	to hurt (a person's) feelings deeply; offend gravely.
quick	21.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a rapid or speedy manner; swiftly.
quick	22.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	soon.
	exam	1	I hope he comes quick.
quick	23.
	syl	quick
	pron	<kwik>
	pos	interj.
	def	a command requiring the hearer to perform an action immediately or in as short a time as possible.
quickness	sub
	head	quick
	syl	quick+ness
	pos	n.
quick assets	0.
	syl	quick as+sets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	assets readily convertible into cash; liquid current assets.
quick-change artist	0.
	syl	quick-change art+ist
	pos	n.
	def	an actor or entertainer who undertakes several rapid changes of costume during his performance.
quicken	1.
	syl	quick+en
	pron	<1kwik*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become faster; accelerate.
	exam	1	he quickened his walk;
	exam	2	her heartbeat quickened with excitement.
quicken	2.
	syl	quick+en
	pron	<1kwik*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impart to or receive vigour, enthusiasm, etc.; stimulate or be stimulated.
	exam	1	science quickens man's imagination.
quicken	3.
	syl	quick+en
	pron	<1kwik*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become alive; revive.
quicken	4.a.
	syl	quick+en
	pron	<1kwik*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an unborn fetus
	def	to begin to show signs of life.
quicken	4.b.
	syl	quick+en
	pron	<1kwik*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a pregnant woman
	def	to reach the stage of pregnancy at which movements of the fetus can be felt.
quick fire	1.
	syl	quick fire
	pos	n.
	def	rapid continuous gunfire, esp. at a moving target.
quick-fire	infl
	head	quick fire
	syl	quick-fire.
	pos	adj.
quick fire	2.
	syl	quick fire
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {quick-firing}. capable of or designed for quick fire.
quick fire	3.
	syl	quick fire
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rapid or following one another in rapid succession.
	exam	1	quick-fire questions.
quick-freezes	infl
	head	quick-freeze
	syl	quick-freez:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quick-freezing	infl
	head	quick-freeze
	syl	quick-freez:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quick-froze	infl
	head	quick-freeze
	syl	quick-froze
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quick-frozen	infl
	head	quick-freeze
	syl	quick-fro:zen.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quick-freeze	0.
	syl	quick-freeze
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve (food) by subjecting it to rapid refrigeration at temperatures of 0?%C or lower.
quick grass	0.
	syl	quick grass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {couch grass}.
quickie	1.
	syl	quick:ie
	pron	<1kwiki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {quick one}. a speedily consumed alcoholic drink.
quickie	2.
	syl	quick:ie
	pron	<1kwiki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything made, done, produced, or consumed rapidly or in haste.
quicklime	0.
	syl	quick+lime
	pron	<1kwik2lIm>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calcium oxide}.
quick march	1.
	syl	quick march
	pos	n.
	def	a march at quick time or the order to proceed at such a pace. {~}
quick march	2.
	syl	quick march
	pos	n.
	def	a command to commence such a march.
quicksand	0.
	syl	quick+sand
	pron	<1kwik2s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep mass of loose wet sand that sucks anything on top of it inextricably into it.
quickset	1.a.
	syl	quick+set
	pron	<1kwik2set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a plant or cutting, esp. of hawthorn, set so as to form a hedge.
quickset	1.b.
	syl	quick+set
	pron	<1kwik2set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	such plants or cuttings collectively.
quickset	2.
	syl	quick+set
	pron	<1kwik2set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a hedge composed of such plants.
quickset	3.
	syl	quick+set
	pron	<1kwik2set>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	composed of such plants.
quicksilver	1.
	syl	quick+sil:ver
	pron	<1kwik2silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {mercury} (sense 1)}.
quicksilver	2.
	syl	quick+sil:ver
	pron	<1kwik2silv*>
	pos	adj.
	def	rapid or unpredictable in movement or change.
	exam	1	a quicksilver temper.
quickstep	1.
	syl	quick+step
	pron	<1kwik2step>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern ballroom dance in rapid quadruple time.
quickstep	2.
	syl	quick+step
	pron	<1kwik2step>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
quicksteps	infl
	head	quickstep
	syl	quick+steps
	pos	vb.
quickstepping	infl
	head	quickstep
	syl	quick+step+ping
	pos	vb.
quickstepped	infl
	head	quickstep
	syl	quick+stepped.
	pos	vb.
quickstep	3.
	syl	quick+step
	pron	<1kwik2step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform this dance.
quick-tempered	0.
	syl	quick-tem:pered
	pos	adj.
	def	readily roused to anger; irascible.
quick time	0.
	syl	quick time
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the normal marching rate of 120 paces to the minute. Compare {double time}.
quick trick	0.
	syl	quick trick
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a high card almost certain to win a trick, usually an ace or a king: the unit in one of the systems of hand valuation.
quick-witted	0.
	syl	quick-wit:ted
	pos	adj.
	def	having a keenly alert mind, esp. as used to avert danger, make effective reply, etc.
quick-wittedly	sub
	head	quick-witted
	syl	quick-1wit:ted+ly
	pos	adv.
quick-wittedness	sub
	head	quick-witted
	syl	quick-1wit:ted+ness
	pos	n.
quid	ety	Old English cwidu chewing resin; related to Old High German quiti glue, Old Norse kv*_atha resin; see #7cud 
quid	H1.0.
	syl	quid
	pron	<kwid>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of tobacco, suitable for chewing.
quid	ety	C17: of obscure origin
quid	infl
	syl	quid.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quid	H2.1.
	syl	quid
	pron	<kwid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {pound} (sterling).
not the full quid	2.
	head	quid
	syl	not the full quid.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	mentally subnormal.
quiddity	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin quiddit*_as, from Latin quid what
quiddities	infl
	head	quiddity
	syl	quid+di:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quiddity	1.
	syl	quid+di:ty
	pron	<1kwiditi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the essential nature of something. Compare {haecceity}.
quiddity	2.
	syl	quid+di:ty
	pron	<1kwiditi>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty or trifling distinction; quibble.
quidnunc	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: what now
quidnunc	0.
	syl	quid+nunc
	pron	<1kwid2n^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person eager to learn news and scandal; gossipmonger.
quid pro quo	ety	C16: from Latin: something for something
quid pro quos	infl
	head	quid pro quo
	syl	quid pro quos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quid pro quo	1.
	syl	quid pro quo
	pron	<1kwid> <pr*u> <1kw*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a reciprocal exchange.
quid pro quo	2.
	syl	quid pro quo
	pron	<1kwid> <pr*u> <1kw*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something given in compensation, esp. an advantage or object given in exchange for another.
quiescent	ety	C17: from Latin quiescere to rest
quiescent	0.
	syl	qui+es+cent
	pron	<kwi1esNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	quiet, inactive, or dormant.
quiescence	sub
	head	quiescent
	or	quiescency
	syl	qui+1es+cence
	pos	n.
quiescency	sub
	head	quiescent
	or	quiescence
	syl	qui+1es+cen+cy
	pos	n.
quiescently	sub
	head	quiescent
	syl	qui+1es+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
quiet	ety	C14: from Latin qui*_etus, past participle of qui*_escere to rest, from qui*_es repose, rest &- #!qui+et+ness n.
quiet	1.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by an absence or near absence of noise.
	exam	1	a quiet street.
quiet	2.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by an absence of turbulent motion or disturbance; peaceful, calm, or tranquil.
	exam	1	a quiet glade;
	exam	2	the sea is quiet tonight.
quiet	3.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from activities, distractions, worries, etc.; untroubled.
	exam	1	a quiet life;
	exam	2	a quiet day at work.
quiet	4.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	private; not public; secret.
	exam	1	a quiet word with someone.
quiet	5.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from anger, impatience, or other extreme emotion.
	exam	1	a quiet disposition.
quiet	6.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from pretentiousness or vain display; modest or reserved.
	exam	1	quiet humour.
quiet	7.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Astronomy. of the sun
	def	exhibiting a very low number of sunspots, solar flares, and other surface phenomena; inactive. Compare { {active} (sense 8)}.
quiet	8.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being silent, peaceful, or untroubled.
on the quiet	9.
	head	quiet
	syl	on the quiet.
	def	without other people knowing; secretly.
quiet	10.
	syl	qui+et
	pron	<1kwI*t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {quieten}.
quieten	1.
	syl	qui+et+en
	pron	<1kwI*tN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to make or become calm, silent, etc.; pacify or become peaceful.
quieten	2.
	syl	qui+et+en
	pron	<1kwI*tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to allay (fear, doubts, etc.).
quietism	0.
	syl	qui+et+ism
	pron	<1kwI*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of religious mysticism originating in Spain in the late 17th century, requiring withdrawal of the spirit from all human effort and complete passivity to God's will. &- {qui+et+ist}
quietly	1.
	syl	qui+et+ly
	pron	<1kwI*tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a quiet manner.
just quietly	2.
	head	quietly
	syl	just quietly.
	qual	Austral.
	def	between you and me; confidentially.
quietude	0.
	syl	qui+e:tude
	pron	<1kwI*2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being quiet, peaceful, calm, or tranquil.
quietus	ety	C16: from Latin qui*_etus est, literally: he is at rest, #7quiet 
quietuses	infl
	head	quietus
	syl	qui+e:tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quietus	1.
	syl	qui+e:tus
	pron	<kwI1Et*s>, <-1At*s>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves to quash, eliminate, or kill;
quietus	2.
	syl	qui+e:tus
	pron	<kwI1Et*s>, <-1At*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a release from life; death.
quietus	3.
	syl	qui+e:tus
	pron	<kwI1Et*s>, <-1At*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the discharge or settlement of debts, duties, etc.
quiff	ety	C19: of unknown origin
quiff	0.
	syl	quiff
	pron	<kwif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a prominent tuft of hair, esp. one brushed up above the forehead.
quill	ety	C15 (in the sense: hollow reed or pipe): of uncertain origin; compare Middle Low German quiele quill
quill	1.a.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the large stiff feathers of the wing or tail of a bird.
quill	1.b.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	the long hollow central part of a bird's feather; calamus.
quill	2.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird's feather made into a pen for writing.
quill	3.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the stiff hollow spines of a porcupine or hedgehog.
quill	4.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, formerly usually a crow's feather, for plucking a harpsichord string.
quill	5.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small roll of bark, esp. one of dried cinnamon.
quill	6.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	usage	in weaving
	def	a bobbin or spindle.
quill	7.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluted fold, as in a ruff.
quill	8.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow shaft that rotates upon an inner spindle or concentrically about an internal shaft.
quill	9.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind (thread, etc.) onto a spool or bobbin.
quill	10.
	syl	quill
	pron	<kwil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or press fluted folds in (a ruff, etc.).
quillai	ety	C19: via American Spanish from Araucanian
quillai	0.
	syl	quil+lai
	pron	<ki1lI>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {soapbark} (sense 1)}.
quillet	ety	C16: from earlier quillity, perhaps an alteration of #7quiddity 
quillet	0.
	syl	quil+let
	pron	<1kwilit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a quibble or subtlety.
quillon	ety	C19: from French, diminutive of quille bowling pin, ultimately from Old High German kegit club, stake
quillon	0.
	syl	quil+lon
	pron	French <ki1j?~c>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	either half of the extended crosspiece of a sword or dagger.
quill pen	0.
	syl	quill pen
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {quill} (sense 2).
quillwort	0.
	syl	quill+wort
	pron	<1kwil2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic pteridophyte plant of the genus with quill-like leaves at the bases of which are spore-producing structures: family
Quilmes	0.
	syl	Quil+mes
	pron	Spanish <1kilmAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Argentina: a resort and suburb of Buenos Aires. Pop.: 355300 (1971 est.).
quilt	ety	C13: from Old French coilte mattress, from Latin culcita stuffed item of bedding
quilt	1.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick warm cover for a bed, consisting of a soft filling sewn between two layers of material, usually with criss-cross seams.
quilt	2.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bedspread or counterpane.
quilt	3.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything quilted or resembling a quilt.
quilt	4.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stitch together (two pieces of fabric) with (a thick padding or lining) between them.
	exam	1	to quilt cotton and wool.
quilt	5.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create (a garment, covering, etc.) in this way.
quilt	6.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pad with material.
quilt	7.
	syl	quilt
	pron	<kwilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to strike; clout.
quilter	sub
	head	quilt
	syl	quilt+er
	pos	n.
quilting	1.
	syl	quilt+ing
	pron	<1kwiltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for making a quilt.
quilting	2.
	syl	quilt+ing
	pron	<1kwiltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making a quilt.
quilting	3.
	syl	quilt+ing
	pron	<1kwiltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	quilted work.
quim	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
quim	0.
	syl	quim
	pron	<kwim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. taboo.
	def	the female genitals.
Quimper	0.
	syl	Quim+per
	pron	French <k*~e1per>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW France: capital of Finist*`ere department. Pop.: 60510 (1975).
quin	0.
	syl	quin
	pron	<kwin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for { {quintuplet} (sense 2)}. U.S. word: {quint}.
quinacrine	ety	C20: from #7quin (#7ine) #7+acr (#7id) #7+ -#7ine %2
quinacrine	0.
	syl	quin:a+crine
	pron	<1kwin*2krEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {mepacrine}.
quinary	ety	C17: from Latin qu*_in*_arius containing five, from qu*_in*_i five each
quinary	1.
	syl	qui+na+ry
	pron	<1kwIn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of fives or by fives.
quinary	2.
	syl	qui+na+ry
	pron	<1kwIn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	fifth in a series.
quinary	3.
	syl	qui+na+ry
	pron	<1kwIn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a number system
	def	having a base of five.
quinaries	infl
	head	quinary
	syl	qui+na+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quinary	4.
	syl	qui+na+ry
	pron	<1kwIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of five.
quinate	ety	C19: from Latin qu*_in*_i five each
quinate	0.
	syl	qui+nate
	pron	<1kwInAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	arranged in or composed of five parts.
	exam	1	quinate leaflets.
quince	ety	C14 qwince plural of quyn quince, from Old French coin, from Latin cot*_oneum, from Greek kud*_onion quince, Cydonian (apple)
quince	1.
	syl	quince
	pron	<kwins>
	pos	n.
	def	a small widely cultivated Asian rosaceous tree, with pinkish-white flowers and edible pear-shaped fruits.
quince	2.
	syl	quince
	pron	<kwins>
	pos	n.
	def	the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, much used in preserves.
quincentenary	ety	C19: irregularly from Latin quinque five+#7centenary  &- quin+cen+ten+ni@.al (@!kw$Ins$en#!t$en$I$$l) adj., n.
quincentenaries	infl
	head	quincentenary
	syl	quin+cen+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quincentenary	0.
	syl	quin+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2kwinsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a 500th anniversary or the year or celebration marking it.
quincuncial	1.
	syl	quin+cun+cial
	pron	<kwin1k^nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or having the appearance of a quincunx.
quincuncial	2.
	syl	quin+cun+cial
	pron	<kwin1k^nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the petals or sepals of a five-membered corolla or calyx in the bud
	def	arranged so that two members overlap another two completely and the fifth overlaps on one margin and is itself overlapped on the other.
quincuncially	sub
	head	quincuncial
	syl	quin+1cun+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
quincunx	ety	C17: from Latin: five twelfths, from quinque five+ uncia twelfth; in ancient Rome, this was a coin worth five twelfths of an {#7as %2} and marked with five spots
quincunx	1.
	syl	quin+cunx
	pron	<1kwink^Gks>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of five objects arranged in the shape of a rectangle with one at each of the four corners and the fifth in the centre.
quincunx	2.
	syl	quin+cunx
	pron	<1kwink^Gks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a quincuncial arrange?!ment of sepals or petals in the bud.
quincunx	3.
	syl	quin+cunx
	pron	<1kwink^Gks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an aspect of 150?% between two planets, etc.
quindecagon	ety	C16: from Latin quindecim fifteen+ -agon, as in decagon 
quindecagon	0.
	syl	quin+dec:a+gon
	pron	<kwin1dek*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric figure having 15 sides and 15 angles.
quindecaplet	ety	C20: irregularly formed on the models of quadruplet, quintuplet, etc.
quindecaplet	1.
	syl	quin+dec:a+plet
	pron	<kwin1dek*2plet>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of 15.
quindecaplet	2.
	syl	quin+dec:a+plet
	pron	<kwin1dek*2plet>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of 15.
quindecennial	ety	C20: from Latin quindecim fifteen+ annus year, on the model of biennial 
quindecennial	1.
	syl	quin+de+cen+ni:al
	pron	<2kwindi1seni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring once every 15 years or over a period of 15 years.
quindecennial	2.
	syl	quin+de+cen+ni:al
	pron	<2kwindi1seni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a 15th anniversary.
Qui Nhong	0.
	syl	Qui Nhong
	pron	<1kwE> <1njoG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Vietnam, on the South China Sea. Pop.: 188717 (1971).
quinic acid	0.
	syl	quin+ic ac:id
	pron	<1kwinik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble optically active carboxylic acid, found in cinchona bark, bilberries, coffee beans, and the leaves of certain other plants; 1,3,4,5-tetrahydroxycyclohexanecarboxylic acid. Formula: C\6H\7?!(OH)\4COOH.
quinidine	0.
	syl	quin:i+dine
	pron	<1kwini2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline alkaloid drug that is an optically active isomer of quinine: used to treat heart arrhyth?!mias. Formula: C\2\0H\2\4N\2O\2.
quinine	ety	C19: from Spanish quina cinchona bark, from Quecha kina bark
quinine	0.
	syl	qui+nine
	pron	<kwi1nEn>, U.S. <1kwInIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a bitter crystalline alkaloid extracted from cinchona bark, the salts of which are used as a tonic, antipyretic, analgesic, etc., and (usually in combination with chloroquine and similar drugs) in malaria therapy. Formula: C\2\0H\2\4N\2O\2.
Anthony	infl
	head	Quinn
	syl	An:tho:ny.
	pos	n.
Quinn	0.
	syl	Quinn
	pron	<kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, U.S. film actor, born in Mexico: noted esp. for his performances in (1954) and (1964).
quinnat salmon	ety	C19: from Salish t'kwinnat 
quinnat salmon	0.
	syl	quin+nat salm+on
	pron	<1kwin@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chinook salmon}.
quino-	ety	see #7quinine 
quinol	0.
	syl	quin+ol
	pron	<1kwinol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydroquinone}.
quinoline	1.
	syl	quin:o+line
	pron	<1kwin*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	an oily colourless insoluble basic heterocyclic compound synthesized by heating aniline, nitrobenzene, glycerol, and sulphuric acid: used as a food preservative and in the manufacture of dyes and antiseptics. Formula: C\9H\7N.
quinoline	2.
	syl	quin:o+line
	pron	<1kwin*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	any substituted derivative of quinoline.
quinone	0.
	syl	qui+none
	pron	<kwi1n*un>, <1kwin*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {benzoquinone}.
quinoid	alt
	head	quinonoid
	or	quinonoid
	syl	quin+oid
	pos	adj.
quinonoid	0.
	or	quinoid
	syl	quin:o+noid
	pron	<1kwin*2ncid>, <kwi1n*uncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or derived from quinone.
quinquagenarian	ety	C16: from Latin quinqu*_ag*_en*_arius containing fifty, from quinqu*_ag*_en*_i fifty each
quinquagenarian	1.
	syl	quin+qua+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2kwiGkw*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person between 50 and 59 years old.
quinquagenarian	2.
	syl	quin+qua+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2kwiGkw*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	being between 50 and 59 years old.
quinquagenarian	3.
	syl	quin+qua+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2kwiGkw*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a quinquagenarian.
Quinquagesima	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Latin quinqu*_ag*_esima di*_es fiftieth day
Quinquagesima	0.
	syl	Quin+qua+ges:i+ma
	pron	<2kwiGkw*1Jesim*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Sunday preceding Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. Also called: {Quinquagesima Sunday}.
quinque-	ety	from Latin quinque 
quinque-	0.
	syl	quin:que-
	usage	combining form.
	def	five.
	exam	1	quinquevalent.
quinquecentenaries	infl
	head	quinquecentenary
	syl	quin+que+cen+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quinquecentenary	0.
	syl	quin+que+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2kwiGkwisen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {quincentenary}.
quinquefoliate	0.
	syl	quin+que+fo+li+ate
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having or consisting of five leaflets.
quinquennial	1.
	syl	quin+quen+ni:al
	pron	<kwin1kweni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring once every five years or over a period of five years.
quinquennial	2.
	syl	quin+quen+ni:al
	pron	<kwin1kweni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {quinquennium}.
quinquennial	3.
	syl	quin+quen+ni:al
	pron	<kwin1kweni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fifth anniversary.
quinquennially	sub
	head	quinquennial
	syl	quin+1quen+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
quinquennium	ety	C17: from Latin quinque five+ annus year
quinquennia	infl
	head	quinquennium
	syl	quin+quen+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quinquennium	0.
	syl	quin+quen+ni:um
	pron	<kwin1kweni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or cycle of five years.
quinquepartite	1.
	syl	quin+que+par+tite
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into or composed of five parts.
quinquepartite	2.
	syl	quin+que+par+tite
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintained by or involving five participants or groups of participants.
quinquereme	ety	C16: from Latin quinquer*_emis, from #7quinque -#7+ r*_emus oar
quinquereme	0.
	syl	quin+que+reme
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman galley with five banks of oars on each side.
quinquevalent	0.
	syl	quin+que+va+lent
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1vAl*nt>, <kwin1kwev*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {pentavalent}.
quinquevalency	sub
	head	quinquevalent
	or	quinquevalence
	syl	quin+que+1va+len+cy
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1vAl*ns>, <kwin1kwev*l*ns>
	pos	n.
quinquevalence	sub
	head	quinquevalent
	or	quinquevalency
	syl	quin+que+va+lence
	pron	<2kwiGkwi1vAl*ns>, <kwin1kwev*l*ns>
	pos	n.
quinsy	ety	C14: via Old French and Medieval Latin from Greek kunankh*_e, from ku*_on dog+ ankhein to strangle
quinsy	0.
	syl	quin+sy
	pron	<1kwinzi>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the tonsils and surround?!ing tissues with the formation of abscesses.
quint	ety	C17: from French quinte, from Latin quintus fifth
quint	1.
	syl	quint
	pron	<kwint>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop sounding a note a fifth higher than that normally produced by the key depressed.
quint	2.
	syl	quint
	pron	<kint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Piquet.
	def	a sequence of five cards in the same suit.
quintain	ety	C14: from Old French quintaine, from Latin: street in a Roman camp between the fifth and sixth maniples, from quintus fifth
quintain	1.
	syl	quin+tain
	pron	<1kwintin>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval Europe
	def	a post or target set up for tilting exercises for mounted knights or foot soldiers.
quintain	2.
	syl	quin+tain
	pron	<1kwintin>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval Europe
	def	the exercise of tilting at such a target.
quintal	ety	C15: via Old French from Arabic qint*_ar, possibly from Latin cent*_en*_arius consisting of a hundred
quintal	1.
	syl	quin+tal
	pron	<1kwintL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to 100 pounds.
quintal	2.
	syl	quin+tal
	pron	<1kwintL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to 100 kilograms.
quintan	ety	C17: from Latin febris quint*_ana fever occurring every fifth day, reckoned inclusively
quintan	0.
	syl	quin+tan
	pron	<1kwint*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fever
	def	occurring every fourth day.
Quintana Roo	0.
	syl	Quin+ta+na Ro:o
	pron	Spanish <kin1tana> <1roo>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Mexico, on the E Yucat*_an Peninsula: hot, humid, forested, and inhabited chiefly by Maya Indians. Capital: Chetumal. Pop.: 88150 (1970). Area: 42031 sq. km (16228 sq. miles).
quinte	0.
	syl	quinte
	pron	French. <k*~et>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
Quintero	0.
	syl	Quin:te:ro
	pron	Spanish <kin1tAro>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Alvarez Quintero}.
quintessence	ety	C15: via French from Medieval Latin quinta essentia the fifth essence, translation of Greek pempt*_e ousia 
quintessence	1.
	syl	quin+tes+sence
	pron	<kwin1tes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the most typical representation of a quality, state, etc.
quintessence	2.
	syl	quin+tes+sence
	pron	<kwin1tes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an extract of a substance containing its principle in its most concentrated form.
quintessence	3.
	syl	quin+tes+sence
	pron	<kwin1tes*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient and medieval philosophy
	def	ether, the fifth and highest essence or element after earth, water, air, and fire, which was thought to be the constituent matter of the heavenly bodies and latent in all things.
quintessential	sub
	head	quintessence
	syl	quin+tes+sen+tial
	pron	<2kwinti1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
quintessentially	sub
	head	quintessence
	syl	quin+tes+1sen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
quintet	ety	C19: from Italian quintetto, from quinto fifth
quintette	alt
	head	quintet
	or	quintet
	syl	quin+tette
	pron	<kwin1tet>
	pos	n.
quintet	1.
	or	quintette
	syl	quin+tet
	pron	<kwin1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of five singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group.
quintet	2.
	or	quintette
	syl	quin+tet
	pron	<kwin1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of five.
quintic	0.
	syl	quin+tic
	pron	<1kwintik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or relating to the fifth degree.
	exam	1	a quintic equation.
quintile	ety	C17: from Latin quintus fifth
quintile	0.
	syl	quin+tile
	pron	<1kwintIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an aspect of 72?% between two heavenly bodies.
Quintilian	0.
	syl	Quin:til:ian
	pron	<kwin1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??35-??96 #7a.d., Roman rhetorician and teacher.
quintillion	ety	C17: from Latin quintus fifth+ -illion, as in #7million 
quintillions	infl
	head	quintillion
	or	quintillion
	syl	quin+til+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quintillion	infl
	or	quintillions
	syl	quin+til+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quintillion	1.
	syl	quin+til+lion
	pron	<kwin1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 30 zeros (10%3%0). U.S. word: {nonillion}.
quintillion	2.
	syl	quin+til+lion
	pron	<kwin1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 18 zeros (10%1%8). Brit. word: {trillion}.
quintillionth	sub
	head	quintillion
	syl	quin+1til+lionth
	pos	adj.
quintuple	ety	C16: from French, from Latin quintus, on the model of #7quadruple 
quintuple	1.
	syl	quin+tu+ple
	pron	<1kwintjupL>, <kwin1tju:pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to multiply by five.
quintuple	2.
	syl	quin+tu+ple
	pron	<1kwintjupL>, <kwin1tju:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	five times as much or as many; fivefold.
quintuple	3.
	syl	quin+tu+ple
	pron	<1kwintjupL>, <kwin1tju:pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of five parts.
quintuple	4.
	syl	quin+tu+ple
	pron	<1kwintjupL>, <kwin1tju:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or number five times as great as another.
quintuplet	1.
	syl	quin+tu+plet
	pron	<1kwintjuplit>, <kwin1tju:plit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of five similar things.
quintuplet	2.
	syl	quin+tu+plet
	pron	<1kwintjuplit>, <kwin1tju:plit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of five offspring born at one birth. Often shortened to {quin}.
quintuplet	3.
	syl	quin+tu+plet
	pron	<1kwintjuplit>, <kwin1tju:plit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of five notes to be played in a time value of three, four, or some other value.
quintuplicate	1.
	syl	quin+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<kwin1tju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	fivefold or quintuple.
quintuplicate	2.
	syl	quin+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<kwin1tju:pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to multiply or be multiplied by five.
quintuplicate	3.
	syl	quin+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<kwin1tju:plikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of five things.
quintuplication	sub
	head	quintuplicate
	syl	quin+2tu+pli+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
quinze	ety	French: fifteen
quinze	0.
	syl	quinze
	pron	French <k*~ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game with rules similar to those of vingt-et-un, except that the score aimed at is 15 rather than 21.
quip	ety	C16: from earlier quippy, probably from Latin quippe indeed, to be sure
quip	1.
	syl	quip
	pron	<kwip>
	pos	n.
	def	a sarcastic or cutting remark; gibe.
quip	2.
	syl	quip
	pron	<kwip>
	pos	n.
	def	a witty or clever saying.
	exam	1	a merry quip.
quip	3.
	syl	quip
	pron	<kwip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {quibble}.
quips	infl
	head	quip
	syl	quips
	pos	vb.
quipping	infl
	head	quip
	syl	quip+ping
	pos	vb.
quipped	infl
	head	quip
	syl	quipped.
	pos	vb.
quip	4.
	syl	quip
	pron	<kwip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a quip.
quipster	0.
	syl	quip+ster
	pron	<1kwipst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person inclined to make sarcastic or witty remarks.
quipu	ety	C17: from Spanish quipo, from Quechua quipu, literally: knot
quippu	alt
	head	quipu
	or	quipu
	syl	quip+pu
	pron	<1kEpu:>, <1kwipu:>
	pos	n.
quipu	0.
	or	quippu
	syl	qui+pu
	pron	<1kEpu:>, <1kwipu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a device of the Incas of Peru used to record information, consisting of an arrangement of variously coloured and knotted cords attached to a base cord.
quire	ety	C15 quayer, from Old French quaier, from Latin quatern*_i four at a time, from quater four times
quire	H1.1.
	syl	quire
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of 24 or 25 sheets of paper; a twentieth of a ream.
quire	H1.2.a.
	syl	quire
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	four sheets of paper folded once to form a section of 16 pages.
quire	H1.2.b.
	syl	quire
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a section or gathering.
quire	H1.3.
	syl	quire
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of all the sheets in a book.
quire	H2.0.
	syl	quire
	pron	<kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete spelling of {choir}.
Quirinal	0.
	syl	Quir:i+nal
	pron	<1kwirinL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
Quirinus	0.
	syl	Qui:ri:nus
	pron	<kwi1rIn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	a god of war, who came to be identified with the deified Romulus.
Quirites	ety	from Latin: inhabitants of Cures, later applied generally to Roman citizens
Quirites	0.
	syl	Qui+ri+tes
	pron	<kwi1rItEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the citizens of ancient Rome.
quirk	ety	C16: of unknown origin
quirk	1.
	syl	quirk
	pron	<kwR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual peculiarity of character; mannerism or foible.
quirk	2.
	syl	quirk
	pron	<kwR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an unexpected twist or turn.
	exam	1	a quirk of fate.
quirk	3.
	syl	quirk
	pron	<kwR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous groove in an architectural moulding.
quirk	4.
	syl	quirk
	pron	<kwR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a flourish, as in handwriting.
quirky	sub
	head	quirk
	syl	quirk:y
	pos	adj.
quirkily	sub
	head	quirk
	syl	quirk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
quirkiness	sub
	head	quirk
	syl	quirk:i+ness
	pos	n.
quirt	ety	C19: from Spanish cuerda #7cord 
quirt	1.
	syl	quirt
	pron	<kwR:t>
	qual	U.S. n.
	def	a whip with a leather thong at one end. {~} .
quirt	2.
	syl	quirt
	pron	<kwR:t>
	qual	U.S. n.
	def	to strike with a quirt.
quisling	ety	C20: after Major Vidkun Quisling (1887-1945), Norwegian collaborator with the Nazis
quisling	0.
	syl	quis+ling
	pron	<1kwizliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a traitor who aids an occupying enemy force; collaborator.
quist	ety	of obscure origin
quists	infl
	head	quist
	or	quist
	syl	quists
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quist	infl
	or	quists
	syl	quist.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quist	0.
	syl	quist
	pron	<kwist>
	pos	n.
	qual	West Midland and southwestern English dialect.
	def	a wood pigeon.
quit	ety	C13: from Old French quitter, from Latin qui*_etus #7quiet; see #7quietus  &- #!quit+ter n.
quits	alt
	head	quit
	syl	quits
	pos	vb.
quitting	infl
	head	quit
	syl	quit+ting
	pos	vb.
quitted	infl
	head	quit
	or	quit
	syl	quit+ted.
	pos	vb.
quit	1.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to desist or cease from (something or doing something); break off.
	exam	1	quit laughing.
quit	2.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depart from; leave.
	exam	1	he quit the place hastily.
quit	3.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to resign; give up (a job).
	exam	1	he quit his job today.
quit	4.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release one's grasp upon (something held).
	exam	1	the child would not quit her mother's hand because of fear.
quit	5.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay off (a debt); discharge or settle.
quit	6.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to conduct or acquit (oneself); comport (oneself).
	exam	1	he quit himself with great dignity.
quit	7.
	or	quitted
	syl	quit
	pron	<kwit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually predicative; foll. by of
	def	free (from); released (from).
	exam	1	he was quit of all responsibility for their safety.
quitch grass	ety	Old English cwice; perhaps related to cwicu living, #7quick (with the implication that the grass cannot be killed); compare Dutch kweek, Norwegian kvike, German Queckengras 
quitch grass	0.
	syl	quitch grass
	pron	<kwiC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {couch grass}. Sometimes shortened to {quitch}.
quitclaim	ety	C14: from Anglo-French quiteclame, from quite #7quit+ clamer to declare (from Latin clam*_are to shout)
quitclaim	1.
	syl	quit+claim
	pron	<1kwit2klAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal renunciation of any claim against a person or of a right to land.
quitclaim	2.a.
	syl	quit+claim
	pron	<1kwit2klAm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to renounce (a claim, etc.) formally.
quitclaim	2.b.
	syl	quit+claim
	pron	<1kwit2klAm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to declare (a person) free from liability.
quite	ety	C14: adverbial use of quite (adj.) #7quit #e Usage. See at very.
quite	1.
	syl	quite
	pron	<kwIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the greatest extent; completely or absolutely.
	exam	1	you're quite right;
	exam	2	quite the opposite.
quite	2.
	syl	quite
	pron	<kwIt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	to a noticeable or partial extent; somewhat.
	exam	1	she's quite pretty.
quite	3.
	syl	quite
	pron	<kwIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	in actuality; truly.
	exam	1	he thought the bag was heavy, but it was quite light;
	exam	2	it's quite the thing to do.
quite a	4.
	head	quite
	or	an
	syl	quite a
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	of an exceptional, considerable, or noticeable kind.
	exam	1	quite a girl;
	exam	2	quite a long walk.
quite something	5.
	head	quite
	syl	quite something.
	def	a remarkable or noteworthy thing or person. {~}
quite	6.
	syl	quite
	pron	<kwIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {quite so}. an expression used to indicate agreement or assent.
Quito	0.
	syl	Qui+to
	pron	<1kEt*u>, Spanish <1kito>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Ecuador, in the north at an altitude of 2850 m (9350 ft.), just south of the equator: the oldest capital in South America, existing many centuries before the Incan conquest in 1487; a cultural centre since the beginning of Spanish rule (1534); two universities. Pop.: 564900 (1972 est.).
quitrent	0.
	syl	quit+rent
	pron	<1kwit2rent>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a rent payable by a freeholder or copyholder to his lord that released him from liability to perform services.
	infl
	head	quits
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
quits	1.
	syl	quits
	pron	<kwits>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	on an equal footing; even.
	exam	1	now we are quits.
call it quits	2.
	head	quits
	syl	call it quits.
	usage	postpositive
	def	to agree to end a dispute, contest, etc., agreeing that honours are even. {~}
quits	3.
	syl	quits
	pron	<kwits>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	an exclamation indicating willingness to give up.
quittance	ety	C13: from Old French, from quitter to release from obligation; see #7quit 
quittance	1.
	syl	quit+tance
	pron	<1kwitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	release from debt or other obligation.
quittance	2.
	syl	quit+tance
	pron	<1kwitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	a receipt or other document certifying this.
quittor	ety	C13: perhaps from Old French cuiture a boiling, from Latin coct*_ura a cooking, from coquere to cook
quittor	0.
	syl	quit+tor
	pron	<1kwit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	infection of the cartilages on the side of a horse's foot, characterized by inflammation and the formation of pus.
quiver	ety	C15: from obsolete cwiver quick, nimble; compare #7quaver 
quiver	H1.1.
	syl	quiv+er
	pron	<1kwiv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shake with a rapid tremulous movement; tremble.
quiver	H1.2.
	syl	quiv+er
	pron	<1kwiv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, process, or noise of shaking or trembling.
quiverer	sub
	head	quiver
	syl	quiv+er+er
	pos	n.
quiveringly	sub
	head	quiver
	syl	quiv+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
quivery	sub
	head	quiver
	syl	quiv+er:y
	pos	adj.
quiver	ety	C13: from Old French cuivre; related to Old English cocer, Old Saxon kokari, Old High German kohhari, Medieval Latin cucurum 
quiver	H2.0.
	syl	quiv+er
	pron	<1kwiv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a case for arrows.
quiverful	1.
	syl	quiv+er+ful
	pron	<1kwiv*2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that a quiver can hold.
quiverful	2.
	syl	quiv+er+ful
	pron	<1kwiv*2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a fair number or full complement.
	exam	1	a quiverful of children.
qui vive	ety	C18: from French, literally: long live who??, sentry's challenge (equivalent to @6To whose party do you belong??@9 or @6Whose side do you support??@9)
on the qui vive	infl
	head	qui vive
	syl	on the qui vive.
	pos	n.
qui vive	0.
	syl	qui vive
	pron	<2kE> <1vEv>
	pos	n.
	def	on the alert; attentive.
Quixote	0.
	syl	Quix:ote
	pron	<1kwiks*t>, Spanish <ki1$xotA>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Don Quixote}.
quixotic	ety	C18: after D#7on Q#7uixote 
quixotic	0.
	syl	quix+ot+ic
	pron	<kwik1sotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	preoccupied with an unrealistically optimistic or chivalrous approach to life; impractically idealistic.
quixotically	sub
	head	quixotic
	syl	quix+1ot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
quixotism	sub
	head	quixotic
	syl	quix:o+tism
	pron	<1kwiks*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
quiz	ety	C18: of unknown origin
quizzes	infl
	head	quiz
	syl	quiz+zes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
quiz	1.a.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainment in which the general or specific knowledge of the players is tested by a series of questions, esp. as a radio or television programme.
quiz	1.b.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a quiz programme.
quiz	2.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	def	any set of quick questions designed to test knowledge.
quiz	3.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	def	an investigation by close questioning; interrogation.
quiz	4.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a practical joke; hoax.
quiz	5.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a puzzling or eccentric individual.
quiz	6.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person who habitually looks quizzically at others, esp. through a small monocle.
quizzes	infl
	head	quiz
	syl	quiz+zes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quizzing	infl
	head	quiz
	syl	quiz+zing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quizzed	infl
	head	quiz
	syl	quizzed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
quiz	7.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to investigate by close questioning; interrogate.
quiz	8.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to test or examine the knowledge of (a student or class).
quiz	9.
	syl	quiz
	pron	<kwiz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to look quizzically at, esp. through a small monocle.
quizzer	sub
	head	quiz
	syl	quiz+zer
	pos	n.
quizmaster	0.
	syl	quiz+mas:ter
	pron	<1kwiz2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who puts questions to contestants on a quiz programme.
quizzical	0.
	syl	quiz+zi+cal
	pron	<1kwizikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	questioning and mocking or supercilious.
	exam	1	a quizzical look.
quizzicality	sub
	head	quizzical
	syl	quiz+zi+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
quizzically	sub
	head	quizzical
	syl	quiz+zi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Kum	alt
	head	Qum
	or	Qum
	syl	Kum
	pron	<kum>
	pos	n.
Qum	0.
	or	Kum
	syl	Qum
	pron	<kum>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW central Iran: a place of pilgrimage for Shiite Muslims. Pop.: 140000 (1972 est.).
Qumran	0.
	syl	Qum+ran
	pron	<1kumra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Khirbet Qumran}.
quod	ety	C18: of unknown origin
quod	0.
	syl	quod
	pron	<kwod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a slang word for {jail}.
quod erat demonstrandum	0.
	syl	quod e:rat de+mon+stran+dum
	pron	Latin. <1kwod> <1er@t> <2dem*n1str@ndum>
	usage	at the conclusion of a proof, esp. of a theorem in Euclidean geometry
	def	which was to be proved. Abbrev.: {Q.E.D}.
quodlibet	ety	C14: from Latin, from quod what+ libet pleases, that is, whatever you like
quodlibet	1.
	syl	quod+li+bet
	pron	<1kwodli2bet>
	pos	n.
	def	a light piece of music based on two or more popular tunes.
quodlibet	2.
	syl	quod+li+bet
	pron	<1kwodli2bet>
	pos	n.
	def	a subtle argument, esp. one prepared as an exercise on a theological topic.
quodlibetical	sub
	head	quodlibet
	syl	quod+li+1bet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
quodlibetically	sub
	head	quodlibet
	syl	quod+li+1bet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
quoin	ety	C16: variant of #7coin (corner)
coign	infl
	head	quoin
	or	coigne
	syl	coign
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
coigne	infl
	head	quoin
	or	coign
	syl	coigne
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
quoin	1.
	syl	quoin
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
	def	an external corner of a wall.
quoin	2.
	syl	quoin
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cornerstone}. a stone forming the external corner of a wall.
quoin	3.
	syl	quoin
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {keystone} (sense 1)}.
quoin	4.
	syl	quoin
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a metal or wooden wedge or an expanding mechanical device used to lock type up in a chase.
quoin	5.
	syl	quoin
	pron	<kcin>, <kwcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge used for any of various other purposes.
quoit	ety	C15: of unknown origin
quoit	1.
	syl	quoit
	pron	<kcit>
	pos	n.
	def	a ring of iron, plastic, rope, etc., used in the game of quoits.
quoit	2.
	syl	quoit
	pron	<kcit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a variant spelling of {coit}.
quoits	0.
	syl	quoits
	pron	<kcits>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually functioning as; sing.
	def	a game in which quoits are tossed at a stake in the ground in attempts to encircle it.
quokka	ety	from a native Australian language
quokka	0.
	syl	quok+ka
	pron	<1kwok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wallaby, formerly abundant in swampy coastal regions of Western Australia but now rare, occurring mostly on offshore islands.
quondam	ety	C16: from Latin
quondam	0.
	syl	quon+dam
	pron	<1kwond@m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of an earlier time; former.
	exam	1	her quondam lover.
Quonset hut	0.
	syl	Quon+set hut
	pron	<1kwonsit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark, U.S.
	def	a military shelter made of corrugated steel sheet, having a semicircular cross section. Brit. equivalent: {Nissen hut}.
quorum	ety	C15: from Latin, literally: of whom, occurring in Latin commissions in the formula quorum vos...duos (etc.) volumus of whom we wish that you be...two
quorum	0.
	syl	quor+um
	pron	<1kwc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a minimum number of members in an assembly, society, board of directors, etc., required to be present before any valid business can be transacted.
	exam	1	the quorum is forty.
quot	0.
	syl	quot.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	quotation.
quota	ety	C17: from Latin quota pars how big a share??, from quotus of what number
quota	1.
	syl	quo+ta
	pron	<1kw*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the proportional share or part of a whole that is due from, due to, or allocated to a person or group.
quota	2.
	syl	quo+ta
	pron	<1kw*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed number or quantity, as of items to be manufactured, imported, or exported, immigrants admitted to a country, or students admitted to a college.
quotable	0.
	syl	quot+a:ble
	pron	<1kw*ut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	apt or suitable for quotation.
	exam	1	his remarks are not quotable in mixed company.
quotability	sub
	head	quotable
	syl	quot+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
quotation	1.
	syl	quo+ta+tion
	pron	<kw*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a phrase or passage from a book, poem, play, etc., remembered and spoken, esp. to illustrate succinctly or support a point or an argument.
quotation	2.
	syl	quo+ta+tion
	pron	<kw*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or habit of quoting from books, plays, poems, etc.
quotation	3.
	syl	quo+ta+tion
	pron	<kw*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a statement of the current market price of a security or commodity.
quotation	4.
	syl	quo+ta+tion
	pron	<kw*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimate of costs submitted by a contractor to a prospective client; tender.
quotation	5.
	syl	quo+ta+tion
	pron	<kw*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	registration granted to a company or governmental body, enabling the shares and other securities of the company or body to be officially listed and traded.
quotation	6.
	syl	quo+ta+tion
	pron	<kw*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a large quadrat that is less than type-high and is used to fill up spaces.
quotation mark	0.
	syl	quo+ta+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	either of the punctuation marks used to begin or end a quotation, respectively {@6} and {@9} or {`} and {'} in English printing and writing. When double marks are used, single marks indicate a quotation within a quotation, and vice versa. Also called: {inverted comma}.
quote	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin quot*_are to assign reference numbers to passages, from Latin quot how many
quote	1.
	syl	quote
	pron	<kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to recite a quotation (from a book, play, poem, etc.), esp. as a means of illustrating or supporting a statement.
quote	2.
	syl	quote
	pron	<kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put quotation marks round (a word, phrase, etc.).
quote	3.
	syl	quote
	pron	<kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	to state (a current market price) of (a security or commodity).
quote	4.
	syl	quote
	pron	<kw*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {quotation} (senses 1-4).
quote	5.
	syl	quote
	pron	<kw*ut>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an informal word for {quotation mark}.
	exam	1	put it in quotes.
quote	6.
	syl	quote
	pron	<kw*ut>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression used parenthetically to indicate that the words that follow it form a quotation.
	exam	1	the president said, quote, I shall not run for office in November, unquote.
quoth	ety	Old English cw@ath, third person singular of cwethan to say; related to Old Frisian quetha to say, Old Saxon, Old High German quethan; see #7bequeath 
quoth	0.
	syl	quoth
	pron	<kw*uT>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic. used with all pronouns except thou and you, and with nouns
	def	another word for { {said%1} (sense 2)}.
quotha	ety	C16: from quoth a quoth he
quotha	0.
	syl	quoth:a
	pron	<1kw*uT*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an expression of mild sarcasm, used in picking up a word or phrase used by someone else.
	exam	1	Art thou mad??
	exam	2	Mad, quotha&!
	exam	3	I am more sane than thou.
quotidian	ety	C14: from Latin quot*_idi*_anus, variant of cott*_idi*_anus daily
quotidian	1.
	syl	quo+tid+i:an
	pron	<kw*u1tidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of attacks of malarial fever
	def	recurring daily.
quotidian	2.
	syl	quo+tid+i:an
	pron	<kw*u1tidi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	every day; commonplace.
quotidian	3.
	syl	quo+tid+i:an
	pron	<kw*u1tidi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a malarial fever characterized by attacks that recur daily.
quotient	ety	C15: from Latin quotiens how often
quotient	1.a.
	syl	quo+tient
	pron	<1kw*uS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of the division of one number or quantity by another.
quotient	1.b.
	syl	quo+tient
	pron	<1kw*uS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the integral part of the result of division.
quotient	2.
	syl	quo+tient
	pron	<1kw*uS*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a ratio of two numbers or quantities to be divided.
quo warranto	ety	from Medieval Latin: by what warrant
quo warranto	0.
	syl	quo war+ran+to
	pron	<1kw*u> <wo1r@nt*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a proceeding initiated to determine or (formerly) a writ demanding by what authority a person claims an office, franchise, or privilege.
Qur'an	0.
	syl	Qur':an
	pron	<ku1ra:n>, <-1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Koran}.
qv	ety	New Latin: which (word, item, etc.) see
qv	0.
	syl	q.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	denoting a cross reference
	def	quod vide.
qy	0.
	syl	qy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	query. ********************************************************************** see]
qy	0.
	syl	qy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	query. **********************************************************************
R	alt
	head	r
	or	r
	syl	R
	pron	<a:>
	pos	n.
r's	infl
	head	r
	syl	r's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
R's	infl
	head	r
	or	Rs
	syl	R's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rs	infl
	head	r
	or	R's
	syl	Rs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
r	1.
	or	R
	syl	r
	pron	<a:>
	pos	n.
	def	the 18th letter and 14th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
r	2.
	or	R
	syl	r
	pron	<a:>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually an alveolar semivowel, as in
r	3.
	or	R
	syl	r
	pron	<a:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {three Rs, the}.
R	1.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	radical.
R	2.a.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:
	def	rand.
R	2.b.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:
	def	ru?!pee.
R	3.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:
	def	R*'eaumur (scale).
R	4.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:; Physics, electronics.
	def	resistance.
R	5.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:
	def	r*"ontgen.
R	6.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:; Chess.
	def	rook.
R	7.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Royal.
R	8.
	syl	R
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	gas constant. {?-$D}. Rumania.
r	1.
	syl	r.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rare.
r	2.
	syl	r.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	recipe.
r	3.
	syl	r.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	recto.
r	4.
	syl	r.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {r} rod (unit of length).
r	5.
	syl	r.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ruled.
r	6.
	syl	r.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Cricket, baseball, etc.
	def	run(s).
R	ety	Latin: Queen
R	ety	Latin: King
R	1.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rabbi.
R	2.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rector.
R	3.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regiment.
R	4.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regina.
R	5.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Republican.
R	6.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Ecclesiast.
	def	response.
R	7.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Rex.
R	8.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	River.
R	9.
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal.
r	alt
	head	R
	or	R
	syl	r.
R	1.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	radius.
R	2.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	railway.
R	3.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	registered (trademark).
R	4.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	right.
R	5.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	river.
R	6.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	road.
R	7.
	or	r
	syl	R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rouble.
Ra	0.
	syl	Ra
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	radium.
Re	alt
	head	Ra
	or	Ra
	syl	Re
	pos	n.
Ra	0.
	or	Re
	syl	Ra
	pron	<ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Egyptian sun god, depicted as a man with a hawk's head surmounted by a solar disc and serpent.
RA	0.
	syl	RA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Argentina (officially Argentine Republic).
RA	1.
	syl	R.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rear admiral.
RA	2.
	syl	R.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Astronomy.
	def	right ascension.
RA	3.
	syl	R.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Royal Academician Academy.
RA	4.
	syl	R.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Royal Artillery.
RAAF	0.
	syl	R.A.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Australian Air Force.
Rabat	0.
	syl	Ra+bat
	pron	<r*1ba:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Morocco, in the northwest on the Atlantic coast: became a fortified military centre in the 12th century and a Corsair republic in the 17th century. Pop.: (with Sal*'e) 530366 (1971).
rabato	ety	C16: from French rabat collar, with the ending -o added as if the word were from Italian
rebato	alt
	head	rabato
	or	rabato
	syl	re+ba+to
	pron	<r*1ba:t*u>
	pos	n.
rabatos	infl
	head	rabato
	syl	ra+ba+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabato	0.
	or	rebato
	syl	ra+ba+to
	pron	<r*1ba:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a wired or starched collar, often of intricate lace, that stood up at the back and sides: worn in the 17th century.
Rabaul	0.
	syl	Ra+baul
	pron	<ra:1baul>
	pos	n.
	def	a port on NE New Britain Island, in the Bismarck Archipelago: capital of the Territory of New Guinea until 1941; almost surrounded by volcanoes. Pop.: 24778 (1970).
Rabbath Ammon	0.
	syl	Rab+bath Am+mon
	pron	<1r@b*T> <1@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the ancient royal city of the Ammonites, on the site of modern Amman.
rabbet	0.
	syl	rab+bet
	pron	<1r@bit>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	another word for {rebate} %2.
rabbi	ety	Hebrew, from rabh master+ -*_i my
rabbis	infl
	head	rabbi
	syl	rab+bis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabbi	1.
	syl	rab+bi
	pron	<1r@bI>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief religious minister of a synagogue; the spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation.
rabbi	2.
	syl	rab+bi
	pron	<1r@bI>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {rab+bin} (#!r@ab$In).
rabbi	2.a.
	syl	rab+bi
	pron	<1r@bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a scholar learned in Jewish Law, esp. one authorized to teach it.
rabbi	2.b.
	syl	rab+bi
	pron	<1r@bI>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the early Jewish scholars whose teachings are included in the Talmud.
rabbinate	1.
	syl	rab+bin+ate
	pron	<1r@binit>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, function, or tenure of office of a rabbi.
rabbinate	2.
	syl	rab+bin+ate
	pron	<1r@binit>
	pos	n.
	def	rabbis collectively.
Rabbinic	0.
	syl	Rab+bin+ic
	pron	<r*1binik>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of the Hebrew language used by the rabbis of the Middle Ages.
rabbinic	alt
	head	rabbinical
	or	rabbinical
	syl	rab+bin+ic
	pos	adj.
rabbinical	0.
	or	rabbinic
	syl	rab+bin:i+cal
	pron	<r*1binikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the rabbis, their teachings, writings, views, language, etc.
rabbinically	sub
	head	rabbinical
	syl	rab+1bin:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rabbinism	0.
	syl	rab+bin+ism
	pron	<1r@bi2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the teachings and traditions of the rabbis of the Talmudic period.
rabbinist	sub
	head	rabbinism
	syl	rab+bi+nist
	pos	n. adj.
rabbinistic	sub
	head	rabbinism
	syl	rab+bi+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
rabbit	ety	C14: perhaps from Walloon robett, diminutive of Flemish robbe rabbit, of obscure origin
rabbits	infl
	head	rabbit
	or	rabbit
	syl	rab+bits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabbit	infl
	or	rabbits
	syl	rab+bit.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabbit	1.
	syl	rab+bit
	pron	<1r@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various common gregarious burrowing leporid mammals, esp. of Europe and North Africa and the cottontail of America. They are closely related and similar to hares but are smaller and have shorter ears.
rabbit	2.
	syl	rab+bit
	pron	<1r@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of such an animal.
rabbit	3.
	syl	rab+bit
	pron	<1r@bit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a novice or poor performer at a game or sport.
rabbit	4.
	syl	rab+bit
	pron	<1r@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt or shoot rabbits.
rabbit	5.
	syl	rab+bit
	pron	<1r@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often foll. by on or away
	def	to talk inconsequentially; chatter.
rabbiter	0.
	syl	rab+bit+er
	pron	<1r@bit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a person who traps and sells rabbits.
rabbit fever	0.
	syl	rab+bit fe+ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {tularaemia}.
rabbitfish	infl
	or	rabbitfishes
	syl	rab:bit+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabbitfishes	infl
	head	rabbitfish
	or	rabbitfish
	syl	rab:bit+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabbitfish	1.
	syl	rab:bit+fish
	pron	<1r@bit2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a large chimaera, common in European seas, with separate caudal and anal fins and a long whiplike tail.
rabbitfish	2.
	syl	rab:bit+fish
	pron	<1r@bit2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the spiny-finned tropical marine fishes of the family of Indo-Pacific waters. They have a rabbit-like snout and spines on the pelvic or ventral fins.
rabbitoh	ety	C20: from such a seller's cry
rabbito	alt
	head	rabbitoh
	or	rabbitoh
	syl	rab+bit:o
	pos	n.
rabbitoh	0.
	or	rabbito
	syl	rab:bit:oh
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an itinerant seller of rabbits for eating.
rabbit-proof fence	0.a.
	syl	rab:bit-proof fence
	pos	n.
	def	a fence through which rabbits are unable to pass.
rabbit-proof fence	0.b.
	syl	rab:bit-proof fence
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a boundary between certain Australian states, marked by such a fence.
rabbit punch	0.
	syl	rab+bit punch
	pos	n.
	def	a short sharp blow to the back of the neck that can cause loss of consciousness or even death. Austral. name: {rabbit killer}.
rabbitries	infl
	head	rabbitry
	syl	rab+bit+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rabbitry	1.
	syl	rab+bit+ry
	pron	<1r@bitri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where tame rabbits are kept and bred.
rabbitry	2.
	syl	rab+bit+ry
	pron	<1r@bitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the rabbits kept in such a place.
rabble	ety	C14 (in the sense: a pack of animals): of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Middle Dutch rabbelen to chatter, rattle
rabble	H1.1.
	syl	rab+ble
	pron	<1r@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorderly crowd; mob.
the	2.
	head	rabble
	syl	the.
	qual	Con?!temptuous.
	def	the common people.
rabble	ety	C17: from French r*^able, from Latin rut*_abulum rake for a furnace, from ruere to rake, dig up
rabble	H2.1.
	syl	rab+ble
	pron	<1r@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rab+bler}. an iron tool or mechanical device for stirring, mixing, or skimming a molten charge in a roasting furnace.
rabble	H2.2.
	syl	rab+ble
	pron	<1r@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir, mix, or skim (the molten charge) in a roasting furnace.
rabble-rouser	0.
	syl	rab:ble-rous:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manipulates the passions of the mob; demagogue.
rabble-rousing	sub
	head	rabble-rouser
	syl	rab:ble-2rous:ing
	pos	adj. n.
Francois	infl
	head	Rabelais
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Rabelais	0.
	syl	Rab:e:lais
	pron	<1r@b*2lA>, French <ra1ble>
	pos	n.
	def	??1494-1553, French writer. His written works, esp. (1534), contain a lively mixture of earthy wit, common sense, and satire.
Rabelaisian	1.
	syl	Rab+e:lai+si:an
	pron	<2r@b*1lAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the work of Rabelais, esp. by broad, often bawdy humour and sharp satire.
Rabelaisian	2.
	syl	Rab+e:lai+si:an
	pron	<2r@b*1lAzi*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or admirer of Rabelais.
Rabelaisianism	sub
	head	Rabelaisian
	syl	Rab+e:1lai+si+an+ism
	pos	n.
rabi	ety	Urdu: spring crop, from Arabic rab*_i` spring
rabi	0.
	syl	ra:bi
	pron	<1r^bi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Pakistan, India, etc.
	def	a crop that is harvested at the end of winter. Compare {kharif}.
Rabia	0.
	syl	Ra+bi:a
	pron	<r*1bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	either the third or the fourth month of the Muslim year, known as {Rabia I} and {Rabia II} respectively; the Muslim spring.
rabid	ety	C17: from Latin rabidus frenzied, mad, from rabere to be mad
rabid	1.
	syl	rab+id
	pron	<1r@bid>, <1rA->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having rabies.
rabid	2.
	syl	rab+id
	pron	<1r@bid>, <1rA->
	pos	adj.
	def	zealous; fanatical; violent; raging.
rabidity	sub
	head	rabid
	or	rabidness
	syl	ra+bid+i:ty
	pron	<r*1biditi>
	pos	n.
rabidness	sub
	head	rabid
	or	rabidity
	syl	rab+id+ness
	pos	n.
rabidly	sub
	head	rabid
	syl	rab+id+ly
	pos	adv.
rabies	ety	C17: from Latin: madness, from rabere to rave
rabies	0.
	syl	ra+bies
	pron	<1rAbEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an acute infectious viral disease of the nervous system transmitted by the saliva of infected animals, esp. dogs. It is characterized by excessive salivation, aversion to water, convulsions, and paralysis. Also called: {hydrophobia, lyssa}.
rabic	sub
	head	rabies
	or	rabietic
	syl	rab+ic
	pron	<1r@bik>
	pos	adj.
rabietic	sub
	head	rabies
	or	rabic
	syl	ra+bi+et+ic
	pron	<2rAbi1etik>
	pos	adj.
RAC	1.
	syl	R.A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Automobile Club.
RAC	2.
	syl	R.A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Armoured Corps.
raccoon	ety	C17: from Algonquian *"ar*"ahkun, from *"ar*"ahkun*vem he scratches with his hands
racoon	alt
	head	raccoon
	or	raccoon
	syl	ra+coon
	pron	<r*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
raccoons	infl
	head	raccoon
	or	raccoon
	syl	rac+coons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raccoon	infl
	or	raccoons
	syl	rac+coon.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raccoon	1.
	or	racoon
	syl	rac+coon
	pron	<r*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any omnivorous mammal of the genus esp. ({North American raccoon}) , inhabiting forests of North and Central America and the West Indies: family order (carnivores). Raccoons have a pointed muzzle, long tail, and greyish-black fur with black bands around the tail and across the face.
raccoon	2.
	or	racoon
	syl	rac+coon
	pron	<r*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of the North American raccoon.
raccoon dog	0.
	syl	rac+coon dog
	pos	n.
	def	a canine mammal, inhabiting woods and forests near rivers in E Asia. It has long yellowish-brown black-tipped hair and facial markings resembling those of a raccoon.
race	ety	C13: from Old Norse r*_as running; related to Old English r*_@as attack
race	H1.1.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a contest of speed, as in running, swimming, driving, riding, etc.
race	H1.2.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any competition or rivalry.
	exam	1	the race for the White House.
race	H1.3.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	rapid or constant onward movement.
	exam	1	the race of time.
race	H1.4.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid current of water, esp. one through a narrow channel that has a tidal range greater at one end than the other.
race	H1.5.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel of a stream, esp. one for conducting water to or from a water wheel or other device for utilizing its energy.
	exam	1	a mill race.
race	H1.6.a.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel or groove that contains ball bearings or roller bearings or that restrains a sliding component.
race	H1.6.b.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner or outer cylindrical ring in a ball bearing or roller bearing.
race	H1.7.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., N.Z.
	def	a narrow passage or enclosure in a sheep yard through which sheep pass individually, as to a sheep dip.
race	H1.8.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a wire tunnel through which footballers pass from the changing room onto a football field.
race	H1.9.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {slipstream} (sense 1)}.
race	H1.10.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the span or course of life.
not in the race	11.
	head	race
	syl	not in the race.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	given or having no chance.
race	H1.12.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to engage in a contest of speed with (another).
race	H1.13.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to engage (oneself or one's representative) in a race, esp. as a profession or pastime.
	exam	1	to race pigeons.
race	H1.14.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or go as fast as possible.
race	H1.15.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run (an engine, shaft, propeller, etc.) or (of an engine, shaft, propeller, etc.) to run at high speed, esp. after reduction of the load or resistance. {~} See also {race off}.
race	ety	C16: from French, from Italian razza, of uncertain origin
race	H2.1.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people of common ancestry, distinguished from others by physical characteristics, such as hair type, colour of eyes and skin, stature, etc. Principal races are Caucasoid, Mongoloid, and Negroid.
the human race	2.
	head	race
	syl	the human race.
	def	human beings collectively.
race	H2.3.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of animals or plants having common characteristics that distinguish them from other members of the same species, usually forming a geographically isolated group; subspecies.
race	H2.4.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people sharing the same interests, characteristics, etc..
	exam	1	the race of authors.
race	ety	C15: from Old French rais, from Latin r*_ad*_ix a root
race	H3.0.
	syl	race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a ginger root.
Cape	infl
	head	Race
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Race	0.
	syl	Race
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape at the SE extremity of Newfoundland, Canada.
racecard	0.
	syl	race+card
	pron	<1rAs2ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a card or booklet at a race meeting with the times of the races, names of the runners, etc., printed on it.
racecourse	0.
	syl	race+course
	pron	<1rAs2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a long broad track, usually of grass, enclosed between rails, and with starting and finishing points marked upon it, over which horses are raced. Also called (esp. U.S.): {racetrack}.
racegoer	0.
	syl	race+go+er
	pron	<1rAs2g*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	one who attends a race meeting, esp. a habitual frequenter of race meetings.
racehorse	0.
	syl	race+horse
	pron	<1rAs2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse specially bred for racing.
raceme	ety	C18: from Latin rac*_emus bunch of grapes
raceme	0.
	syl	ra+ceme
	pron	<r*1sEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflorescence in which the flowers are borne along the main stem, with the oldest flowers at the base. It can be simple, as in the foxglove, or compound (see {panicle}) .
race meeting	0.
	syl	race meet+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a prearranged fixture for racing horses (or sometimes greyhounds) over a set course at set times.
racemic	ety	C19: from #7raceme (as in racemic acid) +-#7ic 
racemic	0.
	syl	ra+ce:mic
	pron	<r*1sEmik>, <-1sem->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, concerned with, or being a mixture of dextrorotatory and laevorotatory isomers in such proportions that the mixture has no optical activity.
racemism	sub
	head	racemic
	syl	rac+e:mism
	pron	<1r@si2miz*m>, <r*1sEmiz*m>
	pos	n.
racemic acid	0.
	syl	ra+ce:mic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	the optically inactive form of tartaric acid that is sometimes found in grape juice.
racemise	alt
	head	racemize
	or	racemize
	syl	rac+e:mise
	pron	<1r@si2mIz>
	pos	vb.
racemize	0.
	or	racemise
	syl	rac+e:mize
	pron	<1r@si2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change into a racemic mixture. &- {@!rac+e@.mi+#!za+tion} {@!rac+e@.mi+#!sa+tion}
racemose	ety	C17: from Latin rac*_em*_osus clustering
racemous	alt
	head	racemose
	or	racemose
	syl	rac+e:mous
	pos	adj.
racemose	0.
	or	racemous
	syl	rac+e:mose
	pron	<1r@si2m*us>, <-2m*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or resembling a raceme.
racemosely	sub
	head	racemose
	or	racemously
	syl	rac+e:2mose+ly
	pos	adv.
racemously	sub
	head	racemose
	or	racemosely
	syl	rac+e:mous+ly
	pos	adv.
race off	0.
	syl	race off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to entice (a person) away with a view to seduction.
racer	1.
	syl	rac+er
	pron	<1rAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or machine that races.
racer	2.
	syl	rac+er
	pron	<1rAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a turntable used to traverse a heavy gun.
racer	3.
	syl	rac+er
	pron	<1rAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several long slender nonvenomous North American snakes of the colubrid genus and related genera, such as ({striped racer}) .
race relations	1.
	syl	race re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the relations between members of two or more human races, esp. within a single community.
race relations	2.
	syl	race re+la+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of sociology concerned with such relations.
race riot	0.
	syl	race ri:ot
	pos	n.
	def	a riot among members of different races in the same community.
the	infl
	head	races
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
races	0.
	syl	rac:es
	pron	<1rAsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of contests of speed between horses (or sometimes greyhounds) over a set course at prearranged times; a race meeting.
racetrack	1.
	syl	race+track
	pron	<1rAs2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a circuit or course, esp. an oval one, used for motor racing, speedway, etc.
racetrack	2.
	syl	race+track
	pron	<1rAs2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for a {racecourse}.
raceway	1.
	syl	race+way
	pron	<1rAs2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {race%1} (sense 6)}.
raceway	2.
	syl	race+way
	pron	<1rAs2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a racetrack, esp. one for banger racing.
Rachel	0.
	syl	Ra:chel
	pron	<1rAC*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the second and best-loved wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 29-35).
rachis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek rhakhis ridge
rhachis	alt
	head	rachis
	or	rachis
	syl	rha+chis
	pron	<1rAkis>
	pos	n.
rachises	infl
	head	rachis
	or	rachides
	syl	ra+chis:es
	pron	<1r@ki2dEz>, <1rA->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhachises	infl
	head	rachis
	or	rhachides
	syl	rha+chis:es
	pron	<1r@ki2dEz>, <1rA->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rachides	infl
	head	rachis
	or	rachises
	syl	ra+chi+des
	pron	<1r@ki2dEz>, <1rA->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhachides	infl
	head	rachis
	or	rhachises
	syl	rha+chi+des
	pron	<1r@ki2dEz>, <1rA->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rachis	1.
	or	rhachis
	syl	ra+chis
	pron	<1rAkis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the main axis or stem of an inflorescence or compound leaf.
rachis	2.
	or	rhachis
	syl	ra+chis
	pron	<1rAkis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the shaft of a feather, esp. the part that carries the barbs.
rachis	3.
	or	rhachis
	syl	ra+chis
	pron	<1rAkis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vertebral column}.
rachial	sub
	head	rachis
	or	rachidial
	syl	ra+chi:al
	pron	<1rAki*l>
	pos	adj.
rhachial	sub
	head	rachis
	or	rhachidial
	syl	rha+chi:al
	pron	<1rAki*l>
	pos	adj.
rachidial	sub
	head	rachis
	or	rachial
	syl	ra+chid+i:al
	pron	<r*1kidi*l>
	pos	adj.
rhachidial	sub
	head	rachis
	or	rhachial
	syl	rha+chid+i:al
	pron	<r*1kidi*l>
	pos	adj.
rachitis	0.
	syl	ra+chi+tis
	pron	<r*1kItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {rickets}. &- {ra+chit+ic} (r$$#!k$It$Ik)
Rachmaninov	alt
	head	Rachmaninoff
	or	Rachmaninoff
	syl	Rach:ma:ni:nov
	pron	<r@k1m@ni2nof>, Russian <rax1manin*f>
	pos	n.
Sergei Vassilievich	infl
	head	Rachmaninoff
	syl	Ser:gei Vas:si:lie:vich
	pron	<sir1gjAj> <va1siljiviC>
	pos	n.
Rachmaninoff	0.
	or	Rachmaninov
	syl	Rach:ma:ni:noff
	pron	<r@k1m@ni2nof>, Russian <rax1manin*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1873-1943, Russian piano virtuoso and composer.
Rachmanism	ety	C20: after Perec Rachman (1920-62), British property-owner born in Poland
Rachmanism	0.
	syl	Rach+man+ism
	pron	<1r@km*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	extortion or exploitation by a landlord of tenants of dilapidated or slum property, esp. when involving intimidation or use of racial fears to drive out sitting tenants whose rent is fixed at a low rate.
racial	1.
	syl	ra+cial
	pron	<1rAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the division of the human species into races on grounds of physical characteristics.
racial	2.
	syl	ra+cial
	pron	<1rAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of any such group.
racial	3.
	syl	ra+cial
	pron	<1rAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or arising from differences between the races.
	exam	1	racial harmony.
racial	4.
	syl	ra+cial
	pron	<1rAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a subspecies.
racially	sub
	head	racial
	syl	ra+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
racism	alt
	head	racialism
	or	racialism
	syl	rac+ism
	pos	n.
racialism	1.
	or	racism
	syl	ra+cial+ism
	pron	<1rAS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that races have distinctive cultural characteristics determined by hereditary factors and that this endows some races with an intrinsic superiority over others.
racialism	2.
	or	racism
	syl	ra+cial+ism
	pron	<1rAS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	abusive or aggressive behaviour towards members of another race on the basis of such a belief.
racialist	sub
	head	racialism
	or	racist
	syl	ra+cial+ist
	pos	n. adj.
racist	sub
	head	racialism
	or	racialist
	syl	rac+ist
	pos	n. adj.
racial unconscious	0.
	syl	ra+cial un+con+scious
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another term for {collective unconscious}.
Jean Baptiste	infl
	head	Racine
	syl	Jean Bap:tiste
	pron	<Z*~a> <ba1tist>
	pos	n.
Racine	0.
	syl	Ra:cine
	pron	French <ra1sin>
	pos	n.
	def	1639-99, French tragic poet and dramatist. His plays include (1667), (1670), and (1677).
racing	1.
	syl	rac+ing
	pron	<1rAsiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or associated with horse races.
	exam	1	the racing fraternity;
	exam	2	a racing man.
racing	2.
	syl	rac+ing
	pron	<1rAsiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	the practice of engaging horses or sometimes greyhounds in contests of speed.
rack	ety	C14 rekke, probably from Middle Dutch rec framework; related to Old High German recchen to stretch, Old Norse rekja to spread out
rack	H1.1.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework for holding, carrying, or displaying a specific load or object.
	exam	1	a plate rack;
	exam	2	a hat rack;
	exam	3	a hay rack;
	exam	4	a luggage rack.
rack	H1.2.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a toothed bar designed to engage a pinion to form a mechanism that will interconvert rotary and rectilinear motions.
rack	H1.3.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework fixed to an aircraft for carrying bombs, rockets, etc.
rack	H1.4.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	an instrument of torture that stretched the body of the victim.
rack	H1.5.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause or state of mental or bodily stress, suffering, etc.; anguish; torment (esp. in the phrase {on the rack}) .
rack	H1.6.a.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the triangular frame used to arrange the balls for the opening shot.
rack	H1.6.b.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the balls so grouped. Brit. equivalent: {frame}.
rack	H1.7.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to torture on the rack.
rack	H1.8.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause great stress or suffering to.
	exam	1	guilt racked his conscience.
rack	H1.9.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strain or shake (something) violently, as by great physical force.
	exam	1	the storm racked the town.
rack	H1.10.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or arrange in or on a rack.
	exam	1	to rack bottles of wine.
rack	H1.11.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move (parts of machinery or a mechanism) using a toothed rack.
rack	H1.12.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise (rents) exorbitantly; rack-rent.
rack one's brains	13.
	head	rack
	syl	rack one's brains.
	def	to strain in mental effort, esp. to remember something or to find the solution to a problem. {~} See also {rack up}.
racker	sub
	head	rack
	syl	rack+er
	pos	n.
rack	ety	C16: variant of {#7wrack %1}
rack	H2.0.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	destruction; wreck (obsolete except in the phrase {go to rack and ruin) }.
rack	ety	C16: perhaps based on {#7rock %2}
rack	H3.0.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {single-foot}, a gait of the horse.
rack	ety	Old English wr*_@ac what is driven; related to Gothic wraks persecutor, Swedish vrak wreckage
wrack	alt
	head	rack
	or	rack
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
rack	H4.1.
	or	wrack
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of broken clouds moving in the wind.
rack	H4.2.
	or	wrack
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of clouds
	def	to be blown along by the wind.
rack	ety	C15: from Old Proven*,cal arraca, from raca dregs of grapes after pressing
rack	H5.1.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear (wine, beer, etc.) as by siphoning it off from the dregs.
rack	H5.2.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill a container with (beer, wine, etc.).
rack	ety	Old English hrace; related to Old High German rahho, Danish harke, Swedish harkla to clear one's throat
rack	H6.0.
	syl	rack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the neck or rib section of mutton, pork, or veal.
rack-and-pinion	1.
	syl	rack-and-pin:ion
	pos	n.
	def	a device for converting rotary into linear motion and vice versa, in which a gearwheel (the pinion) engages with a flat toothed bar (the rack).
rack-and-pinion	2.
	syl	rack-and-pin:ion
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a type of steering gear in motor vehicles
	def	having a track rod with a rack along part of its length that engages with a pinion attached to the steering column.
racket	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin; compare #7rattle %1
racket	H1.1.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy disturbance or loud commotion; clamour; din.
racket	H1.2.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	gay or excited revelry, dissipation, etc.
racket	H1.3.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	an illegal enterprise carried on for profit, such as extortion, fraud, prostitution, drug peddling, etc.
racket	H1.4.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a business or occupation.
	exam	1	what's your racket??
racket	H1.5.a.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval woodwind instrument of deep bass pitch.
racket	H1.5.b.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a reed stop on an organ of deep bass pitch.
racket	H1.6.
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Now rare.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to go about gaily or noisily, in search of pleasure, excitement, etc.
racket	ety	C16: from French raquette, from Arabic r*_ahat palm of the hand
racquet	alt
	head	racket
	or	racket
	syl	rac+quet
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
racket	H2.1.
	or	racquet
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a bat consisting of an open network of nylon or other strings stretched in an oval frame with a handle, used to strike the ball in tennis, etc.
racket	H2.2.
	or	racquet
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a snowshoe shaped like a tennis racket.
racket	H2.3.
	or	racquet
	syl	rack+et
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike (a ball, etc.) with a racket.
racketeer	1.
	syl	rack+et+eer
	pron	<2r@ki1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in illegal enterprises for profit.
racketeer	2.
	syl	rack+et+eer
	pron	<2r@ki1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to operate a racket.
racketeering	sub
	head	racketeer
	syl	rack+et+1eer+ing
	pos	n.
racket press	0.
	syl	rack+et press
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a frame closed by a spring mechanism, for keeping taut the strings of a tennis racket, squash racket, etc.
rackets	0.a.
	syl	rack+ets
	pron	<1r@kits>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a game similar to squash played in a large four-walled court by two or four players using rackets and a small hard ball.
rackets	0.b.
	syl	rack+ets
	pron	<1r@kits>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rackets court;
	exam	2	a rackets championship.
racket-tail	0.
	syl	rack:et-tail
	pos	n.
	def	any of several birds with a racket-shaped tail, such as certain hummingbirds and kingfishers.
rackety	0.
	syl	rack+et:y
	pron	<1r@kiti>
	pos	adj.
	def	noisy, rowdy, or boisterous.
Arthur	infl
	head	Rackham
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Rackham	0.
	syl	Rack:ham
	pron	<1r@k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1939, English artist, noted for his book illustrations, esp. of fairy tales.
rack railway	0.
	syl	rack rail+way
	pos	n.
	def	a steep mountain railway having a middle rail fitted with a rack that engages a pinion on the locomotive to provide traction. Also called: {cog railway}.
rack-rent	1.
	syl	rack-rent
	pos	n.
	def	a high rent that annually equals or nearly equals the value of the property upon which it is charged.
rack-rent	2.
	syl	rack-rent
	pos	n.
	def	any extortionate rent.
rack-rent	3.
	syl	rack-rent
	pos	vb.
	def	to charge an extortionate rent for (property, land, etc.).
rack-renter	sub
	head	rack-rent
	syl	rack-2rent:er
	pos	n.
rack up	1.
	syl	rack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accumulate (points).
rack up	2.
	syl	rack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or straighten (frames) in a film projector.
racon	0.
	syl	ra+con
	pron	<1rAkon>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radar beacon}.
raconteur	ety	C19: French, from raconter to tell
raconteur	0.
	syl	rac+on+teur
	pron	<2r@kon1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in telling stories.
racoons	infl
	head	racoon
	or	racoon
	syl	ra+coons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
racoon	infl
	or	racoons
	syl	ra+coon.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
racoon	0.
	syl	ra+coon
	pron	<r*1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {raccoon}.
racquet	0.
	syl	rac+quet
	pron	<1r@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {racket} %2.
racier	infl
	head	racy
	syl	rac:i+er
	pos	adj.
raciest	infl
	head	racy
	syl	rac:i+est.
	pos	adj.
racy	1.
	syl	rac:y
	pron	<1rAsi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's manner, literary style, etc.
	def	having a distinctively lively and spirited quality; fresh.
racy	2.
	syl	rac:y
	pron	<1rAsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a characteristic or distinctive flavour.
	exam	1	a racy wine.
racy	3.
	syl	rac:y
	pron	<1rAsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive; slightly indecent; risqu*'e.
	exam	1	a racy comedy.
racily	sub
	head	racy
	syl	rac:i+ly
	pos	adv.
raciness	sub
	head	racy
	syl	rac:i+ness
	pos	n.
rad	ety	C20: shortened from #7radiation 
rad	0.
	syl	rad
	pron	<r@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of absorbed ionizing radiation dose equivalent to an energy absorption per unit mass of 0.01 joule per kilogram of irradiated material.
rad	1.
	syl	rad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	radian.
rad	2.
	syl	rad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	radical.
rad	3.
	syl	rad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	radius.
rad	4.
	syl	rad.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	radix.
RADA	0.
	syl	RADA
	pron	<1ra:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
radar	ety	C20: ra (dio) d (etecting) a (nd) r (anging) 
radar	1.
	syl	ra+dar
	pron	<1rAda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a method for detecting the position and velocity of a distant object, such as an aircraft. A narrow beam of extremely high-frequency radio pulses is transmitted and reflected by the object back to the transmitter, the signal being displayed on a radarscope. The direction of the reflected beam and the time between transmission and reception of a pulse determine the position of the object. Former name: {radiolocation}.
radar	2.
	syl	ra+dar
	pron	<1rAda:>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment used in such detection.
radar beacon	0.
	syl	ra+dar bea+con
	pos	n.
	def	a device for transmitting a coded radar signal in response to a signal from an aircraft or ship. The coded signal is then used by the navigator to determine his position. Also called: {racon}.
radarscope	0.
	syl	ra:dar+scope
	pron	<1rAda:2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a cathode-ray oscilloscope on which radar signals can be viewed. In a {plan position indicator}, the target is represented by a blip on a radial line that rotates around a point, representing the antenna.
radar trap	0.
	syl	ra+dar trap
	pos	n.
	def	See {speed trap}.
Ann	infl
	head	Radcliffe
	syl	Ann.
	pos	n.
Radcliffe	0.
	syl	Rad:cliffe
	pron	<1r@dklif>
	pos	n.
	def	1764-1823, English novelist, noted for her Gothic romance (1794).
raddle	H1.0.
	syl	rad+dle
	pron	<1r@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another name for {interweave}.
raddle	H2.1.
	syl	rad+dle
	pron	<1r@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to paint (the face) with rouge.
raddle	H2.2.
	syl	rad+dle
	pron	<1r@dL>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	another word for {ruddle}.
raddled	0.
	syl	rad+dled
	pron	<1r@dLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a person
	def	unkempt or run-down in appearance.
Radetzky	0.
	syl	Ra:detz:ky
	pron	German <ra1detski>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Jo@.seph} (#!jo$:z$ef). 1766-1858, Austrian field marshal in the campaigns against Napoleon; governor of Lombardy-Venetia in N Italy (1850-57).
radial	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin radi*_alis, from #7radius 
radial	1.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of lines, bars, beams of light, etc.
	def	emanating from a common central point; arranged like the radii of a circle.
radial	2.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or relating to a radius or ray.
radial	3.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	spreading out or developing uniformly on all sides.
radial	4.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the arms of a starfish or similar radiating structures.
radial	5.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the radius or forearm.
radial	6.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Astronomy. of velocity
	def	in a direction along the line of sight of a celestial object and measured by means of the red shift (or blue shift) of the spectral lines of the object. Compare { {tangential} (sense 2)}.
radial	7.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a radial part or section.
radial	8.a.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the basal fin rays of most bony fishes.
radial	8.b.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a radial or radiating structure, such as any of the ossicles supporting the oral disc of a sea star.
radial	9.
	syl	ra+di:al
	pron	<1rAdi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {radial tyre}.
radially	sub
	head	radial
	syl	ra+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
radial engine	0.
	syl	ra+di:al en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an internal-combustion engine having a number of cylinders arranged about a central crankcase.
radial-ply	0.
	syl	ra:di:al-ply
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a motor tyre
	def	having the fabric cords in the outer casing running radially to enable the sidewalls to be flexible. Compare {cross-ply}.
radial symmetry	0.
	syl	ra+di:al sym+me:try
	pos	n.
	def	a type of structure of an organism or part of an organism in which a vertical cut through the axis in any of two or more planes produces two halves that are mirror images of each other. Compare {bilateral symmetry}.
radial tyre	0.
	syl	ra+di:al tyre
	pos	n.
	def	a motor-vehicle tyre having a radial-ply casing. Often shortened to {radial}.
radial velocity	0.
	syl	ra+di:al ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the component of the velocity of an object, esp. a celestial body, directed along a line from the observer to the object.
radian	ety	C19: from #7radius 
radian	0.
	syl	ra+di:an
	pron	<1rAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an SI unit of plane angle; the angle between two radii of a circle that cut off on the circumference an arc equal in length to the radius. 1 radian is equivalent to 57.296 degrees. Abbrev. {rad}.
radiancy	alt
	head	radiance
	or	radiance
	syl	ra+di+an+cy
	pos	n.
radiances	infl
	head	radiance
	or	radiancies
	syl	ra+di+anc:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radiancies	infl
	head	radiance
	or	radiances
	syl	ra+di+an+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radiance	1.
	or	radiancy
	syl	ra+di+ance
	pron	<1rAdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being radiant.
radiance	2.
	or	radiancy
	syl	ra+di+ance
	pron	<1rAdi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the amount of electromagnetic radiation leaving or arriving at a point on a surface. It is the radiant intensity in a given direction of a small element of surface area divided by the orthogonal projection of this area onto a plane at right angles to the direction. Symbol.
	exam	1	L\e
radiant	ety	C15: from Latin radi*_are to shine, from radius ray of light, #7radius 
radiant	1.
	syl	ra+di+ant
	pron	<1rAdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sending out rays of light; bright; shining.
radiant	2.
	syl	ra+di+ant
	pron	<1rAdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by health, intense joy, happiness, etc..
	exam	1	a radiant countenance.
radiant	3.
	syl	ra+di+ant
	pron	<1rAdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitted or propagated by or as radiation; radiated.
	exam	1	radiant heat.
radiant	4.
	syl	ra+di+ant
	pron	<1rAdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a physical quantity in photometry
	def	evaluated by absolute energy measurements.
	exam	1	radiant flux;
	exam	2	radiant efficiency.
radiant	5.
	syl	ra+di+ant
	pron	<1rAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or object that emits radiation, esp. the part of a heater that gives out heat.
radiant	6.
	syl	ra+di+ant
	pron	<1rAdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point in space from which a meteor shower appears to emanate.
radiantly	sub
	head	radiant
	syl	ra+di+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
radiant efficiency	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant ef+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the power emitted by a source of radiation to the power consumed by it. Symbol: #Gh\e #800661 #800662
radiant energy	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant en+er+gy
	pos	n.
	def	energy that is emitted or propagated in the form of particles or electromagnetic radiation. It is meas?!ured in joules. Symbol.
	exam	1	Q\e #800663
radiant exitance	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant ex+it+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a surface to emit radiation expressed as the radiant flux emitted per unit area at a specified point on the surface. Symbol.
	exam	1	M\e
radiant flux	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant flux
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of flow of energy as radiation. It is measured in watts. Symbol: #GQ \e #800665 #800666
radiant heat	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant heat
	pos	n.
	def	heat transferred in the form of electromagnetic radiation rather than by conduction or convection; infrared radiation.
radiant heating	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant heat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system of heating a building by radiant heat emitted from panels containing electrical conductors, hot water, etc.
radiant intensity	0.
	syl	ra+di+ant in+ten+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the amount of radiation emitted from a point expressed as the radiant flux per unit solid angle leaving this source. Symbol.
	exam	1	I
radiate	ety	C17: from Latin radi*_are to emit rays
radiate	1.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {eradiate}. to emit (heat, light, or some other form of radiation) or (of heat, light, etc.) to be emitted as radiation.
radiate	2.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of lines, beams, etc.
	def	to spread out from a centre or be arranged in a radial pattern.
radiate	3.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to show (happiness, health, etc.) to a great degree. {~} (#!re$Id$I$It, -e$It).
radiate	4.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	having rays; radiating.
radiate	5.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a capitulum
	def	consisting of ray flowers.
radiate	6.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals or their parts
	def	showing radial symmetry.
radiate	7.
	syl	ra+di+ate
	pron	<1rAdi2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	adorned or decorated with rays.
	exam	1	a radiate head on a coin.
radiation	1.a.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the emission or transfer of radiant energy as particles, electromagnetic waves, sound, etc.
radiation	1.b.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the particles, etc., emitted, esp. the particles and gamma rays emitted in nuclear decay.
radiation	2.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {radiation therapy}. treatment using a radioactive substance.
radiation	3.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a group of nerve fibres that diverge from their common source.
radiation	4.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {adaptive radiation}.
radiation	5.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, state, or process of radiating or being radiated.
radiation	6.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the fixing of points around a central plane table by using an alidade and measuring tape.
radiational	sub
	head	radiation
	syl	ra+di:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
radiation pattern	0.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion pat+tern
	pos	n.
	def	the graphic representation of the strength and direction of electromagnetic radiation in the vicinity of a transmitting aerial.
radiation sickness	0.
	syl	ra+di:a+tion sick+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	illness caused by overexposure of the body or a part of the body to ionizing radiations from radioactive material or x-rays. It is characterized by vomiting, diarrhoea, and in severe cases by sterility and cancer.
radiatory	alt
	head	radiative
	or	radiative
	syl	ra+di:a+to:ry
	pron	<1rAdi*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
radiative	0.
	or	radiatory
	syl	ra+di:a+tive
	pron	<1rAdi*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	emitting or causing the emission of radiation.
	exam	1	a radiative collision.
radiator	1.
	syl	ra+di:a+tor
	pron	<1rAdi2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for heating a room, building, etc., consisting of a series of pipes through which hot water or steam passes.
radiator	2.
	syl	ra+di:a+tor
	pron	<1rAdi2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for cooling an internal-combustion engine, consisting of a metal honeycomb through which water passes. Heat is transferred from the water through the thin walls of the honeycomb to the airstream, which is created either by the motion of the vehicle or by a fan.
radiator	3.
	syl	ra+di:a+tor
	pron	<1rAdi2At*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an electric fire.
radiator	4.
	syl	ra+di:a+tor
	pron	<1rAdi2At*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the part of an aerial or transmission line that radiates electromagnetic waves.
radiator	5.
	syl	ra+di:a+tor
	pron	<1rAdi2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric space heater.
radical	ety	C14: from Late Latin r*_ad*_ic*_alis having roots, from Latin r*_adix a root
radical	1.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the basic or inherent constitution of a person or thing; fundamental.
	exam	1	a radical fault.
radical	2.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with or tending to concentrate on fundamental aspects of a matter; searching or thoroughgoing.
	exam	1	radical thought;
	exam	2	a radical re-examination.
radical	3.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	favouring or tending to produce extreme or fundamental changes in political, economic, or social conditions, institutions, habits of mind, etc..
	exam	1	a radical party.
radical	4.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or arising from the root or the base of the stem of a plant.
	exam	1	radical leaves.
radical	5.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of, relating to, or containing roots of numbers or quantities.
radical	6.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	of or relating to the root of a word.
radical	7.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	terrific: used as a general term of approbation, esp. among skateboarders.
radical	8.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours extreme or fundamental change in existing institutions or in political, social, or economic conditions.
radical	9.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a root of a number or quantity, such as %3$/#800667 5, $/#800668
radical	10.a.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {free radical}.
radical	10.b.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {group} (sense 10)}.
radical	11.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for { {root} %1 (sense 9)}.
radical	12.
	syl	rad:i+cal
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in logographic writing systems such as that used for Chinese
	def	a character conveying lexical meaning.
radicalness	sub
	head	radical
	syl	rad:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
radical axis	0.
	syl	rad:i+cal ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	a line from any point of which tangents to two given circles are of equal length. It is the line joining the points of intersection of two circles.
radicalism	1.
	syl	rad:i+cal+ism
	pron	<1r@dik*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, desires, or practices of political radicals.
radicalism	2.
	syl	rad:i+cal+ism
	pron	<1r@dik*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a radical movement, esp. in politics.
radicalism	3.
	syl	rad:i+cal+ism
	pron	<1r@dik*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or nature of being radical, esp. in politics.
radicalistic	sub
	head	radicalism
	syl	rad:i+cal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
radicalistically	sub
	head	radicalism
	syl	rad:i+cal+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radically	0.
	syl	rad:i+cal+ly
	pron	<1r@dikli>
	pos	adv.
	def	thoroughly; completely; fundamentally.
	exam	1	to alter radically.
radical sign	0.
	syl	rad:i+cal sign
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol $/#800669 placed before a number or quantity to indicate the extraction of a root, esp. a square root. The value of a higher root is indicated by a raised digit in front of the symbol, as in %3$/#800670 .
radicand	ety	C20: from Latin r*_ad*_icandum, literally: that which is to be rooted, from r*_ad*_ic*_are to take root, from r*_ad*_ix root
radicand	0.
	syl	rad:i+cand
	pron	<1r@di2k@nd>, <2r@di1k@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity from which a root is to be extracted, usually preceded by a radical sign: 3 $/#800671 3.
radicel	ety	C19: from New Latin radicella a little root, from Latin r*_adix root
radicel	0.
	syl	rad:i+cel
	pron	<1r@di2sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small root; radicle.
radices	0.
	syl	rad:i+ces
	pron	<1rAdi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {radix}.
radicle	ety	C18: from Latin r*_ad*_icula a little root, from r*_ad*_ix root
radicle	1.a.
	syl	rad:i+cle
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the embryo of seed-bearing plants that develops into the main root.
radicle	1.b.
	syl	rad:i+cle
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small root or rootlike part.
radicle	2.
	syl	rad:i+cle
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any bodily structure resembling a rootlet, esp. one of the smallest branches of a vein or nerve.
radicle	3.
	syl	rad:i+cle
	pron	<1r@dikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a variant spelling of { {radical} (sense 10)}.
Raymond	infl
	head	Radiguet
	syl	Ray:mond
	pron	<re1m*~c>
	pos	n.
Radiguet	0.
	syl	Ra:di:guet
	pron	French <radi1ge>
	pos	n.
	def	1903-23, French novelist; the author of (1923) and (1924).
radii	0.
	syl	ra+di:i
	pron	<1rAdi2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {radius}.
radio	ety	C20: short for radiotelegraphy 
radios	infl
	head	radio
	syl	ra+di:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radio	1.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of electromagnetic waves, lying in the radio-frequency range, for broadcasting, two-way communications, etc.
radio	2.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device designed to receive, demodulate, and amplify radio signals from broadcasting stations, etc.
radio	3.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device permitting both transmission and reception of radio signals for two-way communications.
radio	4.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the broadcasting, content, etc., of radio programmes.
	exam	1	he thinks radio is poor these days.
radio	5.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation or profession concerned with any aspect of the broadcasting of radio programmes.
	exam	1	he's in radio.
radio	6.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {radiotelegraph, radiotelegraphy}, or {radiotelephone}.
radio	7.a.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, employed in, or sent by radio signals.
	exam	1	a radio station.
radio	7.b.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	of, concerned with, using, or operated by radio frequencies.
	exam	1	radio spectrum.
radios	infl
	head	radio
	syl	ra+di:os
	pos	vb.
radioing	infl
	head	radio
	syl	ra+di:o+ing
	pos	vb.
raoed	infl
	head	radio
	syl	ra+oed.
	pos	vb.
radio	8.
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transmit (a message, etc.) to (a person, radio station, etc.) by means of radio waves.
radio	xref
	syl	ra+di:o
	pron	<1rAdi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {wireless}.
radio-	ety	from French, from Latin radius ray; see #7radius 
radio-	0.
	syl	ra:di:o-
	exam	1	combining form.
radio-	1.
	syl	ra:di:o-
	def	denoting radio, broadcasting, or radio frequency.
	exam	1	radiogram.
radio-	2.
	syl	ra:di:o-
	def	indicating radioactivity or radiation.
	exam	1	radiochemistry;
	exam	2	radiolucent.
radioactivate	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+ac+ti+vate
	pron	<2rAdi*u1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make radioactive.
radioactivation	sub
	head	radioactivate
	syl	ra:di:o+2ac+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
radioactive	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+ac+tive
	pron	<2rAdi*u1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting, using, or con?!cerned with radioactivity.
radioactively	sub
	head	radioactive
	syl	ra:di:o+1ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
radioactive decay	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+ac+tive de+cay
	pos	n.
	def	disintegration of a nucleus that occurs spontaneously or as a result of electron capture. One or more different nuclei are formed and usually particles and gamma rays are emitted. Sometimes shortened to {decay}. Also called: {disintegration}.
radioactive series	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+ac+tive se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a series of nuclides each of which undergoes radioactive decay into the next member of the series, ending with a stable element, usually lead. See {uranium series, neptunium series, thorium series, actinium series}.
radioactivity	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rAdi*u@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the spontaneous emission of radiation from atomic nuclei. The radiation consists of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation.
radio astronomy	0.
	syl	ra+di:o as+tron:o+my
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of astronomy in which the radio telescope is used to detect and analyse radio signals received on earth from radio sources in space.
radioautograph	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+au:to+graph
	pron	<2rAdi*u1c:t*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {autoradiograph}.
radio beacon	0.
	syl	ra+di:o bea+con
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed radio transmitting station that broadcasts a characteristic signal by means of which a vessel or aircraft can determine its bearing or position. Sometimes shortened to {beacon}.
radio beam	0.
	syl	ra+di:o beam
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow beam of radio signals transmitted by a radio or radar beacon, radio telescope, or some other directional aerial, used for communications, navigation, etc. Sometimes shortened to {beam}.
radiobiology	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+bi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2rAdi*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the effects of radiation on living organisms and the study of biological processes using radioactive substances as tracers.
radiobiological	sub
	head	radiobiology
	syl	ra:di:o+bi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rAdi*u2bI*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
radiobiologically	sub
	head	radiobiology
	syl	ra:di:o+2bi:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radiobiologist	sub
	head	radiobiology
	syl	ra:di:o+bi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
radiocarbon	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+car+bon
	pron	<2rAdi*u1ka:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive isotope of carbon, esp. carbon-14. See {carbon}.
radiocarbon dating	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+car+bon dat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for determining the age of organic materials, such as wood, based on their content of the radioisotope %1%4C acquired from the atmosphere when they formed part of a living plant. The %1%4C decays to the nitrogen isotope %1%4N with a half-life of 5730 years. Measurement of the amount of radioactive carbon remaining in the material thus gives an estimate of its age. Also called: {carbon-14 dating}.
radiochemistry	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+chem+is+try
	pron	<2rAdi*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemistry of radioactive elements and their compounds.
radiochemical	sub
	head	radiochemistry
	syl	ra:di:o+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
radiochemist	sub
	head	radiochemistry
	syl	ra:di:o+1chem+ist
	pos	n.
radiocommunication	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<2rAdi*uk*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	communication by means of radio waves.
radio compass	0.
	syl	ra+di:o com+pass
	pos	n.
	def	any navigational device that gives a bearing by determining the direction of incoming radio waves transmitted from a particular radio station or beacon. See also { {goniometer} (sense 2)}.
radio control	0.
	syl	ra+di:o con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	remote control by means of radio signals from a transmitter.
radio-controlled	sub
	head	radio control
	syl	ra:di:o-con:1trolled
	pos	adj.
radioelement	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+el+e:ment
	pron	<2rAdi*u1elim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an element that is naturally radioactive.
radio frequency	1.a.
	syl	ra+di:o fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a frequency or band of frequencies that lie in the range 10 kilohertz to 300000 mega?!hertz and can be used for radio communications and broadcasting. Abbrev.: {rf, RF}. See also {frequency band}.
radio frequency	1.b.
	syl	ra+di:o fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	usage	as modi?!fier
	exam	1	a radio-frequency amplifier.
radio frequency	2.
	syl	ra+di:o fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the frequency trans?!mitted by a particular radio station.
radiogenic	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+gen+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced or caused by radioactive decay.
	exam	1	a radiogenic element;
	exam	2	radiogenic heat.
radiogram	1.
	syl	ra:di:o+gram
	pron	<1rAdi*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit comprising a radio and gramophone.
radiogram	2.
	syl	ra:di:o+gram
	pron	<1rAdi*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a message transmitted by radio?!telegraphy.
radiogram	3.
	syl	ra:di:o+gram
	pron	<1rAdi*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiograph}.
radiograph	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+graph
	pron	<1rAdi*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an image produced on a specially sensitized photographic film or plate by radiation, usually by x-rays or gamma-rays. Also called: {radiogram, shadowgraph}.
radiography	0.
	syl	ra+di+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2rAdi1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of radiographs of opaque objects for use in medicine, surgery, industry, etc.
radiographer	sub
	head	radiography
	syl	2ra+di+1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
radiographic	sub
	head	radiography
	syl	ra:di:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u1gr@f?!ik>
	pos	adj.
radiographically	sub
	head	radiography
	syl	2ra:di:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radio interferometer	0.
	syl	ra+di:o in+ter+fer+om+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a type of radio telescope in which two or more aerials connected to the same receiver produce interference patterns that can be analysed to provide information about the source of the radio waves.
radioisotope	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+i:so+tope
	pron	<2rAdi*u1Is*t*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an isotope that is radioactive.
radioisotopic	sub
	head	radioisotope
	syl	ra:di:o+i:so+top+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u2Is*1topik>
	pos	adj.
radiolarian	ety	C19: from New Latin Radiolaria, from Late Latin radiolus little sunbeam, from Latin radius ray, #7radius 
radiolarian	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+lar+i:an
	pron	<2rAdi*u1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine protozoans constituting the order typically having a siliceous shell and stiff radiating pseudopodia: class (amoeba, etc.).
radiolocation	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2rAdi*ul*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {radar}.
radiolocational	sub
	head	radiolocation
	syl	ra:di:o+lo+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
radiological	1.
	syl	ra:di:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rAdi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerning radiology or the equipment used in radiology.
radiological	2.
	syl	ra:di:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rAdi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving radioactive materials.
	exam	1	radiological warfare.
radiologically	sub
	head	radiological
	syl	ra:di:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radiology	0.
	syl	ra+di+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2rAdi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of x-rays and radioactive substances in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
radiologist	sub
	head	radiology
	syl	ra+di+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
radiolucent	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+lu+cent
	pron	<2rAdi*u1lu:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost transparent to electromagnetic radiation, esp. x-rays.
radioluminescence	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2rAdi*u2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	luminescence that is induced by radiation from a radioactive material.
radioluminescent	sub
	head	radioluminescence
	syl	ra:di:o+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
radiolysis	0.
	syl	ra+di+ol:y+sis
	pron	<2rAdi1olisis>
	pos	n.
	def	chemical decomposition caused by radiation, such as a beam of electrons or x-rays.
radiometeorograph	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+me:te:or:o+graph
	pron	<2rAdi*u1mEti*r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiosonde}.
radiometer	0.
	syl	ra+di+om+e:ter
	pron	<2rAdi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for the detection or measurement of radiant energy.
radiometric	sub
	head	radiometer
	syl	ra:di:o+met+ric
	pron	<2rAdi*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
radiometry	sub
	head	radiometer
	syl	ra+di+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
radiomicrometer	0.
	syl	ra+di:o+mi+crom+e:ter
	pron	<2rAdi*umI1kromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting and measuring small amounts of radiation, usually by a sensitive thermocouple.
radionuclide	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+nu+clide
	pron	<2rAdi*u1nju:klId>
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclide that is radioactive.
radio-opaque	alt
	head	radiopaque
	or	radiopaque
	syl	ra:di:o-o:paque
	pos	adj.
radiopaque	0.
	or	radio-opaque
	syl	ra:di:o+paque
	pron	<2rAdi*u1pAk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permitting x-rays or other radiation to pass through.
radiopacity	sub
	head	radiopaque
	or	radio-opacity
	syl	ra:di:o+pac+i:ty
	pron	<2rAdi*u1p@siti>
	pos	n.
radio-opacity	sub
	head	radiopaque
	or	radiopacity
	syl	ra:di:o-o:1pac:i:ty
	pos	n.
radiophone	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+phone
	pron	<1rAdi*u2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiotelephone}.
radiophonic	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to music produced by electronic means. &- {@!ra@.di@.o+#!phon@.i+cal+ly} &- {ra+di+oph@.o+ny} (@!re$Id$I#!$Af$$n$I)
radioscope	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+scope
	pron	<1rAdi*u2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, such as a fluoroscope, capable of detecting radiant energy.
radioscopy	0.
	syl	ra+di+os+co+py
	pron	<2rAdi1osk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fluoroscopy}.
radioscopic	sub
	head	radioscopy
	syl	ra:di:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
radioscopically	sub
	head	radioscopy
	syl	ra:di:o+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radiosensitive	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+sen+si+tive
	pron	<2rAdi*u1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by or sensitive to radiation.
radiosensitively	sub
	head	radiosensitive
	syl	ra:di:o+1sen+si+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
radiosensitivity	sub
	head	radiosensitive
	syl	ra:di:o+2sen+si+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
radiosonde	ety	C20: #7radio- + French sonde sounding line
radiosonde	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+sonde
	pron	<1rAdi*u2sond>
	pos	n.
	def	an airborne instrument to send meteorological information back to earth by radio. Also called: {radiometeorograph}.
radio source	0.
	syl	ra+di:o source
	pos	n.
	def	a celestial object, such as a supernova remnant or quasar, that is a source of radio waves.
radio spectrum	0.
	syl	ra+di:o spec+trum
	pos	n.
	def	the range of electromagnetic frequencies used in radio transmission, lying between 10 kilohertz and 300000 megahertz.
radio star	0.
	syl	ra+di:o star
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {radio source}.
radio station	1.
	syl	ra+di:o sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an installation consisting of one or more transmitters or receivers, etc., used for radiocommunica?!tions.
radio station	2.
	syl	ra+di:o sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a broadcasting organization.
radiotelegram	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+gram
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a message trans?!mitted by radiotelegraphy. Also called: {radiogram}.
radiotelegraph	1.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+graph
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send (a mes?!sage) by radiotelegraphy. {~}
radiotelegraph	2.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+graph
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	a message sent by radio?!telegraphy.
radiotelegraphy	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+te:leg+ra+phy
	pron	<2rAdi*uti1legr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of telegraphy in which messages (usually in Morse code) are transmitted by radio waves. Also called: {wireless telegraphy}.
radiotelegraphic	sub
	head	radiotelegraphy
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+graph+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u2teli1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
radiotelegraphically	sub
	head	radiotelegraphy
	syl	ra:di:o+2tel:e+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radiotelemetry	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+te:lem+e:try
	pron	<2rAdi*uti1lemitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of radio waves for transmitting information from a distant instrument to a device that indicates or records the measurements. Sometimes shortened to {telemetry}.
radiotelephone	1.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+phone
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {radiophone, wireless telephone}. a device for communications by means of radio waves rather than by transmitting along wires or cables.
radiotelephone	2.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+phone
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2f*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to telephone (a person) by radiotelephone.
radiotelephone	xref
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+phone
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {radio}.
radiotelephonic	sub
	head	radiotelephone
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+phon+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u2teli1fonik>
	pos	adj.
radiotelephony	sub
	head	radiotelephone
	syl	ra:di:o+te:leph:o+ny
	pron	<2rAdi*uti1lef*?!ni>
	pos	n.
radio telescope	0.
	syl	ra+di:o tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used in radio astronomy to pick up and analyse radio waves from space and also to transmit radio waves.
radioteletype	1.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+type
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a teleprinter that transmits or receives information by means of radio waves rather than by cable or wire.
radioteletype	2.
	syl	ra:di:o+tel:e+type
	pron	<2rAdi*u1teli2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of such devices widely used for communicating news, messages, information, etc. Abbrevs.: {RTT, RTTY}
radiotherapy	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2rAdi*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of disease, esp. cancer, by means of alpha or beta particles emitted from an implanted or ingested radioisotope, or by means of a beam of high-energy radiation.
radiotherapeutic	sub
	head	radiotherapy
	syl	ra:di:o+ther:a+peu+tic
	pron	<2rAdi*u2Ter*1pju:tik>
	pos	adj.
radiotherapeutically	sub
	head	radiotherapy
	syl	ra:di:o+2ther:a+1peu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
radiotherapist	sub
	head	radiotherapy
	syl	ra:di:o+1ther:a+pist
	pos	n.
radiothermy	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+therm:y
	pron	<1rAdi*u2TR:mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the treatment of disease by means of heat generated by electromagnetic radiation.
radiotoxic	0.
	syl	ra:di:o+tox+ic
	pron	<2rAdi*u1toksik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the toxic effects of radiation or radioactive substances.
radio valve	0.
	syl	ra+di:o valve
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {valve} (sense 3)}.
radio wave	0.
	syl	ra+di:o wave
	pos	n.
	def	an electromagnetic wave of radio frequency.
radio window	0.
	syl	ra+di:o win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a gap in ionospheric reflection that allows radio waves, with frequencies in the range 10000 to 40000 megahertz, to pass from or into space.
radish	ety	Old English r*_@ad*_ic, from Latin r*_ad*_ix root
radish	1.
	syl	rad+ish
	pron	<1r@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cruciferous plants of the genus esp. of Europe and Asia, cultivated for its edible root.
radish	2.
	syl	rad+ish
	pron	<1r@diS>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, which has a pungent taste and is eaten raw in salads.
wild radish	3.
	head	radish
	syl	wild radish.
	def	another name for {white charlock}. See { {charlock} (sense 2)}.
radium	ety	C20: from Latin radius ray
radium	0.a.
	syl	ra+di:um
	pron	<1rAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly radioactive luminescent white element of the alkaline earth group of metals. It occurs in pitchblende, carnotite, and other uranium ores, and is used in radiotherapy and in luminous paints. Symbol: Ra; atomic no.: 88; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%2%6Ra: 1620 years; valency: 2; relative density: 5 (approx.); melting pt.: 700?%C; boiling pt.: 1140?%C.
radium	0.b.
	syl	ra+di:um
	pron	<1rAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	radium needle.
radium therapy	0.
	syl	ra+di:um ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	def	treatment of disease, esp. cancer, by exposing affected tissues to radiation from radium.
radius	ety	C16: from Latin: rod, ray, spoke
radii	infl
	head	radius
	or	radiuses
	syl	ra+di:i
	pron	<-di2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radiuses	infl
	head	radius
	or	radii
	syl	ra+di+us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radius	1.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line joining the centre of a circle or sphere to any point on the circumference or surface.
radius	2.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of this line, usually denoted by the symbol
radius	3.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance from the centre of a regular polygon to a vertex ({long radius}) or the perpendicular distance to a side ({short radius) }.
radius	4.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the outer and slightly shorter of the two bones of the human forearm, ex?!tend?!ing from the elbow to the wrist.
radius	5.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
radius	6.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the veins of an insect's wing.
radius	7.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of ray flowers, occurring in such plants as the daisy.
radius	8.a.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any radial or radiating part, such as a spoke.
radius	8.b.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a radius arm.
radius	9.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the lateral displacement of a cam or eccentric wheel.
radius	10.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular area of a size indicated by the length of its radius.
	exam	1	the police stopped every lorry within a radius of four miles.
radius	11.
	syl	ra+di:us
	pron	<1rAdi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the operational limit of a ship, aircraft, etc.
radius of curvature	0.
	syl	ra+di:us of cur+va+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the absolute value of the reciprocal of the curvature of a curve at a given point. See also {centre of curvature}.
radius vector	1.
	syl	ra+di:us vec+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a line joining a point in space to the origin of polar or spherical coordinates.
radius vector	2.
	syl	ra+di:us vec+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	an imaginary line joining a satellite to the planet or star around which it is orbiting.
radix	ety	C16: from Latin r*_ad*_ix root; compare Greek rhadix small branch, rhiza root
radices	infl
	head	radix
	or	radixes
	syl	ra+di+ces
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radixes	infl
	head	radix
	or	radices
	syl	ra+dix:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radix	1.
	syl	ra+dix
	pron	<1rAdiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any number that is the base of a number system or of a system of logarithms.
	exam	1	10 is the radix of the decimal system.
radix	2.
	syl	ra+dix
	pron	<1rAdiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the root or point of origin of a part or organ.
radix	3.
	syl	ra+dix
	pron	<1rAdiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a less common word for { {root} %1 (sense 9)}.
radix point	0.
	syl	ra+dix point
	pos	n.
	def	a point, such as the decimal point in the decimal system, separating the integral part of a number from the fractional part.
Radnor	alt
	head	Radnorshire
	or	Radnorshire
	syl	Rad+nor
	pos	n.
Radnorshire	0.
	or	Radnor
	syl	Rad+nor+shire
	pron	<1r@dn*2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of E Wales, now part of Powys.
Radom	0.
	syl	Ra+dom
	pron	Polish <1radcm>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Poland: under Austria from 1795 to 1815 and Russia from 1815 to 1918. Pop.: 168700 (1974 est.).
radome	ety	C20: #7ra (#7dar) #7+dome 
radome	0.
	syl	ra+dome
	pron	<1rAd*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective housing for a radar antenna made from a material that is transparent to radio waves.
radon	ety	C20: from #7radium+ -#7on 
radon	0.
	syl	ra+don
	pron	<1rAdon>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless radioactive element of the rare gas group, the most stable isotope of which, radon-222, is a decay product of radium. It is used as an alpha particle source in radiotherapy. Symbol: Rn; atomic no.: 86; half-life of %2%2%2Rn: 3.82 days; density: 9.73 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -71?%C; boiling pt.: -61.8?%C.
radula	ety	C19: from Late Latin: a scraping iron, from Latin r*_adere to scrape
radulae	infl
	head	radula
	syl	rad:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
radula	0.
	syl	rad:u+la
	pron	<1r@djul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horny tooth-bearing strip on the tongue of molluscs that is used for rasping food.
radular	sub
	head	radula
	syl	rad:u+lar
	pos	adj.
Raeburn	0.
	syl	Rae:burn
	pron	<1rA2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}. 1756-1823, Scottish portrait painter.
RAEC	0.
	syl	R.A.E.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Army Educational Corps.
RAF	alt
	or	RAF
	syl	R.A.F.
RAF	0.
	or	RAF
	syl	RAF
	pron	Not standard <r@f>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Air Force.
raff	ety	C14: perhaps from Old French rafle a snatching up; compare #7raffle, riffraff 
raff	1.
	syl	raff
	pron	<r@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	rubbish; refuse.
raff	2.
	syl	raff
	pron	<r@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	rabble or riffraff.
Rafferty	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
Rafferty's rules	alt
	head	Rafferty
	or	Rafferty
	syl	Raf+fer+ty's rules
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rafferty	0.
	or	Rafferty's rules
	syl	Raf+fer+ty
	pron	<1r@f*ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	no rules at all.
raffia	ety	C19: from Malagasy
raphia	alt
	head	raffia
	or	raffia
	syl	raph:i:a
	pron	<1r@fi*>
	pos	n.
raffia	1.
	or	raphia
	syl	raf+fi:a
	pron	<1r@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {raffia palm}. a palm tree, native to Madagascar, that has large plumelike leaves, the stalks of which yield a useful fibre.
raffia	2.
	or	raphia
	syl	raf+fi:a
	pron	<1r@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre obtained from this plant, used for tying, weaving, etc.
raffia	3.
	or	raphia
	syl	raf+fi:a
	pron	<1r@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related palms or the fibre obtained from them.
raffinate	0.
	syl	raf+fi+nate
	pron	<1r@fi2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid left after a solute has been extracted by solvent extraction.
raffinose	ety	C19: from French raffiner to refine+-#7ose %2
raffinose	0.
	syl	raf+fi+nose
	pron	<1r@fi2n*uz>, <-2n*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a trisaccharide of fructose, glucose, and galactose that occurs in sugar beet, cotton seed, certain cereals, etc. Formula: C\1\8H\3\2O\1\6.
raffish	ety	C19: see #7raff 
raffish	1.
	syl	raff+ish
	pron	<1r@fiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	careless or unconventional in dress, manners, etc.; rakish.
raffish	2.
	syl	raff+ish
	pron	<1r@fiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	tawdry; flashy; vulgar.
raffishly	sub
	head	raffish
	syl	raff+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
raffishness	sub
	head	raffish
	syl	raff+ish+ness
	pos	n.
raffle	ety	C14 (a dice game): from Old French, of obscure origin
raffle	1.a.
	syl	raf+fle
	pron	<1r@fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a lottery in which the prizes are goods rather than money.
raffle	1.b.
	syl	raf+fle
	pron	<1r@fL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a raffle ticket.
raffle	2.
	syl	raf+fle
	pron	<1r@fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to dispose of (goods) in a raffle.
raffler	sub
	head	raffle
	syl	raf+fler
	pos	n.
Raffles	0.
	syl	Raf:fles
	pron	<1r@fLz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as Stam@.ford}. 1781-1826, English colonial administrator: founded Singapore (1819).
rafflesia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Sir Stamford R#7affles, who discovered it
rafflesia	0.
	syl	raf+fle+si:a
	pron	<r@1flEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical Asian parasitic leafless plants constituting the genus esp. the flowers of which grow up to 45 cm (18 inches) across, smell of putrid meat, and are pollinated by carrion flies: family
raft	ety	C15: from Old Norse raptr #7rafter 
raft	1.
	syl	raft
	pron	<ra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a buoyant platform of logs, planks, etc., used as a vessel or moored platform.
raft	2.
	syl	raft
	pron	<ra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick slab of reinforced concrete laid over soft ground to provide a foundation for a building.
raft	3.
	syl	raft
	pron	<ra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	cigarette papers stuck together for rolling a joint (cannabis cigarette).
raft	4.
	syl	raft
	pron	<ra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convey on or travel by raft, or make a raft from.
rafter	ety	Old English r@after; related to Old Saxon rehter, Old Norse raptr, Old High German r*_avo; see #7raft 
rafter	0.
	syl	raft+er
	pron	<1ra:ft*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a set of parallel sloping beams that form the framework of a roof.
RAFVR	0.
	syl	R.A.F.V.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.
rag	ety	C14: probably back formation from #7ragged from Old English raggig; related to Old Norse r*"ogg tuft
rag	H1.1.a.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of cloth, such as one torn from a discarded garment, or such pieces of cloth collectively.
rag	H1.1.b.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a rag doll;
	exam	2	a rag book;
	exam	3	rag paper.
rag	H1.2.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a fragmentary piece of any material; scrap; shred.
rag	H1.3.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a newspaper or other journal, esp. one considered as worthless, sensational, etc.
rag	H1.4.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an item of clothing.
rag	H1.5.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a handkerchief.
rag	H1.6.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, esp. naval.
	def	a flag or ensign.
chew the rag	7.
	head	rag
	syl	chew the rag.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to argue or grumble.
rag	ety	C18: of uncertain origin
rags	infl
	head	rag
	syl	rags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ragging	infl
	head	rag
	syl	rag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ragged	infl
	head	rag
	syl	ragged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rag	H2.1.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw attention facetiously and persistently to the shortcomings or alleged shortcomings of (a person).
rag	H2.2.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to play rough practical jokes on.
rag	H2.3.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a boisterous practical joke, esp. one on a fellow student.
rag	H2.4.a.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a period, usually a week, in which various events are organized to raise money for charity, including a procession of decorated floats and tableaux.
rag	H2.4.b.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rag day.
rag	ety	C20: shortened from #7ragtime 
rag	H3.1.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a piece of ragtime music.
rags	infl
	head	rag
	syl	rags
	pos	vb.
ragging	infl
	head	rag
	syl	rag+ging
	pos	vb.
ragged	infl
	head	rag
	syl	ragged.
	pos	vb.
rag	H3.2.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	to compose or perform in ragtime.
rag	ety	C13: of obscure origin
rag	H4.0.
	syl	rag
	pron	<r@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a roofing slate that is rough on one side.
raga	ety	from Sanskrit r*_aga tone, colour
raga	1.
	syl	ra:ga
	pron	<1ra:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Indian music
	def	any of several conventional patterns of melody and rhythm that form the basis for freely interpreted compositions. Each pattern is associated with different aspects of religious devotion.
raga	2.
	syl	ra:ga
	pron	<1ra:g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Indian music
	def	a composition based on one of these patterns.
ragamuffin	ety	C14 Ragamoffyn, name of a demon in the poem Piers Plowman (1393); probably based on #7rag %1
ragamuffin	0.
	syl	rag:a+muf+fin
	pron	<1r@g*2m^fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a ragged unkempt person, esp. a child.
rag-and-bone man	0.
	syl	rag-and-bone man
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a man who buys and sells discarded clothing, furniture, etc. Also called: {rag+man, rag+pick+er}. U.S. equivalent: {junkman}.
ragbag	1.
	syl	rag+bag
	pron	<1r@gg2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a bag for storing odd rags.
ragbag	2.
	syl	rag+bag
	pron	<1r@gg2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused assortment; jumble.
	exam	1	a ragbag of ideas.
ragbolt	0.
	syl	rag+bolt
	pron	<1r@g2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a bolt that has angled projections on it to prevent it working loose once it has been driven home.
rage	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin rabi*_es madness
rage	1.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	intense anger; fury.
rage	2.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	violent movement or action, esp. of the sea, wind, etc.
rage	3.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	great intensity of hunger, sexual desire, or other feelings.
rage	4.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fashion or craze (esp. in the phrase {all the rage) }.
rage	5.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel or exhibit intense anger.
rage	6.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of storms, fires, etc.
	def	to move or surge with great violence.
rage	7.
	syl	rage
	pron	<rAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a disease or epidemic
	def	to spread rapidly and uncontrollably.
ragged	ety	C13: probably from ragge #7rag %1
ragged	1.
	syl	rag+ged
	pron	<1r@gid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes
	def	worn to rags; tattered.
ragged	2.
	syl	rag+ged
	pron	<1r@gid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	dressed in shabby tattered clothes.
ragged	3.
	syl	rag+ged
	pron	<1r@gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a neglected or unkempt appearance.
	exam	1	ragged weeds.
ragged	4.
	syl	rag+ged
	pron	<1r@gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a loose, rough, or uneven surface or edge; jagged.
ragged	5.
	syl	rag+ged
	pron	<1r@gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	uneven or irregular.
	exam	1	a ragged beat;
	exam	2	a ragged shout.
raggedly	sub
	head	ragged
	syl	rag+ged+ly
	pos	adv.
raggedness	sub
	head	ragged
	syl	rag+ged+ness
	pos	n.
ragged robin	0.
	syl	rag+ged rob+in
	pos	n.
	def	a caryophyllaceous plant, native to Europe and Asia, that has pink or white flowers with ragged petals. Also called: {cuckooflower}. See also {catchfly}.
ragged school	0.
	syl	rag+ged school
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a free elementary school for poor children.
raggedy	0.
	syl	rag+ged:y
	pron	<1r@gidi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	somewhat ragged; tattered.
	exam	1	a raggedy doll.
raggle-taggle	ety	augmented form of #7rag -#7tag 
raggle-taggle	0.
	syl	rag:gle-tag:gle
	pron	<1r@gL1t@gL>
	pos	adj.
	def	motley or unkempt.
	exam	1	a raggle-taggle Gypsy.
ragi	ety	C18: from Hindi
raggee	infl
	head	ragi
	or	raggy
	syl	rag+gee
	pron	<1r@gi>
	pos	n.
raggy	infl
	head	ragi
	or	raggee
	syl	rag+gy
	pron	<1r@gi>
	pos	n.
ragi	0.
	syl	rag:i
	pron	<1r@gi>
	pos	n.
	def	a cereal grass, cultivated in Africa and Asia for its edible grain.
raglan	ety	C19: named after Lord R#7aglan 
raglan	1.
	syl	rag+lan
	pron	<1r@gl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a coat with sleeves that continue to the collar instead of having armhole seams.
raglan	2.
	syl	rag+lan
	pron	<1r@gl*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	cut in this design.
	exam	1	a raglan sleeve.
Fitzroy James Henry Somerset	infl
	head	Raglan
	syl	Fitz:roy James Hen:ry Som:er:set
	pos	n.
Raglan	0.
	syl	Rag:lan
	pron	<1r@gl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Raglan. 1788-1855, English field marshal, who commanded British troops (1854-55) in the Crimean War.
Ragnarok	ety	Old Norse ragnar*"okkr, from regin the gods + r*"okkr twilight
Ragnarok	alt
	or	Ragnarok
	syl	Rag+na+rok
	pron	<1ra:gn*2rok>
	pos	n.
Ragnarok	0.
	or	Ragnarok
	syl	Rag+na+r*"ok
	pron	<1ra:gn*2rok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the ultimate destruction of the gods in a cataclysmic battle with evil, out of which a new order will arise. German equivalent: {G*"otterd*"ammerung}.
ragout	ety	C17: from French, from rago*^uter to stimulate the appetite again, from ra- #7re -#7+ go*^uter from Latin gust*_are to taste
ragout	1.
	syl	ra+gout
	pron	<r@1gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a richly seasoned stew of meat or poultry and vegetables.
ragouts	infl
	head	ragout
	syl	ra+gouts
	pron	<-1gu:z>
	pos	vb.
ragouting	infl
	head	ragout
	syl	ra+gout+ing
	pron	<-1gu:iG>
	pos	vb.
ragouted	infl
	head	ragout
	syl	ra+gouted
	pron	<-1gu:d>
	pos	vb.
ragout	2.
	syl	ra+gout
	pron	<-1gu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into a ragout.
rags	1.
	syl	rags
	pron	<r@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	torn, old, or shabby clothing.
rags	2.
	syl	rags
	pron	<r@gz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	cotton or linen cloth waste used in the manufacture of rag paper.
glad rags	3.
	head	rags
	syl	glad rags.
	qual	Informal.
	def	best clothes; finery.
ragtag	ety	C19
ragtag	0.
	syl	rag+tag
	pron	<1r@g2t@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	the common people; rabble (esp. in the phrase {ragtag and bobtail}) .
ragtime	ety	C20: probably from #7ragged+time 
ragtime	0.
	syl	rag+time
	pron	<1r@g2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of jazz piano music, developed by Scott Joplin around 1900, having a two-four rhythm base and a syncopated melody.
rag trade	0.
	syl	rag trade
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the clothing business, esp. the aspects concerned with the manufacture and sale of dresses.
Ragusa	1.
	syl	Ra+gu+sa
	pron	Italian <ra1gu:za>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in SE Sicily. Pop.: 59509 (1971). Ancient name: {Hybla Heraea}.
Ragusa	2.
	syl	Ra+gu+sa
	pron	Italian <ra1gu:za>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name (until 1918) for {Dubrovnik}.
ragweed	1.
	syl	rag+weed
	pron	<1r@g2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ambrosia}. any North American plant of the genus such as ({common ragweed}) : family (composites). Their green tassel-like flowers produce large amounts of pollen, which causes hay fever.
ragweed	2.
	syl	rag+weed
	pron	<1r@g2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ragwort}.
ragworm	0.
	syl	rag+worm
	pron	<1r@g2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any polychaete worm of the genus living chiefly in burrows in sand or mud and having a flattened body with a row of fleshy parapodia along each side. U.S. name: {clamworm}.
ragwort	0.
	syl	rag+wort
	pron	<1r@g2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus esp. of Europe, that have yellow daisy-like flowers: family (composites). Also called: {ragweed}. See also {groundsel}.
rah	0.
	syl	rah
	pron	<ra:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {hurrah}.
Tunku Abdul	infl
	head	Rahman (Putra Al-Haj)
	syl	Tun:ku Ab:dul
	pron	<1tuGku:> <1@bdul>
	pos	n.
Rahman (Putra Al-Haj)	0.
	syl	Rah:man (Put:ra Al-Haj)
	pron	<1ra:m*n> <1pu:tr*> <@l1h@J>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, Malaysian statesman; prime minister of Malaya (1957-59 and 1959-63); prime minister of Malaysia since 1964.
raia	0.
	syl	ra:ia
	pron	<1ra:j*>, <1rI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {rayah}.
raid	ety	C15: Scottish dialect, from Old English r*_ad military expedition; see #7road 
raid	1.
	syl	raid
	pron	<rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden surprise attack, as for catching someone or seizing something.
raid	2.
	syl	raid
	pron	<rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempt by speculators to force down security or commodity prices by rapid selling.
raid	3.
	syl	raid
	pron	<rAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a raid against (a person, thing, etc.).
raider	sub
	head	raid
	syl	raid+er
	pos	n.
rail	ety	C13: from Old French raille rod, from Latin r*_egula ruler, straight piece of wood &- #!rail+less adj.
rail	H1.1.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal bar of wood, metal, etc., supported by vertical posts, functioning as a fence, barrier, handrail, etc.
rail	H1.2.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal bar fixed to a wall on which to hang things.
	exam	1	a picture rail.
rail	H1.3.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal framing member in a door or piece of panelling.
rail	H1.4.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {railing}.
rail	H1.5.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of parallel bars laid on a prepared track, roadway, etc., that serve as a guide and running surface for the wheels of a railway train, tramcar, etc.
rail	H1.6.a.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {railway}.
rail	H1.6.b.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rail transport.
rail	H1.7.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a trim for finishing the top of a bulwark.
rail	H1.8.a.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	into or in a state of dysfunction or disorder.
rail	H1.8.b.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	eccentric or mad.
rail	H1.9.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a rail or railings.
rail	H1.10.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or off
	def	to fence (an area) with rails.
rail	ety	C15: from Old French railler to mock, from Old Proven*,cal ralhar to chatter, joke, from Late Latin ragere to yell, neigh
rail	H2.0.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by at or against
	def	to complain bitterly or vehemently.
	exam	1	to rail against fate.
railer	sub
	head	rail
	syl	rail+er
	pos	n.
rail	ety	C15: from Old French raale, perhaps from Latin r*_adere to scrape
rail	H3.0.
	syl	rail
	pron	<rAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small wading marsh birds of the genus and related genera: family order (cranes, etc.). They have short wings and neck, long legs, and dark plumage.
railcar	0.
	syl	rail+car
	pron	<1rAl2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a passenger-carrying railway vehicle consisting of a single coach with its own power unit.
railhead	1.
	syl	rail+head
	pron	<1rAl2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a terminal of a railway.
railhead	2.
	syl	rail+head
	pron	<1rAl2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the farthest point reached by completed track on an unfinished railway.
railing	1.
	syl	rail+ing
	pron	<1rAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a fence, balustrade, or barrier that consists of rails supported by posts.
railing	2.
	syl	rail+ing
	pron	<1rAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	rails collectively or material for making rails.
raillery	ety	C17: from French, from railler to tease, banter; see #7rail %2
railleries	infl
	head	raillery
	syl	rail+ler:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raillery	1.
	syl	rail+ler:y
	pron	<1rAl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	light-hearted satire or ridicule; banter.
raillery	2.
	syl	rail+ler:y
	pron	<1rAl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an example of this, esp. a bantering remark.
railroad	1.
	syl	rail+road
	pron	<1rAl2r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {railway}.
railroad	2.
	syl	rail+road
	pron	<1rAl2r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to force (a person) into (an action) with haste or by unfair means.
railroad	alt
	head	railway
	or	railway
	syl	rail+road
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
railway	1.
	or	railroad
	syl	rail+way
	pron	<1rAl2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent track composed of a line of parallel metal rails fixed to sleepers, for transport of passengers and goods in trains.
railway	2.
	or	railroad
	syl	rail+way
	pron	<1rAl2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	any track for the wheels of a vehicle to run on.
	exam	1	a cable railway.
railway	3.
	or	railroad
	syl	rail+way
	pron	<1rAl2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire equipment, rolling stock, buildings, property, and system of tracks used in such a transport system.
railway	4.
	or	railroad
	syl	rail+way
	pron	<1rAl2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the organization responsible for operating a railway network.
railway	5.
	or	railroad
	syl	rail+way
	pron	<1rAl2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or used on a railway or railways.
	exam	1	a railway engine;
	exam	2	a railway strike.
railwaymen	infl
	head	railwayman
	syl	rail+way+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
railwayman	0.
	syl	rail+way+man
	pron	<1rAl2wAm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a worker on a railway, esp. one other than a driver.
raiment	ety	C15: shortened from arrayment, from Old French areement; see #7array 
raiment	0.
	syl	rai+ment
	pron	<1rAm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	attire; clothing; garments.
rain	ety	Old English regn; related to Old Frisian rein, Old High German regan, Gothic rign 
rain	1.a.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	precipitation from clouds in the form of drops of water, formed by the condensation of water vapour in the atmosphere.
rain	1.b.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall of rain; shower.
rain	1.c.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a raindrop.
rain	2.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a large quantity of anything falling rapidly or in quick succession.
	exam	1	a rain of abuse.
rain	3.a.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	regardless of the weather.
rain	3.b.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	regardless of circumstances.
right as rain	4.
	head	rain
	syl	right as rain.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	perfectly all right; perfectly fit.
rain	5.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	with it as subject
	def	to be the case that rain is falling.
rain	6.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often with it as subject
	def	to fall or cause to fall like rain.
	exam	1	the lid flew off and popcorn rained on everyone.
rain	7.
	syl	rain
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bestow in large measure.
	exam	1	to rain abuse on someone.
rain cats and dogs	8.
	head	rain
	syl	rain cats and dogs.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to rain heavily; pour.
rained off	9.
	head	rain
	syl	rained off.
	def	cancelled or postponed on account of rain. U.S. term: {rained out}.
rainless	sub
	head	rain
	syl	rain+less
	pos	adj.
rainband	0.
	syl	rain+band
	pron	<1rAn2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark band in the solar spectrum caused by water in the atmosphere.
rainbird	0.
	syl	rain+bird
	pron	<1rAn2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds, such as (in Britain) the green woodpecker, whose cry is supposed to portend rain.
rainbow	1.
	syl	rain+bow
	pron	<1rAn2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a bow-shaped display in the sky of the colours of the spectrum, caused by the refraction and reflection of the sun's rays through rain or mist.
rainbow	2.a.
	syl	rain+bow
	pron	<1rAn2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar display of bright colours.
rainbow	2.b.
	syl	rain+bow
	pron	<1rAn2b*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rainbow pattern.
rainbow	3.
	syl	rain+bow
	pron	<1rAn2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an illusory hope.
	exam	1	to chase rainbows.
rainbow bird	0.
	syl	rain+bow bird
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian bee-eater, with a brightly-coloured plumage. It feeds in flight and nests in sandy burrows.
Rainbow Bridge	0.
	syl	Rain+bow Bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a natural stone bridge over a creek in SE Utah. Height: 94 m (309 ft.). Span: 85 m (278 ft.).
rainbow trout	0.
	syl	rain+bow trout
	pos	n.
	def	a freshwater trout of North American origin, having a body marked with many black spots and two longitudinal red stripes.
raincheck	1.
	syl	rain+check
	pron	<1rAn2Cek>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a ticket stub for a baseball or other game that allows readmission on a future date if the event is cancelled because of rain.
take a raincheck	2.
	head	raincheck
	syl	take a raincheck.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	to accept the postponement of an offer.
raincoat	0.
	syl	rain+coat
	pron	<1rAn2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a coat worn for protection against rain.
rainfall	1.
	syl	rain+fall
	pron	<1rAn2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	precipitation in the form of raindrops.
rainfall	2.
	syl	rain+fall
	pron	<1rAn2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the amount of precipitation in a specified place and time.
rainforest	0.
	syl	rain+for+est
	pron	<1rAn2forist>
	pos	n.
	def	dense forest found in tropical areas of heavy rainfall. The trees are broad-leaved and evergreen, and the vegetation tends to grow in three layers (undergrowth, intermediate trees and shrubs, and very tall trees, which form a canopy). Also called: {selva}.
rain gauge	0.
	syl	rain gauge
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring rainfall or snowfall, consisting of a cylinder covered by a funnel-like lid. Also called: {pluviometer}.
Rainier III	0.
	syl	Rai:ni:er III
	pron	<1rAni2A>, French <re1njA>
	pos	n.
	def	full name born 1923, ruling prince of Monaco since 1949. He married (1956) the U.S. actress Grace Kelly (born 1928).
Mount	infl
	head	Rainier
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Rainier	0.
	syl	Rai+ni+er
	pron	<1rAni*> <rA1ni*>, <r*->
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W Washington State: the highest mountain in the state and in the Cascade Range. Height: 4392 m (14410 ft.).
rainmaker	0.
	syl	rain+mak:er
	pron	<1rAn2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	among American Indians, etc.
	def	a professional practitioner of ritual incantations or other actions intended to cause rain to fall.
rainmaking	sub
	head	rainmaker
	syl	rain+2mak:ing
	pos	n.
rainout	0.
	syl	rain+out
	pron	<1rAn2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	radioactive fall-out or atmospheric pollution carried to the earth by rain.
rainproof	1.
	syl	rain+proof
	pron	<1rAn2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {rain+tight}. (of garments, materials, buildings, etc.) impermeable to rainwater.
rainproof	2.
	syl	rain+proof
	pron	<1rAn2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make rainproof.
the	infl
	head	rains
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
rains	0.
	syl	rains
	pron	<rAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the season of heavy rainfall, esp. in the tropics.
rain shadow	0.
	syl	rain shad+ow
	pos	n.
	def	the relatively dry area on the leeward side of high ground in the path of rain-bearing winds.
rainstorm	0.
	syl	rain+storm
	pron	<1rAn2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm with heavy rain.
rain tree	0.
	syl	rain tree
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous tree, native to Central America and widely planted in the tropics for ornament. It has red-and-yellow feathery flowers and pinnate leaves whose leaflets close at the approach of rain.
rainwater	0.
	syl	rain+wa:ter
	pron	<1rAn2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	pure water from rain (as distinguished from spring water, tap water, etc., which may contain minerals and impurities).
rainwater pipe	0.
	syl	rain+wa:ter pipe
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {downpipe}.
rainier	infl
	head	rainy
	syl	rain:i+er
	pos	adj.
rainiest	infl
	head	rainy
	syl	rain:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rainy	1.
	syl	rain:y
	pron	<1rAni>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by a large rainfall.
	exam	1	a rainy climate.
rainy	2.
	syl	rain:y
	pron	<1rAni>
	pos	adj.
	def	wet or showery; bearing rain.
rainily	sub
	head	rainy
	syl	rain:i+ly
	pos	adv.
raininess	sub
	head	rainy
	syl	rain:i+ness
	pos	n.
rainy day	0.
	syl	rain:y day
	pos	n.
	def	a future time of need, esp. financial.
raise	ety	C12: from Old Norse reisa; related to Old English r*_@aran to #7rear 
raise	1.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to move, cause to move, or elevate to a higher position or level; lift.
raise	2.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to set or place in an upright position.
raise	3.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to construct, build, or erect.
	exam	1	to raise a barn.
raise	4.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to increase in amount, size, value, etc..
	exam	1	to raise prices.
raise	5.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to increase in degree, strength, intensity, etc..
	exam	1	to raise one's voice.
raise	6.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to advance in rank or status; promote.
raise	7.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arouse or awaken from or as if from sleep or death.
raise	8.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to stir up or incite; activate.
	exam	1	to raise a mutiny.
hell	infl
	head	raise
	syl	hell
the roof	infl
	head	raise
	syl	the roof
raise	10.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give rise to; cause or provoke.
	exam	1	to raise a smile.
raise	11.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put forward for consideration.
	exam	1	to raise a question.
raise	12.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to assemble or gather together; collect.
	exam	1	to raise an army.
raise	13.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to grow or cause to grow.
	exam	1	to raise a crop.
raise	14.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring up; rear.
	exam	1	to raise a family.
raise	15.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to be heard or known; utter or express.
	exam	1	to raise a shout;
	exam	2	to raise a protest.
raise	16.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring to an end; remove.
	exam	1	to raise a siege;
	exam	2	raise a ban.
raise	17.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause (dough, bread, etc.) to rise, as by the addition of yeast.
raise	18.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Poker.
	def	to bet more than (the previous player).
raise	19.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level.
raise	20.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause (something) to seem to rise above the horizon by approaching.
	exam	1	we raised land after 20 days.
raise	21.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to establish ra?!dio communications with.
	exam	1	we managed to raise Moscow last night.
raise	22.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to obtain (money, funds, capital, etc.).
raise	23.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring (a surface, a design, etc.) into relief; cause to project.
raise	24.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause (a blister, welt, etc.) to form on the skin.
raise	25.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to expel (phlegm) by coughing.
raise	26.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to modify the articu?!lation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue closer to the roof of the mouth.
raise	27.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to multiply (a number) by itself a specified number of times.
	exam	1	8 is 2 raised to the power 3.
raise	28.a.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to institute (a suit or action at law).
raise	28.b.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to draw up (a summons, etc.).
raise	29.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to increase the amount payable on (a cheque, money order, etc.) fraudulently.
raise	30.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Curling.
	def	to push (a stone) towards the tee with another stone.
raise an eyebrow	31.
	head	raise
	or	one's eyebrows
	syl	raise an eyebrow
	def	to look quizzical or sur?!prised.
raise one's glass (to)	32.
	head	raise
	syl	raise one's glass (to).
	def	to drink the health of (some?!one); drink a toast (to).
raise one's hat	33.
	head	raise
	syl	raise one's hat.
	qual	Old-fashioned.
	def	to take one's hat briefly off one's head as a greeting or mark of respect.
raise	34.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of raising.
raise	35.
	syl	raise
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an increase, esp. in salary, wages, etc.; rise.
raisable	sub
	head	raise
	or	raiseable
	syl	rais+a:ble
	pos	adj.
raiseable	sub
	head	raise
	or	raisable
	syl	raise+a:ble
	pos	adj.
raiser	sub
	head	raise
	syl	rais+er
	pos	n.
raised beach	0.
	syl	raised beach
	pos	n.
	def	a wave-cut platform raised above the shoreline by a relative fall in the water level.
raisin	ety	C13: from Old French: grape, ultimately from Latin rac*_emus cluster of grapes; compare Greek rhax berry, grape
raisin	0.
	syl	rai+sin
	pron	<1rAzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a dried grape.
raisiny	sub
	head	raisin
	syl	rai+sin:y
	pos	adj.
raising	0.
	syl	rais+ing
	pron	<1rAziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule that moves a constituent from an embedded clause into the main clause. See also {subject-raising, negative-raising}.
raisons d'etre	infl
	head	raison d'etre
	syl	rai+sons d'*^e:tre
	pron	<rez?~c> <1detr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raison d'etre	0.
	syl	rai+son d'*^e:tre
	pron	French. <rez?~c> <1detr>
	pos	n.
	def	reason or justification for existence.
raj	ety	C19: from Hindi, from Sanskrit r*_ajya, from r*_ajati he rules
raj	0.
	syl	raj
	pron	<ra:J>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	government; rule.
the	infl
	head	Raj
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Raj	0.
	syl	Raj
	pron	<ra:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the British government in India before 1947.
Rajab	0.
	syl	Ra+jab
	pron	<r*1J@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh month of the Muslim year.
rajah	ety	C16: from Hindi r*_aj*_a, from Sanskrit r*_ajan king; see #7raj ; compare Latin rex king
raja	alt
	head	rajah
	or	rajah
	syl	ra:ja
	pron	<1ra:J*>
	pos	n.
rajah	1.
	or	raja
	syl	ra+jah
	pron	<1ra:J*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, formerly
	def	a ruler or landlord: sometimes used as a form of address or as a title preceding a name.
rajah	2.
	or	raja
	syl	ra+jah
	pron	<1ra:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Malayan or Javanese prince or chieftain.
Rajasthan	0.
	syl	Ra+ja+sthan
	pron	<2ra:J*1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW India, bordering on Pakistan: formed in 1958; contains the Thar Desert in the west. Capital: Jaipur. Pop.: 25765806 (1971). Area: 342274 sq. km (132152 sq. miles).
Rajkot	0.
	syl	Raj+kot
	pron	<1ra:Jk*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in S Gujerat. Pop.: 300612 (1971).
Rajput	ety	C16: from Hindi, from Sanskrit r*_ajan king; see #7raj 
Rajpoot	alt
	head	Rajput
	or	Rajput
	syl	Raj+poot
	pron	<1ra:Jput>
	pos	n.
Rajput	0.
	or	Rajpoot
	syl	Raj+put
	pron	<1ra:Jput>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	one of a Hindu military caste claiming descent from the Kshatriya, the original warrior caste.
Rajputana	0.
	syl	Raj+pu+ta+na
	pron	<2ra:Jpu1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former group of princely states in NW India: now mostly part of Rajasthan.
Rajya Sabha	ety	Hindi, rajya state+ sabha assembly
Rajya Sabha	0.
	syl	Ra+jya Sa+bha
	pron	<1ra:Jj*> <1s^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper chamber of India's Parliament. Compare {Lok Sabha}.
Rakata	0.
	syl	Ra+ka+ta
	pron	<r*1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Krakatoa}.
rake	ety	Old English raca; related to Old Norse raka, Old High German rehho a rake, Gothic rikan to heap up, Latin rogus funeral pile
rake	H1.1.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand implement consisting of a row of teeth set in a headpiece attached to a long shaft and used for gathering hay, straw, leaves, etc., or for smoothing loose earth.
rake	H1.2.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mechanical farm implements equipped with rows of teeth or rotating wheels mounted with tines and used to gather hay, straw, etc.
rake	H1.3.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various implements similar in shape or function, such as a tool for drawing out ashes from a furnace.
rake	H1.4.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of raking.
rake	H1.5.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrape, gather, or remove (leaves, refuse, etc.) with or as if with a rake.
rake	H1.6.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to level or prepare (a surface, such as a flower bed) with a rake or similar implement.
rake	H1.7.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to clear (ashes, etc.) from (a fire or furnace).
rake	H1.8.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by up or together
	def	to gather (items or people) with difficulty, as from a scattered area or limited supply.
rake	H1.9.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by through, over, etc.
	def	to search or examine carefully.
rake	H1.10.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by against, along, etc.
	def	to scrape or graze.
	exam	1	the ship raked the side of the quay.
rake	H1.11.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct (gunfire) along the length of (a target).
	exam	1	machine-guns raked the column.
rake	H1.12.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sweep (one's eyes) along the length of (something); scan. {~} See also {rake in, rake-off, rake up}.
raker	sub
	head	rake
	syl	rak+er
	pos	n.
rake	ety	C17: short for #7rakehell 
rake	H2.0.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a dissolute man, esp. one in fashionable society; rou*'e.
rake	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to German ragen to project, Swedish raka 
rake	H3.1.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to incline from the vertical by a perceptible degree, esp. (of a ship's mast or funnel) towards the stern.
rake	H3.2.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct with a backward slope.
rake	H3.3.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the degree to which an object, such as a ship's mast, inclines from the perpendicular, esp. towards the stern.
rake	H3.4.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the slope of a stage from the back towards the footlights.
rake	H3.5.a.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the angle between the wings of an aircraft and the line of symmetry of the aircraft.
rake	H3.5.b.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the angle between the line joining the centroids of the section of a propeller blade and a line perpendicular to the axis.
rake	H3.6.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the angle between the working face of a cutting tool and a plane perpendicular to the surface of the workpiece.
rake	ety	Old English racian to go forward, of uncertain origin
rake	H4.1.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of gun dogs or hounds
	def	to hunt with the nose to the ground.
rake	H4.2.a.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pursue quarry in full flight.
rake	H4.2.b.
	syl	rake
	pron	<rAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to fly wide of the quarry, esp. beyond the control of the falconer.
rakehell	ety	C16: from #7rake %1#7+hell ; but compare Middle English rakel rash
rakehell	1.
	syl	rake+hell
	pron	<1rAk2hel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dissolute man; rake.
rakehell	2.
	syl	rake+hell
	pron	<1rAk2hel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	also
	def	profligate; dissolute.
rake in	0.
	syl	rake in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to acquire (money) in large amounts.
rake-off	1.
	syl	rake-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a share of profits, esp. one that is illegal or given as a bribe.
rake off	infl
	head	rake-off
	syl	rake off.
	pos	vb.
rake-off	2.
	syl	rake-off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take or receive (such a share of profits).
rake up	0.
	syl	rake up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revive, discover, or bring to light (something forgotten).
	exam	1	to rake up an old quarrel.
raki	ety	C17: from Turkish r*_aq*_i 
rakee	alt
	head	raki
	or	raki
	syl	ra+kee
	pron	<ra:1kE>, <1r@ki>
	pos	n.
raki	0.
	or	rakee
	syl	ra:ki
	pron	<ra:1kE>, <1r@ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong spirit distilled in Turkey, Yugoslavia, etc., from grain, usually flavoured with aniseed or other aromatics.
rakish	H1.0.
	syl	rak+ish
	pron	<1rAkiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	dissolute; profligate.
rakishly	sub
	head	rakish
	syl	rak+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
rakishness	sub
	head	rakish
	syl	rak+ish+ness
	pos	n.
rakish	H2.1.
	syl	rak+ish
	pron	<1rAkiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	dashing; jaunty.
	exam	1	a hat set at a rakish angle.
rakish	H2.2.
	syl	rak+ish
	pron	<1rAkiS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a ship or boat
	def	having lines suggestive of speed. ********************************************************************** set at a rakish angle.
rakish	H2.3.
	syl	rak+ish
	pron	<1rAkiS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a ship or boat
	def	having lines suggestive of speed. **********************************************************************
rale	ety	C19: from French r*^ale, from r*^aler to breathe with a rattling sound; compare #7rail %3
rale	alt
	or	rale
	syl	r*^ale
	pron	<ra:l>
	pos	n.
rale	0.
	or	rale
	syl	rale
	pron	<ra:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an abnormal crackling sound heard on auscultation of the chest, usually caused by the accumulation of fluid in the lungs.
Raleigh	H1.0.
	syl	Ra+leigh
	pron	<1rc:li>, <1ra:->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central North Carolina, capital of the state. Pop.: 133050 (1973 est.).
Ralegh	alt
	head	Raleigh
	or	Raleigh
	syl	Ra:legh
	pron	<1rc:li>, <1ra:->
	pos	n.
Raleigh	H2.0.
	or	Ralegh
	syl	Ra:leigh
	pron	<1rc:li>, <1ra:->
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wal@.ter}. ??1552-1618, English courtier, explorer, and writer; favourite of Elizabeth I. After unsuccessful attempts to colonize Virginia (1584-89), he led two expeditions to the Orinoco to search for gold (1595; 1616). He introduced tobacco and potatoes into England, and was imprisoned (1603-16) for conspiracy under James I. He was beheaded in 1618.
rall	0.
	syl	rall.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	rallentando.
rallentando	ety	C19: Ital?!ian, from rallentare to slow down
rallentando	0.
	syl	ral+len+tan+do
	pron	<2r@len1t@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	becoming slower. Abbrev.: {rall}. Also: {ritardando, ritenuto}.
ralline	ety	C19: from New Latin Rallus #7rail %3
ralline	0.
	syl	ral+line
	pron	<1r@lIn>, <-in>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of birds that includes the rails, crakes, and coots.
rally	ety	C16: from Old French rallier, from #7re -#7+ alier to write; see #7ally 
rallies	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+lies
	pos	vb.
rallying	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
rallied	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+lied.
	pos	vb.
rally	H1.1.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring (a group, unit, etc.) into order, as after dispersal, or (of such a group) to reform and come to order.
	exam	1	the troops rallied for a final as?!sault.
rally	H1.2.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to organize (supporters, etc.) for a common cause or (of such people) to come together for a purpose.
rally	H1.3.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	vb.
	def	to summon up (one's strength, spirits, etc.) or (of a person's health, strength, or spirits) to revive or recover.
rally	H1.4.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	to increase sharply after a decline.
	exam	1	steels rallied after a bad day.
rally	H1.5.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	to en?!gage in a rally.
rallies	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rally	H1.6.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a large gathering of people for a common purpose, esp. for some political cause.
	exam	1	the Nuremberg Rallies.
rally	H1.7.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a marked recovery of strength or spirits, as dur?!ing illness.
rally	H1.8.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a return to order after dispersal or rout, as of troops, etc.
rally	H1.9.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a sharp increase in price or trad?!ing activity after a decline.
rally	H1.10.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	an ex?!change of several shots before one player wins the point.
rally	H1.11.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of motoring competition over public and closed roads.
rallier	sub
	head	rally
	syl	ral+li+er
	pos	n.
rally	ety	C17: from Old French railler to tease; see #7rail %2
rallies	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+lies
	pos	vb.
rallying	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
rallied	infl
	head	rally
	syl	ral+lied.
	pos	vb.
rally	H2.0.
	syl	ral+ly
	pron	<1r@li>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mock or ridicule (someone) in a good-natured way; chaff; tease.
rallycross	0.
	syl	ral+ly+cross
	pron	<1r@li2kros>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of motor sport in which cars race over a one-mile circuit of rough grass with some hard-surfaced sections. See also {autocross, motocross}.
rally round	0.
	syl	ral+ly round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to the aid of (someone); offer moral or practical support.
ram	ety	Old English ramm; related to Old High German ram ram, Old Norse ramr fierce, rimma to fight
ram	1.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncastrated adult male sheep.
ram	2.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a piston or moving plate, esp. one driven hydraulically or pneumatically.
ram	3.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the falling weight of a pile driver or similar device.
ram	4.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {battering ram}.
ram	5.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rostrum, beak}. a pointed projection in the stem of an ancient warship for puncturing the hull of enemy ships.
ram	6.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a warship equipped with a ram.
ram	7.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a sexually active man. {~} {rams, ram+ming, rammed}.
ram	8.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to force or drive, as by heavy blows.
	exam	1	to ram a post into the ground.
ram	9.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a moving object
	def	to crash with force (against another object) or (of two moving objects) to collide in this way.
	exam	1	the Athenian ships rammed the enemy.
ram	10.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in or down
	def	to stuff or cram (something into a hole, etc.).
ram	11.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by onto, against, etc.
	def	to thrust violently.
	exam	1	he rammed the books onto the desk.
ram	12.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to instil (knowledge, etc.) into a person, esp. by repetition (esp. in the phrase {ram (something) down someone's throat}) .
ram	13.
	syl	ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive (a charge) into a firearm.
rammer	sub
	head	ram
	syl	ram+mer
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Ram
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Ram	0.
	syl	Ram
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Aries, the first sign of the zodiac.
RAM	0.
	syl	RAM
	pron	<r@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol. acronym for
	def	random access memory.
RAM	0.
	syl	R.A.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Academy of Music.
Rama	ety	from Sanskrit R*_ama black, dark
Rama	0.
	syl	Ra:ma
	pron	<1ra:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hindu mythology
	def	any of Vishnu's three incarnations (the heroes Balarama, Parashurama, or Ramachandra).
Ramachandra	0.
	syl	Ra:ma:chan:dra
	pron	<2ra:m*1C^ndr*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hindu mythology
	def	an incarnation of Vishnu; the hero of the and a character in the See also {Rama}.
Ramadan	ety	C16: from Arabic, lit?!erally: the hot month, from ramad dryness
Rhamadhan	infl
	head	Ramadan
	or	Ramazan
	syl	Rham:a+dhan
	pron	<2r@m*1da:n>
	pos	n.
Ramazan	infl
	head	Ramadan
	or	Rhamadhan
	syl	Ram:a+zan
	pron	<2r@m*1za:n>
	pos	n.
Ramadan	1.
	syl	Ram:a+dan
	pron	<2r@m*1da:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of 30 days in the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset.
Ramadan	2.
	syl	Ram:a+dan
	pron	<2r@m*1da:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fast itself.
ram-air turbine	0.
	syl	ram-air tur+bine
	pos	n.
	def	a small air-driven turbine fitted to an aircraft to provide power in the event of a failure of the normal systems.
Sri	infl
	head	Ramakrishna
	syl	Sri
	pron	<srE>
	pos	n.
Ramakrishna	0.
	syl	Ra:ma:krish:na
	pron	<2ra:m*1kriSn*>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-86, Hindu yogi and religious reformer. He preached the equal value of all religions as different paths to God.
Raman effect	ety	C20: named after Sir Chandasekhara Raman (born 1888), Indian physicist
Raman effect	0.
	syl	Ra:man ef+fect
	pron	<1ra:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the change in wavelength of light that is scattered by electrons within a material. The effect is used in {Raman spectroscopy} for studying the properties of molecules.
Ramat Gan	0.
	syl	Ra+mat Gan
	pron	<ra:1ma:t> <1ga:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Israel, E of Tel Aviv. Pop.: 120200 (1974 est.).
Ramayana	0.
	syl	Ra+ma+ya+na
	pron	<ra:1mI*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Sanskrit epic poem, composed about 300 #7b.c., recounting the feats of Ramachandra.
Rambert	0.
	syl	Ram:bert
	pron	<1rombe*>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Ma@.rie}. born 1888, British ballet dancer and teacher, born in Poland: founded the {Ballet Rambert} (1926).
ramble	ety	C17: probably related to Middle Dutch rammelen to #7roam (of animals); see #7ram 
ramble	1.
	syl	ram+ble
	pron	<1r@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stroll about freely, as for relaxation, with no particular direction.
ramble	2.
	syl	ram+ble
	pron	<1r@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of paths, streams, etc.
	def	to follow a winding course; meander.
ramble	3.
	syl	ram+ble
	pron	<1r@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to grow in a random fashion.
ramble	4.
	syl	ram+ble
	pron	<1r@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of speech, writing, etc.
	def	to lack organization.
ramble	5.
	syl	ram+ble
	pron	<1r@mbL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a leisurely stroll, esp. in the countryside.
rambler	1.
	syl	ram+bler
	pron	<1r@mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a weak-stemmed plant, esp. any of various cultivated hybrid roses that straggle over other vegetation.
rambler	2.
	syl	ram+bler
	pron	<1r@mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rambles, esp. one who takes country walks.
rambler	3.
	syl	ram+bler
	pron	<1r@mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lacks organization in his speech or writing.
Rambouillet	ety	C19: from Rambouillet town in northern France
Rambouillet	0.
	syl	Ram+bouil+let
	pron	<1rombu2jA>, <1r@mbu2lA>, French <r*~abu1je>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-woolled merino-like breed of sheep.
rambunctious	ety	C19: #7ram -#7+ -bunctious, from #7bumptious 
rambunctious	0.
	syl	ram+bunc+tious
	pron	<r@m1b^GkS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	boisterous; unruly.
rambunctiously	sub
	head	rambunctious
	syl	ram+1bunc+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
rambunctiousness	sub
	head	rambunctious
	syl	ram+1bunc+tious+ness
	pos	n.
rambutan	ety	C18: from Malay, from rambut hair
rambutan	1.
	syl	ram+bu+tan
	pron	<r@m1bu:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a sapindaceous tree, native to SE Asia, that has bright red edible fruit covered with hairs.
rambutan	2.
	syl	ram+bu+tan
	pron	<r@m1bu:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
RAMC	0.
	syl	R.A.M.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Army Medical Corps.
Jean Philippe	infl
	head	Rameau
	syl	Jean Phi:lippe
	pron	<Z?~a> <fi1lip>
	pos	n.
Rameau	0.
	syl	Ra:meau
	pron	French <ra1mo>
	pos	n.
	def	1683-1764, French composer. His works include the opera (1737), chamber music, harpsichord pieces, church music, and cantatas. His (1722) was of fundamental importance in the development of modern harmony.
ramekin	ety	C18: French ramequin, of Germanic origin
ramequin	alt
	head	ramekin
	or	ramekin
	syl	ram+e:quin
	pron	<1r@mikin>
	pos	n.
ramekin	1.
	or	ramequin
	syl	ram+e:kin
	pron	<1r@mikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury dish made from a cheese mixture baked in a fireproof dish.
ramekin	2.
	or	ramequin
	syl	ram+e:kin
	pron	<1r@mikin>
	pos	n.
	def	the dish itself.
ramentum	ety	C17: from Latin r*_adere to scrape
ramenta	infl
	head	ramentum
	syl	ra+men+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ramentum	0.
	syl	ra+men+tum
	pron	<r*1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the thin brown scales that cover the stems and leaves of young ferns.
ramentaceous	sub
	head	ramentum
	syl	ram+en+ta+ceous
	pron	<2r@men1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
Rameses	0.
	syl	Ram:e:ses
	pron	<1r@mi2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ramses}.
rami	0.
	syl	ra:mi
	pron	<1rAmI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {ramus}.
ramie	ety	C19: from Malay rami 
ramee	alt
	head	ramie
	or	ramie
	syl	ram:ee
	pron	<1r@mi>
	pos	n.
ramie	1.
	or	ramee
	syl	ram:ie
	pron	<1r@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody urticaceous shrub of Asia, having broad leaves and a stem that yields a flaxlike fibre.
ramie	2.
	or	ramee
	syl	ram:ie
	pron	<1r@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre from this plant, used in making fabrics, etc.
ramification	1.
	syl	ram:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2r@mifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of ramifying or branching out.
ramification	2.
	syl	ram:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2r@mifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an offshoot or subdivision.
ramification	3.
	syl	ram:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2r@mifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary consequence, esp. one that complicates.
ramification	4.
	syl	ram:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2r@mifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure of branching parts.
ramiform	ety	C19: from Latin r*_amus branch+-#7form 
ramiform	0.
	syl	ram:i+form
	pron	<1r@mi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a branchlike shape.
ramify	ety	C16: from French ramifier, from Latin r*_amus branch+ facere to make
ramifies	infl
	head	ramify
	syl	ram:i+fies
	pos	vb.
ramifying	infl
	head	ramify
	syl	ram:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
ramified	infl
	head	ramify
	syl	ram:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
ramify	1.
	syl	ram:i+fy
	pron	<1r@mi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide into branches or branchlike parts.
ramify	2.
	syl	ram:i+fy
	pron	<1r@mi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to develop complicating consequences; become complex.
Ramillies	0.
	syl	Ra+mil+lies
	pron	<1r@milEz>, French <rami1ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Belgium where the Duke of Marlborough defeated the French in 1706.
ramjet engine	alt
	head	ramjet
	or	ramjet
	syl	ram+jet en+gine
	pron	<1r@m2Jet>
	pos	n.
ramjet	0.a.
	or	ramjet engine
	syl	ram+jet
	pron	<1r@m2Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of jet engine in which fuel is burned in a duct using air compressed by the forward speed of the aircraft.
ramjet	0.b.
	or	ramjet engine
	syl	ram+jet
	pron	<1r@m2Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft powered by such an engine. Also called: {athodyd}.
rammish	0.
	syl	ram+mish
	pron	<1r@miS>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a ram, esp. in being lustful or foul-smelling.
rammishly	sub
	head	rammish
	syl	ram+mish+ly
	pos	adv.
rammishness	sub
	head	rammish
	syl	ram+mish+ness
	pos	n.
ramose	ety	C17: from Latin r*_am*_osus, from r*_amus branch
ramous	alt
	head	ramose
	or	ramose
	syl	ra+mous
	pron	<1rAm*s>
	pos	adj.
ramose	0.
	or	ramous
	syl	ra+mose
	pron	<1rAm*us>, <r@1m*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	having branches.
ramosely	sub
	head	ramose
	or	ramously
	syl	ra+mose+ly
	pos	adv.
ramously	sub
	head	ramose
	or	ramosely
	syl	ra+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
ramosity	sub
	head	ramose
	syl	ra+mos+i:ty
	pron	<r@1mos?!iti>
	pos	n.
ramp	ety	C18 (n.): from C13 rampe, from Old French ramper to crawl or rear, probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German ramp cramp
ramp	1.
	syl	ramp
	pron	<r@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a sloping floor, path, etc., that joins two surfaces at different levels.
ramp	2.
	syl	ramp
	pron	<r@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable stairway by which passengers enter and leave an aircraft.
ramp	3.
	syl	ramp
	pron	<r@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ramping.
ramp	4.
	syl	ramp
	pron	<r@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a swindle, esp. one involving exorbitant prices.
ramp	5.
	syl	ramp
	pron	<r@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about or around; esp. of animals
	def	to rush around in a wild excited manner.
ramp	6.
	syl	ramp
	pron	<r@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in a violent or threatening manner, as when angry (esp. in the phrase {ramp and rage) }.
rampage	ety	C18: from Scottish, of uncertain origin; perhaps based on #7ramp 
rampage	1.
	syl	ram+page
	pron	<r@m1pAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rush about in an angry, violent, or agitated fashion.
rampage	2.
	syl	ram+page
	pron	<1r@mpAJ>, <r@m1pAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	angry or destructive behaviour.
on the rampage	3.
	head	rampage
	syl	on the rampage.
	def	behaving violently or destructively.
rampageous	sub
	head	rampage
	syl	ram+1pa+geous
	pos	adj.
rampageously	sub
	head	rampage
	syl	ram+1pa+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
rampageousness	sub
	head	rampage
	syl	ram+1pa+geous+ness
	pos	n.
rampager	sub
	head	rampage
	syl	ram+pag+er
	pos	n.
rampant	ety	C14: from Old French ramper to crawl, rear; see #7ramp 
rampant	1.
	syl	ram+pant
	pron	<1r@mp*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained or violent in behaviour, desire, opinions, etc.
rampant	2.
	syl	ram+pant
	pron	<1r@mp*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing or developing unchecked.
rampant	3.
	syl	ram+pant
	pron	<1r@mp*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; Heraldry. of a beast
	def	standing on the hind legs, the right foreleg raised above the left.
rampant	4.
	syl	ram+pant
	pron	<1r@mp*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an arch
	def	having one abutment higher than the other.
rampancy	sub
	head	rampant
	syl	ram+pan+cy
	pos	n.
rampantly	sub
	head	rampant
	syl	ram+pant+ly
	pos	adv.
rampart	ety	C16: from Old French, from remparer, from #7re -#7+ emparer to take possession of, from Old Proven*,cal antparar, from Latin ante before+ par*_are to prepare
rampart	1.
	syl	ram+part
	pron	<1r@mpa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the surrounding embankment of a fort, often including any walls, etc., that are built on the bank.
rampart	2.
	syl	ram+part
	pron	<1r@mpa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a rampart in form or function, esp. in being a defence or bulwark.
rampart	3.
	syl	ram+part
	pron	<1r@mpa:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a rampart; fortify.
rampion	ety	C16: probably from Old French raiponce, from Old Italian raponzo, from rapa turnip, from Latin r*_apum turnip; see {#7rape %2}
rampion	1.
	syl	ram+pi+on
	pron	<1r@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a campanulaceous plant, native to Europe and Asia, that has clusters of bluish flowers and an edible white tuberous root used in salads.
rampion	2.
	syl	ram+pi+on
	pron	<1r@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the related genus that are native to Europe and Asia and have heads of blue flowers.
Rampur	0.
	syl	Ram+pur
	pron	<1r@mpu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in N Uttar Pradesh. Pop.: 161417 (1971).
ramrod	1.
	syl	ram+rod
	pron	<1r@m2rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod for cleaning the barrel of a rifle, etc.
ramrod	2.
	syl	ram+rod
	pron	<1r@m2rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod for ramming in the charge of a muzzle-loading firearm.
Allan	1.
	head	Ramsay
	syl	Al:lan.
	def	1686-1758, Scottish poet, noted particularly for his pastoral comedy (1725).
James Andrew Broun	2.
	head	Ramsay
	syl	James An:drew Broun.
	def	See (10th Earl of) {Dalhousie}.
Ramsay	3.
	syl	Ram:say
	pron	<1r@mzi>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1852-1916, Scottish chemist. He discovered argon (1894) with Rayleigh, isolated helium (1895), and identified neon, krypton, and xenon: Nobel prize for chemistry (1904).
Rameses	alt
	head	Ramses
	or	Ramses
	syl	Ram:e:ses
	pos	n.
Ramses	0.
	or	Rameses
	syl	Ram:ses
	pron	<1r@msEz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of 12 kings of ancient Egypt, who ruled from ??1315 to ??1090 #7b.c.
Rameses II	alt
	head	Ramses II
	or	Ramses II
	syl	Ram:e:ses II
	pos	n.
Ramses II	0.
	or	Rameses II
	syl	Ram:ses II
	pos	n.
	def	died ??1225 #7b.c., king of ancient Egypt (??1292-??25). His reign was marked by war with the Hittites and the construction of many colossal monuments, esp. the rock temple at Abu Simbel.
Rameses III	alt
	head	Ramses III
	or	Ramses III
	syl	Ram:e:ses III
	pos	n.
Ramses III	0.
	or	Rameses III
	syl	Ram:ses III
	pos	n.
	def	died ??1167 #7b.c., king of ancient Egypt (??1198-??67). His reign was marked by wars in Libya and Syria.
Arthur Michael	infl
	head	Ramsey
	syl	Ar:thur Mi:chael.
	pos	n.
Ramsey	0.
	syl	Ram:sey
	pron	<1r@mzi>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Archbishop of Canterbury (1961-74).
Ramsgate	0.
	syl	Rams+gate
	pron	<1r@mz2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE England, in E Kent on the North Sea coast. Pop.: 39482 (1971).
ramshackle	ety	C17 ramshackled, from obsolete ransackle to #7ransack 
ramshackle	0.
	syl	ram+shack+le
	pron	<1r@m2S@kL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of buildings
	def	badly constructed or maintained; rickety, shaky, or derelict.
ramsons	ety	Old English hramesa; related to Middle Low German ramese, Norwegian rams 
ramsons	1.
	syl	ram+sons
	pron	<1r@mz*nz>, <-s*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually functioning as; sing.
	def	a broad-leaved garlic, native to Europe and Asia.
ramsons	2.
	syl	ram+sons
	pron	<1r@mz*nz>, <-s*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually functioning as; sing.
	def	the bulbous root of this plant, eaten as a relish.
ramtil	ety	from Hindi, from Sanskrit r*_ama black+ tila sesame
ramtil	1.
	syl	ram+til
	pron	<1r@mtil>
	pos	n.
	def	an African plant, grown in India: family (composites).
ramtil	2.
	syl	ram+til
	pron	<1r@mtil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Niger seed}. the seed of this plant, used as a source of oil and a bird food.
ramulose	ety	C18: from Latin r*_amul*_osus full of branching veins, from r*_amulus twig, from r*_amus branch
ramulous	alt
	head	ramulose
	or	ramulose
	syl	ram:u+lous
	pron	<1r@mjul*s>
	pos	adj.
ramulose	0.
	or	ramulous
	syl	ram:u+lose
	pron	<1r@mju2l*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the parts or organs of animals and plants
	def	having many small branches.
ramus	ety	C19: from Latin: branch
rami	infl
	head	ramus
	syl	ra+mi
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ramus	1.
	syl	ra+mus
	pron	<1rAm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the barb of a bird's feather.
ramus	2.
	syl	ra+mus
	pron	<1rAm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two parts of the lower jaw of a vertebrate.
ramus	3.
	syl	ra+mus
	pron	<1rAm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any part or organ that branches from another part.
ran	0.
	syl	ran
	pron	<r@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {run}.
RAN	0.
	syl	R.A.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Australian Navy.
Rancagua	0.
	syl	Ran+ca+gua
	pron	Spanish <raG1kagwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Chile. Pop.: 108010 (1975 est.).
rance	ety	C19: apparently from French ranche rod, pole
rance	0.
	syl	rance
	pron	<ra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of red marble, often with white or blue graining, that comes from Belgium.
ranch	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish rancho small farm; see #7rancho 
ranch	1.
	syl	ranch
	pron	<ra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tract of land, esp. one in North America, together with the necessary personnel, buildings, and equipment, for rearing livestock, esp. cattle.
ranch	2.a.
	syl	ranch
	pron	<ra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	any large farm for the rearing of a particular kind of livestock or crop.
	exam	1	a mink ranch.
ranch	2.b.
	syl	ranch
	pron	<ra:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the buildings, land, etc., connected with it.
ranch	3.
	syl	ranch
	pron	<ra:nC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manage or run a ranch.
rancher	0.
	syl	ranch+er
	pron	<1ra:nC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns, manages, or works on a ranch.
rancherie	ety	from Spanish rancheria 
rancherie	0.
	syl	ranch+er:ie
	pron	<1ra:nC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a W Canadian word for Indian {reservation}.
ranchero	ety	C19: from American Spanish
rancheros	infl
	head	ranchero
	syl	ran+che+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ranchero	0.
	syl	ran+che+ro
	pron	<ra:n1Ce*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	another word for {rancher}.
Ranchi	0.
	syl	Ran+chi
	pron	<1r@nCi>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in E India, in S Bihar between the coal and iron belts of the Chota Nagpur Plateau. Pop.: 175934 (1971).
rancho	ety	C17: from Mexican Spanish: camp, from Old Spanish ranchar to be billeted, from Old French ranger to place
ranchos	infl
	head	rancho
	syl	ran+chos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rancho	1.
	syl	ran+cho
	pron	<1ra:nC*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	a hut or group of huts for housing ranch workers.
rancho	2.
	syl	ran+cho
	pron	<1ra:nC*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwestern U.S.
	def	another word for {ranch}.
rancid	ety	C17: from Latin rancidus rank, from ranc*_ere to stink
rancid	1.
	syl	ran+cid
	pron	<1r@nsid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of butter, bacon, etc.
	def	having an unpleasant stale taste or smell as the result of decomposition.
rancid	2.
	syl	ran+cid
	pron	<1r@nsid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a taste or smell
	def	rank or sour; stale.
rancidness	sub
	head	rancid
	or	rancidity
	syl	ran+cid+ness
	pron	<r@n1siditi>
	pos	n.
rancidity	sub
	head	rancid
	or	rancidness
	syl	ran+cid+i:ty
	pron	<r@n1siditi>
	pos	n.
rancour	ety	C14: from Old French, from late Latin rancor rankness &- #!ran+cor+ous adj. &- #!ran+cor+ous+ly adv. &- #!ran+cor+ous+ness n.
rancor	alt
	head	rancour
	or	rancour
	syl	ran+cor
	pron	<1r@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
rancour	0.
	or	rancor
	syl	ran+cour
	pron	<1r@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	malicious resentfulness or hostility; spite.
rand	ety	C20: from Afrikaans, shortened from W#7itwatersrand, referring to the gold-mining there; related to #7rand %2
rand	H1.0.
	syl	rand
	pron	<r@nd>, <ront>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the Republic of South Africa, divided into 100 cents.
rand	ety	Old English; related to Old High German rant border, rim of a shield, Old Norse r*"ond shield, rim
rand	H2.1.
	syl	rand
	pron	<r@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Shoemaking.
	def	a leather strip put in the heel of a shoe before the lifts are put on.
rand	H2.2.a.
	syl	rand
	pron	<r@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip or margin; border.
rand	H2.2.b.
	syl	rand
	pron	<r@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of cloth; selvage.
the	infl
	head	Rand
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Rand	0.
	syl	Rand
	pron	<r@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Witwatersrand}.
randan	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
randan	0.
	syl	ran+dan
	pron	<1r@nd@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat rowed by three people, in which the person in the middle uses two oars and the people fore and aft use one oar each.
R  B	0.
	syl	R ?& B
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rhythm and blues.
R  D	0.
	syl	R ?& D
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	research and development.
Randers	0.
	syl	Rand+ers
	pron	Danish <1ran*rs>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and industrial centre in Denmark, in E Jutland on {Randers Fjord} (an inlet of the Kattegat). Pop.: 57318 (1970).
Edmund Jennings	1.
	head	Randolph
	syl	Ed:mund Jen:nings
	def	1753-1813, U.S. politician. He was a member of the convention that framed the U.S. constitution (1787), attorney general (1789-94), and secretary of state (1794-95).
John	2.
	head	Randolph
	syl	John
	def	called 1773-1833,@T U.S.@T politician, @T noted @T for@T his@T eloquence: in 1820 he opposed the Missouri Compromise that outlawed slavery.
Randolph	3.
	syl	Ran:dolph
	pron	<1r@ndolf>, <-d*lf>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}; 1st Earl of Moray. Died 1332, Scottish soldier: regent after the death of Robert the Bruce (1329).
random	ety	C14: from Old French randon, from randir to gallop, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German rinnan to run
random	1.
	syl	ran+dom
	pron	<1r@nd*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking any definite plan or prearranged order; haphazard.
	exam	1	a random selection.
random	2.a.
	syl	ran+dom
	pron	<1r@nd*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a variable
	def	having several possible experimental values any one of which is uncertain and depends on chance.
random	2.b.
	syl	ran+dom
	pron	<1r@nd*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sampling process
	def	carried out so that each member of the population has an equal probability of being selected. {~}
random	3.
	syl	ran+dom
	pron	<1r@nd*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for { {bank%3} (sense 3).}
at random	4.
	head	random
	syl	at random.
	def	in a purposeless fashion; not following any pre?!arranged order.
randomly	sub
	head	random
	syl	ran+dom+ly
	pos	adv.
randomness	sub
	head	random
	syl	ran+dom+ness
	pos	n.
random access	0.
	syl	ran+dom ac+cess
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {direct access}.
randomise	alt
	head	randomize
	or	randomize
	syl	ran+dom+ise
	pron	<1r@nd*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
randomize	0.
	or	randomise
	syl	ran+dom+ize
	pron	<1r@nd*2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set up (a selection process, sample, etc.) in a deliberately random way in order to enhance the statistical validity of any results obtained.
randomization	sub
	head	randomize
	or	randomisation
	syl	ran+dom:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
randomisation	sub
	head	randomize
	or	randomization
	syl	ran+dom:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
R and R	0.
	syl	R and R
	qual	U.S. military. abbrev. for
	def	rest and recreation.
randy	ety	C17: probably from obsolete rand to #7rant 
randier	infl
	head	randy
	syl	rand:i+er
	pos	adj.
randiest	infl
	head	randy
	syl	rand:i+est.
	pos	adj.
randy	1.a.
	syl	rand:y
	pron	<1r@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually excited or aroused.
randy	1.b.
	syl	rand:y
	pron	<1r@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually eager or lustful.
randy	2.
	syl	rand:y
	pron	<1r@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	lacking any sense of propriety or restraint; reckless.
randies	infl
	head	randy
	syl	rand:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
randy	3.a.
	syl	rand:y
	pron	<1r@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a rude or reckless person.
randy	3.b.
	syl	rand:y
	pron	<1r@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse rowdy woman.
randily	sub
	head	randy
	syl	rand:i+ly
	pos	adv.
randiness	sub
	head	randy
	syl	rand:i+ness
	pos	n.
ranee	0.
	syl	ra+nee
	pron	<1ra:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rani}.
rang	0.
	syl	rang
	pron	<r@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of { {ring%2.}#e Usage}. See at { {ring%2.}}
range	ety	C13: from Old French: row, from ranger to position, from renc line
range	1.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the limits within which a person or thing can function effectively.
	exam	1	the range of vision.
range	2.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the limits within which any fluctuation takes place.
	exam	1	a range of values.
range	3.a.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum effective distance of a projectile fired from a weapon.
range	3.b.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between a target and a weapon.
range	4.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an area set aside for shooting practice or rocket testing.
range	5.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the total distance which a ship, aircraft, or land vehicle is capable of covering without taking on fresh fuel.
	exam	1	the range of this car is about 160 miles.
range	6.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the distance that a particle of ionizing radiation, such as an electron or proton, can travel through a given medium, esp. air, before ceasing to cause ionization.
range	7.a.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a function
	def	the set of functional values. Compare { {domain} (sense 6).}
range	7.b.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a variable
	def	the set of values that a variable can take.
range	8.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a measure of dispersion obtained by subtracting the smallest from the largest sample values.
range	9.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of pitch difference between the highest and lowest notes of a voice, instrument, etc.
range	10.a.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive tract of open land on which livestock can graze.
range	10.b.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	range cattle.
range	11.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the geographical region in which a species of plant or animal normally grows or lives.
range	12.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rank, row, or series of items.
range	13.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a series or chain of mountains.
range	14.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stove with burners and one or more ovens, usually heated by solid fuel.
range	15.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of ranging.
range	16.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line of sight taken from the sea along two or more navigational aids that mark a navigable channel.
range	17.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extension or direction of a survey line, established by marking two or more points.
range	18.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a double-faced bookcase, as in a library.
range	19.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to establish or be situated in a line, row, or series.
range	20.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often reflexive, foll. by with
	def	to put into a specific category; classify.
	exam	1	she ranges herself with the angels.
range	21.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to aim or point (a telescope, gun, etc.) or (of a gun, telescope, etc.) to be pointed or aimed.
range	22.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to establish the distance of (a target) from (a weapon).
range	23.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a gun or missile
	def	to have a specified range.
range	24.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by over
	def	to wander about (in) an area; roam (over).
range	25.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by over; of an animal or plant
	def	to live or grow in its normal habitat.
range	26.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (cattle) to graze on a range.
range	27.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fluctuate within specific limits.
	exam	1	their ages range from 18 to 21.
range	28.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to extend or run in a specific direction.
range	29.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to fake down (an anchor rode) so that it will pay out smoothly.
range	30.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	to swing back and forth while at anchor.
range	31.
	syl	range
	pron	<rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (lines of printers' type) level or even at the margin.
rangefinder	1.
	syl	range+find:er
	pron	<1rAnJ2fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for determining the distance of an object from the observer, esp. in order to sight a gun or focus a camera.
rangefinder	2.
	syl	range+find:er
	pron	<1rAnJ2fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {tacheometer}.
range light	1.
	syl	range light
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of a pattern of navigation lights, usually fixed ashore, used by vessels for manoeuvring in narrow channels at night.
range light	2.
	syl	range light
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of a distinctive pattern of lights shown at night on the masts of a powered vessel, such as a tugboat, to aid in identifying its size, number of barges in tow, etc.
ranger	1.
	syl	rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official in charge of a royal forest, park, estate, etc.
ranger	2.
	syl	rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person employed to patrol a State or national park or forest. Brit. equivalent: {warden}.
ranger	3.
	syl	rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	one of a body of armed troops employed to police a State or district.
	exam	1	a Texas ranger.
ranger	4.
	syl	rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and certain other armies
	def	a commando specially trained in making raids.
ranger	5.
	syl	rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who wanders about large areas of country; a rover.
Ranger Guide	alt
	head	Ranger
	or	Ranger
	syl	Rang+er Guide
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
Ranger	H1.0.
	or	Ranger Guide
	syl	Rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of the senior branch of the Guides.
Ranger	H2.0.
	syl	Rang+er
	pron	<1rAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of nine American lunar probes launched between 1961 and 1965, three of which transmitted to earth photographs of the moon.
rod	alt
	head	ranging pole
	or	ranging pole
	syl	rod
	pos	n.
ranging pole	0.
	or	rod
	syl	rang+ing pole
	pos	n.
	def	a pole for marking positions in surveying. Also called: {range pole, rod}.
Rangoon	0.
	syl	Ran+goon
	pron	<r@G1gu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Burma: an industrial city and transport centre; dominated by the gold-covered Shwe Dagon pagoda, 112 m (368 ft.) high. Pop.: 2055365 (1973 est.).
rangier	infl
	head	rangy
	syl	rang:i+er
	pos	adj.
rangiest	infl
	head	rangy
	syl	rang:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rangy	1.
	syl	rang:y
	pron	<1rAnJi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or people
	def	having long slender limbs.
rangy	2.
	syl	rang:y
	pron	<1rAnJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	adapted to wandering or roaming.
rangy	3.
	syl	rang:y
	pron	<1rAnJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowing considerable freedom of movement; spacious; roomy.
rangily	sub
	head	rangy
	syl	rang:i+ly
	pos	adv.
ranginess	sub
	head	rangy
	syl	rang:i+ness
	pos	n.
rani	ety	C17: from Hindi: queen, from Sanskrit r*_aj*_n*_i, feminine of r*_ajan #7rajah 
ranee	alt
	head	rani
	or	rani
	syl	ra+nee
	pron	<1ra:ni>
	pos	n.
rani	0.
	or	ranee
	syl	ra:ni
	pron	<1ra:ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	in oriental countries, esp. India
	def	a queen or princess; the wife of a rajah.
Ranjit Singh	0.
	syl	Ran:jit Singh
	pron	<1r^nJit> <1siG>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1780-1839; founder of the Sikh kingdom in the Punjab.
rank	ety	C16: from Old French ranc row, rank, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German hring circle
rank	H1.1.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a position, esp. an official one, within a social organization, esp. the armed forces.
	exam	1	the rank of cap?!tain.
rank	H1.2.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	high social or other standing; status.
rank	H1.3.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or row of people or things.
rank	H1.4.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of soldiers drawn up abreast of each other. Compare { {file%1} (sense 5).}
rank	H1.5.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the eight hori?!zontal rows of squares on a chessboard.
rank	H1.6.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a set of organ pipes controlled by the same stop.
rank	H1.7.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	Maths. of a matrix
	def	the number of rows (or columns) of the nonzero determinant of greatest order that can be extracted from the matrix.
break ranks	8.
	head	rank
	syl	break ranks.
	qual	Military.
	def	to fall out of line, esp. when under attack.
close ranks	9.
	head	rank
	syl	close ranks.
	def	to maintain discipline or solidarity, esp. in anticipation of attack.
pull rank	10.
	head	rank
	syl	pull rank.
	def	to get one's own way by virtue of one's superior position or rank.
rank	H1.11.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange (people or things) in rows or lines; range.
rank	H1.12.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to accord or be accorded a specific position in an organization, society, or group.
rank	H1.13.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to take precedence or surpass in rank.
	exam	1	the colonel ranks at this camp.
rank	ety	Old English ranc straight, noble; related to Old Norse rakkr upright, Dutch, Swedish rank tall and thin, weak
rank	H2.1.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing vigorous and profuse growth.
	exam	1	rank weeds.
rank	H2.2.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly offensive or disagreeable, esp. in smell or taste.
rank	H2.3.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	complete or absolute; utter.
	exam	1	a rank outsider.
rank	H2.4.
	syl	rank
	pron	<r@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse or vulgar; gross.
	exam	1	his language was rank.
rankly	sub
	head	rank
	syl	rank+ly
	pos	adv.
rankness	sub
	head	rank
	syl	rank+ness
	pos	n.
Otto	infl
	head	Rank
	syl	Ot:to
	pron	<1cto>
	pos	n.
Rank	0.
	syl	Rank
	pron	German <raGk>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1939, Austrian psychoanalyst, noted for his theory that the trauma of birth may be reflected in certain forms of mental illness.
rank and file	1.
	syl	rank and file
	pos	n.
	def	the ordinary soldiers of an army, excluding the officers.
rank and file	2.
	syl	rank and file
	pos	n.
	def	the great mass or majority of any group or organization, as opposed to the leadership.
rank and file	3.
	syl	rank and file
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the rank and file.
	exam	1	rank-and-file opinion;
	exam	2	rank-and-file support.
ranker	1.
	syl	rank+er
	pron	<1r@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier in the ranks.
ranker	2.
	syl	rank+er
	pron	<1r@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a commissioned officer who entered service as a recruit, esp. in the army.
ranker	3.
	syl	rank+er
	pron	<1r@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who ranks.
Rankine scale	ety	C19: named after W. J. M. Rankine (1820-72), Scottish physicist
Rankine scale	0.
	syl	Ran:kine scale
	pron	<1r@Gkin>
	pos	n.
	def	an absolute scale of temperature in which the unit of temperature is equal to that on the Fahrenheit scale and the zero value of temperature is equal to -459.67?%F. Compare {Kelvin scale}.
ranking	1.
	syl	rank+ing
	pron	<1r@GkiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	prominent; high ranking.
ranking	2.
	syl	rank+ing
	pron	<1r@GkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a position on a scale; rating.
	exam	1	a ranking in a tennis tournament.
rankle	ety	C14 ranclen, from Old French draoncler to fester, from draoncle ulcer, from Latin dracunculus small serpent, from drac*_o serpent; see #7dragon 
rankle	0.
	syl	ran+kle
	pron	<1r@GkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cause severe and continuous irritation, anger, or bitterness; fester.
	exam	1	his failure to win still rankles.
ransack	ety	C13: from Old Norse rann house+ saka to search, #7seek 
ransack	1.
	syl	ran+sack
	pron	<1r@ns@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search through every part of (a house, box, etc.); examine thoroughly.
ransack	2.
	syl	ran+sack
	pron	<1r@ns@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plunder; pillage.
ransacker	sub
	head	ransack
	syl	ran+sack+er
	pos	n.
ransom	ety	C14: from Old French ransoun, from Latin redempti*_o a buying back, #7redemption 
ransom	1.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the release of captured prisoners, property, etc., on payment of a stipulated price.
ransom	2.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the price demanded or stipulated for such a release.
ransom	3.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	def	rescue or redemption of any kind.
ransom	4.a.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	def	to keep (prisoners, property, etc.) in confinement until payment for their release is made or received.
ransom	4.b.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	def	to attempt to force (a person or persons) to comply with one's demands.
a king's ransom	5.
	head	ransom
	syl	a king's ransom.
	def	a very large amount of money or valuables.
ransom	6.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay a stipulated price and so obtain the release of (prisoners, property, etc.).
ransom	7.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set free (prisoners, property, etc.) upon receiving the payment demanded.
ransom	8.
	syl	ran+som
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to redeem; rescue.
	exam	1	Christ ransomed men from sin.
ransomer	sub
	head	ransom
	syl	ran+som+er
	pos	n.
Arthur	infl
	head	Ransome
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Ransome	0.
	syl	Ran:some
	pron	<1r@ns*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1967, English writer, best known for his books for children, including (1930) and (1947).
rant	ety	C16: from Dutch ranten to rave; related to German ranzen to gambol
rant	1.
	syl	rant
	pron	<r@nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in loud, violent, or bombastic tones.
rant	2.
	syl	rant
	pron	<r@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	to make merry; frolic.
rant	3.
	syl	rant
	pron	<r@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	loud, declamatory, or extravagant speech; bombast.
rant	4.
	syl	rant
	pron	<r@nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a wild gay revel.
ranter	sub
	head	rant
	syl	rant+er
	pos	n.
rantingly	sub
	head	rant
	syl	rant+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
ranunculaceous	0.
	syl	ra+nun+cu+la+ceous
	pron	<r*2n^Gkju1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a N temperate family of flowering plants typically having flowers with five petals and numerous anthers and styles. The family includes the buttercup, clematis, hellebore, and columbine.
ranunculus	ety	C16: from Latin: tadpole, from r*_ana a frog
ranunculuses	infl
	head	ranunculus
	or	ranunculi
	syl	ra+nun+cu+lus:es
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ranunculi	infl
	head	ranunculus
	or	ranunculuses
	syl	ra+nun+cu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ranunculus	0.
	syl	ra+nun+cu+lus
	pron	<r*1n^Gkjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any ranunculaceous plant of the genus having finely divided leaves and typically yellow five-petalled flowers. The genus includes buttercup, crowfoot, spearwort, and lesser celandine.
RAOC	0.
	syl	R.A.O.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Army Ordnance Corps.
rap	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish rappa to beat
raps	infl
	head	rap
	syl	raps
	pos	vb.
rapping	infl
	head	rap
	syl	rap+ping
	pos	vb.
rapped	infl
	head	rap
	syl	rapped.
	pos	vb.
rap	H1.1.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike (a fist, stick, etc.) against (something) with a sharp quick blow; knock.
	exam	1	he rapped at the door.
rap	H1.2.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sharp loud sound, esp. by knocking.
rap	H1.3.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to put (forth) in sharp rapid speech; utter in an abrupt fashion.
	exam	1	to rap out orders.
rap	H1.4.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to talk, esp. volubly.
rap over the knuckles	5.
	head	rap
	syl	rap over the knuckles.
	def	to reprimand.
rap	H1.6.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp quick blow or the sound produced by such a blow.
rap	H1.7.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	voluble talk; chatter.
	exam	1	stop your rap.
beat the rap	8.
	head	rap
	syl	beat the rap.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to escape punishment or be acquitted of a crime.
take the rap	9.
	head	rap
	syl	take the rap.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to suffer the punishment for a crime, whether guilty or not.
rap	ety	C18: probably from ropaire counterfeit coin formerly current in Ireland
rap	H2.0.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	the least amount (esp. in the phrase {not to care a rap) }.
rap	H3.0.
	syl	rap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a variant spelling of { {wrap} (senses 7, 11)}.
rapacious	ety	C17: from Latin rap*_ax grasping, from rapere to seize
rapacious	1.
	syl	ra+pa+cious
	pron	<r*1pAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	practising pillage or rapine.
rapacious	2.
	syl	ra+pa+cious
	pron	<r*1pAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	greedy or grasping.
rapacious	3.
	syl	ra+pa+cious
	pron	<r*1pAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals, esp. birds
	def	subsisting by catching living prey.
rapaciously	sub
	head	rapacious
	syl	ra+1pa+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
rapacity	sub
	head	rapacious
	or	rapaciousness
	syl	ra+pac+i:ty
	pron	<r*?!1p@s?!iti>
	pos	n.
rapaciousness	sub
	head	rapacious
	or	rapacity
	syl	ra+1pa+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Adam	infl
	head	Rapacki
	syl	Ad:am
	pron	<1adam>
	pos	n.
Rapacki	0.
	syl	Ra:pac:ki
	pron	Polish <ra1patski>
	pos	n.
	def	1909-70, Polish politician. As foreign minister (1956-68), he proposed the establishment of a denuclearized zone in Europe (the {Rapacki Plan}) .
Rapallo	0.
	syl	Ra+pal+lo
	pron	Italian <ra1pallo>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in NW Italy, in Liguria on the {Gulf of Rapallo} (an inlet of the Ligurian Sea): scene of the signing of two treaties after World War I. Pop.: 26713 (1971).
Rapa Nui	0.
	syl	Ra:pa Nu:i
	pron	<1ra:pa:> <1nu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Easter Island}.
rape	ety	C14: from Latin rapere to seize
rape	H1.1.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the offence of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will. See also {statutory rape}.
rape	H1.2.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of despoiling a country in warfare; rapine.
rape	H1.3.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	n.
	def	any violation or abuse.
	exam	1	the rape of justice.
rape	H1.4.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	abduction.
	exam	1	the rape of the Sabine women.
rape	H1.5.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to commit rape upon (a person).
rape	H1.6.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to plunder or despoil (a place) in war.
rape	H1.7.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to carry off by force; abduct.
rapist	sub
	head	rape
	syl	rap+ist
	pos	n.
rape	ety	C14: from Latin r*_apum turnip
rape	H2.0.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian cruciferous plant, that is cultivated for its seeds, which yield a useful oil, and as a fodder plant. Also called: {colza, cole}.
rape	ety	C17: from French r*^ape, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German rasp*_on to scrape together
rape	H3.0.
	syl	rape
	pron	<rAp>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the skins and stalks of grapes left after wine-making.
rape oil	0.
	syl	rape oil
	pos	n.
	def	oil extracted from rapeseed, used as a lubricant, as a constituent of soaps, etc. Also called: {rapeseed oil, colza oil}.
rapeseed	0.
	syl	rape+seed
	pron	<1rAp2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of the rape plant.
Raphael	1.
	syl	Raph:a:el
	pron	<1r@fA*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	one of the archangels.
Raphael	2.
	syl	Raph:a:el
	pron	<1r@fA*l>
	pos	n.
	def	original name or 1483-1520, Italian painter and architect, regarded as one of the greatest artists of the High Renaissance. His many paintings include the (??1513) and the (unfinished, 1520).
Raphaelesque	sub
	head	Raphael
	syl	Raph:a+el+1esque
	pos	adj.
raphe	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek rhaph*_e a seam, from rhaptein to sew together
raphae	infl
	head	raphe
	syl	ra+phae
	pron	<-fE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raphe	1.
	syl	ra+phe
	pron	<1rAfi>
	pos	n.
	def	an elongated ridge of conducting tissue along the side of certain seeds.
raphe	2.
	syl	ra+phe
	pron	<1rAfi>
	pos	n.
	def	a longitudinal groove on the valve of a diatom.
raphe	3.
	syl	ra+phe
	pron	<1rAfi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a connecting ridge, as that between the two halves of the medulla oblongata.
raphia	0.
	syl	raph:i:a
	pron	<1r@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {raffia}.
raphide	ety	C18: from French, from Greek rhaphis needle
raphis	alt
	head	raphide
	or	raphide
	syl	ra+phis
	pron	<1rAfis>
	pos	n.
raphides	infl
	head	raphide
	syl	raph:i+des
	pron	<1r@fi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raphide	0.
	or	raphis
	syl	ra+phide
	pron	<1rAfId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous needle-shaped crystals, usually of calcium oxalate, that occur in many plant cells as a metabolic product.
rapid	ety	C17: from Latin rapidus tearing away, from rapere to seize; see #7rape %1
rapid	1.
	syl	rap+id
	pron	<1r@pid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an action or movement
	def	performed or occurring during a short interval of time; quick.
	exam	1	a rapid transformation.
rapid	2.
	syl	rap+id
	pron	<1r@pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by high speed.
	exam	1	rapid move?!ment.
rapid	3.
	syl	rap+id
	pron	<1r@pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or moving quickly; fast.
	exam	1	a rapid worker.
rapidly	sub
	head	rapid
	syl	rap+id+ly
	pos	adv.
rapidity	sub
	head	rapid
	or	rapidness
	syl	ra+pid+i:ty
	pron	<r*1piditi>
	pos	n.
rapidness	sub
	head	rapid
	or	rapidity
	syl	rap+id+ness
	pos	n.
rapid eye movement	0.
	syl	rap+id eye move+ment
	pos	n.
	def	movement of the eyeballs under closed eyelids during sleep, which occurs while the sleeper is dreaming. Abbrev.: {REM}.
rapid fire	1.
	syl	rap+id fire
	pos	n.
	def	a fast rate of gunfire.
rapid-fire	infl
	head	rapid fire
	syl	rap:id-fire.
	pos	adj.
rapid fire	2.a.
	syl	rap+id fire
	pos	adj.
	def	firing shots rapidly.
rapid fire	2.b.
	syl	rap+id fire
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting medium-calibre mounted guns designed for rapid fire.
rapid fire	3.
	syl	rap+id fire
	pos	adj.
	def	done, delivered, or occurring in rapid succession.
rapids	0.
	syl	rap+ids
	pron	<1r@pidz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	part of a river where the current is very fast and turbulent.
rapier	ety	C16: from Old French espee rapiere, literally: rasping sword; see #7rasp 
rapier	1.
	syl	ra+pi+er
	pron	<1rApi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow two-edged sword with a guarded hilt, used as a thrusting weapon, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries.
rapier	2.
	syl	ra+pi+er
	pron	<1rApi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a smaller single-edged 18th-century sword, used principally in France.
rapierlike	sub
	head	rapier
	syl	ra+pi+er+2like
	pos	adj.
rapine	ety	C15: from Latin rap*_ina plundering, from rapere to snatch
rapine	0.
	syl	rap+ine
	pron	<1r@pIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the seizure of property by force; pillage.
rapparee	ety	C17: from Irish rapairidhe pike, probably from English #7rapier 
rapparee	1.
	syl	rap+pa+ree
	pron	<2r@p*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish irregular soldier of the late 17th century.
rapparee	2.
	syl	rap+pa+ree
	pron	<2r@p*1rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any plunderer or robber.
rappee	ety	C18: from French tabac r*^ap*'e, literally: scraped tobacco, from r*^aper to scrape; see #7rape %3#7, rasp 
rappee	0.
	syl	rap+pee
	pron	<r@1pE>
	pos	n.
	def	a moist English snuff of the 18th and 19th centuries.
rappel	ety	C19: from French, from rappeler to call back, from Latin appell*_are to summon
rappels	infl
	head	rappel
	syl	rap+pels
	pos	vb.
rappelling	infl
	head	rappel
	syl	rap+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
rappelled	infl
	head	rappel
	syl	rap+pelled.
	pos	vb.
rappel	1.
	syl	rap+pel
	pron	<r@1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	to descend a steep or vertical drop by means of a rope secured above and coiled once around one's body or through karabiners attached to one's body in order to control the speed of the descent.
rappel	2.
	syl	rap+pel
	pron	<r@1pel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {abseil}. an instance or the technique of rappelling.
rappel	3.
	syl	rap+pel
	pron	<r@1pel>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a drumbeat to call soldiers to arms.
rapper	0.
	syl	rap+per
	pron	<1r@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	something used for rapping, such as a knocker on a door.
rapport	ety	C15: from French, from rapporter to bring back, from #7re -#7+ aporter, from Latin apport*_are, from ad to+ port*_are to carry
rapport	0.
	syl	rap+port
	pron	<r@1pc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	a sympathetic relationship or understanding. See also {en rapport}.
rapporteur	ety	French, literally: recorder, reporter
rapporteur	0.
	syl	rap+por+teur
	pron	<2r@pc:1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed by a committee to prepare reports of meetings or carry out an investigation.
rapprochement	0.
	syl	rap+proche+ment
	pron	French. <raprcS1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a resumption of friendly relations, esp. between two countries.
rapscallion	ety	C17: from earlier rascallion; see #7rascal 
rapscallion	0.
	syl	rap+scal+lion
	pron	<r@p1sk@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a disreputable person; rascal or rogue.
rapt	ety	C14: from Latin raptus carried away, from rapere to seize; see #7rape %1
rapt	H1.1.
	syl	rapt
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	totally absorbed; engrossed; spellbound, esp. through or as if through emotion.
	exam	1	rapt with wonder.
rapt	H1.2.
	syl	rapt
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from rapture.
	exam	1	a rapt smile.
raptly	sub
	head	rapt
	syl	rapt+ly
	pos	adv.
rapt	H2.0.
	syl	rapt
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a variant spelling of { {wrapped} (sense 2)}.
raptor	ety	C17: from Latin: plunderer, from rapere to take by force
raptor	0.
	syl	rap+tor
	pron	<1r@pt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bird of prey}.
raptorial	ety	C19: from Latin raptor a robber, from rapere to snatch
raptorial	1.
	syl	rap+to+ri:al
	pron	<r@p1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	usage	of the feet of birds
	def	adapted for seizing prey.
raptorial	2.
	syl	rap+to+ri:al
	pron	<r@p1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	usage	esp. of birds
	def	feeding on prey; predatory.
raptorial	3.
	syl	rap+to+ri:al
	pron	<r@p1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or relating to birds of prey.
rapture	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin rapt*_ura, from Latin raptus #7rapt 
rapture	1.
	syl	rap+ture
	pron	<1r@pC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of mind resulting from feelings of high emotion; joyous ecstasy.
rapture	2.
	syl	rap+ture
	pron	<1r@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an expression of ecstatic joy.
rapture	3.
	syl	rap+ture
	pron	<1r@pC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of transporting a person from one sphere of existence to another, esp. from earth to heaven.
rapture	4.
	syl	rap+ture
	pron	<1r@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to entrance; enrapture.
rapturous	0.
	syl	rap+tur+ous
	pron	<1r@pC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	experiencing or manifesting ecstatic joy or delight.
rapturously	sub
	head	rapturous
	syl	rap+tur+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
rapturousness	sub
	head	rapturous
	syl	rap+tur+ous+ness
	pos	n.
rara avis	ety	Latin: rare bird
rarae aves	infl
	head	rara avis
	syl	ra+rae a:ves
	pron	<1re*rE> <1AvEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rara avis	0.
	syl	ra:ra a:vis
	pron	<1re*r*> <1Avis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusual, uncommon, or exceptional person or thing.
rare	ety	C14: from Latin r*_arus sparse
rare	H1.1.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not widely known; not frequently used or experienced; uncommon or unusual.
	exam	1	a rare word.
rare	H1.2.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring seldom.
	exam	1	a rare appearance.
rare	H1.3.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not widely distributed; not generally occurring.
	exam	1	a rare herb.
rare	H1.4.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gas, esp. the atmosphere at high altitudes
	def	having a low density; thin; rarefied.
rare	H1.5.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncommonly great; extreme.
	exam	1	kind to a rare degree.
rare	H1.6.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting uncommon excellence; superlatively good or fine.
	exam	1	rare skill.
rare	H1.7.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly valued because of its uncommonness.
	exam	1	a rare prize.
rareness	sub
	head	rare
	syl	rare+ness
	pos	n.
rare	ety	Old English hr*_er; perhaps related to hreaw #7raw 
rare	H2.0.
	syl	rare
	pron	<re*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat, esp. beef
	def	undercooked.
rarebit	ety	C18: by folk etymology from (W#7elsh) #7rabbit ; see #7rare %2#7, {bit %1}
rarebit	0.
	syl	rare+bit
	pron	<1re*bit>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Welsh rabbit}.
rare earth	1.
	syl	rare earth
	pos	n.
	def	any oxide of a lanthanide.
rare earth	2.
	syl	rare earth
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rare-earth element}. another name for {lanthanide}.
raree show	ety	C17: raree from #7rare %1
raree show	1.
	syl	ra+ree show
	pron	<1re*rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a street show or carnival.
raree show	2.
	syl	ra+ree show
	pron	<1re*rE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {peepshow}.
rarefication	alt
	head	rarefaction
	or	rarefaction
	syl	rar+e:fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2re*rifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
rarefaction	0.
	or	rarefication
	syl	rar+e:fac+tion
	pron	<2re*ri1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making less dense or the state of being less dense.
rarefactional	sub
	head	rarefaction
	syl	rar+e:1fac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
rareficational	sub
	head	rarefaction
	or	rarefactive
	syl	rar+e:fi+1ca+tion+al
	pos	adj.
rarefactive	sub
	head	rarefaction
	or	rareficational
	syl	rar+e:1fac+tive
	pos	adj.
rarefied	1.
	syl	rar+e:fied
	pron	<1re*ri2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	exalted in nature or character; lofty.
	exam	1	a rarefied spiritual existence.
rarefied	2.
	syl	rar+e:fied
	pron	<1re*ri2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	current within only a small group; esoteric or exclusive.
rarefy	ety	C14: from Old French rar*'efier, from Latin r*_ar*_efacere, from r*_arus #7rare %1#7+ facere to make
rarfies	infl
	head	rarefy
	syl	rar+fies
	pos	vb.
rarfying	infl
	head	rarefy
	syl	rar+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
rarfied	infl
	head	rarefy
	syl	rar+fied.
	pos	vb.
rarefy	0.
	syl	rar+e:fy
	pron	<1re*ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become rarer or less dense; thin out.
rarefiable	sub
	head	rarefy
	syl	rar+e:2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rarefier	sub
	head	rarefy
	syl	rar+e:2fi+er
	pos	n.
rare gas	0.
	syl	rare gas
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {inert gas}.
rarely	1.
	syl	rare+ly
	pron	<1re*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	hardly ever; seldom.
	exam	1	I'm rarely in town these days.
rarely	2.
	syl	rare+ly
	pron	<1re*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	to an unusual degree; exceptionally.
rarely	3.
	syl	rare+ly
	pron	<1re*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	uncommonly well; excellently.
	exam	1	he did rarely at market yesterday.
rareripe	ety	C18: rare, variant of #7rathe+ripe 
rareripe	1.
	syl	rare+ripe
	pron	<1re*2rIp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	ripening early.
rareripe	2.
	syl	rare+ripe
	pron	<1re*2rIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fruit or vegetable that ripens early.
raring	ety	C20: from rare, variant of #7rear %2
raring	0.
	syl	rar+ing
	pron	<1re*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready; willing; enthusiastic (esp. in the phrase {raring to go) }.
rarities	infl
	head	rarity
	syl	rar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rarity	1.
	syl	rar+i:ty
	pron	<1re*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare person or thing, esp. something interesting or valued because it is uncommon.
rarity	2.
	syl	rar+i:ty
	pron	<1re*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being rare.
Rarotonga	0.
	syl	Ra+ro+ton+ga
	pron	<2re*r*1toGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, in the SW Cook Islands: the chief island of the group. Chief settlement: Avarua. Pop.: 9971 (1966). Area: 67 sq. km (26 sq. miles).
RAS	1.
	syl	R.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Agricultural Society.
RAS	2.
	syl	R.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Astronomical Society.
rasbora	ety	from New Latin, from an East Indian language
rasbora	0.
	syl	ras+bo+ra
	pron	<r@z1bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small cyprinid fishes constituting the genus of tropical Asia and East Africa. Many species are brightly coloured and are popular aquarium fishes.
RASC	0.
	syl	R.A.S.C.
	usage	abbrev. for the former
	def	Royal Army Service Corps, now called Royal Corps of Transport.
rascal	ety	C14: from Old French rascaille rabble, perhaps from Old Norman French rasque mud, filth
rascal	1.
	syl	ras+cal
	pron	<1ra:skL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disreputable person; villain.
rascal	2.
	syl	ras+cal
	pron	<1ra:skL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous or impish rogue.
rascal	3.
	syl	ras+cal
	pron	<1ra:skL>
	pos	n.
	def	an affectionate or mildly reproving term for a child or old man.
	exam	1	you little rascal;
	exam	2	the wicked old rascal kissed her.
rascal	4.
	syl	ras+cal
	pron	<1ra:skL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person of lowly birth.
rascal	5.a.
	syl	ras+cal
	pron	<1ra:skL>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to the mob or rabble.
rascal	5.b.
	syl	ras+cal
	pron	<1ra:skL>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonest; knavish.
rascalities	infl
	head	rascality
	syl	ras+cal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rascality	0.
	syl	ras+cal+i:ty
	pron	<ra:1sk@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	mischievous, disreputable, or dishonest character, behaviour, or action.
rascally	1.
	syl	ras+cal+ly
	pron	<1ra:sk*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonest or mean; base.
rascally	2.
	syl	ras+cal+ly
	pron	<1ra:sk*li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Ar?!chaic. esp. of places, etc.
	def	wretchedly unpleasant; miserable.
rascally	3.
	syl	ras+cal+ly
	pron	<1ra:sk*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a dishonest or mean fashion.
rase	0.
	syl	rase
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {raze}.
raser	sub
	head	rase
	syl	ras+er
	pos	n.
rash	ety	C14: from Old High German rasc hurried, clever; related to Old Norse roskr brave
rash	H1.1.
	syl	rash
	pron	<r@S>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting without due consideration or thought; impetuous.
rash	H1.2.
	syl	rash
	pron	<r@S>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resulting from excessive haste or impetuosity.
	exam	1	a rash word.
rashly	sub
	head	rash
	syl	rash+ly
	pos	adv.
rashness	sub
	head	rash
	syl	rash+ness
	pos	n.
rash	ety	C18: from Old French rasche, from raschier to scratch, from Latin r*_adere to scrape &- #!rash+@!like adj.
rash	H2.1.
	syl	rash
	pron	<r@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any skin eruption.
rash	H2.2.
	syl	rash
	pron	<r@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of unpleasant and unexpected occurrences.
	exam	1	a rash of forest fires.
rasher	ety	C16: of unknown origin
rasher	0.
	syl	rash+er
	pron	<1r@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin slice of bacon or ham.
Resht	alt
	head	Rasht
	or	Rasht
	syl	Resht
	pos	n.
Rasht	0.
	or	Resht
	syl	Rasht
	pron	<r@St>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Iran, near the Caspian Sea: agricultural and commercial centre in a rice-growing area. Pop.: 175000 (1973 est.).
Rask	0.
	syl	Rask
	qual	Danish
	def	rasg) {Ras@.mus Chris@.tian} (#!rasmus #!kresdjan). 1787-1832, Danish philologist. He pioneered comparative philology with his work on Old Norse (1818).
Knud Johan Victor	infl
	head	Rasmussen
	syl	Knud Jo:han Vic:tor
	pron	<knuD> <jo1han> <1viktcr>
	pos	n.
Rasmussen	0.
	syl	Ras:mus:sen
	pron	Danish <1rasmus*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1933, Danish arctic explorer and ethnolo?!gist. He led several expeditions through the Arctic in support of his theory that the North American Indians were originally migrants from Asia.
rasorial	ety	C19: from New Latin Rasores such birds, from Latin r*_adere to scrape
rasorial	0.
	syl	ra+so+ri:al
	pron	<r*1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds such as domestic poultry
	def	adapted for scratching the ground for food.
rasp	ety	C16: from Old French raspe, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German rasp*_on to scrape
rasp	1.
	syl	rasp
	pron	<ra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a harsh grating noise.
rasp	2.
	syl	rasp
	pron	<ra:sp>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse file with rows of raised teeth.
rasp	3.
	syl	rasp
	pron	<ra:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrape or rub (something) roughly, esp. with a rasp; abrade.
rasp	4.
	syl	rasp
	pron	<ra:sp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter with or make a harsh grating noise.
rasp	5.
	syl	rasp
	pron	<ra:sp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to irritate (one's nerves or senses); grate (upon).
rasper	sub
	head	rasp
	syl	rasp+er
	pos	n.
raspish	sub
	head	rasp
	syl	rasp+ish
	pos	adj.
raspatory	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin raspatorium 
ies	infl
	head	raspatory
	syl	+ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raspatory	0.
	syl	ras+pa+tor:y
	pron	<1rasp*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for abrading; surgeon's rasp.
raspberry	ety	C17: from earlier raspis raspberry, of unknown origin+#7berry 
raspberries	infl
	head	raspberry
	syl	rasp+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
raspberry	1.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the prickly shrubs of the rosaceous genus such as of E North America and of Europe, that have pinkish-white flowers and typically red berry-like fruits (drupelets). See also {bramble}.
raspberry	2.a.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any such plant.
raspberry	2.b.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	raspberry jelly.
black raspberry	3.
	head	raspberry
	syl	black raspberry.
	def	Popular name: {blackcap}.
raspberry	3.a.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a related plant, of E North America, that has black berry-like fruits.
raspberry	3.b.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant.
raspberry	4.a.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark purplish-red colour.
raspberry	4.b.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a raspberry dress.
raspberry	5.
	syl	rasp+ber:ry
	pron	<1ra:zb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a spluttering noise made with the tongue and lips to express contempt (esp. in the phrase {blow a raspberry) }.
raspy	alt
	head	rasping
	or	rasping
	syl	rasp:y
	pos	adj.
rasping	0.
	or	raspy
	syl	rasp+ing
	pron	<1ra:spiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a noise
	def	harsh or grating; rough.
raspings	0.
	syl	rasp+ings
	pron	<1ra:spiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	browned breadcrumbs for coating fish and other foods before frying, etc.
Grigori eEfimovich	infl
	head	Rasputin
	syl	Gri:go:ri +eE:fi:mo:vich
	pron	<gri1gcrij> <ji1fim*viC>
	pos	n.
Rasputin	0.
	syl	Ras:pu:tin
	pron	<r@1spju:tin>, Russian <ras1putin>
	pos	n.
	def	??1871-1916, Siberian peasant monk, notorious for his debauchery, who wielded great influence over Tsarina Alexandra. He was assassinated by a group of Russian noblemen.
rasse	ety	C19: from Javanese rase 
rasse	0.
	syl	ras:se
	pron	<1r@si>, <r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small civet, of S and SE Asia.
Rastafarian	1.
	syl	Ras+ta+far+i:an
	pron	<2r@st*1fe*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Jamaican cult that regards {Ras Tafari} (the former emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie) as God.
Rastafarian	2.
	syl	Ras+ta+far+i:an
	pron	<2r@st*1fe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Rastafarians.
raster	ety	C20: via German from Latin: rake, from r*_adere to scrape
raster	0.
	syl	ras+ter
	pron	<1r@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of horizontal scanning lines traced by an electron beam, esp. on a television screen.
rat	ety	Old English r@att; related to Old Saxon ratta, Old High German rato 
rat	1.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous long-tailed murine rodents, esp. of the genus that are similar to but larger than mice and are now distributed all over the world. See also {brown rat, black rat}.
rat	2.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who deserts his friends or associates, esp. in time of trouble.
rat	3.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a worker who works during a strike; blackleg; scab.
rat	4.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an informer; stool pigeon.
rat	5.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a despicable person.
smell a rat	6.
	head	rat
	syl	smell a rat.
	def	to have suspicions of some treacherous practice.
rats	infl
	head	rat
	syl	rats
	pos	vb.
ratting	infl
	head	rat
	syl	rat+ting
	pos	vb.
ratted	infl
	head	rat
	syl	rat+ted.
	pos	vb.
rat	7.a.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divulge secret information (about); betray the trust (of).
rat	7.b.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to default (on); abandon.
	exam	1	he ratted on the project at the last minute.
rat	8.
	syl	rat
	pron	<r@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hunt and kill rats. {~} See also {rats}.
ratlike	sub
	head	rat
	syl	rat+2like
	pos	adj.
rata	ety	C19: from Maori
rata	0.
	syl	ra+ta
	pron	<1ra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two New Zealand myrtaceous forest trees, or having crimson flowers and hard wood.
rateable	alt
	head	ratable
	or	ratable
	syl	rate+a:ble
	pron	<1rAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
ratable	1.
	or	rateable
	syl	rat+a:ble
	pron	<1rAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be rated or evaluated.
ratable	2.
	or	rateable
	syl	rat+a:ble
	pron	<1rAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of property, etc.
	def	liable to payment of rates.
ratability	sub
	head	ratable
	or	ratableness
	syl	rat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
rateability	sub
	head	ratable
	or	rateableness
	syl	rate+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
ratableness	sub
	head	ratable
	or	ratability
	syl	rat+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
rateableness	sub
	head	ratable
	or	rateability
	syl	rate+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
ratably	sub
	head	ratable
	or	rateably
	syl	rat+a:bly
	pos	adv.
rateably	sub
	head	ratable
	or	ratably
	syl	rate+a:bly
	pos	adv.
rateable value	alt
	head	ratable value
	or	ratable value
	syl	rate+a:ble val:ue
	pos	n.
ratable value	0.
	or	rateable value
	syl	rat+a:ble val:ue
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fixed value assigned to a property by a local authority, on the basis of which variable annual rates are charged.
ratafia	ety	C17: from West Indian Creole French
ratafee	alt
	head	ratafia
	or	ratafia
	syl	rat:a+fee
	pron	<2r@t*1fE>
	pos	n.
ratafia	1.
	or	ratafee
	syl	rat:a+fi:a
	pron	<2r@t*1fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquor made from fruit or from brandy with added fruit.
ratafia	2.
	or	ratafee
	syl	rat:a+fi:a
	pron	<2r@t*1fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flavouring essence made from almonds.
ratafia	3.
	or	ratafee
	syl	rat:a+fi:a
	pron	<2r@t*1fi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	Also called: {ratafia biscuit}. a small macaroon flavoured with almonds.
ratal	ety	C19: see {#7rate %1}
	infl
	head	ratal
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
ratal	1.
	syl	ra+tal
	pron	<1rAtL>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount on which rates are assessed; ratable value. {~}
ratal	2.
	syl	ra+tal
	pron	<1rAtL>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to rates (local taxation).
ratan	0.
	syl	ra+tan
	pron	<r@1t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rattan}.
ratatat	alt
	head	ratatat-tat
	or	ratatat-tat
	syl	rat:a+tat
	pron	<1r@t*1t@t>
	pos	n.
ratatat-tat	0.
	or	ratatat
	syl	rat:a+tat-tat
	pron	<1r@t*2t@t1t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of knocking on a door.
ratatouille	ety	from French, from touiller to stir, from Latin tudicu?!l*_are, from tudes hammer
ratatouille	0.
	syl	ra+ta+touille
	pron	<r@t*1twE>
	pos	n.
	def	a vegetable casserole made of tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, etc., fried in oil and stewed slowly.
ratbag	0.
	syl	rat+bag
	pron	<1r@t2b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
	def	a contemptible person: used as a term of abuse or disgust.
ratbaggery	0.
	syl	rat+bag+ger:y
	pron	<1r@t2b@g*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	rascally behav?!iour.
disease	alt
	head	ratbite fever
	or	ratbite fever
	syl	dis+ease
	pron	<1r@t2bIt>
	pos	n.
ratbite fever	0.
	or	disease
	syl	rat+bite fe+ver
	pron	<1r@t2bIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an acute infectious febrile disease caused by the bite of a rat infected with either of two pathogenic bacteria or .
rat-catcher	0.
	syl	rat-catch:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose job is to destroy or drive away vermin, esp. rats.
ratchet	ety	C17: from French rochet, from Old French rocquet blunt head of a lance, of Germanic origin: compare Old High German rocko distaff
ratchet	1.
	syl	ratch+et
	pron	<1r@Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in which a toothed rack or wheel is engaged by a pawl to permit motion in one direction only.
ratchet	2.
	syl	ratch+et
	pron	<1r@Cit>
	pos	n.
	def	the toothed rack or wheel forming part of such a device.
rate	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medi?!eval Latin rata, from Latin pr*_o rat*_a parte according to a fixed pro?!portion, from ratus fixed, from r*_er*_i to think, decide
rate	H1.1.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or amount considered in relation to or measured against another quantity or amount.
	exam	1	a rate of 70 miles an hour.
rate	H1.2.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a price or charge with reference to a standard or scale.
	exam	1	rate of interest;
	exam	2	rate of discount.
rate	H1.3.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge made per unit for a commodity, service, etc.
rate	H1.4.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {rates}.
rate	H1.5.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the relative speed of progress or change of something variable; pace.
	exam	1	he works at a great rate;
	exam	2	the rate of production has doubled.
rate	H1.6.a.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	relative quality; class or grade.
rate	H1.6.b.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	first-rate ideas.
rate	H1.7.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a measure of the frequency of occurrence of a given event, such as births and deaths, usually expressed as the number of times the event occurs for every thousand of the total population considered.
rate	H1.8.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wage calculated against a unit of time.
rate	H1.9.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of gain or loss of a timepiece.
at any rate	10.
	head	rate
	syl	at any rate.
	def	in any case; at all events; anyway.
rate	H1.11.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to assign or receive a position on a scale of relative values; rank.
	exam	1	he is rated fifth in the world.
rate	H1.12.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to estimate the value of; evaluate.
	exam	1	we rate your services high?!ly.
rate	H1.13.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be worthy of; deserve.
	exam	1	this hotel does not rate four stars.
rate	H1.14.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to consider; regard.
	exam	1	I rate him among my friends.
rate	H1.15.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to assess the value of (property) for the purpose of local taxation.
rate	H1.16.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to think highly of.
	exam	1	the clients do not rate the new system.
rate	ety	C14: perhaps related to Swedish rata to chide
rate	H2.0.
	syl	rate
	pron	<rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scold or criticize severely; rebuke harshly.
rateable	0.
	syl	rate+a:ble
	pron	<1rAt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {ratable}.
rateen	0.
	syl	ra+teen
	pron	<r@1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ratine}.
ratel	ety	C18: from Afrikaans
ratel	0.
	syl	ra+tel
	pron	<1rAtL>
	pos	n.
	def	a musteline mammal, inhabiting wooded regions of Africa and S Asia. It has a massive body, strong claws, and a thick coat that is paler on the back and feeds on honey and small animals. Also called: {honey badger}.
rate of exchange	0.
	syl	rate of ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	See {exchange rate}.
ratepayer	0.
	syl	rate+pay:er
	pron	<1rAt2pA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who pays local rates, esp. a householder.
rates	0.
	syl	rates
	pron	<rAts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a tax on property levied by a local authority.
ratfink	ety	C20: from #7rat +#7fink 
ratfink	0.
	syl	rat+fink
	pron	<1r@t2fiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a contemptible or undesirable person.
ratfish	infl
	or	ratfishes
	syl	rat+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ratfishes	infl
	head	ratfish
	or	ratfish
	syl	rat+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ratfish	1.
	syl	rat+fish
	pron	<1r@t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rabbitfish} (sense 1).
ratfish	2.
	syl	rat+fish
	pron	<1r@t2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a chimaera, of the North Pacific Ocean, which has a long narrow tail.
ratha	ety	Hindi
ratha	0.
	syl	ratha
	pos	r^t; n.
	usage	in India
	def	a four-wheeled carriage drawn by horses or bullocks; chariot.
rathe	ety	Old English hrathe; related to Old High German hrado, Old Norse hrathr 
rath	alt
	head	rathe
	or	rathe
	syl	rath
	pron	<ra:T>
	pos	adj.
rathe	1.
	or	rath
	syl	rathe
	pron	<rA@d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	blossom?!ing or ripening early in the season.
rathe	2.
	or	rath
	syl	rathe
	pron	<rA@d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	eager or prompt.
Walther	infl
	head	Rathenau
	syl	Wal:ther
	pron	<1valt*r>
	pos	n.
Rathenau	0.
	syl	Ra:the:nau
	pron	German <1ra:t*nau>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1922, German industrialist and statesman: he organized the German war industries during World War I, became minister of reconstruction (1921) and of foreign affairs (1922), and was largely responsible for the treaty of Rapallo with Russia. His assassin?!ation by right-wing extremists caused a furore.
rather	ety	Old English hrathor comparative of hr@ath #7ready, quick; related to Old Norse hrathr #e Usage. Both would and had are used with rather in sentences such as I would rather (or had rather) go to the film than to the play. Had rather is less common and now widely regarded as slightly old-fashioned.
rather	1.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	relatively or fairly; somewhat.
	exam	1	it's rather dull.
rather	2.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	to a signifi?!cant or noticeable extent; quite.
	exam	1	she's rather pretty.
rather	3.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	to a limited extent or degree.
	exam	1	I rather thought that was the case.
rather	4.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	with better or more just cause.
	exam	1	this text is rather to be deleted than rewritten.
rather	5.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	more readily or willingly; sooner.
	exam	1	I would rather not see you tomorrow.
rather	6.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	on the contrary.
	exam	1	it's not cold. Rather, it's very hot indeed.
rather	7.
	syl	ra+ther
	pron	<1ra:@d*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in senses 1-4, not used with a negative
	def	an expression of strong affirmation, often in answer to a question.
	exam	1	Is it worth seeing??
	exam	2	Rather&!
ratify	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin ratus fixed (see #7rate %1)#7+ facere to make
ratifies	infl
	head	ratify
	syl	rat:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ratifying	infl
	head	ratify
	syl	rat:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ratified	infl
	head	ratify
	syl	rat:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ratify	0.
	syl	rat:i+fy
	pron	<1r@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give formal approval or consent to.
ratifiable	sub
	head	ratify
	syl	rat:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	n.
ratification	sub
	head	ratify
	syl	rat:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
ratifier	sub
	head	ratify
	syl	rat:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
ratine	ety	C17: from French, from ratine, of obscure origin
rateen	infl
	head	ratine
	syl	ra+teen
	pron	<r@1tEn>
	pos	n.
ratteen	infl
	head	ratine
	or	ratin'e
	syl	rat+teen
	pron	<r@1tEn>
	pos	n.
ratin'e	infl
	head	ratine
	or	ratteen
	syl	rat:i+n*'e
	pron	<1r@ti2nA>
	pos	n.
ratine	0.
	syl	ra+tine
	pron	<r@1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse loosely woven cloth.
rating	H1.1.
	syl	rat+ing
	pron	<1rAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a classification according to order or grade; ranking.
rating	H1.2.
	syl	rat+ing
	pron	<1rAtiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain navies
	def	a sailor who holds neither commissioned nor warrant rank; an ordinary seaman.
rating	H1.3.
	syl	rat+ing
	pron	<1rAtiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sailing.
	def	a handicap assigned to a racing boat based on its dimensions, sail area, weight, draught, etc.
rating	H1.4.
	syl	rat+ing
	pron	<1rAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the estimated financial or credit standing of a business enterprise or individual.
rating	H1.5.
	syl	rat+ing
	pron	<1rAtiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Radio, television, etc.
	def	a figure based on statistical sampling indicating what proportion of the total listening and viewing audience tune in to a specific programme or network.
rating	H2.0.
	syl	rat+ing
	pron	<1rAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp scolding or rebuke.
ratio	ety	C17: from Latin: a reckoning, from r*_er*_i to think; see #7reason 
ratios	infl
	head	ratio
	syl	ra+ti:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ratio	1.
	syl	ra+ti:o
	pron	<1rASi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a relationship that indicates the extent to which one class of objects exists compared to another.
	exam	1	the ratio of boys to girls.
ratio	2.
	syl	ra+ti:o
	pron	<1rASi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a quotient of two numbers or quantities. See also { {proportion} (sense 6).}
ratiocinate	ety	C17: from Latin rati*_ocin*_ar*_i to calculate, from rati*_o #7reason 
ratiocinate	0.
	syl	ra+ti+oc:i+nate
	pron	<2r@ti1osi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think or argue logically and methodically; reason.
ratiocination	sub
	head	ratiocinate
	syl	ra+ti+2oc:i+1na+tion
	pos	n.
ratiocinator	sub
	head	ratiocinate
	syl	ra+ti+1oc:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
ration	ety	C18: via French from Latin rati*_o calculation; see #7reason 
ration	1.a.
	syl	ra+tion
	pron	<1r@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed allowance of food, provisions, etc., esp. a statutory one for civilians in time of scarcity or soldiers in time of war.
	exam	1	a tea ration.
ration	1.b.
	syl	ra+tion
	pron	<1r@S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a ration book.
ration	2.
	syl	ra+tion
	pron	<1r@S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sufficient or adequate amount.
	exam	1	you've had your ration of television for today.
ration	3.
	syl	ra+tion
	pron	<1r@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to distribute (provisions), esp. to an army.
ration	4.
	syl	ra+tion
	pron	<1r@S*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict the distribution or consumption of (a commodity) by (people).
	exam	1	the government has rationed sugar;
	exam	2	sugar is short, so I'll have to ration you.
rational	ety	C14: from Latin rati*_on*_alis, from rati*_o #7reason 
rational	1.
	syl	ra+tion+al
	pron	<1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	using reason or logic in thinking out a problem.
rational	2.
	syl	ra+tion+al
	pron	<1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with the principles of logic or reason; reasonable.
rational	3.
	syl	ra+tion+al
	pron	<1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of sound mind; sane.
	exam	1	the patient seemed quite rational.
rational	4.
	syl	ra+tion+al
	pron	<1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	endowed with the capacity to reason; capable of logical thought.
	exam	1	man is a rational being.
rational	5.
	syl	ra+tion+al
	pron	<1r@S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of an expression, equation, etc.
	def	containing no variable either in irreducible radical form or raised to a fractional power.
rationally	sub
	head	rational
	syl	ra+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
rationalness	sub
	head	rational
	syl	ra+tion+al+ness
	pos	n.
rationale	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin rati*_on*_alis 
rationale	0.
	syl	ra+tion+ale
	pron	<2r@S*1na:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a reasoned exposition, esp. one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc.
rationalism	1.
	syl	ra+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1r@S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that reason is the proper basis for regulating morals, conduct, etc.
rationalism	2.a.
	syl	ra+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1r@S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without regard to experience.
rationalism	2.b.
	syl	ra+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1r@S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Cartesian doctrine that self-evident propositions and their consequences form the basis of all knowledge. Compare {empiricism, intuitionism}.
rationalism	3.
	syl	ra+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1r@S*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine that human reason, rather than divine revelation, is the basis for establishing religious truth.
rationalist	sub
	head	rationalism
	syl	ra+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
rationalistic	sub
	head	rationalism
	syl	ra+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
rationalistically	sub
	head	rationalism
	syl	ra+tion+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rationalities	infl
	head	rationality
	syl	ra+tion+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rationality	1.
	syl	ra+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2r@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being rational or logical.
rationality	2.
	syl	ra+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2r@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the possession or utilization of reason or logic.
rationality	3.
	syl	ra+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<2r@S*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a reasonable or logical opinion.
rationalise	alt
	head	rationalize
	or	rationalize
	syl	ra+tion+al+ise
	pron	<1r@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
rationalize	1.
	or	rationalise
	syl	ra+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1r@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to justify (one's actions, esp. discreditable actions, or beliefs) with plausible reasons, esp. after the event.
rationalize	2.
	or	rationalise
	syl	ra+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1r@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply logic or reason to (something).
rationalize	3.
	or	rationalise
	syl	ra+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1r@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eliminate unnecessary equipment, personnel, or processes from (a factory, etc.), in order to make it more efficient.
rationalize	4.
	or	rationalise
	syl	ra+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1r@S*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to eliminate one or more radicals without changing the value of (an expression) or the roots of (an equation).
rationalization	sub
	head	rationalize
	or	rationalisation
	syl	ra+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
rationalisation	sub
	head	rationalize
	or	rationalization
	syl	ra+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
rationalizer	sub
	head	rationalize
	or	rationaliser
	syl	ra+tion+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
rationaliser	sub
	head	rationalize
	or	rationalizer
	syl	ra+tion+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
rational number	0.
	syl	ra+tion+al num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any real number of the form / , where and are integers and is not zero, as 7 or 7/3.
rations	0.
	syl	ra+tions
	pron	<1r@S*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	a fixed daily allowance of food, esp. to military personnel or when supplies are limited. See also {iron rations}.
Ratisbon	0.
	syl	Rat+is+bon
	pron	<1r@tiz2bon>
	pos	n.
	def	the former English name for {Regensburg}.
ratite	ety	C19: from Latin ratis raft
ratite	1.
	syl	rat+ite
	pron	<1r@tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flightless birds
	def	having a breastbone that lacks a keel for the attachment of flight muscles.
ratite	2.
	syl	rat+ite
	pron	<1r@tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the flightless birds, formerly classified as a group (the , that have a flat breastbone, feathers lacking vanes, and reduced wings.
ratite	3.
	syl	rat+ite
	pron	<1r@tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird, such as an ostrich, kiwi, or rhea, that belongs to this group; a flightless bird.
rat kangaroo	0.
	syl	rat kan+ga+roo
	pos	n.
	def	any of several ratlike kangaroos of the genera etc., that occur in Australia and Tasmania.
Ratlam	0.
	syl	Rat+lam
	pron	<r^t1la:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW India, in Madhya Pradesh. Pop.: 106666 (1971).
ratline	ety	C15: of unknown origin
ratlin	alt
	head	ratline
	or	ratline
	syl	rat+lin
	pron	<1r@tlin>
	pos	n.
ratline	0.
	or	ratlin
	syl	rat+line
	pron	<1r@tlin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of a series of light lines tied across the shrouds of a sailing vessel for climbing aloft.
RATO	0.
	syl	RATO
	pron	<1rAt*u>
	usage	acronym for
	def	rocket-assisted takeoff.
ratoon	ety	C18: from Spanish reto?~no young shoot, from #7re -#7+ oto?~nar to sprout in autumn, from oto?~no #7autumn 
rattoon	alt
	head	ratoon
	or	ratoon
	syl	rat+toon
	pron	<r@1tu:n>
	pos	n.
ratoon	1.
	or	rattoon
	syl	ra+toon
	pron	<r@1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a new shoot that grows from near the root or crown of crop plants, esp. the sugar cane, after the old growth has been cut back.
ratoon	2.
	or	rattoon
	syl	ra+toon
	pron	<r@1tu:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to propagate or cause to propagate by such a growth.
rat race	0.
	syl	rat race
	pos	n.
	def	a continual routine of hectic competitive activity.
	exam	1	working in the City is a real rat race.
rats	0.
	syl	rats
	pron	<r@ts>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of rejection or disdain.
ratsbane	0.
	syl	rats+bane
	pron	<1r@ts2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	rat poison, esp. arsenic oxide.
Ratskeller	ety	German: from Rat (haus) town hall+ Keller cellar
Ratskeller	1.
	syl	Rats+kel+ler
	pron	German. <1ra:ts2kel*r>
	pos	n.
	def	the cellar of a town hall, esp. one used as a beer hall or restaurant.
Ratskeller	2.
	syl	Rats+kel+ler
	pron	German. <1ra:ts2kel*r>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar establishment, esp. in the U.S.
rat snake	0.
	syl	rat snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nonvenomous rodent-eating colubrid snakes, such as of North America and of Asia.
rat-tail	1.
	syl	rat-tail
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {grenadier} (the fish).
rat-tail	2.a.
	syl	rat-tail
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's tail that has no hairs.
rat-tail	2.b.
	syl	rat-tail
	pos	n.
	def	a horse having such a tail.
rat-tail	3.
	syl	rat-tail
	pos	n.
	def	a style of spoon in which the line of the handle is prolonged in a tapering moulding along the back of the bowl.
rat-tail	4.
	syl	rat-tail
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of woodworking or metalworking file.
rattan	ety	C17: from Malay r*_otan 
ratan	alt
	head	rattan
	or	rattan
	syl	ra+tan
	pron	<r@1t@n>
	pos	n.
rattan	1.
	or	ratan
	syl	rat+tan
	pron	<r@1t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the climbing palms of the genus and related genera, having tough stems used for wickerwork and canes.
rattan	2.
	or	ratan
	syl	rat+tan
	pron	<r@1t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the stems of such plants collectively.
rattan	3.
	or	ratan
	syl	rat+tan
	pron	<r@1t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick made from one of these stems.
rat-tat	0.
	syl	rat-tat
	pron	<1r@t2t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	variant of {ratatat-tat}.
ratteen	0.
	syl	rat+teen
	pron	<r@1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ratine}.
ratter	1.
	syl	rat+ter
	pron	<1r@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dog or cat that catches and kills rats.
ratter	2.
	syl	rat+ter
	pron	<1r@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {rat} (senses 3, 4).}
Rattigan	0.
	syl	Rat:ti:gan
	pron	<1r@tig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ter@.ence Mer@.vyn}. 1911-77, English playwright. His plays include (1946), (1954), and (1960).
rattish	0.
	syl	rat+tish
	pron	<1r@tiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or infested with rats.
rattle	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch ratelen; related to Middle High German razzen, of imitative origin &- #!rat+tler n.
rattle	H1.1.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a rapid succession of short sharp sounds, as of loose pellets colliding when shaken in a container.
rattle	H1.2.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shake or cause to shake with such a sound.
	exam	1	the explosion rattled the windows.
rattle	H1.3.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send, move, drive, etc., with such a sound.
	exam	1	the car rattled along the country road.
rattle	H1.4.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to chatter idly; talk, esp. at length.
	exam	1	he rattled on about his work.
rattle	H1.5.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by off, out, etc.
	def	to recite perfunctorily or rapidly.
rattle	H1.6.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disconcert; make frightened or anxious. {~}
rattle	H1.7.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rapid succession of short sharp sounds.
rattle	H1.8.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a baby's toy filled with small pellets that rattle when shaken.
rattle	H1.9.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a series of loosely connected horny segments on the tail of a rattlesnake, vibrated to produce a rattling sound.
rattle	H1.10.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	any of various European scrophulariaceous plants having a capsule in which the seeds rattle, such as ({red rattle}) and ({yellow rattle}) .
rattle	H1.11.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	idle chatter.
rattle	H1.12.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	an idle chatterer.
rattle	H1.13.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {rale}.
rattle	ety	C18: back formation from rattling, variant of #7ratline 
rattle	H2.0.
	syl	rat+tle
	pron	<1r@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to fit (a vessel or its rigging) with ratlines.
rattlebox	0.
	syl	rat:tle+box
	pron	<1r@tL2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical and sub?!tropical leguminous plants that have inflated pods within which the seeds rattle.
rattlehead	infl
	head	rattlebrain
	or	rattlepate
	syl	rat:tle+head
	pos	n.
rattlepate	infl
	head	rattlebrain
	or	rattlehead
	syl	rat:tle+pate
	pos	n.
rattlebrain	0.
	syl	rat:tle+brain
	pron	<1r@tL2brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a light-minded person, full of idle talk.
rattlesnake	0.
	syl	rat:tle+snake
	pron	<1r@tL2snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the venomous New World snakes constituting the genera and such as ({black} or {timber rattlesnake}) : family (pit vipers). They have a series of loose horny segments on the tail that are vibrated to produce a buzzing or whirring sound. Informal name: {rattler}.
rattlesnake plantain	0.
	syl	rat:tle+snake plan+tain
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small temperate and tropical orchids of the genus having mottled or striped leaves and spikes of yellowish-white flowers.
rattletrap	0.
	syl	rat:tle+trap
	pron	<1r@tL2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a broken-down old vehicle, esp. an old car.
rattlier	infl
	head	rattly
	syl	rat+tli+er
	pos	adj.
rattliest	infl
	head	rattly
	syl	rat+tli+est.
	pos	adj.
rattly	0.
	syl	rat+tly
	pron	<1r@tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a rattle; rattling.
rattoon	0.
	syl	rat+toon
	pron	<r@1tu:n>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {ratoon}.
rattrap	1.
	syl	rat+trap
	pron	<1r@t2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for catching rats.
rattrap	2.
	syl	rat+trap
	pron	<1r@t2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a type of bicycle pedal having serrated steel foot pads and a toe clip.
rattier	infl
	head	ratty
	syl	rat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
rattiest	infl
	head	ratty
	syl	rat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
ratty	1.
	syl	rat+ty
	pron	<1r@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	irritable; annoyed.
ratty	2.
	syl	rat+ty
	pron	<1r@ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Slang. of the hair
	def	straggly, unkempt, or greasy.
ratty	3.
	syl	rat+ty
	pron	<1r@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	shabby; dilapidated.
ratty	4.a.
	syl	rat+ty
	pron	<1r@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	angry.
ratty	4.b.
	syl	rat+ty
	pron	<1r@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	mad.
ratty	5.
	syl	rat+ty
	pron	<1r@ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or full of rats.
rattily	sub
	head	ratty
	syl	rat+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
rattiness	sub
	head	ratty
	syl	rat+ti+ness
	pos	n.
raucous	ety	C18: from Latin raucus hoarse
raucous	0.
	syl	rau+cous
	pron	<1rc:k*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of voices, cries, etc.
	def	harshly or hoarse?!ly loud.
raucously	sub
	head	raucous
	syl	rau+cous+ly
	pos	adv.
raucousness	sub
	head	raucous
	or	raucity
	syl	rau+cous+ness
	pron	<1rc:siti>
	pos	n.
raucity	sub
	head	raucous
	or	raucousness
	syl	rau+ci:ty
	pron	<1rc:siti>
	pos	n.
raunchy	ety	C20: of unknown origin
raunchier	infl
	head	raunchy
	syl	raun+chi+er
	pos	adj.
raunchiest	infl
	head	raunchy
	syl	raun+chi+est.
	pos	adj.
raunchy	0.
	syl	raun+chy
	pron	<1rc:nCi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	lecherous or smutty.
raunchiness	sub
	head	raunchy
	syl	raun+chi+ness
	pos	n.
rauwolfia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Leonhard Rauwolf (died 1596), German botanist
rauwolfia	1.
	syl	rau+wol+fi:a
	pron	<rc:1wulfi*>, <rau->
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical tree or shrub of the apocynaceous genus esp. of SE Asia.
rauwolfia	2.
	syl	rau+wol+fi:a
	pron	<rc:1wulfi*>, <rau->
	pos	n.
	def	the powdered root of a source of various drugs, esp. reserpine.
ravage	ety	C17: from French, from Old French ravir to snatch away, #7ravish 
ravage	1.
	syl	rav+age
	pron	<1r@viJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause extensive damage to. {~}
ravage	2.
	syl	rav+age
	pron	<1r@viJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	destructive action.
	exam	1	the ravages of time.
ravagement	sub
	head	ravage
	syl	rav+age+ment
	pos	n.
ravager	sub
	head	ravage
	syl	rav+ag+er
	pos	n.
RAVC	0.
	syl	R.A.V.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Army Veterinary Corps.
rave	ety	C14 raven, apparently from Old French resver to wander
rave	H1.1.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in a wild or incoherent manner, as when mad or delirious.
rave	H1.2.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak in an angry uncontrolled manner.
rave	H1.3.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the sea, wind, etc.
	def	to rage or roar.
rave	H1.4.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by over or about
	def	to write or speak (about) with great enthusiasm.
rave	H1.5.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to enjoy oneself wildly or uninhibitedly.
rave	H1.6.a.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	n.
	def	enthusiastic or extravagant praise.
rave	H1.6.b.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rave review.
rave	H1.7.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rave-up}. a party.
rave	H1.8.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a fad or fashion.
	exam	1	the latest rave.
rave	ety	C16: modifi?!cation of dialect rathe, of uncertain origin
rave	H2.0.
	syl	rave
	pron	<rAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical sidepiece on a wagon.
ravel	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch ravelen ?- #!rav+el+ler n.
ravels	infl
	head	ravel
	or	ravels
	syl	rav+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
ravelling	infl
	head	ravel
	or	raveling
	syl	rav+el+ling
	pos	vb.
ravelled	infl
	head	ravel
	or	raveled
	syl	rav+elled
	pos	vb.
raveling	infl
	head	ravel
	or	ravelling
	syl	rav+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
raveled	infl
	head	ravel
	or	ravelled
	syl	rav+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
ravel	1.
	syl	rav+el
	pron	<1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tangle (threads, fibres, etc.) or (of threads, etc.) to become entangled.
ravel	2.
	syl	rav+el
	pron	<1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to tease or draw out (the fibres of a fabric or garment) or (of a garment or fabric) to fray out in loose ends; unravel.
ravel	3.
	syl	rav+el
	pron	<1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to disentangle or resolve.
	exam	1	to ravel out a complicated story.
ravel	4.
	syl	rav+el
	pron	<1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break up (a road surface) in patches or (of a road surface) to begin to break up; fret; scab.
ravel	5.
	syl	rav+el
	pron	<1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make or become confused or complicated. {~}
ravel	6.
	syl	rav+el
	pron	<1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	a tangle or complication.
ravelly	sub
	head	ravel
	syl	rav+el+ly
	pos	adj.
Maurice (Joseph)	infl
	head	Ravel
	syl	Mau:rice (Joseph)
	pron	<mc1ris>
	pos	n.
Ravel	0.
	syl	Ra:vel
	pron	French <ra1vel>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1937, French composer, noted for his use of unresolved dissonances and mastery of tone colour. His works include (1908) and (1917) for piano, (1928) for orchestra, and the ballet (1912).
ravelin	ety	C16: from Italian ravellino a little bank, from riva bank, from Latin r*_ipa 
ravelin	0.
	syl	rave+lin
	pron	<1r@vlin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	an outwork having two embankments at a salient angle.
ravelment	0.
	syl	rav+el+ment
	pron	<1r@v*lm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a ravel or tangle.
raven	ety	Old English hr*_@afn; related to Old High German hraban, Old Norse hrafn 
raven	H1.1.
	syl	ra+ven
	pron	<1rAvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a large passerine bird, having a large straight bill, long wedge-shaped tail, and black plumage: family (crows). It has a hoarse croaking cry.
raven	H1.2.a.
	syl	ra+ven
	pron	<1rAvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a shiny black colour.
raven	H1.2.b.
	syl	ra+ven
	pron	<1rAvN>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	raven hair.
raven	ety	C15: from Old French raviner to attack impetuously; see #7ravenous 
raven	H2.1.
	syl	rav+en
	pron	<1r@vN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seize or seek (plunder, prey, etc.).
raven	H2.2.
	syl	rav+en
	pron	<1r@vN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat (something) voraciously or greedily; be ravenous in eating.
ravener	sub
	head	raven
	syl	rav+en+er
	pos	n.
ravening	0.
	syl	rav+en+ing
	pron	<1r@v*niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of animals such as wolves
	def	voracious; predatory.
raveningly	sub
	head	ravening
	syl	rav+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Ravenna	0.
	syl	Ra+ven+na
	pron	<r*1ven*>, Italian <ra1vAnna>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in NE Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: capital of the Western Roman Empire from 402 to 476, of the Ostrogoths from 493 to 526, and of the Byzantine exarchate from 584 to 751; famous for its ancient mosaics. Pop.: 137303 (1975 est.).
ravenous	ety	C16: from Old French ravineux, from Latin rap*_ina plunder, from rapere to seize
ravenous	1.
	syl	rav+en+ous
	pron	<1r@v*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	famished; starving.
ravenous	2.
	syl	rav+en+ous
	pron	<1r@v*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rapacious; voracious.
ravenously	sub
	head	ravenous
	syl	rav+en+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ravenousness	sub
	head	ravenous
	syl	rav+en+ous+ness
	pos	n.
raver	0.
	syl	rav+er
	pron	<1rAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person who leads a wild or uninhibited social life.
ravin	0.
	syl	rav+in
	pron	<1r@vin>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic spelling of {raven%2}.
ravine	ety	C15: from Old French: torrent, from Latin rap*_ina robbery, influenced by Latin rapidus #7rapid, both from rapere to snatch
ravine	0.
	syl	ra+vine
	pron	<r*1vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep narrow steep-sided valley, esp. one formed by the action of running water.
raving	1.a.
	syl	rav+ing
	pron	<1rAviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	delirious; frenzied.
raving	1.b.
	syl	rav+ing
	pron	<1rAviG>
	pos	as; adv.
	def	.
	exam	1	raving mad.
ravingly	infl
	head	raving
	syl	rav+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
ravioli	ety	Italian dialect, literally: little turnips, from Italian rava turnip, from Latin r*_apa 
ravioli	0.
	syl	ra+vi:o+li
	pron	<2r@vi1*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	small squares of pasta containing a savoury mixture of meat, cheese, etc.
ravish	ety	C13: from Old French ravir, from Latin rapere to seize
ravish	1.
	syl	rav+ish
	pron	<1r@viS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to give great delight to; enrapture.
ravish	2.
	syl	rav+ish
	pron	<1r@viS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rape.
ravish	3.
	syl	rav+ish
	pron	<1r@viS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to carry off by force.
ravisher	sub
	head	ravish
	syl	rav+ish+er
	pos	n.
ravishment	sub
	head	ravish
	syl	rav+ish+ment
	pos	n.
ravishing	0.
	syl	rav+ish+ing
	pron	<1r@viSiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	delightful; lovely; entrancing.
ravishingly	sub
	head	ravishing
	syl	rav+ish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
raw	ety	Old English hreaw; related to Old High German hrao, Old Norse hr*_ar raw, Latin cruor thick blood, Greek kreas meat
raw	1.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	not cooked.
	exam	1	raw onion.
raw	2.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	in an unfinished, natural, or unrefined state; not treated by manufacturing or other processes.
	exam	1	raw materials for making steel;
	exam	2	raw brick.
raw	3.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the skin, a wound, etc.
	def	having the surface exposed or abraded, esp. painfully.
raw	4.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	ignorant, in?!experienced, or immature.
	exam	1	a raw recruit.
raw	5.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	not selected or modified.
	exam	1	raw statistics.
raw	6.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	frank or realistic.
	exam	1	a raw picture of the breakdown of a marriage.
raw	7.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of spirits
	def	un?!di?!luted.
raw	8.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	coarse, vulgar, or obscene.
raw	9.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	recently done; fresh.
	exam	1	raw paintwork.
raw	10.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the weather
	def	harsh?!ly cold and damp.
raw	11.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unfair; unjust (esp. in the phrase {a raw deal) }.
the raw	12.
	head	raw
	syl	the raw.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a sensitive point.
	exam	1	his criticism touched me on the raw.
raw	13.a.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without clothes; naked.
raw	13.b.
	syl	raw
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	n.
	def	in a natural or unmodified state.
	exam	1	life in the raw.
rawish	sub
	head	raw
	syl	raw+ish
	pos	adj.
rawly	sub
	head	raw
	syl	raw+ly
	pos	adv.
rawness	sub
	head	raw
	syl	raw+ness
	pos	n.
Rawalpindi	0.
	syl	Ra+wal+pin+di
	pron	<rc:l1pindi>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in N Pakistan: interim capital of Pakistan (1959-67) during the building of Islamabad. Pop.: 615392 (1972).
rawboned	0.
	syl	raw+boned
	pron	<1rc:1b*und>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a lean bony physique.
rawhide	1.
	syl	raw+hide
	pron	<1rc:2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	untanned hide.
rawhide	2.
	syl	raw+hide
	pron	<1rc:2hId>
	pos	n.
	def	a whip or rope made of strips cut from such a hide.
rawinsonde	ety	C20: blend of radar+wind+radio sonde 
rawinsonde	0.
	syl	ra+win+sonde
	pron	<1rAwin2sond>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrogen balloon carrying meteorological instruments and a radar target, enabling the velocity of winds in the atmosphere to be measured.
raw material	1.
	syl	raw ma+te:ri:al
	pos	n.
	def	material on which a particular manu?!facturing process is carried out.
raw material	2.
	syl	raw ma+te:ri:al
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing regarded as suitable for some particular purpose.
	exam	1	raw material for the army.
raw silk	1.
	syl	raw silk
	pos	n.
	def	untreated silk fibres reeled from the cocoon.
raw silk	2.
	syl	raw silk
	pos	n.
	def	fabric woven from such fibres.
Alan	infl
	head	Rawsthorne
	syl	Al:an.
	pos	n.
Rawsthorne	0.
	syl	Raws:thorne
	pron	<1rc:s2Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1905-71, English composer, whose works include three symphonies, several concertos, and a set of (1939).
ray	ety	C14: from Old French rai, from Latin radius spoke, #7radius 
ray	H1.1.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow beam of light; gleam.
ray	H1.2.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight indication, esp. of something anticipated or hoped for.
	exam	1	a ray of solace.
ray	H1.3.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a straight line extending from a point.
ray	H1.4.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin beam of electromagnetic radiation or particles.
ray	H1.5.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the bony or cartilaginous spines of the fin of a fish that form the support for the soft part of the fin.
ray	H1.6.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the arms or branches of a starfish or other radiate animal.
ray	H1.7.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	one of a number of bright visible streaks of uncertain origin that radiate from certain lunar craters and extend for hundreds of kilometres, crossing mountain ranges and smaller craters.
ray	H1.8.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an object
	def	to emit (light) in rays or (of light) to issue in the form of rays.
ray	H1.9.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of lines, etc.
	def	to extend in rays or on radiating paths.
ray	H1.10.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn (an ornament, etc.) with rays or radiating lines.
ray	ety	C14: from Old French raie, from Latin raia 
ray	H2.0.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine selachian fishes typically having a flattened body, greatly enlarged winglike pectoral fins, gills on the undersurface of the fins, and a long whiplike tail. They constitute the orders ({electric rays}) and
ray	ety	C14: see #7gamut 
ray	H3.0.
	syl	ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in tonic solfa
	def	the second degree of any major scale; supertonic.
Cape	infl
	head	Ray
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Ray	H1.0.
	syl	Ray
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory in SW Newfoundland, Canada.
John	1.
	head	Ray
	syl	John.
	def	1627-1705, English naturalist. He originated natural botanical classification and the division of flowering plants into monocotyledons and dicotyledons.
Man	2.
	head	Ray
	syl	Man.
	def	1890-1976, U.S. surrealist photographer.
Satyajit	3.
	head	Ray
	syl	Sat:ya:jit
	pron	<1s@tj*Jit>
	def	born 1921, Indian film director.
ray floret	alt
	head	ray flower
	or	ray flower
	syl	ray flo+ret
	pos	n.
ray flower	0.
	or	ray floret
	syl	ray flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small strap-shaped flowers in the flower head of certain composite plants, such as the daisy. Compare {disc flower}.
ray gun	0.
	syl	ray gun
	pos	n.
	usage	in science fiction
	def	a gun that emits rays to paralyse, stun, or destroy.
Lord	infl
	head	Rayleigh
	syl	Lord
	pos	n.
Rayleigh	0.
	syl	Ray:leigh
	pron	<1rAli>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1842-1919, English physicist. He discovered argon (1894) with Ramsay and made important contributions to the theory of sound: Nobel prize for physics 1904.
Rayleigh disc	0.
	syl	Ray:leigh disc
	pos	n.
	def	a small light disc suspended in the path of a sound wave, used to measure the intensity of the sound by analysing the resulting deflection of the disc.
rayless	1.
	syl	ray+less
	pron	<1rAlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	dark; gloomy.
rayless	2.
	syl	ray+less
	pron	<1rAlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking rays.
	exam	1	a rayless flower.
raylessly	sub
	head	rayless
	syl	ray+less+ly
	pos	adv.
raylessness	sub
	head	rayless
	syl	ray+less+ness
	pos	n.
raylet	0.
	syl	ray+let
	pron	<1rAlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ray.
rayon	ety	C20: from French, from Old French rai #7ray %1
rayon	1.
	syl	ray+on
	pron	<1rAon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of textile fibres made from wood pulp or other forms of cellulose.
rayon	2.
	syl	ray+on
	pron	<1rAon>
	pos	n.
	def	any fabric made from such a fibre.
rayon	3.
	syl	ray+on
	pron	<1rAon>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of or involving rayon.
	exam	1	a rayon shirt.
raze	ety	C16: from Old French raser from Latin r*_adere to scrape
rase	alt
	head	raze
	or	raze
	syl	rase
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
raze	1.
	or	rase
	syl	raze
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demolish (buildings, etc.) completely; level (esp. in the phrase {raze to the ground}).
raze	2.
	or	rase
	syl	raze
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delete; erase.
raze	3.
	or	rase
	syl	raze
	pron	<rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to graze.
razer	sub
	head	raze
	or	raser
	syl	raz+er
	pos	n.
raser	sub
	head	raze
	or	razer
	syl	ras+er
	pos	n.
razee	ety	C19: from French ras*'ee shaved close, from raser to #7raze 
	infl
	head	razee
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
razees	infl
	head	razee
	syl	raz:ees.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
razee	1.
	syl	raz:ee
	pron	<1r@zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing ship that has had its upper deck or decks removed. {~} {@.ees, @.ee+ing, @.eed}. .
razee	2.
	syl	raz:ee
	pron	<1r@zE>
	pos	n.
	def	to remove the upper deck or decks of (a sailing ship).
razoo	0.
	syl	ra+zoo
	pron	<r*1zu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an imaginary coin.
	exam	1	not a brass razoo;
	exam	2	they took every last razoo.
razor	ety	C13: from Old French raseor, from raser to shave; see #7raze 
razor	1.
	syl	ra+zor
	pron	<1rAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp implement used esp. for shaving the face.
on a razor's edge	2.
	head	razor
	or	razor-edge
	syl	on a razor's edge
	def	in an acute dilemma. {~}
razor	3.
	syl	ra+zor
	pron	<1rAz*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or shave with a razor.
razorback	1.
	syl	ra:zor+back
	pron	<1rAz*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {finback}. another name for the {common rorqual} (see {rorqual}) .
razorback	2.
	syl	ra:zor+back
	pron	<1rAz*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiwild or wild pig of the southeastern U.S., having a narrow body, long legs, and a ridged back.
razor-billed auk	alt
	head	razorbill
	or	razorbill
	syl	ra:zor-billed auk
	pos	n.
razorbill	0.
	or	razor-billed auk
	syl	ra:zor+bill
	pron	<1rAz*2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a common auk, of the North Atlantic, having a thick laterally compressed bill with white markings.
razor-cuts	infl
	head	razor-cut
	syl	ra:zor-cuts
	pos	vb.
razor-cutting	infl
	head	razor-cut
	syl	ra:zor-cut:ting
	pos	vb.
razor-cut	infl
	syl	ra:zor-cut.
	pos	vb.
razor-cut	1.
	syl	ra:zor-cut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trim or shape (the hair) with a razor.
razor cut	infl
	head	razor-cut
	syl	ra+zor cut.
	pos	n.
razor-cut	2.
	syl	ra:zor-cut
	pos	n.
	def	a fluffy hair style, usually tapering at the neck, trimmed by a razor.
razor-shell	0.
	syl	ra:zor-shell
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sand-burrowing bivalve molluscs of the genera and which have a long tubular shell. U.S. name: {razor clam}.
razz	1.
	syl	razz
	pron	<r@z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to make fun of; deride.
razz	2.
	syl	razz
	pron	<r@z>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	short for { {raspberry} (sense 5).}
razzia	ety	C19: from French, from Arabic ghaziah war
razzias	infl
	head	razzia
	syl	raz+zi:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
razzia	0.
	syl	raz+zi:a
	pron	<1r@zi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a raid for plunder or slaves, esp. one carried out by Moors in North Africa.
razzle-dazzle	ety	C19: rhyming compound based on #7dazzle 
razzmatazz	alt
	head	razzle-dazzle
	or	razzle-dazzle
	syl	razz+ma+tazz
	pron	<1r@zm*1t@z>
	pos	n.
razzle-dazzle	1.
	or	razzmatazz
	syl	raz:zle-daz:zle
	pron	<1r@zL1d@zL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	noisy or showy fuss or activity.
razzle-dazzle	2.
	or	razzmatazz
	syl	raz:zle-daz:zle
	pron	<1r@zL1d@zL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a spree or frolic (esp. in the phrase {on the razzle-dazzle) }.
Rb	0.
	syl	Rb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	rubidium.
RB	0.
	syl	RB
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Republic of) Botswana.
RB-	0.
	syl	RB-
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	reconnaissance bomber.
	exam	1	RB-57.
RBE	0.
	syl	R.B.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	relative biological effectiveness.
rc	0.
	syl	r.c.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	reinforced concrete.
RC	0.
	syl	RC
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Nationalist Republic of) China.
RC	1.
	syl	R.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Red Cross.
RC	2.
	syl	R.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Reserve Corps.
RC	3.
	syl	R.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Roman Catholic.
RCA	0.
	syl	RCA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Central African Republic.
RCA	1.
	syl	R.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Radio Corporation of America.
RCA	2.
	syl	R.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Canadian Academy.
RCA	3.
	syl	R.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal College of Art.
RCAF	0.
	syl	R.C.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Canadian Air Force.
RCB(CG)	0.
	syl	RCB(CG)
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Republic of the) Congo.
rcd	0.
	syl	rcd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	received.
RCH	0.
	syl	RCH
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Republic of Chile.
RCM	0.
	syl	R.C.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal College of Music.
RCMP	0.
	syl	R.C.M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
RCN	1.
	syl	R.C.N.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Canadian Navy.
RCN	2.
	syl	R.C.N.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal College of Nursing.
RCO	0.
	syl	R.C.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal College of Organists.
r-colouring	alt
	head	r-colour
	or	r-colour
	syl	r-col:our+ing
	pos	n.
r-colour	0.
	or	r-colouring
	syl	r-col:our
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	an (r) quality impart?!ed to certain vowels, usually by retroflexion.
r-coloured	sub
	head	r-colour
	syl	r-2col:oured
	pos	adj.
RCP	0.
	syl	R.C.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal College of Physicians.
rcpt	0.
	syl	rcpt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	receipt.
RCS	1.
	syl	R.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal College of Science.
RCS	2.
	syl	R.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal College of Surgeons.
RCS	3.
	syl	R.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Corps of Signals.
rct	0.
	syl	rct.
	qual	Military. abbrev. for
	def	recruit.
RCT	0.
	syl	R.C.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Corps of Transport.
RCVS	0.
	syl	R.C.V.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons.
rd	1.
	syl	rd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rendered.
rd	2.
	syl	rd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	rod (unit of length).
rd	3.
	syl	rd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	road.
rd	4.
	syl	rd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	round.
rd	5.
	syl	rd.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Physics.
	def	rutherford.
RD	alt
	head	rd
	or	rd
	syl	R.D.
rd	0.
	or	RD
	syl	r.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	on a cheque
	def	refer to drawer.
Rd	0.
	syl	Rd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Road.
RDC	0.
	syl	R.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain, formerly
	def	Rural District Council. |&1600|
re	H1.0.
	syl	re
	pron	<rA>, <rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an alternative spelling of {ray}.
re	ety	C18: from Latin r*_e, dative case of r*_es thing#e Usage. Re, in contexts such as re your letter, your remarks have been noted or he spoke to me re your complaint, is common in business or official correspondence. In general English with reference to is preferable in the former case and about or concerning in the latter. Even in business correspond?!ence, the use of re is often restricted to the letter heading.
re	H2.0.
	syl	re
	pron	<rE>
	pos	prep.
	def	with reference to.
Re	0.
	syl	Re
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	rhenium.
Re	0.
	syl	Re
	pron	<rA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ra}.
re	alt
	head	Re
	or	Re
	syl	re.
Re	0.
	or	re
	syl	Re.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rupee.
RE	1.
	syl	R.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Reformed Episcopal.
RE	2.
	syl	R.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Right Excellent.
RE	3.
	syl	R.E.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Engineers.
re-	ety	from Latin#e Usage. Verbs beginning with re- indicate repetition or restoration. It is unnecessary to add an adverb such as back or again: This must not occur again (not recur again) ; we recounted the votes (not recounted the votes again, which implies that the votes were counted three times, not two).
re-	1.
	syl	re-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating return to a previous condition, restoration, withdrawal, etc..
	exam	1	rebuild;
	exam	2	renew;
	exam	3	retrace;
	exam	4	reunite.
re-	2.
	syl	re-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating repetition of an action.
	exam	1	recopy;
	exam	2	remarry.
're	0.
	syl	're
	usage	contraction of
	def	are.
	exam	1	we're, you're, they're.
reach	ety	Old English r*_@acan; related to Old Frisian r*_eka, Old High German reihheu 
reach	1.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrive at or get to (a place, person, etc.) in the course of movement or action.
	exam	1	to reach the office.
reach	2.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend as far as (a point or place).
	exam	1	to reach the ceiling;
	exam	2	can you reach??
reach	3.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come to (a certain condition, stage, or situation).
	exam	1	to reach the point of starvation.
reach	4.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to extend in influence or operation.
	exam	1	the Roman conquest reached throughout England.
reach	5.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pass or give (some?!thing to a person) with the outstretched hand.
	exam	1	to reach some?!one a book.
reach	6.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by out, for, or after
	def	to make a move?!ment (towards), as if to grasp or touch.
	exam	1	to reach for some?!thing on a shelf.
reach	7.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for or after
	def	to strive or yearn.
	exam	1	to reach for the impossible.
reach	8.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make contact or communication with (someone).
	exam	1	we tried to reach him all day.
reach	9.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike, esp. in fencing or boxing.
reach	10.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to amount to (a certain sum).
	exam	1	to reach the five million mark.
reach	11.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail on a tack with the wind on or near abeam.
reach	12.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reaching.
reach	13.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent or distance of reaching.
reach	14.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of influence, power, jurisdiction, etc.
reach	15.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	an open stretch of water, esp. on a river.
reach	16.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the direction or distance sailed by a vessel on one tack.
reach	17.
	syl	reach
	pron	<rEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar on the rear axle of a vehicle connecting it with some part at the front end.
reachable	sub
	head	reach
	syl	reach+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reacher	sub
	head	reach
	syl	reach+er
	pos	n.
reach-me-down	0.
	syl	reach-me-down
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hand-me-down}.
react	ety	C17: from Late Latin reagere, from #7re -#7+ Latin agere to drive, do
react	1.
	syl	re+act
	pron	<ri1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to, upon, etc.; of a person or thing
	def	to act in response to another person, a stimulus, etc. or (of two people or things) to act together in a certain way.
react	2.
	syl	re+act
	pron	<ri1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by against
	def	to act in an opposing or contrary manner.
react	3.
	syl	re+act
	pron	<ri1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to exert an equal force in the opposite direction to an acting force.
react	4.
	syl	re+act
	pron	<ri1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction.
re-act	0.
	syl	re-act
	pron	<rE1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act or perform again.
reactance	1.
	syl	re+ac+tance
	pron	<ri1@kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the opposition to the flow of alternating current by the capacitance or inductance of an electrical circuit; the imaginary part of the impedance {Z} , {Z} = i where is the restistance, i=$/-1, and X is the reactance. It is expressed in ohms. Compare { {resistance} (sense 3).}
reactance	2.
	syl	re+ac+tance
	pron	<ri1@kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the opposition to the flow of an acoustic or mechanical vibration, usually due to inertia or stiffness. It is the magnitude of the imaginary part of the acoustic or mechanical impedance.
reactant	0.
	syl	re+ac+tant
	pron	<ri1@kt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that participates in a chemical reaction, esp. a substance that is present at the start of the reaction. Compare { {product} (sense 4).}
reaction	1.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a response to some foregoing action or stimulus.
reaction	2.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reciprocal action of two things acting together.
reaction	3.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	opposition to change, esp. political change, or a desire to return to a former condition or system.
reaction	4.a.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a response indicating a person's feelings or emotional attitude.
reaction	4.b.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of responses characteristic of a certain mental disorder.
reaction	5.a.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any effect produced by the action of a drug, esp. an adverse effect. Compare {side effect}.
reaction	5.b.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any effect produced by a substance (allergen) to which a person is allergic.
reaction	6.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the equal but opposite force produced when any force is applied to a body or system.
reaction	7.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {chemical reaction} or {nuclear reaction}.
reaction	8.
	syl	re+ac+tion
	pron	<ri1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a sharp fall in price interrupting a general rise.
reactional	sub
	head	reaction
	syl	re+1ac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
reactionist	alt
	head	reactionary
	or	reactionary
	syl	re+ac+tion+ist
	pos	adj.
reactionary	1.
	or	reactionist
	syl	re+ac+tion+ar:y
	pron	<ri1@kS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by reaction, esp. against radical political or social change.
reactionary	2.
	or	reactionist
	syl	re+ac+tion+ar:y
	pron	<ri1@kS*n*ri>, <-S*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person opposed to radical change.
reactionism	sub
	head	reactionary
	syl	re+1ac+tion+ism
	pos	n.
motor	alt
	head	reaction engine
	or	reaction engine
	syl	mo+tor
	pos	n.
reaction engine	0.
	or	motor
	syl	re+ac+tion en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine, such as a jet or rocket engine, that ejects gas at high velocity and develops its thrust from the ensuing reaction.
reaction formation	0.
	syl	re+ac+tion for+ma+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a defence mechanism by which a person converts a socially unacceptable impulse into socially acceptable behaviour.
reaction turbine	0.
	syl	re+ac+tion tur+bine
	pos	n.
	def	a turbine in which the working fluid is accelerated by expansion in both the static nozzles and the rotor blades. Torque is produced by the momentum changes in the rotor and by reaction from fluid accelerating out of the rotor. Compare {impulse turbine}.
reactivate	0.
	syl	re+ac+ti+vate
	pron	<ri1@kti2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) active or functional again.
reactivation	sub
	head	reactivate
	syl	re+2ac+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
reactive	1.
	syl	re+ac+tive
	pron	<ri1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily partaking in chemical reactions.
	exam	1	sodium is a reactive metal;
	exam	2	free radicals are very reactive.
reactive	2.
	syl	re+ac+tive
	pron	<ri1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or having a reactance.
reactive	3.
	syl	re+ac+tive
	pron	<ri1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	responsive to stimulus.
reactively	sub
	head	reactive
	syl	re+1ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
reactivity	sub
	head	reactive
	or	reactiveness
	syl	re+ac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2ri@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
reactiveness	sub
	head	reactive
	or	reactivity
	syl	re+1ac+tive+ness
	pos	n.
reactor	1.
	syl	re+ac+tor
	pron	<ri1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance, such as a reagent, that undergoes a reaction.
reactor	2.
	syl	re+ac+tor
	pron	<ri1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nuclear reactor}.
reactor	3.
	syl	re+ac+tor
	pron	<ri1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, esp. one in industrial use, in which a chemical reaction takes place.
reactor	4.
	syl	re+ac+tor
	pron	<ri1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coil of low resistance and high inductance that introduces reactance into a circuit.
reactor	5.
	syl	re+ac+tor
	pron	<ri1@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a person sensitive to a particular drug or agent.
read	ety	Old English r*_@adan to advise, explain; related to Old Fri?!sian r*_eda, Old High German r*_atan, Gothic gar*_edan 
reads	infl
	head	read
	syl	reads
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
reading	infl
	head	read
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
read	H1.1.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	def	to comprehend the meaning of (something written or printed) by looking at and interpreting the written or printed characters.
read	H1.2.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be occupied in such an activity.
	exam	1	he was reading all day.
read	H1.3.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to look at, interpret, and speak aloud (something written or printed).
	exam	1	he read to us from the Bible.
read	H1.4.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret the significance or meaning of through scrutiny and recognition.
	exam	1	he read the sky and predicted rain;
	exam	2	to read a map.
read	H1.5.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret or understand the meaning of (signs, characters, etc.) other than by visual means.
	exam	1	to read Braille.
read	H1.6.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have sufficient knowledge of (a language) to understand the written or printed word.
	exam	1	do you read German??
read	H1.7.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover or make out the true nature or mood of.
	exam	1	to read someone's mind.
read	H1.8.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	def	to interpret or understand (something read) in a specified way, or (of something read) to convey a particular meaning or impression.
	exam	1	I read this speech as satire;
	exam	2	this book reads well.
read	H1.9.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adopt as a reading in a particu?!lar passage.
	exam	1	for @6boon@9 read @6bone@9.
read	H1.10.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or contain a certain form or wording.
	exam	1	the sentence reads as follows.
read	H1.11.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undertake a course of study in (a subject).
	exam	1	to read history;
	exam	2	read for the bar.
read	H1.12.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain knowledge by reading.
	exam	1	he read about the war.
read	H1.13.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to register, indicate, or show.
	exam	1	the meter reads 100.
read	H1.14.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring or put into a specified condition by reading.
	exam	1	to read a child to sleep.
read	H1.15.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hear and understand, esp. when using a two-way radio.
	exam	1	we are reading you loud and clear.
read	H1.16.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to obtain (data) from a storage device, such as magnetic tape. Compare { {write} (sense 16).}
read	H1.17.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to understand (written or printed music) by interpretation of the notes on the staff and to be able to reproduce the musical sounds represented by these notes.
read a lesson	18.
	head	read
	or	lecture 
	syl	read a lesson
	qual	Informal.
	def	to censure or repri?!mand, esp. in a long-winded manner.
read between the lines	19.
	head	read
	syl	read between the lines.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to perceive or deduce a meaning that is hidden or implied rather than being openly stated.
read	H1.20.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	n.
	def	matter suit?!able for reading.
	exam	1	this new book is a very good read.
read	H1.21.
	syl	read
	pron	<rEd>, <red>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reading. {~} See also {read in, read into, read out, read up}.
read	H2.1.
	syl	read
	pos	red; vb.
	def	past tense and past participle of {read} %1. {~}
read	H2.2.
	syl	read
	pos	red; vb.
	def	having knowledge gained from books (esp. in the phrases {widely read} and {well-read}) .
readable	1.
	syl	read+a:ble
	pron	<1rEd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of handwriting, etc.
	def	able to be read or deciphered; legible.
readable	2.
	syl	read+a:ble
	pron	<1rEd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of style of writing
	def	interesting, easy, or pleasant to read.
readability	sub
	head	readable
	or	readableness
	syl	read+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
readableness	sub
	head	readable
	or	readability
	syl	read+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
readably	sub
	head	readable
	syl	read+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Charles	infl
	head	Reade
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Reade	0.
	syl	Reade
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-84, English novelist: author of (1861), a historical romance.
reader	1.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reads.
reader	2.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is fond of reading.
reader	3.a.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a senior lecturer at a university.
reader	3.b.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a teaching assistant in a faculty who grades papers, examinations, etc., on behalf of a professor.
reader	4.a.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a book that is part of a planned series for those learning to read.
reader	4.b.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard textbook, esp. for foreign-language learning.
reader	5.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reads aloud in public.
reader	6.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reads and assesses the merit of manuscripts submitted to a publisher.
reader	7.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to read proofs and indicate errors by comparison with the original copy; proofreader.
reader	8.
	syl	read+er
	pron	<1rEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {lay reader}.
readership	1.
	syl	read+er+ship
	pron	<1rEd*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	all the readers collectively of a particular publication or author.
	exam	1	a readership of five million;
	exam	2	Dickens's readership.
readership	2.
	syl	read+er+ship
	pron	<1rEd*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the office, position, or rank of university reader.
readily	1.
	syl	read+i:ly
	pron	<1redili>
	pos	adv.
	def	promptly; eagerly; willingly.
readily	2.
	syl	read+i:ly
	pron	<1redili>
	pos	adv.
	def	without difficulty or delay; easily or quickly.
read in	1.
	syl	read in
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to read (data) into a computer memory or storage device.
read oneself in	2.
	head	read in
	syl	read oneself in.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	to assume possession of a benefice by publicly reading the Thirty-nine Articles.
readiness	1.
	syl	read:i+ness
	pron	<1redinis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being ready or prepared, as for use or action.
readiness	2.
	syl	read:i+ness
	pron	<1redinis>
	pos	n.
	def	willingness or eagerness to do something.
readiness	3.
	syl	read:i+ness
	pron	<1redinis>
	pos	n.
	def	ease or promptness.
reading	1.a.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of a person who reads.
reading	1.b.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reading room;
	exam	2	a reading lamp.
reading	2.a.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	ability to read.
reading	2.b.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the reading public;
	exam	2	a child of reading age.
reading	3.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any matter that can be read; written or printed text.
reading	4.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a public recital or rendering of a literary work.
reading	5.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of a particular word or passage in a given text, esp. where more than one version exists.
reading	6.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an interpretation, as of a piece of music, a situation, or something said or written.
reading	7.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge gained from books.
	exam	1	a person of little reading.
reading	8.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a measurement indicated by a gauge, dial, scientific instrument, etc.
reading	9.a.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal recital of the body or title of a bill in a legislative assembly in order to begin one of the stages of its passage.
reading	9.b.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the three stages in the passage of a bill through a legislative assembly. See {first reading, second reading, third reading}.
reading	10.
	syl	read+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal recital of something written, esp. a will.
Reading	0.
	syl	Read+ing
	pron	<1rediG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S England, administrative centre of Berkshire, on the River Thames: university (1892). Pop.: 132023 (1971).
read into	0.
	syl	read in:to
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discern in or infer from a statement (meanings not intended by the speaker or writer).
readjust	0.
	syl	re+ad:just
	pron	<2rE*1J^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust or adapt (oneself or some?!thing) again, esp. after an initial failure.
readjustable	sub
	head	readjust
	syl	re+ad:1just+a:ble
	pos	adj.
readjuster	sub
	head	readjust
	syl	re+ad:1just+er
	pos	n.
readjustment	sub
	head	readjust
	syl	re+ad:1just+ment
	pos	n.
read out	1.
	syl	read out
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read (something) aloud.
read out	2.
	syl	read out
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to expel (someone) from a political party or other society.
read out	3.
	syl	read out
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to retrieve information from a computer memory or storage device. {~} {read-out}.
read out	4.a.
	syl	read out
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the act of retrieving information from a computer memory or storage device.
read out	4.b.
	syl	read out
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the information retrieved.
read up	0.
	syl	read up
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	when often foll. by to acquire information about (a subject) by reading intensively.
read-write head	0.
	syl	read-write head
	pron	<1rEd1rIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	an electromagnet that can both read and write information on a magnetic medium such as magnetic tape or disk.
ready	ety	Old English (ge) r*_@ade; related to Old Frisian r*_ede, Old High German reiti, Old Norse reithr ready
readier	infl
	head	ready
	syl	read:i+er
	pos	adj.
readiest	infl
	head	ready
	syl	read:i+est.
	pos	adj.
ready	1.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of completion or preparedness, as for use or action.
ready	2.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing or eager.
	exam	1	ready helpers.
ready	3.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	adj.
	def	prompt or rapid.
	exam	1	a ready response.
ready	4.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	quick in perceiving; intelligent.
	exam	1	a ready mind.
ready	5.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	on the point (of) or liable (to).
	exam	1	ready to collapse.
ready	6.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	conveniently near (esp. in the phrase {ready to hand) }.
make	7.
	head	ready
	or	get ready
	syl	make
	def	to prepare (oneself or something) for use or action.
ready	8.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {ready money}.
ready	9.a.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a rifle
	def	in the position normally adopted immediately prior to aiming and firing.
ready	9.b.
	syl	read:y
	pron	<1redi>
	pos	n.
	def	poised for use or action.
	exam	1	with pen at the ready.
ready-made	1.
	syl	read:y-made
	pos	adj.
	def	made for purchase and immediate use by any customer.
	exam	1	a ready-made jacket.
ready-made	2.
	syl	read:y-made
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely convenient or ideally suited.
	exam	1	a ready-made solution.
ready-made	3.
	syl	read:y-made
	pos	adj.
	def	unoriginal or conventional.
	exam	1	ready-made phrases.
ready-made	4.
	syl	read:y-made
	pos	n.
	def	a ready-made ar?!ticle, esp. a garment.
ready-mix	1.
	syl	read:y-mix
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of ingredients blended in advance, esp. of food that is ready to cook or eat after addition of milk or water.
	exam	1	a ready-mix cake.
ready-mix	2.
	syl	read:y-mix
	pos	n.
	def	concrete that is mixed before or during delivery to a building site.
ready money	0.
	syl	read:y mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	funds for immediate use; cash.
ready reckoner	0.
	syl	read:y reck+on+er
	pos	n.
	def	a table of numbers used to facilitate simple calculations, esp. one for working out rates of discount, interest, charging, etc.
(ready to wear	infl
	head	ready-to-wear
	syl	(read:y to wear
	pos	adj.
ready-to-wear	0.
	syl	read:y-to-wear
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
ready-to-wear	1.
	syl	read:y-to-wear
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes
	def	not tailored for the wearer; of a standard size. {~}
ready-to-wear	2.
	syl	read:y-to-wear
	pos	adj.
	def	an article or suit of such clothes.
ready-witted	0.
	syl	read:y-wit:ted
	pos	adj.
	def	quick to learn or perceive.
reforest	alt
	head	reafforest
	or	reafforest
	syl	re+for+est
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reafforest	0.
	or	reforest
	syl	re+af:for+est
	pron	<2rE*1forist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replant (an area that was formerly forested).
reafforestation	sub
	head	reafforest
	or	reforestation
	syl	re+af:2for+est:1a+tion
	pos	n.
reforestation	sub
	head	reafforest
	or	reafforestation
	syl	re+for+est:1a+tion
	pos	n.
reagent	0.
	syl	re+a:gent
	pron	<rE1AJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance for use in a chemical reaction, esp. for use in chemical synthesis and analysis.
real	ety	C15: from Old French r*'eel, from Late Latin re*_a?!lis, from Latin r*_es thing
real	H1.1.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or occurring in the physical world; not imaginary, fictitious, or theoretical; actual.
real	H1.2.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	true; actual; not false.
	exam	1	the real reason.
real	H1.3.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	deserv?!ing the name; rightly so called.
	exam	1	a real friend;
	exam	2	a real woman.
real	H1.4.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not artificial or simulated; genuine.
	exam	1	real sympathy;
	exam	2	real fur.
real	H1.5.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	existent or relating to actual existence (as opposed to nonexistent, potential, contingent, or apparent).
real	H1.6.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal; Economics. of prices, incomes, wages, etc.
	def	con?!sidered in terms of purchasing power rather than nominal currency value.
real	H1.7.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting or relating to immov?!able property such as land and tenements.
	exam	1	real property;
	exam	2	real estate.
real	H1.8.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	See { {image} (sense 2).}
real	H1.9.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	involving or containing real numbers; non?!imaginary. The real part of a complex number is usually written Re
real	H1.10.a.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the answer in a fugue
	def	preserving the intervals as they appear in the subject.
real	H1.10.b.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a fugue as having such an answer. Compare { {tonal} (sense 3).}
the real	12.
	head	real
	syl	the real.
	def	that which exists in fact; reality.
for real	13.
	head	real
	syl	for real.
	qual	Slang.
	def	not as a test or tri?!al; in earnest.
realness	sub
	head	real
	syl	re:al+ness
	pos	n.
real	ety	from Spanish, literally: royal, from Latin r*_eg*_alis; see #7regal 
reals	infl
	head	real
	or	reales
	syl	re:als
	pron	Spanish <rA1alAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reales	infl
	head	real
	or	reals
	syl	re:a+les
	pron	Spanish <rA1alAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
real	H2.0.
	syl	re:al
	pron	<rA1a:l>, Spanish <rA1al>, Spanish <rA1al>
	pos	n.
	def	a former small Spanish or Spanish-American silver coin.
real	ety	ultimately from Latin r*_eg*_alis #7regal 
reis	infl
	head	real
	syl	reis
	pron	<r*jS>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
real	H3.0.
	syl	re:al
	pron	Portuguese <rA1al>
	pos	n.
	def	a former coin of Portugal and Brazil.
realgar	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Arabic rahj al-ghar powder of the mine
realgar	0.
	syl	re+al+gar
	pron	<ri1@lg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare orange-red soft mineral consisting of arsenic sulphide in monoclinic crystalline form. It occurs in Utah and Rumania and as a deposit from hot springs. It is an important ore of arsenic and is also used as a pigment. Formula: AsS.
realism	1.
	syl	re+al+ism
	pron	<1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	awareness or acceptance of the physical universe, events, etc., as they are, as opposed to the abstract or ideal.
realism	2.
	syl	re+al+ism
	pron	<1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	awareness or acceptance of the facts and necessities of life; a practical rather than a moral or dogmatic view of things.
realism	3.
	syl	re+al+ism
	pron	<1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of painting and sculpture that seeks to represent the familiar or typical in real life, rather than an idealized, formalized, or romantic interpretation of it.
realism	4.
	syl	re+al+ism
	pron	<1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar school or style in other arts, esp. literature.
realism	5.
	syl	re+al+ism
	pron	<1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that things named by general words, including universals, have a real existence independent of their names. Compare {Platonism, nominalism, conceptualism}.
realism	6.
	syl	re+al+ism
	pron	<1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that physical objects continue to exist whether they are perceived or not. Compare {idealism, phenomenalism}.
realist	1.
	syl	re+al+ist
	pron	<1ri*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is aware of and accepts the physical universe, events, etc., as they are; pragmatist.
realist	2.
	syl	re+al+ist
	pron	<1ri*list>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist or writer who seeks to represent the familiar or typical in real life rather than an idealized, formalized, or romantic interpretation.
realist	3.
	syl	re+al+ist
	pron	<1ri*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a person who accepts realism.
realist	4.
	syl	re+al+ist
	pron	<1ri*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of realism or realists in the arts, philosophy, etc..
	exam	1	a realist school.
realistic	1.
	syl	re+al+is+tic
	pron	<2ri*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing awareness and ac?!cept?!ance of reality.
realistic	2.
	syl	re+al+is+tic
	pron	<2ri*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	practical or pragmatic rather than ideal or moral.
realistic	3.
	syl	re+al+is+tic
	pron	<2ri*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book, film, etc.
	def	depicting or em?!pha?!sizing what is real and actual rather than abstract or ideal.
realistic	4.
	syl	re+al+is+tic
	pron	<2ri*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to philosophical realism.
realistically	sub
	head	realistic
	syl	re+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
realities	infl
	head	reality
	syl	re+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reality	1.
	syl	re+al+i:ty
	pron	<ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of things as they are or appear to be, rather than as one might wish them to be.
reality	2.
	syl	re+al+i:ty
	pron	<ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is real.
reality	3.
	syl	re+al+i:ty
	pron	<ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being real.
reality	4.a.
	syl	re+al+i:ty
	pron	<ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	that which exists, independent of human awareness.
reality	4.b.
	syl	re+al+i:ty
	pron	<ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the totality of facts. Compare { {appearance} (sense 6).}
in reality	5.
	head	reality
	syl	in reality.
	def	actually; in fact.
realise	alt
	head	realize
	or	realize
	syl	re+al+ise
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
realize	1.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to become conscious or aware of (some?!thing).
realize	2.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to bring (a plan, ambition, etc.) to fruition; make actual or concrete.
realize	3.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (some?!thing, such as a drama or film) the appearance of reality.
realize	4.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of goods, property, etc.
	def	to sell for or make (a certain sum).
	exam	1	this table realized @P800.
realize	5.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (property or goods) into cash.
realize	6.a.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expand or complete (a thorough-bass part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass.
realize	6.b.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reconstruct (a composition) from an in?!complete set of parts.
realize	7.
	or	realise
	syl	re+al+ize
	pron	<1ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound or utter (a phoneme or other speech sound) in actual speech; articulate.
realizable	sub
	head	realize
	or	realisable
	syl	re+al+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
realisable	sub
	head	realize
	or	realizable
	syl	re+al+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
realizably	sub
	head	realize
	or	realisably
	syl	re+al+2iz+a:bly
	pos	adv.
realisably	sub
	head	realize
	or	realizably
	syl	re+al+2is+a:bly
	pos	adv.
realization	sub
	head	realize
	or	realisation
	syl	re+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
realisation	sub
	head	realize
	or	realization
	syl	re+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
realizer	sub
	head	realize
	or	realiser
	syl	re+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
realiser	sub
	head	realize
	or	realizer
	syl	re+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
really	1.
	syl	re+al+ly
	pron	<1ri*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in reality; in actuality; assuredly.
	exam	1	it's really quite harmless.
really	2.
	syl	re+al+ly
	pron	<1ri*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	truly; genuinely.
	exam	1	really beautiful.
really	3.
	syl	re+al+ly
	pron	<1ri*li>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of dismay, disapproval, doubt, surprise, etc.
not really	4.
	head	really
	syl	not really??
	def	an exclamation of surprise or polite doubt. #e {Usage}. See at {very}.
realm	ety	C13: from Old French reialme, from Latin regimen rule, influenced by Old French reial royal, from Latin r*_eg*_alis #7regal 
realm	1.
	syl	realm
	pron	<relm>
	pos	n.
	def	a royal domain; kingdom (now chiefly in such phrases as {Peer of the Realm) }.
realm	2.
	syl	realm
	pron	<relm>
	pos	n.
	def	a field of interest, study, etc..
	exam	1	the realm of the occult.
real number	0.
	syl	re:al num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any rational or irrational number. See {number}.
real part	0.
	syl	re:al part
	pos	n.
	def	the term in a complex number +i where i=$/ -1.
Realpolitik	ety	C19: Ger?!man: politics of realism
Realpolitik	0.
	syl	Re+al+po+li+tik
	pron	German. <rA1alpoli2tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruthlessly realistic and opportunist approach to statesmanship, rather than a moralistic one, esp. as exemplified by Bismarck.
real presence	0.
	syl	re:al pres+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist.
real tennis	0.
	syl	re:al ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient form of tennis played in a four-walled indoor court with various openings, a sloping-roofed corridor along three sides, and a buttress on the fourth side. Also called: {royal tennis}.
real-time	0.
	syl	re:al-time
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a data-processing system in which a computer is on-line to a source of data and processes the data as it is generated.
realtor	ety	C20: from #7realty+#7-{or %1}
realtor	0.
	syl	re+al+tor
	pron	<1ri*lt*>, <-2tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for an {estate agent}, esp. an accredited one.
realty	0.
	syl	re+al+ty
	pron	<1ri*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {real property. |&1600|}
real wages	0.
	syl	re:al wag:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Economics.
	def	wages evaluated with reference to their purchasing power rather than to the money actually paid. Compare {money wages}.
ream	ety	C14: from Old French raime, from Spanish rezma, from Arabic rizmah bale
ream	H1.1.
	syl	ream
	pron	<rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of sheets of paper, formerly 480 sheets ({short ream) }, now 500 sheets ({long ream}) or 516 sheets ({printer's ream} or {perfect ream) }. One ream is equal to 20 quires.
ream	H1.2.
	syl	ream
	pron	<rEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large quantity, esp. of written matter.
	exam	1	he wrote reams.
ream	ety	perhaps from C14 remen to open up, from Old English r*_yman to widen
ream	H2.1.
	syl	ream
	pron	<rEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enlarge (a hole) by use of a reamer.
ream	H2.2.
	syl	ream
	pron	<rEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to extract (juice) from (a citrus fruit) using a reamer.
reamer	1.
	syl	ream+er
	pron	<1rEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel tool with a cylindrical or tapered shank around which longitudinal teeth are ground, used for smoothing the bores of holes accurately to size.
reamer	2.
	syl	ream+er
	pron	<1rEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a utensil with a conical projection used for extracting juice from citrus fruits; lemon squeezer.
reap	ety	Old English riopan; related to Norwegian ripa to scratch, Middle Low German repen to card, ripple (flax)
reap	1.
	syl	reap
	pron	<rEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or harvest (a crop), esp. corn, from (a field or tract of land).
reap	2.
	syl	reap
	pron	<rEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain or get (something) as a reward for or result of some action or enterprise.
reapable	sub
	head	reap
	syl	reap+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reaper	1.
	syl	reap+er
	pron	<1rEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reaps or a machine for reaping.
the grim reaper	2.
	head	reaper
	syl	the grim reaper.
	def	death.
rear	ety	C17: probably abstracted from #7rearward or #7rearguard 
rear	H1.1.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the back or hind part.
rear	H1.2.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the area or position that lies at the back.
	exam	1	a garden at the rear of the house.
rear	H1.3.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the section of a military force or procession farthest from the front.
rear	H1.4.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {buttocks}.
bring up the rear	5.
	head	rear
	syl	bring up the rear.
	def	to be at the back in a procession, race, etc.
in the rear	6.
	head	rear
	syl	in the rear.
	def	at the back.
rear	H1.7.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or in the rear.
	exam	1	the rear legs;
	exam	2	the rear side.
rear	ety	Old English r*_@aran; related to Old High German r*_eren to distribute, Old Norse reisa to #7raise 
rear	H2.1.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to care for and educate (children) until maturity; bring up; raise.
rear	H2.2.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to breed (animals) or grow (plants, etc.).
rear	H2.3.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or lift (a ladder, etc.) upright.
rear	H2.4.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to erect (a monument, building, etc.); put up.
rear	H2.5.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up; esp. of horses
	def	to lift the front legs in the air and stand nearly upright.
rear	H2.6.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up or over; esp. of tall buildings
	def	to rise high; tower.
rear	H2.7.
	syl	rear
	pron	<ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start with anger, resentment, etc.
rearer	sub
	head	rear
	syl	rear+er
	pos	n.
rear admiral	0.
	syl	rear ad+mi+ral
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding flag rank in any of certain navies junior to a vice admiral.
rearguard	ety	C15: from Old French rereguarde (modern French arri*`ere-garde) , from rer, from Latin retro back+ guarde #7guard ; compare #7vanguard 
rearguard	1.
	syl	rear+guard
	pron	<1ri*2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a detachment detailed to protect the rear of a military formation, esp. in retreat.
rearguard	2.
	syl	rear+guard
	pron	<1ri*2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an en?!trenched or conservative element, as in a political party.
rearguard	3.
	syl	rear+guard
	pron	<1ri*2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a rearguard.
	exam	1	a rearguard action.
rear lamp	alt
	head	rear light
	or	rear light
	syl	rear lamp
	pos	n.
rear light	0.
	or	rear lamp
	syl	rear light
	pos	n.
	def	a red light, usually one of a pair, attached to the rear of a motor vehicle. U.S. names: {taillight, tail lamp}.
rearm	1.
	syl	re+arm
	pron	<rE1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arm again.
rearm	2.
	syl	re+arm
	pron	<rE1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip (an army, etc.) with better weapons.
rearmament	sub
	head	rearm
	syl	re+1arm:a+ment
	pos	n.
rearmost	0.
	syl	rear+most
	pron	<1ri*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	nearest the rear; coming last.
rearmouse	ety	See #7reremouse 
rearmice	infl
	head	rearmouse
	syl	rear+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rearmouse	0.
	syl	rear+mouse
	pron	<1ri*2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {bat} (the animal).
rearrange	1.
	syl	re+ar:range
	pron	<2rE*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (something) into a new order.
	exam	1	to rearrange the lighting.
rearrange	2.
	syl	re+ar:range
	pron	<2rE*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (something) back in its original order after it has been displaced.
rearrange	3.
	syl	re+ar:range
	pron	<2rE*1rAnJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix a new date or time for (something postponed).
	exam	1	to rearrange a match.
rearranger	sub
	head	rearrange
	syl	re+ar:1rang+er
	pos	n.
rearrangement	sub
	head	rearrange
	syl	re+ar:1range+ment
	pos	n.
rear sight	0.
	syl	rear sight
	pos	n.
	def	the sight of a gun nearest to the breech.
rear-view mirror	0.
	syl	rear-view mir+ror
	pos	n.
	def	a mirror on a motor vehicle enabling the driver to see traffic behind him.
rearward	ety	C14 (as a noun: the part of an army positioned behind the main body of troops): from Anglo-French rerewarde, variant of reregarde; see #7rear-guard 
rearward	1.
	syl	rear+ward
	pron	<1ri*w*d>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	Also (for adv. only): {rear+wards}. towards or in the rear. {~}
rearward	2.
	syl	rear+ward
	pron	<1ri*w*d>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a position in the rear, esp. the rear division of a military formation.
reason	ety	C13: from Old French reisun, from Latin rati*_o reckoning, from r*_er*_i to think
reason	1.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty of rational argument, deduction, judgment, etc.
reason	2.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	sound mind; sanity.
reason	3.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause or motive, as for a belief, action, etc.
reason	4.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument in favour or a justification for something.
reason	5.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	intellect, as opposed to sensibility.
reason	6.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a premiss of an argument, esp. the minor premiss.
by reason of	7.
	head	reason
	syl	by reason of.
	def	because of.
in	8.
	head	reason
	or	within reason
	syl	in
	def	within moderate or justifiable bounds.
it stands to reason	9.
	head	reason
	syl	it stands to reason.
	def	it is logical or obvious.
	exam	1	it stands to reason that he will lose.
listen to reason	10.
	head	reason
	syl	listen to reason.
	def	to be persuaded peaceably.
reasons of State	11.
	head	reason
	syl	reasons of State.
	def	political justifications for an immoral act. {~}
reason	12.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to think logically or draw (logical conclusions) from facts or premisses.
reason	13.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to urge or seek to persuade by reasoning.
reason	14.
	syl	rea+son
	pron	<1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to work out or resolve (a problem) by reasoning.
reasoner	sub
	head	reason
	syl	rea+son+er
reasonable	1.
	syl	rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1rEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing reason or sound judgment.
reasonable	2.
	syl	rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1rEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the ability to reason.
reasonable	3.
	syl	rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1rEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having modest or moderate expectations; not making unfair demands.
reasonable	4.
	syl	rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1rEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	mod?!erate in price; not expensive.
reasonable	5.
	syl	rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1rEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fair; average.
	exam	1	reasonable wea?!ther.
reasonably	sub
	head	reasonable
	syl	rea+son+a:bly
	pos	adv.
reasonableness	sub
	head	reasonable
	syl	rea+son+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reasoned	0.
	syl	rea+soned
	pron	<1rEzNd>
	pos	adj.
	def	well thought-out or well presented.
	exam	1	a reasoned explanation.
reasonedly	sub
	head	reasoned
	syl	rea+soned+ly
	pos	adv.
reasoning	1.
	syl	rea+son+ing
	pron	<1rEz*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of drawing conclusions from facts, evidence, etc.
reasoning	2.
	syl	rea+son+ing
	pron	<1rEz*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the arguments, proofs, etc., so adduced.
reassure	1.
	syl	re+as:sure
	pron	<2rE*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve (someone) of anxieties; restore confidence to.
reassure	2.
	syl	re+as:sure
	pron	<2rE*1Su*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another term for {reinsure}.
reassurance	sub
	head	reassure
	syl	2re+as:1sur+ance
	pos	n.
reassurer	sub
	head	reassure
	syl	2re+as:1sur+er
	pos	n.
reassuringly	sub
	head	reassure
	syl	2re+as:1sur+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
reast	0.
	syl	reast
	pron	<rEst>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {reest}.
R'eaum	0.
	syl	R*'eaum.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	R*'eaumur (scale).
R'eaumur	0.
	syl	R*'e:au:mur
	pron	<1rA*2mju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating measurement on the R*'eaumur scale of temperature.
R'eaumur scale	ety	C18: named after Ren*'e Antoine Ferchault de R*'eaumur (1683-1757), French physicist, who introduced it
R'eaumur scale	0.
	syl	R*'e:au:mur scale
	pos	n.
	def	a scale of temperature in which the freezing point of water is taken as 0?% and the boiling point is 80?%.
reave	ety	Old English re*_afian; related to Old High German roub*_on to rob, Old Norse raufa to break open
reaves	infl
	head	reave
	syl	reaves
	pos	vb.
reaving	infl
	head	reave
	syl	reav+ing
	pos	vb.
reaved	infl
	head	reave
	or	reft
	syl	reaved
	pos	vb.
reft	infl
	head	reave
	or	reaved
	syl	reft.
	pos	vb.
reave	H1.1.
	syl	reave
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to carry off (property, prisoners, etc.) by force.
reave	H1.2.
	syl	reave
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to deprive; strip.
reave	ety	C13 reven, probably from #7reave %1 and influenced in meaning by #7rive 
reaves	infl
	head	reave
	syl	reaves
	pos	vb.
reaving	infl
	head	reave
	syl	reav+ing
	pos	vb.
reaved	infl
	head	reave
	or	reft
	syl	reaved
	pos	vb.
reft	infl
	head	reave
	or	reaved
	syl	reft.
	pos	vb.
reave	H2.0.
	syl	reave
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to break or tear (something) apart; cleave.
reb	ety	short for #7rebel 
reb	0.
	syl	reb
	pron	<reb>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a Confederate soldier in the American Civil War (1861-65). Also called: {Johnny Reb}.
rebarbative	ety	C19: from French r*'ebarbatif, from Old French rebarber to repel (an enemy), to withstand (him) face to face, from #7re -#7+ barbe beard, from Latin barba 
rebarbative	0.
	syl	re+bar+ba+tive
	pron	<ri1ba:b*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	fearsome; forbidding.
rebate	ety	C15: from Old French rabattre to beat down, hence reduce, deduct, from #7re -#7+ abatre to put down; see #7abate 
rebate	H1.1.
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<1rEbAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a refund of a fraction of the amount payable or paid, as for goods purchased in quantity; discount.
rebate	H1.2.
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<ri1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deduct (a part) of a payment from (the total).
rebate	H1.3.
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<ri1bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to reduce or diminish (something or the effectiveness of something).
rebatable	sub
	head	rebate
	or	rebateable
	syl	re+1bat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rebateable	sub
	head	rebate
	or	rebatable
	syl	re+1bate+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rebater	sub
	head	rebate
	syl	re+bat+er
	pos	n.
rebate	ety	C15: rabbet, from Old French rabattre to beat down
rabbet	alt
	head	rebate
	or	rebate
	syl	rab+bet
	pron	<1rEbAt>, <1r@bit>
	pos	n.
rebate	H2.1.
	or	rabbet
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<1rEbAt>, <1r@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a recess, groove, or step, usually of rectangular section, cut into a surface or along the edge of a piece of timber to receive a mating piece.
rebate	H2.2.
	or	rabbet
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<1rEbAt>, <1r@bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint made between two pieces of timber using a rebate.
rebate	H2.3.
	or	rabbet
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<1rEbAt>, <1r@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or form a rebate in (timber, etc.).
rebate	H2.4.
	or	rabbet
	syl	re+bate
	pron	<1rEbAt>, <1r@bit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (pieces of timber) using a rebate.
rebatos	infl
	head	rebato
	syl	re+ba+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rebato	0.
	syl	re+ba+to
	pron	<r*1ba:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rabato}.
rebec	ety	C16: from Old French rebebe, from Arabic reb*_ab; perhaps also influenced by Old French bec beak
rebeck	alt
	head	rebec
	or	rebec
	syl	re+beck
	pron	<1rEbek>
	pos	n.
rebec	0.
	or	rebeck
	syl	re+bec
	pron	<1rEbek>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval stringed instrument resembling the violin but having a lute-shaped body.
Rebecca	0.
	syl	Re:bec:ca
	pron	<ri1bek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the sister of Laban, who became the wife of Isaac and the mother of Esau and Jacob (Genesis 24-27). Douay spelling: {Re@.bek@.ah}.
rebel	ety	C13: from Old French rebelle, from Latin rebellis insurgent, from #7re -#7+ bellum war
rebels	infl
	head	rebel
	syl	re+bels
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
rebelling	infl
	head	rebel
	syl	re+bel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
rebelled	infl
	head	rebel
	syl	re+belled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
rebel	1.
	syl	re+bel
	pron	<ri1bel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to resist or rise up against a government or other authority, esp. by force of arms.
rebel	2.
	syl	re+bel
	pron	<ri1bel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to dissent from an accepted moral code or convention of behaviour, dress, etc.
rebel	3.
	syl	re+bel
	pron	<ri1bel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to show repugnance (towards).
rebel	4.a.
	syl	re+bel
	pron	<1rebL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	a person who rebels.
rebel	4.b.
	syl	re+bel
	pron	<1rebL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against; as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a rebel soldier;
	exam	2	a rebel leader.
rebel	5.
	syl	re+bel
	pron	<1rebL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	a person who dissents from some accepted moral code or convention of behaviour, dress, etc.
rebeldom	sub
	head	rebel
	syl	reb+el+dom
	pos	n.
rebellion	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin rebelli*_o revolt (of those conquered); see #7rebel 
rebellion	1.
	syl	re+bel+lion
	pron	<ri1belj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	organized resistance or opposition to a government or other authority.
rebellion	2.
	syl	re+bel+lion
	pron	<ri1belj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	dissent from an accepted moral code or convention of behaviour, dress, etc.
rebellious	1.
	syl	re+bel+lious
	pron	<ri1belj*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing a tendency towards rebellion.
rebellious	2.
	syl	re+bel+lious
	pron	<ri1belj*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a problem, etc.
	def	difficult to overcome; refractory.
rebelliously	sub
	head	rebellious
	syl	re+1bel+lious+ly
	pos	adv.
rebelliousness	sub
	head	rebellious
	syl	re+1bel+lious+ness
	pos	n.
rebellow	0.
	syl	re+bel+low
	pron	<ri1bel*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to re-echo loudly.
rebirth	1.
	syl	re+birth
	pron	<rE1bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a revival or renaissance.
	exam	1	the rebirth of learning.
rebirth	2.
	syl	re+birth
	pron	<rE1bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a second or new birth; reincarnation.
rebore	1.
	syl	re+bore
	pron	<1rE2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of boring out the cylinders of a worn reciprocating engine and fitting oversize pistons. {~} (ri$:#!b@$$:).
rebore	2.
	syl	re+bore
	pron	<1rE2bc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out this process.
reborn	0.
	syl	re+born
	pron	<rE1bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	born or as if born again, esp. in having undergone spiritual regeneration.
rebound	ety	C14: from Old French rebondir, from #7re -#7+ bondir to {#7bound %2}
rebound	1.
	syl	re+bound
	pron	<ri1baund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spring back, as from a sudden impact.
rebound	2.
	syl	re+bound
	pron	<ri1baund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to misfire, esp. so as to hurt the perpetrator.
	exam	1	the plan rebounded.
rebound	3.
	syl	re+bound
	pron	<1rEbaund>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of rebounding.
rebound	4.a.
	syl	re+bound
	pron	<1rEbaund>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	in the act of springing back.
rebound	4.b.
	syl	re+bound
	pron	<1rEbaund>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a state of recovering from rejection, disappointment, etc..
	exam	1	he married her on the rebound from an unhappy love affair.
rebozo	ety	Spanish: shawl, from rebozar to muffle
rebozos	infl
	head	rebozo
	syl	re+bo+zos
	pron	<-z*uz>, Spanish <-Tos>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rebozo	0.
	syl	re+bo+zo
	pron	<ri1b*uz*u>, Spanish <rA1boTo>, Spanish <-Tos>
	pos	n.
	def	a long wool or linen scarf covering the shoulders and head, worn by Latin American women.
rebuff	ety	C16: from Old French rebuffer, from Italian ribuffare, from ribuffo a reprimand, from ri- #7re -#7+ buffo puff, gust, apparently of imitative origin
rebuff	1.
	syl	re+buff
	pron	<ri1b^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to snub, reject, or refuse (a person offering help or sympathy, an offer of help, etc.) abruptly or out of hand.
rebuff	2.
	syl	re+buff
	pron	<ri1b^f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat back (an attack); repel.
rebuff	3.
	syl	re+buff
	pron	<ri1b^f>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a blunt refusal or rejection; snub.
rebuff	4.
	syl	re+buff
	pron	<ri1b^f>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	any sudden check to progress or action.
rebuke	ety	C14: from Old Norman French rebuker, from #7re -#7+ Old French buchier to hack down, from busche log, of Germanic origin
rebuke	1.
	syl	re+buke
	pron	<ri1bju:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scold or reprimand (someone).
rebuke	2.
	syl	re+buke
	pron	<ri1bju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a reprimand or scolding.
rebukable	sub
	head	rebuke
	syl	re+1buk+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rebuker	sub
	head	rebuke
	syl	re+1buk+er
	pos	n.
rebukingly	sub
	head	rebuke
	syl	re+1buk+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
rebus	ety	C17: from French r*'ebus, from the Latin phrase n*_on verb*_is sed r*_ebus not by words but by things
rebuses	infl
	head	rebus
	syl	re+bus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rebus	1.
	syl	re+bus
	pron	<1rEb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a puzzle consisting of pictures representing syllables and words; in such a puzzle the word might be represented by H followed by a picture of an ear.
rebus	2.
	syl	re+bus
	pron	<1rEb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a heraldic emblem or device that is a pictorial representation of or pun on the name of the bearer.
rebut	ety	C13: from Old French reboter, from #7re -#7+ boter to thrust, {#7butt %3}
rebuts	infl
	head	rebut
	syl	re+buts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rebutting	infl
	head	rebut
	syl	re+but+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rebutted	infl
	head	rebut
	syl	re+but+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rebut	0.
	syl	re+but
	pron	<ri1b^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refute or disprove, esp. by offering a contrary contention or argument.
rebuttable	sub
	head	rebut
	syl	re+1but+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
rebuttal	sub
	head	rebut
	syl	re+1but+tal
	pos	n.
rebutter	1.
	syl	re+but+ter
	pron	<ri1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a defendant's pleading in reply to a plaintiff's surrejoinder.
rebutter	2.
	syl	re+but+ter
	pron	<ri1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rebuts.
rec	0.
	syl	rec
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {recreation} (ground).
rec	1.
	syl	rec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	receipt.
rec	2.
	syl	rec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	recipe.
rec	3.
	syl	rec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	record.
rec	4.
	syl	rec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	recorder.
recalcitrant	ety	C19: via French from Latin recalcitr*_are, from #7re -#7+ calcitr*_are to kick, from calx heel
recalcitrant	1.
	syl	re+cal+ci+trant
	pron	<ri1k@lsitr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not susceptible to control or authority; refractory.
recalcitrant	2.
	syl	re+cal+ci+trant
	pron	<ri1k@lsitr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a recalcitrant person.
recalcitrance	sub
	head	recalcitrant
	syl	re+1cal+ci+trance
	pos	n.
recalesce	0.
	syl	re+cal+esce
	pron	<2rEk*1les>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo recalescence.
recalescence	ety	C19: from Latin recal*_escere to grow warm again, from #7re -#7+ cal*_escere, from cal*_ere to be hot
recalescence	0.
	syl	re+ca+les+cence
	pron	<2rEk*1les*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden spontaneous increase in the temperature of cooling iron resulting from an exothermic change in crystal structure occurring at a particu?!lar temperature.
recalescent	sub
	head	recalescence
	syl	re+ca+1les+cent
	pos	adj.
recall	1.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to bring back to mind; recollect; remember.
recall	2.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order to return; call back permanently or temporarily.
	exam	1	to recall an ambassador.
recall	3.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revoke or take back.
recall	4.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (one's thoughts, attention, etc.) to return from a reverie or digression.
recall	5.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to restore or revive.
recall	6.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of recalling or state of being recalled.
recall	7.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	revocation or cancellation.
recall	8.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the ability to remember things; recollection.
recall	9.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Military. esp. formerly
	def	a signal to call back troops, etc., usually a bugle call.
	exam	1	to sound the recall.
recall	10.
	syl	re+call
	pron	<ri1kc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the process by which elected officials may be deprived of office by popular vote.
recallable	sub
	head	recall
	syl	re+1call+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recant	ety	C16: from Latin recant*_are to sing again, from #7re -#7+ cant*_are to sing; see #7chant 
recant	0.
	syl	re+cant
	pron	<ri1k@nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repudiate or withdraw (a former belief or statement), esp. formally in public.
recantation	sub
	head	recant
	syl	re+can+ta+tion
	pron	<2rEk@n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
recanter	sub
	head	recant
	syl	re+1cant+er
	pos	n.
recaps	infl
	head	recap
	syl	re+caps
	pron	<1rE2k@p>
	pos	n.
recapping	infl
	head	recap
	syl	re+cap+ping
	pron	<1rE2k@p>
	pos	n.
recapped	infl
	head	recap
	syl	re+capped
	pron	<1rE2k@p>
	pos	n.
recap	0.
	syl	re+cap
	pron	<1rE2k@p>, <rE1k@p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {recapitulate} {recapitulation}.
recappable	sub
	head	recap
	syl	re+1cap+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
recapitulate	ety	C16: from Late Latin recapitul*_are, literally: to put back under headings; see #7capitulate 
recapitulate	1.
	syl	re+ca+pit:u+late
	pron	<2rEk*1pitju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to restate the main points of (an argument, speech, etc.); summarize.
recapitulate	2.
	syl	re+ca+pit:u+late
	pron	<2rEk*1pitju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to repeat (stages of its evolutionary development) during the embryonic stages of its life.
recapitulate	3.
	syl	re+ca+pit:u+late
	pron	<2rEk*1pitju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repeat at some point during a piece of music (material used earlier in the same work).
recapitulative	sub
	head	recapitulate
	or	recapitulatory
	syl	re+ca+1pit:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
recapitulatory	sub
	head	recapitulate
	or	recapitulative
	syl	re+ca+1pit:u+la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
recapitulation	1.
	syl	re+ca+pit:u+la+tion
	pron	<2rEk*2pitju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of recapitu?!lating, esp. summing up, as at the end of a speech.
recapitulation	2.
	syl	re+ca+pit:u+la+tion
	pron	<2rEk*2pitju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {palingenesis}. the apparent repetition in the embryonic development of an animal of the changes that occurred during its evolutionary history. Compare {caenogenesis}.
recapitulation	3.
	syl	re+ca+pit:u+la+tion
	pron	<2rEk*2pitju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the repeating of earlier themes, esp. when forming the final section of a movement in sonata form.
recaption	ety	C17: from #7re -#7+caption (in the sense: seizure)
recaption	0.
	syl	re+cap+tion
	pron	<rE1k@pS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the process of taking back one's own wife, child, property, etc., without causing a breach of the peace.
recapture	1.
	syl	re+cap+ture
	pron	<rE1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to capture or take again.
recapture	2.
	syl	re+cap+ture
	pron	<rE1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover, renew, or repeat (a lost or former ability, sensation, etc.).
	exam	1	she soon recaptured her high spirits.
recapture	3.
	syl	re+cap+ture
	pron	<rE1k@pC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	U.S. of the government
	def	to take lawfully (a proportion of the profits of a public-service undertaking).
recapture	4.
	syl	re+cap+ture
	pron	<rE1k@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of recapturing or fact of being recaptured.
recapture	5.
	syl	re+cap+ture
	pron	<rE1k@pC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the seizure by the government of a proportion of the profits of a public-service undertaking.
recces	infl
	head	recce
	syl	rec+ces
	pos	n. vb.
recceing	infl
	head	recce
	syl	rec+ce+ing
	pos	n. vb.
recced	infl
	head	recce
	or	recceed
	syl	rec+ced
	pos	n. vb.
recceed	infl
	head	recce
	or	recced
	syl	rec+ceed.
	pos	n. vb.
recce	0.
	syl	rec+ce
	pron	<1reki>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a slang word for {reconnaissance} or {reconnoitre}.
rec'd	alt
	head	recd
	or	recd
	syl	rec'd.
recd	0.
	or	rec'd
	syl	recd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	received.
recede	ety	C15: from Latin rec*_edere to go back, from #7re -#7+ c*_edere to yield, #7cede 
recede	1.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to withdraw from a point or limit; go back.
	exam	1	the tide receded.
recede	2.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become more distant.
	exam	1	hopes of rescue receded.
recede	3.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope backwards.
	exam	1	apes have receding foreheads.
recede	4.a.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a man's hair
	def	to cease to grow at the temples and above the forehead.
recede	4.b.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a man
	def	to start to go bald in this way.
recede	5.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decline in value or character.
recede	6.
	syl	re+cede
	pron	<ri1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to draw back or retreat, as from a promise.
re-cede	0.
	syl	re-cede
	pron	<rE1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to a former owner.
receipt	ety	C14: from Old Norman French receite, from Medieval Latin recepta, from Latin recipere to #7receive 
receipt	1.
	syl	re+ceipt
	pron	<ri1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a written acknowledgment by a receiver of money, goods, etc., that payment or delivery has been made.
receipt	2.
	syl	re+ceipt
	pron	<ri1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of receiving or fact of being received.
receipt	3.
	syl	re+ceipt
	pron	<ri1sEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an amount or article received.
receipt	4.
	syl	re+ceipt
	pron	<ri1sEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete or U.S. dialect.
	def	another word for {recipe}.
receipt	5.
	syl	re+ceipt
	pron	<ri1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge payment of (a bill), as by marking it.
receipt	6.
	syl	re+ceipt
	pron	<ri1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to issue a receipt for (money, goods, etc.).
receiptor	0.
	syl	re+ceipt+or
	pron	<ri1sEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who receipts.
receivable	1.
	syl	re+ceiv+a:ble
	pron	<ri1sEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for or capable of being received, esp. as payment or legal tender.
receivable	2.
	syl	re+ceiv+a:ble
	pron	<ri1sEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bill, etc.
	def	awaiting payment.
	exam	1	accounts receivable.
receivable	3.
	syl	re+ceiv+a:ble
	pron	<ri1sEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the part of the assets of a business represented by accounts due for payment.
receive	ety	C13: from Old French receivre, from Latin recipere to take back, from #7re -#7+ capere to take
receive	1.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take (something offered) into one's hand or possession.
receive	2.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have (an honour, blessing, etc.) bestowed.
receive	3.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to accept delivery or transmission of (a letter, telephone call, etc.).
receive	4.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be informed of (news or information).
receive	5.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hear and consent to or acknowledge (an oath, confession, etc.).
receive	6.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a vessel or container
	def	to take or hold (a substance, commodity, or certain amount).
receive	7.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to support or sustain (the weight of something); bear.
receive	8.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to apprehend or perceive (ideas, etc.).
receive	9.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to experience, undergo, or meet with.
	exam	1	to receive a crack on the skull.
receive	10.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to be at home to (visitors).
receive	11.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to greet or welcome (visitors or guests), esp. in formal style.
receive	12.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to admit (a person) to a place, society, condition, etc..
	exam	1	he was received into the priesthood.
receive	13.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to accept or acknowledge (a precept or principle) as true or valid.
receive	14.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to convert (incoming radio signals) into sounds, pictures, etc., by means of a receiver.
receive	15.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	to play at the other end from the server; be required to return (service).
receive	16.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to partake of (the Christian Eucharist).
receive	17.
	syl	re+ceive
	pron	<ri1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to buy and sell stolen goods.
Received Pronunciation	0.
	syl	Re+ceived Pro+nun+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the accent of standard Southern British English. Abbrev.: {RP}
receiver	1.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who receives something; recipient.
receiver	2.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed by a court to manage property pending the outcome of litigation, during the infancy of the owner, or after the owner(s) has been declared bankrupt or of unsound mind.
receiver	3.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who receives stolen goods knowing that they have been stolen.
receiver	4.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment in a telephone, radio, or television that receives incoming electrical signals or modulated radio waves and converts them into the original audio or video signals.
receiver	5.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment in a radar system, radio telescope, etc., that converts incoming radio signals into a useful form, usually displayed on the screen of a cathode-ray oscilloscope.
receiver	6.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {receptacle}.
receiver	7.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a vessel in which the distillate is collected during distillation.
receiver	8.
	syl	re+ceiv+er
	pron	<ri1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the metallic frame situated behind the breech of a gun to guide the round into the chamber.
receivership	1.
	syl	re+ceiv+er+ship
	pron	<ri1sEv*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the office or function of a receiver.
receivership	2.
	syl	re+ceiv+er+ship
	pron	<ri1sEv*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the condition of being administered by a receiver.
receiving order	0.
	syl	re+ceiv+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a court order appointing a receiver to manage the property of a debtor or bankrupt.
recension	ety	C17: from Latin rec*_ensi*_o, from rec*_ens*_ere to survey, from #7re -#7+ c*_ens*_ere to assess
recension	1.
	syl	re+cen+sion
	pron	<ri1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a critical revision of a literary work.
recension	2.
	syl	re+cen+sion
	pron	<ri1senS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a text revised in this way.
recent	ety	C16: from Latin recens fresh; related to Greek kainos new
recent	0.
	syl	re+cent
	pron	<1rEsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having appeared, happened, or been made not long ago; modern, fresh, or new.
recently	sub
	head	recent
	syl	re+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
recentness	sub
	head	recent
	or	recency
	syl	re+cent+ness
	pos	n.
recency	sub
	head	recent
	or	recentness
	syl	re+cen+cy
	pos	n.
Recent	0.
	syl	Re+cent
	pron	<1rEsNt>
	pos	adj. n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another word for {Holocene. |&1690|}
recept	ety	C20: from #7re -#7+ (#7con) #7cept 
recept	0.
	syl	re+cept
	pron	<1rEsept>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an idea or image formed in the mind by repeated experience of a particular pattern of sensory stimulation.
receptacle	ety	C15: from Latin re?!cep?!t*_aculum a store-place, from recept*_are to receive again, from recipere to #7receive 
receptacle	1.
	syl	re+cep+ta+cle
	pron	<ri1sept*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	an object that holds something; container.
receptacle	2.a.
	syl	re+cep+ta+cle
	pron	<ri1sept*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the enlarged or modified tip of the flower stalk that bears the parts of the flower.
receptacle	2.b.
	syl	re+cep+ta+cle
	pron	<ri1sept*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the shortened flattened stem bearing the florets of the capitulum of composite flowers such as the daisy.
receptacle	2.c.
	syl	re+cep+ta+cle
	pron	<ri1sept*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of lower plants that bears the reproductive organs or spores.
reception	ety	C14: from Latin recepti*_o a receiving, from recipere to #7receive 
reception	1.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of receiving or state of being received.
reception	2.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which something, such as a guest or a new idea, is received.
	exam	1	a cold reception.
reception	3.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal party for guests, such as one after a wedding.
reception	4.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an area in an office, hotel, etc., where visitors or guests are received and appointments or reservations dealt with.
reception	5.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {reception room}.
reception	6.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or fidelity of a received radio broadcast.
	exam	1	the reception was poor.
reception	7.a.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the first class in an infant school.
reception	7.b.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a class in a school designed to receive new immigrants, esp. those whose knowledge of English is poor.
reception	7.c.
	syl	re+cep+tion
	pron	<ri1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reception teacher.
receptionist	0.
	syl	re+cep+tion+ist
	pron	<ri1sepS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed in an office, hotel, doctor's surgery, etc., to receive clients, patients, or guests, answer the telephone, and arrange appointments, etc.
reception room	1.
	syl	re+cep+tion room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a private house suitable for entertaining guests, esp. a lounge or dining room.
reception room	2.
	syl	re+cep+tion room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a hotel suitable for large parties, receptions, etc.
receptive	1.
	syl	re+cep+tive
	pron	<ri1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to apprehend quickly.
receptive	2.
	syl	re+cep+tive
	pron	<ri1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to receive new ideas or suggestions favourably.
receptive	3.
	syl	re+cep+tive
	pron	<ri1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to hold or receive.
receptively	sub
	head	receptive
	syl	re+1cep+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
receptivity	sub
	head	receptive
	or	receptiveness
	syl	re+cep+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEsep1tiviti>
	pos	n.
receptiveness	sub
	head	receptive
	or	receptivity
	syl	re+1cep+tive+ness
	pos	n.
receptor	1.
	syl	re+cep+tor
	pron	<ri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a sensory nerve ending that changes specific stimuli into nerve impulses.
receptor	2.
	syl	re+cep+tor
	pron	<ri1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices that receive information, signals, etc.
recess	ety	C16: from Latin recessus a retreat, from rec*_edere to #7recede 
recess	1.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>, <1rEses>
	pos	n.
	def	a space, such as a niche or alcove, set back or indented.
recess	2.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>, <1rEses>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a secluded or secret place.
	exam	1	recesses of the mind.
recess	3.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>, <1rEses>
	pos	n.
	def	a cessation of business, such as the closure of Parliament during a vacation.
recess	4.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>, <1rEses>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a small cavity or depression in a bodily organ, part, or structure.
recess	5.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>, <1rEses>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a break between classes at a school.
recess	6.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or set (something) in a recess.
recess	7.
	syl	re+cess
	pron	<ri1ses>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build a recess or recesses in (a wall, etc.).
recession	ety	C17: from Latin recessio; see #7recess 
recession	H1.1.
	syl	re+ces+sion
	pron	<ri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary depression in eco?!nomic activity or prosperity.
recession	H1.2.
	syl	re+ces+sion
	pron	<ri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the withdrawal of the clergy and choir in procession from the chancel at the conclusion of a church service.
recession	H1.3.
	syl	re+ces+sion
	pron	<ri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of receding.
recession	H1.4.
	syl	re+ces+sion
	pron	<ri1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a building, wall, etc., that recedes.
recession	ety	C19: from #7re -#7+cession 
recession	H2.0.
	syl	re+ces+sion
	pron	<rE1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of restoring possession to a former owner.
recessional	1.
	syl	re+ces+sion+al
	pron	<ri1seS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to recession.
recessional	2.
	syl	re+ces+sion+al
	pron	<ri1seS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hymn sung as the clergy and choir withdraw from the chancel at the conclusion of a church service.
recessive	1.
	syl	re+ces+sive
	pron	<ri1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to recede or go back; receding.
recessive	2.a.
	syl	re+ces+sive
	pron	<ri1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gene
	def	capable of producing its characteristic phenotype in the organism only when its allele is identical.
recessive	2.b.
	syl	re+ces+sive
	pron	<ri1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a character
	def	controlled by such a gene. Com?!pare { {dominant} (sense 4).}
recessive	3.
	syl	re+ces+sive
	pron	<ri1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Linguistics. of stress
	def	tending to be placed on or near the initial syllable of a polysyllabic word.
recessive	4.a.
	syl	re+ces+sive
	pron	<ri1sesiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a recessive gene or character.
recessive	4.b.
	syl	re+ces+sive
	pron	<ri1sesiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an or?!gan?!ism having such a gene or character.
recessively	sub
	head	recessive
	syl	re+1ces+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
recessiveness	sub
	head	recessive
	syl	re+1ces+sive+ness
	pos	n.
Rechabite	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Hebrew R*_ek*_ab*_im descendants of R*_ek*_ab. See Jeremiah 35:6
Rechabite	0.
	syl	Rech+a:bite
	pron	<1rek*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a total abstainer from alcoholic drink, esp. a member of the {Independent Order of Rechabites}, a society devoted to abstention.
r'echauff'e	ety	C19: from French r*'echauffer to reheat, from #7re -#7+ chauffer to warm; see #7chafe 
r'echauff'e	1.
	syl	r*'e+chauf+f*'e
	pron	French. <rASo1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	warmed-up leftover food.
r'echauff'e	2.
	syl	r*'e+chauf+f*'e
	pron	French. <rASo1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	old, stale, or reworked material.
recherch'e	ety	French: past participle of rechercher to make a thorough search for; see #7research 
recherch'e	1.
	syl	re+cher+ch*'e
	pron	<r*1Se*SA>, French <r*Ser1SA>
	pos	adj.
	def	known only to connoisseurs; choice or rare.
recherch'e	2.
	syl	re+cher+ch*'e
	pron	<r*1Se*SA>, French <r*Ser1SA>
	pos	adj.
	def	studiedly refined or elegant.
recidivism	ety	C19: from Latin recid*_ivus falling back, from #7re -#7+ cadere to fall
recidivism	0.
	syl	re+cid:i+vism
	pron	<ri1sidi2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	habitual relapse into crime.
recidivist	sub
	head	recidivism
	syl	re+1cid:i+vist
	pos	n. adj.
recidivistic	sub
	head	recidivism
	or	recidivous
	syl	re+2cid:i+1vis+tic
	pos	adj.
recidivous	sub
	head	recidivism
	or	recidivistic
	syl	re+1cid:i+vous
	pos	adj.
Recife	0.
	syl	Re+ci+fe
	pron	<re1sEf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port at the easternmost point of Brazil on the Atlantic: capital of Pernambuco state; built partly on an island, with many waterways and bridges. Pop.: 1046454 (1970). Former name: {Pernambuco}.
recipe	ety	C14: from Latin, literally: take (it)&! from recipere to take, #7receive 
recipe	1.
	syl	rec:i+pe
	pron	<1resipi>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of ingredients and directions for making something, esp. a food preparation.
recipe	2.
	syl	rec:i+pe
	pron	<1resipi>
	pos	n.
	usage	Med. formerly
	def	a medical prescription.
recipe	3.
	syl	rec:i+pe
	pron	<1resipi>
	pos	n.
	def	a method for achieving some desired objective.
	exam	1	a recipe for success.
recipience	1.
	syl	re+cip:i+ence
	pron	<ri1sipi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of receiving.
recipience	2.
	syl	re+cip:i+ence
	pron	<ri1sipi*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being receptive; receptiveness.
recipient	ety	C16: via French from Latin recipi*_ens, from recipere to #7receive 
recipient	1.
	syl	re+cip:i+ent
	pron	<ri1sipi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who or thing that receives.
recipient	2.
	syl	re+cip:i+ent
	pron	<ri1sipi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {receptive}.
reciprocal	ety	C16: from Latin reciprocus alternating
reciprocal	1.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cal
	pron	<ri1sipr*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating something given by each of two people, countries, etc., to the other; mutual.
	exam	1	reciprocal friendship;
	exam	2	reciprocal trade.
reciprocal	2.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cal
	pron	<ri1sipr*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	given or done in return.
	exam	1	a reciprocal favour.
reciprocal	3.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cal
	pron	<ri1sipr*kL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pronoun
	def	indicating that action is given and received by each subject; for example, in the sentence
reciprocal	4.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cal
	pron	<ri1sipr*kL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or relating to a number or quantity divided into one.
reciprocal	5.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cal
	pron	<ri1sipr*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is reciprocal.
reciprocal	6.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cal
	pron	<ri1sipr*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {inverse}. a number or quantity that when multiplied by a given number or quantity gives a product of one.
	exam	1	the reciprocal of 2 is 0.5.
reciprocality	sub
	head	reciprocal
	or	reciprocalness
	syl	re+2cip+ro+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
reciprocalness	sub
	head	reciprocal
	or	reciprocality
	syl	re+1cip+ro+cal+ness
	pos	n.
reciprocally	sub
	head	reciprocal
	syl	re+1cip+ro+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
reciprocate	ety	C17: from Latin reciproc*_are, from reciprocus #7reciprocal 
reciprocate	1.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cate
	pron	<ri1sipr*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or feel in return.
reciprocate	2.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cate
	pron	<ri1sipr*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move backwards and forwards.
reciprocate	3.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cate
	pron	<ri1sipr*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be correspondent or equivalent.
reciprocation	sub
	head	reciprocate
	syl	re+2cip+ro+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
reciprocative	sub
	head	reciprocate
	or	reciprocatory
	syl	re+1cip+ro+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
reciprocatory	sub
	head	reciprocate
	or	reciprocative
	syl	re+1cip+ro+2ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
reciprocator	sub
	head	reciprocate
	syl	re+1cip+ro+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
reciprocating engine	0.
	syl	re+cip+ro+cat+ing en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine in which one or more pistons move backwards and forwards inside a cylinder or cylinders.
reciprocity	ety	C18: via French from Latin reciprocus #7reciprocal 
reciprocity	1.
	syl	rec:i+proc+i:ty
	pron	<2resi1prositi>
	pos	n.
	def	reciprocal action or relation.
reciprocity	2.
	syl	rec:i+proc+i:ty
	pron	<2resi1prositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mutual exchange of commercial or other privileges.
reciprocity failure	0.
	syl	rec:i+proc+i:ty fail+ure
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a failure of the two exposure variables, light intensity and exposure time, to behave in a reciprocal fashion at very high or very low values.
recision	ety	C17: from Latin rec*_isi*_o, from rec*_idere to cut back
recision	0.
	syl	re+ci+sion
	pron	<ri1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of cancelling or rescinding; annulment.
	exam	1	the recision of a treaty.
recit	0.
	syl	recit.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	recitative.
recital	1.
	syl	re+cit+al
	pron	<ri1sItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical performance by a soloist or soloists. Compare { {concert} (sense 1).}
recital	2.
	syl	re+cit+al
	pron	<ri1sItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reciting or repeating something learned or prepared.
recital	3.
	syl	re+cit+al
	pron	<ri1sItL>
	pos	n.
	def	an account, narration, or description.
recital	4.
	syl	re+cit+al
	pron	<ri1sItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed statement of facts, figures, etc.
recital	5.
	syl	re+cit+al
	pron	<ri1sItL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	the preliminary statement in a deed showing the reason for its existence and leading up to and explaining the operative part.
recitalist	sub
	head	recital
	syl	re+1cit+al+ist
	pos	n.
recitation	1.
	syl	rec:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2resi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reciting from memory, esp. a formal reading of verse before an audience.
recitation	2.
	syl	rec:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2resi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something recited.
recitative	ety	C17: from Italian recitativo; see #7recite 
recitative	H1.0.
	syl	rec:i+ta+tive
	pron	<2resit*1tEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage in a musical composition, esp. the narrative parts in an oratorio, set for one voice with either continuo accompaniment only or full accompaniment, reflecting the natural rhythms of speech.
recitative	H2.0.
	syl	re+cit:a+tive
	pron	<ri1sIt*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to recital.
recite	ety	C15: from Latin recit*_are to cite again, from #7re -#7+ cit*_are to summon; see #7cite 
recite	1.
	syl	re+cite
	pron	<ri1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repeat (a poem, etc.) aloud from memory before an audience, teacher, etc.
recite	2.
	syl	re+cite
	pron	<ri1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a detailed account of.
recite	3.
	syl	re+cite
	pron	<ri1sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enumerate (examples, etc.).
recitable	sub
	head	recite
	syl	re+1cit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reciter	sub
	head	recite
	syl	re+1cit+er
	pos	n.
reck	ety	Old English reccan; related to Old High German ruohhen to take care, Old Norse r@akja, Gothic rakjan 
reck	1.
	syl	reck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic. (used mainly with a negative
	def	to mind or care about (something).
	exam	1	to reck nought.
reck	2.
	syl	reck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic. (used mainly with a negative
	usage	usually impersonal
	def	to concern or interest (someone).
reckless	ety	Old English reccele*_as (see #7reck, -#7less) ; related to Middle Dutch roekeloos, Old High German ruahhal*_os 
reckless	0.
	syl	reck+less
	pron	<1reklis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing no regard for danger or consequences; heedless; rash.
	exam	1	a reckless driver;
	exam	2	a reckless attempt.
recklessly	sub
	head	reckless
	syl	reck+less+ly
	pos	adv.
recklessness	sub
	head	reckless
	syl	reck+less+ness
	pos	n.
Recklinghausen	0.
	syl	Reck+ling+hau+sen
	pron	German <2rekliG1hauz*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the N edge of the Ruhr. Pop.: 124383 (1974 est.).
reckon	ety	Old English (ge) recenian recount; related to Old Frisian rekenia, Old High German rehhan*'on to count#e Usage. Some senses of reckon are considered informal by many writers and speakers. The usage I reckon on your support is sometimes avoided in formal contexts, while in the sentence It will snow tonight, I reckon, the words believe, suppose, think, or imagine are preferred to reckon.
reckon	1.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to calculate or ascertain by calculating; compute.
reckon	2.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include; count as part of a set or class.
	exam	1	I reckon her with the angels.
reckon	3.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to consider or regard.
	exam	1	he is reckoned clever.
reckon	4.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to think or suppose; be of the opinion.
	exam	1	I reckon you don't know where to go next.
reckon	5.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to settle accounts (with).
reckon	6.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with or without
	def	to take into account or fail to take into account.
	exam	1	the bully reckoned without John's big brother.
reckon	7.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to rely or depend.
	exam	1	I reckon on your support in this crisis.
reckon	8.
	syl	reck+on
	pron	<1rek*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to regard as good.
	exam	1	I don't reckon your chances of success.
to be reckoned with	9.
	head	reckon
	syl	to be reckoned with.
	def	of considerable importance or influence.
reckoner	0.
	syl	reck+on+er
	pron	<1rek*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices or tables used to facilitate reckoning, esp. a ready reckoner.
reckoning	1.
	syl	reck+on+ing
	pron	<1rek*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of counting or calculating.
reckoning	2.
	syl	reck+on+ing
	pron	<1rek*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	settlement of an account or bill.
reckoning	3.
	syl	reck+on+ing
	pron	<1rek*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a bill or account.
reckoning	4.
	syl	reck+on+ing
	pron	<1rek*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	retribution for one's actions (esp. in the phrase {day of reckoning) }.
reckoning	5.
	syl	reck+on+ing
	pron	<1rek*niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	short for {dead reckoning}.
reclaim	ety	C13: from Old French r*'eclamer, from Latin recl*_am*_are to cry out, protest, from #7re -#7+ cl*_am*_are to shout
reclaim	1.
	syl	re+claim
	pron	<ri1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (desert, marsh, waste ground, etc.) into land suitable for growing crops.
reclaim	2.
	syl	re+claim
	pron	<ri1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover (useful substances) from waste products.
reclaim	3.
	syl	re+claim
	pron	<ri1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (someone) from sin, folly, vice, etc.
reclaim	4.
	syl	re+claim
	pron	<ri1klAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	to render (a hawk or falcon) tame.
reclaim	5.
	syl	re+claim
	pron	<ri1klAm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of reclaiming or state of being reclaimed.
reclaimable	sub
	head	reclaim
	syl	re+1claim+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reclaimant	sub
	head	reclaim
	or	reclaimer
	syl	re+1claim+ant
	pos	n.
reclaimer	sub
	head	reclaim
	or	reclaimant
	syl	re+1claim+er
	pos	n.
reclamation	1.
	syl	rec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2rekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of desert, marsh, or other waste land into land suitable for cultivation.
reclamation	2.
	syl	rec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2rekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the recovery of useful substances from waste products.
reclamation	3.
	syl	rec+la+ma+tion
	pron	<2rekl*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reclaiming or state of being reclaimed.
r'eclame	1.
	syl	r*'e+clame
	pron	French. <rA1klam>
	pos	n.
	def	public acclaim or attention; publicity.
r'eclame	2.
	syl	r*'e+clame
	pron	French. <rA1klam>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for attracting publicity.
reclinate	ety	C18: from Latin recl*_in*_atus bent back
reclinate	0.
	syl	rec+li+nate
	pron	<1rekli2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a leaf or stem
	def	naturally curved or bent backwards so that the upper part rests on the ground.
recline	ety	C15: from Old French recliner, from Latin recl*_in*_are to lean back, from #7re -#7+ cl*_in*_are to {#7lean %1}
recline	0.
	syl	re+cline
	pron	<ri1klIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rest or cause to rest in a leaning position.
reclinable	sub
	head	recline
	syl	re+1clin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reclination	sub
	head	recline
	syl	rec+li+na+tion
	pron	<2rekli1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
recliner	sub
	head	recline
	syl	re+1clin+er
	pos	n.
recluse	ety	C13: from Old French reclus, from Late Latin recl*_udere to shut away, from Latin #7re -#7+ claudere to close
recluse	1.
	syl	re+cluse
	pron	<ri1klu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in seclusion.
recluse	2.
	syl	re+cluse
	pron	<ri1klu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in solitude to devote himself to prayer and religious meditation; a hermit, anchorite, or anchoress.
recluse	3.
	syl	re+cluse
	pron	<ri1klu:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	solitary; retiring.
reclusion	sub
	head	recluse
	syl	re+clu+sion
	pron	<ri1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
reclusive	sub
	head	recluse
	syl	re+1clu+sive
	pos	adj.
recognition	ety	C15: from Latin recogniti*_o, from recognoscere to know again, from #7re -#7+ cognoscere to know, ascertain
recognition	1.
	syl	rec+og+ni+tion
	pron	<2rek*g1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of recognizing or fact of being recognized.
recognition	2.
	syl	rec+og+ni+tion
	pron	<2rek*g1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	acceptance or acknowl?!edgment of a claim, duty, fact, truth, etc.
recognition	3.
	syl	rec+og+ni+tion
	pron	<2rek*g1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a token of thanks or acknowl?!edgment.
recognition	4.
	syl	rec+og+ni+tion
	pron	<2rek*g1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	formal acknowl?!edgment of a government or of the independence of a country.
recognition	5.
	syl	rec+og+ni+tion
	pron	<2rek*g1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an instance of a chairman granting a person the right to speak in a deliberative body.
recognitive	sub
	head	recognition
	or	recognitory
	syl	re+1cog+ni+tive
	pron	<ri1kognitiv>
	pos	adj.
recognitory	sub
	head	recognition
	or	recognitive
	syl	re+1cog+ni+to:ry
	pos	adj.
recognizance	ety	C14: from Old French reconoissance, from reconoistre to #7recognize 
recognisance	alt
	head	recognizance
	or	recognizance
	syl	re+cog+ni+sance
	pron	<ri1kogniz*ns>
	pos	n.
recognizance	1.a.
	or	recognisance
	syl	re+cog+ni+zance
	pron	<ri1kogniz*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a bond entered into before a court or magistrate by which a person binds himself to do a specified act, as to appear in court on a stated day, keep the peace, or pay a debt.
recognizance	1.b.
	or	recognisance
	syl	re+cog+ni+zance
	pron	<ri1kogniz*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary sum pledged to the performance of such an act.
recognizance	2.
	or	recognisance
	syl	re+cog+ni+zance
	pron	<ri1kogniz*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {recognition}.
recognizant	sub
	head	recognizance
	or	recognisant
	syl	re+1cog+ni+zant
	pos	adj.
recognisant	sub
	head	recognizance
	or	recognizant
	syl	re+1cog+ni+sant
	pos	adj.
recognize	ety	C15: from Latin recognoscere to know again, from #7re -#7+ cognoscere to know, ascertain
recognise	alt
	head	recognize
	or	recognize
	syl	rec+og+nise
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
recognize	1.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive (a person, creature, or thing) to be the same as or belong to the same class as something previously seen or known; know again.
recognize	2.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept or be aware of (a fact, duty, problem, etc.).
	exam	1	to recognize necessity.
recognize	3.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge formally (a government of a state) or the independence of (a country).
recognize	4.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to grant (a person) the right to speak in a deliberative body.
recognize	5.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a token of thanks for (a service rendered, etc.).
recognize	6.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge formally (a claim, etc.).
recognize	7.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show approval or appreciation of (something good or pleasing).
recognize	8.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowl?!edge or greet (a person), as when meeting by chance.
recognize	9.
	or	recognise
	syl	rec+og+nize
	pron	<1rek*g2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to enter into a recognizance.
recognizable	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognisable
	syl	rec+og+2niz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recognisable	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognizable
	syl	rec+og+2nis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recognizability	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognisability
	syl	rec+og+2niz+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
recognisability	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognizability
	syl	rec+og+2nis+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
recognizably	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognisably
	syl	rec+og+2niz+a:bly
	pos	adv.
recognisably	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognizably
	syl	rec+og+2nis+a:bly
	pos	adv.
recognizer	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recogniser
	syl	rec+og+2niz+er
	pos	n.
recogniser	sub
	head	recognize
	or	recognizer
	syl	rec+og+2nis+er
	pos	n.
recognisee	alt
	head	recognizee
	or	recognizee
	syl	re+cog+ni+see
	pron	<ri2kogni1zE>
	pos	n.
recognizee	0.
	or	recognisee
	syl	re+cog+ni+zee
	pron	<ri2kogni1zE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the person to whom one entering into a recognizance is bound.
recognisor	alt
	head	recognizor
	or	recognizor
	syl	re+cog+ni+sor
	pron	<ri2kogni1zc:>
	pos	n.
recognizor	0.
	or	recognisor
	syl	re+cog+ni+zor
	pron	<ri2kogni1zc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who enters into a recognizance.
recoil	ety	C13: from Old French reculer, from #7re -#7+ cul rump, from Latin c*_ulus 
recoil	1.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to jerk back, as from an impact or violent thrust.
recoil	2.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to draw back in fear, horror, or disgust.
	exam	1	to recoil from the sight of blood.
recoil	3.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to go wrong, esp. so as to hurt the perpetrator.
recoil	4.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a nucleus, atom, molecule, or elementary particle
	def	to change momentum as a result of the emission of a photon or particle. {~} (r$I#!k@$$Il, #!ri$:k@$$Il).
recoil	5.a.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the backward movement of a gun when fired.
recoil	5.b.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the distance moved.
recoil	6.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the motion acquired by a particle as a result of its emission of a photon or other particle.
recoil	7.
	syl	re+coil
	pron	<ri1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of recoiling.
recoiler	sub
	head	recoil
	syl	re+1coil+er
	pos	n.
recoilless	sub
	head	recoil
	syl	re+1coil+less
	pos	adj.
recollect	ety	C16: from Latin recolligere to gather again, from #7re -#7+ colligere to #7collect 
recollect	0.
	syl	rec+ol+lect
	pron	<2rek*1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object
	def	to recall from memory; remember.
recollection	sub
	head	recollect
	syl	rec+ol+1lec+tion
	pos	n.
recollective	sub
	head	recollect
	syl	rec+ol+1lec+tive
	pos	adj.
recollectively	sub
	head	recollect
	syl	rec+ol+1lec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
recombination	0.
	syl	re+com+bi+na+tion
	pron	<2rEkombi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the re?!arrangement of the genes in a chromosome of an organism into an order differing from that in either of its parents: usually results from crossing over at meiosis.
recommend	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Latin #7re -#7+ commend*_are to #7commend 
recommend	1.
	syl	rec+om+mend
	pron	<2rek*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to advise as the best course or choice; counsel.
	exam	1	to recommend prudence.
recommend	2.
	syl	rec+om+mend
	pron	<2rek*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise or commend.
	exam	1	to recommend a new book.
recommend	3.
	syl	rec+om+mend
	pron	<2rek*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make attractive or advisable.
	exam	1	the trip has little to recommend it.
recommend	4.
	syl	rec+om+mend
	pron	<2rek*1mend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to entrust (a person or thing) to someone else's care; commend.
recommendable	sub
	head	recommend
	syl	rec+om+1mend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recommender	sub
	head	recommend
	syl	rec+om+1mend+er
	pos	n.
recommendation	1.
	syl	rec+om+men+da+tion
	pron	<2rek*men1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of recommending.
recommendation	2.
	syl	rec+om+men+da+tion
	pron	<2rek*men1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that recommends, esp. a letter present?!ing someone as suitable for a job, etc.
recommendation	3.
	syl	rec+om+men+da+tion
	pron	<2rek*men1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is recommended, such as a course of action.
recommendatory	0.
	syl	rec+om+mend:a+to:ry
	pron	<2rek*1mend*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended to or serving to recommend.
recommits	infl
	head	recommit
	syl	re+com+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
recommitting	infl
	head	recommit
	syl	re+com+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
recommitted	infl
	head	recommit
	syl	re+com+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
recommit	1.
	syl	re+com+mit
	pron	<2rEk*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send (a bill) back to a committee for further consideration.
recommit	2.
	syl	re+com+mit
	pron	<2rEk*1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to commit again.
recommitment	sub
	head	recommit
	or	recommittal
	syl	re+com+1mit+ment
	pos	n.
recommittal	sub
	head	recommit
	or	recommitment
	syl	re+com+1mit+tal
	pos	n.
recompense	ety	C15: from Old French recompenser, from Latin #7re -#7+ compens*_are to balance in weighing; see #7compensate 
recompense	1.
	syl	rec+om+pense
	pron	<1rek*m2pens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay or reward for service, work, etc.
recompense	2.
	syl	rec+om+pense
	pron	<1rek*m2pens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compensate for loss, injury, etc.
recompense	3.
	syl	rec+om+pense
	pron	<1rek*m2pens>
	pos	n.
	def	compensation for loss, injury, etc..
	exam	1	to make recompense.
recompense	4.
	syl	rec+om+pense
	pron	<1rek*m2pens>
	pos	n.
	def	reward, remuneration, or repayment.
recompensable	sub
	head	recompense
	syl	rec+om+2pen+sa:ble
	pos	adj.
recompenser	sub
	head	recompense
	syl	rec+om+2pens+er
	pos	n.
recompose	1.
	syl	re+com+pose
	pron	<2rEk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to composure or calmness.
recompose	2.
	syl	re+com+pose
	pron	<2rEk*m1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or compose again; reform.
recomposition	sub
	head	recompose
	syl	re+com+po+si+tion
	pron	<2rEkomp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
reconcilable	0.
	syl	rec+on+cil+a:ble
	pron	<1rek*n2sIl*bL>, <2rek*n1sI->
	pos	adj.
	def	able or willing to be reconciled.
reconcilability	sub
	head	reconcilable
	or	reconcilableness
	syl	rec+on+2cil+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reconcilableness	sub
	head	reconcilable
	or	reconcilability
	syl	rec+on+2cil+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reconcilably	sub
	head	reconcilable
	syl	rec+on+2cil+a:bly
	pos	adv.
reconcile	ety	C14: from Latin reconcili*_are to bring together again, from #7re -#7+ concili*_are to make friendly, #7conciliate 
reconcile	1.
	syl	rec+on+cile
	pron	<1rek*n2sIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive; usually foll. by to
	def	to make (oneself or another) no longer opposed; cause to acquiesce in something unpleasant.
	exam	1	she reconciled herself to poverty.
reconcile	2.
	syl	rec+on+cile
	pron	<1rek*n2sIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to become friendly with (someone) after estrange?!ment or to re-establish friendly relations between (two or more people).
reconcile	3.
	syl	rec+on+cile
	pron	<1rek*n2sIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to settle (a quarrel or difference).
reconcile	4.
	syl	rec+on+cile
	pron	<1rek*n2sIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (two apparently conflicting things) compatible or consistent with each other.
reconcile	5.
	syl	rec+on+cile
	pron	<1rek*n2sIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reconsecrate (a desecrated church, etc.).
reconcilement	sub
	head	reconcile
	syl	rec+on+2cile+ment
	pos	n.
reconciler	sub
	head	reconcile
	syl	rec+on+2cil+er
	pos	n.
reconciliation	sub
	head	reconcile
	syl	rec+on+cil:i:a+tion
	pron	<2rek*n2sili1AS*n>
	pos	n.
reconciliatory	sub
	head	reconcile
	syl	rec+on+cil:i:a+to:ry
	pron	<2rek*n1sili*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
recondite	ety	C17: from Latin reconditus hidden away, from #7re -#7+ condere to conceal
recondite	1.
	syl	re+con+dite
	pron	<ri1kondIt>, <1rek*n2dIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring special knowledge to be understood; abstruse.
recondite	2.
	syl	re+con+dite
	pron	<ri1kondIt>, <1rek*n2dIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	dealing with abstruse or profound subjects.
reconditely	sub
	head	recondite
	syl	re+1con+dite+ly
	pos	adv.
reconditeness	sub
	head	recondite
	syl	re+1con+dite+ness
	pos	n.
recondition	0.
	syl	re+con+di+tion
	pron	<2rEk*n1diS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to good con?!dition or working order.
	exam	1	to recondition an engine.
reconditioner	sub
	head	recondition
	syl	re+con+1di+tion+er
	pos	n.
reconnaissance	ety	C18: from French, from Old French reconoistre to explore, #7recognize 
reconnoissance	alt
	head	reconnaissance
	or	reconnaissance
	syl	re+con+nois+sance
	pron	<ri1konis*ns>
	pos	n.
reconnaissance	1.
	or	reconnoissance
	syl	re+con+nais+sance
	pron	<ri1konis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reconnoitring.
reconnaissance	2.
	or	reconnoissance
	syl	re+con+nais+sance
	pron	<ri1konis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of obtaining information about the position, activities, resources, etc., of an enemy or potential enemy.
reconnaissance	3.
	or	reconnoissance
	syl	re+con+nais+sance
	pron	<ri1konis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a preliminary inspection of an area of land before an engineering survey is made.
reconnoitre	ety	C18: from obsolete French reconno*^itre to inspect, explore; see #7recognize 
reconnoiter	alt
	head	reconnoitre
	or	reconnoitre
	syl	re+con+noi+ter
	pron	<2rek*1ncit*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
reconnoitre	1.
	or	reconnoiter
	syl	rec+on+noi+tre
	pron	<2rek*1ncit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to survey or inspect (an enemy's position, region of land, etc.); make a reconnaissance (of).
reconnoitre	2.
	or	reconnoiter
	syl	rec+on+noi+tre
	pron	<2rek*1ncit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of reconnoitring; a reconnaissance.
reconnoitrer	sub
	head	reconnoitre
	or	reconnoiterer
	syl	rec+on+1noi+trer
	pos	n.
reconnoiterer	sub
	head	reconnoitre
	or	reconnoitrer
	syl	rec+on+1noi+ter+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
reconsider	1.
	syl	re+con+sid+er
	pron	<2rEk*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consider (something) again, with a view to changing one's policy or course of action.
reconsider	2.
	syl	re+con+sid+er
	pron	<2rEk*n1sid*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in a legislative assembly or similar body
	def	to consider again (a bill or other matter) that has already been voted upon.
reconsideration	sub
	head	reconsider
	syl	re+con+2sid+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
reconstitute	1.
	syl	re+con+sti+tute
	pron	<rE1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (food, etc.) to its former or natural state or a semblance of it, as by the addition of water to a concentrate.
	exam	1	reconstituted lemon juice.
reconstitute	2.
	syl	re+con+sti+tute
	pron	<rE1konsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reconstruct; form again.
reconstituent	sub
	head	reconstitute
	syl	re+con+stit:u+ent
	pron	<2rEk*n1stitju*nt>
	pos	adj. n.
reconstitution	sub
	head	reconstitute
	syl	re+con+sti+1tu+tion
	pos	n.
reconstruct	1.
	syl	re+con+struct
	pron	<2rEk*n1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct or form again; rebuild.
	exam	1	to reconstruct a Greek vase from fragments.
reconstruct	2.
	syl	re+con+struct
	pron	<2rEk*n1str^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a picture of (a crime, past event, etc.) by piecing together evidence or acting out a version of what might have taken place.
reconstructible	sub
	head	reconstruct
	syl	re+con+1struc+ti:ble
	pos	adj.
reconstruction	sub
	head	reconstruct
	syl	re+con+1struc+tion
	pos	n.
reconstructive	sub
	head	reconstruct
	or	reconstructional
	syl	re+con+1struc+tive
	pos	adj.
reconstructional	sub
	head	reconstruct
	or	reconstructive
	syl	re+con+1struc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
reconstructor	sub
	head	reconstruct
	syl	re+con+1struc+tor
	pos	n.
Reconstruction	0.
	syl	Re+con+struc+tion
	pron	<2rEk*n1str^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	the period after the Civil War when the South was reorganized and reintegrated into the Union (1865-77).
Reconstructionism	0.
	syl	Re+con+struc+tion+ism
	pron	<2rEk*n1str^kS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	militant Zionism.
Reconstructionist	sub
	head	Reconstructionism
	syl	Re+con+1struc+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
reconvert	1.
	syl	re+con+vert
	pron	<2rEk*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (something) back to a previous state or form.
reconvert	2.
	syl	re+con+vert
	pron	<2rEk*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (someone) back to his former religion.
reconvert	3.
	syl	re+con+vert
	pron	<2rEk*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Logic.
	def	to transpose (the subject and predicate of a proposition) for the second time.
reconvert	4.
	syl	re+con+vert
	pron	<2rEk*n1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Property law.
	def	to convert back (property previously converted) into its original form, as land into money and vice versa. See also { {conversion} (sense 5).}
reconversion	sub
	head	reconvert
	syl	re+con+ver+sion
	pron	<2rEk*n1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
record	ety	C13: from Old French recorder to call to mind, from Latin record*_ar*_i to remember, from #7re -#7+ cor heart
record	1.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an account in permanent form, esp. in writing, preserving knowledge or information about facts or events.
record	2.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a written account of some transaction that serves as legal evidence of the transaction.
record	3.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a written official report of the proceedings of a court of justice or legislative body, including the judgments given or enactments made.
record	4.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	anything serving as evidence or as a memorial.
	exam	1	the First World War is a record of human folly.
record	5.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	information or data on a specific subject collected methodically over a long period.
	exam	1	weather records.
record	6.a.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the best or most outstanding amount, rate, height, etc., ever attained, as in some field of sport.
	exam	1	an Olympic record;
	exam	2	a world record;
	exam	3	to break the record for the long jump.
record	6.b.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a record time.
record	7.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of one's recognized achievements, career, or performance.
	exam	1	the officer has an excellent record.
record	8.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of crimes of which an accused person has previously been convicted, which are known to the police but may only be disclosed to a court in certain circum?!stances.
have a record	9.
	head	record
	syl	have a record.
	def	to be a known criminal; have a previous conviction or convictions.
record	10.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gramophone record, disc}. a thin disc of a plastic material upon which sound has been recorded. Each side has a spiral groove, the walls of which undulate in accordance with the frequency and amplitude of the sound. Records were formerly made from a shellac-based compound but are now usually made from vinyl plastics.
record	11.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the markings made by a recording instrument such as a seismo?!graph.
record	12.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a group of data or piece of information preserved as a unit in machine-readable form.
for the record	13.
	head	record
	syl	for the record.
	def	for the sake of strict factual accuracy.
go on record	14.
	head	record
	syl	go on record.
	def	to state one's views publicly.
off the record	15.
	head	record
	syl	off the record.
	def	confidential or confidentially; not for publication or disclosure.
record	16.a.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	stated in a public document.
record	16.b.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	publicly known.
set	17.
	head	record
	or	put the record straight
	syl	set
	def	to correct an error or misunderstanding. {~} (r$I#!k@$$:d).
record	18.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	to set down in some permanent form so as to preserve the true facts of.
	exam	1	to record the minutes of a meeting.
record	19.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	to contain or serve to relate (facts, information, etc.).
record	20.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	to indicate, show, or register.
	exam	1	his face recorded his disappointment.
record	21.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	to remain as or afford evidence of.
	exam	1	these ruins record the life of the Romans in Britain.
record	22.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make a recording of (music, speech, etc.) for reproduction, esp. on a record-player or tape recorder, or for later broadcasting.
record	23.
	syl	rec+ord
	pron	<1rekc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	of an instrument
	def	to register or indicate (information) on a scale.
	exam	1	the barometer recorded a low pressure.
recordable	sub
	head	record
	syl	re+1cord+a:ble
	pos	adj.
record-changer	0.
	syl	rec:ord-chang:er
	pos	n.
	def	a device in a record player for changing records automatically.
recorded delivery	0.
	syl	re+cord+ed de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	a Post Office service by which an official record of posting and delivery is obtained for a letter or package. Compare {registered post}.
recorder	1.
	syl	re+cord+er
	pron	<ri1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who records, such as an official or historian.
recorder	2.
	syl	re+cord+er
	pron	<ri1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that records, esp. an appa?!ratus that provides a permanent record of experiments, etc.
recorder	3.
	syl	re+cord+er
	pron	<ri1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tape recorder}.
recorder	4.
	syl	re+cord+er
	pron	<ri1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a wind instrument of the flute family, blown through a fipple in the mouth end, having a reedlike quality of tone. There are four usual sizes: bass, tenor, treble, and descant.
recorder	5.
	syl	re+cord+er
	pron	<ri1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a barrister or solicitor of at least ten years' standing appointed to sit as a part-time judge in the crown court.
recordership	sub
	head	recorder
	syl	re+1cord+er+2ship
	pos	n.
recording	1.a.
	syl	re+cord+ing
	pron	<ri1kc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making a record, esp. of sound on a gramophone record or magnetic tape.
recording	1.b.
	syl	re+cord+ing
	pron	<ri1kc:diG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	recording studio;
	exam	2	recording head.
recording	2.
	syl	re+cord+ing
	pron	<ri1kc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the record or tape so produced.
recording	3.
	syl	re+cord+ing
	pron	<ri1kc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has been recorded, esp. a radio or television programme.
Recording Angel	0.
	syl	Re+cord+ing An+gel
	pos	n.
	def	an angel who supposedly keeps a record of every person's good and bad acts.
record-player	0.
	syl	rec:ord-play:er
	pos	n.
	def	a machine, often a small or portable one, for playing gramophone records.
recount	ety	C15: from Old French reconter, from #7re -#7+ conter to tell, relate; see {#7count %1}
recount	0.
	syl	re+count
	pron	<ri1kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tell the story or details of; narrate.
recountal	sub
	head	recount
	syl	re+1count+al
	pos	n.
re-count	1.
	syl	re-count
	pron	<rE1kaunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to count (votes, etc.) again.
re-count	2.
	syl	re-count
	pron	<1rE2kaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a second or further count, esp. of votes in a closely contested election.
recoup	ety	C15: from Old French recouper to cut back, from #7re -#7+ couper to cut, from coper to behead; see #7coup 
recoup	1.
	syl	re+coup
	pron	<ri1ku:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to regain or make good (a financial or other loss).
recoup	2.
	syl	re+coup
	pron	<ri1ku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reimburse or compensate (someone), as for a loss.
recoup	3.
	syl	re+coup
	pron	<ri1ku:p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to keep back (something due), having rightful claim to do so; withhold; deduct.
recoup	4.
	syl	re+coup
	pron	<ri1ku:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of recouping; recoupment.
recoupable	sub
	head	recoup
	syl	re+1coup+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recoupment	sub
	head	recoup
	syl	re+1coup+ment
	pos	n.
recourse	ety	C14: from Old French recours, from Late Latin recursus a running back, from #7re -#7+ currere to run
recourse	1.
	syl	re+course
	pron	<ri1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of resorting to a person, course of action, etc., in difficulty or danger (esp. in the phrase {have recourse to) }.
recourse	2.
	syl	re+course
	pron	<ri1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, organization, or course of action that is turned to for help, protection, etc.
recourse	3.
	syl	re+course
	pron	<ri1kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to demand payment, esp. from the drawer or endorser of a bill of exchange or other negotiable instrument when the person accepting it fails to pay.
without recourse	4.
	head	recourse
	syl	without recourse.
	def	a qualified endorsement on such a negotiable instrument, by which the endorser protects himself from liability to subsequent holders.
recover	ety	C14: from Old French recoverer, from Latin recuper*_are #7recuperate 
recover	1.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find again or obtain the return of (something lost).
recover	2.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to regain (loss of money, position, time, etc.); recoup.
recover	3.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a person
	def	to regain (health, spirits, composure, etc.), as after illness, a shock, or a setback.
recover	4.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to regain (a former and usually better condition).
	exam	1	industry recovered after the war.
recover	5.a.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain (something) by the judgment of a court of law.
	exam	1	to recover damages.
recover	5.b.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to succeed in a lawsuit.
recover	6.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (useful substances) from waste.
recover	7.
	syl	re+cov+er
	pron	<ri1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in fencing, swimming, rowing, etc.
	def	to make a recovery.
recoverable	sub
	head	recover
	syl	re+1cov+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recoverability	sub
	head	recover
	syl	re+2cov+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
recoverer	sub
	head	recover
	syl	re+1cov+er+er
	pos	n.
re-cover	1.
	syl	re-cov:er
	pron	<rE1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover again.
re-cover	2.
	syl	re-cov:er
	pron	<rE1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a piece of furniture, etc.) with a new cover.
recoveries	infl
	head	recovery
	syl	re+cov+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
recovery	1.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of recovering, esp. from sickness, a shock, or a setback; recuperation.
recovery	2.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	restoration to a former or better condition.
recovery	3.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the regaining of something lost.
recovery	4.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the extraction of useful sub?!stances from waste.
recovery	5.a.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the obtaining of a right, etc., by the judgment of a court.
recovery	5.b.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the final judgment or verdict in a case.
recovery	6.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a return to the position of guard after making an attack.
recovery	7.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Swimming, rowing, etc.
	def	the action of bringing the arm, oar, etc., forward for another stroke.
recovery	8.
	syl	re+cov+er:y
	pron	<ri1k^v*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a stroke played from the rough or a bunker to the fairway or green.
recreant	ety	C14: from Old French, from recroire to surrender, from #7re -#7+ Latin cr*_edere to believe; compare #7miscreant 
recreant	1.
	syl	rec+re+ant
	pron	<1rekri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cowardly; faint-hearted.
recreant	2.
	syl	rec+re+ant
	pron	<1rekri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	disloyal.
recreant	3.
	syl	rec+re+ant
	pron	<1rekri*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a disloyal or cowardly person.
recreance	sub
	head	recreant
	or	recreancy
	syl	rec+re+ance
	pos	n.
recreancy	sub
	head	recreant
	or	recreance
	syl	rec+re+an+cy
	pos	n.
recreantly	sub
	head	recreant
	syl	rec+re+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
recreate	ety	C15: from Latin recre*_are to invigorate, renew, from #7re -#7+ cre*_are to #7create 
recreate	0.
	syl	rec+re+ate
	pron	<1rekri2At>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to amuse (oneself or someone else).
recreative	sub
	head	recreate
	syl	rec+re:a+tive
	pos	adj.
recreatively	sub
	head	recreate
	syl	rec+re:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
recreator	sub
	head	recreate
	syl	rec+re:2a+tor
	pos	n.
re-create	0.
	syl	re-cre:ate
	pron	<2rEkri1At>
	pos	vb.
	def	to create anew; reproduce.
re-creation	sub
	head	re-create
	syl	re-cre:1a:tion
	pos	n.
re-creator	sub
	head	re-create
	syl	re-cre:1a:tor
	pos	n.
recreation	1.
	syl	rec+re:a+tion
	pron	<2rekri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	refreshment of health or spirits by relaxation and enjoyment.
recreation	2.
	syl	rec+re:a+tion
	pron	<2rekri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an activity or pastime that promotes this.
recreation	3.a.
	syl	rec+re:a+tion
	pron	<2rekri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of free time between school lessons.
recreation	3.b.
	syl	rec+re:a+tion
	pron	<2rekri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	recreation period.
recreational	sub
	head	recreation
	syl	rec+re:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
recreation ground	0.
	syl	rec+re:a+tion ground
	pos	n.
	def	an open space for public recreation, esp. one in a town with swings and slides, etc., for children.
recrement	ety	C16: via Old French from Latin recr*_ementum slag, filth, from #7re -#7+ cernere to sift
recrement	1.
	syl	rec+re+ment
	pron	<1rekrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any substance, such as bile, that is secreted from a part of the body and later re?!absorbed instead of being excreted.
recrement	2.
	syl	rec+re+ment
	pron	<1rekrim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	waste matter; refuse; dross.
recremental	sub
	head	recrement
	syl	rec+re+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
recriminate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin recr*_imin*_are, from Latin cr*_imin*_ar*_i to accuse, from cr*_imen an accusation; see #7crime 
recriminate	0.
	syl	re+crim:i+nate
	pron	<ri1krimi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to return an accusation against someone or engage in mutual accusations.
recriminative	sub
	head	recriminate
	or	recriminatory
	syl	re+1crim:i+na+tive
	pos	adj.
recriminatory	sub
	head	recriminate
	or	recriminative
	syl	re+1crim:i+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
recriminator	sub
	head	recriminate
	syl	re+1crim:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
recrimination	1.
	syl	re+crim:i+na+tion
	pron	<ri2krimi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of recriminating.
recrimination	2.
	syl	re+crim:i+na+tion
	pron	<ri2krimi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a charge made by an accused against his accuser; countercharge.
recrudesce	ety	C19: from Latin recr*_ud*_escere to become raw again, from #7re -#7+ cr*_ud*_escere to grow worse, from cr*_udus bloody, raw; see #7crude 
recrudesce	0.
	syl	re+cru+desce
	pron	<2rEkru:1des>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a disease, trouble, etc.
	def	to break out or appear again after a period of dormancy; recur.
recrudescence	sub
	head	recrudesce
	syl	re+cru+1des+cence
	pos	n.
recruit	ety	C17: from French recrute literally: new growth, from recro*^itre to grow again, from Latin recr*_escere, from #7re -#7+ cr*_escere to grow
recruit	1.a.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enlist (men) for military service.
recruit	1.b.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to raise or strengthen (an army, etc.) by enlistment.
recruit	2.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enrol or obtain (members, support, etc.).
recruit	3.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to furnish or be furnished with a fresh supply; renew.
recruit	4.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to recover (health, strength, spirits, etc.).
recruit	5.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a newly joined member of a military service.
recruit	6.
	syl	re+cruit
	pron	<ri1kru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any new member or supporter.
recruitable	sub
	head	recruit
	syl	re+1cruit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
recruiter	sub
	head	recruit
	syl	re+1cruit+er
	pos	n.
recruitment	sub
	head	recruit
	syl	re+1cruit+ment
	pos	n.
recrystallise	alt
	head	recrystallize
	or	recrystallize
	syl	re+crys+tal+lise
	pron	<rE1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
recrystallize	1.
	or	recrystallise
	syl	re+crys+tal+lize
	pron	<rE1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to dissolve and subsequently crystallize (a substance) from the solution, as in purifying chemical compounds, or (of a substance) to crystallize in this way.
recrystallize	2.
	or	recrystallise
	syl	re+crys+tal+lize
	pron	<rE1krist*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which a deformed metal forms a new set of undeformed crystal grains.
recrystallization	sub
	head	recrystallize
	or	recrystallisation
	syl	re+2crys+tal+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
recrystallisation	sub
	head	recrystallize
	or	recrystallization
	syl	re+2crys+tal+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
rec't	alt
	head	rect
	or	rect
	syl	rec't.
rect	0.
	or	rec't
	syl	rect.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	receipt.
Rect	1.
	syl	Rect.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Rector.
Rect	2.
	syl	Rect.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Rectory.
recta	0.
	syl	rec+ta
	pron	<1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {rectum}.
rectal	0.
	syl	rec+tal
	pron	<1rekt*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the rectum.
rectally	sub
	head	rectal
	syl	rec+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
rectangle	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin rectangulum, from Latin rectus straight+ angulus angle
rectangle	0.
	syl	rec+tan+gle
	pron	<1rek2t@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a parallelogram having four right angles. Compare {rhombus}.
rectangular	1.
	syl	rec+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<rek1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a rectangle.
rectangular	2.
	syl	rec+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<rek1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or relating to right angles.
rectangular	3.
	syl	rec+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<rek1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	mutually perpendicular.
	exam	1	rectangular coordinates.
rectangular	4.
	syl	rec+tan+gu+lar
	pron	<rek1t@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a base or section shaped like a rectangle.
rectangularity	sub
	head	rectangular
	syl	rec+2tan+gu+1lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
rectangularly	sub
	head	rectangular
	syl	rec+1tan+gu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
rectangular coordinates	0.
	syl	rec+tan+gu+lar co+or+di+nates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Cartesian coordinates in a system of mutually perpendicular axes.
rectangular hyperbola	0.
	syl	rec+tan+gu+lar hy+per+bo+la
	pos	n.
	def	a hyperbola with perpendicu?!lar asymptotes.
recti	0.
	syl	rec+ti
	pron	<1rektI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {rectus}.
recti-	ety	from Latin rectus 
rectifier	1.
	syl	rec+ti+fi+er
	pron	<1rekti2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device, such as a semiconductor diode or valve, that converts an alternating current to a direct current by suppression or inversion of alternate half cycles.
rectifier	2.
	syl	rec+ti+fi+er
	pron	<1rekti2fI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an apparatus for condensing a hot vapour to a liquid in distillation; condenser.
rectifier	3.
	syl	rec+ti+fi+er
	pron	<1rekti2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or person that rectifies.
rectify	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin rectific*_are to adjust, from Latin rectus straight+ facere to make
rectifies	infl
	head	rectify
	syl	rec+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rectifying	infl
	head	rectify
	syl	rec+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rectified	infl
	head	rectify
	syl	rec+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rectify	1.
	syl	rec+ti+fy
	pron	<1rekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put right; correct; remedy.
rectify	2.
	syl	rec+ti+fy
	pron	<1rekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (a substance) from a mixture or refine (a substance) by fractional distillation.
rectify	3.
	syl	rec+ti+fy
	pron	<1rekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (alternating current) into direct current.
rectify	4.
	syl	rec+ti+fy
	pron	<1rekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to determine the length of (a curve).
rectify	5.
	syl	rec+ti+fy
	pron	<1rekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an object) to assume a linear motion or characteristic.
rectifiable	sub
	head	rectify
	syl	rec+ti+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rectification	sub
	head	rectify
	syl	rec+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
rectilineal	alt
	head	rectilinear
	or	rectilinear
	syl	rec+ti+lin+e:al
	pos	adj.
rectilinear	1.
	or	rectilineal
	syl	rec+ti+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2rekti1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	in, moving in, or characterized by a straight line or lines.
	exam	1	the rectilinear propagation of light.
rectilinear	2.
	or	rectilineal
	syl	rec+ti+lin+e:ar
	pron	<2rekti1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, bounded by, or formed by a straight line or lines.
rectilinearly	sub
	head	rectilinear
	or	rectilineally
	syl	rec+ti+1lin+e:ar+ly
	pos	adv.
rectilineally	sub
	head	rectilinear
	or	rectilinearly
	syl	rec+ti+1lin+e:al+ly
	pos	adv.
rectitude	ety	C15: from Late Latin rectit*_ud*_o, from Latin rectus right, straight, from regere to rule
rectitude	1.
	syl	rec+ti+tude
	pron	<1rekti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	moral or religious correctness.
rectitude	2.
	syl	rec+ti+tude
	pron	<1rekti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	correctness of judgment.
recto	ety	C19: from Latin rectus right, in rect*_o foli*_o on the right-hand page
rectos	infl
	head	recto
	syl	rec+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
recto	1.
	syl	rec+to
	pron	<1rekt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the front of a sheet of printed paper.
recto	2.
	syl	rec+to
	pron	<1rekt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the right-hand pages of a book, bearing the odd numbers. Compare { {verso} (sense 1b).}
rectocele	0.
	syl	rec+to+cele
	pron	<1rekt*u2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a protrusion or herniation of the rectum into the vagina.
rector	ety	C14: from Latin: director, ruler, from regere to rule
rector	1.
	syl	rec+tor
	pron	<1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a clergyman in charge of a parish in which, as its incumbent, he would formerly have been entitled to the whole of the tithes. Compare {vicar}.
rector	2.
	syl	rec+tor
	pron	<1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a cleric in charge of a college, religious house, or congregation.
rector	3.
	syl	rec+tor
	pron	<1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Protestant Episcopal Church.
	def	a clergyman in charge of a parish.
rector	4.
	syl	rec+tor
	pron	<1rekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the head of certain schools, colleges, or universities.
rectorate	sub
	head	rector
	syl	rec+tor+ate
	pos	n.
rectorial	sub
	head	rector
	syl	rec+tor+i:al
	pron	<rek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
rectorship	sub
	head	rector
	syl	rec+tor+ship
	pos	n.
rectories	infl
	head	rectory
	syl	rec+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rectory	1.
	syl	rec+to:ry
	pron	<1rekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the official house of a rector.
rectory	2.
	syl	rec+to:ry
	pron	<1rekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	the office and benefice of a rector.
rectrix	ety	C17: from Late Latin, feminine of rector governor, #7rector 
rectrices	infl
	head	rectrix
	syl	rec+tri+ces
	pron	<1rektri2sEz>, <rek1trIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rectrix	0.
	syl	rec+trix
	pron	<1rektriks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the large stiff feathers of a bird's tail, used in controlling the direction of flight.
rectum	ety	C16: shortened from New Latin rectum intestinum the straight intestine
rectums	infl
	head	rectum
	or	recta
	syl	rec+tums
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
recta	infl
	head	rectum
	or	rectums
	syl	rec+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rectum	0.
	syl	rec+tum
	pron	<1rekt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of the alimentary canal, between the sigmoid flexure of the colon and the anus.
rectus	ety	C18: from New Latin rectus musculus 
recti	infl
	head	rectus
	syl	rec+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rectus	0.
	syl	rec+tus
	pron	<1rekt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a straight muscle, esp. either of two muscles of the anterior abdominal wall ({rectus abdominis) }.
recumbent	ety	C17: from Latin recumbere to lie back, from #7re -#7+ cumbere to lie
recumbent	1.
	syl	re+cum+bent
	pron	<ri1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying down; reclining.
recumbent	2.
	syl	re+cum+bent
	pron	<ri1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a part or organ
	def	leaning or resting against another organ or the ground.
	exam	1	a recumbent stem.
recumbent	3.
	syl	re+cum+bent
	pron	<ri1k^mb*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fold in a rock formation
	def	having strata nearly parallel to those of the surrounding formation.
recumbence	sub
	head	recumbent
	or	recumbency
	syl	re+1cum+bence
	pos	n.
recumbency	sub
	head	recumbent
	or	recumbence
	syl	re+1cum+ben+cy
	pos	n.
recumbently	sub
	head	recumbent
	syl	re+1cum+bent+ly
	pos	adv.
recuperate	ety	C16: from Latin recuper*_are to recover, from #7re -#7+ capere to gain, take
recuperate	1.
	syl	re+cu+per+ate
	pron	<ri1ku:p*2rAt>, <-1kju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recover from illness or exhaustion.
recuperate	2.
	syl	re+cu+per+ate
	pron	<ri1ku:p*2rAt>, <-1kju:->
	pos	vb.
	def	to recover (losses of money, etc.).
recuperation	sub
	head	recuperate
	syl	re+2cu+per:1a+tion
	pos	n.
recuperative	sub
	head	recuperate
	syl	re+1cu+per:a+tive
	pos	adj.
recuperator	sub
	head	recuperate
	syl	re+1cu+per:2a+tor
	pos	n.
recuperator	1.
	syl	re+cu+per:a+tor
	pron	<ri1ku:p*2rAt*>, <-1kju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a device employing springs or pneumatic power to return a gun to the firing position after the recoil.
recuperator	2.
	syl	re+cu+per:a+tor
	pron	<ri1ku:p*2rAt*>, <-1kju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chemical engineering.
	def	a system of flues that transfers heat from the hot gases leaving a furnace to the incoming air.
recur	ety	C15: from Latin recurrere, from #7re -#7+ currere to run
recurs	infl
	head	recur
	syl	re+curs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
recurring	infl
	head	recur
	syl	re+cur+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
recurred	infl
	head	recur
	syl	re+curred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
recur	1.
	syl	re+cur
	pron	<ri1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen again, esp. at regular intervals.
recur	2.
	syl	re+cur
	pron	<ri1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a thought, etc.
	def	to come back to the mind.
recur	3.
	syl	re+cur
	pron	<ri1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a problem, etc.
	def	to come up again.
recur	4.
	syl	re+cur
	pron	<ri1kR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Maths. of a digit or group of digits
	def	to be repeated an infinite number of times at the end of a decimal.
recurrence	sub
	head	recur
	syl	re+cur+rence
	pron	<ri?!1k^r*ns>
	pos	n.
recurringly	sub
	head	recur
	syl	re+1cur+ring+ly
	pos	adv.
recurrent	1.
	syl	re+cur+rent
	pron	<ri1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening or tending to happen again or repeatedly.
recurrent	2.
	syl	re+cur+rent
	pron	<ri1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of certain nerves, branches of vessels, etc.
	def	turning back, so as to run in the opposite direction.
recurrently	sub
	head	recurrent
	syl	re+1cur+rent+ly
	pos	adv.
recurrent fever	0.
	syl	re+cur+rent fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {relapsing fever}.
recurring decimal	0.
	syl	re+cur+ring dec:i+mal
	pos	n.
	def	a rational number that contains a pattern of digits repeated indefinitely after the decimal point. Also called: {circulating decimal, repeating decimal}.
recursion	ety	C17: from Latin recursio, from recurrere #7recur 
recursion	1.
	syl	re+cur+sion
	pron	<ri1kR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of returning or running back.
recursion	2.
	syl	re+cur+sion
	pron	<ri1kR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	repetition of a mathematical operation, esp. in a repeated formula ({recursion formula}) .
recursive	sub
	head	recursion
	syl	re+1cur+sive
	pos	adj.
recurvate	0.
	syl	re+cur+vate
	pron	<ri1kR:vit>, <-vAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	bent back.
recurve	ety	C16: from Latin recurv*_are from #7re -#7+ curv*_are to #7curve 
recurve	0.
	syl	re+curve
	pron	<ri1kR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to curve or bend (something) back or down or (of something) to be so curved or bent.
recusant	ety	C16: from Latin rec*_us*_ans refusing, from rec*_us*_are from #7re -#7+ caus*_ar*_i to dispute, from causa a #7cause 
recusant	1.
	syl	rec:u+sant
	pron	<1rekjuz*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 16th to 18th century England
	def	a Roman Catholic who did not attend the services of the Church of England, as was required by law.
recusant	2.
	syl	rec:u+sant
	pron	<1rekjuz*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who refuses to submit to authority.
recusant	3.
	syl	rec:u+sant
	pron	<1rekjuz*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	formerly, of Catholics
	def	refusing to attend services of the Church of England.
recusant	4.
	syl	rec:u+sant
	pron	<1rekjuz*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing to submit to authority.
recusance	sub
	head	recusant
	or	recusancy
	syl	rec:u+sance
	pos	n.
recusancy	sub
	head	recusant
	or	recusance
	syl	rec:u+san+cy
	pos	n.
recycle	1.
	syl	re+cy+cle
	pron	<rE1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (a substance) through a system again for further treatment or use.
recycle	2.
	syl	re+cy+cle
	pron	<rE1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reclaim for further use.
	exam	1	to recycle water.
recycle	3.
	syl	re+cy+cle
	pron	<rE1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to institute a different cycle of processes or events in (a machine, system, etc.).
recycle	4.
	syl	re+cy+cle
	pron	<rE1sIkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repeat (a series of operations).
recycle	5.
	syl	re+cy+cle
	pron	<rE1sIkL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the repetition of a fixed sequence of events.
red	ety	Old English r*_ead; compare Old High German r*_ot, Gothic rauths, Latin ruber, Greek eruthros, Sanskrit rohita 
red	H1.1.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours, such as that of a ripe tomato or fresh blood, that lie at one end of the visible spectrum, next to orange, and are perceived by the eye when light in the approximate wavelength range 740-620 nanometres falls on the retina. Red is the complementary colour of cyan and forms a set of primary colours with blue and green.
red	H1.2.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment or dye of or producing these colours.
red	H1.3.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	red cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in red.
red	H1.4.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	a red ball in snooker, etc.
red	H1.5.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	usage	in roulette and other gambling games
	def	one of two colours on which players may place even bets, the other being black.
red	H1.6.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {inner}. a red ring on a target, between the blue and the gold, scoring seven points.
in the red	7.
	head	red
	syl	in the red.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in debit; owing money.
see red	8.
	head	red
	syl	see red.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become very angry.
redder	infl
	head	red
	syl	red+der
	pos	adj.
reddest	infl
	head	red
	syl	red+dest.
	pos	adj.
red	H1.9.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour red.
red	H1.10.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	reddish in colour or having parts or marks that are reddish.
	exam	1	red hair;
	exam	2	red deer.
red	H1.11.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the face temporarily suffused with blood, being a sign of anger, shame, etc.
red	H1.12.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the eyes
	def	bloodshot.
red	H1.13.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hands
	def	stained with blood, as after committing murder.
red	H1.14.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	bloody or violent.
	exam	1	red revolution.
red	H1.15.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine
	def	made from black grapes and coloured by their skins. {~} {reds, red+ding, red+ded}.
red	H1.16.
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {redden}.
redness	sub
	head	red
	syl	red+ness
	pos	n.
redded	alt
	head	red
	or	red
	syl	red+ded.
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reds	infl
	head	red
	syl	reds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redding	infl
	head	red
	syl	red+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
red	H2.0.
	or	redded
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {redd} %1.
Red	ety	C19: from the colour chosen to symbolize revolutionary socialism
	infl
	head	Red
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
Red	1.
	syl	Red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	Communist, Socialist, or Soviet.
Red	2.
	syl	Red
	pron	<red>
	pos	adj.
	def	radical, leftist, or revolutionary.
Red	3.
	syl	Red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of a Communist or Socialist Party or a national of a state having such a government, esp. the Soviet Union.
Red	4.
	syl	Red
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	a radical leftist or revolutionary.
red	0.
	syl	red.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	reduce(d).
redact	ety	C15: from Latin redigere to bring back, from red- #7re -#7+ agere to drive
redact	1.
	syl	re+dact
	pron	<ri1d@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compose or draft (an edict, proclamation, etc.).
redact	2.
	syl	re+dact
	pron	<ri1d@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (a literary work, etc.) into appropriate form for publication; edit.
redaction	sub
	head	redact
	syl	re+1dac+tion
	pos	n.
redactional	sub
	head	redact
	syl	re+1dac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
redactor	sub
	head	redact
	syl	re+1dac+tor
	pos	n.
red admiral	0.
	syl	red ad+mi+ral
	pos	n.
	def	a nymphalid butterfly, of temperate Europe and Asia, having black wings with red and white markings. See also {white admiral}.
red algae	0.
	syl	red al+gae
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the numerous algae that constitute the family which contain a red pigment in addition to chlorophyll. The group includes carrageen, dulse, and laver.
redan	ety	C17: from French, from earlier redent notching of a saw edge, from #7re -#7+ dent tooth, from Latin d*_ens 
redan	0.
	syl	re+dan
	pron	<ri1d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortification of two parapets at a salient angle.
red-backed shrike	0.
	syl	red-backed shrike
	pos	n.
	def	a common Eurasian shrike, the male of which has a grey crown and rump, brown wings and back, and a black-and-white face.
redback spider	0.
	syl	red+back spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	a small venomous Australian spider, having long thin legs and, in the female, a red stripe on the back of its globular abdomen.
red bag	0.
	syl	red bag
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a fabric bag for a barrister's robes, presented by a Queen's Counsel to a junior in appreciation of good work in a case. See also {blue bag}.
red bark	0.
	syl	red bark
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of cinchona containing a high proportion of alkaloids. |&1600|
red biddy	0.
	syl	red bid+dy
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cheap red wine fortified with methylated spirits.
red blood corpuscle	alt
	head	red blood cell
	or	red blood cell
	syl	red blood cor+pus+cle
	pos	n.
red blood cell	0.
	or	red blood corpuscle
	syl	red blood cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {erythro?!cyte}.
red-blooded	0.
	syl	red-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	vigorous; virile.
red-bloodedness	sub
	head	red-blooded
	syl	red-1blood:ed+ness
	pos	n.
redbreast	0.
	syl	red+breast
	pron	<1red2brest>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds having a red breast, esp. the Old World robin (see { {robin} (sense 1))}.
redbrick	0.
	syl	red+brick
	pron	<1red2brik>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting, relating to, or characteristic of a provincial British university of relatively recent foundation, esp. as distinguished from Oxford and Cambridge.
Redbridge	0.
	syl	Red+bridge
	pron	<1red2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of NE Greater London: includes part of Epping Forest. Pop.: 231600 (1976 est.).
the	infl
	head	Red Brigades
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Red Brigades	0.
	syl	Red Bri+gades
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of urban guerrillas, based in Italy, who kidnapped and murdered Aldo Moro in 1978.
redbud	0.
	syl	red+bud
	pron	<1red2b^d>
	pos	n.
	def	an American leguminous tree, that has heart-shaped leaves and small budlike pink flowers. Also called: {American Judas tree}.
redbug	0.
	syl	red+bug
	pron	<1red2b^g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {chigger}.
redcap	1.
	syl	red+cap
	pron	<1red2k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a military policeman.
redcap	2.
	syl	red+cap
	pron	<1red2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {European goldfinch}.
redcap	3.
	syl	red+cap
	pron	<1red2k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a porter at an airport or station.
red carpet	1.
	syl	red car+pet
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of red carpeting laid for important dignitaries to walk on when arriving or departing.
red carpet	2.a.
	syl	red car+pet
	pos	n.
	def	defer?!ential treatment accorded to a person of importance.
red carpet	2.b.
	syl	red car+pet
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the returning hero had a red-carpet reception.
red cedar	1.
	syl	red ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American coniferous trees, esp. a juniper that has fragrant reddish wood used for making pencils, and an arbor vitae.
red cedar	2.
	syl	red ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
red cent	0.
	syl	red cent
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	a cent considered as a trivial amount of money (esp. in the phrases {not have a red cent, not worth a red cent}, etc.).
Red China	0.
	syl	Red Chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	an unofficial name for (the People's Republic of) {China}.
red clover	0.
	syl	red clo+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a papilionaceous plant, native to Europe and Asia, frequently planted as a forage crop. It has fragrant red flowers and three-lobed compound leaves.
redcoat	0.
	syl	red+coat
	pron	<1red2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a British soldier.
red coral	0.
	syl	red cor+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of several corals of the genus the skeletons of which are pinkish red in colour and used to make ornaments, etc. Also called: {precious coral}.
blood cell	alt
	head	red corpuscle
	or	red corpuscle
	syl	blood cell
	pos	n.
red corpuscle	0.
	or	blood cell
	syl	red cor+pus+cle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {eryth?!rocyte}.
Red Crescent	0.
	syl	Red Cres+cent
	pos	n.
	def	a national branch of or the emblem of the Red Cross Society in a Muslim country.
Red Cross	1.
	syl	Red Cross
	pos	n.
	def	an international humanitarian organization ({Red Cross Society}) formally established by the Geneva Convention of 1864. It was originally limited to providing medical care for war casualties but its services now include liaison between prisoners of war and their families, relief to victims of natural disasters, etc.
Red Cross	2.
	syl	Red Cross
	pos	n.
	def	any national branch of this organization.
Red Cross	3.
	syl	Red Cross
	pos	n.
	def	the emblem of this organization, consisting of a red cross on a white background.
redcurrant	1.
	syl	red+cur+rant
	pron	<1red1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate shrub, having greenish flowers and small edible rounded red berries: family
redcurrant	2.a.
	syl	red+cur+rant
	pron	<1red1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this shrub.
redcurrant	2.b.
	syl	red+cur+rant
	pron	<1red1k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	redcurrant jelly.
redd	ety	C15 redden to clear, perhaps a variant of #7rid 
redded	alt
	head	redd
	or	redd
	syl	red+ded.
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
red	infl
	head	redd
	or	redd
	syl	red
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redds	infl
	head	redd
	syl	redds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redding	infl
	head	redd
	syl	red+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redd	H1.0.
	or	redded
	syl	redd
	pron	<red>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to bring order to; tidy (up).
redder	sub
	head	redd
	syl	redd+er
	pos	n.
redd	ety	C17 (originally: spawn): of obscure origin
redd	H2.0.
	syl	redd
	pron	<red>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow in sand or gravel on a river bed, scooped out as a spawning place by salmon, trout, or other fish.
red deer	0.
	syl	red deer
	pos	n.
	def	a large deer, formerly widely distributed in the woodlands of Europe and Asia. The coat is reddish brown in summer and the short tail is surrounded by a patch of light-coloured hair.
Red Deer	1.
	syl	Red Deer
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, in SW Alberta, flowing southeast into the South Saskatchewan River. Length: about 620 km (385 miles).
Red Deer	2.
	syl	Red Deer
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, flowing east through {Red Deer Lake} into Lake Winnipegosis. Length: about 225 km (140 miles).
redden	1.
	syl	red+den
	pron	<1redN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become red.
redden	2.
	syl	red+den
	pron	<1redN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flush with embarrassment, anger, etc.; blush.
Otis	infl
	head	Redding
	syl	O:tis.
	pos	n.
Redding	0.
	syl	Red:ding
	pron	<1rediG>
	pos	n.
	def	1941-67, U.S. soul singer and songwriter. His recordings include (1964), (1965), (1967), (1967).
reddish	0.
	syl	red+dish
	pron	<1rediS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat red.
reddishly	sub
	head	reddish
	syl	red+dish+ly
	pos	adv.
reddishness	sub
	head	reddish
	syl	red+dish+ness
	pos	n.
Redditch	0.
	syl	Red+ditch
	pron	<1rediC>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in Hereford and Worcester: designated a new town in the mid-1960s; metal-working industries. Pop.: 40775 (1971).
reddle	0.
	syl	red+dle
	pron	<1redL>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {ruddle}.
red duster	0.
	syl	red dust+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for the {Red Ensign}.
red dwarf	0.
	syl	red dwarf
	pos	n.
	def	one of a class of small cool main-sequence stars.
rede	ety	Old English r*_@adan to rule; see #7read %1
rede	1.
	syl	rede
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	advice or counsel.
rede	2.
	syl	rede
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an explanation.
rede	3.
	syl	rede
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to advise; counsel.
rede	4.
	syl	rede
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to explain.
red earth	0.
	syl	red earth
	pos	n.
	def	a clayey zonal soil of tropical savanna lands, formed by extensive chemical weathering, coloured by iron compounds, and less strongly leached than laterite.
redeem	ety	C15: from Old French redimer, from Latin redimere to buy back, from red- #7re -#7+ emere to buy
redeem	1.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover possession or ownership of by payment of a price or service; regain.
redeem	2.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (bonds, shares, etc.) into cash.
redeem	3.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay off (a promissory note, loan, etc.).
redeem	4.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover (something pledged, mortgaged, or pawned).
redeem	5.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (paper money) into bullion or specie.
redeem	6.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fulfil (a promise, pledge, etc.).
redeem	7.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exchange (trading stamps, coupons, etc.) for goods.
redeem	8.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reinstate in someone's estimation or good opinion; restore to favour.
	exam	1	he redeemed himself by his altruistic action.
redeem	9.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make amends for.
redeem	10.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recover from captivity, esp. by a money payment.
redeem	11.
	syl	re+deem
	pron	<ri1dEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Christianity. of Christ as Saviour
	def	to free (men) from sin by his death on the Cross.
redeemer	sub
	head	redeem
	syl	re+1deem+er
	pos	n.
redemptible	alt
	head	redeemable
	or	redeemable
	syl	re+demp+ti:ble
	pron	<ri1dempt*bL>
	pos	adj.
redeemable	1.
	or	redemptible
	syl	re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<ri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bonds, shares, etc.
	def	subject to cancellation by repayment at a specified date or under specified conditions.
redeemable	2.
	or	redemptible
	syl	re+deem+a:ble
	pron	<ri1dEm*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bonds, etc.
	def	payable in or convertible into cash.
redeemability	sub
	head	redeemable
	syl	re+2deem+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
redeemably	sub
	head	redeemable
	syl	re+1deem+a:bly
	pos	adv.
The	infl
	head	Redeemer
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Redeemer	0.
	syl	Re+deem+er
	pron	<ri1dEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	Jesus Christ as having brought redemption to mankind.
redeeming	0.
	syl	re+deem+ing
	pron	<ri1dEmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to compensate for faults or deficiencies in quality, etc..
	exam	1	one redeeming feature.
redemption	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin redempti*_o a buying back; see #7redeem 
redemption	1.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of redeeming.
redemption	2.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being redeemed.
redemption	3.a.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	deliverance from sin through the incarnation, sufferings, and death of Christ.
redemption	3.b.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	atonement for guilt.
redemption	4.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	conversion of paper money into bullion or specie.
redemption	5.a.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	removal of a financial obligation by paying off a note, bond, etc.
redemption	5.b.
	syl	re+demp+tion
	pron	<ri1dempS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	redemption date.
redemptional	sub
	head	redemption
	syl	re+1demp+tion+al
	pos	adj.
redemptive	sub
	head	redemption
	or	redemptory
	syl	re+1demp+tive
	pos	adj.
redemptory	sub
	head	redemption
	or	redemptive
	syl	re+1demp+to:ry
	pos	adj.
redemptively	sub
	head	redemption
	syl	re+1demp+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
redemptioner	0.
	syl	re+demp+tion+er
	pron	<ri1dempS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	an emigrant to Colonial America who paid for his passage by becoming an indentured servant.
Redemptorist	0.
	syl	Re+demp+tor+ist
	pron	<ri1dempt*rist>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a member of a religious congregation founded in 1732 to do missionary work among the poor.
Red Ensign	0.
	syl	Red En+sign
	pos	n.
	def	the ensign of the British Merchant Navy, having the Union Jack on a red background at the upper corner of the vertical edge alongside the hoist. Compare {White Ensign}.
redeploy	0.
	syl	re+de:ploy
	pron	<2rEdi1plci>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assign new positions or tasks to (labour, troops, etc.).
redeployment	sub
	head	redeploy
	syl	re+de:1ploy+ment
	pos	n.
redevelop	1.
	syl	re+de:vel+op
	pron	<2rEdi1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuild or replan (a building, area, etc.).
redevelop	2.
	syl	re+de:vel+op
	pron	<2rEdi1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to develop (a negative or print) for a second time, in order to improve the contrast, colour, etc.
redevelop	3.
	syl	re+de:vel+op
	pron	<2rEdi1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to develop (something) again.
redeveloper	sub
	head	redevelop
	syl	re+de:1vel+op+er
	pos	n.
redevelopment	sub
	head	redevelop
	syl	re+de:1vel+op+ment
	pos	n.
redevelopment area	0.
	syl	re+de:vel+op+ment ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	an urban area in which all or most of the buildings are demolished and rebuilt.
redeye	1.
	syl	red+eye
	pron	<1red2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	inferior whiskey.
redeye	2.
	syl	red+eye
	pron	<1red2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	a drink incorporating beer and tomato juice.
redeye	3.
	syl	red+eye
	pron	<1red2I>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rudd}.
red-faced	0.
	syl	red-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	flushed with embarrassment or anger.
red-facedly	sub
	head	red-faced
	syl	red-fac:ed+ly
	pron	<2red1fAsidli>, <-1fAstli>
	pos	adv.
redfin	0.
	syl	red+fin
	pron	<1red2fin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small cyprinid fishes of the genus esp. They have reddish fins and are popular aquarium fishes.
red fir	1.
	syl	red fir
	pos	n.
	def	a North American coniferous tree, having reddish wood valued as timber: family
red fir	2.
	syl	red fir
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other pinaceous trees that have reddish wood.
red fir	3.
	syl	red fir
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
red fire	0.
	syl	red fire
	pos	n.
	def	any combustible material that burns with a bright red flame: used in flares and fireworks. The colour is usually produced by strontium salts.
redfish	infl
	or	redfishes
	syl	red+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
redfishes	infl
	head	redfish
	or	redfish
	syl	red+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
redfish	1.
	syl	red+fish
	pron	<1red2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a male salmon that has recently spawned. Compare { {blackfish} (sense 2)}.
redfish	2.
	syl	red+fish
	pron	<1red2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several red European scorpaenid fishes of the genus esp. valued as a food fish.
red flag	1.
	syl	red flag
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol of socialism, communism, or revo?!lution.
red flag	2.
	syl	red flag
	pos	n.
	def	an object or event likely to arouse anger.
Robert	infl
	head	Redford
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Redford	0.
	syl	Red:ford
	pron	<1redf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1936, U.S. film actor: his films include (1966), (1969), (1973), and (1975).
red fox	0.
	syl	red fox
	pos	n.
	def	the common fox, which has a reddish-brown coat: family order (carnivores).
red giant	0.
	syl	red gi+ant
	pos	n.
	def	a giant star that emits red light (spectral type M).
Lynn	1.
	head	Redgrave
	syl	Lynn.
	def	born 1944, English stage and film actress. Her films include (1966), (1969), (1973), and (1975).
Redgrave	2.
	syl	Red:grave
	pron	<1red2grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	her father Sir {Mi@.chael}. born 1908, English stage and film actor. Among his films are (1938), (1955), (1963), and (1971).
Redgrave	3.
	syl	Red:grave
	pron	<1red2grAv>
	pos	n.
	def	his elder daughter {Va@.nes@.sa}. born 1937, English stage and film actress, whose roles include performances in the films (1966), (1968), (1972), and (1977): noted also for her left-wing politics.
red grouse	0.
	syl	red grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown grouse, of upland moors of Great Britain: an important game bird.
Red Guard	0.
	syl	Red Guard
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Chinese youth movement that attempted to effect the Cultural Revolution (1965-71).
red gum	1.
	syl	red gum
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian myrtaceous trees of the genus esp. which has reddish wood. See also {blue gum}.
red gum	2.
	syl	red gum
	pos	n.
	def	the hard red wood from this tree, used for making railway sleepers, posts, etc.
red-handed	ety	C19 (earlier, C15 red hand) 
red-handed	0.
	syl	red-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in the act of committing a crime or doing something wrong or shameful (esp. in the phrase {catch red-handed}) .
red-handedly	sub
	head	red-handed
	syl	red-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
red-handedness	sub
	head	red-handed
	syl	red-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
red hat	1.
	syl	red hat
	pos	n.
	def	the broad-brimmed crimson hat given to cardinals as the symbol of their rank and office.
red hat	2.
	syl	red hat
	pos	n.
	def	the rank and office of a cardinal.
redhead	1.
	syl	red+head
	pron	<1red2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with red hair.
redhead	2.
	syl	red+head
	pron	<1red2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a diving duck, of North America, the male of which has a grey-and-black body and a reddish-brown head.
red-headed	1.
	syl	red-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	having red hair.
red-headed	2.
	syl	red-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	having a red head.
red heat	1.
	syl	red heat
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which a substance is red-hot.
red heat	2.
	syl	red heat
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being red-hot.
red herring	1.
	syl	red her+ring
	pos	n.
	def	anything that diverts attention from a topic or line of inquiry.
red herring	2.
	syl	red her+ring
	pos	n.
	def	a dried and smoked herring.
red-hot	1.
	syl	red-hot
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of metal
	def	heated to the temperature at which it glows red.
	exam	1	iron is red-hot at about 500?%C.
red-hot	2.
	syl	red-hot
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely hot.
	exam	1	the stove is red-hot, so don't touch it.
red-hot	3.
	syl	red-hot
	pos	adj.
	def	keen, excited, or eager; enthusiastic.
red-hot	4.
	syl	red-hot
	pos	adj.
	def	furious; violent.
	exam	1	red-hot anger.
red-hot	5.
	syl	red-hot
	pos	adj.
	def	very recent or topical.
	exam	1	red-hot information.
red-hot poker	0.
	syl	red-hot pok+er
	pos	n.
	def	a plant of the African liliaceous genus widely cultivated for its showy spikes of red or yellow flowers.
redia	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after Francesco Redi (1629-97), Italian naturalist
rediae	infl
	head	redia
	syl	re+di:ae
	pron	<-di2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
redia	0.
	syl	re+di:a
	pron	<1rEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic larva of flukes that has simple locomotory organs, pharynx, and intestine and gives rise either to other rediae or to a different larva (the cercaria).
Rediffusion	0.
	syl	Re+dif+fu+sion
	pron	<2rEdi1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. trademark.
	def	a system by which radio or television programmes are relayed to sub?!scribers from a receiver via cables.
Red Indian	0.
	syl	Red In+di:an
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another name for {American Indian}.
redingote	ety	C19: from French, from English riding coat 
redingote	1.
	syl	red+in+gote
	pron	<1rediG2g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's or woman's full-skirted outer coat of the 18th and 19th centuries.
redingote	2.
	syl	red+in+gote
	pron	<1rediG2g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's light dress or coat of the 18th century, with an open-fronted skirt, revealing a decorative underskirt.
redintegrate	ety	C15: from Latin redintegr*_are to renew, from red- #7re -#7+ integer complete
redintegrate	1.
	syl	red+in+te+grate
	pron	<re1dinti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make whole or complete again; restore to a perfect state; renew.
redintegrate	2.
	syl	red+in+te+grate
	pron	<re1dinti2grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to engage in the process of redintegration.
redintegrative	sub
	head	redintegrate
	syl	red+1in+te+gra+tive
	pos	adj.
redintegration	1.
	syl	red+in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<re2dinti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making whole again; renewal.
redintegration	2.
	syl	red+in+te+gra+tion
	pron	<re2dinti1grAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process of responding to a part of a situation in the same manner as one has responded to the whole situation, as in the case of a souvenir reminding one of a holiday.
redivivus	ety	from Late Latin, from Latin red- #7re -#7+ v*_ivus alive
redivivus	0.
	syl	red:i+vi+vus
	pron	<2redi1vIv*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	returned to life; revived.
red lead	0.
	syl	red lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright-red poisonous insoluble oxide of lead usually obtained as a powder by heating litharge in air. It is used as a pigment in paints. Formula: Pb\3O\4. Also called: {minium}.
red-lead ore	0.
	syl	red-lead ore
	pron	<1red1led>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {crocoite}.
redleg	0.
	syl	red+leg
	pron	<1red2leg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean, derogatory.
	def	a poor White.
red-legged partridge	0.
	syl	red-leg:ged par+tridge
	pos	n.
	def	a partridge, having a reddish tail, red legs and bill, and flanks barred with chestnut, black, and white: common on farmlands and heaths in SW Europe, including Britain.
red-letter day	ety	C18: from the red letters used in ecclesiastical calendars to indicate saints' days and feasts
red-letter day	0.
	syl	red-let:ter day
	pos	n.
	def	a memorably important or happy occasion.
red light	1.
	syl	red light
	pos	n.
	def	a signal to stop, esp. a red traffic signal in a system of traffic lights.
red light	2.
	syl	red light
	pos	n.
	def	a danger signal.
red light	3.
	syl	red light
	pos	n.
	def	an instruction to stop or discontinue.
red light	4.a.
	syl	red light
	pos	n.
	def	a red lamp hanging outside a house indicating that it is a brothel.
red light	4.b.
	syl	red light
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a red-light district.
red man	0.
	syl	red man
	pos	n.
	def	a North American Indian.
red meat	0.
	syl	red meat
	pos	n.
	def	any meat that is dark in colour, esp. beef and lamb. Compare {white meat}.
John Edward	infl
	head	Redmond
	syl	John Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Redmond	0.
	syl	Red:mond
	pron	<1redm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1856-1918, Irish poli?!tician. He led the Parnellites from 1891 and helped to procure the Home Rule bill of 1912, but was considered too moderate by extreme nationalists.
red mullet	0.
	syl	red mul+let
	pos	n.
	def	any of the marine percoid fishes constituting the family esp. a food fish of European waters. They have a pair of long barbels beneath the chin and a reddish coloration. U.S. name: {goatfish}.
redneck	0.
	syl	red+neck
	pron	<1red2nek>
	pos	n.
	usage	Disparaging. in the southwestern U.S.
	def	a poor uneducated White farm worker.
redness	0.
	syl	red+ness
	pron	<1rednis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or fact of being red.
redoes	infl
	head	redo
	syl	re:does
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redoing	infl
	head	redo
	syl	re:do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redid	infl
	head	redo
	syl	re:did
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redone	infl
	head	redo
	syl	re:done.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
redo	1.
	syl	re:do
	pron	<rE1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do over again.
redo	2.
	syl	re:do
	pron	<rE1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to redecorate, esp. thoroughly.
	exam	1	we redid the house last summer.
red oak	1.
	syl	red oak
	pos	n.
	def	any of several deciduous oak trees, esp. native to North America, having bristly leaves with triangular lobes and acorns with small cups.
red oak	2.
	syl	red oak
	pos	n.
	def	the hard cross-grained reddish wood of this tree.
red ochre	0.
	syl	red o:chre
	pos	n.
	def	any of various natural red earths containing ferric oxide: used as pigments.
redolent	ety	C14: from Latin redolens smelling (of), from redol*_ere giving off an odour, from red- #7re -#7+ ol*_ere to smell
redolent	1.
	syl	red:o+lent
	pron	<1red*ul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pleasant smell; fragrant.
redolent	2.
	syl	red:o+lent
	pron	<1red*ul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of or with
	def	having the odour or smell (of); scented (with).
	exam	1	a room redolent of country flowers.
redolent	3.
	syl	red:o+lent
	pron	<1red*ul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of or with
	def	reminiscent or suggestive (of).
	exam	1	a picture redolent of the 18th century.
redolence	sub
	head	redolent
	or	redolency
	syl	red:o+lence
	pos	n.
redolency	sub
	head	redolent
	or	redolence
	syl	red:o+len+cy
	pos	n.
redolently	sub
	head	redolent
	syl	red:o+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Odilon	infl
	head	Redon
	syl	O:di:lon
	pron	<cdi1l?~c>
	pos	n.
Redon	0.
	syl	Re:don
	pron	French <r*1d?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1916, French symbolist painter and etcher. He foreshadowed the surrealists in his paintings of fantastic dream images.
red osier	0.
	syl	red o:sier
	pos	n.
	def	any of several willow trees that have red twigs used for basketwork.
redouble	1.
	syl	re+dou+ble
	pron	<ri1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become much greater in intensity, number, etc..
	exam	1	to redouble one's efforts.
redouble	2.
	syl	re+dou+ble
	pron	<ri1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send back (sounds) or (of sounds) to be sent back; echo or re-echo.
redouble	3.
	syl	re+dou+ble
	pron	<ri1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to double (an opponent's double). {~}
redouble	4.
	syl	re+dou+ble
	pron	<ri1d^bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of redoubling.
redoubt	ety	C17: via French from obsolete Italian ridotta, from Medieval Latin reductus shelter, from Latin red*_ucere to withdraw, from #7re -#7+ d*_ucere to lead
redoubt	1.
	syl	re+doubt
	pron	<ri1daut>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary earthwork built inside a permanent fort as a last defensive position.
redoubt	2.
	syl	re+doubt
	pron	<ri1daut>
	pos	n.
	def	any isolated fortified stronghold.
redoubtable	ety	C14: from Old French, from redouter to dread, from #7re -#7+ douter to be afraid, #7doubt 
redoubtable	1.
	syl	re+doubt+a:ble
	pron	<ri1daut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	to be feared; formidable.
redoubtable	2.
	syl	re+doubt+a:ble
	pron	<ri1daut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of respect.
redoubtableness	sub
	head	redoubtable
	syl	re+1doubt+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
redoubtably	sub
	head	redoubtable
	syl	re+1doubt+a:bly
	pos	adv.
redound	ety	C14: from Old French redonder, from Latin redund*_are to stream over, from red- #7re -#7+ und*_are to rise in waves, from unda a wave
redound	1.
	syl	re+dound
	pron	<ri1daund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to have an advantageous or disadvantageous effect (on).
	exam	1	brave deeds redound to your credit.
redound	2.
	syl	re+dound
	pron	<ri1daund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to recoil or rebound.
redound	3.
	syl	re+dound
	pron	<ri1daund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to arise; accrue.
	exam	1	wealth redound?!ing from wise investment.
redound	4.
	syl	re+dound
	pron	<ri1daund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to reflect; bring.
	exam	1	his actions redound dishonour upon him.
redowa	ety	C19: via French and German from Czech rejdov*'ak, from rejdovati to guide around
redowa	0.
	syl	red:o+wa
	pron	<1red*v*>, <-w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bohemian folk dance similar to the waltz.
redox	ety	C20: from #7red (#7uction) #7+ox (#7idation) 
redox	0.
	syl	re+dox
	pron	<1rEdoks>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	another term for {oxidation-reduction}.
red packet	1.
	syl	red pack+et
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc.
	def	a sum of money folded inside red paper and given at the Chinese New Year to unmarried younger relatives.
red packet	2.
	syl	red pack+et
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hong Kong, Malaysia, etc.
	def	such a gift given at Chinese weddings by the parents to the bride and groom and by the bride and groom to unmarried younger relatives.
red-pencils	infl
	head	red-pencil
	or	red-pencils
	syl	red-pen:cils
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
red-pencilling	infl
	head	red-pencil
	or	red-penciling
	syl	red-pen:cil+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
red-pencilled	infl
	head	red-pencil
	or	red-penciled
	syl	red-pen:cilled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
red-penciling	infl
	head	red-pencil
	or	red-pencilling
	syl	red-pen:cil+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
red-penciled	infl
	head	red-pencil
	or	red-pencilled
	syl	red-pen:ciled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
red-pencil	0.
	syl	red-pen:cil
	pos	vb.
	def	to revise or correct (a book, manuscript, etc.).
red pepper	1.
	syl	red pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of the pepper plant cultivated for their hot pungent red podlike fruits.
red pepper	2.
	syl	red pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
red pepper	3.
	syl	red pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the ripe red fruit of the sweet pepper.
red pepper	4.
	syl	red pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cayenne pepper}.
red pine	0.
	syl	red pine
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of New Zealand, having narrow sharp pointed leaves: family Also called: {rimu}.
Red Planethe	infl
	head	Red Planet
	syl	Red Plan+ethe.
	pos	n.
Red Planet	0.
	syl	Red Plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Mars}.
redpoll	0.
	syl	red+poll
	pron	<1red2pol>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two widely distributed finches, or ({arctic} {hoary redpoll}) , having a greyish-brown plumage with a red crown and pink breast.
Red Polled	alt
	head	Red Poll
	or	Red Poll
	syl	Red Polled
	pos	n.
Red Poll	0.
	or	Red Polled
	syl	Red Poll
	pos	n.
	def	a red hornless short-haired breed of beef and dairy cattle.
redraft	1.
	syl	re+draft
	pron	<1rE2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a second draft.
redraft	2.
	syl	re+draft
	pron	<1rE2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a bill of exchange drawn on the drawer or endorser of a protested bill by the holder for the amount of the protested bill plus costs and charges.
redraft	3.
	syl	re+draft
	pron	<1rE2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a re-exported commodity.
redraft	4.
	syl	re+draft
	pron	<rE1dra:ft>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a second copy; draft again.
	exam	1	to redraft proposals for a project.
red rag	ety	so called because red objects supposedly infuriate bulls
red rag	0.
	syl	red rag
	pos	n.
	def	a provocation; something that infuriates.
redress	ety	C14: from Old French redrecier to set up again, from #7re -#7+ drecier to straighten; see #7dress 
redress	1.
	syl	re+dress
	pron	<ri1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put right (a wrong), esp. by compensation; make reparation for.
	exam	1	to redress a grievance.
redress	2.
	syl	re+dress
	pron	<ri1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to correct or adjust (esp. in the phrase {redress the balance) }.
redress	3.
	syl	re+dress
	pron	<ri1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make compensation to (a person) for a wrong.
redress	4.
	syl	re+dress
	pron	<ri1dres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of setting right a wrong; remedy or cure.
	exam	1	to seek redress of grievances.
redress	5.
	syl	re+dress
	pron	<ri1dres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	compensation, amends, or reparation for a wrong, injury, etc.
redress	6.
	syl	re+dress
	pron	<ri1dres>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	relief from poverty or want.
redressable	sub
	head	redress
	or	redressible
	syl	re+1dress+a:ble
	pos	adj.
redressible	sub
	head	redress
	or	redressable
	syl	re+1dress+i:ble
	pos	adj.
redresser	sub
	head	redress
	or	redressor
	syl	re+1dress+er
	pos	n.
redressor	sub
	head	redress
	or	redresser
	syl	re+1dres+sor
	pos	n.
re-dress	0.
	syl	re-dress
	pron	<rE1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress (something) again.
Red River	1.
	syl	Red Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Red River of the South}. a river in the S central U.S., flowing east from N Texas through Arkansas into the Mississippi in Louisiana. Length: 1639 km (1018 miles).
Red River	2.
	syl	Red Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the northern U.S., flowing north as the border between North Dakota and Minnesota and into Lake Winnipeg, Canada. Length: 515 km (320 miles).
Red River	3.
	syl	Red Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Asia, rising in SW China in Y*"unnan province and flowing southeast across N Vietnam to the Gulf of Tongkin: the chief river of N Vietnam, with an extensive delta. Length: 500 km (310 miles). Vietnamese name: {Song Koi}.
redroot	1.
	syl	red+root
	pron	<1red2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a bog plant, of E North America, having woolly yellow flowers and roots that yield a red dye: family
redroot	2.
	syl	red+root
	pron	<1red2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {pigweed} (sense 1).}
red rose	0.
	syl	red rose
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the emblem of the House of Lan?!caster. See also {Wars of the Roses, white rose}.
red salmon	1.
	syl	red salm+on
	pos	n.
	def	any salmon having reddish flesh, esp. the sockeye salmon.
red salmon	2.
	syl	red salm+on
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of such a fish, esp. canned.
Red Sea	0.
	syl	Red Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow sea between Arabia and NE Africa, linked with the Mediterranean in the north by the Suez Canal and with the Indian Ocean in the south: occasionally reddish in appearance through algae. Area: 438000 sq. km (169000 sq. miles).
red setter	0.
	syl	red set+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for {Irish setter}.
redshank	0.
	syl	red+shank
	pron	<1red2S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large common European sandpipers, or ({spotted redshank}) , having red legs.
red shank	0.
	syl	red shank
	pos	n.
	def	an annual polygonaceous plant, of N temperate regions, having red stems, narrow leaves, and oblong spikes of pink flowers. Also called: {persicaria, lady's-thumb}.
red shift	0.
	syl	red shift
	pos	n.
	def	a shift in the spectral lines of a stellar spectrum towards the red end of the visible region relative to the wavelength of these lines in the terrestrial spectrum. It is thought to be a result of the Doppler effect caused by the recession of stars. |&1690|
redskin	0.
	syl	red+skin
	pron	<1red2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for an {American Indian}.
red snapper	0.
	syl	red snap+per
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine percoid food fishes of the genus esp. having a reddish coloration, common in American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family (snappers).
red spider	0.
	syl	red spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	short for {red spider mite} (see {spider mite}) .
Red Spot	0.
	syl	Red Spot
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish oval spot, about 48000 kilometres long, seen to drift around the S hemisphere of Jupiter. It varies considerably in intensity and is possibly an atmospheric phenomenon.
red squirrel	1.
	syl	red squir+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown squirrel, inhabiting woodlands of Europe and parts of Asia.
American red squirrel	2.
	head	red squirrel
	syl	American red squirrel.
	def	Also called: {chickaree}. either of two reddish-brown squirrels, or inhabiting forests of North America.
redstart	ety	Old English read #7red+ steort tail; compare German Rotsterz 
redstart	1.
	syl	red+start
	pron	<1red2sta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any European songbird of the genus esp. in which the male has a black throat, orange-brown tail and breast, and grey back: family (thrushes, etc.).
redstart	2.
	syl	red+start
	pron	<1red2sta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any North American warbler of the genus esp.
red tape	ety	C18: from the red tape used to bind official government documents
red tape	0.
	syl	red tape
	pos	n.
	def	obstructive official routine or procedure; time-consuming bureaucracy.
reduce	ety	C14: from Latin red*_ucere to bring back, from #7re -#7+ d*_ucere to lead
reduce	1.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make or become smaller in size, number, extent, degree, intensity, etc.
reduce	2.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring into a certain state, condition, etc..
	exam	1	to reduce a forest to ashes.
reduce	3.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make or become slimmer; lose or cause to lose excess weight.
reduce	4.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to impoverish (esp. in the phrase {in reduced circumstances}) .
reduce	5.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring into a state of submission to one's authority; subjugate.
	exam	1	the whole country was reduced after three months.
reduce	6.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring down the price of (a commodity).
	exam	1	the shirt was reduced in the sale.
reduce	7.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to lower the rank or status of; demote.
	exam	1	he was reduced from corporal to private;
	exam	2	reduced to the ranks.
reduce	8.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to set out systematically as an aid to understanding; simplify.
	exam	1	his theories have been reduced in a popular treatise.
reduce	9.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to modify or simplify the form of (an expression or equation), esp. by substitution of one term by another.
reduce	10.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to thin out (paint) by adding oil, turpentine, etc.; dilute.
reduce	11.a.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a chemical reaction with hydrogen or formation of a hydride.
reduce	11.b.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to lose or cause to lose oxygen atoms.
reduce	11.c.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo an increase in the number of electrons. Compare {oxidize}.
reduce	12.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to lessen the density of (a negative or print) by converting some of the blackened silver in the emulsion to soluble silver compounds by an oxidation process using a photographic reducer.
reduce	13.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to manipu?!late or reposition (a broken or displaced bone, organ, or part) back to its normal site.
reduce	14.
	syl	re+duce
	pron	<ri1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo meiosis.
reducible	sub
	head	reduce
	syl	re+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
reducibility	sub
	head	reduce
	syl	re+2duc+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reducibly	sub
	head	reduce
	syl	re+1duc+i:bly
	pos	adv.
reduced level	0.
	syl	re+duced lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	calculated elevation in relation to a particular datum.
reducer	1.
	syl	re+duc+er
	pron	<ri1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a chemical solution used to lessen the density of a negative or print by oxidizing some of the blackened silver to soluble silver compounds. Compare { {intensifier} (sense 3).}
reducer	2.
	syl	re+duc+er
	pron	<ri1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe fitting connecting two pipes of different diameters.
reducer	3.
	syl	re+duc+er
	pron	<ri1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that reduces.
reducing agent	0.
	syl	re+duc+ing a:gent
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance that reduces another substance in a chemical reaction, being itself oxidized in the process. Compare {oxidizing agent}.
reducing glass	0.
	syl	re+duc+ing glass
	pos	n.
	def	a lens or curved mirror that produces an image smaller than the object observed.
reductase	ety	C20: from #7reduction+ -#7ase 
reductase	0.
	syl	re+duc+tase
	pron	<ri1d^ktAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme that catalyses a biochemical reduction reaction.
reductio ad absurdum	ety	literally: reduction to the absurd
reductio ad absurdum	1.
	syl	re+duc+ti:o ad ab+sur+dum
	pron	Latin. <ri1d^kti*u> <@d> <@b1sR:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of disproving a proposition by showing that its inevitable consequences would be absurd.
reductio ad absurdum	2.
	syl	re+duc+ti:o ad ab+sur+dum
	pron	Latin. <ri1d^kti*u> <@d> <@b1sR:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of indirectly proving a proposition by assuming its negation to be true and showing that this leads to an absurdity.
reductio ad absurdum	3.
	syl	re+duc+ti:o ad ab+sur+dum
	pron	Latin. <ri1d^kti*u> <@d> <@b1sR:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	application of a principle or proposed principle to an instance in which it is absurd.
reduction	1.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process or an instance of reducing.
reduction	2.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being reduced.
reduction	3.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which something is reduced.
reduction	4.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of an original resulting from a reducing process, such as a copy on a smaller scale.
reduction	5.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a simplified form, such as an orchestral score arranged for piano.
reduction	6.a.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of converting a fraction into its decimal form.
reduction	6.b.
	syl	re+duc+tion
	pron	<ri1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of dividing out the common factors in the numerator and denominator of a fraction; cancellation.
reductional	sub
	head	reduction
	or	reductive
	syl	re+1duc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
reductive	sub
	head	reduction
	or	reductional
	syl	re+1duc+tive
	pos	adj.
reduction division	0.
	syl	re+duc+tion di+vi+sion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {meiosis}.
reduction formula	0.
	syl	re+duc+tion for+mu+la
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a formula, such as sin (90?% &+#800681 =cos expressing the values of a trigonometric function of any angle greater than 90?% in terms of a function of an acute angle.
reductionism	1.
	syl	re+duc+tion+ism
	pron	<ri1d^kS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of complex things, data, etc., into less complex constituents.
reductionism	2.
	syl	re+duc+tion+ism
	pron	<ri1d^kS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	any theory or method that holds that a complex idea, system, etc., can be completely understood in terms of its simpler parts or components.
reductionist	sub
	head	reductionism
	syl	re+1duc+tion+ist
	pos	n.
reductionistic	sub
	head	reductionism
	syl	re+2duc+tion+1ist+ic
	pos	adj.
redundancies	infl
	head	redundancy
	syl	re+dun+dan+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
redundancy	1.a.
	syl	re+dun+dan+cy
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being redundant or superfluous, esp. superfluous in one's job.
redundancy	1.b.
	syl	re+dun+dan+cy
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a redundancy payment.
redundancy	2.
	syl	re+dun+dan+cy
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive proliferation or profusion, esp. of superfluity.
redundancy	3.
	syl	re+dun+dan+cy
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	duplication of components in electronic or mechanical equipment so that operations can continue following failure of a part.
redundancy	4.
	syl	re+dun+dan+cy
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	repetition of information or inclusion of additional information to reduce errors in telecommunication transmissions and computer processing.
redundant	ety	C17: from Latin redundans overflowing, from redund*_are to run back, stream over; see #7redound 
redundant	1.
	syl	re+dun+dant
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	surplus to requirements; unnecessary or superfluous.
redundant	2.
	syl	re+dun+dant
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	verbose or tautological.
redundant	3.
	syl	re+dun+dant
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deprived of one's job because it is no longer necessary for efficient operation.
	exam	1	he has been made redundant.
redundant	4.
	syl	re+dun+dant
	pron	<ri1d^nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of components, information, etc.
	def	duplicated or added as a precaution against failure, error, etc.
redundantly	sub
	head	redundant
	syl	re+1dun+dant+ly
	pos	adv.
redupl	0.
	syl	redupl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	reduplicate reduplication.
reduplicate	1.
	syl	re+du+pli+cate
	pron	<ri1dju:pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become double; repeat.
reduplicate	2.
	syl	re+du+pli+cate
	pron	<ri1dju:pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repeat (a sound or syllable) in a word or (of a sound or syllable) to be repeated, esp. in forming inflections in certain languages.
reduplicate	3.
	syl	re+du+pli+cate
	pron	<ri1dju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	doubled or repeated.
reduplicate	4.
	syl	re+du+pli+cate
	pron	<ri1dju:plikit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petals or sepals
	def	having the margins curving outwards.
reduplicative	sub
	head	reduplicate
	syl	re+1du+pli+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
reduplication	1.
	syl	re+du+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<ri2dju:pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or an instance of redoubling.
reduplication	2.
	syl	re+du+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<ri2dju:pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, condition, or quality of being redoubled.
reduplication	3.
	syl	re+du+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<ri2dju:pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that has been redoubled.
reduplication	4.
	syl	re+du+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<ri2dju:pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	repetition of a sound or syllable in a word, as in the formation of the Latin perfect from @6touch@9.
reduviid	ety	C19: from New Latin Reduviidae, from Latin reduvia a hangnail
reduviid	1.
	syl	re+du+vi+id
	pron	<ri1dju:viid>
	pos	n.
	def	any hemipterous bug of the family which includes the assassin bugs and the wheel bug.
reduviid	2.
	syl	re+du+vi+id
	pron	<ri1dju:viid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
redware	0.
	syl	red+ware
	pron	<1red2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kelp} (the seaweed).
red-water	0.
	syl	red-wa:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cattle caused by the protozoan (or which destroys the red blood cells, characterized by the passage of red or blackish urine.
redwing	1.
	syl	red+wing
	pron	<1red2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small European thrush, having a speckled breast, reddish flanks, and brown back.
redwing	2.
	syl	red+wing
	pron	<1red2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American oriole, the male of which has a black plumage with a red-and-yellow patch on each wing.
redwood	0.
	syl	red+wood
	pron	<1red2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a giant coniferous tree, of coastal regions of California, having reddish fibrous bark and durable timber: family The largest specimen is over 120 metres (360 feet) tall. See also {sequoia}.
reeboks	infl
	head	reebok
	or	reebok
	syl	ree+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reebok	infl
	or	reeboks
	syl	ree+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reebok	0.
	syl	ree+bok
	pron	<1rEb^k>, <-bok>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rhebok}.
re-echoes	infl
	head	re-echo
	syl	re-ech:oes
	pos	vb.
re-echoing	infl
	head	re-echo
	syl	re-ech:o:ing
	pos	vb.
re-echoed	infl
	head	re-echo
	syl	re-ech:oed.
	pos	vb.
re-echo	1.
	syl	re-ech:o
	pron	<rE1ek*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to echo (a sound that is already an echo); resound.
re-echo	2.
	syl	re-ech:o
	pron	<rE1ek*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repeat like an echo.
reed	ety	Old English hreod; related to Old Saxon hriod, Old High German hriot 
reed	1.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various widely distributed tall grasses of the genus esp. that grow in swamps and shallow water and have jointed hollow stalks.
reed	2.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk, or stalks collectively, of any of these plants, esp. as used for thatching.
reed	3.a.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin piece of cane or metal inserted into the tubes of certain wind instruments, which sets in vibration the air column inside the tube.
reed	3.b.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind instrument or organ pipe that sounds by means of a reed.
reed	4.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the several vertical parallel wires on a loom that may be moved upwards to separate the warp threads.
reed	5.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a small semicircular architectural moulding. See also {reeding}.
reed	6.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Hebrew unit of length equal to six cubits.
reed	7.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {arrow}.
broken reed	8.
	head	reed
	syl	broken reed.
	def	a weak, unreliable, or ineffectual person.
reed	9.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fashion into or supply with reeds or reeding.
reed	10.
	syl	reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thatch using reeds.
Reed	1.
	syl	Reed
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Car@.ol}. 1906-76, English film director. His films include (1949), (1951), and (1959).
Walter	2.
	head	Reed
	syl	Wal:ter.
	def	1851-1902, U.S. physician, who proved that yellow fever is transmitted by mosquitoes (1900).
reedbucks	infl
	head	reedbuck
	or	reedbuck
	syl	reed+bucks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reedbuck	infl
	or	reedbucks
	syl	reed+buck.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reedbuck	0.
	syl	reed+buck
	pron	<1rEd2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	any antelope of the genus of Africa south of the Sahara, having a buff-coloured coat and inward-curving horns.
reed bunting	0.
	syl	reed bunt+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a common European bunting, that occurs near reed beds and has a brown streaked plumage with, in the male, a black head.
reed grass	0.
	syl	reed grass
	pos	n.
	def	a tall perennial grass, of rivers and ponds of Europe, Asia, and Canada.
reeding	1.
	syl	reed+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of small semicircular architectural mouldings.
reeding	2.
	syl	reed+ing
	pron	<1rEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the milling on the edges of a coin.
reedling	0.
	syl	reed+ling
	pron	<1rEdliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a titlike Eurasian songbird, common in reed beds: family (Old World flycatchers, etc.). It has a tawny back and tail and, in the male, a grey-and-black head. Also called: {bearded tit}.
reed mace	1.
	syl	reed mace
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cat's-tail}. a tall readlike marsh plant, with straplike leaves and flowers in long brown spikes: family
reed mace	2.
	syl	reed mace
	pos	n.
	def	a related and similar plant,
reed organ	1.
	syl	reed or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a wind instrument, such as the harmonium, accordion, or harmonica, in which the sound is produced by reeds, each reed producing one note only.
reed organ	2.
	syl	reed or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pipe organ, such as the regal, in which all the pipes are fitted with reeds.
reed pipe	1.
	syl	reed pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a wind instrument, such as a clarinet or oboe, whose sound is produced by a vibrating reed.
reed pipe	2.
	syl	reed pipe
	pos	n.
	def	an organ pipe sounded by a vibrating reed.
reed stop	0.
	syl	reed stop
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop controlling a rank of reed pipes.
reed warbler	0.
	syl	reed war+bler
	pos	n.
	def	any of various common Old World warblers of the genus esp. that inhabit marshy regions and have a brown plumage.
reedier	infl
	head	reedy
	syl	reed:i+er
	pos	adj.
reediest	infl
	head	reedy
	syl	reed:i+est.
	pos	adj.
reedy	1.
	syl	reed:y
	pron	<1rEdi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a place, esp. a marsh
	def	abounding in reeds.
reedy	2.
	syl	reed:y
	pron	<1rEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a reed.
reedy	3.
	syl	reed:y
	pron	<1rEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tone like a reed instrument; shrill or piping.
	exam	1	a reedy voice.
reediness	sub
	head	reedy
	syl	reed:i+ness
	pos	n.
reef	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch ref, from Old Norse rif {#7rib %1}#7, reef %2
reef	H1.1.
	syl	reef
	pron	<rEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge of rock, sand, coral, etc., the top of which lies close to the surface of the sea.
reef	H1.2.
	syl	reef
	pron	<rEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a vein of ore, esp. one of gold-bearing quartz.
reef	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch rif; related to Old Norse rif reef, #7rib %1#7, German reffen to reef; see #7reef %1
reef	H2.1.
	syl	reef
	pron	<rEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part gathered in when sail area is reduced, as in a high wind.
reef	H2.2.
	syl	reef
	pron	<rEf>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to reduce the area of (sail) by taking in a reef.
reef	H2.3.
	syl	reef
	pron	<rEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to shorten or bring inboard (a spar).
the	infl
	head	Reef
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Reef	0.
	syl	Reef
	pron	<rEf>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for ({the) Witwatersrand}.
reefer	ety	C19: from #7reef %2; applied to the cigarette because of its resemblance to the rolled reef of a sail
reefer	1.
	syl	reef+er
	pron	<1rEf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a person who reefs, such as a midshipman.
reefer	2.
	syl	reef+er
	pron	<1rEf*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reefing jacket}.
reefer	3.
	syl	reef+er
	pron	<1rEf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a hand-rolled cigarette, esp. one containing cannabis.
reefing jacket	0.
	syl	reef+ing jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a man's short double-breasted jacket of sturdy wool. Also called: {reefer}.
reef knot	0.
	syl	reef knot
	pos	n.
	def	a knot consisting of two overhand knots turned opposite ways. Also called: {square knot}.
reef point	0.
	syl	reef point
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of several short lengths of line stitched through a sail for tying a reef.
reek	ety	Old English r*_eocan; related to Old Frisian ri*_aka to smoke, Old High German rouhhan, Old Norse rj*_uka to smoke, steam
reek	1.
	syl	reek
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give off or emit a strong unpleasant odour; smell or stink.
reek	2.
	syl	reek
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to be permeated (by); be redolent (of).
	exam	1	the letter reeks of subservience.
reek	3.
	syl	reek
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with smoke; fumigate.
reek	4.
	syl	reek
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly dialect.
	def	to give off or emit (smoke, fumes, vapour, etc.). {~}
reek	5.
	syl	reek
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a strong offensive smell; stink.
reek	6.
	syl	reek
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly dialect.
	def	smoke or steam; vapour.
reekingly	sub
	head	reek
	syl	reek+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
reeky	sub
	head	reek
	syl	reek:y
	pos	adj.
reel	ety	Old English hr*_eol; related to Old Norse hr*_@all weaver's rod, Greek krekein to weave
reel	H1.1.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cylindrical objects or frames that turn on an axis and onto which film, magnetic tape, paper tape, wire, thread, etc., may be wound. U.S. equivalent: {spool}.
reel	H1.2.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a device for winding, casting, etc., consisting of a revolving spool with a handle, attached to a fishing rod.
reel	H1.3.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a roll of celluloid exhibiting a sequence of photographs to be projected.
reel	H1.4.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind (cotton, thread, etc.) onto a reel.
reel	H1.5.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in, out, etc.
	def	to wind or draw with a reel.
	exam	1	to reel in a fish.
reelable	sub
	head	reel
	syl	reel+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reeler	sub
	head	reel
	syl	reel+er
	pos	n.
reel	ety	C14 relen, probably from #7reel %1
reel	H2.1.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to sway, esp. under the shock of a blow or through dizziness or drunkenness.
reel	H2.2.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to whirl about or have the feeling of whirling about.
	exam	1	his brain reeled.
reel	H2.3.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a staggering or swaying motion or sensation.
reel	ety	C18: from #7reel %2
reel	H3.1.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various lively Scottish dances, such as the {eightsome reel} and {foursome reel}, for a fixed number of couples who combine in square and circular formations.
reel	H3.2.
	syl	reel
	pron	<rEl>, <ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
reel-fed	0.
	syl	reel-fed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	def	involving or printing on a web of paper.
	exam	1	a reel-fed press.
reel man	0.
	syl	reel man
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the member of a beach life-saving team who controls the reel on which the line is wound.
reel off	0.
	syl	reel off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recite or write fluently and without apparent effort.
	exam	1	to reel off items on a list.
reel-to-reel	1.
	syl	reel-to-reel
	pos	adj.
	usage	of magnetic tape
	def	wound from one reel to another in use.
reel-to-reel	2.
	syl	reel-to-reel
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tape recorder
	def	using magnetic tape wound from one reel to another, as opposed to cassettes.
reen	ety	from earlier rhine, from Old English ryne 
rean	alt
	head	reen
	or	reen
	syl	rean
	pron	<rEn>
	pos	n.
reen	0.
	or	rean
	syl	reen
	pron	<rEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	a ditch, esp. a drainage channel.
re-entering angle	0.
	syl	re-en:ter:ing an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an interior angle of a polygon that is greater than 180?%. Also called: {re-entrant angle}.
re-entrant	1.
	syl	re-en:trant
	pron	<rE1entr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	pointing inwards. Compare { {salient} (sense 2).} {~}
re-entrant	2.
	syl	re-en:trant
	pron	<rE1entr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an angle or part that points inwards.
re-entries	infl
	head	re-entry
	syl	re-en:tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
re-entry	1.
	syl	re-en:try
	pron	<rE1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retaking possession of land, etc., under a right reserved in an earlier transfer of the property, such as a lease.
re-entry	2.
	syl	re-en:try
	pron	<rE1entri>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of a spacecraft into the earth's atmosphere.
reest	ety	probably from Scot?!tish arreest #7arrest ; perhaps related to #7restive 
reast	alt
	head	reest
	or	reest
	syl	reast
	pron	<rEst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
reest	0.
	or	reast
	syl	reest
	pron	<rEst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Northern English dialect. esp. of horses
	def	to be noisily uncooperative.
reeve	ety	Old English ger*_eva; related to Old High German ruova number, array
reeve	H1.1.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the local representative of the king in a shire (under the ealdorman) until the early 11th century. Compare {sheriff}.
reeve	H1.2.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a manorial steward who supervised the daily affairs of the manor: often a villein elected by his fellows.
reeve	H1.3.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian government.
	def	a president of a local council, esp. in a rural area.
reeve	H1.4.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a minor local official in any of several parts of England and the U.S.
reeve	ety	C17: perhaps from Dutch r*_even {#7reef %2}
reeves	infl
	head	reeve
	syl	reeves
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reeving reeved	infl
	head	reeve
	or	rove
	syl	reev+ing; reeved
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rove	infl
	head	reeve
	or	reeving reeved
	syl	rove.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reeve	H2.1.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to pass (a rope or cable) through an eye or other narrow opening.
reeve	H2.2.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to fasten by passing through or around something.
reeve	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
reeve	H3.0.
	syl	reeve
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of the ruff (the bird).
re-examine	1.
	syl	re-ex:am:ine
	pron	<2rEig1z@min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine again.
re-examine	2.
	syl	re-ex:am:ine
	pron	<2rEig1z@min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to examine (one's own witness) again upon matters arising out of his cross-examination.
re-examinable	sub
	head	re-examine
	syl	re-ex:1am:in+a:ble
	pos	adj.
re-examination	sub
	head	re-examine
	syl	re-ex:2am:i:1na+tion
	pos	n.
re-examiner	sub
	head	re-examine
	syl	re-ex:1am:in+er
	pos	n.
re-export	1.
	syl	re-ex:port
	pron	<2rEik1spc:t>, <rE1ekspc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to export (imported goods, esp. after processing).
re-export	2.
	syl	re-ex:port
	pron	<rE1ekspc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of re-exporting.
re-export	3.
	syl	re-ex:port
	pron	<rE1ekspc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a re-exported commodity.
re-exportation	sub
	head	re-export
	syl	re-ex:por:1ta+tion
	pos	n.
re-exporter	sub
	head	re-export
	syl	re-ex:1port+er
	pos	n.
ref	0.
	syl	ref
	pron	<ref>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal shortening of {referee}.
ref	1.
	syl	ref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	referee.
ref	2.
	syl	ref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reference.
ref	3.
	syl	ref.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reformed.
reface	1.
	syl	re+face
	pron	<rE1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repair or renew the facing of (a wall).
reface	2.
	syl	re+face
	pron	<rE1fAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a new facing on (a garment).
Ref Ch	0.
	syl	Ref. Ch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Reformed Church.
refection	ety	C14: from Latin refecti*_o a restoring, from reficere to remake, from #7re -+ facere to make
refection	0.
	syl	re+fec+tion
	pron	<ri1fekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	refreshment with food and drink.
refectory	ety	C15: from Late Latin refect*_orium, from Latin refectus refreshed
refectories	infl
	head	refectory
	syl	re+fec+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
refectory	0.
	syl	re+fec+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fekt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a communal dining hall in a religious, academic, or other institution.
refectory table	0.
	syl	re+fec+to:ry ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow dining table supported by two trestles joined by a stretcher or set into a base.
refer	ety	C14: from Latin referre to carry back, from #7re -#7+ ferre to {#7bear %1}
refers	infl
	head	refer
	syl	re+fers
	pos	vb.
referring	infl
	head	refer
	syl	re+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
referred	infl
	head	refer
	syl	re+ferred.
	pos	vb.
refer	1.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to make mention (of); allude (to).
refer	2.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to direct the attention of (someone) for information, facts, etc..
	exam	1	the reader is referred to Chomsky, 1965.
refer	3.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to seek information (from).
	exam	1	I referred to directory enquiries;
	exam	2	he referred to his notes.
refer	4.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be relevant (to); pertain or relate (to).
	exam	1	this song refers to an incident in the Civil War.
refer	5.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to assign or attribute.
	exam	1	Cromwell referred his victories to God.
refer	6.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to hand over for consideration, reconsideration, or decision.
	exam	1	to refer a complaint to another department.
refer	7.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to hand back to the originator as unacceptable or unusable.
refer	8.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to fail (a student) in an examination.
refer	9.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to send back (a thesis) to a student for improvement.
refer to drawer	10.
	head	refer
	syl	refer to drawer.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	a request by a bank that the payee consult the drawer concerning a cheque payable by that bank (usually because the drawer has insufficient funds in his account), payment being suspended in the meantime.
refer	11.
	syl	re+fer
	pron	<ri1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to direct (a patient) for treatment to another doctor, usually a specialist.
referable	sub
	head	refer
	or	referrable
	syl	ref+er+a:ble
	pron	<1ref?!*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
referrable	sub
	head	refer
	or	referable
	syl	re+fer+ra:ble
	pron	<ri1fR:r*bL>
	pos	adj.
referral	sub
	head	refer
	syl	re+1fer+ral
	pos	n.
referrer	sub
	head	refer
	syl	re+1fer+rer
referee	1.
	syl	ref+er:ee
	pron	<2ref*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom reference is made, esp. for an opinion, information, or a decision.
referee	2.
	syl	ref+er:ee
	pron	<2ref*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	the umpire or judge in any of various sports, esp. football and boxing, responsible for ensuring fair play according to the rules.
referee	3.
	syl	ref+er:ee
	pron	<2ref*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is willing to testify to the character or capabilities of someone.
referee	4.
	syl	ref+er:ee
	pron	<2ref*1rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	See {Official Referee}.
referees	infl
	head	referee
	syl	ref+er:ees
	pos	vb.
refereeing	infl
	head	referee
	syl	ref+er:ee+ing
	pos	vb.
refereed	infl
	head	referee
	syl	ref+er:eed.
	pos	vb.
referee	5.
	syl	ref+er:ee
	pron	<2ref*1rE>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as a referee (in); preside (over).
reference	1.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of referring.
reference	2.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something referred, esp. proceedings submitted to a referee in law.
reference	3.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction of the attention to a passage elsewhere or to another book, document etc.
reference	4.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or passage referred to.
reference	5.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a mention or allusion.
	exam	1	this book contains several references to the Civil War.
reference	6.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation between a word or phrase and the object or idea to which it refers.
reference	7.a.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of information or facts.
reference	7.b.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reference book;
	exam	2	a reference library.
reference	8.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a written testimonial regarding one's character or capabilities.
reference	9.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a person referred to for such a testimonial.
reference	10.a.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	relation or delimitation, esp. to or by membership of a specific class or group; respect or regard.
	exam	1	all people, without reference to sex or age.
reference	10.b.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reference group.
terms of reference	11.
	head	reference
	syl	terms of reference.
	def	the specific limits of responsibility that determine the activities of an investigating body, etc.
point of reference	12.
	head	reference
	syl	point of reference.
	def	a fact forming the basis of an evaluation or assessment; criterion.
reference	13.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or compile a list of references for (an academic thesis, publication, etc.).
reference	14.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a reference to; refer to.
	exam	1	he referenced Chomsky 1956.
reference	15.
	syl	ref+er+ence
	pron	<1ref*r*ns>, <1refr*ns>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Business jargon.
	def	with reference to.
	exam	1	reference your letter of the 9th inst.
referencer	sub
	head	reference
	syl	ref+er+enc+er
	pos	n.
referential	sub
	head	reference
	syl	ref+er+en+tial
	pron	<2ref*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
reference book	1.
	syl	ref+er+ence book
	pos	n.
	def	a book, such as an encyclopedia, dictionary, etc., from which information may be obtained.
reference book	2.
	syl	ref+er+ence book
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	another name for {passbook}.
referendum	ety	C19: from Latin: something to be carried back, from referre to #7refer 
referendums	infl
	head	referendum
	or	referenda
	syl	ref+er+en+dums
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
referenda	infl
	head	referendum
	or	referendums
	syl	ref+er+en+da
	pron	<-d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
referendum	1.
	syl	ref+er+en+dum
	pron	<2ref*1rend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	submission of an issue of public importance to the direct vote of the electorate.
referendum	2.
	syl	ref+er+en+dum
	pron	<2ref*1rend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vote on such a measure.
referendum	3.
	syl	ref+er+en+dum
	pron	<2ref*1rend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a poll of the members of a club, union, or other group to determine their views on some matter.
referendum	4.
	syl	ref+er+en+dum
	pron	<2ref*1rend*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a diplomatic official's note to his government requesting instructions. {~} See also (for senses 1, 2) {plebiscite}.
referent	ety	C19: from Latin referens from referre to #7refer 
referent	1.
	syl	ref+er+ent
	pron	<1ref*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the object or idea to which a word or phrase refers.
referent	2.
	syl	ref+er+ent
	pron	<1ref*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the term in a proposition from which a relation proceeds, as in
referred pain	0.
	syl	re+ferred pain
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	pain felt in the body at some place other than its actual place of origin.
refill	1.
	syl	re+fill
	pron	<rE1fil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill (something) again.
refill	2.
	syl	re+fill
	pron	<1rEfil>
	pos	n.
	def	a replacement for a consumable substance in a permanent container.
refill	3.
	syl	re+fill
	pron	<1rEfil>
	pos	n.
	def	a second or subsequent filling.
	exam	1	a refill at the petrol station.
refill	4.
	syl	re+fill
	pron	<1rEfil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another drink to replace one already drunk.
refillable	sub
	head	refill
	syl	re+1fill+a:ble
	pos	adj.
refine	ety	C16: from #7re -#7+{fine %1}
refine	1.
	syl	re+fine
	pron	<ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become free from impurities, sediment, or other foreign matter; purify.
refine	2.
	syl	re+fine
	pron	<ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (a mixture) into pure constituents, as in an oil refinery.
refine	3.
	syl	re+fine
	pron	<ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become free from coarse characteristics; make or become elegant or polished.
refine	4.
	syl	re+fine
	pron	<ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to remove (something impure or extraneous).
refine	5.
	syl	re+fine
	pron	<ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to enlarge or improve (upon) by making subtle or fine distinctions.
refine	6.
	syl	re+fine
	pron	<ri1fIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (language) more subtle or polished.
refinable	sub
	head	refine
	syl	re+1fin+a:ble
	pos	adj.
refiner	sub
	head	refine
	syl	re+1fin+er
	pos	n.
refined	1.
	syl	re+fined
	pron	<ri1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not coarse or vulgar; genteel, elegant, or polite.
refined	2.
	syl	re+fined
	pron	<ri1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	freed from impurities; purified.
refinement	1.
	syl	re+fine+ment
	pron	<ri1fInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of refining or the state of being refined.
refinement	2.
	syl	re+fine+ment
	pron	<ri1fInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine or delicate point, distinction, or expression; a subtlety.
refinement	3.
	syl	re+fine+ment
	pron	<ri1fInm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	fineness or precision of thought, expression, manners, etc.; polish or cultivation.
refineries	infl
	head	refinery
	syl	re+fin+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
refinery	0.
	syl	re+fin+er:y
	pron	<ri1fIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a factory for the purifi?!cation of some crude material, such as ore, sugar, oil, etc.
refits	infl
	head	refit
	syl	re+fits
	pos	vb.
refitting	infl
	head	refit
	syl	re+fit+ting
	pos	vb.
refitted	infl
	head	refit
	syl	re+fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
refit	1.
	syl	re+fit
	pron	<rE1fit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or be made ready for use again by repairing, re-equipping, or resupplying.
refit	2.
	syl	re+fit
	pron	<1rE2fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a repair or re-equipping, as of a ship, for further use.
refitment	sub
	head	refit
	syl	re+1fit+ment
	pos	n.
refl	1.
	syl	refl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reflection.
refl	2.
	syl	refl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reflective.
refl	3.
	syl	refl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reflex(ive).
reflate	ety	C20: back formation from #7reflation 
reflate	0.
	syl	re+flate
	pron	<ri:1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inflate or be inflated again.
reflation	ety	C20: from #7re -#7+ -flation, as in #7inflation or #7deflation 
reflation	1.
	syl	re+fla+tion
	pron	<ri:1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in economic activity.
reflation	2.
	syl	re+fla+tion
	pron	<ri:1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in the supply of money and credit designed to cause such an increase.
reflation	xref
	syl	re+fla+tion
	pron	<ri:1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare { {inflation} (sense 2).}
reflect	ety	C15: from Latin reflectere to bend back, from #7re -#7+ flectere to bend; see #7flex 
reflect	1.
	syl	re+flect
	pron	<ri1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which light, other electromagnetic radiation, sound, particles, etc., are thrown back after impinging on a surface.
reflect	2.
	syl	re+flect
	pron	<ri1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a mirror, etc.
	def	to form an image of (something) by reflection.
reflect	3.
	syl	re+flect
	pron	<ri1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show or express in one's behaviour, attitude, etc..
	exam	1	his tactics reflect his desire for power.
reflect	4.
	syl	re+flect
	pron	<ri1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to think, meditate, or ponder.
reflect	5.
	syl	re+flect
	pron	<ri1flekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to cast dishonour or honour, credit or discredit, etc. (on).
	exam	1	his conduct reflects on his parents.
reflectingly	sub
	head	reflect
	syl	re+1flect+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
reflection factor	alt
	head	reflectance
	or	reflectance
	syl	re+flec+tion fac+tor
	pos	n.
reflectance	0.
	or	reflection factor
	syl	re+flec+tance
	pron	<ri1flekt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a meas?!ure of the ability of a surface to reflect light or other electro?!magnetic radiation, equal to the ratio of the reflected flux to the incident flux. Symbol: #Gp Compare {transmittance, absorptance}.
reflecting telescope	0.
	syl	re+flect+ing tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a type of telescope in which the initial image is formed by a concave mirror. Also called: {reflector}. Compare {refracting telescope}.
reflexion	alt
	head	reflection
	or	reflection
	syl	re+flex+ion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
reflection	1.
	or	reflexion
	syl	re+flec+tion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
reflection	2.
	or	reflexion
	syl	re+flec+tion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something reflected or the image so produced, as by a mirror.
reflection	3.
	or	reflexion
	syl	re+flec+tion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	careful or long consideration or thought.
reflection	4.
	or	reflexion
	syl	re+flec+tion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	implicit or explicit attribution of discredit or blame.
reflection	5.
	or	reflexion
	syl	re+flec+tion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed.
reflection	6.
	or	reflexion
	syl	re+flec+tion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the bending back of a structure or part upon itself.
reflectional	sub
	head	reflection
	or	reflexional
	syl	re+1flec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
reflexional	sub
	head	reflection
	or	reflectional
	syl	re+1flex+ion+al
	pos	adj.
reflection density	0.
	syl	re+flec+tion den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the extent to which a surface reflects light or other electromagnetic radiation, equal to the logarithm to base ten of the reciprocal of the reflectance. Symbol.
	exam	1	D
reflective	1.
	syl	re+flec+tive
	pron	<ri1flektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by quiet thought or contemplation.
reflective	2.
	syl	re+flec+tive
	pron	<ri1flektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of reflecting.
	exam	1	a reflective sur?!face.
reflective	3.
	syl	re+flec+tive
	pron	<ri1flektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by reflection.
reflectively	sub
	head	reflective
	syl	re+1flec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
reflectivity	1.
	syl	re+flec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEflek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect radiation, equal to the reflectance of a layer of material sufficiently thick for the reflectance not to depend on the thickness.
reflectivity	2.
	syl	re+flec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEflek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {re+flec+tive+ness}. the quality or capability of being reflective.
reflector	1.
	syl	re+flec+tor
	pron	<ri1flekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that reflects.
reflector	2.
	syl	re+flec+tor
	pron	<ri1flekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface or object that reflects light, sound, heat, etc.
reflector	3.
	syl	re+flec+tor
	pron	<ri1flekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small translucent red disc, strip, etc., with a reflecting backing on the rear of a road vehicle, which reflects the light of the headlights of a following vehicle.
reflector	4.
	syl	re+flec+tor
	pron	<ri1flekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reflecting telescope}.
reflector	5.
	syl	re+flec+tor
	pron	<ri1flekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	part of an aerial placed so as to increase the forward radiation of the radiator and decrease the backward radiation.
reflet	ety	C19: from French: a reflection, from Italian riflesso, from Latin reflexus, from reflectere to #7reflect 
reflet	0.
	syl	re+flet
	pron	<r*1flA>
	pos	n.
	def	an iridescent glow or lustre, as on ceramic ware.
reflex	ety	C16: from Latin reflexus bent back, from reflectere to reflect
reflex	1.a.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	n.
	def	an immediate involuntary response, such as coughing or removal of the hand from a hot surface, evoked by a given stimulus.
reflex	1.b.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a reflex action.
	def	See also {reflex arc}.
reflex	2.a.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical response to a particular situation, involving no conscious decision.
reflex	2.b.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reflex response.
reflex	3.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a reflection; an image produced by or as if by reflection.
reflex	4.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech element derived from a correspond?!ing form in an earlier state of the language.
	exam	1	@6sorrow@9 is a reflex of Middle English @6sorwe.@9
reflex	5.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of an angle
	def	between 180?% and 360?%.
reflex	6.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	turned, re?!flected, or bent backwards. {~} (r$I#!fl$eks).
reflex	7.
	syl	re+flex
	pron	<1rEfleks>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bend, turn, or reflect backwards.
reflexible	sub
	head	reflex
	syl	re+1flex+i:ble
	pos	adj.
reflexibility	sub
	head	reflex
	syl	re+2flex+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reflex arc	0.
	syl	re+flex arc
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the neural pathway over which im?!pulses travel to produce a reflex action, consisting of at least one afferent (receptor) and one efferent (effector) neuron.
reflex camera	0.
	syl	re+flex cam+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a camera in which the image is composed and focused on a large ground-glass viewfinder screen. In a {single-lens reflex} the light enters through the camera lens and falls on the film when the viewfinder mirror is retracted. In a {twin-lens reflex} the light enters through a separate lens and is deflected onto the viewfinder screen.
reflexion	0.
	syl	re+flex+ion
	pron	<ri1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a less common spelling of {reflection}.
reflexional	sub
	head	reflexion
	syl	re+1flex+ion+al
	pos	adj.
reflexive	1.
	syl	re+flex+ive
	pron	<ri1fleksiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a class of pronouns that refer back to the subject of a sentence or clause. Thus, in the sentence the pronoun is reflexive.
reflexive	2.
	syl	re+flex+ive
	pron	<ri1fleksiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a verb used transitively with the reflexive pronoun as its direct object, as the French @6to get up@9 (literally @6to raise oneself@9) or English
reflexive	3.
	syl	re+flex+ive
	pron	<ri1fleksiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of or relating to a reflex.
reflexive	4.
	syl	re+flex+ive
	pron	<ri1fleksiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a reflexive pronoun or verb.
reflexively	sub
	head	reflexive
	syl	re+1flex+ive+ly
	pos	adv.
reflexiveness	sub
	head	reflexive
	or	reflexivity
	syl	re+1flex+ive+ness
	pron	<2rEflek1siviti>
	pos	n.
reflexivity	sub
	head	reflexive
	or	reflexiveness
	syl	re+flex+iv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEflek1siviti>
	pos	n.
refluent	ety	C18: from Latin refluere to flow back
refluent	0.
	syl	ref+lu+ent
	pron	<1reflu*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	flowing back; ebbing.
refluence	sub
	head	refluent
	syl	ref+lu+ence
	pos	n.
reflux	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin refluxus, from Latin refluere to flow back
reflux	1.
	syl	re+flux
	pron	<1rEfl^ks>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to boil or be boiled in a vessel attached to a condenser, so that the vapour condenses and flows back into the vessel.
reflux	2.a.
	syl	re+flux
	pron	<1rEfl^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of refluxing.
reflux	2.b.
	syl	re+flux
	pron	<1rEfl^ks>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reflux condenser.
reflux	3.
	syl	re+flux
	pron	<1rEfl^ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of flowing back; ebb.
reform	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin reform*_are to form again
reform	1.
	syl	re+form
	pron	<ri1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve (an existing institution, law, practice, etc.) by alteration or correction of abuses.
reform	2.
	syl	re+form
	pron	<ri1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give up or cause to give up a reprehensible habit or immoral way of life.
reform	3.
	syl	re+form
	pron	<ri1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to change the molecular structure of (a hydrocarbon) to make it suitable for use as petrol by heat, pressure, and the action of catalysts.
reform	4.
	syl	re+form
	pron	<ri1fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an improvement or change for the better, esp. as a result of correction of legal or political abuses or malpractices.
reform	5.
	syl	re+form
	pron	<ri1fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a principle, campaign, or measure aimed at achieving such change.
reform	6.
	syl	re+form
	pron	<ri1fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	improvement of morals or behaviour, esp. by giving up some vice.
reformable	sub
	head	reform
	syl	re+1form+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reformative	sub
	head	reform
	syl	re+1form:a+tive
	pos	adj.
reformer	sub
	head	reform
	syl	re+1form+er
	pos	n.
re-form	0.
	syl	re-form
	pron	<rE1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form anew.
re-formation	sub
	head	re-form
	syl	re-for:1ma:tion
	pos	n.
reformation	0.
	syl	ref+or+ma+tion
	pron	<2ref*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of reforming or the state of being reformed.
reformational	sub
	head	reformation
	syl	ref+or+1ma+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Reformation	0.
	syl	Ref+or+ma+tion
	pron	<2ref*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious and political move?!ment of 16th-century Europe that began as an attempt to re?!form the Roman Catholic Church and resulted in the es?!tablishment of the Protestant Churches.
reformatories	infl
	head	reformatory
	syl	re+form:a+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reformatory	1.
	syl	re+form:a+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fc:m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {re+form school}. (formerly) a place of instruction where young offenders were sent for corrective training. Compare {approved school. ~}
reformatory	2.
	syl	re+form:a+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fc:m*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	having the purpose or function of reforming.
Act	alt
	head	Reform Bill
	or	Reform Bill
	syl	Act
	pos	n.
Reform Bill	0.
	or	Act
	syl	Re+form Bill
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	any of several bills or acts extending the franchise or redistributing parliamentary seats, esp. the acts of 1832 and 1867.
Reformed	1.
	syl	Re+formed
	pron	<ri1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating a Protestant Church, esp. the Calvinist as distinct from the Lutheran.
Reformed	2.
	syl	Re+formed
	pron	<ri1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating Reform Judaism.
reformism	0.
	syl	re+form+ism
	pron	<ri1fc:miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine or movement ad?!vocating reform, esp. political or religious reform rather than abolition.
reformist	sub
	head	reformism
	syl	re+1form+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Reform Judaism	0.
	syl	Re+form Ju+da+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in Judaism originating in the 19th century, which does not require strict observance of the law, but adapts the historical forms of Judaism to the contemporary world.
refract	ety	C17: from Latin refractus broken up, from refringere, from #7re -#7+ frangere to break
refract	1.
	syl	re+fract
	pron	<ri1fr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause or undergo refraction.
refract	2.
	syl	re+fract
	pron	<ri1fr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the refractive capabilities of (the eye, a lens, etc.).
refractable	sub
	head	refract
	syl	re+1fract+a:ble
	pos	adj.
refracting telescope	0.
	syl	re+fract+ing tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a type of telescope in which the image is formed by a set of lenses. Also called: {refractor}. Compare {reflecting telescope}.
refraction	1.
	syl	re+frac+tion
	pron	<ri1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the change in direction of a propagating wave, such as light or sound, in passing from one medium to another in which it has a different velocity.
refraction	2.
	syl	re+frac+tion
	pron	<ri1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which a wave is refracted.
refraction	3.
	syl	re+frac+tion
	pron	<ri1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of the eye to refract light.
refraction	4.
	syl	re+frac+tion
	pron	<ri1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of the refractive condition of the eye.
refraction	5.
	syl	re+frac+tion
	pron	<ri1fr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the apparent elevation in position of a celestial body resulting from the refraction of light by the earth's atmosphere.
refractional	sub
	head	refraction
	syl	re+1frac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
refractive	1.
	syl	re+frac+tive
	pron	<ri1fr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with refraction.
refractive	2.
	syl	re+frac+tive
	pron	<ri1fr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a material or substance
	def	capable of causing re?!fraction.
refractively	sub
	head	refractive
	syl	re+1frac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
refractiveness	sub
	head	refractive
	or	refractivity
	syl	re+1frac+tive+ness
	pron	<2rEfr@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
refractivity	sub
	head	refractive
	or	refractiveness
	syl	re+frac+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEfr@k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
refractive index	0.
	syl	re+frac+tive in+dex
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the extent to which a medium refracts light; the ratio of the speed of light in a vacuum to that in the medium ({absolute refractive index}) or of its speed in a reference medium to that in the medium ({relative refractive index) }. Symbol: #Gn, #Gm
refractometer	0.
	syl	re+frac+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2rEfr@k1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for determining the refractive index of a substance.
refractometric	sub
	head	refractometer
	syl	re+frac+to+met+ric
	pron	<ri2fr@kt*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
refractometry	sub
	head	refractometer
	syl	re+frac+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
refractor	1.
	syl	re+frac+tor
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or material that refracts.
refractor	2.
	syl	re+frac+tor
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {refracting telescope}.
refractory	1.
	syl	re+frac+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	unmanageable or obstinate.
refractory	2.
	syl	re+frac+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	not responding to treatment.
refractory	3.
	syl	re+frac+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of a nerve or muscle
	def	incapable of responding to stimulation, esp. during the period ({refractory period}) immediately following a previous stimulation.
refractory	4.
	syl	re+frac+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a material
	def	able to withstand high temperatures without fusion or decomposition.
refractories	infl
	head	refractory
	syl	re+frac+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
refractory	5.
	syl	re+frac+to:ry
	pron	<ri1fr@kt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a material, such as fireclay or alumina, that is able to withstand high temperatures: used to line furnaces, etc.
refractorily	sub
	head	refractory
	syl	re+1frac+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
refractoriness	sub
	head	refractory
	syl	re+1frac+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
refrain	ety	C14: from Latin refr*_en*_are to check with a bridle, from #7re -#7+ fr*_enum a bridle
refrain	H1.0.
	syl	re+frain
	pron	<ri1frAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to abstain (from action); forbear.
refrainer	sub
	head	refrain
	syl	re+1frain+er
	pos	n.
refrainment	sub
	head	refrain
	syl	re+1frain+ment
	pos	n.
refrain	ety	C14: via Old French, ultimately from Latin refringere to break into pieces
refrain	H2.1.
	syl	re+frain
	pron	<ri1frAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a regularly recurring melody, such as the chorus of a song.
refrain	H2.2.
	syl	re+frain
	pron	<ri1frAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a much repeated saying or idea.
refrangible	ety	C17: from Latin refringere to break up, from #7re -#7+ frangere to break
refrangible	0.
	syl	re+fran+gi:ble
	pron	<ri1fr@nJibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being refracted.
refrangibility	sub
	head	refrangible
	or	refrangibleness
	syl	re+2fran+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
refrangibleness	sub
	head	refrangible
	or	refrangibility
	syl	re+1fran+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
refresh	ety	C14: from Old French refreschir; see #7re -#7, fresh 
refresh	1.
	syl	re+fresh
	pron	<ri1freS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	usage	reflexive
	def	to make or become fresh or vigorous, as through rest, drink, or food; revive or reinvigorate.
refresh	2.
	syl	re+fresh
	pron	<ri1freS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enliven (something worn or faded), as by adding new decorations.
refresh	3.
	syl	re+fresh
	pron	<ri1freS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate (the memory, etc.).
refresh	4.
	syl	re+fresh
	pron	<ri1freS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replenish, as with new equipment or stores.
refreshful	sub
	head	refresh
	syl	re+1fresh+ful
	pos	adj.
refresher	1.
	syl	re+fresh+er
	pron	<ri1freS*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that refreshes, such as a cold drink.
refresher	2.
	syl	re+fresh+er
	pron	<ri1freS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	a fee, additional to that marked on the brief, paid to counsel in a case that lasts more than a day.
refresher course	0.
	syl	re+fresh+er course
	pos	n.
	def	a short educational course for people to review their subject and developments in it.
refreshing	1.
	syl	re+fresh+ing
	pron	<ri1freSiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to or tending to refresh; invigorating.
refreshing	2.
	syl	re+fresh+ing
	pron	<ri1freSiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasantly different or novel.
refreshingly	sub
	head	refreshing
	syl	re+1fresh+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
refreshment	1.
	syl	re+fresh+ment
	pron	<ri1freSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of refreshing or the state of being refreshed.
refreshment	2.
	syl	re+fresh+ment
	pron	<ri1freSm*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	snacks and drinks served as a light meal.
refrigerant	1.
	syl	re+frig+er+ant
	pron	<ri1friJ*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fluid capable of changes of phase at low temperatures: used as the working fluid of a refrigerator.
refrigerant	2.
	syl	re+frig+er+ant
	pron	<ri1friJ*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cooling substance, such as ice or solid carbon dioxide.
refrigerant	3.
	syl	re+frig+er+ant
	pron	<ri1friJ*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an agent that provides a sensation of coolness or reduces fever.
refrigerant	4.
	syl	re+frig+er+ant
	pron	<ri1friJ*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing cooling or freezing.
refrigerate	ety	C16: from Latin refr*_iger*_are to make cold, from #7re -#7+ fr*_igus cold
refrigerate	0.
	syl	re+frig+er+ate
	pron	<ri1friJ*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become frozen or cold, esp. for preservative purposes; chill or freeze.
refrigeration	sub
	head	refrigerate
	syl	re+2frig+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
refrigerative	sub
	head	refrigerate
	or	refrigeratory
	syl	re+1frig+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
refrigeratory	sub
	head	refrigerate
	or	refrigerative
	syl	re+1frig+er:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
refrigerator	0.
	syl	re+frig+er:a+tor
	pron	<ri1friJ*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chamber in which food, drink, etc., are kept cool. Informal word: {fridge}.
refringent	ety	C18: from Latin refringere to break up; see #7refract 
refringent	0.
	syl	re+frin+gent
	pron	<ri1frinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of, concerned with, or causing refraction; refractive.
refringency	sub
	head	refringent
	or	refringence
	syl	re+1frin+gen+cy
	pos	n.
refringence	sub
	head	refringent
	or	refringency
	syl	re+1frin+gence
	pos	n.
reft	0.
	syl	reft
	pron	<reft>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense and past participle of {reave}.
refuels	infl
	head	refuel
	or	refuels
	syl	re+fu+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
refuelling	infl
	head	refuel
	or	refueling
	syl	re+fu+el+ling
	pos	vb.
refuelled	infl
	head	refuel
	or	refueled
	syl	re+fu+elled
	pos	vb.
refueling	infl
	head	refuel
	or	refuelling
	syl	re+fu+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
refueled	infl
	head	refuel
	or	refuelled
	syl	re+fu+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
refuel	0.
	syl	re+fu+el
	pron	<rE1fju:*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply or be supplied with fresh fuel.
refuge	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin refugium, from refugere to flee away, from #7re -#7+ fugere to escape
refuge	1.
	syl	ref+uge
	pron	<1refju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	shelter or protection, as from the weather or danger.
refuge	2.
	syl	ref+uge
	pron	<1refju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any place, person, action, or thing that offers or appears to offer protection, help, or relief.
	exam	1	accused of incompetence, he took refuge in lying.
refuge	3.
	syl	ref+uge
	pron	<1refju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a traffic island. See { {island} (sense 2).}
refuge	4.
	syl	ref+uge
	pron	<1refju:J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to take refuge or give refuge to.
refugee	0.a.
	syl	ref:u+gee
	pron	<2refju1JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has fled from some danger or problem, esp. political persecution.
refugee	0.b.
	syl	ref:u+gee
	pron	<2refju1JE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a refugee camp;
	exam	2	a refugee problem.
refugeeism	sub
	head	refugee
	syl	ref:u+1gee+ism
	pos	n.
refugium	ety	C20: Latin: refuge
refugia	infl
	head	refugium
	syl	re+fu+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
refugium	0.
	syl	re+fu+gi:um
	pron	<ri1fju:Ji*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a geographical region that has remained unaltered by a climatic change affecting surrounding regions and that therefore forms a haven for relict fauna and flora.
refulgent	ety	C16: from Latin refulg*_ere to shine brightly, from #7re -#7+ fulg*_ere to shine
refulgent	0.
	syl	re+ful+gent
	pron	<ri1f^lJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	shining, brilliant, or radiant.
refulgence	sub
	head	refulgent
	or	refulgency
	syl	re+1ful+gence
	pos	n.
refulgency	sub
	head	refulgent
	or	refulgence
	syl	re+1ful+gen+cy
	pos	n.
refulgently	sub
	head	refulgent
	syl	re+1ful+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
refund	ety	C14: from Latin refundere to pour back, from #7re -#7+ fundere to pour
refund	1.
	syl	re+fund
	pron	<ri1f^nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give back (money, etc.), as when an article purchased is unsatisfactory.
refund	2.
	syl	re+fund
	pron	<ri1f^nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reimburse (a person).
refund	3.
	syl	re+fund
	pron	<1rE2f^nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	return of money to a purchaser or the amount so returned.
refundable	sub
	head	refund
	syl	re+1fund+a:ble
	pos	adj.
refunder	sub
	head	refund
	syl	re+1fund+er
	pos	n.
re-fund	ety	C20: from #7re -#7+fund 
re-fund	1.
	syl	re-fund
	pron	<rE1f^nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to discharge (an old or matured debt) by new borrowing, as by a new bond issue.
re-fund	2.
	syl	re-fund
	pron	<rE1f^nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to replace (an existing bond issue) with a new one.
refurbish	0.
	syl	re+fur+bish
	pron	<rE1fR:biS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make neat, clean, or complete, as by renovating, re-equipping, or restoring.
refurbishment	sub
	head	refurbish
	syl	re+1fur+bish+ment
	pos	n.
refusal	1.
	syl	re+fus+al
	pron	<ri1fju:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of refusing.
refusal	2.
	syl	re+fus+al
	pron	<ri1fju:zL>
	pos	n.
	def	the opportunity to reject or accept; option.
refuse	ety	C14: from Old French refuser, from Latin refundere to pour back; see #7refund 
refuse	H1.1.
	syl	re+fuse
	pron	<ri1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decline to accept (something offered).
	exam	1	to refuse a present;
	exam	2	to refuse promotion.
refuse	H1.2.
	syl	re+fuse
	pron	<ri1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decline to give or grant (something) to (a person, organization, etc.).
refuse	H1.3.
	syl	re+fuse
	pron	<ri1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to express determination not (to do something); decline.
	exam	1	he refuses to talk about it.
refuse	H1.4.
	syl	re+fuse
	pron	<ri1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to be unwilling to take (a jump), as by swerving or stopping.
refuse	H1.5.
	syl	re+fuse
	pron	<ri1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a woman
	def	to declare one's unwillingness to accept (a suitor) as a husband.
refusable	sub
	head	refuse
	syl	re+1fus+a:ble
	pos	adj.
refuser	sub
	head	refuse
	syl	re+1fus+er
	pos	n.
refuse	ety	C15: from Old French refuser to #7refuse %1
refuse	H2.0.a.
	syl	ref+use
	pron	<1refju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	anything thrown away; waste; rubbish.
refuse	H2.0.b.
	syl	ref+use
	pron	<1refju:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a refuse collection.
refutation	1.
	syl	ref:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2refju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of re?!futing.
refutation	2.
	syl	ref:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2refju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that refutes; disproof.
refute	ety	C16: from Latin ref*_ut*_are to rebut
refute	0.
	syl	re+fute
	pron	<ri1fju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove (a statement, theory, charge, etc.) of (a person) to be false or incorrect; disprove.
refutable	sub
	head	refute
	syl	ref:u+ta:ble
	pron	<1refjut*bL>, <ri1fju:->
	pos	adj.
refutability	sub
	head	refute
	syl	ref:u+ta:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2refjut*1biliti>, <ri2fju:->
	pos	n.
refutably	sub
	head	refute
	syl	ref:u+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
refuter	sub
	head	refute
	syl	re+1fut+er
reg	1.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	regiment.
reg	2.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	register(ed).
reg	3.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	registrar.
reg	4.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	registry.
reg	5.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	regular(ly).
reg	6.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	regulation.
reg	7.
	syl	reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	regulator.
Reg	1.
	syl	Reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regent.
Reg	2.
	syl	Reg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regina.
regain	1.
	syl	re+gain
	pron	<ri1gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or get back; recover.
regain	2.
	syl	re+gain
	pron	<ri1gAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach again.
regainable	sub
	head	regain
	syl	re+1gain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
regainer	sub
	head	regain
	syl	re+1gain+er
	pos	n.
regal	ety	C14: from Latin r*_eg*_alis, from r*_ex king
regal	H1.0.
	syl	re+gal
	pron	<1rEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or befitting a king or queen; royal.
regally	sub
	head	regal
	syl	re+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
regal	H2.0.
	syl	re+gal
	pron	<1rEgL>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a portable organ equipped only with small reed pipes, popular from the 15th century and recently revived for modern performance.
regale	ety	C17: from French r*'egaler, from gale pleasure; related to Middle Dutch wale riches; see also #7gala 
regale	1.
	syl	re+gale
	pron	<ri1gAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to give delight or amusement to.
	exam	1	he regaled them with stories of his youth.
regale	2.
	syl	re+gale
	pron	<ri1gAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to provide with choice or abundant food or drink. {~}
regale	3.a.
	syl	re+gale
	pron	<ri1gAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	a feast.
regale	3.b.
	syl	re+gale
	pron	<ri1gAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	a delicacy of food or drink.
regalement	sub
	head	regale
	syl	re+1gale+ment
	pos	n.
regalia	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin: royal privileges, from Latin r*_eg*_alis #7regal 
regalia	1.
	syl	re+ga+li:a
	pron	<ri1gAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	the ceremonial emblems or robes of royalty, high office, an order, etc.
regalia	2.
	syl	re+ga+li:a
	pron	<ri1gAli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	any splendid or special clothes; finery.
regalities	infl
	head	regality
	syl	re+gal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
regality	1.
	syl	re+gal+i:ty
	pron	<rE1g@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being royal; kingship or queenship; royalty.
regality	2.
	syl	re+gal+i:ty
	pron	<rE1g@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the rights or privileges of royalty.
regard	ety	C14: from Old French regarder to look at, care about, from #7re -#7+ garder to #7guard 
regard	1.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look closely or attentively at (something or someone); observe steadily.
regard	2.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold (a person or thing) in respect, admiration, or affection.
	exam	1	we regard your work very highly.
regard	3.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look upon or consider in a specified way.
	exam	1	she regarded her brother as her responsibility.
regard	4.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relate to; concern; have a bearing on.
regard	5.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take notice of or pay attention to (something); heed.
	exam	1	he has never regarded the conventions.
as regards	6.
	head	regard
	syl	as regards.
	pos	prep.
	def	in respect of; concerning.
regard	7.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a gaze; look.
regard	8.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	attention; heed.
	exam	1	he spends without regard to his bank balance.
regard	9.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	esteem, affection, or respect.
regard	10.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	reference, relation, or connection (esp. in the phrases {with regard to} or {in regard to})
regard	11.
	syl	re+gard
	pron	<ri1ga:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	good wishes or greetings (esp. in the phrase {with kind regards}, used at the close of a letter).
regardable	sub
	head	regard
	syl	re+1gard+a:ble
	pos	adj.
regardant	ety	C15: from Old French; see #7regard 
regardant	0.
	syl	re+gar+dant
	pron	<ri1ga:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Heraldry. of a beast
	def	shown looking backwards over its shoulder.
regardful	1.
	syl	re+gard+ful
	pron	<ri1ga:dful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	showing regard (for); heedful (of).
regardful	2.
	syl	re+gard+ful
	pron	<ri1ga:dful>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing regard, respect, or consideration.
regardfully	sub
	head	regardful
	syl	re+1gard+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
regardfulness	sub
	head	regardful
	syl	re+1gard+ful+ness
	pos	n.
regarding	0.
	syl	re+gard+ing
	pron	<ri1ga:diG>
	pos	prep.
	def	in respect of; on the subject of.
regardless	1.
	syl	re+gard+less
	pron	<ri1ga:dlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	taking no regard or heed; heedless.
regardless	2.
	syl	re+gard+less
	pron	<ri1ga:dlis>
	pos	adv.
	def	in spite of everything; disregarding drawbacks.
	exam	1	to carry on regardless.
regardlessly	sub
	head	regardless
	syl	re+1gard+less+ly
	pos	adv.
regardlessness	sub
	head	regardless
	syl	re+1gard+less+ness
	pos	n.
regatta	ety	C17: from obsolete Italian (Venetian dialect) rigatta contest, of obscure origin
regatta	0.
	syl	re+gat+ta
	pron	<ri1g@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized series of races of yachts, rowing boats, etc.
regd	0.
	syl	regd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	registered.
regelate	0.
	syl	re+ge+late
	pron	<1rEJi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo regelation.
regelation	0.
	syl	re+ge+la+tion
	pron	<2rEJi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rejoining together of two pieces of ice as a result of melting under pressure at the interface between them and subsequent refreezing.
regency	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin regentia, from Latin regere to rule
regencies	infl
	head	regency
	syl	re+gen+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
regency	1.
	syl	re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	government by a regent or a body of regents.
regency	2.
	syl	re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of a regent or body of regents.
regency	3.
	syl	re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory under the jurisdiction of a regent or body of regents.
regency	4.
	syl	re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the use or exercise of authority; rule or government.
Regency	1.
	syl	Re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the; in England
	def	the period (1811-20) during which the Prince of Wales (later George IV) acted as regent during his father's periods of insanity.
Regency	2.
	syl	Re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the; in France
	def	the period of the regency of Philip, Duke of Orleans, during the minority of Louis XV (1715-23).
Regency	3.
	syl	Re+gen+cy
	pron	<1rEJ*nsi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	characteristic of or relating to the Regency periods in France or England or to the styles of architecture, furniture, art, literature, etc., produced in them.
regenerate	1.
	syl	re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<ri1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo moral, spiritual, or physical renewal or invigoration.
regenerate	2.
	syl	re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<ri1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed again; come or bring into existence once again.
regenerate	3.
	syl	re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<ri1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to replace (lost or damaged tissues or organs) by new growth, or to cause (such tissues) to be replaced.
regenerate	4.
	syl	re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<ri1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to restore or be restored to an original physical or chemical state.
regenerate	5.
	syl	re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<ri1Jen*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to amplify (a signal) by means of regeneration.
regenerate	6.
	syl	re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<ri1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally, spiritually, or physically renewed or reborn; restored or refreshed.
regenerable	sub
	head	regenerate
	syl	re+1gen+er+a:ble
	pos	adj.
regeneracy	sub
	head	regenerate
	syl	re+1gen+er:a+cy
	pos	n.
regenerative	sub
	head	regenerate
	syl	re+1gen+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
regeneratively	sub
	head	regenerate
	syl	re+1gen+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
regenerator	sub
	head	regenerate
	syl	re+1gen+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
regeneration	1.
	syl	re+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<ri2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of regenerating or the state of being regenerated; rebirth or renewal.
regeneration	2.
	syl	re+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<ri2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the regrowth by an animal or plant of an organ, tissue, or part that has been lost or destroyed.
regeneration	3.
	syl	re+gen+er:a+tion
	pron	<ri2Jen*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the use of positive feedback, esp. to improve the demodulation and amplification of a receiver.
regenerative cooling	0.
	syl	re+gen+er:a+tive cool+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the process of cooling the walls of the combustion chamber of a rocket by circulating the propellant around the chamber before combustion.
Regensburg	0.
	syl	Re+gens+burg
	pron	German <1rA:g*ns2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE West Germany, in Bavaria on the River Danube: a free Imperial city from 1245 and the leading commercial city of S Germany in the 12th and 13th centuries; the Imperial Diet was held in the town hall from 1663 to 1806. Pop.: 133800 (1974 est.). Former English name: {Ratisbon}.
regent	ety	C14: from Latin reg*_ens ruling, from regere to rule
regent	1.
	syl	re+gent
	pron	<1rEJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler or administrator of a country during the minority, absence, or incapacity of its monarch.
regent	2.
	syl	re+gent
	pron	<1rEJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a senior teacher or administrator in any of certain universities.
regent	3.
	syl	re+gent
	pron	<1rEJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of the governing board of certain schools and colleges.
regent	4.
	syl	re+gent
	pron	<1rEJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any person who governs or rules.
regent	5.
	syl	re+gent
	pron	<1rEJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	acting or functioning as a regent.
	exam	1	a queen regent.
regent	6.
	syl	re+gent
	pron	<1rEJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	governing, ruling, or controlling.
regental	sub
	head	regent
	syl	re+gent+al
	pos	adj.
regentship	sub
	head	regent
	syl	re+gent+2ship
	pos	n.
Max	infl
	head	Reger
	syl	Max
	pos	n.
reggae	ety	C20: of West Indian origin
reggae	0.
	syl	reg+gae
	pron	<1regA>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of West Indian popular music having four beats to the bar, the upbeat being strongly accented.
Reggio di Calabria	0.
	syl	Reg+gio di Ca+la+bria
	pron	Italian <1rAdJo>, Italian <di> <ka1labrja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Italy, in Calabria on the Strait of Messina: founded about 720 #7b.c. by Greek colonists. Pop.: 155248 (1975 est.).
Reggio nell'Emilia	0.
	syl	Reg+gio nell'E:mi:lia
	pron	Italian <1rAdJo> <nellA1mElja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Italy, in Emilia-Romagna: founded in the 2nd century #7b.c. by Marcus Aemilius Lepidus; ruled by the Este family in the 15th-18th centuries. Pop.: 129884 (1975 est.).
regicide	ety	C16: from Latin r*_ex king+-#7cide 
regicide	1.
	syl	reg:i+cide
	pron	<1reJi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the killing of a king.
regicide	2.
	syl	reg:i+cide
	pron	<1reJi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills a king.
regicidal	sub
	head	regicide
	syl	reg:i+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
regime	ety	C18: from French, from Latin regimen guidance, from regere to rule
r'egime	alt
	head	regime
	or	regime
	syl	r*'e+gime
	pron	<rA1ZEm>
	pos	n.
regime	1.
	or	r'egime
	syl	re+gime
	pron	<rA1ZEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of government or a particular administration.
	exam	1	a fascist regime;
	exam	2	the regime of Fidel Castro.
regime	2.
	or	r'egime
	syl	re+gime
	pron	<rA1ZEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a social system or order.
regime	3.
	or	r'egime
	syl	re+gime
	pron	<rA1ZEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another word for {regimen} (sense 1).
regimen	ety	C14: from Latin: guidance
regimen	1.
	syl	reg:i+men
	pron	<1reJi2men>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {regime}. a systematic course of therapy, often including a recommended diet.
regimen	2.
	syl	reg:i+men
	pron	<1reJi2men>
	pos	n.
	def	administration or rule.
regiment	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin regimentum government, from Latin regere to rule
regiment	1.
	syl	reg:i+ment
	pron	<1reJim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit comprising two or more battalions, usually with headquarters and support units.
	exam	1	a tank regiment;
	exam	2	an artillery regiment.
regiment	2.
	syl	reg:i+ment
	pron	<1reJim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number in regular or organized groups.
	exam	1	regiments of beer bottles.
regiment	3.
	syl	reg:i+ment
	pron	<1reJi2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force discipline or order on, esp. in a domineering manner.
regiment	4.
	syl	reg:i+ment
	pron	<1reJi2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to organize into a regiment or regiments.
regiment	5.
	syl	reg:i+ment
	pron	<1reJi2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into organized groups.
regiment	6.
	syl	reg:i+ment
	pron	<1reJi2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign to a regiment.
regimental	sub
	head	regiment
	syl	reg:i+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
regimentally	sub
	head	regiment
	syl	reg:i+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
regimentation	sub
	head	regiment
	syl	reg:i+men+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
regimentals	1.
	syl	reg:i+men+tals
	pron	<2reJi1mentLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the uniform and insignia of a regiment.
regimentals	2.
	syl	reg:i+men+tals
	pron	<2reJi1mentLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	military dress.
Regin	0.
	syl	Re:gin
	pron	<1rAgin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a dwarf smith, tutor of Sigurd, whom he encouraged to kill Fafnir for the gold he guarded.
Regina	H1.0.
	syl	Re+gi+na
	pron	<ri1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	queen: now used chiefly in documents, inscriptions, etc. Compare {Rex}.
Regina	H2.0.
	syl	Re+gi+na
	pron	<ri1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Canada, capital and largest city of Saskatchewan: founded in 1822 as Pile O'Bones. Pop.: 139469 (1971).
Regiomontanus	0.
	syl	Re:gi:o:mon:ta:nus
	pron	<2rEJi*umon1tAn*s>, <-1ta:->, <-1t@n->
	pos	n.
	def	origi?!nal name 1436-76, German mathematician and astronomer, who furthered the development of trigonom?!etry.
region	ety	C14: from Latin regi*_o, from regere to govern
region	1.
	syl	re+gion
	pron	<1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any large, indefinite, and continuous part of a surface or space.
region	2.
	syl	re+gion
	pron	<1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an area considered as a unit for geographical, functional, social, or cultural reasons.
region	3.
	syl	re+gion
	pron	<1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of a country.
	exam	1	Tuscany is one of the regions of the Italian Republic.
region	4.
	syl	re+gion
	pron	<1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a realm or sphere of activity or interest.
region	5.
	syl	re+gion
	pron	<1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	range, area, or scope.
	exam	1	in what region is the price likely to be??
region	6.
	syl	re+gion
	pron	<1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland since 1975
	def	any of the eight territorial divisions into which the country is divided for purposes of local government.
regional	0.
	syl	re+gion+al
	pron	<1rEJ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or limited to a region.
	exam	1	the regional dialects of English.
regionally	sub
	head	regional
	syl	re+gion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
regional enteritis	0.
	syl	re+gion+al en+ter:i+tis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Crohn's disease}.
regionalism	1.
	syl	re+gion+al+ism
	pron	<1rEJ*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	division of a country into administrative regions having partial autonomy.
regionalism	2.
	syl	re+gion+al+ism
	pron	<1rEJ*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	advocacy of such division.
regionalism	3.
	syl	re+gion+al+ism
	pron	<1rEJ*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty to one's home region; regional patriotism.
regionalism	4.
	syl	re+gion+al+ism
	pron	<1rEJ*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the common interests of national groups, people, etc., living in the same part of the world.
regionalism	5.
	syl	re+gion+al+ism
	pron	<1rEJ*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, custom, accent, or other characteristic associated with a specific region.
regionalist	sub
	head	regionalism
	syl	re+gion+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
r'egisseur	ety	French, from r*'egir to manage
r'egisseur	0.
	syl	r*'e+gis+seur
	pron	French. <rAZi1s@or>
	pos	n.
	def	an official in a dance company with varying duties, usually including directing productions.
register	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin registrum, from Latin regerere to transcribe, from #7re -#7+ gerere to bear
register	1.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official or formal list recording names, events, or transactions.
register	2.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the book in which such a list is written.
register	3.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	an entry in such a list.
register	4.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a recording device that accumulates data, totals sums of money, etc..
	exam	1	a cash register.
register	5.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable plate that controls the flow of air into a furnace, chimney, room, etc.
register	6.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a location in a storage device that can hold one or more words, esp. one designed for a specific function.
register	7.a.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the timbre characteristic of a certain manner of voice production. See {head voice, chest voice}.
register	7.b.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the stops on an organ as classified in respect of its tonal quality.
	exam	1	the flute register.
register	8.a.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the correct alignment of the separate plates in colour printing.
register	8.b.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the exact correspondence of lines of type, etc., on the two sides of a printed sheet of paper.
register	9.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of a language associated with a particular social situation or subject matter, such as obscene slang, legal language, or journalese.
register	10.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of registering.
register	11.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter or cause someone to enter (an event, person's name, ownership, etc.) on a register; formally record.
register	12.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show or be shown on a scale or other measuring instrument.
	exam	1	the current didn't register on the meter.
register	13.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to show or be shown in a person's face, bearing, etc..
	exam	1	his face registered surprise.
register	14.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have an effect; make an impression.
	exam	1	her uncle's death did not register.
register	15.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send (a letter, package, etc.) by registered post.
register	16.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to adjust (a printing press, forme, etc.) to ensure that the printed matter is in register.
register	17.
	syl	reg+is+ter
	pron	<1reJist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with; of a mechanical part
	def	to align (with another part).
registerer	sub
	head	register
	syl	reg+is+ter+er
	pos	n.
registrable	sub
	head	register
	syl	reg+is+tra:ble
	pos	adj.
registered post	1.
	syl	reg+is+tered post
	pos	n.
	def	a Post Office service by which compensation is paid for loss or damage to mail for which a registration fee has been paid. Compare {recorded delivery}.
registered post	2.
	syl	reg+is+tered post
	pos	n.
	def	mail sent by this service.
register ton	0.
	syl	reg+is+ter ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {ton} %1 (sense 7).}
registrant	0.
	syl	reg+is+trant
	pron	<1reJistr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who registers a trademark or patent.
registrar	1.
	syl	reg+is+trar
	pron	<2reJi1stra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps official records.
registrar	2.
	syl	reg+is+trar
	pron	<2reJi1stra:>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative official responsible for student records, enrolment procedure, etc., in a school, college, or university.
registrar	3.
	syl	reg+is+trar
	pron	<2reJi1stra:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hospital doctor senior to a houseman but junior to a consultant, specializing in either medicine ({medical registrar}) or surgery ({surgical registrar}) .
registrar	4.
	syl	reg+is+trar
	pron	<2reJi1stra:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person employed by a company to maintain a register of its security issues.
registrarship	sub
	head	registrar
	syl	reg+is+trar+2ship
	pos	n.
registration	1.a.
	syl	reg+is+tra+tion
	pron	<2reJi1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of registering or state of being registered.
registration	1.b.
	syl	reg+is+tra+tion
	pron	<2reJi1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a registration number.
registration	2.
	syl	reg+is+tra+tion
	pron	<2reJi1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an entry in a register.
registration	3.
	syl	reg+is+tra+tion
	pron	<2reJi1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people, such as students, who register at a particular time.
registration	4.
	syl	reg+is+tra+tion
	pron	<2reJi1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of organ or harpsichord stops used in the performance of a piece of music.
registrational	sub
	head	registration
	syl	reg+is+1tra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
registration number	0.
	syl	reg+is+tra+tion num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of letters and numbers assigned to a motor vehicle when it is registered, usually indicating the year and place of registration, displayed on numberplates at the front and rear of the vehicle.
registries	infl
	head	registry
	syl	reg+is+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
registry	1.
	syl	reg+is+try
	pron	<1reJistri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where registers are kept, such as the part of a church where the bride and groom sign a register after a wedding.
registry	2.
	syl	reg+is+try
	pron	<1reJistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the registration of a ship's country of origin.
	exam	1	a ship of Liberian registry.
registry	3.
	syl	reg+is+try
	pron	<1reJistri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {registration}.
registry office	0.
	syl	reg+is+try of+fice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a government office where civil marriages are performed and births, marriages, and deaths are recorded.
Regius professor	ety	C17: regius, from Latin: royal, from rex king
Regius professor	0.
	syl	Re+gi:us pro+fes+sor
	pron	<1rEJi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person appointed by the Crown to a university chair founded by a royal patron.
reglet	ety	C16: from Old French, literally: a little rule, from r*'egle rule, from Latin r*_egula 
reglet	1.
	syl	reg+let
	pron	<1reglit>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat narrow architectural moulding.
reglet	2.
	syl	reg+let
	pron	<1reglit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a strip of oiled wood used for spacing between lines. Compare { {lead} %2 (sense 6).}
regnal	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin r*_egn*_alis, from Latin r*_egnum sovereignty; see #7reign 
regnal	1.
	syl	reg+nal
	pron	<1regn*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a sovereign, reign, or kingdom.
regnal	2.
	syl	reg+nal
	pron	<1regn*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a year of a sovereign's reign calculated from the date of his or her accession.
regnant	ety	C17: from Latin regn*_are to #7reign 
regnant	1.
	syl	reg+nant
	pron	<1regn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	reigning.
regnant	2.
	syl	reg+nant
	pron	<1regn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	preva?!lent; current.
regnancy	sub
	head	regnant
	syl	reg+nan+cy
	pos	n.
rego	0.a.
	syl	reg:o
	pron	<1reJ*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	the registration of a motor vehicle.
rego	0.b.
	syl	reg:o
	pron	<1reJ*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a fee paid for this.
regolith	ety	C20: from Greek rh*_egos covering, blanket+ lithos stone
regolith	0.
	syl	reg:o+lith
	pron	<1reg*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mantle rock}.
regorge	ety	C17: from French regorger; see #7gorge 
regorge	1.
	syl	re+gorge
	pron	<ri1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to vomit up; disgorge.
regorge	2.
	syl	re+gorge
	pron	<ri1gc:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of water
	def	to flow or run back.
regosol	ety	C20: from Greek rh*_egos covering, blanket+Latin solum soil
regosol	0.
	syl	reg:o+sol
	pron	<1reg*2sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of azonal soil consisting of unconsolidated material derived from freshly deposited alluvium or sands.
Reg prof	0.
	syl	Reg. prof.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Regius professor.
regrate	ety	C15: from Old French regrater perhaps from #7re -#7+ grater to scratch
regrate	1.
	syl	re+grate
	pron	<ri1grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to buy up (commodities, etc.) in advance so as to raise their price for profitable resale.
regrate	2.
	syl	re+grate
	pron	<ri1grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to resell (commodities so purchased); retail.
regrater	sub
	head	regrate
	syl	re+1grat+er
	pos	n.
regress	ety	C14: from Latin regressus a retreat, from regred*_i to go back, from #7re -#7+ grad*_i to go
regress	1.
	syl	re+gress
	pron	<ri1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to return or revert, as to a former place, condition, or mode of behaviour.
regress	2.
	syl	re+gress
	pron	<ri1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	to measure the extent to which (a dependent variable) is associated with one or more independent variables.
regress	3.
	syl	re+gress
	pron	<1rEgres>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of regressing.
regress	4.
	syl	re+gress
	pron	<1rEgres>
	pos	n.
	def	movement in a backward direction; retrogression.
regressor	sub
	head	regress
	syl	re+1gres+sor
	pos	n.
regression	1.
	syl	re+gres+sion
	pron	<ri1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the adoption by an adult or adolescent of behaviour more appropriate to a child, esp. as a defence mechanism to avoid anxiety.
regression	2.a.
	syl	re+gres+sion
	pron	<ri1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis or measure of the association between one variable (the dependent variable) and one or more other variables (the independent variables), usually formulated in an equation in which the independent variables have parametric coefficients, which may enable future values of the dependent variable to be predicted.
regression	2.b.
	syl	re+gres+sion
	pron	<ri1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifer
	exam	1	regression curve.
regression	3.
	syl	re+gres+sion
	pron	<ri1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the slow movement around the ecliptic of the two points at which the moon's orbit intersects the ecliptic. One complete revo?!lution occurs about every 19 years.
regression	4.
	syl	re+gres+sion
	pron	<ri1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of regressing.
regressive	1.
	syl	re+gres+sive
	pron	<ri1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	regressing or tending to re?!gress.
regressive	2.
	syl	re+gres+sive
	pron	<ri1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tax or tax system
	def	levied or graduated so that the rate decreases as the amount taxed increases. Compare { {pro?!gressive} (sense 5).}
regressive	3.
	syl	re+gres+sive
	pron	<ri1gresiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of re?!gression.
regressively	sub
	head	regressive
	syl	re+1gres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
regressiveness	sub
	head	regressive
	syl	re+1gres+sive+ness
	pos	n.
regret	ety	C14: from Old French regreter, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse gr*_ata to weep
regrets	infl
	head	regret
	syl	re+grets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
regretting	infl
	head	regret
	syl	re+gret+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
regretted	infl
	head	regret
	syl	re+gret+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
regret	1.
	syl	re+gret
	pron	<ri1gret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to feel sorry, repentant, or upset about.
regret	2.
	syl	re+gret
	pron	<ri1gret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bemoan or grieve the death or loss of.
regret	3.
	syl	re+gret
	pron	<ri1gret>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sense of repentance, guilt, or sorrow, as over some wrong done or an unfulfilled ambition.
regret	4.
	syl	re+gret
	pron	<ri1gret>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sense of loss or grief.
regret	5.
	syl	re+gret
	pron	<ri1gret>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a polite expression of sadness, esp. in a formal refusal of an invitation.
regretful	sub
	head	regret
	syl	re+1gret+ful
	pos	adj.
regretfully	sub
	head	regret
	syl	re+1gret+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
regretfulness	sub
	head	regret
	syl	re+1gret+ful+ness
	pos	n.
regrettable	sub
	head	regret
	syl	re+1gret+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
regrettably	sub
	head	regret
	syl	re+1gret+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
regretter	sub
	head	regret
	syl	re+1gret+ter
	pos	n.
regroup	1.
	syl	re+group
	pron	<rE1gru:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reorganize (military forces), esp. after an attack or a defeat.
regroup	2.
	syl	re+group
	pron	<rE1gru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rearrange into a new grouping or groupings.
Regt	1.
	syl	Regt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regent.
Regt	2.
	syl	Regt.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regiment.
regulable	0.
	syl	reg:u+la:ble
	pron	<1regjul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be regulated.
regular	ety	C14: from Old French reguler, from Latin r*_egul*_aris of a bar of wood or metal, from r*_egula ruler, model
regular	1.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	normal, customary, or usual.
regular	2.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	according to a uniform principle, arrangement, or order.
	exam	1	trees planted at regular intervals.
regular	3.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at fixed or pre?!arranged intervals.
	exam	1	to make a regular call on a customer.
regular	4.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	following a set rule or normal practice; methodical or orderly.
regular	5.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	symmetrical in appearance or form; even.
	exam	1	regular features.
regular	6.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	organized, elected, conducted, etc., in a proper or officially prescribed manner.
regular	7.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	officially qualified or recognized.
	exam	1	he's not a regular doctor.
regular	9.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	likable, depend?!able, or nice (esp. in the phrase {a regular guy) }.
regular	10.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the personnel or units of the permanent military services.
	exam	1	a regular soldier;
	exam	2	the regular army.
regular	11.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having any of their parts, esp. petals, alike in size, shape, arrangement, etc.; symmetrical.
regular	12.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the formation, inflections, etc., of a word
	def	following the usual pattern of formation in a language.
regular	13.a.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a polygon
	def	equilateral and equiangular.
regular	13.b.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a polyhedron
	def	having identical regular polygons as faces that make identical angles with each other.
regular	13.c.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a prism
	def	having regular polygons as bases.
regular	13.d.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pyramid
	def	having a regular polygon as a base and the altitude passing through the centre of the base.
regular	13.e.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for { {analytic} (sense 5).}
regular	14.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for {actinomorphic}.
regular	15.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	subject to the rule of an established religious order or community.
	exam	1	canons regular.
regular	16.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	of, selected by, or loyal to the leadership or platform of a political party.
	exam	1	a regular candidate;
	exam	2	regular policies.
regular	17.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another word for { {cubic} (sense 4).}
regular	18.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional long-term serviceman in a military unit.
regular	19.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who does something regularly, such as attending a theatre or patronizing a shop.
regular	20.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a religious order or congregation, as contrasted with a secular.
regular	21.
	syl	reg:u+lar
	pron	<1regjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	a party member loyal to the leadership, organization, platform, etc., of his party.
regularity	sub
	head	regular
	syl	reg:u+1lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
regularly	sub
	head	regular
	syl	reg:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
regularise	alt
	head	regularize
	or	regularize
	syl	reg:u+lar+ise
	pron	<1regjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
regularize	0.
	or	regularise
	syl	reg:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1regjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make regular; cause to conform.
regularization	sub
	head	regularize
	or	regularisation
	syl	reg:u+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
regularisation	sub
	head	regularize
	or	regularization
	syl	reg:u+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
regulate	ety	C17: from Late Latin r*_egul*_are to control, from Latin r*_egula a ruler
regulate	1.
	syl	reg:u+late
	pron	<1regju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust (the amount of heat, sound, etc., of something) as required; control.
regulate	2.
	syl	reg:u+late
	pron	<1regju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust (an instrument or appliance) so that it operates correctly.
regulate	3.
	syl	reg:u+late
	pron	<1regju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into conformity with a rule, principle, or usage.
regulative	sub
	head	regulate
	or	regulatory
	syl	reg:u+2la+tive
	pos	adj.
regulatory	sub
	head	regulate
	or	regulative
	syl	reg:u+2la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
regulatively	sub
	head	regulate
	syl	reg:u+2la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
regulation	1.
	syl	reg:u+la+tion
	pron	<2regju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of regu?!lating.
regulation	2.
	syl	reg:u+la+tion
	pron	<2regju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rule, principle, or condition that governs pro?!cedure or behaviour.
regulation	3.
	syl	reg:u+la+tion
	pron	<2regju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a governmental or ministerial order hav?!ing the force of law.
regulation	4.
	syl	reg:u+la+tion
	pron	<2regju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	the ability of an animal em?!bryo to develop normally after its structure has been altered or damaged in some way.
regulation	5.
	syl	reg:u+la+tion
	pron	<2regju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	as required by official rules or procedure.
	exam	1	regulation uniform.
regulation	6.
	syl	reg:u+la+tion
	pron	<2regju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	normal; usual; conforming to accepted standards.
	exam	1	a regulation haircut.
regulator	1.
	syl	reg:u+la+tor
	pron	<1regju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that regu?!lates.
regulator	2.
	syl	reg:u+la+tor
	pron	<1regju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanism, including the hairspring and the bal?!ance wheel, by which the speed of a timepiece is regu?!lated.
regulator	3.
	syl	reg:u+la+tor
	pron	<1regju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a timepiece, known to be accurate, by which others are timed and regulated.
regulator	4.
	syl	reg:u+la+tor
	pron	<1regju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mechanisms or de?!vices, such as a governor valve, for controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.
regulus	ety	C16: from Latin: a petty king, from r*_ex king; formerly used for antimony, because it combines readily with gold, thought of as the king of metals
reguluses	infl
	head	regulus
	or	reguli
	syl	reg:u+lus:es
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reguli	infl
	head	regulus
	or	reguluses
	syl	reg:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
regulus	0.
	syl	reg:u+lus
	pron	<1regjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	impure metal forming beneath the slag during the smelting of ores.
reguline	sub
	head	regulus
	syl	reg:u+line
	pos	adj.
Marcus Atilius	infl
	head	Regulus
	syl	Mar:cus A:ti:li:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <*1tili*s>
	pos	n.
Regulus	H1.0.
	syl	Reg:u:lus
	pron	<1regjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??250 #7b.c., Roman general; consul (267; 256). Captured by the Carthaginians in the First Punic War, he was sent to Rome on parole to deliver the enemy's peace terms, advised the Senate to refuse them, and was tortured to death on his return to Carthage.
Regulus	H2.0.
	syl	Reg:u+lus
	pron	<1regjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Leo. Visual magnitude: 1.3; spectral type: B8; distance: 85 light years.
regurgitate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin regurgit*_are, from #7re -#7+ gurgit*_are to flood, from Latin gurges gulf, whirl?!pool
regurgitate	1.
	syl	re+gur+gi+tate
	pron	<ri1gR:Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vomit forth (partially digested food).
regurgitate	2.
	syl	re+gur+gi+tate
	pron	<ri1gR:Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of some birds and certain other animals
	def	to bring back to the mouth (undigested or partly digested food with which to feed the young).
regurgitate	3.
	syl	re+gur+gi+tate
	pron	<ri1gR:Ji2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be cast up or out, esp. from the mouth.
regurgitant	sub
	head	regurgitate
	syl	re+1gur+gi+tant
	pos	n. adj.
regurgitation	sub
	head	regurgitate
	syl	re+2gur+gi+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
rehabilitate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin rehabilit*_are to restore, from #7re -#7+ Latin habilit*_as skill, #7ability 
rehabilitate	1.
	syl	re+ha+bil:i+tate
	pron	<2rE*1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to help (a person who is physically or mentally disabled or has just been released from prison) to readapt to society or a new job, as by vocational guidance, retraining, or therapy.
rehabilitate	2.
	syl	re+ha+bil:i+tate
	pron	<2rE*1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to a former position or rank.
rehabilitate	3.
	syl	re+ha+bil:i+tate
	pron	<2rE*1bili2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore the good reputation of.
rehabilitative	sub
	head	rehabilitate
	syl	re+ha+1bil:i+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
rehabilitation	1.
	syl	re+ha+bil:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2rE*2bili1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of rehabilitating.
rehabilitation	2.
	syl	re+ha+bil:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2rE*2bili1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the treatment of physical disabilities by massage, electrotherapy, and exercises.
rehash	ety	C19: from #7re -#7+{hash %1 (to chop into pieces)}
rehash	1.
	syl	re+hash
	pron	<rE1h@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rework, reuse, or make over (old or already used material).
rehash	2.
	syl	re+hash
	pron	<rE1h@S>
	pos	n.
	def	something consisting of old, reworked, or reused material.
rehearsal	1.
	syl	re+hears+al
	pron	<ri1hR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a session of practising a play, concert, speech etc., in preparation for public performance.
rehearsal	2.
	syl	re+hears+al
	pron	<ri1hR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of going through or recounting; recital.
	exam	1	rehearsal of his own virtues was his usual occupation.
in rehearsal	3.
	head	rehearsal
	syl	in rehearsal.
	def	being prepared for public performance.
rehearse	ety	C16: from Anglo-Norman rehearser, from Old French rehercier to harrow a second time, from #7re -#7+ herce harrow
rehearse	1.
	syl	re+hearse
	pron	<ri1hR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to practise (a play, concert, etc.), in preparation for public performance.
rehearse	2.
	syl	re+hearse
	pron	<ri1hR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to run through; recount; recite.
	exam	1	the official rehearsed the grievances of the committee.
rehearse	3.
	syl	re+hearse
	pron	<ri1hR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to train or drill (a person or animal) for the public performance of a part in a play, show, etc.
rehearser	sub
	head	rehearse
	syl	re+1hears+er
	pos	n.
reheat	1.
	syl	re+heat
	pron	<rE1hEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to heat or be heated again.
	exam	1	to reheat yesterday's soup.
reheat	2.
	syl	re+heat
	pron	<rE1hEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add fuel to (the exhaust gases of an aircraft jet engine) to produce additional heat and thrust.
reheat	3.
	syl	re+heat
	pron	<1rEhEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	usage	also
	def	another name (esp. Brit.) for { {afterburning} (sense 1).}
reheater	sub
	head	reheat
	syl	re+1heat+er
	pos	n.
rehoboam	ety	named after Rehoboam, a son of King Solomon, from Hebrew, literally: the nation is enlarged
rehoboam	0.
	syl	re+ho+bo+am
	pron	<2rE*1b*u*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle holding the equivalent of six normal bottles (approximately 156 ounces).
Reich	ety	German: kingdom
Reich	H1.1.
	syl	Reich
	pron	<rIk>, German <rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the Holy Roman Empire ({First Reich) }.
Reich	H1.2.
	syl	Reich
	pron	<rIk>, German <rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hohenzollern empire from 1871 to 1919 ({Second Reich) }.
Reich	H1.3.
	syl	Reich
	pron	<rIk>, German <rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the Weimar Republic from 1919 to 1933.
Reich	H1.4.
	syl	Reich
	pron	<rIk>, German <rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	the Nazi dictatorship from 1933 to 1945 ({Third Reich) }.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Reich
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Reich	H2.0.
	syl	Reich
	pron	<rIk>, German <rI*,c>, German <rI*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1957, Austrian psychologist, living in the U.S. An ardent socialist and advocate of sexual freedom, he proclaimed a cosmic unity of all energy and built a machine (the {orgone accumulator}) to concentrate this energy on human beings. His books include (1927).
Reichenberg	0.
	syl	Reich+en+berg
	pron	<1rI*,c*n2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Liberec}.
Reichsmarks	infl
	head	Reichsmark
	or	Reichsmark
	syl	Reichs+marks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Reichsmark	infl
	or	Reichsmarks
	syl	Reichs+mark.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Reichsmark	0.
	syl	Reichs+mark
	pron	<1rIks2ma:k>, German <1rI*,cs2mark>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Germany between 1924 and 1948, divided into 100 {Reichspfennigs}.
Reichsrat	1.
	syl	Reichs+rat
	pron	German <1rI*,cs2rat>
	pos	n.
	def	the bicameral parliament of the Austrian half of Austria-Hungary (1867-1918).
Reichsrat	2.
	syl	Reichs+rat
	pron	German <1rI*,cs2rat>
	pos	n.
	def	the council of representatives of state governments within Germany from 1919 to 1934.
Reichstag	1.
	syl	Reichs+tag
	pron	<1rIks2ta:g>, German <1rI*,cs2tak>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diet}. (in medieval Germany) the estates or a meeting of the estates.
Reichstag	2.
	syl	Reichs+tag
	pron	<1rIks2ta:g>, German <1rI*,cs2tak>
	pos	n.
	def	the legislative assembly representing the people in the North German Confederation (1867-71) and in the German empire (1871-1919).
Reichstag	3.
	syl	Reichs+tag
	pron	<1rIks2ta:g>, German <1rI*,cs2tak>
	pos	n.
	def	the sovereign assembly of the Weimar Republic (1919-33).
Reichstag	4.
	syl	Reichs+tag
	pron	<1rIks2ta:g>, German <1rI*,cs2tak>
	pos	n.
	def	the building in Berlin in which this assembly met: its destruction by fire on Feb. 27, 1933 (probably by agents of the Nazi government) marked the end of Weimar democracy.
Reid	1.
	syl	Reid
	pron	<rEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George Hou@.ston}. 1845-1918, Australian statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of Australia (1904-05).
Thomas	2.
	head	Reid
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1710-96, Scottish philosopher and founder of what came to be known as the philosophy of common sense.
reify	ety	C19: from Latin r*_es thing; compare #7deify 
reifies	infl
	head	reify
	syl	re:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reifying	infl
	head	reify
	syl	re:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reified	infl
	head	reify
	syl	re:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reify	0.
	syl	re:i+fy
	pron	<1rEi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider or make (an abstract idea or concept) real or concrete.
reification	sub
	head	reify
	syl	re:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
reificatory	sub
	head	reify
	syl	re:i+fi+1ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
reifier	sub
	head	reify
	syl	re:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
Reigate	0.
	syl	Rei+gate
	pron	<1rIgit>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Surrey at the foot of the North Downs. Pop.: 56088 (1971).
reign	ety	C13: from Old French reigne, from Latin r*_egnum kingdom, from r*_ex king
reign	1.
	syl	reign
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which a monarch is the official ruler of a country.
reign	2.
	syl	reign
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a period during which a person or thing is dominant, influential, or powerful.
	exam	1	the reign of violence is over.
reign	3.
	syl	reign
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exercise the power and authority of a sovereign.
reign	4.
	syl	reign
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be accorded the rank and title of a sovereign without having ruling authority, as in a constitutional monarchy.
reign	5.
	syl	reign
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to predominate; prevail.
	exam	1	a land where darkness reigns.
reign	6.
	syl	reign
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually present participle
	def	to be the most recent winner of a competition, contest, etc..
	exam	1	the reigning heavyweight champion.
Reign of Terror	0.
	syl	Reign of Ter+ror
	pos	n.
	def	the period of Jacobin rule during the French Revolution, during which thousands of people were executed for treason (Oct. 1793-July 1794).
reimburse	ety	C17: from #7re -#7+ imburse, from Medieval Latin imburs*_are to put in a moneybag, from bursa #7purse 
reimburse	0.
	syl	re+im+burse
	pron	<2rEim1bR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repay or compensate (someone) for (money already spent, losses, damages, etc.).
	exam	1	your fare will be reimbursed after your interview.
reimbursable	sub
	head	reimburse
	syl	re+im+1burs+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reimbursement	sub
	head	reimburse
	syl	re+im+1burse+ment
	pos	n.
reimburser	sub
	head	reimburse
	syl	re+im+1burs+er
	pos	n.
reimport	1.
	syl	re+im+port
	pron	<2rEim1pc:t>, <rE1impc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to import (goods manufactured from exported raw materials).
reimport	2.
	syl	re+im+port
	pron	<rE1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reimporting.
reimport	3.
	syl	re+im+port
	pron	<rE1impc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a reimported commodity.
reimportation	sub
	head	reimport
	syl	re+im+por+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
reimpression	0.
	syl	re+im+pres+sion
	pron	<2rEim1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reprinting of a book without editorial changes or additions.
Rheims	alt
	head	Reims
	or	Reims
	syl	Rheims
	pron	<rEmz>, French <r*~es>
	pos	n.
Reims	0.
	or	Rheims
	syl	Reims
	pron	<rEmz>, French <r*~es>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France: scene of the coronation of most French monarchs. Pop.: 183610 (1975).
rein	ety	C13: from Old French resne, from Latin retin*_ere to hold back, from #7re -#7+ ten*_ere to hold; see #7restrain 
rein	1.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	one of a pair of long straps, usually connected together and made of leather, used to control a horse, running from the side of the bit or the headstall to the hand of the rider, driver, or trainer.
rein	2.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device used to control a very young child.
rein	3.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any form or means of control.
	exam	1	to take up the reins of government.
rein	4.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction in which a rider turns (in phrases such as {on a left} (or {right) rein, change the rein) }.
rein	5.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	something that restrains, controls, or guides.
give (a) free rein	6.
	head	rein
	syl	give (a) free rein.
	def	to allow considerable freedom; remove restraints.
keep a tight rein on	7.
	head	rein
	syl	keep a tight rein on.
	def	to control carefully; limit.
	exam	1	we have to keep a tight rein on expenditure.
on a long rein	8.
	head	rein
	syl	on a long rein.
	def	with the reins held loosely so that the horse is relatively unconstrained.
shorten the reins	9.
	head	rein
	syl	shorten the reins.
	def	to take up the reins so that the distance between hand and bit is lessened, in order that the horse may be more collected.
rein	10.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check, restrain, hold back, or halt with or as if with reins.
rein	11.
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to control or guide (a horse) with a rein or reins.
	exam	1	they reined left.
rein	xref
	syl	rein
	pron	<rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {rein in}.
reincarnate	1.
	syl	re+in:car+nate
	pron	<rE1inka:nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause to undergo reincarnation; be born again. {~} (@!ri$:$In#!k$a$:n$It).
reincarnate	2.
	syl	re+in:car+nate
	pron	<rE1inka:nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	born again in a new body.
reincarnation	1.
	syl	re+in:car+na+tion
	pron	<2rEinka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that on the death of the body the soul transmigrates to or is born again in another body.
reincarnation	2.
	syl	re+in:car+na+tion
	pron	<2rEinka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the incarnation or embodiment of a soul in a new body after it has left the old one at physical death.
reincarnation	3.
	syl	re+in:car+na+tion
	pron	<2rEinka:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	embodiment again in a new form, as of a principle or idea.
reincarnationist	sub
	head	reincarnation
	syl	re+in:car+1na+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
reindeer	ety	C14: from Old Norse hreind*_yri, from hreinn reindeer+ dyr animal; related to Dutch rendier, German Renntier; see #7deer 
reindeer	infl
	or	reindeers
	syl	rein+deer
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reindeers	infl
	head	reindeer
	or	reindeer
	syl	rein+deers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reindeer	0.
	syl	rein+deer
	pron	<1rAn2di*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large deer, having large branched antlers in the male and female and inhabiting the arctic regions of Greenland, Europe, and Asia. It also occurs in North America, where it is known as a caribou.
Reindeer Lake	0.
	syl	Rein+deer Lake
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in W Canada, in Saskatchewan and Manitoba: drains into the Churchill River via the {Reindeer River}. Area: 6390 sq. km (2467 sq. miles).
reindeer moss	0.
	syl	rein+deer moss
	pos	n.
	def	any of various lichens of the genus esp. which occur in arctic and subarctic regions, providing food for reindeer.
reinforce	1.
	syl	re+in:force
	pron	<2rEin1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give added strength or support to.
reinforce	2.
	syl	re+in:force
	pron	<2rEin1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give added emphasis to; stress, support, or increase.
	exam	1	his rudeness reinforced my determination.
reinforce	3.
	syl	re+in:force
	pron	<2rEin1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give added support to (a military force) by providing more men, supplies, etc.
reinforce	4.
	syl	re+in:force
	pron	<2rEin1fc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to reward an action or response of (a human or animal) so that it becomes more likely to occur again.
reinforcement	sub
	head	reinforce
	syl	re+in:1force+ment
	pos	n.
reinforced concrete	0.
	syl	re+in:forced con+crete
	pos	n.
	def	concrete with steel bars, mesh, etc., embedded in it to enable it to withstand tensile and shear stresses.
Django	1.
	head	Reinhardt
	syl	Djan:go
	pron	<1J@Gg*u>
	def	original name 1910-53, Belgian jazz guitarist, whose work was greatly influenced by gypsy music. With St*'ephane Grappelli, he led the Quintet of the Hot Club of France between 1934 and 1939.
Max	2.
	head	Reinhardt
	syl	Max.
	def	1873-1943, Austrian theatre producer and director, in the U.S. after 1933.
rein in	0.
	syl	rein in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to stop (a horse) by pulling on the reins.
reins	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin r*_en*_es the kidneys
reins	0.
	syl	reins
	pron	<rAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the kidneys or loins.
reinstate	0.
	syl	re+in:state
	pron	<2rEin1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to a former rank or condition.
reinstatement	sub
	head	reinstate
	syl	re+in:1state+ment
	pos	n.
reinstator	sub
	head	reinstate
	syl	re+in:1sta+tor
	pos	n.
reinsure	1.
	syl	re+in:sure
	pron	<2rEin1Su*>, <-Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insure again.
reinsure	2.
	syl	re+in:sure
	pron	<2rEin1Su*>, <-Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an insurer
	def	to obtain partial or complete insurance coverage from another insurer for (a risk on which a policy has already been issued).
reinsurance	sub
	head	reinsure
	syl	2re+in:1sur+ance
	pos	n.
reinsurer	sub
	head	reinsure
	syl	2re+in:1sur+er
	pos	n.
reis	0.
	syl	reis
	pron	Portuguese <r*jS>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {real%3} (the coin).
reiterate	ety	C16: from Latin reiter*_are to repeat, from #7re -#7+ iter*_are to do again, from iterum again
reiterate	0.
	syl	re+it+er+ate
	pron	<rE1it*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to say or do again or repeatedly.
reiterant	sub
	head	reiterate
	syl	re+1it+er+ant
	pos	adj.
reiteration	sub
	head	reiterate
	syl	re+2it+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
reiterative	sub
	head	reiterate
	syl	re+1it+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
reiteratively	sub
	head	reiterate
	syl	re+1it+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
John (Charles Walsham)	infl
	head	Reith
	syl	John (Charles Walsham)
	pos	n.
Reith	0.
	syl	Reith
	pron	<rE$T>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron. 1889-1971, British public servant: first general manager (1922-27) and first director general (1927-38) of the B.B.C.
reive	ety	variant of #7reave 
reive	0.
	syl	reive
	pron	<rEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to go on a plundering raid.
reiver	sub
	head	reive
	syl	reiv+er
	pos	n.
reject	ety	C15: from Latin r*_eicere to throw back, from #7re -#7+ jacere to hurl
reject	1.
	syl	re+ject
	pron	<ri1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse to accept, acknowl?!edge, use, believe, etc.
reject	2.
	syl	re+ject
	pron	<ri1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw out as useless or worthless; discard.
reject	3.
	syl	re+ject
	pron	<ri1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rebuff (a person).
reject	4.
	syl	re+ject
	pron	<ri1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an organism
	def	to fail to accept (a foreign tissue graft or organ transplant) because of immunological incompatibility.
reject	5.
	syl	re+ject
	pron	<1rEJekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something rejected as imperfect, unsatisfactory, or useless.
rejectable	sub
	head	reject
	syl	re+1ject+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rejecter	sub
	head	reject
	or	rejector
	syl	re+1ject+er
	pos	n.
rejector	sub
	head	reject
	or	rejecter
	syl	re+1jec+tor
	pos	n.
rejection	sub
	head	reject
	syl	re+1jec+tion
	pos	n.
rejective	sub
	head	reject
	syl	re+1jec+tive
	pos	adj.
rejigs	infl
	head	rejig
	syl	re+jigs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rejigging	infl
	head	rejig
	syl	re+jig+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rejigged	infl
	head	rejig
	syl	re+jigged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rejig	1.
	syl	re+jig
	pron	<rE1Jig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to re-equip (a factory or plant).
rejig	2.
	syl	re+jig
	pron	<rE1Jig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to rearrange.
rejigger	sub
	head	rejig
	syl	re+1jig+ger
	pos	n.
rejoice	ety	C14: from Old French resjoir, from #7re -#7+ joir to be glad, from Latin gaud*_ere to rejoice
rejoice	1.
	syl	re+joice
	pron	<ri1Jcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. an infinitive; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to feel or express great joy or happiness.
rejoice	2.
	syl	re+joice
	pron	<ri1Jcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cause to feel joy.
rejoicer	sub
	head	rejoice
	syl	re+1joic+er
	pos	n.
rejoin	H1.1.
	syl	re+join
	pron	<rE1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come again into company with (someone or something).
rejoin	H1.2.
	syl	re+join
	pron	<rE1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or join together again; reunite. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** join together again; reunite. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
rejoin	ety	C15: from Old French rejoign-, stem of rejoindre; see #7re -#7, join 
rejoin	H2.1.
	syl	re+join
	pron	<ri1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to say (something) in reply; answer, reply, or retort.
rejoin	H2.2.
	syl	re+join
	pron	<ri1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to answer (a plaintiff's reply).
rejoinder	ety	C15: from Old French rejoindre to #7rejoin %2
rejoinder	1.
	syl	re+join+der
	pron	<ri1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reply or response to a question or remark, esp. a quick witty one; retort.
rejoinder	2.
	syl	re+join+der
	pron	<ri1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading
	def	the answer made by a defendant to the plaintiff's reply.
rejuvenate	ety	C19: from #7re -#7+ Latin juvenis young
rejuvenate	1.
	syl	re+ju+ve:nate
	pron	<ri1Ju:vi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give new youth, restored vitality, or youthful appearance to.
rejuvenate	2.a.
	syl	re+ju+ve:nate
	pron	<ri1Ju:vi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a river) to begin eroding more vig?!orously to a new lower base level, usually because of uplift of the land.
rejuvenate	2.b.
	syl	re+ju+ve:nate
	pron	<ri1Ju:vi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a land surface) to develop youthful feat?!ures.
rejuvenation	sub
	head	rejuvenate
	syl	re+2ju+ve:1na+tion
	pos	n.
rejuvenator	sub
	head	rejuvenate
	syl	re+1ju+ve:2na+tor
	pos	n.
rejuvenesce	1.
	syl	re+ju+ve:nesce
	pron	<ri2Ju:v*1nes>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become youthful or restored to vitality.
rejuvenesce	2.
	syl	re+ju+ve:nesce
	pron	<ri2Ju:v*1nes>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to convert (cells) or (of cells) to be converted into a more active form. &- {re+@!ju+ve@.#!nes+cence} &- {re+@!ju+ve@.#!nes+cent}
rel	1.
	syl	rel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	relating.
rel	2.
	syl	rel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	relative(ly).
rel	3.
	syl	rel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	released.
rel	4.
	syl	rel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	religion.
rel	5.
	syl	rel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	religious.
relapse	ety	C16: from Latin relab*_i to slip back, from #7re -#7+ lab*_i to slip, slide
relapse	1.
	syl	re+lapse
	pron	<ri1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lapse back into a former state or condition, esp. one involving bad habits.
relapse	2.
	syl	re+lapse
	pron	<ri1l@ps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become ill again after apparent recovery.
relapse	3.
	syl	re+lapse
	pron	<ri1l@ps>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of relapsing.
relapse	4.
	syl	re+lapse
	pron	<ri1l@ps>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the return of ill health after an apparent or partial recovery.
relapser	sub
	head	relapse
	syl	re+1laps+er
	pos	n.
relapsing fever	0.
	syl	re+laps+ing fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	any of various infectious diseases characterized by recurring fever, caused by the bite of body lice or ticks infected with spirochaetes of the genus Also called: {recurrent fever}.
relate	ety	C16: from Latin rel*_atus brought back, from referre to carry back, from #7re -#7+ ferre to bear; see #7refer 
relate	1.
	syl	re+late
	pron	<ri1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tell or narrate (a story, etc.).
relate	2.
	syl	re+late
	pron	<ri1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to establish association (between two or more things) or (of something) to have relation or reference (to something else).
relate	3.
	syl	re+late
	pron	<ri1lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to form a sym?!pathetic or significant relationship (with other people, things, etc.).
relatable	sub
	head	relate
	syl	re+1lat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
relater	sub
	head	relate
	syl	re+1lat+er
	pos	n.
related	1.
	syl	re+lat+ed
	pron	<ri1lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected; associated.
related	2.
	syl	re+lat+ed
	pron	<ri1lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected by kinship or marriage.
related	3.
	syl	re+lat+ed
	pron	<ri1lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in diatonic music
	def	denoting or relating to a key that has notes in common with another key or keys.
relatedness	sub
	head	related
	syl	re+1lat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
relation	ety	C14: from Latin rel*_ati*_o a narration, a relation (between philosophical concepts)
relation	1.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being related or the manner in which things are related.
relation	2.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	connection by blood or marriage; kinship.
relation	3.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is connected by blood or marriage; relative; kinsman.
relation	4.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	reference or regard (esp. in the phrase {in} {with relation to) }.
relation	5.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, association, connection, or status of one person or thing with regard to another or others.
relation	6.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of relating or narrating.
relation	7.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an account or narrative.
relation	8.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the principle by which an act done at one time is regarded in law as having been done antecedently.
relation	9.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the statement of grounds of complaint made by a relator.
relation	10.
	syl	re+la+tion
	pron	<ri1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an association, such as equality or inequality, between two numbers, quantities, expressions, etc.
relational	1.
	syl	re+la+tion+al
	pron	<ri1lAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	indicating or ex?!pressing syntactic relation, as for example the case endings in Latin.
relational	2.
	syl	re+la+tion+al
	pron	<ri1lAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having relation or being related.
relations	1.
	syl	re+la+tions
	pron	<ri1lAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	social, political, or personal connections or dealings between or among individuals, groups, nations, etc..
	exam	1	to enjoy good relations.
relations	2.
	syl	re+la+tions
	pron	<ri1lAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	family or relatives.
relations	3.
	syl	re+la+tions
	pron	<ri1lAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	sexual intercourse.
relationship	1.
	syl	re+la+tion+ship
	pron	<ri1lAS*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being connected or related.
relationship	2.
	syl	re+la+tion+ship
	pron	<ri1lAS*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	association by blood or marriage; kinship.
relationship	3.
	syl	re+la+tion+ship
	pron	<ri1lAS*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the mutual dealings, connections, or feelings that exist between two parties, countries, people, etc..
	exam	1	a business relationship.
relationship	4.
	syl	re+la+tion+ship
	pron	<ri1lAS*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	an emotional or sexual affair or liaison.
relationship	5.
	syl	re+la+tion+ship
	pron	<ri1lAS*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for { {relation} (sense 10)}.
relative	ety	C16: from Late Latin rel*_at*_ivus referring
relative	1.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having meaning or significance only in relation to something else; not absolute.
	exam	1	a relative value.
relative	2.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a scientific quantity
	def	being measured or stated relative to some other substance or measurement.
	exam	1	relative humidity;
	exam	2	relative density.
relative	3.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	comparative or respective.
	exam	1	the relative qualities of speed and accuracy.
relative	4.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	in proportion (to); corresponding (to).
	exam	1	earnings relative to production.
relative	5.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting or belonging to a class of words that function as subordinating conjunctions in introducing relative clauses. In English, relative pronouns and determiners include and Compare {demonstrative, interrogative}.
relative	6.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting or relating to a clause ({relative clause}) that modifies a noun or pronoun occurring earlier in the sentence.
relative	7.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a musical key or scale
	def	having the same key signature as another key or scale.
	exam	1	C major is the relative major of A minor.
relative	8.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is related by blood or marriage; relation.
relative	9.
	syl	rel:a+tive
	pron	<1rel*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a relative pronoun, clause, or grammatical construction.
relatively	sub
	head	relative
	syl	rel:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
relativeness	sub
	head	relative
	syl	rel:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
relative aperture	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive ap+er+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the ratio of the equivalent focal length of a lens to the effective aperture of the lens; written as / or where is the numerical value of this ratio and is equivalent to the f-number.
relative atomic mass	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive a:tom+ic mass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {atomic weight}. Symbol.
	exam	1	A
relative density	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a standard substance under specified conditions. For liquids and solids the standard is usually water at 4?%C or some other specified temperature. For gases the standard is often air or hydrogen at the same temperature and pressure as the substance. Symbol.
	exam	1	d
relative frequency	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the actual number of favourable events to the total possible number of events; often taken as an estimate of probability.
relative humidity	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive hu+mid+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of water vapour present in the air expressed as a percentage of the mass that would be present in an equal volume of saturated air at the same temperature. Compare {absolute humidity}.
relative majority	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive ma+jor+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the excess of votes or seats won by the winner of an election over the runner-up when no candidate or party has more than 50 per cent. Compare {absolute majority}.
relative molecular mass	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive mo+lec:u+lar mass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {molecular weight}. Symbol.
	exam	1	M
relative permeability	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive per+me+a:bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the permeability of a medium to that of free space. Symbol: #Gm\r
relative permittivity	0.
	syl	rel:a+tive per+mit+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the permittivity of a substance to that of a vacuum. Symbol: #Ge\r Also called: {dielectric constant}.
relativism	0.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+ism
	pron	<1rel*ti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any theory holding that knowl?!edge and values are not absolute but are relative to a person's nature and situation, etc.
relativist	sub
	head	relativism
	syl	rel:a+tiv+ist
	pos	n. adj.
relativistic	1.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+is+tic
	pron	<2rel*ti1vistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having or involving a speed close to that of light so that the behaviour is described by the theory of relativity rather than by Newtonian mechanics.
	exam	1	a relativistic electron;
	exam	2	a relativistic velocity.
relativistic	2.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+is+tic
	pron	<2rel*ti1vistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of, concerned with, or involving relativity.
relativistic	3.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+is+tic
	pron	<2rel*ti1vistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to relativism.
relativistically	sub
	head	relativistic
	syl	rel:a+tiv+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
relativity	1.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rel*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two theories developed by Albert Einstein, the {special theory of relativity}, dealing with space, time, and uniform motion, and the {general theory of relativity}, dealing with acceleration and gravitation.
relativity	2.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rel*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the quality of being dependent upon psychological, social, economic, and other factors, as knowledge, values, etc.
relativity	3.
	syl	rel:a+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rel*1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being relative.
relativise	alt
	head	relativize
	or	relativize
	syl	rel:a+tiv+ise
	pron	<1rel*tivIz>
	pos	vb.
relativize	1.
	or	relativise
	syl	rel:a+tiv+ize
	pron	<1rel*tivIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become relative.
relativize	2.
	or	relativise
	syl	rel:a+tiv+ize
	pron	<1rel*tivIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply the theory of relativity to. &- {@!rel@.a+tiv@.i+#!za+tion} {@!rel@.a+tiv@.i+#!sa+tion}
relator	1.
	syl	re+la+tor
	pron	<ri1lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who relates a story; narrator.
relator	2.
	syl	re+la+tor
	pron	<ri1lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	a person who gives information upon which the attorney general brings an action.
relator	3.
	syl	re+la+tor
	pron	<ri1lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. law.
	def	a person who institutes proceedings by criminal information or quo warranto.
relata	infl
	head	relatum
	syl	re+la+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
relatum	0.
	syl	re+la+tum
	pron	<ri1lAt*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	one of the objects between which a relation is said to hold.
relax	ety	C15: from Latin relax*_are to loosen, from #7re -#7+ lax*_are to loosen, from laxus loose, #7lax 
relax	1.
	syl	re+lax
	pron	<ri1l@ks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (muscles, a grip, etc.) less tense or rigid or (of muscles and the like) to become looser or less rigid.
relax	2.
	syl	re+lax
	pron	<ri1l@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take rest, as from work or effort.
relax	3.
	syl	re+lax
	pron	<ri1l@ks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lessen the force of (effort, concentration, etc.) or (of effort) to become diminished.
relax	4.
	syl	re+lax
	pron	<ri1l@ks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (rules or discipline) less rigid or strict or (of rules, etc.) to diminish in severity.
relax	5.
	syl	re+lax
	pron	<ri1l@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to become less formal; unbend.
relaxable	sub
	head	relax
	syl	re+1lax+a:ble
	pos	adj.
relaxedly	sub
	head	relax
	syl	re+lax+ed+ly
	pron	<ri1l@ksidli>
	pos	adv.
relaxer	sub
	head	relax
	syl	re+1lax+er
	pos	n.
relaxant	1.
	syl	re+lax+ant
	pron	<ri1l@ksNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a drug or agent that relaxes, esp. one that relaxes tense muscles.
relaxant	2.
	syl	re+lax+ant
	pron	<ri1l@ksNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or tending to produce relaxation.
relaxation	1.
	syl	re+lax:a+tion
	pron	<2rEl@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	rest or refreshment, as after work or effort; recreation.
relaxation	2.
	syl	re+lax:a+tion
	pron	<2rEl@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of rest or recreation.
	exam	1	his relaxation is cricket.
relaxation	3.
	syl	re+lax:a+tion
	pron	<2rEl@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a partial lessening of a punishment, duty, etc.
relaxation	4.
	syl	re+lax:a+tion
	pron	<2rEl@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of relaxing or state of being relaxed.
relaxation	5.
	syl	re+lax:a+tion
	pron	<2rEl@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the return of a system to equilibrium after a displacement from this state.
relaxation	6.
	syl	re+lax:a+tion
	pron	<2rEl@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a method by which errors resulting from an approximation are reduced by using new approximations.
relaxin	ety	C20: from #7relax+ -#7in 
relaxin	1.
	syl	re+lax+in
	pron	<ri1l@ksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a mammalian polypeptide hormone secreted by the corpus luteum during pregnancy, which relaxes the pelvic ligaments.
relaxin	2.
	syl	re+lax+in
	pron	<ri1l@ksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of this hormone, used to facilitate childbirth.
relay	ety	C15 relaien, from Old French relaier to leave behind, from #7re -#7+ laier to leave, ultimately from Latin lax*_are to loosen; see #7relax 
relay	1.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or team of people relieving others, as on a shift.
relay	2.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fresh team of horses, etc., posted at intervals along a route to relieve others.
relay	3.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of relaying or process of being relayed.
relay	4.a.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {relay race}.
relay	4.b.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the sections of a relay race.
relay	5.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	an automatic device that controls the setting of a valve, switch, etc., by means of an electric motor, solenoid, or pneumatic mechanism.
relay	6.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an electrical device in which a small change in current or voltage controls the switching on or off of circuits or other devices.
relay	7.a.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of a receiver and transmitter designed to receive radio signals and retransmit them, in order to extend their range.
relay	7.b.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<1rElA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a relay station.
relay	8.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<ri1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry or spread (something, such as news or information) by relays.
relay	9.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<ri1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply or replace with relays.
relay	10.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<ri1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retransmit (a signal) by means of a relay.
relay	11.
	syl	re+lay
	pron	<ri1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to broadcast (a performance) by sending out signals through a transmitting station.
	exam	1	this concert is being relayed from the Albert Hall.
relay fast	0.
	syl	re+lay fast
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in India
	def	a form of protest in which a number of persons go without food by turns. Also called: {relay hunger strike}.
relay race	0.
	syl	re+lay race
	pos	n.
	def	a race between two or more teams of contestants in which each contestant covers a specified portion of the distance.
release	ety	C13: from Old French relesser, from Latin relax*_are to slacken; see #7relax 
release	1.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (a person, animal, etc.) from captivity or imprisonment.
release	2.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (someone) from obligation or duty.
release	3.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (something) from (one's grip); let go or fall.
release	4.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to issue (a record, film, book, etc.) for sale or circulation.
release	5.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (news or information) known or allow (news, etc.) to be made known.
	exam	1	to release details of an agreement.
release	6.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to relinquish (a right, claim, title, etc.) in favour of someone else.
release	7.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of freeing or state of being freed, as from captivity, imprisonment, duty, pain, life, etc.
release	8.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of issuing for sale or publication.
release	9.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something issued for sale or public showing, esp. a film or a record.
	exam	1	a new release from Bob Dylan.
release	10.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a news item, etc., made available for publication, broadcasting, etc.
release	11.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	the surrender of a claim, right, title, etc., in favour of someone else.
release	12.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a control mechanism for starting or stopping an engine.
release	13.a.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the opening of the exhaust valve of a steam engine near the end of the piston stroke.
release	13.b.
	syl	re+lease
	pron	<ri1lEs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the moment at which this valve opens.
releaser	sub
	head	release
	syl	re+1leas+er
	pos	n.
relegate	ety	C16: from Latin rel*_eg*_are to send away, from #7re -#7+ l*_eg*_are to send &- #!rel+e@.ga+ta@.ble adj. &- @!rel+e@.#!ga+tion n.
relegate	1.
	syl	rel+e:gate
	pron	<1reli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move to a position of less authority, importance, etc.; demote.
relegate	2.
	syl	rel+e:gate
	pron	<1reli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to demote (a football team, etc.) to a lower division.
relegate	3.
	syl	rel+e:gate
	pron	<1reli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or refer (a matter) to another or others, as for action or decision.
relegate	4.
	syl	rel+e:gate
	pron	<1reli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to banish or exile.
relegate	5.
	syl	rel+e:gate
	pron	<1reli2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign (something) to a particular group or category.
relent	ety	C14: from #7re -#7+ Latin lent*_are to bend, from lentus flexible, tenacious
relent	1.
	syl	re+lent
	pron	<ri1lent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change one's mind about some decided course, esp. a harsh one; become more mild or ame?!nable.
relent	2.
	syl	re+lent
	pron	<ri1lent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the pace or intensity of something
	def	to slacken.
relent	3.
	syl	re+lent
	pron	<ri1lent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the weather
	def	to become more mild.
relentless	1.
	syl	re+lent+less
	pron	<ri1lentlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an enemy, hostile attitude, etc.
	def	implacable; inflexible; inexorable.
relentless	2.
	syl	re+lent+less
	pron	<ri1lentlis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pace or intensity
	def	sustained; unremitting.
relentlessly	sub
	head	relentless
	syl	re+1lent+less+ly
	pos	adv.
relentlessness	sub
	head	relentless
	syl	re+1lent+less+ness
	pos	n.
relevant	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin relevans, from Latin relev*_are to lighten, from #7re -#7+ lev*_are to raise, #7relieve 
relevant	1.
	syl	rel+e:vant
	pron	<1reliv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having direct bearing on the matter in hand; pertinent.
relevant	2.
	syl	rel+e:vant
	pron	<1reliv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for { {distinctive} (sense 2)}.
relevance	sub
	head	relevant
	or	relevancy
	syl	rel+e:vance
	pos	n.
relevancy	sub
	head	relevant
	or	relevance
	syl	rel+e:van+cy
	pos	n.
relevantly	sub
	head	relevant
	syl	rel+e:vant+ly
	pos	adv.
reliable	0.
	syl	re+li+a:ble
	pron	<ri1lI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be trusted; predictable or dependable.
reliability	sub
	head	reliable
	or	reliableness
	syl	re+2li+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reliableness	sub
	head	reliable
	or	reliability
	syl	re+1li+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reliably	sub
	head	reliable
	syl	re+1li+a:bly
	pos	adv.
reliance	1.
	syl	re+li+ance
	pron	<ri1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	dependence, confidence, or trust.
reliance	2.
	syl	re+li+ance
	pron	<ri1lI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something or someone upon which one relies.
reliant	sub
	head	reliance
	syl	re+1li+ant
	pos	adj.
reliantly	sub
	head	reliance
	syl	re+1li+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
relic	ety	C13: from Old French relique, from Latin reliquiae remains, from relinquere to leave behind, #7relinquish 
relic	1.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	def	something that has survived from the past, such as an object or custom.
relic	2.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	def	something kept as a remembrance or treasured for its past associations; keepsake.
relic	3.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a remaining part or fragment.
relic	4.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Eastern Church.
	def	part of the body of a saint or something supposedly used by or associated with a saint, venerated as holy.
relic	5.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an old or old-fashioned person or thing.
relic	6.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the remains of a dead person; corpse.
relic	7.
	syl	rel+ic
	pron	<1relik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a less common term for {relict}.
relict	ety	C16: from Latin relictus left behind, from relinquere to #7relinquish 
relict	1.a.
	syl	rel+ict
	pron	<1relikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of animals or plants that exists as a remnant of a formerly widely distributed group in an environment different from that in which it originated.
relict	1.b.
	syl	rel+ict
	pron	<1relikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a relict fauna.
relict	2.a.
	syl	rel+ict
	pron	<1relikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain, lake, glacier, etc., that is a remnant of a pre-existing formation after a destructive process has occurred.
relict	2.b.
	syl	rel+ict
	pron	<1relikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral that remains unaltered after metamorphism of the rock in which it occurs.
relict	3.
	syl	rel+ict
	pron	<1relikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {widow}.
relict	4.
	syl	rel+ict
	pron	<1relikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {relic}.
relief	ety	C14: from Old French, from relever to raise up; see #7relieve 
relief	1.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of cheerfulness or optimism that follows the removal of anxiety, pain, or distress.
relief	2.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	deliverance from or alleviation of anxiety, pain, distress, etc.
relief	3.a.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	help or assistance, as to the poor, needy, or distressed.
relief	3.b.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	relief work.
relief	4.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	something that affords a diversion from monotony.
relief	5.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who replaces or relieves another at some task or duty.
relief	6.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a bus, shuttle plane, etc., that carries additional passengers when a scheduled service is full.
relief	7.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a road ({relief road}) carrying traffic round an urban area; bypass.
relief	8.a.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of freeing a beleaguered town, fortress, etc..
	exam	1	the relief of Mafeking.
relief	8.b.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a relief column.
relief	9.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {relievo, rilievo}.
relief	9.a.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the projection of forms or figures from a flat ground, so that they are partly or wholly free of it.
relief	9.b.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of work of this kind.
relief	10.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing process, such as engraving, letterpress, etc., that employs raised surfaces from which ink is transferred to the paper.
relief	11.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	any vivid effect resulting from contrast.
	exam	1	comic relief.
relief	12.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	variation in altitude in an area; difference between highest and lowest level.
	exam	1	a region of low relief.
relief	13.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	redress of a grievance or hardship.
	exam	1	to seek relief through the courts.
relief	14.
	syl	re+lief
	pron	<ri1lEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	European history.
	def	a payment made to his lord by the heir to a fief: the size of the relief was determined by the lord within bounds set by custom.
on relief	15.
	head	relief
	syl	on relief.
	usage	U.S. of people
	def	in receipt of government aid because of personal need.
relief map	0.
	syl	re+lief map
	pos	n.
	def	a map that shows the configuration and height of the land surface, usually by means of contours.
relieve	ety	C14: from Old French relever, from Latin relev*_are to lift up, relieve, from #7re -#7+ lev*_are to lighten
relieve	1.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring alleviation of (pain, distress, etc.) to (someone).
relieve	2.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring aid or assistance to (someone in need, a disaster area, etc.).
relieve	3.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take over the duties or watch of (someone).
relieve	4.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring aid or a relieving force to (a besieged town, etc.).
relieve	5.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (someone) from an obligation.
relieve	6.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) less unpleasant, arduous, or monotonous.
relieve	7.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into relief or prominence, as by contrast.
relieve	8.
	syl	re+lieve
	pron	<ri1lEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to take from.
	exam	1	the thief relieved him of his watch.
relieve oneself	9.
	head	relieve
	syl	relieve oneself.
	def	to urinate or defecate.
relievable	sub
	head	relieve
	syl	re+1liev+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reliever	sub
	head	relieve
	syl	re+1liev+er
	pos	n.
relieved	0.
	syl	re+lieved
	pron	<ri1lEvd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by at, about, etc.
	def	experiencing relief, esp. from worry or anxiety.
religieuse	ety	C18: feminine of #7religieux 
religieuse	0.
	syl	re+li+gieuse
	pron	French. <r*li1Zj$oz>
	pos	n.
	def	a nun.
religieux	ety	C17: from Latin religi*_osus religious
religieux	infl
	syl	re+li+gieux
	pron	<-1Zj$o>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
religieux	0.
	syl	re+li+gieux
	pron	French. <r*li1Zj$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a monastic order or clerical body.
religion	ety	C12: via Old French from Latin religi*_o fear of the supernatural, piety, probably from relig*_are to tie up, from #7re -#7+ lig*_are to bind
religion	1.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in, worship of, or obedience to a supernatural power or powers considered to be divine or to have control of human destiny.
religion	2.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any formal or institutionalized expression of such belief.
	exam	1	the Christian religion.
religion	3.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude and feeling of one who believes in a transcendent controlling power or powers.
religion	4.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the way of life determined by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience entered upon by monks, friars, and nuns.
	exam	1	to enter religion.
religion	5.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something of overwhelming importance to a person.
	exam	1	football is his religion.
religion	6.a.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of sacred ritual observances.
religion	6.b.
	syl	re+li+gion
	pron	<ri1liJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	sacred rites and ceremonies.
religionism	0.
	syl	re+li+gion+ism
	pron	<ri1liJ*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme religious fervour. &- {re#!li+gion+ist}
religiose	0.
	syl	re+lig:i+ose
	pron	<ri1liJi2*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	affectedly or extremely pious; sanctimoniously religious. &- {re+#!lig@.i+@!ose+ly} &- {re+lig@.i+os+i@.ty} (r$I@!l$Id#f$I#!$As$It$I)
religious	1.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with religion.
religious	2.a.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	pious; devout; godly.
religious	2.b.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the religious.
religious	3.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to or in accordance with the principles of a religion.
religious	4.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	scrupulous, exact, or conscientious.
religious	5.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	of or relating to a way of life dedicated to religion by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, and defined by a monastic rule.
religious	6.
	syl	re+li+gious
	pron	<ri1liJ*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a member of an order or congregation living by such a rule; a monk, friar, or nun.
religiously	sub
	head	religious
	syl	re+1li+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
religiousness	sub
	head	religious
	syl	re+1li+gious+ness
	pos	n.
relinquish	ety	C15: from French relinquir, from Latin relinquere to leave behind, from #7re -#7+ linquere to leave
relinquish	1.
	syl	re+lin+quish
	pron	<ri1liGkwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (a task, struggle, etc.); abandon.
relinquish	2.
	syl	re+lin+quish
	pron	<ri1liGkwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surrender or renounce (a claim, right, etc.).
relinquish	3.
	syl	re+lin+quish
	pron	<ri1liGkwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release; let go.
relinquisher	sub
	head	relinquish
	syl	re+1lin+quish+er
	pos	n.
relinquishment	sub
	head	relinquish
	syl	re+1lin+quish+ment
	pos	n.
reliquary	ety	C17: from Old French reliquaire, from relique #7relic 
reliquaries	infl
	head	reliquary
	syl	rel:i+quar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reliquary	0.
	syl	rel:i+quar:y
	pron	<1relikw*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle or repository for relics, esp. relics of saints.
relique	0.
	syl	rel+ique
	pron	<r*1lEk>, <1relik>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {relic}.
reliquiae	ety	C19: from Latin: remains
reliquiae	0.
	syl	re+liq:ui:ae
	pron	<ri1likwi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	fossil remains of animals or plants.
relish	ety	C16: from earlier reles aftertaste, from Old French: something remaining, from relaisser to leave behind; see #7release 
relish	1.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full.
relish	2.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anticipate eagerly; look forward to.
relish	3.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enjoy the taste or flavour of (food, etc.); savour.
relish	4.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give appetizing taste or flavour to (food), by or as if by the addition of pickles or spices.
relish	5.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	liking or enjoyment, as of something eaten or experienced (esp. in the phrase {with relish) }.
relish	6.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	pleasurable anticipation.
	exam	1	he didn't have much relish for the idea.
relish	7.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an appetizing or spicy food added to a main dish to enhance its flavour.
relish	8.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an appetizing taste or flavour.
relish	9.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a zestful trace or touch.
	exam	1	there was a certain relish in all his writing.
relish	10.
	syl	rel+ish
	pron	<1reliS>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Music. in English lute, viol, and keyboard music of the 16th and 17th centuries
	def	a trilling ornament, used esp. at cadences.
relishable	sub
	head	relish
	syl	rel+ish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
relive	0.
	syl	re+live
	pron	<rE1liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to experience (a sensation, event, etc.) again, esp. in the imagination.
relivable	sub
	head	relive
	syl	re+1liv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
relucent	ety	C16: from Latin rel*_uc*_ere to shine out, from #7re -#7+ l*_uc*_ere to shine, from l*_ux light
relucent	0.
	syl	re+lu+cent
	pron	<ri1lu:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	bright; shining.
reluct	ety	C16: from Latin reluct*_ar*_i to resist, from #7re -#7+ luct*_ar*_i to struggle
reluct	1.
	syl	re+luct
	pron	<ri1l^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to struggle or rebel.
reluct	2.
	syl	re+luct
	pron	<ri1l^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to object; show reluctance.
reluctancy	alt
	head	reluctance
	or	reluctance
	syl	re+luc+tan+cy
	pos	n.
reluctance	1.
	or	reluctancy
	syl	re+luc+tance
	pron	<ri1l^kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of eagerness or willingness; disinclination.
reluctance	2.
	or	reluctancy
	syl	re+luc+tance
	pron	<ri1l^kt*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the resistance of a closed magnetic circuit to a magnetic flux, equal to the ratio of the magnetomotive force to the magnetic flux.
reluctant	ety	C17: from Latin reluct*_ar*_i to resist; see #7reluct 
reluctant	1.
	syl	re+luc+tant
	pron	<ri1l^kt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not eager; unwilling; disinclined.
reluctant	2.
	syl	re+luc+tant
	pron	<ri1l^kt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	offering resistance or opposition.
reluctantly	sub
	head	reluctant
	syl	re+1luc+tant+ly
	pos	adv.
reluctivity	ety	C19: #7reluct+ -ivity on the model of conductivity 
reluctivities	infl
	head	reluctivity
	syl	rel+uc+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reluctivity	0.
	syl	rel+uc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rel^k1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a specific or relative reluctance of a magnetic material.
relume	ety	C17: from Late Latin rel*_umin*_are, from Latin #7re -#7+ ill*_umin*_are to #7illumine 
relumine	alt
	head	relume
	or	relume
	syl	re+lu+mine
	pron	<ri1lu:min>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
relume	0.
	or	relumine
	syl	re+lume
	pron	<ri1lu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to light or brighten again; rekindle.
rely	ety	C14: from Old French relier to fasten together, repair, from Latin relig*_are to tie back, from #7re -#7+ lig*_are to tie
relies	infl
	head	rely
	syl	re:lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
relying	infl
	head	rely
	syl	re:ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
relied	infl
	head	rely
	syl	re:lied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
rely	1.
	syl	re:ly
	pron	<ri1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to be dependent (on).
	exam	1	he relies on his charm.
rely	2.
	syl	re:ly
	pron	<ri1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to have trust or confidence (in).
	exam	1	you can rely on us.
REM	0.
	syl	REM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rapid eye movement.
rem	alt
	head	REM
	or	REM
	syl	rem
	pron	<rem>
	pos	n.
REM	0.
	or	rem
	syl	REM
	pron	<rem>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	roentgen equivalent man.
remain	ety	C14: from Old French remanoir, from Latin reman*_ere to be left, from #7re -#7+ man*_ere to stay
remain	1.
	syl	re+main
	pron	<ri1mAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to stay behind or in the same place.
	exam	1	to remain at home;
	exam	2	only Tom remained.
remain	2.
	syl	re+main
	pron	<ri1mAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to continue to be.
	exam	1	to remain cheerful.
remain	3.
	syl	re+main
	pron	<ri1mAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be left, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc..
	exam	1	a little wine still remained in the bottle.
remain	4.
	syl	re+main
	pron	<ri1mAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be left to be done, said, etc..
	exam	1	it remains to be pointed out.
remainder	1.
	syl	re+main+der
	pron	<ri1mAnd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or portion that is left, as after use, subtraction, expenditure, the passage of time, etc..
	exam	1	the remainder of the milk;
	exam	2	the remainder of the day.
remainder	2.a.
	syl	re+main+der
	pron	<ri1mAnd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount left over when one quantity cannot be exactly divided by another.
	exam	1	for 10
remainder	2.b.
	syl	re+main+der
	pron	<ri1mAnd*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {difference} (sense 6b.)}.
remainder	3.
	syl	re+main+der
	pron	<ri1mAnd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a future interest in property; an interest in a particular estate that will pass to one at some future date, as on the death of the current possessor. Compare {particular estate}.
remainder	4.
	syl	re+main+der
	pron	<ri1mAnd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of copies of a book left unsold when demand slows or ceases, which are sold at a reduced price by the publisher.
remainder	5.
	syl	re+main+der
	pron	<ri1mAnd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell (copies of a book) as a remainder.
remaindermen	infl
	head	remainderman
	syl	re:main:der+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
remainderman	0.
	syl	re:main:der+man
	pron	<ri1mAnd*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the person entitled to receive a particular estate on its determination. Compare {reversioner}.
remains	1.
	syl	re+mains
	pron	<ri1mAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any pieces, scraps, fragments, etc., that are left unused or still extant, as after use, consumption, the passage of time, etc..
	exam	1	the remains of a meal;
	exam	2	archaeological remains.
remains	2.
	syl	re+mains
	pron	<ri1mAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the body of a dead person; corpse.
remains	3.
	syl	re+mains
	pron	<ri1mAnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {literary remains}. the unpublished writings of an author at the time of his death.
remake	1.
	syl	re+make
	pron	<1rE2mAk>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is made again, esp. a new version of an old film.
remake	2.
	syl	re+make
	pron	<1rE2mAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making again or anew.
remakes	infl
	head	remake
	syl	re+makes
	pos	vb.
remaking	infl
	head	remake
	syl	re+mak+ing
	pos	vb.
remade	infl
	head	remake
	syl	re+made.
	pos	vb.
remake	3.
	syl	re+make
	pron	<rE1mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make again or anew.
remand	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin remand*_are to send back word, from Latin #7re -#7+ mand*_are to command, confine; see #7mandate 
remand	1.
	syl	re+mand
	pron	<ri1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Law. of a court or magistrate
	def	to send (a prisoner or accused person) back into custody or admit him to bail, esp. on adjourning a case for further inquiries to be made.
remand	2.
	syl	re+mand
	pron	<ri1ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send back.
remand	3.
	syl	re+mand
	pron	<ri1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the sending of a prisoner or accused person back into custody (or sometimes admitting him to bail) to await trial or continuation of his trial.
remand	4.
	syl	re+mand
	pron	<ri1ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of remanding or state of being remanded.
on remand	5.
	head	remand
	syl	on remand.
	def	in custody or on bail awaiting trial or completion of one's trial.
remandment	sub
	head	remand
	syl	re+1mand+ment
	pos	n.
centre	alt
	head	remand home
	or	remand home
	syl	cen+tre
	pos	n.
remand home	0.
	or	centre
	syl	re+mand home
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	an institution to which juvenile offenders are sent for detention while awaiting appearance before a court.
remanence	ety	C17: from Latin reman*_ere to stay behind, #7re?!main 
remanence	0.
	syl	rem:a+nence
	pron	<1rem*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the ability of a material to retain magnetization, equal to the magnetic flux density of the material after the removal of the magnetizing field. Also called: {retentivity}.
remanent	0.
	syl	rem:a+nent
	pron	<1rem*n*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	remaining or left over.
remark	ety	C17: from Old French remarquer to observe, from #7re -#7+ marquer to note, #7mark 
remark	1.
	syl	re+mark
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. often foll. by on or upon; when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to pass a casual comment (about); reflect in informal speech or writing.
remark	2.
	syl	re+mark
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to perceive; observe; notice.
remark	3.
	syl	re+mark
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief casually expressed thought or opinion; observation.
remark	4.
	syl	re+mark
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	notice comment, or observation.
	exam	1	the event passed without remark.
remark	5.
	syl	re+mark
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engraving.
	def	a variant of {remarque}.
remarker	sub
	head	remark
	syl	re+1mark+er
	pos	n.
remarkable	1.
	syl	re+mark+a:ble
	pron	<ri1ma:k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of note or attention.
	exam	1	a remarkable achievement.
remarkable	2.
	syl	re+mark+a:ble
	pron	<ri1ma:k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusual, striking, or extraordinary.
	exam	1	a remarkable sight.
remarkableness	sub
	head	remarkable
	or	remarkability
	syl	re+1mark+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
remarkability	sub
	head	remarkable
	or	remarkableness
	syl	re+2mark+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
remarque	ety	C19: from French; see #7remark 
remark	alt
	head	remarque
	or	remarque
	syl	re+mark
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
remarque	1.
	or	remark
	syl	re+marque
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark in the margin of an engraved plate to indicate the stage of production of the plate. It is removed before the plate is finished.
remarque	2.
	or	remark
	syl	re+marque
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a plate so marked.
remarque	3.
	or	remark
	syl	re+marque
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a print or proof from a plate so marked.
Erich Maria	infl
	head	Remarque
	syl	E:rich Ma:ri:a
	pron	<1A:ri*,c> <ma1rEa>
	pos	n.
Remarque	0.
	syl	Re:marque
	pron	<ri1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1970, U.S. novelist, born in Germany, noted for his novel of World War I, (1929).
rematch	1.
	syl	re+match
	pron	<1rE2m@C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a second or return match between contestants.
rematch	2.
	syl	re+match
	pron	<rE1m@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to match (two contestants) again.
remblai	ety	French, from remblayer to embank, from emblayer to pile up
remblai	0.
	syl	rem+blai
	pron	French <r*~a1blA>
	pos	n.
	def	earth used for an embankment or rampart.
Rembrandt	0.
	syl	Rem:brandt
	pron	<1rembr@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	full name (or (or 1606-69, Dutch painter, noted for his handling of shade and light, esp. in his portraits. &- {@!Rem+brandt+#!esque}
REME	0.
	syl	REME
	pron	<1rEmE>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
remedial	1.
	syl	re+me:di:al
	pron	<ri1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording a remedy; curative.
remedial	2.
	syl	re+me:di:al
	pron	<ri1mEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to special teaching, teaching methods, or material for backward and slow learners.
	exam	1	remedial education.
remedially	sub
	head	remedial
	syl	re+1me:di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
remedy	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman remedie, from Latin remedium a cure, from remed*_er*_i to heal again, from #7re -#7+ med*_er*_i to heal; see #7medical  &- re+me@.di+a@.ble (r$I#!mi$:d$I?!$$b%@l) adj. &- re+#!me@.di+a@.bly adv. &- #!rem+e@.di+less adj.
remedies	infl
	head	remedy
	syl	rem+e:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
remedy	1.
	syl	rem+e:dy
	pron	<1remidi>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by for or against
	def	any drug or agent that cures a disease or controls its symptoms.
remedy	2.
	syl	rem+e:dy
	pron	<1remidi>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by for or against
	def	anything that serves to put a fault to rights, cure defects, improve conditions, etc..
	exam	1	a remedy for industrial disputes.
remedy	3.
	syl	rem+e:dy
	pron	<1remidi>
	pos	n.
	def	the legally permitted variation from the standard weight or quality of coins; tolerance.
remedy	4.
	syl	rem+e:dy
	pron	<1remidi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve or cure (a disease, illness, etc.) by or as if by a remedy.
remedy	5.
	syl	rem+e:dy
	pron	<1remidi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put to rights (a fault, error, etc.); correct.
remember	ety	C14: from Old French remembrer, from Late Latin rememor*_ar*_i to recall to mind, from Latin #7re -#7+ memor mindful; see #7memory 
remember	1.
	syl	re+mem+ber
	pron	<ri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become aware of (something forgotten) again; bring back to one's consciousness; recall.
remember	2.
	syl	re+mem+ber
	pron	<ri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to retain (an idea, intention, etc.) in one's conscious mind.
	exam	1	to remember Pythagoras' theorem;
	exam	2	remember to do one's shopping.
remember	3.
	syl	re+mem+ber
	pron	<ri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give money, etc., to (someone), as in a will or in tipping.
remember	4.
	syl	re+mem+ber
	pron	<ri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to mention (a person's name) to another person, as by way of greeting or friendship.
	exam	1	remember me to your mother.
remember	5.
	syl	re+mem+ber
	pron	<ri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mention (a person) favourably, as in prayer.
remember	6.
	syl	re+mem+ber
	pron	<ri1memb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to commemorate (a person, event, etc.).
	exam	1	to remember the dead of the wars.
remember oneself	7.
	head	remember
	syl	remember oneself.
	def	to recover one's good manners after a lapse; stop behaving badly.
rememberer	sub
	head	remember
	syl	re+1mem+ber+er
	pos	n.
remembrance	1.
	syl	re+mem+brance
	pron	<ri1membr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of remembering or state of being remembered.
remembrance	2.
	syl	re+mem+brance
	pron	<ri1membr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is remembered; reminiscence.
remembrance	3.
	syl	re+mem+brance
	pron	<ri1membr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a memento or keepsake.
remembrance	4.
	syl	re+mem+brance
	pron	<ri1membr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent in time of one's power of recollection.
remembrance	5.a.
	syl	re+mem+brance
	pron	<ri1membr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of honouring some past event, person, etc.
remembrance	5.b.
	syl	re+mem+brance
	pron	<ri1membr*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a remembrance service.
remembrancer	0.
	syl	re+mem+branc:er
	pron	<ri1membr*ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a reminder, memento, or keepsake.
Remembrancer	1.
	syl	Re+mem+branc:er
	pron	<ri1membr*ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of several officials of the Exchequer esp. one ({Queen's} {King's Remembrancer}) whose duties include collecting debts due to the Crown.
Remembrancer	2.
	syl	Re+mem+branc:er
	pron	<ri1membr*ns*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official ({City Remembrancer}) appointed by the Corporation of the City of London to represent its interests to Parliament and elsewhere.
Remembrance Sunday	0.
	syl	Re+mem+brance Sun+day
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the Sunday closest to November 11, the anniversary of the armistice of 1918 that ended World War I, on which the dead of both World Wars are commemorated. Also called: {Remembrance Day}.
remex	ety	C18: from Latin: a rower, from r*_emus oar
remiges	infl
	head	remex
	syl	rem:i+ges
	pron	<1remi2JEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
remex	0.
	syl	re+mex
	pron	<1rEmeks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the large flight feathers of a bird's wing.
remigial	sub
	head	remex
	syl	re+mig+i:al
	pron	<ri1miJi*l>
	pos	adj.
remind	0.
	syl	re+mind
	pron	<ri1mInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to cause (a person) to remember (something or to do something); make (someone) aware (of something he may have forgotten).
	exam	1	remind me to phone home;
	exam	2	flowers remind me of holidays.
reminder	sub
	head	remind
	syl	re+1mind+er
	pos	n.
remindful	1.
	syl	re+mind+ful
	pron	<ri1mIndful>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to remind.
remindful	2.
	syl	re+mind+ful
	pron	<ri1mIndful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	bearing in mind; mindful.
reminisce	0.
	syl	rem:i+nisce
	pron	<2remi1nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk or write about old times, past experiences, etc.
reminiscence	1.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cence
	pron	<2remi1nis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of recalling or narrating past experiences.
reminiscence	2.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cence
	pron	<2remi1nis*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	some past experience, event, etc., that is recalled or narrated; anecdote.
reminiscence	3.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cence
	pron	<2remi1nis*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an event, phenomenon, or experience that reminds one of something else.
reminiscence	4.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cence
	pron	<2remi1nis*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Plato
	def	the doctrine that perception and recognition of particulars is possible because the mind has seen the universal forms of all things in a previous disembodied existence.
reminiscent	ety	C18: from Latin reminisc*_i to call to mind, from #7re -#7+ m*_ens mind
reminiscent	1.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cent
	pron	<2remi1nisNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	stimulating memories (of) or comparisons (with).
reminiscent	2.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cent
	pron	<2remi1nisNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by reminiscence.
reminiscent	3.
	syl	rem:i+nis+cent
	pron	<2remi1nisNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	given to reminiscing.
reminiscently	sub
	head	reminiscent
	syl	rem:i+1nis+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
remise	ety	C17: from French remettre to put back, from Latin remittere to send back, from #7re -#7+ mittere to send
remise	1.
	syl	re+mise
	pron	<ri1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to give up or relinquish (a right, claim, etc.); surrender.
remise	2.
	syl	re+mise
	pron	<ri1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	to make a renewed thrust on the same lunge after the first has missed. {~}
remise	3.
	syl	re+mise
	pron	<ri1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a second thrust made on the same lunge after the first has missed.
remise	4.
	syl	re+mise
	pron	<ri1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a hired carriage.
remise	5.
	syl	re+mise
	pron	<ri1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a coach-house.
remiss	ety	C15: from Latin remissus, from remittere to release, from #7re -#7+ mittere to send
remiss	1.
	syl	re+miss
	pron	<ri1mis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	lacking in care or attention to duty; negligent.
remiss	2.
	syl	re+miss
	pron	<ri1mis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	lacking in energy; dilatory.
remissly	sub
	head	remiss
	syl	re+1miss+ly
	pos	adv.
remissness	sub
	head	remiss
	syl	re+1miss+ness
	pos	n.
remissible	ety	C16: from Latin remissibilis; see #7remit 
remissible	0.
	syl	re+mis+si:ble
	pron	<ri1mis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be remitted.
remissibility	sub
	head	remissible
	or	remissibleness
	syl	re+2mis+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
remissibleness	sub
	head	remissible
	or	remissibility
	syl	re+1mis+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
remittal	alt
	head	remission
	or	remission
	syl	re+mit+tal
	pron	<ri1mitL>
	pos	n.
remission	1.
	or	remittal
	syl	re+mis+sion
	pron	<ri1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of remitting or state of being remitted.
remission	2.
	or	remittal
	syl	re+mis+sion
	pron	<ri1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reduction of the term of a sentence of imprisonment, as for good conduct.
	exam	1	he got three years' remission.
remission	3.
	or	remittal
	syl	re+mis+sion
	pron	<ri1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	forgiveness for sin.
remission	4.
	or	remittal
	syl	re+mis+sion
	pron	<ri1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	discharge or release from penalty, obligation, etc.
remission	5.
	or	remittal
	syl	re+mis+sion
	pron	<ri1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	lessening of intensity; abatement, as in the severity of symptoms of a disease.
remission	6.
	or	remittal
	syl	re+mis+sion
	pron	<ri1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of sending a remittance; payment.
remissive	sub
	head	remission
	syl	re+1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
remissively	sub
	head	remission
	syl	re+1mis+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
remit	ety	C14: from Latin remittere to send back, release, #7re -#7+ mittere to send
remits	infl
	head	remit
	syl	re+mits
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
remitting	infl
	head	remit
	syl	re+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
remitted	infl
	head	remit
	syl	re+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
remit	1.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<ri1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to send (money, payment, etc.), as for goods or service, esp. by post.
remit	2.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<ri1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Law. esp. of an appeal court
	def	to send back (a case or proceeding) to an inferior court for further consideration or action.
remit	3.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<ri1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cancel or refrain from exacting (a penalty or punishment).
remit	4.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<ri1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to relax (pace, intensity, etc.) or (of pace or the like) to slacken or abate.
remit	5.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<ri1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to postpone; defer.
remit	6.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<ri1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to pardon or forgive (crime, sins, etc.).
remit	7.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<1rEmit>, <ri1mit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law
	def	the transfer of a case from one court or jurisdiction to another, esp. from an appeal court to an inferior tribunal.
remit	8.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<1rEmit>, <ri1mit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of remitting.
remit	9.
	syl	re+mit
	pron	<1rEmit>, <ri1mit>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	something remitted.
remittable	sub
	head	remit
	syl	re+1mit+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
remital	0.
	syl	re+mit+al
	pron	<ri1mitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of remitting.
remittance	1.
	syl	re+mit+tance
	pron	<ri1mit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	payment for goods or services received or as an allowance, esp. when sent by post.
remittance	2.
	syl	re+mit+tance
	pron	<ri1mit*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of remitting.
remittance man	0.
	syl	re+mit+tance man
	pos	n.
	def	a man living abroad on money sent from home, esp. in the days of the British Empire.
remittee	0.
	syl	re+mit+tee
	pron	<ri2mit1E>
	pos	n.
	def	the recipient of a remittance; one to whom payment is sent.
remittent	0.
	syl	re+mit+tent
	pron	<ri1mitNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fever or the symptoms of a disease
	def	characterized by periods of diminished severity.
remittence	sub
	head	remittent
	or	remittency
	syl	re+1mit+tence
	pos	n.
remittency	sub
	head	remittent
	or	remittence
	syl	re+1mit+ten+cy
	pos	n.
remittently	sub
	head	remittent
	syl	re+1mit+tent+ly
	pos	adv.
remitter	1.
	syl	re+mit+ter
	pron	<ri1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {re+mit+tor}. a person who remits.
remitter	2.
	syl	re+mit+ter
	pron	<ri1mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the principle by which a person out of possession of land to which he had a good title is adjudged to regain this when he again enters into possession of the land.
remnant	ety	C14: from Old French remenant remaining, from remanoir to #7remain 
remnant	1.
	syl	rem+nant
	pron	<1remn*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a part left over after use, processing, etc.
remnant	2.
	syl	rem+nant
	pron	<1remn*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a surviving trace or vestige, as of a former era.
	exam	1	a remnant of imperialism.
remnant	3.
	syl	rem+nant
	pron	<1remn*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of material from the end of a roll, sold at a lower price.
remnant	4.
	syl	rem+nant
	pron	<1remn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	remaining; left over.
remonetise	alt
	head	remonetize
	or	remonetize
	syl	re+mon+e:tise
	pron	<rE1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
remonetize	0.
	or	remonetise
	syl	re+mon+e:tize
	pron	<rE1m^ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reinstate as legal tender.
	exam	1	to remonetize silver.
remonetization	sub
	head	remonetize
	or	remonetisation
	syl	re+2mon+e:ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
remonetisation	sub
	head	remonetize
	or	remonetization
	syl	re+2mon+e:ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
remonstrance	1.
	syl	re+mon+strance
	pron	<ri1monstr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of remonstrating; protestation.
remonstrance	2.
	syl	re+mon+strance
	pron	<ri1monstr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a protest or reproof, esp. a petition presented in protest against something.
Remonstrance	1.
	syl	Re+mon+strance
	pron	<ri1monstr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	See {Grand Remonstrance}.
Remonstrance	2.
	syl	Re+mon+strance
	pron	<ri1monstr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the statement of Arminian principles drawn up in 1610 in Gouda in the Netherlands.
remonstrant	1.
	syl	re+mon+strant
	pron	<ri1monstr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who remonstrates, esp. one who signs a remonstrance.
remonstrant	2.
	syl	re+mon+strant
	pron	<ri1monstr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	remonstrating or protesting.
Remonstrant	0.
	syl	Re+mon+strant
	pron	<ri1monstr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch supporter of the Arminian Remonstrance of 1610.
remonstrate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin remonstr*_are to point out (errors, etc.), from Latin #7re -#7+ monstr*_are to show
remonstrate	1.
	syl	re+mon+strate
	pron	<1rem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with, against, etc.
	def	to argue in protest or objection.
	exam	1	to remonstrate with the government.
remonstrate	2.
	syl	re+mon+strate
	pron	<1rem*n2strAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to show or point out.
remonstration	sub
	head	remonstrate
	syl	re+mon+1stra+tion
	pos	n.
remonstrative	sub
	head	remonstrate
	syl	re+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<ri1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
remonstrator	sub
	head	remonstrate
	syl	re+mon+2stra+tor
	pos	n.
remontant	ety	C19: from French: coming up again, from remonter; see #7remount 
remontant	1.
	syl	re+mon+tant
	pron	<ri1mont*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of cultivated roses
	def	flowering more than once in a single season.
remontant	2.
	syl	re+mon+tant
	pron	<ri1mont*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rose having such a growth.
remontoir	ety	C19: from French: winding mechanism, from remonter to wind; see #7remount 
remontoire	alt
	head	remontoir
	or	remontoir
	syl	rem+on+toire
	pron	<2rem*n1twa:>
	pos	n.
remontoir	0.
	or	remontoire
	syl	rem+on+toir
	pron	<2rem*n1twa:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices used in watches, clocks, etc., to compensate for errors arising from the changes in the force driving the escapement.
remora	ety	C16: from Latin, from #7re -#7+ mora delay; an allusion to its alleged habit of delaying ships
remora	0.
	syl	rem:o+ra
	pron	<1rem*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the marine spiny-finned fishes constituting the family They have a flattened elongated body and attach themselves to larger fish, rocks, etc., by a sucking disc on the top of the head.
remorse	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin remorsus a gnawing, from Latin remord*_ere to bite again, from #7re -+ mord*_ere to bite
remorse	1.
	syl	re+morse
	pron	<ri1mc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of deep regret and guilt for some misdeed.
remorse	2.
	syl	re+morse
	pron	<ri1mc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	compunction; pity; compassion.
remorseful	sub
	head	remorse
	syl	re+1morse+ful
	pos	adj.
remorsefully	sub
	head	remorse
	syl	re+1morse+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
remorsefulness	sub
	head	remorse
	syl	re+1morse+ful+ness
	pos	n.
remorseless	1.
	syl	re+morse+less
	pron	<ri1mc:slis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without compunction, pity, or compassion.
remorseless	2.
	syl	re+morse+less
	pron	<ri1mc:slis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not abating in intensity; relentless.
	exam	1	a re?!morseless wind.
remorselessly	sub
	head	remorseless
	syl	re?!+1morse+less+ly
	pos	adv.
remorselessness	sub
	head	remorseless
	syl	re+1morse+less+ness
	pos	n.
remote	ety	C15: from Latin rem*_otus far removed, from remov*_ere, from #7re -#7+ mov*_ere to move
remote	1.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	located far away; distant.
remote	2.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	far from any centre of population, society, or civilization; out-of-the-way.
remote	3.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	distant in time.
remote	4.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	distantly related or connected.
	exam	1	a remote cousin.
remote	5.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	removed, as from the source or point of action.
remote	6.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	def	slight or faint (esp. in the phrases {not the remotest idea, a remote chance}) .
remote	7.
	syl	re+mote
	pron	<ri1m*ut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's manner
	def	aloof or abstracted.
remotely	sub
	head	remote
	syl	re+1mote+ly
	pos	adv.
remoteness	sub
	head	remote
	syl	re+1mote+ness
	pos	n.
remote control	0.
	syl	re+mote con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	control of a system or activity by a person at a different place, usually by means of radio or ultrasonic signals or by electrical signals transmitted by wire.
remote-controlled	sub
	head	remote control
	syl	re:1mote-con:1trolled
	pos	adj.
r'emoulade	ety	French, from Picard dialect ramolas horseradish, from Latin armoracea 
r'emoulade	0.
	syl	r*'e+mou+lade
	pron	<2rem*1lAd>, French <rAmu1lad>
	pos	n.
	def	a mayonnaise sauce flavoured with herbs, mustard, and capers, served with salads, cold meat, etc.
remould	1.
	syl	re+mould
	pron	<2rE1m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mould again. {~} (#!ri$:@!m$$$uld).
remould	2.
	syl	re+mould
	pron	<2rE1m*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	another name for {retread} (tyre).
remount	1.
	syl	re+mount
	pron	<rE1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to get on (a horse, bicycle, etc.) again.
remount	2.
	syl	re+mount
	pron	<rE1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mount (a picture, jewel, exhibit, etc.) again.
remount	3.
	syl	re+mount
	pron	<1rEmaunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fresh horse, esp. (formerly) to replace one killed or injured in battle.
removal	1.
	syl	re+mov+al
	pron	<ri1mu:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of removing or state of being removed.
removal	2.a.
	syl	re+mov+al
	pron	<ri1mu:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	a change of residence.
removal	2.b.
	syl	re+mov+al
	pron	<ri1mu:vL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a removal company.
removal	3.
	syl	re+mov+al
	pron	<ri1mu:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	dismissal from office.
removalist	0.
	syl	re+mov+al+ist
	pron	<ri1mu:v*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a person or company that transports household effects to a new home.
remove	ety	C14: from Old French removoir, from Latin remov*_ere; see #7move  &- re+#!mov+a@.ble adj. &- re+@!mov+a@.#!bil+i@.ty or re+#!mov+a@.ble+ness n. &- re+#!mov+a@.bly adv. &- re+#!mov+er n.
remove	1.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take away and place elsewhere.
remove	2.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to displace (someone) from office; dismiss.
remove	3.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to do away with (a grievance, cause of anxiety, etc.); abolish.
remove	4.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause (dirt, stains, or anything unwanted) to disappear; get rid of.
remove	5.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to assassinate; kill.
remove	6.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to change the location of one's home or place of business.
	exam	1	the publishers have removed to Mayfair.
remove	7.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of removing, esp. (formal) a removal of one's residence or place of work.
remove	8.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the degree of difference separating one person, thing, or condition from another.
	exam	1	only one remove from madness.
remove	9.
	syl	re+move
	pron	<ri1mu:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	Brit. in certain schools
	def	a class or form, esp. one for children of about 14 years.
removed	1.
	syl	re+moved
	pron	<ri1mu:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	separated by distance or abstract distinction.
removed	2.
	syl	re+moved
	pron	<ri1mu:vd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	separated by a degree of descent or kinship.
	exam	1	the child of a person's first cousin is his first cousin once removed.
removedness	sub
	head	removed
	syl	re+mov+ed+ness
	pron	<ri1mu:vidnis>
	pos	n.
Remscheid	0.
	syl	Rem+scheid
	pron	German <1remSIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 135587 (1974 est.).
remunerate	ety	C16: from Latin rem*_uner*_ar*_i to reward, from #7re -#7+ m*_uner*_are to give, from m*_unus a gift; see #7munifi?!cent 
remunerate	0.
	syl	re+mu+ner+ate
	pron	<ri1mju:n*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reward or pay for work, service, etc.
remunerability	sub
	head	remunerate
	syl	re+2mu+ner+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
remunerable	sub
	head	remunerate
	syl	re+1mu+ner+a:ble
	pos	adj.
remunerative	sub
	head	remunerate
	syl	re+1mu+ner:a+tive
	pos	adj.
remuneratively	sub
	head	remunerate
	syl	re+1mu+ner:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
remunerativeness	sub
	head	remunerate
	syl	re+1mu+ner:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
remunerator	sub
	head	remunerate
	syl	re1mu+ner:2a+tor
	pos	n.
remuneration	1.
	syl	re+mu+ner:a+tion
	pron	<ri2mju:n*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of remunerat?!ing.
remuneration	2.
	syl	re+mu+ner:a+tion
	pron	<ri2mju:n*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	pay; recompense.
Remus	0.
	syl	Re:mus
	pron	<rEm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the brother of Romulus.
renaissance	ety	C19: from French, from Latin #7re -#7+ nasc*_i to be born
renascence	alt
	head	renaissance
	or	renaissance
	syl	re+nas+cence
	pos	n.
renaissance	0.
	or	renascence
	syl	re+nais+sance
	pron	<r*1nAs*ns>, U.S. also <1ren*2sons>
	pos	n.
	def	a revival or rebirth, esp. of culture and learning.
the	1.
	head	Renaissance
	syl	the.
	def	the period of European history marking the waning of the Middle Ages and the rise of the modern world: usually considered as beginning in Italy in the 14th century.
Renaissance	2.a.
	syl	Re+nais+sance
	pron	<r*1nAs*ns>, U.S. also <1ren*2sons>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit, culture, art, science, and thought of this period. Characteristics of the Renaissance are usually considered to include intensified classical scholarship, scientific and geographical discovery, a sense of individual human potentialities, and the assertion of the active and secular over the religious and contemplative life.
Renaissance	2.b.
	syl	Re+nais+sance
	pron	<r*1nAs*ns>, U.S. also <1ren*2sons>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; Renaissance writers.
	def	See also {Early Renaissance, High Renaissance}.
Renaissance	3.
	syl	Re+nais+sance
	pron	<r*1nAs*ns>, U.S. also <1ren*2sons>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Renaissance, its culture, etc.
Renaissance man	0.
	syl	Re+nais+sance man
	pos	n.
	def	a man of any period who has a broad range of intellectual interests.
renal	ety	C17: from French, from Late Latin r*_en*_alis, from Latin r*_en*_es kidneys, of obscure origin
renal	0.
	syl	re+nal
	pron	<1rEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or situated near the kidney.
renal pelvis	0.
	syl	re+nal pel+vis
	pos	n.
	def	a small funnel-shaped cavity of the kidney into which urine is discharged before passing into the ureter.
renascence	0.
	syl	re+nas+cence
	pron	<ri1n@s*ns>, <-1nA->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {renaissance}.
renascent	ety	C18: from Latin renasc*_i to be born again
renascent	0.
	syl	re+nas+cent
	pron	<ri1n@sNt>, <-1nA->
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming active or vigorous again; reviving.
	exam	1	renascent nationalism.
rencounter	ety	C16: from French rencontre, from ren?!contrer; see #7encounter 
	infl
	head	rencounter
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
rencounter	1.
	syl	ren+coun+ter
	pron	<ren1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an unexpected meeting.
rencounter	2.
	syl	ren+coun+ter
	pron	<ren1kaunt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a hostile clash, as of two armies, adversaries, etc.; skirmish.
rencounter	3.
	syl	ren+coun+ter
	pron	<ren1kaunt*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to meet (some?!one) unexpectedly.
rend	ety	Old English rendan; related to Old Frisian renda 
rends	infl
	head	rend
	syl	rends
	pos	vb.
rending	infl
	head	rend
	syl	rend+ing
	pos	vb.
rent	infl
	head	rend
	syl	rent.
	pos	vb.
rend	1.
	syl	rend
	pron	<rend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tear with violent force or to be torn in this way; rip.
rend	2.
	syl	rend
	pron	<rend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear or pull (one's clothes, etc.), esp. as a manifestation of rage or grief.
rend	3.
	syl	rend
	pron	<rend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a noise or cry
	def	to disturb (the air, silence, etc.) with a shrill or piercing tone.
rend	4.
	syl	rend
	pron	<rend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pain or distress (the heart, conscience, etc.).
render	sub
	head	rend
	syl	rend+er
	pos	n.
rendible	sub
	head	rend
	syl	rend+i:ble
	pos	adj.
render	ety	C14: from Old French rendre, from Latin reddere to give back (influenced by Latin prendere to grasp), from #7re -#7+ dare to give
render	1.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present or submit (accounts, etc.) for payment, approval, or action.
render	2.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or provide (aid, charity, a service, etc.).
render	3.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show (obedience), as due or expected.
render	4.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or exchange, as by way of return or requital.
	exam	1	to render blow for blow.
render	5.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become.
	exam	1	grief had rendered him simple-minded.
render	6.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver (a verdict or opinion) formally.
render	7.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portray or depict (something), as in painting, music, or acting.
render	8.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to translate (something) into another language or form.
render	9.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to yield or give.
	exam	1	the tomb rendered up its secret.
render	10.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by back
	def	to return (something); give back.
render	11.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover the surface of (brickwork, etc.) with a coat of plaster.
render	12.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to extract (fat) from (meat) by melting.
render	13.a.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reeve (a line).
render	13.b.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slacken (a rope, etc.).
render	14.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	History. of a feudal tenant
	def	to make (payment) in money, goods, or services to one's overlord.
render	15.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a first thin coat of plaster applied to a surface.
render	16.
	syl	ren+der
	pron	<1rend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	History.
	def	a payment in money, goods, or services made by a feudal tenant to his lord.
renderable	sub
	head	render
	syl	ren+der+a:ble
	pos	adj.
renderer	sub
	head	render
	syl	ren+der+er
	pos	n.
rendering	1.
	syl	ren+der+ing
	pron	<1rend*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of perform?!ing a play, piece of music, etc.
rendering	2.
	syl	ren+der+ing
	pron	<1rend*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a translation of a text from a foreign language.
rendering	3.
	syl	ren+der+ing
	pron	<1rend*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rendering coat, render}. a coat of plaster or cement mortar applied to a surface.
rendering	4.
	syl	ren+der+ing
	pron	<1rend*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a perspective drawing showing an architect's idea of a finished building, interior, etc.
rendezvous	ety	C16: from French, from rendez-vous&! present yourselves&! from se rendre to present oneself; see #7render 
rendezvous	infl
	syl	ren+dez+vous
	pron	<-2vu:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rendezvous	1.
	syl	ren+dez+vous
	pron	<1rondi2vu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting or appointment to meet at a specified time and place.
rendezvous	2.
	syl	ren+dez+vous
	pron	<1rondi2vu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where people meet.
rendezvous	3.
	syl	ren+dez+vous
	pron	<1rondi2vu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to meet or cause to meet at a specified time or place.
rendition	ety	C17: from ob?!solete French, from Late Latin redditi*_o; see #7render 
rendition	1.
	syl	ren+di+tion
	pron	<ren1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a performance of a musical composition, dramatic role, etc.
rendition	2.
	syl	ren+di+tion
	pron	<ren1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a translation of a text.
rendition	3.
	syl	ren+di+tion
	pron	<ren1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rendering.
rendition	4.
	syl	ren+di+tion
	pron	<ren1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	surrender.
rendzina	ety	C20: from Polish
rendzina	0.
	syl	ren+dzi+na
	pron	<ren1dzEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark interzonal type of soil found in grassy or formerly grassy areas of moderate rainfall, esp. on chalklands.
renegade	ety	C16: from Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin reneg*_are to renounce, from Latin #7re -#7+ neg*_are to deny
renegade	1.a.
	syl	ren+e:gade
	pron	<1reni2gAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deserts his cause or faith for another; apostate; traitor.
renegade	1.b.
	syl	ren+e:gade
	pron	<1reni2gAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a renegade priest.
renegade	2.
	syl	ren+e:gade
	pron	<1reni2gAd>
	pos	n.
	def	any outlaw or rebel.
renegados	infl
	head	renegado
	syl	re+ne:ga+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
renegado	0.
	syl	re+ne:ga+do
	pron	<2reni1ga:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {renegade}.
renege	ety	C16 (in the sense: to deny, renounce): from Medieval Latin reneg*_are to renounce; see #7renegade 
renegue	alt
	head	renege
	or	renege
	syl	re+negue
	pron	<ri1nEg>, <-1nAg>
	pos	vb.
renege	1.
	or	renegue
	syl	re+nege
	pron	<ri1nEg>, <-1nAg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to go back (on one's promise, etc.).
renege	2.
	or	renegue
	syl	re+nege
	pron	<ri1nEg>, <-1nAg>
	pos	vb. n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	other words for {revoke}.
reneger	sub
	head	renege
	or	reneguer
	syl	re+1neg+er
	pos	n.
reneguer	sub
	head	renege
	or	reneger
	syl	re+1negu+er
	pos	n.
renew	1.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take up again.
renew	2.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to begin (an activity) again; recommence.
	exam	1	to renew an attempt.
renew	3.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to restate or reaffirm (a promise, etc.).
renew	4.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make (a lease, licence, or contract) valid or effective for a further period.
renew	5.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to extend the period of loan of (a library book).
renew	6.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to regain or recover (vigour, strength, activity, etc.).
renew	7.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to restore to a new or fresh condition.
renew	8.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to replace (an old or worn-out part or piece).
renew	9.
	syl	re+new
	pron	<ri1nju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to replenish (a supply, etc.).
renewable	sub
	head	renew
	syl	re+1new+a:ble
	pos	adj.
renewability	sub
	head	renew
	syl	re+2new+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
renewal	1.
	syl	re+new+al
	pron	<ri1nju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of renewing or state of being renewed.
renewal	2.
	syl	re+new+al
	pron	<ri1nju:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is renewed.
Renfrew	1.
	syl	Ren+frew
	pron	<1renfru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shipbuilding town in W central Scotland, W of Glasgow. Pop.: 18589 (1971).
Renfrew	2.
	syl	Ren+frew
	pron	<1renfru:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Renfrewshire}. (until 1975) a county of W central Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde: now part of Strathclyde region.
reni-	ety	from Latin r*_en*_es 
reni-	0.
	syl	ren:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	kidney or kidneys.
	exam	1	reniform.
Guido	infl
	head	Reni
	syl	Gui:do
	pron	<1gwEdo>
	pos	n.
Reni	0.
	syl	Re:ni
	pron	Italian <1re:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1575-1642, Italian baroque painter and engraver.
reniform	0.
	syl	ren:i+form
	pron	<1reni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape or profile of a kidney.
	exam	1	a reniform leaf;
	exam	2	a reniform mass of haematite.
renin	ety	C20: from #7reni -#7+ -#7in 
renin	0.
	syl	re+nin
	pron	<1rEnin>
	pos	n.
	def	a proteolytic enzyme secreted by the kidneys, which plays an important part in the maintenance of blood pressure.
renitent	ety	C18: from Latin ren*_it*_i to strive afresh, from #7re -#7+ n*_it*_i to endeavour
renitent	1.
	syl	re+ni+tent
	pron	<ri1nItNt>, <1renit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	reluctant; recalcitrant.
renitent	2.
	syl	re+ni+tent
	pron	<ri1nItNt>, <1renit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not flexible.
renitence	sub
	head	renitent
	or	renitency
	syl	re+1ni+tence
	pos	n.
renitency	sub
	head	renitent
	or	renitence
	syl	re+1ni+ten+cy
	pos	n.
Rennes	0.
	syl	Rennes
	pron	French <ren>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW France: the ancient capital of Brittany. Pop.: 205733 (1975).
rennet	ety	C15: related to Old English gerinnan to curdle, #7run 
rennet	1.a.
	syl	ren+net
	pron	<1renit>
	pos	n.
	def	the membrane lining the fourth stomach (abomasum) of a young calf.
rennet	1.b.
	syl	ren+net
	pron	<1renit>
	pos	n.
	def	the stomach of certain other young animals.
rennet	2.
	syl	ren+net
	pron	<1renit>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, containing the enzyme rennin, prepared esp. from the stomachs of calves and used for curdling milk in making cheese and junket.
rennin	ety	C20: from #7rennet+ -#7in 
rennin	0.
	syl	ren+nin
	pron	<1renin>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme that occurs in gastric juice and is an active constituent of rennet. It coagulates milk by convert?!ing caseinogen to casein. Also called: {chymosin}.
Reno	0.
	syl	Re:no
	pron	<1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Nevada, at the foot of the Sierra Nevada: noted as a divorce, wedding, and gambling centre by reason of its liberal laws. Pop.: 72863 (1970).
Jean	1.
	head	Renoir
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Z*~a>
	def	born 1894, French film director: his films include (1937), (1939), and (1945).
Renoir	2.
	syl	Re:noir
	pron	<1renwa:>, French <r*1nwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Pierre Au@.guste} (pj$e$:r o#!gyst). 1841-1919, French painter. One of the initiators of impressionism, he broke away from the movement with his later paintings, esp. his many nude studies, which are more formal compositions.
renounce	ety	C14: from Old French renoncer, from Latin renunti*_are to disclaim, from #7re -#7+ nunti*_are to announce, from nuntius messenger
renounce	1.
	syl	re+nounce
	pron	<ri1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (a claim or right), esp. by formal announcement.
	exam	1	to renounce a title.
renounce	2.
	syl	re+nounce
	pron	<ri1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repudiate.
	exam	1	to renounce Christianity.
renounce	3.
	syl	re+nounce
	pron	<ri1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (some habit, etc.) voluntarily.
	exam	1	to renounce one's old ways.
renounce	4.
	syl	re+nounce
	pron	<ri1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to fail to follow suit because one has no more cards of the suit led. {~}
renounce	5.
	syl	re+nounce
	pron	<ri1nauns>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a failure to follow suit in a card game.
renouncement	sub
	head	renounce
	syl	re+1nounce+ment
	pos	n.
renouncer	sub
	head	renounce
	syl	re+1nounc+er
	pos	n.
renovate	ety	C16: from Latin renov*_are, from #7re -#7+ nov*_are to make new, from novus #7new 
renovate	1.
	syl	ren:o+vate
	pron	<1ren*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (something) to good condition.
	exam	1	to renovate paintings.
renovate	2.
	syl	ren:o+vate
	pron	<1ren*2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revive or refresh (one's spirits, health, etc.).
renovation	sub
	head	renovate
	syl	ren:o+1va+tion
	pos	n.
renovative	sub
	head	renovate
	syl	ren:o+2va+tive
	pos	adj.
renovator	sub
	head	renovate
	syl	ren:o+2va+tor
	pos	n.
renown	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman renoun, from Old French renom, from renomer to celebrate, from #7re -#7+ nomer to name, from Latin n*_omin*_are 
renown	0.
	syl	re+nown
	pron	<ri1naun>
	pos	n.
	def	widespread reputation, esp. of a good kind; fame.
renowned	sub
	head	renown
	syl	re+1nowned
	pos	adj.
rensselaerite	ety	C19: named after Stephen Van Rensselaer (1764-1839), American army officer and politician
rensselaerite	0.
	syl	rens+se:laer+ite
	pron	<1rens*l*2rIt>, <2rens*1le*rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellow compact variety of talc, used for ornaments.
rent	ety	C12: from Old French rente revenue, from Vulgar Latin rendere (unattested) to yield; see #7render 
rent	H1.1.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment made periodically by a tenant to a landlord or owner for the occupation or use of land, buildings, or other property, such as a telephone.
rent	H1.2.a.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	n.
	def	that portion of the national income accruing to owners of land and real property.
rent	H1.2.b.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	n.
	def	the return derived from the cultivation of land in excess of production costs.
rent	H1.2.c.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	n.
	def	See {economic rent}.
for rent	3.
	head	rent
	syl	for rent.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	available for use and occupation subject to the payment of rent.
rent	H1.4.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant (a person) the right to use one's property in return for periodic payments.
rent	H1.5.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy or use (property) in return for periodic payments.
rent	H1.6.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to be let or rented (for a specified rental).
rentability	sub
	head	rent
	syl	rent+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
rentable	sub
	head	rent
	syl	rent+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rent	H2.1.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	n.
	def	a slit or opening made by tearing or rending; tear.
rent	H2.2.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	n.
	def	a breach or division, as in relations.
rent	H2.3.
	syl	rent
	pron	<rent>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {rend}.
rental	1.a.
	syl	rent+al
	pron	<1rentL>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount paid by a tenant as rent.
rental	1.b.
	syl	rent+al
	pron	<1rentL>
	pos	n.
	def	an income derived from rents received.
rental	2.
	syl	rent+al
	pron	<1rentL>
	pos	n.
	def	property available for renting.
rental	3.
	syl	rent+al
	pron	<1rentL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {rent-roll}.
rental	4.
	syl	rent+al
	pron	<1rentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rent.
rente	1.
	syl	rente
	pos	French. r*~at; n.
	def	annual income from capital investment; annuity.
rente	2.
	syl	rente
	pos	French. r*~at; n.
	def	government securities of certain countries, esp. France.
rente	3.
	syl	rente
	pos	French. r*~at; n.
	def	the interest on such securities.
renter	1.
	syl	rent+er
	pron	<1rent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lets his property in return for rent, esp. a landlord.
renter	2.
	syl	rent+er
	pron	<1rent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rents property from another; tenant.
renter	3.
	syl	rent+er
	pron	<1rent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distributor of films to cinemas for commercial showing.
rent-free	0.
	syl	rent-free
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	without payment of rent.
rentier	ety	from rente; see #7rent %1
rentier	0.a.
	syl	ren+tier
	pron	French. <r*~a1tjA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose income consists primarily of fixed unearned amounts, such as rent or bond interest.
rentier	0.b.
	syl	ren+tier
	pron	French. <r*~a1tjA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the rentier class.
rent-roll	1.
	syl	rent-roll
	pos	n.
	def	a register of lands and buildings owned by a person, company, etc., showing the rent due and total amount received from each tenant.
rent-roll	2.
	syl	rent-roll
	pos	n.
	def	the total income arising from rented property.
renunciation	ety	C14: from Latin renunci*_ati*_o a declaration, from renunti*_are to report, #7renounce 
renunciation	1.
	syl	re+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<ri2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of renouncing.
renunciation	2.
	syl	re+nun+ci:a+tion
	pron	<ri2n^nsi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal declaration renouncing something.
renunciative	sub
	head	renunciation
	or	renunciatory
	syl	re+1nun+ci:a+tive
	pos	adj.
renunciatory	sub
	head	renunciation
	or	renunciative
	syl	re+1nun+ci:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
renvoi	ety	French: a sending back, from renvoyer, from #7re -#7+ envoyer to send; see #7envoy 
renvoi	0.
	syl	ren+voi
	pron	<ren1vci>
	pos	n.
	def	the referring of a dispute or other legal question to a jurisdiction other than that in which it arose.
rep	ety	C19: from French reps, perhaps from English ribs; see {#7rib %1}
repp	alt
	head	rep
	or	rep
	syl	repp
	pron	<rep>
	pos	n.
rep	H1.0.
	or	repp
	syl	rep
	pron	<rep>
	pos	n.
	def	a silk, wool, rayon, or cotton fabric with a transversely corded surface.
repped	sub
	head	rep
	syl	repped
	pos	adj.
rep	H2.0.
	syl	rep
	pron	<rep>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	short for {repertory (company}) .
rep	H3.0.
	syl	rep
	pron	<rep>
	pos	n.
	def	short for { {representative} (sense 2)}.
rep	H4.0.
	syl	rep
	pron	<rep>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {reputation}.
rep	1.
	syl	rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	report.
rep	2.
	syl	rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reported.
rep	3.
	syl	rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reporter.
rep	4.
	syl	rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	representative.
rep	5.
	syl	rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reprint.
Rep	1.
	syl	Rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S.
	def	Representative.
Rep	2.
	syl	Rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S.
	def	Republican.
Rep	3.
	syl	Rep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Republic.
repair	ety	C14: from Old French reparer, from Latin repar*_are, from #7re -#7+ par*_are to make ready
repair	H1.1.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (something damaged or broken) to good condition or working order.
repair	H1.2.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heal (a breach or division) in (something).
	exam	1	to repair a broken mar?!riage.
repair	H1.3.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make good or make amends for (a mistake, injury, etc.).
repair	H1.4.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act, task, or process of repairing.
repair	H1.5.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a part that has been repaired.
repair	H1.6.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	state or condition.
	exam	1	in good repair.
repairable	sub
	head	repair
	syl	re+1pair+a:ble
	pos	adj.
repairer	sub
	head	repair
	syl	re+1pair+er
	pos	n.
repair	ety	C14: from Old French repairier, from Late Latin repatri*_are to return to one's native land, from Latin #7re -#7+ patria fatherland; compare #7repatriate 
repair	H2.1.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to go (to a place).
	exam	1	to repair to the country.
repair	H2.2.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to have recourse (to) for help, etc..
	exam	1	to repair to one's lawyer.
repair	H2.3.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to come back; return.
repair	H2.4.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of going or returning.
repair	H2.5.
	syl	re+pair
	pron	<ri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a haunt or resort.
repairmen	infl
	head	repairman
	syl	re+pair+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
repairman	0.
	syl	re+pair+man
	pron	<ri1pe*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man whose job it is to repair machines, appliances, etc.
repand	ety	C18: from Latin repandus bent backwards, from #7re -#7+ pandus curved
repand	0.
	syl	re+pand
	pron	<ri1p@nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having a wavy margin.
	exam	1	a repand leaf.
repandly	sub
	head	repand
	syl	re+1pand+ly
	pos	adv.
reparable	ety	C16: from Latin repa?!r*_abilis, from repar*_are to #7repair %1
reparable	0.
	syl	rep:a+ra:ble
	pron	<1rep*r*bL>, <1repr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be repaired, recovered, or remedied.
	exam	1	a reparable loss.
reparability	sub
	head	reparable
	syl	rep:a+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reparably	sub
	head	reparable
	syl	rep:a+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
reparation	ety	C14 reparacioun, ultimately from Latin repar*_are to #7repair %1
reparation	1.
	syl	rep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2rep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making amends.
	exam	1	an injury admitting of no reparation.
reparation	2.
	syl	rep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2rep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	compensation exacted as an indemnity from a defeated nation by the victors: esp. the compensation demanded of Germany by the Treaty of Versailles after World War I.
reparation	3.
	syl	rep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2rep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of repairing or state of having been repaired.
reparative	sub
	head	reparation
	or	reparatory
	syl	re+par:a+tive
	pron	<ri1p@r*tiv>
	pos	adj.
reparatory	sub
	head	reparation
	or	reparative
	syl	re+1par:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
repartee	ety	C17: from French repartie, from repartir to retort, from #7re -#7+ partir to go away
repartee	1.
	syl	rep+ar+tee
	pron	<2repa:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp, witty, or aphoristic remark made as a reply.
repartee	2.
	syl	rep+ar+tee
	pron	<2repa:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	terse rapid conversation consisting of such remarks.
repartee	3.
	syl	rep+ar+tee
	pron	<2repa:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in making sharp witty replies or conversation.
repartition	1.
	syl	rep+ar+ti+tion
	pron	<2rEpa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	distribution or allotment.
repartition	2.
	syl	rep+ar+ti+tion
	pron	<2rEpa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of distributing afresh.
repartition	3.
	syl	rep+ar+ti+tion
	pron	<2rEpa:1tiS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide up again; reapportion or reallocate.
repast	ety	C14: from Old French, from repaistre to feed, from Late Latin rep*_ascere to nourish again, from Latin #7re -#7+ p*_ascere to feed, pasture (of animals)
repast	1.
	syl	re+past
	pron	<ri1pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a meal or the food provided at a meal.
	exam	1	a light repast.
repast	2.a.
	syl	re+past
	pron	<ri1pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	food in general; nourishment.
repast	2.b.
	syl	re+past
	pron	<ri1pa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking food or refreshment.
repast	3.
	syl	re+past
	pron	<ri1pa:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to feed (on).
repatriate	ety	C17: from Late Latin repatri*_are, from Latin #7re -#7+ patria fatherland; compare #7repair %2
repatriate	1.
	syl	re+pat+ri+ate
	pron	<rE1p@tri2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send back (a refugee, prisoner of war, etc.) to the country of his birth or citizenship.
repatriate	2.
	syl	re+pat+ri+ate
	pron	<rE1p@triit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has been repatriated.
repatriation	sub
	head	repatriate
	syl	re+2pat+ri:1a+tion
	pos	n.
repays	infl
	head	repay
	syl	re+pays
	pos	vb.
repaying	infl
	head	repay
	syl	re+pay+ing
	pos	vb.
repaid	infl
	head	repay
	syl	re+paid.
	pos	vb.
repay	1.
	syl	re+pay
	pron	<ri1pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay back (money, etc.) to (a person); refund or reimburse.
repay	2.
	syl	re+pay
	pron	<ri1pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a return for (something) by way of compensation.
	exam	1	to repay kindness.
repayable	sub
	head	repay
	syl	re+1pay+a:ble
	pos	adj.
repayment	sub
	head	repay
	syl	re+1pay+ment
	pos	n.
repeal	ety	C14: from Old French repeler, from #7re -#7+ apeler to call, #7appeal 
repeal	1.
	syl	re+peal
	pron	<ri1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annul or rescind officially (something previously ordered); revoke.
	exam	1	these laws were re?!pealed.
repeal	2.
	syl	re+peal
	pron	<ri1pEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to call back (a person) from exile.
repeal	3.
	syl	re+peal
	pron	<ri1pEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an instance or the process of repealing; annulment.
repealable	sub
	head	repeal
	syl	re+1peal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
repealer	sub
	head	repeal
	syl	re+1peal+er
	pos	n.
Repeal	0.
	syl	Re+peal
	pron	<ri1pEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 19th century
	def	the proposed dissolution of the Union between Great Britain and Ireland.
repeat	ety	C14: from Old French repeter, from Latin repetere to seek again, from #7re -#7+ petere to seek
repeat	1.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to say or write (something) again, either once or several times; restate or reiterate.
repeat	2.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do or experience (something) again once or several times.
repeat	3.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur more than once.
	exam	1	the last figure repeats.
repeat	4.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to reproduce (the words, sounds, etc.) uttered by someone else; echo.
repeat	5.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter (a poem, speech, etc.) from memory; recite.
repeat	6.a.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of food
	def	to be tasted again after ingestion as the result of belching or slight regurgitation.
repeat	6.b.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to belch.
repeat	7.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to tell to another person (the words, esp. secrets, imparted to one by someone else).
repeat	8.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a clock
	def	to strike the hour or quarter-hour just past, when a spring is pressed.
repeat	9.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to vote (illegally) more than once in a single election.
repeat oneself	10.
	head	repeat
	syl	repeat oneself.
	def	to say or do the same thing more than once, esp. so as to be tedious.
repeat	11.a.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of repeating.
repeat	11.b.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a repeat performance.
repeat	12.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, action, etc., that is repeated.
repeat	13.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an order made out for goods, provisions, etc., that duplicates a previous order.
repeat	14.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a duplicate copy of something; reproduction.
repeat	15.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Radio, television.
	def	a second broadcast of a programme, film, etc., which has already been broadcast before.
repeat	16.
	syl	re+peat
	pron	<ri1pEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a passage that is an exact restatement of the passage preceding it.
repeatability	sub
	head	repeat
	syl	re+2peat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
repeatable	sub
	head	repeat
	syl	re+1peat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
repeated	0.
	syl	re+peat+ed
	pron	<ri1pEtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	done, made, or said again and again; continual or incessant.
repeatedly	sub
	head	repeated
	syl	re+1peat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
repeater	1.
	syl	re+peat+er
	pron	<ri1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that repeats.
repeater	2.
	syl	re+peat+er
	pron	<ri1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {repeating firearm}. a firearm capable of discharging several shots without reloading.
repeater	3.
	syl	re+peat+er
	pron	<ri1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a timepiece having a mechanism enabling it to strike the hour or quarter-hour just past, when a spring is pressed.
repeater	4.
	syl	re+peat+er
	pron	<ri1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	a device that amplifies or augments incoming electrical signals and retransmits them, thus reducing power loss.
repeater	5.
	syl	re+peat+er
	pron	<ri1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {substitute}. one of three signal flags hoisted with others to indicate that one of the top three is to be repeated.
repeating decimal	0.
	syl	re+peat+ing dec:i+mal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {recurring decimal}.
repechage	ety	C19: from French rep*^echage literally: fishing out again, from #7re -#7+ p*^echer to fish+-#7age 
repechage	0.
	syl	rep+e:chage
	pron	<2repi1Sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a heat of a competition, esp. in rowing or fencing, in which eliminated contestants have another chance to qualify for the next round or the final.
repel	ety	C15: from Latin repellere, from #7re -#7+ pellere to push, drive
repels	infl
	head	repel
	syl	re+pels
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
repelling	infl
	head	repel
	syl	re+pel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
repelled	infl
	head	repel
	syl	re+pelled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
repel	1.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to force or drive back (something or somebody, esp. an attacker).
repel	2.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to produce a feeling of aversion or distaste in (someone or something); be disgusting (to).
repel	3.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to push aside; dismiss.
	exam	1	he repelled the rumour of their divorce.
repel	4.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be effective in keeping away, controlling, or resisting.
	exam	1	an aerosol spray that repels flies.
repel	5.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have no affinity for; fail to mix with or absorb.
	exam	1	water and oil repel each other.
repel	6.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to disdain to accept (something); turn away from or spurn.
	exam	1	she repelled his advances.
repel	7.
	syl	re+pel
	pron	<ri1pel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to exert an opposing force on (something).
	exam	1	an electric charge repels another charge of the same sign.
repeller	sub
	head	repel
	syl	re+1pel+ler
	pos	n.
repellingly	sub
	head	repel
	syl	re+1pel+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
repellent	1.
	syl	re+pel+lent
	pron	<ri1pel*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving rise to disgust or aversion; distasteful or repulsive.
repellent	2.
	syl	re+pel+lent
	pron	<ri1pel*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	driving or forcing away or back; repelling.
repellent	3.
	syl	re+pel+lent
	pron	<ri1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	something, esp. a chemical substance, that repels.
	exam	1	insect repellent.
repellent	4.
	syl	re+pel+lent
	pron	<ri1pel*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a substance with which fabrics are treated to increase their resistance to water.
repellence	sub
	head	repellent
	or	repellency
	syl	re+1pel+lence
	pos	n.
repellency	sub
	head	repellent
	or	repellence
	syl	re+1pel+len+cy
	pos	n.
repellently	sub
	head	repellent
	syl	re+1pel+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
repent	ety	C13: from Old French repentir, from #7re -#7+ pentir to be contrite, from Latin paenit*_ere to repent
repent	H1.0.
	syl	re+pent
	pron	<ri1pent>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel remorse (for); be contrite (about); show penitence (for).
	exam	1	he repents of his extravagance;
	exam	2	he repented his words.
repenter	sub
	head	repent
	syl	re+1pent+er
	pos	n.
repent	ety	C17: from Latin r*_epere to creep
repent	H2.0.
	syl	re+pent
	pron	<1rEpNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	lying or creeping along the ground; reptant.
	exam	1	repent stems.
repentance	1.
	syl	re+pent+ance
	pron	<ri1pent*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	remorse or contrition for one's past actions or sins.
repentance	2.
	syl	re+pent+ance
	pron	<ri1pent*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or the process of being repentant; penitence.
repentant	1.
	syl	re+pent+ant
	pron	<ri1pent*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	reproaching oneself for one's past actions or sins; contrite.
repentant	2.
	syl	re+pent+ant
	pron	<ri1pent*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from a sense of contrition.
	exam	1	a repentant heart;
	exam	2	his repentant words.
repentantly	sub
	head	repentant
	syl	re+1pent+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
repercussion	ety	C16: from Latin repercussi*_o, from repercutere to strike back; see #7percussion 
repercussion	1.
	syl	re+per+cus+sion
	pron	<2rEp*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a result or consequence, esp. one that is somewhat removed from the action or event which precipitated it.
	exam	1	the repercussions of the war are still keenly felt.
repercussion	2.
	syl	re+per+cus+sion
	pron	<2rEp*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	recoil after impact; rebound.
repercussion	3.
	syl	re+per+cus+sion
	pron	<2rEp*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reflection, esp. of sound; echo or reverberation.
repercussion	4.
	syl	re+per+cus+sion
	pron	<2rEp*1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the reappearance of a fugal subject and answer after an episode.
repercussive	sub
	head	repercussion
	syl	re+per+1cus+sive
	pos	adj.
repertoire	ety	C19: from French, from Late Latin repert*_orium inventory; see #7repertory 
repertoire	1.
	syl	rep+er+toire
	pron	<1rep*2twa:>
	pos	n.
	def	all the plays, songs, operas, or other works collectively that a company, actor, singer, dancer, etc., has prepared and is competent to perform.
repertoire	2.
	syl	rep+er+toire
	pron	<1rep*2twa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire stock of things available in a field or of a kind.
	exam	1	the comedian's repertoire of jokes was becoming stale.
repertory	ety	C16: from Late Latin repert*_orium storehouse, from Latin reper*_ire to obtain, from #7re -#7+ parere to bring forth
repertories	infl
	head	repertory
	syl	rep+er+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
repertory	1.
	syl	rep+er+to:ry
	pron	<1rep*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the entire stock of things available in a field or of a kind; repertoire.
repertory	2.
	syl	rep+er+to:ry
	pron	<1rep*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or place where a stock of things is kept; repository.
repertory	3.
	syl	rep+er+to:ry
	pron	<1rep*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {repertory company}.
repertorial	sub
	head	repertory
	syl	rep+er+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
repertory company	0.
	syl	rep+er+to:ry com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical company that performs plays from a repertoire, esp. at its own theatre. U.S. name: {stock company}.
repetend	ety	C18: from Latin repetendum what is to be repeated, from repetere to #7repeat 
repetend	1.
	syl	rep+e:tend
	pron	<1repi2tend>, <2repi1tend>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the digit or series of digits in a recurring decimal that repeats itself.
repetend	2.
	syl	rep+e:tend
	pron	<1repi2tend>, <2repi1tend>
	pos	n.
	def	anything repeated.
r'ep'etiteur	0.
	syl	r*'e+p*'e+ti+teur
	pron	French. <rApAti1t@or>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an opera company who accompanies rehearsals on the piano and coaches the singers. &- {r*'e+p*'e+ti+teuse} (repeti#!t@oz)
repetition	1.
	syl	rep+e:ti+tion
	pron	<2repi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of repeating; reiteration.
repetition	2.
	syl	rep+e:ti+tion
	pron	<2repi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing, word, action, etc., that is repeated.
repetition	3.
	syl	rep+e:ti+tion
	pron	<2repi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a replica or copy.
repetition	4.
	syl	rep+e:ti+tion
	pron	<2repi1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil and Scot. law.
	def	the recovery or repayment of money paid or received by mistake, as when the same bill has been paid twice.
repetitious	0.
	syl	rep+e:ti+tious
	pron	<2repi1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by unnecessary repetition.
repetitiously	sub
	head	repetitious
	syl	rep+e:1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
repetitiousness	sub
	head	repetitious
	syl	rep+e:1ti+tious+ness
	pos	n.
repetitive	0.
	syl	re+pet:i+tive
	pron	<ri1petitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or given to repetition.
	exam	1	a repetitive rhythm.
repetitively	sub
	head	repetitive
	syl	re+1pet:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
repetitiveness	sub
	head	repetitive
	syl	re+1pet:i+tive+ness
	pos	n.
rephrase	0.
	syl	re+phrase
	pron	<rE1frAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to phrase again, esp. so as to express more clearly.
repine	ety	C16: from #7re -#7+pine %2
repine	0.
	syl	re+pine
	pron	<ri1pIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be fretful or low-spirited through discontent.
replace	1.
	syl	re+place
	pron	<ri1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the place of; supersede.
	exam	1	the manual worker is being replaced by the machine.
replace	2.
	syl	re+place
	pron	<ri1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to substitute a person or thing for (another which has ceased to fulfil its function); put in place of.
	exam	1	to replace an old pair of shoes.
replace	3.
	syl	re+place
	pron	<ri1plAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put back or return; restore to its rightful place.
replaceable	sub
	head	replace
	syl	re+1place+a:ble
	pos	adj.
replaceability	sub
	head	replace
	syl	re+2place+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
replacer	sub
	head	replace
	syl	re+1plac+er
	pos	n.
replacement	1.
	syl	re+place+ment
	pron	<ri1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of replacing.
replacement	2.
	syl	re+place+ment
	pron	<ri1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that replaces another.
replacement	3.
	syl	re+place+ment
	pron	<ri1plAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the growth of a mineral within another of different chemical composition by gradual simultaneous deposition and removal.
replay	1.
	syl	re+play
	pron	<1rE2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {action replay}. a showing again of a sequence of action, esp. of part of a sporting contest in slow motion immediately after it happens.
replay	2.
	syl	re+play
	pron	<1rE2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rematch. {~} (ri$:#!ple$I).
replay	3.
	syl	re+play
	pron	<1rE2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	to play again (a record, television sequence, sporting contest, etc.).
replenish	ety	C14: from Old French replenir, from #7re -#7+ plenir to fill, from Latin pl*_enus full
replenish	1.
	syl	re+plen+ish
	pron	<ri1pleniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make full or complete again by supplying what has been used up or is lacking.
replenish	2.
	syl	re+plen+ish
	pron	<ri1pleniS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put fresh fuel on (a fire).
replenisher	sub
	head	replenish
	syl	re+1plen+ish+er
	pos	n.
replenishment	sub
	head	replenish
	syl	re+1plen+ish+ment
	pos	n.
replete	ety	C14: from Latin repl*_etus, from repl*_ere to refill, from #7re -#7+ pl*_ere to fill
replete	1.
	syl	re+plete
	pron	<ri1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; often foll. by with
	def	copiously supplied (with); abounding (in).
replete	2.
	syl	re+plete
	pron	<ri1plEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	having one's appetite completely or excessively satisfied by food and drink; stuffed; gorged; satiated.
repletely	sub
	head	replete
	syl	re+1plete+ly
	pos	adv.
repleteness	sub
	head	replete
	syl	re+1plete+ness
	pos	n.
repletion	1.
	syl	re+ple+tion
	pron	<ri1plES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being replete; fullness, esp. excessive fullness due to overeating.
repletion	2.
	syl	re+ple+tion
	pron	<ri1plES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the satisfaction of a need or desire.
replevin	ety	C15: from Anglo-French, from Old French replevir to give security for, from #7re -#7+ plevir to #7pledge 
replevin	1.
	syl	re+plev+in
	pron	<ri1plevin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the recovery of goods unlawfully taken, made subject to establishing the validity of the recovery in a legal action and returning the goods if the decision is adverse.
replevin	2.
	syl	re+plev+in
	pron	<ri1plevin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	usage	formerly
	def	a writ of replevin.
replevin	3.
	syl	re+plev+in
	pron	<ri1plevin>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	another word for {replevy}.
replevy	ety	C15: from Old French replevir; see #7replevin 
replevies	infl
	head	replevy
	syl	re+plev:ies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
replevying	infl
	head	replevy
	syl	re+plev:y+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
replevied	infl
	head	replevy
	syl	re+plev+ied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
replevy	1.
	syl	re+plev:y
	pron	<ri1plevi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to recover possession of (goods) by replevin. {~} {+plev@.ies}.
replevy	2.
	syl	re+plev:y
	pron	<ri1plevi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	another word for {replevin}.
repleviable	sub
	head	replevy
	or	replevisable
	syl	re+1plev:i+a:ble
	pos	adj.
replevisable	sub
	head	replevy
	or	repleviable
	syl	re+1plev+is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
replica	ety	C19: from Italian, literally: a reply, from replicare to repeat, from Latin: to bend back, repeat
replica	0.
	syl	rep+li+ca
	pron	<1replik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exact copy or reproduction, esp. on a smaller scale.
replicate	ety	C19: from Latin replic*_atus bent back; see #7replica 
replicate	1.
	syl	rep+li+cate
	pron	<1repli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make or be a copy of; reproduce.
replicate	2.
	syl	rep+li+cate
	pron	<1repli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fold (something) over on itself; bend back.
replicate	3.
	syl	rep+li+cate
	pron	<1repli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reply to.
replicate	4.
	syl	rep+li+cate
	pron	<1replikit>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	folded back on itself.
	exam	1	a replicate leaf.
replicative	sub
	head	replicate
	syl	rep+li+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
replication	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin replic*_ati*_o a fold?!ing back, from replic*_are to unroll; see #7reply 
replication	1.
	syl	rep+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2repli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a reply or response.
replication	2.
	syl	rep+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2repli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	the plaintiff's reply to a defendant's answer or plea.
replication	3.
	syl	rep+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2repli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the production of exact copies of complex mole?!cules, such as DNA molecules, that occurs during growth of liv?!ing tissue.
replication	4.
	syl	rep+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2repli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	repetition of a procedure, such as a scientific ex?!periment, in order to reduce errors.
replication	5.
	syl	rep+li+ca+tion
	pron	<2repli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {replica}.
reply	ety	C14: from Old French replier to fold again, reply, from Latin replic*_are to fold back, from #7re -#7+ plic*_are to fold
replies	infl
	head	reply
	syl	re+plies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
replying	infl
	head	reply
	syl	re+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
replied	infl
	head	reply
	syl	re+plied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
reply	1.
	syl	re+ply
	pron	<ri1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to make answer (to) in words or writing or by an action; respond.
	exam	1	he replied with an unexpected move.
reply	2.
	syl	re+ply
	pron	<ri1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to say (something) in answer to.
	exam	1	he replied that he didn't want to come.
reply	3.
	syl	re+ply
	pron	<ri1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to answer a defendant's plea.
reply	4.
	syl	re+ply
	pron	<ri1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to return (a sound); echo.
replies	infl
	head	reply
	syl	re+plies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reply	5.
	syl	re+ply
	pron	<ri1plI>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an answer made in words or writing or through an action; response.
reply	6.
	syl	re+ply
	pron	<ri1plI>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the answer made by a plaintiff or petitioner to a defendant's case.
replier	sub
	head	reply
	syl	re+1pli+er
	pos	n.
repoint	0.
	syl	re+point
	pron	<2rE1pcint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repair the joints of (brickwork, masonry, etc.) with mortar or cement.
repone	ety	C16: from Latin re?!p*_onere to put back, replace
repone	0.
	syl	re+pone
	pron	<ri1p*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to restore (someone) to his former status, office, etc.; rehabilitate.
report	ety	C14: from Old French, from reporter to carry back, from Latin report*_are, from #7re -#7+ port*_are to carry
report	1.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an account prepared for the benefit of others, esp. one that provides information obtained through investigation and published in a newspaper or broadcast.
report	2.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement made widely known; rumour.
	exam	1	according to report, he is not dead.
report	3.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an account of the deliberations of a committee, body, etc..
	exam	1	a report of parliamentary proceedings.
report	4.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a statement on the progress, academic achievement, etc., of each child in a school, written by teachers and sent to the parents or guardian annually or each term.
report	5.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a written account of a case decided at law, giving the main points of the argument on each side, the court's findings, and the decision reached.
report	6.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	comment on a person's character or actions; reputation.
	exam	1	he is of good report here.
report	7.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp loud noise, esp. one made by a gun.
report	8.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. may take a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to give an account (of); describe.
report	9.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. may take a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to give an account of the results of an investigation (into).
	exam	1	to report on housing conditions.
report	10.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. may take a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on; of a committee, legislative body, etc.
	def	to make a formal report on (a bill).
report	11.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to complain about (a person), esp. to a superior.
	exam	1	I'll report you to the teacher.
report	12.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to reveal information about (a fugitive, escaped prisoner, etc.) esp. concerning his whereabouts.
report	13.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. may take a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to present (oneself) or be present at an appointed place or for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	report to the manager's office.
report	14.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to say or show that one is (in a certain state).
	exam	1	to report fit.
report	15.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to act as a reporter for a newspaper or for radio or television.
report	16.
	syl	re+port
	pron	<ri1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. may take a clause as object; when; intr.
	qual	Law.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to take down in writing details of (the proceedings of a court of law, etc.) as a record or for publication.
reportable	sub
	head	report
	syl	re+1port+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reportage	1.
	syl	re+port+age
	pron	<ri1pc:tiJ>, <1r*pc:1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of reporting news or other events of general interest.
reportage	2.
	syl	re+port+age
	pron	<ri1pc:tiJ>, <1r*pc:1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a journalist's style of reporting.
reportage	3.
	syl	re+port+age
	pron	<ri1pc:tiJ>, <1r*pc:1ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of documentary film or photo journalism that tells a story entirely through pictures.
reportedly	0.
	syl	re+port+ed+ly
	pron	<ri1pc:tidli>
	pos	adv.
	def	according to rumour or report.
	exam	1	he is reportedly living in Australia.
reported speech	0.
	syl	re+port+ed speech
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {indirect speech}.
reporter	1.
	syl	re+port+er
	pron	<ri1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who reports, esp. one employed to gather news for a newspaper, news agency, or broadcasting organization.
reporter	2.
	syl	re+port+er
	pron	<ri1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a barrister, author?!ized to write official accounts of judicial proceedings.
reporter	3.
	syl	re+port+er
	pron	<ri1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person authorized to report the proceedings of a legislature.
reportorial	ety	C20: from #7reporter , influenced by #7editorial  &- re+por+#!to+ri+al+ly adv.
reportorial	0.
	syl	re+por+to+ri:al
	pron	<ripc:1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	of or relating to a newspaper reporter.
report stage	0.
	syl	re+port stage
	pos	n.
	def	the stage preceding the third reading in the passage of a bill through Parliament, at which the bill, as amended in committee, is reported back to the chamber considering it.
repose	ety	C15: from Old French reposer, from Late Latin repaus*_are, from #7re -#7+ paus*_are to stop; see #7pause 
repose	H1.1.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of quiet restfulness; peace or tranquillity.
repose	H1.2.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	dignified calmness of manner; composure.
repose	H1.3.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place (oneself or one's body) in a state of quiet relaxation; lie or lay down at rest.
repose	H1.4.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lie when dead, as in the grave.
repose	H1.5.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Formal. (intr.
	def	foll. by etc.) to take support (from) or be based (on).
	exam	1	your plan reposes on a fallacy.
reposal	sub
	head	repose
	syl	re+1pos+al
	pos	n.
reposedly	sub
	head	repose
	syl	re+pos+ed+ly
	pron	<ri1p*uzidli>
	pos	adv.
reposer	sub
	head	repose
	syl	re+1pos+er
	pos	n.
reposeful	sub
	head	repose
	syl	re+1pose+ful
	pos	adj.
reposefully	sub
	head	repose
	syl	re+1pose+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
reposefulness	sub
	head	repose
	syl	re+1pose+ful+ness
	pos	n.
repose	ety	C15: from Latin rep*_onere to store up, from #7re -#7+ p*_onere to put &- re+#!po+sal n.
repose	H2.1.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (trust or confidence) in a person or thing.
repose	H2.2.
	syl	re+pose
	pron	<ri1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or put (an object) somewhere.
reposit	ety	C17: from Latin repositus replaced, from rep*_onere; see #7repose %2#7, posit 
reposit	0.
	syl	re+pos+it
	pron	<ri1pozit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put away, deposit, or store up.
reposition	1.
	syl	re+po+si+tion
	pron	<2rEp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of depositing or storing.
reposition	2.
	syl	re+po+si+tion
	pron	<2rEp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	the return of a broken or displaced organ, or part to its normal site.
reposition	3.
	syl	re+po+si+tion
	pron	<2rEp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the reinstatement of a person in a post or office.
reposition	4.
	syl	re+po+si+tion
	pron	<2rEp*1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in a new position.
repository	ety	C15: from Latin reposit*_orium, from rep*_onere to place
repositories	infl
	head	repository
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
repository	1.
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ri1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or container in which things can be stored for safety.
repository	2.
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ri1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where things are kept for exhibition; museum.
repository	3.
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ri1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where commodities are kept before being sold; warehouse.
repository	4.
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ri1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of burial; sepulchre.
repository	5.
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ri1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle containing the relics of the dead.
repository	6.
	syl	re+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<ri1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom a secret is entrusted; confidant.
repossess	1.
	syl	re+pos+sess
	pron	<2rEp*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take back possession of (property), esp. for nonpayment of money due under a hire-purchase agreement.
repossess	2.
	syl	re+pos+sess
	pron	<2rEp*1zes>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore ownership of (something) to someone.
repossession	sub
	head	repossess
	syl	re+pos+ses+sion
	pron	<2rEp*1zeS*n>
	pos	n.
repossessor	sub
	head	repossess
	syl	re+pos+1ses+sor
	pos	n.
repots	infl
	head	repot
	syl	re+pots
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
repotting	infl
	head	repot
	syl	re+pot+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
repotted	infl
	head	repot
	syl	re+pot+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
repot	0.
	syl	re+pot
	pron	<rE1pot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (a house plant) into a new usually larger pot.
repouss'e	ety	C19: from French, from repousser to push back, from #7re -#7+ pousser to #7push 
repouss'e	1.
	syl	re+pous+s*'e
	pron	<r*1pu:sA>
	pos	adj.
	def	raised in relief, as a design on a thin piece of metal hammered through from the underside.
repouss'e	2.
	syl	re+pous+s*'e
	pron	<r*1pu:sA>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with such designs.
repouss'e	3.
	syl	re+pous+s*'e
	pron	<r*1pu:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or surface made in this way.
repouss'e	4.
	syl	re+pous+s*'e
	pron	<r*1pu:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of hammering designs in this way.
repp	0.
	syl	repp
	pron	<rep>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rep} %1.
repped	sub
	head	repp
	syl	repped
	pos	adj.
repr	1.
	syl	repr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	represented.
repr	2.
	syl	repr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	representing.
repr	3.
	syl	repr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reprint(ed).
reprehend	ety	C14: from Latin reprehendere to hold fast, rebuke, from #7re -#7+ prendere to grasp
reprehend	0.
	syl	rep+re+hend
	pron	<2repri1hend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find fault with; criticize.
reprehendable	sub
	head	reprehend
	syl	rep+re+1hend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reprehender	sub
	head	reprehend
	syl	rep+re+1hend+er
	pos	n.
reprehensory	sub
	head	reprehend
	syl	rep+re+hen+so:ry
	pron	<2repri1hens*ri>
	pos	adj.
reprehensible	ety	C14: from Late Latin reprehensibilis, from Latin reprehendere to hold back, reprove; see #7reprehend 
reprehensible	0.
	syl	rep+re+hen+si:ble
	pron	<2repri1hens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to criticism or rebuke; blameworthy.
reprehensibility	sub
	head	reprehensible
	or	reprehensibleness
	syl	rep+re+2hen+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reprehensibleness	sub
	head	reprehensible
	or	reprehensibility
	syl	rep+re+1hen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reprehensibly	sub
	head	reprehensible
	syl	rep+re+1hen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
reprehension	0.
	syl	rep+re+hen+sion
	pron	<2repri1henS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of reprehending; reproof or rebuke.
reprehensive	sub
	head	reprehension
	syl	rep+re+1hen+sive
	pos	adj.
reprehensively	sub
	head	reprehension
	syl	rep+re+1hen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
represent	ety	C14: from Latin repraesent*_are to exhibit, from #7re -#7+ praesent*_are to #7present %2
represent	1.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stand as an equivalent of; correspond to.
	exam	1	our tent represents home to us when we go camping.
represent	2.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a substitute or proxy (for).
represent	3.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as or be the authorized delegate or agent for (a person, country, etc.).
	exam	1	an M.P. represents his constituency.
represent	4.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve or use as a means of expressing.
	exam	1	letters represent the sounds of speech.
represent	5.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhibit the characteristics of; exemplify; typify.
	exam	1	romanticism in music is represented by Beethoven.
represent	6.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present an image of through the medium of a picture or sculpture; portray.
represent	7.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring clearly before the mind.
represent	8.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set forth in words; state or explain.
represent	9.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe as having a specified character or quality; make out to be.
	exam	1	he represented her as a saint.
represent	10.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act out the part of on stage; portray.
represent	11.
	syl	rep+re+sent
	pron	<2repri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or produce (a play); stage.
representable	sub
	head	represent
	syl	rep+re+1sent+a:ble
	pos	adj.
representability	sub
	head	represent
	syl	rep+re+2sent+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
re-present	0.
	syl	re-pres:ent
	pron	<2rEpri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present again. &- {re-pres@.en+ta+tion} (@!ri$:pr$ez$$n#!te$I#s$$n)
representation	1.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of representing or the state of being represented.
representation	2.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that represents, such as a verbal or pictorial portrait.
representation	3.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is represented, such as an image brought clearly to mind.
representation	4.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle by which delegates act for a constituency.
representation	5.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of representatives.
representation	6.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	an assertion of fact made by one party to induce another to enter into a contract.
representation	7.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of acting for another, on his authority, in a particular capacity, such as executor or administrator.
representation	8.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a dramatic production or performance.
representation	9.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a statement of facts, true or alleged, esp. one set forth by way of remonstrance or expostulation.
representation	10.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	an analysis of a word, sentence, etc., into its constituents.
	exam	1	phonetic representation.
representational	1.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion+al
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Fine art.
	def	depicting or attempting to depict objects, scenes, figures, etc., directly as seen; naturalistic.
representational	2.
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion+al
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to representation.
representationism	alt
	head	representationalism
	or	representationalism
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion+ism
	pos	n.
representationalism	1.
	or	representationism
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that objects are not identical with our perceptions of them but are either true copies of them or representations modified by the nature of the mind. Compare {presentationism}.
representationalism	2.
	or	representationism
	syl	rep+re+sen+ta+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2reprizen1tAS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fine art.
	def	the practice or advocacy of attempting to depict objects, scenes, figures, etc., directly as seen.
representationalistic	sub
	head	representationalism
	syl	rep+re+sen+2ta+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
representative	1.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that represents another or others.
representative	2.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who represents and tries to sell the products or services of a firm, esp. a travelling salesman. Often shortened to {rep}.
representative	3.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a typical example.
representative	4.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person representing a constituency in a deliberative, legislative, or executive body, esp. a member of the {House of Representatives} (the lower house of Congress). {~}
representative	5.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	serving to represent; symbolic.
representative	6.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	exemplifying a class or kind; typical.
representative	7.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	acting as deputy or proxy for another or others.
representative	8.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	acting for or representing a constituency or the whole people in the process of government.
	exam	1	a representative council.
representative	9.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	of, characterized by, or relating to the political principle of representation of the people.
	exam	1	representative government.
representative	10.
	syl	rep+re+sent:a+tive
	pron	<2repri1zent*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a mental picture or representation.
representatively	sub
	head	representative
	syl	rep+re+1sent:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
representativeness	sub
	head	representative
	syl	rep+re+1sent:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
repress	ety	C14: from Latin reprimere to press back, from #7re -#7+ premere to #7press %1
repress	1.
	syl	re+press
	pron	<ri1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep (feelings, etc.) under control; suppress or restrain.
	exam	1	to repress a desire.
repress	2.
	syl	re+press
	pron	<ri1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a state of subjugation.
	exam	1	to repress a people.
repress	3.
	syl	re+press
	pron	<ri1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to banish (thoughts and impulses that conflict with conventional standards of conduct) from one's conscious mind.
represser	sub
	head	repress
	or	repressor
	syl	re+1press+er
	pos	n.
repressor	sub
	head	repress
	or	represser
	syl	re+1pres+sor
	pos	n.
repressible	sub
	head	repress
	syl	re+1press+i:ble
	pos	adj.
re-press	0.
	syl	re-press
	pron	<rE1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press again, esp. to reproduce more copies of a gramophone record by a second pressing.
reprieve	ety	C16: from Old French repris (something) taken back, from reprendre to take back, from Latin reprehendere; perhaps also influenced by obsolete English repreve to reprove
reprieve	1.
	syl	re+prieve
	pron	<ri1prEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to postpone or remit the punishment of (a person, esp. one condemned to death).
reprieve	2.
	syl	re+prieve
	pron	<ri1prEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give temporary relief to (a person or thing), esp. from otherwise irrevocable harm.
	exam	1	the government has reprieved the company with a huge loan.
reprieve	3.
	syl	re+prieve
	pron	<ri1prEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a postponement or remission of punishment, esp. of a person condemned to death.
reprieve	4.
	syl	re+prieve
	pron	<ri1prEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a warrant granting a postponement.
reprieve	5.
	syl	re+prieve
	pron	<ri1prEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a temporary relief from pain or harm; respite.
reprieve	6.
	syl	re+prieve
	pron	<ri1prEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of reprieving or the state of being reprieved.
reprievable	sub
	head	reprieve
	syl	re+1priev+a:ble
	pos	adj.
repriever	sub
	head	reprieve
	syl	re+1priev+er
	pos	n.
reprimand	ety	C17: from French r*'ep?!rimande, from Latin reprimenda (things) to be repressed; see #7repress 
reprimand	1.
	syl	rep+ri+mand
	pron	<1repri2ma:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproof or formal admoni?!tion; rebuke.
reprimand	2.
	syl	rep+ri+mand
	pron	<1repri2ma:nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to admonish or rebuke, esp. for?!mally; reprove.
reprimander	sub
	head	reprimand
	syl	rep+ri+2mand+er
	pos	n.
reprimandingly	sub
	head	reprimand
	syl	rep+ri+1mand+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
reprint	1.
	syl	re+print
	pron	<1rE2print>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproduction in print of any matter already published; offprint.
reprint	2.
	syl	re+print
	pron	<1rE2print>
	pos	n.
	def	a reissue of a printed work using the same type, plates, etc., as the original.
reprint	3.
	syl	re+print
	pron	<rE1print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print again.
reprinter	sub
	head	reprint
	syl	re+1print+er
	pos	n.
reprisal	ety	C15: from Old French reprisaille, from Old Italian ripresaglia, from riprendere to recapture, from Latin reprehendere to hold fast; see #7reprehend 
reprisal	1.
	syl	re+pris+al
	pron	<ri1prIzL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime, such as the execution of prisoners of war, destruction of property, etc.
reprisal	2.
	syl	re+pris+al
	pron	<ri1prIzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of retaliation in any form.
reprisal	3.
	syl	re+pris+al
	pron	<ri1prIzL>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the forcible seizure of the property or subjects of one nation by another.
reprise	ety	C14: from Old French, from reprendre to take back, from Latin reprehendere; see #7reprehend 
	infl
	head	reprise
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
reprise	1.
	syl	re+prise
	pron	<ri1prEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the repeating of an earlier theme.
reprise	2.
	syl	re+prise
	pron	<ri1prEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repeat (an earlier theme).
repros	infl
	head	repro
	syl	re+pros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
repro	1.
	syl	re+pro
	pron	<1rEpr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for { {reproduction} (sense 2)}.
	exam	1	repro furniture.
repro	2.
	syl	re+pro
	pron	<1rEpr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {reproduction proof}.
reproach	ety	C15: from Old French reprochier, from Latin #7re -#7+ prope near
reproach	1.
	syl	re+proach
	pron	<ri1pr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impute blame to (a person) for an action or fault; rebuke.
reproach	2.
	syl	re+proach
	pron	<ri1pr*uC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to bring disgrace or shame upon.
reproach	3.
	syl	re+proach
	pron	<ri1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of reproaching.
reproach	4.
	syl	re+proach
	pron	<ri1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	rebuke or censure; reproof.
	exam	1	words of reproach.
reproach	5.
	syl	re+proach
	pron	<ri1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	disgrace or shame.
	exam	1	to bring reproach upon one's family.
reproach	6.
	syl	re+proach
	pron	<ri1pr*uC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something that causes or merits blame, rebuke, or disgrace.
reproabove	7.
	head	reproach
	or	beyond reproach
	syl	re+proabove
	def	perfect; beyond criticism.
reproachable	sub
	head	reproach
	syl	re+1proach+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reproachableness	sub
	head	reproach
	syl	re+1proach+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reproachably	sub
	head	reproach
	syl	re+1proach+a:bly
	pos	adv.
reproacher	sub
	head	reproach
	syl	re+1proach+er
	pos	n.
reproachingly	sub
	head	reproach
	syl	re+1proach+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
reproachful	1.
	syl	re+proach+ful
	pron	<ri1pr*uCful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or expressing re?!proach.
reproachful	2.
	syl	re+proach+ful
	pron	<ri1pr*uCful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	deserving of reproach; disgraceful.
reproachfully	sub
	head	reproachful
	syl	re+1proach+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
reproachfulness	sub
	head	reproachful
	syl	re+1proach+ful+ness
	pos	n.
reprobate	ety	C16: from Late Latin reprob*_atus held in disfavour, from Latin #7re -#7+ prob*_are to #7approve 
reprobate	1.
	syl	rep+ro+bate
	pron	<1repr*u2bAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally unprincipled; de?!praved.
reprobate	2.
	syl	rep+ro+bate
	pron	<1repr*u2bAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	destined or condemned to eternal punishment in hell.
reprobate	3.
	syl	rep+ro+bate
	pron	<1repr*u2bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unprincipled, depraved, or damned person.
reprobate	4.
	syl	rep+ro+bate
	pron	<1repr*u2bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a disreputable or roguish person.
	exam	1	the old reprobate.
reprobate	5.
	syl	rep+ro+bate
	pron	<1repr*u2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disapprove of; condemn.
reprobate	6.
	syl	rep+ro+bate
	pron	<1repr*u2bAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of God
	def	to destine, consign, or condemn to eternal punishment in hell.
reprobacy	sub
	head	reprobate
	syl	rep+ro+ba+cy
	pron	<1repr*b*si>
	pos	n.
reprobater	sub
	head	reprobate
	syl	rep+ro+2bat+er
	pos	n.
reprobation	1.
	syl	rep+ro+ba+tion
	pron	<2repr*u1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	disapproval, blame, or censure.
reprobation	2.
	syl	rep+ro+ba+tion
	pron	<2repr*u1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	condemnation to eternal punishment in hell; rejection by God.
reprobative	sub
	head	reprobation
	or	reprobationary
	syl	rep+ro+ba+tive
	pron	<1repr*b*tiv>
	pos	adj.
reprobationary	sub
	head	reprobation
	or	reprobative
	syl	rep+ro+1ba+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
reprobatively	sub
	head	reprobation
	syl	rep+ro+ba+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
reproduce	1.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make a copy, representation, or imitation of; duplicate.
reproduce	2.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process of reproduction.
reproduce	3.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to produce or exhibit again.
reproduce	4.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring back into existence again; re-create.
reproduce	5.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring before the mind again (a scene, event, etc.) through memory or imagination.
reproduce	6.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come out (well, badly, etc.), when copied.
reproduce	7.
	syl	re+pro+duce
	pron	<2rEpr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to replace (damaged parts or organs) by a process of natural growth; regenerate.
reproducer	sub
	head	reproduce
	syl	re+pro+1duc+er
	pos	n.
reproducible	sub
	head	reproduce
	syl	re+pro+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
reproducibility	sub
	head	reproduce
	syl	re+pro+2duc+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reproduction	1.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any of various processes, either sexual or asexual, by which an animal or plant produces one or more individuals similar to itself.
reproduction	2.a.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation or facsimile of a work of art, esp. of a picture made by photoengraving.
reproduction	2.b.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reproduction portrait.
reproduction	3.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of reproducing.
reproduction	4.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being reproduced.
reproduction	5.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a revival of an earlier production, as of a play.
reproduction proof	0.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tion proof
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a proof of very good quality used for photographic reproduction to make a printing plate. Sometimes shortened to {repro} or {repro proof}.
reproductive	0.
	syl	re+pro+duc+tive
	pron	<2rEpr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characteristic of, or taking part in reproduction.
reproductively	sub
	head	reproductive
	syl	re+pro+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
reproductiveness	sub
	head	reproductive
	syl	re+pro+1duc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
reprography	0.
	syl	re+prog+ra+phy
	pron	<ri1progr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of copying, reprinting, or reproducing printed material.
reprographic	sub
	head	reprography
	syl	rep+ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2repr*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
reproof	ety	C14: reproffe, from Old French reprove, from Late Latin reprob*_are to disapprove of; see #7reprobate 
reproof	0.
	syl	re+proof
	pron	<ri1pru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or expression of rebuke or censure. Also: {re+prov+al} (r$I#!pru:v%@l).
re-proof	1.
	syl	re-proof
	pron	<rE1pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (a garment, etc.) so as to renew its texture, waterproof qualities, etc.
re-proof	2.
	syl	re-proof
	pron	<rE1pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide a new proof of (a book, galley, etc.)
reprove	ety	C14: from Old French reprover, from Late Latin reprob*_are, from Latin #7re -#7+ prob*_are to examine, #7approve 
reprove	0.
	syl	re+prove
	pron	<ri1pru:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak disapprovingly to (a person); rebuke or scold.
reprovable	sub
	head	reprove
	syl	re+1prov+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reprover	sub
	head	reprove
	syl	re+1prov+er
	pos	n.
reprovingly	sub
	head	reprove
	syl	re+1prov+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
rept	1.
	syl	rept.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	receipt.
rept	2.
	syl	rept.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	report.
reptant	ety	C17: from Latin rept*_are to creep
reptant	0.
	syl	rep+tant
	pron	<1rept*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	creeping, crawling, or lying along the ground. Also: {repent}.
reptile	ety	C14: from Late Latin rep?!tilis creeping, from Latin r*_epere to crawl
reptile	1.
	syl	rep+tile
	pron	<1reptIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the cold-blooded vertebrates constituting the class characterized by lungs, an outer covering of horny scales or plates, and young produced in amniotic eggs. The class today includes the tortoises, turtles, snakes, lizards, and crocodiles; in Mesozoic times it was the dominant group, containing the dinosaurs and related forms.
reptile	2.
	syl	rep+tile
	pron	<1reptIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a grovelling insignificant person.
	exam	1	you miserable little reptile&!
reptile	3.
	syl	rep+tile
	pron	<1reptIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	creeping, crawling, or squirming.
reptile	4.
	syl	rep+tile
	pron	<1reptIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	grovelling or insignificant; mean; contemptible.
reptilian	1.
	syl	rep+til+i:an
	pron	<rep1tili*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or characteristic of reptiles.
reptilian	2.
	syl	rep+til+i:an
	pron	<rep1tili*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	mean or treacherous; contemptible.
	exam	1	reptilian behaviour.
reptilian	3.
	syl	rep+til+i:an
	pron	<rep1tili*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a less common name for {reptile}.
Repub	1.
	syl	Repub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Republic.
Repub	2.
	syl	Repub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Republican.
republic	ety	C17: from French r*'epublique, from Latin r*_espublica literally: the public thing, from r*_es thing+ publica #7public 
republic	1.
	syl	re+pub+lic
	pron	<ri1p^blik>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of government in which the people or their elected representatives possess the supreme power.
republic	2.
	syl	re+pub+lic
	pron	<ri1p^blik>
	pos	n.
	def	a political or national unit possessing such a form of government.
republic	3.
	syl	re+pub+lic
	pron	<ri1p^blik>
	pos	n.
	def	a constitutional form in which the head of state is an elected or nominated president.
republic	4.
	syl	re+pub+lic
	pron	<ri1p^blik>
	pos	n.
	def	any community or group that resembles a political republic in that its members or elements exhibit a general equality, shared interests, etc..
	exam	1	the republic of letters.
republican	1.
	syl	re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or relating to a republic.
republican	2.
	syl	re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	supporting or advocating a republic.
republican	3.
	syl	re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter or advocate of a republic.
Republican	1.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or relating to a Republican Party.
Republican	2.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or relating to the Irish Republican Army.
Republican	3.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of a Republican Party.
Republican	4.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can
	pron	<ri1p^blik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of the Irish Re?!publican Army.
republicanism	1.
	syl	re+pub+li+can+ism
	pron	<ri1p^blik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles or theory of republican government.
republicanism	2.
	syl	re+pub+li+can+ism
	pron	<ri1p^blik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	support for a republic.
republicanism	3.
	syl	re+pub+li+can+ism
	pron	<ri1p^blik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	support for a Republican Party or for the Irish Republican Army.
republicanise	alt
	head	republicanize
	or	republicanize
	syl	re+pub+li+can+ise
	pron	<ri1p^blik*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
republicanize	0.
	or	republicanise
	syl	re+pub+li+can+ize
	pron	<ri1p^blik*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make republican.
republicanization	sub
	head	republicanize
	or	republicanisation
	syl	re+2pub+li+can:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
republicanisation	sub
	head	republicanize
	or	republicanization
	syl	re+2pub+li+can:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Republican Party	1.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two major political parties in the U.S.: established around 1854. Compare {Demo?!cratic Party}.
Republican Party	2.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of political parties in other countries, usually so named to indicate their opposition to monarchy.
Republican Party	3.
	syl	Re+pub+li+can Par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	another name for the { {Democratic-Republican Party}}.
repudiate	ety	C16: from Latin repudi*_are to put away, from repudium a separation, divorce, from #7re -#7+ pud*_ere to be ashamed
repudiate	1.
	syl	re+pu+di+ate
	pron	<ri1pju:di2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject the authority or validity of; refuse to accept or ratify.
	exam	1	Congress repudiated the treaty that the President had negotiated.
repudiate	2.
	syl	re+pu+di+ate
	pron	<ri1pju:di2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse to acknowledge or pay (a debt).
repudiate	3.
	syl	re+pu+di+ate
	pron	<ri1pju:di2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast off or disown (a son, lover, etc.).
repudiable	sub
	head	repudiate
	syl	re+1pu+di+a:ble
	pos	adj.
repudiative	sub
	head	repudiate
	or	repudiatory
	syl	re+1pu+di:a+tive
	pos	adj.
repudiatory	sub
	head	repudiate
	or	repudiative
	syl	re+1pu+di:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
repudiator	sub
	head	repudiate
	syl	re+1pu+di:2a+tor
	pos	n.
repugn	ety	C14: from Old French repugner, from Latin repugn*_are to fight against, from #7re -#7+ pugn*_are to fight
repugn	0.
	syl	re+pugn
	pron	<ri1pju:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to oppose or conflict (with).
repugnant	ety	C14: from Latin re?!pugn*_ans resisting; see #7repugn  &- re+#!pug+nance or re+#!pug+nan+cy n. &- re+#!pug+nant+ly adv.
repugnant	1.
	syl	re+pug+nant
	pron	<ri1p^gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	repellent to the senses; causing aversion.
repugnant	2.
	syl	re+pug+nant
	pron	<ri1p^gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	distasteful; offensive; disgusting.
repugnant	3.
	syl	re+pug+nant
	pron	<ri1p^gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	con?!tradictory; inconsistent or incompatible.
repulse	ety	C16: from Latin repellere to drive back, #7repel 
repulse	1.
	syl	re+pulse
	pron	<ri1p^ls>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive back or ward off (an attacking force); repel; rebuff.
repulse	2.
	syl	re+pulse
	pron	<ri1p^ls>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject with coldness or discourtesy.
	exam	1	she repulsed his advances.
repulse	3.
	syl	re+pulse
	pron	<ri1p^ls>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of driving back or warding off; rebuff.
repulse	4.
	syl	re+pulse
	pron	<ri1p^ls>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a cold discourteous rejection or refusal.
repulser	sub
	head	repulse
	syl	re+1puls+er
	pos	n.
repulsion	1.
	syl	re+pul+sion
	pron	<ri1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of disgust or aversion.
repulsion	2.
	syl	re+pul+sion
	pron	<ri1p^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a force tending to separate two objects, such as the force between two like electric charges or magnetic poles.
repulsive	1.
	syl	re+pul+sive
	pron	<ri1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or occasioning re?!pug?!nance; loathesome; disgusting or distasteful.
	exam	1	a repulsive sight.
repulsive	2.
	syl	re+pul+sive
	pron	<ri1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to repel, esp. by coldness and discourtesy.
repulsive	3.
	syl	re+pul+sive
	pron	<ri1p^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phy?!sics.
	def	concerned with, producing, or being a repulsion.
repulsively	sub
	head	repulsive
	syl	re+1pul+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
repulsiveness	sub
	head	repulsive
	syl	re+1pul+sive+ness
	pos	n.
reputable	1.
	syl	rep:u+ta:ble
	pron	<1repjut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a good reputation; honoured, trustworthy, or respectable.
reputable	2.
	syl	rep:u+ta:ble
	pron	<1repjut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of words
	def	accept?!able as good usage; standard.
reputability	sub
	head	reputable
	or	reputableness
	syl	rep:u+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reputableness	sub
	head	reputable
	or	reputability
	syl	rep:u+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reputably	sub
	head	reputable
	syl	rep:u+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
reputation	ety	C14: from Latin reput*_ati*_o a reckoning, from reput*_are to calculate, meditate; see #7repute 
reputation	1.
	syl	rep:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2repju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the estimation in which a person or thing is generally held; opinion.
reputation	2.
	syl	rep:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2repju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a high opinion generally held about a person or thing; esteem.
reputation	3.
	syl	rep:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2repju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	notoriety or fame, esp. for some specified characteristic.
have a reputation	4.
	head	reputation
	syl	have a reputation.
	def	to be known or notorious, esp. for promiscuity, excessive drinking, or the like.
reputationless	sub
	head	reputation
	syl	rep:u+1ta+tion+less
	pos	adj.
repute	ety	C15: from Old French reputer, from Latin reput*_are to think over, from #7re -#7+ put*_are to think
repute	1.
	syl	re+pute
	pron	<ri1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to consider (a person or thing) to be as specified.
	exam	1	he is reputed to be intelligent.
repute	2.
	syl	re+pute
	pron	<ri1pju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	public estimation; reputation.
	exam	1	a writer of little repute.
reputed	0.
	syl	re+put+ed
	pron	<ri1pju:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	generally reckoned or considered; supposed or alleged.
	exam	1	he is the reputed writer of two epic poems.
reputedly	sub
	head	reputed
	syl	re+1put+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
req	1.
	syl	req.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	request.
req	2.
	syl	req.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	required.
req	3.
	syl	req.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	requisition.
request	ety	C14: from Old French requeste, from Vulgar Latin requaerere (unattested) to seek after; see #7require, quest 
request	1.
	syl	re+quest
	pron	<ri1kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express a desire for, esp. politely; ask for or demand.
	exam	1	to request a bottle of wine.
request	2.a.
	syl	re+quest
	pron	<ri1kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of requesting, esp. in the form of a written statement, etc.; petition or solicitation.
	exam	1	a request for a song.
request	2.b.
	syl	re+quest
	pron	<ri1kwest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a request programme.
at the request of	3.
	head	request
	syl	at the request of.
	def	in accordance with the specific demand or wish of (someone).
by request	4.
	head	request
	syl	by request.
	def	in accordance with someone's desire.
in request	5.
	head	request
	syl	in request.
	def	in demand; popular.
	exam	1	he is in request in concert halls all over the world.
on request	6.
	head	request
	syl	on request.
	def	on the occasion of a demand or request.
	exam	1	application forms are available on request.
requester	sub
	head	request
	syl	re+1quest+er
	pos	n.
request stop	0.
	syl	re+quest stop
	pos	n.
	def	a point on a route at which a bus, etc., will stop only if signalled to do so. U.S. equivalent: {flag stop}.
Requiem	ety	C14: from Latin requi*_es rest, from the opening of the introit, Requiem aeternam dona eis Rest eternal grant unto them
Requiem	1.
	syl	Req:ui+em
	pron	<1rekwi2em>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a Mass celebrated for the dead.
Requiem	2.
	syl	Req:ui+em
	pron	<1rekwi2em>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this Mass.
Requiem	3.
	syl	Req:ui+em
	pron	<1rekwi2em>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of music composed or performed as a memorial to a dead person or persons.
requiem shark	0.
	syl	req:ui+em shark
	pos	n.
	def	any shark of occurring mostly in tropical seas and characterized by a nictitating membrane and a heterocercal tail. The family includes the tiger shark and the soupfin.
requiescat	ety	Latin, from requiescat in pace may he rest in peace
requiescat	0.
	syl	req:ui+es+cat
	pron	<2rekwi1esk@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a prayer for the repose of the souls of the dead.
require	ety	C14: from Old French requerre, from Vulgar Latin requaerere (unattested) to seek after, from Latin requ*_irere to seek to know, but also influenced by quaerere to seek
require	1.
	syl	re+quire
	pron	<ri1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to have need of; depend upon; want.
require	2.
	syl	re+quire
	pron	<ri1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to impose as a necessity; make necessary.
	exam	1	this work requires precision.
require	3.
	syl	re+quire
	pron	<ri1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to make formal request (for); insist upon or demand, esp. as an obligation.
require	4.
	syl	re+quire
	pron	<ri1kwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to call upon or oblige (a person) authoritatively; order or command.
	exam	1	to require someone to account for his actions.
requirable	sub
	head	require
	syl	re+1quir+a:ble
	pos	adj.
requirer	sub
	head	require
	syl	re+1quir+er
	pos	n.
requirement	1.
	syl	re+quire+ment
	pron	<ri1kwI*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something demanded or imposed as an obligation.
	exam	1	Latin is no longer a requirement for entry to university.
requirement	2.
	syl	re+quire+ment
	pron	<ri1kwI*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing desired or needed.
requirement	3.
	syl	re+quire+ment
	pron	<ri1kwI*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of requiring.
requisite	ety	C15: from Latin requis*_itus sought after, from requ*_irere to seek for, #7require 
requisite	1.
	syl	req:ui+site
	pron	<1rekwizit>
	pos	adj.
	def	absolutely essential; indispensable.
requisite	2.
	syl	req:ui+site
	pron	<1rekwizit>
	pos	n.
	def	something indispensable; necessity.
requisitely	sub
	head	requisite
	syl	req:ui+site+ly
	pos	adv.
requisiteness	sub
	head	requisite
	syl	req:ui+site+ness
	pos	n.
requisition	1.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a request or demand, esp. an authoritative or formal one.
requisition	2.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official form on which such a demand is made.
requisition	3.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of taking something over, esp. temporarily for military or public use in time of emergency.
requisition	4.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a necessary or essential condition; requisite.
requisition	5.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal request by one government to another for the surrender of a fugitive from justice.
requisition	6.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to demand and take for use or service, esp. by military or public authority.
requisition	7.
	syl	req:ui+si+tion
	pron	<2rekwi1ziS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to require (someone) formally to do (something).
	exam	1	to requisition a soldier to drive a staff officer's car.
requisitionary	sub
	head	requisition
	syl	req:ui+1si+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
requisitioner	sub
	head	requisition
	or	requisitionist
	syl	req:ui+1si+tion+er
	pos	n.
requisitionist	sub
	head	requisition
	or	requisitioner
	syl	req:ui+1si+tion+ist
	pos	n.
requital	1.
	syl	re+quit+al
	pron	<ri1kwItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of requiting.
requital	2.
	syl	re+quit+al
	pron	<ri1kwItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a return or compensation for a good or bad action.
requite	ety	C16: #7re -#7+ obsolete quite to discharge, repay; see #7quit 
requite	0.
	syl	re+quite
	pron	<ri1kwIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make return to (a person for a kindness or injury); repay with a similar action.
requitable	sub
	head	requite
	syl	re+1quit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
requitement	sub
	head	requite
	syl	re+1quite+ment
	pos	n.
requiter	sub
	head	requite
	syl	re+1quit+er
	pos	n.
reradiation	0.
	syl	re+ra+di:a+tion
	pron	<2rErAdi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	radiation resulting from the previous absorption of primary radiation.
reredos	ety	C14: from Old French areredos, from arere behind+ dos back, from Latin dorsum 
reredos	1.
	syl	rere+dos
	pron	<1ri*dos>
	pos	n.
	def	a screen or wall decoration at the back of an altar, in the form of a hanging, tapestry, painting, or piece of metalwork or sculpture.
reredos	2.
	syl	rere+dos
	pron	<1ri*dos>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fireback}.
reremouse	ety	Old English hr*_erem*_us, probably from hr*_eran to move+ m*_us #7mouse 
rearmouse	alt
	head	reremouse
	or	reremouse
	syl	rear+mouse
	pron	<1ri*2maus>
	pos	n.
reremice	infl
	head	reremouse
	syl	rere+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reremouse	0.
	or	rearmouse
	syl	rere+mouse
	pron	<1ri*2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {bat} (the animal).
reruns	infl
	head	rerun
	syl	re+runs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rerunning	infl
	head	rerun
	syl	re+run+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reran	infl
	head	rerun
	syl	re+ran.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rerun	1.
	syl	re+run
	pron	<rE1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to broadcast or put on (a film, play, series, etc.) again.
rerun	2.
	syl	re+run
	pron	<rE1r^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to run (a race, etc.) again.
rerun	3.
	syl	re+run
	pron	<1rE2r^n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a film, play, series, etc., that is broadcast or put on again; repeat.
rerun	4.
	syl	re+run
	pron	<1rE2r^n>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a race that is run again.
res	infl
	syl	res.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
res	0.
	syl	res
	pron	<rAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin.
	def	a thing, matter, or object.
res	1.
	syl	res.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	research.
res	2.
	syl	res.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reserve.
res	3.
	syl	res.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	residence.
res	4.
	syl	res.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	resides.
res	5.
	syl	res.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	resigned.
res	6.
	syl	res.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	resolution.
res adjudicata	0.
	syl	res ad+ju+di+ca+ta
	pron	<1rAs> <*2Ju:di1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {res judicata}.
resale	0.
	syl	re+sale
	pron	<1rE2sAl>, <rE1sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the selling again of something purchased.
resalable	sub
	head	resale
	or	resaleable
	syl	re+1sal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
resaleable	sub
	head	resale
	or	resalable
	syl	re+1sale+a:ble
	pos	adj.
resale price maintenance	0.
	syl	re+sale price main+te+nance
	pos	n.
	def	the practice by which a manufacturer establishes a fixed or minimum price for the resale of a brand product by retailers or other distributors. U.S. equivalent: {fair trade}. Abbrev.: {r.p.m}.
rescind	ety	C17: from Latin r*_escindere to cut off, from re- (intensive)+ scindere to cut
rescind	0.
	syl	re+scind
	pron	<ri1sind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annul or repeal.
rescindable	sub
	head	rescind
	syl	re+1scind+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rescinder	sub
	head	rescind
	syl	re+1scind+er
	pos	n.
rescindment	sub
	head	rescind
	syl	re+1scind+ment
	pos	n.
rescissible	0.
	syl	re+scis+si:ble
	pron	<ri1sis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be rescinded.
rescission	0.
	syl	re+scis+sion
	pron	<ri1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rescinding.
rescissory	0.
	syl	re+scis+so:ry
	pron	<ri1sis*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power to rescind.
rescript	ety	C16: from Latin r*_escriptum a reply, from r*_escribere to write back
rescript	1.
	syl	re+script
	pron	<1rE2skript>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	an ordinance taking the form of a reply by the emperor to a question on a point of law.
rescript	2.
	syl	re+script
	pron	<1rE2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	any official announcement or edict; a decree.
rescript	3.
	syl	re+script
	pron	<1rE2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	something rewritten.
rescript	4.
	syl	re+script
	pron	<1rE2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of rewriting.
rescue	ety	C14: rescowen, from Old French rescourre, from #7re -#7+ escourre to pull away, from Latin excutere to shake off, from quatere to shake
rescues	infl
	head	rescue
	syl	res+cues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rescuing	infl
	head	rescue
	syl	res+cu+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rescued	infl
	head	rescue
	syl	res+cued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rescue	1.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (someone or something) out of danger, attack, harm, etc.; deliver or save.
rescue	2.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free (a person) from legal custody by force.
rescue	3.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to seize (goods or property) by force.
rescue	4.a.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of rescuing.
rescue	4.b.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rescue party.
rescue	5.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the forcible removal of a person from legal custody.
rescue	6.
	syl	res+cue
	pron	<1reskju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	the forcible seizure of goods or property.
rescuable	sub
	head	rescue
	syl	res+cu+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rescuer	sub
	head	rescue
	syl	res+cu+er
	pos	n.
research	ety	C16: from Old French recercher to seek, search again, from #7re -#7+ cercher to #7search 
research	1.
	syl	re+search
	pron	<ri1sR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	systematic investigation to establish facts or principles or to collect information on a subject.
research	2.
	syl	re+search
	pron	<ri1sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry out investigations into (a subject, problem, etc.).
researchable	sub
	head	research
	syl	re+1search+a:ble
	pos	adj.
researcher	sub
	head	research
	syl	re+1search+er
	pos	n.
reseat	1.
	syl	re+seat
	pron	<rE1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show (a person) to a new seat.
reseat	2.
	syl	re+seat
	pron	<rE1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a new seat on (a chair, etc.).
reseat	3.
	syl	re+seat
	pron	<rE1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide new seats for (a hall, theatre, etc.).
reseat	4.
	syl	re+seat
	pron	<rE1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to re-form the seating of (a valve).
reseau	ety	French, from Old French resel a little net, from rais net, from Latin r*_ete 
reseaux	infl
	head	reseau
	or	reseaus
	syl	re+seaux
	pron	<-z*u>, <-z*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reseaus	infl
	head	reseau
	or	reseaux
	syl	re+seaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reseau	1.
	syl	re+seau
	pron	<1rez*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mesh background to a lace or other pattern.
reseau	2.
	syl	re+seau
	pron	<1rez*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a network of fine lines cut into a glass plate used as a reference grid on star photographs.
reseau	3.
	syl	re+seau
	pron	<1rez*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a screen covered in a regular pattern of minute coloured dots or lines, formerly used in colour photography.
resect	ety	C17: from Latin resec*_are to cut away, from #7re -#7+ sec*_are to cut
resect	0.
	syl	re+sect
	pron	<ri1sekt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to cut out part of a bone, organ, or other structure or part.
resection	1.
	syl	re+sec+tion
	pron	<ri1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	excision of part of a bone, organ, or other part.
resection	2.
	syl	re+sec+tion
	pron	<ri1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a method of fixing the position of a point by making angular observations to three fixed points.
resectional	sub
	head	resection
	syl	re+1sec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
reseda	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin: heal&! from res*_ed*_are to assuage, from #7re -#7+ s*_ed*_are to soothe; see #7sedate 
reseda	1.
	syl	res+e:da
	pron	<1resid*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus of the Mediterranean region, including mignonette and dyer's rocket, which has small spikes of grey-green flowers.
reseda	2.
	syl	res+e:da
	pron	<1resid*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a greyish-green colour; mignonette.
resemblance	1.
	syl	re+sem+blance
	pron	<ri1zembl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of resembling; likeness or similarity in nature, appearance, etc.
resemblance	2.
	syl	re+sem+blance
	pron	<ri1zembl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree or extent to which or the respect in which a likeness exists.
resemblance	3.
	syl	re+sem+blance
	pron	<ri1zembl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling something else; semblance; likeness.
resemblant	sub
	head	resemblance
	syl	re+1sem+blant
	pos	adj.
resemble	ety	C14: from Old French resembler, from #7re -#7+ sembler to look like, from Latin similis like
resemble	0.
	syl	re+sem+ble
	pron	<ri1zembL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to possess some similarity to; be like.
resembler	sub
	head	resemble
	syl	re+1sem+bler
	pos	n.
resent	ety	C17: from French ressentir, from #7re -#7+ sentir to feel, from Latin sent*_ire to perceive; see #7sense 
resent	0.
	syl	re+sent
	pron	<ri1zent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel bitter, indignant, or aggrieved at.
resentful	0.
	syl	re+sent+ful
	pron	<ri1zentful>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or characterized by resentment.
resentfully	sub
	head	resentful
	syl	re+1sent+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
resentfulness	sub
	head	resentful
	syl	re+1sent+ful+ness
	pos	n.
resentment	0.
	syl	re+sent+ment
	pron	<ri1zentm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anger, bitterness, or ill will.
reserpine	ety	C20: from Ger?!man Reserpin, probably from the New Latin name of the plant
reserpine	0.
	syl	re+ser+pine
	pron	<1res*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	an insoluble alkaloid, extracted from the roots of the plant used medicinally to lower blood pressure and as a sedative and tranquillizer. Formula: C\3\3H\4\0N\2O\9; melting pt.: 264-5?%C.
reservation	1.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of reserving.
reservation	2.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something reserved, esp. hotel accommodation, a seat on an aeroplane, in a theatre, etc.
reservation	3.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a stated or unstated qualification of opinion that prevents one's whole?!hearted acceptance of a proposal, claim, statement, etc.
reservation	4.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land set aside, esp. (in the U.S.) for American Indian peoples.
reservation	5.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the strip of land between the two carriageways of a dual carriageway.
reservation	6.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of keeping back, esp. for oneself; withholding.
reservation	7.
	syl	res+er+va+tion
	pron	<2rez*1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a right or interest retained by the grantor in property granted, conveyed, leased, etc., to another.
	exam	1	a reservation of rent.
reserve	ety	C14: from Old French reserver, from Latin reserv*_are to save up, from #7re -#7+ serv*_are to keep
reserve	1.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep back or set aside, esp. for future use or contingency; withhold.
reserve	2.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep for oneself; retain.
	exam	1	I reserve the right to question these men later.
reserve	3.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or secure by advance arrangement.
	exam	1	I have reserved two tickets for tonight's show.
reserve	4.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay delivery of (a judgment), esp. in order to allow time for full consideration of the issues involved.
reserve	5.a.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something kept back or set aside, esp. for future use or contingency.
reserve	5.b.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a reserve stock.
reserve	6.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the state or condition of being reserved.
	exam	1	I have plenty in reserve.
reserve	7.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a tract of land set aside for wild animals, flowers, etc..
	exam	1	a nature reserve.
reserve	8.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a public park.
reserve	9.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of reserving; reservation.
reserve	10.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a member of a team who only plays if a playing member drops out; a substitute.
reserve	11.a.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a part of an army or formation not committed to immediate action in a military engagement. that part of a nation's armed services not in active service.
reserve	11.b.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	coolness or formality of manner; restraint, silence, or reticence.
reserve	12.a.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a portion of capital not invested (a {capital reserve}) or a portion of profits not distributed (a {revenue} or {general reserve}) by a bank or business enterprise and held to meet legal requirements, future liabilities, or contingencies.
reserve	12.b.
	syl	re+serve
	pron	<ri1zR:v>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	liquid assets held by an organization, government, etc., to meet expenses and liabilities.
without reserve	13.
	head	reserve
	syl	without reserve.
	def	without reservations; fully; wholeheartedly.
reservable	sub
	head	reserve
	syl	re+1serv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reserver	sub
	head	reserve
	syl	re+1serv+er
	pos	n.
re-serve	0.
	syl	re-serve
	pron	<rE1sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve again.
reserve bank	0.
	syl	re+serve bank
	pos	n.
	def	one of the twelve banks forming part of the U.S. Federal Reserve System.
reserve currency	0.
	syl	re+serve cur+ren+cy
	pos	n.
	def	foreign currency that is acceptable as a medium of international payments and that is therefore held in reserve by many countries.
reserved	1.
	syl	re+served
	pron	<ri1zR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	set aside for use by a particular person or people.
	exam	1	this table is reserved.
reserved	2.
	syl	re+served
	pron	<ri1zR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	cool or formal in manner; restrained, silent, or reticent.
reserved	3.
	syl	re+served
	pron	<ri1zR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	destined; fated.
	exam	1	a man reserved for great things.
reservedness	sub
	head	reserved
	syl	re+1serv+ed+ness
	pos	n.
reserved list	0.
	syl	re+served list
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a list of retired naval, army, or air-force officers available for recall to active service in an emergency.
reserved occupation	0.
	syl	re+served oc+cu+pa+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	an occupation from which one will not be called up for military service.
reserve price	0.
	syl	re+serve price
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the minimum price acceptable to the owner of property being auctioned. U.S. equivalent: {upset price}.
reservist	0.
	syl	re+serv+ist
	pron	<ri1zR:vist>
	pos	n.
	def	one who serves in the reserve formations of a nation's armed forces.
reservoir	ety	C17: from French r*'eservoir, from r*'eserver to #7reserve 
reservoir	1.
	syl	res+er+voir
	pron	<1rez*2vwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural or artificial lake or large tank used for collecting and storing water, esp. for community water supplies or irrigation.
reservoir	2.
	syl	res+er+voir
	pron	<1rez*2vwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle for storing gas, esp. one attached to a stove.
reservoir	3.
	syl	res+er+voir
	pron	<1rez*2vwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a vacuole or cavity in an organism, containing a secretion or some other fluid.
reservoir	4.
	syl	res+er+voir
	pron	<1rez*2vwa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {cisterna}.
reservoir	5.
	syl	res+er+voir
	pron	<1rez*2vwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where a great stock of anything is accumulated.
reservoir	6.
	syl	res+er+voir
	pron	<1rez*2vwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large supply of something; reserve.
	exam	1	a reservoir of talent.
resets	infl
	head	reset
	syl	re+sets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
resetting	infl
	head	reset
	syl	re+set+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reset	infl
	syl	re+set.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reset	1.
	syl	re+set
	pron	<rE1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set again (a broken bone, matter in type, a gemstone, etc.).
reset	2.
	syl	re+set
	pron	<rE1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (a gauge, dial, etc.) to zero.
reset	3.
	syl	re+set
	pron	<1rE2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of setting again.
reset	4.
	syl	re+set
	pron	<1rE2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a thing that is set again.
reset	5.
	syl	re+set
	pron	<1rE2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a plant that has been recently transplanted.
reset	6.
	syl	re+set
	pron	<1rE2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a device for resetting in?!stru?!ments, controls, etc.
resetter	sub
	head	reset
	syl	re+1set+ter
	pos	n.
res gestae	ety	Latin
res gestae	1.
	syl	res ges+tae
	pron	<1rAs> <1JestE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	things done or accomplished; achievements.
res gestae	2.
	syl	res ges+tae
	pron	<1rAs> <1JestE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Law.
	def	incidental facts and circum?!stances that are admissible in evidence because they introduce or explain the matter in issue.
resh	ety	from Hebrew, from r*_osh head
resh	0.
	syl	resh
	pron	<rAS>, Hebrew <rAS>
	pos	n.
	def	the 20th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800685) , transliterated as
reshape	0.
	syl	re+shape
	pron	<rE1SAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape again or differently.
Resht	0.
	syl	Resht
	pron	<reSt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Rasht}.
reshuffle	1.
	syl	re+shuf+fle
	pron	<rE1S^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of shuffling again.
reshuffle	2.
	syl	re+shuf+fle
	pron	<rE1S^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a re?!organization, esp. of jobs within a government or cabinet.
reshuffle	3.
	syl	re+shuf+fle
	pron	<rE1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry out a reshuffle (on).
reside	ety	C15: from Latin resid*_ere to sit back, from #7re -#7+ sed*_ere to sit
reside	1.
	syl	re+side
	pron	<ri1zId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to live permanently or for a considerable time (in a place); have one's home (in).
	exam	1	he now resides in London.
reside	2.
	syl	re+side
	pron	<ri1zId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal.
	usage	of things, qualities, etc.
	def	to be inherently present (in); be vested (in).
	exam	1	political power resides in military strength.
resider	sub
	head	reside
	syl	re+1sid+er
	pos	n.
residence	1.
	syl	res:i+dence
	pron	<1rezid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in which one resides; abode or home.
residence	2.
	syl	res:i+dence
	pron	<1rezid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a large imposing house; mansion.
residence	3.
	syl	res:i+dence
	pron	<1rezid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact of residing in a place or a period of residing.
residence	4.
	syl	res:i+dence
	pron	<1rezid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the official house of the governor of any of various countries.
residence	5.
	syl	res:i+dence
	pron	<1rezid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being officially present (esp. in the phrase {in residence) }.
residence	6.
	syl	res:i+dence
	pron	<1rezid*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the seat of some inherent quality, etc.
residencies	infl
	head	residency
	syl	res:i+den+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
residency	1.
	syl	res:i+den+cy
	pron	<1rezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {residence}.
residency	2.
	syl	res:i+den+cy
	pron	<1rezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the period, following internship, during which a physician undergoes further clinical training, usually in one medical speciality.
residency	3.
	syl	res:i+den+cy
	pron	<1rezid*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, formerly
	def	the official house of the governor general at the court of a native prince.
resident	1.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who resides in a place.
resident	2.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a representative of the British government in a British protectorate.
resident	3.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the 17th century
	def	a diplomatic representative ranking below an ambassador.
resident	4.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India, formerly
	def	a representative of the British governor general at the court of a native prince.
resident	5.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird or other animal that does not migrate.
resident	6.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a physician who lives in the hospital where he works while undergoing specialist training after completing his internship. Compare {house physician}.
resident	7.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in a place; residing.
resident	8.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	living or staying at a place in order to discharge a duty, etc.
resident	9.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of qualities, characteristics, etc.
	def	existing or inherent (in).
resident	10.
	syl	res:i+dent
	pron	<1rezid*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds and other animals
	def	not in the habit of migrating.
residentship	sub
	head	resident
	syl	res:i+dent+2ship
	pos	n.
resident commissioner	0.
	syl	res:i+dent com+mis+sion+er
	pos	n.
	def	the representative of Puerto Rico in the U.S. House of Representatives. He may speak but has no vote.
residential	1.
	syl	res:i+den+tial
	pron	<2rezi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for or allocated for residence.
	exam	1	a residential area.
residential	2.
	syl	res:i+den+tial
	pron	<2rezi1denS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having residence.
residentially	sub
	head	residential
	syl	res:i+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
residentiary	1.
	syl	res:i+den+tiar:y
	pron	<2rezi1denS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	residing in a place, esp. officially; resident.
residentiary	2.
	syl	res:i+den+tiar:y
	pron	<2rezi1denS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to an obligation to reside in an official residence.
	exam	1	a residentiary benefice.
residentiary	3.
	syl	res:i+den+tiar:y
	pron	<2rezi1denS*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a clergyman obliged to reside in the place of his official appointment.
residual	1.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a residue or remainder; remaining; left over.
residual	2.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of deposits, soils, etc.
	def	formed by the weathering of pre-existing rocks and the removal of disintegrated material.
residual	3.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	of or relating to the payment of residuals.
residual	4.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something left over as a residue; remainder.
residual	5.a.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the mean of a set of observations and one particular observation.
residual	5.b.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the numerical value of one particular observation and the theoretical result.
residual	6.
	syl	re+sid+u:al
	pron	<ri1zidju*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	payment made by the sponsor of a television programme to an actor or actress for subsequent use of film in which the actor or actress appears.
residually	sub
	head	residual
	syl	re+1sid:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
residuary	1.
	syl	re+sid:u+ar:y
	pron	<ri1zidju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting a residue; residual.
residuary	2.
	syl	re+sid:u+ar:y
	pron	<ri1zidju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	entitled to the residue of an estate after payment of debts and distribution of specific gifts.
residue	ety	C14: from Old French residu, from Latin residuus remaining over, from resid*_ere to stay behind, #7reside 
residue	1.
	syl	res:i+due
	pron	<1rezi2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	matter remaining after something has been removed.
residue	2.
	syl	res:i+due
	pron	<1rezi2dju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	what is left of an estate after the discharge of debts and distribution of specific gifts.
residuua	infl
	head	residuum
	syl	re+sid+u:u:a
	pron	<-ju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
residuum	0.
	syl	re+sid+u:um
	pron	<ri1zidju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a more formal word for {residue}.
resign	ety	C14: from Old French resigner, from Latin resign*_are to unseal, invalidate, destroy, from #7re -#7+ sign*_are to seal; see #7sign 
resign	1.
	syl	re+sign
	pron	<ri1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to give up tenure of (a job, office, etc.).
resign	2.
	syl	re+sign
	pron	<ri1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reconcile (oneself) to; yield.
	exam	1	to resign oneself to death.
resign	3.
	syl	re+sign
	pron	<ri1zIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (a right, claim, etc.); relinquish.
	exam	1	he resigned his claim to the throne.
resigner	sub
	head	resign
	syl	re+1sign+er
	pos	n.
re-sign	0.
	syl	re-sign
	pron	<rE1sIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sign (a document, etc.) again.
resignation	1.
	syl	res+ig+na+tion
	pron	<2rezig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of resigning.
resignation	2.
	syl	res+ig+na+tion
	pron	<2rezig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal document stating one's intention to resign.
resignation	3.
	syl	res+ig+na+tion
	pron	<2rezig1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a submissive unresisting attitude; passive acquiescence.
resigned	0.
	syl	re+signed
	pron	<ri1zInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or proceeding from an attitude of resignation; acquiescent or submissive.
resignedly	sub
	head	resigned
	syl	re+sign+ed+ly
	pron	<ri1zInidli>
	pos	adv.
resignedness	sub
	head	resigned
	syl	re+1sign+ed+ness
	pos	n.
resile	ety	C16: from Old French resilir from Latin resil*_ire to jump back, from #7re -#7+ sal*_ire to jump
resile	0.
	syl	re+sile
	pron	<ri1zIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spring or shrink back; recoil or resume original shape.
resilement	sub
	head	resile
	syl	re+1sile+ment
	pos	n.
resilient	1.
	syl	re+sil:i+ent
	pron	<ri1zili*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an object or material
	def	capable of regaining its original shape or position after bending, stretching, compression, or other deformation; elastic.
resilient	2.
	syl	re+sil:i+ent
	pron	<ri1zili*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	recovering easily and quickly from shock, illness, hardship, etc.; irrepressible.
resilience	sub
	head	resilient
	or	resiliency
	syl	re+1sil:i+ence
	pos	n.
resiliency	sub
	head	resilient
	or	resilience
	syl	re+1sil:i+en+cy
	pos	n.
resiliently	sub
	head	resilient
	syl	re+1sil:i+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
resin	ety	C14: from Old French resine, from Latin r*_es*_ina, from Greek rh*_etin*_e resin from a pine
resin	1.
	syl	res+in
	pron	<1rezin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rosin}. any of a group of solid or semisolid amorphous compounds that are obtained directly from certain plants as exudations. They are used in medicine and in varnishes.
resin	2.
	syl	res+in
	pron	<1rezin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large number of synthetic, usually organic, materials that have a polymeric structure, esp. such a substance in a raw state before it is moulded or treated with plasticizer, stabilizer, filler, etc. Compare { {plastic} (sense 1)}.
resin	3.
	syl	res+in
	pron	<1rezin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or coat with resin.
resinous	sub
	head	resin
	syl	res+in+ous
	pos	adj.
resinously	sub
	head	resin
	syl	res+in+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
resinousness	sub
	head	resin
	syl	res+in+ous+ness
	pos	n.
resinate	0.
	syl	res+in+ate
	pron	<1rezi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impregnate with resin.
resiniferous	0.
	syl	res+in+if+er+ous
	pron	<2rezi1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	yielding or producing resin.
resinoid	1.
	syl	res+in+oid
	pron	<1rezi2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, characteristic of, or containing resin.
resinoid	2.
	syl	res+in+oid
	pron	<1rezi2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	any resinoid substance, esp. a synthetic compound.
resipiscence	ety	C16: from Late Latin resipiscentia, from resipiscere to recover one's senses, from Latin sapere to know &- @!res@.i+#!pis+cent adj.
resipiscence	0.
	syl	res:i+pis+cence
	pron	<2resi1pis*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	acknowledgement that one has been mistaken.
res ipsa loquitur	ety	Latin
res ipsa loquitur	0.
	syl	res ip+sa loq:ui+tur
	qual	Law.
	def	the thing or matter speaks for itself.
resist	ety	C14: from Latin resistere to stand still, oppose, from #7re -#7+ sistere to stand firm
resist	1.
	syl	re+sist
	pron	<ri1zist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stand firm (against); not yield (to); fight (against).
resist	2.
	syl	re+sist
	pron	<ri1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withstand the deleterious action of; be proof against.
	exam	1	to resist corrosion.
resist	3.
	syl	re+sist
	pron	<ri1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to oppose; refuse to accept or comply with.
	exam	1	to resist arrest;
	exam	2	resist the introduction of new technology.
resist	4.
	syl	re+sist
	pron	<ri1zist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from, esp. in spite of temptation (esp. in the phrases {cannot} or {could not resist (something}) ).
resist	5.
	syl	re+sist
	pron	<ri1zist>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used to protect something, esp. a coating that prevents corrosion.
resister	sub
	head	resist
	syl	re+1sist+er
	pos	n.
resistible	sub
	head	resist
	syl	re+1sist+i:ble
	pos	adj.
resistibility	sub
	head	resist
	or	resistibleness
	syl	re+2sist+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
resistibleness	sub
	head	resist
	or	resistibility
	syl	re+1sist+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
resistibly	sub
	head	resist
	syl	re+1sist+i:bly
	pos	adv.
resistance	1.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of resisting.
resistance	2.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity to withstand something, esp. the body's natural capacity to withstand disease.
resistance	3.a.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the opposition to a flow of electric current through a circuit component, medium, or substance. It is the magnitude of the real part of the impedance and is measured in ohms. Symbol.
	exam	1	R
resistance	3.b.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	resistance coupling;
	exam	2	a resistance thermometer.
resistance	4.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any force that tends to retard or oppose motion.
	exam	1	air resistance;
	exam	2	wind resistance.
resistance	5.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in psycho?!analytical theory
	def	the tendency of a person to prevent the translation of repressed thoughts and ideas from the unconscious to the conscious.
resistance	6.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the magnitude of the real part of the acoustic or mechanical impedance.
line of least resistance	7.
	head	resistance
	syl	line of least resistance.
	def	the easiest, but not necessarily the best or most honourable, course of action.
resistance	8.
	syl	re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	See {passive resistance}.
Resisthe	infl
	head	Resistance
	syl	Re+sisthe.
	pos	n.
Resistance	0.
	syl	Re+sist+ance
	pron	<ri1zist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an illegal organization fighting for national liberty in a country under enemy occupation, esp. in France during World War II.
resistance thermometer	0.
	syl	re+sist+ance ther+mom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	an accurate type of thermometer in which temperature is calculated from the resistance of a coil of wire (usually of platinum) or of a semiconductor placed at the point at which the temperature is to be measured.
resistance welding	0.
	syl	re+sist+ance weld+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a welding technique in which the parts to be joined are held together under pressure and heat is produced by passing a current through the contact resistance formed between the two surfaces.
resistive	alt
	head	resistant
	or	resistant
	syl	re+sis+tive
	pos	adj.
resistant	1.
	or	resistive
	syl	re+sist+ant
	pron	<ri1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or showing resistance; resisting.
resistant	2.a.
	or	resistive
	syl	re+sist+ant
	pron	<ri1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	impervious to the action of corrosive substances, heat, etc..
	exam	1	a highly resistant surface.
resistant	2.b.
	or	resistive
	syl	re+sist+ant
	pron	<ri1zist*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a heat-resistant surface.
resistant	3.
	or	resistive
	syl	re+sist+ant
	pron	<ri1zist*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that resists.
resistantly	sub
	head	resistant
	or	resistively
	syl	re+1sist+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
resistively	sub
	head	resistant
	or	resistantly
	syl	re+1sis+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
resistiveness	sub
	head	resistant
	syl	re+1sis+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Resistencia	0.
	syl	Re+sis+ten+cia
	pron	Spanish <2rAsis1tAnTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Argentina, on the Paran*'a River. Pop.: 142736 (1970).
resistivity	1.
	syl	re+sis+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEzis1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the electrical resistance that a unit volume of a particular material offers to the flow of current at 0?%C. It is equal to where is the resistance, the cross-sectional area, and the length, and is the reciprocal of conductivity. It is measured in ohm meters. Symbol: #Gp Former name: {specific resistance}.
resistivity	2.
	syl	re+sis+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEzis1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or capacity to resist; resistance.
resistless	1.
	syl	re+sist+less
	pron	<ri1zistlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	unresisting.
resistless	2.
	syl	re+sist+less
	pron	<ri1zistlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	irresist?!ible.
resistlessly	sub
	head	resistless
	syl	re+1sist+less+ly
	pos	adv.
resistor	0.
	syl	re+sis+tor
	pron	<ri1zist*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical component designed to introduce a known value of resistance into a circuit.
resits	infl
	head	resit
	syl	re+sits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
resitting	infl
	head	resit
	syl	re+sit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
resat	infl
	head	resit
	syl	re+sat.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
resit	0.
	syl	re+sit
	pron	<rE1sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sit (an examination) again.
res judicata	ety	Latin
res adjudicata	alt
	head	res judicata
	or	res judicata
	syl	res ad+ju+di+ca+ta
	pos	n.
res judicata	0.
	or	res adjudicata
	syl	res ju+di+ca+ta
	pron	<1rAs> <2Ju:di1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a matter already adjudicated upon that cannot be raised again.
Alain	infl
	head	Resnais
	syl	Al:ain
	pron	<a1l*~e>
	pos	n.
Resnais	0.
	syl	Res:nais
	pron	French <re1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, French film director, whose films include (1959) and (1961).
resnatron	ety	C20: from #7resonator+ -#7tron 
resnatron	0.
	syl	res+na+tron
	pron	<1rezn*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a tetrode used to generate high power at high frequencies.
resoluble	ety	C17: from Late Latin resolubilis, from Latin resolvere to reveal; see #7resolve 
resolvable	alt
	head	resoluble
	or	resoluble
	syl	re+solv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
resoluble	0.
	or	resolvable
	syl	re+sol+u:ble
	pron	<ri1zoljubL>, <1rez*l->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be resolved or analysed.
resolubility	sub
	head	resoluble
	or	resolubleness
	syl	re+2sol+u:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
resolvability	sub
	head	resoluble
	or	resolvableness
	syl	re+2solv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
resolubleness	sub
	head	resoluble
	or	resolubility
	syl	re+1sol+u:ble+ness
	pos	n.
resolvableness	sub
	head	resoluble
	or	resolvability
	syl	re+1solv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
re-soluble	0.
	syl	re-sol:u:ble
	pron	<rE1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being dissolved again. &- {re-#!sol@.u@.ble+ness} {re-@!sol@.u@.#!bil+i@.ty} &- {re-#!sol@.u@.bly}
resolute	ety	C16: from Latin resolutus, from resolvere to #7re?!solve 
resolute	1.
	syl	res:o+lute
	pron	<1rez*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	firm in purpose or belief; steadfast.
resolute	2.
	syl	res:o+lute
	pron	<1rez*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by resolution; determined.
	exam	1	a resolute answer.
resolutely	sub
	head	resolute
	syl	res:o+2lute+ly
	pos	adv.
resoluteness	sub
	head	resolute
	syl	res:o+2lute+ness
	pos	n.
resolution	1.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of resolving.
resolution	2.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being resolute; firmness or determination.
resolution	3.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something resolved or determined; de?!cision.
resolution	4.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal expression of opinion by a meeting, esp. one agreed by a vote.
resolution	5.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a judicial decision on some matter; verdict; judgment.
resolution	6.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of separating some?!thing into its constituent parts or elements.
resolution	7.a.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	return from a pathological to a normal condition.
resolution	7.b.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	subsidence of the symptoms of a disease, esp. the disappearance of inflammation without the formation of pus.
resolution	8.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the process in harmony whereby a dissonant note or chord is followed by a consonant one.
resolution	9.
	syl	res:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rez*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another word for {resolving power}.
resolutioner	sub
	head	resolution
	or	resolutionist
	syl	res:o+1lu+tion+er
	pos	n.
resolutionist	sub
	head	resolution
	or	resolutioner
	syl	res:o+1lu+tion+ist
	pos	n.
resolutive	0.
	syl	re+sol:u+tive
	pron	<ri1zoljutiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of dissolving; causing disintegration.
resolve	ety	C14: from Latin resolvere to unfasten, reveal, from #7re -#7+ solvere to loosen; see #7solve 
resolve	1.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to decide or determine firmly.
resolve	2.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to express (an opinion) formally, esp. (of a public meeting) one agreed by a vote.
resolve	3.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to separate or cause to separate (into) (constituent parts or elements).
resolve	4.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually reflexive
	def	to change, alter, or appear to change or alter.
	exam	1	the ghost resolved itself into a tree.
resolve	5.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make up the mind of; cause to decide.
	exam	1	the tempest resolved him to stay at home.
resolve	6.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to find the answer or solution to; solve.
	exam	1	to resolve a problem.
resolve	7.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to explain away or dispel.
	exam	1	to resolve a doubt.
resolve	8.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring to an end; conclude.
	exam	1	to resolve an argument.
resolve	9.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to cause (a swelling or inflammation) to subside, esp. without the formation of pus.
resolve	10.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to follow (a dissonant note or chord) or (of a dissonant note or chord) to be followed by one producing a consonance.
resolve	11.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to separate (a racemic mixture) into its optically active constituents.
resolve	12.a.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to distinguish between (separate parts) of (an image) as in a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument.
resolve	12.b.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to separate (two adjacent peaks) in a spectrum by means of a spectrometer.
resolve	13.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to split (a vector) into its components in specified directions.
resolve	14.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {dissolve}.
resolve	15.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	something determined or decided; resolution.
	exam	1	he had made a resolve to work all day.
resolve	16.
	syl	re+solve
	pron	<ri1zolv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	firmness of purpose; determination.
	exam	1	nothing can break his resolve.
resolvable	sub
	head	resolve
	syl	re+1solv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
resolvability	sub
	head	resolve
	or	resolvableness
	syl	re+2solv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
resolvableness	sub
	head	resolve
	or	resolvability
	syl	re+1solv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
resolver	sub
	head	resolve
	syl	re+1solv+er
	pos	n.
resolved	0.
	syl	re+solved
	pron	<ri1zolvd>
	pos	adj.
	def	fixed in purpose or intention; determined.
resolvedly	sub
	head	resolved
	syl	re+solv+ed+ly
	pron	<ri1zolvidli>
	pos	adv.
resolvedness	sub
	head	resolved
	syl	re+1solv+ed+ness
	pos	n.
resolvent	1.
	syl	re+sol+vent
	pron	<ri1zolv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to dissolve or separate something into its elements; resolving.
resolvent	2.
	syl	re+sol+vent
	pron	<ri1zolv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resolves; solvent.
resolvent	3.
	syl	re+sol+vent
	pron	<ri1zolv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent able to reduce swelling or inflammation.
resolving power	1.
	syl	re+solv+ing pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {resolution}.
resolving power	1.a.
	syl	re+solv+ing pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a microscope, telescope, or other optical instrument to produce separate images of closely placed objects.
resolving power	1.b.
	syl	re+solv+ing pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a spectrometer to separate two adjacent peaks in a spectrum.
resolving power	2.
	syl	re+solv+ing pow+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the ability of an emulsion to show up fine detail in an image.
resonance	ety	C16: from Latin reson*_are to #7re?!sound  &- #!res@.o+nant adj. &- #!res@.o+nant+ly adv.
resonance	1.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being resonant.
resonance	2.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	sound produced by a body vibrating in sympathy with a neighbouring source of sound.
resonance	3.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a body or system when it is subjected to a periodic disturbance of the same frequency as the natural frequency of the body or system. At this frequency the system displays an entranced oscillation or vibration.
resonance	4.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	amplification of speech sounds by sympathetic vibration in the bone structure of the head and chest, resound?!ing in the cavities of the nose, mouth, and pharynx.
resonance	5.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the condition of an electrical circuit when the frequency is such that the capacitive reactance is just balanced by the inductive reactance, leading to relatively large alternating currents.
resonance	6.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the sound heard when tapping a hollow bodily structure, esp. the chest or abdomen. Change in the quality of the sound often indicates an underlying disease or disorder.
resonance	7.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the phenomenon in which the electronic structure of a molecule can be represented by two or more hypothetical structures involving single, double, and triple chemical bonds. The true structure is considered to be an average of these theoretical structures.
resonance	8.a.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a system in which there is a sharp maximum probability for the absorption of electromagnetic radiation or capture of particles.
resonance	8.b.
	syl	res:o+nance
	pron	<1rez*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of elementary particle of ex?!tremely short lifetime. Resonances are regarded as excited states of more stable particles.
resonant cavity	0.
	syl	res:o+nant cav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cavity resonator}.
resonate	ety	C19: from Latin reson*_are 
resonate	1.
	syl	res:o+nate
	pron	<1rez*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to resound or cause to resound; reverberate.
resonate	2.
	syl	res:o+nate
	pron	<1rez*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a mechanical system, electrical circuit, chemical compound, etc.
	def	to exhibit or cause to exhibit resonance.
resonation	sub
	head	resonate
	syl	res:o+1na+tion
	pos	n.
resonator	0.
	syl	res:o+na+tor
	pron	<1rez*2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any body or system that displays resonance, esp. a tuned electrical circuit or a conducting cavity in which microwaves are generated by a resonant current.
resorb	ety	C17: from Latin resorb*_ere, from #7re -#7+ sorb*_ere to suck in; see #7absorb 
resorb	0.
	syl	re+sorb
	pron	<ri1sc:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to absorb again.
resorbent	sub
	head	resorb
	syl	re+1sorb+ent
	pos	adj.
resorption	sub
	head	resorb
	syl	re+1sorp+tion
	pos	n.
resorptive	sub
	head	resorb
	syl	re+1sorp+tive
	pos	adj.
resorcinol	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7resin+orcinol 
resorcinol	0.
	syl	res+or+cin+ol
	pron	<ri1zc:si2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline phenol with a sweet taste, used in making dyes, drugs, resins, and adhesives. Formula: C\6H\4(OH)\2; relative density: 1.27; melting pt.: 111?%C; boiling pt.: 178?%C (16 mmHg).
resorcinal	sub
	head	resorcinol
	syl	re+1sor+cin+al
	pos	adj.
resort	ety	C14: from Old French resortir to come out again, from #7re -#7+ sortir to emerge
resort	1.
	syl	re+sort
	pron	<ri1zc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to have recourse (to) for help, use, etc..
	exam	1	to resort to violence.
resort	2.
	syl	re+sort
	pron	<ri1zc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go, esp. often or habitually; repair.
	exam	1	to resort to the beach.
resort	3.
	syl	re+sort
	pron	<ri1zc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a place to which many people go for recreation, etc..
	exam	1	a holiday resort.
resort	4.
	syl	re+sort
	pron	<ri1zc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the use of something as a means, help, or recourse.
resort	5.
	syl	re+sort
	pron	<ri1zc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of going to a place, esp. for recreation, rest, etc.
last resort	6.
	head	resort
	syl	last resort.
	def	the last possible course of action open to one.
resorter	sub
	head	resort
	syl	re+1sort+er
	pos	n.
re-sort	0.
	syl	re-sort
	pron	<rE1sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sort again.
resound	ety	C14: from Old French resoner, from Latin reson*_are to sound again
resound	1.
	syl	re+sound
	pron	<ri1zaund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ring or echo with sound; reverberate.
	exam	1	the hall resounded with laughter.
resound	2.
	syl	re+sound
	pron	<ri1zaund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a prolonged echoing noise.
	exam	1	the trumpet resounded.
resound	3.
	syl	re+sound
	pron	<ri1zaund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of sounds
	def	to echo or ring.
resound	4.
	syl	re+sound
	pron	<ri1zaund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be widely famous.
	exam	1	his achievements resounded throughout India.
resounding	sub
	head	resound
	syl	re+1sound+ing
	pos	adj.
resoundingly	sub
	head	resound
	syl	re+1sound+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
re-sound	0.
	syl	re-sound
	pron	<rE1saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound or cause to sound again.
resource	ety	C17: from Old French ressourse relief, from resourdre to rise again, from Latin resurgere, from #7re -#7+ surgere to rise
resource	1.
	syl	re+source
	pron	<ri1zc:s>, <-1sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	capability, ingenuity, and ini?!tiative; quick-wittedness.
	exam	1	a man of resource.
resource	2.
	syl	re+source
	pron	<ri1zc:s>, <-1sc:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a source of economic wealth, esp. of a country (mineral, land, labour, etc.) or business enterprise (capital, equipment, personnel, etc.).
resource	3.
	syl	re+source
	pron	<ri1zc:s>, <-1sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a supply or source of aid or support; something resorted to in time of need.
resource	4.
	syl	re+source
	pron	<ri1zc:s>, <-1sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of doing something; expedient.
resourceless	sub
	head	resource
	syl	re+1source+less
	pos	adj.
resourcelessness	sub
	head	resource
	syl	re+1source+less+ness
	pos	n.
resourceful	0.
	syl	re+source+ful
	pron	<ri1zc:sful>, <-1sc:s->
	pos	adj.
	def	ingenious, capable, and full of initiative, esp. in dealing with difficult situations.
resourcefully	sub
	head	resourceful
	syl	re+1source+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
resourcefulness	sub
	head	resourceful
	syl	re+1source+ful+ness
	pos	n.
resp	1.
	syl	resp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	respective(ly).
resp	2.
	syl	resp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	respondent.
respect	ety	C14: from Latin r*_espicere to look back, pay attention to, from #7re -#7+ specere to look
respect	1.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard.
respect	2.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being honoured or esteemed.
respect	3.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a detail, point, or characteristic; particular.
	exam	1	he differs in some respects from his son.
respect	4.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	reference or relation (esp. in the phrases {in respect of, with respect to) }.
respect	5.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	polite or kind regard; consideration.
	exam	1	respect for people's feelings.
respect	6.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an expression of esteem or regard (esp. in the phrase {pay one's respects) }.
respect	7.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have an attitude of esteem towards; show or have respect for.
	exam	1	to respect one's elders.
respect	8.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay proper attention to; not violate.
	exam	1	to respect Swiss neutrality.
respect	9.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show consideration for; treat courteously or kindly.
respect	10.
	syl	re+spect
	pron	<ri1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to concern or refer to.
respectable	1.
	syl	re+spect+a:ble
	pron	<ri1spekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or deserving the respect of other people; estimable; worthy.
respectable	2.
	syl	re+spect+a:ble
	pron	<ri1spekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having good social standing or reputation.
respectable	3.
	syl	re+spect+a:ble
	pron	<ri1spekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having socially or conventionally acceptable morals, standards, etc..
	exam	1	a respectable woman.
respectable	4.
	syl	re+spect+a:ble
	pron	<ri1spekt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively or fairly good; considerable.
	exam	1	a respectable salary.
respectably	sub
	head	respectable
	syl	re+1spect+a:bly
	pos	adv.
respecter	1.
	syl	re+spect+er
	pron	<ri1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who respects someone or something.
no respecter of persons	2.
	head	respecter
	syl	no respecter of persons.
	def	a person whose attitude and behaviour is uninfluenced by consideration of another's rank, power, wealth, etc.
respectful	0.
	syl	re+spect+ful
	pron	<ri1spektful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of, showing, or giving respect.
respectfully	sub
	head	respectful
	syl	re+1spect+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
respectfulness	sub
	head	respectful
	syl	re+1spect+ful+ness
	pos	n.
respecting	0.
	syl	re+spect+ing
	pron	<ri1spektiG>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerning; regarding.
respective	1.
	syl	re+spec+tive
	pron	<ri1spektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating separate?!ly to each of several people or things; several.
	exam	1	we took our respective ways home.
respective	2.
	syl	re+spec+tive
	pron	<ri1spektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {respectful}.
respectiveness	sub
	head	respective
	syl	re+1spec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
respectively	0.
	syl	re+spec+tive+ly
	pron	<ri1spektivli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in listing a number of items or attributes that refer to another list
	def	separately in the order given.
	exam	1	he gave Janet and John a cake and a chocolate respectively.
Ottorino	infl
	head	Respighi
	syl	Ot:to:ri:no
	pron	<2otto1rEno>
	pos	n.
Respighi	0.
	syl	Re:spi:ghi
	pron	Italian <rAs1pEgi>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1936, Italian composer, noted esp. for his suites (1917) and (1924).
respirable	1.
	syl	res+pir+a:ble
	pron	<1respir*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be breathed.
respirable	2.
	syl	res+pir+a:ble
	pron	<1respir*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable or fit for breathing.
respirability	sub
	head	respirable
	syl	re+spir+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
respiration	1.
	syl	res+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2resp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process in living organisms of taking in oxygen from the surroundings and giving out carbon dioxide ({external respiration}) . In terrestrial animals this is effected by breathing air.
respiration	2.
	syl	res+pi+ra+tion
	pron	<2resp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemical breakdown of complex organic substances, such as carbohydrates and fats, that takes place in the cells and tissues of animals and plants, during which energy is released and carbon dioxide produced ({internal respiration}) . &- {res+pir@.a+to@.ry} (#!r$esp$$r$$t$$r$I, -tr$I) {@!res+pi+#!ra+tion+al}
respirator	1.
	syl	res+pi+ra+tor
	pron	<1resp*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for providing long-term artificial respiration.
respirator	2.
	syl	res+pi+ra+tor
	pron	<1resp*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device worn over the mouth and nose to prevent inhalation of noxious fumes or to warm cold air before it is breathed.
respiratory quotient	0.
	syl	re+spir:a+to:ry quo+tient
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the ratio of the volume of carbon dioxide expired to the volume of oxygen consumed by an organism, tissue, or cell in a given time.
respire	ety	C14: from Latin r*_esp*_ir*_are to exhale, from #7re -#7+ sp*_ir*_are to breathe; see #7spirit 
respire	1.
	syl	re+spire
	pron	<ri1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inhale and exhale (air); breathe.
respire	2.
	syl	re+spire
	pron	<ri1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo the process of respiration.
respire	3.
	syl	re+spire
	pron	<ri1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to breathe again in a relaxed or easy manner, as after stress or exertion.
respite	ety	C13: from Old French respit, from Latin respectus a looking back; see #7respect 
respite	1.
	syl	res+pite
	pron	<1respit>, <-pIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pause from exertion; interval of rest.
respite	2.
	syl	res+pite
	pron	<1respit>, <-pIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary delay.
respite	3.
	syl	res+pite
	pron	<1respit>, <-pIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary stay of execution; reprieve.
respite	4.
	syl	res+pite
	pron	<1respit>, <-pIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant a respite to; reprieve.
respiteless	sub
	head	respite
	syl	res+pite+less
	pos	adj.
resplendent	ety	C15: from r*_esplend*_ere to shine brightly, from #7re -#7+ splend*_ere to shine; see #7splendour 
resplendent	0.
	syl	re+splend+ent
	pron	<ri1splend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a brilliant or splendid appearance.
resplendence	sub
	head	resplendent
	or	resplendency
	syl	re+1splend+ence
	pos	n.
resplendency	sub
	head	resplendent
	or	resplendence
	syl	re+1splend+en+cy
	pos	n.
resplendently	sub
	head	resplendent
	syl	re+1splend+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
respond	ety	C14: from Old French respondre, from Latin r*_espond*_ere to return like for like, from #7re -#7+ spond*_ere to pledge; see #7spouse, sponsor 
respond	1.
	syl	re+spond
	pron	<ri1spond>
	pos	vb.
	def	to state or utter (something) in reply.
respond	2.
	syl	re+spond
	pron	<ri1spond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in reply; react.
	exam	1	to respond by issuing an invitation.
respond	3.
	syl	re+spond
	pron	<ri1spond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to react favourably.
	exam	1	this patient will respond to treatment.
respond	4.
	syl	re+spond
	pron	<ri1spond>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {correspond}.
respond	5.
	syl	re+spond
	pron	<ri1spond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a pilaster or an engaged column that supports an arch or a lintel.
respond	6.
	syl	re+spond
	pron	<ri1spond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a choral anthem chanted in response to a lesson read at a church service.
respondence	sub
	head	respond
	or	respondency
	syl	re+1spond+ence
	pos	n.
respondency	sub
	head	respond
	or	respondence
	syl	re+1spond+en+cy
	pos	n.
responder	sub
	head	respond
	syl	re+?!1spond+?!er
	pos	n.
respondent	1.
	syl	re+spond+ent
	pron	<ri1spond*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person against whom a petition, esp. in a divorce suit, or appeal is brought.
respondent	2.
	syl	re+spond+ent
	pron	<ri1spond*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {responsive}.
response	ety	C14: from Latin r*_esponsum answer, from r*_espond*_ere to #7respond 
response	1.
	syl	re+sponse
	pron	<ri1spons>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of responding; reply or reaction.
response	2.
	syl	re+sponse
	pron	<ri1spons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a bid replying to a partner's bid or double.
response	3.
	syl	re+sponse
	pron	<ri1spons>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a short sentence or phrase recited or sung by the choir or congregation in reply to the officiant at a church service.
response	4.
	syl	re+sponse
	pron	<ri1spons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the ratio of the output to the input level, at a particular frequency, of a transmission line or electrical device.
response	5.
	syl	re+sponse
	pron	<ri1spons>
	pos	n.
	def	any pattern of glandular, muscular, or electrical reactions that arises from stimulation of the nervous system.
responseless	sub
	head	response
	syl	re+1sponse+less
	pos	adj.
responsor	alt
	head	responser
	or	responser
	syl	re+spon+sor
	pron	<ri1spons*>
	pos	n.
responser	0.
	or	responsor
	syl	re+spons+er
	pron	<ri1spons*>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio or radar receiver used in conjunction with an interrogator to receive and display signals from a transponder.
responsibilities	infl
	head	responsibility
	syl	re+spon+si:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
responsibility	1.
	syl	re+spon+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<ri2spons*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or position of being responsible.
responsibility	2.
	syl	re+spon+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<ri2spons*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing for which one is responsible.
responsibility	3.
	syl	re+spon+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<ri2spons*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or authority to act or decide on one's own, without supervision.
responsible	ety	C16: from Latin r*_esponsus, from r*_espond*_ere to #7respond 
responsible	1.
	syl	re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<ri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by for
	def	having control or authority (over).
responsible	2.
	syl	re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<ri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	being accountable for one's actions and decisions (to).
	exam	1	to be responsible to one's commanding officer.
responsible	3.
	syl	re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<ri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a position, duty, etc.
	def	involving decision and accountability.
responsible	4.
	syl	re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<ri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	being the agent or cause (of some action).
	exam	1	to be responsible for a mistake.
responsible	5.
	syl	re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<ri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to take rational decisions without supervision; accountable for one's own actions.
	exam	1	a responsible adult.
responsible	6.
	syl	re+spon+si:ble
	pron	<ri1spons*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to meet financial obligations; of sound credit.
responsibleness	sub
	head	responsible
	syl	re+1spon+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
responsibly	sub
	head	responsible
	syl	re+1spon+si:bly
	pos	adv.
responsive	1.
	syl	re+spon+sive
	pron	<ri1sponsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	reacting or replying quickly or favourably, as to a suggestion, initiative, etc.
responsive	2.
	syl	re+spon+sive
	pron	<ri1sponsiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organism
	def	reacting to a stimulus.
responsively	sub
	head	responsive
	syl	re+1spon+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
responsiveness	sub
	head	responsive
	syl	re+1spon+sive+ness
	pos	n.
responsory	ety	C15: from Late Latin r*_espons*_orium, from Latin r*_espond*_ere to answer
responsories	infl
	head	responsory
	syl	re+spon+so+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
responsory	0.
	syl	re+spon+so+ry
	pron	<ri1spons*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	an anthem or chant consisting of versicles and responses and recited or sung after a lesson in a church service.
responsum	ety	Latin, literally: reply, #7response 
sa	infl
	head	responsum
	syl	+sa
	pron	<-s*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
responsum	0.
	syl	re+spon+sum
	pron	<ri1spons*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a written answer from a rabbinic authority to a question submitted.
res publica	ety	literally: the public thing
res publica	0.
	syl	res pu+bli+ca
	pron	Latin. <1rAs> <1publi2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, republic, or commonwealth.
rest	ety	Old English r@ast, reste, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic rasta a mile, Old Norse r*"ost mile
rest	H1.1.a.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	relaxation from exertion or labour.
rest	H1.1.b.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rest period.
rest	H1.2.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	repose; sleep.
rest	H1.3.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	any relief or refreshment, as from worry or something troublesome.
rest	H1.4.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	calm; tranquillity.
rest	H1.5.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	death regarded as repose.
	exam	1	eternal rest.
rest	H1.6.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	cessation from motion.
rest	H1.7.a.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	not moving; still.
rest	H1.7.b.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	calm; tranquil.
rest	H1.7.c.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	dead.
rest	H1.7.d.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	asleep.
rest	H1.8.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a pause or interval.
rest	H1.9.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark in a musical score indicating a pause of specific duration.
rest	H1.10.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a pause in or at the end of a line; caesura.
rest	H1.11.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelter or lodging.
	exam	1	a seaman's rest.
rest	H1.12.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or place on which to put something for support or to steady it; prop.
rest	H1.13.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	any of various special sticks used as supports for difficult shots.
lay to rest	14.
	head	rest
	syl	lay to rest.
	def	to bury (a dead person).
set (someone's mind) at rest	15.
	head	rest
	syl	set (someone's mind) at rest.
	def	to reassure or settle.
rest	H1.16.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or give rest, as by sleeping, lying down, etc.
rest	H1.17.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or position (oneself, etc.) for rest or relaxation.
rest	H1.18.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or position for support or steadying.
	exam	1	to rest one's elbows on the table.
rest	H1.19.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be at ease; be calm.
rest	H1.20.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cease or cause to cease from motion or exertion; halt.
rest	H1.21.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain without further attention or action.
	exam	1	let the matter rest.
rest	H1.22.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to direct (one's eyes) or (of one's eyes) to be directed.
	exam	1	her eyes rested on the sleeping child.
rest	H1.23.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to depend or cause to depend; base; rely.
	exam	1	the whole argument rests on one crucial fact.
rest	H1.24.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or be placed, as blame, censure, etc.
rest	H1.25.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with, on, upon, etc.
	def	to be a responsibility (of).
	exam	1	it rests with us to apportion blame.
rest	H1.26.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to finish the introduction of evidence in (a case).
rest on one's laurels	27.
	head	rest
	syl	rest on one's laurels.
	def	to depend on one's past achievements for power, merit, etc.
rest	H1.28.a.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stop rowing for a time.
rest	H1.28.b.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stop doing anything for a time.
rester	sub
	head	rest
	syl	rest+er
	pos	n.
rest	ety	C15: from Old French rester to remain, from Latin r*_est*_are, from #7re -#7+ st*_are to #7stand 
rest	H2.1.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	something left or remaining; remainder.
rest	H2.2.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the others.
	exam	1	the rest of the world.
rest	H2.3.
	syl	rest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually preceded by the; copula
	def	to continue to be (as specified); remain.
	exam	1	rest assured.
restate	0.
	syl	re+state
	pron	<rE1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state or affirm again or in a new way.
restatement	sub
	head	restate
	syl	re+1state+ment
	pos	n.
restaurant	ety	C19: from French, from restaurer to #7restore 
restaurant	0.
	syl	res+tau+rant
	pron	<1rest*2roG>, <1restroG>, <-ront>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial establishment where meals are prepared and served to cus?!tom?!ers.
restaurant car	0.
	syl	res+tau+rant car
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a railway coach in which meals are served. Also called: {dining car}.
restaurateur	ety	C18: via French from Late Latin restaur*_ator one who restores, from Latin restaur*_are to #7restore 
restaurateur	0.
	syl	res+tau+ra+teur
	pron	<2rest*r*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or runs a restaurant.
rest-cure	0.
	syl	rest-cure
	pos	n.
	def	a rest taken as part of a course of medical treatment, as for stress, anxiety, etc.
restful	1.
	syl	rest+ful
	pron	<1restful>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving or conducive to rest.
restful	2.
	syl	rest+ful
	pron	<1restful>
	pos	adj.
	def	being at rest; tranquil; calm.
restfully	sub
	head	restful
	syl	rest+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
restfulness	sub
	head	restful
	syl	rest+ful+ness
	pos	n.
restharrow	ety	C16: from rest, variant of #7arrest (to hinder, stop)+{#7harrow %1} 
restharrow	0.
	syl	rest+har:row
	pron	<1rest2h@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian papilionaceous plants of the genus such as and with tough woody stems and roots.
rest-home	0.
	syl	rest-home
	pos	n.
	def	an old people's home.
restiform	ety	C19: from New Latin restiformis, from Latin restis a rope+ forma shape
restiform	0.
	syl	res+ti+form
	pron	<1resti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of bundles of nerve fibres
	def	shaped like a cord or rope; cordlike.
resting	1.
	syl	rest+ing
	pron	<1restiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not moving or working; at rest.
resting	2.
	syl	rest+ing
	pron	<1restiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Euphemistic. of an actor
	def	out of work.
resting	3.
	syl	rest+ing
	pron	<1restiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant spores
	def	undergoing a period of dormancy before germination.
resting	4.
	syl	rest+ing
	pron	<1restiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cells
	def	not undergoing mitosis.
resting place	0.
	syl	rest+ing place
	pos	n.
	def	a place where someone or something rests, esp. ({last resting place}) the grave.
restitution	ety	C13: from Latin r*_estit*_uti*_o, from r*_estituere to rebuild, from #7re -#7+ statuere to set up
restitution	1.
	syl	res+ti+tu+tion
	pron	<2resti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving back something that has been lost or stolen.
restitution	2.
	syl	res+ti+tu+tion
	pron	<2resti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act of compensating for loss or injury by reverting as far as possible to the position before such injury occurred.
restitution	3.
	syl	res+ti+tu+tion
	pron	<2resti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of an object or system to its original state, esp. a restoration of shape after elastic deformation.
restitutive	sub
	head	restitution
	or	restitutory
	syl	res+ti+2tu+tive
	pos	adj.
restitutory	sub
	head	restitution
	or	restitutive
	syl	res+ti+1tu+to:ry
	pos	adj.
restive	ety	C16: from Old French restif balky, from rester to remain
restive	1.
	syl	res+tive
	pron	<1restiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	restless, nervous, or uneasy.
restive	2.
	syl	res+tive
	pron	<1restiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	impatient of control or authority.
restively	sub
	head	restive
	syl	res+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
restiveness	sub
	head	restive
	syl	res+tive+ness
	pos	n.
restless	1.
	syl	rest+less
	pron	<1restlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to stay still or quiet.
restless	2.
	syl	rest+less
	pron	<1restlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	ceaselessly active or moving.
	exam	1	the restless wind.
restless	3.
	syl	rest+less
	pron	<1restlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	worried; anxious; uneasy.
restless	4.
	syl	rest+less
	pron	<1restlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not restful; without repose.
	exam	1	a restless night.
restlessly	sub
	head	restless
	syl	rest+less+ly
	pos	adv.
restlessness	sub
	head	restless
	syl	rest+less+ness
	pos	n.
rest mass	0.
	syl	rest mass
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of an object that is at rest relative to an observer. It is the mass used in Newtonian mechanics.
restoration	1.
	syl	res+to+ra+tion
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of restoring or state of being restored, as to a former or original condition, place, etc.
restoration	2.
	syl	res+to+ra+tion
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the replacement or giving back of something lost, stolen, etc.
restoration	3.
	syl	res+to+ra+tion
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something restored, replaced, or reconstructed.
restoration	4.
	syl	res+to+ra+tion
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a model or representation of an extinct animal, landscape of a former geological age, etc.
Restoration	0.a.
	syl	Res+to+ra+tion
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	the re-establishment of the monarchy in 1660 or the reign of Charles II (1660-85).
Restoration	0.b.
	syl	Res+to+ra+tion
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Restoration drama.
restorationism	0.
	syl	res+to+ra+tion+ism
	pron	<2rest*1rAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in a future life in which men will be restored to a state of perfection and happiness. &- {@!res+to+#!ra+tion+ist}
restorative	1.
	syl	re+stor:a+tive
	pron	<ri1stor*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc.
restorative	2.
	syl	re+stor:a+tive
	pron	<ri1stor*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that restores or revives, esp. a drug or agent that promotes health or strength.
restore	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin r*_estaur*_are to rebuild, from #7re -#7+ -staur*_are, as in instaur*_are to renew
restore	1.
	syl	re+store
	pron	<ri1stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return (something, esp. a work of art or building) to an original or former condition.
restore	2.
	syl	re+store
	pron	<ri1stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring back to health, good spirits, etc.
restore	3.
	syl	re+store
	pron	<ri1stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to return (something lost, stolen, etc.) to its owner.
restore	4.
	syl	re+store
	pron	<ri1stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reintroduce or re-enforce.
	exam	1	to restore discipline.
restore	5.
	syl	re+store
	pron	<ri1stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reconstruct (an extinct animal, former landscape, etc.).
restorable	sub
	head	restore
	syl	re+1stor+a:ble
	pos	adj.
restorableness	sub
	head	restore
	syl	re+1stor+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
restorer	sub
	head	restore
	syl	re+1stor+er
	pos	n.
restrain	ety	C14 restreyne, from Old French restreindre, from Latin r*_estringere to draw back tightly, from #7re -#7+ stringere to draw, bind; see #7strain %1
restrain	1.
	syl	re+strain
	pron	<ri1strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold (someone) back from some action, esp. by force.
restrain	2.
	syl	re+strain
	pron	<ri1strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (someone) of liberty, as by imprisonment.
restrain	3.
	syl	re+strain
	pron	<ri1strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to limit or restrict.
restrainable	sub
	head	restrain
	syl	re+1strain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
restrainedly	sub
	head	restrain
	syl	re+strain+ed+ly
	pron	<ri1strAnidli>
	pos	adv.
restrainingly	sub
	head	restrain
	syl	re+1strain+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
restrainer	1.
	syl	re+strain+er
	pron	<ri1strAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who restrains.
restrainer	2.
	syl	re+strain+er
	pron	<ri1strAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical, such as potassium bromide, added to a photographic developer in order to reduce the amount of fog on a film and to retard the development.
restraint	ety	C15: from Old French restreinte, from restreindre to #7restrain 
restraint	1.
	syl	re+straint
	pron	<ri1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to control or moderate one's impulses, passions, etc..
	exam	1	to show restraint.
restraint	2.
	syl	re+straint
	pron	<ri1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of restraining or the state of being restrained.
restraint	3.
	syl	re+straint
	pron	<ri1strAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that restrains; restriction.
restraint of trade	0.
	syl	re+straint of trade
	pos	n.
	def	action tending to interfere with the freedom to compete in business.
restrict	ety	C16: from Latin r*_estrictus bound up, from r*_estringere; see #7restrain 
restrict	0.
	syl	re+strict
	pron	<ri1strikt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to confine or keep within certain often specified limits or selected bounds.
	exam	1	to restrict one's drinking to the evening.
restricted	1.
	syl	re+strict+ed
	pron	<ri1striktid>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited or confined.
restricted	2.
	syl	re+strict+ed
	pron	<ri1striktid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accessible to the general public or out of bounds to military personnel.
restricted	3.
	syl	re+strict+ed
	pron	<ri1striktid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	denoting or in a zone in which a speed limit or waiting restrictions for vehicles apply. &- {re+#!strict+ed+ly}
restrictedness	sub
	head	restricted
	syl	re+1strict+ed+ness
	pos	n.
restriction	1.
	syl	re+stric+tion
	pron	<ri1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that restricts; a restrictive measure, law, etc.
restriction	2.
	syl	re+stric+tion
	pron	<ri1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of restricting or the state of being restricted.
restrictionist	sub
	head	restriction
	syl	re+1stric+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
restrictive	1.
	syl	re+stric+tive
	pron	<ri1striktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricting or tending to restrict.
restrictive	2.
	syl	re+stric+tive
	pron	<ri1striktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a relative clause or phrase that restricts the number of possible referents of its antecedent. The relative clause in is restrictive; the relative clause in is nonrestrictive.
restrictively	sub
	head	restrictive
	syl	re+1stric+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
restrictiveness	sub
	head	restrictive
	syl	re+1stric+tive+ness
	pos	n.
restrictive practice	1.
	syl	re+stric+tive prac+tice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a trading agreement against the public interest.
restrictive practice	2.
	syl	re+stric+tive prac+tice
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a practice of a union or other group tending to limit the freedom of other workers or employers.
rest room	0.
	syl	rest room
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {public convenience}.
rest stop	0.
	syl	rest stop
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {lay-by}.
result	ety	C15: from Latin result*_are to rebound, spring from, from #7re -#7+ salt*_are to leap
result	1.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that ensues from an action, policy, course of events, etc.; outcome; consequence.
result	2.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a number, quantity, or value obtained by solving a mathematical problem.
result	3.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a decision of a legislative body.
result	4.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the final score or outcome of a sporting contest.
result	5.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to be the outcome or consequence (of).
result	6.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end.
	exam	1	to result in tragedy.
result	7.
	syl	re+sult
	pron	<ri1z^lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Property law. of an undisposed or partially disposed of interest in land
	def	to revert to a former owner when the prior interests come to an end.
resultant	1.
	syl	re+sult+ant
	pron	<ri1z^lt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	that results; resulting.
resultant	2.
	syl	re+sult+ant
	pron	<ri1z^lt*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths., physics.
	def	a single vector that is the vector sum of two or more other vectors.
resume	ety	C15: from Latin res*_umere to take up again, from #7re -#7+ s*_umere to take up
resume	1.
	syl	re+sume
	pron	<ri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to begin again or go on with (something adjourned or interrupted).
resume	2.
	syl	re+sume
	pron	<ri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to occupy again, take back, or recover.
	exam	1	to resume one's seat;
	exam	2	resume possession.
resume	3.
	syl	re+sume
	pron	<ri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assume (a title, office, etc.) again.
	exam	1	to resume the presidency.
resume	4.
	syl	re+sume
	pron	<ri1zju:m>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to summarize; make a r*'esum*'e of.
resumable	sub
	head	resume
	syl	re+1sum+a:ble
	pos	adj.
resumer	sub
	head	resume
	syl	re+1sum+er
	pos	n.
r'esum'e	ety	C19: from French, from r*'esumer to #7resume 
r'esum'e	0.
	syl	r*'e+su+m*'e
	pron	<1rezju2mA>
	pos	n.
	def	a short descriptive summary, as of events, etc.
resumption	ety	C15: via Old French from Late Latin resumpti*_o, from Latin res*_umere to #7resume 
resumption	0.
	syl	re+sump+tion
	pron	<ri1z^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of resuming or beginning again.
resumptive	sub
	head	resumption
	syl	re+1sump+tive
	pos	adj.
resumptively	sub
	head	resumption
	syl	re+1sump+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
resupinate	ety	C18: from Latin resup*_in*_atus bent back, from re?!sup*_in*_are, from #7re -#7+ sup*_in*_are to place on the back; see #7su?!pine 
resupinate	0.
	syl	re+su+pi+nate
	pron	<ri1sju:pinit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of plant parts
	def	re?!versed or inverted in position, so as to appear to be upside down.
resupination	sub
	head	resupinate
	syl	re+2su+pi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
resupine	ety	C17: from Latin resup*_inus lying on the back
resupine	0.
	syl	re+su+pine
	pron	<ri1sju:pIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	lying on the back; supine.
resurge	ety	C16: from Latin resurgere to rise again, reappear, from #7re -#7+ surgere to lift, arise, #7surge 
resurge	0.
	syl	re+surge
	pron	<ri1sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to rise again from or as if from the dead.
resurgent	0.
	syl	re+sur+gent
	pron	<ri1sR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rising again, as to new life, vigour, etc..
	exam	1	resurgent nationalism.
resurgence	sub
	head	resurgent
	syl	re+1sur+gence
	pos	n.
resurrect	1.
	syl	res+ur+rect
	pron	<2rez*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise or raise from the dead; bring or be brought back to life.
resurrect	2.
	syl	res+ur+rect
	pron	<2rez*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring back into use or activity; revive.
	exam	1	to resurrect an ancient law.
resurrect	3.
	syl	res+ur+rect
	pron	<2rez*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to renew (one's hopes, etc.).
resurrect	4.
	syl	res+ur+rect
	pron	<2rez*1rekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Facetious. formerly
	def	to exhume and steal (a body) from its grave, esp. in order to sell it.
resurrection	ety	C13: via Old French from Late Latin resurrecti*_o, from Latin resurgere to rise again; see #7resurge  &- @!res+ur+#!rec+tion+al or @!res+ur+#!rec+tion+ar@.y adj.
resurrection	1.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supposed act or instance of a dead person coming back to life.
resurrection	2.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the possibility of this as part of a religious or mystical system.
resurrection	3.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of those who have risen from the dead.
	exam	1	we shall all live in the resurrection.
Resurrection	1.
	syl	Res+ur+rec+tion
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian theol.
	def	the rising again of Christ from the tomb three days after his death.
Resurrection	2.
	syl	Res+ur+rec+tion
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian theol.
	def	the rising again from the dead of all men at the Last Judgment.
resurrectionism	1.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion+ism
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief that men will rise again from the dead, esp. the Christian doctrine of the Resurrection of Christ and of all men at the Last Judgment.
resurrectionism	2.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion+ism
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	Facetious. formerly
	def	body-snatching.
resurrectionist	1.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion+ist
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	Facetious. formerly
	def	a body-snatcher.
resurrectionist	2.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion+ist
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Anglican religious community founded in 1892.
resurrectionist	3.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion+ist
	pron	<2rez*1rekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes in the Resurrection.
resurrection plant	0.
	syl	res+ur+rec+tion plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of several unrelated desert plants that form a tight ball when dry and unfold and bloom when moistened. The best-known examples are the cruciferous club mosses of the genus and the composite Also called: {rose of Jericho}.
resuscitate	ety	C16: from Latin resuscit*_are, from #7re -#7+ susci?!t*_are raise, from sub- up from below+ cit*_are to rouse, from citus quick
resuscitate	0.
	syl	re+sus+ci+tate
	pron	<ri1s^si2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore to consciousness; revive.
resuscitable	sub
	head	resuscitate
	syl	re+1sus+ci+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
resuscitation	sub
	head	resuscitate
	syl	re+2sus+ci+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
resuscitative	sub
	head	resuscitate
	syl	re+1sus+ci+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
resuscitator	1.
	syl	re+sus+ci+ta+tor
	pron	<ri1s^si2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for forcing oxygen or a mixture containing oxygen into the lungs.
resuscitator	2.
	syl	re+sus+ci+ta+tor
	pron	<ri1s^si2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who resuscitates.
ret	ety	C15: of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch reeten, Swedish r*"ota, German r*"osten; see #7rot 
rets	infl
	head	ret
	syl	rets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retting	infl
	head	ret
	syl	ret+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retted	infl
	head	ret
	syl	ret+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ret	0.
	syl	ret
	pron	<ret>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to moisten or soak (flax, hemp, jute, etc.) to promote bacterial action in order to facilitate separation of the fibres from the woody tissue by beating.
ret	1.
	syl	ret.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	retain.
ret	2.
	syl	ret.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	retired.
ret	3.
	syl	ret.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	return(ed).
retable	ety	C19: from French, from Spanish retablo, from Latin retr*_o behind+ tabula board; see {#7rear %1}#7, table 
retable	0.
	syl	re+ta+ble
	pron	<ri1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental screenlike structure above and behind an altar, esp. one used as a setting for a religious picture or carving.
retail	ety	C14: from Old French retaillier to cut off, from #7re -#7+ taillier to cut; see #7tailor 
retail	1.
	syl	re+tail
	pron	<1rEtAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the sale of goods individually or in small quantities to consumers. Compare {wholesale}.
retail	2.
	syl	re+tail
	pron	<1rEtAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or engaged in such selling.
	exam	1	retail prices.
retail	3.
	syl	re+tail
	pron	<1rEtAl>
	pos	adv.
	def	in small amounts or at a retail price.
retail	4.
	syl	re+tail
	pron	<1rEtAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell or be sold in small quantities to consumers.
retail	5.
	syl	re+tail
	pron	<ri1tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relate (gossip, scandal, etc.) in detail, esp. persistently.
retailer	sub
	head	retail
	syl	re+tail+er
	pos	n.
retain	ety	C14: from Old French retenir, from Latin retin*_ere to hold back, from #7re -#7+ ten*_ere to hold
retain	1.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep in one's possession.
retain	2.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be able to hold or contain.
	exam	1	soil that retains water.
retain	3.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to be able to remember (information, etc.) without difficulty.
retain	4.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in position.
retain	5.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep for one's future use, as by paying a retainer or nominal charge.
	exam	1	to retain one's rooms for the holidays.
retain	6.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to engage the services of (a barrister) by payment of a preliminary fee.
retain	7.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in selling races
	def	to buy back a winner that one owns when it is auctioned after the race.
retain	8.
	syl	re+tain
	pron	<ri1tAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of racehorse trainers
	def	to pay an advance fee to (a jockey) so as to have prior or exclusive claims upon his services throughout the season.
retainable	sub
	head	retain
	syl	re+1tain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
retainability	sub
	head	retain
	or	retainableness
	syl	re+2tain+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
retainableness	sub
	head	retain
	or	retainability
	syl	re+1tain+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
retainment	sub
	head	retain
	syl	re+1tain+ment
	pos	n.
retained object	0.
	syl	re+tained ob+ject
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a direct or indirect object of a passive verb. The phrase in the sentence is a retained object.
retainer	1.
	syl	re+tain+er
	pron	<ri1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a supporter or dependant of a person of rank, esp. a soldier.
retainer	2.
	syl	re+tain+er
	pron	<ri1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a servant, esp. one who has been with a family for a long time.
retainer	3.
	syl	re+tain+er
	pron	<ri1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clip, frame, or similar device that prevents a part of a machine, engine, etc., from moving.
retainer	4.
	syl	re+tain+er
	pron	<ri1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dental appliance for holding a loose tooth or prosthetic device in position.
retainer	5.
	syl	re+tain+er
	pron	<ri1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee paid in advance to secure first option on the services of a barrister, jockey, etc.
retainer	6.
	syl	re+tain+er
	pron	<ri1tAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reduced rent paid for a flat, room, etc., during absence to reserve it for future use.
retaining wall	0.
	syl	re+tain+ing wall
	pos	n.
	def	a wall constructed to hold back earth, loose rock, etc. Also called: {revetment}.
retakes	infl
	head	retake
	syl	re+takes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retaking	infl
	head	retake
	syl	re+tak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retook	infl
	head	retake
	syl	re+took
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retaken	infl
	head	retake
	syl	re+tak+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retake	1.
	syl	re+take
	pron	<rE1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take back or capture again.
	exam	1	to retake a fortress.
retake	2.
	syl	re+take
	pron	<rE1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Films.
	def	to shoot again (a shot or scene).
retake	3.
	syl	re+take
	pron	<rE1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tape again (a recording).
retake	4.
	syl	re+take
	pron	<1rE2tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Films.
	def	a rephotographed shot or scene.
retake	5.
	syl	re+take
	pron	<1rE2tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a retaped recording.
retaker	sub
	head	retake
	syl	re+1tak+er
	pos	n.
retaliate	ety	C17: from Late Latin ret*_ali*_are, from Latin #7re -#7+ t*_alis of such kind
retaliate	1.
	syl	re+tal:i+ate
	pron	<ri1t@li2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take retributory action, esp. by returning some injury or wrong in kind.
retaliate	2.
	syl	re+tal:i+ate
	pron	<ri1t@li2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to avenge (an injury, wrong, etc.).
retaliation	sub
	head	retaliate
	syl	re+2tal:i:1a+tion
	pos	n.
retaliative	sub
	head	retaliate
	or	retaliatory
	syl	re+1tal:i:a+tive
	pos	adj.
retaliatory	sub
	head	retaliate
	or	retaliative
	syl	re+1tal:i:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
retaliator	sub
	head	retaliate
	syl	re+1tal:i:2a+tor
	pos	n.
retard	ety	C15: from Old French retarder, from Latin retard*_are, from #7re -#7+ tard*_are to make slow, from tardus sluggish; see #7tardy 
retard	0.
	syl	re+tard
	pron	<ri1ta:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay or slow down (the progress, speed, or development) of (something).
retardingly	sub
	head	retard
	syl	re+1tard+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
retardant	1.
	syl	re+tard+ant
	pron	<ri1ta:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that reduces the rate of a chemical reaction. {~}
retardant	2.
	syl	re+tard+ant
	pron	<ri1ta:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	having a slowing effect.
retardate	0.
	syl	re+tard+ate
	pron	<ri1ta:dAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a person who is retarded.
retardment	alt
	head	retardation
	or	retardation
	syl	re+tard+ment
	pron	<ri1ta:dm*nt>
	pos	n.
retardation	1.
	or	retardment
	syl	re+tar+da+tion
	pron	<2rEta:1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retarding or the state of being retarded.
retardation	2.
	or	retardment
	syl	re+tar+da+tion
	pron	<2rEta:1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that retards; hindrance.
retardation	3.
	or	retardment
	syl	re+tar+da+tion
	pron	<2rEta:1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of decelera?!tion.
retardative	sub
	head	retardation
	or	retardatory
	syl	re+1tard:a+tive
	pos	adj.
retardatory	sub
	head	retardation
	or	retardative
	syl	re+1tard:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
retarded	0.
	syl	re+tard+ed
	pron	<ri1ta:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	underdeveloped, esp. mentally and esp. having an IQ of 70 to 85. Compare {sub?!normal}.
retarder	1.
	syl	re+tard+er
	pron	<ri1ta:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that retards.
retarder	2.
	syl	re+tard+er
	pron	<ri1ta:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to slow down the rate of a chemical change, such as one added to cement to delay its setting.
retch	ety	Old English hr*_@acan; related to Old Norse hr*_@akja to spit
retch	1.
	syl	retch
	pron	<reC>, <rEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to undergo an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting; heave.
retch	2.
	syl	retch
	pron	<reC>, <rEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vomit. {~}
retch	3.
	syl	retch
	pron	<reC>, <rEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	an involuntary spasm of ineffectual vomiting.
retd	1.
	syl	retd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	retired.
retd	2.
	syl	retd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	retained.
retd	3.
	syl	retd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	returned.
rete	ety	C14 (referring to a metal network used with an astrolabe): from Latin r*_ete net
retia	infl
	head	rete
	syl	re+ti:a
	pron	<1rESi*>, <-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rete	0.
	syl	re:te
	pron	<1rEti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any network of nerves or blood vessels; plexus.
retial	sub
	head	rete
	syl	re+ti:al
	pos	adj.
retene	ety	C19: from Greek rh*_etin*_e resin
retene	0.
	syl	re+tene
	pron	<1rEtEn>, <1ret->
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline hydrocarbon found in tar oils from pine wood and in certain fossil resins. Formula: C\1\8H\1\8.
retention	ety	C14: from Latin retenti*_o, from retin*_ere to #7retain 
retention	1.
	syl	re+ten+tion
	pron	<ri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retaining or state of being retained.
retention	2.
	syl	re+ten+tion
	pron	<ri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity to hold or retain liquid, etc.
retention	3.
	syl	re+ten+tion
	pron	<ri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity to remember.
retention	4.
	syl	re+ten+tion
	pron	<ri1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the abnormal holding within the body of urine, faeces, etc., that are normally excreted.
retentionist	0.
	syl	re+ten+tion+ist
	pron	<ri1tenS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates the retention of something, esp. capital punishment.
retentive	0.
	syl	re+ten+tive
	pron	<ri1tentiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the capacity to retain or remember.
retentively	sub
	head	retentive
	syl	re+1ten+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
retentiveness	sub
	head	retentive
	syl	re+1ten+tive+ness
	pos	n.
retentivity	1.
	syl	re+ten+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEten1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being retentive.
retentivity	2.
	syl	re+ten+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2rEten1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	another name for {remanence}.
rethinks	infl
	head	rethink
	syl	re+thinks
	pos	vb.
rethinking	infl
	head	rethink
	syl	re+think+ing
	pos	vb.
rethought	infl
	head	rethink
	syl	re+thought.
	pos	vb.
rethink	1.
	syl	re+think
	pron	<rE1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to think about (something) again, esp. with a view to changing one's tactics or opinions.
rethink	2.
	syl	re+think
	pron	<1rE2TiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of thinking again.
retiarius	ety	Latin, from r*_ete net
retiarii	infl
	head	retiarius
	syl	re+ti+ar:i:i
	pron	<-1e*ri2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
retiarius	0.
	syl	re+ti+ar+i:us
	pron	<2rEti1e*ri*s>, <2rESi->
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a gladiator armed with a net and trident.
retiary	ety	C17: from Latin #7retiarius 
retiary	0.
	syl	re+ti+ar:y
	pron	<1rEti*ri>, <-Si*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a net or web.
reticent	ety	C19: from Latin retic*_ere to keep silent, from #7re -#7+ tac*_ere to be silent
reticent	0.
	syl	ret:i+cent
	pron	<1retis*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not open or communicative; not saying all that one knows; taciturn; reserved.
reticence	sub
	head	reticent
	syl	ret:i+cence
	pos	n.
reticently	sub
	head	reticent
	syl	ret:i+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
reticle	ety	C17: from Latin r*_eticu?!lum a little net, from r*_ete net
reticule	alt
	head	reticle
	or	reticle
	syl	ret:i+cule
	pos	n.
reticle	0.
	or	reticule
	syl	ret:i+cle
	pron	<1retikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of fine lines, wires, etc., placed in the focal plane of an optical instrument to assist measurement of the size or position of objects under observation. Also called: {graticule}.
reticulate	ety	C17: from Late Latin r*_eticul*_atus made like a net
reticulate	1.
	syl	re+tic:u+late
	pron	<ri1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	in the form of a network or having a network of parts.
	exam	1	a reticulate leaf.
reticulate	2.
	syl	re+tic:u+late
	pron	<ri1tikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	resembling, covered with, or having the form of a net.
reticulate	3.
	syl	re+tic:u+late
	pron	<ri1tikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to form or be formed into a net.
reticulately	sub
	head	reticulate
	syl	re+1tic:u+late+ly
	pos	adv.
reticulation	sub
	head	reticulate
	syl	re+2tic:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
reticule	ety	C18: from French r*'eticule, from Latin r*_eticulum #7reticle 
reticule	1.
	syl	ret:i+cule
	pron	<1reti2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 18th and 19th centuries
	def	a woman's small bag or purse, usually in the form of a pouch with a drawstring and made of net, beading, brocade, etc.
reticule	2.
	syl	ret:i+cule
	pron	<1reti2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {reticle}.
reticulocyte	ety	C20: from #7reticulum+ -#7cyte 
reticulocyte	0.
	syl	re+tic:u+lo+cyte
	pron	<ri1tikjul*2sait>
	pos	n.
	def	an immature red blood cell containing a network of granules or filaments.
reticuloendothelial	ety	C20: from #7reticulum+endothelial 
reticuloendothelial	0.
	syl	re+tic:u+lo+en+do+the+li:al
	pron	<ri2tikjul*u2end*u1$TEli*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	denoting or relating to a bodily system that consists of all the cells able to ingest bacteria, colloidal particles, etc., with the exception of the leucocytes. See also {macrophage}.
reticulum	ety	C17: from Latin: little net, from r*_ete net
reticula	infl
	head	reticulum
	syl	re+tic:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reticulum	1.
	syl	re+tic:u+lum
	pron	<ri1tikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine network, esp. one in the body composed of cells, fibres, etc.
reticulum	2.
	syl	re+tic:u+lum
	pron	<ri1tikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the second compartment of the stomach of ruminants, situated between the rumen and psalterium.
Reticuli	infl
	head	Reticulum
	syl	Re+tic:u+li
	pron	<ri?!1tikju2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Reticulum	0.
	syl	Re+tic:u+lum
	pron	<ri1tikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Dorado and Hydrus.
retiform	ety	C17: from Latin r*_ete net+ forma shape
retiform	0.
	syl	re+ti+form
	pron	<1rEti2fc:m>, <1ret->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	netlike; reticulate.
retina	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, perhaps from Latin r*_ete net
retinas	infl
	head	retina
	or	retinae
	syl	ret:i+nas
	pron	<-2nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
retinae	infl
	head	retina
	or	retinas
	syl	ret:i+nae
	pron	<-2nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
retina	0.
	syl	ret:i+na
	pron	<1retin*>
	pos	n.
	def	the light-sensitive membrane forming the inner lining of the posterior wall of the eyeball, composed largely of a specialized terminal expansion of the optic nerve. Images focused here by the lens of the eye are transmitted to the brain as nerve impulses.
retinal	sub
	head	retina
	syl	ret:i+nal
	pos	adj.
retinaculum	ety	C18 (a surgical instrument used in castration): Latin, from r*_etin*_ere to hold back
retinacula	infl
	head	retinaculum
	syl	ret:i+nac:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
retinaculum	1.
	syl	ret:i+nac:u+lum
	pron	<2reti1n@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	connection or retention or something that connects or retains.
retinaculum	2.
	syl	ret:i+nac:u+lum
	pron	<2reti1n@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a small hook that joins the forewing and hind wing of a moth during flight.
retinacular	sub
	head	retinaculum
	syl	ret:i+1nac:u+lar
	pos	adj.
retinene	ety	C20: from #7retina+ -#7ene 
retinene	0.
	syl	ret:i+nene
	pron	<1reti2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow pigment, the aldehyde of vitamin A, that is formed in the rods of the eye by the action of bright light on rhodopsin. Formula: C\1\9H\2\7CHO. Also called: {visual yellow}.
retinite	ety	C19: from French r*'etinite, from Greek rh*_etin*_e resin+-#7ite %1
retinite	0.
	syl	ret:i+nite
	pron	<1reti2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various resins of fossil origin, esp. one derived from lignite.
retinitis	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7retina+ -#7itis 
retinitis	0.
	syl	ret:i+ni+tis
	pron	<2reti1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the retina.
retinol	ety	C19: from Greek rh*_etin*_e resin+-#7ol %1
retinol	0.
	syl	ret:i+nol
	pron	<1reti2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vitamin A} and {rosin oil}.
retinoscopy	0.
	syl	ret:i+nos+co+py
	pron	<2reti1nosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ophthalmol.
	def	a procedure for detecting errors of refraction in the eye by means of an instrument ({retinoscope}) that reflects a beam of light from a mirror into the eye. Diagnosis is made by observing the areas of shadow and the direction in which the light moves when the mirror is rotated. Also called: {skiascopy, shadow test}.
retinoscopic	sub
	head	retinoscopy
	syl	ret:i+no+scop+ic
	pron	<2retin*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
retinoscopically	sub
	head	retinoscopy
	syl	ret:i+no+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
retinoscopist	sub
	head	retinoscopy
	syl	ret:i+1nos+co+pist
	pos	n.
retinue	ety	C14: from Old French retenue, from retenir to #7retain 
retinue	0.
	syl	ret:i+nue
	pron	<1reti2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of aides and retainers attending an important person, royalty, etc.
retinued	sub
	head	retinue
	syl	ret:i+2nued
	pos	adj.
retire	ety	C16: from French retirer, from Old French #7re -#7+ tirer to pull, draw
retire	1.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to give up or to cause (a person) to give up his work, a post, etc., esp. on reaching pensionable age (in Britain and Australia usually 65 for men, 60 for women).
retire	2.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to go away, as into seclusion, for recuperation, etc.
retire	3.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to go to bed.
retire	4.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to recede or disappear.
	exam	1	the sun retired behind the clouds.
retire	5.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to withdraw from a sporting contest, esp. because of injury.
retire	6.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to pull back (troops, etc.) from battle or an exposed position or (of troops, etc.) to fall back.
retire	7.a.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remove (bills, bonds, shares, etc.) from circulation by taking them up and paying for them.
retire	7.b.
	syl	re+tire
	pron	<ri1tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remove (money) from circulation.
retirement	sub
	head	retire
	syl	re+1tire+ment
	pos	n.
retirer	sub
	head	retire
	syl	re+1tir+er
	pos	n.
retiring	0.
	syl	re+tir+ing
	pron	<ri1tI*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	shunning contact with others; shy; reserved.
retiringly	sub
	head	retiring
	syl	re+1tir+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
retool	1.
	syl	re+tool
	pron	<rE1tu:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to replace, re-equip, or rearrange the tools in (a factory, etc.).
retool	2.
	syl	re+tool
	pron	<rE1tu:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to revise or reorganize.
retorsion	0.
	syl	re+tor+sion
	pron	<ri1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	retaliatory action taken by a state whose citizens have been mistreated by a foreign power by treating the subjects of that power similarly; reprisal.
retort	ety	C16: from Latin retorqu*_ere to twist back, from #7re -#7+ torqu*_ere to twist, wrench
retort	H1.1.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to utter (something) quickly, sharply, wittily, or angrily, in response.
retort	H1.2.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use (an argument) against its originator; turn the tables by saying (something). {~}
retort	H1.3.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sharp, angry, or witty reply.
retort	H1.4.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an argument used against its originator.
retorter	sub
	head	retort
	syl	re+1tort+er
	pos	n.
retort	ety	C17: from French retorte, from Medieval Latin retorta, from Latin retorqu*_ere to twist back; see #7retort %1
retort	H2.1.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass vessel with a round bulb and long tapering neck that is bent down, used esp. in a laboratory for distillation.
retort	H2.2.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel in which large quantities of material may be heated, esp. one used for heating ores in the production of metals or heating coal to produce gas. {~}
retort	H2.3.
	syl	re+tort
	pron	<ri1tc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat in a retort.
retortion	1.
	syl	re+tor+tion
	pron	<ri1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retorting.
retortion	2.
	syl	re+tor+tion
	pron	<ri1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {retorsion}.
retouch	1.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore, correct, or improve (a painting, make-up, etc.) with new touches.
retouch	2.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to alter (a negative or print) by painting over blemishes or adding details.
retouch	3.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make small finishing improvements to.
retouch	4.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	to detach small flakes from (a blank) in order to make a tool.
retouch	5.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the art or practice of retouching.
retouch	6.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a detail that is the result of retouching.
retouch	7.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a photograph, paint?!ing, etc., that has been retouched.
retouch	8.
	syl	re+touch
	pron	<rE1t^C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	fine percussion to shape flakes of stone into usable tools.
retouchable	sub
	head	retouch
	syl	re+1touch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
retoucher	sub
	head	retouch
	syl	re+1touch+er
	pos	n.
retrace	1.
	syl	re+trace
	pron	<ri1trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go back over (one's steps, a route, etc.) again.
	exam	1	we retraced the route we took last summer.
retrace	2.
	syl	re+trace
	pron	<ri1trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go over (a past event) in the mind; recall.
retrace	3.
	syl	re+trace
	pron	<ri1trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go over (a story, account, etc.) from the beginning.
retraceable	sub
	head	retrace
	syl	re+1trace+a:ble
	pos	adj.
retracement	sub
	head	retrace
	syl	re+1trace+ment
	pos	n.
re-trace	0.
	syl	re-trace
	pron	<rE1trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trace (a map, etc.) again.
retract	ety	C16: from Latin retract*_are to with?!draw, from tract*_are to pull, from trahere to drag
retract	1.
	syl	re+tract
	pron	<ri1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw in (a part or appendage).
	exam	1	a snail can retract its horns;
	exam	2	to retract the landing gear of an aircraft.
retract	2.
	syl	re+tract
	pron	<ri1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to withdraw (a statement, opinion, charge, etc.) as invalid or unjustified.
retract	3.
	syl	re+tract
	pron	<ri1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go back on (a promise or agree?!ment).
retract	4.
	syl	re+tract
	pron	<ri1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shrink back, as in fear.
retract	5.
	syl	re+tract
	pron	<ri1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to modify the articulation of (a vowel) by bringing the tongue back away from the lips.
retractable	sub
	head	retract
	or	retractible
	syl	re+1tract+a:ble
	pos	adj.
retractible	sub
	head	retract
	or	retractable
	syl	re+1tract+i:ble
	pos	adj.
retractability	sub
	head	retract
	or	retractibility
	syl	re+2tract+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
retractibility	sub
	head	retract
	or	retractability
	syl	re+2tract+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
retractation	sub
	head	retract
	syl	re+trac+ta+tion
	pron	<2rEtr@k1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
retractive	sub
	head	retract
	syl	re+1trac+tive
	pos	adj.
retractile	0.
	syl	re+trac+tile
	pron	<ri1tr@ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being drawn in.
	exam	1	the retractile claws of a cat.
retractility	sub
	head	retractile
	syl	re+trac+til+i:ty
	pron	<2rEtr@k1tiliti>
	pos	n.
retraction	1.
	syl	re+trac+tion
	pron	<ri1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retracting or state of being retracted.
retraction	2.
	syl	re+trac+tion
	pron	<ri1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the withdrawal of a statement, etc.
retractor	1.
	syl	re+trac+tor
	pron	<ri1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various muscles that retract an organ or part.
retractor	2.
	syl	re+trac+tor
	pron	<ri1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	an instrument for holding back the edges of a surgical incision or organ or part.
retractor	3.
	syl	re+trac+tor
	pron	<ri1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that retracts.
retral	ety	C19: from Latin retr*_o backwards &- #!re+tral+ly adv.
retral	0.
	syl	re+tral
	pron	<1rEtr*l>, <1retr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	at, near, or towards the back.
retreads	infl
	head	retread
	syl	re+treads
	pos	vb.
retreading	infl
	head	retread
	syl	re+tread+ing
	pos	vb.
retreaded	infl
	head	retread
	syl	re+tread+ed.
	pos	vb.
retread	1.
	syl	re+tread
	pron	<rE1tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remould (a used pneumatic tyre) to give it new treads.
retread	2.
	syl	re+tread
	pron	<1rE2tred>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {remould}. a used pneumatic tyre that has been remoulded to give it new treads.
re-treads	infl
	head	re-tread
	syl	re-treads
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
re-treading	infl
	head	re-tread
	syl	re-tread+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
re-trod	infl
	head	re-tread
	syl	re-trod
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
re-trodden	infl
	head	re-tread
	or	re-trod
	syl	re-trod+den
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
re-trod	infl
	head	re-tread
	or	re-trodden
	syl	re-trod.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
re-tread	0.
	syl	re-tread
	pron	<rE1tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tread or walk over (one's steps, etc.) again.
retreat	ety	C14: from Old French retret, from retraire to withdraw, from Latin retrahere to pull back; see #7retract 
retreat	1.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to withdraw or retire in the face of or from action with an enemy, either due to defeat or in order to adopt a more favourable position.
retreat	2.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to retire or withdraw, as to seclusion or shelter.
retreat	3.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a person's features
	def	to slope back; recede.
retreat	4.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to move (a piece) back.
retreat	5.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act of retreating or withdrawing.
retreat	6.a.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a withdrawal or retirement in the face of the enemy.
retreat	6.b.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a bugle call signifying withdrawal or retirement, esp. (formerly) to within a defended fortification.
retreat	7.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	retirement or seclusion.
retreat	8.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a place, such as a sanatorium or monastery, to which one may retire for refuge, quiet, etc.
retreat	9.
	syl	re+treat
	pron	<ri1trEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an institution, esp. a private one, for the care and treatment of the mentally ill, infirm, elderly, etc.
retreatal	sub
	head	retreat
	syl	re+1treat+al
	pos	adj.
retrench	ety	C17: from Old French retrenchier, from #7re -#7+ trenchier to cut, from Latin trunc*_are to lop; see #7trench 
retrench	1.
	syl	re+trench
	pron	<ri1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or curtail (costs); economize.
retrench	2.
	syl	re+trench
	pron	<ri1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten, delete, or abridge.
retrench	3.
	syl	re+trench
	pron	<ri1trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect by a retrenchment.
retrenchable	sub
	head	retrench
	syl	re+1trench+a:ble
	pos	adj.
retrenchment	1.
	syl	re+trench+ment
	pron	<ri1trenCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reducing expenditure in order to improve financial stability.
retrenchment	2.
	syl	re+trench+ment
	pron	<ri1trenCm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an extra interior fortification to reinforce outer walls.
retrial	0.
	syl	re+tri+al
	pron	<rE1trI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a second or new trial, esp. of a case that has already been adjudicated upon.
retribution	ety	C14: via Old French from Church Latin retrib*_uti*_o, from Latin retribuere to repay, from #7re -#7+ tribuere to pay; see #7tribute  &- re+trib@.u+tive (r$I#!tr$Ibj$ut$Iv) or re+#!trib@.u+to@.ry adj. &- re+#!trib@.u+tive+ly adv.
retribution	1.
	syl	ret+ri+bu+tion
	pron	<2retri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of punishing or taking vengeance for wrongdoing, sin, or injury.
retribution	2.
	syl	ret+ri+bu+tion
	pron	<2retri1bju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	punishment or vengeance.
retrieval	1.
	syl	re+triev+al
	pron	<ri1trEvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of retrieving.
retrieval	2.
	syl	re+triev+al
	pron	<ri1trEvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the possibility of recovery, restoration, or rectification (esp. in the phrase {beyond retrieval) }.
retrieve	ety	C15: from Old French retrover, from #7re -#7+ trouver to find, perhaps from Vulgar Latin trop*_are (unattested) to compose; see #7trover, troubadour 
retrieve	1.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to get or fetch back again; recover.
	exam	1	he retrieved his papers from various people's drawers.
retrieve	2.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring back to a more satisfactory state; revive.
retrieve	3.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to extricate from trouble or danger; rescue or save.
retrieve	4.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to recover or make newly available (stored information) from a computer system.
retrieve	5.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	of dogs
	def	to find and fetch (shot game, etc.).
retrieve	6.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	to return successfully (a shot difficult to reach).
retrieve	7.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to recall; remember.
retrieve	8.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of retrieving.
retrieve	9.
	syl	re+trieve
	pron	<ri1trEv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the chance of being retrieved.
retrievable	sub
	head	retrieve
	syl	re+1triev+a:ble
	pos	adj.
retrievability	sub
	head	retrieve
	syl	re+2triev+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
retrievably	sub
	head	retrieve
	syl	re+1triev+a:bly
	pos	adv.
retriever	1.
	syl	re+triev+er
	pron	<ri1trEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a breed of large hunting dogs that can be trained to retrieve game.
retriever	2.
	syl	re+triev+er
	pron	<ri1trEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any dog used to retrieve shot game.
retriever	3.
	syl	re+triev+er
	pron	<ri1trEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that retrieves.
retros	infl
	head	retro
	syl	ret+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
retro	0.
	syl	ret+ro
	pron	<1retr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {retrorocket}.
retro-	ety	from Latin retr*_o behind, backwards
retro-	1.
	syl	ret:ro-
	pos	prefix.
	def	back or backwards.
	exam	1	retroactive.
retro-	2.
	syl	ret:ro-
	pos	prefix.
	def	located behind.
	exam	1	retrolental.
retroact	1.
	syl	ret:ro+act
	pron	<1retr*u2@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act in opposition.
retroact	2.
	syl	ret:ro+act
	pron	<1retr*u2@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to influence or have reference to past events.
retroaction	1.
	syl	ret:ro+ac+tion
	pron	<2retr*u1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an action contrary or reciprocal to a preceding action.
retroaction	2.
	syl	ret:ro+ac+tion
	pron	<2retr*u1@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a retrospective action, esp. a law affecting events prior to its enactment.
retroactive	1.
	syl	ret:ro+ac+tive
	pron	<2retr*u1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	applying or referring to the past.
	exam	1	retroactive legislation.
retroactive	2.
	syl	ret:ro+ac+tive
	pron	<2retr*u1@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	effective or operative from a date or for a period in the past.
retroactively	sub
	head	retroactive
	syl	ret:ro+1ac+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
retroactive inhibition	0.
	syl	ret:ro+ac+tive in+hi+bi+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the tendency for the results of learning to be impaired by immediately subsequent activity. Compare {proactive inhibition}.
retrocede	1.
	syl	ret:ro+cede
	pron	<2retr*u1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give back; return.
retrocede	2.
	syl	ret:ro+cede
	pron	<2retr*u1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go back or retire; recede.
retrocession	sub
	head	retrocede
	or	retrocedence
	syl	ret:ro+ces+sion
	pron	<2retr*u1seS*n>
	pos	n.
retrocedence	sub
	head	retrocede
	or	retrocession
	syl	ret:ro+1ced+ence
	pos	n.
retrocessive	sub
	head	retrocede
	or	retrocedent
	syl	ret:ro+1ces+sive
	pos	adj.
retrocedent	sub
	head	retrocede
	or	retrocessive
	syl	ret:ro+1ced+ent
	pos	adj.
retrochoir	0.
	syl	ret:ro+choir
	pron	<1retr*u2kwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the space in a large church or cathedral behind the high altar.
retrofire	1.
	syl	ret:ro+fire
	pron	<1retr*u2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of firing a retrorocket.
retrofire	2.
	syl	ret:ro+fire
	pron	<1retr*u2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the moment at which it is fired.
retrofits	infl
	head	retrofit
	syl	ret:ro+fits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retrofitting	infl
	head	retrofit
	syl	ret:ro+fit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retrofitted	infl
	head	retrofit
	syl	ret:ro+fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retrofit	0.
	syl	ret:ro+fit
	pron	<1retr*u2fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip (a car, aircraft, etc.) with new parts, safety devices, etc., after manufacture.
retroflex	ety	C18: from Latin retr*_oflexus, from retr*_oflectere, from #7retro -#7+ flectere to bend
retroflexed	alt
	head	retroflex
	or	retroflex
	syl	ret:ro+flexed
	pos	adj.
retroflex	1.
	or	retroflexed
	syl	ret:ro+flex
	pron	<1retr*u2fleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	bent or curved backwards.
retroflex	2.
	or	retroflexed
	syl	ret:ro+flex
	pron	<1retr*u2fleks>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or involving retroflexion.
retroflection	alt
	head	retroflexion
	or	retroflexion
	syl	ret:ro+flec+tion
	pron	<2retr*u1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
retroflexion	1.
	or	retroflection
	syl	ret:ro+flex+ion
	pron	<2retr*u1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of bending or being bent backwards.
retroflexion	2.
	or	retroflection
	syl	ret:ro+flex+ion
	pron	<2retr*u1flekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of turning the tip of the tongue upwards and backwards towards the hard palate in the articulation of a vowel or a consonant.
retrograde	ety	C14: from Latin retr*_ograd*_i to go backwards, from gradi to walk, go
retrograde	1.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or bending backwards.
retrograde	2.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of order
	def	reverse or inverse.
retrograde	3.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending towards an earlier worse condition; declining or deteriorating.
retrograde	4.a.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or orbiting in a direction opposite to that of the earth's motion around the sun. Compare { {direct} (sense 18)}.
retrograde	4.b.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or orbiting in a direction around a planet opposite to the planet's rotational direction.
	exam	1	the retrograde motion of the satellite Phoebe around Saturn.
retrograde	4.c.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	appearing to move in a clockwise direction due to the rotational period exceeding the period of revolution around the sun.
	exam	1	Venus has retrograde rotation.
retrograde	5.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	tending to retrogress; degene?!rate.
retrograde	6.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of, concerning, or denoting a melody or part that is played backwards.
retrograde	7.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	opposed, contrary, or repugnant to. {~}
retrograde	8.
	syl	ret:ro+grade
	pron	<1retr*u2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	to move in a retrograde direction; retrogress.
retrogradation	sub
	head	retrograde
	syl	ret:ro+gra+1da+tion
	pos	n.
retrogradatory	sub
	head	retrograde
	syl	ret:ro+1gra+da+to:ry
	pos	adj.
retrogradely	sub
	head	retrograde
	syl	ret:ro+2grade+ly
	pos	adv.
retrogress	ety	C19: from Latin retr*_ogressus having moved backwards, from retr*_ograd*_i; see #7retrograde 
retrogress	1.
	syl	ret:ro+gress
	pron	<2retr*u1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go back to an earlier, esp. worse, condition; degenerate or deteriorate.
retrogress	2.
	syl	ret:ro+gress
	pron	<2retr*u1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move backwards; recede.
retrogress	3.
	syl	ret:ro+gress
	pron	<2retr*u1gres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to develop characteristics or features of lower or simpler organisms; degenerate.
retrogression	sub
	head	retrogress
	syl	ret:ro+1gres+sion
	pos	n.
retrogressively	sub
	head	retrogress
	syl	ret:ro+1gres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
retroject	0.
	syl	ret:ro+ject
	pron	<2retr*u1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw backwards (opposed to . &- {@!ret@.ro+#!jec+tion}
retrolental	ety	C20: from #7retro -#7+ -lental, from New Latin: #7lens 
retrolental	0.
	syl	ret:ro+len+tal
	pron	<2retr*u1lentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	behind a lens, esp. of the eye.
retro-operative	0.
	syl	ret:ro-op:er:a:tive
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting or operating on past events; retroactive.
retropack	0.
	syl	ret:ro+pack
	pron	<1retr*u2p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of retrorockets on a spacecraft.
retrorocket	0.
	syl	ret:ro+rock+et
	pron	<1retr*u2rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small auxiliary rocket engine on a larger rocket, missile, or spacecraft, that produces thrust in the opposite direction to the direction of flight in order to decelerate the vehicle or make it move backwards. Often shortened to {retro}.
retrorse	ety	C19: from Latin retr*_orsus, shortened form of retr*_oversus turned back, from #7retro -#7+ vertere to turn
retrorse	0.
	syl	re+trorse
	pron	<ri1trc:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	pointing backwards or in a direction opposite to normal.
retrorsely	sub
	head	retrorse
	syl	re+1trorse+ly
	pos	adv.
retrospect	ety	C17: from Latin retr*_ospicere to look back, from #7retro -#7+ specere to look
retrospect	1.
	syl	ret:ro+spect
	pron	<1retr*u2spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of surveying things past (often in the phrase {in retrospect) }.
retrospect	2.
	syl	ret:ro+spect
	pron	<1retr*u2spekt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to contemplate (anything past); look back on (something).
retrospect	3.
	syl	ret:ro+spect
	pron	<1retr*u2spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to refer back.
retrospection	0.
	syl	ret:ro+spec+tion
	pron	<2retr*u1spekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of recalling things past, esp. in one's personal experience.
retrospective	1.
	syl	ret:ro+spec+tive
	pron	<2retr*u1spektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	looking or directed backwards, esp. in time; characterized by retrospection.
retrospective	2.
	syl	ret:ro+spec+tive
	pron	<2retr*u1spektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	applying to the past; retroactive.
retrospective	3.
	syl	ret:ro+spec+tive
	pron	<2retr*u1spektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	an exhibition of an artist's life's work or a representative selection of it.
retrospectively	sub
	head	retrospective
	syl	ret:ro+1spec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
retrospectiveness	sub
	head	retrospective
	syl	ret:ro+1spec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
retrouss'e	ety	C19: from French retrousser to tuck up; see #7truss 
retrouss'e	0.
	syl	re+trous+s*'e
	pron	<r*1tru:sA>, French <r*tru1sA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nose
	def	turned up.
retroversion	1.
	syl	ret:ro+ver+sion
	pron	<2retr*u1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of turning or condition of being turned backwards.
retroversion	2.
	syl	ret:ro+ver+sion
	pron	<2retr*u1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a part or organ, esp. the uterus, that is turned or tilted backwards.
retroverse	sub
	head	retroversion
	syl	ret:ro+2verse
	pos	adj.
retroverted	sub
	head	retroversion
	syl	ret:ro+2vert+ed
	pos	adj.
retries	infl
	head	retry
	syl	re+tries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retrying	infl
	head	retry
	syl	re+try+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retried	infl
	head	retry
	syl	re+tried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
retry	0.
	syl	re+try
	pron	<rE1trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try again (a case already determined); give a new trial to.
retsina	ety	Modern Greek, from Italian resina #7resin 
retsina	0.
	syl	ret+si+na
	pron	<ret1sEn*>, <1retsin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek wine flavoured with resin.
return	ety	C14: from Old French, retorner; see #7re -, #7turn  &- re+#!turn+er n.
return	1.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come back to a former place or state.
return	2.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give, take, or carry back; replace or restore.
return	3.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to repay or recompense, esp. with something of equivalent value.
	exam	1	return the compliment.
return	4.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to earn or yield (profit or interest) as an income from an investment or venture.
return	5.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come back or revert in thought or speech.
	exam	1	I'll return to that later.
return	6.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recur or reappear.
	exam	1	the symptoms have re?!turned.
return	7.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to answer or reply.
return	8.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to vote into office; elect.
return	9.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Law. of a jury
	def	to deliver or render (a ver?!dict).
return	10.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send back or reflect (light or sound).
	exam	1	the can?!yon returned my shout.
return	11.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to submit (a report, etc.) about (someone or something) to someone in authority.
return	12.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to lead back (the suit led by one's partner).
return	13.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Ball games.
	def	to hit, throw, or play (a ball) back.
return	14.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	to turn (a part, decorative moulding, etc.) away from its original direction.
return thanks	15.
	head	return
	syl	return thanks.
	usage	of Christians
	def	to say grace before a meal. {~}
return	16.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of coming back.
return	17.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	something that is given or sent back, esp. unsatisfactory merchandise returned to the maker or supplier or a theatre ticket sent back by a purchaser for resale.
return	18.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of putting, sending, or carrying back; re?!placement or restoration.
return	19.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the yield, revenue, or profit accruing from an investment, transaction, or ven?!ture.
return	20.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of reciprocation or repayment (esp. in the phrase {in return for) }.
return	21.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a recurrence or reap?!pearance.
return	22.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	an official report, esp. of the financial condition of a company.
return	23.a.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a form (a {tax return}) on which a statement concerning one's taxable income is made.
return	23.b.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the statement itself.
return	24.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a statement of the votes counted at an election or poll.
return	25.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	an answer or reply.
return	26.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {return ticket}.
return	27.a.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a part of a building that forms an angle with the fa*,cade.
return	27.b.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	any part of an architectural feature that forms an angle with the main part.
return	28.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	a report by a bailiff or other officer on the outcome of a formal document such as a writ, summons, etc., issued by a court.
return	29.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a lead of a card in the suit that one's partner has previously led.
return	30.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Ball games.
	def	the act of playing or throwing a ball, etc., back.
return	31.
	syl	re+turn
	pron	<ri1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by a return.
	exam	1	a return visit;
	exam	2	a return performance.
by return (of post) 	32.
	head	return
	syl	by return (of post) .
	qual	Brit.
	def	by the next post.
many happy returns (of the day)	33.
	head	return
	syl	many happy returns (of the day)
	def	a conventional greeting to someone on his or her birthday.
the point of no return	34.
	head	return
	syl	the point of no return.
	def	the point at which a person's commitment is irrevocable.
returnable	1.
	syl	re+turn+a:ble
	pron	<ri1tR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be taken, given, or sent back.
returnable	2.
	syl	re+turn+a:ble
	pron	<ri1tR:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	required to be returned by law, as a writ to the court from which it issued.
returnability	sub
	head	returnable
	syl	re+2turn+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
return crease	0.
	syl	re+turn crease
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	one of two lines marked at right-angles to each bowling crease, from inside which a bowler must deliver the ball.
returning officer	0.
	syl	re+turn+ing of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, Canada, Australia, etc.
	def	an official in charge of conducting an election.
return ticket	0.
	syl	re+turn tick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a ticket entitling a passenger to travel to his destination and back again. U.S. equivalent: {round-trip ticket}.
retuse	ety	C18: from Latin retundere to make blunt, from #7re -#7+ tundere to pound
retuse	0.
	syl	re+tuse
	pron	<ri1tju:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having a rounded apex and a central depression.
	exam	1	retuse leaves.
Reuben	1.
	syl	Reu:ben
	pron	<1ru:bin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the eldest son of Jacob and Leah: one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 29:30).
Reuben	2.
	syl	Reu:ben
	pron	<1ru:bin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the Israelite tribe descended from him.
Reuben	3.
	syl	Reu:ben
	pron	<1ru:bin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe, lying to the northeast of the Dead Sea. Douay spelling: {Ru@.ben}.
Johann	infl
	head	Reuchlin
	syl	Jo:hann
	pron	<1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Reuchlin	0.
	syl	Reuch:lin
	pron	German <1rci*,clEn>
	pos	n.
	def	1455-1522, German humanist, who promoted the study of Greek and Hebrew.
reunifies	infl
	head	reunify
	syl	re+u:ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reunifying	infl
	head	reunify
	syl	re+u:ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reunified	infl
	head	reunify
	syl	re+u:ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
reunify	0.
	syl	re+u:ni+fy
	pron	<rE1ju:ni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring together again (something, esp. a country previously divided).
reunification	sub
	head	reunify
	syl	re+u:ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
reunion	1.
	syl	re+un:ion
	pron	<rE1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of coming together again.
reunion	2.
	syl	re+un:ion
	pron	<rE1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of having been brought together again.
reunion	3.
	syl	re+un:ion
	pron	<rE1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gathering of relatives, friends, or former associates.
R'eunion	0.
	syl	R*'e:u+nion
	pron	<rE1ju:nj*n>, French <rAy1nj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, in the Mascarene Islands: an overseas region of France, having been in French possession since 1642. Capital: Saint-Denis. Pop.: 481400 (1975). Area: 2510 sq. km (970 sq. miles).
reunionist	0.
	syl	re+un:ion+ist
	pron	<rE1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who desires or works for reunion between the Roman Catholic Church and the Church of England.
reunionism	sub
	head	reunionist
	syl	re+1un:ion+ism
	pos	n.
reunionistic	sub
	head	reunionist
	syl	re+2un:ion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
reunite	0.
	syl	re+u:nite
	pron	<2rEju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come together again.
reunitable	sub
	head	reunite
	syl	re+u:1nit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reuniter	sub
	head	reunite
	syl	re+u:1nit+er
	pos	n.
Reus	0.
	syl	Re:us
	pron	Spanish <1rAus>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain, northwest of Tarragona: became commercially important after the establishment of an English colony (about 1750). Pop.: 59095 (1970).
Reuter	0.
	syl	Reu:ter
	pron	<1rcit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Paul Ju@.lius von} (pa$ul #!ju$:li$us f@$n). original name 1816-99, German teleg?!rapher, who founded in London the first news agency (1851).
Reutlingen	0.
	syl	Reut+ling+en
	pron	German <1rcitliG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg: founded in the 11th century; an Imperial free city from 1240 until 1802; textile industry. Pop.: 79700 (1970).
	infl
	head	rev
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
rev	1.
	syl	rev
	pron	<rev>
	pos	n.
	def	revolution per minute.
	exam	1	the engine was doing 5000 revs.
rev	2.
	syl	rev
	pron	<rev>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to increase the speed of revolution of (an engine).
rev	1.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	revenue.
rev	2.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	reverse(d).
rev	3.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	review.
rev	4.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	re?!vise(d).
rev	5.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	revision.
rev	6.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	revolution.
rev	7.
	syl	rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	revolving.
Rev	1.
	syl	Rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Revelation.
Rev	2.
	syl	Rev.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Reverend.
Reval	0.
	syl	Re:val
	pron	<1rA:val>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Tallinn}.
revalorise	alt
	head	revalorize
	or	revalorize
	syl	re+val+or+ise
	pron	<rE1v@l*rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
revalorize	1.
	or	revalorise
	syl	re+val+or+ize
	pron	<rE1v@l*rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change the valuation of (assets).
revalorize	2.
	or	revalorise
	syl	re+val+or+ize
	pron	<rE1v@l*rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revalue (currency). &- {re+@!val+or@.i+#!za+tion} {re+@!val+or@.i+#!sa+tion}
revaluate	alt
	head	revalue
	or	revalue
	syl	re+val:u+ate
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
revalue	1.
	or	revaluate
	syl	re+val:ue
	pron	<rE1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust the exchange value of (a currency), esp. upwards. Compare {devalue}.
revalue	2.
	or	revaluate
	syl	re+val:ue
	pron	<rE1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a fresh valuation or appraisal of.
revaluation	sub
	head	revalue
	syl	re+2val:u:1a+tion
	pos	n.
revamp	ety	C19: from #7re -#7+{vamp %2}
revamp	1.
	syl	re+vamp
	pron	<rE1v@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to patch up or renovate; repair or restore.
revamp	2.
	syl	re+vamp
	pron	<rE1v@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something that has been renovated or revamped.
revamp	3.
	syl	re+vamp
	pron	<rE1v@mp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or process of revamping.
revamper	sub
	head	revamp
	syl	re+1vamp+er
	pos	n.
revamping	sub
	head	revamp
	syl	re+1vamp+ing
	pos	n.
revanchism	ety	C20: from French revanche #7revenge 
revanchism	1.
	syl	re+vanch+ism
	pron	<ri1v@nCiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a foreign policy aimed at revenge or the regaining of lost territories.
revanchism	2.
	syl	re+vanch+ism
	pron	<ri1v@nCiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	desire or support for such a policy.
revanchist	sub
	head	revanchism
	syl	re+1vanch+ist
	pos	n. adj.
rev counter	0.
	syl	rev count+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal name for {tachometer}.
Revd	0.
	syl	Revd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Reverend.
reveal	ety	C14: from Old French reveler, from Latin rev*_el*_are to unveil, from #7re -#7+ v*_elum a #7veil 
reveal	1.
	syl	re+veal
	pron	<ri1vEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to disclose (a secret); divulge.
reveal	2.
	syl	re+veal
	pron	<ri1vEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to view or show (something concealed).
reveal	3.
	syl	re+veal
	pron	<ri1vEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of God
	def	to disclose (divine truths) either directly or through the medium of prophets, etc.
reveal	4.
	syl	re+veal
	pron	<ri1vEl>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the vertical side of an opening in a wall, esp. the side of a window or door between the frame and the front of the wall.
revealable	sub
	head	reveal
	syl	re+1veal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
revealability	sub
	head	reveal
	syl	re+2veal+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
revealer	sub
	head	reveal
	syl	re+1veal+er
	pos	n.
revealingly	sub
	head	reveal
	syl	re+1veal+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
revealingness	sub
	head	reveal
	syl	re+1veal+ing+ness
	pos	n.
revealed religion	0.
	syl	re+vealed re+li+gion
	pos	n.
	def	religion that is based on the revelation by God to man of ideas that he would not have arrived at by his natural reason alone.
revegetate	0.
	syl	re+veg+e:tate
	pron	<rE1veJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to grow again and produce new tissue.
revegetation	sub
	head	revegetate
	syl	re+2veg+e:1ta+tion
	pos	n.
reveille	ety	C17: from French r*'eveillez&! awake&! from #7re -#7+ Old French esveillier to be wakeful, ultimately from Latin vigil*_are to keep watch; see #7vigil 
reveille	1.
	syl	re+veil+le
	pron	<ri1v@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a signal, given by a bugle, drum, etc., to awaken soldiers or sailors in the morning.
reveille	2.
	syl	re+veil+le
	pron	<ri1v@li>
	pos	n.
	def	the hour at which this takes place.
revel	ety	C14: from Old French reveler to be merry, noisy, from Latin rebell*_are to revolt, #7rebel 
revels	infl
	head	revel
	or	revels
	syl	rev+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
revelling	infl
	head	revel
	or	reveling
	syl	rev+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
revelled	infl
	head	revel
	or	reveled
	syl	rev+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
reveling	infl
	head	revel
	or	revelling
	syl	rev+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
reveled	infl
	head	revel
	or	revelled
	syl	rev+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
revel	1.
	syl	rev+el
	pron	<1revL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to take pleasure or wallow.
	exam	1	to revel in success.
revel	2.
	syl	rev+el
	pron	<1revL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take part in noisy festivities; make merry.
revel	3.
	syl	rev+el
	pron	<1revL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an occasion of noisy merrymaking.
revel	4.
	syl	rev+el
	pron	<1revL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {revelry}.
reveller	sub
	head	revel
	syl	rev+el+ler
	pos	n.
revelment	sub
	head	revel
	syl	rev+el+ment
	pos	n.
revelation	ety	C14: from Church Latin rev*_el*_ati*_o, from Latin rev*_el*_are to #7reveal 
revelation	1.
	syl	rev+e:la+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of disclosing something previously secret or obscure, esp. something true.
revelation	2.
	syl	rev+e:la+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact disclosed or revealed, esp. in a dramatic or surprising way.
revelation	3.a.
	syl	rev+e:la+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	God's disclosure of his own nature and his purpose for mankind, esp. through the words of human intermediaries.
revelation	3.b.
	syl	rev+e:la+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something in which such a divine disclosure is contained, such as the Bible.
revelational	sub
	head	revelation
	syl	rev+e:1la+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Revelation	0.
	syl	Rev+e:la+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the last book of the New Testament, containing visionary descriptions of heaven, of conflicts between good and evil, and of the end of the world. Also called: the {Apocalypse}, the {Revelation of Saint John the Divine}.
revelationist	0.
	syl	rev+e:la+tion+ist
	pron	<2rev*1lAS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes that God has revealed certain truths to man.
revelries	infl
	head	revelry
	syl	rev+el+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
revelry	0.
	syl	rev+el+ry
	pron	<1revLri>
	pos	n.
	def	noisy or unrestrained merrymaking.
revelrous	sub
	head	revelry
	syl	rev+el+rous
	pos	adj.
revenant	ety	C19: from French: ghost, from revenir to come back, from Latin reven*_ire, from #7re -#7+ ven*_ire to come
revenant	0.
	syl	rev+e:nant
	pron	<1revin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a ghost, that returns.
revenge	ety	C14: from Old French revenger, from Late Latin revindic*_are, from #7re -#7+ vindic*_are to #7vindicate 
revenge	1.
	syl	re+venge
	pron	<ri1venJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retaliating for wrongs or injury received; vengeance.
revenge	2.
	syl	re+venge
	pron	<ri1venJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something done as a means of vengeance.
revenge	3.
	syl	re+venge
	pron	<ri1venJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the desire to take vengeance or retaliate.
revenge	4.
	syl	re+venge
	pron	<ri1venJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a return match, regarded as a loser's opportunity to even the score.
revenge	5.
	syl	re+venge
	pron	<ri1venJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict equivalent injury or damage for (injury received); retaliate in return for.
revenge	6.
	syl	re+venge
	pron	<ri1venJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take vengeance for (oneself or another); avenge.
revengeless	sub
	head	revenge
	syl	re+1venge+less
	pos	adj.
revenger	sub
	head	revenge
	syl	re+1veng+er
	pos	n.
revengingly	sub
	head	revenge
	syl	re+1veng+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
revengeful	0.
	syl	re+venge+ful
	pron	<ri1venJful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or characterized by de?!sire for vengeance; vindictive.
revengefully	sub
	head	revengeful
	syl	re+1venge+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
revengefulness	sub
	head	revengeful
	syl	re+1venge+ful+ness
	pos	n.
revenue	ety	C16: from Old French, from revenir to return, from Latin reven*_ire; see #7revenant 
revenue	1.
	syl	rev+e:nue
	pron	<1revi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the income accruing from taxation to a government during a specified period of time, usually a year.
revenue	2.a.
	syl	rev+e:nue
	pron	<1revi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a government department responsible for the col?!lection of government revenue.
revenue	2.b.
	syl	rev+e:nue
	pron	<1revi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	revenue men.
revenue	3.
	syl	rev+e:nue
	pron	<1revi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the gross income from a business enterprise, invest?!ment, property, etc.
revenue	4.
	syl	rev+e:nue
	pron	<1revi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular item of income.
revenue	5.
	syl	rev+e:nue
	pron	<1revi2nju:>
	pos	n.
	def	some?!thing that yields a regular financial return; source of income.
revenued	sub
	head	revenue
	syl	rev+e:2nued
	pos	adj.
revenue cutter	0.
	syl	rev+e:nue cut+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a small lightly armed boat used to enforce customs regulations and catch smugglers.
revenuer	0.
	syl	rev+e:nu+er
	pron	<1revi2nju:*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a revenue officer or cutter.
revenue tariff	0.
	syl	rev+e:nue tar+iff
	pos	n.
	def	a tariff for the purpose of producing public revenue. Compare {protective tariff}.
reverberate	ety	C16: from Latin reverber*_are to strike back, from #7re -#7+ verber*_are to beat, from verber a lash
reverberate	1.
	syl	re+ver+ber+ate
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resound or re-echo.
	exam	1	the explosion reverberated through the castle.
reverberate	2.
	syl	re+ver+ber+ate
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reflect or be reflected many times.
reverberate	3.
	syl	re+ver+ber+ate
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rebound or recoil.
reverberate	4.
	syl	re+ver+ber+ate
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the flame or heat in a reverberatory furnace
	def	to be deflected onto the metal or ore on the hearth.
reverberate	5.
	syl	re+ver+ber+ate
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat, melt, or refine (a metal or ore) in a reverberatory furnace.
reverberant	sub
	head	reverberate
	or	reverberative
	syl	re+1ver+ber+ant
	pos	adj.
reverberative	sub
	head	reverberate
	or	reverberant
	syl	re+1ver+ber:a+tive
	pos	adj.
reverberantly	sub
	head	reverberate
	syl	re+1ver+ber+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
reverberation	sub
	head	reverberate
	syl	re+1ver+ber:1a+tion
	pos	n.
reverberation time	0.
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+tion time
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the acoustic properties of a room, equal to the time taken for a sound to fall in intensity by 60 decibels. It is usually measured in seconds.
reverberator	1.
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+tor
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that produces or undergoes reverberation.
reverberator	2.
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+tor
	pron	<ri1vR:b*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reverberatory furnace}.
reverberatory	1.
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+to:ry
	pron	<ri1vR:b*r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by, utilizing, or produced by reverberation.
reverberatories	infl
	head	reverberatory
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reverberatory	2.
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+to:ry
	pron	<ri1vR:b*r*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {reverberatory furnace}.
reverberatory furnace	0.
	syl	re+ver+ber:a+to:ry fur+nace
	pos	n.
	def	a metallurgical furnace having a curved roof that deflects heat onto the charge so that the fuel is not in direct contact with the ore.
revere	ety	C17: from Latin rever*_eri, from #7re -#7+ ver*_er*_i to fear, be in awe of
revere	0.
	syl	re+vere
	pron	<ri1vi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be in awe of and respect deeply; venerate.
reverable	sub
	head	revere
	syl	re+1ver+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reverer	sub
	head	revere
	syl	re+1ver+er
	pos	n.
Paul	infl
	head	Revere
	syl	Paul.
	pos	n.
Revere	0.
	syl	Re:vere
	pron	<ri1vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	1735-1818, American patriot and silversmith, best known for his night ride on April 18, 1775, to warn the Massachusetts colonists of the coming of the British troops.
reverence	1.
	syl	rev+er+ence
	pron	<1rev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling or attitude of profound respect, usually reserved for the sacred or divine; devoted veneration.
reverence	2.
	syl	rev+er+ence
	pron	<1rev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward manifestation of this feeling, esp. a bow or act of obeisance.
reverence	3.
	syl	rev+er+ence
	pron	<1rev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being revered or commanding profound respect.
saving your reverence	4.
	head	reverence
	syl	saving your reverence.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a form of apology for using an obscene or taboo expression. {~}
reverence	5.
	syl	rev+er+ence
	pron	<1rev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revere or venerate.
reverencer	sub
	head	reverence
	syl	rev+er+enc+er
	pos	n.
Reverence	0.
	syl	Rev+er+ence
	pron	<1rev*r*ns>,, <n> <preceded> <by> <Your> <or> <His>
	def	a title sometimes used to address or refer to a Roman Catholic priest.
reverend	ety	C15: from Latin reverendus fit to be revered; see #7revere 
reverend	1.
	syl	rev+er+end
	pron	<1rev*r*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of reverence.
reverend	2.
	syl	rev+er+end
	pron	<1rev*r*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or designating a clergyman or the clergy.
reverend	3.
	syl	rev+er+end
	pron	<1rev*r*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a clergyman.
Reverend	0.
	syl	Rev+er+end
	pron	<1rev*r*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	a title of respect for a clergyman. Abbrev.: {Rev}. or {Revd}. See also {Very Reverend, Right Rev?!erend, Most Reverend. #e Usage}. with a surname alone , as a term of address , or in the salutation of a letter are all generally considered to be wrong usage. Preferred are or and
Reverend Mother	0.
	syl	Rev+er+end Moth+er
	pos	n.
	def	a title of respect or form of address for the Mother Superior of a convent.
reverent	ety	C14: from Latin rever*_ens respectful
reverent	0.
	syl	rev+er+ent
	pron	<1rev*r*nt>, <1revr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling, expressing, or characterized by reverence.
reverently	sub
	head	reverent
	syl	rev+er+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
reverentness	sub
	head	reverent
	syl	rev+er+ent+ness
	pos	n.
reverential	0.
	syl	rev+er+en+tial
	pron	<2rev*1renS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from or showing reverence.
	exam	1	a pilgrimage is a reverential act, performed by reverent people.
reverentially	sub
	head	reverential
	syl	rev+er+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
reverie	ety	C14: from Old French resverie wildness, from resver to behave wildly, of uncertain origin; see #7rave 
revery	alt
	head	reverie
	or	reverie
	syl	rev+er:y
	pron	<1rev*ri>
	pos	n.
reveries	infl
	head	reverie
	syl	rev+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reverie	1.
	or	revery
	syl	rev+er:ie
	pron	<1rev*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or state of absent-minded daydreaming.
	exam	1	to fall into a reverie.
reverie	2.
	or	revery
	syl	rev+er:ie
	pron	<1rev*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of instrumental music suggestive of a daydream.
reverie	3.
	or	revery
	syl	rev+er:ie
	pron	<1rev*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a fanciful or visionary notion; daydream.
revers	ety	C19: from French, literally: #7reverse 
revers	infl
	syl	re+vers
	pron	<-1vi*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
revers	0.
	syl	re+vers
	pron	<ri1vi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the turned-back lining of part of a garment, esp. of a lapel or cuff.
reversal	1.
	syl	re+ver+sal
	pron	<ri1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of reversing.
reversal	2.
	syl	re+ver+sal
	pron	<ri1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a change for the worse; reverse.
	exam	1	a reversal of fortune.
reversal	3.
	syl	re+ver+sal
	pron	<ri1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being reversed.
reversal	4.
	syl	re+ver+sal
	pron	<ri1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	the annulment of a judicial decision, esp. by an appeal court on grounds of error or irregularity.
reverse	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin reversus, from revertere to turn back
reverse	1.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to turn or set in an opposite direction, order, or position.
reverse	2.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to change into something different or contrary; alter completely.
	exam	1	reverse one's policy.
reverse	3.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to move or cause to move backwards or in an opposite direction.
	exam	1	to reverse a car.
reverse	4.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to run (machinery, etc.) in the opposite direction to normal.
reverse	5.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to turn inside out.
reverse	6.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to revoke or set aside (a judgment, decree, etc.); annul.
reverse	7.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to print from plates so made that white lettering or design of (a page, text, display, etc.) appears on a black or coloured background.
reverse arms	8.
	head	reverse
	syl	reverse arms.
	qual	Military.
	def	to turn one's arms upside down, esp. as a token of mourning.
reverse the charge(s)	9.
	head	reverse
	syl	reverse the charge(s).
	def	to make a telephone call at the recipient's expense. {~}
reverse	10.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the opposite or contrary of something.
reverse	11.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the back or rear side of something.
reverse	12.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a change to an opposite position, state, or direction.
reverse	13.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a change for the worse; setback or defeat.
reverse	14.a.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the mechanism or gears by which machinery, a vehicle, etc., can be made to reverse its direction.
reverse	14.b.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	reverse gear.
reverse	15.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the side of a coin bearing a secondary design. Compare { {obverse} (sense 6)}.
reverse	16.a.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	printed matter in which normally black or coloured areas, esp. lettering, appear white, and vice versa.
reverse	16.b.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	reverse plates.
in reverse	17.
	head	reverse
	syl	in reverse.
	def	in an opposite or backward direction.
the reverse of	18.
	head	reverse
	syl	the reverse of.
	def	emphatically not; not at all.
	exam	1	he was the reverse of polite when I called.
reverse	19.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	opposite or contrary in direction, position, order, nature, etc.; turned backwards.
reverse	20.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	back to front; inverted.
reverse	21.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	operating or moving in a manner contrary to that which is usual.
reverse	22.
	syl	re+verse
	pron	<ri1vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	denoting or relating to a mirror image.
reversely	sub
	head	reverse
	syl	re+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
reverser	sub
	head	reverse
	syl	re+1vers+er
	pos	n.
reverse-charge	0.
	syl	re:verse-charge
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a telephone call
	def	made at the recipient's expense.
reverse transcriptase	0.
	syl	re+verse tran+scrip+tase
	pron	<tr@n1skriptAz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that convert certain forms of messenger RNA to DNA, the genetic information of the RNA molecule being transcribed into DNA.
reversi	ety	C19: from French; see #7reverse 
reversi	0.
	syl	re+ver+si
	pron	<ri1vR:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on a draughts board with 64 pieces, black on one side and white on the other. When pieces are captured they are turned over to join the capturing player's forces; the winner is the player who fills the board with pieces of his colour.
reversible	1.
	syl	re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<ri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being reversed.
	exam	1	a reversible decision.
reversible	2.
	syl	re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<ri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of returning to an original condition.
reversible	3.
	syl	re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<ri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem., physics.
	def	capable of assuming or producing either of two possible states and changing from one to the other.
	exam	1	a reversible reaction.
reversible	4.
	syl	re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<ri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Thermodynamics. of a change, process, etc.
	def	occurring through a number of intermediate states that are all in thermodynamic equilibrium.
reversible	5.
	syl	re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<ri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fabric or garment
	def	woven, printed, or finished so that either side may be used as the outer side.
reversible	6.
	syl	re+vers+i:ble
	pron	<ri1vR:s*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a reversible garment, esp. a coat.
reversibility	sub
	head	reversible
	or	reversibleness
	syl	re+2vers+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
reversibleness	sub
	head	reversible
	or	reversibility
	syl	re+1vers+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
reversibly	sub
	head	reversible
	syl	re+1vers+i:bly
	pos	adv.
reversing light	0.
	syl	re+vers+ing light
	pos	n.
	def	a light on the rear of a motor vehicle to provide illumination when the vehicle is being reversed.
reversion	1.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a return to or towards an earlier condition, practice, or belief; act of reverting.
reversion	2.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of reversing or the state of being reversed; reversal.
reversion	3.a.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of individuals, organs, etc., to a more primitive condition or type.
reversion	3.b.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the reappearance of primitive characteristics in an individual or group.
reversion	4.a.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interest in an estate that reverts to the grantor or his heirs at the end of a period, esp. at the end of the life of a grantee.
reversion	4.b.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an estate so reverting.
reversion	4.c.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to succeed to such an estate.
reversion	5.
	syl	re+ver+sion
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the benefit payable on the death of a life-insurance policyholder.
reversionally	sub
	head	reversion
	syl	re+1ver+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
reversionary	sub
	head	reversion
	or	reversional
	syl	re+1ver+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
reversional	sub
	head	reversion
	or	reversionary
	syl	re+1ver+sion+al
	pos	adj.
reversioner	0.
	syl	re+ver+sion+er
	pron	<ri1vR:S*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person entitled to an estate in reversion. Compare {remainderman}.
reversos	infl
	head	reverso
	syl	re+ver+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
reverso	0.
	syl	re+ver+so
	pron	<ri1vR:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {verso}.
revert	ety	C13: from Latin rever?!tere to return, from #7re -#7+ vertere to turn
revert	1.
	syl	re+vert
	pron	<ri1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to go back to a former practice, condition, belief, etc..
	exam	1	she reverted to her old wicked ways.
revert	2.
	syl	re+vert
	pron	<ri1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to take up again or come back to a former topic.
revert	3.
	syl	re+vert
	pron	<ri1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to; Biology. of individuals, organs, etc.
	def	to return to a more primitive, earlier, or simpler condition or type.
revert	4.
	syl	re+vert
	pron	<ri1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to; Property law. of an estate or interest in land
	def	to return to its former owner or his heirs when a grant, esp. a grant for the lifetime of the grantee, comes to an end.
revert to type	5.
	head	revert
	syl	revert to type.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to resume characteristics that were thought to have disappeared.
revert	6.
	syl	re+vert
	pron	<1rE2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	a person who, having been converted, has re?!turned to his former beliefs or Church.
reverter	sub
	head	revert
	syl	re+1vert+er
	pos	n.
revertible	sub
	head	revert
	syl	re+1vert+i:ble
	pos	adj.
revertive	sub
	head	revert
	syl	re+1ver+tive
	pos	adj.
revest	ety	C16: from Old French revestir to clothe again, from Latin #7re -#7+ vest*_ire to clothe; see #7vest 
revest	0.
	syl	re+vest
	pron	<rE1vest>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to restore (former power, authority, status, etc., to a person) or (of power, etc.) to be restored.
revet	ety	C19: from French rev*^et, from Old French revestir to reclothe; see #7revest 
revets	infl
	head	revet
	syl	re+vets
	pos	vb.
revetting	infl
	head	revet
	syl	re+vet+ting
	pos	vb.
revetted	infl
	head	revet
	syl	re+vet+ted.
	pos	vb.
revet	0.
	syl	re+vet
	pron	<ri1vet>
	pos	vb.
	def	to face (a wall or embankment) with stones.
revetment	ety	C18: from French rev*^etement literally, a reclothing, from rev*^etir; see #7revest 
revetment	1.
	syl	re+vet+ment
	pron	<ri1vetm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a facing of stones, sand bags, etc., to protect a wall, embankment, or earthworks.
revetment	2.
	syl	re+vet+ment
	pron	<ri1vetm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {retaining wall}.
review	ety	C16: from French, from revoir to see again, from Latin re- #7re -#7+ vid*_ere to see
review	1.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to look at or examine again.
	exam	1	to review a situation.
review	2.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.); remember.
	exam	1	he reviewed his achievements with pride.
review	3.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to inspect, esp. formally or officially.
	exam	1	the general reviewed his troops.
review	4.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to read through or go over in order to correct.
review	5.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to re-examine (a decision) judicially.
review	6.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to write a critical assessment of (a book, film, play, concert, etc.), esp. as a profession.
review	7.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {re+view+al}. the act or an instance of reviewing.
review	8.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a general survey or report.
	exam	1	a review of the political situation.
review	9.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a critical assessment of a book, film, play, concert, etc., esp. one printed in a newspaper or periodical.
review	10.a.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a publication containing such articles.
review	10.b.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	exam	1	the Saturday Review.
review	11.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a second consideration; re-examination.
review	12.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a retrospective survey.
review	13.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a formal or official inspection.
review	14.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a U.S. word for {revision} (sense 2).
review	15.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	judicial re-examination of a case, esp. by a superior court.
review	16.
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a less common spelling of {revue}.
reviewable	sub
	head	review
	syl	re+1view+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reviewer	sub
	head	review
	syl	re+1view+er
	pos	n.
review copy	0.
	syl	re+view cop:y
	pos	n.
	def	a copy of a book sent by a publisher to a journal, newspaper, etc., to enable it to be reviewed.
revile	ety	C14: from Old French reviler, from #7re -#7+ vil #7vile 
revile	0.
	syl	re+vile
	pron	<ri1vIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use abusive or scornful language against (someone or something).
revilement	sub
	head	revile
	syl	re+1vile+ment
	pos	n.
reviler	sub
	head	revile
	syl	re+1vil+er
	pos	n.
revilingly	sub
	head	revile
	syl	re+1vil+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
revise	ety	C16: from Latin rev*_isere to look back at, from #7re -#7+ v*_isere to inspect, from vid*_ere to see; see #7review, visit 
revise	1.
	syl	re+vise
	pron	<ri1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change, alter, or amend.
	exam	1	to revise one's opinion.
revise	2.
	syl	re+vise
	pron	<ri1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to reread (a subject or notes on it) so as to memorize it, esp. in preparation for an examination.
revise	3.
	syl	re+vise
	pron	<ri1vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare a new version or edition of (a previously printed work).
revise	4.
	syl	re+vise
	pron	<ri1vIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or result of revising; revision.
revisable	sub
	head	revise
	syl	re+1vis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reviser	sub
	head	revise
	syl	re+1vis+er
	pos	n.
Revised Standard Version	0.
	syl	Re+vised Stand+ard Ver+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a revision by American scholars of the American Standard Version of the Bible. The New Testament was published in 1946 and the entire Bible in 1953.
Revised Version	0.
	syl	Re+vised Ver+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a revision of the Authorized Version of the Bible prepared by two committees of British scholars, the New Testament being published in 1881 and the Old in 1885.
revision	1.
	syl	re+vi+sion
	pron	<ri1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of revising.
revision	2.
	syl	re+vi+sion
	pron	<ri1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the process of rereading a subject or notes on it, esp. in preparation for an examination.
revision	3.
	syl	re+vi+sion
	pron	<ri1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a corrected or new version of a book, article, etc.
revisional	sub
	head	revision
	or	revisionary
	syl	re+1vi+sion+al
	pos	adj.
revisionary	sub
	head	revision
	or	revisional
	syl	re+1vi+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
revisionism	1.a.
	syl	re+vi+sion+ism
	pron	<ri1viZ*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate, nonrevolutionary version of Marxism developed in Germany around 1900.
revisionism	1.b.
	syl	re+vi+sion+ism
	pron	<ri1viZ*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist-Leninist ideology
	def	any dangerous departure from the true interpretation of Marx's teachings.
revisionism	2.
	syl	re+vi+sion+ism
	pron	<ri1viZ*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the advocacy of revision of some political theory, religious doctrine, historical or critical interpretation, etc.
revisionist	sub
	head	revisionism
	syl	re+1vi+sion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
revisory	0.
	syl	re+vi+so+ry
	pron	<ri1vIz*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the power to revise.
revitalise	alt
	head	revitalize
	or	revitalize
	syl	re+vi+tal+ise
	pron	<rE1vIt%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
revitalize	0.
	or	revitalise
	syl	re+vi+tal+ize
	pron	<rE1vIt%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore vitality or animation to.
revitalization	sub
	head	revitalize
	or	revitalisation
	syl	re+2vi+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
revitalisation	sub
	head	revitalize
	or	revitalization
	syl	re+2vi+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
revival	1.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived.
revival	2.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality.
revival	3.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc.).
	exam	1	a revival of learning;
	exam	2	the Gothic revival.
revival	4.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a new production of a play that has not been recently performed.
revival	5.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion.
revival	6.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present.
revival	7.
	syl	re+viv+al
	pron	<ri1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc.
revivalism	1.
	syl	re+viv+al+ism
	pron	<ri1vIv*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement, esp. an evangelical Christian one, that seeks to reawaken faith.
revivalism	2.
	syl	re+viv+al+ism
	pron	<ri1vIv*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency or desire to revive former customs, styles, etc.
revivalist	1.
	syl	re+viv+al+ist
	pron	<ri1vIv*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds, promotes, or presides over religious revivals.
revivalist	2.
	syl	re+viv+al+ist
	pron	<ri1vIv*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who revives customs, institutions, ideas, etc.
revivalist	3.
	syl	re+viv+al+ist
	pron	<ri1vIv*list>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing revivalism or religious revivals.
	exam	1	a revivalist meeting.
revivalistic	sub
	head	revivalist
	syl	re+2viv+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
revive	ety	C15: from Old French revivre to live again, from Latin rev*_ivere, from #7re -#7+ v*_ivere to live; see #7vivid 
revive	1.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or be brought back to life, consciousness, or strength; resuscitate or be resuscitated.
	exam	1	revived by a drop of whisky.
revive	2.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or assume new vitality; flourish again or cause to flourish again.
revive	3.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become operative or active again.
	exam	1	the youth movement was revived.
revive	4.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come into use or currency again.
	exam	1	to revive a language.
revive	5.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take up again.
	exam	1	he revived his old hobby.
revive	6.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come back to mind.
revive	7.
	syl	re+vive
	pron	<ri1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to mount a new production of (an old play).
revivable	sub
	head	revive
	syl	re+1viv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
revivability	sub
	head	revive
	syl	re+2viv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
revivably	sub
	head	revive
	syl	re+1viv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
reviver	sub
	head	revive
	syl	re+1viv+er
	pos	n.
revivingly	sub
	head	revive
	syl	re+1viv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
revivifies	infl
	head	revivify
	syl	re+viv:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
revivifying	infl
	head	revivify
	syl	re+viv:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
revivified	infl
	head	revivify
	syl	re+viv:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
revivify	0.
	syl	re+viv:i+fy
	pron	<ri1vivi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give new life or spirit to; revive.
revivification	sub
	head	revivify
	syl	re+2viv:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
reviviscence	ety	C17: from Latin, from rev*_iviscere come back to life, related to v*_ivere to live; see #7revive  &- @!rev@.i+#!vis+cent adj.
reviviscence	0.
	syl	rev:i+vis+cence
	pron	<2revi1vis*ns>, <ri1vivis*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	restoration to life or animation; revival.
revokable	alt
	head	revocable
	or	revocable
	syl	re+vok+a:ble
	pron	<ri1v*uk*bL>
	pos	adj.
revocable	0.
	or	revokable
	syl	rev:o+ca:ble
	pron	<1rev*k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being revoked; able to be cancelled.
revocability	sub
	head	revocable
	or	revocableness
	syl	rev:o+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
revokability	sub
	head	revocable
	or	revokableness
	syl	re+2vok+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
revocableness	sub
	head	revocable
	or	revocability
	syl	rev:o+ca:ble+ness
	pos	n.
revokableness	sub
	head	revocable
	or	revokability
	syl	re+1vok+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
revocably	sub
	head	revocable
	or	revokably
	syl	rev:o+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
revokably	sub
	head	revocable
	or	revocably
	syl	re+1vok+a:bly
	pos	adv.
revocation	1.
	syl	rev:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2rev*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of revoking or state of being revoked; cancellation.
revocation	2.a.
	syl	rev:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2rev*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the cancellation or annulment of a legal instrument, esp. a will.
revocation	2.b.
	syl	rev:o+ca+tion
	pron	<2rev*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the withdrawal of an offer, power of attorney, etc.
revocative	sub
	head	revocation
	or	revocatory
	syl	re+voc:a+tive
	pron	<ri1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
revocatory	sub
	head	revocation
	or	revocative
	syl	rev:o+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1rev*k*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
revoice	1.
	syl	re+voice
	pron	<rE1vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter again; echo.
revoice	2.
	syl	re+voice
	pron	<rE1vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adjust the design of (an organ pipe or wind instrument) as after disuse or to conform with modern pitch.
revoke	ety	C14: from Latin revoc*_are to call back, withdraw, from #7re -#7+ voc*_are to call
revoke	1.
	syl	re+voke
	pron	<ri1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take back or withdraw; cancel; rescind.
	exam	1	to revoke a law.
revoke	2.
	syl	re+voke
	pron	<ri1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to break a rule of play by failing to follow suit when able to do so; renege. {~}
revoke	3.
	syl	re+voke
	pron	<ri1v*uk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the act of revoking; a renege.
revoker	sub
	head	revoke
	syl	re+1vok+er
	pos	n.
revolt	ety	C16: from French r*'evolter to revolt, from Old Italian rivoltare to overturn, ultimately from Latin revolvere to roll back, #7revolve 
revolt	1.
	syl	re+volt
	pron	<ri1v*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a rebellion or uprising against authority.
in revolt	2.
	head	revolt
	syl	in revolt.
	def	in the process or state of rebelling. {~}
revolt	3.
	syl	re+volt
	pron	<ri1v*ult>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise up in rebellion against authority.
revolt	4.
	syl	re+volt
	pron	<ri1v*ult>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to feel or cause to feel revulsion, disgust, or abhorrence.
revolter	sub
	head	revolt
	syl	re+1volt+er
	pos	n.
revolting	1.
	syl	re+volt+ing
	pron	<ri1v*ultiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing revulsion; nauseating, disgusting, or repulsive.
revolting	2.
	syl	re+volt+ing
	pron	<ri1v*ultiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unpleasant or nasty.
	exam	1	that dress is revolting.
revoltingly	sub
	head	revolting
	syl	re+1volt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
revolute	ety	C18: from Latin revol*_utus rolled back; see #7revolve 
revolute	0.
	syl	rev:o+lute
	pron	<1rev*2lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the margins of a leaf
	def	rolled backwards and downwards.
revolution	ety	C14: via Old French from Late Latin revol*_uti*_o, from Latin revolvere to #7revolve 
revolution	1.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the overthrow or repudiation of a regime or political system by the governed.
revolution	2.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist theory
	def	the violent and historically necessary transition from one system of production in a society to the next, as from feudalism to capitalism.
revolution	3.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a far-reaching and drastic change, esp. in ideas, methods, etc.
revolution	4.a.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	movement in or as if in a circle.
revolution	4.b.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one complete turn in such a circle.
	exam	1	a turntable rotating at 33 revolutions per minute.
revolution	5.a.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the orbital motion of one body, such as a planet or satellite, around another. Compare { {rotation} (sense 5a)}.
revolution	5.b.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one complete turn in such motion.
revolution	6.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cycle of successive events or changes.
revolution	7.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a profound change in conditions over a large part of the earth's surface, esp. one characterized by mountain building.
	exam	1	an orogenic revolution.
revolutionaries	infl
	head	revolutionary
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
revolutionary	1.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or engages in revolution.
revolutionary	2.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of a revolution.
revolutionary	3.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	advocating or engaged in revolution.
revolutionary	4.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	radically new or different.
	exam	1	a revolutionary method of making plastics.
revolutionary	5.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	rotating or revolving.
revolutionarily	sub
	head	revolutionary
	syl	rev:o+1lu+tion+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
Revolutionary	1.
	syl	Rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	of or relating to the conflict or period of the War of American Independence (1775-83).
Revolutionary	2.
	syl	Rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of various other Revolutions, esp. the {Russian Revolution} (1917) or the {French Revolution} (1789).
Revolutionary calendar	0.
	syl	Rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the calendar adopted by the French First Republic in 1793 and abandoned in 1805. Dates were calculated from Sept. 22, 1792. The months were called Vend*'emiaire, Brumaire, Frimaire, Niv*^ose, Pluvi*^ose, Vent*^ose, Germinal, Flor*'eal, Prairial, Messidor, Thermidor, and Fructidor.
Revolutionary Wars	0.
	syl	Rev:o+lu+tion+ar:y Wars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the series of wars (1792-1802) fought against Revolutionary France by a combination of other powers, esp. England, Austria, and Prussia.
revolutionist	1.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ist
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for a {revolutionary}.
revolutionist	2.
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ist
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to revolution or revolutionaries.
revolutionise	alt
	head	revolutionize
	or	revolutionize
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ise
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
revolutionize	1.
	or	revolutionise
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ize
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about a radical change in.
	exam	1	science has revolutionized civilization.
revolutionize	2.
	or	revolutionise
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ize
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspire or infect with revolutionary ideas.
	exam	1	they revolutionized the common soldiers.
revolutionize	3.
	or	revolutionise
	syl	rev:o+lu+tion+ize
	pron	<2rev*1lu:S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause a revolution in (a country, etc.).
revolutionizer	sub
	head	revolutionize
	or	revolutioniser
	syl	rev:o+1lu+tion+2iz+er
	pos	n.
revolutioniser	sub
	head	revolutionize
	or	revolutionizer
	syl	rev:o+1lu+tion+2is+er
	pos	n.
revolve	ety	C14: from Latin revolvere, from #7re -#7+ volvere to roll, wind
revolve	1.
	syl	re+volve
	pron	<ri1volv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move around a centre or axis; rotate.
revolve	2.
	syl	re+volve
	pron	<ri1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur periodically or in cycles.
revolve	3.
	syl	re+volve
	pron	<ri1volv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consider or be considered.
revolve	4.
	syl	re+volve
	pron	<ri1volv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by around or about
	def	to be centred or focused (upon).
	exam	1	Juliet's thoughts revolved around Romeo.
revolvable	sub
	head	revolve
	syl	re+1volv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
revolvably	sub
	head	revolve
	syl	re+1volv+a:bly
	pos	adv.
revolver	0.
	syl	re+volv+er
	pron	<ri1volv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pistol having a revolving multichambered cylinder that allows several shots to be discharged without reloading.
revolving	0.
	syl	re+volv+ing
	pron	<ri1volviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to an engine, such as a radial aero engine, in which the cylinders revolve about a fixed shaft.
revolvingly	sub
	head	revolving
	syl	re+1volv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
revolving credit	0.
	syl	re+volv+ing cred+it
	pos	n.
	def	a letter of credit for a fixed sum, specifying that the beneficiary may make repeated use of the credit provided that the fixed sum is never exceeded.
revolving door	0.
	syl	re+volv+ing door
	pos	n.
	def	a door that rotates about a central vertical axis, esp. one with four leaves arranged at right angles to each other, thereby excluding draughts.
revolving fund	0.
	syl	re+volv+ing fund
	pos	n.
	def	a fund set up for a specific purpose and constantly added to by fresh appropriations or by income from the investments it finances.
revue	ety	C20: from French; see #7review 
review	alt
	head	revue
	or	revue
	syl	re+view
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
revue	0.
	or	review
	syl	re+vue
	pron	<ri1vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of light entertainment consisting of a series of topical sketches, songs, dancing, comic turns, etc.
revulsion	ety	C16: from Latin revulsi*_o a pulling away, from revellere, from #7re -#7+ vellere to pull, tear
revulsion	1.
	syl	re+vul+sion
	pron	<ri1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden and unpleasant violent reaction in feeling, esp. one of extreme loathing.
revulsion	2.
	syl	re+vul+sion
	pron	<ri1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of drawing back or recoiling from something.
revulsion	3.
	syl	re+vul+sion
	pron	<ri1v^lS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the diversion of disease or congestion from one part of the body to another by cupping, counterirritants, etc.
revulsionary	sub
	head	revulsion
	syl	re+1vul+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
revulsive	1.
	syl	re+vul+sive
	pron	<ri1v^lsiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or causing revulsion.
revulsive	2.
	syl	re+vul+sive
	pron	<ri1v^lsiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a counterirritant.
revulsively	sub
	head	revulsive
	syl	re+1vul+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
Rev Ver	0.
	syl	Rev. Ver.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Revised Version (of the Bible).
reward	ety	C14: from Old Norman French rewarder to regard, from #7re -#7+ warder to care for, guard, of Germanic origin; see #7ward 
reward	1.
	syl	re+ward
	pron	<ri1wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	something given or received in return for a deed or service rendered.
reward	2.
	syl	re+ward
	pron	<ri1wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money offered, esp. for help in finding a criminal or for the return of lost or stolen property.
reward	3.
	syl	re+ward
	pron	<ri1wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	profit or return.
reward	4.
	syl	re+ward
	pron	<ri1wc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (something) to (someone), esp. in gratitude for a service rendered; recompense.
rewardable	sub
	head	reward
	syl	re+1ward+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rewarder	sub
	head	reward
	syl	re+1ward+er
	pos	n.
rewardless	sub
	head	reward
	syl	re+1ward+less
	pos	adj.
rewarding	0.
	syl	re+ward+ing
	pron	<ri1wc:diG>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving personal satisfaction; gratifying.
	exam	1	caring for the elderly is rewarding.
rewa-rewa	ety	C19: from Maori
rewa-rewa	0.
	syl	re:wa-re:wa
	pron	<2rAw*1rAw*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall proteacebus tree of New Zealand, yielding a beautiful reddish timber.
rewinds	infl
	head	rewind
	syl	re+winds
	pos	vb.
rewinding	infl
	head	rewind
	syl	re+wind+ing
	pos	vb.
rewound	infl
	head	rewind
	syl	re+wound.
	pos	vb.
rewind	1.
	syl	re+wind
	pron	<rE1wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind back, esp. a film or tape onto the original reel.
rewind	2.
	syl	re+wind
	pron	<1rE2wInd>, <rE1wInd>
	pos	n.
	def	something rewound.
rewind	3.
	syl	re+wind
	pron	<1rE2wInd>, <rE1wInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rewinding.
rewinder	sub
	head	rewind
	syl	re+1wind+er
	pos	n.
rewire	0.
	syl	re+wire
	pron	<rE1wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a house, engine, etc.) with new wiring.
rewirable	sub
	head	rewire
	syl	re+1wir+a:ble
	pos	adj.
reword	0.
	syl	re+word
	pron	<rE1wR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter the wording of; express differently.
rework	1.
	syl	re+work
	pron	<rE1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use again in altered form.
	exam	1	the theme was reworked in countless poems.
rework	2.
	syl	re+work
	pron	<rE1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rewrite or revise.
rework	3.
	syl	re+work
	pron	<rE1wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprocess for use again.
rewrites	infl
	head	rewrite
	syl	re+writes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rewriting	infl
	head	rewrite
	syl	re+writ+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rewrote	infl
	head	rewrite
	syl	re+wrote
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rewritten	infl
	head	rewrite
	syl	re+writ+ten.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rewrite	1.
	syl	re+write
	pron	<rE1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write (written material) again, esp. changing the words or form.
rewrite	2.
	syl	re+write
	pron	<1rE2rIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something rewritten.
rewrite rule	0.
	syl	re+write rule
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	another name for {phrase-structure rule}.
Rex	ety	Latin
Rex	0.
	syl	Rex
	pron	<reks>
	pos	n.
	def	king: part of the official title of a king, now used chiefly in documents, legal proceedings, inscriptions on coins, etc. Compare {Regina} %1.
Rexine	0.
	syl	Rexine
	pron	<1reksEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a form of artificial leather.
Reykjavik	0.
	syl	Rey+kja+vik
	pron	<1rAkj*2vEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Iceland, situated in the southwest: its buildings are heated by natural hot water. Pop.: 84589 (1974 est.).
Renard	alt
	head	Reynard
	or	Reynard
	syl	Ren+ard
	pron	<1ren*d>, <1rena:d>
	pos	n.
Reynard	0.
	or	Renard
	syl	Reyn+ard
	pron	<1ren*d>, <1rena:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a name for a fox, used in children's tales, fables, etc.
Paul	infl
	head	Reynaud
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Reynaud	0.
	syl	Rey:naud
	pron	French <re1no>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1966, French statesman: premier during the defeat of France by Germany (1940); later imprisoned by the Germans.
Reynolds	0.
	syl	Reyn:olds
	pron	<1ren*ldz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Josh@.u@.a}. 1723-92, English portrait painter. He was the first president of the Royal Academy (1768): the annual lectures he gave there, published as are important contributions to art theory and criticism.
Reynolds number	ety	C19: named after Osborne Reynolds (1842-1912), British physicist
Reynolds number	0.
	syl	Rey:nolds num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a number, p /#Gh, where is the fluid velocity, p the density, #Gh the viscosity and a dimension of the system. The value of the number indicates the type of fluid flow.
Reynosa	0.
	syl	Rey+no+sa
	pron	Spanish <rA1nosa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Mexico, in Tamaulipas state on the Rio Grande. Pop.: 193653 (1975 est.).
rf	alt
	or	rf
	syl	rf.
rf	0.
	or	rf
	syl	rf
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	rinforzando. Also: {rfz}.
RF	0.
	syl	RF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	radio frequency.
RFC	0.
	syl	R.F.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Rugby Football Club.
RGS	0.
	syl	R.G.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Geographical Society.
Rgt	0.
	syl	Rgt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	regiment.
Rh	1.
	syl	Rh
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	rhodium.
Rh	2.
	syl	Rh
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rhesus (esp. in {Rh factor) }.
RH	1.
	syl	RH.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Highness.
RH	2.
	syl	RH.
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Republic of) Haiti.
RH	alt
	head	rh
	or	rh
	syl	R.H.
rh	0.
	or	RH
	syl	r.h.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	right hand.
RHA	0.
	syl	R.H.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Horse Artillery.
rhabdomancy	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Late Greek rhabdomanteia, from rhabdos a rod+ manteia divination
rhabdomancy	0.
	syl	rhab+do+man+cy
	pron	<1r@bd*2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination for water or mineral ore by means of a rod or wand; dowsing; divining.
rhabdomantist	sub
	head	rhabdomancy
	or	rhabdomancer
	syl	rhab+do+2man+tist
	pos	n.
rhabdomancer	sub
	head	rhabdomancy
	or	rhabdomantist
	syl	rhab+do+2man+cer
	pos	n.
rhabdomyoma	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek rhabdos a rod+#7myoma 
rhabdomyomas	infl
	head	rhabdomyoma
	or	rhabdomyomata
	syl	rhab+do+my:o+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhabdomyomata	infl
	head	rhabdomyoma
	or	rhabdomyomas
	syl	rhab+do+my:o+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhabdomyoma	0.
	syl	rhab+do+my:o+ma
	pron	<2r@bd*umI1*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a benign tumour of striated muscle.
rhachises	infl
	head	rhachis
	or	rhachides
	syl	rha+chis:es
	pron	<1r@ki2dEz>, <1rA->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhachides	infl
	head	rhachis
	or	rhachises
	syl	rha+chi+des
	pron	<1r@ki2dEz>, <1rA->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhachis	0.
	syl	rha+chis
	pron	<1rAkis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rachis}.
Rhadamanthys	alt
	head	Rhadamanthus
	or	Rhadamanthus
	syl	Rhad:a:man:thys
	pron	<2r@d*1m@nT*s>
	pos	n.
Rhadamanthus	0.
	or	Rhadamanthys
	syl	Rhad:a:man:thus
	pron	<2r@d*1m@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the judges of the dead in the underworld.
Rhadamanthine	sub
	head	Rhadamanthus
	syl	Rhad:a+1man+thine
	pos	adj.
Rhaetia	0.
	syl	Rhae+ti:a
	pron	<1rESi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Alpine province of ancient Rome including parts of present-day Tyrol and E Switzerland.
Rhaetian	1.
	syl	Rhae+tian
	pron	<1rES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Rhae@.to-Ro@.man@.ic} (#!ri$:t$$$ur$$$u#!m@an$Ik). a group of Romance languages or dialects spoken in certain valleys of the Alps, including Romansch, Ladin, and Friulian. {~}
Rhaetian	2.
	syl	Rhae+tian
	pron	<1rES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting or relating to this group of languages.
Rhaetian	3.
	syl	Rhae+tian
	pron	<1rES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Rhaetia.
Rhaetian Alps	0.
	syl	Rhae+tian Alps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a section of the central Alps along E Switzerland's borders with Austria and Italy. Highest peak: Piz Bernina, 4049 m (13284 ft.).
Rhetic	alt
	head	Rhaetic
	or	Rhaetic
	syl	Rhe+tic
	pron	<1rEtik>
	pos	adj.
Rhaetic	1.
	or	Rhetic
	syl	Rhae+tic
	pron	<1rEtik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a series of rocks formed between the Triassic and Jurassic periods.
Rhaetic	2.
	or	Rhetic
	syl	Rhae+tic
	pron	<1rEtik>
	pos	n.
	def	the Rhaetic series.
rhamnaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Rhamnaceae, from Greek rhamnos a thorn
rhamnaceous	0.
	syl	rham+na+ceous
	pron	<r@m1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a widely distributed family of trees and shrubs having small inconspicuous flowers. The family includes the buckthorns.
rhapsodic	1.
	syl	rhap+sod+ic
	pron	<r@p1sodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a rhapsody.
rhapsodic	2.
	syl	rhap+sod+ic
	pron	<r@p1sodik>
	pos	n.
	def	lyrical or romantic.
rhapsodically	sub
	head	rhapsodic
	syl	rhap+1sod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rhapsodist	1.
	syl	rhap+so+dist
	pron	<1r@ps*dist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks or writes rhapsodies.
rhapsodist	2.
	syl	rhap+so+dist
	pron	<1r@ps*dist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks with extravagant en?!thu?!siasm.
rhapsodist	3.
	syl	rhap+so+dist
	pron	<1r@ps*dist>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rhap+sode} (#!r@aps$$$ud). (in ancient Greece) a professional reciter of poetry, esp. of Homer.
rhapsodistic	sub
	head	rhapsodist
	syl	rhap+so+1dis+tic
	pos	adj.
rhapsodise	alt
	head	rhapsodize
	or	rhapsodize
	syl	rhap+so+dise
	pron	<1r@ps*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
rhapsodize	1.
	or	rhapsodise
	syl	rhap+so+dize
	pron	<1r@ps*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or write (something) with extravagant enthusiasm.
rhapsodize	2.
	or	rhapsodise
	syl	rhap+so+dize
	pron	<1r@ps*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recite or write rhapsodies.
rhapsody	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek rhaps*_oidia, from rhaptein to sew together+ *_oid*_e song
rhapsodies	infl
	head	rhapsody
	syl	rhap+so+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhapsody	1.
	syl	rhap+so+dy
	pron	<1r@ps*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a composition, free in structure and highly emotional in character.
rhapsody	2.
	syl	rhap+so+dy
	pron	<1r@ps*di>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of ecstatic enthusiasm.
rhapsody	3.
	syl	rhap+so+dy
	pron	<1r@ps*di>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	an epic poem or part of an epic recited by a rhapsodist.
rhapsody	4.
	syl	rhap+so+dy
	pron	<1r@ps*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary work composed in an intense or exalted style.
rhapsody	5.
	syl	rhap+so+dy
	pron	<1r@ps*di>
	pos	n.
	def	rapturous delight or ecstasy.
rhapsody	6.
	syl	rhap+so+dy
	pron	<1r@ps*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a medley.
rhatany	ety	C19: from New Latin rhat*_ania, ultimately from Quechua rat*'anya 
rhatanies	infl
	head	rhatany
	syl	rhat:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhatany	1.
	syl	rhat:a+ny
	pron	<1r@t*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two South American leguminous shrubs, or that have thick fleshy roots.
rhatany	2.
	syl	rhat:a+ny
	pron	<1r@t*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried roots of such shrubs for use as an astringent.
rhatany	xref
	syl	rhat:a+ny
	pron	<1r@t*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {krameria}.
rhd	0.
	syl	r.h.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	right-hand drive.
rhea	ety	C19: New Latin; arbitrarily named after R#7hea %1
rhea	0.
	syl	rhe:a
	pron	<1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large fast-running flightless birds, and inhabiting the open plains of S South America: order (see {ratite) }. They are similar to but smaller than the ostrich, having three-toed feet and a completely feathered body.
Rhea	H1.0.
	syl	Rhe:a
	pron	<1ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titaness, wife of Cronus and mother of several of the gods, including Zeus: a fertility goddess. Roman counterpart: {Ops}.
Rhea	H2.0.
	syl	Rhe:a
	pron	<1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the ten satellites of the planet Saturn.
Rea Silvia	alt
	head	Rhea Silvia
	or	Rhea Silvia
	syl	Re:a Sil:vi:a
	pron	<1silvi*>
	pos	n.
Rhea Silvia	0.
	or	Rea Silvia
	syl	Rhe:a Sil:vi:a
	pron	<1silvi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the mother of Romulus and Remus by Mars. See also {Ilia}.
rhebok	ety	C18: Afrikaans, from Dutch reebok #7roebuck 
reebok	alt
	head	rhebok
	or	rhebok
	syl	ree+bok
	pron	<1rEb^k>, <-bok>
	pos	n.
rheboks	infl
	head	rhebok
	or	rhebok
	syl	rhe+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhebok	infl
	or	rheboks
	syl	rhe+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhebok	0.
	or	reebok
	syl	rhe+bok
	pron	<1rEb^k>, <-bok>
	pos	n.
	def	an antelope, of southern Africa, having woolly brownish-grey hair.
Syngman	infl
	head	Rhee
	syl	Syng:man
	pron	<1siGm*n>
	pos	n.
Rhee	0.
	syl	Rhee
	pron	<rE>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1965, Korean statesman, leader of the campaign for independence from Japan; first president of South Korea (1948-60). Popular unrest forced his resignation.
Rheims	0.
	syl	Rheims
	pron	<rEmz>, French <r*~es>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Reims}.
Rhein	0.
	syl	Rhein
	pron	<rIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for the {Rhine}.
Rheinland	0.
	syl	Rhein+land
	pron	<1rInlant>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Rhineland}.
Rhemish	0.
	syl	Rhe+mish
	pron	<1rEmiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or originating in Reims.
Rhenish	1.
	syl	Rhen+ish
	pron	<1reniS>, <1rE->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the River Rhine or the lands adjacent to it, esp. the Rhineland-Palatinate.
Rhenish	2.
	syl	Rhen+ish
	pron	<1reniS>, <1rE->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hock} (the wine).
rhenium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Rh*_enus the Rhine
rhenium	0.
	syl	rhe+ni:um
	pron	<1rEni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense silvery-white metallic element that has a high melting point. It occurs principally in gadolinite and molybdenite and is used, alloyed with tungsten or molybdenum, in high-temperature thermocouples. Symbol: Re; atomic no.: 75; atomic wt.: 186.2; valency: 1-7; relative density: 21.0; melting pt.: 3180?%C; boiling pt.: 5627?%C (est.).
rheo	0.
	syl	rheo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rheostat.
rheo-	ety	from Greek rheos stream, anything flowing, from rhein to flow
rheo-	0.
	syl	rhe:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating stream, flow, or current.
	exam	1	rheometer;
	exam	2	rheoscope.
rheobase	0.
	syl	rhe:o+base
	pron	<1rE*u2bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the minimum nerve impulse required to elicit a response from a tissue.
rheology	0.
	syl	rhe+ol+o:gy
	pron	<ri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with the flow and change of shape of matter, esp. the viscosity of liquids.
rheological	sub
	head	rheology
	syl	rhe:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rE*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
rheologist	sub
	head	rheology
	syl	rhe+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
rheometer	1.
	syl	rhe+om+e:ter
	pron	<rE1omit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for measuring the velocity of the blood flow.
rheometer	2.
	syl	rhe+om+e:ter
	pron	<rE1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {galvanometer}.
rheometric	sub
	head	rheometer
	syl	rhe:o+met+ric
	pron	<2rE*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
rheometry	sub
	head	rheometer
	syl	rhe+1om+e:try
	pos	n.
rheostat	0.
	syl	rhe:o+stat
	pron	<1ri*2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable resistance, usually consisting of a coil of wire with a terminal at one end and a sliding contact that moves along the coil to tap off the current.
rheostatic	sub
	head	rheostat
	syl	rhe:o+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
rheotaxis	0.
	syl	rhe:o+tax+is
	pron	<2ri*1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	movement of an organism towards or away from a current of water.
rheotactic	sub
	head	rheotaxis
	syl	rhe:o+tac+tic
	pron	<2ri*1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
rheotropism	0.
	syl	rhe+ot+ro+pism
	pron	<rE1otr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	growth of a plant or sessile animal in the direction of a current of water.
rheotropic	sub
	head	rheotropism
	syl	rhe:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2ri*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
Rhesus	0.
	syl	Rhe:sus
	pron	<1rEs*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Thrace, who arrived in the tenth year of the Trojan War to aid Troy. Odysseus and Diomedes stole his horses because an oracle had said that if these horses drank from the River Xanthus, Troy would not fall.
rhesus baby	0.
	syl	rhe+sus ba+by
	pos	n.
	def	a baby suffering from haemolytic disease at birth as its red blood cells (which are Rh positive) have been attacked in the womb by antibodies from its Rh negative mother.
rhesus factor	0.
	syl	rhe+sus fac+tor
	pron	<1rEs*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Rh factor}.
rhesus monkey	ety	C19: New Latin, arbitrarily from Greek Rhesos R#7h*_esus 
rhesus monkey	0.
	syl	rhe+sus mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	a macaque monkey, of S Asia: used extensively in medical research.
rhet	0.
	syl	rhet.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rhetoric(al).
Rhetic	0.
	syl	Rhe+tic
	pron	<1rEtik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Rhaetic}.
rhetor	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek rh*_et*_or; related to rh*_ema word
rhetor	1.
	syl	rhe+tor
	pron	<1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher of rhetoric.
rhetor	2.
	syl	rhe+tor
	pron	<1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	an orator.
rhetoric	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek rh*_etorik*_e (tekhn*_e) (the art of) rhetoric, from rh*_et*_or #7rhetor 
rhetoric	1.
	syl	rhet:o+ric
	pron	<1ret*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the technique of using language effectively.
rhetoric	2.
	syl	rhet:o+ric
	pron	<1ret*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of using speech to persuade, influence, or please; oratory.
rhetoric	3.
	syl	rhet:o+ric
	pron	<1ret*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive use of ornamentation and contrivance in spoken or written discourse; bombast.
rhetoric	4.
	syl	rhet:o+ric
	pron	<1ret*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	speech or discourse that pretends to significance but lacks true meaning.
	exam	1	all the politician says is mere rhetoric.
rhetorical	1.
	syl	rhe+tor:i+cal
	pron	<ri1torikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with effect or style rather than content or meaning; bombastic.
rhetorical	2.
	syl	rhe+tor:i+cal
	pron	<ri1torikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to rhetoric or oratory.
rhetorically	sub
	head	rhetorical
	syl	rhe+1tor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rhetorical question	0.
	syl	rhe+tor:i+cal ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a question to which no answer is required: used esp. for dramatic effect. An example is (with the implication .
rhetorician	1.
	syl	rhe+tor:i+cian
	pron	<2ret*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher of the art of rhetoric.
rhetorician	2.
	syl	rhe+tor:i+cian
	pron	<2ret*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stylish or eloquent writer or speaker.
rhetorician	3.
	syl	rhe+tor:i+cian
	pron	<2ret*1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose speech is pompous or extravagant.
rheum	ety	C14: from Old French reume, ultimately from Greek rheuma bodily humour, stream, from rheein to flow
rheum	0.
	syl	rheum
	pron	<ru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a watery discharge from the eyes or nose.
rheumatic	ety	C14: ultimately from Greek rheumatikos, from rheuma a flow; see #7rheum 
rheumatic	1.
	syl	rheu+mat+ic
	pron	<ru:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or afflicted with rheumatism.
rheumatic	2.
	syl	rheu+mat+ic
	pron	<ru:1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person afflicted with rheumatism.
rheumatically	sub
	head	rheumatic
	syl	rheu+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rheumatic fever	0.
	syl	rheu+mat+ic fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a disease characterized by sore throat, fever, inflammation, and pain in the joints.
rheumatics	0.
	syl	rheu+mat+ics
	pron	<ru:1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rheumatism.
rheumatism	ety	C17: from Latin rheumatismus catarrh, from Greek rheumatismos; see #7rheum 
rheumatism	0.
	syl	rheu+ma+tism
	pron	<1ru:m*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any painful disorder of joints, muscles, or connective tissue. Compare {arthritis, fibrositis}.
rheumatoidal	alt
	head	rheumatoid
	or	rheumatoid
	syl	rheu+ma+toi+dal
	pos	adj.
rheumatoid	0.
	or	rheumatoidal
	syl	rheu+ma+toid
	pron	<1ru:m*2tcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the symptoms of a disease
	def	resembling rheumatism.
rheumatoidally	sub
	head	rheumatoid
	syl	rheu+ma+1toi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
rheumatoid arthritis	0.
	syl	rheu+ma+toid ar+thri+tis
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic disease of the musculo?!skeletal system, characterized by inflammation and swelling of joints (esp. joints in the hands, wrists, knees, and feet), muscle weakness, and fatigue.
rheumatology	0.
	syl	rheu+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2ru:m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the study of rheumatic diseases.
rheumy	1.
	syl	rheum:y
	pron	<1ru:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of rheum.
rheumy	2.
	syl	rheum:y
	pron	<1ru:mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	damp and unhealthy.
	exam	1	the rheumy air.
Rheydt	0.
	syl	Rheydt
	pron	German <rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Pop.: 100939 (1974 est.).
Rh factor	ety	named after the rhesus monkey, in which it was first discovered
Rh factor	0.
	syl	Rh fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an agglutinogen commonly found in human blood: it may cause a haemolytic reaction, esp. during preg?!nancy or following transfusion of blood that does not con?!tain this agglutinogen. Full name: {rhesus factor}. See also {Rh positive, Rh negative}.
RHG	0.
	syl	R.H.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Horse Guards.
rhigolene	ety	C19: from Greek rhigos cold; see -#7ole, -#7ene 
rhigolene	0.
	syl	rhig:o+lene
	pron	<1rig*u2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a volatile liquid obtained from petroleum and used as a local anaesthetic.
rhinal	0.
	syl	rhi+nal
	pron	<1rInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the nose; nasal.
Rhine	0.
	syl	Rhine
	pron	<rIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central and W Europe, rising in SE Switzerland: flows through Lake Constance north through West Germany and west through the Netherlands to the North Sea. Length: about 1320 km (820 miles). Dutch name: {Rijn}. French name: {Rhin} (r*~$e). German name: {Rhein}.
Rhineland	0.
	syl	Rhine+land
	pron	<1rIn2l@nd>, <-l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of West Germany surrounding the Rhine. German name: {Rheinland}.
Rhineland-Palatinate	0.
	syl	Rhine:land-Pa:lat:i+nate
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W West Germany: formed in 1946 from the S part of the Prussian Rhine province, the Bavarian Palatinate, and parts of Rhine-Hesse and Hesse-Nassau; agriculture (with over two thirds of West Germany's vineyards) and tourism are important. Capital: Mainz. Pop.: 3645437 (1970). Area: 19832 sq. km (7657 sq. miles). German name: {Rheinland-Pfalz}.
rhinencephalons	infl
	head	rhinencephalon
	or	rhinencephala
	syl	rhi+nen+ceph:a+lons
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhinencephala	infl
	head	rhinencephalon
	or	rhinencephalons
	syl	rhi+nen+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhinencephalon	0.
	syl	rhi+nen+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2rInen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the part of the brain that contains the olfactory bulb and tract and is concerned with the sense of smell.
rhinencephalic	sub
	head	rhinencephalon
	syl	rhi+nen+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2rInensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
rhinestone	ety	C19: translation of French caillou du Rhin, referring to Strasbourg, where such gems were made
rhinestone	0.
	syl	rhine+stone
	pron	<1rIn2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an imitation gem made of paste.
Rhine wine	0.
	syl	Rhine wine
	pos	n.
	def	any of several wines produced along the banks of the Rhine, characteristically a white table wine such as riesling.
rhinitis	0.
	syl	rhi+ni+tis
	pron	<rI1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the mucous membrane that lines the nose.
rhinos	infl
	head	rhino
	or	rhino
	syl	rhi+nos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhino	infl
	or	rhinos
	syl	rhi+no.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhino	H1.0.
	syl	rhi+no
	pron	<1rIn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {rhinoceros}.
rhino	ety	C17: of unknown origin
rhino	H2.0.
	syl	rhi+no
	pron	<1rIn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
rhino-	ety	from Greek rhis, rhin 
rhinoceros	ety	C13: via Latin from Greek rhinoker*_os, from rhis nose+ keras horn
rhinoceroses	infl
	head	rhinoceros
	or	rhinoceros
	syl	rhi+noc+er+os:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhinoceros	infl
	or	rhinoceroses
	syl	rhi+noc+er+os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhinoceros	0.
	syl	rhi+noc+er+os
	pron	<rI1nos*r*s>, <-1nosr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several perissodactyl mammals constituting the family of SE Asia and Africa and having either one horn, like the {Indian rhinoceros} or two horns, like the African {white rhinoceros} They have a very thick skin, massive body, and three digits on each foot.
rhinocerotic	sub
	head	rhinoceros
	syl	rhi+no+ce:rot+ic
	pron	<2rIn*usi1rotik>
	pos	adj.
rhinoceros beetle	0.
	syl	rhi+noc+er+os bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scarabaeid beetles having one or more horns on the head, esp. a serious pest on coconut plantations.
rhinoceros bird	0.
	syl	rhi+noc+er+os bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {oxpecker}.
rhinology	0.
	syl	rhi+nol+o:gy
	pron	<rI1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medical science concerned with the nose and its diseases.
rhinological	sub
	head	rhinology
	syl	rhi+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rIn%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
rhinologist	sub
	head	rhinology
	syl	rhi+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
rhinoplasty	0.
	syl	rhi+no+plas+ty
	pron	<1rIn*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	plastic surgery of the nose.
rhinoplastic	sub
	head	rhinoplasty
	syl	rhi+no+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
rhinoscopy	0.
	syl	rhi+nos+co+py
	pron	<rI1nosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	examination of the nasal passages, esp. with a special instrument called a {rhi+no+scope} (#!ra$In$$$u@!sk$$$up).
rhinoscopic	sub
	head	rhinoscopy
	syl	rhi+no+scop+ic
	pron	<2rIn*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
rhizo-	ety	from Greek rhiza 
rhizobia	infl
	head	rhizobium
	syl	rhi+zo+bi:a
	pron	<-bi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhizobium	0.
	syl	rhi+zo+bi:um
	pron	<rI1z*ubi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any rod-shaped bacterium of the genus typically occurring in the root nodules of leguminous plants and able to fix atmospheric nitrogen. See also {nitrogen fixation}.
rhizocarpous	1.
	syl	rhi+zo+car+pous
	pron	<2rIz*u1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	producing subterranean flowers and fruit.
rhizocarpous	2.
	syl	rhi+zo+car+pous
	pron	<2rIz*u1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of perennial plants
	def	having roots that persist throughout the year but stems and leaves that wither at the end of the growing season.
rhizocephalan	ety	C19: from New Latin Rhizocephala (literally: root-headed), from #7rhizo -#7+ -cephala from Greek kephal*_e head
rhizocephalan	1.
	syl	rhi+zo+ceph:a+lan
	pron	<2rIz*u1sef*l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic crustacean of the order esp. which has a saclike body and sends out absorptive processes into the body of its host, the crab: subclass (barnacles).
rhizocephalan	2.
	syl	rhi+zo+ceph:a+lan
	pron	<2rIz*u1sef*l*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
rhizogenetic	infl
	head	rhizogenic
	or	rhizogenous
	syl	rhi+zo+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2rIz*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
rhizogenous	infl
	head	rhizogenic
	or	rhizogenetic
	syl	rhi+zog+e:nous
	pron	<rI1zoJ*n*s>
	pos	adj.
rhizogenic	0.
	syl	rhi+zo+gen+ic
	pron	<2rIz*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cells and tissues
	def	giving rise to roots.
rhizoid	0.
	syl	rhi+zoid
	pron	<1rIzcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various slender hairlike structures that function as roots in mosses, ferns, fungi, and related plants.
rhizoidal	sub
	head	rhizoid
	syl	rhi+1zoi+dal
	pos	adj.
rhizome	ety	C19: from New Latin rhizoma, from Greek, from rhiza a root
rhizome	0.
	syl	rhi+zome
	pron	<1rIz*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick horizontal underground stem of plants such as the mint and iris whose buds develop into new plants. Also called: {rootstock, rootstalk}.
rhizomatous	sub
	head	rhizome
	syl	rhi+zom:a+tous
	pron	<rI1zom*t*s>, <-1z*u->
	pos	adj.
rhizomorph	0.
	syl	rhi+zo+morph
	pron	<1rIz*u2mc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a rootlike structure of certain fungi, such as the honey fungus consisting of a dense mass of hyphae.
rhizomorphous	0.
	syl	rhi+zo+mor+phous
	pron	<2rIz*u1mc:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having the appearance of a root.
rhizopod	1.
	syl	rhi+zo+pod
	pron	<1rIz*u2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any protozoan of the subclass characterized by naked protoplasmic processes (pseudopodia): class The group includes the amoebas and foraminifers.
rhizopod	2.
	syl	rhi+zo+pod
	pron	<1rIz*u2pod>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
rhizopodan	sub
	head	rhizopod
	syl	rhi+zop:o+dan
	pron	<rI1zop*d*n>
	pos	adj. n.
rhizopodous	sub
	head	rhizopod
	syl	rhi+1zop:o+dous
	pos	adj.
rhizopus	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7rhizo -#7+ Greek pous foot
rhizopus	0.
	syl	rhi+zo+pus
	pron	<1rIz*up*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any phycomycetous fungus of the genus esp. a bread mould.
rhizosphere	0.
	syl	rhi+zo+sphere
	pron	<1rIz*u2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of the soil in contact with the roots of a plant. It contains many microorganisms and its composition is affected by root activities.
rhizotomies	infl
	head	rhizotomy
	syl	rhi+zot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhizotomy	0.
	syl	rhi+zot:o+my
	pron	<rI1zot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the roots of spinal nerves, esp. for the relief of pain.
Rh negative	1.
	syl	Rh neg:a+tive
	pos	n.
	def	blood that does not contain the Rh factor.
Rh negative	2.
	syl	Rh neg:a+tive
	pos	n.
	def	a person having such blood.
rhos	infl
	head	rho
	syl	rhos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rho	0.
	syl	rho
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the 17th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GP, #Gp), a consonant transliterated as or
rhodamine	ety	C20: from #7rhodo -#7+amine 
rhodamine	0.
	syl	rho+da+mine
	pron	<1r*ud*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a group of synthetic red or pink basic dyestuffs used for wool and silk. They are made from phthalic anhydride and aminophenols.
Rhode Island	0.
	syl	Rhode Is+land
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northeastern U.S., bordering on the Atlantic: the smallest state in the U.S.; mainly low-lying and undulating, with an indented coastline in the east and uplands in the northwest. Capital: Providence. Pop.: 949723 (1970). Area: 2717 sq. km (1049 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {R.I}. or (with zip code) {RI}
Rhode Island Red	0.
	syl	Rhode Is+land Red
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic fowl, originating in America, characterized by a dark reddish-brown plumage and the production of brown eggs.
Rhodes	H1.1.
	syl	Rhodes
	pron	<r*udz>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the SE Aegean Sea, about 16 km (10 miles) off the Turkish coast: the largest of the Dodecanese and the most easterly island in the Aegean. Capital: Rhodes. Pop.: 70110 (1971). Area: 1400 sq. km (540 sq. miles).
Rhodes	H1.2.
	syl	Rhodes
	pron	<r*udz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port on this island, in the NE: founded in 408 #7b.c. ; of great commercial and political importance in the 3rd century #7b.c. ; suffered several earthquakes, notably in 225, when the Colossus was destroyed. Pop.: 33100 (1971).
Rhodes	xref
	syl	Rhodes
	pron	<r*udz>
	pos	n.
	def	Ancient Greek name: {Rhodos}. Modern Greek name: {R*'odhos}.
Cecil John	infl
	head	Rhodes
	syl	Cec:il John.
	pos	n.
Rhodes	H2.0.
	syl	Rhodes
	pron	<r*udz>
	pos	n.
	def	1853-1902, English colonial financier and statesman in South Africa. He made a fortune in diamond and gold mining and, as prime minister of the Cape Colony (1890-96), he helped to extend British territory. He established the annual {Rhodes scholarships} to Oxford.
Rhodes grass	ety	C19: named after Cecil R#7hodes 
Rhodes grass	0.
	syl	Rhodes grass
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial grass, native to Africa but widely cultivated in dry regions for forage.
Rhodesia	0.
	syl	Rho+de:sia
	pron	<r*u1dES*>, <-zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-governing British colony in southern Africa: founded when the British South Africa Company conquered the Matabele in 1889, obtained the mineral rights, and administered the country until a self-governing colony was established in 1923; joined with Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) and Nyasaland (now Malawi) as the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland from 1953 to 1962; made a unilateral declaration of independence under the leadership of Ian Smith in 1965 on the basis of white minority rule; proclaimed a republic in 1970; in 1976 the principle of black majority rule was accepted and in 1978 a transitional government was set up, strongly opposed by some black nationalist organizations. Official language: English. Capital: Salisbury. Pop.: 6100000 (1974 est.). Area: 390624 sq. km (150820 sq. miles). Former name (until 1964): {Southern Rhodesia}. See also {Zimbabwe}.
Rhodesian	sub
	head	Rhodesia
	syl	Rho+1de:sian
	pos	adj. n.
Federation of	infl
	head	Rhodesia and Nyasaland
	syl	Fed+er:a+tion of.
	pos	n.
Rhodesia and Nyasaland	0.
	syl	Rho+de:sia and Ny+as:a+land
	pos	n.
	def	a federation consisting of Northern Rhodesia, Southern Rhodesia, and Nyasaland, which existed from 1953 to 1963.
Rhodesian Front	0.
	syl	Rho+de:sian Front
	pos	n.
	def	the governing party in Rhodesia since 1962, led by Ian Smith since 1964.
Rhodesian man	0.
	syl	Rho+de:sian man
	pos	n.
	def	a type of early man, (or occurring in Africa in late Pleistocene times and resembling Neanderthal man in many features.
Rhodesian ridgeback	0.
	syl	Rho+de:sian ridge+back
	pos	n.
	def	a large short-haired breed of dog characterized by a ridge of hair growing along the back in the opposite direction to the rest of the coat.
Rhodesoid	0.
	syl	Rho+de:soid
	pron	<r*u1dEzcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling Rho?!desian man.
Rhodes scholarship	0.
	syl	Rhodes schol+ar+ship
	pos	n.
	def	one of 72 scholarships founded by Cecil Rhodes, awarded annually on merit to Commonwealth and U.S. students to study for two or sometimes three years at Oxford University.
Rhodes scholar	sub
	head	Rhodes scholarship
	syl	Rhodes schol+ar
	pos	n.
Rhodian	1.
	syl	Rho+di:an
	pron	<1r*udi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the island of Rhodes.
Rhodian	2.
	syl	Rho+di:an
	pron	<1r*udi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Rhodes.
rhodic	0.
	syl	rho+dic
	pron	<1r*udik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing rhodium, esp. in the tetravalent state.
rhodinal	0.
	syl	rho+di+nal
	pron	<1r*udi2n@l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {citronellal}.
rhodium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek rhodon rose, from the pink colour of its compounds
rhodium	0.
	syl	rho+di:um
	pron	<1r*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard corrosion-resistant silvery-white element of the platinum metal group, occurring free with other platinum metals in alluvial deposits and in nickel ores. It is used as an alloying agent to harden platinum and palladium. Symbol: Rh; atomic no.: 45; atomic wt.: 102.90; valency: 1-6; relative density: 12.4; melting pt.: 1966?%C; boiling pt.: 3727?%C (approx.).
rhodo-	ety	from Greek rhodon rose
rhodochrosite	ety	C19: from Greek rhodokhr*_os of a rosy colour, from rhodon rose+ khr*_os colour
rhodochrosite	0.
	syl	rho+do+chro+site
	pron	<2r*ud*u1kr*usIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pink, grey, or brown mineral that consists of manganese carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form and occurs in ore veins. Formula: MnCO\3.
rhododendron	ety	C17: from Latin: oleander, from Greek, from rhodon rose+ dendron tree
rhododendron	0.
	syl	rho+do+den+dron
	pron	<2r*ud*1dendr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any ericaceous shrub of the genus native to S Asia but widely cultivated in N temperate regions. They are mostly evergreen and have clusters of showy red, purple, pink, or white flowers. Also called (U.S.): {rosebay}. See also {azalea}.
rhodolite	0.
	syl	rhod:o+lite
	pron	<1rod*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale violet or red variety of garnet, used as a gemstone.
rhodonite	ety	C19: from German Rhodonit, from Greek rhodon rose+-#7ite %1
rhodonite	0.
	syl	rhod:o+nite
	pron	<1rod*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish translucent mineral consisting of manganese silicate in triclinic crystalline form with calcium, iron, or magnesium sometimes replacing the manganese. It occurs in metamorphic rocks, esp. in New Jersey and Russia, and is used as an ornamental stone, glaze, and pigment. Formula: MnSiO\3.
Rhodope Mountains	0.
	syl	Rhod:o+pe Moun+tains
	pron	<1rod*pi>, <ro1d*u->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE Europe, in the Balkan Peninsula extending along the border between Bulgaria and Greece. Highest peak: Mount Musala (Bulgaria), 2925 m (9597 ft.).
rhodopsin	ety	C20: from #7rhodo -#7+opsin 
rhodopsin	0.
	syl	rho+dop+sin
	pron	<r*u1dopsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a red pigment in the rods of the retina in vertebrates. It is dissociated by light into retinene, the light energy being converted into nerve signals, and is re-formed in the dark. Also called: {visual purple}. See also {iodopsin}.
Rhodos	0.
	syl	Rho+dos
	pron	<1rcDcs>
	pos	n.
	def	the Ancient Greek name for {Rhodes}.
-rhoea	0.
	syl	-rhoe:a
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {-rrhoea}.
rhomb	0.
	syl	rhomb
	pron	<rom>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rhombus}.
rhombencephalon	ety	C20: from #7rhombus+encephalon 
rhombencephalon	0.
	syl	rhom+ben+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2romben1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the brain that develops from the posterior portion of the embryonic neural tube. Compare {mesencephalon, prosencephalon}. Nontechnical name: {hindbrain}.
rhombical	alt
	head	rhombic
	or	rhombic
	syl	rhom+bi+cal
	pos	adj.
rhombic	1.
	or	rhombical
	syl	rhom+bic
	pron	<1rombik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having the shape of a rhombus.
rhombic	2.
	or	rhombical
	syl	rhom+bic
	pron	<1rombik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another word for {orthorhombic}.
rhombic aerial	0.
	syl	rhom+bic ae:ri:al
	pos	n.
	def	a directional travelling-wave aerial, usually horizontal, consisting of two conductors each forming a pair of adjacent sides of a rhombus.
rhombohedral	1.
	syl	rhom+bo+he+dral
	pron	<2romb*u1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a rhombohedron.
rhombohedral	2.
	syl	rhom+bo+he+dral
	pron	<2romb*u1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another term for { {trigonal} (sense 2)}.
rhombohedron	ety	C19: from #7rhombus+ -#7hedron  &- @!rhom+bo+#!he+dral adj.
rhombohedron	0.
	syl	rhom+bo+he+dron
	pron	<2romb*u1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a six-sided prism whose sides are parallelograms.
rhomboid	ety	C16: from Late Latin rhomboides, from Greek rhomboeid*_es shaped like a #7rhombus 
rhomboid	1.
	syl	rhom+boid
	pron	<1rombcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a parallelogram having adjacent sides of unequal length.
rhomboid	2.
	syl	rhom+boid
	pron	<1rombcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having such a shape.
rhombus	ety	C16: from Greek rhombos something that spins; related to rhembein to whirl
rhombuses	infl
	head	rhombus
	or	rhombi
	syl	rhom+bus:es
	pron	<-bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhombi	infl
	head	rhombus
	or	rhombuses
	syl	rhom+bi
	pron	<-bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhombus	0.
	syl	rhom+bus
	pron	<1romb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an oblique-angled parallelogram having four equal sides. Also called: {rhomb}. Compare {rectangle}.
rhonchus	ety	C19: from Latin, from Greek rhenkhos snoring
rhonchi	infl
	head	rhonchus
	syl	rhon+chi
	pron	<-kI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhonchus	0.
	syl	rhon+chus
	pron	<1roGk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a rattling or whistling respiratory sound resembling snoring, caused by secretions in the trachea or bronchi.
rhonchal	sub
	head	rhonchus
	or	rhonchial
	syl	rhon+chal
	pos	adj.
rhonchial	sub
	head	rhonchus
	or	rhonchal
	syl	rhon+chi:al
	pos	adj.
Rhondda	0.
	syl	Rhon+dda
	pron	<1rond*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S Wales, in Mid Glamorgan on two branches of the {Rhondda Valley} : developed into a major coal-mining centre after 1807 and grew to a population of 167900 in 1924. Pop.: 88924 (1971).
Rhone	1.
	syl	Rh*^one
	pron	<r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Europe, rising in S Switzerland in the {Rh*^one glacier} and flowing to Lake Geneva, then into France through gorges between the Alps and Jura and south to its delta on the Gulf of Lions: important esp. for hydroelectric?!ity and for wine production along its valley. Length: 812 km (505 miles).
Rhone	2.
	syl	Rh*^one
	pron	<r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of E central France, in the Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Lyons. Pop.: 1449527 (1975). Area: 3233 sq. km (1261 sq. miles).
Rhone-Alpes	0.
	syl	Rh*^one-Alpes
	pron	French <ro:n>, French <alp>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E France: mainly mountainous, rising to the edge of the Massif Central in the west and the French Alps in the east; drained by the Rivers Rh*^one, Sa*^one, and Is*`ere.
rhotacism	ety	C19: from New Latin rh*_otacismus, from Greek rh*_otakizein (verb) from the letter rho 
rhotacism	0.
	syl	rho+ta+cism
	pron	<1r*ut*2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive use or idiosyncratic pronunciation of
rhotacist	sub
	head	rhotacism
	syl	rho+ta+cist
	pos	n.
rhotacistic	sub
	head	rhotacism
	syl	rho+ta+1cis+tic
	pos	adj.
rhotic	0.
	syl	rho+tic
	pron	<1r*utik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting or speaking a dialect of English in which preconsonantal s are pronounced.
Rh positive	1.
	syl	Rh pos:i+tive
	pos	n.
	def	blood containing the Rh factor.
Rh positive	2.
	syl	Rh pos:i+tive
	pos	n.
	def	a person having such blood.
RHS	1.
	syl	R.H.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Historical Society.
RHS	2.
	syl	R.H.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Horticultural Society.
RHS	3.
	syl	R.H.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Humane Society.
rhubarb	ety	C14: from Old French reubarbe, from Medieval Latin reubarbum, probably a variant of rha barbarum barbarian rhubarb, from rha rhubarb (from Greek, perhaps from Rha ancient name of the Volga)+Latin barbarus barbarian
rhubarb	1.
	syl	rhu+barb
	pron	<1ru:ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several temperate and sub?!tropical plants of the polygonaceous genus esp. ({common garden rhubarb}) , which has long green and red acid-tasting edible leafstalks, usually eaten sweetened and cooked.
rhubarb	2.
	syl	rhu+barb
	pron	<1ru:ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the leafstalks of this plant.
rhubarb	3.
	syl	rhu+barb
	pron	<1ru:ba:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a related plant, of central Asia, having a bitter-tasting underground stem that can be dried and used medicinally as a laxative or astringent.
rhubarb	4.
	syl	rhu+barb
	pron	<1ru:ba:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a heated discussion or quarrel.
rhubarb	5.
	syl	rhu+barb
	pron	<1ru:ba:b>
	pos	interj. n. vb.
	def	the noise made by actors to simulate conversation, esp. by repeating the word at random.
rhumb	0.
	syl	rhumb
	pos	r^m; n.
	def	short for {rhumb line}.
rhumbas	infl
	head	rhumba
	syl	rhum+bas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhumba	0.
	syl	rhum+ba
	pron	<1r^mb*>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rumba}.
rhumbatron	ety	C20: from #7rhumba+ -#7tron, from the rhythmic variation of the waves
rhumbatron	0.
	syl	rhum+ba+tron
	pron	<1r^mb*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cavity resonator}.
rhumb line	ety	C16: from Old Spanish rumbo, apparently from Middle Dutch ruum space, ship's hold, but also influenced by Latin #7rhombus 
rhumb line	1.
	syl	rhumb line
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary line on the surface of a sphere, such as the earth, that intersects all meridians at the same angle.
rhumb line	2.
	syl	rhumb line
	pos	n.
	def	the course navigated by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a uniform compass heading.
rhumb line	xref
	syl	rhumb line
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {rhumb}.
rhyme	ety	C12: from Old French rime, from rimer to rhyme, from Old High German r*_im a number; spelling influenced by #7rhythm  &- #!rhyme+less or #!rime+less adj.
rime	alt
	head	rhyme
	or	rhyme
	syl	rime
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
rhyme	1.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	def	identity of the terminal sounds in lines of verse or in words.
rhyme	2.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a word that is identical to another in its terminal sound.
	exam	1	@6while@9 is a rhyme for @6mile@9.
rhyme	3.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse or piece of poetry having corresponding sounds at the ends of the lines.
	exam	1	the boy made up a rhyme about his teacher.
rhyme	4.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any verse or piece of poetry.
rhyme or reason	5.
	head	rhyme
	syl	rhyme or reason.
	def	sense, logic, or meaning.
	exam	1	this proposal has no rhyme or reason.
rhyme	6.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use (a word) or (of a word) to be used so as to form a rhyme; be or make identical in sound.
rhyme	7.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render (a subject) into rhyme.
rhyme	8.
	or	rime
	syl	rhyme
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to compose (verse) in a metrical structure. {~} See also {masculine rhyme, feminine rhyme, eye rhyme}.
rhyme royal	0.
	syl	rhyme roy+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a stanzaic form introduced into English verse by Chaucer, consisting of seven lines of iambic pentameter rhyming a b a b b c c.
rimester	infl
	head	rhymester
	syl	rime+ster
	pron	<1rImst*>
	pos	n.
rhymer	infl
	head	rhymester
	or	rimer
	syl	rhym+er
	pos	n.
rimer	infl
	head	rhymester
	or	rhymer
	syl	rim+er
	pos	n.
rhymester	0.
	syl	rhyme+ster
	pron	<1rImst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a poet, esp. one considered to be mediocre or mechanical in diction; poetaster or versifier.
rhyming slang	0.
	syl	rhym+ing slang
	pos	n.
	def	slang in which a word is replaced by another word or phrase that rhymes with it; for example, meaning
rhynchocephalian	ety	C19: from New Latin Rhynchocephalia, from Greek rhunkhos a snout+ kephal*_e head
rhynchocephalian	1.
	syl	rhyn+cho+ce:phal+i:an
	pron	<2riGk*usi1f@li*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of lizard-like reptiles common in the Mesozoic era but today represented only by the tuatara.
rhynchocephalian	2.
	syl	rhyn+cho+ce:phal+i:an
	pron	<2riGk*usi1f@li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any reptile belonging to the order
rhyolite	ety	C19: rhyo- from Greek rhuax a stream of lava+-#7lite 
rhyolite	0.
	syl	rhy:o+lite
	pron	<1rI*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained igneous rock consisting of quartz, feldspars, and mica or amphibole. It is the volcanic equivalent of granite.
rhyolitic	sub
	head	rhyolite
	syl	rhy:o+lit+ic
	pron	<2rI*1litik>
	pos	adj.
rhythm	ety	C16: from Latin rhythmus, from Greek rhuthmos; related to rhein to flow
rhythm	1.a.
	syl	rhythm
	pron	<1riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the relative durations of and accents on the notes of a melody, usually laid out into regular groups ({bars}) of beats, the first beat of each bar carrying the stress.
rhythm	1.b.
	syl	rhythm
	pron	<1riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any specific arrangement of such groupings; time.
	exam	1	quadruple rhythm.
rhythm	2.a.
	syl	rhythm
	pron	<1riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of words into a more or less regular sequence of stressed and unstressed or long and short syllables.
rhythm	2.b.
	syl	rhythm
	pron	<1riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any specific such arrangement; metre.
rhythm	3.
	syl	rhythm
	pron	<1riD*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting, sculpture, architecture, etc.
	def	a harmonious sequence or pattern of masses alternating with voids, of light alternating with shade, of alternating colours, etc.
rhythm	4.
	syl	rhythm
	pron	<1riD*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any sequence of regularly recurring functions or events, such as the regular recurrence of certain physiological functions of the body.
rhythmless	sub
	head	rhythm
	syl	rhythm+less
	pos	adj.
rhythm-and-blues	0.
	syl	rhythm-and-blues
	pos	n.
	def	any of various kinds of popular music derived from or influenced by the blues. Abbrev.: {R ?& B}
rhythmic	alt
	head	rhythmical
	or	rhythmical
	syl	rhyth+mic
	pos	adj.
rhythmical	0.
	or	rhythmic
	syl	rhyth+mi+cal
	pron	<1riDmikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by rhythm, as in movement or sound; metrical, periodic, or regularly recurring.
rhythmically	sub
	head	rhythmical
	syl	rhyth+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rhythmicity	sub
	head	rhythmical
	syl	rhyth+mic+i:ty
	pron	<riD1misiti>
	pos	n.
rhythmics	0.
	syl	rhyth+mics
	pron	<1riDmiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of rhythmical movement.
rhythmist	0.
	syl	rhyth+mist
	pron	<1riDmist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who has a good sense of rhythm.
rhythm method	0.
	syl	rhythm meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	an attempted method of controlling conception without the aid of a contraceptive device, by restricting sexual intercourse to those days in a woman's menstrual cycle when conception is considered least likely to occur. See also {safe period}.
rhythm section	0.
	syl	rhythm sec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	those instruments in a band or group (usually piano, double bass, and drums) whose prime function is to supply the rhythm.
rhyton	ety	C19: from Greek rhuton, from rhutos flowing; related to rhein to flow
rhyta	infl
	head	rhyton
	syl	rhy+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rhyton	0.
	syl	rhy+ton
	pron	<1rIton>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a horn-shaped drinking vessel with a hole in the pointed end through which to drink.
RI	0.
	syl	RI
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Republic of) Indonesia.
RI	ety	Latin: Queen and Empress
RI	ety	Latin: King and Emperor
RI	1.
	syl	R.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regina et Imperatrix.
RI	2.
	syl	R.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Rex et Imperator.
RI	3.
	syl	R.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Rhode Island.
RI	4.
	syl	R.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Institution.
ria	ety	C19: from Spanish, from rio river
ria	0.
	syl	ri:a
	pron	<1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow inlet of the sea coast, being a former valley that was submerged by a rise in the level of the sea. Rias are found esp. on the coasts of SW Ireland and NW Spain.
rial	ety	C14: from Persian, from Arabic riy*_al #7riyal 
rial	1.
	syl	ri:al
	pron	<1rI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit of Iran, divided into 100 dinars.
rial	2.
	syl	ri:al
	pron	<1rI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit of Oman.
rial	3.
	syl	ri:al
	pron	<1rI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {riyal}.
rialto	ety	C19: after the R#7ialto 
rialtos	infl
	head	rialto
	syl	ri+al+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rialto	0.
	syl	ri+al+to
	pron	<ri1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a market or exchange.
Rialto	0.
	syl	Ri+al+to
	pron	<ri1@lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Venice, Italy, linked with San Marco Island by the {Rialto Bridge} (1590) over the Grand Canal: the business centre of medieval and renaissance Venice.
riant	ety	C16: from French, from rire to laugh, from Latin r*_id*_ere 
riant	0.
	syl	ri+ant
	pron	<1rI*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	laughing; smiling; cheerful.
riantly	sub
	head	riant
	syl	ri+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
riata	ety	C19: from American Spanish reata, from Spanish reatar to tie together again, from #7re -#7+ atar to tie, from Latin apt*_are to fit, from aptus fitting, suitable
reata	alt
	head	riata
	or	riata
	syl	re:a+ta
	pron	<ri1a:t*>
	pos	n.
riata	0.
	or	reata
	syl	ri:a+ta
	pron	<ri1a:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern and western U.S.
	def	a lariat or lasso.
rib	ety	Old English ribb; related to Old High German rippi, Old Norse rif {#7reef %1}
rib	H1.1.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 24 curved elastic arches of bone that together form the chest wall in man. All are attached behind to the thoracic part of the spinal column. Technical name: {costa}. Compare {true rib, false rib, floating rib}.
rib	H1.2.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
rib	H1.3.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat including one or more ribs.
rib	H1.4.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or element similar in function or appearance to a rib, esp. a structural or supporting member or a raised strip or ridge.
rib	H1.5.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural member in an aerofoil that extends from the leading edge to the trailing edge and maintains the shape of the aerofoil surface.
rib	H1.6.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting moulding or band on the underside of a vault or ceiling, which may be structural or ornamental.
rib	H1.7.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of raised rows in knitted fabric. See also {ribbing}.
rib	H1.8.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised ornamental line on the spine of a book where the stitching runs across it.
rib	H1.9.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the transverse stiffening timbers or joists forming the frame of a ship's hull.
rib	H1.10.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the larger veins of a leaf.
rib	H1.11.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal strip running along the top of the barrel of a shotgun or handgun and guiding the alignment of the sights.
rib	H1.12.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a vein of ore in rock.
rib	H1.13.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting ridge of a mountain; spur. {~} {ribs, rib+bing, ribbed}.
rib	H1.14.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	to furnish or support with a rib or ribs.
rib	H1.15.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark with or form into ribs or ridges.
rib	H1.16.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	def	to knit plain and purl stitches alternately in order to make raised rows in (knitting).
rib	H1.17.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to enclose with or as if with ribs.
ribless	sub
	head	rib
	syl	rib+less
	pos	adj.
riblike	sub
	head	rib
	syl	rib+2like
	pos	adj.
rib	ety	C20: short for rib-tickle (vb.)
ribs	infl
	head	rib
	syl	ribs
	pos	vb.
ribbing	infl
	head	rib
	syl	rib+bing
	pos	vb.
ribbed	infl
	head	rib
	syl	ribbed.
	pos	vb.
rib	H2.1.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tease or ridicule.
rib	H2.2.
	syl	rib
	pron	<rib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a joke or hoax.
RIBA	0.
	syl	R.I.B.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Institute of British Architects.
ribald	ety	C13: from Old French ribauld, from riber to live licentiously, of Germanic origin
ribald	1.
	syl	rib+ald
	pron	<1ribLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse, obscene, or licentious, usually in a humorous or mocking way.
ribald	2.
	syl	rib+ald
	pron	<1ribLd>
	pos	n.
	def	a ribald person.
ribaldly	sub
	head	ribald
	syl	rib+ald+ly
	pos	adv.
ribaldry	0.
	syl	rib+ald+ry
	pron	<1ribLdri>
	pos	n.
	def	ribald language or behaviour.
riband	ety	C14: variant of #7ribbon 
ribband	alt
	head	riband
	or	riband
	syl	rib+band
	pron	<1rib*nd>
	pos	n.
riband	1.
	or	ribband
	syl	rib+and
	pron	<1rib*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a ribbon, esp. one awarded for some achievement. See also {blue ribband}.
riband	2.
	or	ribband
	syl	rib+and
	pron	<1rib*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat rail attached to posts in a palisade.
ribbed and smoked sheet	0.
	syl	ribbed and smoked sheet
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {smoked rubber}. Abbrev.: {RSS}.
Joachim von	infl
	head	Ribbentrop
	syl	Jo:a:chim von
	pron	<1jo:a$xim> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Ribbentrop	0.
	syl	Rib:ben:trop
	pron	German <1ribN2trcp>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1946, German Nazi politician: foreign minister under Hitler (1938-45). He was hanged after conviction as a war criminal at Nuremberg.
ribbing	1.
	syl	rib+bing
	pron	<1ribiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework or structure of ribs.
ribbing	2.
	syl	rib+bing
	pron	<1ribiG>
	pos	n.
	def	ribs collectively.
ribbing	3.
	syl	rib+bing
	pron	<1ribiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised pattern in woven or knitted material, made in knitting by doing purl and plain stitches alternately.
Ribble	0.
	syl	Rib+ble
	pron	<1ribL>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW England, flowing south and west through Lancashire to the Irish Sea. Length: 121 km (75 miles).
ribbon	ety	C14 ryban, from Old French riban, apparently of Germanic origin; probably related to #7ring, band %2
ribbon	1.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip of fine material, esp. silk, used for trimming, tying, etc.
ribbon	2.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a ribbon; a long strip.
	exam	1	a ribbon of land.
ribbon	3.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin flexible band of metal used as a graduated measure, spring, etc.
ribbon	4.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow strip of ink-impregnated cloth for making the impression of type characters on paper in a typewriter or similar device.
ribbon	5.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ragged strips or shreds (esp. in the phrase {torn to ribbons}) .
ribbon	6.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small strip of coloured cloth signifying membership of an order or award of military decoration, prize, or other distinction.
ribbon	7.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn with a ribbon or ribbons.
ribbon	8.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with narrow ribbon-like marks.
ribbon	9.
	syl	rib+bon
	pron	<1ribN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to ribbons; tear into strips.
ribbon-like	sub
	head	ribbon
	or	ribbony
	syl	rib:bon-2like
	pos	adj.
ribbony	sub
	head	ribbon
	or	ribbon-like
	syl	rib+bon:y
	pos	adj.
ribbon development	0.
	syl	rib+bon de+vel+op+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the building of houses in a continuous row along a main road: common in England between the two World Wars.
ribbonfish	infl
	or	ribbonfishes
	syl	rib:bon+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ribbonfishes	infl
	head	ribbonfish
	or	ribbonfish
	syl	rib:bon+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ribbonfish	0.
	syl	rib:bon+fish
	pron	<1ribN2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various soft-finned deep-sea teleost fishes, esp. (see {oarfish) }, that have an elongated compressed body. They are related to the opah and dealfishes.
ribbon strip	0.
	syl	rib+bon strip
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {ledger board} (sense 2)}.
ribbonwood	0.
	syl	rib:bon+wood
	pron	<1rib*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a small evergreen malvaceous tree, of New Zealand. Its wood is used in furniture-making and the tough bark for making cord.
ribbon worm	0.
	syl	rib+bon worm
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {nemertean}.
Ribeirao Preto	0.
	syl	Ri+bei+r*~ao Pr*^e+to
	pron	Portuguese <2ribA1r*~*u> <1prAtu>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, in S*~ao Paulo state. Pop.: 190897 (1970).
Jos'e de	infl
	head	Ribera
	syl	Jo:s*'e de
	pron	<$xo1sA> <DA>
	pos	n.
Ribera	0.
	syl	Ri:be:ra
	pron	Spanish <ri1$BAra>
	pos	n.
	def	also called Italian nickname (The Little Spaniard). 1588-1652, Spanish artist, living in Italy. His religious pictures often dwell on horrible suffering, presented in realistic detail.
ribgrass	0.
	syl	rib+grass
	pron	<1rib2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ribwort}.
riboflavin	ety	C20: from #7ribose+flavin 
riboflavine	alt
	head	riboflavin
	or	riboflavin
	syl	ri+bo+fla+vine
	pron	<2rIb*u1flAvin>
	pos	n.
riboflavin	0.
	or	riboflavine
	syl	ri+bo+fla+vin
	pron	<2rIb*u1flAvin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow water-soluble vitamin of the B complex that occurs in green vegetables, germinating seeds, and in milk, fish, egg yolk, liver, and kidney. It is essential for the carbohydrate metabolism of cells. Formula: C\1\7H\2\0N\4O\6. Also called: {vitamin B} \2, {lactoflavin}.
ribonuclease	ety	C20: from #7ribonucle (#7ic acid) #7+ -#7ase 
ribonuclease	0.
	syl	ri+bo+nu+cle:ase
	pron	<2rIb*u1nju:klE2As>, <-2Az>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of enzymes that catalyse the hydrolysis of RNA.
ribonucleic acid	ety	C20: from #7ribo (#7se) #7+nucleic acid 
ribonucleic acid	0.
	syl	ri+bo+nu+cle:ic ac:id
	pron	<2rIb*unju:1klEik>, <-1klA->
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {RNA}.
ribose	ety	C20: changed from #7arabinose 
ribose	0.
	syl	ri+bose
	pron	<1rIb*uz>, <-b*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a pentose sugar that is an isomeric form of arabinose and that occurs in RNA and riboflavin. Formula: CH\2OH(CHOH)\3CHO.
ribosomal RNA	0.
	syl	ri+bo+so+mal RNA
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a type of RNA thought to be transcribed from DNA in the nucleoli of cell nuclei, subsequently forming the component of ribosomes on which the translation of messenger RNA into protein chains is accomplished. Sometimes shortened to {r-RNA}.
ribosome	ety	C20: from #7ribo (#7nucleic acid) #7+ -#7some 
ribosome	0.
	syl	ri+bo+some
	pron	<1rIb*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous minute particles in the cytoplasm of cells, either free or attached to the endoplasmic reticulum, that contain RNA and protein and are the site of protein synthesis.
ribosomal	sub
	head	ribosome
	syl	ri+bo+1so+mal
	pos	adj.
ribwort	0.
	syl	rib+wort
	pron	<1rib2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, that has lancelike ribbed leaves, which form a rosette close to the ground, and a dense spike of small white flowers: family Also called: {ribgrass}. See also {plantain%1}.
RIC	0.
	syl	R.I.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Institute of Chemistry.
David	infl
	head	Ricardo
	syl	Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Ricardo	0.
	syl	Ri:car:do
	pron	<ri1ka:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1772-1823, English economist. His main work is (1817). &- {Ri+#!card+i@.an}
Riccio	0.
	syl	Ric:cio
	pron	Italian <1ritCo>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of (David) {Rizzio}.
rice	ety	C13 rys, via French, Italian, and Latin from Greek or*_uza, of Oriental origin
rice	1.
	syl	rice
	pron	<rIs>
	pos	n.
	def	an erect grass, that grows in East Asia on wet ground and has drooping flower spikes and yellow oblong edible grains that become white when polished.
rice	2.
	syl	rice
	pron	<rIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of this plant.
rice	3.
	syl	rice
	pron	<rIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to sieve (potatoes or other vegetables) to a coarse mashed consistency, esp. with a ricer.
rice	xref
	syl	rice
	pron	<rIs>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Indian rice}.
Elmer	infl
	head	Rice
	syl	El:mer
	pos	n.
Rice	0.
	syl	Rice
	pron	<rIs>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1892-1967, U.S. dramatist. His plays include (1923) and (1929), which was made into a musical by Kurt Weill in 1947.
ricebird	0.
	syl	rice+bird
	pron	<1rIs2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds frequenting rice fields, esp. the bobolink.
rice bowl	1.
	syl	rice bowl
	pos	n.
	def	a small bowl for eating rice out of, esp. a decorative one made of china or porcelain.
rice bowl	2.
	syl	rice bowl
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile rice-producing region.
rice paper	1.
	syl	rice pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a thin semitransparent edible paper made from the straw of rice, on which macaroons and similar cakes are baked.
rice paper	2.
	syl	rice pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	a thin delicate Chinese paper made from an araliaceous plant, ({rice-paper plant}) of Taiwan, the pith of which is pared and flattened into sheets.
ricer	0.
	syl	ric+er
	pron	<1rIs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a kitchen utensil with small holes through which cooked potatoes and similar soft foods are pressed to form a coarse mash.
ricercare	ety	Italian, literally: to seek again
ricercar	alt
	head	ricercare
	or	ricercare
	syl	ri+cer+car
	pron	<1rEC*2ka:>
	pos	n.
ricercari	infl
	head	ricercare
	or	ricercars
	syl	ri+cer+ca+ri
	pron	<-1ka:rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ricercars	infl
	head	ricercare
	or	ricercari
	syl	ri+cer+cars.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ricercare	1.
	or	ricercar
	syl	ri+cer+ca+re
	pron	<2rEC*1ka:rA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in music of the 16th and 17th centuries
	def	an elaborate polyphonic composition making extensive use of contrapuntal imitation and usually very slow in tempo.
ricercare	2.
	or	ricercar
	syl	ri+cer+ca+re
	pron	<2rEC*1ka:rA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in music of the 16th and 17th centuries
	def	an instructive composition to illustrate instrumental technique; *'etude.
rich	ety	Old English r*_ice (originally of persons: great, mighty), of Germanic origin, ultimately from Celtic (compare Old Irish r*_i king)
rich	1.a.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	well supplied with wealth, property, etc.; owning much.
rich	1.b.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the rich.
rich	2.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by in
	def	having an abundance of natural resources, minerals, etc..
	exam	1	a land rich in metals.
rich	3.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing abundantly; fertile.
	exam	1	rich soil.
rich	4.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by in or with
	def	well supplied (with desirable qualities); abundant (in).
	exam	1	a country rich with cultural interest.
rich	5.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great worth or quality; valuable.
	exam	1	a rich collection of antiques.
rich	6.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	luxuriant or prolific.
	exam	1	a rich growth of weeds.
rich	7.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	expensively elegant, elaborate, or fine; costly.
	exam	1	a rich display.
rich	8.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	having a large proportion of flavoursome or fatty ingredients, such as spices, butter, or cream.
rich	9.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a full-bodied flavour.
	exam	1	a rich ruby port.
rich	10.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a smell
	def	pungent or fragrant.
rich	11.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colour
	def	intense or vivid; deep.
	exam	1	a rich red.
rich	12.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sound or a voice
	def	full, mellow, or resonant.
rich	13.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fuel-air mixture
	def	containing a relatively high proportion of fuel. Compare { {weak} (sense 11)}.
rich	14.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	very amusing, laughable, or ridiculous.
	exam	1	a rich joke;
	exam	2	a rich situation.
rich	15.
	syl	rich
	pron	<riC>
	pos	adj.
	def	See {riches}.
richly	sub
	head	rich
	syl	rich+ly
	pos	adv.
richness	sub
	head	rich
	syl	rich+ness
	pos	n.
Richard I	0.
	syl	Rich:ard I
	pron	<1riC*d>
	pos	n.
	def	nicknamed or 1157-99, king of England (1189-99); a leader of the third crusade (1191). On his way home, he was captured in Austria (1192) and held to ransom. After a brief return to England, where he was crowned again (1194), he spent the rest of his life in France.
Richard II	0.
	syl	Rich:ard II
	pos	n.
	def	1367-1400, king of England (1377-99), whose reign was troubled by popular discontent and baronial opposition. He was found to abdicate in favour of Henry Bolingbroke, who became Henry IV.
Richard III	0.
	syl	Rich:ard III
	pos	n.
	def	1452-85, king of England (1483-85), notorious as the suspected murderer of his two young nephews in the Tower of London. He proved an able administrator until his brief reign was ended by his death at the hands of Henry Tudor (later Henry VII) at the battle of Bosworth.
I (vor) A (rmstrong)	infl
	head	Richards
	syl	I (vor) A (rmstrong)
	pos	n.
Richards	0.
	syl	Rich:ards
	pron	<1riC*dz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1893, English literary critic and linguist, who, with C. K. Ogden, wrote (1923) and devised Basic English.
Richardson	1.
	syl	Rich:ard:son
	pron	<1riC*ds*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ralph (David) }. born 1902, English stage and screen actor.
Richardson	2.
	syl	Rich:ard:son
	pron	<1riC*ds*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ow@.en Wil@.lans}. 1879-1959, English physicist; a pioneer in the study of atomic physics: Nobel prize for physics 1928.
Samuel	3.
	head	Richardson
	syl	Sam:u:el.
	def	1689-1761, English novelist whose psychological insight and use of the epistolary form exerted a great influence on the development of the novel. His chief novels are (1740) and (1747).
Armand Jean du Plessis	infl
	head	Richelieu
	syl	Ar:mand Jean du Ples:sis
	pron	<arm*~a Z*~a dy plA1si). 1585-1642, FrAnch statAsman and cardinal, principal ministAr to Louis XIII and virtual rulAr of FrancA (1624-42). HA dAstroyAd thA powAr of thA HuguAnots and strAngthAnAd thA crown in FrancA and thA rolA of FrancA in EuropA>
	pos	n.
Richelieu River	0.
	syl	Rich+e:lieu Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Canada, in S Quebec, rising in Lake Champlain and flowing north to the St. Lawrence River. Length: 338 km (210 miles).
riches	0.
	syl	rich:es
	pron	<1riCiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	wealth; an abundance of money, valuable possessions, or property.
richly	1.
	syl	rich+ly
	pron	<1riCli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a rich or elaborate manner.
	exam	1	a richly decorated carving.
richly	2.
	syl	rich+ly
	pron	<1riCli>
	pos	adv.
	def	fully and appropriately.
	exam	1	he was richly rewarded for his service.
Richmond	1.
	syl	Rich+mond
	pron	<1riCm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: formed in 1965 by the amalgamation of Barnes, Richmond, and Twickenham; site of Hampton Court Palace and the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew. Pop.: 166800 (1976 est.). Official name: {Richmond-upon-Thames}.
Richmond	2.
	syl	Rich+mond
	pron	<1riCm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in North Yorkshire. Pop.: 7245 (1971).
Richmond	3.
	syl	Rich+mond
	pron	<1riCm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Virginia, the state capital, at the falls of the James River: developed after the establishment of a trading post (1637); scene of the Virginia Conventions of 1774 and 1775; Confederate capital in the American Civil War. Pop.: 238087 (1973 est.).
Richmond	4.
	syl	Rich+mond
	pron	<1riCm*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of SW New York City: consists of Staten Island and several smaller islands. Pop.: 295443 (1970).
rich rhyme	0.
	syl	rich rhyme
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another term for {rime riche}.
Johann Friedrich	infl
	head	Richter
	syl	Jo:hann Fried:rich
	pron	<1jo:han> <1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Richter	1.
	syl	Rich:ter
	pron	German <1ri*,ct*r>
	pos	n.
	def	wrote under the name 1763-1825, German romantic novelist. His works include (1795) and (1800-03).
Sviatoslav	infl
	head	Richter
	syl	Svia:to:slav
	pron	<svita1slaf>
	pos	n.
Richter	2.
	syl	Rich:ter
	pron	Russian <1ri$xtir>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, Soviet concert pianist.
Richter scale	ety	C20: named after Charles Richter (born 1900) U.S. seismologist
Richter scale	0.
	syl	Rich:ter scale
	pos	n.
	def	a scale for expressing the intensity of an earthquake by the amount of energy dissipated, ranging from 0 to over 8.
Richthofen	0.
	syl	Richt:ho:fen
	pron	German <1ri*,ctho:fN>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Man@.fred von} (#!manfre$:t f@$n). 1892-1918, German aviator; commander during World War I of the 11th Chasing Squadron ({Richthofen's Flying Circus}) . He was credited with 80 air victories before he was shot down.
ricin	ety	C19: from New Latin Ricinus genus name, from Latin: the castor-oil plant
ricin	0.
	syl	ri+cin
	pron	<1rIsin>, <1ris->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a toxic albumin that occurs in castor-oil seeds.
ricinoleic acid	1.
	syl	ric+in:o+le:ic ac:id
	pron	<2risin*u1liik>, <-1n*uliik>
	pos	n.
	def	an oily unsaturated carboxylic acid found, as the glyceride, in castor oil and used in the manufacture of soap and in finishing textiles; 12-hydroxy-9-octadecanoic acid. Formula: C\1\8H\3\4O\3.
ricinoleic acid	2.
	syl	ric+in:o+le:ic ac:id
	pron	<2risin*u1liik>, <-1n*uliik>
	pos	n.
	def	the mixture of fatty acids obtained by hydrolysing castor oil.
rick	ety	Old English hr*_eac; related to Old Norse hraukr 
rick	H1.1.
	syl	rick
	pron	<rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stack of hay, corn, peas, etc., built in the open in a regular-shaped pile, esp. one with a thatched top. {~}
rick	H1.2.
	syl	rick
	pron	<rik>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stack or pile into ricks.
rick	ety	C18: variant of #7wrick 
rick	H2.1.
	syl	rick
	pron	<rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrench or sprain, as of the back.
rick	H2.2.
	syl	rick
	pron	<rik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrench or sprain (a joint, limb, the back, etc.)
rickets	ety	C17: of unknown origin
rickets	0.
	syl	rick+ets
	pron	<1rikits>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a disease mainly of children, characterized by softening of developing bone, and hence bow legs, malnutrition, and enlargement of the liver and spleen, caused by a deficiency of vitamin D.
rickettsia	ety	C20: named after Howard T. Ricketts (1871-1910), U.S. pathologist
rickettsiae	infl
	head	rickettsia
	or	rickettsias
	syl	rick+ett+si:ae
	pron	<-si2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rickettsias	infl
	head	rickettsia
	or	rickettsiae
	syl	rick+ett+si:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rickettsia	0.
	syl	rick+ett+si:a
	pron	<ri1ketsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of parasitic microorganisms, intermediate in structure between bacteria and viruses, that live in the tissues of ticks, mites, and other arthropods, and cause disease when transmitted to man.
rickettsial	sub
	head	rickettsia
	syl	rick+1ett+si:al
	pos	adj.
rickettsial disease	0.
	syl	rick+ett+si:al dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	any of several acute infectious diseases caused by ticks, mites, or body lice infected with rickettsiae. The main types include typhus, spotted fever, Q fever, trench fever, and tsutsugamushi disease.
rickety	ety	C17: from #7rickets 
rickety	1.
	syl	rick+et:y
	pron	<1rikiti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a structure, piece of furniture, etc.
	def	likely to collapse or break; shaky.
rickety	2.
	syl	rick+et:y
	pron	<1rikiti>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeble with age or illness; infirm.
rickety	3.
	syl	rick+et:y
	pron	<1rikiti>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, resembling, or afflicted with rickets.
ricketiness	sub
	head	rickety
	syl	rick+et:i+ness
	pos	n.
rickey	0.
	syl	rick+ey
	pron	<2riki>
	pos	n.
	def	a cocktail consisting of gin or vodka, lime juice, and soda water, served iced (esp. in the phrase {a gin rickey}) .
rickrack	ety	C20: dissimilated reduplication of {#7rack %1}
ricrac	alt
	head	rickrack
	or	rickrack
	syl	ric+rac
	pron	<1rik2r@k>
	pos	n.
rickrack	0.
	or	ricrac
	syl	rick+rack
	pron	<1rik2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a zigzag braid used for trimming.
rickshaw	ety	shortened from #7jinrikisha 
ricksha	alt
	head	rickshaw
	or	rickshaw
	syl	rick+sha
	pron	<1rikS*>
	pos	n.
rickshaw	1.
	or	ricksha
	syl	rick+shaw
	pron	<1rikSc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {jinrikisha}. a small two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or two men, used in parts of Asia.
rickshaw	2.
	or	ricksha
	syl	rick+shaw
	pron	<1rikSc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trishaw}. a similar vehicle with three wheels, propelled by a man pedalling as on a tricycle.
rickshaw	xref
	or	ricksha
	syl	rick+shaw
	pron	<1rikSc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {autorickshaw}.
ricochet	ety	C18: from French, of unknown origin
ricochets	infl
	head	ricochet
	or	ricocheted
	syl	ric:o+chets
	pron	<-2SAiG>
	pos	vb.
ricocheting	infl
	head	ricochet
	syl	ric:o+chet+ing
	pron	<-2SAiG>
	pos	vb.
ricocheted	infl
	head	ricochet
	or	ricochets
	syl	ric:o+chet+ed
	pron	<-2SAd>
	pos	vb.
ricochetting	infl
	head	ricochet
	syl	ric:o+chet+ting
	pron	<-2SetiG>
	pos	vb.
ricochetted	infl
	head	ricochet
	syl	ric:o+chet+ted
	pron	<-2Setid>
	pos	vb.
ricochet	1.
	syl	ric:o+chet
	pron	<1rik*2SA>, <1rik*2Set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a bullet
	def	to rebound from a surface or surfaces, usually with a characteristic whining or zipping sound.
ricochet	2.
	syl	ric:o+chet
	pron	<1rik*2SA>, <1rik*2Set>
	pos	n.
	def	the motion or sound of a rebounding object, esp. a bullet.
ricotta	ety	Italian, from Latin recocta recooked, from recoquere, from #7re -#7+ coquere to #7cook 
ricotta	0.
	syl	ri+cot+ta
	pron	<ri1kot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft white unsalted cheese made from sheep's milk, used esp. in making ravioli and gnocchi.
RICS	0.
	syl	R.I.C.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
rictus	ety	C18: from Latin, from ring*_i to gape
rictus	infl
	or	rictuses
	syl	ric+tus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rictuses	infl
	head	rictus
	or	rictus
	syl	ric+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rictus	0.
	syl	ric+tus
	pron	<1rikt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the gap or cleft of an open mouth or beak.
rictal	sub
	head	rictus
	syl	ric+tal
	pos	adj.
rid	ety	C13 (meaning: to clear land): from Old Norse rythja; related to Old High German riutan to clear land
rids	alt
	head	rid
	syl	rids
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ridding	infl
	head	rid
	syl	rid+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ridded	infl
	head	rid
	or	rid
	syl	rid+ded.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rid	1.
	or	ridded
	syl	rid
	pron	<rid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to relieve or deliver from something disagreeable or undesirable; make free (of).
	exam	1	to rid a house of mice.
get rid of	2.
	head	rid
	syl	get rid of.
	def	to relieve or free oneself of (something or someone unpleasant or un?!desirable).
ridder	sub
	head	rid
	syl	rid+der
	pos	n.
riddance	0.
	syl	rid+dance
	pron	<1ridNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of getting rid of something undesirable or unpleasant; deliverance or removal (esp. in the phrase {good riddance) }.
ridden	1.
	syl	rid+den
	pron	<1ridN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {ride}.
ridden	2.
	syl	rid+den
	pron	<1ridN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	afflicted, affected, or dominated by something specified.
	exam	1	damp-ridden;
	exam	2	disease-ridden.
riddle	ety	Old English r*_@adelle, r*_@adelse, from r*_@ad counsel; related to Old Saxon r*_adislo, German R*"atsel 
riddle	H1.1.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	n.
	def	a question, puzzle, or verse so phrased that ingenuity is required for elucidation of the answer or meaning; conundrum.
riddle	H1.2.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that puzzles, perplexes, or confuses; enigma.
riddle	H1.3.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to solve, explain, or interpret (a riddle or riddles).
riddle	H1.4.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak in riddles.
riddler	sub
	head	riddle
	syl	rid+dler
	pos	n.
riddle	ety	Old English hriddel a sieve, variant of hridder; related to Latin cr*_ibrum sieve
riddle	H2.1.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to pierce or perforate with numerous holes.
	exam	1	riddled with bullets.
riddle	H2.2.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to damage or impair.
riddle	H2.3.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put through a sieve; sift.
riddle	H2.4.
	syl	rid+dle
	pron	<1ridL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sieve, esp. a coarse one used for sand, grain, etc.
riddler	sub
	head	riddle
	syl	rid+dler
	pos	n.
ride	ety	Old English r*_idan, related to Old High German r*_itan, Old Norse r*_itha  &- #!rid+a@.ble or #!ride+a@.ble adj.
rides	infl
	head	ride
	syl	rides
	pos	vb.
riding	infl
	head	ride
	syl	rid+ing
	pos	vb.
rode	infl
	head	ride
	syl	rode
	pos	vb.
ridden	infl
	head	ride
	syl	rid+den.
	pos	vb.
ride	1.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sit on and control the movements of (a horse or other animal).
ride	2.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sit on and propel (a bicycle or similar vehicle).
ride	3.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or in
	def	to be carried along or travel on or in a vehicle.
	exam	1	she rides to work on the bus.
ride	4.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to travel over or traverse.
	exam	1	they rode the countryside in search of shelter.
ride	5.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take part in by riding.
	exam	1	to ride a race.
ride	6.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel through or be carried across (sea, sky, etc.).
	exam	1	the small boat rode the waves;
	exam	2	the moon was riding high.
ride	7.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to cause to be carried.
	exam	1	to ride someone out of town.
ride	8.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be supported as if floating.
	exam	1	the candidate rode to victory on his new policies.
ride	9.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to lie at anchor.
ride	10.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to be attached to (an anchor).
ride	11.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of a bone
	def	to overlap or lie over (another structure or part).
ride	12.a.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drive a car.
ride	12.b.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport (goods, farm produce, etc.) by motor vehicle or cart.
ride	13.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of a male animal
	def	to copulate with; mount.
ride	14.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to tyrannize over or dominate.
	exam	1	ridden by fear.
ride	15.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to persecute, esp. by constant or petty criticism.
	exam	1	don't ride me so hard over my failure.
ride	16.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to continue undis?!turbed.
	exam	1	I wanted to change something, but let it ride.
ride	17.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on; of a bet
	def	to remain placed.
	exam	1	let your winnings ride on the same number.
ride	18.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	to play well, esp. in freely improvising at perfect tempo.
ride roughshod over	19.
	head	ride
	syl	ride roughshod over.
	def	to act with complete disregard (for).
ride to hounds	20.
	head	ride
	syl	ride to hounds.
	def	to hunt.
ride for a fall	21.
	head	ride
	syl	ride for a fall.
	def	to act in such a way as to invite disaster.
ride again	22.
	head	ride
	syl	ride again.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to return to a former activity or scene of activity.
riding high	23.
	head	ride
	syl	riding high.
	def	confident, popular, and successful.
ride	24.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey or outing on horseback or in a vehicle.
ride	25.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a path specially made for riding on horseback.
ride	26.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	n.
	def	transport in a vehicle, esp. when given freely to a pedestrian; lift.
	exam	1	can you give me a ride to the station??
ride	27.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or structure, such as a roller coaster at a fairground, in which people ride for pleasure or entertainment.
ride	28.a.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	n.
	def	to cheat, swindle, or deceive.
ride	28.b.
	syl	ride
	pron	<rId>
	pos	n.
	def	to take (someone) away in a car and murder him. {~} See also {ride down, ride out, ride up}.
ride down	1.
	syl	ride down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to trample under the hooves of a horse.
ride down	2.
	syl	ride down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch up with or overtake by riding.
rident	ety	C17: from Latin r*_id*_ere to laugh; see #7riant 
rident	0.
	syl	ri+dent
	pron	<1rIdNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	laughing, smiling, or gay.
ride out	0.
	syl	ride out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endure successfully; survive (esp. in the phrase {ride out the storm}) .
rider	1.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that rides, esp. a person who rides a horse, a bicycle, or a motorcycle.
rider	2.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional clause, amendment, or stipulation added to a legal or other document, esp. (in Britain) a legislative bill at its third reading.
rider	3.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a statement made by a jury in addition to its verdict, such as a recommendation for mercy.
rider	4.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a problem arising out of a theorem.
rider	5.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various objects or devices resting on, surmounting, or strengthening something else.
rider	6.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small weight that can be slid along one arm of a chemical balance to make fine adjustments during weighing.
rider	7.
	syl	rid+er
	pron	<1rId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a thin seam, esp. of coal or mineral ore, overlying a thicker seam.
riderless	sub
	head	rider
	syl	rid+er+less
	pos	adj.
ride up	0.
	syl	ride up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or work away from the proper place or position.
	exam	1	her new skirt rode up uncomfortably.
ridge	ety	Old English hrycg; related to Old High German hrucki, Old Norse hryggr 
ridge	1.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow raised land formation with sloping sides.
ridge	2.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any long narrow raised strip or elevation, as on a fabric or in ploughed land.
ridge	3.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any elongated raised margin or border on a bone, tooth, tissue membrane, etc.
ridge	4.a.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a roof at the junction of two sloping sides.
ridge	4.b.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ridge tile.
ridge	5.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the back or backbone of an animal, esp. a whale.
ridge	6.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	an elongated area of high pressure, esp. an extension of an anticyclone. Compare { {trough} (sense 4)}.
ridge	7.
	syl	ridge
	pron	<riJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into a ridge or ridges.
ridgelike	sub
	head	ridge
	syl	ridge+2like
	pos	adj.
ridgy	sub
	head	ridge
	syl	ridg:y
	pos	adj.
ridgeling	ety	C16: perhaps from #7ridge, from the belief that the unde?!scended testicles were near the animal's ridge or back
ridgling	infl
	head	ridgeling
	or	ridgel
	syl	ridg+ling
	pron	<1riJliG>
	pos	n.
ridgel	infl
	head	ridgeling
	or	ridgling
	syl	rid+gel
	pron	<1riJ*l>
	pos	n.
ridgeling	0.
	syl	ridge+ling
	pron	<1riJliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic male animal with undescended testicles, esp. a horse.
ridgepole	1.
	syl	ridge+pole
	pron	<1riJ2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a timber laid along the ridge of a roof, to which the upper ends of the rafters are attached.
ridgepole	2.
	syl	ridge+pole
	pron	<1riJ2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal pole at the apex of a tent.
ridgetree	0.
	syl	ridge+tree
	pron	<1riJ2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ridgepole} (sense 1).
ridgeway	0.
	syl	ridge+way
	pron	<1riJ2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a road or track along a ridge, esp. one of great antiquity.
ridicule	ety	C17: from French, from Latin r*_idiculus, from r*_id*_ere to laugh
ridicule	1.
	syl	rid:i+cule
	pron	<1ridi2kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	language or behaviour intended to humiliate or mock; derision.
ridicule	2.
	syl	rid:i+cule
	pron	<1ridi2kju:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fun of, mock, or deride.
ridiculer	sub
	head	ridicule
	syl	rid:i+2cul+er
	pos	n.
ridiculous	ety	C16: from Latin r*_idicul*_osus, from r*_id*_ere to laugh
ridiculous	0.
	syl	ri+dic:u+lous
	pron	<ri1dikjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of or exciting ridicule; absurd, preposterous, laughable, or contemptible.
ridiculously	sub
	head	ridiculous
	syl	ri+1dic:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
ridiculousness	sub
	head	ridiculous
	syl	ri+1dic:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
riding	H1.0.a.
	syl	rid+ing
	pron	<1rIdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or practice of horsemanship.
riding	H1.0.b.
	syl	rid+ing
	pron	<1rIdiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a riding school;
	exam	2	riding techniques.
riding	ety	from Old English thriding, from Old Norse thrithjungr a third. The th- was lost by assimilation to the -t or -th that preceded it, as in west thriding, etc.
riding	H2.1.
	syl	rid+ing
	pron	<1rIdiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	any of the three former administrative divisions of Yorkshire: {North Riding, East Riding}, and {West Riding}.
riding	H2.2.
	syl	rid+ing
	pron	<1rIdiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	a parliamentary constituency.
riding breeches	0.
	syl	rid+ing breech:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	tough breeches with a large baggy seat and padding inside the knees, worn for riding horses.
riding crop	0.
	syl	rid+ing crop
	pos	n.
	def	a short whip with a thong at one end and a handle for opening gates at the other.
riding habit	0.
	syl	rid+ing hab+it
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's dress worn for riding, usually with a full or a divided skirt.
riding light	alt
	head	riding lamp
	or	riding lamp
	syl	rid+ing light
	pos	n.
riding lamp	0.
	or	riding light
	syl	rid+ing lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a light on a boat or ship showing that it is at anchor.
Nicholas	infl
	head	Ridley
	syl	Nich:o:las.
	pos	n.
Ridley	0.
	syl	Rid:ley
	pron	<1ridli>
	pos	n.
	def	??1500-55, English bishop, who helped to revise the liturgy under Edward VI. He was burnt at the stake for refusing to disavow his Protestant beliefs when Mary I assumed the throne.
ridotto	ety	C18: from Italian: retreat, from Latin reductus, from red*_ucere to lead back
ridottos	infl
	head	ridotto
	syl	ri+dot+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ridotto	0.
	syl	ri+dot+to
	pron	<ri1dot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainment with music and dancing, often in masquerade: popular in 18th-century England.
Leni	infl
	head	Riefenstahl
	syl	Len:i.
	pron	<1lA:ni>
	pos	n.
Riefenstahl	0.
	syl	Rief:en:stahl
	pron	German <1rEfN2Sta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, German film director, best known for her Nazi propaganda films, such as (1934).
riel	0.
	syl	ri:el
	pron	<1rE*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit of Cambodia, divided into 100 sen.
Georg Friedrich Bernhard	infl
	head	Riemann
	syl	Ge:org Frie:drich Bern:hard
	pron	<1gA:crk> <1frEdri*,c> <1bernhart>
	pos	n.
Riemann	0.
	syl	Rie:mann
	pron	German <1rEman>
	pos	n.
	def	1826-66, German mathematician whose non-Euclidean geometry was used by Einstein as a basis for his general theory of relativity.
Riemannian	sub
	head	Riemann
	syl	Rie+1mann+i:an
	pos	adj.
Riemannian geometry	0.
	syl	Rie:mann+i:an ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of non-Euclidean geometry in which space is regarded as having the form of the surface of a sphere and a line is a great circle. Also called: {elliptic geometry}.
riempie	ety	C19 (earlier riem) : from Afri?!kaans, diminutive of riem, from Dutch: #7rim 
riempie	0.
	syl	riem+pie
	pron	<1rimpi>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a leather thong or lace used mainly to make chair seats.
Rienzo	alt
	head	Rienzi
	or	Rienzi
	syl	Ri:en:zo
	pron	<ri1enz*u>, Italian <1rjentso>, <di>
	pos	n.
Cola di	infl
	head	Rienzi
	syl	Co:la di
	pron	<1kc:la>, <di>
	pos	n.
Rienzi	0.
	or	Rienzo
	syl	Ri:en:zi
	pron	<ri1enzi>, Italian <1rjentsi>, Italian <1rjentso>, <di>
	pos	n.
	def	1313-54, Italian radical political reformer in Rome.
riesling	ety	C19: from German, from earlier R*"ussling, of obscure origin
riesling	1.
	syl	ries+ling
	pron	<1rEzliG>, <1rIz->
	pos	n.
	def	a dry white wine from the Rhine valley in Germany and from certain districts in Austria, Hungary, and Yugoslavia.
riesling	2.
	syl	ries+ling
	pron	<1rEzliG>, <1rIz->
	pos	n.
	def	the grape used to make this wine.
Riff	infl
	head	Rif
	or	Rifi
	syl	Riff
	pron	<rif>
	pos	n.
Rifi	infl
	head	Rif
	or	Riff
	syl	Rif:i
	pron	<1rifi>
	pos	n.
Riffs	infl
	head	Rif
	or	Riff
	syl	Riffs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rifis	infl
	head	Rif
	or	Rifi
	syl	Rif:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Riff	infl
	head	Rif
	or	Riffs
	syl	Riff
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rifi	infl
	head	Rif
	or	Rifis
	syl	Rif:i
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rif	1.
	or	Rifs
	syl	Rif
	pron	<rif>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Berber people, inhabiting the Atlas Mountains in Morocco.
Rif	2.
	syl	Rif
	pron	<rif>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Rifian, Riffian}. the dialect of Berber spoken by this people.
Rif	3.
	syl	Rif
	pron	<rif>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Er Rif}.
rife	ety	Old English r*_ife; related to Old Norse r*_ifr generous, Middle Dutch r*_ive 
rife	1.
	syl	rife
	pron	<rIf>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	of widespread occurrence; prevalent or current.
	exam	1	rumour was rife in the village.
rife	2.
	syl	rife
	pron	<rIf>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	very plentiful; abundant.
rife	3.
	syl	rife
	pron	<rIf>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	rich or abounding (in).
	exam	1	a garden rife with flowers.
rifely	sub
	head	rife
	syl	rife+ly
	pos	adv.
rifeness	sub
	head	rife
	syl	rife+ness
	pos	n.
riff	ety	C20: probably altered and shortened from #7refrain 
riff	1.
	syl	riff
	pron	<rif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	an ostinato played over changing harmonies.
riff	2.
	syl	riff
	pron	<rif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	to play or perform riffs.
riffle	ety	C18: probably from {#7ruffle %1}, influenced by {#7ripple %1}
riffle	1.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to flick rapidly through (the pages of a book, etc.), esp. in a desultory manner.
riffle	2.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shuffle (playing cards) by halving the pack and flicking the adjacent corners together.
riffle	3.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become a riffle.
riffle	4.a.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid in a stream.
riffle	4.b.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocky shoal causing a rapid.
riffle	4.c.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	n.
	def	a ripple on water.
riffle	5.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a contrivance on the bottom of a sluice, containing transverse grooves for trapping particles of gold.
riffle	6.
	syl	rif+fle
	pron	<1rifL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of riffling.
riffler	ety	C18: from French rifloir, from rifler to scratch
riffler	0.
	syl	rif+fler
	pron	<1rifl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a file with a curved face for filing concave surfaces.
riffraff	ety	C15 rif and raf, from Old French rif et raf; related to rifler to plunder, and rafle a sweeping up; see #7rifle %2#7, raffle 
riffraff	1.
	syl	riff+raff
	pron	<1rif2r@f>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	worthless people, esp. collectively; rabble.
riffraff	2.
	syl	riff+raff
	pron	<1rif2r@f>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	worthless rubbish.
rifle	ety	C18: from Old French rifler to scratch; related to Low German rifeln from riefe groove, furrow
rifle	H1.1.a.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	a firearm having a long barrel with a spirally grooved interior, which imparts to the bullet spinning motion and thus greater accuracy over a longer range.
rifle	H1.1.b.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rifle fire.
rifle	H1.2.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a large cannon with a rifled bore.
rifle	H1.3.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the grooves in a rifled bore.
rifle	H1.4.a.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of soldiers equipped with rifles.
rifle	H1.4.b.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	the King's Own Rifles.
rifle	H1.5.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or mould spiral grooves inside the barrel of (a gun).
rifle	H1.6.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or hit (a ball, etc.) with great speed.
rifle	ety	C14: from Old French rifler to plunder, scratch, of Germanic origin
rifle	H2.1.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search (a house, safe, etc.) and steal from it; ransack.
rifle	H2.2.
	syl	ri+fle
	pron	<1rIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to steal and carry off.
	exam	1	to rifle goods from a shop.
rifler	sub
	head	rifle
	syl	ri+fler
	pos	n.
riflebird	0.
	syl	ri:fle+bird
	pron	<1rIfL2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds of paradise of the genera and such as ({magnificent riflebird}) .
rifle green	0.a.
	syl	rif:le green
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dark olive green, as in the uniforms of certain rifle regiments.
rifle green	0.b.
	syl	rif:le green
	pos	as; adj.
	qual	Brit.
	exam	1	rifle-green cloth.
rifle grenade	0.
	syl	ri+fle gre+nade
	pos	n.
	def	a grenade fired from a rifle.
riflemen	infl
	head	rifleman
	syl	ri:fle+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rifleman	1.
	syl	ri:fle+man
	pron	<1rIfLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the use of a rifle, esp. a soldier.
rifleman	2.
	syl	ri:fle+man
	pron	<1rIfLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wren, of New Zealand: family See also {bush wren. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************} See also {bush wren. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
rifle range	0.
	syl	ri+fle range
	pos	n.
	def	an area used for target practice with rifles.
riflery	1.
	syl	ri+fle+ry
	pron	<1rIfLri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	rifle shots.
riflery	2.
	syl	ri+fle+ry
	pron	<1rIfLri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the practice or skill of rifle marksmanship.
rifling	1.
	syl	ri+fling
	pron	<1rIfliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the cutting of spiral grooves on the inside of a firearm's barrel.
rifling	2.
	syl	ri+fling
	pron	<1rIfliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the series of grooves so cut.
rift	ety	C13: from Old Norse; related to Danish rift cleft, Icelandic ript breach of contract
rift	H1.1.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap or space made by cleaving or splitting; fissure.
rift	H1.2.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a fault produced by tension on either side of the fault plane.
rift	H1.3.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap between two cloud masses; break or chink.
	exam	1	he saw the sun through a rift in the clouds.
rift	H1.4.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in friendly relations between people, nations, etc.
rift	H1.5.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burst or cause to burst open; split.
rift	ety	C14: from Old Norse rypta; related to Icelandic ropa to belch
rift	H2.1.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a shallow or rocky part in a stream.
rift	H2.2.
	syl	rift
	pron	<rift>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the backwash from a wave that has just broken.
rift valley	0.
	syl	rift val+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow valley resulting from the sub?!sidence of land between two parallel faults.
rig	ety	C15: from Scandinavian; related to Norwegian rigga to wrap
rigs	infl
	head	rig
	syl	rigs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rigging	infl
	head	rig
	syl	rig+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rigged	infl
	head	rig
	syl	rigged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rig	1.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to equip (a vessel, mast, etc.) with (sails, rigging, etc.).
rig	2.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to set up or prepare ready for use.
rig	3.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put the components of (an aircraft, etc.) into their correct positions.
rig	4.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manipulate in a fraudulent manner, esp. for profit.
	exam	1	to rig prices;
	exam	2	to rig an election.
rig	5.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the distinctive arrangement of the sails, masts, and other spars of a vessel.
rig	6.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the installation used in drilling for and exploiting petroleum and natural gas deposits.
	exam	1	an oil rig.
rig	7.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	apparatus or equipment; gear.
rig	8.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a carriage together with one or more horses.
rig	9.
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an articulated lorry.
rig	xref
	syl	rig
	pron	<rig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	See also {rig down, rig out, rig up}.
Riga	0.
	syl	Ri:ga
	pron	<1rEg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Soviet Union, capital of the Latvian SSR, on the {Gulf of Riga} at the mouth of the Western Dvina: a major trading centre of the Baltic since Viking times. Pop.: 796000 (1975 est.).
rigadoon	ety	C17: from French, allegedly from its inventor Rigaud, a dancing master at Marseille
rigaudon	alt
	head	rigadoon
	or	rigadoon
	syl	ri+gau+don
	pron	French <rigo1d?~c>
	pos	n.
rigadoon	1.
	or	rigaudon
	syl	rig:a+doon
	pron	<2rig*1du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an old Proven*,cal couple dance, light and graceful, in lively duple time.
rigadoon	2.
	or	rigaudon
	syl	rig:a+doon
	pron	<2rig*1du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music for or in the rhythm of this dance.
rigamarole	0.
	syl	rig:a+ma+role
	pron	<1rig*m*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {rigmarole}.
rigatoni	ety	Italian, plural of rigato, from rigare to draw lines, make stripes, from riga a line, of Germanic origin
rigatoni	0.
	syl	ri+ga+to+ni
	pron	<2ri:g*1t*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	macaroni in the form of short ridged often slightly curved pieces.
rig down	0.
	syl	rig down
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to disassemble and stow.
Rigel	ety	C16: from Arabic rijl foot; from its position in Orion's foot
Rigel	0.
	syl	Ri+gel
	pron	<1rIJ*l>, <1rIgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star, Beta Orionis, in the constellation Orion: a remote blue-white giant and a visual binary. Visual magnitude: 0.2; spectral type: B8.
-rigged	0.
	syl	-rigged
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination; of a sailing vessel
	def	having a rig of a certain kind.
	exam	1	ketch-rigged;
	exam	2	schooner-rigged.
rigger	1.
	syl	rig+ger
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a workman who rigs vessels, etc.
rigger	2.
	syl	rig+ger
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a bracket on a racing shell or other boat to support a projecting rowlock.
rigger	3.
	syl	rig+ger
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the use of pulleys, lifting gear, cranes, etc.
rigging	1.
	syl	rig+ging
	pron	<1rigiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the shrouds, stays, halyards, etc., of a vessel.
rigging	2.
	syl	rig+ging
	pron	<1rigiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the bracing wires, struts, and lines of a biplane, balloon, etc.
rigging	3.
	syl	rig+ging
	pron	<1rigiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any form of lifting gear, tackle, etc.
rigging loft	1.
	syl	rig+ging loft
	pos	n.
	def	a loft or gallery in a boatbuilder's yard from which rigging can be fitted.
rigging loft	2.
	syl	rig+ging loft
	pos	n.
	def	a loft in a theatre from which scenery, etc., is raised and lowered.
right	ety	Old English riht, reoht; related to Old High German reht, Gothic raihts, Latin r*_ectus 
right	1.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with accepted standards of moral or legal behaviour, justice, etc..
	exam	1	right conduct.
right	2.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with fact, reason, or truth; correct or true.
	exam	1	the right answer.
right	3.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate, suitable, fitting, or proper.
	exam	1	the right man for the job.
right	4.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	most favourable or convenient; preferred.
	exam	1	the right time to act.
right	5.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a satisfactory condition; orderly.
	exam	1	things are right again now.
right	6.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating or designating the correct time.
	exam	1	the clock is right.
right	7.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	correct in opinion or judgment.
right	8.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sound in mind or body; healthy or sane.
right	9.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of, designating, or located near the side of something or someone that faces east when the front is turned towards the north.
right	10.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	worn on a right hand, foot, etc.
right	11.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of, designating, support?!ing, belonging to, or relating to the political or intellectual {right (see sense 37)}.
right	12.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	conservative or reactionary.
	exam	1	the right wing of the party.
right	13.a.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed by or containing a line or plane perpendicular to another line or plane.
right	13.b.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the axis perpendicular to the base.
	exam	1	a right circular cone.
right	13.c.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	straight.
	exam	1	a right line.
right	14.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or desig?!nating the side of cloth worn or facing outwards.
in one's right mind	16.
	head	right
	syl	in one's right mind.
	def	sane.
right	17.a.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in favour with.
	exam	1	you'd better stay on the right side of him.
right	17.b.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	younger than.
	exam	1	she's still on the right side of fifty.
right	18.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with correctness or truth; accurately.
	exam	1	to guess right.
right	19.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the appropriate manner; properly.
	exam	1	do it right next time&!
right	20.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a straight line; directly.
	exam	1	right to the top.
right	21.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the direction of the east from the point of view of a person or thing facing north.
right	22.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	absolutely or completely; utterly.
	exam	1	he went right through the floor.
right	23.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without delay; immediately or promptly.
	exam	1	I'll be right over.
right	24.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exactly or precisely.
	exam	1	right here.
right	25.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a manner consistent with a legal or moral code; justly or righteously.
	exam	1	do right by me.
right	26.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with propriety; fittingly or suitably.
	exam	1	it serves you right.
right	27.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to good or favourable advantage; well.
	exam	1	it all came out right in the end.
right	28.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in religious titles
	def	most or very.
	exam	1	right reverend.
left	infl
	head	right
	syl	left
	pos	adj.
and centre	infl
	head	right
	syl	and centre.
	pos	adj.
right	30.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	on all sides; from every direction.
she'll be right	31.
	head	right
	syl	she'll be right.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	that's all right; not to worry.
right off the bat	32.
	head	right
	syl	right off the bat.
	def	as the first in a series; to begin with.
right	33.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any claim, title, etc., that is morally just or legally granted as allowable or due to a person.
	exam	1	I know my rights.
right	34.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that accords with the principles of legal or moral justice.
right	35.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of being in accordance with reason, truth, or accepted standards (esp. in the phrase {in the right) }.
right	36.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the right side, direction, position, area, or part.
	exam	1	the right of the army;
	exam	2	look to the right.
right	37.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap. and preceded by the
	def	the supporters or advocates of social, political, or economic conservatism or reaction, based generally on a belief that things are better left unchanged (opposed to or .
right	38.a.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a punch with the right hand.
right	38.b.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the right hand.
right	39.a.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the privilege of a company's shareholders to subscribe for new issues of the company's shares on advantageous terms.
right	39.b.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the negotiable certificate signifying this privilege.
by right	40.
	head	right
	or	rights 
	syl	by right
	def	properly; justly.
	exam	1	by rights you should be in bed.
in one's own right	41.
	head	right
	syl	in one's own right.
	def	having a claim or title oneself rather than through marriage or other connection.
	exam	1	a peeress in her own right.
to rights	42.
	head	right
	syl	to rights.
	def	consistent with justice, correctness, or orderly arrangement.
	exam	1	he put the matter to rights.
right	43.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to restore to or attain a normal, esp. an upright, position.
	exam	1	the raft righted in a few seconds.
right	44.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (something) accord with truth or facts; correct.
right	45.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to restore to an orderly state or condition; put right.
right	46.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make reparation for; compensate for or redress (esp. in the phrase {right a wrong) }.
right	47.
	syl	right
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of agreement or compliance.
righter	sub
	head	right
	syl	right+er
	pos	n.
rightable	0.
	syl	right+a:ble
	pron	<1rIt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being righted. &- {#!right+a@.bly} &- {#!right+a@.ble+ness}
right about	1.
	syl	right a:bout
	pos	n.
	def	one's direction after making one complete clockwise turn through 180?%.
right about	2.
	syl	right a:bout
	pos	n.
	def	a turn executed through 180?%.
right about	3.
	syl	right a:bout
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in the opposite direction.
right angle	1.
	syl	right an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between two perpendicular lines; an angle of 90?%.
at right angles	2.
	head	right angle
	syl	at right angles.
	def	perpendicular or perpendicu?!larly. &- {#!right-@!an@.gled}
right-angled triangle	0.
	syl	right-an:gled tri+ang:le
	pos	n.
	def	a triangle one angle of which is a right angle. U.S. name: {right triangle}.
right ascension	0.
	syl	right as+cen+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the angular distance meas?!ured eastwards along the celestial equator from the vernal equi?!nox to the point at which the celestial equator intersects a great circle passing through the celestial pole and the heavenly object in question. Symbol: #Ga. Compare { {declination} (sense 1)}.
right away	0.
	syl	right a:way
	pos	adv.
	def	without delay; immediately or promptly.
right-down	0.
	syl	right-down
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	variant of {downright}.
righten	1.
	syl	right+en
	pron	<1rItN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set right.
righten	2.
	syl	right+en
	pron	<1rItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to restore to or attain a normal or upright position.
righteous	ety	Old English r*_ihtw*_is, from #7right+{wise %2}
righteous	1.a.
	syl	right+eous
	pron	<1rIC*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by, proceeding from, or in accordance with accepted standards of morality, justice, or uprightness; virtuous.
	exam	1	a righteous man.
righteous	1.b.
	syl	right+eous
	pron	<1rIC*s>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the righteous.
righteous	2.
	syl	right+eous
	pron	<1rIC*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally justifiable or right, esp. from one's own point of view.
	exam	1	righteous indignation.
righteously	sub
	head	righteous
	syl	right+eous+ly
	pos	adv.
righteousness	sub
	head	righteous
	syl	right+eous+ness
	pos	n.
right-footer	0.
	syl	right-foot:er
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Ireland
	def	a Protestant.
rightful	1.
	syl	right+ful
	pron	<1rItful>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accordance with what is right; proper or just.
rightful	2.
	syl	right+ful
	pron	<1rItful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having a legally or morally just claim.
	exam	1	the rightful owner.
rightful	3.
	syl	right+ful
	pron	<1rItful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	held by virtue of a legal or just claim.
	exam	1	my rightful property.
rightfully	sub
	head	rightful
	syl	right+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
rightfulness	sub
	head	rightful
	syl	right+ful+ness
	pos	n.
right-hand	1.
	syl	right-hand
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, located on, or moving towards the right.
	exam	1	a right-hand bend;
	exam	2	this car has right-hand drive.
right-hand	2.
	syl	right-hand
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	for use by the right hand; right-handed.
right-hand man	3.
	head	right-hand
	syl	right-hand man.
	usage	prenominal
	def	one's most valuable assistant or supporter.
right-handed	1.
	syl	right-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	using the right hand with greater skill or ease than the left.
right-handed	2.
	syl	right-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	performed with the right hand.
	exam	1	right-handed writing.
right-handed	3.
	syl	right-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	made for use by the right hand.
right-handed	4.
	syl	right-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	worn on the right hand.
right-handed	5.
	syl	right-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	turning from left to right; clockwise.
right-handedness	sub
	head	right-handed
	syl	right-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
right-hander	1.
	syl	right-hand:er
	pos	n.
	def	a blow with the right hand.
right-hander	2.
	syl	right-hand:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is right-handed.
Right Honourable	1.
	syl	Right Hon+our+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Britain and certain Commonwealth countries
	def	a title of respect for a Privy Councillor or an appeal-court judge. {2}. (in Britain) a title of respect for an earl, a viscount, a baron, or the Lord Mayor or Lord Provost of any of certain cities.
rightish	0.
	syl	right+ish
	pron	<1rItiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat right, esp. politically.
rightist	1.
	syl	right+ist
	pron	<1rItist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, tending towards, or relating to the political right or its principles; conservative, traditionalist, or reactionary.
rightist	2.
	syl	right+ist
	pron	<1rItist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supports or belongs to the political right.
rightism	sub
	head	rightist
	syl	right+ism
	pos	n.
rightly	1.
	syl	right+ly
	pron	<1rItli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in accordance with the true facts; correctly.
rightly	2.
	syl	right+ly
	pron	<1rItli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in accordance with principles of justice or mor?!ality.
rightly	3.
	syl	right+ly
	pron	<1rItli>
	pos	adv.
	def	with good reason; justifiably.
	exam	1	he was rightly annoyed with her.
rightly	4.
	syl	right+ly
	pron	<1rItli>
	pos	adv.
	def	properly or suitably; appropriately.
	exam	1	rightly dressed for a wedding.
rightly	5.
	syl	right+ly
	pron	<1rItli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	with certainty; positively or precisely (usually in the phrases {I don't rightly know; I can't rightly say) }.
right-minded	0.
	syl	right-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	holding opinions or principles that accord with what is right or with the opinions of the speaker.
right-mindedly	sub
	head	right-minded
	syl	right-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
right-mindedness	sub
	head	right-minded
	syl	right-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
rightness	0.
	syl	right+ness
	pron	<1rItnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being right.
right oh	alt
	head	righto
	or	righto
	syl	right oh
	pron	<1rIt1*u>
	pos	interj.
righto	0.
	or	right oh
	syl	right:o
	pron	<1rIt1*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an expression of agreement or compliance.
right off	0.
	syl	right off
	pos	adv.
	def	immediately; right away.
right of search	0.
	syl	right of search
	pos	n.
	def	the right of a belligerent to stop and search neutral merchant ships on the high seas in wartime.
rights of way	infl
	head	right of way
	syl	rights of way.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
right of way	1.
	syl	right of way
	pos	n.
	def	the right of one vehicle or vessel to take precedence over another, as laid down by law or custom.
right of way	2.a.
	syl	right of way
	pos	n.
	def	the legal right of someone to pass over another's land, acquired by grant or by long usage.
right of way	2.b.
	syl	right of way
	pos	n.
	def	the path or road used by this right.
right of way	3.
	syl	right of way
	pos	n.
	def	the strip of land over which a power line, railway line, road, etc., extends.
right on	0.
	syl	right on
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	an excla?!mation of full agreement, concurrence, or compliance with the wishes, words, or actions of another.
Right Reverend	0.
	syl	Right Rev+er+end
	pos	adj.
	def	a title of respect for a bishop, esp. an Anglican bishop.
rights issue	0.
	syl	rights is+sue
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	an issue of new shares offered by a company to its existing shareholders on favourable terms. Also called: {capitalization issue}.
right triangle	0.
	syl	right tri+an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. name for {right-angled triangle}.
rightward	1.
	syl	right+ward
	pron	<1rItw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated on or directed towards the right.
rightward	2.
	syl	right+ward
	pron	<1rItw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {rightwards}.
rightward	alt
	head	rightwards
	or	rightwards
	syl	right+ward
	pos	adv.
rightwards	0.
	or	rightward
	syl	right+wards
	pron	<1rItw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or on the right.
right whale	ety	C19: perhaps so named because it was right for hunting
right whale	0.
	syl	right whale
	pos	n.
	def	any large whalebone whale of the family They are grey or black, have a large head, and, in most, no dorsal fin, and are hunted as a source of whalebone and oil. See also {bowhead}.
right wing	1.
	syl	right wing
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the conservative faction of an assembly, party, etc.
right wing	2.
	syl	right wing
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an army or field of battle on the right from the point of view of one facing the enemy.
right wing	3.a.
	syl	right wing
	pos	n.
	def	the right-hand side of the field of play from the point of view of a team facing its opponent's goal.
right wing	3.b.
	syl	right wing
	pos	n.
	def	a player positioned in this area in any of various games.
right wing	3.c.
	syl	right wing
	pos	n.
	def	the position occupied by such a player.
right-wing	infl
	head	right wing
	syl	right-wing.
	pos	adj.
right wing	4.
	syl	right wing
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or relating to the right wing.
right-winger	sub
	head	right wing
	syl	right-1wing:er
	pos	n.
Rigi	0.
	syl	Ri:gi
	pron	<1rEgi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in the Alps of N central Switzerland, between Lakes Lucerne, Zug, and Lauerz.
rigid	ety	C16: from Latin rigidus, from rig*_ere to be stiff
rigid	1.
	syl	rig+id
	pron	<1riJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not bending; physically inflexible or stiff.
	exam	1	a rigid piece of plastic.
rigid	2.
	syl	rig+id
	pron	<1riJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	rigorously strict; severe.
	exam	1	rigid rules.
rigidly	sub
	head	rigid
	syl	rig+id+ly
	pos	adv.
rigidity	sub
	head	rigid
	or	rigidness
	syl	ri+1gid+i:ty
	pos	n.
rigidness	sub
	head	rigid
	or	rigidity
	syl	rig+id+ness
	pos	n.
rigidifies	infl
	head	rigidify
	syl	ri+gid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
rigidifying	infl
	head	rigidify
	syl	ri+gid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
rigidified	infl
	head	rigidify
	syl	ri+gid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
rigidify	0.
	syl	ri+gid:i+fy
	pron	<ri1Jidi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become rigid.
Rigil Kent	ety	from Rigil Kentaurus, from Arabic al Rigil al Kentaurus the Centaur's foot
Rigil Kent	0.
	syl	Ri+gil Kent
	pron	<1rIJil> <1kent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the star Alpha Centauri. Often shortened to {Rigil}.
rigmarole	ety	C18: from earlier ragman roll a list, probably a roll used in a medieval game, wherein various characters were described in verse, beginning with Ragemon le bon Ragman the good
rigamarole	alt
	head	rigmarole
	or	rigmarole
	syl	rig:a+ma+role
	pron	<1rig*m*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
rigmarole	1.
	or	rigamarole
	syl	rig+ma+role
	pron	<1rigm*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any long complicated procedure.
rigmarole	2.
	or	rigamarole
	syl	rig+ma+role
	pron	<1rigm*2r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of incoherent or pointless statements; garbled nonsense.
rigor	ety	see #7rigour 
rigor	1.
	syl	ri+gor
	pron	<1rIgc:>, <1rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a sudden feeling of chilliness, often accompanied by shivering: it sometimes precedes a fever.
rigor	2.
	syl	ri+gor
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	rigidity of a muscle; muscular cramp.
rigor	3.
	syl	ri+gor
	pron	<1rIgc:>, <1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of rigidity assumed by some animals in reaction to sudden shock.
rigor	4.
	syl	ri+gor
	pron	<1rIgc:>, <1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inertia assumed by some plants in conditions unfavourable to growth.
rigorism	1.
	syl	rig+or+ism
	pron	<1rig*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	strictness in judgment or con?!duct.
rigorism	2.
	syl	rig+or+ism
	pron	<1rig*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the religious cult of extreme self-denial.
rigorism	3.
	syl	rig+or+ism
	pron	<1rig*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Theol.
	def	the doctrine that in cases of doubt in moral matters the stricter course must always be followed.
rigorist	sub
	head	rigorism
	syl	rig+or+ist
	pos	n.
rigoristic	sub
	head	rigorism
	syl	rig+or+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
rigor mortis	ety	C19: Latin, literally: rigidity of death
rigor mortis	0.
	syl	rig+or mor+tis
	pron	<1rig*> <1mc:tis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the stiffness of joints and muscular rigidity of a dead body, caused by depletion of ATP in the tissues. It begins two to four hours after death and lasts up to about four days, after which the muscles and joints relax.
rigorous	1.
	syl	rig+or+ous
	pron	<1rig*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from rigour; harsh, strict, or severe.
	exam	1	rigorous discipline.
rigorous	2.
	syl	rig+or+ous
	pron	<1rig*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	severely accurate; scrupulous.
	exam	1	rigorous book-keeping.
rigorous	3.
	syl	rig+or+ous
	pron	<1rig*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of weather
	def	extreme or harsh.
rigorous	4.
	syl	rig+or+ous
	pron	<1rig*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths., logic.
	def	logically valid or correct.
rigorously	sub
	head	rigorous
	syl	rig+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
rigorousness	sub
	head	rigorous
	syl	rig+or+ous+ness
	pos	n.
rigour	ety	C14: from Latin rigor 
rigor	alt
	head	rigour
	or	rigour
	syl	rig+or
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
rigour	1.
	or	rigor
	syl	rig+our
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	harsh but just treatment or action.
rigour	2.
	or	rigor
	syl	rig+our
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe or cruel circumstance; hardship.
	exam	1	the rigours of famine.
rigour	3.
	or	rigor
	syl	rig+our
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	strictness, harshness, or severity of character.
rigour	4.
	or	rigor
	syl	rig+our
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	def	strictness in judgment or conduct; rigorism.
rigour	5.
	or	rigor
	syl	rig+our
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths., logic.
	def	logical validity or accuracy.
rigour	6.
	or	rigor
	syl	rig+our
	pron	<1rig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	rigidity.
rig out	1.
	syl	rig out
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to equip or fit out (with).
	exam	1	his car is rigged out with gadgets.
rig out	2.
	syl	rig out
	pos	vb.
	def	to dress or be dressed.
	exam	1	rigged out smartly.
rig out	3.
	syl	rig out
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person's clothing or costume, esp. a bizarre outfit.
rigsdaler	0.
	syl	rigs+da+ler
	pron	<1rigz2da:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {rix-dollar}.
rig up	0.
	syl	rig up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to erect or construct, esp. as a temporary measure.
	exam	1	cameras were rigged up to televise the event.
Rig-Veda	ety	C18: from Sanskrit rigveda, from ric song of praise+V#7eda 
Rig-Veda	0.
	syl	Rig-Ve:da
	pron	<rig1vAd*>, <-1vEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compilation of 1028 Hindu poems dating from 2000 #7b.c. or earlier.
Rijeka	0.
	syl	Ri+je+ka
	pron	<ri1ek*>, Serbo-Croatian <ri1jeka>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Yugo?!slavia, in Croatia: an ancient town, changing hands many times before passing to Yugoslavia in 1947. Pop.: 132222 (1971). Italian name: {Fiume}. Ancient name: {Tarsatica}.
rijksdaaler	0.
	syl	rijks+daa+ler
	pron	<1rIks2da:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rix-dollar}.
Rijn	0.
	syl	Rijn
	pron	<rejn>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for the {Rhine}.
Rijswijk	0.
	syl	Rijs+wijk
	pron	<1rIsvIk>, Dutch <1rejswejk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province on the SE outskirts of The Hague: scene of the signing (1697) of the {Treaty of Rijswijk}, ending the War of the Grand Alliance. Pop.: 51860 (1973 est.). English name: {Ryswick}.
Riksdag	0.
	syl	Riks+dag
	pron	Swedish <1riksdag>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish parliament.
Riksmal	ety	literally: language of the kingdom
Riksmal	0.
	syl	Riks+m*%al
	pron	Norwegian. <1riksmcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Bokm*%al}.
rile	ety	C19: variant of #7roil 
rile	1.
	syl	rile
	pron	<rIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to annoy or anger; irritate.
rile	2.
	syl	rile
	pron	<rIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to stir up or agitate (water, etc.); roil or make turbid.
Riley	ety	C20: origin unknown
the life of Riley	infl
	head	Riley
	syl	the life of Riley.
	pos	n.
Riley	0.
	syl	Ri:ley
	pron	<2rIli>
	pos	n.
	def	a luxurious and carefree existence.
rilievi	infl
	head	rilievo
	syl	ri+lie+vi
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rilievo	0.
	syl	ri+lie+vo
	pron	Italian. <ri1ljAvo>, English <2rili1Av*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{relief} (sense 9)}.
Rainer Maria	infl
	head	Rilke
	syl	Rai:ner Ma:ri:a
	pron	<1rIn*r> <ma1rEa>
	pos	n.
Rilke	0.
	syl	Ril:ke
	pron	<1rilk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1926, German poet, born in Austria. Author of intense visionary lyrics, notably in the (1922) and (1923).
rill	ety	C15: from Low German rille; related to Dutch ril 
rill	1.
	syl	rill
	pron	<ril>
	pos	n.
	def	a brook or stream; rivulet.
rill	2.
	syl	rill
	pron	<ril>
	pos	n.
	def	a small channel or gulley, such as one formed during soil erosion.
rill	3.
	syl	rill
	pron	<ril>
	pos	n.
	def	Also {rille}. one of many winding cracks on the moon.
rillet	0.
	syl	ril+let
	pron	<1rilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a little rill.
rim	ety	Old English rima; related to Old Saxon rimi, Old Norse rimi ridge
rim	1.
	syl	rim
	pron	<rim>
	pos	n.
	def	the raised edge of an object, esp. of something more or less circular such as a cup or crater.
rim	2.
	syl	rim
	pron	<rim>
	pos	n.
	def	the peripheral part of a wheel, to which the tyre is attached.
rim	3.
	syl	rim
	pron	<rim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	the hoop from which the net is suspended.
rims	infl
	head	rim
	syl	rims
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rimming	infl
	head	rim
	syl	rim+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rimmed	infl
	head	rim
	syl	rimmed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rim	4.
	syl	rim
	pron	<rim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a rim on (a pot, cup, wheel, etc.).
rim	5.
	syl	rim
	pron	<rim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Ball games. of a ball
	def	to run around the edge of (a hole, basket, etc.).
RIM	0.
	syl	RIM
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Islamic Republic of) Mauritania.
Arthur	infl
	head	Rimbaud
	syl	Ar:thur
	pron	<ar1tyr>
	pos	n.
Rimbaud	0.
	syl	Rim:baud
	pron	French <r*~e1bo>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-91, French poet, whose work, culminating in the prose poetry of (published 1884), greatly influenced the symbolists. (1873) draws on his tempestuous homosexual affair with Verlaine, after which he abandoned writing (aged about 20) and spent the rest of his life travelling.
rime	ety	Old English, hr*_im; related to Dutch rijm, Middle High German r*_imeln to coat with frost
rime	H1.1.
	syl	rime
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	def	frost formed by the freezing of supercooled water droplets in fog onto solid objects. {~}
rime	H1.2.
	syl	rime
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with rime or something resembling rime.
rime	H2.0.
	syl	rime
	pron	<rIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rhyme}.
rimer	0.
	syl	rim+er
	pron	<1rIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rhymester}.
rime riche	ety	French, literally: rich rhyme
rimes riches	infl
	head	rime riche
	syl	rimes riches
	pron	<1rEm> <1rES>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rime riche	0.
	syl	rime riche
	pron	<1rEm> <1rES>
	pos	n.
	def	rhyme between words or syllables that are identical in sound, as in
rimester	0.
	syl	rime+ster
	pron	<1rImst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rhymester}.
rim-fire	1.
	syl	rim-fire
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cartridge
	def	having the primer in the rim of the base.
rim-fire	2.
	syl	rim-fire
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	adapted for such cartridges.
rim-fire	xref
	syl	rim-fire
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {centre-fire}.
Rimini	0.
	syl	Ri+mi+ni
	pron	<1rimini>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in NE Italy, on the N Adriatic coast. Pop.: 123850 (1975 est.). Latin name: {Arimi?!num}.
rimose	ety	C18: from Latin r*_im*_osus, from r*_ima a split, crack
rimose	0.
	syl	ri+mose
	pron	<rI1m*us>, <-1m*uz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	having the surface marked by a network of intersecting cracks.
rimosely	sub
	head	rimose
	syl	ri+mose+ly
	pos	adv.
rimosity	sub
	head	rimose
	syl	ri+mos+i:ty
	pron	<rI1mositi>
	pos	n.
rimrock	0.
	syl	rim+rock
	pron	<1rim2rok>
	pos	n.
	def	rock forming the boundaries of a sandy or gravelly alluvial deposit.
Nikolai Andreyevich	infl
	head	Rimsky-Korsakov
	syl	Ni:ko:lai An:dre:ye:vich
	pron	<nika1laj> <an1drjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Rimsky-Korsakov	0.
	syl	Rim:sky-Kor:sa:kov
	pron	<1rimski> <1kc:s*kof>, Russian <1rimskij> <1kcrs*k*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1908, Russian composer; noted for such works as the orchestral suite (1888) and the opera (first performed in 1910).
rimu	ety	from Maori
rimu	0.
	syl	ri:mu
	pron	<1rEmu:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {red pine}.
rimier	infl
	head	rimy
	syl	rim:i+er
	pos	adj.
rimiest	infl
	head	rimy
	syl	rim:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rimy	0.
	syl	rim:y
	pron	<1rImi>
	pos	adj.
	def	coated with rime.
rind	ety	Old English rinde; Old High German rinta, German Rinde 
rind	1.
	syl	rind
	pron	<rInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard outer layer or skin on bacon, cheese, etc.
rind	2.
	syl	rind
	pron	<rInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of a fruit or of the spore-producing body of certain fungi.
rind	3.
	syl	rind
	pron	<rInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer layer of the bark of a tree.
rinderpest	ety	C19: German: cattle pest
rinderpest	0.
	syl	rin:der+pest
	pron	<1rind*2pest>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute contagious viral disease of cattle, characterized by severe inflammation of the intestinal tract and diarrhoea.
rinforzando	ety	Italian, literally: reinforcing
rinforzando	0.
	syl	rin+for+zan+do
	pron	<2rEnfc:1ts@nd*u>
	def	a less common term for {sforzando}.
ring	ety	Old English hring; related to Old Norse hringr 
ring	H1.1.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular band of a precious metal or the like, esp. gold, often set with gems and worn upon the finger as an adornment or as a token of engagement or marriage.
ring	H1.2.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	any object or mark that is circular in shape.
ring	H1.3.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular path or course.
	exam	1	to run around in a ring.
ring	H1.4.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people or things standing or arranged so as to form a circle.
	exam	1	a ring of spectators.
ring	H1.5.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed space, usually circular in shape, where circus acts are performed.
ring	H1.6.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a square apron or raised platform, marked off by ropes, in which contestants box or wrestle.
the ring	7.
	head	ring
	syl	the ring.
	def	the sport of boxing.
ring	H1.8.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the field of competition or rivalry.
throw one's hat in the ring	9.
	head	ring
	syl	throw one's hat in the ring.
	def	to announce one's intention to be a candidate or contestant.
ring	H1.10.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or organization of people, usually illegal, cooperating for the self-interested purpose of controlling the market in art treasures, antiques, etc.
ring	H1.11.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. at county fairs
	def	an enclosure, often circular, where horses, cattle, and other livestock are paraded and auctioned.
ring	H1.12.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an area reserved for betting at a race?!course.
ring	H1.13.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular strip of bark cut from a tree or branch, esp. in order to kill it.
ring	H1.14.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a single turn in a spiral.
ring	H1.15.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the area of space lying between two concentric cir?!cles.
ring	H1.16.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set that is subject to two binary operations, addition and multiplication, such that the set is an Abelian group under addition and is closed under multiplication, this latter operation being associative.
ring	H1.17.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	short for {annual ring}.
ring	H1.18.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {closed chain}. a closed loop of atoms in a molecule.
ring	H1.19.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the system of three planar circular bands orbiting the planet Saturn. See also {{Saturn} %2 (sense 1)}.
to run rings around	20.
	head	ring
	syl	to run rings around.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be greatly superior to; outclass completely.
rings	infl
	head	ring
	syl	rings
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ringing	infl
	head	ring
	syl	ring+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ringed	infl
	head	ring
	syl	ringed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ring	H1.21.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with or as if with or form a ring; encircle.
ring	H1.22.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark a bird with a ring or clip for subsequent identification.
ring	H1.23.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit a ring in the nose of (a bull, pig, etc.) so that it can be led easily.
ring	H1.24.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also (Austral.): {ring+bark} (#!r$I&nb$a$:k). to cut away a circular strip of bark from (a tree or branch) in order to kill it.
ring	ety	Old English hringan; related to Old High German hringen, Old Norse hringja #e Usage. Rang and sang are the correct forms of the past tenses of ring and sing, although rung and sung are still heard informally and dialectally: he rung (rang) the bell.
rings	infl
	head	ring
	syl	rings
	pos	vb.
ringing	infl
	head	ring
	syl	ring+ing
	pos	vb.
rang	infl
	head	ring
	syl	rang
	pos	vb.
rung	infl
	head	ring
	syl	rung.
	pos	vb.
ring	H2.1.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emit or cause to emit a sonorous or resonant sound, characteristic of certain metals when struck.
ring	H2.2.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a bell, etc.) to emit a ringing sound by striking it once or repeatedly or (of a bell) to emit such a sound.
ring	H2.3.a.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a large bell, esp. a church bell) to emit a ringing sound by pulling on a rope that is attached to a wheel on which the bell swings back and forth, being sounded by a clapper inside it. Compare { {chime} %1 (sense 6).}
ring	H2.3.b.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a bell
	def	to sound by being swung in this way.
ring	H2.4.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a building, place, etc.
	def	to be filled with sound; echo.
	exam	1	the church rang with singing.
ring	H2.5.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to call by means of a bell, buzzer, etc..
	exam	1	to ring for the butler.
ring	H2.6.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {ring up}. to call (a person) by telephone.
ring	H2.7.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike or tap (a coin) in order to assess its genuineness by the sound produced.
ring	H2.8.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the ears
	def	to have or give the sensation of humming or ringing.
ring a bell	9.
	head	ring
	syl	ring a bell.
	def	to bring something to the mind or memory; remind one of something.
	exam	1	that rings a bell.
ring	H2.10.a.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lower the curtain at the end of a theatrical performance.
ring	H2.10.b.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to put an end (to).
ring false	11.
	head	ring
	syl	ring false.
	def	to give the impression of being false.
ring	H2.12.a.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do, say, or be the right thing.
ring	H2.12.b.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reach the pinnacle of success or happiness.
ring the changes	13.
	head	ring
	syl	ring the changes.
	def	to vary the manner or performance of an action that is often repeated.
ring true	14.
	head	ring
	syl	ring true.
	def	to give the impression of being true.
	exam	1	that story doesn't ring true.
ring	H2.15.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of or a sound made by ringing.
ring	H2.16.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sound produced by or suggestive of a bell.
ring	H2.17.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	any resonant or metallic sound, esp. one sustained or re-echoed.
	exam	1	the ring of trumpets.
ring	H2.18.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a telephone call.
	exam	1	he gave her a ring last night.
ring	H2.19.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the complete set of bells in a tower or belfry.
	exam	1	a ring of eight bells.
ring	H2.20.
	syl	ring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	def	an inherent quality or characteristic.
	exam	1	his explanation has the ring of sincerity.
ring back	0.
	syl	ring back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to return a telephone call (to).
ringbolt	0.
	syl	ring+bolt
	pron	<1riG2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a bolt with a ring fitted through an eye attached to the bolt head.
ringbone	0.
	syl	ring+bone
	pron	<1riG2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal bony growth affecting the pastern of a horse, often causing lameness.
ring circuit	0.
	syl	ring cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical system in which distribution points are connected to the main supply in a continuous closed circuit.
ringdove	1.
	syl	ring+dove
	pron	<1riG2d^v>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wood pigeon}.
ringdove	2.
	syl	ring+dove
	pron	<1riG2d^v>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World turtledove, having a greyish plumage with a black band around the neck.
ring-dyke	0.
	syl	ring-dyke
	pos	n.
	def	a dyke having an approximately circular outcrop of rock.
ringed	1.
	syl	ringed
	pron	<riGd>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying ringlike markings.
ringed	2.
	syl	ringed
	pron	<riGd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or wearing a ring.
ringed	3.
	syl	ringed
	pron	<riGd>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed by rings; annular.
ringed plover	0.
	syl	ringed plov+er
	pos	n.
	def	a European shorebird, with a greyish-brown back, white underparts with a black throat band, and orange legs: family (plovers).
ringent	ety	C18: from Latin ring*_i to open the mouth wide
ringent	0.
	syl	rin+gent
	pron	<1rinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the corolla of plants such as the snapdragon
	def	consisting of two distinct gaping lips.
ringer	1.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quoit thrown so as to encircle a peg.
ringer	2.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a throw.
ringer	3.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a contestant, esp. a horse, entered in a competition under false representations of identity, record, or ability.
ringer	4.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dead ringer}. a person or thing that is almost identical to another.
ringer	5.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that rings a bell, etc.
ringer	6.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the fastest shearer in a shed.
ringer	7.
	syl	ring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the fastest or best at anything.
Ringer's solution	0.
	syl	Ring:er's so+lu+tion
	pron	<1riG*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution containing the chlorides of sodium, potassium, and calcium, used to correct dehydration and, in physiological experiments, as a medium for in vitro preparations.
ring finger	0.
	syl	ring fin+ger
	pos	n.
	def	the third finger, esp. of the left hand, on which a wedding ring is traditionally worn.
ringgit	ety	from Malay
ringgit	0.
	syl	ring+git
	pron	<1riGgit>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Malaysia, divided into 100 sens.
ringhals	ety	Afrikaans, literally: ring neck
ringhals	infl
	or	ringhalses
	syl	ring+hals
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ringhalses	infl
	head	ringhals
	or	ringhals
	syl	ring+hals:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ringhals	0.
	syl	ring+hals
	pron	<1riGh@ls>
	pos	n.
	def	a venomous elapid snake, of southern Africa, which spits venom at its enemies from a distance. Also called: {spitting snake}.
ring in	1.
	syl	ring in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to report to someone by telephone.
ring in	2.
	syl	ring in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany the arrival of with bells (esp. in the phrase {ring in the new year) }.
ringing tone	0.
	syl	ring+ing tone
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a sequence of pairs of tones heard by the dialler on a telephone when the number dialled is ringing. Compare {engaged tone, dialling tone}.
ringleader	0.
	syl	ring+lead:er
	pron	<1riG2lEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who leads a riot or mutiny.
ringlet	1.
	syl	ring+let
	pron	<1riGlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a lock of hair hanging down in a spiral curl.
ringlet	2.
	syl	ring+let
	pron	<1riGlit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous butterflies of the genus most of which occur in S Europe and have dark brown wings marked with small black-and-white eyespots: family
ringleted	sub
	head	ringlet
	syl	ring+let+ed
	pos	adj.
ring main	0.
	syl	ring main
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic electrical supply in which outlet sockets are connected to the mains supply through a ring circuit.
ringmaster	0.
	syl	ring+mas:ter
	pron	<1riG2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the master of ceremonies in a circus.
ring-necked	0.
	syl	ring-necked
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals, esp. certain birds and snakes
	def	having a band of distinctive colour around the neck.
ring-necked pheasant	0.
	syl	ring-necked pheas+ant
	pos	n.
	def	a common pheasant, originating in Asia. The male has a bright plumage with a band of white around the neck and the female is mottled brown.
ring off	0.
	syl	ring off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to terminate a telephone conversation by replacing the receiver; hang up.
Ring of the Nibelung	0.
	syl	Ring of the Ni+bel+ung
	pos	n.
	qual	Germanic myth.
	def	a magic ring on which the dwarf Alberich placed a curse after it was stolen from him.
ring out	1.
	syl	ring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany the departure of with bells (esp. in the phrase {ring out the old year) }.
ring out	2.
	syl	ring out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to send forth a loud resounding noise.
ring ouzel	0.
	syl	ring ou:zel
	pos	n.
	def	a European thrush, common in rocky areas. The male has a blackish plumage with a white band around the neck and the female is brown.
ring road	0.
	syl	ring road
	pos	n.
	def	a main road that bypasses a town or town centre. U.S. names: {belt, beltway}.
ring-shout	0.
	syl	ring-shout
	pos	n.
	def	a West African circle dance that has influenced jazz, surviving in the Black churches of the southern U.S.
ringside	1.
	syl	ring+side
	pron	<1riG2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the area immediately surrounding an arena, esp. the row of seats nearest a boxing or wrestling ring.
ringside	2.a.
	syl	ring+side
	pron	<1riG2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any place affording a close uninterrupted view.
ringside	2.b.
	syl	ring+side
	pron	<1riG2sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a ringside seat.
ringster	0.
	syl	ring+ster
	pron	<1riGst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a ring controlling a market in antiques, art treasures, etc.
ringtail	1.
	syl	ring+tail
	pron	<1riG2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ring-tailed cat}. another name for {cacomistle}.
ringtail	2.
	syl	ring+tail
	pron	<1riG2tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several possums having curling prehensile tails used to grasp branches while climbing.
ring-tailed	0.
	syl	ring-tailed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	having a tail marked with rings of a distinctive colour.
ring taw	0.
	syl	ring taw
	pos	n.
	def	a game of marbles in which players attempt to knock other players' marbles out of a ring.
ring up	1.
	syl	ring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to make a telephone call (to).
ring up	2.
	syl	ring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record on a cash register.
ring up	3.
	syl	ring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to chronicle; record.
	exam	1	to ring up another success.
ring up	4.a.
	syl	ring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to begin a theatrical performance.
ring up	4.b.
	syl	ring up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to make a start (on).
ringworm	0.
	syl	ring+worm
	pron	<1riG2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fungal infections of the skin (esp. the scalp) or nails, often appearing as itching circular patches. Also called: {tinea}.
rink	ety	C14 (Scots): from Old French renc row, {#7rank %1}
rink	1.
	syl	rink
	pron	<riGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an expanse of ice for skating on, esp. one that is artificially prepared and under cover.
rink	2.
	syl	rink
	pron	<riGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an area for roller skating on.
rink	3.
	syl	rink
	pron	<riGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or enclosure for ice skating or roller skating.
rink	4.
	syl	rink
	pron	<riGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bowls.
	def	a strip of the green, usually about 5-7 metres wide, on which a game is played.
rink	5.
	syl	rink
	pron	<riGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Curling.
	def	the strip of ice on which the game is played, usually 41 by 4 metres.
rink	6.
	syl	rink
	pron	<riGk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in bowls and curling
	def	the players on one side in a game.
rinse	ety	C14: from Old French rincer, from Latin recens fresh, new
rinse	1.
	syl	rinse
	pron	<rins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove soap from (clothes, etc.) by applying clean water in the final stage in washing.
rinse	2.
	syl	rinse
	pron	<rins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash lightly, esp. without using soap.
	exam	1	to rinse one's hands.
rinse	3.
	syl	rinse
	pron	<rins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a light tint to (hair).
rinse	4.
	syl	rinse
	pron	<rins>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of rinsing.
rinse	5.
	syl	rinse
	pron	<rins>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Hairdressing.
	def	a liquid preparation put on the hair when wet to give a tint to it.
	exam	1	a blue rinse.
rinsable	sub
	head	rinse
	or	rinsible
	syl	rins+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rinsible	sub
	head	rinse
	or	rinsable
	syl	rins+i:ble
	pos	adj.
rinsability	sub
	head	rinse
	or	rinsibility
	syl	rins+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
rinsibility	sub
	head	rinse
	or	rinsability
	syl	rins+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
rinser	sub
	head	rinse
	syl	rins+er
	pos	n.
Rio Branco	1.
	syl	Ri:o Bran+co
	pron	Portuguese <1riu> <1br*Gku>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Brazil, capital of Acre state. Pop.: 84845 (1970).
Rio Branco	2.
	syl	Ri:o Bran+co
	pron	Portuguese <1riu> <1br*Gku>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Brazil, flowing south to the Rio Negro. Length: 644 km (400 miles).
R'io Bravo	0.
	syl	R*'i:o Bra+vo
	pron	<1rio> <1$Bravo>
	pos	n.
	def	the Mexican name for the {Rio Grande}.
Rio	alt
	head	Rio de Janeiro
	or	Rio de Janeiro
	syl	Ri:o
	pos	n.
Rio de Janeiro	1.
	or	Rio
	syl	Ri:o de Ja+nei+ro
	pron	<2rE*u> <d*> <J*1ni*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Brazil, on Guanabara Bay: the country's chief port and its capital from 1763 to 1960; backed by mountains, notably Sugar Loaf Mountain; founded by the French in 1555 and taken by the Portuguese in 1567. Pop.: 4252009 (1970).
Rio de Janeiro	2.
	or	Rio
	syl	Ri:o de Ja+nei+ro
	pron	<2rE*u> <d*> <J*1ni*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E Brazil. Capital: Rio de Janeiro. Pop.: 8994802 (1970). Area: 42911 sq. km (16568 sq. miles).
R'io de la Plata	0.
	syl	R*'i:o de la Pla+ta
	pron	<1rE*u> <d*> <la:> <1pla:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Plata}.
R'io de Oro	0.
	syl	R*'i:o de O:ro
	pron	Spanish <1rio> <DA> <1oro>
	pos	n.
	def	a former region of W Africa: comprised the S part of the Spanish Sahara.
Rio Grande	1.
	syl	Ri:o Grande
	pron	<1rE*u> <1gr@nd>, <1gr@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in North America, rising in SW Colorado and flowing southeast to the Gulf of Mexico, forming the border between the U.S. and Mexico. Length: about 3030 km (1885 miles). Mexican name: {R*'io Bravo}.
Rio Grande	2.
	syl	Ri:o Grande
	pron	Portuguese <1riu> <1gr*ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Brazil, in SE Rio Grande do Sul state: serves as the port for P*^orto Alegre. Pop.: 116827 (1970).
Rio Grande do Norte	0.
	syl	Ri:o Gran+de do Nor+te
	pron	Portuguese <1riu> <1gr*ndi>, Portuguese <du> <1ncrti>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil, on the Atlantic: much of it is semiarid plateau. Capital: Natal. Pop.: 1550244 (1970). Area: 53014 sq. km (20469 sq. miles).
Rio Grande do Sul	0.
	syl	Ri:o Gran+de do Sul
	pron	Portuguese <1riu> <1gr*ndi>, Portuguese <du> <1sul>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Brazil, on the Atlantic. Capital: P*^orto Alegre. Pop.: 6664891 (1970). Area: 282183 sq. km (108951 sq. miles).
R'io Muni	0.
	syl	R*'i:o Mu:ni
	pron	Spanish <1rio> <1muni>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two provinces of Equatorial Guinea: comprises the mainland part of the country, with some offshore islands. Capital: Bata. Pop.: 203000 (1968 est.). Area: 26021 sq. km (10047 sq. miles).
R'io Negro	0.
	syl	R*'i:o Ne+gro
	pron	<12rE*u> <1nAgr*u>, <1neg->, Spanish <1rio> <1nA#Glro>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Negro}.
riot	ety	C13: from Old French riote dispute, from ruihoter to quarrel, probably from ruir to make a commotion, from Latin rug*_ire to roar
riot	1.a.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a disturbance made by an unruly mob or (in law) three or more persons; tumult or uproar.
riot	1.b.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a riot gun;
	exam	2	riot police;
	exam	3	a riot shield.
riot	2.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	boisterous activity; unrestrained revelry.
riot	3.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an occasion of boisterous merriment.
riot	4.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who occasions boisterous merriment.
riot	5.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a dazzling or arresting display.
	exam	1	a riot of colour.
riot	6.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	the indiscriminate following of any scent by hounds.
riot	7.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	wanton lasciviousness.
riot	8.a.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	to behave wildly and without restraint.
riot	8.b.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	of plants
	def	to grow rankly or profusely.
riot	9.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in a riot.
riot	10.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to indulge in unrestrained revelry or merriment.
riot	11.
	syl	ri:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to spend (time or money) in wanton or loose living.
	exam	1	he has rioted away his life.
rioter	sub
	head	riot
	syl	ri+ot+er
	pos	n.
Riot Act	1.
	syl	Ri:ot Act
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly in England
	def	a statute of 1715 by which persons committing a riot had to disperse within an hour of the reading of the act by a magistrate.
read the riot act (to) 	2.
	head	Riot Act
	syl	read the riot act (to) .
	def	to warn or reprimand severely.
riotous	1.
	syl	ri+ot+ous
	pron	<1rI*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	proceeding from or of the nature of riots or rioting.
riotous	2.
	syl	ri+ot+ous
	pron	<1rI*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inciting to riot.
riotous	3.
	syl	ri+ot+ous
	pron	<1rI*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by wanton or lascivious revelry.
	exam	1	riotous living.
riotous	4.
	syl	ri+ot+ous
	pron	<1rI*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by boisterous or unrestrained merriment.
	exam	1	riotous laughter.
riotously	sub
	head	riotous
	syl	ri+ot+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
riotousness	sub
	head	riotous
	syl	ri+ot+ous+ness
	pos	n.
rip	ety	C15: perhaps from Flemish rippen; compare Middle Dutch rippen to pull
rips	infl
	head	rip
	syl	rips
	pos	vb.
ripping	infl
	head	rip
	syl	rip+ping
	pos	vb.
ripped	infl
	head	rip
	syl	ripped.
	pos	vb.
rip	H1.1.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tear or be torn violently or roughly; split or be rent.
rip	H1.2.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move violently or precipitously; rush headlong.
rip	H1.3.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to pour violent abuse (on); make a verbal attack (on).
rip	H1.4.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to saw or split (wood) in the direction of the grain.
let rip	5.
	head	rip
	syl	let rip.
	def	to act or speak without restraint.
rip	H1.6.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where something is torn; a tear or split.
rip	H1.7.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ripsaw}.
rip	xref
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {rip off, rip up}.
rippable	sub
	head	rip
	syl	rip+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
ripper	sub
	head	rip
	syl	rip+per
	pos	n.
rip	ety	C18: perhaps from #7rip %1
rip	H2.0.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {riptide}.
rip	ety	C18: perhaps altered from rep, shortened from #7reprobate 
rip	H3.1.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, archaic.
	def	something or someone of little or no value.
rip	H3.2.
	syl	rip
	pron	<rip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, archaic.
	def	an old worn-out horse.
RIP	ety	Latin: may he, she, or they rest in peace
RIP	0.
	syl	R.I.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	requiescat requiescant in pace.
riparian	ety	C19: from Latin r*_ip*_arius, from r*_ipa a river bank
riparian	1.
	syl	ri+par+i:an
	pron	<rI1pe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, inhabiting, or situated on the bank of a river.
riparian	2.
	syl	ri+par+i:an
	pron	<rI1pe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the legal rights of the owner of land on a river bank, such as fishing or irrigation. {~}
riparian	3.
	syl	ri+par+i:an
	pron	<rI1pe*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person who owns land on a river bank.
ripcord	1.
	syl	rip+cord
	pron	<1rip2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord that when pulled opens a parachute from its pack.
ripcord	2.
	syl	rip+cord
	pron	<1rip2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord on the gas bag of a balloon that when pulled opens a panel, enabling gas to escape and the balloon to descend.
ripe	ety	Old English r*_ipe; related to Old Saxon r*_ipi, Old High German r*_ifi, German reif 
ripe	1.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruit, grain, etc.
	def	mature and ready to be eaten or used; fully developed.
ripe	2.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	mature enough to be eaten or used.
	exam	1	ripe cheese.
ripe	3.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully developed in mind or body.
ripe	4.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling ripe fruit, esp. in redness or fullness.
	exam	1	a ripe complexion.
ripe	5.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by for
	def	ready or eager (to undertake or undergo an action).
ripe	6.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by for
	def	suitable; right or opportune.
	exam	1	the time is not yet ripe.
ripe	7.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	mature in judgment or knowledge.
ripe	8.
	syl	ripe
	pron	<rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	advanced but healthy (esp. in the phrase {a ripe old age}) .
ripely	sub
	head	ripe
	syl	ripe+ly
	pos	adv.
ripeness	sub
	head	ripe
	syl	ripe+ness
	pos	n.
ripen	0.
	syl	rip+en
	pron	<1rIpN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become ripe.
ripener	sub
	head	ripen
	syl	rip+en+er
	pos	n.
ripieno	ety	C18: from Italian: from ri- #7re -#7+ pieno, from Latin pl*_enus full
ripieno	0.
	syl	ri+pie:no
	pron	<ri1pjen*u>, Italian <ri1pjA:no>
	pos	n.
	usage	in baroque concertos and concerti grossi
	def	the full orchestra, as opposed to the instrumental soloists. Also called: {concerto}. Compare {concertino}.
George	infl
	head	Ripley
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Ripley	0.
	syl	Rip:ley
	pron	<1ripli>
	pos	n.
	def	1802-80, U.S. social reformer and transcendentalist: founder of the Brook Farm experiment in communal living in Massachusetts (1841).
rip off	1.
	syl	rip off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear violently or roughly (from).
rip off	2.
	syl	rip off
	pos	adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to steal from or cheat (someone). {~} {rip-off}.
rip off	3.
	syl	rip off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an article or articles stolen.
rip off	4.
	syl	rip off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a grossly overpriced article.
rip off	5.
	syl	rip off
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the act of stealing or cheating.
Ripon	0.
	syl	Rip+on
	pron	<1ripN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N England, in North Yorkshire: cathedral (12th-16th centuries). Pop.: 10987 (1971).
riposte	ety	C18: from French, from Italian risposta, from rispondere to reply, #7respond 
ripost	alt
	head	riposte
	or	riposte
	syl	ri+post
	pron	<ri1post>, <ri1p*ust>
	pos	n.
riposte	1.
	or	ripost
	syl	ri+poste
	pron	<ri1post>, <ri1p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift sharp reply in speech or action.
riposte	2.
	or	ripost
	syl	ri+poste
	pron	<ri1post>, <ri1p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	a counterattack made immediate?!ly after a successful parry.
riposte	3.
	or	ripost
	syl	ri+poste
	pron	<ri1post>, <ri1p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a riposte.
ripper	1.
	syl	rip+per
	pron	<1rip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rips.
ripper	2.
	syl	rip+per
	pron	<1rip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral. slang.
	def	a fine or excellent person or thing.
ripping	0.
	syl	rip+ping
	pron	<1ripiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic Brit. slang.
	def	excellent; splendid.
rippingly	sub
	head	ripping
	syl	rip+ping+ly
	pos	adv.
ripple	ety	C17: perhaps from #7rip %1 &- #!rip+pler n.
ripple	H1.1.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight wave or undulation on the surface of water.
ripple	H1.2.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wave or undulation in fabric, hair, etc.
ripple	H1.3.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound reminiscent of water flowing quietly in ripples.
	exam	1	a ripple of laughter.
ripple	H1.4.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an oscillation of small amplitude superimposed on a steady value.
ripple	H1.5.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small rapid.
ripple	H1.6.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {ripple mark}.
ripple	H1.7.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form ripples or flow with a rippling or undulating motion.
ripple	H1.8.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir up (water) so as to form ripples.
ripple	H1.9.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make ripple marks.
ripple	H1.10.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of sounds
	def	to rise and fall gently.
	exam	1	her laughter rippled through the air.
ripplingly	sub
	head	ripple
	syl	rip+pling+ly
	pos	adv.
ripply	sub
	head	ripple
	syl	rip+ply
	pos	adj.
ripple	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch repelen, Middle High German reffen to ripple
ripple	H2.1.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a special kind of comb designed to separate the seed from the stalks in flax, hemp, or broomcorn.
ripple	H2.2.
	syl	rip+ple
	pron	<1ripL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comb with this tool.
rippler	sub
	head	ripple
	syl	rip+pler
	pos	n.
ripple mark	0.
	syl	rip+ple mark
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of small wavy ridges of sand formed by waves on a beach, by a current in a sandy riverbed, or by wind on land.
ripplet	0.
	syl	rip+plet
	pron	<1riplit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny ripple.
rip-roaring	0.
	syl	rip-roar:ing
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	characterized by excitement, intensity, or boisterous behaviour.
ripsaw	0.
	syl	rip+saw
	pron	<1rip2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a handsaw for cutting along the grain of timber.
ripsnorter	0.
	syl	rip+snort:er
	pron	<1rip2snc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing noted for its intensity.
ripsnorting	sub
	head	ripsnorter
	syl	rip+2snort+ing
	pos	adj.
riptide	1.
	syl	rip+tide
	pron	<1rip2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rip, tide-rip}. a stretch of turbulent water in the sea, caused by the meeting of currents or abrupt changes in depth.
riptide	2.
	syl	rip+tide
	pron	<1rip2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rip current}. a strong current, esp. one flowing outwards from the shore, causing disturbance on the surface.
Ripuarian	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin Ripu*_arius, perhaps from Latin r*_ipa a river bank
Ripuarian	1.a.
	syl	Rip:u+ar+i:an
	pron	<2ripju1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the group of Franks who lived during the 4th century near Cologne along the Rhine.
Ripuarian	1.b.
	syl	Rip:u+ar+i:an
	pron	<2ripju1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or designating their code of laws.
Ripuarian	2.
	syl	Rip:u+ar+i:an
	pron	<2ripju1e*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Ripuarian Frank.
rip up	1.
	syl	rip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear (paper, etc.) into small pieces.
rip up	2.
	syl	rip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annul, cancel, or unilaterally disregard.
rip up	3.
	syl	rip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dig up, dig into, or remove (a surface).
	exam	1	they are ripping up the street.
Rip Van Winkle	ety	C19: from a character who slept for 20 years, in a story (1819) by Washington Irving
Rip Van Winkle	1.
	syl	Rip Van Win:kle
	pron	<1rip> <v@n> <1wiGkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is oblivious to changes, esp. in social attitudes or thought.
Rip Van Winkle	2.
	syl	Rip Van Win:kle
	pron	<1rip> <v@n> <1wiGkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who sleeps a lot.
rise	ety	Old English r*_isan; related to Old Saxon r*_isan, Gothic reisan 
rises	infl
	head	rise
	syl	ris:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
rising	infl
	head	rise
	syl	ris+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
rose	infl
	head	rise
	syl	rose
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
risen	infl
	head	rise
	syl	ris+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
rise	1.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to get up from a lying, sitting, kneeling, or prone position.
rise	2.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to get out of bed, esp. to begin one's day.
	exam	1	he always rises early.
rise	3.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move from a lower to a higher position or place; ascend.
rise	4.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to ascend or appear above the horizon.
	exam	1	the sun is rising.
rise	5.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to increase in height or level.
	exam	1	the water rose above the normal level.
rise	6.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to attain higher rank, status, or reputation.
	exam	1	he will rise in the world.
rise	7.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be built or erected.
	exam	1	those blocks of flats are rising fast.
rise	8.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become apparent; appear.
	exam	1	new troubles rose to afflict her.
rise	9.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to increase in strength, degree, intensity, etc..
	exam	1	her spirits rose;
	exam	2	the wind is rising.
rise	10.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to increase in amount or value.
	exam	1	house prices are always rising.
rise	11.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to swell up.
	exam	1	dough rises.
rise	12.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become erect, stiff, or rigid.
	exam	1	the hairs on his neck rose in fear.
rise	13.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of one's stomach or gorge
	def	to manifest or feel nausea; retch.
rise	14.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to become actively rebellious; revolt.
	exam	1	the people rose against their oppressors.
rise	15.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to slope upwards.
	exam	1	the ground rises beyond the lake.
rise	16.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to return from the dead; be resurrected.
rise	17.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to originate; come into existence.
	exam	1	that river rises in the mountains.
rise	18.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a session of a court, legislative assembly, etc.
	def	to come to an end; adjourn.
rise	19.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	Angling. of fish
	def	to come to the surface of the water, as when taking flies.
rise	20.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another term for {{raise} (sense 20)}.
rise	21.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to respond (to teasing, etc.) or fall into a trap prepared for one. {~}
rise	22.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act or an instance of rising; ascent.
rise	23.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an increase in height; elevation.
rise	24.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an increase in rank, status, or position.
rise	25.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an increase in amount, cost, or value.
rise	26.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an increase in degree or intensity.
rise	27.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an increase in salary or wages. U.S. word: {raise}.
rise	28.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a piece of other celestial body above the hori?!zon.
rise	29.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the vertical height of a step or of a flight of stairs.
rise	30.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the vertical height of a roof above the walls or col?!umns.
rise	31.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the height of an arch above the impost level.
rise	32.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Ang?!ling.
	def	the act or instance of fish coming to the surface of the wa?!ter to take flies, etc.
rise	33.
	syl	rise
	pron	<rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the beginning, origin, or source; deri?!vation.
get a rise out of	34.
	head	rise
	syl	get a rise out of.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to provoke an angry or petu?!lant reaction from.
give rise to	35.
	head	rise
	syl	give rise to.
	def	to cause the development of; produce.
rise above	0.
	syl	rise a:bove
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to overcome or be unaffected by (something mean or contemptible).
riser	1.
	syl	ris+er
	pron	<1rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rises, esp. from bed.
	exam	1	an early riser.
riser	2.
	syl	ris+er
	pron	<1rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	the vertical part of a stair or step.
riser	3.
	syl	ris+er
	pron	<1rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical pipe, esp. one within a building.
rise to	0.
	syl	rise to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to respond adequately to (the demands of something, esp. a testing challenge).
risibilities	infl
	head	risibility
	syl	ris+i:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
risibility	1.
	syl	ris+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2rizi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to laugh.
risibility	2.
	syl	ris+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2rizi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	hilarity; laughter.
risible	ety	C16: from Late Latin r*_isibilis, from Latin r*_id*_ere to laugh
risible	1.
	syl	ris+i:ble
	pron	<1rizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tendency to laugh.
risible	2.
	syl	ris+i:ble
	pron	<1rizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing laughter; ridiculous.
risibly	sub
	head	risible
	syl	ris+i:bly
	pos	adv.
rising	1.
	syl	ris+ing
	pron	<1rIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	an insurrection or rebellion; revolt.
rising	2.
	syl	ris+ing
	pron	<1rIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	the yeast or leaven used to make dough rise in baking.
rising	3.
	syl	ris+ing
	pron	<1rIziG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	increasing in rank, status, or reputation.
	exam	1	a rising young politician.
rising	4.
	syl	ris+ing
	pron	<1rIziG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	increasing in maturity; growing up to adulthood.
	exam	1	the rising generation.
rising trot	0.
	syl	ris+ing trot
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's trot in which the rider rises from the saddle every second beat. Compare {sitting trot}.
risk	ety	C17: from French risque, from Italian risco, from rischiare to be in peril, from Greek rhiza cliff (from the hazards of sailing along rocky coasts)
risk	1.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	n.
	def	the possibility of incurring misfortune or loss; hazard.
risk	2.a.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	n.
	def	chance of a loss or other event on which a claim may be filed.
risk	2.b.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	n.
	def	the type of such an event, such as fire or theft.
risk	2.c.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of the claim should such an event occur.
risk	2.d.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing considered with respect to the characteristics that may cause an insured event to occur.
no risk	3.
	head	risk
	syl	no risk.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an expression of assent.
take	4.
	head	risk
	or	run a risk
	syl	take
	def	to proceed in an action without regard to the possibility of danger involved in it.
risk	5.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to danger or loss; hazard.
risk	6.
	syl	risk
	pron	<risk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act in spite of the possibility of (injury or loss).
	exam	1	to risk a fall in climbing.
risker	sub
	head	risk
	syl	risk+er
	pos	n.
risk capital	0.
	syl	risk cap:i+tal
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	capital invested in an issue of ordinary shares, esp. of a speculative enterprise. Also called (esp. U.S.): {venture capital}.
riskier	infl
	head	risky
	syl	risk:i+er
	pos	adj.
riskiest	infl
	head	risky
	syl	risk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
risky	0.
	syl	risk:y
	pron	<1riski>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving danger; perilous.
riskily	sub
	head	risky
	syl	risk+i:ly
	pos	adv.
riskiness	sub
	head	risky
	syl	risk:i+ness
	pos	n.
Risorgimento	ety	Italian, from risorgere to rise again, from Latin resurgere, from #7re -#7+ surgere to rise
Risorgimento	0.
	syl	Ri+sor+gi+men+to
	pron	<ri2sc:Ji1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of and the movement for the political unification of Italy in the 19th century.
risotto	ety	Italian, from riso #7rice 
risotto	0.
	syl	ri+sot+to
	pron	<ri1zot*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of rice cooked in stock and served variously with tomatoes, cheese, chicken, etc.
risqu'e	ety	C19: from French risquer to hazard, #7risk 
risqu'e	0.
	syl	ris+qu*'e
	pron	<1riskA>
	pos	adj.
	def	bordering on impropriety or indecency.
	exam	1	a risqu*'e joke.
Riss	ety	C20: named after the river Riss, a tributary of the Danube in Germany
Riss	0.
	syl	Riss
	pron	<ris>
	pos	n.
	def	the third major Pleistocene glaciation in Alpine Europe. See also {G*"unz, Mindel, W*"urm}.
rissole	ety	C18: from French, probably ultimately from Latin russus red; see #7russet 
rissole	0.
	syl	ris+sole
	pron	<1ris*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of minced cooked meat coated in egg and breadcrumbs, often covered with pastry, and fried. Compare {croquette}.
risus sardonicus	ety	New Latin, literally: sardonic laugh
risus sardonicus	0.
	syl	ri+sus sar+do+ni+cus
	pron	<1rEs*s> <sa:1donik*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	fixed contraction of the facial muscles resulting in a peculiar distorted grin, caused esp. by tetanus. Also called: {tris+mus cyn@.i+cus} (#!tr$Izm$$s #!s$In$Ik$$s).
rit	1.
	syl	rit.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for:
	def	ritardando.
rit	2.
	syl	rit.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for:
	def	ritenuto.
ritardando	ety	Italian, from ritardare to slow down
ritardando	0.
	syl	ri+tar+dan+do
	pron	<2rita:1d@nd*u>
	def	another word for {rallentando}. Abbrev.: {rit}.
rite	ety	C14: from Latin r*_itus religious ceremony
rite	1.
	syl	rite
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal act or procedure prescribed or customary in religious ceremonies.
	exam	1	fertility rites;
	exam	2	the rite of baptism.
rite	2.
	syl	rite
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular body of such acts or procedures, esp. of a particular Christian Church.
	exam	1	the Latin rite.
rite	3.
	syl	rite
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian Church.
	exam	1	the Greek rite.
ritenuto	1.
	syl	ri+te:nu+to
	pron	<2rit*1nu:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	held back momentarily.
ritenuto	2.
	syl	ri+te:nu+to
	pron	<2rit*1nu:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	Abbrev.: {rit}. another term for {rallentando}.
rite of passage	0.
	syl	rite of pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremony performed in some cultures at times when an individual changes his status, as at puberty and marriage.
ritornello	ety	C17: from Italian, literally: a little return, from ritorno a #7return 
ritornello	1.
	syl	ri+tor+nel+lo
	pron	<2rit*1nel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an orchestral passage between verses of an aria or song.
ritornello	2.
	syl	ri+tor+nel+lo
	pron	<2rit*1nel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a ripieno passage in a concerto grosso.
ritual	ety	C16: from Latin r*_itu*_alis, from r*_itus #7rite 
ritual	1.
	syl	rit:u+al
	pron	<1ritju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the prescribed or established form of a religious or other ceremony.
ritual	2.
	syl	rit:u+al
	pron	<1ritju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	such prescribed forms in general or collectively.
ritual	3.
	syl	rit:u+al
	pron	<1ritju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	stereotyped activity or behaviour.
ritual	4.
	syl	rit:u+al
	pron	<1ritju*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any repetitive behaviour, such as hand-washing, per?!formed by a person with a compulsive personality disorder.
ritual	5.
	syl	rit:u+al
	pron	<1ritju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any formal act, institution, or procedure that is followed consistently.
	exam	1	the ritual of the law.
ritual	6.
	syl	rit:u+al
	pron	<1ritju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of religious, social, or other rituals.
ritually	sub
	head	ritual
	syl	rit:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ritualism	1.
	syl	rit:u+al+ism
	pron	<1ritju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	emphasis, esp. exaggerated emphasis, on the importance of rites and ceremonies.
ritualism	2.
	syl	rit:u+al+ism
	pron	<1ritju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of rites and ceremonies, esp. magical or religious ones. &- {#!rit@.u+al+ist} &- {@!rit@.u+al+#!is+tic}
ritualistically	sub
	head	ritualism
	syl	rit:u+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ritualise	alt
	head	ritualize
	or	ritualize
	syl	rit:u+al+ise
	pron	<1ritju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
ritualize	1.
	or	ritualise
	syl	rit:u+al+ize
	pron	<1ritju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in ritualism or devise rituals.
ritualize	2.
	or	ritualise
	syl	rit:u+al+ize
	pron	<1ritju*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something) into a ritual.
ritzy	ety	C20: after the hotels established by C*'esar Ritz (1850-1918), Swiss hotelier
ritzier	infl
	head	ritzy
	syl	ritz:i+er
	pos	adj.
ritziest	infl
	head	ritzy
	syl	ritz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
ritzy	0.
	syl	ritz:y
	pron	<1ritsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	luxurious or elegant.
ritzily	sub
	head	ritzy
	syl	ritz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
ritziness	sub
	head	ritzy
	syl	ritz:i+ness
	pos	n.
riv	0.
	syl	riv.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	river.
rivage	ety	C14: from Old French, from rive river bank, from Latin r*_ipa 
rivage	0.
	syl	riv+age
	pron	<1riviJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bank, shore, or coast.
rival	ety	C16: from Latin r*_ivalis, literally: one who shares the same brook, from r*_ivus a brook
rival	1.a.
	syl	ri+val
	pron	<1rIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, organization, team, etc., that competes with another for the same object or in the same field.
rival	1.b.
	syl	ri+val
	pron	<1rIvL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rival suitors;
	exam	2	a rival company.
rivals	infl
	head	rival
	or	rivals
	syl	ri+vals
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
rivalling	infl
	head	rival
	or	rivaling
	syl	ri+val+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rivalled	infl
	head	rival
	or	rivaled
	syl	ri+valled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rivaling	infl
	head	rival
	or	rivalling
	syl	ri+val+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
rivaled	infl
	head	rival
	or	rivalled
	syl	ri+valed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
rival	2.
	syl	ri+val
	pron	<1rIvL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be the equal or near equal of.
	exam	1	an empire that rivalled Rome.
rival	3.
	syl	ri+val
	pron	<1rIvL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to try to equal or surpass; compete with in rivalry.
rivalries	infl
	head	rivalry
	syl	ri+val+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rivalry	1.
	syl	ri+val+ry
	pron	<1rIv*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rivalling; competition.
rivalry	2.
	syl	ri+val+ry
	pron	<1rIv*lri>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a rival or rivals.
rivalrous	sub
	head	rivalry
	syl	ri+val+rous
	pos	adj.
rive	ety	C13: from Old Norse r*_ifa; related to Old Frisian r*_iva 
rives	infl
	head	rive
	syl	rives
	pos	vb.
riving	infl
	head	rive
	syl	riv+ing
	pos	vb.
rived	infl
	head	rive
	or	riven
	syl	rived
	pos	vb.
riven	infl
	head	rive
	or	rived
	syl	riv+en.
	pos	vb.
rive	1.
	syl	rive
	pron	<rIv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to split asunder.
	exam	1	a tree riven by lightning.
rive	2.
	syl	rive
	pron	<rIv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to tear apart.
	exam	1	riven to shreds.
rive	3.
	syl	rive
	pron	<rIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to break (the heart, etc.) or (of the heart) to be broken.
river	ety	C13: from Old French riviere, from Latin r*_ip*_arius of a river bank, from r*_ipa bank &- #!riv+er+less adj.
river	1.a.
	syl	riv+er
	pron	<1riv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large natural stream of fresh water flowing along a definite course, usually into the sea, being fed by tributary streams.
river	1.b.
	syl	riv+er
	pron	<1riv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	river traffic;
	exam	2	a river basin.
river	1.c.
	syl	riv+er
	pron	<1riv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; riverside;
	def	Related adj.: {fluvial}.
river	2.
	syl	riv+er
	pron	<1riv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any abundant stream or flow.
	exam	1	a river of blood.
sell down the river	3.
	head	river
	syl	sell down the river.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deceive or betray.
Diego	infl
	head	Rivera
	syl	Die:go
	pron	<1djA$Go>
	pos	n.
Rivera	0.
	syl	Ri:ve:ra
	pron	Spanish <ri1$BAra>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1957, Mexican painter, noted for his monumental murals in public buildings, which are influenced by Aztec art and depict revolutionary themes.
river horse	0.
	syl	riv+er horse
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {hippopotamus}.
riverine	1.
	syl	riv+er+ine
	pron	<1riv*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, relating to, or produced by a river.
riverine	2.
	syl	riv+er+ine
	pron	<1riv*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	located or dwelling near a river; riparian.
Rivers	0.
	syl	Riv+ers
	pron	<1riv*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Nigeria, in the Niger River Delta on the Gulf of Guinea. Capital: Port Harcourt. Pop.: 1544314 (1976 est.). Area: 17941 sq. km (6929 sq. miles).
Riverside	0.
	syl	Riv:er+side
	pron	<1riv*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California. Pop.: 154618 (1973 est.).
rivet	ety	C14: from Old French, from river to fasten, fix, of unknown origin
rivet	1.
	syl	riv+et
	pron	<1rivit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short metal pin for fastening two or more pieces together, having a head at one end, the other end being hammered flat after being passed through holes in the pieces.
rivet	2.
	syl	riv+et
	pron	<1rivit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join by riveting.
rivet	3.
	syl	riv+et
	pron	<1rivit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hammer in order to form into a head.
rivet	4.
	syl	riv+et
	pron	<1rivit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause to be fixed or held firmly, as in fascinated attention, horror, etc..
	exam	1	to be riveted to the spot.
riveter	sub
	head	rivet
	syl	riv+et+er
	pos	n.
Riviera	ety	Italian, literally: shore, ultimately from Latin r*_ipa bank, shore
Riviera	0.
	syl	Riv:i+er:a
	pron	<2rivi1e*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Mediterranean coastal region between Cannes, France, and La Spezia, Italy: contains some of Europe's most popular resorts.
riviere	ety	C19: from French: brook, #7river 
riviere	0.
	syl	ri+vi+*`ere
	pron	<2rivi1e*>
	pos	n.
	def	a necklace the diamonds or other precious stones of which gradually increase in size up to a large centre stone.
rivulet	ety	C16: from Italian rivoletto, from Latin r*_ivulus, from r*_ivus stream
rivulet	0.
	syl	riv:u+let
	pron	<1rivjulit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stream.
rix-dollar	ety	C16: partial translation of obsolete Dutch rijksdaler; rijk realm, kingdom
rix-dollar	0.
	syl	rix-dol:lar
	pron	<1riks2dol*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various former Scandinavian or Dutch small silver coins. Also: {rijksdaaler, rigsdaler}.
Riyadh	0.
	syl	Ri+yadh
	pron	<ri1ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint capital (with Mecca) of Saudi Arabia, situated in a central oasis: the largest city in the country. Pop.: 225000 (1965 est.).
riyal	ety	from Arabic riy*_al, from Spanish real #7real %2
riyal	0.
	syl	ri+yal
	pron	<ri1ja:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary and currency unit of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, or Dubai.
Rizal	H1.0.
	syl	Ri+zal
	pron	Spanish <ri1Tal>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Pasay}.
Jose	infl
	head	Rizal
	syl	Jo:se
	pron	<$xo1sA>
	pos	n.
Rizal	H2.0.
	syl	Ri:zal
	pron	Spanish <ri1Tal>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-96, Philippine nationalist, executed by the Spanish during the Philippine revolution of 1896.
Riccio	alt
	head	Rizzio
	or	Rizzio
	syl	Ric:cio
	pron	<1david>
	pos	n.
David	infl
	head	Rizzio
	syl	Da:vid
	pron	<1david>
	pos	n.
Rizzio	0.
	or	Riccio
	syl	Riz:zio
	pron	Italian <1rittsjo>
	pos	n.
	def	??1533-66, Italian musician and courtier who became the secretary and favourite of Mary Queen of Scots. He was murdered by her husband Darnley.
RL	0.
	syl	RL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Republic of) Lebanon.
RL	0.
	syl	R.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Rugby League.
rly	0.
	syl	rly.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	railway.
RM	0.
	syl	RM
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Malagasy Republic.
RM	1.
	syl	R.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Mail.
RM	2.
	syl	R.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Marines.
rm	1.
	syl	rm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ream.
rm	2.
	syl	rm.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	room.
RMA	0.
	syl	R.M.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Military Academy (Sandhurst).
RMM	0.
	syl	RMM
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Republic of) Mali.
rms	alt
	or	rms
	syl	r.m.s.
rms	0.
	or	rms
	syl	rms
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	root mean square.
RMS	1.
	syl	R.M.S.
	qual	abbrev for:
	def	Royal Mail Service.
RMS	2.
	syl	R.M.S.
	qual	abbrev for:
	def	Royal Mail Stea?!mer.
Rn	0.
	syl	Rn
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	radon.
RN	0.
	syl	R.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Navy.
RNA	0.
	syl	RNA
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	ribonucleic acid; any of a group of nucleic acids, present in all living cells, that play an essential role in the synthesis of proteins. On hydrolysis they yield the pentose sugar ribose, the purine bases adenine and guanine, the pyrimidine bases cytosine and uracil, and phosphoric acid. See also {messenger RNA, transfer RNA, ribosomal RNA, DNA}.
RNAS	1.
	syl	R.N.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Naval Air Service(s).
RNAS	2.
	syl	R.N.A.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Naval Air Station.
RNLI	0.
	syl	R.N.L.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
RNR	0.
	syl	R.N.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Naval Reserve.
RNVR	0.
	syl	R.N.V.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve.
RNWMP	0.
	syl	R.N.W.M.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Canada
	def	Royal Northwest Mount?!ed Police.
RNZAF	0.
	syl	R.N.Z.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal New Zealand Air Force.
RNZN	0.
	syl	R.N.Z.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal New Zealand Navy.
roach	ety	C14: from Old French roche, of obscure origin
roaches	infl
	head	roach
	or	roach
	syl	roach:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roach	infl
	or	roaches
	syl	roach.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roach	H1.1.
	syl	roach
	pron	<r*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a European freshwater cyprinid food fish, having a deep compressed body and reddish ventral and tail fins.
roach	H1.2.
	syl	roach
	pron	<r*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar fishes.
roach	H2.1.
	syl	roach
	pron	<r*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cockroach}.
roach	H2.2.
	syl	roach
	pron	<r*uC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the butt of a cannabis cigarette.
roach	ety	C18: of unknown origin
roach	H3.1.
	syl	roach
	pron	<r*uC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the amount by which the leech of a fore-and-aft sail projects beyond an imaginary straight line between the clew and the head.
roach	H3.2.
	syl	roach
	pron	<r*uC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the curve at the foot of a square sail.
road	ety	Old English r*_ad; related to r*_idan to #7ride, and to Old Saxon r*_eda, Old Norse reith  &- #!road+less adj.
road	1.a.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an open way, usually surfaced with tarmac or concrete, providing passage from one place to another.
road	1.b.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	road traffic;
	exam	2	a road map;
	exam	3	a road sign.
road	1.c.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	the roadside.
road	2.a.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a street.
road	2.b.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	London Road.
road	3.a.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {railroad}.
road	3.b.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one of the tracks of a railway.
road	4.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a way, path, or course.
	exam	1	the road to fame.
road	5.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {roadstead}. a partly sheltered anchorage.
road	6.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a drift or tunnel in a mine, esp. a level one.
hit the road	7.
	head	road
	syl	hit the road.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to start or resume travelling.
road	8.a.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	travelling about; on tour.
road	8.b.
	syl	road
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	leading a wandering life.
take (to) the road	9.
	head	road
	syl	take (to) the road.
	def	to begin a journey or tour.
one for the road	10.
	head	road
	syl	one for the road.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a last alcoholic drink before leaving.
road agent	0.
	syl	road a:gent
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	a bandit who robbed stage?!coaches; highwayman.
roadbed	1.
	syl	road+bed
	pron	<1r*ud2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used to make a road.
roadbed	2.
	syl	road+bed
	pron	<1r*ud2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of ballast that supports the sleepers of a railway track.
roadblock	0.
	syl	road+block
	pron	<1r*ud2blok>
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier set up across a road by the police or military, in order to stop a fugitive, inspect traffic, etc.
road book	0.
	syl	road book
	pos	n.
	def	a book of maps, sometimes including a gazetteer.
road-fund licence	ety	C20: from the former road fund for the maintenance of public highways
road-fund licence	0.
	syl	road-fund licence
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a licence showing that the tax payable in respect of a motor vehicle has been paid.
road hog	0.
	syl	road hog
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a selfish or aggressive driver.
roadholding	0.
	syl	road+hold:ing
	pron	<1r*ud2h*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which a motor vehicle is stable and does not skid, esp. at high speeds, or on sharp bends or wet roads.
roadhouse	0.
	syl	road+house
	pron	<1r*ud2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a pub, restaurant, etc., that is situated at the side of a road, esp. a country road.
road metal	0.
	syl	road met+al
	pos	n.
	def	crushed rock, broken stone, etc., used to construct a road.
road rash	0.
	syl	road rash
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a bruise or cut resulting from falling off a skateboard.
roadroller	0.
	syl	road+roll:er
	pron	<1r*ud2r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle with heavy rollers for compressing road surfaces during road-making.
roadrunner	0.
	syl	road+run:ner
	pron	<1r*ud2r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a terrestrial crested bird, of Central and S North America, having a streaked plumage and long tail: family (cuckoos). Also called: {chaparral cock}.
road show	0.
	syl	road show
	pos	n.
	def	a group of entertainers, esp. pop musicians, on tour.
roadstead	0.
	syl	road+stead
	pron	<1r*ud2sted>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {{road} (sense 5)}.
roadster	1.
	syl	road+ster
	pron	<1r*udst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an open car, esp. one seating only two.
roadster	2.
	syl	road+ster
	pron	<1r*udst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of bicycle.
road test	1.
	syl	road test
	pos	n.
	def	a test to ensure that a vehicle is roadworthy, esp. after repair or servicing, by driving it on roads. {~} {road-test}. {2}. to test a vehicle in this way.
road train	0.
	syl	road train
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a line of linked trailers pulled by a truck, used for transporting stock, etc.
roadway	1.
	syl	road+way
	pron	<1r*ud2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of a road.
roadway	2.
	syl	road+way
	pron	<1r*ud2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a road that is used by vehicles.
roadwork	0.
	syl	road+work
	pron	<1r*ud2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	sports training by running along roads.
road works	0.
	syl	road works
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	repairs to a road or cable under a road, esp. when forming a hazard or obstruction to traffic.
roadworthy	0.
	syl	road+wor:thy
	pron	<1r*ud2wR:Di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a motor vehicle
	def	mechanically sound; fit for use on the roads.
roadworthiness	sub
	head	roadworthy
	syl	road+2wor:thi+ness
	pos	n.
roam	ety	C13: origin unknown
roam	1.
	syl	roam
	pron	<r*um>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel or walk about with no fixed purpose or direction; wander.
roam	2.
	syl	roam
	pron	<r*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of roaming.
roamer	sub
	head	roam
	syl	roam+er
	pos	n.
roan	ety	C16: from Old French, from Spanish roano, probably from Gothic rauths red
roan	1.
	syl	roan
	pron	<r*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	having a bay ({red roan}) , chestnut ({strawberry roan}) , or black ({blue roan}) coat sprinkled with white hairs. {~}
roan	2.
	syl	roan
	pron	<r*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	a horse having such a coat.
roan	3.
	syl	roan
	pron	<r*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	a soft unsplit sheepskin leather with a close tough grain, used in bookbinding, etc.
Roanoke Island	0.
	syl	Ro:a+noke Is+land
	pron	<1r*u*2n*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the coast of North Carolina: site of the first attempted English settlement in America. Length: 19 km (12 miles). Average width: 5 km (3 miles).
roar	ety	Old English r*_arian; related to Old High German r*_er*_en, Middle Dutch reren 
roar	1.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of lions and other animals
	def	to utter characteristic loud growling cries.
roar	2.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	usage	of people
	def	to utter (something) with a loud deep cry, as in anger or triumph.
roar	3.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to laugh in a loud hearty unrestrained manner.
roar	4.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of horses
	def	to breathe with laboured rasping sounds. See { {roaring} (sense 4)}.
roar	5.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of the wind, waves, etc.
	def	to blow or break loudly and violently, as during a storm.
roar	6.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a fire
	def	to burn fiercely with a roaring sound.
roar	7.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a machine, gun, etc.
	def	to operate or move with a loud harsh noise.
roar	8.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (oneself) into a certain condition by roaring.
	exam	1	to roar oneself hoarse.
roar	9.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a loud deep cry, uttered by a person or crowd, esp. in anger or triumph.
roar	10.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a prolonged loud cry of certain animals, esp. lions.
roar	11.
	syl	roar
	pron	<rc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	any similar noise made by a fire, the wind, waves, artillery, an engine, etc.
roarer	sub
	head	roar
	syl	roar+er
	pos	n.
roaring	1.
	syl	roar+ing
	pron	<1rc:riG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very brisk and profitable (esp. in the phrase {a roaring trade) }.
roaring	2.
	syl	roar+ing
	pron	<1rc:riG>
	pos	adv.
	def	noisily or boisterously (esp. in the phrase {roaring drunk) }.
roaring	3.
	syl	roar+ing
	pron	<1rc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud prolonged cry.
roaring	4.
	syl	roar+ing
	pron	<1rc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a debilitating breathing defect of horses characterized by rasping sounds with each breath: caused by inflammation of the respiratory tract or obstruction of the larynx. Compare {whistling}.
roaringly	sub
	head	roaring
	syl	roar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Roaring Forthe	infl
	head	Roaring Forties
	syl	Roar+ing For+the.
	pos	n.
Roaring Forties	0.
	syl	Roar+ing For+ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the areas of ocean between 40?% and 50?% latitude in the S Hemisphere, noted for gale-force winds.
roar up	0.
	syl	roar up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to rebuke or reprimand (a person).
roast	ety	C13: from Old French rostir, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch roosten to roast &- #!roast+er n.
roast	1.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cook (meat or other food) by dry heat, usually with added fat and esp. in an oven.
roast	2.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to brown or dry (coffee, etc.) by exposure to heat.
roast	3.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to heat (an ore) in order to produce a concentrate that is easier to smelt.
roast	4.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to heat (oneself or something) to an extreme degree, as when sunbathing, sitting before the fire, etc.
roast	5.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be excessively and uncomfortably hot.
roast	6.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to criticize severely.
roast	7.
	syl	roast
	pron	<r*ust>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	something that has been roasted, esp. meat.
roasting	1.
	syl	roast+ing
	pron	<1r*ustiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely hot.
roasting	2.
	syl	roast+ing
	pron	<1r*ustiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	severe criticism.
rob	ety	C13: from Old French rober, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German roub*_on to rob
robs	infl
	head	rob
	syl	robs
	pos	vb.
robbing	infl
	head	rob
	syl	rob+bing
	pos	vb.
robbed	infl
	head	rob
	syl	robbed.
	pos	vb.
rob	1.
	syl	rob
	pron	<rob>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take something from (someone) illegally, as by force or threat of violence.
rob	2.
	syl	rob
	pron	<rob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plunder (a house, etc.).
rob	3.
	syl	rob
	pron	<rob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive unjustly.
	exam	1	to be robbed of an opportunity.
robber	sub
	head	rob
	syl	rob+ber
	pos	n.
robalo	ety	Spanish, probably changed from lobaro (unattested), from lobo wolf, from Latin lupus 
robalos	infl
	head	robalo
	or	robalo
	syl	rob:a+los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
robalo	infl
	or	robalos
	syl	rob:a+lo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
robalo	0.
	syl	rob:a+lo
	pron	<1rob*2l*u>, <1r*u->
	pos	n.
	def	any percoid fish of the family occurring in warm and tropical (mostly marine) waters. Some of the larger species, such as the snooks, are important food fishes and many of the smaller ones are aquarium fishes.
roband	ety	C18: probably related to Middle Dutch rabant, from ra sailyard+ bant band
robbin	alt
	head	roband
	or	roband
	syl	rob+bin
	pos	n.
roband	0.
	or	robbin
	syl	rob+and
	pron	<1rob*nd>, <1r*ub*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a piece of marline used for fastening a sail to a spar.
Alain	infl
	head	Robbe-Grillet
	syl	A:lain
	pron	<a1l*~e>
	pos	n.
Robbe-Grillet	0.
	syl	Robbe-Gril:let
	pron	French <rcbgri1je>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, French novelist. Author of (1955) and (1957), he is one of the leading practitioners of the anti-roman.
Robben Island	0.
	syl	Rob+ben Is+land
	pron	<1robN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small island 11 km (7 miles) off the Cape Peninsula: used by the South African government to house political prisoners.
robber crab	0.
	syl	rob+ber crab
	pos	n.
	def	a terrestrial crab, of the Indo-Pacific region, known for its habit of climbing coconut palms to feed on the nuts.
robber fly	0.
	syl	rob+ber fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of the predatory dipterous flies constituting the family which have a strong bristly body with piercing mouthparts and which prey on other insects. Also called: {bee killer}.
robberies	infl
	head	robbery
	syl	rob+ber:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
robbery	1.
	syl	rob+ber:y
	pron	<1rob*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the stealing of property from a person by using or threatening to use force.
robbery	2.
	syl	rob+ber:y
	pron	<1rob*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of robbing.
Andrea della	1.
	head	Robbia
	syl	An:dre:a del:la
	pron	<an1dre:a> <1dAlla>
	def	1435-1525, Florentine sculptor, best known for his polychrome reliefs and his statues of infants in swaddling clothes.
Robbia	2.
	syl	Rob:bia
	pron	<1r*ubi*>, Italian <1robbja>
	pos	n.
	def	his uncle, {Lu@.ca del@.la} (#!lu:ka #!della). ??1400-82, Florentine sculptor, who perfected a technique of enamelling terra cotta for reliefs.
robbin	0.
	syl	rob+bin
	pron	<1robin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {roband}.
robe	ety	C13: from Old French: of Germanic origin; compare Old French rober to #7rob , Old High German roub booty
robe	1.
	syl	robe
	pron	<r*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	any loose flowing garment, esp. the official vestment of a peer, judge, or academic.
robe	2.
	syl	robe
	pron	<r*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a dressing gown or bathrobe.
robe	3.
	syl	robe
	pron	<r*ub>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a wardrobe.
robe	4.
	syl	robe
	pron	<r*ub>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put a robe, etc., on (oneself or someone else); dress.
robes-de-chambre	infl
	head	robe-de-chambre
	syl	robes-de-cham:bre
	pron	<rcb> <d*> <1S*~abr>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
robe-de-chambre	0.
	syl	robe-de-cham:bre
	pron	French. <rcb> <d*> <1S*~abr>
	pos	n.
	def	a dressing gown or bathrobe.
Robert I	0.
	syl	Rob:ert I
	pron	<1rob*t>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1274-1329, king of Scotland (1306-29): he defeated the English army of Edward II at Bannockburn (1314) and gained recognition of Scotland's independence (1328).
Paul	infl
	head	Robeson
	syl	Paul.
	pos	n.
Robeson	0.
	syl	Robe:son
	pron	<1r*ubs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1898-1976, U.S. bass singer, actor, and leader in the Black civil-rights movement.
Maximilien Francois Marie Isidore de	infl
	head	Robespierre
	syl	Max:i:mi:lien Fran:*,cois Ma:rie I:si:dore de
	pron	<maksimilj*~e>, <fr?~aswa> <mari> <izi1dc:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Robespierre	0.
	syl	Robes:pierre
	pron	<1r*ubzpje*>, French <rcbes1pje:r>, <fr?~aswa> <mari> <izi1dc:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1758-94, French revolutionary and Jacobin leader: established the Reign of Terror as a member of the Committee of Public Safety (1793-94): executed in the coup d'*'etat of Thermidor (1794).
robin	ety	C16: arbitrary use of given name
robin	1.
	syl	rob+in
	pron	<1robin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {robin redbreast}. a small Old World songbird, related to the thrushes: family The male has a brown back, orange-red breast and face, and grey underparts.
robin	2.
	syl	rob+in
	pron	<1robin>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American thrush, similar to but larger than the Old World robin.
robin	3.
	syl	rob+in
	pron	<1robin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds having a reddish breast.
robing room	0.
	syl	rob+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a palace, court, legislature, etc., where official robes of office are put on.
Robin Hood	0.
	syl	Rob:in Hood
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary English outlaw of the reign of Richard I, who according to tradition lived in Sherwood Forest and robbed the rich to give to the poor.
robinia	0.
	syl	ro+bin:i:a
	pron	<r*1bini*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree of the leguminous genus esp. the locust tree (see { {locust} (sense 2).}
robin's-egg blue	0.a.
	syl	rob:in's-egg blue
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a light greenish-blue colour.
robin's-egg blue	0.b.
	syl	rob:in's-egg blue
	pos	as; adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	exam	1	a robin's-egg-blue dress.
Edward G (oldenberg) 	1.
	head	Robinson
	syl	Ed:ward G (oldenberg) .
	def	1893-1973, U.S. film actor, famous esp. for gangster roles: his films include (1930), (1937), (1940), and (1948).
Edwin Arlington	2.
	head	Robinson
	syl	Ed:win Ar:ling:ton.
	def	1869-1935, U.S. poet, author of narrative verse, often based on Arthurian legend. His works include (1922), (1924), and (1927).
Sugar Ray	3.
	head	Robinson
	syl	:Sug:ar: Ray
	def	original name born 1920, U.S. boxer, winner of the world middleweight championship on five separate occasions.
roble	ety	Spanish: from Latin r*_obur oak, strength
roble	1.
	syl	ro+ble
	pron	<1r*ublA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {white oak}. an oak tree, of California, having leathery leaves and slender pointed acorns.
roble	2.
	syl	ro+ble
	pron	<1r*ublA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related trees.
roborant	ety	C17: from Latin robor*_are strengthen, from r*_obur an oak
roborant	1.
	syl	ro+bor+ant
	pron	<1r*ub*r*nt>, <1rob->
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to fortify or increase strength. {~}
roborant	2.
	syl	ro+bor+ant
	pron	<1r*ub*r*nt>, <1rob->
	pos	adj.
	def	a drug or agent that increases strength.
robot	ety	C20: (used in R.U.R., a play by Karel *vCapek) from Czech robota work; related to Old Slavonic rabota servitude, German Arbeit work
robot	1.
	syl	ro+bot
	pron	<1r*ubot>
	pos	n.
	def	any automated machine programmed to perform specific mechanical functions in the manner of a man.
robot	2.
	syl	ro+bot
	pron	<1r*ubot>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	not controlled by man; automatic.
	exam	1	a robot pilot.
robot	3.
	syl	ro+bot
	pron	<1r*ubot>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works or behaves like a machine; automaton.
robot	4.
	syl	ro+bot
	pron	<1r*ubot>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a set of traffic lights.
robotism	sub
	head	robot
	or	robotry
	syl	ro+bot+ism
	pos	n.
robotry	sub
	head	robot
	or	robotism
	syl	ro+bot+ry
	pos	n.
robot-like	sub
	head	robot
	syl	ro:bot-2like
	pos	adj.
robot bomb	0.
	syl	ro+bot bomb
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {V-1}.
Rob Roy	0.
	syl	Rob Roy
	pron	<1rob> <1rci>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1671-1734, Scottish outlaw.
Mount	infl
	head	Robson
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Robson	0.
	syl	Rob+son
	pron	<1robs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SW Canada, in E British Columbia: the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. Height: 3954 m (12972 ft.).
robust	ety	C16: from Latin r*_obustus, from r*_obur an oak, strength
robust	1.
	syl	ro+bust
	pron	<r*u1b^st>, <1r*ub^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	strong in constitution; hardy; vigorous.
robust	2.
	syl	ro+bust
	pron	<r*u1b^st>, <1r*ub^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	sturdily built.
	exam	1	a robust shelter.
robust	3.
	syl	ro+bust
	pron	<r*u1b^st>, <1r*ub^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring or suited to physical strength.
	exam	1	a robust sport.
robust	4.
	syl	ro+bust
	pron	<r*u1b^st>, <1r*ub^st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of wines
	def	having a rich full-bodied flavour.
robust	5.
	syl	ro+bust
	pron	<r*u1b^st>, <1r*ub^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough or boisterous.
robust	6.
	syl	ro+bust
	pron	<r*u1b^st>, <1r*ub^st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of thought, intellect, etc.
	def	straightforward and imbued with common sense.
robustly	sub
	head	robust
	syl	ro+1bust+ly
	pos	adv.
robustness	sub
	head	robust
	syl	ro+1bust+ness
	pos	n.
robustious	1.
	syl	ro+bus+tious
	pron	<r*u1b^sC*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	rough; boisterous.
robustious	2.
	syl	ro+bus+tious
	pron	<r*u1b^sC*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	strong, robust, or stout.
robustiously	sub
	head	robustious
	syl	ro+1bus+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
robustiousness	sub
	head	robustious
	syl	ro+1bus+tious+ness
	pos	n.
roc	ety	C16: from Arabic rukhkh, from Persian rukh 
roc	0.
	syl	roc
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arabian legend
	def	a bird of enormous size and power.
ROC	0.
	syl	R.O.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Observer Corps.
Cape	infl
	head	Roca
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Roca	0.
	syl	Ro:ca
	pron	<1r*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in SW central Portugal, near Lisbon: the westernmost point of continental Europe.
rocaille	ety	from French, from roc #7rock 
rocaille	0.
	syl	ro+caille
	pron	<ro1kI>
	pos	n.
	def	decorative rock or shell work, esp. as ornamentation in a rococo fountain, grotto, or interior.
rocambole	ety	C17: from French, from German Rockenbolle, literally: distaff bulb (with reference to its shape)
rocambole	0.
	syl	roc+am+bole
	pron	<1rok*m2b*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of sand leek whose garlic-like bulb is used for seasoning.
Rochdale	0.
	syl	Roch+dale
	pron	<1roC2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Lancashire: textile industry. Pop.: 91344 (1971).
Rochelle powder	ety	C18: named after La Rochelle, French port
Rochelle powder	0.
	syl	Ro+chelle pow+der
	pron	<ro1Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Seidlitz powder}.
Rochelle salt	0.
	syl	Ro+chelle salt
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline double salt used in Seidlitz powder. Formula: KNaC\4H\4O\6.4H\2O.
roche moutonn'ee	ety	French, literally: fleecy rock, from mouton sheep
roches moutonn'ees (	infl
	head	roche moutonn'ee
	syl	roches mou+ton+n*'ees (
	pron	<1r*uS> <2mu:t*1nAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roche moutonn'ee	0.
	syl	roche mou+ton+n*'ee
	pron	<1r*uS> <2mu:t*1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded mass of rock smoothed and striated by ice that has flowed over it.
Rochester	1.
	syl	Roch+es+ter
	pron	<1roCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE England, in Kent on the River Medway: with Chatham and Gillingham forms the conurbation of the Medway towns. Pop.: 55460 (1971).
Rochester	2.
	syl	Roch+es+ter
	pron	<1roCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW New York State, on Lake Ontario. Pop.: 276796 (1973 est.).
rochet	ety	C14: from Old French, from roc coat, outer garment, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German roc coat
rochet	0.
	syl	roch+et
	pron	<1roCit>
	pos	n.
	def	a white surplice with tight sleeves, worn by bishops, abbots, and certain other Church dignitaries.
rock	ety	C14: from Old French roche, of unknown origin
rock	H1.1.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	any aggregate of minerals that makes up part of the earth's crust. It may be unconsolidated, such as a sand, clay, or mud, or consolidated, such as granite, limestone, or coal. See also {igneous, sedimentary}, and {meta?!morphic}.
rock	H1.2.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	def	any hard mass of consolidated mineral matter, such as a boulder.
rock	H1.3.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	a stone.
rock	H1.4.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing suggesting a rock, esp. in being dependable, unchanging, or providing firm foundation.
rock	H1.5.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hard sweet, typically a long brightly-coloured peppermint-flavoured stick, sold esp. in holi?!day resorts.
rock	H1.6.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a jewel, esp. a diamond.
rock	H1.7.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {rock salmon}.
rock	H1.8.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	the testicles.
rock	H1.9.a.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of ruin or destitution.
rock	H1.9.b.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	usage	of drinks, esp. whisky
	def	served with ice.
rock	ety	Old English roccian; related to Middle Dutch, Old High German rocken, German r*"ucken 
rock	H2.1.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move from side to side or backwards and forwards.
rock	H2.2.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reel or sway or cause (someone) to reel or sway, as with a violent shock or emotion.
rock	H2.3.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shake or move (something) violently.
rock	H2.4.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance in the rock-and-roll style.
rock	H2.5.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to wash (ore) or (of ore) to be washed in a cradle.
rock	H2.6.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to roughen (a copper plate) with a rocker before engraving a mezzotint.
rock the boat	7.
	head	rock
	syl	rock the boat.
	def	to create a disturbance; make trouble. {~}
rock	H2.8.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rocking motion.
rock	H2.9.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {rock-and-roll}.
rock	H2.10.
	syl	rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {rock music}. any of various styles of pop music having a heavy beat, derived from rock-and-roll.
rockingly	sub
	head	rock
	syl	rock+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
The	infl
	head	Rock
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Rock	0.
	syl	Rock
	pron	<rok>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Gibraltar}.
rockabilly	ety	C20: from #7rock (-#7and -#7roll) #7+ (#7hill) #7billy 
rockabilly	0.a.
	syl	rock:a+bil+ly
	pron	<1rok*2bili>
	pos	n.
	def	rock music containing a strong country-and-western element.
rockabilly	0.b.
	syl	rock:a+bil+ly
	pron	<1rok*2bili>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rockabilly number.
rock-'n'-roll	alt
	head	rock-and-roll
	or	rock-and-roll
	syl	rock-'n'-roll
	pos	n.
rock-and-roll	1.a.
	or	rock-'n'-roll
	syl	rock-and-roll
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pop music originating in the 1950s as a blend of rhythm-and-blues and country-and-western. It is generally based upon the twelve-bar blues, the second and fourth beats in each bar being heavily accented.
rock-and-roll	1.b.
	or	rock-'n'-roll
	syl	rock-and-roll
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the rock-and-roll era.
rock-and-roll	2.
	or	rock-'n'-roll
	syl	rock-and-roll
	pos	n.
	def	dancing performed to such music, with exaggerated body movements stressing the beat.
rock-and-roll	3.
	or	rock-'n'-roll
	syl	rock-and-roll
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform this dance.
rock-and-roller	sub
	head	rock-and-roll
	or	rock-'n'-roller
	syl	rock-and-1roll:er
	pos	n.
rock-'n'-roller	sub
	head	rock-and-roll
	or	rock-and-roller
	syl	rock-'n'-1roll:er
	pos	n.
rockaway	0.
	syl	rock+a:way
	pron	<1rok*2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage, usually with two seats and a hard top.
rock bass	1.
	syl	rock bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American freshwater percoid fish, an important food fish; family (sunfishes, etc.).
rock bass	2.
	syl	rock bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar or related fish.
rock bottom	0.a.
	syl	rock bot+tom
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest possible level.
rock bottom	0.b.
	syl	rock bot+tom
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rock-bottom prices.
rock-bound	0.
	syl	rock-bound
	pos	adj.
	def	hemmed in or encircled by rocks. Also (poetic): {rock-girt}.
rock brake	0.
	syl	rock brake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ferns of the genera and which grow on rocky ground and have sori at the ends of the veins.
rock cake	0.
	syl	rock cake
	pos	n.
	def	a small cake containing dried fruit and spice, with a rough surface supposed to resemble a rock.
rock candy	0.
	syl	rock can+dy
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for { {rock} %1 (sense 5)}.
rock crystal	0.
	syl	rock crys+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a pure transparent colourless quartz, used in electronic and optical equipment. Formula: SiO\2.
pigeon	alt
	head	rock dove
	or	rock dove
	syl	pi+geon
	pos	n.
rock dove	0.
	or	pigeon
	syl	rock dove
	pos	n.
	def	a common dove, from which domestic and feral pigeons are descended. It has a pale grey plumage with black-striped wings.
John D (avison) 	1.
	head	Rockefeller
	syl	John D (avison) .
	def	1839-1937, U.S. industrialist and philanthropist.
Rockefeller	2.
	syl	Rock:e:fel:ler
	pron	<1rok*2fel*>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {John D (avison) }. 1874-1960, U.S. capitalist and philanthropist.
Rockefeller	3.
	syl	Rock:e:fel:ler
	pron	<1rok*2fel*>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Nel@.son (Aldrich) }. born 1908, U.S. politician; governor of New York State (1958-74); vice president 1974-76.
rocker	1.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices that transmit or operate with a rocking motion. See also {rocker arm}.
rocker	2.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {rocking chair}.
rocker	3.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two curved supports on the legs of a chair or other article of furniture on which it may rock.
rocker	4.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel tool with a curved toothed cage, used to roughen the copper plate in engraving a mezzotint.
rocker	5.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	another word for {{cradle} (sense 8)}.
rocker	6.a.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ice skate with a curved blade.
rocker	6.b.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	the curve itself.
rocker	7.a.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure consisting of three interconnecting circles.
rocker	7.b.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a half turn in which the skater turns through 180?%, so facing about while continuing to move in the same direction.
rocker	8.
	syl	rock+er
	pron	<1rok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of a group of teenagers in the mid-1960s who characteristically wore leather jackets and rode powerful motorcycles. See also {mod}.
off one's rocker	9.
	head	rocker
	syl	off one's rocker.
	qual	Slang.
	def	crazy; demented.
rocker arm	0.
	syl	rock+er arm
	pos	n.
	def	a lever that rocks about a central pivot, esp. one in an internal-combustion engine that transmits the motion of a pushrod or cam to a valve.
rockeries	infl
	head	rockery
	syl	rock+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rockery	0.
	syl	rock+er:y
	pron	<1rok*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a garden constructed with rocks, esp. one where alpine plants are grown. Also called: {rock garden}.
rocket	ety	C17: from Old French roquette, from Italian rochetto a little distaff, from rocca distaff, of Germanic origin
rocket	H1.1.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-propelling device, esp. a cylinder containing a mixture of solid explosives, used as a firework, distress signal, line carrier, etc.
rocket	H1.2.a.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	any vehicle propelled by a rocket engine, esp. one used to carry a warhead, spacecraft, etc.
rocket	H1.2.b.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rocket propulsion;
	exam	2	rocket launcher.
rocket	H1.3.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a severe reprimand (esp. in the phrase {get a rocket) }.
rocket	H1.4.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propel (a missile, spacecraft, etc.) by means of a rocket.
rocket	H1.5.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by off, away, etc.
	def	to move off at high speed.
rocket	H1.6.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise rapidly.
	exam	1	he rocketed to the top.
rocket	ety	C16: from French roquette, from Italian rochetta, from Latin *_er*_uca a caterpillar, hairy plant
rocket	H2.1.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean cruciferous plant, having yellowish-white flowers and leaves used as a salad.
rocket	H2.2.
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the related genus esp. ({London rocket) }, which grow on waste ground and have pale yellow flowers.
yellow rocket	3.
	head	rocket
	syl	yellow rocket.
	def	any of several yellow-flowered plants of the related genus esp.
sea rocket	4.
	head	rocket
	syl	sea rocket.
	def	any of several plants of the related genus esp. which grow along the seashores of Europe and North America and have mauve, pink, or white flowers.
dame's rocket	5.
	head	rocket
	syl	dame's rocket.
	def	another name for {dame's violet}.
rocket	xref
	syl	rock+et
	pron	<1rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {dyer's rocket, wall rocket}.
rocketeer	0.
	syl	rock+et+eer
	pron	<2roki1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	an engineer or scientist concerned with the design, operation, or launching of rockets.
rocket engine	0.
	syl	rock+et en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a reaction engine in which a fuel and oxidizer are burnt in a combustion chamber, the products of combustion expanding through a nozzle and producing thrust. Also called: {rocket motor}.
rocketry	0.
	syl	rock+et+ry
	pron	<1rokitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the science and technology of the design, operation, maintenance, and launching of rockets.
rockfish	infl
	or	rockfishes
	syl	rock+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rockfishes	infl
	head	rockfish
	or	rockfish
	syl	rock+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rockfish	0.
	syl	rock+fish
	pron	<1rok2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fishes that live among rocks, esp. scorpaenid fishes of the genus and related genera, such as ({copper rockfish}) of North American Pacific coastal waters.
Rockford	0.
	syl	Rock+ford
	pron	<1rokf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Illinois, on the Rock River. Pop.: 142173 (1973 est.).
rock garden	0.
	syl	rock gar+den
	pos	n.
	def	a garden featuring rocks or rockeries.
Rockhampton	0.
	syl	Rock+hamp+ton
	pron	<rok1h@mpt*n>, <-1h@mt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Aus?!tralia, in E Queensland on the Fitzroy River. Pop.: 51500 (1975 est.).
rock hopper	0.
	syl	rock hop+per
	pos	n.
	def	a penguin, of the New Zealand area, with a yellow crest on each side of its head.
Rockies	0.
	syl	Rock:ies
	pron	<1rokiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Rocky Mountains}.
rocking chair	0.
	syl	rock+ing chair
	pos	n.
	def	a chair set on curving supports so that the sitter may rock backwards and forwards.
Marquess of	infl
	head	Rockingham
	syl	Marquess of
	pos	n.
Rockingham	0.
	syl	Rock:ing:ham
	pron	<1rokiG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1730-82, English statesman and leader of the Whig opposition, whose members were known as the {Rockingham Whigs} ; prime minister (1765-66; 1782). He opposed the war with the American colonists.
rocking horse	0.
	syl	rock+ing horse
	pos	n.
	def	a toy horse mounted on a pair of rockers on which a child can rock to and fro in a seesaw movement.
rocking stone	0.
	syl	rock+ing stone
	pos	n.
	def	a boulder so delicately poised that it can be rocked.
rockling	ety	C17: from #7rock %1#7+ -#7ling %1
rocklings	infl
	head	rockling
	or	rockling
	syl	rock+lings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rockling	infl
	or	rocklings
	syl	rock+ling.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rockling	0.
	syl	rock+ling
	pron	<1rokliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any small gadoid fish of the genera etc. (formerly all included in which have an elongated body with barbels around the mouth and occur mainly in the North Atlantic Ocean.
rock lobster	0.
	syl	rock lob+ster
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {spiny lobster}.
rock melon	0.
	syl	rock mel+on
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	another name for {cantaloupe}.
rock-'n'-roll	0.
	syl	rock-'n'-roll
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rock-and-roll}.
rock-'n'-roller	sub
	head	rock-'n'-roll
	syl	rock-?!'n'-1roll:er
	pos	n.
rock oil	0.
	syl	rock oil
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {petroleum}.
rockoon	ety	C20: from #7rocket %1#7+balloon 
rockoon	0.
	syl	rock+oon
	pron	<ro1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket carrying scientific equipment for studying the upper atmosphere, fired from a balloon at high altitude.
rock pigeon	0.
	syl	rock pi+geon
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rock dove}.
rock plant	0.
	syl	rock plant
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that grows on rocks or in rocky ground.
rockrose	0.
	syl	rock+rose
	pron	<1rok2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cistaceous shrubs or herbaceous plants of the Mediterranean genera and cultivated for their yellow-white or reddish roselike flowers.
rock salmon	0.
	syl	rock salm+on
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of several coarse fishes when used as food, esp. the dogfish or wolffish.
rock salt	0.
	syl	rock salt
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {halite}.
rockshaft	0.
	syl	rock+shaft
	pron	<1rok2Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft that rotates backwards and forwards rather than continuously, esp. one used in the valve gear of a steam engine.
python	alt
	head	rock snake
	or	rock snake
	syl	py+thon
	pos	n.
rock snake	0.
	or	python
	syl	rock snake
	pos	n.
	def	any large Australasian python of the genus
rockweed	0.
	syl	rock+weed
	pron	<1rok2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various seaweeds that grow on rocks exposed at low tide.
rock wool	0.
	syl	rock wool
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mineral wool}.
rockier	infl
	head	rocky
	syl	rock:i+er
	pos	adj.
rockiest	infl
	head	rocky
	syl	rock:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rocky	H1.1.
	syl	rock:y
	pron	<1roki>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or abounding in rocks.
	exam	1	a rocky shore.
rocky	H1.2.
	syl	rock:y
	pron	<1roki>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard or unyielding.
	exam	1	rocky determination.
rocky	H1.3.
	syl	rock:y
	pron	<1roki>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard like rock.
	exam	1	rocky muscles.
rockiness	sub
	head	rocky
	syl	rock:i+ness
	pos	n.
rockier	infl
	head	rocky
	syl	rock:i+er
	pos	adj.
rockiest	infl
	head	rocky
	syl	rock:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rocky	H2.1.
	syl	rock:y
	pron	<1roki>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak, shaky, or unstable.
rocky	H2.2.
	syl	rock:y
	pron	<1roki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a person
	def	dizzy; sickly; nauseated. &- {#!rock@.i+ly} &- {#!rock@.i+ness}
Rocky Mountain goat	0.
	syl	Rock:y Moun+tain goat
	pos	n.
	def	a sure-footed goat antelope, inhabiting the Rocky Mountains. It has thick white hair and black backward-curving horns.
Rockies	alt
	head	Rocky Mountains
	or	Rocky Mountains
	syl	Rock:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rocky Mountains	0.
	or	Rockies
	syl	Rock:y Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the chief mountain system of W North America, extending from British Columbia to New Mexico: forms the Continental Divide. Highest peak: Mount Elbert, 4399 m (14431 ft.). Mount McKinley (6194 m (20320 ft.)), in the Alaska Range, is not strictly part of the Rocky Mountains.
Rocky Mountain spotted fever	0.
	syl	Rock:y Moun+tain spot+ted fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute rickettsial disease characterized by high fever, chills, pain in muscles and joints, skin rash, etc. It is caused by the bite of a tick infected with the microorganism
rococo	ety	C19: from French, from #7rocaille, from roc #7rock %1
rococo	1.
	syl	ro+co+co
	pron	<r*1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a style of architecture and decoration that originated in France in the early 18th century and spread throughout Europe, characterized by elaborate but graceful ornamentation.
rococo	2.
	syl	ro+co+co
	pron	<r*1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an 18th-century style of music characterized by petite prettiness, a decline in the use of counterpoint, and extreme use of ornamentation.
rococo	3.
	syl	ro+co+co
	pron	<r*1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any florid or excessively ornamental style. {~}
rococo	4.
	syl	ro+co+co
	pron	<r*1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	denoting, being in, or relating to the rococo.
rococo	5.
	syl	ro+co+co
	pron	<r*1k*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	florid or excessively elaborate.
rod	ety	Old English rodd; related to Old Norse rudda club, Norwegian rudda, rydda twig
rod	1.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a slim cylinder of metal, wood, etc.; stick or shaft.
rod	2.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a switch or bundle of switches used to administer corporal punishment.
rod	3.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various staffs of insignia or office.
rod	4.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	power, esp. of a tyrannical kind.
	exam	1	a dictator's iron rod.
rod	5.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight slender shoot, stem, or cane of a woody plant.
rod	6.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	See {fishing rod}.
rod	7.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pole, perch}.
rod	7.a.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to 5@2#800691 yards.
rod	7.b.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of square measure equal to 30@1#800692 square yards.
rod	8.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight narrow board marked with the dimensions of a piece of joinery, as the spacing of steps on a staircase.
rod	9.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for { {staff%1} (sense 8)}.
rod	10.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {retinal rod}. any of the elongated cylindrical cells in the retina of the eye, containing the visual purple (rhodopsin), which are sensitive to dim light but not to colour. Compare { {cone} (sense 4)}.
rod	11.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	any rod-shaped bacterium.
rod	12.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {penis}.
rod	13.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang name for {pistol}.
rod	14.
	syl	rod
	pron	<rod>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {hot rod}.
rodlike	sub
	head	rod
	syl	rod+2like
	pos	adj.
rode	H1.0.
	syl	rode
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {ride}.
rode	ety	C17: of unknown origin
rode	H2.0.
	syl	rode
	pron	<r*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an anchor rope or chain.
rodent	ety	C19: from Latin r*_odere to gnaw, corrode
rodent	0.a.
	syl	ro+dent
	pron	<1r*udNt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the relatively small placental mammals that constitute the order having constantly growing incisor teeth specialized for gnawing. The group includes porcupines, rats, mice, squirrels, marmots, etc.
rodent	0.b.
	syl	ro+dent
	pron	<1r*udNt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rodent characteristics.
rodent-like	sub
	head	rodent
	syl	ro:dent-2like
	pos	adj.
rodenticide	0.
	syl	ro+dent:i+cide
	pron	<r*u1denti2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used for killing rats, mice, and other rodents.
officer	alt
	head	rodent operative
	or	rodent operative
	syl	of+fic+er
	pos	n.
rodent operative	0.
	or	officer
	syl	ro+dent op+er+a:tive
	pos	n.
	def	facetious or pompous names for a {rat-catcher}.
rodeo	ety	C19: from Spanish, from rodear to go around, from rueda a wheel, from Latin rota 
rodeos	infl
	head	rodeo
	syl	ro+de:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rodeo	1.
	syl	ro+de:o
	pron	<1r*udi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a display of the skills of cowboys, including bareback riding, steer wrangling, etc.
rodeo	2.
	syl	ro+de:o
	pron	<1r*udi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the rounding up of cattle for branding, counting, inspection, etc.
rodeo	3.
	syl	ro+de:o
	pron	<1r*udi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an enclosure for cattle that have been round?!ed up.
Richard	infl
	head	Rodgers
	syl	Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Rodgers	0.
	syl	Rodg:ers
	pron	<1roJ*z>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, U.S. composer of musical comedies. He collaborated with the librettist Lorenz Hart on such musicals as (1927), (1936), and (1940). After Hart's death his librettist was Oscar Hammerstein. Two of their musicals, (1943) and (1949), received the Pulitzer Prize.
R'odhos	0.
	syl	R*'o+dhos
	pron	<1rcDcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Rhodes}.
Auguste	infl
	head	Rodin
	syl	Au:guste
	pron	<o1gyst>
	pos	n.
Rodin	0.
	syl	Ro:din
	pron	French <rc1d*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1917, French sculptor, noted for his portrayal of the human form. His works include (1886), (1896), and (1905).
George Brydges	infl
	head	Rodney
	syl	George Brydg:es
	pos	n.
Rodney	0.
	syl	Rod:ney
	pron	<1rodni>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Rodney. 1718-92, English admiral.
rodomontade	ety	C17: from French, from Italian rodomonte a boaster, from Rodomonte the name of a braggart king of Algiers in epic poems by Boiardo and Ariosto
rodomontade	1.a.
	syl	rod:o+mon+tade
	pron	<2rod*mon1tAd>, <-1ta:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	boastful words or behaviour; bragging.
rodomontade	1.b.
	syl	rod:o+mon+tade
	pron	<2rod*mon1tAd>, <-1ta:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rodomontade behaviour.
rodomontade	2.
	syl	rod:o+mon+tade
	pron	<2rod*mon1tAd>, <-1ta:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to boast, bluster, or rant.
roe	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch roge, from Old High German roga; related to Old Norse hrogn 
roe	H1.1.
	syl	roe
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hard roe}. the ovary of a female fish filled with mature eggs.
roe	H1.2.
	syl	roe
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {soft roe}. the testis of a male fish filled with mature sperm.
roe	H1.3.
	syl	roe
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the ripe ovary of certain crustaceans, such as the lobster.
roe	ety	Old English r*_a (ha) , related to Old High German r*_eh (o) , Old Norse r*_a 
roes	infl
	head	roe
	or	roe
	syl	roes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roe	infl
	or	roes
	syl	roe.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roe	H2.0.
	syl	roe
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {roe deer}.
roebucks	infl
	head	roebuck
	or	roebuck
	syl	roe+bucks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roebuck	infl
	or	roebucks
	syl	roe+buck.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roebuck	0.
	syl	roe+buck
	pron	<1r*u2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of the roe deer.
roe deer	0.
	syl	roe deer
	pos	n.
	def	a small graceful deer, of woodlands of Europe and Asia. The antlers are small and the summer coat is reddish-brown.
rontgen	alt
	head	roentgen
	or	roentgen
	syl	r*"ont+gen
	pron	<1rontg*n>, <-tj*n>, <1rent->
	pos	n.
roentgen	0.
	or	rontgen
	syl	roent+gen
	pron	<1rontg*n>, <-tj*n>, <1rent->
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of dose of electromagnetic radiation equal to the dose that will produce in air a charge of 0.258#M10%#-%3 coulomb on all ions of one sign, when all the electrons of both signs liberated in a volume of air of mass one kilogram are stopped completely. Symbol: R or r
Rontgen	alt
	head	Roentgen
	or	Roentgen
	syl	R*"ont:gen
	pron	<1rontg*n>, <-tj*n->, <1rent->, German <1r@ontgN>
	pos	n.
Wilhelm Konrad	infl
	head	Roentgen
	syl	Wil:helm Kon:rad
	pron	<1vilhelm> <1kcnra:t>
	pos	n.
Roentgen	0.
	or	Rontgen
	syl	Roent:gen
	pron	<1rontg*n>, <-tj*n->, <1rent->, German <1r@ontgN>
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1923, German physicist, who in 1895 discovered x-rays: Nobel prize for physics 1901.
roentgen equivalent man	0.
	syl	roent:gen e:quiv:a+lent man
	pos	n.
	def	the dose of ionizing radiation that produces the same effect in man as one roentgen of x- or gamma-radiation. Abbrev.: {REM} {rem}
roentgenise	alt
	head	roentgenize
	or	rontgenise
	syl	roent+gen+ise
	pron	<1rontg*2nIz>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rontgenize	infl
	head	roentgenize
	or	roentgenize
	syl	r*"ont+gen+ize
	pron	<1rontg*2nIz>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rontgenise	infl
	head	roentgenize
	or	roentgenise
	syl	r*"ont+gen+ise
	pron	<1rontg*2nIz>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
roentgenize	0.
	or	rontgenize
	syl	roent+gen+ize
	pron	<1rontg*2nIz>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bombard with x-rays.
roentgenization	sub
	head	roentgenize
	or	rontgenization
	syl	roent+gen:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
roentgenisation	sub
	head	roentgenize
	or	rontgenisation
	syl	roent+gen:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
rontgenization	sub
	head	roentgenize
	or	roentgenization
	syl	r*"ont+gen:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
rontgenisation	sub
	head	roentgenize
	or	roentgenisation
	syl	r*"ont+gen:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
roentgeno-	ety	from #7roentgen 
rontgeno-	alt
	head	roentgeno-
	or	roentgeno-
	syl	r*"ont:gen:o-
roentgeno-	0.
	or	rontgeno-
	syl	roent:gen:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating x-rays.
	exam	1	roentgenogram.
rontgenogram	alt
	head	roentgenogram
	or	rontgenograph
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+gram
	pron	<1rontg*n*2gr@m>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	n.
roentgenograph	infl
	head	roentgenogram
	or	roentgenogram
	syl	roent+gen:o+graph
	pos	n.
rontgenograph	infl
	head	roentgenogram
	or	rontgenogram
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+graph
	pos	n.
roentgenogram	0.
	or	roentgenograph
	syl	roent+gen:o+gram
	pron	<1rontg*n*2gr@m>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an x-ray.
rontgenology	alt
	head	roentgenology
	or	roentgenology
	syl	r*"ont+gen+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2rontg*1noloJi>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	n.
roentgenology	0.
	or	rontgenology
	syl	roent+gen+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2rontg*1noloJi>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiology}.
roentgenological	sub
	head	roentgenology
	or	rontgenological
	syl	roent+gen:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rontg*n*1loJi?!kL>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	adj.
rontgenological	sub
	head	roentgenology
	or	roentgenological
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2rontg*n*1loJi?!kL>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	adj.
roentgenologically	sub
	head	roentgenology
	or	rontgenologically
	syl	roent+gen:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rontgenologically	sub
	head	roentgenology
	or	roentgenologically
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
roentgenologist	sub
	head	roentgenology
	or	rontgenologist
	syl	roent+gen+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
rontgenologist	sub
	head	roentgenology
	or	roentgenologist
	syl	r*"ont+gen+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
rontgenopaque	alt
	head	roentgenopaque
	or	roentgenopaque
	syl	r*"ont+gen+o:paque
	pron	<2rontg*n*u1pAk>, <-tj*n->, <2rent->
	pos	adj.
roentgenopaque	0.
	or	rontgenopaque
	syl	roent+gen+o:paque
	pron	<2rontg*n*u1pAk>, <-tj*n->, <2rent->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a material
	def	not allowing the transmission of x-rays.
rontgenoscope	alt
	head	roentgenoscope
	or	roentgenoscope
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+scope
	pron	<1rontg*n*u2sk*up>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	n.
roentgenoscope	0.
	or	rontgenoscope
	syl	roent+gen:o+scope
	pron	<1rontg*n*u2sk*up>, <-tj*->, <1rent->
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {fluoroscope}.
roentgenoscopic	sub
	head	roentgenoscope
	or	rontgenoscopic
	syl	roent+gen:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2rontg*n*u1skopik>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	adj.
rontgenoscopic	sub
	head	roentgenoscope
	or	roentgenoscopic
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2rontg*n*u1skopik>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	adj.
roentgenoscopy	sub
	head	roentgenoscope
	or	rontgenoscopy
	syl	roent+gen+os+co+py
	pron	<2rontg*1nosk*pi>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	n.
rontgenoscopy	sub
	head	roentgenoscope
	or	roentgenoscopy
	syl	r*"ont+gen+os+co+py
	pron	<2rontg*1nosk*pi>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	n.
rontgenotherapy	alt
	head	roentgenotherapy
	or	roentgenotherapy
	syl	r*"ont+gen:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2rontg*n*1Ter*pi>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	n.
roentgenotherapy	0.
	or	rontgenotherapy
	syl	roent+gen:o+ther:a+py
	pron	<2rontg*n*1Ter*pi>, <-tj*->, <2rent->
	pos	n.
	def	the therapeutic use of x-rays.
roentgen ray	0.
	syl	roent+gen ray
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {x-ray}.
Roeselare	0.
	syl	Roe+se+la+re
	pron	<1ru:s*la:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Flemish name for {Roulers}.
Theodore	infl
	head	Roethke
	syl	The:o:dore.
	pos	n.
Roethke	0.
	syl	Roeth:ke
	pron	<1retk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1908-63, U.S. poet, whose books include (1957) and (1964).
rogation	ety	C14: from Latin rog*_ati*_o, from rog*_are to ask, make supplication
rogation	0.
	syl	ro+ga+tion
	pron	<r*u1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a solemn supplication, esp. in a form of ceremony prescribed by the Church.
Rogation Days	0.
	syl	Ro+ga+tion Days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	April 25 (the {Major Rogation}) and the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday before Ascension Day, observed by Christians as days of solemn supplication for the harvest and marked by processions, special prayers, and blessing of the crops.
rogatory	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin rog*_at*_orius, from Latin rog*_are to ask
rogatory	0.
	syl	rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. in legal contexts
	def	seeking or authorized to seek information.
roger	ety	C20: from the name Roger, representing R for received 
roger	1.
	syl	rog+er
	pron	<1roJ*>
	pos	interj.
	usage	used in signalling, telecommunications, etc.
	def	message received and understood. Compare {wilco}.
roger	2.
	syl	rog+er
	pron	<1roJ*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of agreement. {~}
roger	3.
	syl	rog+er
	pron	<1roJ*>
	pos	interj.
	usage	Taboo slang. of a man
	def	to copulate (with).
Ginger	1.
	head	Rogers
	syl	Gin:ger.
	def	stage name of born 1911, U.S. dancer and film actress, who partnered Fred Astaire.
Will	2.
	head	Rogers
	syl	Will.
	def	original name 1879-1935, U.S. actor, newspaper columnist, and humorist in the homespun tradition.
Peter Mark	infl
	head	Roget
	syl	Pe:ter Mark.
	pos	n.
Roget	0.
	syl	Ro:get
	pron	<1roZA>
	pos	n.
	def	1779-1869, English physician, who on retirement devised a (1852), a classified list of synonyms.
rogue	ety	C16: of unknown origin; perhaps related to Latin rog*_are to beg
rogue	1.
	syl	rogue
	pron	<r*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a dishonest or unprincipled person, esp. a man; rascal; scoundrel.
rogue	2.
	syl	rogue
	pron	<r*ug>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often jocular.
	def	a mischievous or wayward person, often a child; scamp.
rogue	3.
	syl	rogue
	pron	<r*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	any inferior or defective specimen, esp. a defective crop plant, or one of a different, unwanted variety.
rogue	4.
	syl	rogue
	pron	<r*ug>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a vagrant.
rogue	5.a.
	syl	rogue
	pron	<r*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal of vicious character that has separated from the main herd and leads a solitary life.
rogue	6.
	syl	rogue
	pron	<r*ug>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (plants) from the main crop.
rogueries	infl
	head	roguery
	syl	ro+guer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roguery	1.
	syl	ro+guer:y
	pron	<1r*ug*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	behaviour characteristic of a rogue.
roguery	2.
	syl	ro+guer:y
	pron	<1r*ug*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a roguish or mischievous act.
rogues' gallery	0.
	syl	rogues' gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of portraits of known criminals kept by the police for identification purposes.
roguish	1.
	syl	ro+guish
	pron	<1r*ugiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonest or unprincipled.
roguish	2.
	syl	ro+guish
	pron	<1r*ugiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	mis?!chievous or arch.
roguishly	sub
	head	roguish
	syl	ro+guish+ly
	pos	adv.
roguishness	sub
	head	roguish
	syl	ro+guish+ness
	pos	n.
roil	ety	C16: of unknown origin; compare #7rile 
roil	1.
	syl	roil
	pron	<rcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a liquid) cloudy or turbid by stirring up dregs or sediment.
roil	2.
	syl	roil
	pron	<rcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a liquid
	def	to be agitated or disturbed.
roil	3.a.
	syl	roil
	pron	<rcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be noisy or boisterous.
roil	3.b.
	syl	roil
	pron	<rcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {rile}.
roilier	infl
	head	roily
	syl	roil:i+er
	pos	adj.
roiliest	infl
	head	roily
	syl	roil:i+est.
	pos	adj.
roily	0.
	syl	roil:y
	pron	<1rcili>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	cloudy or muddy.
roister	ety	C16: from Old French rustre lout, from ruste uncouth, from Latin rusticus rural; see #7rustic 
roister	1.
	syl	rois+ter
	pron	<1rcist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in noisy or unrestrained merrymaking; revel.
roister	2.
	syl	rois+ter
	pron	<1rcist*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to brag, bluster, or swagger.
roisterer	sub
	head	roister
	syl	roist+er+er
	pos	n.
roisterous	sub
	head	roister
	syl	roist+er+ous
	pos	adj.
roisterously	sub
	head	roister
	syl	roist+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
rojak	ety	from Malay
rojak	0.
	syl	ro+jak
	pron	<1roJa>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a salad dish served in chilli sauce.
ROK	0.
	syl	ROK
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Republic of Korea.
Roland	1.
	syl	Ro:land
	pron	<1r*ul*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest of the legendary 12 peers (paladins) in attendance on Charlemagne; he died in battle at Roncesvalles (778 #7a.d.) .
a Roland for an Oliver	2.
	head	Roland
	syl	a Roland for an Oliver.
	def	an effective retort or retaliation.
role	ety	C17: from French r*^ole #7roll, an actor's script
role	alt
	or	role
	syl	r*^ole
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
role	1.
	or	role
	syl	role
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or character in a play, film, etc., to be played by an actor or actress.
role	2.
	or	role
	syl	role
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the part played by a person in a particular social setting, influenced by his expectation of what is appropriate.
role	3.
	or	role
	syl	role
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	usual or customary function.
	exam	1	what is his role in the organization??
role-playing	0.
	syl	role-play:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	activity in which a person imitates, consciously or unconsciously, a role uncharacteristic of himself. See also {psychodrama}.
Rolf	0.
	syl	Rolf
	pron	<rolf>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rollo}. Also called: {Rolf the Ganger}.
roll	ety	C14 rollen, from Old French roler, from Latin rotulus a little wheel, from rota a wheel
roll	1.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move along by turning over and over.
roll	2.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move along on wheels or rollers.
roll	3.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flow or cause to flow onwards in an undulating movement.
	exam	1	billows of smoke rolled over the ground.
roll	4.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to extend in undulations.
	exam	1	the hills roll down to the sea.
roll	5.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by around
	def	to move or occur in cycles.
roll	6.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a planet, the moon, etc.
	def	to revolve in an orbit.
roll	7.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on, by, etc.
	def	to pass or elapse.
	exam	1	the years roll by.
roll	8.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rotate or cause to rotate wholly or partially.
	exam	1	to roll one's eyes.
roll	9.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to curl, cause to curl, or admit of being curled, so as to form a ball, tube, or cylinder; coil.
roll	10.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or form by shaping into a ball, tube, or cylinder.
	exam	1	to roll a cigarette.
roll	11.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to spread or cause to spread out flat or smooth under or as if under a roller.
	exam	1	to roll the lawn;
	exam	2	to roll pastry.
roll	12.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emit, produce, or utter with a deep prolonged reverberating sound.
	exam	1	the thunder rolled continuously.
roll	13.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trill or cause to be trilled.
	exam	1	to roll one's r' s.
roll	14.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vessel, aircraft, rocket, etc.
	def	to turn from side to side around the longitudinal axis. Compare { {pitch} %1 (sense 10)}, { {yaw} (sense 1)}.
roll	15.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to execute a roll or (of an aircraft) to execute a {roll (sense 38)}.
roll	16.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with a swaying gait, as when drunk; sway.
roll	17.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply ink to (type, etc.) with a roller or rollers.
roll	18.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw (dice).
roll	19.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to operate or begin to operate.
	exam	1	the presses rolled.
roll	20.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make progress; move or go ahead.
	exam	1	let the good times roll.
roll	21.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to rob (a helpless person, such as someone drunk or asleep).
roll	22.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse or foreplay with (a person).
start the ball rolling	23.
	head	roll
	syl	start the ball rolling.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to open or initiate (an action, discussion, movement, etc.).
roll	24.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of rolling.
roll	25.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	anything rolled up in a cylindrical form.
	exam	1	a roll of newspaper.
roll	26.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an official list or register, esp. of names.
	exam	1	an electoral roll.
roll	27.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded mass.
	exam	1	rolls of flesh.
roll	28.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of material, esp. leather, fitted with pockets or pouches for holding tools, toilet articles, needles and thread, etc.
roll	29.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylinder used to flatten something; roller.
roll	30.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a small loaf of bread for one person: eaten plain, with butter, or with a meat, egg, salad, or other filling, as a light meal or snack or as a side dish.
roll	31.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat pastry or cake rolled up with a meat ({sausage roll}) , jam ({jam roll}) , or other filling. See also {Swiss roll}.
roll	32.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a swell, ripple, or undulation on a surface.
	exam	1	the roll of the hills.
roll	33.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a swaying, rolling, or unsteady movement or gait.
roll	34.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep prolonged reverberating sound.
	exam	1	the roll of thunder.
roll	35.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a rhythmical cadenced flow of words.
roll	36.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a trilling sound; trill.
roll	37.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a very rapid beating of the sticks on a drum.
roll	38.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a flight manoeuvre in which an aircraft makes one complete rotation about its longitudinal axis without loss of height or change in direction.
roll	39.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the angular displacement of a vessel, rocket, missile, etc., caused by rolling.
roll	40.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a throw of dice.
roll	41.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a bookbinder's tool having a brass wheel, used to impress a line or repeated pattern on the cover of a book.
roll	42.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an act of sexual intercourse or petting (esp. in the phrase {a roll in the hay}) .
roll	43.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an amount of money, esp. a wad of paper money.
roll	44.a.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	to expel from membership.
roll	44.b.
	syl	roll
	pron	<r*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	to debar (a solicitor) from practising, usually because of dishonesty. {~} See also {roll in, roll on, roll up}.
Romain	infl
	head	Rolland
	syl	Ro:main
	pron	<rc1m*~e>
	pos	n.
Rolland	0.
	syl	Rol:land
	pron	French <rc1l?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1944, French novelist, dramatist, and essayist, best known for his cycle of novels about a musical genius, (1904-12): Nobel prize for literature 1915.
rollaway	0.
	syl	roll+a:way
	pron	<1r*ul*2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	mounted on rollers so as to be easily moved, esp. to be stored away after use.
rollbar	0.
	syl	roll+bar
	pron	<1r*ul2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar that reinforces the frame of a car used for racing, rallying, etc., to protect the driver if the car should turn over.
roll call	1.
	syl	roll call
	pos	n.
	def	the reading aloud of an official list of names, those present responding when their names are read out.
roll call	2.
	syl	roll call
	pos	n.
	def	the time or signal for such a reading.
rolled gold	0.
	syl	rolled gold
	pos	n.
	def	a metal, such as brass, coated with a thin layer of gold, usually of above 9 carat purity. It is used in inexpensive jewellery. Also called (U.S.): {filled gold}.
rolled-steel joist	0.
	syl	rolled-steel joist
	pos	n.
	def	a steel beam, esp. one with a cross section in the form of a letter or Abbrev.: {RSJ}
roller	1.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylinder having an absorbent surface and a handle, used for spreading paint.
roller	2.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {garden roller}. a heavy cast-iron cylinder or pair of cylinders on an axle to which a handle is attached; used for flattening lawns.
roller	3.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long heavy wave of the sea, advancing towards the shore. Compare {{breaker} %1 (sense 2)}.
roller	4.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hardened cylinder of precision-ground steel that forms one of the rolling components of a roller bearing or of a linked driving chain.
roller	5.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylinder fitted on pivots, used to enable heavy objects to be easily moved; castor.
roller	6.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a cylinder, usually of hard rubber, used to ink a forme or plate before impression.
roller	7.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical tube or barrel onto which material is rolled for transport or storage.
roller	8.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other cylindrical devices that rotate about a cylinder, used for any of various purposes.
roller	9.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cylinder, esp. one that is heated, onto which a woman's hair may be rolled to make it curl.
roller	10.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a bandage consisting of a long strip of muslin or cheesecloth rolled tightly into a cylindrical form before application.
roller	11.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a band fastened around a horse's belly to keep a blanket in position.
roller	12.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Old World birds of the family such as ({European roller}) , that have a blue, green, and brown plumage, a slightly hooked bill, and an erratic flight: order (kingfishers, etc.).
roller	13.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a variety of tumbler pigeon that performs characteristic backward somersaults in flight.
roller	14.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that rolls.
roller	15.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a man who rolls and trims fleeces after shearing.
roller	16.
	syl	roll+er
	pron	<1r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {roadroller} or {steamroller}.
roller bearing	0.
	syl	roll+er bear+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a bearing in which a shaft runs on a number of hardened-steel rollers held within a cage.
roller coaster	0.
	syl	roll+er coast+er
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {big dipper}.
roller derby	0.
	syl	rol+ler der+by
	pos	n.
	def	a race on roller skates, esp. one involving aggressive tactics.
roller skate	1.
	syl	roll+er skate
	pos	n.
	def	a device having clamps and straps for fastening to a boot or shoe and four small wheels that enable the wearer to glide swiftly over a floor or other surface.
roller-skate	infl
	head	roller skate
	syl	roll:er-skate.
	pos	vb.
roller skate	2.
	syl	roll+er skate
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move on roller skates.
roller skater	sub
	head	roller skate
	syl	roll+er skat+er
	pos	n.
roller towel	0.
	syl	roll+er tow+el
	pos	n.
	def	a towel with the two ends sewn together, hung on a roller.
roll film	0.
	syl	roll film
	pos	n.
	def	a length of photographic film backed with opaque paper and rolled on a spool.
rollick	ety	C19: of Scottish dialect origin, probably from #7romp+frolic  &- #!rol+lick@.ing adj.
rollick	1.
	syl	rol+lick
	pron	<1rolik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in a carefree, frolicsome, or boisterous manner.
rollick	2.
	syl	rol+lick
	pron	<1rolik>
	pos	n.
	def	a boisterous or carefree escapade or event.
roll in	1.
	syl	roll in
	pos	adv.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to arrive in abundance or in large numbers.
roll in	2.
	syl	roll in
	pos	adv.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrive at one's destination.
be rolling in	3.
	head	roll in
	syl	be rolling in.
	pos	prep.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to abound or luxuriate in (wealth, money, etc.).
roll in	4.
	syl	roll in
	pos	adv.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	also tr.) Hockey.
	def	to return (the ball) to play after it has crossed the touchline.
rolling	1.
	syl	roll+ing
	pron	<1r*uliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having gentle rising and falling slopes; undulating.
	exam	1	rolling country.
rolling	2.
	syl	roll+ing
	pron	<1r*uliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply resounding; reverberat?!ing.
	exam	1	rolling thunder.
rolling	3.
	syl	roll+ing
	pron	<1r*uliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	that may be turned up or down.
	exam	1	a rolling hat brim.
rolling	4.
	syl	roll+ing
	pron	<1r*uliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	extremely rich.
rolling	5.
	syl	roll+ing
	pron	<1r*uliG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	swaying or staggering (in the phrase {rolling drunk) }.
rolling hitch	0.
	syl	roll+ing hitch
	pos	n.
	def	a knot used for fastening one rope to another or to a spar, being easily released but jamming when the rope is pulled.
rolling mill	1.
	syl	roll+ing mill
	pos	n.
	def	a mill or factory where ingots of heated metal are passed between rollers to produce sheets or bars of a required cross section and form.
rolling mill	2.
	syl	roll+ing mill
	pos	n.
	def	a machine having rollers that may be shaped to reduce ingots, etc., to a required cross section and form.
rolling pin	0.
	syl	roll+ing pin
	pos	n.
	def	a cylinder with handles at both ends, often of wood, used for rolling dough, pastry, etc., out flat.
rolling stock	0.
	syl	roll+ing stock
	pos	n.
	def	the wheeled vehicles collectively used on a railway, including the locomotives, passenger coaches, freight wagons, guard's vans, etc.
rolling stone	0.
	syl	roll+ing stone
	pos	n.
	def	a restless or wandering person.
Rolling Sthe	infl
	head	Rolling Stones
	syl	Roll+ing Sthe.
	pos	n.
Rolling Stones	0.
	syl	Roll+ing Stones
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	English rock group (formed 1962): comprising Mick Jagger (born 1943; lead vocals), Keith Richard (born 1943; guitar, vocals), Brian Jones (1942-69; guitar), Charlie Watts (born 1941; drums), Bill Wyman (born 1936; bass guitar), and subsequently Mick Taylor (born 1941; guitar; with the group 1969-74) and Ron Wood (born 1947; guitar; with the group from 1975). Their classic recordings include many hit singles such as (1965), (1965), (1968), and (1969); the EP (1965); and the albums (1967), (1969), (1971), and (1973). Many of their numbers were written by Jagger and Richard.
rollmop	ety	from German Rollmops, from rollen to #7roll+ Mops pug dog
rollmop	0.
	syl	roll+mop
	pron	<1r*ul2mop>
	pos	n.
	def	a herring fillet rolled, usually around onion slices, and pickled in spiced vinegar.
rollneck	1.
	syl	roll+neck
	pron	<1r*ul2nek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment
	def	having a high neck that may be rolled over. {~}
rollneck	2.
	syl	roll+neck
	pron	<1r*ul2nek>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rollneck sweater or other garment.
Rollo	0.
	syl	Rol:lo
	pron	<1rol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??860-??930 #7a.d., Norse war leader who received from Charles the Simple a fief that formed the basis of the duchy of Normandy. Also called: {Rolf}.
roll of honour	0.
	syl	roll of hon+our
	pos	n.
	def	a list of those who have died in war for their country, esp. those from a particular locality.
roll on	1.
	syl	roll on
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	used to express the wish that an eagerly anticipated event or date will come quickly.
	exam	1	roll on Saturday.
roll on	2.
	syl	roll on
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a deodorant, etc.
	def	dispensed by means of a revolving ball fitted into the neck of the container. {~}
roll on	3.
	syl	roll on
	pos	vb.
	def	a woman's foundation garment, made of elasticized material and having no fastenings.
roll on	4.
	syl	roll on
	pos	vb.
	def	a liquid cosmetic, esp. a deodorant, packed in a container having an applicator consisting of a revolving ball.
roll-onroll-off	0.
	syl	roll-on/roll-off
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a cargo ship or ferry designed so that lorries and trailers can be driven straight on and straight off.
roll-top desk	0.
	syl	roll-top desk
	pos	n.
	def	a desk having a slatted wooden panel that can be pulled down over the writing surface when not in use. Also called: {roll-top}.
roll up	1.
	syl	roll up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to form or cause to form a cylindrical shape.
roll up	2.
	syl	roll up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap (an object) round on itself or on an axis.
	exam	1	to roll up a map.
roll up	3.
	syl	roll up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrive, esp. in a vehicle.
rollway	1.
	syl	roll+way
	pron	<1r*ul2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an incline down which logs are rolled for transportation.
rollway	2.
	syl	roll+way
	pron	<1r*ul2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of rollers laid parallel to each other, over which heavy loads may be moved.
roly-poly	ety	C17: ap?!par?!ently by reduplication from roly, from #7roll 
roly-poly	1.
	syl	ro:ly-po:ly
	pron	<1r*uli1p*uli>
	pos	adj.
	def	plump, buxom, or rotund.
lies	infl
	head	roly-poly
	syl	:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roly-poly	2.
	syl	ro:ly-po:ly
	pron	<1r*uli1p*uli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a strip of suet pastry spread with jam, fruit, or a savoury mixture, rolled up, and baked or steamed as a pudding.
roly-poly	3.
	syl	ro:ly-po:ly
	pron	<1r*uli1p*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	a plump, buxom, or rotund person.
Rom	ety	Romany
Roma	infl
	head	Rom
	syl	Rom:a
	pron	<1rom*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Rom	0.
	syl	Rom
	pron	<rom>
	pos	n.
	def	a male Gypsy.
ROM	0.
	syl	ROM
	pron	<rom>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol. acronym for
	def	random only memory.
rom	0.
	syl	rom.
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	roman (type).
Rom	1.
	syl	Rom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Roman.
Rom	2.
	syl	Rom.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Romance (languages).
Rom	3.
	syl	Rom.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Romans.
Roma	0.
	syl	Ro:ma
	pron	<1ro:ma>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Rome}.
Romagna	0.
	syl	Ro+ma+gna
	pron	Italian <ro1ma$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of N Italy: part of the Papal States up to 1860.
Romaic	ety	C19: from Greek Rh*_omaikos Roman, with reference to the Eastern Roman Empire
Romaic	1.
	syl	Ro+ma+ic
	pron	<r*u1mAik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the modern Greek vernacular, esp. Demotic.
Romaic	2.
	syl	Ro+ma+ic
	pron	<r*u1mAik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of or relating to Greek, esp. Demotic.
romaine	ety	C20: from French, from romain Roman
romaine	0.
	syl	ro+maine
	pron	<r*u1mAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {cos%1} (lettuce).
Jules	infl
	head	Romains
	syl	Jules
	pron	<Zyl>
	pos	n.
Romains	0.
	syl	Ro:mains
	pron	French <rc1m*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	pseudonym of 1885-1972, French poet, dramatist, and novelist. His works include the novel (1932-46).
romaji	0.
	syl	ro+ma+ji
	pron	<1r*uma:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman alphabet as used to write Japanese.
roman	ety	C16: so called because the style of letters is that used in ancient Roman inscriptions
roman	H1.1.
	syl	ro+man
	pron	<r*um*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a vertical style of printing type: the usual form of type for most printed matter. Compare {italic}.
roman	H1.2.
	syl	ro+man
	pron	<r*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	roman type or print.
roman	H2.0.
	syl	ro+man
	pron	French <rc1m?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a metrical narrative in medieval French literature derived from the
Roman	1.
	syl	Ro+man
	pron	<1r*um*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Rome or its inhabitants in ancient or modern times.
Roman	2.
	syl	Ro+man
	pron	<1r*um*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Roman Catholicism or the Roman Catholic Church.
Roman	3.
	syl	Ro+man
	pron	<1r*um*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denot?!ing, relating to, or having the style of architecture used by the ancient Romans, characterized by large-scale masonry domes, barrel vaults, and semicircular arches.
Roman	4.
	syl	Ro+man
	pron	<1r*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen or inhabitant of ancient or modern Rome.
Roman	5.
	syl	Ro+man
	pron	<1r*um*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {Roman Catholic}.
roman a clef	ety	literally: novel with a key
romans a clef	infl
	head	roman a clef
	syl	ro+mans *`a clef
	pron	<rcm?~a>, <a> <1klA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roman a clef	0.
	syl	ro+man *`a clef
	pron	French. <rcm?~a>, French. <a> <1klA>, <a> <1klA>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel in which real people are depicted under fictitious names.
Roman alphabet	0.
	syl	Ro+man al+pha+bet
	pos	n.
	def	the alphabet evolved by the ancient Romans for the writing of Latin, based upon an Etruscan form derived from the Greeks and ultimately from the Phoenicians. The alphabet serves for writing most of the languages of W Europe and many other languages.
Roman arch	0.
	syl	Ro+man arch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Norman arch}.
Roman calendar	0.
	syl	Ro+man cal+en+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the lunar calendar of ancient Rome, replaced in 45 #7b.c. by the Julian calendar. It originally consisted of 10 months, with a special month intercalated between Feb. 23 and 24.
Roman candle	ety	C19: so called from its having been originated in Italy
Roman candle	0.
	syl	Ro+man can+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a firework that produces a continuous shower of sparks punctuated by coloured balls of fire.
Roman Catholic	1.
	syl	Ro+man Cath:o+lic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Roman Catholic Church.
Roman Catholic	2.
	syl	Ro+man Cath:o+lic
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this Church.
Roman Catholic	xref
	syl	Ro+man Cath:o+lic
	pos	adj.
	def	Often shortened to {Catholic}.
Roman Catholic Church	0.
	syl	Ro+man Cath:o+lic Church
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian Church over which the pope presides, with administrative headquarters in the Vatican. Also called: {Catholic Church, Church of Rome}.
Roman Catholicism	0.
	syl	Ro+man Ca+thol:i+cism
	pos	n.
	def	the beliefs, practices, and system of government of the Roman Catholic Church.
romance	ety	C13 ro?!mauns, from Old French romans, ultimately from Latin R*_o?!m*_anicus Roman &- ro+#!man+cer n.
romance	1.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a love affair, esp. an intense and happy but short-lived affair involving young people.
romance	2.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	love, esp. romantic love idealized for its purity or beauty.
romance	3.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit of or inclination for adventure, excitement, or mystery.
romance	4.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a mysterious, exciting, sentimental, or nostalgic quality, esp. one associated with a place.
romance	5.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrative in verse or prose, written in a vernacular language in the Middle Ages, dealing with strange and exciting adventures of chivalrous heroes.
romance	6.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar narrative work dealing with events and characters remote from ordinary life.
romance	7.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the literary genre represented by works of these kinds.
romance	8.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Spanish literature
	def	a short narrative poem, usually an epic or historical ballad.
romance	9.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a story, novel, film, etc., dealing with love, usually in an idealized or sentimental way.
romance	10.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an extravagant, absurd, or fantastic account or explanation.
romance	11.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a lyrical song or short instrumental composition having a simple melody.
romance	12.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tell, invent, or write extravagant or romantic fic?!tions.
romance	13.
	syl	ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tell extravagant or improbable lies.
Romance	1.
	syl	Ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to the languages derived from Latin, including Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Rumanian.
Romance	2.
	syl	Ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word borrowed from a Romance language.
	exam	1	there are many Romance words in English.
Romance	3.
	syl	Ro+mance
	pron	<r*1m@ns>, <1r*um@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	this group of languages; the living languages that belong to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family.
Roman collar	0.
	syl	Ro+man col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {clerical collar}.
Roman Empire	1.
	syl	Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the territories ruled by ancient Rome. At its height under Trajan, the Roman Empire included W and S Europe, Africa north of the Sahara, and SW Asia. In 395 #7a.d. it was divided by Theodosius into the {Eastern Roman Empire}, whose capital was Byzantium and which lasted until 1453, and the {Western Roman Empire}, which lasted until the sack of Rome in 476.
Roman Empire	2.
	syl	Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the government of Rome and its dominions by the emperors from 27 #7b.c.
Roman Empire	3.
	syl	Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the Byzantine Empire.
Roman Empire	4.
	syl	Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the Holy Roman Empire.
Romanes	ety	from Romany
Romanes	0.
	syl	Rom:a+nes
	pron	<1rom*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	Romany; the language of the Gypsies.
Romanesque	ety	C18: see #7roman, -#7esque 
Romanesque	1.
	syl	Ro+man+esque
	pron	<2r*um*1nesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in W and S Europe from the 9th to the 12th century, characterized by the rounded arch, the groin vault, massive-masonry wall construction, and a restrained use of mouldings. See also { {Norman} (sense 6)}.
Romanesque	2.
	syl	Ro+man+esque
	pron	<2r*um*1nesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a corresponding style in painting, sculpture, etc.
roman-fleuve	ety	literally: stream novel
romans-fleuves	infl
	head	roman-fleuve
	syl	ro:mans-fleuves
	pron	<rcm?~a1fl@ov>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roman-fleuve	0.
	syl	ro:man-fleuve
	pron	French. <rcm?~a1fl@ov>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel or series of novels dealing with a family or other group over several generations.
Roman holiday	ety	C19: from Byron's poem Childe Harold (IV, 141)
Roman holiday	0.
	syl	Ro+man hol:i+day
	pos	n.
	def	entertainment or pleasure that depends on the suffering of others.
Romania	0.
	syl	Ro+ma+ni:a
	pron	<r*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Rumania}.
Romanian	sub
	head	Romania
	syl	Ro+1ma+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Romanic	0.
	syl	Ro+man+ic
	pron	<r*u1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Roman} or {Romance}.
Romanism	0.
	syl	Ro+man+ism
	pron	<1r*um*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Roman Catholicism, esp. when regarded as excessively or superstitiously ritualistic.
Romanist	1.
	syl	Ro+man+ist
	pron	<1r*um*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Church, esp. the Church of England, who favours or is influenced by Roman Catholicism.
Romanist	2.
	syl	Ro+man+ist
	pron	<1r*um*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman Catholic.
Romanist	3.
	syl	Ro+man+ist
	pron	<1r*um*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of classical Roman civilization or law.
Romanistic	sub
	head	Romanist
	syl	Ro+man+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Romanise	alt
	head	Romanize
	or	Romanize
	syl	Ro+man+ise
	pron	<1r*um*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Romanize	1.
	or	Romanise
	syl	Ro+man+ize
	pron	<1r*um*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a Roman Catholic character to (a ceremony, practice, etc.).
Romanize	2.
	or	Romanise
	syl	Ro+man+ize
	pron	<1r*um*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be converted to Roman Catholicism.
Romanize	3.
	or	Romanise
	syl	Ro+man+ize
	pron	<1r*um*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transcribe or transliterate (a language) into the Roman alphabet.
Romanize	4.
	or	Romanise
	syl	Ro+man+ize
	pron	<1r*um*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make Roman in character, allegiance, style, etc.
Romanization	sub
	head	Romanize
	or	Romanisation
	syl	Ro+man:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Romanisation	sub
	head	Romanize
	or	Romanization
	syl	Ro+man:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Roman law	1.
	syl	Ro+man law
	pos	n.
	def	the system of jurisprudence of ancient Rome, codified under Justinian and forming the basis of many modern legal systems.
Roman law	2.
	syl	Ro+man law
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {civil law}.
Roman mile	0.
	syl	Ro+man mile
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length used in ancient Rome, equivalent to about 1620 yards or 1481 metres.
Roman nose	0.
	syl	Ro+man nose
	pos	n.
	def	a nose having a high prominent bridge.
Roman numerals	0.
	syl	Ro+man nu+mer+als
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the letters used by the Romans for the representation of cardinal numbers, still used occasionally today. The integers are represented by the following letters: I (= 1), V (= 5), X (= 10), L (= 50), C (= 100), D (= 500), and M (= 1000). If a numeral is followed by another numeral of lower denomination, the two are added together; if it is preceded by one of lower denomination, the smaller numeral is subtracted from the greater. Thus VI=6 (V+I), but IV=4 (V-I). Other examples are XC (= 90), CL (= 150), XXV (= 25), XLIV (= 44).
Romano	H1.0.
	syl	Ro+ma+no
	pron	<r*u1ma:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard light-coloured sharp-tasting cheese, similar to Parmesan.
Romano	H2.0.
	syl	Ro:ma:no
	pron	Italian <ro1ma:no>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Giulio Romano}.
Romanov	0.
	syl	Ro:ma:nov
	pron	<1r*um*nof>, Russian <ra1man*f>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Russian imperial dynasty that ruled from the crowning (1613) of Mikhail Fyodorovich to the abdication (1917) of Nicholas II during the February Revolution.
Roman pace	0.
	syl	Ro+man pace
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman measure of length, equal to 5 Roman feet or about 58 inches (145 centimetres). See also {geometric pace}.
Romans	0.
	syl	Ro+mans
	pron	<1r*um*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a book of the New Testament (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Romans}), containing one of the fullest expositions of the doctrines of Saint Paul, written in 58 #7a.d.
Romansch	ety	C17: from Romansch, literally: Romance language, from Latin R*_om*_anicus #7romanic 
Romansh	alt
	head	Romansch
	or	Romansch
	syl	Ro+mansh
	pron	<r*u1m@nS>
	pos	n.
Romansch	0.
	or	Romansh
	syl	Ro+mansch
	pron	<r*u1m@nS>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of Rhaetian dialects spoken in the Swiss canton of Grisons; an official language of Switzerland since 1938. See also {Friulian, Ladin}.
romantic	ety	C17: from French romantique, from obsolete romant story, romance, from Old French romans #7romance 
romantic	1.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, imbued with, or characterized by romance.
romantic	2.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	evoking or given to thoughts and feelings of love, esp. idealized or sentimental love.
	exam	1	a romantic woman;
	exam	2	a romantic setting.
romantic	3.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	impractical, visionary, or idealistic.
	exam	1	a romantic scheme.
romantic	4.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often euphemistic.
	def	imaginary or fictitious.
	exam	1	a romantic account of one's war service.
romantic	5.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or relating to a movement in European art, music, and literature in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, characterized by an emphasis on feeling and content rather than order and form, on the sublime, supernatural, and exotic, and the free expression of the passions and individuality.
romantic	6.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is romantic, as in being idealistic, amorous, or soulful.
romantic	7.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose tastes in art, literature, etc., lie mainly in romanticism; romanticist.
romantic	8.
	syl	ro+man+tic
	pron	<r*u1m@ntik>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a poet, composer, etc., of the romantic period or whose main inspiration or interest is romanticism.
romantically	sub
	head	romantic
	syl	ro+1man+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
romanticism	1.
	syl	ro+man+ti+cism
	pron	<r*u1m@nti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the theo?!ry, practice, and style of the romantic art, music, and lit?!era?!ture of the late 18th and early 19th centuries, usually op?!posed to classicism.
romanticism	2.
	syl	ro+man+ti+cism
	pron	<r*u1m@nti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	romantic attitudes, ideals, or qualities. &- {ro+#!man+ti+cist}
romanticise	alt
	head	romanticize
	or	romanticize
	syl	ro+man+ti+cise
	pron	<r*u1m@nti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
romanticize	1.
	or	romanticise
	syl	ro+man+ti+cize
	pron	<r*u1m@nti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think or act in a romantic way.
romanticize	2.
	or	romanticise
	syl	ro+man+ti+cize
	pron	<r*u1m@nti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret according to romantic precepts.
romanticize	3.
	or	romanticise
	syl	ro+man+ti+cize
	pron	<r*u1m@nti2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become romantic, as in style.
romanticization	sub
	head	romanticize
	or	romanticisation
	syl	ro+2man+ti+ci+1za+tion
	pos	n.
romanticisation	sub
	head	romanticize
	or	romanticization
	syl	ro+2man+ti+ci+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Romany	ety	C19: from Romany romani (adj.) Gypsy, ultimately from Sanskrit domba man of a low caste of musicians, of Dravidian origin
Rommany	alt
	head	Romany
	or	Romany
	syl	Rom+ma+ny
	pron	<1rom*ni>, <1r*u->
	pos	n.
Romanies	infl
	head	Romany
	syl	Rom:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Romany	1.a.
	or	Rommany
	syl	Rom:a+ny
	pron	<1rom*ni>, <1r*u->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Gypsy}.
Romany	1.b.
	or	Rommany
	syl	Rom:a+ny
	pron	<1rom*ni>, <1r*u->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Romany cus?!toms.
Romany	2.
	or	Rommany
	syl	Rom:a+ny
	pron	<1rom*ni>, <1r*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Gypsies, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family, but incorporating extensive borrowings from local European languages. Most of its 250000 speakers are bilingual. It is extinct in Britain.
romaunt	ety	C16: from Old French; see #7romantic 
romaunt	0.
	syl	ro+maunt
	pron	<r*1mc:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a verse romance.
Sigmund	infl
	head	Romberg
	syl	Sig:mund.
	pos	n.
Romberg	0.
	syl	Rom:berg
	pron	<1rombR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1951, U.S. composer of operettas, born in Hungary. He wrote (1924) and (1926).
Rom Cath	0.
	syl	Rom. Cath.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Roman Catholic.
Rome	1.
	syl	Rome
	pron	<r*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Italy, on the River Tiber: includes the independent state of the Vatican City; traditionally founded by Romulus on the Palatine Hill in 753 #7b.c., later spreading to six other hills east of the Tiber; capital of the Roman Empire; a great cultural and artistic centre, esp. during the Renaissance. Pop.: 2868248 (1975 est.). Italian name: {Roma}.
Rome	2.
	syl	Rome
	pron	<r*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman Empire.
Romeo	ety	from the hero of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet 
Romeos	infl
	head	Romeo
	syl	Ro:me:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Romeo	0.
	syl	Ro:me:o
	pron	<1r*umi*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an ardent male lover.
Romish	0.
	syl	Ro+mish
	pron	<1r*umiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Usually derogatory.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling Roman Catholic beliefs or practices.
Erwin	infl
	head	Rommel
	syl	Er:win
	pron	<1ervEn>
	pos	n.
Rommel	0.
	syl	Rom:mel
	pron	German <1rcmL>
	pos	n.
	def	nicknamed 1891-1944, German field marshal, noted for his brilliant generalship in N Africa in World War II. Later a commander in N France, he committed suicide after the offic?!ers' plot against Hitler.
George	infl
	head	Romney
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Romney	0.
	syl	Rom:ney
	pron	<1romni>, <1r^m->
	pos	n.
	def	1734-1802, English painter, who painted more than 50 portraits of Lady Hamilton in various historical roles.
Romney Marsh	1.
	syl	Rom+ney Marsh
	pron	<1romni>, <1r^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a marshy area of SE England, on the Kent coast between New Romney and Rye: includes Dungeness.
Romney Marsh	2.
	syl	Rom+ney Marsh
	pron	<1romni>, <1r^m->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hardy British sheep from this area, with long wool, bred for mutton.
romp	ety	C18: probably variant of #7ramp, from Old French ramper to crawl, climb
romp	1.
	syl	romp
	pron	<romp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play or run about wildly, boisterously, or joyfully.
romp home	2.
	head	romp
	or	in 
	syl	romp home
	def	to win a race, etc., easily.
romp	3.
	syl	romp
	pron	<romp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a noisy or boisterous game or prank.
romp	4.
	syl	romp
	pron	<romp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also called: {romp+er}. a playful or boisterous child, esp. a girl.
romp	5.
	syl	romp
	pron	<romp>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an easy victory.
rompingly	sub
	head	romp
	syl	romp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
rompish	sub
	head	romp
	syl	romp+ish
	pos	adj.
rompers	0.
	syl	romp+ers
	pron	<1romp*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a one-piece baby garment consisting of trousers and a bib with straps.
romp through	0.
	syl	romp through
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to progress quickly and easily through something.
	exam	1	he romped through the work.
Romulus	0.
	syl	Rom:u:lus
	pron	<1romjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the founder of Rome, suckled with his twin brother Remus by a she-wolf after they were abandoned in infancy. Their parents were Rhea Silvia and Mars. Romulus later killed Remus in an argument over the new city.
Roncesvalles	0.
	syl	Ron+ces+valles
	pron	<1rons*2v@lz>, Spanish <rcnTAz1$Ba$yAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N Spain, in the Pyrenees: a nearby pass was the scene of the defeat of Charlemagne and death of Roland in 778. French name: {Ronce+vaux} (r?~@$s#!vo).
rondeau	ety	C16: from Old French, from rondel a little round, from rond #7round 
rondeaux	infl
	head	rondeau
	syl	ron+deaux
	pron	<-d*u>, <-d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rondeau	0.
	syl	ron+deau
	pron	<1rond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem consist?!ing of 13 or 10 lines with two rhymes and having the opening words of the first line used as an unrhymed refrain. See also {roundel}.
rondel	ety	C14: from Old French, literally: a little circle, from rond #7round 
rondel	0.
	syl	ron+del
	pron	<1rondL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rondeau consisting of three stanzas of 13 or 14 lines with a two-line refrain appearing twice or three times. Also called: {roundel}.
rondelet	ety	C16: from Old French: a little #7rondel 
rondelet	0.
	syl	ron+de:let
	pron	<1rond*2let>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief rondeau, having five or seven lines and a refrain taken from the first line.
rondo	ety	C18: from Italian, from French #7rondeau 
rondos	infl
	head	rondo
	syl	ron+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rondo	0.
	syl	ron+do
	pron	<1rond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music in which a refrain is repeated between episodes: often constitutes the form of the last movement of a sonata or concerto.
Rondonia	0.
	syl	Ron+d*^o+nia
	pron	Portuguese <rcn1dcnja>
	pos	n.
	def	a federal territory of W Brazil: consists chiefly of tropical rainforest; a centre of the Amazon rubber boom until about 1912. Capital: P*^orto Velho. Pop.: 111064 (1970). Area: 243043 sq. km (93839 sq. miles). Former name (until 1956): {Guapor*'e}.
rondure	ety	C17: from French rondeur, from rond #7round 
rondure	1.
	syl	ron+dure
	pron	<1rondju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a circle or curve.
rondure	2.
	syl	ron+dure
	pron	<1rondju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	roundness or curvature.
rone	ety	C19: origin unknown
rone	0.
	syl	rone
	pron	<r*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a drainpipe or gutter for carrying rainwater from a roof.
	infl
	head	Roneo
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Trademark.
Roneos	infl
	head	Roneo
	syl	Ro+ne:os
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Roneoing	infl
	head	Roneo
	syl	Ro+ne:o+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Roneoed	infl
	head	Roneo
	syl	Ro+ne:oed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Roneo	1.
	syl	Ro+ne:o
	pron	<1r*uni*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to duplicate (a document) from a stencil. {~} {+ne@.os}.
Roneo	2.
	syl	Ro+ne:o
	pron	<1r*uni*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a document reproduced by this process.
ronggeng	0.
	syl	rong+geng
	pron	<1roGgeG>
	pos	n.
	def	a Malay traditional dance.
ronin	1.
	syl	ro+nin
	pron	<1r*unin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Japanese history.
	def	a lordless samurai, esp. one reduced to banditry by the death of his lord.
ronin	2.
	syl	ro+nin
	pron	<1r*unin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Japanese history.
	def	such samurai collectively.
Ronne	0.
	syl	Ro:/n+ne
	pron	Danish <1r@on*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Denmark, on the W coast of Bornholm Island. Pop.: 14741 (1970).
Pierre de	infl
	head	Ronsard
	syl	Pierre de
	pron	<pje:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Ronsard	0.
	syl	Ron:sard
	pron	French <r?~c1sa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1524-85, French poet, foremost of the
rontgen	0.
	syl	r*"ont+gen
	pron	<1rontg*n>, <-tj*n>, <1rent->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {roentgen}.
Rontgen	0.
	syl	R*"ont:gen
	pron	<1rontg*n>, <-tj*n>, <1rent->, German <1r@ontgN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of ({Wilhelm Konrad) Roentgen}.
roo	0.
	syl	roo
	pron	<ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a kangaroo.
rood	ety	Old English r*_od; related to Old Saxon r*_oda, Old Norse r*_otha 
rood	1.a.
	syl	rood
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a crucifix, esp. one set on a beam or screen at the entrance to the chancel of a church.
rood	1.b.
	syl	rood
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rood beam;
	exam	2	rood arch;
	exam	3	rood screen.
rood	2.
	syl	rood
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the Cross on which Christ was crucified.
rood	3.
	syl	rood
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area equal to one quarter of an acre or 0.10117 hectares.
rood	4.
	syl	rood
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of area equal to one square rod.
Roodepoort-Maraisburg	0.
	syl	Roo+de:poort-Ma:rais+burg
	pron	<1ru:d*2pu*t> <m*1rAsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE South Africa, in S Transvaal on the Witwatersrand. Pop.: 134630 (1970).
roof	ety	Old English hr*_of; related to Middle Dutch, Old Norse hr*_of  &- #!roof+er n.
roofs	infl
	head	roof
	syl	roofs
	pron	<ru:fs>, <ru:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roof	1.a.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure that covers or forms the top of a building.
roof	1.b.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	the rooftop.
roof	1.c.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a roof garden.
roof	2.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the top covering of a vehicle, oven, or other structure.
	exam	1	the roof of a car.
roof	3.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any structure that covers an organ or part.
	exam	1	the roof of the mouth.
roof	4.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a highest or topmost point or part.
	exam	1	Mount Everest is the roof of the world.
roof	5.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a house or other shelter.
	exam	1	a poor man's roof.
go through) the roof	infl
	head	roof
	or	raise
	syl	go through) the roof.
roof	7.
	syl	roof
	pron	<ru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or cover with a roof or rooflike part.
roofless	sub
	head	roof
	syl	roof+less
	pos	adj.
roof garden	0.
	syl	roof gar+den
	pos	n.
	def	a garden on a flat roof of a building.
roofing	1.
	syl	roof+ing
	pron	<1ru:fiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used to construct a roof.
roofing	2.
	syl	roof+ing
	pron	<1ru:fiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of constructing a roof.
roof rack	0.
	syl	roof rack
	pos	n.
	def	a rack attached to the roof of a motor vehicle for carrying luggage, skis, etc.
rooftree	0.
	syl	roof+tree
	pron	<1ru:f2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ridgepole}.
rooinek	ety	C19: Afrikaans, literally: red neck
rooinek	0.
	syl	roo:i+nek
	pron	<1ruinek>, <1rci->
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a facetious name for an Englishman.
rook	ety	Old English hr*_oc; related to Old High German hruoh, Old Norse hr*_okr 
rook	H1.1.
	syl	rook
	pron	<ruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Eurasian passerine bird, with a black plumage and a whitish base to its bill: family (crows).
rook	H1.2.
	syl	rook
	pron	<ruk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a swindler or cheat, esp. one who cheats at cards.
rook	H1.3.
	syl	rook
	pron	<ruk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to overcharge, swindle, or cheat.
rook	ety	C14: from Old French rok, ultimately from Arabic rukhkh 
rook	H2.0.
	syl	rook
	pron	<ruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a chess piece that may move any number of unoccupied squares in a straight line, horizontally or vertically. Also called: {castle}.
rookeries	infl
	head	rookery
	syl	rook+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rookery	1.
	syl	rook+er:y
	pron	<1ruk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of nesting rooks.
rookery	2.
	syl	rook+er:y
	pron	<1ruk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a clump of trees containing rooks' nests.
rookery	3.
	syl	rook+er:y
	pron	<1ruk*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of breeding birds of certain other species, esp. penguins.
rookie	ety	C20: changed from #7recruit 
rookie	0.
	syl	rook:ie
	pron	<1ruki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inexperienced person or newcomer, esp. a raw recruit in the army.
rookier	infl
	head	rooky
	syl	rook:i+er
	pos	adj.
rookiest	infl
	head	rooky
	syl	rook:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rooky	0.
	syl	rook:y
	pron	<1ruki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	abounding in rooks.
room	ety	Old English r*_um; related to Gothic, Old High German r*_um  &- #!room+er n.
room	1.
	syl	room
	pron	<ru:m>, <rum>
	pos	n.
	def	space or extent, esp. unoccupied or unobstructed space for a particular purpose.
	exam	1	is there room to pass??
room	2.
	syl	room
	pron	<ru:m>, <rum>
	pos	n.
	def	an area within a building enclosed by a floor, a ceiling, and walls or partitions.
room	3.
	syl	room
	pron	<ru:m>, <rum>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the people present in a room.
	exam	1	the whole room was laughing.
room	4.
	syl	room
	pron	<ru:m>, <rum>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	opportunity or scope.
	exam	1	room for manoeuvre.
room	5.
	syl	room
	pron	<ru:m>, <rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemistic word for {lavatory. ~}
room	6.
	syl	room
	pron	<ru:m>, <rum>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occupy or share a room or lodging.
	exam	1	where does he room??
roomette	0.
	syl	room+ette
	pron	<ru:1met>, <ru1met>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a compartment in a railway sleeping car.
roomfuls	infl
	head	roomful
	syl	room+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roomful	0.
	syl	room+ful
	pron	<1ru:m2ful>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity sufficient to fill a room.
	exam	1	a roomful of furniture.
rooming house	0.
	syl	room+ing house
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a house having self-contained furnished rooms or flats for renting.
roommate	0.
	syl	room+mate
	pron	<1ru:m2mAt>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
	def	a person with whom one shares a room or lodging.
room service	0.
	syl	room ser+vice
	pos	n.
	def	service in a hotel providing meals, etc., in guests' rooms.
room temperature	0.
	syl	room tem+per:a+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the normal temperature of a living room, usually taken as being around 20?%C.
roomier	infl
	head	roomy
	syl	room:i+er
	pos	adj.
roomiest	infl
	head	roomy
	syl	room:i+est.
	pos	adj.
roomy	0.
	syl	room:y
	pron	<1ru:mi>, <1rumi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having ample room; spacious.
roomily	sub
	head	roomy
	syl	room:i+ly
	pos	adv.
roominess	sub
	head	roomy
	syl	room:i+ness
	pos	n.
roorback	ety	C19: after Baron von Roorback, invented author of an imaginary Tour through the Western and Southern States (1844), which contained a passage defaming James K. Polk
roorback	0.
	syl	roor+back
	pron	<1ru*2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a false or distorted report or account, used to obtain political advantage.
roose	ety	C13 (n.): from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic hr*_osa to praise
roose	0.
	syl	roose
	pron	<ru:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to praise or flatter.
rooser	sub
	head	roose
	syl	roos+er
	pos	n.
(Anna) Eleanor	1.
	head	Roosevelt
	syl	(Anna) El:ea:nor.
	def	1884-1962, U.S. writer, diplomat, and advocate of liberal causes: delegate to the United Nations (1945-52).
Roosevelt	2.
	syl	Roo:se:velt
	pron	<1r*uz*2velt>
	pos	n.
	def	her husband, {Frank@.lin Del@.a@.no}. 1882-1945, 32nd president of the U.S. (1933-45); elected four times. He instituted major reforms (the {New Deal}) to counter the economic crisis of the 1930s and was a forceful leader during World War II.
Theodore	3.
	head	Roosevelt
	syl	The:o:dore.
	def	1858-1919, 26th president of the U.S. (1901-09). A proponent of extending military power, he won for the U.S. the right to build the Panama Canal (1903). He won the Nobel peace prize (1906), for mediating in the Russo-Japanese war.
roost	ety	Old English hr*_ost; related to Old Saxon hrost loft, German Rost grid
roost	1.
	syl	roost
	pron	<ru:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, perch, branch, etc., where birds, esp. domestic fowl, rest or sleep.
roost	2.
	syl	roost
	pron	<ru:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary place to rest or stay.
rule the roost	3.
	head	roost
	syl	rule the roost.
	def	to be in charge or dominate.
roost	4.
	syl	roost
	pron	<ru:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rest or sleep on a roost.
roost	5.
	syl	roost
	pron	<ru:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to settle down or stay.
come home to roost	6.
	head	roost
	syl	come home to roost.
	def	to have unfavourable repercussions.
Roost	ety	C16: from Old Norse r*"ost 
Roosthe	infl
	head	Roost
	syl	Roosthe.
	pos	n.
Roost	0.
	syl	Roost
	pron	<ru:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful current caused by conflicting tides around the Shetland and Orkney Islands.
rooster	0.
	syl	roost+er
	pron	<1ru:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the male of the domestic fowl; a cock.
root	ety	Old English r*_ot, from Old Norse; related to Old English wyrt #7wort 
root	H1.1.a.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ of a higher plant that anchors the rest of the plant in the ground, absorbs water and mineral salts from the soil, and does not bear leaves or buds.
root	H1.1.b.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	loosely
	def	any of the branches of such an organ.
root	H1.2.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant part, such as a rhizome or tuber, that is similar to a root in structure, function, or appearance.
root	H1.3.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential, fundamental, or primary part or nature of something.
	exam	1	your analysis strikes at the root of the problem.
root	H1.4.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the embedded portion of a tooth, nail, hair, etc.
root	H1.5.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	origin or derivation, esp. as a source of growth, vitality, or existence.
root	H1.6.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a person's sense of belonging in a community, place, etc., esp. the one in which he was born or brought up.
root	H1.7.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancestor or antecedent.
root	H1.8.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a descend?!ant.
root	H1.9.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of a word that remains after removal of all affixes; a morpheme with lexical meaning that is not further subdivisible into other morphemes with lexical meaning. Compare { {stem} %1 (sense 9)}.
root	H1.10.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a number or quantity that when multiplied by itself a certain number of times equals a given number or quantity.
	exam	1	3 is a cube root of 27.
root	H1.11.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {solution}. a number that when substituted for the variable satisfies a given equation.
	exam	1	2 is a root of x%3 - 2x - 4=0.
root	H1.12.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in harmony
	def	the note forming the founda?!tion of a chord.
root	H1.13.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	sexual intercourse.
root and branch	14.
	head	root
	syl	root and branch.
	pos	adv.
	def	entirely; completely; utterly.
root	xref
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {radical}.
root	H1.15.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {take root}. to put forth or establish a root and begin to grow.
root	H1.16.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {take root}. to become established, embedded, or effective.
root	H1.17.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or embed with or as if with a root or roots.
root	H1.18.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
root	xref
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {root out, root up}.
rooter	sub
	head	root
	syl	root+er
	pos	n.
rootlike	sub
	head	root
	syl	root+2like
	pos	adj.
rooty	sub
	head	root
	syl	root:y
	pos	adj.
rootiness	sub
	head	root
	syl	root:i+ness
	pos	n.
root	ety	C16: changed (through influence of #7root %1) from earlier wroot, from Old English wr*_otan; related to Old English wr*_ot snout, Middle Dutch wr*_ote mole
root	H2.1.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a pig
	def	to burrow in or dig up the earth in search of food, using the snout.
root	H2.2.
	syl	root
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by about, around, in, etc.
	def	to search vigorously but unsystematically.
rooter	sub
	head	root
	syl	root+er
	pos	n.
root beer	0.
	syl	root beer
	qual	U.S.
	def	an effervescent drink made from extract of various roots and herbs.
root canal	0.
	syl	root ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	the passage in the root of a tooth through which its nerves and blood vessels enter the pulp cavity.
root cap	0.
	syl	root cap
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow cone of loosely arranged cells that covers the growing tip of a root and protects it during its passage through the soil.
root climber	0.
	syl	root climb+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various climbing plants, such as the ivy, that adhere to a supporting structure by means of small roots growing from the side of the stem.
root crop	0.
	syl	root crop
	pos	n.
	def	a crop, as of turnips or beets, cultivated for the food value of its roots.
rooted	1.
	syl	root+ed
	pron	<1ru:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having roots.
rooted	2.
	syl	root+ed
	pron	<1ru:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply felt.
	exam	1	rooted objections.
rooted	3.
	syl	root+ed
	pron	<1ru:tid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	tired or defeated.
get rooted	4.
	head	rooted
	syl	get rooted&!
	qual	Austral. taboo slang.
	def	an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp. against another person.
root for	ety	C19: root perhaps a variant of Scottish rout to make a loud noise, from Old Norse rauta to roar
root for	0.
	syl	root for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. Informal.
	def	to give support to (a contestant, team, etc.), as by cheering.
root hair	0.
	syl	root hair
	pos	n.
	def	any of the hollow hairlike outgrowths of the outer cells of a root, just behind the tip, that absorb water and salts from the soil.
rootle	0.
	syl	root+le
	pron	<1ru:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another word for {root} %2.
rootless	0.
	syl	root+less
	pron	<1ru:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no roots, esp. (of a person) having no ties with a particular place or community.
rootlet	0.
	syl	root+let
	pron	<1ru:tlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small root or branch of a root.
root mean square	0.
	syl	root mean square
	pos	n.
	def	the square root of the average of the squares of a set of numbers or quantities.
	exam	1	the root mean square of
root nodule	0.
	syl	root nod+ule
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling on the root of a leguminous plant, such as the pea or clover, that contains bacteria of the genus capable of nitrogen fixation.
root out	0.
	syl	root out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or eliminate completely.
	exam	1	we must root out inefficiency.
root position	0.
	syl	root po+si+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the vertical distribution of the written notes of a chord in which the root of the chord is in the bass. See {position} (sense 12a), {inversion} (sense 5a).
rootstock	1.
	syl	root+stock
	pron	<1ru:t2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rhizome}.
rootstock	2.
	syl	root+stock
	pron	<1ru:t2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{stock} (sense 7)}.
rootstock	3.
	syl	root+stock
	pron	<1ru:t2stok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a basic structure from which offshoots have developed.
root up	0.
	syl	root up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear or dig up by the roots.
ropeable	alt
	head	ropable
	or	ropable
	syl	rope+a:ble
	pron	<1r*up*bL>
	pos	adj.
ropable	1.
	or	ropeable
	syl	rop+a:ble
	pron	<1r*up*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being roped.
ropable	2.a.
	or	ropeable
	syl	rop+a:ble
	pron	<1r*up*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	angry.
ropable	2.b.
	or	ropeable
	syl	rop+a:ble
	pron	<1r*up*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	wild or intractable.
	exam	1	a ropable beast.
rope	ety	Old English r*_ap; related to Old Saxon r*_ep, Old High German reif 
rope	1.a.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a fairly thick cord made of twisted and intertwined hemp or other fibres or of wire or other strong material.
rope	1.b.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rope bridge;
	exam	2	rope ladder.
rope	2.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of objects fastened or united to form a line.
	exam	1	a rope of pearls;
	exam	2	a rope of onions.
rope	3.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of material twisted or wound in the form of a cord.
rope	4.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	anything in the form of a filament or strand, esp. something viscous or glutinous.
	exam	1	a rope of slime.
rope	5.a.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope, noose, or halter used for hanging.
rope	5.b.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	death by hanging, strangling, etc.
give (someone) enough rope to hang himself	6.
	head	rope
	or	plenty of rope
	syl	give (someone) enough rope to hang himself
	def	to allow (a person) to accomplish his own downfall by his own foolish acts.
rope	7.a.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	to have a thorough understanding of a particular sphere of activity.
rope	7.b.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	to be experienced in the ways of the world.
rope	8.a.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	driven against the ropes enclosing the ring by an opponent's attack.
rope	8.b.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	in a defenceless or hopeless position. {~}
rope	9.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or fasten with or as if with a rope.
rope	10.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to enclose or divide by means of a rope.
rope	11.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become extended in a long filament or thread.
rope	12.
	syl	rope
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to tie (climbers) together with a rope.
rope dancer	0.
	syl	rope danc+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {tightrope walker}.
rope in	1.
	syl	rope in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to persuade to take part in some activity.
rope in	2.
	syl	rope in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to trick or entice into some activity.
rope's end	0.
	syl	rope's end
	pos	n.
	def	a short piece of rope, esp. as formerly used for flogging sailors.
ropewalk	0.
	syl	rope+walk
	pron	<1r*up2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow usually covered path or shed where ropes are made.
rope yarn	0.
	syl	rope yarn
	pos	n.
	def	the natural or synthetic fibres out of which rope is made.
ropier	infl
	head	ropy
	syl	rop:i+er
	pos	adj.
ropiest	infl
	head	ropy
	syl	rop:i+est.
	pos	adj.
ropy	1.
	syl	rop:y
	pron	<1r*upi>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {rop@.ey}. inferior or inadequate.
ropy	2.
	syl	rop:y
	pron	<1r*upi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a viscous or sticky sub?!stance
	def	forming strands or filaments.
ropy	3.
	syl	rop:y
	pron	<1r*upi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a rope.
	exam	1	ropy muscles.
ropiness	sub
	head	ropy
	syl	rop:i+ness
	pos	n.
roque	ety	C19: variant of #7croquet 
roque	0.
	syl	roque
	pron	<r*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a game developed from croquet, played on a hard surface with a resilient surrounding border from which the ball can rebound.
Roquefort	ety	C19: named after Roquefort, village in S France
Roquefort	0.
	syl	Roque+fort
	pron	<1rokfc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue-veined cheese with a strong flavour, made from ewe's and goat's milk: matured in caves.
roquelaure	ety	C18: from French, named after the Duc de Roquelaure (1656-1738), French marshal
roquelaure	0.
	syl	roq:ue+laure
	pron	<1rok*2lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's hooded knee-length cloak of the 18th and 19th centuries.
roquet	ety	C19: variant of #7croquet 
roquets	infl
	head	roquet
	syl	ro+quets
	pron	<-kiz>
	pos	vb.
roqueting	infl
	head	roquet
	syl	ro+quet+ing
	pron	<-kiiG>
	pos	vb.
roqueted	infl
	head	roquet
	syl	ro+queted
	pron	<-kid>
	pos	vb.
roquet	1.
	syl	ro+quet
	pron	<-kiz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	to drive one's ball against (another person's ball) in order to be allowed to croquet.
roquet	2.
	syl	ro+quet
	pron	<1r*uki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	the act of roqueting.
Roraima	0.
	syl	Ro+rai+ma
	pron	Portuguese <rc1rIma>
	pos	n.
	def	a federal territory of N Brazil: chiefly rainforest. Capital: Boa Vista. Area: 230104 sq. km (89740 sq. miles). Pop.: 40885 (1970).
rorqual	ety	C19: from French, from Norwegian r*"orhval, from Old Norse reytharhvalr, from reythr (from rauthr red)+ hvalr whale
rorqual	0.
	syl	ror+qual
	pron	<1rc:kw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several whalebone whales of the genus esp. family They have a dorsal fin and a series of grooves along the throat and chest. Also called: {finback}.
Rorschach test	ety	C20: name after Hermann Rorschach (1884-1922), Swiss psychiatrist
Rorschach test	0.
	syl	Ror:schach test
	pron	<1rc:Sa:k>, German <1rcrSax>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a personality test consisting of a number of unstructured ink blots presented for interpretation.
rort	ety	C20: back formation from rorty (in the sense: good, splendid) &- #!ror@.ty adj.
rort	0.
	syl	rort
	pron	<rc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a rowdy party or celebration.
Monte	infl
	head	Rosa
	syl	Mon+te
	pron	<1monti>, Italian <1montA>
	pos	n.
Rosa	H1.0.
	syl	Ro:sa
	pron	<1r*uz*>,, Italian <1rc:za>, Italian <1rc:za>, Italian <1montA>, Italian <1montA>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain between Italy and Switzerland: the highest in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4634 m (15204 ft.).
Salvator	infl
	head	Rosa
	syl	Sal:va:tor
	pron	<1salva2tcr>
	pos	n.
Rosa	H2.0.
	syl	Ro:sa
	pron	Italian <1rc:za>
	pos	n.
	def	1615-73, Italian artist, noted esp. for his romantic landscapes.
rosace	ety	C19: from French, from Latin ros*_aceus #7rosaceous 
rosace	1.
	syl	ros+ace
	pron	<1r*uzAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rose window}.
rosace	2.
	syl	ros+ace
	pron	<1r*uzAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rosette}.
rosaceous	ety	C18: from Latin ros*_aceus composed of roses, from rosa #7rose %1
rosaceous	1.
	syl	ro+sa+ceous
	pron	<r*u1zAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants typically having white, yellow, pink, or red five-petalled flowers. The family includes the rose, strawberry, blackberry, and many fruit trees such as apple, cherry, and plum.
rosaceous	2.
	syl	ro+sa+ceous
	pron	<r*u1zAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour rose; rose-coloured; rosy.
rosaniline	ety	C19: from #7rose %1#7+aniline 
rosanilin	alt
	head	rosaniline
	or	rosaniline
	syl	ro+san:i+lin
	pos	n.
rosaniline	0.
	or	rosanilin
	syl	ro+san:i+line
	pron	<r*u1z@ni2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown crystalline insoluble derivative of aniline used, in the form of its soluble hydrochloride, as a red dye. See also {fuchsin}.
rosarian	0.
	syl	ro+sar+i:an
	pron	<r*u1ze*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cultivates roses, esp. professionally.
Rosario	0.
	syl	Ro+sa+rio
	pron	<r*u1sa:ri*u>, Spanish <rc1sarjo>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in E Argentina, on the Paran*'a River: the second largest city in the country; industrial centre. Pop.: 810840 (1970).
rosarium	ety	C19: New Latin
rosariums	infl
	head	rosarium
	or	rosaria
	syl	ro+sar+i:ums
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosaria	infl
	head	rosarium
	or	rosariums
	syl	ro+sar:i:a.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosarium	0.
	syl	ro+sar+i:um
	pron	<r*u1ze*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rose garden.
rosary	ety	C14: from Latin ros*_arium rose garden, from ros*_arius of roses, from rosa #7rose %1
rosaries	infl
	head	rosary
	syl	ro+sar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosary	1.a.
	syl	ro+sar:y
	pron	<1r*uz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of prayers counted on a string of beads, usually consisting of five or 15 decades of Aves, each decade beginning with a Paternoster and ending with a Gloria.
rosary	1.b.
	syl	ro+sar:y
	pron	<1r*uz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a string of 55 or 165 beads used to count these prayers as they are recited.
rosary	2.
	syl	ro+sar:y
	pron	<1r*uz*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in other religions
	def	a similar string of beads used in praying.
rosary	3.
	syl	ro+sar:y
	pron	<1r*uz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed or garden of roses.
rosary	4.
	syl	ro+sar:y
	pron	<1r*uz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for a {garland} (of flowers, etc.).
Roscius	1.
	syl	Ros:ci:us
	pron	<1roski*s>, <-si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name died 62 #7b.c. Roman actor.
Roscius	2.
	syl	Ros:ci:us
	pron	<1roski*s>, <-si*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any actor. &- {#!Ros+ci@.an}
Roscommon	0.
	syl	Ros+com+mon
	pron	<ros1kom*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland county of N central Ireland, in Connacht: economy based on cattle and sheep farming. County town: Roscommon. Pop.: 53519 (1971). Area: 2463 sq. km (951 sq. miles).
rose	ety	Old English, from Latin rosa, probably from Greek rhodon rose
rose	H1.1.a.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any shrub or climbing plant of the rosaceous genus typically having prickly stems, compound leaves, and fragrant flowers.
rose	H1.1.b.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	rosebush;
	exam	2	rosetree.
rose	H1.2.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these plants.
rose	H1.3.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants, such as the rockrose and Christmas rose.
rose	H1.4.a.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a mod?!erate purplish-red colour; purplish pink.
rose	H1.4.b.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	rose paint.
rose	H1.5.a.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut for a diamond or other gemstone, having a hemispherical faceted crown and a flat base.
rose	H1.5.b.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a gem so cut.
rose	H1.6.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a perforated cap fitted to the spout of a watering can or the end of a hose, causing the water to issue in a spray.
rose	H1.7.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or decoration shaped like a rose; rosette.
rose	H1.8.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	See {red rose, white rose}.
bed of roses	9.
	head	rose
	syl	bed of roses.
	def	a situation of ease and luxury.
under the rose	10.
	head	rose
	syl	under the rose.
	def	in secret; privately; sub rosa.
rose	H1.11.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make rose-coloured; cause to blush or redden.
roselike	sub
	head	rose
	syl	rose+2like
	pos	adj.
rose	H2.0.
	syl	rose
	pron	<r*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {rise}.
ros'e	ety	from French, literally: pink, from Latin rosa #7rose %1
ros'e	0.
	syl	ro:s*'e
	pron	<1r*uzA>
	pos	n.
	def	any pink wine, made either by removing the skins of red grapes after only a little colour has been extracted or by mixing red and white wines.
rose acacia	0.
	syl	rose a:ca+cia
	pos	n.
	def	a leguminous shrub, of the southern U.S., having prickly branches bearing clusters of red scentless flowers. See also { {locust} (sense 2)}.
rose apple	0.
	syl	rose ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental myrtaceous tree, of the East Indies, cultivated in the tropics for its edible fruit.
roseate	1.
	syl	ro+se:ate
	pron	<1r*uzi2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour rose or pink.
roseate	2.
	syl	ro+se:ate
	pron	<1r*uzi2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively or idealistically optimistic.
roseately	sub
	head	roseate
	syl	ro+se:2ate+ly
	pos	adv.
rosebay	1.
	syl	rose+bay
	pron	<1r*uz2bA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several rhododendrons, esp. of E North America.
rosebay willowherb	2.
	head	rosebay
	syl	rosebay willowherb.
	def	a perennial onagraceous plant, (formerly that has spikes of deep pink flowers and is widespread in open places throughout N temperate regions.
rosebay	3.
	syl	rose+bay
	pron	<1r*uz2bA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oleander}.
Earl of	infl
	head	Roseberry
	syl	Earl of
	pos	n.
Roseberry	0.
	syl	Rose:ber:ry
	pron	<1r*uzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1847-1929, British statesman; Liberal prime minister (1894-95).
rosebud	1.
	syl	rose+bud
	pron	<1r*uz2b^d>
	pos	n.
	def	the bud of a rose.
rosebud	2.
	syl	rose+bud
	pron	<1r*uz2b^d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a pretty young woman.
rose campion	0.
	syl	rose cam+pi+on
	pos	n.
	def	a European caryophyllaceous plant, widely cultivated for its pink flowers. Its stems and leaves are covered with white woolly down. Also called: {dusty miller}.
beetle	alt
	head	rose chafer
	or	rose chafer
	syl	bee+tle
	pos	n.
rose chafer	0.
	or	beetle
	syl	rose chaf+er
	pos	n.
	def	a British scarabaeid beetle, that has a greenish-golden body with a metallic lustre and feeds on plants.
rose-coloured	1.
	syl	rose-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour rose; rosy.
rose-coloured	2.
	syl	rose-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively optimistic.
see through rose-coloured glasses	3.
	head	rose-coloured
	or	rospectacles 
	syl	see through rose-coloured glasses
	def	to view in an excessively optimistic light.
rose-cut	0.
	syl	rose-cut
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gemstone
	def	cut with a hemispherical faceted crown and a flat base.
rosefish	infl
	or	rosefishes
	syl	rose+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosefishes	infl
	head	rosefish
	or	rosefish
	syl	rose+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosefish	1.
	syl	rose+fish
	pron	<1r*uz2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a red scorpaenid food fish, of North Atlantic coastal wa?!ters.
rosefish	2.
	syl	rose+fish
	pron	<1r*uz2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other red fishes.
rose geranium	0.
	syl	rose ge+ra+ni:um
	pos	n.
	def	a small geraniaceous shrub, grown in North America for its pink flowers and fragrant leaves, used for scenting perfumes and cosmetics.
rosehip	0.
	syl	rose+hip
	pron	<1r*uz2hip>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry-like fruit of a rose plant. See {hip} %2.
rosella	ety	C19: probably alteration of Rose-hiller, after Rose Hill, Parramatta, near Sydney
rosella	0.
	syl	ro+sel+la
	pron	<r*u1zel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian parrots of the genus such as ({crimson rosella) }, often kept as cage birds.
rosemaling	ety	Norwegian, literally: rose painting
rosemaling	0.
	syl	ro+se:ma+ling
	pron	<1r*uz*2ma:liG>, <-s*->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of painted or carved decoration in Scandinavian peasant style consisting of floral motifs.
rose mallow	1.
	syl	rose mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	Also called in the U.S.: {marsh mallow}. any of several malvaceous marsh plants of the genus such as of E North America, having pink or white flowers and downy leaves.
rose mallow	2.
	syl	rose mal+low
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {hollyhock}.
rosemary	ety	C15: earlier rosmarine, from Latin r*_os dew+ mar*_inus marine; modern form influenced by folk ety?!mology, as if #7rose %1#7+ M#7ary 
rosemaries	infl
	head	rosemary
	syl	rose+mar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosemary	0.
	syl	rose+mar:y
	pron	<1r*uzm*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic European shrub, widely cultivated for its grey-green evergreen leaves, which are used in cookery for flavouring and yield a fragrant oil used in the manufacture of perfumes: family (labiates). It is the traditional flower of remembrance.
rose moss	0.
	syl	rose moss
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing portulacaceous plant, native to Brazil but widely cultivated as a garden plant for its brightly coloured flowers.
rose of Jericho	0.
	syl	rose of Jer:i+cho
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {resurrection plant}.
rose of Sharon	1.
	syl	rose of Shar+on
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Aaron's beard}. a creeping shrub, native to SE Europe but widely cultivated, having large yellow flowers: family
rose of Sharon	2.
	syl	rose of Shar+on
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {althaea}. a Syrian malvaceous shrub, (or cultivated for its red or purplish flowers.
roseola	ety	C19: from New Latin, diminutive of Latin roseus rosy
roseola	1.
	syl	ro+se:o+la
	pron	<r*u1zE*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any red skin eruption or rash.
roseola	2.
	syl	ro+se:o+la
	pron	<r*u1zE*l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {rubeola}.
roseolar	sub
	head	roseola
	syl	ro+1se:o+lar
	pos	adj.
rose quartz	0.
	syl	rose quartz
	pos	n.
	def	a rose-pink often translucent variety of quartz that is used for ornaments.
rose-root	0.
	syl	rose-root
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian crassulaceous mountain plant, with fleshy pink-tipped leaves, a thick fleshy pinkish underground stem, and a cluster of yellow flowers. Also called: {midsummer-men}.
roseries	infl
	head	rosery
	syl	ro+ser:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rosery	0.
	syl	ro+ser:y
	pron	<1r*uz*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a bed or garden of roses.
Rosetta	0.
	syl	Ro+set+ta
	pron	<r*u1zet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Egypt, in the Nile delta. Pop.: 36711 (1966).
Rosetta stone	0.
	syl	Ro+set+ta stone
	pos	n.
	def	a basalt slab discovered in 1799 at Rosetta, dating to the reign of Ptolemy V (196 #7b.c.) and carved with parallel inscriptions in Greek, Demotic, and hieroglyphics, which provided the key to the decipherment of ancient Egyptian texts.
rosette	ety	C18: from Old French: a little #7rose %1
rosette	1.
	syl	ro+sette
	pron	<r*u1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration or pattern resembling a rose, esp. an arrangement of ribbons or strips formed into a rose-shaped design and worn as a badge or presented as a prize.
rosette	2.
	syl	ro+sette
	pron	<r*u1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rose window}.
rosette	3.
	syl	ro+sette
	pron	<r*u1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	a rose-shaped patch of colour, such as one of the clusters of spots marking a leopard's fur.
rosette	4.
	syl	ro+sette
	pron	<r*u1zet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a circular cluster of leaves growing from the base of a stem.
rosette	5.
	syl	ro+sette
	pron	<r*u1zet>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant diseases characterized by abnormal leaf growth.
Ken (neth)	infl
	head	Rosewall
	syl	Ken (neth)
	pos	n.
Rosewall	0.
	syl	Rose:wall
	pron	<1r*uz2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, Australian tennis player: Australian champion 1953, 1955, and 1971-72; U.S. champion 1956 and 1970.
rose-water	1.a.
	syl	rose-wa:ter
	pos	n.
	def	scented water used as a perfume and in cooking, made by the distillation of rose petals or by impregnation with oil of roses.
rose-water	1.b.
	syl	rose-wa:ter
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	rose-water scent.
rose-water	2.
	syl	rose-wa:ter
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	elegant or delicate, esp. excessively so.
rose window	0.
	syl	rose win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a circular window, esp. one that has or?!namental tracery radiating from the centre to form a sym?!metrical roselike pattern. Also called: {wheel window, ro?!sette}.
rosewood	1.
	syl	rose+wood
	pron	<1r*uz2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard dark wood of any of various tropical and subtropical leguminous trees, esp. of the genus It has a roselike scent and is used in cabinetwork.
rosewood	2.
	syl	rose+wood
	pron	<1r*uz2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the trees yielding this wood.
Rosh Hashanah	ety	from Hebrew r*_osh hassh*_an*_ah, literally: beginning of the year, from r*_osh head+ hash-sh*_an*_ah year
Rosh Hashana	alt
	head	Rosh Hashanah
	or	Rosh Hashanah
	syl	Rosh Ha+sha+na
	pron	<1roS> <h*1Sa:n*>, Hebrew <1rcS> <haSa1na>
	pos	n.
Rosh Hashanah	0.
	or	Rosh Hashana
	syl	Rosh Ha+sha+nah
	pron	<1roS> <h*1Sa:n*>, Hebrew <1rcS> <haSa1na>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jewish New Year, celebrated on the first or first and second of Tishri and marked chiefly by the blowing of the shofar.
Rosicrucian	ety	C17: from Latin Rosae Crucis Rose of the Cross, translation of the German name Christian Rosenkreutz, supposed founder of the society in the 15th century
Rosicrucian	1.
	syl	Ro+si+cru+cian
	pron	<2r*uzi1kru:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a society professing esoteric religious doctrines, venerating the emblems of the rose and Cross as symbols of Christ's Resurrection and Redemption, and claiming various occult powers.
Rosicrucian	2.
	syl	Ro+si+cru+cian
	pron	<2r*uzi1kru:S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the Rosicrucians or Rosicrucianism.
Rosicrucianism	sub
	head	Rosicrucian
	syl	Ro+si+1cru+cian+ism
	pos	n.
Rosie Lee	0.
	syl	Ro+sie Lee
	pron	<1r*uzi> <1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cockney rhyming slang.
	def	tea.
rosily	0.
	syl	ros:i+ly
	pron	<1r*uzili>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a rosy manner; cheerfully.
rosin	ety	C14: variant of #7resin 
rosin	1.
	syl	ros+in
	pron	<1rozin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {colophony}. a translucent brittle amber substance produced in the distillation of crude turpentine oleoresin and used in making varnishes, printing inks, and sealing waxes and for treating the bows of stringed in?!stru?!ments.
rosin	2.
	syl	ros+in
	pron	<1rozin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {resin} (sense 1)}.
rosin	3.
	syl	ros+in
	pron	<1rozin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or coat with rosin.
rosiny	sub
	head	rosin
	syl	ros+in:y
	pos	adj.
Rosinante	ety	from Spanish, the name of Don Quixote's horse, from rocin old horse
Rosinante	0.
	syl	Ros+in+an:te
	pron	<2rozi1n@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a worn-out emaciated old horse.
rosin oil	0.
	syl	ros+in oil
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish fluorescent oily liquid obtained from certain resins, used in the manufacture of carbon black, var?!nishes, and lacquers. Also called: {rosinol, retinol}.
rosinweed	0.
	syl	ros:in+weed
	pron	<1rozin2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American plants of the genus and related genera, esp. the compass plant, having resinous juice, sticky foliage, and a strong smell: family (composites).
Roskilde	0.
	syl	Ros+kil+de
	pron	Danish <1rcskil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in Denmark, on NE Sj@alland west of Copenhagen: capital of Denmark from the 10th century to 1443; scene of the signing (1658) of the {Peace of Roskilde} between Denmark and Sweden. Pop.: 39147 (1970).
ROSPA	0.
	syl	ROSPA
	pron	<1rosp*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.
Ross	1.
	syl	Ross
	pron	<ros>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {James Clark}. 1800-62, British naval officer; explorer of the Arctic and Antarctic. He located the north magnetic pole (1831) and discovered the Ross Sea during an Antarctic voyage (1839-43).
Ross	2.
	syl	Ross
	pron	<ros>
	pos	n.
	def	his uncle, Sir {John}. 1777-1856, Scottish naval officer and Arctic explorer.
Ross	3.
	syl	Ross
	pron	<ros>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ron@.ald}. 1857-1932, English bacteriologist, who discovered the trans?!mission of malaria by mosquitoes: Nobel prize for medi?!cine 1902.
Ross and Cromarty	0.
	syl	Ross and Crom+ar+ty
	pron	<1krom*ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of NW Scotland, including the island of Lewis and many islets: now part of the Highland region.
Ross Dependency	0.
	syl	Ross De+pend+en+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a section of Antarctica administered by New Zealand: includes the coastal regions of Victoria Land and King Edward VII Land, the Ross Sea and islands, and the Ross Ice Shelf. Area: about 414400 sq. km (160000 sq. miles).
Christina Georgina	1.
	head	Rossetti
	syl	Chris:ti:na Geor:gi:na.
	def	1830-94, English Pre-Raphaelite poet.
Rossetti	2.
	syl	Ros:set:ti
	pron	<ro1zeti>
	pos	n.
	def	her brother, {Dan@.te Ga@.bri@.el}. 1828-82, English poet and painter: a leader of the Pre-Raphaelites.
Ross Ice Shelf	0.
	syl	Ross Ice Shelf
	pos	n.
	def	the ice shelf forming the S part of the Ross Sea, between Victoria Land and Byrd Land. Also called: {Ross Barrier, Ross Shelf Ice}.
Gioacchino Antonio	infl
	head	Rossini
	syl	Gio:ac:chi:no An:to:nio
	pron	<2Joak1kEno> <an1tc:njo>
	pos	n.
Rossini	0.
	syl	Ros:si:ni
	pron	<ro1sEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1792-1868, Italian composer, esp. of operas, such as (1816) and (1829).
Ross Island	0.
	syl	Ross Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Ross Sea: contains the active volcano Mount Erebus.
Rossiya	0.
	syl	Ros+si+ya
	pron	<ra1sEj*>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Russia}.
Ross Sea	0.
	syl	Ross Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a large arm of the S Pacific in Antarctica, incorporating the Ross Ice Shelf and lying between Victoria Land and the Edward VII Peninsula.
Edmond	infl
	head	Rostand
	syl	Ed:mond
	pron	<ed1m*~c>
	pos	n.
Rostand	0.
	syl	Ros:tand
	pron	French <rcs1t?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1918, French playwright and poet in the romantic tradition; best known for his verse drama (1897).
rostellum	ety	C18: from Latin: a little beak, from r*_ostrum a beak
rostella	infl
	head	rostellum
	syl	ros+tel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rostellum	0.
	syl	ros+tel+lum
	pron	<ro1stel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a small beaklike process, such as the hooked projection from the top of the head in tapeworms or the outgrowth from the stigma of an orchid.
rostellate	sub
	head	rostellum
	or	rostellar
	syl	ros+1tel+late
	pos	adj.
rostellar	sub
	head	rostellum
	or	rostellate
	syl	ros+1tel+lar
	pos	adj.
roster	ety	C18: from Dutch rooster grating or list (the lined paper looking like a grid)
roster	1.
	syl	ros+ter
	pron	<1rost*>
	pos	n.
	def	a list or register, esp. one showing the order of people enrolled for duty.
roster	2.
	syl	ros+ter
	pron	<1rost*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place on a roster.
Rostock	0.
	syl	Ros+tock
	pron	<1rostok>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N East Germany, on the Warnow estuary 13 km (8 miles) from the Baltic and its outport, Warne?!m*"unde: the chief port of East Germany; university (1419). Pop.: 211723 (1975 est.).
Rostov-on-Don	alt
	head	Rostov
	or	Rostov
	syl	Ros:tov-on-Don
	pron	<1rostov>
	pos	n.
Rostov	0.
	or	Rostov-on-Don
	syl	Ros+tov
	pron	<1rostov>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Soviet Union, on the River Don 48 km (30 miles) from the Sea of Azov: industrial centre. Pop.: 888000 (1975 est.).
Mstislav Leopoldovich	infl
	head	Rostropovich
	syl	Ms:ti:slav Le:o:pol:do:vich
	pron	<1mistisla:v>, Russian <msti1slaf> <lAa1pcldaviC>
	pos	n.
Rostropovich	0.
	syl	Ros:tro:po:vich
	pron	<2rostr*1p*uviC>, Russian <r*stra1pcviC>, Russian <msti1slaf> <lAa1pcldaviC>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1927 in the Soviet Union, cellist, composer, and conductor.
rostrum	ety	C16: from Latin r*_ostrum beak, ship's prow, from r*_odere to nibble, gnaw; in plural, r*_ostra, orator's platform, because this platform in the Roman forum was adorned with the prows of captured ships
rostrums	infl
	head	rostrum
	or	rostra
	syl	ros+trums
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rostra	infl
	head	rostrum
	or	rostrums
	syl	ros+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rostrum	1.
	syl	ros+trum
	pron	<1rostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any platform, stage, or dais on which public speakers stand to address an audience.
rostrum	2.
	syl	ros+trum
	pron	<1rostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform or dais in front of an orchestra on which the conductor stands.
rostrum	3.
	syl	ros+trum
	pron	<1rostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {ram} (sense 5)}.
rostrum	4.
	syl	ros+trum
	pron	<1rostr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the prow or beak of an ancient Roman ship.
rostrum	5.
	syl	ros+trum
	pron	<1rostr*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a beak or beaklike part.
rostral	sub
	head	rostrum
	syl	ros+tral
	pos	adj.
rostrate	sub
	head	rostrum
	or	rostrated
	syl	ros+trate
	pos	adj.
rostrated	sub
	head	rostrum
	or	rostrate
	syl	ros+1trat+ed
	pos	adj.
rosier	infl
	head	rosy
	syl	ros:i+er
	pos	adj.
rosiest	infl
	head	rosy
	syl	ros:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rosy	1.
	syl	ros:y
	pron	<1r*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour rose or pink.
rosy	2.
	syl	ros:y
	pron	<1r*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a healthy pink complexion.
	exam	1	rosy cheeks.
rosy	3.
	syl	ros:y
	pron	<1r*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	optimistic, esp. excessively so.
	exam	1	a rosy view of social im?!provements.
rosy	4.
	syl	ros:y
	pron	<1r*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of health, happiness, or joy.
	exam	1	rosy slumbers.
rosy	5.
	syl	ros:y
	pron	<1r*uzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling, consisting of, or abounding in roses.
rosily	sub
	head	rosy
	syl	ros:i+ly
	pos	adv.
rosiness	sub
	head	rosy
	syl	ros:i+ness
	pos	n.
rosy finch	0.
	syl	ros:y finch
	pos	n.
	def	any of several finches of the genus occurring in mountainous regions of North America and Asia. They have brown or grey plumage with pink patches on the wings, rump, and tail.
rot	ety	Old English rotian (vb.); related to Old Norse rotna. C13 (n.), from Scan?!di?!navian
rots	infl
	head	rot
	syl	rots
	pos	vb.
rotting	infl
	head	rot
	syl	rot+ting
	pos	vb.
rotted	infl
	head	rot
	syl	rot+ted.
	pos	vb.
rot	H1.1.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decay or cause to decay as a result of bacterial or fungal action.
rot	H1.2.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by off or away
	def	to fall or crumble (off) or break (away), as from natural decay, corrosive action, or long use.
rot	H1.3.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become weak, debilitated, or depressed through inertia, confinement, etc.; languish.
	exam	1	rotting in prison.
rot	H1.4.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become morally corrupt or degenerate.
rot	H1.5.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	another word for {ret}.
rot	H1.6.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of rotting or the state of being rotten.
rot	H1.7.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	n.
	def	something decomposed, dis?!integrated, or degenerate. Related adj.: {putrid}.
rot	H1.8.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {dry rot}.
rot	H1.9.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any putrefactive decomposition of tissues.
rot	H1.10.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in plants characterized by breakdown and decay of tissues, caused by parasitic bacteria, fungi, etc.
rot	H1.11.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a contagious fungal disease of sheep characterized by inflammation, swelling, a foul-smelling discharge, and lame?!ness.
rot	H1.12.
	syl	rot
	pron	<rot>
	pos	also; interj.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
rot	H2.0.
	syl	rot
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rotation (of a mathematical function).
rota	ety	C17: from Latin: a wheel
rota	0.
	syl	ro:ta
	pron	<1r*ut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a register of names showing the order in which people take their turn to perform certain duties.
Rota	0.
	syl	Ro:ta
	pron	<1r*ut*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the supreme ecclesiastical tribunal for judging cases brought before the Holy See.
Rotameter	0.
	syl	Ro+ta+me+ter
	pron	<1r*ut*2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a device used for measuring the flow of a fluid. It consists of a small float suspended in a vertical glass tube, the height of the float indicating the rate of flow.
Rotarian	1.
	syl	Ro+tar+i:an
	pron	<r*u1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Rotary Club.
Rotarian	2.
	syl	Ro+tar+i:an
	pron	<r*u1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Rotary Clubs or their members.
Rotarianism	sub
	head	Rotarian
	syl	Ro+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
rotary	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin rot*_arius, from Latin rota a wheel
rotary	1.
	syl	ro+ta+ry
	pron	<1r*ut*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or operating by rotation.
rotary	2.
	syl	ro+ta+ry
	pron	<1r*ut*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	turning or able to turn; revolving.
rotaries	infl
	head	rotary
	syl	ro+ta+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rotary	3.
	syl	ro+ta+ry
	pron	<1r*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a machine that rotates about an axis.
rotary	4.
	syl	ro+ta+ry
	pron	<1r*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. and Canadian.
	def	another term for {roundabout} (for traffic).
Rotary Club	0.
	syl	Ro+ta+ry Club
	pos	n.
	def	any of the local clubs that form {Rotary International}, an international association of professional and business men founded in the U.S. in 1905 to promote commu?!nity service.
rotary engine	1.
	syl	ro+ta+ry en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an internal-combustion engine having radial cylinders that rotate about a fixed crankshaft.
rotary engine	2.
	syl	ro+ta+ry en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine, such as a turbine or Wankel engine, in which power is transmitted directly to rotating components.
rotiller	alt
	head	rotary plough
	or	rotary plough
	syl	ro+till+er
	pos	n.
rotary plough	0.
	or	rotiller
	syl	ro+ta+ry plough
	pos	n.
	def	an implement with a series of blades mounted on a power-driven shaft which rotates so as to break up soil or destroy weeds.
rotary press	0.
	syl	ro+ta+ry press
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for printing from a revolving cylindrical forme, usually onto a continuous strip of paper.
rotate	1.
	syl	ro+tate
	pron	<r*u1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn around an axis, line, or point; revolve or spin.
rotate	2.
	syl	ro+tate
	pron	<r*u1tAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow or cause to follow a set order or sequence.
rotate	3.
	syl	ro+tate
	pron	<1r*utAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	designating a corolla the united petals of which radiate from a central point like the spokes of a wheel. &- {ro+#!tat+a@.ble}
rotation	1.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rotating; rotary mo?!tion.
rotation	2.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular cycle of events in a set order or sequence.
rotation	3.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a planned sequence of cropping according to which the crops grown in successive seasons on the same land are varied so as to make a balanced demand on its resources of fertility.
rotation	4.a.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular motion of a configuration about a given point or line, without a change in shape.
rotation	4.b.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a transformation in which the coordinate axes are rotated by a fixed angle about the origin.
rotation	4.c.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{curl} (sense 12)}. Abbrev. (for c.): {rot}
rotation	5.a.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spinning motion of a body, such as a planet, about an internal axis. Compare {{revolution} (sense 5a.)}.
rotation	5.b.
	syl	ro+ta+tion
	pron	<r*u1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one com?!plete turn in such motion.
rotational	sub
	head	rotation
	syl	ro+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
rotatory	alt
	head	rotative
	or	rotative
	syl	ro+ta+to:ry
	pron	<1r*ut*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
rotative	0.
	or	rotatory
	syl	ro+ta+tive
	pron	<1r*ut*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, possessing, or causing rotation.
rotatively	sub
	head	rotative
	syl	ro+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
rotator	1.
	syl	ro+ta+tor
	pron	<r*u1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, device, or part that rotates or causes rotation.
rotator	2.
	syl	ro+ta+tor
	pron	<r*u1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various muscles that revolve a part on its axis.
rote	ety	C14: origin unknown
rote	H1.1.
	syl	rote
	pron	<r*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a habitual or mechanical routine or pro?!ce?!dure.
by rote	2.
	head	rote
	syl	by rote.
	def	by repetition; by heart (often in the phrase {learn by rote) }.
rote	ety	C13: from Old French rote, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German rotta, Middle Dutch rotte 
rote	H2.0.
	syl	rote
	pron	<r*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient violin-like musical instrument; crwth.
rotenone	ety	C20: from Japanese r*_oten derris +-#7one 
rotenone	0.
	syl	ro+te:none
	pron	<1r*uti2n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless crystalline sub?!stance extracted from the roots of derris: a powerful insec?!ticide. Formula: C\2\3H\2\2O\6; relative density: 1.27; melting pt.: 163?%C.
rotgut	0.
	syl	rot+gut
	pron	<1rot2g^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious slang.
	def	alcoholic drink, esp. spirits, of inferior quality.
Rotherham	0.
	syl	Roth+er+ham
	pron	<1roD*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in N England, in South Yorkshire. Pop.: 84646 (1971).
Viscount	infl
	head	Rothermere
	syl	Viscount.
	pos	n.
Rothermere	0.
	syl	Roth:er:mere
	pron	<1roD*2mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1868-1940, British newspaper magnate.
Rothesay	0.
	syl	Rothe+say
	pron	<1roTsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Scotland, in Strathclyde region, on the E coast of Bute Island. Pop.: 6524 (1971).
Mark	infl
	head	Rothko
	syl	Mark.
	pos	n.
Rothko	0.
	syl	Roth:ko
	pron	<1ro$Tk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, U.S. abstract expressionist painter, born in Russia.
Rothschild	0.
	syl	Roth:schild
	pron	<1roTCIld>, <1roTs->
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful family of European Jewish bankers, prominent members of which were.
Lionel Nathan	1.
	head	Rothschild
	syl	Li:o:nel Na:than
	def	Baron de Rothschild. 1809-79, English banker and first Jewish member of Parliament.
Rothschild	2.
	syl	Roth:schild
	pron	<1roTCIld>, <1roTs->
	pos	n.
	def	his grandfather {Mey@.er Am@.schel} (#!ma$I$$ #!am#s$$l). 1743-1812, German financier and founder of the Rothschild banking firm.
Rothschild	3.
	syl	Roth:schild
	pron	<1roTCIld>, <1roTs->
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Na@.than Mey@.er}, Baron de Rothschild. 1777-1836, British banker, born in Germany.
roti	ety	from Hindi: bread
roti	0.
	syl	ro:ti
	pron	<1r*uti>, <1ruti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	a type of unleavened bread.
rotifer	ety	C18: from New Latin Rotifera, from Latin rota wheel+ ferre to bear
rotifer	0.
	syl	ro+ti+fer
	pron	<1r*utif*>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute aquatic multicellular invertebrate of the phylum having a ciliated wheel-like organ used in feeding and locomotion: common constituents of freshwater plankton. Also called: {wheel animalcule}.
rotiferal	sub
	head	rotifer
	or	rotiferous
	syl	ro+tif+er+al
	pron	<r*u1tif*r*l>
	pos	adj.
rotiferous	sub
	head	rotifer
	or	rotiferal
	syl	ro+1tif+er+ous
	pos	adj.
rotisserie	ety	French, from Old French rostir to #7roast 
rotisserie	1.
	syl	ro+tis+ser:ie
	pron	<r*u1tis*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a rotating spit on which meat, poultry, etc., can be cooked.
rotisserie	2.
	syl	ro+tis+ser:ie
	pron	<r*u1tis*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a shop or restaurant where meat is roasted to order.
rotl	ety	from Arabic ratl, perhaps from Greek litra a pound
rotls	infl
	head	rotl
	or	artal
	syl	rot:ls
	pron	<1a:ta:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
artal	infl
	head	rotl
	or	rotls
	syl	ar+tal
	pron	<1a:ta:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rotl	0.
	syl	rot:l
	pron	<1rotL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight used in Moslem countries, varying in value between about one and five pounds.
rotogravure	ety	C20: from Latin rota wheel+#7gravure 
rotogravure	1.
	syl	ro+to+gra+vure
	pron	<2r*ut*ugr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing process using copper cylinders etched photomechanically with many small holes, from which ink is transferred to a moving web of paper, plastic, etc., in a rotary press.
rotogravure	2.
	syl	ro+to+gra+vure
	pron	<2r*ut*ugr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	printed material produced in this way, esp. magazines.
rotogravure	xref
	syl	ro+to+gra+vure
	pron	<2r*ut*ugr*1vju*>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {roto}.
rotor	ety	C20: shortened form of #7rotator 
rotor	1.
	syl	ro+tor
	pron	<1r*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rotating member of a machine or device, esp. the armature of a motor or generator or the rotating assembly of a turbine. Compare {stator}.
rotor	2.
	syl	ro+tor
	pron	<1r*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of rotating parts, esp. the assembly of aerofoils of a helicopter.
rotor	3.
	syl	ro+tor
	pron	<1r*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	the revolving arm of the distributor of an internal-combustion engine.
Rotorua	0.
	syl	Ro+to+ru:a
	pron	<2r*ut*1ru:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in New Zealand, on N central North Island at the SW end of Lake Rotorua: health resort in a volcanic region. Pop.: 31265 (1971).
rotten	ety	C13: from Old Norse rottin; related to Old English rotian to #7rot 
rotten	1.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected with rot; decomposing, decaying, or putrid.
rotten	2.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	breaking up, esp. through age or hard use; disintegrating.
	exam	1	rotten ironwork.
rotten	3.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally despicable or corrupt.
rotten	4.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	def	untrustworthy, disloyal, or treacherous.
rotten	5.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unpleasant, unfortunate, or nasty.
	exam	1	rotten luck;
	exam	2	rotten weather.
rotten	6.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unsatisfactory or poor.
	exam	1	rotten workman?!ship.
rotten	7.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks, soils, etc.
	def	soft and crumbling, esp. as a result of weathering.
rotten	8.
	syl	rot+ten
	pron	<1rotN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
rottenly	sub
	head	rotten
	syl	rot+ten+ly
	pos	adv.
rottenness	sub
	head	rotten
	syl	rot+ten+ness
	pos	n.
rotten borough	0.
	syl	rot+ten bor+ough
	pos	n.
	usage	before the Reform Act of 1832
	def	any of certain English parliamentary constituencies with only a very few electors. Compare {pocket borough}.
rottenstone	0.
	syl	rot:ten+stone
	pron	<1rotN2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a much-weathered limestone, rich in silica: used in powdered form for polishing metal.
rotter	0.
	syl	rot+ter
	pron	<1rot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a worthless, unpleasant, or despicable person.
Rotterdam	0.
	syl	Rot+ter+dam
	pron	<1rot*2d@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province: the second largest city of the Netherlands and one of the world's largest ports; oil refineries, shipbuilding yards, etc. Pop.: 628389 (1974 est.).
Rottweiler	ety	German, named after Rottweil, German city where the dog was originally bred
Rottweiler	0.
	syl	Rott+wei+ler
	pron	<1rot2wIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of large dog with a smooth coat, black and dark tan in colour, and usually having a docked tail.
rotund	ety	C18: from Latin rotundus wheel-shaped, round, from rota wheel
rotund	1.
	syl	ro+tund
	pron	<r*u1t^nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	rounded or spherical in shape.
rotund	2.
	syl	ro+tund
	pron	<r*u1t^nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	plump.
rotund	3.
	syl	ro+tund
	pron	<r*u1t^nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	sonorous or grandiloquent; full in tone, style of speaking, etc.
rotundity	sub
	head	rotund
	or	rotundness
	syl	ro+1tun+di:ty
	pos	n.
rotundness	sub
	head	rotund
	or	rotundity
	syl	ro+1tund+ness
	pos	n.
rotundly	sub
	head	rotund
	syl	ro+1tund+ly
	pos	adv.
rotunda	ety	C17: from Italian rotonda, from Latin rotundus round, from rota a wheel
rotunda	0.
	syl	ro+tun+da
	pron	<r*u1t^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or room having a circular plan, esp. one that has a dome.
Georges	infl
	head	Rouault
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Rouault	0.
	syl	Rou:ault
	pron	<ru:1*u>, French <rwo>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1958, French expressionist artist. His work is deeply religious; it includes much stained glass.
Roubaix	0.
	syl	Rou+baix
	pron	French <ru1be>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N France near the Belgian border: forms, with Tourcoing, a large industrial conurbation. Pop.: 109797 (1975).
rouble	ety	C16: from Russian rubl silver bar, from Old Russian rubl*vi bar, block of wood, from rubiti to cut up
ruble	alt
	head	rouble
	or	rouble
	syl	ru+ble
	pron	<1ru:bL>
	pos	n.
rouble	0.
	or	ruble
	syl	rou+ble
	pron	<1ru:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the Soviet Union, divided into 100 kopecks.
roucou	ety	C17: via French from Tupi uruc*'u 
roucou	0.
	syl	rou+cou
	pron	<1ru:2ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {annatto}.
rou'e	ety	C19: from French, literally: one broken on the wheel, from rouer, from Latin rot*_are to revolve, from rota a wheel; with reference to the fate deserved by a debauchee
rou'e	0.
	syl	rou:*'e
	pron	<1ru:A>
	pos	n.
	def	a debauched or lecherous man; rake.
Rouen	0.
	syl	Rou+en
	qual	French
	def	rw?~a) a city in N France, on the River Seine: the chief river port of France; became capital of the duchy of Normandy in 912; scene of the burning of Joan of Arc (1431); university (1964). Pop.: 118332 (1975).
rouge	ety	C18: from French: red, from Latin rubeus 
rouge	1.
	syl	rouge
	pron	<ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a red powder, used as a cosmetic for adding redness to the cheeks.
rouge	2.
	syl	rouge
	pron	<ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {jeweller's rouge. ~}
rouge	3.
	syl	rouge
	pron	<ru:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	to apply rouge to.
Rouge Croix	0.
	syl	Rouge Croix
	pron	<2ru:Z> <1krwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pursuivant at the English college of arms.
Rouge Dragon	0.
	syl	Rouge Drag+on
	pron	<2ru:Z> <1dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a pursuivant at the English college of arms.
rouge et noir	ety	French, literally: red and black
rouge et noir	0.
	syl	rouge et noir
	pron	<1ru:Z> <A> <1nwa:>, French <ruZ> <e> <1nwar>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which the players put their stakes on any of two red and two black diamond-shaped spots marked on the table.
Claude Joseph	infl
	head	Rouget de Lisle
	syl	Claude Jo:seph
	pron	<klo:d> <Zc1zef>
	pos	n.
Rouget de Lisle	0.
	syl	Rou:get de Lisle
	pron	French <ruZe> <d*> <1lil>
	pos	n.
	def	1760-1836, French army officer: composer of the (1792), the French national anthem.
rough	ety	Old Eng?!lish r*_uh; related to Old Norse ruksa, Middle Dutch r*_uge, r*_uwe, German rauh 
rough	1.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	of a surface
	def	not smooth; uneven or irregular.
rough	2.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	of ground
	def	covered with scrub, boulders, etc.
rough	3.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	denoting or taking place on uncultivated ground.
	exam	1	rough grazing;
	exam	2	rough shooting.
rough	4.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	shaggy or hairy.
rough	5.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	turbulent; agitated.
	exam	1	a rough sea.
rough	6.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	of the performance or motion of something
	def	uneven; irregular.
	exam	1	a rough engine.
rough	7.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	of behaviour or char?!acter
	def	rude, coarse, ill mannered, inconsiderate, or violent.
rough	8.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	harsh or sharp.
	exam	1	rough words.
rough	9.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	severe or unpleasant.
	exam	1	a rough lesson.
rough	10.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	of work, a task, etc.
	def	requiring physical rather than mental effort.
rough	11.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ill or physically upset.
	exam	1	he felt rough after an evening of heavy drinking.
rough	12.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	unfair or unjust.
	exam	1	rough luck.
rough	13.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	harsh or grating to the ear.
rough	14.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	harsh to the taste.
rough	15.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	without refinement, luxury, etc.
rough	16.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	not polished or perfected in any detail; rudimentary; not elab?!orate.
	exam	1	rough workmanship;
	exam	2	rough justice.
rough	17.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	not prepared or dressed.
	exam	1	rough gemstones.
rough	18.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	of a guess, estimate, etc.
	def	approximate.
rough	19.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	usage	Austral. informal. of a chance
	def	not good.
rough	20.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	having the sound of aspirated.
rough	21.a.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	severe towards.
rough	21.b.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	unfortunate for (a person).
the rough side of one's tongue	22.
	head	rough
	syl	the rough side of one's tongue.
	def	harsh words; a reprimand, rebuke, or verbal attack. {~}
rough	23.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	rough ground.
rough	24.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	a sketch or preliminary piece of artwork.
rough	25.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	unfinished or crude state (esp. in the phrase {in the rough) }.
the rough	26.
	head	rough
	syl	the rough.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the part of the course bordering the fairways where the grass is un?!trimmed.
rough	27.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	the side of a tennis or squash racket on which the binding strings form an uneven line.
rough	28.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rough or violent person; thug.
rough	29.
	syl	rough
	pos	r^f; adj.
	def	the unpleasant side of some?!thing (esp. in the phrase {take the rough with the smooth) }.
rough	30.
	syl	rough
	pos	adv.
	def	in a rough manner; roughly.
sleep rough	31.
	head	rough
	syl	sleep rough.
	def	to spend the night in the open; be without a home or without shelter.
rough	32.
	syl	rough
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make rough; roughen.
rough	33.
	syl	rough
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out, in, etc.
	def	to prepare (a sketch, report, piece of work, etc.) in prelim?!inary form.
rough it	34.
	head	rough
	syl	rough it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to live without the usual comforts or conveniences of life. {~} See also {rough up}.
roughly	sub
	head	rough
	syl	rough+ly
	pos	adv.
roughness	sub
	head	rough
	syl	rough+ness
	pos	n.
roughage	1.
	syl	rough+age
	pron	<1r^fiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the coarse indigestible constituents of food or fodder, which provide bulk to the diet and aid di?!gestion.
roughage	2.
	syl	rough+age
	pron	<1r^fiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any rough or coarse material.
rough-and-ready	1.
	syl	rough-and-read:y
	pos	adj.
	def	crude, unpolished, or hastily pre?!pared, but sufficient for the purpose.
rough-and-ready	2.
	syl	rough-and-read:y
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	with?!out formality or refinement; rudely vigorous.
rough-and-readiness	sub
	head	rough-and-ready
	syl	rough-and-?!1read:i+ness
	pos	n.
rough-and-tumble	1.
	syl	rough-and-tum:ble
	pos	n.
	def	a fight or scuffle without rules. {~}
rough-and-tumble	2.
	syl	rough-and-tum:ble
	pos	n.
	def	characterized by roughness, disorderliness, and dis?!regard for rules or conventions.
rough breathing	0.
	syl	rough breath+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek
	def	the sign (###800702) placed over an initial vowel, indicating that (in ancient Greek) it was pro?!nounced with an Compare {smooth breathing}.
roughcast	1.
	syl	rough+cast
	pron	<1r^f2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse plaster used to cover the surface of an external wall.
roughcast	2.
	syl	rough+cast
	pron	<1r^f2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any rough or preliminary form, model, etc. {~}
roughcast	3.
	syl	rough+cast
	pron	<1r^f2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	covered with or denoting roughcast.
roughcasts	infl
	head	roughcast
	syl	rough+casts
	pos	vb.
roughcasting	infl
	head	roughcast
	syl	rough+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
roughcast	infl
	syl	rough+cast.
	pos	vb.
roughcast	4.
	syl	rough+cast
	pron	<1r^f2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply roughcast to (a wall, etc.).
roughcast	5.
	syl	rough+cast
	pron	<1r^f2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare in rough.
roughcast	6.
	syl	rough+cast
	pron	<1r^f2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {rough-hew}.
roughcaster	sub
	head	roughcast
	syl	rough+2cast+er
	pos	n.
rough diamond	1.
	syl	rough di:a+mond
	pos	n.
	def	an unpolished diamond.
rough diamond	2.
	syl	rough di:a+mond
	pos	n.
	def	an intrinsically trustworthy or good person with uncouth manners or dress.
rough-dry	1.
	syl	rough-dry
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes or linen
	def	dried ready for pressing.
rough-dries	infl
	head	rough-dry
	syl	rough-dries
	pos	vb.
rough-drying	infl
	head	rough-dry
	syl	rough-dry:ing
	pos	vb.
rough-dried	infl
	head	rough-dry
	syl	rough-dried.
	pos	vb.
rough-dry	2.
	syl	rough-dry
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dry (clothes, etc.) without smoothing or pressing.
roughen	0.
	syl	rough+en
	pron	<1r^fN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become rough.
rough fish	0.
	syl	rough fish
	pos	n.
	def	a fish that is neither a sport fish nor useful as food or bait for sport fish.
rough-hews	infl
	head	rough-hew
	syl	rough-hews
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rough-hewing	infl
	head	rough-hew
	syl	rough-hew:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rough-hewed -hewed	infl
	head	rough-hew
	or	rough-hewn
	syl	rough-hewed; -hewed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rough-hewn	infl
	head	rough-hew
	or	rough-hewed -hewed
	syl	rough-hewn.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rough-hew	1.
	syl	rough-hew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or hew (timber, stone, etc.) roughly without finishing the surface.
rough-hew	2.
	syl	rough-hew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {roughcast}. to shape roughly or crudely.
roughhouse	1.
	syl	rough+house
	pron	<1r^f2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	rough, disorderly, or noisy behaviour.
roughhouse	2.
	syl	rough+house
	pron	<1r^f2haus>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to treat (someone) in a boisterous or rough way.
roughish	0.
	syl	rough+ish
	pron	<1r^fiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat rough.
rough-legged buzzard	0.
	syl	rough-leg:ged buz+zard
	pos	n.
	def	a buzzard, of Europe, Asia, and North America, having feathers covering its legs.
roughneck	1.
	syl	rough+neck
	pron	<1r^f2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a rough or violent person; thug.
roughneck	2.
	syl	rough+neck
	pron	<1r^f2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a worker in an oil-drilling operation.
rough passage	1.
	syl	rough pass+age
	pos	n.
	def	a stormy sea journey.
rough passage	2.
	syl	rough pass+age
	pos	n.
	def	a difficult or testing time.
rough puff pastry	0.
	syl	rough puff pas+try
	pos	n.
	def	a rich flaky pastry made with butter and used for pie-crusts, flans, etc.
roughrider	0.
	syl	rough+rid:er
	pron	<1r^f2rId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rider of wild or unbroken horses.
roughshod	1.
	syl	rough+shod
	pron	<1r^f2Sod>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	shod with rough-bottomed shoes to prevent sliding.
ride roughshod over	2.
	head	roughshod
	syl	ride roughshod over.
	def	to treat harshly and without consideration.
rough-spoken	0.
	syl	rough-spok:en
	pos	adj.
	def	rude or uncouth in speech; blunt.
rough stuff	0.
	syl	rough stuff
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	violence.
rough up	1.
	syl	rough up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat violently; beat up.
rough up	2.
	syl	rough up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (feathers, hair, etc.) to stand up by rubbing against the grain.
roulade	ety	C18: from French, literally: a rolling, from rouler to #7roll 
roulade	1.
	syl	rou+lade
	pron	<ru:1la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a slice of meat rolled, esp. around a stuffing, and cooked.
roulade	2.
	syl	rou+lade
	pron	<ru:1la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate run in vocal music.
rouleau	ety	C17: from French, from role #7roll 
rouleaux	infl
	head	rouleau
	or	rouleaus
	syl	rou+leaux
	pron	<-l*u>, <-l*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rouleaus	infl
	head	rouleau
	or	rouleaux
	syl	rou+leaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rouleau	1.
	syl	rou+leau
	pron	<1ru:l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a roll of paper containing coins.
rouleau	2.
	syl	rou+leau
	pron	<1ru:l*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a roll of ribbon.
Roulers	0.
	syl	Rou+lers
	pron	<ru:1le*z>, French <ru1lers>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Belgium, in West Flanders province. Pop.: 40428 (1970). Flemish name: {Roeselare}.
roulette	ety	C18: from French, from rouelle a little wheel, from roue a wheel, from Latin rota 
roulette	1.
	syl	rou+lette
	pron	<ru:1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a gambling game in which a ball is dropped onto a spinning horizontal wheel divided into 37 or 38 coloured and numbered slots, with players betting on the slot into which the ball will fall.
roulette	2.
	syl	rou+lette
	pron	<ru:1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a toothed wheel for making a line of perforations.
roulette	3.
	syl	rou+lette
	pron	<ru:1let>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve generated by a point on one curve rolling on another. {~}
roulette	4.
	syl	rou+lette
	pron	<ru:1let>
	pos	n.
	def	to use a roulette on (something), as in engraving, making stationery, etc.
Roumania	0.
	syl	Rou+ma+ni:a
	pron	<ru:1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Rumania}.
Roumanian	sub
	head	Roumania
	syl	Rou+1ma+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Roumelia	0.
	syl	Rou+me+li:a
	pron	<ru:1mEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Rumelia}.
round	ety	C13: from Old French ront, from Latin rotundus round, from rota a wheel &- #!round+ness n. #e Usage. See around.
round	1.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a flat circular shape, as a disc or hoop.
round	2.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of a sphere or ball.
round	3.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	curved; not angular.
round	4.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or using circular motion.
round	5.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	complete; entire.
	exam	1	a round dozen.
round	6.a.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming or expressed by an integer or whole number, with no fraction.
round	6.b.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressed to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand.
	exam	1	in round figures.
round	7.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sum of money
	def	considerable; ample.
round	8.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	fully depicted or developed, as a character in a book.
round	9.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sound
	def	full and sonorous.
round	10.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pace
	def	brisk; lively.
round	11.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of speech
	def	candid; straightforward; unmodified.
	exam	1	a round assertion.
round	12.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vowel
	def	pronounced with rounded lips. {~}
round	13.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a round shape or object.
round	14.a.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	in full de?!tail.
round	14.b.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	with the audience all round the stage.
round	15.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a ses?!sion, as of a negotiation.
	exam	1	a round of talks.
round	16.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a series, cycle, or sequence.
	exam	1	a giddy round of parties.
the daily round	17.
	head	round
	syl	the daily round.
	def	the us?!ual activities of one's day.
round	18.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a stage of a competition.
	exam	1	he was eliminated in the first round.
round	19.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a series of calls, esp. in a set order.
	exam	1	a doctor's rounds;
	exam	2	a milkman's round.
round	20.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a playing of all the holes on a golf course.
round	21.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a single turn of play by each player, as in a card game.
round	22.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	one of a number of periods constituting a boxing, wrestling, or other match, each usually lasting three minutes.
round	23.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a speci?!fied number of arrows shot from a specified distance.
round	24.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a single discharge by a number of guns or a single gun.
round	25.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a bullet, blank cartridge, or other charge of ammunition.
round	26.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a number of drinks bought at one time for a group of people.
round	27.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a single slice of bread or toast or a single sandwich.
round	28.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a gener?!al outburst of applause, cheering, etc.
round	29.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	movement in a circle or around an axis.
round	30.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	a partsong in which the voices follow each other at equal intervals at the same pitch.
round	31.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a se?!quence of bells rung in order of treble to tenor. Compare { {change} (sense 29)}.
round	32.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a dance in which the dancers move in a cir?!cle.
round	33.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a cut of beef from the thigh between the rump and the shank.
round	34.a.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	to go from place to place, as in making deliveries or social calls.
round	34.b.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of information, rumour, etc.
	def	to be passed around, so as to be generally known. {~}
round	35.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less formal word for {around}.
all year round	36.
	head	round
	syl	all year round.
	def	throughout the year; in every month. {~}
round	37.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become round.
round	38.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encircle; surround.
round	39.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	to move or cause to move with circular motion.
	exam	1	to round a bend.
round	40.a.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	to pronounce (a speech sound) with rounded lips.
round	40.b.
	syl	round
	pron	<raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	to purse (the lips). {~} See also {round down, round off, round on, round out, roundup}.
roundabout	1.
	syl	round+a:bout
	pron	<1raund*2baut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a revolving circular platform provided with wooden animals, seats, etc., on which people ride for amusement; merry-go-round.
roundabout	2.
	syl	round+a:bout
	pron	<1raund*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a road junction in which traffic streams circulate around a central island. U.S. name: {traffic circle}.
roundabout	3.
	syl	round+a:bout
	pron	<1raund*2baut>
	pos	adj.
	def	indirect or circuitous; devious. {~} {round about}.
roundabout	4.
	syl	round+a:bout
	pron	<1raund*2baut>
	pos	adj.
	def	on all sides.
	exam	1	spectators standing round about.
roundabout	5.
	syl	round+a:bout
	pron	<1raund*2baut>
	pos	adj.
	def	approximately.
	exam	1	at round about 5 o'clock.
round and round	0.
	syl	round and round
	pos	adv. prep.
	def	following a circuitous or circular course for a comparatively long time, esp. vainly.
round angle	0.
	syl	round an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {perigon}.
round-arm	0.
	syl	round-arm
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	denoting or using bowling with the arm held more or less horizontal.
round clam	0.
	syl	round clam
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {quahog}.
round dance	1.
	syl	round dance
	pos	n.
	def	a dance in which the dancers form a circle.
round dance	2.
	syl	round dance
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance, such as the waltz, in which couples revolve.
round down	0.
	syl	round down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower (a number) to the nearest whole number or ten, hundred, or thousand below it. Compare {round up}.
rounded	1.
	syl	round+ed
	pron	<1raundid>
	pos	adj.
	def	round or curved.
rounded	2.
	syl	round+ed
	pron	<1raundid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having been made round or curved.
rounded	3.
	syl	round+ed
	pron	<1raundid>
	pos	adj.
	def	full, mature, or complete.
rounded	4.
	syl	round+ed
	pron	<1raundid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the lips
	def	pursed, as in pronouncing the sound (u:).
rounded	5.
	syl	round+ed
	pron	<1raundid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speech sound
	def	articulated with rounded lips.
roundedly	sub
	head	rounded
	syl	round+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
roundedness	sub
	head	rounded
	syl	round+ed+ness
	pos	n.
roundel	ety	C13: from Old French rondel a little circle; see #7rondel 
roundel	1.
	syl	roun+del
	pron	<1raundL>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of rondeau consisting of three stanzas each of three lines with a refrain after the first and the third.
roundel	2.
	syl	roun+del
	pron	<1raundL>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular mark of red, white, and blue on British military aircraft.
roundel	3.
	syl	roun+del
	pron	<1raundL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ornamental circular window, panel, medallion, plate, disc, etc.
roundel	4.
	syl	roun+del
	pron	<1raundL>
	pos	n.
	def	a round plate of armour used to protect the armpit.
roundel	5.
	syl	roun+del
	pron	<1raundL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a charge in the shape of a circle.
roundel	6.
	syl	roun+del
	pron	<1raundL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {roundelay}.
roundelay	ety	C16: from Old French rondelet a little rondel, from rondel; also influenced by {#7lay %4}
roundelay	1.
	syl	roun+de+lay
	pron	<1raundi2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {roundel}. a slow medieval dance performed in a circle.
roundelay	2.
	syl	roun+de+lay
	pron	<1raundi2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a song in which a line or phrase is repeated as a refrain.
rounder	1.
	syl	round+er
	pron	<1raund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a run round all four bases after one hit in rounders.
rounder	2.
	syl	round+er
	pron	<1raund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool or machine for rounding edges or surfaces.
rounders	0.
	syl	round+ers
	pron	<1raund*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a ball game resembling baseball, in which players run between bases after hitting the ball, scoring a {rounder} if they run round all four before the ball is retrieved.
round hand	0.
	syl	round hand
	pos	n.
	def	a style of handwriting with large rounded curves. Compare {italic, copperplate} (sense 3).
Roundhead	ety	referring to their short-cut hair
Roundhead	0.
	syl	Round+head
	pron	<1raund2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a supporter of Parliament against Charles I during the Civil War. Compare {Cavalier}.
roundhouse	1.
	syl	round+house
	pron	<1raund2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular building in which railway locomotives are serviced or housed, radial tracks being fed by a central turntable.
roundhouse	2.a.
	syl	round+house
	pron	<1raund2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a swinging punch or style of punching.
roundhouse	2.b.
	syl	round+house
	pron	<1raund2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a roundhouse style.
roundhouse	3.
	syl	round+house
	pron	<1raund2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pinochle, U.S.
	def	a meld of all four kings and queens.
roundhouse	4.
	syl	round+house
	pron	<1raund2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {jail}.
roundhouse	5.
	syl	round+house
	pron	<1raund2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a cabin on the quarter-deck of a sailing ship.
roundish	0.
	syl	round+ish
	pron	<1raundiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat round.
roundlet	ety	C14: from Old French rondelet, from Old French #7rondel 
roundlet	0.
	syl	round+let
	pron	<1raundlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a small circle.
roundly	1.
	syl	round+ly
	pron	<1raundli>
	pos	adv.
	def	frankly, bluntly, or thoroughly.
	exam	1	to be roundly criticized.
roundly	2.
	syl	round+ly
	pron	<1raundli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a round manner or so as to be round.
round off	1.
	syl	round off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to bring to a satisfactory conclusion; complete, esp. agreeably.
	exam	1	we rounded off the evening with a brandy.
round off	2.
	syl	round off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make round or less jagged.
round on	0.
	syl	round on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attack or reply to (someone) with sudden irritation or anger.
round out	1.
	syl	round out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or become bigger or plumper; fill out, esp. so as to be symmetrical.
round out	2.
	syl	round out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to round up (a number).
round robin	1.
	syl	round rob+in
	pos	n.
	def	a letter, esp. a petition or protest, having the signatures in a circle in order to disguise the order of sign?!ing.
round robin	2.
	syl	round rob+in
	pos	n.
	def	any letter or petition signed by a number of peo?!ple.
round robin	3.
	syl	round rob+in
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tournament, as in a competitive game or sport, in which each player plays against every other player.
round-shouldered	0.
	syl	round-shoul:dered
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a faulty posture characterized by drooping shoulders and a slight forward bending of the back.
roundsmen	infl
	head	roundsman
	syl	rounds+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
roundsman	0.
	syl	rounds+man
	pron	<1raundzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who makes rounds, as for inspection or to deliver goods.
round table	0.a.
	syl	round ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of parties or people on equal terms for discussion.
round table	0.b.
	syl	round ta+ble
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a round-table conference.
the	infl
	head	Round Table
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Round Table	1.
	syl	Round Ta+ble
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the table of King Arthur, shaped so that his knights could sit around it without any having precedence.
Round Table	2.
	syl	Round Ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	Arthur and his knights collectively.
Round Table	3.
	syl	Round Ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	one of an organization of clubs of young busi?!ness and professional men who meet in order to further soc?!ial and business activities and charitable work.
round the clock)	alt
	head	round-the-clock
	or	round-the-clock
	syl	round the clock)
	pos	adj. as; adv.
round top	0.
	syl	round top
	pos	n.
	def	a platform round the masthead of a sailing ship.
round trip	0.
	syl	round trip
	pos	n.
	def	a trip to a place and back again, esp. returning by a different route.
round-trip ticket	0.
	syl	round-trip tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {return ticket}.
roundup	1.
	syl	round+up
	pron	<1raund2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of gathering together livestock, esp. cattle, so that they may be branded, counted, or sold.
roundup	2.
	syl	round+up
	pron	<1raund2^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a collection of suspects or criminals by the police, esp. in a raid.
roundup	3.
	syl	round+up
	pron	<1raund2^p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any similar act of collecting or bringing together.
	exam	1	a roundup of today's news.
roundup	4.
	syl	round+up
	pron	<1raund2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	to gather (animals, suspects, etc.) together.
	exam	1	to round ponies up.
roundup	5.
	syl	round+up
	pron	<1raund2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	to raise (a number) to the nearest whole number or ten, hundred, or thousand above it. Compare {round down}.
roundworm	0.
	syl	round+worm
	pron	<1raund2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any nematode worm, esp. a common intestinal parasite of man and pigs.
roup	ety	C16: of unknown origin
roup	H1.0.
	syl	roup
	pron	<ru:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	any of various chronic respiratory diseases of birds, esp. poultry.
roupy	sub
	head	roup
	syl	roup:y
	pos	adj.
roup	ety	C16 (originally: to shout): of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic raupa to boast
	infl
	head	roup
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
roup	H2.1.
	syl	roup
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell by auction. {~}
roup	H2.2.
	syl	roup
	pron	<r*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an auction.
rouse	ety	C15 (in sense 5): origin obscure
rouse	H1.1.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring (oneself or another person) out of sleep, unconsciousness, etc., or (of a person) to come to consciousness in this way.
rouse	H1.2.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provoke or stir.
	exam	1	to rouse someone's anger.
rouse oneself	3.
	head	rouse
	syl	rouse oneself.
	def	to become active or energetic.
rouse	H1.4.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to start or cause to start from cover.
	exam	1	to rouse game birds.
rouse	H1.5.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Falconry. of hawks
	def	to ruffle the feathers and cause them to stand briefly on end (a sign of contentment).
rouse	H1.6.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to speak scoldingly or rebukingly (to).
rousedness	sub
	head	rouse
	syl	rous+ed:ness
	pron	<1rauzidnis>
	pos	n.
rouser	sub
	head	rouse
	syl	rous+er
	pos	n.
rouse	ety	C17: probably a variant of #7carouse (as in the phrase drink a rouse, erroneous for drink carouse) ; compare Danish drikke en rus to become drunk, German Rausch drunkenness
rouse	H2.1.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an alcoholic drink, esp. a full measure.
rouse	H2.2.
	syl	rouse
	pron	<rauz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {carousal}.
rouseabout	0.
	syl	rouse+a:bout
	pron	<1rauz*2baut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an unskilled labourer.
rousing	0.
	syl	rous+ing
	pron	<1rauziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to rouse or excite; lively, brisk, or vigorous.
	exam	1	a rousing chorus. ?-
Henri	1.
	head	Rousseau
	syl	Hen:ri
	pron	<?~a1ri>
	def	called 1844-1910, French painter, who created bold dreamlike pic?!tures, often of exotic landscapes in a naive style. Among his works are (1897) and (1904-06). He also worked as a customs official.
Jean Jacques	2.
	head	Rousseau
	syl	Jean Jacques
	pron	<Z*~a> <1Zak>
	def	1712-78, French philosopher and writer, born in Switzerland, who strongly influenced the theories of the French Revolution and the romantics. Many of his ideas spring from his belief in the natural goodness of man, whom he felt was warped by society. His works include (1762), (1762), and his (1782).
Th'eodore	3.
	head	Rousseau
	syl	Th*'e:o:dore
	pron	<tAc1dcr>
	def	1812-67, French landscape painter: leader of the Barbizon school.
Roussillon	0.
	syl	Rous+sil+lon
	pron	French <rusi1j?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of S France: united with Aragon in 1172; passed to the French crown in 1659; now forms part of the region of Languedoc-Roussillon.
roust	ety	C17: perhaps an alteration of #7rouse %1
roust	0.
	syl	roust
	pron	<raust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to rout or stir, as out of bed.
roustabout	1.
	syl	roust+a:bout
	pron	<1raust*2baut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an unskilled labourer.
roustabout	2.
	syl	roust+a:bout
	pron	<1raust*2baut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a hand hired to work in the woolsheds at sheep shearing, though not himself a shearer.
rout	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman rute, from Old French: disorderly band, from Latin ruptus broken, from rumpere to burst; see #7route 
rout	H1.1.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	n.
	def	an overwhelming and disorderly defeat.
rout	H1.2.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy rabble.
rout	H1.3.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a group of three or more people proceeding to commit an illegal act.
rout	H1.4.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a large party or social gathering.
rout	H1.5.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat and cause to flee in confusion.
rout	ety	C16: variant of #7root %2
rout	H2.1.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dig over or turn up (something), esp. (of an animal) with the snout; root.
rout	H2.2.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out or up
	def	to get or find by searching.
rout	H2.3.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to force or drive out.
	exam	1	they routed him out of bed at midnight.
rout	H2.4.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to hollow or gouge out.
rout	H2.5.
	syl	rout
	pron	<raut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to search, poke, or rummage.
route	ety	C13: from Old French rute, from Vulgar Latin rupta via (unattested), literally: a broken (established) way, from Latin ruptus broken, from rumpere to break, burst
route	1.
	syl	route
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the choice of roads taken to get to a place.
route	2.
	syl	route
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular journey travelled.
route	3.
	syl	route
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the means (mouth or injection) by which a drug or agent is administered or enters the body.
	exam	1	oral route.
route	4.
	syl	route
	pron	<ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan the route of; send by a particular route.
routemarch	1.
	syl	route+march
	pron	<1ru:t2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a long training march.
routemarch	2.
	syl	route+march
	pron	<1ru:t2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any long exhausting walk. {~}
routemarch	3.
	syl	route+march
	pron	<1ru:t2ma:C>
	pos	n.
	def	to go or send on a routemarch.
router	0.
	syl	rout+er
	pron	<1raut*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tools or machines for hollowing out, cutting grooves, etc.
routine	ety	C17: from Old French, from route a customary way, #7route 
routine	1.
	syl	rou+tine
	pron	<ru:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a usual or regular method of procedure, esp. one that is unvarying.
routine	2.
	syl	rou+tine
	pron	<ru:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a program or part of a program performing a specific function.
	exam	1	an input routine;
	exam	2	an output routine.
routine	3.
	syl	rou+tine
	pron	<ru:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a set sequence of dance steps.
routine	4.
	syl	rou+tine
	pron	<ru:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hackneyed or insincere speech.
routine	5.
	syl	rou+tine
	pron	<ru:1tEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of routine.
routinely	sub
	head	routine
	syl	rou+1tine+ly
	pos	adv.
routinism	sub
	head	routine
	syl	rou+1tin+ism
	pos	n.
routinist	sub
	head	routine
	syl	rou+1tin+ist
	pos	n.
roux	ety	French: brownish, from Latin russus #7russet 
roux	0.
	syl	roux
	pron	<ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of equal amounts of fat and flour, heated, blended, and used as a basis for sauces.
rove	ety	C15 roven (in archery) to shoot at a target chosen at random (C16: to wander, stray), from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic r*_afa to wander
rove	H1.1.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wander about (a place) with no fixed direction; roam.
rove	H1.2.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the eyes
	def	to look around; wander.
rove	H1.3.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. esp. of a man
	def	to be sexually unfaithful; have affairs.
rove	H1.4.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	to play as a rover. {~}
rove	H1.5.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of roving.
rove	H2.1.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull out and twist (fibres of wool, cotton, etc.) lightly, as before spinning or in carding.
rove	H2.2.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	wool, cotton, etc., thus prepared.
rove	ety	C15: from Scandinavian; compare Ice?!landic ro 
rove	H3.0.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal plate through which a rivet is passed and then clenched over.
rove	H4.0.
	syl	rove
	pron	<r*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {reeve} %2.
rove beetle	0.
	syl	rove bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the family char?!acterized by very short elytra and an elongated body: typi?!cally they are of carnivorous or scavenging habits.
rove-over	0.
	syl	rove-o:ver
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. in sprung rhythm
	def	denoting a metrical foot left incomplete at the end of one line and completed in the next.
rover	ety	C15: from #7rove %1
rover	H1.1.
	syl	rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who roves; wanderer.
rover	H1.2.
	syl	rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a mark selected at random for use as a target.
rover	H1.3.
	syl	rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	a ball that has been driven through all the hoops but has not yet hit the winning peg.
rover	H1.4.
	syl	rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	one of the players in the ruck.
rover	ety	C14: probably from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, from roven to rob
rover	H2.0.
	syl	rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pirate or pirate ship.
rover	ety	C18: from #7rove %2
rover	H3.0.
	syl	rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for roving wool, cotton, etc., or a person who operates such a machine.
Rover Scout	alt
	head	Rover
	or	Rover
	syl	Rov+er Scout
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
Rover	0.
	or	Rover Scout
	syl	Rov+er
	pron	<1r*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the former name for {Venture Scout}.
roving commission	0.
	syl	rov+ing com+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	authority or power given in a general area, without precisely defined terms of reference.
row	ety	Old English r*_aw, r*_@aw; related to Old High German r*_iga line, Lithuanian raiwe strip
row	H1.1.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of persons or things in a line.
	exam	1	a row of chairs.
row	H1.2.a.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a street, esp. a narrow one lined with identical houses.
row	H1.2.b.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a street name
	exam	1	Church Row.
row	H1.3.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of seats, as in a cinema, theatre, etc.
row	H1.4.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a horizontal linear arrangement of numbers, quantities, or terms, esp. in a determinant or matrix.
row	H1.5.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal rank of squares on a chessboard or draughtsboard.
in a row	6.
	head	row
	syl	in a row.
	def	in succession; one after the other.
	exam	1	he won two gold medals in a row.
a hard row to hoe	7.
	head	row
	syl	a hard row to hoe.
	def	a difficult task or assignment.
row	ety	Old English r*_owan; related to Middle Dutch roien, Middle High German r*"uejen, Old Norse r*_oa, Latin r*_emus oar
row	H2.1.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to propel (a boat) by using oars.
row	H2.2.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry (people, goods, etc.) in a rowing boat.
row	H2.3.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be propelled by means of (oars or oarsmen).
row	H2.4.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in the racing of rowing boats as a sport, esp. in eights, in which each member of the crew pulls one oar. Compare {{scull} (sense 6)}.
row	H2.5.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to race against in a boat propelled by oars.
	exam	1	Oxford row Cambridge every year.
row	H2.6.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, instance, period, or distance of rowing.
row	H2.7.
	syl	row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an excursion in a rowing boat.
rower	sub
	head	row
	syl	row+er
	pos	n.
row	ety	C18: origin unknown
	infl
	head	row
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
row	H3.1.
	syl	row
	pron	<rau>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy quarrel or dispute.
row	H3.2.
	syl	row
	pron	<rau>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy disturbance; commotion.
	exam	1	we couldn't hear the music for the row next door.
row	H3.3.
	syl	row
	pron	<rau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a reprimand. {~}
row	H3.4.
	syl	row
	pron	<rau>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to quarrel noisily.
row	H3.5.
	syl	row
	pron	<rau>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to reprimand.
rowan	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian rogn, raun, Old Norse reynir 
rowan	0.
	syl	ro+wan
	pron	<1r*u*n>, <1rau->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (European) {mountain ash}.
rowboat	0.
	syl	row+boat
	pron	<1r*u2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {rowing boat}.
rowdy	ety	C19: originally U.S. slang, perhaps related to #7row %3
rowdier	infl
	head	rowdy
	syl	row+di+er
	pos	adj.
rowdiest	infl
	head	rowdy
	syl	row+di+est.
	pos	adj.
rowdy	1.
	syl	row+dy
	pron	<1raudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to create noisy disturbances; rough, loud, or disorderly.
	exam	1	a rowdy gang of football supporters.
rowdies	infl
	head	rowdy
	syl	row+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rowdy	2.
	syl	row+dy
	pron	<1raudi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who behaves in a rough disorderly fashion.
rowdily	sub
	head	rowdy
	syl	row+di+ly
	pos	adv.
rowdiness	sub
	head	rowdy
	or	rowdyism
	syl	row+di+ness
	pos	n.
rowdyism	sub
	head	rowdy
	or	rowdiness
	syl	row+dy+ism
	pos	n.
Nicholas	infl
	head	Rowe
	syl	Nich:o:las.
	pos	n.
Rowe	0.
	syl	Rowe
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1674-1718, English dramatist; poet laureate (1715-18). His plays include (1702), (1703), and (1714).
rowel	ety	C14: from Old French roel a little wheel, from roe a wheel, from Latin rota 
rowel	1.
	syl	row+el
	pron	<1rau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spiked wheel attached to a spur.
rowel	2.
	syl	row+el
	pron	<1rau*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a piece of leather or other material inserted under the skin of a horse to cause a discharge.
rowels	infl
	head	rowel
	or	rowels
	syl	row+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
rowelling	infl
	head	rowel
	or	roweling
	syl	row+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rowelled	infl
	head	rowel
	or	roweled
	syl	row+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
roweling	infl
	head	rowel
	or	rowelling
	syl	row+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
roweled	infl
	head	rowel
	or	rowelled
	syl	row+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
rowel	3.
	syl	row+el
	pron	<1rau*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to goad (a horse) using a rowel.
rowel	4.
	syl	row+el
	pron	<1rau*l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	to insert a rowel in (the skin of a horse) to cause a discharge.
rowen	ety	C14 reywayn, corresponding to Old French rega*"in, from #7re -#7+ ga*"in rowen, from gaignier to till, earn; see #7gain %1
rowen	0.
	syl	row+en
	pron	<1rau*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {aftermath} (sense 2)}.
row house	0.
	syl	row house
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {terraced house}.
rowing boat	0.
	syl	row+ing boat
	pron	<1r*uiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small pleasure boat propelled by one or more pairs of oars. Usual U.S. word: {rowboat}.
rowing machine	0.
	syl	row+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a device with oars and a sliding seat resembling a sculling boat, used to provide exercise.
Thomas	infl
	head	Rowlandson
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Rowlandson	0.
	syl	Row:land:son
	pron	<1r*ul*nds*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1756-1827, English caricaturist, noted for the vigour of his attack on sordid aspects of contemporary society and on statesmen such as Napoleon.
rowlock	0.
	syl	row+lock
	pron	<1rol*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a swivelling device attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds an oar in place and acts as a fulcrum during rowing. Usual U.S. word: {oarlock}.
row over	1.
	syl	row o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to win a rowing race unopposed, by rowing the course. {~} {row+o@.ver}.
row over	2.
	syl	row o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of doing this.
Manuel	infl
	head	Roxas y Acuna
	syl	Ma:nuel
	pron	<ma1nwAl>
	pos	n.
Roxas y Acuna	0.
	syl	Rox:as y A:cu:?~na
	pron	Spanish <1ro$xas>, Spanish <i> <a1ku$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1948, Philippine statesman; first president of the Republic of the Philippines (1946-48).
Roxburghshire	alt
	head	Roxburgh
	or	Roxburgh
	syl	Rox+burgh+shire
	pos	n.
Roxburgh	0.
	or	Roxburghshire
	syl	Rox+burgh
	pron	<1roksb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SE Scotland, now part of the Borders region.
royal	ety	C14: from Old French roial, from Latin r*_eg*_alis, fit for a king, from r*_ex king; compare #7regal 
royal	1.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or befitting a king, queen, or other monarch; regal.
royal	2.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; often cap.
	def	estab?!lished, chartered by, under the patronage or in the service of royalty.
	exam	1	the Royal Society of St. George.
royal	3.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	being a member of a royal family.
royal	4.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	above the usual or normal in standing, size, quality, etc.
royal	5.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unusually good or impressive; first-rate.
royal	6.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	just above the topgallant (in the phrase {royal mast) }.
royal	7.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a sail set next above the topgallant, on a royal mast.
royal	8.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a size of printing paper, 20 by 25 inches.
royal	9.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {small royal}. a size of writing paper, 19 by 24 inches.
royal	10.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various book sizes, esp. 6@1#800703 by 10 inches ({royal octavo) }, 6@3#800704 by 10@1 inches ({super royal octavo) }, and (chiefly Brit.) 10 by 12@2#800705 inches ({royal quarto}) and 10@1#800706 by 13@2#800707 inches ({super royal quarto) }.
royal	11.
	syl	roy+al
	pron	<1rci*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {royal stag}. a stag with antlers having 12 or more branches.
royally	sub
	head	royal
	syl	roy+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Royal Academy	0.
	syl	Roy+al A:cad+e:my
	pos	n.
	def	a society founded by George III in 1768 to foster a national school of painting, sculpture, and design in England. Full name: {Royal Academy of Arts}.
Royal Air Force	0.
	syl	Roy+al Air Force
	pos	n.
	def	the airforce of Great Britain. Abbrevs.: {RAF, R.A.F}.
Royal Air Force List	0.
	syl	Roy+al Air Force List
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an official list of all serving commissioned officers of the RAF and reserve officers liable for recall.
royal assent	0.
	syl	roy+al as+sent
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the formal signing of an act of Parliament by the sovereign, by which it becomes law.
royal blue	0.a.
	syl	roy+al blue
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a deep blue colour.
royal blue	0.b.
	syl	roy+al blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a royal-blue carpet.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police	0.
	syl	Roy+al Ca+na+di:an Mount+ed Po+lice
	pos	n.
	def	the federal police force of Canada. Abbrev.: {R.C.M.P}.
Royal Commission	0.
	syl	Roy+al Com+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a body set up by the monarch on the recommendation of the prime minister to gather information about the operation of existing laws or to investigate any social, educational, or other matter. The commission has prescribed terms of reference and reports to the government on how any change might be achieved.
royal duke	0.
	syl	roy+al duke
	pos	n.
	def	a duke who is also a royal prince, being a member of the royal family.
Royal Engineers	0.
	syl	Roy+al En+gin+eers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a branch of the British army that undertakes the building of fortifications, mines, bridges, and other engineering works.
royal fern	0.
	syl	roy+al fern
	pos	n.
	def	a fern, of damp regions, having large fronds up to 2 metres (7 feet) in height, some of which are modified for bearing spores: family
royal flush	0.
	syl	roy+al flush
	pos	n.
	qual	Poker.
	def	a hand made up of the five top honours of a suit.
Royal Highness	0.
	syl	Roy+al High+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a title of honour used in addressing or referring to a member of a royal family.
royal icing	0.
	syl	roy+al ic+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hard white icing made from egg whites and icing sugar, used for coating and decorating cakes, esp. fruit cakes.
Royal Institution	0.
	syl	Roy+al In+sti+tu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a British society founded in 1799 for the dissemination of scientific knowledge.
royalist	1.
	syl	roy+al+ist
	pron	<1rci*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of a monarch or monarchy, esp. a supporter of the Stuarts during the English Civil War.
royalist	2.
	syl	roy+al+ist
	pron	<1rci*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extreme reactionary or conservative.
	exam	1	an economic royalist.
royalist	3.
	syl	roy+al+ist
	pron	<1rci*list>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to royalists. ?-#! {roy+al+ism}
royal jelly	0.
	syl	roy+al jel+ly
	pos	n.
	def	a substance secreted by the pharyngeal glands of worker bees and fed to all larvae when very young and to larvae destined to become queens throughout their development.
Royal Marines	0.
	syl	Roy+al Ma+rines
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a corps of soldiers specially trained in amphibious warfare.
Royal Navy	0.
	syl	Roy+al Na:vy
	pos	n.
	def	the navy of Great Britain. Abbrev.: {R.N}.
royal palm	0.
	syl	roy+al palm
	pos	n.
	def	any of several palm trees of the genus esp. of tropical America, having a tall trunk with a tuft of feathery pinnate leaves.
royal poinciana	0.
	syl	roy+al poin+ci:a+na
	pos	n.
	def	a caesalpiniaceous tree, that is native to Madagascar but widely cultivated elsewhere, having clusters of large scarlet flowers and long pods. Also called: {flamboyant}.
royal purple	0.a.
	syl	roy+al pur+ple
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a deep reddish-purple colour, some?!times approaching a strong violet.
royal purple	0.b.
	syl	roy+al pur+ple
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a royal-purple dress.
royal road	0.
	syl	roy+al road
	pos	n.
	def	an easy or direct way of achieving a desired end.
	exam	1	the royal road to success.
Royal Society	0.
	syl	Roy+al So+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	an association founded in England by Charles II in 1660 to promote research in the sciences.
royal standard	0.
	syl	roy+al stand+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a flag bearing the arms of the British sovereign, flown only when she (or he) is present.
royal tennis	0.
	syl	roy+al ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {real tennis}.
royalties	infl
	head	royalty
	syl	roy+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
royalty	1.
	syl	roy+al+ty
	pron	<1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank, power, or position of a king or queen.
royalty	2.a.
	syl	roy+al+ty
	pron	<1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	royal persons collectively.
royalty	2.b.
	syl	roy+al+ty
	pron	<1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	one who belongs to the royal family.
royalty	3.
	syl	roy+al+ty
	pron	<1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	any quality characteristic of a monarch; kingliness or regal dignity.
royalty	4.
	syl	roy+al+ty
	pron	<1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	a percentage of the revenue from the sale of a book, performance of a theatrical work, use of a patented invention or of land, etc., paid to the author, inventor, or proprietor.
Royal Victorian Order	0.
	syl	Roy+al Vic+to+ri:an Or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an order of chivalry founded by Queen Victoria in 1896, membership of which is conferred for special services to the sovereign.
royal warrant	0.
	syl	roy+al war+rant
	pos	n.
	def	an authorization to a tradesman to supply goods to a royal household.
Royal Worcester	0.
	syl	Roy+al Worces+ter
	pos	n.
	def	Worcester china made after 1862.
Josiah	infl
	head	Royce
	syl	Jo:si:ah.
	pos	n.
Royce	0.
	syl	Royce
	pron	<rcis>
	pos	n.
	def	1855-1916, U.S. philosopher of monistic idealism. In his ethical studies he emphasized the need for individual loyalty to the world community.
rozzer	ety	C19: of un?!known origin
rozzer	0.
	syl	roz+zer
	pron	<1roz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cockney slang.
	def	a policeman.
RP	1.
	syl	RP
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Received Pronunciation.
RP	2.
	syl	RP
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Reformed Presbyterian.
RP	3.
	syl	RP
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Regius Professor.
RPC	0.
	syl	R.P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Pioneer Corps.
rpm	1.
	syl	r.p.m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	revolutions per minute.
rpm	2.
	syl	r.p.m.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	resale price maintenance.
rps	0.
	syl	r.p.s.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	revolutions per second.
RPS	0.
	syl	R.P.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Royal Photographic Society.
rpt	0.
	syl	rpt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	report.
RQ	0.
	syl	R.Q.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	respiratory quotient.
RR	0.
	syl	R.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Right Reverend.
-rrhagia	ety	from Greek -rrhagia a bursting forth, from rh*_egnunai to burst, break
-rrhagia	0.
	syl	-rrha:gi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in pathology) an abnormal discharge or flow.
	exam	1	menorrhagia.
-rrhoea	ety	from New Latin, from Greek -rrhoia, from rhoia a flowing, from rhein to flow
r-RNA	0.
	syl	r-RNA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ribosomal RNA.
Rs	0.
	syl	Rs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rupees.
RS	0.
	syl	R.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Royal Society.
RSA	1.
	syl	R.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Republic of South Africa.
RSA	2.
	syl	R.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Scottish Academy.
RSA	3.
	syl	R.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Scottish Academician.
RSA	4.
	syl	R.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Society of Arts.
RSFSR	0.
	syl	RSFSR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Re?!public.
RSGB	0.
	syl	R.S.G.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Radio Society of Great Britain (amateur radio operators).
RSJ	0.
	syl	RSJ
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rolled-steel joist.
RSL	1.
	syl	R.S.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Society of Literature.
RSL	2.
	syl	R.S.L.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Aus?!tralia
	def	Returned Services League.
RSM	1.
	syl	R.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	regimental sergeant major.
RSM	2.
	syl	R.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal School of Mines.
RSM	3.
	syl	R.S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Royal Society of Medicine. {~$D}. (Republic of) San Marino.
RSPB	0.
	syl	R.S.P.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.
RSPCA	0.
	syl	R.S.P.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.
RSR	0.
	syl	RSR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Rhodesia (formerly Southern Rhodesia).
RSV	0.
	syl	R.S.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Revised Standard Version (of the Bible).
RSVP	ety	French: please reply
RSVP	0.
	syl	R.S.V.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	r*'epondez s'il vous pla*^it.
rt	0.
	syl	rt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	right.
RT	0.
	syl	R.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	radio telegraphy radio telephony.
RTC	1.
	syl	R.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in India
	def	Road Transport Corporation.
RTC	2.
	syl	R.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in India
	def	Round Table Conference.
Rt Hon	0.
	syl	Rt. Hon.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Right Honourable.
RTL	0.
	syl	RTL
	qual	Electronics. abbrev. for
	def	Resistor Transistor Logic: a stage in the development of electronic logic circuits.
RTR	0.
	syl	R.T.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Tank Regiment.
Rt Rev	0.
	syl	Rt. Rev.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Right Reverend.
RTTY	alt
	head	RTT
	or	RTT
	syl	RTTY
RTT	0.
	or	RTTY
	syl	RTT
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	radioteletype.
Ru	0.
	syl	Ru
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	ruthenium.
RU	0.
	syl	RU
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Burundi.
RU	0.
	syl	R.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Rugby Union.
Ruanda-Urundi	0.
	syl	Ru:an:da-U:run:di
	pron	<ru1@nd*> <u1rundi>
	pos	n.
	def	a former territory of central Africa: part of German East Africa from 1890; a League of Nations mandate under Belgian administration from 1919; a United Nations trusteeship from 1946; divided into the in?!dependent states of Rwanda and Burundi in 1962.
rub	ety	C15: perhaps from Low German rubben, of obscure origin
rubs	infl
	head	rub
	syl	rubs
	pos	r^b; vb.
rubbing	infl
	head	rub
	syl	rub+bing
	pos	r^b; vb.
rubbed	infl
	head	rub
	syl	rubbed.
	pos	r^b; vb.
rub	1.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	def	to apply pressure and friction to (something) with a circular or backward and forward motion.
rub	2.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	def	to move (something) with pressure along, over, or against (a surface).
rub	3.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	def	to chafe or fray.
rub	4.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into a certain condition by rubbing.
	exam	1	rub it clean.
rub	5.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread with pressure, esp. in order to cause to be absorbed.
	exam	1	she rubbed ointment into his back.
rub	6.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	usage	foll. by off, out, away, etc.
	def	to remove or be removed by rubbing.
	exam	1	the mark would not rub off the chair.
rub	7.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	usage	Bowls. of a bowl
	def	to be slowed or deflected by an uneven patch on the green.
rub	8.
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by together
	def	to move against each other with pressure and friction (esp. in the phrases {rub one's hands}, often a sign of glee, keen anticipation, or satisfaction, and {rub noses}, a greeting among Eskimos).
rub (someone's) nose in (something) 	9.
	head	rub
	syl	rub (someone's) nose in (something) .
	def	to harp insistently on (something distasteful or distressing to a person, esp. a failing or fault of his).
rub (up) the wrong way	10.
	head	rub
	syl	rub (up) the wrong way.
	def	to arouse anger (in); annoy.
elbows with	infl
	head	rub
	syl	elbows with.
rub shoulders	11.
	head	rub
	syl	rub shoulders
	def	to mix with socially.
rub	12.
	syl	rub
	pos	n.
	def	the act of rubbing.
rub	13.
	syl	rub
	pos	n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	an obstacle or difficulty (esp. in the phrase {there's the rub) }.
rub	14.
	syl	rub
	pos	n.
	def	something that hurts the feelings or annoys; cut; rebuke.
rub	15.
	syl	rub
	pos	n.
	qual	Bowls.
	def	an uneven patch in the green.
rub	16.
	syl	rub
	pos	n.
	def	any roughness or unevenness of surface.
rub	xref
	syl	rub
	pos	r^b; vb.
	def	See also {rub along, rub down, rub in, rub off, rub out, rub up}.
rub'aiy'at	ety	from Arabic rub*_a'*_iyah, from rub*_a'*_iy consisting of four elements
rub'aiy'at	0.
	syl	ru+b*'ai+y*'at
	pron	<1ru:bI2j@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	Prosody. in Persian poetry
	def	a verse form consisting of four-line stanzas. See also {Omar Khayyam}.
Rub' al Khali	0.
	syl	Rub' al Kha+li
	pron	<1rub> <@l> <1ka:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in S Arabia, extending southeast from Nejd to Hadramaut and northeast from Yemen to the United Arab Emirates. Area: about 777000 sq. km (300000 sq. miles). English names: {Great Sandy Desert, Empty Quarter}. Also called: {Ar Rimal, Dahna}.
rub along	1.
	syl	rub a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to continue in spite of difficulties.
rub along	2.
	syl	rub a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to maintain an amicable relationship; not quarrel.
rubato	ety	C19: from the Italian phrase tempo rubato, literally: stolen time, from rubare to #7rob 
	infl
	head	rubato
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
rubatos	infl
	head	rubato
	syl	ru+ba+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rubato	1.
	syl	ru+ba+to
	pron	<ru:1ba:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	flexibility of tempo in performance. {~}
rubato	2.
	syl	ru+ba+to
	pron	<ru:1ba:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to be played with a flexible tempo.
rubber	ety	C17: from #7rub+ -#7er %1; the tree was so named because its product was used for rubbing out writing
rubber	H1.1.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {India rubber, gum elastic, caoutchouc}. a cream to dark brown elastic material obtained by coagulating and drying the latex from certain plants, esp. the tree
rubber	H1.2.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large variety of elastomers produced by improving the properties of natural rubber or by synthetic means.
rubber	H1.3.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a piece of rubber or felt used for erasing something written, typed, etc.; eraser.
rubber	H1.4.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse file.
rubber	H1.5.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth, pad, etc., used for polishing or buffing.
rubber	H1.6.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rubs something in order to smooth, polish, or massage.
rubber	H1.7.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a rubberized waterproof article, such as a mackintosh or overshoe.
rubber	H1.8.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a male contraceptive; condom.
rubber	H1.9.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of or producing rubber.
	exam	1	a rubber ball;
	exam	2	a rubber factory.
rubber	ety	C16: origin unknown
rubber	H2.1.a.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a match of three games.
rubber	H2.1.b.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the deal that wins such a match.
rubber	H2.2.
	syl	rub+ber
	pron	<1r^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of matches or games in any of various sports.
rubber band	0.
	syl	rub+ber band
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous loop of thin rubber, used to hold papers, etc., together. Also called: {elastic band}.
rubber cement	0.
	syl	rub+ber ce+ment
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of adhesives made by dissolving rubber in a solvent such as benzene.
rubber cheque	0.
	syl	rub+ber cheque
	pos	n.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	a cheque that bounces.
rubber goods	0.
	syl	rub+ber goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	contraceptives; condoms.
rubberise	alt
	head	rubberize
	or	rubberize
	syl	rub+ber+ise
	pron	<1r^b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rubberize	0.
	or	rubberise
	syl	rub+ber+ize
	pron	<1r^b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or impregnate with rubber.
rubberneck	1.
	syl	rub:ber+neck
	pron	<1r^b*2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who stares or gapes inquisitively, esp. in a naive or foolish manner.
rubberneck	2.
	syl	rub:ber+neck
	pron	<1r^b*2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a sightseer or tourist.
rubberneck	3.
	syl	rub:ber+neck
	pron	<1r^b*2nek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to stare in a naive or foolish manner.
rubber plant	1.
	syl	rub+ber plant
	pos	n.
	def	a moraceous plant, with glossy leathery leaves: grows as a tall tree in India and Malaya but is cultivated as a house plant in Europe and North America.
rubber plant	2.
	syl	rub+ber plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical trees, the sap of which yields crude rubber. See also {rubber tree}.
rubber shoes	0.
	syl	rub+ber shoes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sneakers, gymshoes, or tennis shoes.
rubber stamp	1.
	syl	rub+ber stamp
	pos	n.
	def	a device used for imprinting dates or commonly used phrases on forms, invoices, etc.
rubber stamp	2.
	syl	rub+ber stamp
	pos	n.
	def	automatic authorization of a payment, proposal, etc., without challenge.
rubber stamp	3.
	syl	rub+ber stamp
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes such automatic authorizations; a cipher or person of little account. {~} {rub@.ber-stamp}.
rubber stamp	4.
	syl	rub+ber stamp
	pos	n.
	def	to imprint (forms, invoices, etc.) with a rubber stamp.
rubber stamp	5.
	syl	rub+ber stamp
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to approve automatically.
rubber tree	0.
	syl	rub+ber tree
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American euphorbiaceous tree, cultivated throughout the tropics, esp. in Malaya, for the latex of its stem, which is the major source of commercial rubber. See also {Par*'a rubber}.
rubbery	0.
	syl	rub+ber:y
	pron	<1r^b*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the texture of or resembling rubber, esp. in flexibility or toughness.
rubbing	0.
	syl	rub+bing
	pron	<1r^biG>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression taken of an incised or raised surface, such as a brass plate on a tomb, by laying paper over it and rubbing with wax, graphite, etc.
rubbish	ety	C14 robys, of uncertain origin &- #!rub+bish@.y adj.
rubbish	1.
	syl	rub+bish
	pron	<1r^biS>
	pos	n.
	def	worthless, useless, or unwanted mat?!ter.
rubbish	2.
	syl	rub+bish
	pron	<1r^biS>
	pos	n.
	def	discarded or waste matter; refuse.
rubbish	3.
	syl	rub+bish
	pron	<1r^biS>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish words or speech; nonsense.
rubbish	4.
	syl	rub+bish
	pron	<1r^biS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to criticize; attack verbally.
rubble	ety	C14 robyl; perhaps related to Middle English rubben to rub, or to #7rub?!bish 
rubble	1.
	syl	rub+ble
	pron	<1r^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	fragments of broken stones, bricks, etc.
rubble	2.
	syl	rub+ble
	pron	<1r^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any fragmented solid material.
rubble	3.
	syl	rub+ble
	pron	<1r^bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Quarrying.
	def	the weathered surface layer of rock.
rubble	4.
	syl	rub+ble
	pron	<1r^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rubblework}. masonry constructed of broken pieces of rock, stone, etc.
rubbly	sub
	head	rubble
	syl	rub+bly
	pos	adj.
(Charles) Edmund	infl
	head	Rubbra
	syl	(Charles) Ed:mund.
	pos	n.
Rubbra	0.
	syl	Rub:bra
	pron	<1r^br*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1901, English composer of works in a traditional idiom.
rubby	ety	origin unknown
rubbies	infl
	head	rubby
	syl	rub+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rubby	0.
	syl	rub+by
	pron	<1r^bi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	an old broken-down alcoholic.
rub down	1.
	syl	rub down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to dry or clean (a horse, athlete, oneself, etc.) vigorously, esp. after exercise.
rub down	2.
	syl	rub down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become smooth by rubbing.
rub down	3.
	syl	rub down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a surface) for painting by rubbing it with sandpaper. {~} {rub+down}.
rub down	4.
	syl	rub down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the act of rubbing down.
rub down	5.
	syl	rub down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the Hong Kong term for {dressing down}.
rube	ety	C20: probably from the given name Reuben 
rube	0.
	syl	rube
	pron	<ru:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an unsophisticated countryman.
rubefy	ety	C19: from Latin rubefacere, from rubeus red+ facere to make &- ru+be@.fa+cient (@!ru$:?!b$I#!fe$I#s$$nt) adj., n. &- ru+be@.fac+tion (@!ru$:b$I#!f@ak#s$$n) n.
rubefy	0.
	syl	ru+be:fy
	pron	<1ru:bi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make red, esp. (of a counter?!irritant) to make the skin go red.
rubella	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin rubellus reddish, from rubeus red
rubella	0.
	syl	ru+bel+la
	pron	<ru:1bel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild contagious viral disease, somewhat similar to measles, characterized by cough, sore throat, skin rash, and occasionally vomiting. It can cause congenital defects if caught during the first three months of pregnancy. Also called: {German measles}.
rubellite	ety	C18: from Latin rubellus reddish
rubellite	0.
	syl	ru+bel+lite
	pron	<1ru:bi2lIt>, <ru:1bel->
	pos	n.
	def	a red transparent variety of tourmaline, used as a gemstone.
Rubens	0.
	syl	Ru:bens
	pron	<1ru:binz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Pe@.ter Paul}. 1577-1640, Flemish painter, regarded as the greatest exponent of the Baroque: appointed (1609) painter to Archduke Albert of Austria, who gave him many commissions, artistic and diplomatic. He was knighted by Charles I of England in 1629. His prolific output includes the triptych in Antwerp Cathedral, (1611-14), (1635), and his (??1639).
rubeola	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin rubeus reddish, from ruber red
rubeola	0.
	syl	ru+be:o+la
	pron	<ru:1bE*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	technical name for {measles}. Compare {rubella}.
rubeolar	sub
	head	rubeola
	syl	ru+1be:o+lar
	pos	adj.
rubescent	ety	C18: from Latin rubescere to grow red, from ruber red
rubescent	0.
	syl	ru+bes+cent
	pron	<ru:1besNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	reddening; blushing.
rubescence	sub
	head	rubescent
	syl	ru+1bes+cence
	pos	n.
rubiaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Rubiaceae, from Latin rubia madder, from rubeus red
rubiaceous	0.
	syl	ru+bi:a+ceous
	pron	<2ru:bi1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a widely distributed family of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants that includes the coffee and cinchona trees, gardenia, madder, and bedstraws.
Rubicon	1.
	syl	Ru+bi+con
	pron	<1ru:bik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream in N Italy: in ancient times the boundary between Italy and Cisalpine Gaul. By leading his army across it and marching on Rome in 49 #7b.c., Julius Caesar broke the law that a general might not lead an army out of the province to which he was posted and so committed himself to civil war with the senatorial party.
Rubicon	2.
	syl	Ru+bi+con
	pron	<1ru:bik*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a point of no return.
Rubicon	3.
	syl	Ru+bi+con
	pron	<1ru:bik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a penalty in piquet by which the score of a player who fails to reach 100 points in six hands is added to his opponent's.
Rubicross	4.
	head	Rubicon
	or	pass the Rubicon
	syl	Ru+bi+cross
	def	to commit oneself irrevocably to some course of action.
rubicund	ety	C16: from Latin rubicundus, from rub*_ere to be ruddy, from ruber red
rubicund	0.
	syl	ru+bi+cund
	pron	<1ru:bik*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a reddish colour; ruddy; rosy.
rubicundity	sub
	head	rubicund
	syl	ru+bi+cun+di:ty
	pron	<2ru:bi1k^nditi>
	pos	n.
rubidium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin rubidus dark red, with reference to the two red lines in its spectrum
rubidium	0.
	syl	ru+bid+i:um
	pron	<ru:1bidi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft highly reactive radioactive element of the alkali metal group; the 16th most abundant element in the earth's crust (310 parts per million), occurring principally in pollucite, carnallite, and lepidolite. It is used in electronic valves, photocells, and special glass. Symbol: Rb; atomic no.: 37; atomic wt.: 85.47; half-life of %8%7Rb: 5#M10%1%1 years; valency: 1, 2, 3, or 4; relative density: 1.53 (solid), 1.47 (liquid); melting pt.: 38.89?%C; boiling pt.: 688?%C.
rubidic	sub
	head	rubidium
	syl	ru+1bid+ic
	pos	adj.
rubidium-strontium dating	0.
	syl	ru+bid:i:um-stron:ti+um dat+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for determining the age of minerals based on the occurrence in natural rubidium of a fixed amount of the radioisotope %8%7Rb which decays to the stable strontium isotope %8%7Sr with a half-life of 5#M10%1%1 years. Measurement of the ratio of these isotopes thus gives the age of a mineral, for ages of up to about 10%9 years.
rubiginous	ety	C17: from Latin r*_ub*_igin*_osus, from r*_ub*_ig*_o rust, from ruber red
rubiginous	0.
	syl	ru+big:i+nous
	pron	<ru:1biJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rust-coloured.
rub in	1.
	syl	rub in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread with pressure, esp. in order to cause to be absorbed.
rub in	2.
	syl	rub in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to harp on (something distasteful to a person, of which he does not wish to be remind?!ed).
Anton Grigorevich	1.
	head	Rubinstein
	syl	An:ton Gri:go:re:vich
	pron	<an1tcn> <gri1gcrjiviC>
	def	1829-94, Russian composer and pianist.
Artur	2.
	head	Rubinstein
	syl	Ar:tur
	pron	<1artur>
	def	born 1886, U.S. pianist, born in Poland.
rubious	0.
	syl	ru+bi+ous
	pron	<1ru:bi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of the colour ruby; dark red.
ruble	0.
	syl	ru+ble
	pron	<1ru:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {rouble}.
rub off	1.
	syl	rub off
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove or be removed by rubbing.
rub off	2.
	syl	rub off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or onto
	def	to have an effect through close association or contact, esp. so as to make similar.
	exam	1	her crude manners have rubbed off on you.
rub out	1.
	syl	rub out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or be removed with a rubber.
rub out	2.
	syl	rub out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to murder.
rub out	3.
	syl	rub out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	to suspend (a player).
rubric	ety	C15 rubrike red ochre, red lettering, from Latin rubr*_ica (terra) red (earth), ruddle, from ruber red
rubric	1.
	syl	ru+bric
	pron	<1ru:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a title, heading, or initial letter in a book, manuscript, or section of a legal code, esp. one printed or painted in red ink or in some similarly distinguishing manner.
rubric	2.
	syl	ru+bric
	pron	<1ru:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of rules of conduct or procedure.
rubric	3.
	syl	ru+bric
	pron	<1ru:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of directions for the conduct of Christian church services, often printed in red in a prayerbook or missal.
rubric	4.
	syl	ru+bric
	pron	<1ru:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	instructions to a candidate at the head of the examination paper.
rubric	5.
	syl	ru+bric
	pron	<1ru:brik>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {red ochre}.
rubric	6.
	syl	ru+bric
	pron	<1ru:brik>
	pos	adj.
	def	written, printed, or marked in red.
rubrical	sub
	head	rubric
	syl	ru+bri+cal
	pos	adj.
rubrically	sub
	head	rubric
	syl	ru+bri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rubricate	ety	C16: from Latin rubric*_are to colour red, from rubr*_ica red earth; see #7rubric 
rubricate	1.
	syl	ru+bri+cate
	pron	<1ru:bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (a book or manu?!script) with red titles, headings, etc.
rubricate	2.
	syl	ru+bri+cate
	pron	<1ru:bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark in red.
rubricate	3.
	syl	ru+bri+cate
	pron	<1ru:bri2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with or regulate by rubrics.
rubrication	sub
	head	rubricate
	syl	ru+bri+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
rubricator	sub
	head	rubricate
	syl	ru+bri+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
rubrician	0.
	syl	ru+bri+cian
	pron	<ru:1briS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an authority on liturgical rubrics.
rubstone	0.
	syl	rub+stone
	pron	<1r^b2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone used for sharpening or smoothing, esp. a whetstone.
rub up	1.
	syl	rub up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to refresh one's memory (of).
rub up	2.
	syl	rub up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to smooth or polish.
ruby	ety	C14: from Old French rubi, from Latin rubeus reddish, from ruber red
rubies	infl
	head	ruby
	syl	ru:bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ruby	1.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep red transparent precious variety of corundum: occurs naturally in Burma and Ceylon but is also synthesized. It is used as a gemstone, in lasers, and for bearings and rollers in watchmaking. Formula: Al\2O\3.
ruby	2.a.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	the deep-red colour of a ruby.
ruby	2.b.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	ruby lips.
ruby	3.a.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling, made of, or containing a ruby.
ruby	3.b.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	ruby necklace.
ruby	4.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting a fortieth anniversary.
	exam	1	our ruby wedding.
ruby	5.
	syl	ru:by
	pron	<1ru:bi>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 5@2#800708 point.
ruby-like	sub
	head	ruby
	syl	ru:by-2like
	pos	adj.
ruby silver	0.
	syl	ru:by sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {proustite} or {pyrargyrite}.
ruby spinel	0.
	syl	ru:by spi+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a red transparent variety of spinel, used as a gemstone.
RUC	0.
	syl	R.U.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Royal Ulster Constabulary.
ruche	ety	C19: from French, literally: beehive, from Medieval Latin r*_usca bark of a tree, of Celtic origin
rouche	alt
	head	ruche
	or	ruche
	syl	rouche
	pron	<ru:S>
	pos	n.
ruche	0.
	or	rouche
	syl	ruche
	pron	<ru:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of pleated or frilled lawn, lace, etc., used to decorate blouses, dresses, etc., or worn around the neck like a small ruff as in the 16th century.
ruching	1.
	syl	ruch+ing
	pron	<1ru:SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for a ruche.
ruching	2.
	syl	ruch+ing
	pron	<1ru:SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruche or ruches collectively.
ruck	ety	C13 (meaning @6heap of firewood@9): perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse hraukr #7rick 
ruck	H1.1.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	def	a large number or quantity; mass, esp. of ordinary or undistinguished people or things.
ruck	H1.2.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	usage	in a race
	def	a group of competitors who are well behind the leaders at the finish.
ruck	H1.3.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a loose scrummage or maul for the ball.
ruck	H1.4.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	a group of three players who follow the ball closely. {~}
ruck	H1.5.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	to try to win the ball by mauling and scrummaging.
ruck	ety	C18: from Scandinavian; related to Old Norse hrukka 
ruck	H2.1.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	def	a wrinkle, crease, or fold.
ruck	H2.2.
	syl	ruck
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to become or make wrinkled, creased, or puckered.
ruck	ety	C20: short for #7ruckus 
ruck	H3.0.
	syl	ruck
	pos	r^k; n.
	qual	Prison slang.
	def	a fight.
rucksack	ety	C19: from German, literally: back sack
rucksack	0.
	syl	ruck+sack
	pron	<1r^k2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bag, usually having two straps and a supporting frame, carried on the back and often used to carry camping equipment, etc. U.S. name: {backpack}.
ruckus	ety	C20: from #7ruction+rumpus 
ruckuses	infl
	head	ruckus
	syl	ruck+us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ruckus	0.
	syl	ruck+us
	pron	<1r^k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an uproar; ruction.
ruction	ety	C19: perhaps changed from #7insurrection 
ruction	0.
	syl	ruc+tion
	pron	<1r^kS*n>
	qual	Informal.
	def	an uproar; noisy or quarrelsome disturbance.
rudaceous	ety	C20: from Latin rudis coarse, rough+-#7aceous 
rudaceous	0.
	syl	ru+da+ceous
	pron	<ru:1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of conglomerate, breccia, and similar rocks
	def	composed of coarse-grained material. Compare { {arenaceous} (sense 1)}, {argillaceous}.
rudbeckia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Olaus Rudbeck (1630-1702), Swedish botanist
rudbeckia	0.
	syl	rud+beck:i:a
	pron	<r^d1beki*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the North American genus cultivated for their showy flowers, which have golden-yellow rays and green or black conical centres: family (composites). See also {coneflower, black-eyed Susan}.
rudd	ety	C17: probably from dialect rud red colour, from Old English rudu red ness
rudd	0.
	syl	rudd
	pos	r^d; n.
	def	a European freshwater cyprinid fish, having a compressed dark greenish body and reddish ventral and tail fins.
rudder	ety	Old English r*_other; related to Old French r*_other, Old High German ruodar, Old Norse r*_othr. See #7row %2 &- #!rud+der+less adj.
rudder	1.
	syl	rud+der
	pron	<1r^d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a pivoted vertical vane that projects into the water at the stern of a vessel and can be controlled by a tiller, wheel, or other apparatus to steer the vessel.
rudder	2.
	syl	rud+der
	pron	<1r^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical control surface attached to the rear of the fin used to steer an aircraft, in conjunction with the ailerons.
rudder	3.
	syl	rud+der
	pron	<1r^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that guides or directs.
rudderhead	0.
	syl	rud:der+head
	pron	<1r^d*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the top of the rudderpost, to which the steering apparatus may be fixed.
rudderpost	1.
	syl	rud:der+post
	pron	<1r^d*2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	Also called: {rud@.der+stock} (#!r^d$$@!st$Ak). a postlike member at the forward edge of a rudder.
rudderpost	2.
	syl	rud:der+post
	pron	<1r^d*2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part of the stern frame of a vessel to which a rudder is fitted.
ruddle	ety	C16: diminutive formed from Old English rudu redness; see #7rudd 
raddle	infl
	head	ruddle
	or	reddle
	syl	rad+dle
	pos	n.
reddle	infl
	head	ruddle
	or	raddle
	syl	red+dle
	pos	n.
ruddle	1.
	syl	rud+dle
	pron	<1r^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a red ochre, used esp. to mark sheep.
ruddle	2.
	syl	rud+dle
	pron	<1r^dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (sheep) with ruddle.
ruddock	ety	Old English rudduc; related to rudu redness; see #7rudd 
ruddock	0.
	syl	rud+dock
	pron	<1r^d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. dialect name for the {robin}.
ruddy	ety	Old English rudig, from rudu redness (see #7rudd) ; related to Old High German rot #7red, Swedish rod, Old Norse rythga to make rusty
ruddier	infl
	head	ruddy
	syl	rud+di+er
	pos	adj.
ruddiest	infl
	head	ruddy
	syl	rud+di+est.
	pos	adj.
ruddy	1.
	syl	rud+dy
	pron	<1r^di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the complexion
	def	having a healthy reddish colour, usually resulting from an outdoor life.
ruddy	2.
	syl	rud+dy
	pron	<1r^di>
	pos	adj.
	def	coloured red or pink.
	exam	1	a ruddy sky.
ruddy	3.
	syl	rud+dy
	pron	<1r^di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	intensifier
	def	bloody; damned.
	exam	1	a ruddy fool.
ruddily	sub
	head	ruddy
	syl	rud+di+ly
	pos	adv.
ruddiness	sub
	head	ruddy
	syl	rud+di+ness
	pos	n.
ruddy duck	0.
	syl	rud+dy duck
	pos	n.
	def	a small duck, that inhabits marshes, ponds, etc., in North America and N South America and has a stiff upright tail. The male has a reddish-brown body and blue bill in the breeding season.
rude	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin rudis coarse, unformed
rude	1.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	insulting or uncivil; discourteous; impolite.
	exam	1	he was rude about her hair style.
rude	2.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking refinement; coarse or uncouth.
rude	3.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	vulgar or obscene.
	exam	1	a rude joke.
rude	4.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	roughly or crudely made.
	exam	1	we made a rude shelter on the island.
rude	5.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough or harsh in sound, appearance, or behaviour.
rude	6.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	humble or lowly.
rude	7.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	robust or sturdy.
	exam	1	in rude health.
rude	8.
	syl	rude
	pron	<ru:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	approximate or imprecise.
	exam	1	a rude estimate.
rudely	sub
	head	rude
	syl	rude+ly
	pos	adv.
rudeness	sub
	head	rude
	or	rudery
	syl	rude+ness
	pos	n.
rudery	sub
	head	rude
	or	rudeness
	syl	ru+der:y
	pos	n.
ruderal	ety	C19: from New Latin r*_uder*_alis, from Latin r*_udus rubble
ruderal	1.
	syl	ru+de:ral
	pron	<1ru:d*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that grows on waste ground.
ruderal	2.
	syl	ru+de:ral
	pron	<1ru:d*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing in waste places.
Rudesheimer	0.
	syl	Ru+des+heim+er
	pron	<1ru:d*s2hIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white Rhine wine: named after the town of R*"udesheim on the Rhine.
rudiment	ety	C16: from Latin rud*_imentum a beginning, from rudis unformed; see #7rude 
rudiment	1.
	syl	ru+di+ment
	pron	<1ru:dim*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the first principles or elementary stages of a subject.
rudiment	2.
	syl	ru+di+ment
	pron	<1ru:dim*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a partially developed version of something.
rudiment	3.
	syl	ru+di+ment
	pron	<1ru:dim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an organ or part in its earliest recognizable form, esp. one in an embryonic or vestigial state.
rudimental	alt
	head	rudimentary
	or	rudimentary
	syl	ru+di+men+tal
	pos	adj.
rudimentary	1.
	or	rudimental
	syl	ru+di+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2ru:di1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	basic; fundamental; not elaborated or perfected.
rudimentary	2.
	or	rudimental
	syl	ru+di+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2ru:di1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	incompletely developed; vestigial.
	exam	1	rudimentary leaves.
rudimentarily	sub
	head	rudimentary
	or	rudimentally
	syl	ru+di+1men+ta+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
rudimentally	sub
	head	rudimentary
	or	rudimentarily
	syl	ru+di+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
rudish	0.
	syl	rud+ish
	pron	<1ru:diS>
	pos	adj.
	def	somewhat rude.
Lake	infl
	head	Rudolf
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Rudolf	0.
	syl	Ru:dolf
	pron	<1ru:dolf>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow lake in E Africa, in the Great Rift Valley. Area: 7104 sq. km (2743 sq. miles).
Rudolph I	alt
	head	Rudolf I
	or	Rudolf I
	syl	Ru:dolph I
	pron	<1ru:dolf>
	pos	n.
Rudolf I	0.
	or	Rudolph I
	syl	Ru:dolf I
	pron	<1ru:dolf>
	pos	n.
	def	1218-91, king of Germany (1273-91): founder of the Hapsburg dynasty based on the duchies of Styria and Austria.
rue	ety	Old English hr*_eowan; related to Old Saxon hreuwan, Old High German hriuwan 
rues	infl
	head	rue
	syl	rues
	pos	vb.
ruing	infl
	head	rue
	syl	ru+ing
	pos	vb.
rued	infl
	head	rue
	syl	rued.
	pos	vb.
rue	H1.1.
	syl	rue
	pron	<ru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel sorrow, remorse, or regret for (one's own wrongdoing, past events with unpleasant consequences, etc.).
rue	H1.2.
	syl	rue
	pron	<ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sorrow, pity, or regret.
ruer	sub
	head	rue
	syl	ru:er
	pos	n.
rue	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin r*_uta, from Greek rhut*_e 
rue	H2.0.
	syl	rue
	pron	<ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	any rutaceous plant of the genus esp. an aromatic Eurasian shrub with small yellow flowers and evergreen leaves which yield an acrid volatile oil, formerly used medicinally as a narcotic and stimulant. Archaic name: {herb of grace}. Compare {goat's-rue, meadow rue, wall rue}.
rueful	1.
	syl	rue+ful
	pron	<1ru:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or expressing sorrow or repent?!ance.
	exam	1	a rueful face.
rueful	2.
	syl	rue+ful
	pron	<1ru:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring sorrow or pity.
ruefully	sub
	head	rueful
	syl	rue+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
ruefulness	sub
	head	rueful
	syl	rue+ful+ness
	pos	n.
rufescent	ety	C19: from Latin r*_ufescere to grow reddish, from r*_ufus red, auburn
rufescent	0.
	syl	ru+fes+cent
	pron	<ru:1fesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	tinged with red or becoming red.
rufescence	sub
	head	rufescent
	syl	ru+1fes+cence
	pos	n.
ruff	ety	C16: back formation from #7ruffle %1
ruff	H1.1.
	syl	ruff
	pos	r^f; n.
	def	a circular pleated, gathered, or fluted collar of lawn, muslin, etc., often starched or wired, worn by both men and women in the 16th and 17th centuries.
ruff	H1.2.
	syl	ruff
	pos	r^f; n.
	def	a natural growth of long or coloured hair or feathers around the necks of certain animals or birds.
ruff	H1.3.a.
	syl	ruff
	pos	r^f; n.
	def	an Old World shore bird, the male of which has a large erectile ruff of feathers in the breeding season: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
ruff	H1.3.b.
	syl	ruff
	pos	r^f; n.
	def	the male of this bird. Compare {{reeve} %3}.
rufflike	sub
	head	ruff
	syl	ruff+2like
	pos	adj.
ruff	ety	C16: from Old French roffle; perhaps changed from Italian trionfa #7{trump %1}
ruff	H2.1.
	syl	ruff
	pos	also; vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	another word for { {trump} %1}.
ruff	H2.2.
	syl	ruff
	pos	r^f; n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	an old card game similar to whist.
ruffe	ety	C15: perhaps an alteration of #7rough (referring to its scales)
ruff	alt
	head	ruffe
	or	ruffe
	syl	ruff
	pos	r^f; n.
ruffe	H3.0.
	or	ruff
	syl	ruffe
	pos	r^f; n.
	def	a European freshwater teleost fish, having a single spiny dorsal fin: family (perches). Also called: {pope}.
ruffed grouse	0.
	syl	ruffed grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American grouse, having brown plumage with darker markings around the neck and a black-tipped fan-shaped tail.
ruffian	ety	C16: from Old French rufien, from Italian ruffiano, perhaps related to Langobardic hruf scurf, scabbiness
ruffian	0.
	syl	ruf+fi:an
	pron	<1r^fi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent or lawless person; hoodlum or villain.
ruffianism	sub
	head	ruffian
	syl	ruf+fi+an+ism
	pos	n.
ruffianly	sub
	head	ruffian
	syl	ruf+fi+an+ly
	pos	adj.
ruffle	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German ruffelen to crumple, Old Norse hrufla to scratch
ruffle	H1.1.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, be, or become irregular or rumpled.
	exam	1	to ruffle a child's hair;
	exam	2	a breeze ruffling the water.
ruffle	H1.2.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to annoy, irritate, or be annoyed or irritated.
ruffle	H1.3.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into a ruffle; pleat.
ruffle	H1.4.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a bird
	def	to erect (its feathers) in anger, display, etc.
ruffle	H1.5.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flick (cards, pages, etc.) rapidly with the fingers.
ruffle	H1.6.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular or disturbed surface.
ruffle	H1.7.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of pleated material used for decoration or as a trim.
ruffle	H1.8.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for {{ruff} %1 (sense 2)}.
ruffle	H1.9.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	annoyance or irritation.
ruffle	ety	C18: from earlier ruff, of imitative origin
ruffle	H2.1.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a low continuous drumbeat.
ruffle	H2.2.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat a drum with a low repetitive beat.
ruffle	ety	C15: of obscure origin
ruffle	H3.0.
	syl	ruf+fle
	pron	<1r^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to behave riotously or arrogantly; swagger.
ruffler	1.
	syl	ruf+fler
	pron	<1r^fl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ruffles.
ruffler	2.
	syl	ruf+fler
	pron	<1r^fl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment on a sewing machine used for making frills.
rufous	ety	C18: from Latin r*_ufus 
rufous	0.
	syl	ru+fous
	pron	<1ru:f*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	reddish brown.
rug	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian rugga, Swedish rugg coarse hair. See #7{rag %1}
rug	1.
	syl	rug
	pos	r^g; n.
	def	a floor covering, smaller than a carpet and made of thick wool or of other material, such as an animal skin.
rug	2.
	syl	rug
	pos	r^g; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a blanket, esp. one used as a wrap or lap robe for travellers.
pull the rug out from under	3.
	head	rug
	syl	pull the rug out from under.
	def	to betray, expose, or leave defenceless.
ruglike	sub
	head	rug
	syl	rug+2like
	pos	adj.
ruga	ety	C18: Latin
rugae	infl
	head	ruga
	syl	ru:gae
	pron	<-JE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ruga	0.
	syl	ru:ga
	pron	<1ru:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy. (usually pl.
	def	a fold, wrinkle, or crease.
rugby	ety	named after the public school at Rugby, where it was first played
rugby football	alt
	head	rugby
	or	rugby
	syl	rug+by foot+ball
	pron	<1r^gbi>
	pos	n.
rugby	0.
	or	rugby football
	syl	rug+by
	pron	<1r^gbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of football played with an oval ball in which the handling and carrying of the ball is permitted. Also called: {rugger}. See also {rugby league, rugby union}.
Rugby	0.
	syl	Rug+by
	pron	<1r^gbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in E Warwickshire: famous public school, founded in 1567. Pop.: 59372 (1971). &- {#!Rug+bei@.an}
rugby league	0.
	syl	rug+by league
	pos	n.
	def	a form of rugby football played between teams of 13 players, professionalism being allowed.
rugby union	0.
	syl	rug+by un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a form of rugby football played only by amateurs, played between teams of 15 players.
rugged	ety	C14: from Scandinavian; compare Swedish rugga to make rough
rugged	1.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an uneven or jagged surface.
rugged	2.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	rocky or steep.
	exam	1	rugged scenery.
rugged	3.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the face
	def	strong-featured or furrowed.
rugged	4.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough, severe, or stern in character.
rugged	5.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without refinement or culture; rude.
	exam	1	rugged manners.
rugged	6.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving hardship; harsh.
	exam	1	he leads a rugged life in the mountains.
rugged	7.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult or hard.
	exam	1	a rugged test.
rugged	8.
	syl	rug+ged
	pron	<1r^gid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	sturdy or strong; robust.
ruggedly	sub
	head	rugged
	syl	rug+ged+ly
	pos	adv.
ruggedness	sub
	head	rugged
	syl	rug+ged+ness
	pos	n.
ruggedise	alt
	head	ruggedize
	or	ruggedize
	syl	rug+ged+ise
	pron	<1r^gi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
ruggedize	0.
	or	ruggedise
	syl	rug+ged+ize
	pron	<1r^gi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make durable, as for military use.
rugger	0.
	syl	rug+ger
	pron	<1r^g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an informal name for {rugby}.
rugose	ety	C18: from Latin r*_ug*_osus, from r*_uga a wrinkle
rugous	infl
	head	rugose
	or	rugate
	syl	ru+gous
	pron	<1ru:gAt>, <-git>
	pos	adj.
rugate	infl
	head	rugose
	or	rugous
	syl	ru+gate
	pron	<1ru:gAt>, <-git>
	pos	adj.
rugose	0.
	syl	ru+gose
	pron	<1ru:g*us>, <-g*uz>
	pos	adj.
	def	wrinkled.
	exam	1	rugose leaves.
rugosely	sub
	head	rugose
	syl	ru+gose+ly
	pos	adv.
rugosity	sub
	head	rugose
	syl	ru+gos+i:ty
	pron	<ru:1gos?!iti>
	pos	n.
Ruhr	0.
	syl	Ruhr
	pron	<ru*>, German <ru:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief coalmining and industrial region of West Germany: in North Rhine-Westphalia around the valley of the {River Ruhr} (a tributary of the Rhine 235 km (146 miles) long). German name: {Ruhrgebiet}.
ruin	ety	C14: from Old French ruine, from Latin ru*_ina a falling down, from ruere to fall violently
ruin	1.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	destroyed or decayed building or town.
ruin	2.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being destroyed or decayed.
ruin	3.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of wealth, position, etc., or something that causes such loss; downfall.
ruin	4.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is severely damaged.
	exam	1	his life was a ruin.
ruin	5.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has suffered a downfall, bankruptcy, etc.
ruin	6.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	def	loss of value or usefulness.
ruin	7.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	loss of her virginity by a woman outside marriage.
ruin	8.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to ruin; destroy.
ruin	9.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure or spoil.
	exam	1	the town has been ruined with tower blocks.
ruin	10.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to fall into ruins; collapse.
ruin	11.
	syl	ru:in
	pron	<1ru:in>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to seduce and abandon (a woman).
ruinable	sub
	head	ruin
	syl	ru+in+a:ble
	pos	adj.
ruiner	sub
	head	ruin
	syl	ru+in+er
	pos	n.
ruination	1.
	syl	ru+in:a+tion
	pron	<2ru:i1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of ruining or the state of being ruined.
ruination	2.
	syl	ru+in:a+tion
	pron	<2ru:i1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes ruin.
ruinous	0.
	syl	ru+in+ous
	pron	<1ru:in*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing, tending to cause, or characterized by ruin or destruction.
	exam	1	a ruinous course of action.
ruinously	sub
	head	ruinous
	syl	ru+in+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ruinousness	sub
	head	ruinous
	syl	ru+in+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Ruysdael	alt
	head	Ruisdael
	or	Ruisdael
	syl	Ruys:dael
	pron	<1rEzda:l>, <-dAl>, <1rIz->, Dutch <1r@oizda:l>, <van>
	pos	n.
Jacob van	infl
	head	Ruisdael
	syl	Ja:cob van
	pron	<1ja:kcp>, <van>
	pos	n.
Ruisdael	0.
	or	Ruysdael
	syl	Ruis:dael
	pron	<1rEzda:l>, <-dAl>, <1rIz->, Dutch <1r@oizda:l>, <van>
	pos	n.
	def	??1628-82, Dutch landscape painter.
rule	ety	C13: from Old French riule, from Latin r*_egula a straight edge; see #7regulate 
rule	1.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an authoritative regulation or direction concerning method or procedure, as for a court of law, legislative body, game, or other human institution or activity.
	exam	1	judges' rules;
	exam	2	play according to the rules.
rule	2.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of governmental au?!thority or control.
	exam	1	the rule of Caesar.
rule	3.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time in which a monarch or government has power.
	exam	1	his rule lasted 100 days.
rule	4.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a customary form or procedure; regular course of action.
	exam	1	he made a morning swim his rule.
rule	5.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the common order of things; normal condition.
	exam	1	violence was the rule rather than the exception.
rule	6.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed method or procedure for solving a mathematical problem.
rule	7.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices with a straight edge for guiding or measuring; ruler.
	exam	1	a carpenter's rule.
rule	8.a.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a printed or drawn character in the form of a long thin line.
rule	8.b.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dash} %1 (sense 12)}.
	exam	1	en rule;
	exam	2	em rule.
rule	8.c.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of brass or other metal used to print such a line.
rule	9.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a systematic body of prescriptions defining the way of life to be followed by members of a religious order.
rule	10.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an order by a court or judge.
as a rule	11.
	head	rule
	syl	as a rule.
	def	normally or ordinarily.
rule	12.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exercise governing or controlling authority over (a people, political unit, individual, etc.).
	exam	1	he ruled for 20 years;
	exam	2	his passion for her ruled his life.
rule	13.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often takes a clause as object
	def	to decide authoritatively; decree.
	exam	1	the chairman ruled against the proposal.
rule	14.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with straight parallel lines or make one straight line, as with a ruler.
	exam	1	to rule a margin.
rule	15.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain or control.
	exam	1	to rule one's temper.
rule	16.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be customary or prevalent.
	exam	1	chaos rules in this school.
rule	17.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be pre-eminent or superior.
	exam	1	football rules in the field of sport.
rule	18.
	syl	rule
	pron	<ru:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Astrology. of a planet
	def	to have a strong affinity with certain human attributes, activities, etc., associated with (one or sometimes two signs of the zodiac).
	exam	1	Mars rules Aries.
rule the roost	19.
	head	rule
	or	roast
	syl	rule the roost
	def	to be pre-eminent; be in charge.
rulable	sub
	head	rule
	syl	rul+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rule of three	0.
	syl	rule of three
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical rule asserting that the value of one unknown quantity in a proportion is found by multiplying the denominator of each ratio by the numerator of the other.
rule of thumb	0.a.
	syl	rule of thumb
	pos	n.
	def	a rough and practical approach, based on experience, rather than a scientific or precise one based on theory.
rule of thumb	0.b.
	syl	rule of thumb
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a rule-of-thumb decision.
rule out	1.
	syl	rule out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss from consideration.
rule out	2.
	syl	rule out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make impossible; preclude or prevent.
	exam	1	the rain ruled out outdoor games.
ruler	1.
	syl	rul+er
	pron	<1ru:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rules or commands.
ruler	2.
	syl	rul+er
	pron	<1ru:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rule}. a strip of wood, metal, or other material, having straight edges graduated usually in millimetres or inches, used for measuring and drawing straight lines.
Rules	1.
	syl	Rules
	pron	<ru:lz>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Australian Rules} (football).
the Rules	2.
	head	Rules
	syl	the Rules.
	qual	English history.
	def	the neighbourhood around certain prisons (esp. the Fleet and King's Bench prison) in which trusted prisoners were allowed to live under specified restrictions.
ruling	1.
	syl	rul+ing
	pron	<1ru:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a decision of someone in authority, such as a judge.
ruling	2.
	syl	rul+ing
	pron	<1ru:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more parallel ruled lines.
ruling	3.
	syl	rul+ing
	pron	<1ru:liG>
	pos	adj.
	def	controlling or exercising authority.
	exam	1	the ruling classes.
ruling	4.
	syl	rul+ing
	pron	<1ru:liG>
	pos	adj.
	def	prevalent or predominant.
rum	ety	C17: perhaps shortened from C16 rumbullion, of uncertain origin
rum	H1.0.
	syl	rum
	pos	r^m; n.
	def	spirit made from sugar cane, either coloured brownish-red by the addition of caramel or by maturation in oak containers, or left white.
rum	ety	C19: perhaps from Romany rom man &- #!rum+ly adv. &- #!rum+ness n.
rummer	infl
	head	rum
	syl	rum+mer
	pos	r^m; adj.
rummest	infl
	head	rum
	syl	rum+mest.
	pos	r^m; adj.
rum	H2.0.
	syl	rum
	pos	r^m; adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	strange; peculiar; odd.
rum	H3.0.
	syl	rum
	pos	r^m; n.
	def	short for {rummy} %1 (the card game).
Rum	0.
	syl	Rum.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Rumania(n).
Roumania	infl
	head	Rumania
	or	Romania
	syl	Rou+ma+ni:a
	pron	<ru:1mAni*>
	pos	n.
Romania	infl
	head	Rumania
	or	Roumania
	syl	Ro+ma+ni:a
	pos	n.
Rumania	0.
	syl	Ru+ma+ni:a
	pron	<ru:1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Europe, bordering on the Black Sea: united in 1861; became independent in 1879; Communist government set up in 1945; became a socialist republic in 1965. It consists chiefly of a great central arc of the Carpathian Mountains and Transylvanian Alps, with the plains of Walachia, Moldavia, and Dobriya on the south and east and the Pannonian Plain in the west. Language: Rumanian. Currency: leu. Capital: Bu?!cha?!rest. Pop.: 21178000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 237500 sq. km (91699 sq. miles).
Roumanian	infl
	head	Rumanian
	or	Romanian
	syl	Rou+ma+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1mAni*n>
	pos	n.
Romanian	infl
	head	Rumanian
	or	Roumanian
	syl	Ro+ma+ni:an
	pos	n.
Rumanian	1.
	syl	Ru+ma+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1mAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Rumania, belonging to the Romance group of the Indo-European family.
Rumanian	2.
	syl	Ru+ma+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1mAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Rumania.
Rumanian	3.
	syl	Ru+ma+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1mAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, denot?!ing, or characteristic of Rumania, its people, or their language.
rumba	ety	C20: from Spanish: lavish display, of uncertain origin
rhumba	alt
	head	rumba
	or	rumba
	syl	rhum+ba
	pron	<1r^mb*>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
rumba	1.
	or	rhumba
	syl	rum+ba
	pron	<1r^mb*>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
	def	a rhythmic and syncopated Cuban dance in duple time.
rumba	2.
	or	rhumba
	syl	rum+ba
	pron	<1r^mb*>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance derived from this.
rumba	3.
	or	rhumba
	syl	rum+ba
	pron	<1r^mb*>, <1rum->
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
rumble	ety	C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch rummelen; related to German rummeln, rumpeln 
rumble	1.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a deep resonant sound.
	exam	1	thunder rumbled in the sky.
rumble	2.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move with such a sound.
	exam	1	the train rumbled along.
rumble	3.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with a rumbling sound.
	exam	1	he rumbled an order.
rumble	4.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tumble (metal components, gemstones, etc.) in a barrel of smooth stone in order to polish them.
rumble	5.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to find out about (someone or something); discover (something).
	exam	1	the police rumbled their plans.
rumble	6.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to be involved in a gang fight.
rumble	7.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep resonant sound.
rumble	8.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a widespread murmur of discontent.
rumble	9.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {tumbler} (sense 4)}.
rumble	10.
	syl	rum+ble
	pron	<1r^mbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a gang fight.
rumbler	sub
	head	rumble
	syl	rum+bler
	pos	n.
rumblingly	sub
	head	rumble
	syl	rum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
rumble seat	0.
	syl	rum+ble seat
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a folding outside seat at the rear of some early cars; dicky.
rumbustious	ety	C18: probably a variant of #7robustious 
rumbustious	0.
	syl	rum+bus+tious
	pron	<r^m1b^stj*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	boisterous or unruly.
rumbustiously	sub
	head	rumbustious
	syl	rum+1bus+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
rumbustiousness	sub
	head	rumbustious
	syl	rum+1bus+tious+ness
	pos	n.
Rumelia	0.
	syl	Ru+me:li:a
	pron	<ru:1mEli*>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the possessions of the Otto?!man Empire in the Balkan peninsula: including Macedonia, Alba?!nia, Thrace, and an autonomous province ({Eastern Ru?!melia}) ceded in 1885 to Bulgaria.
rumen	ety	C18: from Latin: throat, gullet
rumens	infl
	head	rumen
	or	rumina
	syl	ru+mens
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rumina	infl
	head	rumen
	or	rumens
	syl	ru+mi+na
	pron	<-min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rumen	0.
	syl	ru+men
	pron	<1ru:men>
	pos	n.
	def	the first compartment of the stomach of ruminants, behind the reticu?!lum, in which food is partly digested before being regurgitated as cud.
Count	infl
	head	Rumford
	syl	Count.
	pos	n.
Rumford	0.
	syl	Rum:ford
	pron	<1r^mf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Benjamin) {Thompson}.
ruminant	1.
	syl	ru+mi+nant
	pron	<1ru:min*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any artiodactyl mammal of the suborder the members of which chew the cud and have a stomach of four compartments. The group includes deer, antelopes, cattle, sheep, and goats.
ruminant	2.
	syl	ru+mi+nant
	pron	<1ru:min*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any other animal that chews the cud, such as a camel.
ruminant	3.
	syl	ru+mi+nant
	pron	<1ru:min*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the suborder
ruminant	4.
	syl	ru+mi+nant
	pron	<1ru:min*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of members of this suborder and related animals, such as camels
	def	chewing the cud; ruminating.
ruminant	5.
	syl	ru+mi+nant
	pron	<1ru:min*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	meditating or contemplating in a slow quiet way.
ruminantly	sub
	head	ruminant
	syl	ru+mi+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
ruminate	ety	C16: from Latin r*_umin*_are to chew the cud, from #7rumen 
ruminate	1.
	syl	ru+mi+nate
	pron	<1ru:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of ruminants
	def	to chew (the cud).
ruminate	2.
	syl	ru+mi+nate
	pron	<1ru:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by upon, on, etc.
	def	to meditate or ponder (upon).
rumination	sub
	head	ruminate
	syl	ru+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
ruminatingly	sub
	head	ruminate
	syl	ru+mi+2nat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
ruminative	sub
	head	ruminate
	syl	ru+mi+na+tive
	pos	adj.
ruminatively	sub
	head	ruminate
	syl	ru+mi+na+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
ruminator	sub
	head	ruminate
	syl	ru+mi+2na+tor
	pos	n.
rummage	ety	C14 (in the sense: to pack a cargo): from Old French arrumage, from arrumer to stow in a ship's hold, probably of Germanic origin
rummage	1.
	syl	rum+mage
	pron	<1r^miJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to search (through) while looking for something, often causing disorder or confusion.
rummage	2.
	syl	rum+mage
	pron	<1r^miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of rummaging.
rummage	3.
	syl	rum+mage
	pron	<1r^miJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a jumble of articles.
rummage	4.
	syl	rum+mage
	pron	<1r^miJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	confusion or bustle.
rummager	sub
	head	rummage
	syl	rum+mag+er
	pos	n.
up	alt
	head	rummage out
	or	rummage out
	syl	up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
rummage out	0.
	or	up
	syl	rum+mage out
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find by searching vigorously; turn out.
rummage sale	1.
	syl	rum+mage sale
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {jumble sale}.
rummage sale	2.
	syl	rum+mage sale
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sale of unclaimed property or unsold stock.
rummer	ety	C17: from Dutch roemer a glass for drinking toasts, from roemen to praise
rummer	0.
	syl	rum+mer
	pron	<1r^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drinking glass, typically having an ovoid bowl on a short stem.
rummy	ety	C20: perhaps from #7rum %2
rum	alt
	head	rummy
	or	rummy
	syl	rum
	pron	<1r^mi>
	pos	n.
rummy	H1.0.
	or	rum
	syl	rum+my
	pron	<1r^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game based on collecting sets and sequences.
rummies	infl
	head	rummy
	syl	rum+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rummy	H2.1.
	syl	rum+my
	pron	<1r^mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {drunkard}.
rummy	H2.2.
	syl	rum+my
	pron	<1r^mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like rum in taste or smell.
rumour	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin r*_umor common talk; related to Old Norse rymja to roar, Sanskrit r*_auti he cries
rumor	alt
	head	rumour
	or	rumour
	syl	ru+mor
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
rumour	1.a.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	information, often a mixture of truth and untruth, passed around verbally.
rumour	1.b.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a rumour-monger.
rumour	2.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	gossip or hearsay.
rumour	3.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ar?!chaic.
	def	din or clamour.
rumour	4.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fame or reputation.
rumour	5.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to pass around or circulate in the form of a rumour.
	exam	1	it is rumoured that the Queen is coming.
rumour	6.
	or	rumor
	syl	ru+mour
	pron	<1ru:m*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Liter?!ary.
	def	to make or cause to make a murmuring noise.
rump	ety	C15: from Scandinavian; compare Danish rumpe, Icelandic rumpr, German Rumpf trunk of the body &- #!rump+less adj.
rump	1.
	syl	rump
	pos	r^mp; n.
	def	the hindquarters of a mammal, not including the legs.
rump	2.
	syl	rump
	pos	r^mp; n.
	def	the rear part of a bird's back, nearest to the tail.
rump	3.
	syl	rump
	pos	r^mp; n.
	def	a person's buttocks.
rump	4.
	syl	rump
	pos	r^mp; n.
	def	Also called: {rump steak}. a cut of beef from behind the loin and above the round.
rump	5.
	syl	rump
	pos	r^mp; n.
	def	an inferior remnant.
Rumpelstiltskin	0.
	syl	Rum:pel:stilts:kin
	pron	<2r^mpL1stiltskin>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwarf in a German folktale who aids the king's bride on condition that she give him her first child or guess the dwarf's name. She guesses correctly and he is destroyed.
rumple	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch rompelen; related to Old English gerumpen creased, wrinkled
rumple	1.
	syl	rum+ple
	pron	<1r^mpL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wrinkled, crumpled, ruffled, or dishevelled.
rumple	2.
	syl	rum+ple
	pron	<1r^mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrinkle, fold, or crease.
rumply	sub
	head	rumple
	syl	rum+ply
	pos	adj.
Rump Parliamenthe Rump	alt
	head	Rump Parliament
	or	Rump Parliament
	syl	Rump Par+lia+menthe Rump
	pos	n.
Rump Parliament	0.
	or	Rump Parliamenthe Rump
	syl	Rump Par+lia+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the remainder of the Long Parliament after Pride's Purge. It sat from 1648-53 and from 1659-60.
rumpus	ety	C18: of unknown origin
rumpuses	infl
	head	rumpus
	syl	rum+pus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rumpus	0.
	syl	rum+pus
	pron	<1r^mp*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy, confused, or disruptive commotion.
rumpus room	0.
	syl	rum+pus room
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a room used for noisy activities, such as parties or children's games.
run	ety	Old English runnen, past participle of (ge) rinnan; related to Old French, Old Norse rinna, Old Saxon, Gothic, Old High German rinnan 
runs	infl
	head	run
	syl	runs
	pos	r^n; vb.
running	infl
	head	run
	syl	run+ning
	pos	r^n; vb.
ran	infl
	head	run
	syl	ran
	pos	r^n; vb.
run	infl
	syl	run.
	pos	r^n; vb.
run	1.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	usage	of a two-legged creature
	def	to move on foot at a rapid pace so that both feet are off the ground together for part of each stride.
run	1.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	usage	of a four-legged creature
	def	to move at a rapid gait; gallop or canter.
run	2.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass over (a distance, route, etc.) in running.
	exam	1	to run a mile;
	exam	2	run a race.
run	3.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run in or finish a race as specified, esp. in a particular position.
	exam	1	John is running third.
run	4.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or accomplish by or as if by running.
	exam	1	to run an errand.
run	5.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into a specified state or condition by running.
	exam	1	to run oneself to a standstill.
run	6.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to track down or hunt (an animal).
	exam	1	to run a fox to earth.
run	7.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about freely and without restraint.
	exam	1	the children are running in the garden.
run	8.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to go or have recourse, as for aid, assistance, etc..
	exam	1	he's always running to his mother when he's in trouble.
run	9.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set (animals) loose on (a field or tract of land) so as to graze freely.
run	10.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over, round, or up
	def	to make a short trip or brief informal visit.
	exam	1	I'll run over to your house this afternoon.
run	11.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to move quickly and easily on wheels by rolling, or in any of certain other ways.
	exam	1	a ball running along the ground;
	exam	2	a sledge running over snow.
run	12.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with a specified result or in a specified manner.
	exam	1	to run a ship aground;
	exam	2	to run into a tree.
run	13.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to move or pass or cause to move or pass quickly.
	exam	1	to run a sweeper over the carpet;
	exam	2	to run one's eyes over a page.
run	14.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by into, out of, through, etc.
	def	to force, thrust, or drive.
	exam	1	she ran a needle into her finger.
run	15.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive or maintain and operate (a vehicle).
run	16.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a lift to (someone) in a vehicle; transport.
	exam	1	he ran her to the sta?!tion.
run	17.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to ply or cause to ply between places on a route.
	exam	1	the bus runs from Piccadilly to Golders Green.
run	18.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to operate or be operated; function or cause to function.
	exam	1	the engine is run?!ning smoothly;
	exam	2	to run a program on a computer.
run	19.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be in charge of; manage.
	exam	1	to run a company.
run	20.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to extend or con?!tinue or cause to extend or continue in a particular direction, for a particular duration or distance, etc..
	exam	1	the road runs north;
	exam	2	the play ran for two years;
	exam	3	the months ran into years.
run	21.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to have legal force or effect.
	exam	1	the lease runs for two more years.
run	21.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to accompany; be an integral part of or adjunct to.
	exam	1	an easement runs with the land.
run	22.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be subjected to, be affected by, or incur.
	exam	1	to run a risk;
	exam	2	run a temperature.
run	23.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be characterized (by); tend or incline.
	exam	1	her taste runs to extravagant hats;
	exam	2	to run to fat.
run	24.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to recur persistently or be inherent.
	exam	1	red hair runs in my family.
run	25.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to cause or allow (liquids) to flow or (of li?!quids) to flow, esp. in a manner specified.
	exam	1	water ran from the broken pipe;
	exam	2	the well has run dry.
run	26.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to melt and flow.
	exam	1	the wax grew hot and began to run.
run	27.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to melt or fuse.
run	27.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mould or cast (molten metal).
	exam	1	to run lead into ingots.
run	28.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of waves, tides, rivers, etc.
	def	to rise high, surge, or be at a specified height.
	exam	1	a high sea was running that night.
run	29.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be diffused.
	exam	1	the colours in my dress ran when I washed it.
run	30.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of stitches
	def	to unravel or come undone or (of a garment) to have stitches unravel or come undone.
run	31.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to sew (an article) with continuous stitches.
run	32.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of growing vines, creepers, etc.
	def	to trail, spread, or climb.
	exam	1	ivy running over a cottage wall.
run	33.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spread or circulate quickly.
	exam	1	a rumour ran through the town.
run	34.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be stated or reported.
	exam	1	his story runs as follows.
run	35.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to publish or print or be published or printed in a newspaper, magazine, etc..
	exam	1	they ran his story in the next issue.
run	36.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to be a candidate or present as a candidate for political or other office.
	exam	1	Jones is running for president.
run	37.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get past or through; evade.
	exam	1	to run a blockade.
run	38.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deal in (arms, etc.), esp. by importing illegally.
	exam	1	he runs guns for the rebels.
run	39.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail (a vessel, esp. a sailing vessel) or (of such a vessel) to be sailed with the wind coming from astern.
run	40.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to migrate upstream from the sea, esp. in order to spawn.
run	40.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	to swim rapidly in any area of water, esp. during migration.
run	41.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to score (a run or number of runs) by hitting the ball and running between the wickets.
run	42.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	to make (a number of successful shots) in sequence.
run	43.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to hit (the ball) so that it rolls along the ground.
run	44.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to cash (all one's winning cards in a long suit) successively.
run close	45.
	head	run
	syl	run close.
	def	to compete closely with; present a serious challenge to.
	exam	1	he got the job, but a younger man ran him close.
run for it	46.
	head	run
	syl	run for it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attempt to escape from arrest, etc., by running.
be run off one's feet	47.
	head	run
	syl	be run off one's feet.
	def	to be extremely busy. {~}
run	48.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	an act, instance, or period of running.
run	49.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a gait, pace, or motion faster than a walk.
	exam	1	she went off at a run.
run	50.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a distance covered by running or a period of running.
	exam	1	a run of ten miles.
run	51.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	an act, instance, or period of travelling in a vehicle, esp. for pleasure.
	exam	1	to go for a run in the car.
run	52.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	free and unrestricted access.
	exam	1	we had the run of the house and garden.
run	53.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a period of time during which a machine, computer, etc., operates.
run	53.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the amount of work performed in such a period.
run	54.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a continuous or sustained period.
	exam	1	a run of good luck.
run	55.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a continuous sequence of performances.
	exam	1	the play had a good run.
run	56.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a sequence of winning cards in one suit, usually more than five.
	exam	1	a run of spades.
run	57.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	tendency or trend.
	exam	1	the run of the market.
run	58.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	type, class, or category.
	exam	1	the usual run of graduates.
run	59.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	a continuous and urgent demand.
	exam	1	a run on butter;
	exam	2	a run on the dollar.
run	60.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a series of unravelled stitches, esp. in stockings or tights; ladder.
run	61.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the characteristic pattern or direction of something.
	exam	1	the run of the grain on a piece of wood.
run	62.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a continuous vein or seam of ore, coal, etc.
run	62.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the direction in which it lies.
run	63.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a period during which water or other liquid flows.
run	63.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the amount of such a flow.
run	64.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a pipe, channel, etc., through which water or other liquid flows.
run	65.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small stream.
run	66.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a steeply inclined pathway or course, esp. a snow-covered one used for skiing and bobsleigh racing.
run	67.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	an enclosure for domestic fowls or other animals, in which they have free movement.
	exam	1	a chicken run.
run	68.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	usage	esp. in Australia and New Zealand
	def	a tract of land for grazing livestock.
run	69.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a track or area frequented by animals.
	exam	1	a deer run;
	exam	2	a rabbit run.
run	70.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a group of animals of the same species moving together.
run	71.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the migration of fish upstream in order to spawn.
run	72.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the tack of a sailing vessel in which the wind comes from astern.
run	72.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	part of the hull of a vessel near the stern where it curves upwards and inwards.
run	73.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a mission in a warplane.
run	73.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	short for {bombing run}.
run	74.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	the movement of an aircraft along the ground during takeoff or landing.
run	75.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	a rapid scalelike passage of notes.
run	76.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a score of one, normally achieved by both batsmen running from one end of the wicket to the other after one of them has hit the ball. Compare {{extra} (sense 6),} { {boundary} (sense 2c)}.
run	77.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	an instance of a batter touching all four bases safely, thereby scoring.
run	78.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	the distance that a ball rolls after hitting the ground.
run	79.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	a strong challenge or close competition.
run	79.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	pleasure derived from an activity.
in the long run	80.
	head	run
	syl	in the long run.
	def	as the eventual outcome of a sequence of events, actions, etc.; ultimately.
in the short run	81.
	head	run
	syl	in the short run.
	def	as the immediate outcome of a series of events, etc.
run	82.a.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	escaping from arrest; fugitive.
run	82.b.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	in rapid flight; retreating.
	exam	1	the enemy is on the run.
run	82.c.
	syl	run
	pos	r^n; vb.
	def	hurrying from place to place.
	exam	1	she's always on the run.
the runs	83.
	head	run
	syl	the runs.
	qual	Slang.
	def	diarrhoea. {~} See also {run about, run across, run along, run around, run away, run down, run in, run into, run off, run on, run out, run over, run through, run to, run up}.
runabout	1.
	syl	run+a:bout
	pron	<1r^n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small car, esp. one for use in a town.
runabout	2.
	syl	run+a:bout
	pron	<1r^n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a light aircraft.
runabout	3.
	syl	run+a:bout
	pron	<1r^n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a light motorboat.
runabout	4.
	syl	run+a:bout
	pron	<1r^n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who moves about constantly or busily. {~} {run a@.bout}.
runabout	5.
	syl	run+a:bout
	pron	<1r^n*2baut>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move busily from place to place.
run across	0.
	syl	run a:cross
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet unexpectedly; encounter by chance.
run after	1.
	syl	run af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pursue (a member of the opposite sex) with persistent attention.
run after	2.
	syl	run af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pursue (anything) persistently.
runagate	ety	C16: variant (influenced by #7run) of #7renegade 
runagate	0.a.
	syl	run+a:gate
	pron	<1r^n*2gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a vagabond, fugitive, or renegade.
runagate	0.b.
	syl	run+a:gate
	pron	<1r^n*2gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a runagate priest.
run along	0.
	syl	run a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often said patronizingly
	def	to go away; leave.
run around	1.
	syl	run a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to associate habitually (with).
run around	2.
	syl	run a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave in a fickle or promiscuous manner. {~} {run-a@.round}.
run around	3.
	syl	run a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deceitful or evasive treatment of a person (esp. in the phrase {give} or {get the run-around) }.
run around	4.
	syl	run a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.; Printing.
	def	an arrangement of printed matter in which the column width is narrowed to accommodate an illustration.
run away	1.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take flight; escape.
run away	2.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go away; depart.
run away	3.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to gallop away uncontrollably.
run away	4.a.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to abscond or elope with.
	exam	1	he ran away with his boss's daughter.
run away	4.b.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make off with; steal.
run away	4.c.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to escape from the control of.
	exam	1	his enthusiasm ran away with him.
run away	4.d.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to win easily or be assured of victory in (a competition).
	exam	1	he ran away with the race.
runaway	infl
	head	run away
	syl	run+a:way.
	pos	n.
run away	5.a.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a person or animal that runs away.
run away	5.b.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a runaway horse.
run away	6.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of running away.
run away	7.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	modifier
	def	occurring as a result of the act of eloping.
	exam	1	a runaway wedding.
run away	8.
	syl	run a:way
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	modifier; of a race, victory, etc.
	def	easily won.
runch	0.
	syl	runch
	pron	<r^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {white charlock}. See {{charlock} (sense 2)}.
runcible spoon	ety	 runcible coined by Edward Lear in a nonsense poem (1871)
runcible spoon	0.
	syl	run+ci:ble spoon
	pron	<1r^nsibL>
	pos	n.
	def	a forklike utensil with two broad prongs and one sharp curved prong.
runcinate	ety	C18: from New Latin runc*_in*_atus, from Latin runc*_in*_are to plane off, from runc*_ina a carpenter's plane
runcinate	0.
	syl	run+ci+nate
	pron	<1r^nsinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having a saw-toothed margin with the teeth or lobes pointing backwards.
Runcorn	0.
	syl	Run+corn
	pron	<1r^G2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in N Cheshire on the Manchester Ship Canal: port and industrial centre; designated a new town in 1964. Pop.: 35953 (1971).
rundle	ety	C14: variant of #7roundel 
rundle	1.
	syl	run+dle
	pron	<1r^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rung of a ladder.
rundle	2.
	syl	run+dle
	pron	<1r^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel, esp. of a wheelbarrow.
rundlet	ety	C14: see #7roundlet 
rundlet	0.
	syl	rund+let
	pron	<1r^ndlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a liquid measure, generally about 15 gallons.
run down	1.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	to cause or allow (an engine, battery, etc.) to lose power gradually and cease to function or (of an engine, battery, etc.) to do this.
run down	2.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	to decline or reduce in number or size.
	exam	1	the firm ran down its sales force.
run down	3.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to tire, sap the strength of, or exhaust.
	exam	1	he was thoroughly run down and needed a holiday.
run down	4.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to criticize adversely; denigrate; decry.
run down	5.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit and knock to the ground with a moving vehicle.
run down	6.a.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collide with and cause to sink.
run down	6.b.
	syl	run down
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to navigate so as to move parallel to (a coast).
run down	7.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue and find or capture.
	exam	1	to run down a fugitive.
run down	8.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read swiftly or perfunctorily.
	exam	1	he ran down their list of complaints.
run down	9.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	tired; exhausted.
run down	10.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	worn-out, shabby, or dilapidated.
	exam	1	a run-down old house.
run down	11.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	a brief review, r*'esum*'e, or summary.
run down	12.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	the process of a motor or mechanism coming gradually to a standstill after the source of power is re?!moved.
run down	13.
	syl	run down
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	def	a reduction in number or size.
Karl Rudolf Gerd von	infl
	head	Rundstedt
	syl	Karl Ru:dolf Gerd von
	pron	<karl 1ru:dclf 1gert fcn). 1875-1953, GArman fiAld marshal; dirActAd thA conquAst of Poland and FrancA in World War II; commandAr of thA WAstArn Front (1942-44); lAd thA ArdAnnAs countAroffAnsivA (DAc. 1944>
	pos	n.
rune	ety	Old English r*_un, from Old Norse r*_un secret; related to Old Sax?!on, Old High German, Gothic runa  &- #!ru+nic adj.
rune	1.
	syl	rune
	pron	<ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the characters of an ancient Germanic alphabet, derived from the Roman alphabet, in use, esp. in Scandinavia, from the 3rd century #7a.d. to the end of the Middle Ages. Each character was believed to have a magical signifi?!cance.
rune	2.
	syl	rune
	pron	<ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any obscure piece of writing using mysterious symbols.
rune	3.
	syl	rune
	pron	<ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of Finnish poem or a stanza in such a poem.
rung	H1.1.
	syl	rung
	pron	<r^G>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the bars or rods that form the steps of a ladder.
rung	H1.2.
	syl	rung
	pron	<r^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a crosspiece between the legs of a chair, etc.
rung	H1.3.
	syl	rung
	pron	<r^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a spoke on a ship's wheel or a handle projecting from the periphery.
rung	H1.4.
	syl	rung
	pron	<r^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a cudgel or staff.
rungless	sub
	head	rung
	syl	rung+less
	pos	adj.
rung	H2.0.
	syl	rung
	pron	<r^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {ring} %2.
run in	1.
	syl	run in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to run (an engine) gently, usually for a specified period when it is new, in order that the running surfaces may become polished.
run in	2.
	syl	run in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert or include.
run in	3.
	syl	run in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to approach a point or target.
run in	4.
	syl	run in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take into custody; arrest.
	exam	1	he was run in for assault.
run-in	infl
	head	run in
	syl	run-in.
	pos	n.
run in	5.
	syl	run in
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an argument or quarrel.
	exam	1	he had a run-in with the boss yesterday.
run in	6.
	syl	run in
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	matter inserted in an existing paragraph.
run into	0.
	syl	run in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	exam	1	mainly intr.)
run into	1.
	syl	run in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to collide with or cause to collide with.
	exam	1	her car ran into a tree.
run into	2.
	syl	run in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to encounter unexpectedly.
run into	3.
	syl	run in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to be beset by or cause to be beset by.
	exam	1	the project ran into financial difficulties.
run into	4.
	syl	run in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to extend to; be of the order of.
	exam	1	debts running into thousands.
runlet	ety	C14: from Old French rondelet #7roundlet 
runlet	0.
	syl	run+let
	pron	<1r^nlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a cask for wine, beer, etc.
runnel	ety	C16: from Old English rynele; related to #7run 
runnel	0.
	syl	run+nel
	pron	<1r^nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a small stream.
runner	1.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who runs, esp. an athlete.
runner	2.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a messenger for a bank or brokerage firm.
runner	3.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee of an art or antique dealer who visits auctions to bid on desired lots.
runner	4.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in the solicitation of business.
runner	5.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a per?!son on the run; fugitive.
runner	6.a.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or vessel engaged in smug?!gling; smuggler.
runner	6.b.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a rum-runner.
runner	7.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who operates, manages, or controls something.
runner	8.a.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the strips of metal or wood on which a sledge runs.
runner	8.b.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the blade of an ice skate.
runner	9.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a roller or guide for a sliding component.
runner	10.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various carangid fishes of temperate and tropical seas, such as ({blue runner}) of Ameri?!can Atlantic waters.
runner	11.a.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stolon}. a slender horizontal stem, as of the strawberry, that grows along the surface of the soil and propagates by producing roots and shoots at the nodes or tip.
runner	11.b.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that propagates in this way.
runner	12.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of lace, linen, etc., placed across a table or dresser for protection and decoration.
runner	13.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow rug or carpet, as for a passage.
runner	14.
	syl	run+ner
	pron	<1r^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {rocker} (on a rocking chair).
runner bean	0.
	syl	run+ner bean
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scarlet runner}.
runners-up	infl
	head	runner-up
	syl	run:ners-up.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
runner-up	0.
	syl	run:ner-up
	pos	n.
	def	a contestant finishing a race or competition in second place.
running	1.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintained continuously; incessant.
	exam	1	a running battle;
	exam	2	running commentary.
running	2.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	without interruption; consecutive.
	exam	1	he lectured for two hours running.
running	3.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the scheduled operation of a public vehicle.
	exam	1	the running time of a train.
running	4.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	accomplished at a run.
	exam	1	a running jump.
running	5.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or slipping easily, as a rope or a knot.
running	6.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wound, sore, etc.
	def	discharging pus or a serous fluid.
running	7.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to operations or maintenance.
	exam	1	running repairs.
running	8.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	prevalent; current.
	exam	1	running prices.
running	9.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	repeated or continuous.
	exam	1	a running design.
running	10.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants, plant stems, etc.
	def	creeping along the ground.
running	11.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	flowing.
	exam	1	running water.
running	12.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of handwriting
	def	having the letters run togeth?!er.
running	13.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	management or organization.
	exam	1	the running of a company.
running	14.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	operation or maintenance.
	exam	1	the running of a ma?!chine.
running	15.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	n.
	def	competition or competitive situation (in the phrases {in the running, out of the running) }.
make the running	16.
	head	running
	syl	make the running.
	def	to set the pace in a competition or race.
running	17.
	syl	run+ning
	pron	<1r^niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the power or ability to run.
running board	0.
	syl	run+ning board
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge beneath the doors of certain old cars.
title	alt
	head	running head
	or	running head
	syl	ti+tle
	pos	n.
running head	0.
	or	title
	syl	run+ning head
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a heading printed at the top of every page or every other page of a book.
running light	0.
	syl	run+ning light
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of several white, red, or green lights displayed by vessels operating at night.
running mate	1.
	syl	run+ning mate
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a candidate for the subordinate of two linked positions, esp. a candidate for the vice-presidency.
running mate	2.
	syl	run+ning mate
	pos	n.
	def	a horse that pairs another in a team.
running rigging	0.
	syl	run+ning rig+ging
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the wires and ropes used to control the operations of a sailing vessel. Compare {standing rigging}.
running stitch	0.
	syl	run+ning stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a simple form of hand stitching, consisting of small stitches that look the same on both sides of the fabric, usually used for gathering. Sometimes called: {gathering stitch}.
runnier	infl
	head	runny
	syl	run+ni+er
	pos	adj.
runniest	infl
	head	runny
	syl	run+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
runny	1.
	syl	run+ny
	pron	<1r^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to flow; liquid.
runny	2.
	syl	run+ny
	pron	<1r^ni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the nose or nasal passages
	def	exuding mucus.
Runnymede	0.
	syl	Run+ny+mede
	pron	<1r^ni2mEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a meadow on the S bank of the Thames near Windsor, where King John met his rebellious barons in 1215 and acceded to Magna Carta.
run off	1.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart in haste.
run off	2.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce quickly, as copies on a duplicating machine.
run off	3.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to drain (liquid) or (of liquid) to be drained.
run off	4.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decide (a race) by a runoff.
run off	5.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of (weight, etc.) by running.
run off	6.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a flow of liquid
	def	to begin to dry up; cease to run.
run off	7.a.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to steal; purloin.
run off	7.b.
	syl	run off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to elope with.
runoff	infl
	head	run off
	syl	run+off.
	pos	n.
run off	8.
	syl	run off
	pos	n.
	def	an extra race to decide the winner after a tie.
run off	9.
	syl	run off
	pos	n.
	def	that portion of rainfall that runs into streams as surface water rather than being absorbed by the soil.
run off	10.
	syl	run off
	pos	n.
	def	the overflow of a liquid from a container.
run-of-paper	0.
	syl	run-of-pa:per
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a story, advertisement, etc.
	def	placed anywhere in a newspaper, at the discretion of the editor.
run-of-the-mill	0.
	syl	run-of-the-mill
	pos	adj.
	def	ordinary, average, or undistinguished in quality, character, or nature; not special or excellent.
run on	1.
	syl	run on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue without interruption.
run on	2.
	syl	run on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to handwrite with linked-up characters.
run on	3.
	syl	run on
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to compose text matter without indention or paragraphing.
run-on	infl
	head	run on
	syl	run-on.
	pos	n.
run on	4.a.
	syl	run on
	pos	n.
	def	text matter composed without indenting.
run on	4.b.
	syl	run on
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	run-on text matter.
run on	5.a.
	syl	run on
	pos	n.
	def	a word added at the end of a dictionary entry whose meaning can be easily inferred from the definition of the headword.
run on	5.b.
	syl	run on
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a run-on entry.
run out	1.
	syl	run out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to exhaust (a supply of something) or (of a supply) to become exhausted.
run out on	2.
	head	run out
	syl	run out on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to desert or abandon.
run out	3.
	syl	run out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to dismiss (a running batsman) by breaking the wicket with the ball, or with the ball in the hand, while he is out of his ground.
run-out	infl
	head	run out
	syl	run-out.
	pos	n.
run out	4.
	syl	run out
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	dismissal of a batsman by running him out.
run over	1.
	syl	run o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to knock down (a person) with a moving vehicle.
run over	2.
	syl	run o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to overflow the capacity of (a con?!tainer).
run over	3.
	syl	run o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to examine hastily or make a rapid survey of.
run over	4.
	syl	run o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exceed (a limit).
	exam	1	we've run over our time.
runt	ety	C16: origin unknown
runt	1.
	syl	runt
	pos	r^nt; n.
	def	the smallest and weakest young animal in a litter, esp. the smallest piglet in a litter.
runt	2.
	syl	runt
	pos	r^nt; n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	an undersized or inferior person.
runt	3.
	syl	runt
	pos	r^nt; n.
	def	a large pigeon, originally bred for eating.
runtish	sub
	head	runt
	syl	runt+ish
	pos	adj.
runtishly	sub
	head	runt
	syl	runt+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
runtishness	sub
	head	runt
	syl	runt+ish+ness
	pos	n.
runty	sub
	head	runt
	syl	runt:y
	pos	adj.
runtiness	sub
	head	runt
	syl	runt:i+ness
	pos	n.
run through	1.
	syl	run through
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce with a sword or other weapon.
run through	2.
	syl	run through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhaust (money) by wasteful spend?!ing; squander.
run through	3.
	syl	run through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to practise or rehearse.
	exam	1	let's run through the plan.
run through	4.
	syl	run through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to examine hastily.
run-through	infl
	head	run through
	syl	run-through.
	pos	n.
run through	5.
	syl	run through
	pos	n.
	def	a practice or rehearsal.
run through	6.
	syl	run through
	pos	n.
	def	a brief survey.
run to	0.
	syl	run to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be sufficient for.
	exam	1	my income doesn't run to luxuries.
run up	1.
	syl	run up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to amass or accumulate; incur.
	exam	1	to run up debts.
run up	2.
	syl	run up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make by sewing together quickly.
	exam	1	to run up a dress.
run up	3.
	syl	run up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hoist.
	exam	1	to run up a flag.
run-up	infl
	head	run up
	syl	run-up.
	pos	n.
run up	4.
	syl	run up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an approach run by an athlete for a long jump, pole vault, etc.
run up	5.
	syl	run up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a preliminary or preparatory period.
	exam	1	the run-up to the election.
runway	1.
	syl	run+way
	pron	<1r^n2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard level roadway or other surface from which aircraft take off and on which they land.
runway	2.
	syl	run+way
	pron	<1r^n2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure for domestic animals; run.
runway	3.
	syl	run+way
	pron	<1r^n2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Forestry, North American.
	def	a chute for sliding logs down.
runway	4.
	syl	run+way
	pron	<1r^n2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow ramp extending from the stage into the audience in a theatre, nightclub, etc. ********************************************************************** a narrow ramp extending from the stage into the audience in a theatre, nightclub, etc. **********************************************************************
(Alfred) Damon	infl
	head	Runyon
	syl	(Alfred) Da:mon.
	pos	n.
Runyon	0.
	syl	Run:yon
	pron	<1r^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1946, U.S. short-story writer, best known for his humorous tales about racy Broad?!way characters. His story collections include (1932), which became the basis of a musical (1950).
rupee	ety	C17: from Hindi rupa*_iy*_a, from Sanskrit r*_upya coined silver, from r*_upa shape, beauty
rupee	0.
	syl	ru+pee
	pron	<ru:1pE>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of India, Pakistan, and Bhutan (divided into 100 paisas), Sri Lanka, the Maldive Islands, Mauritius, and the Seychelles (divided into 100 cents), and of Nepal (divided into 100 pice).
Prince	infl
	head	Rupert
	syl	Prince.
	pos	n.
Rupert	0.
	syl	Ru:pert
	pron	<1ru:p*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1619-82, German-born nephew of Charles I: Royalist general during the Civil War (until 1646) and commander of the Royalist fleet (1648-50). After the Restoration he was an admiral of the English fleet in wars against the Dutch.
rupiah	ety	from Hindi: #7rupee 
rupiah	infl
	or	rupiahs
	syl	ru+pi+ah
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rupiahs	infl
	head	rupiah
	or	rupiah
	syl	ru+pi+ahs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
rupiah	0.
	syl	ru+pi+ah
	pron	<ru:1pE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Indonesia, divided into 100 sen.
rupture	ety	C15: from Latin rupt*_ura a breaking, from rumpere to burst forth; see #7erupt 
rupture	1.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of breaking or bursting or the state of being broken or burst.
rupture	2.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breach of peaceful or friendly relations.
rupture	3.a.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the breaking or tearing of a bodily structure or part.
rupture	3.b.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {hernia}.
rupture	4.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or burst or cause to break or burst.
rupture	5.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect or be affected with a rupture or hernia.
rupture	6.
	syl	rup+ture
	pron	<1r^pC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a breach in relations or friendship.
rupturable	sub
	head	rupture
	syl	rup+tur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
rural	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin r*_ur*_alis, from r*_us the country
rural	1.
	syl	ru+ral
	pron	<1ru*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the country or country life.
rural	2.
	syl	ru+ral
	pron	<1ru*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in or accustomed to the country.
rural	3.
	syl	ru+ral
	pron	<1ru*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or associated with farming.
rural	xref
	syl	ru+ral
	pron	<1ru*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {urban}.
ruralism	sub
	head	rural
	syl	ru+ral+ism
	pos	n.
ruralist	sub
	head	rural
	or	ruralite
	syl	ru+ral+ist
	pos	n.
ruralite	sub
	head	rural
	or	ruralist
	syl	ru+ral+ite
	pos	n.
rurality	sub
	head	rural
	syl	ru+1ral+i:ty
	pos	n.
rurally	sub
	head	rural
	syl	ru+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
rural dean	0.
	syl	ru+ral dean
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a clergyman having authority over a group of parishes.
rural district	0.
	syl	ru+ral dis+trict
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Wales from 1888 to 1974 and Northern Ireland from 1898 to 1973
	def	a rural division of a county.
ruralise	alt
	head	ruralize
	or	ruralize
	syl	ru+ral+ise
	pron	<1ru*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
ruralize	1.
	or	ruralise
	syl	ru+ral+ize
	pron	<1ru*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make rural in character, appearance, etc.
ruralize	2.
	or	ruralise
	syl	ru+ral+ize
	pron	<1ru*r*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go into the country to live.
ruralization	sub
	head	ruralize
	or	ruralisation
	syl	ru+ral:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
ruralisation	sub
	head	ruralize
	or	ruralization
	syl	ru+ral:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
rural studies	alt
	head	rural science
	or	rural science
	syl	ru+ral stud:ies
	pos	n.
rural science	0.
	or	rural studies
	syl	ru+ral sci+ence
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the study and theory of agriculture, biology, ecology, and associated fields.
Rurik	0.
	syl	Ru:rik
	pron	<1ru*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	died 879. Varangian (Scandinavian Vi?!king) leader who founded the Russian monarchy. He gained control over Novgorod (??862) and his dynasty, the {Rurikids}, ruled until 1598.
Ruritania	1.
	syl	Ru+ri+ta+ni:a
	pron	<2ru*ri1tAni*2> <-nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary kingdom of central Europe: setting of several novels by Anthony Hope, esp. (1894).
Ruritania	2.
	syl	Ru+ri+ta+ni:a
	pron	<2ru*ri1tAni*2> <-nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	any setting of adventure, romance, and intrigue. &- {Ru+ri+#!ta+ni@.an}
Rus	0.
	syl	Rus.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Russia(n).
ruse	ety	C15: from Old French: trick, esp. to evade cap?!ture, from ruser to retreat, from Latin rec*_us*_are to refuse
ruse	0.
	syl	ruse
	pron	<ru:z>
	pos	n.
	def	an action intended to mislead, deceive, or trick; stratagem.
Ruse	0.
	syl	Ru:se
	pron	<1ru:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Bulgaria, on the River Danube: the chief river port and one of the largest industrial centres in Bulgaria. Pop.: 158240 (1971 est.).
rush	ety	C14 ruschen, from Old French ruser to put to flight, from Latin rec*_us*_are to refuse, reject
rush	H1.1.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hurry or cause to hurry; hasten.
rush	H1.2.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a sudden attack upon (a fortress, position, person, etc.).
rush	H1.3.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	 when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at, in, or into
	def	to proceed or approach in a reckless manner.
rush one's fences	4.
	head	rush
	syl	rush one's fences.
	def	to proceed with precipitate haste.
rush	H1.5.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come, flow, swell, etc., quickly or suddenly.
	exam	1	tears rushed to her eyes.
rush	H1.6.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make a concerted effort to secure the agreement, participation, etc., of (a person).
rush	H1.7.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Rugby. of a pack
	def	to move (the ball) forwards by short kicks and runs.
rush	H1.8.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of rushing.
rush	H1.9.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden surge towards someone or something.
	exam	1	a gold rush.
rush	H1.10.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden demand.
rush	H1.11.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	usage	in film-making
	def	the initial prints of a scene or scenes before editing.
rush	H1.12.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the act of rushing the ball.
rush	H1.13.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	requiring speed or urgency.
	exam	1	a rush job.
rush	H1.14.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	characterized by much movement, business, etc..
	exam	1	a rush period.
rusher	sub
	head	rush
	syl	rush+er
	pos	n.
rush	ety	Old English risce, rysce; related to Middle Dutch risch, Norwegian rusk, Old Slavonic rozga twig, rod
rush	H2.1.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any annual or perennial plant of the genus growing in wet places and typically having grasslike cylindrical leaves and small green or brown flowers: family Many species are used to make baskets.
rush	H2.2.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, such as the woodrush, scouring rush, and spike-rush.
rush	H2.3.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	something valueless; a trifle; straw.
	exam	1	not worth a rush.
rush	H2.4.
	syl	rush
	pron	<r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {rush light}.
rushlike	sub
	head	rush
	syl	rush+2like
	pos	adj.
rush hour	0.
	syl	rush hour
	pos	n.
	def	a period at the beginning and end of the working day when large numbers of people are travelling to or from work.
candle	alt
	head	rush light
	or	rush light
	syl	can+dle
	pos	n.
rush light	0.
	or	candle
	syl	rush light
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow candle, formerly in use, made of the pith of various types of rush dipped in tallow.
Mount	infl
	head	Rushmore
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Rushmore	0.
	syl	Rush+more
	pron	<1r^Smc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W South Dakota, in the Black Hills: a national memorial, with the faces of Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Roosevelt carved into its side by Gutzon Borglum between 1927 and 1941. Height: 1841 m (6040 ft.).
rushier	infl
	head	rushy
	syl	rush:i+er
	pos	adj.
rushiest	infl
	head	rushy
	syl	rush:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rushy	0.
	syl	rush:y
	pron	<1r^Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in, covered with, or made of rushes.
rushiness	sub
	head	rushy
	syl	rush:i+ness
	pos	n.
rusk	ety	C16: from Spanish or Portuguese rosca screw, bread shaped in a twist, of unknown origin
rusk	1.
	syl	rusk
	pos	r^sk; n.
	def	a kind of light biscuit.
rusk	2.
	syl	rusk
	pos	r^sk; n.
	def	a light bread dough, sweet or plain, baked twice until it is brown, hard, and crisp.
(David) Dean	infl
	head	Rusk
	syl	(David) Dean.
	pos	r^sk; n.
Rusk	0.
	syl	Rusk
	pos	r^sk; n.
	def	born 1909, U.S. politician and diplomat: secretary of state (1961-69).
John	infl
	head	Ruskin
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Ruskin	0.
	syl	Rus:kin
	pron	<1r^skin>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-1900, English art critic and social reformer. He was a champion of the Gothic Revival and the Pre-Raphaelites and saw a close connection between art and morality. From about 1860 he argued vigorously for social and economic planning. His works include (1843-60), (1851-53), (1862), (1867), and (1871-84).
Russes	alt
	head	Russ
	or	Russ
	syl	Russ:es
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Russ	0.
	or	Russes
	syl	Russ
	pos	r^s; n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an archaic word for {Russian} (person or language).
Russ	0.
	syl	Russ.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Russia(n).
Bertrand (Arthur William)	1.
	head	Russell
	syl	Ber:trand (Arthur William)
	def	3rd Earl Russell. 1872-1970, English philosopher and mathematician. His books include (1903), (1910-13) with A. N. Whitehead, (1919), (1912), (1921), and (1940): Nobel prize for literature 1950.
George William	2.
	head	Russell
	syl	George Wil:liam
	def	penname 1867-1935, Irish poet and journalist.
John	3.
	head	Russell
	syl	John
	def	1st Earl Russell. 1792-1878, English statesman; prime minister (1846-52; 1865-66). He led the campaign to carry the 1832 Reform Act.
Ken	4.
	head	Russell
	syl	Ken.
	def	born 1927, English film director: his films include (1969), (1970), (1971), and (1977).
Russell diagram	0.
	syl	Rus:sell di:a+gram
	pos	n.
	def	See {Hertzsprung-Russell diagram}.
russet	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman, from Old French rosset, from rous, from Latin russus; related to Latin ruber red
russet	1.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	brown with a yellowish or reddish tinge.
russet	2.a.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough homespun fabric, reddish-brown in colour, formerly in use for clothing.
russet	2.b.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a russet coat.
russet	3.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various apples with rough brownish-red skins.
russet	4.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal roughness on fruit, caused by parasites, pesticides, or frost.
russet	5.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tanned hide leather
	def	dressed ready for staining.
russet	6.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	simple; homely; rustic.
	exam	1	a russet life.
russet	7.
	syl	rus+set
	pron	<1r^sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour russet.
	exam	1	russet hair.
russetish	sub
	head	russet
	or	russety
	syl	rus+set+ish
	pos	adj.
russety	sub
	head	russet
	or	russetish
	syl	rus+set:y
	pos	adj.
russet-like	sub
	head	russet
	syl	rus:set-2like
	pos	adj.
Russia	1.
	syl	Rus+sia
	pron	<1r^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Russian Empire}.
Russia	2.
	syl	Rus+sia
	pron	<1r^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Soviet Union}.
Russia	3.
	syl	Rus+sia
	pron	<1r^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic}.
Russia leather	0.
	syl	Rus+sia leath+er
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth dyed leather made from calfskin and scented with birch tar oil, originally produced in Russia.
Russian	1.
	syl	Rus+sian
	pron	<1r^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of the Soviet Union: an Indo-European language belonging to the East Slavonic branch.
Russian	2.
	syl	Rus+sian
	pron	<1r^S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Russia or the Soviet Union.
Russian	3.
	syl	Rus+sian
	pron	<1r^S*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Russia or the Soviet Union, its people, or their language.
Russian dressing	0.
	syl	Rus+sian dress+ing
	pos	n.
	def	mayonnaise with chilli sauce, chopped gherkins, etc.
Russian Empire	0.
	syl	Rus+sian Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the tsarist empire in Asia and E Europe, overthrown by the Russian Revolution of 1917.
Russianise	alt
	head	Russianize
	or	Russianize
	syl	Rus+sian+ise
	pron	<1r^S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Russianize	0.
	or	Russianise
	syl	Rus+sian+ize
	pron	<1r^S*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become Russian in style, etc.
Russianization	sub
	head	Russianize
	or	Russianisation
	syl	Rus+sian:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Russianisation	sub
	head	Russianize
	or	Russianization
	syl	Rus+sian:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Russian Orthodox Church	0.
	syl	Rus+sian Or+tho+dox Church
	pos	n.
	def	the national Church of Russia, constituting a branch of the Eastern Church presided over by the Patriarch of Moscow.
Russian Revolution	1.
	syl	Rus+sian Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {February Revo?!lu?!tion}. the uprising in Russia in March 1917, during which the tsar abdicated and a provisional government was set up.
Russian Revolution	2.
	syl	Rus+sian Rev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {October Revolution}. the seizure of power by the Bol?!she?!viks under Lenin in November 1917, transforming the uprising into a socialist revolution. This was followed by a period of civil war against counter-revolutionary armies (1918-22), which ended in eventual victory for the Bolsheviks.
Russian roulette	1.
	syl	Rus+sian rou+lette
	pos	n.
	def	a game of chance in which each player in turn spins the cylinder of a revolver loaded with only one cartridge and presses the trigger with the barrel against his own head.
Russian roulette	2.
	syl	Rus+sian rou+lette
	pos	n.
	def	any foolish or potentially suicidal undertaking.
Russian salad	0.
	syl	Rus+sian sal+ad
	pos	n.
	def	a salad of cold diced cooked vegetables mixed with Russian dressing.
Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Rus+sian So+vi+et Fed+er+at+ed So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the largest administrative division of the Soviet Union (over 76 per cent of the total area and 55 per cent of the population), extending from the Baltic to the Pacific and from the Arctic Ocean to the Caspian Sea: ranges from arctic to subtropical in climate and includes tundra, forests, steppes, and rich arable land; contains 20 major nationality groups and produces about 70 per cent of the agricultural and industrial output of the Soviet Union. Capital: Moscow. Pop.: 130079210 (1970). Area: 17074984 sq. km (6592658 sq. miles). Abbrev.: {RSFSR}
Russian Turkestan	0.
	syl	Rus+sian Tur+ke+stan
	pos	n.
	def	See {Turkestan}.
Russian wolfhound	0.
	syl	Rus+sian wolf+hound
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {borzoi}.
Russian Zone	0.
	syl	Rus+sian Zone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Soviet Zone}.
Russky	ety	C20
Russki	alt
	head	Russky
	or	Russky
	syl	Russ+ki
	pron	<1r^ski>
	pos	n.
Russkies	infl
	head	Russky
	or	Russkis
	syl	Russ+kies
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Russkis	infl
	head	Russky
	or	Russkies
	syl	Russ+kis
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Russky	0.
	or	Russki
	syl	Russ+ky
	pron	<1r^ski>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a slang word for {Russian}.
Russo-	0.
	syl	Rus:so-
	pron	<1r^s*u->
	usage	combining form.
	def	Russia or Russian.
	exam	1	Russo-Japanese.
Russo-Japanese War	0.
	syl	Rus:so-Jap:an:ese War
	pos	n.
	def	a war (1904-05) between Russia and Japan, caused largely by rivalry over Korea and Manchuria. Russia suffered a series of major defeats.
Russophil	alt
	head	Russophile
	or	Russophile
	syl	Rus+so+phil
	pos	n.
Russophile	0.
	or	Russophil
	syl	Rus+so+phile
	pron	<1r^s*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an admirer of Russia or the Soviet Union, its customs, political system, etc.
Russophobe	0.
	syl	Rus+so+phobe
	pron	<1r^s*u2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who feels intense and often irrational hatred ({Russophobia}) for the Soviet Union, its political system, etc.
Russophobic	sub
	head	Russophobe
	syl	Rus+so+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
rust	ety	Old English r*_ust; related to Old Saxon, Old High German rost 
rust	1.
	syl	rust
	pos	r^st; n.
	def	a reddish-brown oxide coating formed on iron or steel by the action of oxygen and moisture.
rust	2.
	syl	rust
	pos	r^st; n.
	def	Also called: {rust fungus}.
rust	2.a.
	syl	rust
	pos	r^st; n.
	def	any basidiomycetous fungus of the order parasitic on cereal plants, conifers, etc.
rust	2.b.
	syl	rust
	pos	r^st; n.
	def	any of various plant diseases characterized by reddish-brown discoloration of the leaves and stem, esp. that caused by the rust fungi.
rust	3.a.
	syl	rust
	pos	r^st; n.
	def	a strong brown colour, sometimes with a reddish or yellowish tinge.
rust	3.b.
	syl	rust
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a rust carpet.
rust	4.
	syl	rust
	pos	r^st; n.
	def	any corrosive or debilitating influence, esp. lack of use.
rust	5.
	syl	rust
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become coated with a layer of rust.
rust	6.
	syl	rust
	pos	vb.
	def	to deteriorate or cause to deteriorate through some debilitating influence or lack of use.
	exam	1	he allowed his talent to rust over the years.
rustless	sub
	head	rust
	syl	rust+less
	pos	adj.
rust bucket	0.
	syl	rust buck+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a very badly rusted car.
rustic	ety	C16: from Old French rustique, from Latin r*_usticus, from r*_us the country
rustic	1.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or living in the country; rural.
rustic	2.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having qualities ascribed to country life or people; simple; unsophisticated.
	exam	1	rustic pleasures.
rustic	3.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	crude, awkward, or uncouth.
rustic	4.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of untrimmed branches.
	exam	1	a rustic seat.
rustic	5.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or characteristic of a style of furniture popular in England in the 18th and 19th centuries, in which the legs and feet of chairs, tables, etc., were made to resemble roots, trunks, and branches of trees.
rustic	6.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of masonry, etc.
	def	having a rough or irregular surface and chamfered or recessed joints.
rustic	7.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who comes from or lives in the country.
rustic	8.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	n.
	def	an unsophisticated, simple, or clownish person from the country.
rustic	9.
	syl	rus+tic
	pron	<1r^stik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rusticwork}. brick or stone having a rough finish.
rustically	sub
	head	rustic
	syl	rus+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
rusticity	sub
	head	rustic
	syl	rus+tic+i:ty
	pron	<r^1stisiti>
	pos	n.
rusticate	ety	C17: from Latin r*_ustic*_ar*_i, from r*_us the country
rusticate	1.
	syl	rus+ti+cate
	pron	<1r^sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to banish or retire to the country.
rusticate	2.
	syl	rus+ti+cate
	pron	<1r^sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become rustic in style, behaviour, etc.
rusticate	3.
	syl	rus+ti+cate
	pron	<1r^sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct (brickwork or masonry) in a rustic manner.
rusticate	4.
	syl	rus+ti+cate
	pron	<1r^sti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to send down from university for a specified time as a punishment.
rustication	sub
	head	rusticate
	syl	rus+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
rusticator	sub
	head	rusticate
	syl	rus+ti+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
rustle	ety	Old English hr*_uxlian; related to Gothic hrukjan to #7crow, Old Norse hraukr raven, #7crow 
rustle	H1.1.
	syl	rus+tle
	pron	<1r^sL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a low crisp whispering or rubbing sound, as of dry leaves or paper.
rustle	H1.2.
	syl	rus+tle
	pron	<1r^sL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move with such a sound.
rustle	H1.3.
	syl	rus+tle
	pron	<1r^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sound or sounds.
rustlingly	sub
	head	rustle
	syl	rus+tling+ly
	pos	adv.
rustle	ety	C19: probably special use of #7rustle %1 (in the sense: to move with quiet sound)
rustle	H2.1.
	syl	rus+tle
	pron	<1r^sL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to steal (cattle, horses, etc.).
rustle	H2.2.
	syl	rus+tle
	pron	<1r^sL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.; Informal.
	def	to move swiftly and energetically.
rustler	1.
	syl	rus+tler
	pron	<1r^sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a cattle or horse thief.
rustler	2.
	syl	rus+tler
	pron	<1r^sl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an energetic or vigorous person.
rustle up	1.
	syl	rus+tle up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a meal, etc.) rapidly, esp. at short notice.
rustle up	2.
	syl	rus+tle up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forage for and obtain.
rustproof	0.
	syl	rust+proof
	pron	<1r^st2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	treated against rusting.
rustier	infl
	head	rusty
	syl	rust:i+er
	pos	adj.
rustiest	infl
	head	rusty
	syl	rust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
rusty	1.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with, affected by, or consisting of rust.
	exam	1	a rusty machine;
	exam	2	a rusty deposit.
rusty	2.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour rust.
rusty	3.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	discoloured by age.
	exam	1	a rusty coat.
rusty	4.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the voice
	def	tending to croak.
rusty	5.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned in appearance; seemingly antiquated.
	exam	1	a rusty old gentleman.
rusty	6.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of practice; impaired in skill or knowledge by inaction or neglect.
rusty	7.
	syl	rust:y
	pron	<1r^sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	affected by the rust fungus.
rustily	sub
	head	rusty
	syl	rust:i+ly
	pos	adv.
rustiness	sub
	head	rusty
	syl	rust:i+ness
	pos	n.
rut	ety	C16: probably from French route road
rut	H1.1.
	syl	rut
	pos	r^t; n.
	def	a groove or furrow in a soft road, caused by wheels.
rut	H1.2.
	syl	rut
	pos	r^t; n.
	def	any deep mark, hole, or groove.
rut	H1.3.
	syl	rut
	pos	r^t; n.
	def	a narrow or predictable way of life, set of attitudes, etc.; dreary or undeviating routine (esp. in the phrase {in a rut}) .
ruts	infl
	head	rut
	syl	ruts
	pos	vb.
rutting	infl
	head	rut
	syl	rut+ting
	pos	vb.
rutted	infl
	head	rut
	syl	rut+ted.
	pos	vb.
rut	H1.4.
	syl	rut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a rut or ruts in.
rut	ety	C15: from Old French rut noise, roar, from Latin rug*_itus, from rug*_ire to roar
rut	H2.1.
	syl	rut
	pos	r^t; n.
	def	a recurrent period of sexual excitement and reproductive activity in certain male ruminants, such as the deer, that corresponds to the period of oestrus in females.
rut	H2.2.
	syl	rut
	pos	r^t; n.
	def	another name for {oestrus}.
ruts	infl
	head	rut
	syl	ruts
	pos	vb.
rutting	infl
	head	rut
	syl	rut+ting
	pos	vb.
rutted	infl
	head	rut
	syl	rut+ted.
	pos	vb.
rut	H2.3.
	syl	rut
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of male ruminants
	def	to be in a period of sexual excitement and activity.
rutabaga	ety	C18: from Swedish dialect rotabagge, literally: root bag
rutabaga	0.
	syl	ru+ta+ba+ga
	pron	<2ru:t*1bAg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {swede}.
rutaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Rutaceae, from Latin r*_uta {#7rue %2}
rutaceous	0.
	syl	ru+ta+ceous
	pron	<ru:1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical and temperate flowering plants many of which have aromatic leaves. The family includes rue, citrus trees, and dittany.
ruth	ety	C12: from rewen to {#7rue %1 }
ruth	1.
	syl	ruth
	pron	<ru:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pity; compassion.
ruth	2.
	syl	ruth
	pron	<ru:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	repentance; remorse.
ruth	3.
	syl	ruth
	pron	<ru:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	grief or distress.
Ruth	1.a.
	syl	Ruth
	pron	<ru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a Moabite woman, who left her own people to remain with her mother-in-law Naomi, and became the wife of Boaz; an ancestress of David.
Ruth	1.b.
	syl	Ruth
	pron	<ru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the book in which these events are recounted.
George Herman	2.
	head	Ruth
	syl	George Her:man.
	def	nicknamed 1895-1948, U.S. professional baseball player from 1914 to 1935.
Ruthenia	0.
	syl	Ru+the+ni:a
	pron	<ru:1TEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Europe on the south side of the Carpathian Mountains: belonged to Hungary from the 14th century, to Czechoslovakia from 1918 to 1939, and was ceded to the Soviet Union in 1945; now forms the Trans?!carpathian Region of the Ukrainian SSR. Also called: {Carpatho-Ukraine}.
Ruthenian	1.
	syl	Ru+the+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1TEni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Ruthenia, its people, or their dialect of Ukrainian. {~}
Ruthenian	2.
	syl	Ru+the+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1TEni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a dialect of Ukrainian.
Ruthenian	3.
	syl	Ru+the+ni:an
	pron	<ru:1TEni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Ruthenia.
ruthenic	0.
	syl	ru+then+ic
	pron	<ru:1Tenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing ruthenium, esp. in a high valency state.
ruthenious	0.
	syl	ru+the+ni:ous
	pron	<ru:1TEni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing ruthenium in a divalent state.
ruthenium	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin Ruthenia Russia, where it was first discovered
ruthenium	0.
	syl	ru+the+ni:um
	pron	<ru:1TEni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard brittle white element of the platinum metal group. It occurs free with other platinum metals in pentlandite and other ores and is used to harden platinum and palladium. Symbol: Ru; atomic no.: 44; atomic wt.: 101.07; valency: 1-8; relative density: 12.41; melting pt.: 2310?%C; boiling pt.: 3900?%C.
rutherford	ety	C20: named after Ernest R#7utherford 
rutherford	0.
	syl	ruth+er+ford
	pron	<1r^D*f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of activity equal to the quantity of a radioactive nuclide required to produce one million disintegrations per second. Abbrev.: rd.
Ernest	infl
	head	Rutherford
	syl	Er:nest
	pos	n.
Rutherford	0.
	syl	Ruth:er:ford
	pron	<1r^D*f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Rutherford. 1871-1937, British physicist, born in New Zealand, who discovered the atomic nucleus (1909). Nobel prize for chemistry 1908.
rutherfordium	ety	C20: named after E. R#7utherford 
rutherfordium	0.
	syl	ruth+er+for+di:um
	pron	<2r^D*1fc:di*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for the element with the atomic number 104, known in the USSR as Kurchatovium.
ruthful	0.
	syl	ruth+ful
	pron	<1ru:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	full of or causing sorrow or pity.
ruthfully	sub
	head	ruthful
	syl	ruth+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
ruthfulness	sub
	head	ruthful
	syl	ruth+ful+ness
	pos	n.
ruthless	0.
	syl	ruth+less
	pron	<1ru:Tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or showing no mercy; hard-hearted.
ruthlessly	sub
	head	ruthless
	syl	ruth+less+ly
	pos	adv.
ruthlessness	sub
	head	ruthless
	syl	ruth+less+ness
	pos	n.
rutilant	ety	C15: from Latin rutil*_ans having a red glow, from rutil*_are, from rutilus ruddy, red
rutilant	0.
	syl	ru+ti+lant
	pron	<1ru:til*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of a reddish colour or glow.
rutilated	0.
	syl	ru+ti+lat+ed
	pron	<1ru:ti2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals, esp. quartz
	def	containing needles of rutile.
rutile	ety	C19: via French from German Rutil, from Latin rutilus red, glowing
rutile	0.
	syl	ru+tile
	pron	<1ru:tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a golden or reddish-brown to black mineral consisting of titanium dioxide in tetragonal crystalline form. It occurs in plutonic and metamorphic rocks, and is an important source of titanium and titanium dioxide. Formula: TiO\2.
Rutland	0.
	syl	Rut+land
	pron	<1r^tl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a former inland county of central England: the smallest English county. It became part of Leicestershire in 1974.
ruttish	1.
	syl	rut+tish
	pron	<1r^tiS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	in a condition of rut.
ruttish	2.
	syl	rut+tish
	pron	<1r^tiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	lascivious or salacious.
ruttishly	sub
	head	ruttish
	syl	rut+tish+ly
	pos	adv.
ruttishness	sub
	head	ruttish
	syl	rut+tish+ness
	pos	n.
ruttier	infl
	head	rutty
	syl	rut+ti+er
	pos	adj.
ruttiest	infl
	head	rutty
	syl	rut+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
rutty	0.
	syl	rut+ty
	pron	<1r^ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of ruts or holes.
	exam	1	a rutty track.
ruttily	sub
	head	rutty
	syl	rut+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
ruttiness	sub
	head	rutty
	syl	rut+ti+ness
	pos	n.
Ruwenzori	0.
	syl	Ru+wen+zo+ri
	pron	<2ru:wen1zc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in central Africa, on the Ugandan-Za*"irese border between Lakes Edward and Albert: generally thought to be Ptolemy's @6Mountains of the Moon@9. Highest peak: Mount Stanley, 5109 m (16763 ft.).
Ruysdael	0.
	syl	Ruys:dael
	pron	<1rEzda:l>, <-dAl>, <1rIz->, Dutch <1r@oizda:l>
	def	a variant spelling of {Ruisdael}.
Michel Adriaanszoon de	infl
	head	Ruyter
	syl	Mi:chel A:dri:aans:zoon de
	pron	<1mix*l> <2adri1ansun> <d*>
	pos	n.
Ruyter	0.
	syl	Ruy:ter
	pron	<1rIt*>, Dutch <1r$oit*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1607-76, Dutch admiral, who distinguished himself against several foreign fleets. Twice he entered English rivers (the Medway and the Thames) in pursuit of the English fleet (1667).
RV	0.
	syl	R.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Revised Version (of the Bible).
RW	1.
	syl	R.W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Right Worshipful.
RW	2.
	syl	R.W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Right Worthy.
RWA	0.
	syl	RWA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Rwanda.
Rwanda	H1.0.
	syl	Rwan+da
	pron	<ru1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Africa: part of German East Africa from 1899 until 1917, when Belgium took over the administration; became a republic in 1961 after the successful Hutu revolt against the Tutsi (1959). Official languages: Rwanda and French. Currency: Rwanda franc. Capital: Kigali. Pop.: 3572550 (1970). Area: 26338 sq. km (10169 sq. miles). Former name (until 1962): {Ruanda}.
Rwanda	H2.0.
	syl	Rwan+da
	pron	<ru1@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Rwanda, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family and closely related to Kirundi.
rwd	0.
	syl	r.w.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	rear-wheel drive.
Ry	alt
	head	Rwy
	or	Rwy
	syl	Ry.
Rwy	0.
	or	Ry
	syl	Rwy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	railway.
-ry	0.
	syl	-ry
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	variant of {-ery}.
	exam	1	dentistry.
Ryazan	0.
	syl	Rya+zan
	pron	Russian <rja1zanj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union: capital of a medieval principality; oil refineries and engineering industries. Pop.: 419000 (1975 est.).
Rybinsk	0.
	syl	Ry+binsk
	pron	Russian <1ribinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the River Volga: an important river port, terminal of the Mariinsk Waterway (between Leningrad and the Volga) at the SE end of the {Rybinsk Reservoir} (area: 4700 sq. km (1800 sq. miles)). Pop.: 233000 (1975 est.). Former name (from the Revolution until 1957): {Shcherbakov}.
Rydal	0.
	syl	Ry+dal
	pron	<1rIdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NW England, in Cumbria on {Rydal Water} (a small lake): site of {Rydal Mount}, home of Wordsworth from 1813 to 1850.
rye	ety	Old English ryge; related to Old Norse rugr, Old French rogga, Old Saxon roggo 
rye	H1.1.
	syl	rye
	pron	<rI>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall hardy widely cultivated annual grass, having soft bluish-green leaves, bristly flower spikes, and light brown grain. See also {wild rye}.
rye	H1.2.
	syl	rye
	pron	<rI>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of this grass, used in making flour and whiskey, and as a livestock food.
rye	H1.3.
	syl	rye
	pron	<rI>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rye whiskey}. whiskey distilled from rye. U.S. whiskey must by law contain not less than 51 per cent rye.
rye	ety	from Romany rai, from Sanskrit r*_ajan king; see #7rajah 
rye	H2.0.
	syl	rye
	pron	<rI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Gypsy dialect.
	def	a gentleman.
rye bread	0.
	syl	rye bread
	pos	n.
	def	any of various breads made entirely or partly from rye flour, often with caraway seeds.
rye-brome	0.
	syl	rye-brome
	pos	n.
	def	a grass, native to Europe and Asia, having rough leaves and wheatlike ears. U.S. names: {cheat, chess}.
rye-grass	0.
	syl	rye-grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses of the genus esp. native to Europe, N Africa, and Asia and widely cultivated as forage crops. They have a flattened flower spike and hairless leaves.
Ryobu Shinto	ety	from Japanese ry*_o bu, literally: two parts
Ryobu Shinto	0.
	syl	Ry+o:bu Shin+to
	pron	<rE1*ubu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a fusion of Shinto and Buddhism, which flourished in Japan in the 13th century.
ryokan	0.
	syl	ry:o+kan
	pron	<ri1*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Japanese inn.
ryot	ety	C17: from Hindi ra`*_iyat, from Arabic ra`*_iyah flock, peasants, from ra`*_a pasture
ryot	0.
	syl	ry:ot
	pron	<1rI*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a peasant or tenant farmer.
Ryswick	0.
	syl	Rys+wick
	pron	<1rizwik>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Rijswijk}.
Ryukyu Islands	0.
	syl	Ry:u+kyu Is+lands
	pron	<ri1u:kju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a chain of 55 islands in the W Pacific, extending almost 650 km (400 miles) from S Japan to N Taiwan: an ancient kingdom, under Chinese rule from the late 14th century, Japanese supremacy from 1872 to 1945, and U.S. control from 1945 to 1972; now part of Japan again. They are subject to frequent typhoons. Chief town: Naha City (on Okinawa). Pop.: 945111 (1970). Area: 2196 sq. km (849 sq. miles).
Ryurik	0.
	syl	Ryu:rik
	pron	<1ru*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Rurik. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** Rurik. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
S	alt
	head	s
	or	s
	syl	S
	pron	<es>
	pos	n.
s's	infl
	head	s
	syl	s's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
S's	infl
	head	s
	or	Ss
	syl	S's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ss	infl
	head	s
	or	S's
	syl	Ss.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
s	1.
	or	S
	syl	s
	pron	<es>
	pos	n.
	def	the 19th letter and 15th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
s	2.
	or	S
	syl	s
	pron	<es>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually an alveolar fricative, either voiceless, as in or voiced, as in
s	3.a.
	or	S
	syl	s
	pron	<es>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like an S.
s	3.b.
	or	S
	syl	s
	pron	<es>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an S-bend in a road.
S	1.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	def	satisfactory.
S	2.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	def	Society.
S	3.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	def	small (size).
S	4.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	def	South.
S	5.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	sulphur.
S	6.a.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	def	entropy.
S	6.b.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	def	siemens.
S	7.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	strangeness. {~}
S	8.
	syl	S
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Sweden.
s	1.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	second (of time).
s	2.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	section.
s	3.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	see.
s	4.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	semi-.
s	5.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	shilling.
s	6.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sign(ed).
s	7.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	singular.
s	8.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sire.
s	9.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	son.
s	10.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	substantive.
s	11.
	syl	s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	succeeded.
S	ety	Latin: label
S	ety	Latin socius 
S	1.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sabbath.
SS	infl
	head	S
	syl	SS
	mod	pl.
S	2.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saint.
S	3.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saturday.
S	4.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saxon.
S	5.a.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	schilling.
S	5.b.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sol.
S	5.c.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sucre.
S	6.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	school.
S	7.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sea.
S	8.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	senate.
S	9.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	September.
S	10.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	sign*_a.
S	11.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Signor.
S	12.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Socialist.
S	13.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Society.
S	14.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sunday.
S	15.
	syl	S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in titles
	def	Fellow.
-s	ety	from Old English -as, plural nominative and accusative ending of some masculine nouns
-es	alt
	head	-s
	or	-s
	syl	-es
	pos	suffix.
-s	H1.0.
	or	-es
	syl	-s
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the plural of most nouns.
	exam	1	boys;
	exam	2	boxes.
-s	ety	from Old English (northern dialect) -es, -s, originally the ending of the second person singular
-es	alt
	head	-s
	or	-s
	syl	-es
	pos	suffix.
-s	H2.0.
	or	-es
	syl	-s
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the third person singular present indicative tense of verbs.
	exam	1	he runs;
	exam	2	she washes.
-s	ety	special use of #7-s %1
-s	H3.0.
	syl	-s
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	forming nicknames and names expressing affection or familiarity.
	exam	1	Fats;
	exam	2	Fingers;
	exam	3	ducks.
-'s	ety	senses 1, 2: assimilated contraction from Middle English -es, from Old English, masculine and neuter genitive singular; sense 3, equivalent to #7-s %1
-'s	1.
	syl	-'s
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the possessive singular of nouns and some pronouns.
	exam	1	man's;
	exam	2	one's.
-'s	2.
	syl	-'s
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the possessive plural of nouns whose plurals do not end in
-'s	3.
	syl	-'s
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the plural of numbers, letters, or symbols.
	exam	1	20's;
	exam	2	p's and q's.
-'s	4.
	syl	-'s
	pos	suffix.
	qual	Informal.
	def	contraction of or
-'s	5.
	syl	-'s
	pos	suffix.
	qual	Informal.
	def	contraction of with
-'s	6.
	syl	-'s
	pos	suffix.
	qual	Informal.
	def	contraction of in some questions.
	exam	1	where's he live??
	exam	2	what's he do??
-s'	0.
	syl	-s'
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming the possessive of plural nouns ending in the sound or and of some singular nouns.
	exam	1	girls';
	exam	2	beaux';
	exam	3	for goodness' sake.
Sa	0.
	syl	Sa
	usage	a former chemical symbol for
	def	samarium.
sa	ety	Latin: without date
sa	1.
	syl	s.a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	semiannual.
sa	2.
	syl	s.a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sex appeal.
sa	3.
	syl	s.a.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sine anno.
SA	1.
	syl	S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Salvation Army.
SA	2.
	syl	S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	South Africa.
SA	3.
	syl	S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	South America.
SA	4.
	syl	S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	South Australia.
SA	5.
	syl	S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Sturmabteilung:
	def	the Nazi terrorist militia, organized around 1924.
Saadi	0.
	syl	Saa:di
	pron	<1sa:dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sadi}.
Saar	1.
	syl	Saar
	pron	<sa:>,, German <za:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Europe, rising in the Vosges Mountains and flowing north to the Moselle River in West Germany. Length: 246 km (153 miles).
the Saar	2.
	head	Saar
	syl	the Saar.
	def	another name for {Saarland}.
Saarbrucken	0.
	syl	Saar+br*"uck+en
	pron	German <za:r1brykN>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, capital of Saarland state, on the Saar River. Pop.: 389717 (1974 est.).
Eero	infl
	head	Saarinen
	syl	Ee:ro
	pron	<1Ar*u>
	pos	n.
Saarinen	0.
	syl	Saa:ri:nen
	pron	<1sa:rin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1910-61, U.S. architect, born in Finland. His works include the U.S. Embassy, London (1960).
Saarland	0.
	syl	Saar+land
	pron	German <1za:rlant>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W West Germany: formed in 1919; under League of Nations administration until 1935; occupied by France (1945-57); contains rich coal deposits and is a major industrial region. Capital: Saarbr*"ucken. Pop.: 1119742 (1970). Area: 2567 sq. km (991 sq. miles).
Sab	0.
	syl	Sab.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sabbath.
Saba	1.
	syl	Sa:ba
	pron	<1sa:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the NE West Indies, in the Netherlands Antilles. Pop.: 971 (1972 est.). Area: 13 sq. km (5 sq. miles).
Saba	2.
	syl	Sa:ba
	pron	<1sa:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Sheba} %1.
Sabadell	0.
	syl	Sa+ba+dell
	pron	Spanish <2sa$Ba2DAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Spain, near Barcelona: textile manufacturing. Pop.: 159408 (1970).
sabadilla	ety	C19: from Spanish cebadilla, diminutive of cebada barley, from Latin cib*_are to feed, from cibus food
sabadilla	1.
	syl	sab:a+dil+la
	pron	<2s@b*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American liliaceous plant,
sabadilla	2.
	syl	sab:a+dil+la
	pron	<2s@b*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bitter brown seeds of this plant, which contain the alkaloids veratrine and veratridine and are used in insecticides.
Sabaean	ety	C16: from Latin Sabaeus, from Greek Sabaios belonging to Saba (Sheba)
Sabean	alt
	head	Sabaean
	or	Sabaean
	syl	Sa+be:an
	pron	<s*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
Sabaean	1.
	or	Sabean
	syl	Sa+bae:an
	pron	<s*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of ancient Saba.
Sabaean	2.
	or	Sabean
	syl	Sa+bae:an
	pron	<s*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Semitic language of Saba. {~}
Sabaean	3.
	or	Sabean
	syl	Sa+bae:an
	pron	<s*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to ancient Saba, its inhabitants, or their language.
Sabah	0.
	syl	Sa+bah
	pron	<1sa:ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of Malaysia, occupying N Borneo and offshore islands in the South China and Sulu Seas: became a British protectorate in 1888; gained independence and joined Malaysia in 1963. Capital: Kota Kinabalu. Pop.: 655622 (1970). Area: 76522 sq. km (29545 sq. miles). Former name (until 1963): {North Borneo}.
Sabaoth	ety	C14: via Latin and Greek from Hebrew *,c'b*_a*_oth, from *,c*_ab*_a 
Sabaoth	0.
	syl	Sab:a+oth
	pron	<s@1bAo$T>, <1s@bAo$T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	hosts, armies (esp. in the phrase {the Lord of Sabaoth} in Romans 9:29).
Paul	infl
	head	Sabatier
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Sabatier	0.
	syl	Sa:ba:tier
	pron	French <saba1tjA:>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1941, French chemist, who discovered a process for the hydrogenation of organic compounds: shared the Nobel prize for chemistry (1912).
sabayon	0.
	syl	sa+ba+yon
	pron	<2s@bIjon>, French <saba1j*~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert very similar to zabaglione, but made with cream.
sabbat	0.
	syl	sab+bat
	pron	<1s@b@t>, <-*t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Sabbath} (sense 3).
Sabbatarian	ety	C17: from Late Latin sabbat*_arius a Sabbath-keeper &- @!Sab+ba+#!tar@.i+an+ism n.
Sabbatarian	1.
	syl	Sab+ba+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@b*1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person advocating the strict religious observance of Sunday.
Sabbatarian	2.
	syl	Sab+ba+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@b*1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who ob?!serves Saturday as the Sabbath. {~}
Sabbatarian	3.
	syl	Sab+ba+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@b*1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Sabbath or its observance.
Sabbath	ety	Old English sabbat, from Latin sabbatum, from Greek sabbaton, from Hebrew shabb*_ath, from sh*_abath to rest
Sabbath	1.
	syl	Sab+bath
	pron	<1s@b*$T>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh day of the week, Saturday, devoted to worship and rest from work in Judaism and in certain Christian Churches.
Sabbath	2.
	syl	Sab+bath
	pron	<1s@b*$T>
	pos	n.
	def	Sunday, observed by Christians as the day of worship and rest from work in commemoration of Christ's Resurrection.
Sabbath	3.
	syl	Sab+bath
	pron	<1s@b*$T>
	pos	n.
	usage	not cap.
	def	a period of rest.
Sabbath	4.
	syl	Sab+bath
	pron	<1s@b*$T>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sabbat, witches' Sabbath}. a midnight meeting or secret rendezvous for practitioners of witchcraft, sorcery, or devil worship.
sabbath school	0.
	syl	sab+bath school
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a school for religious instruction held on the Sabbath.
sabbatical	ety	C16: from Greek sabbatikos; see S#7abbath 
sabbatical	1.
	syl	sab+bat:i+cal
	pron	<s*1b@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a period of leave granted to university staff, teachers, etc., esp. approximately every seventh year.
	exam	1	a sabbatical year;
	exam	2	sabbatical leave.
sabbatical	2.
	syl	sab+bat:i+cal
	pron	<s*1b@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a post that renders the holder eligible for such leave. {~}
sabbatical	3.
	syl	sab+bat:i+cal
	pron	<s*1b@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	any sabbatical period.
Sabbatical	1.
	syl	Sab+bat:i+cal
	pron	<s*1b@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or appropriate to the Sabbath as a day of rest and religious observance. {~}
Sabbatical	2.
	syl	Sab+bat:i+cal
	pron	<s*1b@tikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	short for {sabbatical year}.
sabbatical year	0.
	syl	sab+bat:i+cal year
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a year during which the land was to be left uncultivated, debts annulled, etc., supposed to be observed every seventh year by the ancient Israelites according to Leviticus 25.
SABC	0.
	syl	S.A.B.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South African Broadcasting Corperation.
Sabellian	ety	C17: from Latin Sabell*_i group of Italian tribes
Sabellian	1.
	syl	Sa+bel+li:an
	pron	<s*1beli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct language or group of languages of ancient Italy, surviving only in a few inscriptions belonging to the Osco-Umbrian group.
Sabellian	2.
	syl	Sa+bel+li:an
	pron	<s*1beli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the ancient peoples speaking this language, including the Sabines. {~}
Sabellian	3.
	syl	Sa+bel+li:an
	pron	<s*1beli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this language or its speakers.
saber	0.
	syl	sa+ber
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {sabre}.
sabin	ety	C20: introduced by Wallace C. Sabine (1868-1919), U.S. physicist
sabin	0.
	syl	sa+bin
	pron	<1s@bin>, <1sA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a unit of acoustic absorption equal to the absorption resulting from one square foot of a perfectly absorbing surface.
Albert Bruce	infl
	head	Sabin
	syl	Al:bert Bruce.
	pos	n.
Sabin	0.
	syl	Sa:bin
	pron	<1sAbin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, U.S. microbiologist, born in Poland. He developed the {Sabin vaccine} (1955), taken orally to immunize against poliomyelitis.
Sabine	1.
	syl	Sab+ine
	pron	<1s@bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Oscan-speaking people who lived in central Italy northeast of Rome. {~}
Sabine	2.
	syl	Sab+ine
	pron	<1s@bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to this people or their language.
sable	ety	C15: from Old French, from Old High German zobel, of Slavic origin; related to Russian sobol', Polish sobol 
sables	infl
	head	sable
	or	sable
	syl	sa+bles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sable	infl
	or	sables
	syl	sa+ble.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sable	1.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a marten, of N Asian forests, with dark brown luxuriant fur.
sable	2.a.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the highly valued fur of this animal.
sable	2.b.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sable coat.
American sable	3.
	head	sable
	syl	American sable.
	def	the brown, slightly less valuable fur of the American marten,
sable	4.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of sable fur: a dark brown to yellowish-brown colour. {~}
sable	5.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	of the colour of sable fur.
sable	6.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	black; dark; gloomy.
sable	7.
	syl	sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	of the colour black.
Cape	infl
	head	Sable
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Sable	1.
	syl	Sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape at the S tip of Florida: the southernmost point of continental U.S.
Sable	2.
	syl	Sa+ble
	pron	<1sAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the southernmost point of Nova Scotia, Canada.
sable antelope	0.
	syl	sa+ble an+te+lope
	pos	n.
	def	a large black E African antelope, with long backward-curving horns.
sabot	ety	C17: from French, probably from Old French savate an old shoe, also influenced by bot #7{boot %1}; related to Italian ciabatta old shoe, Old Proven*,cal sabata 
sabot	1.
	syl	sab+ot
	pron	<1s@b*u>, French <sa1bo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoe made from a single block of wood.
sabot	2.
	syl	sab+ot
	pron	<1s@b*u>, French <sa1bo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoe with a wooden sole and a leather or cloth upper.
sabot	3.
	syl	sab+ot
	pron	<1s@b*u>, French <sa1bo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal casing fitted around the base of a projectile in order to make it fit the rifling of a firearm better and so increase its velocity.
sabot	4.
	syl	sab+ot
	pron	<1s@b*u>, French <sa1bo:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small yacht with a shortened bow.
sabotage	ety	C20: from French, from saboter to spoil through clumsiness (literally: to clatter in sabots) 
sabotage	1.
	syl	sab:o+tage
	pron	<1s@b*2ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the deliberate destruction, disruption, or damage of equipment, a public service, etc., as by enemy agents, dissatisfied employees, etc.
sabotage	2.
	syl	sab:o+tage
	pron	<1s@b*2ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar action or behaviour. {~}
sabotage	3.
	syl	sab:o+tage
	pron	<1s@b*2ta:Z>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy, damage, or disrupt, esp. by secret means.
saboteur	ety	C20: from French; see #7sabotage 
saboteur	0.
	syl	sab:o+teur
	pron	<2s@b*1tR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who commits sabotage.
sabra	ety	from Hebrew Sab*_er prickly pear, common plant in the coastal areas of the country
sabra	0.
	syl	sa+bra
	pron	<1sa:br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jew born in Israel.
sabre	ety	C17: via French from German (dialect) Sabel, from Middle High German sebel, perhaps from Magyar sz*'ablya; compare Russian sablya sabre
saber	alt
	head	sabre
	or	sabre
	syl	sa+ber
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sabre	1.
	or	saber
	syl	sa+bre
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout single-edged cavalry sword, having a curved blade.
sabre	2.
	or	saber
	syl	sa+bre
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sword used in fencing, having a narrow V-shaped blade, a semicircular guard, and a slightly curved hand.
sabre	3.
	or	saber
	syl	sa+bre
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavalry soldier. {~}
sabre	4.
	or	saber
	syl	sa+bre
	pron	<1sAb*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure or kill with a sabre.
sabretache	ety	C19: via French from German S*"abel?!tasche sabre pocket
sabretache	0.
	syl	sa+bre+tache
	pron	<1s@b*2t@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a leather case suspended from a cavalryman's saddle.
cat	alt
	head	sabre-toothed tiger
	or	sabre-toothed tiger
	syl	cat
	pos	n.
sabre-toothed tiger	0.
	or	cat
	syl	sa:bre-toothed ti+ger
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct Tertiary felines of the genus and related genera, with long curved upper canine teeth.
sabulous	ety	C17: from Latin sabul*_osus, from sabulum #7sand  &- sab@.u+los+i@.ty (@!s@abj$u#!l$As$It$I) n.
sabulose	alt
	head	sabulous
	or	sabulous
	syl	sab:u+lose
	pron	<1s@bjul*us>
	pos	adj.
sabulous	0.
	or	sabulose
	syl	sab:u+lous
	pron	<1s@bjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	like sand in texture; gritty.
sac	ety	C18: from French, from Latin saccus; see #7sack %1 &- sac+cate (#!s@ak$It, -e$It) adj. &- #!sac+@!like adj.
sac	0.
	syl	sac
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a pouch, bag, or pouchlike part in an animal or plant.
sacaton	ety	American Spanish zacat*'on, from zacate coarse grass, from Nahuatl zacatl 
sacaton	0.
	syl	sac:a+ton
	pron	<2s@k*1t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse grass, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico, grown for hay and pasture.
saccharase	0.
	syl	sac+cha+rase
	pron	<1s@k*2rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {invertase}.
saccharate	0.
	syl	sac+cha+rate
	pron	<1s@k*2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of saccharic acid.
saccharic acid	0.
	syl	sac+char+ic ac:id
	pron	<s@1k@rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble solid dicarb?!oxylic acid obtained by the oxidation of cane sugar or starch; 2,3,4,5-tetrahydroxyhexanedioic acid. Formula: COOH(CHOH)\4?!COOH.
saccharide	0.
	syl	sac+cha+ride
	pron	<1s@k*2rId>, <-rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any sugar or other carbohydrate, esp. a simple sugar.
saccharize	infl
	head	saccharify
	or	saccharise
	syl	sac+cha+rize
	pron	<1s@k*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
saccharise	infl
	head	saccharify
	or	saccharize
	syl	sac+cha+rise
	pron	<1s@k*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
saccharifies	infl
	head	saccharify
	syl	sac+char:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
saccharifying	infl
	head	saccharify
	syl	sac+char:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
saccharified	infl
	head	saccharify
	syl	sac+char:i+fied
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
saccharify	0.
	syl	sac+char:i+fy
	pron	<s@1k@ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (starch) into sugar. &- {sac+@!char@.i+fi+#!ca+tion, @!sac+cha+ri+#!za+tion}, {@!sac+cha+ri+#!sa+tion}
saccharimeter	0.
	syl	sac+cha+rim+e:ter
	pron	<2s@k*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring the strength of sugar solutions, esp. a type of polarimeter for determining the concentration from the extent to which the solution rotates the plane of polarized light. &- {@!sac+cha+#!rim+e@.try}
saccharin	ety	C19: from #7saccharo -#7+ {-#7in }
saccharin	0.
	syl	sac+cha+rin
	pron	<1s@k*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a very sweet white crystalline slightly soluble powder used as a nonfattening sweetener. Formula: C\7H\5NO\3S.
saccharine	1.
	syl	sac+cha+rine
	pron	<1s@k*2rIn>, <-2rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively sweet; sugary.
	exam	1	a saccharine smile.
saccharine	2.
	syl	sac+cha+rine
	pron	<1s@k*2rIn>, <-2rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, of the nature of, or containing sugar or saccharin.
saccharinely	sub
	head	saccharine
	syl	sac+cha+rine+ly
	pos	adv.
saccharinity	sub
	head	saccharine
	syl	sac+cha+rin+i:ty
	pron	<2s@k*1riniti>
	pos	n.
saccharo-	ety	via Latin from Greek sakkharon, ultimately from Sanskrit *'sarkar*_a sugar
saccharoid	1.
	syl	sac+cha+roid
	pron	<1s@k*2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {saccharoidal}. having or designating a texture resembling that of loaf sugar.
	exam	1	saccharoid marble.
saccharoid	2.
	syl	sac+cha+roid
	pron	<1s@k*2rcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of polysaccharides that remotely resemble sugars, but are not sweet and are often insoluble.
saccharometer	0.
	syl	sac+cha+rom+e:ter
	pron	<2s@k*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrometer used to measure the strengths of sugar solutions. It is usually calibrated directly to give a reading of concentration.
saccharose	0.
	syl	sac+cha+rose
	pron	<1s@k*2r*uz>, <-2r*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {{sugar} (sense 1)}.
Nicola	infl
	head	Sacco
	syl	Ni:co:la
	pron	<ni1kc:la>
	pos	n.
Sacco	0.
	syl	Sac:co
	pron	<1s@k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1927, U.S. radical agitator, born in Italy. With Bartolomeo Vanzetti, he was executed for murder (1927) despite suspicions that their political opinions influenced the verdict: the case caused international protests.
sacculated	infl
	head	sacculate
	or	saccular
	syl	sac+cu+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
saccular	infl
	head	sacculate
	or	sacculated
	syl	sac+cu+lar
	pos	adj.
sacculate	0.
	syl	sac+cu+late
	pron	<1s@kjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing a saccule, saccules, or a sacculus.
sacculation	sub
	head	sacculate
	syl	sac+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
saccule	ety	C19: from Latin sacculus diminutive of saccus #7sack %1
sacculus	alt
	head	saccule
	or	saccule
	syl	sac+cu+lus
	pron	<1s@kjul*s>
	pos	n.
saccule	1.
	or	sacculus
	syl	sac+cule
	pron	<1s@kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sac.
saccule	2.
	or	sacculus
	syl	sac+cule
	pron	<1s@kju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the smaller of the two parts of the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Compare {{utricle} (sense 1)}.
sacerdotal	ety	C14: from Latin sacerd*_ot*_alis, from sacerd*_os priest, from sacer sacred
sacerdotal	0.
	syl	sac+er+do+tal
	pron	<2s@s*1d*utL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of priests.
sacerdotally	sub
	head	sacerdotal
	syl	sac+er+1do+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
sacerdotalism	1.
	syl	sac+er+do+tal+ism
	pron	<2s@s*1d*ut%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles, methods, etc., of the priesthood.
sacerdotalism	2.
	syl	sac+er+do+tal+ism
	pron	<2s@s*1d*ut%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that ordained priests are endowed with sacramental and sacrificial powers.
sacerdotalism	3.
	syl	sac+er+do+tal+ism
	pron	<2s@s*1d*ut%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	exaggerated respect for priests.
sacerdotalism	4.
	syl	sac+er+do+tal+ism
	pron	<2s@s*1d*ut%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	power over people's opinions and actions achieved by priests through sophistry or guile.
sacerdotalist	sub
	head	sacerdotalism
	syl	sac+er+1do+tal+ist
	pos	n.
sachem	ety	C17: from Narragansett s*vachim chief
sachem	1.
	syl	sa+chem
	pron	<1sAC*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a leader of a political party or organization, esp. of Tammany Hall.
sachem	2.
	syl	sa+chem
	pron	<1sAC*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sagamore}.
sachemic	sub
	head	sachem
	syl	sa+chem+ic
	pron	<sA1Cemik>, <1sAC*->
	pos	adj.
sachet	ety	C19: from Old French: a little bag, from sac bag; see #7sack %1
sachet	1.
	syl	sa+chet
	pron	<1s@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sealed envelope, usually made of plastic or waxed paper, for containing cream, shampoo, etc.
sachet	2.a.
	syl	sa+chet
	pron	<1s@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small soft bag containing perfumed powder, placed in drawers to scent clothing.
sachet	2.b.
	syl	sa+chet
	pron	<1s@SA>
	pos	n.
	def	the powder contained in such a bag.
Sachs	0.
	syl	Sachs
	qual	German
	def	zaks) {Hans} (hans). 1494-1576, German master shoemaker and Meistersinger, portrayed by Wagner in
Sachsen	0.
	syl	Sach+sen
	pron	<1zaksN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Saxony}.
sack	ety	Old English sacc, from Latin saccus bag, from Greek sakkos; related to Hebrew saq 
sack	H1.1.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bag made of coarse cloth, thick paper, etc., used as a container.
sack	H1.2.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sackful}. the amount contained in a sack, sometimes used as a unit of measurement.
sack	H1.3.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sacque} (s@ak).
sack	H1.3.a.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's full loose hip-length jacket, worn in the 18th and mid-20th centuries.
sack	H1.3.b.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's loose tube-shaped dress.
sack	H1.4.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the Australian word for {bye}.
sack	H1.5.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {bed}.
the sack	6.
	head	sack
	syl	the sack.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dismissal from employment.
hit the sack	7.
	head	sack
	syl	hit the sack.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to go to bed.
sack	H1.8.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to dismiss from employment.
sack	H1.9.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a sack or sacks.
sacklike	sub
	head	sack
	syl	sack+2like
	pos	adj.
sack	ety	C16: from French phrase mettre *`a sac, literally: to put (loot) in a sack, from Latin saccus #7sack %1
sack	H2.1.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the plundering of a place by an army or mob, usually involving destruction, slaughter, etc.
sack	H2.2.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plunder and partially destroy (a place).
sacker	sub
	head	sack
	syl	sack+er
	pos	n.
sack	ety	C16 wyne seck, from French vin sec dry wine, from Latin siccus dry
sack	H3.0.
	syl	sack
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic except in trademarks.
	def	any dry white wine from SW Europe, esp. sherry.
sackbut	ety	C16: from French saqueboute, from Old French saquer to pull+ bouter to push; see #7butt %3
sackbut	0.
	syl	sack+but
	pron	<1s@k2b^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval form of trombone.
sackcloth	1.
	syl	sack+cloth
	pron	<1s@k2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse cloth such as sacking.
sackcloth	2.
	syl	sack+cloth
	pron	<1s@k2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	garments made of such cloth, worn formerly to indicate mourning or penitence.
sackcloth and ashes	3.
	head	sackcloth
	syl	sackcloth and ashes.
	def	a public display of extreme grief, remorse, or repentance.
sacque	alt
	head	sack coat
	or	sack coat
	syl	sacque
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
sack coat	0.
	or	sacque
	syl	sack coat
	pron	<s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a hip-length coat with no waist seam, worn as the jacket of a suit.
sack-coated	sub
	head	sack coat
	syl	sack-2coat:ed
	pos	adj.
sacking	0.
	syl	sack+ing
	pron	<1s@kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse cloth used for making sacks, woven from flax, hemp, jute, etc.
sack race	0.
	syl	sack race
	pos	n.
	def	a race in which the competitors' legs and often bodies are enclosed in sacks. &- {sack rac+ing}
Thomas	infl
	head	Sackville
	syl	Thom:as
	pos	n.
Sackville	0.
	syl	Sack:ville
	pron	<1s@kvil>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Earl of Dorset. 1536-1608, English poet, dramatist, and statesman. He collaborated with Thomas Norton on the early blank-verse tragedy (1561).
sacral	ety	C19: from Latin sacrum sacred object
sacral	H1.0.
	syl	sa+cral
	pron	<1sAkr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or associated with sacred rites.
sacral	ety	C18: from New Latin sacr*_alis of the #7sacrum 
sacral	H2.0.
	syl	sa+cral
	pron	<1sAkr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sacrum.
sacrament	ety	C12: from Church Latin sacr*_amentum vow, from Latin sacr*_are to consecrate
sacrament	1.
	syl	sac+ra+ment
	pron	<1s@kr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward sign combined with a prescribed form of words and regarded as conferring some specific grace upon those who receive it. The Protestant sacraments are baptism and the Lord's Supper. In the Roman Catholic and Eastern Churches they are baptism, penance, confirmation, the Eucharist, holy orders, matrimony, and extreme unction.
sacrament	2.
	syl	sac+ra+ment
	pron	<1s@kr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the Eucharist.
sacrament	3.
	syl	sac+ra+ment
	pron	<1s@kr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the consecrated elements of the Eucharist, esp. the bread.
sacrament	4.
	syl	sac+ra+ment
	pron	<1s@kr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something regarded as possessing a sacred or mysterious significance.
sacrament	5.
	syl	sac+ra+ment
	pron	<1s@kr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol; pledge.
sacramental	1.
	syl	sac+ra+men+tal
	pron	<2s@kr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the nature of a sacrament.
sacramental	2.
	syl	sac+ra+men+tal
	pron	<2s@kr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	bound by or as if by a sacrament.
sacramental	3.
	syl	sac+ra+men+tal
	pron	<2s@kr*1mentL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a sacrament-like ritual action, such as the sign of the cross or the use of holy water.
sacramentally	sub
	head	sacramental
	syl	sac+ra+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
sacramentality	sub
	head	sacramental
	or	sacramentalness
	syl	sac+ra+men+tal+i:ty
	pron	<2s@kr*men1t@liti>
	pos	n.
sacramentalness	sub
	head	sacramental
	or	sacramentality
	syl	sac+ra+1men+tal+ness
	pos	n.
sacramentalism	0.
	syl	sac+ra+men+tal+ism
	pron	<2s@kr*1ment%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	belief in or special emphasis upon the efficacy of the sacraments for conferring grace.
sacramentalist	sub
	head	sacramentalism
	syl	sac+ra+1men+tal+ist
	pos	n.
Sacramentarian	1.
	syl	Sac+ra+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@kr*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	any Protestant theologian, such as Zwingli, who maintained that the bread and wine of the Eucharist were the body and blood of Christ only in a figurative sense and denied his real presence in these elements.
Sacramentarian	2.
	syl	Sac+ra+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@kr*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one who believes in sacramentalism.
Sacramentarian	3.
	syl	Sac+ra+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@kr*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sacramentarians.
Sacramentarian	4.
	syl	Sac+ra+men+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@kr*men1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	not cap.
	def	of or relating to sacraments.
Sacramentarianism	sub
	head	Sacramentarian
	syl	Sac+ra+men+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
Sacramento	1.
	syl	Sac+ra+men+to
	pron	<2s@kr*1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in N central California, capital of the state at the confluence of the American and Sacramento Rivers: became a boom town in the gold rush of the 1850s. Pop.: 267483 (1973 est.).
Sacramento	2.
	syl	Sac+ra+men+to
	pron	<2s@kr*1ment*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N California, flowing generally south to San Francisco Bay. Length: 615 km (382 miles).
sacrarium	ety	C18: from Latin sacr*_arium, from sacer #7sacred 
sacraria	infl
	head	sacrarium
	syl	sa+crar:i:a
	pron	<-1kre*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sacrarium	1.
	syl	sa+crar+i:um
	pron	<s@1kre*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the sanctuary of a church.
sacrarium	2.
	syl	sa+crar+i:um
	pron	<s@1kre*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a place near the altar of a church, similar in function to the piscina, where materials used in the sacred rites are deposited or poured away.
sacred	ety	C14: from Latin sacr*_are to set apart as holy, from sacer holy
sacred	1.
	syl	sa+cred
	pron	<1sAkrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	exclusively devoted to a deity or to some religious ceremony or use; holy; consecrated.
sacred	2.
	syl	sa+cred
	pron	<1sAkrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of or regarded with reverence, awe, or respect.
sacred	3.
	syl	sa+cred
	pron	<1sAkrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	protected by superstition or piety from irreligious actions.
sacred	4.
	syl	sa+cred
	pron	<1sAkrid>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with or intended for religious use.
	exam	1	sacred music.
sacred to	5.
	head	sacred
	syl	sacred to.
	def	dedicated to; in honour of.
sacredly	sub
	head	sacred
	syl	sa+cred+ly
	pos	adv.
sacredness	sub
	head	sacred
	syl	sa+cred+ness
	pos	n.
Sacred College	0.
	syl	Sa+cred Col+lege
	pos	n.
	def	the collective body of the cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church.
sacred cow	ety	alluding to the Hindu belief that cattle are sacred
sacred cow	0.
	syl	sa+cred cow
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, institution, custom, etc., unreasonably held to be beyond criticism.
Sacred Heart	1.
	syl	Sa+cred Heart
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the heart of Jesus Christ, a symbol of His love and sacrifice.
Sacred Heart	2.
	syl	Sa+cred Heart
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a representation of this, usually bleeding, as an aid to devotion.
sacred mushroom	1.
	syl	sa+cred mush+room
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hallucinogenic mushrooms, esp. species of and that have been eaten in rituals in various parts of the world.
sacred mushroom	2.
	syl	sa+cred mush+room
	pos	n.
	def	a mescal button, used in a similar way.
sacrifice	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin sacrificium, from sacer holy+ facere to make
sacrifice	1.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a surrender of something of value as a means of gaining something more desirable or of prevent?!ing some evil.
sacrifice	2.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a ritual killing of a person or animal with the intention of propitiating or pleasing a deity.
sacrifice	3.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbolic offering of something to a deity.
sacrifice	4.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the person, animal, or object surrendered, destroyed, killed, or offered.
sacrifice	5.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious ceremony involving one or more sacrifices.
sacrifice	6.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	def	loss entailed by giving up or selling something at less than its value.
sacrifice	7.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	the act or an instance of sacrificing a piece.
sacrifice	8.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a sacrifice (of); give up, surrender, or destroy (a person, thing, etc.).
sacrifice	9.
	syl	sac+ri+fice
	pron	<1s@kri2fIs>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to permit or force one's opponent to capture a piece freely, as in playing a combination or gambit.
	exam	1	he sacrificed his queen and checkmated his opponent on the next move.
sacrificeable	sub
	head	sacrifice
	syl	sac+ri+2fice+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sacrificer	sub
	head	sacrifice
	syl	sac+ri+2fic+er
	pos	n.
sacrificingly	sub
	head	sacrifice
	syl	sac+ri+2fic+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sacrificial	0.
	syl	sac+ri+fi+cial
	pron	<2s@kri1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in or connected with a sacrifice.
sacrificially	sub
	head	sacrificial
	syl	sac+ri+1fi+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
sacrificial anode	0.
	syl	sac+ri+fi+cial an+ode
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	an electropositive metal, such as zinc, that protects a more important electronegative part by corroding when attacked by electrolytic action.
sacrilege	ety	C13: from Old French sacril*`ege, from Latin sacrilegium, from sacrilegus temple-robber, from sacra sacred things+ legere to take
sacrilege	1.
	syl	sac+ri+lege
	pron	<1s@kriliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the misuse or desecration of anything regarded as sacred or as worthy of extreme respect.
	exam	1	to play Mozart's music on a kazoo is sacrilege.
sacrilege	2.
	syl	sac+ri+lege
	pron	<1s@kriliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of taking anything sacred for secular use.
sacrilegist	sub
	head	sacrilege
	syl	sac+ri+le:gist
	pron	<2s@kri1lEJist>
	pos	n.
sacrilegious	1.
	syl	sac+ri+le:gious
	pron	<2s@kri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving sacrilege; impious.
sacrilegious	2.
	syl	sac+ri+le:gious
	pron	<2s@kri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	guilty of sacrilege.
sacrilegiously	sub
	head	sacrilegious
	syl	sac+ri+1le:gious+ly
	pos	adv.
sacrilegiousness	sub
	head	sacrilegious
	syl	sac+ri+1le:gious+ness
	pos	n.
sacring	ety	C13: from obsolete sacren to consecrate, from Latin sacr*_are; see #7sacred 
sacring	0.
	syl	sa+cring
	pron	<1sAkriG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act or ritual of consecration, esp. of the Eucharist or of a bishop.
sacring bell	0.
	syl	sa+cring bell
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a small bell rung at the elevation of the Host and chalice during Mass.
sacristan	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin sacrist*_anus, from sacrista, from Latin sacer holy
sacrist	alt
	head	sacristan
	or	sacristan
	syl	sac+rist
	pron	<1s@krist>, <1sA->
	pos	n.
sacristan	1.
	or	sacrist
	syl	sac+ris+tan
	pron	<1s@krist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has charge of the contents of a church, esp. the sacred vessels, vestments, etc.
sacristan	2.
	or	sacrist
	syl	sac+ris+tan
	pron	<1s@krist*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {sexton}.
sacristy	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin sacristia; see #7sacristan 
sacristies	infl
	head	sacristy
	syl	sac+ris+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sacristy	0.
	syl	sac+ris+ty
	pron	<1s@kristi>
	pos	n.
	def	a room attached to a church or chapel where the sacred vessels, etc., are kept and where priests attire themselves.
sacroiliac	1.
	syl	sa+cro+il:i+ac
	pron	<2sAkr*u1ili2@k>, <2s@k->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the sacrum and ilium, their articulation, or their associated ligaments.
sacroiliac	2.
	syl	sa+cro+il:i+ac
	pron	<2sAkr*u1ili2@k>, <2s@k->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the joint where these bones meet.
sacrosanct	ety	C17: from Latin sacr*_osanctus made holy by sacred rite, from sacr*_o by sacred rite, from sacer holy+ sanctus, from sanc*_ire to hallow
sacrosanct	0.
	syl	sac+ro+sanct
	pron	<1s@kr*u2s@Gkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	very sacred or holy; inviolable.
sacrosanctity	sub
	head	sacrosanct
	or	sacrosanctness
	syl	sac+ro+1sanc+ti:ty
	pos	n.
sacrosanctness	sub
	head	sacrosanct
	or	sacrosanctity
	syl	sac+ro+2sanct+ness
	pos	n.
sacrum	ety	C18: from Latin os sacrum holy bone, because it was used in sacrifices, from sacer holy
sacra	infl
	head	sacrum
	syl	sa+cra
	pron	<-kr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sacrum	1.
	syl	sa+crum
	pron	<1sAkr*m>, <1s@kr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the large wedge-shaped bone, consisting of five fused vertebrae, in the lower part of the back.
sacrum	2.
	syl	sa+crum
	pron	<1sAkr*m>, <1s@kr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in some other vertebrates.
sad	ety	Old English s@ad weary; related to Old Norse sathr, Gothic saths, Latin satur, satis enough
sadder	infl
	head	sad
	syl	sad+der
	pos	adj.
saddest	infl
	head	sad
	syl	sad+dest.
	pos	adj.
sad	1.
	syl	sad
	pron	<s@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling sorrow; unhappy.
sad	2.
	syl	sad
	pron	<s@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing, suggestive, or expressive of such feelings.
	exam	1	a sad story;
	exam	2	a sad colour.
sad	3.
	syl	sad
	pron	<s@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfortunate; unsatisfactory; shabby; deplorable.
	exam	1	her clothes were in a sad state.
sadly	sub
	head	sad
	syl	sad+ly
	pos	adv.
(Mohammed) Anwar El	infl
	head	Sadat
	syl	(Mohammed) An:war El
	pron	<1@nwa:> <el>
	pos	n.
Sadat	0.
	syl	Sa:dat
	pron	<s*1d@t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, Egyptian statesman: president of Egypt since 1970.
sadden	0.
	syl	sad+den
	pron	<1s@dN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sad.
saddeningly	sub
	head	sadden
	syl	sad+den+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
saddle	ety	Old English sadol, s@adel; related to Old Norse sothull, Old High German satul  &- #!sad@.dle+less adj. ?- #!sad@.dle-@!like adj.
saddle	1.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat for a rider, usually made of leather, placed on a horse's back and secured with a girth under the belly.
saddle	2.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar seat on a bicycle, tractor, etc., made of leather or steel.
saddle	3.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a back pad forming part of the harness of a packhorse.
saddle	4.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a saddle in shape, position, or function.
saddle	5.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat, esp. mutton, consisting of part of the backbone and both loins.
saddle	6.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a horse or similar animal on which a saddle is placed.
saddle	7.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the back of a domestic chicken that is nearest to the tail.
saddle	8.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {clitellum}.
saddle	9.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {saddleback}. a pass or ridge that slopes gently between two peaks.
saddle	10.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised piece of wood or metal for covering a doorsill.
in the saddle	11.
	head	saddle
	syl	in the saddle.
	def	in a position of control.
saddle	12.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to put a saddle on (a horse).
saddle	13.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to mount into the saddle.
saddle	14.
	syl	sad+dle
	pron	<1s@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burden; charge.
	exam	1	I didn't ask to be saddled with this job.
saddleback	1.
	syl	sad:dle+back
	pron	<1s@dL2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a marking resembling a saddle on the backs of various animals.
saddleback	2.
	syl	sad:dle+back
	pron	<1s@dL2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{saddle roof}.
saddleback	3.
	syl	sad:dle+back
	pron	<1s@dL2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {saddle} (sense 9)}.
saddle-backed	1.
	syl	sad:dle-backed
	pos	adj.
	def	having the back curved in shape or concave like a saddle.
saddle-backed	2.
	syl	sad:dle-backed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a saddleback.
saddlebag	0.
	syl	sad:dle+bag
	pron	<1s@dL2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a pouch or small bag attached to the saddle of a horse, bicycle, etc.
saddlebill	0.
	syl	sad:dle+bill
	pron	<1s@dL2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a large black-and-white stork, of tropical Africa, having a heavy red bill with a black band around the middle and a yellow patch at the base. Also called: {jabiru}.
saddle block	0.
	syl	sad+dle block
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a type of spinal anaesthesia producing sensory loss in the buttocks, inner sides of the thighs, and perineum.
saddlebow	0.
	syl	sad:dle+bow
	pron	<1s@dL2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the pommel of a saddle.
saddlecloth	0.
	syl	sad:dle+cloth
	pron	<1s@dL2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a light cloth put under a horse's saddle, so as to prevent rubbing.
saddle horse	0.
	syl	sad+dle horse
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight horse kept for riding only. Compare {carthorse}. Also called: {saddler}.
saddler	0.
	syl	sad+dler
	pron	<1s@dl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes, deals in, or repairs saddles and other leather equipment for horses.
saddle roof	0.
	syl	sad+dle roof
	pos	n.
	def	a roof that has a ridge and two gables. Also called: {saddleback}.
saddleries	infl
	head	saddlery
	syl	sad+dler:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saddlery	1.
	syl	sad+dler:y
	pron	<1s@dl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	saddles, harness, and other leather equipment for horses collectively.
saddlery	2.
	syl	sad+dler:y
	pron	<1s@dl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the business, work, or place of work of a saddler.
saddle soap	0.
	syl	sad+dle soap
	pos	n.
	def	a soft soap containing neat's-foot oil used to preserve and clean leather.
saddle-sore	1.
	syl	sad:dle-sore
	pos	adj.
	def	sore after riding a horse.
saddle-sore	2.
	syl	sad:dle-sore
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse or rider
	def	having sores caused by the chafing of the saddle.
saddle sore	infl
	head	saddle-sore
	syl	sad+dle sore.
	pos	n.
saddle-sore	3.
	syl	sad:dle-sore
	pos	n.
	def	such a sore.
saddletree	0.
	syl	sad:dle+tree
	pron	<1s@dL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	the frame of a saddle.
Sadducee	ety	Old English sadd*_uc*_eas, via Latin and Greek from Late Hebrew s*_add*_uqi, probably from Sadoq Zadok, high priest and supposed founder of the sect
Sadducee	0.
	syl	Sad+du+cee
	pron	<1s@dju2sE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a member of an ancient Jewish sect that was opposed to the Pharisees, denying the resurrection of the dead, the existence of angels, and the validity of oral tradition.
Sadducean	sub
	head	Sadducee
	syl	Sad+du+1ce:an
	pos	adj.
Sadduceeism	sub
	head	Sadducee
	syl	Sad+du+2cee+ism
	pos	n.
Sade	0.
	syl	Sade
	pron	<sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Comte {Do@.na@.tien Al@.phonse Fran@.*,cois de} (d@$nasj*~$e alf?~@$$:s fr?~a#!swa d$$), known as the 1740-1814, French soldier and writer, whose exposition of sexual perversion gave rise to the term sadism.
sade	infl
	head	sadhe
	or	tsade
	syl	sa:de
	pron	<1sa:dE>, <1tsa:dE>, Hebrew <1tsadE>
	pos	n.
tsade	infl
	head	sadhe
	or	sade
	syl	tsa+de
	pron	<1sa:dE>, <1tsa:dE>, Hebrew <1tsadE>
	pos	n.
sadhe	0.
	syl	sa+dhe
	pron	<1sa:dE>, <1tsa:dE>, Hebrew <1tsadE>
	pos	n.
	def	the 18th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800710 or, at the end of a word ###800711 ), transliterated as or and pronounced more or less like English or with pharyngeal articulation.
sadhu	ety	Sanskrit, from s*_adhu good
saddhu	alt
	head	sadhu
	or	sadhu
	syl	sad+dhu
	pron	<1sa:du:>
	pos	n.
sadhu	0.
	or	saddhu
	syl	sa+dhu
	pron	<1sa:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu wandering holy man.
Saadi	alt
	head	Sadi
	or	Sadi
	syl	Saa:di
	pron	<sa:1dE>
	pos	n.
Sadi	0.
	or	Saadi
	syl	Sa:di
	pron	<sa:1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1184-1292, Persian poet. His best-known works are (Flower Garden) and (Tree Garden), long moralistic poems in prose and verse.
sadiron	ety	C19: from #7sad (in the obsolete sense: heavy)+#7iron 
sadiron	0.
	syl	sad+i:ron
	pron	<1s@d2I*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy iron for pressing clothes, pointed at both ends.
sadism	ety	C19: from French, named after the Marquis de S#7ade 
sadism	0.
	syl	sad+ism
	pron	<1sAdiz*m>, <1s@->
	pos	n.
	def	the gaining of pleasure or sexual gratification from the infliction of pain and mental suffering on another person. See also {algolagnia}. Compare {masochism}.
sadist	sub
	head	sadism
	syl	sad+ist
	pos	n.
sadistic	sub
	head	sadism
	syl	sa+dis+tic
	pron	<s*1distik>
	pos	adj.
sadistically	sub
	head	sadism
	syl	sa+1dis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sadness	0.
	syl	sad+ness
	pron	<1s@dnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being sad.
sadomasochism	0.
	syl	sad:o+mas:o+chism
	pron	<2sAd*u1m@s*2kiz*m>, <2s@d*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the combination of sadistic and masochistic elements in one person, characterized by both aggressive and submissive periods in relationships with others. Compare {sadism, masochism}.
sadomasochistic	sub
	head	sadomasochism
	syl	sad:o+mas:o+1chis+tic
	pos	adj.
Sadowa	0.
	syl	Sa+do+wa
	pron	<1sa:d*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in W Czechoslovakia, in NE Bohemia: scene of the decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian war (1866) in which the Austrians were defeated by the Prussians. Czech name: {Sa+do+v*'a} (#!sad@$va$:).
sad sack	0.
	syl	sad sack
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an inept person who makes mistakes despite good intentions.
sae	0.
	syl	s.a.e.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	stamped addressed envelope.
Safar	ety	from Arabic
Saphar	alt
	head	Safar
	or	Safar
	syl	Sa+phar
	pron	<s*1fa:>
	pos	n.
Safar	0.
	or	Saphar
	syl	Sa+far
	pron	<s*1fa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the second month of the Muslim year.
safari	ety	C19: from Swahili: journey, from Arabic safar*_iya, from safara to travel
safaris	infl
	head	safari
	syl	sa+fa+ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
safari	1.
	syl	sa+fa+ri
	pron	<s*1fa:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an overland journey or hunting expedition, esp. in Africa.
safari	2.
	syl	sa+fa+ri
	pron	<s*1fa:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the people, animals, etc., that go on the expedition.
safari jacket	0.
	syl	sa+fa+ri jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bush jacket}.
safari park	0.
	syl	sa+fa+ri park
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed park in which lions and other wild animals are kept in the open and can be viewed by the public in cars, etc.
safari suit	0.
	syl	sa+fa+ri suit
	pos	n.
	def	an outfit made of tough cotton, denim, etc., consisting of a bush jacket with matching trousers, shorts, or skirt.
safe	ety	C13: from Old French salf, from Latin salvus; related to Latin salus safety
safe	1.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording security or protection from harm.
	exam	1	a safe place.
safe	2.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	free from danger, etc..
	exam	1	you'll be safe here.
safe	3.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adj.
	def	secure from risk; certain; sound.
	exam	1	a safe investment;
	exam	2	a safe bet.
safe	4.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of trust; prudent.
	exam	1	a safe companion.
safe	5.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to avoid controversy or risk.
	exam	1	a safe player.
safe	6.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to do harm; not dangerous.
	exam	1	a criminal safe behind bars;
	exam	2	water safe to drink.
on the safe side	7.
	head	safe
	syl	on the safe side.
	def	as a precaution.
safe	8.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a safe condition.
	exam	1	the children are safe in bed now.
play safe	9.
	head	safe
	syl	play safe.
	def	to act in a way least likely to cause danger, controversy, or defeat. {~}
safe	10.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adv.
	def	a strong container, usually of metal and provided with a secure lock, for storing money or valuables.
safe	11.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adv.
	def	a container for storing food.
safe	12.
	syl	safe
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {condom}.
safely	sub
	head	safe
	syl	safe+ly
	pos	adv.
safeness	sub
	head	safe
	syl	safe+ness
	pos	n.
safe-blower	0.
	syl	safe-blow:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses explosives to open safes and rob them.
safe-breaker	0.
	syl	safe-break:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breaks open and robs safes. Also called: {safe-cracker}.
safe-conduct	1.
	syl	safe-con:duct
	pos	n.
	def	a document giving official permission to travel through a region, esp. in time of war.
safe-conduct	2.
	syl	safe-con:duct
	pos	n.
	def	the protection afforded by such a document.
safe-conduct	3.
	syl	safe-con:duct
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conduct (a person) in safety.
safe-conduct	4.
	syl	safe-con:duct
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a safe-conduct to.
safety-deposit	alt
	head	safe-deposit
	or	safe-deposit
	syl	safe:ty-de:pos:it
	pos	n.
safe-deposit	0.a.
	or	safety-deposit
	syl	safe-de:pos:it
	pos	n.
	def	a place or building with facilities for the safe storage of money or valuables.
safe-deposit	0.b.
	or	safety-deposit
	syl	safe-de:pos:it
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a safe-deposit box.
safeguard	1.
	syl	safe+guard
	pron	<1sAf2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ensures protection against danger, damage, injury, etc.
safeguard	2.
	syl	safe+guard
	pron	<1sAf2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a document authorizing safe-conduct.
safeguard	3.
	syl	safe+guard
	pron	<1sAf2ga:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defend or protect.
safekeeping	0.
	syl	safe+keep:ing
	pron	<1sAf1kEpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of keeping or state of being kept in safety.
safelight	0.
	syl	safe+light
	pron	<1sAf2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a light that can be used in a room in which photographic material is handled, transmitting only those colours to which a particular type of film, plate, or paper is relatively insensitive.
safe period	0.
	syl	safe pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the period during the menstrual cycle when conception is considered least likely to occur. See also {rhythm method}.
safeties	infl
	head	safety
	syl	safe+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
safety	1.
	syl	safe+ty
	pron	<1sAfti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being safe.
safety	2.
	syl	safe+ty
	pron	<1sAfti>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom from danger or risk of injury.
safety	3.
	syl	safe+ty
	pron	<1sAfti>
	pos	n.
	def	a contrivance or device designed to prevent injury.
safety	4.a.
	syl	safe+ty
	pron	<1sAfti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {safetyman}. the defensive player furthest back in the field.
safety	4.b.
	syl	safe+ty
	pron	<1sAfti>
	pos	n.
	def	a play in which the ball is put down by a player behind his own goal line when the ball is caused to pass the goal line by one of his own team. Compare {touchback}.
safety belt	1.
	syl	safe+ty belt
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {seat belt}.
safety belt	2.
	syl	safe+ty belt
	pos	n.
	def	a belt or strap worn by a person working at a great height and attached to a fixed object to prevent him from falling.
safety curtain	0.
	syl	safe+ty cur+tain
	pos	n.
	def	a curtain made of fireproof material that can be lowered to separate the auditorium and stage in a theatre to prevent the spread of a fire.
safety factor	0.
	syl	safe+ty fac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {factor of safety}.
safety film	0.
	syl	safe+ty film
	pos	n.
	def	photographic film consisting of a nonflammable cellulose acetate or polyester base.
safety fuse	1.
	syl	safe+ty fuse
	pos	n.
	def	a slow-burning fuse for igniting detonators from a distance.
safety fuse	2.
	syl	safe+ty fuse
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical fuse that protects a circuit from overloading.
safety glass	0.
	syl	safe+ty glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass made by sandwiching a layer of plastic or resin between two sheets of glass so that if broken the fragments will not shatter.
Safety Islands	0.
	syl	Safe+ty Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of three small French islands in the Atlantic, off the coast of French Guiana. French name: {*^Iles du Salut}.
safety lamp	0.
	syl	safe+ty lamp
	pos	n.
	def	an oil-burning miner's lamp in which the flame is surrounded by a metal gauze to prevent it from igniting combustible gas. Also called: {Davy lamp}.
safety match	0.
	syl	safe+ty match
	pos	n.
	def	a match that will light only when struck against a specially prepared surface.
safety pin	1.
	syl	safe+ty pin
	pos	n.
	def	a spring wire clasp with a covering catch, made so as to shield the point when closed and to prevent accidental unfastening.
safety pin	2.
	syl	safe+ty pin
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{pin} (sense 9)}.
safety razor	0.
	syl	safe+ty ra+zor
	pos	n.
	def	a razor with a guard over the blade to prevent accidental cutting of the skin.
safety valve	1.
	syl	safe+ty valve
	pos	n.
	def	a valve in a pressure vessel that allows fluid to escape when a predetermined level of pressure has been reached.
safety valve	2.
	syl	safe+ty valve
	pos	n.
	def	a harmless outlet for emotion, etc.
saffian	ety	C16: via Russian and Turkish from Persian sakhtiy*_an goatskin, from sakht hard
saffian	0.
	syl	saf+fi:an
	pron	<1s@fi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	leather tanned with sumach and usually dyed a bright colour.
safflower	ety	C16: via Dutch saffloer or German safflor from Old French saffleur. See #7saffron, flower 
safflower	1.
	syl	saf+flow+er
	pron	<1s@flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thistle-like Eurasian annual plant, having large heads of orange-yellow flowers and yielding a dye and an oil used in paints, medicines, etc.: family (composites).
safflower	2.
	syl	saf+flow+er
	pron	<1s@flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a red dye used for cotton and for colouring foods and cosmetics, or a drug obtained from the florets of this plant.
safflower	xref
	syl	saf+flow+er
	pron	<1s@flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {false saffron}.
saffron	ety	C13: from Old French safran, from Medieval Latin safranum, from Arabic za'far*_an 
saffron	1.
	syl	saf+fron
	pron	<1s@fr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World crocus, having purple or white flowers with orange stigmas.
saffron	2.
	syl	saf+fron
	pron	<1s@fr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried stigmas of this plant, used to flavour or colour food.
meadow saffron	3.
	head	saffron
	syl	meadow saffron.
	def	another name for {autumn crocus}.
false saffron	4.
	head	saffron
	syl	false saffron.
	def	another name for {safflower}.
saffron	5.a.
	syl	saf+fron
	pron	<1s@fr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange to orange-yellow colour.
saffron	5.b.
	syl	saf+fron
	pron	<1s@fr*n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a saffron dress.
Safi	0.
	syl	Sa:fi
	pron	French <sa1fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Morocco, 170 km (105 miles) northwest of Marrakesh, to which it is the nearest port. Pop.: 129113 (1971).
Safid Rud	0.
	syl	Sa+fid Rud
	pron	<s@1fEd> <1ru:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Iran, flowing northeast to a delta on the Caspian Sea. Length: about 785 km (490 miles).
SAfr	0.
	syl	S.Afr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South Africa(n).
safranine	ety	C19: from French safran #7saffron+ -#7{ine %2}
safranin	alt
	head	safranine
	or	safranine
	syl	saf+ra+nin
	pron	<1s@fr*nin>, <-2nEn>
	pos	n.
safranine	0.
	or	safranin
	syl	saf+ra+nine
	pron	<1s@fr*nin>, <-2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of dyes devised from phenzine and used for textiles and biological stains.
safrole	ety	C19: from (#7sas) #7safr (#7as) #7+ -#7{ole %1}
safrole	0.
	syl	saf+role
	pron	<1s@fr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or yellowish oily water-insoluble liquid present in sassafras and camphor oils and used in soaps and perfumes. Formula: C\3H\5C\6H\3O\2CH\2.
sag	ety	C15: from Scandinavian; compare Swedish sacka, Dutch zakken, Norwegian dialect sakka to subside, Danish sakke to lag behind
sags	infl
	head	sag
	syl	sags
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
sagging	infl
	head	sag
	syl	sag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
sagged	infl
	head	sag
	syl	sagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
sag	1.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to sink or cause to sink in parts, as under weight or pressure.
	exam	1	the bed sags in the middle.
sag	2.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall in value.
	exam	1	prices sagged to a new low.
sag	3.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang unevenly; droop.
sag	4.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of courage, etc.
	def	to weaken; flag.
sag	5.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sagging.
	exam	1	a sag in profits.
sag	6.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the extent to which a vessel's keel sags at the centre. Compare {{hog} (sense 6)}.
sag	7.a.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a marshy depression in an area of glacial till, chiefly in the U.S. Middle West.
sag	7.b.
	syl	sag
	pron	<s@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sag and swell topography.
saga	ety	C18: from Old Norse: a narrative; related to Old English secgan to #7say 
saga	1.
	syl	sa:ga
	pron	<1sa:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several medieval prose narratives written in Iceland and recounting the exploits of a hero or a family.
saga	2.
	syl	sa:ga
	pron	<1sa:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar heroic narrative.
saga	3.
	syl	sa:ga
	pron	<1sa:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {saga novel}. a series of novels about several generations or members of a family.
saga	4.
	syl	sa:ga
	pron	<1sa:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other artistic production said to resemble a saga.
saga	5.
	syl	sa:ga
	pron	<1sa:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a series of events or a story stretching over a long period.
sagacious	ety	C17: from Latin sag*_ax, from s*_ag*_ire to be astute
sagacious	1.
	syl	sa+ga+cious
	pron	<s*1gAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing sagacity; wise.
sagacious	2.
	syl	sa+ga+cious
	pron	<s*1gAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Obsolete. of hounds
	def	having an acute sense of smell.
sagaciously	sub
	head	sagacious
	syl	sa+1ga+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
sagaciousness	sub
	head	sagacious
	syl	sa+1ga+cious+ness
	pos	n.
sagacity	0.
	syl	sa+gac+i:ty
	pron	<s*1g@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	foresight, discernment, or keen perception; ability to make good judgments.
sagamore	ety	C17: from Abnaki s*_agimau, literally: he overcomes
sagamore	0.
	syl	sag:a+more
	pron	<1s@g*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	among some North American Indians
	def	a chief or eminent man. Also called: {sachem}.
sage	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin sapere to be sensible; see #7sapient 
sage	H1.1.
	syl	sage
	pron	<sAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a man revered for his profound wisdom. {~}
sage	H1.2.
	syl	sage
	pron	<sAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	profoundly wise or prudent.
sage	H1.3.
	syl	sage
	pron	<sAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	solemn.
sagely	sub
	head	sage
	syl	sage+ly
	pos	adv.
sageness	sub
	head	sage
	syl	sage+ness
	pos	n.
sage	ety	C14: from Old French saulge, from Latin salvia, from salvus safe, in good health (from the curative properties attributed to the plant)
sage	H2.1.
	syl	sage
	pron	<sAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial Mediterranean plant, having grey-green leaves and purple, blue, or white flowers: family (labiates).
sage	H2.2.
	syl	sage
	pron	<sAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of this plant, used in cooking for flavouring.
sage	H2.3.
	syl	sage
	pron	<sAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sagebrush}.
sagebrush	0.
	syl	sage+brush
	pron	<1sAJ2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several aromatic plants of the genus esp. a shrub of W North America, having silver-green leaves and large clusters of small white flowers: family (composites).
sage Derby	0.
	syl	sage Der+by
	pos	n.
	def	See {{Derby} %2 (sense 3)}.
sage grouse	0.
	syl	sage grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American grouse, the males of which perform elaborate courtship displays.
saggar	ety	C17: perhaps alteration of #7safeguard 
sagger	alt
	head	saggar
	or	saggar
	syl	sag+ger
	pron	<1s@g*>
	pos	n.
saggar	0.
	or	sagger
	syl	sag+gar
	pron	<1s@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clay box in which fragile ceramic wares are placed for protection during firing.
Saghalien	0.
	syl	Sa+ghal+ien
	pron	<s*1ga:lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sakhalin}.
Sagitta	ety	C16: from Latin, literally: an arrow
Sagittae	infl
	head	Sagitta
	syl	Sa+git+tae
	pron	<s*1gitE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Sagitta	0.
	syl	Sa+git+ta
	pron	<s*1git*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Cygnus and Aquila and crossed by the Milky Way.
sagittal	1.
	syl	sag+it+tal
	pron	<1s@JitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling an arrow; straight.
sagittal	2.
	syl	sag+it+tal
	pron	<1s@JitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sagittal suture.
sagittal	3.
	syl	sag+it+tal
	pron	<1s@JitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in a plane parallel to the sagittal suture.
sagittally	sub
	head	sagittal
	syl	sag+it+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
sagittal suture	0.
	syl	sag+it+tal su+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a serrated line on the top of the skull that marks the junction of the two parietal bones.
Sagittarius	ety	C14: from Latin: an archer, from sagitta an arrow
Sagittarii	infl
	head	Sagittarius
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:i
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Sagittarius	1.
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:us
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a large conspicuous zodiacal constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Scorpius and Capricornus on the ecliptic and crossed by the Milky Way.
Sagittarius	2.
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:us
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Archer}.
Sagittarius	2.a.
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:us
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth sign of the zodiac, symbol $>, having a mutable fire classification and ruled by the planet Jupiter. The sun is in this sign between Nov. 22 and Dec. 21.
Sagittarius	2.b.
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:us
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Sagittarius	3.
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:us
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Sagittarius.
Sagittarius	xref
	syl	Sag+it+ta+ri:us
	pron	<2s@Ji1te*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b., 3): {Sag+it+tar+i@.an} (@!s@ad#f$I#!t$e$$r$I$$n).
sagittate	ety	C18: from New Latin sagitt*_atus, from Latin sagitta arrow
sagittiform	alt
	head	sagittate
	or	sagittate
	syl	sa+git+ti+form
	pron	<s*1Jiti2fc:m>, <1s@J->
	pos	adj.
sagittate	0.
	or	sagittiform
	syl	sag+it+tate
	pron	<1s@Ji2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of leaves
	def	shaped like the head of an arrow.
sago	ety	C16: from Malay s*_ag*_u 
sago	0.
	syl	sa:go
	pron	<1sAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a starchy cereal obtained from the powdered pith of a sago palm, used for puddings and as a thickening agent.
sago grass	0.
	syl	sa:go grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tall tough grass, grown as forage for cattle.
sago palm	1.
	syl	sa:go palm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical Asian palm trees, esp. any of the genera and the trunks of which yield sago.
sago palm	2.
	syl	sa:go palm
	pos	n.
	def	any of several palmlike cycads that yield sago, esp.
Saguache	0.
	syl	Sa+guache
	pron	<s*1w@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sawatch}.
saguaro	ety	Mexican Spanish, variant of sahuaro, an Indian name
sahuaro	alt
	head	saguaro
	or	saguaro
	syl	sa+hua+ro
	pron	<s*1wa:r*u>
	pos	n.
saguaros	infl
	head	saguaro
	syl	sa+gua+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saguaro	0.
	or	sahuaro
	syl	sa+gua+ro
	pron	<s*1gwa:r*u>, <s*1wa:->
	pos	n.
	def	a giant cactus, of desert regions of Arizona, S California, and Mexico, having white nocturnal flowers and edible red pulpy fruits.
Saguenay	0.
	syl	Sag+ue:nay
	pron	<2s@g*1nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Canada in S Quebec, rising as the P*'eribonca River on the central plateau and flowing south, then east to the St. Lawrence. Length: 764 km (475 miles).
Saguia el Hamra	0.
	syl	Sa+gui:a el Ham+ra
	pron	<1sa:gi*> <el> <1h@mr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the N zone of Western Sahara.
Sagunto	0.
	syl	Sa+gun+to
	pron	Spanish <sa1$Gunto>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in E Spain, near Valencia: allied to Rome and made a heroic resistance to the Carthaginian attack led by Hannibal (219-218 #7b.c.) #7. Pop.: 47026 (1970). Ancient name: {Saguntum}.
Sahaptan	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptian
	syl	Sa+hap+tan
	pron	<sa:1h@pt*n>
	pos	n.
Sahaptian	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptan
	syl	Sa+hap+ti:an
	pron	<sa:1h@pti*n>
	pos	n.
Sahaptins	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptin
	syl	Sa+hap+tins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sahaptans	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptan
	syl	Sa+hap+tans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sahaptians	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptian
	syl	Sa+hap+ti:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sahaptin	infl
	or	Sahaptins
	syl	Sa+hap+tin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sahaptan	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptans
	syl	Sa+hap+tan
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sahaptian	infl
	head	Sahaptin
	or	Sahaptians
	syl	Sa+hap+ti:an
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sahaptin	1.
	syl	Sa+hap+tin
	pron	<sa:1h@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of Oregon and Washington, including the Nez Perc*'e.
Sahaptin	2.
	syl	Sa+hap+tin
	pron	<sa:1h@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people.
Sahaptin	xref
	syl	Sa+hap+tin
	pron	<sa:1h@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also spelled: {Shahaptin}.
Sahara	0.
	syl	Sa+ha+ra
	pron	<s*1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in N Africa, extending from the Atlantic to the Red Sea and from the Mediterranean to central Mali, Niger, Chad, and the Sudan: the largest desert in the world, occupying over a quarter of Africa; rises to over 3300 m (11000 ft.) in the central mountain system of the Ahaggar and Tibesti massifs; large reserves of iron ore, oil, and natural gas. Area: 9100000 sq. km (3500000 sq. miles). Average annual rainfall: less than 254 mm (10 in.). Highest recorded temperature: 58?%C (136.4?%F).
Saharan	1.
	syl	Sa+har+an
	pron	<s*1ha:r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages spoken in parts of Chad and adjacent countries, now generally regarded as forming a branch of the Nilo-Saharan family.
Saharan	2.
	syl	Sa+har+an
	pron	<s*1ha:r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
Saharan	3.
	syl	Sa+har+an
	pron	<s*1ha:r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Sahara.
Saharanpur	0.
	syl	Sa+ha+ran+pur
	pron	<s*1ha:r*n2pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N India, in NW Uttar Pradesh. Pop.: 225396 (1971).
sahib	ety	C17: from Urdu, from Arabic *,c*_ahib, literally: friend
saheb	alt
	head	sahib
	or	sahib
	syl	sa+heb
	pos	n.
sahib	0.
	or	saheb
	syl	sa+hib
	pron	<1sa:hib>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a form of address or title placed after a man's name or designation, used as a mark of respect.
Sahitya Akademi	0.
	syl	Sa+hit+ya A:kad+e:mi
	pron	<sa:1hitj*> <*1ka:d*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a body set up by the Government of India for cultivating literature in Indian languages and in English.
said	H1.1.
	syl	said
	pron	<sed>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; in contracts, pleadings, etc.
	def	named or mentioned previously; aforesaid.
said	H1.2.
	syl	said
	pron	<sed>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {say}.
said	H2.0.
	syl	sa:id
	pron	<1sa:id>
	pos	n. adj. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {sayyid}.
Saida	0.
	syl	Sa:i+da
	pron	<1sa:id*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Lebanon, on the Mediterranean: on the site of ancient Sidon; terminal of the Trans-Arabian pipeline from Saudi Arabia. Pop.: 25000 (1973 est.).
saiga	ety	C19: from Russian, from Chagatai saigak 
saiga	0.
	syl	sai+ga
	pron	<1sIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two antelopes, or of the plains of central Asia, having an enlarged slightly elongated nose.
Saigon	0.
	syl	Sai+gon
	pron	<sI1gon>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1976) of {Ho Chi Minh City}.
sail	ety	Old English segl; related to Old Frisian seil, Old Norse segl, German Segel 
sail	1.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of fabric, usually Terylene or nylon (formerly canvas), with fittings for holding it in any suitable position to catch the wind, used for propelling certain kinds of vessels, esp. over water.
sail	2.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a voyage on such a vessel.
	exam	1	a sail down the river.
sail	3.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel with sails or such vessels collectively.
	exam	1	to travel by sail;
	exam	2	we raised seven sail in the northeast.
sail	4.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship's sails collectively.
sail	5.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a sail in shape, position, or function, such as the part of a windmill that is turned by the wind or the part of a Portuguese man-of-war that projects above the water.
sail	6.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the conning tower of a submarine.
in sail	7.
	head	sail
	syl	in sail.
	def	having the sail set.
sail	8.a.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to run up the sail or to run up more sail.
sail	8.b.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to begin a voyage.
sail	9.a.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to embark on a voyage by ship.
sail	9.b.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to hoist sail.
sail	10.a.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	with sail hoisted.
sail	10.b.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	under way.
sail	11.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to travel in a boat or ship.
	exam	1	we sailed to Le Havre.
sail	12.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to move over the water.
	exam	1	the liner is sailing to the Caribbean.
sail	13.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manoeuvre or navigate a vessel.
	exam	1	he sailed the schooner up the channel.
sail	14.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sail over.
	exam	1	she sailed the Atlantic single-handed.
sail	15.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over, through, etc.
	def	to move fast or effortlessly.
	exam	1	we sailed through customs;
	exam	2	the ball sailed over the fence.
sail	16.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to move along smoothly; glide.
sail	17.a.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to begin (something) with vigour.
sail	17.b.
	syl	sail
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to make an attack (on) violently with words or physical force.
sailable	sub
	head	sail
	syl	sail+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sailless	sub
	head	sail
	syl	sail+less
	pos	adj.
sailcloth	1.
	syl	sail+cloth
	pron	<1sAl2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fabrics from which sails are made.
sailcloth	2.
	syl	sail+cloth
	pron	<1sAl2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a lighter cloth used for clothing, etc.
sailer	0.
	syl	sail+er
	pron	<1sAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, esp. one equipped with sails, with specified sailing characteristics.
	exam	1	a good sailer.
sailfish	infl
	or	sailfishes
	syl	sail+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sailfishes	infl
	head	sailfish
	or	sailfish
	syl	sail+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sailfish	0.
	syl	sail+fish
	pron	<1sAl2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large scombroid game fishes of the genus such as ({Atlantic sailfish}) , of warm and tropical seas: family They have an elongated upper jaw and a long sail-like dorsal fin.
sailing	1.
	syl	sail+ing
	pron	<1sAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice, art, or technique of sailing a vessel.
sailing	2.
	syl	sail+ing
	pron	<1sAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of navigating a vessel.
	exam	1	rhumb-line sail?!ing.
sailing	3.
	syl	sail+ing
	pron	<1sAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of a vessel's leaving a port.
	exam	1	scheduled for a midnight sailing.
sailing ship	0.
	syl	sail+ing ship
	pos	n.
	def	a large sailing vessel.
sailor	1.
	syl	sail+or
	pron	<1sAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of a ship's crew, esp. one below the rank of officer.
sailor	2.
	syl	sail+or
	pron	<1sAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sails, esp. with reference to the likelihood of his becoming seasick.
	exam	1	a good sailor.
sailor	3.
	syl	sail+or
	pron	<1sAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sailor hat} or {sailor suit}.
sailorly	sub
	head	sailor
	syl	sail+or+ly
	pos	adj.
sailor hat	0.
	syl	sail+or hat
	pos	n.
	def	a hat with a flat round crown and fairly broad brim that is rolled upwards.
sailor's-choice	0.
	syl	sail:or's-choice
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small percoid fishes of American coastal regions of the Atlantic, esp. the grunt and the pinfish.
sailor suit	0.
	syl	sail+or suit
	pos	n.
	def	a child's suit, usually navy and white, with a collar that is squared off at the back like a sailor's.
sailplane	0.
	syl	sail+plane
	pron	<1sAl2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-performance glider.
sain	ety	Old English segnian, from Latin signare to #7sign (with the cross)
sain	0.
	syl	sain
	pron	<sAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make the sign of the cross over so as to bless or protect from evil or sin.
sainfoin	ety	C17: from French, from Medieval Latin s*_anum faenum wholesome hay, referring to its former use as a medicine
sainfoin	0.
	syl	sain+foin
	pron	<1s@nfcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian perennial papilionaceous plant, widely grown as a forage crop, having pale pink flowers and curved pods.
saint	ety	C12: from Old French, from Latin sanctus holy, from sanc*_ire to hallow &- #!saint+dom n. &- #!saint+less adj. &- #!saint+like adj.
saint	1.
	syl	saint
	pron	<sAnt>, <unstressed> <s*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who after death is formally recognized by a Christian Church, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, as having attained, through holy deeds or behaviour, a specially exalted place in heaven entitling him to veneration.
saint	2.
	syl	saint
	pron	<sAnt>, <unstressed> <s*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of exceptional holiness or goodness.
saint	3.
	syl	saint
	pron	<sAnt>, <unstressed> <s*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the collective body of those who are righteous in God's sight.
saint	4.
	syl	saint
	pron	<sAnt>, <unstressed> <s*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to canonize; recognize formally as a saint.
Saint Andrew's Cross	1.
	syl	Saint An:drew's Cross
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a diagonal cross with equal arms.
Saint Andrew's Cross	2.
	syl	Saint An:drew's Cross
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a white diagonal cross on a blue ground.
Saint-Denis	1.
	syl	Saint-De:nis
	pron	French <s*~e> <d*1ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a town in N France, on the Seine: 12th-century Gothic abbey church, containing the tombs of many French monarchs; an industrial suburb of Paris. Pop.: 96759 (1975).
Saint-Denis	2.
	syl	Saint-De:nis
	pron	French <s*~e> <d*1ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	the capital of the French overseas region of R*'eunion, a port on the N coast. Pop.: 86000 (1967).
Charles Augustin	infl
	head	Sainte-Beuve
	syl	Charles Au:gu:stin
	pron	<Sarl> <ogy1st*~e>
	pos	n.
Sainte-Beuve	0.
	syl	Sainte-Beuve
	pron	French <s*~et> <1b@o:v>
	pos	n.
	def	1804-69, French critic, best known for his collections of essays (1840-59) and (1851-62).
sainted	1.
	syl	saint+ed
	pron	<1sAntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	canonized.
sainted	2.
	syl	saint+ed
	pron	<1sAntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a saint in character or nature.
sainted	3.
	syl	saint+ed
	pron	<1sAntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	hallowed or holy.
Saint-'Emilion	0.
	syl	Saint-*'E:mil:ion
	pron	French <s*~e> <tAmi1lj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a full-bodied red wine, similar to a Burgundy, produced around the town of Saint-*'Emilion in Bordeaux.
Antoine de	infl
	head	Saint-Exup'ery
	syl	An:toine de
	pron	<?~a1twan> <d*>
	pos	n.
Saint-Exup'ery	0.
	syl	Saint-Ex:u:p*'e:ry
	pron	French <s*~e> <tegzypA1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-44, French novelist and aviator. His novels of aviation include (1931) and (1939); he also wrote the fairy tale (1943).
Saint Gall	1.
	syl	Saint Gall
	pron	French <s*~e> <1gal>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a canton of NE Switzerland. Capital: St. Gall. Pop.: 384475 (1970). Area: 2012 sq. km (777 sq. miles).
Saint Gall	2.
	syl	Saint Gall
	pron	French <s*~e> <1gal>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a town in NE Switzerland, capital of St. Gall canton: an important edu?!ca?!tional centre in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 80852 (1970). {~} German name: {Sankt Gallen} (za&nkt #!gal$$n).
Saint Gotthard	1.
	syl	Saint Gott+hard
	pron	<1got*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a range of the Lepontine Alps in SE central Switzerland.
Saint Gotthard	2.
	syl	Saint Gott+hard
	pron	<1got*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a pass over the St. Gotthard mountains, in S Switzerland. Height: 2114 m (6935 ft.).
sainthood	1.
	syl	saint+hood
	pron	<1sAnthud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or character of being a saint.
sainthood	2.
	syl	saint+hood
	pron	<1sAnthud>
	pos	n.
	def	saints collectively.
Saint John	1.
	syl	Saint John
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a port in E Canada, at the mouth of the St. John River: the largest city in New Brunswick. Pop.: 89039 (1971).
Saint John	2.
	syl	Saint John
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	an island in the West Indies, in the Virgin Islands of the U.S. Pop.: 1729 (1970). Area: 49 sq. km (19 sq. miles).
Lake	3.
	head	Saint John
	syl	Lake.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a lake in Canada, in S Quebec: drained by the Saguenay River. Area: 971 sq. km (375 sq. miles).
Saint John	4.
	syl	Saint John
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a river in E North America, rising in Maine, U.S., and flowing northeast to New Brunswick, Canada, then generally southeast to the Bay of Fundy. Length: 673 km (418 miles).
Saint John's	1.
	syl	Saint John's
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a port in Canada, capital of Newfoundland, on the E coast of the Avalon Peninsula. Pop.: 88102 (1971).
Saint John's	2.
	syl	Saint John's
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	the capital of the British Associated State of Antigua: a port on the NW coast of the island. Pop.: 14000 (1972 est.).
Louis Antoine L'eon de	infl
	head	Saint-Just
	syl	Louis An:toine L*'e:on de
	pron	<lwi ?~atwan lA1?~c d*). 1767-94, FrAnch RAvolutionary lAadAr and orator. A mAmbAr of thA CommittAA of Public SafAty (1793-94), hA was guillotinAd with RobAspiArrA>
	pos	n.
Yves	infl
	head	Saint-Laurent
	syl	Yves
	pos	n.
Saint Lawrence	1.
	syl	Saint Law+rence
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a river in SE Canada, flowing northeast from Lake Ontario, forming part of the border between Canada and the U.S., to the Gulf of St. Lawrence: commercially one of the most important rivers in the world as the easternmost link of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Length: 1207 km (750 miles). Width at mouth: 145 km (90 miles).
Gulf of	2.
	head	Saint Lawrence
	syl	Gulf of.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a deep arm of the Atlantic off the E coast of Canada between Newfoundland and the mainland coasts of Quebec, New Brunswick, and Nova Scotia.
Saint Luke's summer	ety	referring to St. Luke's feast-day, Oct. 18
saintly	0.
	syl	saint+ly
	pron	<1sAntli>
	pos	adj.
	def	like, relating to, or suitable for a saint.
saintlily	sub
	head	saintly
	syl	saint+li+ly
	pos	adv.
saintliness	sub
	head	saintly
	syl	saint+li+ness
	pos	n.
Saint Martin's summer	ety	referring to St. Martin's feast-day, Nov. 11
saintpaulia	ety	C20: New Latin, named after Baron W. von Saint Paul, German soldier (died 1910), who discovered it
saintpaulia	0.
	syl	saint+pau+li:a
	pron	<s*nt1pc:li*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {African violet}.
Saint Petersburg	1.
	syl	Saint Pe+ters+burg
	pron	<1pEt*z2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	the former name (1703-1914) of {Leningrad}.
Saint Petersburg	2.
	syl	Saint Pe+ters+burg
	pron	<1pEt*z2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a city and resort in W Florida, on Tampa Bay. Pop.: 234284 (1973 est.).
Saint Pierre	1.
	syl	Saint Pierre
	pron	French <s*~e> <1pje:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a town on the SW coast of the French island of R*'eunion, in the Indian Ocean. Pop.: 43186 (1970).
Saint Pierre	2.
	syl	Saint Pierre
	pron	French <s*~e> <1pje:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a former town on the coast of the French island of Martinique, destroyed by the eruption of Mont Pel*'ee in 1902.
Jacques Henri Bernardin de	infl
	head	Saint-Pierre
	syl	Jacques Hen:ri Ber:nar:din de
	pron	<Zak> <*~ari> <bernar1d*~e> <d*>
	pos	n.
Saint-Pierre	0.
	syl	Saint-Pierre
	pron	French <s*~e> <1pje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1737-1814, French author; his work, which was greatly influenced by the writings of Rousseau, includes (1773), (1784, 1788), and (1791).
Saint Polten	0.
	syl	Saint P*"ol+ten
	pron	<1pR:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Sankt P*"olten}.
(Charles) Camille	infl
	head	Saint-Saens
	syl	(Charles) Ca:mille
	pron	<ka1mij>
	pos	n.
Saint-Saens	0.
	syl	Saint-Sa*"ens
	pron	French <s*~e> <1sa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	1835-1921, French composer, pianist, and organist. His works include the symphonic poem (1874), the opera (1877), the humorous orchestral suite (1886), five symphonies, and five piano concertos.
George Edward Bateman	infl
	head	Saintsbury
	syl	George Ed:ward Bate:man.
	pos	n.
Saintsbury	0.
	syl	Saints:bur:y
	pron	<1sAntsb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1933, English literary critic and historian; author of many works on English and French literature.
saint's day	0.
	syl	saint's day
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a day in the church calendar commemorating a saint.
Comte de	1.
	head	Saint-Simon
	syl	Comte de
	pron	<1k?~c:t> <d*>
	def	title of 1760-1825, French social philosopher, generally regarded as the founder of French socialism. He thought society should be reorganized along industrial lines and that scientists should be the new spiritual leaders. His most important work is (1825).
Duc de	2.
	head	Saint-Simon
	syl	Duc de
	pron	<1dyk> <d*>
	def	title of 1675-1755, French soldier, statesman, and writer: his are an outstanding account of the period 1694-1723, during the reigns of Louis XIV and Louis XV.
Saint-Simonism	alt
	head	Saint-Simonianism
	or	Saint-Simonianism
	syl	Saint-Si:mon:ism
	pron	<s*nt> <1sIm*niz*m>
	pos	n.
Saint-Simonianism	0.
	or	Saint-Simonism
	syl	Saint-Si:mon:i:an+ism
	pron	<s*nt> <si1m*uni*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the socialist system advocated by the Comte de Saint-Simon. &- {Saint-Si@.#!mon@.i@.an}
Saint Thomas	1.
	syl	Saint Thom+as
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	an island in the E West Indies, in the Virgin Islands of the U.S. Capital: Charlotte Amalie. Pop.: 28960 (1970). Area: 83 sq. km (28 sq. miles).
Saint Thomas	2.
	syl	Saint Thom+as
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	the former name (1921-37) of {Charlotte Amalie}.
Saint Vincent	1.
	syl	Saint Vin+cent
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a British Associated State in the Caribbean, in the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles, with dependencies in the Grenadines: became a British possession in 1763 and gained internal self-government in 1969. Capital: Kingstown. Pop.: 89632 (1970). Area: 390 sq. km (150 sq. miles).
Cape	2.
	head	Saint Vincent
	syl	Cape.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a headland at the SW extremity of Portugal: scene of several important naval battles, notably in 1797, when the English defeated the French and Spanish.
Gulf	3.
	head	Saint Vincent
	syl	Gulf.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	a shallow inlet of SE South Australia, between Yorke Peninsula and the mainland: salt industry.
Saipan	0.
	syl	Sai+pan
	pron	<sI1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the W Pacific, in the S central Mariana Islands: administrative centre of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; captured by the Americans and used as a leading air base until the end of World War II; administered by the U.S. since 1946. Pop.: 10458 (1970). Area: 180 sq. km (70 sq. miles).
Sais	0.
	syl	Sa:*"is
	pron	<1sAis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	a city in the W Nile delta; the royal capital of the 24th dynasty (about 730-715 #7b.c.) and the 26th dynasty (about 664-525 #7b.c.) #7.
Saite	sub
	head	Sais
	syl	Sa+ite
	pron	<1sAIt>
	pos	n.
saith	0.
	syl	saith
	pron	<seT>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	used with he, she, or it
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {say}.
saithe	0.
	syl	saithe
	pron	<sAT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {coalfish}.
Saiva	1.
	syl	Sai+va
	pron	<1sIv*>, <1SI->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a branch of Hinduism devoted to the worship of Siva, but rejecting the notion of his incarnations.
Saiva	2.
	syl	Sai+va
	pron	<1sIv*>, <1SI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Saivism or Saivites.
Saivism	sub
	head	Saiva
	syl	Sai+vism
	pos	n.
Saivite	sub
	head	Saiva
	syl	Sai+vite
	pos	n.
sakai	ety	from Malay
sakai	1.
	syl	sa+kai
	pron	<1sakI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia).
	def	a Malaysian aborigine.
sakai	2.
	syl	sa+kai
	pron	<1sakI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia).
	def	a wild or uncouth person.
Sakai	0.
	syl	Sa+kai
	pron	<sa:1kI>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay: a major port in the 16th century; an industrial satellite of Osaka. Pop.: 716498 (1974 est.).
sake	ety	C13 (in the phrase for the sake of, probably from legal usage): from Old English sacu lawsuit (hence, a cause); related to Old Norse sok, German Sache matter
sake	H1.1.
	syl	sake
	pron	<sAk>
	pos	n.
	def	benefit or interest (esp. in the phrase {for (someone's} or {one's own) sake}) .
sake	H1.2.
	syl	sake
	pron	<sAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the purpose of obtaining or achieving (esp. in the phrase {for the sake of (something}) ).
sake	H1.3.
	syl	sake
	pron	<sAk>
	pos	n.
	def	used in various exclamations of impatience, urgency, etc..
	exam	1	for heaven's sake;
	exam	2	for pete's sake.
sake 	ety	C17: from Japanese
sak'e	infl
	head	sake 
	or	saki
	syl	sa:k*'e
	pron	<1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
saki	infl
	head	sake 
	or	sak'e
	syl	sa:ki
	pron	<1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
sake 	H2.0.
	syl	sa:ke 
	pron	<1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese alcoholic drink made of fermented rice.
saker	ety	C14 sagre, from Old French sacre, from Arabic saqr 
saker	0.
	syl	sa+ker
	pron	<1sAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large falcon, of E Europe and central Asia: used in falconry.
Saghalien	alt
	head	Sakhalin
	or	Sakhalin
	syl	Sa+ghal+ien
	pos	n.
Sakhalin	0.
	or	Saghalien
	syl	Sa+kha+lin
	pron	Russian <s*xa1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Sea of Okhotsk, off the SE coast of the Soviet Union north of Japan: fishing, forestry, and mineral resources (coal and petroleum). Capital: Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Pop.: 615652 (1970). Area: 76000 sq. km (29300 sq. miles). Japanese name (1905-24): {Karafuto}.
Andrei	infl
	head	Sakharov
	syl	An:drei
	pron	<an1drjAj>
	pos	n.
Sakharov	0.
	syl	Sakh:a:rov
	pron	Russian <1sa$x*r*f>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, Soviet nuclear physicist and human-rights campaigner: Nobel peace prize 1975.
saki	ety	C20: French, from Tupi saqi 
saki	0.
	syl	sa:ki
	pron	<1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small mostly arboreal New World monkeys of the genera and having long hair and a long bushy tail.
Saki	0.
	syl	Sa:ki
	pron	<1sa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of (Hector Hugh) {Munro}.
Saktas	0.
	syl	Sak+tas
	pron	<1s@kt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu sect worshipping female goddesses represented by the vulva.
Sakti	1.
	syl	Sak+ti
	pron	<1s@kti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the female principle or organ of reproduction and generative power in general.
Sakti	2.
	syl	Sak+ti
	pron	<1s@kti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	this principle manifested in the consorts of the gods, esp. Kali.
Sakyamuni	ety	Sanskrit, literally: hermit of the S*_akya tribe
Sakyamuni	0.
	syl	Sa+kya+mu+ni
	pron	<2sa:kj*1mu:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the titles of the Buddha, deriving from the name of Sakya where he was born.
sal	ety	Latin: salt
sal	0.
	syl	sal
	pron	<s@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pharmacological term for {{salt} (sense 3)}.
salaam	ety	C17: from Arabic sal*_am peace, from the phrase assal*_am `alaikum peace be to you
salaam	1.
	syl	sa+laam
	pron	<s*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim form of salutation consisting of a deep bow with the right palm on the forehead.
salaam	2.
	syl	sa+laam
	pron	<s*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a salutation signifying peace, used chiefly by Muslims. {~}
salaam	3.
	syl	sa+laam
	pron	<s*1la:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a salaam or salute (someone) with a salaam.
salable	0.
	syl	sal+a:ble
	pron	<1sAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {saleable}.
salacious	ety	C17: from Latin salax fond of leaping, from sal*_ire to leap
salacious	1.
	syl	sa+la+cious
	pron	<s*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an excessive interest in sex.
salacious	2.
	syl	sa+la+cious
	pron	<s*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of books, etc.
	def	erotic, bawdy, or lewd.
salaciously	sub
	head	salacious
	syl	sa+1la+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
salaciousness	sub
	head	salacious
	or	salacity
	syl	sa+1la+cious+ness
	pron	<s*1l@siti>
	pos	n.
salacity	sub
	head	salacious
	or	salaciousness
	syl	sa+lac+i:ty
	pron	<s*1l@siti>
	pos	n.
salad	ety	C15: from Old French salade, from Old Proven*,cal salada, from salar to season with salt, from Latin sal salt
salad	1.
	syl	sal+ad
	pron	<1s@l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of raw vegetables, such as lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, etc., served as a separate course with cheese, cold meat, eggs, etc., or as part of a main course.
salad	2.
	syl	sal+ad
	pron	<1s@l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any dish of cold vegetables or fruit served with a dressing.
	exam	1	potato salad;
	exam	2	fruit salad.
salad	3.
	syl	sal+ad
	pron	<1s@l*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any green vegetable or herb used in such a dish, esp. lettuce.
salad days	0.
	syl	sal+ad days
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a period of youth and inexperience.
salad dressing	0.
	syl	sal+ad dress+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a sauce for salad, such as oil and vinegar or mayonnaise.
salade	0.
	syl	sa+lade
	pron	<s*1la:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sallet}.
Saladin	0.
	syl	Sal:a:din
	pron	<1s@l*din>
	pos	n.
	def	Arabic name ??1137-93, sultan of Egypt and Syria and opponent of the Crusaders. He defeated the Christians near Tiberias (1187) and captured Acre, Jerusalem, and Ashkelon. He fought against Richard I of England and Philip II of France during the Third Crusade (1189-92).
Salado	1.
	syl	Sa+la+do
	pron	Spanish <sa1la@do>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Argentina, rising in the Andes as the Juramento and flowing southeast to the Paran*'a River. Length: 2012 km (1250 miles).
Salado	2.
	syl	Sa+la+do
	pron	Spanish <sa1la@do>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Argentina, rising near the Chilean border as the Desaguadero and flowing south to the Colorado River. Length: about 1365 km (850 miles).
Salamanca	0.
	syl	Sal:a+man+ca
	pron	Spanish <2sala1maGka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Spain: a leading cultural centre of Europe till the end of the 16th century; market town. Pop.: 125220 (1970).
salamander	ety	C14: from Old French salamandre, from Latin salamandra, from Greek
salamander	1.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various urodele amphibians, such as ({European fire salamander}) of central and S Europe (family . They are typically terrestrial, have an elongated body, and only return to water to breed.
salamander	2.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any urodele amphibian.
salamander	3.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mythical reptilian creature supposed to live in fire.
salamander	4.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elemental fire-inhabiting being.
salamander	5.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing able to exist in fire or great heat.
salamander	6.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a residue of metal and slag deposited on the walls of a furnace.
salamander	7.
	syl	sal:a+man+der
	pron	<1s@l*2m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable stove used to heat or dry out a building under construction.
salamandrine	sub
	head	salamander
	syl	sal:a+man+drine
	pron	<2s@l*1m@ndrin>
	pos	adj.
Salambria	0.
	syl	Sa+lam+bri:a
	pron	<s*1l@mbri*>, <2sa:la:m1bri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Greece, in Thessaly, rising in the Pindus Mountains and flowing southeast and east to the Gulf of Salonika. Length: about 200 km (125 miles). Ancient name: {Peneus}. Modern Greek name: {Pini*'os}.
salami	ety	C19: from Italian, plural of salame, from Vulgar Latin sal*_are (unattested) to salt, from Latin sal salt
salami	0.
	syl	sa+la+mi
	pron	<s*1la:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly seasoned type of sausage, usually flavoured with garlic.
Salamis	0.
	syl	Sal:a+mis
	pron	<1s@l*mis>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Saronic Gulf, off the SE coast of Greece: scene of the naval battle in 480 #7b.c., in which the Greeks under Themistocles defeated the Persians under Xerxes. Pop.: 18364 (1971). Area: 95 sq. km (37 sq. miles).
sal ammoniac	0.
	syl	sal am+mo+ni+ac
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ammonium chloride}.
salaried	0.
	syl	sal:a+ried
	pron	<1s@l*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	earning or yielding a salary.
	exam	1	a salaried worker;
	exam	2	salaried employment.
salary	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman salarie, from Latin sal*_arium the sum given to Roman soldiers to buy salt, from sal salt
salaries	infl
	head	salary
	syl	sal:a+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salary	1.
	syl	sal:a+ry
	pron	<1s@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed regular payment made by an employer, often monthly, for professional or office work as opposed to manual work. Compare {wage. ~} {+ries, +ry+ing, +ried}.
salary	2.
	syl	sal:a+ry
	pron	<1s@l*ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay a salary to.
Salazar	0.
	syl	Sal:a:zar:
	pron	Portuguese@T <s*l*1zar)@T>, Portuguese@T <n> <@T> <An@.to@.nio@T> <de@T> <O@.li@.vei@.ra> <*n1tcnju> <d*> <oli1v*ir*>
	def	1889-1970, Portuguese statesman; dictator (1932-68).
salchow	ety	C20: named after Ulrich Salchow, 1877-1949, Swedish figure-skater, who originated it
salchow	0.
	syl	sal+chow
	pron	<1sc:lk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Figure skating.
	def	a jump from the inner backward edge of one foot with a full turn in the air, returning to the outer backward edge of the opposite foot.
Salduba	0.
	syl	Sal+du+ba
	pron	<s@l1du:b*>, <1s@ld*b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the pre-Roman (Celtiberian) name for {Zaragoza}.
sale	ety	Old English sala, from Old Norse sala. See #7sell 
sale	1.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the exchange of goods, property, or services for an agreed sum of money or credit.
sale	2.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount sold.
sale	3.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the opportunity to sell; market.
	exam	1	there was no sale for luxuries.
sale	4.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of selling or being sold.
	exam	1	a slow sale of synthetic fabrics.
sale	5.a.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an event at which goods are sold at reduced prices, usually to clear old stocks.
sale	5.b.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sale bargains.
sale	6.
	syl	sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an auction.
Sale	1.
	syl	Sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester: a residential suburb of Manchester. Pop.: 55623 (1971).
Sale	2.
	syl	Sale
	pron	<sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in SE Victoria: centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 10400 (1971).
Sal'e	0.
	syl	Sa:l*'e
	pron	French <sa1lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Morocco, on the Atlantic adjoining Rabat. Pop.: (with Rabat) 530366 (1971).
salable	alt
	head	saleable
	or	saleable
	syl	sal+a:ble
	pron	<1sAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
saleable	0.
	or	salable
	syl	sale+a:ble
	pron	<1sAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit for selling or capable of being sold.
saleability	sub
	head	saleable
	or	salability
	syl	sale+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
saleableness	sub
	head	saleable
	or	salableness
	syl	sale+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
salability	sub
	head	saleable
	or	saleability
	syl	sal+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
salableness	sub
	head	saleable
	or	saleableness
	syl	sal+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
saleably	sub
	head	saleable
	or	salably
	syl	sale+a:bly
	pos	adv.
salably	sub
	head	saleable
	or	saleably
	syl	sal+a:bly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
Salem	1.
	syl	Sa+lem
	pron	<1sAl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S India, in Tamil Nadu: textile industries. Pop.: 308716 (1971).
Salem	2.
	syl	Sa+lem
	pron	<1sAl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Massachusetts, on the Atlantic: scene of the execution of 19 witches after the witch hunts of 1692. Pop.: 40556 (1970).
Salem	3.
	syl	Sa+lem
	pron	<1sAl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old Testament name for {Jerusalem}. (Genesis 14:18; Psalms 76:2).
sale and return	alt
	head	sale or return
	or	sale or return
	syl	sale and re+turn
	pos	n.
sale or return	0.
	or	sale and return
	syl	sale or re+turn
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement by which a retailer pays only for goods sold, returning those that are unsold to the wholesaler or manufacturer.
salep	ety	C18: via French and Turkish from Arabic sahlab, shortened from khusy ath-tha`lab, literally: fox's testicles, name of an orchid
salep	0.
	syl	sal+ep
	pron	<1s@lep>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried ground starchy tubers of various orchids, used for food and formerly as drugs.
saleratus	ety	C19: from New Latin sal aer*_atus aerated salt
saleratus	0.
	syl	sal+e:ra+tus
	pron	<2s@l*1rAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sodium bicarbonate}, esp. when used in baking powders.
Salerno	0.
	syl	Sa+ler+no
	pron	Italian <sa1lerno>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Italy, in Campania on the {Gulf of Salerno}: first medical school of medieval Europe. Pop.: 159518 (1975 est.).
saleroom	0.
	syl	sale+room
	pron	<1sAl2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a room where objects are displayed for sale, esp. by auction.
salesclerk	0.
	syl	sales+clerk
	pron	<1sAlz2kla:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a shop assistant. Sometimes shortened to {clerk}.
salesmen	infl
	head	salesman
	syl	sales+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salesman	1.
	syl	sales+man
	pron	<1sAlzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called.
	exam	1	(fem.)
salesman	2.
	syl	sales+man
	pron	<1sAlzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {travelling salesman}.
salesmanship	1.
	syl	sales+man+ship
	pron	<1sAlzm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique, skill, or ability of selling.
salesmanship	2.
	syl	sales+man+ship
	pron	<1sAlzm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the work of a salesman.
sales promotion	0.
	syl	sales pro+mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	activities or techniques intended to create consumer demand for a product or service.
sales resistance	0.
	syl	sales re+sist+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	opposition of potential customers to selling, esp. aggressive selling.
salesroom	0.
	syl	sales+room
	pron	<1sAlz2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which merchandise on sale is displayed.
pitch	alt
	head	sales talk
	or	sales talk
	syl	pitch
	pos	n.
sales talk	0.
	or	pitch
	syl	sales talk
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an argument or other persuasion used in selling.
sales tax	0.
	syl	sales tax
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tax levied on retail sales receipts and added to selling prices by retailers.
salet	0.
	syl	sal+et
	pron	<1s@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sallet}.
Salford	0.
	syl	Sal+ford
	pron	<1sc:lf*d>, <1sol->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW England in Greater Manchester, on the Manchester Ship Canal: a major centre of the cotton industry in the 19th century; extensive docks. Pop.: 130641 (1971).
Salian	1.
	syl	Sa+li:an
	pron	<1sAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a group of Franks (the {Salii}) who settled in the Netherlands in the 4th century #7a.d. and later conquered large areas of Gaul, esp. in the north.
Salian	2.
	syl	Sa+li:an
	pron	<1sAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this group.
salic	0.
	syl	sal+ic
	pron	<1s@lik>, <1sA->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks and minerals
	def	having a high content of silica and alumina.
Salique	alt
	head	Salic
	or	Salic
	syl	Sal+ique
	pron	<1s@lik>, <1sAlik>
	pos	adj.
Salic	0.
	or	Salique
	syl	Sal+ic
	pron	<1s@lik>, <1sAlik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Salian Franks or the Salic law.
salicaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin salix a willow
salicaceous	0.
	syl	sal:i+ca+ceous
	pron	<2s@li1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly N temperate family of trees and shrubs having catkins: includes the willows and poplars.
salicin	ety	C19: from French salicine, from Latin salix willow
salicine	alt
	head	salicin
	or	salicin
	syl	sa+li+cine
	pron	<1s@lisin>
	pos	n.
salicin	0.
	or	salicine
	syl	sa+li+cin
	pron	<1s@lisin>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white crystalline water-soluble glucoside obtained from the bark of poplar trees and used as a medical analgesic. Formula: C\1\3H\1\8O\7.
salicional	ety	C19: from German, from Latin salix willow
salicet	alt
	head	salicional
	or	salicional
	syl	sa+li+cet
	pron	<1s@li2set>
	pos	n.
salicional	0.
	or	salicet
	syl	sa+li+cion+al
	pron	<s*1liS*n*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft-toned organ stop with a reedy quality.
Salic law	1.a.
	syl	Sal+ic law
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the code of laws of the Salic Franks and other Germanic tribes.
Salic law	1.b.
	syl	Sal+ic law
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a law within this code excluding females from inheritance.
Salic law	2.
	syl	Sal+ic law
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a law excluding women from succession to the throne in certain countries, such as France and Spain.
salicornia	ety	C19: from Late Latin, perhaps from Latin sal salt+ cornu a horn
salicornia	0.
	syl	sal:i+cor+ni:a
	pron	<2s@li1kc:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any chenopodiaceous plant of the genus of seashores and salt marshes: includes glasswort.
salicylate	0.
	syl	sa+lic:y+late
	pron	<s*1lisi2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of salicylic acid.
salicylic acid	0.
	syl	sal:i+cyl+ic ac:id
	pron	<2s@li1silik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline slightly water-soluble substance with a sweet taste and bitter aftertaste, used in the manufacture of aspirin, dyes, and perfumes, and as a fungicide. Formula: C\6H\4(OH)(COOH).
salient	ety	C16: from Latin sal*_ire to leap
salient	1.
	syl	sa+li+ent
	pron	<1sAli*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	prominent, conspicuous, or striking.
	exam	1	a salient feature.
salient	2.
	syl	sa+li+ent
	pron	<1sAli*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	projecting outwards at an angle of less than 180?%. Compare {{re-entrant} (sense 1)}.
salient	3.
	syl	sa+li+ent
	pron	<1sAli*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of animals
	def	leaping.
salient	4.
	syl	sa+li+ent
	pron	<1sAli*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a projection of the forward line into enemy-held territory.
salient	5.
	syl	sa+li+ent
	pron	<1sAli*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salient angle.
salience	sub
	head	salient
	or	saliency
	syl	sa+li+ence
	pos	n.
saliency	sub
	head	salient
	or	salience
	syl	sa+li+en+cy
	pos	n.
saliently	sub
	head	salient
	syl	sa+li+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
salientness	sub
	head	salient
	syl	sa+li+ent+ness
	pos	n.
salientian	ety	C19: from New Latin Salientia, literally: leapers, from Latin sal*_ire to leap
salientian	0.
	syl	sa+li+en+ti:an
	pron	<2sAli1enSi*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {anuran}.
saliferous	ety	C19: from Latin sal #7salt+ ferre to bear
saliferous	0.
	syl	sa+lif+er+ous
	pron	<s@1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of rock strata
	def	containing or producing salt.
salify	ety	C18: from French salifier, from New Latin salific*_are, from Latin sal salt+ facere to make
salifies	infl
	head	salify
	syl	sal:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
salifying	infl
	head	salify
	syl	sal:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
salified	infl
	head	salify
	syl	sal:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
salify	1.
	syl	sal:i+fy
	pron	<1s@li2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat, mix with, or cause to combine with a salt.
salify	2.
	syl	sal:i+fy
	pron	<1s@li2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (a sub?!stance) into a salt.
	exam	1	to salify ammonia by treatment with hydrochloric acid.
salifiable	sub
	head	salify
	syl	sal:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
salification	sub
	head	salify
	syl	sal:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
salimeter	0.
	syl	sal+im+e:ter
	pron	<s@1limit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {salinometer}.
salimetric	sub
	head	salimeter
	syl	sal:i+met+ric
	pron	<2s@li1metrik>
	pos	adj.
salimetry	sub
	head	salimeter
	syl	sal+1im+e:try
	pos	n.
salina	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Medieval Latin: salt pit, from Late Latin sal*_inus #7saline 
salina	0.
	syl	sa+lin:a
	pron	<s*1lIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt marsh, lake, or spring.
saline	ety	C15: from Late Latin sal*_inus, from Latin sal salt
saline	1.
	syl	sa+line
	pron	<1sAlIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, consisting of, or containing common salt.
	exam	1	a saline taste.
saline	2.
	syl	sa+line
	pron	<1sAlIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of or relating to a saline.
saline	3.
	syl	sa+line
	pron	<1sAlIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, consisting of, or containing any chemical salt, esp. a metallic salt resembling sodium chloride.
saline	4.
	syl	sa+line
	pron	<1sAlIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an isotonic solution of sodium chloride and dis?!tilled water.
salinity	sub
	head	saline
	syl	sa+lin+i:ty
	pron	<s*1liniti>
	pos	n.
J (erome) D (avid) 	infl
	head	Salinger
	syl	J (erome) D (avid) .
	pos	n.
Salinger	0.
	syl	Sal:in:ger
	pron	<1s@linJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, U.S. writer, noted particularly for his novel of adolescence (1951).
salinometer	0.
	syl	sal:i+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2s@li1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrometer for determining the amount of salt in a solution, usually calibrated to measure concentration. Also called: {salimeter}.
salinometric	sub
	head	salinometer
	syl	sal:i+no+met+ric
	pron	<2s@li?!n*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
salinometry	sub
	head	salinometer
	syl	sal:i+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
Salique	0.
	syl	Sal+ique
	pron	<1s@lik>, <1sA->
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Salic}.
Salisbury	H1.1.
	syl	Salis+bur:y
	pron	<1sc:lzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Rhodesia, in the northeast: University of Rhodesia (1957); industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 502000 (1973 est.).
Salisbury	H1.2.
	syl	Salis+bur:y
	pron	<1sc:lzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Australia: an industrial suburb of N Adelaide. Pop.: 56290 (1971).
Salisbury	H1.3.
	syl	Salis+bur:y
	pron	<1sc:lzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S England, in SE Wiltshire: nearby Old Sarum was the site of an Early Iron Age hill fort; its cathedral (1220-58) has the highest spire in England. Pop.: 35271 (1971). Ancient name: {Sarum}. Official name: {New Sarum}.
Robert Gascoyne Cecil	infl
	head	Salisbury
	syl	Rob:ert Gas:coyne Cec:il
	pron	<1g@skcin>
	pos	n.
Salisbury	H2.0.
	syl	Salis:bur:y
	pron	<1sc:lzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd Marquess of Salisbury. 1830-1903, British statesman; Conservative prime minister (1885-86; 1886-92; 1895-1902). His greatest interest was in foreign and imperial affairs.
Salisbury Plain	0.
	syl	Salis+bur:y Plain
	pos	n.
	def	an open chalk plateau in S England, in Wiltshire: site of Stonehenge; military training area. Average height: 120 m (400 ft.).
Salishan	alt
	head	Salish
	or	Salish
	syl	Sa+lish+an
	pron	<1sAliS*n>, <1s@l->
	pos	n.
Salish	1.
	or	Salishan
	syl	Sa+lish
	pron	<1sAliS>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages spoken in the northwestern U.S. and W Canada.
the Salish	2.
	head	Salish
	syl	the Salish.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the peoples collectively who speak these languages.
saliva	ety	C17: from Latin, of obscure origin
saliva	0.
	syl	sa+li+va
	pron	<s*1lIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the secretion of salivary glands, consisting of a clear usually slightly acid aqueous fluid of variable composition. It moistens the oral cavity and prepares food for swallowing.
salivary	sub
	head	saliva
	syl	sal:i+var:y
	pron	<s*1lIv*ri>, <1s@liv*ri>
	pos	adj.
salivary gland	0.
	syl	sal:i+var:y gland
	pos	n.
	def	any of the glands in mammals that secrete saliva. In man the chief salivary glands are the {parotid, sublingual}, and {submaxillary glands}.
salivate	1.
	syl	sal:i+vate
	pron	<1s@li2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to secrete saliva, esp. an excessive amount.
salivate	2.
	syl	sal:i+vate
	pron	<1s@li2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a laboratory animal, etc.) to produce saliva, as by the administration of mercury.
salivation	sub
	head	salivate
	syl	sal:i+1va+tion
	pos	n.
Jonas Edward	infl
	head	Salk
	syl	Jo:nas Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Salk	0.
	syl	Salk
	pron	<sc:lk>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, U.S. virologist: developed an injected vaccine against poliomyelitis (1954).
sallee	ety	probably of native origin
sallee	1.
	syl	sal+lee
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	Also called: {snow gum}. a SE Australian eucalyptus tree, with pale grey bark.
sallee	2.
	syl	sal+lee
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various acacia trees.
sallet	ety	C15: from French salade, probably from Old Italian celata, from celare to conceal, from Latin
salet	infl
	head	sallet
	or	salade
	syl	sal+et
	pron	<1s@lit>
	pos	n.
salade	infl
	head	sallet
	or	salet
	syl	sa+lade
	pos	n.
sallet	0.
	syl	sal+let
	pron	<1s@lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a light round helmet extending over the back of the neck; replaced the basinet in the 15th century.
sallow	ety	Old English salu; related to Old Norse sol seaweed (Icelandic s*_olr yellowish), Old High German salo, French sale dirty
sallow	H1.1.
	syl	sal+low
	pron	<1s@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of human skin
	def	of an unhealthy pale or yellowish colour.
sallow	H1.2.
	syl	sal+low
	pron	<1s@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make sallow.
sallowish	sub
	head	sallow
	syl	sal+low+ish
	pos	adj.
sallowly	sub
	head	sallow
	syl	sal+low+ly
	pos	adv.
sallowness	sub
	head	sallow
	syl	sal+low+ness
	pos	n.
sallow	ety	Old English sealh; related to Old Norse selja, Old High German salaha, Middle Low German salw*_ide, Latin salix 
sallow	H2.1.
	syl	sal+low
	pron	<1s@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small willow trees, esp. the Eurasian ({common sallow}) , which has large catkins that appear before the leaves.
sallow	H2.2.
	syl	sal+low
	pron	<1s@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a twig or the wood of any of these trees.
sallowy	sub
	head	sallow
	syl	sal+low:y
	pos	adj.
Sallust	0.
	syl	Sal:lust
	pron	<1s@l*st>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 86-??34 #7b.c., Roman historian and statesman, noted for his histories of the Catiline conspiracy and the Roman war against Jugurtha.
sally	ety	C16: from Old French saillie, from saillir to dash forwards, from Latin sal*_ire to leap
sallies	infl
	head	sally
	syl	sal+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sally	1.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden violent excursion, esp. by troops.
sally	2.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden outburst or emergence into action, expression, or emotion.
sally	3.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	def	an excursion or jaunt.
sally	4.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a jocular retort.
sallies	infl
	head	sally
	syl	sal+lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sallying	infl
	head	sally
	syl	sal+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sallied	infl
	head	sally
	syl	sal+lied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sally	5.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sudden violent excursion.
sally	6.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by forth
	def	to go out on an expedition, etc.
sally	7.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come, go, or set out in an energetic manner.
sally	8.
	syl	sal+ly
	pron	<1s@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rush out suddenly.
sallier	sub
	head	sally
	syl	sal+li+er
	pos	n.
Sally Army	0.
	syl	Sal+ly Ar:my
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {Salvation Army}.
Sally Lunn	ety	C19: said to be named after an 18th-century English baker who invented it
Sally Lunn	0.
	syl	Sal:ly Lunn
	pos	l^n; n.
	def	a flat round cake made from a sweet yeast dough, usually served hot.
salmagundi	ety	C17: from French salmigondis, perhaps from Italian salami conditi pickled salami
salmagundy	alt
	head	salmagundi
	or	salmagundi
	syl	sal+ma+gun+dy
	pron	<2s@lm*1g^ndi>
	pos	n.
salmagundi	1.
	or	salmagundy
	syl	sal+ma+gun+di
	pron	<2s@lm*1g^ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed salad dish of cooked meats, eggs, beetroot, etc., popular in 18th-century England.
salmagundi	2.
	or	salmagundy
	syl	sal+ma+gun+di
	pron	<2s@lm*1g^ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	a miscellany; potpourri.
Salmanazar	ety	C19: humorous allusion to an Assyrian king mentioned in the Bible (II Kings 17:3); compare #7jeroboam 
Salmanazar	0.
	syl	Sal+ma+naz+ar
	pron	<2s@lm*1n@z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine bottle holding the equivalent of twelve normal bottles (approximately 312 ounces).
salmi	ety	C18: from French, shortened form of salmigondis #7salmagundi 
salmis	alt
	head	salmi
	or	salmi
	syl	sal+mis
	pron	<1s@lmi>
	pos	n.
salmis	infl
	head	salmi
	syl	sal+mis
	pron	<-mi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salmi	0.
	or	salmis
	syl	sal+mi
	pron	<1s@lmi>
	pos	n.
	def	a ragout of game stewed in a rich brown sauce.
salmon	ety	C13: from Old French saumon, from Latin salm*_o; related to Late Latin salar trout
salmons	infl
	head	salmon
	or	salmon
	syl	salm+ons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salmon	infl
	or	salmons
	syl	salm+on.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salmon	1.
	syl	salm+on
	pron	<1s@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any soft-finned fish of the family esp. of the Atlantic and species (sockeye, Chinook, etc.) of the Pacific, which are important food fishes. They occur in cold and temperate waters and many species migrate to fresh water to spawn.
salmon	2.
	syl	salm+on
	pron	<1s@m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several unrelated fish.
salmon	3.
	syl	salm+on
	pron	<1s@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {salmon pink}.
salmonberries	infl
	head	salmonberry
	syl	salm:on+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salmonberry	1.
	syl	salm:on+ber:ry
	pron	<1s@m*nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a spineless raspberry bush, of North America, having reddish-purple flowers and large red or yellow edible fruits.
salmonberry	2.
	syl	salm:on+ber:ry
	pron	<1s@m*nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant.
salmonella	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Daniel E. Salmon (1850-1914), U.S. veterinary surgeon
salmonellae	infl
	head	salmonella
	syl	sal+mo+nel+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salmonella	0.
	syl	sal+mo+nel+la
	pron	<2s@lm*1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any Gram-negative rod-shaped aerobic bacteria of the genus including which causes typhoid fever, and many species causing food poisoning ({salmonellosis}) : family
salmonoid	1.
	syl	sal+mo+noid
	pron	<1s@lm*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of soft-finned teleost fishes having a fatty fin between the dorsal and tail fins: includes the salmon, whitefish, grayling, smelt, and char.
salmonoid	2.
	syl	sal+mo+noid
	pron	<1s@lm*2ncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a salmon.
salmonoid	3.
	syl	sal+mo+noid
	pron	<1s@lm*2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the suborder esp. any of the family (salmon, trout, char).
salmon pink	0.a.
	syl	salm+on pink
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a yellowish-pink colour, sometimes with an orange tinge.
salmon pink	0.b.
	syl	salm+on pink
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	a salmon-pink hat.
	def	Some?!times shortened to {salmon}.
salmon trout	0.
	syl	salm+on trout
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large trout, esp. the brown trout or rainbow trout.
salol	0.
	syl	sal+ol
	pron	<1s@lol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white sparingly soluble crystalline compound with a slight aromatic odour, used as a preservative and to absorb light in sun-tan lotions, plastics, etc.; phenyl salicylate. Formula: C\6H\4(OH)COOC\6H\5.
salon	ety	C18: from French, from Italian salone, aug?!mented form of sala hall, of Germanic origin; compare Old English sele hall, Old High German sal, Old Norse salr hall
salon	1.
	syl	sa+lon
	pron	<1s@lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a large house in which guests are received.
salon	2.
	syl	sa+lon
	pron	<1s@lon>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of guests in a fashionable household, esp. a gathering of major literary, artistic, and political figures from the 17th to the early 20th centuries.
salon	3.
	syl	sa+lon
	pron	<1s@lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial establishment in which hairdressers, beauticians, etc., carry on their businesses.
	exam	1	beauty salon.
salon	4.a.
	syl	sa+lon
	pron	<1s@lon>
	pos	n.
	def	a hall for exhibiting works of art.
salon	4.b.
	syl	sa+lon
	pron	<1s@lon>
	pos	n.
	def	such an exhibition, esp. one showing the work of living artists.
Salonica	alt
	head	Salonika
	or	Salonika
	syl	Sa+lo+ni+ca
	pron	<s*1lonik*>
	pos	n.
Salonika	0.
	or	Salonica
	syl	Sa+lo+ni+ka
	pron	<s*1lonik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Thessaloniki}.
salon music	0.
	syl	sa+lon mu+sic
	pos	n.
	qual	Sometimes derogatory.
	def	light classical music intended esp. for domestic entertaining.
saloon	ety	C18: from French #7salon 
saloon	1.
	syl	sa+loon
	pron	<s*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {saloon bar}. another word for {lounge} (sense 5).
saloon	2.
	syl	sa+loon
	pron	<s*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large public room on a passenger ship.
saloon	3.
	syl	sa+loon
	pron	<s*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any large public room used for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	a dancing saloon.
saloon	4.
	syl	sa+loon
	pron	<s*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a place where alcoholic drink is sold and consumed.
saloon	5.
	syl	sa+loon
	pron	<s*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed two-door or four-door car with four to six seats. U.S. name: {sedan}.
saloon	6.
	syl	sa+loon
	pron	<s*1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {{salon} (sense 1)}.
saloop	ety	C18: changed from #7salep 
saloop	0.
	syl	sa+loop
	pron	<s*1lu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an infusion of aromatic herbs or other plant parts, esp. salep, formerly used as a tonic or cure.
Salop	1.
	syl	Sal+op
	pron	<1s@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of W central England, coextensive with the former county of Shropshire: mainly agricultural. Administrative centre: Shrewsbury. Pop.: 359000 (1976 est.). Area: 3579 sq. km (1379 sq. miles).
Salop	2.
	syl	Sal+op
	pron	<1s@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Shropshire}.
salopette	ety	C20: from French
salopette	0.
	syl	sal:o+pette
	pron	<2s@l*1pet>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment worn for skiing, consisting of quilted trousers reaching to the chest and held up by shoulder straps.
salpa	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: variety of stockfish, from Greek salp*_e 
salpas	infl
	head	salpa
	or	salpae
	syl	sal+pas
	pron	<-pE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salpae	infl
	head	salpa
	or	salpas
	syl	sal+pae
	pron	<-pE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salpa	0.
	syl	sal+pa
	pron	<1s@lp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various minute floating animals of the genus of warm oceans, having a transparent barrel-shaped body with openings at either end: class subphylum (tunicates).
salpiform	sub
	head	salpa
	syl	sal+pi+form
	pron	<1s@lpi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
salpicon	ety	C18: from French, from Spanish, from salpicar to sprinkle with salt
salpicon	0.
	syl	sal+pi+con
	pron	<1s@lpik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of chopped fish, meat, or vegetables in a sauce, used as fillings for croquettes, etc.
salpiglossis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek salpinx trumpet+ gl*_ossa tongue
salpiglossis	0.
	syl	sal+pi+glos+sis
	pron	<2s@lpi1glosis>
	pos	n.
	def	any solanaceous plant of the Chilean genus some species of which are cultivated for their bright funnel-shaped flowers.
salpingectomy	ety	C20: from #7salpinx+ -#7ectomy 
salpingectomies	infl
	head	salpingectomy
	syl	sal+pin+gec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salpingectomy	0.
	syl	sal+pin+gec+to+my
	pron	<2s@lpin1Jekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of a Fallopian tube.
salpingitis	ety	C19: from #7salpinx+ -#7itis 
salpingitis	0.
	syl	sal+pin+gi+tis
	pron	<2s@lpin1JItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a Fallopian tube or a Eustachian tube.
salpingitic	sub
	head	salpingitis
	syl	sal+pin+git+ic
	pron	<2s@lpin1Jitik>
	pos	adj.
salpinx	ety	C19: from Greek: trumpet
salpinges	infl
	head	salpinx
	syl	sal+pin+ges
	pron	<s@l1pinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salpinx	0.
	syl	sal+pinx
	pron	<1s@lpiGks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for the {Fallopian tube} or the {Eustachian tube}.
salpingian	sub
	head	salpinx
	syl	sal+pin+gi:an
	pron	<s@l1pinJi*n>
	pos	adj.
salsify	ety	C17: from French salsifis, from Italian sassefrica, from Late Latin saxifrica, from Latin saxum rock+ fric*_are to rub
salsifies	infl
	head	salsify
	syl	sal+si+fies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salsify	1.
	syl	sal+si+fy
	pron	<1s@lsifi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {oyster plant, vegetable oyster}. a Mediterranean plant, having grasslike leaves, purple flower heads, and a long white edible taproot: family (composites).
salsify	2.
	syl	sal+si+fy
	pron	<1s@lsifi>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, which tastes of oysters and is eaten as a vegetable.
sal soda	0.
	syl	sal so:da
	pos	n.
	def	the crystalline decahydrate of sodium carbonate.
SALT	0.
	syl	SALT
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Strategic Arms Limitation Talks.
salt	ety	Old English sealt; related to Old Norse, Gothic salt, German Salz, Lettish s*_als, Latin s*_al, Greek hals 
salt	1.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white powder or colourless crystalline solid, consisting mainly of sodium chloride and used for seasoning and preserving food.
salt	2.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	preserved in, flooded with, containing, or growing in salt or salty water.
	exam	1	salt pork;
	exam	2	salt marshes.
salt	3.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of usually crystalline solid compounds that are formed from, or can be regarded as formed from, an acid and a base by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms in the acid molecules by positive ions from the base.
salt	4.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness or pungency.
	exam	1	his wit added salt to the discussion.
salt	5.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	dry or laconic wit.
salt	6.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor, esp. one who is old and experienced.
salt	7.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {saltcellar}.
rub salt into someone's wounds	8.
	head	salt
	syl	rub salt into someone's wounds.
	def	to make someone's pain, shame, etc., even worse.
salt of the earth	9.
	head	salt
	syl	salt of the earth.
	def	a person or group of people regarded as the finest of their kind.
with a grain	10.
	head	salt
	or	pinch of salt
	syl	with a grain
	def	with reservations; sceptically.
worth one's salt	11.
	head	salt
	syl	worth one's salt.
	def	efficient; worthy of one's pay.
salt	12.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to season or preserve with salt.
salt	13.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter salt over (an iced road, etc.) to melt the ice.
salt	14.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add zest to.
salt	15.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down or away
	def	to preserve or cure with salt or saline solution.
salt	16.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to treat with common salt or other chemical salt.
salt	17.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (cattle, etc.) with salt.
salt	18.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a false appearance of value to, esp. to introduce valuable ore fraudulently into (a mine, sample, etc.). {~}
salt	19.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	not sour, sweet, or bitter; salty.
salt	20.
	syl	salt
	pron	<sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	rank or lascivious (esp. in the phrase {a salt wit) . ~} See also {salt away, salt out, salts}.
saltish	sub
	head	salt
	syl	salt+ish
	pos	adj.
saltless	sub
	head	salt
	syl	salt+less
	pos	adj.
saltlike	sub
	head	salt
	syl	salt+2like
	pos	adj.
saltness	sub
	head	salt
	syl	salt+ness
	pos	n.
Salta	0.
	syl	Sal+ta
	pron	Spanish <1salta>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Argentina: thermal springs. Pop.: 176130 (1970).
saltant	ety	C17: from Latin salt*_ans dancing, from salt*_are, from sal*_ire to spring
saltant	0.
	syl	sal+tant
	pron	<1s@lt*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organism
	def	differing from others of its species because of a saltation.
saltarello	ety	C18: from Italian, from saltare to dance energetically, from Latin; see #7saltant 
saltarelli	infl
	head	saltarello
	or	saltarellos
	syl	sal+ta+rel+li
	pron	<-li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saltarellos	infl
	head	saltarello
	or	saltarelli
	syl	sal+ta+rel+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saltarello	1.
	syl	sal+ta+rel+lo
	pron	<2s@lt*1rel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Italian dance, usually in compound duple time.
saltarello	2.
	syl	sal+ta+rel+lo
	pron	<2s@lt*1rel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
saltation	ety	C17: from Latin salt*_ati*_o a dance, from salt*_are to leap about
saltation	1.
	syl	sal+ta+tion
	pron	<s@l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an abrupt variation in the appearance of an organism, species, etc., usually caused by genetic mutation.
saltation	2.
	syl	sal+ta+tion
	pron	<s@l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the leaping movement of sand or soil particles carried in water or by the wind.
saltation	3.
	syl	sal+ta+tion
	pron	<s@l1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden abrupt movement or transition.
saltatorial	ety	C17 saltatory, from Latin salt*_at*_orius concerning dancing, from salt*_ator a dancer; see #7saltant 
saltatory	alt
	head	saltatorial
	or	saltatorial
	syl	sal+ta+to:ry
	pos	adj.
saltatorial	1.
	or	saltatory
	syl	sal+ta+to+ri:al
	pron	<2s@lt*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	specialized for or characterized by jumping.
	exam	1	the saltatorial legs of a grasshopper.
saltatorial	2.
	or	saltatory
	syl	sal+ta+to+ri:al
	pron	<2s@lt*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to saltation.
down	alt
	head	salt away
	or	salt away
	syl	down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
salt away	0.
	or	down
	syl	salt a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hoard or save (money, valuables, etc.).
saltbox	1.
	syl	salt+box
	pron	<1sc:lt2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box for salt with a sloping lid.
saltbox	2.
	syl	salt+box
	pron	<1sc:lt2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a house that has two storeys in front and one storey at the back, with a gable roof that extends downwards over the rear.
saltbush	0.
	syl	salt+bush
	pron	<1sc:lt2buS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chenopodiaceous shrubs of the genus that grow in alkaline desert regions.
salt cake	0.
	syl	salt cake
	pos	n.
	def	an impure form of sodium sulphate obtained as a by-product in several industrial processes: used in the manufacture of detergents, glass, and ceramic glazes.
saltcellar	ety	changed (through influence of cellar) from C15 salt saler; saler from Old French saliere container for salt, from Latin sal*_arius belonging to salt, from sal salt
saltcellar	1.
	syl	salt+cel:lar
	pron	<1sc:lt2sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small container for salt used at the table.
saltcellar	2.
	syl	salt+cel:lar
	pron	<1sc:lt2sel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	either of the two hollows formed above the collarbones of very slim people.
saltchuck	ety	C20: from #7salt+chuck %4
saltchuck	0.
	syl	salt+chuck
	pron	<1sc:lt2C^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian, chiefly W coast.
	def	any body of salt water.
saltchucker	0.
	syl	salt+chuck:er
	pron	<1sc:lt2C^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian W coast informal.
	def	a saltwater angler.
plug	alt
	head	salt dome
	or	salt dome
	syl	plug
	pos	n.
salt dome	0.
	or	plug
	syl	salt dome
	pos	n.
	def	a domelike structure of stratified rocks containing a central core of salt: formed by the upward movement of a salt deposit.
salted	1.
	syl	salt+ed
	pron	<1sc:ltid>
	pos	adj.
	def	seasoned, preserved, or treated with salt.
salted	2.
	syl	salt+ed
	pron	<1sc:ltid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	experienced in an occupation, etc.
salter	1.
	syl	salt+er
	pron	<1sc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals in or manufactures salt.
salter	2.
	syl	salt+er
	pron	<1sc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who treats meat, fish, etc., with salt.
saltern	ety	Old English salt@arn, from #7salt+ @arn house. Compare #7barn, ransack 
saltern	1.
	syl	salt+ern
	pron	<1sc:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {saltworks}.
saltern	2.
	syl	salt+ern
	pron	<1sc:lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where salt is obtained from pools of evaporated sea water.
saltfish	0.
	syl	salt+fish
	pron	<1sc:ltfiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	salted cod.
salt flat	0.
	syl	salt flat
	pos	n.
	def	a flat expanse of salt left by the total evaporation of a body of water.
saltigrade	ety	C19: from New Latin Saltigradae, name formerly applied to jumping spiders, from Latin saltus a leap+ grad*_i to move
saltigrade	0.
	syl	sal+ti+grade
	pron	<1s@lti2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	adapted for moving in a series of jumps.
Saltillo	0.
	syl	Sal+til+lo
	pron	Spanish <sal1tijo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Mexico, capital of Coahuila state: resort and commercial centre of a mining region. Pop.: 211129 (1975 est.).
saltire	ety	C14 sawturoure, from Old French sauteour cross-shaped barricade, from saulter to jump, from Latin salt*_are 
saltier	alt
	head	saltire
	or	saltire
	syl	sal+tier
	pron	<1sc:l2tI*>
	pos	n.
saltire	0.
	or	saltier
	syl	sal+tire
	pron	<1sc:l2tI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	an ordinary consist?!ing of a diagonal cross on a shield.
Salt Lake City	0.
	syl	Salt Lake Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Utah, near the Great Salt Lake at an altitude of 1330 m (4300 ft): state capital; founded in 1847 by the Mormons as world capital of the Mormon Church; University of Utah (1850). Pop.: 169234 (1973 est.).
salt lick	1.
	syl	salt lick
	pos	n.
	def	a place where wild animals go to lick naturally occurring salt deposits.
salt lick	2.
	syl	salt lick
	pos	n.
	def	a block of salt or a salt preparation given to domestic animals to lick.
Salto	0.
	syl	Sal+to
	pron	Spanish <1salto>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Uruguay, on the Uruguay River: Uruguay's second largest city. Pop.: 60000 (1970 est.).
salt out	0.
	syl	salt out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	Chem. to cause (a dissolved substance) to come out of solution by adding an electrolyte.
saltpan	0.
	syl	salt+pan
	pron	<1sc:lt2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow basin, usually in a desert region, containing salt, gypsum, etc., that was deposited from an evaporated salt lake.
saltpetre	ety	C16: from Old French salpetre, from Latin sal petrae salt of rock
saltpeter	alt
	head	saltpetre
	or	saltpetre
	syl	salt+pe+ter
	pron	<2sc:lt1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
saltpetre	1.
	or	saltpeter
	syl	salt+pe+tre
	pron	<2sc:lt1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {potassium nitrate}.
saltpetre	2.
	or	saltpeter
	syl	salt+pe+tre
	pron	<2sc:lt1pEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Chile saltpetre}.
salt pork	0.
	syl	salt pork
	pos	n.
	def	pork, esp. the fat pork taken from the back, sides, and belly, that has been cured with salt.
salts	1.
	syl	salts
	pron	<sc:lts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Med.
	def	any of various mineral salts, such as magnesium sulphate or sodium sulphate, for use as a cathartic.
salts	2.
	syl	salts
	pron	<sc:lts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {smelling salts}.
saltus	ety	Latin: a leap
saltuses	infl
	head	saltus
	syl	sal+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saltus	0.
	syl	sal+tus
	pron	<1s@lt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a break in the continuity of a sequence, esp. the omission of a necessary step in a logical argument.
saltwater	0.
	syl	salt+wa:ter
	pron	<1sc:lt2wc:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or inhabiting salt water, esp. the sea.
	exam	1	saltwater fishes.
saltworks	0.
	syl	salt+works
	pron	<1sc:lt2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a place, building, or factory where salt is produced.
saltwort	1.
	syl	salt+wort
	pron	<1sc:lt2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {glasswort, kali}. any of several chenopodiaceous plants of the genus esp. of beaches and salt marshes, which has prickly leaves, striped stems, and small green flowers. See also {barilla}.
saltwort	2.
	syl	salt+wort
	pron	<1sc:lt2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sea milkwort}.
saltier	infl
	head	salty
	syl	salt:i+er
	pos	adj.
saltiest	infl
	head	salty
	syl	salt:i+est.
	pos	adj.
salty	1.
	syl	salt:y
	pron	<1sc:lti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, tasting of, or containing salt.
salty	2.
	syl	salt:y
	pron	<1sc:lti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of humour
	def	sharp; piquant.
salty	3.
	syl	salt:y
	pron	<1sc:lti>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to life at sea.
saltily	sub
	head	salty
	syl	salt:i+ly
	pos	adv.
saltiness	sub
	head	salty
	syl	salt:i+ness
	pos	n.
salubrious	ety	C16: from Latin sal*_ubris, from sal*_us health
salubrious	0.
	syl	sa+lu+bri+ous
	pron	<s*1lu:bri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive or favourable to health; wholesome.
salubriously	sub
	head	salubrious
	syl	sa+1lu+bri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
salubriousness	sub
	head	salubrious
	or	salubrity
	syl	sa+1lu+bri+ous+ness
	pron	<s*1lu:briti>
	pos	n.
salubrity	sub
	head	salubrious
	or	salubriousness
	syl	sa+lu+bri+ty
	pron	<s*1lu:briti>
	pos	n.
Saluki	ety	C19: from Arabic sal*_uq*_iy of Saluq, name of an ancient Arabian city
Saluki	0.
	syl	Sa+lu+ki
	pron	<s*1lu:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall breed of hound with a smooth coat and long fringes on the ears and tail.
salutary	ety	C15: from Latin sal*_ut*_aris wholesome, from sal*_us safety
salutary	1.
	syl	sal:u+tar:y
	pron	<1s@ljut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	promoting or intended to promote an improvement or beneficial effect.
	exam	1	a salutary warning.
salutary	2.
	syl	sal:u+tar:y
	pron	<1s@ljut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	promoting or intended to promote health.
salutarily	sub
	head	salutary
	syl	sal:u+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
salutariness	sub
	head	salutary
	syl	sal:u+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
salutation	ety	C14: from Latin sal*_ut*_ati*_o, from sal*_ut*_are to greet; see #7salute 
salutation	1.
	syl	sal:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2s@lju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, phrase, gesture, etc., that serves as a greeting.
salutation	2.
	syl	sal:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2s@lju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of words used as an opening to a speech or letter, such as or
salutation	3.
	syl	sal:u+ta+tion
	pron	<2s@lju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of saluting.
salutatory	0.
	syl	sa+lu+ta+to:ry
	pron	<s*1lu:t*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a salutation.
salutatorily	sub
	head	salutatory
	syl	sa+1lu+ta+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
salute	ety	C14: from Latin sal*_ut*_are to greet, from sal*_us wellbeing
salute	1.
	syl	sa+lute
	pron	<s*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to address or welcome with friendly words or gestures of respect, such as bowing or lifting the hat; greet.
salute	2.
	syl	sa+lute
	pron	<s*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to acknowledge with praise or honour.
	exam	1	we salute your gallantry.
salute	3.
	syl	sa+lute
	pron	<s*1lu:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to pay or receive formal respect, as by presenting arms or raising the right arm.
salute	4.
	syl	sa+lute
	pron	<s*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of saluting.
salute	5.
	syl	sa+lute
	pron	<s*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal military gesture of respect.
saluter	sub
	head	salute
	syl	sa+1lut+er
	pos	n.
salvable	ety	C17: from Late Latin salv*_are to save, from salvus safe; see #7{save %1}
salvable	0.
	syl	salv+a:ble
	pron	<1s@lv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or suitable for being saved or salvaged.
salvability	sub
	head	salvable
	or	salvableness
	syl	sal+va:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
salvableness	sub
	head	salvable
	or	salvability
	syl	sal+va:ble+ness
	pos	n.
salvably	sub
	head	salvable
	syl	sal+va:bly
	pos	adv.
Salvador	0.
	syl	Sal+va+dor
	pron	<1s@lv*2dc:>, Portuguese <2salva1dor>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Brazil, capital of Bahia state: founded in 1549 as capital of the Portuguese colony, which it remained until 1763; a major centre of the African slave trade in colonial times. Pop.: 998258 (1970). Former name: {Bahia}. Official name: {S?~ao Sal+va+dor da Ba+hi@.a de To+dos os San+tos} (s*~$$$u @!salva#!dor da ba#!ia de #!toduz us #!s$$ntus) .
Salvadorian	sub
	head	Salvador
	syl	Sal+va+1do+ri:an
	pos	adj. n.
salvage	ety	C17: from Old French, from Medieval Latin salv*_agium, from salv*_are to #7{save %1}
salvage	1.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or business of rescuing vessels or their cargoes from loss at sea.
salvage	2.a.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of saving any goods or property in danger of damage or destruction.
salvage	2.b.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a salvage operation.
salvage	3.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the goods or property so saved.
salvage	4.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	compensation paid for the salvage of a vessel or its cargo.
salvage	5.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the proceeds from the sale of salvaged goods or property. {~}
salvage	6.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to save or rescue (goods or property) from fire, shipwreck, etc.
salvage	7.
	syl	sal+vage
	pron	<1s@lviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to gain (something beneficial) from a failure.
	exam	1	she salvaged little from the broken marriage.
salvageable	sub
	head	salvage
	syl	sal+vage+a:ble
	pos	adj.
salvager	sub
	head	salvage
	syl	sal+vag+er
	pos	n.
salvation	ety	C13: from Old French sauvacion, from Late Latin salv*_ati*_o, from Latin salv*_atus saved, from salv*_are to #7save %1
salvation	1.
	syl	sal+va+tion
	pron	<s@l1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preserving or the state of being preserved from harm.
salvation	2.
	syl	sal+va+tion
	pron	<s@l1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is the means of preserving from harm.
salvation	3.
	syl	sal+va+tion
	pron	<s@l1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	deliverance by redemption from the power of sin and from the penalties ensuing from it.
salvation	4.
	syl	sal+va+tion
	pron	<s@l1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	the realization that Life, Truth, and Love are supreme and that they can destroy such illusions as sin, death, etc.
salvational	sub
	head	salvation
	syl	sal+1va+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Salvation Army	0.a.
	syl	Sal+va+tion Ar:my
	pos	n.
	def	a Christian body founded in 1865 by William Booth and organized on quasi-military lines for evangelism and social work among the poor.
Salvation Army	0.b.
	syl	Sal+va+tion Ar:my
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Salvation Army Hymn Book.
salvationist	1.
	syl	sal+va+tion+ist
	pron	<s@l1vAS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an evangelical sect emphasizing the doctrine of salvation.
salvationist	2.
	syl	sal+va+tion+ist
	pron	<s@l1vAS*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a member of the Salvation Army.
salvationist	3.
	syl	sal+va+tion+ist
	pron	<s@l1vAS*nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	stressing the doctrine of salvation.
salvationist	4.
	syl	sal+va+tion+ist
	pron	<s@l1vAS*nist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or relating to the Salvation Army.
salvationism	sub
	head	salvationist
	syl	sal+1va+tion+ism
	pos	n.
salve	ety	Old English sealf; related to Old High German salba, Greek elpos oil, Sanskrit sarpis lard
salve	H1.1.
	syl	salve
	pron	<s@lv>, <sa:v>
	pos	n.
	def	an ointment for wounds, sores, etc.
salve	H1.2.
	syl	salve
	pron	<s@lv>, <sa:v>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that heals or soothes.
salve	H1.3.
	syl	salve
	pron	<s@lv>, <sa:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply salve to (a wound, sore, etc.).
salve	H1.4.
	syl	salve
	pron	<s@lv>, <sa:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soothe, comfort, or appease.
salve	ety	C18: from #7salvage 
salve	H2.1.
	syl	salve
	pron	<s@lv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {salvage}.
salve	H2.2.
	syl	salve
	pron	<s@lv>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {{save%1} (sense 3)}.
salver	ety	C17: from French salve, from Spanish salva tray from which the king's taster sampled food, from Latin salv*_are to #7{save %1}
salver	0.
	syl	sal+ver
	pron	<1s@lv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tray, esp. one of silver, on which food, letters, visiting cards, etc., are presented.
salverform	0.
	syl	sal+ver+form
	pron	<1s@lv*2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the corolla of the phlox and certain other flowers
	def	consisting of a narrow tube with flat spreading terminal petals.
salvia	ety	C19: from Latin: #7sage %2
salvia	0.
	syl	sal+vi:a
	pron	<1s@lvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant or small shrub of the genus such as the sage, grown for their medicinal or culinary properties or for ornament: family (labiates).
salvo	ety	C17: from Italian salva, from Old French salve, from Latin salv*_e&! greetings&! from salv*_ere to be in good health, from salvus safe
salvos	infl
	head	salvo
	or	salvoes
	syl	sal+vos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salvoes	infl
	head	salvo
	or	salvos
	syl	sal+voes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salvo	H1.1.
	syl	sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a discharge of fire from weapons in unison, esp. on a ceremonial occasion.
salvo	H1.2.
	syl	sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	concentrated fire from many weapons, as in a naval battle.
salvo	H1.3.
	syl	sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an outburst, as of applause.
salvo	ety	C17: from such Medieval Latin phrases as salv*_o iur*_e the right of keeping safe, from Latin salvus safe
salvos	infl
	head	salvo
	syl	sal+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
salvo	H2.1.
	syl	sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an excuse or evasion.
salvo	H2.2.
	syl	sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an expedient to save a reputation or soothe hurt feelings.
salvo	H2.3.
	syl	sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	in legal documents
	def	a saving clause; reservation.
Salvos	infl
	head	Salvo
	syl	Sal+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Salvo	0.
	syl	Sal+vo
	pron	<1s@lv*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a member of the Salvation Army.
sal volatile	ety	C17: from New Latin: volatile salt
sal volatile	1.
	syl	sal vol:a+ti+le
	pron	<vo1l@tili>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ammonium carbonate}.
sal volatile	2.
	syl	sal vol:a+ti+le
	pron	<vo1l@tili>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spirits of ammonia} (archaic) {hartshorn}. a solution of ammonium carbonate in alcohol and aqueous ammonia, often containing aromatic oils, used as smelling salts.
salvor	ety	C17: from #7salvage+ -#7{or %1}
salver	alt
	head	salvor
	or	salvor
	syl	sal+ver
	pron	<1s@lv*>
	pos	n.
salvor	0.
	or	salver
	syl	sal+vor
	pron	<1s@lv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person instrumental in salvaging a vessel or its cargo.
Salween	0.
	syl	Sal+ween
	pron	<1s@lwEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Asia, rising in the Tibetan Plateau and flowing east and south through SW China and Burma to the Gulf of Martaban. Length: 2400 km (1500 miles).
Salyut	ety	C20: Russian: salute
Salyut	0.
	syl	Sal+yut
	pron	<s@l1ju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Soviet space stations the first of which was launched into earth orbit in April 1971 the second in April 1973.
Salzburg	1.
	syl	Salz+burg
	pron	German <1zaltsburk>, English <1s@ltsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Austria, capital of Salzburg province: 7th-century Benedictine abbey; a music centre since the Middle Ages and birthplace of Mozart; tourist centre. Pop.: 128845 (1971).
Salzburg	2.
	syl	Salz+burg
	pron	German <1zaltsburk>, English <1s@ltsbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Austria. Pop.: 401766 (1971). Area: 7154 sq. km (2762 sq. miles).
Salzgitter	0.
	syl	Salz+git+ter
	pron	German <zalts1git*r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in West Germany, in SE Lower Saxony. Pop.: 119181 (1974 est.).
SAM	0.
	syl	SAM
	pron	<s@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	surface-to-air missile.
Sam	0.
	syl	Sam.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Samuel.
SAm	0.
	syl	S.Am.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South America(n).
Samar	0.
	syl	Sa+mar
	pron	<1sa:ma>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the E central Philippines, separated from S Luzon by the San Bernardino Strait: the third largest island in the republic. Capital: Catbalogan. Pop.: 1019358 (1970). Area: 13080 sq. km (5050 sq. miles).
samara	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Latin: seed of an elm
samara	0.
	syl	sa+ma+ra
	pron	<s*1ma:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry indehiscent one-seeded fruit with a winglike extension to aid dispersal: occurs in the ash, maple, etc. Also called: {key fruit}.
Samara	0.
	syl	Sa+ma+ra
	pron	Russian <sa1mar*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1935) of {Kuibyshev}.
Samarang	0.
	syl	Sa+ma+rang
	pron	<s*1ma:ra:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Semarang}.
Samaria	1.
	syl	Sa+mar:i:a
	pron	<s*1me*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of ancient Palestine that extended from Judaea to Galilee and from the Mediterranean to the River Jordan; the N kingdom of Israel.
Samaria	2.
	syl	Sa+mar:i:a
	pron	<s*1me*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of this kingdom; constructed northwest of Shechem in the 9th century #7b.c.
Samaritan	1.
	syl	Sa+mar:i+tan
	pron	<s*1m@ritN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Samaria.
Samaritan	2.
	syl	Sa+mar:i+tan
	pron	<s*1m@ritN>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {good Samaritan}.
Samaritan	3.
	syl	Sa+mar:i+tan
	pron	<s*1m@ritN>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a voluntary organization ({the Samaritans}) whose aim is to help people in distress or despair.
Samaritan	4.
	syl	Sa+mar:i+tan
	pron	<s*1m@ritN>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Aramaic spoken in Samaria.
Samaritan	5.
	syl	Sa+mar:i+tan
	pron	<s*1m@ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Samaria.
Samaritanism	sub
	head	Samaritan
	syl	Sa+1mar:i+tan+ism
	pos	n.
samarium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7samarskite+ -#7ium 
samarium	0.
	syl	sa+mar+i:um
	pron	<s*1me*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery metallic element of the lanthanide series occurring chiefly in monazite and bastnaesite and used in carbon-arc lighting, as a doping agent in laser crystals, and as a neutron-absorber. Symbol: Sm; atomic no.: 62; atomic wt.: 150.35; valency: 2 or 3; relative density: 7.5; melting pt.: 1072?%C; boiling pt.: 1778?%C.
Samarkand	0.
	syl	Sa+mar+kand
	pron	<1s@m*2k@nd>, Russian <s*mar1kant>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S central Soviet Union, in the Uzbek SSR: under Tamerlane it became the chief economic and cultural centre of central Asia, on trade routes from China and India (the @6silk road@9). Pop.: 299000 (1975 est.). Ancient name: {Maracanda}.
samarskite	ety	C19: named after Colonel von Samarski, 19th-century Russian inspector of mines
samarskite	0.
	syl	sa+mar+skite
	pron	<s*1ma:skIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a velvety black mineral of complex composition occurring in pegmatites: used as a source of uranium and certain rare earth elements.
Sama-Veda	0.
	syl	Sa:ma-Ve:da
	pron	<1sa:m*1vAd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the third Veda containing the rituals for sacrifices.
samba	ety	Portuguese, of African origin
sambas	infl
	head	samba
	syl	sam+bas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
samba	1.
	syl	sam+ba
	pron	<1s@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lively modern ballroom dance from Brazil in bouncy duple time.
samba	2.
	syl	sam+ba
	pron	<1s@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
sambas	infl
	head	samba
	syl	sam+bas
	pos	vb.
sambaing	infl
	head	samba
	syl	sam+ba+ing
	pos	vb.
sambaed	infl
	head	samba
	syl	sam+baed.
	pos	vb.
samba	3.
	syl	sam+ba
	pron	<1s@mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform such a dance.
sambar	ety	C17: from Hindi, from Sanskrit *'sambarra, of obscure origin
sambur	alt
	head	sambar
	or	sambar
	syl	sam+bur
	pron	<1s@mb*>
	pos	n.
sambars	infl
	head	sambar
	or	samburs
	syl	sam+bars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sambar	infl
	or	sambur
	syl	sam+bar
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
samburs	infl
	head	sambar
	or	sambars
	syl	sam+burs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sambur	infl
	head	sambar
	or	sambar
	syl	sam+bur.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sambar	0.
	or	sambur
	syl	sam+bar
	pron	<1s@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a S Asian deer, with three-tined antlers.
sambo	ety	C18: from American Spanish zambo a person of Negro descent; perhaps related to Bantu nzambu monkey
sambos	infl
	head	sambo
	syl	sam+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sambo	1.
	syl	sam+bo
	pron	<1s@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an offensive word for {Negro}: often used as a term of address.
sambo	2.
	syl	sam+bo
	pron	<1s@mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the offspring of a Negro and a member of another race or a mulatto.
Sambre	0.
	syl	Sam+bre
	pron	French <1s?~a:br>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Europe, rising in N France and flowing east into Belgium to join the Meuse at Namur. Length: 190 km (118 miles).
Sam Browne belt	ety	C20: named after Sir Samuel J. Browne (1824-?!1901), British general, who invented such a belt
Sam Browne belt	0.
	syl	Sam Browne belt
	pos	n.
	def	a military officer's wide belt supported by a strap passing from the left side of the belt over the right shoulder.
same	ety	C12: from Old Norse samr; related to Old English adverbial phrase sw*_a same likewise, Gothic sama, Latin similis, Greek homos same#e Usage. The use of same exemplified in if you send us your order for the materials, we will deliver same tomorrow is common in business and official English. In general English, however, this use of the word is avoided: may I borrow your book?? I'll return it (not same) tomorrow.
same	1.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	being the very one.
	exam	1	she is wearing the same hat she wore yesterday.
same	2.a.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	being the one previously referred to; aforesaid.
same	2.b.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	exam	1	a note received about same.
same	3.a.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	identical in kind, quantity, etc..
	exam	1	two girls of the same age.
same	3.b.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	exam	1	we'd like the same, please.
same	4.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	unchanged in character or nature.
	exam	1	his attitude is the same as ever.
same	5.a.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	Also: {just the same}. nevertheless; yet.
same	5.b.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	immaterial.
	exam	1	it's all the same to me.
same	6.
	syl	same
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	in an identical manner.
samekh	0.
	syl	sa+mekh
	pron	<1sa:m*k>, Hebrew <1samex>
	pos	n.
	def	the 15th letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800717) transliterated as
sameness	1.
	syl	same+ness
	pron	<1sAmnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being the same.
sameness	2.
	syl	same+ness
	pron	<1sAmnis>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of change; monotony.
samfoo	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese) sam dress+ foo trousers
samfoo	0.
	syl	sam+foo
	pron	<1s@mfu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of casual dress worn by Chinese women, consisting of a waisted blouse and trousers.
Samian	1.
	syl	Sa+mi:an
	pron	<1sAmi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Samos or its inhabitants.
Samian	2.
	syl	Sa+mi:an
	pron	<1sAmi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Samos.
Samian ware	ety	C19: named after the island of S#7amos, source of a reddish-coloured earth resembling terra sigillata, similar to the earth from which the pottery was made
Samian ware	1.
	syl	Sa+mi:an ware
	pos	n.
	def	a fine earthenware pottery, reddish-brown or black in colour, found in large quantities on Roman sites.
Samian ware	2.
	syl	Sa+mi:an ware
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Arretine ware}. the earlier pottery from which this developed, an imitation of a type of Greek pottery, made during the first century #7b.c. at Arretium.
samiel	ety	C17: from Turkish samyeli, from sam poisonous+ yel wind
samiel	0.
	syl	sam+iel
	pron	<1s@mjel>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {simoom}.
samisen	ety	Japanese, from Chinese san-hsien, from san three+ hsien string
samisen	0.
	syl	sam:i+sen
	pron	<1s@mi2sen>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese plucked stringed instrument with a long neck, a fretted fingerboard, and a rectangular soundbox.
samite	ety	C13: from Old French samit, from Medieval Latin examitum, from Greek hexamiton, from hexamitos having six threads, from hex six+ mitos a thread
samite	0.
	syl	sam+ite
	pron	<1s@mIt>, <1sA->
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy fabric of silk, often woven with gold or silver threads, used in the Middle Ages for clothing.
samiti	ety	Hindi
samithi	alt
	head	samiti
	or	samiti
	syl	sa+mi+thi
	pron	<1s^miti>
	pos	n.
samiti	0.
	or	samithi
	syl	sa+mi+ti
	pron	<1s^miti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	an association, esp. one formed to organize political activity.
samizdat	ety	from Russian
samizdat	0.a.
	syl	sa+miz+dat
	pron	Russian <s*miz1dat>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a system of clandestine printing and distribution of banned or dissident literature.
samizdat	0.b.
	syl	sa+miz+dat
	pron	Russian <s*miz1dat>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union; as modifier
	exam	1	a samizdat publication.
sammy	ety	C20: from the Christian name Sammy 
sammies	infl
	head	sammy
	syl	sam+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sammy	0.
	syl	sam+my
	pron	<1s@mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. in South Africa
	def	an Indian fruit and vegetable vendor who goes from house to house.
Samnite	1.
	syl	Sam+nite
	pron	<1s@mnIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Italy
	def	a member of an Oscan-speaking people of the S Apennines, who clashed repeatedly with Rome between 350 #7b.c. and 200 #7b.c.
Samnite	2.
	syl	Sam+nite
	pron	<1s@mnIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in ancient Italy
	def	of or relating to this people.
Samnium	0.
	syl	Sam+ni+um
	pron	<1s@mni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country of central Italy inhabited by Oscan-speaking Samnites: corresponds to the present-day region of Abruzzi e Molise and part of Campania.
Samoa Islands	alt
	head	Samoa
	or	Samoa
	syl	Sa+mo:a Is+lands
	pron	<s*1m*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Samoa	0.
	or	Samoa Islands
	syl	Sa+mo:a
	pron	<s*1m*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Pacific, northeast of Fiji: an independent kingdom until the mid-19th century, when it was divided administratively into {American Samoa} (in the east) and {German Samoa} (in the west); the latter was mandated to New Zealand in 1919 and gained full independence in 1962 as {Western Samoa}. Area: 3038 sq. km (1173 sq. miles).
Samoan	sub
	head	Samoa
	syl	Sa+1mo+an
	pos	n. adj.
Samos	0.
	syl	Sa+mos
	pron	<1sAmos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the E Aegean Sea, off the SW coast of Turkey: a leading commercial centre of ancient Greece. Pop.: 32671 (1971). Area: 492 sq. km (190 sq. miles).
Samothrace	0.
	syl	Sam:o+thrace
	pron	<1s@m*2TrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the NE Aegean Sea: mountainous. Pop.: 3012 (1971).
samovar	ety	C19: from Russian, from samo- self (related to #7same) #7+ varit' to boil
samovar	0.
	syl	sam:o+var
	pron	<1s@m*2va:>, <2s@m*1va:>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Russia
	def	a metal urn for making tea, in which the water is usually heated by charcoal held in an inner container.
Samoyed	ety	C17: from Russian Samoed 
Samoyed	infl
	or	Samoyeds
	syl	Sam:o+yed
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Samoyeds	infl
	head	Samoyed
	or	Samoyed
	syl	Sam:o+yeds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Samoyed	1.
	syl	Sam:o+yed
	pron	<2s@m*1jed>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people who migrated along the Soviet Arctic coast and now live chiefly in the area of the N Urals: related to the Finns.
Samoyed	2.
	syl	Sam:o+yed
	pron	<2s@m*1jed>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, distantly related to the Finno-Ugric family. See also {Uralic}.
Samoyed	3.
	syl	Sam:o+yed
	pron	<2s@m*1jed>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or cream breed of dog of the Spitz family, having a dense coat and a tightly curled tail.
Samoyedic	sub
	head	Samoyed
	syl	Sam:o+1yed+ic
	pos	adj.
sampan	ety	C17: from Chinese san pan, from san three+ pan board
sampan	0.
	syl	sam+pan
	pron	<1s@mp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any small skiff, widely used in the Orient, that is propelled by oars or a scull.
samphire	ety	C16 sampiere, from French herbe de Saint Pierre Saint Peter's herb; perhaps influenced by camphire #7camphor 
samphire	1.
	syl	sam+phire
	pron	<1s@m2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rock samphire}. an umbelliferous plant, of Eurasian coast, having fleshy divided leaves and clusters of small white flowers.
golden samphire	2.
	head	samphire
	syl	golden samphire.
	def	a Eurasian coastal plant, with fleshy leaves and yellow flower heads: family (composites).
marsh samphire	3.
	head	samphire
	syl	marsh samphire.
	def	another name for {{glasswort} (sense 1)}.
samphire	4.
	syl	sam+phire
	pron	<1s@m2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants of coastal areas.
sample	ety	C13: from Old French essample, from Latin exemplum #7example 
sample	1.a.
	syl	sam+ple
	pron	<1sa:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small part of anything, intended as representative of the whole; specimen.
sample	1.b.
	syl	sam+ple
	pron	<1sa:mpL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sample bottle.
sample	2.
	syl	sam+ple
	pron	<1sa:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sampling}.
sample	2.a.
	syl	sam+ple
	pron	<1sa:mpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of individuals or items selected at random from a population and analysed to yield estimates of and test hypotheses about parameters of the population.
sample	2.b.
	syl	sam+ple
	pron	<1sa:mpL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sample distribution.
sample	3.
	syl	sam+ple
	pron	<1sa:mpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take a sample or samples of.
sampler	1.
	syl	sam+pler
	pron	<1sa:mpl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes samples.
sampler	2.
	syl	sam+pler
	pron	<1sa:mpl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of embroidery in which many different stitches are used.
sampler	3.
	syl	sam+pler
	pron	<1sa:mpl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of samples.
sampling	1.
	syl	sam+pling
	pron	<1sa:mpliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of selecting a random sample.
sampling	2.
	syl	sam+pling
	pron	<1sa:mpliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {sample} (sense 2).
sampling	3.
	syl	sam+pling
	pron	<1sa:mpliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which a continuous electrical signal is approximately represented by a series of discrete values, usually regularly spaced.
samsara	ety	Sanskrit, literally: a passing through, from sam altogether+ sarati it runs
samsara	1.
	syl	sam+sa+ra
	pron	<s*m1sa:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
samsara	2.
	syl	sam+sa+ra
	pron	<s*m1sa:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	def	the transmigration or rebirth of a person.
samshu	ety	C17: perhaps modification of Chinese shao chiu spirits that will burn, from shao to burn+ chiu spirits
samshu	0.
	syl	sam+shu
	pron	<1s@mSu:>, <-sju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink from China that is made from fermented rice and resembles sake.
Samson	1.
	syl	Sam:son
	pron	<1s@ms*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a judge of Israel, who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistine oppressors until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah (Judges 13-16).
Samson	2.
	syl	Sam:son
	pron	<1s@ms*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any man of outstanding physical strength.
Samsun	0.
	syl	Sam+sun
	pron	Turkish <1samsun>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Turkey, on the Black Sea. Pop.: 168478 (1975). Ancient name: {Amisus}.
Samuel	1.
	syl	Sam:u:el
	pron	<1s@mju*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet, seer, and judge, who anointed the first two kings of the Israelites (I Samuel 1-3; 8-15).
Samuel	2.
	syl	Sam:u:el
	pron	<1s@mju*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	either of the two books named after him, {I} and {II Samuel}.
samurai	ety	C19: from Japanese
samurai	infl
	syl	sam:u+rai.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
samurai	1.
	syl	sam:u+rai
	pron	<1s@mu2rI>, <1s@mju->
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese warrior caste that provided the administrative and fighting aristocracy from the 11th to the 19th centuries.
samurai	2.
	syl	sam:u+rai
	pron	<1s@mu2rI>, <1s@mju->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this aristocracy.
San	H1.0.
	syl	San
	pron	<sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of the Khoisan languages, spoken mostly by Bushmen.
San	H2.0.
	syl	San
	pron	<sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E central Europe, rising in the W Soviet Union and flowing northwest across SE Poland to the Vistula River. Length: about 450 km (280 miles).
Sanaa	alt
	head	Sana
	or	Sana
	syl	Sa+naa
	pron	<sa:1na:>
	pos	n.
Sana	0.
	or	Sanaa
	syl	Sa:n`a
	pron	<sa:1na:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Yemen, on the central plateau at an altitude of 2350m (7700 ft.): became capital of Yemen when Turkish rule ended in 1918. Pop.: 120000 (1970 est.).
San Antonio	0.
	syl	San An+to+ni:o
	pron	<s@n> <@n1t*uni2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Texas: site of the Alamo; the leading town in Texas until about 1930. Pop.: 756226 (1973 est.).
San Antonian	sub
	head	San Antonio
	syl	San An+to+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
sanative	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin s*_an*_at*_ivus, from Latin s*_an*_are to heal, from s*_anus healthy
sanative	0.
	syl	san:a+tive
	pron	<1s@n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {curative}.
sanatorium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin s*_an*_are to heal
sanitarium	alt
	head	sanatorium
	or	sanatorium
	syl	san:i+ta+ri:um
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sanatoriums	infl
	head	sanatorium
	or	sanatoria
	syl	san:a+to+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanatoria	infl
	head	sanatorium
	or	sanatoriums
	syl	san:a+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanatorium	1.
	or	sanitarium
	syl	san:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<2s@n*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution for the medical care and recuperation of persons who are chronically ill.
sanatorium	2.
	or	sanitarium
	syl	san:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<2s@n*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a health resort.
sanatorium	3.
	or	sanitarium
	syl	san:a+to+ri:um
	pron	<2s@n*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a room in a boarding school where sick pupils may be treated in isolation.
sanbenito	ety	C16: from Spanish San Benito Saint Benedict, an ironical allusion to its likeness to the Benedictine scapular
sanbenitos	infl
	head	sanbenito
	syl	san+be+ni+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanbenito	1.
	syl	san+be+ni+to
	pron	<2s@nb*1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow garment bearing a red cross, worn by penitent heretics in the Inquisition.
sanbenito	2.
	syl	san+be+ni+to
	pron	<2s@nb*1nEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a black garment bearing flames and devils, worn by impenitent heretics at an auto-da-f*'e.
San Bernardino	0.
	syl	San Ber+nar+di+no
	pron	<s@n> <2bR:n*1dEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE California: founded in 1851 by Mormons from Salt Lake City. Pop.: 110987 (1973 est.).
San Bernardino Pass	0.
	syl	San Ber+nar+di+no Pass
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the Lepontine Alps in SE Switzerland. Highest point: 2062 m (6766 ft.).
Isthmus of	1.
	head	San Blas
	syl	Isth:mus of.
	def	the narrowest part of the Isthmus of Panama. Width: about 50 km (30 miles).
Gulf of	2.
	head	San Blas
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Caribbean on the N coast of Panama.
San Crist'obal	1.
	syl	San Cris+t*'o+bal
	pron	Spanish <saG> <kri1sto$Bal>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Chatham Island}. an island in the Pacific, in the Gal*'apagos Islands. Area: 505 sq. km (195 sq. miles).
San Crist'obal	2.
	syl	San Cris+t*'o+bal
	pron	Spanish <saG> <kri1sto$Bal>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Venezuela: founded in 1561 by Spanish conquistadores. Pop.: 151717 (1971).
sanctified	1.
	syl	sanc+ti+fied
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	consecrated or made holy.
sanctified	2.
	syl	sanc+ti+fied
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {sanctimonious}.
sanctify	ety	C14: from Late Latin sanctific*_are, from Latin sanctus holy+ facere to make
sanctifies	infl
	head	sanctify
	syl	sanc+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sanctifying	infl
	head	sanctify
	syl	sanc+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sanctified	infl
	head	sanctify
	syl	sanc+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sanctify	1.
	syl	sanc+ti+fy
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make holy.
sanctify	2.
	syl	sanc+ti+fy
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from sin; purify.
sanctify	3.
	syl	sanc+ti+fy
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sanction (an action or practice) as religiously binding.
	exam	1	to sanctify a marriage.
sanctify	4.
	syl	sanc+ti+fy
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare or render (something) productive of or conductive to holiness, blessing, or grace.
sanctify	5.
	syl	sanc+ti+fy
	pron	<1s@Gkti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to authorize to be revered.
sanctifiable	sub
	head	sanctify
	syl	sanc+ti+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sanctification	sub
	head	sanctify
	syl	sanc+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
sanctifier	sub
	head	sanctify
	syl	sanc+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
sanctimonious	ety	C17: from Latin sanctimonia sanctity, from sanctus holy
sanctimonious	0.
	syl	sanc+ti+mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2s@Gkti1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting piety or making a display of holiness.
sanctimoniously	sub
	head	sanctimonious
	syl	sanc+ti+1mo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
sanctimoniousness	sub
	head	sanctimonious
	syl	sanc+ti+1mo+ni+ous+ness
	pos	n.
sanctimony	sub
	head	sanctimonious
	syl	sanc+ti+2mo+ny
	pos	n.
sanction	ety	C16: from Latin sancti*_o the establishment of an inviolable decree, from sanc*_ire to decree
sanction	1.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	final permission; authorization.
sanction	2.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	aid or encouragement.
sanction	3.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as an ethical principle, that imparts binding force to a rule, oath, etc.
sanction	4.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the penalty laid down in a law for contravention of its provisions.
sanction	5.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a coercive measure, esp. one taken by one or more states against another guilty of violating international law.
sanction	6.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give authority to; permit.
sanction	7.
	syl	sanc+tion
	pron	<1s@GkS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make authorized; confirm.
sanctionable	sub
	head	sanction
	syl	sanc+tion+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sanctioner	sub
	head	sanction
	syl	sanc+tion+er
	pos	n.
sanctionless	sub
	head	sanction
	syl	sanc+tion+less
	pos	adj.
sanction mark	0.
	syl	sanc+tion mark
	pos	n.
	def	a mark on pieces of 19th-century French furniture signifying that the piece met the quality standards required by the Parisian guild of ebonists.
sanctitude	0.
	syl	sanc+ti+tude
	pron	<1s@Gkti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	saintliness; holiness.
sanctity	ety	C14: from Old French sainctet*'e, from Latin sanctit*_as, from sanctus holy
sanctities	infl
	head	sanctity
	syl	sanc+ti:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanctity	1.
	syl	sanc+ti:ty
	pron	<1s@Gktiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being sanctified; holiness.
sanctity	2.
	syl	sanc+ti:ty
	pron	<1s@Gktiti>
	pos	n.
	def	anything regarded as sanctified or holy.
sanctuary	ety	C14: from Old French sainctuarie, from Late Latin sanctu*_arium repository for holy things, from Latin sanctus holy
sanctuaries	infl
	head	sanctuary
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanctuary	1.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a holy place.
sanctuary	2.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a consecrated building or shrine.
sanctuary	3.a.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Israelite temple at Jerusalem, esp. the holy of holies.
sanctuary	3.b.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the tabernacle in which the Ark was enshrined during the wanderings of the Israelites.
sanctuary	4.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the chancel, or that part of a sacred building surrounding the main altar.
sanctuary	5.a.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred building where fugitives were formerly entitled to immunity from arrest or execution.
sanctuary	5.b.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the immunity so afforded.
sanctuary	6.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of refuge; asylum.
sanctuary	7.
	syl	sanc+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1s@Gktju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, protected by law, where animals, esp. birds, can live and breed without interference.
sanctum	ety	C16: from Latin, from sanctus holy
sanctums	infl
	head	sanctum
	or	sancta
	syl	sanc+tums
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sancta	infl
	head	sanctum
	or	sanctums
	syl	sanc+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanctum	1.
	syl	sanc+tum
	pron	<1s@Gkt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred or holy place.
sanctum	2.
	syl	sanc+tum
	pron	<1s@Gkt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or place of total privacy or inviolability.
sanctum sanctorum	ety	C14: from Latin, literally: holy of holies, rendering Hebrew q*_odesh haqqod*_ash*_im 
sanctum sanctorum	1.
	syl	sanc+tum sanc+to+rum
	pron	<s@Gk1tc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another term for the {holy of holies}.
sanctum sanctorum	2.
	syl	sanc+tum sanc+to+rum
	pron	<s@Gk1tc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	an especially private place.
Sanctus	ety	C14: from the first word of the hymn, Sanctus sanctus sanctus Holy, holy, holy, from Latin sanc*_ire to consecrate
Sanctus	1.
	syl	Sanc+tus
	pron	<1s@Gkt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liturgy.
	def	the hymn that occurs immediately after the preface in the celebration of the Eucharist.
Sanctus	2.
	syl	Sanc+tus
	pron	<1s@Gkt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this, usually incorporated into the Ordinary of the Roman Catholic Mass.
Sanctus bell	0.
	syl	Sanc+tus bell
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a bell rung as the opening words of the Sanctus are pronounced and also at other important points during Mass.
sand	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse sandr, Old High German sant, Greek hamathos 
sand	1.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	loose material consisting of rock or mineral grains, esp. rounded grains of quartz, between 0.2 and 2 mm in diameter.
sand	2.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a sandy area, esp. on the seashore or in a desert.
sand	3.a.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-yellow colour.
sand	3.b.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	sand up?!holstery.
sand	4.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the grains of sandlike material in an hour?!glass.
sand	5.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	courage; grit.
the sands are running out	6.
	head	sand
	syl	the sands are run?!ning out.
	def	time is passing quickly; there is not much time left.
sand	7.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smooth or polish the surface of with sandpaper or sand.
	exam	1	to sand a floor.
sand	8.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle or cover with or as if with sand; add sand to.
sand	9.
	syl	sand
	pron	<s@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill or cause to fill with sand.
	exam	1	the channel sanded up.
sandlike	sub
	head	sand
	syl	sand+2like
	pos	adj.
George	infl
	head	Sand
	syl	George
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Sand	0.
	syl	Sand
	pron	French <s?~a:d>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1804-76, French novelist, best known for such pastoral novels as (1846) and (1847-48) and for her works for women's rights to independence.
Sandakan	0.
	syl	San+da+kan
	pron	<sa:n1da:ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Malaysia, on the NE coast of Sabah: capital (until 1947) of North Borneo. Pop.: 42249 (1970).
sandal	ety	C14: from Latin sandalium, from Greek sandalion a small sandal, from sandalon sandal
sandal	1.
	syl	san+dal
	pron	<1s@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a light shoe consisting of a sole held on the foot by thongs, straps, etc., worn in hot weather or by women for evening wear.
sandal	2.
	syl	san+dal
	pron	<1s@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap passing over the instep or around the ankle to keep a low shoe on the foot.
sandalled	sub
	head	sandal
	syl	san+dalled
	pos	adj.
sandalwood	ety	C14 sandal, from Medieval Latin sandalum, from Late Greek sandanon, from Sanskrit candana sandalwood
sandal	alt
	head	sandalwood
	or	sandalwood
	syl	san+dal
	pos	n.
sandalwood	1.
	or	sandal
	syl	san:dal+wood
	pron	<1s@ndL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several evergreen trees of the genus esp. ({white sandalwood}) , of S Asia and Australia, having hard light-coloured heartwood: family
sandalwood	2.
	or	sandal
	syl	san:dal+wood
	pron	<1s@ndL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, which is used for carving, is burned as incense, and yields an aromatic oil used in perfumery.
sandalwood	3.
	or	sandal
	syl	san:dal+wood
	pron	<1s@ndL2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees or their wood, esp. ({red sandalwood}) , a leguminous tree of SE Asia having dark red wood used as a dye.
Sandalwood Island	0.
	syl	San:dal+wood Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {Sumba}.
sandarac	ety	C16 sandaracha, from Latin sandaraca red pigment, from Greek sandarak*_e 
sandarach	alt
	head	sandarac
	or	sandarac
	syl	san+da+rach
	pron	<1s@nd*2r@k>
	pos	n.
sandarac	1.
	or	sandarach
	syl	san+da+rac
	pron	<1s@nd*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sandarac tree}. a pinaceous tree, (or of NW Africa, having hard fragrant dark wood.
sandarac	2.
	or	sandarach
	syl	san+da+rac
	pron	<1s@nd*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle pale yellow transparent resin obtained from the bark of this tree and used in making varnish and incense.
sandarac	3.
	or	sandarach
	syl	san+da+rac
	pron	<1s@nd*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {citron wood}. the wood of this tree, used in building.
sandbag	1.
	syl	sand+bag
	pron	<1s@nd2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a sack filled with sand used for protection against gunfire, floodwater, etc., or as ballast in a balloon, ship, etc.
sandbag	2.
	syl	sand+bag
	pron	<1s@nd2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a bag filled with sand and used as a weapon.
sandbags	infl
	head	sandbag
	syl	sand+bags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sandbagging	infl
	head	sandbag
	syl	sand+bag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sandbagged	infl
	head	sandbag
	syl	sand+bagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sandbag	3.
	syl	sand+bag
	pron	<1s@nd2b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect or strengthen with sandbags.
sandbag	4.
	syl	sand+bag
	pron	<1s@nd2b@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with or as if with a sandbag.
sandbagger	sub
	head	sandbag
	syl	sand+2bag+ger
	pos	n.
sandbank	0.
	syl	sand+bank
	pron	<1s@nd2b@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a submerged bank of sand in a sea or river, that may be exposed at low tide.
sand bar	0.
	syl	sand bar
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge of sand in a river or sea, built up by the action of tides, etc., and often exposed at low tide.
sandblast	1.
	syl	sand+blast
	pron	<1s@nd2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a jet of sand or grit blown from a nozzle under air pressure or steam pressure. {~}
sandblast	2.
	syl	sand+blast
	pron	<1s@nd2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clean, grind, or decorate (a surface) with a sandblast.
sandblaster	sub
	head	sandblast
	syl	sand+2blast+er
	pos	n.
sand-blind	ety	C15: changed (through influence of #7sand) from Old English samblind (unattested), from sam- half, #7semi -#7+blind 
sand-blind	0.
	syl	sand-blind
	pos	adj.
	def	not completely blind; partially able to see. Compare {stone-blind}.
sand-blindness	sub
	head	sand-blind
	syl	sand-2blind:ness
	pos	n.
sandbox	1.
	syl	sand+box
	pron	<1s@nd2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a container on a railway locomotive from which sand is released onto the rails to assist the traction.
sandbox	2.
	syl	sand+box
	pron	<1s@nd2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box with sand shaped for moulding metal.
sandbox	3.
	syl	sand+box
	pron	<1s@nd2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a container of sand for small children to play in.
sandbox tree	0.
	syl	sand+box tree
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American euphorbiaceous tree, having small woody seed capsules, which explode when ripe to scatter the seeds: formerly used to hold sand for blotting ink.
Carl	infl
	head	Sandburg
	syl	Carl.
	pos	n.
Sandburg	0.
	syl	Sand:burg
	pron	<1s@ndbR:g>, <1s@nbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1967, U.S. writer, noted esp. for his poetry, often written in free verse.
sand-casts	infl
	head	sand-cast
	syl	sand-casts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sand-casting	infl
	head	sand-cast
	syl	sand-cast:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sand-cast	infl
	syl	sand-cast.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sand-cast	0.
	syl	sand-cast
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (a casting) by pouring molten metal into a mould of sand.
sand-casting	sub
	head	sand-cast
	syl	sand-2cast:ing
	pos	n.
sand castle	0.
	syl	sand cas+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of sand moulded into a castle-like shape, esp. as made by a child on the seashore.
sand crack	0.
	syl	sand crack
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a deep crack or fissure in the wall of a horse's hoof, often causing lameness. See also {toe crack, quarter crack}.
sand dab	0.
	syl	sand dab
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small flatfishes of the genus that occur in American Pacific coastal waters and are important food fishes.
sand dollar	0.
	syl	sand dol+lar
	pos	n.
	def	any of various flattened disclike echinoderms of the order of shallow North American coastal waters: class (sea urchins).
sand eelance	alt
	head	sand eel
	or	sand eel
	syl	sand eelance
	pos	n.
sand eel	0.
	or	sand eelance
	syl	sand eel
	pos	n.
	def	any silvery eel-like marine spiny-finned fish of the family found burrowing in sand or shingle. Popular name: {launce}.
sander	1.
	syl	sand+er
	pron	<1s@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven tool for smoothing surfaces, esp. wood, plastic, etc., by rubbing with an abrasive disc.
sander	2.
	syl	sand+er
	pron	<1s@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses such a device.
sanderling	ety	C17: perhaps from #7sand+ Old English erthling, eorthling, #7earthling 
sanderling	0.
	syl	sand+er+ling
	pron	<1s@nd*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sandpiper, that frequents sandy shores.
sand flea	0.
	syl	sand flea
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {{chigoe} (sense 1)} and {sand hopper}.
sandflies	infl
	head	sandfly
	syl	sand+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sandfly	1.
	syl	sand+fly
	pron	<1s@nd2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small mothlike dipterous flies of the genus and related genera: the bloodsucking females transmit diseases including leishmaniasis: family
sandfly	2.
	syl	sand+fly
	pron	<1s@nd2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related flies.
sandglass	0.
	syl	sand+glass
	pron	<1s@nd2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {hourglass}.
sandgrouse	0.
	syl	sand+grouse
	pron	<1s@nd2graus>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the family of dry regions of the Old World, having very short feet, a short bill, and long pointed wings and tail: order
sandhi	ety	from Sanskrit samdhi a placing together, from sam together+ dadh*_ati he puts
sandhis	infl
	head	sandhi
	syl	san+dhis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sandhi	0.
	syl	san+dhi
	pron	<1s@ndi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	modification of the form or sound of a word under the influence of an adjacent word.
sandhog	0.
	syl	sand+hog
	pron	<1s@nd2hog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who works in underground or underwater construction projects.
sand hopper	0.
	syl	sand hop+per
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small hopping amphipod crustaceans of the genus and related genera, common in intertidal regions of seashores. Also called: {beach flea, sand flea}.
Sandhurst	0.
	syl	Sand+hurst
	pron	<1s@nd2hR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in S England, in Berkshire: seat of the Royal Military Academy for the training of officer cadets in the British Army. Pop.: 6445 (1971).
San Diego	0.
	syl	San Di+e:go
	pron	<2s@n> <di1Ag*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S California, on the Pacific: naval base; two universities. Pop.: 757148 (1973 est.).
sand launce	alt
	head	sand lance
	or	sand lance
	syl	sand launce
	pos	n.
sand lance	0.
	or	sand launce
	syl	sand lance
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sand eel}.
sand leek	0.
	syl	sand leek
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian alliaceous plant, having reddish-pink flowers, purple bulbils, and a garlic-like bulb. See also {rocambole}.
sand lizard	0.
	syl	sand liz+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a small greyish-brown European lizard, that has long clawed digits and, in the male, bright green underparts: family
sandmen	infl
	head	sandman
	syl	sand+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sandman	0.
	syl	sand+man
	pron	<1s@nd2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	a magical person supposed to put children to sleep by sprinkling sand in their eyes.
sand martin	0.
	syl	sand mar+tin
	pos	n.
	def	a small brown European songbird, with white underparts: it nests in tunnels bored in sand, river banks, etc.: family (swallows and martins).
sand painting	0.
	syl	sand paint+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a type of painting done by American Indians, esp. in the healing ceremonies of the Navaho, using fine coloured sand on a neutral ground.
sandpaper	1.
	syl	sand+pa:per
	pron	<1s@nd2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong paper coated with sand or other abrasive material for smoothing and polishing.
sandpaper	2.
	syl	sand+pa:per
	pron	<1s@nd2pAp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to polish or grind (a surface) with or as if with sandpaper.
sandpiper	1.
	syl	sand+pi:per
	pron	<1s@nd2pIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous N hemisphere shore birds of the genera etc., typically having a long slender bill and legs and cryptic plumage: family order
sandpiper	2.
	syl	sand+pi:per
	pron	<1s@nd2pIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other bird of the family which includes snipes and woodcocks.
sandpit	1.
	syl	sand+pit
	pron	<1s@nd2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow pit or container holding sand for children to play in.
sandpit	2.
	syl	sand+pit
	pron	<1s@nd2pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pit from which sand is extracted.
Sandringham	0.
	syl	San+dring+ham
	pron	<1s@ndriG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in E England, in Norfolk near the E shore of the Wash: site of {Sandringham House}, a residence of the royal family.
sandsoap	0.
	syl	sand+soap
	pron	<1s@nd2s*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a gritty general purpose soap.
sandstone	0.
	syl	sand+stone
	pron	<1s@nd2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of common sedimentary rocks consisting of sand grains consolidated with such materials as quartz, haematite, and clay minerals: used widely in building.
sandstorm	0.
	syl	sand+storm
	pron	<1s@nd2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind that whips up clouds of sand, esp. in a desert.
sand trap	0.
	syl	sand trap
	pos	n.
	usage	on a golf course
	def	a shallow pit filled with sand, designed as a hazard. Also called (esp. Brit.): {bunker}.
sand viper	1.
	syl	sand vi+per
	pos	n.
	def	a S European viper, having a yellowish-brown coloration with a zigzag pattern along the back.
sand viper	2.
	syl	sand vi+per
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {horned viper}.
sandwich	ety	C18: named after John Montagu, 4th Earl of Sandwich (1718-92), who ate sandwiches rather than leave the gambling table for meals
sandwich	1.
	syl	sand+wich
	pron	<1s@nwiJ>, <-wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	two or more slices of bread, usually buttered, with a filling of meat, cheese, etc.
sandwich	2.
	syl	sand+wich
	pron	<1s@nwiJ>, <-wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a sandwich in arrangement.
sandwich	3.
	syl	sand+wich
	pron	<1s@nwiJ>, <-wiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert tightly between two other things.
sandwich	4.
	syl	sand+wich
	pron	<1s@nwiJ>, <-wiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into a sandwich.
sandwich	5.
	syl	sand+wich
	pron	<1s@nwiJ>, <-wiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place between two dissimilar things.
sandwich board	0.
	syl	sand+wich board
	pos	n.
	def	one of two connected boards, usually bearing advertisements, that are hung over the shoulders in front of and behind a person.
sandwich cake	0.
	syl	sand+wich cake
	pos	n.
	def	a cake that is made up of two or more layers with a jam or other filling. Also called: {layer cake}.
sandwich compound	0.
	syl	sand+wich com+pound
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of organometallic compounds whose molecules have a metal atom or ion bound between two plane parallel organic rings. See also {metallocene}.
sandwich course	0.
	syl	sand+wich course
	pos	n.
	def	any of several courses consisting of alternate periods of study and industrial work.
Sandwich Islands	0.
	syl	Sand+wich Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name of the {Hawaiian Islands}.
sandwich man	0.
	syl	sand+wich man
	pos	n.
	def	a man who carries sandwich boards.
sandwich tern	0.
	syl	sand+wich tern
	pos	n.
	def	a European tern, that has a yellow-tipped bill, whitish plumage, and white forked tail, and nests in colonies on beaches, etc.
sandworm	0.
	syl	sand+worm
	pron	<1s@nd2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various polychaete worms that live in burrows on sandy shores, esp. the lugworm.
sandwort	1.
	syl	sand+wort
	pron	<1s@nd2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous caryophyllaceous plants of the genus which grow in dense tufts on sandy soil and have white or pink solitary flowers.
sandwort	2.
	syl	sand+wort
	pron	<1s@nd2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related plants.
sandier	infl
	head	sandy
	syl	sand:i+er
	pos	adj.
sandiest	infl
	head	sandy
	syl	sand:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sandy	1.
	syl	sand:y
	pron	<1s@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, containing, or covered with sand.
sandy	2.
	syl	sand:y
	pron	<1s@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of hair
	def	reddish-yellow.
sandy	3.
	syl	sand:y
	pron	<1s@ndi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling sand in texture.
sandiness	sub
	head	sandy
	syl	sand:i+ness
	pos	n.
sand yacht	0.
	syl	sand yacht
	pos	n.
	def	a wheeled boat with sails, built to be propelled over sand, esp. beaches, by the wind.
sandy blight	0.
	syl	sand:y blight
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a nontechnical name for any of various eye inflammations.
sane	ety	C17: from Latin s*_anus healthy
sane	1.
	syl	sane
	pron	<sAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	sound in mind; free from mental disturbance.
sane	2.
	syl	sane
	pron	<sAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing reason, good judgment, or sound sense.
sane	3.
	syl	sane
	pron	<sAn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	healthy.
sanely	sub
	head	sane
	syl	sane+ly
	pos	adv.
saneness	sub
	head	sane
	syl	sane+ness
	pos	n.
San Fernando	0.
	syl	San Fer+nan+do
	qual	Spanish
	def	san fer#!nando)
San Fernando	1.
	syl	San Fer+nan+do
	qual	Spanish
	def	a port in SW Trinidad, on the Gulf of Paria: the second largest town in the country. Pop.: 37313 (1970).
San Fernando	2.
	syl	San Fer+nan+do
	qual	Spanish
	def	an inland port in W Venezuela, on the Apure River. Pop.: 38960 (1971). Official name: {San Fernando de Apure}.
San Fernando	3.
	syl	San Fer+nan+do
	qual	Spanish
	def	a port in SW Spain, on the Isla de Le*'on SE of C*'adiz; site of an arsenal (founded 1790) and of the most southerly observatory in Europe. Pop.: 60187 (1970).
Sanforise	alt
	head	Sanforize
	or	Sanforize
	syl	San+for+ise
	pron	<1s@nf*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
Sanforize	0.
	or	Sanforise
	syl	San+for+ize
	pron	<1s@nf*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	to preshrink (a fabric) using a patented process.
San Francisco	0.
	syl	San Fran+cis+co
	pron	<2s@n> <fr@n1sisk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W California, situated around the Golden Gate: developed rapidly during the California gold rush; a major commercial centre and one of the world's finest harbours. Pop.: 687450 (1973 est.).
San Franciscan	sub
	head	San Francisco
	syl	San Fran+cis+can
	pos	n. adj.
San Francisco Bay	0.
	syl	San Fran+cis+co Bay
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Pacific in W California, linked with the open sea by the Golden Gate strait. Length: about 80 km (50 miles). Greatest width: 19 km (12 miles).
sang	0.
	syl	sang
	pron	<s@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {sing.#eUsage}. See at {{ring%2}}.
sangaree	ety	C18: from Spanish sangr*'ia a bleeding, from sangre blood, from Latin sanguis; see #7sanguine 
sangaree	0.
	syl	san+ga+ree
	pron	<2s@Gg*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiced drink similar to sangria.
Frederick	1.
	head	Sanger
	syl	Fred:er:ick.
	def	born 1918, English biochemist, who determined the molecular structure of insulin: Nobel prize for chemistry 1958.
Margaret (Higgins) 	2.
	head	Sanger
	syl	Mar:gar:et (Higgins) .
	def	1883-1966, U.S. leader of the birth-control movement.
sang-froid	ety	C18: from French, literally: cold blood
sang-froid	0.
	syl	sang-froid
	qual	French
	def	s?~a #!frwa) composure; self-possession; calmness.
Sangh	ety	Hindi
Sangh	0.
	syl	Sangh
	pron	<s^Gg>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	an association or union, esp. a political or labour organization.
Sango	0.
	syl	San+go
	pron	<1sa:Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a language used in Chad, the Central African Republic, N Za*"ire, and the Congo, belonging to the Adamawa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Sangreal	alt
	head	Sangraal
	or	Sangraal
	syl	San+gre:al
	pron	<1s@Ggri*l>
	pos	n.
Sangraal	0.
	or	Sangreal
	syl	San+graal
	pron	<s@G1grAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Holy Grail}.
Sangre de Cristo Mountains	0.
	syl	San+gre de Cris+to Moun+tains
	pron	<1s@Ggri> <d*> <1krist*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S Colorado and N New Mexico: part of the Rocky Mountains. Highest peak: Blanca Peak, 4364 m (14317 ft.).
sangria	ety	Spanish: a bleeding; see #7sangaree 
sangria	0.
	syl	san+gri:a
	pron	<s@G1grE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish drink of red wine, sugar, orange or lemon juice, and iced soda, sometimes laced with brandy.
sanguinaria	ety	C19: from New Latin herba sanguin*_aria, literally: the bloody herb
sanguinaria	1.
	syl	san+gui+nar:i:a
	pron	<2s@Ggwi1ne*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried rhizome of the bloodroot, used as an emetic.
sanguinaria	2.
	syl	san+gui+nar:i:a
	pron	<2s@Ggwi1ne*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{bloodroot} (sense 1)}.
sanguinary	ety	C17: from Latin sanguin*_arius 
sanguinary	1.
	syl	san+gui+nar:y
	pron	<1s@Ggwin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	accompanied by much bloodshed.
sanguinary	2.
	syl	san+gui+nar:y
	pron	<1s@Ggwin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	bloodthirsty.
sanguinary	3.
	syl	san+gui+nar:y
	pron	<1s@Ggwin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, flowing, or stained with blood.
sanguinarily	sub
	head	sanguinary
	syl	san+gui+nar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sanguinariness	sub
	head	sanguinary
	syl	san+gui+nar:i+ness
	pos	n.
sanguine	ety	C14: from Latin sanguineus bloody, from sanguis blood
sanguine	1.
	syl	san+guine
	pron	<1s@Ggwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerful and confident; optimistic.
sanguine	2.
	syl	san+guine
	pron	<1s@Ggwin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the complexion
	def	ruddy in appearance.
sanguine	3.
	syl	san+guine
	pron	<1s@Ggwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	blood-red.
sanguine	4.
	syl	san+guine
	pron	<1s@Ggwin>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {sanguinary} (sense 2).
sanguine	5.
	syl	san+guine
	pron	<1s@Ggwin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {red chalk}. a red pencil containing ferric oxide, used in drawing.
sanguinely	sub
	head	sanguine
	syl	san+guine+ly
	pos	adv.
sanguineness	sub
	head	sanguine
	or	sanguinity
	syl	san+guine+ness
	pos	n.
sanguinity	sub
	head	sanguine
	or	sanguineness
	syl	san+1guin+i:ty
	pos	n.
sanguineous	1.
	syl	san+guin+e:ous
	pron	<s@G1gwini*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, relating to, or associated with blood.
sanguineous	2.
	syl	san+guin+e:ous
	pron	<s@G1gwini*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {sanguine} (senses 1-3).
sanguineousness	sub
	head	sanguineous
	syl	san+1guin+e:ous+ness
	pos	n.
sanguinolent	ety	C15: from Latin sanguinolentus, from sanguis blood
sanguinolent	0.
	syl	san+guin:o+lent
	pron	<s@G1gwin*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, tinged with, or mixed with blood.
sanguinolency	sub
	head	sanguinolent
	syl	san+1guin:o+len+cy
	pos	n.
Sanhedrin	ety	C16: from Late Hebrew, from Greek sunedrion council, from sun- #7syn -#7+ hedra seat
Sanhedrin	1.
	syl	San+hed+rin
	pron	<1s@nidrin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the supreme judicial, ecclesiastical, and administrative council of the Jews in New Testament times, having 71 members.
Sanhedrin	2.
	syl	San+hed+rin
	pron	<1s@nidrin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a similar tribunal of 23 members having less important functions and authority.
sanicle	ety	C15: via Old French from Medieval Latin s*_anicula, probably from Latin s*_anus healthy
sanicle	0.
	syl	san:i+cle
	pron	<1s@nikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any umbelliferous plant of the genus of most regions except Australia, having clusters of small white flowers and oval fruits with hooked bristles: formerly thought to have healing powers.
sanies	ety	C16: from Latin, of obscure origin
sanies	0.
	syl	sa+ni+es
	pron	<1sAni2Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a thin greenish foul-smelling discharge from a wound, ulcer, etc., containing pus and blood.
San Ildefonso	0.
	syl	San Il+de+fon+so
	qual	Spanish
	def	san @!ilde#!fonso) a town in central Spain, near Segovia: site of the 18th-century summer palace of the kings of Spain. Also called: {La Granja}.
sanitarian	1.
	syl	san:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sanitation.
sanitarian	2.
	syl	san:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2s@ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sanitation expert.
sanitarium	ety	C19: from Latin s*_anit*_as health
sanitariums	infl
	head	sanitarium
	or	sanitaria
	syl	san:i+ta+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanitaria	infl
	head	sanitarium
	or	sanitariums
	syl	san:i+ta+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sanitarium	0.
	syl	san:i+ta+ri:um
	pron	<2s@ni1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {sanatorium}.
sanitary	ety	C19: from French sanitaire, from Latin s*_anit*_as health
sanitary	1.
	syl	san:i+tar:y
	pron	<1s@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to health and measures for the protection of health.
sanitary	2.
	syl	san:i+tar:y
	pron	<1s@nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to or promoting health; free from dirt, germs, etc.; hygienic.
sanitarily	sub
	head	sanitary
	syl	san:i+tar+i:ly
	pos	adv.
sanitariness	sub
	head	sanitary
	syl	san:i+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
sanitary belt	0.
	syl	san:i+tar:y belt
	pos	n.
	def	a belt for supporting a sanitary towel.
sanitary engineering	0.
	syl	san:i+tar:y en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of civil engineering associated with the supply of water, disposal of sewage, and other public health services.
sanitary engineer	sub
	head	sanitary engineering
	syl	san:i+tar:y en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
sanitation	0.
	syl	san:i+ta+tion
	pron	<2s@ni1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and use of practical measures for the preservation of public health.
sanitise	alt
	head	sanitize
	or	sanitize
	syl	san:i+tise
	pron	<1s@ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sanitize	0.
	or	sanitise
	syl	san:i+tize
	pron	<1s@ni2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to make sanitary or hygienic, as by sterilizing.
sanitization	sub
	head	sanitize
	or	sanitisation
	syl	san:i+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sanitisation	sub
	head	sanitize
	or	sanitization
	syl	san:i+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
sanity	ety	C15: from Latin s*_anit*_as health, from s*_anus healthy
sanity	1.
	syl	san+i:ty
	pron	<1s@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being sane.
sanity	2.
	syl	san+i:ty
	pron	<1s@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	good sense or soundness of judgment.
sanjak	ety	C16: from Turkish sanc*`ak, literally: a flag
sanjak	0.
	syl	san+jak
	pron	<1s@nJ@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Turkish Empire
	def	a subdivision of a vilayet.
San Jose	0.
	syl	San Jo:se
	pron	<2s@n> <h*u1zA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central California: a leading world centre of the fruit drying and canning industry. Pop.: 523116 (1973 est.).
San Jos'e	0.
	syl	San Jo:s*'e
	pron	Spanish <2san> <$xo1sA>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Costa Rica, on the central plateau: a major centre of coffee production in the mid-19th century; University of Costa Rica (1843). Pop.: 215441 (1973).
San Jose scale	ety	C20: from its first being seen in the United States at San Jose, California
San Jose scale	0.
	syl	San Jo:se scale
	pos	n.
	def	a small E Asian homopterous insect, introduced into the U.S. and other countries, where it has become a serious pest of fruit trees: family
San Juan	0.
	syl	San Juan
	qual	Spanish
	def	san #!$xwan)
San Juan	1.
	syl	San Juan
	qual	Spanish
	def	the capital and chief port of Puerto Rico, on the NE coast; University of Puerto Rico; manufacturing centre. Pop.: 452749 (1970).
San Juan	2.
	syl	San Juan
	qual	Spanish
	def	a city in W Argentina: almost completely destroyed by an earthquake in 1944. Pop.: 224000 (1970).
San Juan Bautista	0.
	syl	San Juan Bau+tis+ta
	pron	Spanish <1san> <1$xwan> <bau1tista>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Villahermosa}.
San Juan Islands	0.
	syl	San Juan Is+lands
	pron	<s@n> <1wa:n>, <1hwa:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands between NW Washington, U.S., and SE Vancouver Island, Canada: administratively part of Washington.
San Juan Mountains	0.
	syl	San Juan Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SW Colorado and N New Mexico: part of the Rocky Mountains. Highest peak: Uncompahgre Peak, 4363 m (14314 ft.).
sank	0.
	syl	sank
	pron	<s@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {sink}.
Ira David	infl
	head	Sankey
	syl	I:ra Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Sankey	0.
	syl	San:key
	pron	<1s@Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1908, U.S. evangelist and hymnodist, noted for his revivalist campaigns in Britain and the U.S. with D. L. Moody.
Sankhya	ety	from Sanskrit s*_amkhya, literally: based on calculation, from samkhy*_ati he reckons
Sankhya	0.
	syl	San+khya
	pron	<1s@Gkj*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the six orthodox schools of Hindu philosophy, teaching an eternal interaction of spirit and matter.
San Luis Potos'i	1.
	syl	San Lu:is Po+to+s*'i
	pron	Spanish <2san> <2lwis> <2poto1si>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of central Mexico: mainly high plateau; economy based on mining (esp. silver) and agriculture. Capital: San Luis Potos*'i. Pop.: 1281996 (1970). Area: 62849 sq. km (24266 sq. miles).
San Luis Potos'i	2.
	syl	San Lu:is Po+to+s*'i
	pron	Spanish <2san> <2lwis> <2poto1si>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central Mexico, capital of San Luis Potos*'i state, at an altitude of 1850 m (6000 ft.). Pop.: 281534 (1975 est.).
San Marino	0.
	syl	San Ma+ri+no
	pron	<2s@n> <m*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S central Europe in the Apennines, forming an enclave in Italy: the smallest republic in Europe, according to tradition founded by St. Marinus in the 4th century. Language: Italian. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: lira. Capital: San Marino. Pop.: 19000 (1974 est.). Area: 62 sq. km (24 sq. miles).
San Marinese	sub
	head	San Marino
	or	Sammarinese
	syl	San Mar:i+nese
	pron	<2s@n> <2m@ri1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Sammarinese	sub
	head	San Marino
	or	San Marinese
	syl	Sam+mar:i+nese
	pron	<s*2m@ri1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Jos'e de	infl
	head	San Mart'in
	syl	Jo:s*'e de
	pron	<$xo1sA>, <de>
	pos	n.
San Mart'in	0.
	syl	San Mar:t*'in
	pron	Spanish <2san> <mar1tin>, <de>
	pos	n.
	def	1778-1850, South American patriot, who played an important part in gaining independence for Argentina, Chile, and Peru. He was protector of Peru (1821-22).
Michele	infl
	head	Sanmicheli
	syl	Mi:che:le
	pron	<mi1ke:lA>
	pos	n.
Sanmicheli	0.
	syl	San:mi:che:li
	pron	Italian <2sammi1ke:li>
	pos	n.
	def	??1484-1559, Italian mannerist architect.
sannyasi	ety	from Hindi: abandoning, from Sanskrit samny*_asin 
sannyasin	alt
	head	sannyasi
	or	sannyasi
	syl	sann+ya+sin
	pron	<s^n1ja:sin>
	pos	n.
sannyasi	0.
	or	sannyasin
	syl	sann+ya+si
	pron	<s^n1ja:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brahman who having attained the fourth and last stage of life as a beggar will not be reborn, but will instead be absorbed into the Universal Soul.
San Pedro Sula	0.
	syl	San Pe+dro Su:la
	pron	Spanish <2sam> <1pAdro> <1sula>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Honduras: the country's chief industrial centre. Pop.: 200881 (1974).
San Remo	0.
	syl	San Re:mo
	qual	Italian
	def	san #!r$e$:mo) a port and resort in NW Italy, in Liguria on the slopes of the Maritime Alps; flower market. Pop.: 62210 (1971).
sans	ety	C13: from Old French sanz, from Latin sine without, but probably also influenced by Latin absenti*_a in the absence of
sans	0.
	syl	sans
	pron	<s@nz>
	pos	prep.
	def	an archaic word for {without}.
Sansk	alt
	head	Sans
	or	Sans
	syl	Sansk.
Sans	0.
	or	Sansk
	syl	Sans.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sanskrit.
San Salvador	0.
	syl	San Sal+va+dor
	pron	<s@n> <1s@lv*2dc:>, Spanish <san> <2sal$Ba1@dor>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of El Salvador, situated in the SW central part: became capital in 1841; ruined by earthquakes in 1854 and 1873; university (1841). Pop.: 337171 (1971).
San Salvador Island	0.
	syl	San Sal+va+dor Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Bahamas: the first land in the New World seen by Christopher Columbus (1492). Area: 156 sq. km (60 sq. miles). Also called: {Watling Island}.
sans-culotte	ety	C18: from French, literally: without knee breeches, because the revolutionaries wore pantaloons or trousers rather than knee breeches
sans-culotte	1.a.
	syl	sans-cu:lotte
	pron	<2s@nzkju1lot>, French <s*~aky1lct>
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	a revolutionary of the poorer class.
sans-culotte	1.b.
	syl	sans-cu:lotte
	pron	<2s@nzkju1lot>, French <s*~aky1lct>
	pos	n.
	usage	later
	def	any revolutionary, esp. one having extreme republican sympathies.
sans-culotte	2.
	syl	sans-cu:lotte
	pron	<2s@nzkju1lot>, French <s*~aky1lct>
	pos	n.
	def	any revolutionary extremist.
sans-culottism	sub
	head	sans-culotte
	syl	sans-cu:1lot:tism
	pos	n.
sans-culottist	sub
	head	sans-culotte
	syl	sans-cu:1lot:tist
	pos	n.
San Sebasti'an	0.
	syl	San Se+bas+ti*'an
	pron	<2s@n> <s*1b@stj*n>, Spanish <san2sA$Bas1tjan>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in N Spain on the Bay of Biscay: former summer residence of the Spanish court. Pop.: 165829 (1970).
sansevieria	ety	New Latin, named after Raimondo di Sangro (1710-1771), Italian scholar and prince of San Seviero 
sansevieria	0.
	syl	san+se+vier:i:a
	pron	<2s@nsi1vi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous perennial plant of the liliaceous genus of Old World tropical regions, having stiff leaves that yield a useful fibre: cultivated as a house plant. Also called: {bowstring hemp}.
Sanskrit	ety	C17: from Sanskrit samskrta perfected, literally: put together
Sanskrit	0.
	syl	San+skrit
	pron	<1s@nskrit>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language of India, the language of the Vedas, of Hinduism, and of an extensive philosophical and scientific literature dating from the beginning of the first millennium #7b.c. It is the oldest recorded member of the Indic branch of the Indo-European family of languages; recognition of the existence of the Indo-European family arose in the 18th century from a comparison of Sanskrit with Greek and Latin. Although it is used only for religious purposes, it is one of the official languages of India.
Sanskritist	sub
	head	Sanskrit
	syl	San+skrit+ist
	pos	n.
Sanskritic	1.
	syl	San+skrit+ic
	pron	<s@n1skritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sanskrit.
Sanskritic	2.
	syl	San+skrit+ic
	pron	<s@n1skritik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to those Indic languages that developed directly from Sanskrit, such as Pali, Hindi, Punjabi, and Bengali.
Sanskritic	3.
	syl	San+skrit+ic
	pron	<s@n1skritik>
	pos	n.
	def	this group of languages.
Sanson-Flamsteed projection	0.
	syl	San:son-Flam:steed pro+jec+tion
	pron	<1s@ns*n1fl@mstEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sinusoidal projection}.
sanserif	alt
	head	sans serif
	or	sans serif
	syl	san+ser+if
	pron	<s@n1serif>
	pos	n.
sans serif	0.
	or	sanserif
	syl	sans ser+if
	pron	<s@n1serif>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of printer's typeface in which the characters have no serifs.
San Stefano	0.
	syl	San Ste+fa+no
	pron	<2s@n> <sti1fa:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NW Turkey, near Istanbul on the Sea of Marmara: scene of the signing (1878) of the treaty ending the Russo-Turkish War. Turkish name: {Ye*,silk*"oy}.
Santa	0.
	syl	San+ta
	pron	<1s@nt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {Santa Claus}.
Santa Ana	1.
	syl	San+ta An:a
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1ana>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW El Salvador: the second largest city in the country; coffee-processing industry. Pop.: 172300 (1971).
Santa Ana	2.
	syl	San+ta An:a
	pron	<1s@nt*> <1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California: commercial and process?!ing centre of a rich agricultural region. Pop.: 167905 (1973 est.).
Santa Ana	alt
	head	Santa Anna
	or	Santa Anna
	syl	San:ta A:na
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1ana>
	pos	n.
Santa Antonio L'opez de	infl
	head	Santa Anna
	syl	San:ta An:to:nio L*'o:pez de
	pron	<a1tonjo> <1lopA$T> <DA>
	pos	n.
Santa Anna	0.
	or	Santa Ana
	syl	San:ta An:na
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1ana>
	pos	n.
	def	??1795-1876, Mexican general, revolutionary, and president (1833-36, 1841-??45, 1847-48, 1853-55). In 1836, he captured the Alamo in an attempt to crush the Texan Revolution but was then defeated at San Jacinto.
Santa Catalina	0.
	syl	San+ta Cat:a+li+na
	pron	<1s@nt*> <2k@t%@1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Pa?!cific, off the coast of SW California: part of Los Angeles county: resort. Area: 181 sq. km (70 sq. miles). Also called: {Catalina Island}.
Santa Catarina	0.
	syl	San+ta Ca+ta+ri+na
	pron	Portuguese <1s*nta> <2kata1rina>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S Brazil, on the Atlantic: consists chiefly of the Great Escarpment. Capital: Florian*'opolis. Pop.: 2901734 (1970). Area: 95985 sq. km (37060 sq. miles).
Santa Clara	0.
	syl	San+ta Cla+ra
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1klara>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Cuba: sugar and tobacco industries. Pop.: 130241 (1970).
Santa Claus	0.
	syl	San:ta Claus
	pron	<1s@nt*> <2klc:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the legendary patron saint of children, commonly identified with Saint Nicholas, who brings presents to children on Christmas Eve or, in some European countries, on Saint Nicholas' Day. Also called: {Father Christmas}.
Santa Cruz	1.
	syl	San+ta Cruz
	pron	<1s@nt*> <1kru:z>, Spanish <1santa> <1kru$T>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of S Argentina, on the Atlantic: consists of a large part of Patagonia, with the forested foothills of the Andes in the west. Capital: R*'io Gallegos. Pop.: 84000 (1970). Area: (94186 sq. miles).
Santa Cruz	2.
	syl	San+ta Cruz
	pron	<1s@nt*> <1kru:z>, Spanish <1santa> <1kru$T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Bolivia: the third largest town in Bolivia. Pop.: 149230 (1975 est.).
Santa Cruz	3.
	syl	San+ta Cruz
	pron	<1s@nt*> <1kru:z>, Spanish <1santa> <1kru$T>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Saint Croix}.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife	0.
	syl	San+ta Cruz de Te+ne+rife
	pron	<1s@nt*> <1kru:z> <d*> <2ten*1rEf>, Spanish <1santa> <1kru$T> <DA> <2tAnA1rifA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in the W Canary Islands, on NE Tenerife: oil refinery. Pop.: 180666 (1968).
Santa Fe	1.
	syl	San+ta Fe
	pron	<1s@nt*> <1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central New Mexico, capital of the state: one of the oldest European settlements in North America, founded in 1610 as the capital of the Kingdom of New Mexico; developed trade with the U.S. by the Santa Fe Trail in the early 19th century. Pop.: 41167 (1970).
Santa Fe	2.
	syl	San+ta Fe
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1fA>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in E Argentina, on the Salado River: University of the Littoral (1920). Pop.: 208900 (1960).
Santa Fean	sub
	head	Santa Fe
	syl	San+ta Fe:an
	pos	adj. n.
Santa Fe Trail	0.
	syl	San+ta Fe Trail
	pos	n.
	def	an important trade route in the western U.S. from about 1821 to 1880, linking Independence, Missouri to Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Santa Gertrudis	0.
	syl	San+ta Ger+tru+dis
	pron	<1s@nt*> <g*1tru:dis>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of red beef cattle developed in Texas.
Santa Isabel	0.
	syl	San+ta Is:a+bel
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <2isa1$BAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1973) of {Malabo}.
santalaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Late Greek santalon sandalwood
santalaceous	0.
	syl	san+ta+la+ceous
	pron	<2s@nt*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of semiparasitic plants of Australia and Malaysia including sandalwood and quandong.
Santa Maria	0.
	syl	San+ta: Ma+ri:a
	def	%1@T (#!s@ant$$@T m$$#!ri$:$$)@T {the.@T} the @T flagship@T of Columbus on his first voyage to America (1492).
Santa Maria	0.
	syl	San+ta Ma+ri:a
	def	%2 #!santa ma#!ria)
Santa Maria	1.
	syl	San+ta Ma+ri:a
	def	a city in S Brazil, in Rio Grande do Sul state. Pop.: 120667 (1970).
Santa Maria	2.
	syl	San+ta Ma+ri:a
	def	an active volcano in SW Guatemala. Height: 3768 m (12362 ft.).
Santa Marta	0.
	syl	San+ta Mar+ta
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1marta>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Colombia, on the Caribbean: the oldest city in Colombia, founded in 1525; terminus of the Atlantic railway from Bogot*'a (opened 1961). Pop.: 102484 (1973).
Santa Maura	0.
	syl	San+ta Mau+ra
	pron	<1santa> <1maura>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Levk*'as}.
Carlos	infl
	head	Santana
	syl	Car:los
	pron	<1karlos>
	pos	n.
Santana	0.
	syl	San:tan:a
	pron	<s@n1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1947, Mexican rock musician in San Francisco: formed his own band in 1969: their albums include (1969), (1970), and (1973).
Santander	0.
	syl	San+tan+der
	pron	Spanish <2santan1dAr>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in N Spain, on an inlet of the Bay of Biscay: noted for its prehistoric collection from nearby caves; shipyards and an oil refinery. Pop.: 149704 (1970).
Santar'em	0.
	syl	San+ta+r*'em
	pron	Portuguese <2s*nta1r*~Aj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Brazil, in Par*'a state where the Tapaj*'os River flows into the Amazon. Pop.: 111706 (1968 est.).
Santa Rosa de Cop'an	0.
	syl	San+ta Ro:sa de Co+p*'an
	pron	Spanish <1santa> <1rosa> <DA> <ko1pan>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in W Honduras: noted for the ruined Mayan city of Cop*'an, which lies to the west.
George	infl
	head	Santayana
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Santayana	0.
	syl	San:ta:ya:na
	pron	<2s@nti1@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1952, U.S. philosopher, poet, and critic, born in Spain. His works include (1905-06) and (1927-40).
Santee	0.
	syl	San+tee
	pron	<s@n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE central South Carolina, formed by the union of the Congaree and Wateree Rivers: flows southeast to the Atlantic; part of the {Santee-Wateree-Catawba River System}, an inland waterway 866 km (538 miles) long. Length: 230 km (143 miles).
Santiago	1.
	syl	San+ti:a+go
	pron	<2s@nti1a:g*u>, Spanish <san1tja$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Chile, at the foot of the Andes: commercial and industrial centre; two universities. Pop.: 3186000 (1975 est.). Official name: {San+ti@.a+go de Chi+le} ($de #!t#sile).
Santiago	2.
	syl	San+ti:a+go
	pron	<2s@nti1a:g*u>, Spanish <san1tja$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the N Dominican Republic. Pop.: 155151 (1970). Official name: {San+ti@.a+go de los Ca+ba+ller+os} ($de los @!ka$Ba#!$yeros).
Santiago de Compostela	0.
	syl	San+ti:a+go de Com+po+ste+la
	pron	Spanish <DA> <2kompo1stAla>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Spain: place of pilgrimage since the 9th century and the most visited (after Jerusalem and Rome) in the Middle Ages; cathedral built over the tomb of the apostle St. James. Pop.: 70893 (1970). Latin name: {Campus Stellae}.
Santiago de Cuba	0.
	syl	San+ti:a+go de Cu:ba
	pron	Spanish <DA> <1ku$ba>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Cuba, on {Santiago Bay} (a large inlet of the Caribbean): capital of Cuba until 1589; university (1947); industrial centre. Pop.: 277600 (1970).
Santiago del Estero	0.
	syl	San+ti:a+go del Es+te+ro
	pron	Spanish <DAl> <As1tAro>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Argentina: the oldest continuous settlement in Argentina, founded in 1553 by Spaniards from Peru. Pop.: 105209 (1970).
Santo Domingo	1.
	syl	San+to Do+min+go
	pron	<1s@nt*u> <d*1miGg*u>, Spanish <1santo> <Do1miGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of the Dominican Republic, on the S coast: the oldest continuous European settlement in the Americas, founded in 1496; university (1538). Pop.: 671402 (1970).
Santo Domingo	2.
	syl	San+to Do+min+go
	pron	<1s@nt*u> <d*1miGg*u>, Spanish <1santo> <Do1miGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1844) of the {Dominican Republic}.
Santo Domingo	3.
	syl	San+to Do+min+go
	pron	<1s@nt*u> <d*1miGg*u>, Spanish <1santo> <Do1miGgo>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. in colonial times) for {Hispaniola}.
santonica	ety	C17: New Latin, from Late Latin herba santonica herb of the Santones (probably wormwood), from Latin Santon*_i a people of Aquitania
santonica	1.
	syl	san+ton:i+ca
	pron	<s@n1tonik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oriental wormwood plant, (or .
santonica	2.
	syl	san+ton:i+ca
	pron	<s@n1tonik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried flower heads of this plant, formerly used as a vermifuge.
santonica	xref
	syl	san+ton:i+ca
	pron	<s@n1tonik*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wormseed}.
santonin	ety	C19: from #7santonica+ -#7in 
santonin	0.
	syl	san+to+nin
	pron	<1s@nt*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble substance extracted from the dried flower heads of santonica and used in medicine as an anthelmintic. Formula: C\1\5H\1\8O\3.
Santos	0.
	syl	San+tos
	pron	Portuguese <1s*ntus>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Brazil, in S?~ao Paulo state: the world's leading coffee port. Pop.: 341317 (1970).
Santos-Dumont	0.
	syl	San:tos-Du:mont
	qual	French
	def	s?~ato dy#!m?~@$) {Al@.ber@.to} (al#!b$erto). 1873-1932, Brazilian aeronaut, living in France. He construct?!ed dirigibles and aircraft, including a monoplane (1909).
Sao Francisco	0.
	syl	S?~ao Fran+cis+co
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*u> <fr*~*1sisku>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Brazil, rising in SW Minas Gerais state and flowing northeast, then southeast to the Atlantic northeast of Aracaj*'u. Length: 3200 km (1990 miles).
Sao Lu'iz	alt
	head	Sao Lu'is
	or	Sao Lu'is
	syl	S?~ao Lu*'iz
	pron	<1lwiz>
	pos	n.
Sao Lu'is	0.
	or	Sao Lu'iz
	syl	S?~ao Lu*'is
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*u> <1lwis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Brazil, capital of Maranh?~ao state, on the W coast of S?~ao Lu*'is Island: founded in 1612 by the French and taken by the Portuguese in 1615. Pop.: 167529 (1970).
Sao Miguel	0.
	syl	S?~ao Mi+guel
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*u> <mi1$Gel>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the E Azores: the largest of the group. Pop.: 159000 (1970). Area: 854 sq. km (333 sq. miles).
Saone	0.
	syl	Sa*^one
	pron	French <so:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E France, rising in Lorraine and flowing generally south to join the Rh*^one at Lyon, as its chief tributary: canalized for 375 km (233 miles) above Lyon; linked by canals with the Rhine, Marne, Seine, and Loire Rivers. Length: 480 km (298 miles).
Saone-et-Loire	0.
	syl	Sa*^one-et-Loire
	pron	French <so:n>, French <e> <1lwa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of central France, in Burgundy region. Capital: M*^acon. Pop.: 580060 (1975). Area: 8627 sq. km (3365 sq. miles).
Sao Paulo	1.
	syl	S?~ao Pau+lo
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*um> <1paulu>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Brazil: consists chiefly of tableland draining west into the Paran*'a River. Capital: S?~ao Paulo. Pop.: 17771984 (1970). Area: 247239 sq. km (95459 sq. miles).
Sao Paulo	2.
	syl	S?~ao Pau+lo
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*um> <1paulu>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Brazil, capital of S?~ao Paulo state: the largest city and industrial centre in Brazil, with one of the busiest airports in the world; three universities; rapidly expanding population. Pop.: 25000 (1874); 2017025 (1950); 5186752 (1970).
Saorstat Eireann	0.
	syl	Saor+stat Eir+eann
	pron	<1se*sta:t> <1e*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Gaelic name for the {Irish Free State}.
Sao Salvador	0.
	syl	S?~ao Sal+va+dor
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*u> <2salva1dor>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {S?~ao Salvador da Bahia de Todos os Santos}, the official name for {Salvador}.
Sao Tom'e e Pr'incipe	0.
	syl	S?~ao To:m*'e e Pr*'in+ci+pe
	pron	Portuguese <s*~*un> <tu1me>, Portuguese <e> <1pr*~isip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in the Gulf of Guinea, off the W coast of Africa, on the Equator: consists of the islands of Pr*'incipe and S?~ao Tom*'e; colonized by the Portuguese in the late 15th century; became independent in 1975. Capital: S?~ao Tom*'e. Pop.: 79000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 964 sq. km (372 sq. miles).
sap	ety	Old English s@ap; related to Old High German sapf, German Saft juice, Middle Low German sapp, Sanskrit sabar milk juice &- #!sap+less adj.
sap	H1.1.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of mineral salts, sugars, etc., that circulates in a plant.
sap	H1.2.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any vital body fluid.
sap	H1.3.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	n.
	def	energy; vigour.
sap	H1.4.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a gullible or foolish person.
sap	H1.5.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sapwood}.
saps	infl
	head	sap
	syl	saps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sapping	infl
	head	sap
	syl	sap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sapped	infl
	head	sap
	syl	sapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sap	H1.6.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drain of sap.
sap	ety	C16 zappe, from Italian zappa spade, of uncertain origin; perhaps from Old Italian (dialect) zappo a goat
sap	H2.1.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep and narrow trench used to approach or undermine an enemy position, esp. in siege warfare.
saps	infl
	head	sap
	syl	saps
	pos	vb.
sapping	infl
	head	sap
	syl	sap+ping
	pos	vb.
sapped	infl
	head	sap
	syl	sapped.
	pos	vb.
sap	H2.2.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undermine (a fortification, etc.) by digging saps.
sap	H2.3.
	syl	sap
	pron	<s@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken.
sapajou	ety	C17: from French, of Tupi origin
sapajou	0.
	syl	sap:a+jou
	pron	<1s@p*2Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {capuchin} (monkey).
sapanwood	0.
	syl	sa+pan+wood
	pron	<1s@p*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sappanwood}.
sapele	ety	C20: West African name
sapele	1.
	syl	sa+pe:le
	pron	<s*1pEli>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several W African meliaceous trees of the genus esp. yielding a hard timber resembling mahogany.
sapele	2.
	syl	sa+pe:le
	pron	<s*1pEli>
	pos	n.
	def	the timber obtained from such a tree, used to make furniture.
saphead	0.
	syl	sap+head
	pron	<1s@p2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a simpleton, idiot, or fool.
sapheaded	sub
	head	saphead
	syl	sap:2head:ed
	pos	adj.
saphena	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Arabic s*_af*_in 
saphenae	infl
	head	saphena
	syl	sa+phe+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saphena	0.
	syl	sa+phe+na
	pron	<s*1fEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	either of two large superficial veins of the legs.
saphenous	sub
	head	saphena
	syl	sa+1phe+nous
	pos	adj.
sapid	ety	C17: from Latin sapidus, from sapere to taste
sapid	1.
	syl	sap+id
	pron	<1s@pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pleasant taste.
sapid	2.
	syl	sap+id
	pron	<1s@pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	agreeable or engaging.
sapidity	sub
	head	sapid
	or	sapidness
	syl	sa+pid+i:ty
	pron	<s*1piditi>
	pos	n.
sapidness	sub
	head	sapid
	or	sapidity
	syl	sap+id+ness
	pos	n.
sapient	ety	C15: from Latin sapere to taste &- #!sa+pi+ence or #!sa+pi+en+cy n. &- #!sa+pi+ent+ly adv.
sapient	0.
	syl	sa+pi+ent
	pron	<1sApi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often used ironically.
	def	wise or sagacious.
sapiential	0.
	syl	sa+pi+en+tial
	pron	<2sApi1enS*l>, <2s@pi->
	pos	adj.
	def	showing, having, or providing wisdom.
sapientially	sub
	head	sapiential
	syl	sa+pi+1en+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
sapindaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin s*_ap*_o soap+ Indus Indian
sapindaceous	0.
	syl	sap+in+da+ceous
	pron	<2s@pin1dAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a tropical and subtropical family of trees, shrubs, and lianas including the soapberry, litchi, and supplejack.
Edward	infl
	head	Sapir
	syl	Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Sapir	0.
	syl	Sa:pir
	pron	<s*1pi*>, <1sA2pi*>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1939, U.S. anthropologist and linguist, noted for his study of the ethnology and languages of North American Indians.
sapling	1.
	syl	sap+ling
	pron	<1s@pliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young tree.
sapling	2.
	syl	sap+ling
	pron	<1s@pliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a youth.
sapodilla	ety	C17: from Spanish zapotillo, diminutive of zapote sapodilla fruit, from Nahuatl tsapotl 
sapodilla	1.
	syl	sap:o+dil+la
	pron	<2s@p*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tropical American evergreen tree, the latex of which yields chicle.
sapodilla	2.
	syl	sap:o+dil+la
	pron	<2s@p*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sapodilla plum}. the edible brown rough-skinned fruit of this tree, which has a sweet yellowish pulp.
sapodilla	xref
	syl	sap:o+dil+la
	pron	<2s@p*1dil*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {naseberry, sapota}.
saponaceous	ety	C18: from New Latin s*_ap*_on*_aceus, from Latin s*_ap*_o #7soap 
saponaceous	0.
	syl	sap:o+na+ceous
	pron	<2s@p*u1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling soap; soapy.
saponaceousness	sub
	head	saponaceous
	syl	sap:o+1na+ceous+ness
	pos	n.
saponify	ety	C19: from French saponifier, from Latin s*_ap*_o #7soap 
saponifies	infl
	head	saponify
	syl	sa+pon:i+fies
	pos	vb.
saponifying	infl
	head	saponify
	syl	sa+pon:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
saponified	infl
	head	saponify
	syl	sa+pon:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
saponify	1.
	syl	sa+pon:i+fy
	pron	<s*1poni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which a fat is converted into a soap by treatment with alkali.
saponify	2.
	syl	sa+pon:i+fy
	pron	<s*1poni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a reaction in which an ester is hydrolysed to an acid and an alcohol as a result of treatment with an alkali.
saponifiable	sub
	head	saponify
	syl	sa+1pon:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
saponifier	sub
	head	saponify
	syl	sa+1pon:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
saponin	ety	C19: from French saponine, from Latin s*_ap*_o #7soap 
saponin	0.
	syl	sap:o+nin
	pron	<1s@p*nin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of plant glycosides with a steroid structure that foam when shaken and are used in detergents.
saponite	ety	C19: from Swedish saponit (a rendering of German Seifenstein soapstone), from Latin s*_ap*_o #7soap 
saponite	0.
	syl	sap:o+nite
	pron	<1s@p*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a clay mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium aluminium silicate and occurring in metamorphic rocks such as serpentine.
sapor	ety	C15: from Latin: #7savour 
sapor	0.
	syl	sa+por
	pron	<1sApc:>, <-p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the quality in a substance that is perceived by the sense of taste; flavour.
saporific	sub
	head	sapor
	or	saporous
	syl	sap:o+1rif+ic
	pos	adj.
saporous	sub
	head	sapor
	or	saporific
	syl	sap:o+rous
	pos	adj.
sapota	ety	C16: from Spanish zapote, from Nahuatl tsapotl; see #7sapodilla 
sapota	1.
	syl	sa+po+ta
	pron	<s*1p*ut*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in tropical America
	def	any of various different fruits.
sapota	2.
	syl	sa+po+ta
	pron	<s*1p*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sapodilla}.
sapotaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin sapota #7sapota 
sapotaceous	0.
	syl	sap:o+ta+ceous
	pron	<2s@p*1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of leathery-leaved tropical plants: includes the gutta-percha and balata trees, sapodilla, and shea.
sappanwood	ety	C16: sapan, via Dutch from Malay sapang 
sapanwood	alt
	head	sappanwood
	or	sappanwood
	syl	sap+an+wood
	pron	<1s@p*n2wud>
	pos	n.
sappanwood	1.
	or	sapanwood
	syl	sap+pan+wood
	pron	<1s@p*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a small caesalpiniaceous tree, of S Asia producing wood that yields a red dye.
sappanwood	2.
	or	sapanwood
	syl	sap+pan+wood
	pron	<1s@p*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree.
sapper	1.
	syl	sap+per
	pron	<1s@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier who digs trenches, etc.
sapper	2.
	syl	sap+per
	pron	<1s@p*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Army
	def	a private of the Royal Engineers.
Sapphic	1.
	syl	Sap+phic
	pron	<1s@fik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	denoting a metre associated with Sappho, consisting generally of a trochaic pentameter line with a dactyl in the third foot.
Sapphic	2.
	syl	Sap+phic
	pron	<1s@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sappho or her poetry.
Sapphic	3.
	syl	Sap+phic
	pron	<1s@fik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse, line, or stanza written in the Sapphic form.
Sapphic ode	0.
	syl	Sap+phic ode
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Horatian ode}.
Sapphira	0.
	syl	Sap:phi:ra
	pron	<s@1fIr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the wife of Ananias, who together with her husband was struck dead for fraudulently concealing their wealth from the Church (Acts 5).
sapphire	ety	C13 safir, from Old French, from Latin sapph*_irus, from Greek sappheiros, perhaps from Hebrew sapp*_ir, ultimately perhaps from Sanskrit *'sanipriya, literally: beloved of the planet Saturn, from *'sani Saturn+ priya beloved
sapphire	1.a.
	syl	sap+phire
	pron	<1s@fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any precious corundum gemstone that is not red, esp. the highly valued transparent blue variety. A synthetic form is used in electronics and precision apparatus. Formula: Al\2O\3.
sapphire	1.b.
	syl	sap+phire
	pron	<1s@fI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sapphire ring.
sapphire	2.a.
	syl	sap+phire
	pron	<1s@fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the blue colour of sapphire.
sapphire	2.b.
	syl	sap+phire
	pron	<1s@fI*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	sapphire eyes.
sapphirine	1.
	syl	sap+phir+ine
	pron	<1s@f*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare blue or bluish-green mineral that consists of magnesium aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form and occurs as small grains in some metamorphic rocks.
sapphirine	2.
	syl	sap+phir+ine
	pron	<1s@f*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue variety of spinel.
sapphirine	3.
	syl	sap+phir+ine
	pron	<1s@f*2rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling sapphire.
sapphism	ety	C19: after S#7appho, who is believed to have been a lesbian
sapphism	0.
	syl	sap+phism
	pron	<1s@fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {lesbianism}.
Sappho	0.
	syl	Sap:pho
	pron	<1s@f*u>
	pos	n.
	def	6th century #7b.c., Greek lyric poetess of Lesbos.
Sapporo	0.
	syl	Sap+po+ro
	pron	<1sa:p*u2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Japan, on W Hokkaido: commercial centre; university (1918). Pop.: 1240000 (1975).
sappier	infl
	head	sappy
	syl	sap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
sappiest	infl
	head	sappy
	syl	sap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
sappy	1.
	syl	sap+py
	pron	<1s@pi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	full of sap.
sappy	2.
	syl	sap+py
	pron	<1s@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of energy or vitality.
sappy	3.
	syl	sap+py
	pron	<1s@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	silly or fatuous.
sappily	sub
	head	sappy
	syl	sap+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
sappiness	sub
	head	sappy
	syl	sap+pi+ness
	pos	n.
sapraemia	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7sapro -#7+ -#7emia 
sapraemia	0.
	syl	sa+prae+mi:a
	pron	<s@1prEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	blood poisoning caused by toxins of putrefactive bacteria.
sapraemic	sub
	head	sapraemia
	syl	sa+1prae+mic
	pos	adj.
sapro-	ety	from Greek sapros rotten
saprobe	ety	C20: from Greek, from #7sapro -#7+ bios life
saprobe	0.
	syl	sap+robe
	pron	<1s@pr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism, esp. a plant, that lives in stagnant or foul water.
saprobic	sub
	head	saprobe
	syl	sap+1ro+bic
	pos	adj.
saprogenous	alt
	head	saprogenic
	or	saprogenic
	syl	sap+ro+gen+ous
	pron	<s@1pro?!Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
saprogenic	1.
	or	saprogenous
	syl	sap+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2s@pr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or resulting from decay.
	exam	1	saprogenic bacteria.
saprogenic	2.
	or	saprogenous
	syl	sap+ro+gen+ic
	pron	<2s@pr*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing on decaying matter.
saprogenicity	sub
	head	saprogenic
	syl	sap+ro+ge:nic+i:ty
	pron	<2s@pr*J*1nisiti>
	pos	n.
saprolite	0.
	syl	sap+ro+lite
	pron	<1s@pr*u2lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a deposit of earth, clay, silt, etc., formed by decomposition of rocks that has remained in its original site.
saprolitic	sub
	head	saprolite
	syl	sap+ro+1lit+ic
	pos	adj.
sapropel	ety	C20: from #7sapro -#7+ -pel from Greek p*_elos mud
sapropel	0.
	syl	sap+ro+pel
	pron	<1s@pr*2pel>
	pos	n.
	def	an unconsolidated sludge consisting of the decomposed remains of aquatic organisms, esp. algae, that accumulates at the bottoms of lakes and oceans.
sapropelic	sub
	head	sapropel
	syl	sap+ro+1pel+ic
	pos	adj.
saprophagous	0.
	syl	sa+proph:a+gous
	pron	<s@1prof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals
	def	feeding on dead or decaying organic matter.
saprophyte	0.
	syl	sap+ro+phyte
	pron	<1s@pr*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant, esp. a fungus or bacterium, that lives and feeds on dead organic matter.
saprophytic	sub
	head	saprophyte
	syl	sap+ro+phyt+ic
	pron	<2s@pr*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
saprophytically	sub
	head	saprophyte
	syl	sap+ro+1phyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
saprozoic	1.
	syl	sap+ro+zo+ic
	pron	<2s@pr*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	feeding on dead organic matter.
saprozoic	2.
	syl	sap+ro+zo+ic
	pron	<2s@pr*u1z*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to nutrition in which the nutrient substances are derived from dead organic matter.
sapsago	ety	C19: changed from German Schabziger, from schaben to grate+dialect Ziger a kind of cheese
sapsago	0.
	syl	sap+sa+go
	pron	<1s@ps*2g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard greenish Swiss cheese made with sour skim milk and coloured and flavoured with clover.
sapsucker	0.
	syl	sap+suck:er
	pron	<1s@p2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American woodpeckers, or that have white wing patches and feed on the sap from trees.
sapwood	0.
	syl	sap+wood
	pron	<1s@p2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft wood, just beneath the bark in tree trunks, that consists of living tissue. Compare {heartwood}.
Sar	0.
	syl	Sar.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sardinia(n).
saraband	ety	C17: from French sarabande, from Spanish zarabanda, of uncertain origin
sarabande	alt
	head	saraband
	or	saraband
	syl	sar:a+bande
	pron	<1s@r*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
saraband	1.
	or	sarabande
	syl	sar:a+band
	pron	<1s@r*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorous 17th-century courtly dance.
saraband	2.
	or	sarabande
	syl	sar:a+band
	pron	<1s@r*2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, in slow triple time, often incorporated into the classical suite.
Saracen	ety	C13: from Old French Sarrazin, from Late Latin Sarac*_enus, from Late Greek Sarak*_enos, perhaps from Arabic sharq sunrise, from sh*_araqa to rise
Saracen	1.
	syl	Sar:a+cen
	pron	<1s@r*sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a member of one of the nomadic Arabic tribes, esp. of the Syrian desert, that harassed the borders of the Roman Empire in that region.
Saracen	2.a.
	syl	Sar:a+cen
	pron	<1s@r*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim, esp. one who opposed the crusades.
Saracen	2.b.
	syl	Sar:a+cen
	pron	<1s@r*sN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in later use
	def	any Arab.
Saracen	3.
	syl	Sar:a+cen
	pron	<1s@r*sN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Arabs of either of these periods, regions, or types.
Saracen	4.
	syl	Sar:a+cen
	pron	<1s@r*sN>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating, characterizing, or relating to Muslim art or architecture.
Saracenic	sub
	head	Saracen
	or	Saracenical
	syl	Sar:a+cen+ic
	pron	<2s@r*1senik>
	pos	adj.
Saracenical	sub
	head	Saracen
	or	Saracenic
	syl	Sar:a+1cen:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Saragossa	0.
	syl	Sar:a+gos+sa
	pron	<2s@r*1gos*>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Zaragoza}.
Sarah	0.
	syl	Sa:rah
	pron	<1se*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac (Genesis 17:15-22).
Serajevo	alt
	head	Sarajevo
	or	Sarajevo
	syl	Se+ra+je:vo
	pos	n.
Sarajevo	0.
	or	Serajevo
	syl	Sa+ra+je:vo
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1sarajevc>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Yugoslavia, capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina: developed as a Turkish town in the 15th century; capital of the Turkish and Austro-Hungarian administrations in 1850 and 1878 respectively; scene of the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914, precipitating World War I. Pop.: 243980 (1971).
saran	ety	C20: after Saran, trademark coined by the Dow Chemical Co.
saran	0.
	syl	sa+ran
	pron	<s*1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of thermoplastic resins based on vinylidene chloride, used in fibres, moulded articles, and coatings.
sarangi	ety	Hindi
sarangi	0.
	syl	sa+ran+gi
	pron	<sa:1r^Ggi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a stringed instrument of India played with a bow.
Saransk	0.
	syl	Sa+ransk
	pron	Russian <sa1ransk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, capital of the Mordovian ASSR: university (1957). Pop.: 232000 (1975 est.).
Saratov	0.
	syl	Sa+ra+tov
	pron	Russian <sa1rat*f>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W Soviet Union, on the River Volga: university (1919). Pop.: 834000 (1975 est.).
Sarawak	0.
	syl	Sa+ra+wak
	pron	<s*1ra:w*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of Malaysia, on the NW coast of Borneo on the South China Sea: granted to Sir James Brooke by the Sultan of Brunei in 1841 as a reward for helping quell a revolt; mainly agricultural. Capital: Kuching. Pop.: 977013 (1970). Area: about 121400 sq. km (48250 sq. miles).
sarcasm	ety	C16: from Late Latin sarcasmus, from Greek sarkasmos, from sarkazein to rend the flesh, from sarx flesh
sarcasm	1.
	syl	sar+casm
	pron	<1sa:k@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	mocking, contemptuous, or ironic language intended to convey scorn or insult.
sarcasm	2.
	syl	sar+casm
	pron	<1sa:k@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use or tone of such language.
sarcastic	1.
	syl	sar+cas+tic
	pron	<sa:1k@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by sarcasm.
sarcastic	2.
	syl	sar+cas+tic
	pron	<sa:1k@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to the use of sarcasm.
sarcastically	sub
	head	sarcastic
	syl	sar+1cas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sarcenet	ety	C15: from Old French sarzinet, from Sarrazin S#7aracen 
sarsenet	alt
	head	sarcenet
	or	sarcenet
	syl	sarse+net
	pron	<1sa:snit>
	pos	n.
sarcenet	0.
	or	sarsenet
	syl	sarce+net
	pron	<1sa:snit>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine soft silk fabric formerly from Italy and used for clothing, ribbons, etc.
sarco-	ety	from Greek sark-, sarx, flesh
sarcocarp	1.
	syl	sar+co+carp
	pron	<1sa:k*u2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the fleshy mesocarp of such fruits as the peach or plum.
sarcocarp	2.
	syl	sar+co+carp
	pron	<1sa:k*u2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any fleshy fruit.
sarcoid	1.
	syl	sar+coid
	pron	<1sa:kcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling flesh.
	exam	1	a sarcoid tumour.
sarcoid	2.
	syl	sar+coid
	pron	<1sa:kcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour resembling a sarcoma.
sarcoma	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek sark*_oma fleshy growth; see #7sarco -, -#7oma 
sarcoma	0.
	syl	sar+co+ma
	pron	<sa:1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a usually malignant tumour arising from connective tissue.
sarcomatoid	sub
	head	sarcoma
	or	sacomatous
	syl	sar+1co+ma+2toid
	pos	adj.
sacomatous	sub
	head	sarcoma
	or	sarcomatoid
	syl	sa+1co+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
sarcomatosis	ety	C19: see #7sarcoma, -#7osis 
sarcomatosis	0.
	syl	sar+co+ma+to+sis
	pron	<sa:2k*um*1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a condition characterized by the development of several sarcomas at various bodily sites.
sarcophagus	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek sarkophagos flesh-devouring; from the type of stone used, which was believed to destroy the flesh of corpses
sarcophagi	infl
	head	sarcophagus
	or	sarcophaguses
	syl	sar+coph:a+gi
	pron	<-2gI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sarcophaguses	infl
	head	sarcophagus
	or	sarcophagi
	syl	sar+coph:a+gus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sarcophagus	0.
	syl	sar+coph:a+gus
	pron	<sa:1kof*g*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone or marble coffin or tomb, esp. one bearing sculpture or inscriptions.
sarcoplasm	0.
	syl	sar+co+plasm
	pron	<1sa:k*u2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the protoplasm between the fibrils of muscle fibres.
sarcous	ety	C19: from Greek sarx flesh
sarcous	0.
	syl	sar+cous
	pron	<1sa:k*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of tissue
	def	muscular or fleshy.
sard	ety	C14: from Latin sarda, from Greek sardios stone from Sardis
sardius	alt
	head	sard
	or	sard
	syl	sar+di+us
	pron	<1sa:di*s>
	pos	n.
sard	0.
	or	sardius
	syl	sard
	pron	<sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange, red, or brown variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO\2. Also called: {sardine}.
sardar	ety	Hindi, from Persian
sirdar	alt
	head	sardar
	or	sardar
	syl	sir+dar
	pron	<s*1da:>
	pos	n.
sardar	1.
	or	sirdar
	syl	sar+dar
	pron	<s*1da:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a title used before the name of Sikh men.
sardar	2.
	or	sirdar
	syl	sar+dar
	pron	<s*1da:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a leader.
Sardegna	0.
	syl	Sar+de+gna
	pron	<sar1dA$j$ja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Sardinia}.
sardine	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin sard*_ina, diminutive of sarda a fish suitable for pickling
sardine	infl
	or	sardines
	syl	sar+dine
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sardines	infl
	head	sardine
	or	sardine
	syl	sar+dines.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sardine	H1.1.
	syl	sar+dine
	pron	<sa:1dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small marine food fishes of the herring family, esp. a young pilchard. See also {sild}.
like sardines	2.
	head	sardine
	syl	like sardines.
	def	very closely crowded together.
sardine	ety	C14: from Late Latin sardinus, from Greek sardinos lithos Sardian stone, from Sardeis Sardis
sardine	H2.0.
	syl	sar+dine
	pron	<1sa:dEn>, <-dN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sard}.
Sardinia	0.
	syl	Sar+din:i:a
	pron	<sa:1dini*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest island in the Mediterranean: forms, with offshore islands, an administrative region of Italy; ceded to Savoy by Austria in 1720 in exchange for Sicily and formed the Kingdom of Sardinia with Piedmont; became part of Italy in 1861. Capital: Cagliari. Pop.: 1468737 (1971). Area: 24089 sq. km (9301 sq. miles). Italian name: {Sardegna}.
Sardinian	1.
	syl	Sar+din+i:an
	pron	<sa:1dini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sardinia, its inhabitants, or their language.
Sardinian	2.
	syl	Sar+din+i:an
	pron	<sa:1dini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Sardinia.
Sardinian	3.
	syl	Sar+din+i:an
	pron	<sa:1dini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spoken language of Sardinia, sometimes regarded as a dialect of Italian but containing many loan words from Spanish.
Sardes	alt
	head	Sardis
	or	Sardis
	syl	Sar+des
	pron	<1sa:dEz>
	pos	n.
Sardis	0.
	or	Sardes
	syl	Sar+dis
	pron	<1sa:dis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city of W Asia Minor: capital of Lydia.
sardius	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek sardios, from Sardeis Sardis
sardius	1.
	syl	sar+di+us
	pron	<1sa:di*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a precious stone, probably a ruby, set in the breastplate of the high priest.
sardius	2.
	syl	sar+di+us
	pron	<1sa:di*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sard}.
sardonic	ety	C17: from French sardonique, from Latin sardonius, from Greek sardonios derisive, literally: of Sardinia, alteration of Homeric sardanios scornful (laughter or smile)
sardonic	0.
	syl	sar+don+ic
	pron	<sa:1donik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by irony, mockery, or derision.
sardonically	sub
	head	sardonic
	syl	sar+1don:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sardonicism	sub
	head	sardonic
	syl	sar+1don:i+cism
	pos	n.
sardonyx	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek sardonux, perhaps from sardion #7{sardine %2}#7+ onux nail
sardonyx	0.
	syl	sar+don+yx
	pron	<1sa:d*niks>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of chalcedony with alternating reddish-brown and white parallel bands, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO\2.
Victorien	infl
	head	Sardou
	syl	Vic:to:rien
	pron	<viktc1rj*~e>
	pos	n.
Sardou	0.
	syl	Sar:dou
	pron	French <sar1du>
	pos	n.
	def	1831-1908, French dramatist. His plays include (1882) and (1887), the source of Puccini's opera.
sargasso	ety	C16: from Portuguese sarga*,co, of unknown origin
sargasso weed	alt
	head	sargasso
	or	sargasso
	syl	sar+gas+so weed
	pron	<sa:1g@s*u>
	pos	n.
sargassos	infl
	head	sargasso
	syl	sar+gas+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sargasso	0.
	or	sargasso weed
	syl	sar+gas+so
	pron	<sa:1g@s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gulfweed}.
Sargasso Sea	0.
	syl	Sar+gas+so Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a calm area of the N Atlantic, between the West Indies and the Azores, where there is an abundance of floating seaweed of the genus
sargassum	0.
	syl	sar+gas+sum
	pron	<sa:1g@s*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any floating brown seaweed of the genus such as gulfweed, of warm seas, having ribbon-like fronds containing air sacs.
sarge	0.
	syl	sarge
	pron	<sa:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sergeant: used esp. as a term of address.
Sargent	1.
	syl	Sar:gent
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Harold) Mal@.colm (Watts) }. 1895-1967, English conductor.
John Singer	2.
	head	Sargent
	syl	John Sing:er.
	def	1856-1925, U.S. painter, esp. of society portraits; in London from 1885.
Sargodha	0.
	syl	Sar+go+dha
	pron	<sa:1g*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Pakistan: grain market. Pop.: 201407 (1972).
Sargon II	0.
	syl	Sar:gon II
	pron	<1sa:gon>
	pos	n.
	def	died 705 #7b.c., king of Assyria (722-705). He developed a policy of transporting conquered peoples to distant parts of his empire.
sari	ety	C18: from Hindi s*_ar*_i, from Sanskrit *'s*_at*_i 
saris	infl
	head	sari
	syl	sa:ris.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sari	0.
	syl	sa:ri
	pron	<1sa:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the traditional dress of women of India, Pakistan, etc., consisting of a very long narrow piece of cloth elaborately swathed around the body.
Sark	0.
	syl	Sark
	pron	<sa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the English Channel in the Channel Islands, consisting of {Great Sark} and {Little Sark}, connected by an isthmus: ruled by a hereditary seigneur or dame. Pop.: 590 (1971). Area: 5 sq. km (2 sq. miles). French name: {Sercq}.
Elias	infl
	head	Sarkis
	syl	E:li:as
	pron	<1Eli*s>
	pos	n.
Sarkis	0.
	syl	Sar:kis
	pron	<1sa:kEs>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Lebanese statesman; president of Lebanon since 1976.
Sarmatia	0.
	syl	Sar+ma+ti:a
	pron	<sa:1mASi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of a region of present-day Poland and the SW Soviet Union, between the Volga and Vistula Rivers.
Sarmatian	sub
	head	Sarmatia
	syl	Sar+1ma+ti:an
	pos	n. adj.
Sarmatic	sub
	head	Sarmatia
	syl	Sar+mat+ic
	pron	<sa:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
sarmentose	ety	C18: from Latin sarment*_osus full of twigs, from sarmentum brushwood, from sarpere to prune
sarmentous	infl
	head	sarmentose
	or	sarmentaceous
	syl	sar+men+tous
	pron	<sa:1ment*s>
	pos	adj.
sarmentaceous	infl
	head	sarmentose
	or	sarmentous
	syl	sar+men+ta+ceous
	pron	<2sa:m*n1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
sarmentose	0.
	syl	sar+men+tose
	pron	<sa:1ment*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants such as the strawberry
	def	having stems in the form of runners.
Sarnen	0.
	syl	Sar+nen
	pron	German <1zarn*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Switzerland, capital of Obwalden demicanton: resort. Pop.: 6952 (1970).
Sarnia	0.
	syl	Sar+ni:a
	pron	<1sa:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in S central Canada, in SW Ontario at the S end of Lake Huron: oil refineries. Pop.: 57644 (1971).
sarong	ety	C19: from Malay, literally: sheath
sarong	0.
	syl	sa+rong
	pron	<s*1roG>
	pos	n.
	def	a draped skirtlike garment worn by men and women in the Malay Archipelago, Sri Lanka, the Pacific islands, etc.
Saronic Gulf	0.
	syl	Sa+ron+ic Gulf
	pron	<s*1ronik>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Aegean on the SE coast of Greece. Length: about 80 km (50 miles). Width: about 48 km (30 miles). Also called: (Gulf of) {Aegina}.
saros	ety	C19: from Greek, from Babylonian *vs*_aru 3600 (years); modern astronomical use apparently based on mistaken interpretation of *vs*_aru as a period of 18@2 years
saros	0.
	syl	sa+ros
	pron	<1sAros>
	pos	n.
	def	a cycle of about 18 years 11 days (6585.32 days) in which eclipses of the sun and moon occur in the same sequence and at the same intervals as in the previous such cycle.
saronic	sub
	head	saros
	syl	sa+ron+ic
	pron	<s*1ronik>
	pos	adj.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Saros
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Saros	0.
	syl	Sa+ros
	pron	<1sa:ros>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Aegean in NW Turkey, north of the Gallipoli Peninsula. Length: 59 km (37 miles). Width: 35 km (22 miles).
sarpanch	ety	Urdu, from sar head+Sanskrit panch five; see #7panchayat 
sarpanch	0.
	syl	sar+panch
	pron	<s*1p^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of a panchayat.
Sarpedon	0.
	syl	Sar:pe:don
	pron	<sa:1pEdon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Zeus and Laodameia, or perhaps Europa, and king of Lycia. He was slain by Patroclus while fighting on behalf of the Trojans.
sarracenia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after D. Sarrazin, 17th-century botanist of Quebec
sarracenia	0.
	syl	sar+ra+ce:ni:a
	pron	<2s@r*1sEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any American pitcher plant of the genus having single nodding flowers and leaves modified as pitchers that trap and digest insects: family
sarraceniaceous	0.
	syl	sar+ra+ce:ni:a+ceous
	pron	<2s@r*2sEni1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an American family of pitcher plants.
Nathalie	infl
	head	Sarraute
	syl	Na:tha:lie
	pron	<nata1li>
	pos	n.
Sarraute	0.
	syl	Sar:raute
	pron	French <sa1ro:t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, French novelist, noted as an exponent of the anti-roman. Her novels include (1947) and (1954).
Sarre	0.
	syl	Sarre
	pron	<sa:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Saar}.
sarrusophone	ety	C19: named after Sarrus, French bandmaster, who invented it (1856)
sarrusophone	0.
	syl	sar+rus:o+phone
	pron	<s*1ru:z*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind instrument re?!sem?!bling the oboe but made of brass.
sarsaparilla	ety	C16: from Spanish sarzaparrilla, from zarza a bramble, (from Arabic *vsaras) +-parrilla, from Spanish parra a climbing plant
sarsaparilla	1.
	syl	sar+sa+pa+ril+la
	pron	<2sa:s*p*1ril*>, <2sa:sp*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various prickly climbing plants of the tropical American genus having large aromatic roots and heart-shaped leaves: family
sarsaparilla	2.
	syl	sar+sa+pa+ril+la
	pron	<2sa:s*p*1ril*>, <2sa:sp*->
	pos	n.
	def	the dried roots of any of these plants, formerly used in medicine to treat psoriasis, etc.
sarsaparilla	3.
	syl	sar+sa+pa+ril+la
	pron	<2sa:s*p*1ril*>, <2sa:sp*->
	pos	n.
	def	a nonalcoholic drink prepared from these roots.
sarsaparilla	4.
	syl	sar+sa+pa+ril+la
	pron	<2sa:s*p*1ril*>, <2sa:sp*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants resembling true sarsaparilla, esp. the araliaceous plant ({wild sarsaparilla}) , of North America.
sarsen	ety	C17: probably a variant of #7saracen 
sarsen	0.
	syl	sar+sen
	pron	<1sa:sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a boulder of silicified sandstone, probably of Tertiary age, found in large numbers in S England.
sarsenet	0.
	syl	sarse+net
	pron	<1sa:snit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sarcenet}.
Sarthe	0.
	syl	Sarthe
	qual	French
	def	sart) a department of NW France, in Pays-de-la-Loire region. Capital: Le Mans. Pop.: 502306 (1975). Area: 6245 sq. km (2436 sq. miles).
Andrea del	infl
	head	Sarto
	syl	An:dre:a del
	pron	<an1dre:a>, <del>
	pos	n.
Sarto	0.
	syl	Sar:to
	pron	Italian <1sarto>, <del>
	pos	n.
	def	1486-1531, Florentine painter. His works include (1514) in the church of Sant' Annunziata, Florence.
sartor	ety	C17: from Latin: a patcher, from sarc*_ire to patch
sartor	0.
	syl	sar+tor
	pron	<1sa:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous or literary word for {tailor}.
sartorial	ety	C19: from Late Latin sart*_orius from #7sartor 
sartorial	1.
	syl	sar+to+ri:al
	pron	<sa:1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tailor or to tailoring.
sartorial	2.
	syl	sar+to+ri:al
	pron	<sa:1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the sartorius.
sartorially	sub
	head	sartorial
	syl	sar+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sartorius	ety	C18: New Latin, from sartorius musculus, literally: tailor's muscle, because it is used when one sits in the cross-legged position in which tailors traditionally sat while sewing
sartorii	infl
	head	sartorius
	syl	sar+to+ri:i
	pron	<-1tc:ri2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sartorius	0.
	syl	sar+to+ri:us
	pron	<sa:1tc:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a long ribbon-shaped muscle that aids in flexing the knee.
Jean-Paul	infl
	head	Sartre
	syl	Jean-Paul
	pron	<Z*~a> <1pcl>
	pos	n.
Sartre	0.
	syl	Sar:tre
	pron	French <1sartr>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, French philosopher, novelist, and dramatist; chief French exponent of atheistic existentialism. His works include the philosophical essay (1943), the novels (1938) and (1945-49), a trilogy, and the plays (1943), (1944), and (1948).
Sarum	0.
	syl	Sar+um
	pron	<1se*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of {{Salisbury} %1 (sense 3)}.
Sarum use	0.
	syl	Sar+um use
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive local rite or system of rites used at Salisbury cathedral in late medieval times.
Sarvodaya	0.
	syl	Sar+vo+da+ya
	pron	<s*1v*ud*j*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	economic and social development and improvement of a community as a whole. (Hindi, from all+ rise]
Sasebo	0.
	syl	Sa+se:bo
	pron	<1sa:s*2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on NW Kyushu on Omura Bay: naval base. Pop.: 261187 (1974 est.).
sash	ety	C16: from Arabic sh*_ash muslin
sash	H1.0.
	syl	sash
	pron	<s@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a long piece of ribbon, silk, etc., worn around the waist like a belt or over one shoulder, as a symbol of rank.
sash	ety	C17: originally plural sashes, variant of shashes, from #7chassis 
sash	H2.1.
	syl	sash
	pron	<s@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame that contains the panes of a window or door.
sash	H2.2.
	syl	sash
	pron	<s@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish (a house, etc.) with a sash, sashes, or sash windows.
sash cord	0.
	syl	sash cord
	pos	n.
	def	a strong cord connecting a sash weight to a sliding sash.
sash weight	0.
	syl	sash weight
	pos	n.
	def	a weight used to counterbalance the weight of a sliding sash in a sash window and thus hold it in position at any height.
sash window	0.
	syl	sash win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	a window consisting of two sashes placed one above the other so that one or each can be slid over the other to open the window.
sasin	ety	C19: of unknown origin
sasin	0.
	syl	sas+in
	pron	<1s@sin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {black buck}.
Sask	0.
	syl	Sask.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Saskatchewan.
Saskatchewan	1.
	syl	Sas+katch+e:wan
	pron	<s@s1k@Ci2w*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Canada: consists of the Canadian Shield in the north and open prairie in the south; economy based chiefly on agriculture and mineral resources. Capital: Regina. Pop.: 921323 (1976). Area: 651900 sq. km (251700 sq. miles).
Saskatchewan	2.
	syl	Sas+katch+e:wan
	pron	<s@s1k@Ci2w*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, formed by the confluence of the North and South Saskatchewan Rivers: flows east to Lake Winnipeg. Length: 596 km (370 miles).
saskatoon	ety	from Cree misaskwatomin, from misaskwat tree of many branches+ min fruit
saskatoon	0.
	syl	sas+ka+toon
	pron	<2s@sk*1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a species of serviceberry, of W Canada: noted for its succulent purplish berries.
Saskatoon	0.
	syl	Sas+ka+toon
	pron	<2s@sk*1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Canada, in S Saskatchewan on the South Saskatchewan River: oil refining; university (1907). Pop.: 126449 (1971).
sass	ety	C20: back formation from #7sassy %1
sass	1.
	syl	sass
	pron	<s@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	insolent or impudent talk or behaviour.
sass	2.
	syl	sass
	pron	<s@s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to talk or answer back in such a way.
sassaby	ety	C19: from Bantu tsh*^es*^eb*^e 
sassabies	infl
	head	sassaby
	syl	sas+sa+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sassaby	0.
	syl	sas+sa+by
	pron	<1s@s*bi>
	pos	n.
	def	an African antelope, of grasslands and semideserts, having angular curved horns and an elongated muzzle: thought to be the swiftest hoofed mammal.
sassafras	ety	C16: from Spanish sasafras, of uncertain origin
sassafras	1.
	syl	sas+sa+fras
	pron	<1s@s*2fr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic deciduous lau?!ra?!ceous tree, of North America, having three-lobed leaves and dark blue fruits.
sassafras	2.
	syl	sas+sa+fras
	pron	<1s@s*2fr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the aromatic dried root bark of this tree, used as a flavouring, and yielding sassafras oil.
sassafras	3.
	syl	sas+sa+fras
	pron	<1s@s*2fr@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several unrelated trees having a similar fragrant bark.
sassafras oil	0.
	syl	sas+sa+fras oil
	pos	n.
	def	a clear volatile oil that is extracted from the root of the sassafras tree and contains camphor, pinene, and safrole.
Sassanids	infl
	head	Sassanid
	or	Sassanidae
	syl	Sas+sa+nids
	pron	<-1s@ni2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sassanidae	infl
	head	Sassanid
	or	Sassanids
	syl	Sas+san:i+dae
	pron	<-1s@ni2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sassanid	0.
	syl	Sas+sa+nid
	pron	<1s@s*nid>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of the native dynasty that built and ruled an empire in Persia from 224 to 636 #7a.d.
Sassari	0.
	syl	Sas+sa+ri
	pron	Italian <1sassa2ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Sardinia, Italy: the second largest city on the island; university (1565). Pop.: 113875 (1975 est.).
Sassenach	ety	C18: from Irish Sasanach, from Late Latin saxon*_es Saxons
Sassenach	0.
	syl	Sas+se+nach
	pron	<1s@s*2n@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and occasionally Irish.
	def	an English person.
Siegfried (Lorraine) 	infl
	head	Sassoon
	syl	Sieg:fried (Lorraine) .
	pos	n.
Sassoon	0.
	syl	Sas:soon
	pron	<s@1su:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1967, English poet and novelist, best known for his poems of the horrors of war collected in (1918) and (1926). He also wrote a semi-fictitious autobiographical trilogy (1928-36).
sassier	infl
	head	sassy
	syl	sas+si+er
	pos	adj.
sassiest	infl
	head	sassy
	syl	sas+si+est.
	pos	adj.
sassy	H1.0.
	syl	sas+sy
	pron	<1s@si>
	pos	adj.
	def	a dialect word for {saucy}. &- {#!sas+si+ly}
sassiness	sub
	head	sassy
	syl	sas+si+ness
	pos	n.
sassy	ety	C19: probably from a language of the Kwa family: compare Twi sese plane tree, Ewe sesewu a kind of timber tree
sasswood	infl
	head	sassy
	or	sassy wood
	syl	sass+wood
	pron	<1s@s2wud>
	pos	n.
sassy wood	infl
	head	sassy
	or	sasswood
	syl	sas+sy wood
	pos	n.
sassy	H2.1.
	syl	sas+sy
	pron	<1s@si>
	pos	n.
	def	a W African leguminous tree, with poisonous bark ({sassy bark}) and hard strong wood.
sassy	H2.2.
	syl	sas+sy
	pron	<1s@si>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark or wood of this tree or the alkaloid derived from them, which is sometimes used in medicine.
sastruga	ety	from Russian zastruga groove, from za by+ struga deep place
zastruga	alt
	head	sastruga
	or	sastruga
	syl	zas+tru+ga
	pos	n.
sastruga	0.
	or	zastruga
	syl	sa+stru+ga
	pron	<s*1stru:g*>, <s@->
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of ridges on snow-covered plains, caused by the action of wind laden with ice particles.
sat	0.
	syl	sat
	pron	<s@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {sit}.
Sat	1.
	syl	Sat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saturday.
Sat	2.
	syl	Sat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saturn.
SAT	0.
	syl	S.A.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South Australian Time.
satai	ety	from Malay
satay	alt
	head	satai
	or	satai
	syl	sa+tay
	pron	<1satA>
	pos	n.
satai	0.
	or	satay
	syl	sa+tai
	pron	<1satA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia and Indonesia
	def	barbecued spiced meat cooked on skewers usually made from the stems of coconut leaves.
Satan	ety	Old English, from Late Latin, from Greek, from Hebrew: plotter, from s*_atan to plot against
Satan	0.
	syl	Sa:tan
	pron	<1sAtN>
	pos	n.
	def	the devil, adversary of God, and tempter of mankind: sometimes identified with Lucifer (Luke 4:5-8).
satang	ety	from Thai sat*_an 
satang	infl
	syl	sa+tang.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
satang	0.
	syl	sa+tang
	pron	<s@1t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a Thai monetary unit worth one hundredth of a baht.
satanical	alt
	head	satanic
	or	satanic
	syl	sa+tan:i+cal
	pos	adj.
satanic	1.
	or	satanical
	syl	sa+tan+ic
	pron	<s*1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Satan.
satanic	2.
	or	satanical
	syl	sa+tan+ic
	pron	<s*1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	supremely evil or wicked; diabolic.
satanically	sub
	head	satanic
	syl	sa+1tan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
satanicalness	sub
	head	satanic
	syl	sa+1tan:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
Satanism	1.
	syl	Sa+tan+ism
	pron	<1sAt%*!niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the worship of Satan.
Satanism	2.
	syl	Sa+tan+ism
	pron	<1sAt%*!niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of such worship which includes blasphemous or obscene parodies of Christian prayers, etc.
Satanism	3.
	syl	Sa+tan+ism
	pron	<1sAt%*!niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a satanic disposition or satanic practices.
Satanist	sub
	head	Satanism
	syl	Sa+tan+ist
	pos	n. adj.
SATB	0.
	syl	S.A.T.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	soprano, alto, tenor, bass: a combination of voices in choral music.
satchel	ety	C14: from Old French sachel a little bag, from Late Latin saccellus, from Latin saccus #7sack %1
satchel	0.
	syl	satch+el
	pron	<1s@C*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular bag, usually made of leather or cloth and provided with a shoulder strap, used for carrying books, esp. school books.
satchelled	sub
	head	satchel
	syl	satch+elled
	pos	adj.
sate	ety	Old English sadian; related to Old High German sat*_on; see #7sad, satiate 
sate	H1.1.
	syl	sate
	pron	<sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to satisfy (a desire or appetite) fully.
sate	H1.2.
	syl	sate
	pron	<sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply beyond capacity or desire.
sate	H2.0.
	syl	sate
	pron	<s@t>, <sAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {sit}.
sateen	ety	C19: changed from #7satin, on the model of #7velveteen 
sateen	0.
	syl	sa+teen
	pron	<s@1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a glossy linen or cotton fabric, woven in such a way that it resembles satin.
satellite	ety	C16: from Latin satelles an attendant, probably of Etruscan origin
satellite	1.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a celestial body orbiting around a planet or star.
	exam	1	the earth is a satellite of the sun.
satellite	2.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {artificial satellite}. a man-made device orbiting around the earth, moon, or another planet transmitting to earth scientific information or used for communication. See also {communications satellite}.
satellite	3.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. one who is obsequious, who follows or serves another.
satellite	4.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a country or political unit under the domination of a foreign power.
satellite	5.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate area or community that is dependent upon a larger adjacent town or city.
satellite	6.a.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a satellite.
	exam	1	satellite communications.
satellite	6.b.
	syl	sat+el+lite
	pron	<1s@t%*!lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	subordinate to or dependent upon another.
	exam	1	a satellite nation.
satellitium	0.
	syl	sat+el+lit+i:um
	pron	<2s@t%@1liti*m>, <-1liSi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	a group of three or more planets lying in one sign of the zodiac.
satem	ety	from Avestan sat$$m hundred; chosen to exemplify the variation of initial s with initial k (as in centum) in Indo-European languages
satem	0.
	syl	sa+tem
	pron	<1sa:t*m>, <1sA->
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to the group of Indo-European languages in which original velar stops became palatalized (k ?>#800730 s or #s#800731) . These languages belong to the Indic,@T Iranian,@T Armenian,@T Slavonic,@T Baltic,@T and@T Albanian branches and are traditionally regarded as the E group. Compare {centum}.
satiable	0.
	syl	sa+ti+a:ble
	pron	<1sASi*bL>, <1sAS*->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being satiated.
satiability	sub
	head	satiable
	or	satiableness
	syl	sa+ti+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
satiableness	sub
	head	satiable
	or	satiability
	syl	sa+ti+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
satiably	sub
	head	satiable
	syl	sa+ti+a:bly
	pos	adv.
satiate	ety	C16: from Latin sati*_are to satisfy, from satis enough
satiate	1.
	syl	sa+ti+ate
	pron	<1sASi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill or supply beyond capacity or desire, often arousing weariness.
satiate	2.
	syl	sa+ti+ate
	pron	<1sASi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply to satisfaction or capacity.
satiation	sub
	head	satiate
	syl	sa+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
Erik (Alfred Leslie)	infl
	head	Satie
	syl	E:rik (Alfred Leslie)
	pron	<A1rik>
	pos	n.
Satie	0.
	syl	Sa:tie
	pron	French <sa1ti>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1925, French composer, noted for his eccentricity, experimentalism, and his direct and economical style. His music, including numerous piano pieces and several ballets, excercised a profound influence upon other composers, such as Debussy and Ravel.
satiety	ety	C16: from Latin satiet*_as, from satis enough
satiety	0.
	syl	sa+ti+e:ty
	pron	<s*1tIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being satiated.
satin	ety	C14: via Old French from Arabic zait*_un*_i of Zayt*_un, Arabic rendering of Chinese Tseutung (now Tsinkiang) , port in southern China from which the cloth was probably first exported
satin	1.
	syl	sat+in
	pron	<1s@tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of silk, rayon, etc., closely woven to show much of the warp, giving a smooth glossy appearance.
satin	2.
	syl	sat+in
	pron	<1s@tin>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or like satin in texture.
	exam	1	a satin finish.
satin-like	sub
	head	satin
	syl	sat:in-2like
	pos	adj.
satiny	sub
	head	satin
	syl	sat+in:y
	pos	adj.
satinet	ety	C18: from French: small satin
satinette	alt
	head	satinet
	or	satinet
	syl	sat:i+nette
	pron	<2s@ti1net>
	pos	n.
satinet	0.
	or	satinette
	syl	sat:i+net
	pron	<2s@ti1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin or imitation satin.
satinflower	0.
	syl	sat:in+flow:er
	pron	<1s@tin2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {greater stitchwort} (see {stitchwort) }.
satinpod	0.
	syl	sat:in+pod
	pron	<1s@tin2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {honesty} (the plant).
satin stitch	0.
	syl	sat+in stitch
	pos	n.
	def	an embroidery stitch consisting of rows of flat stitches placed close together.
satinwood	1.
	syl	sat:in+wood
	pron	<1s@tin2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a tree, that occurs in the East Indies and has hard wood with a satiny texture: family
satinwood	2.
	syl	sat:in+wood
	pron	<1s@tin2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree, used in veneering, cabinetwork, marquetry, etc.
West Indian satinwood	3.
	head	satinwood
	syl	West Indian satinwood.
	def	another name for {{yellowwood} (sense 2)}.
satire	ety	C16: from Latin satira a mixture, from satur sated, from satis enough
satire	1.
	syl	sat+ire
	pron	<1s@tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel, play, entertainment, etc., in which topical issues, folly, or evil are held up to scorn by means of ridicule and irony.
satire	2.
	syl	sat+ire
	pron	<1s@tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the genre constituted by such works.
satire	3.
	syl	sat+ire
	pron	<1s@tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of ridicule, irony, etc., to create such an effect.
satiric	alt
	head	satirical
	or	satirical
	syl	sa+tir+ic
	pos	adj.
satirical	1.
	or	satiric
	syl	sa+tir:i+cal
	pron	<s*1tirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing satire.
satirical	2.
	or	satiric
	syl	sa+tir:i+cal
	pron	<s*1tirikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to the use of satire.
satirically	sub
	head	satirical
	syl	sa+1tir:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
satiricalness	sub
	head	satirical
	syl	sa+1tir:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
satirist	1.
	syl	sat:i+rist
	pron	<1s@t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes satire.
satirist	2.
	syl	sat:i+rist
	pron	<1s@t*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person given to the use of satire.
satirise	alt
	head	satirize
	or	satirize
	syl	sat:i+rise
	pron	<1s@t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
satirize	0.
	or	satirise
	syl	sat:i+rize
	pron	<1s@t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deride (a person or thing) by means of satire.
satirization	sub
	head	satirize
	or	satirisation
	syl	sat:i+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
satirisation	sub
	head	satirize
	or	satirization
	syl	sat:i+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
satirizer	sub
	head	satirize
	or	satiriser
	syl	sat:i+2riz+er
	pos	n.
satiriser	sub
	head	satirize
	or	satirizer
	syl	sat:i+2ris+er
	pos	n.
satisfaction	1.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of satisfying or state of being satisfied.
satisfaction	2.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fulfilment of a desire.
satisfaction	3.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the pleasure obtained from such fulfilment.
satisfaction	4.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of fulfilment.
satisfaction	5.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	reparation or compensation for a wrong done or received.
satisfaction	6.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	the performance by a repentant sinner of a penance.
satisfaction	7.
	syl	sat+is+fac+tion
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the atonement for sin by the death of Christ.
satisfactional	sub
	head	satisfaction
	syl	sat+is+1fac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
satisfactory	1.
	syl	sat+is+fac+to:ry
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	adequate or suitable; acceptable.
	exam	1	a satisfactory answer.
satisfactory	2.
	syl	sat+is+fac+to:ry
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving satisfaction.
satisfactory	3.
	syl	sat+is+fac+to:ry
	pron	<2s@tis1f@kt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting or involving atonement, recompense, or expiation for sin.
satisfactorily	sub
	head	satisfactory
	syl	sat+is+1fac+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
satisfactoriness	sub
	head	satisfactory
	syl	sat+is+1fac+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
satisfy	ety	C15: from Old French satisfier, from Latin satisfacere, from satis enough+ facere to make, do
satisfies	infl
	head	satisfy
	syl	sat+is+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
satisfying	infl
	head	satisfy
	syl	sat+is+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
satisfied	infl
	head	satisfy
	syl	sat+is+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
satisfy	1.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to fulfil the desires or needs of (a person).
satisfy	2.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide amply for (a need or desire).
satisfy	3.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to relieve of doubt; convince.
satisfy	4.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to dispel (a doubt).
satisfy	5.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make reparation to or for.
satisfy	6.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to discharge or pay off (a debt) to (a creditor).
satisfy	7.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fulfil the requirements of; comply with.
	exam	1	you must satisfy the terms of your lease.
satisfy	8.a.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reduce (an equation or set of equations) to an identity, following substitution.
	exam	1	x
satisfy	8.b.
	syl	sat+is+fy
	pron	<1s@tis2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fulfil conditions of (a theo?!rem, inequality, set of assumptions, etc.).
satisfiable	sub
	head	satisfy
	syl	sat+is+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
satisfier	sub
	head	satisfy
	syl	sat+is+2fi+er
	pos	n.
satisfyingly	sub
	head	satisfy
	syl	sat+is+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
satori	ety	from Japanese
satori	0.
	syl	sa+to+ri
	pron	<s*1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zen Buddhism.
	def	the state of sudden indescribable intuitive enlightenment.
satrap	ety	C14: from Latin satrapa, from Greek satrap*_es, from Old Persian khshathrap*_avan, literally: protector of the land
satrap	1.
	syl	sa+trap
	pron	<1s@tr*p>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Persia
	def	a provincial governor.
satrap	2.
	syl	sa+trap
	pron	<1s@tr*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate ruler, esp. a despotic one.
satrapies	infl
	head	satrapy
	syl	sa+trap:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
satrapy	0.
	syl	sa+trap:y
	pron	<1s@tr*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the province, office, or period of rule of a satrap.
satsuma	1.
	syl	sat+su+ma
	pron	<s@t1su:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small citrus tree, var. cultivated, esp. in Japan, for its edible fruit.
satsuma	2.
	syl	sat+su+ma
	pron	<s@t1su:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which has a loose rind and easily separable segments.
Satsuma	0.
	syl	Sa+tsu+ma
	pron	<1s@tsu2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of SW Japan, on S Kyushu: famous for its porcelain.
Satsuma ware	0.
	syl	Sa+tsu+ma ware
	pos	n.
	def	porcelain ware made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 18th century.
saturable	0.
	syl	sat:u+ra:ble
	pron	<1s@C*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	capable of being saturated.
saturability	sub
	head	saturable
	syl	sat:u+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
saturant	ety	C18: from Latin satur*_ans 
saturant	1.
	syl	sat:u+rant
	pron	<1s@C*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the substance that causes a solution, etc., to be saturated.
saturant	2.
	syl	sat:u+rant
	pron	<1s@C*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	of a substance
	def	causing saturation.
saturate	ety	C16: from Latin satur*_are, from satur sated, from satis enough
saturate	1.
	syl	sat:u+rate
	pron	<1s@C*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill, soak, or imbue totally.
saturate	2.
	syl	sat:u+rate
	pron	<1s@C*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a chemical compound, vapour, solution, magnetic material, etc.) saturated or (of a compound, etc.) to become saturated.
saturate	3.
	syl	sat:u+rate
	pron	<1s@C*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to bomb or shell heavily.
saturate	4.
	syl	sat:u+rate
	pron	<1s@C*rit>, <-2rAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {saturated}.
saturater	sub
	head	saturate
	or	saturator
	syl	sat:u+1rat+er
	pos	n.
saturator	sub
	head	saturate
	or	saturater
	syl	sat:u+1ra+tor
	pos	n.
saturated	1.
	syl	sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solution or solvent
	def	containing the maximum amount of solute that can normally be dissolved at a given temperature and pressure. See also {supersaturated}.
saturated	2.
	syl	sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	having a large degree of saturation.
saturated	3.a.
	syl	sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing no multiple bonds and thus being incapable of undergoing addi?!tional reactions.
	exam	1	a saturated hydrocarbon.
saturated	3.b.
	syl	sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing no un?!paired valence electrons.
saturated	4.
	syl	sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vapour
	def	containing the maximum amount of gaseous material at a given temperature and pressure. See also {supersaturated}.
saturated	5.
	syl	sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a magnetic material
	def	fully magnetized.
saturation	1.
	syl	sat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2s@C*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of saturating or the state of being saturated.
saturation	2.
	syl	sat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2s@C*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the state of a chemical compound, solution, or vapour when it is saturated.
saturation	3.
	syl	sat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2s@C*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the state of the atmosphere when it can hold no more water vapour at its particular temperature and pressure, the relative humidity then being 100 per cent.
saturation	4.
	syl	sat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2s@C*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attribute of a colour that enables an observer to judge its proportion of pure chromatic colour. See also {colour}.
saturation	5.
	syl	sat:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2s@C*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the state of a ferromagnetic material in which it is fully magnetized. The magnetic domains are then all fully aligned.
Saturday	ety	Old English s@aternes d@ag, translation of Latin Saturn*_i di*_es day of Saturn; compare Middle Dutch saterdach, Dutch zaterdag 
Saturday	0.
	syl	Sat+ur+day
	pron	<1s@t*di>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh and last day of the week: the Jewish Sabbath.
Saturn	H1.0.
	syl	Sat:urn
	pron	<1s@tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of agriculture and vegetation. Greek counterpart: {Cronus}.
Saturn	H2.1.
	syl	Sat+urn
	pron	<1s@tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the {giant planets}, the sixth planet from the sun, around which revolve three planar concentric rings ({Saturn's rings}) consisting of small frozen particles. The planet has ten satellites. Mean distance from sun: 1425 million km; period of revolution around sun: 29.46 years; period of axial rotation: 10.23 hours; diameter and mass: 9.36 and 95.14 times that of the earth, respectively. See also {{Titan%2}}.
Saturn	H2.2.
	syl	Sat+urn
	pron	<1s@tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large U.S. rocket used for launching various objects, such as a spaceprobe or an Apollo spacecraft, into space.
Saturn	H2.3.
	syl	Sat+urn
	pron	<1s@tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the alchemical name for {lead}.
Saturnian	sub
	head	Saturn
	syl	Sa+tur+ni:an
	pron	<s@1tR:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
Saturnalia	ety	C16: from Latin S*_aturn*_alis relating to S#7aturn 
Saturnalia	infl
	or	Saturnalias
	syl	Sat+ur+na+li:a
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Saturnalias	infl
	head	Saturnalia
	or	Saturnalia
	syl	Sat+ur+na+li:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Saturnalia	1.
	syl	Sat+ur+na+li:a
	pron	<2s@t*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman festival celebrated in December: renowned for its general merrymaking.
Saturnalia	2.
	syl	Sat+ur+na+li:a
	pron	<2s@t*1nAli*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a period or occasion of wild revelry.
Saturnalian	sub
	head	Saturnalia
	syl	Sat+ur+1na+li:an
	pos	adj.
Saturnian	1.
	syl	Sa+tur+ni:an
	pron	<s@1tR:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or connected with the Roman god Saturn, whose reign was thought of as a golden age.
Saturnian	2.
	syl	Sa+tur+ni:an
	pron	<s@1tR:ni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	denoting a very early verse form in Latin in which the accent was one of stress rather than quantity, there being an equal number of main stresses in each line, regardless of the number of unaccented syllables.
Saturnian	3.
	syl	Sa+tur+ni:an
	pron	<s@1tR:ni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a line in Saturnian metre.
saturniid	1.
	syl	sa+tur+ni+id
	pron	<s@1tR:niid>
	pos	n.
	def	any moth of the mainly tropical family typically having large brightly coloured wings: includes the emperor, cecropia, and luna moths.
saturniid	2.
	syl	sa+tur+ni+id
	pron	<s@1tR:niid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
saturnine	ety	C15: from French saturnin, from Medieval Latin s*_aturn*_inus (unattested), from Latin S*_aturnus Saturn, with reference to the gloomy influence attributed to the planet Saturn
saturnine	1.
	syl	sat+ur+nine
	pron	<1s@t*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a gloomy temperament; taciturn.
saturnine	2.a.
	syl	sat+ur+nine
	pron	<1s@t*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to lead.
saturnine	2.b.
	syl	sat+ur+nine
	pron	<1s@t*2nIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or symptomatic of lead poisoning.
saturninely	sub
	head	saturnine
	syl	sat+ur+2nine+ly
	pos	adv.
saturnineness	sub
	head	saturnine
	or	saturninity
	syl	sat+ur+2nine+ness
	pron	<2s@t*1niniti>
	pos	n.
saturninity	sub
	head	saturnine
	or	saturnineness
	syl	sat+ur+nin+i:ty
	pron	<2s@t*1niniti>
	pos	n.
saturnism	ety	C19: from New Latin s*_aturnismus; properties similar to those of lead were attributed to the planet
saturnism	0.
	syl	sat+ur+nism
	pron	<1s@t*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {lead poisoning}.
satyagraha	ety	via Hindi from Sanskrit, literally: insistence on truth, from satya truth+ graha grasping
satyagraha	1.
	syl	sat+ya+gra+ha
	pron	<1s^tj*2gr^h*>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy of nonviolent resistance adopted by Mahatma Gandhi from about 1919 to oppose British rule in India.
satyagraha	2.
	syl	sat+ya+gra+ha
	pron	<1s^tj*2gr^h*>
	pos	n.
	def	any movement of nonviolent resistance.
satyagrahi	0.
	syl	sat+ya+gra+hi
	pron	<1s^tj*2gr^hE>
	pos	n.
	def	an exponent of nonviolent resistance, esp. as a form of political protest.
satyr	ety	C14: from Latin satyrus, from Greek saturos 
satyr	1.
	syl	sa+tyr
	pron	<1s@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a class of sylvan deities, represented as goatlike men who drank and danced in the train of Dionysus and chased the nymphs.
satyr	2.
	syl	sa+tyr
	pron	<1s@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has strong sexual desires.
satyr	3.
	syl	sa+tyr
	pron	<1s@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has satyriasis.
satyr	4.
	syl	sa+tyr
	pron	<1s@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various butterflies of the genus and related genera, having dark wings often marked with eyespots: family
satyric	sub
	head	satyr
	or	satyrical
	syl	sa+tyr+ic
	pron	<s*1tirik>
	pos	adj.
satyrical	sub
	head	satyr
	or	satyric
	syl	sa+1tyr:i+cal
	pos	adj.
satyr-like	sub
	head	satyr
	syl	sa:tyr-2like
	pos	adj.
satyriasis	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek saturiasis; see #7satyr, -#7iasis 
satyromania	alt
	head	satyriasis
	or	satyriasis
	syl	sa+tyr:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<s@2tir*u1mAni*>
	pos	n.
satyriasis	0.
	or	satyromania
	syl	sat:y+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2s@ti1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally intense and persistent desire in a man for sexual intercourse. Compare {nymphomania}.
satyrid	0.
	syl	sa+ty+rid
	pron	<s*1ti*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any butterfly of the family having typically brown or dark wings with paler markings: includes the graylings, satyrs, browns, ringlets, and gatekeepers. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
satyr play	0.
	syl	sa+tyr play
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greek drama
	def	a ribald play with a chorus of satyrs, presented at the Dionysian festival.
sauce	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin salsus salted, from sal*_ire to sprinkle with salt, from sal salt
sauce	1.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid or semiliquid preparation eaten with food to enhance its flavour.
sauce	2.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that adds piquancy.
sauce	3.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	stewed fruit.
sauce	4.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	def	vegetables eaten with meat.
sauce	5.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	impudent language or behaviour.
sauce	6.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (food) with sauce.
sauce	7.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add zest to.
sauce	8.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make agreeable or less severe.
sauce	9.
	syl	sauce
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be saucy to.
sauceless	sub
	head	sauce
	syl	sauce+less
	pos	adj.
saucebox	0.
	syl	sauce+box
	pron	<1sc:s2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a saucy person.
saucepan	0.
	syl	sauce+pan
	pron	<1sc:sp*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal or enamel pan with a long handle and often a lid, used for cooking food.
saucer	ety	C14: from Old French saussier container for #7sauce  &- #!sau+cer+ful n. &- #!sau+cer+less adj.
saucer	1.
	syl	sau+cer
	pron	<1sc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round dish on which a cup is set.
saucer	2.
	syl	sau+cer
	pron	<1sc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar dish.
saucier	infl
	head	saucy
	syl	sauci+er
	pos	adj.
sauciest	infl
	head	saucy
	syl	sauci+est.
	pos	adj.
saucy	1.
	syl	sauc:y
	pron	<1sc:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	impertinent.
saucy	2.
	syl	sauc:y
	pron	<1sc:si>
	pos	adj.
	def	pert; sprightly.
	exam	1	a saucy hat.
saucily	sub
	head	saucy
	syl	sau+ci+ly
	pos	adv.
sauciness	sub
	head	saucy
	syl	sau+ci+ness
	pos	n.
Saud	0.
	syl	Saud
	pron	<saud>
	pos	n.
	def	Full name 1902-69, king of Saudi Arabia (1953-64); son of Ibn Saud. He was deposed by his brother Faisal.
Saudi Arabia	0.
	syl	Sau+di A:ra+bi:a
	pron	<1sc:di>, <1sau->
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in SW Asia, occupying most of the Arabian peninsula between the Persian Gulf and the Red Sea: founded in 1932 by Ibn Saud, who united Hejaz and Nejd; consists mostly of desert plateau; large re?!serves of petroleum and natural gas. Language: Arabic. Religion: Sunni Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: Riyadh (royal), Jid?!da (administrative). Pop.: 7965000 (1970 UN est.). Area: 2260353 sq. km (872722 sq. miles). &- {Sau+di} {Sau+di A@.ra+bi@.an}
sauerbraten	ety	German, from sauer #7sour+ Braten roast
sauerbraten	0.
	syl	sau+er+bra+ten
	pron	<1sau*2bra:tN>, German <1zau*r2bra:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	beef marinated in vinegar, sugar, and seasonings, and then braised.
sauerkraut	ety	German, from sauer #7sour+ Kraut cabbage
sauerkraut	0.
	syl	sau+er+kraut
	pron	<1sau*2kraut>
	pos	n.
	def	finely shredded and pickled cabbage.
sauger	ety	C19: of unknown origin
sauger	0.
	syl	sau+ger
	pron	<1sc:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small North American pikeperch, with a spotted dorsal fin: valued as a food and game fish.
Saul	1.
	syl	Saul
	pron	<sc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the first king of Israel (??1020-1000 #7b.c.). He led Israel successfully against the Philistines, but was in continual conflict with the high priest Samuel. He became afflicted with madness and died by his own hand; succeeded by David.
Saul	2.
	syl	Saul
	pron	<sc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the name borne by Paul prior to his conversion (Acts 9:1-30).
Sault Sainte Marie	1.
	syl	Sault Sainte Ma+rie
	pron	<1su:> <sAnt> <m*1rE>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	an inland port in central Canada, in Ontario on the St. Mary's River, which links Lake Superior and Lake Huron, opposite Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: canal by-passing the rapids completed in 1895. Pop.: 80332 (1971).
Sault Sainte Marie	2.
	syl	Sault Sainte Ma+rie
	pron	<1su:> <sAnt> <m*1rE>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually abbreviated to
	def	an inland port in NE Michigan, opposite Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: canal around the rapids completed in 1855, enlarged and divided in 1896 and 1919 (popularly called {Soo Canals}) . Pop.: 15136 (1970).
sauna	ety	C20: from Finnish
sauna	1.
	syl	sau+na
	pron	<1sc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an invigorating bath originating in Finland in which the bather is subjected to hot steam, usually followed by a cold plunge or by being lightly beaten with birch twigs.
sauna	2.
	syl	sau+na
	pron	<1sc:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in which such a bath is taken.
saunter	ety	C17 (meaning: to wander aimlessly), C15 (to muse): of obscure origin
saunter	1.
	syl	saun+ter
	pron	<1sc:nt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk in a casual manner; stroll.
saunter	2.
	syl	saun+ter
	pron	<1sc:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leisurely pace or stroll.
saunter	3.
	syl	saun+ter
	pron	<1sc:nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leisurely old-time dance.
saunterer	sub
	head	saunter
	syl	saun+ter+er
	pos	n.
-saur	ety	from New Latin saurus 
-saurus	alt
	head	-saur
	or	-saur
	syl	-sau:rus
	pos	n.
-saur	0.
	or	-saurus
	syl	-saur
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	lizard.
	exam	1	dinosaur.
saurel	ety	C19: via French from Late Latin saurus, from Greek sauros, of obscure origin
saurel	0.
	syl	sau+rel
	pron	<1sc:r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {{horse mackerel} (sense 1)}.
saurian	ety	C15: from New Latin Sauria, from Greek sauros 
saurian	1.
	syl	sau+ri:an
	pron	<1sc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a lizard.
saurian	2.
	syl	sau+ri:an
	pron	<1sc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a former suborder of reptiles (now called which included the lizards.
saurian	3.
	syl	sau+ri:an
	pron	<1sc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {lizard}.
saurischian	ety	C19: from New Latin Saurischia; see #7sauro -#7, ischium 
saurischian	1.
	syl	saur+is+chi:an
	pron	<sc:1riski*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of late Triassic dinosaurs including the theropods and sauropods.
saurischian	2.
	syl	saur+is+chi:an
	pron	<sc:1riski*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any dinosaur belonging to the order
sauropod	0.
	syl	sau+ro+pod
	pron	<1sc:r*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbivorous quadrupedal saurischian dinosaur of the suborder of Jurassic and Cretaceous times, including the brontosaurus, diplodocus, and titanosaurs. They had small heads and long necks and tails and were partly amphibious.
sauropodous	sub
	head	sauropod
	syl	sau+rop:o+dous
	pron	<sc:1rop*d*s>
	pos	adj.
saury	ety	C18: perhaps from Late Latin saurus; see #7saurel 
sauries	infl
	head	saury
	syl	sau+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
saury	0.
	syl	sau+ry
	pron	<1sc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any teleost fish, such as the Atlantic of the family of tropical and temperate seas, having an elongated body and long toothed jaws. Also called: {skipper}.
sausage	ety	C15: from Old Norman French saussiche, from Late Latin sals*_icia, from Latin salsus salted; see #7sauce 
sausage	1.
	syl	sau+sage
	pron	<1sosiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	finely minced meat, esp. pork or beef, mixed with fat, cereal or bread, and seasonings ({sausage meat}) , and packed into a tube-shaped animal intestine or synthetic casing.
sausage	2.
	syl	sau+sage
	pron	<1sosiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an object shaped like a sausage.
sausage	3.
	syl	sau+sage
	pron	<1sosiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics, informal.
	def	a captive balloon shaped like a sausage.
not a sausage	4.
	head	sausage
	syl	not a sausage.
	def	nothing at all.
sausage-like	sub
	head	sausage
	syl	sau:sage-2like
	pos	adj.
sausage dog	0.
	syl	sau+sage dog
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {dachshund}.
sausage roll	0.
	syl	sau+sage roll
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a roll of sausage meat in pastry.
Ferdinand de	infl
	head	Saussure
	syl	Fer:di:nand de
	pron	<ferdi1n?~a> <d*>
	pos	n.
Saussure	0.
	syl	Saus:sure
	pron	French <so1sy:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1857-1913, Swiss linguist. He pioneered structuralism in linguistics and the separation of scientific language description from historical philological studies. &- {Saus+#!sur+e@.an}
saut'e	ety	C19: from French: tossed, from sauter to jump, from Latin salt*_are to dance, from sal*_ire to spring
saut'es	infl
	head	saut'e
	or	saut'eeing
	syl	sau+t*'es
	pos	vb.
saut'eing	infl
	head	saut'e
	or	saut'eed
	syl	sau+t*'e+ing
	pos	vb.
saut'eeing	infl
	head	saut'e
	or	saut'es
	syl	sau+t*'ee+ing
	pos	vb.
saut'eed	infl
	head	saut'e
	or	saut'eing
	syl	sau+t*'eed.
	pos	vb.
saut'e	1.
	syl	sau+t*'e
	pron	<1s*utA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fry (food) quickly in a little fat.
saut'e	2.
	syl	sau+t*'e
	pron	<1s*utA>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of saut*'eed food, esp. meat that is browned and then cooked in a sauce.
saut'e	3.
	syl	sau+t*'e
	pron	<1s*utA>
	pos	adj.
	def	saut*'eed until lightly brown.
	exam	1	saut*'e potatoes.
Sauternes	ety	C18: from Sauternes, the district where it is produced
Sauternes	0.
	syl	Sau+ternes
	pron	<s*u1tR:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a sweet white wine made in the southern Bordeaux district of France.
sauve qui peut	ety	literally: save (himself) who can
sauve qui peut	0.
	syl	sauve qui peut
	pron	French. <sov ki 1p$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of panic or disorder; rout.
sav	0.
	syl	sav
	pron	<s@v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {saveloy}.
Save	alt
	head	Sava
	or	Sava
	syl	Save
	pron	<sa:v>
	pos	n.
Sava	0.
	or	Save
	syl	Sa:va
	pron	<1sa:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Yugoslavia, flowing east to the Danube at Belgrade: the longest river wholly in Yugoslavia. Length: 940 km (584 miles).
savage	ety	C13: from Old French sauvage, from Latin silv*_aticus belonging to a wood, from silva a wood &- #!sav+age+dom n. ?- #!sav+age+ly adv.
savage	1.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	wild; untamed.
	exam	1	savage beasts of the jungle.
savage	2.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	ferocious in temper; vicious.
	exam	1	a savage dog.
savage	3.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncivilized; crude.
	exam	1	savage behaviour.
savage	4.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of peoples
	def	nonliterate or primitive.
	exam	1	a savage tribe.
savage	5.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of terrain
	def	rugged and uncultivated.
savage	6.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	far from human habitation.
savage	7.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a nonliterate society, esp. one regarded as primitive.
savage	8.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude or uncivilized person.
savage	9.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fierce or vicious person or animal.
savage	10.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to criticize violently.
savage	11.
	syl	sav+age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack ferociously and wound.
	exam	1	the dog savaged the child.
savageness	sub
	head	savage
	syl	sav+age+ness
	pos	n.
Michael Joseph	infl
	head	Savage
	syl	Mi:chael Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Savage	0.
	syl	Sav:age
	pron	<1s@viJ>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1940, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1935-40).
Savage Island	0.
	syl	Sav+age Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Niue}.
savageries	infl
	head	savagery
	syl	sav+age+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
savagery	1.
	syl	sav+age+ry
	pron	<1s@viJri>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncivilized condition.
savagery	2.
	syl	sav+age+ry
	pron	<1s@viJri>
	pos	n.
	def	a savage act or nature.
savagery	3.
	syl	sav+age+ry
	pron	<1s@viJri>
	pos	n.
	def	savages collectively.
Savaii	0.
	syl	Sa+vai:i
	pron	<sa:1vIE>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island in Western Samoa: mountainous and volcanic. Pop.: 39828 (1971). Area: 1174 sq. km (662 sq. miles).
savanna	ety	C16: from Spanish zavana; from Taino zabana 
savannah	alt
	head	savanna
	or	savanna
	syl	sa+van+nah
	pron	<s*1v@n*>
	pos	n.
savanna	0.
	or	savannah
	syl	sa+van+na
	pron	<s*1v@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	open grasslands, usually with scattered bushes or trees, characteristic of much of tropical Africa. Whether this is the natural climax vegetation or the result of clearing or burning by man is disputed.
Savannah	1.
	syl	Sa+van+nah
	pron	<s*1v@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Georgia, near the mouth of the Savannah River: port of departure of the for Liverpool (1819), the first steamship to cross the Atlantic. Pop.: 105768 (1973 est.).
Savannah	2.
	syl	Sa+van+nah
	pron	<s*1v@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the southeastern U.S., formed by the confluence of the Tugaloo and Seneca Rivers in NW South Carolina: flows southeast to the Atlantic. Length: 505 km (314 miles).
savant	ety	C18: from French, from savoir to know, from Latin sapere to be wise; see #7sapient  &- #!sa+vante fem. n.
savant	0.
	syl	sa+vant
	pron	<1s@v*nt>,, French <sa1v?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a man of great learning; sage.
savate	ety	C19: from French, literally: old worn-out shoe; related to #7sabot 
savate	0.
	syl	sa+vate
	pron	<s*1v@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of boxing in which blows may be delivered with the feet as well as the hands.
save	ety	C13: from Old French salver, via Late Latin from Latin salvus safe
save	H1.1.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rescue, preserve, or guard (a person or thing) from danger or harm.
save	H1.2.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to avoid the spending, waste, or loss of (money, possessions, etc.).
save	H1.3.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to deliver from sin; redeem.
save	H1.4.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to set aside or reserve (money, goods, etc.) for future use.
save	H1.5.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with care so as to avoid or lessen wear or degeneration.
	exam	1	use a good light to save your eyes.
save	H1.6.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the necessity for; obviate the trouble of.
	exam	1	good work now will save future revision.
save	H1.7.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	to prevent (a goal) by stopping (a struck ball or puck).
save	H1.8.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of food
	def	to admit of preservation; keep.
save	H1.9.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	the act of saving a goal.
savable	sub
	head	save
	or	saveable
	syl	sav+a:ble
	pos	adj.
saveable	sub
	head	save
	or	savable
	syl	save+a:ble
	pos	adj.
savableness	sub
	head	save
	or	saveableness
	syl	sav+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
saveableness	sub
	head	save
	or	savableness
	syl	save+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
saver	sub
	head	save
	syl	sav+er
	pos	n.
save	ety	C13 sauf, from Old French, from Latin salv*_o, from salvus safe
	infl
	head	save
	syl	~
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
save	H2.1.
	syl	save
	pron	<sAv>
	pos	prep.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	Also: {saving}. with the exception of. {~} {2}. but; except.
save-all	1.
	syl	save-all
	pos	n.
	def	a device to prevent waste or loss.
save-all	2.a.
	syl	save-all
	pos	n.
	def	a net used while loading a ship.
save-all	2.b.
	syl	save-all
	pos	n.
	def	a light sail set to catch wind spilling from another sail.
save-all	3.
	syl	save-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	overalls or a pinafore.
save-all	4.
	syl	save-all
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {miser}.
save as you earn	0.
	syl	save as you earn
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a savings scheme operated by the government, in which monthly contributions earn tax-free interest. Abbrev.: {S.A.Y.E}.
saveloy	ety	C19: probably via French from Italian cervellato, from cervello brain, from Latin cerebellum, diminutive of cerebrum brain
saveloy	0.
	syl	sav+e:loy
	pron	<1s@vi2lci>
	pos	n.
	def	a smoked sausage made from salted pork, well seasoned and coloured red with saltpetre.
savin	ety	C14: from Old French savine, from Latin herba Sab*_ina the Sabine plant
savine	alt
	head	savin
	or	savin
	syl	sav+ine
	pron	<1s@vin>
	pos	n.
savin	1.
	or	savine
	syl	sav+in
	pron	<1s@vin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spreading juniper bush, of Europe, N Asia, and North America.
savin	2.
	or	savine
	syl	sav+in
	pron	<1s@vin>
	pos	n.
	def	the oil derived from the shoots and leaves of this plant, formerly used in medicine to treat rheumatism, etc.
savin	3.
	or	savine
	syl	sav+in
	pron	<1s@vin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{red cedar} (sense 1)}.
saving	1.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to save or preserve.
saving	2.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	redeeming or compensating (esp. in the phrase {saving grace) }.
saving	3.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	thrifty or economical.
saving	4.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	denoting or relating to an exception or reservation.
	exam	1	a saving clause in an agreement.
saving	5.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	preservation or redemption, esp. from loss or danger.
saving	6.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	economy or avoidance of waste.
saving	7.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	reduction in cost or expenditure.
	exam	1	a saving of 20p.
saving	8.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything saved.
saving	9.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	money saved for future use.
saving	10.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an exception or reservation.
saving	11.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	prep.
	def	with the exception of.
saving	12.
	syl	sav+ing
	pron	<1sAviG>
	pos	conj.
	def	except.
savingly	sub
	head	saving
	syl	sav+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
savings account	0.
	syl	sav+ings ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	an account at a bank that accumulates interest.
savings and loan association	0.
	syl	sav+ings and loan as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for a {building society}.
savings bank	1.
	syl	sav+ings bank
	pos	n.
	def	a bank that accepts the savings of depositors and pays interest on them.
savings bank	2.
	syl	sav+ings bank
	pos	n.
	def	a container, usually having a slot in the top, for saving coins.
saviour	ety	C13 saveour, from Old French, from Church Latin Salv*_ator the Saviour; see #7save %1
savior	alt
	head	saviour
	or	saviour
	syl	sav+ior
	pron	<1sAvj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
saviour	0.
	or	savior
	syl	sav+iour
	pron	<1sAvj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rescues another person or a thing from danger or harm.
Savior	alt
	head	Saviour
	or	Saviour
	syl	Sav+ior
	pron	<1sAvj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Saviour	0.
	or	Savior
	syl	Sav+iour
	pron	<1sAvj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	Jesus Christ regarded as the saviour of men from sin.
Savoie	1.
	syl	Sa+voie
	pron	French <sa1vwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of E France, in Rh*^one-Alpes region. Capital: Chamb*'ery. Pop.: 315 098 (1975). Area: 6188 sq. km (2413 sq. miles).
Savoie	2.
	syl	Sa+voie
	pron	French <sa1vwa>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Savoy}.
savoir-faire	ety	French, literally: a knowing how to do
savoir-faire	0.
	syl	sa:voir-faire
	pron	<1s@vwa:1fe*>, French <savwar1fe:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to do the right thing in any situation.
Savona	0.
	syl	Sa+vo+na
	pron	Italian <sa1vo:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Italy, in Liguria on the Mediterranean: an important centre of the Italian iron and steel industry. Pop.: 79618 (1971).
Girolamo	infl
	head	Savonarola
	syl	Gi:ro:la:mo
	pron	<JE1rclamc>
	pos	n.
Savonarola	0.
	syl	Sav:o:na:ro:la
	pron	Italian <2savona1rc:la>
	pos	n.
	def	1452-98, Italian religious and political reformer. As a Dominican prior in Florence he preached against contemporary sinfulness and moral corruption. When the Medici were expelled from the city (1494) he instituted a severely puritanical republic but lost the citizens' support after being excommunicated (1497). He was hanged and burned as a heretic.
savory	ety	C14: probably from Old English s@atherie, from Latin satur*_eia, of obscure origin
savories	infl
	head	savory
	syl	sa+vor+ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
savory	1.
	syl	sa+vor:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous aromatic plants of the genus esp. ({winter savory}) and ({summer savory}) , of the Mediterranean region, having narrow leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers: family (labiates).
savory	2.
	syl	sa+vor:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of any of these plants, used as a potherb.
savour	ety	C13: from Old French savour, from Latin sapor taste, from sapere to taste
savor	alt
	head	savour
	or	savour
	syl	sa+vor
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
savour	1.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality in a substance that is perceived by the sense of taste or smell.
savour	2.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific taste or smell.
	exam	1	the savour of lime.
savour	3.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight but distinctive quality or trace.
savour	4.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to excite interest.
	exam	1	the savour of wit has been lost.
savour	5.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	reputation.
savour	6.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to possess the taste or smell (of).
savour	7.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to have a suggestion (of).
savour	8.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a taste to; season.
savour	9.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to taste or smell, esp. appreciatively.
savour	10.
	or	savor
	syl	sa+vour
	pron	<1sAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relish or enjoy.
savouringly	sub
	head	savour
	or	savoringly
	syl	sa+vour+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
savoringly	sub
	head	savour
	or	savouringly
	syl	sa+vor+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
savourless	sub
	head	savour
	or	savorless
	syl	sa+vour+less
	pos	adj.
savorless	sub
	head	savour
	or	savourless
	syl	sa+vor+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
savorous	sub
	head	savour
	syl	sa+vor+ous
	pos	adj.
savoury	ety	C13 savure, from Old French savour*'e, from savourer to #7savour  &- #!sa+vour@.i+ly or U.S. #!sa+vor@.i+ly adv. &- #!sa+vour@.i+ness or U.S. #!sa+vor@.i+ness n.
savory	alt
	head	savoury
	or	savoury
	syl	sa+vor:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
savoury	1.
	or	savory
	syl	sa+vour:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractive to the sense of taste or smell.
savoury	2.
	or	savory
	syl	sa+vour:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	salty or spicy; not sweet.
	exam	1	a savoury dish.
savoury	3.
	or	savory
	syl	sa+vour:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasant.
savoury	4.
	or	savory
	syl	sa+vour:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	respectable.
savouries	infl
	head	savoury
	syl	sa+vour:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
savoury	5.
	or	savory
	syl	sa+vour:y
	pron	<1sAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a savoury dish served as an hors d'oeuvre or dessert.
savoy	ety	C16: named after the S#7avoy region
savoy	0.
	syl	sa+voy
	pron	<s*1vci>
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated variety of cabbage, having a compact head and wrinkled leaves.
Savoy	H1.0.
	syl	Sa+voy
	pron	<s*1vci>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of SE France, bordering on Italy, mainly in the Savoy Alps: a duchy in the late Middle Ages and part of the Kingdom of Sardinia from 1720 to 1860, when it became part of France. French name: {Savoie}.
Savoy	H2.0.
	syl	Sa:voy
	pron	<s*1vci>
	pos	n.
	def	a noble family of Italy that ruled over the duchy of Savoy and became the royal house of Italy (1861-1946): the oldest reigning dynasty in Europe before the dissolution of the Italian monarchy.
Savoy Alps	0.
	syl	Sa+voy Alps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of the Alps in SE France. Highest peak: Mont Blanc, 4807 m (15772 ft.).
Savoyard	H1.1.
	syl	Sa+voy+ard
	pron	<s*1vcia:d>, French <savwa1ja:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a native of Savoy.
Savoyard	H1.2.
	syl	Sa+voy+ard
	pron	<s*1vcia:d>, French <savwa1ja:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of French spoken in Savoy.
Savoyard	H1.3.
	syl	Sa+voy+ard
	pron	<s*1vcia:d>, French <savwa1ja:r>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Savoy, its inhabitants, or their dialect.
Savoyard	ety	C20: from the Savoy Theatre, built in London in 1881 by Richard D'Oyly Carte for the presentation of operettas by Gilbert and Sullivan
Savoyard	H2.1.
	syl	Sa+voy+ard
	pron	<s*1vcia:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person keenly interested in the operettas of Gilbert and Sullivan.
Savoyard	H2.2.
	syl	Sa+voy+ard
	pron	<s*1vcia:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes part in these operettas.
savvy	ety	C18: corruption of Spanish sabe (usted) (you) know, from saber to know, from Latin sapere to be wise
savvies	infl
	head	savvy
	syl	sav+vies
	pos	vb.
savvying	infl
	head	savvy
	syl	sav+vy+ing
	pos	vb.
savvied	infl
	head	savvy
	syl	sav+vied.
	pos	vb.
savvy	1.
	syl	sav+vy
	pron	<1s@vi>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to understand or get the sense of (an idea, etc.).
no savvy	2.
	head	savvy
	syl	no savvy.
	qual	Slang.
	def	I don't (he doesn't, etc.) understand.
savvy	3.
	syl	sav+vy
	pron	<1s@vi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	comprehension.
savvier	infl
	head	savvy
	syl	sav+vi+er
	pos	adj.
savviest	infl
	head	savvy
	syl	sav+vi+est.
	pos	adj.
savvy	4.
	syl	sav+vy
	pron	<1s@vi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	shrewd; well-informed.
saw	ety	Old English sagu; related to Old Norse sog, Old High German saga, Latin sec*_are to cut, sec*_uris axe
saw	H1.1.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hand tools for cutting wood, metal, etc., having a blade with teeth along one edge.
saw	H1.2.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various machines or devices for cutting by use of a toothed blade, such as a power-driven circular toothed wheel or toothed band of metal.
saws	infl
	head	saw
	syl	saws
	pos	vb.
sawing	infl
	head	saw
	syl	saw+ing
	pos	vb.
sawed sawed	infl
	head	saw
	or	sawn
	syl	sawed; sawed
	pos	vb.
sawn	infl
	head	saw
	or	sawed sawed
	syl	sawn.
	pos	vb.
saw	H1.3.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut with a saw.
saw	H1.4.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form by sawing.
saw	H1.5.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut as if wielding a saw.
	exam	1	to saw the air.
saw	H1.6.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (an object) from side to side as if moving a saw.
sawer	sub
	head	saw
	syl	saw+er
	pos	n.
sawlike	sub
	head	saw
	syl	saw+2like
	pos	adj.
saw	H2.0.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {see%1}.
saw	ety	Old English sagu a saying; related to #7saga 
saw	H3.0.
	syl	saw
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wise saying, maxim, or proverb.
sawbill	1.
	syl	saw+bill
	pron	<1sc:2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {merganser} or {motmot}.
sawbill	2.
	syl	saw+bill
	pron	<1sc:2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hummingbirds of the genus
sawbones	infl
	or	sawboneses
	syl	saw+bones
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sawboneses	infl
	head	sawbones
	or	sawbones
	syl	saw+bones:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sawbones	0.
	syl	saw+bones
	pron	<1sc:2b*unz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	surgeon or doctor.
sawbuck	ety	C19: (in the sense: sawhorse) translated from Dutch zaagbok; (in the sense: ten-dollar bill) from the legs of a sawbuck forming the Roman numeral X
sawbuck	1.
	syl	saw+buck
	pron	<1sc:2b^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sawhorse, esp. one having an X-shaped supporting structure.
sawbuck	2.
	syl	saw+buck
	pron	<1sc:2b^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a ten-dollar bill.
sawder	ety	C19: metaphorical use of variant of #7solder 
sawder	0.
	syl	saw+der
	pron	<1sc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	flattery; compliments (esp. in the phrase {soft sawder}) . {~}
sawder	1.
	syl	saw+der
	pron	<1sc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to flatter.
sawdust	0.
	syl	saw+dust
	pron	<1sc:2d^st>
	pos	n.
	def	particles of wood formed by sawing.
sawfish	infl
	or	sawfishes
	syl	saw+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sawfishes	infl
	head	sawfish
	or	sawfish
	syl	saw+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sawfish	0.
	syl	saw+fish
	pron	<1sc:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any sharklike ray of the family of subtropical coastal waters and estuaries, having a serrated bladelike mouth.
sawflies	infl
	head	sawfly
	syl	saw+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sawfly	0.
	syl	saw+fly
	pron	<1sc:2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hymenopterous insects of the family and related families, the females of which have a sawlike ovipositor.
sawhorse	0.
	syl	saw+horse
	pron	<1sc:2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand for timber during sawing.
sawmill	1.
	syl	saw+mill
	pron	<1sc:2mil>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial establishment where timber is sawn into planks, etc.
sawmill	2.
	syl	saw+mill
	pron	<1sc:2mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a large sawing machine.
sawn	0.
	syl	sawn
	pron	<sc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {saw%1}.
Sawney	ety	C18: Scots variant of Sandy, short for Alexander 
Sawney	infl
	syl	Saw+ney.
	pos	n.
Sawney	0.
	syl	Saw+ney
	pron	<1sc:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a derogatory word for {Scotsman. 2}. a fool.
sawn-off	0.
	syl	sawn-off
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a shotgun
	def	having the barrel cut short, mainly to facilitate concealment of the weapon.
saw palmetto	0.
	syl	saw pal+met+to
	pos	n.
	def	any of several dwarf prickly palms, esp. any of the genus of the southeastern U.S.
saw set	0.
	syl	saw set
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used for setting the teeth of a saw, consisting of a type of clamp used to bend each tooth in turn at a slight angle to the plane of the saw, alternate teeth being bent in the same direction.
sawtooth	1.
	syl	saw+tooth
	pron	<1sc:2tu:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a waveform
	def	having an amplitude that varies linearly with time between two values, the interval in one direction being much greater than the other.
sawtooth	2.
	syl	saw+tooth
	pron	<1sc:2tu:T>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or generating such a waveform.
saw-wort	0.
	syl	saw-wort
	pron	<1sc:2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial Old World plant, having serrated leaves that yield a yellow dye: family (composites).
sawyer	ety	C14 sawier, from #7saw %1#7+ -ier, variant of {-#7er %1}
sawyer	0.
	syl	saw+yer
	pron	<1sc:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who saws timber for a living.
sax	ety	Old English seax knife; related to Old Saxon sahs, Old Norse sax 
sax	H1.0.
	syl	sax
	pron	<s@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool resembling a small axe, used for cutting roofing slate.
sax	H2.0.
	syl	sax
	pron	<s@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {saxophone}.
Sax	1.
	syl	Sax.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saxon.
Sax	2.
	syl	Sax.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saxony.
Saxe	H1.0.
	syl	Saxe
	pos	saks; n.
	def	the French name for {Saxony}.
Saxe	H2.0.
	syl	Saxe
	qual	French
	def	saks) {Her@.mann Mau@.rice} ($erman m@$#!ris) comte de Saxe. 1696-1750, French marshal born in Saxony: he distinguished himself in the War of the Austrian Succession (1740-48).
saxe blue	ety	C19: from French Saxe Saxony, source of a dye of this colour
saxe blue	0.a.
	syl	saxe blue
	pron	<s@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a light greyish-blue colour.
saxe blue	0.b.
	syl	saxe blue
	pron	<s@ks>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a saxe-blue dress.
Saxe-Coburg-Gotha	0.
	syl	Saxe-Co:burg-Go:tha
	pron	<s@ks> <1k*ubR:g> <1g*uT*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruling house of the former German duchy of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (until 1918) and the name of the British royal family (1901-17) through Prince Albert.
saxhorn	ety	C19: named after Adolphe Sax (see #7saxophone) #7, who invent?!ed it (1845)
saxhorn	0.
	syl	sax+horn
	pron	<1s@ks2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a valved brass instrument used chiefly in brass and military bands, having a tube of conical bore and a brilliant tone colour. It resembles the tuba and constitutes a family of instruments related to the flugelhorn and cornet.
saxicolous	ety	C19: from New Latin saxicolus, from Latin saxum rock+ colere to dwell
saxicolous	0.
	syl	sax+ic:o+lous
	pron	<s@k1sik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	living on or among rocks.
	exam	1	saxicolous plants.
saxifragaceous	0.
	syl	sax:i+fra+ga+ceous
	pron	<2s@ksifr*1gAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly arctic and alpine family of plants having a basal rosette of leaves and small flowers: includes saxifrage.
saxifrage	ety	C15: from Late Latin saxifraga, literally: rock-breaker, from Latin saxum rock+ frangere to break
saxifrage	0.
	syl	sax:i+frage
	pron	<1s@ksi2frAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any saxifragaceous plant of the genus having small white, yellow, purple, or pink flowers.
Saxo Grammaticus	0.
	syl	Sax:o Gram:mat:i:cus
	pron	<1s@ks*u> <gr*1m@tik*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??1150-??1220, Danish chronicler, noted for his a history of Denmark down to 1185, written in Latin, which is partly historical and partly mythological, and contains the Hamlet (Amleth) legend.
Saxon	ety	C13 (replacing Old English Seaxe) : via Old French from Late Latin Saxon-, Saxo, from Greek; of Germanic origin and perhaps related to the name of a knife used by the Saxons; compare #7saw%1 
Saxon	1.
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a West Germanic people who in Roman times spread from Schleswig across NW Germany to the Rhine. Saxons raided and settled parts of S Britain in the fifth and sixth centuries #7a.d. In Germany they established a duchy and other dominions, which changed and shifted through the centuries, usually retaining the name Saxony.
Saxon	2.
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Saxony.
Saxon	3.a.
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Low German dialect of Saxony.
Saxon	3.b.
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the West Germanic dialects spoken by the ancient Saxons or their descendants.
Saxon	4.
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the ancient Saxons, the Anglo-Saxons, or their descendants.
Saxon	5.
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Saxony, its inhabitants, or their Low German dialect.
Saxon	xref
	syl	Sax+on
	pron	<1s@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {West Saxon, Anglo-Saxon}.
Saxon blue	ety	C19: named after S#7axony , where it originated
Saxon blue	0.
	syl	Sax+on blue
	pos	n.
	def	a dye made dissolving indigo in a solution of sulphuric acid.
saxony	ety	C19: named after S#7axony, where it was produced
saxony	1.
	syl	sax:o+ny
	pron	<1s@ks*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine 3-ply yarn used for knitting and weaving.
saxony	2.
	syl	sax:o+ny
	pron	<1s@ks*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine woollen fabric used for coats, etc.
Saxony	0.
	syl	Sax:o+ny
	pron	<1s@ks*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a region in S East Germany around the upper Elbe River: referred at various times to those places inhabited by Saxons or ruled by Saxon princes. German name: {Sachsen}. French name: {Saxe}.
saxophone	ety	C19: named after Adolphe Sax (1814-94), Belgian musical-instrument maker, who invented it (1846)
saxophone	0.
	syl	sax:o+phone
	pron	<1s@ks*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a keyed wind instrument of mellow tone colour, used mainly in jazz and dance music. It is made in various sizes, has a conical bore, and a single reed. Often shortened to {sax}.
saxophonic	sub
	head	saxophone
	syl	sax:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2s@ks*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
saxophonist	sub
	head	saxophone
	syl	sax+oph:o+nist
	pron	<s@k1sof*nist>
	pos	n.
say	ety	Old English secgan; related to Old Norse segja, Old Saxon seggian, Old High German sag*_en 
says	infl
	head	say
	syl	says
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
saying	infl
	head	say
	syl	say+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
said	infl
	head	say
	syl	said.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
say	1.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to speak, pronounce, or utter.
say	2.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to express (an idea, etc.) in words; tell.
	exam	1	we asked his opinion but he refused to say.
say	3.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state (an opinion, fact, etc.) positively; declare; affirm.
say	4.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to recite.
	exam	1	to say grace.
say	5.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to report or allege.
	exam	1	they say we shall have rain today.
say	6.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to take as an assumption; suppose.
	exam	1	let us say that he is lying.
say	7.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to convey by means of artistic expression.
	exam	1	the artist in this painting is saying that we should look for hope.
say	8.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make a case for.
	exam	1	there is much to be said for either course of action.
go without saying	9.
	head	say
	syl	go without saying.
	def	to be so obvious as to need no explanation.
I say	10.
	head	say
	syl	I say&!
	qual	Chiefly Brit. informal.
	def	an exclamation of surprise.
not to say	11.
	head	say
	syl	not to say.
	def	even; and indeed.
that is to say	12.
	head	say
	syl	that is to say.
	def	in other words; more explicitly.
to say nothing of	13.
	head	say
	syl	to say nothing of.
	def	even disregarding.
to say the least	14.
	head	say
	syl	to say the least.
	def	without the slightest exaggeration; at the very least.
say	15.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	adv.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	approximately.
	exam	1	there were, say, 20 people present.
say	16.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	adv.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	for example.
	exam	1	choose a number, say, four.
say	17.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the right or chance to speak.
	exam	1	let him have his say.
say	18.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	authority, esp. to influence a decision.
	exam	1	he has a lot of say in the company's policy.
say	19.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a statement of opinion.
	exam	1	you've had your say, now let me have mine.
say	20.
	syl	say
	pron	<sA>
	pos	interj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an exclamation to attract attention or express surprise, etc.
sayer	sub
	head	say
	syl	say+er
	pos	n.
say	ety	C13: from Old French saie, from Latin saga, plural of sagum a type of woollen cloak
say	0.
	syl	say%2
	pron	<sA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a type of fine woollen fabric.
Sayan Mountains	0.
	syl	Sa+yan Moun+tains
	pron	<sa:1j@n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in the SE Soviet Union, in S Siberia. Highest peak: Munku-Sardyk, 3437 m (11457 ft.).
SAYE	0.
	syl	S.A.Y.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	save as you earn.
Dorothy L (eigh)	infl
	head	Sayers
	syl	Dor:o:thy L (eigh)
	pos	n.
Sayers	0.
	syl	Say:ers
	pron	<1sA*z>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1957, English detective-story writer.
saying	0.
	syl	say+ing
	pron	<1sAiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a maxim, adage, or proverb.
say-so	1.
	syl	say-so
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an arbitrary assertion.
say-so	2.
	syl	say-so
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an authoritative decision.
say-so	3.
	syl	say-so
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the authority to make a final decision.
sayyid	ety	C17: from Arabic: lord
sayid	infl
	head	sayyid
	or	said
	syl	say+id
	pron	<1sIid>
	pos	n.
said	infl
	head	sayyid
	or	sayid
	syl	sa:id
	pos	n.
sayyid	1.
	syl	say+yid
	pron	<1sIid>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim claiming descent from Mohammed's grandson Husain.
sayyid	2.
	syl	say+yid
	pron	<1sIid>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim honorary title.
sazerac	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
sazerac	0.
	syl	saz+e:rac
	pron	<1s@z*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mixed drink of whisky, pernod, syrup, bitters, and lemon.
Sb	ety	from New Latin stibium 
Sb	0.
	syl	Sb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	antimony.
sb	0.
	syl	sb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	substantive.
Sc	0.
	syl	Sc
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	scandium.
sc	1.
	syl	sc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	scale.
sc	2.
	syl	sc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	scene.
sc	3.
	syl	sc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	science.
sc	4.
	syl	sc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	scilicet.
sc	5.
	syl	sc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	screw.
sc	6.
	syl	sc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	scruple (unit of weight).
sc	0.
	syl	s.c.
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	small capitals.
SC	1.
	syl	S.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Signal Corps.
SC	2.
	syl	S.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	South Carolina.
scab	ety	Old English sceabb; related to Old Norse skabb, Latin scabi*_es, Middle Low German schabbe scoundrel, German sch*"abig #7shabby 
scab	1.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried crusty surface of a healing skin wound or sore.
scab	2.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a contagious disease of sheep resembling mange, caused by a mite
scab	3.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of plants characterized by crusty spots on the fruits, leaves, etc.
scab	4.a.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blackleg}. a person who refuses to support a trade union, esp. one who replaces a worker who is on strike.
scab	4.b.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	scab labour.
scab	5.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a despicable person.
scabs	infl
	head	scab
	syl	scabs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scabbing	infl
	head	scab
	syl	scab+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scabbed	infl
	head	scab
	syl	scabbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scab	6.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become covered with a scab.
scab	7.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a road surface
	def	to become loose so that potholes develop.
scab	8.
	syl	scab
	pron	<sk@b>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to replace a striking worker.
scablike	sub
	head	scab
	syl	scab+2like
	pos	adj.
scabbard	ety	C13 scauberc, from Norman French escaubers, (pl.) of Germanic origin; related to Old High German sk*_ar blade and bergan to protect
scabbard	0.
	syl	scab+bard
	pron	<1sk@b*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a holder for a bladed weapon such as a sword or bayonet; sheath.
scabbard fish	0.
	syl	scab+bard fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine spiny-finned fishes of the family esp. of the genus having a long whiplike scaleless body and long sharp teeth: most common in warm waters.
scabble	ety	C17: from earlier scapple, from French escapler to shape (timber)
scabble	0.
	syl	scab+ble
	pron	<1sk@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape (stone) roughly.
scabbier	infl
	head	scabby
	syl	scab+bi+er
	pos	adj.
scabbiest	infl
	head	scabby
	syl	scab+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
scabby	1.
	syl	scab+by
	pron	<1sk@bi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	having an area of the skin covered with scabs.
scabby	2.
	syl	scab+by
	pron	<1sk@bi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	having scabies.
scabby	3.
	syl	scab+by
	pron	<1sk@bi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	despicable.
scabbily	sub
	head	scabby
	syl	scab+bi+ly
	pos	adv.
scabbiness	sub
	head	scabby
	syl	scab+bi+ness
	pos	n.
scabies	ety	C15: from Latin: scurf, from scabere to scratch; see #7shave 
scabies	0.
	syl	sca+bies
	pron	<1skAbEz>, <-bi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a contagious skin infection caused by the mite characterized by intense itching, inflammation, and the formation of vesicles and pustules.
scabietic	sub
	head	scabies
	syl	sca+bi+et+ic
	pron	<2skAbi1etik>
	pos	adj.
scabious	ety	C17: from Latin scabi*_osus, from #7scabies 
scabious	H1.1.
	syl	sca+bi+ous
	pron	<1skAbi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or covered with scabs.
scabious	H1.2.
	syl	sca+bi+ous
	pron	<1skAbi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling scabies.
scabious	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin scabi*_osa herba the scabies plant, referring to its use in treating scabies
scabious	H2.1.
	syl	sca+bi+ous
	pron	<1skAbi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the genus esp. of the Mediterranean region, having blue, red, or whitish dome-shaped flower heads: family
scabious	H2.2.
	syl	sca+bi+ous
	pron	<1skAbi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants of the related genus
devil's bit scabious	3.
	head	scabious
	syl	devil's bit scabious.
	def	a similar and related Eurasian marsh plant,
scabrous	ety	C17: from Latin scaber rough; related to #7scabies 
scabrous	1.
	syl	sca+brous
	pron	<1skAbr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	roughened because of small projections; scaly.
scabrous	2.
	syl	sca+brous
	pron	<1skAbr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indelicate, indecent, or salacious.
	exam	1	scabrous humour.
scabrous	3.
	syl	sca+brous
	pron	<1skAbr*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to deal with; knotty.
scabrously	sub
	head	scabrous
	syl	sca+brous+ly
	pos	adv.
scabrousness	sub
	head	scabrous
	syl	sca+brous+ness
	pos	n.
scad	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; compare Swedish sk*"adde flounder
scads	alt
	head	scad
	or	scad
	syl	scads.
	pron	<sk@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scad	H1.0.
	or	scads
	syl	scad
	pron	<sk@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various carangid fishes of the genus esp. the horse mackerel.
scad	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
scad	H2.0.
	syl	scad
	pron	<sk@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a large amount or number.
Scafell Pike	0.
	syl	Sca+fell Pike
	pron	<skc:1fel>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District: the highest peak in England. Height: 963 m (3210 ft.).
scaffold	ety	C14: from Old French eschaffaut, from Vulgar Latin catafalicum (unattested); see #7catafalque 
scaffold	1.
	syl	scaf+fold
	pron	<1sk@f*ld>, <-f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary metal or wooden framework that is used to support workmen and materials during the erection, repair, etc., of a building or other construction.
scaffold	2.
	syl	scaf+fold
	pron	<1sk@f*ld>, <-f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised wooden platform on which plays are per?!formed, tobacco, etc., is dried, or (esp. formerly) criminals are executed.
scaffold	3.
	syl	scaf+fold
	pron	<1sk@f*ld>, <-f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a scaffold.
scaffold	4.
	syl	scaf+fold
	pron	<1sk@f*ld>, <-f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support by means of a scaffold.
scaffolder	sub
	head	scaffold
	syl	scaf+fold+er
	pos	n.
scaffolding	1.
	syl	scaf+fold+ing
	pron	<1sk@f*ldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a scaffold or system of scaffolds.
scaffolding	2.
	syl	scaf+fold+ing
	pron	<1sk@f*ldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the building materials used to make scaffolds.
scag	ety	apparently related to Old Norse skaga to project
scag	1.
	syl	scag
	pron	<sk@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales and southwest English dialect.
	def	a tear in a garment or piece of cloth.
scags	infl
	head	scag
	syl	scags
	pos	vb.
scagging	infl
	head	scag
	syl	scag+ging
	pos	vb.
scagged	infl
	head	scag
	syl	scagged.
	pos	vb.
scag	2.
	syl	scag
	pron	<sk@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	South Wales and southwest English dialect.
	def	to make a tear in (cloth).
scagliola	ety	C16: from Italian, diminutive of scaglia chip of marble, of Germanic origin; related to #7shale, {#7scale %2}
scagliola	0.
	syl	scagl:io+la
	pron	<sk@l1j*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	imitation marble made of glued gypsum with a polished surface of coloured stone or marble dust.
scalable	0.
	syl	scal+a:ble
	pron	<1skAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being scaled or climbed.
scalableness	sub
	head	scalable
	syl	scal+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
scalably	sub
	head	scalable
	syl	scal+a:bly
	pos	adv.
scalade	ety	C16: from Old Italian scalada, from scala a ladder; see {#7scale %3}
scalado	alt
	head	scalade
	or	scalade
	syl	sca+la+do
	pron	<sk*1lAd*u>
	pos	n.
scalades	infl
	head	scalade
	or	scalados
	syl	sca+lades
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scalados	infl
	head	scalade
	or	scalades
	syl	sca+la+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scalade	0.
	or	scalado
	syl	sca+lade
	pron	<sk*1lAd>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {escalade}.
scalage	1.
	syl	scal+age
	pron	<1skAliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a percentage deducted from the price, etc., of goods liable to shrink or leak.
scalage	2.
	syl	scal+age
	pron	<1skAliJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Forestry, U.S.
	def	the estimated amount of usable timber in a log.
scalar	ety	C17 (meaning: resembling a ladder): from Latin sc*_alaris, from sc*_ala ladder
scalar	1.
	syl	sca+lar
	pron	<1skAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable quantity, such as time or temperature, that has magnitude but not direction. Compare {{vector} (sense 1)}, {{tensor} (sense 2)}.
scalar	2.
	syl	sca+lar
	pron	<1skAl*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having magnitude but not direction.
scalare	ety	C19: from Latin sc*_al*_aris of a ladder, #7scalar, referring to the runglike pattern on its body
scalare	0.
	syl	sca+lar:e
	pron	<sk*1le*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{angelfish} (sense 2}).
scalariform	ety	C19: from New Latin sc*_al*_ariformis from Late Latin sc*_al*_aris of a ladder+-#7form 
scalariform	0.
	syl	sca+lar:i+form
	pron	<sk*1l@ri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling a ladder.
	exam	1	a scalariform cell.
scalar product	0.
	syl	sca+lar prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	the product of two vectors to form a scalar, whose value is the product of the magnitudes of the vectors and the cosine of the angle between them. Written: {A@.B} or {AB} Compare {vector product}. Also called: {dot product}.
scalawag	0.
	syl	scal:a+wag
	pron	<1sk@l*2w@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {scallywag}.
scald	ety	C13: via Old Norman French from Late Latin excald*_are to wash in warm water, from calida (aqua) warm (water), from cal*_ere to be warm &- #!scald+er n.
scald	H1.1.
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn or be burnt with or as if with hot liquid or steam.
scald	H1.2.
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to the action of boiling water, esp. so as to sterilize.
scald	H1.3.
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (a liquid) almost to boiling point.
scald	H1.4.
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or result of scalding.
scald	H1.5.
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal condition in plants, characterized by discoloration and wrin?!kling of the skin of the fruits, caused by exposure to excessive sunlight, gases, etc.
scald	H2.0.
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {skald}.
scaldic	sub
	head	scald
	syl	scald+ic
	pos	adj.
scald	ety	C16: from #7scall 
scald	xref
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a less common word for {scab}.
scaldfish	infl
	or	scaldfishes
	syl	scald+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scaldfishes	infl
	head	scaldfish
	or	scaldfish
	syl	scald+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scaldfish	0.
	syl	scald+fish
	pron	<1skc:ld2fiS>, <1ska:ld->
	pos	n.
	def	a small European flatfish, covered with large fragile scales: family
scale	ety	C14: from Old French escale, of Germanic origin; compare Old English scealu #7shell 
scale	H1.1.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numerous plates, made of various substances resembling enamel or dentine, covering the bodies of fishes.
scale	H1.2.a.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the horny or chitinous plates covering a part or the entire body of certain reptiles and mammals.
scale	H1.2.b.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the numerous minute structures covering the wings of lepidoptera.
scale	H1.3.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat piece or flake.
scale	H1.4.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flake of dead epidermis shed from the skin: excessive shedding may be the result of a skin disease.
scale	H1.5.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialized leaf or bract, esp. the protective covering of a bud or the dry membranous bract of a catkin.
scale	H1.6.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {scale insect}.
scale	H1.7.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a flaky black oxide of iron formed on the surface of iron or steel at high temperatures.
scale	H1.8.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any oxide formed on a metal during heat treatment.
scale	H1.9.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the scales or coating from.
scale	H1.10.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to peel off or cause to peel off in flakes or scales.
scale	H1.11.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shed scales.
scale	H1.12.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered with scales, incrustation, etc.
scale	H1.13.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw (a disc or thin flat object) edgewise through the air or along the surface of water.
scale	H1.14.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to ride on public transport without paying a fare.
scalelike	sub
	head	scale
	syl	scale+2like
	pos	adj.
scale	ety	C13: from Old Norse sk*_al bowl, related to Old High German sc*_ala cup, Old English scealu #7shell, scale %1
scale	H2.1.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a machine or device for weighing.
scale	H2.2.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the pans of a balance.
scale	H2.3.a.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to exercise a decisive influence.
scale	H2.3.b.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to amount in weight (to).
scale	H2.4.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh with or as if with scales.
scale	H2.5.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a weight of.
scale	ety	C15: via Italian from Latin sc*_ala ladder; related to Old French eschiele, Spanish escala 
scale	H3.1.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of marks at regular intervals, used as a reference in making measurements.
scale	H3.2.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a measuring instrument having such a scale.
scale	H3.3.a.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio between the size of something real and that of a model or representation of it.
	exam	1	the scale of the map was so large that we could find our house on it.
scale	H3.3.b.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a scale model.
scale	H3.4.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a line, numerical ratio, etc., for showing this ratio.
scale	H3.5.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a progressive or graduated table of things, wages, etc., in order of size, value, etc..
	exam	1	a wage scale for carpenters.
scale	H3.6.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an established measure or standard.
scale	H3.7.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a relative degree or extent.
	exam	1	he entertained on a grand scale.
scale	H3.8.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of notes taken in ascending or descending order, esp. within the compass of one octave.
scale	H3.9.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the notation of a given number system.
	exam	1	the decimal scale.
scale	H3.10.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a graded series of tests measuring mental development, etc.
scale	H3.11.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a ladder or staircase.
scale	H3.12.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to climb to the top of (a height) by or as if by a ladder.
scale	H3.13.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or draw (a model, etc.) according to a particular ratio of proportionate reduction.
scale	H3.14.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up or down
	def	to increase or reduce proportionately in size, etc.
scale	H3.15.a.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to measure (logs).
scale	H3.15.b.
	syl	scale
	pron	<skAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to calculate the number of (trees).
scaleboard	1.
	syl	scale+board
	pron	<1skAl2bc:d>, <1sk@b*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a very thin piece of board, used for backing a picture, as a veneer, etc.
scaleboard	2.
	syl	scale+board
	pron	<1skAl2bc:d>, <1sk@b*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a thin wooden strip used in justifying type.
scale insect	0.
	syl	scale in+sect
	pos	n.
	def	any small homopterous insect of the family and related families, which typically live and feed on plants and secrete a protective scale around themselves. Many species, such as the San Jose scale, are important pests.
scale leaf	0.
	syl	scale leaf
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a modified leaf, often small and membranous, protecting buds, etc.
scale moss	0.
	syl	scale moss
	pos	n.
	def	any of various leafy liverworts of the order which resemble mosses.
scalene	ety	C17: from Late Latin scal*_enus with unequal sides, from Greek skal*_enos 
scalene	1.
	syl	sca+lene
	pron	<1skAlEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a triangle
	def	having all sides of unequal length.
scalene	2.
	syl	sca+lene
	pron	<1skAlEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to any of the scalenus muscles.
scalenus	ety	C18: from New Latin; see #7scalene 
scaleni	infl
	head	scalenus
	syl	sca+le:ni
	pron	<-nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scalenus	0.
	syl	sca+le:nus
	pron	<sk*1lEn*s>, <skA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any one of the three muscles situated on each side of the neck extend?!ing from the cervical vertebrae to the first or second pair of ribs.
scaler	1.
	syl	scal+er
	pron	<1skAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that scales.
scaler	2.
	syl	scal+er
	pron	<1skAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {counter, scaling circuit}. an electronic device or circuit that aggregates electric pulses and gives a single output pulse for a predetermined number of input pulses.
the	infl
	head	Scales
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Scales	0.
	syl	Scales
	pron	<skAlz>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac.
Joseph Justus	1.
	head	Scaliger
	syl	Jo:seph Jus:tus
	pron	<1J^st*s>
	def	1540-?!1609, French scholar, who revolutionized the study of ancient chronology by his work (1583).
Scaliger	2.
	syl	Scal:i:ger
	pron	<1sk@liJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Ju@.li@.us Cae@.sar}. 1484-1558, Italian classical scholar, and writer on biology and medicine.
scaling ladder	0.
	syl	scal+ing lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a ladder used to climb high walls, esp. one used formerly to enter a besieged town, fortress, etc.
scall	ety	C14: from Old Norse skalli bald head. See #7skull 
scall	0.
	syl	scall
	pron	<skc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a former term for any of various diseases of the scalp characterized by itching and scab formation.
scalled	sub
	head	scall
	syl	scalled
	pos	adj.
scallion	ety	C14: from Anglo-French scalun, from Latin Ascal*_onia (caepa) Ascalonian (onion), from Ascalo Ascalon, a Palestinian port
scallion	0.
	syl	scal+lion
	pron	<1sk@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various onions or similar plants, such as the spring onion, that have a small bulb and long leaves and are eaten in salads. Also called: {green onion}.
scallop	ety	C14: from Old French escalope shell, of Germanic origin; see #7scalp 
scallop	1.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine bivalves of the family having a fluted fan-shaped shell: includes free-swimming species (genus and species attached to a substratum (genus See also {{pecten} (sense 3}).
scallop	2.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	def	the edible adductor muscle of certain of these molluscs.
scallop	3.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	def	either of the shell valves of any of these molluscs.
scallop	4.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a scallop shell or similarly shaped dish, in which fish, esp. shellfish, is cooked and served.
scallop	5.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of curves along an edge, esp. an edge of cloth.
scallop	6.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	def	the shape of a scallop shell used as the badge of a pilgrim, esp. in the Middle Ages.
scallop	7.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a potato cake fried in batter.
scallop	8.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (an edge) with scallops.
scallop	9.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	vb.
	def	to bake (food) in a scallop shell or similar dish.
scallop	10.
	syl	scal+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>, <1sk@l->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collect scallops.
scalloper	sub
	head	scallop
	syl	scal+lop+er
	pos	n.
scallywag	ety	C19: (originally undersized animal): of uncertain origin
scallywag	1.
	syl	scal+ly+wag
	pron	<1sk@li2w@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a scamp; rascal.
scallywag	2.
	syl	scal+ly+wag
	pron	<1sk@li2w@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	after the U.S. Civil War
	def	a White Southerner who supported the Republican Party and its policy of Black emancipation. Scallywags were viewed as traitors by their fellow Southerners.
scallywag	xref
	syl	scal+ly+wag
	pron	<1sk@li2w@g>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {scalawag, scallawag}.
scaloppine	ety	Italian: from scaloppa a fillet, probably from Old French escalope #7scallop
scaloppini	alt
	head	scaloppine
	or	scaloppine
	syl	sca+lop+pi+ni
	pron	<2sk@l*1pEni>
	pos	n.
scaloppine	0.
	or	scaloppini
	syl	sca+lop+pi+ne
	pron	<2sk@l*1pEni>
	pos	n.
	def	escalopes of meat, esp. veal, cooked in a rich sauce, usually of wine with seasonings.
scalp	ety	C13: probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse skalpr sheath, Middle Dutch schelpe, Danish skalp husk
scalp	1.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the skin and subcutaneous tissue covering the top of the head.
scalp	2.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	n.
	usage	among North American Indians
	def	a part of this removed as a trophy from a slain enemy.
scalp	3.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	n.
	def	a trophy or token signifying conquest.
scalp	4.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hunting, chiefly U.S.
	def	a piece of hide cut from the head of a victim as a trophy or as proof of killing in order to collect a bounty.
scalp	5.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a small speculative profit taken in quick transactions.
scalp	6.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scottish dialect.
	def	a projection of bare rock from vegetation, etc.
scalp	7.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut the scalp from.
scalp	8.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to purchase and resell (securities) quickly so as to make several small profits.
scalp	9.
	syl	scalp
	pron	<sk@lp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to buy (tickets) cheaply and resell at an inflated price.
scalper	sub
	head	scalp
	syl	scalp+er
	pos	n.
scalpel	ety	C18: from Latin scalpellum, from scalper a knife, from scalpere to scrape
scalpel	0.
	syl	scal+pel
	pron	<1sk@lpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical knife with a short thin blade.
scalpellic	sub
	head	scalpel
	syl	scal+pel+lic
	pron	<sk@l1pelik>
	pos	adj.
scalping	0.
	syl	scalp+ing
	pron	<1sk@lpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which the top portion of a metal ingot is machined away before use, thus removing the layer containing defects and impurities.
scalp lock	0.
	syl	scalp lock
	pos	n.
	def	a small tuft or plait of hair left on the shaven scalp by American Indian warriors as a challenge to enemies.
scalier	infl
	head	scaly
	syl	scal:i+er
	pos	adj.
scaliest	infl
	head	scaly
	syl	scal:i+est.
	pos	adj.
scaly	1.
	syl	scal:y
	pron	<1skAli>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or covered in scales.
scaly	2.
	syl	scal:y
	pron	<1skAli>
	pos	adj.
	def	peeling off in scales.
scaliness	sub
	head	scaly
	syl	scal:i+ness
	pos	n.
scaly anteater	0.
	syl	scal:y ant+eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pangolin}.
Scamander	0.
	syl	Sca+man+der
	pron	<sk*1m@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for the {{Menderes} (sense 2}).
scammony	ety	Old English, via Latin from Greek skamm*_onia, ?- scam+mo+ni+ate (sk@a#!m$$$un$I$It) adj.
scammonies	infl
	head	scammony
	syl	scam+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scammony	1.
	syl	scam+mo+ny
	pron	<1sk@m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a twining Asian convolvulus plant, having arrow-shaped leaves, white or purple flowers, and tuberous roots.
scammony	2.
	syl	scam+mo+ny
	pron	<1sk@m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a resinous juice obtained from the roots of this plant and having purgative properties.
scammony	3.
	syl	scam+mo+ny
	pron	<1sk@m*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar medicinal resins or the plants that yield them.
scamp	ety	C18: from scamp (vb.) to be a highway robber, probably from Middle Dutch schampen to decamp, from Old French escamper, from es- #7ex -%1#7+ -camper, from Latin campus field
scamp	H1.1.
	syl	scamp
	pron	<sk@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	an idle mischievous person; rascal.
scamp	H1.2.
	syl	scamp
	pron	<sk@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous child.
scampish	sub
	head	scamp
	syl	scamp+ish
	pos	adj.
scamp	H2.0.
	syl	scamp
	pron	<sk@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {skimp}.
scamper	sub
	head	scamp
	syl	scamp+er
	pos	n.
scamper	ety	C17: probably from scamp (vb.); see #7scamp %1
scamper	1.
	syl	scamp+er
	pron	<1sk@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run about playfully.
scamper	2.
	syl	scamp+er
	pron	<1sk@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scampering.
scamperer	sub
	head	scamper
	syl	scam+per+er
	pos	n.
scampi	ety	Italian: plural of scampo shrimp, of obscure origin
scampi	0.
	syl	scam+pi
	pron	<1sk@mpi>
	pos	n.
	def	large prawns, usually eaten fried in batter.
scan	ety	C14: from Late Latin scandere to scan (verse), from Latin: to climb
scans	infl
	head	scan
	syl	scans
	pos	vb.
scanning	infl
	head	scan
	syl	scan+ning
	pos	vb.
scanned	infl
	head	scan
	syl	scanned.
	pos	vb.
scan	1.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrutinize minutely.
scan	2.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to glance over quickly.
scan	3.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	to read or analyse (verse) according to the rules of metre and versification.
scan	4.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	to conform to the rules of metre and versification.
scan	5.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to move a beam of light, electrons, etc., in a predetermined pattern over (a surface or region) to obtain information, esp. either to sense and transmit or to reproduce a television image.
scan	6.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine data stored on (magnetic tape, etc.), usually in order to retrieve information.
scan	7.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine or search (a prescribed region) by systematically varying the direction of a radar or sonar beam.
scan	8.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to examine or produce or be examined or produced by a continuous charge of some variable.
	exam	1	to scan a spectrum.
scan	9.
	syl	scan
	pron	<sk@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of scanning.
scannable	sub
	head	scan
	syl	scan+na:ble
	pos	adj.
Scan	alt
	head	Scand
	or	Scand
	syl	Scan.
Scand	0.
	or	Scan
	syl	Scand.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Scandinavia(n).
scandal	ety	C16: from Late Latin scandalum stumbling block, from Greek skandalon a trap &- #!scan+dal+ous adj. &- #!scan+dal+ous+ly adv. &- #!scan+dal+ous+ness n.
scandal	1.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disgraceful action or event.
	exam	1	his negligence was a scandal.
scandal	2.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	censure or outrage arising from an action or event.
scandal	3.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose conduct causes reproach or disgrace.
scandal	4.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	malicious talk, esp. gossip about the private lives of other people.
scandal	5.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a libellous action or statement.
scandal	6.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to disgrace.
scandal	7.
	syl	scan+dal
	pron	<1sk@ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to scandalize.
scandalise	alt
	head	scandalize
	or	scandalize
	syl	scan+dal+ise
	pron	<1sk@nd*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scandalize	0.
	or	scandalise
	syl	scan+dal+ize
	pron	<1sk@nd*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shock, as by improper behaviour.
scandalization	sub
	head	scandalize
	or	scandalisation
	syl	scan+dal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
scandalisation	sub
	head	scandalize
	or	scandalization
	syl	scan+dal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
scandalizer	sub
	head	scandalize
	or	scandaliser
	syl	scan+dal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
scandaliser	sub
	head	scandalize
	or	scandalizer
	syl	scan+dal+2is+er
	pos	n.
scandalmonger	0.
	syl	scan:dal+mon:ger
	pron	<1sk@ndL2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spreads or enjoys scandal, gossip, etc.
Scandaroon	ety	from Scandaroon the former name of Ishenderon a seaport in Turkey
Scandaroon	0.
	syl	Scan+da+roon
	pron	<2sk@nd*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large variety of fancy pigeon having a long thin body and an elongated neck and head.
scandent	ety	C17: from Latin scandere to climb
scandent	0.
	syl	scan+dent
	pron	<1sk@nd*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having a climbing habit.
Scanderbeg	0.
	syl	Scan:der:beg
	pron	<1sk@nd*2beg>
	pos	n.
	def	original name Turkish name 1403-68, Albanian patriot. He was an army commander for the sultan of Turkey until 1443, when he changed sides and drove the Turks from Albania.
Scandian	ety	C17: from Latin Scandia Scandinavia
Scandian	0.
	syl	Scan+di:an
	pron	<1sk@ndi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {Scandinavian}.
scandic	0.
	syl	scan+dic
	pron	<1sk@ndik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing scandium.
Scandinavia	1.
	syl	Scan+di+na+vi:a
	pron	<2sk@ndi1nAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {the Scandinavian Peninsula}. the peninsula of N Europe occupied by Norway and Sweden.
Scandinavia	2.
	syl	Scan+di+na+vi:a
	pron	<2sk@ndi1nAvi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the countries of N Europe, esp. considered as a cultural unit and including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and often Finland, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands.
Scandinavian	1.
	syl	Scan+di+na+vi:an
	pron	<2sk@ndi1nAvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Scandinavia, its inhabitants, or their languages.
Scandinavian	2.
	syl	Scan+di+na+vi:an
	pron	<2sk@ndi1nAvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Scandinavia.
Scandinavian	3.
	syl	Scan+di+na+vi:an
	pron	<2sk@ndi1nAvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Norse}. the northern group of Germanic languages, consisting of Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faeroese.
Scandinavian Shield	0.
	syl	Scan+di+na+vi:an Shield
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Baltic Shield}.
scandium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin Scandia Scandinavia, where it was discovered
scandium	0.
	syl	scan+di:um
	pron	<1sk@ndi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare light silvery-white metallic element occurring in minute quantities in numerous minerals. Symbol: Sc; atomic no.: 21; atomic wt.: 44.96; valency: 3; relative density: 2.99; melting pt.: 1539?%C; boiling pt.: 2832?%C.
scanner	1.
	syl	scan+ner
	pron	<1sk@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that scans.
scanner	2.
	syl	scan+ner
	pron	<1sk@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, usually electronic, used to measure or sample the distribution of some quantity or condition in a particular system, region, or area.
scanner	3.
	syl	scan+ner
	pron	<1sk@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aerial or similar device designed to transmit or receive signals, esp. radar signals, inside a given solid angle of space, thus allowing a particular region to be scanned.
scansion	ety	C17: from Latin: climbing up, from scandere to climb, #7scan 
scansion	0.
	syl	scan+sion
	pron	<1sk@nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of the metrical structure of verse. See {{quantity} (sense 7}), {{stress} (sense 3}).
scansorial	ety	C19: from Latin sc*_ans*_orius, from scandere to climb
scansorial	0.
	syl	scan+so+ri:al
	pron	<sk@n1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	specialized for, characterized by, or relating to climbing.
	exam	1	a scansorial bird.
scant	ety	C14: from Old Norse skamt, from skammr short; related to Old High German scam 
scant	1.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	scarcely sufficient; limited.
	exam	1	he paid her scant attention.
scant	2.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	slightly short of the amount indicated; bare.
	exam	1	a scant ten inches.
scant	3.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	having a short supply (of).
scant	4.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to limit in size or quantity.
scant	5.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a limited or inadequate supply of.
scant	6.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat in a slighting or inadequate manner.
scant	7.
	syl	scant
	pron	<sk@nt>
	pos	adv.
	def	scarcely; barely.
scantly	sub
	head	scant
	syl	scant+ly
	pos	adv.
scantness	sub
	head	scant
	syl	scant+ness
	pos	n.
scantling	ety	C16: changed (through influence of #7scant and {-#7ling %1}) from earlier scantillon, a carpenter's gauge, from Old Norman French escantillon, ultimately from Latin scandere to climb; see #7scan 
scantling	1.
	syl	scant+ling
	pron	<1sk@ntliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of sawn timber, such as a rafter, that has a small cross section.
scantling	2.
	syl	scant+ling
	pron	<1sk@ntliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the dimensions of a piece of building material or the structural parts of a ship, esp. those in cross section.
scantling	3.
	syl	scant+ling
	pron	<1sk@ntliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a building stone, esp. one that is more than 6 feet in length.
scantling	4.
	syl	scant+ling
	pron	<1sk@ntliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity or amount.
scantier	infl
	head	scanty
	syl	scant:i+er
	pos	adj.
scantiest	infl
	head	scanty
	syl	scant:i+est.
	pos	adj.
scanty	1.
	syl	scant:y
	pron	<1sk@nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	limited; barely enough; meagre.
scanty	2.
	syl	scant:y
	pron	<1sk@nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	insufficient; inadequate.
scanty	3.
	syl	scant:y
	pron	<1sk@nti>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking fullness; small.
scantily	sub
	head	scanty
	syl	scant:i+ly
	pos	adv.
scantiness	sub
	head	scanty
	syl	scant:i+ness
	pos	n.
Scapa Flow	0.
	syl	Scap:a Flow
	pron	<1sk@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive landlocked anchorage off the N coast of Scotland, in the Orkney Islands: major British naval base in both World Wars. Length: about 24 km (15 miles). Width: 13 km (8 miles).
scape	ety	C17: from Latin sc*_apus stem, from (Doric) Greek skapos; see #7shaft 
scape	H1.1.
	syl	scape
	pron	<skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a leafless stalk in plants that arises from a rosette of leaves and bears one or more flowers.
scape	H1.2.
	syl	scape
	pron	<skAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a stalklike part, such as the first segment of an insect's antenna.
scapose	sub
	head	scape
	syl	scap+ose
	pos	adj.
'scape	alt
	head	scape
	or	scape
	syl	'scape
	pron	<skAp>
	pos	vb. n. n.
scape	H2.0.
	or	'scape
	syl	scape
	pron	<skAp>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	an archaic word for {escape}.
-scape	ety	ab?!stracted from #7landscape 
-scape	0.
	syl	-scape
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a scene or view of something, esp. a pictorial representation.
	exam	1	seascape.
scapegoat	ety	C16: from #7escape+goat, coined by William Tyndale to translate Biblical Hebrew az*_az*_el (probably) goat for Azazel, mistakenly thought to mean @6goat that escapes@9
scapegoat	1.
	syl	scape+goat
	pron	<1skAp2g*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person made to bear the blame for others.
scapegoat	2.
	syl	scape+goat
	pron	<1skAp2g*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a goat used in the ritual of Yom Kippur (Leviticus 16); it was symbolically laden with the sins of the Israelites and sent into the wilderness to be destroyed.
scapegrace	ety	C19: from #7scape %2+#7grace, alluding to a person who lacks God's grace
scapegrace	0.
	syl	scape+grace
	pron	<1skAp2grAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an idle mischievous person.
scapewheel	0.
	syl	scape+wheel
	pron	<1skAp2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {escape wheel}.
scaphoid	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek skaphoeid*_es, from skaph*_e boat
scaphoid	0.
	syl	scaph+oid
	pron	<1sk@fcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	an obsolete word for {navicular}.
scaphopod	0.
	syl	scaph:o+pod
	pron	<1sk@f*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine mollusc of the class which includes the tusk (or tooth) shells.
scapolite	ety	C19: from German Skapolith, from Greek skapos rod+-#7lite 
scapolite	0.
	syl	scap:o+lite
	pron	<1sk@p*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colourless, white, grey, or violet fluorescent minerals consisting of sodium or calcium aluminium silicate, carbonate, and chloride in tetragonal crystalline form. They occur mainly in impure limestones and pegmatites. Also called: {wernerite}.
scapula	ety	C16: from Late Latin: shoulder
scapulae	infl
	head	scapula
	or	scapulas
	syl	scap:u+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scapulas	infl
	head	scapula
	or	scapulae
	syl	scap:u+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scapula	1.
	syl	scap:u+la
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large flat triangular bones, one on each side side of the back part of the shoulder in man. Nontechnical name: {shoulder blade}.
scapula	2.
	syl	scap:u+la
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in most vertebrates.
scapular	1.
	syl	scap:u+lar
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the scapula.
scapular	2.
	syl	scap:u+lar
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the monastic habit worn by members of many Christian, esp. Roman Catholic, religious orders, consisting of a piece of woollen cloth worn over the shoulders, and hanging down in front and behind to the ankles.
scapular	3.
	syl	scap:u+lar
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	two small rectangular pieces of woollen cloth joined by tapes passing over the shoulders and worn under secular clothes in token of affiliation to a religious order.
scapular	4.
	syl	scap:u+lar
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small feathers that are attached to the humerus of a bird and lie along the shoulder.
scapular	xref
	syl	scap:u+lar
	pron	<1sk@pjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called (for senses 2 and 3): {scapulary}.
scar	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek eskhara scab
scar	H1.1.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	n.
	def	any mark left on the skin or other tissue following the healing of a wound, etc.
scar	H1.2.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent change in a person's character resulting from emotional distress.
	exam	1	his wife's death left its scars on him.
scar	H1.3.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark on a plant indicating the former point of attachment of a part, esp. the attachment of a leaf to a stem.
scar	H1.4.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark of damage; blemish.
scars	infl
	head	scar
	syl	scars
	pos	vb.
scarring	infl
	head	scar
	syl	scar+ring
	pos	vb.
scarred	infl
	head	scar
	syl	scarred.
	pos	vb.
scar	H1.5.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or become marked with a scar.
scar	H1.6.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to heal leaving a scar.
scar	ety	C14: from Old Norse sker low reef, #7skerry 
scar	H2.1.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bare craggy rock formation.
scar	H2.2.
	syl	scar
	pron	<ska:>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar formation in a river or sea.
scarab	ety	C16: from Latin scarabaeus; probably related to Greek karabos horned beetle
scarab	1.
	syl	scar+ab
	pron	<1sk@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	any scarabaeid beetle, esp. ({sacred scarab}) , regarded by the ancient Egyptians as divine.
scarab	2.
	syl	scar+ab
	pron	<1sk@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	the scarab as represented on amulets, etc., of ancient Egypt, or in hieroglyphics as a symbol of the solar deity.
scarabaeid	ety	C19: from New Latin
scarabaean	alt
	head	scarabaeid
	or	scarabaeid
	syl	scar:a+bae:an
	pron	<2sk@r*1bE*n>
	pos	n.
scarabaeid	1.
	or	scarabaean
	syl	scar:a+bae+id
	pron	<2sk@r*1bEid>
	pos	n.
	def	any beetle of the family including the sacred scarab and other dung beetles, the chafers, goliath beetles, and rhinoceros beetles.
scarabaeid	2.
	or	scarabaean
	syl	scar:a+bae+id
	pron	<2sk@r*1bEid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
scarabaeoid	1.
	syl	scar:a+bae+oid
	pron	<2sk@r*1bEcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {scar@.a+boid} (#!sk@ar$$@!b@$$Id). of, relating to, or resembling a scarabaeid.
scarabaeoid	2.
	syl	scar:a+bae+oid
	pron	<2sk@r*1bEcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a former word for {{lamellicorn} (sense 1).
scarabaeuses	infl
	head	scarabaeus
	or	scarabaei
	syl	scar:a+bae+us:es
	pron	<-1bEI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scarabaei	infl
	head	scarabaeus
	or	scarabaeuses
	syl	scar:a+bae:i
	pron	<-1bEI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scarabaeus	0.
	syl	scar:a+bae+us
	pron	<2sk@r*1bE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {scarab}.
Scaramouch	ety	C17: via French from Italian Scaramuccia, from scaramuccia a #7skirmish 
Scaramouche	alt
	head	Scaramouch
	or	Scaramouch
	syl	Scar:a+mouche
	pron	<1sk@r*2mauC>, <-2mu:C>
	pos	n.
Scaramouch	0.
	or	Scaramouche
	syl	Scar:a+mouch
	pron	<1sk@r*2mauC>, <-2mu:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a stock character who appears as a boastful coward in commedia dell'arte and farce.
Scarborough	0.
	syl	Scar+borough
	pron	<1ska:br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing port and resort in NE England, in North Yorkshire on the North Sea: developed as a spa after 1660; ruined 12th-century castle. Pop.: 44370 (1971).
scarce	ety	C13: from Old Norman French scars, from Vulgar Latin excarpsus (unattested) plucked out, from Latin excerpere to select; see #7excerpt 
scarce	1.
	syl	scarce
	pron	<ske*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	rarely encountered.
scarce	2.
	syl	scarce
	pron	<ske*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	insufficient to meet the demand.
make oneself scarce	3.
	head	scarce
	syl	make oneself scarce.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go away, esp. suddenly. {~}
scarce	4.
	syl	scarce
	pron	<ske*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	scarcely.
scarceness	sub
	head	scarce
	syl	scarce+ness
	pos	n.
scarcely	1.
	syl	scarce+ly
	pron	<1ske*sli>
	pos	adv.
	def	hardly at all; only just.
scarcely	2.
	syl	scarce+ly
	pron	<1ske*sli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Often used ironically.
	def	probably not or definitely not.
	exam	1	that is scarcely justification for your actions.#e
scarcement	ety	C16: probably from obsolete sense of #7scarce to reduce+-#7ment 
scarcement	0.
	syl	scarce+ment
	pron	<1ske*sm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge in a wall.
scarcities	infl
	head	scarcity
	syl	scar+ci:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scarcity	1.
	syl	scar+ci:ty
	pron	<1ske*siti>
	pos	n.
	def	inadequate supply; dearth; paucity.
scarcity	2.
	syl	scar+ci:ty
	pron	<1ske*siti>
	pos	n.
	def	rarity or infrequent occurrence.
scare	ety	C12: from Old Norse skirra; related to Norwegian skjerra, Swedish dialect skjarra 
scare	1.
	syl	scare
	pron	<ske*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fill or be filled with fear or alarm.
scare	2.
	syl	scare
	pron	<ske*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away or off
	def	to drive (away) by frightening.
scare	3.
	syl	scare
	pron	<ske*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	U.S. informal. foll by up
	def	to produce (a meal, etc.) quickly from what is available.
scare	4.
	syl	scare
	pron	<ske*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden attack of fear or alarm.
scare	5.
	syl	scare
	pron	<ske*>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of general fear or alarm.
scarer	sub
	head	scare
	syl	scar+er
	pos	n.
scaringly	sub
	head	scare
	syl	scar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scarecrow	1.
	syl	scare+crow
	pron	<1ske*2kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, usually in the shape of a man, made out of sticks and old clothes to scare birds away from seeds, etc.
scarecrow	2.
	syl	scare+crow
	pron	<1ske*2kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that appears frightening but is not actually harmful.
scarecrow	3.a.
	syl	scare+crow
	pron	<1ske*2kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an untidy-looking person.
scarecrow	3.b.
	syl	scare+crow
	pron	<1ske*2kr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a very thin person.
scaremonger	0.
	syl	scare+mon:ger
	pron	<1ske*2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who delights in spreading rumours of disaster.
scaremongering	sub
	head	scaremonger
	syl	scare+2mon:ger+ing
	pos	n.
scarf	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; compare Old Norman French escarpe, Medieval Latin scrippum pilgrim's pack; see #7{scrip %2}
scarfs	infl
	head	scarf
	or	scarves
	syl	scarfs
	pron	<ska:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scarves	infl
	head	scarf
	or	scarfs
	syl	scarves
	pron	<ska:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scarf	H1.1.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular, triangular, or long narrow piece of cloth worn around the head, neck, or shoulders for warmth or decoration.
scarf	H1.2.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to wrap with or as if with a scarf.
scarf	H1.3.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to use as or in the manner of a scarf.
scarf	ety	C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian skarv, Swedish skarf, Low German, Dutch scherf #7scarf %1
scarfs	infl
	head	scarf
	syl	scarfs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scarf	H2.1.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scarf joint, scarfed joint}. a lapped joint between two pieces of timber made by notching or grooving the ends and strapping, bolting, or gluing the two pieces together.
scarf	H2.2.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of a piece of timber shaped to form such a joint.
scarf	H2.3.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Whaling.
	def	an incision made along a whale's body before stripping off the blubber.
scarf	H2.4.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two pieces of timber) by means of a scarf.
scarf	H2.5.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a scarf on (a piece of timber).
scarf	H2.6.
	syl	scarf
	pron	<ska:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a scarf in (a whale).
scarfskin	ety	C17: from #7scarf %1 (in the sense: an outer covering)
scarfskin	0.
	syl	scarf+skin
	pron	<1ska:f2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost layer of the skin; epidermis or cuticle.
scarificator	0.
	syl	scar:i+fi+ca+tor
	pron	<1ske*rifi2kAt*>, <1sk@ri->
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical in?!stru?!ment for use in puncturing the skin or other tissue.
scarify	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin scar*_if*_are to scratch open, from Greek skariphasthai to draw, from skariphos a pencil &- @!scar@.i+fi+#!ca+tion n.
scarifies	infl
	head	scarify
	syl	scar:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scarifying	infl
	head	scarify
	syl	scar:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scarified	infl
	head	scarify
	syl	scar:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scarify	1.
	syl	scar:i+fy
	pron	<1ske*ri2fI>, <1sk@ri->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to make tiny punctures or superficial incisions in (the skin or other tissue), as for inoculating.
scarify	2.a.
	syl	scar:i+fy
	pron	<1ske*ri2fI>, <1sk@ri->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break up and loosen (soil) to a shallow depth.
scarify	2.b.
	syl	scar:i+fy
	pron	<1ske*ri2fI>, <1sk@ri->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scratch or abrade the outer surface of (seeds) to increase water absorption or hasten germination.
scarify	3.
	syl	scar:i+fy
	pron	<1ske*ri2fI>, <1sk@ri->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wound with harsh criticism.
scarifier	sub
	head	scarify
	syl	scar:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
scarious	ety	C19: from New Latin scari*_osus, of uncertain origin
scariose	alt
	head	scarious
	or	scarious
	syl	scar:i+ose
	pron	<1ske*ri2*us>
	pos	adj.
scarious	0.
	or	scariose
	syl	scar:i+ous
	pron	<1ske*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	membranous, dry, and brownish in colour.
	exam	1	scarious bracts.
scarlatina	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Italian scarlattina, diminutive of scarlatto #7scarlet 
scarlatina	0.
	syl	scar+la+ti+na
	pron	<2ska:l*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {scarlet fever}.
scarlatinal	sub
	head	scarlatina
	or	scarlatinous
	syl	scar+la+1ti+nal
	pron	<2ska:l*1tEn*s>, <ska:1l@tin*s>
	pos	adj.
scarlatinous	sub
	head	scarlatina
	or	scarlatinal
	syl	scar+la+ti+nous
	pron	<2ska:l*1tEn*s>, <ska:1l@tin*s>
	pos	adj.
Alessandro	1.
	head	Scarlatti
	syl	A:les:san:dro
	pron	<2alAs1sandro>
	def	??1659-1725, Italian composer; regarded as the founder of modern opera.
Scarlatti	2.
	syl	Scar:lat:ti
	pron	<ska:1l@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, ({Giuseppe) Do@.me@.ni@.co} (do#!me$:niko). 1685-1757, Italian composer and harpsichordist, in Portugal and Spain from 1720. He wrote over 550 single-movement sonatas for harpsichord, many of them exercises in virtuoso technique.
scarlet	ety	C13: from Old French escarlate, of unknown origin
scarlet	1.
	syl	scar+let
	pron	<1ska:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a vivid red colour, sometimes with an orange tinge.
scarlet	2.
	syl	scar+let
	pron	<1ska:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth or clothing of this colour.
scarlet	3.
	syl	scar+let
	pron	<1ska:lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour scarlet.
scarlet	4.
	syl	scar+let
	pron	<1ska:lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	sinful or immoral, esp. unchaste.
scarlet fever	0.
	syl	scar+let fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute communicable disease characterized by fever, strawberry-coloured tongue, and a typical rash starting on the neck and chest and spreading to the abdomen and limbs, caused by the bacterium Technical name: {scarlatina}.
scarlet hat	0.
	syl	scar+let hat
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {red hat}.
scarlet letter	0.
	syl	scar+let let+ter
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. among U.S. Puritans
	def	a scarlet letter formerly worn by a person convicted of adultery.
scarlet pimpernel	0.
	syl	scar+let pim+per+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a primulaceous plant, of temperate regions, having small red, purple, or white star-shaped flowers that close in bad weather. Also called: {shepherd's} (or {poor man's) weatherglass}.
scarlet runner	0.
	syl	scar+let run+ner
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing perennial bean plant, (or of tropical America, having scarlet flowers: widely cultivated for its long green edible pods containing edible seeds. Also called: {runner bean, string bean}.
scarlet tanager	0.
	syl	scar+let tan:a+ger
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American tanager, the male of which has a bright red head and body with black wings and tail.
scarlet woman	1.
	syl	scar+let wom+an
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a sinful woman described in Revelation 17, interpreted as a figure either of pagan Rome or of the Roman Catholic Church regarded as typifying vice overlaid with gaudy pageantry.
scarlet woman	2.
	syl	scar+let wom+an
	pos	n.
	def	any sexually promiscuous woman, esp. a prostitute.
scarp	ety	C16: from Italian scarpa 
scarp	1.
	syl	scarp
	pron	<ska:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep slope, esp. one formed by erosion or faulting; escarpment. See also {cuesta}.
scarp	2.
	syl	scarp
	pron	<ska:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	the side of a ditch cut nearest to and immediately below a rampart.
scarp	3.
	syl	scarp
	pron	<ska:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to wear or cut so as to form a steep slope.
scarper	ety	of uncertain origin
scarper	1.
	syl	scarp+er
	pron	<1ska:p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to depart in haste.
scarper	2.
	syl	scarp+er
	pron	<1ska:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a hasty departure.
Paul	infl
	head	Scarron
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Scarron	0.
	syl	Scar:ron
	pron	French <ska1r?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	1610-60, French comic dramatist and novelist, noted particularly for his picaresque novel (1651-57).
scarves	0.
	syl	scarves
	pron	<ska:vz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {scarf}.
scarier	infl
	head	scary
	syl	scar:i+er
	pos	adj.
scariest	infl
	head	scary
	syl	scar:i+est.
	pos	adj.
scary	1.
	syl	scar:y
	pron	<1ske*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	causing fear or alarm; frightening.
scary	2.
	syl	scar:y
	pron	<1ske*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	easily roused to fear; timid.
scat	ety	C19: perhaps from a hiss+the word cat, used to frighten away cats
scats	infl
	head	scat
	syl	scats
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scatting	infl
	head	scat
	syl	scat+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scatted	infl
	head	scat
	syl	scat+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scat	H1.0.
	syl	scat
	pron	<sk@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	to go away in haste.
scat	ety	C20: perhaps imitative
scat	H2.1.
	syl	scat
	pron	<sk@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of jazz singing characterized by improvised vocal sounds instead of words.
scats	infl
	head	scat
	syl	scats
	pos	vb.
scatting	infl
	head	scat
	syl	scat+ting
	pos	vb.
scatted	infl
	head	scat
	syl	scat+ted.
	pos	vb.
scat	H2.2.
	syl	scat
	pron	<sk@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sing jazz in this way.
scat	ety	C20: shortened from Scatophagus; see #7scato -
scat	H3.0.
	syl	scat
	pron	<sk@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine and freshwater percoid fish of the Asian family esp. which has a beautiful coloration.
scathe	ety	Old English sceatha; related to Old Norse skathi, Old Saxon scatho 
scathe	1.
	syl	scathe
	pron	<skA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to attack with severe criticism.
scathe	2.
	syl	scathe
	pron	<skA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to injure.
scathe	3.
	syl	scathe
	pron	<skA@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	harm.
scatheful	sub
	head	scathe
	syl	scathe+ful
	pos	adj.
scathing	1.
	syl	scath+ing
	pron	<1skA@diG>
	pos	adj.
	def	harshly critical; scornful.
	exam	1	a scathing remark.
scathing	2.
	syl	scath+ing
	pron	<1skA@diG>
	pos	adj.
	def	damaging; painful.
scathingly	sub
	head	scathing
	syl	scath+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scato-	ety	from Greek sk*_or, skat-
scatology	1.
	syl	sca+tol+o:gy
	pron	<sk@1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of excrement, esp. in medicine for diagnostic purposes, and in palaeontology of fossilized excrement.
scatology	2.
	syl	sca+tol+o:gy
	pron	<sk@1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	obscenity or preoccupation with obscenity, esp. in the form of references to excrement.
scatological	sub
	head	scatology
	or	scatologic
	syl	scat:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sk@t*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
scatologic	sub
	head	scatology
	or	scatological
	syl	scat:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
scatologist	sub
	head	scatology
	syl	sca+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
scatter	ety	C13: probably a variant of #7shatter 
scatter	1.
	syl	scat+ter
	pron	<1sk@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw about in various directions; strew.
scatter	2.
	syl	scat+ter
	pron	<1sk@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate and move or cause to move in various directions; disperse.
scatter	3.
	syl	scat+ter
	pron	<1sk@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deviate or cause to deviate in many directions, as in the diffuse reflection or refraction of light.
scatter	4.
	syl	scat+ter
	pron	<1sk@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scattering.
scatter	5.
	syl	scat+ter
	pron	<1sk@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance or a number of objects scattered about.
scatterable	sub
	head	scatter
	syl	scat+ter+a:ble
	pos	adj.
scatterer	sub
	head	scatter
	syl	scat+ter+er
	pos	n.
scatteringly	sub
	head	scatter
	syl	scat+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scatterbrain	0.
	syl	scat:ter+brain
	pron	<1sk@t*2brAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is incapable of serious thought or concentration.
scatterbrained	sub
	head	scatterbrain
	syl	scat:ter+2brained
	pos	adj.
scatter-gun	0.
	syl	scat:ter-gun
	pos	n.
	def	a shotgun.
scattering	1.
	syl	scat+ter+ing
	pron	<1sk@t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount.
scattering	2.
	syl	scat+ter+ing
	pron	<1sk@t*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the process in which particles, atoms, etc., are deflected as a result of collision.
scatter pin	0.
	syl	scat+ter pin
	pos	n.
	def	a small decorative pin usually worn in groups of two or three.
scatter rug	0.
	syl	scat+ter rug
	pos	n.
	def	a small rug used to cover a limited area.
scatty	ety	C20: from #7scatterbrained 
scattier	infl
	head	scatty
	syl	scat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
scattiest	infl
	head	scatty
	syl	scat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
scatty	0.
	syl	scat+ty
	pron	<1sk@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	empty-headed, frivolous, or thoughtless.
scattily	sub
	head	scatty
	syl	scat+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
scattiness	sub
	head	scatty
	syl	scat+ti+ness
	pos	n.
scaup	ety	C16: Scottish variant of #7scalp 
scaup duck	alt
	head	scaup
	or	scaup
	syl	scaup duck
	pron	<skc:p>
	pos	n.
scaup	0.
	or	scaup duck
	syl	scaup
	pron	<skc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two diving ducks, ({greater scaup}) or ({lesser scaup}) , of Europe and America, having a black-and-white plumage in the male. Also called (U.S.): {bluebill, broadbill}.
scauper	0.
	syl	scau+per
	pron	<1skc:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {scorper}.
scavenge	1.
	syl	scav+enge
	pron	<1sk@vinJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search for (anything usable) among discarded material.
scavenge	2.
	syl	scav+enge
	pron	<1sk@vinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purify (a molten metal) by bubbling a suitable gas through it. The gas may be inert or may react with the impurities.
scavenge	3.
	syl	scav+enge
	pron	<1sk@vinJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clean up filth from (streets, etc.).
scavenge	4.
	syl	scav+enge
	pron	<1sk@vinJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to act as a scavenger for (atoms, molecules, ions, radicals, etc.).
scavenger	ety	C16: from Anglo-Norman scawager, from Old Norman French escauwage examination, from escauwer to scrutinize, of Germanic origin; related to Flemish scauwen  &- #!scav+en+ger@.y n.
scavenger	1.
	syl	scav+en+ger
	pron	<1sk@vinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects things discarded by others.
scavenger	2.
	syl	scav+en+ger
	pron	<1sk@vinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal that feeds on decaying organic matter, esp. on refuse.
scavenger	3.
	syl	scav+en+ger
	pron	<1sk@vinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to a chemical reaction or mixture to counteract the effect of impurities.
scavenger	4.
	syl	scav+en+ger
	pron	<1sk@vinJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to clean the streets.
ScD	0.
	syl	Sc.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Science.
SCE	0.
	syl	S.C.E.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Scottish Certificate of Education.
scenario	ety	C19: via Italian from Latin sc*_en*_arium, from sc*_ena; see #7scene  &-sce+nar+ist (#!si$:n$$r$I#!st, s$I#!na$:-) n.
scenarios	infl
	head	scenario
	syl	sce+nar:i:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scenario	0.
	syl	sce+nar:i:o
	pron	<si1na:ri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a summary of the plot of a play, etc., including information about its characters, scenes, etc.
scend	ety	C17: perhaps from #7descend or #7ascend 
send	alt
	head	scend
	or	scend
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
scends	infl
	head	scend
	or	sends
	syl	scends
	pos	vb.
scending	infl
	head	scend
	or	sending
	syl	scend+ing
	pos	vb.
scended	infl
	head	scend
	or	sent
	syl	scend+ed
	pos	vb.
sends	infl
	head	scend
	or	scends
	syl	sends
	pos	vb.
sending	infl
	head	scend
	or	scending
	syl	send+ing
	pos	vb.
sent	infl
	head	scend
	or	scended
	syl	sent.
	pos	vb.
scend	1.
	or	send
	syl	scend
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to surge upwards in a heavy sea.
scend	2.
	or	send
	syl	scend
	pron	<send>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the upward heaving of a vessel pitching.
scend	3.
	or	send
	syl	scend
	pron	<send>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the forward lift given a vessel by the sea.
scene	ety	C16: from Latin sc*_ena theatrical stage, from Greek sk*_en*_e tent, stage
scene	1.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where an action or event, real or imaginary, occurs.
scene	2.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the setting for the action of a play, novel, etc.
scene	3.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an incident or situation, real or imaginary, esp. as described or represented.
scene	4.a.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of an act of a play, in which the time is continuous and the setting fixed.
scene	4.b.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a single event, esp. a significant one, in a play.
scene	5.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a shot or series of shots that constitutes a unit of the action.
scene	6.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the backcloths, stage setting, etc., for a play or film set; scenery.
scene	7.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the prospect of a place, landscape, etc.
scene	8.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a display of emotion, esp. an embarrassing one to the onlookers.
scene	9.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the environment for a specific activity.
	exam	1	the fashion scene.
scene	10.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	interest or chosen occupation.
	exam	1	classical music is not my scene.
scene	11.
	syl	scene
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the stage, esp. of a theatre in ancient Greece or Rome.
behind the scenes	12.
	head	scene
	syl	behind the scenes.
	def	out of public view.
bay	alt
	head	scene dock
	or	scene dock
	syl	bay
	pos	n.
scene dock	0.
	or	bay
	syl	scene dock
	pos	n.
	def	a place in a theatre where scenery is stored, usually near the stage.
scenery	ety	C18: from Italian #7scenario 
sceneries	infl
	head	scenery
	syl	scen+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scenery	1.
	syl	scen+er:y
	pron	<1sEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural features of a landscape.
scenery	2.
	syl	scen+er:y
	pron	<1sEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	the painted backcloths, stage structures, etc., used to represent a location in a theatre or studio.
scenic	1.
	syl	sce+nic
	pron	<1sEnik>, <1sen->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to natural scenery.
scenic	2.
	syl	sce+nic
	pron	<1sEnik>, <1sen->
	pos	adj.
	def	having beautiful natural scenery.
	exam	1	a scenic drive.
scenic	3.
	syl	sce+nic
	pron	<1sEnik>, <1sen->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the stage or stage scenery.
scenic	4.
	syl	sce+nic
	pron	<1sEnik>, <1sen->
	pos	adj.
	usage	in painting, etc.
	def	representing a scene, such as a scene of action or a historical event.
scenically	sub
	head	scenic
	syl	sce+ni+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
scenic railway	1.
	syl	sce+nic rail+way
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature railway used for amuse?!ment in a park, zoo, etc.
scenic railway	2.
	syl	sce+nic rail+way
	pos	n.
	def	a roller coaster.
scenography	ety	C17:@T via@T Latin@T from @T Greek @T sk*_enographia@T a@T drawing in perspective, from sk*_en*_e #7scene 
scenography	1.
	syl	sce+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<sE1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of portraying objects or scenes in perspective.
scenography	2.
	syl	sce+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<sE1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	scene painting, esp. in ancient Greece.@T
scenographer	sub
	head	scenography
	syl	sce+1nog+raph+er
	pos	n.
scenographic	sub
	head	scenography
	or	scenographical
	syl	sce+no+graph+ic
	pron	<2sEn*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
scenographical	sub
	head	scenography
	or	scenographic
	syl	sce+no+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
scenographically	sub
	head	scenography
	syl	sce+no+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
scent	1.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive smell, esp. a pleasant one.
scent	2.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a smell left in passing, by which a person or animal may be traced.
scent	3.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	a trail, clue, or guide.
scent	4.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	an instinctive ability for finding out or detecting.
scent	5.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. Brit.) for {perfume}.
scent	6.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to recognize or be aware of by or as if by the smell.
scent	7.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a suspicion of; detect.
	exam	1	I scent foul play.
scent	8.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill with odour or fragrance.
scent	9.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of hounds, etc.
	def	to hunt by the sense of smell.
scent	10.
	syl	scent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smell (at).
	exam	1	the dog scented the air. [C14: from Old French sentir
scentless	sub
	head	scent
	syl	scent+less
	pos	adj.
sceptic	ety	C16: from Latin scepticus, from Greek skeptikos one who reflects upon, from skeptesthai to consider
skeptic	alt
	head	sceptic
	or	sceptic
	syl	skep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sceptic	1.
	or	skeptic
	syl	scep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who habitually doubts the authenticity of accepted beliefs.
sceptic	2.
	or	skeptic
	syl	scep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who mistrusts people, ideas, etc., in general.
sceptic	3.
	or	skeptic
	syl	scep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who doubts the truth of religion, esp. Christianity.
sceptic	4.
	or	skeptic
	syl	scep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sceptics; sceptical.
sceptical	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	skeptical
	syl	scep+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
skeptical	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	sceptical
	syl	skep+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S
sceptically	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	skeptically
	syl	scep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
skeptically	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	sceptically
	syl	skep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
scepticalness	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	skepticalness
	syl	scep+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
skepticalness	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	scepticalness
	syl	skep+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
scepticism	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	skepticism
	syl	scep+ti+cism
	pos	n.
skepticism	sub
	head	sceptic
	or	scepticism
	syl	skep+ti+cism
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Skeptic	alt
	head	Sceptic
	or	Sceptic
	syl	Skep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Sceptic	1.
	or	Skeptic
	syl	Scep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of the ancient Greek schools of philosophy, esp. that of Pyrrho, who believed that real knowledge of things is impossible.
Sceptic	2.
	or	Skeptic
	syl	Scep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Sceptics.
Scepticism	sub
	head	Sceptic
	or	Skepticism
	syl	Scep+ti+cism
	pos	n.
Skepticism	sub
	head	Sceptic
	or	Scepticism
	syl	Skep+ti+cism
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sceptre	ety	C13: from Old French sceptre, from Latin sc*_eptrum, from Greek skeptron staff
scepter	alt
	head	sceptre
	or	sceptre
	syl	scep+ter
	pron	<1sept*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sceptre	1.
	or	scepter
	syl	scep+tre
	pron	<1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial staff held by a monarch as the symbol of authority.
sceptre	2.
	or	scepter
	syl	scep+tre
	pron	<1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	imperial authority; sovereignty.
sceptre	3.
	or	scepter
	syl	scep+tre
	pron	<1sept*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest with authority.
sceptred	sub
	head	sceptre
	or	sceptered
	syl	scep+tred
	pos	adj.
sceptered	sub
	head	sceptre
	or	sceptred
	syl	scep+tered
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
sch	0.
	syl	sch.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	school.
Schadenfreude	ety	German: from Schaden harm + Freude joy 
Schadenfreude	0.
	syl	Scha+den+freude
	pron	German. <1Sa:dN2frcid*>
	pos	n.
	def	delight in another's misfortune.
Schaerbeek	0.
	syl	Schaer+beek
	pron	Flemish <1sxa:rbA:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Belgium, in Brabant province: an industrial suburb of Brussels. Pop.: 118950 (1970).
Schaffhausen	1.
	syl	Schaff+hau+sen
	pron	German <Saf1hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a small canton of N Switzerland. Pop.: 72854 (1970). Area: 298 sq. km (115 sq. miles).
Schaffhausen	2.
	syl	Schaff+hau+sen
	pron	German <Saf1hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Switzerland, capital of Schaffhausen canton, on the Rhine. Pop.: 37035 (1970). French name: {Schaffhouse}.
schappe	ety	from German
schappe	0.
	syl	schap+pe
	pron	<1S@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a yarn or fabric made from waste silk.
schatchonim	infl
	head	schatchen
	or	schatchens
	syl	schat+cho+nim
	pron	<Sat1xcnim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schatchens	infl
	head	schatchen
	or	schatchonim
	syl	schat+chens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schatchen	0.
	syl	schat+chen
	pron	Yiddish. <1Satx*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shadchan}.
Schaumburg-Lippe	0.
	syl	Schaum:burg-Lip:pe
	pron	German <1Saumburk> <1lip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of NW Germany, between Westphalia and Hanover: part of Lower Saxony since 1946.
schedule	ety	C14: earlier cedule, sedule via Old French from Late Latin schedula small piece of paper, from Latin scheda sheet of paper
schedule	1.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan of procedure for a project, allotting the work to be done and the time for it.
schedule	2.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of items.
	exam	1	a schedule of fixed prices.
schedule	3.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of times, esp. of arrivals and departures; timetable.
schedule	4.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of tasks to be performed, esp. within a set period.
schedule	5.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a list or inventory, usually supplementary to a contract, will, etc.
on schedule	6.
	head	schedule
	syl	on schedule.
	def	at the expected or planned time.
schedule	7.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a schedule of or place in a schedule.
schedule	8.
	syl	sched+ule
	pron	<1Sedju:l>, <also>, <esp> <U.S> <1skeJu*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan to occur at a certain time.
schedular	sub
	head	schedule
	syl	sched:u+lar
	pos	adj.
scheduled castes	0.
	syl	sched+uled castes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	certain classes in Indian society offically granted special concessions. See {Harijan}.
the	infl
	head	scheduled territories
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
scheduled territories	0.
	syl	sched+uled ter+ri+to:ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {sterling area}.
Walter	infl
	head	Scheel
	syl	Wal:ter
	pron	<1valt*r>
	pos	n.
Scheel	0.
	syl	Scheel
	pron	German <SA:l>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, West German statesman; president of West Germany since 1974.
Karl Wilhelm	infl
	head	Scheele
	syl	Karl Wil:helm
	pron	<ka:rl> <1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Scheele	0.
	syl	Schee:le
	pron	Swedish <1SA:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	1742-86, Swedish chemist. He discovered oxygen, independ?!ently of Priestley, and many other substances.
scheelite	ety	C19: from German Scheelit, named after K. W. S#7cheele
scheelite	0.
	syl	scheel+ite
	pron	<1SElIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, brownish, or greenish mineral, usually fluorescent, consisting of calcium tungstate in tetragonal crystalline form with some tungsten often replaced by molybdenum: occurs principally in contact metamorphic rocks and quartz veins, and is an important source of tungsten and purified calcium tungstate. Formula: CaWO\4.
Scheldt	0.
	syl	Scheldt
	pron	<Selt>, <skelt>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Europe, rising in NE France and flowing north and northeast through W Belgium to Antwerp, then northwest to the North Sea in the SW Netherlands. Length: 435 km (270 miles). Flemish and Dutch name: {Schel+de} (#!s$x$eld$e). French name: {Escaut}.
Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph von	infl
	head	Schelling
	syl	Frie:drich Wil:helm Jo:seph von
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1vilhelm> <1jo:zef> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Schelling	0.
	syl	Schel:ling
	pron	German <1SeliG>
	pos	n.
	def	1775-1854, German philosopher. He expanded Fichte's idea that there is one reality, the infinite and absolute Ego, by regarding nature as an absolute being working towards self-consciousness. His works include (1797) and (1800).
Schellingian	sub
	head	Schelling
	syl	Schel+lin+gi:an
	pron	<Se1liGi*n>
	pos	adj.
schema	ety	C19: from Greek: form
schemata	infl
	head	schema
	syl	sche+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schema	1.
	syl	sche+ma
	pron	<1skEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan, diagram, or scheme.
schema	2.
	syl	sche+ma
	pron	<1skEm*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Kant
	def	a rule or principle that enables the understanding to apply its categories and unify experience.
	exam	1	universal succession is the schema of causality.
schema	3.
	syl	sche+ma
	pron	<1skEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the internal representation of the external world, consisting of an organized set of concepts or internalized actions, which is constantly compared with information from the external world during perception of cognition. See also {cognitive theory}.
schematic	1.
	syl	sche+mat+ic
	pron	<ski1m@tik>, <skE->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the nature of a diagram, plan, or schema.
schematic	2.
	syl	sche+mat+ic
	pron	<ski1m@tik>, <skE->
	pos	n.
	def	a schematic diagram, esp. of an electrical circuit, etc.
schematically	sub
	head	schematic
	syl	sche+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
schematism	0.
	syl	sche+ma+tism
	pron	<1skEm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the general form, arrange?!ment, or classification of something.
schematise	alt
	head	schematize
	or	schematize
	syl	sche+ma+tise
	pron	<1skEm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
schematize	0.
	or	schematise
	syl	sche+ma+tize
	pron	<1skEm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into or arrange in a scheme.
schematization	sub
	head	schematize
	or	schematisation
	syl	sche+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
schematisation	sub
	head	schematize
	or	schematization
	syl	sche+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
scheme	ety	C16: from Latin schema, from Greek skh*_ema form
scheme	1.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic plan for a course of action.
scheme	2.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic arrangement of correlated parts; system.
scheme	3.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret plot.
scheme	4.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a visionary or unrealizable project.
scheme	5.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a chart, diagram, or outline.
scheme	6.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an astrological diagram giving the aspects of celestial bodies at a particular time.
scheme	7.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a plan formally adopted by a commercial enterprise or governmental body, as for pensions, etc.
scheme	8.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise a system for.
scheme	9.
	syl	scheme
	pron	<skEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner.
schemer	sub
	head	scheme
	syl	schem+er
	pos	n.
scheming	infl
	syl	schem+ing.
	pos	adj.
scheming	0.
	syl	schem+ing
	pron	<1skEmiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to making plots; cunning. {~} {2}. intrigues.
schemingly	sub
	head	scheming
	syl	schem+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scherzando	ety	Italian, literally: joking. See #7scherzo 
	infl
	head	scherzando
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
scherzando	1.
	syl	scher+zan+do
	pron	<ske*1ts@nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be per?!formed in a light-hearted manner.
scherzandi	infl
	head	scherzando
	or	scherzandos
	syl	scher+zan+di
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scherzandos	infl
	head	scherzando
	or	scherzandi
	syl	scher+zan+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scherzando	2.
	syl	scher+zan+do
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement, passage, etc., directed to be performed in this way.
scherzo	ety	Italian: joke, of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German scherzen to jest
scherzos	infl
	head	scherzo
	or	scherzi
	syl	scher+zos
	pron	<-tsE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scherzi	infl
	head	scherzo
	or	scherzos
	syl	scher+zi
	pron	<-tsE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scherzo	0.
	syl	scher+zo
	pron	<1ske*ts*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a brisk lively movement, developed from the minuet, with a contrastive middle section (a trio). See {{minuet} (sense 2}).
Elsa	1.
	head	Schiaparelli
	syl	El:sa
	pron	<1Alsa>
	def	1896-1973, Italian couturi*`ere, noted esp. for the dramatic colours of her designs.
Giovanni Virginio	2.
	head	Schiaparelli
	syl	Gio:van:ni Vir:gin:io
	pron	<Jo1vanni> <vir?!1JEnjo>
	def	1835-1910, Italian astronomer, who discovered the asteroid Hesperia (1861) and the canals of Mars (1877).
Schickard	0.
	syl	Schick+ard
	pron	<1Sik*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, about 215 kilometres (134 miles) in diameter.
Schick test	ety	C20: named after Bela Schick (1877-1967), U.S. paediatrician
Schick test	0.
	syl	Schick test
	pron	<Sik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a skin test to determine immunity to diphtheria: a dilute diphtheria toxin is injected into the skin; within two or three days a red inflamed area will develop if no antibodies are present.
Schiedam	0.
	syl	Schie+dam
	pron	Dutch <sxE1dam>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Netherlands, in South Holland province west of Rotterdam: gin distilleries. Pop.: 81202 (1973 est.).
schiller	ety	C19: from German Schiller iridescence, from Old High German scilihen to blink
schiller	0.
	syl	schil+ler
	pron	<1Sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusual metallic lustre in some minerals caused by internal reflection from certain inclusions such as gas cavities.
Johann Christoph Friedrich von	infl
	head	Schiller
	syl	Jo:hann Chris:toph Frie:drich von
	pron	<1jo:han> <1kristcf> <1frEdri*,c> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Schiller	0.
	syl	Schil:ler
	pron	German <1Sil*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1759-1805, German poet, dramatist, historian, and critic. His concern with the ideal freedom of the human spirit to rise above the constraints placed upon it is reflected in his great trilogy (1800) and in (1800).
schilling	ety	C18: from German: #7shilling 
schilling	1.
	syl	schil+ling
	pron	<1SiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Austria, divided into 100 groschen.
schilling	2.
	syl	schil+ling
	pron	<1SiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an old German coin of low denomination.
schipperke	ety	C19: from Dutch, literally: little boatman. See #7{skipper %1}
schipperke	0.
	syl	schip+per+ke
	pron	<1Sip*ki>, <1skip->
	pos	n.
	def	a small breed of dog with a foxy head, pricked ears, and usually a black coat.
schism	ety	C14: from Church Latin schisma, from Greek skhisma a cleft, from skhizein to split
schism	1.
	syl	schism
	pron	<1siz*m>, <1skiz->
	pos	n.
	def	the division of a group into opposing factions.
schism	2.
	syl	schism
	pron	<1siz*m>, <1skiz->
	pos	n.
	def	the factions so formed.
schism	3.
	syl	schism
	pron	<1siz*m>, <1skiz->
	pos	n.
	def	division within or separation from an established Church, esp. the Roman Catholic Church, not necessarily involving differences in doctrine.
schismatical	alt
	head	schismatic
	or	schismatic
	syl	schis+mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
schismatic	1.
	or	schismatical
	syl	schis+mat+ic
	pron	<siz1m@tik>, <skiz->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or promoting, schism.
schismatic	2.
	or	schismatical
	syl	schis+mat+ic
	pron	<siz1m@tik>, <skiz->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who causes schism or belongs to a schismatic faction.
schismatically	sub
	head	schismatic
	syl	schis+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
schismaticalness	sub
	head	schismatic
	syl	schis+1mat:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
schist	ety	C18: from French schiste, from Latin lapis schistos stone that may be split, from Greek skhizein to split
schist	0.
	syl	schist
	pron	<Sist>
	pos	n.
	def	any metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers because its micaceous minerals have become aligned in thin parallel bands.
schistosome	ety	C19: from New Latin Schistosoma; see #7schist, {-#7some %3}
schistosome	0.
	syl	schis+to+some
	pron	<2Sist*1s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various blood flukes of the chiefly tropical genus which cause disease in man and domestic animals. Also called: {bilharzia}.
schistose	sub
	head	schistosome
	syl	schis+tose
	pos	adj.
schistosity	sub
	head	schistosome
	syl	schis+tos+i:ty
	pron	<Si1stositi>
	pos	n.
schistosomiasis	0.
	syl	schis+to+so+mi:a+sis
	pron	<2Sist*s*u1mI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease caused by infestation of the body with blood flukes of the genus Also called: {bilharziasis}.
	infl
	head	schizo
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
schizo	infl
	syl	schiz:o.
	pos	adj.
schizo	0.
	syl	schiz:o
	pron	<1skits*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	schizophrenic. {~} {@.os. 2}. a schizophrenic person.
schizo-	ety	from Greek skhizein to split
schizocarp	0.
	syl	schiz:o+carp
	pron	<1skiz*2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a dry fruit that splits into two or more one-seeded portions at maturity.
schizocarpous	sub
	head	schizocarp
	or	schizocarpic
	syl	schiz:o+1car+pous
	pos	adj.
schizocarpic	sub
	head	schizocarp
	or	schizocarpous
	syl	schiz:o+1car+pic
	pos	adj.
schizogenesis	0.
	syl	schiz:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2skits*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction by fission of the parent organism or part.
schizogenetic	sub
	head	schizogenesis
	syl	schiz:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2skits*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
schizogony	0.
	syl	schi+zog:o+ny
	pron	<skit1sog*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction in protozoans that is characterized by multiple fission.
schizoid	1.
	syl	schiz+oid
	pron	<1skitscid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of schizophrenia.
schizoid	2.
	syl	schiz+oid
	pron	<1skitscid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a personality that is inwardly directed.
schizoid	3.
	syl	schiz+oid
	pron	<1skitscid>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a schizoid personality.
schizomycete	0.
	syl	schiz:o+my+cete
	pron	<2skits*umI1sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any microscopic organism of the class which includes the bacteria.
schizomycetic	sub
	head	schizomycete
	or	schizomycetous
	syl	schiz:o+my+cet+ic
	pron	<2skits*umI1setik>
	pos	adj.
schizomycetous	sub
	head	schizomycete
	or	schizomycetic
	syl	schiz:o+my+1ce:tous
	pos	adj.
schizont	ety	C19: from #7schizo -#7+ -ont a being, from Greek einai to be
schizont	0.
	syl	schi+zont
	pron	<1skitsont>
	pos	n.
	def	a cell formed from a trophozoite during the asexual stage of the life cycle of protozoans of the class such as the malaria parasite.
schizophrenia	0.
	syl	schiz:o+phre+ni:a
	pron	<2skits*u1frEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of psy?!chotic disorders characterized by progressive deterioration of the personality, withdrawal from reality, hallucinations, delusions, social apathy, emotional instability, etc. See {catatonia, hebephrenia, paranoia}. &- {@!schiz@.o+#!phren+ic}
schizophyceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Schizophyceae, from #7schizo- +Greek phukos seaweed 
schizophyceous	0.
	syl	schiz:o+phy+ceous
	pron	<2skits*u1fiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a group of blue-green algae that grow in salt and fresh water and often pollute drinking water.
schizophyte	0.
	syl	schiz:o+phyte
	pron	<1skits*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants, such as certain fungi and bacteria, that reproduce only by multiple fission.
schizophytic	sub
	head	schizophyte
	syl	schiz:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2skits*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
schizopod	0.
	syl	schiz:o+pod
	pron	<1skits*u2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various shrimplike crustaceans of the former order now separated into the orders (opossum shrimps) and
schizothymia	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7schizo -#7+ -thymia, from Greek thumos spirit
schizothymia	0.
	syl	schiz:o+thy+mi:a
	pron	<2skits*u1TImi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the condition of being schizoid or introverted. It encompasses elements of schizophrenia but does not involve the same depth of psychological disturbance.
schizothymic	sub
	head	schizothymia
	syl	schiz:o+1thy+mic
	pos	adj.
August Wilhelm von	1.
	head	Schlegel
	syl	Au:gust Wil:helm von
	pron	<1august> <1vilhelm> <fcn>
	def	1767-1845, German romantic critic and scholar, noted particularly for his translations of Shakespeare.
Schlegel	2.
	syl	Schle:gel
	pron	German <1SlA:gL>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Frie@.drich von} (#!fri$:dr$I*,c f@$n). 1772-1829, German philosopher and critic; a founder of the romantic movement in Germany.
Friedrich Ernst Daniel	infl
	head	Schleiermacher
	syl	Frie:drich Ernst Da:niel
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <ernst> <1da:njA:l>
	pos	n.
Schleiermacher	0.
	syl	Schlei:er:ma:cher
	pron	German <1SlI*r2max*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1768-1834, German Protestant theologian and philosopher. His works include (1821-22).
schlemiel	ety	Yiddish, from German, after the hero of a novel by Chamisso (1781-1838)
schlemihl	infl
	head	schlemiel
	or	shlemiel
	syl	schle+mihl
	pron	<Sl*1mEl>
	pos	n.
shlemiel	infl
	head	schlemiel
	or	schlemihl
	syl	shle+miel
	pron	<Sl*1mEl>
	pos	n.
schlemiel	0.
	syl	schle+miel
	pron	<Sl*1mEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a clumsy or unlucky person.
schlep	ety	Yiddish, from German schleppen
schleps	infl
	head	schlep
	syl	schleps
	pos	vb.
schlepping	infl
	head	schlep
	syl	schlep+ping
	pos	vb.
schlepped	infl
	head	schlep
	syl	schlepped.
	pos	vb.
schlep	1.
	syl	schlep
	pron	<Slep>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to drag or lug (oneself or an object) with difficulty.
schlep	2.
	syl	schlep
	pron	<Slep>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid or clumsy person.
schlep	3.
	syl	schlep
	pron	<Slep>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an arduous journey or procedure.
Schlesien	0.
	syl	Schle+si+en
	pron	<1SlA:zi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Silesia}.
Schleswig	1.
	syl	Schles+wig
	pron	German <1SlA:svi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing port in N West Germany, in Schleswig-Holstein state: on an inlet of the Baltic. Pop.: 32100 (1970).
Schleswig	2.
	syl	Schles+wig
	pron	German <1SlA:svi*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a former duchy, in the S Jutland Peninsula: annexed by Prussia in 1864; N part returned to Denmark after a plebiscite in 1920; S part forms part of the West German state of Schleswig-Holstein. Danish name: {Slesvig}.
Schleswig-Holstein	0.
	syl	Schles:wig-Hol:stein
	pron	German <1SlA:svi*,c> <1hclStIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N West Germany: drained chiefly by the River Elbe; mainly agricultural. Capital: Kiel. Pop.: 2494104 (1970). Area: 15658 sq. km (6045 sq. miles).
Alfred	infl
	head	Schlieffen
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<1alfrA:t>
	pos	n.
Schlieffen	0.
	syl	Schlie:ffen
	pron	German <1SlEfN>
	pos	n.
	def	Count von Schlieffen. 1833-1913, German field marshal, who devised the {Schlieffen Plan} (1905): it was intended to ensure German victory over a Franco-Russian alliance by holding off Russia with minimal strength and swiftly defeating France by a massive flanking movement through the Low Countries. In a modified form, it was unsuccessfully employed in World War I.
Heinrich	infl
	head	Schliemann
	syl	Hein:rich
	pron	<1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Schliemann	0.
	syl	Schlie:mann
	pron	German <1SlEman>
	pos	n.
	def	1822-90, German archaeologist, who discovered nine superimposed city sites of Troy (1871-90). He also excavated the site of Mycenae (1876).
schlieren	ety	German, plural of Schliere streak
schlieren	1.
	syl	schlie+ren
	pron	<1Sli*r*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	visible streaks produced in a transparent fluid as a result of variations in the fluid's density leading to variations in refractive index. They can be recorded by flash photography ({schlieren photography) }.
schlieren	2.
	syl	schlie+ren
	pron	<1Sli*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	streaks or platelike masses of mineral in a rock mass, that differ in texture or composition from the main mass.
schlieric	sub
	head	schlieren
	syl	schlie+ric
	pos	adj.
schlock	ety	Yiddish: damaged merchandise, probably from German Schlag a blow; related to #7slay 
schlock	1.
	syl	schlock
	pron	<Slok>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	goods or produce of cheap or inferior quality; trash.
schlock	2.
	syl	schlock
	pron	<Slok>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	cheap, inferior, or trashy.
schlock rock	0.
	syl	schlock rock
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	uninspired pop music.
schmaltz	ety	C20: from German (Schmalz) and Yiddish: melted fat, from Old High German smalz 
schmalz	alt
	head	schmaltz
	or	schmaltz
	syl	schmalz
	pron	<Sm@lts>, <Smc:lts>
	pos	n.
schmaltz	1.
	or	schmalz
	syl	schmaltz
	pron	<Sm@lts>, <Smc:lts>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	animal fat used in cooking.
schmaltz	2.
	or	schmalz
	syl	schmaltz
	pron	<Sm@lts>, <Smc:lts>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	excessive sentimentality, esp. in music.
schmaltzy	sub
	head	schmaltz
	syl	schmaltz:y
	pos	adj.
Helmut (Heinrich Waldemar)	infl
	head	Schmidt
	syl	Hel:mut (Heinrich Waldemar)
	pron	<1helmu:t>
	pos	n.
Schmidt	0.
	syl	Schmidt
	pron	German <Smit>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, West German statesman; chancellor Germany since 1974.
Schmidt telescope	ety	C20: named after B. Schmidt (1879-1935), Swedish-born German inventor
camera	alt
	head	Schmidt telescope
	or	Schmidt telescope
	syl	cam+er:a
	pron	<Smit>
	pos	n.
Schmidt telescope	0.
	or	camera
	syl	Schmidt tel+e:scope
	pron	<Smit>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of reflecting telescope incorporating a camera and consisting of a thin convex glass plate placed at the centre of curvature of a spherical mirror, thus correcting for spherical aberration, coma, and astigmatism. Wide areas of the sky can be photographed in one exposure.
schmo	ety	from Yiddish shmok 
shmo	alt
	head	schmo
	or	schmo
	syl	shmo
	pron	<Sm*u>
	pos	n.
schmoes	infl
	head	schmo
	or	shmoes
	syl	schmoes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shmoes	infl
	head	schmo
	or	schmoes
	syl	shmoes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schmo	0.
	or	shmo
	syl	schmo
	pron	<Sm*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Yiddish.
	def	a dull, stupid, or boring person.
schmooze	ety	Yiddish, from schmues a chat, from Hebrew shemuoth reports
schmooze	1.
	syl	schmooze
	pron	<Smu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to chat or gossip.
schmooze	2.
	syl	schmooze
	pron	<Smu:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a trivial conversation; chat.
schmuck	ety	from Yiddish schmuck penis, from German Schmuck decoration, from Middle High German smucken to press into
schmuck	0.
	syl	schmuck
	pron	<Sm^k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid or contemptible person; oaf.
Artur	infl
	head	Schnabel
	syl	Ar:tur
	pron	<1artur>
	pos	n.
Schnabel	0.
	syl	Schna:bel
	pron	<1Sna:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1951, U.S. pianist and composer, born in Austria.
schnapps	ety	C19: from German Schnaps, from schnappen to #7snap 
schnaps	alt
	head	schnapps
	or	schnapps
	syl	schnaps
	pron	<Sn@ps>
	pos	n.
schnapps	1.
	or	schnaps
	syl	schnapps
	pron	<Sn@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch spirit distilled from potatoes.
schnapps	2.
	or	schnaps
	syl	schnapps
	pron	<Sn@ps>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Germany
	def	any strong spirit.
schnauzer	ety	C19: from German Schnauze #7snout 
schnauzer	0.
	syl	schnau+zer
	pron	<1Snauts*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire-haired breed of dog, originally from Germany, of the terrier type with a greyish coat.
schnecken	ety	German, plural of Schnecke #7snail 
schnecke	infl
	head	schnecken
	syl	schneck:e
	pron	<1Snek*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
schnecken	0.
	syl	schneck+en
	pron	<1Snek*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a sweet spiral-shaped bread roll flavoured with cinnamon and nuts.
schnitzel	ety	German: cutlet, from schnitzen to carve, schnitzeln to whittle
schnitzel	0.
	syl	schnit+zel
	pron	<1Snits*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin slice of meat, esp. veal. See also {Wiener schnitzel}.
Arthur	infl
	head	Schnitzler
	syl	Ar:thur
	pron	<1artur>
	pos	n.
Schnitzler	0.
	syl	Schnitz:ler
	pron	German <1Snitsl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1862-1931, Austrian dramatist and novelist. His best-known work is (1893), a series of one-act plays that reveal his psychological insight and preoccupation with sexuality.
schnook	ety	from Yiddish shnok, variant of shmok #7schmo 
schnook	0.
	syl	schnook
	pron	<Snuk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid or gullible person.
schnorkle	0.
	syl	schnor+kle
	pron	<1Snc:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {snorkel}.
schnorrer	ety	Yiddish, from German Schnurrer beggar (who played an instrument), from Middle High German snurren to hum
schnorrer	0.
	syl	schnor+rer
	pron	<1Snc:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who lives off the charity of others; professional beggar.
schnozzle	ety	alteration of Yiddish shnoitsl, diminutive of shnoits, from German Schnauze #7snout 
schnozzle	0.
	syl	schnoz+zle
	pron	<1SnozL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {nose}.
Schonberg	alt
	head	Schoenberg
	or	Schoenberg
	syl	Sch*"on:berg
	pron	<1SR:nbR:g>, German <1S$o:nberk>
	pos	n.
Arnold	infl
	head	Schoenberg
	syl	Ar:nold
	pron	<1arnclt>
	pos	n.
Schoenberg	0.
	or	Schonberg
	syl	Schoen:berg
	pron	<1SR:nbR:g>, German <1S$o:nberk>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1951, Austrian composer and musical theorist, in the U.S. after 1933. The harmonic idiom of such early works as the string sextet (1899) gave way to his development of atonality, as in the song cycle (1912), and later of the twelve-tone technique. He wrote many choral, orchestral, and chamber works and the unfinished opera
schola cantorum	ety	Medieval Latin: school of singers
scholae cantorum	infl
	head	schola cantorum
	syl	scho+lae can+to+rum
	pron	<1sk*ulE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schola cantorum	0.
	syl	scho+la can+to+rum
	pron	<1sk*ul*> <k@n1tc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a choir or choir school maintained by a church.
scholar	ety	C14: from Old French escoler, via Late Latin from Latin schola #7school 
scholar	1.
	syl	schol+ar
	pron	<1skol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a learned person, esp. in the humanities.
scholar	2.
	syl	schol+ar
	pron	<1skol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a child, who studies; pupil.
scholar	3.
	syl	schol+ar
	pron	<1skol*>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of merit at an educational establishment who receives financial aid, esp. from an endowment given for such a purpose.
scholarless	sub
	head	scholar
	syl	schol+ar+less
	pos	adj.
scholarship	1.
	syl	schol+ar+ship
	pron	<1skol*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	academic achievement; erudition; learning.
scholarship	2.a.
	syl	schol+ar+ship
	pron	<1skol*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	financial aid provided for a scholar because of academic merit.
scholarship	2.b.
	syl	schol+ar+ship
	pron	<1skol*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a student who gains this financial aid.
scholarship	2.c.
	syl	schol+ar+ship
	pron	<1skol*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a scholarship student.
scholarship	3.
	syl	schol+ar+ship
	pron	<1skol*2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the qualities of a scholar.
scholastic	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek skholastikos devoted to learning, ultimately from skhol*_e #7school 
scholastic	1.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or befitting schools, scholars, or education.
scholastic	2.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	pedantic or precise.
scholastic	3.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; often cap.
	def	characteristic of or relating to the medieval Schoolmen.
scholastic	4.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a student or pupil.
scholastic	5.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who is given to quibbling or logical subtleties; pedant.
scholastic	6.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also; often cap.
	def	a disciple or adherent of scholasticism; Schoolman.
scholastic	7.a.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a Jesuit student who is undergoing a period of probation prior to commencing his theological studies.
scholastic	7.b.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the status and position of such a student.
scholastic	8.
	syl	scho+las+tic
	pron	<sk*1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a formalist in art.
scholastically	sub
	head	scholastic
	syl	scho+1las+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
scholasticate	ety	C19: from New Latin scholastic*_atus, from Latin scholasticus #7scholastic 
scholasticate	0.
	syl	scho+las+ti+cate
	pron	<sk*1l@sti2kAt>, <-kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the state of being a scholastic, the period during which a Jesuit student is a scholastic, or an institution where scholastics pass this period.
scholasticism	1.
	syl	scho+las+ti+cism
	pron	<sk*1l@sti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the system of philosophy, theology, and teaching that dominated medieval western Europe and was based on the writings of the Church Fathers and (from the 12th century) Aristotle.
scholasticism	2.
	syl	scho+las+ti+cism
	pron	<sk*1l@sti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	strict adherence to traditional doctrines.
scholiast	ety	C16: from Late Greek skholiast*_es, from skholiazein to write a #7scholium 
scholiast	0.
	syl	scho+li+ast
	pron	<1sk*uli2@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval annotator, esp. of classical texts.
scholiastic	sub
	head	scholiast
	syl	scho+li+1as+tic
	pos	adj.
scholium	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Greek skholion exposition, from skhol*_e #7school 
scholia	infl
	head	scholium
	syl	scho+li:a
	pron	<-li*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scholium	0.
	syl	scho+li:um
	pron	<1sk*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a commentary or annotation, esp. on a classical text.
Schonberg	0.
	syl	Sch*"on:berg
	pron	<1SR:nbR:g>, German <1S$o:nberk>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Arnold) {Schoenberg}.
Martin	infl
	head	Schongauer
	syl	Mar:tin
	pron	<1martEn>
	pos	n.
Schongauer	0.
	syl	Schon:gau:er
	pron	German <1So:ngau*r>
	pos	n.
	def	??1445-91, German painter and engraver.
school	ety	Old English sc*_ol, from Latin schola school, from Greek skhol*_e leisure spent in the pursuit of knowledge
school	H1.1.a.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution or building at which children and young people usually under 19 receive education.
school	H1.1.b.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	school bus;
	exam	2	school day.
school	H1.1.c.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	schoolroom;
	exam	2	schoolwork.
school	H1.2.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any educational institution or building.
school	H1.3.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a faculty, institution, or department specializing in a particular subject.
	exam	1	a law school.
school	H1.4.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the staff and pupils of a school.
school	H1.5.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of instruction in a school or one session of this.
	exam	1	he stayed after school to do extra work.
school	H1.6.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	meetings held occasionally for members of a profession, etc.
school	H1.7.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or sphere of activity that instructs.
	exam	1	the school of hard knocks.
school	H1.8.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of people or pupils adhering to a certain set of principles, doctrines, or methods.
school	H1.9.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of artists, writers, etc., linked by the same style, teachers, or aims.
	exam	1	the Venetian school of painting.
school	H1.10.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of life.
	exam	1	a gentleman of the old school.
school	H1.11.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a group assembled for a common purpose, esp. gambling or drinking.
school	H1.12.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to train or educate in or as in a school.
school	H1.13.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discipline or control.
school	H1.14.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {reprimand}.
school	ety	Old English scolu #7shoal %2
school	H2.1.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of porpoises or similar aquatic animals that swim together.
school	H2.2.
	syl	school
	pron	<sku:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form such a group.
school board	1.
	syl	school board
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in Britain
	def	an elected board of ratepayers who provided local elementary schools between 1870 and 1902.
school board	2.
	syl	school board
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a local board of education.
schoolgirl	alt
	head	schoolboy
	or	schoolboy
	syl	school+girl
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
schoolboy	0.
	or	schoolgirl
	syl	school+boy
	pron	<1sku:l2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a child attend?!ing school.
schoolhouse	1.
	syl	school+house
	pron	<1sku:l2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building used as a school, esp. a rural school.
schoolhouse	2.
	syl	school+house
	pron	<1sku:l2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a house attached to a school.
schoolie	0.
	syl	school:ie
	pron	<1sku:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a schoolteacher.
schooling	1.
	syl	school+ing
	pron	<1sku:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	education, esp. when received at school.
schooling	2.
	syl	school+ing
	pron	<1sku:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of teaching or being taught in a school.
schooling	3.
	syl	school+ing
	pron	<1sku:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the training of an animal, esp. of a horse for dressage.
schooling	4.
	syl	school+ing
	pron	<1sku:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {reprimand}.
schoolmen	infl
	head	schoolman
	syl	school+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schoolman	1.
	syl	school+man
	pron	<1sku:lm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a scholar versed in the learning of the Schoolmen.
schoolman	2.
	syl	school+man
	pron	<1sku:lm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare, chiefly U.S.
	def	a professional educator or teacher.
Schoolmen	infl
	head	Schoolman
	syl	School+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Schoolman	0.
	syl	School+man
	pron	<1sku:lm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a master in one of the schools or universities of the Middle Ages who was versed in scholasticism; scholastic.
schoolmarm	1.
	syl	school+marm
	pron	<1sku:l2ma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a woman schoolteacher, esp. when considered to be prim, prudish, or old-fashioned.
schoolmarm	2.
	syl	school+marm
	pron	<1sku:l2ma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	any woman considered to be prim, prudish, or old-fashioned.
schoolmarmish	sub
	head	schoolmarm
	syl	school+2marm+ish
	pos	adj.
schoolmaster	1.
	syl	school+mas:ter
	pron	<1sku:l2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who teaches in or runs a school.
schoolmaster	2.
	syl	school+mas:ter
	pron	<1sku:l2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that acts as an instructor.
schoolmaster	3.
	syl	school+mas:ter
	pron	<1sku:l2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a food fish, of the warm waters of the Caribbean and Atlantic: family (snappers). {~} vb.
schoolmaster	4.
	syl	school+mas:ter
	pron	<1sku:l2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	to be a schoolmaster.
schoolmastership	sub
	head	schoolmaster
	syl	school+2mas:ter+2ship
	pos	n.
schoolfellow	alt
	head	schoolmate
	or	schoolmate
	syl	school+fel:low
	pos	n.
schoolmate	0.
	or	schoolfellow
	syl	school+mate
	pron	<1sku:l2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a companion at school; fellow pupil.
schoolmistress	0.
	syl	school+mis:tress
	pron	<1sku:l2mistris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who teaches in or runs a school. &- {#!school+@!mis@.tress@.y}
the	1.
	head	Schools
	syl	the.
	def	the medieval Schoolmen collectively.
Schools	2.a.
	syl	Schools
	pron	<sku:lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the Examination Schools, the University building in which examinations are held.
Schools	2.b.
	syl	Schools
	pron	<sku:lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the Second Public Examination for the degree of Bachelor of Arts; finals.
school ship	0.
	syl	school ship
	pos	n.
	def	a ship for training young men in seamanship, for a career in the regular or merchant navy.
schoolteacher	0.
	syl	school+teach:er
	pron	<1sku:l2tEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who teaches in a school.
school welfare officer	0.
	syl	school wel+fare of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a social worker concerned with school attendance and the issue of free school dinners, clothes, and transport for children in need.
school year	1.
	syl	school year
	pos	n.
	def	a twelve-month period, usually of three terms, during which pupils remain in the same class.
school year	2.
	syl	school year
	pos	n.
	def	the time during this period when the school is open.
schooner	ety	C18: origin uncertain
schooner	1.
	syl	schoon+er
	pron	<1sku:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel with at least two masts, with all lower sails rigged fore-and-aft.
schooner	2.
	syl	schoon+er
	pron	<1sku:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large glass for sherry.
schooner	3.
	syl	schoon+er
	pron	<1sku:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	a large glass for beer.
Arthur	infl
	head	Schopenhauer
	syl	Ar:thur
	pron	<1artur>
	pos	n.
Schopenhauer	0.
	syl	Scho:pen:hau:er
	pron	German <1So:pN2hau*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1788-1860, German pessimist philosopher. In his chief work, (1819), he expounded the view that will is the creative primary factor and idea the secondary receptive factor.
Schopenhauerian	sub
	head	Schopenhauer
	syl	Scho+pen+hau+er+i:an
	pron	<2S*up*n1hau*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Schopenhauerism	sub
	head	Schopenhauer
	syl	Scho+pen+2hau+er+2ism
	pos	n.
schorl	ety	C18: from German Sch*"orl, origin unknown
schorl	0.
	syl	schorl
	pron	<Sc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a black tourmaline consisting of a borosilicate of sodium, iron, and aluminium. Formula: NaFe\3B\3Al\3(Al\3Si\6O\2\7)(OH)\4.
schorlaceous	sub
	head	schorl
	syl	schor+1la+ceous
	pos	adj.
schottische	ety	C19: from German der schottische Tanz the Scottish dance
schottische	1.
	syl	schot+tische
	pron	<So1tES>
	pos	n.
	def	a 19th-century German dance resembling a slow polka.
schottische	2.
	syl	schot+tische
	pron	<So1tES>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the manner of this dance.
Schottky noise	ety	after Walter Schottky (born 1886), German physicist
Schottky noise	0.
	syl	Schott:ky noise
	pron	<1Sotki>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {shot noise}.
Schouten Islands	0.
	syl	Schou+ten Is+lands
	pron	<1SautN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the Pacific, off the N coast of West Irian. Pop.: 25487 (1966). Area: 3185 sq. km (1230 sq. miles).
Erwin	infl
	head	Schrodinger
	syl	Er:win
	pron	<1ervEn>
	pos	n.
Schrodinger	0.
	syl	Schr*"o:ding:er
	pron	German <1Sr$o:diG*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1961, Austrian physicist, who discovered the wave equation: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1933).
Schrodinger equation	0.
	syl	Schr*"o:ding:er e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an equation used in wave mechanics to describe a physical system. For a particle of mass and potential energy it is written /2#Gr).($6#Gu/$6 = (-h/8#Gr%2 %2)$V%2#Gu+V#Gu, where =$/-1, is the Planck constant, the time, $V#800746 %2 the Laplace operator, and #Gu#800747 the wave function. Also called: {wave equation}.
Franz (Peter)	infl
	head	Schubert
	syl	Franz (Peter)
	pos	n.
Schubert	0.
	syl	Schu:bert
	pron	<1Su:b*t>
	pos	n.
	usage	frants). 1797-1828, Austrian composer; the originator and supreme exponent of the modern German lied. His many songs include the cycles; Die Sch*"one M*"ullerin 1823
	def	and (1827). His other works include symphonies and much piano and chamber music including string quartets and the piano quintet (1819).
schul	0.
	syl	schul
	pron	<Su:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shul}.
Ernst Friedrich	infl
	head	Schumacher
	syl	Ernst Frie:drich
	pron	<ernst> <1frEdri*,c>
	pos	n.
Schumacher	0.
	syl	Schu:mach:er
	pron	German <1Su:ma$x*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1911-77, British economist, born in Germany. He is best known for his book (1973).
Robert	infl
	head	Schuman
	syl	Ro:bert
	pron	<rc1be:r>
	pos	n.
Schuman	1.
	syl	Schu:man
	pron	French <Su1man>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1963, French statesman; prime minister (1947-48). He proposed (1950) pooling the coal and steel resources of W Europe.
William (Howard) 	infl
	head	Schuman
	syl	Wil:liam (Howard) .
	pos	n.
Schuman	2.
	syl	Schu:man
	pron	<1Su:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1910, U.S. composer.
Elizabeth	1.
	head	Schumann
	syl	E:liz:a:beth
	pron	<A1lEzabet>
	def	1885-1952, German soprano, noted esp. for her interpretations of lieder.
Robert Alexander	2.
	head	Schumann
	syl	Ro:bert A:le:xan:der
	pron	<1ro:bert> <ale1ksand*r>
	def	1810-56, German romantic composer, noted esp. for his piano music, such as (1835) and (1838), his songs, and four symphonies.
schuss	ety	German: #7{shot %1}
schuss	1.
	syl	schuss
	pron	<Sus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a straight high-speed downhill run.
schuss	2.
	syl	schuss
	pron	<Sus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	to perform a schuss.
Heinrich	infl
	head	Schutz
	syl	Hein:rich
	pron	<1hInri*,c>
	pos	n.
Schutz	0.
	syl	Sch*"utz
	pron	German <Syts>
	pos	n.
	def	1585-1672, German composer, esp. of church music and madrigals.
Schutzstaffeln	infl
	head	Schutzstaffel
	syl	Schutz+staf+feln
	pron	<-fLn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Schutzstaffel	0.
	syl	Schutz+staf+fel
	pron	German. <1Suts2StafL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {SS}.
schwa	ety	C19: via German from Hebrew shew*_a, a diacritic indicating lack of a vowel sound
shwa	alt
	head	schwa
	or	schwa
	syl	shwa
	pron	<Swa:>
	pos	n.
schwa	1.
	or	shwa
	syl	schwa
	pron	<Swa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a central vowel represented in the International Phonetic Alphabet by ($$). The sound occurs in unstressed syllables in English, as in and
schwa	2.
	or	shwa
	syl	schwa
	pron	<Swa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol ($$) used to represent this sound.
Schwaben	0.
	syl	Schwa+ben
	pron	<1Sva:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Swabia}.
Theodor	infl
	head	Schwann
	syl	The:o:dor
	pron	<1tA:o2do:r>
	pos	n.
Schwann	0.
	syl	Schwann
	pron	German <Svan>
	pos	n.
	def	1810-82, German physiologist, who founded the theory that all animals consist of cells or cell products.
Elizabeth	infl
	head	Schwarzkopf
	syl	E:liz:a:beth
	pron	<A1lEzabet>
	pos	n.
Schwarzkopf	0.
	syl	Schwarz:kopf
	pron	German <1Svarts2kcpf>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, German operatic soprano.
Schwarzwald	0.
	syl	Schwarz+wald
	pron	<1Svarts2valt>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for the {Black Forest}.
Schweinfurt	0.
	syl	Schwein+furt
	pron	German <1SvInfurt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central West Germany, in N Bavaria on the River Main. Pop.: 58200 (1970).
Albert	infl
	head	Schweitzer
	syl	Al:bert.
	pos	n.
Schweitzer	0.
	syl	Schweit:zer
	pron	<1SwIts*>, <1SvIt->
	pos	n.
	def	1875-1965, Franco-German medical missionary, philosopher, theologian, and organist, born in Alsace. He took up medicine in 1905 and devoted most of his life after 1913 to a medical mission at Lambar*'en*'e, Gabon: Nobel peace prize 1952.
Schweiz	0.
	syl	Schweiz
	pron	<SvIts>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Switzerland}.
Schwerin	0.
	syl	Schwe+rin
	pron	German <SvA1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N East Germany, on {Lake Schwerin}: capital of the former state of Mecklenburg. Pop.: 105 951 (1975 est.).
Kurt	infl
	head	Schwitters
	syl	Kurt
	pron	<kurt>
	pos	n.
Schwitters	0.
	syl	Schwit:ters
	pron	German <1Svit*rs>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1948, German dadaist painter and poet, noted for his collages composed of discarded materials.
Schwyz	1.
	syl	Schwyz
	pron	German <SvEts>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of central Switzerland: played an important part in the formation of the Swiss confederation, to which it gave its name. Capital: Schwyz. Pop.: 92072 (1970). Area: 908 sq. km (351 sq. miles).
Schwyz	2.
	syl	Schwyz
	pron	German <SvEts>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E central Switzerland, capital of Schwyz canton: tourism. Pop.: 12194 (1970).
sci	1.
	syl	sci.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	science.
sci	2.
	syl	sci.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	scientific.
sciaenid	ety	C19: from Latin sciaena a type of fish, from Greek skiaina 
sciaenoid	alt
	head	sciaenid
	or	sciaenid
	syl	sci+ae:noid
	pos	adj.
sciaenid	1.
	or	sciaenoid
	syl	sci+ae:nid
	pron	<sI1Enid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of mainly tropical and subtropical marine percoid fishes that includes the drums, grunts, and croakers.
sciaenid	2.
	or	sciaenoid
	syl	sci+ae:nid
	pron	<sI1Enid>
	pos	n.
	def	any sciaenid fish.
sciamachy	ety	C17: from Greek skiamakhia a mock fight, from skia a shadow+ makhesthai to fight
sciomachy	infl
	head	sciamachy
	or	skiamachy
	syl	sci+om:a+chy
	pron	<skI1@m*ki>
	pos	n.
skiamachy	infl
	head	sciamachy
	or	sciomachy
	syl	ski+am:a+chy
	pron	<skI1@m*ki>
	pos	n.
sciamachies	infl
	head	sciamachy
	syl	sci+am:a+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sciamachy	0.
	syl	sci+am:a+chy
	pron	<sI1@m*ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fight with an imaginary enemy.
sciatic	ety	C16: from French sciatique, from Late Latin sciaticus, from Latin ischiadicus relating to pain in the hip, from Greek iskhiadikos, from iskhia hip-joint
sciatic	1.
	syl	sci+at+ic
	pron	<sI1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the hip or the hipbone.
sciatic	2.
	syl	sci+at+ic
	pron	<sI1@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or afflicted with sciatica.
sciatica	ety	C15: from Late Latin sciatica; see #7sciatic 
sciatica	0.
	syl	sci+at:i+ca
	pron	<sI1@tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of neuralgia characterized by intense pain and tenderness along the course of the body's longest nerve ({sciatic nerve}) , extending from the back of the thigh down to the calf of the leg.
science	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin scientia knowledge, from sc*_ire to know
science	1.
	syl	sci+ence
	pron	<1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the systematic study of the nature and behaviour of the material and physical universe, based on observation, experiment, and measurement, and the formulation of laws to describe these facts in general terms.
science	2.
	syl	sci+ence
	pron	<1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the knowledge so obtained or the practice of obtaining it.
science	3.
	syl	sci+ence
	pron	<1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any particular branch of this knowledge.
	exam	1	the pure and applied sciences.
science	4.
	syl	sci+ence
	pron	<1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any body of knowledge organized in a systematic manner.
science	5.
	syl	sci+ence
	pron	<1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	skill or technique.
science	6.
	syl	sci+ence
	pron	<1sI*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	knowledge.
science fiction	0.a.
	syl	sci+ence fic+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a literary genre that makes imaginative use of scientific knowledge or conjecture.
science fiction	0.b.
	syl	sci+ence fic+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a science fiction writer.
scienter	ety	from Latin
scienter	0.
	syl	sci+en+ter
	pron	<sI1ent*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Law.
	def	knowingly; wilfully.
sciential	1.
	syl	sci+en+tial
	pron	<sI1enS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to science.
sciential	2.
	syl	sci+en+tial
	pron	<sI1enS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful or knowledgeable.
scientific	1.
	syl	sci+en+tif+ic
	pron	<2sI*n1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, derived from, or used in science.
	exam	1	scientific equipment.
scientific	2.
	syl	sci+en+tif+ic
	pron	<2sI*n1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	occupied in science.
	exam	1	scientific manpower.
scientific	3.
	syl	sci+en+tif+ic
	pron	<2sI*n1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming with the principles or methods used in science.
	exam	1	a scientific approach.
scientifically	sub
	head	scientific
	syl	sci+en+1tif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
scientific method	0.
	syl	sci+en+tif+ic meth+od
	pos	n.
	def	a method of investigation in which a problem is first identified and observations, experiments, or other relevant data are then used to construct or test hypotheses that purport to solve it.
scientific socialism	0.
	syl	sci+en+tif+ic so+cial+ism
	pos	n.
	def	Marxist socialism. Compare {utopian socialism}.
scientism	1.
	syl	sci+en+tism
	pron	<1sI*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of, or belief in, the scientific method.
scientism	2.
	syl	sci+en+tism
	pron	<1sI*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the uncritical application of scientific or quasi-scientific methods to inappropriate fields of study or investigation.
scientistic	sub
	head	scientism
	syl	sci+en+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
scientist	0.
	syl	sci+en+tist
	pron	<1sI*ntist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who studies or practises any of the sciences or who uses scientific methods.
Scientist	1.
	syl	Sci+en+tist
	pron	<1sI*ntist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	Christ as supreme spiritual healer.
Scientist	2.
	syl	Sci+en+tist
	pron	<1sI*ntist>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Christian Scientist}.
Scientology	ety	C20: from Latin scient (ia) #7science+ -#7ology 
Scientology	0.
	syl	Sci+en+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2sI*n1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a cult, founded in the early 1950s, based on the belief that self-awareness is paramount, that rejects the notion of a supreme being, and that believes in reincarnation.
Scientologist	sub
	head	Scientology
	syl	Sci+en+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
sci-fi	0.
	syl	sci-fi
	pron	<1sI1fI>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {science fiction}.
scilicet	ety	Latin: shortened from sc*_ire licet it is permitted to know
scilicet	0.
	syl	scil:i+cet
	pron	<1sili2set>
	pos	n.
	def	namely; that is: used esp. in explaining a text that is obscure or supplying a missing word.
scilla	ety	C19: via Latin from Greek skilla; compare #7squill 
scilla	0.
	syl	scil+la
	pron	<1sil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any liliaceous plant of the genus of Old World temperate regions, having small bell-shaped flowers. See also {{squill} (sense 3}).
Scilly Islands	infl
	head	Scilly Isles
	or	Scillies
	syl	Scil+ly Is+lands
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Scillies	infl
	head	Scilly Isles
	or	Scilly Islands
	syl	Scil+lies
	pron	<1siliz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Scilly Isles	0.
	syl	Scil+ly Isles
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of about 140 small islands (only five inhabited) off the extreme SW coast of England: administratively part of the county of Cornwall; tourist centre. Capital: Hugh Town. Pop.: 2428 (1971). Area: 16 sq. km (6 sq. miles).
Scillonian	sub
	head	Scilly Isles
	syl	Scil+lo+ni:an
	pron	<si1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
scimitar	ety	C16: from Old Italian scimitarra, probably from Persian shimsh*_ir, of obscure origin
simitar	alt
	head	scimitar
	or	scimitar
	syl	sim:i+tar
	pron	<1simit*>
	pos	n.
scimitar	0.
	or	simitar
	syl	scim:i+tar
	pron	<1simit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oriental sword with a curved blade.
scincoid	ety	C18: from New Latin scincoid*_es, from Latin scincus a #7skink 
scincoidian	alt
	head	scincoid
	or	scincoid
	syl	scin+coid+i:an
	pos	adj.
scincoid	1.
	or	scincoidian
	syl	scin+coid
	pron	<1siGkcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a skink.
scincoid	2.
	or	scincoidian
	syl	scin+coid
	pron	<1siGkcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal, esp. a lizard, resembling a skink.
scintigraphy	ety	C20: from #7scinti(llation) +-#7graphy 
scintigraphy	0.
	syl	scin+tig+ra+phy
	pron	<2sin1tigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a diagnostic technique using a radioactive tracer and scintillation counter for producing pictures ({scintigrams}) of internal parts of the body.
scintilla	ety	C17: from Latin: a spark
scintilla	0.
	syl	scin+til+la
	pron	<sin1til*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a minute amount; hint, trace, or particle.
scintillate	ety	C17: from Latin scintill*_are, from scin?!tilla a spark &- #!scin+til+lant adj. &- #!scin+til+lant+ly adv.
scintillate	1.
	syl	scin+til+late
	pron	<1sinti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to give off (sparks); sparkle; twinkle.
scintillate	2.
	syl	scin+til+late
	pron	<1sinti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be animated or brilliant.
scintillate	3.
	syl	scin+til+late
	pron	<1sinti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to give off flashes of light as a result of the impact of particles or photons.
scintillatingly	sub
	head	scintillate
	syl	scin+til+2lat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scintillation	1.
	syl	scin+til+la+tion
	pron	<2sinti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scintillating.
scintillation	2.
	syl	scin+til+la+tion
	pron	<2sinti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a spark or flash.
scintillation	3.
	syl	scin+til+la+tion
	pron	<2sinti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the twinkling of stars, caused by rapid changes in the density of the earth's atmosphere producing uneven refraction of starlight.
scintillation	4.
	syl	scin+til+la+tion
	pron	<2sinti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a flash of light produced when a material scintillates.
scintillation counter	0.
	syl	scin+til+la+tion count+er
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting and measuring the intensity of high-energy radiation. It consists of a phosphor with which particles collide producing flashes of light that are detected by a photomultiplier and converted into pulses of electric current that are counted by electronic equipment.
scintillator	0.
	syl	scin+til+la+tor
	pron	<1sinti2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a phosphor that produces scintillations.
scintillometer	0.
	syl	scin+til+lom+e:ter
	pron	<2sinti1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device for ob?!serving ionizing radiation by the scintillations it produces in a suitable material.
sciolism	ety	C19: from Late Latin sciolus someone with a smattering of knowl?!edge, from Latin sc*_ire to know
sciolism	0.
	syl	sci:o+lism
	pron	<1sI*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the practice of opinionating on subjects of which one has only superficial knowledge.
sciolist	sub
	head	sciolism
	syl	sci:o+list
	pos	n.
sciolistic	sub
	head	sciolism
	syl	sci:o+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
sciomachies	infl
	head	sciomachy
	syl	sci+om:a+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sciomachy	0.
	syl	sci+om:a+chy
	pron	<sI1om*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sciamachy}.
sciomancy	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek skia ghost+-#7mancy 
sciomancy	0.
	syl	sci:o+man+cy
	pron	<1sI*2m@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination with the help of ghosts.
sciomancer	sub
	head	sciomancy
	syl	sci:o+man+cer
	pos	n.
sciomantic	sub
	head	sciomancy
	syl	sci:o+1man+tic
	pos	adj.
scion	ety	C14: from Old French cion, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German ch*_inan to sprout
scion	1.
	syl	sci+on
	pron	<1sI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a descendant, heir, or young member of a family.
scion	2.
	syl	sci+on
	pron	<1sI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoot or twig of a plant used to form a graft.
Scipio	1.
	syl	Scip:i:o
	pron	<1sipi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 237-183 #7b.c., Roman general. He command?!ed the Roman invasion of Carthage in the Second Punic War, defeating Hannibal at Zama (202).
Scipio	2.
	syl	Scip:i:o
	pron	<1sipi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	full name ??185-129 #7b.c., Roman statesman and general; the grandson by adoption of Scipio Africanus Major. He commanded an army against Carthage in the last Punic War and razed the city to the ground (146). He became the leader (132) of the opposition in Rome to popular reforms.
scire facias	ety	C15: from legal Latin, literally: cause (him) to know
scire facias	1.
	syl	sci+re fa+ci+as
	pron	<1sI*ri> <1fASi2@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, rare.
	def	a judicial writ founded upon some record, such as a judgment, letters patent, etc., requiring the person against whom it is brought to show cause why the record should not be enforced or an?!nulled.
scire facias	2.
	syl	sci+re fa+ci+as
	pron	<1sI*ri> <1fASi2@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, rare.
	def	a proceeding begun by the issue of such a writ.
scirrhous	0.
	syl	scir+rhous
	pron	<1sir*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of or resembling a scirrhus; hard.
scirrhosity	sub
	head	scirrhous
	syl	scir+rhos+i:ty
	pron	<si1rositi>
	pos	n.
scirrhus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin scirros, from Greek skirros, from skiros hard
scirrhi	infl
	head	scirrhus
	or	scirrhuses
	syl	scir+rhi
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scirrhuses	infl
	head	scirrhus
	or	scirrhi
	syl	scir+rhus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scirrhus	0.
	syl	scir+rhus
	pron	<1sir*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a firm cancerous growth composed of fibrous tissues.
scirrhoid	sub
	head	scirrhus
	syl	scir+rhoid
	pron	<1sircid>
	pos	n.
scissel	ety	C19: from French cisaille, from cisailler to clip
scissel	0.
	syl	scis+sel
	pron	<1skisL>
	pos	n.
	def	the waste metal left over from sheet metal after discs have been punched out of it.
scissile	ety	C17: from Latin scissilis that can be split, from scindere to cut
scissile	0.
	syl	scis+sile
	pron	<1sisIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being cut or divided.
scission	ety	C15: from Late Latin scissi*_o, from scindere to split
scission	0.
	syl	scis+sion
	pron	<1siS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of cutting, splitting, or dividing.
scissor	0.
	syl	scis+sor
	pron	<1siz*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut (an object) with scissors.
scissors	ety	C14 sisoures, from Old French cisoires, from Vulgar Latin c*_is*_oria (unattested), ultimately from Latin caedere to cut; see #7chisel 
scissors	1.
	syl	scis+sors
	pron	<1siz*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {pair of scissors}. a cutting instrument used for cloth, hair, etc., having two crossed pivoted blades that cut by a shearing action, with ring-shaped handles at one end.
scissors	2.
	syl	scis+sors
	pron	<1siz*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler wraps his legs round his opponent's body or head, locks his feet together, and squeezes.
scissors	3.
	syl	scis+sors
	pron	<1siz*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any gymnastic or athletic feat in which the legs cross and uncross in a scissor-like movement.
scissors	4.
	syl	scis+sors
	pron	<1siz*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	a technique in high-jumping, now little used, in which the legs perform a scissor-like movement in clearing the bar.
scissor-like	sub
	head	scissors
	syl	scis:sor-2like
	pos	adj.
scissors kick	1.
	syl	scis+sors kick
	pos	n.
	def	a type of swimming kick used esp. in the sidestroke, in which one leg is moved forward and the other bent back and they are then brought together again in a scissor-like action.
scissors kick	2.
	syl	scis+sors kick
	pos	n.
	qual	Football.
	def	a kick in which the player leaps into the air raising one leg and brings up his other leg to kick the ball.
scissure	ety	C15: from Latin sciss*_ura a rending, from Latin scindere to split
scissure	0.
	syl	scis+sure
	pron	<1siZ*>, <1siS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a longitudinal cleft.
sciurine	ety	C19: from Latin sci*_urus, from Greek skiouros squirrel, from skia a shadow+ oura a tail
sciurine	1.
	syl	sci:u+rine
	pron	<1sIjurin>, <-2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of rodents inhabiting most parts of the world except Australia and southern South America: includes squirrels, marmots, and chipmunks.
sciurine	2.
	syl	sci:u+rine
	pron	<1sIjurin>, <-2rIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any sciurine animal.
sciuroid	ety	C19: from Latin sci*_urus squirrel+-#7oid 
sciuroid	1.
	syl	sci:u+roid
	pron	<1sIjurcid>, <sI1ju*rcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	resembling a squirrel.
sciuroid	2.
	syl	sci:u+roid
	pron	<1sIjurcid>, <sI1ju*rcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the spikes of barley
	def	shaped like a squirrel's tail.
sclaff	ety	C19: from Scottish sclaf to shuffle
sclaff	1.
	syl	sclaff
	pron	<skl@f>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to cause (the club) to hit (the ground) when making a stroke.
sclaff	2.
	syl	sclaff
	pron	<skl@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a sclaffing stroke or shot.
sclaff	xref
	syl	sclaff
	pron	<skl@f>
	qual	Golf.
	def	Also: {{duff%2}}.
sclaffer	sub
	head	sclaff
	syl	sclaff+er
	pos	n.
sclera	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek skl*_eros hard
sclera	0.
	syl	scle+ra
	pron	<1skli*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the firm white fibrous membrane that forms the outer covering of the eyeball. Also called: {sclerotic}.
sclerenchyma	ety	C19: from #7sclero -#7+parenchyma 
sclerenchyma	0.
	syl	scle+ren+chy+ma
	pron	<skli*1reGkim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporting tissue in plants consisting of dead cells with very thick lignified walls.
sclerenchymatous	sub
	head	sclerenchyma
	syl	scle+ren+chym:a+tous
	pron	<2skli*reG1kim*t*s>
	pos	adj.
sclerite	ety	C19: from #7sclero -#7+ {-#7ite %1}
sclerite	1.
	syl	scle+rite
	pron	<1skli*rIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of the hard chitinous plates that make up the exoskeleton of an arthropod.
sclerite	2.
	syl	scle+rite
	pron	<1skli*rIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any calcareous or chitinous part, such as a spicule or plate.
scleritic	sub
	head	sclerite
	syl	scle+rit+ic
	pron	<skli*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
sclerotitis	alt
	head	scleritis
	or	scleritis
	syl	scle+ro+ti+tis
	pron	<2skli*r*u1tItis>
	pos	n.
scleritis	0.
	or	sclerotitis
	syl	scle+ri+tis
	pron	<skli*1rItis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	inflammation of the sclera.
sclero-	ety	from Greek skl*_eros hard
sclero-	1.
	syl	scle:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating hardness.
	exam	1	sclerosis.
sclero-	2.
	syl	scle:ro-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	of or relating to the sclera.
	exam	1	scle?!rotomy.
sclerodermia	infl
	head	scleroderma
	or	scleriasis
	syl	scle+ro+der+mi:a
	pron	<2skli*r*u1dR:mi*>
	pos	n.
scleriasis	infl
	head	scleroderma
	or	sclerodermia
	syl	scle+ri:a+sis
	pron	<skli1rI*2sis>
	pos	n.
scleroderma	0.
	syl	scle+ro+der+ma
	pron	<2skli*r*u1dR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic progressive disease most common among women, characterized by a local or diffuse thickening and hardening of the skin.
sclerodermatous	1.
	syl	scle+ro+der+ma+tous
	pron	<2skli*r*u1dR:m*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	possessing a hard external covering of scales or plates.
sclerodermatous	2.
	syl	scle+ro+der+ma+tous
	pron	<2skli*r*u1dR:m*t*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to scleroderma.
scleroid	0.
	syl	scle+roid
	pron	<1skli*rcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms and their parts
	def	hard or hardened.
scleroma	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek, from skl*_eroun to harden, from skl*_eros hard
scleromata	infl
	head	scleroma
	syl	scle+ro+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scleroma	0.
	syl	scle+ro+ma
	pron	<skli*1r*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any small area of abnormally hard tissue, esp. in a mucous membrane.
sclerometer	0.
	syl	scle+rom+e:ter
	pron	<skli*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that determines the hardness of a mineral or metal by means of a diamond point.
sclerometric	sub
	head	sclerometer
	syl	scler:o+met+ric
	pron	<2skli*r*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
sclerophyll	0.
	syl	scle+ro+phyll
	pron	<1skler*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody plant with small leathery evergreen leaves that is the dominant plant form in certain hot dry areas, esp. the Mediterranean region. &- {scle+roph+yl+lous} (skl$e#!r$Af$Il$$s)
scleroprotein	0.
	syl	scle+ro+pro+tein
	pron	<2skli*r*u1pr*utEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of insoluble stable proteins such as keratin, elastin, and collagen that occur in skeletal and connective tissues. Also called: {albuminoid}.
sclerosed	0.
	syl	scle+rosed
	pron	<1skli*r*ust>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	hardened; sclerotic.
sclerosis	ety	C14: via Medieval Latin from Greek skl*_er*_osis a hardening
scleroses	infl
	head	sclerosis
	syl	scle+ro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sclerosis	1.
	syl	scle+ro+sis
	pron	<skli*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a hardening or thickening of organs, tissues, or vessels from chronic inflammation, abnormal growth of fibrous tissue, or degeneration of the myelin sheath of nerve fibres, or (esp. on the inner walls of arteries) deposition of fatty plaques. Compare {arterio?!sclerosis, atherosclerosis, multiple sclerosis}.
sclerosis	2.
	syl	scle+ro+sis
	pron	<skli*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the hardening of a plant cell wall or tissue by the deposition of lignin.
sclerosal	sub
	head	sclerosis
	syl	scle+1ro+sal
	pos	adj.
sclerotic	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin scl*_er*_oticus, from Greek; see #7scleroma 
sclerotic	1.
	syl	scle+rot+ic
	pron	<skli*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sclera.
sclerotic	2.
	syl	scle+rot+ic
	pron	<skli*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having sclerosis.
sclerotic	3.
	syl	scle+rot+ic
	pron	<skli*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	characterized by the hardening and strengthening of cell walls. {~}
sclerotic	4.
	syl	scle+rot+ic
	pron	<skli*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {sclera}.
sclerotium	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek skl*_eros hard
sclerotia	infl
	head	sclerotium
	syl	scle+ro+ti:a
	pron	<-Si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sclerotium	0.
	syl	scle+ro+ti:um
	pron	<skli*1r*uSi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a compact mass of hyphae, that is formed by certain fungi and gives rise to new fungal growth or spore-producing structures.
sclerotioid	sub
	head	sclerotium
	or	sclerotial
	syl	scle+1ro+ti+oid
	pos	adj.
sclerotial	sub
	head	sclerotium
	or	sclerotioid
	syl	scle+1ro+tial
	pos	adj.
sclerotomies	infl
	head	sclerotomy
	syl	scle+rot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sclerotomy	0.
	syl	scle+rot:o+my
	pron	<skli*1rot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the sclera.
sclerous	ety	C19: from Greek skl*_eros hard
sclerous	0.
	syl	scle+rous
	pron	<1skli*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, pathol.
	def	hard; bony; in?!durated.
SCM	1.
	syl	S.C.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	State Certified Midwife.
SCM	2.
	syl	S.C.M.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Student Christian Movement.
scoff	ety	C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Old Frisian skof mockery, Danish skof, skuf jest
scoff	H1.1.
	syl	scoff
	pron	<skof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to speak contemptuously (about); express derision (for); mock.
scoff	H1.2.
	syl	scoff
	pron	<skof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to regard with derision.
scoff	H1.3.
	syl	scoff
	pron	<skof>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of derision.
scoff	H1.4.
	syl	scoff
	pron	<skof>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of derision.
scoffer	sub
	head	scoff
	syl	scoff+er
	pos	n.
scoffingly	sub
	head	scoff
	syl	scoff+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scoff	ety	C19: variant of scaff food; related to Afrikaans, Dutch schoft quarter of the day, one of the four daily meals
scoff	H2.1.
	syl	scoff
	pron	<skof>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to eat (food) fast and greedily; devour.
scoff	H2.2.
	syl	scoff
	pron	<skof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	food or rations.
scofflaw	0.
	syl	scoff+law
	pron	<1skoflc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person who habitually flouts or violates the law, esp. one who fails to pay debts or answer summonses.
Paul	infl
	head	Scofield
	syl	Paul.
	pos	n.
Scofield	0.
	syl	Sco:field
	pron	<1sk*ufEld>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, English stage and film actor.
scold	ety	C13: from Old Norse #7skald 
scold	1.
	syl	scold
	pron	<sk*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to find fault with or reprimand (a person) harshly; chide.
scold	2.
	syl	scold
	pron	<sk*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use harsh or abusive language.
scold	3.
	syl	scold
	pron	<sk*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a woman, who constantly finds fault.
scoldable	sub
	head	scold
	syl	scold+a:ble
	pos	adj.
scolder	sub
	head	scold
	syl	scold+er
	pos	n.
scolding	sub
	head	scold
	syl	scold+ing
	pos	n.
scoldingly	sub
	head	scold
	syl	scold+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scolecite	ety	C19: scolec- from Greek sk*_ol*_ex #7scolex+ {-#7ite %1}
scolecite	0.
	syl	scol+e:cite
	pron	<1skoli2sIt>, <1sk*ul->
	pos	n.
	def	a white zeolite mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in groups of radiating monoclinic crystals. Formula: CaAl\2Si\3O\1\0.3H\2O.
scolex	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek sk*_ol*_ex worm
scoleces	infl
	head	scolex
	or	scolices
	syl	sco+le:ces
	pron	<sk*u1lEsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scolices	infl
	head	scolex
	or	scoleces
	syl	scol:i+ces
	pron	<1skoli2sEz>, <1sk*u->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scolex	0.
	syl	sco+lex
	pron	<1sk*uleks>
	pos	n.
	def	the headlike part of a tapeworm, bearing hooks and suckers by which the animal is attached to the tissues of its host.
scoliosis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek: a curving, from skolios bent
scolioma	alt
	head	scoliosis
	or	scoliosis
	syl	sco+li:o+ma
	pos	n.
scoliosis	0.
	or	scolioma
	syl	sco+li:o+sis
	pron	<2skoli1*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal lateral curvature of the spine, of congenital origin or caused by trauma or disease of the vertebrae or hipbones. Compare {kyphosis, lordosis}.
scoliotic	sub
	head	scoliosis
	syl	sco+li+ot+ic
	pron	<2skoli1otik>
	pos	adj.
scollop	0.
	syl	scol+lop
	pron	<1skol*p>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {scallop}.
scolopendrid	ety	C19: from New Latin Scolopendridae, from Latin scolopendra, from Greek skolopendra legendary sea-fish
scolopendrid	0.
	syl	scol:o+pen+drid
	pron	<2skol*1pendrid>
	pos	n.
	def	any centipede of the family including some large and poisonous species.
scolopendrine	sub
	head	scolopendrid
	syl	scol:o+pen+drine
	pron	<2skol*1pendrIn>, <-drin>
	pos	adj.
scombroid	ety	C19: from Greek skombros a mackerel; see -#7oid 
scombroid	1.
	syl	scom+broid
	pron	<1skombrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of marine spiny-finned fishes having a spindle-shaped body and a forked powerful tail: includes the mackerels, tunnies, bonitos, swordfish, and sailfish.
scombroid	2.
	syl	scom+broid
	pron	<1skombrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the suborder
sconce	ety	C14: from Old French esconse hiding place, lantern, or from Late Latin sconsa, from absconsa dark lantern
sconce	H1.1.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	def	a bracket fixed to a wall for holding candles or lights.
sconce	H1.2.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat candlestick with a handle.
sconce	ety	C16: from Dutch schans, from Middle High German schanze bundle of brushwood
sconce	H2.0.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	def	a small protective fortification, such as an earthwork.
sconce	ety	C17: of obscure origin
sconce	H3.1.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, esp. formerly
	def	to challenge (a fellow student) on the grounds of a social misdemeanour to drink a large quantity of beer without stopping.
sconce	H3.2.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, esp. formerly
	def	to fine (a student) for some minor misdemeanour.
sconce	H3.3.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, esp. formerly
	def	the act of sconcing.
sconce	H3.4.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford and Cambridge Universities, esp. formerly
	def	a mug or tankard used in sconcing.
sconce	ety	C16: probably jocular use of #7sconce %1
sconce	H4.1.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the head or skull.
sconce	H4.2.
	syl	sconce
	pron	<skons>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sense, brain, or wit.
scone	ety	C16: Scottish, perhaps from Middle Low German schonbrot, Middle Dutch schoonbrot fine bread
scone	0.
	syl	scone
	pron	<sk*un>, <skon>
	pos	n.
	def	a light plain doughy cake made from flour with very little fat, cooked in an oven or (esp. originally) on a griddle, usually split open and buttered.
Scone	0.
	syl	Scone
	pron	<sku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a parish in E Scotland near Perth, consisting of the two villages of New Scone and Old Scone, which was the Pictish capital: original site of the stone upon which medieval Scottish kings were crowned. The stone was removed to Westminster Abbey by Edward I in 1296.
scoop	ety	C14: via Middle Dutch sch*_ope from Germanic; compare Old High German scephan to ladle, German sch*"opfen, Schaufel #7shovel, Dutch schoep vessel for baling
scoop	1.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a utensil used as a shovel or ladle, esp. a small shovel with deep sides and a short handle, used for taking up flour, etc.
scoop	2.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a utensil with a long handle and round bowl used for dispensing liquids, etc.
scoop	3.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a scoop in action, such as the bucket on a dredge.
scoop	4.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a spoonlike surgical instrument for scraping or extracting foreign matter, etc., from the body.
scoop	5.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity taken up by a scoop.
scoop	6.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scooping, dredging, etc.
scoop	7.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow cavity.
scoop	8.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a large quick gain, as of money.
scoop	9.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a news story reported in one newspaper, etc., before all the others; an exclusive.
scoop	10.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	n.
	def	any sensational piece of news.
scoop	11.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to take up and remove (an object or substance) with or as if with a scoop.
scoop	12.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to hollow out with or as if with a scoop.
	exam	1	to scoop a hole in a hillside.
scoop	13.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (a large sudden profit).
scoop	14.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to beat (rival newspapers, etc.) in uncovering a news item.
scoop	15.
	syl	scoop
	pron	<sku:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Hockey, golf, etc.
	def	to hit (the ball) on its underside so that it rises into the air.
scooper	sub
	head	scoop
	syl	scoop+er
	pos	n.
scoopful	sub
	head	scoop
	syl	scoop2ful
	pos	n.
scoop neck	0.
	syl	scoop neck
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded low-cut neckline on a woman's garment.
scoot	ety	C19 (U.S.): of unknown origin
scoot	1.
	syl	scoot
	pron	<sku:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or cause to go quickly or hastily; dart or cause to dart off or away.
scoot	2.
	syl	scoot
	pron	<sku:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scooting.
scooter	1.
	syl	scoot+er
	pron	<1sku:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's vehicle consisting of a low footboard mounted between two small wheels with a handlebar. It is propelled by pushing one foot against the ground.
scooter	2.
	syl	scoot+er
	pron	<1sku:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {motor scooter}.
scooter	3.
	syl	scoot+er
	pron	<1sku:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and Canada
	def	another term for {iceyacht. #!scoot+er+ist}
scop	ety	Old English: related to Old Norse skop, skaup, Old High German scof, scopf poem
scop	0.
	syl	scop
	pron	<skop>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	a bard or minstrel.
Scopas	0.
	syl	Sco:pas
	pron	<1sk*up*s>
	pos	n.
	def	4th century #7b.c., Greek sculptor and architect.
scope	ety	C16: from Italian scopo goal, from Latin scopus, from Greek skopos target; related to Greek skopein to watch
scope	1.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	opportunity for exercising the faculties or abilities; capacity for action.
scope	2.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	range of view, perception, or grasp; outlook.
scope	3.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the area covered by an activity, topic, etc.; range.
	exam	1	the scope of his thesis was vast.
scope	4.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	slack left in an anchor cable.
scope	5.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the part of a formula that follows a quantifier or an operator.
scope	6.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {telescope, micro?!scope, oscilloscope}, etc.
scope	7.
	syl	scope
	pron	<sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	purpose or aim.
-scope	ety	from New Latin -scopium, from Greek -skopion, from skopein to look at
-scope	0.
	syl	-scope
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an instrument for ob?!serving, viewing, or detecting.
	exam	1	microscope;
	exam	2	stethoscope.
-scopic	sub
	head	-scope
	syl	-scop:ic
	pos	adj.
scopolamine	ety	C20: scopol- from New Latin scopolia Japonica Japanese belladonna (from which the alkaloid is extracted), named after G. A. Scopoli (1723-88), Italian naturalist,+#7amine 
scopolamine	0.
	syl	sco+pol:a+mine
	pron	<sk*1pol*2mEn>, <-min> <2sk*up*1l@min>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless viscous liquid alkaloid extracted from certain plants, such as henbane: used in preventing travel sickness and as an anticholinergic, sedative, and truth serum. Formula: C\1\7H\2\1?!NO\4. Also called: {hyoscine}. See also {atropine}.
scopoline	ety	C19: from scopol- (as in #7scopolamine) #7+ {-#7ine %2}
scopoline	0.
	syl	sco+po+line
	pron	<1sk*up*2lEn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble crystalline alkaloid obtained from the decomposition of scopolamine and used as a sedative. Formula: C\8H\1\3NO\2. Also called: {oscine}.
scopula	ety	C19: from Late Latin: a broom-twig, from sc*_opa thin twigs
scopulas	infl
	head	scopula
	or	scopulae
	syl	scop:u+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scopulae	infl
	head	scopula
	or	scopulas
	syl	scop:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scopula	0.
	syl	scop:u+la
	pron	<1skopjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tuft of dense hairs on the legs and chelicerae of some spiders.
scopulate	sub
	head	scopula
	syl	scop:u+late
	pron	<1skopju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
Mount	infl
	head	Scopus
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Scopus	0.
	syl	Sco+pus
	pron	<1sk*up*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Israel, east of Jerusalem: a N extension of the Mount of Olives; site of the Hebrew University (1925). Height: 834 m (2736 ft.).
-scopy	ety	from Greek -skopia, from skopein to look at
-scopy	0.
	syl	-sco:py
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a viewing or observation.
	exam	1	microscopy.
scorbutic	ety	C17: from New Latin scorb*_uticus, from Medieval Latin scorb*_utus, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old English sceorf scurf, Middle Low German scorbuk scurvy
scorbutical	alt
	head	scorbutic
	or	scorbutic
	syl	scor+bu+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
scorbutic	0.
	or	scorbutical
	syl	scor+bu+tic
	pron	<skc:1bju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having scurvy.
scorbutically	sub
	head	scorbutic
	syl	scor+1bu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
scorch	ety	C15: probably from Old Norse skorpna to shrivel up &- #!scorch+ing adj.
scorch	1.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn or become burnt, so as to affect the colour, taste, etc., or to cause or feel pain.
scorch	2.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wither or parch or cause to wither from exposure to heat.
scorch	3.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be very hot.
	exam	1	it is scorching outside.
scorch	4.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to criticize harshly.
scorch	5.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to drive or ride very fast.
scorch	6.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight burn.
scorch	7.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark caused by the application of too great heat.
scorch	8.
	syl	scorch
	pron	<skc:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a mark or series of marks on fruit, etc., caused by pests or insecticides.
scorched earth policy	0.
	syl	scorched earth pol:i+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the policy in warfare of removing or destroying everything that might be useful to an invading enemy, esp. by fire.
scorcher	1.
	syl	scorch+er
	pron	<1skc:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that scorches.
scorcher	2.
	syl	scorch+er
	pron	<1skc:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	something severe or caustic.
scorcher	3.
	syl	scorch+er
	pron	<1skc:C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very hot day.
scorcher	4.
	syl	scorch+er
	pron	<1skc:C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	something remarkable.
score	ety	Old English scora; related to Old Norse skor notch, tally, twenty
score	1.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an evaluative usually numerical record of a competitive game or match.
score	2.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of points made by a side or individual in a game or match.
score	3.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scoring, esp. a point or points.
the score	4.
	head	score
	syl	the score.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the actual situation; the true facts.
	exam	1	to know the score.
score	5.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the result of a test or exam.
score	6.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of twenty.
	exam	1	three score years and ten.
score	7.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	a great number; lots.
	exam	1	I have scores of things to do.
score	8.a.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the written or printed form of a composition in which the instrumental or vocal parts appear on separate staves vertically arranged on large pages ({full score}) or in a condensed version, usually for piano ({short score}) or voices and piano ({vocal score) }.
score	8.b.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the incidental music for a film or play.
score	8.c.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the songs, music, etc., for a stage or film musical.
score	9.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or notch, esp. one made in keeping a tally.
score	10.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an account of amounts due.
score	11.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount recorded as due.
score	12.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a reason or account.
	exam	1	the book was rejected on the score of length.
score	13.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a grievance.
score	14.a.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a line marking a divi?!sion or boundary.
score	14.b.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	score line.
score	15.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the victim of a theft or swindle.
score	16.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dancing.
	def	notation indicating a dancer's moves.
score	17.a.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	to avenge a wrong.
score	17.b.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	to repay a debt.
score	18.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain (a point or points) in a game or contest.
score	19.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a total score of.
	exam	1	to score twelve.
score	20.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to keep a record of the score (of).
score	21.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be worth (a certain amount) in a game.
score	22.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to evaluate (a test, etc.) numerically; mark.
score	23.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record by making notches in.
score	24.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (cuts, lines, etc.) in or on.
score	25.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to obtain something desired, esp. to purchase an illegal drug.
score	26.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Slang. of men
	def	to be successful in seducing a person.
score	27.a.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set or arrange (a piece of music) for specific instruments or voices.
score	27.b.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write the music for (a film, play, etc.).
score	28.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve (success or an advantage).
	exam	1	your idea really scored with the boss.
score	29.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to criticize harshly; berate.
score	30.
	syl	score
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to accumulate or keep a record of (a debt).
scorer	sub
	head	score
	syl	scor+er
	pos	n.
scoreboard	0.
	syl	score+board
	pron	<1skc:2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, etc.
	def	a board for displaying the score of a game or match.
scorecard	1.
	syl	score+card
	pron	<1skc:2ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a card on which scores are recorded in various games, esp. golf.
scorecard	2.
	syl	score+card
	pron	<1skc:2ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a card identifying the players in a sports match, esp. cricket or baseball.
score off	0.
	syl	score off
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gain an advantage at someone else's expense.
scoria	ety	C17: from Latin: dross, from Greek sk*_oria, from sk*_or excrement
scoriae	infl
	head	scoria
	syl	sco+ri:ae
	pron	<-ri2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scoria	1.
	syl	sco+ri:a
	pron	<1skc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough heavy mass of solidified lava containing many cavities.
scoria	2.
	syl	sco+ri:a
	pron	<1skc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	refuse obtained from smelted ore; slag.
scoriaceous	sub
	head	scoria
	syl	sco+ri:a+ceous
	pron	<2skc:ri1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
scorifies	infl
	head	scorify
	syl	sco+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
scorifying	infl
	head	scorify
	syl	sco+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
scorified	infl
	head	scorify
	syl	sco+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
scorify	0.
	syl	sco+ri+fy
	pron	<1skc:ri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (impurities) from metals by forming scoria.
scorification	sub
	head	scorify
	syl	sco+ri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
scorifier	sub
	head	scorify
	syl	sco+ri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
scorn	ety	C12 schornen, from Old French escharnir, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German scer*_on to behave rowdily, obsolete Dutch schern mockery
scorn	1.
	syl	scorn
	pron	<skc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	open contempt or disdain for a person or thing; derision.
scorn	2.
	syl	scorn
	pron	<skc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an object of contempt or derision.
scorn	3.
	syl	scorn
	pron	<skc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an act or expression signifying contempt.
scorn	4.
	syl	scorn
	pron	<skc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat with contempt or derision.
scorn	5.
	syl	scorn
	pron	<skc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject with contempt.
scorner	sub
	head	scorn
	syl	scorn+er
	pos	n.
scorpaenid	ety	via New Latin from Latin scorpaena a sea-scorpion; see #7scorpion 
scorpaenid	1.
	syl	scor+pae+nid
	pron	<skc:1pEnid>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny-finned marine fish of the family having sharp spines on the fins and a heavy armoured head: includes the scorpion fishes, rockfishes, and redfishes.
scorpaenid	2.
	syl	scor+pae+nid
	pron	<skc:1pEnid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
scorpaenoid	1.
	syl	scor+pae+noid
	pron	<skc:1pEncid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a suborder of spiny-finned fishes having bony plates covering the head: includes the sculpins, scorpion fishes, gurnards, etc.
scorpaenoid	2.
	syl	scor+pae+noid
	pron	<skc:1pEncid>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the sub?!order
scorper	ety	C19: erroneously for scauper scalper, from Latin scalper knife
scauper	alt
	head	scorper
	or	scorper
	syl	scau+per
	pron	<1skc:p*>
	pos	n.
scorper	0.
	or	scauper
	syl	scor+per
	pron	<1skc:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of fine chisel with a square or curved tip used in wood engraving for clearing away large areas of the block or clearing away lines.
Scorpio	ety	Latin: #7scorpion 
Scorpio	1.
	syl	Scor+pi:o
	pron	<1skc:pi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Scorpion}.
Scorpio	1.a.
	syl	Scor+pi:o
	pron	<1skc:pi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth sign of the zodiac, symbol ###800748 , having a fixed water classification and ruled by the planets Mars and Pluto. The sun is in this sign between about Oct. 23 and Nov. 21.
Scorpio	1.b.
	syl	Scor+pi:o
	pron	<1skc:pi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born during a period when the sun is in this sign.
Scorpio	2.
	syl	Scor+pi:o
	pron	<1skc:pi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for {Scorpius}.
Scorpio	3.
	syl	Scor+pi:o
	pron	<1skc:pi2*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	born under or characteristic of Scorpio.
Scorpio	xref
	syl	Scor+pi:o
	pron	<1skc:pi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 1b., 3): {Scor+pi+on+ic} (@!sk@$$:p$I#!$An$Ik).
scorpioid	1.
	syl	scor+pi+oid
	pron	<1skc:pi2cid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling scorpions or the order to which they belong.
scorpioid	2.
	syl	scor+pi+oid
	pron	<1skc:pi2cid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. esp. of a cymose inflorescence
	def	having the main stem coiled during development.
scorpion	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin scorpi*_o, from Greek skorpios, of obscure origin
scorpion	1.
	syl	scor+pi+on
	pron	<1skc:pi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any arachnid of the order of warm dry regions, having a segmented body with a long tail terminating in a venomous sting.
false scorpion	2.
	head	scorpion
	syl	false scorpion.
	def	any small nonvenomous arachnid of the order (or which superficially resemble scorpions but lack the long tail. See {book scorpion}.
scorpion	3.
	syl	scor+pi+on
	pron	<1skc:pi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other similar arachnids, such as the whip scorpion, or other arthropods, such as the water scorpion.
scorpion	4.
	syl	scor+pi+on
	pron	<1skc:pi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a barbed scourge (I Kings 12:11).
scorpion	5.
	syl	scor+pi+on
	pron	<1skc:pi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a war engine for hurling stones; ballista.
the	infl
	head	Scorpion
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Scorpion	0.
	syl	Scor+pi+on
	pron	<1skc:pi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Scorpio, the eighth sign of the zodiac.
scorpion fish	0.
	syl	scor+pi+on fish
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scorpaenid fishes of the genus and related genera, of temperate and tropical seas, having venomous spines on the dorsal and anal fins.
scorpion fly	0.
	syl	scor+pi+on fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insects of the family of the N hemisphere, having a scorpion-like but nonven?!omous tail in the males, long antennae, and a beaklike snout: order
scorpion grass	0.
	syl	scor+pi+on grass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {forget-me-not}.
Scorpii	infl
	head	Scorpius
	syl	Scor+pi:i
	pron	<1skc:pi2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Scorpius	0.
	syl	Scor+pi:us
	pron	<1skc:pi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large zodiacal constellation lying between Libra and Sagittarius and crossed by the Milky Way. It contains the first magnitude star Antares. Also called: {Scorpio}.
Scot	1.
	syl	Scot
	pron	<skot>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Scotland.
Scot	2.
	syl	Scot
	pron	<skot>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a tribe of Celtic raiders from northern Ireland who carried out periodic attacks against the British mainland coast from the 3rd century #7a.d., eventually settling in N Britain during the 5th and 6th centuries.
Scot	1.
	syl	Scot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Scotch (whisky).
Scot	2.
	syl	Scot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Scotland.
Scot	3.
	syl	Scot.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Scottish.
scot and lot	ety	C13 scot tax, from Germanic; compare Old Norse skot; related to Old French escot (French *'ecot) 
scot and lot	0.
	syl	scot and lot
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	a municipal tax paid by burgesses and others that came to be regarded as a qualifi?!cation for the borough franchise in parliamentary elections (until the Reform Act of 1832).
scotch	ety	C15: of obscure origin
scotch	H1.1.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put an end to; crush.
	exam	1	bad weather scotched our plans.
scotch	H1.2.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to injure so as to render harmless.
scotch	H1.3.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to cut or score.
scotch	H1.4.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a gash; scratch.
scotch	H1.5.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a line marked down, as for hopscotch.
scotch	ety	C17: of obscure origin
scotch	H2.1.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block, prop, or prevent from moving with or as if with a wedge.
scotch	H2.2.
	syl	scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	n.
	def	a block or wedge to prevent motion.
Scotch	H1.1.
	syl	Scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Scottish}.
Scotch	H1.2.
	syl	Scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	n.
	def	the Scots or their language.#e {Usage}. In the north of England and in Scotland, is not used outside fixed expressions such as The use of for or is otherwise felt to be incorrect, esp. when applied to persons.
Scotch	H2.1.
	syl	Scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Scotch whisky}. whisky dis?!tilled from fermented malted barley and made in Scotland.
Scotch	H2.2.
	syl	Scotch
	pron	<skoC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeast Brit.
	def	a type of relatively mild beer.
Scotch broth	0.
	syl	Scotch broth
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a thick soup made from beef stock, vegetables, and pearl barley.
Scotch egg	0.
	syl	Scotch egg
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a hard-boiled egg enclosed in a layer of sausage meat, covered in egg and crumbs, and fried.
Scotchmen	infl
	head	Scotchman
	syl	Scotch+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Scotchman	0.
	syl	Scotch+man
	pron	<1skoCm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scots
	usage	regarded as bad usage by the
	def	another word for {Scotsman}. &- {#!Scotch+wom@.an}
Scotch mist	1.
	syl	Scotch mist
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy wet mist.
Scotch mist	2.
	syl	Scotch mist
	pos	n.
	def	drizzle.
Scotch pancake	0.
	syl	Scotch pan+cake
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {drop scone}.
Scotch snap	0.
	syl	Scotch snap
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a rhythmical pattern consisting of a short note followed by a long one. Also called: {Scotch catch}.
Scotch tape	0.
	syl	Scotch tape
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a transparent or coloured adhesive tape made of cellulose or a similar substance.
Scotch terrier	0.
	syl	Scotch ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Scottish terrier}.
Scotch woodcock	0.
	syl	Scotch wood+cock
	pos	n.
	def	hot toast spread with anchovies or anchovy paste and topped with creamy scrambled eggs.
scoter	ety	C17: origin unknown
scoters	infl
	head	scoter
	or	scoter
	syl	sco+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scoter	infl
	or	scoters
	syl	sco+ter.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scoter	0.
	syl	sco+ter
	pron	<1sk*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	any sea duck of the genus such as ({common scoter}) , of northern regions. The male plumage is black with white patches around the head and eyes.
scot-free	ety	C16: see #7scot and lot 
scot-free	0.
	syl	scot-free
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	predicative
	def	without harm, loss, or penalty.
scotia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek skotia, from skotos darkness (from the shadow in the cavity)
scotia	0.
	syl	sco+tia
	pron	<1sk*uS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep concave moulding, esp. one used on the base of an Ionic column between the two torus mouldings.
Scotism	0.
	syl	Sco+tism
	pron	<1sk*utiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrines of Duns Scotus, esp. those holding that philosophy and theology are independent. See {haecceity}.
Scotist	sub
	head	Scotism
	syl	Sco+tist
	pos	n. adj.
Scotistic	sub
	head	Scotism
	syl	Sco+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
Scotland	0.
	syl	Scot+land
	pron	<1skotl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a country that is part of the United Kingdom, occupying the north of Great Britain: the English and Scottish thrones were united under one monarch in 1603 and the parliaments in 1707. It consists of the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands, and hilly uplands in the south; has a deeply indented coastline, about 800 offshore islands (mostly in the west), and many lochs. Capital: Edinburgh. Pop.: 5205100 (1976 est.). Area: 78768 sq. km (30412 sq. miles). Related adj.: {Caledonian}.
Scotland Yard	1.
	syl	Scot+land Yard
	pos	n.
	def	the headquarters of the police force of metropolitan London, controlled directly by the British Home Office and hence having certain national responsibilities. Official name: {New Scotland Yard}.
scotoma	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek skot*_oma giddiness, from skotoun to make dark, from skotos darkness
scotomas	infl
	head	scotoma
	or	scotomata
	syl	sco+to+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scotomata	infl
	head	scotoma
	or	scotomas
	syl	sco+to+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scotoma	1.
	syl	sco+to+ma
	pron	<sko1t*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a blind spot; a permanent or temporary area of depressed or absent vision caused by lesions of the optic nerve, viewing the sun directly ({eclipse scotoma}) , squinting, etc.
scotoma	2.
	syl	sco+to+ma
	pron	<sko1t*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a mental blind spot; inability to understand or perceive certain matters.
scotomatous	sub
	head	scotoma
	syl	sco+tom:a+tous
	pron	<sko1tom*t*s>
	pos	adj.
scotopia	ety	New Latin, from Greek skotos darkness+-#7opia 
scotopia	0.
	syl	sco+to+pi:a
	pron	<sk*1t*upi*>, <sk*u->
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of the eye to adjust for night vision.
scotopic	sub
	head	scotopia
	syl	sco+top+ic
	pron	<sk*1topik>, <sk*u->
	pos	adj.
Scots	1.
	syl	Scots
	pron	<skots>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, its people, their English dialect, or their Gaelic language.
Scots	2.
	syl	Scots
	pron	<skots>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the English dialects spoken or written in Scotland. See also {Lallans}.
Scotsmen	infl
	head	Scotsman
	syl	Scots+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Scotsman	0.
	syl	Scots+man
	pron	<1skotsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Scotland. &- {#!Scots+wom@.an}
Scotch pine	alt
	head	Scots pine
	or	Scots pine
	syl	Scotch pine
	pos	n.
Scots pine	1.
	or	Scotch pine
	syl	Scots pine
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of Europe and W and N Asia, having blue-green needle-like leaves and brown cones with a small prickle on each scale: a valuable timber tree.
Scots pine	2.
	or	Scotch pine
	syl	Scots pine
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree.
Scots pine	xref
	or	Scotch pine
	syl	Scots pine
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Scots} (or {Scotch) fir}.
Scott	1.
	syl	Scott
	pron	<skot>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George Gil@.bert}. 1811-78, English architect, prominent in the Gothic revival. He restored many churches and cathedrals and designed the Albert Memorial (1863) and St Pancras Station (1865).
Robert Falcon	2.
	head	Scott
	syl	Rob:ert Fal:con.
	def	1868-1912, English naval officer and explorer of the Antarctic. He commanded two Antarctic expeditions (1901-04; 1910-12) and reached the South Pole on Jan. 18, 1912, shortly after Amundsen; he and the rest of his party died on the return journey.
Scott	3.
	syl	Scott
	pron	<skot>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wal@.ter}. 1771-1832, Scottish romantic novelist and poet. He is remembered chiefly for his tales inspired by Scottish history and folklore, esp. the @6Waverley@9 novels, including (1814), (1817), (1818), (1819), (1821), (1823), and (1824). His narrative poems include (1805), (1808), and (1810).
Scotticism	0.
	syl	Scot+ti+cism
	pron	<1skoti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish idiom, word, etc.
Scotty	alt
	head	Scottie
	or	Scottie
	syl	Scot+ty
	pron	<1skoti>
	pos	n.
Scotties	infl
	head	Scottie
	syl	Scot+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Scottie	1.
	or	Scotty
	syl	Scot+tie
	pron	<1skoti>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Scottish terrier}.
Scottie	2.
	or	Scotty
	syl	Scot+tie
	pron	<1skoti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a Scotsman.
Scottish	1.
	syl	Scot+tish
	pron	<1skotiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Scotland, its people, their Gaelic language, or their English dialect.
the	2.
	head	Scottish
	syl	the.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the Scots collectively.
Scottish Certificate of Education	0.
	syl	Scot+tish Cer+tif:i+cate of Ed:u+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the Scottish examination equivalent to the General Certificate of Education in England.
Scottish Gaelic	0.
	syl	Scot+tish Gael+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the Goidelic language of the Celts of Scotland, still spoken in the Highlands and Western Isles.
Scottish terrier	0.
	syl	Scot+tish ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a small long-haired breed of terrier, usually with a black coat, having erect ears and tail. Often shortened to {Scottie}.
Scotus	0.
	syl	Sco:tus
	pron	<1sk*ut*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See (John) {Duns Scotus}.
scoundrel	ety	C16: of unknown origin &- #!scoun+drel+ly adj.
scoundrel	0.
	syl	scoun+drel
	pron	<1skaundr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a worthless or villainous person.
scour	ety	C13: via Middle Low German sch*_uren, from Old French escurer, from Late Latin exc*_ur*_are to cleanse, from c*_ur*_are; see #7cure  &- #!scour+er n.
scour	H1.1.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clean or polish (a surface) by washing and rubbing, as with an abrasive cloth.
scour	H1.2.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove dirt from or have the dirt removed from.
scour	H1.3.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear (a channel) by the force of water; flush.
scour	H1.4.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove by or as if by rubbing.
scour	H1.5.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of livestock, esp. cattle
	def	to have diarrhoea.
scour	H1.6.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (livestock) to purge their bowels.
scour	H1.7.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scouring.
scour	H1.8.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the place scoured, esp. by running water.
scour	H1.9.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that scours, such as a cleansing agent.
scour	H1.10.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	prolonged diarrhoea in livestock, esp. cattle.
scour	ety	C14: from Old Norse sk*_ur 
scour	H2.1.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to range over (territory), as in making a search.
scour	H2.2.
	syl	scour
	pron	<skau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move swiftly or energetically over (territory).
scourge	ety	C13: from Anglo-French escorge, from Old French escorgier (unattested) to lash, from es- #7ex -%1#7+ Latin corrigia whip
scourge	1.
	syl	scourge
	pron	<skR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a whip used for inflicting punishment or torture.
scourge	2.
	syl	scourge
	pron	<skR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of inflicting punishment or suffering.
scourge	3.
	syl	scourge
	pron	<skR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who harasses, punishes, or causes destruction.
scourge	4.
	syl	scourge
	pron	<skR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whip; flog.
scourge	5.
	syl	scourge
	pron	<skR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punish severely.
scourger	sub
	head	scourge
	syl	scourg+er
	pos	n.
scourgingly	sub
	head	scourge
	syl	scourg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scouring rush	0.
	syl	scour+ing rush
	pos	n.
	def	any of several horsetails, esp. that have rough-ridged stems and were formerly used for scouring and polishing.
scourings	1.
	syl	scour+ings
	pron	<1skau*riGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the residue left after cleaning grain.
scourings	2.
	syl	scour+ings
	pron	<1skau*riGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	residue that remains after scouring.
scouse	ety	C19: shortened from #7lobscouse 
scouse	0.
	syl	scouse
	pron	<skaus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liverpool dialect.
	def	a stew made from left-over meat.
Scouse	1.
	syl	Scouse
	pron	<skaus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person who lives in or comes from Liverpool.
Scouse	2.
	syl	Scouse
	pron	<skaus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the dialect spoken by such a person.
Scouse	3.
	syl	Scouse
	pron	<skaus>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	of or from Liverpool; Liverpudlian.
scout	ety	C14: from Old French ascouter to listen to, from Latin auscult*_are to #7auscultate 
scout	H1.1.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, ship, or aircraft sent out to gain information.
scout	H1.2.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a person or unit despatched to reconnoitre the position of the enemy, etc.
scout	H1.3.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a person employed by a club to seek new players, etc.
scout	H1.4.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of scouting.
scout	H1.5.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. at Oxford University
	def	a college servant.
scout	H1.6.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a patrolman of a motoring organi?!zation.
scout	H1.7.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fellow or companion.
scout	H1.8.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine or observe (anything) in order to obtain information.
scout	H1.9.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out or up
	def	to seek.
scout	H1.10.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a scout for a sports club.
scout	H1.11.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	vb.
	usage	intr .,foll. by about or around
	def	to go in search (for).
scouter	sub
	head	scout
	syl	scout+er
	pos	n.
scout	ety	C17: from Old Norse sk*_uta derision
scout	H2.0.
	syl	scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to reject (a person or thing) with contempt.
Scout	0.
	syl	Scout
	pron	<skaut>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap .
	def	a boy or (in the U.S.) a girl who is a member of a worldwide movement (the {Scout Association}) founded as the Boy Scouts in England in 1908 by Lord Baden-Powell with the aim of developing character and responsibility. British female counterpart: {Guide}. See also {Air Scout, Sea Scout}.
scout car	0.
	syl	scout car
	pos	n.
	def	a fast lightly armoured vehicle used for reconnaissance.
Scouting	0.a.
	syl	Scout+ing
	pron	<1skautiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the activities, programmes, principles, etc., of the Scout Association.
Scouting	0.b.
	syl	Scout+ing
	pron	<1skautiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the international Scouting movement.
scoutmaster	0.
	syl	scout+mas:ter
	pron	<1skaut2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leader of a troop of Scouts.
scow	ety	C18: via Dutch schouw from Low German schalde, related to Old Saxon skaldan to push (a boat) into the sea
scow	1.
	syl	scow
	pron	<skau>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpowered barge used for freight, etc.; lighter.
scow	2.
	syl	scow
	pron	<skau>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the midwestern U.S.
	def	a sailing yacht with a flat bottom, designed to plane.
scowl	ety	C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Danish skule to look down, Old English sc*_ul*_egede squint-eyed
scowl	1.
	syl	scowl
	pron	<skaul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to contract the brows in a threatening or angry manner.
scowl	2.
	syl	scowl
	pron	<skaul>
	pos	n.
	def	a gloomy or threatening expression.
scowler	sub
	head	scowl
	syl	scowl+er
	pos	n.
scowlingly	sub
	head	scowl
	syl	scowl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
SCR	0.
	syl	S.C.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in British universities
	def	senior common room.
scr	0.
	syl	scr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	scruple (unit of weight).
scrabble	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch shrabbelen, frequentative of shrabben to scrape
scrabble	1.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about or at
	def	to scrape (at) or grope (for), as with hands or claws.
scrabble	2.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to struggle (with).
scrabble	3.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to struggle to gain possession, esp. in a disorderly manner.
scrabble	4.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scribble.
scrabble	5.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of scrabbling.
scrabble	6.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	scribble.
scrabble	7.
	syl	scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorderly struggle.
scrabbler	sub
	head	scrabble
	syl	scrab+bler
	pos	n.
Scrabble	0.
	syl	Scrab+ble
	pron	<1skr@bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a game in which words are formed in a pattern similar to a crossword puzzle.
scrag	ety	C16: perhaps variant of #7crag ; related to Norwegian skragg, German Kragen collar
scrag	1.
	syl	scrag
	pron	<skr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin or scrawny person or animal.
scrag	2.
	syl	scrag
	pron	<skr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the lean end of a neck of veal or mutton.
scrag	3.
	syl	scrag
	pron	<skr@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the neck of a human being.
scrags	infl
	head	scrag
	syl	scrags
	pos	vb.
scragging	infl
	head	scrag
	syl	scrag+ging
	pos	vb.
scragged	infl
	head	scrag
	syl	scragged.
	pos	vb.
scrag	4.
	syl	scrag
	pron	<skr@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wring the neck of; throttle.
scragglier	infl
	head	scraggly
	syl	scrag+gli+er
	pos	adj.
scraggliest	infl
	head	scraggly
	syl	scrag+gli+est.
	pos	adj.
scraggly	0.
	syl	scrag+gly
	pron	<1skr@gli>
	pos	adj.
	def	untidy or irregular.
scraggier	infl
	head	scraggy
	syl	scrag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
scraggiest	infl
	head	scraggy
	syl	scrag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
scraggy	1.
	syl	scrag+gy
	pron	<1skr@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lean or scrawny.
scraggy	2.
	syl	scrag+gy
	pron	<1skr@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough; unkempt.
scraggily	sub
	head	scraggy
	syl	scrag+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
scragginess	sub
	head	scraggy
	syl	scrag+gi+ness
	pos	n.
scram	ety	C20: shortened from #7scramble 
scrams	infl
	head	scram
	syl	scrams
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scramming	infl
	head	scram
	syl	scram+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scrammed	infl
	head	scram
	syl	scrammed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scram	0.
	syl	scram
	pron	<skr@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often imperative
	def	to go away hastily; get out.
scramb	ety	from Dutch schrammen
scram	alt
	head	scramb
	or	scramb
	syl	scram
	pron	<skr@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scramb	0.
	or	scram
	syl	scramb
	pron	<skr@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to scratch with nails or claws.
scramble	ety	C16: blend of #7scrabble and #7ramp 
scramble	1.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to climb, crawl, or proceed hurriedly, esp. by using the hands to aid movement.
scramble	2.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to compete with others, esp. in a disordered manner.
	exam	1	to scramble for a prize.
scramble	3.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to deal with hurriedly and unsystematically.
scramble	4.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw together in a haphazard manner; jumble.
scramble	5.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collect in a hurried or disorganized manner.
scramble	6.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cook (eggs that have been whisked up with milk and seasoning) in a pan containing a little melted butter.
scramble	7.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to order (a crew or aircraft) to take off immediately or (of a crew or aircraft) to take off immediately.
scramble	8.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (speech) unintelligible during transmission by means of an electronic scrambler.
scramble	9.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scrambling.
scramble	10.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a climb or trek over difficult ground, esp. with the help of the hands.
scramble	11.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a disorderly struggle, esp. to gain possession.
scramble	12.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an immediate preparation for action, as of crew, aircraft, etc.
scramble	13.
	syl	scram+ble
	pron	<1skr@mbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a motorcycle rally in which competitors race across rough open ground.
scrambled eggs	0.
	syl	scram+bled eggs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	gold embroidery on the peak of a high-ranking military officer's cap.
scrambler	1.
	syl	scram+bler
	pron	<1skr@mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that produces long weak shoots by which it grows over other plants.
scrambler	2.
	syl	scram+bler
	pron	<1skr@mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device that renders speech unintelligible during transmission, normal speech being restored at the receiving system.
scran	ety	C18: of unknown origin
scran	infl
	syl	scran.
	pos	n.
scran	0.
	syl	scran
	pron	<skr@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	food; provisions. {2. bad scran to}. bad luck to.
scrannel	ety	C17: probably from Norwegian skran lean. See #7scrawny 
scrannel	1.
	syl	scran+nel
	pron	<1skr@nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	thin.
scrannel	2.
	syl	scran+nel
	pron	<1skr@nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	harsh.
Scranton	0.
	syl	Scran+ton
	pron	<1skr@nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE Pennsylvania: university (1888). Pop.: 103564 (1970).
scrap	ety	C14: from Old Norse skrap; see #7scrape 
scrap	H1.1.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of something larger; fragment.
scrap	H1.2.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an extract from something written.
scrap	H1.3.a.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	waste material or used articles, esp. metal, often collected and reprocessed.
scrap	H1.3.b.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	scrap iron.
scrap	H1.4.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	pieces of discarded food.
scraps	infl
	head	scrap
	syl	scraps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scrapping	infl
	head	scrap
	syl	scrap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scrapped	infl
	head	scrap
	syl	scrapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scrap	H1.5.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into scrap.
scrap	H1.6.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discard as useless.
scrap	ety	C17: perhaps from #7scrape 
scrap	H2.1.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fight or argument.
scraps	infl
	head	scrap
	syl	scraps
	pos	vb.
scrapping	infl
	head	scrap
	syl	scrap+ping
	pos	vb.
scrapped	infl
	head	scrap
	syl	scrapped.
	pos	vb.
scrap	H2.2.
	syl	scrap
	pron	<skr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to quarrel or fight.
scrapbook	0.
	syl	scrap+book
	pron	<1skr@p2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book or album of blank pages in which to mount newspaper cuttings, pictures, etc.
scrape	ety	Old English scrapian; related to Old Norse skrapa, Middle Dutch schrapen, Middle High German schraffen 
scrape	1.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (a rough or sharp object) across (a surface), esp. to smooth or clean.
scrape	2.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away or off
	def	to remove (a layer) by rubbing.
scrape	3.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce a harsh or grating sound by rubbing against (an instrument, surface, etc.).
scrape	4.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure or damage by rough contact.
	exam	1	to scrape one's knee.
scrape	5.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be very economical (esp. in the phrase {scrimp and scrape) }.
scrape	6.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw the foot backwards in making a bow.
scrape	7.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish (a surface) by use of a scraper.
scrape	8.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a bearing, etc.) fit by scraping.
bow and scrape	9.
	head	scrape
	syl	bow and scrape.
	def	to behave with excessive humility.
scrape acquaintance with	10.
	head	scrape
	syl	scrape acquaintance with.
	def	to contrive an acquaintance with.
scrape	11.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scraping.
scrape	12.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a scraped place.
scrape	13.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a harsh or grating sound.
scrape	14.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an awkward or embarrassing predica?!ment.
scrape	15.
	syl	scrape
	pron	<skrAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conflict or struggle.
scrapable	sub
	head	scrape
	syl	scrap+a:ble
	pos	adj.
scraper	sub
	head	scrape
	syl	scrap+er
	pos	n.
scrape in	0.
	syl	scrape in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to succeed in entering with difficulty or by a narrow margin.
	exam	1	he only just scraped into university.
scraperboard	infl
	syl	scrap+er+board.
	pos	n.
scraperboard	0.
	syl	scrap+er+board
	pron	<1skrAp*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	thin card covered with a layer of white china clay and a black top layer of Indian ink, which can be scraped away with a special tool to leave a white line. {2}. a picture or design produced in this way.
scrape through	1.
	syl	scrape through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to manage or survive with difficulty.
scrape through	2.
	syl	scrape through
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to succeed in with difficulty or by a narrow margin.
	exam	1	he scraped through by one mark.
up	alt
	head	scrape together
	or	scrape together
	syl	up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
scrape together	0.
	or	up
	syl	scrape to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to collect with difficulty.
	exam	1	to scrape together money for a new car.
scrapheap	0.
	syl	scrap+heap
	pron	<1skr@p2hEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a pile of discarded material.
scrappier	infl
	head	scrappy
	syl	scrap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
scrappiest	infl
	head	scrappy
	syl	scrap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
scrappy	H1.0.
	syl	scrap+py
	pron	<1skr@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	fragmentary; disjoint?!ed.
scrappily	sub
	head	scrappy
	syl	scrap+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
scrappiness	sub
	head	scrappy
	syl	scrap+pi+ness
	pos	n.
scrappier	infl
	head	scrappy
	syl	scrap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
scrappiest	infl
	head	scrappy
	syl	scrap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
scrappy	H2.0.
	syl	scrap+py
	pron	<1skr@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pugnacious.
scratch	ety	C15: via Old French escrater from Germanic; compare Old High German krazz*_on (German kratzen) ; related to Old French gratter to #7grate 
scratch	1.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or cut (the surface of something) with a rough or sharp instrument.
scratch	2.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by at, out, off, etc.
	def	to scrape (the surface of something), as with claws, nails, etc.
scratch	3.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scrape (the surface of the skin) with the nails, as to relieve itching.
scratch	4.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chafe or irritate (a surface, esp. the skin).
scratch	5.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a grating sound; scrape.
scratch	6.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to erase by or as if by scraping.
scratch	7.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write or draw awkwardly.
scratch	8.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by along
	def	to earn a living, manage, etc., with difficulty.
scratch	9.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to withdraw (an entry) from a race, match, etc.
scratch	10.a.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a shot resulting in a penalty.
scratch	10.b.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a lucky shot.
scratch	11.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to cancel (the name of a candidate) from a party ticket in an election.
scratch	12.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to be struggling or in difficulty, esp. in earning a living.
you scratch my back and I will scratch yours	13.
	head	scratch
	syl	you scratch my back and I will scratch yours.
	def	if you will help me, I will help you.
scratch	14.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of scratching.
scratch	15.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight injury.
scratch	16.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark made by scratching.
scratch	17.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight grating sound.
scratch	18.a.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor or the status of a competitor who has no allowance or receives a penalty.
scratch	18.b.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a scratch player.
scratch	19.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the time, initial score, etc., of such a competitor.
scratch	20.a.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	the line from which competitors start in a race.
scratch	20.b.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a line drawn on the floor of a prize ring at which the contestants stood to begin or continue fighting.
scratch	21.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a withdrawn competitor in a race, etc.
scratch	22.a.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that results in a penalty, as when the cue ball enters the pocket.
scratch	22.b.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a lucky shot.
scratch	23.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	n.
	def	poultry food.
from scratch	24.
	head	scratch
	syl	from scratch.
	qual	Informal.
	def	from the very beginning.
up to scratch	25.
	head	scratch
	syl	up to scratch.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	up to standard.
scratch	26.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sport. of a team
	def	assembled hastily.
scratch	27.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in a handicap sport
	def	with no allowance or penalty.
scratch	28.
	syl	scratch
	pron	<skr@C>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rough or haphazard.
scratcher	sub
	head	scratch
	syl	scratch+er
	pos	n.
scratches	0.
	syl	scratch:es
	pron	<1skr@Ciz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a disease of horses characterized by eczematous weeping lesions in the region of the fetlock.
scratch pad	0.
	syl	scratch pad
	pos	n.
	def	a notebook, esp. one with detachable leaves.
scratch sheet	0.
	syl	scratch sheet
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	another term for a {dope sheet}.
scratch test	0.
	syl	scratch test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a skin test to determine allergic sensitivity to various substances by placing the allergen to be tested over an area of lightly scratched skin. A positive reaction is typically indicated by the formation of a weal.
up	alt
	head	scratch together
	or	scratch together
	syl	up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
scratch together	0.
	or	up
	syl	scratch to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assemble with difficulty.
	exam	1	he scratched up a team for the football match.
scrawl	ety	C17: perhaps a blend of #7sprawl and #7crawl 
scrawl	1.
	syl	scrawl
	pron	<skrc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write or draw (signs, words, etc.) carelessly or hastily; scribble.
scrawl	2.
	syl	scrawl
	pron	<skrc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	careless or scribbled writing, drawing, or marks.
scrawler	sub
	head	scrawl
	syl	scrawl+er
	pos	n.
scrawly	sub
	head	scrawl
	syl	scrawl:y
	pos	adj.
scrawny	ety	C19: variant of dialect scranny; see #7scrannel 
scrawnier	infl
	head	scrawny
	syl	scrawn:i+er
	pos	adj.
scrawniest	infl
	head	scrawny
	syl	scrawn:i+est.
	pos	adj.
scrawny	1.
	syl	scrawn:y
	pron	<1skrc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	very thin and bony; scraggy.
scrawny	2.
	syl	scrawn:y
	pron	<1skrc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	meagre or stunted.
	exam	1	scrawny vegetation.
scrawnily	sub
	head	scrawny
	syl	scrawn:i+ly
	pos	adv.
scrawniness	sub
	head	scrawny
	syl	scrawn:i+ness
	pos	n.
screak	ety	C16: from Old Norse skr@akja. See #7screech, shriek 
screak	1.
	syl	screak
	pron	<skrEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly U.S.
	def	to screech or creak.
screak	2.
	syl	screak
	pron	<skrEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly U.S.
	def	a screech or creak.
screaky	sub
	head	screak
	syl	screak:y
	pos	adj.
scream	ety	C13: from Germanic; compare Middle Dutch schreem, West Frisian skrieme to weep
scream	1.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter or emit (a sharp piercing cry or similar sound or sounds), esp. as of fear, pain, etc.
scream	2.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to laugh wildly.
scream	3.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak, shout, or behave in a wild or impassioned manner.
scream	4.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (oneself) into a specified state by screaming.
	exam	1	she screamed herself hoarse.
scream	5.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be extremely conspicuous.
	exam	1	the colours in the room screamed as I walked in.
scream	6.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp piercing cry or sound, esp. one denoting fear or pain.
scream	7.
	syl	scream
	pron	<skrEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that causes great amusement.
screamer	1.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that screams.
screamer	2.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any goose-like aquatic bird, such as ({crested screamer}) , of the family of tropical and subtropical South America: order (ducks, geese, etc.).
screamer	3.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. in printing
	def	an exclamation mark.
screamer	4.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	someone or something that raises screams of laughter or astonishment.
screamer	5.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a sensational headline.
screamer	6.a.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is excellent of its kind.
screamer	6.b.
	syl	scream+er
	pron	<1skrEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {two-pot screamer}.
scree	ety	Old English scr*_ithan to slip; related to Old Norse skr*_itha to slide, German schreiten to walk
scree	0.
	syl	scree
	pron	<skrE>
	pos	n.
	def	an accumulation of weathered rock fragments at the foot of a cliff or hillside, often forming a sloping heap. Also called: {talus}.
screech	ety	C16: Variant of earlier scritch , of imitative origin
screech	H1.1.
	syl	screech
	pron	<skrEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill, harsh, or high-pitched sound or cry.
screech	H1.2.
	syl	screech
	pron	<skrEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter with or produce a screech.
screecher	sub
	head	screech
	syl	screech+er
	pos	n.
screechy	sub
	head	screech
	syl	screech:y
	pos	adj.
screech	ety	perhaps special use of #7screech %1
screech	H2.1.
	syl	screech
	pron	<skrEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	a dark rum.
screech	H2.2.
	syl	screech
	pron	<skrEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian slang.
	def	any strong cheap drink.
screech owl	1.
	syl	screech owl
	pos	n.
	def	a small North American owl, having ear tufts and a reddish-brown or grey plumage.
screech owl	2.
	syl	screech owl
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any owl that utters a screeching cry.
screed	ety	C14: probably variant of Old English scr*_eade #7shred 
screed	1.
	syl	screed
	pron	<skrEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a long or prolonged speech or piece of writing.
screed	2.
	syl	screed
	pron	<skrEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of wood, plaster, or metal placed on a surface to act as a guide to the thickness of the cement or plaster coat to be applied.
screed	3.
	syl	screed
	pron	<skrEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of cement, sand, and water applied to a concrete slab, etc., to give a smooth surface finish.
screed	4.
	syl	screed
	pron	<skrEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a rent or tear or the sound produced by this.
screen	ety	C15: from Old French escren (French *'ecran) ; related to Old High German skrank, German Schrank cup?!board
screen	1.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a light movable frame, panel, or partition serving to shelter, divide, hide, etc.
screen	2.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves to shelter, protect, or conceal.
screen	3.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame containing a mesh that is placed over a window or opening to keep out insects.
screen	4.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorated partition, esp. in a church around the choir. See also {rood screen}.
screen	5.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sieve.
screen	6.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a system for selecting people, such as candidates for a job.
screen	7.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the wide end of a cathode-ray tube, esp. in a television set, on which a visible image is formed.
screen	8.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or silvered surface, usually fabric, placed in front of a projector to receive the enlarged image of a film or of slides.
the screen	9.
	head	screen
	syl	the screen.
	def	the film industry or films collectively.
screen	10.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a plate of ground glass in some types of camera on which the image of a subject is focussed before being photographed.
screen	11.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a glass marked with fine intersecting lines, used in a camera for making half-tone reproductions.
screen	12.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	men or ships deployed around and ahead of a larger military formation to warn of attack or protect from a specific threat.
screen	13.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, chiefly U.S.
	def	a tactical ploy in which players block an opponent, etc.
screen	14.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	anything that prevents a person from realizing his true feelings about someone or something.
screen	15.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	See {screen grid}.
screen	16.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off
	def	to shelter, protect, or conceal.
screen	17.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sieve or sort.
screen	18.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to test or check (an individual or group) so as to determine suitability for a task, etc.
screen	19.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine for the presence of a disease, weapons, etc..
	exam	1	the authorities screened five hundred cholera suspects.
screen	20.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a screen or screens.
screen	21.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to project (a film) onto a screen, esp. for public viewing.
screen	22.
	syl	screen
	pron	<skrEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to photograph (a picture, etc.) through a screen to render it suitable for half-tone reproduction.
screenable	sub
	head	screen
	syl	screen+a:ble
	pos	adj.
screener	sub
	head	screen
	syl	screen+er
	pos	n.
screenlike	sub
	head	screen
	syl	screen+2like
	pos	adj.
screen grid	0.
	syl	screen grid
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an electrode placed between the control grid and anode of a valve and having a fixed positive potential relative to the grid. It acts as an electrostatic shield preventing capacitive coupling between grid and anode, thus increasing the stability of the device. Sometimes shortened to {screen}. See also {suppressor grid}.
screenings	0.
	syl	screen+ings
	pron	<1skrEniGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	refuse separated by sifting.
screen memory	0.
	syl	screen mem:o+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	a memory that is tolerable but allied to a distressing event and which is unconsciously used to hide the distressing memory.
screenplay	0.
	syl	screen+play
	pron	<1skrEn2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	the script for a film, including instructions for sets and camera work.
screen process	0.
	syl	screen pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a method of printing using a fine mesh of silk, nylon, etc., treated with an impermeable coating except in the areas through which ink is subsequently forced onto the paper behind. Also called: {silk-screen printing}.
screen test	1.
	syl	screen test
	pos	n.
	def	a filmed audition of a prospective actor or actress to test suitability.
screen test	2.
	syl	screen test
	pos	n.
	def	the test film so made.
screw	ety	C15: from French escroe, from Medieval Latin scr*_ofa screw, from Latin: sow, presumably because the thread of the screw is like the spiral of the sow's tail
screw	1.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used for fastening materials together, consisting of a threaded and usually tapered shank that has a slotted head by which it may be rotated so as to cut its own thread as it bores through the material.
screw	2.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a threaded cylindrical rod that engages with a similarly threaded cylindrical hole; bolt.
screw	3.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a thread in a cylindrical hole corresponding with that on the bolt or screw with which it is designed to engage.
screw	4.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a screw in shape or spiral form.
screw	5.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a twisting movement of or resembling that of a screw.
screw	6.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {screw-back}.
screw	6.a.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke in which the cue ball recoils or moves backward after striking the object ball, made by striking the cue ball below its centre.
screw	6.b.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	the motion resulting from this stroke.
screw	7.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{propeller} (sense 1}).
screw	8.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a prison guard.
screw	9.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	salary, wages, or earnings.
screw	10.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small amount of salt, tobacco, etc., in a twist of paper.
screw	11.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who is mean with money.
screw	12.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an old, unsound, or worthless horse.
screw	13.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	force or compulsion (esp. in the phrase {put the screws on}) .
screw	14.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	sexual intercourse.
have a screw loose	15.
	head	screw
	syl	have a screw loose.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be insane.
screw	16.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rotate (a screw or bolt) so as to drive it into or draw it out of a material.
screw	17.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a screw thread in (a rod or hole) with a tap or die or on a lathe.
screw	18.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn in the manner of a screw.
screw	19.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach or fasten with a screw or screws.
screw	20.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take advantage of; cheat.
screw	21.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to distort or contort.
	exam	1	he screwed his face into a scowl.
screw	22.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {screw back}. to impart a screw to (a ball).
screw	23.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to coerce or force.
screw	24.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse (with).
screw	25.
	syl	screw
	pron	<skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to burgle.
have one's head screwed on the right way	26.
	head	screw
	syl	have one's head screwed on the right way.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be wise or sensible. {~} See also {screw up}.
screwer	sub
	head	screw
	syl	screw+er
	pos	n.
screwlike	sub
	head	screw
	syl	screw+2like
	pos	adj.
	infl
	head	screwball
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
screwball	1.
	syl	screw+ball
	pron	<1skru:2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an odd or eccentric person.
screwball	2.
	syl	screw+ball
	pron	<1skru:2bc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	odd; zany; eccentric.
screwdriver	1.
	syl	screw+driv:er
	pron	<1skru:2drIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used for turning screws, usually having a handle of wood, plastic, etc., and a steel shank with a flattened square-cut tip that fits into a slot in the head of the screw.
screwdriver	2.
	syl	screw+driv:er
	pron	<1skru:2drIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic beverage consisting of orange juice and vodka.
screwed	1.
	syl	screwed
	pron	<skru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	fastened by a screw or screws.
screwed	2.
	syl	screwed
	pron	<skru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having spiral grooves like a screw; threaded.
screwed	3.
	syl	screwed
	pron	<skru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	twisted or distorted.
screwed	4.
	syl	screwed
	pron	<skru:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {drunk}.
screw eye	0.
	syl	screw eye
	pos	n.
	def	a wood screw with its shank bent into a ring.
screw jack	0.
	syl	screw jack
	pos	n.
	def	a lifting device utilizing the mechanical advantage of a screw thread, the effort being applied through a bevel drive. Also called: {jackscrew, jack}.
screw pine	0.
	syl	screw pine
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pandanaceous plants of the Old World tropical genus having a spiral mass of pineapple-like leaves and heavy conelike fruits.
screw propeller	0.
	syl	screw pro+pel+ler
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of ship's propeller in which an Archimedes screw is used to produce thrust by accelerating a flow of water.
screw-propelled	sub
	head	screw propeller
	syl	screw-pro:1pelled
	pos	adj.
screw up	1.
	syl	screw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist out of shape or distort.
screw up	2.
	syl	screw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon up or call upon.
	exam	1	to screw up one's courage.
screw up	3.
	syl	screw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to mishandle or bungle.
screw up	4.
	syl	screw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often passive
	def	to cause to become very anxious, confused, or nervous.
	exam	1	he is really screwed up about his exams.
screwworm	1.
	syl	screw+worm
	pron	<1skru:2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of a dipterous fly, that develops beneath the skin of living mammals often causing illness or death.
screwworm fly	2.
	head	screwworm
	syl	screwworm fly.
	def	the fly producing this larva: family
screwier	infl
	head	screwy
	syl	screw:i+er
	pos	adj.
screwiest	infl
	head	screwy
	syl	screw:i+est.
	pos	adj.
screwy	0.
	syl	screw:y
	pron	<1skru:i>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	odd, crazy, or eccentric.
Aleksandr Nikolayevich	infl
	head	Scriabin
	syl	A:le:ksan:dr Ni:ko:la:ye:vich
	pron	<ali1ksand%@r> <nika1lajiviC>
	pos	n.
Scriabin	0.
	syl	Scria:bin
	pron	<1skri*bin>, Russian <1skrjabin>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1915, Russian composer, whose works came increasingly to express his theosophic beliefs. He wrote many piano works; his orchestral compositions include (1911).
scribble	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin scr*_ibill*_are to write hastily, from Latin scr*_ibere to write &-#! scrib+bler n. &-#! scrib+bly adj.
scribble	H1.1.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write or draw in a hasty or illegible manner.
scribble	H1.2.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make meaningless or illegible marks (on).
scribble	H1.3.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Derogatory or facetious
	def	to write poetry, novels, etc.
scribble	H1.4.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	n.
	def	hasty careless writing or drawing.
scribble	H1.5.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	n.
	def	writing, esp. literary matter, of poor quality.
scribble	H1.6.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	n.
	def	meaningless or illegible marks.
scribble	ety	C17: probably from Low German; compare schrubben #7scrub %1
scribble	H2.0.
	syl	scrib+ble
	pron	<1skribL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to card (wool, etc.).
scribe	ety	(in the senses: writer, etc.) C14: from Latin scr*_iba clerk, from scribere to write; C17 (vb.): perhaps from #7inscribe 
scribe	1.
	syl	scribe
	pron	<skrIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who copies documents, esp. a person who made handwritten copies before the invention of printing.
scribe	2.
	syl	scribe
	pron	<skrIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a clerk or public copyist.
scribe	3.
	syl	scribe
	pron	<skrIb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a recognized scholar and teacher of the Jewish Law.
scribe	4.
	syl	scribe
	pron	<skrIb>
	pos	n.
	def	an author or journalist: used humorously.
scribe	5.
	syl	scribe
	pron	<skrIb>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scriber}.
scribe	6.
	syl	scribe
	pron	<skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to score a line on (a surface) with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking.
scribal	sub
	head	scribe
	syl	scrib+al
	pos	adj.
Scribe	0.
	syl	Scribe
	qual	French
	def	skrib) {Au@.gus@.tin Eu@.g*`ene} (ogyst?~$e $o#!#f$en). 1791-1861, French author or coauthor of over 350 vaudevilles, comedies, and libretti for light opera.
scriber	0.
	syl	scrib+er
	pron	<1skrIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed steel tool used to score materials as a guide to cutting, etc. Also called: {scribe}.
scrim	ety	C18: origin unknown
scrim	0.
	syl	scrim
	pron	<skrim>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine open-weave fabric, used in the theatre to create the illusion of a solid wall or to suggest haziness, etc., according to the lighting.
scrimmage	ety	C15: from earlier scrimish, variant of #7skirmish 
scrimmage	1.
	syl	scrim+mage
	pron	<1skrimiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough or disorderly struggle.
scrimmage	2.
	syl	scrim+mage
	pron	<1skrimiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	the period of a game from the time the ball goes into play to the time it is declared dead.
scrimmage	3.
	syl	scrim+mage
	pron	<1skrimiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in a scrimmage.
scrimmage	4.
	syl	scrim+mage
	pron	<1skrimiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (the ball) into a scrimmage.
scrimmager	sub
	head	scrimmage
	syl	scrim+mag+er
	pos	n.
scrimp	ety	C18: Scottish, origin unknown &- #!scrimp@.y adj. &- #!scrimp@.i+ly adv. &- #!scrimp@.i+ness n.
scrimp	1.
	syl	scrimp
	pron	<skrimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to be very sparing in the use (of) (esp. in the phrase {scrimp and scrape) }.
scrimp	2.
	syl	scrimp
	pron	<skrimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat meanly.
	exam	1	he is scrimping his children.
scrimp	3.
	syl	scrimp
	pron	<skrimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut too small.
scrimp	4.
	syl	scrimp
	pron	<skrimp>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {scant}.
scrimshank	ety	C19: of unknown origin
scrimshank	0.
	syl	scrim+shank
	pron	<1skrim2S@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. military slang.
	def	to shirk work.
scrimshaw	ety	C19: origin uncertain, perhaps after a surname
scrimshaw	1.
	syl	scrim+shaw
	pron	<1skrim2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of decorating or carving shells, ivory, etc., done by sailors as a leisure activity.
scrimshaw	2.a.
	syl	scrim+shaw
	pron	<1skrim2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an article made in this manner.
scrimshaw	2.b.
	syl	scrim+shaw
	pron	<1skrim2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	such articles collectively.
scrimshaw	3.
	syl	scrim+shaw
	pron	<1skrim2Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce scrimshaw (from).
scrip	ety	C18: in some senses, probably from #7script ; otherwise, short for subscription receipt 
scrip	H1.1.
	syl	scrip
	pron	<skrip>
	pos	n.
	def	a written certificate, list, etc.
scrip	H1.2.
	syl	scrip
	pron	<skrip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small scrap, esp. of paper with writing on it.
scrip	H1.3.a.
	syl	scrip
	pron	<skrip>
	pos	n.
	def	a certifi?!cate representing a claim to part of a share of stock.
scrip	H1.3.b.
	syl	scrip
	pron	<skrip>
	pos	n.
	def	the shares allocated in a bonus issue.
scrip	ety	C14: from Old French escreppe, variant of escarpe #7{scarf %1}
scrip	H2.0.
	syl	scrip
	pron	<skrip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a small bag or wallet, as carried by pilgrims.
scrip issue	0.
	syl	scrip is+sue
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bonus issue}.
script	ety	C14: from Latin scriptum something written, from scr*_ibere to write
script	1.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	handwriting as distinguished from print, esp. cursive writing.
script	2.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	the letters, characters, or figures used in writing by hand.
script	3.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	any system or style of writing.
script	4.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	written copy for the use of performers in films and plays.
script	5.a.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	an original or principal document.
script	5.b.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in England
	def	a will or codicil or the draft for one.
script	6.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various typefaces that imitate handwriting.
script	7.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	n.
	def	an answer paper in an examination.
script	8.
	syl	script
	pron	<skript>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write a script (for).
Script	1.
	syl	Script.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	scriptural.
Script	2.
	syl	Script.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Scripture(s).
scriptorium	ety	from Medieval Latin
scriptoriums	infl
	head	scriptorium
	or	scriptoria
	syl	scrip+to+ri:ums
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scriptoria	infl
	head	scriptorium
	or	scriptoriums
	syl	scrip+to+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scriptorium	0.
	syl	scrip+to+ri:um
	pron	<skrip1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. in a monastery, set apart for the writing or copying of manuscripts.
scriptural	1.
	syl	scrip+tur+al
	pron	<1skripC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of, in accordance with, or based on Scripture.
scriptural	2.
	syl	scrip+tur+al
	pron	<1skripC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to writing.
scripturally	sub
	head	scriptural
	syl	scrip+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
scripturalness	sub
	head	scriptural
	syl	scrip+tur+al+ness
	pos	n.
scripture	ety	C13: from Latin script*_ura written material, from scr*_ibere to write
scripture	1.
	syl	scrip+ture
	pron	<1skripC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sacred, solemn, or authoritative book or piece of writing.
Scripture	1.
	syl	Scrip+ture
	pron	<1skripC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Holy Scripture, Holy Writ, the Scriptures}. the Old and New Testaments.
Scripture	2.
	syl	Scrip+ture
	pron	<1skripC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any book or body of writings, esp. when regarded as sacred by a particular religious group.
scriptwriter	0.
	syl	script+writ:er
	pron	<1skript2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prepares scripts, esp. for a film.
scriptwriting	sub
	head	scriptwriter
	syl	script+2writ:ing
	pos	n.
scrivener	ety	C14: from scrivein clerk, from Old French escrivain, ultimately from Latin scr*_iba #7scribe 
scrivener	1.
	syl	scrive+ner
	pron	<1skrivn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who writes out deeds, letters, etc.; copyist.
scrivener	2.
	syl	scrive+ner
	pron	<1skrivn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a notary.
scrobiculate	ety	C19: from Latin scrobiculus diminutive of scrobis a ditch
scrobiculated	alt
	head	scrobiculate
	or	scrobiculate
	syl	scro+bic:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
scrobiculate	0.
	or	scrobiculated
	syl	scro+bic:u+late
	pron	<skr*u1bikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a surface covered with small round pits or grooves.
scrod	ety	C19: perhaps from obsolete Dutch schrood, from Middle Dutch schrode #7shred (n.); the name perhaps refers to the method of preparing the fish for cooking
scrod	0.
	syl	scrod
	pron	<skrod>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a young cod or haddock, esp. one split and prepared for cooking.
scrofula	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin scr*_ofulae swollen glands in the neck, literally: little sows (sows were thought to be particularly prone to the disease), from Latin scr*_ofa sow
scrofula	0.
	syl	scrof:u+la
	pron	<1skrofjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol. (no longer in technical use
	def	tuberculosis of the lymphatic glands. Also called (formerly): (the) {king's evil}.
scrofulous	1.
	syl	scrof:u+lous
	pron	<1skrofjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or having scrofula.
scrofulous	2.
	syl	scrof:u+lous
	pron	<1skrofjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally degraded.
scrofulously	sub
	head	scrofulous
	syl	scrof:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
scrofulousness	sub
	head	scrofulous
	syl	scrof:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
scroll	ety	C15 scrowle, from scrowe, from Old French escroe scrap of parchment, but also influenced by #7roll 
scroll	1.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a roll of parchment, paper, etc., usually inscribed with writing.
scroll	2.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient book in the form of a roll of parchment, papyrus, etc.
scroll	3.a.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative carving or moulding resembling a scroll.
scroll	3.b.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a scroll saw.
scroll	3.c.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	scrollwork.
scroll	4.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to saw into scrolls.
scroll	5.
	syl	scroll
	pron	<skr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to roll up like a scroll.
scroll saw	0.
	syl	scroll saw
	pos	n.
	def	a saw with a narrow blade for cutting intricate ornamental curves in wood.
scrollwork	0.
	syl	scroll+work
	pron	<1skr*ul2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamental work in scroll-like patterns, esp. when done with a scroll saw.
Scrooge	ety	C19: after a character in Dickens' story A Christmas Carol (1843)
Scrooge	0.
	syl	Scrooge
	pron	<skru:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a mean or miserly person.
scroop	ety	C18: of imitative origin
scroop	1.
	syl	scroop
	pron	<skru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to emit a grating or creaking sound.
scroop	2.
	syl	scroop
	pron	<skru:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	such a sound.
scrophulariaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin (herba) scrophularia scrofula (plant), from the use of such plants in treating scrofu?!la
scrophulariaceous	0.
	syl	scroph:u+lar:i:a+ceous
	pron	<2skrofju2le*ri1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants including figwort, snapdragon, foxglove, toadflax, speedwell, and mullein.
scrotum	ety	C16: from Latin
scrota	infl
	head	scrotum
	or	scrotums
	syl	scro+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scrotums	infl
	head	scrotum
	or	scrota
	syl	scro+tums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scrotum	0.
	syl	scro+tum
	pron	<1skr*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the pouch of skin containing the testes in most mammals.
scrotal	sub
	head	scrotum
	syl	scro+tal
	pos	adj.
scrouge	ety	C18: alteration of C16 scruze to squeeze, perhaps blend of #7screw+squeeze 
scrouge	0.
	syl	scrouge
	pron	<skrauJ>, <skru:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to crowd or press.
scrounge	ety	C20: variant of dialect scrunge to steal, of obscure origin
scrounge	1.
	syl	scrounge
	pron	<skraunJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes foll. by around
	def	to search in order to acquire (something) without cost.
scrounge	2.
	syl	scrounge
	pron	<skraunJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to obtain or seek to obtain (something) by cadging or begging.
scrounger	sub
	head	scrounge
	syl	scroung+er
	pos	n.
scrub	ety	C14: from Middle Low German schrubben, or Middle Dutch schrobben 
scrubs	infl
	head	scrub
	syl	scrubs
	pos	skr^b; vb.
scrubbing	infl
	head	scrub
	syl	scrub+bing
	pos	skr^b; vb.
scrubbed	infl
	head	scrub
	syl	scrubbed.
	pos	skr^b; vb.
scrub	H1.1.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; vb.
	def	to rub (a surface, etc.) hard, with or as if with a brush, soap, and water, in order to clean it.
scrub	H1.2.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; vb.
	def	to remove (dirt) by rubbing with a brush, etc., and water.
scrub	H1.3.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by up; of a surgeon
	def	to wash the hands and arms thoroughly before operating.
scrub	H1.4.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to purify (a vapour or gas) by removing impurities.
scrub	H1.5.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to delete or cancel.
scrub	H1.6.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Horse racing slang. of jockeys
	def	to urge a horse forwards by moving the arms and whip rhythmically forwards and backwards alongside its neck.
scrub	H1.7.
	syl	scrub
	pos	n.
	def	the act of or an instance of scrubbing.
scrub	ety	C16: variation of #7shrub 
scrub	H2.1.a.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	vegetation consisting of stunted trees, bushes, and other plants growing in an arid area.
scrub	H2.1.b.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	scrub vegetation.
scrub	H2.2.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	an area of arid land covered with such vegetation.
scrub	H2.3.a.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	an animal of inferior breeding or condition.
scrub	H2.3.b.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a scrub bull.
scrub	H2.4.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	a small or insignifi?!cant person.
scrub	H2.5.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	anything stunted or inferior.
scrub	H2.6.a.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	a player not in the first team.
scrub	H2.6.b.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	a team composed of such players.
scrub	H2.6.c.
	syl	scrub
	pos	skr^b; n.
	def	a contest between scratch or incomplete teams.
the scrub	7.
	head	scrub
	syl	the scrub.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a remote place, esp. one where contact with people can be avoided.
scrub	H2.8.
	syl	scrub
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	small, stunted, or inferior.
scrub	H2.9.a.
	syl	scrub
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a player
	def	not in the first team.
scrub	H2.9.b.
	syl	scrub
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a team
	def	composed of such players.
scrub	H2.9.c.
	syl	scrub
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a contest
	def	between scratch or incomplete teams.
scrubber	H1.1.
	syl	scrub+ber
	pron	<1skr^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that scrubs.
scrubber	H1.2.
	syl	scrub+ber
	pron	<1skr^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for purifying a gas.
scrubber	H1.3.
	syl	scrub+ber
	pron	<1skr^b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory Brit. and Austral. slang.
	def	a promiscuous girl.
scrubber	ety	C19: from #7scrub %2
scrubber	H2.0.
	syl	scrub+ber
	pron	<1skr^b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a domestic animal, esp. a bullock, that has run wild in the bush.
scrub bird	0.
	syl	scrub bird
	pos	n.
	def	either of two fast-running wren-like passerine birds, and that constitute the Australian family
scrubbier	infl
	head	scrubby
	syl	scrub+bi+er
	pos	adj.
scrubbiest	infl
	head	scrubby
	syl	scrub+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
scrubby	1.
	syl	scrub+by
	pron	<1skr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or consisting of scrub.
scrubby	2.
	syl	scrub+by
	pron	<1skr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trees or vegetation
	def	stunted in growth.
scrubby	3.
	syl	scrub+by
	pron	<1skr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	messy.
scrubbiness	sub
	head	scrubby
	syl	scrub+bi+ness
	pos	n.
turkey	alt
	head	scrub fowl
	or	scrub fowl
	syl	tur+key
	pos	n.
scrub fowl	0.
	or	turkey
	syl	scrub fowl
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {megapode}.
scrubland	0.
	syl	scrub+land
	pron	<1skr^b2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of scrub vegetation.
scrub round	0.
	syl	scrub round
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to waive; avoid or ignore.
	exam	1	we can scrub round the rules.
scrub typhus	0.
	syl	scrub ty+phus
	pos	n.
	def	an acute febrile disease characterized by severe headache, skin rash, chills, and swelling of the lymph nodes, caused by the bite of mites infected with the micro?!organism occurs mainly in Asia, Australia, and the islands of the western Pacific.
scruff	ety	C18: variant of scuft, perhaps from Old Norse skoft hair; related to Old High German scuft 
scruff	H1.0.
	syl	scruff
	pos	skr^f; n.
	def	the nape of the neck (esp. in the phrase {by the scruff of the neck}) .
scruff	H2.0.
	syl	scruff
	pos	skr^f; n.
	def	another name for {{scum} (sense 3}).
scruffier	infl
	head	scruffy
	syl	scruff:i+er
	pos	adj.
scruffiest	infl
	head	scruffy
	syl	scruff:i+est.
	pos	adj.
scruffy	0.
	syl	scruff:y
	pron	<1skr^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unkempt or shabby.
scrum	ety	C19: shortened from #7scrummage 
scrum	1.
	syl	scrum
	pos	skr^m; n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the act or method of restarting play after an infringement, etc., when the two opposing packs of forwards group together with heads down and arms interlocked and push to gain ground while the scrum half throws the ball in and the hookers attempt to scoop it out to their own team. A scrum is usually called by the referee ({set scrum}) but may be formed spontaneously ({loose scrum}) . $D. a disorderly struggle.
scrums	infl
	head	scrum
	syl	scrums
	pos	vb.
scrumming	infl
	head	scrum
	syl	scrum+ming
	pos	vb.
scrummed	infl
	head	scrum
	syl	scrummed.
	pos	vb.
scrum	2.
	syl	scrum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rugby.
	usage	usually foll. by down
	def	to form a scrum.
scrum half	1.
	syl	scrum half
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a player who puts in the ball at scrums and tries to get it away to his three-quarter backs.
scrum half	2.
	syl	scrum half
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	this position in a team.
scrummage	ety	C19: variant of #7scrimmage 
scrummage	1.
	syl	scrum+mage
	pron	<1skr^miJ>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	another word for {scrum}.
scrummage	2.
	syl	scrum+mage
	pron	<1skr^miJ>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant of {scrimmage}.
scrummager	sub
	head	scrummage
	syl	scrum+mag+er
	pos	n.
scrump	ety	dialect variant of #7scrimp 
scrump	0.
	syl	scrump
	pos	skr^mp; vb.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to steal (apples) from an orchard or garden.
scrumptious	ety	C19: probably changed from #7sumptuous 
scrumptious	0.
	syl	scrump+tious
	pron	<1skr^mpS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very pleasing; delicious.
scrumptiously	sub
	head	scrumptious
	syl	scrump+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
scrumptiousness	sub
	head	scrumptious
	syl	scrump+tious+ness
	pos	n.
scrumpy	ety	from scrump, variant of #7scrimp (in obsolete sense: withered), referring to the apples used
scrumpy	0.
	syl	scrump:y
	pron	<1skr^mpi>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough dry cider, brewed esp. in the West Country.
scrunch	ety	C19: variant of #7crunch 
scrunch	1.
	syl	scrunch
	pron	<skr^nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crumple, crush, or crunch or to be crumpled, crushed, or crunched.
scrunch	2.
	syl	scrunch
	pron	<skr^nC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of scrunching.
scruple	ety	C16: from Latin scr*_upulus a small weight, from scr*_upus rough stone
scruple	1.
	syl	scru+ple
	pron	<1skru:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a doubt or hesitation as to what is morally right in a certain situation.
scruple	2.
	syl	scru+ple
	pron	<1skru:pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a very small amount.
scruple	3.
	syl	scru+ple
	pron	<1skru:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight equal to 20 grains (1.296 grams).
scruple	4.
	syl	scru+ple
	pron	<1skru:pL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman unit of weight equivalent to approximately one twenty-fourth of an ounce.
scruple	5.
	syl	scru+ple
	pron	<1skru:pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	obsolete when; tr.
	def	to have doubts (about), esp. from a moral compunction.
scrupleless	sub
	head	scruple
	syl	scru+ple+less
	pos	adj.
scrupulous	ety	C15: from Latin scr*_upul*_osus punctilious  &- #!scru+pu+lous+ly adv. &- #!scru+pu+lous+ness n.
scrupulous	1.
	syl	scru+pu+lous
	pron	<1skru:pjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by careful observation of what is morally right.
scrupulous	2.
	syl	scru+pu+lous
	pron	<1skru:pjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very careful or precise.
scrutable	ety	C17: from Latin scr*_ut*_ar*_i to inspect closely; see #7scrutiny 
scrutable	0.
	syl	scru+ta:ble
	pron	<1skru:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	open to or able to be understood by scrutiny.
scrutability	sub
	head	scrutable
	syl	scru+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
scrutator	ety	from Latin, from scr*_ut*_ar*_i to search
scrutator	0.
	syl	scru+ta+tor
	pron	<skru:1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who examines or scruti?!nizes.
scrutineer	0.
	syl	scru+ti+neer
	pron	<2skru:ti1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who examines, esp. one who scrutinizes the conduct of an election poll.
scrutinise	alt
	head	scrutinize
	or	scrutinize
	syl	scru+ti+nise
	pron	<1skru:ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
scrutinize	0.
	or	scrutinise
	syl	scru+ti+nize
	pron	<1skru:ti2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine carefully or in minute detail.
scrutinizer	sub
	head	scrutinize
	or	scrutiniser
	syl	scru+ti+2niz+er
	pos	n.
scrutiniser	sub
	head	scrutinize
	or	scrutinizer
	syl	scru+ti+2nis+er
	pos	n.
scrutinizingly	sub
	head	scrutinize
	or	scrutinisingly
	syl	scru+ti+2niz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scrutinisingly	sub
	head	scrutinize
	or	scrutinizingly
	syl	scru+ti+2nis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
scrutiny	ety	C15: from Late Latin scr*_utinium an investigation, from scr*_ut*_ar*_i to search (originally referring to ragpickers), from scr*_uta rubbish
scrutinies	infl
	head	scrutiny
	syl	scru+ti+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scrutiny	1.
	syl	scru+ti+ny
	pron	<1skru:tini>
	pos	n.
	def	close or minute examination.
scrutiny	2.
	syl	scru+ti+ny
	pron	<1skru:tini>
	pos	n.
	def	a searching look.
scrutiny	3.a.
	syl	scru+ti+ny
	pron	<1skru:tini>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the early Christian Church
	def	a formal testing that catechumens had to undergo before being baptized.
scrutiny	3.b.
	syl	scru+ti+ny
	pron	<1skru:tini>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar examination of candidates for holy orders.
scry	ety	C16: from #7descry 
scries	infl
	head	scry
	syl	scries
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scrying	infl
	head	scry
	syl	scry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scried	infl
	head	scry
	syl	scried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
scry	0.
	syl	scry
	pron	<skrI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to divine, esp. by crystal-gazing.
scuba	ety	C20: from the initials of s elf -c ontained u nderwater b reathing a pparatus 
scuba	0.a.
	syl	scu+ba
	pron	<1skju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus used in skindiving, consisting of a cylinder or cylinders containing compressed air attached to a breathing apparatus.
scuba	0.b.
	syl	scu+ba
	pron	<1skju:b*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	scuba diving.
scud	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Norwegian skudda to thrust, Swedish skudda to shake
scuds	infl
	head	scud
	syl	scuds
	pos	sk^d; vb.
	mod	intr.
scudding	infl
	head	scud
	syl	scud+ding
	pos	sk^d; vb.
	mod	intr.
scudded	infl
	head	scud
	syl	scud+ded.
	pos	sk^d; vb.
	mod	intr.
scud	1.
	syl	scud
	pos	sk^d; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of clouds
	def	to move along swiftly and smoothly.
scud	2.
	syl	scud
	pos	sk^d; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to run before a gale.
scud	3.
	syl	scud
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of scudding.
scud	4.a.
	syl	scud
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a formation of low fractostratus clouds driven by a strong wind beneath rain-bearing clouds.
scud	4.b.
	syl	scud
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a sudden shower or gust of wind.
scudo	ety	C17: from Italian: shield, from Latin sc*_utum 
scudi	infl
	head	scudo
	syl	scu+di
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scudo	0.
	syl	scu+do
	pron	<1sku:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several former Italian coins.
scuff	ety	C19: probably of imitative origin
scuff	1.
	syl	scuff
	pos	sk^f; vb.
	def	to scrape or drag (the feet) while walking.
scuff	2.
	syl	scuff
	pos	sk^f; vb.
	def	to rub or scratch (a surface) or (of a surface) to become rubbed or scratched.
scuff	3.
	syl	scuff
	pos	sk^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to poke at (something) with the foot.
scuff	4.
	syl	scuff
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of scuffing.
scuff	5.
	syl	scuff
	pos	n.
	def	a rubbed place caused by scuffing.
scuff	6.
	syl	scuff
	pos	n.
	def	a backless slipper.
scuffle	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; compare Swedish skuff, skuffa to push
scuffle	H1.1.
	syl	scuf+fle
	pron	<1sk^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fight in a disorderly manner.
scuffle	H1.2.
	syl	scuf+fle
	pron	<1sk^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move by shuffling.
scuffle	H1.3.
	syl	scuf+fle
	pron	<1sk^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a hurried or confused manner.
scuffle	H1.4.
	syl	scuf+fle
	pron	<1sk^fL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a disorderly struggle.
scuffle	H1.5.
	syl	scuf+fle
	pron	<1sk^fL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the sound made by scuffling or shuffling.
scuffle	ety	C18: from Dutch schoffel #7shovel 
scuffle	H2.0.
	syl	scuf+fle
	pron	<1sk^fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a type of hoe operated by pushing rather than pulling.
scull	ety	C14: of unknown origin
scull	1.
	syl	scull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	def	a single oar moved from side to side over the stern of a boat to propel it.
scull	2.
	syl	scull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	def	one of a pair of short-handled oars, both of which are pulled by one oarsman, esp. in a racing shell.
scull	3.
	syl	scull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	def	a racing shell propelled by a single oarsman pulling two oars.
scull	4.
	syl	scull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a race between racing shells, each propelled by one oarsman pulling two oars.
scull	5.
	syl	scull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	def	an act, instance, period, or distance of sculling.
scull	6.
	syl	scull
	pos	vb.
	def	to propel (a boat) with a scull.
sculler	sub
	head	scull
	syl	scull+er
	pos	n.
scullery	ety	C15: from Anglo-Norman squillerie, from Old French escuelerie, from escuele a bowl, from Latin scutella, from scutra a flat tray
sculleries	infl
	head	scullery
	syl	scul+ler:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scullery	0.
	syl	scul+ler:y
	pron	<1sk^l*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small room or part of a kitchen where kitchen utensils are kept and rough household work is done.
James Henry	infl
	head	Scullin
	syl	James Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Scullin	0.
	syl	Scul:lin
	pron	<1sk^lin>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1953, Australian statesman; prime minister of Australia (1929-31).
scullion	ety	C15: from Old French escouillon cleaning cloth, from escouve a broom, from Latin sc*_opa 
scullion	1.
	syl	scul+lion
	pron	<1sk^lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mean or despicable person.
scullion	2.
	syl	scul+lion
	pron	<1sk^lj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a servant employed to do rough household work in a kitchen.
sculp	1.
	syl	sculp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {sculpt}. sculpsit.
sculp	2.
	syl	sculp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sculptor, sculptress, or sculpture.
sculpin	ety	C17: of unknown origin
sculpin	infl
	or	sculpins
	syl	scul+pin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sculpins	infl
	head	sculpin
	or	sculpin
	syl	scul+pins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sculpin	0.
	syl	scul+pin
	pron	<1sk^lpin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various fishes of the family (bullheads and sea scorpions).
sculpsit	ety	Latin
sculpsit	0.
	syl	sculp+sit
	pron	<1sk^lpsit>
	def	he (or she) sculptured it: an inscription following the artist's name on a sculpture.
sculpt	ety	C19: from French sculpter, from Latin sculpere to carve
sculpt	1.
	syl	sculpt
	pos	sk^lpt; vb.
	def	a variant of {sculpture} (senses 5-8).
sculpt	2.
	syl	sculpt
	pos	sk^lpt; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to practise sculpture.
sculpt	xref
	syl	sculpt
	pos	sk^lpt; vb.
	def	Also: {sculp}.
sculptress	alt
	head	sculptor
	or	sculptor
	syl	sculp+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
sculptor	0.
	or	sculptress
	syl	sculp+tor
	pron	<1sk^lpt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises sculpture.
Sculptoris	infl
	head	Sculptor
	syl	Sculp+to+ris
	pron	<sk^lp1tc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Sculptor	0.
	syl	Sculp+tor
	pron	<1sk^lpt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Phoenix and Cetus.
sculpture	ety	C14: from Latin sculpt*_ura a carving; see #7sculpt 
sculpture	1.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of making figures or designs in relief or the round by carving wood, moulding plaster, etc., or casting metals, etc.
sculpture	2.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	n.
	def	works or a work made in this way.
sculpture	3.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	n.
	def	ridges or indentations as on a shell, formed by natural processes.
sculpture	4.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the gradual formation of the landscape by erosion.
sculpture	5.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to carve, cast, or fashion (stone, bronze, etc.) three-dimensionally.
sculpture	6.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to portray (a person, etc.) by means of sculpture.
sculpture	7.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to form in the manner of sculpture, esp. to shape (landscape) by erosion.
sculpture	8.
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to decorate with sculpture.
sculpture	xref
	syl	sculp+ture
	pron	<1sk^lpC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 5-8): {sculpt}.
sculptural	sub
	head	sculpture
	syl	sculp+tur+al
	pos	adj.
sculpturally	sub
	head	sculpture
	syl	sculp+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sculpturesque	0.
	syl	sculp+tur+esque
	pron	<2sk^lpC*1resk>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling sculpture.
sculpturesquely	sub
	head	sculpturesque
	syl	sculp+tur+1esque+ly
	pos	adv.
sculpturesqueness	sub
	head	sculpturesque
	syl	sculp+tur+1esque+ness
	pos	n.
scum	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; related to Old High German sc*_um, Middle Dutch sch*_um, Old French escume; see #7skim 
scum	1.
	syl	scum
	pos	sk^m; n.
	def	a layer of impure matter that forms on the surface of a liquid, often as the result of boiling or fermentation.
scum	2.
	syl	scum
	pos	sk^m; n.
	def	the greenish film of algae and similar vegetation surface of a stagnant pond.
scum	3.
	syl	scum
	pos	sk^m; n.
	def	Also called: {dross, scruff}. the skin of oxides or impurities on the surface of a molten metal.
scum	4.
	syl	scum
	pos	sk^m; n.
	def	waste matter.
scum	5.
	syl	scum
	pos	sk^m; n.
	def	a worthless person or group of people.
scums	infl
	head	scum
	syl	scums
	pos	vb.
scumming	infl
	head	scum
	syl	scum+ming
	pos	vb.
scummed	infl
	head	scum
	syl	scummed.
	pos	vb.
scum	6.
	syl	scum
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove scum from.
scum	7.
	syl	scum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to form a layer of or become covered with scum.
scumlike	sub
	head	scum
	syl	scum+2like
	pos	adj.
scummer	sub
	head	scum
	syl	scum+mer
	pron	<&-1>, <scum+my> <adj>
	pos	n.
scumble	ety	C18: probably from #7scum
scumble	1.
	syl	scum+ble
	pron	<1sk^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in painting and drawing
	def	to soften or blend (an outline or colour) with an upper coat of opaque colour, applied very thinly.
scumble	2.
	syl	scum+ble
	pron	<1sk^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper layer of colour applied in this way.
scumble	3.
	syl	scum+ble
	pron	<1sk^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or effects of scumbling.
scuncheon	ety	C15: from Old French escoinson, from coin angle
scuncheon	0.
	syl	scun+cheon
	pron	<1sk^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner part of a door jamb or window frame.
scunge	ety	C20: of unknown origin
	infl
	head	scunge
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
scunge	1.
	syl	scunge
	pron	<sk^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to borrow. {~}
scunge	2.
	syl	scunge
	pron	<sk^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	a dirty or worthless person.
scunge	3.
	syl	scunge
	pron	<sk^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	a person who borrows, esp. habitually.
scungy	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
scungier	infl
	head	scungy
	syl	scung:i+er
	pos	adj.
scungiest	infl
	head	scungy
	syl	scung:i+est.
	pos	adj.
scungy	0.
	syl	scung:y
	pron	<1sk^nJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	miserable; sordid.
scunner	ety	C14: from Scottish skunner, of unknown origin
scunner	1.
	syl	scun+ner
	pron	<1sk^n*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	to feel aversion.
scunner	2.
	syl	scun+ner
	pron	<1sk^n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	a strong aversion (often in the phrase {take a scunner}) . $D. an object of dislike.
Scunthorpe	0.
	syl	Scun+thorpe
	pron	<1sk^n2Tc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E England, in Humberside: developed rapidly after the discovery of local iron ore (1871); iron and steel centre. Pop.: 70880 (1971).
scup	ety	C19: from Narragansett mishcup, from mishe big+ kuppe close together; from the form of the scales
scup	0.
	syl	scup
	pos	sk^p; n.
	def	a common sparid fish, of American coastal regions of the Atlantic. Also called: {northern porgy}.
scupper	ety	C15 skopper, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7scoop 
scupper	H1.1.
	syl	scup+per
	pron	<1sk^p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a drain or spout allowing water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard.
scupper	H1.2.
	syl	scup+per
	pron	<1sk^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in the side of a building for draining off water.
scupper	H1.3.
	syl	scup+per
	pron	<1sk^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drain in a factory floor for running off the water from a sprinkler system.
scupper	ety	C19: of unknown origin
scupper	H2.0.
	syl	scup+per
	pron	<1sk^p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to overwhelm, ruin, or disable.
scuppernong	ety	C19: named after Scuppernong River in North Carolina where the grape grows
scuppernong	1.
	syl	scup+per+nong
	pron	<1sk^p*2noG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet American wine, slightly golden, made from a variety of muscadine grape.
scuppernong	2.
	syl	scup+per+nong
	pron	<1sk^p*2noG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{muscadine} (sense 2}), esp. the variety from which this wine is made.
scurf	ety	Old English scurf; related to Old Norse skurf*_ottr scurfy, Old High German scorf, Danish skurv 
scurf	1.
	syl	scurf
	pron	<skR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dandruff}.
scurf	2.
	syl	scurf
	pron	<skR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	flaky or scaly matter adhering to or peeling off a surface.
scurfy	sub
	head	scurf
	syl	scurf:y
	pos	adj.
scurrilous	ety	C16: from Latin scurr*_ilis derisive, from scurra buffoon
scurrilous	1.
	syl	scur+ril+ous
	pron	<1sk^ril*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	grossly or obscenely abusive or defamatory.
scurrilous	2.
	syl	scur+ril+ous
	pron	<1sk^ril*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by gross or obscene humour.
scurrility	sub
	head	scurrilous
	syl	scur+ril+i:ty
	pron	<sk*1riliti>
	pos	n.
scurrilously	sub
	head	scurrilous
	syl	scur+ri+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
scurrilousness	sub
	head	scurrilous
	syl	scur+ri+lous+ness
	pos	n.
scurry	ety	C19: probably shortened from #7hurry -#7scurry 
scurries	infl
	head	scurry
	syl	scur+ries
	pos	vb.
scurrying	infl
	head	scurry
	syl	scur+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
scurried	infl
	head	scurry
	syl	scur+ried.
	pos	vb.
scurry	1.
	syl	scur+ry
	pron	<1sk^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move about or proceed hurriedly.
scurry	2.
	syl	scur+ry
	pron	<1sk^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to whirl about.
scurries	infl
	head	scurry
	syl	scur+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scurry	3.
	syl	scur+ry
	pron	<1sk^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of scurrying.
scurry	4.
	syl	scur+ry
	pron	<1sk^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a brisk light whirling movement, as of snow.
scurry	5.
	syl	scur+ry
	pron	<1sk^ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a short race or sprint.
scurvy	ety	C16: see #7scurf 
scurvy	1.
	syl	scur+vy
	pron	<1skR:vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C, characterized by anaemia, spongy gums, bleeding beneath the skin, and (in infants) malformation of bones and teeth.
scurvier	infl
	head	scurvy
	syl	scur+vi+er
	pos	adj.
scurviest	infl
	head	scurvy
	syl	scur+vi+est.
	pos	adj.
scurvy	2.
	syl	scur+vy
	pron	<1skR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean or despicable.
scurvily	sub
	head	scurvy
	syl	scur+vi+ly
	pos	adv.
scurviness	sub
	head	scurvy
	syl	scur+vi+ness
	pos	n.
scurvy grass	0.
	syl	scur+vy grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cruciferous plants of the genus esp. of Europe and North America, formerly used to treat scurvy.
scut	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse skutr end of a vessel, Icelandic skott tail
scut	0.
	syl	scut
	pos	sk^t; n.
	def	the short tail of animals such as the deer and rabbit.
scuta	0.
	syl	scu+ta
	pron	<1skju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {scutum}.
scutage	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin sc*_ut*_agium, literally: shield dues, from Latin sc*_utum a shield
scutage	0.
	syl	scu+tage
	pron	<1skju:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a payment sometimes exacted by a lord from his vassal in lieu of military service.
Scutari	1.
	syl	Scu+ta+ri
	pron	<1sku:t*ri>, <sku:1ta:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {*"Usk*"udar}.
Scutari	2.
	syl	Scu+ta+ri
	pron	<sku1ta:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Shkod*"er}.
scutate	ety	C19: from Latin sc*_ut*_atus armed with a shield, from sc*_utum a shield &- scu+#!ta+tion n.
scutate	1.
	syl	scu+tate
	pron	<1skju:tAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having or covered with large bony or horny plates.
scutate	2.
	syl	scu+tate
	pron	<1skju:tAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a round shield or buckler.
	exam	1	a scutate leaf.
scutch	ety	C18: from obsolete French escoucher, from Vulgar Latin excutic*_are (unattested) to beat out, from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ quatere to shake
scutch	1.
	syl	scutch
	pron	<sk^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate the fibres from the woody part of (flax, etc.) by pounding.
scutch	2.
	syl	scutch
	pron	<sk^C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called {scutcher}. the tool used for this.
scutcheon	1.
	syl	scutch+eon
	pron	<1sk^C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {escutcheon}.
scutcheon	2.
	syl	scutch+eon
	pron	<1sk^C*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any rounded or shield-shaped structure, esp. a scute.
scutcheonless	sub
	head	scutcheon
	syl	scutch+eon+less
	pos	adj.
scutcheon-like	sub
	head	scutcheon
	syl	scutch:eon-2like
	pos	adj.
scutch grass	ety	variant of #7couch 
scutch grass	0.
	syl	scutch grass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bermuda grass} and {couch grass}. Sometimes shortened to {scutch}.
scute	ety	C14 (the name of a French coin; C19 in zoological sense): from Latin sc*_utum shield
scute	0.
	syl	scute
	pron	<skju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a horny or chitinous plate that makes up part of the exoskeleton in armadillos, turtles, fishes, etc.
scutellation	1.
	syl	scu+tel+la+tion
	pron	<2skju:ti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the way in which scales or plates are arranged in an animal.
scutellation	2.
	syl	scu+tel+la+tion
	pron	<2skju:ti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a covering of scales or scutella, as on a bird's leg.
scutellum	ety	C18: from New Latin: a little shield, from Latin sc*_utum a shield &- scu+#!tel+lar adj.
scutella	infl
	head	scutellum
	syl	scu+tel+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scutellum	1.
	syl	scu+tel+lum
	pron	<skju:1tel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the last of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided.
scutellum	2.
	syl	scu+tel+lum
	pron	<skju:1tel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	one of the scales on the tarsus of a bird's leg.
scutellum	3.
	syl	scu+tel+lum
	pron	<skju:1tel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the cotyledon of a developing grass seed.
scutellum	4.
	syl	scu+tel+lum
	pron	<skju:1tel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any other small shield-shaped part or structure.
scutellate	sub
	head	scutellum
	syl	scu+tel+late
	pron	<1skju:ti2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
scutiform	ety	C17: from New Latin sc*_utiformis, from Latin sc*_utum a shield+ forma shape
scutiform	0.
	syl	scu+ti+form
	pron	<1skju:ti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	shaped like a shield.
scutter	ety	C18: probably from #7{scuttle %2}#7, with {-#7er %1} as in #7scatter 
scutter	0.
	syl	scut+ter
	pron	<1sk^t*>
	pos	vb. n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {scurry}.
scuttle	ety	Old English scutel trencher, from Latin scutella bowl, diminutive of scutra platter; related to Old Norse skutill, Old High German scuzzila, perhaps to Latin sc*_utum shield
scuttle	H1.1.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {coal scuttle}.
scuttle	H1.2.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	a shallow basket for carrying vegetables, etc.
scuttle	H1.3.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a motor-car body lying immediately behind the bonnet.
scuttle	ety	C15: perhaps from #7{scud %1}#7, influenced by #7shuttle 
scuttle	H2.1.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run or move about with short hasty steps.
scuttle	H2.2.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hurried pace or run.
scuttle	ety	C15 (n.): via Old French from Spanish escotilla a small opening, from escote opening in a piece of cloth, from escotar to cut out
scuttle	H3.1.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause (a vessel) to sink by opening the seacocks or making holes in the bottom.
scuttle	H3.2.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (hopes, plans, etc.).
scuttle	H3.3.
	syl	scut+tle
	pron	<1sk^tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a small hatch or its cover.
scuttlebutt	1.
	syl	scut:tle+butt
	pron	<1sk^tL2b^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a drinking fountain.
scuttlebutt	2.
	syl	scut:tle+butt
	pron	<1sk^tL2b^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	formerly
	def	a cask of drinking water aboard a ship.
scutum	ety	Latin: shield
scuta	infl
	head	scutum
	syl	scu+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scutum	1.
	syl	scu+tum
	pron	<1skju:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle of three plates into which the notum of an insect's thorax is divided.
scutum	2.
	syl	scu+tum
	pron	<1skju:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {scute}.
scutum	3.
	syl	scu+tum
	pron	<1skju:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Roman shield.
Scuti	infl
	head	Scutum
	syl	Scu+ti
	pron	<1skju:tI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Scutum	0.
	syl	Scu+tum
	pron	<1skju:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Sagittarius and Aquila and crossed by the Milky Way. Also called: {Scutum Sobieskii}.
Scylla	1.
	syl	Scyl:la
	pron	<1sil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sea nymph transformed into a sea monster believed to drown sailors navigating the Straits of Messina. She was identified with a rock off the Italian coast. Compare {Charybdis}.
between Scylla and Charybdis	2.
	head	Scylla
	syl	between Scylla and Charybdis.
	def	in a predicament in which avoidance of either of two dangers means exposure to the other.
scyphiform	ety	C19: from Greek skuphos cup+-#7form 
scyphiform	0.
	syl	scy+phi+form
	pron	<1sIfi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a cup or goblet.
	exam	1	a scyphiform cell.
scyphistoma	ety	C19: from Greek skuphos cup+#7stoma 
scyphistomae	infl
	head	scyphistoma
	or	scyphistomas
	syl	scy+phis+to+mae
	pron	<-2mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scyphistomas	infl
	head	scyphistoma
	or	scyphistomae
	syl	scy+phis+to+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scyphistoma	0.
	syl	scy+phis+to+ma
	pron	<sI1fist*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sessile hydra-like individual representing the polyp stage of scyphozoans. It produces forms which become free-swimming jellyfish.
scyphozoan	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek skuphos bowl+ z*_oion animal
scyphozoan	1.
	syl	scy+pho+zo+an
	pron	<2sIf*1z*u*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine medusoid coelenterate of the class a jellyfish.
scyphozoan	2.
	syl	scy+pho+zo+an
	pron	<2sIf*1z*u*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
scyphus	ety	C18: from Latin: goblet, from Greek skuphos
scyphi	infl
	head	scyphus
	syl	scy+phi
	pron	<-fI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
scyphus	1.
	syl	scy+phus
	pron	<1sIf*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek two-handled drinking cup without a footed base.
scyphus	2.
	syl	scy+phus
	pron	<1sIf*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cuplike body formed at the end of the thallus in certain lichens.
Scyros	0.
	syl	Scy+ros
	pron	<1skEros>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Skyros}.
scythe	ety	Old English sigthe; related to Old Norse sigthr, Old High German segansa 
scythe	1.
	syl	scythe
	pron	<sI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a manual implement for cutting grass, etc., having a long handle held with both hands and a curved sharpened blade that moves in a plane parallel to the ground.
scythe	2.
	syl	scythe
	pron	<sI@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (grass, etc.) with a scythe.
scythelike	sub
	head	scythe
	syl	scythe+2like
	pos	adj.
Scythia	0.
	syl	Scyth:i:a
	pron	<1si@di*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient region of SE Europe and Asia, north of the Black Sea: now part of the Soviet Union.
Scythian	1.
	syl	Scyth+i:an
	pron	<1si@di*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Scythia, its inhabitants, or their language.
Scythian	2.
	syl	Scyth+i:an
	pron	<1si@di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient nomadic people of Scythia.
Scythian	3.
	syl	Scyth+i:an
	pron	<1si@di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family.
SD	0.
	syl	SD
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Swaziland.
sd	0.
	syl	sd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sound.
sd	0.
	syl	s.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sine die.
SD	1.
	syl	S.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	South Dakota.
SD	2.
	syl	S.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {s.d}. standard deviation.
S Dak	0.
	syl	S. Dak.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South Dakota.
SDRs	0.
	syl	SDRs
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	special drawing rights.
Se	0.
	syl	Se
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	selenium.
SE	0.
	syl	SE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	southeast(ern).
sea	ety	Old English s*_@a; related to Old Norse s*_@ar, Old Frisian s*_e, Gothic saiws, Old High German s*_eo 
sea	1.a.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the mass of salt water on the earth's surface as differentiated from the land. Related adjs.: {marine, maritime}.
sea	1.b.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	sea air.
sea	2.a.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the smaller areas of ocean.
	exam	1	the Irish Sea.
sea	2.b.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a large inland area of water.
	exam	1	the Caspian Sea.
sea	3.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	turbulence or swell, esp. of considerable size.
	exam	1	heavy seas.
sea	4.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	any of many huge dry plains on the surface of the moon.
	exam	1	Sea of Serenity.
sea	5.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling the sea in size or apparent limitlessness.
sea	6.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	the life or career of a sailor (esp. in the phrase {follow the sea})
sea	7.a.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	on the ocean.
sea	7.b.
	syl	sea
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of confusion.
go to sea	8.
	head	sea
	syl	go to sea
	def	to become a sailor.
put (out) to sea	9.
	head	sea
	syl	put (out) to sea.
	def	to embark on a sea voyage.
sea anchor	0.
	syl	sea an+chor
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any device, such as a bucket or canvas funnel, dragged in the water to slow a vessel.
sea anemone	0.
	syl	sea a:nem:o+ne
	pos	n.
	def	any of various anthozoan coelenterates, esp. of the order having a polypoid body with oral rings of tentacles. See also {actinia}.
sea bag	0.
	syl	sea bag
	pos	n.
	def	a canvas bag, closed by a line rove through grommets at the top, used by a seaman for his belongings.
sea bass	0.
	syl	sea bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American coastal percoid fishes of the genus and related genera, such as ({black sea bass}) , having an elongated body with a long spiny dorsal fin almost divided into two: family
Seabee	ety	C20: from pronunciation of CB, for Construction Battalion 
Seabee	0.
	syl	Sea+bee
	pron	<1sE2bE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the U.S. Navy's Construction Battalions established to build airstrips.
sea bird	0.
	syl	sea bird
	pos	n.
	def	a bird such as a gull, that lives on the sea.
sea biscuit	0.
	syl	sea bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {hardtack}.
seaboard	0.a.
	syl	sea+board
	pron	<1sE2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	land bordering on the sea; the seashore.
seaboard	0.b.
	syl	sea+board
	pron	<1sE2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	seaboard towns.
Glenn Theodore	infl
	head	Seaborg
	syl	Glenn The:o:dore.
	pos	n.
Seaborg	0.
	syl	Sea:borg
	pron	<1sEbc:g>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1912, U.S. chemist and nuclear physicist. With E. M. McMillan, he discovered several transuranic elements, including plutonium (1940), curium, and americium (1944), and shared a Nobel prize for chemistry 1951.
seaborne	1.
	syl	sea+borne
	pron	<1sE2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	carried on or by the sea.
seaborne	2.
	syl	sea+borne
	pron	<1sE2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	trans?!ported by ship.
sea bream	0.
	syl	sea bream
	pos	n.
	def	any sparid fish, esp. of European seas, valued as a food fish.
sea breeze	0.
	syl	sea breeze
	pos	n.
	def	a wind blowing from the sea to the land, esp. during the day when the land surface is warmer.
sea butterfly	0.
	syl	sea but:ter+fly
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pteropod}.
sea captain	0.
	syl	sea cap+tain
	pos	n.
	def	the master of a ship, usually a merchant ship.
sea chest	0.
	syl	sea chest
	pos	n.
	def	a usually large firm chest used by a sailor for storing personal property.
seacoast	0.
	syl	sea+coast
	pron	<1sE2k*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	land bordering on the sea; a coast.
seacock	0.
	syl	sea+cock
	pron	<1sE2kok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a valve in the hull of a vessel below the water line for admitting sea water or for pumping out bilge water.
sea cow	1.
	syl	sea cow
	pos	n.
	def	any sirenian mammal, such as a dugong or manatee.
sea cow	2.
	syl	sea cow
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {walrus}.
sea cucumber	0.
	syl	sea cu+cum+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any echinoderm of the class having an elongated body covered with a leathery skin and bearing a cluster of tentacles at the oral end. They usually creep on the sea bed or burrow in sand.
seadog	0.
	syl	sea+dog
	pron	<1sE2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {fogbow} or {fogdog}.
sea dog	0.
	syl	sea dog
	pos	n.
	def	an experienced or old sailor.
sea duck	0.
	syl	sea duck
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large diving ducks, such as the eider and the scoter, that occur along coasts.
sea eagle	0.
	syl	sea ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fish-eating eagles that live near the sea, esp. ({European sea eagle} {white-tailed eagle}) having a brown plumage and white tail.
sea-ear	0.
	syl	sea-ear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {ormer}.
sea elephant	0.
	syl	sea el+e:phant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {elephant seal}.
sea fan	0.
	syl	sea fan
	pos	n.
	def	any of various corals of the genus and related genera, having a treelike or fan-shaped horny skeleton: order (gorgonians).
seafarer	1.
	syl	sea+far:er
	pron	<1sE2fe*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a traveller who goes by sea.
seafarer	2.
	syl	sea+far:er
	pron	<1sE2fe*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {sailor}.
seafaring	1.
	syl	sea+far:ing
	pron	<1sE2fe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	travelling by sea.
seafaring	2.
	syl	sea+far:ing
	pron	<1sE2fe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	working as a sailor.
seafaring	3.
	syl	sea+far:ing
	pron	<1sE2fe*riG>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the act of travelling by sea.
seafaring	4.
	syl	sea+far:ing
	pron	<1sE2fe*riG>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the career or work of a sailor.
sea foam	1.
	syl	sea foam
	pos	n.
	def	foam formed on the surface of the sea.
sea foam	2.
	syl	sea foam
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {{meerschaum} (sense 1}).
seafood	0.
	syl	sea+food
	pron	<1sE2fu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	edible saltwater fish or shellfish.
seafront	0.
	syl	sea+front
	pron	<1sE2fr^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a built-up area facing the sea.
seagirt	0.
	syl	sea+girt
	pron	<1sE2gR:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	surrounded by the sea.
seagoing	0.
	syl	sea+go:ing
	pron	<1sE2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	intended for or used at sea.
sea gooseberry	0.
	syl	sea goose+ber:ry
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ctenophores of the genus and related genera, having a rounded body with longitudinal rows of cilia and hairlike tentacles.
sea green	0.a.
	syl	sea green
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate green colour, sometimes with a bluish or yellowish tinge.
sea green	0.b.
	syl	sea green
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a sea-green carpet.
sea gull	0.
	syl	sea gull
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for the {gull} (the bird).
sea hare	0.
	syl	sea hare
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine gastropods of the order (or esp. having a soft body with an internal shell and two pairs of earlike tentacles.
sea heath	0.
	syl	sea heath
	pos	n.
	def	a small tough perennial plant, of Eurasian salt marshes, having minute leaves and pink flowers: family
sea holly	0.
	syl	sea hol+ly
	pos	n.
	def	a European umbelliferous plant, of sandy shores, having spiny bluish-green stems and blue flowers.
sea horse	1.
	syl	sea horse
	pos	n.
	def	any marine teleost fish of the temperate and tropical genus having a bony-plated body, a prehensile tail, and a horselike head and swimming in an upright position: family (pipefishes).
sea horse	2.
	syl	sea horse
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for the {walrus}.
sea horse	3.
	syl	sea horse
	pos	n.
	def	a fabled sea creature with the tail of a fish and the front parts of a horse.
sea-island cotton	1.
	syl	sea-is:land cot+ton
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton plant, of the Sea Islands, widely cultivated for its fine long fibres.
sea-island cotton	2.
	syl	sea-is:land cot+ton
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of this plant or the material woven from it.
Sea Islands	0.
	syl	Sea Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of islands in the Atlantic off the coasts of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
sea kale	0.
	syl	sea kale
	pos	n.
	def	a European coastal cruciferous plant, with broad fleshy leaves and white flowers: cultivated for its edible asparagus-like shoots. Compare {kale}.
seakale beet	0.
	syl	sea+kale beet
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chard}.
sea king	0.
	syl	sea king
	pos	n.
	def	any of the greater Viking pirate chiefs who led raids on the coasts of early medieval Europe.
seal	ety	C13 seel, from Old French, from Latin sigillum little figure, from signum a sign
seal	H1.1.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a device impressed on a piece of wax, etc., fixed to a letter, etc., as a mark of authentication.
seal	H1.2.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a stamp, ring, etc., engraved with a device to form such an impression.
seal	H1.3.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, esp. wax, so placed over an envelope, etc., that it must be broken before the object can be opened or used.
seal	H1.4.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance or device used to close or fasten tightly.
seal	H1.5.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a material, such as putty or cement, that is used to close an opening to prevent the passage of air, water, etc.
seal	H1.6.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of water contained in the trap of a drain to prevent the passage of foul smells.
seal	H1.7.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an agent or device for keeping something hidden or secret.
seal	H1.8.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that gives a pledge or confirmation.
seal	H1.9.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative stamp often sold in aid of charity.
seal	H1.10.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	Also called: {seal of confession}. the obligation never to reveal anything said by a penitent in confession.
seal	H1.11.a.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	to mark with one's sign or seal.
seal	H1.11.b.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	to endorse.
seal	H1.12.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affix a seal to, as proof of authenticity, etc.
seal	H1.13.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stamp with or as if with a seal.
seal	H1.14.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to approve or authorize.
seal	H1.15.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to close or secure with or as if with a seal.
	exam	1	to seal one's lips;
	exam	2	seal up a letter.
seal	H1.16.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by off
	def	to enclose (a place) with a fence, etc.
seal	H1.17.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decide irrevo?!cably.
seal	H1.18.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mormon Church.
	def	to make (a marriage or adoption) perpetually binding.
seal	H1.19.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to close tightly so as to render airtight or watertight.
seal	H1.20.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to paint (a porous material) with a nonporous coating.
sealable	sub
	head	seal
	syl	seal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
seal	ety	Old English seolh; related to Old Norse selr, Old High German selah, Old Irish selige tortoise
seal	H2.1.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any pinniped mammal of the families (see {eared seal}) and (see {earless seal}) that are aquatic but come on shore to breed.
seal	H2.2.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any earless seal (family esp. the common or harbour seal or the grey seal
seal	H2.3.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	sealskin.
seal	H2.4.
	syl	seal
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt for seals.
seal-like	sub
	head	seal
	syl	seal-2like
	pos	adj.
sea ladder	0.
	syl	sea lad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a rope ladder, set of steps, etc., by which a boat may be boarded at sea.
sea lamprey	0.
	syl	sea lam+prey
	pos	n.
	def	a common anadromous lamprey, a form of which occurs in the Great Lakes and causes great losses of fish.
sea-lane	0.
	syl	sea-lane
	pos	n.
	def	an established route for ships.
sealant	1.
	syl	seal+ant
	pron	<1sEl*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance, such as wax, used for sealing documents, bottles, or the like.
sealant	2.
	syl	seal+ant
	pron	<1sEl*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of substances used for waterproofing wood, etc.
sea lavender	0.
	syl	sea lav+en+der
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous perennial plants of the plumbaginaceous genus of temperate salt marshes, having spikes of white, pink, or mauve flowers.
sea lawyer	0.
	syl	sea law+yer
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical slang.
	def	a contentious seaman.
seal brown	0.a.
	syl	seal brown
	pos	n.
	def	a dark brown colour often with a yellowish or greyish tinge.
seal brown	0.b.
	syl	seal brown
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a seal-brown dress.
sealed	1.
	syl	sealed
	pron	<sEld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {seal. ~}
sealed	2.
	syl	sealed
	pron	<sEld>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a road
	def	having a hard surface; made-up.
sealed-beam	0.
	syl	sealed-beam
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a car headlight
	def	having a lens and prefocused reflector sealed in the lamp vacuum.
sealed book	0.
	syl	sealed book
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {closed book}.
sealed move	0.
	syl	sealed move
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	the last move before an adjournment, which is written down by the player making it, sealed in an envelope, and kept secret from his opponent until play is resumed.
sealed orders	0.
	syl	sealed or+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	written instructions that are not to be read until a specified time.
sea legs	1.
	syl	sea legs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the ability to maintain one's balance on board ship, esp. in rough weather.
sea legs	2.
	syl	sea legs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the ability to resist seasickness, esp. in rough weather.
sealer	H1.1.
	syl	seal+er
	pron	<1sEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that seals.
sealer	H1.2.
	syl	seal+er
	pron	<1sEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an official who examines the accuracy of weights, etc.
sealer	H1.3.
	syl	seal+er
	pron	<1sEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a coating of paint, varnish, etc., applied to a surface to prevent the absorption of subsequent coats.
sealer	H2.0.
	syl	seal+er
	pron	<1sEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or ship occupied in sealing.
sealeries	infl
	head	sealery
	syl	seal+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sealery	1.
	syl	seal+er:y
	pron	<1sEl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation of hunting seals.
sealery	2.
	syl	seal+er:y
	pron	<1sEl*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any place where seals are regularly to be found, esp. a seal rookery.
sea letter	1.
	syl	sea let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {passport}. a document issued to a merchant vessel, esp. in wartime, authorizing it to leave a port or proceed freely.
sea letter	2.
	syl	sea let+ter
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a document issued to a vessel in port, describing its cargo, etc.
sea lettuce	0.
	syl	sea let+tuce
	pos	n.
	def	any of various green seaweeds of the genus which have edible wavy translucent fronds.
sea level	0.
	syl	sea lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	the level of the surface of the sea with respect to the land, taken to be the mean level between high and low tide, and used as a standard base for measuring heights and depths.
sea lily	0.
	syl	sea lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sessile echinoderms, esp. of the genus in which the body consists of a long stalk attached to a hard surface and bearing a central disc with delicate radiating arms: class (crinoids).
sealing wax	0.
	syl	seal+ing wax
	pos	n.
	def	a hard material made of shellac, turpentine, and pigment that softens when heated. It is used for sealing documents, parcels, letters, etc.
sea lion	0.
	syl	sea li:on
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large eared seals, such as ({Californian sea lion}) , of the N Pacific, often used as a performing animal.
Sea Lord	0.
	syl	Sea Lord
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	either of the two serving naval officers ({First} and {Second Sea Lords}) who sit on the admiralty board of the Ministry of Defence.
seal-point	0.
	syl	seal-point
	pos	n.
	def	a popular variety of the Siamese cat, having a dark brown mask, paws, and tail, and a cream body.
seal ring	0.
	syl	seal ring
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {signet ring}.
sealskin	1.a.
	syl	seal+skin
	pron	<1sEl2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin or pelt of a fur seal, esp. when dressed with the outer hair removed and the underfur dyed dark brown.
sealskin	1.b.
	syl	seal+skin
	pron	<1sEl2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sealskin coat.
sealskin	2.
	syl	seal+skin
	pron	<1sEl2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of this skin.
Sealyham terrier	0.
	syl	Seal:y+ham ter+ri+er
	pron	<1sEli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wire-haired breed of terrier with a medium-length coat, usually white. Often short?!ened to {Sealyham}.
seam	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse saumr, Old High German soum 
seam	1.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the line along which pieces of fabric, etc., are joined, esp. by stitching.
seam	2.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge or line made by joining two edges.
seam	3.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a stratum of coal, ore, etc.
in a good seam	4.
	head	seam
	syl	in a good seam.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	doing well, esp. financially.
seam	5.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a linear indentation, such as a wrinkle or scar.
seam	6.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	another name for {{suture} (sense 1b.}).
seam	7.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {raphe}.
seam	8.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a style of bowling in which the bowler utilizes the stitched seam round the ball in order to make it swing in flight and after touching the ground.
	exam	1	a seam bowler.
bursting at the seams	9.
	head	seam
	syl	bursting at the seams.
	def	full to overflowing.
seam	10.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join or sew together by or as if by a seam.
seam	11.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make ridges in (knitting) using purl stitch.
seam	12.
	syl	seam
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or become marked with or as if with a seam or wrinkle.
seamer	sub
	head	seam
	syl	seam+er
	pron	<&-1>, <seam+less> <adj> <&-1> <seam+less+ness> <n>
	pos	n.
seamen	infl
	head	seaman
	syl	sea+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seaman	1.
	syl	sea+man
	pron	<1sEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rating trained in seamanship as opposed to electrical engineering, etc.
seaman	2.
	syl	sea+man
	pron	<1sEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who serves as a sailor.
seaman	3.
	syl	sea+man
	pron	<1sEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in seamanship.
seaman-like	sub
	head	seaman
	syl	sea:man-2like
	pos	adj.
seamanly	sub
	head	seaman
	syl	sea+man+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
seamanship	0.
	syl	sea+man+ship
	pron	<1sEm*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in and knowledge of the work of navigating, maintaining, and operating a vessel.
seamark	0.
	syl	sea+mark
	pron	<1sE2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an aid to navigation, such as a conspicuous object on a shore used as a guide.
sea mat	0.
	syl	sea mat
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for a {bryozoan}.
sea mew	0.
	syl	sea mew
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mew} (the bird).
Motokiyo	infl
	head	Seami
	syl	Mo:to:ki:yo
	pron	<2m*ut*u1kE*u>
	pos	n.
Seami	0.
	syl	Se:a:mi
	pron	<sE1a:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Zeami}.
sea mile	0.
	syl	sea mile
	pos	n.
	def	an Imperial unit of length, formerly used in navigation, equal to 6000 feet or 1000 fathoms. It is equivalent to 1828.8 metres. Compare {nautical mile}.
sea milkwort	0.
	syl	sea milk+wort
	pos	n.
	def	a primulaceous plant, of estuary mud and seaside rocks of N temperate coasts, having trailing stems and small pink flowers. Also called: {saltwort, black saltwort}. Compare {milkwort}.
seamount	0.
	syl	sea+mount
	pron	<1sE2maunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a submarine mountain rising more than 920 metres (3000 feet) above the ocean floor.
sea mouse	0.
	syl	sea mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any of several large polychaete worms of the genus and related genera, having a broad flattened body covered dorsally with a dense mat of iridescent hairlike chaetae.
sempstress	alt
	head	seamstress
	or	seamstress
	syl	semp+stress
	pron	<1sempstris>
	pos	n.
seamstress	0.
	or	sempstress
	syl	seam+stress
	pron	<1semstris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who sews and makes clothes, esp. professionally.
seamier	infl
	head	seamy
	syl	seam:i+er
	pos	adj.
seamiest	infl
	head	seamy
	syl	seam:i+est.
	pos	adj.
seamy	1.
	syl	seam:y
	pron	<1sEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing the least pleasant aspect; sordid.
seamy	2.
	syl	seam:y
	pron	<1sEmi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the inner side of a garment
	def	showing many seams.
seaminess	sub
	head	seamy
	syl	seam:i+ness
	pos	n.
Seanad 'Eireann	ety	from Irish, literally: senate of Ireland
Seanad 'Eireann	0.
	syl	Sean+ad *'Eire+ann
	pron	<1s@na:d> <1e*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Republic of Ireland
	def	the upper chamber of parliament; the Senate.
seance	ety	C19: from French, literally: a sitting, from Old French seoir to sit, from Latin sed*_ere 
seance	1.
	syl	se+ance
	pron	<1sAons>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting at which spiritualists attempt to receive messages from the spirits of the dead.
seance	2.
	syl	se+ance
	pron	<1sAons>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of a society.
sea onion	0.
	syl	sea on+ion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sea squill}.
sea otter	0.
	syl	sea ot+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a large marine otter, of N Pacific coasts, formerly hunted for its thick dark brown fur.
sea pen	0.
	syl	sea pen
	pos	n.
	def	any of various anthozoan coelenterates of the genus and related genera, forming fleshy feather-like colonies in warm seas: order
sea perch	1.
	syl	sea perch
	pos	n.
	def	any of various marine serranid fishes, such as the bass and stone bass, that have an elongated body with a very spiny dorsal fin and occur in all except polar seas.
sea perch	2.
	syl	sea perch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {surfperch}.
sea pink	0.
	syl	sea pink
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thrift} (the plant).
seaplane	0.
	syl	sea+plane
	pron	<1sE2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any aircraft that lands on and takes off from water. Also called (esp. U.S.): {hydroplane}.
seaport	1.
	syl	sea+port
	pron	<1sE2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port or harbour accessible to seagoing vessels.
seaport	2.
	syl	sea+port
	pron	<1sE2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town or city located at such a place.
sea power	1.
	syl	sea pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a nation that possesses great naval strength.
sea power	2.
	syl	sea pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the naval strength of a country or nation.
sea purse	0.
	syl	sea purse
	pos	n.
	def	a tough horny envelope containing fertilized eggs, produced by the female of certain sharks and skates. Also called: {mermaid's purse}.
sea purslane	0.
	syl	sea purs+lane
	pos	n.
	def	a small chenopodiaceous shrub, of salt marshes in Eurasia and parts of Africa, having oval leaves and inconspicuous flowers.
seaquake	0.
	syl	sea+quake
	pron	<1sE2kwAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an agitation and disturbance of the sea caused by an earthquake at the sea bed.
sear	ety	Old English s*_earian to become withered, from s*_ear withered; related to Old High German s*_or*_en, Greek hauos dry, Sanskrit s*_osa drought
sear	H1.1.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scorch or burn the surface of.
sear	H1.2.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to brand with a hot iron.
sear	H1.3.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to wither or dry up.
sear	H1.4.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make callous or unfeeling.
sear	H1.5.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a mark caused by searing.
sear	H1.6.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	dried up.
sear	ety	C16: probably from Old French serre a clasp, from serrer to hold firmly, from Late Latin s*_er*_are to bolt, from Latin sera a bar
sear	H2.0.
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the catch in the lock of a small firearm that holds the hammer cocked.
sea ranger	0.
	syl	sea rang+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a senior Guide training in seamanship. U.S. equivalent: {mariner}.
sea raven	0.
	syl	sea ra+ven
	pos	n.
	def	a large fish, of North American Atlantic coastal waters that inflates itself with air when caught: family (bullheads and sea scorpions).
search	ety	C14: from Old French cerchier, from Late Latin circ*_are to go around, from Latin circus #7circle 
search	1.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look through (a place, etc.) thoroughly in order to find someone or something.
search	2.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine (a person) for concealed objects by running one's hands over the clothing, etc.
search	3.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look at or examine (something) closely.
	exam	1	to search one's conscience.
search	4.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	usage	tr .; foll. by out
	def	to discover by investigation.
search	5.a.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to explore (a bodily cavity, etc.) during a surgical procedure.
search	5.b.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to probe (a wound, etc.).
search	6.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	usage	tr .
	def	to fire all over (an area).
search	7.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to penetrate.
search me	8.
	head	search
	syl	search me.
	qual	Informal.
	def	I don't know.
search	9.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of searching.
search	10.
	syl	search
	pron	<sR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	the examination of a vessel by the right of search.
right of search	11.
	head	search
	syl	right of search.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right possessed by the warships of a belligerent state in time of war to board and search merchant vessels to ascertain whether ship or cargo is liable to seizure.
searchable	sub
	head	search
	syl	search+a:ble
	pos	adj.
searchableness	sub
	head	search
	syl	search+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
searcher	sub
	head	search
	syl	search+er
	pos	n.
searching	0.
	syl	search+ing
	pron	<1sR:CiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	keenly penetrating.
	exam	1	a searching look.
searchingly	sub
	head	searching
	syl	search+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
searchingness	sub
	head	searching
	syl	search+ing+ness
	pos	n.
searchlight	1.
	syl	search+light
	pron	<1sR:C2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, consisting of a light source and a reflecting surface behind it, that projects a powerful beam of light in a particular direction.
searchlight	2.
	syl	search+light
	pron	<1sR:C2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the beam of light produced by such a device.
search party	0.
	syl	search par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people taking part in an organized search, as for a lost, missing, or wanted person.
search warrant	0.
	syl	search war+rant
	pos	n.
	def	a written order issued by a justice of the peace authorizing a constable or other officer to enter and search premises for stolen goods, etc.
sea robin	0.
	syl	sea rob+in
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American gurnards of the genus and related genera, such as ({northern sea robin}) .
sea room	0.
	syl	sea room
	pos	n.
	def	sufficient space to manoeuvre a vessel.
seascape	0.
	syl	sea+scape
	pron	<1sE2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a sketch, picture, etc., of the sea.
sea scorpion	0.
	syl	sea scor+pi+on
	pos	n.
	def	any of various northern marine scorpaenoid fishes of the family esp. ({long-spined sea scorpion}) . They have a tapering body and a large head covered with bony plates and spines.
Sea Scout	0.
	syl	Sea Scout
	pos	n.
	def	a Scout belonging to any of a number of Scout troops whose main activities are canoeing, sailing, etc., and who wear sailors' caps as part of their uniform.
sea serpent	0.
	syl	sea ser+pent
	pos	n.
	def	a huge legendary creature of the sea resembling a snake or dragon.
seashell	0.
	syl	sea+shell
	pron	<1sE2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the empty shell of a marine mollusc.
seashore	1.
	syl	sea+shore
	pron	<1sE2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	land bordering on the sea.
seashore	2.
	syl	sea+shore
	pron	<1sE2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the land between the marks of high and low water.
seasick	0.
	syl	sea+sick
	pron	<1sE2sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from nausea and dizziness caused by the motion of a ship at sea. &-#! {sea+@!sick+ness}
seaside	0.a.
	syl	sea+side
	pron	<1sE2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any area bordering on the sea, esp. one regarded as a resort.
seaside	0.b.
	syl	sea+side
	pron	<1sE2sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a seaside hotel.
sea slug	0.
	syl	sea slug
	pos	n.
	def	any of various shell-less marine gastropod molluscs, esp. those of the order See {nudibranch}.
sea snail	0.
	syl	sea snail
	pos	n.
	def	any small spiny-finned fish of the family esp. of cold seas, having a soft scaleless tadpole-shaped body with the pelvic fins fused into a sucker. Also called: {snailfish}.
sea snake	0.
	syl	sea snake
	pos	n.
	def	any venomous snake of the family of tropical seas, that swims by means of a laterally com?!pressed oarlike tail.
season	ety	C13: from Old French seson, from Latin sati*_o a sowing, from serere to sow
season	1.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four equal periods into which the year is divided by the equinoxes and solstices, resulting from the apparent movement of the sun north and south of the equator during the course of the earth's orbit around it. These periods (spring, summer, autumn, and winter) have their characteristic weather conditions in different regions, and occur at opposite times of the year in the N and S hemi?!spheres.
season	2.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of the year characterized by particular conditions or activities.
	exam	1	the rainy season.
season	3.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which any particular species of animal, bird, or fish is legally permitted to be caught or killed.
	exam	1	open season on red deer.
season	4.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	any definite or indefinite period.
season	5.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the major periods into which the ecclesiastical calendar is divided, such as Lent, Advent, or Easter.
in good season	6.
	head	season
	syl	in good season.
	def	early enough.
season	7.a.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	usage	of game
	def	permitted to be caught or killed.
season	7.b.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	usage	of fresh food
	def	readily available.
season	7.c.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	usage	of some female mammals
	def	sexually receptive.
season	7.d.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	appropriate.
season	8.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add herbs, salt, pepper, or spice to (food).
season	9.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add zest to.
season	10.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in the preparation of timber
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo seasoning.
season	11.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make or become mature or experienced.
	exam	1	seasoned troops.
season	12.
	syl	sea+son
	pron	<1sEzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mitigate or temper.
	exam	1	to season one's admiration with reticence.
seasonedly	sub
	head	season
	syl	sea+soned+ly
	pos	adv.
seasoner	sub
	head	season
	syl	sea+son+er
	pos	n.
seasonless	sub
	head	season
	syl	sea+son+less
	pos	adj.
seasonable	1.
	syl	sea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1sEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for the season.
seasonable	2.
	syl	sea+son+a:ble
	pron	<1sEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place at the appropriate time.
seasonableness	sub
	head	seasonable
	syl	sea+son+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
seasonably	sub
	head	seasonable
	syl	sea+son+a:bly
	pos	adv.
seasonal	0.
	syl	sea+son+al
	pron	<1sEz*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring at a certain season or certain seasons of the year.
	exam	1	seasonal labour.
seasonally	sub
	head	seasonal
	syl	sea+son+al+ly
	pos	adv.
seasonalness	sub
	head	seasonal
	syl	sea+son+al+ness
	pos	n.
seasoning	1.
	syl	sea+son+ing
	pron	<1sEz*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that enhances the flavour of food, such as salt or herbs.
seasoning	2.
	syl	sea+son+ing
	pron	<1sEz*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the processing of timber until it has a moisture content suitable for the purposes for which it is to be used.
season ticket	0.
	syl	sea+son tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a ticket for a series of events, number of journeys, etc., within a limited time, usually obtained at a reduced rate.
onion	alt
	head	sea squill
	or	sea squill
	syl	on+ion
	pos	n.
sea squill	0.
	or	onion
	syl	sea squill
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean liliaceous plant, having dense spikes of small white flowers, and yielding a bulb with medicinal properties.
sea squirt	0.
	syl	sea squirt
	pos	n.
	def	any minute primitive marine animal of the class most of which are sedentary, having a saclike body with openings through which water enters and leaves. See also {ascidian}.
sea steps	0.
	syl	sea steps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	projecting metal bars attached to a ship's side, used for boarding.
sea swallow	0.
	syl	sea swal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for {tern} (the bird).
seat	ety	Old English gesete; related to Old Norse s@ati, Old High German gas*_azi, Middle Dutch gesaete 
seat	1.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture designed for sitting on, such as a chair or sofa.
seat	2.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a chair, bench, etc., on which one sits.
seat	3.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a place to sit, esp. one that requires a ticket.
	exam	1	I have two seats for the film tonight.
seat	4.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {buttocks}.
seat	5.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment covering the buttocks.
seat	6.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or area serving as the base of an object.
seat	7.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part or surface on which the base of an object rests.
seat	8.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or centre in which something is located.
	exam	1	a seat of government.
seat	9.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of abode, esp. a country mansion that is or was originally the chief residence of a family.
seat	10.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a membership or the right to membership in a legislative or similar body.
seat	11.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a parliamentary constituency.
seat	12.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	membership in a stock ex?!change.
seat	13.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which a rider sits on a horse.
on seat	14.
	head	seat
	syl	on seat.
	usage	West African informal. of officials
	def	in the office rather than on tour or on leave.
	exam	1	the agricultural advisor will be on seat tomorrow.
seat	15.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to or place on a seat; cause to sit down.
seat	16.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with seats.
seat	17.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to place or centre.
	exam	1	the ministry is seated in the capital.
seat	18.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set firmly in place.
seat	19.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or install in a position of power.
seat	20.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a seat on or in (an item of furniture, garment, etc.).
seat	21.
	syl	seat
	pron	<sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of garments
	def	to sag in the area covering the buttocks.
	exam	1	your thin skirt has seated badly.
seater	sub
	head	seat
	syl	seat+er
	pos	n.
seatless	sub
	head	seat
	syl	seat+less
	pos	adj.
sea tangle	0.
	syl	sea tan+gle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brown seaweeds, esp. any of the genus
seat belt	1.
	syl	seat belt
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {safety belt}. a belt or strap worn in a car to restrain forward motion in the event of a collision.
seat belt	2.
	syl	seat belt
	pos	n.
	def	a similar belt or strap worn in an aircraft at takeoff and landing and in rough weather.
seating	1.
	syl	seat+ing
	pron	<1sEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of providing with a seat or seats.
seating	2.a.
	syl	seat+ing
	pron	<1sEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the provision of seats, as in a theatre, etc.
seating	2.b.
	syl	seat+ing
	pron	<1sEtiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	seating arrangements.
seating	3.
	syl	seat+ing
	pron	<1sEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used for covering or making seats.
SEATO	0.
	syl	SEATO
	pron	<1sEt*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Southeast Asian Treaty Organization; a former anti-Communist defence association for the Far East and the W Pacific (1954-77), consisting of the U.S., Britain, France, Australia, New Zealand, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Seaton Valley	0.
	syl	Sea+ton Val+ley
	pron	<1sEtN>
	pos	n.
	def	a region in NE England, in SE Northumberland: consists of a group of coal-mining villages. Pop.: 32011 (1971).
sea trout	1.
	syl	sea trout
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery marine variety of the brown trout that migrates to fresh water to spawn. Compare {brown trout}.
sea trout	2.
	syl	sea trout
	pos	n.
	def	any of several marine sciaenid fishes of the genus such as ({spotted sea trout}) and the weakfish, of North American coastal waters.
Seattle	0.
	syl	Se+at+tle
	pron	<si1@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Washington, on the isthmus between Lake Washington and Puget Sound: the largest city in the state and chief commercial centre of the Northwest; two universities. Pop.: 503073 (1973 est.).
sea urchin	0.
	syl	sea ur+chin
	pos	n.
	def	any echinoderm of the class such as ({edible sea urchin}) , typically having a globular body enclosed in a rigid spiny test and occurring in shallow marine waters.
sea wall	0.
	syl	sea wall
	pos	n.
	def	a wall or embankment built to prevent encroachment or erosion by the sea or to serve as a breakwater.
sea-walled	sub
	head	sea wall
	syl	sea-2walled
	pos	adj.
seawan	ety	C18: from Narragansett seawohn loose
sewan	alt
	head	seawan
	or	seawan
	syl	se+wan
	pron	<1sEw*n>
	pos	n.
seawan	0.
	or	sewan
	syl	sea+wan
	pron	<1sEw*n>
	pos	n.
	def	shell beads, usually unstrung, used by certain North American Indians as money; wampum.
seaward	1.
	syl	sea+ward
	pron	<1sEw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {seawards}.
seaward	2.
	syl	sea+ward
	pron	<1sEw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving towards the sea.
seaward	3.
	syl	sea+ward
	pron	<1sEw*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a wind
	def	coming from the sea.
seaward	alt
	head	seawards
	or	seawards
	syl	sea+ward
	pos	adv.
seawards	0.
	or	seaward
	syl	sea+wards
	pron	<1sEw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the sea.
seaware	ety	Old English s*_@aw*_ar, from s*_@a #7sea+ w*_ar sea weed
seaware	0.
	syl	sea+ware
	pron	<1sE2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous large coarse seaweeds, esp. when cast ashore and used as fertilizer.
seaway	1.
	syl	sea+way
	pron	<1sE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterway giving access to an inland port, navigable by ocean-going ships.
seaway	2.
	syl	sea+way
	pron	<1sE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel's progress.
seaway	3.
	syl	sea+way
	pron	<1sE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough or heavy sea.
seaway	4.
	syl	sea+way
	pron	<1sE2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a route across the sea.
seaweed	1.
	syl	sea+weed
	pron	<1sE2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous multicellular marine algae that grow on the seashore, in salt marshes, in brackish water, or submerged in the ocean.
seaweed	2.
	syl	sea+weed
	pron	<1sE2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other plants that grow in or close to the sea.
seaworthy	0.
	syl	sea+wor:thy
	pron	<1sE2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage.
seaworthiness	sub
	head	seaworthy
	syl	sea+2wor:thi:ness
	pos	n.
sea wrack	0.
	syl	sea wrack
	pos	n.
	def	any of various seaweeds found on the shore, esp. any of the larger species.
sebaceous	ety	C18: from Late Latin s*_eb*_aceus, from #7s*_ebum
sebaceous	1.
	syl	se+ba+ceous
	pron	<si1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling sebum, fat, or tallow; fatty.
sebaceous	2.
	syl	se+ba+ceous
	pron	<si1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	secreting fat or a greasy lubricating substance.
sebaceous glands	0.
	syl	se+ba+ceous glands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the small glands in the skin that secrete sebum into hair follicles and onto most of the body surface except the soles of the feet and the palms of the hands.
sebacic acid	0.
	syl	se+bac+ic ac:id
	pron	<si1b@sik>, <-1bA->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {decanedioic acid}.
Saint	infl
	head	Sebastian
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Sebastian	0.
	syl	Se:bas:tian
	pron	<si1b@stj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??288 #7a.d., Christian martyr. According to tradition, he was first shot with arrows and then beaten to death. Feast day: Jan. 20.
Sebastopol	0.
	syl	Se+bas+to+pol
	pron	<si1b@st*p*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Sevastopol}.
sebi-	ety	from Latin s*_ebum tallow
sebo-	alt
	head	sebi-
	or	sebi-
	syl	seb:o-
sebi-	0.
	or	sebo-
	syl	seb:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	fat or fatty matter.
	exam	1	sebif?!erous.
sebiferous	0.
	syl	se+bif+er+ous
	pron	<si1bif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	producing or carrying a fatty, oily, or waxlike substance.
seborrhoeal	sub
	head	seborrhoea
	syl	seb+or+1rhoe:al
seborrhoeic	sub
	head	seborrhoea
	syl	seb+or+1rhoe+ic
sebum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: tallow
sebum	0.
	syl	se+bum
	pron	<1sEb*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the oily secretion of the sebaceous glands that acts as a lubricant for the hair and skin and provides some protection against bacteria.
sec	ety	C19: from French, from Latin siccus 
sec	H1.1.
	syl	sec
	pron	<sek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wines
	def	dry.
sec	H1.2.
	syl	sec
	pron	<sek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of champagne
	def	of medium sweetness.
sec	H2.0.
	syl	sec
	pron	<sek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {second} %2.
	exam	1	wait a sec.
sec	H3.0.
	syl	sec
	pron	<sek>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	secant.
sec	1.
	syl	sec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	second (of time).
sec	2.
	syl	sec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	secondary.
sec	3.
	syl	sec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	secretary.
sec	4.
	syl	sec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	section.
sec	5.
	syl	sec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sector.
SECAM	0.
	syl	SECAM
	pron	<1sE2k@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	syst*`eme *'electronique couleur avec m*'emoire: a colour-television broadcasting system adopted in France.
secant	ety	C16: from Latin sec*_are to cut
secant	1.
	syl	se+cant
	pron	<1sEk*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a trigonometric function that in a right-angled triangle is the ratio of the length of the hypotenuse to that of the adjacent side; the reciprocal of cosine. Abbrev.: {sec}
secant	2.
	syl	se+cant
	pron	<1sEk*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a line that intersects a curve.
secantly	sub
	head	secant
	syl	se+cant+ly
	pos	adv.
secateurs	ety	C19: plural of French s*'ecateur, from Latin sec*_are to cut
secateurs	0.
	syl	sec:a+teurs
	pron	<1sek*t*z>, <2sek*1tR:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small pair of shears for pruning, having a pair of pivoted handles, sprung so that they are normally open, and a single cutting blade that closes against a flat surface.
secco	ety	C19: from Italian: dry, from Latin siccus 
seccos	infl
	head	secco
	syl	sec+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secco	1.
	syl	sec+co
	pron	<1sek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	wall painting done on dried plaster with tempera or pigments ground in limewater. Compare {fresco}.
secco	2.
	syl	sec+co
	pron	<1sek*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any wall painting other than true fresco.
secede	ety	C18: from Latin s*_ec*_edere to withdraw, from s*_e- apart+ c*_edere to go
secede	0.
	syl	se+cede
	pron	<si1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from; of a person, section, etc.
	def	to make a formal withdrawal of membership, as from a political alliance, organization, etc.
seceder	sub
	head	secede
	syl	se+1ced+er
	pos	n.
secern	ety	C17: from Latin s*_ecernere to separate, from s*_e- apart+ cernere to distinguish
secern	1.
	syl	se+cern
	pron	<si1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	of a gland or follicle
	def	to secrete.
secern	2.
	syl	se+cern
	pron	<si1sR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to distinguish or discriminate.
secernment	sub
	head	secern
	syl	se+1cern+ment
	pos	n.
secession	ety	C17: from Latin s*_ecessi*_o a withdrawing, from s*_ec*_edere to #7secede 
secession	1.
	syl	se+ces+sion
	pron	<si1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of seceding.
secession	2.
	syl	se+ces+sion
	pron	<si1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the withdrawal in 1860-61 of 11 Southern states from the Union to form the Confederacy, precipitating the American Civil War.
secessional	sub
	head	secession
	syl	se+1ces+sion+al
	pos	adj.
secessionism	sub
	head	secession
	syl	se+1ces+sion+2ism
	pos	n.
secessionist	sub
	head	secession
	syl	se+1ces+sion+ist
	pos	n.
sech	0.
	syl	sech
	pron	<Sek>, <seC>
	def	hyperbolic secant; a hyperbolic function that is the reciprocal of cosh.
seclude	ety	C15: from Latin s*_ecl*_udere to shut off, from s*_e-+claudere to imprison
seclude	1.
	syl	se+clude
	pron	<si1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove from contact with others.
seclude	2.
	syl	se+clude
	pron	<si1klu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shut off or screen from view.
secluded	1.
	syl	se+clud+ed
	pron	<si1klu:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	kept apart from the company of others.
	exam	1	a secluded life.
secluded	2.
	syl	se+clud+ed
	pron	<si1klu:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	sheltered; private.
secludedly	sub
	head	secluded
	syl	se+1clud+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
secludedness	sub
	head	secluded
	syl	se+1clud+ed+ness
	pos	n.
seclusion	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin s*_ecl*_usi*_o; see #7seclude 
seclusion	1.
	syl	se+clu+sion
	pron	<si1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of secluding or the state of being secluded.
seclusion	2.
	syl	se+clu+sion
	pron	<si1klu:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a secluded place.
seclusive	1.
	syl	se+clu+sive
	pron	<si1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to seclude.
seclusive	2.
	syl	se+clu+sive
	pron	<si1klu:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	fond of seclusion.
seclusively	sub
	head	seclusive
	syl	se+1clu+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
seclusiveness	sub
	head	seclusive
	syl	se+1clu+sive+ness
	pos	n.
second	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin secundus coming next in order, from sequ*_i to follow
second	H1.1.a.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	coming directly after the first in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 2nd.
second	H1.1.b.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	exam	1	the second in line.
second	H1.2.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	rated, graded, or ranked between the first and third levels.
second	H1.3.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	alternate.
	exam	1	every second Thursday.
second	H1.4.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	additional; extra.
	exam	1	a second opportunity.
second	H1.5.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	resembling a person or event from an earlier period of history; unoriginal.
	exam	1	a second Wagner.
second	H1.6.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of lower quality; inferior.
	exam	1	belonging to the second class.
second	H1.7.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	denoting the lowest but one forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle.
second	H1.8.a.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	relating to or denoting a musical part, voice, or instrument lower in pitch than another part, voice, or instrument (the first).
	exam	1	the second violins.
second	H1.8.b.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or relating to a part, instrument, or instrumentalist regarded as subordinate to another (the first).
	exam	1	the second flute.
at second hand	9.
	head	second
	syl	at second hand.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	by hearsay.
second	H1.10.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. education.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an honours degree of the second class, usually further divided into an upper and lower designation. Full term: {second-class honours degree}.
second	H1.11.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the lowest but one forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle.
	exam	1	he changed into second on the bend.
second	H1.12.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal; in boxing, duelling, etc.
	def	an attendant who looks after a competitor.
second	H1.13.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a speech sec?!onding a motion or the person making it.
second	H1.14.a.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the interval between one note and another lying next above or below it in the diatonic scale.
second	H1.14.b.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also {{minor} (sense 4}), {major} (sense 11), {interval}.
second	H1.15.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	goods of inferior quality.
second	H1.16.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a second helping of food.
second	H1.17.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the second course of a meal.
second	H1.18.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to give aid or backing to.
second	H1.19.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal; in boxing, etc.
	def	to act as second to (a competitor).
second	H1.20.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	to make a speech or otherwise express formal support for (a motion already proposed).
second	H1.21.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also {secondly}. in the second place.
second	H1.22.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; sentence connector.
	def	Also: {secondly}. as the second point: linking what follows with the previous statement.
seconder	sub
	head	second
	syl	sec+ond+er
	pos	n.
second	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin pars min*_uta secunda the second small part (a minute being the first small part of an hour); see #7second %1
second	H2.1.a.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1/60 of a minute of time.
second	H2.1.b.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic SI unit of time: the duration of 9192631770 periods of radiation corresponding to the transition between two hyper?!fine levels of the ground state of caesium-133. Symbol: s
second	H2.2.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1/60 of a minute of angle. Symbol: @" #800752
second	H2.3.
	syl	sec+ond
	pron	<1sek*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short period of time; moment.
second	ety	C19: from French en second in second rank (or position) &- se+#!cond+ment n.
	infl
	head	second
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
second	H3.1.
	syl	se+cond
	pron	<si1kond>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to transfer (an employee) temporarily to another branch, etc. {2}. to transfer (an officer) to another post, often retiring him to a staff or nonregimental position.
Second Advent	0.
	syl	Sec+ond Ad+vent
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Second Coming}.
secondary	1.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	one grade or step after the first; not primary.
secondary	2.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from or depending on what is primary, original, or first.
	exam	1	a secondary source.
secondary	3.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	below the first in rank, importance, etc.; not of major importance.
secondary	4.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to the education of young people between the ages of 11 and 18.
	exam	1	secondary education.
secondary	5.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the flight feathers of a bird's wing
	def	growing from the ulna.
secondary	6.a.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the part of an electric circuit, such as a transformer or induction coil, in which a current is induced by a changing current in a neighbouring coil.
	exam	1	a secondary coil.
secondary	6.b.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a current
	def	flowing in such a circuit. Compare {{primary} (sense 7}).
secondary	7.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an industry
	def	involving the manufacture of goods from raw materials. Compare {{primary} (sense 8b}), {{tertiary} (sense 2}).
secondary	8.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geology. of minerals
	def	formed by the alteration of pre-existing minerals.
secondary	9.a.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	having a functional group attached to a carbon atom that is attached to one hydrogen atom and two other groups.
secondary	9.b.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an amine
	def	having only two organic groups attached to a nitrogen atom; containing the group NH.
secondary	9.c.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a salt
	def	derived from a tribasic acid by replacement of two acidic hydrogen atoms with metal atoms or electropositive groups.
secondary	10.a.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from a word that is itself a derivation from another word. Thus, comes from and is a secondary derivative from
secondary	10.b.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tense in Latin, Greek, or Sanskrit
	def	another word for {{historic} (sense 3}).
secondaries	infl
	head	secondary
	syl	sec+ond+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secondary	11.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is secondary.
secondary	12.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate, deputy, or inferior.
secondary	13.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary coil, winding, inductance, or current in an electric circuit.
secondary	14.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	any of the flight feathers that grow from the ulna of a bird's wing. See {{primary} (sense 6}).
secondary	15.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a celestial body that orbits around a specified primary body.
	exam	1	the moon is the secondary of the earth.
secondary	16.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y
	pron	<1sek*nd*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {secondary colour}.
secondarily	sub
	head	secondary
	syl	sec+ond+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
secondariness	sub
	head	secondary
	syl	sec+ond+ar:i+ness
	pos	n.
stress	alt
	head	secondary accent
	or	secondary accent
	syl	stress
	pos	n.
secondary accent	0.
	or	stress
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y ac+cent
	pos	n.
	usage	Phonetics. in a system of transcribing utterances recognizing three levels of stress
	def	the accent on a syllable of a word or breath group that is weaker than the primary accent but stronger than the lack of stress.
	exam	1	in the word @6agriculture@9 the secondary accent falls on the third syllable.
secondary cell	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y cell
	pos	n.
	def	an electric cell that can be recharged and can therefore be used to store electrical energy in the form of chemical energy. See also {accumulator}. Compare {primary cell}.
secondary colour	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y col+our
	pos	n.
	def	a colour formed by mixing two primary colours. Sometimes shortened to {secondary}.
secondary emission	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y e:mis+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the emission of electrons ({secondary electrons}) from a solid as a result of bombardment with a beam of electrons, ions, or metastable atoms: used in electron multipliers.
secondary modern school	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y mod+ern school
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. formerly
	def	a second?!ary school offering a more technical or practical and less academic education than a grammar school.
secondary processes	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y pro+cess:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the logical conscious type of mental functioning, guided by external reality. Compare {primary processes}.
secondary school	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y school
	pos	n.
	def	a school for young people, usually between the ages of 11 and 18.
secondary sexual characteristic	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y sex+u:al char+ac+ter+is+tic
	pos	n.
	def	any of various features distinguishing individuals of different sex but not directly concerned in reproduction. Examples are the antlers of a stag and the beard of a man.
secondary stress	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ar:y stress
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {secondary accent}.
second ballot	0.
	syl	sec+ond bal+lot
	pos	n.
	def	an electoral procedure in which if no candidate emerges as a clear winner in a first ballot, candidates at the bottom of the poll are eliminated and another ballot is held among the remaining candidates.
second banana	1.
	syl	sec+ond ba+na+na
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a performer in vaudeville, etc., who plays a role subordinate to another.
second banana	2.
	syl	sec+ond ba+na+na
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	any person in a or secondary position to another.
second-best	1.
	syl	sec+ond-best
	pos	adj.
	def	next to the best.
secome off second best	2.
	head	second-best
	syl	secome off second best.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be defeated in competition.
second chamber	0.
	syl	sec+ond cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the upper house of a bicameral legislative assembly.
second childhood	0.
	syl	sec+ond child+hood
	pos	n.
	def	dotage; senility (esp. in the phrases {in his, her}, {second childhood}) .
second class	1.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	n.
	def	the class or grade next in value, quality, etc., to the first.
(second-class	infl
	head	second class
	syl	(sec:ond-class
	pos	adj.
second class	xref
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
second class	2.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	def	of the class or grade next to the best in quality, etc..
	exam	1	a second-class citizen.
second class	3.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	def	shoddy or inferior.
second class	4.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the class of accommodation in a hotel or on an aircraft, etc., next in quality and price to first class.
second class	5.a.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Britain
	def	of or relating to letters that are handled more slowly than first-class letters.
second class	5.b.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the U.S. and Canada
	def	of or relating to mail that consists mainly of newspapers, etc.
second class	6.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adj.
	qual	Education.
	def	See {second} %1 (sense 9).
second class	7.
	syl	sec+ond class
	pos	adv.
	def	by second-class mail, transport, etc.
Advent	alt
	head	Second Coming
	or	Second Coming
	syl	Ad+vent
	pos	n.
Second Coming	0.
	or	Advent
	syl	Sec+ond Com+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the prophesied return of Christ to earth at the Last Judgment.
second cousin	0.
	syl	sec+ond cous+in
	pos	n.
	def	the child of a first cousin of either of one's parents.
second-degree burn	0.
	syl	sec:ond-de:gree burn
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	See {burn} %1 (sense 19).
seconde	ety	C18: from French seconde parade the second parry
seconde	0.
	syl	se+conde
	pron	<si1kond>, French <s*1g?~cd>
	pos	n.
	def	the second of eight positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
Second Empire	1.a.
	syl	Sec+ond Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the imperial government of France under Napoleon III.
Second Empire	1.b.
	syl	Sec+ond Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which this government functioned (1852-70).
Second Empire	2.
	syl	Sec+ond Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the style of furniture and decoration of the Second Empire, reviving the Empire style, but with fussier ornamentation.
second estate	0.
	syl	sec+ond es+tate
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the nobility collectively.
second fiddle	1.a.
	syl	sec+ond fid+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the second violin in a string quartet or one of the second violins in an orchestra.
second fiddle	1.b.
	syl	sec+ond fid+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the musical part assigned to such an instrument.
second fiddle	2.
	syl	sec+ond fid+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a secondary status.
second fiddle	3.
	syl	sec+ond fid+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who has a secondary status.
second floor	1.
	syl	sec+ond floor
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the storey of a building immediately above the first and two floors up from the ground. U.S. term: {third floor}.
second floor	2.
	syl	sec+ond floor
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {first floor}.
second growth	0.
	syl	sec+ond growth
	pos	n.
	def	natural regrowth of a forest after fire, cutting, or some other disturbance.
second-guess	1.
	syl	sec:ond-guess
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to criticize or evaluate with hindsight.
second-guess	2.
	syl	sec:ond-guess
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to attempt to anticipate or predict (a person or thing).
second-guesser	sub
	head	second-guess
	syl	sec:ond-1guess:er
	pos	n.
second hand	0.
	syl	sec+ond hand
	pos	n.
	def	a pointer on the face of a timepiece that indicates the seconds. Compare {hour hand, minute hand}.
second-hand	1.
	syl	sec:ond-hand
	pos	adj.
	def	previously owned or used.
second-hand	2.
	syl	sec:ond-hand
	pos	adj.
	def	not from an original source or experience.
second-hand	3.
	syl	sec:ond-hand
	pos	adj.
	def	dealing in or selling goods that are not new.
	exam	1	a second-hand car dealer.
second-hand	4.
	syl	sec:ond-hand
	pos	adv.
	def	from a source of previously owned or used goods.
	exam	1	he prefers to buy second-hand.
second-hand	5.
	syl	sec:ond-hand
	pos	adv.
	def	not directly.
	exam	1	he got the news second-hand.
the	1.
	head	Second International
	syl	the.
	def	an international association of socialist parties and trade unions that began in Paris in 1889 and collapsed during World War I. The right-wing elements reassembled at Berne in 1919. See also {Labour and Socialist International}.
Second International	2.
	syl	Sec+ond In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Labour and Socialist International}.
second lieutenant	0.
	syl	sec+ond lieu+ten+ant
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding the lowest commissioned rank in the armed forces of certain nations.
secondly	0.
	syl	sec+ond+ly
	pron	<1sek*ndli>
	pos	adv.
	def	another word for {second}, usually used to precede the second item in a list of topics.
second man	0.
	syl	sec+ond man
	pos	n.
	def	a person who assists the driver in crewing a locomotive.
second mate	0.
	syl	sec+ond mate
	pos	n.
	def	the next in command of a merchant vessel after the first mate.
second mortgage	0.
	syl	sec+ond mort+gage
	pos	n.
	def	a mortgage incurred after a first mortgage and having second claim against the security.
second nature	0.
	syl	sec+ond na+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a habit, characteristic, etc., not innate but so long practised or acquired as to seem so.
secondo	ety	Italian: #7second %1
secondi	infl
	head	secondo
	syl	se+con+di
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secondo	0.
	syl	se+con+do
	pron	<se1kond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the left-hand part in a piano duet. Compare {primo}.
second person	0.
	syl	sec+ond per+son
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical category of pronouns and verbs used when referring to or describing the individual or individuals being addressed.
second-rate	1.
	syl	sec:ond-rate
	pos	adj.
	def	not of the highest quality; mediocre.
second-rate	2.
	syl	sec:ond-rate
	pos	adj.
	def	second in importance, etc.
second-rater	sub
	head	second-rate
	syl	sec:ond-1rat:er
	pos	n.
second reading	0.
	syl	sec+ond read+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the second presentation of a bill in a legislative assembly, as to approve its general principles (in Britain), or to discuss a committee's report on it (in the U.S.).
Second Republic	1.
	syl	Sec+ond Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the republican government of France from the deposition of Louis Philippe (1848) until the Second Empire (1852).
Second Republic	2.
	syl	Sec+ond Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which this form of government existed (1848-52).
second sight	0.
	syl	sec+ond sight
	pos	n.
	def	the alleged ability to foresee the future, see actions taking place elsewhere, etc.; clairvoyance.
second-sighted	sub
	head	second sight
	syl	sec:ond-1sight:ed
	pos	adj.
second-sightedness	sub
	head	second sight
	syl	sec:ond-1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
second string	1.
	syl	sec+ond string
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a substitute or reserve player or team.
second string	2.
	syl	sec+ond string
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an alternative course of action, etc., intended to come into use should the first fail (esp. in the phrase {a second string to one's bow}) .
second string	sub
	syl	sec+ond string
	pos	adj.
second-string	sub
	head	second string
	syl	sec:ond-string.
	pos	adj.
second string	3.a.
	syl	sec+ond string
	pos	n.
	def	being a substitute player.
second string	3.b.
	syl	sec+ond string
	pos	n.
	def	being the second-ranked player of a team in an individual sport.
second string	4.
	syl	sec+ond string
	pos	n.
	def	second-rate or inferior.
second thought	0.
	syl	sec+ond thought
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a revised opinion or idea on a matter already considered.
second wind	1.
	syl	sec+ond wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	the return of the ability to breathe at a normal rate, esp. following a period of exertion.
second wind	2.
	syl	sec+ond wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	renewed ability to continue in an effort.
Second World War	0.
	syl	Sec+ond World War
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {World War II}.
cies	infl
	head	secrecy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secrecy	1.
	syl	se+cre+cy
	pron	<1sEkrisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being secret.
secrecy	2.
	syl	se+cre+cy
	pron	<1sEkrisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of keeping something secret.
secrecy	3.
	syl	se+cre+cy
	pron	<1sEkrisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or tendency to keep things secret.
secret	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin s*_ecr*_etus concealed, from s*_ecernere to sift; see #7secern 
secret	1.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	kept hidden or separate from the knowledge of others. Related adj.: {cryptic}.
secret	2.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	known only to initiates.
	exam	1	a secret password.
secret	3.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden from general view or use.
	exam	1	a secret garden.
secret	4.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or tending to keep things private or to oneself.
secret	5.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	operating without the knowledge of outsiders.
	exam	1	a secret society.
secret	6.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	adj.
	def	outside the normal range of knowledge.
secret	7.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	n.
	def	something kept or to be kept hidden.
secret	8.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	n.
	def	something unrevealed; mystery.
secret	9.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	n.
	def	an underlying explanation, reason, etc., that is not apparent.
	exam	1	the secret of success.
secret	10.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	n.
	def	a method, plan, etc., known only to initiates.
secret	11.
	syl	se+cret
	pron	<1sEkrit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liturgy.
	def	a variable prayer, part of the Mass, said by the celebrant after the offertory and before the preface.
in the secret	12.
	head	secret
	syl	in the secret.
	def	among the people who know a secret.
secretly	sub
	head	secret
	syl	se+cret+ly
	pos	adv.
secret agent	0.
	syl	se+cret a:gent
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed in espionage.
secretariat	ety	C19: via French from Medieval Latin s*_ecr*_et*_ari*_atus, from s*_ecr*_et*_arius #7secretary
secretariat	1.a.
	syl	sec+re+tar:i+at
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an office responsible for the secretarial, clerical, and administrative affairs of a legislative body, executive council, or international organization.
secretariat	1.b.
	syl	sec+re+tar:i+at
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the staff of such an office.
secretariat	1.c.
	syl	sec+re+tar:i+at
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the building or rooms in which such an office is housed.
secretariat	2.
	syl	sec+re+tar:i+at
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of secretaries.
secretariat	3.
	syl	sec+re+tar:i+at
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a secretary's place of work; office.
secretariat	4.
	syl	sec+re+tar:i+at
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a secretary.
secretary	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin s*_ecr*_et*_arius, from Latin s*_ecr*_etum something hidden; see #7secret 
secretaries	infl
	head	secretary
	syl	sec+re+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secretary	1.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who handles correspondence, keeps records, and does general clerical work for an individual, organization, etc.
secretary	2.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the head of a government administrative department.
secretary	3.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	See {secretary of state}.
secretary	4.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	the head of a public service department.
secretary	5.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Diplomacy.
	def	the assistant to an ambassador or diplomatic minister of certain countries.
secretary	6.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. Brit.): {sec+re+taire} (@!s$ekr$I#!t$e$$). an enclosed writing desk, usually having an upper cabinet section.
secretarial	sub
	head	secretary
	syl	sec+re+tar+i:al
	pron	<2sekri1te*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
secretaryship	sub
	head	secretary
	syl	sec+re+tar:y+2ship
	pos	n.
secretary bird	0.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y bird
	pos	n.
	def	a large African long-legged diurnal bird of prey, having a crest and tail of long feathers and feeding chiefly on snakes: family order (hawks, falcons, etc.).
secretaries-general	infl
	head	secretary-general
	syl	sec+re+tar:ies-gen:er:al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secretary-general	0.
	syl	sec+re:tar:y-gen:er:al
	pos	n.
	def	a chief administrative official, as of the United Nations.
secretary of state	1.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y of state
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the head of any of several government departments.
secretary of state	2.
	syl	sec+re+tar:y of state
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the head of the government department in charge of foreign affairs ({State Department}) . $D. (in certain U.S. states) an official with various duties, such as keeping records.
secrete	ety	C18: back formation from #7secretion  &- se+#!cre+tor n.
secrete	H1.0.
	syl	se+crete
	pron	<si1krEt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a cell, organ, etc.
	def	to synthesize and release (a secretion).
secrete	ety	C18: variant of obsolete secret to hide away; see #7secret (n.)
secrete	H2.0.
	syl	se+crete
	pron	<si1krEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in a hiding place.
secretin	ety	C20: from #7secretion+ -#7in 
secretin	0.
	syl	se+cre+tin
	pron	<si1krEtin>
	pos	n.
	def	a peptic hormone secreted by the mucosae of the duodenum and jejunum when food passes from the stomach.
secretion	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin s*_ecr*_eti*_o, from Latin: a separation; see #7secern 
secretion	1.
	syl	se+cre+tion
	pron	<si1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that is released from a cell, esp. a glandular cell, and is synthesized in the cell from simple substances extracted from the blood or a similar fluid.
secretion	2.
	syl	se+cre+tion
	pron	<si1krES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process involved in producing and releasing such a substance from the cell.
secretionary	sub
	head	secretion
	syl	se+1cre+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
secretive	1.
	syl	se+cre+tive
	pron	<1sEkritiv>, <si1krEtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to secrecy; reticent.
secretive	2.
	syl	se+cre+tive
	pron	<1sEkritiv>, <si1krEtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {secretory}.
secretively	sub
	head	secretive
	syl	se+cre+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
secretiveness	sub
	head	secretive
	syl	se+cre+tive+ness
	pos	n.
secretory	0.
	syl	se+cre+to:ry
	pron	<si1krEt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or producing a secretion.
	exam	1	a secretory cell;
	exam	2	secretory function.
secret police	0.
	syl	se+cret po+lice
	pos	n.
	def	a police force that operates relatively secretly to check subversion.
secret service	1.
	syl	se+cret ser+vice
	pos	n.
	def	a government agency or department that conducts intelligence or counterintelligence operations.
secret service	2.
	syl	se+cret ser+vice
	pos	n.
	def	such operations.
Secret Service	0.
	syl	Se+cret Ser+vice
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. government agency responsible for the protection of the president, the suppression of counterfeiting, and certain other police activities.
secret society	0.
	syl	se+cret so+ci+e:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a society or organization that conceals its rites, activities, etc., from those who are not members.
sect	ety	C14: from Latin secta faction, fol?!low?!ing, from the stem of sequ*_i to follow
sect	1.
	syl	sect
	pron	<sekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a larger religious group (esp. the Christian Church as a whole) the members of which have to some extent diverged from the rest by developing deviating beliefs, practices, etc.
sect	2.a.
	syl	sect
	pron	<sekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a schismatic religious body characterized by an attitude of exclusiveness in contrast to the more inclusive religious groups called denominations or Churches.
sect	2.b.
	syl	sect
	pron	<sekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious group regarded as extreme or heretical.
sect	3.
	syl	sect
	pron	<sekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people with a common interest, doctrine, etc.; faction.
sect	0.
	syl	sect.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	section.
-sect	ety	from Latin sectus cut, from sec*_are to cut; see #7{saw %1}
-sect	0.
	syl	-sect
	pos	vb.
	usage	combining form.
	def	to cut or divide, esp. into a specified number of parts.
	exam	1	trisect.
sectarian	1.
	syl	sec+tar+i:an
	pron	<sek1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging or relating to, or characteristic of sects or sectaries.
sectarian	2.
	syl	sec+tar+i:an
	pron	<sek1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering to a particular sect, faction, or doctrine.
sectarian	3.
	syl	sec+tar+i:an
	pron	<sek1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	narrow-minded, esp. as a result of rigid adherence to a particular sect.
sectarian	4.
	syl	sec+tar+i:an
	pron	<sek1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a sect or faction, esp. one who is bigoted in his adherence to its doctrines or in his intolerance towards other sects, etc.
sectarianism	sub
	head	sectarian
	syl	sec+1tar:i+an+2ism
	pos	n.
sectarianly	sub
	head	sectarian
	syl	sec+1tar:i+an+ly
	pos	adv.
sectarianise	alt
	head	sectarianize
	or	sectarianize
	syl	sec+tar:i+an+ise
	pron	<sek1te*ri*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sectarianize	0.
	or	sectarianise
	syl	sec+tar:i+an+ize
	pron	<sek1te*ri*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render sectarian.
sectary	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin sect*_arius, from Latin secta #7sect 
sectaries	infl
	head	sectary
	syl	sec+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sectary	1.
	syl	sec+tar:y
	pron	<1sekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a sect, esp. a person who belongs to a religious sect that is regarded as heretical or schismatic.
sectary	2.
	syl	sec+tar:y
	pron	<1sekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person excessively devoted to a particular sect.
sectary	3.
	syl	sec+tar:y
	pron	<1sekt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Nonconformist denomination, esp. one that is small.
sectile	ety	C18: from Latin sectilis, from sec*_are to cut
sectile	0.
	syl	sec+tile
	pron	<1sektIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be cut smoothly.
sectility	sub
	head	sectile
	syl	sec+til+i:ty
	pron	<sek1tiliti>
	pos	n.
section	ety	C16: from Latin secti*_o, from sec*_are to cut
section	1.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part cut off or separated from the main body of something.
section	2.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or subdivision of a piece of writing, book, etc..
	exam	1	the sports section of the newspaper.
section	3.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several component parts.
section	4.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct part or subdivision of a country, community, etc.
section	5.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an area one mile square (640 acres) in a public survey, esp. in the western parts of the U.S. and Canada.
section	6.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the section of a railway track that is maintained by a single crew or is controlled by a particular signal box.
section	7.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of cutting or separating by cutting.
section	8.a.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plane surface formed by cutting through a solid.
section	8.b.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the shape or area of such a plane surface.
section	8.c.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing or photograph of this shape. Compare {{cross section} (sense 1}).
section	9.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	any procedure involving the cutting or division of an organ, structure, or part.
section	10.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin slice of biological tissue, mineral, etc., prepared for examination by microscope.
section	11.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a segment of an orange or other citrus fruit.
section	12.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small military formation, typically comprising two or more squads or aircraft.
section	13.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a fare stage on a bus, tram, etc.
section	14.a.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended division of a composition or movement that forms a coherent part of the structure.
	exam	1	the development section.
section	14.b.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a division in an orchestra, band, etc., containing instruments belonging to the same class.
	exam	1	the brass section.
section	15.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {signature, gathering, gather, quire}. a folded printing sheet or sheets ready for gathering and binding.
section	16.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or divide into sections.
section	17.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut through so as to reveal a section.
section	18.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in drawing, esp. mechanical drawing
	def	to shade so as to indicate sections.
section	19.
	syl	sec+tion
	pron	<1sekS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to cut or divide (an organ, structure, or part).
sectional	1.
	syl	sec+tion+al
	pron	<1sekS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of several sections.
sectional	2.
	syl	sec+tion+al
	pron	<1sekS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a section.
sectionally	sub
	head	sectional
	syl	sec+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sectionalism	0.
	syl	sec+tion+al+ism
	pron	<1sekS*n*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive or narrow-minded concern for local or regional interests as opposed to the interests of the whole.
sectionalist	sub
	head	sectionalism
	syl	sec+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
sectionalise	alt
	head	sectionalize
	or	sectionalize
	syl	sec+tion+al+ise
	pron	<1sekS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sectionalize	1.
	or	sectionalise
	syl	sec+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1sekS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render sectional.
sectionalize	2.
	or	sectionalise
	syl	sec+tion+al+ize
	pron	<1sekS*n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into sections, esp. geographically.
sectionalization	sub
	head	sectionalize
	or	sectionalisation
	syl	sec+tion+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sectionalisation	sub
	head	sectionalize
	or	sectionalization
	syl	sec+tion+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
section mark	0.
	syl	sec+tion mark
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a mark (##) inserted into text matter to draw attention to a footnote or to indicate a section of a book, etc. Also called: {section}.
sector	ety	C16: from Late Latin: sector, from Latin: a cutter, from sec*_are to cut
sector	1.
	syl	sec+tor
	pron	<1sekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or subdivision, esp. of a society or an economy.
	exam	1	the private sector.
sector	2.
	syl	sec+tor
	pron	<1sekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	either portion of a circle included between two radii and an arc. Area: @2#800754 %2#Gg, where is the radius and #Gg is the central angle subtended by the arc (in radians).
sector	3.
	syl	sec+tor
	pron	<1sekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end.
sector	4.
	syl	sec+tor
	pron	<1sekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or subdivision of an area of military operations.
sectoral	sub
	head	sector
	syl	sec+tor+al
	pos	adj.
sectorial	1.
	syl	sec+to+ri:al
	pron	<sek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a sector.
sectorial	2.a.
	syl	sec+to+ri:al
	pron	<sek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	adapted for cutting.
	exam	1	the sectorial teeth of carnivores.
sectorial	2.b.
	syl	sec+to+ri:al
	pron	<sek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating a vein in the wing of an insect that links certain branches of the radius vein.
secular	ety	C13: from Old French seculer, from Late Latin saecul*_aris temporal, from Latin: concerning an age, from saeculum an age
secular	1.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to worldly as opposed to scared things; temporal.
secular	2.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not concerned with or related to religion.
secular	3.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not within the control of the Church.
secular	4.a.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no particular religious affinities.
secular	4.b.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not including compulsory religious studies or services.
secular	5.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clerics
	def	not bound by religious vows to a monastic or other order.
secular	6.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or appearing once in an age or century.
secular	7.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for a long time.
secular	8.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	occurring slowly over a long period of time.
	exam	1	the secular perturbation of a planet's orbit.
secular	9.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the secular clergy.
secular	10.
	syl	sec:u+lar
	pron	<1sekjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {layman}.
secularly	sub
	head	secular
	syl	sec:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
secularism	1.
	syl	sec:u+lar+ism
	pron	<1sekjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a doctrine that rejects religion, esp. in ethics.
secularism	2.
	syl	sec:u+lar+ism
	pron	<1sekjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude that religion should have no place in civil affairs.
secularism	3.
	syl	sec:u+lar+ism
	pron	<1sekjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being secular.
secularist	sub
	head	secularism
	syl	sec:u+lar+ist
	pos	n.
secularistic	sub
	head	secularism
	syl	sec:u+lar+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
secularities	infl
	head	secularity
	syl	sec:u+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
secularity	1.
	syl	sec:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2sekju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being secular.
secularity	2.
	syl	sec:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2sekju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	interest in or adherence to secular things.
secularity	3.
	syl	sec:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2sekju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a secular concern or matter.
secularise	alt
	head	secularize
	or	secularize
	syl	sec:u+lar+ise
	pron	<1sekjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
secularize	1.
	or	secularise
	syl	sec:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1sekjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change from religious or sacred to secular functions, etc.
secularize	2.
	or	secularise
	syl	sec:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1sekjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dispense from allegiance to a religious order.
secularize	3.
	or	secularise
	syl	sec:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1sekjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to transfer (property) from ecclesiastical to civil possession or use.
secularize	4.
	or	secularise
	syl	sec:u+lar+ize
	pron	<1sekjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	to transfer (an offender) from the jurisdiction of the ecclesiastical courts to that of the civil courts for the imposition of a more severe punishment.
secularization	sub
	head	secularize
	or	secularisation
	syl	sec:u+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
secularisation	sub
	head	secularize
	or	secularization
	syl	sec:u+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
secularizer	sub
	head	secularize
	or	seculariser
	syl	sec:u+lar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
seculariser	sub
	head	secularize
	or	secularizer
	syl	sec:u+lar+2is+er
	pos	n.
secund	ety	C18: from Latin secundus following, from sequ*_i to follow; see #7second %1
secund	0.
	syl	se+cund
	pron	<si1k^nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having or designating parts arranged on or turned to one side of the axis.
secundly	sub
	head	secund
	syl	se+1cund+ly
	pos	adv.
Secunderabad	0.
	syl	Se+cun+der:a+bad
	pron	<s*1k^nd*r*2b@d>, <-2ba:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a former town in S central India, in N Andra Pradesh: one of the largest British military stations in India: now part of Hyderabad city.
secundine	0.
	syl	sec+un+dine
	pron	<1sek*n2dIn>, <-din>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the inner of two integuments surrounding the ovule of a plant.
secundines	ety	C14: from Late Latin secund*_inae, from Latin secundus following; see #7second %1
secundines	0.
	syl	sec+un+dines
	pron	<1sek*n2dInz>, <si1k^ndinz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a technical word for {afterbirth}.
secure	ety	C16: from Latin s*_ec*_urus free from care, from s*_e- without+ c*_ura care
secure	1.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from danger, damage, etc.
secure	2.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from fear, care, etc.
secure	3.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	in safe custody.
secure	4.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not likely to fail, become loose, etc.
secure	5.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be relied on; certain.
	exam	1	a secure investment.
secure	6.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	stowed away or made inoperative.
secure	7.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	careless or overconfident.
secure	8.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or get possession of.
	exam	1	I will secure some good seats.
secure	9.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to make or become free from danger, fear, etc.
secure	10.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fast or firm; fasten.
secure	11.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to make or become certain; guarantee.
	exam	1	this plan will secure your happiness.
secure	12.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assure (a creditor) of payment, as by giving security.
secure	13.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a military position) safe from attack.
secure	14.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to make (a vessel or its contents) safe or ready by battening down hatches, stowing gear, etc.
secure	15.
	syl	se+cure
	pron	<si1kju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to stow or make inoperative.
	exam	1	to secure the radio.
securable	sub
	head	secure
	syl	se+1cur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
securely	sub
	head	secure
	syl	se+1cure+ly
	pos	adv.
securement	sub
	head	secure
	syl	se+1cure+ment
	pos	n.
secureness	sub
	head	secure
	syl	se+1cure+ness
	pos	n.
securer	sub
	head	secure
	syl	se+1cur+er
	pos	n.
securer	sub
	head	secure
	syl	se+1cur+er
	pos	n.
Securities and Exchange Commission	0.
	syl	Se+cu+ri:ties and Ex+change Com+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. federal agency established in 1934 to supervise and regulate issues of and transactions in securities and to prosecute illegal stock manipulations.
securities	infl
	head	security
	syl	se+cu+ri:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
security	1.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being secure.
security	2.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	assured freedom from poverty or want.
	exam	1	he needs the security of a permanent job.
security	3.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that secures, guarantees, etc.
security	4.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	precautions taken to ensure against theft, espionage, etc..
	exam	1	the security in the government offices was not very good.
security	5.a.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a certificate of creditorship or property carrying the right to receive interest or dividend, such as shares or bonds.
security	5.b.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the financial asset represented by such a certificate.
security	6.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the specific asset that a creditor can claim title to in the event of default on an obligation.
security	7.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	something given or pledged to secure the fulfilment of a promise or obligation.
security	8.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who undertakes to fulfil another person's obligation.
security	9.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty
	pron	<si1kju*riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	carelessness or overconfidence.
Security Council	0.
	syl	Se+cu+ri:ty Coun+cil
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent organ of the United Nations established to maintain world peace.
security risk	0.
	syl	se+cu+ri:ty risk
	pos	n.
	def	a person deemed to be a threat to state security in that he could be open to pressure, have subversive political beliefs, etc.
sec'y	alt
	head	secy
	or	secy
	syl	sec'y.
secy	0.
	or	sec'y
	syl	secy.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	secretary.
sedan	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; compare Latin s*_ed*_es seat
sedan	1.
	syl	se+dan
	pron	<si1d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for a { {saloon} (sense 5)}.
sedan	2.
	syl	se+dan
	pron	<si1d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sedan chair}.
Sedan	0.
	syl	Se+dan
	pron	French <s*1d?~a>, English <si1d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE France, on the River Meuse: passed to France in 1642; a Protestant stronghold (16th-17th centuries); scene of a French defeat (1870) during the Franco-Prussian War and of a battle (1940) in World War II, which began the German invasion of France. Pop.: 25430 (1975).
sedan chair	0.
	syl	se+dan chair
	pos	n.
	def	a closed chair for one passenger, carried on poles by two bearers. It was commonly used in the 17th and 18th centuries. Sometimes shortened to {sedan}.
sedate	ety	C17: from Latin s*_ed*_are to soothe; related to sed*_ere to sit
sedate	H1.1.
	syl	se+date
	pron	<si1dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	habitually calm and composed in manner; serene.
sedate	H1.2.
	syl	se+date
	pron	<si1dAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	staid, sober, or decorous.
sedately	sub
	head	sedate
	syl	se+1date+ly
	pos	adv.
sedateness	sub
	head	sedate
	syl	se+1date+ness
	pos	n.
sedate	ety	C20: back formation from #7sedative 
sedate	H2.0.
	syl	se+date
	pron	<si1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer a sedative to.
sedation	1.
	syl	se+da+tion
	pron	<si1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of calm or reduced nervous activity.
sedation	2.
	syl	se+da+tion
	pron	<si1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the administration of a sedative.
sedative	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin s*_ed*_at*_ivus, from Latin s*_ed*_atus assuaged; see {#7sedate %1}
sedative	1.
	syl	sed:a+tive
	pron	<1sed*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a soothing or calming effect.
sedative	2.
	syl	sed:a+tive
	pron	<1sed*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sedation.
sedative	3.
	syl	sed:a+tive
	pron	<1sed*tiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a sedative drug or agent.
Richard John	infl
	head	Seddon
	syl	Rich:ard John
	pos	n.
Seddon	0.
	syl	Sed:don
	pron	<1sedN>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1845-1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England; prime minister of New Zealand (1893-1906).
sedentary	ety	C16: from Latin sedent*_arius, from sed*_ere to sit
sedentary	1.
	syl	sed+en+tar:y
	pron	<1sedNt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or requiring a sitting position.
	exam	1	sedentary work.
sedentary	2.
	syl	sed+en+tar:y
	pron	<1sedNt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to sit about without taking much exercise.
sedentary	3.
	syl	sed+en+tar:y
	pron	<1sedNt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	moving about very little, usually because of attachment to a rock or other surface.
sedentary	4.
	syl	sed+en+tar:y
	pron	<1sedNt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	not migratory.
sedentarily	sub
	head	sedentary
	syl	sed+en+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sedentariness	sub
	head	sedentary
	syl	sed+en+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
Seder	ety	from Hebrew s*_edher order
Seder	0.
	syl	Se+der
	pron	<1sAd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a ceremonial meal with prescribed ritual reading of the Haggadah observed in Jewish homes on the first night or first two nights of Passover.
sedge	ety	Old English secg; related to Middle High German segge sedge, Old English sagu {#7saw %1}
sedge	1.
	syl	sedge
	pron	<seJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any grasslike cyperaceous plant of the genus typically growing on wet ground and having rhizomes, triangular stems, and minute flowers in spikelets.
sedge	2.
	syl	sedge
	pron	<seJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any other plant of the family
sedgy	sub
	head	sedge
	syl	sedg:y
	pos	adj.
Sedgemoor	0.
	syl	Sedge+moor
	pron	<1seJ2mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain in SW England, in central Somerset: scene of the defeat (1685) of the Duke of Monmouth.
sedge warbler	0.
	syl	sedge war+bler
	pos	n.
	def	a European songbird, of reed beds and swampy areas, having a streaked brownish plumage with white eye stripes: family (Old World flycatchers, etc.).
sedilia	ety	C18: from Latin, from sed*_ile a chair, from sed*_ere to sit
sedilia	0.
	syl	se+di+li:a
	pron	<se1dIli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the group of three seats, each called a {se+di+le} (s$e#!da$Il$I), often recessed, on the south side of a sanctuary where the celebrant and ministers sit at certain points during High Mass.
sediment	ety	C16: from Latin sedimentum a settling, from sed*_ere to sit
sediment	1.
	syl	sed:i+ment
	pron	<1sedim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid.
sediment	2.
	syl	sed:i+ment
	pron	<1sedim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	material that has been deposited from water, ice, or wind.
sedimentous	sub
	head	sediment
	syl	sed:i+men+tous
	pron	<2sedi1ment*s>
	pos	adj.
sedimental	alt
	head	sedimentary
	or	sedimentary
	syl	sed:i+men+tal
	pron	<2sedi1mentL>
	pos	adj.
sedimentary	1.
	or	sedimental
	syl	sed:i+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2sedi1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of, resembling, or containing sediment.
sedimentary	2.
	or	sedimental
	syl	sed:i+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2sedi1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	formed by the accumulation and consolidation of mineral and organic fragments that have been deposited by water, ice, or wind. Compare {igneous, meta?!morphic}.
sedimentarily	sub
	head	sedimentary
	syl	sed:i+1men+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sedimentation	1.
	syl	sed:i+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2sedimen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of formation of sedimentary rocks.
sedimentation	2.
	syl	sed:i+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2sedimen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the deposition or production of sediment.
sedimentology	0.
	syl	sed:i+men+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2sedimen1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geology concerned with sedimentary rocks and deposits.
sedition	ety	C14: from Latin s*_editi*_o discord, from s*_ed- apart+ iti*_o a going, from *_ire to go &- se+#!di+tion+ar@.y n., adj.
sedition	1.
	syl	se+di+tion
	pron	<si1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	speech or behaviour directed against the peace of a state.
sedition	2.
	syl	se+di+tion
	pron	<si1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an offence that tends to undermine the authority of a state.
sedition	3.
	syl	se+di+tion
	pron	<si1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an incitement to public disorder.
sedition	4.
	syl	se+di+tion
	pron	<si1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	revolt.
seditious	1.
	syl	se+di+tious
	pron	<si1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or causing sedition.
seditious	2.
	syl	se+di+tious
	pron	<si1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to or taking part in sedition.
seditiously	sub
	head	seditious
	syl	se+1di+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
seditiousness	sub
	head	seditious
	syl	se+1di+tious+ness
	pos	n.
seduce	ety	C15: from Latin s*_ed*_ucere to lead apart, from s*_e- apart+ d*_ucere to lead
seduce	1.
	syl	se+duce
	pron	<si1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persuade to engage in sexual intercourse.
seduce	2.
	syl	se+duce
	pron	<si1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead astray, as from the right action.
seduce	3.
	syl	se+duce
	pron	<si1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win over, attract, or lure.
seducible	sub
	head	seduce
	or	seduceable
	syl	se+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
seduceable	sub
	head	seduce
	or	seducible
	syl	se+1duce+a:ble
	pos	adj.
seducingly	sub
	head	seduce
	syl	se+1duc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
seductress	alt
	head	seducer
	or	seducer
	syl	se+duc+tress
	pron	<si1d^ktris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
seducer	0.
	or	seductress
	syl	se+duc+er
	pron	<si1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who entices, allures, or seduces, esp. one who entices another to engage in sexual intercourse.
seduction	1.
	syl	se+duc+tion
	pron	<si1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of seducing or the state of being seduced.
seduction	2.
	syl	se+duc+tion
	pron	<si1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of seduction.
seductive	0.
	syl	se+duc+tive
	pron	<si1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to seduce or capable of seducing; enticing; alluring.
seductively	sub
	head	seductive
	syl	se+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
seductiveness	sub
	head	seductive
	syl	se+1duc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
sedulous	ety	C16: from Latin s*_edulus, of uncertain origin
sedulous	0.
	syl	sed:u+lous
	pron	<1sedjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	constant or persistent in use or attention; assiduous; diligent.
sedulity	sub
	head	sedulous
	syl	se+du+li:ty
	pron	<si1dju:liti>
	pos	n.
sedulously	sub
	head	sedulous
	syl	sed:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
sedulousness	sub
	head	sedulous
	syl	sed:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
sedum	ety	C15: from Latin: houseleek
sedum	0.
	syl	se+dum
	pron	<1sEd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any crassulaceous rock plant of the genus having thick fleshy leaves and clusters of white, yellow, or pink flowers. See also {stonecrop, rose-root, orpine}.
see	ety	Old English s*_eon; related to Old Norse sj*_a, Gothic saihwan, Old Saxon sehan 
sees	infl
	head	see
	syl	sees
	pos	vb.
seeing	infl
	head	see
	syl	see+ing
	pos	vb.
saw	infl
	head	see
	syl	saw
	pos	vb.
seen	infl
	head	see
	syl	seen.
	pos	vb.
see	H1.1.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perceive with the eyes.
see	H1.2.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to perceive (an idea) mentally; understand.
	exam	1	I explained the problem but he could not see it.
see	H1.3.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive with any or all of the senses.
	exam	1	I hate to see you so unhappy.
see	H1.4.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be aware of in advance; foresee.
	exam	1	I can see what will happen if you don't help.
see	H1.5.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to ascertain or find out (a fact); learn.
	exam	1	see who is at the door.
see	H1.6.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. takes a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to make sure (of something) or take care (of something).
	exam	1	see that he gets to bed early.
see	H1.7.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to consider, deliberate, or decide.
	exam	1	see if you can come next week.
see	H1.8.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have experience of; undergo.
	exam	1	he had seen much unhappiness in his life.
see	H1.9.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow to be in a specified condition.
	exam	1	I cannot stand by and see a child in pain.
see	H1.10.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be characterized by.
	exam	1	this period of history has seen much unrest.
see	H1.11.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to meet or pay a visit to.
	exam	1	to see one's solicitor.
see	H1.12.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive, esp. as a guest or visitor.
	exam	1	the Prime Minister will see the deputation now.
see	H1.13.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to frequent the company of.
	exam	1	she is seeing a married man.
see	H1.14.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany or escort.
	exam	1	I saw her to the door.
see	H1.15.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refer to or look up.
	exam	1	for further information see the appendix.
see	H1.16.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in gambling, esp. in poker
	def	to match (another player's bet) or match the bet of (another player) by staking an equal sum.
as far as I can see	17.
	head	see
	syl	as far as I can see.
	def	to the best of my judgment or understanding.
see fit	18.
	head	see
	syl	see fit.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to consider proper, desirable, etc..
	exam	1	I don't see fit to allow her to come here.
see (someone) hanged	19.
	head	see
	or	damned first
	syl	see (someone) hanged
	qual	Informal.
	def	to refuse absolutely to do what one has been asked.
see (someone) right	20.
	head	see
	syl	see (someone) right.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to ensure fair treatment of.
	exam	1	if he has cheated you, I'll see you right.
see the light (of day) 	21.
	head	see
	syl	see the light (of day) .
	def	See { {light%1}} (sense 22).
see you later	infl
	head	see
	or	be seeing you
	syl	see you later
be seeing you	infl
	head	see
	or	see you later
	syl	be seeing you.
see you	22.
	head	see
	syl	see you
	def	an expression of farewell.
you see	23.
	head	see
	syl	you see.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a parenthetical filler phrase used to make a pause in speaking or add slight emphasis. {~} See also {see about, see into, see of, see off, see out, see over, see through}.
seeable	sub
	head	see
	syl	see+a:ble
	pos	adj.
see	ety	C13: from Old French sed, from Latin s*_ed*_es a seat; related to sed*_ere to sit
see	H2.0.
	syl	see
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	def	the diocese of a bishop, or the place within it where his cathedral or procathedral is situated. See also {Holy See}.
see about	1.
	syl	see a:bout
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take care of; look after.
	exam	1	he couldn't see about the matter because he was ill.
see about	2.
	syl	see a:bout
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to investigate; enquire into.
	exam	1	to see about a new car.
Seebeck	1.
	syl	See+beck
	pron	<1sEbek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philately.
	def	any of a set of stamps issued (1890-99) in Nicaragua, Honduras, Ecuador, and El Salvador and named after Nicholas Frederick Seebeck, who provided them free to the respective governments.
Seebeck	2.
	syl	See+beck
	pron	<1sEbek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philately.
	def	any of the reprints issued later for personal gain by Seebeck.
Seebeck effect	ety	C19: named after Thomas Seebeck (1770-1831), German physicist
Seebeck effect	0.
	syl	See:beck ef+fect
	pron	<1sEbek>, German <1zA:bek>
	pos	n.
	def	the phenomenon in which a current is produced in a circuit containing two or more different metals when the junctions between the metals are maintained at different temperatures. Also called: {thermo?!electric effect}. Compare {Peltier effect}.
seed	ety	Old English s*_@ad; related to Old Norse s*_ath, Gothic s*_eths, Old High German s*_at 
seed	1.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a mature fertilized plant ovule, consisting of an embryo and its food store surrounded by a protective seed coat (testa). Related adj.: {seminal}.
seed	2.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the small hard seedlike fruit of plants such as wheat.
seed	3.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any propagative part of a plant, such as a tuber, spore, or bulb.
seed	4.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	such parts collectively.
seed	5.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the source, beginning, or germ of anything.
	exam	1	the seeds of revolt.
seed	6.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Bible.
	def	offspring or descendants.
	exam	1	the seed of Abraham.
seed	7.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect term for {sperm} or {semen}.
seed	8.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a seeded player.
seed	9.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the egg cell or cells of the lobster and certain other animals.
seed	10.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	See {seed oyster}.
seed	11.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a small crystal added to a supersaturated solution or supercooled liquid to induce crystallization.
seed	12.a.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	usage	of plants
	def	to produce and shed seeds.
seed	12.b.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	to lose vigour, usefulness, etc.
seed	13.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plant (seeds, grain, etc.) in (soil).
	exam	1	we seeded this field with oats.
seed	14.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to form or shed seeds.
seed	15.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the seeds from (fruit, etc.).
seed	16.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to add a small crystal to (a supersaturated solution or supercooled liquid) in order to cause crystallization.
seed	17.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scatter certain substances, such as silver iodide, in (clouds) in order to cause rain.
seed	18.a.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange (the draw of a tournament) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds.
seed	18.b.
	syl	seed
	pron	<sEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distribute (players or teams) in this manner.
seedlike	sub
	head	seed
	syl	seed+2like
	pos	adj.
seedless	sub
	head	seed
	syl	seed+less
	pos	adj.
seedbed	1.
	syl	seed+bed
	pron	<1sEd2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a plot of land in which seeds or seedlings are grown before being transplanted.
seedbed	2.
	syl	seed+bed
	pron	<1sEd2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	the place where something develops.
	exam	1	the seedbed of discontent.
seedcake	0.
	syl	seed+cake
	pron	<1sEd2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet cake flavoured with caraway seeds and lemon rind or essence.
seedcase	alt
	head	seed capsule
	or	seed capsule
	syl	seed+case
	pron	<1sEd2kAs>
	pos	n.
seed capsule	0.
	or	seedcase
	syl	seed cap+sule
	pron	<1sEd2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a fruit enclosing the seeds; pericarp.
seed coat	0.
	syl	seed coat
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {testa}.
seed coral	0.
	syl	seed cor+al
	pos	n.
	def	small pieces of coral used in jewellery, etc.
seed corn	0.
	syl	seed corn
	pos	n.
	def	the good quality ears or kernels of corn that are used as seed.
seeder	1.
	syl	seed+er
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that seeds.
seeder	2.
	syl	seed+er
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used to remove seeds, as from fruit, etc.
seeder	3.
	syl	seed+er
	pron	<1sEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices for sowing grass seed or grain on the surface of the ground.
seed fern	0.
	syl	seed fern
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pteridosperm}.
seed leaf	0.
	syl	seed leaf
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {cotyledon}.
seedling	0.
	syl	seed+ling
	pron	<1sEdliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant produced from a seed, esp. a very young plant.
seed money	0.
	syl	seed mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	money used for the establishment of an enterprise.
seed oyster	0.
	syl	seed oy+ster
	pos	n.
	def	a young oyster, esp. a cultivated oyster, ready for transplantation.
seed pearl	0.
	syl	seed pearl
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny pearl weighing less than a quarter of a grain.
seed plant	0.
	syl	seed plant
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {spermatophyte}.
seed potato	0.
	syl	seed po+ta+to
	pos	n.
	def	a potato tuber used for planting.
seed vessel	0.
	syl	seed ves+sel
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a dry fruit, such as a capsule.
seedier	infl
	head	seedy
	syl	seed:i+er
	pos	adj.
seediest	infl
	head	seedy
	syl	seed:i+est.
	pos	adj.
seedy	1.
	syl	seed:y
	pron	<1sEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	shabby or unseemly in appearance.
	exam	1	seedy clothes.
seedy	2.
	syl	seed:y
	pron	<1sEdi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	at the stage of producing seeds.
seedy	3.
	syl	seed:y
	pron	<1sEdi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not physically fit; sickly.
seedily	sub
	head	seedy
	syl	seed:i+ly
	pos	adv.
seediness	sub
	head	seedy
	syl	seed:i+ness
	pos	n.
Pete	infl
	head	Seeger
	syl	Pete.
	pos	n.
Seeger	0.
	syl	See:ger
	pron	<1sEg*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919. U.S. folk singer and songwriter, noted for his protest songs, which include (1960), (1961), (1962), and (1962).
seeing	1.
	syl	see+ing
	pron	<1sEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense or faculty of sight; vision.
seeing	2.
	syl	see+ing
	pron	<1sEiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the condition of the atmosphere with respect to observation of stars, planets, etc.
	exam	1	the bad seeing was due to turbulent air.
seeing	3.
	syl	see+ing
	pron	<1sEiG>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; often foll. by that
	def	in light of the fact (that); inasmuch as; since.
see into	1.
	syl	see in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to examine or investigate.
see into	2.
	syl	see in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discover the true nature of.
	exam	1	I can't see into your thoughts.
seek	ety	Old English s*_ecan; related to Old Norse s*_okja, Gothic s*_okjan, Old High German suohhen, Latin s*_ag*_ire to perceive by scent; see #7beseech 
seeks	infl
	head	seek
	syl	seeks
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
seeking	infl
	head	seek
	syl	seek+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
sought	infl
	head	seek
	syl	sought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
seek	1.
	syl	seek
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for or after
	def	to try to find by searching; look for.
	exam	1	to seek a solution.
seek	2.
	syl	seek
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to try to obtain or acquire.
	exam	1	to seek happiness.
seek	3.
	syl	seek
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to attempt (to do something); try.
	exam	1	I'm only seeking to help.
seek	4.
	syl	seek
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to enquire about or request (something).
	exam	1	to seek help.
seek	5.
	syl	seek
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to go or resort to.
	exam	1	to seek the garden for peace.
seek	6.
	syl	seek
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an archaic word for {explore}.
seeker	sub
	head	seek
	syl	seek+er
	pos	n.
seek out	0.
	syl	seek out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to search hard for a specific person or thing and find.
	exam	1	she sought out her friend from amongst the crowd.
seel	ety	C15 silen, from Old French ciller, from Medieval Latin cili*_are, from Latin cilium an eyelid
seel	1.
	syl	seel
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew up the eyelids of (a hawk or falcon) so as to render it quiet and tame.
seel	2.
	syl	seel
	pron	<sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to close up the eyes of, esp. by blinding.
Seeland	0.
	syl	See+land
	pron	<1zA:lant>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Sj@alland}.
seem	ety	C12: perhaps from Old Norse soma to beseem, from s@omr befitting; related to Old English s*_eman to reconcile; see #7same 
seem	1.
	syl	seem
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take an infinitive; copula
	def	to appear to the mind or eye; look.
	exam	1	this seems nice;
	exam	2	the car seems to be running well.
seem	2.
	syl	seem
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to give the impression of existing; appear to be.
	exam	1	there seems no need for all this nonsense.
seem	3.
	syl	seem
	pron	<sEm>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	used to diminish the force of a following infinitive to be polite, more noncommittal, etc..
	exam	1	I can't seem to get through to you.
seemer	sub
	head	seem
	syl	seem+er
	pos	n.
seeming	1.
	syl	seem+ing
	pron	<1sEmiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	apparent but not actual or genuine.
	exam	1	seeming honesty.
seeming	2.
	syl	seem+ing
	pron	<1sEmiG>
	pos	n.
	def	outward or false appearance.
seemingly	sub
	head	seeming
	syl	seem+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
seemingness	sub
	head	seeming
	syl	seem+ing+ness
	pos	n.
seemly	ety	C13: from Old Norse s@omiligr, from s@omr befitting
seemlier	infl
	head	seemly
	syl	seem+li+er
	pos	adj.
seemliest	infl
	head	seemly
	syl	seem+li+est.
	pos	adj.
seemly	1.
	syl	seem+ly
	pron	<1sEmli>
	pos	adj.
	def	proper or fitting.
seemly	2.
	syl	seem+ly
	pron	<1sEmli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	pleasing or handsome in appearance.
seemly	3.
	syl	seem+ly
	pron	<1sEmli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	properly or decorously.
seemliness	sub
	head	seemly
	syl	seem+li+ness
	pos	n.
seen	0.
	syl	seen
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {see%1}.
see of	0.
	syl	see of
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to meet; be in contact with.
	exam	1	we haven't seen much of him since he got married.
see off	1.
	syl	see off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be present at the departure of (a person making a journey).
see off	2.
	syl	see off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause to leave or depart, esp. by force.
see out	1.
	syl	see out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remain or endure until the end of.
	exam	1	we'll see the first half of the game out and then leave.
see out	2.
	syl	see out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be present at the departure of (a person from a house, room, etc.).
see overound	alt
	head	see over
	or	see over
	syl	see o:veround
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
see over	0.
	or	see overound
	syl	see o:ver
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to inspect by making a tour of.
	exam	1	she said she'd like to see over the house.
seep	ety	Old English s*_ipian; related to Middle High German s*_ifen, Swedish dialect sipa 
seep	1.
	syl	seep
	pron	<sEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass gradually or leak through or as if through small openings; ooze.
seep	2.
	syl	seep
	pron	<sEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spring or place where water, oil, etc., has oozed through the ground.
seep	3.
	syl	seep
	pron	<sEp>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {seepage}.
seepage	1.
	syl	seep+age
	pron	<1sEpiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of seeping.
seepage	2.
	syl	seep+age
	pron	<1sEpiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid or moisture that has seeped.
seer	H1.1.
	syl	seer
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who can supposedly see into the future; prophet.
seer	H1.2.
	syl	seer
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who professes supernatural powers.
seer	H1.3.
	syl	seer
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sees.
seeress	sub
	head	seer
	syl	seer+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
seer	H2.0.
	syl	seer
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {ser}.
seersucker	ety	C18: from Hindi *'s*_ir*'sakar, from Persian sh*_ir o shakkar, literally: milk and sugar
seersucker	0.
	syl	seer+suck:er
	pron	<1si*2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light cotton, linen, or other fabric with a crinkled surface and often striped.
seesaw	ety	C17: reduplication of {#7saw %1}, alluding to the movement from side to side, as in sawing
seesaw	1.
	syl	see+saw
	pron	<1sE2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a plank balanced in the middle so that two people seated on the ends can ride up and down by pushing on the ground with their feet.
seesaw	2.
	syl	see+saw
	pron	<1sE2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the pastime of riding up and down on a seesaw.
seesaw	3.a.
	syl	see+saw
	pron	<1sE2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an up-and-down or back-and-forth movement.
seesaw	3.b.
	syl	see+saw
	pron	<1sE2sc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a seesaw movement.
seesaw	4.
	syl	see+saw
	pron	<1sE2sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move up and down or back and forth in such a manner; oscillate.
seethe	ety	Old English s*_eothan; related to Old Norse sj*_otha, Old High German siodan to seethe
seethe	1.
	syl	seethe
	pron	<sE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to boil or to foam as if boiling.
seethe	2.
	syl	seethe
	pron	<sE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in a state of extreme agitation.
seethe	3.
	syl	seethe
	pron	<sE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soak in liquid.
seethe	4.
	syl	seethe
	pron	<sE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cook or extract the essence of (a food) by boiling.
seethe	5.
	syl	seethe
	pron	<sE@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of seething.
seethingly	sub
	head	seethe
	syl	seeth+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
see through	1.
	syl	see through
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to help out in time of need or trouble.
	exam	1	I know you're short of money, but I'll see you through.
see through	2.
	syl	see through
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remain with until the end or completion.
	exam	1	let's see the job through.
see through	3.
	syl	see through
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perceive the true nature of.
	exam	1	I can see through your evasion.
seethrough	infl
	head	see through
	syl	see+through.
	pos	adj.
see through	4.
	syl	see through
	pos	adj.
	def	partly or wholly transparent or translucent, esp. (of clothes) in a titillating way.
	exam	1	a seethrough nightie.
George	infl
	head	Seferis
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Seferis	0.
	syl	Se:fer:is
	pron	<s*1fe*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1900-71, Greek poet and diplomat: Nobel prize for literature 1963.
segment	ety	C16: from Latin segmentum, from sec*_are to cut
segment	1.a.
	syl	seg+ment
	pron	<1segm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a line or curve between two points.
segment	1.b.
	syl	seg+ment
	pron	<1segm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a plane or solid figure cut off by an intersecting line, plane, or planes, esp. one between a chord and an arc of a circle.
segment	2.
	syl	seg+ment
	pron	<1segm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several parts or sections into which an object is divided; portion.
segment	3.
	syl	seg+ment
	pron	<1segm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of the parts into which the body or appendages of an annelid or arthropod are divided.
segment	4.
	syl	seg+ment
	pron	<1segm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a speech sound considered in isolation.
segment	5.
	syl	seg+ment
	pron	<1segm*nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or divide (a whole object) into segments.
segmentary	sub
	head	segment
	syl	seg+men+tar:y
	pron	<1segm*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
segmental	1.
	syl	seg+men+tal
	pron	<seg1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or having the form of a segment.
segmental	2.
	syl	seg+men+tal
	pron	<seg1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into segments.
segmental	3.
	syl	seg+men+tal
	pron	<seg1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting an isolable speech sound.
segmentally	sub
	head	segmental
	syl	seg+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
segmentation	1.
	syl	seg+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2segmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of dividing into segments.
segmentation	2.
	syl	seg+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2segmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	another name for { {cleavage} (sense 4)}.
segmentation	3.
	syl	seg+men+ta+tion
	pron	<2segmen1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for { {metamerism} (sense 1)}.
segmentation cavity	0.
	syl	seg+men+ta+tion cav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blastocoel}.
segno	ety	Italian: a sign, from Latin signum 
segni	infl
	head	segno
	syl	se+gni
	pron	<-njE>, Italian <-$j$ji>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
segno	0.
	syl	se+gno
	pron	<1senj*u>, Italian <1sA$j$jo>, Italian <-$j$ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a sign at the beginning or end of a section directed to be repeated. Symbol: #M#800755 or :S.
Segovia	H1.0.
	syl	Se+go+vi:a
	pron	<si1g*uvi*>, Spanish <sA1$Go$Bja>, Spanish <sA1$Go$Bja>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Spain: site of a Roman aqueduct, still in use, and the fortified palace of the kings of Castile (the Alc*'azar). Pop.: 41880 (1970).
Andr'es	infl
	head	Segovia
	syl	An:dr*'es
	pron	<an1drAs>
	pos	n.
Segovia	H2.0.
	syl	Se:go:vi:a
	pron	<si1g*uvi*>, Spanish <sA1$go$Bja>, Spanish <sA1$go$Bja>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1893, Spanish classical guitarist.
segregate	ety	C16: from Latin s*_egreg*_are, from s*_e- apart+ grex a flock
segregate	1.
	syl	seg+re+gate
	pron	<1segri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set or be set apart from others or from the main group.
segregate	2.
	syl	seg+re+gate
	pron	<1segri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impose segregation on (a racial or minority group).
segregate	3.
	syl	seg+re+gate
	pron	<1segri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Genetics, metallurgy.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo segregation.
segregable	sub
	head	segregate
	syl	seg+re+ga:ble
	pron	<1segrig*bL>
	pos	adj.
segregative	sub
	head	segregate
	syl	seg+re+2ga+tive
	pos	adj.
segregator	sub
	head	segregate
	syl	seg+re+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
segregation	1.
	syl	seg+re+ga+tion
	pron	<2segri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of segregating or state of being segregated.
segregation	2.
	syl	seg+re+ga+tion
	pron	<2segri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the practice or policy of creating separate facilities within the same society for the use of a minority group.
segregation	3.
	syl	seg+re+ga+tion
	pron	<2segri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the separation at meiosis of the two members of any pair of alleles into separate gametes. See also {Mendel's laws}.
segregation	4.
	syl	seg+re+ga+tion
	pron	<2segri1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	the process in which a component of an alloy or solid solution separates in small regions within the solid or on the solid's surface.
segregational	sub
	head	segregation
	syl	seg+re+1ga+tion+al
	pos	adj.
segregationist	0.
	syl	seg+re+ga+tion+ist
	pron	<2segri1gAS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who favours, advocates, or practises racial segregation.
seguidilla	ety	Spanish: a little dance, from seguida a dance, from seguir to follow, from Latin sequ*_i 
seguidilla	1.
	syl	se+gui+dil+la
	pron	<2segi1dElj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish dance in a fast triple rhythm.
seguidilla	2.
	syl	se+gui+dil+la
	pron	<2segi1dElj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
seguidilla	3.
	syl	se+gui+dil+la
	pron	<2segi1dElj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a stanzaic form consisting of four to seven lines and marked by a characteristic rhythm.
seicento	ety	Italian, shortened from mille seicento one thousand six hundred
seicento	0.
	syl	sei+cen+to
	pron	Italian <sA1Cento>
	pos	n.
	def	the 17th century with reference to Italian art and literature.
seiche	ety	C19: from Swiss French, of obscure origin
seiche	0.
	syl	seiche
	pron	<sAS>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic rhythmical movement of a body of water caused by variations in the level of the water.
Seidlitz powder	ety	C19: named after Seidlitz, a village in Bohemia with mineral springs having similar laxative effects
Seidlitz powders	alt
	head	Seidlitz powder
	or	Seidlitz powder
	syl	Seid+litz pow+ders
	pron	<1sedlits>
	pos	n.
Seidlitz powder	0.
	or	Seidlitz powders
	syl	Seid+litz pow+der
	pron	<1sedlits>
	pos	n.
	def	a laxative consist?!ing of two powders, tartaric acid and a mixture of sodium bicarbonate and Rochelle salt. Also called: {Rochelle powder}.
seif dune	ety	 seif, from Arabic: sword, from the shape of the dune
seif dune	0.
	syl	seif dune
	pron	<sAf>
	pos	n.
	usage	in deserts, esp. the Sahara
	def	a long ridge of blown sand, often several miles long.
seigneur	ety	C16: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin senior, from Latin: an elderly man; see #7senior 
seigneur	1.
	syl	sei+gneur
	pron	<se1njR:>, French <se1$j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a feudal lord, esp. in France.
seigneur	2.
	syl	sei+gneur
	pron	<se1njR:>, French <se1$j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	in French Canada
	def	the landlord of an estate that was subdivided among peasants who held their plots by a form of feudal tenure until 1854.
seigneurial	sub
	head	seigneur
	syl	sei+1gneu+ri:al
	pos	adj.
seigneuries	infl
	head	seigneury
	syl	sei+gneur:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seigneury	0.
	syl	sei+gneur:y
	pron	<1sAnj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the estate of a sei?!gneur.
seignior	ety	C14: from Anglo-French segnour; see #7seigneur 
seignior	1.
	syl	sei+gnior
	pron	<1sAnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {seigneur}.
seignior	2.
	syl	sei+gnior
	pron	<1sAnj*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	the lord of a seigniory.
seigniorial	sub
	head	seignior
	syl	sei+gnio+ri:al
	pron	<sA1njc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
seigniorage	1.
	syl	sei+gnior+age
	pron	<1sAnj*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something claimed by a sovereign or superior as a prerogative, right, or due.
seigniorage	2.
	syl	sei+gnior+age
	pron	<1sAnj*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a fee payable to a government for coining bullion.
seigniorage	3.
	syl	sei+gnior+age
	pron	<1sAnj*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference in value between the cost of bullion and the face value of the coin made from it.
signory	alt
	head	seigniory
	or	seigniory
	syl	si+gnor:y
	pron	<1sEnj*ri>
	pos	n.
seigniories	infl
	head	seigniory
	or	seignories
	syl	sei+gnior:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seignories	infl
	head	seigniory
	or	seigniories
	syl	sei+gnor:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seigniory	1.
	or	signory
	syl	sei+gnior:y
	pron	<1sAnj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	less common names for a {seigneury}.
seigniory	2.
	or	signory
	syl	sei+gnior:y
	pron	<1sAnj*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	the fee or manor of a seignior; a feudal domain.
seigniory	3.
	or	signory
	syl	sei+gnior:y
	pron	<1sAnj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the authority of a seignior or the relationship between him and his tenants.
seigniory	4.
	or	signory
	syl	sei+gnior:y
	pron	<1sAnj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of lords.
seine	ety	Old English segne, from Latin sag*_ena, from Greek sag*_en*_e; related to Old High German segina, Old French sa*"ine 
seine	1.
	syl	seine
	pron	<sAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a large fishing net that hangs vertically in the water by means of floats at the top and weights at the bottom.
seine	2.
	syl	seine
	pron	<sAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch (fish) using this net.
Seine	0.
	syl	Seine
	pron	<sAn>, French <sen>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N France, rising on the Plateau de Langres and flowing northwest through Paris to the English Channel: the second longest river in France, linked by canal with the Rivers Somme, Scheldt, Meuse, Rhine, Sa*^one, and Loire. Length: 776 km (482 miles).
Seine-et-Marne	0.
	syl	Seine-et-Marne
	pron	French <sen>, French <e> <1marn>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N central France, in *^Ile-de-France region. Capital: Melun. Pop.: 770854 (1975). Area: 5931 sq. km (2313 sq. miles).
Seine-Maritime	0.
	syl	Seine-Ma:ri:time
	pron	French <sen> <mari1tim>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Haute-Normandie region. Capital: Rouen. Pop.: 1187919 (1975). Area: 6342 sq. km (2473 sq. miles).
Seine-Saint-Denis	0.
	syl	Seine-Saint-De:nis
	pron	French <sen> <s?~e> <d*1ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N central France, in *^Ile-de-France region. Capital: Bobigny. Pop.: 1326240 (1975). Area: 236 sq. km (92 sq. miles).
seize	alt
	head	seise
	or	seise
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
seise	0.
	or	seize
	syl	seise
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put into legal possession of (property, etc.). &- {#!seis+a+ble}
seiser	sub
	head	seise
	syl	seis+er
	pos	n.
seisin	ety	C13: from Old French seisine, from seisir to #7seize 
seizin	alt
	head	seisin
	or	seisin
	syl	sei+zin
	pron	<1sEzin>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
seisin	0.
	or	seizin
	syl	sei+sin
	pron	<1sEzin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	feudal possession of an estate in land.
seism	ety	C19: from Greek seismos, from seiein to shake
seism	0.
	syl	seism
	pron	<1sIz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {earthquake}.
seismal	infl
	head	seismic
	or	seismical
	syl	seis+mal
	pron	<1sIzmikL>
	pos	adj.
seismical	infl
	head	seismic
	or	seismal
	syl	seis+mi+cal
	pron	<1sIzmikL>
	pos	adj.
seismic	0.
	syl	seis+mic
	pron	<1sIzmik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or caused by earthquakes or artificially produced earth tremors.
seismically	sub
	head	seismic
	syl	seis+mi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
seismism	0.
	syl	seis+mism
	pron	<1sIz2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the processes and phenomena associated with earthquakes, collectively.
seismo-	ety	from Greek seismos 
seismograph	0.
	syl	seis+mo+graph
	pron	<1sIzm*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that registers and records the features of earthquakes. A {seismogram} is the record from such an instrument. Also called: {seismometer}.
seismographic	sub
	head	seismograph
	syl	seis+mo+graph+ic
	pron	<2sIzm*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
seismographer	sub
	head	seismograph
	syl	seis+mog+ra+pher
	pron	<sIz1mogr*f*>
	pos	n.
seismography	sub
	head	seismograph
	syl	seis+1mog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
seismology	0.
	syl	seis+mol+o:gy
	pron	<sIz1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geology con?!cerned with the study of earthquakes.
seismologic	sub
	head	seismology
	or	seismological
	syl	seis+mo+log+ic
	pron	<2sIzm*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
seismological	sub
	head	seismology
	or	seismologic
	syl	seis+mo+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
seismologically	sub
	head	seismology
	syl	seis+mo+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
seismologist	sub
	head	seismology
	syl	seis+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
seismoscope	0.
	syl	seis+mo+scope
	pron	<1sIzm*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that indicates the occurrence of an earthquake. Compare {seismograph}.
seismoscopic	sub
	head	seismoscope
	syl	seis+mo+scop+ic
	pron	<2sIzm*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
sei whale	0.
	syl	sei whale
	pron	<sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rorqual, hunted for its fine whalebone.
seize	ety	C13 saisen, from Old French saisir, from Medieval Latin sac*_ire to position, of Germanic origin; related to Gothic satjan to #7set 
seize	1.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to take hold of quickly; grab.
	exam	1	she seized her hat and ran for the bus.
seize	2.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to grasp mentally, esp. rapidly.
	exam	1	she immediately seized his idea.
seize	3.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take mental possession of.
	exam	1	alarm seized the crowd.
seize	4.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take possession of rapidly and forcibly.
	exam	1	the thief seized the woman's purse.
seize	5.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take legal possession of; take into custody.
seize	6.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take by force or capture.
	exam	1	the army seized the undefended town.
seize	7.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to take immediate advantage of.
	exam	1	to seize an opportunity.
seize	8.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to bind (two ropes together or a piece of gear to a rope). See also { {serve} (sense 19)}.
seize	9.
	syl	seize
	pron	<sEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up; of mechanical parts
	def	to become jammed, esp. because of excessive heat.
seizable	sub
	head	seize
	syl	seiz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
seizing	0.
	syl	seiz+ing
	pron	<1sEziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a binding used for holding together two ropes, two spars, etc., esp. by lashing with a separate rope.
seizure	1.
	syl	sei+zure
	pron	<1sEZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of seizing or the state of being seized.
seizure	2.
	syl	sei+zure
	pron	<1sEZ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a sudden manifestation or recurrence of a disease, such as an epileptic convulsion.
sejant	ety	C16: variant of seant, from Old French, from seoir to sit, from Latin sed*_ere 
sejeant	alt
	head	sejant
	or	sejant
	syl	se+jeant
	pron	<1sEJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
sejant	0.
	or	sejeant
	syl	se+jant
	pron	<1sEJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; Heraldry. of a beast
	def	shown seated.
Sejm	ety	Polish: assembly
Sejm	0.
	syl	Sejm
	pron	<sAm>
	pos	n.
	def	the unicameral legislature of Poland.
Sekondi	0.
	syl	Sek+on+di
	pron	<2sek*n1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Ghana, 8 km (5 miles) northeast of Takoradi: linked administratively with Takoradi in 1946. Pop. (with Takoradi): 91874 (1970).
selachian	ety	C19: from New Latin Selachi*_i, from Greek selakh*_e a shark; related to Greek selas brightness
selachian	1.
	syl	se+la+chi:an
	pron	<si1lAki*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the (or a large subclass of cartilaginous fishes including the sharks, rays, dogfish, and skates.
selachian	2.
	syl	se+la+chi:an
	pron	<si1lAki*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any fish belonging to the subclass
selachian	xref
	syl	se+la+chi:an
	pron	<si1lAki*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {elasmobranch}.
selaginella	ety	C19: from New Latin, diminutive of Latin sel*_ag*_o plant similar to the savin
selaginella	0.
	syl	sel:a+gi+nel+la
	pron	<2sel*Ji1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any club moss of the genus having stems covered in small pointed leaves and small spore-bearing cones: family See also {resurrection plant}.
selah	ety	C16: from Hebrew
selah	0.
	syl	se+lah
	pron	<1sEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew word of unknown meaning occurring in the Old Testament psalms, and thought to be a musical direction.
Selangor	0.
	syl	Se+lan+gor
	pron	<s*1l@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of West Malaysia, on the Strait of Malacca: established as a British protectorate in 1874; tin producer. Capital: Shah Alam. Pop.: 1625625 (1970). Area: 8203 sq. km (3167 sq. miles).
John	infl
	head	Selden
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Selden	0.
	syl	Sel:den
	pron	<1seld*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1584-1654, English antiquary and politician. As a member of Parliament, he was twice imprisoned for opposing the king.
seldom	ety	Old English seldon; related to Old Norse sj*_aldan, Old High German seltan 
seldom	0.
	syl	sel+dom
	pron	<1seld*m>
	pos	adv.
	def	not often; rarely.
select	ety	C16: from Latin s*_eligere to sort, from #7se - apart+ legere to choose
select	1.
	syl	se+lect
	pron	<si1lekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to choose (someone or something) in preference to another or others.
select	2.
	syl	se+lect
	pron	<si1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	chosen in preference to another or others.
select	3.
	syl	se+lect
	pron	<si1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of particular quality or excellence.
select	4.
	syl	se+lect
	pron	<si1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	limited as to membership or entry.
	exam	1	a select gathering.
select	5.
	syl	se+lect
	pron	<si1lekt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	careful in making a choice.
selectly	sub
	head	select
	syl	se+1lect+ly
	pos	adv.
selectness	sub
	head	select
	syl	se+1lect+ness
	pos	n.
selectee	0.
	syl	se+lect:ee
	pron	<si2lek1tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who is selected, esp. for military service.
selection	1.
	syl	se+lec+tion
	pron	<si1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of selecting or the state of being selected.
selection	2.
	syl	se+lec+tion
	pron	<si1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or number of things that have been selected.
selection	3.
	syl	se+lec+tion
	pron	<si1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a range from which something may be selected.
	exam	1	this shop has a good selection of clothes.
selection	4.
	syl	se+lec+tion
	pron	<si1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the natural or artificial process by which certain organisms or characters are reproduced and perpetuated in the species in preference to others. See also {natural selection}.
selection	5.
	syl	se+lec+tion
	pron	<si1lekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a contestant in a race chosen as likely to win or come second or third.
selective	1.
	syl	se+lec+tive
	pron	<si1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by selection.
selective	2.
	syl	se+lec+tive
	pron	<si1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to choose carefully or characterized by careful choice.
selective	3.
	syl	se+lec+tive
	pron	<si1lektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	occurring at, operating at, or capable of separating out a particular frequency or band of frequencies.
selectively	sub
	head	selective
	syl	se+1lec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
selectiveness	sub
	head	selective
	syl	se+1lec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
selective attention	0.
	syl	se+lec+tive at+ten+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process by which a person can selectively pick out one message from a mixture of messages occurring simultaneously.
selective service	0.
	syl	se+lec+tive serv+ice
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	compulsory military service under which men were conscripted selectively.
selectivity	1.
	syl	se+lec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<si2lek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being selective.
selectivity	2.
	syl	se+lec+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<si2lek1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree to which a radio receiver or other circuit can respond to and separate the frequency of a desired signal from other frequencies by tuning.
selectmen	infl
	head	selectman
	syl	se:lect+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
selectman	0.
	syl	se:lect+man
	pron	<si1lektm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the members of the local boards of most New England towns.
selector	1.
	syl	se+lec+tor
	pron	<si1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that selects.
selector	2.
	syl	se+lec+tor
	pron	<si1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used in automatic telephone switching that connects one circuit with any one of a number of other circuits.
selector	3.
	syl	se+lec+tor
	pron	<si1lekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who chooses the members of a sports team.
selenate	ety	C19: from #7selenium+ {-#7ate %1}
selenate	0.
	syl	sel+e:nate
	pron	<1seli2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester formed by replacing one or both of the hydrogens of selenic acid with metal ions or organic groups.
Selene	0.
	syl	Se:le:ne
	pron	<si1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek goddess of the moon. Roman counterpart: {Luna}.
selenic	0.
	syl	se+le:nic
	pron	<si1lEnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing selenium, esp. in the hexavalent state.
selenic acid	0.
	syl	se+le:nic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline soluble strong dibasic acid analogous to sulphuric acid. Formula: H\2SeO\4.
selenous	alt
	head	selenious
	or	selenious
	syl	se+le:nous
	pron	<si1lEn*s>
	pos	adj.
selenious	0.
	or	selenous
	syl	se+le:ni+ous
	pron	<si1lEni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing selenium in the divalent or tetravalent state.
selenious acid	0.
	syl	se+le:ni+ous ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble crystalline strong dibasic acid analogous to sulphurous acid. Formula: H\2SeO\3.
selenite	0.
	syl	sel+e:nite
	pron	<1seli2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless glassy variety of gypsum.
selenium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek sel*_en*_e moon; named by analogy to #7tellurium (from Latin tellus earth)
selenium	0.
	syl	se+le:ni:um
	pron	<si1lEni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmetallic element that exists in several allotropic forms. It occurs free in volcanic areas and in sulphide ores, esp. pyrite. The common form is a grey crystalline solid that is photoconductive, photovoltaic, and semiconducting: used in photocells, solar cells, and in xerography. Symbol: Se; atomic no.: 34; atomic wt.: 78.96; valency: 2,4, or 6; relative density: 4.79 (grey); melting pt.: 217?%C (grey); boiling pt.: 684.9?%C (grey).
selenium cell	0.
	syl	se+le:ni:um cell
	pos	n.
	def	a photoelectric cell containing a strip of selenium between two metal electrodes.
seleno-	ety	from Greek sel*_en*_e moon
selenodont	ety	C19: from #7seleno - (moon-shaped)+-#7odont 
selenodont	1.
	syl	se+le:no+dont
	pron	<si1lEn*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the teeth of certain mammals
	def	having crescent-shaped ridges on the crowns, as in deer.
selenodont	2.
	syl	se+le:no+dont
	pron	<si1lEn*2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	a mammal with selenodont teeth.
selenography	0.
	syl	se+le:nog+ra+phy
	pron	<2sEli1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy concerned with the description and mapping of the surface features of the moon.
selenograph	sub
	head	selenography
	syl	se+le:no+graph
	pron	<si1lEn*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
selenographer	sub
	head	selenography
	or	sellenographist
	syl	se+le:1nog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
sellenographist	sub
	head	selenography
	or	selenographer
	syl	sel+le:1nog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
selenographic	sub
	head	selenography
	or	selenographical
	syl	se+le:no+graph+ic
	pron	<si2lEn*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
selenographical	sub
	head	selenography
	or	selenographic
	syl	se+2le:no+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
selenographically	sub
	head	selenography
	syl	se+2le:no+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
selenology	0.
	syl	se+le:nol+o:gy
	pron	<2sEli1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy concerned with the moon, its physical characteristics, nature, origin, etc.
selenologist	sub
	head	selenology
	syl	se+le:1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
selenomorphology	0.
	syl	se+le:no+mor+phol+o:gy
	pron	<si2lEn*umc:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the lunar surface and landscape.
Seleucia	1.
	syl	Se+leu+ci:a
	pron	<si1lu:Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Mesopotamia, on the River Tigris: founded by Seleucus Nicator in 312 #7b.c. ; became the chief city of the Seleucid empire; sacked by the Romans around 162 #7a.d.
Seleucia	2.
	syl	Se+leu+ci:a
	pron	<si1lu:Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in SE Asia Minor, on the River Calycadnus (modern Goksu Nehri): captured by the Turks in the 13th century; site of present-day Silifke (Turkey). Official name: {Se+leu+ci@.a Tra+che@.o+tis} (@!trak$I#!$$$ut$Is) or {Tra+che@.a} (tr$$#!k$I$$).
Seleucia	3.
	syl	Se+leu+ci:a
	pron	<si1lu:Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient port in Syria, on the River Orontes: the port of Antioch, of military importance during the wars between the Ptolemies and Seleucids; largely destroyed by earthquake in 526; site of present-day Samanda*vg (Turkey). Official name: {Se+leu+ci@.a Pi+er@.i@.a} (pa$I#!$Ir$I$$).
Seleucids	infl
	head	Seleucid
	or	Seleucidae
	syl	Se+leu+cids
	pron	<-si2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Seleucidae	infl
	head	Seleucid
	or	Seleucids
	syl	Se+leu+ci:dae
	pron	<-si2dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Seleucid	1.
	syl	Se+leu+cid
	pron	<si1lu:sid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a royal dynasty (312-64 #7b.c.) that at the zenith of its power ruled over an area extending from Thrace to India. {~}
Seleucid	2.
	syl	Se+leu+cid
	pron	<si1lu:sid>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or supporting the Seleucids or their dynasty.
Seleucidan	sub
	head	Seleucid
	syl	Se+leu+ci+dan
	pron	<si1lu:sidN>
	pos	adj.
Seleucus I	0.
	syl	Se:leu:cus I
	pron	<si1lu:k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	surname ??358-280 #7b.c., Macedonian general under Alexander the Great, who founded the Seleucid kingdom. |&1635|
self	ety	Old English seolf; related to Old Norse sj*_alfr, Gothic silba, Old High German selb 
selves	infl
	head	self
	syl	selves
	pron	<selvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
self	1.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	n.
	def	distinct identity or character.
self	2.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	n.
	def	one's bodily make-up or personal characteristics.
	exam	1	her usual self.
good self	3.
	head	self
	or	selves
	syl	good self
	qual	Rare.
	def	a polite way of referring to or addressing a person, used following or
self	4.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	n.
	def	one's own welfare or interests.
	exam	1	he only thinks of self.
self	5.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual's consciousness of his own identity or being.
self	6.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	n.
	def	a bird, animal, etc., that is a single colour throughout, esp. a self-coloured pigeon.
self	7.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	myself, yourself, etc..
	exam	1	seats for self and wife.
self	8.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	adj.
	def	the same in colour or material as the rest; matching. See also {self-coloured}.
self	9.
	syl	self
	pron	<self>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the same.
self-	0.
	syl	self-
	exam	1	combining form.
self-	1.
	syl	self-
	def	of oneself or itself.
	exam	1	self-defence;
	exam	2	self-rule.
self-	2.
	syl	self-
	def	by, to, in, due to, for, or from the self.
	exam	1	self-employed;
	exam	2	self-inflicted;
	exam	3	self-respect.
self-	3.
	syl	self-
	def	automatic or automatically.
	exam	1	self-propelled.
self-abnegation	0.
	syl	self-ab:ne:ga+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the denial of one's own interests in favour of the interests of others.
self-abnegating	sub
	head	self-abnegation
	syl	self-1ab:ne:2gat+ing
	pos	adj.
self-absorption	1.
	syl	self-ab:sorp+tion
	pos	n.
	def	preoccupation with oneself to the exclusion of others or the outside world.
self-absorption	2.
	syl	self-ab:sorp+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the process in which some of the radiation emitted by a material is ab?!sorbed by the material itself.
self-abuse	1.
	syl	self-a:buse
	pos	n.
	def	disparagement or misuse of one's own abilities, etc.
self-abuse	2.
	syl	self-a:buse
	pos	n.
	def	a censorious term for {masturbation}.
self-acting	0.
	syl	self-act:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	not requiring an external influence or control to function; automatic.
self-action	sub
	head	self-acting
	syl	self-1ac:tion
	pos	n.
self-actualization	0.
	syl	self-ac:tu:al:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process of establishing oneself as a whole person, able to develop one's abilities and to understand oneself.
self-addressed	1.
	syl	self-ad:dressed
	pos	adj.
	def	addressed for return to the sender.
self-addressed	2.
	syl	self-ad:dressed
	pos	adj.
	def	directed to oneself.
	exam	1	a self-addressed remark.
self-aggrandizement	0.
	syl	self-ag:gran+dize+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the act of increasing one's own power, importance, etc., esp. in an aggressive or ruthless manner.
self-aggrandizing	sub
	head	self-aggrandizement
	syl	self-ag:1gran+2diz+ing
	pos	adj.
self-analysis	0.
	syl	self-a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the unaided analysis of one's own personality, etc.
self-analytical	sub
	head	self-analysis
	syl	self-2an:a:1lyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
self-annealing	0.
	syl	self-an:neal+ing
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	denoting certain metals, such as lead, tin, and zinc, that recrystallize at air temperatures and so may be cold-worked without strain-hardening.
self-annihilation	0.
	syl	self-an:ni:hi+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the surrender of the self in mystical contemplation, union with God, etc.
self-appointed	0.
	syl	self-ap:point+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having assumed authority without the agreement of others.
	exam	1	a self-appointed critic.
self-assertion	0.
	syl	self-as:ser:tion
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of putting forward one's own opinions, etc., esp. in an aggressive or conceited manner.
self-asserting	sub
	head	self-assertion
	syl	self-as:1sert+ing
	pos	adj.
self-assertingly	sub
	head	self-assertion
	syl	self-as:1sert+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
self-assertive	sub
	head	self-assertion
	syl	self-as:1ser:tive
	pos	adj.
self-assertively	sub
	head	self-assertion
	syl	self-as:1ser:tive+ly
	pos	adv.
self-assertiveness	sub
	head	self-assertion
	syl	self-as:1ser:tive+ness
	pos	n.
self-assurance	0.
	syl	self-as:sur:ance
	pos	n.
	def	confidence in the validity, value, etc., of one's own ideas, opinions, etc.
self-assured	0.
	syl	self-as:sured
	pos	adj.
	def	confident of one's own worth.
self-assuredness	sub
	head	self-assured
	syl	self-as:1sur:ed+ness
	pos	n.
self-catering	0.
	syl	self-cat:er+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting accommodation in which the tenant or visitor provides his own food.
self-centred	0.
	syl	self-cen:tred
	pos	adj.
	def	totally preoccupied with one's own concerns.
self-centredly	sub
	head	self-centred
	syl	self-1cen:tred+ly
	pos	adv.
self-centredness	sub
	head	self-centred
	syl	self-1cen:tred+ness
	pos	n.
self-coloured	1.
	syl	self-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	having only a single and uniform colour.
	exam	1	self-coloured flowers;
	exam	2	a self-coloured dress.
self-coloured	2.a.
	syl	self-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	having the natural or original colour.
self-coloured	2.b.
	syl	self-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	retaining the colour of the thread before weaving.
self-command	0.
	syl	self-com:mand
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {self-control}.
self-concept	0.
	syl	self-con:cept
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the whole set of attitudes, opinions, and cognitions that a person has of himself.
self-confessed	0.
	syl	self-con:fessed
	pos	adj.
	def	according to one's own testimony or admission.
	exam	1	a self-confessed liar.
self-confidence	0.
	syl	self-con:fi:dence
	pos	n.
	def	confidence in one's own powers, judgment, etc.
self-confident	sub
	head	self-confidence
	syl	self-1con:fi:dent
	pos	adj.
self-confidently	sub
	head	self-confidence
	syl	self-1con:fi:dent+ly
	pos	adv.
self-conscious	1.
	syl	self-con:scious
	pos	adj.
	def	unduly aware of oneself as the object of the attention of others; embarrassed.
self-conscious	2.
	syl	self-con:scious
	pos	adj.
	def	conscious of one's existence.
self-consciously	sub
	head	self-conscious
	syl	self-1con:scious+ly
	pos	adv.
self-consciousness	sub
	head	self-conscious
	syl	self-1con:scious+ness
	pos	n.
self-contained	1.
	syl	self-con:tained
	pos	adj.
	def	containing within itself all parts necessary for completeness.
self-contained	2.
	syl	self-con:tained
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flat
	def	having its own kitchen, bathroom, and lavatory not shared by others and usually having its own entrance.
self-contained	3.
	syl	self-con:tained
	pos	adj.
	def	able or tending to keep one's feelings, thoughts, etc., to oneself; reserved.
self-contained	4.
	syl	self-con:tained
	pos	adj.
	def	able to control one's feelings or emotions in the presence of others.
self-containedly	sub
	head	self-contained
	syl	self-con:1tain+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
self-containedness	sub
	head	self-contained
	syl	self-con:1tain+ed+ness
	pos	n.
self-control	0.
	syl	self-con:trol
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to exercise restraint or control over one's feelings, emotions, reactions, etc.
self-controlled	sub
	head	self-control
	syl	self-con:1trolled
	pos	adj.
self-controlling	sub
	head	self-control
	syl	self-con:1trol+ling
	pos	adj.
self-deceit	alt
	head	self-deception
	or	self-deception
	syl	self-de:ceit
	pos	n.
self-deception	0.
	or	self-deceit
	syl	self-de:cep:tion
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of deceiving oneself, esp. as to the true nature of one's feelings or motives.
self-deceptive	sub
	head	self-deception
	syl	self-de:1cep:tive
	pos	adj.
self-defence	1.
	syl	self-de:fence
	pos	n.
	def	the act of defending oneself, one's actions, ideas, etc.
self-defence	2.
	syl	self-de:fence
	pos	n.
	def	boxing as a means of defending the person (esp. in the phrase {noble art of self-defence}) .
self-defence	3.
	syl	self-de:fence
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the right to defend one's person or property against attack or threat of attack by the use of no more force than is reasonable.
self-defensive	sub
	head	self-defence
	syl	self-de:1fen:sive
	pos	adj.
self-denial	0.
	syl	self-de:ni:al
	pos	n.
	def	the denial or sacrifice of one's own desires.
self-denying	sub
	head	self-denial
	syl	self-de:1ny:ing
	pos	adj.
self-denyingly	sub
	head	self-denial
	syl	self-de:1ny:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
self-determination	1.
	syl	self-de:ter:mi+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the power or ability to make a decision for oneself without influence from outside.
self-determination	2.
	syl	self-de:ter:mi+na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the right of a nation or people to determine its own form of government without influence from outside.
self-determined	sub
	head	self-determination
	syl	self-de:1ter:mined
	pos	adj.
self-determining	sub
	head	self-determination
	syl	self-de:1ter:min+ing
	pos	adj.
self-discipline	0.
	syl	self-dis:ci:pline
	pos	n.
	def	the act of disciplining or power to discipline one's own feelings, desires, etc., esp. with the intention of improving oneself.
self-disciplined	sub
	head	self-discipline
	syl	self-1dis:ci:plined
	pos	adj.
self-drive	0.
	syl	self-drive
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a hired car that is driven by the hirer.
self-educated	1.
	syl	self-ed:u:cat+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	educated through one's own efforts without formal instruction.
self-educated	2.
	syl	self-ed:u:cat+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	educated at one's own expense, without financial aid.
self-education	sub
	head	self-educated
	syl	self-2ed:u:1ca:tion
	pos	n.
self-effacement	0.
	syl	self-ef:face+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making oneself, one's actions, etc., inconspicuous, esp. because of humility or timidity.
self-effacing	sub
	head	self-effacement
	syl	self-ef:1fac:ing
	pos	adj.
self-effacingly	sub
	head	self-effacement
	syl	self-ef:1fac:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
self-employed	0.
	syl	self-em:ployed
	pos	adj.
	def	earning one's living in one's own business or through freelance work, rather than as the employee of another.
self-employment	sub
	head	self-employed
	syl	self-em:1ploy+ment
	pos	n.
self-esteem	0.
	syl	self-es:teem
	pos	n.
	def	a good, esp. unduly high, opinion of oneself.
self-evident	0.
	syl	self-ev:i:dent
	pos	adj.
	def	containing its own evidence or proof without need of further demonstration.
self-evidence	sub
	head	self-evident
	syl	self-1ev:i:dence
	pos	n.
self-evidently	sub
	head	self-evident
	syl	self-1ev:i:dent+ly
	pos	adv.
self-examination	0.
	syl	self-ex:am:i:na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	scrutiny of one's own conduct, motives, desires, etc.
self-examining	sub
	head	self-examination
	syl	self-ex:1am:in+ing
	pos	adj.
self-excited	1.
	syl	self-ex:cit:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electrical machine
	def	having the current for the magnetic field system generated by the machine itself or by an auxiliary machine coupled to it.
self-excited	2.
	syl	self-ex:cit:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oscillator
	def	generating its own energy and depending on resonant circuits for frequency determination.
self-executing	0.
	syl	self-ex:e:cut+ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a law, treaty, or clause in a deed or contract, etc.
	def	coming into effect automatically at a specified time, no legislation being needed for enforcement.
self-existent	0.
	syl	self-ex:ist:ent
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	existing independently of any other being or cause.
self-existence	sub
	head	self-existent
	syl	self-ex:1ist:ence
	pos	n.
self-explaining	alt
	head	self-explanatory
	or	self-explanatory
	syl	self-ex:plain+ing
	pos	adj.
self-explanatory	0.
	or	self-explaining
	syl	self-ex:plan:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
	def	understand?!able without explanation; self-evident.
self-expression	0.
	syl	self-ex:pres+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the expression of one's own personality, feelings, etc., as in painting, poetry, or other creative activity.
self-expressive	sub
	head	self-expression
	syl	self-ex:1press+ive
	pos	adj.
self-feeder	0.
	syl	self-feed:er
	pos	n.
	def	any machine or device capable of automatically supplying materials when and where they are needed, esp. one for making measured quantities of food constantly available to farm livestock.
self-fertilization	0.
	syl	self-fer:ti:li+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	fertilization in a plant or animal by the fusion of male and female gametes produced by the same individual. Compare { {cross-fertilization} (sense 1)}.
self-fertilized	sub
	head	self-fertilization
	syl	self-1fer:ti:2lized
	pos	adj.
self-forgetful	0.
	syl	self-for:get+ful
	pos	adj.
	def	forgetful of one's own interests.
self-forgetfully	sub
	head	self-forgetful
	syl	self-for:1get+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
self-forgetfulness	sub
	head	self-forgetful
	syl	self-for:1get+ful+ness
	pos	n.
self-government	1.
	syl	self-gov:ern+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the government of a country, nation, etc., by its own people.
self-government	2.
	syl	self-gov:ern+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being self-controlled.
self-government	3.
	syl	self-gov:ern+ment
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic term for {self-control}.
self-governed	sub
	head	self-government
	syl	self-1gov:erned
	pos	adj.
selfheal	1.
	syl	self+heal
	pron	<1self2hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing European herbaceous plant, with tightly clustered violet-blue flowers and reputedly having healing powers: family (labiates).
selfheal	2.
	syl	self+heal
	pron	<1self2hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants thought to have healing powers.
selfheal	xref
	syl	self+heal
	pron	<1self2hEl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {allheal, heal-all}.
self-help	0.
	syl	self-help
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of providing the means to help oneself without relying on the assistance of others.
selfhood	1.a.
	syl	self+hood
	pron	<1selfhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of having a distinct identity.
selfhood	1.b.
	syl	self+hood
	pron	<1selfhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the individuality so possessed.
selfhood	2.
	syl	self+hood
	pron	<1selfhud>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's character.
selfhood	3.
	syl	self+hood
	pron	<1selfhud>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being egocentric.
self-identity	0.
	syl	self-i:den:ti:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the conscious recognition of the self as having a unique identity.
self-important	0.
	syl	self-im:port+ant
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing an unduly high opinion of one's own abilities, importance, etc.
self-importantly	sub
	head	self-important
	syl	self-im:1port+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
self-improvement	0.
	syl	self-im:prove+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the improvement of one's status, position, education, etc., by one's own efforts.
self-induced	1.
	syl	self-in:duced
	pos	adj.
	def	induced or brought on by oneself or itself.
self-induced	2.
	syl	self-in:duced
	pos	adj.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	produced by self-induction.
self-inductance	0.
	syl	self-in:duct+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the inherent inductance of a circuit, given by the ratio of the electromotive force produced in the circuit by self-induction to the rate of change of current producing it. It is usually expressed in henries. Symbol.
	exam	1	L #800756
self-induction	0.
	syl	self-in:duc:tion
	pos	n.
	def	the production of an electromotive force in a circuit when the magnetic flux linked with the circuit changes as a result of a change in current in the same circuit. See also {self-inductance}. Compare {mutual induction}.
self-inductive	sub
	head	self-induction
	syl	self-in:1duc:tive
	pos	adj.
self-indulgent	0.
	syl	self-in:dul:gent
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to indulge one's own desires, etc.
self-indulgence	sub
	head	self-indulgent
	syl	self-in:1dul:gence
	pos	n.
self-indulgently	sub
	head	self-indulgent
	syl	self-in:1dul:gent+ly
	pos	adv.
self-insurance	0.
	syl	self-in:sur:ance
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of insuring oneself or one's property by accumulating a reserve out of one's income or funds rather than by purchase of an insurance policy.
self-interest	1.
	syl	self-in:ter:est
	pos	n.
	def	one's personal interest or advantage.
self-interest	2.
	syl	self-in:ter:est
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of pursuing one's own interest.
self-interested	sub
	head	self-interest
	syl	self-1in:ter:est+ed
	pos	adj.
self-interestedness	sub
	head	self-interest
	syl	self-1in:ter:est+ed+ness
	pos	n.
selfish	1.
	syl	self+ish
	pron	<1selfiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	chiefly concerned with one's own interest, advantage, etc., esp. to the total exclusion of the interests of others.
selfish	2.
	syl	self+ish
	pron	<1selfiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by selfishness.
selfishly	sub
	head	selfish
	syl	self+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
selfishness	sub
	head	selfish
	syl	self+ish+ness
	pos	n.
self-justification	0.
	syl	self-jus:ti:fi+ca+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of justifying or providing excuses for one's own behaviour, etc.
self-justifying	1.
	syl	self-jus:ti:fy+ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of a typesetting machine
	def	automatically adjusting the lengths of lines of type.
self-justifying	2.
	syl	self-jus:ti:fy+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	offering excuses for one's behaviour, often when they are not called for.
self-knowledge	0.
	syl	self-know:ledge
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge of one's own character, etc.
selfless	0.
	syl	self+less
	pron	<1selflis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little concern for one's own interests.
selflessly	sub
	head	selfless
	syl	self+less+ly
	pos	adv.
selflessness	sub
	head	selfless
	syl	self+less+ness
	pos	n.
self-liquidating	1.
	syl	self-liq:ui:dat+ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a loan, bill of exchange, etc.
	def	used to finance transactions whose proceeds are expected to accrue before the date of redemption or repayment.
self-liquidating	2.
	syl	self-liq:ui:dat+ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a business transaction, project, investment, etc.
	def	yielding pro?!ceeds sufficient to cover the initial outlay or to finance any re?!current outlays.
self-loading	0.
	syl	self-load:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	utilizing some of the force of the explosion to eject the empty shell and replace it with a new one. Also: {autoloading}. See also { {automatic} (sense 5)}, { {semiautomatic} (sense 2)}.
self-love	0.
	syl	self-love
	pos	n.
	def	the instinct or tendency to seek one's own well-being or to further one's own interest.
self-made	1.
	syl	self-made
	pos	adj.
	def	having achieved wealth, status, etc., by one's own efforts.
self-made	2.
	syl	self-made
	pos	adj.
	def	made by oneself.
self-opinioned	alt
	head	self-opinionated
	or	self-opinionated
	syl	self-o:pin:ioned
	pos	adj.
self-opinionated	1.
	or	self-opinioned
	syl	self-o:pin:ion+at+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having an unduly high regard for oneself or one's own opinions.
self-opinionated	2.
	or	self-opinioned
	syl	self-o:pin:ion+at+ed
	pos	adj.
	def	clinging stubbornly to one's own opinions.
self-pity	0.
	syl	self-pit:y
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of pitying oneself, esp. in an exaggerated or self-indulgent manner.
self-pitying	sub
	head	self-pity
	syl	self-1pit:y:ing
	pos	adj.
self-pityingly	sub
	head	self-pity
	syl	self-1pit:y:ing+ly
	pos	adv.
self-pollination	0.
	syl	self-pol:li:na+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the transfer of pollen from the anthers to the stigma of the same flower. Compare {cross-pollination}.
self-pollinated	sub
	head	self-pollination
	syl	self-1pol:li:2nat+ed
	pos	adj.
self-possessed	0.
	syl	self-pos:sessed
	pos	adj.
	def	having control of one's emotions, etc.
self-possessedly	sub
	head	self-possessed
	syl	self-pos:1sess+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
self-possession	sub
	head	self-possessed
	syl	self-pos:1ses+sion
	pos	n.
self-preservation	0.
	syl	self-pre:ser+va+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the preservation of oneself from danger or injury, esp. as a basic instinct.
self-pronouncing	0.
	syl	self-pro:nounc+ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	in a phonetic transcription
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a word that, except for additional diacritic marks of stress, may keep the letters of its ordinary orthography to represent its pronunciation.
self-propelled	0.
	syl	self-pro:pelled
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vehicle
	def	provided with its own source of tractive power rather than requiring an external means of propulsion.
self-propelling	sub
	head	self-propelled
	syl	self-pro:1pel+ling
	pos	adj.
self-raising	0.
	syl	self-rais:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flour
	def	having a raising agent, such as bicarbonate of soda, already added.
self-realization	0.
	syl	self-re:al:i:za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the realization or fulfilment of one's own potential or abilities.
self-regard	1.
	syl	self-re:gard
	pos	n.
	def	concern for one's own interest.
self-regard	2.
	syl	self-re:gard
	pos	n.
	def	proper esteem for oneself.
self-regarding	sub
	head	self-regard
	syl	self-re:1gard+ing
	pos	adj.
self-reliance	0.
	syl	self-re:li:ance
	pos	n.
	def	reliance on one's own abilities, decisions, etc.
self-reliant	sub
	head	self-reliance
	syl	self-re:1li:ant
	pos	adj.
self-reliantly	sub
	head	self-reliance
	syl	self-re:1li:ant+ly
	pos	adv.
self-renunciation	0.
	syl	self-re:nun:ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the renunciation of one's own rights, claims, interest, etc., esp. in favour of those of others.
self-renunciatory	sub
	head	self-renunciation
	syl	self-re:1nun:ci:a+to:ry
	pos	adj.
self-reproach	0.
	syl	self-re:proach
	pos	n.
	def	the act of finding fault with or blaming one?!self.
self-reproachful	sub
	head	self-reproach
	syl	self-re:1proach+ful
	pos	adj.
self-reproachfully	sub
	head	self-reproach
	syl	self-re:1proach+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
self-respect	0.
	syl	self-re:spect
	pos	n.
	def	a proper sense of one's own dignity and integrity.
self-respectful	sub
	head	self-respect
	or	self-respecting
	syl	self-re:1spect+ful
	pos	adj.
self-respecting	sub
	head	self-respect
	or	self-respectful
	syl	self-re:1spect+ing
	pos	adj.
self-restraint	0.
	syl	self-re:straint
	pos	n.
	def	restraint imposed by oneself on one's own feelings, desires, etc.
self-righteous	0.
	syl	self-right:eous
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing an exaggerated awareness of one's own virtuousness or rights.
self-righteously	sub
	head	self-righteous
	syl	self-1right:eous+ly
	pos	adv.
self-righteousness	sub
	head	self-righteous
	syl	self-1right:eous+ness
	pos	n.
self-rule	0.
	syl	self-rule
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {self-government}.
self-sacrifice	0.
	syl	self-sac:ri:fice
	pos	n.
	def	the sacrifice of one's own desires, interest, etc., for the sake of duty or for the well-being of others.
self-sacrificing	sub
	head	self-sacrifice
	syl	self-1sac:ri:2fic+ing
	pos	adj.
self-sacrificingly	sub
	head	self-sacrifice
	syl	self-1sac:ri:2fic+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
selfsame	0.
	syl	self+same
	pron	<1self2sAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the very same.
self-satisfied	0.
	syl	self-sat:is:fied
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing a complacent satisfaction with oneself, one's own actions, behaviour, etc.
self-satisfaction	sub
	head	self-satisfied
	syl	self-2sat:is:1fac+tion
	pos	n.
self-sealing	0.
	syl	self-seal:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of an envelope
	def	designed to become sealed with the application of pressure only.
self-seeking	1.
	syl	self-seek:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of seeking one's own profit or interest, esp. exclusively.
self-seeking	2.
	syl	self-seek:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing an exclusive preoccupation with one's own profit or interest.
	exam	1	a self-seeking attitude.
self-seeker	sub
	head	self-seeking
	syl	self-1seek:er
	pos	n.
self-service	1.
	syl	self-serv:ice
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting a shop, restaurant, etc., where the customer serves himself.
self-service	2.
	syl	self-serv:ice
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of serving oneself, as in a shop, etc.
self-sown	0.
	syl	self-sown
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing from seed dispersed by any means other than by the agency of man or animals. Also: {self-seeded}.
self-starter	1.
	syl	self-start:er
	pos	n.
	def	an electric motor used to start an internal-combustion engine.
self-starter	2.
	syl	self-start:er
	pos	n.
	def	the switch that operates this motor.
self-styled	0.
	syl	self-styled
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	claiming to be of a specified nature, quality, profession, etc..
	exam	1	a self-styled expert.
self-sufficing	alt
	head	self-sufficient
	or	self-sufficient
	syl	self-suf:fic+ing
	pos	adj.
self-sufficient	1.
	or	self-sufficing
	syl	self-suf:fi:cient
	pos	adj.
	def	able to provide for or support oneself without the help of others.
self-sufficient	2.
	or	self-sufficing
	syl	self-suf:fi:cient
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having undue confidence in oneself, one's own abilities, etc.
self-sufficiency	sub
	head	self-sufficient
	syl	self-suf:1fi:cien+cy
	pos	n.
self-sufficiently	sub
	head	self-sufficient
	syl	self-suf:1fi:cient+ly
	pos	adv.
self-suggestion	0.
	syl	self-sug:ges+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {autosuggestion}.
self-supporting	1.
	syl	self-sup:port+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	able to support or maintain oneself without the help of others.
self-supporting	2.
	syl	self-sup:port+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	able to stand up or hold firm without support, props, attachments, etc.
self-will	0.
	syl	self-will
	pos	n.
	def	stubborn adherence to one's own will, desires, etc., esp. at the expense of others.
self-willed	sub
	head	self-will
	syl	self-1willed
	pos	adj.
self-winding	0.
	syl	self-wind:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wrist watch
	def	having a mechanism, activated by the movements of the wearer, in which a rotating or oscillating weight rewinds the mainspring.
Seljuk	ety	C19: from Turkish
Seljukian	alt
	head	Seljuk
	or	Seljuk
	syl	Sel+ju+ki:an
	pron	<sel1Ju:ki*n>
	pos	n.
Seljuk	1.
	or	Seljukian
	syl	Sel+juk
	pron	<sel1Ju:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the pre-Ottoman Turkish dynasties ruling over large parts of Asia in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries #7a.d.
Seljuk	2.
	or	Seljukian
	syl	Sel+juk
	pron	<sel1Ju:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to these dynasties or to their subjects.
Selkirk	H1.0.
	syl	Sel+kirk
	pron	<1selkR:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SE Scotland, now part of the Borders region.
Alexander	infl
	head	Selkirk
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	pos	n.
Selkirk	H2.0.
	syl	Sel:kirk
	pron	<1selkR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1676-1721, Scottish sailor, who was marooned on one of the islets of Juan Fern*'andez and is regarded as the prototype of Defoe's
Selkirk Mountains	0.
	syl	Sel+kirk Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SW Canada, in SE British Columbia. Highest peak: Mount Sir Sandford, 3533 m (11590 ft.).
sell	ety	Old English sellan to lend, deliver; related to Old Norse selja to sell, Gothic saljan to offer sacrifice, Old High German sellen to sell, Latin c*_onsilium advice
sells	infl
	head	sell
	syl	sells
	pos	vb.
selling	infl
	head	sell
	syl	sell+ing
	pos	vb.
sold	infl
	head	sell
	syl	sold.
	pos	vb.
sell	1.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dispose of or transfer or be disposed of or transferred to a purchaser in exchange for money or other consideration; put or be on sale.
sell	2.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deal in (objects, property, etc.).
	exam	1	he sells used cars for a living.
sell	3.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up or surrender for a price or reward.
	exam	1	to sell one's honour.
sell	4.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to promote or facilitate the sale of (objects, property, etc.).
	exam	1	publicity sells many products.
sell	5.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to induce or gain acceptance of.
	exam	1	to sell an idea.
sell	6.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in demand on the market.
	exam	1	these dresses sell well in the spring.
sell	7.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deceive or cheat.
sell	8.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to persuade to accept or approve (of).
	exam	1	to sell a buyer on a purchase.
sell down the river	9.
	head	sell
	syl	sell down the river.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to betray.
sell	10.a.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convince someone else of one's potential or worth.
sell	10.b.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give up one's moral or spiritual standards, etc.
sell	11.a.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disparage or belittle.
sell	11.b.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to sell securities or goods without owning them in anticipation of buying them before delivery at a lower price.
sell	12.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of selling. Compare {hard sell, soft sell}.
sell	13.
	syl	sell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a trick, hoax, or deception.
seller	1.
	syl	sell+er
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells.
seller	2.
	syl	sell+er
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	an article to be sold.
	exam	1	this item is always a good seller.
seller	3.
	syl	sell+er
	pron	<1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {selling race}.
Peter	infl
	head	Sellers
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
Sellers	0.
	syl	Sel:lers
	pron	<1sel*z>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, English radio, stage, and film actor and comedian: noted for his gift of precise vocal mimicry, esp. in (with Spike Milligan and Harry Secombe; BBC Radio, 1952-60). His films include (1955), (1961), (1963), (1964), (1973), and (1977).
sellers' market	0.
	syl	sell+ers' mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	a market in which demand exceeds supply and sellers can influence prices.
selling-plater	1.
	syl	sell:ing-plat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a horse that competes, or is only good enough to compete, in a selling race.
selling-plater	2.
	syl	sell:ing-plat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of limited ability or value.
plate	alt
	head	selling race
	or	selling race
	syl	plate
	pos	n.
selling race	0.
	or	plate
	syl	sell+ing race
	pos	n.
	def	a horse race in which the winner must be offered for sale at auction.
sell off	0.
	syl	sell off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell (remaining or unprofitable items), esp. at low prices.
Sellotape	1.
	syl	Sel+lo+tape
	pron	<1sel*2tAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of adhesive tape. {~}
Sellotape	2.
	syl	Sel+lo+tape
	pron	<1sel*2tAp>
	pos	n.
	def	to seal or stick using adhesive tape.
sell out	1.
	syl	sell out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	Also : {sell up}. to dispose of (supplies of something) completely by selling.
sell out	2.
	syl	sell out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to betray, esp. through a secret agreement.
sellout	infl
	head	sell out
	syl	sell+out.
	pos	n.
sell out	3.
	syl	sell out
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a performance for which all tickets are sold.
sell out	4.
	syl	sell out
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial success.
sell out	5.
	syl	sell out
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a betrayal.
sell up	1.
	syl	sell up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to sell all (the possessions or assets) of (a bankrupt debtor) in order to discharge his debts as far as possible.
sell up	2.
	syl	sell up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to sell a business.
selsyn	0.
	syl	sel+syn
	pron	<1selsin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {synchro}.
Seltzer	ety	C18: changed from German Selterser Wasser water from (Nieder) Selters, district where mineral springs are located, near Wiesbaden, Germany
Seltzer	1.
	syl	Selt+zer
	pron	<1selts*>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural effervescent water with a high content of minerals.
Seltzer	2.
	syl	Selt+zer
	pron	<1selts*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar synthetic water, used as a beverage. {~} Also called: {Seltzer water}.
selva	ety	C19: from Spanish and Portuguese, from Latin silva forest
selva	1.
	syl	sel+va
	pron	<1selv*>
	pos	n.
	def	dense equatorial forest, esp. in the Amazon basin, characterized by tall broad-leaved evergreen trees, epiphytes, lianas, etc.
selva	2.
	syl	sel+va
	pron	<1selv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tract of such forest.
selvage	ety	C15: from #7self+edge ; related to Dutch selfegghe, German Selbende 
selvedge	alt
	head	selvage
	or	selvage
	syl	sel+vedge
	pron	<1selviJ>
	pos	n.
selvage	1.
	or	selvedge
	syl	sel+vage
	pron	<1selviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the finished nonfraying edge of a length of woven fabric.
selvage	2.
	or	selvedge
	syl	sel+vage
	pron	<1selviJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar strip of material allowed in fabricating a metal or plastic article, used esp. for handling components during manufacture.
selvaged	sub
	head	selvage
	syl	sel+vaged
	pos	adj.
selves	0.a.
	syl	selves
	pron	<selvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {self}.
selves	0.b.
	syl	selves
	pron	<selvz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	ourselves, yourselves, themselves.
sem	1.
	syl	sem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	semester.
sem	2.
	syl	sem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	semicolon.
Sem	1.
	syl	Sem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Seminary.
Sem	2.
	syl	Sem.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Semitic.
semanteme	0.
	syl	se+man+teme
	pron	<si1m@ntEm>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sememe} (sense 2).
semantic	ety	C19: from Greek s*_emantikos having significance, from s*_emainein to signify, from s*_ema a sign
semantic	1.
	syl	se+man+tic
	pron	<si1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to meaning or arising from distinctions between the meanings of different words or symbols.
semantic	2.
	syl	se+man+tic
	pron	<si1m@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to semantics.
semantically	sub
	head	semantic
	syl	se+1man+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
semantics	1.
	syl	se+man+tics
	pron	<si1m@ntiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of linguistics that deals with the study of meaning, changes in meaning, and the principles that govern the relationship between sentences or words and their meanings.
semantics	2.
	syl	se+man+tics
	pron	<si1m@ntiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the relationships between signs and symbols and what they represent.
semantics	3.
	syl	se+man+tics
	pron	<si1m@ntiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the principles that determine the truth-values of the formulas in a logical system.
semanticist	sub
	head	semantics
	syl	se+1man+ti+cist
	pos	n.
semaphore	ety	C19: via French, from Greek s*_ema a signal+-#7phore 
semaphore	1.
	syl	sem:a+phore
	pron	<1sem*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for conveying information by means of visual signals, as with movable arms or railway signals, flags, etc.
semaphore	2.
	syl	sem:a+phore
	pron	<1sem*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of signalling by holding a flag in each hand and moving the arms to designated positions to denote each letter of the alphabet.
semaphore	3.
	syl	sem:a+phore
	pron	<1sem*2fc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to signal (information) by means of semaphore.
semaphoric	sub
	head	semaphore
	or	semaphorical
	syl	sem:a+phor+ic
	pron	<2sem*1forik>
	pos	adj.
semaphorical	sub
	head	semaphore
	or	semaphoric
	syl	sem:a+1phor:i+cal
	pos	adj.
semaphorically	sub
	head	semaphore
	syl	sem:a+1phor:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Samarang	alt
	head	Semarang
	or	Semarang
	syl	Sa+ma+rang
	pron	<s*1ma:ra:G>
	pos	n.
Semarang	0.
	or	Samarang
	syl	Se+ma+rang
	pron	<s*1ma:ra:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Indonesia, in N Java on the Java Sea. Pop.: 646590 (1971).
semasiology	ety	C19: from Greek s*_emasia meaning, from s*_emainein to signify+-#7logy 
semasiology	0.
	syl	se+ma+si:ol+o:gy
	pron	<si2mAsi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {semantics}.
semasiological	sub
	head	semasiology
	syl	se+ma+si:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<si2mAsi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
semasiologically	sub
	head	semasiology
	syl	se+2ma+si:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
semasiologist	sub
	head	semasiology
	syl	se+2ma+si+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
sematic	ety	C19: from Greek s*_ema a sign
sematic	0.
	syl	se+mat+ic
	pron	<si1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the conspicuous coloration of certain animals
	def	acting as a warning, esp. to potential predators.
sematology	ety	C19: from Greek s*_emat-, s*_ema sign+-#7logy 
sematology	0.
	syl	sem:a+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2sem*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {semantics}.
semblable	ety	C14: from Old French, from sembler to seem; see #7semblance 
semblable	1.
	syl	sem+bla+ble
	pron	<1sembl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	resembling or similar.
semblable	2.
	syl	sem+bla+ble
	pron	<1sembl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	apparent rather than real.
semblable	3.
	syl	sem+bla+ble
	pron	<1sembl*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	something that resembles another thing.
semblable	4.
	syl	sem+bla+ble
	pron	<1sembl*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a resemblance.
semblably	sub
	head	semblable
	syl	sem+bla+bly
	pos	adv.
semblance	ety	C13: from Old French, from sembler to seem, from Latin simul*_are to imitate, from similis like
semblance	1.
	syl	sem+blance
	pron	<1sembl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	outward appearance, esp. without any inner substance or reality.
semblance	2.
	syl	sem+blance
	pron	<1sembl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a resemblance or copy.
sem'e	ety	C16: from French, literally: sown, from semer to sow, from Latin s*_emin*_are, from s*_emen seed
sem'ee	alt
	head	sem'e
	or	sem'e
	syl	se+m*'ee
	pron	<1semA>, French <s*1mA>
	pos	adj.
sem'e	0.
	or	sem'ee
	syl	se:m*'e
	pron	<1semA>, French <s*1mA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by of
	def	dotted (with).
	exam	1	sem*'e of fleurs-de-lis gules.
semei-	0.
	syl	se:mei-
	def	for words beginning thus, see the more common spelling in {semi-}.
Semele	0.
	syl	Sem:e:le
	pron	<1semili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	mother of Dionysus by Zeus.
sememe	ety	C20 (coined in 1933 by L. B#7loomfield) : from Greek s*_ema a sign+-#7eme 
sememe	1.
	syl	sem+eme
	pron	<1sEmEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the meaning of a morpheme.
sememe	2.
	syl	sem+eme
	pron	<1sEmEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	Also called: {semanteme}. a minimum unit of meaning in terms of which it is sometimes proposed that meaning in general might be analysed.
semen	ety	C14: from Latin: seed
semen	1.
	syl	se+men
	pron	<1sEmen>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick whitish fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated from the male genital tract.
semen	2.
	syl	se+men
	pron	<1sEmen>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sperm}.
Semeroe	alt
	head	Semeru
	or	Semeru
	syl	Se+me+roe
	pron	<s*1meru:>
	pos	n.
Semeru	0.
	or	Semeroe
	syl	Se+me+ru
	pron	<s*1meru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in Indonesia: the highest peak in Java. Height: 3676 m (12060 ft.).
semester	ety	C19: via German from Latin s*_emestris half-yearly, from sex six+ mensis a month
semester	1.
	syl	se+mes+ter
	pron	<si1mest*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	either of two divisions of the academic year, ranging from 15 to 18 weeks.
semester	2.
	syl	se+mes+ter
	pron	<si1mest*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in German universities
	def	a session of six months.
semestral	sub
	head	semester
	syl	se+1mes+tral
	pos	adj.
semi	1.
	syl	sem:i
	pron	<1semi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	short for {semidetached (house) }.
semi	2.
	syl	sem:i
	pron	<1semi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {semifinal}.
semi	3.
	syl	sem:i
	pron	<1semi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S., Austral.
	def	short for {semitrailer}.
semi-	ety	from Latin; compare Old English s*_om-, s*_am- half, Greek h*_emi- 
semi-	1.
	syl	sem:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	half.
	exam	1	semicircle.
semi-	2.
	syl	sem:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	partially, partly, not completely, or almost.
	exam	1	semi?!professional;
	exam	2	semifinal.
semi-	3.
	syl	sem:i-
	pos	prefix.
	def	occurring twice in a specified period of time.
	exam	1	semiannual;
	exam	2	semiweekly.
semiannual	1.
	syl	sem:i+an+nu:al
	pron	<2semi1@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every half-year.
semiannual	2.
	syl	sem:i+an+nu:al
	pron	<2semi1@nju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for half a year.
semiannually	sub
	head	semiannual
	syl	sem:i+1an+nu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
semiaquatic	0.
	syl	sem:i+a:quat+ic
	pron	<2semi*1kw@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms, esp. plants
	def	occurring close to the water and sometimes within it.
semiarid	0.
	syl	sem:i+ar+id
	pron	<2semi1@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by scanty rainfall and scrubby vegetation, often occurring in continental interiors.
semiaridity	sub
	head	semiarid
	syl	sem:i+a:1rid+i:ty
	pos	n.
semiautomatic	1.
	syl	sem:i+au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2semi2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly automatic.
semiautomatic	2.
	syl	sem:i+au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2semi2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm
	def	self-loading but firing only one shot at each pull of the trigger. Compare { {automatic} (sense 5)}.
semiautomatic	3.
	syl	sem:i+au:to+mat+ic
	pron	<2semi2c:t*1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiautomatic firearm.
semiautomatically	sub
	head	semiautomatic
	syl	sem:i+2au:to+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Semi-Bantu	1.
	syl	Sem:i-Ban:tu
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages of W Africa, mainly SE Nigeria and Cameroon, that were not traditionally classed as Bantu but that show certain essential Bantu characteristics. They are now classed with Bantu in the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Semi-Bantu	2.
	syl	Sem:i-Ban:tu
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
	infl
	head	semibold
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
semibold	1.
	syl	sem:i+bold
	pron	<2semi1b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a weight of typeface between medium and bold face.
semibold	2.
	syl	sem:i+bold
	pron	<2semi1b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting matter printed in this. {~}
semibold	3.
	syl	sem:i+bold
	pron	<2semi1b*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	semibold type. |&2560|
semibreve	0.
	syl	sem:i+breve
	pron	<1semi2brEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note, now the longest in common use, having a time value that may be divided by any power of 2 to give all other notes. Usual U.S. name: {whole note}. See also { {breve} (sense 2)}.
semicentennial	1.
	syl	sem:i+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2semisen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to the 50th anniversary of some event.
semicentennial	2.
	syl	sem:i+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2semisen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring once every 50 years.
semicentennial	3.
	syl	sem:i+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2semisen1teni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a 50th anniversary.
semicircle	1.a.
	syl	sem:i+cir+cle
	pron	<1semi2sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	one half of a circle.
semicircle	1.b.
	syl	sem:i+cir+cle
	pron	<1semi2sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	half the circumference of a circle.
semicircle	2.
	syl	sem:i+cir+cle
	pron	<1semi2sR:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything having the shape or form of half a circle.
semicircular	sub
	head	semicircle
	syl	sem:i+cir+cu+lar
	pron	<2semi1sR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
semicircularly	sub
	head	semicircle
	syl	sem:i+1cir+cu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
semicircular canal	0.
	syl	sem:i+cir+cu+lar ca+nal
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of the three looped fluid-filled membranous tubes, at right angles to one another, that comprise the labyrinth of the ear: concerned with the sense of orientation and equilibrium.
semicolon	0.
	syl	sem:i+co+lon
	pron	<2semi1k*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the punctuation mark (;) used to indicate a pause intermediate in value or length between that of a comma and that of a full stop.
semiconductor	1.
	syl	sem:i+con+duc+tor
	pron	<2semik*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as germanium or silicon, that has an electrical conductivity that increases with temperature and is intermediate between that of a metal and an insulator. The behaviour may be exhibited by the pure substance ({intrinsic semiconductor}) or as a result of impurities ({extrinsic semiconductor) }.
semiconductor	2.a.
	syl	sem:i+con+duc+tor
	pron	<2semik*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a transistor or integrated circuit, that depends on the properties of such a substance.
semiconductor	2.b.
	syl	sem:i+con+duc+tor
	pron	<2semik*n1d^kt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a semiconductor diode.
semiconduction	sub
	head	semiconductor
	syl	sem:i+con+1duc+tion
	pos	n.
semiconscious	0.
	syl	sem:i+con+scious
	pron	<2semi1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully conscious.
semiconsciously	sub
	head	semiconscious
	syl	sem:i+1con+scious+ly
	pos	adv.
semiconsciousness	sub
	head	semiconscious
	syl	sem:i+1con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
semidetached	0.a.
	syl	sem:i+de+tached
	pron	<2semidi1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building
	def	joined to another on one side by a common wall.
semidetached	0.b.
	syl	sem:i+de+tached
	pron	<2semidi1t@Ct>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	they live in a suburban semidetached.
semidiurnal	1.
	syl	sem:i+di+ur+nal
	pron	<2semidI1R:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or continuing during half a day.
semidiurnal	2.
	syl	sem:i+di+ur+nal
	pron	<2semidI1R:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every 12 hours.
semidome	0.
	syl	sem:i+dome
	pron	<1semi2d*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a half-dome, esp. one used to cover a semicircular apse.
semielliptical	0.
	syl	sem:i+el+lip+ti+cal
	pron	<2semii1liptikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like one half of an ellipse, esp. one divided along the major axis.
semifinal	0.a.
	syl	sem:i+fi+nal
	pron	<2semi1fInL>
	pos	n.
	def	the round before the final in a competition.
semifinal	0.b.
	syl	sem:i+fi+nal
	pron	<2semi1fInL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the semifinal draw.
semifinalist	0.
	syl	sem:i+fi+nal+ist
	pron	<2semi1fInList>
	pos	n.
	def	a player or team taking part in a semifinal.
semifluid	1.
	syl	sem:i+flu+id
	pron	<2semi1flu:id>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having properties between those of a liquid and those of a solid.
semifluid	2.
	syl	sem:i+flu+id
	pron	<2semi1flu:id>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a substance that has such properties because of high viscosity.
	exam	1	tar is a semifluid.
semifluid	xref
	syl	sem:i+flu+id
	pron	<2semi1flu:id>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	Also: {semiliquid}.
semifluidity	sub
	head	semifluid
	syl	sem:i+flu+1id+i:ty
	pos	n.
semiliterate	1.
	syl	sem:i+lit+er+ate
	pron	<2semi1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	hardly able to read or write.
semiliterate	2.
	syl	sem:i+lit+er+ate
	pron	<2semi1lit*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to read but not to write.
semilunar	0.
	syl	sem:i+lu+nar
	pron	<2semi1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a crescent or half-moon.
semilunar valve	0.
	syl	sem:i+lu+nar valve
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	either of two crescent-shaped valves, one in the aorta and one in the pulmonary artery, that prevent regurgitation of blood into the heart.
seminal	ety	C14: from Late Latin s*_emin*_alis belonging to seed, from Latin s*_emen seed
seminal	1.
	syl	sem:i+nal
	pron	<1semin*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	potentially capable of development.
seminal	2.
	syl	sem:i+nal
	pron	<1semin*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly original, influential and important.
seminal	3.
	syl	sem:i+nal
	pron	<1semin*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	rudimentary or unformed.
seminal	4.
	syl	sem:i+nal
	pron	<1semin*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to semen.
	exam	1	seminal fluid.
seminal	5.
	syl	sem:i+nal
	pron	<1semin*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of or relating to seed.
seminality	sub
	head	seminal
	syl	sem:i+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
seminally	sub
	head	seminal
	syl	sem:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
seminar	ety	C19: via German from Latin s*_emin*_arium #7seminary 
seminar	1.
	syl	sem:i+nar
	pron	<1semi2na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of students meeting regularly under the guidance of a tutor, professor, etc., to exchange information, discuss theories, etc.
seminar	2.
	syl	sem:i+nar
	pron	<1semi2na:>
	pos	n.
	def	one such meeting or the place in which it is held.
seminar	3.
	syl	sem:i+nar
	pron	<1semi2na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a higher course for postgraduates.
seminar	4.
	syl	sem:i+nar
	pron	<1semi2na:>
	pos	n.
	def	any group or meeting for holding discussions or exchanging information.
seminarian	0.
	syl	sem:i+nar+i:an
	pron	<2semi1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a student at a seminary.
seminary	ety	C15: from Latin s*_emin*_arium a nursery garden, from s*_emen seed
seminaries	infl
	head	seminary
	syl	sem:i+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seminary	1.
	syl	sem:i+nar:y
	pron	<1semin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an academy for the training of priests, rabbis, etc.
seminary	2.
	syl	sem:i+nar:y
	pron	<1semin*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a private secondary school, esp. for girls.
seminary	3.
	syl	sem:i+nar:y
	pron	<1semin*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {seminar} (sense 1).
seminary	4.
	syl	sem:i+nar:y
	pron	<1semin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where something is grown.
seminary	5.
	syl	sem:i+nar:y
	pron	<1semin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {seminal}.
seminarial	sub
	head	seminary
	syl	sem:i+1nar+i:al
	pos	adj.
semination	ety	C16: from Late Latin s*_emin*_ati*_o, from Latin s*_emin*_are to sow, from s*_emen seed
semination	0.
	syl	sem:i+na+tion
	pron	<2semi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the production, dispersal, or sowing of seed.
seminiferous	1.
	syl	sem:i+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2semi1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, conveying, or producing semen.
	exam	1	the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
seminiferous	2.
	syl	sem:i+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2semi1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	bearing or producing seeds.
Seminole	ety	from Creek siman*'o-li fugitive, from American Spanish cimarr*'on runaway
Seminoles	infl
	head	Seminole
	or	Seminole
	syl	Sem:i+noles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Seminole	infl
	or	Seminoles
	syl	Sem:i+nole
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Seminole	1.
	syl	Sem:i+nole
	pron	<1semi2n*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people consisting of Creeks who moved into Florida in the 18th century.
Seminole	2.
	syl	Sem:i+nole
	pron	<1semi2n*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Muskhogean family.
semiology	ety	C17 (in the sense @6sign language@9): from Greek s*_emeion sign+-#7logy 
semeiology	alt
	head	semiology
	or	semiology
	syl	se+mei+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2semi1ol*Ji>, <2sEmi->
	pos	n.
semiology	0.
	or	semeiology
	syl	se+mi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2semi1ol*Ji>, <2sEmi->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {semiotics}.
semiologic	sub
	head	semiology
	syl	se+mi:o+log+ic
	pron	<2semi*1loJik>, <2sEmi->
	pos	adj.
semiological	sub
	head	semiology
	or	semeiologic
	syl	se+mi:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
semeiologic	sub
	head	semiology
	or	semiological
	syl	se+mei:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
semeiological	sub
	head	semiology
	syl	se+mei:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
semiologist	sub
	head	semiology
	or	semeiologist
	syl	se+mi+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
semeiologist	sub
	head	semiology
	or	semiologist
	syl	se+mei+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
semiotic	ety	C17: from Greek s*_emei*_otikos taking note of signs, from s*_emeion a sign
semeiotic	alt
	head	semiotic
	or	semiotic
	syl	se+mei+ot+ic
	pron	<2semi1otik>, <2sEmi->
	pos	adj.
semiotic	1.
	or	semeiotic
	syl	se+mi+ot+ic
	pron	<2semi1otik>, <2sEmi->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to signs and symbols, esp. spoken or written signs.
semiotic	2.
	or	semeiotic
	syl	se+mi+ot+ic
	pron	<2semi1otik>, <2sEmi->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to semiotics.
semiotic	3.
	or	semeiotic
	syl	se+mi+ot+ic
	pron	<2semi1otik>, <2sEmi->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the symptoms of disease; symptomatic.
semeiotics	alt
	head	semiotics
	or	semiotics
	syl	se+mei+ot+ics
	pron	<2semi1otiks>, <2sEmi->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
semiotics	1.
	or	semeiotics
	syl	se+mi+ot+ics
	pron	<2semi1otiks>, <2sEmi->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of signs and symbols, esp. the relations between written or spoken signs and their referents in the physical world or the world of ideas. See also {semantics, syntactics, pragmatics}.
semiotics	2.
	or	semeiotics
	syl	se+mi+ot+ics
	pron	<2semi1otiks>, <2sEmi->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the scientific study of the symptoms of disease; symptomatology. {~} Also called: {semiology, semeiology}.
Semipalatinsk	0.
	syl	Se+mi+pa+la+tinsk
	pron	Russian <simipa1latinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the NE Kazakh SSR on the Irtysh River. Pop.: 271000 (1975 est.).
semipalmated	alt
	head	semipalmate
	or	semipalmate
	syl	sem:i+pal+mat+ed
	pos	adj.
semipalmate	0.
	or	semipalmated
	syl	sem:i+pal+mate
	pron	<2semi1pa:lmit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the feet of some birds
	def	having the front three toes partly webbed.
semiparasitic	1.
	syl	sem:i+par:a+sit+ic
	pron	<2semi2p@r*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	obtaining shelter and some food from a host but undergoing photosynthesis at the same time.
semiparasitic	2.
	syl	sem:i+par:a+sit+ic
	pron	<2semi2p@r*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or animals, esp. fungi
	def	usually parasitic but capable of living as a saprophyte. &- {sem@.i+par@.a+site} (@!s$em$I#!p@ar$$sa$It)
semiparasitism	sub
	head	semiparasitic
	syl	sem:i+par:a+sit+ism
	pron	<2semi1p@r*si2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
semipermeable	0.
	syl	sem:i+per+me:a:ble
	pron	<2semi1pR:mi*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a cell membrane
	def	selectively permeable.
semipermeability	sub
	head	semipermeable
	syl	sem:i+2per+me:a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
semiporcelain	0.
	syl	sem:i+porce+lain
	pron	<2semi1pc:slin>
	pos	n.
	def	a durable porcellaneous stoneware; stone china.
semipostal	0.
	syl	sem:i+post+al
	pron	<2semi1p*ustL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philately, chiefly U.S.
	def	denot?!ing stamps where all or part of the receipts from sale are given to some charitable cause.
semiprecious	0.
	syl	sem:i+pre:cious
	pron	<2semi1preS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain stones
	def	having less value than a precious stone.
semipros	infl
	head	semipro
	syl	sem:i+pros.
	pos	adj. n.
	mod	pl.
semipro	0.
	syl	sem:i+pro
	pron	<1semi2pr*u>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	short for {semiprofessional}.
semiprofessional	1.
	syl	sem:i+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2semipr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	engaged in an activity or sport part-time but for pay.
semiprofessional	2.
	syl	sem:i+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2semipr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an activity or sport
	def	engaged in by semiprofessional people.
semiprofessional	3.
	syl	sem:i+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2semipr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a person whose activities are professional in some respects.
	exam	1	a semiprofessional pianist.
semiprofessional	4.
	syl	sem:i+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2semipr*1feS*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a semi?!professional person.
semiprofessionally	sub
	head	semiprofessional
	syl	sem:i+pro+1fes+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
semiquaver	0.
	syl	sem:i+qua+ver
	pron	<1semi2kwAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a note having the time value of one-sixteenth of a semibreve. Usual U.S. name: {sixteenth note}.
Semiramis	0.
	syl	Se+mir:a+mis
	pron	<se1mir*mis>
	pos	n.
	def	the legendary founder of Babylon and wife of Ninus, king of Assyria, which she ruled with great skill after his death.
semirigid	1.
	syl	sem:i+rig+id
	pron	<2semi1riJid>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly but not wholly rigid.
semirigid	2.
	syl	sem:i+rig+id
	pron	<2semi1riJid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an airship
	def	maintaining shape by means of a main support?!ing keel and internal gas pressure.
semiskilled	0.
	syl	sem:i+skilled
	pron	<2semi1skild>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly skilled or trained but not sufficiently so to perform specialized work.
semisolid	1.a.
	syl	sem:i+sol+id
	pron	<2semi1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a viscosity and rigidity intermediate between that of a solid and a liquid.
semisolid	1.b.
	syl	sem:i+sol+id
	pron	<2semi1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly solid.
semisolid	2.
	syl	sem:i+sol+id
	pron	<2semi1solid>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance in this state.
Semite	ety	C19: from New Latin s*_em*_ita descendant of Shem, via Greek S*_em, from Hebrew S#7hem 
Shemite	alt
	head	Semite
	or	Semite
	syl	Shem+ite
	pos	n.
Semite	1.
	or	Shemite
	syl	Se+mite
	pron	<1sEmIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the group of Caucasoid peoples who speak a Semitic language, including the Jews and Arabs as well as the ancient Babylonians, Assyrians, and Phoenicians.
Semite	2.
	or	Shemite
	syl	Se+mite
	pron	<1sEmIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for a {Jew}.
Shemitic	alt
	head	Semitic
	or	Semitic
	syl	She+mit+ic
	pos	n.
Semitic	1.
	or	Shemitic
	syl	Se+mit+ic
	pron	<si1mitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch or subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages that includes Arabic, Hebrew, Aramaic, Amharic, and such ancient languages as Akkadian and Phoenician.
Semitic	2.
	or	Shemitic
	syl	Se+mit+ic
	pron	<si1mitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or belonging to this group of languages.
Semitic	3.
	or	Shemitic
	syl	Se+mit+ic
	pron	<si1mitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or characteristic of any of the peoples speaking a Semitic language, esp. the Jews or the Arabs.
Semitic	4.
	or	Shemitic
	syl	Se+mit+ic
	pron	<si1mitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Jewish}.
Semitics	0.
	syl	Se+mit+ics
	pron	<si1mitiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of Semitic languages and culture.
Semitist	sub
	head	Semitics
	syl	Sem:i+tist
	pron	<1semitist>
	pos	n.
Semito-Hamitic	1.
	syl	Sem:i:to-Ha:mit:ic
	pron	<1semit*uh@1mitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {Afro-Asiatic} family of languages.
Semito-Hamitic	2.
	syl	Sem:i:to-Ha:mit:ic
	pron	<1semit*uh@1mitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to this family of languages.
semitone	0.
	syl	sem:i+tone
	pron	<1semi2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval corresponding to a frequency difference of 100 cents as measured in the system of equal temperament, and denoting the pitch difference between certain adjacent degrees of the diatonic scale ({diatonic semitone}) or between one note and its sharpened or flattened equivalent ({chromatic semitone}) ; minor second. Also called (U.S.): {half step}. Compare {whole tone}.
semitonic	sub
	head	semitone
	syl	sem:i+ton+ic
	pron	<2semi1tonik>
	pos	adj.
semitonally	sub
	head	semitone
	syl	sem:i+1ton+al+ly
	pos	adv.
semitrailer	0.
	syl	sem:i+trail+er
	pron	<2semi1trAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of trailer or articulated lorry that has wheels only at the rear, the front end being supported by the towing vehicle.
semitropical	1.
	syl	sem:i+trop:i+cal
	pron	<2semi1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	partly tropical.
semitropical	2.
	syl	sem:i+trop:i+cal
	pron	<2semi1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {subtropical}.
semitropics	sub
	head	semitropical
	syl	sem:i+1trop+ics
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
semivitreous	1.
	syl	sem:i+vit+re:ous
	pron	<2semi1vitri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	partially vitreous.
semivitreous	2.
	syl	sem:i+vit+re:ous
	pron	<2semi1vitri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ceramics.
	def	not wholly impervious to liquid.
semivocalic	alt
	head	semivocal
	or	semivocal
	syl	sem:i+vo+cal+ic
	pron	<2semiv*u1k@lik>
	pos	adj.
semivocal	0.
	or	semivocalic
	syl	sem:i+vo+cal
	pron	<2semi1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a semivowel.
semivowel	1.
	syl	sem:i+vow+el
	pron	<1semi2vau*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a vowel-like sound that acts like a consonant, in that it serves the same function in a syllable carrying the same amount of prominence as a consonant relative to a true vowel, the nucleus of the syllable. In English and many other languages the chief semivowels are (w) in and (j), represented as in
semivowel	2.
	syl	sem:i+vow+el
	pron	<1semi2vau*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a frictionless continuant classified as one of the liquids; (l) or (r).
semivowel	xref
	syl	sem:i+vow+el
	pron	<1semi2vau*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	Also called: {glide}.
semiyearly	0.
	syl	sem:i+year+ly
	pron	<2semi1ji*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {semiannual}.
semolina	ety	C18: from Italian semolino, diminutive of semola bran, from Latin simila very fine wheat flour
semolina	0.
	syl	sem:o+li+na
	pron	<2sem*1lEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the large hard grains of wheat left after flour has been bolted, used for puddings, soups, etc.
Sempach	0.
	syl	Sem+pach
	pron	German <1zempax>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in central Switzerland, in Lucerne canton on {Lake Sempach}: scene of the victory (1386) of the Swiss over the Hapsburgs.
semper fidelis	0.
	syl	sem+per fi+de+lis
	pron	Latin. <1semp*> <fi1dAlis>
	def	always faithful.
semper paratus	0.
	syl	sem+per pa+ra+tus
	pron	Latin. <1semp*> <p*1ra:t*s>
	def	always prepared.
sempiternal	ety	C15: from Old French sempiternel, from Late Latin sempitern*_alis, from Latin sempiternus, from semper always+ aeternus #7eternal 
sempiternal	0.
	syl	sem+pi+ter+nal
	pron	<2sempi1tR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	everlasting; eternal.
sempiternally	sub
	head	sempiternal
	syl	sem+pi+1ter+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
sempiternity	sub
	head	sempiternal
	syl	sem+pi+ter+ni:ty
	pron	<2sempi1tR:niti>
	pos	n.
semplice	ety	Italian: simple, from Latin simplex 
semplice	0.
	syl	sem+pli+ce
	pron	<1sempliCi>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed in a simple manner.
sempre	ety	Italian: always, from Latin semper 
sempre	0.
	syl	sem+pre
	pron	<1sempri>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. preceding a tempo or dynamic marking
	def	always; consistently. It is used to indicate that a specified volume, tempo, etc., is to be sustained throughout a piece or passage.
sempstress	0.
	syl	semp+stress
	pron	<1sempstris>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {seamstress}.
sen	ety	C19: ultimately from Chinese ch'ien coin
sen	infl
	syl	sen.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sen	0.
	syl	sen
	pron	<sen>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of Japan, Indonesia, and Cambodia, worth one hundredth of the yen, the rupiah, and the riel respectively.
SEN	alt
	or	SEN
	syl	S.E.N.
SEN	0.
	or	SEN
	syl	SEN
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	State Enrolled Nurse.
sen	alt
	head	Sen
	or	Sen
	syl	sen.
Sen	1.
	or	sen
	syl	Sen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	senate.
Sen	2.
	or	sen
	syl	Sen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	senator.
Sen	3.
	or	sen
	syl	Sen.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	senior.
sena	ety	Hindi
sena	0.
	syl	se:na
	pron	<1sAna:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	the army: used in the names of certain paramilitary political organizations.
senarmontite	ety	C19: named after Henri de S*'enarmont (died 1862), French mineralogist
senarmontite	0.
	syl	sen+ar+mon+tite
	pron	<2sena:1montIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or grey mineral consisting of antimony trioxide in cubic crystalline form. Formula: Sb\2O\3.
senary	ety	C17: from Latin s*_en*_arius, from s*_en*_i six each, from sex #7six 
senary	0.
	syl	sen+a:ry
	pron	<1sEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the number six; having six parts or units.
senate	ety	C13: from Latin sen*_atus council of the elders, from senex an old man
senate	1.
	syl	sen+ate
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	def	any legislative or governing body considered to resemble a Senate.
senate	2.
	syl	sen+ate
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	def	the main governing body at some colleges and universities.
Senate	1.
	syl	Sen+ate
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the upper chamber of the legislatures of the U.S., Canada, Australia, and many other countries.
Senate	2.
	syl	Sen+ate
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the legislative council of ancient Rome. Originally the council of the kings, the Senate became the highest legislative, judicial, and religious authority in republican Rome.
Senate	3.
	syl	Sen+ate
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the ruling body of certain free cities in medieval and modern Europe.
senator	1.
	syl	sen:a+tor
	pron	<1sen*t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a member of a Senate or senate.
senator	2.
	syl	sen:a+tor
	pron	<1sen*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any legislator or statesman.
senatorial	1.
	syl	sen:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2sen*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, befitting, or characteristic of a senator.
senatorial	2.
	syl	sen:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2sen*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of senators.
senatorial	3.
	syl	sen:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2sen*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	electing or entitled to representation by a senator.
	exam	1	senatorial districts.
senatorially	sub
	head	senatorial
	syl	sen:a+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
senatus consulta	infl
	head	senatus consultum
	syl	se+na+tus con+sul+ta
	pron	<k*n1sult*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
senatus consultum	0.
	syl	se+na+tus con+sul+tum
	pron	Latin. <s*1na:t*s> <k*n1sult*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a decree of the Senate of ancient Rome, taking the form of advice to a magistrate.
send	ety	Old English sendan; related to Old Norse senda, Gothic sandjan, Old High German senten 
sends	infl
	head	send
	syl	sends
	pos	vb.
sending	infl
	head	send
	syl	send+ing
	pos	vb.
sent	infl
	head	send
	syl	sent.
	pos	vb.
send	H1.1.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or order (a person or thing) to be taken, directed, or transmitted to another place.
	exam	1	to send a letter;
	exam	2	she sent the salesman away.
send	H1.2.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr. foll. by for; when; tr.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	to dispatch a request or command (for something or to do something).
	exam	1	he sent for a bottle of wine;
	exam	2	he sent to his son to come home.
send	H1.3.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct or cause to go to a place or point.
	exam	1	his blow sent the champion to the floor.
send	H1.4.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to a state or condition.
	exam	1	this noise will send me mad.
send	H1.5.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by forth, out, etc.
	def	to cause to issue; emit.
	exam	1	his cooking sent forth a lovely smell from the kitchen.
send	H1.6.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to happen or come.
	exam	1	misery sent by fate.
send	H1.7.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transmit (a message) by radio, esp. in the form of pulses.
send	H1.8.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to move to excitement or rapture.
	exam	1	this music really sends me.
send (someone) about his	9.
	head	send
	or	her business
	syl	send (someone) about his
	def	Also: {send (someone) packing}. to dismiss or get rid of (someone). {~}
send	H1.10.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {{swash} (sense 4)}.
sendable	sub
	head	send
	syl	send+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sender	sub
	head	send
	syl	send+er
	pos	n.
sends	infl
	head	send
	syl	sends
	pos	n.
sending	infl
	head	send
	syl	send+ing
	pos	n.
sent	infl
	head	send
	syl	sent.
	pos	n.
send	H2.0.
	syl	send
	pron	<send>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {scend}.
Sendai	0.
	syl	Sen+dai
	pron	<sen1dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on NE Honshu: university (1907). Pop.: 575603 (1974 est.).
sendal	ety	C13: from Old French cendal, from Medieval Latin cendalum; probably related to Greek sindon fine linen
sendal	1.
	syl	sen+dal
	pron	<1sendL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine silk fabric used, esp. in the Middle Ages, for ceremonial clothing, etc.
sendal	2.
	syl	sen+dal
	pron	<1sendL>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment of such fabric.
send down	1.
	syl	send down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to expel from a university, esp. permanently.
send down	2.
	syl	send down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send to prison.
sendoff	1.
	syl	send+off
	pron	<1send2of>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a demonstration of good wishes to a person about to set off on a journey, new career, etc.
sendoff	2.
	syl	send+off
	pron	<1send2of>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a start, esp. an auspicious one, to a venture.
send off	infl
	head	sendoff
	syl	send off.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
sendoff	3.
	syl	send+off
	pron	<1send2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause to depart; despatch.
sendoff	4.
	syl	send+off
	pron	<1send2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	Soccer, rugby, etc. of the referee
	def	to dismiss (a player) from the field of play for some offence.
sendoff	5.
	syl	send+off
	pron	<1send2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give a sendoff to.
send up	1.
	syl	send up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to send to prison.
send up	2.
	syl	send up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	to make fun of, esp. by doing an imitation or parody of.
	exam	1	he sent up the teacher marvellously.
send-up	infl
	head	send up
	syl	send-up.
	pos	n.
send up	3.
	syl	send up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	a parody or imitation.
Seneca	ety	C19: from Dutch Sennecaas (plural), probably of Algonquian origin
Senecas	infl
	head	Seneca
	or	Seneca
	syl	Sen+e:cas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Seneca	infl
	or	Senecas
	syl	Sen+e:ca
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Seneca	H1.1.
	syl	Sen+e:ca
	pron	<1senik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living south of Lake Ontario; one of the Iroquois peoples.
Seneca	H1.2.
	syl	Sen+e:ca
	pron	<1senik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
Lucius Annaeus	1.
	head	Seneca
	syl	Lu:ci:us An:nae:us
	pron	<*1nE*s>
	def	called ??4 #7b.c. -65 #7a.d., Roman philosopher, statesman, and dramatist; tutor and adviser to Nero. He was implicated in a plot to murder Nero and committed suicide. His works include Stoical essays on ethical subjects and tragedies that had a considerable influence on Elizabethan drama.
Seneca	H2.2.
	syl	Sen:e:ca
	pron	<1senik*>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {Mar@.cus} (#!m$a$:k$$s) {Lu@.ci@.us An@.nae@.us}, called or ??55 #7b.c. -??39 #7a.d., Roman writer on oratory and history.
senega	ety	C18: variant of Seneca (the Indian tribe)
senega	1.
	syl	sen+e:ga
	pron	<1senig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a milkwort plant, of the eastern U.S., with small white flowers.
senega	2.
	syl	sen+e:ga
	pron	<1senig*>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, used as an expectorant.
senega	xref
	syl	sen+e:ga
	pron	<1senig*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {senega snakeroot, seneca snakeroot}.
Senegal	0.
	syl	Sen+e:gal
	pron	<2seni1gc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Atlantic: made part of French West Africa in 1895; became fully independent in 1960; mostly low-lying, with semidesert in the north and tropical forest in the southwest. Official language: French. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: franc. Capital: Dakar. Pop.: 4315000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 197160 sq. km (76124 sq. miles).
Senegalese	sub
	head	Senegal
	syl	Sen+e:ga+lese
	pron	<2senig*1lEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Senegambia	0.
	syl	Sen+e:gam+bi:a
	pron	<2sen*1g@mbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W Africa, between the Senegal and Gambia Rivers: now mostly in Senegal.
senescent	ety	C17: from Latin sen*_escere to grow old, from senex old
senescent	1.
	syl	se+nes+cent
	pron	<si1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing old.
senescent	2.
	syl	se+nes+cent
	pron	<si1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of old age.
senescence	sub
	head	senescent
	syl	se+1nes+cence
	pos	n.
seneschal	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin siniscalcus, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German senescalh oldest servant, from sene- old+ scalh a servant
seneschal	1.
	syl	sen+e:schal
	pron	<1seniS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a steward of the household of a medieval prince or nobleman who took charge of domestic arrangements, etc.
seneschal	2.
	syl	sen+e:schal
	pron	<1seniS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cathedral official.
L'eopold S'edar	infl
	head	Senghor
	syl	L*'e:o:pold S*'e:dar
	pron	<lAcpcl> <sA1da:r>
	pos	n.
Senghor	0.
	syl	Sen:ghor
	pron	French <s*~e1gc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1906, Senegalese statesman and writer; president of Senegal since 1960.
senile	ety	C17: from Latin sen*_ilis, from senex an old man
senile	1.
	syl	se+nile
	pron	<1sEnIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of old age.
senile	2.
	syl	se+nile
	pron	<1sEnIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally or physically weak or infirm on account of old age.
senile	3.
	syl	se+nile
	pron	<1sEnIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land forms or rivers
	def	at an advanced stage in the cycle of erosion. See {{old} (sense 18)}.
senilely	sub
	head	senile
	syl	se+nile+ly
	pos	adv.
senior	ety	C14: from Latin: older, from senex old
senior	1.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	higher in rank or length of service.
senior	2.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	older in years.
	exam	1	senior citizens.
senior	3.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to adulthood, maturity, or old age.
	exam	1	senior privileges.
senior	4.a.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating more advanced or older pupils.
senior	4.b.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a secondary school.
senior	5.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior person.
senior	6.a.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior pupil, student, etc.
senior	6.b.
	syl	sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow of senior rank in an English university.
Senior	0.
	syl	Sen+ior
	pron	<1sEnj*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	being the older: used to distinguish the father from the son with the same first name or names.
	exam	1	Charles Parker, Senior.
senior citizen	0.
	syl	sen+ior cit:i+zen
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., euphemistic.
	def	an elderly person.
senior common room	0.
	syl	sen+ior com+mon room
	pos	n.
	usage	in British universities, colleges, etc.
	def	a common room for the use of academic staff. Compare {junior common room}.
seniorities	infl
	head	seniority
	syl	sen+ior+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seniority	1.
	syl	sen+ior+i:ty
	pron	<2sEni1oriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being senior.
seniority	2.
	syl	sen+ior+i:ty
	pron	<2sEni1oriti>
	pos	n.
	def	precedence in rank, etc., due to senior status.
Senlac	0.
	syl	Sen+lac
	pron	<1senl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a hill in Sussex: site of the Battle of Hastings in 1066.
senna	ety	C16: via New Latin from Arabic san*_a 
senna	1.
	syl	sen+na
	pron	<1sen*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical plants of the caesalpiniaceous genus esp. ({Arabian senna}) and ({Alexandrian senna}) , having typically yellow flowers and long pods.
senna leaf	2.
	head	senna
	syl	senna leaf.
	def	the dried leaflets of any of these plants, used as a cathartic and laxative.
senna pods	3.
	head	senna
	syl	senna pods.
	def	the dried fruits of any of these plants, used as a cathartic and laxative.
senna	xref
	syl	sen+na
	pron	<1sen*>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {bladder senna}.
Sennacherib	0.
	syl	Sen:nach:er:ib
	pron	<se1n@k*rib>
	pos	n.
	def	died 681 #7b.c., king of Assyria (705-681); son of Sargon II. He invaded Judah twice, defeated Babylon, and rebuilt Nineveh.
Sennar	1.
	syl	Sen+nar
	pron	<1sena:>, <se1na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the E Sudan, between the White Nile and the Blue Nile: a kingdom from the 16th to 19th centuries.
Sennar	2.
	syl	Sen+nar
	pron	<1sena:>, <se1na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in this region, on the Blue Nile: the nearby {Sennar Dam} (1925) supplies irrigation water to Gezira. Pop.: 10000 (1972 est.).
sennet	ety	C16: probably variant of #7signet (meaning @6a sign@9)
sennet	0.
	syl	sen+net
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	def	a fanfare: used as a stage direction in Elizabethan drama.
sennight	ety	Old English seofan nihte; see #7seven, night 
se'nnight	alt
	head	sennight
	or	sennight
	syl	se'n:night
	pron	<1senIt>
	pos	n.
sennight	0.
	or	se'nnight
	syl	sen+night
	pron	<1senIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {week}.
sennit	ety	C17: of unknown origin
sennit	1.
	syl	sen+nit
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat braided cordage used on ships.
sennit	2.
	syl	sen+nit
	pron	<1senit>
	pos	n.
	def	plaited straw, grass, palm leaves, etc., as for making hats.
senor	ety	Spanish, from Latin senior an older man, #7senior 
senors	infl
	head	senor
	or	senores
	syl	se+?~nors
	pron	Spanish <-1$jorAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
senores	infl
	head	senor
	or	senors
	syl	se+*~nor:es
	pron	Spanish <-1$jorAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
senor	0.
	syl	se+?~nor
	pron	<se1njc:>, Spanish <sA1$jor>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spaniard: a title of address equivalent to when placed before a name or when used alone.
senoras	infl
	head	senora
	syl	se+?~no+ras
	pron	<-r*z>, Spanish <-ras>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
senora	0.
	syl	se+?~no+ra
	pron	<se1njc:r*>, Spanish <sA1$jora>, Spanish <-ras>
	pos	n.
	def	a married Spanish or Spanish-speaking woman: a title of address equivalent to when placed before a name or when used alone.
senoritas	infl
	head	senorita
	syl	se+?~no+ri+tas
	pron	<-t*z>, Spanish <-tas>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
senorita	0.
	syl	se+?~no+ri+ta
	pron	<2senjc:1rEt*>, Spanish <2sA$jo1rita>, Spanish <-tas>
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried Spanish or Spanish-speaking woman: a title of address equivalent to when placed before a name or or when used alone.
sensate	ety	C16: from Late Latin sens*_atus endowed with sense, from Latin sensus #7sense 
sensated	alt
	head	sensate
	or	sensate
	syl	sen+sat+ed
	pos	adj.
sensate	1.
	or	sensated
	syl	sen+sate
	pron	<1sensAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	perceived by the senses.
sensate	2.
	or	sensated
	syl	sen+sate
	pron	<1sensAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	having the power of sensation.
sensately	sub
	head	sensate
	syl	sen+sate+ly
	pos	adv.
sensation	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin sens*_ati*_o, from Late Latin sens*_atus #7sensate 
sensation	1.
	syl	sen+sa+tion
	pron	<sen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the power of perceiving through the senses.
sensation	2.
	syl	sen+sa+tion
	pron	<sen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical condition or experience resulting from the stimulation of one of the sense organs.
	exam	1	a sensation of warmth.
sensation	3.
	syl	sen+sa+tion
	pron	<sen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a general feeling or awareness.
	exam	1	a sensation of fear.
sensation	4.
	syl	sen+sa+tion
	pron	<sen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of widespread public excitement.
	exam	1	his announce?!ment caused a sensation.
sensation	5.
	syl	sen+sa+tion
	pron	<sen1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that causes such a state.
	exam	1	your speech was a sensation.
sensationless	sub
	head	sensation
	syl	sen+1sa+tion+less
	pos	adj.
sensational	1.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al
	pron	<sen1sAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or intended to cause intense feelings, esp. of curiosity, horror, etc..
	exam	1	sensational disclosures in the press.
sensational	2.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al
	pron	<sen1sAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely good.
	exam	1	a sensational skater.
sensational	3.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al
	pron	<sen1sAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the faculty of sensation.
sensational	4.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al
	pron	<sen1sAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to sensationalism.
sensationally	sub
	head	sensational
	syl	sen+1sa+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sensationalism	1.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al+ism
	pron	<sen1sAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of sensational language, etc., to arouse an intense emotional response.
sensationalism	2.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al+ism
	pron	<sen1sAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	such sensational matter itself.
sensationalism	3.a.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al+ism
	pron	<sen1sAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that all knowledge derives from the senses.
sensationalism	3.b.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al+ism
	pron	<sen1sAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the doctrine that the ability to gratify the senses is the only criterion of goodness.
sensationalism	4.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al+ism
	pron	<sen1sAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the theory that all experience and mental life may be explained in terms of sensations and remembered images.
sensationalism	5.
	syl	sen+sa+tion+al+ism
	pron	<sen1sAS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aesthetics.
	def	the theory of the beauty of sensuality in the arts. Also called (for senses 3, 4): {sen+sa+tion+ism}. &- {sen+#!sa+tion+al+ist}
sensationalistic	sub
	head	sensationalism
	syl	sen+2sa+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
sense	ety	C14: from Latin s*_ensus, from sent*_ire to feel
sense	1.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the five faculties of sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch through which humans and animals perceive the external world.
sense	2.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	such faculties collectively; the ability to perceive.
sense	3.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling perceived through one of the senses.
	exam	1	a sense of warmth.
sense	4.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental perception or awareness.
	exam	1	a sense of happiness.
sense	5.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	moral discernment; understanding.
	exam	1	a sense of right and wrong.
sense	6.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	sound practical judgment or intelligence.
	exam	1	he is a man without any sense.
sense	7.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	reason or purpose.
	exam	1	what is the sense of going out in the rain??
sense	8.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	substance or gist; meaning.
	exam	1	what is the sense of this proverb??
sense	9.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion or consensus.
sense	10.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	one of two opposite directions in which a vector can operate.
make sense	11.
	head	sense
	syl	make sense.
	def	to be reasonable or understandable.
take leave of one's senses	12.
	head	sense
	syl	take leave of one's senses.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go mad.
sense	13.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive through one or more of the senses.
sense	14.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apprehend or detect without or in advance of the evidence of the senses.
sense	15.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to understand.
sense	16.a.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to test or locate the position of (a part of computer hardware).
sense	16.b.
	syl	sense
	pron	<sens>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read (data).
sense datum	0.
	syl	sense da+tum
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of sensation or empirical knowledge, such as a sharp pain or an after-image, detached from the information it may convey about reality.
senseless	1.
	syl	sense+less
	pron	<1senslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in sense; foolish.
	exam	1	a senseless plan.
senseless	2.
	syl	sense+less
	pron	<1senslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in feeling; unconscious.
senseless	3.
	syl	sense+less
	pron	<1senslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in perception; stupid.
senselessly	sub
	head	senseless
	syl	sense+less+ly
	pos	adv.
senselessness	sub
	head	senseless
	syl	sense+less+ness
	pos	n.
sense organ	0.
	syl	sense or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in animals that is specialized for receiving external stimuli and transmitting them in the form of nervous impulses to the brain.
sense perception	0.
	syl	sense per+cep+tion
	pos	n.
	def	awareness or perception gained through the senses rather than the intellect.
sensibilia	ety	Latin, neuter plural of sensibilis #7sensible 
sensibilia	0.
	syl	sen+si+bil:i:a
	pron	<2sensi1bili*>
	pos	n.
	def	that which can be sensed.
sensibilities	infl
	head	sensibility
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sensibility	1.
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to perceive or feel.
sensibility	2.
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the capacity for responding to emotion, impression, etc.
sensibility	3.
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the capacity for responding to aesthetic stimuli.
sensibility	4.
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	mental responsiveness; discernment; awareness.
sensibility	5.
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	emotional or moral feelings.
	exam	1	cruelty offends most people's sensibilities.
sensibility	6.
	syl	sen+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a plant of being susceptible to external influences, esp. attack by parasites.
sensible	ety	C14: from Old French, from Late Latin s*_ensibilis, from Latin sent*_ire to sense
sensible	1.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing good sense or judgment; practical.
sensible	2.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the capacity for sensation; sensitive.
sensible	3.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being apprehended by the senses.
sensible	4.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	perceptible to the mind.
sensible	5.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having perception; aware.
sensible	6.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily perceived; considerable.
sensible	7.
	syl	sen+si:ble
	pron	<1sensibL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sensible note}. a less common term for {leading note}.
sensibleness	sub
	head	sensible
	syl	sen+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
sensibly	sub
	head	sensible
	syl	sen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
sensible horizon	0.
	syl	sen+si:ble ho+ri+zon
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{horizon} (sense 2a.)}.
sensillum	ety	New Latin, diminutive of Latin sensus sense (Middle Latin: sense organ)
sensilla	infl
	head	sensillum
	syl	sen+sil+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sensillum	0.
	syl	sen+sil+lum
	pron	<sen1sil*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense organ in insects, typically consisting of a receptor organ in the integument connected to sensory neurons.
sensitive	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin s*_ensit*_ivus, from Latin sent*_ire to feel
sensitive	1.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power of sensation.
sensitive	2.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily irritated; delicate.
	exam	1	sensitive skin.
sensitive	3.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by external conditions or stimuli.
sensitive	4.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily offended.
sensitive	5.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the senses or the power of sensation.
sensitive	6.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of registering small differences or changes in amounts, quality, etc..
	exam	1	a sensitive instrument.
sensitive	7.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	having a high sensitivity.
	exam	1	a sensitive emulsion.
sensitive	8.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	connected with matters affecting national security, esp. through access to classified information.
sensitive	9.
	syl	sen+si+tive
	pron	<1sensitiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a stock market or prices
	def	quickly responsive to external influences and thus fluctuating or tending to fluctuate.
sensitively	sub
	head	sensitive
	syl	sen+si+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
sensitiveness	sub
	head	sensitive
	syl	sen+si+tive+ness
	pos	n.
sensitive plant	1.
	syl	sen+si+tive plant
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American mimosa plant, the leaflets and stems of which fold if touched.
sensitive plant	2.
	syl	sen+si+tive plant
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants, such as the caesalpiniaceous plant of E North America.
sensitivities	infl
	head	sensitivity
	syl	sen+si+tiv+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sensitivity	1.
	syl	sen+si+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being sensitive.
sensitivity	2.
	syl	sen+si+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the state, condition, or quality of reacting or being sensitive to an external stimulus, drug, allergen, etc.
sensitivity	3.
	syl	sen+si+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the magnitude or time of response of an instrument, circuit, etc., to an input signal, such as a current.
sensitivity	4.
	syl	sen+si+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2sensi1tiviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the degree of response of an emulsion to light or other actinic radiation, esp. to light of a particular colour, expressed in terms of its speed.
sensitise	alt
	head	sensitize
	or	sensitize
	syl	sen+si+tise
	pron	<1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
sensitize	1.
	or	sensitise
	syl	sen+si+tize
	pron	<1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sensitive.
sensitize	2.
	or	sensitise
	syl	sen+si+tize
	pron	<1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (an individual) sensitive to a drug, allergen, etc.
sensitize	3.
	or	sensitise
	syl	sen+si+tize
	pron	<1sensi2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to make (a material) sensitive to light or to other actinic radiation, esp. to light of a particular colour, by coating it with a photographic emulsion often containing special chemicals, such as dyes.
sensitization	sub
	head	sensitize
	or	sensitisation
	syl	sen+si+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sensitisation	sub
	head	sensitize
	or	sensitization
	syl	sen+si+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
sensitizer	sub
	head	sensitize
	or	sensitiser
	syl	sen+si+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
sensitiser	sub
	head	sensitize
	or	sensitizer
	syl	sen+si+2tis+er
	pos	n.
sensitometer	0.
	syl	sen+si+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2sensi1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the sensitivity to light of a photographic material over a range of exposures.
sensitometry	sub
	head	sensitometer
	syl	sen+si+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
sensor	ety	C19: from Latin s*_ensus perceived, from sent*_ire to observe
sensor	0.
	syl	sen+sor
	pron	<1sens*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything, such as a photoelectric cell, that receives a signal or stimulus and responds to it.
sensomotor	alt
	head	sensorimotor
	or	sensorimotor
	syl	sen+so+mo+tor
	pron	<2sens*1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
sensorimotor	0.
	or	sensomotor
	syl	sen+so+ri+mo+tor
	pron	<2sens*ri1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to both the sensory and motor functions of an organism or to the nerves controlling them.
sensorium	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Latin s*_ensus felt, from sent*_ire to perceive
sensorium	1.
	syl	sen+so+ri:um
	pron	<sen1sc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of the brain considered responsible for receiving and integrating sensations from the outside world.
sensorium	2.
	syl	sen+so+ri:um
	pron	<sen1sc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the entire sensory and intellectual apparatus of the body.
sensorial	alt
	head	sensory
	or	sensory
	syl	sen+so+ri:al
	pron	<sen1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
sensory	1.
	or	sensorial
	syl	sen+so+ry
	pron	<1sens*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the senses or the power of sensation.
sensory	2.
	or	sensorial
	syl	sen+so+ry
	pron	<1sens*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to those processes and structures within an organism that receive stimuli from the environment and convey them to the brain.
sensory deprivation	0.
	syl	sen+so+ry dep+ri+va+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	an experimental situation in which all stimulation is cut off from the sensory receptors.
sensual	1.
	syl	sen+su:al
	pron	<1sensju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of the senses or sense organs; bodily.
sensual	2.
	syl	sen+su:al
	pron	<1sensju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	strongly or unduly inclined to gratifi?!cation of the senses.
sensual	3.
	syl	sen+su:al
	pron	<1sensju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to arouse the bodily appetites, esp. the sexual appetite.
sensual	4.
	syl	sen+su:al
	pron	<1sensju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sensualism.
sensually	sub
	head	sensual
	syl	sen+su+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sensualness	sub
	head	sensual
	syl	sen+su+al+ness
	pos	n.
sensualism	1.
	syl	sen+su+al+ism
	pron	<1sensju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being sensual.
sensualism	2.
	syl	sen+su+al+ism
	pron	<1sensju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sensationalism} (senses 3a, b).
sensualities	infl
	head	sensuality
	syl	sen+su+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sensuality	1.
	syl	sen+su+al+i:ty
	pron	<2sensju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being sensual.
sensuality	2.
	syl	sen+su+al+i:ty
	pron	<2sensju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures.
sensualist	sub
	head	sensuality
	syl	sen+su+al+ist
	pron	<1sensju*list>
	pos	n.
sensuous	1.
	syl	sen+su+ous
	pron	<1sensju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	aesthetically pleasing to the senses.
sensuous	2.
	syl	sen+su+ous
	pron	<1sensju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	appreciative of or moved by qualities perceived by the senses.
sensuous	3.
	syl	sen+su+ous
	pron	<1sensju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from the senses.
sensuously	sub
	head	sensuous
	syl	sen+su+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
sensuousness	sub
	head	sensuous
	syl	sen+su+ous+ness
	pos	n.
sent	0.
	syl	sent
	pron	<sent>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {send}.
sentence	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin sententia a way of thinking, from sent*_ire to feel
sentence	1.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of words capable of standing alone to make an assertion, ask a question, or give a command, usually consisting of a subject and a predicate containing a finite verb.
sentence	2.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the judgment formally pronounced upon a person convicted in criminal proceedings, esp. the decision as to what punishment is to be imposed.
sentence	3.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion, judgment, or decision.
sentence	4.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {period} (sense 11).
sentence	5.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any short passage of scripture employed in liturgical use.
	exam	1	the funeral sentences.
sentence	6.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a proverb, maxim, or aphorism.
sentence	7.
	syl	sen+tence
	pron	<1sent*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce sentence on (a convicted person) in a court of law.
	exam	1	the judge sentenced the murderer to life imprisonment.
sentential	sub
	head	sentence
	syl	sen+ten+tial
	pron	<sen1tenS*l>
	pos	adj.
sententially	sub
	head	sentence
	syl	sen+1ten+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
sentence connector	0.
	syl	sen+tence con+nec+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase that introduces a clause or sentence and serves as a transition between it and a previous clause or sentence, as for example in It may be preceded by a coordinating conjunction.
sentence stress	0.
	syl	sen+tence stress
	pos	n.
	def	the stress given to a word or words in a sentence, often conveying nuances of meaning or emphasis.
sentence substitute	0.
	syl	sen+tence sub+sti+tute
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase, esp. one traditionally classified as an adverb, that is used in place of a finite sentence, such as and
sentential function	0.
	syl	sen+ten+tial func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an expression containing one or more variables and becoming a declarative sentence when the variables are substituted by constants.
sententious	ety	C15: from Latin sententi*_osus full of meaning, from sententia; see #7sentence 
sententious	1.
	syl	sen+ten+tious
	pron	<sen1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or full of aphorisms, terse pithy sayings, or axioms.
sententious	2.
	syl	sen+ten+tious
	pron	<sen1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	constantly using aphorisms, etc.
sententious	3.
	syl	sen+ten+tious
	pron	<sen1tenS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to indulge in pompous moralizing.
sententiously	sub
	head	sententious
	syl	sen+1ten+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
sententiousness	sub
	head	sententious
	syl	sen+1ten+tious+ness
	pos	n.
sentiency	alt
	head	sentience
	or	sentience
	syl	sen+tien+cy
	pos	n.
sentience	1.
	or	sentiency
	syl	sen+tience
	pron	<1senS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being sentient; awareness.
sentience	2.
	or	sentiency
	syl	sen+tience
	pron	<1senS*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	sense perception not involving intelligence or mental perception; feeling.
sentient	ety	C17: from Latin senti*_ens feeling, from sent*_ire to perceive
sentient	1.
	syl	sen+ti+ent
	pron	<1senti*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power of sense perception or sensation; conscious.
sentient	2.
	syl	sen+ti+ent
	pron	<1senti*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a sentient person or thing.
sentiently	sub
	head	sentient
	syl	sen+ti+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
sentiment	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin sent*_imentum, from Latin sent*_ire to feel
sentiment	1.
	syl	sen+ti+ment
	pron	<1sentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	susceptibility to tender, delicate, or romantic emotion.
	exam	1	she has too much sentiment to be successful.
sentiment	2.
	syl	sen+ti+ment
	pron	<1sentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a thought, opinion, or attitude.
sentiment	3.
	syl	sen+ti+ment
	pron	<1sentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	exaggerated, overindulged, or mawkish feeling or emotion.
sentiment	4.
	syl	sen+ti+ment
	pron	<1sentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of response to deep feeling, esp. in art or literature.
sentiment	5.
	syl	sen+ti+ment
	pron	<1sentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling, emotion, or awareness.
	exam	1	a sentiment of pity.
sentiment	6.
	syl	sen+ti+ment
	pron	<1sentim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental attitude modified or determined by feeling.
	exam	1	there is a strong revolutionary sentiment in his country.
sentimental	1.
	syl	sen+ti+ment+al
	pron	<2senti1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to indulge the emotions excessively.
sentimental	2.
	syl	sen+ti+ment+al
	pron	<2senti1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a direct appeal to the emotions, esp. to romantic feelings.
sentimental	3.
	syl	sen+ti+ment+al
	pron	<2senti1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by sentiment.
sentimentally	sub
	head	sentimental
	syl	sen+ti+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
sentimentalism	1.
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+ism
	pron	<2senti1ment%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being sentimental.
sentimentalism	2.
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+ism
	pron	<2senti1ment%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, statement, etc., that is sentimental.
sentimentalist	sub
	head	sentimentalism
	syl	sen+ti+1men+tal+ist
	pos	n.
sentimentalities	infl
	head	sentimentality
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sentimentality	1.
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+i:ty
	pron	<2sentimen1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, quality, or an instance of being sentimental.
sentimentality	2.
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+i:ty
	pron	<2sentimen1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	an act, statement, etc., that is sentimental.
sentimentalise	alt
	head	sentimentalize
	or	sentimentalize
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+ise
	pron	<2senti1ment%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
sentimentalize	0.
	or	sentimentalise
	syl	sen+ti+men+tal+ize
	pron	<2senti1ment%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make sentimental or behave sentimentally.
sentimentalization	sub
	head	sentimentalize
	or	sentimentalisation
	syl	sen+ti+2men+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sentimentalisation	sub
	head	sentimentalize
	or	sentimentalization
	syl	sen+ti+2men+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
sentimental value	0.
	syl	sen+ti+ment+al val:ue
	pos	n.
	def	the value of an article in terms of its sentimental associations for a particular person.
sentinel	ety	C16: from Old French sentinelle, from Old Italian sentinella, from sentina watchfulness, from sentire to notice, from Latin
sentinel	1.
	syl	sen+ti+nel
	pron	<1sentinL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, such as a sentry, assigned to keep guard.
sentinel	2.
	syl	sen+ti+nel
	pron	<1sentinL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a character used to indicate the beginning or end of a particular block of information.
sentinel	3.
	syl	sen+ti+nel
	pron	<1sentinL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guard as a sentinel.
sentinel	4.
	syl	sen+ti+nel
	pron	<1sentinL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to post as a sentinel.
sentinel	5.
	syl	sen+ti+nel
	pron	<1sentinL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a sentinel.
sentry	ety	C17: perhaps shortened from obsolete centrinel, C16 variant of #7sentinel 
sentries	infl
	head	sentry
	syl	sen+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sentry	1.
	syl	sen+try
	pron	<1sentri>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier who guards or prevents unauthorized access to a place, keeps watch for danger, etc.
sentry	2.
	syl	sen+try
	pron	<1sentri>
	pos	n.
	def	the watch kept by a sentry.
sentry box	0.
	syl	sen+try box
	pos	n.
	def	a small shelter with an open front in which a sentry may stand to be sheltered from the weather.
Senusi	alt
	head	Senussi
	or	Senussi
	syl	Se+nu+si
	pron	<se1nu:si>
	pos	n.
Senussis	infl
	head	Senussi
	syl	Se+nus+sis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Senussi	0.
	or	Senusi
	syl	Se+nus+si
	pron	<se1nu:si>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a zealous and aggressive Muslim sect of North Africa and Arabia, founded in 1837 #7a.d. by {Sidi Mohammed ibn Ali al Senussi} (??1787-1859). &- {Se+#!nus+si@.an} {Se+#!nu+si@.an}
senza	ety	Italian
senza	0.
	syl	sen+za
	pron	<1sentsa:>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Music.
	def	without; omitting.
Seoul	0.
	syl	Seoul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of South Korea, in the west on the Han River: capital of Korea from 1392 to 1910, then seat of the Japanese administration until 1945; became capital of South Korea in 1948; cultural centre, with four universities. Pop.: 6879149 (1975). Also called: {Kyongsong}. Japanese name: {Keijo}.
sep	1.
	syl	sep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sepal.
sep	2.
	syl	sep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	separate.
Sep	1.
	syl	Sep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	September.
Sep	2.
	syl	Sep.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Septuagint.
sepal	ety	C19: from New Latin sepalum: sep- from Greek skep*_e a covering+ -alum, from New Latin petalum #7petal 
sepal	0.
	syl	sep+al
	pron	<1sepL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the separate parts of the calyx of a flower.
sepalled	sub
	head	sepal
	or	sepalous
	syl	sep+alled
	pron	<1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
sepalous	sub
	head	sepal
	or	sepalled
	syl	sep+al+ous
	pron	<1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
sepaline	alt
	head	sepaloid
	or	sepaloid
	syl	se+pa+line
	pos	adj.
sepaloid	0.
	or	sepaline
	syl	se+pa+loid
	pron	<1sEp*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of petals
	def	resembling a sepal in structure and function.
-sepalous	0.
	syl	-sep:a:lous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having sepals of a specified type or number.
	exam	1	polysepalous.
-sepaly	sub
	head	-sepalous
	syl	-sep:a:ly
	pos	n.
separable	0.
	syl	sep:a+ra:ble
	pron	<1sep*r*bL>, <1sepr*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be separated, divided, or parted.
separability	sub
	head	separable
	or	separableness
	syl	sep:a+ra:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
separableness	sub
	head	separable
	or	separability
	syl	sep:a+ra:ble+ness
	pos	n.
separably	sub
	head	separable
	syl	sep:a+ra:bly
	pos	adv.
separate	ety	C15: from Latin s*_epar*_are, from s*_e apart+ par*_are to obtain
separate	1.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a barrier between.
	exam	1	a range of mountains separates the two countries.
separate	2.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or force or be put or forced apart.
separate	3.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to part or be parted from a mass or group.
separate	4.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discriminate between.
	exam	1	to separate the men and the boys.
separate	5.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide or be divided into component parts; sort or be sorted.
separate	6.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sever or be severed.
separate	7.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1sep*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a married couple
	def	to cease living together by mutual agreement or after obtaining a decree of judicial separation.
separate	8.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1seprit>, <1sep*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or considered independently.
	exam	1	a separate problem.
separate	9.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1seprit>, <1sep*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	disunited or apart.
separate	10.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1seprit>, <1sep*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	set apart from the main body or mass.
separate	11.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1seprit>, <1sep*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinct, individual, or particular.
separate	12.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1seprit>, <1sep*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	solitary or withdrawn.
separate	13.
	syl	sep:a+rate
	pron	<1seprit>, <1sep*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	designating or relating to a Church or similar institution that has ceased to have associations with an original parent organization.
separately	sub
	head	separate
	syl	sep:a+rate+ly
	pos	adv.
separateness	sub
	head	separate
	syl	sep:a+rate+ness
	pos	n.
separates	0.
	syl	sep:a+rates
	pron	<1seprits>, <1sep*rits>
	pos	n.
	def	women's outer garments that only cover part of the body and so are worn in combination with others, usually unmatching; skirts, blouses, jackets, trousers, etc. Compare {coordinates}.
separate school	0.
	syl	sep:a+rate school
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	a school for a large religious minority financed by its rates and administered by its own school board but under the authority of the provincial department of education.
separation	1.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2sep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of separating or state of being separated.
separation	2.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2sep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or line where a separation is made.
separation	3.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2sep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap that separates.
separation	4.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2sep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Family law.
	def	the cessation of cohabitation between a man and wife, either by mutual agreement or under a decree of a court. See {judicial separation}. Compare {divorce}.
separation	5.a.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2sep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of jettisoning a burnt-out stage of a multistage rocket.
separation	5.b.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion
	pron	<2sep*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the instant at which such a stage is jettisoned.
separationist	alt
	head	separatist
	or	separatist
	syl	sep:a+ra+tion+ist
	pos	n.
separatist	0.a.
	or	separationist
	syl	sep:a+ra+tist
	pron	<1sep*r*tist>, <1sepr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or practises secession from an organi?!zation or group.
separatist	0.b.
	or	separationist
	syl	sep:a+ra+tist
	pron	<1sep*r*tist>, <1sepr*->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a separatist movement.
separatism	sub
	head	separatist
	syl	sep:a+ra+2tism
	pos	n.
separatistic	sub
	head	separatist
	syl	sep:a+ra+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
Separatist	0.
	syl	Sep:a+rat+ist
	pron	<1sep*r*tist>, <1sepr*->
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a person, esp. a Qu*'ebecois, who advocates the secession of Quebec from Canada.
Separatism	sub
	head	Separatist
	syl	Sep:a+ra+2tism
	pos	n.
separative	0.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tive
	pron	<1sep*r*tiv>, <1sepr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to separate or causing separation.
separatively	sub
	head	separative
	syl	sep:a+ra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
separativeness	sub
	head	separative
	syl	sep:a+ra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
separator	1.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tor
	pron	<1sep*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that separates.
separator	2.
	syl	sep:a+ra+tor
	pron	<1sep*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for separating things into constituent parts, as milk into cream, etc. &- {#!sep@.a+ra+to@.ry}
separatrix	ety	via New Latin from Late Latin, feminine of s*_epar*_ator one that separates
separatrices	infl
	head	separatrix
	syl	sep:a+ra+tri:ces
	pron	<2sep*1rAtri2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
separatrix	0.
	syl	sep:a+ra+trix
	pron	<1sep*2rAtriks>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{solidus} (sense 1)}.
Sephardi	ety	C19: from Late Hebrew, from Hebrew sepharad a region mentioned in Obadiah 20, thought to have been Spain
Sephardim	infl
	head	Sephardi
	syl	Se+phar+dim
	pron	<-dim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sephardi	1.
	syl	Se+phar+di
	pron	<si1fa:dE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a Jew of Spanish, Portuguese, or North African descent.
Sephardi	2.
	syl	Se+phar+di
	pron	<si1fa:dE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the pronunciation of Hebrew used by these Jews, and of Modern Hebrew as spoken in Israel.
Sephardi	3.
	syl	Se+phar+di
	pron	<si1fa:dE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or pertaining to the Sephardim, esp. to their liturgy and ritual. {~} Compare {Ashkenazi}.
Sephardic	sub
	head	Sephardi
	syl	Se+1phar+dic
	pos	adj.
sepia	ety	C16: from Latin: a cuttlefish, from Greek; related to Greek s*_epein to make rotten
sepia	1.
	syl	se+pi:a
	pron	<1sEpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark reddish-brown pigment obtained from the inky secretion of the cuttlefish.
sepia	2.
	syl	se+pi:a
	pron	<1sEpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any cuttlefish of the genus
sepia	3.
	syl	se+pi:a
	pron	<1sEpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish tone imparted to a photograph, esp. an early one such as a calotype. It can be produced by first bleaching a print (after fixing) and then immersing it for a short time in a solution of sodium sulphide or of alkaline thiourea.
sepia	4.
	syl	se+pi:a
	pron	<1sEpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-grey to dark yellowish-brown colour.
sepia	5.
	syl	se+pi:a
	pron	<1sEpi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing or photograph in sepia.
sepia	6.
	syl	se+pi:a
	pron	<1sEpi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour sepia or done in sepia.
	exam	1	a sepia print.
sepiolite	ety	C19: from German Sepiolith, from Greek s*_epion bone of a cuttlefish; see #7sepia, -#7lite 
sepiolite	0.
	syl	se+pi:o+lite
	pron	<1sEpi*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{meerschaum} (sense 1)}.
sepoy	ety	C18: from Portuguese sipaio, from Urdu sip*_ah*_i, from Persian: horseman, from sip*_ah army
sepoy	0.
	syl	se+poy
	pron	<1sEpci>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an Indian soldier in the service of the British.
Mutiny	alt
	head	Sepoy Rebellion
	or	Sepoy Rebellion
	syl	Mu+ti+ny
	pos	n.
Sepoy Rebellion	0.
	or	Mutiny
	syl	Se+poy Re+bel+lion
	pos	n.
	def	the Indian Mutiny of 1857-58.
seppuku	ety	from Japanese, from Chinese ch`ieh to cut+ fu bowels
seppuku	0.
	syl	sep+pu+ku
	pron	<se1pu:ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {harakiri}.
sepsis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek s*_epsis a rotting; related to Greek s*_epein to cause to decay
sepsis	0.
	syl	sep+sis
	pron	<1sepsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the presence of pus-forming bacteria in the body.
sept	ety	C16: perhaps a variant of #7sect 
sept	1.
	syl	sept
	pron	<sept>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anthropol.
	def	a clan or group that believes itself to be descended from a common ancestor.
sept	2.
	syl	sept
	pron	<sept>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of a tribe or nation, esp. in medieval Ireland or Scotland.
Sept	1.
	syl	Sept.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	September.
Sept	2.
	syl	Sept.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Septuagint.
septa	0.
	syl	sep+ta
	pron	<1sept*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {septum}.
septal	0.
	syl	sep+tal
	pron	<1sept*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a septum.
septarium	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin #7septum 
septariia	infl
	head	septarium
	syl	sep+tar+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septarium	0.
	syl	sep+tar+i:um
	pron	<sep1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of mineral substance having cracks filled with another mineral, esp. calcite.
septarian	sub
	head	septarium
	syl	sep+1tar+i:an
	pos	adj.
septate	ety	C19: from New Latin sept*_atus having a #7septum 
septate	0.
	syl	sep+tate
	pron	<1septAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided by septa.
	exam	1	a septate plant ovary.
septavalent	ety	C19: from #7sept (#7ivalent) #7+ (#7hept) #7avalent 
septavalent	0.
	syl	sep+ta+va+lent
	pron	<2sept*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {heptavalent}.
September	ety	Old English, from Latin: the seventh (month) according to the calendar of ancient Rome, from septem seven
September	0.
	syl	Sep+tem+ber
	pron	<sep1temb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth month of the year, consisting of 30 days.
September Massacre	0.
	syl	Sep+tem+ber Mas+sa+cre
	pos	n.
	usage	during the French Revolution
	def	the massacre of royalist prisoners and others in Paris between Sept. 2 and 6, 1792.
Septembrist	0.
	syl	Sep+tem+brist
	pron	<sep1tembrist>
	pos	n.
	qual	French history.
	def	a person who took part in the September Massacre.
septenary	ety	C16: from Latin sept*_en*_arius, from sept*_en*_i seven each, from septem seven
septenary	1.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the number seven.
septenary	2.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a group of seven.
septenary	3.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {septennial}.
septenaries	infl
	head	septenary
	syl	sep+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septenary	4.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the number seven.
septenary	5.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of seven things.
septenary	6.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of seven years.
septenary	7.
	syl	sep+te+nar:y
	pron	<1septin*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of seven metrical feet.
septennial	ety	C17: from Latin septennis, from septem seven+ annus a year
septennial	1.
	syl	sep+ten+ni:al
	pron	<sep1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every seven years.
septennial	2.
	syl	sep+ten+ni:al
	pron	<sep1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or lasting seven years.
septennially	sub
	head	septennial
	syl	sep+1ten+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
septennium	ety	C19: from Latin, from septem seven+ -ennium, from annus year
septenniums	infl
	head	septennium
	or	septennia
	syl	sep+ten+ni:ums
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septennia	infl
	head	septennium
	or	septenniums
	syl	sep+ten+ni:a
	pron	<ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septennium	0.
	syl	sep+ten+ni:um
	pron	<sep1teni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or cycle of seven years.
septentrion	ety	C14: from Latin septentri*_on*_es, literally: the seven ploughing oxen (the constellation of the Great Bear), from septem seven+ tri*_on*_es ploughing oxen &- sep+#!ten+tri@.o+nal adj.
septentrion	0.
	syl	sep+ten+tri+on
	pron	<sep1tentri2on>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the northern regions or the north.
septet	ety	C19: from German, from Latin septem seven
septette	alt
	head	septet
	or	septet
	syl	sep+tette
	pron	<sep1tet>
	pos	n.
septet	1.
	or	septette
	syl	sep+tet
	pron	<sep1tet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of seven singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group.
septet	2.
	or	septette
	syl	sep+tet
	pron	<sep1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of seven people or things.
septi-	ety	from Latin septem 
septi-	H2.0.
	syl	sep:ti-
	usage	combining form.
	def	septum.
	exam	1	septicidal.
septic	ety	C17: from Latin s*_epticus, from Greek s*_eptikos, from s*_eptos decayed, from s*_epein to make rotten
septic	1.
	syl	sep+tic
	pron	<1septik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by sepsis.
septic	2.
	syl	sep+tic
	pron	<1septik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by putrefaction. {~}
septic	3.
	syl	sep+tic
	pron	<1septik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	See {septic tank}.
septically	sub
	head	septic
	syl	sep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
septicity	sub
	head	septic
	syl	sep+tic+i:ty
	pron	<sep1tisiti>
	pos	n.
septicaemia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek s*_eptik (os) #7septic +-#7aemia 
septicemia	alt
	head	septicaemia
	or	septicaemia
	syl	sep+ti+ce:mi:a
	pron	<2septi1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
septicaemia	0.
	or	septicemia
	syl	sep+ti+cae+mi:a
	pron	<2septi1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diseases caused by microorganisms in the blood. Nontechnical name: {blood poisoning}. See also {bacteremia, pyaemia}.
septicaemic	sub
	head	septicaemia
	or	septicemic
	syl	sep+ti+1cae+mic
	pos	adj.
septicemic	sub
	head	septicaemia
	or	septicaemic
	syl	sep+ti+1ce:mic
	pos	adj.
septicidal	ety	C19: from #7{septi -%2}#7+-#7cidal 
septicidal	0.
	syl	sep+ti+ci+dal
	pron	<2septi1sIdL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a dehiscence
	def	characterized by splitting along the partitions of the seed capsule.
septicidally	sub
	head	septicidal
	syl	sep+ti+1ci+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
septic tank	0.
	syl	sep+tic tank
	pos	n.
	def	a tank, usually below ground, for containing sewage to be decomposed by anaerobic bacteria.
septifragal	ety	C19: from #7{septi -%2}#7+ -fragal, from Latin frangere to break
septifragal	0.
	syl	sep+tif+ra+gal
	pron	<sep1tifr*gL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dehiscence
	def	characterized by breaking apart from a natural line of division in the fruit.
septilateral	0.
	syl	sep+ti+lat+er+al
	pron	<2septi1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having seven sides.
septillion	ety	C17: from French, from sept seven+ -illion, on the model of million 
septillions	infl
	head	septillion
	or	septillion
	syl	sep+til+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septillion	infl
	or	septillions
	syl	sep+til+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septillion	1.
	syl	sep+til+lion
	pron	<sep1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 42 zeros (10%4%2).
septillion	2.
	syl	sep+til+lion
	pron	<sep1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 24 zeros (10%2%4). Brit. word: {quadrillion}.
septillionth	sub
	head	septillion
	syl	sep+1til+lionth
	pos	adj. n.
septime	ety	C19: from Latin septimus seventh, from septem seven
septime	0.
	syl	sep+time
	pron	<1septEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
septavalent	alt
	head	septivalent
	or	septivalent
	syl	sep+ta+va+lent
	pron	<2sept*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
septivalent	0.
	or	septavalent
	syl	sep+ti+va+lent
	pron	<2septi1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {heptavalent}.
septuagenarian	ety	C18: from Latin septu*_ag*_en*_arius from septu*_ag*_en*_i seventy each, from septu*_agint*_a seventy
septuagenarian	1.
	syl	sep+tu:a+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2septju*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is from 70 to 79 years old.
septuagenarian	2.
	syl	sep+tu:a+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2septju*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	being between 70 and 79 years old.
septuagenarian	3.
	syl	sep+tu:a+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2septju*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a septuagenarian.
Septuagesima	ety	C14: from Church Latin septu*_ag*_esima (d*_ies) the seventieth (day); compare Q#7uinquagesima 
Septuagesima	0.
	syl	Sep+tu:a+ges:i+ma
	pron	<2septju*1Jesim*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third Sunday before Lent.
Septuagint	ety	C16: from Latin septu*_agint*_a seventy
Septuagint	0.
	syl	Sep+tu:a+gint
	pron	<1septju*2Jint>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal Greek version of the Old Testament, including the Apocrypha, believed to have been translated by 70 or 72 scholars.
septum	ety	C18: from Latin saeptum wall, from saep*_ire to enclose; related to Latin saep*_es a fence
septa	infl
	head	septum
	syl	sep+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
septum	0.
	syl	sep+tum
	pron	<1sept*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology, anatomy.
	def	a dividing partition between two tissues or cavities.
septuple	ety	C17: from Late Latin septuplus, from septem seven; compare #7quadruple 
septuple	1.
	syl	sep+tu+ple
	pron	<1septjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	seven times as much or many; sevenfold.
septuple	2.
	syl	sep+tu+ple
	pron	<1septjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of seven parts or members.
septuple	3.
	syl	sep+tu+ple
	pron	<1septjupL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to multiply by seven.
septuplet	1.
	syl	sep+tup+let
	pron	<sep1tju:plit>, <1septjuplit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of seven notes played in a time value of six, eight, etc.
septuplet	2.
	syl	sep+tup+let
	pron	<sep1tju:plit>, <1septjuplit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of seven offspring produced at one birth.
septuplet	3.
	syl	sep+tup+let
	pron	<sep1tju:plit>, <1septjuplit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of seven things.
septuplicate	1.
	syl	sep+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<sep1tju:plik*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of seven things.
septuplicate	2.
	syl	sep+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<sep1tju:plik*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or being in seven parts; sevenfold.
sepulchral	1.
	syl	se+pul+chral
	pron	<si1p^lkr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of a tomb; gloomy.
sepulchral	2.
	syl	se+pul+chral
	pron	<si1p^lkr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a sepulchre.
sepulchrally	sub
	head	sepulchral
	syl	se+1pul+chral+ly
	pos	adv.
sepulchre	ety	C12: from Old French s*'epulcre, from Latin sepulcrum, from sepel*_ire to bury
sepulcher	alt
	head	sepulchre
	or	sepulchre
	syl	sep+ul+cher
	pron	<1sep*lk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sepulchre	1.
	or	sepulcher
	syl	sep+ul+chre
	pron	<1sep*lk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a burial vault, tomb, or grave.
sepulchre	2.
	or	sepulcher
	syl	sep+ul+chre
	pron	<1sep*lk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Easter sepulchre}. a separate alcove in some medieval churches in which the Eucharistic elements were kept from Good Friday until the Easter ceremonies.
sepulchre	3.
	or	sepulcher
	syl	sep+ul+chre
	pron	<1sep*lk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bury in a sepulchre.
sepulture	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin sepult*_ura, from sepultus buried, from sepel*_ire to bury
sepulture	1.
	syl	sep+ul+ture
	pron	<1sep*lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of placing in a sepulchre.
sepulture	2.
	syl	sep+ul+ture
	pron	<1sep*lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {sepulchre}.
seq	ety	Latin: the following (one)
seq	1.
	syl	seq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sequel.
seq	2.
	syl	seq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sequens.
seqq	ety	Latin: the following (ones)
seqq	0.
	syl	seqq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sequentia.
sequacious	ety	C17: from Latin sequ*_ax pursuing, from sequ*_i to follow
sequacious	1.
	syl	se+qua+cious
	pron	<si1kwAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	logically following in regular sequence.
sequacious	2.
	syl	se+qua+cious
	pron	<si1kwAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	ready to follow any leader; pliant.
sequaciously	sub
	head	sequacious
	syl	se+1qua+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
sequacity	sub
	head	sequacious
	syl	se+quac+i:ty
	pron	<si1kw@siti>
	pos	n.
sequel	ety	C15: from Late Latin sequ*_ela, from Latin sequ*_i to follow
sequel	1.
	syl	se+quel
	pron	<1sEkw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that follows from something else; development.
sequel	2.
	syl	se+quel
	pron	<1sEkw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a consequence or result.
sequel	3.
	syl	se+quel
	pron	<1sEkw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel, play, etc., that continues a previously related story.
sequela	ety	C18: from Latin: #7sequel 
sequelae	infl
	head	sequela
	syl	se+que:lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
sequela	1.
	syl	se+que:la
	pron	<si1kwEl*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Med.
	def	any abnormal bodily condition or disease related to or arising from a pre-existing disease.
sequela	2.
	syl	se+que:la
	pron	<si1kwEl*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Med.
	def	any complication of a disease.
sequence	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin sequentia that which follows, from Latin sequ*_i to follow
sequence	1.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of two or more things in a successive order.
sequence	2.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the successive order of two or more things.
	exam	1	chronological sequence.
sequence	3.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequentially ordered set of related things or ideas.
sequence	4.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an action or event that follows another or others.
sequence	5.a.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a set of three or more consecutive cards, usually of the same suit.
sequence	5.b.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a set of two or more consecutive cards.
sequence	6.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an arrangement of notes or chords repeated several times at different pitches.
sequence	7.a.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordered set of numbers or other mathematical entities in one-to-one correspond?!ence with the integers 1 to
sequence	7.b.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordered infinite set of mathematical entities in one-to-one correspond?!ence with the natural numbers.
sequence	8.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a film constituting a single continuous uninterrupted episode.
sequence	9.
	syl	se+quence
	pron	<1sEkw*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	another word for {{prose} (sense 3)}.
sequence of tenses	0.
	syl	se+quence of tens:es
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the sequence according to which the tense of a subordinate verb in a sentence is determined by the tense of the principal verb, as in etc.
sequencer	1.
	syl	se+quenc+er
	pron	<1sEkw*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device that determines the order in which a number of operations occur.
sequencer	2.
	syl	se+quenc+er
	pron	<1sEkw*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic device that sorts information into the required order for data processing.
sequent	ety	C16: from Latin sequ*_ens, from sequ*_i to follow
sequent	1.
	syl	se+quent
	pron	<1sEkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	following in order or succession.
sequent	2.
	syl	se+quent
	pron	<1sEkw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	following as a result; consequent.
sequent	3.
	syl	se+quent
	pron	<1sEkw*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that follows; consequence.
sequently	sub
	head	sequent
	syl	se+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
sequential	1.
	syl	se+quen+tial
	pron	<si1kwenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or having a regular sequence.
sequential	2.
	syl	se+quen+tial
	pron	<si1kwenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {sequent}.
sequentiality	sub
	head	sequential
	syl	se+quen+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<si2kwenSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
sequentially	sub
	head	sequential
	syl	se+1quen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
sequential access	0.
	syl	se+quen+tial ac+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a method of reaching and reading data from a computer file by reading through the file from the beginning. Compare {direct access}.
sequester	ety	C14: from Late Latin sequestr*_are to surrender for safe keeping, from sequester a trustee
sequester	1.
	syl	se+ques+ter
	pron	<si1kwest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or separate.
sequester	2.
	syl	se+ques+ter
	pron	<si1kwest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to retire into seclusion.
sequester	3.
	syl	se+ques+ter
	pron	<si1kwest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to take (property) temporarily out of the possession of its owner, esp. to hold a debtor's goods until the claims of his creditors are satisfied.
sequester	4.
	syl	se+ques+ter
	pron	<si1kwest*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	International law.
	def	to requisition or appropriate (enemy property).
sequestrable	sub
	head	sequester
	syl	se+1ques+tra:ble
	pos	adj.
sequestrant	0.
	syl	se+ques+trant
	pron	<si1kwestr*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any substance used to bring about sequestration, often by chelation. They are used in horticulture to counteract lime in the soil.
sequestrate	ety	C16: from Late Latin sequestr*_are to #7sequester 
sequestrate	1.
	syl	se+ques+trate
	pron	<si1kwestrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	a variant of {sequester} (sense 3).
sequestrate	2.a.
	syl	se+ques+trate
	pron	<si1kwestrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (the property of a bankrupt) in the hands of a trustee for the benefit of his creditors.
sequestrate	2.b.
	syl	se+ques+trate
	pron	<si1kwestrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (a person) bankrupt.
sequestrate	3.
	syl	se+ques+trate
	pron	<si1kwestrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to seclude or separate.
sequestrator	sub
	head	sequestrate
	syl	se+ques+tra+tor
	pron	<1sEkwes2trAt*>, <si1kwestrA?!t*>
	pos	n.
sequestration	1.
	syl	se+ques+tra+tion
	pron	<2sEkwe1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of sequestering or state of being sequestered.
sequestration	2.
	syl	se+ques+tra+tion
	pron	<2sEkwe1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the sequestering of property.
sequestration	3.
	syl	se+ques+tra+tion
	pron	<2sEkwe1strAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the effective removal of ions from a solution by coordination with another type of ion or molecule to form complexes that do not have the same chemical behaviour as the original ions. See also {sequestrant}.
sequestrum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin: something deposited; see #7sequester 
sequestra	infl
	head	sequestrum
	syl	se+ques+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sequestrum	0.
	syl	se+ques+trum
	pron	<si1kwestr*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a detached piece of necrotic bone that often migrates to a wound, abscess, etc.
sequestral	sub
	head	sequestrum
	syl	se+1ques+tral
	pos	adj.
sequin	ety	C17: via French from Italian zecchino, from zecca mint, from Arabic sikkah die for striking coins
sequin	1.
	syl	se+quin
	pron	<1sEkwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of shiny coloured metal foil or plastic, usually round, used to decorate garments, etc.
sequin	2.
	syl	se+quin
	pron	<1sEkwin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {zecchino}. any of various gold coins formerly minted in Italy, Turkey, and Malta.
sequined	sub
	head	sequin
	syl	se+quined
	pos	adj.
sequoia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Sequoya, known also as George Guess, (??1770-1843), American Indian scholar and leader
sequoia	0.
	syl	se+quoi:a
	pron	<si1kwci*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two giant Californian conif?!erous trees, ({redwood}) or (formerly ({big tree} or {giant sequoia}) : family
Sequoia National Park	0.
	syl	Se+quoi:a Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in central California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: established in 1890 to protect groves of giant sequoias, some of which are about 4000 years old. Area: 1556 sq. km (601 sq. miles).
ser	ety	from Hindi
seer	alt
	head	ser
	or	ser
	syl	seer
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
ser	0.
	or	seer
	syl	ser
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight used in India, usually taken as one fortieth of a maund.
ser	1.
	syl	ser.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	serial.
ser	2.
	syl	ser.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	series.
ser	3.
	syl	ser.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sermon.
sera	0.
	syl	se:ra
	pron	<1si*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {serum}.
s'erac	ety	C19: from Swiss French: a variety of white cheese (hence the ice that it resembles) from Medieval Latin ser*_acium, from Latin serum whey
s'erac	0.
	syl	s*'e+rac
	pron	<1ser@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a pinnacle of ice among crevasses on a glacier, usually on a steep slope.
seraglio	ety	C16: from Italian serraglio animal cage, from Medieval Latin serr*_aculum bolt, from Latin sera a door bar; associated also with Turkish seray palace
serail	alt
	head	seraglio
	or	seraglio
	syl	se+rail
	pron	<s*1rI>, <-1rIl>, <-1rAl>
	pos	n.
seraglios	infl
	head	seraglio
	or	serails
	syl	se+ra+gli:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serails	infl
	head	seraglio
	or	seraglios
	syl	se+rails.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seraglio	1.
	or	serail
	syl	se+ra+gli:o
	pron	<se1ra:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the harem of a Muslim house or palace.
seraglio	2.
	or	serail
	syl	se+ra+gli:o
	pron	<se1ra:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sultan's palace, esp. in the former Turkish empire.
seraglio	3.
	or	serail
	syl	se+ra+gli:o
	pron	<se1ra:li2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the wives and concubines of a Muslim.
serai	ety	C17: from Turkish saray palace, from Persian sar*_a*_i palace; see #7caravanserai 
serai	0.
	syl	se+rai
	pron	<se1rI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the East
	def	a caravanserai or inn.
Serajevo	0.
	syl	Se+ra+je:vo
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1serajevc>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sarajevo}.
Seram	0.
	syl	Se+ram
	pron	<si1r@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Ceram}.
Serang	0.
	syl	Se+rang
	pron	<s*1r@G>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ceram}.
seraph	ety	C17: back formation from plural seraphim, via Late Latin from Hebrew
seraphs	infl
	head	seraph
	or	seraphim
	syl	ser+aphs
	pron	<-*fim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seraphim	infl
	head	seraph
	or	seraphs
	syl	ser+a:phim
	pron	<-*fim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seraph	1.
	syl	ser+aph
	pron	<1ser*f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a member of the highest order of angels in the celestial hierarchies, often depicted as the winged head of a child.
seraph	2.
	syl	ser+aph
	pron	<1ser*f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of the fiery six-winged beings attendant upon Jehovah in Isaiah's vision (Isaiah 6).
seraphic	sub
	head	seraph
	or	seraphical
	syl	se+raph+ic
	pron	<si1r@fik>
	pos	adj.
seraphical	sub
	head	seraph
	or	seraphic
	syl	se+1raph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Serapis	0.
	syl	Ser:a+pis
	pron	<1ser*pis>
	pos	n.
	def	a Graeco-Egyptian god combining attributes of Apis and Osiris.
Serb	ety	C19: from Serbian Srb 
Serb	0.
	syl	Serb
	pron	<sR:b>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Serbian}.
Serb	0.
	syl	Serb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Serbia(n).
Serbia	0.
	syl	Ser+bi:a
	pron	<1sR:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of SE Yugoslavia: includes the autonomous regions of Vojvodina and Kosovo-Metohija; precipitated World War I by the conflict with Austria; became part of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes (later called Yugoslavia) in 1918. Capital: Belgrade. Pop.: 8446591 (1971). Area: 128278 sq. km (49528 sq. miles). Former name: {Servia}. Serbian name: {Srbija}.
Serbian	1.
	syl	Ser+bi:an
	pron	<1sR:bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Serbia, its people, or their dialect of Serbo-Croatian.
Serbian	2.
	syl	Ser+bi:an
	pron	<1sR:bi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Serbo-Croatian spoken in Serbia.
Serbian	3.a.
	syl	Ser+bi:an
	pron	<1sR:bi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Serbia.
Serbian	3.b.
	syl	Ser+bi:an
	pron	<1sR:bi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in other parts of Yugoslavia
	def	a speaker of the Serbian dialect.
Serbo-Croat	alt
	head	Serbo-Croatian
	or	Serbo-Croatian
	syl	Ser:bo-Cro:at
	pos	n.
Serbo-Croatian	1.
	or	Serbo-Croat
	syl	Ser:bo-Cro:a+tian
	pos	n.
	def	the chief official language of Yugoslavia, belonging to the South Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family. The Serbian dialect is usually written in the Cyrillic alphabet, the Croatian in Roman. {~}
Serbo-Croatian	2.
	or	Serbo-Croat
	syl	Ser:bo-Cro:a+tian
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this language.
Sercq	0.
	syl	Sercq
	pron	<serk>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Sark}.
serdab	ety	C19 (earlier, in the sense: cellar): from Arabic: cellar, from Persian sard*_ab ice cellar, from sard cold+ *_ab water
serdab	0.
	syl	ser+dab
	pron	<1sR:d@b>, <s*1d@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret chamber in an ancient Egyptian tomb.
sere	ety	Old English s*_ear; see #7{sear %1}
sear	alt
	head	sere
	or	sere
	syl	sear
	pron	<si*>
	pos	adj.
sere	H1.1.
	or	sear
	syl	sere
	pron	<si*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dried up or withered.
sere	H1.2.
	or	sear
	syl	sere
	pron	<si*>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a rare spelling of {sear%1}.
sere	ety	C20: from #7series 
sere	H2.0.
	syl	sere
	pron	<si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the series of changes occurring in the ecological succession of a particular community.
serein	ety	C19: via French, from Old French serain dusk, from Latin s*_erus late
serein	0.
	syl	se+rein
	pron	<s*1rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	fine rain falling from a clear sky after sunset, esp. in the tropics.
Seremban	0.
	syl	Ser+em+ban
	pron	<s*1remb*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in West Malaysia, capital of Negri Sembilan state. Pop.: 80921 (1970).
serenade	ety	C17: from French s*'er*'enade, from Italian serenata, from sereno peaceful, from Latin ser*_enus calm; also influenced in meaning by Italian sera evening, from Latin s*_erus late
serenade	1.
	syl	ser+e:nade
	pron	<2seri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music appropriate to the evening, characteristically played outside the house of a woman.
serenade	2.
	syl	ser+e:nade
	pron	<2seri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music indicative or suggestive of this.
serenade	3.
	syl	ser+e:nade
	pron	<2seri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended composition in several movements similar to the modern suite or divertimento.
serenade	4.
	syl	ser+e:nade
	pron	<2seri1nAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to play a serenade for (someone).
serenade	5.
	syl	ser+e:nade
	pron	<2seri1nAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play a serenade.
serenade	xref
	syl	ser+e:nade
	pron	<2seri1nAd>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {aubade}.
serenader	sub
	head	serenade
	syl	ser+e:1nad+er
	pos	n.
serenata	ety	C18: from Italian; see #7serenade 
serenata	1.
	syl	se+re:na+ta
	pron	<2seri1na:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an 18th-century cantata, often dramatic in form.
serenata	2.
	syl	se+re:na+ta
	pron	<2seri1na:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {serenade}.
serendipity	ety	C18: coined by Horace Walpole, from the Persian fairytale The Three Princes of Serendip, in which the heroes possess this gift
serendipity	0.
	syl	ser+en+dip+i:ty
	pron	<2ser*n1dipiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty of making fortunate discoveries by accident.
serene	ety	C16: from Latin ser*_enus  &- se+#!rene+ly adv.
serene	1.
	syl	se+rene
	pron	<si1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	peaceful or tranquil; calm.
serene	2.
	syl	se+rene
	pron	<si1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	clear or bright.
	exam	1	a serene sky.
serene	3.
	syl	se+rene
	pron	<si1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	honoured: used as part of certain royal titles.
	exam	1	His Serene Highness.
sereneness	sub
	head	serene
	syl	se+1rene+ness
	pos	n.
serenities	infl
	head	serenity
	syl	se+ren+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serenity	1.
	syl	se+ren+i:ty
	pron	<si1reniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being serene.
serenity	2.
	syl	se+ren+i:ty
	pron	<si1reniti>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a title of honour used of certain royal personages: preceded by etc.
serf	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin servus a slave; see #7serve 
serf	0.
	syl	serf
	pron	<sR:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval Europe
	def	an unfree person, esp. one bound to the land. If his lord sold the land, the serf was passed on to the new landlord.
serfdom	sub
	head	serf
	or	serfhood
	syl	serf+dom
	pos	n.
serfhood	sub
	head	serf
	or	serfdom
	syl	serf+hood
	pos	n.
serflike	sub
	head	serf
	syl	serf+2like
	pos	adj.
serge	ety	C14: from Old French sarge, from Vulgar Latin s*_arica (unattested), from Latin s*_ericum, from Greek s*_erikon silk, from s*_erikos silken, from s*_er silkworm
serge	1.
	syl	serge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a twill-weave woollen or worsted fabric used for clothing.
serge	2.
	syl	serge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar twilled cotton, silk, or rayon fabric.
sergeant	ety	C12: from Old French sergent, from Latin servi*_ens, literally: serving, from serv*_ire to #7serve 
sergeant	1.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer in certain armies, air forces, and marine corps, usually ranking immediately above a corporal.
sergeant	2.a.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a police officer ranking between constable and inspector.
sergeant	2.b.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a police officer ranking below a captain.
sergeant	3.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sergeant at arms}.
sergeant	4.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a court or municipal officer who has ceremonial duties.
sergeant	5.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a tenant by military service, not of knightly rank.
sergeant	6.
	syl	ser+geant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {serjeant at law. ~} Also: {serjeant}.
sergeancy	sub
	head	sergeant
	or	sergeantship
	syl	ser+gean+cy
	pron	<1sa:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
sergeantship	sub
	head	sergeant
	or	sergeancy
	syl	ser+geant+2ship
	pos	n.
sergeant at arms	1.
	syl	ser+geant at arms
	pos	n.
	def	an officer of a legislative or fraternal body responsible for maintaining internal order.
sergeant at arms	2.
	syl	ser+geant at arms
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an officer who served a monarch or noble, esp. as an armed attendant.
sergeant at arms	xref
	syl	ser+geant at arms
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {sergeant, serjeant at arms, serjeant}.
sergeant at law	0.
	syl	ser+geant at law
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {serjeant at law}.
sergeant major	1.
	syl	ser+geant ma+jor
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer of the highest@T rank@T or@T having@T specific@T administrative@T tasks @T in branches of the armed forces of various countries.
sergeant major	2.
	syl	ser+geant ma+jor
	pos	n.
	def	a large damselfish, having a bluish-grey body marked with black stripes.
Sergipe	0.
	syl	Ser+gi+pe
	pron	Portuguese <sAr1Zipi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Brazil: the smallest Brazilian state; a centre of resistance to Dutch conquest (17th century). Capital: Aracaj*'u. Pop.: 900744 (1970). Area: 13672 sq. km (8492 sq. miles).
serial	ety	C19: from New Latin seri*_alis, from Latin seri*_es #7series 
serial	1.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel, play, etc., presented in separate instalments at regular intervals.
serial	2.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Library science.
	def	a publication, usually regularly issued and consecutively numbered.
serial	3.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a series.
serial	4.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	published or presented as a serial.
serial	5.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such publication or presentation.
serial	6.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	of or operating on items of information, instructions, etc., in the order in which they occur. Compare {{parallel} (sense 5)}.
serial	7.
	syl	se+ri:al
	pron	<1si*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using the techniques of serialism.
serially	sub
	head	serial
	syl	se+ri:al+ly
	pos	adv.
serial correlation	0.
	syl	se+ri:al cor+re+la+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	another name for {autocorrelation}.
serialism	0.
	syl	se+ri:al+ism
	pron	<1si*ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in 20th-century music
	def	the use of a sequence of notes in a definite order as a thematic basis for a composition and a source from which the musical material is derived. See also: {twelve-tone}.
serialise	alt
	head	serialize
	or	serialize
	syl	se+ri:al+ise
	pron	<1si*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
serialize	0.
	or	serialise
	syl	se+ri:al+ize
	pron	<1si*ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to publish or present in the form of a serial.
serialization	sub
	head	serialize
	or	serialisation
	syl	se+ri:al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
serialisation	sub
	head	serialize
	or	serialization
	syl	se+ri:al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
serial number	0.
	syl	se+ri:al num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any of the consecutive numbers assigned to machines, tools, books, etc.
seriate	0.
	syl	se+ri+ate
	pron	<1si*riit>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a series.
seriately	sub
	head	seriate
	syl	se+ri+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
seriatim	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Latin seri*_es #7series 
seriatim	0.
	syl	se+ri:a+tim
	pron	<2si*ri1@tim>, <2ser->
	pos	adv.
	def	in a series; one after another in regular order.
sericeous	ety	C18: from Late Latin s*_ericeus silken, from Latin s*_ericus; see #7serge 
sericeous	1.
	syl	se+ri+ceous
	pron	<si1riS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	covered with a layer of small silky hairs.
	exam	1	a sericeous leaf.
sericeous	2.
	syl	se+ri+ceous
	pron	<si1riS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	silky.
sericin	ety	C19: from Latin s*_ericum silk+-#7in 
sericin	0.
	syl	ser:i+cin
	pron	<1serisin>
	pos	n.
	def	a gelatinous protein found on the fibres of raw silk.
sericulture	ety	C19: via French; seri- from Latin s*_ericum silk, from Greek s*_erikos silken, from s*_er a silkworm
sericulture	0.
	syl	ser:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1seri2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk.
sericultural	sub
	head	sericulture
	syl	ser:i+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
sericulturist	sub
	head	sericulture
	syl	ser:i+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
seriema	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Tupi *,cariama crested
seriema	0.
	syl	ser:i+e:ma
	pron	<2seri1Em*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two cranelike South American birds, or having a crest just above the bill, rounded wings, and a long tail: family order (cranes, rails, etc.).
series	ety	C17: from Latin: a row, from serere to link
series	infl
	syl	se+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
series	1.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or connected succession of similar or related things, usually arranged in order.
series	2.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of radio or television programmes having the same characters and setting but different stories.
series	3.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of books having the same format, related content, etc., published by one firm.
series	4.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of stamps, coins, etc., issued at a particu?!lar time.
series	5.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of numbers or quantities. See also {geometric series}.
series	6.a.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	def	a configuration of two or more components connected in a circuit so that the same current flows in turn through each of them (esp. in the phrase {in series}) . Compare {{parallel} (sense 10)}.
series	6.b.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a series circuit.
series	7.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a succession of coordinate elements in a sentence.
series	8.
	syl	se+ries
	pron	<1si*rEz>, <-riz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a stratigraphical unit that is a subdivision of a system and represents the rocks formed during an epoch.
series-wound	0.
	syl	se:ries-wound
	pron	<1si*rEz2waund>, <-riz->
	pos	n.
	usage	of a motor or generator
	def	having the field and armature circuits connected in series. Compare {shunt-wound}.
serif	ety	C19: perhaps from Dutch schreef dash, probably of Germanic origin, compare Old High German screv*_on to engrave
seriph	alt
	head	serif
	or	serif
	syl	ser+iph
	pron	<1serif>
	pos	n.
serif	0.
	or	seriph
	syl	ser+if
	pron	<1serif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a small line at the extremities of a main stroke in a type character.
serigraph	ety	C19: from seri-, from Latin s*_ericum silk+-#7graph 
serigraph	0.
	syl	ser:i+graph
	pron	<1seri2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour print made by an adaptation of the silk-screen process.
serigraphy	sub
	head	serigraph
	syl	se+rig+ra+phy
	pron	<s*1rigr*fi>
	pos	n.
serin	ety	C16: from French, perhaps from Old Proven*,cal sirena a bee-eater, from Latin s*_ir*_en, a kind of bird, from S#7iren 
serin	0.
	syl	ser+in
	pron	<1serin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small yellow-and-brown finches of the genus esp. of parts of Europe. See also {canary}.
serine	ety	C19: from #7sericin+ -#7{ine %2}
serine	0.
	syl	ser+ine
	pron	<1serEn>, <1si*rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-tasting amino acid that is synthesized in the body and is involved in the synthesis of cysteine; 2-amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid. Formula: CH\2?!(OH)CH(NH\2)COOH.
seringa	ety	C18: from Portuguese, variant of #7syringa 
seringa	1.
	syl	se+rin+ga
	pron	<s*1riGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several euphorbiaceous trees of the Brazilian genus that yield rubber.
seringa	2.
	syl	se+rin+ga
	pron	<s*1riGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deciduous simaroubaceous tree, of southern Africa with a graceful shape.
Seringapatam	0.
	syl	Se+rin+ga+pa+tam
	pron	<s*2riGg*p*1t@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town in S India, in Karnataka on {Seringapatam Island} in the Cauvery River: capital of Mysore from 1610 to 1799, when it was besieged and captured by the British. Pop.: 14100 (1971).
seriocomical	alt
	head	seriocomic
	or	seriocomic
	syl	se+ri:o+com:i+cal
	pos	adj.
seriocomic	0.
	or	seriocomical
	syl	se+ri:o+com+ic
	pron	<2si*ri*u1komik>
	pos	adj.
	def	mixing serious and comic elements.
seriocomically	sub
	head	seriocomic
	syl	se+ri:o+1com:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
serious	ety	C15: from Late Latin s*_eri*_osus, from Latin s*_erius; probably related to Old English sw*_@ar gloomy, Gothic swers esteemed
serious	1.
	syl	se+ri+ous
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	grave in nature or disposition; thoughtful.
	exam	1	a serious person.
serious	2.
	syl	se+ri+ous
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by deep feeling; in earnest; sincere.
	exam	1	is he serious or joking??
serious	3.
	syl	se+ri+ous
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with important matters.
	exam	1	a serious conversation.
serious	4.
	syl	se+ri+ous
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring effort or concentration.
	exam	1	a serious book.
serious	5.
	syl	se+ri+ous
	pron	<1si*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving rise to fear or anxiety; critical.
	exam	1	a serious illness.
seriously	sub
	head	serious
	syl	se+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
seriousness	sub
	head	serious
	syl	se+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
serjeant	0.
	syl	ser+jeant
	pron	<1sa:J*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sergeant}.
serjeant at arms	0.
	syl	ser+jeant at arms
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sergeant at arms}.
serjeant at law	0.
	syl	ser+jeant at law
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	a barrister of a special rank, to which he was raised by a writ under the Great Seal. Also: {serjeant, sergeant at law, sergeant}.
sermon	ety	C12: via Old French from Latin serm*_o discourse, probably from serere to join together
sermon	1.a.
	syl	ser+mon
	pron	<1sR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an address of religious instruction or exhortation, often based on a passage from the Bible, esp. one delivered during a church service.
sermon	1.b.
	syl	ser+mon
	pron	<1sR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a written version of such an address.
sermon	2.
	syl	ser+mon
	pron	<1sR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a serious speech, esp. one administering reproof.
sermonic	sub
	head	sermon
	or	sermonical
	syl	ser+mon+ic
	pron	<sR:1monik>
	pos	adj.
sermonical	sub
	head	sermon
	or	sermonic
	syl	ser+1mon:i+cal
	pos	adj.
sermonise	alt
	head	sermonize
	or	sermonize
	syl	ser+mon+ise
	pron	<1sR:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
sermonize	0.
	or	sermonise
	syl	ser+mon+ize
	pron	<1sR:m*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to talk to or address (a person or audience) as if delivering a sermon.
sermonizer	sub
	head	sermonize
	or	sermoniser
	syl	ser+mon+2iz+er
	pos	n.
sermoniser	sub
	head	sermonize
	or	sermonizer
	syl	ser+mon+2is+er
	pos	n.
Sermon on the Mount	0.
	syl	Ser+mon on the Mount
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the first major discourse delivered by Christ (Matthew 5-7).
sero-	0.
	syl	se:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a serum.
	exam	1	serotherapy.
serology	0.
	syl	se+rol+o:gy
	pron	<si1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with serums.
serologic	sub
	head	serology
	or	serological
	syl	se+ro+log+ic
	pron	<2si*r*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
serological	sub
	head	serology
	or	serologic
	syl	se+ro+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
serologist	sub
	head	serology
	syl	se+1rol:o+gist
	pos	n.
serosa	ety	C19: from New Latin, from ser*_osus relating to #7serum 
serosa	1.
	syl	se+ro+sa
	pron	<si1r*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {serous membrane}.
serosa	2.
	syl	se+ro+sa
	pron	<si1r*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the thin membranes surrounding the embryo in an insect's egg.
serotine	ety	C16: from Latin s*_er*_otinus late, from s*_erus late; applied to the bat because it flies late in the evening
serotine	1.
	syl	ser:o+tine
	pron	<1ser*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {se+rot@.i+nal} (s$I#!r$At$In%@l), {se+rot@.i+nous}. produced, flowering, or developing late in the season.
serotine	2.
	syl	ser:o+tine
	pron	<1ser*2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two insectivorous bats, or family
serotonin	0.
	syl	ser:o+to+nin
	pron	<2ser*1t*unin>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound that occurs in the brain, intestines, and blood platelets and induces vasodilation and muscular contraction; 5-hydroxytryptamine (5HT). Formula: C\1\0H\1\2N\2O.
serous	ety	C16: from Latin ser*_osus, from #7serum 
serous	0.
	syl	se+rous
	pron	<1si*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, producing, or containing serum.
serosity	sub
	head	serous
	or	serousness
	syl	se+ros+i:ty
	pron	<si1rositi>
	pos	n.
serousness	sub
	head	serous
	or	serosity
	syl	se+rous+ness
	pos	n.
serous fluid	0.
	syl	se+rous flu+id
	pos	n.
	def	a thin watery fluid found in many body cavities, esp. those lined with serous membrane.
serous membrane	0.
	syl	se+rous mem+brane
	pos	n.
	def	any of the smooth moist delicate membranes, such as the pleura or peritoneum, that line the closed cavities of the body.
serow	ety	C19: from Lepcha s*va-ro Tibetan goat
serow	0.
	syl	ser+ow
	pron	<1ser*u>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two antelopes, and of mountainous regions of S and SE Asia, having a dark coat and conical backward-pointing horns.
Serpens	ety	Latin: #7serpent 
Serpentis	infl
	head	Serpens
	syl	Ser+pen+tis
	pron	<s*1pentis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Serpens	0.
	syl	Ser+pens
	pron	<1sR:p*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint extensive constellation situated in the N and S equatorial regions and divided into two parts, {Serpens Caput} (the head) lying between Ophiuchus and Bo*"otes and {Serpens Cauda} (the tail) between Ophiuchus and Aquila.
serpent	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin serp*_ens a creeping thing, from serpere to creep; related to Greek herpein to crawl
serpent	1.
	syl	ser+pent
	pron	<1sR:p*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary or dialect word for {snake}.
serpent	2.
	syl	ser+pent
	pron	<1sR:p*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a manifestation of Satan as a guileful tempter (Genesis 3:1-5).
serpent	3.
	syl	ser+pent
	pron	<1sR:p*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sly, deceitful, or unscrupulous person.
serpent	4.
	syl	ser+pent
	pron	<1sR:p*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete wind instrument resembling a snake in shape, the bass form of the cornet.
serpent	5.
	syl	ser+pent
	pron	<1sR:p*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a firework that moves about with a serpentine motion when ignited.
serpentine	ety	C14: from Late Latin serpent*_imus, from serp*_ens #7serpent 
serpentine	H1.1.
	syl	ser+pen+tine
	pron	<1sR:p*n2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a serpent.
serpentine	H1.2.
	syl	ser+pen+tine
	pron	<1sR:p*n2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	twisting; winding.
serpentine	ety	C15 serpentyn, from Medieval Latin serpent*_inum #7{serpentine %1}; referring to the snakelike patterns of these minerals
serpentine	H2.0.
	syl	ser+pen+tine
	pron	<1sR:p*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several secondary minerals, consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate, that are green to black in colour and greasy to the touch: common in ultrabasic igneous rocks and used chiefly in ornamental decoration. Formula: Mg\3Si\2O\5.2H\2O.
serpigo	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, from Latin serpere to creep
serpigo	0.
	syl	ser+pi+go
	pron	<sR:1pIg*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any progressive skin eruption, such as ringworm or herpes.
serpiginous	sub
	head	serpigo
	syl	ser+pig:i+nous
	pron	<sR:1piJin*s>
	pos	adj.
serpulid	ety	C19: Latin, from serpula a little serpent
serpulid	0.
	syl	ser+pu+lid
	pron	<1sR:pjulid>
	pos	n.
	def	a marine polychaete worm of the family which constructs and lives in a calcareous tube attached to stones or seaweed and has a crown of ciliated tentacles.
serranid	ety	C19: from New Latin Serranidae, from serr*_anus genus name from Latin serra sawfish
serranoid	alt
	head	serranid
	or	serranid
	syl	ser+ra+noid
	pron	<1ser*2ncid>
	pos	n.
serranid	1.
	or	serranoid
	syl	ser+ra+nid
	pron	<s*1r@nid>, <1ser*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous mostly marine percoid fishes of the family includes the sea basses, sea perches, groupers, and jewfish.
serranid	2.
	or	serranoid
	syl	ser+ra+nid
	pron	<s*1r@nid>, <1ser*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
serrate	ety	C17: from Latin serr*_atus saw-shaped, from serra a saw
serrate	1.
	syl	ser+rate
	pron	<1serit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having a margin of forward pointing teeth.
serrate	2.
	syl	ser+rate
	pron	<1serit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a notched or sawlike edge.
serrate	3.
	syl	ser+rate
	pron	<se1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make serrate.
serrated	sub
	head	serrate
	syl	ser+1rat+ed
	pos	adj.
serrature	alt
	head	serration
	or	serration
	syl	ser+ra+ture
	pron	<1ser*C*>
	pos	n.
serration	1.
	or	serrature
	syl	ser+ra+tion
	pron	<se1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being serrated.
serration	2.
	or	serrature
	syl	ser+ra+tion
	pron	<se1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of notches or toothlike projections on an edge.
serration	3.
	or	serrature
	syl	ser+ra+tion
	pron	<se1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single notch.
serried	ety	C17: from Old French serr*'e close-packed, from serrer to shut up; see #7{sear %2}
serried	0.
	syl	ser+ried
	pron	<1seri:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	in close or compact formation.
	exam	1	serried ranks of troops.
serriform	ety	 serri-, from Latin serra saw
serriform	0.
	syl	ser+ri+form
	pron	<1seri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling a notched or sawlike edge.
serrulate	ety	C18: from New Latin serrul*_atus, from Latin serrula diminutive of serra a saw
serrulated	alt
	head	serrulate
	or	serrulate
	syl	ser+ru+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
serrulate	0.
	or	serrulated
	syl	ser+ru+late
	pron	<1seru2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of leaves
	def	minutely serrate.
serrulation	1.
	syl	ser+ru+la+tion
	pron	<2seru1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the notches in a serrulate object.
serrulation	2.
	syl	ser+ru+la+tion
	pron	<2seru1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being serrulate.
Quintus	infl
	head	Sertorius
	syl	Quin:tus
	pron	<1kwint*s>
	pos	n.
Sertorius	0.
	syl	Ser:to:ri:us
	pron	<sR:1tc:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??123-72 #7b.c., Roman soldier who fought with Marius in Gaul (102) and led an insurrection in Spain against Sulla until he was assassinated.
sertularian	ety	C18: from New Latin Sertul*_aria, from Latin sertula diminutive of serta a garland, from serere to wreathe
sertularian	0.
	syl	ser+tu+lar+i:an
	pron	<2sR:tju1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hydroid coelenterates of the genus forming feathery colonies of long branched stems bearing stalkless paired polyps.
serum	ety	C17: from Latin: whey
serums	infl
	head	serum
	or	sera
	syl	se+rums
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sera	infl
	head	serum
	or	serums
	syl	se+ra
	pron	<-r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serum	1.
	syl	se+rum
	pron	<1si*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {blood serum}.
serum	2.
	syl	se+rum
	pron	<1si*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	antitoxin obtained from the blood serum of immunized animals.
serum	3.
	syl	se+rum
	pron	<1si*r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol., zoology.
	def	clear watery fluid, esp. that exuded by serous membranes.
serum	4.
	syl	se+rum
	pron	<1si*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {whey}.
serumal	sub
	head	serum
	syl	se+rum+al
	pos	adj.
serum albumin	0.
	syl	se+rum al+bu+min
	pos	n.
	def	the principal protein of the blood. See also {albumin}.
serum globulin	0.
	syl	se+rum glob:u+lin
	pos	n.
	def	the blood serum component consisting of proteins with a larger molecular weight than serum albumin. See also {immunoglobulin}.
serum hepatitis	0.
	syl	se+rum hep:a+ti+tis
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious viral disease characterized by inflammation and enlargement of the liver, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, and jaundice: transmitted by means of injection with a contaminated needle or transfusion of contaminated blood. See also {hepatitis, infectious hepatitis}.
serum sickness	0.
	syl	se+rum sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	an allergic reaction, such as vomiting, skin rash, etc., that sometimes follows injection of a foreign serum.
serv	1.
	syl	serv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	servant.
serv	2.
	syl	serv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	service.
serval	ety	C18: via French from Late Latin cerv*_alis staglike, from Latin cervus a stag
servals	infl
	head	serval
	or	serval
	syl	ser+vals
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serval	infl
	or	servals
	syl	ser+val.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serval	0.
	syl	ser+val
	pron	<1sR:vL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender feline mammal, of the African bush, having an orange-brown coat with black spots, large ears, and long legs.
servant	ety	C13: via Old French, from servant serving, from servir to #7serve 
servant	1.
	syl	serv+ant
	pron	<1sR:vNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to work for another, esp. one who performs household duties.
servant	2.
	syl	serv+ant
	pron	<1sR:vNt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {public servant}.
servant-like	sub
	head	servant
	syl	serv:ant-2like
	pos	adj.
serve	ety	C13: from Old French servir, from Latin serv*_ire, from servus a slave
serve	1.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be in the service of (a person).
serve	2.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render or be of service to (a person, cause, etc.); help.
serve	3.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attend to (customers) in a shop, restaurant, etc.
serve	4.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (guests, customers, etc.) with food, drink, etc..
	exam	1	she served her guests with cocktails.
serve	5.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distribute or provide (food, drink, etc.) for guests, customers, etc..
	exam	1	do you serve coffee??
serve	6.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to present (food, drink, etc.) in a specified manner.
	exam	1	cauliflower served with cheese sauce.
serve	7.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a regular supply of.
serve	8.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work actively for.
	exam	1	to serve the government.
serve	9.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay homage to.
	exam	1	to serve God.
serve	10.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to answer the requirements of; suit.
	exam	1	this will serve my purpose.
serve	11.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to have a use; function.
	exam	1	this wood will serve to build a fire.
serve	12.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go through (a period of service, enlistment, imprisonment, etc.).
serve	13.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of weather, conditions, etc.
	def	to be favourable or suitable.
serve	14.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {service}. (of a male animal) to copulate with (a female animal).
serve	15.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	to put (the ball) into play.
serve	16.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to act as server at Mass or other services.
serve	17.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver (a legal document, esp. a writ or summons) to (a person).
serve	18.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide (a machine, etc.) with an impulse or signal for control purposes or with a continuous supply of fuel, working material, etc.
serve	19.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to bind (a rope, spar, etc.) with wire or fine cord to protect it from chafing, etc. See also {{seize} (sense 8)}.
serve (a person) right	20.
	head	serve
	syl	serve (a person) right.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pay back, esp. for wrongful or foolish treatment or behaviour.
serve	21.
	syl	serve
	pron	<sR:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	short for {service} (sense 17).
servable	sub
	head	serve
	or	serveable
	syl	serv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
serveable	sub
	head	serve
	or	servable
	syl	serve+a:ble
	pos	adj.
server	1.
	syl	serv+er
	pron	<1sR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who serves.
server	2.
	syl	serv+er
	pron	<1sR:v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a person who acts as acolyte or assists the priest at Mass.
server	3.
	syl	serv+er
	pron	<1sR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is used in serving food and drink.
server	4.
	syl	serv+er
	pron	<1sR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the player who serves in racket games.
Michael	infl
	head	Servetus
	syl	Mi:chael
	pos	n.
Servetus	0.
	syl	Ser:ve:tus
	pron	<sR:1vEt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Spanish name 1511-53, Spanish theologian and physician. He was burnt at the stake by order of Calvin for denying the doctrine of the Trinity and the divinity of Christ.
Servia	0.
	syl	Ser+vi:a
	pron	<1sR:vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Serbia}.
Servian	sub
	head	Servia
	syl	Ser+vi:an
	pos	adj. n.
service	ety	C12 servise, from Old French, from Latin servitium condition of a slave, from servus a slave
service	1.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of help or assistance.
service	2.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized system of labour and material aids used to supply the needs of the public.
	exam	1	telephone service;
	exam	2	bus service.
service	3.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the supply, installation, or maintenance of goods carried out by a dealer.
service	4.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of availability for use by the public (esp. in the phrases {into} {out of service}) .
service	5.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic overhaul made on a car, machine, etc.
service	6.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of serving guests, customers, etc., in a shop, hotel, restaurant, etc.
service	7.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of public employment and its employees.
	exam	1	civil service.
service	8.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	employment in or performance of work for another.
	exam	1	he has been in the service of our firm for ten years.
service	9.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the work of a public servant.
service	10.a.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the branches of the armed forces.
service	10.b.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	service life.
service	11.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, position, or duties of a domestic servant (esp. in the phrase {in service}) .
service	12.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of serving food.
service	13.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete set of dishes for use at table.
service	14.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	public worship carried out according to certain prescribed forms.
	exam	1	divine service.
service	15.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the prescribed form according to which a specific kind of religious ceremony is to be carried out.
	exam	1	the burial service.
service	16.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	a unified collection of musical settings of the canticles and other liturgical items prescribed by the Book of Common Prayer as used in the Church of England.
service	17.a.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, manner, or right of serving a ball.
service	17.b.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the game in which a particular player serves.
	exam	1	he has lost his service.
service	18.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal law
	def	the duty owed by a tenant to his lord.
service	19.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	def	the serving of a writ, summons, etc., upon a person.
service	20.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a length of tarred marline or small stuff used in serving.
service	21.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	usage	of male animals
	def	the act of mating.
service	22.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or for the use of servants or employees.
service	23.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make fit for use.
service	24.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with assistance.
service	25.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overhaul (a car, machine, etc.).
service	26.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a male animal
	def	to mate with (a female).
service	27.
	syl	ser+vice
	pron	<1sR:vis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to meet interest and capital payments on (debt).
serviceable	1.
	syl	ser+vice+a:ble
	pron	<1sR:vis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or ready for service; usable.
serviceable	2.
	syl	ser+vice+a:ble
	pron	<1sR:vis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of giving good service; durable.
serviceable	3.
	syl	ser+vice+a:ble
	pron	<1sR:vis*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	diligent in service.
serviceability	sub
	head	serviceable
	or	serviceableness
	syl	ser+vice+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
serviceableness	sub
	head	serviceable
	or	serviceability
	syl	ser+vice+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
serviceably	sub
	head	serviceable
	syl	ser+vice+a:bly
	pos	adv.
service area	0.
	syl	ser+vice ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	a place on a motorway providing garage services, restaurants, toilet facilities, etc.
serviceberries	infl
	head	serviceberry
	syl	ser+vice+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serviceberry	1.
	syl	ser+vice+ber:ry
	pron	<1sR:vis2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shadbush}. any of various North American rosaceous trees or shrubs of the genus esp. which has white flowers and edible purplish berries.
serviceberry	2.
	syl	ser+vice+ber:ry
	pron	<1sR:vis2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants.
serviceberry	3.
	syl	ser+vice+ber:ry
	pron	<1sR:vis2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the service tree. {~} Also called (for senses 1, 2): {shadberry, Juneberry}.
service ceiling	0.
	syl	ser+vice ceil+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the height above sea level, measured under standard conditions, at which the rate of climb of an aircraft has fallen to a specified amount. Compare {absolute ceiling}.
service charge	0.
	syl	ser+vice charge
	pos	n.
	def	a percentage of a bill, as at a restaurant or hotel, added to the total to pay for service.
service industry	0.
	syl	ser+vice in+dus+try
	pos	n.
	def	an industry that provides services, such as transport or entertainment, rather than goods.
service line	1.
	syl	ser+vice line
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain racket games
	def	the line at the back of the court behind which the server must stand when serving.
service line	2.
	syl	ser+vice line
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain racket games
	def	a line indicating the boundary of a permissible service, as on the backwall of a squash court.
servicemen	infl
	head	serviceman
	syl	ser+vice+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
serviceman	1.
	syl	ser+vice+man
	pron	<1sR:vis2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who serves in the armed services of a country.
serviceman	2.
	syl	ser+vice+man
	pron	<1sR:vis2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man employed to service and maintain equipment.
service module	0.
	syl	ser+vice mod+ule
	pos	n.
	def	a section of an Apollo spacecraft housing the rocket engine, radar, fuel cells, etc., and jettisoned on re-entry into the earth's atmosphere. See also {lunar module, command module}.
service road	0.
	syl	ser+vice road
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a relatively narrow road running parallel to a main road and providing access to houses, shops, offices, factories, etc., situated along its length.
services	1.
	syl	ser+vic:es
	pron	<1sR:visiz>
	pos	n.
	def	work performed for remuneration.
services	2.
	syl	ser+vic:es
	pron	<1sR:visiz>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the armed forces.
services	3.
	syl	ser+vic:es
	pron	<1sR:visiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	qual	Economics.
	def	commodities, such as banking, that are mainly intangible and usually consumed concurrently with their production. Compare {{goods} (sense 2)}.
service station	1.
	syl	ser+vice sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a place that supplies fuel, oil, etc., for motor vehicles and often carries out repairs, servicing, etc.
service station	2.
	syl	ser+vice sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a place that repairs and sometimes supplies mechanical or electrical equipment.
service tree	1.
	syl	ser+vice tree
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sorb}. a Eurasian rosaceous tree, cultivated for its white flowers and brown edible apple-like fruits.
wild service tree	2.
	head	service tree
	syl	wild service tree.
	def	a similar and related Eurasian tree, from Old English from Vulgar Latin (unattested), from Latin ]
servient tenement	0.
	syl	ser+vi+ent ten+e:ment
	pron	<1sR:vi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property Law.
	def	the land or tenement over which an easement or other servitude is exercised. Compare {dominant tenement}.
serviette	ety	C15: from Old French, from servir to #7serve ; formed on the model of #7oubliette 
serviette	0.
	syl	ser+vi+ette
	pron	<2sR:vi1et>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small square of cloth or paper used while eating to protect the clothes, wipe the mouth and hands, etc.
servile	ety	C14: from Latin serv*_ilis, from servus slave
servile	1.
	syl	ser+vile
	pron	<1sR:vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	obsequious or fawning in attitude or behaviour; submissive.
servile	2.
	syl	ser+vile
	pron	<1sR:vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or suitable for a slave.
servile	3.
	syl	ser+vile
	pron	<1sR:vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in or relating to a state of slavery.
servile	4.
	syl	ser+vile
	pron	<1sR:vIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, foll. by to
	def	submitting or obedient.
servilely	sub
	head	servile
	syl	ser+vile+ly
	pos	adv.
servility	sub
	head	servile
	or	servileness
	syl	ser+vil+i:ty
	pron	<sR:1viliti>
	pos	n.
servileness	sub
	head	servile
	or	servility
	syl	ser+vile+ness
	pos	n.
servile work	0.
	syl	ser+vile work
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	work of a physical nature that is forbidden on Sundays and on certain holidays.
serving	0.
	syl	serv+ing
	pron	<1sR:viG>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion or helping of food or drink.
servitor	ety	C14: from Old French servitour, from Late Latin serv*_itor, from Latin serv*_ire to #7serve 
servitor	0.
	syl	ser+vi+tor
	pron	<1sR:vit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who serves another.
servitude	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin servit*_ud*_o, from servus a slave
servitude	1.
	syl	ser+vi+tude
	pron	<1sR:vi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of a slave; bondage.
servitude	2.
	syl	ser+vi+tude
	pron	<1sR:vi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being subjected to or dominated by a person or thing.
	exam	1	servitude to drink.
servitude	3.
	syl	ser+vi+tude
	pron	<1sR:vi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a burden attaching to an estate for the benefit of an adjoining estate or of some definite person. See also {easement}.
servitude	4.
	syl	ser+vi+tude
	pron	<1sR:vi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {penal servitude}.
servo	1.
	syl	ser+vo
	pron	<1sR:v*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, forming part of, or activated by a servomechanism.
	exam	1	servo brakes.
servos	infl
	head	servo
	syl	ser+vos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
servo	2.
	syl	ser+vo
	pron	<1sR:v*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {servomechanism}.
servomechanism	0.
	syl	ser+vo+mech:a+nism
	pron	<1sR:v*u2mek*2niz*m>, <2sR:v*u1mek->
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism for converting a small mechanical force into a larger force, esp. for control purposes. The output power is proportional to the input power and the system may include an electronic negative feedback device.
servomechanical	sub
	head	servomechanism
	syl	ser+vo+me:chan:i+cal
	pron	<2sR:v*umi1k@nikL>
	pos	adj.
servomotor	0.
	syl	ser+vo+mo+tor
	pron	<1sR:v*u2m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	any motor that supplies power to a servomechanism.
sesame	ety	C15: from Latin s*_esamum, from Greek s*_esamon, s*_esam*_e, of Semitic origin; related to Arabic simsim 
sesame	1.
	syl	ses:a+me
	pron	<1ses*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical herbaceous plant, of the East Indies, cultivated, esp. in India, for its small oval seeds: family
sesame	2.
	syl	ses:a+me
	pron	<1ses*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeds of this plant, used in flavouring bread and yielding an edible oil ({benne oil} or {gingili}) .
sesame	xref
	syl	ses:a+me
	pron	<1ses*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {benne, gingili, til}.
sesamoid	ety	C17: from Latin s*_esamo*_id*_es like sesame (seed), from Greek
sesamoid	1.
	syl	ses:a+moid
	pron	<1ses*2mcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to various small bones formed in tendons, such as the patella.
sesamoid	2.
	syl	ses:a+moid
	pron	<1ses*2mcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to any of various small cartilages, esp. those of the nose.
Sesotho	0.
	syl	Se+so+tho
	pron	<si1su:tu>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Basotho: an official language of Lesotho. Also called: {Southern Sotho}. Former name: {Basuto}.
sesqui-	ety	from Latin, contraction of #7semi -#7+ as #7{as %2}#7+ -que and
sesqui-	0.
	syl	ses:qui-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating one and a half.
	exam	1	sesquicentennial.
sesquialtera	ety	C16: from Latin sequi- half+ alter second, other
sesquialtera	1.
	syl	ses+qui+al+te+ra
	pron	<2seskwi1@lt*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a mixture stop on an organ.
sesquialtera	2.
	syl	ses+qui+al+te+ra
	pron	<2seskwi1@lt*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another term for {hemiola}.
sesquicarbonate	0.
	syl	ses+qui+car+bon+ate
	pron	<2seskwi1ka:b*2nAt>, <-nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed salt consisting of a carbonate and a hydrogen carbonate, such as sodium sesquicarbonate, Na\2CO\3.NaHCO\3.2H\2O.
sesquicentennial	1.
	syl	ses+qui+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2seskwisen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a period of 150 years.
sesquicentennial	2.
	syl	ses+qui+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2seskwisen1teni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or cycle of 150 years.
sesquicentennial	3.
	syl	ses+qui+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2seskwisen1teni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a 150th anniversary or its celebration.
sesquicentennially	sub
	head	sesquicentennial
	syl	ses+qui+cen+1ten+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sesquioxide	0.
	syl	ses+qui+ox+ide
	pron	<2seskwi1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain oxides whose molecules contain three atoms of oxygen for every two atoms of the element.
	exam	1	chromium sesquioxide, Cr\2O\3.
sesquipedalian	ety	C17: from Latin s*_esquiped*_alis of a foot and a half, from #7sesqui -#7+ ped*_alis of the foot, from p*_es foot
sesquipedal	alt
	head	sesquipedalian
	or	sesquipedalian
	syl	ses+quip+e:dal
	pron	<ses1kwip*dL>
	pos	adj.
sesquipedalian	1.
	or	sesquipedal
	syl	ses+qui+pe:da+li:an
	pron	<2seskwipi1dAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to use very long words.
sesquipedalian	2.
	or	sesquipedal
	syl	ses+qui+pe:da+li:an
	pron	<2seskwipi1dAli*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of words or expressions
	def	long and ponderous; polysyllabic.
sesquipedalian	3.
	or	sesquipedal
	syl	ses+qui+pe:da+li:an
	pron	<2seskwipi1dAli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysyllabic word.
sesquipedalianism	sub
	head	sesquipedalian
	syl	ses+qui+pe:1da+li+an+ism
	pos	n.
sessile	ety	C18: from Latin s*_essilis concerning sitting, from sed*_ere to sit
sessile	1.
	syl	ses+sile
	pron	<1sesIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers or leaves
	def	having no stalk; growing directly from the stem.
sessile	2.
	syl	ses+sile
	pron	<1sesIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals such as the barnacle
	def	permanently attached to a substratum.
sessility	sub
	head	sessile
	syl	ses+sil+i:ty
	pron	<se1siliti>
	pos	n.
sessile oak	0.
	syl	ses+sile oak
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {durmast}.
session	ety	C14: from Latin sessi*_o a sitting, from sed*_ere to sit
session	1.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the meeting of a court, legislature, judicial body, etc., for the execution of its function or the transaction of business.
session	2.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single continuous meeting of such a body.
session	3.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series or period of such meetings.
session	4.a.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the time during which classes are held.
session	4.b.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a school or university term or year.
session	5.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Presbyterian Church.
	def	the judicial and administrative body presiding over a local congregation and consisting of the minister and elders.
session	6.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of a group of people to pursue an activity.
session	7.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any period devoted to an activity.
session	8.
	syl	ses+sion
	pron	<1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Court of Session}.
sessional	sub
	head	session
	syl	ses+sion+al
	pos	adj.
sessionally	sub
	head	session
	syl	ses+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sessions	0.
	syl	ses+sions
	pron	<1seS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the sittings or a sitting of justice in court. See {magistrates' court, quarter sessions}.
Roger (Huntington) 	infl
	head	Sessions
	syl	Rog:er (Huntington) .
	pos	n.
Sessions	0.
	syl	Ses:sions
	pron	<1seS*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1896, U.S. composer.
sesterce	ety	C16: from Latin s*_estertius a coin worth two and a half asses, from s*_emis half+ tertius a third
sestertius	alt
	head	sesterce
	or	sesterce
	syl	ses+ter+ti:us
	pron	<se1stR:ti*s>
	pos	n.
sesterce	0.
	or	sestertius
	syl	ses+terce
	pron	<1sest*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver or, later, bronze coin of ancient Rome worth a quarter of a denarius.
sestertium	ety	C16: from Latin, from the phrase mille sestertium a thousand of sesterces; see #7sesterce 
sestertia	infl
	head	sestertium
	syl	ses+ter+ti:a
	pron	<-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sestertium	0.
	syl	ses+ter+ti:um
	pron	<se1stR:ti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Roman money of account equal to 1000 sesterces.
sestet	ety	C19: from Italian sestetto, from sesto sixth, from Latin sextus, from sex six
sestet	1.
	syl	ses+tet
	pron	<se1stet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the last six lines of a Petrarchan sonnet.
sestet	2.
	syl	ses+tet
	pron	<se1stet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	any six-line stanza.
sestet	3.
	syl	ses+tet
	pron	<se1stet>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{sextet} (sense 1)}.
sestina	ety	C19: from Italian, from sesto sixth, from Latin sextus 
sestina	0.
	syl	ses+ti+na
	pron	<se1stEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate verse form of Italian origin, normally unrhymed, consisting of six stanzas of six lines each and a concluding tercet. The six final words of the lines in the first stanza are repeated in a different order in each of the remaining five stanzas and also in the concluding tercet. Also called: {sextain}.
Sestos	0.
	syl	Ses+tos
	pron	<1sestos>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined town in NW Turkey, at the narrowest point of the Dardanelles: N terminus of the bridge of boats built by Xerxes in 481 #7b.c. for the crossing of his armies of invasion.
set	ety	Old English settan, causative of sittan to #7sit ; related to Old Frisian setta, Old High German sezzan 
sets	infl
	head	set
	syl	sets
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
setting	infl
	head	set
	syl	set+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
set	infl
	syl	set.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
set	H1.1.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put or place in position or into a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	to set a book on the table;
	exam	2	to set someone free.
set	H1.2.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	foll. by to or on
	def	to put or be put (to); apply or be applied.
	exam	1	he set fire to the house;
	exam	2	they set the dogs on the scent.
set	H1.3.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put into order or readiness for use; prepare.
	exam	1	to set a trap;
	exam	2	to set the table for dinner.
set	H1.4.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to put, form, or be formed into a jelled, firm, fixed, or rigid state.
	exam	1	the jelly set in three hours.
set	H1.5.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to put or be put into a position that will restore a normal state.
	exam	1	to set a broken bone.
set	H1.6.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adjust (a clock or other instrument) to a position.
set	H1.7.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to determine or establish.
	exam	1	we have set the date for our wedding.
set	H1.8.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to prescribe or allot (an undertaking, course of study, etc.).
	exam	1	the examiners have set @6Paradise Lost.@9
set	H1.9.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange in a particular fashion, esp. an attractive one.
	exam	1	she set her hair;
	exam	2	the jeweller set the diamonds in silver.
set	H1.10.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of clothes
	def	to hang or fit (well or badly) when worn.
set	H1.11.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also: {set to music}. to provide music for (a poem or other text to be sung).
set	H1.12.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also: {set up}. to arrange or produce (type, film, etc.) from (text or copy); compose.
set	H1.13.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange (a stage, television studio, etc.) with scenery and props.
set	H1.14.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to describe or present (a scene or the background to a literary work, story, etc.) in words.
	exam	1	his novel is set in Russia.
set	H1.15.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to present as a model of good or bad behaviour (esp. in the phrases {set an example, set a good example, set a bad example}) .
set	H1.16.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by on or by
	def	to value (something) at a specified price or estimation of worth.
	exam	1	he set a high price on his services.
set	H1.17.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to price (the value of something) at a specified sum.
	exam	1	he set his services at @P#800757 300.
set	H1.18.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to give or be given a particular direction.
	exam	1	his course was set to the East.
set	H1.19.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to rig (a sail) or (of a sail) to be rigged so as to catch the wind.
set	H1.20.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the sun, moon, etc.
	def	to disappear beneath the horizon.
set	H1.21.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to leave (dough, etc.) in one place so that it may prove.
set	H1.22.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to sharpen (a cutting blade) by grinding or honing the angle adjacent to the cutting edge.
set	H1.23.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to displace alternate teeth of (a saw) to opposite sides of the blade in order to increase the cutting efficiency.
set	H1.24.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to sink (the head of a nail) below the surface surrounding it by using a nail set.
set	H1.25.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to give (a binary circuit) the value 1, so that it can be operated when required. Compare {{reset} (sense 2)}.
set	H1.26.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to produce (fruits, seeds, etc.) after pollination or (of fruits or seeds) to develop after pollination.
set	H1.27.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to plant (seeds, seedlings, etc.).
set	H1.28.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to place (a hen) on (eggs) for the purpose of incubation.
set	H1.29.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a gun dog
	def	to turn in the direction of game, indicating its pres?!ence.
set	H1.30.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to defeat (one's opponents) in their attempt to make a contract.
set	H1.31.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a dialect word for {sit}.
set eyes on	32.
	head	set
	syl	set eyes on.
	def	to see.
set	H1.33.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of setting or the state of being set.
set	H1.34.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a condition of firmness or hardness.
set	H1.35.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	bearing, carriage, or posture.
	exam	1	the set of a gun dog when pointing.
set	H1.36.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the fit or hang of a garment, esp. when worn.
set	H1.37.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the scenery and other props used in and identifying the location of a dramatic production.
set	H1.38.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {set width}.
set	H1.38.a.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the width of the body of a piece of type.
set	H1.38.b.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the width of the lines of type in a page or column.
set	H1.39.a.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the cut of the sails or the arrangement of the sails, spars, rigging, etc., of a vessel.
set	H1.39.b.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the direction from which a wind is blowing or towards which a tide or current is moving.
set	H1.40.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a temporary bias disposing an organism to react to a stimulus in one way rather than in others.
set	H1.41.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a seedling, cutting, or similar part that is ready for planting.
	exam	1	onion sets.
set	H1.42.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a blacksmith's tool with a short head similar to a cold chisel set transversely onto a handle and used, when struck with a hammer, for cutting off lengths of iron bars.
set	H1.43.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	See {nail set}.
set	H1.44.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {sett}.
set	H1.45.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	fixed or established by authority or agreement.
	exam	1	set hours of work.
set	H1.46.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	rigid or inflexible.
	exam	1	she is set in her ways.
set	H1.47.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	conventional, artificial, or stereotyped, rather than spontaneous.
	exam	1	she made her apology in set phrases.
set	H1.48.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by on or upon
	def	resolute in intention.
	exam	1	he is set upon marrying.
set	H1.49.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a book, etc.
	def	prescribed for students' preparation for an examination. {~} See also {set about, set against, set aside, set back, set down, set forth, set in, set off, set on, set out, set to, set up}.
set	ety	C14 (in the obsolete sense: a religious sect): from Old French sette, from Latin secta #7sect ; later sense development influenced by the verb #7set %1
set	H2.1.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of objects or people grouped or belonging together, often forming a unit or having certain features or characteristics in common.
	exam	1	a set of coins;
	exam	2	John is in the top set for maths.
set	H2.2.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people who associate together, etc., esp. a clique.
	exam	1	he's part of the jet set.
set	H2.3.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {class}. a collection of numbers, quantities, objects, etc., that have at least one common property or characteristic.
	exam	1	the set of positive integers.
set	H2.4.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	any apparatus that receives or transmits television or radio signals.
set	H2.5.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, squash, etc.
	def	one of the units of a match, in tennis one in which one player or pair of players must win at least six games.
set	H2.6.a.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of couples required for a formation dance such as a quadrille.
set	H2.6.b.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of figures that made up a formation dance.
set	H2.7.a.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	to attack by arguing or ridiculing.
set	H2.7.b.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a woman
	def	to try to gain the attention and affections of (a man). {~} {sets, set+ting, set}.
set	H2.8.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in square dancing and country dancing
	def	to perform a sequence of steps while facing towards another dancer.
	exam	1	set to your partners.
set	H2.9.
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to divide into sets.
	exam	1	in this school we set our older pupils for English.
SET	alt
	or	SET
	syl	S.E.T.
SET	0.
	or	SET
	syl	SET
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	selective employment tax: an employment payroll tax, first levied in 1966 and replaced by VAT in 1973.
seta	ety	C18: from Latin
setae	infl
	head	seta
	syl	se:tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seta	0.
	syl	se:ta
	pron	<1sEt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in invertebrates and some plants
	def	any bristle or bristle-like appendage.
setaceous	sub
	head	seta
	syl	se+ta+ceous
	pron	<si1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
setaceously	sub
	head	seta
	syl	se+1ta+ceous+ly
	pos	adv.
setal	sub
	head	seta
	syl	se+tal
	pos	adj.
set about	1.
	syl	set a:bout
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start or begin.
set about	2.
	syl	set a:bout
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attack physically or verbally.
set against	1.
	syl	set a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to balance or compare.
	exam	1	to set a person's faults against his virtues.
set against	2.
	syl	set a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be hostile or unfriendly to.
set aside	1.
	syl	set a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reserve for a special purpose; put to one side.
set aside	2.
	syl	set a:side
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discard, dismiss, or quash.
set back	1.
	syl	set back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder; impede.
set back	2.
	syl	set back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cost (a person) a specified amount.
setback	infl
	head	set back
	syl	set+back.
	pos	n.
set back	3.
	syl	set back
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	anything that serves to hinder or impede.
set back	4.
	syl	set back
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a recession in the upper part of a high building, esp. one that increases the daylight at lower levels.
set back	5.
	syl	set back
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also called: {offset, setoff}. a steplike shelf where a wall is reduced in thickness.
set chisel	0.
	syl	set chis+el
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cold chisel}.
set down	1.
	syl	set down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write down or record.
set down	2.
	syl	set down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to judge, consider, or regard.
	exam	1	he set him down as an idiot.
set down	3.
	syl	set down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to ascribe; attribute.
	exam	1	his attitude was set down to his illness.
set down	4.
	syl	set down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprove; rebuke.
set down	5.
	syl	set down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to snub; dismiss.
set down	6.
	syl	set down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to allow (passengers) to alight from a bus, taxi, etc.
se tenant	ety	literally: holding together
se tenant	1.
	syl	se ten+ant
	pron	French. <s*> <t*1n?~a>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting two postage stamps of different face values and sometimes of different designs in an unseparated pair.
se tenant	2.
	syl	se ten+ant
	pron	French. <s*> <t*1n?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	such a pair of stamps.
set forth	1.
	syl	set forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal or archaic.
	def	to state, express, or utter.
	exam	1	he set forth his objections.
set forth	2.
	syl	set forth
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal or archaic.
	def	to start out on a journey.
	exam	1	the expedition set forth on the first of July.
Seth	0.
	syl	Seth
	pron	<seT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Adam's third son, given by God in place of the murdered Abel (Genesis 4:25).
setiferous	ety	C19: see #7seta, -#7ferous, -#7gerous 
setiferous	0.
	syl	se:tif+er+ous
	pron	<si1tif*r*s>
	def	or (s$I#!t$Id#f$$r$$s) bearing bristles.
setiform	0.
	syl	se+ti+form
	pron	<1sEti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a seta.
set in	1.
	syl	set in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become established.
	exam	1	the winter has set in.
set in	2.
	syl	set in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wind
	def	to blow or (of current) to move towards shore.
set-in	infl
	head	set in
	syl	set-in.
	pos	adj.
set in	3.
	syl	set in
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a part
	def	made separately and then added to a larger whole.
	exam	1	a set-in sleeve.
setline	0.
	syl	set+line
	pron	<1set2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of fishing line that consist of a long line suspended across a stream, between buoys, etc., and having shorter hooked and baited lines attached. See {{trawl} (sense 2)}, {trotline}.
set off	1.
	syl	set off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to embark on a journey.
set off	2.
	syl	set off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a person) to act or do something, such as laugh or tell stories.
set off	3.
	syl	set off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to explode.
set off	4.
	syl	set off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a foil or contrast to, esp. so as to improve.
	exam	1	that brooch sets your dress off well.
set off	5.
	syl	set off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	to cancel a credit on (one account) against a debit on another, both of which are in the name of the same person, enterprise, etc.
set off	6.
	syl	set off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bring a claim by way of setoff.
setoff	infl
	head	set off
	syl	set+off.
	pos	n.
set off	7.
	syl	set off
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves as a counterbalance.
set off	8.
	syl	set off
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves to contrast with or enhance something else; foil.
set off	9.
	syl	set off
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{setback} (sense 5)}.
set off	10.
	syl	set off
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a counterbalancing debt or claim offered by a debtor against a creditor.
set off	11.
	syl	set off
	pos	n.
	def	a cross claim brought by a debtor that partly offsets the creditor's claim. See also {counterclaim}.
set-off	0.
	syl	set-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a fault in which ink is transferred from a heavily inked or undried printed sheet to the sheet next to it in a pile. Also called (esp. Brit.): {offset}.
Ernest Thompson	infl
	head	Seton
	syl	Er:nest Thomp:son.
	pos	n.
Seton	0.
	syl	Se:ton
	pron	<1sEtN>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1946, U.S. author and illustrator of animal books, born in England.
set on	1.
	syl	set on
	pos	prep.
	def	to attack or cause to attack.
	exam	1	they set the dogs on him;
	exam	2	three thugs set on him.
set on	2.
	syl	set on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instigate or incite; urge.
	exam	1	he set the child on to demand food.
Seto Naikai	0.
	syl	Se:to Nai+kai
	pron	<1set*u> <1nIkI>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Japanese name for the {Inland Sea}.
setose	ety	C17: from Latin saet*_osus, from saeta a bristle
setose	0.
	syl	se+tose
	pron	<1sEt*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with setae; bristly.
set out	0.
	syl	set out
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
set out	1.
	syl	set out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to present, arrange, or display.
	exam	1	he set the flowers out in the vase.
set out	2.
	syl	set out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to give a full account of; explain exactly.
	exam	1	he set out the matter in full.
set out	3.
	syl	set out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to plan or lay out (a garden, etc.).
set out	4.
	syl	set out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin or embark on an undertaking, esp. a journey.
set piece	1.
	syl	set piece
	pos	n.
	def	a work of literature, music, etc., often having a conventional or prescribed theme, intended to create an impressive effect.
set piece	2.
	syl	set piece
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of scenery built to stand independ?!ently as part of a stage set.
set piece	3.
	syl	set piece
	pos	n.
	def	a display of fireworks.
set point	0.
	syl	set point
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	a point that would enable one side to win a set.
setscrew	0.
	syl	set+screw
	pron	<1set2skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a screw that fits into the boss or hub of a wheel, coupling, cam, etc., and prevents motion of the part relative to the shaft on which it is mounted.
set square	0.
	syl	set square
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat piece of plastic, metal, etc., in the shape of a right-angled triangle, used in technical drawing.
sett	ety	C19: variant of #7set %1 (n.)
set	alt
	head	sett
	or	sett
	syl	set
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
sett	1.
	or	set
	syl	sett
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rectangular paving block made of stone, such as granite, used to provide a durable road surface. Compare {cobblestone}.
sett	2.
	or	set
	syl	sett
	pron	<set>
	pos	n.
	def	the burrow of a badger.
settee	ety	C18: changed from #7settle %2
settee	0.
	syl	set+tee
	pron	<se1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat, for two or more people, with a back and usually with arms.
setter	0.
	syl	set+ter
	pron	<1set*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various breeds of large gundog. See {English setter, Gordon setter, Irish setter}.
set theory	0.
	syl	set the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties and interrelationships of sets.
setting	1.
	syl	set+ting
	pron	<1setiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the surroundings in which something is set; scene.
setting	2.
	syl	set+ting
	pron	<1setiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the scenery, properties, or background, used to create the location for a stage play, film, etc.
setting	3.
	syl	set+ting
	pron	<1setiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a composition consisting of a certain text and music provided or arranged for it.
setting	4.
	syl	set+ting
	pron	<1setiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal mounting and surround of a gem.
	exam	1	diamonds in an antique gold setting.
setting	5.
	syl	set+ting
	pron	<1setiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the tableware, cutlery, etc., for a single place at table.
setting	6.
	syl	set+ting
	pron	<1setiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a clutch of eggs in a bird's nest, esp. a clutch of hen's eggs.
setting lotion	0.
	syl	set+ting lo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a perfumed solution of gum or a synthetic resin in a solvent, used in hairdressing to make a set last longer.
setting rule	0.
	syl	set+ting rule
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a metal strip used in the hand composition of type in a stick to separate the line being set from the previous one.
settle	ety	Old English setlan; related to Dutch zetelen; see #7settle %2
settle	H1.1.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in order; arrange in a desired state or condition.
	exam	1	he settled his affairs before he died.
settle	H1.2.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange or be arranged in a fixed or comfortable position.
	exam	1	he settled himself by the fire.
settle	H1.3.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to rest or a halt.
	exam	1	a bird settled on the hedge.
settle	H1.4.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take up or cause to take up residence.
	exam	1	the family settled in the country.
settle	H1.5.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to establish or become established in a way of life, job, residence, etc.
settle	H1.6.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to migrate to and form a community; colonize.
settle	H1.7.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become quiet, calm, or stable.
settle	H1.8.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be cast or spread; come down.
	exam	1	fog settled over a wide area.
settle	H1.9.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a liquid) clear or (of a liquid) to become clear; clarify.
settle	H1.10.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (sediment) to sink to the bottom, as in a liquid, or (of sediment) to sink thus.
settle	H1.11.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subside or cause to subside and become firm or compact.
	exam	1	the dust settled.
settle	H1.12.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to pay off or account for (a bill, debt, etc.).
settle	H1.13.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decide, conclude, or dispose of.
	exam	1	to settle an argument.
settle	H1.14.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to agree or fix.
	exam	1	to settle upon a plan.
settle	H1.15.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to secure (title, property, etc.) to a person, as by making a deed of settlement, will, etc..
	exam	1	he settled his property on his wife.
settle	H1.16.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to determine (a legal dispute, etc.) by agreement of the parties without resort to court action (esp. in the phrase {settle out of court}) .
settleable	sub
	head	settle
	syl	set+tle+a:ble
	pos	adj.
settle	ety	Old English setl; related to Old Saxon, Old High German sezzal 
settle	H2.0.
	syl	set+tle
	pron	<1setL>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat, for two or more people, usually made of wood with a high back and arms, and sometimes having a storage space in the boxlike seat.
settle down	0.
	syl	set+tle down
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly intr.)
settle down	1.
	syl	set+tle down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to make or become quiet and orderly.
settle down	2.
	syl	set+tle down
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to apply oneself diligently.
	exam	1	please settle down to work.
settle down	3.
	syl	set+tle down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adopt an orderly and routine way of life, take up a permanent post, etc., esp. after marriage.
settle for	0.
	syl	set+tle for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to accept or agree to in spite of dispute or dissatisfaction.
settle in	0.
	syl	set+tle in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to become or help to become adapted to and at ease in a new home, environment, etc.
settlement	1.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of settling or being settled.
settlement	2.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the establishment of a new region; coloni?!zation.
settlement	3.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a place newly settled; colony.
settlement	4.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of dwellings forming a community, esp. on a frontier.
settlement	5.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a community formed by members of a group, esp. of a religious sect.
settlement	6.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a public building used to provide educational and general welfare facilities for persons living in deprived areas.
settlement	7.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidence of all or part of a structure.
settlement	8.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustment or agreement reached in matters of finance, business, etc.
settlement	9.a.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a conveyance, usually to trustees, of property to be enjoyed by several persons in succession.
settlement	9.b.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the deed or other instrument conveying such property.
settlement	9.c.
	syl	set+tle+ment
	pron	<1setLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of a dispute, etc., by mutual agreement without resorting to legal proceedings.
settler	0.
	syl	set+tler
	pron	<1setl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who settles in a new country or a colony.
settle with	1.
	syl	set+tle with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pay a debt or bill to.
settle with	2.
	syl	set+tle with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make an agreement with.
settle with	3.
	syl	set+tle with
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to get one's revenge for (a wrong or injury) with (a person).
settlings	0.
	syl	set+tlings
	pron	<1setliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any matter or substance that has settled at the bottom of a liquid; sediment; dregs.
settlor	0.
	syl	set+tlor
	pron	<1setl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who settles property on someone.
set to	1.
	syl	set to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin working.
set to	2.
	syl	set to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start fighting.
set-to	infl
	head	set to
	syl	set-to.
	pos	n.
set to	3.
	syl	set to
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a brief disagreement or fight.
Set'ubal	0.
	syl	Se+t*'u+bal
	pron	Portuguese <s*1tu$Bal>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Portugal, on {Set*'ubal Bay} south of Lisbon: an earthquake in 1755 destroyed most of the old town. Pop.: 64531 (1970).
set up	0.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
set up	1.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to put into a position of power, etc.
set up	2.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to begin or enable (someone) to begin (a new venture), as by acquiring or providing means, equipment, etc.
set up	3.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to build or construct.
	exam	1	to set up a shed.
set up	4.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to raise, cause, or produce.
	exam	1	to set up a wail.
set up	5.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to advance or propose.
	exam	1	to set up a theory.
set up	6.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to restore the health of.
	exam	1	the sea air will set you up again.
set up	7.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to establish (a record).
set up	8.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to cause (a person) to be blamed, accused, etc.
set up	9.a.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to provide (drinks, etc.) for.
	exam	1	set 'em up, Joe&!
set up	9.b.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pay for the drinks of.
	exam	1	I'll set up the next round.
set up	10.
	syl	set up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another term for {{set} %1 (sense 38)}.
setup	infl
	head	set up
	syl	set+up.
	pos	n.
set up	11.
	syl	set up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the way in which anything is organized or arranged.
set up	12.
	syl	set up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an event the result of which is prearranged.
	exam	1	it's a setup.
set up	13.
	syl	set up
	pos	n.
	def	a prepared arrangement of materials, machines, etc., for a job or undertaking.
set up	14.
	syl	set up
	pos	n.
	def	a station at which a surveying instrument, esp. a theodolite, is set up.
set up	15.
	syl	set up
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	the position of the camera, microphones, and performers at the beginning of a scene. {~} {set-up}.
set up	16.
	syl	set up
	pos	n.
	def	physically well-built.
set width	0.
	syl	set width
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{set} %1 (sense 38)}.
Georges	infl
	head	Seurat
	syl	Georges
	pron	<ZcrZ>
	pos	n.
Seurat	0.
	syl	Seu:rat
	pron	French <s@o1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-91, French neoimpressionist painter. He developed the pointillist tech?!nique of painting, characterized by brilliant luminosity, as in (1886).
Lake	infl
	head	Sevan
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Sevan	0.
	syl	Se+van
	pron	<se1va:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the SW Soviet Union, in the N Armenian SSR at an altitude of 1914 m (6279 ft.). Area: 1417 sq. km (547 sq. miles).
Sevastopol	0.
	syl	Se+vas+to+pol
	pron	Russian <sivas1tcp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR on the Black Sea: captured and destroyed by British, French, and Turkish forces after a siege of 11 months (1854-55) during the Crimean War; taken by the Germans after a siege of 8 months (1942) during World War II; a major naval base. Pop.: 267000 (1975 est.). English name: {Sebastopol}.
seven	ety	Old English seofon; related to Gothic sibun, German sieben, Old Norse sjau, Latin septem, Greek hepta, Sanskrit sapt*'a 
seven	1.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one and is a prime number. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
seven	2.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 7, VII, etc., representing this number.
seven	3.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is one greater than six.
seven	4.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	anything represent?!ing, represented by, or consisting of seven units, such as a playing card with seven symbols on it.
seven	5.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {seven o'clock}. seven hours after noon or midnight.
seven	6.a.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to seven.
	exam	1	seven swans a-swimming.
seven	6.b.
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	you've eaten seven already.
seven	xref
	syl	sev+en
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefixes: {hepta-, septi-}.
Seven against Thebes	0.
	syl	Sev+en a:gainst Thebes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the seven members of an expedition undertaken to regain for Polynices, a son of Oedipus, his share in the throne of Thebes from his usurping brother Eteocles. The seven are usually listed as Polynices, Adrastus, Amphiaraus, Capaneus, Hippomedon, Tydeus, and Parthenopaeus. The campaign failed and the warring brothers killed each other in single combat before the Theban walls. See also {Adrastus}.
seven deadly sins	0.
	syl	sev+en dead+ly sins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a fuller name for the {deadly sins}.
sevenfold	1.
	syl	sev+en+fold
	pron	<1sevN2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having seven times as many or as much.
sevenfold	2.
	syl	sev+en+fold
	pron	<1sevN2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of seven parts.
sevenfold	3.
	syl	sev+en+fold
	pron	<1sevN2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to seven times as many or as much.
Seven Hills of Rome	0.
	syl	Sev+en Hills of Rome
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the hills on which the ancient city of Rome was built: the Palatine, Capitoline, Quirinal, Caelian, Aventine, Esquiline, and Viminal.
sevens	0.
	syl	sev+ens
	pron	<1sevNz>
	pos	n.
	def	a Rugby Union match played with seven players on each side.
seven seas	0.
	syl	sev+en seas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the oceans of the world considered as the N and S Pacific, the N and S Atlantic, and the Arctic, Antarctic, and Indian Oceans.
seventeen	ety	Old English seofont*_iene; see #7seven, -#7teen 
seventeen	1.
	syl	sev+en+teen
	pron	<1sevN1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and seven and is a prime number. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
seventeen	2.
	syl	sev+en+teen
	pron	<1sevN1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 17, XVII, etc., representing this number.
seventeen	3.
	syl	sev+en+teen
	pron	<1sevN1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is seven more than ten.
seventeen	4.
	syl	sev+en+teen
	pron	<1sevN1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 17 units.
seventeen	5.a.
	syl	sev+en+teen
	pron	<1sevN1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to seventeen.
	exam	1	seventeen attempts.
seventeen	5.b.
	syl	sev+en+teen
	pron	<1sevN1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	seventeen were sold.
seventeenth	1.a.
	syl	sev+en+teenth
	pron	<1sevN1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the sixteenth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 17th.
seventeenth	1.b.
	syl	sev+en+teenth
	pron	<1sevN1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the ship docks on the seventeenth.
seventeenth	2.a.
	syl	sev+en+teenth
	pron	<1sevN1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 17 approximately equal parts of something.
seventeenth	2.b.
	syl	sev+en+teenth
	pron	<1sevN1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a seventeenth part.
seventeenth	3.
	syl	sev+en+teenth
	pron	<1sevN1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 17 (1/17).
seventeen-year locust	0.
	syl	sev+en:teen-year lo+cust
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American cicada, appearing in great numbers at infrequent intervals because its nymphs take 13 or 17 years to mature. Also called: {periodical cicada}.
seventh	1.a.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the sixth and before the eighth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 7th.
seventh	1.b.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	she left on the seventh;
	exam	2	he was the seventh to arrive.
seventh	2.a.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of seven equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
seventh	2.b.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a seventh part.
seventh	3.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by seven (1/7#800760) .
seventh	4.a.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between one note and another seven notes away from it counting inclusively along the diatonic scale.
seventh	4.b.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also {{major} (sense 11)}, {{minor} (sense 4)}, {{interval} (sense 5)}.
seventh	4.c.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {seventh chord}.
seventh	5.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {seventhly}. after the sixth person, position, event, etc.
seventh	6.
	syl	sev+enth
	pron	<1sevNT>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	Also: {seventhly}. as the seventh point: linking what follows to the previous statements, as in a speech or argument.
seventh chord	0.
	syl	sev+enth chord
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a chord consisting of a triad with a seventh added above the root. See {dominant seventh, diminished seventh, major seventh, minor seventh}.
Seventh-Day Adventist	0.
	syl	Sev:enth-Day Ad+ven+tist
	pos	n.
	qual	Protestant.
	def	a member of that branch of the Adventists which constituted itself as a separate body after the expected Second Coming of Christ failed to be realized in 1844. They are strongly Protestant, believe that Christ's coming is imminent, and observe Saturday instead of Sunday as their Sabbath.
seventh heaven	1.
	syl	sev+enth heav+en
	pos	n.
	def	the final state of eternal bliss, esp. according to Talmudic and Muslim eschatology.
seventh heaven	2.
	syl	sev+enth heav+en
	pos	n.
	def	a state of supreme happiness.
seventieth	1.a.
	syl	sev+en+ti+eth
	pron	<1sevNtiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.: often written 70th.
seventieth	1.b.
	syl	sev+en+ti+eth
	pron	<1sevNtiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the seventieth in line.
seventieth	2.a.
	syl	sev+en+ti+eth
	pron	<1sevNtiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 70 approximately equal parts of something.
seventieth	2.b.
	syl	sev+en+ti+eth
	pron	<1sevNtiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a seventieth part.
seventieth	3.
	syl	sev+en+ti+eth
	pron	<1sevNtiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 70 (1/70).
seventies	infl
	head	seventy
	syl	sev+en+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
seventy	1.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and seven. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
seventy	2.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 70, LXX, etc., representing this number.
seventy	3.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the numbers 70-79, esp. the 70th to the 79th year of a person's life or of a particular century.
seventy	4.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is seven times as big as ten.
seventy	5.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 70 units.
seventy	6.a.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to seventy.
	exam	1	the seventy varieties of fabric.
seventy	6.b.
	syl	sev+en+ty
	pron	<1sevNti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	to invite seventy to the wedding.
seven-up	0.
	syl	sev:en-up
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which the lead to each round determines the trump suit. Also called: {all fours, pitch}.
Seven Wonders of the World	0.
	syl	Sev+en Won+ders of the World
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the seven structures considered by ancient and medieval scholars to be the most wondrous of the ancient world. The list varies, but generally consists of the Pyramids of Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Phidias' statue of Zeus at Olympia, the temple of Artemis at Ephesus, the mausoleum of Halicarnassus, the Colossus of Rhodes, and the Pharos (or lighthouse) of Alexandria.
seven-year itch	1.
	syl	sev:en-year itch
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an informal name for {scabies}.
seven-year itch	2.
	syl	sev:en-year itch
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tendency towards infidelity, traditionally said to begin after about seven years of marriage.
Seven Years' War	0.
	syl	Sev+en Years' War
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1756-63) of Britain and Prussia, who emerged in the ascendant, against France and Austria, resulting from commercial and colonial rivalry between Britain and France and from the conflict in Germany between Prussia and Austria.
sever	ety	C14 severen, from Old French severer, from Latin s*_epar*_are to #7separate 
sever	1.
	syl	sev+er
	pron	<1sev*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put or be put apart; separate.
sever	2.
	syl	sev+er
	pron	<1sev*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide or be divided into parts.
sever	3.
	syl	sev+er
	pron	<1sev*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break off or dissolve (a tie, relationship, etc.).
severable	1.
	syl	sev+er+a:ble
	pron	<1sev*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be severed.
severable	2.
	syl	sev+er+a:ble
	pron	<1sev*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	capable of being separated, as a clause in an agreement.
	exam	1	a severable contract.
several	ety	C15: via Anglo-French from Medieval Latin s*_epar*_alis, from Latin s*_ep*_ar, from s*_epar*_are to #7separate 
several	1.a.
	syl	sev+er+al
	pron	<1sevr*l>
	pos	determiner.
	def	more than a few; an indefinite small number.
	exam	1	several people objected.
several	1.b.
	syl	sev+er+al
	pron	<1sevr*l>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; pl.
	exam	1	several of them know.
several	2.
	syl	sev+er+al
	pron	<1sevr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	various; separate.
	exam	1	the members with their several occupations.
several	3.
	syl	sev+er+al
	pron	<1sevr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	distinct; different.
	exam	1	three several times.
several	4.
	syl	sev+er+al
	pron	<1sevr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	capable of being dealt with separately; not shared. Compare {{joint} (sense 14)}.
severally	1.
	syl	sev+er+al+ly
	pron	<1sevr*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	separately, individually, or distinctly.
severally	2.
	syl	sev+er+al+ly
	pron	<1sevr*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	each in turn; respectively.
severalties	infl
	head	severalty
	syl	sev+er+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
severalty	1.
	syl	sev+er+al+ty
	pron	<1sevr*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being several or separate.
severalty	2.
	syl	sev+er+al+ty
	pron	<1sevr*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	usage	usually preceded by in
	def	the tenure of property, esp. land, in a person's own right and not jointly with another or others.
severance	1.
	syl	sev+er+ance
	pron	<1sev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of severing or state of being severed.
severance	2.
	syl	sev+er+ance
	pron	<1sev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a separation.
severance	3.
	syl	sev+er+ance
	pron	<1sev*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the division into separate parts of a joint estate, contract, etc.
severance pay	0.
	syl	sev+er+ance pay
	pos	n.
	def	compensation paid by a firm to employees for loss of employment.
severe	ety	C16: from Latin sev*_erus 
severe	1.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	rigorous or harsh in the treatment of others; strict.
	exam	1	a severe parent.
severe	2.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	serious in appearance or manner; stern.
severe	3.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	critical or dangerous.
	exam	1	a severe illness.
severe	4.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing misery or discomfort by its harshness.
	exam	1	severe weather.
severe	5.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	strictly restrained in appearance; austere.
	exam	1	a severe way of dressing.
severe	6.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	hard to endure, perform, or accomplish.
	exam	1	a severe test.
severe	7.
	syl	se+vere
	pron	<si1vi*>
	pos	adj.
	def	rigidly precise or exact.
severely	sub
	head	severe
	syl	se+1vere+ly
	pos	adv.
severeness	sub
	head	severe
	or	severity
	syl	se+1vere+ness
	pron	<si1veriti>
	pos	n.
severity	sub
	head	severe
	or	severeness
	syl	se+ver+i:ty
	pron	<si1veriti>
	pos	n.
Severn	1.
	syl	Sev+ern
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Wales and W England, rising in Powys and flowing northeast and east into England, then south to the Bristol Channel: the longest river in Great Britain. Length: about 290 km (180 miles).
Severn	2.
	syl	Sev+ern
	pron	<1sevN>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE central Canada, in Ontario, flowing northeast to Hudson Bay. Length: about 676 km (420 miles).
Severnaya Zemlya	0.
	syl	Se+ver+na+ya Zem+lya
	pron	Russian <1sjAvirn*j*> <zim1lja>
	pos	n.
	def	an archipelago in the Arctic Ocean off the coast of the N central Soviet Union.
Lucius Septimius	infl
	head	Severus
	syl	Lu:ci:us Sep:ti:mi:us
	pron	<sep1timi*s>
	pos	n.
Severus	0.
	syl	Se:ve:rus
	pron	<si1vi*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	146-211 #7a.d., Roman soldier and emperor (193-211). He waged war successfully against the Parthians (197-202) and spent his last years in Britain (208-11).
Marquise de	infl
	head	S'evign'e
	syl	Mar:quise de
	pos	n.
S'evign'e	0.
	syl	S*'e:vi:gn*'e
	pron	French <sAvi1$jA>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1626-96, French letter writer. Her corres?!pondence with her daughter and others provides a vivid account of society during the reign of Louis XIV.
Seville	0.
	syl	Se+ville
	pron	<s*1vil>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Spain, on the Guadalquivir River: chief town of S Spain under the Vandals and Visigoths (5th-8th centuries); centre of Spanish colonial trade (16th-17th centuries); tourist centre. Pop.: 548072 (1970). Ancient name: {Hispalis}. Spanish name: {Se+vi+lla} (se#!$Bi$ya).
Seville orange	1.
	syl	Se+ville or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	an orange tree, of tropical and semitropical regions: grown for its bitter fruit, which is used to make marmalade.
Seville orange	2.
	syl	Se+ville or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
Seville orange	xref
	syl	Se+ville or+ange
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bitter orange}.
Sevres	0.
	syl	S*`evres
	pron	French <1se:vr>
	pos	n.
	def	porcelain ware manufactured at S*`evres, near Paris, from 1756, characterized by the use of clear colours and elaborate decorative detail.
sew	ety	Old English s*_eowan; related to Old Norse s*_yja, Gothic siujan, Old High German siuwen, Latin suere to sew, Sanskrit s*_ivjati he sews
sews	infl
	head	sew
	syl	sews
	pos	vb.
sewing	infl
	head	sew
	syl	sew+ing
	pos	vb.
sewed sewn	infl
	head	sew
	or	sewed
	syl	sewed; sewn
	pos	vb.
sewed	infl
	head	sew
	or	sewed sewn
	syl	sewed.
	pos	vb.
sew	1.
	syl	sew
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or decorate (pieces of fabric, etc.) by means of a thread repeatedly passed through with a needle or similar implement.
sew	2.
	syl	sew
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on or up
	def	to attach, fasten, or close by sewing.
sew	3.
	syl	sew
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a garment, etc.) by sewing. {~} See also {sew up}.
sewage	ety	C19: back formation from #7sewer %1
sewage	0.
	syl	sew+age
	pron	<1su:iJ>
	pos	n.
	def	waste matter from domestic or industrial establishments that is carried away in sewers or drains for dumping or conversion into a form that is not toxic.
sewage farm	0.
	syl	sew+age farm
	pos	n.
	def	a place where sewage is treated, esp. for use as manure.
sewan	0.
	syl	se+wan
	pron	<1sEw*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {seawan}.
William Henry	infl
	head	Seward
	syl	Wil:liam Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Seward	0.
	syl	Sew:ard
	pron	<1sju:*d>
	pos	n.
	def	1801-72, U.S. statesman; secretary of state (1861-69). He was a leading opponent of slavery and was responsible for the purchase of Alaska (1867).
Seward Peninsula	0.
	syl	Sew+ard Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of W Alaska, on the Bering Strait. Length: about 290 km (180 miles).
Henry	infl
	head	Sewell
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Sewell	0.
	syl	Sew:ell
	pron	<1su:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	1807-79, New Zealand statesman, born in England: first prime minister of New Zealand (1856).
sewellel	ety	C19: probably from Chinook
sewellel	0.
	syl	se+wel+lel
	pron	<si1wel*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mountain beaver} (see {{beaver} %1 (sense 3)}).
sewer	ety	C15: from Old French esseveur, from essever to drain, from Vulgar Latin exaqu*_are (unattested), from Latin #7ex - aqua water
sewer	H1.1.
	syl	sew+er
	pron	<1su:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drain or pipe, esp. one that is underground, used to carry away surface water or sewage.
sewer	H1.2.
	syl	sew+er
	pron	<1su:*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with sewers.
sewer	H2.0.
	syl	sew+er
	pron	<1s*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that sews.
sewer	ety	C14: shortened from Anglo-French asseour, from Old French asseoir to cause to sit, from Latin assid*_ere, from sed*_ere to sit
sewer	H3.0.
	syl	sew+er
	pron	<1su:*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval England
	def	a servant of high rank in charge of the serving of meals and the seating of guests.
sewerage	1.
	syl	sew+er+age
	pron	<1su:*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of sewers.
sewerage	2.
	syl	sew+er+age
	pron	<1su:*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the removal of surface water or sewage by means of sewers.
sewerage	3.
	syl	sew+er+age
	pron	<1su:*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sewage}.
sewing	0.a.
	syl	sew+ing
	pron	<1s*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth, etc., that is sewn or to be sewn.
sewing	0.b.
	syl	sew+ing
	pron	<1s*uiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	sewing basket.
sewing machine	0.
	syl	sew+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	any machine designed to sew material. It is now usually driven by electric motor but is sometimes operated by a foot treadle or by hand.
sewn	0.
	syl	sewn
	pron	<s*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {sew}.
sew up	1.
	syl	sew up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or mend completely by sewing.
sew up	2.
	syl	sew up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to acquire sole use or control of.
sew up	3.
	syl	sew up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complete or negotiate successfully.
	exam	1	to sew up a deal.
sex	ety	C14: from Latin sexus; compare sec*_are to divide
sex	1.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	def	the sum of the characteristics that distinguish organisms on the basis of their reproductive function.
sex	2.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two categories, male or female, into which organisms are placed on this basis.
sex	3.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {sexual inter?!course}.
sex	4.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	def	feelings or behaviour resulting from the urge to grati?!fy the sexual instinct.
sex	5.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual matters in general. {~}
sex	6.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	def	of or concerning sexual matters.
	exam	1	sex education;
	exam	2	sex hygiene.
sex	7.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	n.
	def	based on or arising from the difference between the sexes.
	exam	1	sex discrimination.
sex	8.
	syl	sex
	pron	<seks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ascertain the sex of.
sex-	ety	from Latin
sex-	0.
	syl	sex-
	usage	combining form.
	def	six.
	exam	1	sexcentennial.
sexagenarian	ety	C18: from Latin sex*_ag*_en*_arius, from sex*_ag*_en*_i sixty each, from sex*_agint*_a sixty
sexagenarian	1.
	syl	sex:a+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2seks*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person from 60 to 69 years old.
sexagenarian	2.
	syl	sex:a+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2seks*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	being from 60 to 69 years old.
sexagenarian	3.
	syl	sex:a+ge:nar+i:an
	pron	<2seks*Ji1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a sexagenarian.
sexagenary	sub
	head	sexagenarian
	syl	sex+ag+e:nar:y
	pron	<sek1s@Jin*ri>
	pos	adj. n.
Sexagesima	ety	C16: from Latin: sixtieth, from sex*_agint*_a sixty
Sexagesima	0.
	syl	Sex:a+ges:i+ma
	pron	<2seks*1Jesim*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second Sunday before Lent.
sexagesimal	1.
	syl	sex:a+ges:i+mal
	pron	<2seks*1Jesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or based on the number 60.
	exam	1	sexagesimal measurement of angles.
sexagesimal	2.
	syl	sex:a+ges:i+mal
	pron	<2seks*1Jesim*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fraction in which the denominator is some power of 60; a sixtieth.
sexangular	0.
	syl	sex+an+gu+lar
	pron	<seks1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	another name for {hexagonal}. &- {sex+#!an+gu+lar+ly}
sex appeal	0.
	syl	sex ap+peal
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or power of attracting the opposite sex.
sexcentenary	ety	C18: from Latin sexcent*_en*_i six hundred each
sexcentenary	1.
	syl	sex+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2seksen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to 600 or a period of 600 years.
sexcentenary	2.
	syl	sex+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2seksen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or celebrating a 600th anniversary.
sexcentenaries	infl
	head	sexcentenary
	syl	sex+cen+te+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sexcentenary	3.
	syl	sex+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2seksen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a 600th anniversary or its celebration.
sex chromosome	0.
	syl	sex chro+mo+some
	pos	n.
	def	either of the chromosomes determining the sex of animals. See also {X-chromosome, Y-chromosome}.
sexed	1.
	syl	sexed
	pron	<sekst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a specified degree of sexuality.
	exam	1	under-sexed.
sexed	2.
	syl	sexed
	pron	<sekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having sexual differentiation.
sexennial	ety	C17: from Latin sexennis of six years, from sex six+ annus a year
sexennial	1.
	syl	sex+en+ni:al
	pron	<sek1seni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring once every six years or over a period of six years.
sexennial	2.
	syl	sex+en+ni:al
	pron	<sek1seni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sixth anniversary.
sexennially	sub
	head	sexennial
	syl	sex+1en+ni:al+ly
	pos	adv.
sex hormone	0.
	syl	sex hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	an animal hormone affecting development and growth of reproductive organs and related parts.
sexism	0.
	syl	sex+ism
	pron	<1seksiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	discrimination on the basis of sex, esp. the oppression of women by men.
sexist	sub
	head	sexism
	syl	sex+ist
	pos	n. adj.
sexavalent	alt
	head	sexivalent
	or	sexivalent
	syl	sex:a+va+lent
	pron	<2seksi1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
sexivalent	0.
	or	sexavalent
	syl	sex:i+va+lent
	pron	<2seksi1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {hexavalent}.
sexless	1.
	syl	sex+less
	pron	<1sekslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing no sexual differentiation.
sexless	2.
	syl	sex+less
	pron	<1sekslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no sexual desires.
sexless	3.
	syl	sex+less
	pron	<1sekslis>
	pos	adj.
	def	sexually unattractive.
sexlessly	sub
	head	sexless
	syl	sex+less+ly
	pos	adv.
sexlessness	sub
	head	sexless
	syl	sex+less+ness
	pos	n.
sex-limited	0.
	syl	sex-lim:i:ted
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	of or designating a character or the gene producing it that appears in one sex only.
sex linkage	0.
	syl	sex link+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the condition in which a particular gene is located on a sex chromosome, esp. on the X-chromo?!some, so that the character controlled by the gene is associated with either of the sexes.
sexlinked	sub
	head	sex linkage
	syl	sex+2linked
	pos	adj.
sexology	0.
	syl	sex+ol+o:gy
	pron	<sek1sol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of sexual behaviour in human beings.
sexologist	sub
	head	sexology
	syl	sex+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
sexpartite	1.
	syl	sex+par+tite
	pron	<seks1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of vaults, arches, etc.
	def	divided into or composed of six parts.
sexpartite	2.
	syl	sex+par+tite
	pron	<seks1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintained by or involving six participants or groups of participants.
sexpot	0.
	syl	sex+pot
	pron	<1seks2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person, esp. a young woman, considered as being sexually very attractive.
sext	ety	C15: from Church Latin sexta h*_ora the sixth hour
sext	0.
	syl	sext
	pron	<sekst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the fourth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office or the prayers prescribed for it: originally the sixth hour of the day (noon).
sextain	ety	C17: from obsolete French sestine #7sestina, but also influenced by obsolete sixain stanza of six lines
sextain	0.
	syl	sex+tain
	pron	<1sekstAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sestina}.
sextan	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin sextana (febris) (fever) of the sixth (day)
sextan	0.
	syl	sex+tan
	pron	<1sekst*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fever
	def	marked by paroxysms that recur every sixth day.
Sextans	ety	New Latin: #7sextant 
Sextantis	infl
	head	Sextans
	syl	Sex+tan+tis
	pron	<seks1t@ntis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Sextans	0.
	syl	Sex+tans
	pron	<1sekst*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation lying on the celestial equator close to Leo and Hydra.
sextant	ety	C17: from Latin sext*_ans one sixth of a unit
sextant	1.
	syl	sex+tant
	pron	<1sekst*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument used in navigation and consisting of a telescope through which a sighting of a heavenly body is taken, with protractors for determining its angular distance above the horizon or from another heavenly body.
sextant	2.
	syl	sex+tant
	pron	<1sekst*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sixth part of a circle having an arc which subtends an angle of 60?%.
sextet	ety	C19: variant of #7sestet, with Latinization of ses- 
sextette	alt
	head	sextet
	or	sextet
	syl	sex+tette
	pron	<seks1tet>
	pos	n.
sextet	1.
	or	sextette
	syl	sex+tet
	pron	<seks1tet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of six singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group.
sextet	2.
	or	sextette
	syl	sex+tet
	pron	<seks1tet>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of six people or things.
sextile	ety	C16: from Latin sext*_ilis one sixth (of a circle), from sextus sixth
sextile	1.
	syl	sex+tile
	pron	<1sekstIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	one of five actual or notional values of a variable dividing its distribution into six groups with equal frequencies.
sextile	2.
	syl	sex+tile
	pron	<1sekstIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology, astronomy.
	def	an aspect or position of 60?% between two planets or other celestial bodies.
sextillion	ety	C17: from French, from #7sex -#7+ -illion, on the model of #7septillion 
sextillions	infl
	head	sextillion
	or	sextillion
	syl	sex+til+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sextillion	infl
	or	sextillions
	syl	sex+til+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sextillion	1.
	syl	sex+til+lion
	pron	<seks1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by 36 zeros (10%3%6).
sextillion	2.
	syl	sex+til+lion
	pron	<seks1tilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by 21 zeros (10%2%1).
sextillionth	sub
	head	sextillion
	syl	sex+1til+lionth
	pos	adj. n.
sexto	ety	C19: from Latin sextus sixth
sextos	infl
	head	sexto
	syl	sex+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sexto	0.
	syl	sex+to
	pron	<1sekst*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	another word for {sixmo}.
sextodecimo	ety	C17: from Latin sextusdecimus sixteenth
sextodecimos	infl
	head	sextodecimo
	syl	sex+to+dec:i+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sextodecimo	0.
	syl	sex+to+dec:i+mo
	pron	<2sekst*u1desi2m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	another word for {sixteenmo}.
sexton	ety	C14: from Old French secrestein, from Medieval Latin sacrist*_anus #7sacristan 
sexton	1.
	syl	sex+ton
	pron	<1sekst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man employed to act as caretaker of a church and its contents and graveyard, and often also as bell-ringer, gravedigger, etc.
sexton	2.
	syl	sex+ton
	pron	<1sekst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {burying beetle}.
sextuple	ety	C17: Latin sextus sixth+ -uple, as in #7quadruple 
sextuple	1.
	syl	sex+tu+ple
	pron	<1sekstjupL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or number six times as great as another.
sextuple	2.
	syl	sex+tu+ple
	pron	<1sekstjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	six times as much or many; sixfold.
sextuple	3.
	syl	sex+tu+ple
	pron	<1sekstjupL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of six parts or members.
sextuple	4.
	syl	sex+tu+ple
	pron	<1sekstjupL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of musical time or rhythm
	def	having six beats per bar.
sextuplet	1.
	syl	sex+tup+let
	pron	<1sekstjuplit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of six offspring born at one birth.
sextuplet	2.
	syl	sex+tup+let
	pron	<1sekstjuplit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of six things.
sextuplet	3.
	syl	sex+tup+let
	pron	<1sekstjuplit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of six notes played in a time value of four.
sextuplicate	ety	C20: from #7sextu (#7ple+du) #7plicate 
sextuplicate	1.
	syl	sex+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<seks1tu:pl*kit>, <-2kAt>, <-1tju:->, <-1t^p->
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of six things, esp. identical copies.
sextuplicate	2.
	syl	sex+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<seks1tu:pl*kit>, <-2kAt>, <-1tju:->, <-1t^p->
	pos	adj.
	def	six times as many, much, or often.
sextuplicate	3.
	syl	sex+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<seks1tu:pl*kit>, <-2kAt>, <-1tju:->, <-1t^p->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	raised to the sixth power.
sextuplicate	4.
	syl	sex+tu+pli+cate
	pron	<seks1tu:pl*2kAt>, <-1tju:->, <-1t^p->
	pos	vb.
	def	to multiply or become multiplied by six.
sexual	ety	C17: from Late Latin sexu*_alis; see #7sex 
sexual	1.
	syl	sex+u:al
	pron	<1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by sex or sexuality.
sexual	2.
	syl	sex+u:al
	pron	<1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of reproduction
	def	characterized by the union of male and female gametes. Compare {{asexual} (sense 2)}.
sexually	sub
	head	sexual
	syl	sex+u:al+ly
	pos	adv.
sexual intercourse	0.
	syl	sex+u:al in:ter+course
	pos	n.
	def	the act of sexual procreation in which the insertion of the male's erect penis into the female's vagina is followed by rhythmic thrusting usually culminating in orgasm; copulation; coitus.
sexuality	1.
	syl	sex:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2seksju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being sexual.
sexuality	2.
	syl	sex:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2seksju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	preoccupation with or involvement in sexual matters.
sexuality	3.
	syl	sex:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2seksju1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the possession of sexual potency.
sexual reproduction	0.
	syl	sex+u:al re+pro+duc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	reproduction involving the fusion of a male and female haploid gamete.
sexual selection	0.
	syl	sex+u:al se+lec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an evolutionary process in animals, in which selection by females of males with certain characters, such as large antlers or bright plumage, results in the preservation of these characters in the species.
sexier	infl
	head	sexy
	syl	sex:i+er
	pos	adj.
sexiest	infl
	head	sexy
	syl	sex:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sexy	0.
	syl	sex:y
	pron	<1seksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	provoking or intended to provoke sexual interest.
	exam	1	a sexy dress;
	exam	2	a sexy book.
sexily	sub
	head	sexy
	syl	sex:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sexiness	sub
	head	sexy
	syl	sex:i+ness
	pos	n.
Seychelles	0.
	syl	Sey+chelles
	pron	<sA1Sel>, <-1Selz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of volcanic islands in the W Indian Ocean: taken by the British from the French in 1744: became an independent republic within the Commonwealth in 1976, incorporating the British Indian Ocean Territory islands of Aldabra, Farquhar and Desroches. Official languages: English and French. Currency: rupee. Capital: Victoria. Pop.: 58000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 375 sq. km (145 sq. miles).
Seyfert galaxy	ety	C20: named after Carl K. Seyfert (died 1960) U.S. astronomer
Seyfert galaxy	0.
	syl	Sey:fert gal+ax:y
	pron	<1sIf*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of small spiral galaxies having a very bright nucleus and inconspicuous arms.
Seyhan	0.
	syl	Sey+han
	pron	<sA1ha:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Adana}.
Jane	infl
	head	Seymour
	syl	Jane.
	pos	n.
Seymour	0.
	syl	Sey:mour
	pron	<1sEmc:>
	pos	n.
	def	??1509-37, third wife of Henry VIII of England; mother of Edward VI.
sf	infl
	syl	sf.
sfz	infl
	head	sf
	or	sfz
	syl	sfz
sfz	infl
	head	sf
	or	sfz
	syl	sfz.
sf	0.
	syl	sf
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	sforzando.
SF	ety	from Finnish Suomi 
SF	1.
	syl	SF
	def	Also: {sf} science fiction.
SF	2.
	syl	SF
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Finland.
Sfax	0.
	syl	Sfax
	pron	<sf@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Tunisia, on the Gulf of Gab*`es: the second largest town in Tunisia; commercial centre of a phosphate region. Pop.: 215836 (1966).
sferics	0.
	syl	sfer+ics
	pron	<1sferiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {{spherics} %2}.
Sforza	1.
	syl	Sfor+za
	pron	Italian <1sfcrtsa>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Car@.lo} (#!karlo). 1873-1952, Italian statesman; leader of the anti-Fascist opposition.
Francesco	2.
	head	Sforza
	syl	Fran:ces:co
	pron	<fran1CAsko>
	def	1401-66, duke of Milan (1450-66).
Sforza	3.
	syl	Sfor+za
	pron	Italian <1sfcrtsa>
	pos	n.
	def	his father {Gia@.co@.muz@.zo} (@!d#fako#!muttso) or {Mu@.zio} (#!muttsjo), original name 1369-1424, Italian condottiere and founder of the dynasty that ruled Milan (1450-1535).
Lodovico	4.
	head	Sforza
	syl	Lo:do:vi:co
	pron	<2lodo1vEko>
	def	called 1451-1508, duke of Milan (1494-1500), but effective ruler from 1480; patron of Leonardo da Vinci.
sforzando	ety	C19: from Italian, from sforzare to force, from #7ex -%1#7+ forzare, from Vulgar Latin forti*_are (unattested) to #7force 
sforzato	alt
	head	sforzando
	or	sforzando
	syl	sfor+za+to
	pron	<sfc:1tsa:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	infl
	head	sforzando
	syl	~
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
sforzando	1.
	or	sforzato
	syl	sfor+zan+do
	pron	<sfc:1tsa:nd*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	to be played with strong initial attack. Abbrev: {sf}
sforzando	2.
	or	sforzato
	syl	sfor+zan+do
	pron	<sfc:1tsa:nd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol, mark, etc., such as ?>, written above a note, indicating this.
sfumato	ety	from Italian, from sfumato shaded off, from sfumare to shade off, from Latin #7ex -#7+ f*_um*_are to smoke
sfumato	0.
	syl	sfu+ma+to
	pron	<sfu:1ma:t*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in painting
	def	a gradual transition between areas of different colour, avoiding sharp outlines.
SG	0.
	syl	SG
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	singular.
SG	alt
	or	SG
	syl	S.G.
SG	0.
	or	SG
	syl	SG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	solicitor general.
sg	0.
	syl	s.g.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	specific gravity.
sgd	0.
	syl	sgd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	signed.
SGP	0.
	syl	SGP
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Singapore.
sgraffito	ety	C18: from Italian, from sgraffire to scratch; see #7graffito 
sgraffiti	infl
	head	sgraffito
	syl	sgraf+fi+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sgraffito	1.
	syl	sgraf+fi+to
	pron	<sgr@1fEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique in mural or ceramic decoration in which the top layer of glaze, plaster, etc., is incised with a design to reveal parts of the ground.
sgraffito	2.
	syl	sgraf+fi+to
	pron	<sgr@1fEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	such a decoration.
sgraffito	3.
	syl	sgraf+fi+to
	pron	<sgr@1fEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an object decorated in such a way.
's Gravenhage	0.
	syl	's Gra+ven+ha+ge
	pron	<2s$xra:v*n1ha:$x*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {The Hague}.
Sgt	0.
	syl	Sgt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sergeant.
Sgt Maj	0.
	syl	Sgt. Maj.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sergeant Major.
sh	0.
	syl	sh
	pron	<SSS>
	pos	spelling; pron. interj.
	def	an exclamation to request silence or quiet.
sh	1.
	syl	sh.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Stock exchange.
	def	share.
sh	2.
	syl	sh.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sheep.
sh	3.
	syl	sh.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bookbinding.
	def	sheet.
SHA	0.
	syl	SHA
	qual	Navigation. abbrev. for
	def	sidereal hour angle.
Shaba	0.
	syl	Sha+ba
	pron	<1Sa:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SE Zaire: important for hydroelectric power and rich mineral resources (copper and tin ore). Capital: Lubumbashi. Pop.: 2753714 (1970). Area: 496964 sq. km (191878 sq. miles). Former name (until 1972): {Katanga}.
Shaban	ety	from Arabic sha`b*_an 
Shaaban	alt
	head	Shaban
	or	Shaban
	syl	Shaa+ban
	pron	<S*1ba:n>, <Sa:->
	pos	n.
Shaban	0.
	or	Shaaban
	syl	Sha+ban
	pron	<S*1ba:n>, <Sa:->
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth month of the Muslim year.
Shabbat	ety	from Hebrew shabb*_ath; see S#7abbath 
Shabbas	alt
	head	Shabbat
	or	Shabbat
	syl	Shab+bas
	pron	<Sa:1ba:t>, <1Sa:b*s>
	pos	n.
Shabbatim	infl
	head	Shabbat
	or	Shabbasim
	syl	Shab+bat+im
	pron	<-1ba:tim>, <-1bc:sim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shabbasim	infl
	head	Shabbat
	or	Shabbatim
	syl	Shab+ba+sim
	pron	<-1ba:tim>, <-1bc:sim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shabbat	0.
	or	Shabbas
	syl	Shab+bat
	pron	<Sa:1ba:t>, <1Sa:b*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another word for the {Sabbath}.
shabby	ety	C17: from Old English sceabb #7scab+ {-#7y %1}
shabbier	infl
	head	shabby
	syl	shab+bi+er
	pos	adj.
shabbiest	infl
	head	shabby
	syl	shab+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
shabby	1.
	syl	shab+by
	pron	<1S@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	threadbare or dilapidated in appearance.
shabby	2.
	syl	shab+by
	pron	<1S@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing worn and dirty clothes; seedy.
shabby	3.
	syl	shab+by
	pron	<1S@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean, despicable, or unworthy.
	exam	1	shabby treatment.
shabby	4.
	syl	shab+by
	pron	<1S@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty or squalid.
shabbily	sub
	head	shabby
	syl	shab+bi+ly
	pos	adv.
shabbiness	sub
	head	shabby
	syl	shab+bi+ness
	pos	n.
Shabuoth	ety	from Hebrew sh*_abh*_u`*_oth, plural of sh*_abh*_u*_a` week
Shavuot	alt
	head	Shabuoth
	or	Shabuoth
	syl	Sha+vu+ot
	pron	<S*1vu:*s>, <-*us>, Hebrew <Savu:1ct>
	pos	n.
Shabuoth	0.
	or	Shavuot
	syl	Sha+bu+oth
	pron	<S*1vu:*s>, <-*us>, Hebrew <Savu:1ct>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish festival, celebrated on the sixth or sixth and seventh days of Sivan to commemorate the revelation of the Law and the giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses. Also called: {Feast of Weeks, Pentecost}.
shack	ety	C19: perhaps from dialect shackly ramshackle, from dialect shack to shake
shack	1.
	syl	shack
	pron	<S@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a roughly built hut. {~}
shack	2.
	syl	shack
	pron	<S@k>
	pos	n.
	def	See {shack up}.
shackle	ety	Old English sceacel; related to Dutch schakel, Old Norse skokull wagon pole, Latin cingere to surround
shackle	1.
	syl	shack+le
	pron	<1S@kL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a metal ring or fastening, usually part of a pair used to secure a person's wrists or ankles; fetter.
shackle	2.
	syl	shack+le
	pron	<1S@kL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	anything that confines or restricts freedom.
shackle	3.
	syl	shack+le
	pron	<1S@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope, tether, or hobble for an animal.
shackle	4.
	syl	shack+le
	pron	<1S@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a U-shaped bracket, the open end of which is closed by a bolt ({shackle pin}) , used for securing ropes, chains, etc.
shackle	5.
	syl	shack+le
	pron	<1S@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine with or as if with shackles.
shackle	6.
	syl	shack+le
	pron	<1S@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or connect with a shackle.
shackler	sub
	head	shackle
	syl	shack+ler
	pos	n.
Shackleton	0.
	syl	Shack:le:ton
	pron	<1S@k*lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Er@.nest Hen@.ry}. 1874-1922, British explorer. He commanded three expeditions to the Antarctic (1907-09; 1914-17; 1921-22), during which the south magnetic pole was located (1909).
shack up	0.
	syl	shack up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to live or take up residence, esp. with a mistress or lover.
shad	ety	Old English sceadd; related to Norwegian skadd, German Schade shad, Old Irish scat*_an herring, Latin scat*_ere to well up
shads	alt
	head	shad
	or	shad
	syl	shads.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shad	1.
	or	shads
	syl	shad
	pron	<S@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various herring-like food fishes of the genus and related genera, such as ({allis shad}) of Europe, that migrate from the sea to freshwater to spawn: family (herrings).
shad	2.
	or	shads
	syl	shad
	pron	<S@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated fishes.
shadberries	infl
	head	shadberry
	syl	shad+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shadberry	0.
	syl	shad+ber:ry
	pron	<1S@db*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{serviceberry} (senses 1, 2)}.
shadbush	0.
	syl	shad+bush
	pron	<1S@d2buS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{serviceberry} (sense 1)}.
shadchan	ety	from Hebrew shadhkh*_an, from shidd*_ekh to arrange a marriage
schatchen	alt
	head	shadchan
	or	shadchan
	syl	schat+chen
	pron	Yiddish. <1Satx*n>
	pos	n.
shadchanim	infl
	head	shadchan
	or	shadchans
	syl	shad+cha+nim
	pron	<Sat1xcnim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schatchonim	infl
	head	shadchan
	or	schatchens
	syl	schat+cho+nim
	pron	<Sat1xcnim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shadchans	infl
	head	shadchan
	or	shadchanim
	syl	shad+chans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schatchens	infl
	head	shadchan
	or	schatchonim
	syl	schat+chens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shadchan	0.
	or	schatchen
	syl	shad+chan
	pron	Yiddish. <1Satx*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish marriage broker.
shaddock	ety	C17: named after Captain Shaddock, who brought its seed from the East Indies to Jamaica in 1696
shaddock	1.
	syl	shad+dock
	pron	<1S@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical rutaceous tree, (or grown widely in oriental regions for its yellow grapefruit-like edible fruit.
shaddock	2.
	syl	shad+dock
	pron	<1S@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
shaddock	xref
	syl	shad+dock
	pron	<1S@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {pomelo}.
shade	ety	Old English sceadu; related to Gothic skadus, Old High German skato, Old Irish sc*_ath shadow, Greek skotos darkness, Swedish sk*"add*"a fog
shade	1.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	relative darkness produced by the blocking out of light.
shade	2.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a place made relatively darker or cooler than other areas by the blocking of light, esp. sunlight.
shade	3.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of relative obscurity.
shade	4.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to provide a shield or protection from a direct source of light, such as a lampshade.
shade	5.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a darker area indicated in a painting, drawing, etc., by shading.
shade	6.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour that varies slightly from a standard colour due to a difference in hue, saturation, or luminosity.
	exam	1	a darker shade of green.
shade	7.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight amount.
	exam	1	a shade of difference.
shade	8.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	a ghost.
shade	9.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {shadow}.
shade	10.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to screen or protect from heat, light, view, etc.
shade	11.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make darker or dimmer.
shade	12.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to represent (a darker area) in (a painting, drawing, etc.), by means of hatching, using a darker colour, etc.
shade	13.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to change or cause to change slightly.
shade	14.
	syl	shade
	pron	<SAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to lower (a price).
shadeless	sub
	head	shade
	syl	shade+less
	pos	adj.
shades	1.
	syl	shades
	pron	<SAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	gathering darkness at nightfall.
shades	2.
	syl	shades
	pron	<SAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a slang word for {sunglasses}.
shades	3.
	syl	shades
	pron	<SAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	often cap; preceded by the
	def	a literary term for {Hades}.
shades	4.
	syl	shades
	pron	<SAdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	undertones or sug?!ges?!tions.
	exam	1	shades of my father&!
shading	0.
	syl	shad+ing
	pron	<1SAdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the graded areas of tone, lines, dots, etc., indicating light and dark in a painting or drawing.
shadoof	ety	C19: from Egyptian Arabic
shaduf	alt
	head	shadoof
	or	shadoof
	syl	sha+duf
	pron	<S*1du:f>
	pos	n.
shadoof	0.
	or	shaduf
	syl	sha+doof
	pron	<S*1du:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism for raising water, consisting of a pivoted pole with a bucket at one end and a counterweight at the other, esp. as used in Egypt and the Near East.
shadow	ety	Old English sceadwe, oblique case of sceadu #7shade ; related to Dutch schaduw 
shadow	1.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark image or shape cast on a surface by the interception of light rays by an opaque body.
shadow	2.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of relative darkness.
shadow	3.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the dark portions of a picture.
shadow	4.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hint, image, or faint semblance.
	exam	1	beyond a shadow of a doubt.
shadow	5.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a remnant or vestige.
	exam	1	a shadow of one's past self.
shadow	6.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a reflection.
shadow	7.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a threatening influence; blight.
	exam	1	a shadow over one's happiness.
shadow	8.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a spectre.
shadow	9.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an inseparable companion.
shadow	10.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who trails another in secret, such as a detective.
shadow	11.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a dark area on an x-ray film representing an opaque structure or part.
shadow	12.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or rare.
	def	protection or shelter.
shadow	13.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	modifier
	def	designating a member or members of the main opposition party in Parliament who would hold ministerial office if their party were in power.
	exam	1	shadow Chancellor;
	exam	2	shadow cabinet.
shadow	14.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast a shadow over.
shadow	15.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make dark or gloomy; blight.
shadow	16.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shade from light.
shadow	17.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to follow or trail secretly.
shadow	18.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by forth
	def	to represent vaguely.
shadow	19.
	syl	shad+ow
	pron	<1S@d*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Painting, drawing, etc.
	def	another word for {{shade} (sense 12)}.
shadower	sub
	head	shadow
	syl	shad+ow+er
	pos	n.
shadowless	sub
	head	shadow
	syl	shad+ow+less
	pos	adj.
shadow-box	1.
	syl	shad:ow-box
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to practise blows and footwork against an imaginary opponent.
shadow-box	2.
	syl	shad:ow-box
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act or speak unconvincingly, without saying what one means, etc..
	exam	1	he's just shadow-boxing.
shadow-boxing	sub
	head	shadow-box
	syl	shad:ow-2box:ing
	pos	n.
shadowgraph	1.
	syl	shad+ow+graph
	pron	<1S@d*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a silhouette made by casting a shadow, usually of the hands, on a lighted surface.
shadowgraph	2.
	syl	shad+ow+graph
	pron	<1S@d*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiograph}.
shadow mask	0.
	syl	shad+ow mask
	pos	n.
	qual	Television.
	def	a perforated metal sheet mount?!ed close to the phosphor-dotted screen in some colour television tubes. The holes are positioned so that each of the three electron beams strikes the correct phosphor dot producing the required colour mixture in the image.
shadow play	0.
	syl	shad+ow play
	pos	n.
	def	a theatrical entertainment using shadows thrown by puppets or actors onto a lighted screen.
shadow test	0.
	syl	shad+ow test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {retinoscopy}.
shadowy	1.
	syl	shad+ow:y
	pron	<1S@d*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of shadows; dark; shady.
shadowy	2.
	syl	shad+ow:y
	pron	<1S@d*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a shadow in faintness; vague.
shadowy	3.
	syl	shad+ow:y
	pron	<1S@d*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	illusory or imaginary.
shadowiness	sub
	head	shadowy
	syl	shad+ow:i+ness
	pos	n.
Shadrach	0.
	syl	Shad:rach
	pron	<1S@dr@k>, <1SA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of Daniel's three companions, who, together with Meshach and Abednego, was miraculously saved from destruction in Nebuchadnezzar's fiery furnace (Daniel 3:12-30).
shaduf	0.
	syl	sha+duf
	pron	<S*1du:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shadoof}.
Thomas	infl
	head	Shadwell
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Shadwell	0.
	syl	Shad:well
	pron	<1S@dw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	??1642-92, English dramatist; poet laureate (1688-92). He was satirized by Dryden.
shadier	infl
	head	shady
	syl	shad:i+er
	pos	adj.
shadiest	infl
	head	shady
	syl	shad:i+est.
	pos	adj.
shady	1.
	syl	shad:y
	pron	<1SAdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of shade; shaded.
shady	2.
	syl	shad:y
	pron	<1SAdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	affording or casting a shade.
shady	3.
	syl	shad:y
	pron	<1SAdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	dim, quiet, or concealed.
shady	4.
	syl	shad:y
	pron	<1SAdi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dubious or questionable as to honesty or legality.
shadily	sub
	head	shady
	syl	shad:i+ly
	pos	adv.
shadiness	sub
	head	shady
	syl	shad:i+ness
	pos	n.
SHAEF	0.
	syl	SHAEF
	pron	<SAf>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Forces.
shaft	ety	Old English sceaft; related to Old Norse skapt, German Schaft, Latin sc*_apus shaft, Greek skeptron #7sceptre, Lettish skeps javelin
shaft	1.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the long narrow pole that forms the body of a spear, arrow, etc.
shaft	2.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	something directed at a person in the manner of a missile.
	exam	1	shafts of sarcasm.
shaft	3.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a ray, beam, or streak, esp. of light.
shaft	4.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod or pole forming the handle of a hammer, axe, golf club, etc.
shaft	5.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolving rod that transmits motion or power.
shaft	6.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two wooden poles by which an animal is harnessed to a vehicle.
shaft	7.a.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part (diaphysis) of a long bone.
shaft	7.b.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the main portion of any elongated structure or part.
shaft	8.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of a column or pier, between the base and the capital.
shaft	9.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a column, obelisk, etc., esp. one that forms a monument.
shaft	10.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architecture.
	def	a column that supports a vaulting rib, sometimes one of a set.
shaft	11.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical passageway through a building, as for a lift.
shaft	12.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical passageway into a mine.
shaft	13.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the central rib of a feather.
shaft	14.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or literary word for {arrow}.
shaft	15.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo, U.S.
	def	a slang word for {penis}.
get the shaft	16.
	head	shaft
	syl	get the shaft.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to be tricked or cheated.
shaft	17.
	syl	shaft
	pron	<Sa:ft>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to trick or cheat.
Shaftest Earl of	1.
	head	Shaftesbury
	syl	Shaftest Earl of
	def	title of 1621-83, English statesman, a major figure in the Whig opposition to Charles II.
th Earl of	2.
	head	Shaftesbury
	syl	7th Earl of
	def	title of@T 1801-85,@T English @T evangelical churchman and social reformer. He promoted measures to improve conditions in mines (1842), factories (1833; 1847; 1850), and schools.
shaft feather	0.
	syl	shaft feath+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	one of the two fletchings on an arrow. Compare {cock feather}.
shafting	1.
	syl	shaft+ing
	pron	<1Sa:ftiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of shafts for transmitting power.
shafting	2.
	syl	shaft+ing
	pron	<1Sa:ftiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the stock from which shafts are made.
shafting	3.
	syl	shaft+ing
	pron	<1Sa:ftiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architecture.
	def	a set of shafts.
shag	ety	Old English sceacga; related to sceaga #7shaw, Old Norse skegg beard, skagi tip, sk*_ogr forest
shag	H1.1.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a matted tangle, esp. of hair, wool, etc.
shag	H1.2.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a napped fabric, usually a rough wool.
shag	H1.3.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	n.
	def	shredded coarse tobacco.
shags	infl
	head	shag
	syl	shags
	pos	vb.
shagging	infl
	head	shag
	syl	shag+ging
	pos	vb.
shagged	infl
	head	shag
	syl	shagged.
	pos	vb.
shag	H1.4.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make shaggy.
shag	ety	C16: special use of #7shag %1#7, with reference to its crest
shag	H2.0.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cormorant}, esp. (in Britain) the {green cormorant}
shag	ety	C20: of unknown origin
shags	infl
	head	shag
	syl	shags
	pos	vb.
shagging	infl
	head	shag
	syl	shag+ging
	pos	vb.
shagged	infl
	head	shag
	syl	shagged.
	pos	vb.
shag	H3.1.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. slang.; Taboo.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
shag	H3.2.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often foll. by out; usually passive
	def	to exhaust; tire.
shag	H3.3.
	syl	shag
	pron	<S@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.; Taboo.
	def	an act of sexual intercourse.
shellbark	alt
	head	shagbark
	or	shagbark
	syl	shell+bark
	pos	n.
shagbark	1.
	or	shellbark
	syl	shag+bark
	pron	<1S@g2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American hickory tree, having loose rough bark and edible nuts.
shagbark	2.
	or	shellbark
	syl	shag+bark
	pron	<1S@g2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree, used for tool handles, fuel, etc.
shagbark	3.
	or	shellbark
	syl	shag+bark
	pron	<1S@g2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the light-coloured hard-shelled nut of this tree.
shaggier	infl
	head	shaggy
	syl	shag+gi+er
	pos	adj.
shaggiest	infl
	head	shaggy
	syl	shag+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
shaggy	1.
	syl	shag+gy
	pron	<1S@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or covered with rough unkempt fur, hair, wool, etc..
	exam	1	a shaggy dog.
shaggy	2.
	syl	shag+gy
	pron	<1S@gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	rough or unkempt.
shaggy	3.
	syl	shag+gy
	pron	<1S@gi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in textiles
	def	having a nap of long rough strands.
shaggily	sub
	head	shaggy
	syl	shag+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
shagginess	sub
	head	shaggy
	syl	shag+gi+ness
	pos	n.
shaggy cap	0.
	syl	shag+gy cap
	pos	n.
	def	an edible saprophytic agaricaceous fungus, having a white cap covered with shaggy scales.
shaggy dog story	0.
	syl	shag+gy dog sto+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a long rambling joke ending in an anticlimax, such as a pointless punch line.
shagreen	ety	C17: from French chagrin, from Turkish *,cagri rump; also associated through folk etymology with #7{shag %1#7}, green 
shagreen	1.
	syl	sha+green
	pron	<S@1grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the rough skin of from certain sharks and rays, used as an abrasive.
shagreen	2.
	syl	sha+green
	pron	<S@1grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough grainy leather made from certain animal hides.
shah	ety	C16: from Persian: king
shah	0.
	syl	shah
	pron	<Sa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruler of certain Middle Eastern countries, esp. Iran.
shahdom	sub
	head	shah
	syl	shah+dom
	pos	n.
Shahaptan	infl
	head	Shahaptin
	or	Shahaptian
	syl	Sha+hap+tan
	pron	<S*1h@pt*n>
	pos	n.
Shahaptian	infl
	head	Shahaptin
	or	Shahaptan
	syl	Sha+hap+ti:an
	pron	<S*1h@pti*n>
	pos	n.
Shahaptin	0.
	syl	Sha+hap+tin
	pron	<S*1h@ptin>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {Sahaptin}.
Shah Jahan	0.
	syl	Shah Ja:han
	pron	<J*1ha:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1592-1666, Mogul emperor (1628-58). During his reign the finest monuments of Mogul architecture in India were built, including the Taj Mahal and the Pearl Mosque at Agra.
Shahjahanpur	0.
	syl	Shah+ja+han+pur
	pron	<2Sa:J*2ha:n1pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, in central Uttar Pradesh: founded in 1647 in the reign of Shah Jahan. Pop.: 135604 (1971).
Shaitan	ety	C17: from Arabic shayt*_an, from Hebrew *'s*_at*_an; see S#7atan 
Shaitan	0.a.
	syl	Shai+tan
	pron	<SI1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim countries
	def	Satan.
Shaitan	0.b.
	syl	Shai+tan
	pron	<SI1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim countries
	def	any evil spirit.
Shaitan	0.c.
	syl	Shai+tan
	pron	<SI1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Muslim countries
	def	a vicious person or animal.
Shaka	0.
	syl	Sha+ka
	pron	<1Saka>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1828, Zulu military leader, who founded the Zulu Empire in southern Africa.
shake	ety	Old English sceacan; related to Old Norse skaka to shake, Old High German untscach*_on to be driven
shakes	infl
	head	shake
	syl	shakes
	pos	vb.
shaking	infl
	head	shake
	syl	shak+ing
	pos	vb.
shook	infl
	head	shake
	syl	shook
	pos	vb.
shaken	infl
	head	shake
	syl	shak+en.
	pos	vb.
shake	1.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move up and down or back and forth with short quick movements; vibrate.
shake	2.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sway or totter or cause to sway or totter.
shake	3.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clasp or grasp (the hand) of (a person) in greeting, agreement, etc..
	exam	1	he shook John by the hand;
	exam	2	he shook John's hand;
	exam	3	they shook and were friends.
shake hands	4.
	head	shake
	syl	shake hands.
	def	to clasp hands in greeting, agreement, etc.
shake on it	5.
	head	shake
	syl	shake on it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to shake hands in agreement, reconciliation, etc.
shake	6.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or come to a specified condition by or as if by shaking.
	exam	1	he shook free and ran.
shake	7.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wave or brandish.
	exam	1	he shook his sword.
shake	8.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to rouse, stir, or agitate.
shake	9.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undermine or weaken.
	exam	1	the crisis shook his faith.
shake	10.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix (dice) by rattling in a cup or the hand before throwing.
shake	11.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to steal.
shake	12.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to escape from.
	exam	1	can you shake that detective??
shake	13.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to perform a trill on a (note).
shake a leg	14.
	head	shake
	syl	shake a leg.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hurry or hasten.
shake in one's shoes	15.
	head	shake
	syl	shake in one's shoes.
	def	to tremble with fear or apprehension.
shake one's head	16.
	head	shake
	syl	shake one's head.
	def	to indicate disagreement or disapproval by moving the head from side to side.
shake the dust from one's feet	17.
	head	shake
	syl	shake the dust from one's feet.
	def	to depart gladly or with the intention not to return.
shake	18.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shaking.
shake	19.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a tremor or vibration.
the shakes	20.
	head	shake
	syl	the shakes.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of uncontrollable trembling or a condition that causes it, such as a fever.
shake	21.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very short period of time; jiffy.
	exam	1	in half a shake.
shake	22.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a shingle or clapboard made from a short log by splitting it radially.
shake	23.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fissure or crack in timber or rock.
shake	24.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of shaking dice before casting.
shake	25.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {{trill%1} (sense 1)}.
shake	26.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a modern dance in which the body is shaken convulsively in time to the beat.
shake	27.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {earthquake}.
shake	28.
	syl	shake
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {milk shake}.
no great shakes	29.
	head	shake
	syl	no great shakes.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of no great merit or value; ordinary. {~} See also {shake down, shake off, shake up}.
shakable	sub
	head	shake
	or	shakeable
	syl	shak+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shakeable	sub
	head	shake
	or	shakable
	syl	shake+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shake down	1.
	syl	shake down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to fall or settle or cause to fall or settle by shaking.
shake down	2.
	syl	shake down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to extort money from, esp. by blackmail or threats of violence.
shake down	3.
	syl	shake down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to search thoroughly.
shake down	4.
	syl	shake down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to submit (a vessel, etc.) to a shakedown test.
shake down	5.
	syl	shake down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go to bed, esp. to a makeshift bed.
shake down	6.
	syl	shake down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person, animal, etc.
	def	to settle down.
shakedown	infl
	head	shake down
	syl	shake+down.
	pos	n.
shake down	7.
	syl	shake down
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a swindle or act of extortion.
shake down	8.
	syl	shake down
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a thorough search.
shake down	9.
	syl	shake down
	pos	n.
	def	a makeshift bed, esp. of straw, blankets, etc.
shake down	10.a.
	syl	shake down
	pos	n.
	def	a voyage to test the performance of a ship or aircraft or to familiarize the crew with their duties.
shake down	10.b.
	syl	shake down
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shakedown run.
shake off	1.
	syl	shake off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to remove or be removed with or as if with a quick movement.
	exam	1	she shook off her depression.
shake off	2.
	syl	shake off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape from; elude.
	exam	1	they shook off the police.
shaker	1.
	syl	shak+er
	pron	<1SAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that shakes.
shaker	2.
	syl	shak+er
	pron	<1SAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container, often having a perforated top, from which something, such as a condiment, is shaken.
shaker	3.
	syl	shak+er
	pron	<1SAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a container in which the ingredients of alcoholic drinks are shaken together.
the	infl
	head	Shakers
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Shakers	0.
	syl	Shak+ers
	pron	<1SAk*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an American millenarian sect, founded in 1747 as an offshoot of the Quakers, given to ecstatic shaking, advocating celibacy for its members, and practising common ownership of property.
William	infl
	head	Shakespeare
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Shakespeare	0.
	syl	Shake:speare
	pron	<1SAkspi*>
	pos	n.
	def	1564-1616, English dramatist and poet. He was born and died at Stratford-upon-Avon but spent most of his life as an actor and playwright in London. His plays with approximate dates of composition are.
	exam	1	Henry VI, Parts I-III
Shakespearian	alt
	head	Shakespearean
	or	Shakespearean
	syl	Shake+spear+i:an
	pron	<SAk1spi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Shakespearean	1.
	or	Shakespearian
	syl	Shake+spear+e:an
	pron	<SAk1spi*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Shakespeare or his works.
Shakespearean	2.
	or	Shakespearian
	syl	Shake+spear+e:an
	pron	<SAk1spi*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a student of or specialist in Shakespeare's works.
Shakespearean sonnet	0.
	syl	Shake+spear+e:an son+net
	pos	n.
	def	a sonnet form developed in 16th-century England and employed by Shakespeare, having the rhyme scheme a b a b c d c d e f e f g g. Also called: {Elizabethan sonnet, English sonnet}.
shake up	1.
	syl	shake up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shake or agitate in order to mix.
shake up	2.
	syl	shake up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reorganize drastically.
shake up	3.
	syl	shake up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir or rouse.
shake up	4.
	syl	shake up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore the shape of (a pillow, cushion, etc.).
shake up	5.
	syl	shake up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to disturb or shock mentally or physically.
shake-up	infl
	head	shake up
	syl	shake-up.
	pos	n.
shake up	6.
	syl	shake up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a radical or drastic reorganization.
Shakhty	0.
	syl	Shakh+ty
	pron	Russian <1Saxti>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in Rostov Region: the chief town of the E Donets Basin. Pop.: 219000 (1975 est.).
shaking palsy	0.
	syl	shak+ing pal+sy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Parkinson's disease}.
shako	ety	C19: via French from Hungarian cs*'ak*'o, from Middle High German zacke a sharp point
shacko	alt
	head	shako
	or	shako
	syl	shack:o
	pron	<1S@k*u>
	pos	n.
shakos	infl
	head	shako
	or	shackos
	syl	shak:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shakoes	infl
	head	shako
	or	shackoes
	syl	shak:oes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shackos	infl
	head	shako
	or	shakos
	syl	shack:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shackoes	infl
	head	shako
	or	shakoes
	syl	shack:oes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shako	0.
	or	shacko
	syl	shak:o
	pron	<1S@k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall usually cylindrical military headdress, having a plume and often a peak, popular esp. in the 19th century.
Shakta	ety	from Sanskrit *'s*_akta concerning Shakti
Shakta	0.
	syl	Shak+ta
	pron	<1S^kt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a devotee of Sakti, the wife of Siva.
Shaktism	sub
	head	Shakta
	syl	Shak+tism
	pos	n.
Shaktist	sub
	head	Shakta
	syl	Shak+tist
	pos	n.
Shakti	0.
	syl	Shak+ti
	pron	<1S^kti>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sakti}.
shakier	infl
	head	shaky
	syl	shak:i+er
	pos	adj.
shakiest	infl
	head	shaky
	syl	shak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
shaky	1.
	syl	shak:y
	pron	<1SAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to shake or tremble.
shaky	2.
	syl	shak:y
	pron	<1SAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to prove defective; unreliable.
shaky	3.
	syl	shak:y
	pron	<1SAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncertain or questionable.
	exam	1	your arguments are very shaky.
shakily	sub
	head	shaky
	syl	shak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
shakiness	sub
	head	shaky
	syl	shak:i+ness
	pos	n.
shale	ety	Old English scealu #7shell ; compare German Schalstein laminated limestone; see #7{scale %1}#7, scale %2 &- #!shal@.y adj.
shale	0.
	syl	shale
	pron	<SAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark fine-grained laminated sedimentary rock formed by compression of successive layers of clay.
shale oil	0.
	syl	shale oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oil distilled from shales and used as fuel.
shall	ety	Old English sceal; related to Old Norse skal, Old High German scal, Dutch zal #e Usage. The usual rule given for the use of shall and will is that where the meaning is one of simple futurity, shall is used for the first person of the verb and will for the second and third: I shall go tomorrow; they will be there now. Where the meaning involves command, obligation, or determination, the positions are reversed: it shall be done; I will definitely go. However, shall has come to be largely neglected in favour of will, which has become the commonest form of the future in all three persons.
shall	1.
	syl	shall
	pron	<S@l>, <unstressed> <S*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past; esp. with; I or we as subject
	def	to make the future tense.
	exam	1	we shall see you tomorrow.
shall	2.a.
	syl	shall
	pron	<S@l>, <unstressed> <S*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate determination on the part of the speaker, as in issuing a threat.
	exam	1	you shall pay for this&!
shall	2.b.
	syl	shall
	pron	<S@l>, <unstressed> <S*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate compulsion, now esp. in official documents.
	exam	1	the Tenant shall return the keys to the Landlord.
shall	2.c.
	syl	shall
	pron	<S@l>, <unstressed> <S*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate certainty or inevitability.
	exam	1	our day shall come.
shall	3.
	syl	shall
	pron	<S@l>, <unstressed> <S*l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past; clauses expressing doubt
	def	to indicate nonspecific futurity.
	exam	1	I don't think I shall ever see her again;
	exam	2	he doubts whether he shall be in tomorrow.
shalloon	ety	C17: from Old French chalon, from the name of Ch*^alons-sur-Marne, France, where it originated
shalloon	0.
	syl	shal+loon
	pron	<S@1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light twill-weave woollen fabric used chiefly for coat linings, etc.
shallop	ety	C16: from French chaloupe, from Dutch sloep #7sloop 
shallop	1.
	syl	shal+lop
	pron	<1S@l*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a light boat used for rowing in shallow water.
shallop	2.
	syl	shal+lop
	pron	<1S@l*p>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a two-masted gaff-rigged vessel.
shallot	ety	C17: from Old French eschalotte, from Old French eschaloigne, from Latin Ascal*_onia caepa Ascalonian onion, from Ascalon, a Palestinian town
shallot	1.
	syl	shal+lot
	pron	<S*1lot>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scallion}. an alliaceous plant, cultivated for its edible bulb.
shallot	2.
	syl	shal+lot
	pron	<S*1lot>
	pos	n.
	def	the bulb of this plant, which divides into small sections and is used in cooking for flavouring and as a vegetable.
shallow	ety	C15: related to Old English sceald shallow; see #7{shoal %1}
shallow	1.
	syl	shal+low
	pron	<1S@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having little depth.
shallow	2.
	syl	shal+low
	pron	<1S@l*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking intellectual or mental depth or subtlety; superficial.
shallow	3.
	syl	shal+low
	pron	<1S@l*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a shallow place in a body of water; shoal.
shallow	4.
	syl	shal+low
	pron	<1S@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become shallow.
shallowly	sub
	head	shallow
	syl	shal+low+ly
	pos	adv.
shallowness	sub
	head	shallow
	syl	shal+low+ness
	pos	n.
shalom aleichem	0.
	syl	sha+lom a:lei+chem
	pron	Hebrew. <Sa1lcm> <a1lAxem>, English <S*1lom> <*1lAx*m>
	pos	interj.
	def	peace be to you: used by Jews as a greeting or farewell. Often shortened to {shalom}.
shalt	0.
	syl	shalt
	pron	<S@lt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {shall}.
sham	ety	C17: perhaps a Northern English dialect variant of #7shame  &- #!sham+mer n.
sham	1.
	syl	sham
	pron	<S@m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is not what it purports or appears to be.
sham	2.
	syl	sham
	pron	<S@m>
	pos	n.
	def	something false, fake, or fictitious that purports to be genuine.
sham	3.
	syl	sham
	pron	<S@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pretends to be something other than he is.
sham	4.
	syl	sham
	pron	<S@m>
	pos	adj.
	def	counterfeit or false; simulated.
shams	infl
	head	sham
	syl	shams
	pos	vb.
shamming	infl
	head	sham
	syl	sham+ming
	pos	vb.
shammed	infl
	head	sham
	syl	shammed.
	pos	vb.
sham	5.
	syl	sham
	pron	<S@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to falsely assume the appearance of (something); counterfeit.
	exam	1	to sham illness.
shaman	ety	C17: from Russian shaman, from Tungusian s*uaman, from Pali samana Buddhist monk, ultimately from Sanskrit *'srama religious exercise.
shaman	1.
	syl	sham+an
	pron	<1S@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a priest of shamanism.
shaman	2.
	syl	sham+an
	pron	<1S@m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicine man of a similar religion, esp. among certain tribes of North American Indians.
shamanic	sub
	head	shaman
	syl	sha+man+ic
	pron	<S*1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
shamanism	1.
	syl	sham+an+ism
	pron	<1S@m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the religion of certain peoples of northern Asia, based on the belief that the world is pervaded by good and evil spirits who can be influenced or controlled only by the shamans.
shamanism	2.
	syl	sham+an+ism
	pron	<1S@m*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar religion involving forms of spiritualism.
shamanist	sub
	head	shamanism
	syl	sham+an+ist
	pos	n. adj.
shamanistic	sub
	head	shamanism
	syl	sham+an+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Shamash	ety	from Akkadian: sun
Shamash	0.
	syl	Sha+mash
	pron	<1Sa:m@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the sun god of Assyria and Babylonia.
shamba	ety	Swahili
shamba	0.
	syl	sham+ba
	pron	<1Samba>
	pos	n.
	usage	in E Africa
	def	a plantation.
shamble	ety	C17: from shamble (adj.) ungainly, perhaps from the phrase shamble legs legs resembling those of a meat vendor's table; see #7shambles 
shamble	1.
	syl	sham+ble
	pron	<1S@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or move along in an awkward or unsteady way.
shamble	2.
	syl	sham+ble
	pron	<1S@mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an awkward or unsteady walk.
shambles	ety	C14 shamble table used by meat vendors, from Old English sceamel stool, from Late Latin scamellum a small bench, from Latin scamnum stool
shambles	1.
	syl	sham+bles
	pron	<1S@mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a place of great disorder.
	exam	1	the room was a shambles after the party.
shambles	2.
	syl	sham+bles
	pron	<1S@mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a place where animals are brought to be slaughtered.
shambles	3.
	syl	sham+bles
	pron	<1S@mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	any place of slaughter or execution.
shambles	4.
	syl	sham+bles
	pron	<1S@mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a row of covered stalls or shops where goods, originally meat, are sold.
shame	ety	Old English scamu; related to Old Norse sk*"omm, Old High German skama 
shame	1.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of having done something dishonourable, unworthy, degrading, etc.
shame	2.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity to feel such an emotion.
shame	3.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	ignominy or disgrace.
shame	4.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes this.
shame	5.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an occasion for regret, disappointment, etc..
	exam	1	it's a shame you can't come with us.
shame	6.a.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	to disgrace.
shame	6.b.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	n.
	def	to surpass totally.
shame	7.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to feel shame.
shame	8.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring shame on; disgrace.
shame	9.
	syl	shame
	pron	<SAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into
	def	to compel through a sense of shame.
	exam	1	he shamed her into making an apology.
shamable	sub
	head	shame
	or	shameable
	syl	sham+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shameable	sub
	head	shame
	or	shamable
	syl	shame+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shamefaced	ety	C16: alteration of earlier shame?!fast, from Old English sceamfaest; see #7shame, fast %1
shamefaced	1.
	syl	shame+faced
	pron	<1SAm2fAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	bashful or modest.
shamefaced	2.
	syl	shame+faced
	pron	<1SAm2fAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	show?!ing a sense of shame.
shamefacedly	sub
	head	shamefaced
	syl	shame+fac+ed+ly
	pron	<SAm1fAsidli>, <1SAm2fAstli>
	pos	adv.
shamefacedness	sub
	head	shamefaced
	syl	shame+1fac+ed+ness
	pos	n.
shameful	0.
	syl	shame+ful
	pron	<1SAmful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or deserving shame; scandalous.
shamefully	sub
	head	shameful
	syl	shame+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
shamefulness	sub
	head	shameful
	syl	shame+ful+ness
	pos	n.
shameless	1.
	syl	shame+less
	pron	<1SAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no sense of shame; brazen.
shameless	2.
	syl	shame+less
	pron	<1SAmlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	done without shame; without decency or modesty.
shamelessly	sub
	head	shameless
	syl	shame+less+ly
	pos	adv.
shamelessness	sub
	head	shameless
	syl	shame+less+ness
	pos	n.
shammes	ety	from Hebrew sh*_amm*_ash, from Aramaic sh*uem*_ash to serve
shammas	alt
	head	shammes
	or	shammes
	syl	sham+mas
	pron	<1Sa:m*s>, Hebrew <Sa1maS>
	pos	n.
shammosim	infl
	head	shammes
	syl	sham+mo+sim
	pron	Hebrew <Sa1mcsim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shammes	1.
	or	shammas
	syl	sham+mes
	pron	<1Sa:m*s>, Hebrew <Sa1maS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	an official acting as the beadle, sexton, and caretaker of a synagogue.
shammes	2.
	or	shammas
	syl	sham+mes
	pron	<1Sa:m*s>, Hebrew <Sa1maS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the extra candle used on the Feast of Hanukkah to kindle the lamps or candles of the menorah.
shammies	infl
	head	shammy
	syl	sham+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shammy	0.
	syl	sham+my
	pron	<1S@mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {{chamois} (sense 3)}. Also called: {shammy leather}.
Shamo	0.
	syl	Sha+mo
	pron	<1Sa:1m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Chinese name for the {Gobi}.
shampoo	ety	C18: from Hindi ch*_ampo, from ch*_ampn*_a to knead
shampoo	1.
	syl	sham+poo
	pron	<S@m1pu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or cream preparation of soap or detergent to wash the hair.
shampoo	2.
	syl	sham+poo
	pron	<S@m1pu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar preparation for washing carpets, etc.
shampoo	3.
	syl	sham+poo
	pron	<S@m1pu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of shampooing.
shampoos	infl
	head	shampoo
	syl	sham+poos
	pos	vb.
shampooing	infl
	head	shampoo
	syl	sham+poo+ing
	pos	vb.
shampooed	infl
	head	shampoo
	syl	sham+pooed.
	pos	vb.
shampoo	4.
	syl	sham+poo
	pron	<S@m1pu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash (the hair, etc.) with such a preparation.
shampooer	sub
	head	shampoo
	syl	sham+1poo+er
	pos	n.
shamrock	ety	C16: from Irish Gaelic seamr*_og, diminutive of seamar clover
shamrock	0.
	syl	sham+rock
	pron	<1S@m2rok>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant having leaves divided into three leaflets, variously identified as the wood sorrel, red clover, white clover, and black medick: the national emblem of Ireland.
shamus	ety	probably from #7shammes, influenced by Irish S*'eamas James
shamuses	infl
	head	shamus
	syl	sha+mus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shamus	0.
	syl	sha+mus
	pron	<1Sa:m*s>, <1SA->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a police or private detective.
Shan	1.
	or	Shans
	syl	Shan
	pron	<Sa:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people living in Burma, Thailand, and SW China.
Shan	2.
	syl	Shan
	pron	<Sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of dialects spoken by the Shan, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family and closely related to Thai.
shandrydan	ety	C19: of unknown origin
shandrydan	1.
	syl	shan+dry+dan
	pron	<1S@ndri2d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-wheeled cart or chaise, esp. one with a hood.
shandrydan	2.
	syl	shan+dry+dan
	pron	<1S@ndri2d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any decrepit old-fashioned conveyance.
shandy	ety	C19: of unknown origin
shandygaff	alt
	head	shandy
	or	shandy
	syl	shan+dy+gaff
	pron	<1S@ndi2g@f>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
shandies	infl
	head	shandy
	or	shangaffs
	syl	shan+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shangaffs	infl
	head	shandy
	or	shandies
	syl	shan+gaffs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shandy	0.
	or	shandygaff
	syl	shan+dy
	pron	<1S@ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink made of beer and ginger beer or lemonade.
Shang	1.
	syl	Shang
	pron	<S@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the dynasty ruling in China from about the 18th to the 12th centuries #7b.c. {~}
Shang	2.
	syl	Shang
	pron	<S@G>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the pottery produced during the Shang dynasty.
Shangaan	0.
	syl	Shan+gaan
	pron	<1SaGga:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the Tsonga-speaking Bantu peoples settled in Mozambique and NE Transvaal, esp. one who works in a gold mine.
shanghai	ety	C19: from the city of S#7hanghai ; from the forceful methods formerly used to collect crews for voyages to the Orient
	infl
	head	shanghai
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
shanghais	infl
	head	shanghai
	syl	shang+hais
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shanghaiing	infl
	head	shanghai
	syl	shang+hai+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shanghaied	infl
	head	shanghai
	syl	shang+haied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shanghai	1.
	syl	shang+hai
	pron	<1S@GhI>, <S@G1hI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kidnap (a man or seaman) for enforced service at sea, esp. on a merchant ship.
shanghai	2.
	syl	shang+hai
	pron	<1S@GhI>, <S@G1hI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force or trick (someone) into doing something, going somewhere, etc.
shanghai	3.
	syl	shang+hai
	pron	<1S@GhI>, <S@G1hI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to shoot with a catapult. {~}
shanghai	4.
	syl	shang+hai
	pron	<1S@GhI>, <S@G1hI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a catapult.
Shanghai	0.
	syl	Shang+hai
	pron	<1S@G1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in SE Kiangsu near the estuary of the Yangtze: the largest city in China and one of the largest ports in the world; a major cultural and industrial centre, with two universities. Pop.: 10000000 (1976 est.).
Shango	ety	Yoruba
Shango	0.a.
	syl	Shan+go
	pron	<1S@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a W African religious cult surviving in some parts of the Caribbean.
Shango	0.b.
	syl	Shan+go
	pron	<1S@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Shango ritual.
Shangri-la	ety	C20: from the name of an imaginary valley in the Himalayas, from Lost Horizon (1933), a novel by James Hilton
Shangri-la	0.
	syl	Shan:gri-la
	pron	<2S@Ggri1la:>
	pos	n.
	def	a remote or imaginary utopia.
shank	ety	Old English scanca; related to Old Frisian schanke, Middle Low German schenke, Danish, Swedish skank leg
shank	1.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the shin.
shank	2.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part of the leg in other vertebrates.
shank	3.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat from the top part of an animal's shank.
shank	4.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the main part of a tool, between the working part and the handle.
shank	5.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a bolt between the thread and the head.
shank	6.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the cylindrical part of a bit by which it is held in the drill.
shank	7.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the ring or stem on the back of some buttons.
shank	8.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the stem or long narrow part of a key, anchor, hook, spoon handle, nail, pin, etc.
shank	9.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the band of a ring as distinguished from the setting.
shank	10.a.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe connecting the wide part of the sole with the heel.
shank	10.b.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the metal or leather piece used for this.
shank	11.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the body of a piece of type, between the shoulder and the foot.
shank	12.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {{crook} (sense 6)}.
shank	13.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the latter or remaining part of anything.
shank	14.
	syl	shank
	pron	<S@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of fruits, roots, etc.
	def	to show disease symptoms, esp. discoloration.
Ravi	infl
	head	Shankar
	syl	Ra:vi
	pron	<1ra:vE>
	pos	n.
Shankar	0.
	syl	Shan:kar
	pron	<1S@Gka:>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, Indian sitarist.
Shankara	alt
	head	Shankaracharya
	or	Shankaracharya
	syl	Shan:ka:ra
	pron	<1S^Gk*r*>
	pos	n.
Shankaracharya	0.
	or	Shankara
	syl	Shan:ka:ra:char:ya
	pron	<1S^Gk*ra:1Ca:rj*>
	pos	n.
	def	9th century #7a.d., Hindu philosopher and teacher; chief exponent of Vedanta philosophy.
shanks' mare	alt
	head	shanks's pony
	or	shanks's pony
	syl	shanks' mare
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
shanks's pony	0.
	or	shanks' mare
	syl	shanks's po:ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one's own legs as a means of transportation.
Shannon	0.
	syl	Shan+non
	pron	<1S@n*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the Republic of Ireland, rising in NW Co. Cavan and flowing south to the Atlantic by an estuary 113 km (70 miles) long: the longest river in the Republic of Ireland. Length: 260 km (161 miles).
shanny	ety	C19: of obscure origin
shannies	infl
	head	shanny
	syl	shan+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shanny	0.
	syl	shan+ny
	pron	<1S@ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a European blenny, of rocky coastal waters.
Shansi	0.
	syl	Shan+si
	pron	<1S@n1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of N China: China's richest coal reserves and much heavy industry. Capital: Taiyuan. Pop.: 23000000 (1971 est.). Area: 157099 sq. km (60656 sq. miles).
Shan State	0.
	syl	Shan State
	pron	<Sa:n>, <S@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of E Burma: formed in 1947 from the joining of the Federation of Shan States with the Wa States; consists of the {Shan plateau}, crossed by forested mountain ranges reaching over 2100 m (7000 ft.). Pop.: 2785000 (1970 est.). Area: 149743 sq. km (57816 sq. miles).
Shan-t'ou	alt
	head	Shantow
	or	Shantow
	syl	Shan-t'ou
	pron	<1S@n1tau>
	pos	n.
Shantow	0.
	or	Shan-t'ou
	syl	Shan+tow
	pron	<1S@n1tau>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Swatow}.
shantung	1.
	syl	shan+tung
	pron	<S@n1t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy silk fabric with a knobbly surface.
shantung	2.
	syl	shan+tung
	pron	<S@n1t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton or rayon imitation of this.
Shantung	0.
	syl	Shan+tung
	pron	<1S@n1t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE China, on the Yellow Sea and the Gulf of Chihli: part of the earliest organized state of China (1520-1030 #7b.c.) ; consists chiefly of the fertile plain of the lower Yellow River, with mountains over 1500 m (5000 ft.) high in the centre. Capital: Tsinan. Pop.: 68000000 (1976 est.). Area: 153300 sq. km (59189 sq. miles).
shanty	ety	C19: from Canadian French chantier cabin built in a lumber camp, from Old French gantier #7gantry 
shanties	infl
	head	shanty
	syl	shan+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shanty	H1.1.
	syl	shan+ty
	pron	<1S@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a ramshackle hut; crude dwelling.
shanty	H1.2.
	syl	shan+ty
	pron	<1S@nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a public house, esp. an unlicensed one.
shanty 	ety	C19: from French chanter to sing; see #7chant 
shantey	infl
	head	shanty 
	syl	shan+tey
	pron	<1S@nti>
	pos	n.
chanty	infl
	head	shanty 
	or	chantey
	syl	chan+ty
	pron	<1S@nti>, <1C@n->
	pos	n.
chantey	infl
	head	shanty 
	or	chanty
	syl	chan+tey
	pron	<1S@nti>, <1C@n->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
shanties	infl
	head	shanty 
	or	shanteys
	syl	shan+ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shanteys	infl
	head	shanty 
	or	shanties
	syl	shan+teys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shanty 	H2.0.
	syl	shan+ty 
	pron	<1S@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a song originally sung by sailors, esp. a rhythmical one forming an accompaniment to work.
shantytown	0.
	syl	shan:ty+town
	pron	<1S@nti2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a town or section of a town or city inhabited by very poor people living in shanties.
shape	ety	Old English gesceap, literally: that which is created, from scieppan to create; related to sceap sexual organs, Old Norse skap destiny, Old High German scaf form
shape	1.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the outward form of an object defined by outline.
shape	2.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the figure or outline of the body of a person.
shape	3.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a phantom.
shape	4.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	organized or definite form.
	exam	1	my plans are taking shape.
shape	5.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	the form that anything assumes; guise.
shape	6.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	something used to provide or define form; pattern; mould.
shape	7.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	condition or state of efficiency.
	exam	1	to be in good shape.
shape	8.a.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	in bad physical condition.
shape	8.b.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	def	bent, twisted, or de?!formed.
take shape	9.
	head	shape
	syl	take shape.
	def	to assume a definite form.
shape	10.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by into or up
	def	to receive or cause to receive shape or form.
shape	11.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mould into a particular pattern or form; modify.
shape	12.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan, devise, or prepare.
	exam	1	to shape a plan of action.
shape	13.
	syl	shape
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	vb.
	def	an obsolete word for {appoint}.
shapable	sub
	head	shape
	or	shapeable
	syl	shap+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shapeable	sub
	head	shape
	or	shapable
	syl	shape+a:ble
	pos	adj.
SHAPE	0.
	syl	SHAPE
	pron	<SAp>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe.
-shaped	0.
	syl	-shaped
	pron	<SApt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having the shape of.
	exam	1	an L-shaped room;
	exam	2	a pearshaped figure.
shapeless	1.
	syl	shape+less
	pron	<1SAplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no definite shape or form.
	exam	1	a shapeless mass;
	exam	2	a shapeless argument.
shapeless	2.
	syl	shape+less
	pron	<1SAplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a symmetrical or aesthetically pleasing shape.
	exam	1	a shapeless figure.
shapelessly	sub
	head	shapeless
	syl	shape+less+ly
	pos	adv.
shapelessness	sub
	head	shapeless
	syl	shape+less+ness
	pos	n.
shapelier	infl
	head	shapely
	syl	shape+li+er
	pos	adj.
shapeliest	infl
	head	shapely
	syl	shape+li+est.
	pos	adj.
shapely	0.
	syl	shape+ly
	pron	<1SApli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a woman's body or legs
	def	pleasing or attractive in shape.
shapeliness	sub
	head	shapely
	syl	shape+li+ness
	pos	n.
shape up	1.
	syl	shape up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to proceed or develop satisfactorily.
shape up	2.
	syl	shape up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to develop a definite or proper form.
shapeup	infl
	head	shape up
	syl	shape+up.
	pos	n.
shape up	3.
	syl	shape up
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	a method of hiring dockers for a day or shift by having a union hiring boss select them from a gathering of applicants.
shard	ety	Old English sceard; related to Old Norse skarth notch, Middle High German scharte notch
sherd	alt
	head	shard
	or	shard
	syl	sherd
	pos	n.
shard	1.
	or	sherd
	syl	shard
	pron	<Sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a broken piece or fragment of a brittle substance, esp. of pottery.
shard	2.
	or	sherd
	syl	shard
	pron	<Sa:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a tough sheath, scale, or shell, esp. the elytra of a beetle.
share	H1.1.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or portion of something owned, allotted to, or contributed by a person or group.
share	H1.2.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any of the equal parts, usually of low par value, into which is divided the capital stock of a company.
go shares	3.
	head	share
	syl	go shares.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to share (something) with another or others.
share	H1.4.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to divide or apportion, esp. equally.
share	H1.5.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to receive or contribute a portion of.
	exam	1	we can share the cost of the petrol;
	exam	2	six people shared in the inherit?!ance.
share	H1.6.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join with another or others in the use of (something).
	exam	1	can I share your umbrella??
	exam	2	[Old English scearu;
sharable	sub
	head	share
	or	shareable
	syl	shar+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shareable	sub
	head	share
	or	sharable
	syl	share+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sharer	sub
	head	share
	syl	shar+er
	pos	n.
share	ety	Old English scear; related to Old Norse skeri, Old High German scaro 
share	H2.0.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ploughshare}.
share certificate	0.
	syl	share cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	a document issued by a company certifying ownership of one or more of its shares. U.S. equivalent: {stock certificate}.
sharecrops	infl
	head	sharecrop
	syl	share+crops
	pos	vb.
sharecropping	infl
	head	sharecrop
	syl	share+crop+ping
	pos	vb.
sharecropped	infl
	head	sharecrop
	syl	share+cropped.
	pos	vb.
sharecrop	0.
	syl	share+crop
	pron	<1Se*2krop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to cultivate (farmland) as a sharecropper.
sharecropper	0.
	syl	share+crop+per
	pron	<1Se*2krop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a farmer, esp. a tenant farmer, who pays over a proportion of a crop or crops as rent.
sharefarmer	0.
	syl	share+farm+er
	pron	<1Se*2fa:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a farmer who shares his profits with his farm workers.
shareholder	0.
	syl	share+hold:er
	pron	<1Se*2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the owner of one or more shares in a company.
share premium	0.
	syl	share pre+mi:um
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the excess of the amount actually subscribed for an issue of corporate capital over its par value. Also called (esp. U.S.): {capital surplus}.
Shari	0.
	syl	Sha+ri
	pron	<1Sa:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Chari} (the river).
sharia	ety	Arabic
sheria	alt
	head	sharia
	or	sharia
	syl	she+ri:a
	pron	<S*1rE*>
	pos	n.
sharia	0.
	or	sheria
	syl	sha+ri:a
	pron	<S*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of doctrines that regulate the lives of those who profess Islam.
shark	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
shark	H1.0.
	syl	shark
	pron	<Sa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various usually ferocious selachian fishes, typically marine with a long body, two dorsal fins, rows of sharp teeth, and between five and seven gill slits on each side of the head.
sharklike	sub
	head	shark
	syl	shark+2like
	pos	adj.
shark	ety	C18: probably from German Schurke rogue
shark	H2.1.
	syl	shark
	pron	<Sa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who preys on or victimizes others, esp. by swindling or extortion.
shark	H2.2.
	syl	shark
	pron	<Sa:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to obtain (something) by cheating or deception.
shark bell	0.
	syl	shark bell
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a bell sounded to warn swimmers of the presence of sharks.
shark net	1.
	syl	shark net
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a net for catching sharks.
shark net	2.
	syl	shark net
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a long piece of netting strung across a bay, inlet, etc., to exclude sharks.
shark patrol	0.
	syl	shark pa+trol
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a watch for sharks kept by an aircraft flying over beaches used by swimmers.
shark siren	0.
	syl	shark si+ren
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a siren sounded to warn swimmers of the presence of sharks.
sharkskin	0.
	syl	shark+skin
	pron	<1Sa:k2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth glossy fabric of acetate rayon, used for sportswear, etc.
sharksucker	0.
	syl	shark+suck:er
	pron	<1Sa:k2s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for a {remora}.
Plain of	infl
	head	Sharon
	syl	Plain of.
	pos	n.
Sharon	0.
	syl	Sha+ron
	pron	<1S@r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain in W Israel, between the Mediterranean and the hills of Samaria, extending from Haifa to Tel Aviv.
sharp	ety	Old English scearp; related to Old Norse skarpr, Old High German scarpf, Old Irish cerb, Lettish skarbs 
sharp	1.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a keen edge suitable for cutting.
sharp	2.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an edge or point; not rounded or blunt.
sharp	3.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving a sudden change, esp. in direction.
	exam	1	a sharp bend.
sharp	4.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving, acting, or reacting quickly, efficiently, etc..
	exam	1	sharp reflexes.
sharp	5.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	clearly defined.
sharp	6.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally acute; clever; astute.
sharp	7.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	sly or artful; clever in an underhand way.
	exam	1	sharp practice.
sharp	8.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	bitter or harsh.
	exam	1	sharp words.
sharp	9.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	shrill or penetrating.
	exam	1	a sharp cry.
sharp	10.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an acrid taste.
sharp	11.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	def	keen; biting.
	exam	1	a sharp wind;
	exam	2	sharp pain.
sharp	12.a.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	denoting a note that has been raised in pitch by one chromatic semitone.
	exam	1	B sharp.
sharp	12.b.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an instrument, voice, etc.
	def	out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch. Compare {{flat%1} (sense 22)}.
sharp	13.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a less common word for {fortis}.
sharp	14.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a sharp manner.
sharp	15.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adv.
	def	exactly.
	exam	1	six o'clock sharp.
sharp	16.a.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adv.
	def	higher than a standard pitch.
sharp	16.b.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	adv.
	def	out of tune by being or tending to be too high in pitch.
	exam	1	she sings sharp.
sharp	17.a.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an accidental that raises the pitch of the following note by one chromatic semitone. Usual symbol: ?##800766
sharp	17.b.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a note affected by this accidental. Compare {{flat%1} (sense 33)}.
sharp	18.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin needle with a sharp point.
sharp	19.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sharper.
sharp	20.
	syl	sharp
	pron	<Sa:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {sharp?!en}.
sharply	sub
	head	sharp
	syl	sharp+ly
	pos	adv.
sharpness	sub
	head	sharp
	syl	sharp+ness
	pos	n.
sharpen	1.
	syl	sharp+en
	pron	<1Sa:pN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sharp or sharp?!er.
sharpen	2.
	syl	sharp+en
	pron	<1Sa:pN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to raise the pitch of (a note), esp. by one chromatic semitone. Usual U.S. word: {sharp}.
sharpener	sub
	head	sharpen
	syl	sharp+en+er
	pos	n.
sharper	0.
	syl	sharp+er
	pron	<1Sa:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who cheats or swindles; fraud.
sharp-eyed	1.
	syl	sharp-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having very good eyesight.
sharp-eyed	2.
	syl	sharp-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	observant or alert.
sharpie	0.
	syl	sharp:ie
	pron	<1Sa:pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a member of a teenage group having short hair and distinctive clothes. Compare {skinhead}.
sharp-set	1.
	syl	sharp-set
	pos	adj.
	def	set to give an acute cutting angle.
sharp-set	2.
	syl	sharp-set
	pos	adj.
	def	keenly hungry.
sharp-set	3.
	syl	sharp-set
	pos	adj.
	def	keen or eager.
sharpshooter	0.
	syl	sharp+shoot:er
	pron	<1Sa:p2Su:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an expert marksman, esp. with a rifle.
sharpshooting	sub
	head	sharpshooter
	syl	sharp+2shoot:ing
	pos	n.
sharp-sighted	0.
	syl	sharp-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having keen vision; sharp-eyed.
sharp-sightedly	sub
	head	sharp-sighted
	syl	sharp-1sight:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
sharp-sightedness	sub
	head	sharp-sighted
	syl	sharp-1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
sharp-tongued	0.
	syl	sharp-tongued
	pos	adj.
	def	bitter or critical in speech; sarcastic.
sharp-witted	0.
	syl	sharp-wit:ted
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing a keen intelligence; perceptive.
sharp-wittedly	sub
	head	sharp-witted
	syl	sharp-1wit:ted+ly
	pos	adv.
sharp-wittedness	sub
	head	sharp-witted
	syl	sharp-1wit:ted+ness
	pos	n.
shashlik	ety	from Russian, of Turkic origin; compare shish kebab 
shashlick	alt
	head	shashlik
	or	shashlik
	syl	shash+lick
	pron	<Sa:S1lik>, <1Sa:Slik>
	pos	n.
shashlik	0.
	or	shashlick
	syl	shash+lik
	pron	<Sa:S1lik>, <1Sa:Slik>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of kebab.
Shasta daisy	0.
	syl	Shas+ta dai+sy
	pron	<1S@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Pyrenean plant, widely cultivated for its large white daisy-like flowers: family (composites).
Shatt-al-Arab	0.
	syl	Shatt-al-Ar:ab
	pron	<1S@t> <@l> <1@r*b>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Iraq, formed by the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers: flows southeast as part of the border between Iraq and Iran to the Persian Gulf. Length: 193 km (120 miles).
shatter	ety	C12: perhaps obscurely related to #7scatter 
shatter	1.
	syl	shat+ter
	pron	<1S@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or be broken into many small pieces.
shatter	2.
	syl	shat+ter
	pron	<1S@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impair or destroy.
	exam	1	his nerves were shattered by the torture.
shatter	3.
	syl	shat+ter
	pron	<1S@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dumbfound or thoroughly upset.
	exam	1	she was shattered by the news.
shatter	4.
	syl	shat+ter
	pron	<1S@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	an obsolete word for {scatter}.
shatter	5.
	syl	shat+ter
	pron	<1S@t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Obsolete or dialect.
	def	a fragment.
shatterer	sub
	head	shatter
	syl	shat+ter+er
	pos	n.
shatteringly	sub
	head	shatter
	syl	shat+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shatterproof	0.
	syl	shat:ter+proof
	pron	<1S@t*2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to resist shattering.
shave	ety	Old English sceafan; related to Old Norse skafa, Gothic skaban to shave, Latin scabere to scrape
shaves	infl
	head	shave
	syl	shaves
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shaving	infl
	head	shave
	syl	shav+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shaved shaved	infl
	head	shave
	or	shaven
	syl	shaved; shaved
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shaven	infl
	head	shave
	or	shaved shaved
	syl	shav+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shave	1.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to remove (the beard, hair, etc.) from (the face, head, or body) by scraping the skin with a razor.
shave	2.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cut or trim very closely.
shave	3.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reduce to shavings.
shave	4.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove thin slices from (wood, etc.) with a sharp cutting tool; plane or pare.
shave	5.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to touch or graze in passing.
shave	6.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reduce (a price) by a slight amount.
shave	7.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. commerce.
	def	to purchase (a commercial paper) at a greater rate of discount than is customary or legal.
shave	8.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of shaving.
shave	9.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	any tool for scraping.
shave	10.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a thin slice or shaving.
shave	11.
	syl	shave
	pron	<SAv>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an instance of barely touching something.
close shave	12.
	head	shave
	syl	close shave.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a narrow escape.
shavable	sub
	head	shave
	or	shaveable
	syl	shav+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shaveable	sub
	head	shave
	or	shavable
	syl	shave+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shaveling	1.
	syl	shave+ling
	pron	<1SAvliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.; Derogatory.
	def	a priest or clergyman with a shaven head.
shaveling	2.
	syl	shave+ling
	pron	<1SAvliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a young fellow; youth.
shaven	0.a.
	syl	shav+en
	pron	<1SAvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely shaved or tonsured.
shaven	0.b.
	syl	shav+en
	pron	<1SAvN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	clean-shaven.
shaver	1.
	syl	shav+er
	pron	<1SAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that shaves.
shaver	2.
	syl	shav+er
	pron	<1SAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {electric razor, electric shaver}. an electrically powered implement for shaving, having reciprocating or rotating blades behind a fine metal comb or pierced foil.
shaver	3.
	syl	shav+er
	pron	<1SAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a youngster, esp. a young boy.
shaver	4.
	syl	shav+er
	pron	<1SAv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a person who makes hard or extortionate bargains.
Shavian	1.
	syl	Sha+vi:an
	pron	<1SAvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like George Bernard Shaw, his works, ideas, etc.
Shavian	2.
	syl	Sha+vi:an
	pron	<1SAvi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an admirer of Shaw or his works.
Shavianism	sub
	head	Shavian
	syl	Sha+vi+an+ism
	pos	n.
shaving	1.
	syl	shav+ing
	pron	<1SAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin paring or slice, esp. of wood, that has been shaved from something. {~}
shaving	2.
	syl	shav+ing
	pron	<1SAviG>
	pos	n.
	def	used when shaving the face, etc..
	exam	1	shaving cream.
Shavuot	0.
	syl	Sha+vu+ot
	pron	<S*1vu:*s>, <-*us>, Hebrew <Savu:1ct>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Shabuoth}.
shaw	ety	Old English sceaga; related to Old Norse skagi tip, skaga to jut out, sk*_ogr forest, skegg beard
shaw	0.
	syl	shaw
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a small wood; thicket; copse.
George Bernard	1.
	head	Shaw
	syl	George Ber:nard
	def	often known as 1856-?!1950, Irish dramatist and critic, in England from 1876. He was an active socialist and became a member of the Fabian Society but his major works are effective as satiric attacks rather than political tracts. These include (1894), (1894), (1903), (1905), (1913), (1921), and (1923): Nobel prize for literature 1925.
Henry Wheeler	2.
	head	Shaw
	syl	Hen:ry Wheel:er.
	def	the original name of (Josh) {Billings}.
Richard Norman	3.
	head	Shaw
	syl	Rich:ard Nor:man.
	def	1831-1912, English architect.
Thomas Edward	4.
	head	Shaw
	syl	Thom:as Ed:ward.
	def	the name assumed by (T. E.) {Lawrence} after 1927.
shawl	ety	C17: from Persian sh*_al 
shawl	0.
	syl	shawl
	pron	<Sc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fabric or knitted or crocheted material worn around the shoulders by women or wrapped around a baby.
shawl collar	0.
	syl	shawl col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a collar rolled back in a continuous and tapering line along the surplice neckline of a garment.
shawm	ety	C14 shalmye, from Old French chalemie, ultimately from Latin calamus a reed, from Greek kalamos 
shawm	0.
	syl	shawm
	pron	<Sc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a medieval form of the oboe with a conical bore and flaring bell, blown through a double reed.
Shawnee	ety	C20: back formation from obsolete Shawnese, from Shawnee Shaawanwaaki people of the south, from shaawanawa south
Shawnees	infl
	head	Shawnee
	or	Shawnee
	syl	Shaw+nees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shawnee	infl
	or	Shawnees
	syl	Shaw+nee
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shawnee	1.
	syl	Shaw+nee
	pron	<Sc:1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living along the Tennessee River.
Shawnee	2.
	syl	Shaw+nee
	pron	<Sc:1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Algonquian family.
Shawwal	ety	from Arabic
Shawwal	0.
	syl	Shaw+wal
	pron	<S*1wa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth month of the Muslim year.
shay	ety	C18: back formation from #7chaise, mistakenly thought to be plural
shay	0.
	syl	shay
	pron	<SA>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect word for {chaise}.
Daniel	infl
	head	Shays
	syl	Dan:iel.
	pos	n.
Shays	0.
	syl	Shays
	pron	<SAz>
	pos	n.
	def	??1747-1825, American soldier and revolutionary leader of a rebellion of Massachusetts farmers against the U.S. government (1786-87).
Shcheglovsk	0.
	syl	Shcheg+lovsk
	pron	Russian <SCig1lcfsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1932) of {Kemerovo}.
Shcherbakov	0.
	syl	Shcher+ba+kov
	pron	Russian <SCirba1kcf>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (from the Revolution until 1957) of {Rybinsk}.
she	ety	Old English s*_ie, accusative of s*_eo, feminine demonstrative pronoun
she	1.
	syl	she
	pron	<SE>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to a female person or animal.
	exam	1	she is an actress;
	exam	2	she's a fine mare.
she	2.
	syl	she
	pron	<SE>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to things personified as feminine, such as cars, ships, and nations.
she	3.
	syl	she
	pron	<SE>
	pos	n.
	usage	subjective
	def	a female person or animal.
shea	ety	C18: from Bambara si 
shea	1.
	syl	she:a
	pron	<1Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African sapotaceous tree, with oily seeds.
shea butter	2.
	head	shea
	syl	shea butter.
	def	the white butter-like fat obtained from the seeds of this plant and used as food, to make soaps, etc.
sheading	ety	variant of shedding; see #7shed 
sheading	0.
	syl	shead+ing
	pron	<1SEdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the six subdivisions of the Isle of Man.
sheaf	ety	Old English sceaf, related to Old High German skoub sheaf, Old Norse skauf tail, Gothic skuft tuft of hair
sheaves	infl
	head	sheaf
	syl	sheaves
	pron	<SEvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheaf	1.
	syl	sheaf
	pron	<SEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a bundle of reaped but unthreshed corn tied with one or two bonds.
sheaf	2.
	syl	sheaf
	pron	<SEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a bundle of objects tied together.
sheaf	3.
	syl	sheaf
	pron	<SEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrows contained in a quiver.
sheaf	4.
	syl	sheaf
	pron	<SEf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or tie into a sheaf.
shear	ety	Old English sceran; related to Old Norse skera to cut, Old Saxon, Old High German skeran to shear; see #7share %2
shears	infl
	head	shear
	syl	shears
	pos	vb.
shearing	infl
	head	shear
	syl	shear+ing
	pos	vb.
sheared sheared	infl
	head	shear
	or	shorn
	syl	sheared; sheared
	pos	vb.
shorn	infl
	head	shear
	or	sheared sheared
	syl	shorn.
	pos	vb.
shear	1.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (the fleece or hair) of (sheep, etc.) by cutting or clipping.
shear	2.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or cut through (something) with shears or a sharp instrument.
shear	3.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	to cause (a part, member, shaft, etc.) to deform or fracture or (of a part, etc.) to deform or fracture as a result of excess torsion or transverse load.
shear	4.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to strip or divest.
	exam	1	to shear someone of his power.
shear	5.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to move through (something) by or as if by cutting.
shear	6.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot. or dialect.
	def	to reap (corn, etc.) with a scythe or sickle.
shear	7.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or an instance of shearing.
shear	8.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shearing of a sheep or flock of sheep, esp. when referred to as an indication of age.
	exam	1	a sheep of two shears.
shear	9.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of deformation or fracture in which parallel planes in a body or assembly slide over one another.
shear	10.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the deformation of a body, part, etc., expressed as the lateral displacement between two points in parallel planes divided by the distance between the planes.
shear	11.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the blades of a pair of shears, scissors, etc.
shear	12.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that cuts sheet material by passing a knife blade through it.
shear	13.
	syl	shear
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for lifting heavy loads consisting of a tackle supported by a framework held steady by guy ropes. {~} See also {shore} %3.
shearer	sub
	head	shear
	syl	shear+er
	pos	n.
shearlegs	0.
	syl	shear+legs
	pron	<1Si*2legz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sheerlegs}.
shearling	1.
	syl	shear+ling
	pron	<1Si*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young sheep after its first shearing.
shearling	2.
	syl	shear+ling
	pron	<1Si*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of such an animal.
shear pin	0.
	syl	shear pin
	pos	n.
	def	an easily replaceable pin inserted in a machine at a critical point and designed to break and stop the machine if the stress becomes too great.
shears	1.a.
	syl	shears
	pron	<Si*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	large scissors, as for cutting cloth, jointing poultry, etc.
shears	1.b.
	syl	shears
	pron	<Si*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a large scissor-like and usually hand-held cutting tool with flat blades, as for cutting hedges.
shears	2.
	syl	shears
	pron	<Si*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various analogous cutting or clipping implements or machines.
shears	3.
	syl	shears
	pron	<Si*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short for {sheerlegs. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************}
shearwater	0.
	syl	shear+wa:ter
	pron	<1Si*2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several oceanic birds of the genera such as ({Manx shearwater}) , etc., specialized for an aerial or aquatic existence: family order (petrels).
sheatfish	ety	C16: variant of sheathfish; perhaps influenced by German Schaid sheatfish; see #7sheath, fish 
sheatfish	infl
	or	sheatfishes
	syl	sheat+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheatfishes	infl
	head	sheatfish
	or	sheatfish
	syl	sheat+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheatfish	0.
	syl	sheat+fish
	pron	<1SEt2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {European catfish} (see { {silurid} (sense 1))}.
sheath	ety	Old English sc*_eath; related to Old Norse skeithir, Old High German sceida a dividing; compare Old English sc*_adan to divide
sheaths	infl
	head	sheath
	syl	sheaths
	pron	<SE@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheath	1.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	n.
	def	a case or covering for the blade of a knife, sword, etc.
sheath	2.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar close-fitting case.
sheath	3.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an enclosing or protective structure, such as a leaf base encasing the stem of a plant.
sheath	4.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective covering on an electric cable.
sheath	5.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure-hugging dress with a narrow tapering skirt.
sheath	6.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {condom}.
sheath	7.
	syl	sheath
	pron	<SET>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {sheathe}.
sheathbill	0.
	syl	sheath+bill
	pron	<1SET2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two pigeon-like shore birds, or of antarctic and subantarctic regions, constituting the family order They have a white plumage and a horny sheath at the base of the bill.
sheathe	1.
	syl	sheathe
	pron	<SE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert (a knife, sword, etc.) into a sheath.
sheathe	2.
	syl	sheathe
	pron	<SE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of cats
	def	to retract (the claws).
sheathe	3.
	syl	sheathe
	pron	<SE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surface with or encase in a sheath or sheathing.
sheathing	1.
	syl	sheath+ing
	pron	<1SE@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	any material used as an outer layer, as on a ship's hull.
sheathing	2.
	syl	sheath+ing
	pron	<1SE@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	boarding, etc., used to cover the wall studding or roof joists of a timber frame.
sheath knife	0.
	syl	sheath knife
	pos	n.
	def	a knife carried in or protected by a sheath.
sheave	H1.0.
	syl	sheave
	pron	<SEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather or bind into sheaves.
sheave	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German sc*_iba disc
sheave	H2.0.
	syl	sheave
	pron	<SEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel with a grooved rim, esp. one used as a pulley.
sheaves	0.
	syl	sheaves
	pron	<SEvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {sheaf}.
Sheba	H1.1.
	syl	She+ba
	pron	<1SEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Saba}. the ancient kingdom of the Sabeans: a rich trading nation dealing in gold, spices, and precious stones (I Kings 10).
Sheba	H1.2.
	syl	She+ba
	pron	<1SEb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the region inhabited by this nation, located in the SW corner of the Arabian peninsula: modern Yemen.
Queen of	infl
	head	Sheba
	syl	Queen of.
	pos	n.
Sheba	H2.0.
	syl	She:ba
	pron	<1SEb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a queen of the Sabeans, who visited Solomon (I Kings 10:1-13).
shebang	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
shebang	1.
	syl	she+bang
	pron	<Si1b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a situation, matter, or affair (esp. in the phrase {the whole shebang) }.
shebang	2.
	syl	she+bang
	pron	<Si1b@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a hut or shack.
Shebat	ety	from Hebrew sh*vebh*_at, from Assyrian-Babylonish shab*_atu 
Shevat	alt
	head	Shebat
	or	Shebat
	syl	She+vat
	pron	Hebrew. <Se1vat>
	pos	n.
Shebat	0.
	or	Shevat
	syl	She+bat
	pron	Hebrew. <Se1vat>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth month of the civil year and the eleventh of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in January and February.
shebeen	ety	C18: from Irish Gaelic s*_ib*_in beer of poor quality
shebean	alt
	head	shebeen
	or	shebeen
	syl	she+bean
	pron	<S*1bEn>
	pos	n.
shebeen	1.
	or	shebean
	syl	she+been
	pron	<S*1bEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish, Scot., S. African.
	def	a place where alcoholic drink is sold illegally.
shebeen	2.
	or	shebean
	syl	she+been
	pron	<S*1bEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a place where Black African men engage in social drinking.
shebeen	3.
	or	shebean
	syl	she+been
	pron	<S*1bEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and Ireland
	def	weak beer.
Shechem	0.
	syl	She+chem
	pron	<1Sek*m>, <-em>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of {Nablus}.
Shechina	0.
	syl	She+chi+na
	pron	<Se1kIn*>, Hebrew <S*xE1na>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Shekina}.
shed	ety	Old English sced; probably variant of scead shelter, #7shade 
shed	H1.1.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	a small building or lean-to of light construction, used for storage, shelter, etc.
shed	H1.2.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	a large roofed structure, esp. one with open sides, used for storage, repairing locomotives, sheepshearing, etc.
shedlike	sub
	head	shed
	syl	shed+2like
	pos	adj.
shed	ety	Old English sceadan; related to Gothic skaidan, Old High German skeidan to separate; see #7sheath 
sheds	infl
	head	shed
	syl	sheds
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shedding	infl
	head	shed
	syl	shed+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shed	infl
	syl	shed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
shed	H2.1.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pour forth or cause to pour forth.
	exam	1	to shed tears;
	exam	2	shed blood.
shed light on	2.
	head	shed
	or	upon
	syl	shed light on
	def	to clarify (a problem, etc.).
shed	H2.3.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cast off or lose.
	exam	1	the snake shed its skin;
	exam	2	trees shed their leaves.
shed	H2.4.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to repel.
	exam	1	this coat sheds water.
shed	H2.5.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	in weaving
	def	to form an opening between (the warp threads) in order to permit the passage of the shuttle.
shed	H2.6.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in weaving
	def	the space made by shedding.
shed	H2.7.
	syl	shed
	pron	<Sed>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	short for {watershed}.
shedable	sub
	head	shed
	or	sheddable
	syl	shed+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sheddable	sub
	head	shed
	or	shedable
	syl	shed+da:ble
	pos	adj.
she'd	0.
	syl	she'd
	pron	<SEd>
	usage	contraction of
	def	she had she would.
shedder	1.
	syl	shed+der
	pron	<1Sed*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that sheds.
shedder	2.
	syl	shed+der
	pron	<1Sed*>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, such as a llama, snake, or lobster, that moults.
shed hand	0.
	syl	shed hand
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a worker in a sheepshearing shed.
sheen	ety	Old English sciene; related to Old Norse skj*_oni white horse, Gothic skauns beautiful, Old High German sc*_oni bright
sheen	1.
	syl	sheen
	pron	<SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a gleaming or glistening brightness; lustre.
sheen	2.
	syl	sheen
	pron	<SEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	splendid clothing.
sheen	3.
	syl	sheen
	pron	<SEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	shining and beautiful; radiant.
sheen	4.
	syl	sheen
	pron	<SEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to gleam.
sheeny	sub
	head	sheen
	syl	sheen:y
	pos	adj.
Barry	infl
	head	Sheene
	syl	Bar:ry.
	pos	n.
Sheene	0.
	syl	Sheene
	pron	<SEn>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1950, English racing motorcyclist: won the 500 cc. world championship in 1976.
sheeny	ety	C19: of unknown origin
sheenies	infl
	head	sheeny
	syl	sheen:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheeny	0.
	syl	sheen:y
	pron	<1SEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derogatory word for a {Jew}.
sheep	ety	Old English sceap; related to Old Frisian sk*_ep, Old Saxon sc*_ap, Old High German sc*_af 
sheep	infl
	syl	sheep.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheep	1.
	syl	sheep
	pron	<SEp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bovid mammals of the genus and related genera, esp. ({domestic sheep}) , having transversely ribbed horns and a narrow face.
Barbary sheep	2.
	head	sheep
	syl	Barbary sheep.
	def	another name for {aoudad}.
sheep	3.
	syl	sheep
	pron	<SEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a meek or timid person, esp. one without initiative.
separate the sheep from the goats	4.
	head	sheep
	syl	separate the sheep from the goats.
	def	to pick out the people who are superior in some respects.
sheeplike	sub
	head	sheep
	syl	sheep+2like
	pos	adj.
sheepcote	0.
	syl	sheep+cote
	pron	<1SEp2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {sheepfold}.
sheep-dip	1.
	syl	sheep-dip
	pos	n.
	def	any of several liquid disinfectants and insecticides in which sheep are immersed to kill vermin and germs in their fleece.
sheep-dip	2.
	syl	sheep-dip
	pos	n.
	def	a deep trough containing such a liquid.
sheepdog	0.
	syl	sheep+dog
	pron	<1SEp2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various breeds of dog reared originally for herding sheep. See {Old English sheepdog, Shetland sheepdog}.
sheepdog trial	0.
	syl	sheep+dog tri+al
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a competition in which sheepdogs are tested in their tasks.
sheepfold	0.
	syl	sheep+fold
	pron	<1SEp2f*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a pen or enclosure for sheep.
sheepish	1.
	syl	sheep+ish
	pron	<1SEpiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	abashed or embarrassed, esp. through looking foolish or being in the wrong.
sheepish	2.
	syl	sheep+ish
	pron	<1SEpiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a sheep in timidity or lack of initiative.
sheepishly	sub
	head	sheepish
	syl	sheep+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
sheepishness	sub
	head	sheepish
	syl	sheep+ish+ness
	pos	n.
tick	alt
	head	sheep ked
	or	sheep ked
	syl	tick
	pos	n.
sheep ked	0.
	or	tick
	syl	sheep ked
	pos	n.
	def	a wingless dipterous fly, that is an external parasite of sheep: family
sheep's eyes	0.
	syl	sheep's eyes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	amorous or inviting glances.
sheep's fescue	0.
	syl	sheep's fes+cue
	pos	n.
	def	a temperate perennial tufted grass, with narrow inwardly rolled leaves.
sheepshank	0.
	syl	sheep+shank
	pron	<1SEp2S@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot, hitch, or bend made in a rope to shorten it temporarily.
sheepshead	infl
	or	sheepsheads
	syl	sheeps+head
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheepsheads	infl
	head	sheepshead
	or	sheepshead
	syl	sheeps+heads.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheepshead	0.
	syl	sheeps+head
	pron	<1SEps2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sparid fishes with strong crushing teeth, esp. of the American Atlantic, which is marked with dark bands.
sheepshearing	1.
	syl	sheep+shear:ing
	pron	<1SEp2Si*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of shearing sheep.
sheepshearing	2.
	syl	sheep+shear:ing
	pron	<1SEp2Si*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the season or an occasion of shearing sheep.
sheepshearing	3.
	syl	sheep+shear:ing
	pron	<1SEp2Si*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a feast held on such an occasion.
sheepshearer	sub
	head	sheepshearing
	syl	1sheep+2shear:er
	pos	n.
sheepskin	0.a.
	syl	sheep+skin
	pron	<1SEp2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a sheep, esp. when used for clothing, etc., or with the fleece removed and used for parchment.
sheepskin	0.b.
	syl	sheep+skin
	pron	<1SEp2skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sheepskin coat.
sheep's sorrel	alt
	head	sheep sorrel
	or	sheep sorrel
	syl	sheep's sor+rel
	pos	n.
sheep sorrel	0.
	or	sheep's sorrel
	syl	sheep sor+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a polygonaceous plant, of the N hemisphere, having slightly bitter-tasting leaves and small reddish flowers.
run	alt
	head	sheep station
	or	sheep station
	syl	run
	pos	n.
sheep station	0.
	or	run
	syl	sheep sta+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a large sheep farm.
sheep tick	1.
	syl	sheep tick
	pos	n.
	def	a tick, that is parasitic on sheep, cattle, and man and transmits the disease louping ill in sheep.
sheep tick	2.
	syl	sheep tick
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sheep ked}.
sheepwalk	0.
	syl	sheep+walk
	pron	<1SEp2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a tract of land for grazing sheep.
sheer	ety	Old English sc*_ir; related to Old Norse sk*_irr bright, Gothic skeirs clear, Middle High German sch*_ir 
sheer	H1.1.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	adj.
	def	perpendicular; very steep.
	exam	1	a sheer cliff.
sheer	H1.2.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of textiles
	def	so fine as to be transparent.
sheer	H1.3.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	absolute; unmitigated.
	exam	1	sheer folly.
sheer	H1.4.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	bright or shining.
sheer	H1.5.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	adv.
	def	steeply or perpendicularly.
sheer	H1.6.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely or absolutely.
sheer	H1.7.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	def	any transparent fabric used for making garments.
sheerly	sub
	head	sheer
	syl	sheer+ly
	pos	adv.
sheerness	sub
	head	sheer
	syl	sheer+ness
	pos	n.
sheer	ety	C17: perhaps variant of #7shear 
sheer	H2.0.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by off or away (from
	def	).
sheer	H2.1.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by off or away (from
	def	to deviate or cause to deviate from a course.
sheer	H2.2.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by off or away (from
	def	to avoid an unpleasant person, thing, topic, etc.
sheer	H2.3.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by off or away (from
	def	the upward sweep of the deck or bulwarks of a vessel.
sheer	H2.4.
	syl	sheer
	pron	<Si*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	foll. by off or away (from
	def	the position of a vessel relative to its mooring.
sheerlegs	ety	C19: variant of shear legs 
shearlegs	alt
	head	sheerlegs
	or	sheerlegs
	syl	shear+legs
	pron	<1Si*2legz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
sheerlegs	0.
	or	shearlegs
	syl	sheer+legs
	pron	<1Si*2legz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a device for lifting heavy weights consisting of two or more spars lashed together at the upper ends from which a lifting tackle is suspended. Also called: {shears}.
Sheerness	0.
	syl	Sheer+ness
	pron	<2Si*1nes>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in SE England, in N Kent at the junction of the Medway estuary and the Thames: administratively part of Queenborough in Sheppey since 1968.
sheet	ety	Old English sciete; related to sceat corner, lap, Old Norse skaut, Old High German sc*_oz lap
sheet	H1.1.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large rectangular piece of cotton, linen, etc., generally one of a pair used as inner bedclothes.
sheet	H1.2.a.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin piece of a substance such as paper, glass, or metal, usually rectangular in form.
sheet	H1.2.b.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sheet iron.
sheet	H1.3.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad continuous surface; expanse or stretch.
	exam	1	a sheet of rain.
sheet	H1.4.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper, esp. a tabloid.
sheet	H1.5.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of printed paper to be folded into a section for a book.
sheet	H1.6.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a page of stamps, usually of one denomination and already perforated.
sheet	H1.7.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin tabular mass of rock covering a large area.
sheet	H1.8.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with, cover, or wrap in a sheet.
sheet	ety	Old English sc*_eata corner of a sail; related to Middle Low German sch*_ote rope attached to a sail; see #7sheet %1
sheet	H2.0.
	syl	sheet
	pron	<SEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line or rope for controlling the position of a sail relative to the wind.
sheet anchor	0.
	syl	sheet an+chor
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large strong anchor for use in emergency.
sheet bend	0.
	syl	sheet bend
	pos	n.
	def	a knot used esp. for joining ropes of different sizes. Also called: {becket bend, weaver's hitch}.
sheet down	0.
	syl	sheet down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of rain
	def	to fall heavily in sheets.
sheet-fed	0.
	syl	sheet-fed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	def	involving or printing on separate sheets of paper. Compare {reel-fed}.
sheeting	0.
	syl	sheet+ing
	pron	<1SEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric from which sheets are made.
sheet lightning	0.
	syl	sheet light+ning
	pos	n.
	def	lightning that appears as a broad sheet, caused by the reflection of more distant lightning.
sheet metal	0.
	syl	sheet met+al
	pos	n.
	def	metal in the form of a sheet, the thickness being intermediate between that of plate and that of foil.
sheet music	1.
	syl	sheet mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	the printed or written copy of a short composition or piece, esp. in the form of unbound leaves.
sheet music	2.
	syl	sheet mu+sic
	pos	n.
	def	music in its written or printed form.
Sheffield	0.
	syl	Shef+field
	pron	<1SefEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N England, administrative centre of South Yorkshire, on the River Don: important centre of steel manufacture and of the cutlery industry; university (1905). Pop.: 519703 (1971).
sheik	ety	C16: from Arabic shaykh old man
sheikh	alt
	head	sheik
	or	sheik
	syl	sheikh
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
sheik	1.a.
	or	sheikh
	syl	sheik
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the head of an Arab tribe, village, etc.
sheik	1.b.
	or	sheikh
	syl	sheik
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a venerable old man.
sheik	1.c.
	or	sheikh
	syl	sheik
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious leader; high priest.
sheik	2.
	or	sheikh
	syl	sheik
	pron	<SAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an attractive man.
sheikhdom	alt
	head	sheikdom
	or	sheikdom
	syl	sheikh+dom
	pron	<1SAkd*m>
	pos	n.
sheikdom	0.
	or	sheikhdom
	syl	sheik+dom
	pron	<1SAkd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory ruled by a sheik.
sheila	ety	C19: from the girl's name Sheila 
sheila	0.
	syl	shei+la
	pron	<1SEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a slang word for {girl} or {woman}.
shekel	ety	C16: from Hebrew sheqel 
shekel	1.
	syl	shek+el
	pron	<1SekL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several former coins and units of weight of the Near East.
shekel	2.
	syl	shek+el
	pron	<1SekL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any coin or money.
Shekinah	ety	C17: from Hebrew sh*vekh*_in*_ah, from sh*_akhan to dwell
Shechina	alt
	head	Shekinah
	or	Shekinah
	syl	She+chi+na
	pron	<Se1kIn*>, Hebrew <S*xE1na>
	pos	n.
Shekinah	1.
	or	Shechina
	syl	She+ki+nah
	pron	<Se1kIn*>, Hebrew <S*xE1na>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the radiance in which God's immanent presence in the midst of his people, esp. in the temple, is visibly manifested.
Shekinah	2.
	or	Shechina
	syl	She+ki+nah
	pron	<Se1kIn*>, Hebrew <S*xE1na>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the divine presence itself as contrasted with the divine transcendence.
shelduck	ety	C14: shel, probably from dialect sheld pied; related to Middle Dutch schillede variegated
sheldrake	alt
	head	shelduck
	or	shelduck
	syl	shel+drake
	pron	<1Sel2drAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
shelducks	infl
	head	shelduck
	or	sheldrakes
	syl	shel+ducks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shelduck	infl
	or	sheldrake
	syl	shel+duck
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheldrakes	infl
	head	shelduck
	or	shelducks
	syl	shel+drakes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheldrake	infl
	head	shelduck
	or	shelduck
	syl	shel+drake.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shelduck	0.
	or	sheldrake
	syl	shel+duck
	pron	<1Sel2d^k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large usually brightly coloured gooselike ducks, such as ({common shelduck}) , of the Old World.
shelf	ety	Old English scylfe ship's deck; related to Middle Low German schelf shelf, Old English scylf crag
shelves	infl
	head	shelf
	syl	shelves
	pron	<Selvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shelf	1.
	syl	shelf
	pron	<Self>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat plank of wood, metal, etc., fixed horizontally against a wall, etc., for the purpose of supporting objects.
shelf	2.
	syl	shelf
	pron	<Self>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in shape or function.
shelf	3.
	syl	shelf
	pron	<Self>
	pos	n.
	def	the objects placed on a shelf, regarded collectively.
	exam	1	a shelf of books.
shelf	4.
	syl	shelf
	pron	<Self>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting layer of ice, rock, etc., on land or in the sea. See also {continental shelf}.
shelf	5.
	syl	shelf
	pron	<Self>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a layer of bedrock hit when sinking a shaft.
shelf	6.
	syl	shelf
	pron	<Self>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the part of the hand on which an arrow rests when the bow is grasped.
on the shelf	7.
	head	shelf
	syl	on the shelf.
	def	put aside or abandoned, used esp. of unmarried women considered to be past the age of marriage.
shelflike	sub
	head	shelf
	syl	shelf+2like
	pos	adj.
shelf ice	0.
	syl	shelf ice
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for {ice shelf}.
shelf life	0.
	syl	shelf life
	pos	n.
	def	the length of time a packaged food, chemical, etc., will last without deteriorating.
shell	ety	Old English sciell; related to Old Norse skel shell, Gothic skalja tile, Middle Low German schelle shell; see #7scale, shale  &- #!shell-less adj. &- #!shell-@!like adj.
shell	1.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective calcareous or membranous outer layer of an egg, esp. a bird's egg.
shell	2.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard outer covering of many molluscs that is secreted by the mantle.
shell	3.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any other hard outer layer, such as the exoskeleton of many arthropods.
shell	4.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard outer layer of some fruits, esp. of nuts.
shell	5.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any hard outer case.
shell	6.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow artillery projectile filled with explosive primed to explode either during flight, on impact, or after penetration. Compare { {ball} %1 (sense 7a)}.
shell	7.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a small-arms cartridge comprising a hollow casing inside which is the primer, charge, and bullet.
shell	8.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a pyrotechnic cartridge designed to explode in the air.
shell	9.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a very light narrow racing boat.
shell	10.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the external structure of a building, esp. one that is unfinished or one that has been gutted by fire.
shell	11.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic structural case of a machine or vehicle.
shell	12.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a class of electron orbits in an atom in which the electrons have the same principal quantum number and differences in their energy are small compared with differences in energy between shells.
shell	13.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	the pastry case of a pie, flan, etc.
shell	14.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin slab of concrete or a skeletal framework made of wood or metal that forms a shell-like roof.
shell	15.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. in some schools
	def	a class or form.
come	16.
	head	shell
	or	bring out of one's shell
	syl	come
	def	to become (or help a person to become) less shy and reserved. {~}
shell	17.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	to divest or be divested of a shell, husk, pod, etc.
shell	18.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	to separate or be separated from the ear, husk, cob, etc.
shell	19.
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bombard with artillery shells.
shell	xref
	syl	shell
	pron	<Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {shell out}.
shelly	sub
	head	shell
	syl	shell:y
	pos	adj.
she'll	0.
	syl	she'll
	pron	<SEl>, <unstressed> <Sil>
	usage	contraction of
	def	she will she shall.
shellac	ety	C18: #7shell+{lac %1}#7, translation of French laque en *'ecailles, literally: lac in scales, that is, in thin plates
shellac	1.
	syl	shel+lac
	pron	<S*1l@k>, <1Sel@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish resin secreted by the lac insect, esp. a commercial preparation of this used in var?!nishes, polishes, and leather dressings.
shellac	2.
	syl	shel+lac
	pron	<S*1l@k>, <1Sel@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shellac varnish}. a varnish made by dissolving shellac in ethanol or a similar solvent.
shellac	3.
	syl	shel+lac
	pron	<S*1l@k>, <1Sel@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a gramophone record based on shellac.
shellacs	infl
	head	shellac
	syl	shel+lacs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shellacking	infl
	head	shellac
	syl	shel+lack+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shellacked	infl
	head	shellac
	syl	shel+lacked.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shellac	4.
	syl	shel+lac
	pron	<S*1l@k>, <1Sel@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or treat (an article, etc.) with a shellac varnish.
shellacker	sub
	head	shellac
	syl	shel+1lack+er
	pos	n.
shellback	1.
	syl	shell+back
	pron	<1Sel2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sailor who has crossed the equator. Compare {polliwog}.
shellback	2.
	syl	shell+back
	pron	<1Sel2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an experienced or old sailor.
shellbark	0.
	syl	shell+bark
	pron	<1Sel2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {shagbark}.
shell bean	0.
	syl	shell bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various bean plants that are cultivated for their edible seeds rather than for their pods.
Mary Wollstonecraft (Godwin)	1.
	head	Shelley
	syl	Mar:y Woll:stone:craft (Godwin)
	pron	<1wulst*n2kra:ft>
	def	1797-1851, English writer; author of (1818); eloped with Percy Bysshe Shelley.
Percy Bysshe	2.
	head	Shelley
	syl	Per:cy Bysshe
	pron	<biS>
	def	1792-1822, English Romantic poet. His major works include (1813), (1817), and the verse drama (1820). He wrote an elegy on the death of Keats, (1821), and shorter lyrics, including the odes and (both 1820). He was drowned in the Ligurian Sea while sailing from Leghorn to La Spezia.
shellfire	0.
	syl	shell+fire
	pron	<1Sel2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the firing of artillery shells.
shellfish	infl
	or	shellfishes
	syl	shell+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shellfishes	infl
	head	shellfish
	or	shellfish
	syl	shell+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shellfish	0.
	syl	shell+fish
	pron	<1Sel2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic invertebrate having a shell or shell-like carapace, esp. such an animal used as human food. Examples are crustaceans such as crabs and lobsters and molluscs such as oysters.
shell jacket	0.
	syl	shell jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {mess jacket}.
shell out	0.
	syl	shell out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to pay out or hand over (money).
shellproof	0.
	syl	shell+proof
	pron	<1Sel2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed, intended, or able to resist shellfire.
shell shock	0.
	syl	shell shock
	pos	n.
	def	loss of sight, memory, etc., resulting from psychological strain during prolonged engagement in warfare. Also called: {combat neurosis}.
shell-shocked	sub
	head	shell shock
	syl	shell-2shocked
	pos	adj.
Shelta	ety	C19: from earlier sheldr*_u, perhaps an arbitrary alteration of Old Irish b*_elre speech
Shelta	0.
	syl	Shel+ta
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a secret language used by some itinerant tinkers in Ireland and parts of Britain, based on systematically altered Gaelic.
shelter	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
shelter	1.
	syl	shel+ter
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that provides cover or protection, as from weather or danger; place of refuge.
shelter	2.
	syl	shel+ter
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the protection afforded by such a cover; refuge.
shelter	3.
	syl	shel+ter
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being sheltered.
shelter	4.
	syl	shel+ter
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with or protect by a shelter.
shelter	5.
	syl	shel+ter
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take cover, as from rain; find refuge.
shelter	6.
	syl	shel+ter
	pron	<1Selt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a shelter for; take under one's protection.
shelterer	sub
	head	shelter
	syl	shel+ter+er
	pos	n.
shelterless	sub
	head	shelter
	syl	shel+ter+less
	pos	adj.
shelter tent	0.
	syl	shel+ter tent
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a military tent for two men.
sheltie	ety	C17: probably from Orkney dialect sjalti, from Old Norse Hjalti Shetlander, from Hjaltland Shetland
shelty	alt
	head	sheltie
	or	sheltie
	syl	shel+ty
	pron	<1Selti>
	pos	n.
shelties	infl
	head	sheltie
	syl	shel+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sheltie	0.
	or	shelty
	syl	shel+tie
	pron	<1Selti>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Shetland pony} or {Shetland sheepdog}.
shelve	H1.1.
	syl	shelve
	pron	<Selv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place on a shelf.
shelve	H1.2.
	syl	shelve
	pron	<Selv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with shelves.
shelve	H1.3.
	syl	shelve
	pron	<Selv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put aside or postpone from consideration.
shelve	H1.4.
	syl	shelve
	pron	<Selv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss or cause to retire.
shelver	sub
	head	shelve
	syl	shelv+er
	pos	n.
shelve	H2.0.
	syl	shelve
	pron	<Selv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope away gradually; incline.
shelves	0.
	syl	shelves
	pron	<Selvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {shelf}.
shelving	1.
	syl	shelv+ing
	pron	<1SelviG>
	pos	n.
	def	material for making shelves.
shelving	2.
	syl	shelv+ing
	pron	<1SelviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of shelves; shelves collectively.
Shem	0.
	syl	Shem
	pron	<Sem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the eldest of Noah's three sons (Genesis 10:21). Douay spelling: {Sem} (s$em).
Shema	ety	Hebrew, literally: hear
Shema	0.
	syl	She+ma
	pron	<S*1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	the declaration of the basic principles of the Jewish faith, proclaiming the absolute unity of God, comprising Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and 11:13-21 and Numbers 15:37-41.
Shembe	0.
	syl	Shem+be
	pron	<1Sembe>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	an African sect that combines Christianity with aspects of Bantu religion.
Shemite	0.
	syl	Shem+ite
	pron	<1SemIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Semite}.
Shemitic	0.
	syl	She+mit+ic
	pron	<S*1mitik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Semitic}.
Shenandoah National Park	0.
	syl	Shen+an+do+ah Na+tion+al Park
	pron	<2Sen*n1d*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in N Virginia: established in 1935 to protect part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Area: 782 sq. km (302 sq. miles).
shenanigan	ety	C19: of unknown origin
shenanigan	1.
	syl	she+nan:i+gan
	pron	<Si1n@nig*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	roguishness; mischief.
shenanigan	2.
	syl	she+nan:i+gan
	pron	<Si1n@nig*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act of treachery; deception.
shend	ety	Old English gescendan, from scand #7shame 
shends	infl
	head	shend
	syl	shends
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shending	infl
	head	shend
	syl	shend+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shent	infl
	head	shend
	syl	shent.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shend	1.
	syl	shend
	pron	<Send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to put to shame.
shend	2.
	syl	shend
	pron	<Send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to chide or reproach.
shend	3.
	syl	shend
	pron	<Send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to injure or destroy.
Shensi	0.
	syl	Shen+si
	pron	<1Sen1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NW China: one of the earliest centres of Chinese civilization; largely mountainous. Capital: Sian. Pop.: 26000000 (1976 est.). Area: 195800 sq. km (75598 sq. miles).
Shenyang	0.
	syl	Shen+yang
	pron	<1Sen1j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in NE China in S Manchuria, capital of Liaoning province: capital of the Manchu dynasty from 1644-1912; seized by the Japanese in 1931. Pop.: 2800000 (1970 est.). Former name: {Mukden}.
she-oak	ety	C18: she (in the sense: inferior)+#7oak 
she-oak	0.
	syl	she-oak
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian trees of the genus See {casuarina}.
Sheol	ety	C16: from Hebrew sh*ue'*_ol 
Sheol	1.
	syl	She+ol
	pron	<1SE*ul>, <-ol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the abode of the dead.
Sheol	2.
	syl	She+ol
	pron	<1SE*ul>, <-ol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	hell.
Alan Bartlett	infl
	head	Shepard
	syl	Al:an Bart:lett
	pos	n.
Jr	infl
	head	Shepard
	syl	Jr.
	pos	n.
Shepard	0.
	syl	Shep:ard
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, U.S. naval officer; first U.S. astronaut in space (1961).
shepherd	1.
	syl	shep+herd
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to tend sheep. Fem. equivalent: {shep+herd+ess}.
shepherd	2.
	syl	shep+herd
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, such as a clergy?!man, who watches over or guides a group of people.
shepherd	3.
	syl	shep+herd
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a miner who retains the rights to a mining claim without working it.
shepherd	4.
	syl	shep+herd
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide or watch over in the manner of a shepherd.
shepherd	5.
	syl	shep+herd
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to retain (a mining claim) without working it.
shepherd	6.
	syl	shep+herd
	pron	<1Sep*d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	to prevent opponents from tackling (a member of one's own team) by blocking their path.
shepherd dog	0.
	syl	shep+herd dog
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {sheepdog}.
shepherd's needle	0.
	syl	shep+herd's nee+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a European umbelliferous plant, with long needle-like fruits.
shepherd's pie	0.
	syl	shep+herd's pie
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a baked dish of minced meat covered with mashed potato. Also called: {cottage pie}.
shepherd's-purse	0.
	syl	shep:herd's-purse
	pos	n.
	def	a cruciferous plant, having small white flowers and flattened triangular seed pods.
shepherd's weatherglass	0.
	syl	shep+herd's weath:er+glass
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for the {scarlet pimpernel}.
sherardize	ety	C20: process named after Sherard Cowper-Coles (died 1936), English inventor
sherardise	alt
	head	sherardize
	or	sherardize
	syl	sher+ard+ise
	pron	<1Ser*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
sherardize	0.
	or	sherardise
	syl	sher+ard+ize
	pron	<1Ser*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to coat (iron or steel) with zinc by heating in a container with zinc dust or (of iron or steel) to be coated in this way.
sherardization	sub
	head	sherardize
	or	sherardisation
	syl	sher+ard:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sherardisation	sub
	head	sherardize
	or	sherardization
	syl	sher+ard:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Thomas	infl
	head	Sheraton
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Sheraton	H1.0.
	syl	Sher:a:ton
	pron	<1Ser*t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1751-1806, English furniture maker, author of the influential (1791).
Sheraton	H2.0.
	syl	Sher:a:ton
	pron	<1Ser*t*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting furniture made by or in the style of Thomas Sheraton, characterized by lightness, elegance, and the extensive use of inlay.
sherbet	ety	C17: from Turkish *,serbet, from Persian sharbat, from Arabic sharbah drink, from shariba to drink
sherbet	1.
	syl	sher+bet
	pron	<1SR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit-flavoured slightly effervescent powder, eaten as a sweet or used to make a drink.
	exam	1	lemon sherbet.
sherbet	2.
	syl	sher+bet
	pron	<1SR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for { {sorbet} (sense 1).
sherbet	3.
	syl	sher+bet
	pron	<1SR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	beer.
Sherbrooke	0.
	syl	Sher+brooke
	pron	<1SR:2bruk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Canada, in S Quebec: industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 80711 (1971).
sherd	0.
	syl	sherd
	pron	<SR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {shard}.
sheria	0.
	syl	she+ri:a
	pron	<S*1rE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sharia}.
Philip Henry	1.
	head	Sheridan
	syl	Phil:ip Hen:ry.
	def	1831-88, American Union cavalry commander in the Civil War. He forced Lee's surrender to Grant (1865).
Richard Brinsley	2.
	head	Sheridan
	syl	Rich:ard Brins:ley
	pron	<1brinzli>
	def	1751-1816, Irish dramatist, politician, and orator, noted for his comedies of manners (1775), (1777), and (1779).
sherif	ety	C16: from Arabic shar*_if noble
shereef	alt
	head	sherif
	or	sherif
	syl	she+reef
	pron	<Se1rEf>
	pos	n.
sherif	1.
	or	shereef
	syl	she+rif
	pron	<Se1rEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	a descendant of Mohammed through his daughter Fatima.
sherif	2.
	or	shereef
	syl	she+rif
	pron	<Se1rEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the governor of Mecca.
sherif	3.
	or	shereef
	syl	she+rif
	pron	<Se1rEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	an honorific title accorded to any Muslim ruler.
sheriff	ety	Old English sc*_irger*_efa, from sc*_ir #7shire+ ger*_efa #7reeve 
sheriff	1.
	syl	sher+iff
	pron	<1Serif>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the chief law-enforcement officer in a county: popularly elected, except in Rhode Island.
sheriff	2.
	syl	sher+iff
	pron	<1Serif>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Wales
	def	the chief executive officer of the Crown in a county, having chiefly ceremonial duties.
sheriff	3.
	syl	sher+iff
	pron	<1Serif>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a judge in any of the sheriff courts.
sheriff court	0.
	syl	sher+iff court
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a court having jurisdiction to try summarily or on indictment all but the most serious crimes and to deal with most civil actions.
William Tecumseh	infl
	head	Sherman
	syl	Wil:liam Te:cum:seh
	pron	<ti1k^ms*>
	pos	n.
Sherman	0.
	syl	Sher:man
	pron	<1SR:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1820-91, American Union commander during the Civil War. He led the victorious march through Georgia (1864), becoming command?!er of the army in 1869.
Sherpas	infl
	head	Sherpa
	or	Sherpa
	syl	Sher+pas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sherpa	infl
	or	Sherpas
	syl	Sher+pa.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sherpa	0.
	syl	Sher+pa
	pron	<1SR:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Tibetan people living on the southern slopes of the Himalayas in Nepal, noted as mountaineers.
Sherrington	0.
	syl	Sher:ring:ton
	pron	<1SeriGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Charles Scott}. 1857-1952, English physiologist, noted for his work on reflex action, published in (1906): shared the Nobel prize for medicine with Adrian (1932).
sherry	ety	C16: from earlier sherris (assumed to be plural), from Spanish Xeres, now Jerez 
sherries	infl
	head	sherry
	syl	sher+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sherry	0.
	syl	sher+ry
	pron	<1Seri>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified wine, originally only from the Jerez region of southern Spain, usually drunk as an aperitif.
's Hertogenbosch	0.
	syl	's Her+to+gen+bosch
	pron	Dutch <2sherto:x*n1bcs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Netherlands, capital of North Brabant province: birthplace of Hieronymus Bosch. Pop.: 84914 (1973 est.). Also called: {Den Bosch}. French name: {Bois-le-Duc}.
sherwani	ety	Hindi
sherwani	0.
	syl	sher+wa+ni
	pron	<Se*1wa:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a long coat closed up to the neck, worn by men in India.
Robert Emmet	infl
	head	Sherwood
	syl	Ro:bert Em:met.
	pos	n.
Sherwood	0.
	syl	Sher:wood
	pron	<1SR:2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1955, U.S. dramatist. His plays include (1935), (1936), and (1940).
Sherwood Forest	0.
	syl	Sher+wood For+est
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient forest in central England, in Nottinghamshire: formerly a royal hunting ground and much more extensive; famous as the home of Robin Hood.
she's	0.
	syl	she's
	pron	<SEz>
	usage	contraction of
	def	she is she has.
Shetland Islands	alt
	head	Shetland
	or	Shetland
	syl	Shet+land Is+lands
	pron	<1Setl*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shetland	0.
	or	Shetland Islands
	syl	Shet+land
	pron	<1Setl*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of about 100 islands (fewer than 20 inhabited), off the N coast of Scotland, which constitute an island authority of Scotland: a Norse dependency from the 8th century until 1472; noted for the breeding of Shetland ponies, knitwear manufacturing, and fishing. Administrative centre: Lerwick. Pop.: 18962 (1976 est.). Area: 1426 sq. km (550 sq. miles). Official name (until 1974): {Zetland}.
Shetland pony	0.
	syl	Shet+land po:ny
	pos	n.
	def	a very small sturdy breed of pony with a long shaggy mane and tail.
Shetland sheepdog	0.
	syl	Shet+land sheep+dog
	pos	n.
	def	a small sheepdog similar in ap?!pear?!ance to a collie.
Shetland wool	0.
	syl	Shet+land wool
	pos	n.
	def	a fine loosely twisted wool yarn obtained from Shetland sheep and used esp. for sweaters.
sheugh	ety	dialect variant of {#7sough %2}
sheugh	0.
	syl	sheugh
	pron	<S^x>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a ditch or trough.
Shevat	0.
	syl	She+vat
	pron	Hebrew. <Se1vat>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a variant spelling of {Shebat}.
shews	infl
	head	shew
	syl	shews
	pos	vb.
shewing	infl
	head	shew
	syl	shew+ing
	pos	vb.
shewed shewn	infl
	head	shew
	or	shewed
	syl	shewed; shewn
	pos	vb.
shewed	infl
	head	shew
	or	shewed shewn
	syl	shewed.
	pos	vb.
shew	0.
	syl	shew
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic spelling of {show}.
shewer	sub
	head	shew
	syl	shew+er
	pos	n.
showbread	alt
	head	shewbread
	or	shewbread
	syl	show+bread
	pron	<1S*u2bred>
	pos	n.
shewbread	0.
	or	showbread
	syl	shew+bread
	pron	<1S*u2bred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the loaves of bread placed every Sabbath on the table beside the altar of incense in the tabernacle or temple of ancient Israel (Exodus 25:30; Leviticus 24:5-9).
SHF	infl
	or	shf
	syl	S.H.F.
shf	infl
	head	SHF
	or	SHF
	syl	s.h.f.
SHF	0.
	syl	SHF
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	superhigh frequency.
Shiah	ety	C17: from Arabic sh*_i`ah sect, from sh*_a`a to follow
Shiah	1.
	syl	Shi+ah
	pron	<1SE*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam, now mainly in Persia, which regards Mohammed's cousin Ali and his successors as the true imams.
Shiah	2.
	syl	Shi+ah
	pron	<1SE*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Shiite}.
Shiah	3.
	syl	Shi+ah
	pron	<1SE*>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating or characteristic of this sect or its beliefs and practices.
shiai	ety	Japanese
shiai	0.
	syl	shi:ai
	pron	<1SEI>
	pos	n.
	def	a judo contest.
shibboleth	ety	C14: from Hebrew, literally: ear of grain; the word is used in the Old Testament by the Gileadites as a test word for the Ephraimites, who could not pronounce the sound sh 
shibboleth	0.
	syl	shib+bo+leth
	pron	<1Sib*2leT>
	pos	n.
	def	a custom, phrase, or use of language that distinguishes members of a particular social class, profession, etc., from other people.
shicker	0.
	syl	shick+er
	pron	<1Sik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	alcoholic drink; liquor.
shickered	0.
	syl	shick+ered
	pron	<1Sik*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	drunk; intoxicated.
shied	0.
	syl	shied
	pron	<SId>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {shy}.
shield	ety	Old English scield; related to Old Norse skj*"oldr, Gothic skildus, Old High German scilt shield, Old English sciell #7shell 
shield	1.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	any protection used to intercept blows, missiles, etc., such as a tough piece of armour carried on the arm.
shield	2.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar protective device.
shield	3.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {scutch?!eon, escutcheon}. a pointed stylized shield used for displaying armorial bearings.
shield	4.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a shield in shape, such as a prize in a sports competition.
shield	5.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the protective outer covering of an animal, such as the shell of a turtle.
shield	6.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a structure of concrete, lead, etc., placed around a nuclear reactor or other source of radiation in order to prevent the escape of radiation.
shield	7.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad stable plateau of ancient Precambrian rocks forming the rigid nucleus of a particular continent. See {Baltic Shield, Canadian Shield}.
shield	8.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {dress shield}.
shield	9.
	syl	shield
	pron	<SEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect, hide, or conceal (something) from danger or harm.
shielder	sub
	head	shield
	syl	shield+er
	pos	n.
shieldlike	sub
	head	shield
	syl	shield+2like
	pos	adj.
shield bug	0.
	syl	shield bug
	pos	n.
	def	any shield-shaped herbivorous heteropterous insect of the superfamily esp. any of the family Also called: {stink bug}.
shield-fern	0.
	syl	shield-fern
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate woodland fern of the genus having shield-shaped flaps covering the spore-producing bodies.
Shield of David	0.
	syl	Shield of Da:vid
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Star of David}.
shieling	ety	C16: from earlier shiel, from Middle English shale hut, of unknown origin
shieling	1.
	syl	shiel+ing
	pron	<1SEliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a temporary shelter used by people tending cattle on high ground.
shieling	2.
	syl	shiel+ing
	pron	<1SEliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a hut in the hills or in a remote spot.
shieling	3.
	syl	shiel+ing
	pron	<1SEliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	pasture land for the grazing of cattle in summer.
shier	H1.0.
	syl	shi+er
	pron	<1SI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a comparative of {shy} %1.
shyer	alt
	head	shier
	or	shier
	syl	shy+er
	pron	<1SI*>
	pos	n.
shier	H2.0.
	or	shyer
	syl	shi+er
	pron	<1SI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse that shies habitually.
shiest	0.
	syl	shi+est
	pron	<1SIist>
	pos	adj.
	def	a superlative of {shy} %1.
shift	ety	Old English sciftan; related to Old Norse skipta to divide, Middle Low German schiften, to separate
shift	1.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move from one place or position to another.
shift	2.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change for another or others.
shift	3.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (gear) in a motor vehicle.
shift	4.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sound or set of sounds
	def	to alter in a systematic way.
shift	5.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to provide for one's needs (esp. in the phrase {shift for oneself}) . $D. to proceed by indirect or evasive methods.
shift	6.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove or be removed, esp. with difficulty.
	exam	1	no detergent can shift these stains.
shift	7.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to move quickly.
shift	8.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shifting.
shift	9.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of workers who work for a specific period.
shift	10.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time worked by such a group.
shift	11.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	an expedient, contrivance, or artifice.
shift	12.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	the displacement of rocks, esp. layers or seams in mining, at a geological fault.
shift	13.
	syl	shift
	pron	<Sift>
	pos	n.
	def	an underskirt or dress with little shaping.
shifter	sub
	head	shift
	syl	shift+er
	pos	n.
shiftingly	sub
	head	shift
	syl	shift+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shiftingness	sub
	head	shift
	syl	shift+ing+ness
	pos	n.
shifting cultivation	0.
	syl	shift+ing cul+ti+va+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a land-use system, esp. in tropical Africa, in which a tract of land is cleared and the land cultivated until its fertility diminishes, when the area is abandoned until this is restored naturally.
shifting spanner	0.
	syl	shift+ing span+ner
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an adjustable spanner. Also called: {shifter}.
shift key	0.
	syl	shift key
	pos	n.
	def	a key on a typewriter used to adjust the action of the machine so that it types capital letters.
shiftless	0.
	syl	shift+less
	pron	<1Siftlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in ambition or initiative.
shiftlessly	sub
	head	shiftless
	syl	shift+less+ly
	pos	adv.
shiftlessness	sub
	head	shiftless
	syl	shift+less+ness
	pos	n.
shiftier	infl
	head	shifty
	syl	shift:i+er
	pos	adj.
shiftiest	infl
	head	shifty
	syl	shift:i+est.
	pos	adj.
shifty	1.
	syl	shift:y
	pron	<1Sifti>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to evasions; artful.
shifty	2.
	syl	shift:y
	pron	<1Sifti>
	pos	adj.
	def	furtive in character or appearance.
shifty	3.
	syl	shift:y
	pron	<1Sifti>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of expedients; resourceful.
shiftily	sub
	head	shifty
	syl	shift:i+ly
	pos	adv.
shiftiness	sub
	head	shifty
	syl	shift:i+ness
	pos	n.
shigella	ety	C20: named after K. Shiga (1870-1957), Japanese bac?!te?!ri?!olo?!gist, who discovered it
shigella	0.
	syl	shi+gel+la
	pron	<Si1gel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rod-shaped Gram-negative bacterium of the genus some species of which cause dysentery.
Shihkiachwang	alt
	head	Shihchiachuang
	or	Shihchiachuang
	syl	Shih+kia+chwang
	pron	<2SECja:1Cw@G>
	pos	n.
Shihchiachuang	0.
	or	Shihkiachwang
	syl	Shih+chia+chuang
	pron	<2SECja:1Cw@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, capital of Hopeh province: textile manufacturing. Pop.: 800000 (1970 est.).
shih-tzu	ety	from Chinese, literally: lion
shih-tzu	0.
	syl	shih-tzu
	pron	<SE1tsu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese breed of small dog similar to a Pekingese.
Shiism	0.
	syl	Shi+ism
	pron	<1SEiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	the beliefs and practices of Shiah.
Shiah	alt
	head	Shiite
	or	Shiite
	syl	Shi+ah
Shiite	1.
	or	Shiah
	syl	Shi+ite
	pron	<1SEIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	an adherent of Shiah.
Shiite	2.
	or	Shiah
	syl	Shi+ite
	pron	<1SEIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Islam.
	def	of or relating to Shiah.
Shiitic	sub
	head	Shiite
	syl	Shi+it+ic
	pron	<SE1itik>
	pos	adj.
shikar	ety	C17: via Urdu from Persian
shikar	1.
	syl	shi+kar
	pron	<Si1ka:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	hunting, esp. big-game hunting.
shikars	infl
	head	shikar
	syl	shi+kars
	pos	vb.
shikarring	infl
	head	shikar
	syl	shi+kar+ring
	pos	vb.
shikarred	infl
	head	shikar
	syl	shi+karred.
	pos	vb.
shikar	2.
	syl	shi+kar
	pron	<Si1ka:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in India
	def	to hunt (game, esp. big game).
shikaree	alt
	head	shikari
	or	shikari
	syl	shi+ka+ree
	pron	<Si1ka:ri>
	pos	n.
shikaris	infl
	head	shikari
	or	shikarees
	syl	shi+ka+ris
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shikarees	infl
	head	shikari
	or	shikaris
	syl	shi+ka+rees.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shikari	0.
	or	shikaree
	syl	shi+ka+ri
	pron	<Si1ka:ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a hunter.
Shikoku	0.
	syl	Shi+ko+ku
	pron	<1SEk*u2ku:>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest of the four main islands of Japan, separated from Honshu by the Inland Sea: mostly forested and mountainous. Pop.: 3904014 (1970). Area: 17759 sq. km (6857 sq. miles).
shiksa	ety	Yiddish shikse, feminine of sheygets non-Jewish youth, from Hebrew sheqes defect
shiksa	1.
	syl	shik+sa
	pron	<1Siks*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Often derogatory. used by Jews
	def	a non-Jewish girl.
shiksa	2.
	syl	shik+sa
	pron	<1Siks*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Often derogatory. used by Jews
	def	a Jewish girl who fails to live up to traditional Jewish standards.
shillelagh	ety	C18: from Shillelagh, town in County Wicklow, Ireland, whose trees formerly furnished the wood for such cudgels
shillala	alt
	head	shillelagh
	or	shillelagh
	syl	shil+la+la
	pron	<S*1lAl*>, <-li>
	pos	n.
shillelagh	0.
	or	shillala
	syl	shil+le:lagh
	pron	<S*1lAl*>, <-li>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Ireland
	def	a stout club or cudgel, esp. one made of oak or blackthorn.
shilling	ety	Old English scilling; related to Old Norse skillingr, Gothic skilliggs, Old High German skilling 
shilling	1.
	syl	shil+ling
	pron	<1SiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a British silver or (later) cupronickel coin worth one twentieth of a pound, replaced by the 5p piece in 1970. Abbrev.: {s., sh}.
shilling	2.
	syl	shil+ling
	pron	<1SiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Kenya, Uganda, the Somali Republic, and Tanzania: divided into 100 cents.
shilling	3.
	syl	shil+ling
	pron	<1SiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an old monetary unit of the U.S. varying in value in different states.
shilling mark	0.
	syl	shil+ling mark
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {solidus} (sense 1)}.
Shillong	0.
	syl	Shil+long
	pron	<Si1loG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, capital of the states of Assam and Meghalaya and of the Union Territory of Arunachal Pradesh: situated on the {Shillong Plateau} at an altitude of 1520 m (4987 ft.); destroyed by earthquake in 1897 and rebuilt. Pop.: 87659 (1971).
lies	infl
	head	shillyshally
	syl	:lies
	pos	vb.
lying	infl
	head	shillyshally
	syl	:ly+ing
	pos	vb.
lied	infl
	head	shillyshally
	syl	:lied.
	pos	vb.
shillyshally	1.
	syl	shil:ly+shal:ly
	pron	<1Sili2S@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be indecisive, esp. over unimportant matters; hesitate.
shillyshally	2.
	syl	shil:ly+shal:ly
	pron	<1Sili2S@li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in an indecisive manner.
shillyshally	3.
	syl	shil:ly+shal:ly
	pron	<1Sili2S@li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	indecisive or hesitant.
lies	infl
	head	shillyshally
	syl	:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shillyshally	4.
	syl	shil:ly+shal:ly
	pron	<1Sili2S@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	indecision or hesitation; vacillation.
shillyshallier	sub
	head	shillyshally
	syl	shil:ly+2shal:li+er
	pos	n.
Shiloh	0.
	syl	Shi+loh
	pron	<1SIl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central ancient Palestine, in Canaan on the E slope of Mount Ephraim: keeping place of the tabernacle and the ark; destroyed by the Philistines.
shily	0.
	syl	shi+ly
	pron	<1SIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	a less common spelling of {shyly}.
shim	ety	C18: of unknown origin
shim	1.
	syl	shim
	pron	<Sim>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin packing strip or washer often used with a number of similar washers or strips to adjust a clearance for gears, etc.
shims	infl
	head	shim
	syl	shims
	pos	vb.
shimming	infl
	head	shim
	syl	shim+ming
	pos	vb.
shimmed	infl
	head	shim
	syl	shimmed.
	pos	vb.
shim	2.
	syl	shim
	pron	<Sim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to modify a load or clearance on (a gear, etc.) by use of shims.
shimmer	ety	Old English scimerian; related to Middle Low German sch*_emeren to grow dark, Old Norse skimi brightness
shimmer	1.
	syl	shim+mer
	pron	<1Sim*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shine with a glistening or tremulous light.
shimmer	2.
	syl	shim+mer
	pron	<1Sim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint, glistening, or tremulous light.
shimmeringly	sub
	head	shimmer
	syl	shim+mer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shimmery	sub
	head	shimmer
	syl	shim+mer:y
	pos	adj.
shimmy	ety	C19: changed from #7chemise, mistakenly assumed to be plural
shimmies	infl
	head	shimmy
	syl	shim+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shimmy	1.
	syl	shim+my
	pron	<1Simi>
	pos	n.
	def	an American ragtime dance with much shaking of the hips and shoulders.
shimmy	2.
	syl	shim+my
	pron	<1Simi>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal wobbling motion in a motor vehicle, esp. in the front wheels or steering.
shimmy	3.
	syl	shim+my
	pron	<1Simi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {chemise}.
shimmies	infl
	head	shimmy
	syl	shim+mies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shimmying	infl
	head	shimmy
	syl	shim+my+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shimmied	infl
	head	shimmy
	syl	shim+mied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shimmy	4.
	syl	shim+my
	pron	<1Simi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance the shimmy.
shimmy	5.
	syl	shim+my
	pron	<1Simi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to vibrate or wobble.
Shimonoseki	0.
	syl	Shi+mo+no+se:ki
	pron	<2Sim*n*u1seki>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on SW Honshu: scene of the peace treaty (1895) ending the Sino-Japanese War; a heavy industrial centre. Pop.: 266233 (1974 est.).
shin	ety	Old English scinu; related to Old High German scina needle, Norwegian dialect skina small disc
shin	H1.1.
	syl	shin
	pron	<Sin>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the lower leg.
shin	H1.2.
	syl	shin
	pron	<Sin>
	pos	n.
	def	the front edge of the tibia.
shin	H1.3.
	syl	shin
	pron	<Sin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a cut of beef, the lower foreleg.
shins	infl
	head	shin
	syl	shins
	pos	vb.
shinning	infl
	head	shin
	syl	shin+ning
	pos	vb.
shinned	infl
	head	shin
	syl	shinned.
	pos	vb.
shin	H1.4.
	syl	shin
	pron	<Sin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to climb (a pole, tree, etc.) by gripping with the hands or arms and the legs and hauling oneself up.
shin	H1.5.
	syl	shin
	pron	<Sin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kick (a person) in the shins.
shin	ety	from Hebrew sh*_in, literally: tooth
shin	H2.0.
	syl	shin
	pron	<Sin>
	pos	n.
	def	the 22nd letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800768) , transliterated as
Shinar	0.
	syl	Shi+nar
	pron	<1SIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the southern part of the valley of the Tigris and Euphrates, often identified with Sumer; Babylonia.
shinbone	0.
	syl	shin+bone
	pron	<1Sin2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for { {tibia} (sense 1)}.
shindig	ety	C19: variant of #7shinty 
shindy	alt
	head	shindig
	or	shindig
	syl	shin+dy
	pron	<1Sindi>
	pos	n.
shindigs	infl
	head	shindig
	or	shindies
	syl	shin+digs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shindies	infl
	head	shindig
	or	shindigs
	syl	shin+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shindig	1.
	or	shindy
	syl	shin+dig
	pron	<1Sin2dig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a noisy party, dance, etc.
shindig	2.
	or	shindy
	syl	shin+dig
	pron	<1Sin2dig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a quarrel or commotion.
shine	ety	Old English sc*_inan; related to Old Norse sk*_ina, Gothic skeinan, Old High German sc*_inan to shine, Greek skia shadow
shines	infl
	head	shine
	syl	shines
	pos	vb.
shining	infl
	head	shine
	syl	shin+ing
	pos	vb.
shone	infl
	head	shine
	syl	shone.
	pos	vb.
shine	1.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit light.
shine	2.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to glow or be bright with reflected light.
shine	3.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct the light of (a lamp, etc.).
	exam	1	he shone the torch in my eyes.
shined	infl
	head	shine
	syl	shined
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shine	4.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause to gleam by polishing.
	exam	1	to shine shoes.
shine	5.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be conspicu?!ously competent; excel.
	exam	1	she shines at tennis.
shine	6.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear clearly; be conspicuous.
	exam	1	the truth shone out of his words.
shine	7.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of shining; sheen; lustre.
come rain or shine	8.
	head	shine
	syl	come rain or shine.
	def	whatever the weather.
shine	9.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {moonshine} (whisky).
shine	10.
	syl	shine
	pron	<SIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a liking or fancy (esp. in the phrase {take a shine to}) .
shiner	1.
	syl	shin+er
	pron	<1SIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that shines, such as a polishing device.
shiner	2.
	syl	shin+er
	pron	<1SIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small North American freshwater cyprinid fishes of the genus and related genera, such as ({common shiner}) and ({golden shiner}) .
shiner	3.
	syl	shin+er
	pron	<1SIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for the {mackerel}.
shiner	4.
	syl	shin+er
	pron	<1SIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a black eye.
shingle	ety	C12 scingle, from Late Latin scindula a split piece of wood, from Latin scindere to split
shingle	H1.1.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rectangular tile, esp. one made of wood, that is laid with others in overlapping rows to cover a roof or a wall.
shingle	H1.2.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's short-cropped hair style.
shingle	H1.3.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a small signboard or name plate fixed outside the office of a doctor, lawyer, etc.
a shingle short	4.
	head	shingle
	syl	a shingle short.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	unintelligent or mentally subnormal.
shingle	H1.5.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a roof or a wall) with shingles.
shingle	H1.6.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (the hair) in a short-cropped style.
shingler	sub
	head	shingle
	syl	shin+gler
	pos	n.
shingle	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian singl pebbles, Frisian singel gravel
shingle	H2.1.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	coarse gravel, esp. the pebbles found on beaches.
shingle	H2.2.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or area strewn with shingle.
shingly	sub
	head	shingle
	syl	shin+gly
	pos	adj.
shingle	ety	C17: from Old French dialect chingler to whip, from chingle belt, from Latin cingula girdle; see #7cingulum 
shingle	H3.0.
	syl	shin+gle
	pron	<1SiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to hammer or squeeze the slag out of (iron) after puddling in the production of wrought iron.
shingles	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin cingulum girdle, rendering Greek z*_on*_e #7zone 
shingles	0.
	syl	shin+gles
	pron	<1SiGgLz>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute viral disease affecting the ganglia of certain nerves, characterized by inflammation, pain, and skin eruptions along the course of the affected nerve. Technical names: {herpes zoster, zoster}.
shinkin	ety	Welsh, from the surname Jenkin, of Dutch origin
shinkin	0.
	syl	shin+kin
	pron	<1SiGkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a worthless person.
shinleaves	infl
	head	shinleaf
	syl	shin+leaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shinleaf	0.
	syl	shin+leaf
	pron	<1Sin2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for { {wintergreen} (sense 3)}.
shinplaster	0.
	syl	shin+plas+ter
	pron	<1Sin2pla:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	a promissory note on brittle paper, issued by an individual.
Shinto	ety	C18: from Japanese: the way of the gods, from Chinese sh*^en gods+ tao way &- #!Shin+to+ism n. &- #!Shin+to+ist n., adj.
Shinto	0.
	syl	Shin+to
	pron	<1Sint*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the indigenous religion of Japan, polytheistic in character and incorporating the worship of a number of ethnic divinities, from the chief of which the emperor is believed to be descended.
shinty	ety	C17: probably from the cry shin ye in the game
shinny	alt
	head	shinty
	or	shinty
	syl	shin+ny
	pron	<1Sini>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
shinties	infl
	head	shinty
	syl	shin+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shinty	1.
	or	shinny
	syl	shin+ty
	pron	<1Sinti>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple form of hockey played with a ball and sticks curved at the lower end.
shinty	2.
	or	shinny
	syl	shin+ty
	pron	<1Sinti>
	pos	n.
	def	the stick used in this game.
shinties	infl
	head	shinty
	or	shinnies
	syl	shin+ties
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shintying	infl
	head	shinty
	or	shinnying
	syl	shin+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shintied	infl
	head	shinty
	or	shinnied
	syl	shin+tied
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shinnies	infl
	head	shinty
	or	shinties
	syl	shin+nies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
shinnying	infl
	head	shinty
	or	shintying
	syl	shin+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
shinnied	infl
	head	shinty
	or	shintied
	syl	shin+nied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
shinty	3.
	or	shinny
	syl	shin+ty
	pron	<1Sinti>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play shinty.
shinier	infl
	head	shiny
	syl	shin:i+er
	pos	adj.
shiniest	infl
	head	shiny
	syl	shin:i+est.
	pos	adj.
shiny	1.
	syl	shin:y
	pron	<1SIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	glossy or polished; bright.
shiny	2.
	syl	shin:y
	pron	<1SIni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes or material
	def	worn to a smooth and glossy state, as by continual rubbing.
shininess	sub
	head	shiny
	syl	shin:i+ness
	pos	n.
ship	ety	Old English scip; related to Old Norse skip, Old High German skif ship, scipf*_i cup
ship	1.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel propelled by engines or sails for navigating on the water, esp. a large vessel that cannot be carried aboard another, as distinguished from a boat.
ship	2.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large sailing vessel with three or more square-rigged masts.
ship	3.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the crew of a ship.
ship	4.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {airship} or {spaceship}.
ship	5.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any vehicle or conveyance.
when one's ship comes in	6.
	head	ship
	or	shome
	syl	when one's ship comes in
	def	when one has become successful or wealthy.
ships	infl
	head	ship
	syl	ships
	pos	vb.
shipping	infl
	head	ship
	syl	ship+ping
	pos	vb.
shipped	infl
	head	ship
	syl	shipped.
	pos	vb.
ship	7.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place, transport, or travel on any conveyance, esp. aboard a ship.
	exam	1	ship the microscopes by aeroplane;
	exam	2	can we ship tomorrow??
ship	8.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to take (water) over the side.
ship	9.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or go aboard a vessel.
	exam	1	to ship oars.
ship	10.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to send away, often in order to be rid of.
	exam	1	they shipped the children off to boarding school.
ship	11.
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage to serve aboard a ship.
	exam	1	I shipped aboard a Liverpool liner.
ship	xref
	syl	ship
	pron	<Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {ship out}.
shippable	sub
	head	ship
	syl	ship+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
-ship	ety	Old English -scipe; compare #7shape 
-ship	0.
	syl	-ship
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ship	1.
	syl	-ship
	def	indicating state or condition.
	exam	1	fellowship.
-ship	2.
	syl	-ship
	def	indicating rank, office, or position.
	exam	1	lordship.
-ship	3.
	syl	-ship
	def	indicating craft or skill.
	exam	1	horsemanship;
	exam	2	workmanship;
	exam	3	scholarship.
shipboard	1.
	syl	ship+board
	pron	<1Sip2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	taking place, used, or intended for use aboard a ship.
	exam	1	a shipboard encounter.
on shipboard	2.
	head	shipboard
	syl	on shipboard.
	def	on board a ship.
shipbuilder	0.
	syl	ship+build:er
	pron	<1Sip2bild*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or business engaged in the building of ships.
shipbuilding	sub
	head	shipbuilder
	syl	ship+2build:ing
	pos	n.
ship chandler	0.
	syl	ship chan+dler
	pos	n.
	def	a person or business dealing in supplies for ships.
ship chandlery	sub
	head	ship chandler
	syl	ship chan+dler:y
	pos	n.
Shipka Pass	0.
	syl	Ship+ka Pass
	pron	<1Sipk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the Balkan Mountains in central Bulgaria: scene of fierce fighting in the Russo-Turkish War (1877-78). Height: 1334 m (4376 ft.).
shipload	0.
	syl	ship+load
	pron	<1Sip2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity carried by a ship.
shipman	alt
	head	shipmaster
	or	shipmaster
	syl	ship+man
	pron	<1Sipm*n>
	pos	n.
shipmasters	infl
	head	shipmaster
	or	shipmen
	syl	ship+mas:ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shipmen	infl
	head	shipmaster
	or	shipmasters
	syl	ship+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shipmaster	0.
	or	shipman
	syl	ship+mas:ter
	pron	<1Sip2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the master or captain of a ship.
shipmate	0.
	syl	ship+mate
	pron	<1Sip2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailor who serves on the same ship as another.
shipment	1.a.
	syl	ship+ment
	pron	<1Sipm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	goods shipped together as part of the same lot.
	exam	1	a shipment of grain.
shipment	1.b.
	syl	ship+ment
	pron	<1Sipm*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shipment schedule.
shipment	2.
	syl	ship+ment
	pron	<1Sipm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of shipping cargo.
ship money	0.
	syl	ship mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a tax levied to finance the fitting out of warships: abolished 1640.
ship of the line	0.
	syl	ship of the line
	pos	n.
	usage	Nautical. formerly
	def	a warship large enough to fight in the first line of battle.
ship out	0.
	syl	ship out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to depart or cause to depart by ship.
	exam	1	we shipped out at dawn;
	exam	2	they shipped out the new recruits.
shipowner	0.
	syl	ship+own:er
	pron	<1Sip2*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or has shares in a ship or ships.
shipper	0.
	syl	ship+per
	pron	<1Sip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or company in the business of shipping freight.
shipping	1.a.
	syl	ship+ping
	pron	<1SipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of transporting freight, esp. by ship.
shipping	1.b.
	syl	ship+ping
	pron	<1SipiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shipping magnate;
	exam	2	shipping office.
shipping	2.a.
	syl	ship+ping
	pron	<1SipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	ships collectively.
	exam	1	there is a lot of shipping in the Channel.
shipping	2.b.
	syl	ship+ping
	pron	<1SipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the tonnage of a number of ships.
	exam	1	shipping for this year exceeded that of last.
shipping clerk	0.
	syl	ship+ping clerk
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed by a company to receive, unpack, pack, and send shipments of goods.
shipping ton	0.
	syl	ship+ping ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {ton} %1 (sense 5)}.
ship-rigged	0.
	syl	ship-rigged
	pos	adj.
	def	rigged as a full-rigged ship.
ship's biscuit	0.
	syl	ship's bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hardtack}.
ship's boy	0.
	syl	ship's boy
	pos	n.
	def	a young man or boy employed to attend the needs of passengers or officers aboard ship.
shipshape	1.
	syl	ship+shape
	pron	<1Sip2SAp>
	pos	adj.
	def	neat; orderly. {~}
shipshape	2.
	syl	ship+shape
	pron	<1Sip2SAp>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a neat and orderly manner.
ship's papers	0.
	syl	ship's pa+pers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the documents that are required by law to be carried by a ship for the purpose of ascertaining details of her ownership, nationality, destination, and cargo or to prove her neutrality.
shipway	1.
	syl	ship+way
	pron	<1Sip2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure on which a vessel is built, then launched.
shipway	2.
	syl	ship+way
	pron	<1Sip2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a canal used by ships.
shipworm	0.
	syl	ship+worm
	pron	<1Sip2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any wormlike marine bivalve mollusc of the genus and related genera and family They bore into wooden piers, ships, etc., by means of drill-like shell valves. See also {piddock}.
shipwreck	ety	Old English scipwr@ac, from #7ship+ wr@ac something driven by the sea; see #7wrack 
shipwreck	1.
	syl	ship+wreck
	pron	<1Sip2rek>
	pos	n.
	def	the partial or total destruction of a ship at sea.
shipwreck	2.
	syl	ship+wreck
	pron	<1Sip2rek>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrecked ship or part of such a ship.
shipwreck	3.
	syl	ship+wreck
	pron	<1Sip2rek>
	pos	n.
	def	ruin or destruction.
	exam	1	the shipwreck of all my hopes.
shipwreck	4.
	syl	ship+wreck
	pron	<1Sip2rek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wreck or destroy (a ship).
shipwreck	5.
	syl	ship+wreck
	pron	<1Sip2rek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to ruin or destruction.
shipwright	0.
	syl	ship+wright
	pron	<1Sip2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an artisan skilled in one or more of the tasks required to build vessels.
shipyard	0.
	syl	ship+yard
	pron	<1Sip2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or facility for the building, maintenance, and repair of ships.
shiralee	ety	C19: of unknown origin
shiralee	0.
	syl	shi+ra+lee
	pron	<2Sir*1lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a swag; swagman's bundle.
Shiraz	0.
	syl	Shi+raz
	pron	<Si*1ra:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Iran, at an altitude of 1585 m (5200 ft.): an important Muslim cultural centre in the 14th century; university (1948); noted for fine carpets. Pop.: 373000 (1973 est.).
shire	ety	Old English sc*_ir office; related to Old High German sc*_ira business
shire	H1.1.a.
	syl	shire
	pron	<SI*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the British counties.
shire	H1.1.b.
	syl	shire
	pron	<SI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	Yorkshire.
shire	H1.2.
	syl	shire
	pron	<SI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Australia
	def	a rural district having its own local council.
shire	H1.3.
	syl	shire
	pron	<SI*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {shire horse}.
the Shires	4.
	head	shire
	syl	the Shires.
	def	the Midland counties of England, esp. Northamptonshire and Leicester?!shire, famous for hunting, etc.
shire	ety	from Old English sc*_ir clear
shire	H2.0.
	syl	shire
	pron	<SI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Ulster dialect.
	def	to refresh or rest.
	exam	1	let me get my head shired.
Shir'e	0.
	syl	Shi+r*'e
	pron	<1Si*rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E central Africa, flowing from Lake Malawi through Malawi and Mozambique to the Zambezi. Length: 596 km (370 miles).
Shir'e Highlands	0.
	syl	Shi+r*'e High+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an upland area of S Malawi. Average height: 900 m (3000 ft.).
shire horse	0.
	syl	shire horse
	pos	n.
	def	a large heavy breed of carthorse with long hair on the fetlocks. Often shortened to {shire}.
shirk	ety	C17: probably from German Schurke rogue; see #7shark %2
shirk	1.
	syl	shirk
	pron	<SR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to avoid discharging (work, a duty, etc.); evade.
shirk	2.
	syl	shirk
	pron	<SR:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who shirks.
shirr	ety	C19: of unknown origin
shirr	1.
	syl	shirr
	pron	<SR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather (fabric) into two or more parallel rows to decorate a dress, blouse, etc., often using elastic thread.
shirr	2.
	syl	shirr
	pron	<SR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bake (eggs) out of their shells.
shirr	3.
	syl	shirr
	pron	<SR:>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a series of gathered rows decorating a dress, blouse, etc.
shirt	ety	Old English scyrte; related to Old English sceort #7short, Old Norse skyrta skirt, Middle High German schurz apron
shirt	1.
	syl	shirt
	pron	<SR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment worn on the upper part of the body, esp. by men, usually of light material and typically having a collar and sleeves and buttoning up the front.
shirt	2.
	syl	shirt
	pron	<SR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {nightshirt} or {undershirt}.
keep your shirt on	3.
	head	shirt
	syl	keep your shirt on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to refrain from losing one's temper (often used as an exhortation to another).
put	4.
	head	shirt
	or	lose one's shirt on
	syl	put
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bet or lose all one has on (a horse, etc.).
shirting	0.
	syl	shirt+ing
	pron	<1SR:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric used in making men's shirts.
shirtsleeve	1.
	syl	shirt+sleeve
	pron	<1SR:t2slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the sleeve of a shirt.
in one's shirtsleeves	2.
	head	shirtsleeve
	syl	in one's shirtsleeves.
	def	not wearing a jacket.
shirt-tail	0.
	syl	shirt-tail
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of a shirt that extends below the waist.
shirtwaist	alt
	head	shirtwaister
	or	shirtwaister
	syl	shirt+waist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
shirtwaister	0.
	or	shirtwaist
	syl	shirt+waist:er
	pron	<1SR:t2wAst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's dress with a tailored bodice resembling a shirt.
shirty	ety	C19: perhaps based on such phrases as to get someone's shirt out to annoy someone
shirtier	infl
	head	shirty
	syl	shirt:i+er
	pos	adj.
shirtiest	infl
	head	shirty
	syl	shirt:i+est.
	pos	adj.
shirty	0.
	syl	shirt:y
	pron	<1SR:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	bad-tempered or annoyed.
shish kebab	ety	from Turkish *,si*,s kebab, from *,si*,s skewer; see #7kebab 
shish kebab	0.
	syl	shish ke+bab
	pron	<1SES> <k*1b@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the full term for {kebab}.
shit	ety	Old English scite (unattested) dung, sc*_itan to defecate, of Germanic origin; related to Old English sc*_eadan to separate, Old Norse sk*_ita to defecate, Middle Dutch schitte excrement
shits	infl
	head	shit
	syl	shits
	pos	vb.
shitting shitted	infl
	head	shit
	or	shit
	syl	shit+ting; shit+ted
	pos	vb.
shit	infl
	or	shitting shitted
	syl	shit.
	pos	vb.
shit	1.
	syl	shit
	pron	<Sit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to defecate.
shit	2.
	syl	shit
	pron	<Sit>
	pos	n.
	def	faeces; excrement.
shit	3.
	syl	shit
	pron	<Sit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	rubbish; nonsense.
shit	4.
	syl	shit
	pron	<Sit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	cannabis resin.
in the shit	5.
	head	shit
	syl	in the shit.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in trouble.
shit	6.
	syl	shit
	pron	<Sit>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation expressing anger, disgust, etc.
shitty	sub
	head	shit
	syl	shit+ty
	pos	adj.
shithead	1.
	syl	shit+head
	pron	<1Sit2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a fool; idiot: used as a term of abuse.
shithead	2.
	syl	shit+head
	pron	<1Sit2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a habitual smoker of marijuana or hashish.
shittah	ety	C17: from Hebrew shitt*_ah; related to Egyptian sout acacia
shittim	infl
	head	shittah
	or	shittahs
	syl	shit+tim
	pron	<1Sitim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shittahs	infl
	head	shittah
	or	shittim
	syl	shit+tahs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shittah	0.
	syl	shit+tah
	pron	<1Sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tree mentioned in the Old Testament, thought to be either of two Asian acacias, or having close-grained yellow-brown wood.
Shittim	0.
	syl	Shit+tim
	pron	<1Sitim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the site to the east of the Jordan and northeast of the Dead Sea where the Israelites encamped before crossing the Jordan (Numbers 25:1-9).
shittim wood	ety	C14: from Hebrew shitt*_im, plural of #7shittah 
shittim wood	0.
	syl	shit+tim wood
	pron	<1Sitim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a kind of wood, probably acacia, from which the Ark of the Covenant and parts of the tabernacle were made.
shiv	ety	perhaps from Romany chiv blade
shiv	0.
	syl	shiv
	pron	<Siv>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {knife}.
Shiva	0.
	syl	Shi:va
	pron	<1SEv*>, <1Siv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Siva}.
Shivaism	sub
	head	Shiva
	syl	Shi+va+ism
	pos	n.
Shivaist	sub
	head	Shiva
	syl	Shi+va+ist
	pos	n.
shivaree	0.
	syl	shiv:a+ree
	pron	<2Siv*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {charivari}.
shive	ety	C13: from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German sch*_ive; see #7sheave 
shive	1.
	syl	shive
	pron	<SIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat cork or bung for wide-mouthed bottles.
shive	2.
	syl	shive
	pron	<SIv>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {slice}.
shiver	ety	C13@T chiveren,@T perhaps@T variant @T of@T chevelen@T to@T chatter@T (used of teeth), from Old English ceafl #7jowl 
shiver	H1.1.
	syl	shiv+er
	pron	<1Siv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shake or tremble, as from cold or fear.
shiver	H1.2.a.
	syl	shiv+er
	pron	<1Siv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sail
	def	to luff; flap or shake.
shiver	H1.2.b.
	syl	shiv+er
	pron	<1Siv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	to sail close enough to the wind to make the sails luff.
shiver	H1.3.
	syl	shiv+er
	pron	<1Siv*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of shivering; a tremulous motion.
the shivers	4.
	head	shiver
	syl	the shivers.
	def	an attack of shivering, esp. through fear or illness.
shiverer	sub
	head	shiver
	syl	shiv+er+er
	pos	n.
shiveringly	sub
	head	shiver
	syl	shiv+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shiver	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German scivaro, Middle Dutch scheveren to shiver, Old Norse sk*_ifa to split
shiver	H2.1.
	syl	shiv+er
	pron	<1Siv*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break into fragments.
shiver	H2.2.
	syl	shiv+er
	pron	<1Siv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a splintered piece.
shivery	H1.1.
	syl	shiv+er:y
	pron	<1Siv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to shiver or tremble.
shivery	H1.2.
	syl	shiv+er:y
	pron	<1Siv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing shivering, esp. through cold or fear.
shivery	H2.0.
	syl	shiv+er:y
	pron	<1Siv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	easily shattered; brittle.
Shizuoka	0.
	syl	Shi+zu:o+ka
	pron	<2SEzu:1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on S Honshu: a centre for green tea; university (1949). Pop.: 443851 (1974 est.).
Shkoder	0.
	syl	Shko+d*"er
	pron	Albanian <1Skod*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in NW Albania, on {Lake Shkod*"er}: an Illyrian capital in the first millennium #7b.c. Pop.: 55300 (1970 est.). Italian name: {Scutari}.
Shluh	1.
	or	Shluhs
	syl	Shluh
	pron	<S*1lu:>, <Slu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a Berber people inhabiting the Atlas Mountains in Morocco and Algeria.
Shluh	2.
	syl	Shluh
	pron	<S*1lu:>, <Slu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Berber spoken by this people.
SHM	0.
	syl	S.H.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	simple harmonic motion.
Shoa	0.
	syl	Sho:a
	pron	<1S*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of central Ethiopia: high plateau country, with the Great Rift Valley in the east and southeast. Capital: Addis Ababa. Pop.: 5209700 (1971 est.). Area: 65483 sq. km (25283 sq. miles).
shoal	ety	Old English sceald #7shallow 
shoal	H1.1.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of shallow water.
shoal	H1.2.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a sandbank or rocky area in a stretch of water, esp. one that is visible at low water.
shoal	H1.3.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become shallow.
shoal	H1.4.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to sail into shallower water.
shoal	H1.5.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	a less common word for {shallow}.
shoal	H1.6.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; Nautical. of the draught of a vessel
	def	drawing little water.
shoaliness	sub
	head	shoal
	syl	shoal:i+ness
	pos	n.
shoal	ety	Old English scolu; related to Middle Low German, Middle Dutch sch*_ole {#7school %2}
shoal	H2.1.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of fish.
shoal	H2.2.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of people or things.
shoal	H2.3.
	syl	shoal
	pron	<S*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collect together in such a group.
shoat	ety	C15: related to West Flemish schote 
shote	alt
	head	shoat
	or	shoat
	syl	shote
	pron	<S*ut>
	pos	n.
shoat	0.
	or	shote
	syl	shoat
	pron	<S*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a piglet that has recently been weaned.
shock	ety	C16: from Old French choc, from choquier to make violent contact with, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German schoc 
shock	H1.1.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to experience or cause to experience extreme horror, disgust, surprise, etc..
	exam	1	the atrocities shocked us;
	exam	2	she shocks easily.
shock	H1.2.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause a state of shock in (a person).
shock	H1.3.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or cause to come into violent contact; jar.
shock	H1.4.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden and violent jarring blow or impact.
shock	H1.5.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes a sudden and violent disturbance in the emotions.
	exam	1	the shock of her father's death made her ill.
shock	H1.6.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a state of bodily collapse or near collapse caused by circulatory failure or sudden lowering of the blood pressure, as from severe bleeding, burns, fright, etc. See also {anaphylactic shock}.
shock	H1.7.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	See {electric shock}.
shockable	sub
	head	shock
	syl	shock+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shockability	sub
	head	shock
	syl	shock+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
shock	ety	C14: probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schok shock of corn, group of sixty
shock	H2.1.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of sheaves set on end in a field to dry.
shock	H2.2.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a pile or stack of unthreshed corn.
shock	H2.3.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set up (sheaves) in shocks.
shock	ety	C19: perhaps from #7shock %2
shock	H3.1.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick bushy mass, esp. of hair.
shock	H3.2.
	syl	shock
	pron	<Sok>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	bushy; shaggy.
shock absorber	0.
	syl	shock ab+sorb+er
	pos	n.
	def	any device designed to absorb mechanical shock, esp. one fitted to a motor vehicle to damp the recoil of the road springs.
shocker	1.
	syl	shock+er
	pron	<1Sok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that shocks or horrifies.
shocker	2.
	syl	shock+er
	pron	<1Sok*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sensational novel, film, or play.
shockheaded	0.
	syl	shock+head:ed
	pron	<1Sok2hedid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a head of bushy or tousled hair.
shocking	1.
	syl	shock+ing
	pron	<1SokiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing shock, horror, or disgust.
shocking pink	2.
	head	shocking
	syl	shocking pink.
	def	a vivid or garish shade of pink.
shocking	3.
	syl	shock+ing
	pron	<1SokiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very bad or terrible.
	exam	1	shocking weather.
shockingly	sub
	head	shocking
	syl	shock+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shockingness	sub
	head	shocking
	syl	shock+ing+ness
	pos	n.
shockproof	0.
	syl	shock+proof
	pron	<1Sok2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of absorbing shock without damage.
	exam	1	a shockproof watch.
shockstall	0.
	syl	shock+stall
	pron	<1Sok2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the strain put on an aircraft when its speed is close to that of sound: caused by air resistance.
shock treatment	alt
	head	shock therapy
	or	shock therapy
	syl	shock treat+ment
	pos	n.
shock therapy	0.
	or	shock treatment
	syl	shock ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of certain psychotic conditions by injecting drugs or by passing an electric current through the brain ({electroconvulsive therapy}) to produce convulsions and coma.
shock troops	0.
	syl	shock troops
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	soldiers specially trained and equipped to carry out an assault.
shock tube	0.
	syl	shock tube
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus in which a gas is heated to very high temperatures by means of a shock wave, usually for spectroscopic investigation of the natures and reactions of the resulting radicals and excited molecules.
shock wave	0.
	syl	shock wave
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow region of high pressure and temperature travelling through a gas at high velocity, caused by supersonic flow of a body through the gas or by a detonation. See also {sonic boom, shock tube}.
shod	0.
	syl	shod
	pron	<Sod>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {shoe}.
shoddy	ety	C19: of unknown origin
shoddier	infl
	head	shoddy
	syl	shod+di+er
	pos	adj.
shoddiest	infl
	head	shoddy
	syl	shod+di+est.
	pos	adj.
shoddy	1.
	syl	shod+dy
	pron	<1Sodi>
	pos	adj.
	def	imitating something of better quality.
shoddy	2.
	syl	shod+dy
	pron	<1Sodi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of poor quality; trashy.
shoddy	3.
	syl	shod+dy
	pron	<1Sodi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of shoddy material.
shoddy	4.
	syl	shod+dy
	pron	<1Sodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a yarn or fabric made from wool waste or clippings.
shoddy	5.
	syl	shod+dy
	pron	<1Sodi>
	pos	n.
	def	anything of inferior quality that is designed to simulate superior quality.
shoddily	sub
	head	shoddy
	syl	shod+di+ly
	pos	adv.
shoddiness	sub
	head	shoddy
	syl	shod+di+ness
	pos	n.
shoe	ety	Old English sc*_oh; related to Old Norse sk*_or, Gothic sk*_ohs, Old High German scuoh 
shoe	1.a.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a matching pair of coverings shaped to fit the foot, esp. one ending below the ankle, having an upper of leather, plastic, etc., on a sole and heel of heavier leather, rubber, or synthetic material.
shoe	1.b.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	shoe cleaner.
shoe	2.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a shoe in shape, function, position, etc., such as a horseshoe.
shoe	3.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of metal or wood on the bottom of the runner of a sledge.
shoe	4.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in baccarat, etc.
	def	a boxlike device for holding several packs of cards and allowing the cards to be dispensed singly.
shoe	5.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a base for the supports of a superstructure of a bridge, roof, etc.
shoe	6.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal collector attached to an electric train that slides along the third rail and picks up power for the motor.
shoe	7.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {brake shoe, pile shoe}.
be in (a person's) shoes	8.
	head	shoe
	syl	be in (a person's) shoes.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be in another person's situation.
shoes	infl
	head	shoe
	syl	shoes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shoeing	infl
	head	shoe
	syl	shoe+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shod	infl
	head	shoe
	syl	shod.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shoe	9.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with shoes.
shoe	10.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (a horse) with horseshoes.
shoe	11.
	syl	shoe
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a hard cover, such as a metal plate, for protection against friction or bruising.
shoebill	0.
	syl	shoe+bill
	pron	<1Su:2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a large wading bird, of tropical E African swamps, having a dark plumage, a large head, and a large broad bill: family order
shoeblack	0.
	syl	shoe+black
	pron	<1Su:2bl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {bootblack}.
shoehorn	0.
	syl	shoe+horn
	pron	<1Su:2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth curved implement of horn, metal, plastic, etc., inserted at the heel of a shoe to ease the foot into it.
shoelace	0.
	syl	shoe+lace
	pron	<1Su:2lAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord or lace for fastening shoes.
shoe leather	1.
	syl	shoe leath+er
	pos	n.
	def	leather used to make shoes.
save shoe leather	2.
	head	shoe leather
	syl	save shoe leather.
	def	to avoid wearing out shoes, as by taking a bus rather than walking.
shoemaker	0.
	syl	shoe+mak:er
	pron	<1Su:2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or repairs shoes or boots.
shoemaking	sub
	head	shoemaker
	syl	shoe+2mak:ing
	pos	n.
shoer	0.
	syl	sho+er
	pron	<1Su:*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who shoes horses.
shoeshine	1.
	syl	shoe+shine
	pron	<1Su:2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of polishing a pair of shoes.
shoeshine	2.
	syl	shoe+shine
	pron	<1Su:2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the appearance or shiny surface of polished shoes.
shoestring	1.
	syl	shoe+string
	pron	<1Su:2striG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {shoelace}.
shoestring	2.a.
	syl	shoe+string
	pron	<1Su:2striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small or petty amount of money (esp. in the phrase {on a shoestring) }.
shoestring	2.b.
	syl	shoe+string
	pron	<1Su:2striG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shoestring budget.
shoetree	0.
	syl	shoe+tree
	pron	<1Su:2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or metal form inserted into a shoe or boot to stretch it or preserve its shape.
shofar	ety	from Hebrew sh*_oph*_ar ram's horn
shophar	alt
	head	shofar
	or	shofar
	syl	sho+phar
	pron	<1S*ufa:>, Hebrew <Sc1far>
	pos	n.
shofars	infl
	head	shofar
	or	shofroth
	syl	sho+fars
	pron	Hebrew <-1frct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shophars	infl
	head	shofar
	or	shophroth
	syl	sho+phars
	pron	Hebrew <-1frct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shofroth	infl
	head	shofar
	or	shofars
	syl	sho+froth
	pron	Hebrew <-1frct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shophroth	infl
	head	shofar
	or	shophars
	syl	sho+phroth
	pron	Hebrew <-1frct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shofar	0.
	or	shophar
	syl	sho+far
	pron	<1S*ufa:>, Hebrew <Sc1far>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	an ancient type of musical horn, made from a ram's horn, sounded by the ancient Israelites as a warning, summons, etc., and in modern times used in the synagogue on certain occasions.
shogun	ety	C17: from Japanese, from Chinese chiang ch*"un general, from chiang to lead+ ch*"un army
shogun	1.
	syl	sho+gun
	pron	<1S*u2gu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Japanese history.
	usage	from 794 #7a.d.
	def	a chief military commander.
shogun	2.
	syl	sho+gun
	pron	<1S*u2gu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Japanese history.
	usage	from about 1192 to 1867
	def	any of a line of hereditary military dictators who relegated the emperors to a position of purely theoretical supremacy.
shogunal	sub
	head	shogun
	syl	sho+2gun+al
	pos	adj.
shogunate	0.
	syl	sho+gun+ate
	pron	<1S*ugunit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Japanese history.
	def	the office or rule of a shogun.
shoji	ety	from Japanese
shoji	infl
	or	shojis
	syl	sho+ji
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shojis	infl
	head	shoji
	or	shoji
	syl	sho+jis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shoji	1.
	syl	sho+ji
	pron	<1S*uZE>, <-JE>
	pos	n.
	def	a rice-paper screen in a sliding wooden frame, used in Japanese houses as a partition.
shoji	2.
	syl	sho+ji
	pron	<1S*uZE>, <-JE>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar screen.
Sholapur	0.
	syl	Sho+la+pur
	pron	<1S*ul*2pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW India, in S Maharashtra: major textile centre. Pop.: 398361 (1971).
Mikhail Aleksandrovich	infl
	head	Sholokhov
	syl	Mi:kha:il A:le:ksan:dro:vich
	pron	<mi$xa1il> <ali1ksandr*viC>
	pos	n.
Sholokhov	0.
	syl	Sho:lo:khov
	pron	Russian <1Scl*x*f>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1905, Soviet author, noted par?!ticularly for (1934) and (1940), describing the effect of the Revolution and civil war on the life of the Cossacks: Nobel prize for literature 1965.
Shona	infl
	or	Shonas
	syl	Sho+na
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shonas	infl
	head	Shona
	or	Shona
	syl	Sho+nas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shona	1.
	syl	Sho+na
	pron	<1S*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Sotho people of S central Africa, living chiefly in Rhodesia and Mozambique.
Shona	2.
	syl	Sho+na
	pron	<1S*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
shone	0.
	syl	shone
	pron	<Son>, U.S. <S*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {shine}.
shoo	ety	C15: imitative; related to Middle High German sch*_u, French shou, Italian scio 
shoo	1.
	syl	shoo
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	interj.
	def	go away&!: used to drive away unwanted or annoying people, animals, etc.
shoos	infl
	head	shoo
	syl	shoos
	pos	vb.
shooing	infl
	head	shoo
	syl	shoo+ing
	pos	vb.
shooed	infl
	head	shoo
	syl	shooed.
	pos	vb.
shoo	2.
	syl	shoo
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive away by or as if by crying @6shoo.@9
shoo	3.
	syl	shoo
	pron	<Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cry @6shoo.@9
shoofly pie	0.
	syl	shoo+fly pie
	pron	<1Su:2flI>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a dessert similar to treacle tart.
shoogle	ety	from dialectal shog, shug; apparently related to German schaukeln to shake
shoogle	1.
	syl	shoo+gle
	pron	<1SugL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	to shake or rock back and forth.
shoogle	2.
	syl	shoo+gle
	pron	<1SugL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	a rocking motion; shake.
shoogly	sub
	head	shoogle
	syl	shoo+gly
	pos	adj.
shoo-in	0.
	syl	shoo-in
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person or thing that is certain to win or succeed.
shook	ety	C18: of unknown origin
shook	H1.1.
	syl	shook
	pron	<Suk>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of parts ready for assembly, esp. of a barrel.
shook	H1.2.
	syl	shook
	pron	<Suk>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of sheaves piled together on end; shock.
shook	H2.1.
	syl	shook
	pron	<Suk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {shake}.
shook on	2.
	head	shook
	syl	shook on.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	keen on; enthusiastic about.
shool	0.
	syl	shool
	pron	<Su:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect word for {shovel}.
shoon	0.
	syl	shoon
	pron	<Su:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	a plural of {shoe}.
shoot	ety	Old English sce*_otan; related to Old Norse skj*_ota, Old High German skiozan to shoot, Old Slavonic iskydati to throw out
shoots	infl
	head	shoot
	syl	shoots
	pos	vb.
shooting	infl
	head	shoot
	syl	shoot+ing
	pos	vb.
shot	infl
	head	shoot
	syl	shot.
	pos	vb.
shoot	1.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit, wound, damage, or kill with a missile fired from a weapon.
shoot	2.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (a missile or missiles) from a weapon.
shoot	3.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fire (a weapon) or (of a weapon) to be fired.
shoot	4.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send out or be sent out as if from a weapon.
	exam	1	he shot questions at her.
shoot	5.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move very rapidly; dart.
shoot	6.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slide or push into or out of a fastening.
	exam	1	to shoot a bolt.
shoot	7.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emit (a ray of light) or (of a ray of light) to be emitted.
shoot	8.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go or pass quickly over or through.
	exam	1	to shoot rapids.
shoot	9.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt game with a gun for sport.
shoot	10.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass over (an area) in hunting game.
shoot	11.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend or cause to extend; project.
shoot	12.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discharge down or as if down a chute.
shoot	13.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to produce (buds, branches, etc.).
shoot	14.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a seed
	def	to germinate.
shoot	15.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to photograph or record (a sequence, subject, etc.).
shoot	16.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to variegate or streak, as with colour.
shoot	17.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	to hit or propel (the ball, etc.) towards the goal.
shoot	18.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport, chiefly U.S.
	def	to score (points, strokes, etc.).
	exam	1	he shot 72 on the first round.
shoot	19.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plane (a board) to produce a straight edge.
shoot	20.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to detonate.
shoot	21.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the altitude of (a celestial body).
shoot	22.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to inject (someone, esp. oneself) with (a drug, esp. heroin).
shoot	23.a.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to boast or exaggerate.
shoot	23.b.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tell a lie.
shoot	24.a.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to talk indiscreetly.
shoot	24.b.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to boast or exaggerate.
shoot one's bolt	25.
	head	shoot
	syl	shoot one's bolt.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to put in every possible effort. {~}
shoot	26.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of shooting.
shoot	27.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the action or motion of something that is shot.
shoot	28.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the first aerial part of a plant to develop from a germinating seed.
shoot	29.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	any new growth of a plant, such as a bud, young branch, etc.
shoot	30.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a meeting or party organized for hunting game with guns.
shoot	31.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an area or series of coverts and woods where game can be hunted with guns.
shoot	32.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a steep descent in a stream; rapid.
shoot	33.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Geology, mining.
	def	a narrow workable vein of ore.
shoot	34.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the reach of a shot.
the whole shoot	35.
	head	shoot
	syl	the whole shoot.
	qual	Slang.
	def	everything.
shoot	36.
	syl	shoot
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an ex?!cla?!ma?!tion expressing disbelief, scepticism, etc. {~} See also {shoot down, shoot out, shoot through, shoot up}.
shooter	sub
	head	shoot
	syl	shoot+er
	pos	n.
shoot down	1.
	syl	shoot down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shoot callously.
shoot down	2.
	syl	shoot down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to fall to earth by hitting with a missile.
shoot down	3.
	syl	shoot down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat or disprove.
	exam	1	he shot down her argument.
shooting box	0.
	syl	shoot+ing box
	pos	n.
	def	a small country house providing accommodation for a shooting party during the shooting season. Also called: {shooting lodge}.
shooting brake	0.
	syl	shoot+ing brake
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {estate car}.
shooting gallery	0.
	syl	shoot+ing gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	an area, often enclosed, designed for target practice, shooting, etc.
shooting iron	0.
	syl	shoot+ing i:ron
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a firearm, esp. a pistol.
shooting script	0.
	syl	shoot+ing script
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	written instructions indicating to the cameraman the order of shooting.
shooting star	0.
	syl	shoot+ing star
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {meteor}.
shooting stick	0.
	syl	shoot+ing stick
	pos	n.
	def	a device that resembles a walking stick, having a spike at one end and a folding seat at the other.
shoot out	1.
	syl	shoot out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fight to the finish by shooting (esp. in the phrase {shoot it out}) . {~} {shoot-out}.
shoot out	2.
	syl	shoot out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	a conclusive gun fight.
shoot through	0.
	syl	shoot through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to leave; depart.
shoot up	1.
	syl	shoot up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow or become taller very fast.
shoot up	2.
	syl	shoot up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with a number of shots.
shoot up	3.
	syl	shoot up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread terror throughout (a place) by lawless and wanton shooting.
shoot up	4.
	syl	shoot up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to inject (someone, esp. oneself) with (a drug, esp. heroin).
shop	ety	Old English sceoppa stall, booth; related to Old High German scopf shed, Middle Dutch schoppe stall
shop	1.
	syl	shop
	pron	<Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, esp. a small building, for the retail sale of goods and services.
shop	2.
	syl	shop
	pron	<Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a place for the performance of a specified type of work; workshop.
shop	3.a.
	syl	shop
	pron	<Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	in disarray.
	exam	1	his papers were all over the shop.
shop	3.b.
	syl	shop
	pron	<Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	in every direction.
	exam	1	I've searched for it all over the shop.
shut up shop	4.
	head	shop
	syl	shut up shop.
	def	to close business at the end of the day or permanently.
talk shop	5.
	head	shop
	syl	talk shop.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discuss one's business, profession, etc., esp. so as to exclude those not similarly employed.
shops	infl
	head	shop
	syl	shops
	pos	vb.
shopping	infl
	head	shop
	syl	shop+ping
	pos	vb.
shopped	infl
	head	shop
	syl	shopped.
	pos	vb.
shop	6.
	syl	shop
	pron	<Sop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to visit a shop or shops in search of (goods) with the intention of buying them.
shop	7.
	syl	shop
	pron	<Sop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to inform on or betray to the police.
shop around	1.
	syl	shop a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to visit a number of shops or stores to compare goods and prices.
shop around	2.
	syl	shop a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to consider a number of possibilities before making a choice.
shop assistant	0.
	syl	shop as+sis+tant
	pos	n.
	def	a person who serves in a shop.
shop floor	1.
	syl	shop floor
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a factory housing the machines and men directly involved in production.
shop floor	2.a.
	syl	shop floor
	pos	n.
	def	workers, esp. factory workers organized in a union.
shop floor	2.b.
	syl	shop floor
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	shop-floor protest.
shophars	infl
	head	shophar
	or	shophroth
	syl	sho+phars
	pron	Hebrew <-1frct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shophroth	infl
	head	shophar
	or	shophars
	syl	sho+phroth
	pron	Hebrew <-1frct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shophar	0.
	syl	sho+phar
	pron	<1S*ufa:>, Hebrew <Sc1far>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shofar}.
shopkeeper	0.
	syl	shop+keep:er
	pron	<1Sop2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns or manages a shop or small store.
shopkeeping	sub
	head	shopkeeper
	syl	shop+2keep:ing
	pos	n.
shoplifter	0.
	syl	shop+lift:er
	pron	<1Sop2lift*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who steals goods from a shop during shopping hours.
shoplifting	sub
	head	shoplifter
	syl	shop+2lift:ing
	pos	n.
shopper	0.
	syl	shop+per
	pron	<1Sop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who buys goods in a shop.
shopping	1.
	syl	shop+ping
	pron	<1SopiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or collection of articles purchased.
shopping	2.
	syl	shop+ping
	pron	<1SopiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of making purchases.
shopping centre	0.
	syl	shop+ping cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	the area of a town where most of the shops are situated.
shopping precinct	0.
	syl	shop+ping pre+cinct
	pos	n.
	def	a pedestrian area containing shops, restaurants, etc., forming a single architectural unit and usually providing car-parking facilities.
shopsoiled	1.
	syl	shop+soiled
	pron	<1Sop2scild>
	pos	adj.
	def	worn, faded, tarnished, etc., from being displayed in a shop or store. U.S. word: {shopworn}.
shopsoiled	2.
	syl	shop+soiled
	pron	<1Sop2scild>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer new or fresh.
shop steward	0.
	syl	shop stew+ard
	pos	n.
	def	an elected representative of the union workers in a shop, factory, etc.
shoptalk	0.
	syl	shop+talk
	pron	<1Sop2tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	conversation concerning one's work, esp. when carried on outside business hours.
shopwalker	0.
	syl	shop+walk:er
	pron	<1Sop2wc:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person employed by a departmental store to supervise sales personnel, assist cus?!tomers, etc. U.S. equivalent: {floorwalker}.
shopworn	0.
	syl	shop+worn
	pron	<1Sop2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. word for {shopsoiled}.
shoran	ety	C20: sho (rt) ra (nge) n (avigation) 
shoran	0.
	syl	shor+an
	pron	<1Sc:r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-range radar system by which an aircraft, ship, etc., can accurately determine its position by the time taken for a signal to be sent to two radar beacons at known locations and be returned.
shore	ety	C14: probably from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch sch*_ore; compare Old High German scorra cliff; see #7shear 
shore	H1.1.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river. Related adj.: {littoral}.
shore	H1.2.a.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	land, as opposed to water (esp. in the phrase {on shore}) . b.
shore	H1.3.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the tract of coastland lying between the ordinary marks of high and low water.
shore	H1.4.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a country.
	exam	1	his native shores.
shore	H1.5.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move or drag (a boat) onto a shore.
shore	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch sch*_ore; related to Old Norse skortha prop &- #!shor+ing n.
shore	H2.1.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a prop, post, or beam used to support a wall, building, ship in dry dock, etc.
shore	H2.2.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to prop or make safe with or as if with a shore.
shore	H3.0.
	syl	shore
	pron	<Sc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or Austral.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {shear}.
shore bird	0.
	syl	shore bird
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds that live close to water, esp. any bird of the families or (plovers, sandpipers, etc.). Also called (Brit.): {wader}.
shore leave	1.
	syl	shore leave
	pos	n.
	qual	Naval.
	def	permission to go ashore, esp. when granted to an officer. Compare { {liberty} (sense 5)}.
shore leave	2.
	syl	shore leave
	pos	n.
	qual	Naval.
	def	time spent ashore during leave.
shoreless	1.
	syl	shore+less
	pron	<1Sc:lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a shore suitable for landing.
shoreless	2.
	syl	shore+less
	pron	<1Sc:lis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	boundless; vast.
	exam	1	the shoreless wastes.
shoreline	0.
	syl	shore+line
	pron	<1Sc:2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the edge of a body of water.
shore patrol	0.
	syl	shore pa+trol
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a naval unit serving the same function as the military police.
shoreward	1.
	syl	shore+ward
	pron	<1Sc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	near or facing the shore.
shoreward	2.
	syl	shore+ward
	pron	<1Sc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	towards the shore.
shorn	0.
	syl	shorn
	pron	<Sc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {shear}.
short	ety	Old English scort; related to Old Norse skortr a lack, skera to cut, Old High German scurz short
short	1.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of little length; not long.
short	2.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of little height; not tall.
short	3.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of limited duration.
short	4.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	not meeting a requirement; deficient.
	exam	1	the number of places laid at the table was short by four.
short	5.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of or on
	def	lacking (in) or needful (of).
	exam	1	I'm always short of money.
short	6.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	concise; succinct.
short	7.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in the power of retentiveness.
	exam	1	a short memory.
short	8.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	abrupt to the point of rudeness.
	exam	1	the salesgirl was very short with him.
short	9.a.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	not possessing the securities or commodities that have been sold under contract and therefore obliged to make a purchase before the delivery date.
short	9.b.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such sales, which depend on falling prices for profit.
short	10.a.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a vowel of relatively brief temporal duration.
short	10.b.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	classified as short, as distinguished from other vowels. Thus in English ($I) in though of longer duration than (i$:) in is nevertheless regarded as a short vowel.
short	10.c.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in popular usage
	def	denoting the qualities of the five English vowels represented orthographically in the words and
short	11.a.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a vowel that is phonetically short or a syllable containing such a vowel. In classical verse short vowels are followed by one consonant only or sometimes one consonant plus a following or
short	11.b.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vowel or syllable in verse that is not quantitative
	def	not carrying emphasis or accent; unstressed.
short	12.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of pastry
	def	crumbly in texture.
caught	13.
	head	short
	or	taken short
	syl	caught
	def	having a sudden need to urinate or defecate.
short for	14.
	head	short
	syl	short for.
	def	an abbreviation for.
short and sweet	15.
	head	short
	syl	short and sweet.
	def	unexpectedly brief.
in short supply	16.
	head	short
	syl	in short supply.
	def	scarce. {~}
short	17.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	abruptly.
	exam	1	to stop short.
short	18.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	briefly or concisely.
short	19.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	rudely or curtly.
fall short	20.
	head	short
	syl	fall short.
	def	not to reach the required mark or standard.
short	21.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	without possessing the securities or commodities at the time of their contractual sale.
	exam	1	to sell short.
go short	22.
	head	short
	syl	go short.
	def	not to have a sufficient amount, etc.
short of	23.
	head	short
	syl	short of.
	def	except.
	exam	1	nothing short of a miracle can save him now.
short	24.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is short.
short	25.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink consist?!ing of a spirit, often with lime, soda, etc., added, as opposed to a long drink such as beer.
short	26.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics, prosody.
	def	a short vowel or syllable.
short	27.a.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short contract or sale.
short	27.b.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short seller.
short	28.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short film, usually of a factual nature.
short	29.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {short circuit}.
for short	30.
	head	short
	syl	for short.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as an abbreviation.
	exam	1	he is called Jim for short.
short	31.a.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	as a summary.
short	31.b.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	in a few words.
short	32.
	syl	short
	pron	<Sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	See {short-circuit}.
shortness	sub
	head	short
	syl	short+ness
	pos	n.
short account	1.
	syl	short ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	the aggregate of short sales on an open market, esp. a stock market.
short account	2.
	syl	short ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	the account of a stock-market speculator who sells short.
shortage	0.
	syl	short+age
	pron	<1Sc:tiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a deficiency or lack in the amount needed, expected, or due; deficit.
shortbread	0.
	syl	short+bread
	pron	<1Sc:t2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich crumbly biscuit made from dough with a large proportion of butter.
shortcake	1.
	syl	short+cake
	pron	<1Sc:t2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of shortbread made from a rich biscuit dough.
shortcake	2.
	syl	short+cake
	pron	<1Sc:t2kAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert made of layers of short pastry filled with fruit and cream.
short-change	1.
	syl	short-change
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give less than correct change to.
short-change	2.
	syl	short-change
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat or swindle.
short-changer	sub
	head	short-change
	syl	short-1chang:er
	pos	n.
short circuit	1.
	syl	short cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a faulty or accidental connection between two points of different potential in an electric circuit, bypass?!ing the load and establishing a path of low resistance through which an excessive current can flow. It can cause damage to the components if the circuit is not protected by a fuse.
short-circuit	infl
	head	short circuit
	syl	short-cir:cuit.
	pos	vb.
short circuit	2.
	syl	short cir+cuit
	pos	vb.
	def	to develop or cause to develop a short circuit.
short circuit	3.
	syl	short cir+cuit
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bypass (a procedure, etc.).
short circuit	4.
	syl	short cir+cuit
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder or frustrate (plans, etc.).
short circuit	xref
	syl	short cir+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	Sometimes (for senses 1, 2) short?!ened to {short}.
shortcoming	0.
	syl	short+com:ing
	pron	<1Sc:t2k^miG>
	pos	n.
	def	a failing, defect, or deficiency.
short covering	1.
	syl	short cov+er+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the purchase of securities or commodities by a short seller to meet delivery requirements.
short covering	2.
	syl	short cov+er+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the securities or commodities purchased.
short cut	1.
	syl	short cut
	pos	n.
	def	a route that is shorter than the usual one.
short cut	2.
	syl	short cut
	pos	n.
	def	a means of saving time or effort.
short-cut -cut	infl
	head	short cut
	syl	short-cut. -cut
	pos	vb.
short cutting	infl
	head	short cut
	syl	short cut:ting
	pos	vb.
short cut	infl
	syl	short cut.
	pos	vb.
short cut	3.
	syl	short cut
	pos	vb.
	def	to use a short cut.
short-dated	0.
	syl	short-dat:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gilt-edged security
	def	having less than five years to run before redemption. Compare {medium-dated, long-dated}.
short-day	0.
	syl	short-day
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	able to flower only if exposed to short periods of daylight (less than 12 hours), each followed by a long dark period. Compare {long-day}.
short division	0.
	syl	short di+vi+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the division of numbers, usually integers, that can be worked out mentally rather than on paper.
shorten	1.
	syl	short+en
	pron	<1Sc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become short or shorter.
shorten	2.
	syl	short+en
	pron	<1Sc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to reduce the area of (sail).
shorten	3.
	syl	short+en
	pron	<1Sc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (pastry, bread, etc.) short, by adding butter or another fat to the dough.
shorten	4.
	syl	short+en
	pron	<1Sc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Gambling.
	def	to cause (the odds) to lessen or (of odds) to become less.
shortener	sub
	head	shorten
	syl	short+en+er
	pos	n.
shortening	0.
	syl	short+en+ing
	pron	<1Sc:tNiG>
	pos	n.
	def	butter, lard, or other fat, used in a dough, cake mixture, etc., to make the mixture short.
Shorter Catechism	0.
	syl	Short+er Cat+e:chism
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Presbyterian Church.
	def	the more widely used and influential of two catechisms of religious instruction drawn up in 1647.
shortfall	1.
	syl	short+fall
	pron	<1Sc:t2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	failure to meet a goal or a requirement.
shortfall	2.
	syl	short+fall
	pron	<1Sc:t2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of such a failure; deficiency.
shorthand	0.a.
	syl	short+hand
	pron	<1Sc:t2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of rapid handwriting employing simple strokes and other symbols to represent words or phrases.
shorthand	0.b.
	syl	short+hand
	pron	<1Sc:t2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shorthand typist.
short-handed	0.
	syl	short-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking the usual or necessary number of assistants, workers, etc.
short-handedness	sub
	head	short-handed
	syl	short-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
shorthand typist	0.
	syl	short+hand typ+ist
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person skilled in the use of shorthand and in typing. U.S. name: {stenographer}.
shorthorn	0.
	syl	short+horn
	pron	<1Sc:t2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-horned breed of cattle with several regional varieties. Also called: {Durham}.
short hundredweight	0.
	syl	short hun:dred+weight
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {hundredweight} (sense 2)}.
shorty	alt
	head	shortie
	or	shortie
	syl	short:y
	pron	<1Sc:ti>
	pos	n.
shorties	infl
	head	shortie
	syl	short:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shortie	0.a.
	or	shorty
	syl	short:ie
	pron	<1Sc:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing that is extremely short.
shortie	0.b.
	or	shorty
	syl	short:ie
	pron	<1Sc:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shortie nightdress.
short jenny	ety	from Jenny, pet form of Janet 
short jenny	0.
	syl	short jen+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	an in-off into a middle pocket. Compare {long jenny}.
	infl
	head	short list
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
short list	1.
	syl	short list
	pos	n.
	def	a list of suitable applicants for a job, post, etc., from which the successful candidate will be selected. {~} {short-list}.
short list	2.
	syl	short list
	pos	n.
	def	to put (someone) on a short list.
short-lived	0.
	syl	short-lived
	pos	adj.
	def	living or lasting only for a short time.
shortly	1.
	syl	short+ly
	pron	<1Sc:tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a short time; soon.
shortly	2.
	syl	short+ly
	pron	<1Sc:tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a few words; briefly.
shortly	3.
	syl	short+ly
	pron	<1Sc:tli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a curt or rude manner.
short-range	0.
	syl	short-range
	pos	adj.
	def	of small or limited extent in time or distance.
	exam	1	a short-range forecast;
	exam	2	a short-range gun.
shorts	1.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers reaching the top of the thigh, worn by both sexes for sport, relaxing in summer, etc.
shorts	2.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	men's underpants that usually reach mid-thigh. Usual Brit. word: {pants}.
shorts	3.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short-dated gilt-edged securities.
shorts	4.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	short-term bonds.
shorts	5.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	timber cut shorter than standard lengths.
shorts	6.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a livestock feed containing a large proportion of bran and wheat germ.
shorts	7.
	syl	shorts
	pron	<Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	items needed to make up a deficiency.
short shrift	1.
	syl	short shrift
	pos	n.
	def	brief and unsympathetic treatment.
short shrift	2.
	syl	short shrift
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a brief period allowed to a condemned prisoner to make confession.
make short shrift of	3.
	head	short shrift
	syl	make short shrift of.
	def	to dispose of quickly and unsympathetically.
short-sighted	1.
	syl	short-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suffering from myopia.
short-sighted	2.
	syl	short-sight:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking foresight.
	exam	1	a short-sighted plan. ?-
short-sightedness	sub
	head	short-sighted
	syl	short-1sight:ed+ness
	pos	n.
short-spoken	0.
	syl	short-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to be abrupt in speech.
short-staffed	0.
	syl	short-staffed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking an adequate number of staff, assistants, etc.
shortstop	0.a.
	syl	short+stop
	pron	<1Sc:t2stop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	the fielding position to the left of second base viewed from home plate.
shortstop	0.b.
	syl	short+stop
	pron	<1Sc:t2stop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	the player at this position.
short story	0.
	syl	short sto+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a prose narrative of shorter length than the novel, esp. one that concentrates on a single theme.
short subject	0.
	syl	short sub+ject
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a short film, esp. one presented between screenings of a feature film.
short-tempered	0.
	syl	short-tem:pered
	pos	adj.
	def	easily moved to anger; irascible.
short-term	1.
	syl	short-term
	pos	adj.
	def	of, for, or extending over a limited period.
short-term	2.
	syl	short-term
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	extending over or maturing within a short period of time, usually twelve months.
	exam	1	short-term credit.
short-term memory	0.
	syl	short-term mem:o+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	that section of the memory storage system of limited capacity (approximately seven items) that is capable of storing material for a brief period of time. Compare {long-term memory}.
short ton	0.
	syl	short ton
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for { {ton%1} (sense 2)}.
short-waisted	0.
	syl	short-waist:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually short from the shoulders to the waist.
short wave	0.a.
	syl	short wave
	pos	n.
	def	a radio wave with a wavelength in the range 10-100 metres.
short wave	0.b.
	syl	short wave
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a short-wave broadcast.
short-winded	1.
	syl	short-wind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to run out of breath, esp. after exertion.
short-winded	2.
	syl	short-wind:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech or writing
	def	terse or abrupt.
Shoshoni	alt
	head	Shoshone
	or	Shoshone
	syl	Sho+sho+ni
	pron	<S*u1S*uni>
	pos	n.
Shoshones	infl
	head	Shoshone
	or	Shoshonis
	syl	Sho+sho+nes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shoshone	infl
	or	Shoshoni
	syl	Sho+sho+ne
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shoshonis	infl
	head	Shoshone
	or	Shoshones
	syl	Sho+sho+nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shoshoni	infl
	head	Shoshone
	or	Shoshone
	syl	Sho+sho+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Shoshone	1.
	or	Shoshoni
	syl	Sho+sho+ne
	pron	<S*u1S*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of the southwestern U.S., related to the Aztecs.
Shoshone	2.
	or	Shoshoni
	syl	Sho+sho+ne
	pron	<S*u1S*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Uto-Aztecan family.
Shoshonian	alt
	head	Shoshonean
	or	Shoshonean
	syl	Sho+sho+ni:an
	pron	<S*u1S*uni*n>, <2S*uS*1nE*n>
	pos	n.
Shoshonean	0.
	or	Shoshonian
	syl	Sho+sho+ne:an
	pron	<S*u1S*uni*n>, <2S*uS*1nE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a subfamily of North American Indian languages belonging to the Uto-Aztecan family, spoken mainly in the southwestern U.S.
Dmitri Dmitriyevich	infl
	head	Shostakovich
	syl	Dmi:tri Dmi:tri:ye:vich
	pron	<1dmitrij> <1dmitrijiviC>
	pos	n.
Shostakovich	0.
	syl	Shos:ta:ko:vich
	pron	<2Sost*1k*uviC>, Russian <S*sta1kcviC>
	pos	n.
	def	1906-75, Soviet composer, noted esp. for his 15 symphonies and his chamber music.
shot	ety	Old English scot; related to Old Norse skot, Old High German scoz missile; see #7shoot 
shot	H1.1.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of firing a projectile.
shot	H1.2.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a solid missile, such as an iron ball or a lead pellet, discharged from a firearm.
shot	H1.3.a.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	small round pellets of lead collectively, as used in cartridges.
shot	H1.3.b.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	metal in the form of coarse powder or small pellets.
shot	H1.4.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance that a dis?!charged projectile travels or is capable of travelling.
shot	H1.5.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shoots, esp. with regard to his ability.
	exam	1	he is a good shot.
shot	H1.6.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an attempt; effort.
shot	H1.7.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a guess or conjecture.
shot	H1.8.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	any act of throwing or hitting something, as in certain sports.
shot	H1.9.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the launching of a rocket, missile, etc., esp. to a specified destination.
	exam	1	a moon shot.
shot	H1.10.a.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a single photograph.
	exam	1	I took 16 shots of the wedding.
shot	H1.10.b.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of frames on cine film concerned with a single event.
shot	H1.10.c.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of film taken by a single camera without breaks, used with others to build up a full motion picture.
shot	H1.11.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an injection, as of a vaccine or narcotic drug.
shot	H1.12.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a glass of alcoholic drink, esp. spirits.
shot	H1.13.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a heavy metal ball used in the shot put.
shot	H1.14.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	an explosive charge used in blasting.
shot	H1.15.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	globules of metal occurring in the body of a casting that are harder than the rest of the casting.
shot	H1.16.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of chain length equal to 75 feet (Brit.) or 90 feet (U.S.).
call the shots	17.
	head	shot
	syl	call the shots.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to have control over an organization, course of action, etc.
shot	H1.18.a.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	to attempt.
shot	H1.18.b.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to jibe at or vex.
like a shot	19.
	head	shot
	syl	like a shot.
	def	very quickly, esp. willingly.
shot in the arm	20.
	head	shot
	syl	shot in the arm.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything that regenerates, increases confidence or efficiency, etc..
	exam	1	his arrival was a shot in the arm for the company.
shot in the dark	21.
	head	shot
	syl	shot in the dark.
	def	a wild guess.
that's the shot	22.
	head	shot
	syl	that's the shot.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	that is the right thing to do.
shots	infl
	head	shot
	syl	shots
	pos	vb.
shotting	infl
	head	shot
	syl	shot+ting
	pos	vb.
shotted	infl
	head	shot
	syl	shot+ted.
	pos	vb.
shot	H1.23.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weight or load with shot.
shot	H2.1.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {shoot}.
shot	H2.2.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of textiles
	def	woven to give a changing colour effect.
shot	H2.3.
	syl	shot
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	adj.
	def	streaked with colour.
shot-blasting	0.
	syl	shot-blast:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the cleaning of metal, etc., by a stream of shot.
shote	0.
	syl	shote
	pron	<S*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shoat}.
shotgun	1.a.
	syl	shot+gun
	pron	<1Sot2g^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoulder firearm with unrifled bore designed for the discharge of small shot at short range and used mainly for hunting small game.
shotgun	1.b.
	syl	shot+gun
	pron	<1Sot2g^n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	shotgun fire.
shotgun	2.
	syl	shot+gun
	pron	<1Sot2g^n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	involving coercion or duress.
	exam	1	a shotgun merger.
shotgun	3.
	syl	shot+gun
	pron	<1Sot2g^n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	involving or relying on speculative suggestions, etc..
	exam	1	a shotgun therapy.
shotguns	infl
	head	shotgun
	syl	shot+guns
	pos	vb.
shotgunning	infl
	head	shotgun
	syl	shot+gun+ning
	pos	vb.
shotgunned	infl
	head	shotgun
	syl	shot+gunned.
	pos	vb.
shotgun	4.
	syl	shot+gun
	pron	<1Sot2g^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to shoot or threaten with or as if with a shotgun.
shotgun wedding	0.
	syl	shot+gun wed+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a wedding into which one or both partners are coerced, usually because the woman is pregnant.
shot hole	0.
	syl	shot hole
	pos	n.
	def	a drilled hole into which explosive is put for blasting.
shot noiseffect	alt
	head	shot noise
	or	shot noise
	syl	shot noisef+fect
	pos	n.
shot noise	0.
	or	shot noiseffect
	syl	shot noise
	pos	n.
	def	the inherent electronic noise arising in the anode circuit of a valve as a result of the random motion of the electrons emitted by the heated cathode. Also called: {Schottky noise}.
shot put	1.
	syl	shot put
	pos	n.
	def	an athletic event in which contestants hurl or put a heavy metal ball or shot as far as possible.
shot put	2.
	syl	shot put
	pos	n.
	def	a single put of the shot.
shot-putter	sub
	head	shot put
	syl	shot-2put:ter
	pos	n.
shott	ety	C19: via French chott from Arabic shatt 
chott	alt
	head	shott
	or	shott
	syl	chott
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
shott	1.
	or	chott
	syl	shott
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow temporary salt lake or marsh in the North African desert.
shott	2.
	or	chott
	syl	shott
	pron	<Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the hollow in which it lies.
shotten	1.
	syl	shot+ten
	pron	<1SotN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fish, esp. herring
	def	having recently spawned.
shotten	2.
	syl	shot+ten
	pron	<1SotN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	worthless or undesirable.
shot tower	0.
	syl	shot tow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a building formerly used in the production of shot, in which molten lead was graded and dropped into water, thus cooling it and forming the shot.
should	ety	Old English sceold; see #7shall #e Usage. Should has, as its most common meaning in modern English, the sense ought as in I should go to the graduation, but I don't see how I can. However, the older sense of the subjunctive of shall is often used with I or we to indicate a more polite form than would: I should like to go, but I can't. In much speech and writing, should has been replaced by would in contexts of this kind, but it remains in conditional subjunctives: should (never would) I go, I should (or would) wear my black dress.
should	0.
	syl	should
	pron	<Sud>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past of {shall}: used as an auxiliary verb to indicate that an action is considered by the speaker to be obligatory or to form the subjunctive mood with or
shoulder	ety	Old English sculdor; related to Old High German sculterra 
shoulder	1.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the vertebrate body where the arm or a corresponding forelimb joins the trunk: the pectoral girdle and associated structures.
shoulder	2.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint at the junction of the forelimb with the pectoral girdle.
shoulder	3.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of meat including the upper part of the foreleg.
shoulder	4.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the flat surface of a piece of type from which the face rises.
shoulder	5.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tanning.
	def	the portion of a hide covering the shoulders and neck of the animal, usually including the cheeks.
shoulder	6.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment that covers the shoulder.
shoulder	7.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a shoulder in shape or position.
shoulder	8.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the strip of unpaved land that borders a road.
shoulder	9.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	the portion of the characteristic curve of a photographic material indicating the maximum density that can be produced on the material.
shoulder	10.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	the part of a ring where the shank joins the setting.
shoulder	11.a.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	to treat in a cold manner; snub.
shoulder	11.b.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	to ignore or shun.
put one's shoulder to the wheel	12.
	head	shoulder
	syl	put one's shoulder to the wheel.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to work very hard.
rub shoulders with	13.
	head	shoulder
	syl	rub shoulders with.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to associate with.
shoulder	14.a.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	side by side or close together.
shoulder	14.b.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	in a corporate effort.
shoulder	15.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bear or carry (a burden, responsibility, etc.) as if on one's shoulders.
shoulder	16.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to push (something) with or as if with the shoulder.
shoulder	17.
	syl	shoul+der
	pron	<1S*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift or carry on the shoulders.
shoulder arms	18.
	head	shoulder
	syl	shoulder arms.
	qual	Military.
	def	to bring the rifle vertically close to the right side with the muzzle uppermost and held at the trigger guard.
shoulder blade	0.
	syl	shoul+der blade
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {scapula}.
shoulder pad	0.
	syl	shoul+der pad
	pos	n.
	def	a small pad inserted to raise or give shape to the shoulder of a garment.
shoulder patch	0.
	syl	shoul+der patch
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	an emblem worn high on the arm as an insignia. Also called: {shoulder flash}.
shoulder strap	0.
	syl	shoul+der strap
	pos	n.
	def	a strap over one or both of the shoulders, as to hold up a garment or to support a bag, etc.
shouldn't	0.
	syl	should:n't
	pron	<1SudNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	should not.
shouldest	alt
	head	shouldst
	or	shouldst
	syl	should+est
	pron	<1Sudist>
	pos	vb.
shouldst	0.
	or	shouldest
	syl	shouldst
	pron	<Sudst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a form of the past tense of {shall}.
shouse	ety	C20: shortening of shithouse 
	infl
	head	shouse
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
shouse	1.
	syl	shouse
	pron	<Saus>
	pos	n.
	def	a toilet; lavatory. {~}
shouse	2.
	syl	shouse
	pron	<Saus>
	pos	n.
	def	unwell or in poor spirits.
shout	ety	C14: probably from Old Norse sk*_uta taunt; related to Old Norse skj*_ota to #7shoot 
shout	1.
	syl	shout
	pron	<Saut>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud cry, esp. to convey emotion or a command.
shout	2.
	syl	shout
	pron	<Saut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, Brit. or Austral.
	def	a round, esp. of drinks.
shout	3.
	syl	shout
	pron	<Saut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in a loud cry; yell.
shout	4.
	syl	shout
	pron	<Saut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a loud noise.
shout	5.
	syl	shout
	pron	<Saut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to treat (someone) to (something), esp. a round of drinks.
shouter	sub
	head	shout
	syl	shout+er
	pos	n.
shout down	0.
	syl	shout down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drown, overwhelm, or silence by shouting or talking loudly.
shove	ety	Old English sc*_ufan; related to Old Norse sk*_ufa to push, Gothic afskiuban to push away, Old High German skioban to shove
shove	1.
	syl	shove
	pron	<S^v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a thrust or push to (a person or thing).
shove	2.
	syl	shove
	pron	<S^v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a violent push to; jostle.
shove	3.
	syl	shove
	pron	<S^v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to put (something) somewhere, esp. hurriedly or carelessly.
	exam	1	shove it in the bin.
shove	4.
	syl	shove
	pron	<S^v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to instil (knowledge, etc.) into a person, esp. by repetition (esp. in the phrase {shove (some?!thing) down someone's throat}) .
shove	5.
	syl	shove
	pron	<S^v>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shoving. {~} See also {shove off}.
shover	sub
	head	shove
	syl	shov+er
	pos	n.
shove-halfpenny	0.
	syl	shove-half:pen+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a game in which players try to propel old halfpennies or polished discs with the hand into lined sections of a wooden board.
shovel	ety	Old English scofl; related to Old High German sc*_ufla shovel, Dutch schoffel hoe; see #7shove  &- #!shov+el+ler or U.S. #!shov+el+er n.
shovel	1.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for lifting or scooping loose material, such as earth, coal, etc., consisting of a curved blade or a scoop attached to a handle.
shovel	2.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	n.
	def	any machine or part resembling a shovel in action.
shovel	3.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shovelful}. the amount that can be contained in a shovel.
shovel	4.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {shovel hat}.
shovels	infl
	head	shovel
	or	shovels
	syl	shov+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
shovelling	infl
	head	shovel
	or	shoveling
	syl	shov+el+ling
	pos	vb.
shovelled	infl
	head	shovel
	or	shoveled
	syl	shov+elled
	pos	vb.
shoveling	infl
	head	shovel
	or	shovelling
	syl	shov+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
shoveled	infl
	head	shovel
	or	shovelled
	syl	shov+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
shovel	5.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lift (earth, etc.) with a shovel.
shovel	6.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear or dig (a path) with or as if with a shovel.
shovel	7.
	syl	shov+el
	pron	<1S^vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather, load, or unload in a hurried or careless way.
	exam	1	he shovelled the food into his mouth and rushed away.
shoveler	0.
	syl	shov+el+er
	pron	<1S^v*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a duck, (or of ponds and marshes, having a spoon-shaped bill, a blue patch on each wing, and in the male a green head, white breast, and reddish-brown body.
shovel hat	0.
	syl	shov+el hat
	pos	n.
	def	a black felt hat worn by some clergymen, with a brim rolled up to resemble a shovel in shape.
shovelhead	0.
	syl	shov:el+head
	pron	<1S^vL2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a common shark, of the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, having a shovel-shaped head: family (hammerheads).
shovelnose	0.
	syl	shov:el+nose
	pron	<1S^vL2n*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	an American freshwater sturgeon, having a broad shovel-like snout.
shove off	1.
	syl	shove off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often imperative
	def	to move from the shore in a boat.
shove off	2.
	syl	shove off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often imperative
	def	to go away; depart.
show	ety	Old English sc*_eawian; related to Old High German scouw*_on to look, Old Norse *"orsk*_ar careful, Greek thuoskoos seer
shows	infl
	head	show
	syl	shows
	pos	vb.
showing	infl
	head	show
	syl	show+ing
	pos	vb.
showed shown	infl
	head	show
	or	showed
	syl	showed; shown
	pos	vb.
showed	infl
	head	show
	or	showed shown
	syl	showed.
	pos	vb.
show	1.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, be, or become visible or noticeable.
	exam	1	to show one's dislike.
show	2.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present to view; exhibit.
	exam	1	he showed me a picture.
show	3.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or explain; prove.
	exam	1	to show that the earth moves round the sun.
show	4.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhibit or present (oneself or itself) in a specific character.
	exam	1	to show oneself to be trust?!worthy.
show	5.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by how and an infinitive
	def	to instruct by demonstration.
	exam	1	show me how to swim.
show	6.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or register.
	exam	1	a barometer shows changes in the weather.
show	7.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant or bestow.
	exam	1	to show favour to someone.
show	8.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear.
	exam	1	to show to advantage.
show	9.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exhibit, display, or offer (goods, etc.) for sale.
	exam	1	three artists were showing at the gallery.
show	10.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allege, as in a legal document.
	exam	1	to show cause.
show	11.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to present (a play, film, etc.) or (of a play, etc.) to be presented, as at a theatre or cinema.
show	12.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide or escort.
	exam	1	please show me to my room.
show in	13.
	head	show
	or	shout
	syl	show in
	def	to conduct a person into or out of a room or building by opening the door for him.
show	14.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to win a place in a horse race, etc.
show	15.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a performance of riding and handling (a horse) to display its best points.
show	16.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to put in an appearance; arrive. {~}
show	17.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	a display or exhibition.
show	18.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	a public spectacle.
show	19.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	an ostentatious or pretentious display.
show	20.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	a theatrical or other entertainment.
show	21.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	a trace or indication.
show	22.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obstetrics.
	def	a discharge of blood at the onset of labour.
show	23.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a chance; opportunity (esp. in the phrase {give someone a show}) .
show	24.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sporting event consisting of contests in which riders perform different exercises to show their skill and their horses' ability and breeding.
show	25.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a thing or affair (esp. in the phrases {good show, bad show}, etc.).
for show	26.
	head	show
	syl	for show.
	def	in order to attract attention.
run the show	27.
	head	show
	syl	run the show.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take charge of or manage an affair, business, etc.
steal the show	28.
	head	show
	syl	steal the show.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to draw the most attention or admiration.
show	29.a.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a stage act, etc.
	def	to receive so much applause as to interrupt the performance.
show	29.b.
	syl	show
	pron	<S*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be received with great enthusiasm. {~} See also {show off, show up}.
show bill	0.
	syl	show bill
	pos	n.
	def	a poster advertising a play or show. Also called: {show card}.
showboat	0.
	syl	show+boat
	pron	<1S*u2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a paddle-wheel river steamer with a theatre and a repertory company.
showbread	0.
	syl	show+bread
	pron	<1S*u2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {shewbread}.
show business	0.
	syl	show busi+ness
	pos	n.
	def	the entertainment industry, including theatres, films, television, and radio. Informal term: {show biz}.
showcase	1.
	syl	show+case
	pron	<1S*u2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass case used to display objects in a museum or shop.
showcase	2.
	syl	show+case
	pron	<1S*u2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a setting in which anything may be displayed to best advantage.
showcase	3.
	syl	show+case
	pron	<1S*u2kAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to exhibit or display.
show copy	0.
	syl	show cop:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a positive print of a film for use at an important presentation such as a premiere.
showd	ety	from Old English sc*_udan to shake
showd	1.
	syl	showd
	pron	<Saud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northeast Scot. dialect.
	def	to rock (a baby in one's arms or in a pram).
showd	2.
	syl	showd
	pron	<Saud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeast Scot. dialect.
	def	a rocking motion.
showdown	1.
	syl	show+down
	pron	<1S*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an action that brings matters to a head or acts as a conclusion or point of decision.
showdown	2.
	syl	show+down
	pron	<1S*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poker.
	def	the exposing of the cards in the player's hands on the table at the end of the game.
shower	ety	Old English sc*_ur; related to Old Norse sk*_ur, Old High German sk*_ur shower, Latin caurus north-west wind
shower	H1.1.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief period of rain, hail, sleet, or snow.
shower	H1.2.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden abundant fall or downpour, as of tears, sparks, or light.
shower	H1.3.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rush; outpouring.
	exam	1	a shower of praise.
shower	H1.4.a.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of bath in which a person stands upright and is sprayed with water from a nozzle.
shower	H1.4.b.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the room, booth, etc., containing such a bath. Full name: {shower bath}.
shower	H1.5.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a deroga?!tory term applied to a person or group, esp. to a group considered as being slack, untidy, etc.
shower	H1.6.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party held to honour and present gifts to a person, as to a prospective bride.
shower	H1.7.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of particles formed by the collision of a cosmic-ray particle with a particle in the atmosphere.
shower	H1.8.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle or spray with or as if with a shower.
	exam	1	shower the powder into the milk.
shower	H1.9.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often with it as subject
	def	to fall or cause to fall in the form of a shower.
shower	H1.10.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (gifts, etc.) in abundance or present (a person) with (gifts, etc.).
	exam	1	they showered gifts on him.
shower	H1.11.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1Sau*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take a shower.
showery	sub
	head	shower
	syl	show+er:y
	pos	adj.
shower	H2.0.
	syl	show+er
	pron	<1S*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that shows.
showerproof	0.
	syl	show:er+proof
	pron	<1Sau*2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment, etc.
	def	resistant to or partly impervious to rain.
showerproofing	sub
	head	showerproof
	syl	show:er+2proof:ing
	pos	n.
showgirl	0.
	syl	show+girl
	pron	<1S*u2gR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl who appears in variety shows, nightclub acts, etc., esp. as a singer or dancer.
showing	1.
	syl	show+ing
	pron	<1S*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a presentation, exhibition, or display.
showing	2.
	syl	show+ing
	pron	<1S*uiG>
	pos	n.
	def	manner of presentation; performance.
showjumping	0.
	syl	show+jump:ing
	pron	<1S*u2J^mpiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the riding of horses in competitions to demonstrate skill in jumping over or between various obstacles.
show-jumper	sub
	head	showjumping
	syl	show-2jump:er
	pos	n.
showmen	infl
	head	showman
	syl	show+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
showman	1.
	syl	show+man
	pron	<1S*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presents or produces a theatrical show, etc.
showman	2.
	syl	show+man
	pron	<1S*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled at present?!ing anything in an effective manner.
showmanship	sub
	head	showman
	syl	show+man+ship
	pos	n.
shown	0.
	syl	shown
	pron	<S*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {show}.
show off	1.
	syl	show off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhibit or display so as to invite admiration.
show off	2.
	syl	show off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave in such a manner as to make an impression.
show-off	infl
	head	show off
	syl	show-off.
	pos	n.
show off	3.
	syl	show off
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who makes a vain display of himself.
show of hands	0.
	syl	show of hands
	pos	n.
	def	the raising of hands to indicate voting for or against a proposition.
showpiece	1.
	syl	show+piece
	pron	<1S*u2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	anything displayed or exhibited.
showpiece	2.
	syl	show+piece
	pron	<1S*u2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	anything prized as a very fine example of its type.
showplace	0.
	syl	show+place
	pron	<1S*u2plAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a place exhibited or visited for its beauty, historic interest, etc.
showroom	0.
	syl	show+room
	pron	<1S*u2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which goods, such as cars, are on display.
show stopper	0.
	syl	show stop+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stage act, etc., that receives so much applause as to interrupt the performance.
show trial	0.
	syl	show tri+al
	pos	n.
	def	a trial conducted primarily to make a particular impression on the public or on other nations, esp. one that demonstrates the power of the state over the individual.
show up	1.
	syl	show up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reveal or be revealed clearly.
show up	2.
	syl	show up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose or reveal the faults or defects of by comparison.
show up	3.
	syl	show up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to put to shame; embarrass.
	exam	1	he showed me up in front of my friends.
show up	4.
	syl	show up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to appear or arrive.
showier	infl
	head	showy
	syl	show:i+er
	pos	adj.
showiest	infl
	head	showy
	syl	show:i+est.
	pos	adj.
showy	1.
	syl	show:y
	pron	<1S*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	gaudy, flashy, or ostentatious.
showy	2.
	syl	show:y
	pron	<1S*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a brilliant or imposing display.
showily	sub
	head	showy
	syl	show:i+ly
	pos	adv.
showiness	sub
	head	showy
	syl	show:i+ness
	pos	n.
shpt	0.
	syl	shpt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	shipment.
shr	0.
	syl	shr.
	qual	Stock exchange. abbrev. for
	def	share.
shrank	0.
	syl	shrank
	pron	<Sr@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {shrink}.
shrapnel	ety	C19: named after H. Shrapnel (1761-1842), English army officer, who invented it
shrapnel	1.a.
	syl	shrap+nel
	pron	<1Sr@pnL>
	pos	n.
	def	a projectile containing a number of small pellets or bullets exploded before impact.
shrapnel	1.b.
	syl	shrap+nel
	pron	<1Sr@pnL>
	pos	n.
	def	such projectiles collectively.
shrapnel	2.
	syl	shrap+nel
	pron	<1Sr@pnL>
	pos	n.
	def	fragments from this or any other type of shell.
shred	ety	Old English scread; related to Old Norse skrj*_othr torn-up book, Old High German scr*_ot cut-off piece; see #7scroll, shroud, screed 
shred	1.
	syl	shred
	pron	<Sred>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow strip or fragment torn or cut off.
shred	2.
	syl	shred
	pron	<Sred>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small piece or amount; scrap.
shreds	infl
	head	shred
	syl	shreds
	pos	vb.
shredding	infl
	head	shred
	syl	shred+ding
	pos	vb.
shredded	infl
	head	shred
	or	shred
	syl	shred+ded
	pos	vb.
shred	infl
	or	shredded
	syl	shred.
	pos	vb.
shred	3.
	syl	shred
	pron	<Sred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear or cut into shreds.
shredder	sub
	head	shred
	syl	shred+der
	pos	n.
Shreveport	0.
	syl	Shreve+port
	pron	<1SrEv2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Louisiana, on the Red River: centre of an oil and natural-gas region. Pop.: 184030 (1973 est.).
shrew	ety	Old English scr*_eawa; related to Old High German scrawaz dwarf, Icelandic skr*"oggr old man, Norwegian skrugg dwarf
shrew	1.
	syl	shrew
	pron	<Sru:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shrewmouse}. any small mouse-like long-snouted mammal, such as ({common shrew}) , of the family order (insectivores). See also {water shrew}.
shrew	2.
	syl	shrew
	pron	<Sru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad-tempered or mean-spirited woman.
shrewd	ety	C14: from shrew (obsolete vb.) to curse, from #7shrew 
shrewd	1.
	syl	shrewd
	pron	<Sru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	astute and penetrating, often with regard to business.
shrewd	2.
	syl	shrewd
	pron	<Sru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	artful and crafty.
	exam	1	a shrewd politician.
shrewd	3.a.
	syl	shrewd
	pron	<Sru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	piercing.
	exam	1	a shrewd wind.
shrewd	3.b.
	syl	shrewd
	pron	<Sru:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	spiteful.
shrewdly	sub
	head	shrewd
	syl	shrewd+ly
	pos	adv.
shrewdness	sub
	head	shrewd
	syl	shrewd+ness
	pos	n.
shrewdie	ety	C20: from #7shrewd +-#7ie 
shrewdie	0.
	syl	shrewd:ie
	pron	<1Sru:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a shrewd person.
shrewish	0.
	syl	shrew+ish
	pron	<1Sru:iS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a woman
	def	bad-tempered and nagging.
shrewishly	sub
	head	shrewish
	syl	shrew+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
shrewishness	sub
	head	shrewish
	syl	shrew+ish+ness
	pos	n.
shrew mole	0.
	syl	shrew mole
	pos	n.
	def	any of several moles, such as of E Asia or of E North America, having a long snout and long tail.
shrewmice	infl
	head	shrewmouse
	syl	shrew+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shrewmouse	0.
	syl	shrew+mouse
	pron	<1Sru:2maus>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {shrew}, esp. the common shrew.
Shrewsbury	0.
	syl	Shrews+bur:y
	pron	<1Sr*uzb*ri>, <-bri>, <1Sru:z->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central England, administrative centre of Salop, on the River Severn: strategically situated near the Welsh border; market town. Pop.: 56140 (1971).
shriek	ety	C16: probably from Old Norse skr@akja to #7screech 
shriek	1.
	syl	shriek
	pron	<SrEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill and piercing cry.
shriek	2.
	syl	shriek
	pron	<SrEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or utter (words, sounds, etc.) in a shrill piercing tone.
shrieker	sub
	head	shriek
	syl	shriek+er
	pos	n.
shrieval	0.
	syl	shrie+val
	pron	<1SrEvL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a sheriff.
shrievalty	ety	C16: from #7shrieve, on the model of mayoralty 
shrievalties	infl
	head	shrievalty
	syl	shriev+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shrievalty	1.
	syl	shriev+al+ty
	pron	<1SrEv*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or term of office of a sheriff.
shrievalty	2.
	syl	shriev+al+ty
	pron	<1SrEv*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the jurisdiction of a sheriff.
shrieve	0.
	syl	shrieve
	pron	<SrEv>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {sheriff}.
shrift	ety	Old English scrift, from Latin scriptum #7script 
shrift	0.
	syl	shrift
	pron	<Srift>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act or an instance of shriving or being shriven.
shrift	xref
	syl	shrift
	pron	<Srift>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	See also {short shrift}.
shrike	ety	Old English scr*_ic thrush; related to Middle Dutch schr*_ik corncrake; see #7screech, shriek 
shrike	1.
	syl	shrike
	pron	<SrIk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {butcherbird}. any songbird of the chiefly Old World family having a heavy hooked bill and feeding on smaller animals which they sometimes impale on thorns, barbed wire, etc. See also { {bush shrike} (sense 1)}.
shrike	2.
	syl	shrike
	pron	<SrIk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated birds, such as the cuckoo shrikes.
shrike thrush	3.
	head	shrike
	or	tit
	syl	shrike thrush
	def	another name for {thickhead} (the bird).
shrill	ety	C14: probably from Old English scralletan; related to German schrill shrill, Dutch schrallen to shriek
shrill	1.
	syl	shrill
	pron	<Sril>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp and high-pitched in quality.
shrill	2.
	syl	shrill
	pron	<Sril>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting a sharp high-pitched sound.
shrill	3.
	syl	shrill
	pron	<Sril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words, sounds, etc.) in a shrill tone.
shrill	4.
	syl	shrill
	pron	<Sril>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to produce a shrill sound.
shrillness	sub
	head	shrill
	syl	shrill+ness
	pos	n.
shrilly	sub
	head	shrill
	syl	shril+ly
	pos	adv.
shrimp	ety	C14: probably of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German schrempen to shrink; see #7scrimp, crimp 
shrimp	1.
	syl	shrimp
	pron	<Srimp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chiefly marine decapod crustaceans of the genus and related genera, having a slender flattened body with a long tail and a single pair of pincers.
shrimp	2.
	syl	shrimp
	pron	<Srimp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated crustaceans, such as the opossum shrimp and mantis shrimp.
shrimp	3.
	syl	shrimp
	pron	<Srimp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a diminutive person, esp. a child.
shrimp	4.
	syl	shrimp
	pron	<Srimp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fish for shrimps.
shrimper	sub
	head	shrimp
	syl	shrimp+er
	pos	n.
shrine	ety	Old English scr*_in, from Latin scr*_inium bookcase; related to Old Norse skrin, Old High German skr*_ini 
shrine	1.
	syl	shrine
	pron	<SrIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of worship hallowed by association with a sacred person or object.
shrine	2.
	syl	shrine
	pron	<SrIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a container for sacred relics.
shrine	3.
	syl	shrine
	pron	<SrIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the tomb of a saint or other holy person.
shrine	4.
	syl	shrine
	pron	<SrIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or site venerated for its association with a famous person or event.
shrine	5.
	syl	shrine
	pron	<SrIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a building, alcove, or shelf arranged as a setting for a statue, picture, or other representation of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a saint.
shrine	6.
	syl	shrine
	pron	<SrIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {enshrine}.
shrinelike	sub
	head	shrine
	syl	shrine+2like
	pos	adj.
shrink	ety	Old English scrincan; related to Old Norse skrokkr torso, Old Swedish skrunkin wrinkled, Old Norse hrukka a crease, Icelandic skrukka wrinkled woman
shrinks	infl
	head	shrink
	syl	shrinks
	pos	vb.
shrinking shrank	infl
	head	shrink
	or	shrunk shrunk
	syl	shrink+ing; shrank
	pos	vb.
shrunk shrunk	infl
	head	shrink
	or	shrunken
	syl	shrunk; shrunk
	pos	vb.
shrunken	infl
	head	shrink
	or	shrunk shrunk
	syl	shrunk+en.
	pos	vb.
shrink	1.
	syl	shrink
	pron	<SriGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to contract or cause to contract as from wetness, heat, cold, etc.
shrink	2.
	syl	shrink
	pron	<SriGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become smaller in size.
shrink	3.a.
	syl	shrink
	pron	<SriGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to recoil or withdraw.
	exam	1	to shrink from the sight of blood.
shrink	3.b.
	syl	shrink
	pron	<SriGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel great reluctance (at).
	exam	1	to shrink from killing an animal.
shrink	4.
	syl	shrink
	pron	<SriGk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shrinking.
shrinking violet	5.
	head	shrink
	syl	shrinking violet.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shy person.
shrink	6.
	syl	shrink
	pron	<SriGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {psychiatrist}.
shrinkable	sub
	head	shrink
	syl	shrink+a:ble
	pos	adj.
shrinker	sub
	head	shrink
	syl	shrink+er
	pos	n.
shrinkingly	sub
	head	shrink
	syl	shrink+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shrinkage	1.
	syl	shrink+age
	pron	<1SriGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of shrinking.
shrinkage	2.
	syl	shrink+age
	pron	<1SriGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which anything decreases in size, value, weight, etc.
shrinkage	3.
	syl	shrink+age
	pron	<1SriGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the loss in body weight during shipment and preparation of livestock for marketing as meat.
shrink-wraps	infl
	head	shrink-wrap
	syl	shrink-wraps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shrink-wrapping	infl
	head	shrink-wrap
	syl	shrink-wrap:ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shrink-wrapped	infl
	head	shrink-wrap
	syl	shrink-wrapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shrink-wrap	0.
	syl	shrink-wrap
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to package a product in a flexible plastic wrapping designed to shrink about its contours to protect and seal it.
shrive	ety	Old English scr*_ifan, from Latin scr*_ibere to write
shrives	infl
	head	shrive
	syl	shrives
	pos	vb.
shriving shrove	infl
	head	shrive
	or	shrived shriven
	syl	shriv+ing; shrove
	pos	vb.
shrived shriven	infl
	head	shrive
	or	shrived
	syl	shrived; shriv+en
	pos	vb.
shrived	infl
	head	shrive
	or	shrived shriven
	syl	shrived.
	pos	vb.
shrive	1.
	syl	shrive
	pron	<SrIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	to hear the confession of (a penitent).
shrive	2.
	syl	shrive
	pron	<SrIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	to impose a penance upon (a penitent) and grant him sacramental absolution.
shrive	3.
	syl	shrive
	pron	<SrIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	to confess one's sins to a priest in order to obtain sacramental forgiveness.
shriver	sub
	head	shrive
	syl	shriv+er
	pos	n.
shrivel	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish skryvla wrinkle
shrivels	infl
	head	shrivel
	or	shrivels
	syl	shriv+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
shrivelling	infl
	head	shrivel
	or	shriveling
	syl	shriv+el+ling
	pos	vb.
shrivelled	infl
	head	shrivel
	or	shriveled
	syl	shriv+elled
	pos	vb.
shriveling	infl
	head	shrivel
	or	shrivelling
	syl	shriv+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
shriveled	infl
	head	shrivel
	or	shrivelled
	syl	shriv+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
shrivel	1.
	syl	shriv+el
	pron	<1SrivL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become shrunken and withered.
shrivel	2.
	syl	shriv+el
	pron	<1SrivL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose vitality.
shroff	ety	C17: from Portuguese xarrafo, from Hindi sarr*_af moneychanger, from Arabic
shroff	1.
	syl	shroff
	pron	<Srof>
	pos	n.
	usage	in China, Japan, etc., esp. formerly
	def	an expert employed to separate counterfeit money or base coin from the genuine.
shroff	2.
	syl	shroff
	pron	<Srof>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a moneychanger or banker.
shroff	3.
	syl	shroff
	pron	<Srof>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to test (money) and separate out the counterfeit and base.
Shropshire	0.
	syl	Shrop+shire
	pron	<1SropSi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1974) of {Salop}.
shroud	ety	Old English scr*_ud garment; related to Old Norse skr*_uth gear
shroud	1.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment or piece of cloth used to wrap a dead body.
shroud	2.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that envelops like a garment.
	exam	1	a shroud of mist.
shroud	3.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective covering for a piece of equipment.
shroud	4.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of a pattern of ropes or cables used to stay a mast.
shroud	5.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a set of wire cables stretched between a smokestack or similar structure and the ground, to prevent side sway.
shroud	6.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shroud line}. any of a set of lines running from the canopy of a parachute to the harness. {~}
shroud	7.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap in a shroud.
shroud	8.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, envelop, or hide.
shroud	9.
	syl	shroud
	pron	<Sraud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to seek or give shelter.
shroudless	sub
	head	shroud
	syl	shroud+less
	pos	adj.
shroud-laid	0.
	syl	shroud-laid
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rope
	def	made with four strands twisted to the right, usually around a core.
shrove	0.
	syl	shrove
	pron	<Sr*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {shrive}.
Shrovetide	0.
	syl	Shrove+tide
	pron	<1Sr*uv2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, formerly a time when confessions were made in preparation for Lent.
Shrove Tuesday	0.
	syl	Shrove Tues+day
	pos	n.
	def	the last day of Shrovetide; Pancake Day.
shrub	ety	Old English scrybb; related to Middle Low German schrubben coarse, uneven, Old Swedish skrubba to {#7scrub %1}
shrub	H1.0.
	syl	shrub
	pron	<Sr^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody perennial plant, smaller than a tree, with several major branches arising from near the base of the main stem.
shrublike	sub
	head	shrub
	syl	shrub+2like
	pos	adj.
shrub	ety	C18: from Arabic shar*_ab, variant of shurb drink; see #7sherbet 
shrub	H2.1.
	syl	shrub
	pron	<Sr^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed drink of rum, fruit juice, sugar, and spice.
shrub	H2.2.
	syl	shrub
	pron	<Sr^b>
	pos	n.
	def	mixed fruit juice, sugar, and spice made commercially to be mixed with rum or other spirits.
shrubberies	infl
	head	shrubbery
	syl	shrub+ber:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shrubbery	1.
	syl	shrub+ber:y
	pron	<1Sr^b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where a number of shrubs are planted.
shrubbery	2.
	syl	shrub+ber:y
	pron	<1Sr^b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	shrubs collectively.
shrubbier	infl
	head	shrubby
	syl	shrub+bi+er
	pos	adj.
shrubbiest	infl
	head	shrubby
	syl	shrub+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
shrubby	1.
	syl	shrub+by
	pron	<1Sr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, planted with, or abounding in shrubs.
shrubby	2.
	syl	shrub+by
	pron	<1Sr^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a shrub.
shrubbiness	sub
	head	shrubby
	syl	shrub+bi+ness
	pos	n.
shrug	ety	C14: of uncertain origin
shrugs	infl
	head	shrug
	syl	shrugs
	pos	vb.
shrugging	infl
	head	shrug
	syl	shrug+ging
	pos	vb.
shrugged	infl
	head	shrug
	syl	shrugged.
	pos	vb.
shrug	1.
	syl	shrug
	pron	<Sr^g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw up and drop (the shoulders) abruptly in a gesture expressing indifference, contempt, ignorance, etc.
shrug	2.
	syl	shrug
	pron	<Sr^g>
	pos	n.
	def	the gesture so made.
shrug	3.
	syl	shrug
	pron	<Sr^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's short jacket.
shrug off	1.
	syl	shrug off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to minimize the importance of; dismiss.
shrug off	2.
	syl	shrug off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of.
shrug off	3.
	syl	shrug off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wriggle out of or push off (clothing).
shrunk	0.
	syl	shrunk
	pron	<Sr^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle or past tense of {shrink}.
shrunken	1.
	syl	shrunk+en
	pron	<1Sr^GkN>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {shrink}.
shrunken	2.
	syl	shrunk+en
	pron	<1Sr^GkN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	reduced in size.
shtg	0.
	syl	shtg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	shortage.
shuck	ety	C17: American dialect, of unknown origin
shuck	1.
	syl	shuck
	pron	<S^k>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer covering of something, such as the husk of a grain of maize, a pea pod, or an oyster shell.
shuck	2.
	syl	shuck
	pron	<S^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the shucks from.
shuck	3.
	syl	shuck
	pron	<S^k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to throw off or remove (clothes, etc.).
shucker	sub
	head	shuck
	syl	shuck+er
	pos	n.
shucks	1.
	syl	shucks
	pron	<S^ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	something of little value (esp. in the phrase {not worth shucks}) .
shucks	sub
	syl	shucks
	pron	<S^ks>
	pos	interj.
shucks	2.
	syl	shucks
	pron	<S^ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an ex?!cla?!ma?!tion of disappointment, annoyance, etc.
shudder	ety	C18: from Middle Low German sch*_oderen; related to Old Frisian skedda to shake, Old High German skutten to shake
shudder	1.
	syl	shud+der
	pron	<1S^d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shake or tremble suddenly and violently, as from horror, fear, aversion, etc.
shudder	2.
	syl	shud+der
	pron	<1S^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of shuddering; convulsive shiver.
shudderingly	sub
	head	shudder
	syl	shud+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
shuddery	sub
	head	shudder
	syl	shud+der:y
	pos	adj.
shuffle	ety	C16: probably from Low German sch*"uffeln; see #7shove 
shuffle	1.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk or move (the feet) with a slow dragging motion.
shuffle	2.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change the position of (something), esp. quickly or in order to deceive others.
shuffle	3.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix together in a careless manner.
	exam	1	he shuffled the papers nervously.
shuffle	4.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mix up (cards in a pack) to change their order.
shuffle	5.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in an awkward, evasive, or underhand manner; equivocate.
shuffle	6.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by into or out of
	def	to move or cause to move clumsily.
	exam	1	he shuffled out of the door.
shuffle	7.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance the shuffle.
shuffle	8.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shuffling.
shuffle	9.
	syl	shuf+fle
	pron	<1S^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance or dance step with short dragging movements of the feet.
shuffler	sub
	head	shuffle
	syl	shuf+fler
	pos	n.
shuffleboard	1.
	syl	shuf:fle+board
	pron	<1S^fL2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which players push wooden or plastic discs with a long cue towards numbered scoring sections marked on a floor, esp. a ship's deck.
shuffleboard	2.
	syl	shuf:fle+board
	pron	<1S^fL2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the marked area on which this game is played.
shuffle off	0.
	syl	shuf:fle off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thrust off or put aside.
shufty	ety	C20: from Arabic
shufties	infl
	head	shufty
	syl	shuf+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shufty	0.
	syl	shuf+ty
	pron	<1Sufti>, <1S^fti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a look; peep.
Sufu	alt
	head	Shufu
	or	Shufu
	syl	Su:fu
	pron	<1Su:1fu:>
	pos	n.
Shufu	0.
	or	Sufu
	syl	Shu+fu
	pron	<1Su:1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Chinese name for {Kashgar}.
shuggy	ety	from shog, shug to shake; see #7shoogle 
shuggies	infl
	head	shuggy
	syl	shug+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shuggy	0.
	syl	shug+gy
	pron	<1S^gi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeastern English dialect.
	def	a swing, as at a fairground.
shul	ety	Yiddish: synagogue, from Old High German scuola {#7school %1}
schul	alt
	head	shul
	or	shul
	syl	schul
	pron	<Su:l>
	pos	n.
shuln	infl
	head	shul
	or	schuln
	syl	shuln
	pron	<Su:ln>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
schuln	infl
	head	shul
	or	shuln
	syl	schuln
	pron	<Su:ln>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shul	0.
	or	schul
	syl	shul
	pron	<Su:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another word for {synagogue}.
Shulamite	0.
	syl	Shu+la+mite
	pron	<1Su:l*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an epithet of uncertain meaning applied to the bride in the Song of Solomon 6:13.
shun	ety	Old English scunian, of obscure origin
shuns	infl
	head	shun
	syl	shuns
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shunning	infl
	head	shun
	syl	shun+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shunned	infl
	head	shun
	syl	shunned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
shun	0.
	syl	shun
	pron	<S^n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to avoid deliberately; keep away from.
shunnable	sub
	head	shun
	syl	shun+na:ble
	pos	adj.
shunner	sub
	head	shun
	syl	shun+ner
	pos	n.
shunt	ety	C13: perhaps from shunen to #7shun 
shunt	1.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn to one side; move or be moved aside.
shunt	2.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Railways.
	def	to transfer (rolling stock) from track to track.
shunt	3.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to divert or be diverted through a shunt.
shunt	4.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evade by putting off onto someone else.
shunt	5.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Motor racing slang.
	def	to crash (a car).
shunt	6.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of shunting.
shunt	7.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway point.
shunt	8.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a low-resistance conductor connected in parallel across a device, circuit, or part of a circuit to provide an alternative path for a known fraction of the current.
shunt	9.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a channel that bypasses the normal circulation of the blood: a congenital abnormality or surgically induced.
shunt	10.
	syl	shunt
	pron	<S^nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a car crash.
shunter	sub
	head	shunt
	syl	shunt+er
	pos	n.
shunter	0.
	syl	shunt+er
	pron	<1S^nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small railway locomotive used for manoeuvring coaches rather than for making journeys.
shunt-wound	0.
	syl	shunt-wound
	pron	<1S^nt2waund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Electrical engineering. of a motor or generator
	def	having the field and armature circuits connected in parallel. Compare {series-wound}.
shush	ety	C20: reduplication of #7sh, influenced by #7hush 
shush	1.
	syl	shush
	pron	<SuS>
	pos	interj.
	def	be quiet&! hush&!
shush	2.
	syl	shush
	pron	<SuS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to silence or calm (someone) by or as if by saying @6shush@9.
Shushan	0.
	syl	Shu+shan
	pron	<1Su:S@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Biblical name for {Susa}.
shut	ety	Old English scyttan; related to Old Frisian sketta to shut in, Middle Dutch schutten to obstruct
shuts	infl
	head	shut
	syl	shuts
	pos	vb.
shutting	infl
	head	shut
	syl	shut+ting
	pos	vb.
shut	infl
	syl	shut.
	pos	vb.
shut	1.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (something) so as to cover an aperture; close.
	exam	1	to shut a door.
shut	2.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close (something) by bringing together the parts.
	exam	1	to shut a book.
shut	3.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to close or lock the doors of.
	exam	1	to shut up a house.
shut	4.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in, out, etc.
	def	to confine, enclose, or exclude.
	exam	1	to shut a child in a room.
shut	5.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent (a business, etc.) from operating.
shut one's eyes to	6.
	head	shut
	syl	shut one's eyes to.
	def	to ignore deliberately.
shut	7.a.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to refuse to think about.
shut	7.b.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render impossible.
shut	8.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	adj.
	def	closed or fastened.
shut	9.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or time of shutting.
shut	10.
	syl	shut
	pron	<S^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the line along which pieces of metal are welded. {~} See also {shutdown, shut-off, shutout, shut up}.
shutdown	1.
	syl	shut+down
	pron	<1S^t2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the closing of a factory, shop, etc.
shut down	infl
	head	shutdown
	syl	shut down.
	pos	adv.
shutdown	2.
	syl	shut+down
	pron	<1S^t2daun>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cease or cause to cease operation.
shutdown	3.
	syl	shut+down
	pron	<1S^t2daun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to close by lowering.
shutdown	4.
	syl	shut+down
	pron	<1S^t2daun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of fog, etc.
	def	to descend and envelop.
shutdown	5.
	syl	shut+down
	pron	<1S^t2daun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to put a stop to; clamp down on.
Nevil	infl
	head	Shute
	syl	Nev:il
	pos	n.
Shute	0.
	syl	Shute
	pron	<Su:t>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1899-1960, English novelist, noted for his novels set in Australia, esp. (1950) and (1957).
shuteye	0.
	syl	shut+eye
	pron	<1S^t2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang term for {sleep}.
shut-in	1.a.
	syl	shut-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person confined indoors by illness.
shut-in	1.b.
	syl	shut-in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shut-in patient.
shut-in	2.
	syl	shut-in
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a condition in which the person is highly withdrawn and unable to express his own feelings. See also {schizoid}.
shut-off	1.
	syl	shut-off
	pos	n.
	def	a device that shuts something off, esp. a machine control.
shut-off	2.
	syl	shut-off
	pos	n.
	def	a stoppage or cessation.
shut off	infl
	head	shut-off
	syl	shut off.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
shut-off	3.
	syl	shut-off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stem the flow of.
shut-off	4.
	syl	shut-off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to block off the passage through.
shut-off	5.
	syl	shut-off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to isolate or separate.
shutout	1.
	syl	shut+out
	pron	<1S^t2aut>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for a {lockout}.
shut out	infl
	head	shutout
	syl	shut out.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
shutout	2.
	syl	shut+out
	pron	<1S^t2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep out or exclude.
shutout	3.
	syl	shut+out
	pron	<1S^t2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal from sight.
	exam	1	we planted trees to shut out the view of the road.
shutout	4.
	syl	shut+out
	pron	<1S^t2aut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to prevent (an opponent) from scoring.
shut-out bid	0.
	syl	shut-out bid
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a pre-emptive bid.
shutter	1.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hinged doorlike cover, often louvred and usually one of a pair, for closing off a window.
put up the shutters	2.
	head	shutter
	syl	put up the shutters.
	def	to close business at the end of the day or permanently.
shutter	3.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	an opaque shield in a camera that, when tripped, admits light to expose the film or plate for a predetermined period, usually a fraction of a second. It is either built into the lens system or lies in the focal plane of the lens ({focal-plane shutter) }.
shutter	4.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a rotating device in a film projector that permits an image to be projected onto the screen only when the film is momentarily stationary.
shutter	5.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	one of the louvred covers over the mouths of organ pipes, operated by the swell pedal.
shutter	6.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that shuts.
shutter	7.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to close with a shutter or shutters.
shutter	8.
	syl	shut+ter
	pron	<1S^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with a shutter or shutters.
shuttering	0.
	syl	shut+ter+ing
	pron	<1S^t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. Brit.) for {formwork}.
shuttle	ety	Old English scytel bolt; related to Middle High German sch*"uzzel Swedish skyttel. See #7shoot, shot 
shuttle	1.
	syl	shut+tle
	pron	<1S^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bobbin-like device used in weaving for passing the weft thread between the warp threads.
shuttle	2.
	syl	shut+tle
	pron	<1S^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bobbin-like device used to hold the thread in a sewing machine or in tatting, knitting, etc.
shuttle	3.
	syl	shut+tle
	pron	<1S^tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bus, train, aircraft, etc., that plies between two points.
shuttle	4.
	syl	shut+tle
	pron	<1S^tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Badminton, etc.
	def	short for {shuttlecock}.
shuttle	5.
	syl	shut+tle
	pron	<1S^tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move by or as if by a shuttle.
shuttle armature	0.
	syl	shut+tle arm:a+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a simple H-shaped armature used in small direct-current motors.
shuttlecock	1.
	syl	shut:tle+cock
	pron	<1S^tL2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a light cone consisting of a cork stub with feathered flights, struck to and fro in badminton and battledore. Often shortened to {shuttle}.
shuttlecock	2.
	syl	shut:tle+cock
	pron	<1S^tL2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	anything moved to and fro, as in an argument. {~}
shuttlecock	3.
	syl	shut:tle+cock
	pron	<1S^tL2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	to move or cause to move to and fro, like a shuttlecock.
shut up	1.
	syl	shut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent all access to.
shut up	2.
	syl	shut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine or imprison.
shut up	3.
	syl	shut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cease to talk or make a noise or cause to cease to talk or make a noise: often used in commands.
shut up	4.
	syl	shut up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of horses in a race
	def	to cease through exhaustion from maintaining a racing pace.
shwa	0.
	syl	shwa
	pron	<Swa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {schwa}.
shy	ety	Old English sceoh; related to Old High German sciuhen to frighten away, Dutch schuw shy, Swedish skygg 
shyer	infl
	head	shy
	or	shier
	syl	shy+er
	pos	adj.
shyest	infl
	head	shy
	or	shiest
	syl	shy+est
	pos	adj.
shier	infl
	head	shy
	or	shyer
	syl	shi+er
	pos	adj.
shiest	infl
	head	shy
	or	shyest
	syl	shi+est.
	pos	adj.
shy	H1.1.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	def	not at ease in the company of others.
shy	H1.2.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily frightened; timid.
shy	H1.3.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	watchful or wary.
shy	H1.4.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Poker. of a player
	def	without enough money to back his bet.
shy	H1.5.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants and animals
	def	not breeding or producing offspring freely.
shy	H1.6.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short of.
shy	H1.7.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	showing reluctance or disinclination.
	exam	1	work-shy.
shies	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shying	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shied	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
shy	H1.8.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move suddenly, as from fear.
	exam	1	the horse shied at the snake in the road.
shy	H1.9.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by off or away
	def	to draw back; recoil.
shies	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shy	H1.10.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden movement, as from fear.
shyer	sub
	head	shy
	syl	shy+er
	pos	n.
shy	ety	C18: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German sciuhen to make timid, Middle Dutch sch*"uchteren to chase away
shies	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shies
	pos	vb.
shying	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shy+ing
	pos	vb.
shied	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shied.
	pos	vb.
shy	H2.1.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to throw (something) with a sideways motion.
shies	infl
	head	shy
	syl	shies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
shy	H2.2.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick throw.
shy	H2.3.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a gibe.
shy	H2.4.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an attempt; experiment.
shy	H2.5.
	syl	shy
	pron	<SI>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {cockshy}.
shyer	sub
	head	shy
	syl	shy+er
	pos	n.
Shylock	ety	C19: after Shylock, the name of the heartless usurer in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice (1595)
Shylock	0.
	syl	Shy+lock
	pron	<1SI2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a heartless or demanding creditor.
shypoo	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
shypoo	0.a.
	syl	shy+poo
	pron	<SI1pu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	liquor of poor quality.
shypoo	0.b.
	syl	shy+poo
	pron	<SI1pu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a place where this is sold.
shypoo	0.c.
	syl	shy+poo
	pron	<SI1pu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a shypoo shanty.
shyster	ety	C19: probably based on Scheuster, name of a disreputable 19th-century New York lawyer
shyster	0.
	syl	shy+ster
	pron	<1SIst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person, esp. a lawyer or politician, who uses discreditable or unethical methods.
si	0.
	syl	si
	pron	<sE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a variant of {ti}.
Si	0.
	syl	Si
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	silicon.
Hsi	infl
	head	Si
	or	Si Kiang
	syl	Hsi
	pron	<SE>
	pos	n.
Si Kiang	infl
	head	Si
	or	Hsi
	syl	Si Kiang
	pron	<1SE> <1kj@G>, <kI1@G>
	pos	n.
Si	0.
	syl	Si
	pron	<SE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S China, rising in Y*"unnan province and flowing east to the Canton delta on the South China Sea: the main river system of S China. Length: about 1900 km (1200 miles).
SI	0.
	syl	SI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Syst*`eme Internationale (d'Unit*'es).
sial	ety	C20: si (licon) +al (uminium) 
sial	0.
	syl	si:al
	pron	<1sI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the discontinuous outermost part of the earth's crust, consisting of a granitic material rich in silica and aluminium, occurring in continental masses.
sialic	sub
	head	sial
	syl	si+al+ic
	pron	<sI1@lik>
	pos	adj.
sialagogue	ety	C18: from New Latin sialag*_ogus, from Greek sialon saliva+-#7agogue 
sialogogue	alt
	head	sialagogue
	or	sialagogue
	syl	si+al:o+gogue
	pron	<1sI*l*2gog>, <sI1@l*2gog>
	pos	n.
sialagogue	0.
	or	sialogogue
	syl	si+al:a+gogue
	pron	<1sI*l*2gog>, <sI1@l*2gog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any drug or agent that can stimulate the flow of saliva.
sialagogic	sub
	head	sialagogue
	or	sialogogic
	syl	si+al:a+gog+ic
	pron	<2sI*l*1goJ?!ik>
	pos	adj.
sialogogic	sub
	head	sialagogue
	or	sialagogic
	syl	si+al:o+gog+ic
	pron	<2sI*l*1goJ?!ik>
	pos	adj.
Sialkot	0.
	syl	Si+al+kot
	pron	<si1@lkot>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Pakistan: shrine of Guru Nanak. Pop.: 203779 (1972).
sialoid	0.
	syl	si:a+loid
	pron	<1sI*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling saliva.
Siam	1.
	syl	Si:am
	pron	<sI1@m>, <1sI@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1939 and 1945-49) of {Thailand}.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Siam
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an arm of the South China Sea between the Malay Peninsula and Indochina.
siamang	ety	C19: from Malay
siamang	0.
	syl	si:a+mang
	pron	<1sI*2m@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a large black gibbon, (or of Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula, having a large reddish-brown vocal sac beneath the chin and the second and third toes united.
Siamese	infl
	syl	Si:a+mese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Siamese	1.
	syl	Si:a+mese
	pron	<2sI*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Siamese cat}.
Siamese	2.
	syl	Si:a+mese
	pron	<2sI*1mEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of, relating to, or being a Siamese twin.
Siamese	3.
	syl	Si:a+mese
	pron	<2sI*1mEz>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {Thai}.
Siamese cat	0.
	syl	Si:a+mese cat
	pos	n.
	def	a short-haired breed of cat with a tapering tail, blue eyes, and dark ears, mask, tail, and paws.
Siamese fighting fish	0.
	syl	Si:a+mese fight+ing fish
	pos	n.
	def	a brightly coloured labyrinth fish, of Thailand and Malaysia, having large sail-like fins: the males are very pugnacious.
Siamese twins	0.
	syl	Si:a+mese twins
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	twin babies born joined together at some point, such as at the hips. Some have lived for many years without being surgically separated.
Hsian	alt
	head	Sian
	or	Sian
	syl	Hsian
	pron	<Sja:n>
	pos	n.
Sian	0.
	or	Hsian
	syl	Sian
	pron	<Sja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central China, capital of Shensi province: capital of China for 970 years at various times between the 3rd century #7b.c. and the 10th century #7a.d. ; seat of the Northwestern University (1937). Pop.: 1600000 (1970 est.).
Hsiang	alt
	head	Siang
	or	Siang
	syl	Hsiang
	pron	<Sja:G>
	pos	n.
Siang	1.
	or	Hsiang
	syl	Siang
	pron	<Sja:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE central China, rising in NE Kwangsi and flowing northeast and north to Tung Ting Lake. Length: about 1150 km (715 miles).
Siang	2.
	or	Hsiang
	syl	Siang
	pron	<Sja:G>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S China, rising in SE Yunnan and flowing generally east to the Hungshui (the upper course of the Si River). Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
Siangtan	0.
	syl	Siang+tan
	pron	<1Sja:G1ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central China, in NE Hunan on the Siang River: centre of a region noted for tea production. Pop.: 183600 (1953).
sib	ety	Old English sibb; related to Old Norse sifjar relatives, Old High German sippa kinship, Latin suus one's own; see #7gossip 
sibb	alt
	head	sib
	or	sib
	syl	sibb
	pron	<sib>
	pos	n.
sib	1.
	or	sibb
	syl	sib
	pron	<sib>
	pos	n.
	def	a blood relative.
sib	2.
	or	sibb
	syl	sib
	pron	<sib>
	pos	n.
	def	kinsmen collectively; kindred.
sib	3.
	or	sibb
	syl	sib
	pron	<sib>
	pos	n.
	def	any social unit that is bonded by kinship through one line of descent only.
Sib	0.
	syl	Sib.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Siberia(n).
Jean	infl
	head	Sibelius
	syl	Jean
	pron	<Zan>
	pos	n.
Sibelius	0.
	syl	Si:be:li:us
	pron	<si1bAli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1957, Finnish composer, noted for the nationalism of his music, as in his symphonies, his symphonic poems, such as (1900), and his violin concerto (1905).
Siberia	0.
	syl	Si+be:ri:a
	pron	<sI1bi*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast region of the Soviet Union: extends from the Ural Mountains to the Pacific and from the Arctic Ocean to the borders with China and the Mongolian People's Republic; colonized rapidly after the building of the Trans-Siberian Railway. Area: 13807037 sq. km (5330896 sq. miles).
Siberian	sub
	head	Siberia
	syl	Si+1be:ri:an
	pos	n. adj.
sibilant	ety	C17: from Latin s*_ibil*_are to hiss, of imitative origin; compare Greek sizein to hiss
sibilant	1.
	syl	sib:i+lant
	pron	<1sibil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	relating to or denoting the consonants (s, z, #s, #f), all pronounced with a characteristic hissing sound.
sibilant	2.
	syl	sib:i+lant
	pron	<1sibil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a hissing sound.
	exam	1	the sibilant sound of wind among the leaves.
sibilant	3.
	syl	sib:i+lant
	pron	<1sibil*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sibilant consonant.
sibilance	sub
	head	sibilant
	or	sibilancy
	syl	sib:i+lance
	pos	n.
sibilancy	sub
	head	sibilant
	or	sibilance
	syl	sib:i+lan+cy
	pos	n.
sibilantly	sub
	head	sibilant
	syl	sib:i+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
sibilate	0.
	syl	sib:i+late
	pron	<1sibi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pronounce or utter (words or speech) with a hissing sound.
sibilation	sub
	head	sibilate
	syl	sib:i+1la+tion
	pos	n.
Sibiu	0.
	syl	Si+bi:u
	pron	Rumanian <si1biu>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in W central Rumania: originally a Roman city, refounded by German colonists in the 12th century. Pop.: 129985 (1974 est.). German name: {Hermannstadt}. Hungarian name: {Nagyszeben}.
sibling	ety	C19: specialized modern use of Old English sibling relative, from #7sib ; see {-#7ling %1}
sibling	1.a.
	syl	sib+ling
	pron	<1sibliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's brother or sister.
sibling	1.b.
	syl	sib+ling
	pron	<1sibliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sibling rivalry.
sibling	2.
	syl	sib+ling
	pron	<1sibliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any fellow member of a sib.
sibyl	ety	C13: ultimately from Greek Sibulla, of obscure origin &- sib+yl+line (#!s$Ib$I@!la$In, s$I#!b$Ila$In) or si+byl+ic (s$I#!b$Il$Ik) adj.
sibyl	1.
	syl	sib+yl
	pron	<1sibil>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece and Rome
	def	any of a number of women believed to be oracles or prophetesses, one of the most famous being the sibyl of Cumae, who guided Aeneas through the underworld. See also { {Amalthea} (sense 2)}.
sibyl	2.
	syl	sib+yl
	pron	<1sibil>
	pos	n.
	def	a witch, fortune-teller, or sorceress.
Sibylline Books	0.
	syl	Sib+yl+line Books
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a collection of prophetic sayings, supposedly bought from the Cumaean sibyl, bearing upon Roman policy and religion.
sic	ety	Latin
sic	H1.0.
	syl	sic
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adv.
	def	so or thus: inserted in brackets in a written or printed text to indicate that an odd or questionable reading is in fact accurate.
sic	ety	C19: dialect variant of #7seek 
sics	infl
	head	sic
	syl	sics
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sicking	infl
	head	sic
	syl	sick+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sicked	infl
	head	sic
	syl	sicked.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sic	H2.1.
	syl	sic
	pron	<sik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn on or attack: used only in commands, as to a dog.
sic	H2.2.
	syl	sic
	pron	<sik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge (a dog) to attack.
sic	H3.0.
	syl	sic
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a Scot. word for {such}.
Sic	1.
	syl	Sic.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sicilian.
Sic	2.
	syl	Sic.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sicily.
Sicanian	0.
	syl	Si+ca+ni:an
	pron	<si1kAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {Sicilian}.
siccative	ety	C16: from Late Latin sicc*_at*_ivus, from Latin sicc*_are to dry up, from siccus dry
siccative	0.
	syl	sic+ca+tive
	pron	<1sik*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to a liquid to promote drying: used in paints and some medicines.
Sicilia	0.
	syl	Si+ci+lia
	pron	<si1CElja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin and Italian name for {Sicily}.
Sicilian Vespers	0.
	syl	Si+cil+i:an Ves+pers
	pos	n.
	def	a revolt in 1282 against French rule in Sicily, in which the ringing of the vesper bells on Easter Monday served as the signal to massacre and drive out the French.
Sicily	0.
	syl	Sic:i+ly
	pron	<1sisili>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island in the Mediterranean, separated from the tip of SW Italy by the Strait of Messina: administratively an autonomous region of Italy; settled by Phoenicians, Greeks, and Carthaginians before the Roman conquest of 241 #7b.c. ; under Normans (12th-13th centuries); formed the {Kingdom of the Two Sicilies} with Naples in 1815; mountainous and volcanic. Capital: Palermo. Pop.: 4667316 (1971). Area: 25460 sq. km (9830 sq. miles). Latin names: {Sicilia, Trinacria}. Italian name: {Sicilia}.
Sicilian	sub
	head	Sicily
	syl	Si+cil+i:an
	pron	<si1sili*n>
	pos	adj. n.
sick	ety	Old English s*_eoc; related to Old Norse skj*_ukr, Gothic siuks, Old High German sioh 
sick	H1.1.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined or likely to vomit.
sick	H1.2.a.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from ill health.
sick	H1.2.b.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the sick.
sick	H1.3.a.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used by people who are unwell.
	exam	1	sick benefits.
sick	H1.3.b.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a sickroom;
	exam	2	sickbed.
sick	H1.4.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply affected with a mental or spiritual feeling akin to physical sickness.
	exam	1	sick at heart.
sick	H1.5.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally, psychologically, or spiritually disturbed.
sick	H1.6.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	delighting in or catering for the macabre or sadistic; morbid.
	exam	1	sick humour.
sick	H1.7.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	disgusted or weary, esp. because satiated.
	exam	1	I am sick of his everlasting laughter.
sick	H1.8.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	weary with longing; pining.
	exam	1	I am sick for my own country.
sick	H1.9.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	pallid or sickly.
sick	H1.10.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in working order.
sick	H1.11.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	unfit for the adequate production of certain crops.
sick	H1.12.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an informal word for {vomit}.
sickish	sub
	head	sick
	syl	sick+ish
	pos	adj.
sick	H2.0.
	syl	sick
	pron	<sik>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {sic%2}.
sickbay	0.
	syl	sick+bay
	pron	<1sik2bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or area for the treatment of the sick or injured, as on board a ship.
sicken	1.
	syl	sick+en
	pron	<1sik*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sick, nauseated, or disgusted.
sicken	2.
	syl	sick+en
	pron	<1sik*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to show symptoms (of an illness).
sickener	sub
	head	sicken
	syl	sick+en+er
	pos	n.
sickening	1.
	syl	sick+en+ing
	pron	<1sik*niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing sickness or revulsion.
sickening	2.
	syl	sick+en+ing
	pron	<1sik*niG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely annoying.
sickeningly	sub
	head	sickening
	syl	sick+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Walter Richard	infl
	head	Sickert
	syl	Wal:ter Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Sickert	0.
	syl	Sick:ert
	pron	<1sik*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1942, British impressionist painter, esp. of scenes of London music halls.
sick headache	1.
	syl	sick head+ache
	pos	n.
	def	a headache accompanied by nausea.
sick headache	2.
	syl	sick head+ache
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {migraine}.
sickie	ety	C20: from #7sick %1+-#7ie 
sickie	0.
	syl	sick:ie
	pron	<1siki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a day of sick leave from work, whether for genuine sickness or not.
sickle	ety	Old English sicol, from Latin s*_ecula; related to sec*_are to cut
sickle	0.
	syl	sick+le
	pron	<1sikL>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement for cutting grass, corn, etc., having a curved blade and a short handle.
sick leave	0.
	syl	sick leave
	pos	n.
	def	leave of absence from work through illness.
sicklebill	0.
	syl	sick:le+bill
	pron	<1sikL2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds having a markedly curved bill, such as a Madagascan bird of the family a Hawaiian honeycreeper, and certain hummingbirds and birds of paradise.
sickle cell anaemia	0.
	syl	sick+le cell a:nae+mi:a
	pos	n.
	def	an inherited form of anaemia occurring mainly in Negroes, in which a large number of red blood cells become sickle-shaped. It is characterized by fever, abdominal pain, jaundice, leg ulcers, etc.
sickle feather	0.
	syl	sick+le feath+er
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any of the elongated tail feathers of certain birds, esp. the domestic cock.
sickle medick	0.
	syl	sick+le med+ick
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian papilionaceous plant, having trifoliate leaves, yellow flowers, and sickle-shaped pods. Also called: {yellow medick}.
sicklier	infl
	head	sickly
	syl	sick+li+er
	pos	adj.
sickliest	infl
	head	sickly
	syl	sick+li+est.
	pos	adj.
sickly	1.
	syl	sick+ly
	pron	<1sikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to frequent ailments; not healthy; weak.
sickly	2.
	syl	sick+ly
	pron	<1sikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by sickness.
sickly	3.
	syl	sick+ly
	pron	<1sikli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a smell, taste, etc.
	def	causing revulsion or nausea.
sickly	4.
	syl	sick+ly
	pron	<1sikli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of light or colour
	def	faint or feeble.
sickly	5.
	syl	sick+ly
	pron	<1sikli>
	pos	adj.
	def	mawkish; insipid.
	exam	1	sickly affectation.
sickly	6.
	syl	sick+ly
	pron	<1sikli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a sick or sickly manner.
sickliness	sub
	head	sickly
	syl	sick+li+ness
	pos	n.
sickness	1.
	syl	sick+ness
	pron	<1siknis>
	pos	n.
	def	an illness or disease.
sickness	2.
	syl	sick+ness
	pron	<1siknis>
	pos	n.
	def	nausea or queasiness.
sickness	3.
	syl	sick+ness
	pron	<1siknis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or an instance of being sick.
sickness benefit	0.
	syl	sick+ness ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a weekly payment to a person who has been off work through illness for more than three days and less than six months.
sick-out	1.
	syl	sick-out
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	a form of industrial action in which all workers in a factory, etc. report sick simultaneously.
sick-out	2.
	syl	sick-out
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to take part in such action.
sic passim	ety	literally: thus everywhere
sic passim	0.
	syl	sic pas+sim
	pron	Latin. <1sik> <1p@sim>
	def	a phrase used in printed works to indicate that a word, spelling, etc., occurs in the same form throughout.
sick pay	0.
	syl	sick pay
	pos	n.
	def	wages paid to an employee while he is on sick leave.
sic transit gloria mundi	0.
	syl	sic tran+sit glo+ri:a mun+di
	pron	Latin. <1sik> <1tr@nsit> <1glc:ri2a:> <1mundE>
	def	thus passes the glory of the world.
Sicyon	0.
	syl	Sic:y+on
	pron	<1sisi2on>, <1sisi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in S Greece, in the NE Peloponnese near Corinth: declined after 146 #7b.c.
Siddhartha	0.
	syl	Sid:dhar:tha
	pron	<si1da:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the personal name of the Buddha.
Sarah	infl
	head	Siddons
	syl	Sar:ah.
	pos	n.
Siddons	0.
	syl	Sid:dons
	pron	<1sidNz>
	pos	n.
	def	1755-1831, English tragedienne.
siddur	ety	literally: order
siddurim	infl
	head	siddur
	or	siddurs
	syl	sid+du+rim
	pron	<-du:1rEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siddurs	infl
	head	siddur
	or	siddurim
	syl	sid+durs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siddur	0.
	syl	sid+dur
	pron	Hebrew. <sE1du:r>, English <1sidu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the Jewish prayer book.
side	ety	Old English s*_ide; related to s*_id wide, Old Norse s*_itha side, Old High German s*_ita 
side	1.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or surface that borders anything.
side	2.a.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any line segment forming part of the perimeter of a plane geometric figure.
side	2.b.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {face} (sense 13)}.
side	3.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two parts into which an object, surface, area, etc., can be divided, esp. by a line, median, space, etc..
	exam	1	the right side and the left side.
side	4.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two surfaces of a flat object.
	exam	1	the right and wrong side of the cloth.
side	5.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface or part of an object that extends vertically.
	exam	1	the side of a cliff.
side	6.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	either half of a human or animal body, esp. the area around the waist, as divided by the median plane.
	exam	1	I have a pain in my side.
side	7.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the area immediately next to a person or thing.
	exam	1	he stood at her side.
side	8.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a district, point, or direction within an area identified by reference to a central point.
	exam	1	the south side of the city.
side	9.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the area at the edge of a room, road, etc., as distinguished from the middle.
side	10.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	aspect or part.
	exam	1	look on the bright side;
	exam	2	his cruel side.
side	11.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two or more contesting factions, teams, etc.
side	12.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a page in an essay, book, etc.
side	13.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a position, opinion, etc., held in opposition to another in a dispute.
side	14.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	line of descent.
	exam	1	he gets his brains from his mother's side.
side	15.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a television channel.
side	16.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards, etc.
	def	spin imparted to a ball by striking it off-centre with the cue. U.S. equivalent: {English}.
side	17.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	insolence, arrogance, or pretentiousness.
	exam	1	to put on side.
on one side	18.
	head	side
	syl	on one side.
	def	set apart from the rest, as provision for emergencies, etc., or to avoid muddling.
side	19.a.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	apart from or in addition to the main object.
side	19.b.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	as a sideline.
side	20.a.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	def	close together.
side	20.b.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	beside or near to.
take sides	21.
	head	side
	syl	take sides.
	def	to support one group, opinion, etc., as against another.
heavy	infl
	head	side
	syl	heavy
side	23.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	adj.
	def	being on one side; lateral.
side	24.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	adj.
	def	from or viewed as if from one side.
side	25.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed towards one side.
side	26.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	adj.
	def	not main; subordinate or incidental.
	exam	1	side door;
	exam	2	side road.
side	27.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to support or associate oneself with a faction, interest, etc.
side	28.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with siding or sides.
side	29.
	syl	side
	pron	<sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	usage	often foll. by away or up
	def	to tidy up or clear (dishes, a table, etc.).
side arms	0.
	syl	side arms
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	weapons carried on the person, by sling, belt, or holster, such as a sword, pistol, etc.
sideband	0.
	syl	side+band
	pron	<1sId2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the frequency band either above ({upper sideband}) or below ({lower sideband}) the carrier frequency, within which fall the spectral components produced by modulation of a carrier wave. See also {single sideband transmission}.
sideboard	0.
	syl	side+board
	pron	<1sId2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture intended to stand at the side of a dining room, with drawers, cupboards, and shelves to hold silver, china, linen, etc.
sideboards	0.
	syl	side+boards
	pron	<1sId2bc:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a man's whiskers grown down either side of the face in front of the ears. Also called: {side whiskers}. U.S. term: {sideburns}.
sideburns	ety	C19: variant of #7burnsides 
sideburns	0.
	syl	side+burns
	pron	<1sId2bR:nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {sideboards}.
sidecar	1.
	syl	side+car
	pron	<1sId2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small car attached on one side to a motorcycle, usually for one passenger, the other side being supported by a single wheel.
sidecar	2.
	syl	side+car
	pron	<1sId2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cocktail containing brandy with equal parts of cointreau and lemon juice.
side chain	0.
	syl	side chain
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a group of atoms bound to an atom, usually a carbon, that forms part of a larger chain or ring in a molecule.
-sided	0.
	syl	-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a side or sides as specified.
	exam	1	three-sided;
	exam	2	many-sided.
side dish	0.
	syl	side dish
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of food served in addition to the main dish.
side-dress	0.
	syl	side-dress
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place fertilizers on or in the soil near the roots of (growing plants).
side drum	0.
	syl	side drum
	pos	n.
	def	a small double-headed drum carried at the side with snares that produce a rattling effect.
side effect	1.
	syl	side ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	any unwanted nontherapeutic effect caused by a drug. Compare { {aftereffect} (sense 2)}.
side effect	2.
	syl	side ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	any secondary effect, esp. an undesirable one.
sidekick	0.
	syl	side+kick
	pron	<1sId2kik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a close friend or follower who accompanies another on adventures, etc.
sidelight	1.
	syl	side+light
	pron	<1sId2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	light coming from the side.
sidelight	2.
	syl	side+light
	pron	<1sId2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a side window.
sidelight	3.
	syl	side+light
	pron	<1sId2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two navigational running lights used by vessels at night, a red light on the port and a green on the starboard.
sidelight	4.
	syl	side+light
	pron	<1sId2lIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	either of two small lights on the front of a motor vehicle, used to indicate the presence of the vehicle at night rather than to assist the driver.
sidelight	5.
	syl	side+light
	pron	<1sId2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	additional or incidental information.
sideline	1.
	syl	side+line
	pron	<1sId2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a line that marks the side boundary of a playing area.
sideline	2.
	syl	side+line
	pron	<1sId2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary interest or source of income.
sideline	3.
	syl	side+line
	pron	<1sId2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an auxiliary business activity or line of merchandise.
sideline	4.
	syl	side+line
	pron	<1sId2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to prevent (a player) from taking part in a game.
sideline	5.
	syl	side+line
	pron	<1sId2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to prevent (a person) from taking part in any activity.
sidelines	1.
	syl	side+lines
	pron	<1sId2lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the area immediately outside the playing area, where substitute players sit.
sidelines	2.
	syl	side+lines
	pron	<1sId2lInz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the peripheral areas of any region, organization, etc.
sidelong	1.
	syl	side+long
	pron	<1sId2loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	directed or inclining to one side.
sidelong	2.
	syl	side+long
	pron	<1sId2loG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	indirect or oblique.
sidelong	3.
	syl	side+long
	pron	<1sId2loG>
	pos	adv.
	usage	prenominal
	def	from the side; obliquely.
sidemen	infl
	head	sideman
	syl	side+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sideman	0.
	syl	side+man
	pron	<1sIdm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a dance band or a jazz group other than the leader.
side meat	0.
	syl	side meat
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	salt pork or bacon.
sidereal	ety	C17: from Latin s*_idereus, from s*_idus a star, a constellation
sidereal	1.
	syl	si+de:re:al
	pron	<sI1di*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving the stars.
sidereal	2.
	syl	si+de:re:al
	pron	<sI1di*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined with reference to one or more stars.
	exam	1	the sidereal day.
sidereally	sub
	head	sidereal
	syl	si+1de:re:al+ly
	pos	adv.
sidereal day	0.
	syl	si+de:re:al day
	pos	n.
	def	See under { {day} (sense 5)}.
sidereal hour	0.
	syl	si+de:re:al hour
	pos	n.
	def	a 24th part of a sidereal day.
sidereal month	0.
	syl	si+de:re:al month
	pos	n.
	def	See under { {month} (sense 5)}.
sidereal time	0.
	syl	si+de:re:al time
	pos	n.
	def	time based upon the rotation of the earth with respect to a particular star, the {sidereal day} being the unit of measurement.
sidereal year	0.
	syl	si+de:re:al year
	pos	n.
	def	See under { {year} (sense 5)}.
siderite	1.
	syl	si+der+ite
	pron	<1sId*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chalybite}. a pale yellow to brownish-black mineral consisting chiefly of iron carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form. It occurs mainly in ore veins and sedimentary rocks and is an important source of iron. Formula: FeCO\3.
siderite	2.
	syl	si+der+ite
	pron	<1sId*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a meteorite consisting principally of metallic iron.
sideritic	sub
	head	siderite
	syl	si+der+it+ic
	pron	<2sId*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
sidero-	ety	from Greek sid*_eros 
siderolite	0.
	syl	si+der:o+lite
	pron	<1sId*r*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a meteorite consisting of a mixture of iron, nickel, and such ferromagnesian minerals as olivine and pyroxene.
siderophilin	0.
	syl	si+der:o+phil+in
	pron	<2sid*1rof*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {transferrin}.
siderosis	1.
	syl	si+der+o:sis
	pron	<2sId*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a lung disease caused by breathing in fine particles of iron or other metallic dust.
siderosis	2.
	syl	si+der+o:sis
	pron	<2sId*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive amount of iron in the blood or tissues.
siderotic	sub
	head	siderosis
	syl	sid+er+ot+ic
	pron	<2sid*1rotik>
	pos	adj.
siderostat	0.
	syl	si+der:o+stat
	pron	<1sId*r*u2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical instrument consisting essentially of a plane mirror rotated by a clock mechanism about two axes so that light from a celestial body, esp. the sun, is reflected along a constant direction for a long period of time. See also {heliostat}. Compare {coelostat}.
siderostatic	sub
	head	siderostat
	syl	si+der:o+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
side-saddle	1.
	syl	side-sad:dle
	pos	n.
	def	a riding saddle originally designed for women riders in skirts who sit with both legs on the near side of the horse.
side-saddle	2.
	syl	side-sad:dle
	pos	adv.
	def	on or as if on a side-saddle.
	exam	1	to be riding side-saddle.
sideshow	1.
	syl	side+show
	pron	<1sId2S*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small show or entertainment offered in conjunction with a larger attraction, as at a circus or fair.
sideshow	2.
	syl	side+show
	pron	<1sId2S*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate event or incident.
sideslip	1.
	syl	side+slip
	pron	<1sId2slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a sideways skid, as of a motor vehicle.
sideslips	infl
	head	sideslip
	syl	side+slips
	pos	vb.
sideslipping	infl
	head	sideslip
	syl	side+slip+ping
	pos	vb.
sideslipped	infl
	head	sideslip
	syl	side+slipped.
	pos	vb.
sideslip	2.
	syl	side+slip
	pron	<1sId2slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	another name for { {slip} %1 (sense 12)}.
sidesmen	infl
	head	sidesman
	syl	sides+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sidesman	0.
	syl	sides+man
	pron	<1sIdzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a man elected to help the parish church warden.
side-splitting	1.
	syl	side-split:ting
	pos	adj.
	def	producing great mirth.
side-splitting	2.
	syl	side-split:ting
	pos	adj.
	usage	of laughter
	def	uproarious or very hearty.
sidesteps	infl
	head	sidestep
	syl	side+steps
	pos	vb.
sidestepping	infl
	head	sidestep
	syl	side+step+ping
	pos	vb.
sidestepped	infl
	head	sidestep
	syl	side+stepped.
	pos	vb.
sidestep	1.
	syl	side+step
	pron	<1sId2step>
	pos	vb.
	def	to step aside from or out of the way of (something).
sidestep	2.
	syl	side+step
	pron	<1sId2step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dodge or circumvent.
side step	infl
	head	sidestep
	syl	side step.
	pos	n.
sidestep	3.
	syl	side+step
	pron	<1sId2step>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement to one side, as in dancing, boxing, etc.
sidestepper	sub
	head	sidestep
	syl	side+2step+per
	pos	n.
side street	0.
	syl	side street
	pos	n.
	def	a minor or unimportant street, esp. one leading off a main thoroughfare.
sidestroke	0.
	syl	side+stroke
	pron	<1sId2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of swimming stroke in which the swimmer lies sideways in the water paddling with his arms and making a scissors kick with his legs.
sideswipe	1.
	syl	side+swipe
	pron	<1sId2swIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a glancing blow or hit along or from the side.
sideswipe	2.
	syl	side+swipe
	pron	<1sId2swIp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike (someone) with such a blow.
sideswiper	sub
	head	sideswipe
	syl	side+2swip+er
	pos	n.
sidetrack	1.
	syl	side+track
	pron	<1sId2tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distract or be distracted from a main subject or topic.
sidetrack	2.
	syl	side+track
	pron	<1sId2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a railway siding.
sidetrack	3.
	syl	side+track
	pron	<1sId2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sidetracking; digression.
side-valve engine	0.
	syl	side-valve en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a type of internal-combustion engine in which the inlet and exhaust valves are in the cylinder block at the side of the pistons. Compare {overhead-valve engine}.
sidewalk	0.
	syl	side+walk
	pron	<1sId2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {pavement}.
sidewall	0.
	syl	side+wall
	pron	<sId1wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the sides of a pneumatic tyre between the tread and the rim.
sideward	1.
	syl	side+ward
	pron	<1sIdw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving towards one side.
sideward	2.
	syl	side+ward
	pron	<1sIdw*d>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	towards one side.
sideways	1.
	syl	side+ways
	pron	<1sId2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	def	moving, facing, or inclining towards one side.
sideways	2.
	syl	side+ways
	pron	<1sId2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	def	from one side; obliquely.
sideways	3.
	syl	side+ways
	pron	<1sId2wAz>
	pos	adv.
	def	with one side forward.
sideways	4.
	syl	side+ways
	pron	<1sId2wAz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	moving or directed to or from one side.
sideways	5.
	syl	side+ways
	pron	<1sId2wAz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	towards or from one side.
sidewheel	0.
	syl	side+wheel
	pron	<1sId2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the paddle wheels of a sidewheeler.
sidewheeler	0.
	syl	side+wheel:er
	pron	<1sId2wEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, esp. a riverboat, propelled by two large paddle wheels, one on each side. Compare {sternwheeler}.
side whiskers	0.
	syl	side whis+kers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {sideboards}.
sidewinder	1.
	syl	side+wind:er
	pron	<1sId2wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American rattle?!snake, that moves forwards by a sideways looping motion.
sidewinder	2.
	syl	side+wind:er
	pron	<1sId2wInd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing, U.S.
	def	a heavy swinging blow from the side.
sidewinder	3.
	syl	side+wind:er
	pron	<1sId2wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. air-to-air missile using infrared homing aids in seeking its target.
Sidi-bel-Abbes	0.
	syl	Si:di-bel-Ab:b*`es
	qual	French
	def	sidi b$el a#!b$es) a city in NW Algeria: headquarters of the Foreign Legion until Algerian independ?!ence (1962). Pop.: 105000 (1966 est.).
Sidi Ifni	0.
	syl	Si:di If:ni
	pron	Spanish <1siDi> <1ifni>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the former Spanish province of Ifni in S Morocco. Pop.: 12751 (1960).
siding	1.
	syl	sid+ing
	pron	<1sIdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a short stretch of railway track connected to a main line, used for storing rolling stock or to enable trains on the same line to pass.
siding	2.
	syl	sid+ing
	pron	<1sIdiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a short railway line giving access to the main line for freight from a factory, mine, quarry, etc.
siding	3.
	syl	sid+ing
	pron	<1sIdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	material attached to the outside of a building to make it weatherproof.
sidle	ety	C17: back formation from #7sideling and #7sidelong 
sidle	1.
	syl	si+dle
	pron	<1sIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a furtive or stealthy manner; edge along.
sidle	2.
	syl	si+dle
	pron	<1sIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move along sideways.
sidle	3.
	syl	si+dle
	pron	<1sIdL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a sideways movement.
sidler	sub
	head	sidle
	syl	si+dler
	pos	n.
Sydney	alt
	head	Sidney
	or	Sidney
	syl	Syd:ney
	pron	<1sidni>
	pos	n.
Sidney	0.
	or	Sydney
	syl	Sid:ney
	pron	<1sidni>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Phil@.ip}. 1554-86, English poet, courtier, and soldier. His works include the pastoral romance (1590), the sonnet sequence (1591), and (1595), one of the earliest works of literary criticism in English.
Sidon	0.
	syl	Si+don
	pron	<1sIdN>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief city of ancient Phoenicia: founded in the third millennium #7b.c. ; wealthy through trade and the making of glass and purple dyes; now the Lebanese city of Sa*"ida.
Sidonian	sub
	head	Sidon
	syl	Si+do+ni:an
	pron	<sI1d*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Gulf of	infl
	head	Sidra
	syl	Gulf of.
	pos	n.
Sidra	0.
	syl	Sid+ra
	pron	<1sidr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide inlet of the Mediterranean on the N coast of Libya.
siecle	0.
	syl	si*`e+cle
	pron	French. <1sjekl>
	pos	n.
	def	a century, period, or era.
Karl Manne Georg	infl
	head	Siegbahn
	syl	Karl Man:ne Ge:org
	pron	<ka:rl> <1man*> <1jA:crj>
	pos	n.
Siegbahn	0.
	syl	Sieg:bahn
	pron	<1sEgba:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1978, Swedish physicist, who discovered the M series in x-ray spectroscopy: Nobel prize for physics 1924.
siege	ety	C13: from Old French sege a seat, from Vulgar Latin s*_edic*_are (unattested) to sit down, from Latin sed*_ere 
siege	1.a.
	syl	siege
	pron	<sEJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the offensive operations carried out to capture a fortified place by surrounding it, severing its communications and supply lines, and deploying weapons against it.
siege	1.b.
	syl	siege
	pron	<sEJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	siege warfare.
siege	2.
	syl	siege
	pron	<sEJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a persistent attempt to gain something.
siege	3.
	syl	siege
	pron	<sEJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tedious period, as of illness, etc.
siege	4.
	syl	siege
	pron	<sEJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a seat or throne.
lay siege to	5.
	head	siege
	syl	lay siege to.
	def	to besiege.
siege	6.
	syl	siege
	pron	<sEJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to besiege or assail.
Siege Perilous	0.
	syl	Siege Per:i+lous
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the seat at the Round Table that could be filled only by the knight destined to find the Holy Grail and that was fatal to anyone else.
Siegfried	0.
	syl	Sieg:fried
	pron	<1sEgfrEd>, German <1zEkfrEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	German myth.
	def	a German prince, the son of Sigmund and husband of Kriemhild, who, in the assumes possession of the treasure of the Nibelungs by slaying the dragon that guards it, wins Brunhild for King Gunther, and is eventually killed by Hagen. Norse equivalent: {Sigurd}.
Siegfried line	0.
	syl	Sieg:fried line
	pos	n.
	def	the line of fortifications built by the Germans prior to and during World War II opposite the Maginot line in France.
Sieg Heil	0.
	syl	Sieg Heil
	pron	German. <1zEk> <1hIl>
	def	hail to victory: a Nazi salute, often accompanied by the raising of the right arm.
siemens	infl
	syl	sie+mens.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siemens	0.
	syl	sie+mens
	pron	<1sEm*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of electrical conductance equal to 1 reciprocal ohm. Symbol: S Formerly called: {mho}.
Ernst Werner von	1.
	head	Siemens
	syl	Ernst Wer:ner von
	pron	<ernst> <1vern*r> <fcn>
	def	1816-92, German engineer, inventor, and pioneer in telegraphy. Among his inventions are the self-excited dynamo and an electrolytic refining process.
Siemens	2.
	syl	Sie:mens
	pron	<1sEm*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, Sir {Wil@.liam}, original name 1823-83, British engineer, born in Germany, who invented the open-hearth process for making steel.
Siena	0.
	syl	Si+en:a
	pron	<si1en*>, Italian <1sje:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in central Italy, in Tuscany: founded by the Etruscans; important artistic centre (13th-14th centuries); university (13th century). Pop.: 65347 (1971).
Henryk	infl
	head	Sienkiewicz
	syl	Hen:ryk
	pron	<1$xenrik>
	pos	n.
Sienkiewicz	0.
	syl	Sien:kie:wicz
	pron	Polish <SeG1kjeviC>
	pos	n.
	def	1846-1916, Polish novelist. His best-known works are (1896), set in Nero's Rome, and the war trilogy (1884), (1886), and (1888), set in 17th-century Poland: Nobel prize for literature (1905).
sienna	ety	C18: from Italian terra di Siena earth of S#7iena 
sienna	1.
	syl	si+en+na
	pron	<si1en*>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural earth containing ferric oxide used as a yellowish-brown pigment when untreated ({raw sienna}) or a reddish-brown pigment when roasted ({burnt sienna) }.
sienna	2.
	syl	si+en+na
	pron	<si1en*>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of this pigment. See also {burnt sienna}.
sierra	ety	C17: from Spanish, literally: saw, from Latin serra; see #7serrate 
sierra	0.
	syl	si+er+ra
	pron	<si1e*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a range of mountains with jagged peaks, esp. in Spain or America.
sierran	sub
	head	sierra
	syl	si+1er+ran
	pos	adj.
Sierra Leone	0.
	syl	Si+er+ra Le:o+ne
	pron	<si1e*r*> <li1*uni>, <li1*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Atlantic: became a British colony in 1808 and gained independence (within the Commonwealth) in 1961; declared a republic in 1971; consists of coastal swamps rising to a plateau in the east. Official language: English. Religion: animist majority and Muslim. Currency: leone. Capital: Freetown. Pop.: 2730000 (1974). Area: 72326 sq. km (27925 sq. miles).
Sierra Leonean	sub
	head	Sierra Leone
	syl	Si+er+ra Le+on+e:an
	pos	adj. n.
Sierra Madre	0.
	syl	Si+er+ra Ma+dre
	pron	Spanish <1sjAra> <1maDrA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the main mountain system of Mexico, extending for 2500 km (1500 miles) southeast from the N border: consists of the {Sierra Madre Oriental} in the east, the {Sierra Madre Occidental} in the west, and the {Sierra Madre del Sur} in the south. Highest peak: Citlalt*'epetl, 5699 m (18134 ft.).
Sierra Morena	0.
	syl	Si+er+ra Mo+re:na
	pron	Spanish <1sjAra> <mo1rAna>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SW Spain, between the Guadiana and Guadalquivir Rivers. Highest peak: Estrella, 1299 m (4262 ft.).
Sierra Nevada	1.
	syl	Si+er+ra Ne+va+da
	pron	<si1e*r*> <ni1va:d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in E California, parallel to the Coast Ranges. Highest peak: Mount Whitney, 4418 m (14495 ft.).
Sierra Nevada	2.
	syl	Si+er+ra Ne+va+da
	pron	Spanish <1sjAra> <nA1$Ba@da>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE Spain, mostly in Granada and Almer*'ia provinces. Highest peak: Cerro de Mulhac*'en, 3478 m (11411 ft.).
siesta	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Latin sexta h*_ora the sixth hour, that is, noon
siesta	0.
	syl	si+es+ta
	pron	<si1est*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rest or nap, usually taken in the early afternoon, as in hot countries.
sieve	ety	Old English sife; related to Old Norse sef reed with hollow stalk, Old High German sib sieve, Dutch zeef 
sieve	1.
	syl	sieve
	pron	<siv>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for separating lumps from powdered material, straining liquids, grading particles, etc., consisting of a container with a mesh or perforated bottom through which the material is shaken or poured.
sieve	2.
	syl	sieve
	pron	<siv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who gossips and spreads secrets.
sieve	3.
	syl	sieve
	pron	<siv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass or cause to pass through a sieve.
sieve	4.
	syl	sieve
	pron	<siv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to separate or remove (lumps, materials, etc.) by use of a sieve.
sievelike	sub
	head	sieve
	syl	sieve+2like
	pos	adj.
sieve tube	0.
	syl	sieve tube
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an element of phloem tissue consisting of a longitudinal row of thin-walled elongated cells with perforations in their connecting walls through which food materials pass.
Emmanuel Joseph	infl
	head	Sieyes
	syl	Em:ma:nu:el Jo:seph
	pron	<eman$hel> <Zo1zef>
	pos	n.
Sieyes	0.
	syl	Sie:y*`es
	pron	French <sjA1jes>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1748-1836, French statesman, political theorist, and churchman, who became prominent during the Revolution following the publication of his pamphlet (1789). He was instrumental in bringing Napoleon I to power (1799).
sifaka	ety	from Malagasy
sifaka	0.
	syl	si+fa+ka
	pron	<si1fa:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large rare arboreal lemuroid primates, or of Madagascar, having long strikingly patterned or coloured fur: family
sift	ety	Old English siftan; related to Middle Low German siften to sift, Dutch ziften; see #7sieve 
sift	1.
	syl	sift
	pron	<sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sieve (sand, flour, etc.) in order to remove the coarser particles.
sift	2.
	syl	sift
	pron	<sift>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter (something) over a surface through a sieve.
sift	3.
	syl	sift
	pron	<sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate with or as if with a sieve; distinguish between.
sift	4.
	syl	sift
	pron	<sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine minutely.
	exam	1	to sift evidence.
sift	5.
	syl	sift
	pron	<sift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move as if through a sieve.
sifter	sub
	head	sift
	syl	sift+er
	pos	n.
siftings	0.
	syl	sift+ings
	pron	<1siftiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	material or particles separated out by or as if by a sieve.
sig	1.
	syl	sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	signature.
sig	2.
	syl	sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	signor.
sig	3.
	syl	sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	signore.
Sig	ety	Latin: sign
Sig	1.
	syl	Sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	sign*_a.
Sig	2.
	syl	Sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	signature.
Sig	3.
	syl	Sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	signor.
Sig	4.
	syl	Sig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	signore.
sigh	ety	Old English s*_ican, of obscure origin
sigh	1.
	syl	sigh
	pron	<sI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw in and exhale audibly a deep breath as an expression of weariness, despair, relief, etc.
sigh	2.
	syl	sigh
	pron	<sI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sound resembling this.
	exam	1	trees sighing in the wind.
sigh	3.
	syl	sigh
	pron	<sI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to yearn, long, or pine.
sigh	4.
	syl	sigh
	pron	<sI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter or express with sighing.
sigh	5.
	syl	sigh
	pron	<sI>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of sighing.
sigher	sub
	head	sigh
	syl	sigh+er
	pos	n.
sight	ety	Old English sihth; related to Old High German siht; see #7see 
sight	1.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or faculty of seeing; perception by the eyes; vision. Related adj.: {visual}.
sight	2.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of seeing.
sight	3.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of vision.
	exam	1	within sight of land.
sight	4.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	range of mental vision; point of view; judgment.
	exam	1	in his sight she could do nothing wrong.
sight	5.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a glimpse or view (esp. in the phrase {to catch sight of}) . $D. anything that is seen.
sight	6.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	anything worth seeing; spectacle.
	exam	1	the sights of London.
sight	7.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything unpleasant or undesirable to see.
	exam	1	his room was a sight&!
sight	8.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices or instruments used to assist the eye in making alignments or directional observations, esp. such a device used in aiming a gun.
sight	9.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an observation or alignment made with such a device.
sight	10.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity for observation.
sight	11.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	insight or skill.
a sight	12.
	head	sight
	syl	a sight.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a great deal.
	exam	1	she's a sight too good for him.
a sight for sore eyes	13.
	head	sight
	syl	a sight for sore eyes.
	def	a person or thing that one is pleased or relieved to see.
on sight	infl
	head	sight
	syl	on sight.
sight	14.a.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	as soon as seen.
sight	14.b.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	on presentation.
	exam	1	a bill payable at sight.
know by sight	15.
	head	sight
	syl	know by sight.
	def	to be familiar with the appearance of without having personal acquaintance.
	exam	1	I know Mr. Brown by sight but we have never spoken.
not by a long sight	16.
	head	sight
	syl	not by a long sight.
	qual	Informal.
	def	on no account; not at all.
sight	17.a.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme or very unusual.
sight	17.b.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	as; interj.
	def	that's marvellous&!
set one's sights on	18.
	head	sight
	syl	set one's sights on.
	def	to have (a specified goal) in mind; aim for.
sight unseen	19.
	head	sight
	syl	sight unseen.
	def	without having seen the object at issue.
	exam	1	to buy a car sight unseen.
sight	20.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to see, view, or glimpse.
sight	21.a.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to furnish with a sight or sights.
sight	21.b.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust the sight of.
sight	22.
	syl	sight
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to aim (a firearm) using the sight.
sightable	sub
	head	sight
	syl	sight+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sighter	sub
	head	sight
	syl	sight+er
	pos	n.
sighted	1.
	syl	sight+ed
	pron	<1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not blind.
sighted	2.
	syl	sight+ed
	pron	<1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having sight of a specified kind.
	exam	1	short-sighted.
sighter	0.
	syl	sight+er
	pron	<1sIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Shooting, archery.
	def	any of six practice shots allowed to each competitor in a tournament.
sightless	1.
	syl	sight+less
	pron	<1sItlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	blind.
sightless	2.
	syl	sight+less
	pron	<1sItlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	invisible.
sightlessly	sub
	head	sightless
	syl	sight+less+ly
	pos	adv.
sightlessness	sub
	head	sightless
	syl	sight+less+ness
	pos	n.
sightlier	infl
	head	sightly
	syl	sight+li+er
	pos	adj.
sightliest	infl
	head	sightly
	syl	sight+li+est.
	pos	adj.
sightly	1.
	syl	sight+ly
	pron	<1sItli>
	pos	adj.
	def	pleasing or attractive to see.
sightly	2.
	syl	sight+ly
	pron	<1sItli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	providing a pleasant view.
sightliness	sub
	head	sightly
	syl	sight+li+ness
	pos	n.
sight-reads	infl
	head	sight-read
	syl	sight-reads
	pron	<-2red>
	pos	vb.
sight-reading	infl
	head	sight-read
	syl	sight-read:ing
	pron	<-2red>
	pos	vb.
sight-read	infl
	syl	sight-read
	pron	<-2red>
	pos	vb.
sight-read	0.
	syl	sight-read
	pron	<1sIt2rEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing or play (music in a printed or written form) without previous preparation.
sight-reader	sub
	head	sight-read
	syl	sight-2read:er
	pos	n.
sightscreen	0.
	syl	sight+screen
	pron	<1sIt2skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a large white screen placed near the boundary behind the bowler to help the batsman see the ball.
sightsees	infl
	head	sightsee
	syl	sight+sees
	pos	vb.
sightseeing	infl
	head	sightsee
	syl	sight+see+ing
	pos	vb.
sightsaw	infl
	head	sightsee
	syl	sight+saw
	pos	vb.
sightseen	infl
	head	sightsee
	syl	sight+seen.
	pos	vb.
sightsee	0.
	syl	sight+see
	pron	<1sIt2sE>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to visit the famous or interesting sights of (a place). &- {#!sight+@!seer} &- {#!sight+@!see+ing}
sigil	ety	C17: from Latin sigillum a little sign, from signum a #7sign 
sigil	1.
	syl	sig+il
	pron	<1siJil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a seal or signet.
sigil	2.
	syl	sig+il
	pron	<1siJil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a sign or image supposedly having magical power.
sigillary	sub
	head	sigil
	syl	sig+il+lar:y
	pron	<1siJil*ri>
	pos	adj.
Sigismund	0.
	syl	Si:gis:mund
	pron	<1sigism*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	1368-1437, king of Hungary (1387-1437) and of Bohemia (1419-37); Holy Roman Emperor (1411-37). He helped to end the Great Schism in the Church; implicated in the death of Huss.
sigla	ety	Latin: plural of siglum, diminutive of signum sign
sigla	0.
	syl	sig+la
	pron	<1sigl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the list of symbols used in a book, usually collected together as part of the preliminaries.
sigloi	infl
	head	siglos
	syl	sig+loi
	pron	<-lci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siglos	0.
	syl	sig+los
	pron	<1siglos>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver coin of ancient Persia worth one twentieth of a daric.
sigma	1.
	syl	sig+ma
	pron	<1sigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the 18th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GS, #Gs or, when final, #Gc), a consonant, transliterated as
sigma	2.
	syl	sig+ma
	pron	<1sigm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the symbol #GS, indicating summation of the numbers or quantities indicated.
sigmate	0.
	syl	sig+mate
	pron	<1sigmit>, <-mAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like the Greek letter sigma or the Roman
sigmation	sub
	head	sigmate
	syl	sig+ma+tion
	pron	<sig1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
sigmoid	ety	C17: from Greek sigmoeid*_es sigma-shaped
sigmoid	1.
	syl	sig+moid
	pron	<1sigmcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	shaped like the letter S.
sigmoid	2.
	syl	sig+moid
	pron	<1sigmcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the sigmoid flexure of the large intestine.
sigmoid	3.
	syl	sig+moid
	pron	<1sigmcid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	See {sigmoid flexure}.
sigmoid flexure	1.
	syl	sig+moid flex+ure
	pos	n.
	def	the S-shaped bend in the final portion of the large intestine.
sigmoid flexure	2.
	syl	sig+moid flex+ure
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an S-shaped curve, as in the necks of certain birds.
sigmoidoscope	0.
	syl	sig+moid:o+scope
	pron	<sig1mcid*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument incorporating a light for the direct observation of the colon, rectum, and sigmoid flexure.
sigmoidoscopic	sub
	head	sigmoidoscope
	syl	sig+moid:o+scop+ic
	pron	<sig2mcid*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
sigmoidoscopy	sub
	head	sigmoidoscope
	syl	sig+moid+os+co+py
	pron	<2sigmcid1osk*pi>
	pos	n.
Sigmund	1.
	syl	Sig:mund
	pron	<1sigm*nd>, <1sEgmund>, German <1zEkmunt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the father of the hero Sigurd.
Sigmund	2.
	syl	Sig:mund
	pron	<1sigm*nd>, <1sEgmund>, German <1zEkmunt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Sieg@.mund} #!zi$:km$unt). king of the Netherlands, father of Siegfried.
sign	ety	C13: from Old French signe, from Latin signum a sign &- #!sign+a@.ble adj.
sign	1.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	something that indicates or acts as a token of a fact, condition, etc., that is not immediately or outwardly observable.
sign	2.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an action or gesture intended to convey information, a command, etc.
sign	3.a.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a board, placard, etc., displayed in public and inscribed with words or designs intended to inform, warn, etc.
sign	3.b.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sign painter.
sign	4.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an arbitrary or conventional mark or device that stands for a word, phrase, etc.
sign	5.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol used to indicate a mathematical operation.
	exam	1	a plus sign.
sign	6.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication or vestige.
	exam	1	the house showed no signs of being occupied.
sign	7.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a portentous or signifi?!cant event.
sign	8.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication, such as a scent or spoor, of the presence of an animal.
sign	9.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any objective evidence of the presence of a disease or disorder. Compare { {symptom} (sense 1)}.
sign	10.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	See {sign of the zodiac. ~}
sign	11.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	to write (one's name) as a signature to (a document, etc.) in attestation, confirmation, ratification, etc.
sign	12.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to make a sign; signal.
sign	13.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	to engage or be engaged by written agreement, as a player for a team, etc.
sign	14.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outline in gestures a sign over, esp. the sign of the cross.
sign	15.
	syl	sign
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate by or as if by a sign; betoken. {~} See also {sign away, sign in, sign off, sign on, sign out, sign up}.
signer	sub
	head	sign
	syl	sign+er
	pos	n.
Paul	infl
	head	Signac
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Signac	0.
	syl	Si:gnac
	pron	French <si1$jak>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1935, French neo?!impressionist painter, influenced by Seurat.
signal	ety	C16: from Old French seignal, from Medieval Latin sign*_ale, from Latin signum #7sign 
signal	1.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	n.
	def	any sign, gesture, token, etc., that serves to communicate information.
signal	2.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that acts as an incitement to action.
	exam	1	the rise in prices was a signal for rebellion.
signal	3.a.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable parameter, such as a current or electromagnetic wave, by which information is conveyed through an electronic circuit, communications system, etc.
signal	3.b.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	n.
	def	the information so conveyed.
signal	3.c.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	signal strength;
	exam	2	a signal generator.
signal	4.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinguished or conspicuous.
signal	5.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	adj.
	def	used to give or act as a signal.
signals	infl
	head	signal
	or	signals
	syl	sig+nals
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
signalling	infl
	head	signal
	or	signaling
	syl	sig+nal+ling
	pos	vb.
signalled	infl
	head	signal
	or	signaled
	syl	sig+nalled
	pos	vb.
signaling	infl
	head	signal
	or	signalling
	syl	sig+nal+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
signaled	infl
	head	signal
	or	signalled
	syl	sig+naled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
signal	6.
	syl	sig+nal
	pron	<1signL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to communicate (a message, etc.) to (a person).
signaller	sub
	head	signal
	syl	sig+nal+ler
	pos	n.
signal box	1.
	syl	sig+nal box
	pos	n.
	def	a building containing manually operated signal levers for all the railway lines in its section.
signal box	2.
	syl	sig+nal box
	pos	n.
	def	a control point for a large area of a railway system, operated electrically and semiautomatically.
signalise	alt
	head	signalize
	or	signalize
	syl	sig+nal+ise
	pron	<1sign*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
signalize	1.
	or	signalise
	syl	sig+nal+ize
	pron	<1sign*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make noteworthy or conspicuous.
signalize	2.
	or	signalise
	syl	sig+nal+ize
	pron	<1sign*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to point out carefully.
signally	0.
	syl	sig+nal+ly
	pron	<1sign*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	conspicuously or especially.
signalmen	infl
	head	signalman
	syl	sig:nal+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signalman	1.
	syl	sig:nal+man
	pron	<1signLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway employee in charge of the signals and points within a section.
signalman	2.
	syl	sig:nal+man
	pron	<1signLm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who sends and receives signals, esp. in the navy.
signalment	ety	from French signalement, from signaler to distinguish
signalment	0.
	syl	sig+nal+ment
	pron	<1signLm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a detailed description of a person, for identification or use in police records.
signal-to-noise ratio	0.
	syl	sig:nal-to-noise ra+ti:o
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of one parameter, such as power of a wanted signal to the same parameter of the noise at a specified point in an electronic circuit, etc.
signatory	ety	C17: from Latin sign*_at*_orius concerning sealing, from sign*_are to mark out, seal, from signum a mark
signatories	infl
	head	signatory
	syl	sig+na+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signatory	1.
	syl	sig+na+to:ry
	pron	<1sign*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has signed a document such as a treaty or contract or an organi?!zation, state, etc., on whose behalf such a document has been signed. {~}
signatory	2.
	syl	sig+na+to:ry
	pron	<1sign*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	having signed a document, treaty, etc.
signature	ety	C16: from Old French, from Medieval Latin sign*_atura, from Latin sign*_are to sign
signature	1.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the name of a person or a mark or sign representing his name, marked by himself or by an authorized deputy.
signature	2.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of signing one's name.
signature	3.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive mark, characteristic, etc., that identifies a person or thing.
signature	4.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	See {key signature, time signature}.
signature	5.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a medical prescription that instructs a patient how frequently and in what amounts he should take a drug or agent. Abbrevs.: {sig., S}.
signature	6.a.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of paper printed with several pages that upon folding will become a section or sections of a book.
signature	6.b.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a sheet so folded.
signature	6.c.
	syl	sig+na+ture
	pron	<1signiC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, esp. a letter, printed on the first page of a signature.
signature tune	0.
	syl	sig+na+ture tune
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a melody used to introduce or identify a television or radio programme, a dance band, a perform?!er, etc. Also called (esp. U.S.): {theme song}.
sign away	0.
	syl	sign a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dispose of or lose by or as if by signing a document.
	exam	1	he signed away all his rights.
signboard	0.
	syl	sign+board
	pron	<1sIn2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board carrying a sign or notice, esp. one used to advertise a product, event, etc.
signet	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin sign*_etum a little seal, from Latin signum a #7sign 
signet	1.
	syl	sig+net
	pron	<1signit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small seal, esp. one as part of a finger ring.
signet	2.
	syl	sig+net
	pron	<1signit>
	pos	n.
	def	a seal used to stamp or authenticate documents.
signet	3.
	syl	sig+net
	pron	<1signit>
	pos	n.
	def	the impression made by such a seal.
signet	4.
	syl	sig+net
	pron	<1signit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stamp or authenticate with a signet.
signet ring	0.
	syl	sig+net ring
	pos	n.
	def	a finger ring bearing a signet.
significance	1.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cance
	pron	<sig1nifik*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	consequence or impor?!tance.
significance	2.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cance
	pron	<sig1nifik*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something signified, expressed, or intended.
significance	3.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cance
	pron	<sig1nifik*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being significant.
significant	ety	C16: from Latin signific*_are to #7signify 
significant	1.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<sig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing a meaning; indicative.
significant	2.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<sig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a covert or implied meaning; suggestive.
significant	3.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<sig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	important, notable, or momentous.
significant	4.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cant
	pron	<sig1nifik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	of or relating to a difference between a result derived from a hypothesis and its observed value that is too large to be attributed to chance and that therefore tends to refute the hypothesis.
significantly	sub
	head	significant
	syl	sig+1nif:i+cant+ly
	pos	adv.
significant figures	1.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cant fig+ures
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	the figures of a number that express a magnitude to a specified degree of accuracy, rounding up or down the final figure.
	exam	1	3.141 59 to four significant figures is 3.142.
significant figures	2.
	syl	sig+nif:i+cant fig+ures
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	the number of such figures.
	exam	1	3.142 has four significant figures.
signification	1.
	syl	sig+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2signifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is signified; meaning or sense.
signification	2.
	syl	sig+ni+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2signifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of signifying.
significative	1.
	syl	sig+nif:i+ca+tive
	pron	<sig1nifik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sign, mark, etc.
	def	symbolic.
significative	2.
	syl	sig+nif:i+ca+tive
	pron	<sig1nifik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {significant}.
significatively	sub
	head	significative
	syl	sig+1nif:i+ca+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
significativeness	sub
	head	significative
	syl	sig+1nif:i+ca+tive+ness
	pos	n.
signify	ety	C13: from Old French signifier, from Latin signific*_are, from signum a sign, mark+ facere to make
signifies	infl
	head	signify
	syl	sig+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
signifying	infl
	head	signify
	syl	sig+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
signified	infl
	head	signify
	syl	sig+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
signify	1.
	syl	sig+ni+fy
	pron	<1signi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to indicate, show, or suggest.
signify	2.
	syl	sig+ni+fy
	pron	<1signi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to imply or portend.
	exam	1	the clouds signified the coming storm.
signify	3.
	syl	sig+ni+fy
	pron	<1signi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to stand as a symbol, sign, etc. (for).
signify	4.
	syl	sig+ni+fy
	pron	<1signi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to be significant or important.
signifiable	sub
	head	signify
	syl	sig+ni+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
signifier	sub
	head	signify
	syl	sig+ni+2fi+er
	pos	n.
sign in	1.
	syl	sign in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to sign or cause to sign a register, as at a hotel, club, etc.
sign in	2.
	syl	sign in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become a member, as of a club.
sign language	0.
	syl	sign lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	any system of communication by manual signs or gestures, such as one used by the deaf.
sign manual	0.
	syl	sign man+u:al
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person's signature in his own hand, esp. that of a sovereign on an official document.
sign off	1.
	syl	sign off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to announce the end of a radio or television programme, esp. at the end of a day.
sign off	2.
	syl	sign off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to make a conventional bid indicating to one's partner that one wishes the bidding to stop.
sign off	3.
	syl	sign off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw or retire from (an activity).
sign off	4.
	syl	sign off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a doctor
	def	to declare unfit for work, because of illness.
sign of the cross	0.
	syl	sign of the cross
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a gesture in which the right hand is moved from the forehead to the breast and from the left shoulder to the right to describe the form of a cross in order to invoke the grace of Christ.
sign of the zodiac	0.
	syl	sign of the zo+di+ac
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 12 equal areas, 30?% wide, into which the zodiac can be divided, named after the 12 zodiacal constellations. In astrology, it is thought that a person's psychological type and attitudes to life can be correlated with the sign in which the sun lay at the moment of his birth and to a lesser extent with the signs in which other planets lay at this time. Also called: {sign}. See also { {planet} (sense 3), {house} (sense 9)}.
sign on	1.
	syl	sign on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hire or employ.
sign on	2.
	syl	sign on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to commit oneself to a job, activity, etc.
sign on	3.
	syl	sign on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to register at a labour exchange.
signior	alt
	head	signor
	or	signor
	syl	si+gnior
	pron	<1sEnjc:>, Italian <si$j1$jo:r>
	pos	n.
signors	infl
	head	signor
	or	signori
	syl	si+gnors
	pron	Italian <-1$jo:ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signori	infl
	head	signor
	or	signors
	syl	si+gnor:i
	pron	Italian <-1$jo:ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signor	0.
	or	signior
	syl	si+gnor
	pron	<1sEnjc:>, Italian <si$j1$jo:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian man: usually used before a name as a title equivalent to
signora	ety	Italian, feminine of #7signore 
signoras	infl
	head	signora
	or	signore
	syl	si+gno+ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signore	infl
	head	signora
	or	signoras
	syl	si+gno+re
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signora	0.
	syl	si+gno+ra
	pron	<si:n1jc:r*>, Italian <si$j1$jo:ra>
	pos	n.
	qual	Italian
	def	-re). a married Italian woman: a title of address equivalent to when placed before a name or when used alone.
signore	ety	Italian, ultimately from Latin senior an elder, from senex an old man
signori	infl
	head	signore
	syl	si+gno+ri
	pron	<-ri>, Italian <-ri>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signore	0.
	syl	si+gno+re
	pron	<si:n1jc:rE>, Italian <si$j1$jo:rA>, Italian <-ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian man: a title of respect equivalent to when used alone.
Luca	infl
	head	Signorelli
	syl	Lu:ca
	pron	<1lu:ka>
	pos	n.
Signorelli	0.
	syl	Si:gno:rel:li
	pron	Italian <2si$j$jo1relli>
	pos	n.
	def	??1441-1523, Italian painter, noted for his frescoes.
signorina	ety	Italian, diminutive of #7signora 
signorinas	infl
	head	signorina
	or	signorine
	syl	si+gnor:i+nas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signorine	infl
	head	signorina
	or	signorinas
	syl	si+gnor:i+ne
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signorina	0.
	syl	si+gnor:i+na
	pron	<2sEnjc:1rEn*>, Italian <2si$j$jo1rEna>
	pos	n.
	qual	Italian
	def	-ne). an unmarried Italian woman: a title of address equivalent to when placed before a name or or when used alone.
signories	infl
	head	signory
	syl	si+gnor:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
signory	0.
	syl	si+gnor:y
	pron	<1sEnj*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {seignory}.
sign out	0.
	syl	sign out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to sign (one's name) to indicate that one is leaving a place.
	exam	1	he signed out for the evening.
signpost	1.
	syl	sign+post
	pron	<1sIn2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a post bearing a sign that shows the way, as at a roadside.
signpost	2.
	syl	sign+post
	pron	<1sIn2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	something that serves as a clue or indication; sign.
signpost	3.
	syl	sign+post
	pron	<1sIn2p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to mark with signposts.
signpost	4.
	syl	sign+post
	pron	<1sIn2p*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to indicate direction towards.
	exam	1	the campsite is signposted from the road.
sign up	0.
	syl	sign up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to enlist or cause to enlist, as for military service.
Sigurd	0.
	syl	Sig:urd
	pron	<1sigu*d>, German <1zEgurt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a hero who killed the dragon Fafnir to gain the treasure of Andvari, won Brynhild for Gunnar by deception, and then was killed by her when she discovered the fraud. His wife was Gudrun. German counterpart: {Siegfried}.
Sihanouk	0.
	syl	Si:han:ouk
	pron	<1si*nuk>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {No@.ro@.dom} (@!n$Ar$$#!d$Am). born 1922, Cambodian statesman; king (1941-55); prime minister (1955-60), after which he became head of state. He was deposed in 1970 but reinstated (1975-76) following the victory of the Khmer Rouge in the civil war.
sika	ety	from Japanese shika 
sika	0.
	syl	si:ka
	pron	<1sEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese forest-dwelling deer, having a brown coat, spotted with white in summer, and a large white patch on the rump.
Sikang	0.
	syl	Si+kang
	pron	<1SE1k@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of W China: established in 1928 from part of W Szechwan and E Tibet; dissolved in 1955.
sike	ety	Old English s*_ic; related to Old Norse s*_ik ditch, Middle Low German s*_ik puddle
sike	0.
	syl	sike
	pron	<sIk>, <sik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a small stream or gulley.
Sikh	ety	C18: from Hindi, literally: disciple, from Sanskrit *'siksati he studies &- #!Sikh+@!ism n.
Sikh	1.
	syl	Sikh
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a reformed Hindu sect, founded in the 16th century, that teaches monotheism and that has the Granth as its chief religious document, rejecting the authority of the Vedas.
Sikh	2.
	syl	Sikh
	pron	<sEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Sikhs or their religious beliefs and customs.
Si Kiang	0.
	syl	Si Kiang
	pron	<1sE> <1kj@G>, <kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Si}.
Siking	0.
	syl	Si+king
	pron	<1sE1kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Sian}.
Sikkim	0.
	syl	Sik+kim
	pron	<1sikim>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India: under British control (1861-1947); became an Indian protectorate in 1950 and an Indian state in 1975; lies in the Himalayas, rising to over 8600 m (28200 ft.) in Kanchenjunga in the north. Capital: Gangtok. Pop.: 208609 (1971). Area: 7325 sq. km (2828 sq. miles).
Sikkimese	sub
	head	Sikkim
	syl	Sik+ki+1mese
	pos	adj. n.
Igor	infl
	head	Sikorsky
	syl	I:gor.
	pos	n.
Sikorsky	0.
	syl	Si:kor:sky
	pron	<si1kc:ski>
	pos	n.
	def	1889-1972, U.S. aeronautical engineer, born in Russia. He designed and flew the first four-engined aircraft (1913) and designed the first successful helicopter (1939).
silage	ety	C19: alteration (influenced by #7silo) of #7ensilage 
silage	0.
	syl	si+lage
	pron	<1sIliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any crop harvested while green for fodder and kept succulent by partial fermentation in a silo. Also called: {ensilage}.
Silastic	0.
	syl	Si+las+tic
	pron	<si1l@stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a flexible inert silicone rubber, used esp. in prosthetic medicine.
sild	ety	Norwegian
sild	0.
	syl	sild
	pron	<sild>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small young herrings, esp. when prepared and canned in Norway.
sile	ety	probably from Old Norse; compare Swedish and Norwegian dialect sila to pass through a strainer
sile	0.
	syl	sile
	pron	<sIl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to pour with rain.
silence	1.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being silent.
silence	2.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the absence of sound or noise; stillness.
silence	3.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	refusal or failure to speak, communicate, etc., when expected.
	exam	1	his silence on the subject of their promotion was alarming.
silence	4.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time without noise.
silence	5.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	oblivion or obscurity.
silence	6.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to silence.
silence	7.
	syl	si+lence
	pron	<1sIl*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a stop to; extinguish.
	exam	1	to silence all com?!plaint.
silencer	1.
	syl	si+lenc+er
	pron	<1sIl*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device designed to reduce noise, esp. the tubular device containing baffle plates in the exhaust system of a motor vehicle. U.S. name: {muffler}.
silencer	2.
	syl	si+lenc+er
	pron	<1sIl*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tubular device fitted to the muzzle of a firearm to deaden the report.
silencer	3.
	syl	si+lenc+er
	pron	<1sIl*ns*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that silences.
silent	ety	C16: from Latin sil*_ens, from sil*_ere to be quiet
silent	1.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by an absence or near absence of noise or sound.
	exam	1	a silent house.
silent	2.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to speak very little or not at all.
silent	3.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to speak.
silent	4.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing to speak, communicate, etc., when expected.
	exam	1	the witness chose to remain silent.
silent	5.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not spoken or expressed.
	exam	1	silent assent.
silent	6.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not active or in operation.
	exam	1	a silent volcano.
silent	7.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a letter
	def	used in the conventional orthography of a word but no longer pronounced in that word.
	exam	1	the @6k@9 in @6know@9 is silent.
silent	8.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a film that has no accompanying soundtrack, esp. one made before 1927, when such soundtracks were developed.
silent	9.
	syl	si+lent
	pron	<1sIl*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a silent film.
silently	sub
	head	silent
	syl	si+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
silentness	sub
	head	silent
	syl	si+lent+ness
	pos	n.
silent majority	0.
	syl	si+lent ma+jor+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a presumed moderate majority of the citizens who are too passive to make their views known.
silent partner	0.
	syl	si+lent part+ner
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {sleeping partner}.
Silenus	1.
	syl	Si:le:nus
	pron	<sI1lEn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	chief of the satyrs and foster father to Dionysus: often depicted riding drunkenly on a donkey.
Silenus	2.
	syl	Si:le:nus
	pron	<sI1lEn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	one of a class of woodland deities, closely similar to the satyrs.
silesia	ety	C17: Latinized form of German Schlesien 
silesia	0.
	syl	si+le:si:a
	pron	<sI1lESi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a twill-weave fabric of cotton or other fibre, used esp. for pockets, linings, etc.
Silesia	0.
	syl	Si+le:si:a
	pron	<sI1lESi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Europe around the upper and middle Oder valley: mostly annexed by Prussia in 1742 but became almost wholly Polish in 1945; rich coal and iron ore deposits. Polish name: {*'Sl*,ask}. Czech name: {Slezsko}. German name: {Schlesien}. &- {Si+#!le@.si@.an}
silex	ety	C16: from Latin: hard stone, flint
silex	0.
	syl	si+lex
	pron	<1sIleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of heat-resistant glass made from fused quartz.
silhouette	ety	C18: named after *'Etienne de Silhouette (1709-67), French politician, perhaps referring to silhouettes as partial portraits, with a satirical allusion to Silhouette's brief career as controller-general (1759)
silhouette	1.
	syl	sil+hou+ette
	pron	<2silu:1et>
	pos	n.
	def	the outline of a solid figure as cast by its shadow.
silhouette	2.
	syl	sil+hou+ette
	pron	<2silu:1et>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline drawing filled in with black, often a profile portrait cut out of black paper and mounted on a light ground.
silhouette	3.
	syl	sil+hou+ette
	pron	<2silu:1et>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to appear in silhouette.
silica	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin: #7silex 
silica	1.
	syl	sil:i+ca
	pron	<1silik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dioxide of silicon, occurring naturally as quartz, cristobalite, and tridymite. It is a refractory insoluble material used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, and abrasives.
silica	2.
	syl	sil:i+ca
	pron	<1silik*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {silica glass}.
silica gel	0.
	syl	sil:i+ca gel
	pos	n.
	def	an amorphous form of silica capable of absorb?!ing large quantities of water: used in drying gases and oils, as a carrier for catalysts and an anticaking agent for cosmetics.
silica glass	0.
	syl	sil:i+ca glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {quartz glass}.
silicate	0.
	syl	sil:i+cate
	pron	<1silikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt or ester of silicic acid, esp. one of a large number of usually insoluble salts with polymeric negative ions having a structure formed of tetrahedrons of SiO\4 groups linked in rings, chains, sheets, or three dimensional frameworks. Silicates constitute a large proportion of the earth's minerals and are present in cement and glass.
silicious	alt
	head	siliceous
	or	siliceous
	syl	si+li+cious
	pron	<si1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
siliceous	1.
	or	silicious
	syl	si+li+ceous
	pron	<si1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing silica.
	exam	1	siliceous deposits;
	exam	2	a siliceous clay.
siliceous	2.
	or	silicious
	syl	si+li+ceous
	pron	<si1liS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing in or needing soil rich in silica.
silicic	0.
	syl	si+lic+ic
	pron	<si1lisik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or containing silicon or an acid obtained from silicon.
silicic acid	0.
	syl	si+lic+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white gelatinous substance obtained by adding an acid to a solution of sodium silicate. It has an ill-defined composition and is best regarded as hydrated silica, SiO\2. H\2O.
silicide	0.
	syl	sil:i+cide
	pron	<1sili2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of binary compounds formed between silicon and certain metals.
siliciferous	0.
	syl	sil:i+cif+er+ous
	pron	<2sili1sif*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	containing or yielding silicon or silica.
silicifies	infl
	head	silicify
	syl	si+lic:i+fies
	pos	vb.
silicifying	infl
	head	silicify
	syl	si+lic:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
silicified	infl
	head	silicify
	syl	si+lic:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
silicify	0.
	syl	si+lic:i+fy
	pron	<si1lisi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert or be converted into silica.
	exam	1	silicified wood.
silicification	sub
	head	silicify
	syl	si+2lic:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
silicium	0.
	syl	si+lic+i:um
	pron	<si1lisi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare name for {silicon}.
silicle	ety	C18: from Latin silicula a small pod; see #7siliqua 
silicula	infl
	head	silicle
	or	silicule
	syl	si+lic:u+la
	pron	<si1likjul*>
	pos	n.
silicule	infl
	head	silicle
	or	silicula
	syl	sil:i+cule
	pron	<1sili2kju:l>
	pos	n.
silicle	0.
	syl	sil:i+cle
	pron	<1silikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a short broad siliqua, occurring in such cruciferous plants as honesty and shepherd's purse.
silicon	ety	C19: from #7silica, on the model of boron, carbon 
silicon	0.
	syl	sil:i+con
	pron	<1silik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle metalloid element that exists in two allotropic forms; occurs principally in sand, quartz, granite, feldspar, and clay. It is usually a grey crystalline solid but is also found as a brown amorphous powder. It is used in transistors, rectifiers, solar cells, and in alloys. Its compounds are widely used in glass manufacture, the building industry, and in the form of silicones. Symbol: Si; atomic no.: 14; atomic wt.: 28.09; valency: 4; relative density: 2.33; melting pt.: 1410?%C; boiling pt.: 2355?%C.
silicon carbide	0.
	syl	sil:i+con car+bide
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely hard bluish-black insoluble crystalline substance produced by heating carbon with sand at a high temperature and used as an abrasive and refractory material. Silicon carbide whiskers have a high tensile strength and are used in composites; very pure crystals are used as semiconductors. Formula: SiC.
silicon controlled rectifier	0.
	syl	sil:i+con con+trolled rec+ti+fi+er
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor rectifier whose forward current between two electrodes, the anode and cathode, is initiated by means of a signal applied to a third electrode, the gate. The current subsequently becomes independent of the signal; the solid-state equivalent of the thyratron. Abbrev.: {SCR}. Also called: {thyristor}.
silicone	0.a.
	syl	sil:i+cone
	pron	<1sili2k*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a large class of polymeric synthetic materials that usually have resistance to temperature, water, and chemicals, and good insulating and lubricating properties, making them suitable for wide use as oils, water-repellents, resins, etc. Chemically they have alternate silicon and oxygen atoms with the silicon atoms bound to organic groups.
silicone	0.b.
	syl	sil:i+cone
	pron	<1sili2k*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	as modifier; silicone rubber.
	def	See also {siloxane}.
silicosis	0.
	syl	sil:i+co+sis
	pron	<2sili1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a form of pneumoconiosis caused by breathing in tiny particles of silica, quartz, or slate, and characterized by shortness of breath and fibrotic changes in the tissues of the lungs.
siliculose	0.
	syl	si+lic:u+lose
	pron	<si1likju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain cruciferous plants such as honesty
	def	producing silicles.
siliqua	ety	C18: via French from Latin siliqua a pod
silique	alt
	head	siliqua
	or	siliqua
	syl	si+lique
	pron	<si1lEk>, <1silik>
	pos	n.
siliquae	infl
	head	siliqua
	syl	si+li+quae
	pron	<-1lEkwE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siliquas	infl
	head	siliqua
	or	siliques
	syl	si+li+quas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siliques	infl
	head	siliqua
	or	siliquas
	syl	si+liques.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
siliqua	0.
	or	silique
	syl	si+li+qua
	pron	<si1lEkw*>, <1silikw*>
	pos	n.
	def	the long dry dehiscent fruit of cruciferous plants, such as the wallflower, consisting of two compartments separated by a central septum to which the seeds are attached.
siliquaceous	sub
	head	siliqua
	syl	sil:i+qua+ceous
	pron	<2sili1kwAS*s>
	pos	adj.
siliquose	sub
	head	siliqua
	or	siliquous
	syl	sil:i+quose
	pron	<1sili2kw*us>
	pos	adj.
siliquous	sub
	head	siliqua
	or	siliquose
	syl	sil:i+quous
	pron	<1silikw*s>
	pos	adj.
silk	ety	Old English sioluc; compare Old Norse silki, Greek s*_erikon, Korean sir; all ultimately from Chinese ss*vu silk
silk	1.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	def	the very fine soft lustrous fibre produced by a silkworm to make its cocoon.
silk	2.a.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	def	thread or fabric made from this fibre.
silk	2.b.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a silk dress.
silk	3.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of this.
silk	4.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	def	a very fine fibre produced by a spider to build its web, nest, or cocoon.
silk	5.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	def	the tuft of long fine styles on an ear of maize.
silk	6.a.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	def	the gown worn by a Queen's (or King's) Counsel.
silk	6.b.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a Queen's (or King's) Counsel.
take silk	6.c.
	head	silk
	syl	take silk.
	def	to become a Queen's (or King's) Counsel.
silk	7.
	syl	silk
	pron	<silk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. of maize
	def	to develop long hairlike styles.
silklike	sub
	head	silk
	syl	silk+2like
	pos	adj.
silkaline	ety	C20: from #7silk+ -aline, from -oline as in #7crinoline 
silkalene	alt
	head	silkaline
	or	silkaline
	syl	silk:a+lene
	pron	<2silk*1lEn>
	pos	n.
silkaline	0.
	or	silkalene
	syl	silk:a+line
	pron	<2silk*1lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine smooth cotton fabric used for linings, etc.
silk cotton	0.
	syl	silk cot+ton
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kapok}.
silk-cotton tree	0.
	syl	silk-cot:ton tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical bombacaceous trees of the genus esp. having seeds covered with silky hairs from which kapok is obtained. Also called: {kapok tree}.
silken	1.
	syl	silk+en
	pron	<1silk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of silk.
silken	2.
	syl	silk+en
	pron	<1silk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling silk in smoothness or gloss.
silken	3.
	syl	silk+en
	pron	<1silk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	dressed in silk.
silken	4.
	syl	silk+en
	pron	<1silk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	soft and delicate.
silken	5.
	syl	silk+en
	pron	<1silk*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	luxurious or elegant.
silk hat	0.
	syl	silk hat
	pos	n.
	def	a man's top hat covered with silk.
silk-screen printing	0.
	syl	silk-screen print+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {screen process}.
silkweed	0.
	syl	silk+weed
	pron	<1silk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {milkweed} (sense 1)}.
silkworm	1.
	syl	silk+worm
	pron	<1silk2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of the Chinese moth that feeds on the leaves of the mulberry tree: widely cultivated as a source of silk.
silkworm	2.
	syl	silk+worm
	pron	<1silk2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related larvae.
silkworm moth	3.
	head	silkworm
	syl	silkworm moth.
	def	the moth of any of these larvae.
silkier	infl
	head	silky
	syl	silk:i+er
	pos	adj.
silkiest	infl
	head	silky
	syl	silk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
silky	1.
	syl	silk:y
	pron	<1silki>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling silk in texture; glossy.
silky	2.
	syl	silk:y
	pron	<1silki>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of silk.
silky	3.
	syl	silk:y
	pron	<1silki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a voice, manner, etc.
	def	suave; smooth.
silky	4.
	syl	silk:y
	pron	<1silki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	covered with long fine soft hairs.
	exam	1	silky leaves.
silkily	sub
	head	silky
	syl	silk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
silkiness	sub
	head	silky
	syl	silk:i+ness
	pos	n.
silky oak	0.
	syl	silk:y oak
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees of the Australian genus esp. having divided leaves and showy clusters of orange, red, or white flowers: cultivated in the tropics as shade trees: family
sill	ety	Old English syll; related to Old Norse svill sill, Icelandic svoli tree trunk, Old High German swella sill, Latin solum ground
sill	1.
	syl	sill
	pron	<sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelf at the bottom of a window inside a room.
sill	2.
	syl	sill
	pron	<sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal piece along the outside lower member of a window, that throws water clear of the wall below.
sill	3.
	syl	sill
	pron	<sil>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower horizontal member of a window or door frame.
sill	4.
	syl	sill
	pron	<sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous horizontal member placed on top of a foundation wall in order to carry a timber framework.
sill	5.
	syl	sill
	pron	<sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat usually horizontal mass of igneous rock, situated between two layers of older sedimentary rock, that was formed by an intrusion of magma.
sillabub	0.
	syl	sil+la+bub
	pron	<1sil*2b^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {syllabub}.
Frans Eemil	infl
	head	Sillanpaa
	syl	Frans Ee:mil
	pron	<frans 1A:mil). 1888-1964, Finnish writAr, notAd for his novAls>
	pos	n.
Sillanpaa	0.
	syl	Sil:lan:p*"a*"a
	pron	Finnish <1sillamp@:>
	pos	n.
	usage	Meek Heritage 1919
	def	and (1931): Nobel prize for literature 1939.
sillimanite	ety	C19: named after Benjamin Silliman (1779-1864), U.S. chemist
sillimanite	0.
	syl	sil+li+ma+nite
	pron	<1silim*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, brown, or green fibrous mineral that consists of aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form and occurs in metamorphic rocks. Formula: Al\2SiO\5.
silly	ety	C15 (in the sense: pitiable, hence the later senses: foolish): from Old English s*_@alig (unattested) happy, from s*_@al happiness; related to Gothic s*_els good
sillier	infl
	head	silly
	syl	sil+li+er
	pos	adj.
silliest	infl
	head	silly
	syl	sil+li+est.
	pos	adj.
silly	1.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in good sense; absurd.
silly	2.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous, trivial, or superficial.
silly	3.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeble-minded.
silly	4.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dazed, as from a blow.
silly	5.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	homely or humble.
silly	6.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; Cricket. of a fielding position
	def	near the batsman's wicket.
	exam	1	silly mid-on.
silly	7.
	syl	sil+ly
	pron	<1sili>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called {sil@.ly-bil@.ly}. a foolish person.
silliness	sub
	head	silly
	syl	sil+li+ness
	pos	n.
silly season	0.
	syl	sil+ly sea+son
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a period, usually during the hot summer months, when journalists fill space reporting on frivolous events and activities.
silo	ety	C19: from Spanish, perhaps from Celtic
silos	infl
	head	silo
	syl	si:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
silo	1.
	syl	si:lo
	pron	<1sIl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pit, trench, horizontal container, or tower, often cylindrical in shape, in which silage is made and stored.
silo	2.
	syl	si:lo
	pron	<1sIl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a strengthened underground position in which missile systems are sited for protection against attack.
Siloam	0.
	syl	Si+lo+am
	pron	<sI1l*u*m>, <si->
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a pool in Jerusalem where Jesus cured a man of his blindness (John 9).
Ignazio	infl
	head	Silone
	syl	I:gna:zio
	pron	<i$j1$jattsjo>
	pos	n.
Silone	0.
	syl	Si:lo:ne
	pron	Italian <si1lo:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-78, Italian writer, noted for his humanitarian socialistic novels, (1933) and (1937).
siloxane	ety	C20: from #7sil (#7icon) #7+ox (#7ygen) #7+ (#7meth) #7ane 
siloxane	0.
	syl	si+lox+ane
	pron	<si1loksAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of compounds containing alternate silicon and oxygen atoms with the silicon atoms bound to hydrogen atoms or organic groups. Many are highly complex polymers. See also {silicone}.
silt	ety	C15: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian, Danish sylt salt marsh; related to Old High German sulza salt marsh; see #7salt 
silt	1.
	syl	silt
	pron	<silt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine deposit of mud, clay, etc., esp. one in a river or lake. {~}
silt	2.
	syl	silt
	pron	<silt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to fill or become filled with silt; choke.
siltation	sub
	head	silt
	syl	sil+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
silty	sub
	head	silt
	syl	silt:y
	pos	adj.
siltstone	0.
	syl	silt+stone
	pron	<1silt2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of fine sandstone formed from consolidated silt.
Silures	0.
	syl	Si+lu+res
	pron	<sI1lu*rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a powerful and warlike tribe of ancient Britain, living chiefly in SE Wales, who fiercely resisted Roman invaders in the 1st century #7a.d.
Silurian	1.
	syl	Si+lu+ri:an
	pron	<sI1lu*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the third period of the Palaeozoic era, between the Ordovician and Devonian periods, which lasted for 40 million years, during which fishes first appeared.
Silurian	2.
	syl	Si+lu+ri:an
	pron	<sI1lu*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Silures.
the	3.
	head	Silurian
	syl	the.
	def	the Silurian period or rock system.
silurid	ety	C19: from Latin sil*_urus, from Greek silouros a river-fish
silurid	1.
	syl	si+lu+rid
	pron	<sI1lu*rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater teleost fish of the Eurasian family including catfish, such as ({European catfish}) , that have an elongated body, naked skin, and a long anal fin.
silurid	2.
	syl	si+lu+rid
	pron	<sI1lu*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
silva	0.
	syl	sil+va
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sylva}.
silvan	0.
	syl	sil+van
	pron	<1silv*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {sylvan}.
Silvanus	ety	Latin: from silva woodland
Sylvanus	alt
	head	Silvanus
	or	Silvanus
	syl	Syl:va:nus
	pron	<sil1vAn*s>
	pos	n.
Silvanus	0.
	or	Sylvanus
	syl	Sil:va:nus
	pron	<sil1vAn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roman myth.
	def	the Roman god of woodlands, fields, and flocks. Greek counterpart: {Pan}.
silver	ety	Old English siolfor; related to Old Norse silfr, Gothic silubr, Old High German silabar, Old Slavonic sirebro 
silver	1.a.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very ductile malleable brilliant greyish-white element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal. It occurs free and in argentite and other ores: used in jewellery, tableware, coinage, electrical contacts, and in electroplating. Its compounds are used in photography. Symbol: Ag; atomic no.: 47; atomic wt.: 107.870; valency: 1 or 2; relative density: 10.5; melting pt.: 961.93?%C; boiling pt.: 2212?%C.
silver	1.b.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a silver coin.
	def	Related adj.: {argent}.
silver	2.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	coin made of this metal.
silver	3.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	cutlery, whether made of silver or not.
silver	4.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any household articles made of silver.
silver	5.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	any of a number of silver compounds used either as photosensitive substances in emulsions or as sensitizers.
silver	6.a.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant or light greyish-white colour.
silver	6.b.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	silver hair.
silver	7.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-articulated.
	exam	1	silver speech.
silver	8.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	denoting the 25th in a series, esp. an annual series.
	exam	1	a silver wedding anniversary.
silver	9.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat with silver or a silvery substance.
	exam	1	to silver a spoon.
silver	10.
	syl	sil+ver
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become silvery in colour.
silverer	sub
	head	silver
	syl	sil+ver+er
	pos	n.
silver age	1.
	syl	sil+ver age
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek and Roman mythology
	def	the second of the world's major epochs, inferior to the preceding Golden Age and characterized by opulence and irreligion.
silver age	2.
	syl	sil+ver age
	pos	n.
	def	the postclassical period of Latin literature, occupying the early part of the Roman imperial era, characterized by an over?!indulgence in elegance for its own sake and empty scholarly rhetoric.
silver bell	0.
	syl	sil+ver bell
	pos	n.
	def	any of various deciduous trees of the styracaceous genus esp. of North America and China, having white bell-shaped flowers. Also called: {snowdrop tree}.
silver birch	0.
	syl	sil+ver birch
	pos	n.
	def	a betulaceous tree, of N temperate regions of the Old World, having silvery-white peeling bark. See also { {birch} (sense 1)}.
silver bromide	0.
	syl	sil+ver bro+mide
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish insoluble powder that darkens when exposed to light: used in making photographic emulsions. Formula: AgBr.
silver certificate	0.
	syl	sil+ver cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a bank note issued by the U.S. Treasury to the public and redeemable in silver.
silver chloride	0.
	syl	sil+ver chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble powder that darkens on exposure to light because of the production of metallic silver: used in making photographic emulsions and papers. Formula: AgCl.
silver-eye	0.
	syl	sil:ver-eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {white-eye}.
silver fir	0.
	syl	sil+ver fir
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fir trees the leaves of which have a silvery undersurface, esp. an important timber tree of central and S Europe.
silverfish	infl
	or	silverfishes
	syl	sil:ver+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
silverfishes	infl
	head	silverfish
	or	silverfish
	syl	sil:ver+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
silverfish	1.
	syl	sil:ver+fish
	pron	<1silv*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver variety of the goldfish
silverfish	2.
	syl	sil:ver+fish
	pron	<1silv*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other silvery fishes, such as the moonfish
silverfish	3.
	syl	sil:ver+fish
	pron	<1silv*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small primitive wingless insects of the genus esp. that have long antennae and tail appendages and occur in buildings, feeding on food scraps, book bindings, etc.: order (bristletails).
silver fox	1.
	syl	sil+ver fox
	pos	n.
	def	an American red fox in a colour phase in which the fur is black with long silver-tipped hairs.
silver fox	2.
	syl	sil+ver fox
	pos	n.
	def	the valuable fur or pelt of this animal.
silver frost	0.
	syl	sil+ver frost
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {glaze ice}.
silver iodide	0.
	syl	sil+ver i:o:dide
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow insoluble powder that darkens on exposure to light: used in photography and artificial rainmaking. Formula: AgI.
silver lining	0.
	syl	sil+ver lin+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a comforting or hopeful aspect of an otherwise desperate or unhappy situation.
silver maple	0.
	syl	sil+ver ma+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a North American maple tree, having five-lobed leaves that are green above and silvery-white beneath.
silver medal	0.
	syl	sil+ver med+al
	pos	n.
	def	a medal of silver awarded to a competitor who comes second in a contest or race. Compare {gold medal, bronze medal}.
silvern	0.
	syl	sil+vern
	pron	<1silv*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	silver.
silver nitrate	0.
	syl	sil+ver ni+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble poisonous substance used in making photographic emulsions, other silver salts, and as a medical antiseptic and astringent. Formula: AgNO\3. See also {lunar caustic}.
silver plate	1.
	syl	sil+ver plate
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer of silver deposited on a base metal.
silver plate	2.
	syl	sil+ver plate
	pos	n.
	def	articles, esp. tableware, made of silver plate.
silver-plate	infl
	head	silver plate
	syl	sil:ver-plate.
	pos	vb.
silver plate	3.
	syl	sil+ver plate
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat (a metal, object, etc.) with silver, as by electroplating.
silverpoint	0.
	syl	sil:ver+point
	pron	<1silv*2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing technique popular esp. in the 15th and 16th centuries, using an instrument with a silver wire tip on specially prepared paper.
the	infl
	head	silver screen
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
silver screen	1.
	syl	sil+ver screen
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	films collectively or the film industry.
silver screen	2.
	syl	sil+ver screen
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the screen onto which films are projected.
silverside	1.
	syl	sil:ver+side
	pron	<1silv*2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a coarse cut of beef below the aitchbone and above the leg.
silverside	2.
	syl	sil:ver+side
	pron	<1silv*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {silversides}. any small marine or freshwater teleost fish of the family related to the grey mullets: includes the jacksmelt.
silversmith	0.
	syl	sil:ver+smith
	pron	<1silv*2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a craftsman who makes or repairs articles of silver.
silversmithing	sub
	head	silversmith
	syl	sil:ver+2smith:ing
	pos	n.
silver standard	0.
	syl	sil+ver stand+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary system in which the legal unit of currency is defined with reference to silver of a specified fineness and weight and sometimes (esp. formerly) freely redeemable for it.
silvertail	0.
	syl	sil+ver+tail
	pron	<1silv*2tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a rich and influential person.
silver thaw	1.
	syl	sil+ver thaw
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a freezing rainstorm.
silver thaw	2.
	syl	sil+ver thaw
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	another name for {glitter ice}.
silver-tongued	0.
	syl	sil:ver-tongued
	pos	adj.
	def	persuasive; eloquent.
silverware	0.
	syl	sil:ver+ware
	pron	<1silv*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	articles, esp. tableware, made of or plated with silver.
silverweed	1.
	syl	sil:ver+weed
	pron	<1silv*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a rosaceous perennial creeping plant, with silvery pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.
silverweed	2.
	syl	sil:ver+weed
	pron	<1silv*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various convolvulaceous twining shrubs of the genus of SE Asia and Australia, having silvery leaves and showy purple flowers.
silvery	1.
	syl	sil+ver:y
	pron	<1silv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or having the appearance of silver.
	exam	1	the silvery moon.
silvery	2.
	syl	sil+ver:y
	pron	<1silv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or covered with silver.
silvery	3.
	syl	sil+ver:y
	pron	<1silv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a clear ringing sound.
silveriness	sub
	head	silvery
	syl	sil+ver:i+ness
	pos	n.
silviculture	ety	C20: silvi-, from Latin silva woodland+#7culture 
silviculture	0.
	syl	sil+vi+cul+ture
	pron	<1silvi2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of forestry that is concerned with the cultivation of trees.
silvicultural	sub
	head	silviculture
	syl	sil+vi+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
silviculturist	sub
	head	silviculture
	syl	sil+vi+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
s'il vous plait	0.
	syl	s'il vous pla*^it
	pron	French. <sil vu 1ple>
	def	if you please; please.
sima	ety	C20: from #7si (#7lica) #7+ma (#7gnesia) 
sima	0.
	syl	si:ma
	pron	<1sIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous lower layer of the earth's crust, consisting of basic rock material rich in silica and magnesia.
simar	0.
	syl	si+mar
	pron	<si1ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {cymar}.
simarouba	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Carib simaruba 
simaruba	alt
	head	simarouba
	or	simarouba
	syl	sim:a+ru+ba
	pron	<2sim*1ru:b*>
	pos	n.
simarouba	1.
	or	simaruba
	syl	sim:a+rou+ba
	pron	<2sim*1ru:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American tree of the genus esp. having divided leaves and fleshy fruits: family
simarouba	2.
	or	simaruba
	syl	sim:a+rou+ba
	pron	<2sim*1ru:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the medicinal bark of any of these trees.
simarubaceous	alt
	head	simaroubaceous
	or	simaroubaceous
	syl	sim:a+ru+ba+ceous
	pron	<2sim*ru:1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
simaroubaceous	0.
	or	simarubaceous
	syl	sim:a+rou+ba+ceous
	pron	<2sim*ru:1bAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a mainly tropical family of trees and shrubs that includes ailanthus, seringa, and quassia.
simba	0.
	syl	sim+ba
	pron	<1simba>
	pos	n.
	def	an E African word for {lion}.
Simbirsk	0.
	syl	Sim+birsk
	pron	Russian <sim1birsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1924) of {Ulyanovsk}.
Simchath Torah	ety	from Hebrew *'simhath t*_or*_ah, literally: celebration of the Torah
Simhath Torah	alt
	head	Simchath Torah
	or	Simchath Torah
	syl	Sim+hath To+rah
	pron	<1simka:s>, Hebrew <sim1xat>, <1simxas>
	pos	n.
Simchath Torah	0.
	or	Simhath Torah
	syl	Sim+chath To+rah
	pron	<1simka:s>, Hebrew <sim1xat>, <1simxas>
	pos	n.
	def	a Jewish holiday celebrated on Tishri 23 (in Israel Tishri 22) to mark the completion of the yearly cycle of Torah readings at the synagogue.
Simeon	1.a.
	syl	Sim:e:on
	pron	<1simi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the second son of Jacob and Leah.
Simeon	1.b.
	syl	Sim:e:on
	pron	<1simi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the tribe descended from him.
Simeon	1.c.
	syl	Sim:e:on
	pron	<1simi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory once occupied by this tribe in the extreme south of the land of Canaan.
Simeon	2.
	syl	Sim:e:on
	pron	<1simi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a devout Jew, who recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah and uttered the canticle over him in the Temple (Luke 2:25-35).
Saint	infl
	head	Simeon Stylites
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Simeon Stylites	0.
	syl	Sim:e:on Sty:li:tes
	pron	<stI1lItEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??390-459 #7a.d., Syrian monk, first of the ascetics who lived on pillars. Feast day: Jan. 5.
Simferopol	0.
	syl	Sim+fe:ro+pol
	pron	Russian <simfi1rcp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR on the S Crimean Peninsula: a Scythian town in the 1st century #7b.c. ; seized by the Russians in 1736. Pop.: 280000 (1975 est.).
simian	ety	C17: from Latin s*_imia an ape, probably from s*_imus flat-nosed, from Greek s*_imos 
simian	1.
	syl	sim+i:an
	pron	<1simi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {sim@.i+ous}. of, relating to, or resembling a monkey or ape. {~}
simian	2.
	syl	sim+i:an
	pron	<1simi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a monkey or ape.
similar	ety	C17: from Old French similaire, from Latin similis  &- sim@.i+lar+i@.ty (@!s$Im$I#!l@ar$It$I) n.
similar	1.
	syl	sim:i+lar
	pron	<1simil*>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing resemblance in qualities, characteristics, or appearance; alike but not identical.
similar	2.
	syl	sim:i+lar
	pron	<1simil*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Geom. of two or more figures
	def	having corresponding angles equal and all corresponding sides in the same ratio. Compare { {congruent} (sense 2)}.
similarly	sub
	head	similar
	syl	sim:i+lar+ly
simile	ety	C14: from Latin simile something similar, from similis like
simile	0.
	syl	sim:i+le
	pron	<1simili>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure of speech that expresses the resemblance of one thing to another of a different category, usually introduced by or Compare {metaphor}.
similitude	ety	C14: from Latin similit*_ud*_o, from similis like
similitude	1.
	syl	si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<si1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	likeness; similarity.
similitude	2.
	syl	si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<si1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or sometimes a person that is like or the counterpart of another.
similitude	3.
	syl	si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<si1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a simile, allegory, or parable.
simitar	0.
	syl	sim:i+tar
	pron	<1simit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {scimitar}.
Simla	0.
	syl	Sim+la
	pron	<1siml*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, capital of Himachal Pradesh state: summer capital of India (1865-1939); hill resort and health centre. Pop.: 55368 (1971).
simmer	ety	C17: perhaps of imitative origin; compare German summen to hum
simmer	1.
	syl	sim+mer
	pron	<1sim*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook (food) gently at or just below the boiling point.
simmer	2.
	syl	sim+mer
	pron	<1sim*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be about to break out in rage or excitement.
simmer	3.
	syl	sim+mer
	pron	<1sim*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, sound, or state of simmering.
simmeringly	sub
	head	simmer
	syl	sim+mer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
simmer down	1.
	syl	sim+mer down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to grow calmer or quieter, as after intense rage or excitement.
simmer down	2.
	syl	sim+mer down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the volume of (a liquid) by boiling slowly.
simnel cake	ety	C13 simenel, from Old French, from Latin simila fine flour, probably of Semitic origin; related to Greek semidalis fine flour
simnel cake	0.
	syl	sim+nel cake
	pron	<1simnL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a fruit cake, often coloured with saffron and covered with a layer of marzipan, traditionally eaten in Lent or at Easter.
Simon	1.
	syl	Si:mon
	pron	<1sIm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the original name of (Saint) {Peter}.
Simon	2.a.
	syl	Si:mon
	pron	<1sIm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Simon Zelotes}.
Simon	2.b.
	syl	Si:mon
	pron	<1sIm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a relative of Jesus, who may have been identical with Simon Zelotes (Matthew 13:55).
Simon	2.c.
	syl	Si:mon
	pron	<1sIm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Simon the Tanner}. a Christian of Joppa with whom Peter stayed (Acts of the Apostles 9:43).
John (Allsebrook) 	3.
	head	Simon
	syl	John (Allsebrook) 
	def	1st Viscount Simon. 1873-1954, English statesman and lawyer. He was Liberal home secretary (1915-16) and, as a leader of the National Liberals, foreign secretary (1931-35), home secretary (1935-37), chancellor of the Exchequer (1937-40), Lord Chancellor (1940-45).
Paul	4.
	head	Simon
	syl	Paul.
	def	born 1941, U.S. rock singer and songwriter. His recordings include: with Art Garfunkel (born 1941), (1966), (film soundtrack, 1968), and (1970); and, solo, (1973) and (1975).
simoniac	0.
	syl	si+mo+ni+ac
	pron	<si1m*uni2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is guilty of practising simony.
simoniacal	sub
	head	simoniac
	syl	si+mo+ni:a+cal
	pron	<2sIm*1nI*kL>
	pos	adj.
simoniacally	sub
	head	simoniac
	syl	si+mo+1ni:a+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Simonides	0.
	syl	Si:mon:i:des
	pron	<sI1moni2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??556-??468 #7b.c., Greek lyric poet and epigrammatist, noted for his odes to victory.
Simon Magus	0.
	syl	Si:mon Ma:gus
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a Samaritan sorcerer, probably from Gitta, of the 1st century #7a.d. After being con?!verted to Christianity, he tried to buy miraculous powers from the apostles (Acts of the Apostles 8:9-24). He is also identified as the founder of a Gnostic sect.
Simon Peter	0.
	syl	Si:mon Pe:ter
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the full name of the apostle Peter, a combination of his original name and the name given him by Christ (Matthew 16:17-18).
simon-pure	ety	C19: from the phrase the real Simon Pure, name of a character in the play A Bold Stroke for a Wife (1717) who is impersonated by another character in some scenes
simon-pure	0.
	syl	si:mon-pure
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	real; genuine; authentic.
simony	ety	C13: from Old French simonie, from Late Latin s*_im*_onia, from the name of S#7imon M#7agus 
simony	0.
	syl	si+mo+ny
	pron	<1sIm*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	the practice, now usually regarded as a sin, of buying or selling spiritual or Church benefits such as pardons, relics, etc., or preferments.
simonist	sub
	head	simony
	syl	si+mon+ist
	pos	n.
Simon Zelotes	0.
	syl	Si:mon Ze:lo:tes
	pron	<zi1l*utEz>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the 12 apostles, who had probably belonged to the Zealot party before becoming a Christian (Luke 6:15). Owing to a misinterpretation of two similar Aramaic words he is also, but mistakenly, called (Matthew 10:4).
simoom	ety	from Arabic sam*_um poisonous, from sam poison, from Aramaic samm*_a poison
simoon	alt
	head	simoom
	or	simoom
	syl	si+moon
	pron	<si1mu:n>
	pos	n.
simoom	0.
	or	simoon
	syl	si+moom
	pron	<si1mu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong suffocating sand-laden wind of the deserts of Arabia and North Africa. Also called: {samiel}.
simp	0.
	syl	simp
	pron	<simp>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	short for {simpleton}.
simpatico	ety	Italian: from simpatia #7sympathy 
simpatico	1.
	syl	sim+pa+ti+co
	pron	<sim1pa:ti2k*u>, <-1p@t->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pleasant or congenial.
simpatico	2.
	syl	sim+pa+ti+co
	pron	<sim1pa:ti2k*u>, <-1p@t->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of similar mind or temperament; compatible.
simper	ety	C16: probably from Dutch simper affected
simper	1.
	syl	sim+per
	pron	<1simp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to smile coyly, affectedly, or in a silly self-conscious way.
simper	2.
	syl	sim+per
	pron	<1simp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter (something) in a simpering manner.
simper	3.
	syl	sim+per
	pron	<1simp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a simpering smile; smirk.
simperer	sub
	head	simper
	syl	sim+per+er
	pos	n.
simperingly	sub
	head	simper
	syl	sim+per+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
simple	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin simplex plain
simple	1.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not involved or complicated; easy to understand or do.
	exam	1	a simple problem.
simple	2.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	plain; unadorned.
	exam	1	a simple dress.
simple	3.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of one element or part only; not combined or complex.
	exam	1	a simple mechanism.
simple	4.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unaffected or unpretentious.
	exam	1	although he became famous, he remained a simple and well-liked man.
simple	5.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not guileful; sincere; frank.
	exam	1	her simple explanation was readily accepted.
simple	6.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of humble condition or rank.
	exam	1	the peasant was of simple birth.
simple	7.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak in intelligence; feeble-minded.
simple	8.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	without additions or modifications; mere.
	exam	1	the witness told the simple truth.
simple	9.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	ordinary or straightforward.
	exam	1	a simple case of mumps.
simple	10.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a substance or material
	def	consisting of only one chemical compound rather than a mixture of compounds.
simple	11.a.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fraction
	def	containing only integers.
simple	11.b.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an equation
	def	containing variables to the first power only; linear.
simple	12.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	not divided into parts.
	exam	1	a simple leaf;
	exam	2	a simple eye.
simple	13.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	relating to or denoting a time where the number of beats per bar may be two, three, or four.
simple	14.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a simpleton; fool.
simple	15.
	syl	sim+ple
	pron	<1simpL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a plant, esp. a herbaceous plant, having medicinal properties.
simpleness	sub
	head	simple
	or	simplicity
	syl	sim+ple+ness
	pron	<sim1plisiti>
	pos	n.
simplicity	sub
	head	simple
	or	simpleness
	syl	sim+plic+i:ty
	pron	<sim1plisiti>
	pos	n.
simple fraction	0.
	syl	sim+ple frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a fraction in which the numerator and denominator are both integers. Also called: {common fraction, vulgar fraction}.
simple fracture	0.
	syl	sim+ple frac+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a fracture in which the broken bone does not pierce the skin. Also called: {closed fracture}. Compare {compound fracture}.
simple fruit	0.
	syl	sim+ple fruit
	pos	n.
	def	a fruit, such as a grape or cherry, that is formed from only one ovary.
simple harmonic motion	0.
	syl	sim+ple har+mon+ic mo+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a form of periodic motion of a particle, etc., in which the acceleration is always directed towards some equilibrium point and is proportional to the displacement from this point. Abbrev.: {S.H.M}.
simple-hearted	0.
	syl	sim:ple-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	free from deceit; open; frank; sincere.
simple interest	0.
	syl	sim+ple in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	def	interest calculated or paid on the principal alone. Compare {compound interest}.
simple machine	0.
	syl	sim+ple ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a simple device for altering the magnitude or direction of a force. The six basic types are the lever, wheel and axle, pulley, screw, wedge, and inclined plane.
simple microscope	0.
	syl	sim+ple mi:cro+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a microscope having a single lens; magnifying glass. Compare {compound microscope}.
simple-minded	1.
	syl	sim:ple-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid; foolish; feeble-minded.
simple-minded	2.
	syl	sim:ple-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally defective.
simple-minded	3.
	syl	sim:ple-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	unsophisticated; artless.
simple-mindedly	sub
	head	simple-minded
	syl	sim:ple-?!1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
simple-mindedness	sub
	head	simple-minded
	syl	sim:ple-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
simple sentence	0.
	syl	sim+ple sen+tence
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence consisting of a single main clause. Compare {compound sentence, complex sentence}.
Simple Simon	ety	C20: after the name of a character in a nursery rhyme
Simple Simon	0.
	syl	Sim+ple Si:mon
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish man or boy; simpleton.
simple tense	0.
	syl	sim+ple tense
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a tense of verbs, in English and other languages, not involving the use of an auxiliary verb in addition to the main verb, as for example the past as opposed to the future
simpleton	0.
	syl	sim+ple+ton
	pron	<1simpLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a foolish or ignorant person.
simplex	ety	C16: from Latin: simple, literally: one-fold, from sim- one+ plex, from plic*_are to fold; compare #7duplex 
simplex	1.
	syl	sim+plex
	pron	<1simpleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting the transmission of signals in either direction in a radio circuit, etc., but not simultaneously. Compare { {duplex} (sense 4)}, {diplex}.
simplex	2.
	syl	sim+plex
	pron	<1simpleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the most elementary geometric figure in Euclidean space of a given dimension; a line in one-dimensional space or a triangle in two-dimensional space.
simplicidentate	1.
	syl	sim+pli+ci+den+tate
	pron	<2simplisi1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a former suborder including all the mammals now classified as rodents: used when Lagomorphs were included in the order {~}
simplicidentate	2.
	syl	sim+pli+ci+den+tate
	pron	<2simplisi1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	any animal of this type.
simplify	ety	C17: via French from Medieval Latin simplific*_are, from Latin simplus simple+ facere to make
simplifies	infl
	head	simplify
	syl	sim+pli+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
simplifying	infl
	head	simplify
	syl	sim+pli+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
simplified	infl
	head	simplify
	syl	sim+pli+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
simplify	1.
	syl	sim+pli+fy
	pron	<1simpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make less complicated, clearer, or easier.
simplify	2.
	syl	sim+pli+fy
	pron	<1simpli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to reduce (an equation, fraction, etc.) to its simplest form.
simplification	sub
	head	simplify
	syl	sim+pli+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
simplificative	sub
	head	simplify
	syl	sim+pli+fi+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
simplifier	sub
	head	simplify
	syl	sim+pli+2fi+er
	pos	n.
simplistic	1.
	syl	sim+plis+tic
	pron	<sim1plistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by extreme simplicity; naive.
simplistic	2.
	syl	sim+plis+tic
	pron	<sim1plistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	oversimplifying complex problems; making unrealistically simple judgments or analyses.
simplism	sub
	head	simplistic
	syl	sim+plism
	pos	n.
simplistically	sub
	head	simplistic
	syl	sim+1plis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Simplon Pass	0.
	syl	Sim+plon Pass
	pron	<1simplon>
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the Lepontine Alps in S Switzerland, between Brig (Switzerland) and Iselle (Italy). Height: 2009 m (6590 ft.).
simply	1.
	syl	simp+ly
	pron	<1simpli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a simple manner.
simply	2.
	syl	simp+ly
	pron	<1simpli>
	pos	adv.
	def	merely; only.
simply	3.
	syl	simp+ly
	pron	<1simpli>
	pos	adv.
	def	absolutely; altogether; really.
	exam	1	a simply wonderful holiday.
simply	4.
	syl	simp+ly
	pron	<1simpli>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	frankly; candidly.
Simpson Desert	0.
	syl	Simp+son Des+ert
	pron	<1simps*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an uninhabited arid region in central Australia, mainly in the Northern Territory. Area: about 145000 sq. km (56000 sq. miles).
simsim	0.
	syl	sim+sim
	pron	<1simsim>
	pos	n.
	def	an E African word for {sesame}.
simulacrum	ety	C16: from Latin: likeness, from simul*_are to imitate, from similis like
simulacra	infl
	head	simulacrum
	syl	sim:u+la+cra
	pron	<-kr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
simulacrum	1.
	syl	sim:u+la+crum
	pron	<2simju1lAkr*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any image or representation of something.
simulacrum	2.
	syl	sim:u+la+crum
	pron	<2simju1lAkr*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a slight, unreal, or vague semblance of something; superficial likeness.
simulant	1.
	syl	sim:u+lant
	pron	<1simjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	simulating.
simulant	2.
	syl	sim:u+lant
	pron	<1simjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	resembling another part in structure or function.
simular	1.
	syl	sim:u+lar
	pron	<1simjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person or thing that simulates or imitates; sham.
simular	2.
	syl	sim:u+lar
	pron	<1simjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fake; simulated.
simulate	ety	C17: from Latin simul*_are to copy, from similis like
simulate	1.
	syl	sim:u+late
	pron	<1simju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a pretence of; feign.
	exam	1	to simulate anxiety.
simulate	2.
	syl	sim:u+late
	pron	<1simju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reproduce the conditions of (a situation, etc.), as in carrying out an experiment.
	exam	1	to simulate weightlessness.
simulate	3.
	syl	sim:u+late
	pron	<1simju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assume or have the appearance of; imitate.
simulate	4.
	syl	sim:u+late
	pron	<1simjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	assumed or simulated.
simulative	sub
	head	simulate
	syl	sim:u+la+tive
	pos	adj.
simulatively	sub
	head	simulate
	syl	sim:u+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
simulated	1.
	syl	sim:u+lat:ed
	pron	<1simju2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fur, leather, pearls, etc.
	def	being an imitation of the genuine article, usually made from cheaper material.
simulated	2.
	syl	sim:u+lat:ed
	pron	<1simju2lAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of actions, qualities, emotions, etc.
	def	imitated; feigned.
simulation	1.
	syl	sim:u+la+tion
	pron	<2simju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of simulating.
simulation	2.
	syl	sim:u+la+tion
	pron	<2simju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the assumption of a false appearance or form.
simulation	3.
	syl	sim:u+la+tion
	pron	<2simju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of a problem, situation, etc., in mathematical terms, esp. using a computer.
simulation	4.
	syl	sim:u+la+tion
	pron	<2simju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the conscious process of feigning illness in order to gain some particular end; malingering.
simulator	1.
	syl	sim:u+la+tor
	pron	<1simju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device or system that simulates specific conditions or the characteristics of a real process for the purposes of research or operator training.
	exam	1	space simulator.
simulator	2.
	syl	sim:u+la+tor
	pron	<1simju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who simulates.
simulcast	ety	C20: from #7simul (#7ta?!neous) + (#7broad) #7cast 
simulcast	1.
	syl	sim+ul+cast
	pron	<1sim*l2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to broadcast (a programme, etc.) simultaneously on radio and television. {~}
simulcast	2.
	syl	sim+ul+cast
	pron	<1sim*l2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	a programme, etc., so broadcast.
simultaneous	ety	C17: formed on the model of #7instantaneous from Latin simul at the same time, together
simultaneous	0.
	syl	sim+ul+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2sim*l1tAni*s>, U.S. <2sIm*l1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, existing, or operating at the same time; concurrent.
simultaneously	sub
	head	simultaneous
	syl	sim+ul+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
simultaneousness	sub
	head	simultaneous
	or	simultaneity
	syl	sim+ul+1ta+ne:ous+ness
	pron	<2sim*lt*1nEiti>, U.S. <2sIm*lt*1nEiti>
simultaneity	sub
	head	simultaneous
	or	simultaneousness
	syl	sim+ul+ta+ne:i:ty
	pron	<2sim*lt*1nEiti>, U.S. <2sIm*lt*1nEiti>
simultaneous equations	0.
	syl	sim+ul+ta+ne:ous e:qua+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a set of equations that are all satisfied by the same values of the variables, the number of variables being equal to the number of equations.
sin	ety	Old English synn; related to Old Norse synth, Old High German suntea sin, Latin sons guilty &- #!sin+ner n.
sin	H1.1.a.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	def	transgression of God's known will or any principle or law regarded as embodying this.
sin	H1.1.b.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of estrangement from God arising from such transgression. See also {actual sin, mortal sin, original sin, venial sin}.
sin	H1.2.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	def	any serious offence, as against a religious or moral principle.
sin	H1.3.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	def	any offence against a principle or standard.
live in sin	4.
	head	sin
	syl	live in sin.
	usage	Informal. of an unmarried couple
	def	to live together. {~} {sins, sin+ning, sinned}.
sin	H1.5.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to commit a sin.
sin	H1.6.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by against
	def	to commit an offence (against a person, principle, etc.).
sin	H2.0.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. dialect word for {since}.
sin	H3.0.
	syl	sin
	pron	<sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the 21st letter in the Hebrew alphabet (###800770) , transliterated as
sin	H4.0.
	syl	sin
	qual	Maths. abbrev. for
	def	sine.
Sinai	1.
	syl	Si+nai
	pron	<1sInI>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous peninsula of NE Egypt at the N end of the Red Sea, between the Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba: occupied by Israel in 1967; partly restored in 1975.
Mount	2.
	head	Sinai
	syl	Mount.
	def	the mountain where Moses received the Law from God (Exodus 19-20): often identified as Jebel Musa, sometimes as Jebel Serbal, both on the S Sinai Peninsula.
Sinaitic	sub
	head	Sinai
	or	Sinaic
	syl	Si+na+it+ic
	pron	<2sIni1itik>
	pos	adj.
Sinaic	sub
	head	Sinai
	or	Sinaitic
	syl	Si+na+ic
	pron	<si1nAik>
	pos	adj.
Sinaloa	0.
	syl	Si+na+lo:a
	pron	<2sEn*1l*u*>, <2sin->, Spanish <2sina1loa>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Mexico. Capital: Culiac*'an. Pop.: 1266528 (1970). Area: 58092 sq. km (22429 sq. miles).
sinanthropus	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Late Latin S*_inae the Chinese+ -anthropus, from Greek anthr*_opos man
sinanthropus	0.
	syl	sin+an+thro+pus
	pron	<sin1@nTr*p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive apelike man of the genus now considered a subspecies of See also {Java man, Peking man}.
sinapism	ety	C17: from Late Latin sin*_apismus, from Greek sinapismos application of mustard plaster, from sinapi mustard, of Egyptian origin
sinapism	0.
	syl	sin:a+pism
	pron	<1sin*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {mustard plaster}.
Sinarquist	ety	C20: Mexican Spanish sinarquista, from Spanish sin without+ anarquista anarchist
Sinarquist	0.
	syl	Sin+ar+quist
	pron	<1sina:kist>, <-kwist>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Mexico
	def	a member of a fascist movement in the 1930s and 1940s having links with the Nazis and the Falangists: hostile towards the U.S., Communism, Jews, organized labour, etc.
Sinarquism	sub
	head	Sinarquist
	syl	Sin+ar+quism
	pos	n.
Francis Albert	infl
	head	Sinatra
	syl	Fran:cis Al:bert
	pos	n.
Sinatra	0.
	syl	Si:na:tra
	pron	<si1na:tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	called born 1917, U.S. singer.
since	ety	Old English s*_iththan, literally: after that; related to Old High German s*_id since, Latin s*_erus late#e Usage. See at ago.
since	1.
	syl	since
	pron	<sins>
	pos	prep.
	def	during or throughout the period of time after.
	exam	1	since May it has only rained once.
since	2.
	syl	since
	pron	<sins>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; sometimes preceded by ever
	def	continuously from or starting from the time when.
	exam	1	since we last met, important things have happened.
since	3.
	syl	since
	pron	<sins>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	seeing that; because.
	exam	1	since you have no money, you can't come.
since	4.
	syl	since
	pron	<sins>
	pos	adv.
	def	since that time.
	exam	1	he left yesterday and I haven't seen him since.
sincere	ety	C16: from Latin sinc*_erus 
sincere	1.
	syl	sin+cere
	pron	<sin1si*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not hypocritical or deceitful; open; genuine.
	exam	1	a sincere person;
	exam	2	sincere regret.
sincere	2.
	syl	sin+cere
	pron	<sin1si*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	pure; unadulterated; unmixed.
sincere	3.
	syl	sin+cere
	pron	<sin1si*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	sound; whole.
sincerely	sub
	head	sincere
	syl	sin+1cere+ly
	pos	adv.
sincereness	sub
	head	sincere
	or	sincerity
	syl	sin+1cere+ness
	pron	<sin1seriti>
	pos	n.
sincerity	sub
	head	sincere
	or	sincereness
	syl	sin+cer+i:ty
	pron	<sin1seriti>
	pos	n.
sinciput	ety	C16: from Latin: half a head, from #7semi -#7+ caput head
sinciputs	infl
	head	sinciput
	or	sincipita
	syl	sin+ci+puts
	pron	<sin1sipit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sincipita	infl
	head	sinciput
	or	sinciputs
	syl	sin+cip:i+ta
	pron	<sin1sipit*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sinciput	0.
	syl	sin+ci+put
	pron	<1sinsi2p^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the forward upper part of the skull.
sincipital	sub
	head	sinciput
	syl	sin+1cip:i+tal
	pos	adj.
Upton (Beall)	infl
	head	Sinclair
	syl	Up:ton (Beall)
	pos	n.
Sinclair	0.
	syl	Sin:clair
	pron	<siG1kle*>, <1siGkle*>
	pos	n.
	def	1878-1968, U.S. novelist, whose (1906) exposed the working and sanitary conditions of the Chicago meat-packing industry and prompted the passage of food inspection laws.
Sind	0.
	syl	Sind
	pron	<sind>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SE Pakistan, mainly in the lower Indus valley: formerly a province of British India; became a province of Pakistan in 1947; divided in 1955 between Hydera?!bad and Khairpur.
Sindhi	infl
	or	Sindhis
	syl	Sin+dhi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sindhis	infl
	head	Sindhi
	or	Sindhi
	syl	Sin+dhis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sindhi	1.
	syl	Sin+dhi
	pron	<1sindi>
	pos	n.
	def	a former inhabitant of Sind. The Muslim majority now lives in Pakistan while the Hindu minority has mostly moved to India.
Sindhi	2.
	syl	Sin+dhi
	pron	<1sindi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family.
sine	ety	C16: from Latin sinus a bend; in New Latin, sinus was mistaken as a translation of Arabic jiba sine (from Sanskrit j*_iva, literally: bowstring) because of confusion with Arabic jaib curve
sine	H1.0.a.
	syl	sine
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a trigonometric function that in a right-angled triangle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to that of the hypotenuse.
sine	H1.0.b.
	syl	sine
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a function that in a circle centred at the origin of a Cartesian coordinate system is the ratio of the ordinate of a point on the circumference to the radius of the circle. Abbrev.: {sin}.
sine	H2.0.
	syl	si:ne
	pron	<1sIni>
	pos	prep.
	usage	esp. in Latin phrases or legal terms
	def	lacking; without.
sinecure	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin phrase (beneficium) sine c*_ur*_a (benefice) without cure (of souls), from Latin sine without+ c*_ura cure, care
sinecure	1.
	syl	si+ne:cure
	pron	<1sIni2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paid office or post involving minimal duties.
sinecure	2.
	syl	si+ne:cure
	pron	<1sIni2kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Church benefice to which no spiritual or pastoral charge is attached.
sinecurism	sub
	head	sinecure
	syl	si+ne:2cur+ism
	pos	n.
sinecurist	sub
	head	sinecure
	syl	si+ne:2cur+ist
	pos	n.
sine curve	0.
	syl	sine curve
	pos	n.
	def	a curve of the equation =sin Also called: {sinusoid}.
sine die	ety	literally: without a day
sine die	0.
	syl	si:ne di:e
	pron	Latin. <1sIni> <1dIi>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	without a day fixed.
	exam	1	an adjournment sine die.
sine prole	0.
	syl	si:ne pro+le
	pron	Latin. <1sIni> <1pr*uli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Law.
	def	without issue (esp. in the phrase {demisit sine prole} (died without issue)).
sine qua non	ety	literally: without which not
sine qua non	0.
	syl	si:ne qua non
	pron	Latin. <1sIni> <kwA> <1non>
	pos	n.
	def	an essential condition or requirement.
sinew	ety	Old English sionu; related to Old Norse sin, Old Saxon sinewa, Old High German senawa sinew, Lettish pasainis string
sinew	1.
	syl	sin+ew
	pron	<1sinju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {tendon}.
sinew	2.a.
	syl	sin+ew
	pron	<1sinju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of strength or power.
sinew	2.b.
	syl	sin+ew
	pron	<1sinju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary word for {muscle}.
sinewless	sub
	head	sinew
	syl	sin+ew+less
	pos	adj.
sine wave	0.
	syl	sine wave
	pos	n.
	def	any oscillation, such as a sound wave or alternating current, whose waveform is that of a sine curve.
sinewy	1.
	syl	sin+ew:y
	pron	<1sinjui>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling a tendon or tendons.
sinewy	2.
	syl	sin+ew:y
	pron	<1sinjui>
	pos	adj.
	def	muscular; brawny.
sinewy	3.
	syl	sin+ew:y
	pron	<1sinjui>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of language, style, etc.
	def	vigorous; forceful.
sinewy	4.
	syl	sin+ew:y
	pron	<1sinjui>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat, etc.
	def	tough; stringy.
sinewiness	sub
	head	sinewy
	syl	sin+ew:i+ness
	pos	n.
sinfonia	ety	Italian
sinfonie	infl
	head	sinfonia
	syl	sin+fo+ni:e
	pron	<-1nEA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sinfonia	1.
	syl	sin+fo+ni:a
	pron	<2sinf*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {symphony} (senses 2, 3).
sinfonia	2.
	syl	sin+fo+ni:a
	pron	<2sinf*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a sym?!phony orchestra.
sinfonietta	ety	Italian: a little symphony, from #7sinfonia 
sinfonietta	1.
	syl	sin+fo+niet+ta
	pron	<2sinf*n1jet*>, <-f*un->
	pos	n.
	def	a short or light symphony.
sinfonietta	2.
	syl	sin+fo+niet+ta
	pron	<2sinf*n1jet*>, <-f*un->
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of name
	def	a small symphony orchestra.
sinful	1.
	syl	sin+ful
	pron	<1sinful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having committed or tending to commit sin.
	exam	1	a sinful person.
sinful	2.
	syl	sin+ful
	pron	<1sinful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or being a sin.
	exam	1	a sinful act.
sinfully	sub
	head	sinful
	syl	sin+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
sinfulness	sub
	head	sinful
	syl	sin+ful+ness
	pos	n.
sing	ety	Old English singan; related to Old Norse syngja to sing, Gothic siggwan, Old High German singan 
sings	infl
	head	sing
	syl	sings
	pos	vb.
singing	infl
	head	sing
	syl	sing+ing
	pos	vb.
sang	infl
	head	sing
	syl	sang
	pos	vb.
sung	infl
	head	sing
	syl	sung.
	pos	vb.
sing	1.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or articulate (sounds, words, a song, etc.) with definite and usually specific musical intonation.
sing	2.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to perform (a song) to the accompaniment (of).
	exam	1	to sing to a guitar.
sing	3.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to tell a story or tale in song (about).
	exam	1	I sing of a maiden.
sing	4.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to address a song (to) or perform a song (for).
sing	5.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform songs for a living, as a professional singer.
sing	6.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of certain birds and insects
	def	to utter calls or sounds reminiscent of music.
sing	7.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to tell (something) or give praise (to someone), esp. in verse.
	exam	1	the poet who sings of the Trojan dead.
sing	8.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a whining, ringing, or whistling sound.
	exam	1	the kettle is singing;
	exam	2	the arrow sang past his ear.
sing	9.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the ears
	def	to experience a continuous ringing or humming sound.
sing	10.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. in church services
	def	to chant or intone (a prayer, psalm, etc.).
sing	11.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to a given state by singing.
	exam	1	to sing a child to sleep.
sing	12.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to confess or act as an informer.
sing	13.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act or performance of singing.
sing	14.
	syl	sing
	pron	<siG>
	pos	n.
	def	a ringing or whizzing sound, as of bullets. {~} See also {sing out}.
singable	sub
	head	sing
	syl	sing+a:ble
	pos	adj.
singingly	sub
	head	sing
	syl	sing+ing+ly
sing	0.
	syl	sing.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	singular.
Singapore	1.
	syl	Sin+ga+pore
	pron	<2siG*1pc:>, <2siGg*->
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Asia, occupying one main island and about 40 small islands at the S end of the Malay Peninsula: established as a British trading post in 1819 and made a British colony in 1946; part of Malaysia from 1962 to 1965, when it became an independent republic (within the Commonwealth). Languages: Malay, English, Chinese, and Tamil. Currency: Singapore dollar. Capital: Singapore. Pop.: 2250000 (1975 est.). Area: 580 sq. km (224 sq. miles).
Singapore	2.
	syl	Sin+ga+pore
	pron	<2siG*1pc:>, <2siGg*->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the republic of Singapore: a major international port. Pop.: 2249900 (1975 est.).
Singaporean	sub
	head	Singapore
	syl	Sin+ga+1po+re:an
	pos	adj. n.
singe	ety	Old English sengan; related to Middle High German sengen to singe, Dutch sengel spark, Norwegian sengla to smell of burning, Swedish sj*"angla to singe, Icelandic s*_angr 
singe	1.
	syl	singe
	pron	<sinJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to burn or be burnt superficially; scorch.
	exam	1	to singe one's clothes.
singe	2.
	syl	singe
	pron	<sinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burn the ends of (hair, etc.).
singe	3.
	syl	singe
	pron	<sinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (a carcass) to flame to remove bristles or hair.
singe	4.
	syl	singe
	pron	<sinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a superficial burn.
singer	1.
	syl	sing+er
	pron	<1siG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sings, esp. one who earns a living by singing.
singer	2.
	syl	sing+er
	pron	<1siG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singing bird.
singer	3.
	syl	sing+er
	pron	<1siG*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {poet}.
Isaac Bashevis	1.
	head	Singer
	syl	I:saac Bash:e:vis.
	def	born 1904, U.S. writer of Yiddish novels and short stories; born in Poland. His works include (1935), (1950), and the autobiographical (1966): Nobel prize for literature 1978.
Isaac Merrit	2.
	head	Singer
	syl	I:saac Mer:rit.
	def	1811-75, U.S. inventor, who originated and developed an improved chain-stitch sewing machine (1852).
Singhalese	infl
	syl	Sin+gha+lese
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
Singhalese	0.
	syl	Sin+gha+lese
	pron	<2siG*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sinhalese}.
single	ety	C14: from Old French sengle, from Latin singulus individual &- #!sin+gle+ness n.
single	1.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	existing alone; solitary.
	exam	1	upon the hill stood a single tower.
single	2.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	distinct from other things; unique or individual.
single	3.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	composed of one part.
single	4.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	designed for one user.
	exam	1	a single room;
	exam	2	a single bed.
single	5.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; also postpositive
	def	unmarried.
single	6.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	connected with the condition of being unmarried.
	exam	1	he led a single life.
single	7.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; esp. of combat
	def	involving two individuals; one against one.
single	8.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	sufficient for one person or thing only.
	exam	1	a single portion of food.
single	9.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	even one.
	exam	1	there wasn't a single person on the beach.
single	10.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of a flower
	def	having only one set or whorl of petals.
single	11.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	determined; single-minded.
	exam	1	a single devotion to duty.
single	12.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of the eye
	def	seeing correctly.
	exam	1	to consider something with a single eye.
single	13.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	honest or sincere; genuine.
single	14.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; Archaic. of ale, beer, etc.
	def	mild in strength.
single	15.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	something forming one individual unit.
single	16.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a gramophone record with a short recording, usually of pop music, on each side: now usually 7 inches (18 centimetres) in diameter and played at 45 revolutions per minute. Compare {EP}.
single	17.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a game between two players.
single	18.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a hit from which one run is scored.
single	19.a.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a pound note.
single	19.b.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	a dollar note.
single	20.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	See {single ticket. ~}
single	21.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually prenominal; usually foll. by out
	def	to select from a group of people or things; distinguish by separation.
	exam	1	he singled him out for special mention.
single	22.
	syl	sin+gle
	pron	<1siGgL>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	short for {single-foot}.
single-acting	0.
	syl	sin:gle-act:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a reciprocating engine or pump
	def	having a piston or pistons that are pressurized on one side only. Compare { {double-acting} (sense 1)}.
single-action	0.
	syl	sin:gle-ac:tion
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a firearm
	def	requiring the hammer to be cocked by hand before firing each shot.
single-blind	0.
	syl	sin:gle-blind
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an experiment, esp. one to discover people's reactions to certain commodities, drugs, etc., in which the experimenters but not the subjects know the particulars of the test items during the experiment. Compare {double-blind}.
single bond	0.
	syl	sin+gle bond
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a covalent bond formed between two atoms by the sharing of one pair of electrons.
single-breasted	0.
	syl	sin:gle-breast:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment
	def	having the fronts overlapping only slightly and with one row of fastenings.
single-cross	0.
	syl	sin:gle-cross
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a hybrid of the first generation between two inbred lines.
single-decker	0.
	syl	sin:gle-deck:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a bus with only one passenger deck.
single-end	0.
	syl	sin:gle-end
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	accommodation consisting of a single room.
single entry	0.a.
	syl	sin+gle en+try
	pos	n.
	def	a simple book-keeping system in which transactions are entered in one account only. Compare {double entry}.
single entry	0.b.
	syl	sin+gle en+try
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a single-entry account.
single file	0.
	syl	sin+gle file
	pos	n.
	def	a line of persons, animals, or things ranged one behind the other, either stationary or moving.
single-foot	1.
	syl	sin:gle-foot
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid showy gait of a horse in which each foot strikes the ground separately, as in a walk.
single-foot	2.
	syl	sin:gle-foot
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move at this gait.
single-handed	1.
	syl	sin:gle-hand:ed
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	unaided or working alone.
	exam	1	a single-handed crossing of the Atlantic.
single-handed	2.
	syl	sin:gle-hand:ed
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	having or operated by one hand or one person only.
single-handedly	sub
	head	single-handed
	syl	sin:gle-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
single-handedness	sub
	head	single-handed
	syl	sin:gle-1hand:ed+ness
	pos	n.
single-lens reflex	0.
	syl	sin:gle-lens re+flex
	pos	n.
	def	See {reflex camera}.
single-minded	0.
	syl	sin:gle-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having but one aim or purpose; dedi?!cat?!ed.
single-mindedly	sub
	head	single-minded
	syl	sin:gle-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
single-mindedness	sub
	head	single-minded
	syl	sin:gle-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
single-phase	0.
	syl	sin:gle-phase
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a system, circuit, or device
	def	having, generating, or using a single alternating voltage.
singles	0.
	syl	sin+gles
	pron	<1siGgLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	a match played with one person on each side.
single sideband transmission	0.
	syl	sin+gle side+band trans+mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a method of transmitting radio waves in which either the upper or the lower sideband is transmitted, the carrier being either wholly or partially suppressed. This reduces the required bandwidth and improves the signal-to-noise ratio. Abbrev.: {S.S.B}.
single-space	0.
	syl	sin:gle-space
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to type (copy) without leaving a space between the lines.
single-steps	infl
	head	single-step
	syl	sin:gle-steps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
single-stepping	infl
	head	single-step
	syl	sin:gle-step:ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
single-stepped	infl
	head	single-step
	syl	sin:gle-stepped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
single-step	0.
	syl	sin:gle-step
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to perform a single instruction on (a program), generally under the control of a debug program.
singlestick	1.
	syl	sin:gle+stick
	pron	<1siGgL2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden stick used instead of a sword for fencing.
singlestick	2.
	syl	sin:gle+stick
	pron	<1siGgL2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	fencing with such a stick.
singlestick	3.
	syl	sin:gle+stick
	pron	<1siGgL2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any short heavy stick.
singlet	ety	C18: from #7single, on the model of doublet 
singlet	1.
	syl	sin+glet
	pron	<1siGglit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a man's sleeveless vest.
singlet	2.
	syl	sin+glet
	pron	<1siGglit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any vest.
singlet	3.
	syl	sin+glet
	pron	<1siGglit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a garment worn with shorts by athletes, boxers, etc.
singlet	4.
	syl	sin+glet
	pron	<1siGglit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a multiplet that has only one member.
singlet	5.
	syl	sin+glet
	pron	<1siGglit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a chemical bond consisting of one electron.
single tax	1.
	syl	sin+gle tax
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a taxation system in which a tax on one commodity, usually land, is the only source of revenue.
single tax	2.
	syl	sin+gle tax
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	such a tax.
single ticket	0.
	syl	sin+gle tick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a ticket entitling a passenger to travel only to his destination, without returning. U.S. equivalent: {one-way ticket}. Compare {return ticket}.
singleton	ety	C19: from #7single, on the model of #7simpleton 
singleton	1.
	syl	sin+gle+ton
	pron	<1siGgLt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, etc.
	def	an original holding of one card only in a suit.
singleton	2.
	syl	sin+gle+ton
	pron	<1siGgLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single object, individual, etc., separated or distinguished from a pair or group.
singleton	3.
	syl	sin+gle+ton
	pron	<1siGgLt*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set containing only one member.
single-tongue	0.
	syl	sin:gle-tongue
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to play (any nonlegato passage) on a wind instrument by obstructing and uncovering the air passage through the lips with the tongue. Compare {double-tongue, triple-tongue}.
single tonguing	sub
	head	single-tongue
	syl	sin+gle tongu+ing
	pos	n.
single-track	1.
	syl	sin:gle-track
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a railway
	def	having only a single pair of lines, so that trains can travel in only one direction at a time.
single-track	2.
	syl	sin:gle-track
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a road
	def	only wide enough for one vehicle.
single-track	3.
	syl	sin:gle-track
	pos	adj.
	def	able to think about only one thing; one-track.
singletree	0.
	syl	sin:gle+tree
	pron	<1siGgL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {whiffletree}.
singly	1.
	syl	sin+gly
	pron	<1siGgli>
	pos	adv.
	def	one at a time; one by one.
singly	2.
	syl	sin+gly
	pron	<1siGgli>
	pos	adv.
	def	apart from others; separately; alone.
sing out	0.
	syl	sing out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call out in a loud voice; shout.
Sing Sing	0.
	syl	Sing Sing
	pos	n.
	def	a prison in New York State, in Ossining.
singsong	1.
	syl	sing+song
	pron	<1siG2soG>
	pos	n.
	def	an accent, metre, or intonation that is characterized by an alternately rising and falling rhythm, as in a person's voice, piece of verse, etc.
singsong	2.
	syl	sing+song
	pron	<1siG2soG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal session of singing, esp. of popular or traditional songs.
singsong	3.
	syl	sing+song
	pron	<1siG2soG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a regular or monotonous rising and falling rhythm.
	exam	1	a singsong accent.
Singspiel	ety	literally: singing play
Singspiel	0.
	syl	Sing+spiel
	pron	German. <1ziG2SpEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of comic opera in German with spoken dialogue, popular during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
singular	ety	C14: from Latin singul*_aris #7single 
singular	1.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	remarkable; exceptional; extraordinary.
	exam	1	a singular feat.
singular	2.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusual; odd.
	exam	1	a singular character.
singular	3.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unique.
singular	4.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a word or an inflected form of a word indicating that not more than one referent is being referred to or described.
singular	5.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	of or referring to a specific thing or person as opposed to something general.
singular	6.a.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the singular number.
singular	6.b.
	syl	sin+gu+lar
	pron	<1siGgjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singular form of a word.
singularly	sub
	head	singular
	syl	sin+gu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
singularness	sub
	head	singular
	syl	sin+gu+lar+ness
	pos	n.
singularities	infl
	head	singularity
	syl	sin+gu+lar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
singularity	1.
	syl	sin+gu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2siGgju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, fact, or quality of being singular.
singularity	2.
	syl	sin+gu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2siGgju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	something distinguishing a person or thing from others.
singularity	3.
	syl	sin+gu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2siGgju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	something remarkable or unusual.
singularise	alt
	head	singularize
	or	singularize
	syl	sin+gu+lar+ise
	pron	<1siGgjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
singularize	1.
	or	singularise
	syl	sin+gu+lar+ize
	pron	<1siGgjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a word, etc.) singular.
singularize	2.
	or	singularise
	syl	sin+gu+lar+ize
	pron	<1siGgjul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make conspicuous.
singularization	sub
	head	singularize
	or	singularisation
	syl	sin+gu+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
singularisation	sub
	head	singularize
	or	singularization
	syl	sin+gu+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
singultus	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: a sob
singultus	0.
	syl	sin+gul+tus
	pron	<siG1g^lt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {hiccup}.
sinh	ety	C20: from #7sin (#7e) #7+h (#7yperbolic) 
sinh	0.
	syl	sinh
	pron	<SIn>, <sinS>
	def	hyperbolic sine; a hyperbolic function, sinh =@2 - %#- , related to sine by the expression sinh = sin where =$/-1.
Hsin-hai-lien	alt
	head	Sinhailien
	or	Sinhailien
	syl	Hsin-hai-lien
	pron	<1Sin1hI1ljen>
	pos	n.
Sinhailien	0.
	or	Hsin-hai-lien
	syl	Sin+hai+lien
	pron	<1Sin1hI1ljen>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, near the coast of Kiangsu. Pop.: 207600 (1953).
Singhalese	alt
	head	Sinhalese
	or	Sinhalese
	syl	Sin+gha+lese
	pos	n.
Sinhaleses	infl
	head	Sinhalese
	or	Sinhalese
	syl	Sin+ha+leses
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sinhalese	infl
	or	Sinhaleses
	syl	Sin+ha+lese
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sinhalese	1.
	or	Singhalese
	syl	Sin+ha+lese
	pron	<2sinh*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people living chiefly in Ceylon, where they constitute the majority of the population.
Sinhalese	2.
	or	Singhalese
	syl	Sin+ha+lese
	pron	<2sinh*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family: the official language of Ceylon. It is written in a script of Indian origin.
Sinhalese	3.
	or	Singhalese
	syl	Sin+ha+lese
	pron	<2sinh*1lEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Sinicism	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin Sinicus Chinese, from Late Latin S*_inae the Chinese, from Greek Sinai, from Arabic S*_in China
Sinicism	0.
	syl	Si+ni+cism
	pron	<1sIni2siz*m>, <1sin->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a Chinese custom or idiom.
Hsining	alt
	head	Sining
	or	Sining
	syl	Hsi+ning
	pron	<1SE1niG>
	pos	n.
Sining	0.
	or	Hsining
	syl	Si+ning
	pron	<1SE1niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W China, capital of Tsinghai province, at an altitude of 2300 m (7500 ft.). Pop.: 500000 (1970 est.).
sinister	ety	C15: from Latin sinister on the left-hand side, considered by Roman augurers to be the unlucky one
sinister	1.
	syl	sin+is+ter
	pron	<1sinist*>
	pos	adj.
	def	threatening or suggesting evil or harm; ominous.
	exam	1	a sinister glance.
sinister	2.
	syl	sin+is+ter
	pron	<1sinist*>
	pos	adj.
	def	evil or treacherous, esp. in a mysterious way.
sinister	3.
	syl	sin+is+ter
	pron	<1sinist*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	of, on, or starting from the left side from the bearer's point of view and therefore on the spectator's right.
sinister	4.
	syl	sin+is+ter
	pron	<1sinist*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	located on the left side.
sinister	5.
	syl	sin+is+ter
	pron	<1sinist*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of signs, omens, etc.
	def	unfavourable.
sinister	xref
	syl	sin+is+ter
	pron	<1sinist*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {dexter}.
sinisterly	sub
	head	sinister
	syl	sin+is+ter+ly
	pos	adv.
sinisterness	sub
	head	sinister
	syl	sin+is+ter+ness
	pos	n.
sinistral	1.
	syl	sin+is+tral
	pron	<1sinistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or located on the left side, esp. the left side of the body.
sinistral	2.
	syl	sin+is+tral
	pron	<1sinistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a technical term for {left-handed}.
sinistral	3.
	syl	sin+is+tral
	pron	<1sinistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the shells of certain gastropod molluscs
	def	coiling in a clockwise direction from the apex.
sinistral	xref
	syl	sin+is+tral
	pron	<1sinistr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {dextral}.
sinistrally	sub
	head	sinistral
	syl	sin+is+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
sinistrodextral	0.
	syl	sin+is+tro+dex+tral
	pron	<2sinistr*u1dekstr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or directed from left to right.
	exam	1	a sinistrodextral script.
sinistrorse	ety	C19: from Latin sinistr*_orsus turned towards the left, from sinister on the left+ vertere to turn
sinistrorse	0.
	syl	sin+is+trorse
	pron	<1sini2strc:s>, <2sini1strc:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some climbing plants
	def	growing upwards in a spiral from right to left. Compare {dextrorse}.
sinistrorsal	sub
	head	sinistrorse
	syl	sin+is+1tror+sal
	pos	adj.
sinistrorsely	sub
	head	sinistrorse
	syl	sin+is+2trorse+ly
	pos	adv.
sinistrous	1.
	syl	sin+is+trous
	pron	<1sinistr*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sinister or ill-omened.
sinistrous	2.
	syl	sin+is+trous
	pron	<1sinistr*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sinistral.
sinistrously	sub
	head	sinistrous
	syl	sin+is+trous+ly
	pos	adv.
Sinitic	1.
	syl	Si+nit+ic
	pron	<si1nitik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages, consisting of the various languages or dialects of Chinese. Compare {Tibeto-Burman}.
Sinitic	2.
	syl	Si+nit+ic
	pron	<si1nitik>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to this group of languages.
sink	ety	Old English sincan; related to Old Norse s*"okkva to sink, Gothic siggan, Old High German sincan, Swedish sjunka 
sinks	infl
	head	sink
	syl	sinks
	pos	vb.
sinking	infl
	head	sink
	syl	sink+ing
	pos	vb.
sank	infl
	head	sink
	or	sunk sunk
	syl	sank
	pos	vb.
sunk sunk	infl
	head	sink
	or	sunken
	syl	sunk; sunk
	pos	vb.
sunken	infl
	head	sink
	or	sunk sunk
	syl	sunk+en.
	pos	vb.
sink	1.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to descend or cause to descend, esp. beneath the surface of a liquid or soft substance.
sink	2.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear to move down towards or descend below the horizon.
sink	3.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slope downwards; dip.
sink	4.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or into
	def	to pass into or gradually enter a specified lower state or condition.
	exam	1	to sink into apathy.
sink	5.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become lower in volume, pitch, etc.
sink	6.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become lower in value, price, etc.
sink	7.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become weaker in health, strength, etc.
sink	8.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decline or cause to decline in moral value, worth, etc.
sink	9.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to seep or penetrate.
sink	10.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress or conceal.
	exam	1	he sank his worries in drink.
sink	11.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dig, cut, drill, bore, or excavate (a hole, shaft, etc.).
sink	12.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive into the ground.
	exam	1	to sink a stake.
sink	13.a.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to invest (money).
sink	13.b.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose (money) in an unwise or unfortunate investment.
sink	14.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay (a debt).
sink	15.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become hollow; cave in.
	exam	1	his cheeks had sunk during his illness.
sink	16.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit, throw, or propel (a ball) into a hole, basket, pocket, etc..
	exam	1	he sank a 15-foot putt.
sink or swim	17.
	head	sink
	syl	sink or swim.
	def	to take risks where the alternatives are loss and failure or security and success.
sink	18.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed basin, esp. in a kitchen, made of stone, earthenware, metal, etc., used for washing.
sink	19.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sinkhole}.
sink	20.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cesspool}.
sink	21.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of vice or corruption.
sink	22.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of ground below that of the surrounding land, where water collects.
sink	23.
	syl	sink
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device or part of a system at which energy is removed from the system.
	exam	1	a heat sink.
sinkable	sub
	head	sink
	syl	sink+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sinkage	0.
	syl	sink+age
	pron	<1siGkiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of sinking or degree to which something sinks or has sunk.
sinker	1.
	syl	sink+er
	pron	<1siGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a weight attached to a fishing line, net, etc., to cause it to sink in water.
sinker	2.
	syl	sink+er
	pron	<1siGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sinks shafts, etc.
sinker	3.
	syl	sink+er
	pron	<1siGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {doughnut}.
line	infl
	head	sinker
	syl	line
and sinker	infl
	head	sinker
	syl	and sinker.
hook	4.
	head	sinker
	syl	hook
	def	See { {hook} (sense 17)}.
sinkhole	1.
	syl	sink+hole
	pron	<1siGk2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. in Britain): {swallow hole}. a depression in the ground surface, esp. in limestone, where a surface stream disappears underground.
sinkhole	2.
	syl	sink+hole
	pron	<1siGk2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a place into which foul matter runs.
Sinkiang-Uighur Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	Sin:kiang-Ui:ghur Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<1sin1kj@G> <1wEgu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of NW China: established in 1955 for the Uighur ethnic minority, with autonomous subdivisions for other small minorities; produces over half China's wool and contains valuable mineral resources. Capital: Urumchi. Pop.: 8000000 (1967-71). Area: 1646799 sq. km (635829 sq. miles).
sink in	0.
	syl	sink in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enter or penetrate the mind.
	exam	1	eventually the news sank in.
sinking	0.a.
	syl	sink+ing
	pron	<1siGkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling in the stomach caused by hunger or uneasiness.
sinking	0.b.
	syl	sink+ing
	pron	<1siGkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sinking feeling.
sinking fund	0.
	syl	sink+ing fund
	pos	n.
	def	a fund accumulated out of a business enterprise's earnings or a government's revenue and invested to repay a long-term debt or meet a depreciation charge.
sinless	0.
	syl	sin+less
	pron	<1sinlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from sin or guilt; innocent; pure.
sinlessly	sub
	head	sinless
	syl	sin+less+ly
	pos	adv.
sinlessness	sub
	head	sinless
	syl	sin+less+ness
	pos	n.
Sinn Fein	ety	C20: from Irish: we ourselves
Sinn Fein	0.
	syl	Sinn Fein
	pron	<1Sin> <1fAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish republican political movement founded about 1905 and linked to the revolutionary Irish Republican Army: divided into a Provisional and an Official movement since a similar split in the IRA in late 1969.
Sinn Feiner	sub
	head	Sinn Fein
	syl	Sinn Fein+er
	pos	n.
Sinn Feinism	sub
	head	Sinn Fein
	syl	Sinn Fein+ism
	pos	n.
Sino-	ety	from French, from Late Latin S*_inae the Chinese, from Late Greek Sinai, from Arabic S*_in China, probably from Chinese Ch'in 
Sino-	0.
	syl	Si:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	Chinese.
	exam	1	Sino-Tibetan;
	exam	2	Sinol?!ogy.
Sinology	0.
	syl	Si+nol+o:gy
	pron	<sI1nol*Ji>, <si->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of Chinese history, language, culture, etc.
Sinological	sub
	head	Sinology
	syl	Si+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2sIn*1loJikL>, <2sin->
	pos	adj.
Sinologist	sub
	head	Sinology
	syl	Si+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
Sinologue	sub
	head	Sinology
	syl	Si+no+logue
	pron	<1sIn*2log>
	pos	n.
Sino-Tibetan	1.
	syl	Si:no-Ti:bet:an
	pron	<1sIn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of languages that includes most of the languages of China, as well as Tibetan, Burmese, and Thai. Their most noticeable phonological characteristic is the phonemic use of tones.
Sino-Tibetan	2.
	syl	Si:no-Ti:bet:an
	pron	<1sIn*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to this family of languages.
sinter	ety	C18: German: #7cinder 
sinter	1.
	syl	sin+ter
	pron	<1sint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish porous incrustation, usually consisting of silica, that is deposited from hot springs.
sinter	2.
	syl	sin+ter
	pron	<1sint*>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of a sintering process.
sinter	3.
	syl	sin+ter
	pron	<1sint*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cinder} (sense 3)}.
sinter	4.
	syl	sin+ter
	pron	<1sint*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form large particles, lumps, or masses from (metal powders or powdery ores) by heating or pressure or both.
Sint Maarten	0.
	syl	Sint Maar+ten
	pron	<sint> <1ma:rt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {Saint Martin}.
sinuate	ety	C17: from Latin sinu*_atus curved; see #7sinus, -{#7ate %1}
sinuated	alt
	head	sinuate
	or	sinuate
	syl	sin:u+at+ed
	pos	adj.
sinuate	1.
	or	sinuated
	syl	sin:u+ate
	pron	<1sinjuit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {sinuous}. (of leaves) having a strongly waved margin.
sinuate	2.
	or	sinuated
	syl	sin:u+ate
	pron	<1sinjuit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {sinuous}.
sinuately	sub
	head	sinuate
	syl	sin:u+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
Sinvu iju	0.
	syl	Si+n*vu+800775 :i+ju
	pron	<si2nu:i1Ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in North Korea, on the Yalu River opposite Antung, China: developed by the Japanese during their occupation (1910-45); industrial centre. Pop.: 165000 (1967 est.).
sinuation	alt
	head	sinuosity
	or	sinuosity
	syl	sin:u:a+tion
	pos	n.
sinuosities	infl
	head	sinuosity
	or	sinuations
	syl	sin:u+os+i:ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sinuations	infl
	head	sinuosity
	or	sinuosities
	syl	sin:u:a+tions.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sinuosity	1.
	or	sinuation
	syl	sin:u+os+i:ty
	pron	<2sinju1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being sinuous.
sinuosity	2.
	or	sinuation
	syl	sin:u+os+i:ty
	pron	<2sinju1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a turn, curve, or intricacy.
sinuous	ety	C16: from Latin sinu*_osus winding, from sinus a curve
sinuous	1.
	syl	sin:u+ous
	pron	<1sinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of turns or curves; intricate.
sinuous	2.
	syl	sin:u+ous
	pron	<1sinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	devious; not straightforward.
sinuous	3.
	syl	sin:u+ous
	pron	<1sinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	supple; lithe.
sinuous	xref
	syl	sin:u+ous
	pron	<1sinju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {sinuate}.
sinuously	sub
	head	sinuous
	syl	sin:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
sinuousness	sub
	head	sinuous
	syl	sin:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
sinus	ety	C16: from Latin: a curve, bay
sinuses	infl
	head	sinus
	syl	si+nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sinus	1.a.
	syl	si+nus
	pron	<1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any bodily cavity or hollow space.
sinus	1.b.
	syl	si+nus
	pron	<1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large channel for venous blood, esp. between the brain and the skull.
sinus	1.c.
	syl	si+nus
	pron	<1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the air cavities in the cranial bones.
sinus	2.
	syl	si+nus
	pron	<1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a passage leading to a cavity containing pus.
sinus	3.
	syl	si+nus
	pron	<1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a small rounded notch between two lobes of a leaf, petal, etc.
sinus	4.
	syl	si+nus
	pron	<1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an irregularly shaped cavity.
sinusitis	0.
	syl	si+nus:i+tis
	pron	<2sIn*1sItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the membrane lining a sinus, esp. a nasal sinus.
sinusoid	0.
	syl	si+nus+oid
	pron	<1sIn*2scid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sine curve}.
sinusoidal	1.
	syl	si+nus:oi+dal
	pron	<2sIn*1scidL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	of or relating to a sine curve.
sinusoidal	2.
	syl	si+nus:oi+dal
	pron	<2sIn*1scidL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having a magnitude that varies as a sine curve.
sinusoidally	sub
	head	sinusoidal
	syl	si+nus:1oi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
sinusoidal projection	0.
	syl	si+nus:oi+dal pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an equal-area map projection on which all parallels are straight lines and all except the prime meridian are sine curves, often used to show tropical latitudes. Also called: {Sanson-Flamsteed projection}.
Sion	1.
	syl	Si:on
	pron	French <sj?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Switzerland, capital of Valais canton, on the River Rhone. Pop.: 21925 (1970). Latin name: {Sedunum}.
Sion	2.
	syl	Si:on
	pron	<1sI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Zion}.
Siouan	0.
	syl	Siou:an
	pron	<1su:*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages spoken by the Sioux.
Sioux	ety	from French, shortened from Nadowessioux, from Chippewa Nadoweisiw  &- #!Siou@.an adj.
Sioux	1.
	syl	Sioux
	pron	<su:, su:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a group of North American Indian peoples formerly ranging over a wide area of the Plains from Lake Michigan to the Rocky Mountains.
Sioux	2.
	syl	Sioux
	pron	<su:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the Siouan languages.
sip	ety	C14: probably from Low German sippen  &- #!sip+per n.
sips	infl
	head	sip
	syl	sips
	pos	vb.
sipping	infl
	head	sip
	syl	sip+ping
	pos	vb.
sipped	infl
	head	sip
	syl	sipped.
	pos	vb.
sip	1.
	syl	sip
	pron	<sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink (a liquid) by taking small mouthfuls; drink gingerly or delicately. {~}
sip	2.
	syl	sip
	pron	<sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	a small quantity of a liquid taken into the mouth and swallowed.
sip	3.
	syl	sip
	pron	<sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act of sipping.
siphon	ety	C17: from Latin s*_iph*_o, from Greek siph*_on siphon &- #!si+phon+age n. &- #!si+phon+al or si+phon+ic (sa$I#!f$An$Ik) adj.
syphon	alt
	head	siphon
	or	siphon
	syl	sy+phon
	pron	<1sIfN>
	pos	n.
siphon	1.
	or	syphon
	syl	si+phon
	pron	<1sIfN>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube placed with one end at a certain level in a vessel of liquid and the other end outside the vessel below this level, so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube and out of the vessel.
siphon	2.
	or	syphon
	syl	si+phon
	pron	<1sIfN>
	pos	n.
	def	See {soda siphon}.
siphon	3.
	or	syphon
	syl	si+phon
	pron	<1sIfN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of various tubular organs in different aquatic animals, such as molluscs and elasmobranch fishes, through which a fluid, esp. water, passes.
siphon	4.
	or	syphon
	syl	si+phon
	pron	<1sIfN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to pass or draw off through or as if through a siphon.
siphon bottle	0.
	syl	si+phon bot+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {soda siphon}.
siphonophore	ety	C19: from New Latin siphonophora, from Greek siph*_onophoros tube-bearing
siphonophore	0.
	syl	si+pho+no+phore
	pron	<1sIf*n*2fc:>, <sI1fon*->
	pos	n.
	def	any marine colonial hydrozoan of the order including the Portuguese man-of-war.
siphonophorous	sub
	head	siphonophore
	syl	si+pho+noph:o+rous
	pron	<2sIf*1nof*r*s>
	pos	adj.
siphonostele	ety	C19: from #7siphon+stele 
siphonostele	0.
	syl	si+phon:o+stele
	pron	<1sIf*n*2stEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the cylinder of conducting tissue surrounding a central core of pith in certain stems. See also { {stele} (sense 3)}.
siphonostelic	sub
	head	siphonostele
	syl	si+pho+no+ste:lic
	pron	<2sIf*n*1stElik>
	pos	adj.
Mount	infl
	head	Siple
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Siple	0.
	syl	Si+ple
	pron	<1sIpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Antarctica, on the coast of Marie Byrd Land. Height: 3100 m (10171 ft.).
sipper	0.
	syl	sip+per
	pron	<1sip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a drinking straw.
sippet	ety	C16: used as diminutive of #7sop ; see -#7et 
sippet	0.
	syl	sip+pet
	pron	<1sipit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of something, esp. a piece of toast or fried bread eaten with soup or gravy.
David Alfaro	infl
	head	Siqueiros
	syl	Da:vid Al:fa:ro
	pron	<da1$Bi@d> <al1faro>
	pos	n.
Siqueiros	0.
	syl	Si:quei:ros
	pron	Spanish <si1kAjros>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1974, Mexican painter, noted for his murals expressing a revolutionary message.
sir	ety	C13: variant of #7sire 
sir	1.
	syl	sir
	pron	<sR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a polite term of address for a man.
sir	2.
	syl	sir
	pron	<sR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a gentleman of high social status.
Sir	1.
	syl	Sir
	pron	<sR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of honour placed before the name of a knight or baronet.
	exam	1	Sir Walter Raleigh.
Sir	2.
	syl	Sir
	pron	<sR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a title placed before the name of a figure from ancient history.
Siracusa	0.
	syl	Si+ra+cu+sa
	pron	<2sira1ku:za>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Syracuse}.
Siraj-ud-daula	0.
	syl	Si:raj-ud-dau:la
	pron	<si1ra:Jud1daul*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1728-57, Indian leader who became the Great Mogul's deputy in Bengal (1756); opponent of English colonization. He captured Calcutta (1756) from the English and many of his prisoners suffocated in a crowded room that became known as the Black Hole of Calcutta. He was defeated (1757) by a group of Indian nobles in alliance with Robert Clive.
sirdar	ety	from Hindi sard*_ar, from Persian, from sar head+ d*_ar possession
sirdar	1.
	syl	sir+dar
	pron	<1sR:da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a general or military leader in Pakistan and India.
sirdar	2.
	syl	sir+dar
	pron	<1sR:da:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the title of the British commander in chief of the Egyptian Army.
sirdar	3.
	syl	sir+dar
	pron	<1sR:da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sardar}.
sire	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin senior an elder, from senex an old man
sire	1.
	syl	sire
	pron	<sI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male parent, esp. of a horse or other domestic animal.
sire	2.
	syl	sire
	pron	<sI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a respectful term of address, now used only in addressing a male monarch.
sire	3.
	syl	sire
	pron	<sI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a man of high rank.
sire	4.
	syl	sire
	pron	<sI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	esp. of a domestic animal
	def	to father; beget.
siren	ety	C14: from Old French sereine, from Latin s*_ir*_en, from Greek seir*_en 
siren	1.
	syl	si+ren
	pron	<1sI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for emitting a loud wailing sound, esp. as a warning or signal, typically consisting of a rotating perforated metal drum through which air or steam is passed under pressure.
siren	2.
	syl	si+ren
	pron	<1sI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	one of several sea nymphs whose seductive singing was believed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks the nymphs inhabited.
siren	3.a.
	syl	si+ren
	pron	<1sI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman considered to be dangerously alluring or seductive.
siren	3.b.
	syl	si+ren
	pron	<1sI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	her siren charms.
siren	4.
	syl	si+ren
	pron	<1sI*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic eel-like salamander of the North American family having external gills, no hind limbs, and reduced forelimbs.
sirenian	1.
	syl	si+re:ni:an
	pron	<sI1rEni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of aquatic herbivorous placental mammals having forelimbs modified as paddles, no hind limbs, and a horizontally flattened tail: contains only the dugong and manatees.
sirenian	2.
	syl	si+re:ni:an
	pron	<sI1rEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal belonging to the order a sea cow.
Siret	0.
	syl	Si+ret
	pron	<si1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Europe, rising in the Ukrainian SSR of the Soviet Union and flowing southeast through E Rumania to the Danube. Length: about 450 km (280 miles).
Sirius	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek Seirios, of obscure origin
Sirius	0.
	syl	Sir+i:us
	pron	<1siri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the sky, lying in the constellation Canis Major. It is a binary star whose companion, {Sirius B}, is a very faint white dwarf. Distance: 8.7 light years. Also called: the {Dog Star, Canicula, Sothis}.
sirloin	ety	C16 surloyn, from Old French surlonge, from sur above+ longe, from loigne #7loin 
sirloin	0.
	syl	sir+loin
	pron	<1sR:2lcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a prime cut of beef from the loin, esp. the upper part.
sirocco	ety	C17: from Italian, from Arabic sharq east wind
siroccos	infl
	head	sirocco
	syl	si+roc+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sirocco	1.
	syl	si+roc+co
	pron	<si1rok*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot oppressive and often dusty wind usually occurring in spring, beginning in N Africa and reaching S Europe.
sirocco	2.
	syl	si+roc+co
	pron	<si1rok*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any hot southerly wind, esp. one moving to a low pressure centre.
sirrah	ety	C16: probably variant of #7sire 
sirrah	0.
	syl	sir+rah
	pron	<1sir*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a contemptuous term used in addressing a man or boy.
sirree	0.
	syl	sir+ree
	pron	<s*1rE>
	pos	interj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	an emphatic exclamation used with or
sir-reverence	ety	C16: short for save your reverence 
sir-reverence	0.
	syl	sir-rev:er:ence
	pos	interj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an expression of apology used esp. to introduce taboo or vulgar words or phrases.
Sir Roger de Coverley	ety	C18: alteration of Roger of Coverley influenced by Sir Roger de Coverley, a fictitious character appearing in the Spectator essays by Addison and Steele ********************************************************************** Roger de Coverley, a fictitious character appearing in the Spectator essays by Addison and Steele **********************************************************************
Sir Roger de Coverley	0.
	syl	Sir Rog:er de Cov+er+ley
	pos	n.
	def	an English country dance similar to the Virginia reel and danced to a traditional tune.
sirup	0.
	syl	sir+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a less common spelling of {syrup}.
sirvente	ety	C19: via French from Proven*,cal sirventes song of a servant (that is, of a lover serving his mistress), from sirvent a servant, from Latin serv*_ire to #7serve 
sirvente	0.
	syl	sir+vente
	pron	<s*1vent>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse form employed by the troubadours of Provence to satirize moral or political themes.
sis	0.
	syl	sis
	pron	<sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {sister}.
sisal	ety	C19: from Mexican Spanish, named after Sisal, a port in Yucat*'an, Mexico
sisal	1.
	syl	si+sal
	pron	<1sIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mexican agave plant, cultivated for its large fleshy leaves, which yield a stiff fibre used for making rope.
sisal	2.
	syl	si+sal
	pron	<1sIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of this plant.
sisal	3.
	syl	si+sal
	pron	<1sIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fibres of certain similar or related plants.
sisal	xref
	syl	si+sal
	pron	<1sIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sisal hemp}.
Sisera	0.
	syl	Sis:er:a
	pron	<1sis*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a defeated leader of the Canaanites, who was assassinated by Jael (Judges 5:21).
siskin	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch s*_iseken, from Middle Low German s*_isek; related to Czech *vci*vzek, Russian chizh 
siskin	1.
	syl	sis+kin
	pron	<1siskin>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow-and-black Eurasian finch,
pine siskin	2.
	head	siskin
	syl	pine siskin.
	def	a North American finch, having a streaked yellowish-brown plumage.
Alfred	infl
	head	Sisley
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<al1fred>
	pos	n.
Sisley	0.
	syl	Sis:ley
	pron	<1sisli>, French <si1sle>
	pos	n.
	def	1839-99, French painter, esp. of landscapes; one of the originators of impressionism.
Jean Charles L'eonard Simonde de	infl
	head	Sismondi
	syl	Jean Charles L*'e:o:nard Si:monde de
	pron	<Z*~a> <Sarl> <lAcna:r> <si1m*~c:d> <d*>
	pos	n.
Sismondi	0.
	syl	Sis:mon:di
	pron	<sis1mondi>, French <sism*~c1di>
	pos	n.
	def	1773-1842, Swiss historian and economist. His (1807-18) contributed to the movement for Italian unification.
sissies	infl
	head	sissy
	syl	sis+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sissy	1.
	syl	sis+sy
	pron	<1sisi>
	pos	n.
	def	an effeminate, weak, or cowardly boy or man.
sissy	2.
	syl	sis+sy
	pron	<1sisi>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also (informal or dialect): {sissified}. effeminate, weak, or cowardly.
sissyish	sub
	head	sissy
	syl	sis+sy+ish
	pos	adj.
sister	ety	Old English sweostor; related to Old Norse systir, Old High German swester, Gothic swistar 
sister	1.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female person having the same parents as another person.
sister	2.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {half-sister, stepsister}.
sister	3.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a female person who belongs to the same group, trade union, etc., as another or others.
sister	4.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a form of address to a woman or girl, used esp. by Blacks in the U.S.
sister	5.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior nurse.
sister	6.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a nun or a title given to a nun.
sister	7.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman fellow member of a Church or religious body.
sister	8.
	syl	sis+ter
	pron	<1sist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	belonging to the same class, fleet, etc., as another or others.
	exam	1	a sister ship.
sisterhood	1.
	syl	sis+ter+hood
	pron	<1sist*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being related as a sister or sisters.
sisterhood	2.
	syl	sis+ter+hood
	pron	<1sist*2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious body or society of sisters, esp. a community, order, or congregation of nuns.
sisters-in-law	infl
	head	sister-in-law
	syl	sis:ters-in-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sister-in-law	1.
	syl	sis:ter-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the sister of one's husband or wife.
sister-in-law	2.
	syl	sis:ter-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of one's brother.
sister-in-law	3.
	syl	sis:ter-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of the brother of one's husband or wife.
sisterly	0.
	syl	sis+ter+ly
	pron	<1sist*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or suitable to a sister, esp. in showing kindness and affection.
sisterliness	sub
	head	sisterly
	syl	sis+ter+li+ness
	pos	n.
Sistine Chapel	ety	Sistine, from Italian Sistino relating to Sisto Sixtus (Pope Sixtus IV)
Sistine Chapel	0.
	syl	Sis+tine Chap+el
	pron	<1sistIn>, <-tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the chapel of the pope in the Vatican at Rome, built for Sixtus IV and decorated with frescoes by Michelangelo and others.
sistroid	ety	C20: from #7sistrum+ -#7oid 
sistroid	0.
	syl	sis+troid
	pron	<1sistrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	contained between the convex sides of two intersecting curves. Compare {{cissoid} (sense 2)}.
sistrum	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek seistron, from seiein to shake
sistra	infl
	head	sistrum
	syl	sis+tra
	pron	<-tr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sistrum	0.
	syl	sis+trum
	pron	<1sistr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument of ancient Egypt consisting of a metal rattle.
Sisyphean	1.
	syl	Sis:y+phe:an
	pron	<2sisi1fE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to Sisyphus.
Sisyphean	2.
	syl	Sis:y+phe:an
	pron	<2sisi1fE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	actually or seemingly endless and futile.
Sisyphus	0.
	syl	Sis:y:phus
	pron	<1sisif*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king of Corinth, punished in Hades for his misdeeds by eternally having to roll a heavy stone up a hill: every time he approached the top, the stone escaped his grasp and rolled to the bottom.
sit	ety	Old English sittan; related to Old Norse sitja, Gothic sitan, Old High German sizzen, Latin sed*_ere to sit, Sanskrit s*_idati he sits
sits	infl
	head	sit
	syl	sits
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
sitting	infl
	head	sit
	syl	sit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
sat	infl
	head	sit
	syl	sat.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
sit	1.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr. when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by down, in, or on
	def	to adopt or rest in a posture in which the body is supported on the buttocks and thighs and the torso is more or less upright.
	exam	1	to sit on a chair;
	exam	2	sit a horse.
sit	2.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to adopt such a posture.
sit	3.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to adopt or rest in a posture with the hindquarters lowered to the ground.
sit	4.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a bird
	def	to perch or roost.
sit	5.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a hen or other bird
	def	to cover eggs to hatch them; brood.
sit	6.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be situated or located.
sit	7.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of the wind
	def	to blow from the direction specified.
sit	8.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to adopt and maintain a posture for one's portrait to be painted, etc.
sit	9.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to occupy or be entitled to a seat in some official capacity, as a judge, elected representative, etc.
sit	10.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a deliberative body
	def	to be convened or in session.
sit	11.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remain inactive or unused.
	exam	1	his car sat in the garage for a year.
sit	12.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to rest or lie as specified.
	exam	1	the nut was sitting so awkwardly that he couldn't turn it.
sit	13.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a garment
	def	to fit or hang as specified.
	exam	1	that dress sits well on you.
sit	14.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to weigh, rest, or lie as specified.
	exam	1	greatness sits easily on him.
sit	15.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to take (an examination).
	exam	1	he's sitting his bar finals.
sit	16.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to be a candidate (for a qualification).
	exam	1	he's sitting for a B.A.
sit	17.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to keep watch over an invalid, a baby, etc.
sit	18.
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have seating capacity for.
sitting pretty	19.
	head	sit
	syl	sitting pretty.
	qual	Informal.
	def	well placed or established financially, socially, etc.
sit tight	20.
	head	sit
	syl	sit tight.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wait patiently; bide one's time.
sit	xref
	syl	sit
	pron	<sit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	See also {sit back, sit down, sit-in, sit on, sit out, sit over, sit under, sit up}.
sitar	ety	from Hindi sit*_ar, literally: three-stringed
sitar	0.
	syl	si+tar
	pron	<si1ta:>, <1sita:>
	pos	n.
	def	a stringed musical instrument, esp. of India, having a long neck, a rounded body, and movable frets. The main strings, three to seven in number, overlay other sympathetic strings, the tuning depending on the raga being performed.
sitarist	sub
	head	sitar
	syl	si+1tar+ist
	pos	n.
sit back	0.
	syl	sit back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to relax, as when action should be taken.
	exam	1	many people just sit back and ignore the problems of today.
sitcom	0.
	syl	sit+com
	pron	<1sit2kom>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal term for {situation comedy}.
sit down	1.
	syl	sit down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adopt or cause (oneself or another) to adopt a sitting posture.
sit down	2.
	syl	sit down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	; foll. by under
	def	to suffer (insults, etc.) without protests or resistance. {~} {sit-down}.
sit down	3.
	syl	sit down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators sit down in a public place as a protest or to draw attention to a cause.
sit down	4.
	syl	sit down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	See {sit-down strike. ~} {sit-down}.
sit down	5.
	syl	sit down
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	of a meal, etc.
	def	eaten while sitting down at a table.
sit-down strike	0.
	syl	sit-down strike
	pos	n.
	def	a strike in which workers refuse to leave their place of employment until a settlement is reached.
site	ety	C14: from Latin situs situation, from sinere to be placed
site	1.a.
	syl	site
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the piece of land where something was, is, or is intended to be located.
	exam	1	a building site;
	exam	2	archaeological site.
site	1.b.
	syl	site
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	site office.
site	2.
	syl	site
	pron	<sIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to locate, place, or install (something) in a specific place.
sitella	0.
	syl	si+tel+la
	pron	<si1tel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various small generally black and white birds of the genus having a straight sharp beak and strong claws used to run up trees in search of insects: family (nuthatches). Also called: {tree-runner}.
sitfast	0.
	syl	sit+fast
	pron	<1sit2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a sore on a horse's back caused by rubbing of the saddle.
sith	ety	Old English siththa, short for siththan #7since 
sith	0.
	syl	sith
	pron	<siT>
	pos	adv. conj. prep.
	def	an archaic word for {since}.
Ndabaningi	infl
	head	Sithole
	syl	Nda:ban:in:gi
	pron	<Ndaba1niGgi>
	pos	n.
Sithole	0.
	syl	Sit:ho:le
	pron	<si1t*uli>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, Rhodesian clergyman and politician; leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union since 1963. He was one of the negotiators of the internal settlement (1978) to pave the way for black majority rule in Rhodesia.
sit-in	1.
	syl	sit-in
	pos	n.
	def	a form of civil disobedience in which demonstrators occupy seats in a public place and refuse to move as a protest. {~} {sit in}.
sit-in	2.
	syl	sit-in
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to deputize (for).
sit-in	3.
	syl	sit-in
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to take part (in) as a visitor or guest.
	exam	1	we sat in on Professor Johnson's seminar.
sit-in	4.
	syl	sit-in
	pos	n.
	def	to organize or take part in a sit-in.
Sitka	0.
	syl	Sit+ka
	pron	<1sitk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE Alaska, in the Alexander Archipelago on W Baranof Island: capital of Russian America (1804-67) and of Alaska (1867-1906). Pop.: 3370 (1970).
sitka spruce	0.
	syl	sit+ka spruce
	pron	<1sitk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall North American spruce tree, having yellowish-green needle-like leaves: yields valuable timber.
sitology	ety	C19: from Greek sitos food, grain+-#7logy 
sitology	0.
	syl	si+tol+o:gy
	pron	<sI1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of food, diet, and nutrition.
sit on	1.
	syl	sit on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be a member of (a committee, etc.).
sit on	2.
	syl	sit on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suppress.
sit on	3.
	syl	sit on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to check or rebuke.
sitosterol	ety	C20: from Greek sitos food, grain+#7sterol 
sitosterol	0.
	syl	si+tos+ter+ol
	pron	<sI1tost*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white powder or waxy white solid extracted from soya beans, consisting of a mixture of isomers of the formula C\2\9H\5\0O with other sterols: used in cosmetics and medicine.
sit out	1.
	syl	sit out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endure to the end.
	exam	1	I sat out the play although it was terrible.
sit out	2.
	syl	sit out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remain seated throughout (a dance, etc.).
sit out	3.
	syl	sit out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to lean backwards over the side of a light sailing boat in order to carry the centre of gravity as far to windward as possible to reduce heeling. U.S. term: {hike out}.
sit over	0.
	syl	sit o:ver
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to be seated in an advantageous position on the left of (the player).
Sitsang	0.
	syl	Si+tsang
	pron	<1sE1ts@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name for {Tibet}.
sitter	1.
	syl	sit+ter
	pron	<1sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that sits.
sitter	2.
	syl	sit+ter
	pron	<1sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is posing for his or her portrait to be painted, carved, etc.
sitter	3.
	syl	sit+ter
	pron	<1sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a broody hen or other bird that is sitting on its eggs to hatch them.
sitter	4.
	syl	sit+ter
	pron	<1sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sitter-in}. See {baby-sitter}.
Willem de	infl
	head	Sitter
	syl	Wil:lem de
	pron	<1wil*m> <d*>
	pos	n.
Sitter	0.
	syl	Sit:ter
	pron	<1sit*>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1934, Dutch astronomer, who calculated the size of the universe and conceived of it as expanding.
sitting	1.
	syl	sit+ting
	pron	<1sitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous period of being seated.
	exam	1	I read his novel at one sitting.
sitting	2.
	syl	sit+ting
	pron	<1sitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	such a period in a restaurant, canteen, etc., where space and other facilities are limited.
	exam	1	dinner will be served in two sittings.
sitting	3.
	syl	sit+ting
	pron	<1sitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or period of posing for one's portrait to be painted, carved, etc.
sitting	4.
	syl	sit+ting
	pron	<1sitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting, esp. of an official body, to conduct business.
sitting	5.
	syl	sit+ting
	pron	<1sitiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the incubation period of a bird's eggs during which the mother sits on them to keep them warm.
Sitting Bull	0.
	syl	Sit+ting Bull
	pos	n.
	def	??1831-90, American Indian chief of the Teton Dakota Sioux. Resisting white encroachment on his people's hunting grounds, he led the Sioux tribes against the U.S. Army in the Sioux War (1876-77) in which Custer was killed. The hunger of the Sioux, whose food came from the diminishing buffalo, forced his surrender (1881). He was killed during renewed strife.
sitting duck	0.
	syl	sit+ting duck
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing in a defenceless or precarious position.
sitting room	0.
	syl	sit+ting room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a private house or flat used for relaxation and entertainment of guests.
sitting tenant	0.
	syl	sit+ting ten+ant
	pos	n.
	def	a tenant occupying a house, flat, etc.
sitting trot	0.
	syl	sit+ting trot
	pos	n.
	def	a horse's trot during which the rider sits still in the saddle. Compare {rising trot}.
situate	ety	C16: from Late Latin situ*_are to position, from Latin situs a #7site 
situate	1.
	syl	sit:u+ate
	pron	<1sitju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to allot a site to; place; locate.
situate	2.
	syl	sit:u+ate
	pron	<1sitju2At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	now used esp. in legal contexts
	def	situated; located.
situation	1.
	syl	sit:u:a+tion
	pron	<2sitju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	physical placement, esp. with regard to the surroundings.
situation	2.a.
	syl	sit:u:a+tion
	pron	<2sitju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	state of affairs; combination of circumstances.
situation	2.b.
	syl	sit:u:a+tion
	pron	<2sitju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex or critical state of affairs in a novel, play, etc.
situation	3.
	syl	sit:u:a+tion
	pron	<2sitju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	social or financial status, position, or circumstances.
situation	4.
	syl	sit:u:a+tion
	pron	<2sitju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a position of employment; post.
situational	sub
	head	situation
	syl	sit:u:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
situation comedy	0.
	syl	sit:u:a+tion com+e:dy
	pos	n.
	def	comedy based on the humorous situations that could arise in day-to-day life.
situla	ety	from Latin
situlae	infl
	head	situla
	syl	sit:u+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
situla	1.
	syl	sit:u+la
	pron	<1sitjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bucket-shaped container, usually of metal or pottery and often richly decorated: typical of the N Italian Iron Age.
situla	2.
	syl	sit:u+la
	pron	<1sitjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the type of designs usually associated with these containers.
sit under	0.
	syl	sit un:der
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to be seated on the right of (the player).
sit up	1.
	syl	sit up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to raise (oneself or another) from a recumbent to an upright or alert sitting posture.
sit up	2.
	syl	sit up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain out of bed and awake, esp. until a late hour.
sit up	3.
	syl	sit up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become suddenly interested or alert.
	exam	1	devaluation of the dollar made the money market sit up.
sit-up	infl
	head	sit up
	syl	sit-up.
	pos	n.
sit up	4.
	syl	sit up
	pos	n.
	qual	Gymnastics.
	def	another name for {trunk curl}.
situs	ety	C18: from Latin: site, situation, position
situs	infl
	syl	si+tus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
situs	0.
	syl	si+tus
	pron	<1sIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	position or location, esp. the usual or right position of an organ or part of the body.
Sitwell	1.
	syl	Sit:well
	pron	<1sitw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {E@.dith}. 1887-1964, English poet and critic, noted esp. for her collection (1922).
Sitwell	2.
	syl	Sit:well
	pron	<1sitw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	her brother, Sir {Os@.bert}. 1892-1969, English writer, best known for his five autobiographical books (1944-50).
Sitwell	3.
	syl	Sit:well
	pron	<1sitw*l>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Sa@.chev@.er@.ell} (s$$#!#s$ev$$r$$l). born 1897, English poet and writer of books on art, architecture, music, and travel.
sitz bath	ety	half translation of German Sitzbad, from Sitz #7seat+ Bad #7bath 
sitz bath	0.
	syl	sitz bath
	pron	<sits>, <zits>
	pos	n.
	def	a bath in which the buttocks and hips are immersed in hot water, esp. for therapeutic effects, as after perineal or pelvic surgery.
sitzkrieg	ety	C20: from German, from sitzen to sit+ Krieg war
sitzkrieg	0.
	syl	sitz+krieg
	pron	<1sits2krEg>, <1zits->
	pos	n.
	def	a period during a war in which both sides change positions very slowly or not at all.
sitzmark	ety	German, literally: seat mark
sitzmark	0.
	syl	sitz+mark
	pron	<1sits2ma:k>, <1zits->
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a depression in the snow where a skier has fallen.
SI unit	0.
	syl	SI u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	any of the units adopted for international use under the Syst*`eme International d'Unit*'es, now employed for all scientific and most technical purposes. There are seven fundamental units: the metre, kilogram, second, ampere, kelvin, candela, and mole; and two supplementary units: the radian and the steradian. All other units are derived by multiplication or division of these units without the use of numerical factors.
Siva	ety	from Sanskrit *'Siva, literally: the auspicious (one)
Shiva	alt
	head	Siva
	or	Siva
	syl	Shi+va
	pos	n.
Siva	0.
	or	Shiva
	syl	Si:va
	pron	<1sEv*>, <1siv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the destroyer, one of the three chief divinities of the later Hindu pantheon, the other two being Brahma and Vishnu. Siva is also the god presiding over personal destinies.
Sivaism	0.
	syl	Si+va+ism
	pron	<1sEv*2iz*m>, <1siv*->
	pos	n.
	def	the cult of Siva.
Sivaist	sub
	head	Sivaism
	syl	Si+va+ist
	pos	n.
Sivaistic	sub
	head	Sivaism
	syl	Si+va+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Sivan	ety	from Hebrew s*_iw*_an 
Sivan	0.
	syl	Si+van
	pron	<sE1va:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth month of the civil year and the third of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling approximately in May and June.
Sivas	0.
	syl	Si+vas
	pron	Turkish <1sivas>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Turkey, at an altitude of 1347m (4420 ft.): one of the chief cities in Asia Minor in ancient times; scene of the national congress (1919) leading to the revolution that established modern Turkey. Pop.: 149201 (1975).
siwash	ety	see S#7iwash 
siwash	1.
	syl	si+wash
	pron	<1sIwoS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Cowichan sweater}.
siwash	2.
	syl	si+wash
	pron	<1sIwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in the Pacific Northwest
	def	to camp out with only natural shelter.
Siwash	ety	C19: from Chinook Jargon, from French sauvage #7savage 
Siwash	1.
	syl	Si+wash
	pron	<1sIwoS>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; Slang, derogatory. in the Pacific Northwest
	def	a North American Indian.
Siwash	2.
	syl	Si+wash
	pron	<1sIwoS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; Slang, derogatory. in the Pacific Northwest
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Indians.
Siwash	3.
	syl	Si+wash
	pron	<1sIwoS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; Slang, derogatory. in the Pacific Northwest
	def	worthless, stingy, or bad.
	exam	1	he's siwash.
six	ety	Old English siex; related to Old Norse sex, Gothic saihs, Old High German sehs, Latin sex, Greek hex, Sanskrit sastha 
six	1.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
six	2.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 6, VI, etc., representing this number.
six	3.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, repre?!sented by, or consisting of six units, such as a playing card with six symbols on it.
six	4.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {six o'clock}. six hours after noon or midnight.
six	5.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sixer}.
six	5.a.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot that crosses the boundary without bouncing.
six	5.b.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	the six runs scored for such a shot.
six	6.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	a division of a Brownie Guide or Cub Scout pack.
six	7.a.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	in disagreement.
six	7.b.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	in a state of confusion.
knock (someone) for six	8.
	head	six
	syl	knock (someone) for six.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to upset or overwhelm completely; stun.
six of one and half a dozen of the other	9.
	head	six
	syl	six of one and half a dozen of the other.
	def	Also: {six and two threes}. a situation in which the alternatives are considered equivalent. {~}
six	10.a.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	amounting to six.
	exam	1	six nations.
six	10.b.
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	set the table for six.
six	xref
	syl	six
	pron	<siks>
	pos	n.
	def	Related prefixes: {hexa-, sexi-}.
Six	0.
	syl	Six
	qual	French
	def	sis) {Les} (le). a group of six young composers in France, who from about 1916 formed a temporary association as a result of interest in neoclassicism and in the music of Satie and the poetry of Cocteau. Its members were Darius Milhaud, Arthur Honegger, Francis Poulenc, Georges Auric, Louis Durey, and Germaine Tailleferre.
sixain	0.
	syl	six+ain
	pron	<1siksAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a stanza or poem of six lines.
Six Counties	0.
	syl	Six Coun+ties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the counties of Northern Ireland.
Six Day War	0.
	syl	Six Day War
	pos	n.
	def	a war fought in the Middle East in June 1967, lasting six days. In it Israel defeated Egypt, Jordan, and Syria, occupying the Gaza Strip, the Sinai, Jerusalem, the West Bank of the Jordan, and the Golan Heights.
six-eight time	0.
	syl	six-eight time
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a form of compound duple time in which there are six quaver beats to the bar, indicated by the time signature %6@b\8#800776 . Often shortened to {six-eight}.
sixfold	1.
	syl	six+fold
	pron	<1siks2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having six times as many or as much.
sixfold	2.
	syl	six+fold
	pron	<1siks2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of six parts.
sixfold	3.
	syl	six+fold
	pron	<1siks2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to six times as many or as much.
six-footer	0.
	syl	six-foot:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is at least six feet tall.
six-gun	0.
	syl	six-gun
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	another word for {six-shooter}.
sixmos	infl
	head	sixmo
	syl	six+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sixmo	1.
	syl	six+mo
	pron	<1siksm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sexto}. a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper into six leaves or twelve pages, each one sixth the size of the sheet. Often written: {6mo, 6?%}.
sixmo	2.
	syl	six+mo
	pron	<1siksm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of this size.
Six Nations	0.
	syl	Six Na+tions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in North America
	def	the Indian confederacy of the Cayugas, Mohawks, Oneidas, Onondagas, Senecas, and Tuscaroras. Also called: {Iroquois}. See also {Five Nations}.
six-pack	0.
	syl	six-pack
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a package containing six units, esp. six cans of beer.
sixpence	0.
	syl	six+pence
	pron	<1siksp*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a small British cupronickel coin with a face value of six pennies, worth 2@2#800777 (new) pence, not minted since 1970.
sixpenny	0.
	syl	six+pen:ny
	pron	<1siksp*ni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a nail
	def	two inches in length.
six-shooter	0.
	syl	six-shoot:er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a revolver with six chambers. Also called: {six-gun}.
sixte	ety	from French: (the) sixth (parrying position), from Latin sextus sixth
sixte	0.
	syl	sixte
	pron	<sikst>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
sixteen	1.
	syl	six+teen
	pron	<1siks1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and six. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
sixteen	2.
	syl	six+teen
	pron	<1siks1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 16, XVI, etc., representing this number.
sixteen	3.
	syl	six+teen
	pron	<1siks1tEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the numeral 16 used as the lower figure of a time signature to indicate that the beat is measured in semiquavers.
sixteen	4.
	syl	six+teen
	pron	<1siks1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 16 units.
sixteen	5.a.
	syl	six+teen
	pron	<1siks1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to sixteen.
	exam	1	sixteen tons.
sixteen	5.b.
	syl	six+teen
	pron	<1siks1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	sixteen are known to the police.
sixteenmos	infl
	head	sixteenmo
	syl	six+teen+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sixteenmo	1.
	syl	six+teen+mo
	pron	<1siks1tEnm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sexto?!decimo}. a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper into 16 leaves or 32 pages, each one sixteenth the size of the sheet. Often written: {16mo, 16?%}.
sixteenmo	2.
	syl	six+teen+mo
	pron	<1siks1tEnm*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of this size.
sixteenth	1.a.
	syl	six+teenth
	pron	<1siks1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the fifteenth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 16th.
sixteenth	1.b.
	syl	six+teenth
	pron	<1siks1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the sixteenth of the month.
sixteenth	2.a.
	syl	six+teenth
	pron	<1siks1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 16 equal or nearly equal parts of something.
sixteenth	2.b.
	syl	six+teenth
	pron	<1siks1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sixteenth part.
sixteenth	3.
	syl	six+teenth
	pron	<1siks1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction that is equal to one divided by 16 (1/16#800779) .
sixteenth note	0.
	syl	six+teenth note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {semiquaver}.
sixth	1.a.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the fifth and before the seventh in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 6th.
sixth	1.b.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the sixth to go.
sixth	2.a.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of six equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
sixth	2.b.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sixth part.
sixth	3.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by six (1/6).
sixth	4.a.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between one note and another note six notes away from it counting inclusively along the diatonic scale.
sixth	4.b.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also {{major} (sense 11)}, {{minor} (sense 4)}, {{interval} (sense 5)}.
sixth	4.c.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sixth chord}.
sixth	5.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {sixthly}. after the fifth person, position, etc. {~}
sixth	6.
	syl	sixth
	pron	<siksT>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	Also: {sixthly}. as the sixth point: linking what follows to the previous statements.
sixth chord	0.
	syl	sixth chord
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical harmony
	def	the first inversion of the triad, in which the note next above the root appears in the bass. See also {added sixth}.
sixth form	0.a.
	syl	sixth form
	pos	n.
	def	the most senior class in a secondary school to which pupils, usually above the legal leaving age, may proceed to take A levels, retake O levels, etc.
sixth form	0.b.
	syl	sixth form
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sixth-form college.
sixth-former	sub
	head	sixth form
	syl	sixth-2form:er
	pos	n.
sixth sense	0.
	syl	sixth sense
	pos	n.
	def	any supposed sense or means of perception, such as intuition or clairvoyance, other than the five senses of sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.
sixtieth	1.a.
	syl	six+ti+eth
	pron	<1siksti*T>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.: often written 60th.
sixtieth	1.b.
	syl	six+ti+eth
	pron	<1siksti*T>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the sixtieth in a row.
sixtieth	2.a.
	syl	six+ti+eth
	pron	<1siksti*T>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 60 approximately equal parts of something.
sixtieth	2.b.
	syl	six+ti+eth
	pron	<1siksti*T>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sixtieth part.
sixtieth	3.
	syl	six+ti+eth
	pron	<1siksti*T>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 60 (1/60#800782) .
Sixtus V	0.
	syl	Six:tus V
	pron	<1sikst*s>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1520-90, Italian ecclesiastic; pope (1585-90). He is noted for vigorous administrative@T reforms@T that@T contributed@T to@T the @T Counter-Reformation.
sixty	ety	Old English sixtig 
sixties	infl
	head	sixty
	syl	six+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sixty	1.
	syl	six+ty
	pron	<1siksti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and six. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
sixty	2.
	syl	six+ty
	pron	<1siksti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 60, LX, etc., representing sixty.
sixty	3.
	syl	six+ty
	pron	<1siksti>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 60 units.
sixty	4.a.
	syl	six+ty
	pron	<1siksti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to sixty.
	exam	1	sixty soldiers.
sixty	4.b.
	syl	six+ty
	pron	<1siksti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	sixty are dead.
sixty-fourmos	infl
	head	sixty-fourmo
	syl	six:ty-four:mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sixty-fourmo	1.
	syl	six:ty-four:mo
	pron	<2siksti1fc:m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book size resulting from folding a sheet of paper into 64 leaves or 128 pages, each one sixty-fourth the size of the sheet. Often written {64mo, 64?%}.
sixty-fourmo	2.
	syl	six:ty-four:mo
	pron	<2siksti1fc:m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of this size.
sixty-fourth note	0.
	syl	six:ty-fourth note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {hemidemi?!semiquaver}.
sixty-four thousand dollar question	ety	C20: from the top prize in a U.S. television quiz
sixty-four thousand dollar question	0.
	syl	six:ty-four thou+sand dol+lar ques+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a crucial ques?!tion or issue.
sixty-nine	0.
	syl	six:ty-nine
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {soixante-neuf}.
six-yard line	0.
	syl	six-yard line
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	the line marking the limits of the goal area.
sizeable	alt
	head	sizable
	or	sizable
	syl	size+a:ble
	pron	<1sIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
sizable	0.
	or	sizeable
	syl	siz+a:ble
	pron	<1sIz*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	quite large.
sizableness	sub
	head	sizable
	or	sizeableness
	syl	siz+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
sizeableness	sub
	head	sizable
	or	sizableness
	syl	size+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
sizably	sub
	head	sizable
	or	sizeably
	syl	siz+a:bly
	pos	adv.
sizeably	sub
	head	sizable
	or	sizably
	syl	size+a:bly
	pos	adv.
sizar	ety	C16: from earlier sizer, from #7{size %1} (meaning @6an allowance of food, etc.@9)
sizar	0.
	syl	siz+ar
	pron	<1sIz*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. at Peterhouse, Cambridge, and Trinity College, Dublin
	def	an undergraduate receiving a maintenance grant from the college.
sizarship	sub
	head	sizar
	syl	si+zar+2ship
	pos	n.
size	ety	C13: from Old French sise, shortened from assise #7assize  &- #!siz+er n.
size	H1.1.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the dimensions, proportions, amount, or extent of something.
size	H1.2.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	large or great dimensions, etc.
size	H1.3.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of graduated measurements, as of clothing.
	exam	1	she takes size 4 shoes.
size	H1.4.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	state of affairs as summarized.
	exam	1	he's bankrupt, that's the size of it.
size	H1.5.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sort according to size.
size	H1.6.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or cut to a particular size or sizes.
size	ety	C15: perhaps from Old French sise; see #7size %1 &- #!siz@.y adj.
size	H2.1.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {siz+ing}. a thin gelatinous mixture, made from glue, clay, or wax, that is used as a sealer or filler on paper, cloth, or plaster surfaces. {~}
size	H2.2.
	syl	size
	pron	<sIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or coat (a surface) with size.
sized	0.
	syl	sized
	pron	<sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a specified size.
	exam	1	medium-sized.
size up	1.
	syl	size up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make an assessment of (a person, problem, etc.).
size up	2.
	syl	size up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to conform to or make so as to conform to certain specifications of dimension.
sizzle	1.
	syl	siz+zle
	pron	<1sizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make the hissing sound characteristic of frying fat.
sizzle	2.
	syl	siz+zle
	pron	<1sizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be very hot.
sizzle	3.
	syl	siz+zle
	pron	<1sizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be very angry.
sizzle	4.
	syl	siz+zle
	pron	<1sizL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a hissing sound.
sizzler	1.
	syl	siz+zler
	pron	<1sizl*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that sizzles.
sizzler	2.
	syl	siz+zler
	pron	<1sizl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very hot day.
SJ	0.
	syl	S.J.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Society of Jesus.
Sjlland	0.
	syl	Sj:l+land
	pron	Danish <1sjelan>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island of Denmark, separated from the island of Fyn by the Great Belt and from S Sweden by the Sound. Chief town: Copenhagen. Pop.: 2129846 (1970). Area: 7016 sq. km (2709 sq. miles). English name: {Zealand}. German name: {Seeland}.
sjambok	1.
	syl	sjam+bok
	pron	<1S@mb^k>, <-bok>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a heavy whip of rhinoceros or hippopotamus hide.
sjambok	2.
	syl	sjam+bok
	pron	<1S@mb^k>, <-bok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	to strike or beat with such a whip.
SJC	0.
	syl	S.J.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Supreme Judicial Court.
SJD	ety	from Latin Scientiae Juridicae Doctor 
SJD	0.
	syl	S.J.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Juridical Science.
sk	0.
	syl	sk.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sack.
Cape	infl
	head	Skagen
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Skagen	0.
	syl	Ska+gen
	pron	<1ska:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Skaw}.
Skagerrak	0.
	syl	Skag+er+rak
	pron	<1sk@g*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the North Sea between Denmark and Norway, merging with the Kattegat in the southeast.
skald	ety	from Old Norse, of unknown origin
scald	alt
	head	skald
	or	skald
	syl	scald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	n.
skald	0.
	or	scald
	syl	skald
	pron	<skc:ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Scandinavia
	def	a bard or minstrel.
skaldic	sub
	head	skald
	or	scaldic
	syl	skald+ic
	pos	adj.
scaldic	sub
	head	skald
	or	skaldic
	syl	scald+ic
	pos	adj.
Skara Brae	0.
	syl	Ska:ra Brae
	pron	<1sk@r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a neolithic village in NE Scotland, in the Orkney Islands: one of Europe's most perfectly preserved Stone Age villages, buried by a sand dune until uncovered by a storm in 1850.
skat	ety	C19: from German, from Italian scarto played cards, from scartare to discard, from {s- #7ex -%1}#7+ carta, from Latin charta #7{card %1}
skat	0.
	syl	skat
	pron	<sk@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-handed card game using 32 cards, popular in German-speaking communities.
skate	ety	C17: via Dutch from Old French *'eschasse stilt, probably of Germanic origin
skate	H1.1.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {roller skate, ice skate}.
skate	H1.2.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the steel blade or runner of an ice skate.
skate	H1.3.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	def	such a blade fitted with straps for fastening to a shoe.
skate	H1.4.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a current collector on an electric railway train that collects its current from a third rail. Compare {bow collector}.
get one's skates on	5.
	head	skate
	syl	get one's skates on.
	def	to hurry. {~}
skate	H1.6.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to glide swiftly on skates.
skate	H1.7.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	def	to slide smoothly over a surface.
skate on thin ice	8.
	head	skate
	syl	skate on thin ice.
	def	to place oneself in a dangerous or delicate situation.
skate	ety	C14: from Old Norse skata 
skates	alt
	head	skate
	or	skate
	syl	skates.
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skate	H2.0.
	or	skates
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any large ray of the family of temperate and tropical seas, having flat pectoral fins continuous with the head, two dorsal fins, a short spineless tail, and a long snout.
skate	ety	from Scottish and northern English dialect skate, a derogatory term of uncertain origin
skate	H3.0.
	syl	skate
	pron	<skAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person; fellow.
skateboard	1.
	syl	skate+board
	pron	<1skAt2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a plank mounted on roller-skate wheels, usually ridden while standing up. {~}
skateboard	2.
	syl	skate+board
	pron	<1skAt2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride on a skateboard. &- {#!skate+@!board+er}
skate over	1.
	syl	skate o:ver
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cross on or as if on skates.
skate over	2.
	syl	skate o:ver
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to avoid dealing with (a matter) fully.
skatepark	0.
	syl	skate+park
	pron	<1skAt2pa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an area for skateboarding, esp. one provided with bowls, pipes, and ramps.
skater	1.
	syl	skat+er
	pron	<1skAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who skates.
skater	2.
	syl	skat+er
	pron	<1skAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pond-skater}.
skatole	ety	C19: from Greek skat-, stem of sk*_or excrement+-#7ole %1
skatole	0.
	syl	skat+ole
	pron	<1sk@t*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or brownish crystalline solid with a@T strong@T faecal@T odour,@T found@T in@T faeces, @T beetroot,@T and @T coal@T tar; B-methylindole. Formula: C\9H\9N.
the	infl
	head	Skaw
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Skaw	0.
	syl	Skaw
	pron	<skc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape at the N tip of Denmark. Also called: (Cape) {Skagen}.
skean	ety	from Irish Gaelic scian 
skean	0.
	syl	skean
	pron	<skEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of double-edged dagger formerly used in Ireland and Scotland.
skedaddle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
skedaddle	1.
	syl	ske+dad+dle
	pron	<ski1d@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to run off hastily.
skedaddle	2.
	syl	ske+dad+dle
	pron	<ski1d@dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hasty retreat.
skeet	ety	C20: changed from Old Norse skeyti a thrown object, from skj*_ota to shoot
skeet	0.
	syl	skeet
	pron	<skEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of clay-pigeon shooting in which targets are hurled from two traps at varying speeds and angles. Also called: {skeet shooting}.
skeg	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skegg cutwater
skeg	1.
	syl	skeg
	pron	<skeg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a reinforcing brace between the after end of a keel and the rudderport.
skeg	2.
	syl	skeg
	pron	<skeg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a support at the bottom of a rudder.
skeg	3.
	syl	skeg
	pron	<skeg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a projection from the forefoot of a vessel for towing paravanes.
skeg	4.
	syl	skeg
	pron	<skeg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any short keel-like projection at the stern of a boat.
skeg	5.
	syl	skeg
	pron	<skeg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.; Austral.
	def	a rear fin on the underside of a surf?!board.
skein	ety	C15: from Old French escaigne, of unknown origin
skein	1.
	syl	skein
	pron	<skAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of yarn, etc., wound in a long coil.
skein	2.
	syl	skein
	pron	<skAn>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this, such as a lock of hair.
skein	3.
	syl	skein
	pron	<skAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of geese flying. Compare {{gaggle} (sense 2)}.
skeleton	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek: something desiccated, from skellein to dry up
skeleton	1.
	syl	skel+e:ton
	pron	<1skelit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard framework consisting of inorganic material that supports and protects the soft parts of an animal's body and provides attachment for muscles: may be internal, as in vertebrates (see {endoskeleton}) , or external, as in arthropods (see {exoskeleton) }.
skeleton	2.
	syl	skel+e:ton
	pron	<1skelit*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a very thin emaciated person or animal.
skeleton	3.
	syl	skel+e:ton
	pron	<1skelit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential framework of any structure, such as a building or leaf, that supports or determines the shape of the rest of the structure.
skeleton	4.
	syl	skel+e:ton
	pron	<1skelit*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline consisting of bare essentials.
	exam	1	the skeleton of a novel.
skeleton	5.
	syl	skel+e:ton
	pron	<1skelit*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	reduced to a minimum.
	exam	1	a skeleton staff.
skeleton in the cupboard	6.
	head	skeleton
	or	closet
	syl	skeleton in the cupboard
	def	a scandalous fact or event in the past that is kept secret.
skeletal	sub
	head	skeleton
	syl	skel+e:tal
	pos	adj.
skeletally	sub
	head	skeleton
	syl	skel+e:tal+ly
	pos	adv.
skeleton-like	sub
	head	skeleton
	syl	skel:e:ton-2like
	pos	adj.
skeletonise	alt
	head	skeletonize
	or	skeletonize
	syl	skel+e:ton+ise
	pron	<1skelit*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
skeletonize	1.
	or	skeletonise
	syl	skel+e:ton+ize
	pron	<1skelit*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to a minimum framework, number, or outline.
skeletonize	2.
	or	skeletonise
	syl	skel+e:ton+ize
	pron	<1skelit*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to create the essential framework of.
skeleton key	0.
	syl	skel+e:ton key
	pos	n.
	def	a key with the serrated edge filed down so that it can open numerous locks. Also called: {passkey}.
skelf	ety	from Scottish; see #7shelf 
skelf	1.
	syl	skelf
	pron	<skelf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a splinter of wood.
skelf	2.
	syl	skelf
	pron	<skelf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a thin or diminutive person.
skellum	ety	C17: via Dutch from Old High German skelmo devil
skellum	0.
	syl	skel+lum
	pron	<1skel*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic and Brit. dialect.
	def	a rogue.
skellies	infl
	head	skelly
	syl	skel+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skelly	H1.0.
	syl	skel+ly
	pron	<1skeli>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitefish, of certain lakes in the Lake District.
skelly	ety	probably from Old Norse, from skjalgr wry; related to Old English sceolh a squint
skellies	infl
	head	skelly
	syl	skel+lies
	pos	vb.
skellying	infl
	head	skelly
	syl	skel+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
skellied	infl
	head	skelly
	syl	skel+lied.
	pos	vb.
skelly	H2.1.
	syl	skel+ly
	pron	<1skeli>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to look sideways or squint.
skellies	infl
	head	skelly
	syl	skel+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skelly	H2.2.
	syl	skel+ly
	pron	<1skeli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a quick look; glance.
Skelmersdale	0.
	syl	Skel+mers+dale
	pron	<1skelm*z2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Merseyside: designated a new town in 1962. Pop.: 26686 (1971).
skelp	ety	C15: probably of imitative origin
skelp	H1.1.
	syl	skelp
	pron	<skelp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to slap.
skelp	H1.2.
	syl	skelp
	pron	<skelp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a slap.
skelp	ety	C19: perhaps from Scottish Gaelic sgealb thin strip of wood
skelp	H2.0.
	syl	skelp
	pron	<skelp>
	pos	n.
	def	sheet or plate metal that has been curved and welded to form a tube.
John	infl
	head	Skelton
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Skelton	0.
	syl	Skel:ton
	pron	<1skelt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??1460-1529, English poet celebrated for his short rhyming lines using the rhythms of colloquial speech.
sken	ety	of obscure origin
skens	infl
	head	sken
	syl	skens
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skenning	infl
	head	sken
	syl	sken+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skenned	infl
	head	sken
	syl	skenned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sken	0.
	syl	sken
	pron	<sken>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to squint or stare.
skep	ety	Old English sceppe, from Old Norse skeppa bushel; related to Old High German sceffil bushel
skep	1.
	syl	skep
	pron	<skep>
	pos	n.
	def	a beehive, esp. one constructed of straw.
skep	2.
	syl	skep
	pron	<skep>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly dialect.
	def	a large basket of wickerwork or straw.
skeptic	0.
	syl	skep+tic
	pron	<1skeptik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {sceptic}.
skeptical	sub
	head	skeptic
	syl	skep+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
skeptically	sub
	head	skeptic
	syl	skep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
skepticalness	sub
	head	skeptic
	syl	skep+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
skepticism	sub
	head	skeptic
	syl	skep+ti+cism
	pos	n.
skerrick	ety	C20: northern English dialect, probably of Scandinavian origin
skerrick	0.
	syl	sker+rick
	pron	<1skerik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. and Austral. informal.
	def	a small fragment or amount (esp. in the phrase {not a skerrick}) .
skerry	ety	C17: Orkney dialect, from Old Norse sker #7{scar %2}
skerries	infl
	head	skerry
	syl	sker+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skerry	0.
	syl	sker+ry
	pron	<1skeri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a small rocky island.
sket	ety	perhaps from Old Norse skj*'ota to shoot
skets	infl
	head	sket
	syl	skets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sketting	infl
	head	sket
	syl	sket+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sketted	infl
	head	sket
	syl	sket+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sket	1.
	syl	sket
	pron	<sket>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	to splash (water).
sket	2.
	syl	sket
	pron	<sket>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	to splash (someone with water).
sketch	ety	C17: from Dutch schets, via Italian from Latin schedius hastily made, from Greek skhedios unprepared
sketch	1.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid drawing or painting, often a study for subsequent elaboration.
sketch	2.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief usually descriptive and informal essay or other literary composition.
sketch	3.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	n.
	def	a short play, often comic, forming part of a revue.
sketch	4.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	n.
	def	a short evocative piece of instrumental music, esp. for piano.
sketch	5.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	n.
	def	any brief outline.
sketch	6.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a rough drawing, etc.) (of).
sketch	7.
	syl	sketch
	pron	<skeC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to make a brief description of.
sketchable	sub
	head	sketch
	syl	sketch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sketcher	sub
	head	sketch
	syl	sketch+er
	pos	n.
sketchbook	1.
	syl	sketch+book
	pron	<1skeC2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of plain paper containing sketches or for making sketches in.
sketchbook	2.
	syl	sketch+book
	pron	<1skeC2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of literary sketches.
sketchier	infl
	head	sketchy
	syl	sketch:i+er
	pos	adj.
sketchiest	infl
	head	sketchy
	syl	sketch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sketchy	1.
	syl	sketch:y
	pron	<1skeCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a sketch; existing only in outline.
sketchy	2.
	syl	sketch:y
	pron	<1skeCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	superficial or slight.
sketchily	sub
	head	sketchy
	syl	sketch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sketchiness	sub
	head	sketchy
	syl	sketch:i+ness
	pos	n.
skew	ety	C14: from Old Norman French escuer to shun, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Dutch schuwen to avoid
skew	1.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	placed in or turning into an oblique position or course.
skew	2.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	having a component that is at an angle to the main axis of an assembly or is in some other way asymmetrical.
	exam	1	a skew bevel gear.
skew	3.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	composed of or being elements that are neither parallel nor intersecting.
skew	4.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a statistical distribution
	def	not having equal probabilities above and below the mean; non-normal.
skew	5.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	distorted or biased.
skew	6.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an oblique, slanting, or indirect course or position.
skew	7.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the system of relationships in a family in which one parent is extremely dominating while the other parent tends to be meekly compliant.
skew	8.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or cause to take an oblique course or direction.
skew	9.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look sideways; squint.
skew	10.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place at an angle.
skew	11.
	syl	skew
	pron	<skju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distort or bias.
skewness	sub
	head	skew
	syl	skew+ness
	pos	n.
skew arch	0.
	syl	skew arch
	pos	n.
	def	an arch or vault, esp. one used in a bridge or tunnel, that is set at an oblique angle to the span.
skewback	1.
	syl	skew+back
	pron	<1skju:2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the sloping surface on both sides of a segmental arch that takes the thrust.
skewback	2.
	syl	skew+back
	pron	<1skju:2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more stones that provide such a surface.
skewbacked	sub
	head	skewback
	syl	skew+2backed
	pos	adj.
skewbald	ety	C17: see #7skew, piebald 
skewbald	1.
	syl	skew+bald
	pron	<1skju:2bc:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or spotted in white and any colour except black.
skewbald	2.
	syl	skew+bald
	pron	<1skju:2bc:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse with this marking.
skewer	ety	C17: probably from dialect skiver 
skewer	1.
	syl	skew+er
	pron	<1skju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long pin for holding meat in position while being cooked, etc.
skewer	2.
	syl	skew+er
	pron	<1skju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar pin having some other function.
skewer	3.
	syl	skew+er
	pron	<1skju*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive a skewer through or fasten with a skewer.
skewwhiff	ety	C18: probably influenced by #7askew 
skewwhiff	0.
	syl	skew+whiff
	pron	<1skju:1wif>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not straight; askew.
ski	ety	C19: from Norwegian, from Old Norse skith snowshoes; related to Old English sc*_id #7shide 
skis	infl
	head	ski
	or	ski
	syl	skis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ski	infl
	or	skis
	syl	ski.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ski	1.a.
	syl	ski
	pron	<skE>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of wood, metal, or plastic runners that are used for gliding over snow. Skis are commonly attached to shoes for sport, but may also be used as landing gear for aircraft, etc.
ski	1.b.
	syl	ski
	pron	<skE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a ski boot.
ski	2.
	syl	ski
	pron	<skE>
	pos	n.
	def	a water-ski.
skis	infl
	head	ski
	syl	skis
	pos	vb.
skiing skied	infl
	head	ski
	or	ski'd
	syl	ski+ing; skied
	pos	vb.
ski'd	infl
	head	ski
	or	skiing skied
	syl	ski'd.
	pos	vb.
ski	3.
	syl	ski
	pron	<skE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel on skis.
skiable	sub
	head	ski
	syl	ski+a:ble
	pos	adj.
skier	sub
	head	ski
	syl	ski+er
	pos	n.
skiamachies	infl
	head	skiamachy
	syl	ski+am:a+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skiamachy	0.
	syl	ski+am:a+chy
	pron	<skI1@m*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {sciamachy}.
skiascope	ety	C19: from Greek skia a shadow+-#7scope 
skiascope	0.
	syl	ski:a+scope
	pron	<1skI*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the eye to detect errors of refraction. Also called: {retinoscope}. See also {retinoscopy}.
skiascopy	0.
	syl	ski+as+co+py
	pron	<skI1@sk*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {retinoscopy}.
skibob	0.
	syl	ski+bob
	pron	<1skEbob>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle made of two short skis, the forward one having a steering handle and the rear one support?!ing a low seat, for gliding down snow slopes. &- {#!ski+bob+ber} &- {#!ski+bob+bing}
skid	ety	C17: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare #7shide, ski 
skids	infl
	head	skid
	syl	skids
	pos	vb.
skidding	infl
	head	skid
	syl	skid+ding
	pos	vb.
skidded	infl
	head	skid
	syl	skid+ded.
	pos	vb.
skid	1.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a vehicle) to slide sideways or (of a vehicle) to slide sideways while in motion, esp. out of control.
skid	2.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to slide without revolving, as the wheel of a moving vehicle after sudden braking.
skid	3.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to put or haul on a skid, esp. along a special track.
skid	4.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to slide sideways away from the centre of a turn when insufficiently banked or (of an aircraft) to slide in this manner.
skid	5.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of sliding, esp. sideways.
skid	6.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	one of the legs forming a skidway.
skid	7.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	n.
	def	a support on which heavy objects may be stored and moved short distances by sliding.
skid	8.
	syl	skid
	pron	<skid>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoe or drag used to apply pressure to the metal rim of a wheel to act as a brake.
skidlid	0.
	syl	skid+lid
	pron	<1skid2lid>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {crash helmet}.
skidpan	0.
	syl	skid+pan
	pron	<1skid2p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an area made slippery so that vehicle drivers can practise controlling skids.
skidproof	0.
	syl	skid+proof
	pron	<1skid2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a road surface, tyre, etc.
	def	preventing or resistant to skidding.
skid road	1.
	syl	skid road
	pos	n.
	qual	North American.
	def	a track made of a set of logs laid transversely on which freshly cut timber can be hauled.
skid road	2.a.
	syl	skid road
	pos	n.
	qual	North American.
	usage	in W North America
	def	the part of a town frequented by loggers.
skid road	2.b.
	syl	skid road
	pos	n.
	qual	North American.
	def	another term for {skid row}.
skid road	alt
	head	skid row
	or	skid row
	syl	skid road
	pos	n.
skid row	0.
	or	skid road
	syl	skid row
	pron	<r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a dilapidated section of a city inhabited by vagrants, etc.
skidway	1.
	syl	skid+way
	pron	<1skid2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a platform on which logs ready for sawing are piled.
skidway	2.
	syl	skid+way
	pron	<1skid2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a track made of logs for rolling objects along.
skied	H1.0.
	syl	skied
	pron	<skId>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {sky}.
skied	H2.0.
	syl	skied
	pron	<skEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {ski}.
Skien	0.
	syl	Ski+en
	pron	Norwegian <1SA:*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Norway, on the {Skien River}: one of the oldest towns in Norway; lumber industry. Pop.: 45471 (1970).
skiff	ety	C18: from French esquif, from Old Italian schifo a boat, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German schif #7ship 
skiff	0.
	syl	skiff
	pron	<skif>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small boats propelled by oars, sail, or motor.
skiffle	ety	C20: of unknown origin
skiffle	H1.0.
	syl	skif+fle
	pron	<1skifL>
	pos	n.
	def	a style of popular music of the 1950s, played chiefly on guitars and improvised percussion instruments.
skiffle	ety	from Scottish skiff, from skiff to move lightly, probably changed from skift, from Old Norse skipta #7shift 
skiffle	H2.0.
	syl	skif+fle
	pron	<1skifL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ulster dialect.
	def	a drizzle.
	exam	1	a skiffle of rain.
skijoring	ety	Norwegian skikj*"oring, literally: ski-driving
skijoring	0.
	syl	ski+jor+ing
	pron	<skE1Jc:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sport in which a skier is pulled over snow or ice, usually by a horse.
skijorer	sub
	head	skijoring
	syl	ski+1jor+er
	pos	n.
ski jump	1.
	syl	ski jump
	pos	n.
	def	a high ramp overhanging a slope from which skiers compete to make the longest jump.
ski-jump	infl
	head	ski jump
	syl	ski-jump.
	pos	vb.
ski jump	2.
	syl	ski jump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a ski jump.
ski jumper	sub
	head	ski jump
	syl	ski jum+per
	pos	n.
Skikda	0.
	syl	Skik+da
	pron	<1skikda:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Algeria, on an inlet of the Mediterranean: founded by the French in 1838 on the site of a Roman city. Pop.: 88000 (1966 est.). Former name: {Philippe?!ville}.
skillful	alt
	head	skilful
	or	skilful
	syl	skill+ful
	pron	<1skilful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
skilful	1.
	or	skillful
	syl	skil+ful
	pron	<1skilful>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or displaying accomplishment or skill.
skilful	2.
	or	skillful
	syl	skil+ful
	pron	<1skilful>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or requiring accomplishment or skill.
skilfully	sub
	head	skilful
	or	skillfully
	syl	skil+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
skillfully	sub
	head	skilful
	or	skilfully
	syl	skill+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
skilfulness	sub
	head	skilful
	or	skillfulness
	syl	skil+ful+ness
	pos	n.
skillfulness	sub
	head	skilful
	or	skilfulness
	syl	skill+ful+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
ski lift	0.
	syl	ski lift
	pos	n.
	def	a device for carrying skiers up a slope, usually consisting of seats suspended from a moving cable.
skill	ety	C12: from Old Norse skil distinction; related to Middle Low German sch*_ele, Middle Dutch geschil differ?!ence
skill	1.
	syl	skill
	pron	<skil>
	pos	n.
	def	special ability in a task, sport, etc., esp. ability acquired by training.
skill	2.
	syl	skill
	pron	<skil>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. a trade or technique, requiring special training or manual proficiency.
skill	3.
	syl	skill
	pron	<skil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	understanding.
skill-less	sub
	head	skill
	or	skilless
	syl	skill-less
	pos	adj.
skilless	sub
	head	skill
	or	skill-less
	syl	skil+less
	pos	adj.
skilled	1.
	syl	skilled
	pron	<skild>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or demonstrating accomplishment, skill, or special training.
skilled	2.
	syl	skilled
	pron	<skild>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	involving skill or special training.
	exam	1	a skilled job.
skillet	ety	C15: probably from skele bucket, of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skj*_ola bucket
skillet	1.
	syl	skil+let
	pron	<1skilit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a small frying pan.
skillet	2.
	syl	skil+let
	pron	<1skilit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a saucepan.
skilling	ety	C18: from Danish and Swedish; see #7shilling 
skilling	0.
	syl	skil+ling
	pron	<1skiliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Scandinavian coin of low denomination.
skillion	ety	C19: from English dialect skilling outhouse
skillion	0.a.
	syl	skil+li:on
	pron	<1skili*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a part of a building having a lower, esp. sloping, roof; lean-to.
skillion	0.b.
	syl	skil+li:on
	pron	<1skili*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a skillion roof.
skilly	0.
	syl	skil+ly
	pron	<1skili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a thin soup or gruel.
skim	ety	C15 skimmen, probably from scumen to skim; see #7scum 
skims	infl
	head	skim
	syl	skims
	pos	vb.
skimming	infl
	head	skim
	syl	skim+ming
	pos	vb.
skimmed	infl
	head	skim
	syl	skimmed.
	pos	vb.
skim	1.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove floating material from the surface of (a liquid), as with a spoon.
	exam	1	to skim milk.
skim	2.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	vb.
	def	to glide smoothly or lightly over (a surface).
skim	3.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw (something) in a path over a surface, so as to bounce or ricochet.
	exam	1	to skim stones over water.
skim	4.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by through
	def	to read (a book) in a superficial or cursory manner.
skim	5.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover (a liquid) with a thin layer or (of liquid) to become coated in this way, as with ice, scum, etc.
skim	6.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of skimming.
skim	7.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	n.
	def	material skimmed off a liquid, esp. off milk.
skim	8.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid left after skimming.
skim	9.
	syl	skim
	pron	<skim>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin layer covering a surface.
skimble-scamble	ety	C16: whimsical formation based on dialect scamble to struggle
skimble-scamble	1.
	syl	skim:ble-scam:ble
	pron	<1skimbL1sk@mbL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	rambling; confused.
skimble-scamble	2.
	syl	skim:ble-scam:ble
	pron	<1skimbL1sk@mbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	meaningless discourse.
skimmer	1.
	syl	skim+mer
	pron	<1skim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that skims.
skimmer	2.
	syl	skim+mer
	pron	<1skim*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mainly tropical coastal aquatic birds of the genus having long narrow wings and a bill with an elongated lower mandible for skimming food from the surface of the water: family order
skimmer	3.
	syl	skim+mer
	pron	<1skim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat perforated spoon used for skimming fat from liquids.
skimmia	ety	C18: New Latin from Japanese (mijama-) skimmi, a native name of the plant
skimmia	0.
	syl	skim+mi:a
	pron	<1skimi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any rutaceous shrub of the S and SE Asian genus grown for their ornamental red berries and evergreen foliage.
skim milk	0.
	syl	skim milk
	pos	n.
	def	milk from which the cream has been removed. Also called: {skimmed milk}. Compare {whole milk}.
skimmings	1.
	syl	skim+mings
	pron	<1skimiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	material that is skimmed off a liquid.
skimmings	2.
	syl	skim+mings
	pron	<1skimiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the froth containing concentrated ore, removed during a flotation process.
skimmings	3.
	syl	skim+mings
	pron	<1skimiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	slag, scum, or impurities removed from molten metals.
skim off	0.
	syl	skim off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the best part of.
	exam	1	the teacher skimmed off the able pupils for his class.
skimp	ety	C17: perhaps a combination of #7scant and #7scrimp 
skimp	1.
	syl	skimp
	pron	<skimp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be extremely sparing or supply (someone) sparingly; stint.
skimp	2.
	syl	skimp
	pron	<skimp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform (work, etc.) carelessly, hastily, or with inadequate materials.
skimpier	infl
	head	skimpy
	syl	skimp:i+er
	pos	adj.
skimpiest	infl
	head	skimpy
	syl	skimp:i+est.
	pos	adj.
skimpy	1.
	syl	skimp:y
	pron	<1skimpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of too little material; scanty.
skimpy	2.
	syl	skimp:y
	pron	<1skimpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively thrifty; mean; stingy.
skimpily	sub
	head	skimpy
	syl	skimp:i+ly
	pos	adv.
skimpiness	sub
	head	skimpy
	syl	skimp:i+ness
	pos	n.
skin	ety	Old English scinn, from Old Norse skinn  &- #!skin+less adj.
skin	1.a.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the tissue forming the outer covering of the vertebrate body: it consists of two layers (see {dermis, epidermis) }, the outermost of which may be covered with hair, scales, feathers, etc. It is mainly protective and sensory in function.
skin	1.b.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a skin disease.
skin	2.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar covering in a plant or lower animal.
skin	3.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	any coating or film, such as one that forms on the surface of a liquid.
skin	4.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	unsplit leather made from the outer covering of various mammals, reptiles, etc. Compare {{hide%2} (sense 1)}.
skin	5.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer covering of a fur-bearing animal, dressed and finished with the hair on.
skin	6.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a container made from animal skin.
skin	7.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer covering surface of a vessel, rocket, etc.
skin	8.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's skin regarded as his life.
	exam	1	to save one's skin.
skin	9.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	usage	Informal. in jazz or pop use
	def	a drum.
skin	10.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cigarette paper used for rolling a cannabis cigarette.
by the skin of one's teeth	11.
	head	skin
	syl	by the skin of one's teeth.
	def	by a narrow margin; only just.
get under one's skin	12.
	head	skin
	syl	get under one's skin.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to irritate.
jump out of one's skin	13.
	head	skin
	syl	jump out of one's skin.
	def	to be very startled.
no skin off one's nose	14.
	head	skin
	syl	no skin off one's nose.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not a matter that affects one adversely.
thick	15.
	head	skin
	or	thin skin
	syl	thick
	def	an insensitive sensitive) nature.
skins	infl
	head	skin
	syl	skins
	pos	vb.
skinning	infl
	head	skin
	syl	skin+ning
	pos	vb.
skinned	infl
	head	skin
	syl	skinned.
	pos	vb.
skin	16.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (the outer covering) from (fruit, etc.).
skin	17.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scrape a small piece of skin from (a part of one?!self) in falling, etc..
	exam	1	he skinned his knee.
skin	18.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to cover (something) with skin or a skinlike substance or (of something) to become covered in this way.
skin	19.
	syl	skin
	pron	<skin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to strip of money; swindle.
skinlike	sub
	head	skin
	syl	skin+2like
	pos	adj.
skin-deep	1.
	syl	skin-deep
	pos	adj.
	def	superficial; shallow.
skin-deep	2.
	syl	skin-deep
	pos	adv.
	def	superficially.
skin diving	0.
	syl	skin div+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the sport or activity of underwater swimming using breathing apparatus.
skin-diver	sub
	head	skin diving
	syl	skin-2div:er
	pos	n.
skin effect	0.
	syl	skin ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency of alternating current to concentrate in the surface layer of a conductor, esp. at high frequencies, thus increasing its effective resistance.
skin flick	0.
	syl	skin flick
	pos	n.
	def	a film containing much nudity and explicit sex for sensational purposes.
skinflint	ety	C18: referring to a person so avaricious that he would skin (swindle) a flint
skinflint	0.
	syl	skin+flint
	pron	<1skin2flint>
	pos	n.
	def	an ungenerous or niggardly person; miser.
skinflinty	sub
	head	skinflint
	syl	skin+2flint:y
	pos	adj.
skin food	0.
	syl	skin food
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic cream for keeping the skin in good condition.
skin friction	0.
	syl	skin fric+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the friction acting on a solid body when it is moving through a fluid.
skinfuls	infl
	head	skinful
	syl	skin+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skinful	0.
	syl	skin+ful
	pron	<1skin2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	sufficient alcoholic drink to make one drunk (esp. in the phrase {have a skinful) }.
skin graft	0.
	syl	skin graft
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of skin removed from one part of the body and surgically grafted at the site of a severe burn or similar injury.
skinhead	0.
	syl	skin+head
	pron	<1skin2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one of a gang of boys characterized by closely cropped hair and distinctive clothes.
skink	ety	C16: from Latin scincus a lizard, from Greek skinkos 
skink	0.
	syl	skink
	pron	<skiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	any lizard of the family commonest in tropical Africa and Asia, having reduced limbs and an elongated body covered with smooth scales.
skinned	1.
	syl	skinned
	pron	<skind>
	pos	adj.
	def	stripped of the skin.
skinned	2.a.
	syl	skinned
	pron	<skind>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a skin as specified.
skinned	2.b.
	syl	skinned
	pron	<skind>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	thick-skinned.
keep one's eyes skinned	3.
	head	skinned
	or	peeled 
	syl	keep one's eyes skinned
	def	to watch carefully.
skinner	0.
	syl	skin+ner
	pron	<1skin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prepares or deals in animal skins.
B (urrhus) F (rederic) 	infl
	head	Skinner
	syl	B (urrhus) F (rederic) .
	pos	n.
Skinner	0.
	syl	Skin:ner
	pron	<1skin*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, U.S. behavioural psychologist. His @6laws of learning@9, derived from experiments with animals, have been widely applied to education and behaviour therapy. See also {Skinner box, instrumental conditioning}.
Skinner box	ety	C20: named after B. F. S#7kinner 
Skinner box	0.
	syl	Skin:ner box
	pos	n.
	def	a device for studying the learning behaviour of animals, esp. rats, consisting of a box in which the animal can move a lever to obtain a reward, such as a food pellet, or a punishment, such as an electric shock.
skinnier	infl
	head	skinny
	syl	skin+ni+er
	pos	adj.
skinniest	infl
	head	skinny
	syl	skin+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
skinny	1.
	syl	skin+ny
	pron	<1skini>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in flesh; thin.
skinny	2.
	syl	skin+ny
	pron	<1skini>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling skin.
skinniness	sub
	head	skinny
	syl	skin+ni+ness
	pos	n.
skinny-dips	infl
	head	skinny-dip
	syl	skin:ny-dips
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skinny-dipping	infl
	head	skinny-dip
	syl	skin:ny-dip:ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skinny-dipped	infl
	head	skinny-dip
	syl	skin:ny-dipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skinny-dip	0.
	syl	skin:ny-dip
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim in the nude.
skinny dipping	sub
	head	skinny-dip
	syl	skin+ny dip+ping
	pos	n.
skin-pop	1.
	syl	skin-pop
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the subcutaneous or intramuscular injection of a narcotic.
skin-pops	infl
	head	skin-pop
	syl	skin-pops
	pos	vb.
skin-popping	infl
	head	skin-pop
	syl	skin-pop:ping
	pos	vb.
skin-popped	infl
	head	skin-pop
	syl	skin-popped.
	pos	vb.
skin-pop	2.
	syl	skin-pop
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take drugs in such a way.
skint	ety	variant of skinned, past tense of #7skin 
skint	0.
	syl	skint
	pron	<skint>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	without money.
skin test	0.
	syl	skin test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any test to determine immunity to a disease or hypersensitivity by introducing a small amount of the test substance beneath the skin or rubbing it into a fresh scratch. See {scratch test}.
skintight	0.
	syl	skin+tight
	pron	<1skin1tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of garments
	def	fitting tightly over the body; clinging.
skip	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skopa to take a run, obsolete Swedish skuppa to skip
skips	infl
	head	skip
	syl	skips
	pos	vb.
skipping	infl
	head	skip
	syl	skip+ping
	pos	vb.
skipped	infl
	head	skip
	syl	skipped.
	pos	vb.
skip	H1.1.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over, along, into, etc.
	def	to spring or move lightly, esp. to move by hopping from one foot to the other.
skip	H1.2.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to jump over a skipping-rope.
skip	H1.3.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a stone, etc.) to bounce or skim over a surface or (of a stone) to move in this way.
skip	H1.4.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to omit (intervening matter), as in passing from one part or subject to another.
	exam	1	he skipped a chapter of the book.
skip	H1.5.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to read or deal with quickly or superficially.
	exam	1	he skipped through the accounts before dinner.
skip it	6.
	head	skip
	syl	skip it&!
	qual	Informal.
	def	it doesn't matter&!
skip	H1.7.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to miss deliberately.
	exam	1	to skip school.
skip	H1.8.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to leave (a place) in haste or secrecy.
	exam	1	to skip town.
skip	H1.9.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n.
	def	a skipping movement or gait.
skip	H1.10.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of passing over or omitting.
skip	H1.11.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music, U.S.
	def	another word for {{leap} (sense 10)}.
skips	infl
	head	skip
	syl	skips
	pos	n. vb. vb.
skipping	infl
	head	skip
	syl	skip+ping
	pos	n. vb. vb.
skipped	infl
	head	skip
	syl	skipped.
	pos	n. vb. vb.
skip	H2.0.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {skipper%1}.
skip	ety	C19: variant of #7skep 
skip	H3.1.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n.
	def	a large open container for transporting building materials, etc.
skip	H3.2.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n.
	def	a cage used as a lift in mines, etc.
skip	H4.0.
	syl	skip
	pron	<skip>
	pos	n.
	def	a college servant, esp. of Trinity College, Dublin.
ski pants	0.
	syl	ski pants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers worn for skiing, usually of stretch material and kept taut by a strap under the foot.
skip distance	0.
	syl	skip dis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	the shortest distance between a transmitter and a receiver that will permit reception of radio waves of a specified frequency by one reflection from the ionosphere.
skipjack	infl
	or	skipjacks
	syl	skip+jack
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skipjacks	infl
	head	skipjack
	or	skipjack
	syl	skip+jacks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skipjack	1.
	syl	skip+jack
	pron	<1skip2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {skipjack tuna}. an important food fish, that has a striped abdomen and occurs in all tropical seas: family (mackerels and tunas).
black skipjack	2.
	head	skipjack
	syl	black skipjack.
	def	a small spotted tuna, of Indo-Pacific seas.
skipjack	3.
	syl	skip+jack
	pron	<1skip2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other unrelated fishes, such as the alewife and bonito.
skipjack	4.
	syl	skip+jack
	pron	<1skip2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an American sloop used for oystering and as a yacht.
skipjack	5.
	syl	skip+jack
	pron	<1skip2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {click beetle}.
skiplane	0.
	syl	ski+plane
	pron	<1skE2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft fitted with skis to enable it to land on and take off from snow.
skip off	0.
	syl	skip off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to leave work, school, etc., early or without authorization.
skipper	ety	C14: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch schipper shipper
skipper	H1.1.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the captain of any vessel.
skipper	H1.2.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the captain of an aircraft.
skipper	H1.3.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a manager or leader, as of a sporting team.
skipper	H1.4.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as skipper (of).
skipper	H2.1.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that skips.
skipper	H2.2.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small butterfly of the family having a hairy mothlike body and erratic darting flight.
skipper	H2.3.
	syl	skip+per
	pron	<1skip*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {saury} (a fish).
skippet	ety	C14: perhaps from skeppe #7skep 
skippet	0.
	syl	skip+pet
	pron	<1skipit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round box for preserving a document or seal.
skipping-rope	0.
	syl	skip:ping-rope
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cord, usually having handles at each end, that is held in the hands and swung round and down so that the holder or others can jump over it.
Skipton	0.
	syl	Skip+ton
	pron	<1skipt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in N England, in North Yorkshire: 11th-century castle. Pop.: 12422 (1971).
skip zone	0.
	syl	skip zone
	pos	n.
	def	a region surrounding a broadcasting station that cannot receive transmissions either directly or by reflection off the ionosphere.
skirl	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; see #7shrill 
skirl	1.
	syl	skirl
	pron	<skR:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Northern Brit. dialect. esp. of a bagpipe
	def	to emit a shrill sound.
skirl	2.
	syl	skirl
	pron	<skR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play the bagpipes.
skirl	3.
	syl	skirl
	pron	<skR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a bagpipe.
skirmish	ety	C14: from Old French eskirmir, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German skirmen to defend
skirmish	1.
	syl	skir+mish
	pron	<1skR:miS>
	pos	n.
	def	a minor short-lived military engagement.
skirmish	2.
	syl	skir+mish
	pron	<1skR:miS>
	pos	n.
	def	any brisk clash or encounter, usually of a minor nature.
skirmish	3.
	syl	skir+mish
	pron	<1skR:miS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to engage in a skirmish.
skirmisher	sub
	head	skirmish
	syl	skir+mish+er
	pos	n.
Sk'iros	0.
	syl	Sk*'i+ros
	pron	<1skircs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Skyros}.
skirr	ety	C16: variant of #7{scour %2}
skirr	1.
	syl	skirr
	pron	<skR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by off, away, etc.
	def	to move, run, or fly rapidly.
skirr	2.
	syl	skirr
	pron	<skR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to move rapidly over (an area, etc.), esp. in order to find or apprehend.
skirr	3.
	syl	skirr
	pron	<skR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a whirring or grating sound, as of the wings of birds in flight.
skirret	ety	C14 skirwhite, perhaps from obsolete skir bright (see #7sheer %1)+#7white 
skirret	0.
	syl	skir+ret
	pron	<1skirit>
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous Old World plant, cultivated in parts of Europe for its edible tuberous roots.
skirt	ety	C13: from Old Norse skyrta #7shirt  &- #!skirt+ed adj.
skirt	1.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment hanging from the waist, worn chiefly by women and girls.
skirt	2.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a dress below the waist.
skirt	3.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {apron}. a frieze or circular flap, as round the base of a hovercraft.
skirt	4.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the flaps on a saddle that protect a rider's legs.
skirt	5.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cut of beef from the flank.
skirt	6.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a margin or outlying area.
bit of skirt	7.
	head	skirt
	syl	bit of skirt.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a girl or woman.
skirt	8.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form the edge of.
skirt	9.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a border.
skirt	10.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by around, along, etc.
	def	to pass (by) or be situated (near) the outer edge of (an area, etc.).
skirt	11.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to avoid (a difficulty, etc.).
	exam	1	he skirted the issue.
skirt	12.
	syl	skirt
	pron	<skR:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	to remove the trimmings or inferior wool from (a fleece).
skirter	0.
	syl	skirt+er
	pron	<1skR:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a man who skirts fleeces. See {skirt} (sense 12).
skirting	1.
	syl	skirt+ing
	pron	<1skR:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a border, esp. of wood or tiles, fixed round the base of an interior wall to protect it from kicks, dirt, etc.
skirting	2.
	syl	skirt+ing
	pron	<1skR:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used or suitable for skirts.
skirting board	0.
	syl	skirt+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a skirting made of wood. U.S. names: {baseboard, mopboard}.
ski run	0.
	syl	ski run
	pos	n.
	def	a trail, slope, or course for skiing.
pole	alt
	head	ski stick
	or	ski stick
	syl	pole
	pos	n.
ski stick	0.
	or	pole
	syl	ski stick
	pos	n.
	def	a stick, usually with a metal point and a disc to prevent it from sinking into the snow, used by skiers to gain momentum and maintain balance.
skit	ety	C18: related to earlier verb skit to move rapidly, hence to score a satirical hit, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse skj*'ota to shoot
skit	1.
	syl	skit
	pron	<skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief satirical theatrical sketch.
skit	2.
	syl	skit
	pron	<skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short satirical piece of writing.
skit	3.
	syl	skit
	pron	<skit>
	pos	n.
	def	a trick or hoax.
skite	ety	C19: from Scottish and northern English dialect; see #7skate %3
	infl
	head	skite
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
skite	1.
	syl	skite
	pron	<skIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to boast. {~}
skite	2.
	syl	skite
	pron	<skIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	boastful talk.
skite	3.
	syl	skite
	pron	<skIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a person who boasts.
ski tow	0.
	syl	ski tow
	pos	n.
	def	a device for pulling skiers uphill, usually a motor-driven rope grasped by the skier while riding on his skis.
skitter	ety	C19: probably from dialect skite to dash about; related to Old Norse skj*_ota to #7shoot 
skitter	1.
	syl	skit+ter
	pron	<1skit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to move or run rapidly or lightly; scamper.
skitter	2.
	syl	skit+ter
	pron	<1skit*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to skim or cause to skim lightly and rapidly, as across the surface of water.
skitter	3.
	syl	skit+ter
	pron	<1skit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to draw a bait lightly over the surface of water.
skittish	ety	C15: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse skj*_ota to #7shoot ; see -#7ish 
skittish	1.
	syl	skit+tish
	pron	<1skitiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	playful, lively, or frivolous.
skittish	2.
	syl	skit+tish
	pron	<1skitiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to handle or predict.
skittish	3.
	syl	skit+tish
	pron	<1skitiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	coy.
skittishly	sub
	head	skittish
	syl	skit+tish+ly
	pos	adv.
skittishness	sub
	head	skittish
	syl	skit+tish+ness
	pos	n.
skittle	ety	C17: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Swedish, Danish skyttel shuttle
skittle	1.
	syl	skit+tle
	pron	<1skitL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or plastic pin, typically widest just above the base.
skittle	2.
	syl	skit+tle
	pron	<1skitL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {ninepins}. a bowling game in which players knock over as many skittles as possible by rolling a wooden ball at them.
beer and skittles	3.
	head	skittle
	syl	beer and skittles.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an easy time; amusement.
skittle out	0.
	syl	skit+tle out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to dismiss (batsmen) quickly.
skive	ety	C19: from Old Norse skifa; related to English dialect shive a slice of bread
skive	H1.0.
	syl	skive
	pron	<skIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shave or remove the surface of (leather).
skive	ety	C20: of unknown origin
skive	H2.0.
	syl	skive
	pron	<skIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to evade (work or responsibility).
skiver	H1.1.
	syl	skiv+er
	pron	<1skIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tanned outer layer split from a skin.
skiver	H1.2.
	syl	skiv+er
	pron	<1skIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, tool, or machine used in skiving.
skiver	H2.0.
	syl	skiv+er
	pron	<1skIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a person who persistently avoids work or responsibility.
skivvy	ety	C20: of unknown origin
skivvies	infl
	head	skivvy
	syl	skiv+vies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skivvy	1.
	syl	skiv+vy
	pron	<1skivi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit., often contemptuous.
	def	a servant, esp. a female, who does menial work of all kinds; drudge.
skivvies	infl
	head	skivvy
	syl	skiv+vies
	pos	vb.
skivvying	infl
	head	skivvy
	syl	skiv+vy+ing
	pos	vb.
skivvied	infl
	head	skivvy
	syl	skiv+vied.
	pos	vb.
skivvy	2.
	syl	skiv+vy
	pron	<1skivi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to work as a skivvy.
skoal	ety	C16: from Danish skaal bowl, from Old Norse skal; see #7{scale %2}
skoal	0.
	syl	skoal
	pron	<sk*ul>
	pos	interj.
	def	good health&! (a drinking toast).
skokiaan	ety	C20: from Afrikaans, of unknown origin
skokiaan	0.
	syl	skok:i+aan
	pron	<1skc:ki2a:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a potent alcoholic beverage drunk by Black Africans in shebeens.
skolly	ety	C20: of unknown origin
skollie	alt
	head	skolly
	or	skolly
	syl	skol+lie
	pron	<1skoli>
	pos	n.
skollies	infl
	head	skolly
	syl	skol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skolly	0.
	or	skollie
	syl	skol+ly
	pron	<1skoli>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a Coloured hooligan, usually one of a gang.
Skopje	0.
	syl	Skop+je
	pron	<1skc:pje>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Yugoslavia, capital of Macedonia, on the Vardar River: became capital of Serbia in 1346 and of Macedonia in 1945; suffered a severe earthquake in 1963. Pop.: 312980 (1971). Serbo-Croatian name: {Skop+lje} (#!sk@$plj$e). Turkish name (1392-1913): {*"Usk*"ub}.
Skt	infl
	syl	Skt.
Skr	infl
	head	Skt
	or	Skr
	syl	Skr
Skr	infl
	head	Skt
	or	Skr
	syl	Skr.
Skt	0.
	syl	Skt
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sanskrit.
skua	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Faeroese sk*_ugvur, from Old Norse sk*_ufr 
skua	0.
	syl	sku:a
	pron	<1skju:*>
	pos	n.
	def	any predatory aquatic gull-like bird, such as ({arctic skua}) , of the family order having a dark plumage and long tail.
skullduggery	alt
	head	skulduggery
	or	skulduggery
	syl	skull+dug+ger:y
	pron	<sk^l1d^g*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
skulduggery	0.
	or	skullduggery
	syl	skul+dug+ger:y
	pron	<sk^l1d^g*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	underhand dealing; trickery.
skulk	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian skulka to lurk, Swedish skolka, Danish skulke to shirk
skulk	1.
	syl	skulk
	pos	sk^lk; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move stealthily so as to avoid notice.
skulk	2.
	syl	skulk
	pos	sk^lk; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lie in hiding; lurk.
skulk	3.
	syl	skulk
	pos	sk^lk; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shirk duty or evade responsibilities; malinger.
skulk	4.
	syl	skulk
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a person who skulks.
skulk	5.
	syl	skulk
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a pack of foxes or other animals that creep about stealthily.
skulker	sub
	head	skulk
	syl	skulk+er
	pos	n.
skull	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse skoltr, Norwegian skult, Swedish dialect skulle 
skull	1.
	syl	skull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	def	the bony skeleton of the head of vertebrates. See {cranium}.
skull	2.
	syl	skull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	the head regarded as the mind or intelligence.
	exam	1	to have a dense skull.
skull	3.
	syl	skull
	pos	sk^l; n.
	def	a picture of a skull used to represent death or danger.
skull and crossbones	0.
	syl	skull and cross+bones
	pos	n.
	def	a picture of the human skull above two crossed thigh bones, formerly on the pirate flag, now used as a warning of danger or death.
skullcap	1.
	syl	skull+cap
	pron	<1sk^l2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a rounded brimless hat fitting the crown of the head.
skullcap	2.
	syl	skull+cap
	pron	<1sk^l2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {calvaria}.
skullcap	3.
	syl	skull+cap
	pron	<1sk^l2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various perennial plants of the genus esp. that typically have helmet-shaped flowers: family (labiates).
skunk	ety	C17: from Algonquian; compare Abnaki seg*_akw skunk
skunks	alt
	head	skunk
	or	skunk
	syl	skunks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
skunk	1.
	or	skunks
	syl	skunk
	pron	<sk^Gk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various American musteline mammals of the subfamily esp. ({striped skunk}) , typically having a black and white coat and bushy tail: they eject an unpleasant-smelling fluid from the anal gland when attacked.
skunk	2.
	or	skunks
	syl	skunk
	pron	<sk^Gk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a des?!picable person.
skunk	3.
	or	skunks
	syl	skunk
	pron	<sk^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to defeat over?!whelmingly in a game.
skunk cabbage	1.
	syl	skunk cab+bage
	pos	n.
	def	a low-growing fetid aroid swamp plant, of E North America, having broad leaves and minute flowers enclosed in a mottled greenish or purple spathe.
skunk cabbage	2.
	syl	skunk cab+bage
	pos	n.
	def	a similar aroid plant, of the W coast of North America and N Asia.
skunk cabbage	xref
	syl	skunk cab+bage
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {skunk+weed}.
sky	ety	C13: from Old Norse sk*_y; related to Old English scio cloud, Old Saxon skio, Old Norse skj*_ar transparent skin
skies	infl
	head	sky
	syl	skies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sky	1.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	the apparently dome-shaped expanse extending upwards from the horizon that is characteristically blue or grey during the day, red in the evening, and black at night.
sky	2.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	n.
	def	outer space, as seen from the earth.
sky	3.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	weather, as described by the appearance of the upper air.
	exam	1	sunny skies.
sky	4.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	n.
	def	the source of divine power; heaven.
sky	5.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the highest level of attainment.
	exam	1	the sky's the limit.
to the skies	6.
	head	sky
	syl	to the skies.
	def	highly; extravagantly.
skies	infl
	head	sky
	syl	skies
	pos	vb.
skying	infl
	head	sky
	syl	sky+ing
	pos	vb.
skied	infl
	head	sky
	syl	skied.
	pos	vb.
sky	7.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to lift (the blade of an oar) too high before a stroke.
sky	8.
	syl	sky
	pron	<skI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit (a ball) high in the air.
skylike	sub
	head	sky
	syl	sky+2like
	pos	adj.
sky blue	0.a.
	syl	sky blue
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a light or pale blue colour.
sky blue	0.b.
	syl	sky blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a sky-blue jumper.
sky-blue pink	0.
	syl	sky-blue pink
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a jocular name for a nonexistent, unknown, or unimportant colour.
skydives	infl
	head	skydive
	syl	sky+dives
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skydiving	infl
	head	skydive
	syl	sky+div+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skydived	infl
	head	skydive
	or	skydove dived
	syl	sky+dived
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
skydove dived	infl
	head	skydive
	or	skydived
	syl	sky+dove; +dived.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
skydive	0.
	syl	sky+dive
	pron	<1skI2dIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in skydiving.
skydiver	sub
	head	skydive
	syl	sky+2div+er
	pos	n.
skydiving	0.
	syl	sky+div+ing
	pron	<1skI2dIviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of parachute jumping, in which participants perform manoeuvres before opening the parachute and attempt to land accurately.
Skye	0.
	syl	Skye
	pron	<skI>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island off the NW coast of Scotland, the largest island of the Inner Hebrides: tourist centre. Chief town: Portree. Pop.: 7372 (1971). Area: 1735 sq. km (670 sq. miles).
Skye terrier	0.
	syl	Skye ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a short-legged breed of terrier with long wiry hair and erect ears.
sky-high	1.
	syl	sky-high
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	at or to an unprecedented or excessive level.
	exam	1	prices rocketed sky-high.
sky-high	2.
	syl	sky-high
	pos	adv.
	def	high into the air.
blow sky-high	3.
	head	sky-high
	syl	blow sky-high.
	def	to destroy completely.
skyjack	ety	C20: from #7sky+hijack 
skyjack	0.
	syl	sky+jack
	pron	<1skI2J@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to commandeer an aircraft, usually with a gun during flight, forcing the pilot to fly somewhere other than to its scheduled destination.
skyjacker	sub
	head	skyjack
	syl	sky+2jack+er
	pos	n.
Skylab	0.
	syl	Sky+lab
	pron	<1skI2l@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. space station launched in May 1973 into an orbit inclined at 50?% to the equatorial plane at a mean altitude of 430 kilometres (270 miles), the astronauts working there under conditions of zero gravity.
skylark	1.
	syl	sky+lark
	pron	<1skI2la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World lark, noted for singing while hovering at a great height.
skylark	2.
	syl	sky+lark
	pron	<1skI2la:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to romp or play jokes.
skylarker	sub
	head	skylark
	syl	sky+2lark+er
	pos	n.
skylight	0.
	syl	sky+light
	pron	<1skI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a window placed in a roof or ceiling to admit daylight. Also called: {fanlight}.
skyline	1.
	syl	sky+line
	pron	<1skI2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the line at which the earth and sky appear to meet; horizon.
skyline	2.
	syl	sky+line
	pron	<1skI2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the outline of buildings, mountains, trees, etc., seen against the sky.
sky marker	0.
	syl	sky mark+er
	pos	n.
	def	a parachute flare dropped to mark a target area.
sky pilot	0.
	syl	sky pi+lot
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a chaplain in one of the military services.
skyrocket	1.
	syl	sky+rock:et
	pron	<1skI2rokit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{rocket} %1 (sense 1)}.
skyrocket	2.
	syl	sky+rock:et
	pron	<1skI2rokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal
	def	to rise rapidly, as in price.
Scyros	alt
	head	Skyros
	or	Skyros
	syl	Scy+ros
	pron	<1skEros>
	pos	n.
Skyros	0.
	or	Scyros
	syl	Sky+ros
	pron	<1skEros>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the Aegean, the largest island in the N Sporades. Pop.: 2352 (1971). Area: 199 sq. km (77 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Sk*'iros}.
skysail	1.
	syl	sky+sail
	pron	<1skI2sAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a square sail set above the royal on a square-rigger.
skysail	2.
	syl	sky+sail
	pron	<1skI2sAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a triangular sail set between the trucks of a racing schooner.
skyscape	0.
	syl	sky+scape
	pron	<1skI2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting, drawing, photograph, etc., representing or depicting the sky.
skyscraper	0.
	syl	sky+scrap:er
	pron	<1skI2skrAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very tall multistorey building.
skyward	1.
	syl	sky+ward
	pron	<1skIw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving towards the sky.
skyward	2.
	syl	sky+ward
	pron	<1skIw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {skywards}. towards the sky.
sky wave	0.
	syl	sky wave
	pos	n.
	def	a radio wave reflected back to the earth by the ionosphere ({ionospheric wave}) or by a communications satellite, permitting transmission around the curved surface of the earth. Compare {ground wave}.
skywriting	1.
	syl	sky+writ:ing
	pron	<1skI2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the forming of words in the sky by the release of smoke or vapour from an aircraft.
skywriting	2.
	syl	sky+writ:ing
	pron	<1skI2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the words so formed.
skywriter	sub
	head	skywriting
	syl	sky+2writ:er
	pos	n.
sl	ety	Latin: without place (of publication)
sl	0.
	syl	s.l.
	qual	Bibliog. abbrev. for
	def	sine loco.
SL	0.
	syl	S.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Solicitor at Law.
slab	ety	C13: of unknown origin
slab	1.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a broad flat thick piece of wood, stone, or other material.
slab	2.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick slice of cake, etc.
slab	3.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the outside parts of a log that are sawn off while the log is being made into planks.
slab	4.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a printer's ink table.
slab	5.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	usage	modifier
	def	made or constructed of coarse wooden planks.
	exam	1	a slab hut.
slab	6.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	an operating or mortuary table.
slabs	infl
	head	slab
	syl	slabs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slabbing	infl
	head	slab
	syl	slab+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slabbed	infl
	head	slab
	syl	slabbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slab	7.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or make into a slab or slabs.
slab	8.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or lay with slabs.
slab	9.
	syl	slab
	pron	<sl@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to saw slabs from (a log).
slabber	ety	C16: variant of #7slobber 
slabber	0.
	syl	slab+ber
	pron	<1sl@b*>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a dialect word for {slobber}.
slack	ety	Old English sl@ac, sleac; related to Old High German slah, Old Norse sl*_akr bad, Latin laxus #7lax 
slack	H1.1.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	not tight, tense, or taut.
slack	H1.2.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	negligent or careless.
slack	H1.3.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of water, etc.
	def	moving slowly.
slack	H1.4.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trade, etc.
	def	not busy.
slack	H1.5.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another term for {{lax} (sense 4)}. {~}
slack	H1.6.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a slack manner.
slack	H1.7.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a rope, etc., that is slack.
	exam	1	take in the slack.
slack	H1.8.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of decreased activity.
slack	H1.9.a.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a patch of water without current.
slack	H1.9.b.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a slackening of a current.
slack	H1.10.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	Prosody. in sprung rhythm
	def	the unstressed syllable or syllables.
slack	H1.11.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to neglect (one's duty, etc.).
slack	H1.12.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to loosen; to make slack.
slack	H1.13.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a less common word for {slake} (sense 3).
slackly	sub
	head	slack
	syl	slack+ly
	pos	adv.
slackness	sub
	head	slack
	syl	slack+ness
	pos	n.
slack	ety	C15: probably from Middle Low German slecke; related to Dutch slak, German Schlacke dross
slack	H2.0.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	def	small pieces of coal with a high ash content.
slack	ety	C14 (Scottish and northern English): from Old Norse slakki, of obscure origin
slack	H3.1.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a small valley or depression.
slack	H3.2.
	syl	slack
	pron	<sl@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a boggy hollow.
slacken	1.
	syl	slack+en
	pron	<1sl@k*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to make or become looser.
slacken	2.
	syl	slack+en
	pron	<1sl@k*n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to make or become slower, less intense, etc.
slacker	0.
	syl	slack+er
	pron	<1sl@k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who evades work or duty; shirker.
slacks	0.
	syl	slacks
	pron	<sl@ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	informal trousers worn by both sexes.
slack suit	0.
	syl	slack suit
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	casual male dress consisting of slacks and a matching shirt or jacket.
slack water	0.
	syl	slack wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the period of still water around the turn of the tide, esp. at low tide.
SLADE	0.
	syl	SLADE
	pron	<slAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Society of Lithographic Artists, Designers, Engravers, and Process Workers (a trade union).
slag	ety	C16: from Middle Low German slagge, perhaps from slagen to #7slay 
slag	1.
	syl	slag
	pron	<sl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cinder}. the fused material formed during the smelting or refining of metals by combining the flux with gangue, impurities in the metal, etc. It usually consists of a mixture of silicates with calcium, phosphorus, sulphur, etc. See also {basic slag}.
slag	2.
	syl	slag
	pron	<sl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of rough fragments of rock derived from volcanic lava; scoria.
slag	3.
	syl	slag
	pron	<sl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of shale, clay, coal dust, and other mineral waste produced during coal-mining.
slag	4.
	syl	slag
	pron	<sl@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a coarse or dissipated girl or woman. {~} {slags, slag+ging, slagged}.
slag	5.
	syl	slag
	pron	<sl@g>
	pos	n.
	def	to convert into or become slag.
slag	6.
	syl	slag
	pron	<sl@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to spit.
slaggy	sub
	head	slag
	syl	slag+gy
	pos	adj.
slag down	0.
	syl	slag down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Prison slang.
	def	to give a verbal lashing to.
slag heap	0.
	syl	slag heap
	pos	n.
	def	a hillock of waste matter from coal-mining, etc.
slain	0.
	syl	slain
	pron	<slAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {slay}.
slainte-mhath	ety	Scots Gaelic: good health
slainte	alt
	head	slainte-mhath
	or	slainte-mhath
	syl	sl*`ainte
	pos	interj.
slainte-mhath	0.
	or	slainte
	syl	sl*`ainte-mhath
	pron	<2sla:nJ*1va:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a drinking toast; cheers.
slaister	ety	C18: of obscure origin
slaister	0.
	syl	slais+ter
	pron	<1slAst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a confused mess.
slake	ety	Old English slacian, from sl@ac #7slack %1; related to Dutch slaken to diminish, Icelandic slaka 
slake	1.
	syl	slake
	pron	<slAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to satisfy (thirst, desire, etc.).
slake	2.
	syl	slake
	pron	<slAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to cool or refresh.
slake	3.
	syl	slake
	pron	<slAk>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {slack}. to undergo or cause to undergo the process in which lime reacts with water or moist air to produce calcium hydroxide.
slake	4.
	syl	slake
	pron	<slAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make or become less active or intense.
slakable	sub
	head	slake
	or	slakeable
	syl	slak+a:ble
	pos	adj.
slakeable	sub
	head	slake
	or	slakable
	syl	slake+a:ble
	pos	adj.
slaker	sub
	head	slake
	syl	slak+er
	pos	n.
slaked lime	0.
	syl	slaked lime
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calcium hydroxide}, esp. when made by adding water to calcium oxide.
slalom	ety	Norwegian, from slad sloping+ lom path
slalom	1.
	syl	sla+lom
	pron	<1sla:l*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing, skateboarding, etc.
	def	a race, esp. one downhill, over a winding course marked by artificial obstacles.
slalom	2.
	syl	sla+lom
	pron	<1sla:l*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in a slalom.
slam	ety	C17: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse slamra, Norwegian slemma, Swedish dialect sl*"amma 
slams	infl
	head	slam
	syl	slams
	pos	vb.
slamming	infl
	head	slam
	syl	slam+ming
	pos	vb.
slammed	infl
	head	slam
	syl	slammed.
	pos	vb.
slam	H1.1.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a door or window) to close noisily and with force or (of a door, etc.) to close in this way.
slam	H1.2.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw (something) down noisily and violently.
slam	H1.3.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to criticize harshly.
slam	H1.4.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by into or out of
	def	to go (into or out of a room, etc.) in violent haste or anger.
slam	H1.5.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with violent force.
slam	H1.6.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat easily.
slam	H1.7.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or noise of slamming.
slam	H1.8.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	harsh criticism or abuse.
slam	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
slam	H2.1.a.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the winning of all ({grand slam}) or all but one ({little} or {small slam}) of the 13 tricks at bridge or whist.
slam	H2.1.b.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the bid to do so in bridge.
slam	H2.2.
	syl	slam
	pron	<sl@m>
	pos	n.
	def	an old card game.
slam-bang	1.
	syl	slam-bang
	pos	adv.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {slap-bang}.
slam-bang	2.
	syl	slam-bang
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	carelessly; recklessly.
slander	ety	C13: via Anglo-French from Old French escandle, from Late Latin scandalum a cause of offence; see #7scandal 
slander	1.a.
	syl	slan+der
	pron	<1sla:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	defamation in some transient form, as by spoken words, gestures, etc.
slander	1.b.
	syl	slan+der
	pron	<1sla:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slanderous statement, etc.
slander	2.
	syl	slan+der
	pron	<1sla:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any false or defamatory words spoken about a person; calumny.
slander	3.
	syl	slan+der
	pron	<1sla:nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter or circulate slander (about).
slanderer	sub
	head	slander
	syl	slan+der+er
	pos	n.
slang	ety	C18: of unknown origin
slang	1.a.
	syl	slang
	pron	<sl@G>
	pos	n.
	def	vocabulary, idiom, etc., that is not appropriate to the standard form of a language or to formal contexts, may be restricted as to social status or distribution, and is characteristically more metaphorical and transitory than standard language.
slang	1.b.
	syl	slang
	pron	<sl@G>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a slang word.
slang	2.
	syl	slang
	pron	<sl@G>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {jargon}.
slang	3.
	syl	slang
	pron	<sl@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to abuse (someone) with vituperative language; insult.
slangy	sub
	head	slang
	syl	slang:y
	pos	adj.
slangily	sub
	head	slang
	syl	slang:i+ly
	pos	adv.
slanginess	sub
	head	slang
	syl	slang:i+ness
	pos	n.
slanging match	0.
	syl	slang+ing match
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dispute in which insults and accusations are made by each party against the other.
slant	ety	C17: short for #7aslant, probably of Scandinavian origin
slant	1.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to incline or be inclined at an oblique or sloping angle.
slant	2.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write or present (news, etc.) with a bias.
slant	3.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by towards; of a person's opinions
	def	to be biased.
slant	4.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inclined or oblique line or direction; slope.
slant	5.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a way of looking at something.
slant	6.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bias or opinion, as in an article.
slant	7.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less technical name for {solidus}.
on a	8.
	head	slant
	or	the slant
	syl	on a
	def	sloping. {~}
slant	9.
	syl	slant
	pron	<sla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	oblique, sloping.
slanting	sub
	head	slant
	syl	slant+ing
	pos	adj.
slantingly	sub
	head	slant
	or	slantly
	syl	slant+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slantly	sub
	head	slant
	or	slantingly
	syl	slant+ly
	pos	adv.
slant rhyme	0.
	syl	slant rhyme
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another term for {half-rhyme}.
slantways	alt
	head	slantwise
	or	slantwise
	syl	slant+ways
	pron	<1sla:nt2wAz>
	pos	adv. adj.
slantwise	0.
	or	slantways
	syl	slant+wise
	pron	<1sla:nt2wIz>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	in a slanting or oblique direction.
slap	ety	C17: from Low German slapp, German Schlappe, of imitative origin
slap	1.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp blow or smack, as with the open hand, something flat, etc.
slap	2.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by or as if by such a blow.
slap	3.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp rebuke; reprimand.
(a bit of) slap and tickle	4.
	head	slap
	syl	(a bit of) slap and tickle.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	sexual play.
a slap in the face	5.
	head	slap
	syl	a slap in the face.
	def	an insult or rebuff.
a slap on the back	6.
	head	slap
	syl	a slap on the back.
	def	congratulation.
slaps	infl
	head	slap
	syl	slaps
	pos	vb.
slapping	infl
	head	slap
	syl	slap+ping
	pos	vb.
slapped	infl
	head	slap
	syl	slapped.
	pos	vb.
slap	7.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike (a person or thing) sharply, as with the open hand or something flat.
slap	8.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring down (the hand, something flat, etc.) sharply.
slap	9.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by against
	def	to strike (something) with or as if with a slap.
slap	10.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to apply in large quantities, haphazardly, etc..
	exam	1	she slapped butter on the bread.
slap on the back	11.
	head	slap
	syl	slap on the back.
	def	to congratulate.
slap	12.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	exactly; directly.
	exam	1	slap on time.
slap	13.
	syl	slap
	pron	<sl@p>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	forcibly or abruptly.
	exam	1	to fall slap on the floor.
slapper	sub
	head	slap
	syl	slap+per
	pos	n.
slap-bang	1.
	syl	slap-bang
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	in a violent, sudden, or noisy manner. U.S. equivalent: {slam-bang}.
slap-bang	2.
	syl	slap-bang
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	directly or immediately.
	exam	1	slap-bang in the middle.
slapdash	1.
	syl	slap+dash
	pron	<1sl@p2d@S>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in a careless, hasty, or haphazard manner.
slapdash	2.
	syl	slap+dash
	pron	<1sl@p2d@S>
	pos	n.
	def	slapdash activity or work.
slapdash	3.
	syl	slap+dash
	pron	<1sl@p2d@S>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{roughcast} (sense 1)}.
slap down	0.
	syl	slap down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to rebuke sharply, as for impertinence.
slaphappier	infl
	head	slaphappy
	syl	slap+hap:pi:er
	pos	adj.
slaphappiest	infl
	head	slaphappy
	syl	slap+hap:pi:est.
	pos	adj.
slaphappy	1.
	syl	slap+hap:py
	pron	<1sl@p2h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cheerfully irresponsible or careless.
slaphappy	2.
	syl	slap+hap:py
	pron	<1sl@p2h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dazed or giddy from or as if from repeated blows; punch-drunk.
slapjack	1.
	syl	slap+jack
	pron	<1sl@p2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple card game.
slapjack	2.
	syl	slap+jack
	pron	<1sl@p2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {pancake}.
slapshot	0.
	syl	slap+shot
	pron	<1sl@p2Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ice hockey.
	def	a fast shot impelled by a short but powerful swing of the stick.
slapstick	1.a.
	syl	slap+stick
	pron	<1sl@p2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	comedy characterized by horseplay and physical action.
slapstick	1.b.
	syl	slap+stick
	pron	<1sl@p2stik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	slapstick humour.
slapstick	2.
	syl	slap+stick
	pron	<1sl@p2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible pair of paddles bound together at one end, formerly used in pantomime to strike a blow to a person with a loud clapping sound but without injury.
slap-up	0.
	syl	slap-up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; Brit. informal. esp. of meals
	def	lavish; excellent; first-class.
slash	ety	C14 slaschen, perhaps from Old French esclachier to break
slash	1.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or lay about (a person or thing) with sharp sweeping strokes, as with a sword, knife, etc.
slash	2.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lash with a whip.
slash	3.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make large gashes in.
	exam	1	to slash tyres.
slash	4.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce (prices, etc.) drastically.
slash	5.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to criticize harshly.
slash	6.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slit (the outer fabric of a garment) so that the lining material is revealed.
slash	7.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sharp, sweeping stroke, as with a sword or whip.
slash	8.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a cut or rent made by such a stroke.
slash	9.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a decorative slit in a garment revealing the lining material.
slash	10.a.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	littered wood chips and broken branches that remain after trees have been cut down.
slash	10.b.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an area so littered.
slash	11.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another name for {solidus}.
slash	12.
	syl	slash
	pron	<sl@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the act of urinating (esp. in the phrase {have a slash) }.
slasher	sub
	head	slash
	syl	slash+er
	pos	n.
slashing	0.
	syl	slash+ing
	pron	<1sl@SiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	aggressively or harshly critical (esp. in the phrase {slashing attack) }.
slashingly	sub
	head	slashing
	syl	slash+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slash pocket	0.
	syl	slash pock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a pocket in which the opening is a slit in the seam of a garment.
'Slask	0.
	syl	*'Sl*,ask
	pron	<Sl?~csk>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Silesia}.
slat	ety	C14: from Old French esclat splinter, from esclater to shatter
slat	H1.1.
	syl	slat
	pron	<sl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow thin strip of wood or metal, as used in a Venetian blind, etc.
slat	H1.2.
	syl	slat
	pron	<sl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable or fixed auxiliary aerofoil attached to the leading edge of an aircraft wing to increase lift, esp. during landing and takeoff.
slats	infl
	head	slat
	syl	slats
	pos	vb.
slatting	infl
	head	slat
	syl	slat+ting
	pos	vb.
slatted	infl
	head	slat
	syl	slat+ted.
	pos	vb.
slat	H1.3.
	syl	slat
	pron	<sl@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with slats.
slat	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse, Icelandic sletta to slap
slats	infl
	head	slat
	syl	slats
	pos	vb.
slatting	infl
	head	slat
	syl	slat+ting
	pos	vb.
slatted	infl
	head	slat
	syl	slat+ted.
	pos	vb.
slat	H2.1.
	syl	slat
	pron	<sl@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	to throw violently; fling carelessly.
slat	H2.2.
	syl	slat
	pron	<sl@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	to flap violently.
slat	H2.3.
	syl	slat
	pron	<sl@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	a sudden blow.
slate	ety	C14: from Old French esclate, from esclat a fragment; see #7{slat %1}
slate	H1.1.a.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth fine-grained metamorphic rock that can be split into thin layers and is used as a roofing and paving material.
slate	H1.1.b.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a slate tile.
slate	H1.2.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a roofing tile of slate.
slate	H1.3.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a writing tablet of slate.
slate	H1.4.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark grey colour, often with a purplish or bluish tinge.
slate	H1.5.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a list of candidates in an election.
clean slate	6.
	head	slate
	syl	clean slate.
	def	a record without dishonour.
on the slate	7.
	head	slate
	syl	on the slate.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	on credit.
wipe the slate clean	8.
	head	slate
	syl	wipe the slate clean.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a fresh start, esp. by forgetting past differences.
slate	H1.9.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a roof) with slates.
slate	H1.10.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to enter (a person's name) on a list, esp. on a political slate.
slate	H1.11.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to choose or destine.
	exam	1	he was slated to go far.
slate	H1.12.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour slate.
slate	ety	C19: probably from #7{slate %1}
slate	H2.1.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to criticize harshly; censure.
slate	H2.2.
	syl	slate
	pron	<slAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to punish or defeat severely.
slater	1.
	syl	slat+er
	pron	<1slAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained in laying roof slates.
slater	2.
	syl	slat+er
	pron	<1slAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {woodlouse}.
slather	ety	C19: of unknown origin
slather	1.
	syl	slath+er
	pron	<1sla:D*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large quantity.
open slather	2.
	head	slather
	syl	open slather.
	qual	Austral. and N.Z. slang.
	def	a situation in which there are no restrictions; free-for-all. {~}
slather	3.
	syl	slath+er
	pron	<1sla:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	to squander or waste.
slather	4.
	syl	slath+er
	pron	<1sla:D*>
	pos	n.
	def	to spread thickly or lavishly.
slating	H1.1.
	syl	slat+ing
	pron	<1slAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of laying slates.
slating	H1.2.
	syl	slat+ing
	pron	<1slAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	slates collectively, or material for making slates.
slating	H2.0.
	syl	slat+ing
	pron	<1slAtiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a severe reprimand or critical attack.
slattern	ety	C17: probably from slattering, from dialect slatter to slop; perhaps from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse sletta to slap
slattern	0.
	syl	slat+tern
	pron	<1sl@t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a slovenly woman or girl; slut.
slatternly	sub
	head	slattern
	syl	slat+tern+ly
	pos	adj.
slatternliness	sub
	head	slattern
	syl	slat+tern+li+ness
	pos	n.
slatier	infl
	head	slaty
	syl	slat:i+er
	pos	adj.
slatiest	infl
	head	slaty
	syl	slat:i+est.
	pos	adj.
slaty	1.
	syl	slat:y
	pron	<1slAti>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or resembling slate.
slaty	2.
	syl	slat:y
	pron	<1slAti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the colour of slate.
slatiness	sub
	head	slaty
	syl	slat:i+ness
	pos	n.
slaughter	ety	Old English sleaht; related to Old Norse sl*_attar hammering, sl*_atr butchered meat, Old High German slahta, Gothic slauhts, German Schlacht battle
slaughter	1.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the killing of animals, esp. for food.
slaughter	2.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the savage killing of a person.
slaughter	3.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the indiscriminate or brutal killing of large numbers of people, as in war; massacre.
slaughter	4.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a resounding defeat.
slaughter	5.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill (animals), esp. for food.
slaughter	6.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill in a brutal manner.
slaughter	7.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill indiscriminately or in large numbers.
slaughter	8.
	syl	slaugh+ter
	pron	<1slc:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat resound?!ingly.
slaughterer	sub
	head	slaughter
	syl	slaugh+ter+er
	pos	n.
slaughterous	sub
	head	slaughter
	syl	slaugh+ter+ous
	pos	adj.
slaughterhouse	0.
	syl	slaugh:ter+house
	pron	<1slc:t*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where animals are butchered for food; abattoir.
slaughtermen	infl
	head	slaughterman
	syl	slaugh:ter+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
slaughterman	0.
	syl	slaugh:ter+man
	pron	<1slc:t*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to kill animals in a slaughterhouse.
Slav	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin Scl*_avus a captive Slav; see #7slave 
Slav	0.
	syl	Slav
	pron	<sla:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the peoples of E Europe or Soviet Asia who speak a Slavonic language.
Slav	0.
	syl	Slav.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Slavonic Slavic.
slave	ety	C13: via Old French from Medieval Latin Scl*_avus a Slav, one held in bondage (from the fact that the Slavonic races were frequently conquered in the Middle Ages), from Late Greek Sklabos a Slav
slave	1.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person legally owned by another and having no freedom of action or right to property.
slave	2.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is forced to work for another against his will.
slave	3.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person under the domination of another person or some habit or influence.
	exam	1	a slave to television.
slave	4.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in harsh conditions for low pay.
slave	5.a.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that is controlled by or that duplicates the action of another similar device (the master device).
slave	5.b.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	slave cylinder.
slave	6.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work like a slave.
slave	7.
	syl	slave
	pron	<slAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {enslave}.
slave ant	0.
	syl	slave ant
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ants, esp. captured and forced to do the work of a colony of ants of another species ({slave-making ants}) . See also {Amazon ant}.
Slave Coast	0.
	syl	Slave Coast
	pos	n.
	def	the coast of W Africa between the Volta River and Mount Cameroon, chiefly along the Bight of Benin: the main source of African slaves (16th-19th centuries).
slave cylinder	0.
	syl	slave cyl+in+der
	pos	n.
	def	a small cylinder containing a piston that operates the brake shoes or pads in hydraulic brakes or the working part in any other hydraulically operated system. Compare {master cylinder}.
slave-driver	1.
	syl	slave-driv:er
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a person forcing slaves to work.
slave-driver	2.
	syl	slave-driv:er
	pos	n.
	def	an employer who demands excessively hard work from his employees.
slaveholder	0.
	syl	slave+hold:er
	pron	<1slAv2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who owns slaves.
slaveholding	sub
	head	slaveholder
	syl	slave+2hold:ing
	pos	n.
slaver	H1.1.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1slAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner of or dealer in slaves.
slaver	H1.2.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1slAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {slave ship}.
slaver	ety	C14: probably of Low Dutch origin; related to #7slobber 
slaver	H2.1.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1sl@v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dribble saliva.
slaver	H2.2.a.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1sl@v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fawn or drool (over someone).
slaver	H2.2.b.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1sl@v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to show great desire (for); lust (after).
slaver	H2.3.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1sl@v*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	saliva dribbling from the mouth.
slaver	H2.4.
	syl	slav+er
	pron	<1sl@v*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drivel.
slaverer	sub
	head	slaver
	syl	slav+er+er
	pos	n.
Slave River	0.
	syl	Slave Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Canada, in the Northwest Territories and NE Alberta, flowing from Lake Athabaska northwest to Great Slave Lake. Length: about 420 km (260 miles). Also called: {Great Slave River}.
slavery	1.
	syl	slav+er:y
	pron	<1slAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being a slave; a civil relationship whereby one person has absolute power over another and controls his life, liberty, and fortune.
slavery	2.
	syl	slav+er:y
	pron	<1slAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the subjection of a person to another person, esp. in being forced into work.
slavery	3.
	syl	slav+er:y
	pron	<1slAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being subject to some influence or habit.
slavery	4.
	syl	slav+er:y
	pron	<1slAv*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	work done in harsh conditions for low pay.
slave ship	0.
	syl	slave ship
	pos	n.
	def	a ship used to transport slaves, esp. formerly from Africa to the New World.
Slave State	0.
	syl	Slave State
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. history.
	def	any of the 15 Southern states in which slavery was legal until the Civil War.
slave trade	0.
	syl	slave trade
	pos	n.
	def	the business of trading in slaves, esp. the transportation of Black Africans to America from the 16th to 19th centuries.
slave-trader	sub
	head	slave trade
	syl	slave-2trad:er
	pos	n.
slave-trading	sub
	head	slave trade
	syl	slave-2trad:ing
	pos	n.
slavey	0.
	syl	slav+ey
	pron	<1slAvi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a female servant.
Slavic	0.
	syl	Slav+ic
	pron	<1sla:vik>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Slavonic}.
slavish	1.
	syl	slav+ish
	pron	<1slAviS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or befitting a slave.
slavish	2.
	syl	slav+ish
	pron	<1slAviS>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or resembling a slave; servile.
slavish	3.
	syl	slav+ish
	pron	<1slAviS>
	pos	adj.
	def	unoriginal; imitative.
slavish	4.
	syl	slav+ish
	pron	<1slAviS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ignoble.
slavishly	sub
	head	slavish
	syl	slav+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
slavishness	sub
	head	slavish
	syl	slav+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Slavism	0.
	syl	Slav+ism
	pron	<1sla:viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything characteristic of, peculiar to, or associated with the Slavs or the Slavonic languages.
Slavkov	0.
	syl	Slav+kov
	pron	<1slafkcf>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for {Austerlitz}.
slavocracies	infl
	head	slavocracy
	syl	slav+oc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
slavocracy	1.
	syl	slav+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<slA1vokr*si>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S. before the Civil War
	def	slaveholders as a dominant class.
slavocracy	2.
	syl	slav+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<slA1vokr*si>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S. before the Civil War
	def	domination by slaveholders.
Slavonia	0.
	syl	Sla+vo+ni:a
	pron	<sl*1v*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Yugoslavia, in Croatia, mainly between the Drava and Sava Rivers.
Slavonian	sub
	head	Slavonia
	syl	Sla+1vo+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Slavic	alt
	head	Slavonic
	or	Slavonic
	syl	Slav+ic
	pos	n.
Slavonic	1.
	or	Slavic
	syl	Sla+von+ic
	pron	<sl*1vonik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, usually divided into three subbranches: {South Slavonic} (including Old Church Slavonic, Serbo-Croatian, Bulgarian, etc.), {East Slavonic} (including Ukrainian, Russian, etc.), and {West Slavonic} (including Polish, Czech, Slovak, etc.).
Slavonic	2.
	or	Slavic
	syl	Sla+von+ic
	pron	<sl*1vonik>
	pos	n.
	def	the unrecorded ancient language from which all of these languages developed.
Slavonic	3.
	or	Slavic
	syl	Sla+von+ic
	pron	<sl*1vonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to this group of languages.
Slavonic	4.
	or	Slavic
	syl	Sla+von+ic
	pron	<sl*1vonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to the people who speak these languages.
Slavonically	sub
	head	Slavonic
	syl	Sla+1von:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Slavophil	alt
	head	Slavophile
	or	Slavophile
	syl	Slav:o+phil
	pron	<1sla:v*u2fil>
	pos	n.
Slavophile	1.
	or	Slavophil
	syl	Slav:o+phile
	pron	<1sla:v*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who admires the Slavs or their cultures.
Slavophile	2.
	or	Slavophil
	syl	Slav:o+phile
	pron	<1sla:v*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; in 19th-century Russia
	def	a person who believed in the superiority and advocated the supremacy of the Slavs. {~}
Slavophile	3.
	or	Slavophil
	syl	Slav:o+phile
	pron	<1sla:v*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	def	admiring the Slavs and Slavonic culture, etc.
Slavophile	4.
	or	Slavophil
	syl	Slav:o+phile
	pron	<1sla:v*u2fil>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; in 19th-century Russia
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Slavophiles.
Slavophilism	sub
	head	Slavophile
	syl	Sla+voph:i+lism
	pron	<sl*1vofi2liz*m>, <1sla:v*ufi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
slaw	ety	C19: from Danish sla, short for salade #7salad 
slaw	0.
	syl	slaw
	pron	<slc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	short for {coleslaw}.
slay	ety	Old English sl*_ean; related to Old Norse sl*_a, Gothic, Old High German slahan to strike, Old Irish slacaim I beat
slays	infl
	head	slay
	syl	slays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slaying	infl
	head	slay
	syl	slay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slew	infl
	head	slay
	syl	slew
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slain	infl
	head	slay
	syl	slain.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slay	1.
	syl	slay
	pron	<slA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to kill, esp. violently.
slay	2.
	syl	slay
	pron	<slA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to impress (someone of the opposite sex).
slay	3.
	syl	slay
	pron	<slA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to strike.
slayer	sub
	head	slay
	syl	slay+er
	pos	n.
SLBM	0.
	syl	S.L.B.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	submarine-launched ballistic missile.
sld	1.
	syl	sld.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sailed.
sld	2.
	syl	sld.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sealed.
sleave	ety	Old English sl*_@afan to divide; related to Middle Low German sl*_ef, Norwegian sleiv big spoon
sleave	1.
	syl	sleave
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a tangled thread.
sleave	2.
	syl	sleave
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin filament unravelled from a thicker thread.
sleave	3.
	syl	sleave
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	anything matted or complicated.
sleave	4.
	syl	sleave
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disentangle (twisted thread, etc.).
sleazy	ety	C17: origin uncertain
sleazier	infl
	head	sleazy
	syl	slea+zi+er
	pos	adj.
sleaziest	infl
	head	sleazy
	syl	slea+zi+est.
	pos	adj.
sleazy	1.
	syl	slea+zy
	pron	<1slEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sordid; disreputable.
	exam	1	a sleazy nightclub.
sleazy	2.
	syl	slea+zy
	pron	<1slEzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin or flimsy, as cloth.
sleazily	sub
	head	sleazy
	syl	slea+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
sleaziness	sub
	head	sleazy
	syl	slea+zi+ness
	pos	n.
sledge	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch sleedse; C14 sled, from Middle Low German, from Old Norse slethi, related to #7slide 
sled	alt
	head	sledge
	or	sledge
	syl	sled
	pron	<sleJ>, <sled>, <sled>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sledge	H1.1.
	or	sled
	syl	sledge
	pron	<sleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sleigh}. a vehicle mounted on runners, drawn by horses or dogs, for transporting people or goods, esp. over snow.
sledge	H1.2.
	or	sled
	syl	sledge
	pron	<sleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a light wooden frame used, esp. by children, for sliding over snow; toboggan.
sledge	H1.3.
	or	sled
	syl	sledge
	pron	<sleJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convey or travel by sledge.
sledge	H2.0.
	syl	sledge
	pron	<sleJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sledgehammer}.
sledgehammer	ety	C15: sledge, from Old English slecg a large hammer; related to Old Norse sleggja, Middle Dutch slegge 
sledgehammer	1.
	syl	sledge+ham:mer
	pron	<1sleJ2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large heavy hammer with a long handle used with both hands for heavy work such as forging iron, breaking rocks, etc.
sledgehammer	2.
	syl	sledge+ham:mer
	pron	<1sleJ2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	resembling the action of a sledgehammer in power, ruthlessness, etc..
	exam	1	a sledgehammer blow.
sledgehammer	3.
	syl	sledge+ham:mer
	pron	<1sleJ2h@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike (something) with or as if with a sledgehammer.
sleek	ety	C16: variant of #7slick 
sleek	1.
	syl	sleek
	pron	<slEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	smooth and shiny; polished.
sleek	2.
	syl	sleek
	pron	<slEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	polished in speech or behaviour; unctuous.
sleek	3.
	syl	sleek
	pron	<slEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal or bird
	def	having a shiny healthy coat or feathers.
sleek	4.
	syl	sleek
	pron	<slEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	having a prosperous appearance.
sleek	5.
	syl	sleek
	pron	<slEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make smooth and glossy, as by grooming, etc.
sleek	6.
	syl	sleek
	pron	<slEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by over
	def	to cover (up), as by making more agreeable; gloss (over).
sleekly	sub
	head	sleek
	syl	sleek+ly
	pos	adv.
sleekness	sub
	head	sleek
	syl	sleek+ness
	pos	n.
sleeky	sub
	head	sleek
	syl	sleek:y
	pos	adj.
sleekit	ety	Scottish, from past participle of #7sleek 
sleekit	0.
	syl	sleek+it
	pron	<1slEkit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	deceitful; crafty; sly.
sleep	ety	Old English sl*_@apan; related to Old Frisian sl*_epa, Old Saxon sl*_apan, Old High German sl*_afan, German schlaff limp
sleep	1.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic state of physiological rest during which consciousness is suspended and metabolic rate is decreased.
sleep	2.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the nontechnical name for {nyctitropism}.
sleep	3.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a period spent sleeping.
sleep	4.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of quiescence or dormancy.
sleep	5.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic or euphemistic word for {death}.
sleep	6.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the dried mucoid particles often found in the corners of the eyes after sleeping.
sleeps	infl
	head	sleep
	syl	sleeps
	pos	vb.
sleeping	infl
	head	sleep
	syl	sleep+ing
	pos	vb.
slept	infl
	head	sleep
	syl	slept.
	pos	vb.
sleep	7.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in or as in the state of sleep.
sleep	8.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of plants
	def	to show nyctitropism.
sleep	9.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be inactive or quiescent.
sleep	10.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have sleeping accommodation for (a certain number).
	exam	1	the boat could sleep six.
sleep	11.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to pass (time) sleeping.
sleep	12.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail to pay attention.
sleep	13.
	syl	sleep
	pron	<slEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Poetic or euphemistic.
	def	to be dead.
sleep on it	14.
	head	sleep
	syl	sleep on it.
	def	to give (something) extended consideration, esp. overnight. {~} See also {sleep around, sleep in, sleep off, sleep out, sleep with}.
sleep around	0.
	syl	sleep a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be sexually promiscuous.
sleeper	1.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or thing that sleeps.
sleeper	2.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a railway sleeping car or compartment.
sleeper	3.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	one of the blocks supporting the rails on a railway track. U.S. equivalent: {tie}.
sleeper	4.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy timber beam, esp. one that is laid horizontally on the ground.
sleeper	5.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small plain gold circle worn in a pierced ear lobe to prevent the hole from closing up.
sleeper	6.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler presses the sides of his opponent's neck, causing him to pass out.
sleeper	7.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an unbrand?!ed calf.
sleeper	8.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sleeper goby}. any gobioid fish of the family of brackish or fresh tropical waters, resembling the gobies but lacking a ventral sucker.
sleeper	9.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person or thing that achieves unexpected success.
sleeper	10.
	syl	sleep+er
	pron	<1slEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spy planted in advance for future use, but not currently active.
sleep in	1.
	syl	sleep in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to sleep longer than usual.
sleep in	2.
	syl	sleep in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep at the place of one's employment.
sleeping bag	0.
	syl	sleep+ing bag
	pos	n.
	def	a large well-padded bag designed for sleeping in, esp. outdoors.
sleeping car	0.
	syl	sleep+ing car
	pos	n.
	def	a railway car fitted with compartments containing bunks for people to sleep in.
sleeping draught	0.
	syl	sleep+ing draught
	pos	n.
	def	any drink containing a drug or agent that induces sleep.
sleeping partner	0.
	syl	sleep+ing part+ner
	pos	n.
	def	a partner in a business who does not play an active role, esp. one who supplies capital.
sleeping pill	0.
	syl	sleep+ing pill
	pos	n.
	def	a pill or tablet containing a sedative drug, such as a barbiturate, used to induce sleep.
sleeping policeman	0.
	syl	sleep+ing po:lice+man
	pos	n.
	def	a bump built across roads, esp. in housing estates, to deter motorists from speeding.
sleeping sickness	1.
	syl	sleep+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {African sleeping sickness}. an African disease caused by infection with protozoans of the genus characterized by fever, wasting, and sluggishness.
sleeping sickness	2.
	syl	sleep+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	an epidemic viral form of encephalitis char?!ac?!terized by extreme drowsiness. Technical name: {en?!cepha?!li?!tis lethargica}.
sleepless	1.
	syl	sleep+less
	pron	<1slEplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without sleep or rest.
	exam	1	a sleepless journey.
sleepless	2.
	syl	sleep+less
	pron	<1slEplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to sleep.
sleepless	3.
	syl	sleep+less
	pron	<1slEplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	always watchful or alert.
sleepless	4.
	syl	sleep+less
	pron	<1slEplis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	always active or moving.
	exam	1	the sleepless tides.
sleeplessly	sub
	head	sleepless
	syl	sleep+less+ly
	pos	adv.
sleeplessness	sub
	head	sleepless
	syl	sleep+less+ness
	pos	n.
sleep movement	0.
	syl	sleep move+ment
	pos	n.
	def	the folding together of leaflets, petals, etc., that occurs at night in certain plants.
sleep off	0.
	syl	sleep off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose by sleeping.
	exam	1	to sleep off a hangover.
sleep out	1.
	syl	sleep out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a tramp
	def	to sleep in the open air.
sleep out	2.
	syl	sleep out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep away from the place of work. {~} {sleep-out}.
sleep out	3.
	syl	sleep out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an area of a verandah that has been glassed in or partitioned off so that it may be used as a bedroom.
sleepwalk	0.
	syl	sleep+walk
	pron	<1slEp2wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk while asleep. See also {somnambulism}.
sleepwalker	sub
	head	sleepwalk
	syl	sleep+2walk+er
	pos	n.
sleepwalking	sub
	head	sleepwalk
	syl	sleep+2walk+ing
	pos	n. adj.
sleep with	0.
	syl	sleep with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have sexual intercourse and (usually) spend the night with. Also: {sleep together}.
sleepier	infl
	head	sleepy
	syl	sleep:i+er
	pos	adj.
sleepiest	infl
	head	sleepy
	syl	sleep:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sleepy	1.
	syl	sleep:y
	pron	<1slEpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to or needing sleep; drowsy.
sleepy	2.
	syl	sleep:y
	pron	<1slEpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or exhibiting drowsiness, sluggishness, etc.
sleepy	3.
	syl	sleep:y
	pron	<1slEpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to sleep; soporific.
sleepy	4.
	syl	sleep:y
	pron	<1slEpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	without activity or bustle.
	exam	1	a sleepy town.
sleepily	sub
	head	sleepy
	syl	sleep:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sleepiness	sub
	head	sleepy
	syl	sleep:i+ness
	pos	n.
sleepyhead	0.
	syl	sleep:y+head
	pron	<1slEpi2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sleepy or lazy person.
sleepyheaded	sub
	head	sleepyhead
	syl	sleep:y+2head+ed
	pos	adj.
sleet	ety	C13: from Germanic; compare Middle Low German sl*_oten hail, Middle High German sl*_oze, German Schlossen hail stones
sleet	1.
	syl	sleet
	pron	<slEt>
	pos	n.
	def	partly melted falling snow or hail or (esp. U.S.) partly frozen rain.
sleet	2.
	syl	sleet
	pron	<slEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the thin coat of ice that forms when sleet or rain freezes on cold surfaces.
sleet	3.
	syl	sleet
	pron	<slEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall as sleet.
sleety	sub
	head	sleet
	syl	sleet:y
	pos	adj.
sleeve	ety	Old English sl*_if, sl*_ef; related to Dutch sloof apron &- #!sleeve+less adj. ?- #!sleeve+@!like adj.
sleeve	1.
	syl	sleeve
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment covering the arm.
sleeve	2.
	syl	sleeve
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a tubular piece that is forced or shrunk into a cylindrical bore to reduce the diameter of the bore or to line it with a different material; liner.
sleeve	3.
	syl	sleeve
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube fitted externally over two cylindrical parts in order to join them; bush.
sleeve	4.
	syl	sleeve
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrapping for a gramophone record.
(have a few tricks) up one's sleeve	5.
	head	sleeve
	syl	(have a few tricks) up one's sleeve.
	usage	to have options, etc.
	def	secretly ready.
sleeve	6.
	syl	sleeve
	pron	<slEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a sleeve or sleeves.
sleeve board	0.
	syl	sleeve board
	pos	n.
	def	a small ironing board for pressing sleeves, fitted onto an ironing board or table.
sleeving	0.
	syl	sleev+ing
	pron	<1slEviG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics, chiefly Brit.
	def	tubular flexible insulation into which bare wire can be inserted. U.S. name: {spaghetti}.
sleigh	ety	C18: from Dutch slee, variant of slede #7sledge %1
sleigh	1.
	syl	sleigh
	pron	<slA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sledge} (sense 1). {~}
sleigh	2.
	syl	sleigh
	pron	<slA>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel by sleigh.
sleigher	sub
	head	sleigh
	syl	sleigh+er
	pos	n.
sleight	ety	C14: from Old Norse sl@agth, from sl@agr #7sly 
sleight	1.
	syl	sleight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	skill; dexterity. See also {sleight of hand}.
sleight	2.
	syl	sleight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a trick or stratagem.
sleight	3.
	syl	sleight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cunning; trickery.
sleight of hand	1.
	syl	sleight of hand
	pos	n.
	def	manual dexterity used in performing conjuring tricks.
sleight of hand	2.
	syl	sleight of hand
	pos	n.
	def	the performance of such tricks.
slender	ety	C14 slendre, of unknown origin
slender	1.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of small width relative to length or height.
slender	2.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a person's figure
	def	slim and well-formed.
slender	3.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	small or inadequate in amount, size, etc..
	exam	1	slender resources.
slender	4.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hopes, etc.
	def	having little foundation; feeble.
slender	5.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small.
	exam	1	a slender margin.
slender	6.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound
	def	lacking volume.
slender	7.
	syl	slen+der
	pron	<1slend*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Phonetics. now only in Irish phonology
	def	relating to or denoting a close front vowel, such as or
slenderly	sub
	head	slender
	syl	slen+der+ly
	pos	adv.
slenderness	sub
	head	slender
	syl	slen+der+ness
	pos	n.
slenderise	alt
	head	slenderize
	or	slenderize
	syl	slen+der+ise
	pron	<1slend*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
slenderize	0.
	or	slenderise
	syl	slen+der+ize
	pron	<1slend*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to make or become slender.
slept	0.
	syl	slept
	pron	<slept>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {sleep}.
Slesvig	0.
	syl	Sles+vig
	pron	<1slA:svi>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for {Schleswig}.
sleuth	ety	C19: short for sleuthhound, from C12 sleuth trail, from Old Norse sloth; see #7slot 
sleuth	1.
	syl	sleuth
	pron	<slu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {detective}.
sleuth	2.
	syl	sleuth
	pron	<slu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sleuthhound} (sense 1).
sleuth	3.
	syl	sleuth
	pron	<slu:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to track or follow.
sleuthhound	1.
	syl	sleuth+hound
	pron	<1slu:T2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a dog trained to track people.
sleuthhound	2.
	syl	sleuth+hound
	pron	<1slu:T2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {detective}.
S level	0.
	syl	S lev+el
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the Special level of a subject taken for the General Certificate of Education: usually taken at the same time as A levels as an additional qualification.
slew	H1.0.
	syl	slew
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {slay}.
slew	ety	C18: of unknown origin
slue	alt
	head	slew
	or	slew
	syl	slue
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	vb.
slew	H2.1.
	or	slue
	syl	slew
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to twist or be twisted sideways, esp. awkwardly.
	exam	1	he slewed around in his chair.
slew	H2.2.
	or	slue
	syl	slew
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause (a mast) to rotate in its step or (of a mast) to rotate in its step.
slew	H2.3.
	or	slue
	syl	slew
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of slewing.
slew	H3.0.
	syl	slew
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of { {slough} %1 (sense 2)}.
slew	ety	C20: from Irish Gaelic sluagh; related to Old Irish sl*_og army
slue	alt
	head	slew
	or	slew
	syl	slue
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n.
slew	H4.0.
	or	slue
	syl	slew
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a great number or amount; a lot.
slewed	ety	C19: from #7slew %2
slewed	0.
	syl	slewed
	pron	<slu:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	postpositive
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
Slezsko	0.
	syl	Slezs+ko
	pron	<1sleskc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Czech name for {Silesia}.
slice	ety	C14: from Old French esclice a piece split off, from esclicier to splinter
slice	1.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat piece cut from something having bulk.
	exam	1	a slice of pork.
slice	2.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a share or portion.
	exam	1	a slice of the company's revenue.
slice	3.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various utensils having a broad flat blade and resembling a spatula.
slice	4.a.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the flight of a ball that travels obliquely because it has been struck off centre.
slice	4.b.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of hitting such a shot.
slice	4.c.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the shot so hit.
slice	5.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide or cut (something) into parts or slices.
slice	6.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by through
	def	to cut in a clean and effortless manner.
slice	7.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by into or through
	def	to move or go (through something) like a knife.
	exam	1	the car sliced into a field.
slice	8.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by off, from, away, etc.
	def	to cut or be cut (from) a larger piece.
slice	9.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove by use of a slicing implement.
slice	10.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hit (a ball) with a slice.
slice	11.
	syl	slice
	pron	<slIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to put the blade of the oar into (the water) slantwise.
sliceable	sub
	head	slice
	syl	slice+a:ble
	pos	adj.
slicer	sub
	head	slice
	syl	slic+er
	pos	n.
slice bar	0.
	syl	slice bar
	pos	n.
	def	an iron bar used for raking out furnaces.
slicer	0.
	syl	slic+er
	pron	<1slIs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that slices bread, etc., usually with an electrically driven band knife or circular knife.
slick	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic, Norwegian slikja to be or make smooth &- #!slick+ly adv. &- #!slick+ness n.
slick	1.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	adj.
	def	flattering and glib.
	exam	1	a slick salesman.
slick	2.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	adj.
	def	adroitly devised or executed.
	exam	1	a slick show.
slick	3.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	shrewd; sly.
slick	4.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	superficially attractive.
	exam	1	a slick publication.
slick	5.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	smooth and glossy; slippery.
slick	6.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	n.
	def	a slippery area, esp. a patch of oil floating on water.
slick	7.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	n.
	def	a chisel or other tool used for smoothing or polishing a surface.
slick	8.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	n.
	def	the tyre of a racing car that has worn treads.
slick	9.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to make smooth or sleek.
slick	10.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	U.S. informal. usually foll. by up
	def	to smarten or tidy (oneself).
slick	11.
	syl	slick
	pron	<slik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make smooth or glossy.
slickenside	ety	C18: from dialect slicken, variant of #7slick+side 
slickenside	0.
	syl	slick+en+side
	pron	<1slik*n2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a rock surface with a polished appearance and fine parallel scratches caused by displacement of the rock during a fault.
slicker	1.
	syl	slick+er
	pron	<1slik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a shiny raincoat, esp. an oilskin.
slicker	2.
	syl	slick+er
	pron	<1slik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a sly or untrustworthy person (esp. in the phrase {city slicker) }.
slicker	3.
	syl	slick+er
	pron	<1slik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small trowel used for smoothing the surfaces of a mould.
slickered	sub
	head	slicker
	syl	slick+ered
	pos	adj.
slide	ety	Old English sl*_idan; related to slidor slippery, sliderian to #7slither, Middle High German sl*_iten 
slides	infl
	head	slide
	syl	slides
	pos	vb.
sliding	infl
	head	slide
	syl	slid+ing
	pos	vb.
slid slid	infl
	head	slide
	or	slidden
	syl	slid; slid
	pos	vb.
slidden	infl
	head	slide
	or	slid slid
	syl	slid+den.
	pos	vb.
slide	1.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move smoothly along a surface in continual contact with it.
	exam	1	doors that slide open;
	exam	2	children sliding on the ice.
slide	2.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose grip or balance.
	exam	1	he slid on his back.
slide	3.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by into, out of, away from, etc.
	def	to pass or move gradually and unobtrusively.
	exam	1	she slid into the room.
slide	4.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to go (into a specified condition) by degrees, unnoticeably, etc..
	exam	1	he slid into loose living.
slide	5.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by in, into, etc.
	def	to move (an object) unobtrusively or (of an object) to move in this way.
	exam	1	he slid the gun into his pocket.
let slide	6.
	head	slide
	syl	let slide.
	def	to allow to follow a natural course, esp. one leading to deterioration.
	exam	1	to let things slide.
slide	7.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to execute a portamento.
slide	8.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sliding.
slide	9.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth surface, as of ice or mud, for sliding on.
slide	10.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	a construction incorporating an inclined smooth slope for sliding down in playgrounds, etc.
slide	11.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a sliding seat in a boat or its runners.
slide	12.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	a small glass plate on which specimens are mount?!ed for microscopical study.
slide	13.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {transparency}. a positive photograph on a transparent base, mounted in a cardboard or plastic frame or between glass plates, that can be viewed by means of a slide projector.
slide	14.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hair slide}. an ornamental clip to hold hair in place. U.S. name: {barrette}.
slide	15.a.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	a sliding part or member.
slide	15.b.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the track, guide, or channel on or in which such a part slides.
slide	16.a.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the sliding curved tube of a trombone that is moved in or out to allow the production of different harmonic series and a wider range of notes.
slide	16.b.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	a portamento.
slide	17.a.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the downward movement of a large mass of earth, rocks, etc., caused by erosion, faulting, etc.
slide	17.b.
	syl	slide
	pron	<slId>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of material involved in this descent. See also {landslide}.
slidable	sub
	head	slide
	syl	slid+a:ble
	pos	adj.
slide-action	0.
	syl	slide-ac:tion
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a shoulder firearm
	def	ejecting the empty case and reloading by means of a sliding lever.
slide fastener	0.
	syl	slide fas+ten+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {zip} (sense 1)}.
slide over	1.
	syl	slide o:ver
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cross by or as if by sliding.
slide over	2.
	syl	slide o:ver
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to avoid dealing with (a matter) fully.
slide rule	0.
	syl	slide rule
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical calculating device consisting of two strips, one sliding along a central groove in the other, each strip graduated in two or more logarithmic scales of numbers, trigonometric functions, etc. It employs the same principles as logarithm tables.
slide trombone	0.
	syl	slide trom+bone
	pos	n.
	def	See {trombone}.
slide valve	1.
	syl	slide valve
	pos	n.
	def	a valve that slides across an aperture to expose the port or opening.
slide valve	2.
	syl	slide valve
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	fitted with slide valves.
	exam	1	a slide-valve engine.
sliding	1.
	syl	slid+ing
	pron	<1slIdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	rising or falling in accordance with given specifications.
	exam	1	fees were charged as a sliding percentage of income.
sliding	2.
	syl	slid+ing
	pron	<1slIdiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	regulated or moved by sliding.
sliding scale	0.
	syl	slid+ing scale
	pos	n.
	def	a variable scale according to which specified wages, tariffs, prices, etc., fluctuate in response to changes in some other factor, standard, or conditions.
sliding seat	0.
	syl	slid+ing seat
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a seat that slides forwards and backwards with the oarsman, lengthening his stroke.
slier	0.
	syl	sli+er
	pron	<1slI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	the comparative of {sly}.
sliest	0.
	syl	sli+est
	pron	<1slIist>
	pos	adj.
	def	the superlative of {sly}.
slight	ety	C13: from Old Norse sl*_ettr smooth; related to Old High German slehtr, Gothic slaihts, Middle Dutch slecht simple
slight	1.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	small in quantity or extent.
slight	2.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of small importance; trifling.
slight	3.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	slim and delicate.
slight	4.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in strength or substance. {~}
slight	5.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to show indifference or disregard for (someone); snub.
slight	6.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to devote inadequate attention to (work, duties, etc.).
slight	7.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	to treat as unimportant or trifling.
slight	8.
	syl	slight
	pron	<slIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or omission indicating supercilious neglect or indifference.
slightness	sub
	head	slight
	syl	slight+ness
	pos	n.
slighting	0.
	syl	slight+ing
	pron	<1slItiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a slight; disparaging; disdainful.
	exam	1	in a slighting manner.
slightingly	sub
	head	slighting
	syl	slight+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slightly	0.
	syl	slight+ly
	pron	<1slItli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in small measure or degree.
Sligo	1.
	syl	Sli+go
	pron	<1slIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of NW Ireland, on the Atlantic: has a deeply indented low-lying coast; livestock and dairy farming. County town: Sligo. Pop.: 50275 (1971). Area: 1795 sq. km (693 sq. miles).
Sligo	2.
	syl	Sli+go
	pron	<1slIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Ireland, county town of Co. Sligo on {Sligo Bay}. Pop.: 14080 (1971).
slily	0.
	syl	sli+ly
	pron	<1slIli>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant spelling of {slyly}.
slim	ety	C17: from Dutch: crafty, from Middle Dutch slimp slanting; compare Old High German slimbi obliquity
slimmer	infl
	head	slim
	syl	slim+mer
	pos	adj.
slimmest	infl
	head	slim
	syl	slim+mest.
	pos	adj.
slim	1.
	syl	slim
	pron	<slim>
	pos	adj.
	def	small in width relative to height or length.
slim	2.
	syl	slim
	pron	<slim>
	pos	adj.
	def	small in amount or quality.
	exam	1	slim chances of success.
slim	3.
	syl	slim
	pron	<slim>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become slim, esp. by diets and exercise.
slimly	sub
	head	slim
	syl	slim+ly
	pos	adv.
slimness	sub
	head	slim
	syl	slim+ness
	pos	n.
William Joseph	infl
	head	Slim
	syl	Wil:liam Jo:seph
	pos	n.
Slim	0.
	syl	Slim
	pron	<slim>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Viscount. 1891-1970, British field marshal, who commanded (1943-45) the 14th Army in the reconquest of Burma from the Japanese; governor-general of Australia (1953-60).
slime	ety	Old English sl*_im; related to Old Norse sl*_im, Old High German sl*_imen to smooth, Russian slim*'ak snail, Latin l*_imax snail
slime	1.
	syl	slime
	pron	<slIm>
	pos	n.
	def	soft thin runny mud or filth.
slime	2.
	syl	slime
	pron	<slIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any moist viscous fluid, esp. when noxious or unpleasant.
slime	3.
	syl	slime
	pron	<slIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a mucous substance produced by various organisms, such as fish, slugs, and fungi.
slime	4.
	syl	slime
	pron	<slIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with slime.
slime	5.
	syl	slime
	pron	<slIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove slime from (fish) before canning.
slime mould	0.
	syl	slime mould
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {myxomycete}.
slimsier	infl
	head	slimsy
	syl	slim+si+er
	pos	adj.
slimsiest	infl
	head	slimsy
	syl	slim+si+est.
	pos	adj.
slimsy	0.
	syl	slim+sy
	pron	<1slimzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	frail.
slimier	infl
	head	slimy
	syl	slim:i+er
	pos	adj.
slimiest	infl
	head	slimy
	syl	slim:i+est.
	pos	adj.
slimy	1.
	syl	slim:y
	pron	<1slImi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by, covered with, containing, secreting, or resembling slime.
slimy	2.
	syl	slim:y
	pron	<1slImi>
	pos	adj.
	def	offensive or repulsive.
slimy	3.
	syl	slim:y
	pron	<1slImi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	characterized by servility.
slimily	sub
	head	slimy
	syl	slim:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sliminess	sub
	head	slimy
	syl	slim:i+ness
	pos	n.
sling	ety	C13: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse slyngva to hurl, Old High German slingan 
sling	H1.1.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple weapon consisting of a loop of leather, etc., in which a stone is whirled and then let fly.
sling	H1.2.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope or strap by which something may be secured or lifted.
sling	H1.3.a.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a halyard for a yard.
sling	H1.3.b.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the part of a yard where the sling is attached.
sling	H1.4.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a wide piece of cloth suspended from the neck for supporting an injured hand or arm across the front of the body.
sling	H1.5.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop or band attached to an object for carrying.
sling	H1.6.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of slinging.
slings	infl
	head	sling
	syl	slings
	pos	vb.
slinging	infl
	head	sling
	syl	sling+ing
	pos	vb.
slung	infl
	head	sling
	syl	slung.
	pos	vb.
sling	H1.7.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hurl with or as if with a sling.
sling	H1.8.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attach a sling or slings to (a load, etc.).
sling	H1.9.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry or hang loosely from or as if from a sling.
	exam	1	to sling washing from the line.
sling	H1.10.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to pay a part of one's wages or profits as a bribe or tip.
slinger	sub
	head	sling
	syl	sling+er
	pos	n.
sling	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
sling	H2.0.
	syl	sling
	pron	<sliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed drink with a spirit base, usually sweetened.
slingback	0.a.
	syl	sling+back
	pron	<1sliG2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoe with a strap instead of a full covering for the heel.
slingback	0.b.
	syl	sling+back
	pron	<1sliG2b@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	slingback shoes.
slinger ring	0.
	syl	sling+er ring
	pos	n.
	def	a tubular ring around the hub of an aircraft propeller through which antifreeze solution is spread over the propeller blades by centrifugal force.
sling off	0.
	syl	sling off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to laugh or jeer (at).
slingshot	1.
	syl	sling+shot
	pron	<1sliG2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{catapult} (sense 1)}.
slingshot	2.
	syl	sling+shot
	pron	<1sliG2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sling} %1 (sense 1).
slink	ety	Old English slincan; related to Middle Low German slinken to shrink, Old Swedish slinka to creep, Danish slunken limp
slinks	infl
	head	slink
	syl	slinks
	pos	vb.
slinking	infl
	head	slink
	syl	slink+ing
	pos	vb.
slunk	infl
	head	slink
	syl	slunk.
	pos	vb.
slink	1.
	syl	slink
	pron	<sliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or act in a furtive or cringing manner from or as if from fear, guilt, etc.
slink	2.
	syl	slink
	pron	<sliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a sinuous alluring manner.
slink	3.
	syl	slink
	pron	<sliGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of animals, esp. cows
	def	to give birth to prematurely.
slink	4.a.
	syl	slink
	pron	<sliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal, esp. a calf, born prematurely.
slink	4.b.
	syl	slink
	pron	<sliGk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	slink veal.
slinkingly	sub
	head	slink
	syl	slink+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slinkier	infl
	head	slinky
	syl	slink:i+er
	pos	adj.
slinkiest	infl
	head	slinky
	syl	slink:i+est.
	pos	adj.
slinky	1.
	syl	slink:y
	pron	<1sliGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	moving in a sinuously graceful or provocative way.
slinky	2.
	syl	slink:y
	pron	<1sliGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	of clothes, etc.
	def	figure-hugging; clinging.
slinky	3.
	syl	slink:y
	pron	<1sliGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	characterized by furtive move?!ments.
slinkily	sub
	head	slinky
	syl	slink:i+ly
	pos	adv.
slinkiness	sub
	head	slinky
	syl	slink:i+ness
	pos	n.
slip	ety	C13: from Middle Low German or Dutch slippen 
slips	infl
	head	slip
	syl	slips
	pos	vb.
slipping	infl
	head	slip
	syl	slip+ping
	pos	vb.
slipped	infl
	head	slip
	syl	slipped.
	pos	vb.
slip	H1.1.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move smoothly and easily.
slip	H1.2.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place, insert, or convey quickly or stealthily.
slip	H1.3.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on or take off easily or quickly.
	exam	1	to slip on a sweater.
slip	H1.4.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose balance and slide unexpectedly.
	exam	1	he slipped on the ice.
slip	H1.5.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to let loose or be let loose.
slip	H1.6.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be released from (something); escape.
slip	H1.7.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let go (mooring or anchor lines) over the side.
slip	H1.8.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by from or out of
	def	to pass out of (the mind or memory).
slip	H1.9.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overlook, neglect, or miss.
	exam	1	to slip an opportunity.
slip	H1.10.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or pass swiftly or unperceived.
	exam	1	to slip quietly out of the room.
slip	H1.11.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to make a mistake.
slip	H1.12.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {sideslip}. to cause (an aircraft) to slide sideways or (of an aircraft) to slide sideways.
slip	H1.13.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decline in health, mental ability, etc.
slip	H1.14.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an intervertebral disc
	def	to become displaced from the normal position.
slip	H1.15.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dislocate (a bone).
slip	H1.16.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals
	def	to give birth to (offspring) prematurely.
slip	H1.17.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (a stitch) from one needle to another without knitting it.
slip	H1.18.a.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to operate (the clutch of a motor vehicle) so that it partially disengages.
slip	H1.18.b.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the clutch of a motor vehicle
	def	to fail to engage, esp. as a result of wear.
slip	H1.19.a.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to allow to escape.
slip	H1.19.b.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say unintentionally.
slip one over on	20.
	head	slip
	syl	slip one over on.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to hoodwink or trick.
slip	H1.21.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of slipping.
slip	H1.22.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a mistake or oversight.
	exam	1	a slip of the pen.
slip	H1.23.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a moral lapse or failing.
slip	H1.24.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's sleeveless undergarment, worn as a lining for and to give support to a dress.
slip	H1.25.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a narrow space between two piers in which vessels may dock.
slip	H1.26.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	See {slipway}.
slip	H1.27.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of dog lead that allows for the quick release of the dog.
slip	H1.28.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small whetstone, esp. one having curved edges and a tapering thickness, used for honing the interior edges of gauges, tools, etc.
slip	H1.29.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small block of hard steel of known thickness used for measurement, usually forming one of a set.
slip	H1.30.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio between output speed and input speed of a transmission device when subtracted from unity, esp. of a drive belt or clutch that is not transmitting full power.
slip	H1.31.a.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of the fielder who stands a little way behind and to the offside of the wicketkeeper.
slip	H1.31.b.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	the fielder himself.
slip	H1.32.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	the relative movement of rocks along a fault plane.
slip	H1.33.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy, crystallog.
	def	the deformation of a metallic crystal caused when one part glides over another part along a plane.
slip	H1.34.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	the deviation of a propeller from its helical path through a fluid, expressed as the difference between its actual forward motion and its theoretical forward motion in one revolution.
slip	H1.35.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{sideslip} (sense 1)}.
give someone the slip	36.
	head	slip
	syl	give someone the slip.
	def	to elude or escape from someone. {~} See also {slip up}.
slipless	sub
	head	slip
	syl	slip+less
	pos	adj.
slippingly	sub
	head	slip
	syl	slip+ping+ly
	pos	adv.
slip	ety	C15: probably from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch slippe to cut, strip
slip	H2.1.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow piece; strip.
slip	H2.2.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of paper.
	exam	1	a receipt slip.
slip	H2.3.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a plant that, when detached from the parent, will grow into a new plant; cutting; scion.
slip	H2.4.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a young slender person.
	exam	1	a slip of a child.
slip	H2.5.a.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a long galley.
slip	H2.5.b.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {galley proof}.
slip	H2.6.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a pew or similar long narrow seat.
slip	H2.7.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of abrasive material of tapering section used in honing.
slips	infl
	head	slip
	syl	slips
	pos	vb.
slipping	infl
	head	slip
	syl	slip+ping
	pos	vb.
slipped	infl
	head	slip
	syl	slipped.
	pos	vb.
slip	H2.8.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detach (portions of stem, etc.) from (a plant) for propagation.
slip	ety	Old English slyppe slime; related to Norwegian slipa slime on fish; see #7slop %1
slip	H3.0.
	syl	slip
	pron	<slip>
	pos	n.
	def	clay mixed with water to a creamy consistency, used for decorating or patching a ceramic piece.
slipcase	0.
	syl	slip+case
	pron	<1slip2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective case for a book or set of books that is open at one end so that only the spines of the books are visible.
slipcover	1.
	syl	slip+cov:er
	pron	<1slip2k^v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for a {loose cover}.
slipcover	2.
	syl	slip+cov:er
	pron	<1slip2k^v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a book jacket; dust cover.
slipknot	1.
	syl	slip+knot
	pron	<1slip2not>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {running knot}. a nooselike knot tied so that it will slip along the rope round which it is made.
slipknot	2.
	syl	slip+knot
	pron	<1slip2not>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot that can be easily untied by pulling one free end.
slipnoose	0.
	syl	slip+noose
	pron	<1slip2nu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a noose made with a slipknot, so that it tightens when pulled.
slip-on	1.
	syl	slip-on
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment or shoe
	def	made so as to be easily and quickly put on or off.
slip-on	2.
	syl	slip-on
	pos	n.
	def	a slip-on garment or shoe.
slipover	0.
	syl	slip+o:ver
	pron	<1slip2*uv*>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {pullover}.
slippage	1.
	syl	slip+page
	pron	<1slipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of slipping.
slippage	2.
	syl	slip+page
	pron	<1slipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of slipping or the extent to which slipping occurs.
slippage	3.a.
	syl	slip+page
	pron	<1slipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of not reaching a norm, target, etc.
slippage	3.b.
	syl	slip+page
	pron	<1slipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent of this.
slippage	4.
	syl	slip+page
	pron	<1slipiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the power lost in a mechanical device or system as a result of slipping.
slipped disc	0.
	syl	slipped disc
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a herniated intervertebral disc, often resulting in pain because of pressure on the spinal nerves.
slipper	1.
	syl	slip+per
	pron	<1slip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light shoe of some soft material, for wearing around the house.
slipper	2.
	syl	slip+per
	pron	<1slip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's evening or dancing shoe.
slipper	3.
	syl	slip+per
	pron	<1slip*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hit or beat with a slipper.
slippered	sub
	head	slipper
	syl	slip+pered
	pos	adj.
slipper-like	sub
	head	slipper
	syl	slip:per-2like
	pos	adj.
slipper bath	1.
	syl	slip+per bath
	pos	n.
	def	a bath in the shape of a slipper, with a covered end.
slipper bath	2.
	syl	slip+per bath
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an establishment where members of the public pay to have a bath.
slipper satin	0.
	syl	slip+per sat+in
	pos	n.
	def	a fine satin fabric with a mat finish.
slipperwort	0.
	syl	slip:per+wort
	pron	<1slip*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calceolaria}.
slippery	ety	C16: probably coined by Coverdale to translate German schlipfferig in Luther's Bible (Psalm 35:6); related to Old English slipor slippery
slippery	1.
	syl	slip+per:y
	pron	<1slip*ri>, <-pri>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or tending to cause objects to slip.
	exam	1	a slippery road.
slippery	2.
	syl	slip+per:y
	pron	<1slip*ri>, <-pri>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to slip from the grasp, a position, etc.
slippery	3.
	syl	slip+per:y
	pron	<1slip*ri>, <-pri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not to be relied upon; cunning and untrustworthy.
	exam	1	a slippery character.
slippery	4.
	syl	slip+per:y
	pron	<1slip*ri>, <-pri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a situation
	def	liable to change; unstable.
slipperiness	sub
	head	slippery
	syl	slip+per:i+ness
	pos	n.
slippery dip	0.
	syl	slip+per:y dip
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a long slide at a playground or funfair.
slippery elm	1.
	syl	slip+per:y elm
	pos	n.
	def	a tree, of E North America, having oblong serrated leaves, notched winged fruits, and a mucilaginous inner bark.
slippery elm	2.
	syl	slip+per:y elm
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of this tree, used medicinally as a demulcent.
slippery elm	xref
	syl	slip+per:y elm
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {red elm}.
slippier	infl
	head	slippy
	syl	slip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
slippiest	infl
	head	slippy
	syl	slip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
slippy	1.
	syl	slip+py
	pron	<1slipi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal or dialect.
	def	another word for {slippery} (senses 1, 2).
slippy	2.
	syl	slip+py
	pron	<1slipi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	alert; quick.
slippiness	sub
	head	slippy
	syl	slip+pi+ness
	pos	n.
slip rail	0.
	syl	slip rail
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a rail in a fence that can be slipped out of place to make an opening.
slip ring	0.
	syl	slip ring
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	a metal ring, mounted on but insulated from a rotating shaft of a motor or generator, by means of which current can be led through stationary brushes into or out of a winding on the shaft.
slip road	0.
	syl	slip road
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a relatively narrow road giving access to a motorway, etc.
slipsheet	1.
	syl	slip+sheet
	pron	<1slip2SEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of paper that is interleaved between freshly printed sheets to prevent set-off.
slipsheet	2.
	syl	slip+sheet
	pron	<1slip2SEt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to interleave (printed sheets) with slipsheets.
slipshod	ety	C16: from #7slip %1#7+shod 
slipshod	1.
	syl	slip+shod
	pron	<1slip2Sod>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an action
	def	negligent; careless.
slipshod	2.
	syl	slip+shod
	pron	<1slip2Sod>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's appearance
	def	slovenly; down-at-heel.
slipshoddiness	sub
	head	slipshod
	or	slipshodness
	syl	slip+2shod+di+ness
	pos	n.
slipshodness	sub
	head	slipshod
	or	slipshoddiness
	syl	slip+2shod+ness
	pos	n.
slipslop	1.
	syl	slip+slop
	pron	<1slip2slop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	weak or unappetizing food or drink.
slipslop	2.
	syl	slip+slop
	pron	<1slip2slop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	maudlin or trivial talk or writing.
slip stitch	1.
	syl	slip stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a sewing stitch for securing hems, etc., in which only two or three threads of the material are caught up by the needle each time, so that the stitches are nearly invisible from the right side. {~}
slip stitch	2.
	syl	slip stitch
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two edges) using slip stiches.
slipstream	1.
	syl	slip+stream
	pron	<1slip2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {airstream, race}.
slipstream	1.a.
	syl	slip+stream
	pron	<1slip2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the stream of air forced backwards by an aircraft propeller.
slipstream	1.b.
	syl	slip+stream
	pron	<1slip2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream of air behind any moving object. {~}
slipstream	2.
	syl	slip+stream
	pron	<1slip2strEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Motor racing.
	def	to follow (another car, etc.) closely in order to take advantage of the decreased wind resistance immediately behind it.
slip up	1.
	syl	slip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a blunder or mistake; err.
slip up	2.
	syl	slip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall over.
	exam	1	he slipped up in the street.
slip-up	infl
	head	slip up
	syl	slip-up.
	pos	n.
slip up	3.
	syl	slip up
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mistake, blunder, or mishap.
slipway	1.
	syl	slip+way
	pron	<1slip2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the sloping area in a shipyard, containing the ways.
slipway	2.
	syl	slip+way
	pron	<1slip2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {marine railway}. the ways on which a vessel is launched.
slipway	3.
	syl	slip+way
	pron	<1slip2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the ramp of a whaling factory ship.
slipway	4.
	syl	slip+way
	pron	<1slip2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a pillow case; pillow slip.
slit	ety	Old English sl*_itan to slice; related to Old Norse slita, Old High German sl*_izen 
slits	infl
	head	slit
	syl	slits
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slitting	infl
	head	slit
	syl	slit+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slit	infl
	syl	slit.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
slit	1.
	syl	slit
	pron	<slit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a straight long incision in; split open.
slit	2.
	syl	slit
	pron	<slit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut into strips lengthwise.
slit	3.
	syl	slit
	pron	<slit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sever.
slit	4.
	syl	slit
	pron	<slit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a long narrow cut.
slit	5.
	syl	slit
	pron	<slit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a long narrow opening.
slitter	sub
	head	slit
	syl	slit+ter
	pos	n.
slither	ety	Old English slidrian, from sl*_idan to #7slide 
slither	1.
	syl	slith+er
	pron	<1sli@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or slide or cause to move or slide unsteadily, as on a slippery surface.
slither	2.
	syl	slith+er
	pron	<1sli@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel with a sliding motion.
slither	3.
	syl	slith+er
	pron	<1sli@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slithering motion.
slithery	sub
	head	slither
	syl	slith+er:y
	pos	adj.
slit pocket	0.
	syl	slit pock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a pocket on the underside of a garment, reached through a vertical opening.
slit trench	0.
	syl	slit trench
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a narrow trench dug for the protection of a small number of people.
sliver	ety	C14: from sliven to split
sliver	1.
	syl	sliv+er
	pron	<1sliv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin piece that is cut or broken off lengthwise; splinter.
sliver	2.
	syl	sliv+er
	pron	<1sliv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose strand or fibre obtained by carding.
sliver	3.
	syl	sliv+er
	pron	<1sliv*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide or be divided into splinters; split.
sliver	4.
	syl	sliv+er
	pron	<1sliv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (wool, etc.) into slivers.
sliverer	sub
	head	sliver
	syl	sliv+er+er
	pos	n.
sliver-like	sub
	head	sliver
	syl	sliv:er-2like
	pos	adj.
slivovitz	ety	from Serbo-Croatian *vsljivovica, from sljiva plum
slivovitz	0.
	syl	sliv:o+vitz
	pron	<1sliv*vits>, <1slEv*->
	pos	n.
	def	a plum brandy from E Europe.
John	infl
	head	Sloan
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Sloan	0.
	syl	Sloan
	pron	<sl*un>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1951, U.S. painter and etcher, a leading member of the group of realistic painters known as the Ashcan School. His pictures of city scenes include (1912) and (1914).
slob	ety	C19: from Irish slab mud; compare #7{slab }
slob	1.
	syl	slob
	pron	<slob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a stupid or coarse person.
slob	2.
	syl	slob
	pron	<slob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	mire.
slobber	ety	C15: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch slubberen; see #7{slaver %2}
slabber	alt
	head	slobber
	or	slobber
	syl	slab+ber
	pos	vb.
slobber	1.
	or	slabber
	syl	slob+ber
	pron	<1slob*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dribble (saliva, food, etc.) from the mouth.
slobber	2.
	or	slabber
	syl	slob+ber
	pron	<1slob*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak or write mawkishly.
slobber	3.
	or	slabber
	syl	slob+ber
	pron	<1slob*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smear with matter dribbling from the mouth.
slobber	4.
	or	slabber
	syl	slob+ber
	pron	<1slob*>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid or saliva spilt from the mouth.
slobber	5.
	or	slabber
	syl	slob+ber
	pron	<1slob*>
	pos	n.
	def	maudlin language or behaviour.
slobberer	sub
	head	slobber
	or	slabberer
	syl	slob+ber+er
	pos	n.
slabberer	sub
	head	slobber
	or	slobberer
	syl	slab+ber+er
	pos	n.
slobbery	sub
	head	slobber
	or	slabbery
	syl	slob+ber:y
	pos	adj.
slabbery	sub
	head	slobber
	or	slobbery
	syl	slab+ber:y
	pos	adj.
slob ice	0.
	syl	slob ice
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	sludgy masses of floating ice.
sloe	ety	Old English sl*_ah; related to Old High German sl*_eha, Middle Dutch sleuuwe 
sloe	1.
	syl	sloe
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the small sour blue-black fruit of the blackthorn.
sloe	2.
	syl	sloe
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blackthorn}.
sloe-eyed	0.
	syl	sloe-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having dark slanted or almond-shaped eyes.
sloe gin	0.
	syl	sloe gin
	pos	n.
	def	gin flavoured with sloe juice.
slog	ety	C19: of unknown origin
slogs	infl
	head	slog
	syl	slogs
	pos	vb.
slogging	infl
	head	slog
	syl	slog+ging
	pos	vb.
slogged	infl
	head	slog
	syl	slogged.
	pos	vb.
slog	1.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hit with heavy blows, as in boxing.
slog	2.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work hard; toil.
slog	3.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by down, up, along, etc.
	def	to move with difficulty; plod.
slog	4.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to score freely by taking large swipes at the ball.
slog	5.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiring hike or walk.
slog	6.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	n.
	def	long exhausting work.
slog	7.
	syl	slog
	pron	<slog>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy blow or swipe.
slogger	sub
	head	slog
	syl	slog+ger
	pos	n.
slogan	ety	C16: from Gaelic sluagh-ghairm war cry, from sluagh army+ gairm cry
slogan	1.
	syl	slo+gan
	pron	<1sl*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive or topical phrase used in politics, advertising, etc.
slogan	2.
	syl	slo+gan
	pron	<1sl*ug*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scottish history.
	def	a Highland battle cry.
sloganeer	1.
	syl	slo+gan+eer
	pron	<2sl*ug*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who coins or employs slogans frequently.
sloganeer	2.
	syl	slo+gan+eer
	pron	<2sl*ug*1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to coin or employ slogans so as to sway opinion.
sloop	ety	C17: from Dutch sloep; related to French chaloupe launch, Old English sl*_upan to glide
sloop	0.
	syl	sloop
	pron	<slu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a single-masted sailing vessel, rigged fore-and-aft, with the mast stepped about one third of the overall length aft of the bow. Compare {{cutter} (sense 2)}.
sloop of war	0.
	syl	sloop of war
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a small fast sailing warship mount?!ing some 10 to 30 small calibre guns on one deck.
sloop-rigged	0.
	syl	sloop-rigged
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	rigged as a sloop, typically with a jib and a mainsail.
sloot	ety	from Afrikaans, from Dutch sluit, sluis #7sluice 
sloot	0.
	syl	sloot
	pron	<slu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a ditch for irrigation or drainage.
slop	ety	C14: probably from Old English -sloppe in c*_usloppe #7cowslip ; see #7{slip %3}
slops	infl
	head	slop
	syl	slops
	pos	vb.
slopping	infl
	head	slop
	syl	slop+ping
	pos	vb.
slopped	infl
	head	slop
	syl	slopped.
	pos	vb.
slop	H1.1.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to cause (liquid) to splash or spill or (of liquid) to splash or spill.
slop	H1.2.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to splash liquid upon.
slop	H1.3.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by along, through, etc.
	def	to tramp (through) mud or slush.
slop	H1.4.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed slop or swill to.
	exam	1	to slop the pigs.
slop	H1.5.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ladle or serve, esp. clumsily.
slop	H1.6.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	foll. by over
	def	to be unpleasantly effusive. {~}
slop	H1.7.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	def	a puddle of spilled liquid.
slop	H1.8.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	wet feed, esp. for pigs, made from kitchen waste, etc.
slop	H1.9.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	waste food or liquid refuse.
slop	H1.10.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	pl.
	def	the beer, cider, etc., spilt from a barrel while being drawn.
slop	H1.11.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the residue left after spirits have been distilled.
slop	H1.12.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	liquid or semiliquid food of low quality.
slop	H1.13.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	def	soft mud, snow, etc.
slop	H1.14.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	gushing speech or writing.
slop	ety	Old English oferslop surplice; related to Old Norse slopps gown, Middle Dutch slop 
slop	H2.1.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sailors' clothing and bedding issued from a ship's stores.
slop	H2.2.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	n.
	def	any loose article of clothing, esp. a smock.
slop	H2.3.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men's wide knee breeches worn in the 16th century.
slop	H2.4.
	syl	slop
	pron	<slop>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shoddy manufactured clothing.
slop around	0.
	syl	slop a:round
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {slop about}. to move around in a casual and idle way.
	exam	1	he slops around the house in old slippers.
slop chest	0.
	syl	slop chest
	pos	n.
	def	a stock of merchandise, such as clothing, tobacco, etc., maintained aboard merchant ships for sale to the crew. Compare {small stores}.
slope	ety	C15: short for aslope, perhaps from the past participle@T of@T Old@T English@T *_asl*_upan@T to@T slip @T away,@T from @T sl*_upan to slip
slope	1.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lie or cause to lie at a slanting or oblique angle.
slope	2.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of natural features
	def	to follow an inclined course.
	exam	1	many paths sloped down the hillside.
slope	3.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by off, away, etc.
	def	to go furtively.
slope	4.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to hold (a rifle) in the slope position (esp. in the command {slope arms) }.
slope	5.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an inclined portion of ground.
slope	6.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	hills or foothills.
slope	7.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any inclined surface or line.
slope	8.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree or amount of such inclination.
slope	9.a.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a line
	def	the tangent of the angle between the line and another line parallel to the axis.
slope	9.b.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the first derivative of the equation of a curve at a given point.
slope	10.
	syl	slope
	pron	<sl*up>
	pos	n.
	def	the position adopted for military drill when the rifle is rested on the shoulder.
sloper	sub
	head	slope
	syl	slop+er
	pos	n.
sloping	sub
	head	slope
	syl	slop+ing
	pos	adj.
slopingly	sub
	head	slope
	syl	slop+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slopingness	sub
	head	slope
	syl	slop+ing+ness
	pos	n.
slop out	0.
	syl	slop out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of prisoners
	def	to empty chamber pots and collect water for washing.
sloppier	infl
	head	sloppy
	syl	slop+pi+er
	pos	adj.
piest	infl
	head	sloppy
	syl	pi+est.
	pos	adj.
sloppy	1.
	syl	slop+py
	pron	<1slopi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of ground conditions, etc.
	def	wet; slushy.
sloppy	2.
	syl	slop+py
	pron	<1slopi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	careless; untidy.
sloppy	3.
	syl	slop+py
	pron	<1slopi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	mawkishly sentimental.
sloppy	4.
	syl	slop+py
	pron	<1slopi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food or drink
	def	watery and unappetizing.
sloppy	5.
	syl	slop+py
	pron	<1slopi>
	pos	adj.
	def	splashed with slops.
sloppy	6.
	syl	slop+py
	pron	<1slopi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes
	def	loose; baggy.
sloppily	sub
	head	sloppy
	syl	slop+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
sloppiness	sub
	head	sloppy
	syl	slop+pi+ness
	pos	n.
sloppy joe	0.
	syl	slop+py joe
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a long baggy thick sweater.
slopwork	1.
	syl	slop+work
	pron	<1slop2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the manufacture of cheap shoddy clothing or the clothes so produced.
slopwork	2.
	syl	slop+work
	pron	<1slop2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any work of low quality.
slopworker	sub
	head	slopwork
	syl	slop+2work:er
	pos	n.
slosh	ety	C19: variant of #7slush, influenced by #7slop %1
slosh	1.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	n.
	def	watery mud, snow, etc.
slosh	2.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a heavy blow.
slosh	3.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of splashing liquid.
slosh	4.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by around, on, in, etc.
	def	to throw or pour (liquid).
slosh	5.a.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shake or stir (something) in a liquid.
slosh	5.b.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a person
	def	to splash (around) in water, etc.
slosh	6.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to deal a heavy blow to.
slosh	7.
	syl	slosh
	pron	<sloS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by about or around
	def	to shake (a container of liquid) or (of liquid within a container) to be shaken.
sloshy	sub
	head	slosh
	syl	slosh:y
	pos	adj.
sloshed	0.
	syl	sloshed
	pron	<sloSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a slang word for {drunk}.
slot	ety	C13: from Old French esclot the depression of the breastbone, of unknown origin
slot	H1.1.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	n.
	def	an elongated aperture or groove, such as one in a vending machine for inserting a coin.
slot	H1.2.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	n.
	def	an air passage in an aerofoil to direct air from the lower to the upper surface, esp. the gap formed behind a slat.
slot	H1.3.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical opening between the leech of a foresail and a mast or the luff of another sail through which air spills from one against the other to impart forward motion.
slot	H1.4.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place in a series or scheme.
slots	infl
	head	slot
	syl	slots
	pos	vb.
slotting	infl
	head	slot
	syl	slot+ting
	pos	vb.
slotted	infl
	head	slot
	syl	slot+ted.
	pos	vb.
slot	H1.5.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a slot or slots.
slot	H1.6.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by in or into
	def	to fit or adjust in a slot.
slot	H1.7.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to situate or be situated in a series or scheme.
slotter	sub
	head	slot
	syl	slot+ter
	pos	n.
slot	ety	C16: from Old French esclot horse's hoof-print, probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse sloth track; see #7sleuth 
slot	H2.0.
	syl	slot
	pron	<slot>
	pos	n.
	def	the trail of an animal, esp. a deer.
sloth	ety	Old English sl*_@awth; from sl*_@aw, variant of sl*_aw #7slow 
sloth	1.
	syl	sloth
	pron	<sl*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several shaggy-coated arboreal edentate mammals of the family esp. ({three-toed sloth} or {ai}) or ({two-toed sloth} or {unau) }, of Central and South America. They are slow-moving, hanging upside down by their long arms and feeding on vegetation.
sloth	2.
	syl	sloth
	pron	<sl*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	reluctance to work or exert oneself.
sloth bear	0.
	syl	sloth bear
	pos	n.
	def	a bear, of forests of S India and Sri Lanka, having a shaggy coat and an elongated snout specialized for feeding on termites.
slothful	0.
	syl	sloth+ful
	pron	<1sl*uTful>
	pos	adj.
	def	lazy; indolent.
slothfully	sub
	head	slothful
	syl	sloth+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
slothfulness	sub
	head	slothful
	syl	sloth+ful+ness
	pos	n.
slot machine	0.
	syl	slot ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a machine, esp. one for selling small articles or for gambling, activated by placing a coin or metal disc into a slot.
slouch	ety	C16: of unknown origin
slouch	1.
	syl	slouch
	pron	<slauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sit or stand with a drooping bearing.
slouch	2.
	syl	slouch
	pron	<slauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or move with an awkward slovenly gait.
slouch	3.
	syl	slouch
	pron	<slauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (the shoulders) to droop.
slouch	4.
	syl	slouch
	pron	<slauC>
	pos	n.
	def	a drooping carriage.
slouch	5.
	syl	slouch
	pron	<slauC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	usually used in negative constructions
	def	an incompetent or slovenly person.
	exam	1	he's no slouch at football.
sloucher	sub
	head	slouch
	syl	slouch+er
	pos	n.
slouchy	sub
	head	slouch
	syl	slouch:y
	pos	adj.
slouchily	sub
	head	slouch
	syl	slouch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
slouchiness	sub
	head	slouch
	syl	slouch:i+ness
	pos	n.
slouchingly	sub
	head	slouch
	syl	slouch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slouch hat	0.
	syl	slouch hat
	pos	n.
	def	any soft hat with a brim that can be pulled down over the ears.
slough	ety	Old English sl*_oh; related to Middle High German sluoche ditch, Swedish slaga swamp
slough	H1.1.
	syl	slough
	pron	<slau>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow filled with mud; bog.
slough	H1.2.a.
	syl	slough
	pron	<slau>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the prairies
	def	a large hole where water collects or the water in such a hole.
slough	H1.2.b.
	syl	slough
	pron	<slau>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the northwest
	def	a sluggish side channel of a river.
slough	H1.2.c.
	syl	slough
	pron	<slau>
	pos	n.
	usage	on the Pacific coast
	def	a marshy saltwater inlet.
slough	H1.3.
	syl	slough
	pron	<slau>
	pos	n.
	def	despair or degradation.
sloughy	sub
	head	slough
	syl	slough:y
	pos	adj.
slough	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German sl*_u husk, German Schlauch hose, Norwegian sl*_o fleshy part of a horn
slough	H2.1.
	syl	slough
	pos	sl^f; n.
	def	any outer covering that is shed, such as the dead outer layer of the skin of a snake, the cellular debris in a wound, etc.
slough	H2.2.
	syl	slough
	pos	sl^f; n.
	def	Also: {sluff}. a discarded card. {~}
slough	H2.3.
	syl	slough
	pos	sl^f; n.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to shed (a skin, etc.) or (of a skin, etc.) to be shed.
slough	H2.4.
	syl	slough
	pos	sl^f; n.
	def	Also: {sluff}. to discard (a card or cards).
sloughy	sub
	head	slough
	syl	slough:y
	pos	adj.
Slough	0.
	syl	Slough
	pron	<slau>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in SE central England, in NE Berkshire. Pop.: 86757 (1971).
slough off	0.
	syl	slough off
	pos	sl^f; vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast off (cares, etc.).
Slovak	1.
	syl	Slo+vak
	pron	<1sl*uv@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Slovakia, its people, or their language.
Slovak	2.
	syl	Slo+vak
	pron	<1sl*uv@k>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two official languages of Czechoslovakia, belonging to the West Slavonic branch of the Indo-European family. Czech and Slovak are closely related and mutually intelligible.
Slovak	3.
	syl	Slo+vak
	pron	<1sl*uv@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Slovakia.
Slovakia	0.
	syl	Slo+vak:i:a
	pron	<sl*u1v@ki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Czechoslovakia: part of Hungary from the 11th century until 1918, when it united with Bohemia and Moravia to form Czechoslovakia. Area: 49009 sq. km (18922 sq. miles).
Slovakian	sub
	head	Slovakia
	syl	Slo+1vak+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
sloven	ety	C15: probably related to Flemish sloef dirty, Dutch slof negligent
sloven	0.
	syl	slov+en
	pron	<1sl^vN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is habitually negligent in appearance, hygiene, or work.
Slovene	1.
	syl	Slo+vene
	pron	<sl*u1vEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Slovenia, its people, or their language.
Slovene	2.
	syl	Slo+vene
	pron	<sl*u1vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a South Slavonic language spoken in Slovenia, closely related to Serbo-Croatian.
Slovene	3.a.
	syl	Slo+vene
	pron	<sl*u1vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Slovenia.
Slovene	3.b.
	syl	Slo+vene
	pron	<sl*u1vEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in other parts of Yugoslavia
	def	a speaker of Slovene.
Slovenia	0.
	syl	Slo+ve:ni:a
	pron	<sl*u1vEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent republic of NW Yugoslavia: settled by the Slovenes in the 6th century; joined Yugoslavia in 1918 and became an autonomous republic in 1946; rises over 2800 m (9000 ft.) in the Julian Alps. Capital: Ljubljana. Pop.: 1727137 (1971). Area: 20251 sq. km (7819 sq. miles).
Slovenian	sub
	head	Slovenia
	syl	Slo+1ve:ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
slovenly	1.
	syl	slov+en+ly
	pron	<1sl^v*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	frequently or habitually unclean or untidy.
slovenly	2.
	syl	slov+en+ly
	pron	<1sl^v*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	negligent and careless; slipshod.
	exam	1	slovenly manners.
slovenly	3.
	syl	slov+en+ly
	pron	<1sl^v*nli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a negligent or slovenly manner.
slovenliness	sub
	head	slovenly
	syl	slov+en+li+ness
	pos	n.
slow	ety	Old English sl*_aw sluggish; related to Old High German sl*_eo dull, Old Norse sl*_@ar, Dutch sleeuw slow
slow	1.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed or occurring during a comparatively long interval of time.
slow	2.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting a comparatively long time.
	exam	1	a slow journey.
slow	3.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by lack of speed.
	exam	1	a slow walker.
slow	4.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	adapted to or productive of slow movement.
	exam	1	the slow lane of a motorway.
slow	5.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a clock, etc.
	def	indicating a time earlier than the correct time.
slow	6.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to or characterized by a leisurely or lazy existence.
	exam	1	a slow town.
slow	7.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	not readily responsive to stimulation; intellectually unreceptive.
	exam	1	a slow mind.
slow	8.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull or uninteresting.
	exam	1	the play was very slow.
slow	9.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily aroused.
	exam	1	a slow temperament.
slow	10.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking promptness or immediacy.
	exam	1	a slow answer.
slow	11.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwilling to perform an action or enter into a state.
	exam	1	slow to anger.
slow	12.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpunctual or late.
	exam	1	don't be slow or you'll miss the train.
slow	13.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	behind the times.
slow	14.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trade, etc.
	def	unproductive; slack.
slow	15.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking skill or nimbleness.
	exam	1	slow fingers.
slow	16.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fire
	def	burning weakly.
slow	17.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oven
	def	cool.
slow	18.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	requiring a relatively long time of exposure to produce a given density.
	exam	1	a slow lens.
slow	19.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sport. of a track, etc.
	def	tending to reduce the speed of the ball or the competitors.
slow	20.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Cricket. of a bowler, etc.
	def	delivering the ball slowly, usually with spin.
slow	21.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a manner characterized by lack of speed; slowly.
slow	22.
	syl	slow
	pron	<sl*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up, down, etc.
	def	to decrease or cause to decrease in speed, efficiency, etc.
slowly	sub
	head	slow
	syl	slow+ly
	pos	adv.
slowness	sub
	head	slow
	syl	slow+ness
	pos	n.
slow burn	0.
	syl	slow burn
	pos	n.
	def	a steadily penetrating show of anger or contempt.
slowcoach	0.
	syl	slow+coach
	pron	<1sl*u2k*uC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person who moves, acts, or works slowly. U.S. equivalent: {slowpoke}.
slowdown	1.
	syl	slow+down
	pron	<1sl*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {go-slow}.
slowdown	2.
	syl	slow+down
	pron	<1sl*u2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	any slackening of pace.
slow handclap	0.
	syl	slow hand+clap
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	slow rhythmic clapping, esp. used by an audience to indicate dissatisfaction or impatience.
slow march	0.
	syl	slow march
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a march in slow time.
slow match	0.
	syl	slow match
	pos	n.
	def	a match or fuse that burns slowly without flame, esp. a wick impregnated with potassium nitrate.
slow motion	1.
	syl	slow mo+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Films, television, etc.
	def	action that appears to have occurred at a slower speed than normal, usually achieved by cranking the film at a faster rate.
slow-motion	infl
	head	slow motion
	syl	slow-mo:tion.
	pos	adj.
slow motion	2.
	syl	slow mo+tion
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such action.
slow motion	3.
	syl	slow mo+tion
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or functioning at considerably less than usual speed.
slowpoke	0.
	syl	slow+poke
	pron	<1sl*u2p*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {slowcoach}.
slow time	0.
	syl	slow time
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a slow marching pace, usually 65 paces to the minute.
slow-witted	0.
	syl	slow-wit:ted
	pos	adj.
	def	slow in comprehension; unintelligent.
slowworm	0.
	syl	slow+worm
	pron	<1sl*u2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian legless lizard, with a brownish-grey snakelike body: family Also called: {blindworm}.
SLR	0.
	syl	SLR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	single lens reflex: denoting a type of camera.
slub	ety	C18: of unknown origin
slub	1.
	syl	slub
	pos	sl^b; n.
	def	a lump in yarn or fabric, often made intentionally@T to@T give@T a@T knobbly@T effect. {$D.@T} a@T loosely@T twisted@T roll of fibre, prepared for spinning. {~} {slubs, slub+bing, slubbed}.
slub	2.
	syl	slub
	pos	sl^b; n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw out and twist (a sliver of fibre) prepara?!tory to spinning. {~}
slub	3.
	syl	slub
	pos	sl^b; n.
	usage	of material
	def	having an irregular appearance.
slubberdegullion	0.
	syl	slub+ber+de+gul+li:on
	pron	<2sl^b*di1g^li*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a slovenly or worthless person.
sludge	ety	C17: probably related to #7slush 
sludge	1.
	syl	sludge
	pron	<sl^J>
	pos	n.
	def	soft mud, snow, etc.
sludge	2.
	syl	sludge
	pron	<sl^J>
	pos	n.
	def	any deposit or sediment.
sludge	3.
	syl	sludge
	pron	<sl^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface layer of ice that is not frozen solid but has a slushy appearance.
sludge	4.
	syl	sludge
	pron	<sl^J>
	pos	n.
	usage	in sewage disposal
	def	the solid constituents of sewage that precipitate during treatment and are removed for subsequent purification.
sludgy	sub
	head	sludge
	syl	sludg:y
	pos	adj.
slue	H1.0.
	syl	slue
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. U.S.) of {slew%2}.
slue	H2.0.
	syl	slue
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {slough%1} (sense 2).
slue	H3.0.
	syl	slue
	pron	<slu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {slew%4}.
sluff	0.
	syl	sluff
	pos	sl^f; n. sl^f; vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a variant spelling of {slough%2}.
slug	ety	C15 (in the sense: a slow person or animal): probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian (dialect) sluggje 
slug	H1.1.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	any of various terrestrial gastropod molluscs of the genera etc., in which the body is elongated and the shell is absent or very much reduced. Compare {sea slug}.
slug	H1.2.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	any of various other invertebrates having a soft slimy body, esp. the larvae of certain sawflies.
slug	H1.3.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a slow-moving or lazy person or animal.
slug	ety	C17 (bullet), C19 (printing): perhaps from #7slug %1#7, with allusion to the shape of the animal
slug	H2.1.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	an fps unit of mass; the mass that will acquire an acceleration of 1 foot per second per second when acted upon by a force of 1 pound. 1 slug is approximately equal to 32.17 pounds.
slug	H2.2.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a metal blank from which small forgings are worked.
slug	H2.3.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	a bullet or pellet larger than a pellet of buckshot.
slug	H2.4.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a metal token for use in slot machines, etc.
slug	H2.5.a.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	a thick strip of type metal that is less than type-high and is used for spacing.
slug	H2.5.b.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	a similar strip carrying a type-high letter, used as a temporary mark by compositors.
slug	H2.5.c.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	a metal strip containing a line of characters as produced by a linotype machine.
slug	H2.6.
	syl	slug
	pos	sl^g; n.
	def	a draught of alcoholic drink, esp. spirits.
slug	ety	C19: perhaps from #7slug %2 (bullet)
slugs	infl
	head	slug
	syl	slugs
	pos	vb.
slugging	infl
	head	slug
	syl	slug+ging
	pos	vb.
slugged	infl
	head	slug
	syl	slugged.
	pos	vb.
slug	H3.1.
	syl	slug
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sl^g
	def	to hit very hard and solidly, as in boxing or baseball.
slug	H3.2.
	syl	slug
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sl^g
	def	to plod as if through snow.
slug	H3.3.
	syl	slug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Austral. informal.
	usage	sl^g
	def	to charge (someone) an exorbitant price.
slug	H3.4.
	syl	slug
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sl^g
	def	an act of slugging; heavy blow.
slug	H3.5.
	syl	slug
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Austral. informal.
	usage	sl^g
	def	an exorbitant charge or price.
slugabed	ety	C16: from #7slug (#7gard) #7+abed 
slugabed	0.
	syl	slug:a+bed
	pron	<1sl^g*2bed>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who remains in bed through laziness.
sluggard	ety	C14 slogarde; related to #7slug %1
sluggard	1.
	syl	slug+gard
	pron	<1sl^g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is habitually indolent. {~}
sluggard	2.
	syl	slug+gard
	pron	<1sl^g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	lazy.
sluggardly	sub
	head	sluggard
	syl	slug+gard+ly
	pos	adj.
sluggardliness	sub
	head	sluggard
	syl	slug+gard+li+ness
	pos	n.
sluggardness	sub
	head	sluggard
	syl	slug+gard+ness
	pos	n.
slugger	0.
	syl	slug+ger
	pron	<1sl^g*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal, chiefly U.S. esp. in boxing, baseball, etc.
	def	a person who strikes hard.
sluggish	1.
	syl	slug+gish
	pron	<1sl^giS>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking energy; inactive; slow-moving.
sluggish	2.
	syl	slug+gish
	pron	<1sl^giS>
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning at below normal rate or level.
sluggish	3.
	syl	slug+gish
	pron	<1sl^giS>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting poor response to stimulation. &- {#!slug+gish+ly}
sluggishness	sub
	head	sluggish
	syl	slug+gish+ness
	pos	n.
sluice	ety	C14: from Old French escluse, from Late Latin excl*_usa aqua water shut out, from Latin excl*_udere to shut out, #7exclude 
sluice	1.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sluiceway}. a channel that carries a rapid current of water, esp. one that has a sluicegate to control the flow.
sluice	2.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of water controlled by a sluicegate.
sluice	3.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sluicegate}.
sluice	4.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	an inclined trough for washing ore, esp. one having riffles on the bottom to trap particles.
sluice	5.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial channel through which logs can be floated.
sluice	6.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a brief wash in running water.
sluice	7.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw out or drain (water, etc.) from (a pond, etc.) by means of a sluice.
sluice	8.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash or irrigate with a stream of water.
sluice	9.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Mining.
	def	to wash in a sluice.
sluice	10.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to send (logs, etc.) down a sluice.
sluice	11.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away or out; of water, etc.
	def	to run or flow from or as if from a sluice.
sluice	12.
	syl	sluice
	pron	<slu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a sluice.
sluicelike	sub
	head	sluice
	syl	sluice+2like
	pos	adj.
sluicegate	0.
	syl	sluice+gate
	pron	<1slu:s2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a valve or gate fitted to a sluice to control the rate of flow of water. Sometimes shortened to {sluice}. See also {{floodgate} (sense 1)}.
slum	ety	C19: originally slang, of obscure origin
slum	1.
	syl	slum
	pos	sl^m; n.
	def	a squalid overcrowded house, etc.
slum	2.
	syl	slum
	pos	sl^m; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a squalid section of a city, characterized by inferior living conditions and usually by overcrowding.
slum	3.
	syl	slum
	pos	sl^m; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of slums.
	exam	1	slum conditions.
slums	infl
	head	slum
	syl	slums
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
slumming	infl
	head	slum
	syl	slum+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
slummed	infl
	head	slum
	syl	slummed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
slum	4.
	syl	slum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to visit slums, esp. for curiosity.
slum	5.
	syl	slum
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {slum it}. to suffer conditions below those to which one is accustomed.
slummer	sub
	head	slum
	syl	slum+mer
	pos	n.
slummy	sub
	head	slum
	syl	slum+my
	pos	adj.
slumber	ety	Old English sl*_uma sleep (n.); related to Middle High German slummeren, Dutch sluimeren 
slumber	1.
	syl	slum+ber
	pron	<1sl^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sleep, esp. peacefully.
slumber	2.
	syl	slum+ber
	pron	<1sl^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be quiescent or dormant.
slumber	3.
	syl	slum+ber
	pron	<1sl^mb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to spend (time) sleeping.
slumber	4.
	syl	slum+ber
	pron	<1sl^mb*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	sleep.
slumber	5.
	syl	slum+ber
	pron	<1sl^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dormant or quiescent state.
slumberer	sub
	head	slumber
	syl	slum+ber+er
	pos	n.
slumberingly	sub
	head	slumber
	syl	slum+ber+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
slumberless	sub
	head	slumber
	syl	slum+ber+less
	pos	adj.
slumberous	1.
	syl	slum+ber+ous
	pron	<1sl^mb*r*s>, <-br*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	sleepy; drowsy.
slumberous	2.
	syl	slum+ber+ous
	pron	<1sl^mb*r*s>, <-br*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	inducing sleep.
slumberous	3.
	syl	slum+ber+ous
	pron	<1sl^mb*r*s>, <-br*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	characteristic of slumber.
slumberously	sub
	head	slumberous
	syl	slum+ber+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
slumberousness	sub
	head	slumberous
	syl	slum+ber+ous+ness
	pos	n.
slumber party	0.
	syl	slum+ber par+ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a party attended by girls who dress in night clothes and pass the night eating, talking, etc.
slumgullion	ety	C19: from #7slum+ gullion, perhaps a variant of #7cullion 
slumgullion	1.
	syl	slum+gul+lion
	pron	<sl^m1g^lj*n>, <1sl^m2g^l->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Slang.
	def	an inexpensive stew.
slumgullion	2.
	syl	slum+gul+lion
	pron	<sl^m1g^lj*n>, <1sl^m2g^l->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	offal, esp. the refuse from whale blubber.
slumgullion	3.
	syl	slum+gul+lion
	pron	<sl^m1g^lj*n>, <1sl^m2g^l->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a reddish mud deposited in mine sluices.
slumlord	0.
	syl	slum+lord
	pron	<1sl^m2lc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an absentee landlord of slum property, esp. one who profiteers.
slump	ety	C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Low German slump bog, Norwegian slumpa to fall
slump	1.
	syl	slump
	pos	sl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sink or fall heavily and suddenly.
slump	2.
	syl	slump
	pos	sl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to relax ungracefully.
slump	3.
	syl	slump
	pos	sl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of business activity, etc.
	def	to decline suddenly; collapse.
slump	4.
	syl	slump
	pos	sl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of health, interest, etc.
	def	to deteriorate or decline suddenly or markedly.
slump	5.
	syl	slump
	pos	sl^mp; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of soil or rock
	def	to slip down a slope, esp. a cliff, usually with a rotational movement.
slump	6.
	syl	slump
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a sudden or marked decline or failure, as in progress or achievement; collapse.
slump	7.
	syl	slump
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a decline in commercial activity, prices, etc.
slump	8.
	syl	slump
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Economics.
	def	another word for {depression}.
slump	9.
	syl	slump
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of slumping.
slump	10.
	syl	slump
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a slipping of earth or rock; landslide.
the	infl
	head	Slump
	syl	the.
	pos	sl^mp; n.
Slump	0.
	syl	Slump
	pos	sl^mp; n.
	def	another name for the {Depression}.
slump test	0.
	syl	slump test
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a test to determine the relative water content of concrete, depending on the loss in height (slump) of a sample obtained from a cone-shaped mould.
slung	0.
	syl	slung
	pron	<sl^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {sling}.
slung shot	0.
	syl	slung shot
	pos	n.
	def	a weight attached to the end of a cord and used as a weapon.
slunk	0.
	syl	slunk
	pron	<sl^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {slink}.
slur	ety	C15: probably from Middle Low German; compare Middle Low German sl*_uren to drag, trail, Middle Dutch sloren, Dutch sleuren 
slurs	infl
	head	slur
	syl	slurs
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
slurring	infl
	head	slur
	syl	slur+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
slurred	infl
	head	slur
	syl	slurred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
slur	1.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to treat superficially, hastily, or without due deliberation; gloss.
slur	2.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to pronounce or utter (words, etc.) indistinctly.
slur	3.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to speak disparagingly of or cast aspersions on.
slur	4.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to execute (a melodic interval of two or more notes) smoothly, as in legato performance.
slur	5.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to blur or smear.
slur	6.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stain or smear; sully.
slur	7.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an indistinct sound or utterance.
slur	8.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a slighting remark; aspersion.
slur	9.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a stain or disgrace, as upon one's reputation; stigma.
slur	10.a.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a performance or execution of a melodic interval of two or more notes in a part.
slur	10.b.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the curved line (###800783 or ## #800784) indicating this.
slur	11.
	syl	slur
	pron	<slR:>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a blur or smear.
slurp	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch slorpen to sip; related to German schl*"urfen 
	infl
	head	slurp
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
slurp	1.
	syl	slurp
	pron	<slR:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eat or drink (something) noisily. {~}
slurp	2.
	syl	slurp
	pron	<slR:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sound produced in this way.
slurry	ety	C15 slory; see #7slur 
slurries	infl
	head	slurry
	syl	slur+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
slurry	0.
	syl	slur+ry
	pron	<1sl^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a suspension of solid particles in a liquid, as in a mixture of cement, clay, or coal dust with water.
slush	ety	C17: related to Danish slus sleet, Norwegian slusk slops; see #7sludge, slosh 
slush	1.
	syl	slush
	pron	<sl^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any watery muddy substance, esp. melting snow.
slush	2.
	syl	slush
	pron	<sl^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sloppily sentimental language.
slush	3.
	syl	slush
	pron	<sl^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	waste fat from the galley of a ship.
slush	4.
	syl	slush
	pron	<sl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to make one's way through or as if through slush.
slush	5.
	syl	slush
	pron	<sl^S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a slushing sound.
slushiness	sub
	head	slush
	syl	slush:i+ness
	pos	n.
slush fund	1.
	syl	slush fund
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fund for financing political corruption, such as buying votes.
slush fund	2.
	syl	slush fund
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Nautical.
	def	a fund accumulated from the sale of slush from the galley.
slushy	1.
	syl	slush:y
	pron	<1sl^Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or consisting of slush. {~}
slushy	2.
	syl	slush:y
	pron	<1sl^Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	an unskilled kitchen assistant.
slut	ety	C14: of unknown origin
slut	1.
	syl	slut
	pos	sl^t; n.
	def	a dirty slatternly woman.
slut	2.
	syl	slut
	pos	sl^t; n.
	def	an immoral woman.
slut	3.
	syl	slut
	pos	sl^t; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a female dog.
sluttish	sub
	head	slut
	syl	slut+tish
	pos	adj.
sluttishly	sub
	head	slut
	syl	slut+tish+ly
	pos	adv.
sluttishness	sub
	head	slut
	syl	slut+tish+ness
	pos	n.
sly	ety	C12: from Old Norse sl*_@agr clever, literally: able to strike, from sl*_a to #7slay  &- #!sly+ly or #!sli+ly adv. &- #!sly+ness n.
slyer	infl
	head	sly
	or	slier
	syl	sly+er
	pos	adj.
slyest	infl
	head	sly
	or	sliest
	syl	sly+est
	pos	adj.
slier	infl
	head	sly
	or	slyer
	syl	sli+er
	pos	adj.
sliest	infl
	head	sly
	or	slyest
	syl	sli+est.
	pos	adj.
sly	1.
	syl	sly
	pron	<slI>
	pos	adj.
	def	crafty; artful.
	exam	1	a sly dodge.
sly	2.
	syl	sly
	pron	<slI>
	pos	adj.
	def	insidious; furtive.
	exam	1	a sly manner.
sly	3.
	syl	sly
	pron	<slI>
	pos	adj.
	def	playfully mischievous; roguish.
	exam	1	sly humour.
on the sly	4.
	head	sly
	syl	on the sly.
	def	in a secretive manner.
sly grog	0.
	syl	sly grog
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	illicitly sold liquor.
slype	ety	C19: probably from Middle Flemish slijpen to slip
slype	0.
	syl	slype
	pron	<slIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered passageway in a cathedral or church that connects the transept to the chapter house.
Sm	0.
	syl	Sm
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	samarium.
SM	0.
	syl	S.M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sergeant major.
smack	ety	Old English sm@ac; related to Old High German smoc, Icelandic smekkr a taste, Dutch smaak 
smack	H1.1.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a smell or flavour that is distinctive though faint.
smack	H1.2.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive trace or touch.
	exam	1	the smack of corruption.
smack	H1.3.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity, esp. a mouthful or taste.
smack	H1.4.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {heroin}.
smack	H1.5.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to have the characteristic smell or flavour (of something).
	exam	1	to smack of the sea.
smack	H1.6.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to have an element suggestive (of something).
	exam	1	his speeches smacked of bigotry.
smack	ety	C16: from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch smacken, probably of imitative origin
smack	H2.1.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike or slap smartly, with or as if with the open hand.
smack	H2.2.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike or send forcibly or loudly or to be struck or sent forcibly or loudly.
smack	H2.3.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to open and close (the lips) loudly, esp. to show pleasure.
smack	H2.4.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kiss noisily.
smack	H2.5.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp resounding slap or blow with something flat, or the sound of such a blow.
smack	H2.6.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud kiss.
smack	H2.7.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp sound made by the lips, as in enjoyment.
have a smack at	8.
	head	smack
	syl	have a smack at.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to attempt.
smack in the eye	9.
	head	smack
	syl	smack in the eye.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a snub or setback.
smack	H2.10.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	directly; squarely.
smack	H2.11.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	with a smack; sharply and unexpectedly.
smack	ety	C17: from Low German smack or Dutch smak, of unknown origin
smack	H3.1.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sailing vessel, usually sloop-rigged, used in coasting and fishing along the British coast.
smack	H3.2.
	syl	smack
	pron	<sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing vessel equipped with a well for keeping the catch alive.
smacker	1.
	syl	smack+er
	pron	<1sm@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a loud kiss; smack.
smacker	2.
	syl	smack+er
	pron	<1sm@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a pound note or dollar bill.
smacking	0.
	syl	smack+ing
	pron	<1sm@kiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	brisk; lively.
	exam	1	a smacking breeze.
small	ety	Old English sm@al; related to Old High German smal, Old Norse smali small cattle
small	1.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	comparatively little; limited in size, number, importance, etc.
small	2.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of little importance or on a minor scale.
	exam	1	a small business.
small	3.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in moral or mental breadth or depth.
	exam	1	a small mind.
small	4.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	modest or humble.
	exam	1	small beginnings.
small	5.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of low or inferior status, esp. socially.
small	6.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a child or animal
	def	young; not mature.
small	7.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not outstanding.
	exam	1	a small actor.
small	8.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating the ordinary modern minuscule letter used in printing and cursive writing. Compare {{capital} %1 (sense 13)}. See also {lower case}.
small	9.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking great strength or force.
	exam	1	a small effort.
small	10.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	in fine particles.
	exam	1	small gravel.
small	11.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Obsolete. of beer, etc.
	def	of low alcoholic strength.
small	12.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adv.
	def	into small pieces.
	exam	1	cut it small.
small	13.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a small or soft manner.
feel small	14.
	head	small
	syl	feel small.
	def	to be humiliated or inferior.
sing small	15.
	head	small
	syl	sing small.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to behave humbly.
small	16.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	an object, person, or group considered to be small.
	exam	1	the small or the large??
small	17.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small slender part, esp. of the back.
small	18.
	syl	small
	pron	<smc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	items of personal laundry, such as underwear.
smallish	sub
	head	small
	syl	small+ish
	pos	adj.
smallness	sub
	head	small
	syl	small+ness
	pos	n.
smallage	ety	C13: from earlier smalache, from smal #7small+ ache wild celery, from Old French, from Latin apium 
smallage	0.
	syl	smal+lage
	pron	<1smc:liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {wild celery}.
small arms	0.
	syl	small arms
	pos	n.
	def	portable firearms of relatively small calibre.
small beer	1.
	syl	small beer
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	people or things of no importance.
small beer	2.
	syl	small beer
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	weak or inferior beer.
smallboy	0.
	syl	small+boy
	pron	<1smc:l2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	the steward's assistant or deputy steward in European households in W Africa.
small burgh	0.
	syl	small burgh
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scotland from 1929 to 1975
	def	an incorporated town, usually of less than 20000 inhabitants, with a lesser degree of self-government than a large burgh.
small calorie	0.
	syl	small cal:o+rie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calorie}.
small capital	0.
	syl	small cap:i+tal
	pos	n.
	def	a letter having the form of an upper-case letter but the same height as a lower-case letter.
small change	1.
	syl	small change
	pos	n.
	def	coins, esp. those of low value.
small change	2.
	syl	small change
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person or thing that is not outstanding or important.
small chop	0.
	syl	small chop
	pos	n.
	qual	W. African.
	def	cocktail snacks.
small circle	0.
	syl	small cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a circular section of a sphere that does not contain the centre of the sphere. Compare {great circle}.
small claims court	0.
	syl	small claims court
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a local court administered by the county court with jurisdiction to try civil actions involving small claims.
smallclothes	0.
	syl	small+clothes
	pron	<1smc:l2kl*uz>, <-2kl*uDz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	men's close-fitting knee breeches of the 18th and 19th centuries.
small fry	1.
	syl	small fry
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	people or things regarded as unimportant.
small fry	2.
	syl	small fry
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	young children.
small fry	3.
	syl	small fry
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	young or small fishes.
small goods	0.
	syl	small goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	meats bought from a delicatessen, such as sausages.
smallholding	0.
	syl	small+hold:ing
	pron	<1smc:l2h*uldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a holding of agricultural land smaller than a small farm. &- {#!small+@!hold@.er}
the	infl
	head	small hours
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
small hours	0.
	syl	small hours
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the early hours of the morning, after midnight and before dawn.
small intestine	0.
	syl	small in+tes+tine
	pos	n.
	def	the longest part of the alimentary canal, consisting of the duodenum, jejunum, and ileum, in which digestion is completed. Compare {large intestine}.
small letter	0.
	syl	small let+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a lower-case letter.
small-minded	0.
	syl	small-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	narrow-minded; petty; intolerant; mean.
small-mindedly	sub
	head	small-minded
	syl	small-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
small-mindedness	sub
	head	small-minded
	syl	small-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
smallmouth bass	0.
	syl	small+mouth bass
	pron	<1smc:l2mau$T> <1b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American freshwater black bass, that is a popular game fish.
small pica	0.
	syl	small pi:ca
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a size of printer's type approximately equal to 11 point.
small potatoes	0.
	syl	small po+ta+toes
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	someone or something of little significance or value, esp. a small amount of money.
smallpox	0.
	syl	small+pox
	pron	<1smc:l2poks>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute highly contagious viral disease characterized by high fever, severe prostration, and a pinkish rash changing in form from papules to pustules, which dry up and form scabs that are cast off, leaving pitted depressions. Technical name: {variola}.
small print	0.
	syl	small print
	pos	n.
	def	matter in a contract, etc., printed in small type, esp. when considered to be a trap for the unwary.
small-scale	1.
	syl	small-scale
	pos	adj.
	def	of limited size or scope.
small-scale	2.
	syl	small-scale
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a map, model, etc.
	def	giving a relatively small representation of some?!thing, usually missing out details.
small screen	0.
	syl	small screen
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {television}.
small slam	0.
	syl	small slam
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	another name for {little slam}.
small stores	0.
	syl	small stores
	pos	n.
	qual	Navy.
	def	personal items, such as clothing, sold aboard ship or at a naval base. Compare {slop chest}.
small stuff	0.
	syl	small stuff
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any light twine or yarn used aboard ship for serving lines, etc.
smallsword	0.
	syl	small+sword
	pron	<1smc:l2sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a light sword used in the 17th and 18th centuries: formerly a fencing weapon.
small talk	0.
	syl	small talk
	pos	n.
	def	light conversation for social occasions.
small-time	0.
	syl	small-time
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	insignificant; minor.
	exam	1	a small-time criminal.
small-timer	sub
	head	small-time
	syl	small-1tim:er
	pos	n.
smalt	ety	C16: via French from Italian #7smalto, of Germanic origin; related to #7{smelt %1}
smalt	1.
	syl	smalt
	pron	<smc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of silica glass coloured deep blue with cobalt oxide.
smalt	2.
	syl	smalt
	pron	<smc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment made by crushing this glass, used in colouring enamels.
smalt	3.
	syl	smalt
	pron	<smc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	the blue colour of this pigment.
smaltite	0.
	syl	smalt+ite
	pron	<1smc:ltIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver-white to greyish mineral consisting chiefly of cobalt arsenide with nickel in cubic crystalline form. It occurs in veins associated with silver, nickel, and copper minerals, and is an important ore of cobalt and nickel. Formula: (Co,Ni)As\2.
smalto	ety	C18: from Italian; see #7smalt 
smaltos	infl
	head	smalto
	or	smalti
	syl	smal+tos
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smalti	infl
	head	smalto
	or	smaltos
	syl	smal+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smalto	0.
	syl	smal+to
	pron	<1sma:lt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	coloured glass, etc., used in mosaics.
smaragd	ety	C13: via Latin from Greek smaragdos; see #7emerald 
smaragd	0.
	syl	smar+agd
	pron	<1sm@r@gd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any green gemstone, such as the emerald.
smaragdine	sub
	head	smaragd
	syl	sma+rag+dine
	pron	<sm*1r@gdin>
	pos	adj.
smaragdite	0.
	syl	sma+rag+dite
	pron	<sm*1r@gdIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green fibrous amphibole mineral.
smarm	ety	C19: of unknown origin
smarm	1.
	syl	smarm
	pron	<sma:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to flatten (the hair, etc.) with cream or grease.
smarm	2.
	syl	smarm
	pron	<sma:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	foll. by up to
	def	to ingratiate oneself (with).
smarm	3.
	syl	smarm
	pron	<sma:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	obsequious flattery.
smarmier	infl
	head	smarmy
	syl	smarm:i+er
	pos	adj.
smarmiest	infl
	head	smarmy
	syl	smarm:i+est.
	pos	adj.
smarmy	0.
	syl	smarm:y
	pron	<1sma:mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	obsequiously flattering or unpleasantly suave.
smart	ety	Old English smeortan; related to Old High German smerzan, Latin mord*_ere to bite, Greek smerdnos terrible
smart	1.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	astute, as in business; clever or bright.
smart	2.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	quick, witty, and often impertinent in speech.
	exam	1	a smart talker.
smart	3.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	fashionable; chic.
	exam	1	a smart hotel.
smart	4.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-kept; neat.
smart	5.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing a sharp stinging pain.
smart	6.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	vigorous or brisk.
smart	7.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	considerable or numerous.
	exam	1	a smart price.
smart	8.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to feel, cause, or be the source of a sharp stinging physical pain or keen mental distress.
	exam	1	a nettle sting smarts;
	exam	2	he smarted under their abuse.
smart	9.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to suffer a harsh penalty.
smart	10.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a stinging pain or feeling.
smart	11.
	syl	smart
	pron	<sma:t>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a smart manner.
smartingly	sub
	head	smart
	syl	smart+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
smartness	sub
	head	smart
	syl	smart+ness
	pos	n.
smart aleck	ety	C19: from Aleck, Alec, short for Alexander 
smarty	alt
	head	smart aleck
	or	smart aleck
	syl	smart:y
	pron	<1sma:ti>
	pos	n.
smart alecks	infl
	head	smart aleck
	or	smarties
	syl	smart al+ecks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smarties	infl
	head	smart aleck
	or	smart alecks
	syl	smart:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smart aleck	0.
	or	smarty
	syl	smart al+eck
	pron	<1@lik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conceited person.
smart-alecky	sub
	head	smart aleck
	syl	smart-2al:eck:y
	pos	adj.
smarten	1.
	syl	smart+en
	pron	<1sma:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to make oneself neater.
smarten	2.
	syl	smart+en
	pron	<1sma:tN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to make quicker or livelier.
smartie	0.
	syl	smart:ie
	pron	<1sma:ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a clever person.
smart money	1.
	syl	smart mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.; Law.
	def	damages awarded to a plaintiff where the wrong was aggravated by fraud, malice, etc.
smart money	2.
	syl	smart mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	money paid in order to extricate oneself from an unpleasant situation or agreement, esp. from military service.
smart money	3.a.
	syl	smart mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	money bet or invested by experienced gamblers or investors, esp. with inside information.
smart money	3.b.
	syl	smart mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the gamblers or investors themselves.
smart money	4.
	syl	smart mon+ey
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	money paid by an employer to someone injured while working for him.
smart set	0.
	syl	smart set
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	fashionable sophisticated people considered as a group.
smash	ety	C18: probably from #7sm (#7ack %2#7+m) #7ash 
smash	1.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break into pieces violently and usually noisily.
smash	2.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by against, through, into, etc.
	def	to throw or crash (against) vigorously, causing shattering.
	exam	1	he smashed the equipment;
	exam	2	it smashed against the wall.
smash	3.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit forcefully and suddenly.
smash	4.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	to hit (the ball) fast and powerfully, esp. with an overhead stroke.
smash	5.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat or wreck (persons, theories, etc.).
smash	6.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make bankrupt.
smash	7.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collide violently; crash.
smash	8.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to go bankrupt.
smash someone's face in	9.
	head	smash
	syl	smash someone's face in.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to beat (a person) severely. {~}
smash	10.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act, instance, or sound of smashing or the state of being smashed.
smash	11.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a violent collision, esp. of vehicles.
smash	12.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	a total failure or collapse, as of a business.
smash	13.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	a fast and powerful overhead stroke.
smash	14.a.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	something having popular success.
smash	15.
	syl	smash
	pron	<sm@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	with a smash.
smashable	sub
	head	smash
	syl	smash+a:ble
	pos	adj.
smash-and-grab	0.
	syl	smash-and-grab
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of or relating to a robbery in which a shop window is broken and the contents removed.
smashed	1.
	syl	smashed
	pron	<sm@St>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	completely intoxicated with alcohol.
smashed	2.
	syl	smashed
	pron	<sm@St>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	noticeably under the influence of a drug.
smasher	0.
	syl	smash+er
	pron	<1sm@S*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a person or thing that is very attractive or outstanding.
smashing	0.
	syl	smash+ing
	pron	<1sm@SiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	excellent or first-rate; wonderful.
	exam	1	we had a smashing time.
smash-up	1.
	syl	smash-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a bad collision, esp of cars. {~} {smash up}.
smash-up	2.
	syl	smash-up
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to damage to the point of complete destruction.
	exam	1	they smashed the place up.
smatch	0.
	syl	smatch
	pron	<sm@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {smack} %1.
smatter	ety	C14 (in the sense: to prattle): of uncertain origin; compare Middle High German smetern to gossip
smatter	1.
	syl	smat+ter
	pron	<1sm@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a smattering.
smatter	2.
	syl	smat+ter
	pron	<1sm@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to prattle.
smatter	3.
	syl	smat+ter
	pron	<1sm@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to dabble in.
smatterer	sub
	head	smatter
	syl	smat+ter+er
	pos	n.
smattering	1.
	syl	smat+ter+ing
	pron	<1sm@t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight or superficial knowl?!edge.
smattering	2.
	syl	smat+ter+ing
	pron	<1sm@t*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount.
smatteringly	sub
	head	smattering
	syl	smat+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
smaze	ety	C20: from #7sm (#7oke+h) #7{aze %1}
smaze	0.
	syl	smaze
	pron	<smAz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a smoky haze, less damp than fog.
SME	0.
	syl	SME
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Surinam.
smear	ety	Old English smeoru (n.); related to Old Norse smj*"or fat, Old High German smero, Greek muron ointment
smear	1.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bedaub or cover with oil, grease, etc.
smear	2.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to rub over or apply thickly.
smear	3.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to rub so as to produce a smudge.
smear	4.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to slander.
smear	5.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to defeat completely.
smear	6.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or become smeared or dirtied.
smear	7.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a dirty mark or smudge.
smear	8.a.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a slanderous attack.
smear	8.b.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	smear tactics.
smear	9.
	syl	smear
	pron	<smi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a preparation of blood, secretions, etc., smeared onto a glass slide for examination under a microscope.
smearer	sub
	head	smear
	syl	smear+er
	pos	n.
smear test	0.
	syl	smear test
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {Pap test}.
smectic	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek sm*_ektikos, from sm*_ekhein to wash; from the soaplike consistency of a smectic substance
smectic	0.
	syl	smec+tic
	pron	<1smektik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a substance
	def	existing in or having a mesomorphic state in which the molecules are orientated in layers. Compare {nematic}. See also {liquid crystal}.
smegma	ety	C19: via Latin from Greek sm*_egma detergent, from smekhein to wash
smegma	0.
	syl	smeg+ma
	pron	<1smegm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	sebum.
smell	ety	C12: of uncertain origin; compare Middle Dutch sm*"olen to scorch &- #!smell+er n. #e Usage. Smell in its neutral sense of emitting an odour is followed by an adjective rather than by an adverb: this flower smells good (rather than well) . Smell in the sense of emitting an unpleasant odour is followed by an adverb: this chemical smells unbelievably.
smells	infl
	head	smell
	syl	smells
	pos	vb.
smelling	infl
	head	smell
	syl	smell+ing
	pos	vb.
smelt	infl
	head	smell
	or	smelled
	syl	smelt
	pos	vb.
smelled	infl
	head	smell
	or	smelt
	syl	smelled.
	pos	vb.
smell	1.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perceive the scent or odour of (a substance) by means of the olfactory nerves.
smell	2.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to have a specified smell; appear to the sense of smell to be.
	exam	1	the beaches smell of seaweed;
	exam	2	some tobacco smells very sweet.
smell	3.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to emit an odour (of).
	exam	1	the park smells of flowers.
smell	4.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit an unpleasant odour; stink.
smell	5.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to detect through shrewdness or instinct.
smell	6.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or use the sense of smell.
smell	7.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to give indications (of).
	exam	1	he smells of money.
smell	8.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by around, about, etc.
	def	to search, investigate, or pry.
smell	9.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to be or seem to be untrustworthy or corrupt.
smell a rat	10.
	head	smell
	syl	smell a rat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to detect something suspicious.
smell	11.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	n.
	def	that sense (olfaction) by which scents or odours are perceived. Related adj.: {olfactory}.
smell	12.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	n.
	def	anything detected by the sense of smell; odour; scent.
smell	13.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace or indication.
smell	14.
	syl	smell
	pron	<smel>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of smelling.
smelling salts	0.
	syl	smell+ing salts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pungent preparation containing crystals of ammonium carbonate that has a stimulant action when sniffed in cases of faintness, headache, etc.
smellier	infl
	head	smelly
	syl	smell:i+er
	pos	adj.
smelliest	infl
	head	smelly
	syl	smell:i+est.
	pos	adj.
smelly	0.
	syl	smell:y
	pron	<1smeli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a strong or nasty smell. &- {#!smell@.i+ness}
smelt	ety	C15: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch smelten; related to Old High German smelzan to melt
smelt	H1.0.
	syl	smelt
	pron	<smelt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract (a metal) from (an ore) by heating.
smelt	ety	Old English smylt; related to Dutch, Danish smelt, Norwegian smelta, German Schmelz 
smelts	alt
	head	smelt
	or	smelt
	syl	smelts.
	pron	<smelt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smelt	H2.0.
	or	smelts
	syl	smelt
	pron	<smelt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any marine or freshwater salmonoid food fish of the family such as of Europe, having a long silvery body and occurring in temperate and cold northern waters.
smelt	H3.0.
	syl	smelt
	pron	<smelt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {smell}.
smelter	1.
	syl	smel+ter
	pron	<1smelt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in smelting.
smelter	2.
	syl	smel+ter
	pron	<1smelt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {smeltery}. an industrial plant in which smelting is carried out.
Bedvrich	infl
	head	Smetana
	syl	Bed:*vrich
	pron	<1bedrZi$x>
	pos	n.
Smetana	0.
	syl	Sme:ta:na
	pron	Czech <1smetana>
	pos	n.
	def	1824-84, Czech composer, founder of his country's national school of music. His works include ( 1874-79), a cycle of six symphonic poems, and the opera (1866).
smew	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
smew	0.
	syl	smew
	pron	<smju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a merganser, of N Europe and Asia, having a male plumage of white with black markings.
smidgen	ety	C20: of obscure origin
smidgin	alt
	head	smidgen
	or	smidgen
	syl	smid+gin
	pron	<1smiJ*n>
	pos	n.
smidgen	0.
	or	smidgin
	syl	smid+gen
	pron	<1smiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a very small amount or part.
smilacaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin #7smilax 
smilacaceous	0.
	syl	smi+la+ca+ceous
	pron	<2smIl*1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a temperate and tropical family of monocotyledonous flowering plants, most of which are climb?!ing shrubs with prickly stems: includes smilax.
smilax	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek: bindweed
smilax	1.
	syl	smi+lax
	pron	<1smIl@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically climbing shrub of the smilacaceous genus of warm and tropical regions, having slightly lobed leaves, small greenish or yellow flowers, and berry-like fruits: includes the sarsaparilla plant and greenbrier.
smilax	2.
	syl	smi+lax
	pron	<1smIl@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a fragile, much branched liliaceous vine, of southern Africa: cultivated by florists for its glossy bright green foliage.
smile	ety	C13: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish smila, Danish smile; related to Middle High German smielen 
smile	1.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a facial expression characterized by an upturning of the corners of the mouth, usually showing amusement, friendliness, etc., but sometimes scorn, etc.
smile	2.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	n.
	def	favour or blessing.
	exam	1	the smile of fortune.
smile	3.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreeable appearance.
smile	4.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wear or assume a smile.
smile	5.a.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look (at) with a kindly or amused expression.
smile	5.b.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look derisively (at) instead of being annoyed.
smile	5.c.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bear (troubles, etc.) patiently.
smile	6.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to show approval; bestow a blessing.
smile	7.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express by means of a smile.
	exam	1	she smiled a welcome.
smile	8.
	syl	smile
	pron	<smIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to drive away or change by smiling.
	exam	1	smile away one's tears.
come up smiling	9.
	head	smile
	syl	come up smiling.
	def	to recover cheerfully from misfortune.
smiler	sub
	head	smile
	syl	smil+er
	pos	n.
smilingly	sub
	head	smile
	syl	smil+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
smilingness	sub
	head	smile
	syl	smil+ing+ness
	pos	n.
smirch	ety	C15 smorchen, of unknown origin
smirch	1.
	syl	smirch
	pron	<smR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dirty; soil.
smirch	2.
	syl	smirch
	pron	<smR:C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of smirching or state of being smirched.
smirch	3.
	syl	smirch
	pron	<smR:C>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a smear or stain.
smircher	sub
	head	smirch
	syl	smirch+er
	pos	n.
smirk	ety	Old English smearcian; related to smer derision, Old High German bismer contempt, bismer*_on to scorn
smirk	1.
	syl	smirk
	pron	<smR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a smile expressing scorn, smugness, etc., rather than pleasure.
smirk	2.
	syl	smirk
	pron	<smR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give such a smile.
smirk	3.
	syl	smirk
	pron	<smR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express with such a smile.
smirker	sub
	head	smirk
	syl	smirk+er
	pos	n.
smirkingly	sub
	head	smirk
	syl	smirk+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
smit	ety	Old English smitte a spot, and smittian to smear; related to Old High German smiz, whence Middle High German smitz 
smittle	alt
	head	smit
	or	smit
	syl	smit+tle
	pron	<1smitL>
	pos	n.
smithe	infl
	head	smit
	syl	smithe.
	pos	n.
smit	0.
	or	smittle
	syl	smit
	pron	<smit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	an infection.
	exam	1	he's got the smit.
smite	ety	Old English sm*_itan; related to Old High German sm*_izan to smear, Gothic bismeitan, Old Swedish sm*_eta to daub
smites	infl
	head	smite
	syl	smites
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
smiting	infl
	head	smite
	syl	smit+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
smote smitten	infl
	head	smite
	or	smit
	syl	smote; smit+ten
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
smit	infl
	head	smite
	or	smote smitten
	syl	smit.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
smite	1.
	syl	smite
	pron	<smIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Now archaic in most senses.
	def	to strike with a heavy blow or blows.
smite	2.
	syl	smite
	pron	<smIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Now archaic in most senses.
	def	to damage with or as if with blows.
smite	3.
	syl	smite
	pron	<smIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Now archaic in most senses.
	def	to afflict or affect severely.
	exam	1	smitten with flu.
smite	4.
	syl	smite
	pron	<smIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Now archaic in most senses.
	def	to afflict in order to punish.
smite	5.
	syl	smite
	pron	<smIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Now archaic in most senses.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to strike forcibly or abruptly.
	exam	1	the sun smote down on him.
smiter	sub
	head	smite
	syl	smit+er
	pos	n.
smith	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse smithr, Old High German smid, Middle Low German sm*_ide jewellery, Greek smil*_e carving knife
smith	1.a.
	syl	smith
	pron	<smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in metal, esp. one who shapes metal by hammering.
smith	1.b.
	syl	smith
	pron	<smiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a silversmith.
smith	2.
	syl	smith
	pron	<smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	See {blacksmith}.
Adam	1.
	head	Smith
	syl	Ad:am.
	def	1723-90, Scottish economist and philosopher, whose influential book (1776) advocated free trade and private enterprise and opposed state interference.
Bessie	2.
	head	Smith
	syl	Bes:sie.
	def	1894-1937, U.S. blues singer.
F E	3.
	head	Smith
	syl	F. E.
	def	See (1st Earl of) {Birkenhead}.
Ian Douglas	4.
	head	Smith
	syl	I:an Doug:las.
	def	born 1919, Rhodesian statesman; prime minister since 1964. He declared independence from Britain unilaterally (1965).
John	5.
	head	Smith
	syl	John.
	def	??1580-1631, English explorer and writer, who helped found the North American colony of Jamestown, Virginia. He was reputedly saved by the Indian chief's daughter Pocahontas from execution by her tribe. Among his works is a (1616).
Joseph	6.
	head	Smith
	syl	Jo:seph.
	def	1805-44, U.S. religious leader; founder of the Mormon Church.
Sydney	7.
	head	Smith
	syl	Syd:ney.
	def	1771-1845, English clergyman and writer, noted for (1807-08), in which he advocated Catholic emancipation.
William	8.
	head	Smith
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1769-1839, English geologist, who found?!ed the science of stratig?!raphy by proving that rock strata could be dated by the fossils they contained.
smithereens	ety	C19: from Irish Gaelic smidir*_in, from smiodar 
smithereens	0.
	syl	smith+er+eens
	pron	<2smi@d*1rEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	little shattered pieces or fragments.
smitheries	infl
	head	smithery
	syl	smith+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smithery	1.
	syl	smith+er:y
	pron	<1smiT*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the trade or craft of a blacksmith.
smithery	2.
	syl	smith+er:y
	pron	<1smiT*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {smithy}.
James	infl
	head	Smithson
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Smithson	0.
	syl	Smith:son
	pron	<1smiTs*n>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1765-1829, English chemist and mineralogist, who left a bequest to found the Smithsonian Institution.
Smithsonian Institution	0.
	syl	Smith+so+ni:an In+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<smiT1s*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a national museum and institution in Washington, D.C., founded in 1846 from a bequest by James Smithson, primarily concerned with ethnology, zoology, and astrophysics.
smithsonite	ety	C19: named after James S#7mithson 
smithsonite	1.
	syl	smith+son+ite
	pron	<1smiTs*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white mineral consisting of zinc carbonate in hexagonal crystalline form: occurs chiefly in dry limestone regions and is a source of zinc. Formula: ZnCO\3. Former Brit. name: {calamine}.
smithsonite	2.
	syl	smith+son+ite
	pron	<1smiTs*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the former Brit. name for {hemimorphite}.
smithy	ety	Old English smiththe; related to Old Norse smithja, Old High German smidda, Middle Dutch smisse 
smithies	infl
	head	smithy
	syl	smith:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smithy	0.
	syl	smith:y
	pron	<1smi@di>
	pos	n.
	def	a place in which metal, usually iron or steel, is worked by heating and hammering; forge.
smitten	0.
	syl	smit+ten
	pron	<1smitN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {smite}.
smock	ety	Old English smocc; related to Old High German smocco, Old Norse smokkr blouse, Middle High German gesmuc decoration
smock	1.
	syl	smock
	pron	<smok>
	pos	n.
	def	any loose protective garment, worn by artists, laboratory technicians, etc.
smock	2.
	syl	smock
	pron	<smok>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's loose blouse-like garment, reaching to below the waist, worn over slacks, etc.
smock	3.
	syl	smock
	pron	<smok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {smock frock}. a loose protective overgarment decorated with smocking, worn formerly esp. by farm workers.
smock	4.
	syl	smock
	pron	<smok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a woman's loose undergarment, worn from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
smock	5.
	syl	smock
	pron	<smok>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ornament (a garment) with smocking.
smocklike	sub
	head	smock
	syl	smock+2like
	pos	adj.
smocking	0.
	syl	smock+ing
	pron	<1smokiG>
	pos	n.
	def	ornamental needlework used to gather and stitch material in a honeycomb pattern so that the part below the gathers hangs in even folds.
smock mill	0.
	syl	smock mill
	pos	n.
	def	a type of windmill having a revolving top.
smog	ety	C20: from #7sm (#7oke+{f) #7og %1}
smog	0.
	syl	smog
	pron	<smog>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of smoke and fog.
smoggy	sub
	head	smog
	syl	smog+gy
	pos	adj.
smoke	ety	Old English smoca (n.); related to Middle Dutch smieken to emit smoke
smoke	1.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the product of combustion, consisting of fine particles of carbon carried by hot gases and air.
smoke	2.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas.
smoke	3.a.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of smoking tobacco or other substances, esp. in a pipe or as a cigarette or cigar.
smoke	3.b.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of smoking such sub?!stances.
smoke	4.a.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cigarette or cigar.
smoke	4.b.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance for smoking, such as pipe tobacco or marijuana.
smoke	5.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	something with no concrete or lasting substance.
	exam	1	everything turned to smoke.
smoke	6.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or condition that obscures.
smoke	7.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various colours similar to that of smoke, esp. a dark grey with a bluish, yellowish, or greenish tinge.
smoke	8.a.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	to come to nothing.
smoke	8.b.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	to burn up vigorously.
smoke	8.c.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	to flare up in anger.
smoke	9.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit smoke or the like, sometimes excessively or in the wrong place.
smoke	10.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw in on (a burning cigarette, etc.) and exhale the smoke.
smoke	11.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to use marijuana for smoking.
smoke	12.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (oneself) into a specified state by smoking.
smoke	13.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject or expose to smoke.
smoke	14.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cure (meat, fish, cheese, etc.) by treating with smoke.
smoke	15.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fumigate or purify the air of (rooms, etc.).
smoke	16.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to darken (glass, etc.) by exposure to smoke.
smoke	17.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to tease or mock.
smoke	18.
	syl	smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to suspect or detect. {~} See also {smoke out}.
smokable	sub
	head	smoke
	or	smokeable
	syl	smok+a:ble
	pos	adj.
smokeable	sub
	head	smoke
	or	smokable
	syl	smoke+a:ble
	pos	adj.
the	infl
	head	Smoke
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Smoke	1.
	syl	Smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang name for {London}.
Smoke	2.
	syl	Smoke
	pron	<sm*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	also not cap.
	def	Also called: {the big smoke}. a slang name for the city or a specific city, esp. Melbourne and Sydney.
smoke bomb	0.
	syl	smoke bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a device that emits large quantities of smoke when ignited.
smoke-dried	0.
	syl	smoke-dried
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fish, meat, etc.
	def	cured in smoke.
smoked rubber	0.
	syl	smoked rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a type of crude natural rubber in the form of brown sheets obtained by coagulating latex with an acid, rolling it into sheets, and drying over open wood fires. It is the main raw material for natural rubber products. Also called: {ribbed and smoked sheet}. Compare {crepe rubber}.
smokeho	0.
	syl	smoke+ho
	pron	<1sm*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {smoko}.
smokehouse	0.
	syl	smoke+house
	pron	<1sm*uk2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or special construction for curing meat, fish, etc., by smoking.
smokejack	0.
	syl	smoke+jack
	pron	<1sm*uk2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a device formerly used for turning a roasting spit, operated by the movement of ascending gases in a chimney.
smokeless	0.
	syl	smoke+less
	pron	<1sm*uklis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or producing little or no smoke.
	exam	1	smokeless fuel.
smokeless powder	0.
	syl	smoke+less pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a number of explosives that burn with relatively little smoke. They consist mainly of nitrocellulose and are used as propellants.
smokeless zone	0.
	syl	smoke+less zone
	pos	n.
	def	an area designated by the local authority where only smokeless fuels are permitted.
smoke out	1.
	syl	smoke out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to smoke in order to drive out of hiding.
smoke out	2.
	syl	smoke out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into the open; expose to the public.
	exam	1	they smoked out the plot.
smoker	1.
	syl	smok+er
	pron	<1sm*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who habitually smokes tobacco.
smoker	2.
	syl	smok+er
	pron	<1sm*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {smoking compartment}. a compartment of a train where smoking is permitted.
smoker	3.
	syl	smok+er
	pron	<1sm*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal social gathering, as at a club.
smoke screen	1.
	syl	smoke screen
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a cloud of smoke produced by artificial means to obscure movements or positions.
smoke screen	2.
	syl	smoke screen
	pos	n.
	def	something said or done in order to hide the truth.
smokestack	0.
	syl	smoke+stack
	pron	<1sm*uk2st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall chimney that conveys smoke into the air. Sometimes shortened to {stack}.
smoke tree	1.
	syl	smoke tree
	pos	n.
	def	an anacardiaceous shrub, of S Europe and Asia, having clusters of yellowish feathery flowers.
smoke tree	2.
	syl	smoke tree
	pos	n.
	def	a related tree, of the southern U.S.
smoking jacket	0.
	syl	smok+ing jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a man's comfortable jacket of velvet, etc., closed by a tie belt or fastenings, worn at home.
smoke room	alt
	head	smoking room
	or	smoking room
	syl	smoke room
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
smoking room	0.
	or	smoke room
	syl	smok+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. in a hotel or club, for those who wish to smoke.
smokeho	alt
	head	smoko
	or	smoko
	syl	smoke+ho
	pron	<1sm*uk*u>
	pos	n.
smoko	0.
	or	smokeho
	syl	smo+ko
	pron	<1sm*uk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. and N.Z. informal.
	def	a short break from work for tea, a cigarette, etc.
smokier	infl
	head	smoky
	syl	smok:i+er
	pos	adj.
smokiest	infl
	head	smoky
	syl	smok:i+est.
	pos	adj.
smoky	1.
	syl	smok:y
	pron	<1sm*uki>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting, containing, or resembling smoke.
smoky	2.
	syl	smok:y
	pron	<1sm*uki>
	pos	adj.
	def	emitting smoke excessively or in the wrong place.
	exam	1	a smoky fireplace.
smoky	3.
	syl	smok:y
	pron	<1sm*uki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or tinged with the colour smoke.
smoky	4.
	syl	smok:y
	pron	<1sm*uki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the flavour or having been cured by smoking.
smoky	5.
	syl	smok:y
	pron	<1sm*uki>
	pos	adj.
	def	made dark, dirty, or hazy by smoke.
smokily	sub
	head	smoky
	syl	smok:i+ly
	pos	adv.
smokiness	sub
	head	smoky
	syl	smok:i+ness
	pos	n.
Smoky Mountains	0.
	syl	Smok:y Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	def	See {Great Smoky Mountains}.
smoky quartz	0.
	syl	smok:y quartz
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cairngorm}.
smolder	0.
	syl	smol+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {smoulder}.
Smolensk	0.
	syl	Smo+lensk
	pron	Russian <sma1ljensk>, English <1smolensk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, on the Dnieper River: a major commercial centre in medieval times; scene of severe fighting (1941 and 1943) in World War II. Pop.: 250000 (1975 est.).
Tobias George	infl
	head	Smollett
	syl	To:bi:as George.
	pos	n.
Smollett	0.
	syl	Smol:lett
	pron	<1smolit>
	pos	n.
	def	1721-71, Scottish novelist, whose picaresque satires include (1748), (1751), and (1771).
smolt	ety	C14: Scottish, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7{smelt %2}
smolt	0.
	syl	smolt
	pron	<sm*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a young salmon at the stage when it migrates from fresh water to the sea.
smooch	ety	C20: variant of dialect smouch, of imitative origin
smooch	1.
	syl	smooch
	pron	<smu:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	Also (Austral.): {smoodge}. (of two people) to kiss and cuddle.
smooch	2.
	syl	smooch
	pron	<smu:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	to dance very slowly and amorously with one's arms around another person, or (of two people) to dance together in such a way.
smooch	3.
	syl	smooch
	pron	<smu:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the act of smooching.
smooch	4.
	syl	smooch
	pron	<smu:C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.; Brit.
	def	a piece of music played for dancing to slowly and amorously.
smoodge	0.
	syl	smoodge
	pron	<smu:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	an Austral. word for {smooch} (sense 1).
smooth	ety	Old English sm*_oth; related to Old Saxon m*_athmundi gentle-minded, sm*_othi smooth
smooth	1.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	resting in the same plane; without bends or irregularities.
smooth	2.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	silky to the touch.
	exam	1	smooth velvet.
smooth	3.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking roughness of surface; flat.
smooth	4.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	tranquil or unruffled.
	exam	1	smooth temper.
smooth	5.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking obstructions or difficulties.
smooth	6.a.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	suave or persuasive, esp. as suggestive of insincerity.
smooth	6.b.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	smooth-tongued.
smooth	7.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the skin
	def	free from hair.
smooth	8.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of uniform consistency.
	exam	1	smooth batter.
smooth	9.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not erratic; free from jolts.
	exam	1	smooth driving.
smooth	10.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not harsh or astringent.
	exam	1	a smooth wine.
smooth	11.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having all projections worn away.
	exam	1	smooth tyres.
smooth	12.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	without preliminary or simultaneous aspiration.
smooth	13.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle to the ear; flowing.
smooth	14.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a plane, surface, etc.
	def	regarded as being frictionless.
smooth	15.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a calm or even manner; smoothly.
smooth	16.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to make or become flattened or without roughness or obstructions.
smooth	17.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by out or away
	def	to take or rub (away) in order to make smooth.
	exam	1	she smoothed out the creases in her dress.
smooth	18.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make calm; soothe.
smooth	19.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make easier.
	exam	1	smooth his path.
smooth	20.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make more polished or refined.
smooth	21.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the smooth part of something.
smooth	22.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of smoothing.
smooth	23.
	syl	smooth
	pron	<smu:@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	the side of a racket on which the binding strings form a continuous line. Compare {{rough} (sense 27)}.
smoothable	sub
	head	smooth
	syl	smooth+a:ble
	pos	adj.
smoother	sub
	head	smooth
	syl	smooth+er
	pos	n.
smoothly	sub
	head	smooth
	syl	smooth+ly
	pos	adv.
smoothness	sub
	head	smooth
	syl	smooth+ness
	pos	n.
smoothbore	1.
	syl	smooth+bore
	pron	<1smu:@d2bc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a firearm
	def	having an unrifled bore.
	exam	1	a smoothbore shotgun.
smoothbore	2.
	syl	smooth+bore
	pron	<1smu:@d2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	such a firearm.
smoothbored	sub
	head	smoothbore
	syl	smooth+2bored
	pos	adj.
smooth breathing	0.
	syl	smooth breath+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	in Greek
	def	the sign (') placed over an initial vowel, indicating that (in ancient Greek) it was pro?!nounced with an Compare {rough breathing}.
smoothen	0.
	syl	smooth+en
	pron	<1smu:@d*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become smooth.
smooth hound	0.
	syl	smooth hound
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small sharks of the genus esp. a species of North Atlantic coastal regions: family See also {{dogfish} (sense 3)}.
smoothy	alt
	head	smoothie
	or	smoothie
	syl	smooth:y
	pron	<1smu:@di>
	pos	n.
smoothies	infl
	head	smoothie
	syl	smooth:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
smoothie	0.
	or	smoothy
	syl	smooth:ie
	pron	<1smu:@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, usually derogatory.
	def	a person, esp. a man, who is suave or slick, esp. in speech, dress, or manner.
smoothing iron	0.
	syl	smooth+ing i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {iron} (senses 2, 3).
smooth muscle	0.
	syl	smooth mus+cle
	pos	n.
	def	muscle that is capable of slow rhythmic involuntary contractions: occurs in the walls of the blood vessels, alimentary canal, etc.
smooth over	0.
	syl	smooth o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ease or gloss over.
	exam	1	to smooth over a situation.
smooth snake	0.
	syl	smooth snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of several slender nonvenomous colubrid snakes of the European genus esp. having very smooth scales and a reddish-brown coloration.
smooth-spoken	0.
	syl	smooth-spok:en
	pos	adj.
	def	speaking or spoken in a gently persuasive or competent manner.
smooth-tongued	0.
	syl	smooth-tongued
	pos	adj.
	def	suave or persuasive in speech.
smorgasbord	ety	Swedish, from sm*"org*%as sandwich+ bord table
smorgasbord	0.
	syl	smor+gas+bord
	pron	<1smc:g*s2bc:d>, <1smR:->
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of cold or hot savoury dishes, such as p*^at*'e, smoked salmon, etc., served in Scandinavia as hors d'oeuvres or as a buffet meal.
smorrebrod	ety	Danish, from smo@b/r butter+ bro@b/d bread
smorrebrod	0.
	syl	smo:/r+re+bro:/d
	pron	Danish <1sm@or*2br@oD>
	pos	n.
	def	small open savoury sandwiches, served esp. in Denmark as hors d'oeuvres, etc.
smote	0.
	syl	smote
	pron	<sm*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {smite}.
smother	ety	Old English smorian to suffocate; related to Middle Low German sm*_oren 
smother	1.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to suffocate or stifle by cutting off or being cut off from the air.
smother	2.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround (with) or envelop (in).
	exam	1	he smothered her with love.
smother	3.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extinguish (a fire) by covering so as to cut it off from the air.
smother	4.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be suppressed or stifled.
	exam	1	smother a giggle.
smother	5.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cook or serve (food) thickly covered with sauce, etc.
smother	6.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything, such as a cloud of smoke, that stifles.
smother	7.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a profusion or turmoil.
smother	8.
	syl	smoth+er
	pron	<1sm^@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a state of smouldering or a smouldering fire.
smothery	sub
	head	smother
	syl	smoth+er:y
	pos	adj.
smothered mate	0.
	syl	smoth+ered mate
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	checkmate occurring when the king cannot move to a vacant square and is checkmated by a knight.
smoulder	ety	C14: from smolder (n.), of obscure origin
smolder	alt
	head	smoulder
	or	smoulder
	syl	smol+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
smoulder	1.
	or	smolder
	syl	smoul+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to burn slowly without flame, usually emitting smoke.
smoulder	2.
	or	smolder
	syl	smoul+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of anger, etc.
	def	to exist in a suppressed or half-suppressed state.
smoulder	3.
	or	smolder
	syl	smoul+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have strong repressed or half repressed feelings, esp. anger.
smoulder	4.
	or	smolder
	syl	smoul+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	dense smoke, as from a smouldering fire.
smoulder	5.
	or	smolder
	syl	smoul+der
	pron	<1sm*uld*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a smouldering fire.
smriti	0.
	syl	smri+ti
	pron	<1smriti>
	pos	n.
	def	a class of Hindu sacred literature derived from the Vedas, containing social, domestic, and religious teaching.
smudge	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
smudge	1.
	syl	smudge
	pron	<sm^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smear, blur, or soil or cause to do so.
smudge	2.
	syl	smudge
	pron	<sm^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to fill (an area) with smoke in order to drive insects away or guard against frost.
smudge	3.
	syl	smudge
	pron	<sm^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a smear or dirty mark.
smudge	4.
	syl	smudge
	pron	<sm^J>
	pos	n.
	def	a blurred form or area.
	exam	1	that smudge in the distance is a quarry.
smudge	5.
	syl	smudge
	pron	<sm^J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a smoky fire for driving insects away or protecting fruit trees or plants from frost.
smudgeless	sub
	head	smudge
	syl	smudge+less
	pos	adj.
smudgy	sub
	head	smudge
	syl	smudg:y
	pos	adj.
smudgily	sub
	head	smudge
	or	smudgedly
	syl	smudg:i+ly
	pos	adv.
smudgedly	sub
	head	smudge
	or	smudgily
	syl	smudg+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
smudginess	sub
	head	smudge
	syl	smudg:i+ness
	pos	n.
smug	ety	C16: of Germanic origin; compare Low German smuck neat
smugger	infl
	head	smug
	syl	smug+ger
	pos	sm^g; adj.
smuggest	infl
	head	smug
	syl	smug+gest.
	pos	sm^g; adj.
smug	1.
	syl	smug
	pos	sm^g; adj.
	def	excessively self-satisfied or complacent.
smug	2.
	syl	smug
	pos	sm^g; adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	trim or neat.
smugly	sub
	head	smug
	syl	smug+ly
	pos	adv.
smugness	sub
	head	smug
	syl	smug+ness
	pos	n.
smuggle	ety	C17: from Low German smukkelen and Dutch smokkelen, perhaps from Old English sm*_ugen to creep; related to Old Norse smj*_uga 
smuggle	1.
	syl	smug+gle
	pron	<1sm^gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to import or export (prohibited or dutiable goods) secretly.
smuggle	2.
	syl	smug+gle
	pron	<1sm^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by into or out of
	def	to bring or take secretly, as against the law or rules.
smuggle	3.
	syl	smug+gle
	pron	<1sm^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away
	def	to conceal; hide.
smuggler	sub
	head	smuggle
	syl	smug+gler
	pos	n.
smut	ety	Old English smitte; related to Middle High German smitze; associated with #7smudge, smutch  &- #!smut+ty adj. &- #!smut+ti+ly adv. &- #!smut+ti+ness n.
smut	1.
	syl	smut
	pos	sm^t; n.
	def	a small dark smudge or stain, esp. one caused by soot.
smut	2.
	syl	smut
	pos	sm^t; n.
	def	a speck of soot or dirt.
smut	3.
	syl	smut
	pos	sm^t; n.
	def	something obscene or indecent.
smut	4.a.
	syl	smut
	pos	sm^t; n.
	def	any of various fungal diseases of flowering plants, esp. cereals, in which black sooty masses of spores cover the affected parts.
smut	4.b.
	syl	smut
	pos	sm^t; n.
	def	any parasitic basidiomycetous fungus of the order that causes such a disease.
smuts	infl
	head	smut
	syl	smuts
	pos	vb.
smutting	infl
	head	smut
	syl	smut+ting
	pos	vb.
smutted	infl
	head	smut
	syl	smut+ted.
	pos	vb.
smut	5.
	syl	smut
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark or become marked or smudged, as with soot.
smut	6.
	syl	smut
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect (grain, etc.) or (of grain) to be affected with smut.
smut	7.
	syl	smut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove smut from (grain).
smut	8.
	syl	smut
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make obscene.
smut	9.
	syl	smut
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to emit soot or smut.
smutch	ety	C16: probably from Middle High German smutzen to soil; see #7smut 
smutch	1.
	syl	smutch
	pron	<sm^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smudge; mark.
smutch	2.
	syl	smutch
	pron	<sm^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark; smudge.
smutch	3.
	syl	smutch
	pron	<sm^C>
	pos	n.
	def	soot; dirt.
smutchy	sub
	head	smutch
	syl	smutch:y
	pos	adj.
Jan Christiaan	infl
	head	Smuts
	syl	Jan Chris:ti:aan
	pron	<jan> <1kristi2an>
	pos	sm^ts; n.
Smuts	0.
	syl	Smuts
	pron	<jan> <1kristi2an>
	pos	sm^ts; n.
	def	1870-1950, South African statesman; prime minister (1919-24; 1939-48). He fought for the Boers during the Boer War, then worked for Anglo-Boer reconciliation and served the Allies during World Wars I and II.
Smyrna	0.
	syl	Smyr+na
	pron	<1smR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city on the W coast of Asia Minor: a major trading centre in the ancient world; a centre of early Christianity. Modern name: {Izmir}.
Sn	ety	from New Latin stannum 
Sn	0.
	syl	Sn
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	tin.
SN	0.
	syl	SN
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Senegal.
snack	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch snacken, variant of snappen to #7snap 
snack	1.
	syl	snack
	pron	<sn@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a light quick meal eaten between or in place of main meals.
snack	2.
	syl	snack
	pron	<sn@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sip or bite.
snack	3.
	syl	snack
	pron	<sn@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a share.
snack	4.
	syl	snack
	pron	<sn@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a very easy task.
snack	5.
	syl	snack
	pron	<sn@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat a snack.
snack bar	0.
	syl	snack bar
	pos	n.
	def	a place where light meals or snacks can be obtained, often with a self-service system.
snackette	0.
	syl	snack+ette
	pron	<1sn@ket>
	pos	n.
	def	a Caribbean name for {snack bar}.
snaffle	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; compare Old Frisian snavel mouth, Old High German snabul beak
snaffle	1.
	syl	snaf+fle
	pron	<1sn@fL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snaffle bit}. a simple jointed bit for a horse. {~}
snaffle	2.
	syl	snaf+fle
	pron	<1sn@fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to steal or take for oneself.
snaffle	3.
	syl	snaf+fle
	pron	<1sn@fL>
	pos	n.
	def	to equip or control with a snaffle.
snafu	ety	C20: from s (ituation) n (ormal) : a (ll) f (ucked) u (p) 
	infl
	head	snafu
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang, chiefly military.
snafu	1.
	syl	sna+fu
	pron	<sn@1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	confusion or chaos regarded as the normal state. {~}
snafu	2.
	syl	sna+fu
	pron	<sn@1fu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive
	def	confused or muddled up, as usual.
snafues	infl
	head	snafu
	syl	sna+fues
	pos	vb.
snafuing	infl
	head	snafu
	syl	sna+fu+ing
	pos	vb.
snafued	infl
	head	snafu
	syl	sna+fued.
	pos	vb.
snafu	3.
	syl	sna+fu
	pron	<sn@1fu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw into chaos.
snag	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse snaghyrndr sharp-pointed, Norwegian snage spike, Icelandic snagi peg
snag	1.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a difficulty or disadvantage.
	exam	1	the snag is that I have nothing suitable to wear.
snag	2.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp protuberance, such as a tree stump.
snag	3.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small loop or hole in a fabric caused by a sharp object.
snag	4.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a tree stump in a riverbed that is dangerous to navigation.
snag	5.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	sausages. {~} {snags, snag+ging, snagged}.
snag	6.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hinder or impede.
snag	7.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tear or catch (fabric).
snag	8.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to develop a snag.
snag	9.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a boat
	def	to strike or be damaged by a snag.
snag	10.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear (a stretch of water) of snags.
snag	11.
	syl	snag
	pron	<sn@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to seize (an opportunity, benefit, etc.).
snaggy	sub
	head	snag
	syl	snag+gy
	pos	adj.
snaglike	sub
	head	snag
	syl	snag+2like
	pos	adj.
snaggleteeth	infl
	head	snaggletooth
	syl	snag:gle+teeth.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snaggletooth	0.
	syl	snag:gle+tooth
	pron	<1sn@gL2tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a tooth that is broken or projecting.
snaggletoothed	sub
	head	snaggletooth
	syl	snag:gle+2toothed
	pos	adj.
snail	ety	Old English sn@agl; related to Old Norse snigill, Old High German snecko 
snail	1.
	syl	snail
	pron	<snAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous terrestrial or freshwater gastropod molluscs with a spirally coiled shell, esp. any of the family such as ({garden snail}) .
snail	2.
	syl	snail
	pron	<snAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any other gastropod with a spirally coiled shell, such as a whelk.
snail	3.
	syl	snail
	pron	<snAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow-moving or lazy person or animal.
snail-like	sub
	head	snail
	syl	snail-2like
	pos	adj.
snailfish	infl
	or	snailfishes
	syl	snail+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snailfishes	infl
	head	snailfish
	or	snailfish
	syl	snail+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snailfish	0.
	syl	snail+fish
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sea snail}.
snail's pace	0.
	syl	snail's pace
	pos	n.
	def	a very slow or sluggish speed or rate.
snake	ety	Old English snaca; related to Old Norse sn*_akr snake, Old High German snahhan to crawl, Norwegian sn*_ok snail
snake	1.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any reptile of the suborder (or typically having a scaly cylindrical limbless body, fused eyelids, and a jaw modified for swallowing large prey: includes venomous forms such as cobras and rattlesnakes, large nonvenomous constrictors (boas and pythons), and small harmless types such as the grass snake.
snake	2.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {snake in the grass}. a deceitful or treacherous person.
snake	3.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a snake in appearance or action.
snake	4.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool in the form of a long flexible wire for unblocking drains.
snake	5.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to glide or move like a snake.
snake	6.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to haul (a heavy object, esp. a log) by fastening a rope around one end of it.
snake	7.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	U.S. often foll. by out
	def	to pull jerkily.
snake	8.
	syl	snake
	pron	<snAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move in or follow (a sinuous course).
snakelike	sub
	head	snake
	syl	snake+2like
	pos	adj.
snakebird	0.
	syl	snake+bird
	pron	<1snAk2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {darter} (the bird).
snakebite	1.
	syl	snake+bite
	pron	<1snAk2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bite inflicted by a snake, esp. a venomous one.
snakebite	2.
	syl	snake+bite
	pron	<1snAk2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition resulting from being bitten by a poisonous snake.
snake charmer	0.
	syl	snake charm+er
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainer, esp. in Asia, who charms or appears to charm snakes by playing music and by rhythmical body movements.
snake dance	1.
	syl	snake dance
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial dance, performed by the priests of the American Hopi Indians, in which live snakes are held in the mouth.
snake dance	2.a.
	syl	snake dance
	pos	n.
	def	the swaying movements of snakes responding to a snake charmer.
snake dance	2.b.
	syl	snake dance
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu dance in which performers imitate such snake movements.
snake fly	0.
	syl	snake fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various neuropterous insects of the family having an elongated thorax: order
snake juice	0.
	syl	snake juice
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	any strong alcoholic drink, esp. when home-made.
snakemouth	0.
	syl	snake+mouth
	pron	<1snAk2mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	a terrestrial orchid, of E North America, having solitary fragrant pinkish-purple flowers.
Snake River	0.
	syl	Snake Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the northwestern U.S., rising in NW Wyoming and flowing west through Idaho, turning north as part of the border between Idaho and Oregon, and flowing west to the Columbia River near Pasco, Washington. Length: 1670 km (1038 miles).
snakeroot	1.
	syl	snake+root
	pron	<1snAk2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American plants, such as ({Virginia snakeroot}) and ({white snakeroot}) , the roots or rhizomes of which have been used as a remedy for snakebite.
snakeroot	2.
	syl	snake+root
	pron	<1snAk2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the rhizome or root of any such plant.
snakeroot	3.
	syl	snake+root
	pron	<1snAk2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{bistort} (senses 1, 2)}. {~} Also called: {snakeweed}.
snakes and ladders	0.
	syl	snakes and lad+ders
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a board game in which players move counters along a series of squares by means of dice. A ladder provides a short cut to a square nearer the finish and a snake obliges a player to return to a square nearer the start.
snake's head	0.
	syl	snake's head
	pos	n.
	def	a European fritillary plant, of damp meadows, having purple-and-white chequered flowers.
snakeskin	0.
	syl	snake+skin
	pron	<1snAk2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a snake, esp. when made into a leather valued for handbags, shoes, etc.
snakier	infl
	head	snaky
	syl	snak:i+er
	pos	adj.
snakiest	infl
	head	snaky
	syl	snak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
snaky	1.
	syl	snak:y
	pron	<1snAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a snake; sinuous.
snaky	2.
	syl	snak:y
	pron	<1snAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	treacherous or insidious.
snaky	3.
	syl	snak:y
	pron	<1snAki>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with snakes.
snaky	4.
	syl	snak:y
	pron	<1snAki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	angry or bad-tempered.
snakily	sub
	head	snaky
	syl	snak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
snakiness	sub
	head	snaky
	syl	snak:i+ness
	pos	n.
snap	ety	C15: from Middle Low German or Middle Dutch snappen to seize; related to Old Norse snapa to snuffle
snaps	infl
	head	snap
	syl	snaps
	pos	vb.
snapping	infl
	head	snap
	syl	snap+ping
	pos	vb.
snapped	infl
	head	snap
	syl	snapped.
	pos	vb.
snap	1.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break suddenly, esp. with a sharp sound.
snap	2.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a sudden sharp cracking sound.
snap	3.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give way or collapse suddenly, esp. from strain.
snap	4.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move, close, etc., or cause to move, close, etc., with a sudden sharp sound.
snap	5.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a sudden or abrupt way.
snap	6.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at or up
	def	to seize something suddenly or quickly.
snap	7.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to bite at (something) bringing the jaws rapidly together.
snap	8.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak (words) sharply or abruptly.
snap	9.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of eyes
	def	to flash or sparkle.
snap	10.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take a snapshot of (something).
snap	11.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	to fire a quick shot without taking deliberate aim.
snap	12.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	American football.
	def	to put (the ball) into play by sending it back from the line of scrimmage to a teammate.
snap	13.a.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dismiss with contempt.
snap	13.b.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to defy.
snap out of it	14.
	head	snap
	syl	snap out of it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to recover quickly, esp. from depression, anger, or illness.
snap	15.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of breaking suddenly or the sound produced by a sudden breakage.
snap	16.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden sharp sound, esp. of bursting, popping, or cracking.
snap	17.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a catch, clasp, or fastener that operates with a snapping sound.
snap	18.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden grab or bite.
snap	19.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the sudden release of something such as elastic thread.
snap	20.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a brisk movement of the thumb against one or more fingers.
snap	21.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin crisp biscuit.
	exam	1	ginger snaps.
snap	22.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {snapshot}.
snap	23.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	vigour, liveliness, or energy.
snap	24.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a task or job that is easy or profitable to do.
snap	25.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a short spell or period, esp. of cold weather.
snap	26.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	food, esp. a packed lunch taken to work.
snap	27.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a card game in which the word is called when two cards of equal value are turned up on the separate piles dealt by each player.
snap	28.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	done on the spur of the moment, without consideration.
	exam	1	a snap decision.
snap	29.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	closed or fastened with a snap. {~}
snap	30.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	n.
	def	with a snap.
snap	31.a.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the word called while playing snap.
snap	31.b.
	syl	snap
	pron	<sn@p>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation used to draw attention to the similarity of two things. {~} See also {snap up}.
snapless	sub
	head	snap
	syl	snap+less
	pos	adj.
snappable	sub
	head	snap
	syl	snap+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
snappingly	sub
	head	snap
	syl	snap+ping+ly
	pos	adv.
snapback	0.
	syl	snap+back
	pron	<1sn@p2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden rebound or change in direction.
snap bean	1.
	syl	snap bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various bean plants that are cultivated in the U.S. for their crisp edible unripe pods.
snap bean	2.
	syl	snap bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the pod of such a plant.
snap bean	xref
	syl	snap bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See also {string bean}.
snapdragon	0.
	syl	snap+drag:on
	pron	<1sn@p2dr@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several scrophu?!laria?!ceous chiefly Old World plants of the genus esp. of the Mediterranean region, having spikes of showy white, yellow, pink, red, or purplish flowers. Also called: {antirrhinum}.
snap fastener	0.
	syl	snap fas+ten+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {press stud}.
snapper	infl
	or	snappers
	syl	snap+per
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snappers	infl
	head	snapper
	or	snapper
	syl	snap+pers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snapper	1.
	syl	snap+per
	pron	<1sn@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	any large sharp-toothed percoid food fish of the family of warm and tropical coastal regions. See also {red snapper}.
snapper	2.
	syl	snap+per
	pron	<1sn@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian sparid food fish, that has a pinkish body covered with blue spots.
snapper	3.
	syl	snap+per
	pron	<1sn@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {bluefish} or the {snapping turtle}.
snapper	4.
	syl	snap+per
	pron	<1sn@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that snaps.
snapper up	0.
	syl	snap+per up
	pos	n.
	def	a person who snaps up bargains, etc.
snapping beetle	0.
	syl	snap+ping bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {click beetle}.
snapping turtle	0.
	syl	snap+ping tur+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any large aggressive North American river turtle of the family esp. ({common snapping turtle}) , having powerful hooked jaws and a rough shell. Also called: {snapper}.
snappier	infl
	head	snappy
	syl	snap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
snappiest	infl
	head	snappy
	syl	snap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
snappy	1.
	syl	snap+py
	pron	<1sn@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {snappish}. apt to speak sharply or irritably.
snappy	2.
	syl	snap+py
	pron	<1sn@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {snappish}. apt to snap or bite.
snappy	3.
	syl	snap+py
	pron	<1sn@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	crackling in sound.
	exam	1	a snappy fire.
snappy	4.
	syl	snap+py
	pron	<1sn@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	brisk, sharp, or chilly.
	exam	1	a snappy pace;
	exam	2	snappy weather.
snappy	5.
	syl	snap+py
	pron	<1sn@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	smart and fashionable.
	exam	1	a snappy dresser.
make it snappy	6.
	head	snappy
	syl	make it snappy.
	qual	Slang.
	def	be quick&! hurry up&!
snappily	sub
	head	snappy
	syl	snap+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
snappiness	sub
	head	snappy
	syl	snap+pi+ness
	pos	n.
snap ring	0.
	syl	snap ring
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	another name for {karabiner}.
snap roll	0.
	syl	snap roll
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre in which an aircraft makes a fast roll.
snapshot	0.
	syl	snap+shot
	pron	<1sn@p2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal photograph taken with a simple camera. Often shortened to {snap}.
snap up	1.
	syl	snap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to avail oneself of eagerly and quickly.
	exam	1	she snapped up the bargains.
snap up	2.
	syl	snap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interrupt abruptly.
snare	ety	Old English sneare, from Old Norse snara; related to Old High German snaraha 
snare	H1.1.
	syl	snare
	pron	<sne*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for trapping birds or small animals, esp. a flexible loop that is drawn tight around the prey.
snare	H1.2.
	syl	snare
	pron	<sne*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for removing certain tumours, consisting of a wire loop that may be drawn tight around their base to sever or uproot them.
snare	H1.3.
	syl	snare
	pron	<sne*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that traps or entangles someone or something unawares.
snare	H1.4.
	syl	snare
	pron	<sne*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch birds or small animals with a snare.
snare	H1.5.
	syl	snare
	pron	<sne*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch or trap in or as if in a snare; capture by trickery.
snareless	sub
	head	snare
	syl	snare+less
	pos	adj.
snarer	sub
	head	snare
	syl	snar+er
	pos	n.
snaringly	sub
	head	snare
	syl	snar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
snare	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch snaer or Middle Low German snare string; related to Gothic sn*_orj*_o basket
snare	H2.0.
	syl	snare
	pron	<sne*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a set of gut strings wound with wire fitted against the lower drumhead of a snare drum. They produce a rattling sound when the drum is beaten. See {snare drum}.
snare drum	0.
	syl	snare drum
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a cylindrical drum with two drumheads, the upper of which is struck and the lower fitted with a snare. See {snare%2}.
snarl	ety	C16: of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German snarren, Middle Dutch snarren to drone
snarl	H1.1.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to growl viciously, baring the teeth.
snarl	H1.2.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or express (something) viciously or angrily.
snarl	H1.3.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a vicious growl, utterance, or facial expression.
snarl	H1.4.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of snarling.
snarler	sub
	head	snarl
	syl	snarl+er
	pos	n.
snarlingly	sub
	head	snarl
	syl	snarl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
snarly	sub
	head	snarl
	syl	snarl:y
	pos	adj.
snarl	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Swedish snarel noose, Old Norse snara #7snare %1
snarl	H2.1.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a tangled mass of thread, hair, etc.
snarl	H2.2.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a complicated or confused state or situation.
snarl	H2.3.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot in wood.
snarl	H2.4.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to be, become, or make tangled or complicated.
snarl	H2.5.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to confuse mentally.
snarl	H2.6.
	syl	snarl
	pron	<sna:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flute or emboss (metal) by hammering on a tool held against the under surface.
snarler	sub
	head	snarl
	syl	snarl+er
	pos	n.
snarly	sub
	head	snarl
	syl	snarl:y
	pos	adj.
snarl-up	0.
	syl	snarl-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a confusion, obstruction, or tangle, esp. a traffic jam.
snatch	ety	C13 snacchen; related to Middle Dutch snakken to gasp, Old Norse snaka to sniff around
snatch	1.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize or grasp (something) suddenly or peremptorily.
	exam	1	he snatched the chocolate out of my hand.
snatch	2.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to seize or attempt to seize suddenly.
snatch	3.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take hurriedly.
	exam	1	to snatch some sleep.
snatch	4.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove suddenly.
	exam	1	she snatched her hand away.
snatch	5.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain, win, or rescue, esp. narrowly.
	exam	1	they snatched victory in the closing seconds.
snatch	6.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in weightlifting
	def	to lift (a weight) with a snatch.
snatch one's time	7.
	head	snatch
	syl	snatch one's time.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to leave a job, taking whatever pay is due. {~}
snatch	8.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act of snatching.
snatch	9.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	a fragment or small incomplete part.
	exam	1	snatches of conversation.
snatch	10.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	a brief spell.
	exam	1	snatches of time off.
snatch	11.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Weightlifting.
	def	a lift in which the weight is raised in one quick motion from the floor to an overhead position.
snatch	12.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an act of kidnapping.
snatch	13.
	syl	snatch
	pron	<sn@C>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a robbery.
	exam	1	a diamond snatch.
snatcher	sub
	head	snatch
	syl	snatch+er
	pos	n.
snatch block	0.
	syl	snatch block
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a block that can be opened so that a rope can be inserted from the side, without threading it through from the end.
snatchier	infl
	head	snatchy
	syl	snatch:i+er
	pos	adj.
snatchiest	infl
	head	snatchy
	syl	snatch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
snatchy	0.
	syl	snatch:y
	pron	<1sn@Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	disconnected or spasmodic.
snatchily	sub
	head	snatchy
	syl	snatch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
snath	ety	C16: variant of earlier snead, from Old English sn*_@ad, of obscure origin
snathe	alt
	head	snath
	or	snath
	syl	snathe
	pron	<snA@d>
	pos	n.
snath	0.
	or	snathe
	syl	snath
	pron	<sn@T>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle of a scythe.
snazzy	ety	C20: perhaps from #7sn (#7appy +#7j) #7azzy 
snazzier	infl
	head	snazzy
	syl	snaz+zi+er
	pos	adj.
snazziest	infl
	head	snazzy
	syl	snaz+zi+est.
	pos	adj.
snazzy	0.
	syl	snaz+zy
	pron	<1sn@zi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. esp. of clothes
	def	stylishly and often flashily attractive.
snazzily	sub
	head	snazzy
	syl	snaz+zi+ly
	pos	adv.
snazziness	sub
	head	snazzy
	syl	snaz+zi+ness
	pos	n.
SNCC	0.
	syl	SNCC
	pron	<snik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; acronym for
	def	Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (1960-69) and Student National Coordinating Committee (from 1969); a civil-rights organi?!zation, formed originally to organize voter registration among Southern Negroes. SNCC has become increasingly militant and has adopted Black power as its goal.
SNCF	0.
	syl	SNCF
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Soci*'et*'e Nationale des Chemins de Fer: the French national railway system.
sneak	ety	Old English sn*_ican to creep; from Old Norse sn*_ikja to hanker after &- #!sneak@.y adj. &- #!sneak@.i+ly adv. &- #!sneak@.i+ness n.
sneak	1.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along, off, in, etc.
	def	to move furtively.
sneak	2.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in a cowardly or underhand manner.
sneak	3.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring, take, or put stealthily.
sneak	4.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to tell tales (esp. in schools).
sneak	5.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to steal.
sneak	6.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by off, out, away, etc.
	def	to leave unobtrusively.
sneak	7.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts in an underhand or cowardly manner, esp. as an informer.
sneak	8.a.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stealthy act or movement.
sneak	8.b.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sneak attack.
sneak	9.
	syl	sneak
	pron	<snEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an unobtrusive departure.
sneakers	0.
	syl	sneak+ers
	pron	<1snEk*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	canvas shoes with rubber soles worn for sports or informally.
sneaking	1.
	syl	sneak+ing
	pron	<1snEkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting in a furtive or cowardly way.
sneaking	2.
	syl	sneak+ing
	pron	<1snEkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	secret.
	exam	1	a sneaking desire to marry a millionaire.
sneaking	3.
	syl	sneak+ing
	pron	<1snEkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	slight but nagging (esp. in the phrase {a sneaking suspicion}) .
sneakingly	sub
	head	sneaking
	syl	sneak+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sneakingness	sub
	head	sneaking
	syl	sneak+ing+ness
	pos	n.
sneak preview	0.
	syl	sneak pre+view
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a screening of a film at an unexpected time to test audience reaction before its release.
sneak thief	0.
	syl	sneak thief
	pos	n.
	def	a person who steals paltry articles from premises, which he enters through open doors, windows, etc.
sneck	ety	C15 snekk, of uncertain origin
sneck	1.
	syl	sneck
	pron	<snek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small squared stone used in a rubble wall to fill spaces between stones of different height.
sneck	2.
	syl	sneck
	pron	<snek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	the latch or catch of a door or gate.
sneck	3.
	syl	sneck
	pron	<snek>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly northern Brit.
	def	to fasten (a latch).
sned	ety	Old English sn*_@adan 
sneds	infl
	head	sned
	syl	sneds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
snedding	infl
	head	sned
	syl	sned+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
snedded	infl
	head	sned
	syl	sned+ded.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sned	0.
	syl	sned
	pron	<sned>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to lop off or prune.
sneer	ety	C16: perhaps from Low Dutch; compare North Frisian sneere contempt
sneer	1.
	syl	sneer
	pron	<sni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a facial expression of scorn or contempt, typically with the upper lip curled.
sneer	2.
	syl	sneer
	pron	<sni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scornful or contemptuous remark or utterance.
sneer	3.
	syl	sneer
	pron	<sni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assume a facial expression of scorn or contempt.
sneer	4.
	syl	sneer
	pron	<sni*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or utter (something) in a scornful or contemptuous manner.
sneerer	sub
	head	sneer
	syl	sneer+er
	pos	n.
sneerful	sub
	head	sneer
	syl	sneer+ful
	pos	adj.
sneering	sub
	head	sneer
	syl	sneer+ing
	pos	adj. n.
sneeringly	sub
	head	sneer
	syl	sneer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sneeze	ety	Old English fn*_eosan (unattested); related to Old Norse fn*_ysa, Middle High German fn*_usen, Greek pneuma breath
sneeze	1.
	syl	sneeze
	pron	<snEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expel air from the nose involuntarily, esp. as the result of irritation of the nasal mucous membrane. {~}
sneeze	2.
	syl	sneeze
	pron	<snEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or sound of sneezing.
sneezeless	sub
	head	sneeze
	syl	sneeze+less
	pos	adj.
sneezer	sub
	head	sneeze
	syl	sneez+er
	pos	n.
sneezy	sub
	head	sneeze
	syl	sneez:y
	pos	adj.
sneeze at	0.
	syl	sneeze at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually with a negative
	def	to dismiss lightly.
	exam	1	his offer is not to be sneezed at.
sneezewort	0.
	syl	sneeze+wort
	pron	<1snEz2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, having daisy-like flowers and long grey-green leaves, which cause sneezing when powdered: family (composites). See also {yarrow}.
Snell's law	ety	C17: named after Willebrord Snell (1591-1626), Dutch physicist
Snell's law	0.
	syl	Snell's law
	pron	<snelz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the principle that the ratio of the sine of the angle of incidence to the sine of the angle of refraction is constant when a light ray passes from one medium to another.
snib	1.
	syl	snib
	pron	<snib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	the bolt or fastening of a door, window, etc. {~} {snibs, snib+bing, snibbed}.
snib	2.
	syl	snib
	pron	<snib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to bolt or fasten (a door).
snick	ety	C18: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse snikka to whittle, Swedish snicka 
snick	1.
	syl	snick
	pron	<snik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cut; notch.
snick	2.
	syl	snick
	pron	<snik>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot in thread, etc.
snick	3.a.
	syl	snick
	pron	<snik>
	pos	n.
	def	a glancing blow off the edge of the bat.
snick	3.b.
	syl	snick
	pron	<snik>
	pos	n.
	def	the ball so hit.
snick	4.
	syl	snick
	pron	<snik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a small corner or notch in (material, etc.).
snick	5.
	syl	snick
	pron	<snik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to hit (the ball) with a snick.
snicker	ety	C17: probably of imitative origin
snicker	1.
	syl	snick+er
	pron	<1snik*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	another word, esp. U.S., for {snigger}.
snicker	2.
	syl	snick+er
	pron	<1snik*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to whinny.
snickeringly	sub
	head	snicker
	syl	snick+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
snickersnee	ety	C17 stick or snee, from Dutch steken to #7{stick %2}#7+ snijen to cut
snickersnee	1.
	syl	snick:er+snee
	pron	<1snik*2snE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a knife for cutting or thrusting.
snickersnee	2.
	syl	snick:er+snee
	pron	<1snik*2snE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a fight with knives.
snicket	ety	of obscure origin
snicket	0.
	syl	snick+et
	pron	<1snikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a passageway between walls or fences.
snide	ety	C19: of unknown origin
snide	1.
	syl	snide
	pron	<snId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a remark, etc.
	def	maliciously derogatory; supercilious.
snide	2.
	syl	snide
	pron	<snId>
	pos	adj.
	def	counterfeit; sham. {~}
snide	3.
	syl	snide
	pron	<snId>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	sham jewellery.
snideness	sub
	head	snide
	syl	snide+ness
	pos	n.
sniff	ety	C14: probably related to snivelen to #7snivel 
sniff	1.
	syl	sniff
	pron	<snif>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inhale through the nose, usually in short rapid audible inspirations, as for the purpose of identifying a scent or for clearing a congested nasal passage.
sniff	2.
	syl	sniff
	pron	<snif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to perceive or attempt to perceive (a smell) by inhaling through the nose. {~}
sniff	3.
	syl	sniff
	pron	<snif>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or sound of sniffing.
sniff	4.
	syl	sniff
	pron	<snif>
	pos	vb.
	def	a smell perceived by sniffing, esp. a faint scent.
sniffer	sub
	head	sniff
	syl	sniff+er
	pos	n.
sniffingly	sub
	head	sniff
	syl	sniff+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sniff at	0.
	syl	sniff at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express contempt or dislike for.
sniffle	1.
	syl	snif+fle
	pron	<1snifL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to breathe audibly through the nose, as when the nasal passages are congested.
sniffle	2.
	syl	snif+fle
	pron	<1snifL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, sound, or an instance of sniffling.
sniffler	sub
	head	sniffle
	syl	snif+fler
	pos	n.
snuffles	alt
	head	sniffles
	or	sniffles
	syl	snuf+fles
	pos	n.
the	1.
	head	sniffles
	syl	the.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a cold in the head.
sniffles	2.
	or	snuffles
	syl	snif+fles
	pron	<1snifLz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the sniffling that sometimes accompanies weeping or prolonged crying.
sniff out	0.
	syl	sniff out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detect through shrewdness or instinct.
sniffier	infl
	head	sniffy
	syl	snif+fi+er
	pos	adj.
sniffiest	infl
	head	sniffy
	syl	snif+fi+est.
	pos	adj.
sniffy	0.
	syl	snif+fy
	pron	<1snifi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	contemptuous or disdainful. &- {#!sniff@.i+ly} &- {#!sniff@.i+ness}
snifter	ety	C19: perhaps from dialect snifter to sniff, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Danish snifta (obsolete) to sniff
snifter	1.
	syl	snif+ter
	pron	<1snift*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pear-shaped glass with a short stem and a bowl that narrows towards the top so that the aroma of brandy or some other liqueur is retained.
snifter	2.
	syl	snif+ter
	pron	<1snift*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a small quantity of alcoholic drink.
snigger	ety	C18: variant of #7snicker  &- #!snig+ger+ing+ly or U.S. #!snick+er+ing+ly adv.
snicker	alt
	head	snigger
	or	snigger
	syl	snick+er
	pron	<1snik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
snigger	1.
	or	snicker
	syl	snig+ger
	pron	<1snig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sly or disrespectful laugh, esp. one partly stifled. {~}
snigger	2.
	or	snicker
	syl	snig+ger
	pron	<1snig*>
	pos	n.
	def	to utter such a laugh.
sniggle	ety	C17: from C15 snig young eel
sniggle	1.
	syl	snig+gle
	pron	<1snigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fish for eels by dangling or thrusting a baited hook into cavities.
sniggle	2.
	syl	snig+gle
	pron	<1snigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch (eels) by sniggling.
sniggle	3.
	syl	snig+gle
	pron	<1snigL>
	pos	n.
	def	the baited hook used for sniggling eels.
sniggler	sub
	head	sniggle
	syl	snig+gler
	pos	n.
snip	ety	C16: from Low German, Dutch snippen; related to Middle High German snipfen to snap the fingers
snips	infl
	head	snip
	syl	snips
	pos	vb.
snipping	infl
	head	snip
	syl	snip+ping
	pos	vb.
snipped	infl
	head	snip
	syl	snipped.
	pos	vb.
snip	1.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or clip with a small quick stroke or a succession of small quick strokes, esp. with scissors or shears.
snip	2.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of snipping.
snip	3.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of scissors or shears closing.
snip	4.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snipping}. a small piece of anything, esp. one that has been snipped off.
snip	5.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cut made by snipping.
snip	6.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an informal word for {bargain}.
snip	7.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something easily done; cinch.
snip	8.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a small or insignificant person or thing, esp. an irritating or insolent one.
snip	9.
	syl	snip
	pron	<snip>
	pos	interj.
	usage	often reiterated
	def	a representation of the sound of scissors or shears closing.
snipe	ety	C14: from Old Norse sn*_ipa; related to Old High German snepfa Middle Dutch snippe 
snipes	alt
	head	snipe
	or	snipe
	syl	snipes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snipe	1.
	or	snipes
	syl	snipe
	pron	<snIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various birds of the genus (or and related genera, such as ({common} or {Wilson's snipe}) , of marshes and river banks, having a long straight bill: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
snipe	2.
	or	snipes
	syl	snipe
	pron	<snIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar related birds, such as certain sandpipers and curlews.
snipe	3.
	or	snipes
	syl	snipe
	pron	<snIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a shot, esp. a gunshot, fired from a place of concealment.
snipe	4.
	or	snipes
	syl	snipe
	pron	<snIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to attack (a person or persons) with a rifle from a place of concealment.
snipe	5.
	or	snipes
	syl	snipe
	pron	<snIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to criticize adversely a person or persons from a position of security.
snipe	6.
	or	snipes
	syl	snipe
	pron	<snIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt or shoot snipe.
snipelike	sub
	head	snipe
	syl	snipe+2like
	pos	adj.
snipefish	infl
	or	snipefishes
	syl	snipe+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snipefishes	infl
	head	snipefish
	or	snipefish
	syl	snipe+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snipefish	0.
	syl	snipe+fish
	pron	<1snIp2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any teleost fish of the family of tropical and temperate seas, having a deep body, long snout, and a single long dorsal fin: order (sea horses, etc.). Also called: {bellows fish}.
snipe fly	ety	named after the snipe because its flight resembles that of the bird
snipe fly	0.
	syl	snipe fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various predatory dipterous flies of the family (or such as of Europe, having an elongated body and long legs.
sniper	0.
	syl	snip+er
	pron	<1snIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rifleman who fires from a concealed place, esp. a military marksman assigned to single out and shoot enemy soldiers from a concealed position.
sniperscope	0.
	syl	snip:er+scope
	pron	<1snIp*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a snooperscope designed to be attached to a rifle or other weapon.
snippet	0.
	syl	snip+pet
	pron	<1snipit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small scrap or fragment. &- {#!snip+py} &- {#!snip+pi+ly} &- {#!snip+pi+ness} {#!snip+pet@.i+ness}
snips	0.
	syl	snips
	pron	<snips>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a small pair of shears used for cutting sheet metal. Also called: {tin snips}.
snitch	ety	C17: of unknown origin &- #!snitch+er n.
snitch	1.
	syl	snitch
	pron	<sniC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to steal; take, esp. in an underhand way.
snitch	2.
	syl	snitch
	pron	<sniC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to act as an informer. {~}
snitch	3.
	syl	snitch
	pron	<sniC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an informer; telltale.
snivel	ety	C14 snivelen; related to Old English snyflung mucus, Dutch snuffelen to smell out, Old Norse snoppa snout
snivels	infl
	head	snivel
	or	snivels
	syl	sniv+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
snivelling	infl
	head	snivel
	or	sniveling
	syl	sniv+el+ling
	pos	vb.
snivelled	infl
	head	snivel
	or	sniveled
	syl	sniv+elled
	pos	vb.
sniveling	infl
	head	snivel
	or	snivelling
	syl	sniv+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
sniveled	infl
	head	snivel
	or	snivelled
	syl	sniv+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
snivel	1.
	syl	sniv+el
	pron	<1snivL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sniffle as a sign of distress, esp. contemptibly. {$D.@T} to@T utter@T (something)@T tearfully; @T whine.
snivel	2.
	syl	sniv+el
	pron	<1snivL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a runny nose.
snivel	3.
	syl	sniv+el
	pron	<1snivL>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of snivelling.
sniveller	sub
	head	snivel
	syl	sniv+el+ler
	pos	n.
snivelly	sub
	head	snivel
	syl	sniv+el+ly
	pos	adj.
snob	ety	C18 (in the sense: shoemaker; hence, C19: a person who flatters those of higher station, etc.): of unknown origin
snob	1.
	syl	snob
	pron	<snob>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who strives to associate with those of higher social status and who behaves condescendingly to others. Compare {inverted snob}.
snob	2.
	syl	snob
	pron	<snob>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having similar pretensions with regard to his tastes, etc..
	exam	1	an intellectual snob.
snobbery	sub
	head	snob
	syl	snob+ber:y
	pos	n.
snobbish	sub
	head	snob
	syl	snob+bish
	pos	adj.
snobbishly	sub
	head	snob
	syl	snob+bish+ly
	pos	adv.
snobbishness	sub
	head	snob
	or	snobbism
	syl	snob+bish+ness
	pos	n.
snobbism	sub
	head	snob
	or	snobbishness
	syl	snob+bism
	pos	n.
SNOBOL	0.
	syl	SNOBOL
	pron	<1sn*ubol>
	pos	n.
	def	String Oriented Symbolic Language: a computer-programming language for handling strings of symbols.
Sno-Cat	0.
	syl	Sno-Cat
	pron	<1sn*u2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of snowmobile.
snog	ety	of obscure origin
snogs	infl
	head	snog
	syl	snogs
	pos	vb.
snogging	infl
	head	snog
	syl	snog+ging
	pos	vb.
snogged	infl
	head	snog
	syl	snogged.
	pos	vb.
snog	1.
	syl	snog
	pron	<snog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to kiss and cuddle.
snog	2.
	syl	snog
	pron	<snog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	the act of kissing and cuddling.
snood	ety	Old English sn*_od; of obscure origin
snood	1.
	syl	snood
	pron	<snu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a pouchlike hat, often of net, loosely holding a woman's hair at the back.
snood	2.
	syl	snood
	pron	<snu:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a headband, esp. one formerly worn by young unmarried women in Scotland.
snood	3.
	syl	snood
	pron	<snu:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine (the hair) in a snood.
snook	ety	C17: from Dutch snoek pike
snooks	alt
	head	snook
	or	snook
	syl	snooks.
	pron	<snu:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snook	H1.0.
	or	snooks
	syl	snook
	pron	<snu:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of several large game fishes of the genus esp. of tropical American marine and fresh waters: family (robalos).
snook	ety	C19: of obscure origin
snook	H2.0.
	syl	snook
	pron	<snu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a rude gesture, made by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers of the hand outstretched (esp. in the phrase {cock a snook) }.
snooker	ety	C19: of unknown origin
snooker	1.
	syl	snook+er
	pron	<1snu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a game played on a billiard table with 15 red balls, six balls of other colours, and a white cue ball. The object is to pot the balls in a certain order.
snooker	2.
	syl	snook+er
	pron	<1snu:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot in which the cue ball is left in a position such that another ball blocks the object ball. The opponent is then usually forced to play the cue ball off a cushion.
snooker	3.
	syl	snook+er
	pron	<1snu:k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leave (an opponent) in an unfavourable position by playing a snooker.
snooker	4.
	syl	snook+er
	pron	<1snu:k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (someone) in a difficult situation.
snoop	ety	C19: from Dutch snoepen to eat furtively
snoop	1.
	syl	snoop
	pron	<snu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by about or around
	def	to pry into the private business of others.
snoop	2.
	syl	snoop
	pron	<snu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who pries into the business of others.
snoop	3.
	syl	snoop
	pron	<snu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act or instance of snooping.
snooper	sub
	head	snoop
	syl	snoop+er
	pos	n.
snoopy	sub
	head	snoop
	syl	snoop:y
	pos	adj.
snooperscope	0.
	syl	snoop:er+scope
	pron	<1snu:p*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military, U.S.
	def	an instrument that enables the user to see objects in the dark by illuminating the object with infrared radiation and converting the reflected radiation to a visual image.
snoot	ety	C20: variant of #7snout 
snoot	0.
	syl	snoot
	pron	<snu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the nose.
snootier	infl
	head	snooty
	syl	snoot:i+er
	pos	adj.
snootiest	infl
	head	snooty
	syl	snoot:i+est.
	pos	adj.
snooty	1.
	syl	snoot:y
	pron	<1snu:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	aloof or supercilious.
snooty	2.
	syl	snoot:y
	pron	<1snu:ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	snobbish or exclusive.
	exam	1	a snooty restaurant.
snootily	sub
	head	snooty
	syl	snoot:i+ly
	pos	adv.
snootiness	sub
	head	snooty
	syl	snoot:i+ness
	pos	n.
snooze	ety	C18: of unknown origin
snooze	1.
	syl	snooze
	pron	<snu:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take a brief light sleep.
snooze	2.
	syl	snooze
	pron	<snu:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a nap.
snoozer	sub
	head	snooze
	syl	snooz+er
	pos	n.
snoozy	sub
	head	snooze
	syl	snooz:y
	pos	adj.
snore	ety	C14: of imitative origin; related to Middle Low German, Middle Dutch snorken; see #7snort 
snore	1.
	syl	snore
	pron	<snc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to breathe through the mouth and nose while asleep with snorting sounds caused by the soft palate vibrating.
snore	2.
	syl	snore
	pron	<snc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of snoring.
snorer	sub
	head	snore
	syl	snor+er
	pos	n.
snorkel	ety	C20: from German Schnorchel; related to German schnarchen to #7snore 
snorkel	1.
	syl	snor+kel
	pron	<1snc:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device allowing a swimmer to breathe while face down on the surface of the water, consisting of a bent tube fitting into the mouth and projecting above the surface.
snorkel	2.
	syl	snor+kel
	pron	<1snc:kL>
	pos	n.
	usage	on a submarine
	def	a retractable vertical device containing air-intake and exhaust pipes for the engines and general ventilation: its use permits extended periods of submergence at periscope depth.
snorkel	3.
	syl	snor+kel
	pron	<1snc:kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swim with a snorkel.
Snorri Sturluson	0.
	syl	Snor:ri Stur:lu:son
	pron	<1snc:ri> <1stR:l*sN>
	pos	n.
	def	1179-1241, Icelandic historian and poet; author of or (??1222), containing a collection of Norse myths and a treatise on poetry, and the sagas of the Norwegian kings from their mythological origins to the 12th century.
snort	ety	C14 snorten; probably related to snoren to #7snore 
snort	1.
	syl	snort
	pron	<snc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exhale forcibly through the nostrils, making a characteristic noise.
snort	2.
	syl	snort
	pron	<snc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a person
	def	to express contempt or annoyance by such an exhalation.
snort	3.
	syl	snort
	pron	<snc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a contemptuous or annoyed manner.
snort	4.
	syl	snort
	pron	<snc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a forcible exhalation of air through the nostrils, esp. (of persons) as a noise of contempt or annoyance.
snort	5.
	syl	snort
	pron	<snc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snorter}. a short drink, esp. an alcoholic one.
snortingly	sub
	head	snort
	syl	snort+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
snorter	1.
	syl	snort+er
	pron	<1snc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that snorts.
snorter	2.
	syl	snort+er
	pron	<1snc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	something outstandingly impressive or difficult.
snorter	3.
	syl	snort+er
	pron	<1snc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	something or someone ridiculous.
snot	ety	Old English gesnot; related to Old High German snuzza, Norwegian, Danish snot, German schneuzen to blow one's nose
snot	1.
	syl	snot
	pron	<snot>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually considered vulgar
	def	nasal mucus or discharge.
snot	2.
	syl	snot
	pron	<snot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually considered vulgar
	def	a contemptible person.
snottier	infl
	head	snotty
	syl	snot+ti+er
	pos	adj.
snottiest	infl
	head	snotty
	syl	snot+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
snotty	1.
	syl	snot+ty
	pron	<1snoti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	considered vulgar
	def	dirty with nasal discharge.
snotty	2.
	syl	snot+ty
	pron	<1snoti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	considered vulgar
	def	contemptible; nasty.
snotty	3.
	syl	snot+ty
	pron	<1snoti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	considered vulgar
	def	snobbish; conceited.
snotties	infl
	head	snotty
	syl	snot+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snotty	4.
	syl	snot+ty
	pron	<1snoti>
	pos	n.
	usage	considered vulgar
	def	a slang word for {midshipman}.
snottily	sub
	head	snotty
	syl	snot+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
snottiness	sub
	head	snotty
	syl	snot+ti+ness
	pos	n.
snout	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old Norse snyta, Middle Low German, Middle Dutch sn*_ute 
snout	1.
	syl	snout
	pron	<snaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the head of a vertebrate, esp. a mammal, consisting of the nose, jaws, and surrounding region, esp. when elongated.
snout	2.
	syl	snout
	pron	<snaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part of the head of such insects as weevils.
snout	3.
	syl	snout
	pron	<snaut>
	pos	n.
	def	anything projecting like a snout, such as a nozzle.
snout	4.
	syl	snout
	pron	<snaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person's nose.
snout	5.
	syl	snout
	pron	<snaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a cigarette or tobacco.
have (got) a snout on	6.
	head	snout
	syl	have (got) a snout on.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to have a grudge against (someone).
snouted	sub
	head	snout
	syl	snout+ed
	pos	adj.
snoutless	sub
	head	snout
	syl	snout+less
	pos	adj.
snoutlike	sub
	head	snout
	syl	snout+2like
	pos	adj.
snout beetle	0.
	syl	snout bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{weevil} (sense 1)}.
snow	ety	Old English sn*_aw; related to Old Norse snj*_or, Gothic snaiws, Old High German sn*_eo, Greek nipha 
snow	1.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	precipitation from clouds in the form of flakes of ice crystals formed in the upper atmosphere.
snow	2.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of snowflakes on the ground.
snow	3.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall of such precipitation.
snow	4.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling snow in whiteness, softness, etc.
snow	5.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the random pattern of white spots on a television or radar screen, produced by noise in the receiver and occurring when the signal is weak or absent.
snow	6.a.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	cocaine crystals.
snow	6.b.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	heroin in powder form.
snow	7.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {carbon dioxide snow}.
snow	8.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	with it as subject
	def	to be the case that snow is falling.
snow	9.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive, foll. by over, under, in, or up
	def	to cover or confine with a heavy fall of snow.
snow	10.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often with it as subject
	def	to fall or cause to fall as or like snow.
snow	11.
	syl	snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to deceive or overwhelm with elaborate often insincere talk. See {snow job}.
be snowed under	12.
	head	snow
	syl	be snowed under.
	def	to be overwhelmed, esp. with paperwork.
snowless	sub
	head	snow
	syl	snow+less
	pos	adj.
snowlike	sub
	head	snow
	syl	snow+2like
	pos	adj.
C (harles) P (ercy)	infl
	head	Snow
	syl	C (harles) P (ercy)
	pos	n.
Snow	0.
	syl	Snow
	pron	<sn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Snow. born 1905, English novelist and physicist. His novels include the series (1949-70).
snowball	1.
	syl	snow+ball
	pron	<1sn*u2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	snow pressed into a ball for throwing, as in play.
snowball	2.
	syl	snow+ball
	pron	<1sn*u2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a drink made of advocaat and lemonade.
snowball	3.
	syl	snow+ball
	pron	<1sn*u2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dance started by one couple who separate and choose different partners. The process continues until all present are dancing. {~}
snowball	4.
	syl	snow+ball
	pron	<1sn*u2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase rapidly in size, importance, etc.
snowball	5.
	syl	snow+ball
	pron	<1sn*u2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw snowballs at.
snowball tree	0.
	syl	snow+ball tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of several caprifoliaceous shrubs of the genus esp. var. a sterile cultivated variety with spherical clusters of white or pinkish flowers.
snowberries	infl
	head	snowberry
	syl	snow+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snowberry	1.
	syl	snow+ber:ry
	pron	<1sn*ub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several caprifoliaceous shrubs of the genus esp. cultivated for their small pink flowers and white berries.
snowberry	2.
	syl	snow+ber:ry
	pron	<1sn*ub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {waxberry}. any of the berries of such a plant.
snowberry	3.
	syl	snow+ber:ry
	pron	<1sn*ub*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other white-berried plants.
snowbird	1.
	syl	snow+bird
	pron	<1sn*u2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with very white skin, esp. a tourist in a sunny climate.
snowbird	2.
	syl	snow+bird
	pron	<1sn*u2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person addicted to cocaine, or sometimes heroin.
snow-blind	0.
	syl	snow-blind
	pos	adj.
	def	temporarily unable to see or having impaired vision because of the intense reflection of sunlight from snow.
snow blindness	sub
	head	snow-blind
	syl	snow blind+ness
	pos	n.
snowblink	0.
	syl	snow+blink
	pron	<1sn*u2bliGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish glare in the sky reflected from snow. Compare {iceblink}.
snowbound	0.
	syl	snow+bound
	pron	<1sn*u2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	confined to one place by heavy falls or drifts of snow; snowed-in.
snow bunting	0.
	syl	snow bunt+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a bunting, of northern and arctic regions, having a white plumage with dark markings on the wings, back, and tail.
snowcap	0.
	syl	snow+cap
	pron	<1sn*u2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cap of snow, as on top of a mountain.
snowcapped	sub
	head	snowcap
	syl	snow+2capped
	pos	adj.
snow devil	0.
	syl	snow dev+il
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a whirling column of snow.
Snowdon	0.
	syl	Snow+don
	pron	<1sn*udN>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in NW Wales, in Gwynedd: the highest peak in Wales. Height: 1085 m (3560 ft.).
Snowdonia	1.
	syl	Snow+don:i:a
	pron	<sn*u1d*unia>
	pos	n.
	def	a massif in NW Wales, in Gwynedd, the highest peak being Snowdon.
Snowdonia	2.
	syl	Snow+don:i:a
	pron	<sn*u1d*unia>
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in NW Wales, in Gwynedd and Clwyd: includes the Snowdonia massif in the north. Area: 2189 sq. km (845 sq. miles).
snowdrift	0.
	syl	snow+drift
	pron	<1sn*u2drift>
	pos	n.
	def	a bank of deep snow driven together by the wind.
snowdrop	0.
	syl	snow+drop
	pron	<1sn*u2drop>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several amaryllidaceous plants of the Eurasian genus esp. having drooping white bell-shaped flowers that bloom in early spring.
snowdrop tree	0.
	syl	snow+drop tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {silver bell}.
snowfall	1.
	syl	snow+fall
	pron	<1sn*u2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall of snow.
snowfall	2.
	syl	snow+fall
	pron	<1sn*u2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the amount of snow received in a specified place and time.
snowfield	0.
	syl	snow+field
	pron	<1sn*u2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a large area of permanent snow.
snowflake	1.
	syl	snow+flake
	pron	<1sn*u2flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the mass of small thin delicate arrangements of ice crystals that fall as snow.
snowflake	2.
	syl	snow+flake
	pron	<1sn*u2flAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various European amaryllidaceous plants of the genus such as ({spring snowflake}) , that have white nodding bell-shaped flowers.
snow goose	0.
	syl	snow goose
	pos	n.
	def	a North American goose, (or or having a white plumage with black wing tips.
snow grass	0.
	syl	snow grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various grey-green grasses of the genus of SE Australian mountain regions.
snow gum	0.
	syl	snow gum
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sallee}.
snow-in-summer	0.
	syl	snow-in-sum:mer
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{dusty miller} (sense 1)}.
snow job	0.
	syl	snow job
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an instance of deceiving or overwhelming someone with elaborate often insincere talk.
snow leopard	0.
	syl	snow leop+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a large feline mammal, of mountainous regions of central Asia, closely related to the leopard but having a long pale brown coat marked with black rosettes. Also called: {ounce}.
snow line	0.
	syl	snow line
	pos	n.
	def	the altitudinal or latitudinal limit of permanent snow.
snowmen	infl
	head	snowman
	syl	snow+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snowman	0.
	syl	snow+man
	pron	<1sn*u2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure resembling a man, made of packed snow.
snowmobile	0.
	syl	snow+mo:bile
	pron	<1sn*um*2bEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle for travelling on snow, esp. one with caterpillar tracks and front skis.
snow-on-the-mountain	0.
	syl	snow-on-the-moun:tain
	pos	n.
	def	a North American euphorbia?!ceous plant, having white-edged leaves and showy white bracts surrounding small flowers.
snow plant	0.
	syl	snow plant
	pos	n.
	def	a saprophytic plant, of mountain pine forests of W North America, having a fleshy scaly reddish stalk, no leaves, and pendulous scarlet flowers that are often produced before the snow melts: family
snowplough	1.
	syl	snow+plough
	pron	<1sn*u2plau>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement or vehicle for clearing away snow.
snowplough	2.
	syl	snow+plough
	pron	<1sn*u2plau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a technique of turning the points of the skis inwards to turn or stop.
snowshed	0.
	syl	snow+shed
	pron	<1sn*u2Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	a shelter built over an exposed section of railway track to prevent its blockage by snow.
snowshoe	1.
	syl	snow+shoe
	pron	<1sn*u2Su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a device to facilitate walking on snow, esp. a racket-shaped frame with a network of thongs stretched across it.
snowshoes	infl
	head	snowshoe
	syl	snow+shoes
	pos	vb.
snowshoeing	infl
	head	snowshoe
	syl	snow+shoe+ing
	pos	vb.
snowshoed	infl
	head	snowshoe
	syl	snow+shoed.
	pos	vb.
snowshoe	2.
	syl	snow+shoe
	pron	<1sn*u2Su:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or go using snowshoes.
snowshoer	sub
	head	snowshoe
	syl	snow+2sho+er
	pos	n.
snowshoe harabbit	alt
	head	snowshoe hare
	or	snowshoe hare
	syl	snow+shoe harab+bit
	pos	n.
snowshoe hare	0.
	or	snowshoe harabbit
	syl	snow+shoe hare
	pos	n.
	def	a N North American hare, having brown fur in summer, white fur in winter, and heavily furred feet.
snowstorm	0.
	syl	snow+storm
	pron	<1sn*u2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm with heavy snow.
snow tyre	0.
	syl	snow tyre
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle tyre with deep treads and ridges to give improved grip on snow and ice.
snow-white	1.
	syl	snow-white
	pos	adj.
	def	white as snow.
snow-white	2.
	syl	snow-white
	pos	adj.
	def	pure as white snow.
snowier	infl
	head	snowy
	syl	snow:i+er
	pos	adj.
snowiest	infl
	head	snowy
	syl	snow:i+est.
	pos	adj.
snowy	1.
	syl	snow:y
	pron	<1sn*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or abounding in snow.
	exam	1	snowy hills.
snowy	2.
	syl	snow:y
	pron	<1sn*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by snow.
	exam	1	snowy weather.
snowy	3.
	syl	snow:y
	pron	<1sn*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling snow in whiteness, purity, etc.
snowily	sub
	head	snowy
	syl	snow:i+ly
	pos	adv.
snowiness	sub
	head	snowy
	syl	snow:i+ness
	pos	n.
snowy egret	0.
	syl	snow:y eg+ret
	pos	n.
	def	a small American egret, having a white plumage, yellow legs, and a black bill.
Snowy Mountains	0.
	syl	Snow:y Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE Australia, part of the Australian Alps: famous hydroelectric scheme. Also called (Austral. informal): {the Snowy, the Snowies}. &- {Snow@.y Moun+tain}
snowy owl	0.
	syl	snow:y owl
	pos	n.
	def	a large owl, of tundra regions, having a white plumage flecked with brown.
Snowy River	0.
	syl	Snow:y Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Australia, rising in SE New South Wales: waters diverted through a system of dams and tunnels across the watershed into the Murray and Murrumbidgee Rivers for hydroelectric power and to provide water for irrigation. Length: 426 km (265 miles).
SNP	0.
	syl	SNP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Scottish National Party.
snr	alt
	head	Snr
	or	Snr
	syl	snr.
Snr	0.
	or	snr
	syl	Snr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	senior.
snub	ety	C14: from Old Norse snubba to scold; related to Norwegian, Swedish dialect snubba to cut short, Danish snubbe 
snubs	infl
	head	snub
	syl	snubs
	pos	sn^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
snubbing	infl
	head	snub
	syl	snub+bing
	pos	sn^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
snubbed	infl
	head	snub
	syl	snubbed.
	pos	sn^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
snub	1.
	syl	snub
	pos	sn^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insult (someone) deliberately.
snub	2.
	syl	snub
	pos	sn^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop or check the motion of (a boat, horse, etc.) by taking turns of a rope or cable around a post or other fixed object.
snub	3.
	syl	snub
	pos	sn^b; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to reprimand.
snub	4.
	syl	snub
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a deliberately insulting act or remark.
snub	5.a.
	syl	snub
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an elastic shock absorber attached to a mooring line.
snub	5.b.
	syl	snub
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a snub rope.
snub	6.
	syl	snub
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	short and blunt. See also {snub-nosed}.
snubber	sub
	head	snub
	syl	snub+ber
	pos	n.
snubbingly	sub
	head	snub
	syl	snub+bing+ly
	pos	adv.
snubby	sub
	head	snub
	syl	snub+by
	pos	adj.
snub-nosed	1.
	syl	snub-nosed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a short turned-up nose.
snub-nosed	2.
	syl	snub-nosed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pistol
	def	having an extremely short barrel.
snuck	0.
	syl	snuck
	pos	sn^k; vb.
	qual	U.S., not standard.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {sneak}.
snuff	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch snuffen to snuffle, ultimately of imitative origin
snuff	H1.1.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inhale through the nose.
snuff	H1.2.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at; esp. of an animal
	def	to examine by sniffing.
snuff	H1.3.
	syl	snuff
	pos	n.
	def	an act or the sound of snuffing.
snuffer	sub
	head	snuff
	syl	snuff+er
	pos	n.
snuffingly	sub
	head	snuff
	syl	snuff+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
snuff	ety	C17: from Dutch snuf, shortened from snuftabale, literally: tobacco for snuffing; see #7snuff %1
snuff	H2.1.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; n.
	def	finely powdered tobacco for sniffing up the nostrils or less commonly for chewing.
snuff	H2.2.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; n.
	def	a small amount of this.
snuff	H2.3.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; n.
	def	any powdered substance, esp. one for sniffing up the nostrils.
snuff	H2.4.a.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; n.
	def	in good health or in good condition.
snuff	H2.4.b.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	not easily deceived.
snuff	H2.5.
	syl	snuff
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use or inhale snuff.
snuffer	sub
	head	snuff
	syl	snuff+er
	pos	n.
snuff	ety	C14 snoffe, of obscure origin
snuff	H3.1.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to extinguish (a light from a naked flame, esp. a candle).
snuff	H3.2.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut off the charred part of (the wick of a candle, etc.).
snuff	H3.3.
	syl	snuff
	pos	sn^f; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to suppress; put an end to.
snuff it	4.
	head	snuff
	syl	snuff it.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to die.
snuff	H3.5.
	syl	snuff
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the burned portion of the wick of a candle.
snuffbox	0.
	syl	snuff+box
	pron	<1sn^f2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a container, often of elaborate ornamental design, for holding small quantities of snuff.
snuffer	1.
	syl	snuf+fer
	pron	<1sn^f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cone-shaped implement for ex?!tin?!guish?!ing candles.
snuffer	2.
	syl	snuf+fer
	pron	<1sn^f*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an instrument resembling a pair of scissors for trimming the wick or extinguishing the flame of a candle.
snuffer	3.
	syl	snuf+fer
	pron	<1sn^f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who takes snuff.
snuffle	ety	C16: from Low German or Dutch snuffelen; see #7snuff %1#7, snivel 
snuffle	1.
	syl	snuf+fle
	pron	<1sn^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to breathe noisily or with difficulty.
snuffle	2.
	syl	snuf+fle
	pron	<1sn^fL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to say or speak in a nasal tone.
snuffle	3.
	syl	snuf+fle
	pron	<1sn^fL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to snivel.
snuffle	4.
	syl	snuf+fle
	pron	<1sn^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or the sound of snuffling.
snuffle	5.
	syl	snuf+fle
	pron	<1sn^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	a nasal tone or voice.
the snuffles	6.
	head	snuffle
	syl	the snuffles.
	def	a condition characterized by snuffling.
snuffler	sub
	head	snuffle
	syl	snuf+fler
	pos	n.
snuffly	sub
	head	snuffle
	syl	snuf+fly
	pos	adj.
snuffier	infl
	head	snuffy
	syl	snuff:i+er
	pos	adj.
snuffiest	infl
	head	snuffy
	syl	snuff:i+est.
	pos	adj.
snuffy	1.
	syl	snuff:y
	pron	<1sn^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling snuff.
snuffy	2.
	syl	snuff:y
	pron	<1sn^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or smelling of snuff.
snuffy	3.
	syl	snuff:y
	pron	<1sn^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant; disagreeable.
snuffiness	sub
	head	snuffy
	syl	snuff:i+ness
	pos	n.
snug	ety	C16 (in the sense: prepared for storms (used of a ship)): related to Old Icelandic sn*"oggr short-haired, Swedish snygg tidy, Low German sn*"ogger smart
snugger	infl
	head	snug
	syl	snug+ger
	pos	sn^g; adj.
snuggest	infl
	head	snug
	syl	snug+gest.
	pos	sn^g; adj.
snug	1.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	def	comfortably warm and well-protected; cosy.
	exam	1	the children were snug in bed during the blizzard.
snug	2.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	def	small but comfortable.
	exam	1	a snug cottage.
snug	3.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	def	well-ordered; compact.
	exam	1	a snug boat.
snug	4.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	def	sheltered and secure.
	exam	1	a snug anchorage.
snug	5.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	def	fitting closely and comfortably.
snug	6.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	def	offering safe concealment. {~}
snug	7.
	syl	snug
	pos	sn^g; adj.
	usage	in Britain and Ireland
	def	one of the bars in certain pubs, offering intimate seating for only a few persons.
snugs	infl
	head	snug
	syl	snugs
	pos	vb.
snugging	infl
	head	snug
	syl	snug+ging
	pos	vb.
snugged	infl
	head	snug
	syl	snugged.
	pos	vb.
snug	8.
	syl	snug
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become comfortable and warm.
snug	9.
	syl	snug
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to make (a vessel) ready for a storm by lashing down gear.
snugly	sub
	head	snug
	syl	snug+ly
	pos	adv.
snugness	sub
	head	snug
	syl	snug+ness
	pos	n.
snuggeries	infl
	head	snuggery
	syl	snug+ger:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
snuggery	1.
	syl	snug+ger:y
	pron	<1sn^g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a cosy and comfortable place or room.
snuggery	2.
	syl	snug+ger:y
	pron	<1sn^g*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {snug} (sense 7).
snuggle	ety	C17: frequentative #7snug (vb.)
snuggle	1.
	syl	snug+gle
	pron	<1sn^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by down, up, or together
	def	to nestle into or draw close to (somebody or something) for warmth or from affection.
snuggle	2.
	syl	snug+gle
	pron	<1sn^gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of snuggling.
snye	ety	from Canadian French chenail, from French chenal #7channel 
snye	0.
	syl	snye
	pron	<snI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a side channel of a river.
so	ety	Old English sw*_a; related to Old Norse sv*_a, Old High German s*_o, Dutch zoo #e Usage. Careful writers of formal English consider it poor style to use so as a conjunction, to indicate either purpose (he did it so he could feel happier) or result (he could not do it so he did not try) . In the former case in order to should be used instead and in the latter case and so or and therefore would be more acceptable.
so	H1.1.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	foll. by an adjective or adverb and a correlative clause often introduced by that
	def	to such an extent.
	exam	1	the river is so dirty that it smells.
so	H1.2.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	used with a negative; it replaces the first as in an equative comparison
	def	to the same extent as.
	exam	1	she is not so old as you.
so	H1.4.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the state or manner expressed or implied.
	exam	1	they're happy and will remain so.
so	H1.5.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	not used with a negative; foll. by an auxiliary verb or do, have, or be used as main verbs
	def	also; likewise.
	exam	1	I can speak Spanish and so can you.
so	H1.6.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	provided that.
and so on	7.
	head	so
	or	forth
	syl	and so on
	def	and continuing similarly.
just so	8.
	head	so
	syl	just so.
	def	arranged with precision.
or so	9.
	head	so
	syl	or so.
	def	approximately.
	exam	1	fifty or so people came to see me.
quite so	10.
	head	so
	syl	quite so.
	def	I agree; exactly.
so be it	11.
	head	so
	syl	so be it.
	def	used to express agreement or resignation.
so	H1.12.a.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	a certain degree or amount (of).
so	H1.12.b.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	a lot (of).
	exam	1	it's just so much non?!sense.
so	H1.13.a.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	no more can or need be said about.
so	H1.13.b.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	used to express contempt for something that has failed.
	exam	1	so much for your bright idea.
so	H1.14.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; often foll. by that
	def	in order (that).
	exam	1	to die so that you might live.
so	H1.15.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; often foll. by that
	def	with the consequence (that).
	exam	1	he was late home, so that there was trouble.
so as	16.
	head	so
	syl	so as.
	usage	subordinating; often foll. by that; takes an infinitive
	def	in order (to).
	exam	1	to slim so as to lose weight.
so	xref
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
so	H1.17.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	in consequence; hence.
	exam	1	she wasn't needed, so she left.
so	H1.18.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	used to introduce a sentence expressing resignation, amazement, or sarcasm.
	exam	1	so you're publishing a book&!
so	H1.19.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	thereupon; and then.
	exam	1	and so we ended up in France.
so	H1.20.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	used to introduce a sentence or clause to add emphasis.
	exam	1	he's crazy, so he is.
so what	21.
	head	so
	syl	so what&!
	qual	Informal.
	def	what importance does that have??
so	H1.22.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	pron.
	def	used to substitute for a clause or sentence, which may be understood.
	exam	1	you'll stop because I said so.
so	H1.23.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	used with is, was, etc.
	def	factual; true.
	exam	1	it can't be so.
so	H1.24.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of agreement, surprise, etc.
so	H2.0.
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a variant spelling of {soh}.
So	0.
	syl	So.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	south(ern).
so	1.
	syl	s.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	seller's option.
so	2.
	syl	s.o.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	shipping order.
SO	0.
	syl	S.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Stationery Office.
soak	ety	Old English s*_ocian to cook; see #7suck 
soak	1.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make, become, or be thoroughly wet or saturated, esp. by immersion in a liquid.
soak	2.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or into; of a liquid
	def	to penetrate or permeate.
soak	3.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in or up; of a permeable solid
	def	to take in (a liquid) by absorption.
	exam	1	the earth soaks up rainwater.
soak	4.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out or out of
	def	to remove by immersion in a liquid.
	exam	1	she soaked the stains out of the dress.
soak	5.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	to heat (a metal) prior to working.
soak	6.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drink excessively or make or become drunk.
soak	7.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to overcharge.
soak	8.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to put in pawn.
soak	9.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of immersing in a liquid or the period of immersion.
soak	10.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid in which something may be soaked, esp. a solution containing detergent.
soak	11.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {soakage} (sense 3).
soak	12.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a heavy rainfall.
soak	13.
	syl	soak
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who drinks to excess.
soaker	sub
	head	soak
	syl	soak+er
	pos	n.
soakingly	sub
	head	soak
	syl	soak+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
soakage	1.
	syl	soak+age
	pron	<1s*ukiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or a period in which a permeable substance is soaked in a liquid.
soakage	2.
	syl	soak+age
	pron	<1s*ukiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid that has been soaked up or has seeped out.
soakage	3.
	syl	soak+age
	pron	<1s*ukiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {soak}. a small pool of water or swampy patch.
soakaway	0.
	syl	soak+a:way
	pron	<1s*uk*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a pit filled with rubble, etc., into which rain or waste water drains.
so-and-sos	infl
	head	so-and-so
	syl	so-and-sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
so-and-so	1.
	syl	so-and-so
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person whose name is forgotten or ignored.
	exam	1	so-and-so came to see me.
so-and-so	2.
	syl	so-and-so
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Euphemistic.
	def	a person or thing regarded as unpleasant or difficult.
	exam	1	which so-and-so broke my razor??
soap	ety	Old English s*_ape; related to Old High German seipfa, Old French savon, Latin s*_ap*_o 
soap	1.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a cleaning or emulsifying agent made by reacting animal or vegetable fats or oils with potassium or sodium hydroxide. Soaps often contain colouring matter and perfume and act by emulsifying grease and lowering the surface tension of water, so that it more readily penetrates open materials such as textiles. See also {detergent}.
soap	2.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any metallic salt of a fatty acid, such as palmitic or stearic acid. See also {metallic soap}.
soap	3.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	flattery or persuasive talk (esp. in the phrase {soft soap) }.
soap	4.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	money, esp. for bribery.
no soap	5.
	head	soap
	syl	no soap.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	not possible or successful.
soap	6.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply soap to.
soap	7.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to diminish in size, strength, etc., as a cake of soap does with use.
soap	8.a.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flatter or talk persuasively to.
soap	8.b.
	syl	soap
	pron	<s*up>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to bribe.
soapless	sub
	head	soap
	syl	soap+less
	pos	adj.
soaplike	sub
	head	soap
	syl	soap+2like
	pos	adj.
soapbark	1.
	syl	soap+bark
	pron	<1s*up2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {quillai}. a W South American rosaceous tree, with undivided evergreen leaves and small white flowers.
soapbark	2.
	syl	soap+bark
	pron	<1s*up2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {quillai bark}. the inner bark of this tree, formerly used as soap and as a source of saponin.
soapbark	3.
	syl	soap+bark
	pron	<1s*up2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees or shrubs that have a bark similar to this.
soapberries	infl
	head	soapberry
	syl	soap+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soapberry	1.
	syl	soap+ber:ry
	pron	<1s*up2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chiefly tropical American sapindaceous trees of the genus esp. (or having pulpy fruit containing saponin.
soapberry	2.
	syl	soap+ber:ry
	pron	<1s*up2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	a related plant, of the southwestern U.S.
soapberry	3.
	syl	soap+ber:ry
	pron	<1s*up2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these trees.
soapberry	xref
	syl	soap+ber:ry
	pron	<1s*up2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {chinaberry}.
soapbox	1.
	syl	soap+box
	pron	<1s*up2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box or crate for packing soap.
soapbox	2.
	syl	soap+box
	pron	<1s*up2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a crate used as a platform for speech-making.
soapbox	3.
	syl	soap+box
	pron	<1s*up2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's homemade racing cart consisting of a wooden box set on a wooden frame with wheels and a steerable front axle.
soap bubble	1.
	syl	soap bub+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a bubble formed from soapy water.
soap bubble	2.
	syl	soap bub+ble
	pos	n.
	def	something that is ephemeral but attractive.
soapolallie	ety	from #7soap (#7berry) #7+ lallie (compare -lolly as in #7loblolly) 
soapolallie	0.
	syl	soap:o+lal+lie
	pron	<1s*up*2l@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a drink made by crushing soapberries.
soap opera	ety	C20: so called because manufacturers of soap were typical sponsors
soap opera	0.
	syl	soap op+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a serialized drama, usually dealing with domestic themes and characterized by sentimentality, broadcast on radio or television.
soaprock	alt
	head	soapstone
	or	soapstone
	syl	soap+rock
	pos	n.
soapstone	0.
	or	soaprock
	syl	soap+stone
	pron	<1s*up2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a massive compact variety of talc, used for making tabletops, hearths, ornaments, etc. Also called: {steatite}.
soapsuds	0.
	syl	soap+suds
	pron	<1s*up2s^dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	foam or lather made from soap.
soapsudsy	sub
	head	soapsuds
	syl	soap+2suds:y
	pos	adj.
soapwort	0.
	syl	soap+wort
	pron	<1s*up2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, having rounded clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers and leaves that were formerly used as a soap substitute. Also called: {bouncing Bet}.
soapier	infl
	head	soapy
	syl	soap:i+er
	pos	adj.
soapiest	infl
	head	soapy
	syl	soap:i+est.
	pos	adj.
soapy	1.
	syl	soap:y
	pron	<1s*upi>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or covered with soap.
	exam	1	soapy water.
soapy	2.
	syl	soap:y
	pron	<1s*upi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or characteristic of soap.
soapy	3.
	syl	soap:y
	pron	<1s*upi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	flattering or persuasive.
soapily	sub
	head	soapy
	syl	soap:i+ly
	pos	adv.
soapiness	sub
	head	soapy
	syl	soap:i+ness
	pos	n.
soar	ety	C14: from Old French essorer, from Vulgar Latin exaur*_are (unattested) to expose to the breezes, from Latin #7{ex -%1}#7+ aura a breeze
soar	1.
	syl	soar
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise or fly upwards into the air.
soar	2.
	syl	soar
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a bird, aircraft, etc.
	def	to glide while maintaining altitude by the use of ascending air currents.
soar	3.
	syl	soar
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise or increase in volume, size, etc..
	exam	1	soaring prices.
soar	4.
	syl	soar
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of soaring.
soar	5.
	syl	soar
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the altitude attained by soaring.
soarer	sub
	head	soar
	syl	soar+er
	pos	n.
soaringly	sub
	head	soar
	syl	soar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
M'ario	infl
	head	Soares
	syl	M*'a:ri:o
	pron	<1m*riu>
	pos	n.
Soares	0.
	syl	Soa:res
	pron	Portuguese <1swariS>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Portuguese statesman; prime minister of Portugal (1976-77; since 1978).
sob	ety	C12: probably from Low German; compare Dutch sabben to suck
sobs	infl
	head	sob
	syl	sobs
	pos	vb.
sobbing	infl
	head	sob
	syl	sob+bing
	pos	vb.
sobbed	infl
	head	sob
	syl	sobbed.
	pos	vb.
sob	1.
	syl	sob
	pron	<sob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to weep with convulsive gasps.
sob	2.
	syl	sob
	pron	<sob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with sobs.
sob	3.
	syl	sob
	pron	<sob>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (oneself) to be in a specified state by sobbing.
	exam	1	to sob oneself to sleep.
sob	4.
	syl	sob
	pron	<sob>
	pos	n.
	def	a convulsive gasp made in weeping.
sobber	sub
	head	sob
	syl	sob+ber
	pos	n.
sobbingly	sub
	head	sob
	syl	sob+bing+ly
	pos	adv.
sobful	sub
	head	sob
	syl	sob+ful
	pos	adj.
sobeit	0.
	syl	so+be:it
	pron	<s*u1bEit>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	provided that.
sober	ety	C14 sobre, from Old French, from Latin s*_obrius 
sober	1.
	syl	so+ber
	pron	<1s*ub*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not drunk.
sober	2.
	syl	so+ber
	pron	<1s*ub*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not given to excessive indulgence in drink or any other activity.
sober	3.
	syl	so+ber
	pron	<1s*ub*>
	pos	adj.
	def	sedate and rational.
	exam	1	a sober attitude to a problem.
sober	4.
	syl	so+ber
	pron	<1s*ub*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours
	def	plain and dull or subdued.
sober	5.
	syl	so+ber
	pron	<1s*ub*>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from exaggeration or speculation.
	exam	1	he told us the sober truth.
sober	6.
	syl	so+ber
	pron	<1s*ub*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to make or become less intoxicated, reckless, etc.
soberingly	sub
	head	sober
	syl	so+ber+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
soberly	sub
	head	sober
	syl	so+ber+ly
	pos	adv.
soberness	sub
	head	sober
	syl	so+ber+ness
	pos	n.
Garfield St Aubrun	infl
	head	Sobers
	syl	Gar:field St. Au:brun.
	pos	n.
Sobers	0.
	syl	So:bers
	pron	<1s*ub*z>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1936, West Indian cricketer; one of the finest all-rounders of all time.
Sobranje	0.
	syl	So+bran+je
	pron	<s*u1bra:nji>
	pos	n.
	def	the legislature of Bulgaria.
sobriety	1.
	syl	so+bri+e:ty
	pron	<s*u1brI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being sober.
sobriety	2.
	syl	so+bri+e:ty
	pron	<s*u1brI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of refraining from excess.
sobriety	3.
	syl	so+bri+e:ty
	pron	<s*u1brI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being serious or sedate.
sobriquet	ety	C17: from French soubriquet, of uncertain origin
soubriquet	alt
	head	sobriquet
	or	sobriquet
	syl	sou+bri+quet
	pron	<1s*ubri2kA>
	pos	n.
sobriquet	0.
	or	soubriquet
	syl	so+bri+quet
	pron	<1s*ubri2kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous epithet, assumed name, or nickname.
sob sister	0.
	syl	sob sis+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a journalist, esp. a woman, on a newspaper or magazine who gives advice in reply to readers' letters and writes articles of sentimental appeal.
sob story	0.
	syl	sob sto+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a tale of personal distress intended to arouse sympathy, esp. one offered as an excuse or apology.
soc	alt
	head	Soc
	or	Soc
	syl	soc.
Soc	1.
	or	soc
	syl	Soc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	socialist.
Soc	2.
	or	soc
	syl	Soc.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	society.
socage	ety	C14: from Anglo-French, from soc #7soke 
socage	1.
	syl	soc+age
	pron	<1sokiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	the tenure of land by certain services, esp. of an agricultural nature.
socage	2.
	syl	soc+age
	pron	<1sokiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	English law.
	def	the freehold tenure of land.
socager	sub
	head	socage
	syl	soc+ag+er
	pos	n.
so-called	0.a.
	syl	so-called
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	designated or styled by the name or word mentioned, esp. (in the speaker's opinion) incorrectly.
	exam	1	a so-called genius.
soccer	0.a.
	syl	soc+cer
	pron	<1sok*>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which two teams of eleven players try to kick or head a ball into their opponent's goal, only the goalkeeper on either side being allowed to touch the ball with his hands and arms.
soccer	0.b.
	syl	soc+cer
	pron	<1sok*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a soccer player.
	def	Also called: {Association Football}.
So-ch'e	alt
	head	Soche
	or	Soche
	syl	So-ch'e
	pron	<1s*u1Ce>
	pos	n.
Soche	0.
	or	So-ch'e
	syl	So+che
	pron	<1s*u1Ce>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W China, in the W Sinkiang-Uighur AR: a centre of the caravan trade between China, India, and Transcaspian Soviet areas. Also called: {Yarkand}.
Sochi	0.
	syl	So+chi
	pron	Russian <1scCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in the SW Soviet Union, in the Krasnodar Territory on the Black Sea: hot mineral springs. Pop.: 247000 (1975 est.).
sociable	ety	C16: via French from Latin soci*_abilis, from soci*_are to unite, from socius an associate
sociable	1.
	syl	so+cia+ble
	pron	<1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	friendly or companionable.
sociable	2.
	syl	so+cia+ble
	pron	<1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an occasion
	def	providing the opportunity for friendliness and conviviality. {~}
sociable	3.
	syl	so+cia+ble
	pron	<1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {social} (sense 9).
sociable	4.
	syl	so+cia+ble
	pron	<1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a type of open carriage with two seats facing each other.
sociability	sub
	head	sociable
	or	sociableness
	syl	so+cia+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
sociableness	sub
	head	sociable
	or	sociability
	syl	so+cia+ble+ness
	pos	n.
sociably	sub
	head	sociable
	syl	so+cia+bly
	pos	adv.
social	ety	C16: from Latin soci*_alis companionable, from socius a comrade
social	1.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	living or preferring to live in a community rather than alone.
social	2.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to human society or any of its subdivisions.
social	3.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the experience, behaviour, and interaction of persons forming groups.
social	4.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or having the purpose of promoting companionship, communal activities, etc..
	exam	1	a social club.
social	5.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or engaged in social services.
	exam	1	a social worker.
social	6.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or considered appropriate to a certain class of society, esp. one thought superior.
social	7.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of certain species of insects
	def	living together in organized colonies.
	exam	1	social bees.
social	8.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant species
	def	growing in clumps, usually over a wide area.
social	9.
	syl	so+cial
	pron	<1s*uS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal gathering, esp. of an organized group, to promote companionship, communal activity, etc.
socially	sub
	head	social
	syl	so+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
socialness	sub
	head	social
	syl	so+cial+ness
	pos	n.
social accounting	0.
	syl	so+cial ac+count+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of the economy by sectors leading to the calculation and publication of economic statistics, such as gross national product and national income. Also called: {national accounting}.
social anthropology	0.
	syl	so+cial an+thro+pol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology that deals with cultural and social phenomena such as kinship systems or beliefs, esp. of nonliterate peoples.
social assistance	1.
	syl	so+cial as+sis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary allowance paid to various groups of people by the state to supplement their income or their national insurance benefits; welfare; relief. See also {social security, supplementary benefit}.
social assistance	2.
	syl	so+cial as+sis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	a government programme that provides for such benefits.
social climber	0.
	syl	so+cial climb+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks advancement to a higher social class, esp. by obsequious behaviour. Sometimes shortened to {climber}.
social climbing	sub
	head	social climber
	syl	so+cial climb+ing
	pos	n.
social compact	alt
	head	social contract
	or	social contract
	syl	so+cial com+pact
	pos	n.
social contract	0.
	or	social compact
	syl	so+cial con+tract
	pos	n.
	usage	in the theories of Rousseau and others
	def	an agreement, entered into by individuals, that results in the formation of the state or of organized society, the prime motive being the desire for protection, which entails the surrender of some or all personal liberties.
Social Credit	0.
	syl	So+cial Cred+it
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Canada
	def	a right-wing Populist political party, movement, or doctrine based on the socio-economic theories of Major Clifford H. Douglas (1879-1952), an English engineer.
Social Crediter	sub
	head	Social Credit
	syl	So+cial Cred+it+er
	pos	n.
social democracy	0.
	syl	so+cial de+moc+ra+cy
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the beliefs, principles, practices, or programme of a Social Democratic Party or of social democrats.
social democratic	sub
	head	social democracy
	syl	so+cial dem:o+crat+ic
	pos	adj.
social democrat	1.
	syl	so+cial dem:o+crat
	pos	n.
	def	any socialist who believes in the gradual transformation of capitalism into democratic socialism.
social democrat	2.
	syl	so+cial dem:o+crat
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a member of a Social Democratic Party.
Social Democratic Party	1.
	syl	So+cial Dem:o+crat+ic Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two major political parties in West Germany: founded 1875. It was originally Marxist but now strives for democratic socialism by gradual reform within the parliamentary system.
Social Democratic Party	2.
	syl	So+cial Dem:o+crat+ic Par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	any of the similar parties in many other countries.
social evolution	0.
	syl	so+cial ev:o+lu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the process of social development from an early simple type of social organization to one that is complex and highly specialized.
social insurance	0.
	syl	so+cial in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	government insurance providing coverage for the unemployed, the injured, the old, etc.: usually financed by contributions from employers and employees, as well as general government revenue. See also {social security, national insurance, social assistance}.
socialism	1.
	syl	so+cial+ism
	pron	<1s*uS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an economic theory or system in which the means of production, distribution, and exchange are owned by the community collectively, usually through the state. It is characterized by production for use rather than profit, by equality of individual wealth, by the absence of competitive economic activity, and, usually, by government determination of investment, prices, and production levels. Compare {capitalism}.
socialism	2.
	syl	so+cial+ism
	pron	<1s*uS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various social or political theories or movements in which the common welfare is to be achieved through the establishment of a socialist economic system.
socialism	3.
	syl	so+cial+ism
	pron	<1s*uS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist theory
	def	a transitional stage after the proletarian revolution in the development of a society from capitalism to communism: characterized by the distribution of income according to work rather than need.
socialist	1.
	syl	so+cial+ist
	pron	<1s*uS*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter or advocate of socialism or any party promoting socialism ({socialist party) }.
socialist	2.
	syl	so+cial+ist
	pron	<1s*uS*list>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, implementing, or relating to socialism.
socialist	3.
	syl	so+cial+ist
	pron	<1s*uS*list>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to socialists or a socialist party.
socialistic	0.
	syl	so+cial+is+tic
	pron	<2s*uS*1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or sympathizing with socialism.
socialistically	sub
	head	socialistic
	syl	so+cial+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Socialist International	0.
	syl	So+cial+ist In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	an international association of largely anti-Communist Social Democratic Parties founded in Frankfurt in 1951.
Socialist Labor Party	0.
	syl	So+cia+list La+bor Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a minor Marxist party founded in 1876.
socialite	0.
	syl	so+cial+ite
	pron	<1s*uS*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is or seeks to be prominent in fashionable society.
socialities	infl
	head	sociality
	syl	so+ci+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sociality	1.
	syl	so+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2s*uSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency of groups and persons to develop social links and live in communities.
sociality	2.
	syl	so+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2s*uSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being social.
socialisation	alt
	head	socialization
	or	socialization
	syl	so+cial:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2s*uS*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
socialization	1.
	or	socialisation
	syl	so+cial:i+za+tion
	pron	<2s*uS*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the modification from infancy of an individual's behaviour to conform with the demands of social life.
socialization	2.
	or	socialisation
	syl	so+cial:i+za+tion
	pron	<2s*uS*lI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of socializing or the state of being socialized.
socialise	alt
	head	socialize
	or	socialize
	syl	so+cial+ise
	pron	<1s*uS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
socialize	1.
	or	socialise
	syl	so+cial+ize
	pron	<1s*uS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in a friendly or sociable manner.
socialize	2.
	or	socialise
	syl	so+cial+ize
	pron	<1s*uS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare for life in society.
socialize	3.
	or	socialise
	syl	so+cial+ize
	pron	<1s*uS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to alter or create so as to be in accordance with socialist principles, as by nationalization.
socializable	sub
	head	socialize
	or	socialisable
	syl	so+cial+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
socialisable	sub
	head	socialize
	or	socializable
	syl	so+cial+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
socializer	sub
	head	socialize
	or	socialiser
	syl	so+cial+2iz+er
	pos	n.
socialiser	sub
	head	socialize
	or	socializer
	syl	so+cial+2is+er
	pos	n.
social organization	0.
	syl	so+cial or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the formation of a stable structure of relations inside a group, which provides a basis for order and patterns relationships for new members.
social psychology	0.
	syl	so+cial psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the area of psychology concerned with the interaction between individuals and groups and the effect of society on behaviour.
social science	0.
	syl	so+cial sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the study of society and of the relationship of individual members within society, including economics, history, political science, psychology, anthropology, and sociology.
social scientist	sub
	head	social science
	syl	so+cial sci+en+tist
	pos	n.
social secretary	1.
	syl	so+cial sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an organization who arranges its social events.
social secretary	2.
	syl	so+cial sec+re+tar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a personal secretary who deals with private correspondence, etc.
social security	1.
	syl	so+cial se+cu+ri:ty
	pos	n.
	def	public provision for the economic, and sometimes social, welfare of the aged, unemployed, etc., esp. through pensions and other monetary assistance.
social security	2.
	syl	so+cial se+cu+ri:ty
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a government programme designed to provide such assistance.
social services	0.
	syl	so+cial ser+vic:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	welfare activities organized by the state and carried out by trained personnel.
social work	0.
	syl	so+cial work
	pos	n.
	def	any of various social services designed to alleviate the conditions of the poor and aged and to increase the welfare of children.
social worker	sub
	head	social work
	syl	so+cial work+er
	pos	n.
societal	0.
	syl	so+ci+e:tal
	pron	<s*1sI*tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to society, esp. human society or social relations.
societally	sub
	head	societal
	syl	so+1ci+e:tal+ly
	pos	adv.
society	ety	C16: via Old French societ*'e from Latin societ*_as, from socius a comrade
societies	infl
	head	society
	syl	so+ci+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
society	1.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the totality of social relationships among organized groups of human beings or animals.
society	2.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of human organizations generating distinctive cultural patterns and institutions and usually providing protection, security, continuity, and a national identity for its members.
society	3.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	such a system with reference to its mode of social and economic organization or its dominant class.
	exam	1	middle-class society.
society	4.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	those with whom one has companionship.
society	5.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized group of people associated for some specific purpose or on account of some common interest.
	exam	1	a learned society.
society	6.a.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the privileged class of people in a community, esp. as considered superior or fashionable.
society	6.b.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a society woman.
society	7.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the social life and intercourse of such people.
	exam	1	to enter society as a debutante.
society	8.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	companionship; the fact or state of being together with someone else.
	exam	1	I enjoy her society.
society	9.
	syl	so+ci+e:ty
	pron	<s*1sI*ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a small community of plants within a larger association.
Society Islands	0.
	syl	So+ci+e:ty Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Pacific: administratively part of French Polynesia; consists of the Windward Islands and the Leeward Islands; became a French protectorate in 1843 and a colony in 1880. Pop.: 81424 (1967 est.). Area: 1595 sq. km (616 sq. miles).
Society of Friends	0.
	syl	So+ci+e:ty of Friends
	pos	n.
	def	the official name for the {Quakers}.
Society of Jesus	0.
	syl	So+ci+e:ty of Je:sus
	pos	n.
	def	the religious order of the Jesuits, founded by Ignatius Loyola.
Socinian	1.
	syl	So+cin+i:an
	pron	<s*u1sini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of the beliefs of Faustus and Laelius Socinus, who rejected such traditional Christian doctrines as the divinity of Christ, the Trinity, and original sin, and held that those who follow Christ's virtues will be granted salvation.
Socinian	2.
	syl	So+cin+i:an
	pron	<s*u1sini*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Socinians or their beliefs.
Socinianism	sub
	head	Socinian
	syl	So+1cin:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
Faustus	infl
	head	Socinus
	syl	Faus:tus
	pron	<1fc:st*s>
	pos	n.
Socinus	0.
	syl	So:ci:nus
	pron	<s*u1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Italian name 1539-1604, and his uncle, {Lae@.li@.us} (#!li$:l$I$$s), Italian name 1525-62, Italian Protestant theologians and reformers.
socio-	0.
	syl	so:ci:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting social or society.
	exam	1	so?!cio?!eco?!nom?!ic;
	exam	2	sociopolitical;
	exam	3	sociology.
sociobiology	0.
	syl	so+ci:o+bi:ol:o+gy
	pron	<2s*usi*ubI1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of social behaviour in animals and humans.
socioeconomic	0.
	syl	so+ci:o+ec:o+nom+ic
	pron	<2s*usi*u2Ek*1nomik>, <-2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving both economic and social factors.
socioeconomically	sub
	head	socioeconomic
	syl	so+ci:o+2ec:o+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sociol	0.
	syl	sociol.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sociology.
sociolinguistics	0.
	syl	so+ci:o+lin+guis+tics
	pron	<2s*usi*uliG1gwistiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of language in relation to its social context.
sociolinguist	sub
	head	sociolinguistics
	syl	so+ci:o+1lin+guist
	pos	n.
sociolinguistic	sub
	head	sociolinguistics
	syl	so+ci:o+lin+1guis+tic
	pos	adj.
sociology	0.
	syl	so+ci+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2s*usi1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the development, organization, functioning, and classification of human societies.
sociological	sub
	head	sociology
	syl	so+ci:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2s*usi*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
sociologically	sub
	head	sociology
	syl	so+ci:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sociologist	sub
	head	sociology
	syl	so+ci+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
sociometry	0.
	syl	so+ci+om+e:try
	pron	<2s*usi1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of sociological relationships, esp. of preferences, within social groups.
sociometric	sub
	head	sociometry
	syl	so+ci:o+met+ric
	pron	<2s*usi*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
sociometrist	sub
	head	sociometry
	syl	so+ci+1om+e:trist
	pos	n.
sociopath	0.
	syl	so+ci:o+path
	pron	<1s*usi*2p@T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a person who is likely to perform antisocial actions or crimes. Compare {psychopathic personality}.
sociopathic	sub
	head	sociopath
	syl	so+ci:o+1path+ic
	pos	adj.
sociopathy	sub
	head	sociopath
	syl	so+ci+op:a+thy
	pron	<2s*usi1op*Ti>
	pos	n.
sociopolitical	0.
	syl	so+ci:o+po+lit:i+cal
	pron	<2s*usi*up*1litikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving both political and social factors.
sock	ety	Old English socc a light shoe, from Latin soccus, from Greek sukkhos 
sock	H1.1.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth covering for the foot, reaching to between the ankle and knee and worn inside a shoe.
sock	H1.2.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	n.
	def	an insole put in a shoe, as to make it fit better.
sock	H1.3.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a light shoe worn by actors in ancient Greek and Roman comedy, sometimes taken to allude to comic drama in general (as in the phrase {sock and buskin) }. See {buskin}.
sock	H1.4.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {windsock}.
pull one's socks up	5.
	head	sock
	syl	pull one's socks up.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to make a determined effort, esp. in order to regain control of a situation.
put a sock in it	6.
	head	sock
	syl	put a sock in it.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	be quiet&!
sock	H1.7.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with socks.
socked in	8.
	head	sock
	syl	socked in.
	usage	U.S. slang. of an airport
	def	closed by adverse weather conditions.
sock	ety	C17: of obscure origin
sock	H2.1.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to hit with force.
sock it to	2.
	head	sock
	syl	sock it to.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to make a forceful impression on.
sock	H2.3.
	syl	sock
	pron	<sok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a forceful blow.
sock away	0.
	syl	sock a:way
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to save up.
sockdolager	alt
	head	sockdologer
	or	sockdologer
	syl	sock+dol:a+ger
	pron	<sok1dol*J*>
	pos	n.
sockdologer	1.
	or	sockdolager
	syl	sock+dol:o+ger
	pron	<sok1dol*J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a decisive blow or remark.
sockdologer	2.
	or	sockdolager
	syl	sock+dol:o+ger
	pron	<sok1dol*J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	an outstanding person or thing.
socket	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman soket a little ploughshare, from soc, of Celtic origin; compare Cornish soch ploughshare
socket	1.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a device into which an electric plug can be inserted in order to make a connection in a circuit.
socket	2.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	such a device mounted on a wall and connected to the electricity supply. Informal Brit. names: {point, plug}. U.S. name: {outlet}.
socket	3.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a part with an opening or hollow into which some other part, such as a pipe, probe, etc., can be fitted.
socket	4.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a spanner head having a recess suitable to be fitted over the head of a bolt.
socket	5.a.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a bony hollow into which a part or structure fits.
	exam	1	a tooth socket;
	exam	2	an eye socket.
socket	5.b.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	n.
	def	the receptacle of a ball-and-socket joint.
socket	6.
	syl	sock+et
	pron	<1sokit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with or place into a socket.
socket wrench	0.
	syl	sock+et wrench
	pos	n.
	def	a wrench having a handle onto which socketed heads of various sizes can be fitted.
sockeye	ety	by folk etymology from Salishan sukkegh 
sockeye	0.
	syl	sock+eye
	pron	<1sok2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a Pacific salmon, having red flesh and valued as a food fish. Also called: {red salmon}.
socle	ety	C18: via French from Italian zoccolo, from Latin socculus a little shoe, from soccus a #7sock %1
socle	0.
	syl	so+cle
	pron	<1s*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{plinth} (sense 1)}.
socman	ety	C16: from Anglo-Latin socmannus; see #7soke 
sokeman	alt
	head	socman
	or	socman
	syl	soke+man
	pron	<1s*ukm*n>
	pos	n.
socmen	infl
	head	socman
	syl	soc+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
socman	0.
	or	sokeman
	syl	soc+man
	pron	<1sokm*n>, <1s*uk->
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a tenant holding land by socage.
Sokotra	infl
	head	Socotra
	or	Suqutra
	syl	So+ko+tra
	pron	<s*1k*utr*>
	pos	n.
Suqutra	infl
	head	Socotra
	or	Sokotra
	syl	Su+qu+tra
	pron	<s*1k*utr*>
	pos	n.
Socotra	0.
	syl	So+co+tra
	pron	<s*1k*utr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, about 240 km (150 miles) off Cape Guardafui, Somali Republic: administratively part of Southern Yemen. Capital: Tamrida. Area: 3100 sq. km (1200 sq. miles).
Socrates	0.
	syl	Soc:ra:tes
	pron	<1sokr*2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??470-399 #7b.c. , Athenian philosopher, whose beliefs are known only through the writings of his pupils Plato and Xenophon. He taught that virtue was based on knowledge, which was attained by a dialectical process that took into account many aspects of a stated hypothesis. He was indicted for impiety and corruption of youth (399) and was condemned to death. He refused to flee and died by drinking hemlock.
Socratic	1.
	syl	So+crat+ic
	pron	<so1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to Socrates, his methods, etc.
Socratic	2.
	syl	So+crat+ic
	pron	<so1kr@tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who follows the teachings of Socrates.
Socratically	sub
	head	Socratic
	syl	So+1crat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Socraticism	sub
	head	Socratic
	syl	So+1crat:i+2cism
	pos	n.
Socratist	sub
	head	Socratic
	syl	Soc+ra+tist
	pron	<1sokr*tist>
	pos	n.
Socratic irony	0.
	syl	So+crat+ic i:ro+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a means of exposing inconsistencies in a person's opinions by close questioning and the admission of one's own ignorance.
Socratic method	0.
	syl	So+crat+ic meth+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the method of instruction by question and answer used by Socrates in order to elicit from his pupils truths he considered to be implicitly known by all rational beings. Compare {maieutic}.
Socred	1.
	syl	So+cred
	pron	<1s*ukred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a supporter or member of a Social Credit movement or party.
Socred	2.
	syl	So+cred
	pron	<1s*ukred>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	of or relating to Social Credit.
sod	ety	C15: from Low German; compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch sode; related to Old Frisian s*_atha 
sod	H1.1.
	syl	sod
	pron	<sod>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of grass-covered surface soil held together by the roots of the grass; turf.
sod	H1.2.
	syl	sod
	pron	<sod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	the ground. {~} {sods, sod+ding, sod+ded}.
sod	H1.3.
	syl	sod
	pron	<sod>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with sods.
sod	ety	C19: short?!ened from #7sodomite  &- #!sod+ding adj.
sod	H2.1.
	syl	sod
	pron	<sod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a person considered to be obnoxious.
sod	H2.2.
	syl	sod
	pron	<sod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a jocular word for a person.
sod	H2.3.
	syl	sod
	pron	<sod>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a strong exclamation of annoyance. {~} See also {sod off}.
soda	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from sodanum barilla, a plant that was burned to obtain a type of sodium carbonate, perhaps of Arabic origin
soda	1.
	syl	so:da
	pron	<1s*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of simple inorganic compounds of sodium, such as sodium carbonate ({washing soda}) , sodium bicarbonate ({baking soda}) , and sodium hydroxide ({caustic soda}) .
soda	2.
	syl	so:da
	pron	<1s*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {soda water}.
soda	3.
	syl	so:da
	pron	<1s*ud*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fizzy drink.
soda	4.
	syl	so:da
	pron	<1s*ud*>
	pos	n.
	def	the top card of the pack in faro.
soda ash	0.
	syl	so:da ash
	pos	n.
	def	the anhydrous commercial form of sodium carbonate.
soda biscuit	0.
	syl	so:da bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a biscuit leavened with sodium bicarbonate.
soda bread	0.
	syl	so:da bread
	pos	n.
	def	a doughy bread leavened with sodium bicarbonate combined with milk and cream of tartar.
soda fountain	1.
	syl	so:da foun+tain
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a counter that serves drinks, snacks, etc.
soda fountain	2.
	syl	so:da foun+tain
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an apparatus dispensing soda water.
soda jerk	0.
	syl	so:da jerk
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person who serves at a soda fountain.
soda lime	0.
	syl	so:da lime
	pos	n.
	def	a solid mixture of sodium and calcium hydroxides used to absorb carbon dioxide and to dry gases.
sodalite	0.
	syl	so+da+lite
	pron	<1s*ud*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue, grey, yellow, or colourless mineral consisting of sodium aluminium silicate and sodium chloride in cubic crystalline form. It occurs in basic igneous rocks. Formula: Na\4Al\3Si\3O\1\2Cl.
sodality	ety	C16: from Latin sod*_alit*_as fellowship, from sod*_alis a comrade
sodalities	infl
	head	sodality
	syl	so+dal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sodality	1.
	syl	so+dal+i:ty
	pron	<s*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a religious or charitable society.
sodality	2.
	syl	so+dal+i:ty
	pron	<s*u1d@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	fraternity; fellowship.
sodamide	0.
	syl	so+da+mide
	pron	<1s*ud*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline compound used as a dehydrating agent, as a chemical reagent, and in making sodium cyanide. Formula: NaNH\2. Also called: {sodium amide}.
soda nitre	0.
	syl	so:da ni+tre
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chile saltpetre}.
soda pop	0.
	syl	so:da pop
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a fizzy drink.
soda siphon	0.
	syl	so:da si+phon
	pos	n.
	def	a sealed bottle containing and dispensing soda water. The water is forced up a tube reaching to the bottom of the bottle by the pressure of gas above the water. Also called (esp. U.S.): {siphon bottle}.
soda water	0.
	syl	so:da wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an effervescent beverage made by charging water with carbon dioxide under pressure. Sometimes short?!ened to {soda}.
sodden	ety	C13 soden, past participle of #7seethe 
sodden	1.
	syl	sod+den
	pron	<1sodN>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely saturated.
sodden	2.a.
	syl	sod+den
	pron	<1sodN>
	pos	adj.
	def	dulled, esp. by excessive drinking.
sodden	2.b.
	syl	sod+den
	pron	<1sodN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a drink-sodden mind.
sodden	3.
	syl	sod+den
	pron	<1sodN>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavy or doughy, as bread is when improperly cooked.
sodden	4.
	syl	sod+den
	pron	<1sodN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cooked by boiling.
sodden	5.
	syl	sod+den
	pron	<1sodN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sodden.
soddenly	sub
	head	sodden
	syl	sod+den+ly
	pos	adv.
soddenness	sub
	head	sodden
	syl	sod+den+ness
	pos	n.
Frederick	infl
	head	Soddy
	syl	Fred:er:ick.
	pos	n.
Soddy	0.
	syl	Sod:dy
	pron	<1sodi>
	pos	n.
	def	1877-1956, English chemist, whose work on radioactive disintegration led to the discovery of isotopes: Nobel prize for chemistry 1921.
sodium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7soda+ -#7ium 
sodium	0.a.
	syl	so+di:um
	pron	<1s*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a very reactive soft silvery-white element of the alkali metal group occurring principally in common salt, Chile saltpetre, and cryolite. Sodium and potassium ions maintain the essential electrolytic balance in living cells. It is used in the production of chemicals, in metallurgy, and, alloyed with potassium, as a cooling medium in nuclear reactors. Symbol: Na; atomic no.: 11; atomic wt.: 22.99; valency: 1; relative density: 0.97; melting pt.: 97.81?%C; boiling pt.: 892?%C.
sodium	0.b.
	syl	so+di:um
	pron	<1s*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sodium light.
sodium benzoate	0.
	syl	so+di:um ben+zo+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble compound used in preserving food, as an antiseptic, and in making dyes and pharmaceuticals. Formula: Na(C\6H\5COO). Also called: {benzoate of soda}.
sodium bicarbonate	0.
	syl	so+di:um bi+car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble compound usually obtained by the Solvay process and used in effervescent drinks, baking powders, fire extinguishers, and in medicine as an antacid; sodium hydrogen carbonate. Formula: NaHCO\3. Also called: {bicarbonate of soda, baking soda}.
sodium carbonate	0.
	syl	so+di:um car+bon+ate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white odourless soluble crystalline compound existing in several hydrated forms and used in the manufacture of glass, ceramics, soap, and paper and as an industrial and domestic cleansing agent. It is made by the Solvay process and commonly obtained as the decahydrate ({washing soda} or {sal soda}) or a white anhydrous powder ({soda ash}) . Formula: Na\2CO\3.
sodium chlorate	0.
	syl	so+di:um chlo+rate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline soluble compound used as a bleaching agent, weak antiseptic, and weedkiller. Formula: NaClO\3.
sodium chloride	0.
	syl	so+di:um chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	common table salt; a soluble colourless crystalline compound occurring naturally as halite and in sea water: widely used as a seasoning and preservative for food and in the manufacture of chemicals, glass, and soap. Formula: NaCl. Also called: {salt}.
sodium cyanide	0.
	syl	so+di:um cy:a+nide
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless crystalline soluble poisonous compound with an odour of hydrogen cyanide when damp. It is used for extracting gold and silver from their ores and for case-hardening steel. Formula: NaCN.
sodium dichromate	0.
	syl	so+di:um di+chro+mate
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble crystalline solid compound, usually obtained as red or orange crystals and used as an oxidizing agent, corrosion inhibitor, and mordant. Formula Na\2Cr\2O\7. Also called (not in technical usage): {sodium bichromate}.
sodium fluoroacetate	0.
	syl	so+di:um flu:o+ro+ac+e:tate
	pron	<2flu*r*u1@si2tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline odourless poisonous compound, used as a rodenticide. Formula: Na(CH\2FCOO). Also called: {1080}.
sodium glutamate	0.
	syl	so+di:um glu+ta+mate
	pron	<1glu:t*2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {monosodium glutamate}.
sodium hydroxide	0.
	syl	so+di:um hy+drox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white deliquescent strongly alkaline solid used in the manufacture of rayon, paper, aluminium, soap, and sodium compounds. Formula: NaOH. Also called: {caustic soda}. See also {lye}.
sodium hyposulphite	0.
	syl	so+di:um hy:po+sul+phite
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {sodium thiosulphate}.
sodium lamp	0.
	syl	so+di:um lamp
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sodium-vapour lamp}.
sodium nitrate	0.
	syl	so+di:um ni+trate
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline soluble solid compound occurring naturally as Chile saltpetre and caliche and used in matches, explosives, and rocket propellants, and as a fertilizer. Formula: NaNO\3.
Sodium Pentothal	0.
	syl	So+di:um Pen+to+thal
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	another name for {thiopentone sodium}.
sodium perborate	0.
	syl	so+di:um per+bo+rate
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless crystalline compound used as an antiseptic and deodorant. It is sodium metaborate with both water and hydrogen peroxide of crystallization. Formula: NaBO\2.H\2O\2.3H\2O.
sodium peroxide	0.
	syl	so+di:um per+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white odourless soluble powder formed when sodium reacts with an excess of oxygen: used as an oxidizing agent in chemical preparations, a bleaching agent, an antiseptic, and in removing carbon dioxide from air in submarines, etc. Formula: Na\2O\2.
sodium phosphate	0.
	syl	so+di:um phos+phate
	pos	n.
	def	any sodium salt of any phosphoric acid, esp. one of three salts of orthophosphoric acid having formulas NaH\2PO\4 ({monosodium dihydrogen orthophosphate}) , Na\2HPO\4 ({disodium monohydrogen orthophosphate}) , and Na\3PO\4 ({trisodium orthophosphate}) .
sodium propionate	0.
	syl	so+di:um pro+pi:o+nate
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent crystalline soluble substance used as a medical fungicide and to prevent the growth of moulds, esp. to retard spoilage in packed foods. Formula: Na(C\2H\5COO).
sodium silicate	1.
	syl	so+di:um sil:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {soluble glass}. a substance having the general formula, Na\2O. SiO\2, where varies between 3 and 5, existing as an amorphous powder or present in a usually viscous aqueous solution. See {water glass}.
sodium silicate	2.
	syl	so+di:um sil:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	any sodium salt of orthosilicic acid or metasilicic acid.
sodium sulphate	0.
	syl	so+di:um sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a solid white substance that occurs naturally as thenardite and is usually used as the white anhydrous compound ({salt cake}) or the white crystalline decahydrate ({Glauber's salt}) in making glass, detergents, and pulp. Formula: Na\2SO\4.
sodium thiosulphate	0.
	syl	so+di:um thi:o+sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a white soluble substance used, in the pentahydrate form, in photography as a fixer to dissolve unchanged silver halides and also to remove excess chlorine from chlorinated water. Formula: Na\2S\2O\3. Also called (not in technical usage): {sodium hyposulphite, hypo}.
sodium-vapour lamp	0.
	syl	so:di:um-va:pour lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a type of electric lamp consisting of a glass tube containing neon and sodium vapour at low pressure through which an electric current is passed to give an orange light. They are used in street lighting.
sod off	0.
	syl	sod off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to go away; depart.
Sodom	1.
	syl	Sod+om
	pron	<1sod*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a city destroyed by God for its wickedness that, with Gomorrah, traditionally typifies depravity (Genesis 19:24).
Sodom	2.
	syl	Sod+om
	pron	<1sod*m>
	pos	n.
	def	this city as representing homosexuality.
Sodom	3.
	syl	Sod+om
	pron	<1sod*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any place notorious for depravity.
sodomite	0.
	syl	sod:o+mite
	pron	<1sod*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises sodomy.
sodomy	ety	C13: via Old French sodomie from Latin (Vulgate) Sodoma Sodom
sodomy	0.
	syl	sod:o+my
	pron	<1sod*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	anal intercourse committed by a man with another man or a woman.
sodomy	xref
	syl	sod:o+my
	pron	<1sod*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {buggery}.
Soekarno	0.
	syl	Soe:kar:no
	pron	<su:1ka:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sukarno}.
Soemba	0.
	syl	Soem+ba
	pron	<1su:mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sumba}.
Soembawa	0.
	syl	Soem+ba+wa
	pron	<su:m1ba:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sumbawa}.
Soenda Islands	0.
	syl	Soen+da Is+lands
	pron	<1su:nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sunda Islands}.
Soenda Strait	0.
	syl	Soen+da Strait
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sunda Strait}.
Soerabaja	0.
	syl	Soe+ra+ba+ja
	pron	<2su*r*1bI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Surabaya}.
soever	0.
	syl	so+ev:er
	pron	<s*u1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in any way at all: used to emphasize or make less precise a word or phrase, usually in combination with etc., or else separated by intervening words. Compare {whatsoever}.
sofa	ety	C17 (in the sense: dais upholstered as a seat): from Arabic suffah 
sofa	0.
	syl	so:fa
	pron	<1s*uf*>
	pos	n.
	def	an upholstered seat with back and arms for two or more people.
sofa bed	0.
	syl	so:fa bed
	pos	n.
	def	a sofa that can be converted into a bed.
sofar	ety	C20: from so (und) f (ixing) a (nd) r (anging) 
sofar	0.
	syl	so+far
	pron	<1s*ufa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a system for determining a position at sea, esp. that of survivors of a disaster, by exploding a charge underwater at that point. The times taken for the shock waves to travel through the water to three widely separated shore stations are used to calculate their position.
soffit	ety	C17: via French from Italian soffitto, from Latin suffixus something fixed underneath, from suff*_igere, from sub- under+ f*_igere to fasten
soffit	1.
	syl	sof+fit
	pron	<1sofit>
	pos	n.
	def	the underside of a part of a building or a structural component, such as an arch, beam, stair, etc.
soffit	2.
	syl	sof+fit
	pron	<1sofit>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper inner surface of a drain or sewer. Compare {{invert} (sense 6a)}.
Sofia	0.
	syl	So+fi:a
	pron	<1s*ufi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Bulgaria, in the west: colonized by the Romans in 29 #7a.d. ; became capital of Bulgaria in 1879; university (1880). Pop.: 962500 (1974 est.). Ancient name: {Serdica}. Bulgarian name: {So+fi+ya} (#!s@$fi@!ja).
S of Sol	0.
	syl	S. of Sol.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Song of Solomon.
soft	ety	Old English s*_ofte; related to Old Saxon s*_afti, Old High German semfti gentle
soft	1.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to dent, work, or cut without shattering; malleable.
soft	2.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	not hard; giving little or no resistance to pressure or weight.
soft	3.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	fine, light, smooth, or fluffy to the touch.
soft	4.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle; tranquil.
soft	5.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of music, sounds, etc.
	def	low and pleasing.
soft	6.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of light, colour, etc.
	def	not excessively bright or harsh.
soft	7.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a breeze, climate, etc.
	def	temperate, mild, or pleasant.
soft	8.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly blurred; not sharply outlined.
	exam	1	soft focus.
soft	9.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a diet
	def	consisting of easily digestible foods.
soft	10.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind or lenient, often excessively so.
soft	11.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to influence or impose upon.
soft	12.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	feeble or silly; simple (often in the phrase {soft in the head) }.
soft	13.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to endure hardship, esp. through too much pampering.
soft	14.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically out of condition; flabby.
	exam	1	soft muscles.
soft	15.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	loving; tender.
	exam	1	soft words.
soft	16.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	requiring little exertion; easy.
	exam	1	a soft job.
soft	17.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of water
	def	relatively free of mineral salts and therefore easily able to make soap lather.
soft	18.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug such as cannabis
	def	nonaddictive or only mildly addictive. Compare {{hard} (sense 19)}.
soft	19.a.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	an older word for {lenis}.
soft	19.b.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	denoting the consonants and in English when they are pronounced as palatal or alveolar fricatives or affricates (s, d#f, #s, @d, t#s) before and rather than as velar stops (k, g).
soft	19.c.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the Slavonic languages
	def	palatalized before a front vowel or a special character ({soft sign}) written as ###800788
soft	20.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	unarmoured, esp. as applied to a truck by comparison with a tank.
	exam	1	a soft target.
soft	21.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Finance, chiefly U.S. of prices, a market, etc.
	def	unstable and tending to decline.
soft	22.a.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively unstable in exchange value.
soft	22.b.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	in paper rather than coin.
soft	23.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of radiation, such as x-rays and ultraviolet radiation
	def	having low energy and not capable of deep penetration of materials.
soft	24.a.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle, sympathetic, or lenient towards.
soft	24.b.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling affection or infatuation for.
soft	25.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a soft manner.
	exam	1	to speak soft.
soft	26.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft object, part, or piece.
soft	27.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {softy. ~}
soft	28.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	n.
	def	quiet&!
soft	29.
	syl	soft
	pron	<soft>
	pos	n.
	def	wait&!
softly	sub
	head	soft
	syl	soft+ly
	pos	adv.
softness	sub
	head	soft
	syl	soft+ness
	pos	n.
softa	ety	C17: from Turkish, from Persian s*_okhtah aflame (with love of learning)
softa	0.
	syl	sof+ta
	pron	<1soft*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Muslim student of divinity and jurisprudence, esp. in Turkey.
softball	1.
	syl	soft+ball
	pron	<1soft2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variation of baseball using a larger softer ball, pitched underhand.
softball	2.
	syl	soft+ball
	pron	<1soft2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the ball used.
soft-boiled	1.
	syl	soft-boiled
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an egg
	def	boiled for a short time so that the yolk is still soft.
soft-boiled	2.
	syl	soft-boiled
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	soft-hearted.
soft-centred	0.
	syl	soft-cen:tred
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chocolate or boiled sweet
	def	having a centre consisting of cream, jelly, etc.
soft chancre	0.
	syl	soft chan+cre
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a venereal ulcer caused by an infection that is not syphilitic. Also called: {chancroid}.
soft clam	0.
	syl	soft clam
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {soft-shell clam}.
soft coal	0.
	syl	soft coal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bituminous coal}.
soft-cover	0.
	syl	soft-cov:er
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {paperback}.
soft drink	0.
	syl	soft drink
	pos	n.
	def	a nonalcoholic drink, usually cold. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
soft drink	0.
	syl	soft drink
	pos	n.
	def	a nonalcoholic drink, usually cold. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
soften	0.
	syl	sof+ten
	pron	<1sofN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become soft or softer.
softener	1.
	syl	sof+ten+er
	pron	<1sofN*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to another substance to increase its softness, pliability, or plasticity.
softener	2.
	syl	sof+ten+er
	pron	<1sofN*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as a zeolite, for softening water.
softening of the brain	0.
	syl	sof+ten+ing of the brain
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal softening of the tissues of the cerebrum characterized by various degrees of mental impairment.
soften up	1.
	syl	sof+ten up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become soft.
soften up	2.
	syl	sof+ten up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken (an enemy's defences) by shelling, bombing, etc.
soften up	3.
	syl	sof+ten up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken the resistance of (a person) by persuasive talk, advances, etc.
soft-finned	0.
	syl	soft-finned
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain teleost fishes
	def	having fins that are supported by flexible cartilaginous rays. See also {malacopte?!rygian}. Compare {spiny-finned}.
soft furnishings	0.
	syl	soft fur+nish+ings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	curtains, hangings, rugs, etc.
soft goods	0.
	syl	soft goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {dry goods}.
soft-headed	0.
	syl	soft-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	feeble-minded; stupid; simple.
soft-headedness	sub
	head	soft-headed
	syl	soft-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
softhearted	0.
	syl	soft+heart:ed
	pron	<2soft1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily moved to pity.
softheartedly	sub
	head	softhearted
	syl	soft+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
softheartedness	sub
	head	softhearted
	syl	soft+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
soft landing	0.
	syl	soft land+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a landing by a spacecraft on the moon or a planet at a sufficiently low velocity for the equipment or occupants to remain unharmed. Compare {hard landing}.
soft palate	0.
	syl	soft pal+ate
	pos	n.
	def	the posterior fleshy portion of the roof of the mouth. It forms a movable muscular flap that seals off the nasopharynx during swallowing and speech.
soft paste	0.a.
	syl	soft paste
	pos	n.
	def	artificial porcelain made from clay, bone ash, etc.
soft paste	0.b.
	syl	soft paste
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	softpaste porcelain.
soft-pedals	infl
	head	soft-pedal
	or	soft-pedals
	syl	soft-ped:als
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
soft-pedalling	infl
	head	soft-pedal
	or	soft-pedaling
	syl	soft-ped:al:ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
soft-pedalled	infl
	head	soft-pedal
	or	soft-pedaled
	syl	soft-ped:alled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
soft-pedaling	infl
	head	soft-pedal
	or	soft-pedalling
	syl	soft-ped:al:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
soft-pedaled	infl
	head	soft-pedal
	or	soft-pedalled
	syl	soft-ped:aled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
soft-pedal	1.
	syl	soft-ped:al
	pos	vb.
	def	to mute the tone of (a piano) by depressing the soft pedal.
soft-pedal	2.
	syl	soft-ped:al
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make (something, esp. something unpleasant) less obvious by deliberately failing to emphasize or allude to it.
soft pedal	infl
	head	soft-pedal
	syl	soft ped+al.
	pos	n.
soft-pedal	3.
	syl	soft-ped:al
	pos	n.
	def	a foot-operated lever on a piano, the left one of two, that either moves the whole action closer to the strings so that the hammers strike with less force or causes fewer of the strings to sound. Compare {sustaining pedal}. See {piano%1}.
soft rot	0.
	syl	soft rot
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bacterial or fungal plant diseases characterized by watery disintegration of fruits, roots, etc.
soft sell	0.
	syl	soft sell
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a method of selling based on indirect suggestion or inducement. Compare {hard sell}.
soft-shell clam	0.
	syl	soft-shell clam
	pos	n.
	def	any of several marine clams of the genus esp. an edible species of coastal regions of the U.S. and Europe, having a thin brittle shell. Sometimes shortened to {soft-shell}. Compare {quahog}.
soft-shell crab	0.
	syl	soft-shell crab
	pos	n.
	def	a crab, esp. of the edible species that has recently moulted and has not yet formed its new shell. Compare {hard-shell crab}.
soft-shelled turtle	0.
	syl	soft-shelled tur+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater turtle of the family having a flattened soft shell consisting of bony plates covered by a leathery skin.
soft-shoe	0.
	syl	soft-shoe
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to a type of tap dancing per?!formed wearing soft-soled shoes.
	exam	1	the soft-shoe shuffle.
verge	alt
	head	soft shoulder
	or	soft shoulder
	syl	verge
	pos	n.
soft shoulder	0.
	or	verge
	syl	soft shoul+der
	pos	n.
	def	a soft edge along the side of a road that is unsuitable for vehicles to drive on.
soft soap	1.
	syl	soft soap
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {green soap}.
soft soap	2.
	syl	soft soap
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	flattering, persuasive, or cajoling talk.
soft-soap	infl
	head	soft soap
	syl	soft-soap.
	pos	vb.
soft soap	3.
	syl	soft soap
	pos	vb.
	def	to use such talk on (a person).
soft-spoken	1.
	syl	soft-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	speaking or said with a soft gentle voice.
soft-spoken	2.
	syl	soft-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	able to persuade or impress by glibness of tongue.
soft spot	0.
	syl	soft spot
	pos	n.
	def	a sentimental fondness (esp. in the phrase {have a soft spot for}) .
soft touch	0.
	syl	soft touch
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person easily persuaded or imposed on, esp. to lend money.
software	0.
	syl	soft+ware
	pron	<1soft2we*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	the programs that can be used with a particular computer system, esp. those supplied by the manufacturers. Compare {{hardware} (sense 2)}.
soft wheat	0.
	syl	soft wheat
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wheat with soft kernels and a high starch content.
softwood	1.
	syl	soft+wood
	pron	<1soft2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the open-grained wood of any of numerous coniferous trees, such as pine and cedar, as distinguished from that of a dicotyledonous tree.
softwood	2.
	syl	soft+wood
	pron	<1soft2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree yielding this wood.
softwood	xref
	syl	soft+wood
	pron	<1soft2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {hardwood}.
softie	alt
	head	softy
	or	softy
	syl	soft:ie
	pron	<1softi>
	pos	n.
softies	infl
	head	softy
	syl	soft:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
softy	0.
	or	softie
	syl	soft:y
	pron	<1softi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is sentimental, weakly foolish, or lacking in physical endurance.
SOGAT	0.
	syl	SOGAT
	pron	<1s*ug@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Society of Graphical and Allied Trades.
Sogdian	1.
	syl	Sog+di:an
	pron	<1sogdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people who lived in Sogdiana.
Sogdian	2.
	syl	Sog+di:an
	pron	<1sogdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, now almost extinct, belonging to the East Iranian branch of the Indo-European family.
Sogdian	3.
	syl	Sog+di:an
	pron	<1sogdi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sogdiana, its people, or their language.
Sogdiana	0.
	syl	Sog+di:a+na
	pron	<2sogdi1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of ancient central Asia. Its chief city was Samarkand.
soggy	ety	C18: probably from dialect sog marsh, of obscure origin
soggier	infl
	head	soggy
	syl	sog+gi+er
	pos	adj.
soggiest	infl
	head	soggy
	syl	sog+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
soggy	1.
	syl	sog+gy
	pron	<1sogi>
	pos	adj.
	def	soaked with liquid.
soggy	2.
	syl	sog+gy
	pron	<1sogi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bread, pastry, etc.
	def	moist and heavy.
soggy	3.
	syl	sog+gy
	pron	<1sogi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking in spirit or positiveness.
soggily	sub
	head	soggy
	syl	sog+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
sogginess	sub
	head	soggy
	syl	sog+gi+ness
	pos	n.
soh	ety	C13: see #7gamut 
so	alt
	head	soh
	or	soh
	syl	so
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	n.
soh	0.
	or	so
	syl	soh
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in tonic sol-fa
	def	the name used for the fifth note or dominant of any scale.
soho	1.
	syl	so:ho
	pron	<s*u1h*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Hunting.
	def	an exclamation announcing the sighting of a hare.
soho	2.
	syl	so:ho
	pron	<s*u1h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation announcing the discovery of something unexpected.
Soho	0.
	syl	So:ho
	pron	<1s*uh*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a district of central London, in the City of Westminster: a foreign quarter since the late 17th century, now chiefly known for restaurants, nightclubs, striptease clubs, etc.
soi-disant	ety	literally: calling oneself
soi-disant	0.
	syl	soi-di:sant
	pron	French. <swadi1z?~a>
	pos	adj.
	def	so-called; self-styled.
soign'e	ety	French, from soigner to take good care of, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon sunnea care
soign'ee	alt
	head	soign'e
	or	soign'e
	syl	soi+gn*'ee
	pron	<1swa:njA>, French <swa1$jA>
	pos	adj.
	mod	fem.
soign'e	0.
	or	soign'ee
	syl	soi+gn*'e
	pron	<1swa:njA>, French <swa1$jA>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-groomed; elegant.
soil	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Latin solium a seat, but confused with Latin solum the ground
soil	H1.1.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	n.
	def	the top layer of the land surface of the earth that is composed of disintegrated rock particles, humus, water, and air. See {zonal soil, azonal soil, intrazonal soil, {horizon} (senses 4, 5)}.
soil	H1.2.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of this material having specific characteristics.
	exam	1	loamy soil.
soil	H1.3.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	n.
	def	land, country, or region.
	exam	1	one's native soil.
the soil	4.
	head	soil
	syl	the soil.
	def	life and work on a farm; land.
	exam	1	he belonged to the soil, as his forefathers had.
soil	H1.5.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	n.
	def	any place or thing encouraging growth or development.
soil	ety	C13: from Old French soillier to defile, from soil pigsty, probably from Latin s*_us a swine
soil	H2.1.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become dirty or stained.
soil	H2.2.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pollute with sin or disgrace; sully; defile.
	exam	1	he soiled the family honour by his cowardice.
soil	H2.3.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or result of soiling.
soil	H2.4.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	n.
	def	refuse, manure, or excrement.
soil	ety	C17: perhaps from obsolete vb. (C16) soil to manure, from #7soil %2 (n.)
soil	H3.0.
	syl	soil
	pron	<scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed (livestock) freshly cut green fodder either to fatten or purge them.
soilage	0.
	syl	soil+age
	pron	<1sciliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	green fodder, esp. when freshly cut and fed to livestock in a confined area.
soil bank	0.
	syl	soil bank
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a federal programme by which farmers are paid to divert land to soil-enriching crops.
soil conservation	0.
	syl	soil con+ser+va+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the preservation of soil against deterioration or erosion, and the maintenance of the fertilizing elements for crop production.
soil pipe	0.
	syl	soil pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe that conveys sewage or waste water from a toilet, etc., to a soil drain or sewer.
soilure	1.
	syl	soil+ure
	pron	<1scilj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of soiling or the state of being soiled.
soilure	2.
	syl	soil+ure
	pron	<1scilj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a stain or blot.
soiree	ety	C19: from French, from Old French soir evening, from Latin s*_erum a late time, from s*_erus late
soiree	0.
	syl	soi+ree
	pron	<1swa:rA>
	pos	n.
	def	an evening party or other gathering given usually at a private house, esp. where guests are invited to listen to, play, or dance to music.
Soissons	0.
	syl	Sois+sons
	pron	French <swa1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N France, on the Aisne River: has Roman remains and an 11th-century abbey. Pop.: 32112 (1975).
soixante-neuf	ety	literally: sixty-nine, from the position adopted by the participants
soixante-neuf	0.
	syl	soix:ante-neuf
	pron	French. <swas?~at1n$of>
	pos	n.
	def	a sexual activity in which two people simultaneously stimulate each other's genitalia with their mouths. Also called: {sixty-nine}.
sojourn	ety	C13: from Old French sojorner, from Vulgar Latin subdiurn*_are (unattested) to spend a day, from Latin sub- during+Late Latin diurnum day
sojourn	1.
	syl	so+journ
	pron	<1soJR:n>, <1s^J->
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary stay.
sojourn	2.
	syl	so+journ
	pron	<1soJR:n>, <1s^J->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stay or reside temporarily.
sojourner	sub
	head	sojourn
	syl	so+journ+er
	pos	n.
soke	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin s*_oca, from Old English s*_ocn a seeking; see #7seek 
soke	1.
	syl	soke
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	the right to hold a local court.
soke	2.
	syl	soke
	pron	<s*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	the territory under the jurisdiction of a particular court.
sokemen	infl
	head	sokeman
	syl	soke+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sokeman	0.
	syl	soke+man
	pron	<1s*ukm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Danelaw
	def	a freeman enjoying extensive rights, esp. over his land.
Sokoto	1.
	syl	So+ko+to
	pron	<1s*uk*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW Nigeria: the country's largest state, formed in 1976 from part of North-Western State. Capital: Sokoto. Pop.: 2873296 (1976 est.). Area: 149066 sq. km (57542 sq. miles).
Sokoto	2.
	syl	So+ko+to
	pron	<1s*uk*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Nigeria, capital of Sokoto state: capital of the Fulah Empire in the 19th century; Muslim place of pilgrimage. Pop.: 89817 (1963).
Sokotra	0.
	syl	So+ko+tra
	pron	<s*1k*utr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Socotra}.
sol	ety	C14: see #7gamut 
sol	H1.0.
	syl	sol
	pron	<sol>
	qual	Music.
	def	another name for {soh}.
sol	ety	C16: from Old French, from Late Latin: #7solidus 
sol	H2.0.
	syl	sol
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a former French copper or silver coin, usually worth 12 deniers.
sol	ety	C19: from American Spanish, from Spanish: sun, from Latin s*_ol; referring to the design on the coin
sols	infl
	head	sol
	or	soles
	syl	sols
	pron	Spanish <1solAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soles	infl
	head	sol
	or	sols
	syl	so+les
	pron	Spanish <1solAs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sol	H3.0.
	syl	sol
	pron	<s*ul>, Spanish <sol>, Spanish <sol>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Peru, divided into 100 centavos.
sol	ety	C20: shortened from #7hydrosol 
sol	H4.0.
	syl	sol
	pron	<sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a colloid that has a continuous liquid phase, esp. one in which a solid is suspended in a liquid.
Sol	1.
	syl	Sol
	pron	<sol>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god personifying the sun. Greek counterpart: {Helios}.
Sol	2.
	syl	Sol
	pron	<sol>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic word for the {sun}.
sol	1.
	syl	sol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	soluble.
sol	2.
	syl	sol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	solution.
Sol	1.
	syl	Sol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {Solr}. solicitor.
Sol	2.
	syl	Sol.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Bible.
	def	Solomon.
sola	0.
	syl	so:la
	pron	Latin. <1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	the feminine form of {solus}.
solace	ety	C13: from Old French solas, from Latin s*_ol*_atium comfort, from s*_ol*_ar*_i to console
solace	1.
	syl	sol+ace
	pron	<1solis>
	pos	n.
	def	comfort in misery, disappointment, etc.
solace	2.
	syl	sol+ace
	pron	<1solis>
	pos	n.
	def	something that gives comfort or consolation.
solace	3.
	syl	sol+ace
	pron	<1solis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give comfort or cheer to (a person) in time of sorrow, distress, etc.
solace	4.
	syl	sol+ace
	pron	<1solis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alleviate (sorrow, misery, etc.).
solacer	sub
	head	solace
	syl	sol+ac+er
	pos	n.
solan	ety	C15 soland, of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse s*_ula gannet, *_ond duck
solan goose	alt
	head	solan
	or	solan
	syl	so+lan goose
	pron	<1s*ul*n>
	pos	n.
solan	0.
	or	solan goose
	syl	so+lan
	pron	<1s*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for the {gannet}.
solanaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin S*_ol*_an*_aceae, from Latin s*_ol*_anum nightshade
solanaceous	0.
	syl	sol:a+na+ceous
	pron	<2sol*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants having typically tubular flowers with reflexed petals, protruding anthers, and often poisonous or narcotic properties: includes the potato, tobacco, henbane, mandrake, and several nightshades.
solander	ety	C18: named after D. D. Solander (1736-82), Swedish botanist
solander	0.
	syl	so+lan+der
	pron	<s*1l@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a box for botanical specimens, maps, colour plates, etc., made in the form of a book, the front cover being the lid.
solanum	ety	C16: from Latin: nightshade
solanum	0.
	syl	so+la+num
	pron	<s*u1lAn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree, shrub, or herbaceous plant of the mainly tropical solanaceous genus includes the potato, aubergine, and certain nightshades.
solar	ety	C15: from Latin s*_ol*_aris, from s*_ol the sun
solar	1.
	syl	so+lar
	pron	<1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sun.
	exam	1	solar eclipse.
solar	2.
	syl	so+lar
	pron	<1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	operating by or utilizing the energy of the sun.
	exam	1	solar cell.
solar	3.
	syl	so+lar
	pron	<1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	determined from the motion of the earth relative to the sun.
	exam	1	solar year.
solar	4.
	syl	so+lar
	pron	<1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	subject to the influence of the sun.
solar apex	0.
	syl	so+lar a:pex
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{apex} (sense 4)}.
solar cell	0.
	syl	so+lar cell
	pos	n.
	def	a photovoltaic cell that produces electricity from the sun's rays, used esp. in spacecraft.
solar constant	0.
	syl	so+lar con+stant
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which the sun's energy is received per unit area on the earth's surface when the sun is at its mean distance from the earth and atmospheric absorption has been corrected for. Its value is 1388 watts per square metre.
solar day	0.
	syl	so+lar day
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{day} (sense 6)}.
solar eclipse	0.
	syl	so+lar e:clipse
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{eclipse} (sense 1)}.
solar flare	0.
	syl	so+lar flare
	pos	n.
	def	a brief powerful eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface, associated with sunspots and causing radio and magnetic disturbances on earth. Sometimes shortened to {flare}. See also {solar wind}.
solar furnace	0.
	syl	so+lar fur+nace
	pos	n.
	def	a furnace utilizing the sun as a heat source, sunlight being concentrated at the focus of a system of concave mirrors.
solarimeter	0.
	syl	so+lar+im+e:ter
	pron	<2s*ul*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various instruments for measuring solar radiation, as by use of a bolometer or thermo?!pile. Also called: {pyranometer}.
solarism	0.
	syl	so+lar+ism
	pron	<1s*ul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the explanation of myths in terms of the movements and influence of the sun.
solarist	sub
	head	solarism
	syl	so+lar+ist
	pos	n.
solarium	ety	C19: from Latin: a terrace, from s*_ol sun
solaria	infl
	head	solarium
	or	solariums
	syl	so+lar:i:a
	pron	<-1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solariums	infl
	head	solarium
	or	solaria
	syl	so+lar+i:ums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solarium	0.
	syl	so+lar+i:um
	pron	<s*u1le*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a room built largely of glass to afford exposure to the sun.
solarise	alt
	head	solarize
	or	solarize
	syl	so+lar+ise
	pron	<1s*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
solarize	1.
	or	solarise
	syl	so+lar+ize
	pron	<1s*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat by exposure to the sun's rays.
solarize	2.
	or	solarise
	syl	so+lar+ize
	pron	<1s*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to reverse some of the tones of (a negative or print) and introduce pronounced outlines of highlights, by exposing it briefly to light after developing and washing, and then redeveloping.
solarize	3.
	or	solarise
	syl	so+lar+ize
	pron	<1s*ul*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (a patient) to the therapeutic effects of solar or ultraviolet light.
solarization	sub
	head	solarize
	or	solarisation
	syl	so+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
solarisation	sub
	head	solarize
	or	solarization
	syl	so+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
solar month	0.
	syl	so+lar month
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{month} (sense 4)}.
solar myth	0.
	syl	so+lar myth
	pos	n.
	def	a myth explaining or allegorizing the origin or movement of the sun.
solar plexus	ety	C18: referring to resemblance between the radial network of nerves and ganglia and the rays of the sun
solar plexus	1.
	syl	so+lar plex+us
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the network of sympathetic nerves situated behind the stomach that supply the abdominal organs.
solar plexus	2.
	syl	so+lar plex+us
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	the part of the stomach beneath the diaphragm; pit of the stomach.
solar system	0.
	syl	so+lar sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	the system containing the sun and the bodies held in its gravitational field, including the planets (Mercury, Venus, earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto), the asteroids, and comets.
solar wind	0.
	syl	so+lar wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	the stream of charged particles, such as protons, emitted by the sun at high velocities, its intensity increasing during periods of solar activity. It affects terrestial magnetism, some of the particles being trapped by the magnetic lines of force, and causes auroral displays. See also {Van Allen belt, magnetosphere}.
solar year	0.
	syl	so+lar year
	pos	n.
	def	See under {{year} (sense 4)}.
solatium	ety	C19: from Latin: see #7solace 
solatia	infl
	head	solatium
	syl	so+la+ti:a
	pron	<-Si*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solatium	0.
	syl	so+la+ti:um
	pron	<s*u1lASi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly U.S.
	def	compensation awarded to a party for injury to the feelings as distinct from physical suffering and pecuniary loss.
sold	1.
	syl	sold
	pron	<s*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {sell}.
sold on	2.
	head	sold
	syl	sold on.
	qual	Slang.
	def	uncritically attached to or enthusiastic about.
soldan	ety	C13: via Old French from Arabic: #7sultan 
soldan	0.
	syl	sol+dan
	pron	<1s*uld*n>, <1sol->
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {sultan}.
solder	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin solid*_are to strengthen, from solidus #7solid 
solder	1.
	syl	sol+der
	pron	<1sold*>, U.S. <1sod*r>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy for joining two metal surfaces by melting the alloy so that it forms a thin layer between the surfaces. {Soft solders} are alloys of lead and tin; {brazing solders} are alloys of copper and zinc.
solder	2.
	syl	sol+der
	pron	<1sold*>, U.S. <1sod*r>
	pos	n.
	def	something that joins things together firmly; a bond.
solder	3.
	syl	sol+der
	pron	<1sold*>, U.S. <1sod*r>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or mend or be joined or mended with or as if with solder.
solderable	sub
	head	solder
	syl	sol+der+a:ble
	pos	adj.
solderer	sub
	head	solder
	syl	sol+der+er
	pos	n.
soldering iron	0.
	syl	sol+der+ing i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a hand tool consisting of a handle fixed to an iron or copper tip that is heated, electrically or in a flame, and used to melt and apply solder.
soldier	ety	C13: from Old French soudier, from soude (army) pay, from Late Latin solidus a gold coin, from Latin: firm
soldier	1.a.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who serves in an army.
soldier	1.b.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {common soldier}. a noncommissioned member of an army as opposed to a commissioned officer.
soldier	2.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man with military skill or experience, but no longer serving in an army.
	exam	1	an old soldier.
soldier	3.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works diligently for a cause.
soldier	4.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an individual in a colony of social insects, esp. ants, that has powerful jaws adapted for defending the colony, crushing large food particles, etc.
soldier	5.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve as a soldier.
soldier	6.
	syl	sol+dier
	pron	<1s*ulJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to malinger or shirk.
soldiership	sub
	head	soldier
	syl	sol+dier+2ship
	pos	n.
soldierly	0.
	syl	sol+dier+ly
	pron	<1s*ulJ*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or befitting a good soldier.
soldierliness	sub
	head	soldierly
	syl	sol+dier+li+ness
	pos	n.
soldier of fortune	0.
	syl	sol+dier of for+tune
	pos	n.
	def	a man who seeks money or adventure as a soldier; mercenary.
soldier on	0.
	syl	sol+dier on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to persist in one's efforts in spite of difficulties, pressure, etc.
soldier orchid	ety	from an imagined resemblance to a soldier
soldier orchid	0.
	syl	sol+dier or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	a European orchid, having pale purple flowers with a four-lobed lower lip. Also called: {military orchid}.
soldieries	infl
	head	soldiery
	syl	sol+dier:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soldiery	1.
	syl	sol+dier:y
	pron	<1s*ulJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	soldiers collectively.
soldiery	2.
	syl	sol+dier:y
	pron	<1s*ulJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of soldiers.
soldiery	3.
	syl	sol+dier:y
	pron	<1s*ulJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the profession of being a soldier.
soldo	ety	C16: from Italian, from Late Latin solidum a gold coin; see #7soldier 
soldi	infl
	head	soldo
	syl	sol+di
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soldo	0.
	syl	sol+do
	pron	<1sold*u>, Italian <1soldo>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Italian copper coin worth one twentieth of a lira.
sole	ety	C14: from Old French soule, from Latin s*_olus alone
sole	H1.1.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being the only one; only.
sole	H1.2.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to one individual or group and no other.
	exam	1	sole rights on a patent.
sole	H1.3.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having no wife or husband. See also {feme sole}.
sole	H1.4.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {solitary}.
soleness	sub
	head	sole
	syl	sole+ness
	pos	n.
sole	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin solea sandal; probably related to solum the ground
sole	H2.1.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the underside of the foot.
sole	H2.2.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the underside of a shoe.
sole	H2.3.a.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of a furrow.
sole	H2.3.b.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of a plough.
sole	H2.4.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the underside of a golf club head.
sole	H2.5.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom of an oven, furnace, etc.
sole	H2.6.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a shoe) with a sole.
sole	H2.7.
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to rest (the club) on the ground, as when preparing to make a stroke.
soleless	sub
	head	sole
	syl	sole+less
	pos	adj.
sole	ety	C14: via Old French from Vulgar Latin sola (unattested), from Latin solea a sandal (from the fish's shape)
soles	alt
	head	sole
	or	sole
	syl	soles.
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sole	H3.1.
	or	soles
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any tongue-shaped flatfish of the family esp. ({European sole}) : most common in warm seas and highly valued as food fishes.
sole	H3.2.
	or	soles
	syl	sole
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of certain other similar fishes.
solecism	ety	C16: from Latin soloecismus, from Greek soloikismos, from soloikos speaking incorrectly, from Soloi an Athenian colony of Cilicia where the inhabitants spoke a corrupt form of Greek
solecism	1.a.
	syl	sol+e:cism
	pron	<1soli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nonstandard use of a grammatical construction.
solecism	1.b.
	syl	sol+e:cism
	pron	<1soli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any mistake, incongruity, or absurd?!ity.
solecism	2.
	syl	sol+e:cism
	pron	<1soli2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a violation of good manners.
solecist	sub
	head	solecism
	syl	sol+e:cist
	pos	n.
solecistic	sub
	head	solecism
	or	solecistical
	syl	sol+e:1cis+tic
	pos	adj.
solecistical	sub
	head	solecism
	or	solecistic
	syl	sol+e:1cis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
solecistically	sub
	head	solecism
	syl	sol+e:1cis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
solely	1.
	syl	sole+ly
	pron	<1s*ulli>
	pos	adv.
	def	only; completely; entirely.
solely	2.
	syl	sole+ly
	pron	<1s*ulli>
	pos	adv.
	def	without another or others; singly; alone.
solely	3.
	syl	sole+ly
	pron	<1s*ulli>
	pos	adv.
	def	for one thing only.
solemn	ety	C14: from Old French solempne, from Latin s*_ollemnis appointed, perhaps from sollus whole
solemn	1.
	syl	sol+emn
	pron	<1sol*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized or marked by seriousness or sincerity.
	exam	1	a solemn vow.
solemn	2.
	syl	sol+emn
	pron	<1sol*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by pomp, ceremony, or formality.
solemn	3.
	syl	sol+emn
	pron	<1sol*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	serious, glum, or pompous.
solemn	4.
	syl	sol+emn
	pron	<1sol*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring awe.
	exam	1	a solemn occasion.
solemn	5.
	syl	sol+emn
	pron	<1sol*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed with religious ceremony.
solemn	6.
	syl	sol+emn
	pron	<1sol*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy or sombre.
	exam	1	solemn colours.
solemnly	sub
	head	solemn
	syl	sol+emn+ly
	pos	adv.
solemnness	sub
	head	solemn
	or	solemness
	syl	sol+emn+ness
	pos	n.
solemness	sub
	head	solemn
	or	solemnness
	syl	sol+em+ness
	pos	n.
solemnifies	infl
	head	solemnify
	syl	so+lem+ni+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
solemnifying	infl
	head	solemnify
	syl	so+lem+ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
solemnified	infl
	head	solemnify
	syl	so+lem+ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
solemnify	0.
	syl	so+lem+ni+fy
	pron	<s*1lemni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make serious or grave.
solemnification	sub
	head	solemnify
	syl	so+2lem+ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
solemnities	infl
	head	solemnity
	syl	so+lem+ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solemnity	1.
	syl	so+lem+ni:ty
	pron	<s*1lemniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being solemn.
solemnity	2.
	syl	so+lem+ni:ty
	pron	<s*1lemniti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	solemn ceremony, observance, celebration, etc.
solemnity	3.
	syl	so+lem+ni:ty
	pron	<s*1lemniti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formality necessary to validate a deed, act, contract, etc.
solemnise	alt
	head	solemnize
	or	solemnize
	syl	sol+em+nise
	pron	<1sol*m2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
solemnize	1.
	or	solemnise
	syl	sol+em+nize
	pron	<1sol*m2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to celebrate or observe with rites or formal ceremonies, as a religious occasion.
solemnize	2.
	or	solemnise
	syl	sol+em+nize
	pron	<1sol*m2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to celebrate or perform the ceremony of (marriage).
solemnize	3.
	or	solemnise
	syl	sol+em+nize
	pron	<1sol*m2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make solemn or serious.
solemnize	4.
	or	solemnise
	syl	sol+em+nize
	pron	<1sol*m2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or hold (ceremonies, etc.) in due manner.
solemnization	sub
	head	solemnize
	or	solemnisation
	syl	sol+em+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
solemnisation	sub
	head	solemnize
	or	solemnization
	syl	sol+em+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
solemnizer	sub
	head	solemnize
	or	solemniser
	syl	sol+em+2niz+er
	pos	n.
solemniser	sub
	head	solemnize
	or	solemnizer
	syl	sol+em+2nis+er
	pos	n.
Solemn League and Covenant	0.
	syl	Sol+emn League and Cov+e:nant
	pos	n.
	def	See {Covenant}.
solenodon	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin s*_ol*_en sea mussel, razor fish (from Greek: pipe)+Greek od*_on tooth
solenodon	0.
	syl	so+len:o+don
	pron	<s*1len*d*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two rare shrew-like nocturnal mammals of the West Indies, ({Cuban solenodon}) or ({Haitian solenodon}) , having a long hairless tail and an elongated snout: family order (insectivores).
solenoid	ety	C19: from French sol*'eno*"ide, from Greek s*_ol*_en a pipe, tube
solenoid	1.
	syl	so+le:noid
	pron	<1s*uli2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a coil of wire, usually cylindrical, in which a magnetic field is set up by passing a current through it.
solenoid	2.
	syl	so+le:noid
	pron	<1s*uli2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	a coil of wire, partially surrounding an iron core, that is made to move inside the coil by the magnetic field set up by a current: used to convert electrical to mechanical energy, as in the operation of a switch.
solenoid	3.
	syl	so+le:noid
	pron	<1s*uli2ncid>
	pos	n.
	def	such a device used as a relay, as in a motor vehicle for connecting the battery directly to the starter motor when activated by the ignition switch.
solenoidal	sub
	head	solenoid
	syl	so+le:1noi+dal
	pos	adj.
solenoidally	sub
	head	solenoid
	syl	so+le:1noi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
Solenthe	infl
	head	Solent
	syl	So+lenthe.
	pos	n.
Solent	0.
	syl	So+lent
	pron	<1s*ul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait of the English Channel between the mainland coast of Hampshire, England and the Isle of Wight. Width: up to 6 km (4 miles).
Soleure	0.
	syl	So+leure
	pron	<sc1l@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Solothurn}.
sol-fa	ety	C16: see #7gamut 
sol-fa	1.
	syl	sol-fa
	pron	<1sol1fa:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tonic sol-fa}.
sol-fas	infl
	head	sol-fa
	syl	sol-fas
	pos	vb.
sol-faing	infl
	head	sol-fa
	syl	sol-fa:ing
	pos	vb.
sol-faed	infl
	head	sol-fa
	syl	sol-faed.
	pos	vb.
sol-fa	2.
	syl	sol-fa
	pron	<1sol1fa:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to use tonic sol-fa syllables in singing (a tune).
solfatara	ety	C18: from Italian: a sulphurous volcano near Naples, from solfo #7sulphur 
solfatara	0.
	syl	sol+fa+ta+ra
	pron	<2solf*1ta:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic vent emitting only sulphurous gases and water vapour or sometimes hot mud.
solfataric	sub
	head	solfatara
	syl	sol+fa+1ta+ric
	pos	adj.
solfeggio	ety	C18: from Italian solfeggiare to use the syllables sol-fa; see #7gamut 
solfege	alt
	head	solfeggio
	or	solfeggio
	syl	sol+f*`ege
	pron	<sol1feZ>
	pos	n.
solfeggi	infl
	head	solfeggio
	syl	sol+feg+gi
	pron	<-1feJE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solfeggios	infl
	head	solfeggio
	or	solfeges
	syl	sol+feg+gi:os
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solfeges	infl
	head	solfeggio
	or	solfeggios
	syl	sol+f*`eg:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solfeggio	1.
	or	solfege
	syl	sol+feg+gi:o
	pron	<sol1feJi*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a voice exercise in which runs, scales, etc., are sung to the same syllable or syllables.
solfeggio	2.
	or	solfege
	syl	sol+feg+gi:o
	pron	<sol1feJi*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	solmization, esp. the French or Italian system, in which the names correspond to the notes of the scale of C major.
solferino	ety	C19: from a dye discovered in 1859, the year a battle was fought at Solferino, a town in Italy
solferino	0.a.
	syl	sol+fe+ri+no
	pron	<2solf*1rEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate purplish-red colour.
solferino	0.b.
	syl	sol+fe+ri+no
	pron	<2solf*1rEn*u>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a solferino suit.
soli	0.
	syl	so:li
	pron	<1s*uli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	Music. of a piece or passage
	def	to be performed by or with soloists. {~} Compare {tutti}.
solicit	ety	C15: from Old French solliciter to disturb, from Latin sollicit*_are to harass, from sollicitus agitated, from sollus whole+ citus, from ci*_ere to excite
solicit	1.
	syl	so+lic+it
	pron	<s*1lisit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to make a request, application, or entreaty to (a person for business, support, etc.).
solicit	2.
	syl	so+lic+it
	pron	<s*1lisit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to accost (a person) with an offer of sexual relations in return for money.
solicit	3.
	syl	so+lic+it
	pron	<s*1lisit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provoke or incite (a person) to do something wrong or illegal.
solicitation	sub
	head	solicit
	syl	so+2lic:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
solicitor	1.
	syl	so+lic:i+tor
	pron	<s*1lisit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a lawyer who advises clients on matters of law, draws up legal documents, prepares cases for barristers, etc. Compare {barrister}.
solicitor	2.
	syl	so+lic:i+tor
	pron	<s*1lisit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an officer responsible for the legal affairs of a town, city, etc.
solicitor	3.
	syl	so+lic:i+tor
	pron	<s*1lisit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who solicits.
solicitorship	sub
	head	solicitor
	syl	so+1lic:i+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
Solicitors General	infl
	head	Solicitor General
	syl	So+lic:i+tors Gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Solicitor General	0.
	syl	So+lic:i+tor Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the law officer of the Crown ranking next to the Attorney General (in Scotland to the Lord Advocate) and acting as his assistant.
solicitous	ety	C16: from Latin sollicitus anxious; see #7solicit 
solicitous	1.
	syl	so+lic:i+tous
	pron	<s*1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing consideration, concern, attention, etc.
solicitous	2.
	syl	so+lic:i+tous
	pron	<s*1lisit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	keenly anxious or willing; eager.
solicitously	sub
	head	solicitous
	syl	so+1lic:i+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
solicitousness	sub
	head	solicitous
	syl	so+1lic:i+tous+ness
	pos	n.
solicitude	1.
	syl	so+lic:i+tude
	pron	<s*1lisi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being solicitous.
solicitude	2.
	syl	so+lic:i+tude
	pron	<s*1lisi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	something that causes anxiety or concern.
solicitude	3.
	syl	so+lic:i+tude
	pron	<s*1lisi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	anxiety or concern.
solid	ety	C14: from Old French solide, from Latin solidus firm; related to Latin sollus whole
solid	1.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or being a substance in a physical state in which the force of attraction between its molecules or atoms is large enough to hold them in fixed positions and cause the substance to resist changes in size and shape. Compare {{liquid} (sense 1)}, {{gas} (sense 1)}.
solid	2.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of matter all through.
solid	3.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the same substance all through.
	exam	1	solid rock.
solid	4.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sound; proved or provable.
	exam	1	solid facts.
solid	5.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	reliable or sensible; upstanding.
	exam	1	a solid citizen.
solid	6.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	firm, strong, compact, or substantial.
	exam	1	a solid table;
	exam	2	solid ground.
solid	7.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a meal or food
	def	substantial.
solid	8.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive
	def	without interruption or respite; continuous.
	exam	1	solid bombardment.
solid	9.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	financially sound or solvent.
	exam	1	a solid institution.
solid	10.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	strongly linked or consolidated.
	exam	1	a solid relationship.
solid	11.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geom.
	def	having three dimensions.
	exam	1	a solid object.
solid	12.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word composed of two or more other words or elements
	def	written or printed as a single word without a hyphen.
solid	13.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geom.
	def	of or relating to three-dimensional bodies or objects.
solid	14.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	def	with no space or leads between lines of type.
solid for	15.
	head	solid
	syl	solid for.
	def	unanimously in favour of.
solid	16.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a writer, work, performance, etc.
	def	adequate; sensible.
solid	17.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or having a single uniform colour or tone.
solid	18.a.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed surface in three-dimensional space.
solid	18.b.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	n.
	def	such a surface together with the volume enclosed by it.
solid	19.
	syl	sol+id
	pron	<1solid>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid substance, such as wood, iron, or diamond.
solidity	sub
	head	solid
	syl	so+lid+i:ty
	pron	<s*1liditi>
	pos	n.
solidly	sub
	head	solid
	syl	sol+id+ly
	pos	adv.
solidness	sub
	head	solid
	syl	sol+id+ness
	pos	n.
solidago	ety	C18: via New Latin from Medieval Latin soldago a plant reputed to have healing properties, from sold*_are to strengthen, from Latin solid*_are, from solidus #7solid 
solidagos	infl
	head	solidago
	syl	sol:i+da+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solidago	0.
	syl	sol:i+da+go
	pron	<2soli1dAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the chiefly American genus which includes the goldenrods: family (composites).
solid angle	0.
	syl	sol+id an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric surface consisting of lines originat?!ing from a common point (the vertex) and passing through a closed curve or polygon.
solidarities	infl
	head	solidarity
	syl	sol:i+dar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solidarity	0.
	syl	sol:i+dar+i:ty
	pron	<2soli1d@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	unity of interests, sympathies, etc., as among members of the same class.
solidary	ety	C19: from French solidaire, from solide #7solid 
solidary	0.
	syl	sol:i+dar:y
	pron	<1solid*ri>, <-dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by unity of interests, responsibilities, etc.
solid fuel	1.
	syl	sol+id fu:el
	pos	n.
	def	a domestic or industrial fuel, such as coal or coke, that is a solid rather than an oil or gas.
solid fuel	2.
	syl	sol+id fu:el
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {solid propellant}. a rocket fuel that is a solid rather than a liquid or a gas.
solid geometry	0.
	syl	sol+id ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geometry concerned with the properties of solid geometric figures.
solidifies	infl
	head	solidify
	syl	so+lid:i+fies
	pos	vb.
solidifying	infl
	head	solidify
	syl	so+lid:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
solidified	infl
	head	solidify
	syl	so+lid:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
solidify	1.
	syl	so+lid:i+fy
	pron	<s*1lidi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become solid or hard.
solidify	2.
	syl	so+lid:i+fy
	pron	<s*1lidi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become strong, united, determined, etc.
solidifiable	sub
	head	solidify
	syl	so+1lid:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
solidification	sub
	head	solidify
	syl	so+2lid:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
solidifier	sub
	head	solidify
	syl	so+1lid:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
solid-state	1.
	syl	sol:id-state
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of an electronic component or device
	def	consisting chiefly or exclusively of semiconductor materials or components and operating or controlled by means of their electrical properties.
solid-state	2.
	syl	sol:id-state
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, concerned with, characteristic of, or consisting of solid matter.
solid-state physics	0.
	syl	sol:id-state phys+ics
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with experimental and theoretical investigations of the properties of solids, such as superconductivity, photoconductivity, and ferromagnetism.
solidus	ety	C14: from Late Latin solidus (nummus) a gold coin (from solidus solid); in Medieval Latin, solidus referred to a shilling and was indicated by a long s, which ultimately became the virgule
solidi	infl
	head	solidus
	syl	sol:i+di
	pron	<-2dI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solidus	1.
	syl	sol:i+dus
	pron	<1solid*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {diagonal, separatrix, shilling mark, slash, stroke, virgule}. a short oblique stroke used in text to separate items of information, such as days, months, and years in dates alternative words numerator from denominator in fractions etc.
solidus	2.
	syl	sol:i+dus
	pron	<1solid*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold coin of the Byzantine empire.
solifidian	ety	C16: from New Latin s*_olifidius, from Latin s*_olus sole+ fides faith
solifidian	0.
	syl	sol:i+fid+i:an
	pron	<2soli1fidi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a person who maintains that man is justified by faith alone.
solifidianism	sub
	head	solifidian
	syl	sol:i+1fid:i+an+2ism
	pos	n.
solifluction	ety	C20: from Latin solum soil+ fluctio act of flowing
solifluxion	alt
	head	solifluction
	or	solifluction
	syl	sol:i+flux+ion
	pron	<1soli2fl^kS*n>, <1s*uli->
	pos	n.
solifluction	0.
	or	solifluxion
	syl	sol:i+fluc+tion
	pron	<1soli2fl^kS*n>, <1s*uli->
	pos	n.
	def	slow downhill movement of soil, saturated with meltwater, over a permanently frozen subsoil in tundra regions.
Solihull	0.
	syl	So+li+hull
	pron	<1s*uli2h^l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in the S West Midlands near Birmingham: mainly residential. Pop.: 106968 (1971).
soliloquise	alt
	head	soliloquize
	or	soliloquize
	syl	so+lil:o+quise
	pron	<s*1lil*2kwIz>
	pos	vb.
soliloquize	0.
	or	soliloquise
	syl	so+lil:o+quize
	pron	<s*1lil*2kwIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (something) in soliloquy.
soliloquist	sub
	head	soliloquize
	or	soliloquizer
	syl	so+lil:o+quist
	pron	<s*1lil*kwist>
	pos	n.
soliloquizer	sub
	head	soliloquize
	or	soliloquist
	syl	so+1lil:o+2quiz+er
	pos	n.
soliloquiser	sub
	head	soliloquize
	syl	so+1lil:o+2quis+er
	pos	n.
soliloquy	ety	C17: via Late Latin s*_oliloquium, from Latin s*_olus sole+ loqu*_i to speak
soliloquies	infl
	head	soliloquy
	syl	so+lil:o+quies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soliloquy	1.
	syl	so+lil:o+quy
	pron	<s*1lil*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of speaking alone or to oneself, esp. as a theatrical device.
soliloquy	2.
	syl	so+lil:o+quy
	pron	<s*1lil*kwi>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech in a play that is spoken in soliloquy.
	exam	1	Hamlet's first soliloquy.
Soliman	0.
	syl	Sol:i:man
	pron	<1solim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Suleiman I}.
the	infl
	head	Solimoes
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Solimoes	0.
	syl	So+li+m?~oes
	pron	<2scli1m*~*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the Brazilian name for the Amazon from the Peruvian border to the Rio Negro.
Solingen	0.
	syl	So+ling+en
	pron	German <1zo:liG*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia: a major European centre of the cutlery industry. Pop.: 175923 (1974 est.).
solipsism	ety	C19: from Latin s*_olus alone+ ipse self
solipsism	0.
	syl	sol+ip+sism
	pron	<1solip2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that the self is the only thing that can be known to exist.
solipsist	sub
	head	solipsism
	syl	sol+ip+sist
	pos	n. adj.
solipsistic	sub
	head	solipsism
	syl	sol+ip+1sis+tic
	pos	adj.
solitaire	ety	C18: from Old French: #7solitary 
solitaire	1.
	syl	sol:i+taire
	pron	<1soli2te*>, <2soli1te*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pegboard}. a game played by one person, esp. one involving moving and taking pegs in a pegboard with the object of being left with only one.
solitaire	2.
	syl	sol:i+taire
	pron	<1soli2te*>, <2soli1te*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {patience} (the card game).
solitaire	3.
	syl	sol:i+taire
	pron	<1soli2te*>, <2soli1te*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gem, esp. a diamond, set alone in a ring.
solitaire	4.
	syl	sol:i+taire
	pron	<1soli2te*>, <2soli1te*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several extinct birds of the genus related to the dodo.
solitaire	5.
	syl	sol:i+taire
	pron	<1soli2te*>, <2soli1te*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several dull grey North American songbirds of the genus subfamily (thrushes).
solitary	ety	C14: from Latin s*_olit*_arius, from s*_olus #7sole %1
solitary	1.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	following or enjoying a life of solitude.
	exam	1	a solitary disposition.
solitary	2.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	experienced or performed alone.
	exam	1	a solitary walk.
solitary	3.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a place
	def	unfrequented.
solitary	4.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	single; sole.
	exam	1	a solitary speck in the sky.
solitary	5.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having few companions; lonely.
solitary	6.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	not living in organized colonies or large groups.
	exam	1	solitary bees;
	exam	2	a solitary elephant.
solitary	7.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	growing singly.
solitaries	infl
	head	solitary
	syl	sol:i+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solitary	8.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in seclusion; hermit; recluse.
solitary	9.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y
	pron	<1solit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {solitary confinement}.
solitarily	sub
	head	solitary
	syl	sol:i+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
solitariness	sub
	head	solitary
	syl	sol:i+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
solitary confinement	0.
	syl	sol:i+tar:y con+fine+ment
	pos	n.
	def	isolation imposed on a prisoner, as by confinement in a special cell.
solitude	ety	C14: from Latin s*_olit*_ud*_o, from s*_olus alone, #7sole %1
solitude	1.
	syl	sol:i+tude
	pron	<1soli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being solitary or secluded.
solitude	2.
	syl	sol:i+tude
	pron	<1soli2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a solitary place.
solitudinous	sub
	head	solitude
	syl	sol:i+1tu+di+nous
	pos	adj.
solleret	ety	C19: from French, diminutive of Old French soller shoe, from Late Latin subt*_el arch beneath the foot, from #7sub -#7+ t*_alus ankle
solleret	0.
	syl	sol+ler+et
	pron	<2sol*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective covering for the foot consisting of riveted plates of armour.
sollicker	ety	C19: from English dialect
sollicker	0.
	syl	sol+lick+er
	pron	<1solik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	something very large.
solmization	ety	C18: from French solmisation, from solmiser to use the sol-fa syllables, from #7sol %1#7+mi 
solmisation	alt
	head	solmization
	or	solmization
	syl	sol+mi+sa+tion
	pron	<2solmi1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
solmization	0.
	or	solmisation
	syl	sol+mi+za+tion
	pron	<2solmi1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a system of naming the notes of a scale by syllables instead of letters derived from the 11th-century hexachord system of Guido d'Arezzo, which assigns the names (or (or to the degrees of the major scale of C ({fixed system}) or (excluding the syllables and to the major scale in any key ({movable system) }. See also {tonic sol-fa}.
solo	ety	C17: via Italian from Latin s*_olus alone, #7sole %1
solos	infl
	head	solo
	syl	so:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solos	infl
	head	solo
	or	soli
	syl	so:los
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soli	infl
	head	solo
	or	solos
	syl	so:li
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solo	2.
	syl	so:lo
	pron	<1s*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various card games in which each person plays on his own instead of in partnership with another, such as solo whist.
solo	3.
	syl	so:lo
	pron	<1s*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a flight in which an aircraft pilot is unaccompanied.
solo	4.a.
	syl	so:lo
	pron	<1s*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any performance carried out by an individual without assistance from others.
solo	5.
	syl	so:lo
	pron	<1s*ul*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	unaccompanied.
	exam	1	a sonata for cello solo.
solo	6.
	syl	so:lo
	pron	<1s*ul*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	by oneself; alone.
	exam	1	to fly solo.
solo	7.
	syl	so:lo
	pron	<1s*ul*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to operate an aircraft alone.
soloist	0.
	syl	so+lo+ist
	pron	<1s*ul*uist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who performs a solo.
Solo man	ety	C20: after Solo, site in central Java where remains were found
Solo man	0.
	syl	So:lo man
	pos	n.
	def	a type of early man, of late Pleistocene times, having a skull resembling that of Neanderthal man but with a smaller cranial capacity.
Solomon	0.
	syl	Sol:o:mon
	pron	<1sol*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	10th-century #7b.c. king of Israel, son of David and Bathsheba, credited with great wisdom.
Solomonic	sub
	head	Solomon
	or	Solomonian
	syl	Sol:o+mon+ic
	pron	<2sol*1monik>
	pos	adj.
Solomonian	sub
	head	Solomon
	or	Solomonic
	syl	Sol:o+mo+ni:an
	pron	<2sol*1m*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Solomon Islands	0.
	syl	Sol:o+mon Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an archipelago in the SW Pacific, extending for almost 1450 km (900 miles) in a northwest-southeast direction: the northernmost islands (Buka and Bougainville) form part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder, including Guadalcanal, form an independent state, within the Commonwealth. Pop.: 196823 (1976). Area: 29785 sq. km (11500 sq. miles); (Papua New Guinea) 10619 sq. km (4100 sq. miles).
Solomon Islands Pidgin	0.
	syl	Sol:o:mon Is+lands Pidg+in
	pos	n.
	def	the variety of Neo-Melanesian spoken in the British Solomon Islands Protectorate and neighbouring islands.
Solomon's seal	ety	C16: translation of Medieval Latin sigillum Solomonis, perhaps referring to the resemblance of the leaf scars to seals
Solomon's seal	1.
	syl	Sol:o:mon's seal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Star of David}.
Solomon's seal	2.
	syl	Sol:o:mon's seal
	pos	n.
	def	any of several liliaceous plants of the genus of N temperate regions, having greenish or yellow paired flowers, long narrow waxy leaves, and a thick underground stem with prominent leaf scars.
Solon	0.
	syl	So:lon
	pron	<1s*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	??638-??559 #7b.c., Athenian statesman, who introduced economic, political, and legal reforms.
Solonian	sub
	head	Solon
	or	Solonic
	syl	So+lo+ni:an
	pron	<s*u1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Solonic	sub
	head	Solon
	or	Solonian
	syl	So+lon+ic
	pron	<s*u1lonik>
	pos	adj.
solonchak	ety	Russian, literally: salt marsh
solonchak	0.
	syl	sol+on+chak
	pron	<2sol*n1C@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of intrazonal soil of arid regions with a greyish surface crust: contains large quantities of soluble salts.
solonetz	ety	Russian solonets salt not obtained through decoction
solonets	alt
	head	solonetz
	or	solonetz
	syl	sol:o+nets
	pron	<2sol*1nets>
	pos	n.
solonetz	0.
	or	solonets
	syl	sol:o+netz
	pron	<2sol*1nets>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of intrazonal soil with a high saline content characterized by leaching.
so long	0.
	syl	so long
	usage	sentence substitute. Informal.
	def	farewell; goodbye.
solo stop	0.
	syl	so:lo stop
	pos	n.
	def	any of various organ stops designed to imitate a solo performance on a particular musical instrument.
Solothurn	1.
	syl	So+lo+thurn
	pron	German <1zo:loturn>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of NW Switzerland. Capital: Solothurn. Pop.: 224133 (1970). Area: 793 sq. km (306 sq. miles).
Solothurn	2.
	syl	So+lo+thurn
	pron	German <1zo:loturn>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Switzerland, capital of Solothurn canton, on the Aare River. Pop.: 17708 (1970).
Solothurn	xref
	syl	So+lo+thurn
	pron	German <1zo:loturn>
	pos	n.
	def	French name: {Soleure}.
solo whist	0.
	syl	so:lo whist
	pos	n.
	def	a version of whist for four players acting independently, each of whom may bid to win or lose a fixed number of tricks before play starts, trumps having usually been decided by cutting.
solstice	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin s*_olstitium literally: the (apparent) standing still of the sun, from s*_ol sun+ sistere to stand still
solstice	1.
	syl	sol+stice
	pron	<1solstis>
	pos	n.
	def	either the shortest day of the year ({winter solstice}) , marking the beginning of winter, or the longest day of the year ({summer solstice}) , marking the beginning of summer.
solstice	2.
	syl	sol+stice
	pron	<1solstis>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two points on the ecliptic at which the sun is overhead at the tropic of Cancer or Capricorn at the summer and winter solstices.
solstitial	sub
	head	solstice
	syl	sol+sti+tial
	pron	<sol1stiS*l>
	pos	adj.
Solti	0.
	syl	Sol:ti
	pron	<1Solti>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ge@.org} (#!ge$:@$rk). born 1912, British conductor, born in Hungary.
solubilities	infl
	head	solubility
	syl	sol+u:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solubility	1.
	syl	sol+u:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2solju1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a substance to dissolve; the quality of being soluble.
solubility	2.
	syl	sol+u:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2solju1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of this ability for a particular substance in a particular solvent, equal to the quantity of substance dissolving in a fixed quantity of solvent to form a saturated solution under specified temperature and pressure. It is expressed in grams per cubic decametre, grams per hundred grams of solvent, moles per mole, etc.
solubilise	alt
	head	solubilize
	or	solubilize
	syl	sol:u+bil+ise
	pron	<1soljubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
solubilize	0.
	or	solubilise
	syl	sol:u+bil+ize
	pron	<1soljubi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become soluble, as in the addition of detergents to fats to make them dissolve in water.
soluble	ety	C14: from Late Latin sol*_ubilis, from Latin solvere to dissolve
soluble	1.
	syl	sol+u:ble
	pron	<1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	capable of being dissolved, esp. easily dissolved in some solvent, usually water.
soluble	2.
	syl	sol+u:ble
	pron	<1soljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being solved or answered.
solubleness	sub
	head	soluble
	syl	sol+u:ble+ness
	pos	n.
solubly	sub
	head	soluble
	syl	sol+u:bly
	pos	adv.
soluble glass	0.
	syl	sol+u:ble glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{sodium silicate} (sense 1)}.
soluble RNA	0.
	syl	sol+u:ble RNA
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {transfer RNA}.
solum	ety	C19: New Latin from Latin: the ground
solums	infl
	head	solum
	or	sola
	syl	so+lums
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sola	infl
	head	solum
	or	solums
	syl	so+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
solum	0.
	syl	so+lum
	pron	<1s*ul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper layers of the soil profile, affected by climate and vegetation.
sola	alt
	head	solus
	or	solus
	syl	so:la
	pos	adj.
	mod	fem.
solus	0.
	or	sola
	syl	so+lus
	pron	Latin. <1s*ulus>
	pos	adj.
	def	alone; by oneself (formerly used in stage directions).
solute	ety	C16: from Latin sol*_utus free, unfettered, from solvere to release
solute	1.
	syl	so+lute
	pron	<so1lju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the component of a solution that changes its state in forming the solution or the component that is not present in excess; the substance that is dissolved in another substance. Compare {solvent}.
solute	2.
	syl	so+lute
	pron	<so1lju:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	loose or unattached; free.
solution	ety	C14: from Latin sol*_uti*_o an unloosing, from sol*_utus; see #7solute 
solution	1.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances in which the molecules or atoms of the substances are completely dispersed. The constituents can be solids, liquids, or gases.
solution	2.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of forming a solution.
solution	3.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being dissolved (esp. in the phrase {in solution) }.
solution	4.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of two or more substances in which one or more components are present as small particles with colloidal dimension; colloid.
	exam	1	a colloidal solution.
solution	5.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific answer to or way of answering a problem.
solution	6.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of solving a problem.
solution	7.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the unique set of values that yield a true statement when substituted for the variables in an equation.
solution	8.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the stage of a disease, following a crisis, resulting in its termination.
solution	9.
	syl	so+lu+tion
	pron	<s*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the payment, discharge, or satisfaction of a claim, debt, etc.
solution set	0.
	syl	so+lu+tion set
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {truth set}.
Solutrean	ety	C19: named after Solutr*'e, village in central France where traces of this culture were originally found
Solutrean	0.
	syl	So+lu+tre:an
	pron	<s*1lu:tri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an Upper Palaeolithic culture of Europe that was characterized by leaf-shaped flint blades.
solvable	0.
	syl	solv+a:ble
	pron	<1solv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {soluble}.
solvability	sub
	head	solvable
	or	solvableness
	syl	solv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
solvableness	sub
	head	solvable
	or	solvability
	syl	solv+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
solvate	ety	C20: from #7solvent 
solvate	0.
	syl	solv+ate
	pron	<1solvAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to undergo, cause, or partake in solvation.
solvation	ety	Cu(H\2O)\6%2%+.
solvation	0.
	syl	solv:a+tion
	pron	<sol1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process in which there is some chemical association between the molecules of a solute and those of the solvent. An example is an aqueous solution of copper sulphate which contains complex ions of the type
Solvay process	ety	C19: named after Ernest Solvay (1838-1922), Belgian chemist who invented it
Solvay process	0.
	syl	Sol:vay pro+cess
	pron	<1solvA>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial process for manufacturing sodium carbonate. Carbon dioxide is passed into a solution of sodium chloride saturated with ammonia. Sodium bicarbonate is precipitated and heated to form the carbonate.
solve	ety	C15: from Latin solvere to loosen, release, free from debt
solve	1.
	syl	solve
	pron	<solv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find the explanation for or solution to (a mystery, problem, etc.).
solve	2.a.
	syl	solve
	pron	<solv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work out the answer to (a mathematical problem).
solve	2.b.
	syl	solve
	pron	<solv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain the roots of (an equation).
solver	sub
	head	solve
	syl	solv+er
	pos	n.
solvency	0.
	syl	sol+ven+cy
	pron	<1solv*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	ability to pay all debts.
solvent	ety	C17: from Latin solv*_ens releasing, from solvere to free, #7solve 
solvent	1.
	syl	sol+vent
	pron	<1solv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of meeting financial obligations.
solvent	2.
	syl	sol+vent
	pron	<1solv*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance, esp. a liquid
	def	capable of dissolving another substance.
solvent	3.
	syl	sol+vent
	pron	<1solv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid capable of dissolving another substance.
	exam	1	water is a solvent for salt.
solvent	4.
	syl	sol+vent
	pron	<1solv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the component of a solution that does not change its state in forming the solution or the component that is present in excess. Compare {solute}.
solvent	5.
	syl	sol+vent
	pron	<1solv*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that solves.
solvently	sub
	head	solvent
	syl	sol+vent+ly
	pos	adv.
solvolysis	0.
	syl	sol+vol:y+sis
	pron	<sol1volisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction occurring between a dissolved substance and its solvent. See also {hydrolysis}.
Solway Firth	0.
	syl	Sol+way Firth
	pron	<1solwA>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Irish Sea between SW Scotland and NW England. Length: about 56 km (35 miles).
Solyman	0.
	syl	Sol:y:man
	pron	<1solim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Suleiman I}.
Alexander Isayevich	infl
	head	Solzhenitsyn
	syl	A:le:xan:der I:sa:ye:vich
	pron	<ali1ksand%@r> <i1sajiviC>
	pos	n.
Solzhenitsyn	0.
	syl	Sol:zhe:ni:tsyn
	pron	Russian <s*lZ*1nitsin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, exiled Soviet novelist. His books include (1962), (1968), (1968), (1971), and (1974). His works are critical of the injustices of the Soviet regime and he was imprisoned (1945-53) and exiled to Siberia (1953-56). He was deported to the West from the Soviet Union in 1974: Nobel prize for literature 1970.
Som	0.
	syl	Som.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Somerset.
soma	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek s*_oma the body
somata	infl
	head	soma
	or	somas
	syl	so:ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
somas	infl
	head	soma
	or	somata
	syl	so:mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soma	H1.0.
	syl	so:ma
	pron	<1s*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of an organism, esp. an animal, as distinct from the germ cells.
soma	ety	from Sanskrit
soma	H2.0.
	syl	so:ma
	pron	<1s*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	an intoxicating plant juice drink used in Vedic rituals.
Somalis	infl
	head	Somali
	or	Somali
	syl	So+ma+lis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Somali	infl
	or	Somalis
	syl	So+ma+li
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Somali	1.
	syl	So+ma+li
	pron	<s*u1ma:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a tall dark-skinned people inhabiting Somalia.
Somali	2.
	syl	So+ma+li
	pron	<s*u1ma:li>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Cushitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family of languages.
Somali	3.
	syl	So+ma+li
	pron	<s*u1ma:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Somalia, the Somalis, or their language.
Somalia	0.
	syl	So+ma+li:a
	pron	<s*u1ma:li*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE Africa, on the Indian Ocean and the Gulf of Aden: the north became a British protectorate in 1884; the east and south were established as an Italian protectorate in 1889; gained independence and united as the Somali Republic in 1960. Languages: Arabic, Italian, English, and Somali. Religion: chiefly Sunni Muslim. Currency: Somali shilling. Capital: Mogadiscio. Pop.: 3170000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 637541 sq. km (246154 sq. miles). Official name: {Somali Democratic Republic}.
Somalian	sub
	head	Somalia
	syl	So+1ma+li:an
	pos	adj. n.
Somaliland	0.
	syl	So+ma+li+land
	pron	<s*u1ma:li2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a former region of E Africa, between the equator and the Gulf of Aden: includes the Somali Republic, Djibouti, and SE Ethiopia.
somatic	ety	C18: from Greek s*_omatikos concerning the body, from s*_oma the body
somatic	1.
	syl	so+mat+ic
	pron	<s*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the soma.
	exam	1	somatic cells.
somatic	2.
	syl	so+mat+ic
	pron	<s*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an animal body or body wall as distinct from the viscera, limbs, and head.
somatic	3.
	syl	so+mat+ic
	pron	<s*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the human body as distinct from the mind.
	exam	1	a somatic disease.
somatically	sub
	head	somatic
	syl	so+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
somatic cell	0.
	syl	so+mat+ic cell
	pos	n.
	def	any of the cells of a plant or animal except the reproductive cells. Compare {germ cell}.
somato-	ety	from Greek s*_oma, s*_omat-, body
somatology	1.
	syl	so+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2s*um*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the structure and function of the body.
somatology	2.
	syl	so+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2s*um*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of anthropology dealing with the physical characteristics of man.
somatologic	sub
	head	somatology
	or	somatological
	syl	so+ma+to+log+ic
	pron	<2s*um*t*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
somatological	sub
	head	somatology
	or	somatologic
	syl	so+ma+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
somatologically	sub
	head	somatology
	syl	so+ma+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
somatologist	sub
	head	somatology
	syl	so+ma+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
somatoplasm	0.a.
	syl	so+ma+to+plasm
	pron	<1s*um*t*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the protoplasm of a somatic cell.
somatoplasm	0.b.
	syl	so+ma+to+plasm
	pron	<1s*um*t*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the somatic cells collectively. Compare {{germ plasm} (sense 1)}.
somatoplastic	sub
	head	somatoplasm
	syl	so+ma+to+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
somatopleure	ety	C19: from New Latin somatopleura, from #7somato -#7+ Greek pleura a side
somatopleure	0.
	syl	so+ma+to+pleure
	pron	<1s*um*t*2plu*>, <-2plR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of tissue in embryo vertebrates that is formed by fusion of the ectoderm with the outer layer of mesoderm: develops into the amnion, chorion, and part of the body wall.
somatopleural	sub
	head	somatopleure
	or	somatopleuric
	syl	so+ma+to+1pleu+ral
	pos	adj.
somatopleuric	sub
	head	somatopleure
	or	somatopleural
	syl	so+ma+to+1pleu+ric
	pos	adj.
somatotype	0.
	syl	so+ma+to+type
	pron	<1s*um*t*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a type or classification of physique or body build. See {endomorph, mesomorph, ectomorph}.
sombre	ety	C18: from French, from Vulgar Latin subumbr*_are (unattested) to shade, from Latin sub beneath+ umbra shade
somber	alt
	head	sombre
	or	sombre
	syl	som+ber
	pron	<1somb*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
sombre	1.
	or	somber
	syl	som+bre
	pron	<1somb*>
	pos	adj.
	def	dismal; melancholy.
	exam	1	a sombre mood.
sombre	2.
	or	somber
	syl	som+bre
	pron	<1somb*>
	pos	adj.
	def	dim, gloomy, or shadowy.
sombre	3.
	or	somber
	syl	som+bre
	pron	<1somb*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colour, clothes, etc.
	def	sober, dull, or dark.
sombrely	sub
	head	sombre
	or	somberly
	syl	som+bre+ly
	pos	adv.
somberly	sub
	head	sombre
	or	sombrely
	syl	som+ber+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
sombreness	sub
	head	sombre
	or	somberness
	syl	som+bre+ness
	pos	n.
somberness	sub
	head	sombre
	or	sombreness
	syl	som+ber+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sombrous	sub
	head	sombre
	syl	som+brous
	pron	<1sombr*s>
	pos	adj.
sombrero	ety	C16: from Spanish, from sombrero de sol shade from the sun
sombreros	infl
	head	sombrero
	syl	som+bre:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sombrero	0.
	syl	som+bre:ro
	pron	<som1bre*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a felt or straw hat with a wide brim, as worn by men in Mexico.
some	ety	Old English sum; related to Old Norse sumr, Gothic sums, Old High German sum some, Sanskrit sam*'a any, Greek ham*_e somehow
some	1.a.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	a
	def	certain unknown or unspecified.
	exam	1	some lunatic drove into my car;
	exam	2	some people never learn.
some	1.b.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	some can teach and others can't.
some	2.a.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	def	an unknown or unspecified quantity or amount of.
	exam	1	there's some rice on the table;
	exam	2	he owns some horses.
some	2.b.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	mod	as pronoun; functioning as; sing. pl.
	exam	1	we'll buy some.
some	3.a.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a considerable number or amount of.
	exam	1	he lived some years afterwards.
some	3.b.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a little.
	exam	1	show him some respect.
some	4.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually stressed
	def	an impressive or remarkable.
	exam	1	that was some game&!
some	5.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	determiner.
	def	about; approximately.
	exam	1	he owes me some thirty pounds.
some	6.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	adv.
	def	a certain amount (more) (in the phrases {some more} and {and then some) }.
some	7.
	syl	some
	pron	<s^m; unstrAssAd s*m>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S., not standard.
	def	to a certain degree or extent.
	exam	1	I guess I like him some.
-some	ety	Old English -sum; related to Gothic -sama, German -sam 
-some	H1.0.
	syl	-some
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	characterized by; tending to.
	exam	1	awesome;
	exam	2	tiresome.
-some	ety	Old English sum, special use of #7some (determiner)
-some	H2.0.
	syl	-some
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a group of a specified number of members.
	exam	1	threesome.
-some	ety	from Greek s*_oma body
-some	H3.0.
	syl	-some
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	a body.
	exam	1	chromosome.
somebody	1.
	syl	some+bod:y
	pron	<1s^mb*di>
	pos	pron.
	def	some person; someone.
somebodies	infl
	head	somebody
	syl	some+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
somebody	2.
	syl	some+bod:y
	pron	<1s^mb*di>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of greater importance than others.
	exam	1	he is somebody in this town. #e
someday	0.
	syl	some+day
	pron	<1s^m2dA>
	pos	adv.
	def	at some unspecified time in the (distant) future.
somehow	1.
	syl	some+how
	pron	<1s^m2hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	in some unspecified way.
somehow	2.
	syl	some+how
	pron	<1s^m2hau>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {somehow or other}. by any means that are necessary.
someone	0.
	syl	some+one
	pron	<1s^m2w^n>, <-w*n>
	pos	pron.
	def	some person; somebody.#e {Usage}. See at {everyone}.
someplace	0.
	syl	some+place
	pron	<1s^m2plAs>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	in, at, or to some unspecified place or region.
somersault	ety	C16: from Old French soubresault, probably from Old Proven*,cal sobresaut, from sobre over (from Latin super) +saut a jump, leap (from Latin saltus) 
summersault	alt
	head	somersault
	or	somersault
	syl	sum+mer+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	n.
somersault	1.a.
	or	summersault
	syl	som+er+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a forward roll in which the head is placed on the ground and the trunk and legs are turned over it.
somersault	1.b.
	or	summersault
	syl	som+er+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar roll in a backward direction.
somersault	2.
	or	summersault
	syl	som+er+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an acrobatic feat in which either of these rolls are performed in midair, as in diving or gymnastics.
somersault	3.
	or	summersault
	syl	som+er+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete reversal of opinion, policy, etc.
somersault	4.
	or	summersault
	syl	som+er+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a somersault.
Somerset	0.
	syl	Som+er+set
	pron	<1s^m*sit>, <-2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SW England, on the Bristol Channel: the Mendip Hills lie in the north and Exmoor in the west; mainly agricultural (esp. dairying and fruit). Administrative centre: Taunton. Pop.: 404400 (1976 est.). Area: 3540 sq. km (1367 sq. miles).
something	1.
	syl	some+thing
	pron	<1s^m2TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	an unspecified or unknown thing; some thing.
	exam	1	he knows something you don't;
	exam	2	take something warm with you.
something or other	2.
	head	something
	syl	something or other.
	def	one unspecified thing or an alternative thing.
something	3.
	syl	some+thing
	pron	<1s^m2TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	an unspecified or unknown amount; bit.
	exam	1	something less than a hundred.
something	4.
	syl	some+thing
	pron	<1s^m2TiG>
	pos	pron.
	def	an impressive or important person, thing, or event.
	exam	1	isn't that something??
something	5.
	syl	some+thing
	pron	<1s^m2TiG>
	pos	adv.
	def	to some degree; a little; somewhat.
	exam	1	to look something like me.
sometime	1.
	syl	some+time
	pron	<1s^m2tIm>
	pos	adv.
	def	at some unspecified point of time.
sometime	2.
	syl	some+time
	pron	<1s^m2tIm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having been at one time; former.
	exam	1	the sometime President.
sometime	3.
	syl	some+time
	pron	<1s^m2tIm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or U.S.
	usage	prenominal
	def	occasional; infrequent.
sometimes	1.
	syl	some+times
	pron	<1s^m2tImz>
	pos	adv.
	def	now and then; from time to time; occasionally.
sometimes	2.
	syl	some+times
	pron	<1s^m2tImz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	formerly; sometime.
someway	0.
	syl	some+way
	pron	<1s^m2wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	in some unspecified manner.
somewhat	0.
	syl	some+what
	pron	<1s^m2wot>
	pos	adv.
	usage	not used with a negative
	def	rather; a bit.
	exam	1	she found it somewhat less easy than he.
somewhere	1.
	syl	some+where
	pron	<1s^m2we*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, or at some unknown or unspecified place or point.
	exam	1	somewhere in England;
	exam	2	somewhere between 3 and 4 o'clock.
get somewhere	2.
	head	somewhere
	syl	get somewhere.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make progress.
somewise	0.
	syl	some+wise
	pron	<1s^m2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in some way or to some degree; somehow (archaic, except in the phrase {in somewise) }.
somite	ety	C19: from Greek s*_oma a body
somite	1.
	syl	so+mite
	pron	<1s*umIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	any of a series of dorsal paired segments of mesoderm occurring along the notochord in vertebrate embryos. It develops into muscle and bone in the adult animal.
somite	2.
	syl	so+mite
	pron	<1s*umIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for {metamere}.
somital	sub
	head	somite
	or	somitic
	syl	so+mi+tal
	pron	<1s*umitL>
	pos	adj.
somitic	sub
	head	somite
	or	somital
	syl	so+mit+ic
	pron	<s*u1mitik>
	pos	adj.
Somme	1.
	syl	Somme
	pron	French <scm>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in Picardy region. Capital: Amiens. Pop.: 549164 (1975). Area: 6277 sq. km (2448 sq. miles).
Somme	2.
	syl	Somme
	pron	French <scm>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N France, rising in Aisne department and flowing west to Amiens, then northwest to the English Channel: scene of heavy fighting in World War I. Length: 245 km (152 miles).
sommelier	ety	French: butler, via Old French from Old Proven*,cal saumalier pack-animal driver, from Late Latin sagma a packsaddle, from Greek
sommelier	0.
	syl	som+me:lier
	pron	<1s^m*l2jA>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine steward in a restaurant or hotel.
somnambulate	ety	C19: from Latin somnus sleep+ ambul*_are to walk
somnambulate	0.
	syl	som+nam+bu+late
	pron	<som1n@mbju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk while asleep.
somnambulance	sub
	head	somnambulate
	syl	som+1nam+bu+lance
	pos	n.
somnambulant	sub
	head	somnambulate
	syl	som+1nam+bu+lant
	pos	adj. n.
somnambulation	sub
	head	somnambulate
	syl	som+2nam+bu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
somnambulator	sub
	head	somnambulate
	syl	som+1nam+bu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
somnambulism	0.
	syl	som+nam+bu+lism
	pron	<som1n@mbju2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition characterized by walking while asleep or in a hypnotic trance. Also called: {noctambulism}.
somnambulist	sub
	head	somnambulism
	syl	som+1nam+bu+list
	pos	n.
somnambulistic	sub
	head	somnambulism
	syl	som+2nam+bu+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
somni-	ety	from Latin somnus 
somnific	alt
	head	somniferous
	or	somniferous
	syl	som+nif+ic
	pos	adj.
somniferous	0.
	or	somnific
	syl	som+nif+er+ous
	pron	<som1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	tend?!ing to induce sleep.
somniferously	sub
	head	somniferous
	syl	som+1nif+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
somniloquy	ety	C19: from Latin somnus sleep+ loqui to speak; compare #7soliloquy 
somniloquies	infl
	head	somniloquy
	syl	som+nil:o+quies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
somniloquy	0.
	syl	som+nil:o+quy
	pron	<som1nil*kwi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of talking in one's sleep.
somniloquist	sub
	head	somniloquy
	syl	som+1nil:o+quist
	pos	n.
somniloquous	sub
	head	somniloquy
	syl	som+1nil:o+quous
	pos	adj.
somnolent	ety	C15: from Latin somnus sleep
somnolent	1.
	syl	som+no+lent
	pron	<1somn*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	drowsy; sleepy.
somnolent	2.
	syl	som+no+lent
	pron	<1somn*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing drowsiness.
somnolence	sub
	head	somnolent
	or	somnolency
	syl	som+no+lence
	pos	n.
somnolency	sub
	head	somnolent
	or	somnolence
	syl	som+no+len+cy
	pos	n.
somnolently	sub
	head	somnolent
	syl	som+no+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Somnus	0.
	syl	Som:nus
	pron	<1somn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of sleep. Greek counterpart: {Hypnos}.
son	ety	Old English sunu; related to Old Norse sunr, Gothic sunus, Old High German sunu, Lithuanian s*_unus, Sanskrit s*_unu 
son	1.
	syl	son
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	a male offspring; a boy or man in relation to his parents.
son	2.
	syl	son
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	a male descendant.
son	3.
	syl	son
	pos	s^n; n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a familiar term of address for a boy or man.
son	4.
	syl	son
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	a male from a certain country, etc., or one closely connected with a certain environment.
	exam	1	a son of the circus.
sonless	sub
	head	son
	syl	son+less
	pos	adj.
sonlike	sub
	head	son
	syl	son+2like
	pos	adj.
Son	0.
	syl	Son
	pos	s^n; n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the second person of the Trinity, Jesus Christ.
sonant	ety	C19: from Latin son*_ans sounding, from son*_are to make a noise, resound &- #!so+nance n. &- so+nan+tal (s$$$u#!n@ant%@l) or so+#!nan+tic adj.
sonant	1.
	syl	so+nant
	pron	<1s*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting a voiced sound capable of forming a syllable or syllable nucleus.
sonant	2.
	syl	so+nant
	pron	<1s*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inherently possessing, exhibiting, or producing a sound.
sonant	3.
	syl	so+nant
	pron	<1s*un*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	resonant; sounding.
sonant	4.
	syl	so+nant
	pron	<1s*un*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a voiced sound belonging to the class of frictionless continuants or nasals (l, r, m, n, &n) considered from the point of view of being a vowel and, in this capacity, able to form a syllable or syllable nucleus.
sonar	ety	C20: from so (und) na (vigation) r (anging) 
sonar	0.
	syl	so+nar
	pron	<1s*una:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {echo sounder}.
sonata	ety	C17: from Italian, from sonare to sound, from Latin
sonata	1.
	syl	so+na+ta
	pron	<s*1na:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental composition, usually in three or more movements, for piano alone ({piano sonata}) or for any other instrument with or without piano accompaniment ({violin sonata, cello sonata}, etc.). See also {sonata form, {symphony} (sense 1)}, {{concerto} (sense 1)}.
sonata	2.
	syl	so+na+ta
	pron	<s*1na:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a one-movement keyboard composition of the baroque period.
sonata form	0.
	syl	so+na+ta form
	pos	n.
	def	a musical structure consisting of an expand?!ed ternary form whose three sections (exposition, development, and recapitulation), followed by a coda, are characteristic of the first movement in a sonata, symphony, string quartet, concerto, etc.
sonatina	ety	C19: from Italian
sonatina	0.
	syl	son:a+ti+na
	pron	<2son*1tEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sonata.
sondage	ety	C20: from French: a sounding, from sonder to sound
sondages	infl
	head	sondage
	syl	son+dag:es
	pron	<-1da:Ziz>, <-1da:Z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sondage	0.
	syl	son+dage
	pron	<son1da:Z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol?!ogy.
	def	a deep trial trench for inspecting stratigraphy.
sonde	ety	C20: from French: plummet, plumb line; see #7sound %3
sonde	0.
	syl	sonde
	pron	<sond>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket, balloon, or probe used for observing in the upper atmosphere.
Stephen (Joshua)	infl
	head	Sondheim
	syl	Ste:phen (Joshua)
	pos	n.
Sondheim	0.
	syl	Sond:heim
	pron	<1sondhIm>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1930, U.S. songwriter. He wrote the lyrics for (1957) and the score for (1971) and
sone	ety	C20: from Latin sonus a sound
sone	0.
	syl	sone
	pron	<s*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of loudness equal to 40 phons.
son et lumiere	ety	literally: sound and light
son et lumiere	0.
	syl	son et lu+mi+*`ere
	pron	<1son> <A> <1lu:mi2e*>, French <s?~c> <ne> <ly1mje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an entertainment staged at night at a famous building, historical site, etc., whereby the history of the location is presented by means of lighting effects, sound effects, and narration.
song	ety	Old English sang; related to Gothic saggws, Old High German sang; see #7sing 
song	1.a.
	syl	song
	pron	<soG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music, usually employing a verbal text, composed for the voice, esp. one intended for performance by a soloist.
song	1.b.
	syl	song
	pron	<soG>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole repertory of such pieces.
song	1.c.
	syl	song
	pron	<soG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a song book.
song	2.
	syl	song
	pron	<soG>
	pos	n.
	def	poetical composition; poetry.
song	3.
	syl	song
	pron	<soG>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic tuneful call or sound made by certain birds or insects.
song	4.
	syl	song
	pron	<soG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of singing.
	exam	1	they raised their voices in song.
for a song	5.
	head	song
	syl	for a song.
	def	at a bargain price.
on song	6.
	head	song
	syl	on song.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	performing at peak efficiency or ability.
songlike	sub
	head	song
	syl	song+2like
	pos	adj.
song and dance	1.
	syl	song and dance
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a fuss, esp. one that is unnecessary.
song and dance	2.
	syl	song and dance
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a long or elaborate story or explanation, esp. one that is evasive.
songbird	1.
	syl	song+bird
	pron	<1soG2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any passerine bird of the suborder having highly developed vocal organs and, in most, a musical call.
songbird	2.
	syl	song+bird
	pron	<1soG2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird having a musical call.
song cycle	0.
	syl	song cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	any of several groups of songs written by composers during and after the Romantic period, each series employing texts, usually by one poet, relating a story or grouped around a central motif.
song form	0.
	syl	song form
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ternary form}.
songful	0.
	syl	song+ful
	pron	<1soGful>
	pos	adj.
	def	tuneful; melodious.
songfully	sub
	head	songful
	syl	song+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
songfulness	sub
	head	songful
	syl	song+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Songhai	infl
	or	Songhais
	syl	Son+ghai
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Songhais	infl
	head	Songhai
	or	Songhai
	syl	Son+ghais
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Songhai	1.
	syl	Son+ghai
	pron	<soG1gI>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Nilotic people of W Africa, living chiefly in Mali and Niger in the central Niger valley.
Songhai	2.
	syl	Son+ghai
	pron	<soG1gI>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of dialects spoken by this people, now generally regarded as forming a branch of the Nilo-Saharan family.
Song Coi	alt
	head	Song Koi
	or	Song Koi
	syl	Song Coi
	pron	<1soG> <1kci>
	pos	n.
Song Koi	0.
	or	Song Coi
	syl	Song Koi
	pron	<1soG> <1kci>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Vietnamese name for the {Red River}.
songkok	ety	from Malay
songkok	0.
	syl	song+kok
	pron	<1soGko>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia and Indonesia
	def	a kind of oval brimless hat, resembling a skull.
the	infl
	head	Song of Solomon
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Song of Solomon	0.
	syl	Song of Sol:o:mon
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the Old Testament consisting of a collection of dramatic love poems traditionally ascribed to Solomon. Also called: {Song of Songs, Canticle of Canticles}.
songster	1.
	syl	song+ster
	pron	<1soGst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer or poet.
songster	2.
	syl	song+ster
	pron	<1soGst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singing bird; songbird.
songstress	sub
	head	songster
	syl	song+stress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
song thrush	0.
	syl	song thrush
	pos	n.
	def	a common Old World thrush, that has a brown back and spotted breast and is noted for its song.
songwriter	0.
	syl	song+writ:er
	pron	<1soG2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who composes the words or music for songs in a popular idiom.
sonic	ety	C20: from Latin sonus sound
sonic	1.
	syl	son+ic
	pron	<1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or producing sound.
sonic	2.
	syl	son+ic
	pron	<1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a speed about equal to that of sound in air: 332 metres per second (743 miles per hour).
sonic barrier	0.
	syl	son+ic bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sound barrier}.
sonic boom	0.
	syl	son+ic boom
	pos	n.
	def	a loud explosive sound caused by the shock wave of an aircraft, etc., travelling at supersonic speed.
sonic depth finder	0.
	syl	son+ic depth find+er
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting the depth of water or of a submerged object by means of sound waves; fathometer. See also {sonar}.
soniferous	0.
	syl	so+nif+er+ous
	pron	<so1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying or producing sound.
sons-in-law	infl
	head	son-in-law
	syl	sons-in-law.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
son-in-law	0.
	syl	son-in-law
	pos	n.
	def	the husband of one's daughter.
sonnet	ety	C16: via Italian from Old Proven*,cal sonet a little poem, from son song, from Latin sonus a sound
sonnet	1.
	syl	son+net
	pron	<1sonit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse form of Italian origin consisting of 14 lines in iambic pentameter with rhymes arranged according to a fixed scheme, usually divided either into octave and sestet or, in the English form, into three quatrains and a couplet.
sonnet	2.
	syl	son+net
	pron	<1sonit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	to compose sonnets.
sonnet	3.
	syl	son+net
	pron	<1sonit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	to celebrate in a sonnet.
sonneteer	0.
	syl	son+net+eer
	pron	<2soni1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of sonnets.
sonnies	infl
	head	sonny
	syl	son+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sonny	0.
	syl	son+ny
	pron	<1s^ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often patronizing.
	def	a familiar term of address to a boy or man.
sonobuoy	0.
	syl	so+no+buoy
	pron	<1s*un*2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a buoy equipped to detect underwater noises and transmit them by radio.
sons of bitches	infl
	head	son of a bitch
	syl	sons of bitch:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
son of a bitch	0.
	syl	son of a bitch
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a worthless or contemptible person: used as an insult.
sons of guns	infl
	head	son of a gun
	syl	sons of guns.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
son of a gun	0.
	syl	son of a gun
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a rogue or rascal: used as a jocular form of address.
son of God	1.
	syl	son of God
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	an angelic being.
son of God	2.
	syl	son of God
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a Christian believer.
Son of Man	0.
	syl	Son of Man
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a title of Jesus Christ.
Sonora	0.
	syl	So+no+ra
	pron	Spanish <so1nora>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NW Mexico, on the Gulf of California: consists of a narrow coastal plain rising inland to the Sierra Madre Occidental; an important mining area in colonial times. Capital: Hermosillo. Pop.: 1098720 (1970). Area: 184934 sq. km (71403 sq. miles).
sonorant	1.
	syl	son+or+ant
	pron	<1son*r*nt>
	qual	Phonetics. n.
	def	one of the frictionless continuants or nasals (l, r, m, n, &n) having consonantal or vocalic functions depending on its situation within the syllable.
sonorant	2.
	syl	son+or+ant
	pron	<1son*r*nt>
	qual	Phonetics. n.
	def	either of the two consonants represented in English orthography by or and regarded as either consonantal or vocalic articulations of the vowels (i$:) and (u$:).
sonorous	ety	C17: from Latin son*_orus loud, from sonor a noise
sonorous	1.
	syl	so+no+rous
	pron	<s*1nc:r*s>, <1son*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or capable of producing sound.
sonorous	2.
	syl	so+no+rous
	pron	<s*1nc:r*s>, <1son*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language, sound, etc.
	def	deep or resonant.
sonorous	3.
	syl	so+no+rous
	pron	<s*1nc:r*s>, <1son*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of speech
	def	high-flown; grandiloquent.
sonority	sub
	head	sonorous
	syl	so+nor+i:ty
	pron	<s*1nor?!iti>
	pos	n.
sonorously	sub
	head	sonorous
	syl	so+1no+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
sonorousness	sub
	head	sonorous
	syl	so+1no+rous+ness
	pos	n.
Sons of Freedom	0.
	syl	Sons of Free+dom
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Doukhobor sect, located largely in British Columbia: notorious for its acts of terrorism in opposition to the government in the 1950s and 1960s. Also called: {Freedomites}.
sonsy	ety	C16: from Gaelic sonas good fortune
sonsie	alt
	head	sonsy
	or	sonsy
	syl	son+sie
	pron	<1sonsi>
	pos	adj.
sonsier	infl
	head	sonsy
	syl	son+si+er
	pos	adj.
sonsiest	infl
	head	sonsy
	syl	son+si+est.
	pos	adj.
sonsy	1.
	or	sonsie
	syl	son+sy
	pron	<1sonsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Irish, Scot., and English dialect.
	def	plump; buxom.
sonsy	2.
	or	sonsie
	syl	son+sy
	pron	<1sonsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Irish, Scot., and English dialect.
	def	cheerful.
the	infl
	head	Soo Canals
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Soo Canals	0.
	syl	Soo Ca+nals
	pron	<su:>
	pos	n.
	def	the two ship canals linking Lakes Superior and Huron. There is a canal on the Canadian and on the U.S. side of the rapids of the St. Mary's River. See also {Sault Sainte Marie}.
Su-chou	alt
	head	Soochow
	or	Soochow
	syl	Su-chou
	pron	<1su:1Cau>
	pos	n.
Soochow	0.
	or	Su-chou
	syl	Soo+chow
	pron	<1su:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in S Kiangsu on the Grand Canal: noted for its gardens; produces chiefly silk. Pop.: 633000 (1957 est.). Also called: {Wuhsien}.
sook	ety	perhaps from Old English s*_ucan to suck, influ?!enced by Welsh swci swead tame
sook	1.
	syl	sook
	pron	<suk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southwest Brit. dialect.
	def	a baby.
sook	2.
	syl	sook
	pron	<suk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a coward.
soon	ety	Old English s*_ona; related to Old High German s*_ano, Gothic suns 
soon	1.
	syl	soon
	pron	<su:n>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or after a short time; in a little while; before long.
	exam	1	the doctor will soon be here.
as soon as	2.
	head	soon
	syl	as soon as.
	def	at the very moment that.
	exam	1	she burst into tears as soon as she saw him.
as sooneas	3.
	head	soon
	syl	as soon&eas.
	def	used to indicate that the second alternative mentioned is not preferable to the first.
	exam	1	I'd just as soon go by train as drive.
sooner	1.
	syl	soon+er
	pron	<1su:n*>
	pos	adv.
	def	the comparative of {soon}.
	exam	1	he came sooner than I thought.
sooner	2.
	syl	soon+er
	pron	<1su:n*>
	pos	adv.
	def	rather; in preference.
	exam	1	I'd sooner die than give up.
no soonerethan	3.
	head	sooner
	syl	no sooner&ethan.
	def	immediately after or when.
	exam	1	no sooner had he got home than the rain stopped;
	exam	2	no sooner said than done.
sooner or later	4.
	head	sooner
	syl	sooner or later.
	def	eventually; inevitably.
Soong	0.
	syl	Soong
	pron	<suG>
	pos	n.
	def	an influential Chinese family, notably {Soong Ch'ing-ling} (born 1890), who married {Sun Yat-sen} and became a vice chairman of the People's Republic of China (1959); and {Soong Mei-ling} (born 1898), who married {Chiang Kai-shek}.
soot	ety	Old English s*_ot; related to Old Norse, Middle Low German s*_ot, Lithuanian s*'odis, Old Slavonic sa*vzda, Old Irish s*_uide 
soot	1.
	syl	soot
	pron	<sut>
	pos	n.
	def	finely divided carbon deposited from flames during the incomplete combustion of organic substances such as coal.
soot	2.
	syl	soot
	pron	<sut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with soot.
sooth	ety	Old English s*_oth; related to Old Norse sathr true, Old High German sand, Gothic sunja truth, Latin s*_ons guilty, sonticus critical
sooth	1.
	syl	sooth
	pron	<su:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	truth or reality (esp. in the phrase {in sooth) }.
sooth	2.
	syl	sooth
	pron	<su:T>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	true or real.
sooth	3.
	syl	sooth
	pron	<su:T>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	smooth.
soothly	sub
	head	sooth
	syl	sooth+ly
	pos	adv.
soothe	ety	C16 (in the sense: to mollify): from Old English s*_othian to prove; related to Old Norse sanna to assert; see #7sooth 
soothe	1.
	syl	soothe
	pron	<su:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make calm or tranquil.
soothe	2.
	syl	soothe
	pron	<su:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve or assuage (pain, longing, etc.).
soothe	3.
	syl	soothe
	pron	<su:@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bring tranquillity or relief.
soother	sub
	head	soothe
	syl	sooth+er
	pos	n.
soothingly	sub
	head	soothe
	syl	sooth+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
soothingness	sub
	head	soothe
	syl	sooth+ing+ness
	pos	n.
soothfast	ety	from Old English s*_othf@ast; see #7sooth, fast %1
soothfast	1.
	syl	sooth+fast
	pron	<1su:$T2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	truthful.
soothfast	2.
	syl	sooth+fast
	pron	<1su:$T2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	loyal; true.
soothsays	infl
	head	soothsay
	syl	sooth+says
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
soothsaying	infl
	head	soothsay
	syl	sooth+say+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
soothsaid	infl
	head	soothsay
	syl	sooth+said.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
soothsay	0.
	syl	sooth+say
	pron	<1su:T2sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to predict the future.
soothsaying	sub
	head	soothsay
	syl	sooth+2say+ing
	pos	n.
soothsayer	0.
	syl	sooth+say+er
	pron	<1su:T2sA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a seer or prophet.
sootier	infl
	head	sooty
	syl	soot:i+er
	pos	adj.
sootiest	infl
	head	sooty
	syl	soot:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sooty	1.
	syl	soot:y
	pron	<1suti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with soot.
sooty	2.
	syl	soot:y
	pron	<1suti>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or consisting of soot.
sootily	sub
	head	sooty
	syl	soot:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sootiness	sub
	head	sooty
	syl	soot:i+ness
	pos	n.
sooty mould	1.
	syl	soot:y mould
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal plant disease characterized by a blackish growth covering the surface of leaves, fruits, etc.
sooty mould	2.
	syl	soot:y mould
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fungi, such as species of or that cause this disease.
sop	ety	Old English sopp; related to Old Norse soppa #7soup, Old High German sopfa milk with bread; see #7sup %2
sop	1.
	syl	sop
	pron	<sop>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	food soaked in a liquid before being eaten.
sop	2.
	syl	sop
	pron	<sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a concession, bribe, etc., given to placate or mollify.
	exam	1	a sop to one's feelings.
sop	3.
	syl	sop
	pron	<sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stupid or weak person.
sops	infl
	head	sop
	syl	sops
	pos	vb.
sopping	infl
	head	sop
	syl	sop+ping
	pos	vb.
sopped	infl
	head	sop
	syl	sopped.
	pos	vb.
sop	4.
	syl	sop
	pron	<sop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dip or soak (food) in liquid.
sop	5.
	syl	sop
	pron	<sop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to soak or be soaked. {~} See also {sop up}.
SOP	0.
	syl	SOP
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	standard operating procedure.
sop	0.
	syl	sop.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	soprano.
sophism	ety	C14: from Latin sophisma, from Greek: ingenious trick, from sophizesthai to use clever deceit, from sophos wise, clever
sophism	0.
	syl	soph+ism
	pron	<1sofiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an argument that is deliberately invalid, specious or misleading. Compare {paralogism}.
sophist	ety	C16: from Latin sophista, from Greek sophist*_es a wise man, from sophizesthai to act craftily
sophist	1.a.
	syl	soph+ist
	pron	<1sofist>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of pre-Socratic professional philosophers.
sophist	1.b.
	syl	soph+ist
	pron	<1sofist>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of later philosophers who made an art of effective but misleading argument.
sophist	2.
	syl	soph+ist
	pron	<1sofist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses clever or quibbling arguments that are fundamentally unsound.
sophister	1.
	syl	soph+ist+er
	pron	<1sofist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a second-year undergraduate at certain British universities.
sophister	2.
	syl	soph+ist+er
	pron	<1sofist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {sophist}.
sophistical	alt
	head	sophistic
	or	sophistic
	syl	so+phis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
sophistic	1.
	or	sophistical
	syl	so+phis+tic
	pron	<s*1fistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sophists or sophistry.
sophistic	2.
	or	sophistical
	syl	so+phis+tic
	pron	<s*1fistik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sophisms.
sophistically	sub
	head	sophistic
	syl	so+1phis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sophisticate	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin sophistic*_are, from Latin sophisticus sophistic
sophisticate	1.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cate
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (someone) less natural or innocent, as by education.
sophisticate	2.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cate
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pervert or corrupt (an argument, etc.) by sophistry.
sophisticate	3.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cate
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more complex or refined.
sophisticate	4.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cate
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to falsify (a text, etc.) by alterations. {~} (s$$#!f$Ist$I@!ke$It, -k$It).
sophisticate	5.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cate
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sophisticated person.
sophistication	sub
	head	sophisticate
	syl	so+2phis+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
sophisticator	sub
	head	sophisticate
	syl	so+1phis+ti+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
sophisticated	1.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having refined or cultured tastes and habits.
sophisticated	2.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	appealing to sophisticates.
	exam	1	a sophisticated restaurant.
sophisticated	3.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unduly refined or cultured.
sophisticated	4.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	pretentiously or superficially wise.
sophisticated	5.
	syl	so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<s*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of machines, methods, etc.
	def	complex and refined.
sophisticatedly	sub
	head	sophisticated
	syl	so+1phis+ti+2cat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
sophistries	infl
	head	sophistry
	syl	soph+ist+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sophistry	1.a.
	syl	soph+ist+ry
	pron	<1sofistri>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of argument that is seemingly plausible though actually invalid and misleading.
sophistry	1.b.
	syl	soph+ist+ry
	pron	<1sofistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of using such arguments.
sophistry	2.
	syl	soph+ist+ry
	pron	<1sofistri>
	pos	n.
	def	subtle but unsound or fallacious reasoning.
sophistry	3.
	syl	soph+ist+ry
	pron	<1sofistri>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this; sophism.
Sophocles	0.
	syl	Soph:o:cles
	pron	<1sof*2klEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??496-406 #7b.c., Greek dramatist; author of seven extant tragedies.
	exam	1	Ajax, Antigone, Oedipus Rex, Trachiniae, Electra, Philoctetes,
sophomore	ety	C17: perhaps from earlier sophumer, from sophum, variant of #7sophism,+ -#7er %1
sophomore	0.
	syl	soph:o+more
	pron	<1sof*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a second year student in an educational establishment.
Sophy	ety	C16: from Latin soph*_i wise men, from Greek sophos wise
Sophi	alt
	head	Sophy
	or	Sophy
	syl	So+phi
	pron	<1s*ufi>
	pos	n.
Sophies	infl
	head	Sophy
	syl	So+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sophy	0.
	or	Sophi
	syl	So+phy
	pron	<1s*ufi>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a title of the Persian monarchs.
-sophy	ety	from Greek -sophia, from sophia wisdom, from sophos wise
-sophy	0.
	syl	-so:phy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating knowledge or an intellectual system.
	exam	1	philosophy;
	exam	2	theosophy.
-sophic	sub
	head	-sophy
	or	-sophical
	syl	-soph:ic
	pos	adj.
-sophical	sub
	head	-sophy
	or	-sophic
	syl	-soph:i:cal
	pos	adj.
sopor	ety	C17: from Latin: a deep sleep, death; related to somnus sleep
sopor	0.
	syl	so+por
	pron	<1s*up*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally deep sleep; stupor.
soporific	1.
	syl	sop:o+rif+ic
	pron	<2sop*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	inducing sleep.
soporific	2.
	syl	sop:o+rif+ic
	pron	<2sop*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	drowsy; sleepy.
soporific	3.
	syl	sop:o+rif+ic
	pron	<2sop*1rifik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a drug or other agent that induces sleep.
soporifically	sub
	head	soporific
	syl	sop:o+1rif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sopping	0.
	syl	sop+ping
	pron	<1sopiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely soaked; wet through. Also: {sopping wet}.
soppier	infl
	head	soppy
	syl	sop+pi+er
	pos	adj.
soppiest	infl
	head	soppy
	syl	sop+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
soppy	1.
	syl	sop+py
	pron	<1sopi>
	pos	adj.
	def	wet or soggy.
soppy	2.
	syl	sop+py
	pron	<1sopi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	silly or sentimental.
soppy on	3.
	head	soppy
	syl	soppy on.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	foolishly charmed or affected by.
soppily	sub
	head	soppy
	syl	sop+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
soppiness	sub
	head	soppy
	syl	sop+pi+ness
	pos	n.
sopranino	ety	Italian, diminutive of #7soprano 
sopraninos	infl
	head	sopranino
	syl	so+pra+ni+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sopranino	0.a.
	syl	so+pra+ni+no
	pron	<2sopr*1nEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the instrument with the highest possible pitch in a family of instruments.
sopranino	0.b.
	syl	so+pra+ni+no
	pron	<2sopr*1nEn*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a sopranino recorder.
soprano	ety	C18: from Italian, from sopra above, from Latin supr*_a 
sopranos	infl
	head	soprano
	or	soprani
	syl	so+pra+nos
	pron	<-1pra:nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soprani	infl
	head	soprano
	or	sopranos
	syl	so+pra+ni
	pron	<-1pra:nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
soprano	1.
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest adult female voice, having a range approximately from middle C to the A a thirteenth above it.
soprano	2.
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the voice of a young boy before puberty.
soprano	3.
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice.
soprano	4.
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest part of a piece of harmony.
soprano	5.a.
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest or second highest instrument in a family of instruments.
soprano	5.b.
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a soprano saxophone.
soprano	xref
	syl	so+pra+no
	pron	<s*1pra:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {treble}.
soprano clef	0.
	syl	so+pra+no clef
	pos	n.
	def	the clef that establishes middle C as being on the bottom line of the staff. See also {C clef}.
sop up	0.
	syl	sop up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mop or take up (spilt water, etc.) with or as if with a sponge.
sora	ety	C18: of unknown origin
sora	0.
	syl	so:ra
	pron	<1sc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American rail, with a greyish-brown plumage and yellow bill.
Mount	infl
	head	Sorata
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Sorata	0.
	syl	So+ra+ta
	pron	Spanish <so1rata>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in W Bolivia, in the Andes: the highest mountain in the Cordillera Real, with two peaks, Ancohuma, 6550 m (2l 490 ft.), and Illampu, 6485 m (21276 ft.).
sorb	ety	C16: from Latin sorbus the sorb, service tree
sorb	1.
	syl	sorb
	pron	<sc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{service tree} (sense 1)}.
sorb	2.
	syl	sorb
	pron	<sc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related trees, esp. the mountain ash.
sorb	3.
	syl	sorb
	pron	<sc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sorb apple}. the fruit of any of these trees.
sorbic	sub
	head	sorb
	syl	sorb+ic
	pos	adj.
Sorb	0.
	syl	Sorb
	pron	<sc:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Slavonic people living chiefly in the rural areas of SE East Germany (Lusatia). Also called: {Wend, Lusatian}.
sorbefacient	ety	C19: from Latin sorb*_e (re) to absorb+#7-facient 
sorbefacient	1.
	syl	sor+be:fa+cient
	pron	<2sc:bi1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	inducing absorption. {~}
sorbefacient	2.
	syl	sor+be:fa+cient
	pron	<2sc:bi1fAS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a sorbefacient drug.
sorbet	ety	C16: from French, from Old Italian sorbetto, from Turkish *,serbet, from Arabic sharbah a drink
sorbet	1.
	syl	sor+bet
	pron	<1sc:bit>, <-bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a water ice made from fruit juice, egg whites, milk, etc.
sorbet	2.
	syl	sor+bet
	pron	<1sc:bit>, <-bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {{sherbet} (sense 1)}.
Sorbian	1.
	syl	Sorb+i:an
	pron	<1sc:bi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a West Slavonic language spoken in the rural areas of SE East Germany; modern Wendish.
Sorbian	2.
	syl	Sorb+i:an
	pron	<1sc:bi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of this language.
Sorbian	3.
	syl	Sorb+i:an
	pron	<1sc:bi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to these people or their language.
sorbic acid	ety	C19: from #7sorb (the tree), from its discovery in the berries of the mountain ash
sorbic acid	0.
	syl	sorb+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline unsaturated carboxylic acid found in berries of the mountain ash and used to inhibit the growth of moulds and as an additive for certain synthetic coatings; 2,4-hexadienoic acid. It exists as and isomers, the latter being the one usually obtained. Formula: CH\3CH:CHCH:CHCOOH.
sorbitol	ety	C19: from #7sorb+ -#7itol 
sorbitol	0.
	syl	sor+bi+tol
	pron	<1sc:bi2tol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white water-soluble crystalline alcohol with a sweet taste, found in certain fruits and berries and manufactured by the catalytic hydrogenation of sucrose: used as a sweetener and in the manufacture of ascorbic acid and synthetic resins. Formula: C\6H\8(OH)\6.
the	infl
	head	Sorbonne
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Sorbonne	0.
	syl	Sor+bonne
	pron	French <scr1bcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of the University of Paris containing the faculties of science and literature: founded in 1253 by Robert de Sorbon as a theological college; given to the university in 1808.
sorbo rubber	ety	C20: from #7absorb 
sorbo rubber	0.
	syl	sor+bo rub+ber
	pron	<1sc:b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a spongy form of rubber.
sorbose	ety	C19: from #7sorb+ -#7{ose %2}
sorbose	0.
	syl	sor+bose
	pron	<1sc:b*us>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a sweet-tasting hexose sugar derived from the berries of the mountain ash by bacterial action: used in the synthesis of ascorbic acid. Formula: CH\2OH(CHOH)\3COCH\2OH.
sorcerer	ety	C16: from Old French sorcier, from Vulgar Latin sorti*_arius (unattested) caster of lots, from Latin sors lot
sorceress	alt
	head	sorcerer
	or	sorcerer
	syl	sor+cer+ess
	pron	<1sc:s*ris>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
sorcerer	0.
	or	sorceress
	syl	sor+cer+er
	pron	<1sc:s*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks to control and use magic powers; a wizard or magician.
sorcery	ety	C13: from Old French sorcerie, from sorcier #7sorcerer 
sorceries	infl
	head	sorcery
	syl	sor+cer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sorcery	0.
	syl	sor+cer:y
	pron	<1sc:s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, practices, or spells of magic, esp. black magic, by which it is sought to harness occult forces or evil spirits in order to produce preternatural effects in the world.
sorcerous	sub
	head	sorcery
	syl	sor+cer+ous
	pos	adj.
sorcerously	sub
	head	sorcery
	syl	sor+cer+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
Sordello	0.
	syl	Sor:del:lo
	pron	Italian <sor1dello>
	pos	n.
	def	born ??1200, Italian troubadour.
sordid	ety	C16: from Latin sordidus, from sord*_ere to be dirty
sordid	1.
	syl	sor+did
	pron	<1sc:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty, foul, or squalid.
sordid	2.
	syl	sor+did
	pron	<1sc:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	degraded; vile; base.
	exam	1	a sordid affair.
sordid	3.
	syl	sor+did
	pron	<1sc:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	selfish and grasping.
	exam	1	sordid avarice.
sordidly	sub
	head	sordid
	syl	sor+did+ly
	pos	adv.
sordidness	sub
	head	sordid
	syl	sor+did+ness
	pos	n.
sordino	ety	Italian: from sordo deaf, from Latin surdus 
sordini	infl
	head	sordino
	syl	sor+di+ni
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sordino	1.
	syl	sor+di+no
	pron	<sc:1dEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mute for a stringed or brass musical instrument.
sordino	2.
	syl	sor+di+no
	pron	<sc:1dEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dampers that arrest the vibrations of piano strings.
con sordino	3.
	head	sordino
	or	sordini
	syl	con sordino
	def	a musical direction to play with a mute.
senza sordino	4.
	head	sordino
	or	sordini
	syl	senza sordino
	def	a musical direction to remove or play without the mute or (on the piano) with the sustaining pedal pressed down.
sordino	xref
	syl	sor+di+no
	pron	<sc:1dEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {sourdine}.
sore	ety	Old English s*_ar; related to Old Norse s*_arr, Old High German s*_er, Gothic sair sore, Latin saevus angry
sore	1.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a wound, injury, etc.
	def	painfully sensitive; tender.
sore	2.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing annoyance.
	exam	1	a sore point.
sore	3.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgent; pressing.
	exam	1	in sore need.
sore	4.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	grieved; distressed.
sore	5.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing grief or sorrow. {~}
sore	6.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	a painful or sensitive wound, injury, etc.
sore	7.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	any cause of distress or vexation.
sore	8.
	syl	sore
	pron	<sc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	direly; sorely (now only in such phrases as {sore pressed, sore afraid) }.
soreness	sub
	head	sore
	syl	sore+ness
	pos	n.
soredium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek s*_oros a heap
soredium	0.
	syl	so+re:di:um
	pron	<sc:1rEdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ of vegetative reproduction in lichens consisting of a cluster of algal cells enclosed in fungal hyphae: dispersed by wind, insects, or other means.
sorehead	0.
	syl	sore+head
	pron	<1sc:2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a peevish or dis?!gruntled person.
soreheadedly	sub
	head	sorehead
	syl	sore+1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
soreheadedness	sub
	head	sorehead
	syl	sore+1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
sorely	1.
	syl	sore+ly
	pron	<1sc:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	painfully or grievously.
	exam	1	sorely wound?!ed.
sorely	2.
	syl	sore+ly
	pron	<1sc:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	pressingly or greatly.
	exam	1	to be sorely taxed.
sorghum	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Italian sorgo, probably from Vulgar Latin Syricum gr*_anum (unat?!tested) Syrian grain
sorghum	0.
	syl	sor+ghum
	pron	<1sc:g*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any grass of the Old World genus having solid stems, large flower heads, and glossy seeds: cultivated for grain, hay, and as a source of syrup. See also {kaffir corn, durra}.
sorgo	ety	Italian
sorgho	alt
	head	sorgo
	or	sorgo
	syl	sor+gho
	pron	<1sc:g*u>
	pos	n.
sorgos	infl
	head	sorgo
	or	sorghos
	syl	sor+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sorghos	infl
	head	sorgo
	or	sorgos
	syl	sor+ghos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sorgo	0.
	or	sorgho
	syl	sor+go
	pron	<1sc:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of sorghum that have watery sweet juice and are grown for fodder, silage, or syrup.
sori	0.
	syl	so:ri
	pron	<1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {sorus}.
soricine	ety	C18: from Latin s*_oric*_inus, from s*_orex a shrew
soricine	0.
	syl	sor:i+cine
	pron	<1sori2sIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the shrews or the family to which they belong.
sorites	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek s*_oreit*_es, literally: heaped, from s*_oros a heap
sorites	0.
	syl	so+ri+tes
	pron	<so1rItEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a polysyllogism in which the premisses are arranged so that intermediate conclusions are omitted, being understood, and only the final conclusion is stated.
soritical	sub
	head	sorites
	or	soritic
	syl	so+rit:i+cal
	pron	<so1ritikL>
	pos	adj.
soritic	sub
	head	sorites
	or	soritical
	syl	so+1rit+ic
	pos	adj.
sorn	ety	C16: from earlier sorren a feudal obligation requiring vassals to offer free hospitality to their lord and his men, from obsolete Irish sorthan free quarters
sorn	0.
	syl	sorn
	pron	<sc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to obtain food, lodging, etc., from another person by presuming on his generosity.
Sorocaba	0.
	syl	So+ro+ca+ba
	pron	Portuguese <2soro1kaba>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Brazil, in S?~ao Paulo state: industrial centre. Pop.: 165990 (1970).
sororate	ety	C20: from Latin soror a sister
sororate	0.
	syl	so+ror+ate
	pron	<1sor*2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the custom in some societies of a widower marrying his deceased wife's younger sister.
sororicide	ety	C17: from Latin sor*_oric*_ida one who murders his sister, from soror sister+ caedere to slay
sororicide	1.
	syl	so+ror:i+cide
	pron	<s*1rori2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing one's own sister.
sororicide	2.
	syl	so+ror:i+cide
	pron	<s*1rori2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills his or her sister.
sororicidal	sub
	head	sororicide
	syl	so+2ror:i+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
sorority	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin sor*_orit*_as, from Latin soror sister
sororities	infl
	head	sorority
	syl	so+ror+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sorority	0.
	syl	so+ror+i:ty
	pron	<s*1roriti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a social club or society for university women.
sorosis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek s*_oros a heap
soroses	infl
	head	sorosis
	syl	so+ro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sorosis	0.
	syl	so+ro+sis
	pron	<s*1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a fleshy multiple fruit, such as that of the pineapple and mulberry, formed from flowers that are crowded together on a fleshy stem.
sorption	ety	C20: back formation from #7absorption, adsorption 
sorption	0.
	syl	sorp+tion
	pron	<1sc:pS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process in which one substance takes up or holds another; adsorption or absorption.
sorrel	ety	C15: from Old French sorel, from sor a reddish brown, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch soor desiccated
sorrel	H1.1.a.
	syl	sor+rel
	pron	<1sor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a light brown to brownish-orange colour.
sorrel	H1.1.b.
	syl	sor+rel
	pron	<1sor*l>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a sorrel carpet.
sorrel	H1.2.
	syl	sor+rel
	pron	<1sor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse of this colour.
sorrel	ety	C14: from Old French surele, from sur sour, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German s*_ur #7sour 
sorrel	H2.1.
	syl	sor+rel
	pron	<1sor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several polygonaceous plants of the genus esp. of Eurasia and North America, having acid-tasting leaves used in salads and sauces. See also {{dock%4}, sheep sorrel}.
sorrel	H2.2.
	syl	sor+rel
	pron	<1sor*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {wood sorrel}.
sorrel tree	0.
	syl	sor+rel tree
	pos	n.
	def	a deciduous ericaceous tree, of E North America, having deeply fissured bark, sour-tasting leaves, and small white flowers. Also called: {sourwood}.
Sorrento	0.
	syl	Sor+ren+to
	pron	<s*1rent*u>, Italian <sor1rento>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Italy, in Campania on a mountainous peninsula between the Bay of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno: a resort since Roman times. Pop.: 15040 (1971).
sorrow	ety	Old English sorg; related to Old Norse sorg, Gothic saurga, Old High German sworga 
sorrow	1.
	syl	sor+row
	pron	<1sor*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic feeling of sadness, grief, or regret associated with loss, bereavement, sympathy for another's suffering, for an injury done, etc.
sorrow	2.
	syl	sor+row
	pron	<1sor*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular cause or source of regret, grief, etc.
sorrow	3.
	syl	sor+row
	pron	<1sor*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sorrowing}. the outward expression of grief or sadness. {~}
sorrow	4.
	syl	sor+row
	pron	<1sor*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to mourn or grieve.
sorrower	sub
	head	sorrow
	syl	sor+row+er
	pos	n.
sorrowful	sub
	head	sorrow
	syl	sor+row+ful
	pos	adj.
sorrowfully	sub
	head	sorrow
	syl	sor+row+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
sorrowfulness	sub
	head	sorrow
	syl	sor+row+ful+ness
	pos	n.
sorry	ety	Old English s*_arig; related to Old High German s*_erag; see #7sore 
sorrier	infl
	head	sorry
	syl	sor+ri+er
	pos	adj.
sorriest	infl
	head	sorry
	syl	sor+ri+est.
	pos	adj.
sorry	1.
	syl	sor+ry
	pron	<1sori>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	feeling or expressing pity, sympathy, remorse, grief, or regret.
	exam	1	I feel sorry for him.
sorry	2.
	syl	sor+ry
	pron	<1sori>
	pos	adj.
	def	pitiful, wretched, or deplorable.
	exam	1	a sorry sight.
sorry	3.
	syl	sor+ry
	pron	<1sori>
	pos	adj.
	def	poor; paltry.
	exam	1	a sorry excuse.
sorry	4.
	syl	sor+ry
	pron	<1sori>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by sorrow; sad.
sorry	5.
	syl	sor+ry
	pron	<1sori>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing sorrow or sadness.
sorry	6.
	syl	sor+ry
	pron	<1sori>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation expressing apology, used esp. at the time of the misdemeanour, offence, etc.
sorrily	sub
	head	sorry
	syl	sor+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
sorriness	sub
	head	sorry
	syl	sor+ri+ness
	pos	n.
sort	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin sors kind, from Latin: fate
sort	1.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a class, group, kind, etc., as distinguished by some common quality or characteristic.
sort	2.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	type of character, nature, etc..
	exam	1	he's a good sort.
sort	3.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a more or less definable or adequate example of.
	exam	1	it's a sort of review.
sort	4.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Print?!ing.
	def	any of the individual characters making up a fount of type.
sort	5.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	manner; way.
	exam	1	in this sort we struggled home.
after a sort	6.
	head	sort
	syl	after a sort.
	def	to some extent.
sort	7.a.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	of an inferior kind.
sort	7.b.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	of an indefinite kind.
out of sorts	8.
	head	sort
	syl	out of sorts.
	def	not in normal good health, temper, etc.
sort of	9.
	head	sort
	syl	sort of.
	def	in some way or other; as it were; rather.
sort	10.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange according to class, type, etc.
sort	11.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to put (a car, etc.) into working order.
sort	12.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	usage	foll. by with, together, etc.
	def	to associate, as on friendly terms.
sort	13.
	syl	sort
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to agree; accord.
sortable	sub
	head	sort
	syl	sort+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sortably	sub
	head	sort
	syl	sort+a:bly
	pos	adv.
sorter	sub
	head	sort
	syl	sort+er
	pos	n.
sortie	ety	C17: from French: a going out, from sortir to go out
sortie	1.a.
	syl	sor+tie
	pron	<1sc:ti>
	pos	n.
	usage	of troops, etc.
	def	the act of emerging from a contained or besieged position.
sortie	1.b.
	syl	sor+tie
	pron	<1sc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the troops doing this.
sortie	2.
	syl	sor+tie
	pron	<1sc:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an operational flight made by one aircraft.
sorties	infl
	head	sortie
	syl	sor+ties
	pos	vb.
sortieing	infl
	head	sortie
	syl	sor+tie+ing
	pos	vb.
sortied	infl
	head	sortie
	syl	sor+tied.
	pos	vb.
sortie	3.
	syl	sor+tie
	pron	<1sc:ti>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sortie.
sortilege	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin sortilegium, from Latin sortilegus a soothsayer, from sors fate+ legere to select
sortilege	1.
	syl	sor+ti+lege
	pron	<1sc:tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of divination by drawing lots.
sortilege	2.
	syl	sor+ti+lege
	pron	<1sc:tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	magic or sorcery.
sortition	ety	C16: from Latin sortitio, from sortiri to cast lots
sortition	0.
	syl	sor+ti+tion
	pron	<sc:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of casting lots.
sort out	1.
	syl	sort out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or separate, as from a larger group.
	exam	1	he sorted out the most likely ones.
sort out	2.
	syl	sort out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to find a solution to (a problem, etc.), esp. to make clear or tidy.
	exam	1	it took a long time to sort out the mess.
sort out	3.
	syl	sort out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to organize into an orderly and disciplined group.
sort out	4.
	syl	sort out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to beat or punish.
sorus	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek s*_oros a heap
sori	infl
	head	sorus
	syl	so+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sorus	1.
	syl	so+rus
	pron	<1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster of sporangia on the undersurface of certain fern leaves.
sorus	2.
	syl	so+rus
	pron	<1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar spore-producing structures in some lichens and fungi.
SOS	1.
	syl	SOS
	pos	n.
	def	an internationally recognized distress signal in which the letters SOS are repeatedly spelt out, as by radio teleg?!raphy: used esp. by ships and aircraft.
SOS	2.
	syl	SOS
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a call for help.
Sosnowiec	0.
	syl	Sos+no+wiec
	pron	Polish <scs1ncvjets>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in S Poland. Pop.: 149200 (1974 est.).
so-so	1.
	syl	so-so
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	neither good nor bad.
so-so	2.
	syl	so-so
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in an average or indifferent manner.
sostenuto	ety	C18: from Italian, from sostenere to sustain, from Latin sustin*_ere to uphold
sostenuto	0.
	syl	sos+te+nu+to
	pron	<2sost*1nu:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	Music. preceded by a tempo marking
	def	to be performed in a smooth sustained manner.
sostenuto pedal	0.
	syl	sos+te+nu+to ped+al
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sustaining pedal}.
sot	ety	Old English, from Medieval Latin sottus; compare French sot a fool &- #!sot+tish adj.
sot	1.
	syl	sot
	pron	<sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a habitual or chronic drunkard.
sot	2.
	syl	sot
	pron	<sot>
	pos	n.
	def	a person stupified by or as if by drink.
soteriology	ety	C19: from Greek s*_ot*_eria deliverance (from s*_ot*_er a saviour)+-#7logy 
soteriology	0.
	syl	so+te+ri+ol+o:gy
	pron	<so2ti*ri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine of salvation.
soteriologic	sub
	head	soteriology
	or	soteriological
	syl	so+te+ri:o+log+ic
	pron	<so2ti*ri*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
soteriological	sub
	head	soteriology
	or	soteriologic
	syl	so+2te+ri:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Sothic	ety	C19: from Greek S*_othis, from Egyptian, name of Sirius
Sothic	0.
	syl	So+thic
	pron	<1s*uTik>, <1soT->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the star Sirius or to the rising of this star.
Sothic year	0.
	syl	So+thic year
	pos	n.
	def	the fixed year of the ancient Egyptians, 365 days 6 hours long, beginning with the appearance of the star Sirius on the eastern horizon at dawn, which heralded the yearly flooding of the Nile. A {Sothic cycle} contained 1460 such years.
Sothis	ety	Greek; see S#7othic 
Sothis	0.
	syl	So+this
	pron	<1s*uTis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Sirius}.
Sotho	infl
	or	Sothos
	syl	So+tho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sothos	infl
	head	Sotho
	or	Sotho
	syl	So+thos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sotho	1.
	syl	So+tho
	pron	<1su:tu>, <1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a large grouping of Negroid peoples of southern Africa, living chiefly in Botswana, South Africa, and Lesotho.
Sotho	2.
	syl	So+tho
	pron	<1su:tu>, <1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of mutually intelligible languages of this people, including Lesotho, Tswana, and Pedi. It belongs to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Sotho	infl
	or	Sothos
	syl	So+tho
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sothos	infl
	head	Sotho
	or	Sotho
	syl	So+thos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sotho	3.
	syl	So+tho
	pron	<1su:tu>, <1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a member of the Basotho people; a Mosotho.
Sotho	4.
	syl	So+tho
	pron	<1su:tu>, <1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	the dialect of Sotho spoken by the Basotho; Sesotho. It is an official language of Lesotho along with English.
Sotho	xref
	syl	So+tho
	pron	<1su:tu>, <1s*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Former name (for senses 3, 4): {Basuto}.
sotto voce	ety	C18: from Italian: under (one's) voice
sotto voce	0.
	syl	sot+to vo:ce
	pron	<1sot*u> <1v*uCi>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an undertone.
sou	ety	C19: from French, from Old French sol, from Latin: #7solidus 
sou	1.
	syl	sou
	pron	<su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former French coin of low denomination.
sou	2.
	syl	sou
	pron	<su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small amount of money.
	exam	1	I haven't a sou to my name.
soubise	ety	C18: named after Charles de Rohan Soubise (1715-1787), marshal of France
soubise	0.
	syl	sou+bise
	pron	<su:1bEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a pur*'ee of onions mixed into a thick white sauce and served over eggs, fish, etc. Also called: {soubise sauce}.
soubrette	ety	C18: from French: maidservant, from Proven*,cal soubreto, from soubret conceited, from soubra to exceed, from Latin super*_are to surmount, from super above
soubrette	1.
	syl	sou+brette
	pron	<su:1bret>
	pos	n.
	def	a minor female role in comedy, often that of a pert lady's maid.
soubrette	2.
	syl	sou+brette
	pron	<su:1bret>
	pos	n.
	def	any pert or flirtatious girl.
soubrettish	sub
	head	soubrette
	syl	sou+1bret+tish
	pos	adj.
soubriquet	0.
	syl	sou+bri+quet
	pron	<1s*ubri2kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sobriquet}.
souchong	ety	C18: from Chinese hsiao-chung small kind
souchong	0.
	syl	sou+chong
	pron	<1su:1SoG>, <-1CoG>
	pos	n.
	def	a black tea with large leaves.
Soudan	0.
	syl	Sou+dan
	pron	<su1d?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for the {Sudan}.
souffle	ety	C19: from French, from souffler to blow
souffle	0.
	syl	souf+fle
	pron	<1su:fL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a blowing sound or murmur heard in auscultation.
souffl'e	ety	C19: from French, from souffler to blow, from Latin suffl*_are 
souffl'e	1.
	syl	souf+fl*'e
	pron	<1su:flA>
	pos	n.
	def	a very light fluffy dish made with egg yolks and stiffly beaten egg whites combined with cheese, fish, etc.
souffl'e	2.
	syl	souf+fl*'e
	pron	<1su:flA>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar sweet or savoury cold dish, set with gelatine.
souffl'e	3.
	syl	souf+fl*'e
	pron	<1su:flA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	made light and puffy, as by beating and cooking.
Soufriere	1.
	syl	Sou+fri*`ere
	pron	French <su1frje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano on N St. Vincent: erupted in 1902, killing about 2000 people. Height: 1234 m (4048 ft.).
Soufriere	2.
	syl	Sou+fri*`ere
	pron	French <su1frje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in the West Indies, on S Montserrat: the highest point on the island. Height: 915 m (3002 ft.).
Soufriere	3.
	syl	Sou+fri*`ere
	pron	French <su1frje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in the French West Indies, on Guadeloupe. Height: 1484 m (4869 ft.).
sough	ety	Old English sw*_ogan to resound; related to Gothic gaswogjan to groan, Lithuanian svageti to sound, Latin v*_ag*_ire to lament
sough	H1.1.
	syl	sough
	pron	<sau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the wind
	def	to make a characteristic sighing sound.
sough	H1.2.
	syl	sough
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft continuous murmuring sound.
soughfully	sub
	head	sough
	syl	sough+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
sough	ety	of obscure origin
sough	H2.0.
	syl	sough
	pos	s^f; n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a sewer or drain or an outlet channel.
sought	0.
	syl	sought
	pron	<sc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {seek}.
sought-after	0.
	syl	sought-af:ter
	pos	adj.
	def	in demand; wanted.
soul	ety	Old English s*_awol; related to Old Frisian s*_ele, Old Saxon s*_eola, Old High German s*_eula soul
soul	1.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit or immaterial part of man, the seat of human personality, intellect, will, and emotions: regarded as an entity that survives the body after death.
soul	2.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the spiritual part of a person, capable of redemption from the power of sin through divine grace.
soul	3.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential part or fundamental nature of anything.
soul	4.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's feelings or moral nature as distinct from other faculties.
soul	5.a.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {soul music}. a type of Black music resulting from the addition of jazz, gospel, and pop elements to the urban blues style.
soul	5.b.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a soul singer.
soul	6.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	nobility of spirit or temperament.
	exam	1	a man of great soul and courage.
soul	7.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an inspiring spirit or leading figure, as of a cause or movement.
the life and soul	8.
	head	soul
	syl	the life and soul.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person regarded as the main source of gaiety, merriment, etc..
	exam	1	the life and soul of the party.
soul	9.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as typifying some characteristic or quality.
	exam	1	the soul of discretion.
soul	10.
	syl	soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a person; individual.
	exam	1	an honest soul.
upon my soul	11.
	head	soul
	syl	upon my soul&!
	def	an exclamation of suprise.
soul-like	sub
	head	soul
	syl	soul-2like
	pos	adj.
Soul	0.
	syl	Soul
	pron	<s*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	another word for {God}.
soul-destroying	0.
	syl	soul-de:stroy+ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an occupation, situation, etc.
	def	unremittingly monotonous.
soul food	0.
	syl	soul food
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	food, such as chitterlings, yams, traditionally eaten by southern U.S. Negroes.
soulful	0.
	syl	soul+ful
	pron	<1s*ulful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sometimes ironic.
	def	expressing profound thoughts or feelings.
	exam	1	soulful music.
soulfully	sub
	head	soulful
	syl	soul+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
soulfulness	sub
	head	soulful
	syl	soul+ful+ness
	pos	n.
soulless	1.
	syl	soul+less
	pron	<1s*ullis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking any humanizing qualities or influences; dead; mechanical.
	exam	1	soulless work.
soulless	2.
	syl	soul+less
	pron	<1s*ullis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	lacking in sensitivity or nobility.
soulless	3.
	syl	soul+less
	pron	<1s*ullis>
	pos	adj.
	def	heartless; cruel.
soullessly	sub
	head	soulless
	syl	soul+less+ly
	pos	adv.
soullessness	sub
	head	soulless
	syl	soul+less+ness
	pos	n.
soul mate	0.
	syl	soul mate
	pos	n.
	def	a person for whom one has a deep affinity, esp. a lover, wife, husband, etc.
soul-searching	1.
	syl	soul-search:ing
	pos	n.
	def	deep or critical examination of one's motives, actions, beliefs, etc.
soul-searching	2.
	syl	soul-search:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying the char?!ac?!ter?!istics of deep or painful self-analysis.
Soult	0.
	syl	Soult
	qual	French
	def	sult) {Nic@.o@.las Jean de Dieu} (nik@$l$a #f?~a d$$ #!dy$o). 1769-1851, French marshal under Napoleon I. Under Louis-Philippe he was minister of war (1830-34; 1840-44).
sou marqu'e	ety	French, literally: a marked sou
sous marqu'es	infl
	head	sou marqu'e
	syl	sous mar+qu*'es
	pron	<1su> <ma:1kAz>, French <su> <mar1kA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sou marqu'e	0.
	syl	sou mar+qu*'e
	pron	<1su:> <ma:1kA>, French <su> <mar1kA>, French <su> <mar1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a French copper coin of the 18th century.
sound	ety	C13: from Old French soner to make a sound, from Latin son*_are, from sonus a sound
sound	H1.1.a.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic disturbance in the pressure or density of a fluid or in the elastic strain of a solid, produced by a vibrating object. It has a velocity in air at sea level at 0?%C of 332 metres per second (743 miles per hour) and travels as longitudinal waves.
sound	H1.1.b.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sound wave.
sound	H1.2.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	: of or relating to radio as distinguished from television.
	exam	1	sound broadcasting;
	exam	2	sound radio.
sound	H1.3.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation produced by such a periodic disturbance in the organs of hearing.
sound	H1.4.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that can be heard.
sound	H1.5.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular instance, quality, or type of sound.
	exam	1	the sound of running water.
sound	H1.6.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	volume or quality of sound.
	exam	1	a radio with poor sound.
sound	H1.7.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	the area or distance over which something can be heard.
	exam	1	to be born within the sound of Big Ben.
sound	H1.8.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	the impression or implication of something.
	exam	1	I don't like the sound of that.
sound	H1.9.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the auditory effect produced by a specific articu?!lation or set of related articu?!lations.
sound	H1.10.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	music, esp. rock, jazz, or pop.
sound	H1.11.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	report, news, or information, as about a person, event, etc.
sound	H1.12.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (something, such as an instrument) to make a sound or (of an instrument, etc.) to emit a sound.
sound	H1.13.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to announce or be announced, by a sound.
	exam	1	to sound the alarm.
sound	H1.14.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a sound
	def	to be heard.
sound	H1.15.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resonate with a certain quality or intensity.
	exam	1	to sound loud.
sound	H1.16.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to give the impression of being as specified when read, heard, etc..
	exam	1	to sound reasonable.
sound	H1.17.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce distinctly or audibly.
	exam	1	to sound one's consonants.
sound	H1.18.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to have the essential quality or nature of.
	exam	1	an action sounding in damages.
soundable	sub
	head	sound
	syl	sound+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sound	ety	Old English sund; related to Old Saxon gisund, Old High German gisunt 
sound	H2.1.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from damage, injury, decay, etc.
sound	H2.2.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	firm; solid; substantial.
	exam	1	a sound basis.
sound	H2.3.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	financially safe or stable.
	exam	1	a sound investment.
sound	H2.4.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing good judgment or reasoning; sensible; wise.
	exam	1	sound advice.
sound	H2.5.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	valid, logical, or justifiable.
	exam	1	a sound argument.
sound	H2.6.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	ethically correct; upright; honest.
sound	H2.7.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sleep
	def	deep; peaceful; unbroken.
sound	H2.8.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	thorough; complete.
	exam	1	a sound examination.
sound	H2.9.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a title, etc.
	def	free from defect; legally valid.
sound	H2.10.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting a valid and justifiable application of correct principles; orthodox.
	exam	1	sound theology.
sound	H2.11.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	soundly; deeply: now archaic except when applied to sleep.
soundly	sub
	head	sound
	syl	sound+ly
	pos	adv.
soundness	sub
	head	sound
	syl	sound+ness
	pos	n.
sound	ety	C14: from Old French sonder, from sonde sounding line, probably of Germanic origin; related to Old English sundgyrd sounding pole, Old Norse sund strait, #7sound %4; see #7swim 
sound	H3.1.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to measure the depth of (a well, the sea, etc.) by lowering a plumb line, by sonar, etc.
sound	H3.2.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seek to discover (someone's views, etc.), as by questioning.
sound	H3.3.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a whale, etc.
	def	to dive downwards swiftly and deeply.
sound	H3.4.a.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to probe or explore (a bodily cavity or passage) by means of a sound.
sound	H3.4.b.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine (a patient) by means of percussion and auscultation.
sound	H3.5.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for insertion into a bodily cavity or passage to dilate strictures, dislodge foreign material, etc. {~} See also {sound out}.
sound	ety	Old English sund swimming, narrow sea; related to Middle Low German sunt strait; see #7sound %3
sound	H4.1.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively narrow channel between two larger areas of sea or between an island and the mainland.
sound	H4.2.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet or deep bay of the sea.
sound	H4.3.
	syl	sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	the air bladder of a fish.
the	infl
	head	Sound
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Sound	0.
	syl	Sound
	pron	<saund>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between SW Sweden and Zealand (Denmark), linking the Kattegat with the Baltic: busy shipping lane. Length: 113 km (70 miles). Narrowest point: 5 km (3 miles). Swedish and Danish name: {O@b/resund}.
sound barrier	0.
	syl	sound bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	a hypothetical barrier to flight at or above the speed of sound, when a sudden large increase in drag occurs. Also called: {sonic barrier, transonic barrier}.
sound bow	0.
	syl	sound bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick part of a bell against which the hammer strikes.
soundbox	0.
	syl	sound+box
	pron	<1saund2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	the resonating chamber of the hollow body of a violin, guitar, etc.
sound effect	0.
	syl	sound ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	any sound artificially produced, reproduced from a recording, etc., to create a theatrical effect, such as the bringing together of two halves of a hollow coconut shell to simulate a horse's gallop; used in plays, films, etc.
sounder	H1.0.
	syl	sound+er
	pron	<1saund*>
	pos	n.
	def	an electromagnetic device formerly used in telegraphy to convert electric signals sent over wires into audible sounds.
sounder	H2.0.
	syl	sound+er
	pron	<1saund*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or device that measures the depth of water, etc.
sound hole	0.
	syl	sound hole
	pos	n.
	def	any of variously shaped apertures in the sound?!ing board of certain stringed instruments, such as the shaped holes of a violin.
sounding	H1.1.
	syl	sound+ing
	pron	<1saundiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	resounding; resonant.
sounding	H1.2.
	syl	sound+ing
	pron	<1saundiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an imposing sound and little content; pompous.
	exam	1	sounding phrases.
soundingly	sub
	head	sounding
	syl	sound+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sounding	H2.1.
	syl	sound+ing
	pron	<1saundiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	the act or process of measuring depth of water or examining the bottom of a river, lake, etc., as with a sounding line.
sounding	H2.2.
	syl	sound+ing
	pron	<1saundiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an observation or measurement of atmospheric conditions, as made using a radiosonde or rocketsonde.
sounding	H2.3.
	syl	sound+ing
	pron	<1saundiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	measurements taken by sounding.
sounding	H2.4.
	syl	sound+ing
	pron	<1saundiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a place where a sounding line will reach the bottom, esp. less than 100 fathoms in depth.
son	5.
	head	sounding
	or	off soundings
	syl	son
	def	in waters less than (or more than) 100 fathoms in depth.
sounding board	1.
	syl	sound+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {soundboard}. a thin wooden board comprising the upper surface of a resonating chamber in a violin, piano, etc., serving to amplify the vibrations produced by the strings passing across it. See also {{belly} (sense 6)}.
sounding board	2.
	syl	sound+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {soundboard}. a thin screen suspended over a pulpit, stage, etc., to reflect sound towards an audience.
sounding board	3.
	syl	sound+ing board
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, experiment, etc., used to test a new idea, policy, etc., for acceptance or applicability.
sounding lead	0.
	syl	sound+ing lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a lead weight, usually conical and having a depression in the base for a dab of grease so that, when dropped to the bottom on a sounding line, a sample of sand, gravel, etc., can be retrieved.
sounding line	0.
	syl	sound+ing line
	pos	n.
	def	a line marked off to indicate its length and having a sounding lead at one end. It is dropped over the side of a vessel to determine the depth of the water.
soundless	H1.0.
	syl	sound+less
	pron	<1saundlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely still or silent.
soundlessly	sub
	head	soundless
	syl	sound+less+ly
	pos	adv.
soundlessness	sub
	head	soundless
	syl	sound+less+ness
	pos	n.
soundless	H2.0.
	syl	sound+less
	pron	<1saundlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	extremely deep.
sound mixer	1.
	syl	sound mix+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Films, radio, etc.
	def	the person who mixes various sound sources into a composite programme.
sound mixer	2.
	syl	sound mix+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Films, radio, etc.
	def	a piece of equipment designed for mixing sound.
sound off	1.
	syl	sound off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to proclaim loudly, as in venting one's opinions, grievances, etc.
sound off	2.
	syl	sound off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak angrily.
sound out	0.
	syl	sound out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to question (someone) in order to discover (opinions, facts, etc.).
soundpost	0.
	syl	sound+post
	pron	<1saund2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a small post, usually of pine, on guitars, violins, etc., that joins the front surface to the back, helps to support the bridge, and allows the whole body of the instrument to vibrate.
soundproof	1.
	syl	sound+proof
	pron	<1saund2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	not penetrable by sound.
soundproof	2.
	syl	sound+proof
	pron	<1saund2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render soundproof.
sound ranging	0.
	syl	sound rang+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of the location of a source of sound waves by measuring the time lapse between their transmission and their reception at microphones situated at three or more known positions.
sound shift	0.
	syl	sound shift
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic alteration or series of alterations in the pronunciation of a set of sounds, esp. of vowels. See also {Great Vowel Shift}.
sound spectrograph	0.
	syl	sound spec+tro+graph
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic instrument that produces a record ({sound spectrogram}) of the way in which the frequencies and intensities of the components of a sound, such as a spoken word, vary with time.
soundtrack	1.
	syl	sound+track
	pron	<1saund2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the recorded sound accompaniment to a film. Compare {{commentary} (sense 2)}.
soundtrack	2.
	syl	sound+track
	pron	<1saund2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow strip along the side of a spool of film, which carries the sound accompaniment.
sound truck	0.
	syl	sound truck
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for a {loudspeaker van}.
sound wave	0.
	syl	sound wave
	pos	n.
	def	a wave that propagates sound.
soup	ety	C17: from Old French soupe, from Late Latin suppa, of Germanic origin; compare Middle High German suppe, Old Norse soppa soup
soup	1.
	syl	soup
	pron	<su:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, vegetables, etc., usually served hot at the beginning of a meal.
soup	2.
	syl	soup
	pron	<su:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a photographic developer.
soup	3.
	syl	soup
	pron	<su:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything resembling soup in appearance or consistency, esp. thick fog. See also {peasouper}.
soup	4.
	syl	soup
	pron	<su:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {nitroglycerin}.
in the soup	5.
	head	soup
	syl	in the soup.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in trouble or difficulties.
soupcon	ety	C18: from French, ultimately from Latin suspicio #7suspicion 
soupcon	0.
	syl	soup+*,con
	pron	French. <sup1s?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight amount; dash.
soupfin shark	alt
	head	soupfin
	or	soupfin
	syl	soup+fin shark
	pron	<1su:p2fin>
	pos	n.
soupfin	0.
	or	soupfin shark
	syl	soup+fin
	pron	<1su:p2fin>
	pos	n.
	def	a Pacific requiem shark, valued for its fins, which are used to make soup.
Prince	infl
	head	Souphanourong
	syl	Prince.
	pos	n.
Souphanourong	0.
	syl	Sou:phan:ou:rong
	pron	<2su:f@nu:1roG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, Laotian statesman; president of Laos since 1975.
soup kitchen	1.
	syl	soup kitch+en
	pos	n.
	def	a place or mobile stall where food and drink, esp. soup, is served to destitute people.
soup kitchen	2.
	syl	soup kitch+en
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a mobile kitchen.
soup plate	0.
	syl	soup plate
	pos	n.
	def	a deep plate with a wide rim, used esp. for drinking soup.
soup up	0.
	syl	soup up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another term for {{hot up} (sense 2)}.
soupier	infl
	head	soupy
	syl	soup:i+er
	pos	adj.
soupiest	infl
	head	soupy
	syl	soup:i+est.
	pos	adj.
soupy	1.
	syl	soup:y
	pron	<1su:pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the appearance or consistency of soup.
soupy	2.
	syl	soup:y
	pron	<1su:pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	emotional or sentimental.
sour	ety	Old English s*_ur; related to Old Norse s*_urr, Lithuanian suras salty, Old Slavonic syr*uu wet, raw, surovu green, raw, Sanskrit sur*_a brandy
sour	1.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or denoting a sharp biting taste like that of lemon juice or vinegar. Compare {{bitter} (sense 1)}.
sour	2.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	def	made acid or bad, as in the case of milk or alcohol by the action of microorganisms.
sour	3.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a rancid or unwholesome smell.
sour	4.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's temperament
	def	sullen, morose, or disagreeable.
sour	5.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the weather or climate
	def	harsh and unpleasant.
sour	6.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	def	disagreeable; distasteful.
	exam	1	a sour experi?!ence.
sour	7.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land, etc.
	def	lacking in fertility, esp. due to excessive acidity.
sour	8.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petrol
	def	containing a relatively large amount of sulphur compounds.
go	9.
	head	sour
	or	turn sour
	syl	go
	def	to become unfavourable or inharmonious.
	exam	1	his marriage went sour.
sour	10.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	something sour.
sour	11.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any of several iced drinks usually made with spirits, lemon juice, and ice.
	exam	1	a whisky sour.
sour	12.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an acid used in laundering and bleaching clothes or in curing animal skins.
sour	13.
	syl	sour
	pron	<sau*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become sour.
sourish	sub
	head	sour
	syl	sour+ish
	pos	adj.
sourly	sub
	head	sour
	syl	sour+ly
	pos	adv.
sourness	sub
	head	sour
	syl	sour+ness
	pos	n.
Sour	0.
	syl	Sour
	pron	<su*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sur}.
source	ety	C14: from Old French sors, from sourdre to spring forth, from Latin surgere to rise
source	1.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the point or place from which something originates.
source	2.a.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a spring that forms the starting point of a stream; headspring.
source	2.b.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the area where the headwaters of a river rise.
	exam	1	the source of the Nile.
source	3.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, etc., that creates, issues, or originates something.
	exam	1	the source of a complaint.
source	4.a.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any person, book, organization, etc., from which information, evidence, etc., is obtained.
source	4.b.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	source material.
source	5.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	anything, such as a story or work of art, that provides a model or inspiration for a later work.
source	6.
	syl	source
	pron	<sc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the electrode region in a field-effect transistor from which majority carriers flow into the interelectrode conductivity channel.
at source	7.
	head	source
	syl	at source.
	def	at the point of origin.
source program	0.
	syl	source pro+gram
	pos	n.
	def	an original computer program written in FORTRAN, COBOL, etc., that is converted into the equivalent object program, written in machine language, by the compiler or assembler.
sour cherry	1.
	syl	sour cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rosaceous tree, with white flowers: cultivated for its tart red fruits.
sour cherry	2.
	syl	sour cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree. Compare {sweet cherry}. See also {morello, amarelle}.
sour cream	0.
	syl	sour cream
	pos	n.
	def	cream soured by lactic acid bacteria, used in making salads, dips, etc. Also called: {soured cream}.
sourdine	ety	C17 (meaning: a muted trumpet): from French: a mute, from Italian; see #7sordino 
sourdine	1.
	syl	sour+dine
	pron	<su*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a soft stop on an organ or harmonium.
sourdine	2.
	syl	sour+dine
	pron	<su*1dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {sordino}.
sourdough	0.
	syl	sour+dough
	pron	<1sau*2d*u>
	def	Western U.S., Canada, and Alaska {~}
sourdough	1.
	syl	sour+dough
	pron	<1sau*2d*u>
	usage	of bread
	def	made with fermented dough used leaven.
sourdough	2.
	syl	sour+dough
	pron	<1sau*2d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an old-time prospector or pioneer.
sour gourd	1.
	syl	sour gourd
	pos	n.
	def	a large bombacaceous tree, of N Australia having gourdlike fruit.
sour gourd	2.
	syl	sour gourd
	pos	n.
	def	the acid-tasting fruit of this tree, which has a woody rind and large seeds.
sour gourd	3.
	syl	sour gourd
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of the baobab tree.
sour grapes	0.
	syl	sour grapes
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude of despising something because one cannot or does not have it oneself.
sour gum	0.
	syl	sour gum
	pos	n.
	def	a cornaceous tree, of the eastern U.S., having glossy leaves, soft wood, and sour purplish fruits. Also called: {black gum, pepperidge}. See also {tupelo}. Compare {sweet gum}.
sour mash	1.
	syl	sour mash
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a grain mash for use in distilling certain whiskeys, consisting of a mixture of new and old mash.
sour mash	2.
	syl	sour mash
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any whiskey distilled from such a mash.
sourpuss	0.
	syl	sour+puss
	pron	<1sau*2pus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person whose facial expression or nature is habitually gloomy or sullen.
soursop	1.
	syl	sour+sop
	pron	<1sau*2sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a small West Indian tree, having large spiny fruit: family
soursop	2.
	syl	sour+sop
	pron	<1sau*2sop>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which has a tart edible pulp. Compare {sweetsop}.
sourwood	0.
	syl	sour+wood
	pron	<1sau*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sorrel tree}.
John Philip	infl
	head	Sousa
	syl	John Phil:ip.
	pos	n.
Sousa	0.
	syl	Sou:sa
	pron	<1su:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1932, U.S. bandmaster and composer of military marches, such as (1897) and (1893).
sousaphone	ety	C20: named after J. P. S#7ousa 
sousaphone	0.
	syl	sou+sa+phone
	pron	<1su:z*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a large tuba that encircles the player's body and has a bell facing forwards.
sousaphonist	sub
	head	sousaphone
	syl	sou+sa+2phon+ist
	pos	n.
souse	ety	C14: from Old French sous, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German sulza brine
souse	H1.1.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plunge (something, oneself, etc.) into water or other liquid.
souse	H1.2.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drench or be drenched.
souse	H1.3.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pour or dash (liquid) over (a person or thing).
souse	H1.4.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steep or cook (food) in a marinade.
souse	H1.5.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to make or become drunk.
souse	H1.6.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquid or brine used in pickling.
souse	H1.7.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of sousing.
souse	H1.8.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a habitual drunkard.
souse	ety	C16: perhaps a variant of obsolete vb. sense of #7source 
souse	H2.1.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Falconry. of hawks or falcons; often foll. by on or upon
	def	to swoop suddenly downward (on a prey).
souse	H2.2.
	syl	souse
	pron	<saus>
	pos	n.
	usage	Falconry. of hawks or falcons
	def	a sudden downwards swoop.
souslik	0.
	syl	sous+lik
	pron	<1su:slik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {suslik}.
sou-sou	ety	probably of W African origin, influenced by French sou small coin, via Creole
susu	alt
	head	sou-sou
	or	sou-sou
	syl	su:su
	pron	<1su:su:>
	pos	n.
sou-sou	0.
	or	susu
	syl	sou-sou
	pron	<1su:su:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	an arrangement made among friends whereby each person makes regular contributions to a fund, the money being drawn out periodically by each individual in turn.
Susa	infl
	head	Sousse
	or	Susah
	syl	Su:sa
	pos	n.
Susah	infl
	head	Sousse
	or	Susa
	syl	Su+sah
	pos	n.
Sousse	0.
	syl	Sousse
	pron	<su:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Tunisia, on the Mediterranean: founded by the Phoenicians in the 9th century #7b.c. Pop.: 82666 (1966). Ancient name: {Hadrumetum}.
soutache	ety	C19: from French, from Hungarian sujtas 
soutache	0.
	syl	sou+tache
	pron	<su:1t@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow braid used as a decorative trimming.
soutane	ety	C19: from French, from Old Italian sottana, from Medieval Latin subtanus (adj.) (worn) beneath, from Latin subtus below
soutane	0.
	syl	sou+tane
	pron	<su:1t@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a priest's cassock.
souter	ety	Old English s*_utere, from Latin sutor, from suere to sew
souter	0.
	syl	sout+er
	pron	<1su:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern English.
	def	a shoemaker or cobbler.
souterrain	ety	C18: from French
souterrain	0.
	syl	sou+ter+rain
	pron	<1su:t*2rAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	an underground chamber or passage.
south	ety	Old English s*_uth; related to Old Norse suthr southward, Old High German sundan from the south
south	1.
	syl	south
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four cardinal points of the compass, at 180?% from north and 90?% clockwise from east and anticlockwise from west.
south	2.
	syl	south
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction along a meridian towards the South Pole.
the south	3.
	head	south
	syl	the south.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any area lying in or towards the south. Related adjs.: {meridional, austral}.
south	4.
	syl	south
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, moving towards, or facing the south.
south	5.
	syl	south
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the wind
	def	from the south.
south	6.
	syl	south
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the south.
south	xref
	syl	south
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {S}
Southe	infl
	head	South
	syl	Southe.
	pos	n.
South	1.
	syl	South
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the southern part of England, generally regarded as lying to the south of an imaginary line between the Wash and the Severn.
South	2.a.
	syl	South
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the area approximately south of Pennsylvania and the Ohio River, esp. those states south of the Mason-Dixon line that formed the Confederacy during the Civil War.
South	2.b.
	syl	South
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	n.
	def	the Confederacy itself.
South	3.a.
	syl	South
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the southern part of a specified country, area, etc.
South	3.b.
	syl	South
	pron	<sauT>
	pos	adj.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	the South Pacific.
Republic of	infl
	head	South Africa
	syl	Re+pub+lic of.
	pos	n.
South Africa	0.
	syl	South Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a republic occupying the southernmost part of the African continent: the Dutch Cape Colony (1652) was acquired by Britain in 1806 and British victory in the Boer War resulted in the formation of the Union of South Africa in 1910, which left the Commonwealth and became a republic in 1961; implementation of the apartheid system began in 1948; mainly plateau with mountains in the south and east. Mineral production includes gold, diamonds, coal, and copper. Official languages: Afrikaans and English. Religion: chiefly Christian. Currency: rand. Capitals: Cape Town (legislative) and Pretoria (administrative). Pop.: 21448169 (1970), including 3751328 Whites and 15057952 Bantus. Area: 1221044 sq. km (471445 sq. miles). Former name (1910-61): {Union of South Africa}.
South African	1.
	syl	South Af+ri+can
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Republic of South Africa, its inhabitants, or any of their languages.
South African	2.
	syl	South Af+ri+can
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa, esp. a White.
South African Dutch	0.
	syl	South Af+ri+can Dutch
	pos	n.
	usage	not used in South Africa
	def	another name for {Afrikaans}.
South America	0.
	syl	South A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth largest of the continents, bordering on the Caribbean in the north, the Pacific in the west, and the Atlantic in the east and joined to Central America by the Isthmus of Panama. It is dominated by the Andes Mountains, which extend over 7250 km (4500 miles) and include many volcanoes; ranges from dense tropical jungle, desert, and temperate plains to the cold wet windswept region of Tierra del Fuego. It comprises chiefly developing countries undergoing great changes. Pop.: 188628000 (1971 est.). Area: 17816600 sq. km (6879000 sq. miles).
South American	sub
	head	South America
	syl	South A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj. n.
South American trypanosomiasis	0.
	syl	South A:mer:i+can tryp:a+no+so+mi:a+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	anoth?!er name for {Chagas' disease}.
Southampton	0.
	syl	South+amp+ton
	pron	<2s*uT1@mpt*n>, <-1h@mp->
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S England, in Hampshire on {Southhampton Water} (an inlet of the English Channel): chief English passenger port; university (1952); shipyards and oil refinery. Pop.: 214826 (1971).
Southampton Island	0.
	syl	South+amp+ton Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in N Canada, in the Northwest Territories at the entrance to Hudson Bay: inhabited chiefly by Eskimos. Area: 49470 sq. km (19100 sq. miles).
Federation of	infl
	head	South Arabia
	syl	Fed+er:a+tion of.
	pos	n.
South Arabia	0.
	syl	South A:ra+bi:a
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1959-67) of {Southern Yemen}.
South Arabian	sub
	head	South Arabia
	syl	South A:ra+bi:an
	pos	adj. n.
South Australia	0.
	syl	South Aus+tral:i:a
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S central Australia, on the Great Australian Bight: generally arid, with the Great Victoria Desert in the west central part, the Lake Eyre basin in the northeast, and the Flinders Range, Murray River basin, and salt lakes in the southeast. Capital: Adelaide. Pop.: 1244600 (1976). Area: 984395 sq. km (380070 sq. miles).
South Australian	sub
	head	South Australia
	syl	South Aus+tral+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
South Bend	0.
	syl	South Bend
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Indiana: university (1842). Pop.: 122004 (1973 est.).
southbound	0.
	syl	south+bound
	pron	<1sauT2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or leading towards the south.
south by east	1.
	syl	south by east
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass east of south; 168?% 45@' clockwise from north.
south by east	2.
	syl	south by east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
south by west	1.
	syl	south by west
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass west of south; 201?% 15@' clockwise from north.
south by west	2.
	syl	south by west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
South Carolina	0.
	syl	South Car:o+li+na
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southeastern U.S., on the Atlantic: the first state to secede from the Union in 1860; consists largely of low-lying coastal plains, rising in the northwest to the Blue Ridge Mountains; the largest U.S. textile producer. Capital: Columbia. Pop.: 2590516 (1970). Area: 78282 sq. km (30225 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {S.C}. or (with zip code) {SC}
South Carolinian	sub
	head	South Carolina
	syl	South Car:o+lin+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
South China Sea	0.
	syl	South Chi+na Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Pacific surrounded by SE China, Vietnam, the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and the Philippines.
South Dakota	0.
	syl	South Da+ko+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: lies mostly in the Great Plains; the chief U.S. producer of gold and beryl. Capital: Pierre. Pop.: 666257 (1970). Area: 196723 sq. km (75955 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {S.D., S. Dak}., or (with zip code) {SD}
South Dakotan	sub
	head	South Dakota
	syl	South Da+ko+tan
	pos	n. adj.
Southdown	0.
	syl	South+down
	pron	<1sauT2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	an English breed of sheep with short wool and a greyish-brown face and legs.
South Downs	0.
	syl	South Downs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a range of low hills in S England, extend?!ing from W Dorset to E Sussex.
southeast	1.
	syl	south+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>, Nautical <2sau1Est>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of the compass or the direction midway between south and east, 135?% clockwise from north.
southeast	2.
	syl	south+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>, Nautical <2sau1Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; some?!times cap.
	def	of or denoting the southeastern part of a specified country, area, etc.
southeast	3.
	syl	south+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>, Nautical <2sau1Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	situated in, proceeding towards, or facing the southeast.
southeast	4.
	syl	south+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>, Nautical <2sau1Est>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of the wind
	def	from the southeast.
southeast	5.
	syl	south+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>, Nautical <2sau1Est>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the southeast.
southeast	xref
	syl	south+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>, Nautical <2sau1Est>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {SE}
southeasternmost	sub
	head	southeast
	syl	south+1east:ern+most
	pos	adj.
Southeast	0.
	syl	South+east
	pron	<2sauT1Est>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the southeastern part of Britain, esp. the London area.
Southeast Asia	0.
	syl	South+east A:sia
	pos	n.
	def	a region including Brunei, Burma, Indonesia, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thai?!land, and Vietnam.
Southeast Asian	sub
	head	Southeast Asia
	syl	South+east A:sian
	pos	adj. n.
Southeast Asia Treaty Organization	0.
	syl	South+east A:sia Trea+ty Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of {SEATO}.
southeast by east	1.
	syl	south+east by east
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass north of southeast; 123?% 45@' clockwise from north.
southeast by east	2.
	syl	south+east by east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
southeast by south	1.
	syl	south+east by south
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass south of southeast; 146?% 15@' clockwise from north.
southeast by south	2.
	syl	south+east by south
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
southeaster	0.
	syl	south+east:er
	pron	<2sauT1Est*>, Nautical <2sau1Est*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the southeast.
southeasterly	1.
	syl	south+east:er+ly
	pron	<2sauT1Est*li>, Nautical <2sau1Est*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, towards, or (esp. of a wind) from the southeast.
southeasterlies	infl
	head	southeasterly
	syl	south+east:er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
southeasterly	2.
	syl	south+east:er+ly
	pron	<2sauT1Est*li>, Nautical <2sau1Est*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the southeast.
southeastward	1.
	syl	south+east:ward
	pron	<2sauT1Estw*d>, Nautical <2sau1Estw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	towards or (esp. of a wind) from the southeast.
southeastward	2.
	syl	south+east:ward
	pron	<2sauT1Estw*d>, Nautical <2sau1Estw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction towards or area in the southeast.
southeastward	3.
	syl	south+east:ward
	pron	<2sauT1Estw*d>, Nautical <2sau1Estw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {southeastwards}.
southeastward	alt
	head	southeastwards
	or	southeastwards
	syl	south+east:ward
	pos	adv.
southeastwards	0.
	or	southeastward
	syl	south+east:wards
	pron	<2sauT1Estw*dz>, Nautical <2sau1Estw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the southeast.
Southend-on-Sea	0.
	syl	South:end-on-Sea
	pron	<1s*uT2end>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in SE Essex on the Thames estuary: one of England's largest resorts, extending for about 11 km (7 miles) along the coast. Pop.: 162326 (1971).
souther	0.
	syl	south+er
	pron	<1sau@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the south.
southerly	1.
	syl	south+er+ly
	pron	<1s^@d*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in the south.
southerly	2.
	syl	south+er+ly
	pron	<1s^@d*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or in the direction of the south.
southerly	3.
	syl	south+er+ly
	pron	<1s^@d*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	from the south.
	exam	1	a southerly wind.
southerlies	infl
	head	southerly
	syl	south+er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
southerly	4.
	syl	south+er+ly
	pron	<1s^@d*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind from the south.
southerliness	sub
	head	southerly
	syl	south+er+li+ness
	pos	n.
southerly buster	0.
	syl	south+er+ly bust+er
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	a sudden violent cold wind on the SE coast of Australia causing a rapid drop in temperature. Sometimes shortened to {southerly}.
southern	1.
	syl	south+ern
	pron	<1s^@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in or towards the south.
southern	2.
	syl	south+ern
	pron	<1s^@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wind, etc.
	def	coming from the south.
southern	3.
	syl	south+ern
	pron	<1s^@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	native to, inhabiting, or growing in the south.
southern	4.
	syl	south+ern
	pron	<1s^@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	south of the celestial equator.
Southern	0.
	syl	South+ern
	pron	<1s^D*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the south of a particular region or country.
Southern Alps	0.
	syl	South+ern Alps
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in New Zealand, on South Island: the highest range in Australasia. Highest peak: Mount Cook, 3764 m (12349 ft.).
Southern British English	0.
	syl	South+ern Brit+ish Eng+lish
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of spoken English regarded as standard in England and considered as having high social status in comparison with other British English dialects. Historically, it is derived from the S East Midland dialect of Middle English. Abbrev.: {SBE}. See also {Received Pronunciation}.
Southern Cross	0.
	syl	South+ern Cross
	pos	n.
	def	a small conspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere lying in the Milky Way near Centaurus. The four brightest stars form a cross the longer arm of which points to the south celestial pole. Formal names: {Crux, Crux Australis}.
Southerner	0.
	syl	South+ern+er
	pron	<1s^@d*n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the south of any specified region, esp. the South of England or the Southern states of the U.S.
southern hemisphere	1.
	syl	south+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	that half of the earth lying south of the equator.
southern hemisphere	2.
	syl	south+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	usage	often caps.
	def	that half of the celestial sphere lying south of the celestial equator.
southern hemisphere	xref
	syl	south+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	Abbrev.: {S hemisphere}.
Southern Lights	0.
	syl	South+ern Lights
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aurora australis}.
southernly	0.
	syl	south+ern+ly
	pron	<1s^@d*nli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	a less common word for {southerly}.
southernmost	0.
	syl	south+ern+most
	pron	<1s^@d*n2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or occurring farthest south.
Southern Rhodesia	0.
	syl	South+ern Rho+de:si:a
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1964) of {Rhodesia}.
Southern Rhodesian	sub
	head	Southern Rhodesia
	syl	South+ern Rho+de:si:an
	pos	adj. n.
Southern Sotho	0.
	syl	South+ern So+tho
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Sesotho}.
Southern Uplands	0.
	syl	South+ern Up+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a hilly region extending across S Scotland: includes the Lowther, Moorfoot, and Lammermuir hills.
southernwood	0.
	syl	south:ern+wood
	pron	<1s^@d*n2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic shrubby wormwood, of S Europe, having finely dissected leaves and small drooping heads of yellowish flowers. Also called: {old man, lad's love}.
Southern Yemen	0.
	syl	South+ern Yem+en
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SW Asia, on the Gulf of Aden: Southern Yemen separated from Turkish-occupied Yemen in 1914; became a republic in 1967. Official language: Arabic. Religion: mostly Sunni Muslim. Currency: dinar. Capi?!tal: Madinat ash Sha'b (administrative) and Aden (national). Pop.: 1590275 (1973). Area: about 290275 sq. km (112075 sq. miles). Former name (1959-67): (Federation of) {South Arabia}. Official name: {People's Democratic Republic of Yemen}.
Southern Yemenite	sub
	head	Southern Yemen
	or	Southern Yemeni
	syl	South+ern Yem+en+ite
	pos	adj. n.
Southern Yemeni	sub
	head	Southern Yemen
	or	Southern Yemenite
	syl	South+ern Yem+e:ni
	pos	adj. n.
Robert	infl
	head	Southey
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Southey	0.
	syl	Sou:they
	pron	<1sau@di>, <1s^@di>
	pos	n.
	def	1774-1843, English poet, a friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge, attacked by Byron; poet laureate (1813-43).
South Georgia	0.
	syl	South Geor+gia
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Atlantic, about 1300 km (800 miles) southeast of the Falkland Islands, of which it is a dependency. Area: 3755 sq. km (1450 sq. miles).
South Georgian	sub
	head	South Georgia
	syl	South Geor+gian
	pos	adj. n.
South Glamorgan	0.
	syl	South Gla+mor+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a county in S Wales, formed in 1974 from part of Glamorgan, two parishes from Monmouthshire, and the county borough of Cardiff. Administrative centre: Cardiff. Pop.: 389200 (1976 est.). Area: 422 sq. km (163 sq. miles).
South Holland	0.
	syl	South Hol+land
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the SW Netherlands, on the North Sea: lying mostly below sea level, it has a coastal strip of dunes and is drained chiefly by distributaries of the Rhine, with large areas of reclaimed land; the most densely populated province in the country, intensively cultivated and industrialized. Capital: The Hague. Pop.: 3018900 (1973 est.). Area: 3196 sq. km (1234 sq. miles). Dutch name: {Zuidholland}.
southing	1.
	syl	south+ing
	pron	<1sau@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	movement, deviation, or distance covered in a southerly direction.
southing	2.
	syl	south+ing
	pron	<1sau@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a south or negative declination.
South Island	0.
	syl	South Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island of New Zealand, separated from North Island by Cook Strait. Pop.: 810267 (1971). Area: 153947 sq. km (59439 sq. miles).
South Korea	0.
	syl	South Ko+re:a
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE Asia: established as a republic in 1948; invaded by North Korea and Chinese Communists in 1950 but division remained unchanged at the end of the war (1953); includes over 3000 islands; rapid industrialization. Language: Korean. Religions: Buddhist, Con?!fucianist, Shamanist, and Chondokyo. Currency: won. Capi?!tal: Seoul. Pop.: 34688000 (1975). Area: 98477 sq. km (38022 sq. miles).
South Korean	sub
	head	South Korea
	syl	South Ko+re:an
	pos	adj. n.
South Orkney Islands	0.
	syl	South Ork+ney Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Atlantic, southeast of Cape Horn: formerly a dependency of the Falkland Islands; part of British Antarctic Territory since 1962. Area: 621 sq. km (240 sq. miles).
South Ossetian Autonomous Region	0.
	syl	South Os+se:tian Au:ton:o+mous Re+gion
	pron	<*1sES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, in the Georgian SSR on the S slopes of the Caucasus Mountains. Capital: Tskhinvali. Pop.: 99421 (1970). Area: 3900 sq. km (1500 sq. miles).
southpaw	1.
	syl	south+paw
	pron	<1sauT2pc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a boxer who leads with his right hand and off his right foot as opposed to the orthodox style of leading with the left.
southpaw	2.
	syl	south+paw
	pron	<1sauT2pc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any left-handed person.
southpaw	3.
	syl	south+paw
	pron	<1sauT2pc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of or relating to a southpaw.
South Pole	1.
	syl	South Pole
	pos	n.
	def	the southernmost point on the earth's axis, at the latitude of 90?%S.
South Pole	2.
	syl	South Pole
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point of intersection, in the constellation Octans, of the earth's extended axis and the southern half of the celestial sphere.
Southport	1.
	syl	South+port
	pron	<1sauT2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in NW England, in Merseyside on the Irish Sea. Pop.: 84349 (1971).
Southport	2.
	syl	South+port
	pron	<1sauT2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in E Australia, extending for 32 km (20 miles) along the S coast of Queensland. Pop.: 80250 (1975 est.). Former name: {Gold Coast}.
Southron	ety	C15: Scottish variant of S#7outhern 
Southron	1.
	syl	South+ron
	pron	<1s^@dr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a Southerner, esp. an Englishman.
Southron	2.
	syl	South+ron
	pron	<1s^@dr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly southern U.S.
	def	an inhabitant of the South, esp. at the time of the Civil War.
Southron	3.
	syl	South+ron
	pron	<1s^@dr*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	of or relating to the South or to England.
South Saskatchewan	0.
	syl	South Sas+katch+e:wan
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central Canada, rising in S Alberta and flowing east and northeast to join the North Saskatchewan@T River,@T forming@T the @T Saskatchewan@T River. Length: 1392 km (865 miles).
South Sea Bubble	0.
	syl	South Sea Bub+ble
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	the financial crash that occurred in 1720 after the {South Sea Company} had taken over the national debt in return for a monopoly of trade with the South Seas, causing feverish speculation in their stocks.
South Sea Islands	0.
	syl	South Sea Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the islands in the S Pacific that constitute Oceania.
South Seas	0.
	syl	South Seas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the seas south of the equator.
South Shetland Islands	0.
	syl	South Shet+land Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the S Atlantic, north of the Antarctic Peninsula: formerly a depend?!ency of the Falkland Islands; part of British Antarctic Territory since 1962. Area: 4662 sq. km (1800 sq. miles).
South Shields	0.
	syl	South Shields
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Tyne and Wear on the Tyne estuary opposite North Shields: shipbuilding and marine engineering industries. Pop.: 100513 (1971).
south-southeast	1.
	syl	south-south:east
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between southeast and south; 157?% 30@' clockwise from north.
south-southeast	2.
	syl	south-south:east
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
south-southeast	xref
	syl	south-south:east
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {SSE}
south-southwest	1.
	syl	south-south:west
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between south and southwest; 202?% 30@' clockwise from north.
south-southwest	2.
	syl	south-south:west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
south-southwest	xref
	syl	south-south:west
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {SSW}
South Tirol	alt
	head	South Tyrol
	or	South Tyrol
	syl	South Ti+rol
	pos	n.
South Tyrol	0.
	or	South Tirol
	syl	South Ty+rol
	pos	n.
	def	a former part of the Austrian state of Tyrol: ceded to Italy in 1919, becoming the Bolzano and Trento provinces of the Trentino-Alto Adige Autonomous Region. Area: 14037 sq. km (5420 sq. miles).
South Vietnam	0.
	syl	South Vi+et+nam
	pos	n.
	def	a region of S Vietnam, on the South China Sea and the Gulf of Siam: an independent republic (1955-76).
South Vietnamese	sub
	head	South Vietnam
	syl	South Vi+et+nam+ese
	pos	adj. n.
southward	1.
	syl	south+ward
	pron	<1sauTw*d>, Nautical <1s^@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated, directed, or moving towards the south.
southward	2.
	syl	south+ward
	pron	<1sauTw*d>, Nautical <1s^@d*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the southward part, direction, etc.; the south.
southward	3.
	syl	south+ward
	pron	<1sauTw*d>, Nautical <1s^@d*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {southwards}.
southwardly	sub
	head	southward
	syl	south+ward:ly
	pos	adj. adv.
southward	alt
	head	southwards
	or	southwards
	syl	south+ward
	pos	adv.
southwards	0.
	or	southward
	syl	south+wards
	pron	<1sauTw*dz>, Nautical <1s^@d*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the south.
Southwark	0.
	syl	South+wark
	pron	<1s^@d*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of S central Greater London, on the River Thames: site of the Globe Theatre; docks and warehouses. Pop.: 224900 (1976 est.).
southwest	1.
	syl	south+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>, Nautical <2sau1west>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of the compass or the direction midway between west and south, 225?% clockwise from north.
southwest	2.
	syl	south+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>, Nautical <2sau1west>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; sometimes cap.
	def	of or denoting the southwestern part of a specified country, area, etc..
	exam	1	southwest Italy.
southwest	3.
	syl	south+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>, Nautical <2sau1west>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	situated in or towards the southwest.
southwest	4.
	syl	south+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>, Nautical <2sau1west>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of the wind
	def	from the southwest.
southwest	5.
	syl	south+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>, Nautical <2sau1west>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the southwest.
southwest	xref
	syl	south+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>, Nautical <2sau1west>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {SW}
southwesternmost	sub
	head	southwest
	syl	south+1west:ern+most
	pos	adj.
Southwest	0.
	syl	South+west
	pron	<2sauT1west>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the southwestern part of Britain, esp. Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.
South West Africa	0.
	syl	South West Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a disputed territory in southern Africa bordering on South Africa: annexed by Germany in 1884 and mandated by the League of Nations to South Africa in 1920; the mandate was terminated by the UN in 1966 but this was ignored by South Africa, as was the 1971 ruling by the International Court of Justice that the territory be surrendered. Official languages: Afrikaans and English. Religion: mostly animist, with some Christians. Currency: rand. Capital: Windhoek. Pop.: 762184 (1970). Area: 823328 sq. km (317887 sq. miles). Name recognized by the UN (since 1968): {Namibia}. Former name (1885-1919): {German Southwest Africa}.
South West African	sub
	head	South West Africa
	syl	South West Af+ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
southwest by south	1.
	syl	south+west by south
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass south of southwest; 213?% 45@' clockwise from north.
southwest by south	2.
	syl	south+west by south
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
southwest by west	1.
	syl	south+west by west
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass north of southwest, 236?% 15@' clockwise from north.
southwest by west	2.
	syl	south+west by west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
southwester	0.
	syl	south+west:er
	pron	<2sauT1west*>, Nautical <2sau1west*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the southwest.
southwesterly	1.
	syl	south+west:er+ly
	pron	<2sauT1west*li>, Nautical <2sau1west*li>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, towards, or (esp. of a wind) from the southwest.
southwesterlies	infl
	head	southwesterly
	syl	south+west:er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
southwesterly	2.
	syl	south+west:er+ly
	pron	<2sauT1west*li>, Nautical <2sau1west*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind or storm from the southwest.
southwestward	1.
	syl	south+west:ward
	pron	<2sauT1westw*d>, Nautical <2sau1westw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	from or towards the southwest.
southwestward	2.
	syl	south+west:ward
	pron	<2sauT1westw*d>, Nautical <2sau1westw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {southwestwards}.
southwestward	3.
	syl	south+west:ward
	pron	<2sauT1westw*d>, Nautical <2sau1westw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a direction towards or area in the southwest.
southwestwardly	sub
	head	southwestward
	syl	south+1west:ward+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
southwestward	alt
	head	southwestwards
	or	southwestwards
	syl	south+west:ward
	pos	adv.
southwestwards	0.
	or	southwestward
	syl	south+west:wards
	pron	<2sauT1westw*dz>, Nautical <2sau1westw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the southwest.
South Yorkshire	0.
	syl	South York+shire
	pos	n.
	def	a metropolitan county of N England, comprising the districts of Barnsley, Doncaster, Sheffield, and Rotherham. Administrative centre: Sheffield. Pop.: 1318300 (1976 est.). Area: 1562 sq. km (603 sq. miles).
Chaim	infl
	head	Soutine
	syl	Cha:im
	pron	<1$xIim>
	pos	n.
Soutine	0.
	syl	Sou:tine
	pron	French <su1tin>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1943, French expressionist painter, born in Russia; noted for his portraits and still lifes, esp. of animal carcasses.
souvenir	ety	C18: from French, from (se) souvenir to remember, from Latin subven*_ire to come to mind, from sub- up to+ ven*_ire to come
souvenir	1.
	syl	sou+ve:nir
	pron	<2su:v*1ni*>, <1su:v*2ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object that recalls a certain place, occasion, or person; memento.
souvenir	2.
	syl	sou+ve:nir
	pron	<2su:v*1ni*>, <1su:v*2ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a thing recalled. {~} to steal or keep (something, esp. a small article) for one's own use; purloin.
sou'wester	0.
	syl	sou'+west+er
	pron	<2sau1west*>
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof hat having a very broad rim behind, worn esp. by seamen.
sovereign	ety	C13: from Old French soverain, from Vulgar Latin super*_anus (unattested), from Latin super above; also influenced by #7reign 
sovereign	1.
	syl	sov+er+eign
	pron	<1sovrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person exercising supreme authority, esp. a monarch.
sovereign	2.
	syl	sov+er+eign
	pron	<1sovrin>
	pos	n.
	def	a former English gold coin worth one pound sterling.
sovereign	3.
	syl	sov+er+eign
	pron	<1sovrin>
	pos	adj.
	def	supreme in rank or authority.
	exam	1	a sovereign lord.
sovereign	4.
	syl	sov+er+eign
	pron	<1sovrin>
	pos	adj.
	def	excellent or outstanding.
	exam	1	a sovereign remedy.
sovereign	5.
	syl	sov+er+eign
	pron	<1sovrin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a sovereign.
sovereign	6.
	syl	sov+er+eign
	pron	<1sovrin>
	pos	adj.
	def	independent of outside authority.
	exam	1	a sovereign state.
sovereignly	sub
	head	sovereign
	syl	sov+er+eign+ly
	pos	adv.
sovereignties	infl
	head	sovereignty
	syl	sov+er+eign+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sovereignty	1.
	syl	sov+er+eign+ty
	pron	<1sovr*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	supreme and unrestricted power, as of a state.
sovereignty	2.
	syl	sov+er+eign+ty
	pron	<1sovr*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, dominion, or authority of a sovereign.
sovereignty	3.
	syl	sov+er+eign+ty
	pron	<1sovr*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	an independent state.
Sovetsk	0.
	syl	So+vetsk
	pron	Russian <sa1vjetsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the W Soviet Union, in the Kaliningrad Region on the Neman River: scene of the signing of the treaty (1807) between Napoleon I and Tsar Alexander I; passed from East Prussia to the Soviet Union in 1945. Former name (until 1945): {Tilsit}.
soviet	ety	C20: from Russian sovyet council, from Old Russian s*uuv*uet*uu 
soviet	1.
	syl	so+vi+et
	pron	<1s*uvi*t>, <1sov->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	an elected government council at the local, regional, and national levels, culminating in the Supreme Soviet.
soviet	2.
	syl	so+vi+et
	pron	<1s*uvi*t>, <1sov->
	pos	n.
	usage	in pre-revolutionary Russia
	def	a local revolutionary council.
soviet	3.
	syl	so+vi+et
	pron	<1s*uvi*t>, <1sov->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a soviet.
Soviet	0.
	syl	So+vi+et
	pron	<1s*uvi*t>, <1sov->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to the Soviet Union, its people, or its government.
Soviet Central Asia	0.
	syl	So+vi+et Cen+tral A:sia
	pos	n.
	def	the region of the Soviet Union occupied by the Kazakh, Kirghiz, Tadzhik, Turkmen, and Uzbek SSRs. Also called: {Russian Turkestan, West Turkestan}.
sovietism	1.
	syl	so+vi+et+ism
	pron	<1s*uvii2tiz*m>, <1sov->
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the principle or practice of government through soviets, esp. as practised in the Soviet Union.
sovietism	2.
	syl	so+vi+et+ism
	pron	<1s*uvii2tiz*m>, <1sov->
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	any characteristic deemed representative of Soviet ideology.
sovietist	sub
	head	sovietism
	syl	so+vi+et+ist
	pos	n. adj.
sovietistic	sub
	head	sovietism
	syl	so+vi+et+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
sovietise	alt
	head	sovietize
	or	sovietize
	syl	so+vi+et+ise
	pron	<1s*uvii2tIz>, <1sov->
	pos	vb.
	mod	often cap.; tr.
sovietize	1.
	or	sovietise
	syl	so+vi+et+ize
	pron	<1s*uvii2tIz>, <1sov->
	pos	vb.
	mod	often cap.; tr.
	def	to bring (a country, person, etc.) under Soviet control or influence.
sovietize	2.
	or	sovietise
	syl	so+vi+et+ize
	pron	<1s*uvii2tIz>, <1sov->
	pos	vb.
	mod	often cap.; tr.
	def	to cause (a country) to conform to the Soviet model in its social, political, and economic structure.
sovietization	sub
	head	sovietize
	or	sovietisation
	syl	so+vi+et:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sovietisation	sub
	head	sovietize
	or	sovietization
	syl	so+vi+et:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Soviet Russia	0.
	syl	So+vi+et Rus+sia
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Russian Soviet Federated Socialist Republic} or the {Soviet Union}.
Soviets	0.
	syl	So+vi+ets
	pron	<1s*uvi*ts>, <1sov->
	pos	n.
	def	the people or government of the Soviet Union.
Soviet Union	0.
	syl	So+vi+et Un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	a federal republic in E Europe and central and N Asia: the revolution of 1917 achieved the overthrow of the monarchy and the USSR was established in 1922. It is the largest country in the world, occupying a seventh of the total land surface, and consists chiefly of plains, crossed by the Ural Mountains, with the Caucasus to the south and mountains rising over 7350 m (24500 ft.) in the extreme southwest. Languages: Russian and many national minority languages. Currency: ruble. Capital: Moscow. Pop.: 257900000 (1977 est.). Area: 22402202 sq. km (8649489 sq. miles). Official name: {Union of Soviet Socialist Republics}. Also called: {Russia, Soviet Russia}.
Soviet Zone	0.
	syl	So+vi+et Zone
	pos	n.
	def	that part of Germany occupied by the Soviet forces from 1945: transformed into the German Democratic Republic in 1949-50. Also called: {Russian Zone}.
sovkhoz	ety	C20: Russian, from sovetskoe khozyaistvo soviet economy
sovkhozy	infl
	head	sovkhoz
	syl	sov+kho+zy
	pron	<sof1kozi>, Russian <saf1xczi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sovkhoz	0.
	syl	sov+khoz
	pron	<sof1koz>, Russian <saf1xcs>, Russian <saf1xczi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a large mechanized farm owned by the state.
sovran	0.
	syl	sov+ran
	pron	<1sovr*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a literary word for {sovereign}.
sovranly	sub
	head	sovran
	syl	sov+ran+ly
	pos	adv.
sovranty	sub
	head	sovran
	syl	sov+ran+ty
	pos	n.
sow	ety	Old English s*_awan; related to Old Norse s*_a, Old High German s*_aen, Old Slavonic seja, Latin serere to sow
sows	infl
	head	sow
	syl	sows
	pos	vb.
sowing	infl
	head	sow
	syl	sow+ing
	pos	vb.
sowed sown	infl
	head	sow
	or	sowed
	syl	sowed; sown
	pos	vb.
sowed	infl
	head	sow
	or	sowed sown
	syl	sowed.
	pos	vb.
sow	H1.1.
	syl	sow
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter or place (seed, a crop, etc.) in or on (a piece of ground, field, etc.) so that it may grow.
	exam	1	to sow wheat;
	exam	2	to sow a strip of land.
sow	H1.2.
	syl	sow
	pron	<s*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to implant or introduce.
	exam	1	to sow a doubt in someone's mind.
sowable	sub
	head	sow
	syl	sow+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sower	sub
	head	sow
	syl	sow+er
	pos	n.
sow	ety	Old English sugu; related to Old Norse s*_yr, Old High German s*_u, Latin s*_us, Norwegian sugga, Dutch zeug: see #7swine 
sow	H2.1.
	syl	sow
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	def	a female adult pig.
sow	H2.2.
	syl	sow
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	def	the female of certain other animals, such as the mink.
sow	H2.3.a.
	syl	sow
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	def	the channels for leading molten metal to the moulds in casting pig iron.
sow	H2.3.b.
	syl	sow
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	def	iron that has solidified in these channels.
sowback	0.
	syl	sow+back
	pron	<1sau2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{hog back} (sense 1)}.
sowbread	ety	C16: from #7{sow %2}#7+bread, based on Medieval Latin panis porcinus; the tuberous roots are eaten by swine
sowbread	0.
	syl	sow+bread
	pron	<1sau2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a S European primulaceous plant, with heart-shaped leaves and pink nodding flowers. See also {{cyclamen} (sense 1)}.
sow bug	ety	C18: from its resemblance to a pig in shape
sow bug	0.
	syl	sow bug
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various woodlice, esp. any of the genera and
sowens	ety	C16: from Scottish Gaelic s*_ughan, from s*_ugh sap; related to Old High German s*_ugan to #7suck 
sowens	0.
	syl	sow+ens
	pron	<1s*u*nz>, <1su:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a porridge made from oatmeal husks.
Soweto	ety	C20: from so(uth) we(st) to(wnship) 
Soweto	0.
	syl	So+we+to
	pron	<sc:1we*tu>
	pos	n.
	def	a contiguous group of Black African townships southwest of Johannesburg, South Africa: the largest purely Black African urban settlement in southern Africa: scene of riots (1976) following protests against the use of Afrikaans in schools for black African children. Area: 62 sq. km (24 sq. miles). Pop.: over 500000.
sown	0.
	syl	sown
	pron	<s*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {sow%1}.
sow thistle	0.
	syl	sow this+tle
	pron	<sau>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the Old World genus esp. having milky juice, prickly leaves, and heads of yellow flowers: family (composites). Also called: {milk thistle}.
soya bean	ety	C17 soya, via Dutch soya from Japanese sh*_oy*_u, from Chinese chiang yu, from chiang paste+ yu sauce
soybean	alt
	head	soya bean
	or	soya bean
	syl	soy+bean
	pron	<1sci2bEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
soya bean	1.
	or	soybean
	syl	soy:a bean
	pron	<1sci*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian bean plant, (or cultivated for its nutritious seeds, for forage, and to improve the soil.
soya bean	2.
	or	soybean
	syl	soy:a bean
	pron	<1sci*>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of this plant, used as food, forage, and as the source of an oil.
Wole	infl
	head	Soyinka
	syl	Wo:le
	pron	<1wo:lA>
	pos	n.
Soyinka	0.
	syl	Soy:in:ka
	pron	<sc1jiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1934, Nigerian dramatist, novelist, and literary critic. His works include the plays (1963), (1965), and (1966), and the novel (1965).
soy sauce	0.
	syl	soy sauce
	pron	<sci>
	pos	n.
	def	a salty pungent dark brown sauce made from fermented soya beans, used esp. in Chinese cookery. Also called: {soya sauce}.
Soyuz	ety	C20: Russian: union
Soyuz	0.
	syl	So+yuz
	pron	<sci1juz>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of manned Soviet spacecraft launched into earth orbit for the purpose of studying docking procedures and other manoeuvres relevant to the building and operation of an orbiting space station. See also {Salyut}.
sozzled	ety	C19: perhaps from obsolete sozzle stupor; related to #7souse %1
sozzled	0.
	syl	soz+zled
	pron	<1soz*ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	an informal word for {drunk}.
sp	1.
	syl	sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	special.
spp	infl
	head	sp
	syl	spp.
	mod	pl.
sp	2.
	syl	sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	species.
sp	3.
	syl	sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	specific.
sp	4.
	syl	sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	specimen.
sp	5.
	syl	sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	spelling.
Sp	1.
	syl	Sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Spain.
Sp	2.
	syl	Sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Spaniard.
Sp	3.
	syl	Sp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Spanish.
sp	ety	from Latin sine prole 
sp	0.
	syl	s.p.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	without issue.
SP	0.
	syl	S.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	starting price.
spa	ety	C17: named after S#7pa, a watering place in Belgium
spa	0.
	syl	spa
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a mineral spring or a place or resort where such a spring is found.
Spa	0.
	syl	Spa
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Belgium, in Li*`ege province: a resort with medicinal mineral springs (discovered in the 14th century). Pop.: 9504 (1970).
Paul Henri	infl
	head	Spaak
	syl	Paul Hen:ri
	pron	<pcl> <?~a1ri>
	pos	n.
Spaak	0.
	syl	Spaak
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1899-1972, Belgian statesman, first socialist premier of Belgium (1937-38); a leading advocate of European unity, he was president of the consultative assembly of the Council of Europe (1949-51) and secretary-general of NATO (1957-61).
space	ety	C13: from Old French espace, from Latin spatium 
space	1.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the unlimited three-dimensional expanse in which all material objects are located. Related adj.: {spatial}.
space	2.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of distance or time between two points, objects, or events.
space	3.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a blank portion or area.
space	4.a.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	unoccupied area or room.
	exam	1	there is no space for a table.
space	4.b.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	space-saving.
space	5.a.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the region beyond the earth's atmosphere containing the other planets of the solar system, stars, galaxies, etc.; universe.
space	5.b.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a space probe;
	exam	2	space navigation.
space	6.a.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the region beyond the earth's atmosphere occurring between the celestial bodies of the universe. The density is normally negligible although cosmic rays, meteorites, gas clouds, etc., can occur. It can be divided into {cislunar space} (between the earth and moon), {interplanetary space, interstellar space}, and {intergalactic space}.
space	6.b.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a space station;
	exam	2	a space simulator.
space	7.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat or place, as on a train, aircraft, etc.
space	8.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a piece of metal, less than type-high, used to separate letters or words.
space	9.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of the gaps between the lines that make up the staff.
space	10.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a collection of unspecified points having properties that obey a specified set of axioms.
	exam	1	Euclidean space.
space	11.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spacing}. the period of time that separates complete letters, digits, and other characters in Morse code. {~}
space	12.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to place or arrange at intervals or with spaces between.
space	13.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	def	to divide into or by spaces.
	exam	1	to space one's time evenly.
space	14.
	syl	space
	pron	<spAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to separate (letters, words, or lines) by the insertion of spaces.
spacer	sub
	head	space
	syl	spac+er
	pos	n.
space age	1.
	syl	space age
	pos	n.
	def	the period in which the exploration of space has become possible. {~} {space-age}.
space age	2.
	syl	space age
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenomi?!nal
	def	futuristic or ultra-modern, esp. when suggestive of space technology.
spaceband	0.
	syl	space+band
	pron	<1spAs2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a device on a linecaster for evening up the spaces between words.
space-bar	0.
	syl	space-bar
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal bar on a type-writer that is depressed in order to leave a space between words, letters, etc.
space capsule	0.
	syl	space cap+sule
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle, sometimes carrying men or animals, designed to obtain scientific information from space, planets, etc., and be recovered on returning to earth.
spacecraft	0.
	syl	space+craft
	pron	<1spAs2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a manned or unmanned vehicle designed to orbit the earth or travel to celestial objects for the purpose of research, exploration, etc.
spaced out	0.
	syl	spaced out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	intoxicated through taking a drug.
space heater	0.
	syl	space heat+er
	pos	n.
	def	a heater used to warm the air in an enclosed area, such as a room or office.
space lattice	0.
	syl	space lat+tice
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	the more formal name for {{lattice} (sense 4)}.
spaceless	1.
	syl	space+less
	pron	<1spAslis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	having no limits in space; infinite or boundless.
spaceless	2.
	syl	space+less
	pron	<1spAslis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	occupying no space.
spacewoman	alt
	head	spaceman
	or	spaceman
	syl	space+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
spacemen	infl
	head	spaceman
	or	spacewomen
	syl	space+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spacewomen	infl
	head	spaceman
	or	spacemen
	syl	space+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. fem.
spaceman	0.
	or	spacewoman
	syl	space+man
	pron	<1spAs2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who travels in outer space, esp. one trained to participate in a space flight.
space medicine	0.
	syl	space med:i+cine
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the effects on man of flight outside the earth's atmosphere. Compare {aviation medicine}.
space opera	0.
	syl	space op+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a science fiction drama, such as a film or television programme, esp. one dealing with interplanetary flight.
space platform	0.
	syl	space plat+form
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {space station}.
spaceport	0.
	syl	space+port
	pron	<1spAs2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a base equipped to launch, maintain, and test spacecraft.
space probe	0.
	syl	space probe
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle, such as a satellite, equipped to obtain scientific information, normally transmitted back to earth by radio, about the atmosphere, surface, and temperature of a planet, conditions in space, etc.
spaceship	0.
	syl	space+ship
	pron	<1spAs2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a manned spacecraft.
space shuttle	0.
	syl	space shut+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle, such as a two-stage rocket and aircraft, designed to be used for at least 100 space flights, carrying men and materials to space stations in orbit around the earth or to bases on the moon, etc.
space station	0.
	syl	space sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any large manned artificial satellite designed to orbit the earth during a long period of time thus providing a base for scientific and medical research in space and a construction site, launching pad, and docking arrangements for spacecraft. Also called: {space platform, space laboratory}. See also {Skylab, Salyut}.
spacesuit	0.
	syl	space+suit
	pron	<1spAs2su:t>, <-2sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of sealed and pressurized suits worn by astronauts or cosmonauts that provide an artificial atmosphere, acceptable temperature, radio-communication link, and protection from radiation for work outside a spacecraft.
space-time continuum	alt
	head	space-time
	or	space-time
	syl	space-time con+tin+u:um
	pos	n.
space-time	0.
	or	space-time continuum
	syl	space-time
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the four-dimensional continuum having three spatial coordinates and one time coordinate that together completely specify the location of a particle or an event.
spacewalk	1.
	syl	space+walk
	pron	<1spAs2wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of floating and manoeuvring in space, outside but attached by a lifeline to a spacecraft. Technical name: {extravehicular activity}.
spacewalk	2.
	syl	space+walk
	pron	<1spAs2wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to float and manoeuvre in space while outside but attached to a spacecraft.
space writer	0.
	syl	space writ+er
	pos	n.
	def	a writer paid by the area of his copy.
spacial	0.
	syl	spa+cial
	pron	<1spAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {spatial}.
spacing	1.
	syl	spac+ing
	pron	<1spAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangment of letters, words, etc., on a page in order to achieve legibility or aesthetic appeal.
spacing	2.
	syl	spac+ing
	pron	<1spAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of objects in a space.
spacious	0.
	syl	spa+cious
	pron	<1spAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a large capacity or area.
spaciously	sub
	head	spacious
	syl	spa+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
spaciousness	sub
	head	spacious
	syl	spa+cious+ness
	pos	n.
spade	ety	Old English spadu; related to Old Norse spathi, Old High German spato, Greek spath*_e blade
spade	H1.1.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for digging, typically consisting of a flat rectangular steel blade attached to a long wooden handle.
spade	H1.2.a.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or part resembling a spade in shape.
spade	H1.2.b.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a spade beard.
spade	H1.3.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy metallic projection attached to the trail of a gun carriage that embeds itself into the ground and so reduces recoil.
spade	H1.4.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of oar blade that is comparatively broad and short. Compare {{spoon} (sense 6)}.
spade	H1.5.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a cutting tool for stripping the blubber from a whale or skin from a carcass.
call a spade a spade	6.
	head	spade
	syl	call a spade a spade.
	def	to speak plainly and frankly.
spade	H1.7.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use a spade on.
spader	sub
	head	spade
	syl	spad+er
	pos	n.
spade	ety	C16: from Italian spada sword, used as an emblem on playing cards, from Latin spatha, from Greek spath*_e blade, broadsword
spade	H2.1.a.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the black symbol on a playing card resembling a heart-shaped leaf with a stem.
spade	H2.1.b.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a card with one or more of these symbols or the suit of cards so marked, usually the highest ranking of the four.
spade	H2.2.
	syl	spade
	pron	<spAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a deroga?!tory word for a Negro.
in spades	3.
	head	spade
	syl	in spades.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	in an extreme or emphatic way.
spadefish	infl
	or	spadefishes
	syl	spade+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spadefishes	infl
	head	spadefish
	or	spadefish
	syl	spade+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spadefish	0.
	syl	spade+fish
	pron	<1spAd2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny-finned food fish of the family esp. of American Atlantic coastal waters, having a deeply compressed body.
spade foot	0.
	syl	spade foot
	pos	n.
	def	a spadelike projection at the end of a chair leg.
spade guinea	0.
	syl	spade guin:ea
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. history.
	def	a guinea decorated with a spade-shaped shield, coined during the reign of George III.
spadework	0.
	syl	spade+work
	pron	<1spAd2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	dull or routine preparatory work.
spadiceous	ety	C17: from New Latin sp*_ad*_iceus, from Latin sp*_adix palm branch; see #7spadix 
spadiceous	1.
	syl	spa+di+ceous
	pron	<spA1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	producing or resembling a spadix.
spadiceous	2.
	syl	spa+di+ceous
	pron	<spA1diS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of a bright brown colour.
spadix	ety	C18: from Latin: pulled-off branch of a palm, with its fruit, from Greek: torn-off frond; related to Greek span to pull off
spadices	infl
	head	spadix
	syl	spa+di+ces
	pron	<spA1dIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spadix	0.
	syl	spa+dix
	pron	<1spAdiks>
	pos	n.
	def	a racemose inflorescence having many small sessile flowers borne on a fleshy stem, the whole being enclosed in spathe: occurs in aroid plants.
spae	ety	C14: from Old Norse
spae	0.
	syl	spae
	pron	<spA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Scot.
	def	to foretell (the future).
spag	ety	of uncertain origin
spags	infl
	head	spag
	syl	spags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spagging	infl
	head	spag
	syl	spag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spagged	infl
	head	spag
	syl	spagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spag	0.
	syl	spag
	pron	<sp@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	South Wales dialect. of a cat
	def	to scratch (a person) with the claws.
spaghetti	ety	C19: from Italian: little cords, from spago a cord
spaghetti	0.
	syl	spa+ghet+ti
	pron	<sp*1geti>
	pos	n.
	def	pasta in the form of long strings.
spaghetti western	0.
	syl	spa+ghet+ti west+ern
	pos	n.
	def	a cowboy film about the American West made by an Italian director, in Europe.
spagyric	ety	C16: from New Latin spagiricus, probably coined by Paracelsus, of obscure origin
spagyrical	alt
	head	spagyric
	or	spagyric
	syl	spa+gyr:i+cal
	pos	adj.
spagyric	0.
	or	spagyrical
	syl	spa+gyr+ic
	pron	<sp*1Jirik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to alchemy.
spagyrically	sub
	head	spagyric
	syl	spa+1gyr:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spahi	ety	C16: from Old French, from Turkish sipahi, from Persian sip*_ah*_i soldier; see #7sepoy 
spahee	alt
	head	spahi
	or	spahi
	syl	spa+hee
	pron	<1spa:hE>, <1spa:E>
	pos	n.
spahis	infl
	head	spahi
	or	spahees
	syl	spa+his
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spahees	infl
	head	spahi
	or	spahis
	syl	spa+hees.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spahi	1.
	or	spahee
	syl	spa+hi
	pron	<1spa:hE>, <1spa:E>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an irregular cavalryman in the Turkish armed forces.
spahi	2.
	or	spahee
	syl	spa+hi
	pron	<1spa:hE>, <1spa:E>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a body of native Algerian cavalrymen in the French armed forces: disbanded after 1962.
Spain	0.
	syl	Spain
	pron	<spAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom of SW Europe, occupying the Iberian peninsula between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic: a leading European power in the 16th century, with many overseas possessions, esp. in the New World; became a republic in 1931; under the fascist dictatorship of Franco following the Civil War (1936-39) until his death in 1975. It consists chiefly of a central plateau (the Meseta), with the Pyrenees and the Mountains in the north and the Sierra Nevada in the south. Language: Spanish, with Catalan, Galician, and Basque regional minority languages. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peseta. Capital: Madrid. Pop.: 34032801 (1970). Area: 504748 sq. km (194883 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Espa?~na}.
spake	0.
	syl	spake
	pron	<spAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense of {speak}.
Spalato	0.
	syl	Spa+la+to
	pron	<1spa:lato>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Split}.
spall	ety	C15: of unknown origin
spall	1.
	syl	spall
	pron	<spc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a splinter or chip of ore, rock, or stone.
spall	2.
	syl	spall
	pron	<spc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to split or cause to split into such fragments.
spallation	0.
	syl	spall:a+tion
	pron	<sp*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a type of nuclear reaction in which a photon or particle hits a nucleus and causes it to emit other particles or photons.
spalpeen	ety	C18: from Irish Gaelic spailp*_in itinerant labourer
spalpeen	0.
	syl	spal+peen
	pron	<sp@l1pEn>, <1sp@lpEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	a rascal or layabout.
Spam	0.
	syl	Spam
	pron	<sp@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a kind of tinned luncheon meat, made largely from pork.
span	ety	Old English spann; related to Old Norse sponn, Old High German spanna 
span	H1.1.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval, space, or distance between two points, such as the ends of a bridge or arch.
span	H1.2.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the complete duration or extent.
	exam	1	the span of his life.
span	H1.3.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {wingspan}.
span	H1.4.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length based on the width of an expanded hand, usually taken as nine inches.
spans	infl
	head	span
	syl	spans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spanning	infl
	head	span
	syl	span+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spanned	infl
	head	span
	syl	spanned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
span	H1.5.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stretch or extend across, over, or around.
span	H1.6.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with something that extends across or around.
	exam	1	to span a river with a bridge.
span	H1.7.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure or cover, esp. with the extended hand.
span	ety	C16 (in the sense: yoke): from Middle Dutch: something stretched, from spannen to stretch; see #7span %1
span	H2.0.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a team of horses or oxen, esp. two matched animals.
span	H3.0.
	syl	span
	pron	<sp@n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense of {spin}.
Span	0.
	syl	Span.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Spanish.
spancel	ety	C17: from Low German spansel, from spannen to stretch; see #7span %2
spancel	1.
	syl	span+cel
	pron	<1sp@nsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of rope for hobbling an animal, esp. a horse or cow.
spancels	infl
	head	spancel
	or	spancels
	syl	span+cels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
spancelling	infl
	head	spancel
	or	spanceling
	syl	span+cel+ling
	pos	vb.
spancelled	infl
	head	spancel
	or	spanceled
	syl	span+celled
	pos	vb.
spanceling	infl
	head	spancel
	or	spancelling
	syl	span+cel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
spanceled	infl
	head	spancel
	or	spancelled
	syl	span+celed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
spancel	2.
	syl	span+cel
	pron	<1sp@nsL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hobble (an animal) with a loose rope.
spandrel	ety	C15 spaundrell, from Anglo-French spaundre spandrel, from Old French spandre to spread, #7expand 
spandril	alt
	head	spandrel
	or	spandrel
	syl	span+dril
	pron	<1sp@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
spandrel	1.
	or	spandril
	syl	span+drel
	pron	<1sp@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	an approximately triangular surface bounded by the outer curve of an arch and the adjacent wall.
spandrel	2.
	or	spandril
	syl	span+drel
	pron	<1sp@ndr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the surface area between two adjacent arches and the horizontal cornice above them.
spang	ety	C19: of unknown origin
spang	0.
	syl	spang
	pron	<sp@G>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	exactly, firmly, or straight.
	exam	1	spang on target.
spangle	ety	C15: diminutive of spange, perhaps from Middle Dutch: clasp; compare Old Norse sp*"ong 
spangle	1.
	syl	span+gle
	pron	<1sp@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small thin piece of metal or other shiny material used as a decoration, esp. on clothes; sequin.
spangle	2.
	syl	span+gle
	pron	<1sp@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	any glittering or shiny spot or object.
spangle	3.
	syl	span+gle
	pron	<1sp@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to glitter or shine with or like spangles.
spangle	4.
	syl	span+gle
	pron	<1sp@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or cover with spangles.
spangly	sub
	head	spangle
	syl	span+gly
	pos	adv.
Spaniard	0.
	syl	Span+iard
	pron	<1sp@nj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Spain.
spaniel	ety	C14: from Old French espaigneul Spanish (dog), from Old Proven*,cal espanhol, ultimately from Latin Hisp*_aniolus Spanish
spaniel	1.
	syl	span+iel
	pron	<1sp@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of gundog with long frilled ears, a silky coat, and the tail usually docked.
spaniel	2.
	syl	span+iel
	pron	<1sp@nj*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsequiously devoted person.
Spanish	1.
	syl	Span+ish
	pron	<1sp@niS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Spain, Mexico, and most countries of South and Central America except Brazil: also spoken in Africa, the Far East, and elsewhere. It is the native language of approximately 200 million people throughout the world. Spanish is an Indo-European language belonging to the Romance group.
the Spanish	2.
	head	Spanish
	syl	the Spanish.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	Spaniards collectively.
Spanish	3.
	syl	Span+ish
	pron	<1sp@niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Spanish language or its speakers.
Spanish	4.
	syl	Span+ish
	pron	<1sp@niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Spain or Spaniards.
Spanish America	0.
	syl	Span+ish A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of America colonized by Spaniards from the 16th century onwards and now chiefly Spanish-speaking: includes all of South America (except Brazil, Guyana, French Guiana, and Surinam), Central America (except British Honduras), Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and a number of small West Indian islands.
Spanish-American	1.
	syl	Span:ish-A:mer:i:can
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any of the Spanish-speaking countries or peoples of the Americas.
D	infl
	head	Spanish-American
	syl	$D.:
	pos	n.
Spanish-American	xref
	syl	Span:ish-A:mer:i:can
	pos	n.
	def	a@T native@T or@T inhabitant@T of @T Spanish @T America. {$D.@T} a Spanish-speaking person in the U.S.
Spanish-American War	0.
	syl	Span:ish-A:mer:i:can War
	pos	n.
	def	the war between the U.S. and Spain (1898) resulting in Spain's withdrawal from Cuba and its cession of Guam, the Philippines, and Puerto Rico.
Spanish Armada	0.
	syl	Span+ish Ar+ma+da
	pos	n.
	def	the great fleet sent by Philip II of Spain against England in 1588: defeated in the Channel by the English fleets and almost completely destroyed by storms off the Hebrides. Also called: (the) {Armada}.
Spanish bayonet	0.
	syl	Span+ish bay:o+net
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American liliaceous plants of the genus esp. that have a tall woody stem, stiff pointed leaves, and large clusters of white flowers: cultivated for ornament. See also {Adam's-needle}.
Spanish cedar	0.
	syl	Span+ish ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	a tall meliaceous tree, of tropical America, the East Indies, and Australia, having smooth bark, pinnate leaves, yellow flowers, and light-coloured aromatic wood.
Spanish Civil War	0.
	syl	Span+ish Civ+il War
	pos	n.
	def	the civil war in Spain from 1936 to 1939 in which insurgent nationalists, led by General Franco, succeeded in overthrowing the republican government. During the war Spain became an ideological battleground for fascists and socialists from all countries.
Spanish fly	1.
	syl	Span+ish fly
	pos	n.
	def	a European blister beetle, (or the dried bodies of which yield the pharmaceutical product cantharides.
Spanish fly	2.
	syl	Span+ish fly
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cantharides}.
Spanish Guinea	0.
	syl	Span+ish Guin:ea
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1964) of {Equatorial Guinea}.
Spanish guitar	0.
	syl	Span+ish gui+tar
	pos	n.
	def	the classic form of the guitar; a six-stringed instrument with a waisted body and a central sound hole.
Spanish Inquisition	0.
	syl	Span+ish In+qui+si+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the institution that guarded the orthodoxy of Catholicism in Spain, chiefly by the persecution of heretics, Jews, etc., esp. from the 15th to 17th centuries. See also {Inquisition}.
Spanish mackerel	1.
	syl	Span+ish macke+rel
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {kingfish}. any scombroid food fish of the genus esp. of American coastal regions of the Atlantic: family (mackerels, tunnies, etc.).
Spanish mackerel	2.
	syl	Span+ish macke+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a mackerel, of European and E North American coasts that is similar to the common Atlantic mackerel.
Spanish Main	1.
	syl	Span+ish Main
	pos	n.
	def	the mainland of Spanish America, esp. the N coast of South America from the Isthmus of Panama to the mouth of the Orinoco River, Venezuela.
Spanish Main	2.
	syl	Span+ish Main
	pos	n.
	def	the Caribbean Sea, the S part of which in colonial times was the route of Spanish treasure galleons and the haunt of pirates.
Spanish Morocco	0.
	syl	Span+ish Mo+roc+co
	pos	n.
	def	a former Spanish colony on the N coast of Morocco: part of the kingdom of Morocco since 1956.
Spanish Moroccan	sub
	head	Spanish Morocco
	syl	Span+ish Mo+roc+can
	pos	adj. n.
Spanish moss	1.
	syl	Span+ish moss
	pos	n.
	def	an epiphytic bromeliaceous plant, growing in tropical and subtropical regions@T as@T long@T bluish-grey@T strands @T suspended@T from@T the branches of trees.
Spanish moss	2.
	syl	Span+ish moss
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical lichen, growing as long trailing green threads from the branches of trees.
Spanish moss	xref
	syl	Span+ish moss
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {long moss}.
Spanish omelette	0.
	syl	Span+ish ome+lette
	pos	n.
	def	an omelette made by adding green peppers, onions, tomato, etc., to the eggs.
Spanish onion	0.
	syl	Span+ish on+ion
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of large mild-flavoured onions that are usually eaten raw.
Spanish paprika	0.
	syl	Span+ish pap+ri+ka
	pos	n.
	def	a mild seasoning made from a variety of red pepper grown in Spain.
Spanish rice	0.
	syl	Span+ish rice
	pos	n.
	def	rice cooked with tomatoes, onions, green peppers, etc., and often flavoured with saffron.
Spanish Sahara	0.
	syl	Span+ish Sa+ha+ra
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1975) of {Western Sahara}.
Spanish West Africa	0.
	syl	Span+ish West Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a former overseas territory of Spain in NW Africa: divided in 1958 into the overseas prov?!inces of Ifni and Spanish Sahara.
Spanish West African	sub
	head	Spanish West Africa
	syl	Span+ish West Af+ri+can
	pos	adj. n.
Spanish windlass	0.
	syl	Span+ish wind+lass
	pos	n.
	def	a stick used as a device for twisting and tightening a rope or cable.
spank	ety	C18: probably of imitative origin
spank	H1.1.
	syl	spank
	pron	<sp@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slap or smack with the open hand, esp. on the buttocks.
spank	H1.2.
	syl	spank
	pron	<sp@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slap or series of slaps with the flat of the hand.
spank	ety	C19: back formation from #7spanking %2
spank	H2.0.
	syl	spank
	pron	<sp@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go at a quick and lively pace.
spanker	1.
	syl	spank+er
	pron	<1sp@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a fore-and-aft sail or a mast that is aftermost in a sailing vessel.
spanker	2.
	syl	spank+er
	pron	<1sp@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or animal that moves at a quick smart pace.
spanker	3.
	syl	spank+er
	pron	<1sp@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something outstandingly fine or large.
spanking	H1.0.
	syl	spank+ing
	pron	<1sp@GkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of spanks, esp. on the buttocks, usually as a punishment for children.
spanking	H2.1.
	syl	spank+ing
	pron	<1sp@GkiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	outstand?!ingly fine, smart, large, etc.
spanking	H2.2.
	syl	spank+ing
	pron	<1sp@GkiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	quick and energetic; lively.
spanking	H2.3.
	syl	spank+ing
	pron	<1sp@GkiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; esp. of a breeze
	def	fresh and brisk.
spanner	ety	C17: from German, from spannen to stretch, #7span %1
spanner	1.
	syl	span+ner
	pron	<1sp@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel hand tool with a handle carrying jaws or a hole of particular shape designed to grip a nut or bolt head.
spanner in the works	2.
	head	spanner
	syl	spanner in the works.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a source of impediment or annoyance.
span-new	ety	C14: from Old Norse sp*_ann*_yr, from sp*_ann chip+ n*_yr #7new 
span-new	0.
	syl	span-new
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	absolutely new.
span of apprehension	0.
	syl	span of ap+pre+hen+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the maximum number of objects that can be correctly assessed after a brief presentation.
span roof	0.
	syl	span roof
	pos	n.
	def	a roof consisting of two equal sloping sides.
spans	0.
	syl	spans
	pron	<sp@nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	S. African slang.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	a large number (esp. of people).
	exam	1	spans of people are coming to the party.
spar	ety	C13: from Old Norse sperra beam; related to Old High German sparro, Old French esparre 
spar	H1.1.a.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of nautical gear resembling a pole and used as a mast, boom, gaff, etc.
spar	H1.1.b.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a spar buoy.
spar	H1.2.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a principal supporting structural member of an aerofoil that runs from tip to tip or root to tip.
spar	ety	Old English, perhaps from #7spur 
spars	infl
	head	spar
	syl	spars
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sparring	infl
	head	spar
	syl	spar+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sparred	infl
	head	spar
	syl	sparred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
spar	H2.1.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to box using light blows, as in training.
spar	H2.2.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dispute or argue.
spar	H2.3.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of gamecocks, etc.
	def	to fight with the feet or spurs.
spar	H2.4.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an unaggressive fight.
spar	H2.5.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an argument or wrangle.
spar	ety	C16: from Middle Low German spar; related to Old English sp@arst*_an; see #7feldspar 
spar	H3.0.
	syl	spar
	pron	<spa:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various minerals, such as feldspar or calcite, that are light coloured, microcrystalline, transparent to translucent, and easily cleavable.
sparable	ety	C17: changed from sparrow-bill, referring to the nail's shape
sparable	0.
	syl	spar+a:ble
	pron	<1sp@r*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small nail with no head, used for fixing the soles and heels of shoes.
spar buoy	0.
	syl	spar buoy
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a buoy resembling a vertical log.
spare	ety	Old English sparian to refrain from injuring; related to Old Norse spara, Old High German spar*_on 
spare	1.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from punishing, harming, or injuring.
spare	2.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release or relieve, as from pain, suffering, etc.
spare	3.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from using.
	exam	1	spare the rod, spoil the child.
spare	4.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be able to afford or give.
	exam	1	I can't spare the time.
spare	5.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive; esp. of Providence
	def	to allow to survive.
	exam	1	I'll see you again next year if we are spared.
spare	6.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to act or live frugally.
spare	7.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to show mercy.
not spare oneself	8.
	head	spare
	syl	not spare oneself.
	def	to exert oneself to the full.
to spare	9.
	head	spare
	syl	to spare.
	def	more than is required.
	exam	1	two minutes to spare.
spare	10.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often immediately postpositive
	def	in excess of what is needed; additional.
	exam	1	are there any seats spare??
spare	11.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be used when needed.
	exam	1	a spare part.
spare	12.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	thin and lean.
spare	13.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	scanty or meagre.
spare	14.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	postpositive
	def	upset, angry, or distracted (esp. in the phrase {go spare) }.
spare	15.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a duplicate kept as a replacement in case of damage or loss.
spare	16.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spare tyre.
spare	17.a.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of knocking down all the pins with the two bowls of a single frame.
spare	17.b.
	syl	spare
	pron	<spe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the score thus made. Compare {{strike} (sense 39)}.
sparely	sub
	head	spare
	syl	spare+ly
	pos	adv.
spareness	sub
	head	spare
	syl	spare+ness
	pos	n.
sparer	sub
	head	spare
	syl	spar+er
	pos	n.
sparerib	0.
	syl	spare+rib
	pron	<1spe*2rib>
	pos	n.
	def	a cut of pork ribs with most of the meat trimmed off.
spare tyre	1.
	syl	spare tyre
	pos	n.
	def	an additional tyre, usually mounted on a wheel, carried by a motor vehicle in case of puncture.
spare tyre	2.
	syl	spare tyre
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, jocular.
	def	a deposit of fat just above the waist.
sparge	ety	C16: from Latin spargere to sprinkle
sparge	0.
	syl	sparge
	pron	<spa:J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to sprinkle or scatter (something).
sparger	sub
	head	sparge
	syl	sparg+er
	pos	n.
sparid	ety	C20: from New Latin Sparidae, from Latin sparus a sea bream, from Greek sparos 
sparoid	alt
	head	sparid
	or	sparid
	syl	spar+oid
	pos	n.
sparid	1.
	or	sparoid
	syl	spar+id
	pron	<1sp@rid>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine percoid fish of the chiefly tropical and subtropical family having a deep compressed body and well-developed teeth: includes the sea breams and porgies.
sparid	2.
	or	sparoid
	syl	spar+id
	pron	<1sp@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
sparing	1.
	syl	spar+ing
	pron	<1spe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes foll. by of
	def	economical or frugal (with).
sparing	2.
	syl	spar+ing
	pron	<1spe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	scanty; meagre.
sparing	3.
	syl	spar+ing
	pron	<1spe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	merciful or lenient.
sparingly	sub
	head	sparing
	syl	spar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sparingness	sub
	head	sparing
	syl	spar+ing+ness
	pos	n.
spark	ety	Old English spearca; related to Middle Low German sparke, Middle Dutch spranke, Lettish spirgsti cinders, Latin spargere to strew
spark	H1.1.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a fiery particle thrown out or left by burning material or caused by the friction of two hard surfaces.
spark	H1.2.a.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a momentary flash of light accompanied by a sharp crackling noise, produced by a sudden electrical discharge through the air or some other insulating medium between two points.
spark	H1.2.b.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the electrical discharge itself.
spark	H1.2.c.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a spark gap.
spark	H1.3.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves to animate, kindle, or excite.
spark	H1.4.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace or hint.
	exam	1	she doesn't show a spark of interest.
spark	H1.5.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	vivacity, enthusiasm, or humour.
spark	H1.6.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of diamond, as used in the cutting of glass.
spark	H1.7.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give off sparks.
spark	H1.8.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of the sparking plug or ignition system of an internal-combustion engine
	def	to produce a spark.
spark	H1.9.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to kindle, excite, or animate.
spark	ety	C16 (in the sense: beautiful or witty woman): perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse sparkr vivacious
spark	H2.1.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare (except for sense 2) .
	def	a fashionable or gallant young man.
bright spark	2.
	head	spark
	syl	bright spark.
	qual	Rare (except for sense 2) .; Brit, usually ironic.
	def	a person who appears clever or witty.
	exam	1	some bright spark left the papers next to the open window.
spark	H2.3.
	syl	spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare (except for sense 2) .
	def	to woo (a person).
sparkish	sub
	head	spark
	syl	spark+ish
	pos	adj.
Muriel	infl
	head	Spark
	syl	Mur:i:el.
	pos	n.
Spark	0.
	syl	Spark
	pron	<spa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, Scottish novelist; her works include (1959), (1961), and (1974).
spark chamber	0.
	syl	spark cham+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device for detecting ionizing radiation, consisting of two oppositely charged metal plates in a chamber containing inert gas, so that a particle passing through the chamber ionizes the gas and causes a spark to jump between the electrodes.
spark coil	0.
	syl	spark coil
	pos	n.
	def	an induction coil used to produce spark dis?!charges.
spark gap	0.
	syl	spark gap
	pos	n.
	def	the space between two electrodes across which a spark can jump. Sometimes shortened to {gap}.
sparking plug	0.
	syl	spark+ing plug
	pos	n.
	def	a device screwed into the cylinder head of an internal-combustion engine to ignite the explosive mixture by means of an electric spark which jumps across a gap between a point earthed to the body of the plug and the tip of a central insulated rod. Also called: {spark plug}.
sparkle	ety	C12 sparklen, frequentative of sparken to #7spark %1
sparkle	1.
	syl	spar+kle
	pron	<1spa:kL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to issue or reflect or cause to issue or reflect bright points of light.
sparkle	2.
	syl	spar+kle
	pron	<1spa:kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wine, mineral water, etc.
	def	to effervesce.
sparkle	3.
	syl	spar+kle
	pron	<1spa:kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be vivacious or witty.
sparkle	4.
	syl	spar+kle
	pron	<1spa:kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of light, spark, or gleam.
sparkler	1.
	syl	spar+kler
	pron	<1spa:kl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of firework that throws out showers of sparks.
sparkler	2.
	syl	spar+kler
	pron	<1spa:kl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sparkling gem.
sparkling wine	0.
	syl	spar+kling wine
	pos	n.
	def	a wine made effervescent by added carbon dioxide gas, introduced artificially or produced naturally by secondary fermentation.
spark off	0.
	syl	spark off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into being or action; activate or initiate.
	exam	1	to spark off an argument.
spark plug	0.
	syl	spark plug
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sparking plug}.
sparks	1.
	syl	sparks
	pron	<spa:ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an electrician.
sparks	2.
	syl	sparks
	pron	<spa:ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a radio officer, esp. on a ship.
spark transmitter	0.
	syl	spark trans+mit+ter
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of radio transmitter in which power is generated by discharging a capacitor through an inductor in series with a spark gap.
sparling	ety	C14 sperlynge, from Old French esperling, from Middle Dutch spierlinc, from spier young shoot
sparlings	infl
	head	sparling
	or	sparling
	syl	spar+lings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sparling	infl
	or	sparlings
	syl	spar+ling.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sparling	1.
	syl	spar+ling
	pron	<1spa:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {European smelt} (see {smelt} (the fish)).
sparling	2.
	syl	spar+ling
	pron	<1spa:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young herring.
sparoid	ety	C19: from New Latin Sparo*_id*_es; see #7sparid 
sparoid	0.
	syl	spar+oid
	pron	<1sp@rcid>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {sparid}.
sparring partner	0.
	syl	spar+ring part+ner
	pron	<1spa:riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises with a boxer during training.
sparrow	ety	Old English spearwa; related to Old Norse sp*"orr, Old High German sparo 
sparrow	1.
	syl	spar+row
	pron	<1sp@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any weaverbird of the genus and related genera, esp. the house sparrow, having a brown or grey plumage and feeding on seeds or insects.
sparrow	2.
	syl	spar+row
	pron	<1sp@r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various North American finches, such as the chipping sparrow and the song sparrow that have a dullish streaked plumage.
sparrow	xref
	syl	spar+row
	pron	<1sp@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {hedge sparrow, tree sparrow}.
sparrow-like	sub
	head	sparrow
	syl	spar:row-2like
	pos	adj.
sparrowgrass	0.
	syl	spar:row+grass
	pron	<1sp@r*u2gra:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect or popular name for {asparagus}.
sparrow hawk	0.
	syl	spar+row hawk
	pos	n.
	def	a very small North American falcon, that is closely related to the kestrels.
sparrowhawk	0.
	syl	spar:row+hawk
	pron	<1sp@r*u2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small hawks, esp. of Eurasia and N Africa that prey on smaller birds.
sparry	0.
	syl	spar+ry
	pron	<1spa:ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	containing, relating to, or resembling spar.
	exam	1	sparry coal.
sparse	ety	C18: from Latin sparsus, from spargere to scatter
sparse	0.
	syl	sparse
	pron	<spa:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	scattered or scanty; not dense.
sparsely	sub
	head	sparse
	syl	sparse+ly
	pos	adv.
sparseness	sub
	head	sparse
	or	sparsity
	syl	sparse+ness
	pos	n.
sparsity	sub
	head	sparse
	or	sparseness
	syl	spar+si:ty
	pos	n.
Sparta	0.
	syl	Spar+ta
	pron	<1spa:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek city in the S Peloponnese, famous for the discipline and military prowess of its citizens and for their austere way of life.
Spartacus	0.
	syl	Spar:ta:cus
	pron	<1spa:t*k*s>
	pos	n.
	def	died 71 #7b.c., Thracian slave, who led an ultimately unsuccessful revolt of gladiators against Rome (73-71 #7b.c.) .
Spartan	1.
	syl	Spar+tan
	pron	<1spa:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Sparta or its citizens.
Spartan	2.
	syl	Spar+tan
	pron	<1spa:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	very strict or austere.
	exam	1	a Spartan upbringing.
Spartan	3.
	syl	Spar+tan
	pron	<1spa:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	possessing courage and resolve.
Spartan	4.
	syl	Spar+tan
	pron	<1spa:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a citizen of Sparta.
Spartan	5.
	syl	Spar+tan
	pron	<1spa:tN>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a disciplined or brave person.
Spartanism	sub
	head	Spartan
	syl	Spar+tan+ism
	pos	n.
sparteine	ety	C19: from New Latin Spartium, from Greek spartos broom
sparteine	0.
	syl	spar+te:ine
	pron	<1spa:ti2En>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	a viscous oily alkaloid extracted from the broom plant and lupin seeds. It has been used in medicine to treat heart arrhythmias.
spasm	ety	C14: from Latin spasmus, from Greek spasmos a cramp, from span to tear
spasm	1.
	syl	spasm
	pron	<1sp@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an involuntary muscular contraction, esp. one resulting in cramp or convulsion.
spasm	2.
	syl	spasm
	pron	<1sp@z*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden burst of activity, emotion, etc.
spasmodic	ety	C17: New Latin, from Greek spasmos #7spasm 
spasmodical	alt
	head	spasmodic
	or	spasmodic
	syl	spas+mod:i+cal
	pos	adj.
spasmodic	1.
	or	spasmodical
	syl	spas+mod+ic
	pron	<sp@z1modik>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place in sudden brief spells.
spasmodic	2.
	or	spasmodical
	syl	spas+mod+ic
	pron	<sp@z1modik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by spasms.
spasmodically	sub
	head	spasmodic
	syl	spas+1mod:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Boris	infl
	head	Spassky
	syl	Bo:ris
	pron	<ba1ris>
	pos	n.
Spassky	0.
	syl	Spas:sky
	pron	<1sp@ski>, Russian <1spaskij>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, Soviet chess player; world champion (1969-72).
spastic	ety	C18: from Latin spasticus, from Greek spastikos, from spasmos #7spasm 
spastic	1.
	syl	spas+tic
	pron	<1sp@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by or resembling spasms.
spastic	2.
	syl	spas+tic
	pron	<1sp@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Derogatory slang.
	def	clumsy, incapable or incompetent.
spastic	3.
	syl	spas+tic
	pron	<1sp@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is affected by spasms or convulsions, esp. one who has cerebral palsy.
spastic	4.
	syl	spas+tic
	pron	<1sp@stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory slang.
	def	a clumsy, incapable, or incompetent person.
spastically	sub
	head	spastic
	syl	spas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spat	ety	C19: probably imitative of the sound of quarrelling
spat	H1.1.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a slap or smack.
spat	H1.2.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slight quarrel.
spats	infl
	head	spat
	syl	spats
	pos	vb.
spatting	infl
	head	spat
	syl	spat+ting
	pos	vb.
spatted	infl
	head	spat
	syl	spat+ted.
	pos	vb.
spat	H1.3.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to slap (someone).
spat	H1.4.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to have a slight quarrel.
spat	H2.0.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {spit%1}.
spat	ety	C19: short for #7spatterdash 
spat	H3.0.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{gaiter} (sense 2)}.
spat	ety	C17: from Anglo-Norman spat; perhaps related to #7{spit %1}
spat	H4.1.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a larval oyster or similar bivalve mollusc, esp. when it settles to the sea bottom and starts to develop a shell.
spat	H4.2.
	syl	spat
	pron	<sp@t>
	pos	n.
	def	such oysters or other molluscs collectively.
spatchcock	ety	C18: perhaps variant of spitchcock eel when prepared and cooked
spatchcock	1.
	syl	spatch+cock
	pron	<1sp@C2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a chicken or game bird split down the back and grilled. Compare {spitchcock. ~}
spatchcock	2.
	syl	spatch+cock
	pron	<1sp@C2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	to interpolate (words, a story, etc.) into a sentence, narrative, etc., esp. inappropriately.
spate	ety	C15 (Northern and Scottish): of unknown origin
spate	1.
	syl	spate
	pron	<spAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast flow, rush, or outpouring.
	exam	1	a spate of words.
spate	2.
	syl	spate
	pron	<spAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sudden flood.
	exam	1	the rivers were in spate.
spate	3.
	syl	spate
	pron	<spAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a sudden heavy downpour.
spathe	ety	C18: from Latin spatha, from Greek spath*_e a blade
spathe	0.
	syl	spathe
	pron	<spA@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large bract, often coloured, that encloses the inflorescence of any of several members of the lily family.
spathaceous	sub
	head	spathe
	syl	spa+tha+ceous
	pron	<sp*1TAS*s>
	pos	adj.
spathed	sub
	head	spathe
	syl	spathed
	pos	adj.
spathose	alt
	head	spathic
	or	spathic
	syl	spath+ose
	pron	<1sp@T*us>
	pos	adj.
spathic	0.
	or	spathose
	syl	spath+ic
	pron	<1sp@Tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of minerals
	def	resembling spar, esp. in having good cleavage.
spacial	alt
	head	spatial
	or	spatial
	syl	spa+cial
	pron	<1spAS*l>
	pos	adj.
spatial	1.
	or	spacial
	syl	spa+tial
	pron	<1spAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to space.
spatial	2.
	or	spacial
	syl	spa+tial
	pron	<1spAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or happening in space.
spatiality	sub
	head	spatial
	syl	spa+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<2spASi1@liti>
	pos	n.
spatially	sub
	head	spatial
	syl	spa+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
spatiotemporal	1.
	syl	spa+ti:o+tem+por+al
	pron	<2spASi*u1temp*r*l>, <-1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or existing in both space and time.
spatiotemporal	2.
	syl	spa+ti:o+tem+por+al
	pron	<2spASi*u1temp*r*l>, <-1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with space-time.
spatiotemporally	sub
	head	spatiotemporal
	syl	spa+ti:o+1tem+po+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
spatter	ety	C16: of imitative origin; related to Low German, Dutch spatten to spout, Frisian spatteren to splash
spatter	1.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter or splash (a substance, esp. a liquid) or (of a substance) to splash (something) in scattered drops.
	exam	1	to spatter mud on the car;
	exam	2	mud spattered in her face.
spatter	2.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle, cover, or spot (with a liquid).
spatter	3.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slander or defame.
spatter	4.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shower or rain down.
	exam	1	bullets spattered around them.
spatter	5.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of something spattering.
spatter	6.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	something spattered, such as a spot or splash.
spatter	7.
	syl	spat+ter
	pron	<1sp@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of spattering.
spatterdash	ety	C17: see #7spatter, dash 
spatterdash	1.
	syl	spat:ter+dash
	pron	<1sp@t*2d@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {roughcast}.
spatterdash	2.
	syl	spat:ter+dash
	pron	<1sp@t*2d@S>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long leather leggings worn in the 18th century, as to protect from mud when riding.
spatula	ety	C16: from Latin: a broad piece, from spatha a flat wooden implement; see #7spathe 
spatula	0.
	syl	spat:u+la
	pron	<1sp@tjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a utensil with a broad flat, often flexible blade, used for lifting, spreading, or stirring foods, etc.
spatular	sub
	head	spatula
	syl	spat:u+lar
	pos	adj.
spatulate	1.
	syl	spat:u+late
	pron	<1sp@tjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a spatula.
spatulate	2.
	syl	spat:u+late
	pron	<1sp@tjulit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having a narrow base and a broad rounded apex.
	exam	1	a spatulate leaf.
spavin	ety	C15: from Old French espavin, of unknown origin
spavin	0.
	syl	spav+in
	pron	<1sp@vin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	enlargement of the hock of a horse by a bony growth ({bony spavin}) or distension of the ligament ({bog spavin}) , usually caused by inflammation or injury, and often resulting in lameness.
spavined	1.
	syl	spav+ined
	pron	<1sp@vind>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	affected with spavin; lame.
spavined	2.
	syl	spav+ined
	pron	<1sp@vind>
	pos	adj.
	def	decrepit or worn out.
spawn	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman espaundre, from Old French spandre to spread out, #7expand 
spawn	1.
	syl	spawn
	pron	<spc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of eggs deposited by fish, amphibians, or molluscs.
spawn	2.
	syl	spawn
	pron	<spc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	offspring, product, or yield.
spawn	3.
	syl	spawn
	pron	<spc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the nontechnical name for {mycelium}.
spawn	4.
	syl	spawn
	pron	<spc:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of fish, amphibians, etc.
	def	to produce or deposit (eggs).
spawn	5.
	syl	spawn
	pron	<spc:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Often derogatory. of people
	def	to produce (offspring).
spawn	6.
	syl	spawn
	pron	<spc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or engender.
spawner	sub
	head	spawn
	syl	spawn+er
	pos	n.
spay	ety	C15: from Old French espeer to cut with the sword, from espee sword, from Latin spatha 
spay	0.
	syl	spay
	pron	<spA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the ovaries from (a female animal).
SPCK	0.
	syl	S.P.C.K.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge.
speak	ety	Old English specan; related to Old High German spehhan, Middle High German spechten to gossip, Middle Dutch speken; see #7speech 
speaks	infl
	head	speak
	syl	speaks
	pos	vb.
speaking	infl
	head	speak
	syl	speak+ing
	pos	vb.
spoke	infl
	head	speak
	syl	spoke
	pos	vb.
spoken	infl
	head	speak
	syl	spo+ken.
	pos	vb.
speak	1.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (verbal utterances); utter (words).
speak	2.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to communicate or express (something) in or as if in words.
	exam	1	I speak the truth.
speak	3.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deliver a speech, discourse, etc.
speak	4.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to know how to talk in (a language or dialect).
	exam	1	he does not speak German.
speak	5.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a characteristic sound.
	exam	1	the clock spoke.
speak	6.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of dogs, esp. hounds used in hunting
	def	to give tongue; bark.
speak	7.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to hail and converse or communicate with (another vessel) at sea.
speak	8.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a musical instrument
	def	to produce a sound.
speak	9.
	syl	speak
	pron	<spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to be representative or advocate (of).
	exam	1	he speaks for all the members.
on speaking terms	10.
	head	speak
	syl	on speaking terms.
	def	on good terms; friendly.
so to speak	11.
	head	speak
	syl	so to speak.
	def	in a manner of speaking; as it were.
speak one's mind	12.
	head	speak
	syl	speak one's mind.
	def	to express one's opinions frankly and plainly.
to speak of	13.
	head	speak
	syl	to speak of.
	def	of a significant or worthwhile nature.
	exam	1	we have had no support to speak of.
speakable	sub
	head	speak
	syl	speak+a:ble
	pos	adj.
speakeasies	infl
	head	speakeasy
	syl	speak+eas:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
speakeasy	0.
	syl	speak+eas:y
	pron	<1spEk2Ezi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a place where alcoholic drink was sold illicitly during Prohibition.
speaker	1.
	syl	speak+er
	pron	<1spEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who speaks, esp. at a formal occasion.
speaker	2.
	syl	speak+er
	pron	<1spEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {loudspeaker}.
speakership	sub
	head	speaker
	syl	speak+er+2ship
	pos	n.
Speaker	0.
	syl	Speak+er
	pron	<1spEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the presiding officer in any of numerous legislative bodies, including the House of Commons in Britain and Canada and the House of Representatives in the U.S. and Australia.
speak for	1.
	syl	speak for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak as a representative of (other people).
speak for itself	2.
	head	speak for
	syl	speak for itself.
	def	to be so evident that no further comment is necessary.
speak for yourself	3.
	head	speak for
	syl	speak for yourself.
	usage	Informal. used as an imperative
	def	do not presume that other people agree with you.
speaking	1.
	syl	speak+ing
	pron	<1spEkiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	eloquent, impressive, or striking.
speaking	2.a.
	syl	speak+ing
	pron	<1spEkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to speak.
speaking	2.b.
	syl	speak+ing
	pron	<1spEkiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	able to speak a particular language.
	exam	1	French-speaking.
speaking clock	0.
	syl	speak+ing clock
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a telephone service that gives a precise verbal statement of the correct time.
speaking in tongues	0.
	syl	speak+ing in tongues
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {gift of tongues}.
speaking trumpet	0.
	syl	speak+ing trum+pet
	pos	n.
	def	a trumpet-shaped instrument used to carry the voice a great distance or held to the ear by a deaf person to aid his hearing.
speaking tube	0.
	syl	speak+ing tube
	pos	n.
	def	a tube or pipe for conveying a person's voice from one room, area, or building to another.
speak out	1.
	syl	speak out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to state one's beliefs, objections, etc., bravely and firmly.
speak out	2.
	syl	speak out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak more loudly and clearly.
speak to	1.
	syl	speak to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to address (a person).
speak to	2.
	syl	speak to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reprimand.
	exam	1	your father will speak to you later.
speak to	3.
	syl	speak to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to give evidence of or comments on (a subject).
	exam	1	who will speak to this item??
speak up	1.
	syl	speak up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak more loudly.
speak up	2.
	syl	speak up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to state one's beliefs, objections, etc., bravely and firmly.
spear	ety	Old English spere; related to Old Norse spj*"or spears, Greek sparos gilthead
spear	H1.1.
	syl	spear
	pron	<spi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a weapon consisting of a long shaft with a sharp pointed end of metal, stone, or wood that may be thrown or thrusted.
spear	H1.2.
	syl	spear
	pron	<spi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar implement used to catch fish.
spear	H1.3.
	syl	spear
	pron	<spi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spearman}.
spear	H1.4.
	syl	spear
	pron	<spi*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pierce (something) with or as if with a spear.
spearer	sub
	head	spear
	syl	spear+er
	pos	n.
spear	ety	C16: probably variant of #7{spire %1}#7, influenced by #7{spear %1}
spear	H2.0.
	syl	spear
	pron	<spi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoot, slender stalk or blade, as of grass, asparagus, or broccoli.
spearfish	infl
	or	spearfishes
	syl	spear+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spearfishes	infl
	head	spearfish
	or	spearfish
	syl	spear+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spearfish	0.
	syl	spear+fish
	pron	<1spi*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {marlin}.
spear gun	0.
	syl	spear gun
	pos	n.
	def	a device for firing spears underwater.
spearhead	1.
	syl	spear+head
	pron	<1spi*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed head of a spear.
spearhead	2.
	syl	spear+head
	pron	<1spi*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the leading force in a military attack.
spearhead	3.
	syl	spear+head
	pron	<1spi*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	any person or thing that leads or initiates an attack, campaign, etc.
spearhead	4.
	syl	spear+head
	pron	<1spi*2hed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lead or initiate (an attack, campaign, etc.).
spearmen	infl
	head	spearman
	syl	spear+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spearman	0.
	syl	spear+man
	pron	<1spi*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier armed with a spear.
spearmint	0.
	syl	spear+mint
	pron	<1spi*2mint>
	pos	n.
	def	a purple-flowered mint plant, of S and central Europe, cultivated for its leaves, which yield an oil used for flavouring.
spear side	0.
	syl	spear side
	pos	n.
	def	the male side or branch of a family. Compare {distaff side}.
spearwort	0.
	syl	spear+wort
	pron	<1spi*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian ranunculaceous plants of the genus such as ({lesser spearwort}) and ({great spearwort}) , which grow in wet places and have long narrow leaves and yellow flowers. See also {buttercup}.
on spec	1.
	head	spec
	syl	on spec.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as a speculation or gamble.
	exam	1	all the tickets were sold so I went to the theatre on spec.
spec	2.
	syl	spec
	pron	<spek>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	speculative.
	exam	1	a spec developer.
spec	1.
	syl	spec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	special.
spec	2.
	syl	spec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	specification.
spec	3.
	syl	spec.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	speculation.
special	ety	C13: from Old French especial, from Latin speci*_alis individual, special, from speci*_es appearance, #7species 
special	1.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinguished, set apart from, or excelling others of its kind.
special	2.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	designed or re?!served for a particular purpose.
	exam	1	a special tool for working leather.
special	3.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not usual or commonplace.
special	4.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	particu?!lar or primary.
	exam	1	his special interest was music.
special	5.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to the education of physically or mentally handicapped children.
	exam	1	a special school.
special	6.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a special person or thing, such as an extra edition of a newspaper or a train reserved for a particular purpose.
special	7.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish or meal given prominence, esp. at a low price, in a cafe, etc.
special	8.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a convict given special treatment on account of his education, social class, etc.
special	9.
	syl	spe+cial
	pron	<1speS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {special constable}.
specially	sub
	head	special
	syl	spe+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
specialness	sub
	head	special
	syl	spe+cial+ness
special assessment	0.
	syl	spe+cial as+sess+ment
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a special charge levied on property-owners by a county or municipality to help pay the costs of a civic improvement that increases the value of their property.
Special Branch	0.
	syl	Spe+cial Branch
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the department of the police force that is concerned with political security.
special case	0.
	syl	spe+cial case
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an agreed written statement of facts submitted by litigants to a court for a decision on a point of law.
special constable	0.
	syl	spe+cial con+sta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a person recruited for temporary or occasional police duties, esp. in time of emergency.
special delivery	0.
	syl	spe+cial de+liv+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	the delivery of a piece of mail outside the time of a scheduled delivery.
special drawing rights	0.
	syl	spe+cial draw+ing rights
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	sometimes caps.
	def	the reserve assets of the International Monetary Fund on which member nations may draw in proportion to their contribution to the Fund. Abbrev.: {SDRs}.
special effects	0.
	syl	spe+cial ef+fects
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Films.
	def	techniques used in the production of scenes that cannot be achieved by normal techniques.
specialism	0.
	syl	spe+cial+ism
	pron	<1speS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of specializing in something, or the thing itself.
specialist	1.
	syl	spe+cial+ist
	pron	<1speS*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who specializes in or devotes himself to a particular area of activity, field of research, etc.
specialist	2.
	syl	spe+cial+ist
	pron	<1speS*list>
	pos	n.
	def	an enlisted rank in the U.S. Army denoting technical qualifications that entitle the holder to a noncommissioned officer's pay.
specialistic	sub
	head	specialist
	syl	spe+cial+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
specialty	alt
	head	speciality
	or	speciality
	syl	spe+cial+ty
	pron	<1speS*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
specialities	infl
	head	speciality
	syl	spe+ci+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
speciality	1.
	or	specialty
	syl	spe+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2speSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a special interest or skill.
speciality	2.a.
	or	specialty
	syl	spe+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2speSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a service or product specialized in, as at a restaurant.
	exam	1	roast beef was a speciality of the house.
speciality	2.b.
	or	specialty
	syl	spe+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2speSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a speciality dish.
speciality	3.
	or	specialty
	syl	spe+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2speSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a special or distinguishing feature or characteristic.
specialise	alt
	head	specialize
	or	specialize
	syl	spe+cial+ise
	pron	<1speS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
specialize	1.
	or	specialise
	syl	spe+cial+ize
	pron	<1speS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to train in or devote oneself to a particular area of study, occupation, or activity.
specialize	2.
	or	specialise
	syl	spe+cial+ize
	pron	<1speS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause (organisms or their parts) to develop in a way most suited to a particular environment or way of life or (of organisms, etc.) to develop in this way.
specialize	3.
	or	specialise
	syl	spe+cial+ize
	pron	<1speS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to modify or make suitable for a special use or purpose.
specialize	4.
	or	specialise
	syl	spe+cial+ize
	pron	<1speS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mention specifically; specify.
specialize	5.
	or	specialise
	syl	spe+cial+ize
	pron	<1speS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endorse (a commercial paper) to a specific payee.
specialization	sub
	head	specialize
	or	specialisation
	syl	spe+cial:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
specialisation	sub
	head	specialize
	or	specialization
	syl	spe+cial:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
special jury	0.
	syl	spe+cial ju:ry
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a jury whose members were drawn from some profession or rank of society as well as possessing the usual qualifications for jury service.
special licence	0.
	syl	spe+cial li+cence
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a licence permitting a marriage to take place by dispensing with the usual legal conditions.
special pleading	1.
	syl	spe+cial plead+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a pleading that alleges new facts that offset those put forward by the other side rather than directly admitting or denying those facts.
special pleading	2.
	syl	spe+cial plead+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a pleading that emphasizes the favourable aspects of a case while omitting the unfavourable.
special privilege	0.
	syl	spe+cial priv:i+lege
	pos	n.
	def	a legally endorsed privilege granted exclusively to some individual or group.
special sort	0.
	syl	spe+cial sort
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a character, such as an accented letter, that is not a usual member of any fount. Also called: {peculiar, arbitrary}.
special theory of relativity	0.
	syl	spe+cial the:o+ry of rel:a+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the theory proposed in 1905 by Einstein, which assumes that the laws of physics are equally valid in all nonaccelerated frames of reference and that the velocity of light is independent of an observer's velocity. It leads to the idea of a space-time continuum, the equivalence of mass and energy, and the Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction. Also called: {special relativity}. See also {general theory of relativity, {Einstein's law} (sense 1)}.
specialties	infl
	head	specialty
	syl	spe+cial+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
specialty	1.
	syl	spe+cial+ty
	pron	<1speS*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a formal contract or obligation expressed in a deed.
specialty	2.
	syl	spe+cial+ty
	pron	<1speS*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {speciality}.
speciation	0.
	syl	spe+ci:a+tion
	pron	<2spESi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the evolutionary development of a biological species, as by geographical isolation of a group of individuals from the main stock.
specie	ety	C16: from the Latin phrase in speci*_e in kind
specie	1.
	syl	spe+cie
	pron	<1spESE>
	pos	n.
	def	coin money, as distinguished from bullion or paper money.
specie	2.a.
	syl	spe+cie
	pron	<1spESE>
	pos	n.
	usage	of money
	def	in coin.
specie	2.b.
	syl	spe+cie
	pron	<1spESE>
	pos	n.
	def	in kind.
specie	2.c.
	syl	spe+cie
	pron	<1spESE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	in the actual form specified.
specie point	0.
	syl	spe+cie point
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gold point}.
species	ety	C16: from Latin: appearance, from specere to look
species	infl
	syl	spe+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
species	1.a.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the taxonomic groups into which a genus is divided, the members of which are capable of interbreeding: often contain subspecies, varieties, or races. A species is designated in italics by the genus name followed by the specific name, for example (the domestic cat).
species	1.b.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	the animals of such a group.
species	1.c.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of related animals or plants not necessarily of this taxonomic rank.
species	2.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a group of objects or individuals, all sharing at least one common attribute, that forms a subdivision of a genus.
species	3.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind, sort, or variety.
	exam	1	a species of treachery.
species	4.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the outward form of the bread and wine in the Eucharist.
species	5.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an outward appearance or form.
species	6.
	syl	spe+cies
	pron	<1spESEz>, Latin <1spESi2Ez>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	specie.
specif	0.
	syl	specif.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	specifically.
specifiable	0.
	syl	spec:i+fi+a:ble
	pron	<1spesi2fI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be specified.
specific	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin specificus, from Latin #7species 
specific	1.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	explicit, particular, or definite.
	exam	1	please be more specific.
specific	2.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a specified or particular thing.
	exam	1	a specific treatment for arthritis.
specific	3.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a biological species.
	exam	1	specific differences.
specific	4.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	caused by a particular pathogenic agent.
specific	5.a.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a property of a particular substance, esp. in relation to the same property of a standard reference substance.
	exam	1	specific gravity.
specific	5.b.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of a property of a particular substance per unit mass, length, area, volume, etc..
	exam	1	specific heat.
specific	5.c.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an extensive physical quantity
	def	divided by mass.
	exam	1	specific heat capacity;
	exam	2	specific volume.
specific	6.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also (rare): {spe+cif@.i+cal}. denoting a tariff levied at a fixed sum per unit of weight, quantity, volume, etc., irrespective of value. {~}
specific	7.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a designated quality, thing, etc.
specific	8.
	syl	spe+cif+ic
	pron	<spi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	any drug used to treat a particular disease.
specifically	sub
	head	specific
	syl	spe+1cif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
specificity	sub
	head	specific
	syl	spec:i+fic+i:ty
	pron	<2spesi1fisiti>
	pos	n.
specification	1.
	syl	spec:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2spesifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of specifying.
specification	2.
	syl	spec:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2spesifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in patent law
	def	a written statement accompanying an application for a patent that describes the nature of an invention.
specification	3.
	syl	spec:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2spesifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a detailed description of the criteria for the constituents, construction, appearance, performance, etc., of a material, apparatus, etc., or of the standard of workmanship required in its manufacture.
specification	4.
	syl	spec:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2spesifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an item, detail, etc., specified.
specific gravity	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic grav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the density of a substance to that of water. See {relative density}.
specific heat capacity	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic heat ca+pac+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the heat required to raise unit mass of a substance by unit temperature interval under specified conditions, such as constant pressure: usually measured in joules per kelvin per kilogram. Symbol.
	exam	1	c\p
specific impulse	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic im+pulse
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the thrust produced by a rocket engine to the rate of fuel consumption: it has units of time and is the length of time one pound of propellant would last if used to produce one pound of thrust continuously.
specific performance	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic per+for+mance
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a remedy awarded by a court where damages are an insufficient remedy.
specific resistance	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic re+sist+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for {resistivity}.
specific viscosity	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic vis+cos+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the resistance to flow of a fluid, expressed as the ratio of the absolute viscosity of the fluid to that of a reference fluid (usually water in the case of liquids).
specific volume	0.
	syl	spe+cif+ic vol+ume
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the volume of matter per unit mass; the reciprocal of the density. Symbol: #Gn
specify	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin specific*_are to describe
specifies	infl
	head	specify
	syl	spec:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
specifying	infl
	head	specify
	syl	spec:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
specified	infl
	head	specify
	syl	spec:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
specify	1.
	syl	spec:i+fy
	pron	<1spesi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to refer to or state specifically.
specify	2.
	syl	spec:i+fy
	pron	<1spesi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state as a condition.
specify	3.
	syl	spec:i+fy
	pron	<1spesi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state or include in the specification of.
specificative	sub
	head	specify
	syl	spec:i+fi+ca+tive
	pron	<1spesifi2kAtiv>
	pos	adj.
specifier	sub
	head	specify
	syl	spec:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
specimen	ety	C17: from Latin: mark, evidence, proof, from specere to look at
specimen	1.a.
	syl	spec:i+men
	pron	<1spesimin>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual, object, or part regarded as typical of the group or class to which it belongs.
specimen	1.b.
	syl	spec:i+men
	pron	<1spesimin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a specimen signature;
	exam	2	a specimen page.
specimen	2.
	syl	spec:i+men
	pron	<1spesimin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a sample of tissue, blood, urine, etc., taken for diagnostic examination or evaluation.
specimen	3.
	syl	spec:i+men
	pron	<1spesimin>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole or a part of an organism, plant, rock, etc., collected and preserved as an example of its class, species, etc.
specimen	4.
	syl	spec:i+men
	pron	<1spesimin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often derogatory.
	def	a person.
speciosities	infl
	head	speciosity
	syl	spe+ci+os+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
speciosity	1.
	syl	spe+ci+os+i:ty
	pron	<2spESi1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or person that is deceptively attractive or plausible.
speciosity	2.
	syl	spe+ci+os+i:ty
	pron	<2spESi1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being specious.
speciosity	3.
	syl	spe+ci+os+i:ty
	pron	<2spESi1ositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the state of being beautiful.
specious	ety	C14 (originally: fair): from Latin speci*_osus plausible, from speci*_es outward appearance, from specere to look at
specious	1.
	syl	spe+cious
	pron	<1spES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	apparently correct or true, but actually wrong or false.
specious	2.
	syl	spe+cious
	pron	<1spES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	deceptively attractive in appearance.
speciously	sub
	head	specious
	syl	spe+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
speciousness	sub
	head	specious
	syl	spe+cious+ness
	pos	n.
speck	ety	Old English specca; related to Middle Dutch spekelen to sprinkle
speck	1.
	syl	speck
	pron	<spek>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small mark or spot.
speck	2.
	syl	speck
	pron	<spek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or tiny piece of something. {~}
speck	3.
	syl	speck
	pron	<spek>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with specks or spots.
speckle	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch spekkel; see #7speck 
speckle	1.
	syl	speck+le
	pron	<1spekL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or slight mark usually of a contrasting colour, as on the skin, a bird's plumage, or eggs.
speckle	2.
	syl	speck+le
	pron	<1spekL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with or as if with speckles.
speckled trout	0.
	syl	speck+led trout
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brook trout}.
specs	1.
	syl	specs
	pron	<speks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {spectacles}.
specs	2.
	syl	specs
	pron	<speks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {specifications}.
spectacle	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin spectaculum a show, from spect*_are to watch, from specere to look at
spectacle	1.
	syl	spec+ta+cle
	pron	<1spekt*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a public display or performance, esp. a showy or ceremonial one.
spectacle	2.
	syl	spec+ta+cle
	pron	<1spekt*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or person seen, esp. an unusual or ridiculous one.
	exam	1	he makes a spectacle of himself.
spectacle	3.
	syl	spec+ta+cle
	pron	<1spekt*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strange or interesting object or phenomenon.
spectacled	1.
	syl	spec+ta+cled
	pron	<1spekt*kLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing glasses.
spectacled	2.
	syl	spec+ta+cled
	pron	<1spekt*kLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	having markings around the eyes resembling a pair of glasses.
spectacles	1.
	syl	spec+ta+cles
	pron	<1spekt*kLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a pair of glasses for correcting defective vision. Often (informal) shortened to {specs}.
pair of spectacles	2.
	head	spectacles
	syl	pair of spectacles.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a score of 0 in each innings of a match.
spectacular	1.
	syl	spec+tac:u+lar
	pron	<spek1t@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a spectacle; impressive, grand, or dramatic.
spectacular	2.
	syl	spec+tac:u+lar
	pron	<spek1t@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually marked or great.
	exam	1	a spectacular increase in spending.
spectacular	3.
	syl	spec+tac:u+lar
	pron	<spek1t@kjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lavishly produced performance.
spectacularly	sub
	head	spectacular
	syl	spec+1tac:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
spectator	ety	C16: from Latin, from spect*_are to watch; see #7spectacle 
spectator	0.
	syl	spec+ta+tor
	pron	<spek1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person viewing anything; onlooker; observer.
spectator sport	0.
	syl	spec+ta+tor sport
	pos	n.
	def	a sport that attracts people as spectators rather than as participants.
spectra	0.
	syl	spec+tra
	pron	<1spektr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {spectrum}.
spectral	1.
	syl	spec+tral
	pron	<1spektr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a spectre.
spectral	2.
	syl	spec+tral
	pron	<1spektr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a spectrum.
	exam	1	spectral colours.
spectral	3.
	syl	spec+tral
	pron	<1spektr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a physical quantity
	def	relating to a single wavelength of radiation.
	exam	1	spectral luminous efficiency.
spectrality	sub
	head	spectral
	or	spectralness
	syl	spec+tral+i:ty
	pron	<spek1tr@liti>
	pos	n.
spectralness	sub
	head	spectral
	or	spectrality
	syl	spec+tral+ness
	pos	n.
spectrally	sub
	head	spectral
	syl	spec+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
spectral luminous efficiency	0.
	syl	spec+tral lu+mi+nous ef+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the efficiency of radiation of a given wavelength in producing a visual sensation. It is equal to the ratio of the radiant flux at a standard wavelength to that at the given wavelength when the standard wavelength is chosen so that the maximum value of this ratio is unity. Symbol.
	exam	1	V
speclass	alt
	head	spectral type
	or	spectral type
	syl	speclass
	pos	n.
spectral type	0.
	or	speclass
	syl	spec+tral type
	pos	n.
	def	any of various groups into which stars are classified according to characteristic spectral lines and bands. The most important classification ({Harvard classification}) has a series of classes W, O, B, A, F, G, K, M, R, N, S, the series also being a scale of diminishing surface temperature.
spectre	ety	C17: from Latin spectrum, from specere to look at
specter	alt
	head	spectre
	or	spectre
	syl	spec+ter
	pron	<1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
spectre	1.
	or	specter
	syl	spec+tre
	pron	<1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ghost; phantom; apparition.
spectre	2.
	or	specter
	syl	spec+tre
	pron	<1spekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental image of something unpleasant or menacing.
	exam	1	the spectre of redundancy.
spectro-	0.
	syl	spec:tro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a spectrum.
	exam	1	spectrogram.
spectrobolometer	0.
	syl	spec+tro+bo+lom+e:ter
	pron	<2spektr*ub*u1lomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a combined spectroscope and bolometer for determining the wavelength distribution of radiant energy emitted by a source.
spectrobolometric	sub
	head	spectrobolometer
	syl	spec+tro+bol:o+met+ric
	pron	<2spektr*2b*ul*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
spectrograph	0.
	syl	spec+tro+graph
	pron	<1spektr*u2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a spectroscope or spectrometer that produces a photographic record ({spectrogram}) of a spectrum. See also {sound spectrograph}.
spectrographic	sub
	head	spectrograph
	syl	spec+tro+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
spectrographically	sub
	head	spectrograph
	syl	spec+tro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spectrography	sub
	head	spectrograph
	syl	spec+1trog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
spectroheliograph	0.
	syl	spec+tro+he+li:o+graph
	pron	<2spektr*u1hEli*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used to photograph the sun in light of a particular wavelength, usually that of calcium or hydrogen, to show the distribution of the element over the surface and in the atmosphere. The photograph obtained is a {spectroheliogram}.
spectroheliographic	sub
	head	spectroheliograph
	syl	spec+tro+2he+li:o+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
spectrohelioscope	0.
	syl	spec+tro+he+li:o+scope
	pron	<2spektr*u1hEli*u2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, similar to the spectroheliograph, used for observ?!ing solar radiation at one particular wavelength.
spectrohelioscopic	sub
	head	spectrohelioscope
	syl	spec+tro+he+li:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2spektr*u2hEli*u1skopik>
	pos	adj.
spectrometer	0.
	syl	spec+trom+e:ter
	pron	<spek1tromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for producing a spectrum, esp. one in which wavelength, energy, intensity, etc., can be measured. See also {mass spectrometer}.
spectrometric	sub
	head	spectrometer
	syl	spec+tro+met+ric
	pron	<2spektr*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
spectrometry	sub
	head	spectrometer
	syl	spec+1trom+e:try
	pos	n.
spectrophotometer	0.
	syl	spec+tro+pho+tom+e:ter
	pron	<2spektr*uf*u1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for producing or recording a spectrum and measuring the photometric intensity of each wavelength present, esp. such an instrument used for infrared, visible, and ultraviolet radiation. See also {spectrometer}.
spectrophotometric	sub
	head	spectrophotometer
	syl	spec+tro+pho:to+met+ric
	pron	<2spectr*u2f*ut*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
spectrophotometry	sub
	head	spectrophotometer
	syl	spec+tro+pho+1tom+e:try
	pos	n.
spectroscope	0.
	syl	spec+tro+scope
	pron	<1spektr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of instruments for dispersing electromagnetic radiation and thus forming or recording a spectrum. See also {spectrometer}.
spectroscopic	sub
	head	spectroscope
	or	spectroscopical
	syl	spec+tro+scop+ic
	pron	<2spektr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
spectroscopical	sub
	head	spectroscope
	or	spectroscopic
	syl	spec+tro+1scop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
spectroscopically	sub
	head	spectroscope
	syl	spec+tro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spectroscopic analysis	0.
	syl	spec+tro+scop+ic a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the use of spectroscopy in determining the chemical or physical constitution of sub?!stances.
spectroscopy	0.
	syl	spec+tros+co+py
	pron	<spek1trosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science and practice of using spectrometers and spectroscopes and of analysing spectra, the methods employed depending on the radiation being examined. The techniques are widely used in chemical analysis and in studies of the properties of atoms, molecules, ions, etc.
spectroscopist	sub
	head	spectroscopy
	syl	spec+1tros+co+pist
	pos	n.
spectrum	ety	C17: from Latin: appearance, image, from spect*_are to observe, from specere to look at
spectrum	1.
	syl	spec+trum
	pron	<1spektr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	the distribution of colours produced when white light is dispersed by a prism or diffraction grating. There is a continuous change in wavelength from red, the longest wavelength, to violet, the shortest. Seven colours are usually distinguished: violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, and red.
spectrum	2.
	syl	spec+trum
	pron	<1spektr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	the whole range of electromagnetic radiation with respect to its wavelength or frequency.
spectrum	3.
	syl	spec+trum
	pron	<1spektr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	any particular distribution of electromagnetic radiation often showing lines or bands characteristic of the substance emitting the radiation or absorbing it. See also {absorption spectrum, emission spectrum}.
spectrum	4.
	syl	spec+trum
	pron	<1spektr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	any similar distribution or record of the energies, velocities, masses, etc., of atoms, ions, electrons, etc..
	exam	1	a mass spectrum.
spectrum	5.
	syl	spec+trum
	pron	<1spektr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	any range or scale, as of capabilities, emotions, or moods.
spectrum	6.
	syl	spec+trum
	pron	<1spektr*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	pl
	def	another name for an {afterimage}.
spectrum analysis	0.
	syl	spec+trum a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of a spectrum to determine the properties of its source, such as the analysis of the emission spectrum of a substance to determine the electron distribution in its molecules.
specular	ety	C16: from Latin specul*_aris, from speculum a mirror, from specere to look at
specular	1.
	syl	spec:u+lar
	pron	<1spekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the properties of a mirror.
	exam	1	specular reflection.
specular	2.
	syl	spec:u+lar
	pron	<1spekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a speculum.
specularly	sub
	head	specular
	syl	spec:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
speculate	ety	C16: from Latin specul*_ar*_i to spy out, from specula a watchtower, from specere to look at
speculate	1.
	syl	spec:u+late
	pron	<1spekju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to conjecture without knowing the complete facts.
speculate	2.
	syl	spec:u+late
	pron	<1spekju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to buy or sell securities, property, etc., in the hope of deriving capital gains.
speculate	3.
	syl	spec:u+late
	pron	<1spekju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to risk loss for the possibility of considerable gain.
speculator	sub
	head	speculate
	syl	spec:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
speculation	1.
	syl	spec:u+la+tion
	pron	<2spekju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of speculating.
speculation	2.
	syl	spec:u+la+tion
	pron	<2spekju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supposition, theory, or opinion arrived at through speculating.
speculation	3.
	syl	spec:u+la+tion
	pron	<2spekju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	investment involving high risk but also the possibility of high profits.
speculative	0.
	syl	spec:u+la+tive
	pron	<1spekjul*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characterized by speculation, esp. financial speculation.
speculatively	sub
	head	speculative
	syl	spec:u+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
speculativeness	sub
	head	speculative
	syl	spec:u+la+tive+ness
	pos	n.
speculum	ety	C16: from Latin: mirror, from specere to look at
specula	infl
	head	speculum
	or	speculums
	syl	spec:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
speculums	infl
	head	speculum
	or	specula
	syl	spec:u+lums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
speculum	1.
	syl	spec:u+lum
	pron	<1spekjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mirror, esp. one made of polished metal for use in a telescope, etc.
speculum	2.
	syl	spec:u+lum
	pron	<1spekjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for dilating a bodily cavity or passage to permit examination of its interior.
speculum	3.
	syl	spec:u+lum
	pron	<1spekjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a patch of distinctive colour on the wing of a bird, esp. in certain ducks.
speculum metal	0.
	syl	spec:u+lum met+al
	pos	n.
	def	a white hard brittle corrosion-resistant alloy of copper (55-70 per cent) and tin with smaller amounts of other metals. It takes a high polish and is used for mirrors, lamp reflectors, ornamental ware, etc.
sped	0.
	syl	sped
	pron	<sped>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {speed}.
speech	ety	Old English sp*_ec; related to specan to #7speak 
speech	1.a.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or faculty of speaking, esp. as possessed by persons.
	exam	1	to have speech with somebody.
speech	1.b.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	speech therapy.
speech	2.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	def	that which is spoken; utter?!ance.
speech	3.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a talk or address delivered to an audience.
speech	4.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's characteristic manner of speaking.
speech	5.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	def	a national or regional language or dialect.
speech	6.
	syl	speech
	pron	<spEC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for {{parole} (sense 5)}.
speech community	0.
	syl	speech com+mun+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a community consisting of all the speakers of a particular language or dialect.
speech day	0.
	syl	speech day
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. in schools
	def	an annual day at which prizes are presented, speeches are made by guest speakers, etc.
speech from the throne	0.
	syl	speech from the throne
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and the dominions of the Commonwealth
	def	the speech at the opening of each session of Parliament in which the Government outlines its legislative programme. It is read by the sovereign or his or her representative. Also called (esp. in Britain): {Queen's} {King's) speech}.
speechifies	infl
	head	speechify
	syl	speech:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
speechifying	infl
	head	speechify
	syl	speech:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
speechified	infl
	head	speechify
	syl	speech:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
speechify	1.
	syl	speech:i+fy
	pron	<1spECi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a speech or speeches.
speechify	2.
	syl	speech:i+fy
	pron	<1spECi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk pompously and boringly.
speechification	sub
	head	speechify
	syl	speech:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
speechifier	sub
	head	speechify
	syl	speech:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
speechless	1.
	syl	speech+less
	pron	<1spEClis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to speak.
speechless	2.
	syl	speech+less
	pron	<1spEClis>
	pos	adj.
	def	temporarily deprived of speech.
speechless	3.
	syl	speech+less
	pron	<1spEClis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expressed or able to be expressed in words.
	exam	1	speechless fear. ?-
speechlessness	sub
	head	speechless
	syl	speech+less+ness
	pos	n.
speech-reading	0.
	syl	speech-read:ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lip-reading}.
speed	ety	Old English sp*_ed (originally in the sense: success); related to sp*_owan to succeed, Latin sp*_es hope, Old Slavonic sp*veti to be lucky
speed	1.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or quality of acting or moving fast; rapidity.
speed	2.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate at which something moves, is done, or acts.
speed	3.a.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a scalar measure of the rate of movement of a body expressed either as the distance travelled divided by the time taken ({average speed}) or the rate of change of position with respect to time at a particular point ({instantaneous speed) }. It is measured in metres per second, miles per hour, etc.
speed	3.b.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{velocity} (sense 2)}.
speed	4.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a rate of rotation, usually expressed in revolutions per unit time.
speed	5.a.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a gear ratio in a motor vehicle, bicycle, etc.
speed	5.b.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a three-speed gear.
speed	6.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a numerical expression of the sensitivity to light of a particular type of film, paper, or plate. See also {ASA/BS, DIN}.
speed	7.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a measure of the ability of a lens to pass light from an object to the image position, determined by the aperture and also the transmitting power of the lens. It increases as the f-number is decreased and vice versa.
speed	8.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {amphetamine}.
speed	9.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	prosperity or success.
speeds	infl
	head	speed
	syl	speeds
	pos	vb.
speeding sped	infl
	head	speed
	or	speeded
	syl	speed+ing; sped
	pos	vb.
speeded	infl
	head	speed
	or	speeding sped
	syl	speed+ed.
	pos	vb.
speed	10.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or go or cause to move or go quickly.
speed	11.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drive (a motor vehicle) at a high speed, esp. above legal limits.
speed	12.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to help further the success or completion of.
speed	13.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take or be under the influence of amphetamines.
speed	14.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to operate or run at a high speed.
speed	15.a.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prosper or succeed.
speed	15.b.
	syl	speed
	pron	<spEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wish success to.
speeder	sub
	head	speed
	syl	speed+er
	pos	n.
speedball	0.
	syl	speed+ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a mixture of cocaine with morphine or heroin.
speedboat	0.
	syl	speed+boat
	pron	<1spEd2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a high-speed motorboat having either an inboard or outboard motor.
speed limit	0.
	syl	speed lim+it
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum permitted speed at which a vehicle may travel on certain roads.
speedos	infl
	head	speedo
	syl	speed:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
speedo	0.
	syl	speed:o
	pron	<1spEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {speedometer}.
speedometer	0.
	syl	speed+om+e:ter
	pron	<spi1domit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted to a vehicle to measure and display the speed of travel. See also {mileometer}.
speedster	0.
	syl	speed+ster
	pron	<1spEdst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast car, esp. a sports model.
speed trap	0.
	syl	speed trap
	pos	n.
	def	a section of road on which the police check the speed of vehicles, often using radar.
speed up	1.
	syl	speed up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to increase or cause to increase in speed or rate; accelerate.
speed-up	infl
	head	speed up
	syl	speed-up.
	pos	n.
speed up	2.
	syl	speed up
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of this; acceleration.
speedway	1.a.
	syl	speed+way
	pron	<1spEd2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of racing on light powerful motorcycles round cinder tracks.
speedway	1.b.
	syl	speed+way
	pron	<1spEd2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a speedway track.
speedway	2.
	syl	speed+way
	pron	<1spEd2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the track or stadium where such races are held.
speedway	3.a.
	syl	speed+way
	pron	<1spEd2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a racetrack for cars.
speedway	3.b.
	syl	speed+way
	pron	<1spEd2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a road on which fast driving is allowed.
speedwell	0.
	syl	speed+well
	pron	<1spEd2wel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate scrophu?!lariaceous plants of the genus such as ({common speedwell}) and ({germander speedwell}) , having small blue or pinkish-white flowers.
Speedwriting	0.
	syl	Speed+writ:ing
	pron	<1spEd2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a form of short?!hand in which alphabetic combinations are used to represent groups of sounds or short common words.
speedier	infl
	head	speedy
	syl	speed:i+er
	pos	adj.
speediest	infl
	head	speedy
	syl	speed:i+est.
	pos	adj.
speedy	1.
	syl	speed:y
	pron	<1spEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by speed of motion.
speedy	2.
	syl	speed:y
	pron	<1spEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	done or decided without delay; quick.
speedily	sub
	head	speedy
	syl	speed:i+ly
	pos	adv.
speediness	sub
	head	speedy
	syl	speed:i+ness
	pos	n.
speel	ety	prob?!ably from Old Norse; compare Norwegian spela, spila, Swedish spjela, spjele #7spill %2
speel	0.
	syl	speel
	pron	<spEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Manchester dialect.
	def	a splinter of wood.
speiss	ety	C18: from German Speise food
speiss	0.
	syl	speiss
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	the arsenides and antimonides that form when ores containing arsenic or antimony are smelted.
spelaean	ety	C19: via New Latin, from Latin sp*_elaeum a cave, from Greek sp*_elaion 
spelean	alt
	head	spelaean
	or	spelaean
	syl	spe+le:an
	pron	<spi1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
spelaean	0.
	or	spelean
	syl	spe+lae:an
	pron	<spi1lE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, found in, or inhabiting caves.
	exam	1	spelaean animals.
speleology	ety	C19: from Latin sp*_elaeum cave
spelaeology	alt
	head	speleology
	or	speleology
	syl	spe+lae:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2spEli1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
speleology	1.
	or	spelaeology
	syl	spe+le:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2spEli1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the scientific study of caves, esp. in respect of their geological formation, flora and fauna, etc.
speleology	2.
	or	spelaeology
	syl	spe+le:ol+o:gy
	pron	<2spEli1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport or pastime of exploring caves.
speleological	sub
	head	speleology
	or	spelaeological
	syl	spe+le:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2spEli*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
spelaeological	sub
	head	speleology
	or	speleological
	syl	spe+lae:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2spEli*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
speleologist	sub
	head	speleology
	or	spelaeologist
	syl	spe+le:1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
spelaeologist	sub
	head	speleology
	or	speleologist
	syl	spe+lae:1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
spelk	ety	from Old English spelc, spilc surgical splint; related to Old Norse spelkur splints
spelk	0.
	syl	spelk
	pron	<spelk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	a splinter of wood.
spell	ety	C13: from Old French espeller, of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse spialla to talk, Middle High German spellen 
spells	infl
	head	spell
	syl	spells
	pos	vb.
spelling spelt	infl
	head	spell
	or	spelled
	syl	spell+ing; spelt
	pos	vb.
spelled	infl
	head	spell
	or	spelling spelt
	syl	spelled.
	pos	vb.
spell	H1.1.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write or name in correct order the letters that comprise the conventionally accepted form of (a word or part of a word).
spell	H1.2.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of letters
	def	to go to make up the conventionally established form of (a word) when arranged correctly.
	exam	1	d-o-g spells dog.
spell	H1.3.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to indicate or signify.
	exam	1	such actions spell disaster for our cause.
spellable	sub
	head	spell
	syl	spell+a:ble
	pos	adj.
spell	ety	Old English spell speech; related to Old Norse spjall tale, Gothic spill, Old High German spel 
spell	H2.1.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal formula considered as having magical force.
spell	H2.2.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	def	any influence that can control the mind or character; fascination.
spell	H2.3.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	def	a state induced by or as if by the pronouncing of a spell; trance.
	exam	1	to break the spell.
under a spell	4.
	head	spell
	syl	under a spell.
	def	held in or as if in a spell. {~}
spell	H2.5.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to place under a spell.
spell	ety	Old English spelian to take the place of, of obscure origin
spell	H3.1.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	def	an indeterminate, usually short, period of time.
	exam	1	a spell of cold weather.
spell	H3.2.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or tour of duty after which one person or group relieves another.
spell	H3.3.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a period or interval of rest.
spell	H3.4.
	syl	spell
	pron	<spel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect and U.S.
	def	to take over from (a person) for an interval of time; relieve temporarily.
spellbinds	infl
	head	spellbind
	syl	spell+binds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spellbinding	infl
	head	spellbind
	syl	spell+bind+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spellbound	infl
	head	spellbind
	syl	spell+bound.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spellbind	0.
	syl	spell+bind
	pron	<1spel2bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to be spellbound; entrance or enthral.
spellbinder	1.
	syl	spell+bind+er
	pron	<1spel2bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person capable of holding others spellbound, esp. a political speaker.
spellbinder	2.
	syl	spell+bind+er
	pron	<1spel2bInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a novel, play, etc., that holds one enthralled.
spellbound	0.
	syl	spell+bound
	pron	<1spel2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	having one's attention held as though one is bound by a spell.
	exam	1	a spellbound audience.
speller	1.
	syl	spell+er
	pron	<1spel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spells words in the manner specified.
	exam	1	a bad speller.
speller	2.
	syl	spell+er
	pron	<1spel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a book designed to teach or improve spelling.
spellican	0.
	syl	spel+li+can
	pron	<1spelik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {spillikin}.
spelling	1.
	syl	spell+ing
	pron	<1speliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of writing words by using the letters conventionally accepted for their formation; orthography.
spelling	2.
	syl	spell+ing
	pron	<1speliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or study of orthography.
spelling	3.
	syl	spell+ing
	pron	<1speliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the actual way in which a word is spelt.
spelling	4.
	syl	spell+ing
	pron	<1speliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a person to spell.
	exam	1	John's spelling is good.
spelling bee	0.
	syl	spell+ing bee
	pos	n.
	def	a contest in which players are required to spell words according to orthographic conventions.
spelling pronunciation	0.
	syl	spell+ing pro+nun+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a pronunciation of a word that is influenced by the word's orthography and often comes about as the modification of an earlier or original rendering, such as the pronunciation of the British name usually (#!m@an$$r$I&n), as (#!me$In@!w$e$$r$I&n).
spell out	1.
	syl	spell out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make clear, distinct, or explicit; clarify in detail.
	exam	1	let me spell out the implications.
spell out	2.
	syl	spell out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to read laboriously or with difficulty, working out each word letter by letter.
spell out	3.
	syl	spell out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discern by study; puzzle out.
spelt	H1.0.
	syl	spelt
	pron	<spelt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {spell%1}.
spelt	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon spelta, Old High German spelza 
spelt	H2.0.
	syl	spelt
	pron	<spelt>
	pos	n.
	def	a species of wheat, that was formerly much cultivated and was used to develop present-day cultivated wheats.
spelter	ety	C17: probably from Middle Dutch speauter, of obscure origin; compare Old French peautre pewter, Italian peltro #7pewter 
spelter	0.
	syl	spel+ter
	pron	<1spelt*>
	pos	n.
	def	impure zinc, usually containing about 3 per cent of lead and other impurities.
spelunker	ety	C20: from Latin sp*_elunca, from Greek sp*_elunx a cave &- spe+#!lunk+ing n.
spelunker	0.
	syl	spe+lunk+er
	pron	<spi1l^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose hobby is the exploration and study of caves.
Spenborough	0.
	syl	Spen+bor+ough
	pron	<1spenb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N England, in West Yorkshire: textile centre. Pop.: 40693 (1971).
spence	ety	C14: from Old French despense, from Latin dispendere to distribute; see #7dispense 
spence	0.a.
	syl	spence
	pron	<spens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a larder or pantry.
spence	0.b.
	syl	spence
	pron	<spens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	any monetary allowance.
spence	0.c.
	syl	spence
	pron	<spens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a parlour, esp. in a cottage.
Spence	0.
	syl	Spence
	pron	<spens>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Bas@.il (Unwin}) . 1907-76, Scottish architect, born in India; designed Coventry Cathedral (1951).
spencer	H1.1.
	syl	spen+cer
	pron	<1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short fitted coat or jacket.
spencer	H1.2.
	syl	spen+cer
	pron	<1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's knitted vest.
spencer	H2.0.
	syl	spen+cer
	pron	<1spens*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a large loose-footed gaff sail on a square-rigger or barque.
Herbert	1.
	head	Spencer
	syl	Her:bert.
	def	1820-1903, English philosopher, who applied evolutionary theory to the study of society, favouring laissez-faire doctrines.
Spencer	2.
	syl	Spen:cer
	pron	<1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Stan@.ley}. 1891-1959, English painter, noted esp. for his paintings of Christ in a contemporary English setting.
Spencer Gulf	0.
	syl	Spen+cer Gulf
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Indian Ocean in S Australia, between the Eyre and Yorke Peninsulas. Length: about 320 km (200 miles). Greatest width: about 145 km (90 miles).
spend	ety	Old English spendan, from Latin expendere; influenced also by Old French despendre to spend, from Latin dispendere; see #7expend, dispense 
spends	infl
	head	spend
	syl	spends
	pos	vb.
spending	infl
	head	spend
	syl	spend+ing
	pos	vb.
spent	infl
	head	spend
	syl	spent.
	pos	vb.
spend	1.
	syl	spend
	pron	<spend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay out (money, wealth, etc.).
spend	2.
	syl	spend
	pron	<spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to concentrate (time, effort, thought, etc.) upon an object, activity, etc.
spend	3.
	syl	spend
	pron	<spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (time) in a specific way, activity, place, etc.
spend	4.
	syl	spend
	pron	<spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use up completely.
	exam	1	the hurricane spent its force.
spend	5.
	syl	spend
	pron	<spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (one's blood, life, etc.) in a cause.
spend	6.
	syl	spend
	pron	<spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be used up or exhausted.
spend a penny	7.
	head	spend
	syl	spend a penny.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to urinate.
spendable	sub
	head	spend
	syl	spend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
spender	0.
	syl	spend+er
	pron	<1spend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spends money in a manner specified.
	exam	1	a big spender.
Stephen	infl
	head	Spender
	syl	Ste:phen.
	pos	n.
Spender	0.
	syl	Spen:der
	pron	<1spend*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1909, English poet and critic, who played an important part in the left-wing literary movement of the 1930s: coeditor of (1939-41) and of (1953-67).
spending money	0.
	syl	spend+ing mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	an allowance for small personal ex?!penses; pocket money.
spends	0.
	syl	spends
	pron	<spendz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Lancashire dialect.
	def	a child's pocket money.
spendthrift	1.
	syl	spend+thrift
	pron	<1spend2Trift>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spends money in an extravagant manner.
spendthrift	2.
	syl	spend+thrift
	pron	<1spend2Trift>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or like a spendthrift.
	exam	1	spendthrift economies.
Oswald	infl
	head	Spengler
	syl	Os:wald
	pron	<1csvalt>
	pos	n.
Spengler	0.
	syl	Speng:ler
	pron	<1speGl*>, German <1SpeGgl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1936, German philosopher of history, noted for (1918-22), which argues that civilizations go through natural cycles of growth and decay.
Edmund	infl
	head	Spenser
	syl	Ed:mund.
	pos	n.
Spenser	0.
	syl	Spen:ser
	pron	<1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1552-99, English poet celebrated for (1590; 1596), an allegorical romance. His other verse includes the collection of eclogues (1579) and the marriage poem (1594).
Spenserian	1.
	syl	Spen+se:ri:an
	pron	<spen1si*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of Edmund Spenser or his poetry.
Spenserian	2.
	syl	Spen+se:ri:an
	pron	<spen1si*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or imitator of Edmund Spenser.
Spenserian sonnet	0.
	syl	Spen+se:ri:an son+net
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a sonnet form used by the poet Spenser having the rhyme scheme a b a b b c b c c d c d e e.
Spenserian stanza	0.
	syl	Spen+se:ri:an stan+za
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the stanza form used by the poet Spenser in his poem consisting of eight lines in iambic pentameter and a concluding Alexandrine, rhyming a b a b b c b c c.
spent	1.
	syl	spent
	pron	<spent>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {spend}.
spent	2.
	syl	spent
	pron	<spent>
	pos	adj.
	def	used up or exhausted; consumed.
speos	ety	C19: Greek, literally: a cave, grotto
speos	0.
	syl	spe+os
	pron	<1spEos>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Egypt
	def	a temple or tomb cut into a rock face.
sperm	ety	C14: from Late Latin sperma, from Greek; related to Greek speirein to sow
sperm	H1.1.
	syl	sperm
	pron	<spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {semen}.
sperm	H1.2.
	syl	sperm
	pron	<spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a male reproductive cell; male gamete.
sperm	H2.0.
	syl	sperm
	pron	<spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sperm whale, spermaceti}, or {sperm oil}.
-sperm	0.
	syl	-sperm
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) a seed.
	exam	1	gymnosperm.
-spermous	sub
	head	-sperm
	or	-spermal
	syl	-sper:mous
	pos	adj.
-spermal	sub
	head	-sperm
	or	-spermous
	syl	-sper:mal
	pos	adj.
spermaceti	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin sperma c*_et*_i whale's sperm, from sperma #7{sperm %1}#7+ Latin c*_etus whale, from Greek k*_etos 
spermaceti	0.
	syl	sper+ma+cet:i
	pron	<2spR:m*1seti>, <-1sEti>
	pos	n.
	def	a white waxy substance obtained from oil from the head of the sperm whale: used in cosmetics, candles, ointments, etc.
spermaries	infl
	head	spermary
	syl	sper+mar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spermary	0.
	syl	sper+mar:y
	pron	<1spR:m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any organ in which spermatozoa are produced, esp. a testis.
spermatheca	ety	C19: see #7sperm, theca 
spermatheca	0.
	syl	sper+ma+the+ca
	pron	<2spR:m*1TEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sac or cavity within the body of many female invertebrates, esp. insects, used for storing spermatozoa before fertilization takes place.
spermathecal	sub
	head	spermatheca
	syl	sper+ma+1the+cal
	pos	adj.
spermatic	ety	C16: from Late Latin spermaticus, from Greek spermatikos concerning seed, from sperma seed, #7{sperm %1}
spermic	infl
	head	spermatic
	or	spermous
	syl	sper+mic
	pron	<1spR:mik>
	pos	adj.
spermous	infl
	head	spermatic
	or	spermic
	syl	sper+mous
	pron	<1spR:m*s>
	pos	adj.
spermatic	1.
	syl	sper+mat+ic
	pron	<spR:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to spermatozoa.
	exam	1	spermatic fluid.
spermatic	2.
	syl	sper+mat+ic
	pron	<spR:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the testis.
	exam	1	the spermatic artery.
spermatic	3.
	syl	sper+mat+ic
	pron	<spR:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a spermary.
spermatically	sub
	head	spermatic
	syl	sper+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spermatic cord	0.
	syl	sper+mat+ic cord
	pos	n.
	def	a cord in many male mammals that passes from each testis to the abdominal cavity and contains the spermatic artery and vein, vas deferens, and lymphatics.
spermatic fluid	0.
	syl	sper+mat+ic flu+id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {semen}.
spermatid	0.
	syl	sper+ma+tid
	pron	<1spR:m*tid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of four immature male gametes that are formed from a spermatocyte, each of which develops into a spermatozoon.
spermatium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek spermation a little seed; see #7{sperm %1}
spermatia	infl
	head	spermatium
	syl	sper+ma+ti:a
	pron	<-ti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spermatium	0.
	syl	sper+ma+ti:um
	pron	<spR:1mAti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a nonmotile male reproductive cell in red algae and some fungi.
spermato-	ety	from Greek sperma, spermat-, seed; see #7{sperm %1}
spermo-	infl
	head	spermato-
	syl	sper:mo-
spermato-	1.
	syl	sper:ma:to-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating sperm.
	exam	1	spermatogenesis.
spermato-	2.
	syl	sper:ma:to-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating seed.
	exam	1	spermatophyte.
spermatocyte	1.
	syl	sper+mat:o+cyte
	pron	<1spR:m*t*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an immature male germ cell, developed from a spermatogonium, that gives rise, by meiosis, to four spermatids.
spermatocyte	2.
	syl	sper+mat:o+cyte
	pron	<1spR:m*t*u2sIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a male germ cell that develops into an antherozoid.
spermatogenesis	0.
	syl	sper+mat:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2spR:m*t*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation and maturation of spermatozoa in the testis. See also {{spermatocyte} (sense 1)}.
spermatogenetic	sub
	head	spermatogenesis
	syl	sper+ma+to+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2spR:m*t*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
spermatogonia	infl
	head	spermatogonium
	syl	sper+mat:o+go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spermatogonium	0.
	syl	sper+mat:o+go+ni:um
	pron	<2spR:m*t*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an immature male germ cell that divides to form many spermatocytes.
spermatogonial	sub
	head	spermatogonium
	syl	sper+mat:o+1go+ni:al
	pos	adj.
spermatophore	0.
	syl	sper+mat:o+phore
	pron	<1spR:m*t*u2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a capsule of spermatozoa extruded by some molluscs, crustaceans, annelids, and amphibians.
spermatophoral	sub
	head	spermatophore
	syl	sper+ma+toph:o+ral
	pron	<2spR:m*1tof*r*l>
	pos	adj.
spermophyte	alt
	head	spermatophyte
	or	spermatophyte
	syl	sper+mo+phyte
	pos	n.
spermatophyte	0.
	or	spermophyte
	syl	sper+ma+to+phyte
	pron	<1spR:m*t*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the major division which includes all seed-bearing plants: divided into the (see {angiosperm}) and the (see {gymnosperm}) . Former name: {phanerogam}.
spermatophytic	sub
	head	spermatophyte
	syl	sper+ma+to+phyt+ic
	pron	<2spR:m*?!t*u1fitik>
	pos	adj.
spermatozoid	0.
	syl	sper+ma+to+zo+id
	pron	<2spR:m*t*u1z*uid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {antherozoid}.
spermatozoa	infl
	head	spermatozoon
	syl	sper+ma+to+zo:a
	pron	<-z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spermatozoon	0.
	syl	sper+ma+to+zo+on
	pron	<2spR:m*t*u1z*uon>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the male reproductive cells released in the semen during ejaculation, consisting of a flattened egg-shaped head, a long neck, and a whiplike tail by which it moves to fertilize the female ovum. Also called: {sperm, zoosperm}.
spermatozoal	sub
	head	spermatozoon
	syl	sper+ma+to+1zo+al
	pos	adj.
spermatozoan	sub
	head	spermatozoon
	or	spermatozoic
	syl	sper+ma+to+1zo+an
	pos	adj.
spermatozoic	sub
	head	spermatozoon
	or	spermatozoan
	syl	sper+ma+to+1zo+ic
	pos	adj.
spermic	0.
	syl	sper+mic
	pron	<1spR:mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {spermatic}.
spermicide	0.
	syl	sper+mi+cide
	pron	<1spR:mi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or other agent that kills spermatozoa. &- {@!sper+mi+#!ci+dal}
spermine	0.
	syl	sperm+ine
	pron	<1spR:mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or colourless basic water-soluble amine that is found in semen, sputum, and animal tissues; diaminopropyltetramethylenediamine. Formula: C\1\0H\2\6N\4.
spermiogenesis	0.
	syl	sper+mi:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2spR:mi*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the stage in spermatogenesis in which spermatozoa are formed from spermatids.
spermiogenetic	sub
	head	spermiogenesis
	syl	sper+mi:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2spR:mi*uJ*1netik>
	pos	adj.
spermogonia	infl
	head	spermogonium
	syl	sper+mo+go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spermogonium	0.
	syl	sper+mo+go+ni:um
	pron	<2spR:m*1g*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproductive body in some fungi and lichens, in which spermatia are formed.
sperm oil	0.
	syl	sperm oil
	pos	n.
	def	an oil obtained from the head of the sperm whale, used as a lubricant.
spermophile	0.
	syl	sper+mo+phile
	pron	<1spR:m*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American ground squirrels of the genera etc., regarded as pests in many regions.
spermophyte	0.
	syl	sper+mo+phyte
	pron	<1spR:m*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {spermatophyte}.
spermous	1.
	syl	sper+mous
	pron	<1spR:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sperm whale or its products.
spermous	2.
	syl	sper+mous
	pron	<1spR:m*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {spermatic}.
sperm whale	0.
	syl	sperm whale
	pos	n.
	def	a large toothed whale, having a square-shaped head and hunted for sperm oil, spermaceti, and ambergris: family Also called: {cachalot}.
sperrylite	ety	C19: named after F. L. Sperry, Canadian chemist
sperrylite	0.
	syl	sper:ry+lite
	pron	<1speri2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white metallic mineral consisting of platinum arsenide in cubic crystalline form. Formula: PtAs\2.
spessartite	ety	C19: named after Spes?!sart, mountain range in Germany
spessartite	0.
	syl	spes+sar+tite
	pron	<1spes*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-red garnet that consists of manganese aluminium silicate and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Mn\3Al\2(SiO\4)\3.
spew	ety	Old English sp*_iwan; related to Old Norse sp*_yja, Gothic speiwan, Old High German sp*_iwan, Latin spuere, Lithuanian spiauti 
spew	1.
	syl	spew
	pron	<spju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eject (the contents of the stomach) involuntarily through the mouth; vomit.
spew	2.
	syl	spew
	pron	<spju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spit (spittle, phlegm, etc.) out of the mouth.
spew	3.
	syl	spew
	pron	<spju:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to send or be sent out in a stream.
	exam	1	flames spewed out.
spew	4.
	syl	spew
	pron	<spju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something ejected from the mouth. {~} Also (archaic): {spue}.
spewer	sub
	head	spew
	syl	spew+er
	pos	n.
Spey	0.
	syl	Spey
	pron	<spA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Scotland, flowing generally northeast through the Grampian Mountains to the Moray Firth: salmon-fishing. Length: 172 km (107 miles).
Speyer	0.
	syl	Spey+er
	pron	German <1SpI*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW West Germany, in Rhineland-Palatinate on the Rhine: the scene of 50 imperial diets. Pop.: 42800 (1970). English name: {Spires}.
sp gr	0.
	syl	sp. gr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	specific gravity.
sphagnum	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek sphagnos a variety of moss
sphagnum	0.
	syl	sphag+num
	pron	<1sf@gn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any moss of the genus of temperate bogs, having leaves capable of holding much water: layers of these mosses decay to form peat. Also called: {peat moss, bog moss}.
sphagnous	sub
	head	sphagnum
	syl	sphag+nous
	pos	adj.
sphalerite	ety	C19: from Greek sphaleros deceitful, from sphallein to cause to stumble
sphalerite	0.
	syl	sphal+er+ite
	pron	<1sf@l*2rIt>, <1sfAl*->
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow to brownish-black mineral consisting of zinc sulphide in cubic crystalline form with varying amounts of iron, manganese, cadmium, gallium, and indium: the chief source of zinc. Formula: ZnS. Also called: {zinc blende}.
sphene	ety	C19: from French sph*`ene, from Greek sph*_en a wedge, alluding to its crystals
sphene	0.
	syl	sphene
	pron	<sfEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown, yellow, green, or grey lustrous mineral consisting of calcium titanium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form. It occurs in metamorphic and acid igneous rocks and is used as a gemstone. Formula: CaTiSiO\5. Also called: {titanite}.
sphenic	0.
	syl	sphe+nic
	pron	<1sfEnik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of a wedge.
spheno-	ety	from Greek sph*_en wedge
sphenodon	0.
	syl	sphe+no+don
	pron	<1sfEn*2don>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for the {tuatara}.
sphenogram	0.
	syl	sphe+no+gram
	pron	<1sfEn*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a character used in cuneiform script.
sphenoid	1.
	syl	sphe+noid
	pron	<1sfEncid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	wedge-shaped.
sphenoid	2.
	syl	sphe+noid
	pron	<1sfEncid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the sphenoid bone.
sphenoid	3.
	syl	sphe+noid
	pron	<1sfEncid>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	See {sphenoid bone}.
sphenoid bone	0.
	syl	sphe+noid bone
	pos	n.
	def	the large butterfly-shaped compound bone at the base of the skull, containing a protective depression for the pituitary gland.
spheral	1.
	syl	spher+al
	pron	<1sfi*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or shaped like a sphere; spherical.
spheral	2.
	syl	spher+al
	pron	<1sfi*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	perfectly rounded; symmetrical.
sphere	ety	C14: from Late Latin sph*_era, from Latin sphaera globe, from Greek sphaira 
sphere	1.a.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-dimensional closed surface such that every point on the surface is equidistant from a given point, the centre.
sphere	1.b.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid figure bounded by this surface or the space enclosed by it. Equation.
	exam	1	(x - a)
sphere	2.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any object having approximately this shape; globe.
sphere	3.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the night sky considered as a vaulted roof; firmament.
sphere	4.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any heavenly object such as a planet, natural satellite, or star.
sphere	5.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Ptolemaic or Copernican systems of astronomy
	def	one of a series of revolving hollow globes, arranged concentrically, on whose transparent surfaces the sun (or in the Copernican system the earth), the moon, the planets, and fixed stars were thought to be set, revolving around the earth (or in the Copernican system the sun).
sphere	6.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	particular field of activity environment.
	exam	1	that's out of my sphere.
sphere	7.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a social class or stratum of society. {~}
sphere	8.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	to surround or encircle.
sphere	9.
	syl	sphere
	pron	<sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	to place aloft or in the heavens.
-sphere	0.
	syl	-sphere
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-sphere	1.
	syl	-sphere
	pos	n.
	def	having the shape or form of a sphere.
	exam	1	bathysphere.
-sphere	2.
	syl	-sphere
	pos	n.
	def	indicating a spherelike enveloping mass.
	exam	1	atmosphere.
-spheric	sub
	head	-sphere
	syl	-spher:ic
	pos	adj.
sphere of influence	0.
	syl	sphere of in+flu+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the world in which one state is dominant.
spheric	alt
	head	spherical
	or	spherical
	syl	spher+ic
	pos	adj.
spherical	1.
	or	spheric
	syl	spher:i+cal
	pron	<1sferikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a sphere.
spherical	2.
	or	spheric
	syl	spher:i+cal
	pron	<1sferikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a sphere.
	exam	1	spherical geometry.
spherical	3.
	or	spheric
	syl	spher:i+cal
	pron	<1sferikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geom.
	def	formed on the surface of or inside a sphere.
	exam	1	a spherical triangle.
spherical	4.a.
	or	spheric
	syl	spher:i+cal
	pron	<1sferikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to heavenly bodies.
spherical	4.b.
	or	spheric
	syl	spher:i+cal
	pron	<1sferikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the spheres of the Ptolemaic or the Copernican system.
spherically	sub
	head	spherical
	syl	spher:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spherical aberration	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal ab+er+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a defect of optical systems that arises when light striking a mirror or lens near its edge is focused at different points on the axis to the light striking near the centre. The effect occurs when the mirror or lens has spherical surfaces. See also {{aberration} (sense 4)}.
spherical angle	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle formed at the intersection of two great circles of a sphere.
spherical coordinates	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal co+or+di+nates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three coordinates that define the location of a point in three-dimensional space in terms of its radius vector, the angle, which this vector makes with one axis, and the angle, #Gq, which the plane of this vector makes with a mutually perpendicular axis. Usually written
spherical geometry	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal ge+om+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of geometry concerned with the properties of figures, esp. spherical triangles, formed on the surface of a sphere.
spherical polygon	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal pol:y+gon
	pos	n.
	def	a closed geometric figure formed on the surface of a sphere that is bounded by three or more arcs of great circles.
spherical triangle	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal tri+an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	a closed geometric figure formed on the surface of a sphere that is bounded by arcs of three great circles.
spherical trigonometry	0.
	syl	spher:i+cal trig:o+nom+e:try
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of trigonometry concerned with the measurement of the angles and sides of spherical triangles.
sphericity	0.
	syl	sphe+ric+i:ty
	pron	<sfi1risiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or form of being spherical.
spherics	H1.0.
	syl	spher+ics
	pron	<1sferiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the geometry and trigonometry of figures on the surface of a sphere.
sferics	alt
	head	spherics
	or	spherics
	syl	sfer+ics
	pron	<1sferiks>, <1sfi*r->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	U.S.
spherics	H2.0.
	or	sferics
	syl	spher+ics
	pron	<1sferiks>, <1sfi*r->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	short for {atmospherics}.
spheroid	0.
	syl	sphe+roid
	pron	<1sfi*rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ellipsoid of revolution}.
spheroidal	1.
	syl	sphe+roi+dal
	pron	<sfi*1rcidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like an ellipsoid of revolution; approximately spherical.
spheroidal	2.
	syl	sphe+roi+dal
	pron	<sfi*1rcidL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an ellipsoid of revolution.
spheroidally	sub
	head	spheroidal
	or	spheroidically
	syl	sphe+1roi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
spheroidically	sub
	head	spheroidal
	or	spheroidally
	syl	sphe+1roi+di+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
spheroidicity	0.
	syl	sphe+roi+dic+i:ty
	pron	<2sfi*rci1disiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or form of being spheroidal.
spherometer	0.
	syl	sphe+rom+e:ter
	pron	<sfi*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the curvature of a surface.
spherule	ety	C17: from Late Latin sphaerula a little #7sphere 
spherule	0.
	syl	spher+ule
	pron	<1sferu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small sphere or globule.
spherular	sub
	head	spherule
	syl	spher:u+lar
	pos	adj.
spherulite	0.
	syl	spher:u+lite
	pron	<1sferu2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several spherical masses of radiating needle-like crystals of one or more minerals occurring in rocks such as obsidian.
spherulitic	sub
	head	spherulite
	syl	spher:u+lit+ic
	pron	<2sferu1litik>
	pos	adj.
sphery	1.
	syl	spher:y
	pron	<1sfi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	resembling a sphere.
sphery	2.
	syl	spher:y
	pron	<1sfi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	re?!sembling a celestial body or bodies; starlike.
sphincter	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek sphinkter, from sphingein to grip tightly
sphincter	0.
	syl	sphinc+ter
	pron	<1sfiGkt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a ring of muscle surrounding the opening of a hollow organ or body and contracting to close it.
sphincteral	sub
	head	sphincter
	syl	sphinc+ter+al
	pos	adj.
sphingomyelin	ety	from sphingo-, from Greek sphingein to bind+#7myelin 
sphingomyelin	0.
	syl	sphin+go+my+e:lin
	pron	<2sfiGg*u1mI*lin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of phospholipids containing sphingosine, choline, fatty acids, and phosphoric acid.
sphingosine	ety	from sphin?!gos-, from Greek sphingein to hold fast+-#7{ine %2}
sphingosine	0.
	syl	sphin+go+sine
	pron	<1sfiGg*2sin>, <-2sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a long-chain compound occurring in sphingomyelins and cerebrosides, and from which it can be released by hydrolysis. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\1\2CH:CHCH(OH)CH(NH\2)CH\2OH.
sphinxes	infl
	head	sphinx
	or	sphinges
	syl	sphinx:es
	pron	<1sfinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sphinges	infl
	head	sphinx
	or	sphinxes
	syl	sphin+ges
	pron	<1sfinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sphinx	1.
	syl	sphinx
	pron	<sfiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of huge stone statues built by the ancient Egyptians, having the body of a lion and the head of a man.
sphinx	2.
	syl	sphinx
	pron	<sfiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	an inscrutable person.
Sphinx	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, apparently from sphingein to hold fast
the	infl
	head	Sphinx
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Sphinx	1.
	syl	Sphinx
	pron	<sfiGks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a monster with a woman's head and a lion's body. She lay outside Thebes, asking travellers a riddle and killing them when they failed to answer it. Oedipus answered the riddle and the Sphinx then killed herself.
Sphinx	2.
	syl	Sphinx
	pron	<sfiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	the huge statue of a sphinx near the pyramids at Gisa in Egypt, of which the head is a carved portrait of the fourth-dynasty Pharaoh, Chephr*_en.
sphinx moth	0.
	syl	sphinx moth
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for the {hawk moth}.
sphragistics	ety	C19: from Greek sphragistikos, from sphragizein to seal, from sphragis a seal
sphragistics	0.
	syl	sphra+gis+tics
	pron	<sfr*1Jistiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of seals and signet rings.
sphragistic	sub
	head	sphragistics
	syl	sphra+1gis+tic
	pos	adj.
sp ht	0.
	syl	sp. ht.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	specific heat.
sphygmic	0.
	syl	sphyg+mic
	pron	<1sfigmik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of or relating to the pulse.
sphygmo-	ety	from Greek sphugmos pulsation, from sphuzein to throb
sphygmograph	0.
	syl	sphyg+mo+graph
	pron	<1sfigm*u2gr@f>, <-1gra:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for making a recording ({sphygmogram}) of variations in blood pressure and pulse.
sphygmographic	sub
	head	sphygmograph
	syl	sphyg+mo+graph+ic
	pron	<2sfigm*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
sphygmography	sub
	head	sphygmograph
	syl	sphyg+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<sfig1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
sphygmoid	0.
	syl	sphyg+moid
	pron	<1sfigmcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	resembling the pulse.
sphygmomanometer	0.
	syl	sphyg+mo+ma+nom+e:ter
	pron	<2sfigm*um*1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for measuring arterial blood pressure.
spic	ety	C20: perhaps alluding to a foreigner's mispronunciation of speak 
spick	infl
	head	spic
	or	spik
	syl	spick
	pron	<spik>
	pos	n.
spik	infl
	head	spic
	or	spick
	syl	spik
	pron	<spik>
	pos	n.
spic	0.
	syl	spic
	pron	<spik>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a derogatory word for a person from a Spanish-speaking country in South or Central America or a Spanish-speaking community in the U.S.
spica	ety	C15: from Latin: ear of corn
spicae	infl
	head	spica
	or	spicas
	syl	spi+cae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spicas	infl
	head	spica
	or	spicae
	syl	spi+cas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spica	0.
	syl	spi+ca
	pron	<1spIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a spiral bandage formed by a series of overlapping figure-of-eight turns.
Spica	0.
	syl	Spi+ca
	pron	<1spEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Virgo. Distance: 120 light years.
spicate	ety	C17: from Latin sp*_ic*_atus having spikes, from sp*_ica a point
spicate	0.
	syl	spi+cate
	pron	<1spIkAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having, arranged in, or relating to spikes.
	exam	1	a spicate inflorescence.
spiccato	ety	Italian: detached, from spiccare to make distinct
spiccato	1.
	syl	spic+ca+to
	pron	<spi1ka:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a style of playing a bowed stringed instrument in which the bow bounces lightly off the strings. {~}
spiccato	2.
	syl	spic+ca+to
	pron	<spi1ka:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played in this manner.
spice	ety	C13: from Old French espice, from Late Latin speci*_es (pl.) spices, from Latin speci*_es (sing.) kind; also associated with Late Latin sp*_icea (unattested) fragrant herb, from Latin sp*_iceus having spikes of foliage; see #7spica 
spice	1.a.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a variety of aromatic vegetable substances, such as ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, used as flavourings.
spice	1.b.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	these substances collectively.
spice	2.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	n.
	def	something that represents or introduces zest, charm, or gusto.
spice	3.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a small amount.
spice	4.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect.
	def	confectionery.
spice	5.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare or flavour (food) with spices.
spice	6.
	syl	spice
	pron	<spIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce charm or zest into.
spicer	sub
	head	spice
	syl	spic+er
	pos	n.
spiceberries	infl
	head	spiceberry
	syl	spice+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spiceberry	1.
	syl	spice+ber:ry
	pron	<1spIsb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a myrtaceous tree, of the Caribbean and Florida, with orange or black edible fruits.
spiceberry	2.
	syl	spice+ber:ry
	pron	<1spIsb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree.
spiceberry	3.
	syl	spice+ber:ry
	pron	<1spIsb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other aromatic plants or shrubs having spicy edible berries, such as wintergreen.
spicebush	0.
	syl	spice+bush
	pron	<1spIs2buS>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American lauraceous shrub, having yellow flowers and aromatic leaves and bark.
Spice Islands	0.
	syl	Spice Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name of the {Moluccas}.
spiceries	infl
	head	spicery
	syl	spic+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spicery	1.
	syl	spic+er:y
	pron	<1spIs*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	spices collectively.
spicery	2.
	syl	spic+er:y
	pron	<1spIs*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the piquant or fragrant quality associated with spices.
spicery	3.
	syl	spic+er:y
	pron	<1spIs*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a place to store spices.
spick-and-span	ety	C17: shortened from spick-and-span-new, from obsolete spick spike, nail+#7span -#7new 
spic-and-span	alt
	head	spick-and-span
	or	spick-and-span
	syl	spic-and-span
	pron	<1spik*n1sp@n>
	pos	adj.
spick-and-span	1.
	or	spic-and-span
	syl	spick-and-span
	pron	<1spik*n1sp@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely neat and clean.
spick-and-span	2.
	or	spic-and-span
	syl	spick-and-span
	pron	<1spik*n1sp@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	new and fresh.
spicule	ety	C18: from Latin: #7spiculum 
spicule	1.
	syl	spic+ule
	pron	<1spikju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spiculum}. a small slender pointed structure or crystal, esp. any of the calcareous or siliceous elements of the skeleton of sponges, corals, etc.
spicule	2.
	syl	spic+ule
	pron	<1spikju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a spiked ejection of hot gas occurring over 5000 kilometres above the sun's surface (in its atmosphere) and having a diameter of about 1100 kilometres.
spiculate	sub
	head	spicule
	syl	spic:u+late
	pron	<1spikju2lAt>, <-lit>
	pos	adj.
spiculum	ety	C18: from Latin: small sharp point, from #7spica 
spicula	infl
	head	spiculum
	syl	spic:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spiculum	0.
	syl	spic:u+lum
	pron	<1spikjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{spicule} (sense 1)}.
spicier	infl
	head	spicy
	syl	spic:i+er
	pos	adj.
spiciest	infl
	head	spicy
	syl	spic:i+est.
	pos	adj.
spicy	1.
	syl	spic:y
	pron	<1spIsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	seasoned with or containing spice.
spicy	2.
	syl	spic:y
	pron	<1spIsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly flavoured; pungent.
spicy	3.
	syl	spic:y
	pron	<1spIsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	suggestive of scandal or sensation.
spicy	4.
	syl	spic:y
	pron	<1spIsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or yielding spices.
spicily	sub
	head	spicy
	syl	spic:i+ly
	pos	adv.
spiciness	sub
	head	spicy
	syl	spic:i+ness
	pos	n.
spider	ety	Old English sp*_ithra; related to Danish spinder, German Spinne; see #7spin 
spider	1.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	any predatory silk-producing arachnid of the order having four pairs of legs and a rounded unsegmented body consisting of abdomen and cephalothorax. See also {wolf spider, trap-door spider, tarantula, black widow}.
spider	2.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related arachnids.
spider	3.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hub fitted with radiating spokes or arms that serve to transmit power or support a load.
spider	4.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	an instrument used with a cultivator to pulverize soil.
spider	5.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	any implement or tool having the shape of a spider.
spider	6.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a metal frame fitted at the base of a mast to which halyards are tied when not in use.
spider	7.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part of a machine having a number of radiating spokes, tines, or arms.
spider	8.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {octopus}. a cluster of elastic straps fastened at a central point and used to hold a load on a car rack, motorcycle, etc.
spider	9.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Snooker, etc.
	def	a rest having long legs, used to raise the cue above the level of the height of the ball.
spider	10.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	another name for {ice-cream soda}.
spider	11.
	syl	spi+der
	pron	<1spId*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {spider phaeton}.
spider crab	0.
	syl	spi+der crab
	pos	n.
	def	any of various crabs of the genera etc., having a small triangular body and very long legs.
spider-hunting wasp	0.
	syl	spi:der-hunt:ing wasp
	pos	n.
	def	any solitary wasp of the superfamily having a slender elongated body: the female stores her nest with spiders, on which the larvae feed.
spidermen	infl
	head	spiderman
	syl	spi:der+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spiderman	1.
	syl	spi:der+man
	pron	<1spId*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person who erects the steel structure of a building.
spiderman	2.
	syl	spi:der+man
	pron	<1spId*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another name for a {steeplejack}.
spider mite	0.
	syl	spi+der mite
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant-feeding mites of the family esp. ({red spider mite}) , which is a serious orchard pest.
spider monkey	1.
	syl	spi+der mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	any of several arboreal New World monkeys of the genus of Central and South America, having very long legs, a long prehensile tail, and a small head.
woolly spider monkey	2.
	head	spider monkey
	syl	woolly spider monkey.
	def	a rare related monkey, of SE Brazil.
spider orchid	0.
	syl	spi+der or+chid
	pos	n.
	def	any of several European orchids of the genus esp. having a flower with yellow, green, or pink sepals and a broad brown velvety lip.
spider phaeton	0.
	syl	spi+der phae+ton
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a light horse-drawn carriage with a high body and large slender wheels. Sometimes short?!ened to {spider}.
spiderwort	1.
	syl	spi:der+wort
	pron	<1spId*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the American genus esp. having blue, purplish, or pink flowers and widely grown as house plants: family See also {tradescantia}.
spiderwort	2.
	syl	spi:der+wort
	pron	<1spId*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants.
spidery	0.
	syl	spi+der:y
	pron	<1spId*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	thin and angular like a spider's legs.
	exam	1	spidery handwriting.
spiegeleisen	ety	C19: German, from Spiegel mirror+ Eisen #7iron 
spiegeleisen	0.
	syl	spie+gel:ei+sen
	pron	<1spEgL2IzN>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pig iron that is rich in manganese and carbon.
spiel	ety	C19: from German Spiel play
spiel	1.
	syl	spiel
	pron	<SpEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	glib plausible talk, associated esp. with salesmen.
spiel	2.
	syl	spiel
	pron	<SpEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to deliver a prepared spiel.
spiel	3.
	syl	spiel
	pron	<SpEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to recite (a prepared oration).
spieler	1.
	syl	spiel+er
	pron	<1SpEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who is proficient at talking in a glib manner.
spieler	2.
	syl	spiel+er
	pron	<1SpEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a cheat.
spier	0.
	syl	spi+er
	pron	<1spI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who spies or scouts.
spif	ety	C20: from s (tamp) p (erforated with) i (nitials of) f (irm) 
spif	0.
	syl	spif
	pron	<spif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a postage stamp perforated with the initials of a firm to avoid theft by employees. Former name: {perfin}.
spiffing	ety	C19: probably from dialect spiff spruce, smartly dressed
spiffing	0.
	syl	spif+fing
	pron	<1spifiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang, old-fashioned.
	def	excellent; splendid.
spiffy	ety	C19: from dialect spiff  &- #!spiff@.i+ly adv.
spiffier	infl
	head	spiffy
	syl	spif+fi+er
	pos	adj.
spiffiest	infl
	head	spiffy
	syl	spif+fi+est.
	pos	adj.
spiffy	0.
	syl	spif+fy
	pron	<1spifi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	smart; stylish.
spiffiness	sub
	head	spiffy
	syl	spiff:i+ness
	pos	n.
spiflicate	ety	C18: a humorous coinage
spifflicate	alt
	head	spiflicate
	or	spiflicate
	syl	spif+fli+cate
	pron	<1spifli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spiflicate	0.
	or	spifflicate
	syl	spif+li+cate
	pron	<1spifli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. school slang.
	def	to destroy; annihilate.
spignel	0.
	syl	spig+nel
	pron	<1spign*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a European umbelliferous plant, of mountain regions, having white flowers and finely divided aromatic leaves. Also called: {baldmoney, meu}.
spigot	ety	C14: probably from Old Proven*,cal espiga a head of grain, from Latin sp*_ica a point
spigot	1.
	syl	spig+ot
	pron	<1spig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a stopper for the vent hole of a cask.
spigot	2.
	syl	spig+ot
	pron	<1spig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tap, usually of wood, fitted to a cask.
spigot	3.
	syl	spig+ot
	pron	<1spig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {{tap%2} (sense 1)}.
spigot	4.
	syl	spig+ot
	pron	<1spig*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short cylindrical projection on one component designed to fit into a hole on another, esp. the male part of a joint between two pipes.
spike	ety	C13 spyk; related to Old English sp*_icing nail, Old Norse sp*_ik splinter, Middle Low German sp*_iker spike, Norwegian sp*_ik #7spoke, Latin sp*_ica sharp point; see #7spike %2
spike	H1.1.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp point.
spike	H1.2.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	any sharp-pointed object, esp. one made of metal.
spike	H1.3.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a long metal nail.
spike	H1.4.a.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a transient variation in voltage or current in an electric circuit.
spike	H1.4.b.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a graphical recording of this, such as one of the peaks on an electroencephalogram.
spike	H1.5.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shoes with metal projections on the sole and heel for greater traction, as used by athletes.
spike	H1.6.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the straight unbranched antler of a young deer.
spike	H1.7.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure or supply with or as with spikes.
spike	H1.8.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render ineffective or block the intentions of; thwart.
spike	H1.9.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impale on a spike.
spike	H1.10.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add (alcohol) to a drink.
spike	H1.11.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	to reject (a news story).
spike	H1.12.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Volleyball.
	def	to hit (a ball) sharply downwards with an overarm motion from the front of one's own court into the opposing court.
spike	H1.13.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	formerly
	def	to render (a cannon) ineffective by blocking its vent with a spike.
spike someone's guns	14.
	head	spike
	syl	spike someone's guns.
	def	to thwart (someone's) purpose.
spike	ety	C14: from Latin sp*_ica ear of corn
spike	H2.1.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an inflorescence consisting of a raceme of sessile flowers, as in the gladiolus.
spike	H2.2.
	syl	spike
	pron	<spIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an ear of wheat, barley, etc.
spike heel	0.
	syl	spike heel
	pos	n.
	def	a very high heel on a woman's shoe, tapering to a very narrow tip. Often shortened to: {spike}. Also called (esp. Brit.): {stiletto, stiletto heel}.
spike lavender	0.
	syl	spike lav+en+der
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean lavender plant, having pale purple flowers and yielding an oil used in paints.
spikelet	0.
	syl	spike+let
	pron	<1spIklit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a small spike, esp. the inflorescence characteristic of most grasses and sedges.
spikenard	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin sp*_ica nard*_i; see #7{spike %2}#7, nard 
spikenard	1.
	syl	spike+nard
	pron	<1spIkna:d>, <1spIk*2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic Indian valerianaceous plant, having rose-purple flowers.
spikenard	2.
	syl	spike+nard
	pron	<1spIkna:d>, <1spIk*2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic ointment obtained from this plant.
spikenard	3.
	syl	spike+nard
	pron	<1spIkna:d>, <1spIk*2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants.
spikenard	4.
	syl	spike+nard
	pron	<1spIkna:d>, <1spIk*2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American araliaceous plant, having small green flowers and an aromatic root.
spikenard	xref
	syl	spike+nard
	pron	<1spIkna:d>, <1spIk*2na:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 1, 2): {nard}.
spike-rush	0.
	syl	spike-rush
	pos	n.
	def	any perennial plant of the temperate cyperaceous genus occurring esp. by pond, and having underground stems, narrow leaves, and small flowers.
spikier	infl
	head	spiky
	syl	spik:i+er
	pos	adj.
spikiest	infl
	head	spiky
	syl	spik:i+est.
	pos	adj.
spiky	1.
	syl	spik:y
	pron	<1spIki>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a spike.
spiky	2.
	syl	spik:y
	pron	<1spIki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a spike or spikes.
spiky	3.
	syl	spik:y
	pron	<1spIki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	ill-tempered.
spikily	sub
	head	spiky
	syl	spik:i+ly
	pos	adv.
spikiness	sub
	head	spiky
	syl	spik:i+ness
	pos	n.
spile	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch spile peg; related to Icelandic spila skewer, Latin sp*_ina thorn
spile	1.
	syl	spile
	pron	<spIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy timber stake or pile.
spile	2.
	syl	spile
	pron	<spIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a spout for tapping sap from the sugar maple tree.
spile	3.
	syl	spile
	pron	<spIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a plug or spigot.
spile	4.
	syl	spile
	pron	<spIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or support with a spile.
spile	5.
	syl	spile
	pron	<spIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to tap (a tree) with a spile.
spill	ety	Old English spillan to destroy; related to spildan Old High German spaltan to split; see #7spoil 
spills	infl
	head	spill
	syl	spills
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
spilling spilt	infl
	head	spill
	or	spilled
	syl	spill+ing; spilt
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
spilled	infl
	head	spill
	or	spilling spilt
	syl	spilled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
spill	H1.1.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from, out of, etc.
	def	to fall or cause to fall from or as from a container, esp. unintentionally.
spill	H1.2.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to disgorge (contents, occupants, etc.) or (of contents, occupants, etc.) to be disgorged.
	exam	1	the car spilt its passengers onto the road;
	exam	2	the crowd spilt out of the theatre.
spill	H1.3.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shed (blood).
spill	H1.4.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also: {spill the beans}. to reveal (a secret).
spill	H1.5.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to let (wind) escape from a sail or (of the wind) to escape from a sail.
spill	H1.6.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fall or tumble.
spill	H1.7.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	short for {spillway}.
spill	H1.8.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a spilling of liquid, etc., or the amount spilt.
spill	H1.9.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the declaring of several political jobs vacant when one higher up becomes so.
	exam	1	the Prime Minister's resignation could mean a Cabinet spill.
spiller	sub
	head	spill
	syl	spill+er
	pos	n.
spill	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German spilla, Middle Dutch spile stake
spill	H2.1.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	n.
	def	a splinter of wood or strip of twisted paper with which pipes, fires, etc., are lit.
spill	H2.2.
	syl	spill
	pron	<spil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small peg or rod made of metal.
spillage	1.
	syl	spill+age
	pron	<1spiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or the process of spilling.
spillage	2.
	syl	spill+age
	pron	<1spiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something spilt or the amount spilt.
spilikin	infl
	head	spillikin
	or	spellican
	syl	spil:i+kin
	pron	<1spilikin>
	pos	n.
spellican	infl
	head	spillikin
	or	spilikin
	syl	spel+li+can
	pron	<1spelik*n>
	pos	n.
spillikin	0.
	syl	spil+li+kin
	pron	<1spilikin>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of wood, cardboard, or plastic, esp. one used in spillikins.
spillikins	0.
	syl	spil+li+kins
	pron	<1spilikinz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a game in which players try to pick each spillikin from a heap without moving any of the others. Also called (esp. U.S.): {jackstraws}.
spill over	1.
	syl	spill o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to overflow or be forced out of an area, container, etc.
spillover	infl
	head	spill over
	syl	spill+o:ver.
	pos	n.
spill over	2.
	syl	spill o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the act of spilling over.
spill over	3.
	syl	spill o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the excess part of something.
spill over	4.
	syl	spill o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	any indirect effect of public expenditure.
spillway	0.
	syl	spill+way
	pron	<1spil2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel that carries away surplus water, as from a dam. Also called: {wasteweir, spill}.
spilt	0.
	syl	spilt
	pron	<spilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {spill%1}.
spin	ety	Old English spinnan; related to Old Norse spinna, Old High German spinnan to spin, Lithuanian pinu to braid
spins	infl
	head	spin
	syl	spins
	pos	vb.
spinning	infl
	head	spin
	syl	spin+ning
	pos	vb.
spun	infl
	head	spin
	syl	spun.
	pos	vb.
spin	1.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rotate or cause to rotate rapidly, as on an axis.
spin	2.a.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw out and twist (natural fibres, as of silk or cotton) into a long continuous thread.
spin	2.b.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make such a thread or filament from (synthetic resins, etc.), usually by forcing through a nozzle.
spin	3.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of spiders, silkworms, etc.
	def	to form (webs, cocoons, etc.) from a silky fibre exuded from the body.
spin	4.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape (metal) into a rounded form on a lathe.
spin	5.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tell (a tale, story, etc.) by drawing it out at great length (esp. in the phrase {spin a yarn) }.
spin	6.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bowl, pitch, hit, or kick (a ball) so that it rotates in the air and changes direction or speed on bouncing, or (of a ball) to be projected in this way.
spin	7.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of wheels
	def	to revolve rapidly without causing propulsion.
spin	8.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to dive in a spiral descent or (of an aircraft) to dive in a spiral descent.
spin	9.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by along
	def	to drive or travel swiftly.
spin	10.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {spin-dry}. to rotate (clothes) in a washing machine in order to extract surplus water.
spin	11.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reel or grow dizzy, as from turning around.
	exam	1	my head is spinning.
spin	12.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fish by drawing a revolving lure through the water.
spin	13.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift rotating motion; instance of spinning.
spin	14.a.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	def	the intrinsic angular momentum of an elementary particle or atomic nucleus, as distinguished from any angular momentum result?!ing from its motion.
spin	14.b.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantum number determining values of this angular momentum in units of the Dirac constant, having integral or half-integral values. Symbol.
	exam	1	S
spin	15.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of loss of control of an aircraft or an intentional flight manoeuvre in which the aircraft performs a continuous spiral descent because the angle of maximum lift is less than the angle of incidence.
spin	16.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	def	a spinning motion imparted to a ball, etc.
spin	17.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short or fast drive, ride, etc., esp. in a car, for pleasure.
spin	18.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a state of agitation or confusion.
spin	19.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	chance or luck; fortune.
	exam	1	bad spin.
spin	20.
	syl	spin
	pron	<spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce, informal.
	def	a sudden downward trend in prices, values, etc. {~} See also {spin out}.
spina bifida	ety	New Latin; see #7spine, bifid 
spina bifida	0.
	syl	spi+na bi+fi+da
	pron	<1spIn*> <1bifid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital condition in which the meninges of the spinal cord protrude through a gap in the backbone, sometimes causing enlargement of the skull (due to accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid) and paralysis.
spinach	ety	C16: from Old French espinache, from Old Spanish espinaca, from Arabic isf*_an*_akh, from Persian
spinach	1.
	syl	spin+ach
	pron	<1spiniJ>, <-iC>
	pos	n.
	def	a chenopodiaceous annual plant, cultivated for its dark green edible leaves.
spinach	2.
	syl	spin+ach
	pron	<1spiniJ>, <-iC>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of this plant, eaten boiled as a vegetable.
spinal	1.
	syl	spi+nal
	pron	<1spInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the spine or the spinal cord.
spinal	2.
	syl	spi+nal
	pron	<1spInL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a laboratory animal in which the spinal cord has been severed.
	exam	1	a spinal rat.
spinal	3.
	syl	spi+nal
	pron	<1spInL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {spinal anaesthesia}.
spinally	sub
	head	spinal
	syl	spi+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
spinal anaesthesia	1.
	syl	spi+nal an+aes+the:sia
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	anaesthesia of the lower half of the body produced by injecting an anaesthetic beneath the arachnoid membrane surrounding the spinal cord.
spinal anaesthesia	2.
	syl	spi+nal an+aes+the:sia
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	loss of sensation in some part of the body as the result of injury of the spinal cord.
spinal canal	0.
	syl	spi+nal ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	the natural passage through the centre of the spinal column that contains the spinal cord.
spinal column	0.
	syl	spi+nal col+umn
	pos	n.
	def	a series of contiguous or interconnecting bony or cartilaginous segments that surround and protect the spinal cord. Also called: {spine, vertebral column}. Nontechnical name: {backbone}.
spinal cord	0.
	syl	spi+nal cord
	pos	n.
	def	the thick cord of nerve tissue within the spinal canal, which in man gives rise to 31 pairs of spinal nerves, and together with the brain forms the central nervous system.
spin bowler	0.
	syl	spin bowl+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a bowler who specializes in bowling balls with a spinning motion.
spindle	ety	Old English spinel; related to spinnan to #7spin, Old Saxon spinnila spindle, Old High German spinnala 
spindle	1.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod or stick that has a notch in the top, used to draw out natural fibres for spinning into thread, and a long narrow body around which the thread is wound when spun.
spindle	2.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the thin rods or pins bearing bobbins upon which spun thread is wound in a spinning machine.
spindle	3.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various parts in the form of a rod, esp. a rotating rod that acts as an axle, mandrel, or arbor.
spindle	4.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of wood that has been turned, such as a baluster or table leg.
spindle	5.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small square metal shaft that passes through the lock of a door and to which the door knobs or handles are fixed.
spindle	6.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of length of yarn equal to 18 hanks (15120 yards) for cotton or 14400 yards for linen.
spindle	7.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a spindle-shaped bundle of nuclear fibres that is formed in a cell during the metaphase stage of mitosis and the corresponding stage of meiosis and along which chromosomes migrate to opposite ends of the cell.
spindle	8.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {hydrometer}.
spindle	9.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall pole with a marker at the top, fixed to an underwater obstruction as an aid to navigation.
spindle	10.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a sharp upright spike on a pedestal on which bills, order forms, etc., are impaled.
spindle	11.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into a spindle or equip with spindles.
spindle	12.
	syl	spin+dle
	pron	<1spindL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Rare. of a plant, stem, shoot, etc.
	def	to grow rapidly and become elongated and thin.
spindle-shanked	alt
	head	spindle-legged
	or	spindle-legged
	syl	spin:dle-shanked
	pos	adj.
spindle-legged	0.
	or	spindle-shanked
	syl	spin:dle-leg:ged
	pos	adj.
	def	having long thin legs.
spindleshanks	alt
	head	spindlelegs
	or	spindlelegs
	syl	spin:dle+shanks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spindlelegs	1.
	or	spindleshanks
	syl	spin:dle+legs
	pron	<1spindL2legz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long thin legs.
spindlelegs	2.
	or	spindleshanks
	syl	spin:dle+legs
	pron	<1spindL2legz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a person who has long thin legs.
spindle tree	0.
	syl	spin+dle tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various shrubs or trees of the genus esp. of Europe and W Asia, typically having red fruits and yield a hard wood formerly used in making spindles: family
spindling	1.
	syl	spin+dling
	pron	<1spindliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	long and slender, esp. disproportionately so.
spindling	2.
	syl	spin+dling
	pron	<1spindliG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stalks, shoots, etc.
	def	becoming long and slender.
spindling	3.
	syl	spin+dling
	pron	<1spindliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a spindling person or thing.
spindlier	infl
	head	spindly
	syl	spin+dli+er
	pos	adj.
spindliest	infl
	head	spindly
	syl	spin+dli+est.
	pos	adj.
spindly	0.
	syl	spin+dly
	pron	<1spindli>
	pos	adj.
	def	tall, slender, and frail; attenuated.
spindrift	ety	C16: Scottish variant of #7spoondrift 
spoondrift	alt
	head	spindrift
	or	spindrift
	syl	spoon+drift
	pos	n.
spindrift	0.
	or	spoondrift
	syl	spin+drift
	pron	<1spin2drift>
	pos	n.
	def	spray blown up from the surface of the sea.
spin-dries	infl
	head	spin-dry
	syl	spin-dries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spin-drying	infl
	head	spin-dry
	syl	spin-dry:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spin-dried	infl
	head	spin-dry
	syl	spin-dried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spin-dry	0.
	syl	spin-dry
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dry (clothes, etc.) in a spin-dryer.
spin-dryer	0.
	syl	spin-dry:er
	pos	n.
	def	a device that extracts water from clothes, etc., by spinning them in a perforated drum.
spine	ety	C14: from Old French espine spine, from Latin sp*_ina thorn, backbone
spine	1.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the spinal column.
spine	2.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the sharply pointed tip or outgrowth of a leaf, stem, etc.
spine	3.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a hard pointed process or structure, such as the ray of a fin, the quill of a porcupine, or the ridge on a bone.
spine	4.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {backbone}. a bound edge or back of a book.
spine	5.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge, esp. of a hill.
spine	6.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	def	strength of endurance, will, etc.
spine	7.
	syl	spine
	pron	<spIn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling the spinal column in function or importance; main support or feature.
spined	sub
	head	spine
	syl	spined
	pos	adj.
spine-bashing	0.
	syl	spine-bash:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	loafing or resting. &- {#!spine-@!bash@.er}
spine-chiller	0.
	syl	spine-chill:er
	pos	n.
	def	a book, film, etc., that arouses terror. &- {#!spine-@!chill@.ing}
spinel	ety	C16: from French spinelle, from Italian spinella, diminutive of spina a thorn, from Latin; so called from the shape of the crystals
spinel	0.
	syl	spi+nel
	pron	<spi1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of hard glassy minerals of variable colour consisting of oxides of aluminium, magnesium, iron, zinc, or manganese and occurring in the form of octahedral crystals: used as gemstones. Formula: MgAl\2O\4.
spineless	1.
	syl	spine+less
	pron	<1spInlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a backbone; invertebrate.
spineless	2.
	syl	spine+less
	pron	<1spInlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no spiny processes.
	exam	1	spineless stems.
spineless	3.
	syl	spine+less
	pron	<1spInlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking strength of character, resolution, or courage.
spinelessly	sub
	head	spineless
	syl	spine+less+ly
	pos	adv.
spinelessness	sub
	head	spineless
	syl	spine+less+ness
	pos	n.
spinescent	ety	C18: from Late Latin sp*_in*_escere to become thorny, from Latin sp*_ina a thorn
spinescent	1.
	syl	spi+nes+cent
	pron	<spI1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or re?!sem?!bling a spine or spines.
spinescent	2.
	syl	spi+nes+cent
	pron	<spI1nesNt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	becoming spiny.
spinescence	sub
	head	spinescent
	syl	spi+1nes+cence
	pos	n.
spinet	ety	C17: from Italian spinetta, perhaps from Giovanni Spinetti, 16th-century Italian maker of musical instruments and its supposed inventor
spinet	0.
	syl	spin+et
	pron	<1spinit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small type of harpsichord having one manual.
spiniferous	ety	C17: from Late Latin sp*_inifer having spines, from Latin sp*_ina a thorn, spine+ ferre to bear
spinigerous	alt
	head	spiniferous
	or	spiniferous
	syl	spi+nig+er+ous
	pron	<spI1niJ*r*s>
	pos	adj.
spiniferous	0.
	or	spinigerous
	syl	spi+nif+er+ous
	pron	<spI1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	bearing spines or thorns.
spinifex	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin sp*_ina a thorn+ -fex maker, from facere to make
spinifex	1.
	syl	spin:i+fex
	pron	<1spini2feks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of Australian grass of the genus having pointed leaves and spiny seed heads: often planted to bind loose sand.
spinifex	2.
	syl	spin:i+fex
	pron	<1spini2feks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {porcupine grass}. any of various coarse spiny-leaved inland grasses of the genus
spinnaker	ety	C19: probably from #7spin+ (#7mo) #7niker, but traditionally derived from Sphinx, the yacht that first adopted this type of sail
spinnaker	0.
	syl	spin+na+ker
	pron	<1spin*k*>, Nautical <1sp@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large light triangular racing sail set from the foremast of a yacht when running or on a broad reach.
spinner	1.
	syl	spin+ner
	pron	<1spin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that spins.
spinner	2.a.
	syl	spin+ner
	pron	<1spin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball that is bowled with a spinning motion.
spinner	2.b.
	syl	spin+ner
	pron	<1spin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bowler who specializes in bowling such balls.
spinner	3.
	syl	spin+ner
	pron	<1spin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a streamlined fairing that fits over and revolves with the hub of an aircraft propeller.
spinner	4.
	syl	spin+ner
	pron	<1spin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing lure with a fin or wing that revolves when drawn through the water.
spinneret	1.
	syl	spin+ner+et
	pron	<1spin*2ret>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several organs in spiders and certain insects through which silk threads are exuded.
spinneret	2.
	syl	spin+ner+et
	pron	<1spin*2ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a finely perforated dispenser through which a viscous liquid is extruded in the production of synthetic fibres.
spinney	ety	C16: from Old French espinei, from espine thorn, from Latin sp*_ina 
spinney	0.
	syl	spin+ney
	pron	<1spini>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small wood or copse.
spinning	1.a.
	syl	spin+ning
	pron	<1spiniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of spinning.
spinning	1.b.
	syl	spin+ning
	pron	<1spiniG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	spinning yarn.
spinning	2.
	syl	spin+ning
	pron	<1spiniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or technique of casting and drawing a revolving lure through the water so as to imitate the movement of a live fish, etc.
spinning jenny	0.
	syl	spin+ning jen+ny
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of spinning frame with several spindles, invented by James Hargreaves in 1764.
spinning mule	0.
	syl	spin+ning mule
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	See {{mule%1} (sense 3)}.
spinning top	0.
	syl	spin+ning top
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {top} %2 (the toy).
spinning wheel	0.
	syl	spin+ning wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel-like machine for spinning at home, having one hand- or foot-operated spindle.
spinode	0.
	syl	spi+node
	pron	<1spIn*ud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {{cusp} (sense 4)}.
spin-off	0.
	syl	spin-off
	pos	n.
	def	any product or development derived incidentally from the application of existing knowledge or enterprise.
spinose	ety	C17: from Latin sp*_in*_osus prickly, from sp*_ina a thorn
spinose	0.
	syl	spi+nose
	pron	<1spIn*us>, <spI1n*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	bearing many spines.
spinosely	sub
	head	spinose
	syl	spi+nose+ly
	pos	adv.
spinosity	sub
	head	spinose
	syl	spi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<spI1nositi>
	pos	n.
spinous	1.
	syl	spi+nous
	pron	<1spIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling a spine or thorn.
	exam	1	the spinous process of a bone.
spinous	2.
	syl	spi+nous
	pron	<1spIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having spines or spiny projections.
spinous	3.
	syl	spi+nous
	pron	<1spIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another word for {spinose}.
spin out	1.
	syl	spin out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend or protract (a story, etc.) by including superfluous detail; prolong.
spin out	2.
	syl	spin out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spend or pass (time).
spin out	3.
	syl	spin out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contrive to cause (money, etc.) to last as long as possible.
Baruch	infl
	head	Spinoza
	syl	Ba:ruch
	pron	<b*1ru:k>
	pos	n.
Spinoza	0.
	syl	Spi:no:za
	pron	<spi1n*uz*>
	pos	n.
	def	1632-77, Dutch philosopher who constructed a metaphysical system derived from a series of hypotheses that he judged self-evident. His chief work is (1677). ********************************************************************** His chief work is (1677). **********************************************************************
Spinozism	0.
	syl	Spi+no+zism
	pron	<spi1n*uziz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical system of Spinoza, esp. the concept of God as the unique reality possessing an infinite number of attributes of which we can know at least thought and extension.
Spinozist	sub
	head	Spinozism
	syl	Spi+1no+zist
	pos	n.
spin stabilization	0.
	syl	spin sta+bi+li+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a technique by which spin is imparted to a bullet, rocket, etc., to assist it in maintaining a steady flight path.
spinster	ety	C14 (in the sense: a person, esp. a woman, whose occupation is spinning; C17: a woman still unmarried): from #7spin+ -#7ster 
spinster	1.
	syl	spin+ster
	pron	<1spinst*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried woman regarded as being beyond the age of marriage.
spinster	2.
	syl	spin+ster
	pron	<1spinst*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in legal documents
	def	a woman who has never married. Compare {feme sole}.
spinster	3.
	syl	spin+ster
	pron	<1spinst*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a woman who spins thread for her living.
spinsterhood	sub
	head	spinster
	syl	spin+ster+2hood
	pos	n.
spinsterish	sub
	head	spinster
	syl	spin+ster+ish
	pos	adj.
spinthariscope	ety	C20: from Greek spintharis a little spark+-#7scope 
spinthariscope	0.
	syl	spin+tha+ri+scope
	pron	<spin1T@ri2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for observing ionizing radiation, consisting of a tube with a magnifying lens at one end and a phosphorescent screen at the other. A particle hitting the screen produces a scintillation.
spinule	ety	C18: from Late Latin sp*_inula 
spinule	0.
	syl	spi+nule
	pron	<1spInju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a very small spine, thorn, or prickle.
spinulose	sub
	head	spinule
	syl	spi+nu+lose
	pron	<1spI?!nju2l*us>
	pos	adj.
spinier	infl
	head	spiny
	syl	spin:i+er
	pos	adj.
spiniest	infl
	head	spiny
	syl	spin:i+est.
	pos	adj.
spiny	1.
	syl	spin:y
	pron	<1spIni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having or covered with quills or spines.
spiny	2.
	syl	spin:y
	pron	<1spIni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	covered with spines; thorny.
spiny	3.
	syl	spin:y
	pron	<1spIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	troublesome to handle; puzzling.
spiny	4.
	syl	spin:y
	pron	<1spIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a spine.
spininess	sub
	head	spiny
	syl	spin:i+ness
	pos	n.
spiny anteater	0.
	syl	spin:y ant+eat:er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {echidna}.
spiny-finned	0.
	syl	spin:y-finned
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain fishes
	def	having fins that are supported by stiff bony spines. See also {acanthopterygian}. Compare {soft-finned}.
spiny lobster	0.
	syl	spin:y lob+ster
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large edible marine decapod crustaceans of the genus and related genera, having a very tough spiny carapace. Also called: {rock lobster, crawfish, langouste}.
spiracle	ety	C14 (originally: breath): from Latin sp*_ir*_aculum vent, from sp*_ir*_are to breathe
spiracle	1.
	syl	spir:a+cle
	pron	<1spI*r*kL>, <1spIr*->
	pos	n.
	def	any of several paired apertures in the cuticle of an insect, by which air enters and leaves the trachea.
spiracle	2.
	syl	spir:a+cle
	pron	<1spI*r*kL>, <1spIr*->
	pos	n.
	def	a small paired rudimentary gill slit just behind the head in skates, rays, and related fishes.
spiracle	3.
	syl	spir:a+cle
	pron	<1spI*r*kL>, <1spIr*->
	pos	n.
	def	any similar respiratory aperture, such as the blowhole in whales.
spiracle	4.
	syl	spir:a+cle
	pron	<1spI*r*kL>, <1spIr*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a small vent in a lava flow, formed by escaping gases.
spiracular	sub
	head	spiracle
	syl	spi+rac:u+lar
	pron	<spi1r@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
spiraculate	sub
	head	spiracle
	syl	spi+1rac:u+late
	pos	adj.
spiraea	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek speiraia, from speira #7{spire %2}
spiral	ety	C16: via French from Medieval Latin sp*_ir*_alis, from Latin sp*_ira a coil; see #7spire %2
spiral	1.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	one of several plane curves formed by a point winding about a fixed point at an ever-increasing distance from it. Polar equation of {Archimedes spiral}.
	exam	1	r=a #Gg;
spiral	2.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{helix} (sense 1)}.
spiral	3.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that pursues a winding, usually upward, course or that displays a twisting form or shape.
spiral	4.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a flight manoeuvre in which an aircraft descends describing a helix of comparatively large radius with the angle of attack within the normal flight range. Compare {{spin} (sense 15)}.
spiral	5.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a continuous upward or downward movement in economic activity or prices, caused by interaction between prices, wages, demand and production.
spiral	6.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape of a spiral.
spirals	infl
	head	spiral
	or	spirals
	syl	spi+rals
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
spiralling	infl
	head	spiral
	or	spiraling
	syl	spi+ral+ling
	pos	vb.
spiralled	infl
	head	spiral
	or	spiraled
	syl	spi+ralled
	pos	vb.
spiraling	infl
	head	spiral
	or	spiralling
	syl	spi+ral+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
spiraled	infl
	head	spiral
	or	spiralled
	syl	spi+raled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
spiral	7.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assume or cause to assume a spiral course or shape.
spiral	8.
	syl	spi+ral
	pron	<1spI*r*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to increase or decrease with steady acceleration.
	exam	1	wages and prices continue to spiral.
spirally	sub
	head	spiral
	syl	spi+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
spiral galaxy	0.
	syl	spi+ral gal+ax:y
	pos	n.
	def	a galaxy consisting of an ellipsoidal nucleus of old stars from opposite sides of which arms, containing younger stars, spiral outwards around the nucleus. In a {barred spiral} the arms originate at the ends of a bar-shaped nucleus.
spiral of Archimedes	0.
	syl	spi+ral of Ar:chi:me:des
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a spiral having the equation , where is a constant. It is the locus of a point moving to or from the origin at a constant speed along a line rotating around that origin at a constant speed.
spiral staircase	0.
	syl	spi+ral stair+case
	pos	n.
	def	a staircase constructed around a central axis.
spirant	ety	C19: from Latin sp*_ir*_ans breathing, from sp*_ir*_are to breathe
spirant	1.
	syl	spi+rant
	pron	<1spIr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {fricative}.
spirant	2.
	syl	spi+rant
	pron	<1spIr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fricative consonant.
spire	ety	Old English sp*_ir blade; related to Old Norse sp*_ira stalk, Middle Low German sp*_ir shoot, Latin sp*_ina thorn &- #!spir@.y adj.
spire	H1.1.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {steeple}. a tall structure that tapers upwards to a point, esp. one on a tower or roof or one that forms the upper part of a steeple.
spire	H1.2.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender tapering shoot or stem, such as a blade of grass.
spire	H1.3.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the apical part of any tapering formation; summit.
spire	H1.4.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assume the shape of a spire; point up.
spire	H1.5.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a spire or spires.
spire	ety	C16: from Latin sp*_ira a coil, from Greek speira 
spire	H2.1.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the coils or turns in a spiral structure.
spire	H2.2.
	syl	spire
	pron	<spI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the apical part of a spiral shell.
spiriferous	sub
	head	spire
	syl	spi+rif+er+ous
	pron	<spI*1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
spirelet	0.
	syl	spire+let
	pron	<1spI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{fl*`eche} (sense 1)}.
spireme	ety	C19: from Greek speir*_ema a coil, from speira a coil, #7{spire %2}
spireme	0.
	syl	spi+reme
	pron	<1spIrEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the tangled mass of chromatin threads into which the nucleus of a cell is resolved at the start of mitosis.
Spires	0.
	syl	Spires
	pron	<spI*z>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Speyer}.
spirillum	ety	C19: from New Latin, literally: a little coil, from sp*_ira a coil
spirilla	infl
	head	spirillum
	syl	spi+ril+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spirillum	1.
	syl	spi+ril+lum
	pron	<spI1ril*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any bacterium having a curved or spirally twisted rodlike body. Compare {{coccus} (sense 1)}, {{bacillus} (sense 1)}.
spirillum	2.
	syl	spi+ril+lum
	pron	<spI1ril*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any bacterium of the genus such as which causes ratbite fever.
spirillar	sub
	head	spirillum
	syl	spi+1ril+lar
	pos	adj.
spirit	ety	C13: from Old French esperit, from Latin sp*_iritus breath, spirit; related to sp*_ir*_are to breathe
spirit	H1.1.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the force or principle of life that animates the body of living things.
spirit	H1.2.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	temperament or disposition.
	exam	1	truculent in spirit.
spirit	H1.3.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	liveliness; mettle.
	exam	1	they set to it with spirit.
spirit	H1.4.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the fundamental, emotional, and activating principle of a person; will.
	exam	1	the experience broke his spirit.
spirit	H1.5.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of loyalty or dedication.
	exam	1	team spirit.
spirit	H1.6.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the prevailing element; feeling.
	exam	1	a spirit of joy pervaded the atmosphere.
spirit	H1.7.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	state of mind or mood; attitude.
	exam	1	he did it in the wrong spirit.
spirit	H1.8.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an emotional state, esp. with regard to exaltation or dejection.
	exam	1	in high spirits.
spirit	H1.9.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person characterized by some activity, quality, or disposition.
	exam	1	a leading spirit of the movement.
spirit	H1.10.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the deeper more significant meaning as opposed to a pedantic interpretation.
	exam	1	the spirit of the law.
spirit	H1.11.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	that which constitutes a person's intangible being as contrasted with his physical presence.
	exam	1	I shall be with you in spirit.
spirit	H1.12.a.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	an incorporeal being, esp. the soul of a dead person.
spirit	H1.13.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by away or off
	def	to carry off mysteriously or secretly.
spirit	H1.14.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to impart animation or determination to.
spirit	ety	C14: special use of #7spirit %1#7, name applied to alchemical substances (as in sense 4), hence extended to distilled liquids
spirit	H2.1.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any distilled alcoholic liquor such as brandy, rum, whisky, or gin.
spirit	H2.2.a.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	an aqueous solution of ethanol, esp. one obtained by distillation.
spirit	H2.2.b.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the active principle or essence of a substance, extracted as a liquid, esp. by distillation.
spirit	H2.3.a.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of a volatile substance, esp. a volatile oil, in alcohol.
spirit	H2.3.b.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a spirit burner.
spirit	H2.4.
	syl	spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Alchemy.
	def	any of the four substances sulphur, mercury, sal ammoniac, or arsenic.
Spirithe	infl
	head	Spirit
	syl	Spir+ithe.
	pos	n.
Spirit	1.a.
	syl	Spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Holy Ghost}.
Spirit	1.b.
	syl	Spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	God, esp. when regarded as transcending material limitations.
Spirit	2.
	syl	Spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the influence of God or divine things upon the soul.
Spirit	3.
	syl	Spir+it
	pron	<1spirit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	God or divine substance.
spirited	1.
	syl	spir+it+ed
	pron	<1spiritid>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying animation, vigour, or liveliness.
spirited	2.
	syl	spir+it+ed
	pron	<1spiritid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	characterized by mood, temper, or disposition as specified.
	exam	1	high-spirited;
	exam	2	public-spirited.
spiritedly	sub
	head	spirited
	syl	spir+it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
spiritedness	sub
	head	spirited
	syl	spir+it+ed+ness
	pos	n.
spirit gum	0.
	syl	spir+it gum
	pos	n.
	def	a glue made from gum dissolved in ether used to stick a false beard, etc., onto the face.
spiritism	0.
	syl	spir+it+ism
	pron	<1spiri2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {spiritu?!alism}.
spiritist	sub
	head	spiritism
	syl	spir+it+ist
	pos	n.
spiritistic	sub
	head	spiritism
	syl	spir+it+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
spirit lamp	0.
	syl	spir+it lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a lamp that burns methylated or other spirits instead of oil.
spiritless	0.
	syl	spir+it+less
	pron	<1spiritlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking courage or liveliness; melancholic.
spiritlessly	sub
	head	spiritless
	syl	spir+it+less+ly
	pos	adv.
spiritlessness	sub
	head	spiritless
	syl	spir+it+less+ness
	pos	n.
spirit level	0.
	syl	spir+it lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	a device for setting horizontal surfaces, consisting of an accurate block of material in which a sealed slightly curved tube partially filled with liquid is set so that the air bubble rests between two marks on the tube when the block is horizontal.
spiritoso	ety	Italian, from spirito spirit, from Latin sp*_iritus breath; see #7spirit %1
spiritoso	0.
	syl	spi+ri+to+so
	pron	<2spiri1t*us*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. often preceded by a tempo marking
	def	in a spirited or animated manner.
	exam	1	allegro spiritoso.
spiritous	1.
	syl	spir:i+tous
	pron	<1spirit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {spirituous}.
spiritous	2.
	syl	spir:i+tous
	pron	<1spirit*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	high-spirited.
spiritous	3.
	syl	spir:i+tous
	pron	<1spirit*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ethereal; pure.
spirits of ammonia	0.
	syl	spir+its of am+mo+nia
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{sal volatile} (sense 2)}.
spirits of hartshorn	0.
	syl	spir+its of harts+horn
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aqueous ammonia}. See {ammonium hydroxide}.
spirits of salt	0.
	syl	spir+its of salt
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of hydrochloric acid in water.
spirits of turpentine	0.
	syl	spir+its of tur+pen+tine
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{turpentine} (sense 3)}.
spirits of wine	0.
	syl	spir+its of wine
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {alcohol} (sense 1).
spiritual	1.
	syl	spir+it:u+al
	pron	<1spiriCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the spirit or soul and not to physical nature or matter; intangible.
spiritual	2.
	syl	spir+it:u+al
	pron	<1spiriCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of sacred things, the Church, religion, etc.
spiritual	3.
	syl	spir+it:u+al
	pron	<1spiriCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	standing in a relationship based on communication between the souls or minds of the persons involved.
	exam	1	a spiritual father.
spiritual	4.
	syl	spir+it:u+al
	pron	<1spiriCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a mind or emotions of a high and delicately refined quality. {~}
spiritual	5.
	syl	spir+it:u+al
	pron	<1spiriCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	See {negro spiritual}.
spiritual	6.
	syl	spir+it:u+al
	pron	<1spiriCu*l>
	pos	adj.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the sphere of religious, spiritual, or ecclesiastical matters, or such matters in themselves.
spirithe	7.
	head	spiritual
	syl	spir+ithe.
	def	the realm of spirits.
spiritualist	sub
	head	spiritual
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ist
	pos	n.
spiritually	sub
	head	spiritual
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
spiritualness	sub
	head	spiritual
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ness
	pos	n.
spiritual bouquet	0.
	syl	spir+it:u+al bou+quet
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a collection of private devotional acts and prayers chosen and performed by one person for the benefit of another.
spiritual incest	1.
	syl	spir+it:u+al in+cest
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	marriage or a sexual relationship between persons related by spiritual affinity or with a person under a solemn vow of chastity.
spiritual incest	2.
	syl	spir+it:u+al in+cest
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the holding of two benefices by the same priest or bishop.
spiritualism	1.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ism
	pron	<1spiriCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that the disembodied spirits of the dead, surviving in another world, can communicate with the living in this world, esp. through mediums.
spiritualism	2.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ism
	pron	<1spiriCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrines and practices associated with this belief.
spiritualism	3.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ism
	pron	<1spiriCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the belief that because reality is to some extent immaterial it is therefore spiritual.
spiritualism	4.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ism
	pron	<1spiriCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	any doctrine that asserts the separate but related existence of God.
spiritualism	5.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ism
	pron	<1spiriCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any doctrine (in philosophy, religion, etc.) that prefers the spiritual to the material.
spiritualism	6.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ism
	pron	<1spiriCu*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being spiritual.
spiritualities	infl
	head	spirituality
	syl	spir+it:u+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spirituality	1.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2spiriCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being dedicated to God, religion, or spiritual things or values, esp. as contrasted with material or temporal ones.
spirituality	2.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2spiriCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being spiritual.
spirituality	3.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2spiriCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive approach to religion or prayer.
	exam	1	the spirituality of the desert Fathers.
spirituality	4.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+i:ty
	pron	<2spiriCu1@liti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Church property or revenue or a Church benefice.
spiritualise	alt
	head	spiritualize
	or	spiritualize
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ise
	pron	<1spiriCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spiritualize	0.
	or	spiritualise
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ize
	pron	<1spiriCu*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make spiritual or infuse with spiritual content.
spiritualization	sub
	head	spiritualize
	or	spiritualisation
	syl	spir+it:u+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
spiritualisation	sub
	head	spiritualize
	or	spiritualization
	syl	spir+it:u+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
spiritualizer	sub
	head	spiritualize
	or	spiritualiser
	syl	spir+it:u+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
spiritualiser	sub
	head	spiritualize
	or	spiritualizer
	syl	spir+it:u+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
spiritualties	infl
	head	spiritualty
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spiritualty	1.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ty
	pron	<1spiriCu*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the clergy collectively.
spiritualty	2.
	syl	spir+it:u+al+ty
	pron	<1spiriCu*lti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {spirituality}.
spirituel	0.
	syl	spir+it:u+el
	pron	<2spiriCu1el>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a refined and lively mind or wit. Also (fem.): {spirituelle}.
spirituous	1.
	syl	spir+it:u+ous
	pron	<1spiriCu*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or containing alcohol.
spirituous	2.
	syl	spir+it:u+ous
	pron	<1spiriCu*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drink
	def	being a spirit.
spirituosity	sub
	head	spirituous
	or	spirituousness
	syl	spir+it:u+os+i:ty
	pron	<2spiriCu1ositi>
	pos	n.
spirituousness	sub
	head	spirituous
	or	spirituosity
	syl	spir+it:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
spiritus asper	ety	Latin: rough breath
spiritus asper	0.
	syl	spir:i+tus as+per
	pron	<1spirit*s> <1@sp*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {rough breathing}.
spiritus lenis	ety	Latin: gentle breath
spiritus lenis	0.
	syl	spir:i+tus le+nis
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {smooth breathing}.
spirit varnish	0.
	syl	spir+it var+nish
	pos	n.
	def	a varnish consisting of a gum or resin, such as shellac or copal, dissolved in alcohol.
spirketting	ety	C18: from obsolete spirket space between floor timbers in a ship
spirketting	1.
	syl	spir+ket+ting
	pron	<1spR:kitiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	deck planking near the bulwarks.
spirketting	2.
	syl	spir+ket+ting
	pron	<1spR:kitiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the interior lining between ports and the overhead interior surface of the cabin.
spiro-	ety	from Latin sp*_ir*_are to breathe
spiro-	H1.0.
	syl	spi:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating breath or respiration.
	exam	1	spirograph.
spiro-	ety	from Latin sp*_ira, from Greek speira a coil
spiro-	H2.0.
	syl	spi:ro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	spiral; coil.
	exam	1	spirochaete.
spirochaete	ety	C19: from New Latin sp*_irochaeta; see #7{spiro -%2}#7, chaeta 
spirochete	alt
	head	spirochaete
	or	spirochaete
	syl	spi+ro+chete
	pron	<1spIr*u2kEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
spirochaete	0.
	or	spirochete
	syl	spi+ro+chaete
	pron	<1spIr*u2kEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of spirally coiled rodlike bacteria that includes the causative agent of syphilis. See {treponema}.
spirochetosis	alt
	head	spirochaetosis
	or	spirochaetosis
	syl	spi+ro+che+to+sis
	pron	<2spIr*uki1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
spirochaetosis	0.
	or	spirochetosis
	syl	spi+ro+chae+to+sis
	pron	<2spIr*uki1t*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease caused by a spirochaete.
spirograph	0.
	syl	spi+ro+graph
	pron	<1spIr*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for recording the movements of breathing.
spirographic	sub
	head	spirograph
	syl	spi+ro+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
spirogyra	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7{spiro -%2}#7+ Greek guros a circle
spirogyra	0.
	syl	spi+ro+gy+ra
	pron	<2spIr*1JI*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any green freshwater multicellular alga of the genus consisting of minute filaments containing spirally coiled chloroplasts.
spiroid	ety	C19: from New Latin sp*_iro*_id*_es, from Greek speiroeid*_es, from speira a coil
spiroid	0.
	syl	spi+roid
	pron	<1spIrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a spiral or displaying a spiral form.
spirometer	0.
	syl	spi+rom+e:ter
	pron	<spI1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the air capacity of the lungs. Compare {pneumatometer}.
spirometric	sub
	head	spirometer
	syl	spi+ro+met+ric
	pron	<2spIr*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
spirometry	sub
	head	spirometer
	syl	spi+1rom+e:try
	pos	n.
spironolactone	0.
	syl	spi+ro+no+lac+tone
	pron	<2spIr*n*u1l@kt*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a diuretic that increases water loss from the kidneys and is much used to treat oedema in heart and kidney failure.
spirt	0.
	syl	spirt
	pron	<spR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {spurt}.
spirula	ety	C19: via New Latin from Late Latin: a small twisted cake, from Latin sp*_ira a coil
spirula	0.
	syl	spir:u+la
	pron	<1spIrul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical cephalopod mollusc, having prominent eyes, short arms, and a small flattened spirally coiled internal shell: order (cuttlefish and squids).
spiry	0.
	syl	spir:y
	pron	<1spI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	of spiral form; helical.
spit	ety	Old English spittan; related to sp*_@atan to spit, German dialect spitzen 
spits	infl
	head	spit
	syl	spits
	pos	vb.
spitting	infl
	head	spit
	syl	spit+ting
	pos	vb.
spat	infl
	head	spit
	or	spit
	syl	spat
	pos	vb.
spit	infl
	or	spat
	syl	spit.
	pos	vb.
spit	H1.1.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to expel saliva from the mouth; expectorate.
spit	H1.2.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to show disdain or hatred by spitting.
spit	H1.3.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a fire, hot fat, etc.
	def	to eject (fragments of coal, sparks, etc.) violently and with an explosive sound; splutter.
spit	H1.4.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rain very lightly.
spit	H1.5.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to eject or discharge (something) from the mouth.
	exam	1	he spat the food out;
	exam	2	to spit blood.
spit	H1.6.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to utter (short sharp words or syllables), esp. in a violent manner.
spit chips	7.
	head	spit
	syl	spit chips.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to be very angry.
spit it out	8.
	head	spit
	syl	spit it out&!
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a command given to someone that he should speak forthwith.
spit	H1.9.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spittle}.
spit	H1.10.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	def	a light or brief fall of rain, snow, etc.
spit	H1.11.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of spitting.
spit	H1.12.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {spitting image}.
spitter	sub
	head	spit
	syl	spit+ter
	pos	n.
spit	ety	Old English spitu; related to Old High German spiz spit, Norwegian spit tip
spit	H2.1.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed rod on which meat is skewered and roasted before or over an open fire.
spit	H2.2.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rotisserie, rotating spit}. a similar device rotated by electricity or clockwork, fitted onto a cooker.
spit	H2.3.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	n.
	def	an elongated often hooked strip of sand or shingle projecting from the shore, deposited by longshore drift, and usually above water.
spits	infl
	head	spit
	syl	spits
	pos	vb.
spitting	infl
	head	spit
	syl	spit+ting
	pos	vb.
spitted	infl
	head	spit
	syl	spit+ted.
	pos	vb.
spit	H2.4.
	syl	spit
	pron	<spit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impale on or transfix with or as if with a spit.
spital	ety	C13 spitel, changed from Medieval Latin hospit*_ale #7hospital 
spital	1.
	syl	spit+al
	pron	<1spitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a hospital, esp. for the needy sick.
spital	2.
	syl	spit+al
	pron	<1spitL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a highway shelter.
spit and polish	0.
	syl	spit and pol+ish
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	punctilious attention to neatness, discipline, etc. esp. in the armed forces.
spitchcock	ety	C16: of unknown origin; see #7spatchcock 
spitchcock	0.
	syl	spitch+cock
	pron	<1spiC2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	an eel split and grilled or fried. Compare {spatchcock}.
spit curl	0.
	syl	spit curl
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {kiss curl}.
spite	ety	C13: variant of #7despite 
spite	1.
	syl	spite
	pron	<spIt>
	pos	n.
	def	maliciousness involving the desire to harm another; venomous ill will.
spite	2.
	syl	spite
	pron	<spIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of such malice; grudge.
spite	3.
	syl	spite
	pron	<spIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	something that induces vexation.
in spite of	4.
	head	spite
	syl	in spite of.
	pos	prep.
	def	in defiance of; regardless of; notwithstanding.
spite	5.
	syl	spite
	pron	<spIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to annoy in order to vent spite.
spite	6.
	syl	spite
	pron	<spIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to offend.
spiteful	0.
	syl	spite+ful
	pron	<1spItful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or motivated by spite; vindictive.
spitefully	sub
	head	spiteful
	syl	spite+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
spitefulness	sub
	head	spiteful
	syl	spite+ful+ness
	pos	n.
spitfire	0.
	syl	spit+fire
	pron	<1spit2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person given to outbursts of spiteful temper and anger, esp. a woman or girl.
Spithead	0.
	syl	Spit+head
	pron	<1spit1hed>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive anchorage between the mainland of England and the Isle of Wight, off Portsmouth.
Spitsbergen	0.
	syl	Spits+ber+gen
	pron	<1spits2bR:g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Svalbard}.
spitsticker	0.
	syl	spit+stick:er
	pron	<1spit2stik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wood-engraving tool with a fine prow-shaped point for cutting curved lines.
spitting distance	0.
	syl	spit+ting dis+tance
	pos	n.
	def	a short space or distance.
spitting image	ety	C19: modification of spit and image, from #7spit %1 (as in the phrase the very spit of, the exact likeness of (someone))
spitting image	0.
	syl	spit+ting im+age
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who bears a strong physical resemblance to another, esp. to a relative. Also called: {spit, spit and image}.
spitting snake	0.
	syl	spit+ting snake
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {ringhals}.
spittle	ety	Old English sp*_@atl saliva; see #7{spit %1}
spittle	1.
	syl	spit+tle
	pron	<1spitL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fluid secreted in the mouth; saliva or spit.
spittle	2.
	syl	spit+tle
	pron	<1spitL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cuckoo spit, frog spit}. the frothy substance secreted on plants by the larvae of certain froghoppers.
spittlebug	alt
	head	spittle insect
	or	spittle insect
	syl	spit:tle+bug
	pron	<1spitL2b^g>
	pos	n.
spittle insect	0.
	or	spittlebug
	syl	spit+tle in+sect
	pron	<1spitL2b^g>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for the {froghopper}.
spittoon	0.
	syl	spit+toon
	pron	<spi1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a receptacle for spit, usually in a public place.
spitz	ety	C19: from German, from spitz pointed
spitz	0.
	syl	spitz
	pron	<spits>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various breeds of dog characterized by very dense hair, a stocky build, a pointed muzzle, and erect ears.
Mark	infl
	head	Spitz
	syl	Mark.
	pos	n.
Spitz	0.
	syl	Spitz
	pron	<spits>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1950, U.S. swimmer, who won seven gold medals at the 1972 Olympic Games.
spiv	ety	C20: back formation from dialect spiving smart; compare #7spiffy, spiffing 
spiv	0.
	syl	spiv
	pron	<spiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a man or boy who makes a living by underhand dealings or swindling; black-marketeer.
spivvy	sub
	head	spiv
	syl	spiv+vy
	pos	adj.
splake	ety	from #7sp (#7eckled) #7+lake (#7trout) 
splake	0.
	syl	splake
	pron	<splAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of hybrid trout bred by Canadian zoologists.
splanchnic	ety	C17: from New Latin splanchnicus, from Greek splankhnikos concerning the entrails, from splankhna the entrails
splanchnic	0.
	syl	splanch+nic
	pron	<1spl@Gknik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the viscera; visceral.
	exam	1	a splanchnic nerve.
splash	ety	C18: alteration of #7plash 
splash	1.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter (liquid) about in blobs; spatter.
splash	2.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to descend or cause to descend upon in scattered blobs.
	exam	1	he splashed his jacket;
	exam	2	rain splashed against the window.
splash	3.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (one's way) by or as if by splashing.
	exam	1	he splashed through the puddle.
splash	4.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (a story or photograph) prominently in a newspaper.
splash	5.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or sound of splashing.
splash	6.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount splashed.
splash	7.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or patch created by or as if by splashing.
	exam	1	a splash of colour.
splash	8.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extravagant display, usually for effect (esp. in the phrase {make a splash) }.
splash	9.
	syl	splash
	pron	<spl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount of soda water, water, etc., added to an alcoholic drink.
splashback	0.
	syl	splash+back
	pron	<1spl@S2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of glass, plastic, etc., attached to a wall above a basin to protect the wall against splashing.
splashboard	1.
	syl	splash+board
	pron	<1spl@S2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a guard on a vehicle to protect people from splashing water, mud, etc.
splashboard	2.
	syl	splash+board
	pron	<1spl@S2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {{washboard} (sense 4)}.
splashdown	1.
	syl	splash+down
	pron	<1spl@S2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the controlled landing of a spacecraft on water at the end of a space flight.
splashdown	2.
	syl	splash+down
	pron	<1spl@S2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the time scheduled for this event.
splash down	infl
	head	splashdown
	syl	splash down.
	pos	vb.
splashdown	3.
	syl	splash+down
	pron	<1spl@S2daun>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a spacecraft
	def	to make a splashdown.
splasher	0.
	syl	splash+er
	pron	<1spl@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything used for protection against splashes.
splash out	0.
	syl	splash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	often foll. by to spend (money) freely or extravagantly (on something).
splashier	infl
	head	splashy
	syl	splash:i+er
	pos	adj.
splashiest	infl
	head	splashy
	syl	splash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
splashy	1.
	syl	splash:y
	pron	<1spl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	having ir?!regular marks.
splashy	2.
	syl	splash:y
	pron	<1spl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	done to attract attention or make a sensation; showy.
splashy	3.
	syl	splash:y
	pron	<1spl@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a splash or splashes.
splashily	sub
	head	splashy
	syl	splash:i+ly
	pos	adv.
splashiness	sub
	head	splashy
	syl	splash:i+ness
	pos	n.
splat	ety	C19: of imitative origin
splat	H1.0.
	syl	splat
	pron	<spl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a wet slapping sound.
splat	ety	C19: perhaps related to Old English spl*_atan to #7split 
splat	H2.0.
	syl	splat
	pron	<spl@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide flat piece of wood, esp. one that is the upright central part of a chairback.
splatter	1.
	syl	splat+ter
	pron	<1spl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to splash with small blobs; spatter. {~}
splatter	2.
	syl	splat+ter
	pron	<1spl@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a splash of liquid, mud, etc.
splay	ety	C14: short for #7display 
splay	1.
	syl	splay
	pron	<splA>
	pos	adj.
	def	spread out; broad and flat.
splay	2.
	syl	splay
	pron	<splA>
	pos	adj.
	def	turned outwards in an awkward manner.
splay	3.
	syl	splay
	pron	<splA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread out; turn out or expand.
splay	4.
	syl	splay
	pron	<splA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	to dislocate (a bone).
splay	5.
	syl	splay
	pron	<splA>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface of a wall that forms an oblique angle to the main flat surfaces, esp. at a doorway or window opening.
splay	6.
	syl	splay
	pron	<splA>
	pos	n.
	def	enlargement.
splayfeet	infl
	head	splayfoot
	syl	splay+feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
splayfoot	0.
	syl	splay+foot
	pron	<1splA2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another word for {flatfoot}.
splayfooted	sub
	head	splayfoot
	syl	splay+2foot:ed
	pos	adj.
splayfootedly	sub
	head	splayfoot
	syl	splay+2foot:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
spleen	ety	C13: from Old French esplen, from Latin spl*_en, from Greek; related to Latin lien spleen
spleen	1.
	syl	spleen
	pron	<splEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a spongy highly vascular organ situated near the stomach. It forms lymphocytes, produces antibodies, aids in destroying worn-out red blood cells, and filters bacteria and foreign particles from the blood.
spleen	2.
	syl	spleen
	pron	<splEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding organ in other animals.
spleen	3.
	syl	spleen
	pron	<splEn>
	pos	n.
	def	spitefulness or ill humour; peevishness.
	exam	1	to vent one's spleen.
spleen	4.
	syl	spleen
	pron	<splEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the organ in the human body considered to be the seat of the emotions.
spleen	5.
	syl	spleen
	pron	<splEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {melancholy}.
spleen	6.
	syl	spleen
	pron	<splEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	whim; mood.
spleenish	sub
	head	spleen
	or	spleeny
	syl	spleen+ish
	pos	adj.
spleeny	sub
	head	spleen
	or	spleenish
	syl	spleen:y
	pos	adj.
spleenful	0.
	syl	spleen+ful
	pron	<1splEnful>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by spleen; bad-tempered or irritable.
spleenfully	sub
	head	spleenful
	syl	spleen+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
spleenwort	0.
	syl	spleen+wort
	pron	<1splEn2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ferns of the genus that often grow on walls, having linear or oblong sori on the undersurface of the fronds.
splendent	ety	C15: from Latin splend*_ens brilliant, from splend*_ere to shine
splendent	1.
	syl	splen+dent
	pron	<1splend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	shining brightly; lustrous.
	exam	1	a splendent sun.
splendent	2.
	syl	splen+dent
	pron	<1splend*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	famous; illustrious.
splendid	ety	C17: from Latin splendidus, from splend*_ere to shine
splendid	1.
	syl	splen+did
	pron	<1splendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	brilliant or fine, esp. in appear?!ance.
splendid	2.
	syl	splen+did
	pron	<1splendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by magnificence; imposing.
splendid	3.
	syl	splen+did
	pron	<1splendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	glorious or illustrious.
	exam	1	a splendid reputation.
splendid	4.
	syl	splen+did
	pron	<1splendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	brightly gleaming; radiant.
	exam	1	her splendid face;
	exam	2	splendid colours.
splendid	5.
	syl	splen+did
	pron	<1splendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	very good or satisfactory.
	exam	1	a splendid time.
splendidly	sub
	head	splendid
	syl	splen+did+ly
	pos	adv.
splendidness	sub
	head	splendid
	syl	splen+did+ness
	pos	n.
splendiferous	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin splendiferus, from Latin splendor radiance+ ferre to bring
splendiferous	0.
	syl	splen+dif+er+ous
	pron	<splen1dif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Facetious.
	def	grand; splendid.
	exam	1	a really splendiferous meal.
splendiferously	sub
	head	splendiferous
	syl	splen+1dif+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
splendiferousness	sub
	head	splendiferous
	syl	splen+1dif+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
splendor	alt
	head	splendour
	or	splendour
	syl	splen+dor
	pron	<1splend*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
splendour	1.
	or	splendor
	syl	splen+dour
	pron	<1splend*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being splendid.
sun in splendour	2.
	head	splendour
	syl	sun in splendour.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a representation of the sun with rays and a human face.
splendorous	sub
	head	splendour
	or	splendrous
	syl	splen+dor+ous
	pron	<1splendr*s>
	pos	adj.
splendrous	sub
	head	splendour
	or	splendorous
	syl	splen+drous
	pron	<1splendr*s>
	pos	adj.
splenectomies	infl
	head	splenectomy
	syl	sple+nec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
splenectomy	0.
	syl	sple+nec+to+my
	pron	<spli1nekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the spleen.
splenetic	1.
	syl	sple+net+ic
	pron	<spli1netik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the spleen.
splenetic	2.
	syl	sple+net+ic
	pron	<spli1netik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	spiteful or irritable; peevish.
splenetic	3.
	syl	sple+net+ic
	pron	<spli1netik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	also
	def	full of melancholy.
splenetic	4.
	syl	sple+net+ic
	pron	<spli1netik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a spiteful or irritable person.
splenetically	sub
	head	splenetic
	syl	sple+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
splenic	1.
	syl	splen+ic
	pron	<1splenik>, <1splE->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or in the spleen.
splenic	2.
	syl	splen+ic
	pron	<1splenik>, <1splE->
	pos	adj.
	def	having a disease or disorder of the spleen.
splenitis	0.
	syl	sple+ni+tis
	pron	<spli1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the spleen.
splenius	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek spl*_enion a plaster
splenii	infl
	head	splenius
	syl	sple+ni:i
	pron	<-ni2I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
splenius	0.
	syl	sple+ni:us
	pron	<1splEni*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	either of two flat muscles situated at the back of the neck that rotate, flex, and extend the head and neck.
splenial	sub
	head	splenius
	syl	sple+ni:al
	pos	adj.
splenomegaly	0.
	syl	sple+no+meg:a+ly
	pron	<2splEn*u1meg*li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormal en?!largement of the spleen.
splice	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch splissen; related to German spleissen, Swedish splitsa; see #7split 
splice	1.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two ropes) by intertwining the strands.
splice	2.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join up the trimmed ends of (two pieces of wire, film, magnetic tape, etc.) with solder or an adhesive material.
splice	3.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (timbers) by overlapping and binding or bolting the ends together.
splice	4.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to enter into marriage.
	exam	1	the couple got spliced last Saturday.
splice the mainbrace	5.
	head	splice
	syl	splice the mainbrace.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to issue and partake of alcoholic spirits.
splice	6.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a join made by splicing.
splice	7.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the place where such a join occurs.
splice	8.
	syl	splice
	pron	<splIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the wedge-shaped end of a cricket bat handle or similar instrument that fits into the blade.
splicer	sub
	head	splice
	syl	splic+er
	pos	n.
spline	ety	C18: East Anglian dialect; perhaps related to Old English splin spindle; see #7splint 
spline	1.
	syl	spline
	pron	<splIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a series of narrow keys ({external splines}) formed longitudinally around the circumference of a shaft that fit into corresponding grooves ({internal splines}) in a mating part: used to prevent movement between two parts, esp. in transmitting torque.
spline	2.
	syl	spline
	pron	<splIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow strip of wood, metal, etc.; slat.
spline	3.
	syl	spline
	pron	<splIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin narrow strip made of wood, metal, or plastic fitted into a groove in the edge of a board, tile, etc., to connect it to another.
spline	4.
	syl	spline
	pron	<splIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a shaft, part, etc.) with splines.
splint	ety	C13: from Middle Low German splinte; related to Middle Dutch splinte splint, Old High German spaltan to split
splint	1.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid support for restricting movement of an injured part, esp. a broken bone.
splint	2.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin sliver of wood, esp. one that is used to light cigars, a fire, etc.
splint	3.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of wood woven with others to form a chair seat, basket, etc.
splint	4.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a bony enlargement of the cannon bone of a horse.
splint	5.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the overlapping metal plates used in armour after about 1330.
splint	6.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {splinter}.
splint	7.
	syl	splint
	pron	<splint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply a splint to (a broken arm, etc.).
splintlike	sub
	head	splint
	syl	splint+2like
	pos	adj.
splint bone	0.
	syl	splint bone
	pos	n.
	def	one of the rudimentary metacarpal or meta?!tarsal bones in horses and similar animals, occurring on each side of the cannon bone.
splinter	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch splinter; see #7splint 
splinter	1.
	syl	splin+ter
	pron	<1splint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small sharp piece of wood, glass, metal, etc., characteristically long and thin, broken off from a whole.
splinter	2.
	syl	splin+ter
	pron	<1splint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal fragment, from the container of a shell, bomb, etc., thrown out during an explosion; piece of shrapnel.
splinter	3.
	syl	splin+ter
	pron	<1splint*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reduce or be reduced to sharp fragments; shatter.
splinter	4.
	syl	splin+ter
	pron	<1splint*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or be broken off in small sharp fragments.
splintery	sub
	head	splinter
	syl	splin+ter:y
	pos	adj.
splinter group	0.
	syl	splin+ter group
	pos	n.
	def	a number of members of an organization, political party, etc., who split from the main body and form an independent association of their own, usually as the result of dissension.
split	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch splitten to cleave; related to Middle High German spl*_izen; see #7splice 
splits	infl
	head	split
	syl	splits
	pos	vb.
splitting	infl
	head	split
	syl	split+ting
	pos	vb.
split	infl
	syl	split.
	pos	vb.
split	1.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break or cause to break, esp. forcibly, by cleaving into separate pieces, often into two roughly equal pieces.
	exam	1	to split a brick.
split	2.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or be separated from a whole.
	exam	1	he split a piece of wood from the block.
split	3.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate or be separated into factions, usually through discord.
split	4.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to separate or cause to separate through a disagreement.
split	5.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to divide or be divided among two or more persons.
	exam	1	split up the pie among the three of us.
split	6.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to depart; leave.
	exam	1	let's split;
	exam	2	we split the scene.
split	7.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (something) into its components by interposing something else.
	exam	1	to split a word with hyphens.
split	8.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to betray the trust, plans, etc. (of); inform.
	exam	1	he split on me to the cops.
split	9.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	to mark (a ballot, etc.) so as to vote for the candidates of more than one party.
	exam	1	he split the ticket.
split	10.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (an animal hide or skin) into layers.
split hairs	11.
	head	split
	syl	split hairs.
	def	to make a fine but needless distinction.
split one's sides	12.
	head	split
	syl	split one's sides.
	def	to laugh very heartily.
split the difference	13.
	head	split
	syl	split the difference.
	def	to settle a dispute by effecting a compromise in which both sides give way to the same extent.
split	14.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of splitting.
split	15.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	a gap or rift caused or a piece removed by the process of splitting.
split	16.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	a breach or schism in a group or the faction resulting from such a breach.
split	17.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream, covered with whipped cream, nuts, etc..
	exam	1	banana split.
split	18.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Devonshire split}.
split	19.a.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	a separated layer of an animal hide or skin other than the outer layer.
split	19.b.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	def	leather made from such a layer.
split	20.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tenpin bowling.
	def	a formation of the pins after the first bowl in which there is a large gap between two pins or groups of pins.
split	21.
	syl	split
	pron	<split>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an arrangement or process of dividing up loot or money. See also {split up}.
splitter	sub
	head	split
	syl	split+ter
	pos	n.
Split	0.
	syl	Split
	qual	Serbo-Croatian
	def	split) a port and resort in W Yugoslavia, in Croatia on the Adriatic: became part of Yugoslavia in 1918 after Austrian rule since 1797: shipbuilding; remains of the palace of Diocletian (295-305). Pop.: 152905 (1971). Italian name: {Spalato}.
split decision	0.
	syl	split de+ci+sion
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	the award of a fight on a majority verdict of the judges as opposed to a unanimous decision.
split infinitive	0.
	syl	split in+fin:i+tive
	pos	n.
	usage	in English grammar
	def	an infinitive used with another word between (the infinitive marker) and the verb itself, as in {Usage}. The traditional rule against placing an adverb between and its verb is gradually disappearing. Although it is true that a split infinitive may result in a clumsy sentence this is not enough to justify the absolute condemnation that this practice has attracted. Indeed, very often the most natural position of the adverb is between and the verb and to change it would result in an artificial and awkward construction The current view is therefore that the split infinitive is not a grammatical error. Nevertheless, many writers prefer to avoid splitting infinitives in formal written English, since readers with a more traditional point of view are likely to interpret this type of construction as incorrect.
split-level	0.
	syl	split-lev:el
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a house, room, etc.
	def	having the floor level of one part about half a storey above or below the floor level of an adjoining part.
split pea	0.
	syl	split pea
	pos	n.
	def	a pea dried and split and used in soups, pease pudding, or as a vegetable.
split personality	1.
	syl	split per+son+al+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to change rapidly in mood or temperament.
split personality	2.
	syl	split per+son+al+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical term for {multiple personality} or {schizophrenia}.
splits	0.
	syl	splits
	pron	<splits>
	pos	n.
	usage	in gymnastics, etc.
	def	the act of sinking to the floor to achieve a sitting position in which both legs are straight, pointing in opposite directions, and at right angles to the body.
split-screen technique	0.
	syl	split-screen tech+nique
	pos	n.
	def	a cinematic device by which two or more complete images are projected simultaneously onto separate parts of the screen. Also called: {split screen}.
split second	1.
	syl	split sec+ond
	pos	n.
	def	an infinitely small period of time; instant. {~} {split-sec@.ond}.
split second	2.
	syl	split sec+ond
	pos	n.
	def	made or arrived at in an infinitely short time.
	exam	1	a split-second decision.
split second	3.
	syl	split sec+ond
	pos	n.
	def	depending upon minute precision.
	exam	1	split-second timing.
split shift	0.
	syl	split shift
	pos	n.
	def	a work period divided into two parts that are separated by an interval longer than a normal rest period.
split ticket	0.
	syl	split tick+et
	pos	n.
	def	See {{split} (sense 9)}. See also {straight ticket}.
split tin	0.
	syl	split tin
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a long loaf of bread split on top, giving a greater crust area.
splitting	1.
	syl	split+ting
	pron	<1splitiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a headache
	def	intolerably painful; acute.
splitting	2.
	syl	split+ting
	pron	<1splitiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the head
	def	assailed by an overpowering unbearable pain.
splitting	3.
	syl	split+ting
	pron	<1splitiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the Freudian defence mechanism in which an object or idea (or, alternatively, the ego) is separated into two or more parts in order to remove its threatening meaning.
split up	1.
	syl	split up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate out into parts; divide.
split up	2.
	syl	split up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become separated or parted through disagreement.
	exam	1	they split up after years of marriage.
split up	3.
	syl	split up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to break down or be capable of being broken down into constituent parts.
	exam	1	I have split up the question into three parts.
split up	4.
	syl	split up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	an act or the instance of separating.
splodge	ety	C19: alteration of earlier #7splotch 
splodge	1.
	syl	splodge
	pron	<sploJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a large irregular spot or blot.
splodge	2.
	syl	splodge
	pron	<sploJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (something) with such a blot or blots.
splodgy	sub
	head	splodge
	syl	splodg:y
	pos	adj.
splore	ety	C18: of obscure origin
splore	0.
	syl	splore
	pron	<splc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a revel; binge.
splotch	ety	C17: perhaps a blend of #7spot +#7blotch  &- #!splotch@.y adj.
splotch	0.
	syl	splotch
	pron	<sploC>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {splodge}.
splurge	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
splurge	1.
	syl	splurge
	pron	<splR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an ostentatious display, esp. of wealth.
splurge	2.
	syl	splurge
	pron	<splR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a bout of unrestrained extravagance.
splurge	3.
	syl	splurge
	pron	<splR:J>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to spend (money) unrestrainedly or extravagantly.
splutter	ety	C17: variant of #7sputter, influenced by #7splash 
splutter	1.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spit out (saliva, food particles, etc.) from the mouth in an explosive manner, as through choking or laughing.
splutter	2.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (words) with spitting sounds, as through rage or choking.
splutter	3.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eject or be ejected in an explosive manner.
	exam	1	sparks spluttered from the fire.
splutter	4.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bespatter (a person) with tiny particles explosively ejected.
	exam	1	he spluttered the boy next to him with ink.
splutter	5.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or noise of spluttering.
splutter	6.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	spluttering incoherent speech, esp. in argu?!ment.
splutter	7.
	syl	splut+ter
	pron	<1spl^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything ejected through spluttering.
splutterer	sub
	head	splutter
	syl	splut+ter+er
	pos	n.
Benjamin	infl
	head	Spock
	syl	Ben:ja:min.
	pos	n.
Spock	0.
	syl	Spock
	pron	<spok>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1903, U.S. paediatrician, whose (1946) has influenced the upbringing of children throughout the world.
spode	0.
	syl	spode
	pron	<sp*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	china or porcelain manufactured by Josiah Spode, English potter (1754-1827), or his company.
spodumene	ety	C19: from French spodu?!m*`ene, from German Spodumen, from Greek spodoumenos, from spodousthai to be burnt to ashes, from spodos wood ash
spodumene	0.
	syl	spod:u+mene
	pron	<1spodju2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-white, green, or lilac pyroxene mineral consisting of lithium aluminium silicate in monoclinic crystalline form. It is an important ore of lithium and is used in the manufacture of glass and ceramics and as a gemstone. Formula: LiAlSi\2O\6.
spoil	ety	C13: from Old French espoillier, from Latin spoli*_are to strip, from spolium booty
spoils	infl
	head	spoil
	syl	spoils
	pos	vb.
spoiling	infl
	head	spoil
	syl	spoil+ing
	pos	vb.
spoilt	infl
	head	spoil
	or	spoiled
	syl	spoilt
	pos	vb.
spoiled	infl
	head	spoil
	or	spoilt
	syl	spoiled.
	pos	vb.
spoil	1.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause damage to (something), in regard to its value, beauty, usefulness, etc.
spoil	2.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken the character of (a child) by complying unrestrainedly with its desires.
spoil	3.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of perishable substances
	def	to become unfit for consumption or use.
	exam	1	the fruit must be eaten before it spoils.
spoil	4.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to disrupt the play or style of an opponent, as to prevent him from settling into a rhythm.
spoil	5.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to strip (a person or place) of (property or goods) by force or violence.
be spoiling for	6.
	head	spoil
	syl	be spoiling for.
	def	to have an aggressive desire for (a fight, etc).
spoil	7.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	n.
	def	waste material thrown up by an excavation.
spoil	8.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	n.
	def	any treasure accumulated by a person.
	exam	1	this gold ring was part of the spoil.
spoil	9.a.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of plundering.
spoil	9.b.
	syl	spoil
	pron	<spcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a strategically placed building, city, etc., captured as plunder.
spoilage	1.
	syl	spoil+age
	pron	<1spciliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of spoiling or the state or condition of being spoilt.
spoilage	2.
	syl	spoil+age
	pron	<1spciliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of material that has been wasted by being spoilt.
	exam	1	the spoilage of corn was considerable.
spoiler	1.
	syl	spoil+er
	pron	<1spcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	plunderer or robber.
spoiler	2.
	syl	spoil+er
	pron	<1spcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes spoilage or corruption.
spoiler	3.
	syl	spoil+er
	pron	<1spcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device fitted to an aircraft wing to increase drag and reduce lift. It is usually extended into the airflow to assist descent and banking. Compare {{air brake} (sense 2)}.
spoiler	4.
	syl	spoil+er
	pron	<1spcil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device fitted to a car.
spoiler	5.
	syl	spoil+er
	pron	<1spcil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a competitor who adopts spoiling tactics, as in boxing.
spoilfive	0.
	syl	spoil+five
	pron	<1spcil2fIv>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for two or more players with five cards each.
spoils	1.
	syl	spoils
	pron	<spcilz>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	valuables seized by violence, esp. in war.
spoils	2.
	syl	spoils
	pron	<spcilz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the rewards and benefits of public office regarded as plunder for the winning party or candidate. See also {spoils system}.
spoilsmen	infl
	head	spoilsman
	syl	spoils+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spoilsman	0.
	syl	spoils+man
	pron	<1spcilzm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	a person who shares in the spoils of office or advocates the spoils system.
spoilsport	0.
	syl	spoil+sport
	pron	<1spcil2spc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who spoils the pleasure of other people by his actions or attitudes.
spoils system	0.
	syl	spoils sys+tem
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the practice of filling appointive public offices with friends and supporters of the ruling political party. Compare {merit system}.
spoilt	0.
	syl	spoilt
	pron	<spcilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {spoil}.
Spokane	0.
	syl	Spo+kane
	pron	<sp*u1k@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Washington: commercial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 173971 (1973 est.).
spoke	H1.1.
	syl	spoke
	pron	<sp*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {speak}.
spoke	H1.2.
	syl	spoke
	pron	<sp*uk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past participle of {speak}.
spoke	H2.1.
	syl	spoke
	pron	<sp*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a radial member of a wheel, joining the hub to the rim.
spoke	H2.2.
	syl	spoke
	pron	<sp*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a radial projection from the rim of a wheel, as in a ship's wheel.
spoke	H2.3.
	syl	spoke
	pron	<sp*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a rung of a ladder.
put a spoke in someone's wheel	4.
	head	spoke
	syl	put a spoke in someone's wheel.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to interfere with the plans of a person.
spoke	H2.5.
	syl	spoke
	pron	<sp*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to equip with or as if with spokes.
spoken	1.
	syl	spo+ken
	pron	<1sp*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {speak}.
spoken	2.
	syl	spo+ken
	pron	<1sp*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	uttered through the medium of speech. Compare {written}.
spoken	3.
	syl	spo+ken
	pron	<1sp*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having speech as specified.
	exam	1	soft-spoken.
spoken for	4.
	head	spoken
	syl	spoken for.
	def	engaged, reserved, or allocated.
spokeshave	0.
	syl	spoke+shave
	pron	<1sp*uk2SAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a small plane with two handles, one on each side of its blade, used for shaping or smoothing cylindrical wooden surfaces, such as spokes.
spokesmen	infl
	head	spokesman
	syl	spokes+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spokesman	0.
	syl	spokes+man
	pron	<1sp*uksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person authorized to speak on behalf of another person, group of people, or organization.
spokeswoman	sub
	head	spokesman
	syl	spokes+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
spoliate	0.
	syl	spo+li+ate
	pron	<1sp*uli2At>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {despoil}.
spoliation	ety	C14: from Latin spoli*_ati*_o, from spoli*_are to #7spoil  &- #!spo+li@.a+to@.ry adj.
spoliation	1.
	syl	spo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2sp*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of despoiling or plundering.
spoliation	2.
	syl	spo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2sp*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the authorized seizure or plundering of neutral vessels on the seas by a belligerent state in time of war.
spoliation	3.
	syl	spo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2sp*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the material alteration of a document so as to render it invalid.
spoliation	4.
	syl	spo+li:a+tion
	pron	<2sp*uli1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	English ecclesiastical law.
	def	the taking of the fruits of a benefice by a person not entitled to them.
spondaical	alt
	head	spondaic
	or	spondaic
	syl	spon+da:i+cal
	pos	adj.
spondaic	0.
	or	spondaical
	syl	spon+da+ic
	pron	<spon1dAik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of spondees.
spondee	ety	C14: from Old French spond*'ee, from Latin spond*_eus, from Greek spondeios, from spond*_e a ritual libation; from the use of spondee in the music that characteris?!tically accompanied such ceremonies
spondee	0.
	syl	spon+dee
	pron	<1spondE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot consisting of two long syllables (*_ *_ ).
spondulix	ety	C19: of obscure origin
spondulicks	alt
	head	spondulix
	or	spondulix
	syl	spon+du+licks
	pron	<spon1dju:liks>
	pos	n.
spondulix	0.
	or	spondulicks
	syl	spon+du+lix
	pron	<spon1dju:liks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	money.
spondylitis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek spondulos vertebra; see -#7itis 
spondylitis	0.
	syl	spon+dy+li+tis
	pron	<2spondi1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the vertebrae.
sponge	ety	Old English, from Latin spongia, from Greek
sponge	1.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any multicellular typically marine animal of the phylum usually occurring in complex sessile colonies in which the porous body is supported by a fibrous, calcareous, or siliceous skeletal framework.
sponge	2.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of the light@T porous@T highly@T absorbent@T elastic@T skeleton@T of@T certain sponges, used in bathing, cleaning, etc. See also {spongin}.
sponge	3.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a@T number@T of@T light@T porous@T elastic@T materials@T resembling@T a sponge.
sponge	4.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sponger}.
sponge	5.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who indulges in heavy drinking.
sponge	6.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	leavened dough, esp. before kneading.
sponge	7.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sponge cake}.
sponge	8.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sponge pudding}. a light steamed or baked pudding, spongy in texture, made with various flavourings or fruit.
sponge	9.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	porous metal produced by electrolysis or by reducing a metal compound without fusion or sintering and capable of absorbing large quantities of gas.
	exam	1	platinum sponge.
sponge	10.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rub with a sponge.
towel 	infl
	head	sponge
	or	up the sponge
	syl	towel .
sponge	11.a.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in boxing
	def	to concede defeat by the throwing of a sponge or towel into the ring by a second.
sponge	11.b.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	n.
	def	to give up after considerable effort.
sponge	12.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by off or down
	def	to clean (something) by wiping or rubbing with a damp or wet sponge.
sponge	13.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off, away, out, etc.
	def	to remove (marks, etc.) by rubbing with a damp or wet sponge or cloth.
sponge	14.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to absorb (liquids, esp. when spilt) in the manner of a sponge.
sponge	15.
	syl	sponge
	pron	<sp^nJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go collecting sponges.
spongelike	sub
	head	sponge
	syl	sponge+2like
	pos	adj.
sponge bag	0.
	syl	sponge bag
	pos	n.
	def	a small bag made of plastic or sponge rubber that holds toilet articles, used esp. when travelling.
sponge bath	0.
	syl	sponge bath
	pos	n.
	def	a washing of the body with a wet sponge or cloth, but without immersion in water.
sponge cake	0.
	syl	sponge cake
	pos	n.
	def	a light porous cake, made of eggs, sugar, flour, and flavourings without any shortening.
sponge cloth	0.
	syl	sponge cloth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various porous fabrics, usually made in a loose honeycomb weave.
sponge down	1.
	syl	sponge down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wipe clean with a damp sponge or cloth.
sponge-down	infl
	head	sponge down
	syl	sponge-down.
	pos	n.
sponge down	2.
	syl	sponge down
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or instance of sponging down.
sponge off	1.
	syl	sponge off
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to get (something) from (someone) by presuming on his generosity.
	exam	1	to sponge a meal off someone.
sponge off	2.
	syl	sponge off
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {sponge on}. to obtain one's subsistence, welfare, etc., unjustifiably from.
	exam	1	he sponges off his friends.
sponger	1.
	syl	spong+er
	pron	<1sp^nJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who lives off other people by continually taking advantage of their generosity; parasite or scrounger.
sponger	2.
	syl	spong+er
	pron	<1sp^nJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or ship employed in collecting sponges.
spongin	ety	C19: from German, from Latin spongia #7sponge+ -#7in 
spongin	0.
	syl	spon+gin
	pron	<1sp^nJin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fibrous horny protein that forms the skeletal framework of the bath sponge and related sponges.
spongioblast	ety	C20: from Greek spongia #7sponge+ -#7blast 
spongioblast	0.
	syl	spon+gi:o+blast
	pron	<1sp^nJi*u2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous columnar epithelial cells in the brain and spinal cord that develop into neuroglia.
spongioblastic	sub
	head	spongioblast
	syl	spon+gi:o+blas+tic
	pron	<2sp^nJi*u1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
spongier	infl
	head	spongy
	syl	spon+gi+er
	pos	adj.
spongiest	infl
	head	spongy
	syl	spon+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
spongy	1.
	syl	spon+gy
	pron	<1sp^nJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a sponge, esp. in texture, porosity, elasticity, or compressibility.
	exam	1	spongy bread;
	exam	2	spongy bone.
spongy	2.
	syl	spon+gy
	pron	<1sp^nJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or like a sponge in respect of its capacity to absorb fluid and yield it when compressed.
spongily	sub
	head	spongy
	syl	spon+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
sponginess	sub
	head	spongy
	syl	spon+gi+ness
	pos	n.
sponsion	ety	C17: from Latin sponsi*_o, from spond*_ere to pledge
sponsion	1.
	syl	spon+sion
	pron	<1sponS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of becoming surety; sponsorship.
sponsion	2.
	syl	spon+sion
	pron	<1sponS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	International law.
	def	an unauthorized agreement made by a public officer, esp. an admiral or general in time of war, requiring ratification by the government of the state concerned.
sponsion	3.
	syl	spon+sion
	pron	<1sponS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any act or promise, esp. one made on behalf of someone else.
sponson	ety	C19: perhaps from #7expansion 
sponson	1.
	syl	spon+son
	pron	<1spons*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an outboard support for a gun, etc.
sponson	2.
	syl	spon+son
	pron	<1spons*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a float or flotation chamber along the gunwale of a canoe.
sponson	3.
	syl	spon+son
	pron	<1spons*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural projection from the side of a paddle steamer for supporting a paddle wheel.
sponsor	ety	C17: from Latin, from spond*_ere to promise solemnly
sponsor	1.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group that promotes either another person or group in an activity or the activity itself, either for profit or charity.
sponsor	2.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person or business firm that pays the costs of a radio or television programme in return for advertising time.
sponsor	3.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legislator who presents and supports a bill, motion, etc.
sponsor	4.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {godparent}.
sponsor	4.a.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	def	an authorized witness who makes the required promises on behalf of a person to be baptized and thereafter assumes responsibility for his Christian upbringing.
sponsor	4.b.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who presents a candidate for confirmation.
sponsor	5.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who undertakes responsibility for the actions, statements, obligations, etc., of another, as during a period of apprenticeship; guarantor.
sponsor	6.
	syl	spon+sor
	pron	<1spons*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a sponsor for.
sponsorial	sub
	head	sponsor
	syl	spon+so+ri:al
	pron	<spon1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
sponsorship	sub
	head	sponsor
	syl	spon+sor+2ship
	pos	n.
spontaneities	infl
	head	spontaneity
	syl	spon+ta+ne:i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spontaneity	1.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:i:ty
	pron	<2spont*1nEiti>, <-1nA->
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being spontaneous.
spontaneity	2.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:i:ty
	pron	<2spont*1nEiti>, <-1nA->
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the exhibiting of actions, impulses, or behaviour that are stimulated by internal processes.
spontaneous	ety	C17: from Late Latin spont*_aneus, from Latin sponte voluntarily
spontaneous	1.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<spon1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, produced, or performed through natural processes without external influ?!ence.
	exam	1	spontaneous movement.
spontaneous	2.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<spon1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from an unforced personal impulse; voluntary; unpremeditated.
	exam	1	a spontaneous comment.
spontaneous	3.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<spon1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing naturally; indigenous.
spontaneously	sub
	head	spontaneous
	syl	spon+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
spontaneousness	sub
	head	spontaneous
	syl	spon+1ta+ne:ous+ness
	pos	n.
spontaneous combustion	0.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:ous com+bus+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the ignition of a substance or body as a result of internal oxidation processes, without the application of an external source of heat, occurring in finely powdered ores, coal, straw, etc.
spontaneous generation	0.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:ous gen+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {abiogenesis}.
spontaneous recovery	0.
	syl	spon+ta+ne:ous re+cov+er:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the reappearance of a response after its extinction has been followed by a period of rest.
spontoon	ety	C18: from French esponton, from Italian spuntone, from punto #7point 
spontoon	0.
	syl	spon+toon
	pron	<spon1tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a shafted weapon similar to a pike, carried by subordinate infantry officers in the 18th and 19th centuries.
spoof	ety	C19: coined by A. Roberts (1852-1933), English comedian, to designate a game of his own invention
spoof	1.
	syl	spoof
	pron	<spu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mildly satirical mockery or parody; lampoon.
	exam	1	a spoof on party politics.
spoof	2.
	syl	spoof
	pron	<spu:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a good-humoured deception or trick; prank.
spoof	3.
	syl	spoof
	pron	<spu:f>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to indulge in a spoof of (a person or thing).
spoofer	sub
	head	spoof
	syl	spoof+er
	pos	n.
spook	ety	C19: Dutch spook, from Middle Low German sp*_ok ghost
spook	1.
	syl	spook
	pron	<spu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a ghost or a person suggestive of this.
spook	2.
	syl	spook
	pron	<spu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S. slang.
	def	a spy. {~}
spook	3.
	syl	spook
	pron	<spu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	to frighten.
	exam	1	to spook horses;
	exam	2	to spook a person.
spook	4.
	syl	spook
	pron	<spu:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	U.S. of a ghost
	def	to haunt.
spookish	sub
	head	spook
	syl	spook+ish
	pos	adj.
spookier	infl
	head	spooky
	syl	spook:i+er
	pos	adj.
spookiest	infl
	head	spooky
	syl	spook:i+est.
	pos	adj.
spooky	1.
	syl	spook:y
	pron	<1spu:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ghostly or eerie.
	exam	1	a spooky house.
spooky	2.
	syl	spook:y
	pron	<1spu:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	resembling or appropriate to a ghost.
spooky	3.
	syl	spook:y
	pron	<1spu:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	easily frightened; highly strung.
spookily	sub
	head	spooky
	syl	spook:i+ly
	pos	adv.
spookiness	sub
	head	spooky
	syl	spook:i+ness
	pos	n.
spool	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old High German spuolo, Middle Dutch spoele 
spool	1.
	syl	spool
	pron	<spu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a device around which magnetic tape, film, cotton, etc., can be automatically wound, with plates at top and bottom to prevent it from slipping off.
spool	2.
	syl	spool
	pron	<spu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything round which other materials, esp. thread, are wound.
spool	3.
	syl	spool
	pron	<spu:l>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to wind or be wound onto a spool or reel.
spoon	ety	Old English sp*_on splinter; related to Old Norse sp*_onn spoon, chip, Old High German sp*_an 
spoon	1.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal, wooden, or plastic utensil having a shallow concave part, usually elliptical in shape, attached to a handle, used in eating or serving food, stirring, etc.
spoon	2.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spoon+bait}. an angling lure for spinning or trolling, consisting of a bright piece of metal which swivels on a trace to which are attached a hook or hooks.
spoon	3.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a golf club: a No. 3 wood with a shorter shaft and shallower face than a brassie, giving more lift.
be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth	4.
	head	spoon
	syl	be born with a silver spoon in one's mouth.
	def	to inherit wealth or social standing.
wooden spoon	5.
	head	spoon
	syl	wooden spoon.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {booby prize}.
spoon	6.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a type of oar blade that is curved at the edges and tip to gain a firm grip on the water. Compare {{spade} %1 (sense 4)}.
spoon	7.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to scoop up or transfer (food, liquid, etc.) from one container to another with or as if with a spoon.
spoon	8.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to kiss and cuddle.
spoon	9.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hollow out (a cavity or spoon-shaped bowl) (in something).
spoon	10.
	syl	spoon
	pron	<spu:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to hit (a ball) with a weak lifting motion, as in golf, cricket, etc.
spoonbill	0.
	syl	spoon+bill
	pron	<1spu:n2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several wading birds of warm regions, such as ({common spoonbill}) and ({roseate spoonbill}) , having a long horizontally flattened bill: family order
spoondrift	0.
	syl	spoon+drift
	pron	<1spu:n2drift>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {spindrift}.
spoonerism	ety	C20: named after W. A. Spooner (1844-1930), English clergyman renowned for slips of this kind
spoonerism	0.
	syl	spoon+er+ism
	pron	<1spu:n*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the transposition of the initial consonants or consonant clusters of a pair of words, often resulting in an amusing ambiguity of meaning, such as for
spoon-feeds	infl
	head	spoon-feed
	syl	spoon-feeds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spoon-feeding	infl
	head	spoon-feed
	syl	spoon-feed:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spoon-fed	infl
	head	spoon-feed
	syl	spoon-fed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spoon-feed	1.
	syl	spoon-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed with a spoon.
spoon-feed	2.
	syl	spoon-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overindulge or spoil.
spoon-feed	3.
	syl	spoon-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a person) with ready-made opinions, judgments, etc., depriving him of original thought or action.
spoonfuls	infl
	head	spoonful
	syl	spoon+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spoonful	1.
	syl	spoon+ful
	pron	<1spu:n2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount that a spoon is able to hold.
spoonful	2.
	syl	spoon+ful
	pron	<1spu:n2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity.
spooney	alt
	head	spoony
	or	spoony
	syl	spoon+ey
	pron	<1spu:ni>
spoonier	infl
	head	spoony
	syl	spoon:i+er
	pos	adj.
spooniest	infl
	head	spoony
	syl	spoon:i+est.
	pos	adj.
spoony	1.
	or	spooney
	syl	spoon:y
	pron	<1spu:ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, rare.
	def	foolishly or stupidly amorous.
spoonies	infl
	head	spoony
	syl	spoon:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spoony	2.
	or	spooney
	syl	spoon:y
	pron	<1spu:ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, rare.
	def	a fool or silly person, esp. one in love.
spoor	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch spor; related to Old English spor track, Old High German spor; see #7spur 
spoor	1.
	syl	spoor
	pron	<spu*>, <spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the trail of an animal or person, esp. as discernible to the human eye.
spoor	2.
	syl	spoor
	pron	<spu*>, <spc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to track (an animal) by following its trail.
spoorer	sub
	head	spoor
	syl	spoor+er
	pos	n.
Sporades	0.
	syl	Spor:a+des
	pron	<1spor*2dEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	two groups of Greek islands in the Aegean: the {Northern Sporades}, lying northeast of Euboea, and the {Southern Sporades}, which include the Dodecanese and lie off the SW coast of Turkey.
sporadic	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin sporadicus, from Greek sporadikos, from sporas scattered; related to Greek speirein to sow; see #7spore 
sporadical	alt
	head	sporadic
	or	sporadic
	syl	spo+rad:i+cal
	pos	adj.
sporadic	1.
	or	sporadical
	syl	spo+rad+ic
	pron	<sp*1r@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at irregular points in time; intermittent.
	exam	1	sporadic firing.
sporadic	2.
	or	sporadical
	syl	spo+rad+ic
	pron	<sp*1r@dik>
	pos	adj.
	def	scattered; isolated.
	exam	1	a sporadic disease.
sporadically	sub
	head	sporadic
	syl	spo+1rad:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sporadicalness	sub
	head	sporadic
	syl	spo+1rad:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
sporangium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7sporo -#7+ Greek angeion receptacle
sporangia	infl
	head	sporangium
	syl	spo+ran+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sporangium	0.
	syl	spo+ran+gi:um
	pron	<sp*1r@nJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any organ, esp. in fungi, in which asexual spores are produced.
sporangial	sub
	head	sporangium
	syl	spo+1ran+gi:al
	pos	adj.
spore	ety	C19: from New Latin spora, from Greek: a sowing; related to Greek speirein to sow
spore	1.
	syl	spore
	pron	<spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a reproductive body, produced by some protozoans and many plants, that develops into a new individual. A {sexual spore} is formed after the fusion of gametes and an {asexual spore} is the result of asexual reproduction.
spore	2.
	syl	spore
	pron	<spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a germ cell, seed, dormant bacterium, or similar body.
spore	3.
	syl	spore
	pron	<spc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce, carry, or release spores.
spore case	0.
	syl	spore case
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {sporangium}.
sporo-	ety	from New Latin spora 
sporocarp	1.
	syl	spo+ro+carp
	pron	<1spc:r*u2ka:p>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	a specialized leaf branch in certain aquatic ferns that encloses the sori.
sporocarp	2.
	syl	spo+ro+carp
	pron	<1spc:r*u2ka:p>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	the spore-producing structure in certain algae, lichens, and fungi.
sporocyst	1.
	syl	spo+ro+cyst
	pron	<1spc:r*u2sist>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	a thick-walled rounded structure produced by protozoans of the class in which sporozoites are formed.
sporocyst	2.
	syl	spo+ro+cyst
	pron	<1spc:r*u2sist>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	the saclike larva of a trematode worm that produces redia larvae by asexual reproduction.
sporocyst	3.
	syl	spo+ro+cyst
	pron	<1spc:r*u2sist>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	any similar structure containing spores.
sporocyte	0.
	syl	spo+ro+cyte
	pron	<1spc:r*u2sIt>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	a diploid cell that divides by meiosis to produce four haploid spores.
sporogenesis	0.
	syl	spo+ro+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2spc:r*u1Jenisis>, <2spo->
	pos	n.
	def	the process of spore formation in plants and animals.
sporogenous	sub
	head	sporogenesis
	syl	spo+rog+e:nous
	pron	<spc:1roJin*s>, <spo->
sporogonia	infl
	head	sporogonium
	syl	spo+ro+go+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sporogonium	0.
	syl	spo+ro+go+ni:um
	pron	<2spc:r*u1g*uni*m>, <2spo->
	pos	n.
	def	a structure in mosses and liverworts consisting of a spore-bearing capsule on a short stalk that arises from the parent plant (the sporophyte).
sporogonial	sub
	head	sporogonium
	syl	spo+ro+1go+ni:al
	pos	adj.
sporogony	0.
	syl	spo+rog:o+ny
	pron	<spc:1rog*ni>, <-1roJ->, <spo->
	pos	n.
	def	the process in sporozoans by which sporozoites are formed from an encysted zygote by multiple fission.
sporophore	0.
	syl	spo+ro+phore
	pron	<1spc:r*u2fc:>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	an organ in fungi that produces or carries spores, esp. the massive spore-bearing body of mushrooms, etc.
sporophyl	alt
	head	sporophyll
	or	sporophyll
	syl	spo+ro+phyl
	pron	<1spc:r*ufil>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
sporophyll	0.
	or	sporophyl
	syl	spo+ro+phyll
	pron	<1spc:r*ufil>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	a leaf in mosses, ferns, and related plants that bears the sporangia. See also {megasporophyll, microsporophyll}.
sporophyte	0.
	syl	spo+ro+phyte
	pron	<1spc:r*u2fIt>, <1spo->
	pos	n.
	def	the diploid form of plants that have alternation of generations. It develops from a zygote and produces asexual spores. Compare {gametophyte}.
sporophytic	sub
	head	sporophyte
	syl	spo+ro+phyt+ic
	pron	<2spc:r*1fitik>, <2spo->
	pos	adj.
-sporous	0.
	syl	-spor:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	(in botany) having a specified type or number of spores.
	exam	1	homosporous.
sporozoan	1.
	syl	spo+ro+zo+an
	pron	<2spc:r*1z*u*n>, <2spo->
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic protozoan of the class characterized by a complex life cycle, part of which is passed in the cells of the host, and the production of asexual spores: includes the malaria parasite. See {{plasmodium} (sense 2)}.
sporozoan	2.
	syl	spo+ro+zo+an
	pron	<2spc:r*1z*u*n>, <2spo->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or be?!longing to the
sporozoite	0.
	syl	spo+ro+zo+ite
	pron	<2spc:r*1z*uIt>, <2spo->
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small mobile usually infective individuals produced in sporozoans by sporogony.
sporran	ety	C19: from Scottish Gaelic sporan purse; compare Irish Gaelic spar*_an purse, Late Latin bursa bag
sporran	0.
	syl	spor+ran
	pron	<1spor*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large pouch, usually of fur, worn hanging from a belt in front in Scottish Highland dress.
sport	ety	C15 sporten, variant of disporten to #7disport 
sport	1.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or group activity pursued for exercise or pleasure, often involving the testing of physical capabilities and taking the form of a competitive game such as football, tennis, etc.
sport	2.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	such activities considered collectively.
sport	3.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any particular pastime indulged in for pleasure.
sport	4.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the pleasure derived from a pastime, esp. hunting, shooting, or fishing.
	exam	1	we had good sport today.
sport	5.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	playful or good-humoured joking.
	exam	1	to say a thing in sport.
sport	6.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	derisive mockery or the object of such mockery.
	exam	1	to make sport of someone.
sport	7.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	someone or something that is controlled by external influences.
	exam	1	the sport of fate.
sport	8.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. sometimes qualified by good, bad, etc.
	def	a person who reacts cheerfully in the face of adversity, esp. a good loser.
sport	9.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person noted for being scrupulously fair and abiding by the rules of a game.
sport	10.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who leads a merry existence, esp. a gambler.
	exam	1	he's a bit of a sport.
sport	11.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a form of address used esp. between males.
sport	12.a.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal or plant that differs conspicuously in one or more aspects from other organisms of the same species, usually because of a mutation.
sport	12.b.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an anomalous characteristic of such an organism.
sport	13.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner.
	exam	1	she was sporting a new hat.
sport	14.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to skip about or frolic happily.
sport	15.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to amuse (oneself), esp. in outdoor physical recreation.
sport	16.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to squander (time or money).
	exam	1	sporting one's life away.
sport	17.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to make fun (of).
sport	18.
	syl	sport
	pron	<spc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Biology.
	def	to produce or undergo a mutation.
sporter	sub
	head	sport
	syl	sport+er
	pos	n.
sportful	sub
	head	sport
	syl	sport+ful
	pos	adj.
sportfully	sub
	head	sport
	syl	sport+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
sportfulness	sub
	head	sport
	syl	sport+ful+ness
	pos	n.
sporting	1.
	syl	sport+ing
	pron	<1spc:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of, relating to, or used or engaged in a sport or sports.
	exam	1	several sporting interests.
sporting	2.
	syl	sport+ing
	pron	<1spc:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating or conforming to sportsmanship; fair.
sporting	3.
	syl	sport+ing
	pron	<1spc:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by an interest in gambling.
sporting	4.
	syl	sport+ing
	pron	<1spc:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing to take a risk.
sportingly	sub
	head	sporting
	syl	sport+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sporting house	1.
	syl	sport+ing house
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., rare.
	def	a euphemistic word for {brothel}.
sporting house	2.
	syl	sport+ing house
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a tavern or inn frequented by gamblers or other sportsmen.
sportive	1.
	syl	spor+tive
	pron	<1spc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	playful or joyous.
sportive	2.
	syl	spor+tive
	pron	<1spc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	done in jest rather than seriously.
sportive	3.
	syl	spor+tive
	pron	<1spc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or interested in sports.
sportive	4.
	syl	spor+tive
	pron	<1spc:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	wanton or amorous.
	exam	1	a sportive wench.
sportively	sub
	head	sportive
	syl	spor+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
sportiveness	sub
	head	sportive
	syl	spor+tive+ness
	pos	n.
sports	1.
	syl	sports
	pron	<spc:ts>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to, concerned with, or used in sports.
	exam	1	sports equipment.
sports	2.
	syl	sports
	pron	<spc:ts>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sports day}. a meeting held at a school or college for competitions in various athletic events.
sports car	0.
	syl	sports car
	pos	n.
	def	a production car designed for speed, high acceleration, and manoeuvrability, having a low body and usually adequate seating for only two persons.
sportscast	0.
	syl	sports+cast
	pron	<1spc:ts2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a radio or television broadcast consisting of sports news.
sportscaster	sub
	head	sportscast
	syl	sports+2cast:er
	pos	n.
sports jacket	0.
	syl	sports jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a man's informal jacket, made esp. of tweed: worn with trousers of different material.
sportsmen	infl
	head	sportsman
	syl	sports+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sportsman	1.
	syl	sports+man
	pron	<1spc:tsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who takes part in sports, esp. of the outdoor type.
sportsman	2.
	syl	sports+man
	pron	<1spc:tsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who exhibits qualities highly regarded in sport, such as fairness, generosity, observance of the rules, and good humour when losing.
sportsman-like	sub
	head	sportsman
	or	sportsmanly
	syl	sports:man-2like
	pos	adj.
sportsmanly	sub
	head	sportsman
	or	sportsman-like
	syl	sports+man+ly
	pos	adj.
sports shirt	0.
	syl	sports shirt
	pos	n.
	def	a man's informal shirt, sometimes of knitted wool or cotton, which may be worn outside the trousers.
sportswear	0.
	syl	sports+wear
	pron	<1spc:ts2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	clothes worn for sport or outdoor leisure wear.
sportswomen	infl
	head	sportswoman
	syl	sports+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sportswoman	0.
	syl	sports+wom:an
	pron	<1spc:ts2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who takes part in sports, esp. of the outdoor type.
sportier	infl
	head	sporty
	syl	sport:i+er
	pos	adj.
sportiest	infl
	head	sporty
	syl	sport:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sporty	1.
	syl	sport:y
	pron	<1spc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	vulgarly ostentatious or flashy; stylish, loud, or gay.
sporty	2.
	syl	sport:y
	pron	<1spc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or appropriate to a sportsman or sportswoman.
sporty	3.
	syl	sport:y
	pron	<1spc:ti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of women
	def	amorous or wanton; lusty.
sportily	sub
	head	sporty
	syl	sport:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sportiness	sub
	head	sporty
	syl	sport:i+ness
	pos	n.
sporulate	0.
	syl	spor:u+late
	pron	<1sporju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce spores, esp. by multiple fission.
sporulation	sub
	head	sporulate
	syl	spor:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
sporule	ety	C19: from New Latin sporula a little #7spore 
sporule	0.
	syl	spor+ule
	pron	<1sporu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a spore, esp. a very small spore.
spot	ety	C12 (in the sense: moral blemish): of German origin; compare Middle Dutch spotte, Old Norse spotti 
spot	1.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mark on a surface, such as a circular patch or stain, differing in colour or texture from its surround?!ings.
spot	2.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a geographical area that is restricted in extent.
	exam	1	a beauty spot.
spot	3.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a location.
	exam	1	this is the exact spot on which he died.
spot	4.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a blemish of the skin, esp. a pimple or one occurring through some disease.
spot	5.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a blemish on the character of a person; moral flaw.
spot	6.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a place of entertainment.
	exam	1	we hit all the night spots.
spot	7.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a small quantity or amount.
	exam	1	a spot of lunch.
spot	8.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an awkward situation.
	exam	1	that puts me in a bit of a spot.
spot	9.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a short period between regular television or radio programmes that is used for advertising.
spot	10.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or length of time in a show assigned to a specific performer.
spot	11.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {spotlight}.
spot	12.a.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spot ball}. the white ball that is distinguished from the plain by a mark or spot.
spot	12.b.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	the player using this ball.
spot	13.a.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	to be paid or delivered immediately.
	exam	1	spot cash.
spot	13.b.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	involving immediate cash payment.
	exam	1	spot sales.
spot	13.c.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	concerned with or designed for cash transactions only.
	exam	1	the spot market.
change one's spots	14.
	head	spot
	syl	change one's spots.
	usage	used mainly in negative constructions
	def	to reform one's character.
high spot	15.
	head	spot
	syl	high spot.
	def	an outstanding event.
	exam	1	the high spot of the holiday was the visit to the winery.
knock spots off	16.
	head	spot
	syl	knock spots off.
	def	to outstrip or outdo with ease.
spot	17.a.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	immediately.
spot	17.b.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	at the place in question.
spot	17.c.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	in the best possible position to deal with a situation.
spot	17.d.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	in an awkward predicament.
spot	17.e.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	without moving from the place of one's location, etc.
spot	17.f.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	our on-the-spot reporter.
soft spot	18.
	head	spot
	syl	soft spot.
	def	a special sympathetic affection or weakness for a person or thing.
tight spot	19.
	head	spot
	syl	tight spot.
	def	a serious, difficult, or dangerous situation.
spot	20.a.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	some aspect of a character or situation that is susceptible to criticism.
spot	20.b.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	n.
	def	a flaw in a person's knowledge.
	exam	1	classics is my weak spot.
spots	infl
	head	spot
	syl	spots
	pos	vb.
spotting	infl
	head	spot
	syl	spot+ting
	pos	vb.
spotted	infl
	head	spot
	syl	spot+ted.
	pos	vb.
spot	21.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to observe or perceive suddenly, esp. under difficult circumstances; discern.
spot	22.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put stains or spots upon (something).
spot	23.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of some fabrics
	def	to be susceptible to spotting by or as if by water.
	exam	1	silk spots easily.
spot	24.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place here and there.
	exam	1	they spotted observers along the border.
spot	25.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	to place (a ball) on one of the table spots.
spot	26.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Military.
	def	to adjust fire in order to correct deviations from (the target) by observation.
spot	27.
	syl	spot
	pron	<spot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to yield (an advantage or concession) to (one's opponent).
	exam	1	to spot someone a piece in chess.
spottable	sub
	head	spot
	syl	spot+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
spot check	1.
	syl	spot check
	pos	n.
	def	a quick random examination.
spot-check	infl
	head	spot check
	syl	spot-check.
	pos	vb.
spot check	2.
	syl	spot check
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform a spot check on.
spot height	0.
	syl	spot height
	pos	n.
	def	a mark on a map indicating the height of a hill, mountain, etc.
spotless	1.
	syl	spot+less
	pron	<1spotlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from stains; immaculate.
spotless	2.
	syl	spot+less
	pron	<1spotlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from moral impurity; unsullied.
	exam	1	a spotless character.
spotlessly	sub
	head	spotless
	syl	spot+less+ly
	pos	adv.
spotlessness	sub
	head	spotless
	syl	spot+less+ness
	pos	n.
spotlight	1.
	syl	spot+light
	pron	<1spot2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful light focused so as to illuminate a small area, usually mounted so it can be directed at will.
the	2.
	head	spotlight
	syl	the.
	def	the focus of attention.
spotlights	infl
	head	spotlight
	syl	spot+lights
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spotlighting	infl
	head	spotlight
	syl	spot+light+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spotlit	infl
	head	spotlight
	or	spotlighted
	syl	spot+lit
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spotlighted	infl
	head	spotlight
	or	spotlit
	syl	spot+light+ed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
spotlight	3.
	syl	spot+light
	pron	<1spot2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct a spotlight on.
spotlight	4.
	syl	spot+light
	pron	<1spot2lIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to focus attention on.
spot-on	0.
	syl	spot-on
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	absolutely correct; very accurate.
spotted	1.
	syl	spot+ted
	pron	<1spotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by spots or marks, esp. in having a pattern of spots.
spotted	2.
	syl	spot+ted
	pron	<1spotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	stained or blemished; soiled or bespattered.
spotted crake	0.
	syl	spot+ted crake
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rail, of swamps and marshes, having a buff speckled plumage and dark brown wings.
dog	alt
	head	spotted dick
	or	spotted dick
	syl	dog
	pos	n.
spotted dick	0.
	or	dog
	syl	spot+ted dick
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a steamed or boiled suet pudding containing dried fruit, and shaped into a roll.
spotted fever	1.
	syl	spot+ted fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	any of various severe febrile diseases characterized by small irregular spots on the skin, as in Rocky Mountain spotted fever or tick fever.
spotted flycatcher	0.
	syl	spot+ted fly+catch:er
	pos	n.
	def	a European woodland songbird, with a greyish-brown streaked plumage: family (Old World flycatchers).
spotted sandpiper	0.
	syl	spot+ted sand+pip:er
	pos	n.
	def	a North American sandpiper, having a spotted breast in its breeding plumage. Also called (U.S.): {peetweet}.
spotter	1.a.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that watches or observes.
spotter	1.b.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a spotter plane.
spotter	2.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a hobby of watching for and noting numbers or types of trains, buses, etc..
	exam	1	a train spotter.
spotter	3.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a person who orders or advises adjustment of fire on a target by observations.
spotter	4.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. one engaged in civil defence, who watches for enemy aircraft.
spotter	5.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an employee assigned to spy on his colleagues in order to check on their honesty.
spotter	6.a.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who checks against irregularities and inconsistencies.
spotter	6.b.
	syl	spot+ter
	pron	<1spot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who searches for new material, performers, etc.
spottier	infl
	head	spotty
	syl	spot+ti+er
	pos	adj.
spottiest	infl
	head	spotty
	syl	spot+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
spotty	1.
	syl	spot+ty
	pron	<1spoti>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in or characterized by spots or marks, esp. on the skin.
	exam	1	a spotty face.
spotty	2.
	syl	spot+ty
	pron	<1spoti>
	pos	adj.
	def	not consistent or uniform; irregular or uneven, often in quality.
spottily	sub
	head	spotty
	syl	spot+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
spottiness	sub
	head	spotty
	syl	spot+ti+ness
	pos	n.
spot-weld	1.
	syl	spot-weld
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two pieces of metal, esp. in the form of wire or sheet) by one or more small circular welds by means of heat, usually electrically generated, and pressure.
spot-weld	2.
	syl	spot-weld
	pos	n.
	def	a weld so formed. &- {#!spot-@!weld@.er}
spousal	1.a.
	syl	spous+al
	pron	<1spauzL>
	pos	n.
	def	the marriage ceremony.
spousal	1.b.
	syl	spous+al
	pron	<1spauzL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedding.
spousal	2.
	syl	spous+al
	pron	<1spauzL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to marriage.
spousally	sub
	head	spousal
	syl	spous+al+ly
	pos	adv.
spouse	ety	C12: from Old French spus (masculine), spuse (feminine), from Latin sponsus, sponsa betrothed man or woman, from spond*_ere to promise solemnly
spouse	1.
	syl	spouse
	pron	<spaus>, <spauz>
	pos	n.
	def	a person's partner in marriage. Related adj.: {spousal}.
spouse	2.
	syl	spouse
	pron	<spauz>, <spaus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to marry.
spout	ety	C14: perhaps from Middle Dutch spouten, from Old Norse spyta to spit
spout	1.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (a liquid) in a continuous jet or in spurts, esp. through a narrow gap or under pressure, or (of a liquid) to gush thus.
spout	2.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a whale, etc.
	def	to discharge air through the blowhole, so that it forms a spray at the surface of the water.
spout	3.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to utter (a stream of words) on a subject, often at length.
spout	4.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a tube, pipe, chute, etc., allowing the passage or pouring of liquids, grain, etc.
spout	5.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous stream or jet of liquid.
spout	6.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {waterspout}.
spout	7.a.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	ruined or lost.
	exam	1	any hope of rescue is right up the spout.
spout	7.b.
	syl	spout
	pron	<spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	pregnant.
spouter	sub
	head	spout
	syl	spout+er
	pos	n.
spp	0.
	syl	spp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	species (plural).
SPQR	ety	Latin: the Senate and People of Rome.
SPQR	0.
	syl	SPQR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Senatus Populusque Romanus.
SPR	0.
	syl	S.P.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Society for Psychical Research.
sprag	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
sprag	1.
	syl	sprag
	pron	<spr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a chock or steel bar used to prevent a vehicle from running backwards on an incline.
sprag	2.
	syl	sprag
	pron	<spr@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a support or post used in mining.
sprain	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
sprain	1.
	syl	sprain
	pron	<sprAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure (a joint) by a sudden twisting or wrenching of its ligaments.
sprain	2.
	syl	sprain
	pron	<sprAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the resulting injury to such a joint, characterized by swelling and temporary disability.
sprang	0.
	syl	sprang
	pron	<spr@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {spring}.
sprat	ety	C16: variant of Old English sprott; related to Middle Low German sprott, Norwegian sprot small rod
sprat	1.
	syl	sprat
	pron	<spr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small marine food fish, of the NE Atlantic Ocean and North Sea: family (herrings). See also {brisling}.
sprat	2.
	syl	sprat
	pron	<spr@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small or young herrings.
sprawl	ety	Old English spreawlian; related to Old English spryttan to sprout, #7spurt, Greek speirein to scatter &- #!sprawl+er n.
sprawl	1.
	syl	sprawl
	pron	<sprc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sit or lie in an ungainly manner with one's limbs spread out.
sprawl	2.
	syl	sprawl
	pron	<sprc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall down or knock down with the limbs spread out in an ungainly way.
sprawl	3.
	syl	sprawl
	pron	<sprc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread out or cause to spread out in a straggling fashion.
	exam	1	his handwriting sprawled all over the paper.
sprawl	4.
	syl	sprawl
	pron	<sprc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sprawling.
sprawl	5.
	syl	sprawl
	pron	<sprc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sprawling posture or arrangement of items.
sprawly	sub
	head	sprawl
	syl	sprawl:y
	pos	adj.
spray	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch spr*_aien; related to Middle High German spr@ajen 
spray	H1.1.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	n.
	def	fine particles of a liquid.
spray	H1.2.a.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid, such as perfume, paint, etc., designed to be discharged from an aerosol or atomizer.
	exam	1	hair spray.
spray	H1.2.b.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	n.
	def	the aerosol or atomizer itself.
spray	H1.3.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of small objects flying through the air.
	exam	1	a spray of bullets.
spray	H1.4.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter (liquid) in the form of fine particles.
spray	H1.5.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (a liquid) from an aerosol or atomizer.
spray	H1.6.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or bombard with a spray.
	exam	1	to spray the lawn.
sprayer	sub
	head	spray
	syl	spray+er
	pos	n.
spray	ety	C13: of Germanic origin; compare Old English spr*_@ac young shoot, Old Norse sprek brittle wood, Old High German sprahhula splinter
spray	H2.0.
	syl	spray
	pron	<sprA>
	pos	n.
	def	a single slender shoot, twig, or branch that bears buds, leaves, flowers, or berries, either growing on or detached from a plant.
spray gun	0.
	syl	spray gun
	pos	n.
	def	a device that sprays a fluid in a finely divided form by atomizing the fluid in an air jet.
spread	ety	Old English spr*_@adan; related to Old High German spreiten to spread, Old Lithuanian sprainas stiff
spreads	infl
	head	spread
	syl	spreads
	pos	vb.
spreading	infl
	head	spread
	syl	spread+ing
	pos	vb.
spread	infl
	syl	spread.
	pos	vb.
spread	1.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend or unfold or be extended or unfolded to the fullest width.
	exam	1	she spread the map on the table.
spread	2.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend or cause to extend over a larger expanse of space or time.
	exam	1	the milk spread all over the floor;
	exam	2	the economic unrest spread over several years.
spread	3.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply or be applied in a coating.
	exam	1	butter does not spread very well when cold.
spread	4.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distribute or be distributed over an area or region.
spread	5.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to display or be displayed in its fullest extent.
	exam	1	the landscape spread before us.
spread	6.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (a table) for a meal.
spread	7.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lay out (a meal) on a table.
spread	8.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send or be sent out in all directions; disseminate or be disseminated.
	exam	1	someone has been spreading rumours;
	exam	2	the disease spread quickly.
spread	9.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of rails, wires, etc.
	def	to force or be forced apart.
spread	10.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase the breadth of (a part), esp. to flatten the head of a rivet by pressing, hammering, or forging.
spread	11.a.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lay out (hay) in a relatively thin layer to dry.
spread	11.b.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter (seed, manure, etc.) over a relatively wide area.
spread	12.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by around
	def	to make (oneself) agreeable to a large number of people, often of the opposite sex.
spread	13.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to narrow and lengthen the aperture of (the lips) as for the articulation of a front vowel, such as (i:) in English (si:).
spread	14.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of spreading; diffusion, dispersion, expansion, etc..
	exam	1	the spread of the Christian religion.
spread	15.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the wingspan of an aircraft.
spread	16.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	an extent of space or time; stretch.
	exam	1	a spread of 50 years.
spread	17.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a ranch or relatively large tract of land.
spread	18.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	the limit of something fully extended.
	exam	1	the spread of a bird's wings.
spread	19.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	a covering for a table or bed.
spread	20.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large meal or feast, esp. when it is laid out on a table.
spread	21.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	a food which can be spread on bread, etc..
	exam	1	salmon spread.
spread	22.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	two facing pages in a book or other publication.
spread	23.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	a widening of the hips and waist.
	exam	1	middle-age spread.
spread	24.a.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the bid and offer prices quoted by a stockjobber.
spread	24.b.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	def	the excess of the price at which stock is offered for public sale over the price paid for the same stock by an underwriter.
spread	24.c.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a double option. Compare {{straddle} (sense 9)}.
spread	25.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	the apparent size of a gemstone when viewed from above expressed in carats.
	exam	1	a diamond with a spread of four carats.
spread	26.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	adj.
	def	extended or stretched out, esp. to the fullest extent.
spread	27.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gem
	def	shallow and flat.
spread	28.a.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the lips
	def	forming a long narrow aperture.
spread	28.b.
	syl	spread
	pron	<spred>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech sounds
	def	articulated with spread lips.
	exam	1	(i:) in English @6feel@9 is a spread vowel.
spreadable	sub
	head	spread
	syl	spread+a:ble
	pos	adj.
spread eagle	1.
	syl	spread ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of an eagle with outstretched wings, used as an emblem of the U.S.
spread eagle	2.
	syl	spread ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	an acrobatic skating figure.
spread-eagle	1.
	syl	spread-ea:gle
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	lying or standing with arms and legs outstretched.
spread-eagle	2.
	syl	spread-ea:gle
	pos	vb.
	usage	also
	def	to assume or cause to assume the shape of a spread eagle.
spread-eagle	3.
	syl	spread-ea:gle
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Skating.
	usage	also
	def	to execute a spread eagle.
spreader	1.
	syl	spread+er
	pron	<1spred*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine or device used for scattering bulk materials, esp. manure or fertilizer, over a relatively wide area.
spreader	2.
	syl	spread+er
	pron	<1spred*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for keeping apart or spacing parallel objects, such as electric wires, etc.
spreathed	ety	from spreathe to make sore: of obscure origin
spreathed	0.
	syl	spreathed
	pron	<sprE@dd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Southwestern English and south Wales dialect.
	def	sore; chapped.
sprechgesang	ety	C20: from German, literally: speaking-song
sprechgesang	0.
	syl	sprech+ge+sang
	pron	German <1Spre*,cg*2zaG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of vocalization between singing and recitation in which the voice sings the beginning of each note and then falls rapidly from the notated pitch. It was originated by Arnold Schoenberg, who used it in (1912).
sprechstimme	ety	C20: from German: speaking voice
sprechstimme	0.
	syl	sprech+stim:me
	pron	German <1Spre*,c2Stim*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a vocal part employing sprechgesang.
spree	ety	C19: perhaps changed from Scottish spreath plundered cattle, ultimately from Latin praeda booty
spree	1.
	syl	spree
	pron	<sprE>
	pos	n.
	def	a session of considerable overindulgence, esp. in drinking, squandering money, etc.
spree	2.
	syl	spree
	pron	<sprE>
	pos	n.
	def	a romp.
sprig	ety	C15: probably of Germanic origin; compare Low German sprick, Swedish sprygg 
sprig	1.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoot, twig, or sprout of a tree, shrub, etc.; spray.
sprig	2.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental device resembling a spray of leaves or flowers.
sprig	3.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {dowel pin}. a small wire nail without a head.
sprig	4.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, rare.
	def	a youth.
sprig	5.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, rare.
	def	a person considered as the descendant of an established family, social class, etc.
sprigs	infl
	head	sprig
	syl	sprigs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sprigging	infl
	head	sprig
	syl	sprig+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sprigged	infl
	head	sprig
	syl	sprigged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sprig	6.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or secure with sprigs.
sprig	7.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ornament (fabric, etc.) with a design of sprigs.
sprig	8.
	syl	sprig
	pron	<sprig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make sprays from (twigs and branches).
sprigger	sub
	head	sprig
	syl	sprig+ger
	pos	n.
spriggy	sub
	head	sprig
	syl	sprig+gy
	pos	adj.
sprightlier	infl
	head	sprightly
	syl	spright+li+er
	pos	adj.
sprightliest	infl
	head	sprightly
	syl	spright+li+est.
	pos	adj.
sprightly	1.
	syl	spright+ly
	pron	<1sprItli>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of vitality; lively and gay.
sprightly	2.
	syl	spright+ly
	pron	<1sprItli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	in a gay or lively manner.
sprightliness	sub
	head	sprightly
	syl	spright+li+ness
	pos	n.
spring	ety	Old English springan; related to Old Norse springa, Old High German springan, Sanskrit sprhayati he desires, Old Slavonic pragu grasshopper &- #!spring+less adj. ?- #!spring+@!like adj.
springs	infl
	head	spring
	syl	springs
	pos	vb.
springing	infl
	head	spring
	syl	spring+ing
	pos	vb.
sprang	infl
	head	spring
	or	sprung sprung
	syl	sprang
	pos	vb.
sprung sprung	infl
	head	spring
	or	sprang
	syl	sprung; sprung.
	pos	vb.
spring	1.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move suddenly upwards or forwards in a single motion.
spring	2.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release or be released from a forced position by elastic force.
	exam	1	the bolt sprang back.
spring	3.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to leap or jump over.
spring	4.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come, issue, or arise suddenly.
spring	5.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a part of a mechanism, etc.
	def	to jump out of place.
spring	6.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (wood, etc.) warped or split or (of wood, etc.) to become warped or split.
spring	7.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to happen or cause to happen unexpectedly.
	exam	1	to spring a surprise;
	exam	2	the boat sprung a leak.
spring	8.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to develop or originate.
	exam	1	the idea sprang from a chance meeting.
spring	9.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to be descended.
	exam	1	he sprang from peasant stock.
spring	10.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to come into being or appear suddenly.
	exam	1	factories springing up.
spring	11.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of game or quarry
	def	to start or rise suddenly from cover.
spring	12.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to appear to have a strong upward movement.
	exam	1	the beam springs away from the pillar.
spring	13.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to explode (a mine) or (of a mine) to explode.
spring	14.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a spring or springs.
spring	15.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrange the escape or release of (someone) from prison.
spring	16.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Archaic or poetic. of daylight or dawn
	def	to begin to appear.
spring	17.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of springing.
spring	18.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a leap, jump, or bound.
spring	19.a.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of resilience; elasticity.
spring	19.b.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	spring steel.
spring	20.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of moving rapidly back from a position of tension.
spring	21.a.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural outflow of ground water, as forming the source of a stream.
spring	21.b.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	spring water.
spring	22.a.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, such as a coil or strip of steel, that stores potential energy when it is compressed, stretched, or bent and releases it when the restraining force is removed.
spring	22.b.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a spring mattress.
spring	23.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural defect such as a warp or bend.
spring	24.a.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the season of the year between winter and summer, astronomically from the March equinox to the June solstice in the N hemisphere and from the September equinox to the December solstice in the S hemisphere.
spring	24.b.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; spring showers.
	def	Related adj.: {vernal}.
spring	25.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest or freshest time of something.
spring	26.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a source or origin.
spring	27.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of strips of rubber, steel, etc., running down the inside of the handle of a cricket bat, hockey stick, etc.
spring	28.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spring line}. a mooring line, usually one of a pair that cross amidships.
spring	29.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of teal.
spring	30.
	syl	spring
	pron	<spriG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {springing}.
springboard	1.
	syl	spring+board
	pron	<1spriG2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible board, usually projecting low over the water, used for diving.
springboard	2.
	syl	spring+board
	pron	<1spriG2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar board used for gaining height or momentum in gymnastics.
springboard	3.
	syl	spring+board
	pron	<1spriG2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a board inserted into the trunk of a tree at some height above the ground on which a lumberjack stands to chop down the tree.
springboard	4.
	syl	spring+board
	pron	<1spriG2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves as a point of departure or initiation.
springbok	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from Dutch springen to #7spring+ bok goat, #7buck %1
springbuck	alt
	head	springbok
	or	springbok
	syl	spring+buck
	pron	<1spriG2b^k>
	pos	n.
springbok	infl
	or	springbuck
	syl	spring+bok
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
springboks	infl
	head	springbok
	or	springbucks
	syl	spring+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
springbuck	infl
	head	springbok
	or	springbok
	syl	spring+buck
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
springbucks	infl
	head	springbok
	or	springboks
	syl	spring+bucks.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
springbok	0.
	or	springbuck
	syl	spring+bok
	pron	<1spriG2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	an antelope, of semidesert regions of southern Africa, which moves in leaps exposing a patch of white erectile hairs on the rump that are usually covered by a fold of skin.
Springbok	0.
	syl	Spring+bok
	pron	<1spriG2b^k>, <-2bok>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur athlete who has represented South Africa in international competitions, esp. in cricket or rugby.
spring chicken	1.
	syl	spring chick+en
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {springer}. a young chicken, tender for cooking, esp. one from two to ten months old.
spring chicken	2.
	syl	spring chick+en
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal. (usually used with a negative
	def	a young, inexperienced, or unsophisticated person.
spring-clean	1.
	syl	spring-clean
	pos	vb.
	def	to clean (a house) thoroughly: traditionally at the end of the winter. {~}
spring-clean	2.
	syl	spring-clean
	pos	vb.
	def	an instance of spring-cleaning. &- {@!spring-#!clean@.ing}
springe	ety	C13: related to Old English springan to #7spring 
springe	1.
	syl	springe
	pron	<sprinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a snare set to catch small wild animals or birds and consisting of a loop attached to a bent twig or branch under tension. {~}
springe	2.
	syl	springe
	pron	<sprinJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to set such a snare.
springe	3.
	syl	springe
	pron	<sprinJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch (small wild animals or birds) with such a snare.
springer	1.
	syl	spring+er
	pron	<1spriG*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {springing cow}. a cow about to give birth.
springer	2.
	syl	spring+er
	pron	<1spriG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that springs.
springer	3.a.
	syl	spring+er
	pron	<1spriG*>
	pos	n.
	def	the first and lowest stone of an arch.
springer	3.b.
	syl	spring+er
	pron	<1spriG*>
	pos	n.
	def	the impost of an arch.
springer spaniel	0.
	syl	spring+er span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of large spaniel with a wavy silky coat, usually black or liver and white in colour.
spring fever	0.
	syl	spring fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling of listlessness or liveliness experienced by many people at the onset of spring.
Springfield	1.
	syl	Spring+field
	pron	<1spriG2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Massachusetts, on the Connecticut River: the site of the U.S. arsenal and armoury (1794-1968), which developed the Springfield and Garand rifles. Pop.: 160358 (1973 est.).
Springfield	2.
	syl	Spring+field
	pron	<1spriG2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Missouri. Pop.: 128310 (1973 est.).
Springfield	3.
	syl	Spring+field
	pron	<1spriG2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Illinois, capital of the state: the home and burial place of Abraham Lincoln. Pop.: 91753 (1970).
Springfield rifle	0.
	syl	Spring+field ri+fle
	pos	n.
	def	a magazine-fed bolt-action breech-loading .30 calibre rifle formerly used by the U.S. Army.
springhaas	ety	from Afrikaans: spring hare
springhaas	infl
	or	springhase
	syl	spring+haas
	pron	<-2ha:z*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
springhase	infl
	head	springhaas
	or	springhaas
	syl	spring+ha+se
	pron	<-2ha:z*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
springhaas	0.
	syl	spring+haas
	pron	<1spriG2ha:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a S and E African nocturnal rodent, resembling a small kangaroo: family
springhalt	0.
	syl	spring+halt
	pron	<1spriG2hc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {stringhalt}.
springhead	0.
	syl	spring+head
	pron	<1spriG2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the source of a stream; spring.
springhouse	0.
	syl	spring+house
	pron	<1spriG2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a storehouse built over a spring for keeping dairy products and meat cool and fresh.
springing	0.
	syl	spring+ing
	pron	<1spriGiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the level where an arch or vault rises from a support. Also called: {spring, springing line, springing point}.
springlet	0.
	syl	spring+let
	pron	<1spriGlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spring; brooklet or rill.
spring lock	0.
	syl	spring lock
	pos	n.
	def	a type of lock having a spring-loaded bolt, a key being required only to unlock it.
spring onion	0.
	syl	spring on+ion
	pos	n.
	def	an immature form of the onion widely cultivated for its tiny bulb and long green leaves which are eaten in salads, etc. Also called: {green onion, scallion}.
Springs	0.
	syl	Springs
	pron	<spriGz>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E South Africa, in the Transvaal: developed around a coal mine established in 1885 and later became a major world gold-mining centre, now with uranium extraction. Pop.: 104090 (1970).
springtail	0.
	syl	spring+tail
	pron	<1spriG2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive wingless insect of the order having a forked springing organ with which it projects itself forward.
spring tide	1.
	syl	spring tide
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two tides that occur at or just after new moon and full moon when the gravitational attraction of the sun acts in the same direction as that of the moon, reinforcing it and causing the greatest rise in tidal level. The highest spring tides ({equinoctial springs}) occur at the equinoxes. Compare {neap tide}.
spring tide	2.
	syl	spring tide
	pos	n.
	def	any great rush or flood.
springtime	1.
	syl	spring+time
	pron	<1spriG2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spring+tide} (#!spr$I&n@!ta$Id). the season of spring.
springtime	2.
	syl	spring+time
	pron	<1spriG2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest, usually the most attractive, period of the existence of something.
springwood	0.
	syl	spring+wood
	pron	<1spriG2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood that is produced by a plant in the spring and early summer and consists of large thin-walled xylem cells. Compare {summerwood}.
springier	infl
	head	springy
	syl	spring:i+er
	pos	adj.
springiest	infl
	head	springy
	syl	spring:i+est.
	pos	adj.
springy	1.
	syl	spring:y
	pron	<1spriGi>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or characterized by resilience or bounce.
springy	2.
	syl	spring:y
	pron	<1spriGi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a place
	def	having many wells or springs of water.
springily	sub
	head	springy
	syl	spring:i+ly
	pos	adv.
springiness	sub
	head	springy
	syl	spring:i+ness
	pos	n.
sprinkle	ety	C14: probably from Middle Dutch sprenkelen; related to Old English spearca #7{spark %1}
sprinkle	1.
	syl	sprin+kle
	pron	<1spriGkL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to scatter (liquid, powder, etc.) in tiny particles or droplets over (something).
sprinkle	2.
	syl	sprin+kle
	pron	<1spriGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distribute over (something).
	exam	1	the field was sprinkled with flowers.
sprinkle	3.
	syl	sprin+kle
	pron	<1spriGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drizzle slightly.
sprinkle	4.
	syl	sprin+kle
	pron	<1spriGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sprinkling or a quantity that is sprinkled.
sprinkle	5.
	syl	sprin+kle
	pron	<1spriGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight drizzle.
sprinkler	1.
	syl	sprin+kler
	pron	<1spriGkl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device perforated with small holes that is attached to a garden hose or watering can and used to spray plants, lawns, etc., with water.
sprinkler	2.
	syl	sprin+kler
	pron	<1spriGkl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that sprinkles.
sprinkler	3.
	syl	sprin+kler
	pron	<1spriGkl*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sprinkler system}.
sprinkler system	0.
	syl	sprin+kler sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a fire-extinguishing system that releases water from overhead pipes through nozzles opened automatically by a rise in temperature.
sprinkling	0.
	syl	sprin+kling
	pron	<1spriGkliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a small quantity or amount.
	exam	1	a sprinkling of commonsense.
sprint	ety	C16: from Scandinavian; related to Old English gesprintan to emit, Old Norse spretta to jump up, Old High German sprinzan to jump up, Swedish sprata to kick
sprint	1.a.
	syl	sprint
	pron	<sprint>
	pos	n.
	def	a short race run at top speed, such as the 100 metres.
sprint	1.b.
	syl	sprint
	pron	<sprint>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast finishing run at the end of a longer race.
sprint	2.
	syl	sprint
	pron	<sprint>
	pos	n.
	def	any quick run.
sprint	3.
	syl	sprint
	pron	<sprint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go at top speed, as in running, cycling, etc.
sprinter	sub
	head	sprint
	syl	sprint+er
	pos	n.
sprit	ety	Old English spreot; related to Old High German spriuzen to support, Dutch spriet sprit, Norwegian spr*_yta 
sprit	0.
	syl	sprit
	pron	<sprit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light spar pivoted at the mast and crossing a fore-and-aft quadrilateral sail diagonally to the peak.
sprite	ety	C13: from Old French esprit, from Latin sp*_iritus #7spirit %1
sprite	1.
	syl	sprite
	pron	<sprIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in folklore
	def	a nimble elflike creature, esp. one associated with water.
sprite	2.
	syl	sprite
	pron	<sprIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dainty person.
spritsail	0.
	syl	sprit+sail
	pron	<1sprit2sAl>, Nautical <1sprits*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a sail extended by a sprit.
sprocket	ety	C16: of unknown origin
sprocket	1.
	syl	sprock+et
	pron	<1sprokit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sprocket wheel}. a relatively thin wheel having teeth projecting radially from the rim, esp. one that drives or is driven by a chain.
sprocket	2.
	syl	sprock+et
	pron	<1sprokit>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual tooth on such a wheel.
sprocket	3.
	syl	sprock+et
	pron	<1sprokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical wheel with teeth on one or both rims for pulling film through a camera or projector.
sprocket	4.
	syl	sprock+et
	pron	<1sprokit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wedge-shaped piece of wood used to extend a roof over the eaves.
sprout	ety	Old English spr*_utan; related to Middle High German spr*_uzen to sprout, Lettish sprausties to jostle
sprout	1.
	syl	sprout
	pron	<spraut>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a plant, seed, etc.
	def	to produce (new leaves, shoots, etc.).
sprout	2.
	syl	sprout
	pron	<spraut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to begin to grow or develop.
	exam	1	new office blocks are sprouting up all over the city.
sprout	3.
	syl	sprout
	pron	<spraut>
	pos	n.
	def	a newly grown shoot or bud.
sprout	4.
	syl	sprout
	pron	<spraut>
	pos	n.
	def	something that grows like a sprout.
sprout	5.
	syl	sprout
	pron	<spraut>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Brussels sprout}.
spruce	ety	C17: short for Spruce fir, from C14 Spruce Prussia, changed from Pruce, via Old French from Latin Prussia 
spruce	H1.1.
	syl	spruce
	pron	<spru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any coniferous tree of the N temperate genus cultivated for timber and for ornament: family They grow in a pyramidal shape and have needle-like leaves and light-coloured wood. See also {Norway spruce, blue spruce, white spruce, black spruce}.
spruce	H1.2.
	syl	spruce
	pron	<spru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
spruce	ety	C16: perhaps from Spruce leather a fashionable leather imported from Prussia; see #7{spruce %1}
spruce	H2.0.
	syl	spruce
	pron	<spru:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	neat, smart, and trim.
sprucely	sub
	head	spruce
	syl	spruce+ly
	pos	adv.
spruceness	sub
	head	spruce
	syl	spruce+ness
	pos	n.
spruce beer	0.
	syl	spruce beer
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink made of fermented molasses flavoured with spruce twigs and cones.
spruce pine	1.
	syl	spruce pine
	pos	n.
	def	a large pine tree, of the southeastern U.S.
spruce pine	2.
	syl	spruce pine
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar plants, such as certain pines, hemlocks, and spruces.
spruce up	0.
	syl	spruce up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make (oneself, a person, or thing) smart and neat.
sprue	ety	C19: of unknown origin
sprue	H1.1.
	syl	sprue
	pron	<spru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical channel in a mould through which plastic or molten metal is introduced or out of which it flows when the mould is filled.
sprue	H1.2.
	syl	sprue
	pron	<spru:>
	pos	n.
	def	plastic or metal that solidifies in a sprue.
sprue	ety	C19: from Dutch spruw; related to Middle Low German spr*"uwe tumour
sprue	H2.0.
	syl	sprue
	pron	<spru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic disease, esp. of tropical climates, characterized by flatulence, diarrhoea, frothy foul-smelling stools, and emaciation.
sprue	ety	C19: of unknown origin
sprue	H3.0.
	syl	sprue
	pron	<spru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	London dialect.
	def	an inferior type of asparagus.
spruik	ety	C20: of unknown origin &- #!spru+ik+er n.
spruik	0.
	syl	spru+ik
	pron	<1spru:ik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to speak in public (used esp. of a showman or salesman).
sprung	0.
	syl	sprung
	pron	<spr^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle or a past tense of {spring}.
sprung rhythm	0.
	syl	sprung rhythm
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a type of poetic rhythm characterized by metrical feet of irregular composition, each having one strongly stressed syllable, often the first, and an indefinite number of unstressed syllables.
spry	ety	C18: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish dialect spragg #7sprig 
sprier	infl
	head	spry
	syl	spri+er
	pos	adj.
spriest	infl
	head	spry
	syl	spri+est.
	pos	adj.
spry	0.
	syl	spry
	pron	<sprI>
	pos	adj.
	def	active and brisk; nimble.
spryly	sub
	head	spry
	syl	spry+ly
	pos	adv.
spryness	sub
	head	spry
	syl	spry+ness
	pos	n.
spt	0.
	syl	spt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	seaport.
spud	ety	C15 spudde short knife, of unknown origin; applied later to a digging tool, and hence to a potato
spud	1.
	syl	spud
	pos	sp^d; n.
	def	an informal word for {potato}.
spud	2.
	syl	spud
	pos	sp^d; n.
	def	a narrow-bladed spade for cutting roots, digging up weeds, etc.
spud	3.
	syl	spud
	pos	sp^d; n.
	def	Also called: {spudder}. a tool, resembling a chisel, for removing bark from trees.
spuds	infl
	head	spud
	syl	spuds
	pos	vb.
spudding	infl
	head	spud
	syl	spud+ding
	pos	vb.
spudded	infl
	head	spud
	syl	spud+ded.
	pos	vb.
spud	4.
	syl	spud
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (bark) or eradicate (weeds) with a spud.
spud	5.
	syl	spud
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drill the first foot of an oil-well.
spud-bashing	0.
	syl	spud-bash:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, chiefly military.
	def	the task of peeling potatoes, given as a punishment.
Spud Island	0.
	syl	Spud Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {Prince Edward Island}.
spues	infl
	head	spue
	syl	spues
	pos	vb.
spuing	infl
	head	spue
	syl	spu+ing
	pos	vb.
spued	infl
	head	spue
	syl	spued.
	pos	vb.
spue	0.
	syl	spue
	pron	<spju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic spelling of {spew}.
spuer	sub
	head	spue
	syl	spu+er
	pos	n.
spuggy	ety	variant of Scottish sprug, of obscure origin
spug	alt
	head	spuggy
	or	spuggy
	syl	spug
	pron	<spug>
	pos	n.
spuggies	infl
	head	spuggy
	or	spugs
	syl	spug+gies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spugs	infl
	head	spuggy
	or	spuggies
	syl	spugs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spuggy	0.
	or	spug
	syl	spug+gy
	pron	<1spugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northeast English dialect.
	def	a house sparrow.
spume	ety	C14: from Old French espume, from Latin sp*_uma; related to spuere to #7spew 
spume	1.
	syl	spume
	pron	<spju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	foam or surf, esp. on the sea; froth.
spume	2.
	syl	spume
	pron	<spju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to foam or froth.
spumous	sub
	head	spume
	or	spumy
	syl	spu+mous
	pos	adj.
spumy	sub
	head	spume
	or	spumous
	syl	spum:y
	pos	adj.
spumescent	0.
	syl	spu+mes+cent
	pron	<spju:1mesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or resembling foam or froth.
spumescence	sub
	head	spumescent
	syl	spu+1mes+cence
	pos	n.
spumone	ety	Italian, from spuma foam, #7spume 
spumoni	alt
	head	spumone
	or	spumone
	syl	spu+mo+ni
	pron	<spu:1m*uni>, Italian <spu1mo:nA>
	pos	n.
spumoni	infl
	head	spumone
	syl	spu+mo+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spumone	0.
	or	spumoni
	syl	spu+mo+ne
	pron	<spu:1m*uni>, Italian <spu1mo:nA>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy Italian ice cream, made in sections of different colouring, usually containing candied fruit and nuts.
spun	1.
	syl	spun
	pos	sp^n; vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {spin}.
spun	2.
	syl	spun
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or manufactured by spinning.
	exam	1	spun gold;
	exam	2	spun glass.
spunk	ety	C16 (in the sense: a spark): from Scottish Gaelic spong tinder, from Latin spongia  &- #!spunk@.y adj. &- #!spunk@.i+ly adv.
spunk	1.
	syl	spunk
	pron	<sp^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	courage or spirit.
spunk	2.
	syl	spunk
	pron	<sp^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo, Brit.
	def	a slang word for {semen}.
spunk	3.
	syl	spunk
	pron	<sp^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	touchwood or tinder.
spun silk	0.
	syl	spun silk
	pos	n.
	def	yarn or fabric made from silk waste.
spun sugar	0.
	syl	spun sug+ar
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another term for {candy floss}.
spun yarn	0.
	syl	spun yarn
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	small stuff made from rope yarns twisted together.
spur	ety	Old English spura; related to Old Norse spori, Old High German sporo 
spur	1.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed device or sharp spiked wheel fixed to the heel of a rider's boot to enable him to urge his horse on.
spur	2.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	anything serving to urge or encourage.
	exam	1	the increase in salary was a spur to their production.
spur	3.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp horny projection from the leg just above the claws in male birds, such as the domestic cock.
spur	4.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pointed process in any of various animals; calcar.
spur	5.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tubular extension at the base of the corolla in flowers such as larkspur.
spur	6.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a short or stunted branch of a tree.
spur	7.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge projecting laterally from a mountain or mountain range.
spur	8.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden prop or a masonry reinforcing pier.
spur	9.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {groyne}.
spur	10.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spur track}. a railway branch line or siding.
spur	11.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp cutting instrument attached to the leg of a gamecock.
on the spur of the moment	12.
	head	spur
	syl	on the spur of the moment.
	def	on impulse.
spurs	infl
	head	spur
	syl	spurs
	pos	vb.
spurring	infl
	head	spur
	syl	spur+ring
	pos	vb.
spurred	infl
	head	spur
	syl	spurred.
	pos	vb.
spur	13.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to goad or urge with or as if with spurs.
spur	14.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go or ride quickly; press on.
spur	15.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to injure or strike with a spur.
spur	16.
	syl	spur
	pron	<spR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a spur or spurs.
spurge	ety	C14: from Old French espurge, from espurgier to purge, from Latin expurg*_are to cleanse, from #7ex -%1#7+ purg*_are to #7purge 
spurge	0.
	syl	spurge
	pron	<spR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various euphorbiaceous plants of the genus that have milky sap and small flowers typically surrounded by conspicuous bracts. Some species have purgative properties.
wheel	alt
	head	spur gear
	or	spur gear
	syl	wheel
	pos	n.
spur gear	0.
	or	wheel
	syl	spur gear
	pos	n.
	def	a gear having involuted teeth either straight or helically cut on a cylindrical surface. Two such gears are used to transmit power between parallel shafts.
spurge laurel	0.
	syl	spurge lau+rel
	pos	n.
	def	See {{laurel} (sense 4)}.
spurious	ety	C17: from Latin spurius of illegitimate birth
spurious	1.
	syl	spu+ri+ous
	pron	<1spju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not genuine or real.
spurious	2.
	syl	spu+ri+ous
	pron	<1spju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant part or organ
	def	having the appearance of another part but differing from it in origin, development, or function; false.
	exam	1	a spurious fruit.
spurious	3.
	syl	spu+ri+ous
	pron	<1spju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of radiation
	def	produced at an undesired frequency by a transmitter, causing interference, etc.
spurious	4.
	syl	spu+ri+ous
	pron	<1spju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	illegitimate.
spuriously	sub
	head	spurious
	syl	spu+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
spuriousness	sub
	head	spurious
	syl	spu+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
spurn	ety	Old English spurnan; related to Old Norse sporna, Old High German spurnan, Latin spernere to despise, Lithuanian spiriu to kick
spurn	1.
	syl	spurn
	pron	<spR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reject (a person or thing) with contempt.
spurn	2.
	syl	spurn
	pron	<spR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by against
	def	to kick (at).
spurn	3.
	syl	spurn
	pron	<spR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of spurning.
spurn	4.
	syl	spurn
	pron	<spR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a kick or thrust.
spurner	sub
	head	spurn
	syl	spurn+er
	pos	n.
spurrier	0.
	syl	spur+ri+er
	pron	<1sp^ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a maker of spurs.
spurry	ety	C16: from Dutch spurrie, perhaps from Medieval Latin spergula; related to German Spergel 
spurrey	alt
	head	spurry
	or	spurry
	syl	spur+rey
	pron	<1sp^ri>
	pos	n.
spurries	infl
	head	spurry
	syl	spur+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spurry	0.
	or	spurrey
	syl	spur+ry
	pron	<1sp^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several low-growing caryophyllaceous plants of the European genus esp. having whorled leaves and small white flowers.
spurt	ety	C16: perhaps related to Middle High German spr*"utzen to squirt
spirt	alt
	head	spurt
	or	spurt
	syl	spirt
	pron	<spR:t>
	pos	vb.
spurt	1.
	or	spirt
	syl	spurt
	pron	<spR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gush or cause to gush forth in a sudden stream or jet.
spurt	2.
	or	spirt
	syl	spurt
	pron	<spR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a sudden effort.
spurt	3.
	or	spirt
	syl	spurt
	pron	<spR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden forceful stream or jet.
spurt	4.
	or	spirt
	syl	spurt
	pron	<spR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short burst of activity, speed, or energy.
sputnik	ety	C20: from Russian, literally: fellow traveller, from s- with+ put path+ -nik suffix indicating agent
sputnik	0.
	syl	sput+nik
	pron	<1sputnik>, <1sp^t->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of Soviet artificial satellites, {Sputnik 1} (launched in 1957) being the first man-made satellite to orbit the earth.
sputter	ety	C16: from Dutch sputteren, of imitative origin
sputter	1.
	syl	sput+ter
	pron	<1sp^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {splutter} (senses 1-3).
sputter	2.a.
	syl	sput+ter
	pron	<1sp^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which atoms of a solid are removed from its surface by the impact of high-energy ions, as in a discharge tube.
sputter	2.b.
	syl	sput+ter
	pron	<1sp^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to coat (a film of a metal) onto (a solid surface) by using this process.
sputter	3.
	syl	sput+ter
	pron	<1sp^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or noise of sputtering.
sputter	4.
	syl	sput+ter
	pron	<1sp^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	incoherent stammering speech.
sputter	5.
	syl	sput+ter
	pron	<1sp^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is ejected while sputtering.
sputterer	sub
	head	sputter
	syl	sput+ter+er
	pos	n.
sputum	ety	C17: from Latin: spittle, from spuere to spit out
sputa	infl
	head	sputum
	syl	spu+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sputum	1.
	syl	spu+tum
	pron	<1spju:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of salivary matter ejected from the mouth.
sputum	2.
	syl	spu+tum
	pron	<1spju:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	saliva ejected from the mouth mixed with mucus or pus exuded from the respiratory passages, as in bronchitis or bronchiectasis.
spy	ety	C13 spien, from Old French espier, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German speh*_on, Middle Dutch spien 
spies	infl
	head	spy
	syl	spies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
spy	1.
	syl	spy
	pron	<spI>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed by a state or institution to obtain secret information from rival countries, organizations, companies, etc.
spy	2.
	syl	spy
	pron	<spI>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps secret watch on others.
spy	3.
	syl	spy
	pron	<spI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a close view.
spy in the cab	4.
	head	spy
	syl	spy in the cab.
	def	an informal name for {tachograph. ~} {spies, spy+ing, spied}.
spy	5.
	syl	spy
	pron	<spI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on
	def	to keep a secret or furtive watch (on).
spy	6.
	syl	spy
	pron	<spI>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in espionage.
spy	7.
	syl	spy
	pron	<spI>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch sight of; descry.
spyglass	0.
	syl	spy+glass
	pron	<1spI2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a small telescope.
spy out	1.
	syl	spy out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover by careful observation.
	exam	1	to spy out a route.
spy out	2.
	syl	spy out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a close scrutiny of.
	exam	1	to spy out the land.
sq	ety	from Latin sequens 
sq	1.
	syl	sq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sequence.
sq	2.
	syl	sq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	square.
sqq	infl
	head	sq
	syl	sqq.
	mod	pl.
sq	3.
	syl	sq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	the following one.
Sq	1.
	syl	Sq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Squadron.
Sq	2.
	syl	Sq.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in place names
	def	Square.
Sqn Ldr	0.
	syl	Sqn. Ldr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	squadron leader.
sqq	ety	from Latin sequentia 
sqq	0.
	syl	sqq.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	the following ones.
squab	ety	C17: probably of Germanic origin; compare Swedish dialect sqvabb flabby skin, sqvabba fat woman, German Quabbe soft mass, Norwegian kvabb mud &- #!squab+by adj.
squabs	infl
	head	squab
	or	squab
	syl	squabs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squab	infl
	or	squabs
	syl	squab.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squab	1.
	syl	squab
	pron	<skwob>
	pos	n.
	def	a young unfledged bird, esp. a pigeon.
squab	2.
	syl	squab
	pron	<skwob>
	pos	n.
	def	a short fat person.
squab	3.a.
	syl	squab
	pron	<skwob>
	pos	n.
	def	a well-stuffed bolster or cushion.
squab	3.b.
	syl	squab
	pron	<skwob>
	pos	n.
	def	a sofa.
squab	4.
	syl	squab
	pron	<skwob>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	recently hatched and still unfledged.
squab	5.
	syl	squab
	pron	<skwob>
	pos	adj.
	def	short and fat.
squabble	ety	C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish dialect sqvabbel to quarrel
squabble	1.
	syl	squab+ble
	pron	<1skwobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to quarrel over a small matter.
squabble	2.
	syl	squab+ble
	pron	<1skwobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to disarrange (composed type).
squabble	3.
	syl	squab+ble
	pron	<1skwobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty quarrel.
squabble	4.
	syl	squab+ble
	pron	<1skwobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing fault in which a letter or letters are misplaced into an adjacent line.
squabbler	sub
	head	squabble
	syl	squab+bler
	pos	n.
squacco	ety	C17: Italian dialect
squaccos	infl
	head	squacco
	syl	squac+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squacco	0.
	syl	squac+co
	pron	<1skw@k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a S European heron, with a short thick neck and a buff-coloured plumage with white wings.
squad	ety	C17: from Old French esquade, from Old Spanish escuadra, from escuadrar to #7square, from the square formations used
squad	1.
	syl	squad
	pron	<skwod>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest military formation, typically comprising a dozen soldiers, used esp. as a drill formation.
squad	2.
	syl	squad
	pron	<skwod>
	pos	n.
	def	any small group of people engaged in a common pursuit.
squad	3.
	syl	squad
	pron	<skwod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a number of players from which a team is to be selected.
squadron	ety	C16: from Italian squadrone soldiers drawn up in square formation, from squadro #7square 
squadron	1.a.
	syl	squad+ron
	pron	<1skwodr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a naval fleet detached for a particular task.
squadron	1.b.
	syl	squad+ron
	pron	<1skwodr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of naval units usually of similar type and consisting of two or more divisions.
squadron	2.
	syl	squad+ron
	pron	<1skwodr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavalry unit comprising two or more troops, headquarters, and supporting arms.
squadron	3.
	syl	squad+ron
	pron	<1skwodr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic tactical and administrative air force unit comprising two or more flights.
squadron leader	0.
	syl	squad+ron lead+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank, between flight lieutenant and wing commander in the air forces of Britain and certain other countries.
squalene	ety	C20: from New Latin squalus genus name of the shark
squalene	0.
	syl	squa+lene
	pron	<1skwA2lEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a terpene first found in the liver of sharks but also present in the livers of most higher animals: an important precursor of cholesterol.
squalid	ety	C16: from Latin squ*_alidus, from squ*_al*_ere to be stiff with dirt
squalid	1.
	syl	squal+id
	pron	<1skwolid>
	pos	adj.
	def	dirty and repulsive, esp. as a result of neglect or poverty.
squalid	2.
	syl	squal+id
	pron	<1skwolid>
	pos	adj.
	def	sordid.
squalidity	sub
	head	squalid
	or	squalidness
	syl	squa+lid+i:ty
	pron	<skwo1liditi>
	pos	n.
squalidness	sub
	head	squalid
	or	squalidity
	syl	squal+id+ness
	pos	n.
squalidly	sub
	head	squalid
	syl	squal+id+ly
	pos	adv.
squall	ety	C18: perhaps a special use of #7squall %2
squall	H1.1.
	syl	squall
	pron	<skwc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden strong wind or brief turbulent storm.
squall	H1.2.
	syl	squall
	pron	<skwc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden commotion or show of temper.
squall	H1.3.
	syl	squall
	pron	<skwc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to blow in a squall.
squallish	sub
	head	squall
	syl	squall+ish
	pos	adj.
squally	sub
	head	squall
	syl	squal+ly
	pos	adj.
squall	ety	C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic skvala to shout; see #7squeal 
squall	H2.1.
	syl	squall
	pron	<skwc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cry noisily; yell.
squall	H2.2.
	syl	squall
	pron	<skwc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill or noisy yell or howl.
squaller	sub
	head	squall
	syl	squall+er
	pos	n.
squall line	0.
	syl	squall line
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow zone along a cold front along which squalls occur. See also {line squall}.
squalor	ety	C17: from Latin
squalor	0.
	syl	squal+or
	pron	<1skwol*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being squalid; disgusting dirt and filth.
squama	ety	C18: from Latin
squamae	infl
	head	squama
	syl	squa+mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squama	0.
	syl	squa+ma
	pron	<1skwAm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a scale or scalelike structure.
squamate	sub
	head	squama
	syl	squa+mate
	pron	<1skwA?!mAt>
	pos	adj.
squamation	1.
	syl	squa+ma+tion
	pron	<skwA1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of having or forming scales or squamae.
squamation	2.
	syl	squa+ma+tion
	pron	<skwA1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of scales in fishes or reptiles.
squamosal	1.
	syl	squa+mo+sal
	pron	<skw*1m*usL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin platelike paired bone in the skull of vertebrates: in mammals it forms part of the temporal bone.
squamosal	2.
	syl	squa+mo+sal
	pron	<skw*1m*usL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this bone.
squamosal	3.
	syl	squa+mo+sal
	pron	<skw*1m*usL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {squamous}.
squamous	ety	C16: from Latin squ*_am*_osus, from squ*_ama a scale
squamose	alt
	head	squamous
	or	squamous
	syl	squa+mose
	pron	<1skwAm*us>
	pos	adj.
squamous	1.
	or	squamose
	syl	squa+mous
	pron	<1skwAm*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	usage	of epithelium
	def	consisting of a single layer of flat platelike cells.
squamous	2.
	or	squamose
	syl	squa+mous
	pron	<1skwAm*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	covered with, formed of, or resembling scales.
squamously	sub
	head	squamous
	or	squamosely
	syl	squa+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
squamosely	sub
	head	squamous
	or	squamously
	syl	squa+mose+ly
	pos	adv.
squamousness	sub
	head	squamous
	or	squamoseness
	syl	squa+mous+ness
	pos	n.
squamoseness	sub
	head	squamous
	or	squamousness
	syl	squa+mose+ness
	pos	n.
squamulose	ety	C19: from Latin squ*_amula diminutive of squ*_ama a scale
squamulose	0.
	syl	squam:u+lose
	pron	<1skw@mju2l*us>, <-2l*uz>, <1skwA->
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants or their parts
	def	covered with minute scales.
squander	ety	C16: of unknown origin
squander	1.
	syl	squan+der
	pron	<1skwond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spend wastefully or extravagantly; dissipate.
squander	2.
	syl	squan+der
	pron	<1skwond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {scatter}.
squander	3.
	syl	squan+der
	pron	<1skwond*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	extravagance or dissipation.
squanderer	sub
	head	squander
	syl	squan+der+er
	pos	n.
squanderingly	sub
	head	squander
	syl	squan+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
square	ety	C13: from Old French esquare, from Vulgar Latin exquadra (unattested), from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ quadr*_are to make square; see #7quadrant 
square	1.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plane geometric figure having four equal sides and four right angles.
square	2.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	any object, part, or arrangement having this or a similar shape.
	exam	1	a square of carpet;
	exam	2	a square on a chess board.
square	3.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of name
	def	an open area in a town, sometimes including the surrounding buildings, which may form a square.
square	4.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the product of two equal factors; the second power.
	exam	1	the square of 2 is written 2%2.
square	5.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument having two strips of wood, metal, etc., set in the shape of a T or L, used for constructing or testing right angles.
square	6.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	the position of the blade of an oar perpendicular to the surface of the water just before and during a stroke.
square	7.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is old-fashioned in views, customs, appearance, etc.
square	8.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an aspect of about 90?% between two planets, etc. Compare {conjunction} (sense 5), {{opposition} (sense 9), {{trine} (sense 1)}.
square	9.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a standard, pattern, or rule.
back to square one	10.
	head	square
	syl	back to square one.
	def	indicating a return to the starting-point of an investigation, experiment, etc., because of failure, lack of progress, etc.
square	11.a.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	at right angles.
square	11.b.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	on equal terms.
square	11.c.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	honestly and openly.
square	12.a.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	not at right angles or not having a right angle.
square	12.b.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	not in order or agreement. {~}
square	13.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	being a square in shape.
square	14.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	having or forming one or more right angles or being at right angles to something.
square	15.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	square or rectangular in section.
	exam	1	a square bar.
square	16.a.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	denoting a measure of area of any shape.
	exam	1	a circle of four square feet.
square	16.b.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	immediately postpositive
	def	denoting a square having a specified length on each side.
	exam	1	a board four feet square contains 16 square feet.
square	17.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	fair and honest (esp. in the phrase {a square deal}) .
square	18.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	straight, even, or level.
	exam	1	a square surface.
square	19.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	at right angles to the wicket.
	exam	1	square leg.
square	20.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	in a straight line across the pitch.
	exam	1	a square pass.
square	21.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Nautical. of the sails of a square-rigger
	def	set at right angles to the keel.
square	22.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	old-fashioned in views, customs, appearance, etc.
square	23.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	stocky or sturdy.
	exam	1	square shoulders.
square	24.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having no remaining debts or accounts to be settled.
square	25.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a horse's gait
	def	sound, steady, or regular.
square	26.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	unequivocal or straightforward.
	exam	1	a square contradiction.
square	27.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	postpositive
	def	neat and tidy.
square meal	28.
	head	square
	syl	square meal.
	def	a balanced meal consisting of enough food to satisfy.
square peg (in a round hole) 	29.
	head	square
	syl	square peg (in a round hole) .
	def	a person or thing that is a misfit, such as an employee in a job for which he is unsuited.
square	30.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make into a square or similar shape.
square	31.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to raise (a number or quantity) to the second power.
square	32.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to test or adjust for deviation with respect to a right angle, plane surface, etc.
square	33.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off
	def	to divide into squares.
square	34.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to position so as to be rectangular, straight, or level.
	exam	1	square the shoulders.
square	35.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to settle (debts, accounts, etc.).
square	36.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to level (the score) in a game, etc.
square	37.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to agree or cause to agree.
	exam	1	your ideas don't square with mine.
square	38.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to turn (an oar) perpendicular to the surface of the water just before commencing a stroke.
square	39.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in canoeing
	def	to turn (a paddle) perpendicular to the direction of the canoe at the commence?!ment of a stroke. Compare {{feather} (sense 15)}.
square	40.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to arrange ( something), esp. by a corrupt method or come to an arrange?!ment with (someone), as by bribery.
	exam	1	he squared the speeding summons.
square the circle	41.
	head	square
	syl	square the circle.
	def	to attempt the impossible (in reference to the insoluble problem of constructing a square having exactly the same area as a given circle).
square	42.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in order to be square.
square	43.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at right angles.
square	44.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	in a straight line across the pitch.
	exam	1	pass the ball square.
square	45.
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	squarely.
square	xref
	syl	square
	pron	<skwe*>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {square away, square off, square up}.
squareness	sub
	head	square
	syl	square+ness
	pos	n.
squarer	sub
	head	square
	syl	squar+er
	pos	n.
square away	1.
	syl	square a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to set the sails of (a square-rigger) at right angles to the keel.
square away	2.
	syl	square a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to make neat and tidy.
square-bashing	0.
	syl	square-bash:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. military slang.
	def	drill on a barrack square.
square bracket	ety	, used to enclose a section of writing or printing to separate it from the main text.
square bracket	1.
	syl	square brack+et
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of characters
square bracket	2.
	syl	square brack+et
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bracket}. either of these characters used as a sign of aggregation in mathematical or logical expressions.
square dance	1.
	syl	square dance
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	any of various formation dances, such as a quadrille, in which the couples form squares.
square-dance	infl
	head	square dance
	syl	square-dance.
	pos	vb.
square dance	2.
	syl	square dance
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform such a dance.
square-dancer	sub
	head	square dance
	syl	square-2danc:er
	pos	n.
square knot	0.
	syl	square knot
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reef knot}.
square leg	1.
	syl	square leg
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielding position on the on side approximately at right angles to the batsman.
square leg	2.
	syl	square leg
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a person who fields in this position.
squarely	1.
	syl	square+ly
	pron	<1skwe*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a direct way; straight.
	exam	1	he hit me squarely on the nose.
squarely	2.
	syl	square+ly
	pron	<1skwe*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an honest, frank, and just manner.
squarely	3.
	syl	square+ly
	pron	<1skwe*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	at right angles.
square matrix	0.
	syl	square ma+trix
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a matrix in which the number of rows is equal to the number of columns.
square measure	0.
	syl	square meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a unit or system of units for measuring areas.
square number	0.
	syl	square num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an integer, such as 1, 4, 9, or 16, that is the square of an integer.
square off	0.
	syl	square off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assume a posture of offence or defence, as in boxing.
square piano	0.
	syl	square pi+an:o
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an obsolete form of piano, horizontally strung and with an oblong frame.
square-rigged	0.
	syl	square-rigged
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	rigged with square sails.
square-rigger	0.
	syl	square-rig:ger
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a square-rigged ship.
square root	0.
	syl	square root
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity that when multiplied by itself gives a given number or quantity.
	exam	1	2 is the square root of 4, usually written $/#800803 4, $/#800804 4, 4%1%2#800805 .
square sail	0.
	syl	square sail
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rectangular or square sail set on a horizontal yard rigged more or less athwartships.
square shooter	0.
	syl	square shoot+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	an honest or frank person.
square shooting	sub
	head	square shooter
	syl	square shoot+ing
	pos	n.
square tin	0.
	syl	square tin
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a medium-sized loaf having a crusty top, baked in a tin with a square base.
square up	1.
	syl	square up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pay or settle (bills, debts, etc.).
square up	2.
	syl	square up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to arrange or be arranged satisfactorily.
square up	3.
	syl	square up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to prepare to be confronted (with), esp. courageously.
square up	4.
	syl	square up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (a drawing) by aid of a network of squares.
squarrose	ety	C18: from Latin squarr*_osus scabby
squarrose	1.
	syl	squar+rose
	pron	<1skw@r*uz>, <1skwo->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a rough surface, caused by the presence of projecting hairs, scales, etc.
squarrose	2.
	syl	squar+rose
	pron	<1skw@r*uz>, <1skwo->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having or relating to overlapping parts that are pointed or recurved.
	exam	1	squarrose bracts.
squash	ety	C16: from Old French esquasser, from Vulgar Latin exquass*_are (unattested), from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ quass*_are to shatter
squash	H1.1.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to press or squeeze or be pressed or squeezed in or down so as to crush, distort, or pulp.
squash	H1.2.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress or overcome.
squash	H1.3.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to humiliate or crush (a person), esp. with a disconcerting retort.
squash	H1.4.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sucking, splashing, or squelching sound.
squash	H1.5.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by in or into
	def	to enter or insert in a confined space. {~}
squash	H1.6.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a still drink made from fruit juice or fruit syrup diluted with water.
squash	H1.7.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	def	a crush, esp. of people in a confined space.
squash	H1.8.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	def	something that is squashed.
squash	H1.9.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or sound of squashing or the state of being squashed.
squash	H1.10.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {squash rackets, squash racquets}. a game for two or four players played in an enclosed court with a small rubber ball and light long-handled rackets. The ball may be hit against any of the walls but must hit the facing wall at a point above a horizontal line. See also {rackets}.
squash	H1.11.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {squash tennis}. a similar game played with larger rackets and a larger pneumatic ball.
squasher	sub
	head	squash
	syl	squash+er
	pos	n.
squash	ety	C17: from Narragansett askuta?!squash, literally: green vegetable eaten green
squashes	infl
	head	squash
	or	squash
	syl	squash:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squash	infl
	or	squashes
	syl	squash.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squash	H2.1.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various marrow-like cucurbitaceous plants of the genus esp. and the fruits of which have a hard rind surrounding edible flesh.
squash	H2.2.
	syl	squash
	pron	<skwoS>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants, eaten as a vegetable.
squash bug	0.
	syl	squash bug
	pos	n.
	def	any of various heteropterous insects of the family esp. a North American species, which is a pest of squash, pumpkin, and related plants.
squashier	infl
	head	squashy
	syl	squash:i+er
	pos	adj.
squashiest	infl
	head	squashy
	syl	squash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
squashy	1.
	syl	squash:y
	pron	<1skwoSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily squashed; pulpy.
	exam	1	a squashy peach.
squashy	2.
	syl	squash:y
	pron	<1skwoSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	soft and wet; marshy.
	exam	1	squashy ground.
squashy	3.
	syl	squash:y
	pron	<1skwoSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a squashed appearance.
	exam	1	a squashy face.
squashily	sub
	head	squashy
	syl	squash:i+ly
	pos	adv.
squashiness	sub
	head	squashy
	syl	squash:i+ness
	pos	n.
squat	ety	C13: from Old French esquater, from es- #7ex -%1#7+ catir to press together, from Vulgar Latin coact*_ire (unattested), from Latin c*_ogere to compress, from #7co -#7+ agere to drive
squats	infl
	head	squat
	syl	squats
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
squatting	infl
	head	squat
	syl	squat+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
squatted	infl
	head	squat
	syl	squat+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
squat	1.
	syl	squat
	pron	<skwot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rest in a crouching position with the knees bent and the weight on the feet.
squat	2.
	syl	squat
	pron	<skwot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to crouch down, esp. in order to hide.
squat	3.
	syl	squat
	pron	<skwot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to occupy land to which the occupant has no legal title.
squat	4.
	syl	squat
	pron	<skwot>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {squat+ty} (#!skw$At$I). short and broad.
	exam	1	a squat chair.
squat	5.
	syl	squat
	pron	<skwot>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	a squatting position.
squat	6.
	syl	squat
	pron	<skwot>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	a house occupied by squatters.
squatly	sub
	head	squat
	syl	squat+ly
	pos	adv.
squatness	sub
	head	squat
	syl	squat+ness
	pos	n.
squatter	1.
	syl	squat+ter
	pron	<1skwot*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a person who occupies land wrongfully.
squatter	2.a.
	syl	squat+ter
	pron	<1skwot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who occupies a tract of land, esp. pastoral land, as tenant of the Crown.
squatter	2.b.
	syl	squat+ter
	pron	<1skwot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a farmer of sheep or cattle on a large scale.
squatter sovereignty	0.
	syl	squat+ter sov+er+eign+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a contemptuous term for {popular sovereignty}, used by its critics.
squattocracy	ety	C19: from #7squatter +-#7cracy 
squattocracy	0.
	syl	squat+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<skwo1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	squatters (see sense 2b.) collectively, regarded as rich and influential.
squaw	ety	C17: of Algonquian origin; compare Natick squa female creature
squaw	1.
	syl	squaw
	pron	<skwc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American Indian woman.
squaw	2.
	syl	squaw
	pron	<skwc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, usually facetious.
	def	a woman or wife.
squawk	ety	C19: of imitative origin
squawk	1.
	syl	squawk
	pron	<skwc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud raucous cry; screech.
squawk	2.
	syl	squawk
	pron	<skwc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a loud complaint or protest.
squawk	3.
	syl	squawk
	pron	<skwc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter a squawk or with a squawk.
squawk	4.
	syl	squawk
	pron	<skwc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complain loudly.
squawker	sub
	head	squawk
	syl	squawk+er
	pos	n.
squaw man	0.
	syl	squaw man
	pos	n.
	def	a White or other non-Indian married to a North American Indian woman.
squeak	ety	C17: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Swedish skv*"aka to croak
squeak	1.
	syl	squeak
	pron	<skwEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a short shrill cry or high-pitched sound.
squeak	2.
	syl	squeak
	pron	<skwEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an escape (esp. in the phrases {narrow squeak, near squeak}) .
squeak	3.
	syl	squeak
	pron	<skwEk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a squeak.
squeak	4.
	syl	squeak
	pron	<skwEk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to pass with only a narrow margin.
	exam	1	to squeak through an examination.
squeak	5.
	syl	squeak
	pron	<skwEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to confess information about oneself or another.
squeak	6.
	syl	squeak
	pron	<skwEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter with a squeak.
squeaker	sub
	head	squeak
	syl	squeak+er
	pos	n.
squeaky	sub
	head	squeak
	syl	squeak:y
	pos	adj.
squeal	ety	C13 squelen, of imitative origin
squeal	1.
	syl	squeal
	pron	<skwEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a high shrill yelp, as of pain.
squeal	2.
	syl	squeal
	pron	<skwEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a screaming sound, as of tyres when a car brakes suddenly.
squeal	3.
	syl	squeal
	pron	<skwEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter a squeal or with a squeal.
squeal	4.
	syl	squeal
	pron	<skwEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to confess information about another.
squeal	5.
	syl	squeal
	pron	<skwEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to complain or protest loudly.
squealer	sub
	head	squeal
	syl	squeal+er
	pos	n.
squeamish	ety	C15: from Anglo-French escoymous, of unknown origin
squeamish	1.
	syl	squeam+ish
	pron	<1skwEmiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily sickened or nauseated, as by the sight of blood.
squeamish	2.
	syl	squeam+ish
	pron	<1skwEmiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily shocked; fastidious or prudish.
squeamish	3.
	syl	squeam+ish
	pron	<1skwEmiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily frightened.
	exam	1	squeamish about spiders.
squeamishly	sub
	head	squeamish
	syl	squeam+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
squeamishness	sub
	head	squeamish
	syl	squeam+ish+ness
	pos	n.
squeegee	ety	C19: probably of imitative origin, influenced by #7squeeze 
squilgee	alt
	head	squeegee
	or	squeegee
	syl	squil+gee
	pos	n.
squeegee	1.
	or	squilgee
	syl	squee+gee
	pron	<1skwEJE>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement with a rubber blade used for wiping away surplus water from a surface, such as a windowpane.
squeegee	2.
	or	squilgee
	syl	squee+gee
	pron	<1skwEJE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar devices used in photography for pressing the water out of wet prints or negatives or for squeezing prints onto a glazing surface.
squeegees	infl
	head	squeegee
	syl	squee+gees
	pos	vb.
squeegeeing	infl
	head	squeegee
	syl	squee+gee+ing
	pos	vb.
squeegeed	infl
	head	squeegee
	syl	squee+geed.
	pos	vb.
squeegee	3.
	or	squilgee
	syl	squee+gee
	pron	<1skwEJE>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (water or other liquid) from (something) by use of a squeegee.
squeegee	4.
	or	squilgee
	syl	squee+gee
	pron	<1skwEJE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to press down (a photographic print, etc.) with a squeegee.
squeeze	ety	C16: from Middle English queysen to press, from Old English cw*_ysan 
squeeze	1.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to grip or press firmly, esp. so as to crush or distort; compress.
squeeze	2.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to crush or press (something) so as to extract (a liquid).
	exam	1	to squeeze the juice from an orange;
	exam	2	to squeeze an orange.
squeeze	3.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to apply gentle pressure to, as in affection or reassurance.
	exam	1	he squeezed her hand.
squeeze	4.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to push or force in a confined space.
	exam	1	to squeeze six lettuces into one box;
	exam	2	to squeeze through a crowd.
squeeze	5.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hug closely.
squeeze	6.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to oppress with exacting demands, such as excessive taxes.
squeeze	7.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exert pressure on (someone) in order to extort (something).
	exam	1	to squeeze money out of a victim by blackmail.
squeeze	8.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to yield under pressure.
squeeze	9.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an impression of (a coin, etc.) in a soft substance.
squeeze	10.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	to lead a card that forces (opponents) to discard potentially winning cards.
squeeze	11.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of squeezing or of being squeezed.
squeeze	12.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a hug or handclasp.
squeeze	13.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a crush of people in a confined space.
squeeze	14.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a condition of restricted credit imposed by a government to counteract price inflation.
squeeze	15.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an impression, esp. of a coin, etc., made in a soft substance.
squeeze	16.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an amount extracted by squeezing.
	exam	1	add a squeeze of lemon juice.
squeeze	17.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	pressure brought to bear in order to extort something (esp. in the phrase {put the squeeze on}) .
squeeze	18.
	syl	squeeze
	pron	<skwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {squeeze play}. a manoeuvre that forces opponents to discard potentially winning cards.
squeezable	sub
	head	squeeze
	syl	squeez+a:ble
	pos	adj.
squeezer	sub
	head	squeeze
	syl	squeez+er
	pos	n.
squeeze-box	0.
	syl	squeeze-box
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {concertina, accordion}.
squelch	ety	C17: of imitative origin
squelch	1.
	syl	squelch
	pron	<skwelC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk laboriously through soft wet material or with wet shoes, making a sucking noise.
squelch	2.
	syl	squelch
	pron	<skwelC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make such a noise.
squelch	3.
	syl	squelch
	pron	<skwelC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush completely; squash.
squelch	4.
	syl	squelch
	pron	<skwelC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to silence, as by a crushing retort.
squelch	5.
	syl	squelch
	pron	<skwelC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Electronics.
	usage	n.@T
	def	a circuit that cuts off the audio-frequency amplifier of a radio receiver in the absence of an input signal, in order to suppress background noise.
squelch	6.
	syl	squelch
	pron	<skwelC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	n.@T
	def	a crush?!ing remark.
squelcher	sub
	head	squelch
	syl	squelch+er
	pos	n.
squelchingly	sub
	head	squelch
	syl	squelch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
squeteague	ety	C19: from Narragansett pesukwiteag, literally: they give glue; so called because glue is made from them
squeteague	infl
	or	squeteagues
	syl	sque+teague
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squeteagues	infl
	head	squeteague
	or	squeteague
	syl	sque+teagues.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squeteague	0.
	syl	sque+teague
	pron	<skwi1tEg>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various sciaenid food fishes of the genus esp. of the North American coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
squib	ety	C16: probably imitative of a quick light explosion
squib	1.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	def	a firework, usually having a tube filled with gunpowder, that burns with a hissing noise and culminates in a small explosion.
squib	2.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	def	a firework that does not explode because of a fault; dud.
squib	3.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	def	a short witty attack; lampoon.
squib	4.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	def	an electric device for firing a rocket engine.
squib	5.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an insignificant person.
squib	6.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a coward.
damp squib	7.
	head	squib
	syl	damp squib.
	def	something intended but failing to impress. {~} {squibs, squib+bing, squibbed}.
squib	8.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sound, move, or explode like a squib.
squib	9.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to let off or shoot a squib.
squib	10.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	def	to write a squib against (someone).
squib	11.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in a quick irregular fashion.
squib	12.
	syl	squib
	pron	<skwib>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to behave in a cowardly fashion.
squid	ety	C17: of unkown origin
squids	alt
	head	squid
	or	squid
	syl	squids.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squid	1.
	or	squids
	syl	squid
	pron	<skwid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various fast-moving pelagic cephalopod molluscs of the genera etc., of most seas, having a torpedo-shaped body ranging from about 10 centimetres to 16.5 metres long and a pair of triangular tail fins: order (deca?!pods). See also {cuttlefish. ~} {squids, squid+ding, squid+ded}.
squid	2.
	or	squids
	syl	squid
	pron	<skwid>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a parachute
	def	to assume an elongated squidlike shape due to excess air pressure.
squiffy	ety	C19: of unknown origin
squiffier	infl
	head	squiffy
	syl	squif+fi+er
	pos	adj.
squiffiest	infl
	head	squiffy
	syl	squif+fi+est.
	pos	adj.
squiffy	0.
	syl	squif+fy
	pron	<1skwifi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	slightly drunk.
squiggle	ety	C19: perhaps a blend of #7squirm+wiggle 
squiggle	1.
	syl	squig+gle
	pron	<1skwigL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or movement in the form of a wavy line; curlicue.
squiggle	2.
	syl	squig+gle
	pron	<1skwigL>
	pos	n.
	def	an illegible scrawl.
squiggle	3.
	syl	squig+gle
	pron	<1skwigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wriggle.
squiggle	4.
	syl	squig+gle
	pron	<1skwigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form or draw squiggles.
squiggle	5.
	syl	squig+gle
	pron	<1skwigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make into squiggles.
squiggler	sub
	head	squiggle
	syl	squig+gler
	pos	n.
squiggly	sub
	head	squiggle
	syl	squig+gly
	pos	adj.
squilgee	ety	C19: perhaps from #7squeegee, influenced by #7squelch 
squilgee	0.
	syl	squil+gee
	pron	<1skwilJE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {squeegee}.
squill	ety	C14: from Latin squilla sea onion, from Greek skilla, of obscure origin
squill	1.
	syl	squill
	pron	<skwil>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sea squill}.
squill	2.
	syl	squill
	pron	<skwil>
	pos	n.
	def	the bulb of the sea squill, which is sliced, dried, and used medicinally, as an expectorant.
squill	3.
	syl	squill
	pron	<skwil>
	pos	n.
	def	any Old World liliaceous plant of the genus such as ({spring squill}) of Europe, having small blue or purple flowers.
squilla	ety	C16: from Latin squilla shrimp, of obscure origin
squillas	infl
	head	squilla
	or	squillae
	syl	squil+las
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squillae	infl
	head	squilla
	or	squillas
	syl	squil+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squilla	0.
	syl	squil+la
	pron	<1skwil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any mantis shrimp of the genus
squinch	ety	C15: from obsolete scunch, from Middle English sconcheon, from Old French escoinson, from es- #7ex -%1#7+ coin corner
squinch	0.
	syl	squinch
	pron	<skwinC>
	pos	n.
	def	a small arch, corbelling, etc., across an internal corner of a tower, used to support a superstructure such as a spire. Also called: {squinch arch}.
squint	ety	C14: short for #7asquint 
squint	1.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to cross or partly close (the eyes).
squint	2.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a squint.
squint	3.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look or glance sideways or askance. {~}
squint	4.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	def	the nontechnical name for {strabismus}.
squint	5.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of squinting; glimpse.
squint	6.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {hagioscope}. a narrow oblique opening in a wall or pillar of a church to permit a view of the main altar from a side aisle or transept. {~}
squint	7.
	syl	squint
	pron	<skwint>
	pos	vb.
	def	having a squint.
squinter	sub
	head	squint
	syl	squint+er
	pos	n.
squinty	sub
	head	squint
	syl	squint:y
	pos	adj.
squint-eyed	1.
	syl	squint-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a squint.
squint-eyed	2.
	syl	squint-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	looking sidelong.
squire	ety	C13: from Old French esquier; see #7esquire 
squire	1.
	syl	squire
	pron	<skwI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a country gentleman in England, esp. the main landowner in a rural community.
squire	2.
	syl	squire
	pron	<skwI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Feudal history.
	def	a young man of noble birth, who attended upon a knight.
squire	3.
	syl	squire
	pron	<skwI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a man who courts or escorts a woman.
squire	4.
	syl	squire
	pron	<skwI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a term of address used by one man to another, esp., unless ironic, to a member of a higher social class.
squire	5.
	syl	squire
	pron	<skwI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a man
	def	to escort a woman.
squirarchy	alt
	head	squirearchy
	or	squirearchy
	syl	squir+ar+chy
	pron	<1skwI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
squirearchies	infl
	head	squirearchy
	syl	squire+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squirearchy	1.
	or	squirarchy
	syl	squire+ar+chy
	pron	<1skwI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by squires.
squirearchy	2.
	or	squirarchy
	syl	squire+ar+chy
	pron	<1skwI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	squires collectively, esp. as a political or social force.
squirearchal	sub
	head	squirearchy
	or	squirearchical
	syl	squire+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
squirarchal	sub
	head	squirearchy
	or	squirarchical
	syl	squir+1ar+chal
	pos	adj.
squirearchical	sub
	head	squirearchy
	or	squirearchal
	syl	squire+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
squirarchical	sub
	head	squirearchy
	or	squirarchal
	syl	squir+1ar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
squireen	ety	C19: from #7squire+ -een, Irish diminutive suffix
squireling	alt
	head	squireen
	or	squireen
	syl	squire+ling
	pron	<1skwI*liG>
	pos	n.
squireen	0.
	or	squireling
	syl	squi+reen
	pron	<skwI1rEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a petty squire.
squirm	ety	C17: of imitative origin (perhaps influenced by #7worm) 
squirm	1.
	syl	squirm
	pron	<skwR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move with a wriggling motion; writhe.
squirm	2.
	syl	squirm
	pron	<skwR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel deep mental discomfort, guilt, embarrassment, etc.
squirm	3.
	syl	squirm
	pron	<skwR:m>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a squirming movement.
squirmer	sub
	head	squirm
	syl	squirm+er
	pos	n.
squirmingly	sub
	head	squirm
	syl	squirm+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
squirmy	sub
	head	squirm
	syl	squirm:y
	pos	adj.
squirrel	ety	C14: from Old French esquireul, from Late Latin sci*_urus, from Greek skiouros, from skia shadow+ oura tail
squirrels	infl
	head	squirrel
	or	squirrel
	syl	squir+rels
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squirrel	infl
	or	squirrels
	syl	squir+rel.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squirrel	1.
	syl	squir+rel
	pron	<1skwir*l>, U.S. <1skwR:r*l>, <1skw^r->
	pos	n.
	def	any arboreal sciurine rodent of the genus such as ({red squirrel}) or ({grey squirrel}) , having a bushy tail and feeding on nuts, seeds, etc.
squirrel	2.
	syl	squir+rel
	pron	<1skwir*l>, U.S. <1skwR:r*l>, <1skw^r->
	pos	n.
	def	any other rodent of the family such as a ground squirrel or a marmot.
squirrel	3.
	syl	squir+rel
	pron	<1skwir*l>, U.S. <1skwR:r*l>, <1skw^r->
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of such an animal.
squirrel	4.
	syl	squir+rel
	pron	<1skwir*l>, U.S. <1skwR:r*l>, <1skw^r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who hoards things.
squirrel-like	sub
	head	squirrel
	syl	squir:rel-2like
	pos	adj.
squirrel cage	1.
	syl	squir+rel cage
	pos	n.
	def	a cage consisting of a cylindrical framework that is made to rotate by a small animal running inside the framework.
squirrel cage	2.
	syl	squir+rel cage
	pos	n.
	def	a repetitive purposeless task, way of life, etc.
squirrel cage	3.
	syl	squir+rel cage
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {squirrel-cage motor}. the rotor of an induction motor with a cylindrical winding having copper bars around the periphery parallel to the axis.
squirrel cage	4.
	syl	squir+rel cage
	pos	n.
	def	an electric fan with many long narrow blades arranged in parallel so as to form a cylinder about an axis around which they spin.
squirrel corn	0.
	syl	squir+rel corn
	pos	n.
	def	a North American plant, having yellow flowers and tubers resembling grains of corn: family Also called: {colicweed}.
squirrelfish	infl
	or	squirrelfishes
	syl	squir:rel+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squirrelfishes	infl
	head	squirrelfish
	or	squirrelfish
	syl	squir:rel+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squirrelfish	0.
	syl	squir:rel+fish
	pron	<1skwir*l2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical marine brightly coloured teleost fish of the family
squirrel monkey	1.
	syl	squir+rel mon+key
	pos	n.
	def	a small New World monkey, of N South American forests, having a yellowish-green coat and orange feet and limbs.
red-backed squirrel monkey	2.
	head	squirrel monkey
	syl	red-backed squirrel monkey.
	def	a related species, of Central America, having a reddish coat and dark brown limbs.
squirrel-tail grass	0.
	syl	squir:rel-tail grass
	pos	n.
	def	an annual grass, of salt marsh margins of Europe, having bushy awns.
squirt	ety	C15: of imitative origin
squirt	1.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force (a liquid) or (of a liquid) to be forced out of a narrow opening.
squirt	2.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or spatter with liquid so ejected.
squirt	3.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a jet or amount of liquid so ejected.
squirt	4.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of squirting.
squirt	5.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used for squirting.
squirt	6.a.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as insignificant or contemptible.
squirt	6.b.
	syl	squirt
	pron	<skwR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short person.
squirter	sub
	head	squirt
	syl	squirt+er
	pos	n.
squirt gun	0.
	syl	squirt gun
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {water pistol}.
squirting cucumber	0.
	syl	squirt+ing cu+cum+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a hairy cucurbitaceous plant, of the Mediterranean region, having a fruit that discharges its seeds explosively when ripe.
squish	ety	C17: of imitative origin
squish	1.
	syl	squish
	pron	<skwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush, esp. so as to make a soft splashing noise.
squish	2.
	syl	squish
	pron	<skwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of mud, etc.
	def	to make a splashing noise.
	exam	1	the ground squishes as you tread.
squish	3.
	syl	squish
	pron	<skwiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft squashing sound.
	exam	1	the ripe peach fell with a squish.
squishy	sub
	head	squish
	syl	squish:y
	pos	adj.
squit	ety	C19: dialectal variant of #7squirt 
squit	1.
	syl	squit
	pron	<skwit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an insignificant person.
squit	2.
	syl	squit
	pron	<skwit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
squiz	ety	C20: perhaps a blend of #7squint and #7quiz 
squizzes	infl
	head	squiz
	syl	squiz:zes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
squiz	0.
	syl	squiz
	pron	<skwiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a look or glance, esp. an inquisitive one.
sr	0.
	syl	sr
	qual	Maths. abbrev. for
	def	steradian.
Sr	0.
	syl	Sr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	strontium.
Sr	alt
	or	Sr
	syl	Sr
Sr	1.
	or	Sr
	syl	Sr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	after a name
	def	senior.
Sr	2.
	or	Sr
	syl	Sr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Se?~nor.
Sr	3.
	or	Sr
	syl	Sr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sir.
Sr	4.
	or	Sr
	syl	Sr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sister (religious).
Sra	alt
	or	Sra
	syl	Sra
Sra	0.
	or	Sra
	syl	Sra.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Se?~nora.
Srbija	0.
	syl	Sr+bi+ja
	pron	<1s%@rbija>
	pos	n.
	def	the Serbian name for {Serbia}.
SRC	0.
	syl	S.R.C.
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	Science Research Council.
SRCN	0.
	syl	S.R.C.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	State Registered Children's Nurse.
S-R connection	0.
	syl	S-R con+nec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	stimulus-response connection; the basic unit of learning according to behaviourist learning theory. See also {reflex arc}.
sri	ety	literally: majesty, holiness
sri	1.
	syl	sri
	pron	<SrE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the consort of Vishnu.
sri	2.
	syl	sri
	pron	<SrE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a title of honour used when addressing a distinguished Hindu.
Sri Lanka	0.
	syl	Sri Lan+ka
	pron	<1sri> <1l@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S Asia, occupying the island of Ceylon: settled by the Sinhalese from S India in about 550 #7b.c. ; became a British colony 1802; gained independence in 1948, becoming a republic within the Commonwealth in 1970. Exports include tea, cocoa, cinnamon, and copra. Languages: Sinhalese, Tamil, and English. Religion: Hinayana Buddhist majority. Currency: Sri Lanka rupee. Capital: Colombo. Pop.: 13986000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 65610 sq. km (25332 sq. miles). Official name (since 1978): {Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka}. Former name (until 1970): {Ceylon}.
Srinagar	0.
	syl	Sri+na+gar
	pron	<srE1n^g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N India, the summer capital of the state of Jammu and Kashmir, at an altitude of 1600 m (5250 ft.) on the Jhelum River: seat of the University of Jammu and Kashmir (1948). Pop.: 403413 (1971).
SRN	0.
	syl	S.R.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	State Registered Nurse.
SRO	1.
	syl	S.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	standing room only.
SRO	2.
	syl	S.R.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Brit.
	def	Statutory Rules and Orders.
Srta	alt
	or	Srta
	syl	Srta
Srta	0.
	or	Srta
	syl	Srta.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Se?~norita.
SS	ety	German Schutzstaffel protection squad
SS	1.
	syl	SS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saints.
SS	2.
	syl	SS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	a paramilitary organization within the Nazi party that provided Hitler's bodyguard, security forces, concentration camp guards, etc.
SS	3.
	syl	SS
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	steamship.
ss	0.
	syl	ss.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sections.
SS	1.
	syl	S.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	steamship.
SS	2.
	syl	S.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sunday school.
SSB	0.
	syl	S.S.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	single sideband (transmission).
SSC	1.
	syl	S.S.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in India
	def	Secondary School Certificate.
SSC	2.
	syl	S.S.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Scotland
	def	solicitor to the Supreme Court.
SSE	0.
	syl	SSE
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	south-southeast.
SSM	0.
	syl	SSM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	surface-to-surface missile.
SSN	0.
	syl	SSN
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	severely subnormal; used of a person of very limited intelligence who needs special schooling.
SSR	0.
	syl	SSR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Soviet Socialist Republic.
SST	0.
	syl	SST
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	supersonic transport.
SSW	0.
	syl	SSW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	south-southwest.
st	1.
	syl	st.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	stanza.
st	2.
	syl	st.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	statute.
st	3.
	syl	st.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Cricket.
	def	stumped by.
St	alt
	or	St
	syl	St
St	1.
	or	St
	syl	St.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Saint (all entries that are usually preceded by are in this dictionary listed alphabetically under {Saint) }.
St	2.
	or	St
	syl	St.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	statute.
St	3.
	or	St
	syl	St.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Strait.
St	4.
	or	St
	syl	St.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Street.
st	0.
	syl	s.t.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	short ton.
-st	0.
	syl	-st
	pos	suffix.
	def	variant of {{-est%2}}.
sta	1.
	syl	sta.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	station.
sta	2.
	syl	sta.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	stationary.
stab	ety	C14: from stabbe stab wound; probably related to Middle English stob stick
stabs	infl
	head	stab
	syl	stabs
	pos	vb.
stabbing	infl
	head	stab
	syl	stab+bing
	pos	vb.
stabbed	infl
	head	stab
	syl	stabbed.
	pos	vb.
stab	1.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce or injure with a sharp pointed instrument.
stab	2.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a sharp pointed instrument
	def	to pierce or wound.
	exam	1	the knife stabbed her hand.
stab	3.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to make a thrust; jab.
	exam	1	he stabbed at the doorway.
stab	4.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict with a sharp pain.
stab	5.a.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do damage to (the reputation, etc., of a person, esp. a friend) in a surreptitious way.
stab	5.b.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a treacherous action or remark that causes the downfall of or injury to a person.
stab	6.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of stabbing.
stab	7.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	n.
	def	an injury or rift made by stabbing.
stab	8.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden sensation, esp. an unpleasant one.
	exam	1	a stab of pity.
stab	9.
	syl	stab
	pron	<st@b>
	pos	n.
	def	an attempt (esp. in the phrase {make a stab at}) .
stabber	sub
	head	stab
	syl	stab+ber
	pos	n.
Stabat Mater	ety	from the opening words, literally: the mother was standing
Stabat Mater	1.
	syl	Sta+bat Ma+ter
	pron	<1sta:b@t> <1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a Latin hymn, probably of the 13th century, commemorating the sorrows of the Virgin Mary at the crucifixion and used in the Mass and various other services.
Stabat Mater	2.
	syl	Sta+bat Ma+ter
	pron	<1sta:b@t> <1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this hymn.
stabile	ety	C18: from Latin stabilis 
stabile	1.
	syl	sta+bile
	pron	<1stAbIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Arts.
	def	a stationary abstract construction, usually of wire, metal, wood, etc. Compare {mobile} (sense 6a.).
stabile	2.
	syl	sta+bile
	pron	<1stAbIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	fixed; stable.
stabile	3.
	syl	sta+bile
	pron	<1stAbIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	resistant to chemical change.
stabilities	infl
	head	stability
	syl	sta+bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stability	1.
	syl	sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<st*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being stable.
stability	2.
	syl	sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<st*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of an aircraft to resume its original flight path after inadvertent displacement.
stability	3.a.
	syl	sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<st*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of an air mass characterized by no upward movement.
stability	3.b.
	syl	sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<st*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of susceptibility of an air mass to disturbance by convection currents.
stability	4.
	syl	sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<st*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a vow taken by every Benedictine monk attaching him perpetually to the monastery where he is professed.
stabilise	alt
	head	stabilize
	or	stabilize
	syl	sta+bi+lise
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
stabilize	1.
	or	stabilise
	syl	sta+bi+lize
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stable or more stable.
stabilize	2.
	or	stabilise
	syl	sta+bi+lize
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to keep or be kept stable.
stabilize	3.
	or	stabilise
	syl	sta+bi+lize
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or keep (an aircraft, vessel, etc.) in equilibrium by one or more special devices, or (of an aircraft, etc.) to become stable.
stabilization	sub
	head	stabilize
	or	stabilisation
	syl	sta+bi+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
stabilisation	sub
	head	stabilize
	or	stabilization
	syl	sta+bi+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
stabiliser	alt
	head	stabilizer
	or	stabilizer
	syl	sta+bi+li+ser
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
stabilizer	1.
	or	stabiliser
	syl	sta+bi+li+zer
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for stabilizing an aircraft. See also {horizontal stabilizer, vertical stabilizer}.
stabilizer	2.
	or	stabiliser
	syl	sta+bi+li+zer
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance added to something to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state.
stabilizer	3.a.
	or	stabiliser
	syl	sta+bi+li+zer
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of one or more pairs of fins projecting from the hull of a ship and controllable to counteract roll.
stabilizer	3.b.
	or	stabiliser
	syl	sta+bi+li+zer
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {gyrostabilizer}.
stabilizer	4.
	or	stabiliser
	syl	sta+bi+li+zer
	pron	<1stAbi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that stabilizes.
stab kick	0.
	syl	stab kick
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	a rapid kick of the ball from one player to another member of his team. Also called: {stab pass}.
stable	ety	C13: from Old French estable cowshed, from Latin stabulum shed, from st*_are to stand
stable	H1.1.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, usually consisting of stalls, for the lodging of horses or other livestock.
stable	H1.2.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the animals lodged in such a building, collectively.
stable	H1.3.a.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the racehorses belonging to a particular establishment or owner.
stable	H1.3.b.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the establishment itself.
stable	H1.3.c.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stable companion.
stable	H1.4.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a source of training, such as a school, theatre, etc..
	exam	1	the two athletes were out of the same stable.
stable	H1.5.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of people considered as a source of a particular talent.
	exam	1	a stable of writers.
stable	H1.6.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for a stable.
	exam	1	stable manners.
stable	H1.7.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put, keep, or be kept in a stable.
stable	ety	C13: from Old French estable, from Latin stabilis steady, from st*_are to stand
stable	H2.1.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	steady in position or balance; firm.
stable	H2.2.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting or permanent.
	exam	1	a stable relationship.
stable	H2.3.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	steadfast or firm of purpose.
stable	H2.4.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an elementary particle, atomic nucleus, etc.
	def	not undergoing decay; not radioactive.
	exam	1	a stable nuclide.
stable	H2.5.
	syl	sta+ble
	pron	<1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	not readily partaking in a chemical change.
stableness	sub
	head	stable
	syl	sta+ble+ness
	pos	n.
stably	sub
	head	stable
	syl	sta+bly
	pos	adv.
stableman	alt
	head	stableboy
	or	stableboy
	syl	sta:ble+man
	pron	<1stAbL2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
stableboys	infl
	head	stableboy
	or	stablemen
	syl	sta:ble+boys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stablemen	infl
	head	stableboy
	or	stableboys
	syl	sta:ble+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stableboy	0.
	or	stableman
	syl	sta:ble+boy
	pron	<1stAbL2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a boy or man who works in a stable.
stable door	0.
	syl	sta+ble door
	pos	n.
	def	a door with an upper and lower leaf that may be opened separately. U.S. equivalent: {Dutch door}.
stable fly	0.
	syl	sta+ble fly
	pos	n.
	def	a blood-sucking muscid fly, that attacks man and domestic animals.
stabling	0.
	syl	sta+bling
	pron	<1stAbliG>
	pos	n.
	def	stable buildings or accommodation.
stablish	0.
	syl	stab+lish
	pron	<1st@bliS>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic variant of {establish}.
Stabroek	0.
	syl	Sta+broek
	pron	Dutch <1sta:2bru:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1812) of {Georgetown}.
stacc	0.
	syl	stacc.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for
	def	staccato.
staccato	ety	C18: from Italian, from staccare to detach, shortened from distaccare 
staccato	1.
	syl	stac+ca+to
	pron	<st*1ka:t*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Music. of notes
	def	short, clipped, and separate.
staccato	2.
	syl	stac+ca+to
	pron	<st*1ka:t*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by short abrupt sounds, as in speech.
	exam	1	a staccato command.
staccato	3.
	syl	stac+ca+to
	pron	<st*1ka:t*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	esp. used as a musical direction
	def	in a staccato manner.
stack	ety	C13: from Old Norse stakkr haystack, of Germanic origin; related to Russian stog 
stack	1.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an ordered pile or heap.
stack	2.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large orderly pile of hay, straw, etc., for storage in the open air.
stack	3.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Library science.
	def	compactly spaced bookshelves, used to house collections of books in an area usually prohibited to library users.
stack	4.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of aircraft circling an airport at different altitudes, awaiting their signal to land.
stack	5.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amount.
	exam	1	a stack of work.
stack	6.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a pile of rifles or muskets in the shape of a cone.
stack	7.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a measure of coal or wood equal to 108 cubic feet.
stack	8.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	See {chimney-stack, smokestack}.
stack	9.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical pipe, such as the funnel of a ship or the soil pipe attached to the side of a building.
stack	10.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a high column of rock, esp. one isolated from the mainland by the erosive action of the sea.
stack	11.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an area in a computer memory for temporary storage. {~}
stack	12.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to place in a stack; pile.
	exam	1	to stack bricks on a lorry.
stack	13.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to load or fill up with piles of something.
	exam	1	to stack a lorry with bricks.
stack	14.
	syl	stack
	pron	<st@k>
	pos	n.
	def	to control a number of aircraft waiting to land at an airport so that each flies at a different altitude.
stack the cards	15.
	head	stack
	syl	stack the cards.
	def	to prearrange the order of a pack of cards secretly so that the deal will benefit someone.
stacker	sub
	head	stack
	syl	stack+er
	pos	n.
stack against	0.
	syl	stack a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ensure a prearranged advantage or disadvantage.
	exam	1	the odds are stacked against us.
stacked	0.
	syl	stacked
	pron	<st@kt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a variant of {well-stacked}.
stacte	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek stakt*_e oil of myrrh, from staktos distilling a drop at a time, from stazein to flow, drip
stacte	0.
	syl	stac+te
	pron	<1st@ktE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	one of several sweet-smelling spices used in incense (Exodus 30:34).
staddle	ety	Old English stathol base; related to Old Norse stothull cow pen, Old High German stadal barn
staddle	1.
	syl	stad+dle
	pron	<1st@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a support or prop, esp. a low flat-topped stone structure for supporting hay or corn stacks about two feet above ground level.
staddle	2.
	syl	stad+dle
	pron	<1st@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporting frame for such a stack.
staddle	3.
	syl	stad+dle
	pron	<1st@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of a hay or corn stack.
staddlestone	0.
	syl	stad:dle+stone
	pron	<1st@dL2st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	one of several supports for a hayrick, consisting of a truncated conical stone surmounted by a flat circular stone.
stadholder	ety	C16: partial translation of Dutch stad houder, from stad city (see #7stead) #7+ houder holder
stadtholder	alt
	head	stadholder
	or	stadholder
	syl	stadt+hold+er
	pron	<1st@d2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
stadholder	1.
	or	stadtholder
	syl	stad+hold+er
	pron	<1st@d2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief magistrate of the former Dutch republic or of any of its prov?!inces (from about 1580 to 1802).
stadholder	2.
	or	stadtholder
	syl	stad+hold+er
	pron	<1st@d2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a viceroy or governor of a province.
stadholderate	sub
	head	stadholder
	or	stadtholderate
	syl	stad+2hold+er+2ate
	pos	n.
stadholdership	sub
	head	stadholder
	or	stadtholdership
	syl	stad+2hold+er+2ship
	pos	n.
stadtholderate	sub
	head	stadholder
	or	stadholderate
	syl	stadt+2hold+er+2ate
	pos	n.
stadtholdership	sub
	head	stadholder
	or	stadholdership
	syl	stadt+2hold+er+2ship
	pos	n.
stadia	ety	C19: probably from #7stadia %2
stadia	H1.1.a.
	syl	sta+di:a
	pron	<1stAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	tacheometry that makes use of a telescopic surveying instrument and a graduated staff calibrated to correspond with the distance from the observer.
stadia	H1.1.b.
	syl	sta+di:a
	pron	<1stAdi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stadia surveying.
stadia	H1.2.
	syl	sta+di:a
	pron	<1stAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the two parallel crosshairs or {stadia hairs} in the eyepiece of the instrument used.
stadia	H1.3.
	syl	sta+di:a
	pron	<1stAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the staff used.
stadia	H2.0.
	syl	sta+di:a
	pron	<1stAdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {stadium}.
stadiometer	ety	C19: from stadio-, from #7stadium+ -#7meter 
stadiometer	0.
	syl	sta+di+om+e:ter
	pron	<2stAdi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that measures the length of curves, dashes, etc., by running a toothed wheel along them.
stadium	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek stadion, changed from spadion a racecourse, from sp*_an to pull; also influenced by Greek stadios steady
stadiums	infl
	head	stadium
	or	stadia
	syl	sta+di:ums
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stadia	infl
	head	stadium
	or	stadiums
	syl	sta+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stadium	1.
	syl	sta+di:um
	pron	<1stAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sports arena with tiered seats for spectators.
stadium	2.
	syl	sta+di:um
	pron	<1stAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a course for races, usually located between two hills providing natural slopes for tiers of seats.
stadium	3.
	syl	sta+di:um
	pron	<1stAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Greek measure of length equivalent to about 607 feet or 184 metres.
stadium	4.
	syl	sta+di:um
	pron	<1stAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in many arthropods
	def	the interval between two consecutive moultings.
stadium	5.
	syl	sta+di:um
	pron	<1stAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular period or stage in the development of a disease.
Stael	0.
	syl	Sta*"el
	qual	French
	def	stal) {Ma@.dame de}. full name (n*'ee 1766-1817, French writer and salonist, whose works, esp. (1810), anticipated French romanticism.
staff	ety	Old English st@af; related to Old Frisian stef, Old Saxon staf, German Stab, Old Norse stafr, Gothic Stafs; see #7stave 
staff	0.
	syl	staff
	def	%1@T (st$a$:f)@T {staffs@T} {staffs@T} {staves} (ste$Ivz)
staff	1.a.
	syl	staff
	def	a group of people employed by company, individual etc., for executive, clerical, sales work, etc.
staff	1.b.
	syl	staff
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a staff doctor.
staff	2.
	syl	staff
	def	the body of teachers or lecturers of an educational institution, as distinct from the students.
staff	3.
	syl	staff
	def	the officers appointed to assist a commander, service, or central headquarters organization in establishing policy, plans, etc.
staff	4.
	syl	staff
	def	a stick with some special use, such as a walking stick or an emblem of authority.
staff	5.
	syl	staff
	def	something that sustains or supports.
	exam	1	bread is the staff of life.
staff	6.
	syl	staff
	def	a pole on which a flag is hung.
staff	7.
	syl	staff
	def	a pole used as a handle.
staff	8.
	syl	staff
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a graduated rod used in surveying, esp. for sighting to with a levelling instrument. Usual U.S. name: {rod}.
staff	9.
	syl	staff
	def	Also called: {stave}.
staff	9.a.
	syl	staff
	def	the sytem of horizontal lines grouped into sets of five (four in the case of plainsong) upon which music is written. The spaces between them are also used, being employed in conjunction with a clef in order to give a graphic indication of pitch.
staff	9.b.
	syl	staff
	def	any set of five lines in this system together with its clef.
	exam	1	the treble staff.
staff	10.
	syl	staff
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to employ or provide with a staff.
staff	ety	C19: of unknown origin
staff	H2.0.
	syl	staff
	pron	<sta:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mixture of plaster and hair used to cover the external surface of temporary structures and for decoration.
Staffa	0.
	syl	Staf+fa
	pron	<1st@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in W Scotland, in the Inner Hebrides west of Mull: site of Fingal's Cave.
staff college	0.
	syl	staff col+lege
	pos	n.
	def	a training centre for executive military personnel.
staffer	0.
	syl	staff+er
	pron	<1sta:f*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a member of staff, esp., in journalism, of editorial staff.
staffmen	infl
	head	staffman
	syl	staff+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
staffman	0.
	syl	staff+man
	pron	<1sta:f2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who holds the levelling staff when a survey is being made.
staff of Aesculapius	0.
	syl	staff of Aes:cu:la:pi:us
	pos	n.
	def	an emblem consisting of a staff with a serpent entwined around it, used by the Royal Medical Corps, the Royal Canadian Medical Corps, and the American Medical Association. Compare {{caduceus} (sense 2)}.
staff officer	0.
	syl	staff of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	a commissioned officer serving on the staff of a commander, service, or central headquarters.
Stafford	H1.0.
	syl	Staf+ford
	pron	<1st@f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in central England, administrative centre of Staffordshire. Pop.: 54890 (1971).
Stafford	H2.0.
	syl	Staf:ford
	pron	<1st@f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ed@.ward Wil@.liam}. 1819-1901, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1856-61; 1865-69; 1872).
Staffordshire	0.
	syl	Staf+ford+shire
	pron	<1st@f*d2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of central England: coalfields lie in the east and south and the Pennine uplands in the north; important in the history of industry, coal and iron having been worked at least since the 13th century. Administrative centre: Stafford. Pop.: 997600 (1976 est.). Area: 2245 sq. km (1049 sq. miles).
staff nurse	0.
	syl	staff nurse
	pos	n.
	def	a qualified nurse ranking immediately below a sister.
bull terrier	alt
	head	Staffordshire terrier
	or	Staffordshire terrier
	syl	bull ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
Staffordshire terrier	0.
	or	bull terrier
	syl	Staf+ford+shire ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of smooth-coated terrier with a stocky frame and generally a pied or brindled coat.
Staffs	0.
	syl	Staffs.
	pron	<st@fs>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Staffordshire.
staff sergeant	1.
	syl	staff ser+geant
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.; Brit.
	def	a noncommissioned offic?!er holding sergeant's rank and carrying out certain special duties.
staff sergeant	2.
	syl	staff ser+geant
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.; U.S.
	def	a noncommissioned officer who ranks.
staff sergeant	2.a.
	syl	staff ser+geant
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	usage	in the Army
	def	above sergeant and below sergeant first class.
staff sergeant	2.b.
	syl	staff ser+geant
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	usage	in the Air Force
	def	above airman first class and below technical sergeant.
staff sergeant	2.c.
	syl	staff ser+geant
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	usage	in the Marine Corps
	def	above sergeant and below gunnery sergeant.
stag	ety	Old English stagga (unattested); related to Old Norse steggr male bird
stag	1.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the adult male of a deer, esp. a red deer.
stag	2.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a man unaccompanied by a woman at a social gathering.
stag	3.a.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a speculator who buys heavily on a new share issue in anticipation of a rise in its price when trading commences and thus an opportunity for quick profit on resale.
stag	3.b.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stag operations.
stag	4.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a social gathering
	def	attended by men only.
stag	5.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	pornographic in content.
	exam	1	a stag show.
stag	6.
	syl	stag
	pron	<st@g>
	pos	adv.
	def	without a female escort.
stag beetle	0.
	syl	stag bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any lamellicorn beetle of the family the males of which have large branched mandibles.
stage	ety	C13: from Old French estage position, from Vulgar Latin staticum (unattested), from Latin st*_are to stand
stage	1.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct step or period of development, growth, or progress.
	exam	1	a child at the toddling stage.
stage	2.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised area or platform.
stage	3.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the platform in a theatre where actors perform.
sthe	4.
	head	stage
	syl	sthe.
	def	the theatre as a profession.
stage	5.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any scene regarded as a setting for an event or action.
stage	6.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of a journey or a stopping-place after such a portion.
stage	7.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {stagecoach}.
stage	8.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a division of a bus route for which there is a fixed fare.
stage	9.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the separate propulsion units of a rocket that can be jettisoned when it has burnt out. See also {{multistage} (sense 1)}.
stage	10.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the various distinct periods of growth or development in the life of an organism, esp. an insect.
	exam	1	a larval stage;
	exam	2	pupal stage.
stage	11.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the organism itself at such a period of growth.
stage	12.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small stratigraphical unit; a subdivision of a rock series or system.
stage	13.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the platform on a microscope on which the specimen is mounted for examination.
stage	14.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a part of a complex circuit, esp. one of a number of transistors with the associated elements required to amplify a signal in an amplifier.
by	15.
	head	stage
	or	in easy stages
	syl	by
	def	not hurriedly.
	exam	1	he learnt French by easy stages.
stage	16.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform (a play), esp. on a stage.
	exam	1	we are going to stage @6 Hamlet
stage	17.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set the action of a play in a particular time or place.
stage	18.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plan, organize, and carry out (an event).
stage	19.
	syl	stage
	pron	<stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to travel by stagecoach.
stagecoach	0.
	syl	stage+coach
	pron	<1stAJ2k*uC>
	pos	n.
	def	a large four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle formerly used to carry passengers, mail, etc., on a regular route between towns and cities.
stagecraft	0.
	syl	stage+craft
	pron	<1stAJ2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in or the art of writing or staging plays.
stage direction	0.
	syl	stage di+rec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	an instruction to an actor or director, written into the script of a play.
stage door	0.
	syl	stage door
	pos	n.
	def	a door at a theatre leading backstage.
stage effect	0.
	syl	stage ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	a special effect created on the stage by lighting, sound, etc.
stage fright	0.
	syl	stage fright
	pos	n.
	def	nervousness or panic that may beset a person about to appear in front of an audience.
stagehand	0.
	syl	stage+hand
	pron	<1stAJ2h@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sets the stage, moves props, etc., in a theatrical production.
stage left	0.
	syl	stage left
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the stage to the left of a performer facing the audience.
stage-manage	1.
	syl	stage-man:age
	pos	vb.
	def	to work as stage manager for (a play, etc.).
stage-manage	2.
	syl	stage-man:age
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange, present, or supervise from behind the scenes.
	exam	1	to stage-manage a campaign.
stage manager	0.
	syl	stage man+ag+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supervises the stage arrangements of a theatrical production.
stager	1.
	syl	stag+er
	pron	<1stAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of experience; veteran (esp. in the phrase {old stager}) .
stager	2.
	syl	stag+er
	pron	<1stAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {actor}.
stage right	0.
	syl	stage right
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the stage to the right of a performer facing the audience.
stage-struck	0.
	syl	stage-struck
	pos	adj.
	def	infatuated with the glamour of theatrical life, esp. with the desire to act.
stage whisper	1.
	syl	stage whis+per
	pos	n.
	def	a loud whisper from one actor to another onstage intended to be heard by the audience.
stage whisper	2.
	syl	stage whis+per
	pos	n.
	def	any loud whisper that is intended to be overheard.
stagier	infl
	head	stagey
	syl	stag:i+er
	pos	adj.
stagiest	infl
	head	stagey
	syl	stag:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stagey	0.
	syl	stag+ey
	pron	<1stAJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling (in the U.S.) of {stagy}.
stagily	sub
	head	stagey
	syl	stag:i+ly
	pos	adv.
staginess	sub
	head	stagey
	syl	stag:i+ness
	pos	n.
stagflation	ety	C20: blend of #7stagnation +#7inflation 
stagflation	0.
	syl	stag+fla+tion
	pron	<st@g1flAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflationary economic situation characterized by a decline in industrial output.
staggard	ety	C15: see #7stag, -#7ard 
staggard	0.
	syl	stag+gard
	pron	<1st@g*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a male red deer in the fourth year of life.
stagger	ety	C13 dialect stacker, from Old Norse staka to push
stagger	1.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to walk or cause to walk unsteadily as if about to fall.
stagger	2.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to astound or overwhelm, as with shock.
	exam	1	I am staggered by his ruthlessness.
stagger	3.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place or arrange in alternating or overlapping positions or time periods to prevent confusion or congestion.
	exam	1	a staggered junction;
	exam	2	to stagger holidays.
stagger	4.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to falter or hesitate.
	exam	1	his courage staggered in the face of the battle.
stagger	5.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set (the wings of a biplane) so that the leading edge of one extends beyond that of the other.
stagger	6.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of staggering.
stagger	7.
	syl	stag+ger
	pron	<1st@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a staggered arrangement on a biplane, etc.
staggerer	sub
	head	stagger
	syl	stag+ger+er
	pos	n.
staggeringly	sub
	head	stagger
	syl	stag+ger+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
staggerbush	0.
	syl	stag:ger+bush
	pron	<1st@g*2buS>
	pos	n.
	def	an ericaceous deciduous shrub, of E North America, having white or pinkish flowers: it is poisonous to livestock.
staggers	1.
	syl	stag+gers
	pron	<1st@g*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of vertigo associated with decompression sickness.
staggers	2.
	syl	stag+gers
	pron	<1st@g*z>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {blind staggers}. a disease of horses and some other domestic animals characterized by a swaying unsteady gait, caused by infection or lesions of the central nervous system.
staghound	0.
	syl	stag+hound
	pron	<1st@g2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of hound similar in appearance to the foxhound but larger.
staging	0.
	syl	stag+ing
	pron	<1stAJiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any temporary structure used in the process of building, esp. the horizontal platforms supported by scaffolding.
staging area	0.
	syl	stag+ing ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	a general locality used as a checkpoint or regrouping area for military formations in transit.
Stagira	0.
	syl	Sta+gi+ra
	pron	<st*1JIr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city on the coast of Chalcidice in Macedonia: the birthplace of Aristotle.
Stagirite	1.
	syl	Sta+gi+rite
	pron	<1st@Ji2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant or native of Stagira.
Stagirite	2.
	syl	Sta+gi+rite
	pron	<1st@Ji2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an epithet of Aristotle.
stagnant	ety	C17: from Latin stagn*_ans, from stagn*_are to be stagnant, from stagnum a pool
stagnant	1.
	syl	stag+nant
	pron	<1st@gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of water, etc.
	def	standing still; without flow or current.
stagnant	2.
	syl	stag+nant
	pron	<1st@gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	brackish and foul from standing still.
stagnant	3.
	syl	stag+nant
	pron	<1st@gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	stale, sluggish, or dull from inaction.
stagnant	4.
	syl	stag+nant
	pron	<1st@gn*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not growing or developing; static.
stagnancy	sub
	head	stagnant
	or	stagnance
	syl	stag+nan+cy
	pos	n.
stagnance	sub
	head	stagnant
	or	stagnancy
	syl	stag+nance
	pos	n.
stagnantly	sub
	head	stagnant
	syl	stag+nant+ly
	pos	adv.
stagnate	0.
	syl	stag+nate
	pron	<1st@gnAt>, <st@g1nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or become stagnant.
stag party	0.
	syl	stag par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a party for men only, esp. one held for a bachelor before he is married. Compare {hen party}.
stagey	alt
	head	stagy
	or	stagy
	syl	stag+ey
	pron	<1stAJi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
stagier	infl
	head	stagy
	syl	stag:i+er
	pos	adj.
stagiest	infl
	head	stagy
	syl	stag:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stagy	0.
	or	stagey
	syl	stag:y
	pron	<1stAJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	theatrical or dramatic.
stagily	sub
	head	stagy
	syl	stag:i+ly
	pos	adv.
staginess	sub
	head	stagy
	syl	stag:i+ness
	pos	n.
staid	ety	C16: obsolete past participle of #7stay %1
staid	1.
	syl	staid
	pron	<stAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a settled, sedate, and steady character.
staid	2.
	syl	staid
	pron	<stAd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	permanent.
staidly	sub
	head	staid
	syl	staid+ly
	pos	adv.
staidness	sub
	head	staid
	syl	staid+ness
	pos	n.
stain	ety	C14 steynen (vb.), shortened from disteynen to remove colour from, from Old French desteindre to discolour, from des- #7dis -%1#7+ teindre, from Latin tingere to #7tinge 
stain	1.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mark or discolour with patches of something that dirties.
	exam	1	the dress was stained with coffee.
stain	2.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to dye with a penetrating dyestuff or pigment.
stain	3.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring disgrace or shame on.
	exam	1	to stain someone's honour.
stain	4.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to colour (specimens) for microscopic study by treatment with a dye or similar reagent.
stain	5.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce indelible marks or discoloration.
	exam	1	does ink stain??
stain	6.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a spot, mark, or discoloration.
stain	7.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a moral taint; blemish or slur.
stain	8.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a dye or similar reagent, used to colour specimens for microscopic study.
stain	9.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a solution or liquid used to penetrate the surface of a material, esp. wood, and impart a rich colour without covering up the surface or grain.
stain	10.
	syl	stain
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	any dye that is made into a solution and used to colour textiles and hides.
stainable	sub
	head	stain
	syl	stain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
stainability	sub
	head	stain
	syl	stain+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
stainer	sub
	head	stain
	syl	stain+er
	pos	n.
stained glass	0.a.
	syl	stained glass
	pos	n.
	def	glass that has been coloured in any of various ways, as by fusing with a film of metallic oxide or burning pigment into the surface, used esp. for church windows.
stained glass	0.b.
	syl	stained glass
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stained-glass window.
Staines	0.
	syl	Staines
	pron	<stAnz>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in N Surrey on the River Thames. Pop.: 56386 (1971).
stainless	1.
	syl	stain+less
	pron	<1stAnlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	resistant to discoloration, esp. discoloration resulting from corrosion; rust-resistant.
	exam	1	stainless steel.
stainless	2.
	syl	stain+less
	pron	<1stAnlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no blemish.
	exam	1	a stainless reputation.
stainless	3.
	syl	stain+less
	pron	<1stAnlis>
	pos	n.
	def	stainless steel.
stainlessly	sub
	head	stainless
	syl	stain+less+ly
	pos	adv.
stainless steel	0.a.
	syl	stain+less steel
	pos	n.
	def	a type of steel resistant to corrosion as a result of the presence of large amounts of chromium (12-15 per cent). The carbon content depends on the application, being 0.2-0.4 per cent for steel used in cutlery, etc., and about 1 per cent for use in scalpels and razor blades.
stainless steel	0.b.
	syl	stain+less steel
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stainless-steel cutlery.
stair	ety	Old English st@ager; related to st*_ig narrow path, st*_igan to ascend, descend, Old Norse steigurligr upright, Middle Dutch steiger ladder
stair	1.
	syl	stair
	pron	<ste*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a flight of stairs.
stair	2.
	syl	stair
	pron	<ste*>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of steps.
	exam	1	a narrow stair.
staircase	0.
	syl	stair+case
	pron	<1ste*2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a flight of stairs, its supporting framework, and, usually, a handrail or banisters.
stairhead	0.
	syl	stair+head
	pron	<1ste*2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a flight of stairs.
stair rod	0.
	syl	stair rod
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of rods placed in the angles between the steps of a carpeted staircase, used to hold the carpet in position.
stairs	1.
	syl	stairs
	pron	<ste*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a flight of steps leading from one storey or level to another, esp. indoors.
below stairs	2.
	head	stairs
	syl	below stairs.
	qual	Brit.
	def	in the servants' quarters; in domestic service.
stairway	0.
	syl	stair+way
	pron	<1ste*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of access consisting of stairs; staircase or flight of steps.
stairwell	0.
	syl	stair+well
	pron	<1ste*2wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical shaft or opening that contains a staircase.
stake	ety	Old English staca pin; related to Old Frisian staka, Old High German stehho, Old Norse stjaki; see #7stick 
stake	H1.1.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick or metal bar driven into the ground as a marker, part of a fence, support for a plant, etc.
stake	H1.2.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a number of vertical posts that fit into sockets around a flat truck or railway wagon to hold the load in place.
stake	H1.3.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a method or the practice of executing a person by binding him to a stake in the centre of a pile of wood that is then set on fire.
stake	H1.4.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mormon Church.
	def	an administrative district consisting of a group of wards under the jurisdiction of a president.
pull up stakes	5.
	head	stake
	syl	pull up stakes.
	def	to leave one's home or temporary resting-place and move on.
stake	H1.6.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tie, fasten, or tether with or to a stake.
stake	H1.7.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out or off
	def	to fence or surround with stakes.
stake	H1.8.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to lay (a claim) to land, rights, etc.
stake	H1.9.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support with a stake.
stake	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
stake	H2.1.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the money or valuables that a player must hazard in order to buy into a gambling game or make a bet.
stake	H2.2.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	an interest, often financial, held in something.
	exam	1	a stake in the company's future.
stake	H2.3.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the money that a player has available for gambling.
stake	H2.4.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a prize in a race, etc., esp. one made up of contributions from contestants or owners.
stake	H2.5.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a race in which all owners of competing horses contribute to the prize money.
stake	H2.6.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {{grubstake} (sense 1)}.
at stake	7.
	head	stake
	syl	at stake.
	def	at risk.
	exam	1	two lives are at stake.
stake	H2.8.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hazard (money, etc.) on a result.
stake	H2.9.
	syl	stake
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest in or support by supplying with money, etc..
	exam	1	to stake a business enterprise.
Staked Plain	0.
	syl	Staked Plain
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Llano Estacado}.
stakeout	1.
	syl	stake+out
	pron	<1stAkaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, U.S.
	def	a police surveillance of an area, house, or criminal suspect.
stakeout	2.
	syl	stake+out
	pron	<1stAkaut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, U.S.
	def	an area or house kept under such surveillance.
stake out	infl
	head	stakeout
	syl	stake out.
	pos	vb.
stakeout	3.
	syl	stake+out
	pron	<1stAkaut>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, U.S.
	def	to keep under surveillance.
Stakhanovism	ety	C20: named after A. G. Stakhanov (1906-77), Soviet coal miner, the worker first awarded benefits under the system in 1935
Stakhanovism	0.
	syl	Sta+kha+nov+ism
	pron	<st@1k@n*2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a system designed to raise production by offering incentives to efficient workers.
Stakhanovite	sub
	head	Stakhanovism
	syl	Sta+1kha+nov+2ite
	pos	n.
stalactite	ety	C17: from New Latin stalactites, from Greek stalaktos dripping, from stalassein to drip
stalactite	0.
	syl	stal+ac+tite
	pron	<1st@l*k2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical mass of calcium carbonate hanging from the roof of a limestone cave: formed by precipitation from continually dripping water. Compare {stalagmite}.
stalactiform	sub
	head	stalactite
	syl	sta+lac+ti+form
	pron	<st*1l@kti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
stalactitic	sub
	head	stalactite
	or	stalactitical
	syl	stal+ac+tit+ic
	pron	<2st@l*k1titik>
	pos	adj.
stalactitical	sub
	head	stalactite
	or	stalactitic
	syl	stal+ac+1tit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stalag	ety	short for Stammlager base camp, from Stamm base (related to #7stem %1)#7+ Lager camp
stalag	0.
	syl	sta+lag
	pron	<1st@l@g>, German <1Stalak>
	pos	n.
	def	a German prisoner-of-war camp in World War II, esp. for enlisted men or other ranks.
stalagmite	ety	C17: from New Latin stalagmites, from Greek stalagmos dripping; related to Greek stalassein to drip; compare #7stalactite 
stalagmite	0.
	syl	stal+ag+mite
	pron	<1st@l*g2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical mass of calcium carbonate projecting upwards from the floor of a limestone cave: formed by precipitation from continually dripping water. Compare {stalactite}.
stalagmitic	sub
	head	stalagmite
	or	stalagmitical
	syl	stal+ag+mit+ic
	pron	<2st@l*g1mitik>
	pos	adj.
stalagmitical	sub
	head	stalagmite
	or	stalagmitic
	syl	stal+ag+1mit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stale	ety	C13 (originally applied to liquor in the sense: well matured): probably via Norman French from Old French estale (unattested) motionless, of Frankish origin; related to #7stall %1#7, install 
stale	H1.1.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of food
	def	hard, musty, or dry from being kept too long.
stale	H1.2.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of beer, etc.
	def	flat and tasteless from being kept open too long.
stale	H1.3.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of air
	def	stagnant; foul.
stale	H1.4.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninteresting from overuse; hackneyed.
	exam	1	stale clich*'es.
stale	H1.5.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer new.
	exam	1	stale news.
stale	H1.6.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in energy or ideas through overwork or lack of variety.
stale	H1.7.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a claim, etc.
	def	having lost its effectiveness or force, as by failure to act or by the lapse of time.
stale	H1.8.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stale.
stalely	sub
	head	stale
	syl	stale+ly
	pos	adv.
staleness	sub
	head	stale
	syl	stale+ness
	pos	n.
stale	ety	C15: perhaps from Old French estaler to stand in one position; see #7stall %1; compare Middle Low German stallen to urinate, Greek stalassein to drip
stale	H2.1.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of livestock
	def	to urinate.
stale	H2.2.
	syl	stale
	pron	<stAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the urine of horses or cattle.
stalemate	ety	C18: from obsolete stale, from Old French estal #7stall %1#7+{mate %2}
stalemate	1.
	syl	stale+mate
	pron	<1stAl2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a chess position in which any of a player's possible moves would place his king in check: in this position the game ends in a draw.
stalemate	2.
	syl	stale+mate
	pron	<1stAl2mAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation in which two opposing forces find that further action is impossible or futile; deadlock.
stalemate	3.
	syl	stale+mate
	pron	<1stAl2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a stalemate.
Stalin	H1.1.
	syl	Sta+lin
	pron	<1sta:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Stalino}. a former name of {Donetsk}.
Stalin	H1.2.
	syl	Sta+lin
	pron	<1sta:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1950-61) of {Bra*,sov}.
Stalin	H1.3.
	syl	Sta+lin
	pron	<1sta:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1949-56) of {Varna}.
Joseph	infl
	head	Stalin
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
Stalin	H2.0.
	syl	Sta:lin
	pron	<1sta:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1879-1953, Soviet leader; general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (1922-53). He succeeded Lenin as head of the party and created a totalitarian state, crushing all opposition, esp. in the great purges of 1934-37. He instigated rapid industrialization and the collectivization of agriculture and established the Soviet Union as a world power.
Stalinabad	0.
	syl	Sta+li+na+bad
	pron	Russian <st*lina1bat>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1929-61) of {Dushanbe}.
Stalingrad	0.
	syl	Sta+lin+grad
	pron	<1sta:lin2gr@d>, Russian <st*lin1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1925-61) of {Volgograd}.
Stalinism	0.
	syl	Sta+lin+ism
	pron	<1sta:li2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory and form of government associated with Stalin: a variant of Marxism-Leninism characterized by totalitarianism, rigid bureaucracy, and loyalty to the Soviet state.
Stalinist	sub
	head	Stalinism
	syl	Sta+lin+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Stalinogrod	0.
	syl	Sta+li+no+grod
	pron	Polish <stali1ncgrct>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1953-56) for {Katowice}.
Stalin Peak	0.
	syl	Sta+lin Peak
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Kommunizma Peak}.
Stalinsk	0.
	syl	Sta+linsk
	pron	Russian <1stalinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1932-61) of {Novokuznetsk}.
stalk	ety	C14: probably a diminutive formed from Old English stalu upright piece of wood; related to Old Frisian staal handle
stalk	H1.1.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the main stem of a herbaceous plant.
stalk	H1.2.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various subsidiary plant stems, such as a leafstalk (petiole) or flower stalk (peduncle).
stalk	H1.3.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender supporting structure in animals such as crinoids and certain protozoans, coelenterates, and barnacles.
stalk	H1.4.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any long slender supporting shaft or column.
stalked	sub
	head	stalk
	syl	stalked
	pos	adj.
stalkless	sub
	head	stalk
	syl	stalk+2less
	pos	adj.
stalklike	sub
	head	stalk
	syl	stalk+2like
	pos	adj.
stalk	ety	Old English bestealcian to walk stealthily; related to Middle Low German stolkeren, Danish stalke 
stalk	H2.1.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow or approach (game, prey, etc.) stealthily and quietly.
stalk	H2.2.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread over (a place) in a menacing or grim manner.
	exam	1	fever stalked the camp.
stalk	H2.3.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk in a haughty, stiff, or threatening way.
	exam	1	he stalked out in disgust.
stalk	H2.4.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search or draw (a piece of land) for prey.
stalk	H2.5.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stalking.
stalk	H2.6.
	syl	stalk
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff or threatening stride.
stalker	sub
	head	stalk
	syl	stalk+er
	pos	n.
stalking-horse	1.
	syl	stalk:ing-horse
	pos	n.
	def	a horse or an imitation one used by a hunter to hide behind while stalking his quarry.
stalking-horse	2.
	syl	stalk:ing-horse
	pos	n.
	def	something serving as a means of concealing plans; pretext.
stalking-horse	3.
	syl	stalk:ing-horse
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a candidate put forward by one group to divide the opposition or mask the candidacy of another person for whom the stalking-horse would then withdraw.
stalkier	infl
	head	stalky
	syl	stalk:i+er
	pos	adj.
stalkiest	infl
	head	stalky
	syl	stalk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stalky	1.
	syl	stalk:y
	pron	<1stc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a stalk; slender and tall.
stalky	2.
	syl	stalk:y
	pron	<1stc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or abounding in stalks.
stalkily	sub
	head	stalky
	syl	stalk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stalkiness	sub
	head	stalky
	syl	stalk:i+ness
	pos	n.
stall	ety	Old English steall a place for standing; related to Old High German stall, and stellen to set
stall	H1.1.a.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartment in a stable or shed for confining or feeding a single animal.
stall	H1.1.b.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stable}.
stall	H1.2.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small often temporary stand or booth for the display and sale of goods.
stall	H1.3.a.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a row of seats, usually divided from the others by armrests or a small screen, for the use of the choir or clergy.
stall	H1.3.b.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pen.
stall	H1.4.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of an engine stalling.
stall	H1.5.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of an aircraft in flight in which a reduction in speed or an increase in the aircraft's angle of attack causes a sudden loss of lift resulting in a downward plunge.
stall	H1.6.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any small room or compartment.
stall	H1.7.a.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat in a theatre that resembles a chair, usually fixed to the floor.
stall	H1.7.b.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the area of seats on the ground floor of a theatre nearest to the orchestra pit.
stall	H1.8.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a tubelike covering for a finger, as in a glove.
stall	H1.9.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a motor vehicle or its engine) to stop, usually by incorrect use of the clutch or incorrect adjustment of the fuel mixture, or (of an engine or motor vehicle) to stop, usually for these reasons.
stall	H1.10.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to go into a stall or (of an aircraft) to go into a stall.
stall	H1.11.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stick or cause to stick fast, as in mud or snow.
stall	H1.12.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confine (an animal) in a stall.
stall	ety	C16: from Anglo-French estale bird used as a decoy, influenced by #7stall %1
stall	H2.1.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to employ delaying tactics towards (someone); be evasive.
stall	H2.2.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Sport, chiefly U.S.
	def	to play or fight below one's best in order to deceive.
stall	H2.3.
	syl	stall
	pron	<stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an evasive move; pretext.
stall-feeds	infl
	head	stall-feed
	syl	stall-feeds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stall-feeding	infl
	head	stall-feed
	syl	stall-feed:ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stall-fed	infl
	head	stall-feed
	syl	stall-fed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stall-feed	0.
	syl	stall-feed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep and feed (an animal) in a stall, esp. as an intensive method of fattening it for slaughter.
stalling angle	0.
	syl	stall+ing an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between the chord line of an aerofoil and the undisturbed relative airflow at which stalling occurs. Also called: {stall angle, critical angle}.
stallion	ety	C14: staloun, from Old French estalon, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German stal #7stall %1
stallion	0.
	syl	stal+lion
	pron	<1st@lj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncastrated male horse, esp. one used for breeding.
stalwart	ety	Old English st*_@alwirthe serviceable, from st*_@al, shortened from stathol support+ wierthe #7worth 
stalwart	1.
	syl	stal+wart
	pron	<1stc:lw*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	strong and sturdy; robust.
stalwart	2.
	syl	stal+wart
	pron	<1stc:lw*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	solid, dependable, and courageous.
	exam	1	stalwart citizens.
stalwart	3.
	syl	stal+wart
	pron	<1stc:lw*t>
	pos	adj.
	def	resolute and firm.
stalwart	4.
	syl	stal+wart
	pron	<1stc:lw*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a stalwart person, esp. a supporter.
stalwartly	sub
	head	stalwart
	syl	stal+wart+ly
	pos	adv.
stalwartness	sub
	head	stalwart
	syl	stal+wart+ness
	pos	n.
Stamboul	alt
	head	Stambul
	or	Stambul
	syl	Stam+boul
	pron	<st@m1bu:l>
	pos	n.
Stambul	0.
	or	Stamboul
	syl	Stam+bul
	pron	<st@m1bu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the old part of Istanbul, Turkey, south of the Golden Horn: the site of ancient Byzantium; sometimes used as a name for the whole city.
stamen	ety	C17: from Latin: the warp in an upright loom, from st*_are to stand
stamens	infl
	head	stamen
	or	stamina
	syl	sta+mens
	pron	<1st@min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stamina	infl
	head	stamen
	or	stamens
	syl	stam:i+na
	pron	<1st@min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stamen	0.
	syl	sta+men
	pron	<1stAmen>
	pos	n.
	def	the male reproductive organ of a flower, consisting of a stalk (filament) bearing an anther in which pollen is produced.
staminiferous	sub
	head	stamen
	syl	stam:i+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2st@mi1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
Stamford	0.
	syl	Stam+ford
	pron	<1st@mf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Connecticut, on Long Island Sound: major chemical research laboratories. Pop.: 104651 (1973 est.).
Stamford Bridge	0.
	syl	Stam+ford Bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N England, east of York: site of a battle (1066) in which King Harold of England defeated his brother Tostig and King Harald Hardrada of Norway, three weeks before the Battle of Hastings.
stamina	ety	C19: identical with #7stamina %2#7, from Latin st*_amen thread, hence the threads of life spun out by the Fates, hence energy, etc. &- #!stam@.i+nal adj.
stamina	H1.0.
	syl	stam:i+na
	pron	<1st@min*>
	pos	n.
	def	enduring energy, strength, and resilience.
stamina	H2.0.
	syl	stam:i+na
	pron	<1st@min*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {stamen}.
staminate	0.
	syl	stam:i+nate
	pron	<1st@minit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having stamens, esp. having stamens but no carpels; male.
staminodium	alt
	head	staminode
	or	staminode
	syl	stam:i+no+di:um
	pron	<2st@mi1n*udi*m>
	pos	n.
staminodes	infl
	head	staminode
	or	staminodia
	syl	stam:i+nodes
	pron	<-1n*udi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
staminodia	infl
	head	staminode
	or	staminodes
	syl	stam:i+no+di:a
	pron	<-1n*udi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
staminode	0.
	or	staminodium
	syl	stam:i+node
	pron	<1st@mi2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a vestigial stamen that produces no pollen.
staminody	0.
	syl	stam:i+no+dy
	pron	<1st@mi2n*udi>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of any of various plant organs, such as petals or sepals, into stamens.
stammel	ety	C16: from Old French estamin, from Latin st*_amineus made of threads, from st*_amen a thread; see #7stamen 
stammel	1.
	syl	stam+mel
	pron	<1st@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse woollen cloth in former use for undergarments, etc., and usually dyed red.
stammel	2.
	syl	stam+mel
	pron	<1st@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the bright red colour of this cloth.
stammer	ety	Old English stamerian; related to Old Saxon stamar*_on, Old High German stamm 
stammer	1.
	syl	stam+mer
	pron	<1st@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or say (something) in a hesitant way, esp. as a result of a speech disorder or through fear, stress, etc.
stammer	2.
	syl	stam+mer
	pron	<1st@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech disorder characterized by involuntary repetitions and hesitations.
stammerer	sub
	head	stammer
	syl	stam+mer+er
	pos	n.
stammeringly	sub
	head	stammer
	syl	stam+mer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
stamp	ety	Old English stampe; related to Old High German stampf*_on to stamp, Old Norse stappa  &- #!stamp+er n.
stamp	1.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to bring (the foot) down heavily (on the ground, etc.).
stamp	2.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with heavy or noisy footsteps.
stamp	3.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to repress, extinguish, or eradicate.
	exam	1	he stamped on any criticism.
stamp	4.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impress or mark (a particular device or sign) on (something).
stamp	5.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark (something) with an official impress, seal, or device.
	exam	1	to stamp a passport.
stamp	6.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix or impress permanently.
	exam	1	the date was stamped on her memory.
stamp	7.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affix a postage stamp to.
stamp	8.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distinguish or reveal.
	exam	1	that behaviour stamps him as a cheat.
stamp	9.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pound or crush (ores, etc.).
stamp	10.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of stamping.
stamp	11.a.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	See {postage stamp}.
stamp	11.b.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark applied to postage stamps for cancellation purposes.
stamp	12.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar piece of gummed paper used for commercial or trading purposes.
stamp	13.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a block, die, etc., used for imprinting a design or device.
stamp	14.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a design, device, or mark that has been stamped.
stamp	15.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic feature or trait; hallmark.
	exam	1	the story had the stamp of authenticity.
stamp	16.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of gummed paper or other mark applied to official documents to indicate payment of a fee, validity, ownership, etc.
stamp	17.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a national insurance contribution, formerly recorded by means of a stamp on an official card.
stamp	18.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	type or class.
	exam	1	we want to employ men of his stamp.
stamp	19.
	syl	stamp
	pron	<st@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument or machine for crushing or pounding ores, etc., or the pestle in such a device.
Stamp Act	0.
	syl	Stamp Act
	pos	n.
	def	a law passed by the British Parliament requiring all publications and legal and commercial documents in the American colonies to bear a tax stamp (1765): a cause of unrest in the colonies.
stax	alt
	head	stamp duty
	or	stamp duty
	syl	stax
	pos	n.
stamp duty	0.
	or	stax
	syl	stamp du:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a tax on legal documents, publications, etc., the payment of which is certified by the attaching or impressing of official stamps.
stampede	ety	C19: from American Spanish estampida, from Spanish: a din, from estampar to stamp, of Germanic origin; see #7stamp 
stampede	1.
	syl	stam+pede
	pron	<st@m1pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an impulsive headlong rush of startled cattle or horses.
stampede	2.
	syl	stam+pede
	pron	<st@m1pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	headlong rush of a crowd.
	exam	1	a stampede of shoppers.
stampede	3.
	syl	stam+pede
	pron	<st@m1pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any sudden large-scale movement or other action, such as a rush of people to support a candidate.
stampede	4.
	syl	stam+pede
	pron	<st@m1pEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run away or cause to run away in a stampede.
stampeder	sub
	head	stampede
	syl	stam+1ped+er
	pos	n.
stamping ground	0.
	syl	stamp+ing ground
	pos	n.
	def	a habitual or favourite meeting or gathering place.
stamp mill	0.
	syl	stamp mill
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	a machine for crushing ore.
stamp out	1.
	syl	stamp out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put out or extinguish by stamp?!ing.
	exam	1	to stamp out a fire.
stamp out	2.
	syl	stamp out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush or suppress by force.
	exam	1	to stamp out a rebellion.
stance	ety	C16: via French from Italian stanza place for standing, from Latin st*_ans, from st*_are to stand
stance	1.
	syl	stance
	pron	<st@ns>, <sta:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner and position in which a person or animal stands.
stance	2.
	syl	stance
	pron	<st@ns>, <sta:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the posture assumed when about to play the ball, as in golf, cricket, etc.
stance	3.
	syl	stance
	pron	<st@ns>, <sta:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	general emotional or intellectual attitude.
	exam	1	a leftist stance.
stanch	ety	C14: from Old French estanchier, from Vulgar Latin stantic*_are (unattested) to cause to stand, from Latin st*_are to stand, halt
staunch	alt
	head	stanch
	or	stanch
	syl	staunch
	pron	<stc:nC>
	pos	vb.
stanch	1.
	or	staunch
	syl	stanch
	pron	<sta:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stem the flow of (a liquid, esp. blood) or (of a liquid) to stop flowing.
stanch	2.
	or	staunch
	syl	stanch
	pron	<sta:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prevent the flow of a liquid, esp. blood, from (a hole, wound, etc.).
stanch	3.
	or	staunch
	syl	stanch
	pron	<sta:nC>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {assuage}.
stanch	4.
	or	staunch
	syl	stanch
	pron	<sta:nC>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive form of lock in which boats are carried over shallow parts of a river in a rush of water released by the lock.
stanchable	sub
	head	stanch
	or	staunchable
	syl	stanch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
staunchable	sub
	head	stanch
	or	stanchable
	syl	staunch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
stancher	sub
	head	stanch
	or	stauncher
	syl	stanch+er
	pos	n.
stauncher	sub
	head	stanch
	or	stancher
	syl	staunch+er
	pos	n.
stanchion	ety	C15: from Old French estanchon, from estance, from Vulgar Latin stantia (unattested) a standing, from Latin st*_are to stand
stanchion	1.
	syl	stan+chion
	pron	<1sta:nS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any vertical pole, beam, rod, etc., used as a support.
stanchion	2.
	syl	stan+chion
	pron	<1sta:nS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or support with a stanchion or stanchions.
stand	ety	Old English standan; related to Old Norse standa, Old High German stantan, Latin st*_are to stand; see #7stead 
stands	infl
	head	stand
	syl	stands
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
standing	infl
	head	stand
	syl	stand+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
stood	infl
	head	stand
	syl	stood.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
stand	1.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to be or cause to be in an erect or upright position.
stand	2.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to rise to, assume, or maintain an upright position.
stand	3.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	copula
	def	to have a specified height when standing.
	exam	1	to stand six feet.
stand	4.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be situated or located.
	exam	1	the house stands in the square.
stand	5.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be or exist in a specified state or condition.
	exam	1	to stand in awe of someone.
stand	6.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to adopt or remain in a resolute position or attitude.
stand	7.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	may take an infinitive
	def	to be in a specified position.
	exam	1	I stand to lose money in this venture;
	exam	2	he stands high in the president's favour.
stand	8.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remain in force or continue in effect.
	exam	1	whatever the difficulties, my orders stand.
stand	9.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to come to a stop or halt, esp. temporarily.
stand	10.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of water, etc.
	def	to collect and remain without flowing.
stand	11.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at; of a score, account, etc.
	def	to indicate the specified position of the parties involved.
	exam	1	the score stands at 20 to 1.
stand	12.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr. when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	tolerate or bear.
	exam	1	I won't stand for your nonsense any longer;
	exam	2	I can't stand spiders.
stand	13.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to resist; survive.
	exam	1	to stand the test of time.
stand	14.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to submit to.
	exam	1	to stand trial.
stand	15.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to be or become a candidate.
	exam	1	will he stand for Parliament??
stand	16.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to navigate in a specified direction.
	exam	1	we were standing for Madeira when the storm broke.
stand	17.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a gun dog
	def	to point at game.
stand	18.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to halt, esp. to give action, repel attack, or disrupt an enemy advance when retreating.
stand	19.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a male domestic animal, esp. a stallion
	def	to be available as a stud.
stand	20.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to keep (type that has been set) or (of such type) to be kept, for possible use in future printings.
stand	21.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bear the cost of; pay for.
	exam	1	to stand someone a drink.
stand a chance	22.
	head	stand
	syl	stand a chance.
	def	to have a hope or likelihood of winning, succeeding, etc.
stand fast	23.
	head	stand
	syl	stand fast.
	def	to maintain one's position firmly.
stand one's ground	24.
	head	stand
	syl	stand one's ground.
	def	to maintain a stance or position in the face of opposition.
stand	25.a.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to remain motionless.
stand	25.b.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to tolerate.
	exam	1	I won't stand still for your threats.
stand	26.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act or an instance of standing.
stand	27.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an opinion, esp. a resolutely held one.
	exam	1	he took a stand on capital punishment.
stand	28.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a halt or standstill.
stand	29.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a place where a person or thing stands.
stand	30.a.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a position on the floor of a shearing shed allocated to one shearer.
stand	30.b.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the shearing equipment belonging to such a position.
stand	31.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a structure, usually of wood, on which people can sit or stand.
stand	32.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a frame or rack on which such articles as coats and hats may be hung.
stand	33.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a small table or piece of furniture where articles may be placed or stored.
	exam	1	a music stand.
stand	34.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a supporting framework, esp. for a tool or instrument.
stand	35.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a stall, booth, or counter from which goods may be sold.
stand	36.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a halt to give action, etc., esp. one taken during a retreat and having some duration or some success.
stand	37.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	an extended period at the wicket by two batsmen.
stand	38.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a growth of plants in a particular area, esp. trees in a forest or a crop in a field.
stand	39.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a stop made by a touring theatrical company, pop group, etc., to give a performance (esp. in the phrase {one-night stand}) .
stand	40.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a plot or site earmarked for the erection of a building.
stand	41.
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a gun dog
	def	the act of pointing at game.
stand	xref
	syl	stand
	pron	<st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	See also {stand by, stand down, stand for, stand in, standoff, stand on, stand out, stand over, stand pat, stand to, stand up}.
stander	sub
	head	stand
	syl	stand+er
	pos	n.
standard	ety	C12: from Old French estandart gathering place, flag to mark such a place, probably of Germanic origin; compare Old High German stantan to stand, Old High German ort place
standard	1.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an accepted or approved example of something against which others are judged or measured.
standard	2.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a principle of propriety, honesty, and integrity.
	exam	1	she has no standards.
standard	3.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a level of excellence or quality.
	exam	1	a low standard of living.
standard	4.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any distinctive flag, device, etc., as of a nation, sovereign, or special cause.
standard	5.a.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a variety of naval or military flags.
standard	5.b.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the colours of a cavalry regiment.
standard	6.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a flag or emblem formerly used to show the central or rallying point of an army in battle.
standard	7.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tapering flag ending in two points, originally borne by a sovereign or high-ranking noble.
standard	8.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the commodity or commodities in which is stated the value of a basic monetary unit.
	exam	1	the gold standard.
standard	9.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an authorized model of a unit of measure or weight.
standard	10.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of board measure equal to 1980 board feet.
standard	11.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in coinage
	def	the prescribed proportion by weight of precious metal and base metal that each coin must contain.
standard	12.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an upright pole or beam, esp. one used as a support.
standard	13.a.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture consisting of an upright pole or beam on a base or support.
standard	13.b.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a standard lamp.
standard	14.a.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, esp. a fruit tree, that is trained so that it has an upright stem free of branches.
standard	14.b.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a standard cherry.
standard	15.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest petal of a papilionaceous flower, such as a sweetpea.
standard	16.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the usual, regularized, medium, or accepted kind.
	exam	1	a standard size.
standard	17.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of recognized authority, competence, or excellence.
	exam	1	the standard work on Greece.
standard	18.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or characterized by idiom, vocabulary, etc., that is regarded as correct and acceptable by educated native speakers. Compare {nonstandard, informal}.
standard	19.
	syl	stand+ard
	pron	<1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. formerly; Brit. of eggs
	def	of a size that is smaller than and larger than
standard-bearer	1.
	syl	stand:ard-bear:er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer or man who carries a stand?!ard.
standard-bearer	2.
	syl	stand:ard-bear:er
	pos	n.
	def	a leader of a cause or party.
standard-bred	0.
	syl	stand:ard-bred
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. breed of trotting and pacing horse, used esp. for harness-racing.
standard candle	0.
	syl	stand+ard can+dle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {candela}: not in scien?!tific usage because of possible confusion with the former {international candle}.
standard cell	0.
	syl	stand+ard cell
	pos	n.
	def	a voltaic cell producing a constant and accurately known electromotive force that can be used to calibrate voltage-measuring instruments.
standard cost	0.
	syl	stand+ard cost
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the predetermined budgeted cost of a regular manufacturing process against which actual costs are compared.
standard deviation	0.
	syl	stand+ard de+vi:a+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a measure of dispersion obtained by extracting the square root of the mean of the squared deviations of the observed values from their mean in a frequency distribution.
standard gauge	1.
	syl	stand+ard gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a railway track with a distance of 56@2#800806 inches between the lines; used on most railways. See also {narrow gauge, broad gauge}.
standard-gauge	infl
	head	standard gauge
	or	standard-gauged
	syl	stand:ard-gauge
	pos	adj.
standard-gauged	infl
	head	standard gauge
	or	standard-gauge
	syl	stand:ard-gauged.
	pos	adj.
standard gauge	2.
	syl	stand+ard gauge
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a railway with a standard gauge.
standardise	alt
	head	standardize
	or	standardize
	syl	stand+ard+ise
	pron	<1st@nd*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
standardize	1.
	or	standardise
	syl	stand+ard+ize
	pron	<1st@nd*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become standard.
standardize	2.
	or	standardise
	syl	stand+ard+ize
	pron	<1st@nd*2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to test by or make a comparison with a standard.
standardization	sub
	head	standardize
	or	standardisation
	syl	stand+ard:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
standardisation	sub
	head	standardize
	or	standardization
	syl	stand+ard:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
standardizer	sub
	head	standardize
	or	standardiser
	syl	stand+ard+2iz+er
	pos	n.
standardiser	sub
	head	standardize
	or	standardizer
	syl	stand+ard+2is+er
	pos	n.
standard of living	0.
	syl	stand+ard of liv+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a level of subsistence or material welfare of a community, class, or person.
standard time	0.
	syl	stand+ard time
	pos	n.
	def	the official local time of a region or country determined by the distance from Greenwich of a line of longitude passing through the area.
stand by	1.
	syl	stand by
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be available and ready to act if needed or called upon.
stand by	2.
	syl	stand by
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be present as an onlooker or without taking any action.
	exam	1	he stood by at the accident.
stand by	3.
	syl	stand by
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be faithful to.
	exam	1	to stand by one's principles.
stand by	4.
	syl	stand by
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	English law. of the Crown
	def	to challenge (a juror) without needing to show cause. {~} {stand-by}.
stand by	5.a.
	syl	stand by
	pos	vb.
	def	a person or thing that is ready for use or can be relied on in an emergency.
stand by	5.b.
	syl	stand by
	pos	vb.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stand-by provisions.
stand down	1.
	syl	stand down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resign or withdraw, esp. in favour of another.
stand down	2.
	syl	stand down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave the witness box in a court of law after giving evidence.
stand down	3.
	syl	stand down
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to go or be taken off duty.
standee	0.
	syl	stand:ee
	pron	<st@n1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who stands, esp. when there are no vacant seats.
standfast	0.
	syl	stand+fast
	pron	<1st@nd2fa:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fixed position.
stand for	1.
	syl	stand for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to represent or mean.
stand for	2.
	syl	stand for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to be or become a candidate for.
stand for	3.
	syl	stand for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to support or recommend.
stand for	4.
	syl	stand for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tolerate or bear.
	exam	1	he won't stand for any disobedience.
stand in	1.
	syl	stand in
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to act as a substitute.
stand (someone) in good stead	2.
	head	stand in
	syl	stand (someone) in good stead.
	def	to be of benefit or advantage to.
stand-in	infl
	head	stand in
	syl	stand-in.
	pos	n.
stand in	3.a.
	syl	stand in
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that serves as a substitute.
stand in	3.b.
	syl	stand in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stand-in teacher.
stand in	4.
	syl	stand in
	pos	n.
	def	a person who substitutes for an actor during intervals of waiting or in dangerous stunts.
standing	1.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	social or financial position, status, or reputation.
	exam	1	a man of some standing.
standing	2.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	length of existence, experience, etc.
standing	3.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	used to stand in or on.
	exam	1	standing room.
standing	4.a.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the start of a race
	def	begun from a standing position without the use of starting blocks.
standing	4.b.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a jump, leap, etc.
	def	performed from a stationary position without a run-up.
standing	5.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	permanent, fixed, or lasting.
standing	6.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	still or stagnant.
	exam	1	a standing pond.
standing	7.
	syl	stand+ing
	pron	<1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of type
	def	set and stored for future use. Compare {{dead} (sense 16)}.
standing army	0.
	syl	stand+ing ar:my
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent army of paid soldiers maintained by a nation.
standing committee	0.
	syl	stand+ing com+mit+tee
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent committee appointed to deal with a specified subject.
standing order	1.
	syl	stand+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {banker's order}. an instruction to a bank by a depositor to pay a stated sum at regular intervals.
standing order	2.
	syl	stand+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a rule or order governing the procedure, conduct, etc., of a legislative body.
standing order	3.
	syl	stand+ing or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	one of a number of orders which have or are likely to have long-term validity.
standing rigging	0.
	syl	stand+ing rig+ging
	pos	n.
	def	the stays, shrouds, and other more or less fixed, though adjustable, wires and ropes that support the masts of a sailing vessel. Compare {running rigging}.
standing wave	0.
	syl	stand+ing wave
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a wave that has unchanging amplitude at each point along its axis, the amplitude being zero at its nodes and a maximum at its antinodes. It is produced by the interference between a transmitted wave and a reflected wave. Also called: {stationary wave}.
standish	ety	C15: of unknown origin
standish	0.
	syl	stand+ish
	pron	<1st@ndiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand, usually of metal, for pens, ink bottles, etc.
Myles	infl
	head	Standish
	syl	Myles
	pos	n.
Miles 	infl
	head	Standish
	syl	Miles .
	pos	n.
Standish	0.
	syl	Stan:dish
	pron	<1st@ndiS>
	pos	n.
	def	??1584-1656, English military leader of the Pilgrim Fathers at Plymouth, New England.
standoff	1.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the act or an instance of standing off or apart.
standoff	2.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	n.
	def	a deadlock or stalemate.
standoff	3.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	n.
	def	any situation or disposition of forces that counterbalances or neutralizes.
standoff	4.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	short for {stand-off half}.
stand off	infl
	head	standoff
	syl	stand off
	pos	adv.
standoff	5.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to navigate a vessel so as to avoid the shore, an obstruction, etc.
standoff	6.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep or cause to keep at a distance.
standoff	7.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reach a deadlock or stalemate.
standoff	8.
	syl	stand+off
	pron	<1st@nd2of>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss (workers), esp. temporarily.
stand-off half	1.
	syl	stand-off half
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a player who acts as a link between his scrum half and three-quarter backs and who marks the opposing scrum half.
stand-off half	2.
	syl	stand-off half
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	this position in a team.
stand-off half	xref
	syl	stand-off half
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	Also called: {fly half}.
standoffish	0.
	syl	stand+off:ish
	pron	<2st@nd1ofiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	reserved, haughty, or aloof.
stand oil	0.
	syl	stand oil
	pos	n.
	def	a thick drying oil made by heating linseed, tung, or soya to over 300?%C: used in oil enamel paints.
stand on	1.
	syl	stand on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue to navigate a vessel on the same heading.
stand on	2.
	syl	stand on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to insist on.
	exam	1	to stand on ceremony.
stand on one's own (two) feet	3.
	head	stand on
	syl	stand on one's own (two) feet.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be independent or self-reliant.
stand out	1.
	syl	stand out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be distinctive or conspicu?!ous.
stand out	2.
	syl	stand out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to refuse to agree, consent, or comply.
	exam	1	they stood out for a better price.
stand out	3.
	syl	stand out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to protrude or project.
stand out	4.
	syl	stand out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to navigate a vessel away from a port, harbour, anchorage, etc.
standout	infl
	head	stand out
	syl	stand+out.
	pos	n.
stand out	5.
	syl	stand out
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person or thing that is distinctive or outstanding.
stand out	6.
	syl	stand out
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person who refuses to agree or consent.
stand over	1.
	syl	stand o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to watch closely; keep tight control over.
stand over	2.
	syl	stand o:ver
	pos	adv.
	def	to postpone or be postponed.
stand over	3.
	syl	stand o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to threaten or intimidate (a person). {~} {standover}.
stand over	4.a.
	syl	stand o:ver
	pos	vb.
	def	a threatening or intimidating act.
stand over	4.b.
	syl	stand o:ver
	pos	vb.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a standover man.
stand pat	1.
	syl	stand pat
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Poker.
	def	to refuse the right to change any of one's cards; keep one's hand unchanged.
stand pat	2.
	syl	stand pat
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resist change or remain unchanged.
standpatter	sub
	head	stand pat
	syl	stand+1pat+ter
	pos	n.
standpipe	0.
	syl	stand+pipe
	pron	<1st@nd2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical pipe, open at the upper end, attached to a pipeline or tank serving to limit the pressure head to that of the height of the pipe.
standpoint	0.
	syl	stand+point
	pron	<1st@nd2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical or mental position from which things are viewed.
standstill	0.
	syl	stand+still
	pron	<1st@nd2stil>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete cessation of movement; stop; halt.
	exam	1	the car came to a standstill.
stand to	1.
	syl	stand to
	pos	adv.
	qual	Military.
	def	to assume positions or cause to assume positions to resist a possible attack.
stand to reason	2.
	head	stand to
	syl	stand to reason.
	def	to conform with the dictates of reason.
	exam	1	it stands to reason that pigs can't fly.
stand up	1.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rise to the feet.
stand up	2.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
stand up	3.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to fail to keep an appointment with, esp. intentionally.
stand up	4.a.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to support, side with, or defend.
stand up	4.b.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to serve as best man for (the groom) at a wedding.
stand up	5.a.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to confront or resist courageously.
stand up	5.b.
	syl	stand up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to withstand or endure (wear, criticism, etc.).
stand-up	infl
	head	stand up
	syl	stand-up.
	pos	adj.
stand up	6.
	syl	stand up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	having or being in an erect position.
	exam	1	a stand-up collar.
stand up	7.
	syl	stand up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	done, performed, taken, etc., while standing.
	exam	1	a stand-up meal.
stand up	8.
	syl	stand up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a comedian
	def	performing solo, while standing before an audience.
stand up	9.
	syl	stand up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; Informal. of a boxer
	def	having an aggressive style without much leg movement.
	exam	1	a stand-up fighter.
stane	0.
	syl	stane
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. spelling of {stone}.
Stanford-Binet test	ety	C20: named after Stanford University, California, and Alfred Binet (1857-1911), French psychologist
Stanford-Binet test	0.
	syl	Stan:ford-Bi:net test
	pron	<1st@nf*d> <bi1nA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a revision, esp. for U.S. use, of the Binet-Simon scale designed to measure mental ability by comparing the performance of an individual with the average performance for his age group. See also {Binet-Simon scale, intelligence test}.
stang	H1.0.
	syl	stang
	pron	<st@G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense of {sting}.
stang	H2.1.
	syl	stang
	pron	<st@G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to throb or cause to throb with pain.
stang	H2.2.
	syl	stang
	pron	<st@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a throbbing pain.
stanhope	ety	C18: named after Fitzroy Stanhope (1787-1864), English clergyman for whom it was first built
stanhope	0.
	syl	stan+hope
	pron	<1st@n*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a light one-seater carriage with two or four wheels.
Stanislavski	alt
	head	Stanislavsky
	or	Stanislavsky
	syl	Stan:i:slav:ski
	pron	<2st@ni1sl@vski>, Russian <st*ni1slafskij>
	pos	n.
Konstantin	infl
	head	Stanislavsky
	syl	Kon:stan:tin
	pron	<k*nstan1tin>
	pos	n.
Stanislavsky	0.
	or	Stanislavski
	syl	Stan:i:slav:sky
	pron	<2st@ni1sl@vski>, Russian <st*ni1slafskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1863-1938, Russian actor and director, cofounder of the Moscow Art Theatre (1897). He is famous for his theory of acting, known as the Method, which directs the actor to find the truth within himself about the role he is playing.
stank	H1.0.
	syl	stank
	pron	<st@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {stink}.
stank	ety	C13: from Old French estanc, probably from estancher to stanch
stank	H2.1.
	syl	stank
	pron	<st@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small cofferdam, esp. one of timber made watertight with clay.
stank	H2.2.
	syl	stank
	pron	<st@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a pond or pool.
stank	H2.3.
	syl	stank
	pron	<st@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a stream, cofferdam, etc.) watertight, esp. with clay.
stank	ety	special use of #7stank %2 (in the sense: pool, pond)
stank	H3.1.
	syl	stank
	pron	<st@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a drain, as in a roadway.
stank	H3.2.
	syl	stank
	pron	<st@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a draining board adjacent to a sink unit.
Stanley	H1.1.
	syl	Stan+ley
	pron	<1st@nli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE England, in N Durham. Pop.: 41940 (1971).
Mount	2.
	head	Stanley
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in central Africa, between Uganda and Za*"ire: the highest peak of the Rumenzori range. Height: 5109 m (16763 ft.). Za*"ire name: {Ngaliema Mountain}.
Stanley	H2.0.
	syl	Stan:ley
	pron	<1st@nli>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry Mor@.ton}. 1841-1904, British explorer and journalist, who led an expedition to Africa in search of Livingstone, whom he found on Nov. 10, 1871. He led three further expeditions in Africa (1874-77; 1879-84; 1887-89) and was instrumental in securing Belgian sovereignty over the Congo Free State.
Stanley Falls	0.
	syl	Stan+ley Falls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the former name of {Boyoma Falls}.
Stanley Pool	0.
	syl	Stan+ley Pool
	pos	n.
	def	a lake between Za*"ire and the Congo, formed by a widening of the River Congo. Area: 829 sq. km (320 sq. miles). Za*"irese name: {Pool Malebo}.
Stanleyville	0.
	syl	Stan+ley+ville
	pron	<1st@nli2vil>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1966) of {Kisangani}.
stann-	ety	from Late Latin stannum tin
stann-	0.
	syl	stann-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting tin.
	exam	1	stannite.
Sthe	infl
	head	Stannaries
	syl	Sthe.
	pos	n.
Stannaries	0.
	syl	Stan+na+ries
	pron	<1st@n*riz>
	pos	n.
	def	a tin-mining district of Devon and Cornwall, under the jurisdiction of special courts.
stannary	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin stann*_aria, from Late Latin: #7stannum, tin
stannaries	infl
	head	stannary
	syl	stan+na+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stannary	0.
	syl	stan+na+ry
	pron	<1st@n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or region where tin is mined or worked.
stannic	ety	C18: from Late Latin stannum tin
stannic	0.
	syl	stan+nic
	pron	<1st@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tin, esp. in the tetravalent state.
stannic sulphide	0.
	syl	stan+nic sul+phide
	pos	n.
	def	an insoluble solid compound of tin usually existing as golden crystals or as a yellowish-brown powder: used as a pigment. Formula: SnS\2. See also {mosaic gold}.
stanniferous	0.
	syl	stan+nif+er+ous
	pron	<st*1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing tin; tin-bearing.
stannite	ety	C19: from #7stannum+ -#7ite %1
stannite	0.
	syl	stan+nite
	pron	<1st@nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey metallic mineral that consists of a sulphide of tin, copper, and iron and is a source of tin. Formula: Cu\2FeSnS\4.
stannous	0.
	syl	stan+nous
	pron	<1st@n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tin, esp. in the divalent state.
stannum	ety	C18: from Late Latin: tin, from Latin: alloy of silver and lead, perhaps of Celtic origin; compare Welsh ystaen tin
stannum	0.
	syl	stan+num
	pron	<1st@n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {tin} (the metal).
Stanovoy Range	alt
	head	Stanovoi Range
	or	Stanovoi Range
	syl	Sta+no+voy Range
	pron	Russian <st*na1vcj>
	pos	n.
Stanovoi Range	0.
	or	Stanovoy Range
	syl	Sta+no+voi Range
	pron	Russian <st*na1vcj>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in the SE Soviet Union: forms part of the watershed between rivers flowing to the Arctic and the Pacific. Highest peak: Mount Skalisty, 2482 m (8143 ft.).
Stans	0.
	syl	Stans
	pron	German <Stans>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Switzerland, capital of Nidwalden demicanton, 11 km (7 miles) southeast of Lu?!cerne: tourist centre. Pop.: 5180 (1970).
stanza	ety	C16: from Italian: halting place, from Vulgar Latin stantia (unattested) station, from Latin st*_are to stand
stanza	0.
	syl	stan+za
	pron	<1st@nz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a fixed number of verse lines arranged in a definite metrical pattern, forming a unit of a poem.
stanzaed	sub
	head	stanza
	syl	stan+zaed
	pos	adj.
stanzaic	sub
	head	stanza
	syl	stan+za+ic
	pron	<st@n1zAik>
	pos	adj.
stapelia	ety	C18: from New Latin, named after J. B. van Stapel, (died 1636), Dutch botanist
stapelia	0.
	syl	sta+pe:li:a
	pron	<st*1pEli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fleshy cactus-like leafless African plant of the asclepiadaceous genus having thick four-angled stems and large typically foetid mottled flowers.
stapes	ety	C17: via New Latin from Medieval Latin, perhaps a variant of staffa, stapeda stirrup, influenced in form by Latin st*_are to stand+ p*_es a foot
stapedes	alt
	head	stapes
	or	stapes
	syl	sta+pe:des
	pron	<st@1pEdEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stapes	0.
	or	stapedes
	syl	sta+pes
	pron	<1stApEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the stirrup-shaped bone that is the innermost of three small bones in the middle ear of mammals. Nontechnical name: {stirrup bone}. Compare {incus, malleus}.
stapedial	sub
	head	stapes
	syl	sta+pe:di:al
	pron	<st@1pEdi*l>
	pos	adj.
staphylo-	ety	from Greek staphul*_e bunch of grapes, uvula
staphylo-	0.
	syl	staph:y:lo-
	exam	1	combining form.
staphylo-	1.
	syl	staph:y:lo-
	def	uvula.
	exam	1	staphyloplasty.
staphylo-	2.
	syl	staph:y:lo-
	def	resembling a bunch of grapes.
	exam	1	staphylococcus.
staphylococci	infl
	head	staphylococcus
	syl	staph:y+lo+coc+ci
	pron	<-1koksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
staphylococcus	0.
	syl	staph:y+lo+coc+cus
	pron	<2st@fil*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any spherical Gram-positive bacterium of the genus typically occurring in clusters and including many pathogenic species, causing boils, infection in wounds, and septicaemia: family Often shortened to {staph}.
staphylococcal	sub
	head	staphylococcus
	or	staphylococcic
	syl	staph:y+lo+coc+cal
	pron	<2st@fil*u1kokL>
	pos	adj.
staphylococcic	sub
	head	staphylococcus
	or	staphylococcal
	syl	staph:y+lo+coc+cic
	pron	<2st@fil*u1koksik>
	pos	adj.
staphyloplasty	0.
	syl	staph:y+lo+plas+ty
	pron	<1st@fil*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	plastic surgery or surgical repair involving the soft palate or the uvula.
staphyloplastic	sub
	head	staphyloplasty
	syl	staph:y+lo+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
staphylorrhaphy	0.
	syl	staph:y+lor+rha+phy
	pron	<2st@fi1lor*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	repair of a cleft palate by means of staphyloplasty and suturing.
staphylorrhaphic	sub
	head	staphylorrhaphy
	syl	staph:y+lor+rhaph+ic
	pron	<2st@filo1r@fik>
	pos	adj.
staple	ety	Old English stapol prop, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch stapel step, Old High German staffal 
staple	H1.1.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short length of thin wire bent into a square U-shape, used to fasten papers, cloth, etc.
staple	H1.2.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short length of stiff wire formed into a U-shape with pointed ends, used for holding a hasp to a post, securing electric cables, etc.
staple	H1.3.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure (papers, wire, etc.) with a staple or staples.
staple	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch stapel warehouse; see #7staple %1 &- #!sta+pler n.
staple	H2.1.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of prime importance; principal.
	exam	1	staple foods.
staple	H2.2.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a commodity
	def	forming a predominant element in the product, consumption, or trade of a specified nation, region, etc.
staple	H2.3.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	def	a staple commodity.
staple	H2.4.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	def	a main constituent; integral part.
staple	H2.5.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a principal raw material produced or grown in a region.
staple	H2.6.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of wool, cotton, etc., graded as to length and degree of fineness.
staple	H2.7.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a town specially appointed to be the exclusive market for one or more major exports of the land.
staple	H2.8.
	syl	sta+ple
	pron	<1stApL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange or sort (wool, cotton, etc.) according to length and fineness.
stapler	0.
	syl	sta+pler
	pron	<1stApl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that inserts staples into sheets of paper, etc., to hold them together.
star	ety	Old English steorra; related to Old Frisian st*_era, Old Norse stjarna, German Stern, Latin stella  &- #!star+less adj. &- #!star+@!like adj.
star	1.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a vast number of celestial objects that are visible in the clear night sky as points of light.
star	2.a.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a hot gaseous mass, such as the sun, that radiates energy, esp. as heat and light, usually derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior, and in some cases as radio waves and x-rays. The surface temperature can range from about 1500 to 100000?%C. See also {Hertzsprung-Russell diagram, {giant star}, white dwarf, neutron star, black hole}.
star	2.b.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a star catalogue.
	def	Related adjs.: {astral, sidereal, stellar}.
star	3.a.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a celestial body, esp. a planet, supposed to influence events, personalities, etc.
star	3.b.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {{horoscope} (sense 1)}.
star	4.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	an emblem shaped like a conventionalized star, usually with five or more points, often used as a symbol of rank, an award, etc.
star	5.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small white blaze on the forehead of an animal, esp. a horse.
star	6.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {star facet}. any of the eight triangular facets cut in the crown of a brilliant.
star	7.a.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguished or glamorous celebrity, often from the entertainment world.
star	7.b.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	star quality.
star	8.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {asterisk}.
see stars	9.
	head	star
	syl	see stars.
	def	to see or seem to see bright moving pinpoints of light, as from a blow on the head, increased blood pressure, etc.
star	10.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prison slang.
	def	a convict serving his first prison sentence. {~} {stars, star+ring, starred}.
star	11.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or decorate with a star or stars.
star	12.
	syl	star
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	to feature or be featured as a star: @6 @9 @6 @9.
star-apple	1.
	syl	star-ap:ple
	pos	n.
	def	a West Indian sapotaceous tree, with smooth-skinned edible greenish-purple fruit.
star-apple	2.
	syl	star-ap:ple
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree which, when cut across, reveals a star-shaped arrangement of seeds.
Stara Zagora	0.
	syl	Sta+ra Za+go+ra
	pron	Bulgarian <1stara> <za1gcra>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Bulgaria: ceded to Bulgaria by Turkey in 1877. Pop.: 121505 (1974 est.).
starboard	ety	Old English st*_eorbord, literally: steering side, from st*_eor steering paddle+ bord side; see #7steer %1#7, board ; from the fact that boats were formerly steered by a paddle held over the right-hand side
starboard	1.
	syl	star+board
	pron	<1sta:b*d>, <-2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the right side of an aeroplane or vessel when facing the nose or bow. Compare {{port%2}}.
starboard	2.
	syl	star+board
	pron	<1sta:b*d>, <-2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or on the starboard. {~}
starboard	3.
	syl	star+board
	pron	<1sta:b*d>, <-2bc:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	to turn or be turned towards the starboard.
starch	ety	Old English stercan (unattested except by the past participle sterced) to stiffen; related to Old Saxon sterkian, Old High German sterken to strengthen, Dutch sterken; see #7stark 
starch	1.
	syl	starch
	pron	<sta:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a polysaccharide composed of glucose units that occurs widely in plant tissues in the form of storage granules, consisting of amylose and amylopectin.
starch	2.
	syl	starch
	pron	<sta:C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {amylum}. a starch obtained from potatoes and some grain: it is fine white powder that forms a translucent viscous solution on boiling with water and is used to stiffen fabric and in many industrial processes.
starch	3.
	syl	starch
	pron	<sta:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any food containing a large amount of starch, such as rice and potatoes.
starch	4.
	syl	starch
	pron	<sta:C>
	pos	n.
	def	stiff or pompous formality of manner or conduct.
starch	5.
	syl	starch
	pron	<sta:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stiffen with or soak in starch.
starcher	sub
	head	starch
	syl	starch+er
	pos	n.
starchlike	sub
	head	starch
	syl	starch+2like
	pos	adj.
Star Chamber	0.
	syl	Star Cham+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the Privy Council sitting as a court of equity, esp. powerful under the Tudor monarchs; abolished 1641.
starch-reduced	0.
	syl	starch-re:duced
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food, esp. bread
	def	having the starch content reduced, as in proprietary slimming products.
starchier	infl
	head	starchy
	syl	starch:i+er
	pos	adj.
starchiest	infl
	head	starchy
	syl	starch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
starchy	1.
	syl	starch:y
	pron	<1sta:Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing starch.
	exam	1	starchy foods.
starchy	2.
	syl	starch:y
	pron	<1sta:Ci>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely formal, stiff, or conventional.
	exam	1	a starchy manner.
starchy	3.
	syl	starch:y
	pron	<1sta:Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	stiffened with starch.
starchily	sub
	head	starchy
	syl	starch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
starchiness	sub
	head	starchy
	syl	starch:i+ness
	pos	n.
star connection	0.
	syl	star con+nec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a connection used in a polyphase electrical device or system of devices in which the windings each have one end connected to a common junction, the {star point}, and the other end to a separate terminal. See also {Y connection}. Compare {delta connection}.
star-crossed	0.
	syl	star-crossed
	pos	adj.
	def	dogged by ill luck; destined to misfortune.
stardom	1.
	syl	star+dom
	pron	<1sta:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fame and prestige of being a star in films, sport, etc.
stardom	2.
	syl	star+dom
	pron	<1sta:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the world of celebrities.
stardust	1.
	syl	star+dust
	pron	<1sta:2d^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of distant stars appearing to the observer as a cloud of dust.
stardust	2.
	syl	star+dust
	pron	<1sta:2d^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a dreamy romantic or sentimental quality or feeling.
stare	ety	Old English starian; related to Old Norse stara, Old High German star*_en to stare, Greek stereos stiff, Latin constern*_are to confuse
stare	1.
	syl	stare
	pron	<ste*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to look or gaze fixedly, often with hostility or rudeness.
stare	2.
	syl	stare
	pron	<ste*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an animal's fur, bird's feathers, etc.
	def	to stand on end because of fear, ill health, etc.
stare	3.
	syl	stare
	pron	<ste*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stand out as obvious; glare.
stare one in the face	4.
	head	stare
	syl	stare one in the face.
	def	to be glaringly obvious or imminent.
stare	5.
	syl	stare
	pron	<ste*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of staring.
starer	sub
	head	stare
	syl	star+er
	pos	n.
down	alt
	head	stare out
	or	stare out
	syl	down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
stare out	0.
	or	down
	syl	stare out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look at (a person or animal) fixedly until his gaze is turned away.
starfish	infl
	or	starfishes
	syl	star+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
starfishes	infl
	head	starfish
	or	starfish
	syl	star+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
starfish	0.
	syl	star+fish
	pron	<1sta:2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any echinoderm of the class such as typically having a flattened body covered with a flexible test and five arms radiating from a central disc.
starflower	0.
	syl	star+flow:er
	pron	<1sta:2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants with starlike flowers, esp. the star-of-Bethlehem.
stargaze	1.
	syl	star+gaze
	pron	<1sta:2gAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to observe the stars.
stargaze	2.
	syl	star+gaze
	pron	<1sta:2gAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to daydream.
stargazer	sub
	head	stargaze
	syl	star+2gaz+er
	pos	n.
stargazing	sub
	head	stargaze
	syl	star+2gaz+ing
	pos	n. adj.
star grass	0.
	syl	star grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate and tropical plants of the amaryllidaceous genus having long grasslike leaves and yellow star-shaped flowers.
stark	ety	Old English stearc stiff; related to Old Norse sterkr, Gothic gastaurknan to stiffen
stark	1.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	devoid of any elaboration; blunt.
	exam	1	the stark facts.
stark	2.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	grim; desolate.
	exam	1	a stark landscape.
stark	3.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	utter; absolute.
	exam	1	stark folly.
stark	4.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	severe; violent.
stark	5.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	rigid, as in death (esp. in the phrases {stiff and stark, stark dead}) .
stark	6.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {stark-naked}.
stark	7.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely.
	exam	1	stark mad.
stark	8.
	syl	stark
	pron	<sta:k>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	starkly.
starkly	sub
	head	stark
	syl	stark+ly
	pos	adv.
starkness	sub
	head	stark
	syl	stark+ness
	pos	n.
Johannes	infl
	head	Stark
	syl	Jo:han:nes
	pron	<jo1han*s>
	pos	n.
Stark	0.
	syl	Stark
	pron	<sta:k>, German <Stark>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1957, German physicist, who discovered the splitting of the lines of a spectrum when the source of light is subjected to a strong electrostatic field ({Stark effect}, 1913): Nobel prize for physics 1919.
stark-naked	ety	C13 stert naket, literally: tail naked; stert, from Old English steort tail; related to Old Norse stertr tail+#7naked 
stark-naked	0.
	syl	stark-na:ked
	pos	adj.
	def	completely naked. Informal word : {stark+ers} (#!st$a$:k$$z).
starlet	1.
	syl	star+let
	pron	<1sta:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a young and inexperienced actress who is projected as a potential star.
starlet	2.
	syl	star+let
	pron	<1sta:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small star.
starlight	1.
	syl	star+light
	pron	<1sta:2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the light emanating from the stars.
starlight	2.
	syl	star+light
	pron	<1sta:2lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or like starlight.
starlight	3.
	syl	star+light
	pron	<1sta:2lIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	Also: {star+lit} (#!st$a$:l$It). illuminated by starlight.
starling	ety	Old English st@arlinc, from st@ar starling (related to Icelandic stari) +-line -#7ling %1
starling	H1.0.
	syl	star+ling
	pron	<1sta:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	any gregarious passerine songbird of the Old World family esp. which has a blackish plumage and a short tail.
starling	ety	C17: probably changed from staddling, from #7staddle 
starling	H2.0.
	syl	star+ling
	pron	<1sta:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of piles that surround a pier of a bridge to protect it from debris, etc.
star-nosed mole	0.
	syl	star-nosed mole
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American amphibious mole, having a ring of pink fleshy tentacles around the nose.
star-of-Bethlehem	1.
	syl	star-of-Beth:le:hem
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {starflower}. a Eurasian liliaceous plant, naturalized in the eastern U.S., having narrow leaves and starlike white flowers.
star-of-Bethlehem	2.
	syl	star-of-Beth:le:hem
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants.
Star of Bethlehem	0.
	syl	Star of Beth+le:hem
	pos	n.
	def	the star that is supposed to have appeared above Bethlehem at the birth of Christ.
Star of David	0.
	syl	Star of Da:vid
	pos	n.
	def	an emblem symbolizing Judaism and consisting of a six-pointed star formed by superimposing one equilateral triangle upon another of equal size.
Ringo	infl
	head	Starr
	syl	Rin:go
	pron	<1riGg*u>
	pos	n.
Starr	0.
	syl	Starr
	pron	<sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1940, English rock musician: drummer for the Beatles (1962-70).
starred	1.a.
	syl	starred
	pron	<sta:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having luck or fortune as specified.
starred	1.b.
	syl	starred
	pron	<sta:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	ill-starred.
starrier	infl
	head	starry
	syl	star+ri+er
	pos	adj.
starriest	infl
	head	starry
	syl	star+ri+est.
	pos	adj.
starry	1.
	syl	star+ry
	pron	<1sta:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled, covered with, or illuminated by stars.
starry	2.
	syl	star+ry
	pron	<1sta:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or relating to a star or stars.
starrily	sub
	head	starry
	syl	star+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
starriness	sub
	head	starry
	syl	star+ri+ness
	pos	n.
starry-eyed	0.
	syl	star:ry-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	given to naive wishes, judgments, etc.; full of unsophisticated optimism; gullible.
Stars and Bars	0.
	syl	Stars and Bars
	pos	n.
	def	the flag of the Confederate States of America.
the	infl
	head	Stars and Stripes
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Stars and Stripes	0.
	syl	Stars and Stripes
	pos	n.
	def	the national flag of the United States of America, consisting of 50 white stars representing the present states on a blue field and seven red and six white horizontal stripes representing the original states. Also called: the {Star-Spangled Banner}.
star sapphire	0.
	syl	star sap+phire
	pos	n.
	def	a sapphire showing a starlike figure in reflected light because of its crystalline structure.
star shell	0.
	syl	star shell
	pos	n.
	def	an artillery shell containing a flare or other illuminant.
star-spangled	0.
	syl	star-span:gled
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or decorated with stars.
Sthe	infl
	head	Star-Spangled Banner
	syl	Sthe.
	pos	n.
Star-Spangled Banner	1.
	syl	Star-Span:gled Ban+ner
	pos	n.
	def	the national anthem of the United States of America.
Star-Spangled Banner	2.
	syl	Star-Span:gled Ban+ner
	pos	n.
	def	another term for the {Stars and Stripes}.
star stream	0.
	syl	star stream
	pos	n.
	def	one of two main streams of stars that, because of the rotation of the Milky Way, appear to move in opposite directions, one towards Orion, the other towards Ara.
star-studded	0.
	syl	star-stud:ded
	pos	adj.
	def	featuring a large proportion of well-known actors or other performers.
	exam	1	a star-studded cast.
start	ety	Old English styrtan; related to Old Norse sterta to crease, Old High German sturzen to rush
start	1.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to begin or cause to begin (something or to do something); come or cause to come into being, operation, etc..
	exam	1	he started a quarrel;
	exam	2	they started to work.
start	2.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to make or cause to make a beginning of (a process, series of actions, etc.).
	exam	1	they started on the project.
start	3.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to set or be set in motion.
	exam	1	he started up the machine.
start	4.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sudden involuntary movement of one's body, from or as if from fright; jump.
start	5.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up, away, etc.
	def	to spring or jump suddenly from a position or place.
start	6.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to establish or be established; set up.
	exam	1	to start a business.
start	7.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support (someone) in the first part of a venture, career, etc.
start	8.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work or cause to work loose.
start	9.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enter or be entered in a race.
start	10.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to flow violently from a source.
	exam	1	wine started from a hole in the cask.
start	11.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rouse (game) from a hiding place, lair, etc.
start	12.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {startle}.
start	13.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to commence quarrelling or causing a disturbance.
to start with	14.
	head	start
	syl	to start with.
	def	in the first place. {~}
start	15.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the first or first part of a series of actions or operations, a journey, etc.
start	16.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the place or time of starting, as of a race or performance.
start	17.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a signal to proceed, as in a race.
start	18.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a lead or advantage, either in time or distance and usually of specified extent, in a competitive activity.
	exam	1	he had an hour's start on me.
start	19.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a slight involuntary movement of the body, as through fright, surprise, etc..
	exam	1	she gave a start as I entered.
start	20.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	an opportunity to enter a career, undertake a project, etc.
start	21.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a surprising incident.
start	22.
	syl	start
	pron	<sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	a part that has come loose or been disengaged.
by fits and starts	23.
	head	start
	syl	by fits and starts.
	def	spasmodically; without concerted effort.
for a start	24.
	head	start
	syl	for a start.
	def	in the first place. {~} See also {start in, start off, start on, start out, start up}.
starter	1.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {self-starter}. a device for starting an internal-combustion engine, usually consisting of a powerful electric motor that engages with the flywheel.
starter	2.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who organizes the timely departure of buses, trains, etc.
starter	3.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supervises and signals the start of a race.
starter	4.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a competitor who starts in a race or contest.
starter	5.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an acceptable or practicable proposition, plan, idea, etc.
starter	6.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person who is willing to engage in a particular activity.
starter	7.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a culture of bacteria used to start fermentation, as in making cheese or bread.
starter	8.
	syl	start+er
	pron	<1sta:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the first course of a meal.
for starters	9.
	head	starter
	syl	for starters.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in the first place.
star thistle	0.
	syl	star this+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus esp. of Eurasia, which has spiny purplish flower heads: family (composites). See also {{centaury} (sense 2)}.
start in	0.
	syl	start in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to undertake (something or doing something); commence or begin.
starting block	0.
	syl	start+ing block
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of adjustable devices with pads or blocks against which a sprinter braces his feet in crouch starts.
starting gate	1.
	syl	start+ing gate
	pos	n.
	def	a movable barrier so placed on the start?!ing line of a race course that the raising of it releases all the contestants simultaneously.
starting gate	2.
	syl	start+ing gate
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {starting stalls}.
starting grid	0.
	syl	start+ing grid
	pos	n.
	qual	Motor racing.
	def	a marked section of the track at the start where the cars line up according to their times in practice, the fastest occupying the front position.
starting price	0.
	syl	start+ing price
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in horse racing
	def	the latest odds offered by bookmakers at the start of a race.
starting stalls	0.
	syl	start+ing stalls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a line of stalls in which horses are enclosed at the start of a race and from which they are released by the simultaneous springing open of retaining barriers at the front of each stall.
startle	ety	Old English steartlian to stumble; related to Middle High German starzen, to strut, Norwegian sterta to strain oneself
startle	0.
	syl	star+tle
	pron	<1sta:tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be surprised or frightened, esp. so as to start involuntarily.
startler	sub
	head	startle
	syl	star+tler
	pos	n.
startling	sub
	head	startle
	syl	star+tling
	pos	adj.
startlingly	sub
	head	startle
	syl	star+tling+ly
	pos	adv.
start off	1.
	syl	start off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to set out on a journey.
start off	2.
	syl	start off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to be or make the first step in an activity; initiate.
	exam	1	he started the show off with a lively song.
start off	3.
	syl	start off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a person) to act or do something, such as to laugh, to tell stories, etc.
start on	0.
	syl	start on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to pick a quarrel with (someone).
start out	1.
	syl	start out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to set out on a journey.
start out	2.
	syl	start out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take the first steps, as in life, one's career, etc..
	exam	1	he started out as a salesman.
start out	3.
	syl	start out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take the first actions in an activity in a particu?!lar way or specified aim.
	exam	1	they started out wanting a house, but eventually bought a flat.
start up	1.
	syl	start up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to come or cause to come into being for the first time; originate.
start up	2.
	syl	start up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spring or jump suddenly from a position or place.
start up	3.
	syl	start up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to set in motion, activity, etc..
	exam	1	he started up the engine;
	exam	2	the orchestra started up.
starvation	0.a.
	syl	star+va+tion
	pron	<sta:1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of starv?!ing or state of being starved.
starvation	0.b.
	syl	star+va+tion
	pron	<sta:1vAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a starvation diet;
	exam	2	starvation wages.
starve	ety	Old English steorfan to die; related to Old Frisian sterva to die, Old High German sterban to die
starve	1.
	syl	starve
	pron	<sta:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to die or cause to die from lack of food.
starve	2.
	syl	starve
	pron	<sta:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deprive (a person or animal) or (of a person, etc.) to be deprived of food.
starve	3.
	syl	starve
	pron	<sta:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be very hungry.
starve	4.
	syl	starve
	pron	<sta:v>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by of or for
	def	to deprive or be deprived (of something necessary), esp. so as to cause suffering or malfunctioning.
	exam	1	the engine was starved of fuel.
starve	5.
	syl	starve
	pron	<sta:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to bring (to) a specified condition by starving.
	exam	1	to starve someone into submission.
starve	6.
	syl	starve
	pron	<sta:v>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	to be or cause to be extremely cold.
starver	sub
	head	starve
	syl	starv+er
	pos	n.
starveling	1.a.
	syl	starve+ling
	pron	<1sta:vliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a starving or poorly fed person, animal, etc.
starveling	1.b.
	syl	starve+ling
	pron	<1sta:vliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a starveling child.
starveling	2.
	syl	starve+ling
	pron	<1sta:vliG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	insufficient; meagre; scant.
starwort	1.
	syl	star+wort
	pron	<1sta:2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants with star-shaped flowers, esp. the stitchwort.
starwort	2.
	syl	star+wort
	pron	<1sta:2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several aquatic plants of the genus having a star-shaped rosette of floating leaves: family
stash	ety	C20: origin unknown
stash	1.
	syl	stash
	pron	<st@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to put or store (money, valuables, etc.) in a secret place, as for safekeeping.
stash	2.
	syl	stash
	pron	<st@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	a secret store or the place where this is hidden.
stasis	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek: a standing, from histanai to cause to stand; related to Latin st*_are to stand
stasis	1.
	syl	sta+sis
	pron	<1stAsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a stagnation in the normal flow of bodily fluids, such as the blood or urine.
stasis	2.
	syl	sta+sis
	pron	<1stAsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literature.
	def	a state or condition in which there is no action or progress; static situation.
	exam	1	dramatic stasis.
stat	ety	from Latin statim 
stat	1.
	syl	stat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	immediately.
stat	2.
	syl	stat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	stationary.
stat	3.
	syl	stat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	statue.
stat	4.
	syl	stat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	statutary.
stat	5.
	syl	stat.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	statute.
-stat	ety	from Greek -stat*_es, from histanai to cause to stand
-stat	0.
	syl	-stat
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a device that causes something to remain stationary or constant.
	exam	1	thermostat.
statant	ety	C15: from Latin, apparently from irregularly formed present participle of st*_are to stand
statant	0.
	syl	sta+tant
	pron	<1stAtNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of an animal
	def	in profile with all four feet on the ground.
state	ety	C13: from Old French estat, from Latin status a standing, from st*_are to stand
state	1.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a person, thing, etc., with regard to main attributes.
state	2.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure, form, or constitution of something.
	exam	1	a solid state.
state	3.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any mode of existence.
state	4.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	position in life or society; estate.
state	5.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	ceremonious style, as befitting wealth or dignity.
	exam	1	to live in state.
state	6.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sovereign political power or community.
state	7.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory occupied by such a community.
state	8.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the sphere of power in such a community.
	exam	1	affairs of state.
state	9.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of a number of areas or communities having their own governments and forming a federation under a sovereign government, as in the U.S.
state	10.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the body politic of a particular sovereign power, esp. as contrasted with a rival authority such as the Church.
state	11.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a class or order; estate.
state	12.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a nervous, upset, or excited condition (esp. in the phrase {in a state}) .
lie in state	13.
	head	state
	syl	lie in state.
	usage	of a body
	def	to be placed on public view before burial.
state of affairs	14.
	head	state
	syl	state of affairs.
	def	a situation; present circumstances or condition. {~}
state	15.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	controlled or financed by a state.
	exam	1	state university.
state	16.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or concerning the State.
	exam	1	State trial.
state	17.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	n.
	def	involving ceremony or concerned with a ceremonious occasion.
	exam	1	state visit.
state	18.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to articulate in words; utter.
state	19.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to declare formally or publicly.
	exam	1	to state one's innocence.
state	20.
	syl	state
	pron	<stAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to resolve.
statable	sub
	head	state
	or	stateable
	syl	stat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
stateable	sub
	head	state
	or	statable
	syl	state+a:ble
	pos	adj.
state bank	0.
	syl	state bank
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a commercial bank incorporated under a State charter and not required to be a member of the Federal Reserve System. Compare {national bank}.
state capitalism	0.
	syl	state cap:i+tal+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a form of capitalism in which the state owns or controls most of the means of production and other capital: often very similar to state socialism.
statecraft	0.
	syl	state+craft
	pron	<1stAt2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of conducting public affairs; statesmanship.
stated	1.
	syl	stat+ed
	pron	<1stAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a sum
	def	determined by agreement; fixed.
stated	2.
	syl	stat+ed
	pron	<1stAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	explicitly formulated or narrated.
	exam	1	a stated argument.
stated	3.
	syl	stat+ed
	pron	<1stAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of an official, etc.
	def	appointed.
Statehouse	1.
	syl	State+house
	pron	<1stAt2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the building which houses a state legislature; State capitol.
Statehouse	2.
	syl	State+house
	pron	<1stAt2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a building in which public affairs or state ceremonies are conducted.
stateless	1.
	syl	state+less
	pron	<1stAtlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without nationality.
	exam	1	stateless persons.
stateless	2.
	syl	state+less
	pron	<1stAtlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a state or states.
stateless	3.
	syl	state+less
	pron	<1stAtlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	without ceremonial or dignity.
statelessness	sub
	head	stateless
	syl	state+less+ness
	pos	n.
statelier	infl
	head	stately
	syl	state+li+er
	pos	adj.
stateliest	infl
	head	stately
	syl	state+li+est.
	pos	adj.
stately	1.
	syl	state+ly
	pron	<1stAtli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by a graceful, dignified, and imposing appearance or manner.
stately	2.
	syl	state+ly
	pron	<1stAtli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a stately manner.
stateliness	sub
	head	stately
	syl	state+li+ness
	pos	n.
stately home	0.
	syl	state+ly home
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a large mansion, esp. one open to the public.
statement	1.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stating.
statement	2.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is stated, esp. a formal prepared announcement or reply.
statement	3.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a declaration of matters of fact, esp. in a pleading.
statement	4.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an account containing a summary of bills or invoices and displaying the total amount due.
statement	5.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an account prepared by a bank for each of its clients, usually at regular intervals, to show all credits and debits since the last account and the balance at the end of the period.
statement	6.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the presentation of a musical theme or idea, such as the subject of a fugue or sonata.
statement	7.
	syl	state+ment
	pron	<1stAtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a computer instruction written in a source language, such as FORTRAN, which is converted into one or more machine code instructions by a compiler.
statement of claim	0.
	syl	state+ment of claim
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in England
	def	the first pleading made by the plaintiff in a High Court action showing the facts upon which he relies in support of his claim and the relief asked for.
Staten Island	0.
	syl	Stat+en Is+land
	pron	<1st@tN>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in SE New York State, in New York Harbor: forms the Richmond borough of New York city; heavy industry. Pop.: 295443 (1970). Area: 155 sq. km (60 sq. miles).
state-of-the-art	0.
	syl	state-of-the-art
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of hi-fi equipment, re?!cordings, etc.
	def	the most recent and therefore considered the best; up-to-the-minute.
	exam	1	a state-of-the-art amplifier.
state of war	1.
	syl	state of war
	pos	n.
	def	a period of armed conflict between states, regardless of whether or not war has been officially declared.
state of war	2.
	syl	state of war
	pos	n.
	def	a legal condition begun by a declaration of war and ended formally, during which the rules of international law applicable to warfare may be invoked.
state prayers	0.
	syl	state prayers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	prayers for the Sovereign, the royal family, the clergy, and Parliament said at matins and evensong.
State prison	0.
	syl	State pris+on
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a prison where persons convicted of serious crimes are confined.
stater	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek stat*_er a standard of weight, from histanai to stand
stater	0.
	syl	sta+ter
	pron	<1stAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various usually silver coins of ancient Greece.
stateroom	1.
	syl	state+room
	pron	<1stAt2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a private cabin or room on a ship, train, etc.
stateroom	2.
	syl	state+room
	pron	<1stAt2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a large room in a palace or other building for use on state occasions.
the	infl
	head	States
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
States	0.
	syl	States
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for the {United States of America}.
state school	0.
	syl	state school
	pos	n.
	def	any school maintained by the state, in which education is free.
state services	0.
	syl	state ser+vic:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	services appointed to commemorate days of national celebration or deliverance such as the accession of a sovereign.
state's evidence	1.
	syl	state's ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the evidence for the prosecution given on behalf of a state in a criminal prosecution.
state's evidence	2.
	syl	state's ev:i+dence
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	evidence given for the state by an accomplice against his former associates in crime (esp. in the phrase {turn state's evidence}) . Brit. equivalent: {queen's} (or {king's) evidence}.
States General	1.
	syl	States Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the bicameral legislature of the Netherlands.
States General	2.a.
	syl	States Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	an assembly of the estates of an entire country in contrast to those of a single province.
States General	2.b.
	syl	States Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Estates General}. the assembly of the estates of all France, last meeting in 1789.
States General	2.c.
	syl	States Gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the sovereign body of the Dutch republic from the 16th to 18th centuries.
stateside	0.
	syl	state+side
	pron	<1stAt2sId>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	of, in, to, or towards the U.S.
statesmen	infl
	head	statesman
	syl	states+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
statesman	1.
	syl	states+man
	pron	<1stAtsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a political leader whose wisdom, integrity, etc., win great respect.
statesman	2.
	syl	states+man
	pron	<1stAtsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person active and influential in the formulation of high government policy, such as a cabinet member.
statesman	3.
	syl	states+man
	pron	<1stAtsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a politician.
statesman-like	sub
	head	statesman
	or	statesmanly
	syl	states:man-2like
	pos	adj.
statesmanly	sub
	head	statesman
	or	statesman-like
	syl	states+man+ly
	pos	adj.
state socialism	0.
	syl	state so+cial+ism
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of socialism in which the power of the state is employed for the purpose of creating an egalitarian society by means of public control of major industries, banks, etc., coupled with economic planning and a social security system.
state socialist	sub
	head	state socialism
	syl	state so+cial+ist
	pos	n.
States of the Church	0.
	syl	States of the Church
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Papal States}.
states' rights	1.
	syl	states' rights
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.; in the U.S.
	def	the rights and powers generally conceded to the states, or all those powers claimed for the states under some interpretations of the Constitution.
states' rights	2.
	syl	states' rights
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.; in the U.S.
	def	a doctrine advocating the severe curtailment of Federal powers by such an interpretation of the Constitution.
states' righter	sub
	head	states' rights
	syl	states' right+er
	pos	n.
state trooper	0.
	syl	state troop+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a state policeman.
static	ety	C16: from New Latin staticus, from Greek statikos causing to stand, from histanai to stand, put on the scales
static	1.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	not active or moving; stationary.
static	2.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a weight, force, or pressure
	def	acting but causing no movement.
static	3.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or concerned with forces that do not produce movement. Compare {dynamic} (sense 1).
static	4.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	relat?!ing to or causing stationary electric charges; electrostatic.
static	5.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to interference in the reception of radio or television transmissions.
static	6.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or concerned with statics.
static	7.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sociol.
	usage	also
	def	characteristic of or relating to a society that has reached a state of equilibrium so that no changes are taking place.
static	8.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; Computer technol. of a memory
	def	not needing its contents refreshed periodically. Compare {{dynamic} (sense 5)}.
static	9.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	random hissing or crackling or a speckled picture caused by the interference of electrical disturbances in the reception of radio or television transmissions.
static	10.
	syl	stat+ic
	pron	<1st@tik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	electric sparks or crackling produced by friction.
statically	sub
	head	static
	syl	stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
static line	0.
	syl	stat+ic line
	pos	n.
	def	a line attaching the pack of a parachute to an aircraft, so that the parachute is opened when it has fallen clear of the aircraft.
statics	0.
	syl	stat+ics
	pron	<1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of mechanics concerned with the forces that produce a state of equilibrium in a system of bodies. Compare {{dynamics} (sense 1)}.
static tube	0.
	syl	stat+ic tube
	pos	n.
	def	an open-ended tube used to measure the static pressure at a point in a moving fluid and positioned in such a way that it is unaffected by the fluid's motion.
station	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin stati*_o a standing still, from st*_are to stand
station	1.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the place or position at which a thing or person stands or is supposed to stand.
station	2.a.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a place along a route or line at which a bus, train, etc., stops for fuel or to pick up or let off passengers or goods, esp. one with ancillary buildings and services.
	exam	1	railway station.
station	2.b.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a station buffet.
station	3.a.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the headquarters or local offices of an official organization such as the police or fire services.
station	3.b.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a station sergeant.
	def	See {police station, fire station}.
station	4.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a building, depot, etc., with special equipment for some par?!ticular purpose.
	exam	1	power station;
	exam	2	petrol station;
	exam	3	television station.
station	5.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a place of duty.
	exam	1	an action station.
station	6.a.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a location to which a ship or fleet is assigned for duty.
station	6.b.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an assigned location for a member of a ship's crew.
station	7.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a television channel.
station	8.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a position or standing, as in a particular society or organization.
station	9.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the type of one's occupation; calling.
station	10.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in British India
	def	a place where the British district officials or garrison officers resided.
station	11.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the type of habitat occupied by a par?!ticular animal or plant.
station	12.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a large sheep or cattle farm.
station	13.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a point at which a reading is made or which is used as a point of reference.
station	14.a.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the stations of the Cross.
station	14.b.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the churches ({station churches}) in Rome that have been used from ancient times as points of assembly for religious processions and ceremonies on particular days ({station days}) .
station	15.
	syl	sta+tion
	pron	<1stAS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in or assign to a station.
stationary	ety	C15: from Latin stati*_on*_arius, from stati*_o #7station 
stationary	1.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1stAS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not moving; standing still.
stationary	2.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1stAS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be moved.
stationary	3.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1stAS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing no change.
	exam	1	the doctors said his condition was stationary.
stationary	4.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y
	pron	<1stAS*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to remain in one place.
stationarily	sub
	head	stationary
	syl	sta+tion+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stationariness	sub
	head	stationary
	syl	sta+tion+ar:i+ness
	pos	n.
stationary engine	0.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine that remains in a fixed position, esp. one in a building that drives generators or other machinery.
stationary engineer	sub
	head	stationary engine
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y en+gi+neer
	pos	n.
stationary orbit	0.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y or+bit
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	a synchronous orbit lying in or approximately in the plane of the equator.
stationary point	0.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y point
	pos	n.
	def	a point on a curve at which the tangent is either horizontal or vertical, such as a maximum, a minimum, or a point of inflection.
stationary wave	0.
	syl	sta+tion+ar:y wave
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {standing wave}.
stationer	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin stationarius a person having a regular station, hence a shopkeeper (esp. a bookseller) as distinguished from an itinerant tradesman; see #7station 
stationer	1.
	syl	sta+tion+er
	pron	<1stAS*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells stationery or a shop where stationery is sold.
stationer	2.
	syl	sta+tion+er
	pron	<1stAS*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a publisher or bookseller.
Stationers' Company	0.
	syl	Sta+tion+ers' Com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a guild, established by Royal Charter from Queen Mary in 1557, composed of booksellers, printers, etc.
stationery	0.
	syl	sta+tion+er:y
	pron	<1stAS*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any writing materials, such as paper, envelopes, pens, ink, rulers, etc.
station house	0.
	syl	sta+tion house
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a house that is situated by or serves as a station, esp. as a police or fire station.
stationmaster	0.
	syl	sta:tion+mas:ter
	pron	<1stAS*n2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	the senior official in charge of a railway station.
stations of the Cross	1.
	syl	sta+tions of the Cross
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a series of 14 crosses, often accompanied by 14 pictures or carvings, arranged in order around the walls of a church, to commemorate 14 supposed stages in Christ's journey to Calvary.
stations of the Cross	2.
	syl	sta+tions of the Cross
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a devotion consisting of 14 prayers relating to each of these stages.
station wagon	0.
	syl	sta+tion wag+on
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {estate car}.
statism	0.
	syl	stat+ism
	pron	<1stAtiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the theory or practice of concentrating economic and political power in the state, resulting in a weak position for the individual or community with respect to the government.
statist	1.
	syl	stat+ist
	pron	<1stAtist>
	pos	n.
	def	an advocate of statism.
statist	2.
	syl	stat+ist
	pron	<1stAtist>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for a {statistician}.
statist	3.
	syl	stat+ist
	pron	<1stAtist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a politician or statesman.
statist	4.
	syl	stat+ist
	pron	<1stAtist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, advocating, or relating to statism.
statistic	0.
	syl	sta+tis+tic
	pron	<st*1tistik>
	pos	n.
	def	a datum capable of exact numerical representation, such as the correlation coefficient of two series or the standard deviation of a sample. &- {sta+#!tis+ti+cal} &- {sta+#!tis+ti+cal+ly} &- {stat+is+ti+cian} (@!st@at$I#!st$I#s$$n)
statistical mechanics	0.
	syl	sta+tis+ti+cal me+chan+ics
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the properties of physical systems as predicted by the statistical behaviour of their constituent particles.
statistics	ety	C18 (originally @6science dealing with facts of a state@9): via German Statistik, from New Latin statisticus concerning state affairs, from Latin status #7state 
statistics	1.
	syl	sta+tis+tics
	pron	<st*1tistiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a science concerned with the collection, classification, and interpretation of quantitative data and with the application of probability theory to the analysis and estimation of population parameters.
statistics	2.
	syl	sta+tis+tics
	pron	<st*1tistiks>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantitative data themselves.
Publius Papinius	infl
	head	Statius
	syl	Pub:li:us Pa:pin:i:us
	pron	<1p^bli*s> <p*1pini*s>
	pos	n.
Statius	0.
	syl	Sta:ti:us
	pron	<1stASi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??45-96 #7a.d., Roman poet; author of the collection and of two epics, and the unfinished
stative	1.
	syl	sta+tive
	pron	<1stAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a verb describing a state rather than an activity, act, or event, such as and as opposed to and Compare {nonstative}.
stative	2.
	syl	sta+tive
	pron	<1stAtiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a stative verb.
statoblast	0.
	syl	stat:o+blast
	pron	<1st@t*u2bla:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an encapsulated bud produced asexually by certain bryozoans that can survive adverse conditions and that gives rise to a new colony.
statocyst	0.
	syl	stat:o+cyst
	pron	<1st@t*usist>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ of balance in some invertebrates, such as crustaceans, that consists of a sensory vesicle containing small granules (see {statolith}) .
statolatry	0.
	syl	stat+ol:a+try
	pron	<stA1tol*tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act or practice of idolizing the state.
statolith	1.
	syl	stat:o+lith
	pron	<1st@t*uliT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {otolith}. any of the granules of calcium carbonate occurring in a statocyst: movement of statoliths, caused by a change in position of the animal, stimulates hair cells, which convey the information to the brain by nerve fibres.
statolith	2.
	syl	stat:o+lith
	pron	<1st@t*uliT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various movable inclusions, such as starch grains, that occur in plant cells and are thought to function in geotropic responses.
statolithic	sub
	head	statolith
	syl	stat:o+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
stator	ety	C20: from Latin: one who stands (by), from st*_are to stand
stator	1.
	syl	sta+tor
	pron	<1stAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the stationary part of a rotary machine or device, esp. of a motor or generator.
stator	2.
	syl	sta+tor
	pron	<1stAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of nonrotating radially arranged parts within a rotating assembly, esp. the fixed blades of an axial flow compressor in a gas turbine.
stator	xref
	syl	sta+tor
	pron	<1stAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {{rotor} (sense 1)}.
statoscope	0.
	syl	stat:o+scope
	pron	<1st@t*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a very sensitive form of aneroid barometer used to detect and measure small variations in atmospheric pressure, such as one used in an aircraft to indicate small changes in altitude.
statuary	ety	C16: from Latin statu*_arius 
statuaries	infl
	head	statuary
	syl	stat:u+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
statuary	1.
	syl	stat:u+ar:y
	pron	<1st@tju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	statues collectively.
statuary	2.
	syl	stat:u+ar:y
	pron	<1st@tju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of making statues.
statuary	3.
	syl	stat:u+ar:y
	pron	<1st@tju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or suitable for statues.
statue	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin statua, from statuere to set up; compare #7statute 
statue	0.
	syl	stat:ue
	pron	<1st@tju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden, stone, metal, plaster, or other kind of sculpture of a human or animal figure, usually life-size or larger.
statued	0.
	syl	stat+ued
	pron	<1st@tju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with or portrayed in a statue or statues.
Statue of Liberty	0.
	syl	Stat:ue of Lib+er+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a monumental statue personifying liberty, in New York Harbor, on Liberty Island: a gift from France, erected in 1885. Official name: {Liberty Enlightening the World}.
statuesque	0.
	syl	stat:u+esque
	pron	<2st@tju1esk>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a statue, esp. in possessing great formal beauty or dignity.
statuesquely	sub
	head	statuesque
	syl	stat:u+1esque+ly
	pos	adv.
statuesqueness	sub
	head	statuesque
	syl	stat:u+1esque+ness
	pos	n.
statuette	0.
	syl	stat:u+ette
	pron	<2st@tju1et>
	pos	n.
	def	a small statue.
stature	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin stat*_ura, from st*_are to stand
stature	1.
	syl	stat+ure
	pron	<1st@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the height of something, esp. a person or animal when standing.
stature	2.
	syl	stat+ure
	pron	<1st@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of development of a person.
	exam	1	the stature of a champion.
stature	3.
	syl	stat+ure
	pron	<1st@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	intellectual or moral greatness.
	exam	1	a man of stature.
status	ety	C17: from Latin: posture, from st*_are to stand
statuses	infl
	head	status
	syl	sta+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
status	1.
	syl	sta+tus
	pron	<1stAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a social or professional position, condition, or standing to which varying degrees of responsibility, privilege, and esteem are attached.
status	2.
	syl	sta+tus
	pron	<1stAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the relative position or standing of a person or thing.
status	3.
	syl	sta+tus
	pron	<1stAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a high position or standing; prestige.
	exam	1	he has acquired a new status since he has been in that job.
status	4.
	syl	sta+tus
	pron	<1stAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the legal standing or condition of a person.
status	5.
	syl	sta+tus
	pron	<1stAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of affairs.
status quo	ety	literally: the state in which
status quo	0.
	syl	sta+tus quo
	pron	<kw*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the existing state of affairs.
status symbol	0.
	syl	sta+tus sym+bol
	pos	n.
	def	a possession which is regarded as proof of the owner's social position, wealth, prestige, etc.
statutable	0.
	syl	stat:u+ta:ble
	pron	<1st@tjut*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {statutory} (senses 2, 3).
statutably	sub
	head	statutable
	syl	stat:u+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
statute	ety	C13: from Old French estatut, from Late Latin stat*_utum, from Latin statuere to set up, decree, ultimately from st*_are to stand
statute	1.a.
	syl	stat+ute
	pron	<1st@tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an enactment of a legislative body expressed in a formal document.
statute	1.b.
	syl	stat+ute
	pron	<1st@tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	this document.
statute	2.
	syl	stat+ute
	pron	<1st@tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent rule made by a body or institution for the government of its internal affairs.
statute book	0.
	syl	stat+ute book
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a register of enactments passed by the legislative body of a state, usually made up of a series of volumes that form a complete official record.
	exam	1	not on the statute book.
statute law	1.
	syl	stat+ute law
	pos	n.
	def	a law enacted by a legislative body.
statute law	2.
	syl	stat+ute law
	pos	n.
	def	a particular example of this.
statute law	xref
	syl	stat+ute law
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {common law, equity}.
statute mile	0.
	syl	stat+ute mile
	pos	n.
	def	a legal or formal name for {{mile} (sense 1)}.
statute of limitations	0.
	syl	stat+ute of lim:i+ta+tions
	pos	n.
	def	a legislative enactment prescribing the period of time within which proceedings must be instituted to enforce a right or bring an action at law. See also {laches}.
Statute of Westminster	0.
	syl	Stat+ute of West+min+ster
	pos	n.
	def	the act of Parliament that formally recognized the independence of the dominions within the Empire.
statutory	1.
	syl	stat:u+to:ry
	pron	<1st@tjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the nature of a statute.
statutory	2.
	syl	stat:u+to:ry
	pron	<1st@tjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	prescribed or authorized by statute.
statutory	3.a.
	syl	stat:u+to:ry
	pron	<1st@tjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	recognized by statute.
statutory	3.b.
	syl	stat:u+to:ry
	pron	<1st@tjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to a punishment or penalty prescribed by statute.
statutorily	sub
	head	statutory
	syl	stat:u+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
statutory declaration	0.
	syl	stat:u+to:ry dec+la+ra+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a declaration made under statutory authority before a justice of the peace or commissioner for oaths which may in certain cases be substituted for a statement on oath.
statutory rape	0.
	syl	stat:u+to:ry rape
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the criminal offence of having sexual intercourse with a girl who has not reached the age of consent.
staunch	ety	C15: (originally: watertight): from Old French estanche, from estanchier to #7stanch 
staunch	H1.1.
	syl	staunch
	pron	<stc:nC>
	pos	adj.
	def	loyal, firm, and dependable.
	exam	1	a staunch supporter.
staunch	H1.2.
	syl	staunch
	pron	<stc:nC>
	pos	adj.
	def	solid or substantial in construction.
staunch	H1.3.
	syl	staunch
	pron	<stc:nC>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of a ship, etc.
	def	watertight; seaworthy.
staunchly	sub
	head	staunch
	syl	staunch+ly
	pos	adv.
staunchness	sub
	head	staunch
	syl	staunch+ness
	pos	n.
staunch	H2.0.
	syl	staunch
	pron	<stc:nC>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {stanch}.
staurolite	ety	C19: from Greek stauros a cross+-#7lite 
staurolite	0.
	syl	stau+ro+lite
	pron	<1stc:r*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown glassy mineral consisting of iron aluminium silicate in the form of prismatic crystals: used as a gemstone. Formula: FeAl\4Si\2O\1\0(OH)\2.
staurolitic	sub
	head	staurolite
	syl	stau+ro+lit+ic
	pron	<2stc:r*1litik>
	pos	adj.
stauroscope	0.
	syl	stau+ro+scope
	pron	<1stc:r*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument for studying the crystal structure of minerals under polarized light.
stauroscopic	sub
	head	stauroscope
	syl	stau+ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2stc:r*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
stauroscopically	sub
	head	stauroscope
	syl	stau+ro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Stavanger	0.
	syl	Sta+vang+er
	pron	Norwegian <sta1vaG*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Norway: canning and shipbuilding industries. Pop.: 81847 (1970).
stave	ety	C14: back formation from staves, plural of #7staff %1
stave	1.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a number of long strips of wood joined together to form a barrel, bucket, boat hull, etc.
stave	2.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bars, slats, or rods, usually of wood, such as a rung of a ladder or a crosspiece bracing the legs of a chair.
stave	3.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	n.
	def	any stick, staff, etc.
stave	4.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a stanza or verse of a poem.
stave	5.a.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an individual group of five lines and four spaces used in staff notation.
stave	5.b.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {staff%1} (sense 9).
staves	infl
	head	stave
	syl	staves
	pos	vb.
staving	infl
	head	stave
	syl	stav+ing
	pos	vb.
staved	infl
	head	stave
	or	stove
	syl	staved
	pos	vb.
stove	infl
	head	stave
	or	staved
	syl	stove.
	pos	vb.
stave	6.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to break or crush (the staves of a boat, barrel, etc.) or (of the staves of a boat) to be broken or crushed.
stave	7.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to burst or force (a hole in something).
stave	8.
	syl	stave
	pron	<stAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a ladder, chair, etc.) with a stave or staves.
stave off	0.
	syl	stave off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to avert or hold off (something undesirable or harmful), esp. temporarily.
	exam	1	to stave off hunger.
staves	0.
	syl	staves
	pron	<stAvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {staff} or {stave}.
stavesacre	ety	C14 staphisagre, from Latin staphis agria, from Greek, from staphis raisin+ agria wild
stavesacre	1.
	syl	staves+a:cre
	pron	<1stAvz2Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian ranunculaceous plant, having purple flowers and poisonous seeds.
stavesacre	2.
	syl	staves+a:cre
	pron	<1stAvz2Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeds of this plant, which have strong emetic and cathartic properties.
Stavropol	1.
	syl	Stav+ro+pol
	pron	Russian <1stavr*p*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union: founded as a fortress in 1777. Pop.: 233000 (1975 est.).
Stavropol	2.
	syl	Stav+ro+pol
	pron	Russian <1stavr*p*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1964) of {Togliatti}.
stay	ety	C15 staien, from Anglo-French estaier to stay, from Old French ester to stay, from Latin st*_are to stand
stay	H1.1.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue or remain in a certain place, position, etc..
	exam	1	to stay outside.
stay	H1.2.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to continue to be; remain.
	exam	1	to stay awake.
stay	H1.3.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to reside temporarily, esp. as a guest.
	exam	1	to stay at a hotel.
stay	H1.4.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remain for a specified period.
	exam	1	to stay the weekend.
stay	H1.5.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Central Scot. dialect.
	def	to reside permanently or habitually.
	exam	1	she stays on a housing scheme.
stay	H1.6.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stop or cause to stop.
stay	H1.7.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wait, pause, or tarry.
stay	H1.8.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delay or hinder.
stay	H1.9.a.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discontinue or suspend (a judicial proceeding).
stay	H1.9.b.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hold in abeyance or restrain from enforcing (an order, decree, etc.).
stay	H1.10.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to endure (something testing or difficult, such as a race).
	exam	1	a horse that stays the course.
stay	H1.11.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	S. African.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to reside permanently or normally.
stay	H1.12.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to keep pace (with a competitor in a race, etc.).
stay	H1.13.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Poker.
	def	to raise one's stakes enough to stay in a round.
stay	H1.14.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold back or restrain.
	exam	1	to stay one's anger.
stay	H1.15.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to satisfy or appease (an appetite, etc.) temporarily.
stay	H1.16.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to quell or suppress.
stay	H1.17.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stand firm.
stay put	18.
	head	stay
	syl	stay put.
	def	See {{put} (sense 18)}.
stay	H1.19.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of staying or sojourning in a place or the period during which one stays.
stay	H1.20.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stopping or restraining or state of being stopped, etc.
stay	H1.21.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	n.
	def	the suspension of a judicial proceeding, etc..
	exam	1	stay of execution.
stay	ety	C16: from Old French estaye, of Germanic origin; compare #7stay %3
stay	H2.1.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that supports or steadies, such as a prop or buttress.
stay	H2.2.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of metal, plastic, bone, etc., used to stiffen corsets, etc.
stay	H2.3.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to prop or hold.
stay	H2.4.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to comfort or sustain.
stay	H2.5.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to cause to rely or depend.
stay	ety	Old English st@ag; related to Old Norse stag, Middle Low German stach, Norwegian stagle wooden post
stay	H3.0.
	syl	stay
	pron	<stA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope, cable, or chain, usually one of a set, used for bracing uprights, such as masts, funnels, flagpoles, chimneys, etc.; guy.
stay-at-home	1.
	syl	stay-at-home
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	enjoying a quiet, settled, and unadventurous use of leisure. {~}
stay-at-home	2.
	syl	stay-at-home
	pos	adj.
	def	a stay-at-home person.
stayer	1.
	syl	stay+er
	pron	<1stA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that stays.
stayer	2.
	syl	stay+er
	pron	<1stA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a persistent or tenacious person.
staying power	0.
	syl	stay+ing pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	endurance; stamina.
stay out	1.
	syl	stay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain away from home.
	exam	1	the cat stayed out all night.
stay out	2.
	syl	stay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remain beyond the end of.
	exam	1	to stay out a welcome.
stay out	3.
	syl	stay out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remain throughout.
	exam	1	to stay the night out.
stays	1.
	syl	stays
	pron	<stAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	corsets with bones in them.
stays	2.
	syl	stays
	pron	<stAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a position of a sailing vessel relative to the wind so that the sails are luffing or aback. Compare {{irons} (sense 2)}.
miss stays	3.
	head	stays
	syl	miss stays.
	def	Also: {refuse stays}. (of a sailing vessel) to fail to come about.
staysail	0.
	syl	stay+sail
	pron	<1stA2sAl>, Nautical <1stAsL>
	pos	n.
	def	an auxiliary sail, often triangular, set to catch the wind, as between the masts of a yawl ({mizzen staysail}) , aft of a spinnaker ({spinnaker staysail}) , etc.
stay stitching	0.
	syl	stay stitch+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a line of stitches made in the seam allowance to prevent the edges from stretching.
stbd	0.
	syl	stbd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	starboard.
STC	0.
	syl	S.T.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in India
	def	State Trading Corporation.
std	0.
	syl	std.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	standard.
STD	0.
	syl	S.T.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Sacred Theology.
STD code	ety	C20: s (ubscriber) t (runk) d (ialling) 
STD code	0.
	syl	STD code
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a code of two or more digits, other than those comprising a subscriber's local telephone number, that determines the routing of a call.
Ste	ety	French Sainte 
Ste	alt
	or	Ste
	syl	Ste
Ste	0.
	or	Ste
	syl	Ste.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Saint (female).
stead	ety	Old English stede; related to Old Norse stathr place, Old High German stat place, Latin stati*_o a standing, statim immediately
stead	1.
	syl	stead
	pron	<sted>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	preceded by in
	def	the place, function, or position that should be taken by another.
	exam	1	to come in someone's stead.
stand (someone) in good stead	2.
	head	stead
	syl	stand (someone) in good stead.
	def	to be useful or of good service to (someone).
stead	3.
	syl	stead
	pron	<sted>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to help or benefit.
stedfast	alt
	head	steadfast
	or	steadfast
	syl	sted+fast
	pron	<1stedf*st>, <-2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
steadfast	1.
	or	stedfast
	syl	stead+fast
	pron	<1stedf*st>, <-2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a person's gaze
	def	fixed in intensity or direction; steady.
steadfast	2.
	or	stedfast
	syl	stead+fast
	pron	<1stedf*st>, <-2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwavering or determined in purpose, loyalty, etc..
	exam	1	steadfast resolve.
steadfastly	sub
	head	steadfast
	or	stedfastly
	syl	stead+fast+ly
	pos	adv.
stedfastly	sub
	head	steadfast
	or	steadfastly
	syl	sted+fast+ly
	pos	adv.
steadfastness	sub
	head	steadfast
	or	stedfastness
	syl	stead+fast+ness
	pos	n.
stedfastness	sub
	head	steadfast
	or	steadfastness
	syl	sted+fast+ness
	pos	n.
steady	ety	C16: from #7stead+ -#7y %1; related to Old High German st*_at*_ig, Middle Dutch st*_edig 
steadier	infl
	head	steady
	syl	stead:i+er
	pos	adj.
steadiest	infl
	head	steady
	syl	stead:i+est.
	pos	adj.
steady	1.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be moved or disturbed easily; stable.
steady	2.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from fluctuation.
	exam	1	the level stayed steady.
steady	3.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily excited; imperturbable.
steady	4.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	staid; sober.
steady	5.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	regular; habitual.
	exam	1	a steady drinker.
steady	6.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuous.
	exam	1	a steady flow.
steady	7.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a vessel
	def	keeping upright, as in heavy seas.
steadies	infl
	head	steady
	syl	stead+ies
	pos	vb.
steadying	infl
	head	steady
	syl	stead:y+ing
	pos	vb.
steadied	infl
	head	steady
	syl	stead+ied.
	pos	vb.
steady	8.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become steady.
steady	9.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a steady manner.
go steady	10.
	head	steady
	syl	go steady.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to date one person regularly.
steadies	infl
	head	steady
	syl	stead:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steady	11.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one's regular boyfriend or girlfriend.
steady	12.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	an order to the helmsman to stay on a steady course.
steady	13.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	interj.
	def	a warning to keep calm, be careful, etc.
steady	14.
	syl	stead:y
	pron	<1stedi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a command to get set to start, as in a race.
	exam	1	ready, steady, go&!
steadier	sub
	head	steady
	syl	stead:i+er
	pos	n.
steadily	sub
	head	steady
	syl	stead:i+ly
	pos	adv.
steadiness	sub
	head	steady
	syl	stead:i+ness
	pos	n.
steadyingly	sub
	head	steady
	syl	stead:y+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
steady state	0.
	syl	stead:y state
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the condition of a system when some or all of the quantities describing it are independent of time but not necessarily in thermodynamic or chemical equilibrium. See also {{equilibrium} (sense 5)}.
steady-state theory	0.
	syl	stead:y-state the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmological theory postulating that the universe exits throughout time in a steady state such that the average density of matter does not vary with distance or time. Matter is continuously created in the space left by the receding stars and galaxies of the expanding universe. Compare {big-bang theory}.
steak	ety	C15: from Old Norse steik roast; related to steikja to roast on a spit; see #7{stick %1}
steak	1.
	syl	steak
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	See {beefsteak}.
steak	2.
	syl	steak
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cuts of beef of varying quality, used for braising, stewing, etc.
steak	3.
	syl	steak
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick slice of pork, veal, etc., or of a large fish, esp. cod or salmon.
steak	4.
	syl	steak
	pron	<stAk>
	pos	n.
	def	minced meat prepared in the same way as steak.
	exam	1	hamburger steak.
steakhouse	0.
	syl	steak+house
	pron	<1stAk2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a restaurant that has steaks as its speciality.
tartar	alt
	head	steak tartare
	or	steak tartare
	syl	tar+tar
	pos	n.
steak tartare	0.
	or	tartar
	syl	steak tar+tare
	pos	n.
	def	raw minced steak, mixed with onion, seasonings, and raw egg. Also called: {tartare steak, tartar steak}.
steal	ety	Old English stelan; related to Old Frisian, Old Norse stela, Gothic stilan, German stehlen 
steals	infl
	head	steal
	syl	steals
	pos	vb.
stealing	infl
	head	steal
	syl	steal+ing
	pos	vb.
stole	infl
	head	steal
	syl	stole
	pos	vb.
stolen	infl
	head	steal
	syl	sto+len.
	pos	vb.
steal	1.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take (something) from (someone, etc.) without permission or unlawfully, esp. in a secret manner.
steal	2.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain surreptitiously.
steal	3.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appropriate (ideas, etc.) without acknowl?!edgment, as in plagiarism.
steal	4.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or convey stealthily.
	exam	1	they stole along the corridor.
steal	5.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pass unnoticed.
	exam	1	the hours stole by.
steal	6.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win or gain by strategy or luck, as in various sports.
	exam	1	to steal a few yards.
steal a march on	7.
	head	steal
	syl	steal a march on.
	def	to obtain an advantage over, esp. by a trick.
steal someone's thunder	8.
	head	steal
	syl	steal someone's thunder.
	def	to detract from the attention due to another.
steal the show	9.
	head	steal
	syl	steal the show.
	def	to be looked upon as the most interesting, popular, etc., esp. unexpectedly. {~}
steal	10.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act of stealing.
steal	11.
	syl	steal
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	something stolen or acquired easily or at little cost.
stealer	sub
	head	steal
	syl	steal+er
	pos	n.
stealth	ety	C13 stelthe; see #7steal, -#7th %1
stealth	1.
	syl	stealth
	pron	<stelT>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or characteristic of moving with extreme care and quietness, esp. so as to avoid detection.
	exam	1	the stealth of a cat.
stealth	2.
	syl	stealth
	pron	<stelT>
	pos	n.
	def	cunning or underhand procedure or dealing.
stealth	3.
	syl	stealth
	pron	<stelT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of stealing.
stealthful	sub
	head	stealth
	syl	stealth+ful
	pos	adj.
stealthier	infl
	head	stealthy
	syl	stealth:i+er
	pos	adj.
stealthiest	infl
	head	stealthy
	syl	stealth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stealthy	0.
	syl	stealth:y
	pron	<1stelTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by great caution, secrecy, etc.; furtive.
stealthily	sub
	head	stealthy
	syl	stealth:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stealthiness	sub
	head	stealthy
	syl	stealth:i+ness
	pos	n.
steam	ety	Old English; related to Dutch stoom steam, perhaps to Old High German stioban to raise dust, Gothic stubjus dust
steam	1.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the gas or vapour into which water is changed when boiled.
steam	2.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	def	the mist formed when such gas or vapour condenses in the atmosphere.
steam	3.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any vaporous exhalation.
steam	4.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	power, energy, or speed.
steam	5.a.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a ship, etc.
	def	to work up a sufficient head of steam in a boiler to drive an engine.
steam	5.b.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go quickly.
let	6.
	head	steam
	or	blow off steam
	syl	let
	qual	Informal.
	def	to release pent-up energy, feelings, etc., esp. when angry.
under one's own steam	7.
	head	steam
	syl	under one's own steam.
	def	without the assistance of others.
steam	8.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	driven, operated, heated, powered, etc., by steam.
	exam	1	a steam radiator.
steam	9.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	treated by steam.
	exam	1	steam ironed.
steam	10.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emit or be emitted as steam.
steam	11.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to generate steam, as a boiler, etc.
steam	12.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or travel by steam power, as a ship, etc.
steam	13.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to proceed quickly and sometimes forcefully.
steam	14.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook or be cooked in steam.
steam	15.
	syl	steam
	pron	<stEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with steam or apply steam to, as in cleaning, pressing clothes, etc. {~} See also {steam up}.
steam bath	1.
	syl	steam bath
	pos	n.
	def	a room or enclosure that can be filled with steam in which people bathe to induce sweating and refresh or cleanse themselves.
steam bath	2.
	syl	steam bath
	pos	n.
	def	an act of taking such a bath.
steam bath	3.
	syl	steam bath
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure through which steam can be passed continuously, used in laboratories for sterilizing equipment, maintaining a constant temperature, etc.
steamboat	0.
	syl	steam+boat
	pron	<1stEm2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat powered by a steam engine.
steam-boiler	0.
	syl	steam-boil:er
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel in which water is boiled to generate steam. An industrial boiler usually consists of a system of parallel tubes through which water passes, suspended above a furnace.
steam-chest	0.
	syl	steam-chest
	pos	n.
	def	a chamber that encloses the slide valve of a steam engine and forms a manifold for the steam supply to the valve.
steam-engine	0.
	syl	steam-en:gine
	pos	n.
	def	an engine that uses the thermal energy of steam to produce mechanical work, esp. one in which steam from a boiler is expanded in a cylinder to drive a reciprocating piston.
steamer	1.
	syl	steam+er
	pron	<1stEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat or ship driven by steam engines.
steamer	2.
	syl	steam+er
	pron	<1stEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {steam box}. an apparatus for steaming wooden beams and planks to make them pliable for shipbuilding.
steamer	3.
	syl	steam+er
	pron	<1stEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel used to cook food by steam.
steamie	0.
	syl	steam:ie
	pron	<1stEmi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. urban dialect.
	def	a public wash house.
steam iron	0.
	syl	steam i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	an electric iron that emits steam from channels in the iron face to facilitate the pressing and ironing of clothes, etc., the steam being produced from water contained within the iron.
steam jacket	0.
	syl	steam jack+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	a jacket containing steam that surrounds and heats a cylinder.
steam organ	0.
	syl	steam or+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a type of organ powered by steam, once common at fairgrounds, in which the pipes are sounded either by a keyboard or in a sequence determined by a moving punched card. U.S. name: {calliope}.
steam point	0.
	syl	steam point
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which the maximum vapour pressure of water is equal to one atmosphere (1.01325#M10%5 N/m%2). It has the value of 100?% on the Celsius scale. Compare {ice point}.
steamroller	1.a.
	syl	steam+roll:er
	pron	<1stEm2r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a steam-powered vehicle with heavy rollers at the front and rear used for compressing road surfaces during road-making.
steamroller	1.b.
	syl	steam+roll:er
	pron	<1stEm2r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {roadroller}.
steamroller	2.a.
	syl	steam+roll:er
	pron	<1stEm2r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an overpowering force or a person with such force that overcomes all opposition.
steamroller	2.b.
	syl	steam+roll:er
	pron	<1stEm2r*ul*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	steamroller tactics.
steamroller	3.
	syl	steam+roll:er
	pron	<1stEm2r*ul*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush (opposition, etc.) by overpowering force.
steam room	0.
	syl	steam room
	pos	n.
	def	a room that can be filled with steam for use as a steam bath.
steamship	0.
	syl	steam+ship
	pron	<1stEm2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship powered by one or more steam engines.
steam-shovel	0.
	syl	steam-shov:el
	pos	n.
	def	a steam-driven mechanical excavator, esp. one having a large bucket or grab on a beam slung from a revolving jib.
steamtight	0.
	syl	steam+tight
	pron	<1stEm2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of joints, cylinders, etc.
	def	being sealed in such a way that steam cannot leak out.
steamtightness	sub
	head	steamtight
	syl	steam+2tight+ness
	pos	n.
steam turbine	0.
	syl	steam tur+bine
	pos	n.
	def	a turbine driven by steam.
steam up	1.
	syl	steam up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cover (windows, etc.) or (of windows, etc.) to become covered with a film of condensed steam.
steam up	2.
	syl	steam up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to excite or make angry.
	exam	1	he's all steamed up about the delay.
steam whistle	0.
	syl	steam whis+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a type of whistle sounded by a blast of steam, as used formerly in factories, on locomotives, etc.
steamier	infl
	head	steamy
	syl	steam:i+er
	pos	adj.
steamiest	infl
	head	steamy
	syl	steam:i+est.
	pos	adj.
steamy	1.
	syl	steam:y
	pron	<1stEmi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, full of, or covered with steam.
steamy	2.
	syl	steam:y
	pron	<1stEmi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lustful or erotic.
	exam	1	steamy nightlife.
steamily	sub
	head	steamy
	syl	steam:i+ly
	pos	adv.
steaminess	sub
	head	steamy
	syl	steam:i+ness
	pos	n.
steapsin	ety	C19: from #7stearo -#7+pepsin 
steapsin	0.
	syl	ste+ap+sin
	pron	<sti1@psin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a pancreatic lipase.
stearate	0.
	syl	stea+rate
	pron	<1sti*2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of stearic acid.
stearic	1.
	syl	ste+ar:ic
	pron	<sti1@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to suet or fat.
stearic	2.
	syl	ste+ar:ic
	pron	<sti1@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, containing, or derived from stearic acid.
stearic acid	0.
	syl	ste+ar:ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless insoluble waxy carboxylic acid used for making candles and suppositories; octadecanoic acid. Formula: CH\3(CH\2)\1\6COOH. See also {{stearin} (sense 2)}.
stearin	ety	C19: from French st*'earine, from Greek stear fat, tallow+-#7in 
stearine	alt
	head	stearin
	or	stearin
	syl	stea+rine
	pron	<1sti*rin>
	pos	n.
stearin	1.
	or	stearine
	syl	stea+rin
	pron	<1sti*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tristearin}. a colourless crystalline ester of glycerol and stearic acid, present in fats and used in soap and candles; glycerol tristearate; glycerol trioctadecanoate. Formula: (C\1\7H\3\5COO)\3C\3H\5.
stearin	2.
	or	stearine
	syl	stea+rin
	pron	<1sti*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stearic acid}, esp. a commercial grade containing other fatty acids.
stearin	3.
	or	stearine
	syl	stea+rin
	pron	<1sti*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	fat in its solid form.
stearoptene	ety	C19: from New Latin stearoptenum, from #7stearo -#7+ -ptenum from Greek pt*_enos winged (volatile)
stearoptene	0.
	syl	ste:a+rop+tene
	pron	<2sti*1roptEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an essential oil that separates out as a solid on cooling or standing.
steatite	ety	C18: from Latin steatit*_es, from Greek stear fat+-#7{ite %1}
steatite	0.
	syl	ste:a+tite
	pron	<1sti*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {soapstone}.
steatitic	sub
	head	steatite
	syl	ste:a+tit+ic
	pron	<2sti*1titik>
	pos	adj.
steato-	ety	from Greek stear, steat-, fat, tallow
steato-	0.
	syl	ste:a:to-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting fat.
steatolysis	1.
	syl	ste:a+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2sti*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the digestive process whereby fats are emulsified and then hydrolysed to fatty acids and glycerin.
steatolysis	2.
	syl	ste:a+tol:y+sis
	pron	<2sti*1tolisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the breaking down of fat.
steatopygia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7steato -#7+ Greek pug*_e the buttocks
steatopyga	alt
	head	steatopygia
	or	steatopygia
	syl	ste:a+to+py+ga
	pron	<2sti*t*u1pIg*>
	pos	n.
steatopygia	0.
	or	steatopyga
	syl	ste:a+to+py+gi:a
	pron	<2sti*t*u1piJi*>, <-1pI->
	pos	n.
	def	excessive fatness of the buttocks.
steatopygic	sub
	head	steatopygia
	or	steatopygous
	syl	ste:a+to+pyg+ic
	pron	<2sti*t*u1piJik>
steatopygous	sub
	head	steatopygia
	or	steatopygic
	syl	ste:a+to+py+gous
	pron	<2sti*1topig*s>
steatorrhoea	1.
	syl	ste:a+tor+rhoe:a
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a condition in which the stools are abnormally fatty.
steatorrhoea	2.
	syl	ste:a+tor+rhoe:a
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	another word for {seborrhoea}.
Stebark	0.
	syl	St*,e+bark
	pron	<1stembark>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Tannenberg}.
Renate	infl
	head	Stecher
	syl	Re:na:te
	pron	<rA1na:t*>
	pos	n.
Stecher	0.
	syl	Stech:er
	pron	German <1Ste*,c*r>
	pos	n.
	def	n*'ee born 1950, East German sprinter: won the women's 100 metres and 200 metres in the 1972 Olympic Games.
stedfast	0.
	syl	sted+fast
	pron	<1stedf*st>, <-2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {steadfast}.
steed	ety	Old English st*_eda stallion; related to German Stute female horse; see #7{stud %2}
steed	0.
	syl	steed
	pron	<stEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a horse, esp. one that is spirited or swift.
steel	ety	Old English st*_eli; related to Old High German stehli, Middle Dutch stael  &- #!steel@.y adj. &- #!steel@.i+ness n.
steel	1.a.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various alloys based on iron containing carbon (usually 0.1-1.7 per cent) and often small quantities of other elements such as phosphorus, sulphur, manganese, chromium, and nickel. Steels exhibit a variety of properties, such as strength, machinability, malleability, etc., depending on their composition and the way they have been treated.
steel	1.b.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; steel girders.
	def	See also {stainless steel}.
steel	2.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is made of steel.
steel	3.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel stiffener in a corset, etc.
steel	4.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridged steel rod with a handle used for sharpening knives.
steel	5.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of hardness, esp. with regard to a person's character or attitudes.
steel	6.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	the quotation for steel shares.
steel	7.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	resembling steel.
	exam	1	steel determination.
steel	8.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit, plate, edge, or point with steel.
steel	9.
	syl	steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make hard and unfeeling.
	exam	1	he steeled his heart against her sorrow;
	exam	2	he steeled himself for the blow.
David (Martin Scott) 	infl
	head	Steel
	syl	Da:vid (Martin Scott) .
	pos	n.
Steel	0.
	syl	Steel
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1938, British politician; leader (since 1976) of the Liberal Party. In 1977, he entered into a controversial agreement with the Labour government, which undertook to consult the Liberals in return for their support.
steel band	0.
	syl	steel band
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of instrumental band, popular in the Caribbean Islands, consisting mainly of tuned percussion instruments made chiefly from the heads of oildrums, hammered or embossed to obtain different notes.
steel blue	0.a.
	syl	steel blue
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a dark bluish-grey colour.
steel blue	0.b.
	syl	steel blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	steel-blue eyes.
steel-die printing	0.
	syl	steel-die print+ing
	pos	n.
	def	any form of intaglio printing, such as engraving.
Steele	0.
	syl	Steele
	pron	<stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard}. 1672-1729, British essayist and dramatist, born in Ireland; with Joseph Addison he was the chief contributor to the periodicals (1709-11) and (1711-12).
steel engraving	0.a.
	syl	steel en+grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method or art of engraving (letters, etc.) on a steel plate.
steel engraving	0.b.
	syl	steel en+grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a print made from such a plate.
steel grey	0.a.
	syl	steel grey
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a dark grey colour, usually slightly purple.
steel grey	0.b.
	syl	steel grey
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a steel-grey suit.
steel guitar	0.
	syl	steel gui+tar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Hawaiian guitar}.
steelheads	infl
	head	steelhead
	or	steelhead
	syl	steel+heads
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steelhead	infl
	or	steelheads
	syl	steel+head.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steelhead	0.
	syl	steel+head
	pron	<1stEl2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery North Pacific variety of the rainbow trout .
steels	0.
	syl	steels
	pron	<stElz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	shares and bonds of steel companies.
steel wool	0.
	syl	steel wool
	pos	n.
	def	a tangled or woven mass of fine steel fibres, used for cleaning or polishing.
steelwork	0.
	syl	steel+work
	pron	<1stEl2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame, foundation, building, or article made of steel.
	exam	1	the steelwork of a skyscraper.
steelworking	sub
	head	steelwork
	syl	steel+2work:ing
	pos	n.
steelworks	0.
	syl	steel+works
	pron	<1stEl2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant in which steel is made from iron ore and rolled or forged into blooms, billets, bars, or sheets. &- {#!steel+@!work@.er}
steelyard	0.
	syl	steel+yard
	pron	<1stEl2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable balance consisting of a pivoted bar with two unequal arms. The load is suspended from the longer one and the bar is returned to the horizontal by adding weights to the shorter one.
Jan	infl
	head	Steen
	syl	Jan
	pron	<jan>
	pos	n.
Steen	0.
	syl	Steen
	pron	<stAn>
	pos	n.
	def	1626-1679, Dutch genre painter.
steenboks	infl
	head	steenbok
	or	steenbok
	syl	steen+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steenbok	infl
	or	steenboks
	syl	steen+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steenbok	0.
	syl	steen+bok
	pron	<1stEn2bok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {steinbok}.
steep	ety	Old English steap; related to Old Frisian st*_ap, Old High German stouf cliff, Old Norse staup 
steep	H1.1.a.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or being a slope or gradient approaching the perpendicular.
steep	H1.1.b.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the steep.
steep	H1.2.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a fee, price, demand, etc.
	def	unduly high; unreasonable (esp. in the phrase {that's a bit steep}) .
steep	H1.3.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excessively demanding or ambitious.
	exam	1	a steep task.
steep	H1.4.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. informal. of a statement
	def	extreme or far-fetched.
steep	H1.5.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	elevated.
steeply	sub
	head	steep
	syl	steep+ly
	pos	adv.
steepness	sub
	head	steep
	syl	steep+ness
	pos	n.
steep	ety	Old English st*_epan; related to steap vessel, cup, Old High German stouf, Old Norse staup, Middle Dutch st*_op 
steep	H2.1.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to soak or be soaked in a liquid in order to soften, cleanse, extract an element, etc.
steep	H2.2.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to saturate; imbue.
	exam	1	steeped in ideology.
steep	H2.3.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or the process of steeping or the condition of being steeped.
steep	H2.4.
	syl	steep
	pron	<stEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or solution used for the purpose of steeping something.
steeper	sub
	head	steep
	syl	steep+er
	pos	n.
steepen	0.
	syl	steep+en
	pron	<1stEpN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become steep or steeper.
steeple	ety	Old English st*_epel; see #7steep %1
steeple	1.
	syl	stee+ple
	pron	<1stEpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall ornamental tower that forms the superstructure of a church, temple, etc.
steeple	2.
	syl	stee+ple
	pron	<1stEpL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a tower with the spire above it.
steeple	3.
	syl	stee+ple
	pron	<1stEpL>
	pos	n.
	def	any spire or pointed structure.
steepled	sub
	head	steeple
	syl	stee+pled
	pos	adj.
steeplebush	0.
	syl	stee:ple+bush
	pron	<1stEpL2buS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hardhack}.
steeplechase	1.
	syl	stee:ple+chase
	pron	<1stEpL2CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse race over a course equipped with obstacles to be jumped, esp. artificial hedges, ditches, water jumps, etc.
steeplechase	2.
	syl	stee:ple+chase
	pron	<1stEpL2CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a track race, usually of 3000 metres, in which the runners have to leap hurdles, a water jump, etc.
steeplechase	3.a.
	syl	stee:ple+chase
	pron	<1stEpL2CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse race across a stretch of open countryside including obstacles to be jumped.
steeplechase	3.b.
	syl	stee:ple+chase
	pron	<1stEpL2CAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {point-to-point}.
steeplechase	4.
	syl	stee:ple+chase
	pron	<1stEpL2CAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in a steeple?!chase.
steeplechasing	sub
	head	steeplechase
	syl	stee:ple+2chas+ing
	pos	n.
steeplejack	0.
	syl	stee:ple+jack
	pron	<1stEpL2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person trained and skilled in the construction and repair of steeples, chimneys, etc.
steer	ety	Old English stieran; related to Old Frisian sti*_ura, Old Norse st*_yra, German stevern; see #7starboard, {stern %2}
steer	H1.1.
	syl	steer
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to direct the course of (a vehicle or vessel) with a steering wheel, rudder, etc.
steer	H1.2.
	syl	steer
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide with tuition.
	exam	1	his teachers steered him through his exams.
steer	H1.3.
	syl	steer
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct the movements or course of (a person, conversation, etc.).
steer	H1.4.
	syl	steer
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pursue (a specified course).
steer	H1.5.
	syl	steer
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vessel, vehicle, etc.
	def	to admit of being guided in a specified fashion.
	exam	1	this boat does not steer properly.
steer clear of	6.
	head	steer
	syl	steer clear of.
	def	to keep away from; shun.
steerable	sub
	head	steer
	syl	steer+a:ble
	pos	adj.
steerer	sub
	head	steer
	syl	steer+er
	pos	n.
steer	ety	Old English st*_eor; related to Old Norse stj*_orr, Gothic stiur, Old High German stior, Middle Dutch st*_er 
steer	H2.0.
	syl	steer
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a castrated male ox or bull; bullock.
steerage	1.
	syl	steer+age
	pron	<1sti*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the cheapest accommodation on a passenger ship, originally the compartments containing the steering apparatus.
steerage	2.
	syl	steer+age
	pron	<1sti*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or the practice of steering and the effect of this on a vessel or vehicle.
steerageway	0.
	syl	steer+age+way
	pron	<1sti*riJ2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	enough forward movement to allow a vessel to be steered.
steering committee	0.
	syl	steer+ing com+mit+tee
	pos	n.
	def	a committee set up to prepare and arrange topics to be discussed, the order of business, etc., for a legislative assembly or other body.
steering gear	0.
	syl	steer+ing gear
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanism used for steering a vehicle, ship, aircraft, etc.
steering wheel	0.
	syl	steer+ing wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel turned by the driver of a motor vehicle, ship, etc., when he wishes to change direction. It is connected to the front wheels, rudder, etc.
steersmen	infl
	head	steersman
	syl	steers+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steersman	0.
	syl	steers+man
	pron	<1sti*zm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the helmsman of a vessel.
steeve	ety	C15 steven, probably from Spanish estibar to pack tightly, from Latin st*_ip*_are to cram full
steeve	H1.1.
	syl	steeve
	pron	<stEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a spar having a pulley block at one end, used for stowing cargo on a ship.
steeve	H1.2.
	syl	steeve
	pron	<stEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stow (cargo) securely in the hold of a ship.
steeve	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
steeve	H2.1.
	syl	steeve
	pron	<stEv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to incline (a bowsprit or other spar) upwards or (of a bowsprit) to incline upwards at an angle from the horizontal.
steeve	H2.2.
	syl	steeve
	pron	<stEv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	such an angle.
Vilhjalmur	infl
	head	Stefansson
	syl	Vil:hjal:mur
	pron	<1vil2hjaumer>
	pos	n.
Stefansson	0.
	syl	Stef:ans:son
	pron	<1stef*ns*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1879-1962, Canadian explorer, noted for his books on the Eskimos.
(Joseph) Lincoln	infl
	head	Steffens
	syl	(Joseph) Lin:coln.
	pos	n.
Steffens	0.
	syl	Stef:fens
	pron	<1stef*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1936, U.S. political analyst, known for his exposure of political corruption.
stegodon	ety	C19: New Latin (literally: ridge-toothed), from Greek stegos roof, from stegein to cover+ od*_on tooth
stegodont	alt
	head	stegodon
	or	stegodon
	syl	steg:o+dont
	pron	<1steg*2dont>
	pos	n.
stegodon	0.
	or	stegodont
	syl	steg:o+don
	pron	<1steg*2don>
	pos	n.
	def	any proboscidean mammal of the genus of Pliocene to Pleistocene times, similar to the mastodons.
stegomyia	ety	C19: from #7stego -#7+ -myia, from Greek muia a fly
stegomyia	0.
	syl	steg:o+my:ia
	pron	<2steg*1mI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {aedes}.
stegosaur	ety	C19: from Greek stegos roof+-#7saur 
stegosaurus	alt
	head	stegosaur
	or	stegosaur
	syl	steg:o+saur+us
	pron	<2steg*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
stegosaur	0.
	or	stegosaurus
	syl	steg:o+saur
	pron	<1steg*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any quadrupedal herbivorous ornithischian dinosaur of the sub?!order esp. any of the genus of Jurassic and early Cretaceous times, having an armour of bony plates.
Steier	0.
	syl	Stei+er
	pron	German <1StI*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Steyr}.
Steiermark	0.
	syl	Stei+er+mark
	pron	<1StI*r2mark>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Styria}.
stein	ety	German, literally: #7stone 
stein	1.
	syl	stein
	pron	<stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an earthenware beer mug, esp. of a German design.
stein	2.
	syl	stein
	pron	<stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity contained in such a mug.
Gertrude	infl
	head	Stein
	syl	Ger:trude.
	pos	n.
Stein	1.
	syl	Stein
	pron	<stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1946, U.S. writer, resident in Paris (1903-1946). Her works include (1908) and (1933).
Heinrich Friedrich Carl	infl
	head	Stein
	syl	Hein:rich Frie:drich Carl
	pron	<1hInri*,c> <1frEdri*,c>, <karl>
	pos	n.
Stein	2.
	syl	Stein
	pron	German <StIn>, <karl>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Stein. 1757-1831, Prussian statesman, who contributed greatly to the modernization of Prussia and played a major role in the European coalition against Napoleon (1813-15).
John (Ernst) 	infl
	head	Steinbeck
	syl	John (Ernst) .
	pos	n.
Steinbeck	0.
	syl	Stein:beck
	pron	<1stInbek>
	pos	n.
	def	1902-68, U.S. writer, noted for his novels about agricultural workers, esp. (1939): Nobel prize for literature 1962.
Joseph von	infl
	head	Steinberg
	syl	Jo:seph von
	pron	<1jo:zef> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Steinberg	0.
	syl	Stein:berg
	pron	German <1StInberk>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1969, Austrian film director, whose films include (1930) and the unfinished (1937).
steinbok	ety	C18: from Afrikaans, from Dutch steen stone+ bok #7{buck %1}; compare German Steinbock 
steenbok	alt
	head	steinbok
	or	steinbok
	syl	steen+bok
	pos	n.
steinboks	infl
	head	steinbok
	or	steinbok
	syl	stein+boks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steinbok	infl
	or	steinboks
	syl	stein+bok.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steinbok	1.
	or	steenbok
	syl	stein+bok
	pron	<1stIn2bok>
	pos	n.
	def	a small antelope, of central and southern Africa, having a reddish-brown coat and straight smooth horns.
steinbok	2.
	or	steenbok
	syl	stein+bok
	pron	<1stIn2bok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ibex}.
Rudolf	infl
	head	Steiner
	syl	Ru:dolf
	pron	<1ru:dclf>
	pos	n.
Steiner	0.
	syl	Stei:ner
	pron	<1stIn*>, German <1StIn*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1925, Austrian philosopher, founder of anthroposophy. He was particularly influential in education.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Steinitz
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Steinitz	0.
	syl	Stei:nitz
	pron	<1stInits>, German <1StInits>
	pos	n.
	def	1836-1900, U.S. chess player, born in Prague; world champion (1866-94).
stele	ety	C19: from Greek st*_el*_e; related to Greek histanai to stand, Latin st*_are 
stelae	infl
	head	stele
	or	steles
	syl	ste+lae
	pron	<1stElE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
steles	infl
	head	stele
	or	stelae
	syl	ste+les
	pron	<1stEliz>, <stElz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stele	1.
	syl	ste+le
	pron	<1stEli>, <stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an upright stone slab or column decorated with figures or inscriptions, common in prehistoric times.
stele	2.
	syl	ste+le
	pron	<1stEli>, <stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a prepared vertical surface that has a commemorative inscription or design, esp. one on the face of a building.
stele	3.
	syl	ste+le
	pron	<1stEli>, <stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the con?!ducting tissue of the stems and roots of plants, which is in the form of a cylinder, principally containing xylem, phloem, and pericycle. See also {protostele, siphonostele}.
stele	xref
	syl	ste+le
	pron	<1stEli>, <stEl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 1, 2): {ste+la} (#!sti:l$$).
stelar	sub
	head	stele
	syl	ste+lar
	pron	<1stEl*>
	pos	adj.
stellar	ety	C17: from Late Latin stell*_aris, from Latin stella star
stellar	1.
	syl	stel+lar
	pron	<1stel*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, involving, or resembling a star or stars.
stellar	2.
	syl	stel+lar
	pron	<1stel*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to star entertainers.
stellarator	0.
	syl	stel+lar:a+tor
	pron	<1stel*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an apparatus used in research into thermonuclear reactions, consisting of a toroidal vessel designed so that a plasma may be contained within it by a magnetic field.
stellate	ety	C16: from Latin stell*_atus starry, from stell*_are to stud with stars, from stella a star
stellated	alt
	head	stellate
	or	stellate
	syl	stel+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
stellate	0.
	or	stellated
	syl	stel+late
	pron	<1stelit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a star in shape; radiating from the centre.
	exam	1	a stellate arrangement of petals.
stellately	sub
	head	stellate
	syl	stel+late+ly
	pos	adv.
stelliferous	0.
	syl	stel+lif+er+ous
	pron	<ste1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of stars.
stelliform	ety	C18: from New Latin stelliformis, from Latin stella star+ forma shape
stelliform	0.
	syl	stel+li+form
	pron	<1steli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	star-shaped.
stellify	ety	C14: from Latin stella a star
stellifies	infl
	head	stellify
	syl	stel+li+fies
	pos	vb.
stellifying	infl
	head	stellify
	syl	stel+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
stellified	infl
	head	stellify
	syl	stel+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
stellify	0.
	syl	stel+li+fy
	pron	<1steli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or be changed into a star.
Stellite	0.
	syl	Stel+lite
	pron	<1stelIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	any of various alloys containing cobalt, chromium, carbon, tungsten, and molybdenum: characteristically very hard and wear resistant, they are used as castings or hard surface-coatings.
stellular	ety	C18: from Late Latin stellula, diminutive of Latin stella star
stellular	1.
	syl	stel+lu+lar
	pron	<1steljul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying or abounding in small stars.
	exam	1	a stellular pattern.
stellular	2.
	syl	stel+lu+lar
	pron	<1steljul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a little star or little stars.
stellularly	sub
	head	stellular
	syl	stel+lu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
stem	ety	Old English stemn; related to Old Norse stafn stem of a ship, German Stamm tribe, Gothic st*_oma basis, Latin st*_amen thread
stem	H1.1.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	the main axis of a plant, which bears the leaves, axillary buds, and flowers and contains a hollow cylinder of vascular tissue.
stem	H1.2.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar subsidiary structure in such plants that bears a flower, fruit, or leaf.
stem	H1.3.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	a correspond?!ing structure in algae and fungi.
stem	H1.4.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	any long slender part, such as the hollow part of a tobacco pipe that lies between the bit and the bowl, or the support between the base and the bowl of a wineglass, goblet, etc.
stem	H1.5.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	a banana stalk with several bunches attached.
stem	H1.6.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	the main line of descent or branch of a family.
stem	H1.7.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	a round pin in some locks on which a socket in the end of a key fits and about which it rotates.
stem	H1.8.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	any shank or cylindrical pin or rod, such as the pin that carries the winding knob on a watch.
stem	H1.9.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the form of a word that remains after removal of all inflectional affixes; the root of a word, esp. as occurring together with a thematic element. Compare {{root%1} (sense 9)}.
stem	H1.10.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	the main, usually vertical, stroke of a letter or of a musical note such as a minim.
stem	H1.11.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the tubular glass section projecting from the base of a light bulb or electronic@T valve,@T on@T which @T the@T filament@T or@T electrodes@T are mounted.
stem	H1.12.a.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	the main upright timber or structure at the bow of a vessel.
stem	H1.12.b.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	def	the very forward end of a vessel (esp. in the phrase@T {from@T stem@T to @T stern}) .
stem	H1.13.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	vb.@T; usually foll. by from
	def	to be derived; originate.
stem	H1.14.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	vb.@T
	def	to make headway against (a tide, wind, etc.).
stem	H1.15.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	vb.@T
	def	to remove or disengage the stem or stems from.
stem	H1.16.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	vb.@T
	def	to supply (something) with a stem or stems.
stemlike	sub
	head	stem
	syl	stem+2like
	pos	adj.
stem	ety	C15 stemmen, from Old Norse stemma; related to Old Norse stamr blocked, stammering, German stemmen to prop; see #7stammer  &- #!stem+mer n.
stems	infl
	head	stem
	syl	stems
	pos	vb.
stemming	infl
	head	stem
	syl	stem+ming
	pos	vb.
stemmed	infl
	head	stem
	syl	stemmed.
	pos	vb.
stem	H2.1.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain or stop (the flow of something) by or as if by damming up.
stem	H2.2.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pack tightly or stop up.
stem	H2.3.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	to manoeuvre (a ski or skis), as in performing a stem.
stem	H2.4.
	syl	stem
	pron	<stem>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a technique in which the heel of one ski or both skis is forced outwards from the direction of movement in order to slow down or turn.
stem cell	0.
	syl	stem cell
	pos	n.
	qual	Histology.
	def	an undifferentiated cell that gives rise to specialized cells, such as blood cells.
stemhead	0.
	syl	stem+head
	pron	<1stem2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the head of the stem of a vessel.
stemma	0.
	syl	stem+ma
	pron	<1stem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a family tree; pedigree.
stemmed	1.a.
	syl	stemmed
	pron	<stemd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a stem.
stemmed	1.b.
	syl	stemmed
	pron	<stemd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a thin-stemmed plant;
	exam	2	a long-stemmed glass.
stemmed	2.
	syl	stemmed
	pron	<stemd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having had the stem or stems removed.
stemson	ety	C18: from #7stem %1#7+ (#7keel) #7son 
stemson	0.
	syl	stem+son
	pron	<1stems*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a curved timber scarfed into or bolted to the stem and keelson at the bow of a wooden vessel. Compare {sternson}.
stem turn	0.
	syl	stem turn
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a turn in which the heel of one ski is forced outwards from the direction of movement and the other ski is brought parallel. Also called: {stem}.
stemware	0.
	syl	stem+ware
	pron	<1stem2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a collective term for glasses, goblets, etc., with stems.
stem-winder	0.
	syl	stem-wind:er
	pos	n.
	def	a watch wound by an expanded crown on the bar projecting outside the case, as opposed to one wound by a separate key. Also called: {stem-winding watch}.
stench	ety	Old English stenc; related to Old Saxon, Old High German stank; see #7stink 
stench	0.
	syl	stench
	pron	<stenC>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong and extremely offensive odour; stink.
stench trap	0.
	syl	stench trap
	pos	n.
	def	a trap in a sewer that prevents the passage of foul-smelling gases. Also called: {stink trap}.
stencil	ety	C14 stanselen to decorate with bright colours, from Old French estenceler, from estencele a spark, from Latin scintilla 
stencil	1.
	syl	sten+cil
	pron	<1stensL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for applying a design, characters, etc., to a surface, consisting of a thin sheet of plastic, metal, cardboard, etc. in which the design or characters have been cut so that ink or paint can be applied through the incisions onto the surface.
stencil	2.
	syl	sten+cil
	pron	<1stensL>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration, design, or characters produced in this way.
stencils	infl
	head	stencil
	or	stencils
	syl	sten+cils
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
stencilling	infl
	head	stencil
	or	stenciling
	syl	sten+cil+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stencilled	infl
	head	stencil
	or	stenciled
	syl	sten+cilled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stenciling	infl
	head	stencil
	or	stencilling
	syl	sten+cil+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
stenciled	infl
	head	stencil
	or	stencilled
	syl	sten+ciled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
stencil	3.
	syl	sten+cil
	pron	<1stensL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mark (a surface) with a stencil.
stencil	4.
	syl	sten+cil
	pron	<1stensL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (characters or a design) with a stencil.
stenciller	sub
	head	stencil
	syl	sten+cil+ler
	pos	n.
Stendhal	0.
	syl	Sten:dhal
	pron	French <st*~e1dal>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1783-1842, French writer, who anticipated later novelists in his psychological analysis of character. His two chief novels are (1830) and (1839).
Sten gun	ety	C20: from s and t (initials of Shepherd and Turpin, the inventors)+ -en, as in #7bren gun 
Sten gun	0.
	syl	Sten gun
	pron	<sten>
	pos	n.
	def	a light sub-machine-gun formerly used in the British Army.
steno-	ety	from Greek stenos narrow
stenograph	1.
	syl	sten:o+graph
	pron	<1sten*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various keyboard machines for writing in shorthand.
stenograph	2.
	syl	sten:o+graph
	pron	<1sten*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any character used in shorthand.
stenograph	3.
	syl	sten:o+graph
	pron	<1sten*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record (speeches, minutes, letters, etc.) in shorthand.
stenographer	0.
	syl	ste+nog+ra+pher
	pron	<st*1nogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {shorthand typist}.
stenography	1.
	syl	ste+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<st*1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of writing in shorthand by hand or machine.
stenography	2.
	syl	ste+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<st*1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	matter written in short?!hand.
stenographic	sub
	head	stenography
	or	stenographical
	syl	sten:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2sten*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
stenographical	sub
	head	stenography
	or	stenographic
	syl	sten:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stenographically	sub
	head	stenography
	syl	sten:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stenohaline	ety	C20: from #7steno -#7+ haline, from Greek hals salt+-#7{ine %1}
stenohaline	0.
	syl	sten:o+ha+line
	pron	<2sten*u1hAlEn>, <-lIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain aquatic animals
	def	able to exist only within a narrow range of salinity.
stenopetalous	0.
	syl	sten:o+pet+al+ous
	pron	<2sten*u1petL*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers
	def	having narrow petals.
stenophagous	0.
	syl	ste+noph:a+gous
	pron	<st*1nof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	feeding on a single type or limited variety of food.
stenophyllous	0.
	syl	sten:o+phyl+lous
	pron	<2sten*u1fil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having narrow leaves.
stenosis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek sten*_osis, from stenoun to constrict, from stenos narrow
stenoses	infl
	head	stenosis
	syl	ste+no+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stenosis	0.
	syl	ste+no+sis
	pron	<sti1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal narrowing of a bodily canal or passage.
stenotic	sub
	head	stenosis
	syl	ste+not+ic
	pron	<sti1notik>
	pos	adj.
stenothermal	0.
	syl	sten:o+ther+mal
	pron	<2sten*1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals or plants
	def	able to exist only within a narrow range of temperature.
stenotopic	alt
	head	stenotropic
	or	stenotropic
	syl	sten:o+top+ic
	pos	adj.
stenotropic	0.
	or	stenotopic
	syl	sten:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2sten*u1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Ecology. of a species, or group, etc.
	def	able to tolerate only a narrow range of environmental changes. Compare {eurytropic}.
Stenotype	1.
	syl	Sten:o+type
	pron	<1sten*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a machine with a keyboard for recording speeches, etc., in a phonetic short?!hand.
Stenotype	2.
	syl	Sten:o+type
	pron	<1sten*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	any machine resembling this.
Stenotype	3.
	syl	Sten:o+type
	pron	<1sten*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the phonetic symbol typed in one stroke of such a machine.
stenotypy	0.
	syl	sten:o+typ:y
	pron	<1sten*2tIpi>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of shorthand in which alphabetic combinations are used to represent groups of sounds or short common words.
stenotypic	sub
	head	stenotypy
	syl	sten:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2sten*1tipik>
	pos	adj.
stenotypist	sub
	head	stenotypy
	syl	sten:o+2typ+ist
	pos	n.
stentor	ety	C19: after S#7tentor 
stentor	1.
	syl	sten+tor
	pron	<1stentc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with an unusually loud voice.
stentor	2.
	syl	sten+tor
	pron	<1stentc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any trumpet-shaped protozoan of the genus having a ciliated spiral feeding funnel at the wider end: class (ciliates).
Stentor	0.
	syl	Sten+tor
	pron	<1stentc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Greek herald with a powerful voice who died after he lost a shouting contest with Hermes, herald of the gods.
stentorian	0.
	syl	sten+to+ri:an
	pron	<sten1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the voice, etc.
	def	uncommonly loud.
	exam	1	stentorian tones.
step	ety	Old English stepe, st@ape; related to Old Frisian stap, stepe, Old High German stapfo (German Stapfe footprint), Old Norse stapi high rock
step	1.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of motion brought about by raising the foot and setting it down again in coordination with the transference of the weight of the body.
step	2.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance or space covered by such a motion.
step	3.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by such a movement.
step	4.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	the impression made by such movement of the foot; footprint.
step	5.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of walking or moving the feet; gait.
	exam	1	he received his prize with a proud step.
step	6.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance or part of a dance.
	exam	1	I have mastered the steps of the waltz.
step	7.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several paces or rhythmic movements in marching, dancing, etc..
	exam	1	the goose step.
step	8.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a course followed by a person in walking or as walking.
	exam	1	they followed in their leader's steps.
step	9.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a sequence of separate consecutive stages in the progression towards some goal.
	exam	1	another step towards socialism.
step	10.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	a rank or grade in a series or scale.
	exam	1	he was always a step behind.
step	11.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or device that offers support for the foot when ascending or descending.
step	12.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a flight of stairs, esp. out of doors.
step	13.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {stepladder}.
step	14.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short easily travelled distance.
	exam	1	it is only a step to my place.
step	15.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a melodic interval of a second. See {whole tone, half-step}.
step	16.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	an offset or change in the level of a surface similar to the step of a stair.
step	17.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong block or frame bolted on the keel of a vessel and fitted to receive the base of a mast.
step	18.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	a ledge cut in mining or quarrying excavations.
break step	19.
	head	step
	syl	break step.
	def	to cease to march in step.
keep step	20.
	head	step
	syl	keep step.
	def	to remain walking, marching, dancing, etc., in unison or in a specified rhythm.
step	21.a.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	marching, dancing, etc., in conformity with a specified pace or moving in unison with others.
step	21.b.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in agreement or harmony.
step	22.a.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	def	not moving in conformity with a specified pace or in accordance with others.
step	22.b.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not in agreement; out of harmony.
step by step	23.
	head	step
	syl	step by step.
	def	with care and deliberation; gradually.
take steps	24.
	head	step
	syl	take steps.
	def	to undertake measures (to do something) with a view to the attainment of some end.
watch one's step a	25.
	head	step
	syl	watch one's step.: a.:
	qual	Informal.
	def	to conduct@T oneself@T with @T caution@T and @T good@T behaviour. {b.@T} to walk or move carefully.
steps	infl
	head	step
	syl	steps
	pos	vb.
stepping	infl
	head	step
	syl	step+ping
	pos	vb.
stepped	infl
	head	step
	syl	stepp?!ed.
	pos	vb.
step	26.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move by raising the foot and then setting it down in a different position, transferring the weight of the body to this foot and repeating the process with the other foot.
step	27.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in, out, etc.
	def	to move or go on foot, esp. for a short distance.
	exam	1	step this way, ladies.
step	28.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to move, often in an attractive graceful manner, as in dancing.
	exam	1	he can really step around.
step	29.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to place or press the foot; tread.
	exam	1	to step on the accelerator.
step	30.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by into
	def	to enter (into a situation) apparently with ease.
	exam	1	she stepped into a life of luxury.
step	31.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to walk or take (a number of paces, etc.).
	exam	1	to step ten paces.
step	32.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform the steps of.
	exam	1	they step the tango well.
step	33.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or place (the foot).
step	34.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off or out
	def	to measure (some distance of ground) by stepping.
step	35.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in or supply with a series of steps so as to avoid coincidence or symmetry.
step	36.
	syl	step
	pron	<step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise (a mast) and fit it into its step. {~} See also {step down, step on, step out, step up}.
steplike	sub
	head	step
	syl	step+2like
	pos	adj.
stepper	sub
	head	step
	syl	step+per
	pos	n.
step-	ety	Old English st*_eop-; compare *_ast*_ypan to bereave
step-	0.
	syl	step-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating relationship through the previous marriage of a spouse or parent rather than by blood.
	exam	1	stepson;
	exam	2	stepfather.
stepbrother	0.
	syl	step+broth:er
	pron	<1step2br^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a son of one's stepmother or stepfather by a union with someone other than one's father or mother respectively.
stepchildren	infl
	head	stepchild
	syl	step+chil:dren.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stepchild	0.
	syl	step+child
	pron	<1step2CIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a stepson or stepdaughter.
stepdame	0.
	syl	step+dame
	pron	<1step2dAm>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {stepmother}.
step dance	0.
	syl	step dance
	pos	n.
	def	a dance in which a display of steps is more important than gesture or posture, esp. a solo dance.
stepdaughter	0.
	syl	step+daugh:ter
	pron	<1step2dc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a daughter of one's husband or wife by a former union.
step down	1.
	syl	step down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce gradually.
step down	2.
	syl	step down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to resign or abdicate (from a position).
step down	3.
	syl	step down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to assume an inferior or less senior position.
step-down	infl
	head	step down
	syl	step-down.
	pos	adj.
step down	4.
	syl	step down
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a transformer
	def	reducing a high voltage applied to the primary winding to a lower voltage on the secondary winding. Compare {{step-up} (sense 3)}.
step down	5.
	syl	step down
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	de?!creas?!ing or falling by stages.
step-down	infl
	head	step down
	syl	step-down.
	pos	n.
step down	6.
	syl	step down
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a decrease in quantity or size.
stepfather	0.
	syl	step+fa:ther
	pron	<1step2fa:@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who has married one's mother after the death or divorce of one's father.
stephanotis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: fit for a crown, from stephanos a crown
stephanotis	0.
	syl	steph:a+no+tis
	pron	<2stef*1n*utis>
	pos	n.
	def	any climbing asclepiadaceous shrub of the genus esp. of Malagasy Republic and Malaya: cultivated for their fragrant white waxy flowers.
Stephen	1.
	syl	Ste:phen
	pron	<1stEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	??1097-1154, king of England (1135-54); grandson of William the Conqueror. He seized the throne on the death of Henry I, causing civil war with Henry's daughter Maltilda. He eventually recognized her son (later Henry II) as his successor.
Saint	2.
	head	Stephen
	syl	Saint.
	def	died ??35 #7a.d., the first Christian martyr. Feast day: Dec. 26.
Saint	3.
	head	Stephen
	syl	Saint
	def	Hungarian name ??975-1038 #7a.d., first king of Hungary as Stephen I (997-1038). Feast day: Sept. 2.
Stephen	4.
	syl	Ste:phen
	pron	<1stEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	called died 257 #7a.d. ; pope (254-57). Feast day: Aug. 2.
Stephen	5.
	syl	Ste:phen
	pron	<1stEvN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Les@.lie}. 1832-1904, English biographer, critic, and first editor of the father of the novelist Virginia Woolf.
George	1.
	head	Stephenson
	syl	George.
	def	1781-1848, English inventor of the first successful steam locomotive (1814); constructed the first railway line to carry passengers, the Stockton and Darlington Railway (opened 1825).
Stephenson	2.
	syl	Ste:phen:son
	pron	<1stEv*ns*n>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Rob@.ert}. 1803-59, English engineer, noted for his construction of railway bridges and viaducts, esp. the tubular bridge over the Menai Straits.
step in	1.
	syl	step in
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to intervene or involve oneself, esp. dramatically or at a senior level.
step-in	infl
	head	step in
	syl	step-in.
	pos	adj.
step in	2.
	syl	step in
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of garments, etc.
	def	put on by being stepped into; without fastenings.
step in	3.
	syl	step in
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a ski binding
	def	engaging automatically when the boot is positioned on the ski. {~} {step-in}.
step in	4.
	syl	step in
	pos	adj.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a step-in garment, esp. underwear.
stepladder	0.
	syl	step+lad:der
	pron	<1step2l@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a folding portable ladder that is made of broad flat steps fixed to a supporting frame hinged at the top to another supporting frame.
stepmother	0.
	syl	step+moth:er
	pron	<1step2m^@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who has married one's father after the death or divorce of one's mother.
step on	1.
	syl	step on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to place or press the foot on.
step on	2.
	syl	step on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to behave harshly or contemptuously towards.
step on it	3.
	head	step on
	syl	step on it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go more quickly, hurry up.
step out	1.
	syl	step out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go outside or leave a room, building, etc., esp. briefly.
step out	2.
	syl	step out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin to walk more quickly and take longer strides.
step out	3.
	syl	step out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to withdraw from involvement; bow out.
step-parent	0.
	syl	step-par:ent
	pron	<1step2pe*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a stepfather or stepmother.
steppe	ety	C17: from Old Russian step lowland
steppe	0.
	syl	steppe
	pron	<step>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an extensive grassy plain usually without trees. Compare {prairie, pampas}.
stepper	0.
	syl	step+per
	pron	<1step*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who or animal that steps, esp. a horse or a dancer.
Sthe	infl
	head	Steppes
	syl	Sthe.
	pos	n.
Steppes	1.
	syl	Steppes
	pron	<steps>
	pos	n.
	def	the huge grasslands of Eurasia, chiefly in the Soviet Union.
Steppes	2.
	syl	Steppes
	pron	<steps>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Kirghiz Steppe}.
stepping stone	1.
	syl	step+ping stone
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of stones acting as footrests for crossing streams, marshes, etc.
stepping stone	2.
	syl	step+ping stone
	pos	n.
	def	a circumstance that assists progress towards some goal.
stepsister	0.
	syl	step+sis:ter
	pron	<1step2sist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a daughter of one's stepmother or stepfather by a union with someone other than one's father or mother respectively.
stepson	0.
	syl	step+son
	pron	<1step2s^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a son of one's husband or wife by a former union.
step up	0.
	syl	step up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	Informal.
step up	1.
	syl	step up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or raise by stages; accelerate.
step up	2.
	syl	step up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make progress or effect an advancement; be promoted.
step-up	infl
	head	step up
	syl	step-up.
	pos	adj.
step up	3.
	syl	step up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a transformer
	def	increasing a low voltage applied to the primary winding to a higher voltage on the secondary winding. Compare {{step-down} (sense 4)}.
step up	4.
	syl	step up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	involving a rise by stages.
step-up	infl
	head	step up
	syl	step-up.
	pos	n.
step up	5.
	syl	step up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an increment in quantity, size, etc.
stepwise	1.
	syl	step+wise
	pron	<1step2wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged in the manner of or resembling steps.
stepwise	2.
	syl	step+wise
	pron	<1step2wIz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music, U.S.
	def	proceeding by melodic intervals of a second.
stepwise	3.
	syl	step+wise
	pron	<1step2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the form or appearance of steps; step by step.
stepwise	4.
	syl	step+wise
	pron	<1step2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music, U.S.
	def	in a stepwise motion.
ster	0.
	syl	ster.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sterling.
-ster	ety	Old English -estre 
-ster	0.
	syl	-ster
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ster	1.
	syl	-ster
	def	indicating a person who is engaged in a certain activity.
	exam	1	prankster;
	exam	2	songster.
-ster	2.
	syl	-ster
	def	indicating a person associated with or being something specified.
	exam	1	mobster;
	exam	2	youngster.
steradian	ety	C19: from #7stereo -#7+radian 
steradian	0.
	syl	ste+ra+di:an
	pron	<st*1rAdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an SI unit of solid angle; the angle that, having its vertex in the centre of a sphere, cuts off an area of the surface of the sphere equal to the square of the length of the radius. Symbol: sr
stercoraceous	ety	C18: from Latin stercus dung+-#7aceous 
stercoraceous	0.
	syl	ster+co+ra+ceous
	pron	<2stR:k*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consist?!ing of dung or excrement.
stercoricolous	ety	C19: from Latin stercus dung+ colere to live
stercoricolous	0.
	syl	ster+co+ric:o+lous
	pron	<2stR:k*1rik*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms
	def	living in dung.
sterculiaceous	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin Sterculius god of manuring, from stercus dung, alluding to the odour of some species
sterculiaceous	0.
	syl	ster+cu+li:a+ceous
	pron	<stR:2kju:li1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a chiefly tropical family of plants that includes cacao and cola.
stere	ety	C18: from French st*`ere, from Greek stereos solid ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
stere	0.
	syl	stere
	pron	<sti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit used to measure volumes of stacked timber equal to one cubic metre (35.315 cubic feet).
stereo	ety	C20: shortened form
stereo	1.
	syl	ste+re:o
	pron	<1steri*u>, <1sti*r>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {stereophonic} or {stereoscopic}.
stereos	infl
	head	stereo
	syl	ste+re:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stereo	2.
	syl	ste+re:o
	pron	<1steri*u>, <1sti*r>
	pos	n.
	def	stereophonic sound.
	exam	1	to broadcast in stereo.
stereo	3.
	syl	ste+re:o
	pron	<1steri*u>, <1sti*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a stereophonic gramophone, tape recorder, etc.
stereo	4.a.
	syl	ste+re:o
	pron	<1steri*u>, <1sti*r>
	pos	n.
	def	stereoscopic photography.
stereo	4.b.
	syl	ste+re:o
	pron	<1steri*u>, <1sti*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a stereoscopic photograph.
stereo	5.
	syl	ste+re:o
	pron	<1steri*u>, <1sti*r>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	short for {stereotype}.
stereo-	ety	from Greek stereos solid
stereobate	ety	C19: via Latin, from Greek stereobat*_es from stereos solid+ -bat*_es base, from bainein to walk
stereobate	1.
	syl	ste+re:o+bate
	pron	<1steri*u2bAt>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stylobate}.
stereobate	2.
	syl	ste+re:o+bate
	pron	<1steri*u2bAt>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a foundation of a building in the form of a platform of masonry.
stereochemistry	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+chem+is+try
	pron	<2steri*u1kemistri>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules and the effect of spatial arrangement on chemical properties.
stereochrome	1.
	syl	ste+re:o+chrome
	pron	<1steri*u2kr*um>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a picture made by stereochromy.
stereochrome	2.
	syl	ste+re:o+chrome
	pron	<1steri*u2kr*um>, <1sti*r->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce (a picture) by the process of stereochromy.
stereochromy	ety	C19: via German Stereochromie, from #7stereo-+ Greek khr*_oma colour
stereochromy	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+chro+my
	pron	<1steri*2kr*umi>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a method of wall painting in which water glass is used either as a painting medium or as a final fixative coat.
stereogram	1.
	syl	ste+re:o+gram
	pron	<1steri*2gr@m>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a stereo radiogram.
stereogram	2.
	syl	ste+re:o+gram
	pron	<1steri*2gr@m>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stereograph}.
stereograph	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+graph
	pron	<1steri*2gr@f>, <-1gra:f>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	two almost identical pictures, or one special picture, that when viewed through special glasses or a stereoscope form a single three-?!dimensional image. Also called: {stereogram}.
stereography	1.
	syl	ste+re:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2steri1ogr*fi>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the study and construction of geometrical solids.
stereography	2.
	syl	ste+re:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2steri1ogr*fi>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the art of drawing a solid figure on a flat surface.
stereographic	sub
	head	stereography
	or	stereographical
	syl	ste+re:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2steri*1gr@fik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
stereographical	sub
	head	stereography
	or	stereographic
	syl	ste+re:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stereographically	sub
	head	stereography
	syl	ste+re:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stereoisomer	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+i:so+mer
	pron	<2steri*u1Is*m*>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	one of the isomers of a compound that exhibits stereoisomerism.
stereoisomerism	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+i:som+er+ism
	pron	<2steri*uI1som*2riz*m>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	isomerism caused by differences in the spatial arrangement of atoms in molecules.
stereoisometric	sub
	head	stereoisomerism
	syl	ste+re:o+i:so+met+ric
	pron	<2steri*u2Is*1metrik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
stereometry	0.
	syl	ste+re:om+e:try
	pron	<2steri1omitri>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the measurement of volume.
stereometric	sub
	head	stereometry
	or	stereometrical
	syl	ste+re:o+met+ric
	pron	<2steri*u1metrik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
stereometrical	sub
	head	stereometry
	or	stereometric
	syl	ste+re:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
stereophonic	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2steri*1fonik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a system for recording, reproducing, or broadcasting sound
	def	using two or more separate microphones to feed two or more loudspeakers through separate channels in order to give a spatial effect to the sound. Sometimes shortened to {stereo}. Compare {monophonic, quadraphonic}.
stereophonically	sub
	head	stereophonic
	syl	ste+re:o+1phon:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stereopsis	0.
	syl	ste+re:op+sis
	pron	<2steri1opsis>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	stereoscopic vision.
stereopticon	0.
	syl	ste+re:op+ti+con
	pron	<2steri1optikN>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of projector with two complete units arranged so that one picture dissolves as the next is forming.
stereoscope	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+scope
	pron	<1steri*2sk*up>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument for viewing two-dimensional pictures and giving them an illusion of depth and relief. It has a binocular eyepiece through which two slightly different pictures of the same object are viewed, one with each eye.
stereoscopical	alt
	head	stereoscopic
	or	stereoscopic
	syl	ste+re:o+scop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stereoscopic	1.
	or	stereoscopical
	syl	ste+re:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2steri*1skopik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or relating to optical images that appear to be three-dimensional.
	exam	1	stereoscopic vision.
stereoscopic	2.
	or	stereoscopical
	syl	ste+re:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2steri*1skopik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or formed by a stereoscope.
stereoscopically	sub
	head	stereoscopic
	syl	ste+re:o+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stereoscopy	1.
	syl	ste+re:os+co+py
	pron	<2steri1osk*pi>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the viewing or appearance of objects in or as if in three dimensions.
stereoscopy	2.
	syl	ste+re:os+co+py
	pron	<2steri1osk*pi>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the study and use of the stereoscope.
stereoscopist	sub
	head	stereoscopy
	syl	ste+re:1os+co+pist
	pos	n.
stereospecific	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+spe+cif+ic
	pron	<2steri2*uspi1sifik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	relating to or having fixed position in space, as in the spatial arrangements of atoms in certain polymers.
stereospecific catalyst	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+spe+cif+ic cat:a+lyst
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a catalyst for stereospecific chemical reactions. See also {Ziegler catalyst}.
stereospecific polymer	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+spe+cif+ic pol:y+mer
	pos	n.
	def	an organic polymer in which the steric arrangements of groups on assymetric carbon atoms occur in a regular sequence. Many natural and synthetic rubbers are stereospecific polymers.
stereotaxis	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+tax+is
	pron	<2steri*1t@ksis>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of an organism in response to the stimulus of contact with a solid object.
stereotactic	sub
	head	stereotaxis
	or	stereotactical
	syl	ste+re:o+tac+tic
	pron	<2steri*1t@ktik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
stereotactical	sub
	head	stereotaxis
	or	stereotactic
	syl	ste+re:o+1tac+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
stereotactically	sub
	head	stereotaxis
	syl	ste+re:o+1tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stereotomy	0.
	syl	ste+re:ot+o:my
	pron	<2steri1ot*mi>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the art of cutting three-dimensional solids into particular shapes.
stereotropism	0.
	syl	ste+re:ot+ro+pism
	pron	<2steri1otr*2piz*m>, <2sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thigmotropism}.
stereotropic	sub
	head	stereotropism
	syl	ste+re:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2steri*1tropik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
stereotype	1.a.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a method of producing cast-metal printing plates from a mould made from a forme of type matter in papier-m*^ach*'e or some other material.
stereotype	1.b.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the plate so made.
stereotype	2.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {stereotypy}.
stereotype	3.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	an idea, trait, convention, etc., that has grown stale through fixed usage.
stereotype	4.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	a standardized image or conception shared by all members of a social group.
stereotype	5.a.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a stereotype of.
stereotype	5.b.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print from a stereotype.
stereotype	6.
	syl	ste+re:o+type
	pron	<1steri*2tIp>, <1sti*r->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a fixed usage or convention to.
stereotyper	sub
	head	stereotype
	or	stereotypist
	syl	ste+re:o+2typ+er
	pos	n.
stereotypist	sub
	head	stereotype
	or	stereotyper
	syl	ste+re:o+2typ+ist
	pos	n.
stereotypic	sub
	head	stereotype
	or	stereotypical
	syl	ste+re:o+typ+ic
	pron	<2steri*1tipik>, <2sti*r->
	pos	adj.
stereotypical	sub
	head	stereotype
	or	stereotypic
	syl	ste+re:o+1typ:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stereotyped	1.
	syl	ste+re:o+typed
	pron	<1steri*2tIpt>, <1sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking originality or individuality; conventional; trite.
stereotyped	2.
	syl	ste+re:o+typed
	pron	<1steri*2tIpt>, <1sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	reproduced from or on a stereotype printing plate.
stereotypy	1.
	syl	ste+re:o+typ:y
	pron	<1steri*2tIpi>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making stereotype printing plates.
stereotypy	2.
	syl	ste+re:o+typ:y
	pron	<1steri*2tIpi>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to think or act in rigid, repetitive, and often meaningless patterns.
stereovision	0.
	syl	ste+re:o+vi+sion
	pron	<1steri*u2viZ*n>, <1sti*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the perception or exhibition of three-dimensional objects in three dimensions.
steric	ety	C19: from #7stereo -#7+ -#7ic 
sterical	alt
	head	steric
	or	steric
	syl	ste+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
steric	0.
	or	sterical
	syl	ste+ric
	pron	<1sterik>, <1sti*r->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, concerned with, or caused by the spatial arrangement of atoms in a molecule.
sterically	sub
	head	steric
	syl	ste+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sterigma	ety	C19: New Latin from Greek st*_erigma support, from st*_erizein to sustain
sterigma	0.
	syl	ster+ig+ma
	pron	<st*1rigm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a minute stalk bearing a spore or chain of spores in certain fungi.
sterilant	0.
	syl	ster:i+lant
	pron	<1steril*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance or agent used in sterilization.
sterile	ety	C16: from Latin sterilis ?- #!ster+ile+ly adv.
sterile	1.
	syl	ster+ile
	pron	<1sterIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to produce offspring; infertile.
sterile	2.
	syl	ster+ile
	pron	<1sterIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from living, esp. pathogenic, microorganisms; aseptic.
sterile	3.
	syl	ster+ile
	pron	<1sterIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or their parts
	def	not producing or bearing seeds, fruit, spores, stamens, or pistils.
sterile	4.
	syl	ster+ile
	pron	<1sterIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking inspiration or vitality; fruitless.
sterile	5.
	syl	ster+ile
	pron	<1sterIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Economics, U.S. of gold
	def	not being used to support credit creation or an increased money supply.
sterility	sub
	head	sterile
	syl	ste+ril+i:ty
	pron	<ste1riliti>
	pos	n.
sterilisation	alt
	head	sterilization
	or	sterilization
	syl	ster:i+li+sa+tion
	pron	<2sterilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
sterilization	1.
	or	sterilisation
	syl	ster:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sterilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or procedure of sterilizing or making sterile.
sterilization	2.
	or	sterilisation
	syl	ster:i+li+za+tion
	pron	<2sterilI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being sterile; sterilized condition.
sterilise	alt
	head	sterilize
	or	sterilize
	syl	ster:i+lise
	pron	<1steri2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sterilize	0.
	or	sterilise
	syl	ster:i+lize
	pron	<1steri2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render sterile; make infertile or barren.
sterilizable	sub
	head	sterilize
	or	sterilisable
	syl	ster:i+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sterilisable	sub
	head	sterilize
	or	sterilizable
	syl	ster:i+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sterilizer	sub
	head	sterilize
	or	steriliser
	syl	ster:i+2liz+er
	pos	n.
steriliser	sub
	head	sterilize
	or	sterilizer
	syl	ster:i+2lis+er
	pos	n.
sterlet	ety	C16: from Russian sterlyad, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German sturio sturgeon
sterlet	0.
	syl	ster+let
	pron	<1stR:lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sturgeon, of seas and rivers in N Asia and E Europe: used as a food fish and a source of caviar.
sterling	ety	C13: probably from Old English steorra #7star+ -#7ling %1; referring to a small star on early Norman pennies; related to Old French esterlin 
sterling	1.a.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	British money.
	exam	1	pound sterling.
sterling	1.b.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sterling reserves.
sterling	2.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the official standard of fineness of British coins: for gold 0.91666 and for silver 0.50.
sterling	3.a.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sterling silver}.
sterling	3.b.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sterling bracelet.
sterling	4.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	an article or articles manufactured from sterling silver.
sterling	5.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a former British silver penny.
sterling	6.
	syl	ster+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of excellent quality; first-class.
	exam	1	sterling bravery.
sterling area	0.
	syl	ster+ling ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	a group of countries that use sterling as a medium of international payments and sometimes as an informal peg for their own currencies. For these purposes they deposit sterling balances and hold gold and dollar reserves in the Bank of England. Also called: {sterling bloc, scheduled territories}.
sterling silver	1.
	syl	ster+ling sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy containing not less than 92.5 per cent of silver, the remainder usually being copper.
sterling silver	2.
	syl	ster+ling sil+ver
	pos	n.
	def	sterling-silver articles collectively.
Sterlitamak	0.
	syl	Ster+li+ta+mak
	pron	Russian <stjArlit*1mak>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W central Soviet Union, in the Bashkir ASSR. Pop.: 209000 (1975 est.).
stern	ety	Old English styrne; related to Old High German storn*_en to alarm, Latin stern*_ax stubborn, Greek stereos hard
stern	H1.1.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing uncompromising or inflexible resolve; firm, strict, or authoritarian.
stern	H1.2.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking leniency or clemency; harsh or severe.
stern	H1.3.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relentless; unyielding.
	exam	1	the stern demands of parenthood.
stern	H1.4.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an austere or forbidding appearance or nature.
sternly	sub
	head	stern
	syl	stern+ly
	pos	adv.
sternness	sub
	head	stern
	syl	stern+ness
	pos	n.
stern	ety	C13: from Old Norse stj*_orn steering; see #7steer %1
stern	H2.1.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear or after part of a vessel, opposite the bow or stem.
stern	H2.2.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear part of any object.
stern	H2.3.
	syl	stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or located at the stern.
Isaac	infl
	head	Stern
	syl	I:saac.
	pos	n.
Stern	0.
	syl	Stern
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1920, U.S. concert violinist, born in Russia.
stern-chaser	0.
	syl	stern-chas:er
	pos	n.
	def	a gun mounted at the stern of a vessel for firing aft at a pursuing vessel.
Laurence	infl
	head	Sterne
	syl	Lau:rence.
	pos	n.
Sterne	0.
	syl	Sterne
	pron	<stR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1713-68, English novelist, born in Ireland, author of (1759-67) and (1768).
sternforemost	0.
	syl	stern+fore+most
	pron	<stR:n1fc:m*ust>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	backwards.
sternmost	1.
	syl	stern+most
	pron	<1stR:n2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	farthest to the stern; aftmost.
sternmost	2.
	syl	stern+most
	pron	<1stR:n2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	nearest the stern.
sternpost	0.
	syl	stern+post
	pron	<1stR:n2p*ust>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the main upright timber or structure at the stern of a vessel.
stern sheets	0.
	syl	stern sheets
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the part of an open boat near the stern.
sternson	ety	C19: from #7stern %2#7+ -son, on the model of #7keelson 
sternson	0.
	syl	stern+son
	pron	<1stR:nsN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a timber scarfed into or bolted to the sternpost and keelson at the stern of a wooden vessel. Compare {stemson}.
sternum	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek sternon breastbone
sterna	infl
	head	sternum
	or	sternums
	syl	ster+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sternums	infl
	head	sternum
	or	sterna
	syl	ster+nums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sternum	1.
	syl	ster+num
	pron	<1stR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in man
	def	a long flat vertical bone, situated in front of the thorax, to which are attached the collarbone and the first seven pairs of ribs. Nontechnical name: {breastbone}.
sternum	2.
	syl	ster+num
	pron	<1stR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in many other vertebrates.
sternum	3.
	syl	ster+num
	pron	<1stR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cuticular plate covering the ventral surface of a body segment of an arthropod. Compare {tergum}.
sternal	sub
	head	sternum
	syl	ster+nal
	pos	adj.
sternutation	ety	C16: from Late Latin stern*_ut*_are to sneeze, from sternuere to sputter (of a light)
sternutation	0.
	syl	ster+nu+ta+tion
	pron	<2stR:nju1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sneeze or the act of sneezing.
sternutator	0.
	syl	ster+nu+ta+tor
	pron	<1stR:nju2tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that causes sneezing, coughing, and tears; used in chemical warfare.
sternutatory	1.
	syl	ster+nu+ta+to:ry
	pron	<stR:1nju:t*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	causing or having the effect of sneezing.
sternutatories	infl
	head	sternutatory
	syl	ster+nu+ta+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sternutatory	2.
	syl	ster+nu+ta+to:ry
	pron	<stR:1nju:t*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an agent or substance that causes sneezing.
sternward	alt
	head	sternwards
	or	sternwards
	syl	stern+ward
	pos	adv.
sternwards	0.
	or	sternward
	syl	stern+wards
	pron	<1stR:nw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	towards the stern; astern.
sternway	0.
	syl	stern+way
	pron	<1stR:n2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	movement of a vessel sternforemost.
stern-wheeler	0.
	syl	stern-wheel:er
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, esp. a riverboat, propelled by a large paddle wheel at the stern. Compare {sidewheeler}.
steroid	ety	C20: from #7sterol+ -#7oid  &- ste+#!roi+dal adj.
steroid	0.
	syl	ster+oid
	pron	<1stercid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a large group of fat-soluble organic compounds containing a characteristic chemical ring system. The majority, including the sterols, bile acids, many hormones, and the D vitamins, have important physiological action.
sterol	ety	C20: shortened from #7cholesterol, ergosterol, etc.
sterol	0.
	syl	ster+ol
	pron	<1sterol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of natural steroid alcohols, such as cholesterol and ergosterol, that are waxy insoluble substances.
stertor	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin stertere to snore
stertor	0.
	syl	ster+tor
	pron	<1stR:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	laborious or noisy breathing caused by obstructed air passages.
stertorous	1.
	syl	ster+to+rous
	pron	<1stR:t*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or accompanied by heavy snoring.
stertorous	2.
	syl	ster+to+rous
	pron	<1stR:t*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	breathing in this way.
stertorously	sub
	head	stertorous
	syl	ster+to+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
stertorousness	sub
	head	stertorous
	syl	ster+to+rous+ness
	pos	n.
stet	ety	Latin, literally: let it stand
stet	1.
	syl	stet
	pron	<stet>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or mark indicating that certain deleted typeset or written matter is to be retained. Compare {dele}.
stets	infl
	head	stet
	syl	stets
	pos	vb.
stetting	infl
	head	stet
	syl	stet+ting
	pos	vb.
stetted	infl
	head	stet
	syl	stet+ted.
	pos	vb.
stet	2.
	syl	stet
	pron	<stet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (matter to be retained) with a stet.
stethoscope	ety	C19: from French, from Greek st*_ethos breast+#7-scope 
stethoscope	0.
	syl	steth:o+scope
	pron	<1steT*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument for listening to the sounds made within the body, typically consisting of a hollow disc that transmits the sound through hollow tubes to earpieces.
stethoscopic	sub
	head	stethoscope
	syl	steth:o+scop+ic
	pron	<2steT*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
stethoscopy	sub
	head	stethoscope
	syl	ste+thos+co+py
	pron	<ste1Tosk*pi>
	pos	n.
stetson	ety	C20: named after John Stetson (1830-1906), American hatmaker who designed it
stetson	0.
	syl	stet+son
	pron	<1stetsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's felt slouch hat with a broad brim and high crown.
Stettin	0.
	syl	Stet+tin
	pron	<Ste1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Szczecin}.
stevedore	ety	C18: from Spanish estibador a packer, from estibar to load (a ship), from Latin st*_ip*_are to pack full
stevedore	1.
	syl	ste+ve:dore
	pron	<1stEvi2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to load or unload ships.
stevedore	2.
	syl	ste+ve:dore
	pron	<1stEvi2dc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to load or unload (a ship, ship's cargo, etc.).
stevedore's knot	0.
	syl	ste+ve:dore's knot
	pos	n.
	def	a knot forming a lump in a line, used by stevedores to secure ropes passing through holes.
Stevenage	0.
	syl	Ste+ven+age
	pron	<1stEv*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in N Hertfordshire on the Great North Road: developed chiefly as the first of the new towns (1946). Pop.: 66918 (1971).
Stevengraph	ety	named after Thomas Stevens, 19th-century American weaver
Stevensgraph	alt
	head	Stevengraph
	or	Stevengraph
	syl	Ste+vens+graph
	pos	n.
Stevengraph	0.
	or	Stevensgraph
	syl	Ste+ven+graph
	pron	<1stEvN2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture, usually small, woven in silk.
Thaddeus	1.
	head	Stevens
	syl	Thad:de:us
	pron	<1T@di*s>
	def	1792-1868, U.S. Radical Republican politician. An opponent of slavery, he supported Reconstruction and entered the resolution calling for the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson.
Wallace	2.
	head	Stevens
	syl	Wal:lace.
	def	1879-1955, U.S. poet, whose books include the collections (1923), (1937), and (1947).
Adlai Ewing	1.
	head	Stevenson
	syl	Ad:lai Ew:ing
	pron	<1@dlA> <1ju:iG>
	def	1900-68, U.S. statesman: twice defeated as Democratic presidential candidate (1952; 1956); U.S. delegate at the United Nations (1961-65).
Robert Louis (Balfour) 	2.
	head	Stevenson
	syl	Rob:ert Lou:is (Balfour) .
	def	1850-94, Scottish writer: his novels include (1883) and (1886).
stew	ety	C14 stuen to take a very hot bath, from Old French estuver, from Vulgar Latin ext*_uf*_are (unattested), from #7ex -%1#7+ (unattested) t*_ufus vapour, from Greek tuphos 
stew	H1.1.a.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of meat, fish, or other food, cooked by stewing.
stew	H1.1.b.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	stew pot.
stew	H1.2.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult or worrying situation or a troubled state (esp. in the phrase {in a stew) }.
stew	H1.3.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a heterogeneous mixture.
	exam	1	a stew of people of every race.
stew	H1.4.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a brothel.
stew	H1.5.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a public room for hot steam baths.
stew	H1.6.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cook or cause to cook by long slow simmering.
stew	H1.7.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be troubled or agitated.
stew	H1.8.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be oppressed with heat or crowding.
stew	H1.9.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (tea) to become bitter or (of tea) to become bitter through infusing for too long.
stew in one's own juice	10.
	head	stew
	syl	stew in one's own juice.
	def	to suffer unaided the consequences of one's actions.
stew	ety	C14: from Old French estui, from estoier to shut up, confine, ultimately from Latin studium #7study 
stew	infl
	syl	stew.
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., archaic.
stew	H2.0.
	syl	stew
	pron	<stju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishpond or fishtank. {2}. an artificial oyster bed.
steward	ety	Old English stigweard, from stig hall (see #7sty %1)#7+ weard #7ward 
steward	1.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who administers the property, house, finances, etc., of another.
steward	2.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manages the eating arrangements, staff, or service at a club, hotel, etc.
steward	3.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a waiter on a ship or aircraft.
steward	4.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a mess attendant in a naval mess afloat or ashore.
steward	5.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who helps to supervise some event or proceedings in an official capacity.
steward	6.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {shop steward}.
steward	7.
	syl	stew+ard
	pron	<1stju*d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act or serve as a steward (of something).
stewardship	sub
	head	steward
	syl	stew+ard+2ship
	pos	n.
stewardess	0.
	syl	stew+ard+ess
	pron	<1stju*dis>, <2stju*1des>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who performs a steward's job on an aircraft or ship.
Stewart	1.
	syl	Stew:art
	pron	<1stju*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual spelling for the royal house of {Stuart} before the reign of Mary Queen of Scots (Mary Stuart).
Jackie	2.
	head	Stewart
	syl	Jack:ie.
	def	born 1939, Scottish motor-racing driver: world champion 1969, 1971, and 1973.
Rod	3.
	head	Stewart
	syl	Rod.
	def	born 1945, Scottish rock singer: vocalist with The Faces (1969-75). His albums include (1972) and (1976).
Stewart Island	0.
	syl	Stew+art Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the third largest island of New Zealand, in the SW Pacific off the S tip of South Island. Pop.: 414 (1971). Area: 1735 sq. km (670 sq. miles).
stewed	1.
	syl	stewed
	pron	<stju:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of tea
	def	having a bitter taste through having been left to infuse for too long.
stewed	2.
	syl	stewed
	pron	<stju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang word for {drunk}.
St Ex	0.
	syl	St. Ex.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	stock exchange.
Steier	alt
	head	Steyr
	or	Steyr
	syl	Stei+er
	pron	German <1StI*r>
	pos	n.
Steyr	0.
	or	Steier
	syl	Steyr
	pron	German <1StI*r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N central Austria, in Upper Austria. Pop.: 40578 (1971).
stg	0.
	syl	stg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	sterling.
stge	0.
	syl	stge.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	storage.
Sth	0.
	syl	Sth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South.
sthenic	ety	C18: from New Latin sthenicus, from Greek sthenos force, on the model of asthenic 
sthenic	0.
	syl	sthen+ic
	pron	<1sTenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in energy or bodily strength; active or strong.
Stheno	0.
	syl	Sthe:no
	pron	<1sTEn*u>, <1sTen*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Gorgons.
stibine	ety	C19: from Latin #7stibium+ -#7{ine %2}
stibine	1.
	syl	stib+ine
	pron	<1stibIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless slightly soluble poisonous gas with an offensive odour: made by the action of hydrochloric acid on an alloy of antimony and zinc. Formula: SbH\3.
stibine	2.
	syl	stib+ine
	pron	<1stibIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of stibine derivatives in which one or more hydrogen atoms have been replaced by organic groups.
stibium	ety	C14: from Latin: antimony (used as a cosmetic in ancient Rome), via Greek from Egyptian stm 
stibium	0.
	syl	stib+i:um
	pron	<1stibi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {antimony}.
stibial	sub
	head	stibium
	syl	stib+i:al
	pos	adj.
stibnite	ety	C19: from obsolete stibine stibnite+-#7{ite %1}
stibnite	0.
	syl	stib+nite
	pron	<1stibnIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft greyish mineral consisting of antimony sulphide in orthorhombic crystalline form. It occurs in quartz veins and is the chief ore of antimony. Formula: Sb\2S\3.
stich	ety	C18: from Greek stikhos row, verse; related to steikhein to walk &- #!stich+ic adj. &- #!stich@.i+cal+ly adv.
stich	0.
	syl	stich
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of poetry; verse.
stichometry	0.
	syl	sti+chom+e:try
	pron	<sti1komitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the practice of writing out a prose text in lines that correspond to the sense units and indicate the phrasal rhythms.
stichometric	sub
	head	stichometry
	or	stichometrical
	syl	stich:o+met+ric
	pron	<2stik*u1metrik>
	pos	adj.
stichometrical	sub
	head	stichometry
	or	stichometric
	syl	stich:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
stichomythia	ety	C19: from Greek stikhomuthein to speak alternate lines, from stikhos line+ muthos speech; see #7myth 
stichomythy	alt
	head	stichomythia
	or	stichomythia
	syl	sti+chom:y+thy
	pron	<sti1komiTi>
	pos	n.
stichomythia	0.
	or	stichomythy
	syl	stich:o+myth:i:a
	pron	<2stik*u1miTi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of dialogue originating in Greek drama in which single lines are uttered by alternate speakers.
stichomythic	sub
	head	stichomythia
	syl	stich:o+1myth+ic
	pos	adj.
-stichous	ety	from Late Latin -stichus, from Greek -stikhos, from stikhos line, row; see #7stich 
-stichous	0.
	syl	-stich:ous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having a certain number of rows.
	exam	1	distichous.
stick	ety	Old English sticca; related to Old Norse stikka, Old High German stecca 
stick	H1.1.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small thin branch of a tree.
stick	H1.2.a.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	any long thin piece of wood.
stick	H1.2.b.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	such a piece of wood having a characteristic shape for a special purpose.
	exam	1	a walking stick;
	exam	2	a hockey stick.
stick	H1.2.c.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a baton, wand, staff, or rod.
stick	H1.3.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or piece shaped like a stick.
	exam	1	a stick of celery;
	exam	2	a stick of dynamite.
stick	H1.4.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	See {control stick}.
stick	H1.5.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the lever used to change gear in a motor vehicle.
stick	H1.6.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a mast or yard.
stick	H1.7.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	See {composing stick}.
stick	H1.8.a.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of bombs arranged to fall at intervals across a target.
stick	H1.8.b.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of paratroops jumping in sequence.
stick	H1.9.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a piece of furniture.
	exam	1	these few sticks are all I have.
stick	H1.10.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rural area considered remote or backward (esp. in the phrase {in the sticks}) .
stick	H1.11.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	W and NW Canadian informal.
	def	the wooded interior part of the country.
stick	H1.12.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Hockey.
	def	a declaration made by the umpire if a player's stick is above the shoulders.
stick	H1.13.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cannabis cigarette.
stick	H1.14.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of coercion.
stick	H1.15.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dull boring person.
stick	H1.16.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually preceded by old
	def	a familiar name for a person.
	exam	1	not a bad old stick.
stick	H1.17.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a style of life or way of doing things.
in a cleft stick	18.
	head	stick
	syl	in a cleft stick.
	def	in a difficult position.
wrong end of the stick	19.
	head	stick
	syl	wrong end of the stick.
	def	a complete misunderstanding of a situation, explanation, etc. {~} {sticks, stick+ing, sticked}.
stick	H1.20.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	to support (a plant) with sticks; stake.
stick	H1.21.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to set (type) in a composing stick.
stick	ety	Old English stician; related to Old High German stehhan to sting, Old Norse steikja to roast on a spit
sticks	infl
	head	stick
	syl	sticks
	pos	vb.
sticking	infl
	head	stick
	syl	stick+ing
	pos	vb.
stuck	infl
	head	stick
	syl	stuck.
	pos	vb.
stick	H2.1.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce or stab with or as if with something pointed.
stick	H2.2.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to thrust or push (a sharp or pointed object) or (of a sharp or pointed object) to be pushed into or through another object.
stick	H2.3.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten in position by pushing or forcing a point into something.
	exam	1	to stick a peg in a hole.
stick	H2.4.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten in position by or as if by pins, nails, etc..
	exam	1	to stick a picture on the wall.
stick	H2.5.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfix or impale on a pointed object.
stick	H2.6.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with objects piercing or set in the surface.
stick	H2.7.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by out, up, through, etc.
	def	to put forward or be put forward; protrude or cause to protrude.
	exam	1	to stick one's head out of the window.
stick	H2.8.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to place or put in a specified position.
	exam	1	stick your coat on this chair.
stick	H2.9.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fasten or be fastened by or as if by an adhesive substance.
	exam	1	stick the pages together;
	exam	2	they won't stick.
stick	H2.10.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause to become sticky.
stick	H2.11.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to come or cause to come to a standstill.
	exam	1	we were stuck for hours in a traffic jam;
	exam	2	the wheels stuck.
stick	H2.12.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain for a long time.
	exam	1	the memory sticks in my mind.
stick	H2.13.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	to tolerate; abide.
	exam	1	I can't stick that man.
stick	H2.14.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be reluctant.
stick	H2.15.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to be at a loss; baffle, puzzle, or confuse.
	exam	1	I was totally stuck for an answer.
stick	H2.16.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to force or impose something unpleasant on.
	exam	1	they stuck me with the bill for lunch.
stick	H2.17.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill by piercing or stabbing.
stick in one's throat	18.
	head	stick
	syl	stick in one's throat.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be difficult or impossible for one to accept.
stick to the ribs	19.
	head	stick
	syl	stick to the ribs.
	usage	Informal. of food
	def	to be hearty and satisfying.
stick	H2.20.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of adhering.
stick	H2.21.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a substance causing adhesion.
stick	H2.22.
	syl	stick
	pron	<stik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	some?!thing that causes delay or stoppage. {~} See also {stick around, stick at, stick by, stick down, stick out, stick to, stick together, stick-up, stick with, stuck} .
stick about	alt
	head	stick around
	or	stick around
	syl	stick a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
stick around	0.
	or	stick about
	syl	stick a:round
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to remain in a place, esp. awaiting something.
stick at	infl
	syl	stick at.
	pos	vb. prep.
stick at	0.
	syl	stick at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to continue constantly at.
	exam	1	to stick at one's work.
stick by	0.
	syl	stick by
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain faithful to; adhere to.
stick down	0.
	syl	stick down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to write.
	exam	1	stick your name down here.
sticker	1.
	syl	stick+er
	pron	<1stik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an adhesive label, poster, or paper.
sticker	2.
	syl	stick+er
	pron	<1stik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that sticks.
sticker	3.
	syl	stick+er
	pron	<1stik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a persevering or industrious person.
sticker	4.
	syl	stick+er
	pron	<1stik*>
	pos	n.
	def	something prickly, such as a thorn, that clings to one's clothing, etc.
sticker	5.
	syl	stick+er
	pron	<1stik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that perplexes.
sticker	6.
	syl	stick+er
	pron	<1stik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a knife used for stabbing or piercing.
stickfuls	infl
	head	stickful
	syl	stick+fuls.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stickful	0.
	syl	stick+ful
	pron	<1stik2ful>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the amount of type required to fill a composing stick.
sticking plaster	0.
	syl	stick+ing plas+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a thin cloth with an adhesive substance on one side, used for covering slight or superficial wounds. Usual U.S. term: {adhesive tape}.
stick insect	0.
	syl	stick in+sect
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mostly tropical insects of the family that have an elongated cylindrical body and long legs and resemble twigs: order Usual U.S. name: {walking stick}. See also {leaf insect}.
stick-in-the-mud	0.
	syl	stick-in-the-mud
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a staid or predictably conservative person who lacks initiative or imagination.
stickle	ety	C16 stightle (in the sense: to arbitrate): frequentative of Old English stihtan to arrange; related to Old Norse st*_etta to support
stickle	1.
	syl	stick+le
	pron	<1stikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dispute stubbornly, esp. about minor points.
stickle	2.
	syl	stick+le
	pron	<1stikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to refuse to agree or concur, esp. by making petty stipulations.
stickleback	0.
	syl	stick:le+back
	pron	<1stikL2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any small teleost fish of the family such as ({three-spined stickleback}) of rivers and coastal regions and ({ten-spined stickleback}) confined to rivers. They have a series of spines along the back and occur in cold and temperate northern regions.
stickler	1.
	syl	stick+ler
	pron	<1stikl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	a person who makes insistent demands.
	exam	1	a stickler for accuracy.
stickler	2.
	syl	stick+ler
	pron	<1stikl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a problem or puzzle.
	exam	1	the investigation proved to be a stickler.
stick out	infl
	syl	stick out.
	pos	vb. adv.
stick out	0.
	syl	stick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to project or cause to project. {2}. to endure (something disagreeable) (esp. in the phrase {stick it out}) . {3. stick out a mile} {like a sore thumb}. to be extremely obvious. {4. stick out for} to insist on (a demand), refusing to yield until it is met.
	exam	1	the unions stuck out for a ten per cent wage rise.
stick pin	0.
	syl	stick pin
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {tie pin}.
stickseed	0.
	syl	stick+seed
	pron	<1stik2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Eurasian and North American plants of the boraginaceous genus having red-and-blue flowers and small prickly fruits. Also called: {beggar's-lice}.
sticktight	0.
	syl	stick+tight
	pron	<1stik2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants, esp. the bur marigold, that have barbed clinging fruits.
stick together	0.
	syl	stick to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to remain loyal or friendly to one another.
stick-up	infl
	syl	stick-up.
	pos	n.
stick-up	0.
	syl	stick-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a robbery at gunpoint; hold-up. {~} {stick up}. {2}. to rob, esp. at gunpoint. {3. stick up for}. to support or defend.
	exam	1	stick up for oneself.
stickweed	0.
	syl	stick+weed
	pron	<1stik2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants that have clinging fruits or seeds, esp. the ragweed.
stick with	0.
	syl	stick with
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to persevere with; remain faithful to.
stickier	infl
	head	sticky
	syl	stick:i+er
	pos	adj.
stickiest	infl
	head	sticky
	syl	stick:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sticky	1.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or daubed with an adhesive or viscous substance.
	exam	1	sticky fingers.
sticky	2.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the property of sticking to a surface.
sticky	3.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather or atmosphere
	def	warm and humid; muggy.
sticky	4.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of prices
	def	tending not to fall in deflationary conditions.
sticky	5.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	difficult, awkward, or painful.
	exam	1	a sticky business.
sticky	6.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	sentimental.
sticky	7.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make sticky. {~}
sticky	8.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {stickybeak}.
sticky	9.
	syl	stick:y
	pron	<1stiki>
	pos	vb.
	def	an inquisitive look or stare (esp. in the phrase {have a sticky at}) .
stickily	sub
	head	sticky
	syl	stick:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stickiness	sub
	head	sticky
	syl	stick:i+ness
	pos	n.
	infl
	head	stickybeak
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
stickybeak	infl
	syl	stick:y+beak.
	pos	n.
stickybeak	0.
	syl	stick:y+beak
	pron	<1stiki2bEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an inquisitive person. {~} {2}. to pry.
sticky end	0.
	syl	stick:y end
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unpleasant finish or death (esp. in the phrase {come to} {meet a sticky end) }.
sticky wicket	1.
	syl	stick:y wick+et
	pos	n.
	def	a cricket pitch that is rapidly being dried by the sun after rain and is particularly conducive to spin.
sticky wicket	2.
	syl	stick:y wick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a difficult or awkward situation.
sticky willie	0.
	syl	stick:y wil+lie
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cleavers}.
stiff	ety	Old English st*_if; related to Old Norse st*_ifla to dam up, Middle Low German st*_if stiff, Latin st*_ip*_es wooden post, st*_ip*_are to press
stiff	1.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily bent; rigid; inflexible.
stiff	2.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	not working or moving easily or smoothly.
	exam	1	a stiff handle.
stiff	3.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to accept in its severity or harshness.
	exam	1	a stiff punishment.
stiff	4.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving with pain or difficulty; not supple.
	exam	1	a stiff neck.
stiff	5.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult; arduous.
	exam	1	a stiff climb.
stiff	6.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrelaxed or awkward; formal.
stiff	7.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	firmer than liquid in consistency; thick or viscous.
stiff	8.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	powerful; strong.
	exam	1	a stiff breeze;
	exam	2	a stiff drink.
stiff	9.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively high.
	exam	1	a stiff price.
stiff	10.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of a sailing vessel
	def	relatively resistant to heeling or rolling. Compare {{tender%1} (sense 11}).
stiff	11.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking grace or attractiveness.
stiff	12.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	def	stubborn or stubbornly maintained.
	exam	1	a stiff fight.
stiff	13.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	tightly stretched; taut.
stiff	14.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Scot. and northern Brit.
	def	sturdy and stocky.
stiff	15.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	unlucky.
stiff	16.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	intoxicated.
stiff upper lip	17.
	head	stiff
	syl	stiff upper lip.
	def	See {{lip} (sense 9}).
stiff with	18.
	head	stiff
	syl	stiff with.
	qual	Informal.
	def	amply provided with.
stiff	19.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a corpse.
stiff	20.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing slang.
	def	a horse that is believed to be a certain loser.
stiff	21.
	syl	stiff
	pron	<stif>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely or utterly.
	exam	1	bored stiff;
	exam	2	frozen stiff.
stiffish	sub
	head	stiff
	syl	stiff+ish
	pos	adj.
stiffly	sub
	head	stiff
	syl	stiff+ly
	pos	adv.
stiffness	sub
	head	stiff
	syl	stiff+ness
	pos	n.
stiffen	1.
	syl	stiff+en
	pron	<1stifN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stiff or stiffer.
stiffen	2.
	syl	stiff+en
	pron	<1stifN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become suddenly tense or unyielding.
stiffener	sub
	head	stiffen
	syl	stiff+en+er
	pos	n.
stiff-necked	0.
	syl	stiff-necked
	pos	adj.
	def	haughtily stubborn or obstinate.
stifle	ety	C14: variant of stuflen, probably from Old French estouffer to smother
stifle	H1.1.
	syl	sti+fle
	pron	<1stIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to smother or suppress.
	exam	1	stifle a cough.
stifle	H1.2.
	syl	sti+fle
	pron	<1stIfL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel discomfort and difficulty in breathing.
stifle	H1.3.
	syl	sti+fle
	pron	<1stIfL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prevent or be prevented from breathing so as to cause death.
stifle	H1.4.
	syl	sti+fle
	pron	<1stIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to crush or stamp out.
stifler	sub
	head	stifle
	syl	sti+fler
	pos	n.
stifle	ety	C14: of unknown origin
stifle	H2.0.
	syl	sti+fle
	pron	<1stIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	the joint in the hind leg of a horse, dog, etc., between the femur and tibia.
stifling	0.
	syl	sti+fling
	pron	<1stIfliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	oppressively hot or stuffy.
	exam	1	a stifling atmosphere.
stiflingly	sub
	head	stifling
	syl	sti+fling+ly
	pos	adv.
stigma	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: brand, from stizein to tattoo
stigmas	infl
	head	stigma
	or	stigmata
	syl	stig+mas
	pron	<1stigm*t*>, <stig1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stigmata	infl
	head	stigma
	or	stigmas
	syl	stig+ma+ta
	pron	<1stigm*t*>, <stig1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stigma	1.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing mark of social disgrace.
	exam	1	the stigma of having been in prison.
stigma	2.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small scar or mark such as a birthmark.
stigma	3.a.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any mark on the skin, such as one characteristic of a specific disease.
stigma	3.b.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any sign of a mental deficiency or emotional upset.
stigma	4.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the terminal part of the ovary, at the end of the style, where deposited pollen enters the gynoecium.
stigma	5.a.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigmented eyespot in some protozoans and other invertebrates.
stigma	5.b.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	def	the spiracle of an insect.
stigma	6.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a mark branded on the skin.
stigma	7.
	syl	stig+ma
	pron	<1stigm*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	marks resembling the wounds of the crucified Christ, believed to appear on the bodies of certain individuals.
stigmasterol	ety	C20: from New Latin (physo) stigma genus name of the Calabar bean+#7sterol ; see #7physostigmine 
stigmasterol	0.
	syl	stig+mas+ter+ol
	pron	<stig1m@st*2rol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a sterol obtained from Calabar beans and soya beans and used in the manufacture of progesterone. Formula: C\2\9H\4\7OH.
stigmatic	1.
	syl	stig+mat+ic
	pron	<stig1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	relating to or having a stigma or stigmata.
stigmatic	2.
	syl	stig+mat+ic
	pron	<stig1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	another word for {anastigmatic}.
stigmatic	3.
	syl	stig+mat+ic
	pron	<stig1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	usage	also
	def	a person marked with the stigmata.
stigmatism	1.
	syl	stig+ma+tism
	pron	<1stigm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the state or condition of being anastigmatic.
stigmatism	2.
	syl	stig+ma+tism
	pron	<1stigm*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the condition resulting from or characterized by stigmata.
stigmatise	alt
	head	stigmatize
	or	stigmatize
	syl	stig+ma+tise
	pron	<1stigm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stigmatize	0.
	or	stigmatise
	syl	stig+ma+tize
	pron	<1stigm*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a stigma or stigmata.
stigmatization	sub
	head	stigmatize
	or	stigmatisation
	syl	stig+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
stigmatisation	sub
	head	stigmatize
	or	stigmatization
	syl	stig+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
stigmatizer	sub
	head	stigmatize
	or	stigmatiser
	syl	stig+ma+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
stigmatiser	sub
	head	stigmatize
	or	stigmatizer
	syl	stig+ma+2tis+er
	pos	n.
de	infl
	head	Stijl
	syl	de.
	pos	n.
Stijl	0.
	syl	Stijl
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {de Stijl}.
stilbene	ety	C19: from Greek stilbos glittering+-#7ene 
stilbene	0.
	syl	stil+bene
	pron	<1stilbEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or slightly yellow crystalline water-insoluble unsaturated hydrocarbon used in the manufacture of dyes; diphenylethene. Formula: C\6H\5CH:CHC\6H\5.
stilbite	ety	C19: from Greek stilbos glittering (from stilbein to shine)+{-#7ite %1}
stilbite	0.
	syl	stil+bite
	pron	<1stilbIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or yellow zeolite mineral consist?!ing of hydrated calcium sodium aluminium silicate, often in the form of sheaves of monoclinic crystals. Formula: (Na\2Ca)?!Al\2Si\6O\1\6.6H\2O.
stilboestrol	ety	C20: from #7stilbene+estrus+ {-#7ol %1}
stilbestrol	alt
	head	stilboestrol
	or	stilboestrol
	syl	stil+bes+trol
	pron	<stil1bEstr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
stilboestrol	0.
	or	stilbestrol
	syl	stil+boes+trol
	pron	<stil1bEstr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic hormone having derivatives with oestrogenic properties. Formula: OHC\6H\4CH:CHC\6H\4OH. Also called: {diethylstilboestrol}.
stile	ety	Old English stigel; related to st*_igan to climb, Old High German stigilla; see #7stair 
stile	H1.1.
	syl	stile
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of steps or rungs in a wall or fence to allow people, but not animals, to pass over.
stile	H1.2.
	syl	stile
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {turnstile}.
stile	ety	C17: probably from Dutch stijl pillar, ultimately from Latin stilus writing instrument; see #7style 
stile	H2.0.
	syl	stile
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical board that forms part of a panel of a door, window frame, ladder, etc.
stiletto	ety	C17: from Italian, from stilo a dagger, from Latin stilus a stake, pen; see #7stylus 
stilettos	infl
	head	stiletto
	syl	sti+let+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stiletto	1.
	syl	sti+let+to
	pron	<sti1let*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small dagger with a slender tapered blade.
stiletto	2.
	syl	sti+let+to
	pron	<sti1let*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharply pointed tool used to make holes in leather, cloth, etc.
stiletto	3.
	syl	sti+let+to
	pron	<sti1let*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {spike heel, stiletto heel}. a very high heel on a woman's shoe, tapering to a very narrow tip. {~} {+toes, +toe+ing, +toed}.
stiletto	4.
	syl	sti+let+to
	pron	<sti1let*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stab with a stiletto.
Flavius	infl
	head	Stilicho
	syl	Fla:vi:us
	pron	<1flAvi*s>
	pos	n.
Stilicho	0.
	syl	Stil:i:cho
	pron	<1stilik*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??365-408 #7a.d., Roman general and statesman, born a Vandal. As the guardian of Emperor Theodosius' son Honorius, he was effective ruler of the Western Roman Empire (395-408), which he defended against the Visigoths.
still	ety	Old English stille; related to Old Saxon, Old High German stilli, Dutch stollen to curdle, Sanskrit sth*_an*'us immobile
still	H1.1.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually predicative
	def	motionless; stationary.
still	H1.2.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	def	undisturbed or tranquil; silent and calm.
still	H1.3.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sparkling or effervescent.
	exam	1	a still wine.
still	H1.4.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle or quiet; subdued.
still	H1.5.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Obsolete. of a child
	def	dead at birth.
still	H1.6.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adv.
	def	continuing now or in the future as in the past.
	exam	1	do you still love me??
still	H1.7.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adv.
	def	up to this or that time; yet.
	exam	1	I still don't know your name.
still	H1.8.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used with a comparative
	def	even or yet.
	exam	1	still more insults.
still	H1.9.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adv.
	def	quiet or without movement.
	exam	1	sit still.
still	H1.10.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Poetic and dialect.
	def	always.
still	H1.11.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	silence or tranquillity.
	exam	1	the still of the night.
still	H1.12.a.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	n.
	def	a still photograph, esp. of a scene from a motion-picture film.
still	H1.12.b.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a still camera.
still	H1.13.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become still, quiet, or calm.
still	H1.14.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allay or relieve.
	exam	1	her fears were stilled.
still	xref
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
still	H1.15.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	adj.
	def	even then; nevertheless.
	exam	1	the child has some new toys and still cries.
stillness	sub
	head	still
	syl	still+ness
	pos	n.
still	ety	C16: from Old French stiller to drip, from Latin still*_are, from stilla a drip; see #7distill 
still	H2.1.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for carrying out distillation, consisting of a vessel in which a mixture is heated, a condenser to turn the vapour back to liquid, and a receiver to hold the distilled liquid, used esp. in the manufacture of spirits.
still	H2.2.
	syl	still
	pron	<stil>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where spirits are made; distillery.
stillage	ety	C16: probably from Dutch stillagie frame, scaffold, from stellen to stand; see #7-age 
stillage	0.
	syl	stil+lage
	pron	<1stiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame or stand for keeping things off the ground, such as casks in a brewery.
stillbirth	1.
	syl	still+birth
	pron	<1stil2bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	birth of a dead fetus or baby.
stillbirth	2.
	syl	still+birth
	pron	<1stil2bR:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a stillborn fetus or baby.
stillborn	1.
	syl	still+born
	pron	<1stil2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fetus
	def	dead at birth.
stillborn	2.
	syl	still+born
	pron	<1stil2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an idea, plan, etc.
	def	fruitless; abortive; unsuccessful.
stillborn	3.
	syl	still+born
	pron	<1stil2bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stillborn fetus or baby.
still hunt	1.
	syl	still hunt
	pos	n.
	def	the hunting of game by stalking or ambushing.
still-hunt	infl
	head	still hunt
	syl	still-hunt.
	pos	vb.
still hunt	2.
	syl	still hunt
	pos	vb.
	def	to hunt (quarry) in this way.
stillicide	ety	C17: from Latin stillicidium, from stilla drop+ -cidium, from cadere to fall
stillicide	0.
	syl	stil+li+cide
	pron	<1stili2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a right or duty relating to the drainage of water from the eaves of a roof onto adjacent land.
stilliform	ety	C20: from Latin stilla a drop+-#7form 
stilliform	0.
	syl	stil+li+form
	pron	<1stili2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having the shape of a drop or globule.
still lifes	infl
	head	still life
	syl	still lifes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
still life	1.a.
	syl	still life
	pos	n.
	def	a painting or drawing of inanimate objects, such as fruit, flowers, etc.
still life	1.b.
	syl	still life
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a still-life painting.
still life	2.
	syl	still life
	pos	n.
	def	the genre of such paintings.
still room	infl
	syl	still room.
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
still room	0.
	syl	still room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which distilling is carried out. {2}. a pantry or storeroom, as in a large house.
Stillson wrench	0.
	syl	Still:son wrench
	pron	<1stilsN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a large wrench having jaws that tighten as the pressure on the handle is increased.
stilly	1.
	syl	stil+ly
	pron	<1stilli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	quietly or calmly.
stilly	2.
	syl	stil+ly
	pron	<1stili>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	still, quiet, or calm.
stilt	ety	C14 (in the sense: crutch, handle of a plough): related to Low German stilte pole, Norwegian stilta 
stilt	1.
	syl	stilt
	pron	<stilt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of two long poles with footrests on which a person stands and walks, as used by circus clowns.
stilt	2.
	syl	stilt
	pron	<stilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a long post or column that is used with others to support a building above ground level.
stilt	3.
	syl	stilt
	pron	<stilt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several shore birds of the genera and similar to the avocets but having a straight bill.
stilt	4.
	syl	stilt
	pron	<stilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise or place on or as if on stilts.
stilted	1.
	syl	stilt+ed
	pron	<1stiltid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of speech, writing, etc.
	def	formal, pompous, or bombastic.
stilted	2.
	syl	stilt+ed
	pron	<1stiltid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not flowing continuously or naturally.
	exam	1	stilted conversation.
stilted	3.
	syl	stilt+ed
	pron	<1stiltid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Architect. of an arch
	def	having vertical piers between the impost and the springing.
stiltedly	sub
	head	stilted
	syl	stilt+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
stiltedness	sub
	head	stilted
	syl	stilt+ed+ness
	pos	n.
Stilton	0.
	syl	Stil+ton
	pron	<1stilt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two rich cheeses made from whole milk, blue-veined ({blue Stilton}) or white ({white Stilton}) , both very strong in flavour.
stimulant	ety	C18: from Latin stimul*_ans goading, from stimul*_are to urge on; see #7stimulus 
stimulant	1.
	syl	stim:u+lant
	pron	<1stimjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or similar substance that increases physiological activity, esp. of a particular organ.
stimulant	2.
	syl	stim:u+lant
	pron	<1stimjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any stimulating agent or thing.
stimulant	3.
	syl	stim:u+lant
	pron	<1stimjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {stimulating}.
stimulate	ety	C16: from Latin stimul*_are; see #7stimulant 
stimulate	1.
	syl	stim:u+late
	pron	<1stimju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse or quicken the activity or senses of.
stimulate	2.
	syl	stim:u+late
	pron	<1stimju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to excite (a nerve, organ, etc.) with a stimulus.
stimulate	3.
	syl	stim:u+late
	pron	<1stimju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a stimulant or stimulus.
stimulable	sub
	head	stimulate
	syl	stim:u+la:ble
	pos	adj.
stimulatingly	sub
	head	stimulate
	syl	stim:u+2lat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
stimulation	sub
	head	stimulate
	syl	stim:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
stimulator	sub
	head	stimulate
	or	stimulater
	syl	stim:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
stimulater	sub
	head	stimulate
	or	stimulator
	syl	stim:u+2lat+er
	pos	n.
stimulus	ety	C17: from Latin: a cattle goad
stimuli	infl
	head	stimulus
	syl	stim:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>, <-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stimulus	1.
	syl	stim:u+lus
	pron	<1stimjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	something that stimulates or acts as an incentive.
stimulus	2.
	syl	stim:u+lus
	pron	<1stimjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug, agent, electrical impulse, or other factor able to cause a response in an organism.
stimulus	3.
	syl	stim:u+lus
	pron	<1stimjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or event that is apprehended by the senses.
stimulus	4.
	syl	stim:u+lus
	pron	<1stimjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another word for a {stimulant}.
sting	ety	Old English stingan; related to Old Norse stinga to pierce, Gothic usstangan to pluck out, Greek stakhus ear of corn
stings	infl
	head	sting
	syl	stings
	pos	vb.
stinging	infl
	head	sting
	syl	sting+ing
	pos	vb.
stung	infl
	head	sting
	syl	stung.
	pos	vb.
sting	1.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of certain animals and plants
	def	to inflict a wound on (an organism) by the injection of poison.
sting	2.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel a sharp mental or physical pain.
sting	3.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to goad or incite (esp. in the phrase {sting into action) }.
sting	4.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cheat, esp. by overcharging.
sting	5.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin wound caused by the poison injected by certain insects or plants.
sting	6.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	pain caused by or as if by the sting of a plant or animal.
sting	7.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental pain or pang.
	exam	1	a sting of con?!science.
sting	8.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp pointed organ, such as the ovipositor of a wasp, by which poison can be injected into the prey.
sting	9.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to sting.
	exam	1	a sharp sting in his criticism.
sting	10.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something as painful or swift of action as a sting.
	exam	1	the sting of death.
sting	11.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp stimulus or incitement.
sting	12.
	syl	sting
	pron	<stiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {stinging hair}.
stingingly	sub
	head	sting
	syl	sting+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
stingingness	sub
	head	sting
	syl	sting+ing+ness
	pos	n.
stingaree	0.
	syl	sting:a+ree
	pron	<1stiG*2rE>, <2stiG*1rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	a popular name for the {stingray}.
stinger	1.
	syl	sting+er
	pron	<1stiG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, plant, animal, etc., that stings or hurts.
stinger	2.
	syl	sting+er
	pron	<1stiG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a whisky and soda with crushed ice.
stinging hair	0.
	syl	sting+ing hair
	pos	n.
	def	a multicellular hair in plants, such as the stinging nettle, that injects an irritant fluid when in contact with an animal.
stinging nettle	0.
	syl	sting+ing net+tle
	pos	n.
	def	See {nettle} (sense 1).
stingo	0.
	syl	stin+go
	pron	<1stiGg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong English beer, originally made in Yorkshire.
stingray	0.
	syl	sting+ray
	pron	<1stiG2rA>
	pos	n.
	def	any ray of the family having a whiplike tail bearing a serrated venomous spine capable of inflicting painful weals on man.
stingy	ety	C17 (perhaps in the sense: ill-tempered): perhaps from stinge, dialect variant of #7sting 
stingier	infl
	head	stingy
	syl	stin+gi+er
	pos	adj.
stingiest	infl
	head	stingy
	syl	stin+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
stingy	H1.1.
	syl	stin+gy
	pron	<1stinJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwilling to spend or give.
stingy	H1.2.
	syl	stin+gy
	pron	<1stinJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	insufficient or scanty.
stingily	sub
	head	stingy
	syl	stin+gi+ly
	pos	adv.
stinginess	sub
	head	stingy
	syl	stin+gi+ness
	pos	n.
stingier	infl
	head	stingy
	syl	sting:i+er
	pos	adj.
stingiest	infl
	head	stingy
	syl	sting:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stingy	H2.1.
	syl	sting:y
	pron	<1stiGi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stinging or capable of stinging.
stingies	infl
	head	stingy
	syl	sting:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stingy	H2.2.
	syl	sting:y
	pron	<1stiGi>
	pos	n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a stinging nettle.
	exam	1	I put my hand on a stingy.
stink	ety	Old English stincan; related to Old Saxon stinkan, German stinken, Old Norse st*"okkva to burst; see #7stench 
stink	1.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong foul smell; stench.
stink	2.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a great deal of trouble (esp. in the phrase {to make} {raise a stink}) .
like stink	3.
	head	stink
	syl	like stink.
	def	intensely; furiously.
stinks	infl
	head	stink
	syl	stinks
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
stinking	infl
	head	stink
	syl	stink+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
stank	infl
	head	stink
	or	stunk stunk
	syl	stank
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
stunk stunk	infl
	head	stink
	or	stank
	syl	stunk; stunk.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
stink	4.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to emit a foul smell.
stink	5.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be thoroughly bad or abhorrent.
	exam	1	this town stinks.
stink	6.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to have a very bad reputation.
	exam	1	his name stinks.
stink	7.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be of poor quality.
stink	8.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by of or with
	def	to have or appear to have an excessive amount (of money).
stink	9.
	syl	stink
	pron	<stiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to cause to stink. {~} See also {stink out}.
stink ball	0.
	syl	stink ball
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{stink pot} (sense 4}).
stink bomb	0.
	syl	stink bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a small bomb, used by practical jokers, containing a liquid with an offensive smell.
stinker	1.
	syl	stink+er
	pron	<1stiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that stinks.
stinker	2.
	syl	stink+er
	pron	<1stiGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a difficult or very unpleasant person or thing.
stinker	3.
	syl	stink+er
	pron	<1stiGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	some?!thing of very poor quality.
stinker	4.
	syl	stink+er
	pron	<1stiGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any of several ful?!mars or related birds that feed on carrion.
stinkhorn	0.
	syl	stink+horn
	pron	<1stiGk2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various basidiomycetous saprophytic fungi of the genus such as having an offensive odour.
stinking	1.
	syl	stink+ing
	pron	<1stiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a foul smell.
stinking	2.
	syl	stink+ing
	pron	<1stiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unpleasant or disgusting.
stinking	3.
	syl	stink+ing
	pron	<1stiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	postpositive
	def	very drunk.
cry stinking fish	4.
	head	stinking
	syl	cry stinking fish.
	def	to decry or defame something, esp. one's own products.
stinkingly	sub
	head	stinking
	syl	stink+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
stinkingness	sub
	head	stinking
	syl	stink+ing+ness
	pos	n.
stinking badger	0.
	syl	stink+ing badg+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {teledu}.
stinking iris	0.
	syl	stink+ing i:ris
	pos	n.
	def	an iris plant, of W Europe and N Africa, having purplish flowers and a strong unpleasant smell when bruised. Also called: {gladdon}.
stinking smut	0.
	syl	stink+ing smut
	pos	n.
	def	a smut that affects wheat and is caused by the fungus Also called: {bunt}.
stinko	0.
	syl	stink:o
	pron	<1stiGk*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	a slang word for {drunk}.
stink out	1.
	syl	stink out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive out or away by a foul smell.
stink out	2.
	syl	stink out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to cause to stink.
	exam	1	the smell of orange peel stinks out the room.
stinkpot	1.
	syl	stink+pot
	pron	<1stiGk2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing that stinks.
stinkpot	2.
	syl	stink+pot
	pron	<1stiGk2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person considered to be unpleasant.
stinkpot	3.
	syl	stink+pot
	pron	<1stiGk2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {musk turtle}.
stinkpot	4.
	syl	stink+pot
	pron	<1stiGk2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stink ball}. (formerly) a container filled with material that gives off noxious or suffocating vapours.
stinkpot	5.
	syl	stink+pot
	pron	<1stiGk2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a slang word (used by yachtsmen) for a {powerboat}.
stinkstone	0.
	syl	stink+stone
	pron	<1stiGk2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rocks producing a fetid odour when struck, esp. certain limestones.
stink trap	0.
	syl	stink trap
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stench trap}.
stinkweed	1.
	syl	stink+weed
	pron	<1stiGk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wall mustard}. a cru?!ciferous plant, naturalized in Britain and S and central Europe, having pale yellow flowers, cylindrical seed pods, and a disagreeable smell when bruised.
stinkweed	2.
	syl	stink+weed
	pron	<1stiGk2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other ill-smelling plants, such as mayweed.
stinkwood	1.
	syl	stink+wood
	pron	<1stiGk2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees having offensive-smelling wood, esp. a southern African lauraceous tree yielding a hard wood used for furniture.
stinkwood	2.
	syl	stink+wood
	pron	<1stiGk2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the heavy durable wood of any of these trees.
stint	ety	Old English styntan to blunt; related to Old Norse stytta to cut short; see #7stunt %1
stint	H1.1.
	syl	stint
	pron	<stint>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be frugal or miserly towards (someone) with (something).
stint	H1.2.
	syl	stint
	pron	<stint>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to stop or check (something).
stint	H1.3.
	syl	stint
	pron	<stint>
	pos	n.
	def	an allotted or fixed amount of work.
stint	H1.4.
	syl	stint
	pron	<stint>
	pos	n.
	def	a limitation or check.
stint	H1.5.
	syl	stint
	pron	<stint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a pause or stoppage.
stinter	sub
	head	stint
	syl	stint+er
	pos	n.
stint	ety	Old English; related to Middle High German stinz small salmon, Swedish dialect stinta teenager; see #7{stunt %1}
stint	H2.0.
	syl	stint
	pron	<stint>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small sandpipers of the chiefly northern genus (or such as ({little stint}) .
stipe	ety	C18: via French from Latin st*_ipes tree trunk; related to Latin st*_ip*_are to pack closely; see #7stiff 
stipe	1.
	syl	stipe
	pron	<stIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a stalk in plants that bears reproductive structures, esp. the stalk bearing the cap of a mushroom.
stipe	2.
	syl	stipe
	pron	<stIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the stalk that bears the leaflets of a fern or the thallus of a seaweed.
stipe	3.
	syl	stipe
	pron	<stIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any stalklike part; stipes.
stipel	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin stipula, diminutive of st*_ipes a log
stipel	0.
	syl	sti+pel
	pron	<1stIpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small paired leaflike structure at the base of certain leaflets; secondary stipule.
stipellate	sub
	head	stipel
	syl	sti+pel+late
	pron	<stI1pelit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
stipend	ety	C15: from Old French stipende, from Latin st*_ipendium tax, from stips a contribution+ pendere to pay out
stipend	0.
	syl	sti+pend
	pron	<1stIpend>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed or regular amount of money paid as a salary or allowance, as to a clergyman.
stipendiary	ety	C16: from Latin st*_ipendi*_arius concerning tribute, from st*_ipendium #7stipend 
stipendiary	1.
	syl	sti+pen+di+ar:y
	pron	<stI1pendi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	receiving or working for regular pay.
	exam	1	a stipendiary magistrate.
stipendiary	2.
	syl	sti+pen+di+ar:y
	pron	<stI1pendi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	paid for by a stipend.
stipendiaries	infl
	head	stipendiary
	syl	sti+pen+di+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stipendiary	3.
	syl	sti+pen+di+ar:y
	pron	<stI1pendi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who receives regular payment.
stipes	ety	C18: from Latin; see #7stipe 
stipites	infl
	head	stipes
	syl	stip:i+tes
	pron	<1stipi2tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stipes	1.
	syl	sti+pes
	pron	<1stIpEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the second maxillary segment in insects and crustaceans.
stipes	2.
	syl	sti+pes
	pron	<1stIpEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the eyestalk of a crab or similar crustacean.
stipes	3.
	syl	sti+pes
	pron	<1stIpEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any similar stemlike structure.
stipiform	sub
	head	stipes
	or	stipitiform
	syl	sti+pi+form
	pron	<1stIpi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
stipitiform	sub
	head	stipes
	or	stipiform
	syl	stip:i+ti+form
	pron	<1stipiti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
stipitate	ety	C18: from New Latin st*_ipit*_atus having a stalk, from Latin st*_ipes; see #7stipe 
stipitate	0.
	syl	stip:i+tate
	pron	<1stipi2tAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	possessing or borne on the end of a stipe.
stipple	ety	C18: from Dutch stippelen, from stippen to prick, from stip point
stipple	1.
	syl	stip+ple
	pron	<1stipL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw, engrave, or paint using dots or flecks.
stipple	2.
	syl	stip+ple
	pron	<1stipL>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the technique of stippling or a picture produced by or using stippling.
stippler	sub
	head	stipple
	syl	stip+pler
	pos	n.
stipulate	ety	C17: from Latin stipul*_ar*_i, probably from Old Latin stipulus firm, but perhaps from stipula a stalk, from the convention of breaking a straw to ratify a promise
stipulate	H1.1.
	syl	stip:u+late
	pron	<1stipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to specify, often as a condition of an agreement.
stipulate	H1.2.
	syl	stip:u+late
	pron	<1stipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to insist (on) as a term of an agreement.
stipulate	H1.3.
	syl	stip:u+late
	pron	<1stipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	to make (an oral contract) in the form of question and answer necessary to render it legally valid.
stipulate	H1.4.
	syl	stip:u+late
	pron	<1stipju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to guarantee or promise.
stipulable	sub
	head	stipulate
	syl	stip:u+la:ble
	pron	<1stipjul*bL>
	pos	adj.
stipulator	sub
	head	stipulate
	syl	stip:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
stipulatory	sub
	head	stipulate
	syl	stip:u+la+to:ry
	pron	<1stipjul*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
stipulate	H2.0.
	syl	stip:u+late
	pron	<1stipjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having stipules.
stipule	ety	C18: from Latin; see #7stipe, stipes 
stipule	0.
	syl	stip+ule
	pron	<1stipju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small paired usually leaflike outgrowth occurring at the base of a leaf or its stalk.
stipular	sub
	head	stipule
	syl	stip:u+lar
	pron	<1stipjul*>
	pos	adj.
stir	ety	Old English styrian; related to Middle High German st*"urn to poke, stir, Norwegian styrja to cause a commotion; see #7storm, sturgeon 
stirs	infl
	head	stir
	syl	stirs
	pos	vb.
stirring	infl
	head	stir
	syl	stir+ring
	pos	vb.
stirred	infl
	head	stir
	syl	stirred.
	pos	vb.
stir	H1.1.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move an implement such as a spoon around in (a liquid) so as to mix up the constituents.
	exam	1	she stirred the porridge.
stir	H1.2.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change position; disturb or be disturbed.
	exam	1	he stirred in his sleep.
stir	H1.3.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to venture or depart (from one's usual or preferred place).
	exam	1	he won't stir from the fireside.
stir	H1.4.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be active after a rest; be up and about.
stir	H1.5.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excite or stimulate, esp. emotionally.
stir	H1.6.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (oneself) briskly or vigorously; exert (oneself).
stir	H1.7.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rouse or awaken.
	exam	1	to stir someone from sleep;
	exam	2	to stir memories.
stir	H1.8.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to cause or incite others to cause (trouble, arguments, etc.).
stir one's stumps	9.
	head	stir
	syl	stir one's stumps.
	def	to move or become active.
stir	H1.10.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of stirring or the state of being stirred.
stir	H1.11.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong reaction, esp. of excitement.
	exam	1	his publication caused a stir.
stir	H1.12.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight movement. {~} See also {stir up}.
stirrable	sub
	head	stir
	syl	stir+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
stirrer	sub
	head	stir
	syl	stir+rer
	pos	n.
stir	ety	C19: of unknown origin
stir	H2.1.
	syl	stir
	pron	<stR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {prison}.
	exam	1	in stir.
stir-crazy	2.
	head	stir
	syl	stir-crazy.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	mentally disturbed as a result of being in prison.
Stir	0.
	syl	Stir.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Stirlingshire.
stirabout	1.
	syl	stir+a:bout
	pron	<1stR:r*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of porridge orginally made in Ireland.
stirabout	2.
	syl	stir+a:bout
	pron	<1stR:r*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a bustling person.
stirk	ety	Old English stierc; related to Middle Low German sterke, Old High German stero ram, Latin sterilis sterile, Greek steira; see #7steer 
stirk	1.
	syl	stirk
	pron	<stR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a heifer of 6 to 12 months old.
stirk	2.
	syl	stirk
	pron	<stR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a yearling heifer or bullock.
Stirling	1.
	syl	Stir+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Scotland, administrative centre of the Central region, on the River Forth: its castle was a regular residence of many Scottish monarchs between the 12th century and 1603. Pop.: 29769 (1971).
Stirling	2.
	syl	Stir+ling
	pron	<1stR:liG>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of central Scotland, now part of the Central region.
Stirling's formula	ety	named after James Stirling (1692-1770), Scottish mathematician
Stirling's formula	0.
	syl	Stir:ling's for+mu+la
	pos	n.
	def	a formula giving the approximate value of the factorial of a large number as &! = / $/ 2#Gr
stirps	ety	C17: from Latin: root, family origin
stirpes	infl
	head	stirps
	syl	stir+pes
	pron	<1stR:pEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stirps	1.
	syl	stirps
	pron	<stR:ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genealogy.
	def	a line of descendants from an ancestor; stock or strain.
stirps	2.
	syl	stirps
	pron	<stR:ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a race or variety, esp. one in which the characters are maintained by cultivation.
stirring	1.
	syl	stir+ring
	pron	<1stR:riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting the emotions; stimu?!lating.
stirring	2.
	syl	stir+ring
	pron	<1stR:riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	active, lively, or busy.
stirringly	sub
	head	stirring
	syl	stir+ring+ly
	pos	adv.
stirrup	ety	Old English stigr*_ap, from st*_ig path, step (related to Old High German st*_igan to move up)+ r*_ap #7rope ; related to Old Norse stigreip, Old High German stegareif 
stirrup	1.
	syl	stir+rup
	pron	<1stir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stirrup iron}. either of two metal loops on a riding saddle, with a flat footpiece through which a rider puts his foot for support. They are attached to the saddle by {stirrup leathers}.
stirrup	2.
	syl	stir+rup
	pron	<1stir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a U-shaped support or clamp made of metal, wood, leather, etc.
stirrup	3.
	syl	stir+rup
	pron	<1stir*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	one of a set of ropes fastened to a yard at one end and having a thimble at the other through which a footrope is rove for support.
stirrup bone	0.
	syl	stir+rup bone
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {stapes}.
stirrup cup	0.
	syl	stir+rup cup
	pos	n.
	def	a cup containing an alcoholic drink offered to a horseman ready to ride away.
stirrup pump	0.
	syl	stir+rup pump
	pos	n.
	def	a hand-operated reciprocating pump, the base of the cylinder of which is placed in a bucket of water: used in fighting fires.
stir up	0.
	syl	stir up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to set or be set in motion; instigate or be instigated.
	exam	1	he stirred up trouble.
stitch	ety	Old English stice sting; related to Old Frisian steke, Old High German stih, Gothic stiks, Old Norse tikta sharp
stitch	1.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a link made by drawing a thread through material by means of a needle.
stitch	2.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop of yarn formed around an implement used in knitting, crocheting, etc.
stitch	3.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular method of stitching or shape of stitch.
stitch	4.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp spasmodic pain in the side resulting from running or exercising.
stitch	5.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	the least fragment of clothing.
	exam	1	he wasn't wearing a stitch.
stitch	6.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	the ridge between two furrows.
in stitches	7.
	head	stitch
	syl	in stitches.
	def	laughing uncontrollably.
drop a stitch	8.
	head	stitch
	syl	drop a stitch.
	def	to allow a loop of wool to fall off a knitting needle accidentally while knitting.
stitch	9.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew, fasten, etc., with stitches.
stitch	10.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be engaged in sewing.
stitch	11.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind together (the leaves of a book, pamphlet, etc.) with wire staples or thread.
stitch	12.
	syl	stitch
	pron	<stiC>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an informal word for {{suture} (senses 1b., 6}).
stitcher	sub
	head	stitch
	syl	stitch+er
	pos	n.
stitch wheel	0.
	syl	stitch wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a notched wheel used by a harness maker to mark out the spacing for stitching.
stitchwort	0.
	syl	stitch+wort
	pron	<1stiC2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several low-growing N temperate herbaceous plants of the caryophyllaceous genus having small white star-shaped flowers.
stithy	ety	C13: from Old Norse stedhi 
stithies	infl
	head	stithy
	syl	stith:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stithy	1.
	syl	stith:y
	pron	<1sti@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	a forge.
stithies	infl
	head	stithy
	syl	stith+ies
	pos	vb.
stithying	infl
	head	stithy
	syl	stith:y+ing
	pos	vb.
stithied	infl
	head	stithy
	syl	stith+ied.
	pos	vb.
stithy	2.
	syl	stith:y
	pron	<1sti@di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to forge on an anvil.
stiver	ety	C16: from Dutch stuiver; related to Middle Low German st*"uver, Danish styver 
stiver	1.
	syl	sti+ver
	pron	<1stIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Dutch coin worth one twentieth of a guilder.
stiver	2.
	syl	sti+ver
	pron	<1stIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount, esp. of money.
Henry	infl
	head	St John
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
St John	0.
	syl	St. John
	pron	<1sinJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See (1st Viscount) {Bolingbroke}.
stk	0.
	syl	stk.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	stock.
stoa	ety	C17: from Greek
stoae	infl
	head	stoa
	or	stoas
	syl	sto:ae
	pron	<1st*uE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stoas	infl
	head	stoa
	or	stoae
	syl	sto:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stoa	0.
	syl	sto:a
	pron	<1st*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered walk that has a colonnade on one or both sides, esp. as used in ancient Greece.
stoat	ety	C15: of unknown origin
stoat	0.
	syl	stoat
	pron	<st*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian musteline mammal, closely related to the weasels, having a brown coat and a black-tipped tail: in the northern parts of its range it has a white winter coat and is then known as an ermine.
stob	ety	variant of #7stab 
stob	0.
	syl	stob
	pron	<stob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. and U.S. dialect.
	def	a post or stump.
stochastic	ety	C17: from Greek stokhastikos capable of guessing, from stokhazesthai to aim at, conjecture, from stokhos a target
stochastic	1.a.
	syl	sto+chas+tic
	pron	<sto1k@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a variable
	def	random with zero mean and finite variance.
stochastic	1.b.
	syl	sto+chas+tic
	pron	<sto1k@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a process
	def	involving a random variable the successive values of which are not independent.
stochastic	1.c.
	syl	sto+chas+tic
	pron	<sto1k@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a matrix
	def	square with non-negative elements that add to unity in each row.
stochastic	2.
	syl	sto+chas+tic
	pron	<sto1k@stik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	involving conjecture.
stochastically	sub
	head	stochastic
	syl	sto+1chas+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stock	ety	Old English stocc trunk (of a tree), stem, stick (the various senses developed from these meanings, as trunk of a tree, hence line of descent; structures made of timber; a store of timber or other goods for future use, hence an aggregate of goods, animals, etc.); related to Old Saxon, Old High German stock stick, stump
stock	1.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	the total goods or raw material kept on the premises of a shop or business.
stock	1.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stock clerk;
	exam	2	stock book.
stock	2.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a supply of something stored for future use.
	exam	1	he keeps a good stock of whisky.
stock	3.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital raised by a company through the issue and subscription of shares entitling their holders to dividends, partial ownership, and usually voting rights.
stock	3.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the proportion of such capital held by an individual shareholder.
stock	3.c.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the shares of a specified company or industry.
stock	3.d.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the part of an account or tally given to a creditor.
stock	3.e.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the debt represented by this.
stock	4.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	standing or status.
stock	5.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	farm animals, such as cattle and sheep, bred and kept for their meat, skins, etc.
stock	5.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stock farming.
stock	6.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the trunk or main stem of a tree or other plant.
stock	7.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a rooted plant into which a scion is inserted during grafting.
stock	7.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant or stem from which cuttings are taken. See also {rootstock}.
stock	8.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the original type from which a particular race, family, group, etc., is derived.
stock	9.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a race, breed, or variety of animals or plants.
stock	10.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a small pen in which a single animal can be confined.
stock	11.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of descent.
stock	12.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the major subdivisions of the human species; race or ethnic group.
stock	13.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle of a handgun.
stock	13.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a machine gun that connects the slide to the shoulder piece.
stock	13.c.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an artillery gun carriage consisting of a long beam resting on the ground for stability during firing.
stock	14.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the handle of something, such as a whip or fishing rod.
stock	15.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the main body of a tool, such as the block of a plane.
stock	16.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {diestock, gunstock, linguistic stock}, or {rolling stock}.
stock	17.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the part of a plough to which the irons and handles were attached.
stock	18.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the main upright part of a supporting structure.
stock	19.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid or broth in which meat, fish, bones, or vegetables have been simmered for a long time.
stock	20.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	film material before exposure and processing.
stock	21.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion of metal cut from a bar upon which a specific process, such as forging, is to be carried out.
stock	21.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the material that is smelted in a blast furnace.
stock	22.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gillyflower}. any of several cruciferous plants of the genus such as and ({evening} or {night-scented stock}) , of the Mediterranean region: cultivated for their brightly coloured flowers.
Virginian stock	23.
	head	stock
	syl	Virginian stock.
	def	a similar and related North American plant,
stock	24.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a long usually white neckcloth wrapped around the neck, worn in the 18th century and as part of modern riding dress.
stock	25.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	a pile of cards left after the deal in certain games, from which players draw.
stock	26.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the repertoire of plays available to a repertory company.
stock	26.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stock play.
stock	27.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	usage	on some types of anchors
	def	a crosspiece at the top of the shank under the ring.
stock	28.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	the centre of a wheel.
stock	29.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	an exposed mass of igneous rock that is the uppermost part of an underlying batholith.
stock	30.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a log or block of wood.
stock	31.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	See {laughing stock}.
stock	32.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {stocking}.
stock	33.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	stored on the premises or available for sale or use.
stock	33.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	supplied with goods of a specified kind.
stock	34.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	not immediately available for sale or use.
stock	34.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	not having goods of a specified kind immediately available.
stock	35.a.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	to make an inventory.
stock	35.b.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
	def	to make a general appraisal, esp. of prospects, resources, etc.
take stock in	36.
	head	stock
	syl	take stock in.
	def	to attach importance to.
stock	infl
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	n.
and barrel	infl
	head	stock
	syl	and barrel.
lock	37.
	head	stock
	syl	lock
	def	See {{lock} %1 (sense 7}).
stock	38.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	adj.
	def	staple standard.
	exam	1	stock sizes in clothes.
stock	39.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being a clich*'e; hackneyed.
	exam	1	a stock phrase.
stock	40.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep (goods) for sale.
stock	41.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up or up on
	def	to obtain a store of (something) for future use or sale.
	exam	1	to stock up on beer.
stock	42.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with live animals, fish, etc..
	exam	1	to stock a farm.
stock	43.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or supply with a stock.
stock	44.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to put forth new shoots.
stock	45.
	syl	stock
	pron	<stok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to punish by putting in the stocks.
stocker	sub
	head	stock
	syl	stock+er
	pos	n.
stockade	ety	C17: from Spanish estacada, from estaca a stake, post, of Germanic origin; see #7stake %1
stockade	1.
	syl	stock+ade
	pron	<sto1kAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosure or barrier of stakes and timbers.
stockade	2.
	syl	stock+ade
	pron	<sto1kAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a military prison or detention area.
stockade	3.
	syl	stock+ade
	pron	<sto1kAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surround with a stockade.
stockbreeder	0.
	syl	stock+breed:er
	pron	<1stok2brEd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who breeds or rears livestock as an occupation.
stockbreeding	sub
	head	stockbreeder
	syl	stock+2breed:ing
	pos	n.
stockbroker	0.
	syl	stock+brok:er
	pron	<1stok2br*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who buys and sells securities on a commission basis for customers. Often short?!ened to {broker}. Compare {stockjobber}.
stockbrokerage	sub
	head	stockbroker
	or	stockbroking
	syl	stock+bro+ker+age
	pron	<1stok2br*uk*riJ>
	pos	n.
stockbroking	sub
	head	stockbroker
	or	stockbrokerage
	syl	stock+2brok:ing
	pos	n.
stockbroker belt	0.
	syl	stock+brok:er belt
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the area outside a city, esp. London, in which rich commuters live. U.S. name: {exurbia}.
stock car	1.a.
	syl	stock car
	pos	n.
	def	a car, usually a production saloon, strength?!ened and modified for a form of racing in which the cars often collide.
stock car	1.b.
	syl	stock car
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stock-car racing.
stock car	2.
	syl	stock car
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {cattle truck}.
stock certificate	0.
	syl	stock cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {share certificate}.
stock company	1.
	syl	stock com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a business enterprise the capital of which is divided into transferable shares.
stock company	2.
	syl	stock com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. term for {repertory company}.
stock dove	0.
	syl	stock dove
	pos	n.
	def	a European dove, smaller than the wood pigeon and having a uniformly grey plumage.
stock exchange	1.
	syl	stock ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stock market}.
stock exchange	1.a.
	syl	stock ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	a highly organized market facilitating the purchase and sale of securities and operated by professional stockbrokers and stockjobbers according to fixed rules.
stock exchange	1.b.
	syl	stock ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	a place where securities are regularly traded.
stock exchange	1.c.
	syl	stock ex+change
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stock-exchange operator;
	exam	2	stock-exchange prices.
stock exchange	2.
	syl	stock ex+change
	pos	n.
	def	the prices or trading activity of a stock exchange.
	exam	1	the stock exchange fell heavily today.
stock farm	0.
	syl	stock farm
	pos	n.
	def	a farm on which livestock is bred.
stock farmer	sub
	head	stock farm
	syl	stock farm+er
	pos	n.
stock farming	sub
	head	stock farm
	syl	stock farm+ing
	pos	n.
stockfish	infl
	or	stockfishes
	syl	stock+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stockfishes	infl
	head	stockfish
	or	stockfish
	syl	stock+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stockfish	0.
	syl	stock+fish
	pron	<1stok2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	fish, such as cod or haddock, cured by splitting and drying in the air.
Karlheinz	infl
	head	Stockhausen
	syl	Karl:heinz
	pron	<karl1hInts>
	pos	n.
Stockhausen	0.
	syl	Stock:haus:en
	pron	German <1Stck2hauzN>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1928, German composer, whose avant-garde music exploits advanced serialization, electronic sounds, group improvization, and vocal and instrumental timbres and tech?!niques. Works include (1959) for three orchestras, (1968) for six vocalists, and (1972) for instrumental ensemble and tape.
stockholder	1.
	syl	stock+hold:er
	pron	<1stok2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner of corporate capital stock.
stockholder	2.
	syl	stock+hold:er
	pron	<1stok2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a person who keeps livestock.
stockholding	sub
	head	stockholder
	syl	stock+2hold:ing
	pos	n.
Stockholm	0.
	syl	Stock+holm
	pron	<1stokh*um>, Swedish <1stckhclm>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Sweden, a port in the E central part at the outflow of Lake M*"alar into the Baltic: situated partly on the mainland and partly on islands; traditionally founded about 1250; university (1877). Pop.: 671226 (1974 est.).
stockinet	ety	C19: perhaps changed from earlier stocking-net 
stockinet	0.
	syl	stock:i+net
	pron	<2stoki1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine-knitted elastic fabric used, esp. formerly, for stockings, undergarments, etc.
stocking	ety	C16: from dialect stock stocking+-#7ing %1
stocking	1.
	syl	stock+ing
	pron	<1stokiG>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of close-fitting garments made of knitted yarn to cover the foot and part or all of the leg.
stocking	2.
	syl	stock+ing
	pron	<1stokiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in position, function, ap?!pear?!ance, etc.
in (one's) stocking feet	3.
	head	stocking
	syl	in (one's) stocking feet.
	def	wearing stockings or socks but no shoes.
stockinged	sub
	head	stocking
	syl	stock+inged
	pos	adj.
stocking cap	0.
	syl	stock+ing cap
	pos	n.
	def	a conical knitted cap, often with a tassel.
stocking filler	0.
	syl	stock+ing fill+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a present, esp. a toy, of a size suitable for inclusion in a child's Christmas stocking.
stocking frame	0.
	syl	stock+ing frame
	pos	n.
	def	a type of knitting machine. Also called: {stocking loom, stocking machine}.
stocking mask	0.
	syl	stock+ing mask
	pos	n.
	def	a nylon stocking worn over the face by a criminal to disguise the features.
stocking stitch	0.
	syl	stock+ing stitch
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of stitches in knitting consisting of alternate rows of plain and purl stitch.
stock in trade	1.
	syl	stock in trade
	pos	n.
	def	goods in stock necessary for carrying on a business.
stock in trade	2.
	syl	stock in trade
	pos	n.
	def	anything constantly used by someone as a part of his profession, occupation, or trade.
	exam	1	friendliness is the salesman's stock in trade.
stockish	0.
	syl	stock+ish
	pron	<1stokiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid or dull.
stockishly	sub
	head	stockish
	syl	stock+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
stockishness	sub
	head	stockish
	syl	stock+ish+ness
	pos	n.
stockist	0.
	syl	stock+ist
	pron	<1stokist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce, Brit.
	def	a dealer who undertakes to maintain stocks of a specified product at or above a certain minimum in return for favourable buying terms granted by the manufacturer of the product.
stockjobber	1.
	syl	stock+job:ber
	pron	<1stok2Job*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a wholesale dealer on a stock exchange who operates as an intermediary between brokers without transacting directly with the public and derives his income from the spread between the bid and offered prices. Often shortened to {jobber}. Compare {stockbroker}.
stockjobber	2.
	syl	stock+job:ber
	pron	<1stok2Job*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., disparaging.
	def	a stockbroker, esp. one dealing in worthless securities.
stockjobbery	sub
	head	stockjobber
	or	stockjobbing
	syl	stock+2job:ber:y
	pos	n.
stockjobbing	sub
	head	stockjobber
	or	stockjobbery
	syl	stock+2job:bing
	pos	n.
stock lock	0.
	syl	stock lock
	pos	n.
	def	a lock that is enclosed in a wooden case.
stockmen	infl
	head	stockman
	syl	stock+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stockman	1.a.
	syl	stock+man
	pron	<1stokm*n>, <-2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man engaged in the rearing or care of farm livestock, esp. cattle.
stockman	1.b.
	syl	stock+man
	pron	<1stokm*n>, <-2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner of cattle or other livestock.
stockman	2.
	syl	stock+man
	pron	<1stokm*n>, <-2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a man employed in a warehouse or stockroom.
stock market	1.
	syl	stock mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stock exchange} (sense 1).
stock market	2.
	syl	stock mar+ket
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {stock exchange} (sense 2).
stockpile	1.
	syl	stock+pile
	pron	<1stok2pIl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to acquire and store a large quantity of (something).
stockpile	2.
	syl	stock+pile
	pron	<1stok2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a large store or supply accumulated for future use.
stockpiler	sub
	head	stockpile
	syl	stock+2pil+er
	pos	n.
Stockport	0.
	syl	Stock+port
	pron	<1stok2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester: an early textile centre and scene of several labour disturbances in the early 19th century. Pop.: 139633 (1971).
stockpot	0.
	syl	stock+pot
	pron	<1stok2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a pot in which stock for soup, etc., is made continually.
stockroom	0.
	syl	stock+room
	pron	<1stok2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which a stock of goods is kept, as in a shop or factory.
stocks	1.
	syl	stocks
	pron	<stoks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	History.
	def	an instrument of punishment consisting of a heavy wooden frame with holes in which the feet, hands, or head of an offender were locked.
stocks	2.
	syl	stocks
	pron	<stoks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a frame in which an animal is held while receiving veterinary attention or while being shod.
stocks	3.
	syl	stocks
	pron	<stoks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a frame used to support a boat while under construction.
stocks	4.
	syl	stocks
	pron	<stoks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a vertical post or shaft at the forward edge of a rudder, extended upwards for attachment to the steering controls.
on the stocks	5.
	head	stocks
	syl	on the stocks.
	def	in preparation or under construction.
stocks and stones	6.
	head	stocks
	syl	stocks and stones.
	def	inanimate objects.
stock saddle	0.
	syl	stock sad+dle
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a cowboy's saddle, esp. an ornamental one.
stock-still	0.
	syl	stock-still
	pos	adv.
	def	absolutely still; motionless.
stocktaking	1.
	syl	stock+tak:ing
	pron	<1stok2tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the examination, counting, and valuing of goods on hand in a shop, etc.
stocktaking	2.
	syl	stock+tak:ing
	pron	<1stok2tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a reassessment of one's current situation, progress, prospects, etc.
Stockton	0.
	syl	Stock+ton
	pron	<1stokt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in central California, on the San Joaquin River: seat of the University of the Pacific (1851). Pop.: 114159 (1973 est.).
Stockton-on-Tees	0.
	syl	Stock:ton-on-Tees
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Cleveland on the River Tees: industrial centre, famous for the {Stockton-Darlington Railway} (1825), the first passenger-carrying railway in the world.
stock whip	0.
	syl	stock whip
	pos	n.
	def	a whip with a long lash and a short handle, as used to herd cattle.
(Arthur) Mervyn	infl
	head	Stockwood
	syl	(Arthur) Mer:vyn.
	pos	n.
Stockwood	0.
	syl	Stock:wood
	pron	<1stokwud>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, English Anglican prelate; bishop of Southwark since 1959.
stockier	infl
	head	stocky
	syl	stock:i+er
	pos	adj.
stockiest	infl
	head	stocky
	syl	stock:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stocky	0.
	syl	stock:y
	pron	<1stoki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually of a person
	def	thickset; sturdy.
stockily	sub
	head	stocky
	syl	stock:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stockiness	sub
	head	stocky
	syl	stock:i+ness
	pos	n.
stockyard	0.
	syl	stock+yard
	pron	<1stok2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large yard with pens or covered buildings where farm animals are assembled, sold, etc.
stodge	ety	C17: perhaps a blend of #7stuff+podge 
stodge	1.
	syl	stodge
	pron	<stoJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	heavy filling starchy food.
stodge	2.
	syl	stodge
	pron	<stoJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit. dialect, chiefly southern English.
	def	baked or steamed pudding.
stodge	3.
	syl	stodge
	pron	<stoJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dull person or subject.
stodge	4.
	syl	stodge
	pron	<stoJ>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to stuff (oneself or another) with food.
stodgy	ety	C19: from #7stodge 
stodgier	infl
	head	stodgy
	syl	stodg:i+er
	pos	adj.
stodgiest	infl
	head	stodgy
	syl	stodg:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stodgy	1.
	syl	stodg:y
	pron	<1stoJi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	heavy or uninteresting.
stodgy	2.
	syl	stodg:y
	pron	<1stoJi>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively formal and conventional.
stodgily	sub
	head	stodgy
	syl	stodg:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stodginess	sub
	head	stodgy
	syl	stodg:i+ness
	pos	n.
stogy	ety	C19: from stoga, short for Conestoga, a town in Pennsylvania
stogey	alt
	head	stogy
	or	stogy
	syl	sto+gey
	pron	<1st*ugi>
	pos	n.
stogies	infl
	head	stogy
	syl	sto+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stogy	0.
	or	stogey
	syl	sto+gy
	pron	<1st*ugi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any long cylindrical inexpensive cigar.
stoic	1.
	syl	sto+ic
	pron	<1st*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who maintains stoical qualities.
stoic	2.
	syl	sto+ic
	pron	<1st*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	variant of {stoical}.
Stoic	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek st*_oikos, from stoa the porch in Athens where Zeno taught
Stoic	1.
	syl	Sto+ic
	pron	<1st*uik>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the ancient Greek school of philosophy founded by Zeno, holding that virtue and happiness can be attained only by submission to destiny and the natural law.
Stoic	2.
	syl	Sto+ic
	pron	<1st*uik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the doctrines of the Stoics.
stoical	0.
	syl	sto:i+cal
	pron	<1st*uikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by impassivity or resignation.
stoically	sub
	head	stoical
	syl	sto:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stoicalness	sub
	head	stoical
	syl	sto:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
stoichiology	ety	C19: from Greek stoikheion element+-#7logy 
stoicheiology	infl
	head	stoichiology
	or	stoechiology
	syl	stoi+chei+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2stciki1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
stoechiology	infl
	head	stoichiology
	or	stoicheiology
	syl	stoe+chi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2stciki1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
stoichiology	0.
	syl	stoi+chi+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2stciki1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the study of the cellular components of animal tissues.
stoichiological	sub
	head	stoichiology
	syl	stoi+chi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2stciki*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
stoicheiological	sub
	head	stoichiology
	or	stoechiological
	syl	stoi+chei:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2stciki*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
stoechiological	sub
	head	stoichiology
	or	stoicheiological
	syl	stoe+chi:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2stciki*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
stoichiometric	ety	C19: see #7stoichiometry 
stoicheiometric	infl
	head	stoichiometric
	or	stoechiometric
	syl	stoi+chei:o+met+ric
	pron	<2stciki*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
stoechiometric	infl
	head	stoichiometric
	or	stoicheiometric
	syl	stoe+chi:o+met+ric
	pron	<2stciki*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
stoichiometric	1.
	syl	stoi+chi:o+met+ric
	pron	<2stciki*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	concerned with, involving, or having the exact proportions for a particular chemical reaction.
	exam	1	a stoichiometric mixture.
stoichiometric	2.
	syl	stoi+chi:o+met+ric
	pron	<2stciki*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	usage	of a compound
	def	having its component elements present in the exact proportions indicated by its formula.
stoichiometric	3.
	syl	stoi+chi:o+met+ric
	pron	<2stciki*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of or concerned with stoichiometry.
stoichiometry	ety	C19: from Greek stoikheion element+-#7metry 
stoicheiometry	infl
	head	stoichiometry
	or	stoechiometry
	syl	stoi+chei+om+e:try
	pron	<2stciki1omitri>
	pos	n.
stoechiometry	infl
	head	stoichiometry
	or	stoicheiometry
	syl	stoe+chi+om+e:try
	pron	<2stciki1omitri>
	pos	n.
stoichiometry	0.
	syl	stoi+chi+om+e:try
	pron	<2stciki1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the proportions in which elements are combined in compounds and the quantitative relationships between reactants and products in chemical reactions.
stoicism	1.
	syl	sto:i+cism
	pron	<1st*ui2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	indifference to pleasure and pain.
stoicism	2.
	syl	sto:i+cism
	pron	<1st*ui2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap.
	def	the philosophy of the Stoics.
stoke	ety	C17: back formation from #7stoker 
stoke	1.
	syl	stoke
	pron	<st*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feed, stir, and tend (a fire, furnace, etc.).
stoke	2.
	syl	stoke
	pron	<st*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tend the furnace of; act as a stoker for.
stokehold	1.
	syl	stoke+hold
	pron	<1st*uk2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a coal bunker for a ship's furnace.
stokehold	2.
	syl	stoke+hold
	pron	<1st*uk2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the hold for a ship's boilers; fire room.
stokehole	1.
	syl	stoke+hole
	pron	<1st*uk2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {stokehold}.
stokehole	2.
	syl	stoke+hole
	pron	<1st*uk2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in a furnace through which it is stoked.
Stoke-on-Trent	0.
	syl	Stoke-on-Trent
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central England, in N Staffordshire on the River Trent: a major centre of the pottery industry. Pop.: 265153 (1971).
stoker	ety	C17: from Dutch, from stoken to #7stoke 
stoker	0.
	syl	stok+er
	pron	<1st*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to tend a furnace, as on a steamship.
stokes	ety	C20: named after Sir George Stokes (1819-1903), British physicist
stoke	alt
	head	stokes
	or	stokes
	syl	stoke
	pos	n.
stokes	0.
	or	stoke
	syl	stokes
	pron	<st*uks>
	pos	n.
	def	the cgs unit of kinematic viscosity, equal to the viscosity of a fluid in poise divided by its density in grams per cubic centimetre. 1 stokes is equivalent to 10%#-%4 square metre per second. Symbol: St.
stoke up	infl
	syl	stoke up.
	pos	vb. adv.
stoke up	0.
	syl	stoke up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to feed and tend (a fire, etc.) with fuel. {2}. to fill oneself with food.
Leopold	infl
	head	Stokowski
	syl	Le:o:pold.
	pos	n.
Stokowski	0.
	syl	Sto:kow:ski
	pron	<st*1kofski>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1977, U.S. conductor, born in Britain. He did much to popularize classical music with orchestral transcriptions and film appearances, esp. in (1940).
STOL	ety	C20: s (hort) t (ake) o (ff and) l (anding) 
STOL	1.
	syl	STOL
	pron	<stol>
	pos	n.
	def	a system in which an aircraft can take off and land in a short distance.
STOL	2.
	syl	STOL
	pron	<stol>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft using this system. Compare {VTOL}.
stole	H1.0.
	syl	stole
	pron	<st*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {steal}.
stole	ety	Old English stole, from Latin stola, Greek stol*_e clothing; related to stellein to array
stole	H2.0.
	syl	stole
	pron	<st*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a long scarf or shawl, worn by women.
stolen	0.
	syl	stol+en
	pron	<1st*ul*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {steal}.
stolid	ety	C17: from Latin stolidus dull; compare Latin stultus stupid; see #7still %1
stolid	0.
	syl	stol+id
	pron	<1stolid>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing little or no emotion or interest.
stolidity	sub
	head	stolid
	or	stolidness
	syl	sto+lid+i:ty
	pron	<sto1liditi>
	pos	n.
stolidness	sub
	head	stolid
	or	stolidity
	syl	stol+id+ness
	pos	n.
stolidly	sub
	head	stolid
	syl	stol+id+ly
	pos	adv.
stollen	ety	German, from Stollen wooden post, prop; so called from its shape; see #7stall %1
stollen	0.
	syl	stol+len
	pron	<1st*ul*n>, German <1Stcl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich sweet bread containing nuts, raisins, etc.
stolon	ety	C17: from Latin stol*_o shoot
stolon	1.
	syl	sto+lon
	pron	<1st*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{runner} (sense 11}).
stolon	2.
	syl	sto+lon
	pron	<1st*ul*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a branching structure in lower animals, esp. the anchoring rootlike part of colonial organisms, such as hydroids, on which the polyps are borne.
stoloniferous	sub
	head	stolon
	syl	sto+lon:if+er+ous
	pron	<2st*ul*1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
stoma	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: mouth
stomata	infl
	head	stoma
	syl	sto+ma+ta
	pron	<1st*um*t*>, <1stom->, <st*u1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stoma	1.
	syl	sto+ma
	pron	<1st*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an epidermal pore, present in large numbers in plant leaves, that controls the passage of gases into and out of a plant.
stoma	2.
	syl	sto+ma
	pron	<1st*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology, anatomy.
	def	a mouth or mouthlike part.
stomach	ety	C14: from Old French stomaque, from Latin stomachus (believed to be the seat of the emotions), from Greek stomakhos, from stoma mouth
stomach	1.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in vertebrates
	def	the enlarged muscular saclike part of the alimentary canal in which food is stored until it has been partially digested and rendered into chyme. Related adj.: {gastric}.
stomach	2.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding digestive organ in invertebrates.
stomach	3.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	the abdominal region.
stomach	4.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	desire, appetite, or inclination.
	exam	1	I have no stomach for arguments.
stomach	5.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {temper}.
stomach	6.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {pride}.
stomach	7.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	used mainly in negative constructions
	def	to tolerate; bear.
	exam	1	I can't stomach his bragging.
stomach	8.
	syl	stom+ach
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	used mainly in negative constructions
	def	to eat or digest.
	exam	1	he cannot stomach oysters.
stomachache	0.
	syl	stom:ach+ache
	pron	<1st^m*k2Ak>
	pos	n.
	def	pain in the stomach or abdominal region, as from acute indigestion. Technical name: {gastralgia}. Also called: {stomach upset, upset stomach}.
stomacher	0.
	syl	stom+ach+er
	pron	<1st^m*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative V-shaped panel of stiff material worn over the chest and stomach by men and women in the 16th century, later only by women.
stomachic	1.
	syl	sto+mach+ic
	pron	<st*1m@kik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	stimu?!lating gastric activity.
stomachic	2.
	syl	sto+mach+ic
	pron	<st*1m@kik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to the stomach. {~}
stomachic	3.
	syl	sto+mach+ic
	pron	<st*1m@kik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	a stomachic medicine.
stomach pump	0.
	syl	stom+ach pump
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a suction device for removing stomach contents via an orally-inserted tube.
stomach worm	0.
	syl	stom+ach worm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nematode worms that are parasitic in the stomach of mammals, esp. which infests sheep: family
stomachy	1.
	syl	stom+ach:y
	pron	<1st^m*ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a large belly; paunchy.
stomachy	2.
	syl	stom+ach:y
	pron	<1st^m*ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	easily angered; irritable.
have a stomack	infl
	head	stomack
	syl	have a stomack.
	pos	n.
stomack	0.
	syl	stom+ack
	pron	<1st^m*k>
	pos	n.
	qual	East African informal.
	def	to be pregnant.
stomata	0.
	syl	sto+ma+ta
	pron	<1st*um*t*>, <1stom->, <st*u1ma:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {stoma}.
stomatous	alt
	head	stomatal
	or	stomatal
	syl	stom:a+tous
	pron	<1stom*t*s>, <1st*u->
	pos	adj.
stomatal	0.
	or	stomatous
	syl	sto+ma+tal
	pron	<1st*um*tL>, <1stom->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing stomata or a stoma.
stomatic	0.
	syl	sto+mat+ic
	pron	<st*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a mouth or mouthlike part.
stomatitis	0.
	syl	sto+ma+ti+tis
	pron	<2st*um*1tItis>, <2stom->
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the mouth.
stomatitic	sub
	head	stomatitis
	syl	sto+ma+tit+ic
	pron	<2st*um*1titik>, <2stom->
	pos	adj.
stomato-	ety	from Greek stoma, stomat- 
stomatology	0.
	syl	sto+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2st*um*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine or dentistry concerned with the structures, functions, and diseases of the mouth. &- {sto+ma+to+log+i@.cal} (@!st$$$um$$t$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l)
stomatoplasty	0.
	syl	stom:a+to+plas+ty
	pron	<1stom*t*2pl@sti>, <1st*u->
	pos	n.
	def	plastic surgery or surgical repair involving the mouth.
stomatopod	0.
	syl	stom:a+to+pod
	pron	<1stom*t*2pod>, <1st*u->
	pos	n.
	def	any marine crustacean of the order having abdominal gills: subclass The group includes the mantis shrimp.
-stome	ety	from Greek stoma mouth, and stomion little mouth
-stome	0.
	syl	-stome
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a mouth or opening resembling a mouth.
	exam	1	peristome.
stomodaeum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek stoma mouth+ hodaios on the way, from hodos way
stomodeum	alt
	head	stomodaeum
	or	stomodaeum
	syl	sto+mo+de:um
	pron	<2st*um*1dE*m>, <1stom->
	pos	n.
stomodaea	infl
	head	stomodaeum
	or	stomodea
	syl	sto+mo+dae:a
	pron	<-1dE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stomodea	infl
	head	stomodaeum
	or	stomodaea
	syl	sto+mo+de:a
	pron	<-1dE*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stomodaeum	0.
	or	stomodeum
	syl	sto+mo+dae:um
	pron	<2st*um*1dE*m>, <1stom->
	pos	n.
	def	the oral cavity of a vertebrate embryo, which is formed from an invagination of the ectoderm and develops into the part of the alimentary canal between the mouth and stomach.
stomodaeal	sub
	head	stomodaeum
	or	stomodeal
	syl	sto+mo+1dae:al
	pos	adj.
stomodeal	sub
	head	stomodaeum
	or	stomodaeal
	syl	sto+mo+1de:al
	pos	adj.
-stomous	0.
	syl	-sto:mous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having a specified type of mouth.
	exam	1	monostomous.
stomp	1.
	syl	stomp
	pron	<stomp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to tread or stamp heavily. {~}
stomp	2.
	syl	stomp
	pron	<stomp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a rhythmical stamping jazz dance.
stomper	sub
	head	stomp
	syl	stomp+er
	pos	n.
-stomy	ety	from Greek -stomia, from stoma mouth
-stomy	0.
	syl	-sto:my
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a surgical operation performed to make an artificial opening into or for a specified part.
	exam	1	cytostomy.
stone	ety	Old English st*_an; related to Old Saxon st*_en, German Stein, Old Norse steinn, Gothic stains, Greek stion pebble
stone	1.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard compact nonmetallic material of which rocks are made.
stone	2.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a small lump of rock; pebble.
stone	3.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	short for {gemstone}.
stone	4.a.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of rock designed or shaped for some particular purpose.
stone	4.b.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	gravestone;
	exam	2	millstone.
stone	5.a.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles a stone.
stone	5.b.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	hailstone.
stone	6.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the woody central part of such fruits as the peach and plum, that contains the seed; endocarp.
stone	7.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar hard part of a fruit, such as the stony seed of a date.
stone	8.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit of weight, used esp. to express human body weight, equal to 14 pounds or 6.350 kilograms.
stone	9.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {granite}. the rounded heavy mass of granite or iron used in the game of curling.
stone	10.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a nontechnical name for {calculus}.
stone	11.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a table with a very flat iron or stone surface upon which pages are composed into formes; imposition table.
stone	12.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	Rare. in certain games
	def	a piece or man.
stone	13.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a rare word for {testicle}.
stone	14.a.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dull grey colours.
stone	14.b.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	stone paint.
stone	15.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or made of stone.
	exam	1	a stone house.
stone	16.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of stoneware.
	exam	1	a stone jar.
cast a stone (at)	17.
	head	stone
	syl	cast a stone (at)
	def	cast aspersions (upon).
heart of stone	18.
	head	stone
	syl	heart of stone.
	def	an obdurate or unemotional nature.
leave no stone unturned	19.
	head	stone
	syl	leave no stone unturned.
	def	to do everything possible to achieve an end.
stone	21.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw stones at, esp. to kill.
stone	22.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the stones from.
stone	23.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish or provide with stones.
stone	24.
	syl	stone
	pron	<st*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	to castrate.
stone the crows	25.
	head	stone
	syl	stone the crows.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an expression of surprise or dismay.
stonable	sub
	head	stone
	or	stoneable
	syl	ston+a:ble
	pos	adj.
stoneable	sub
	head	stone
	or	stonable
	syl	stone+a:ble
	pos	adj.
stoneless	sub
	head	stone
	syl	stone+less
	pos	adj.
stonelessness	sub
	head	stone
	syl	stone+less+ness
	pos	n.
stonelike	sub
	head	stone
	syl	stone+2like
	pos	adj.
stoner	sub
	head	stone
	syl	ston+er
	pos	n.
Stone Age	0.
	syl	Stone Age
	pos	n.
	def	a period in human culture identified by the use of stone implements and usually divided into the Palaeolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic stages.
stone axe	0.
	syl	stone axe
	pos	n.
	def	a blunt axe used for cutting stone.
stone bass	0.
	syl	stone bass
	pron	<b@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large sea perch, of the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Also called: {wreckfish}.
stone-blind	0.
	syl	stone-blind
	pos	adj.
	def	completely blind. Compare {sand-blind}.
stoneboat	0.
	syl	stone+boat
	pron	<1st*un2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a type of sleigh used for moving rocks from fields, for hauling milk cans, etc.
stone boiling	0.
	syl	stone boil+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive method of boiling liquid with heated stones.
stone bramble	0.
	syl	stone bram+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a herbaceous Eurasian rosaceous plant, of stony places, having white flowers and berry-like scarlet fruits (drupelets). See also {{bramble} (sense 1}).
stonecast	0.
	syl	stone+cast
	pron	<1st*un2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {stone's throw}.
stonechat	ety	C18: so called from its cry, which sounds like clattering pebbles
stonechat	0.
	syl	stone+chat
	pron	<1st*un2C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World songbird, having a black plumage with a reddish-brown breast: subfamily (thrushes).
stonecrop	1.
	syl	stone+crop
	pron	<1st*un2krop>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various N temperate crassulaceous plants of the genus having fleshy leaves and typically red, yellow, or white flowers.
stonecrop	2.
	syl	stone+crop
	pron	<1st*un2krop>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants.
stone curlew	0.
	syl	stone cur+lew
	pos	n.
	def	any of several brownish shore birds of the family esp. having a large head and eyes: order Also called: {thick-knee}.
stonecutter	1.
	syl	stone+cut:ter
	pron	<1st*un2k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled in cutting and carving stone.
stonecutter	2.
	syl	stone+cut:ter
	pron	<1st*un2k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine used to dress stone.
stonecutting	sub
	head	stonecutter
	syl	stone+2cut:ting
	pos	n.
stoned	0.
	syl	stoned
	pron	<st*und>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in a state of intoxication, stupor, or euphoria induced by drugs or alcohol.
stonefish	infl
	or	stonefishes
	syl	stone+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stonefishes	infl
	head	stonefish
	or	stonefish
	syl	stone+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stonefish	0.
	syl	stone+fish
	pron	<1st*un2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a venomous tropical marine scorpaenid fish, that resembles a piece of rock on the seabed.
stoneflies	infl
	head	stonefly
	syl	stone+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stonefly	0.
	syl	stone+fly
	pron	<1st*un2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the order in which the larvae are aquatic, living beneath stones, and the adults have long antennae and two pairs of large wings and occur near water.
stone fruit	0.
	syl	stone fruit
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {drupe}.
stoneground	0.
	syl	stone+ground
	pron	<1st*un2graund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flour
	def	ground with millstones.
Stonehenge	0.
	syl	Stone+henge
	pron	<2st*un1henJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a prehistoric ruin in S England, in Wiltshire on Salisbury Plain: one of the most important megalithic monuments in Europe; believed to have had religious and astronomical purposes.
stone-lily	0.
	syl	stone-lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	the fossil of any of several species of sea lily or other crinoid.
stone marten	1.
	syl	stone mar+ten
	pos	n.
	def	a marten, of Eurasian woods and forests, having a brown coat with a pale underfur.
stone marten	2.
	syl	stone mar+ten
	pos	n.
	def	the highly valued fur of this animal.
stonemason	0.
	syl	stone+ma:son
	pron	<1st*un2mAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is skilled in preparing stone for building.
stonemasonry	sub
	head	stonemason
	syl	stone+2ma:son+ry
	pos	n.
stone parsley	0.
	syl	stone pars+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a roadside umbelliferous plant, of W Europe and the Mediterranean region, having clusters of small white flowers and aromatic seeds.
stone pit	0.
	syl	stone pit
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {quarry}.
stone roller	0.
	syl	stone roll+er
	pos	n.
	def	a small silvery freshwater cyprinid fish, of the eastern U.S., having a narrow black stripe on the dorsal and anal fins.
Sthe	infl
	head	Stones
	syl	Sthe.
	pos	n.
Stones	0.
	syl	Stones
	pron	<st*unz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See {Rolling Stones}.
stone saw	0.
	syl	stone saw
	pos	n.
	def	an untoothed iron saw used to cut stone.
stone's throw	0.
	syl	stone's throw
	pos	n.
	def	a short distance. Also called: {stonecast}.
stonewall	1.
	syl	stone+wall
	pron	<2st*un1wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Cricket. of a batsman
	def	to play defensively.
stonewall	2.
	syl	stone+wall
	pron	<2st*un1wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to obstruct or hinder (parliamentary business).
stonewaller	sub
	head	stonewall
	syl	stone+1wall+er
	pos	n.
stoneware	1.
	syl	stone+ware
	pron	<1st*un2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard opaque pottery, fired at a very high temperature.
stoneware	2.
	syl	stone+ware
	pron	<1st*un2we*>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of stoneware.
stonework	1.
	syl	stone+work
	pron	<1st*un2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any construction made of stone.
stonework	2.
	syl	stone+work
	pron	<1st*un2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of dressing or setting stones.
stoneworker	sub
	head	stonework
	syl	stone+2work:er
	pos	n.
stonewort	0.
	syl	stone+wort
	pron	<1st*un2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various green algae of the genus which grow in brackish or fresh water and have jointed fronds encrusted with lime.
stonk	ety	C20: perhaps of imitative origin
stonk	1.
	syl	stonk
	pron	<stoGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bombard (soldiers, buildings, etc.) with artillery. {~}
stonk	2.
	syl	stonk
	pron	<stoGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a bombardment by artillery.
stonkered	ety	C20: from stonker to beat, of unknown origin
stonkered	0.
	syl	stonk+ered
	pron	<1stoGk*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	completely ex?!haus?!ted or beaten; whacked.
stoney	alt
	head	stony
	or	stony
	syl	ston:ey
	pron	<1st*uni>
	pos	adj.
stonier	infl
	head	stony
	syl	ston:i+er
	pos	adj.
stoniest	infl
	head	stony
	syl	ston:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stony	1.
	or	stoney
	syl	ston:y
	pron	<1st*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling stone.
stony	2.
	or	stoney
	syl	ston:y
	pron	<1st*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in stone or stones.
stony	3.
	or	stoney
	syl	ston:y
	pron	<1st*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfeeling, heartless, or obdurate.
stony	4.
	or	stoney
	syl	ston:y
	pron	<1st*uni>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {stony-broke}.
stonily	sub
	head	stony
	syl	ston:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stoniness	sub
	head	stony
	syl	ston:i+ness
	pos	n.
stony-broke	0.
	syl	ston:y-broke
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	completely without money; penniless. U.S. term: {stone-broke}.
stony coral	0.
	syl	ston:y cor+al
	pos	n.
	def	any coral of the order having a calcareous skeleton, aggregations of which form reefs and islands.
stony-hearted	0.
	syl	ston:y-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	unfeeling; hardhearted.
stony-heartedness	sub
	head	stony-hearted
	syl	ston:y-?!1heart:ed:ness
	pos	n.
stood	0.
	syl	stood
	pron	<stud>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {stand}.
stooge	ety	C20: of unknown origin
stooge	1.
	syl	stooge
	pron	<stu:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor who feeds lines to a comedian or acts as his foil or butt.
stooge	2.
	syl	stooge
	pron	<stu:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	someone who is taken advantage of by another.
stooge	3.
	syl	stooge
	pron	<stu:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to act as a stooge.
stook	ety	C15: variant of stouk, of Germanic origin; compare Middle Low German st*_uke, Old High German st*_uhha sleeve
stook	1.
	syl	stook
	pron	<stu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of sheaves set upright in a field to dry with their heads together.
stook	2.
	syl	stook
	pron	<stu:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set up (sheaves) in stooks.
stooker	sub
	head	stook
	syl	stook+er
	pos	n.
stool	ety	Old English st*_ol; related to Old Norse st*_oll, Gothic st*_ols, Old High German stuol chair, Greek stulos pillar
stool	1.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple seat or footrest consisting of a small flat piece of wood, etc., resting on three or four legs, a pedestal, etc.
stool	2.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a rootstock or base of a plant from which shoots, etc., are produced.
stool	3.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cluster of shoots growing from such a base.
stool	4.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a decoy used in hunting.
stool	5.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	waste matter evacuated from the bowels.
stool	6.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a lavatory seat.
stool	7.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in W Africa, esp. Ghana
	def	a chief's throne.
fall between two stools	8.
	head	stool
	syl	fall between two stools.
	def	to fail through vacillation between two alternatives.
stool	9.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to send up shoots from the base of the stem, rootstock, etc.
stool	10.
	syl	stool
	pron	<stu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lure wildfowl with a decoy.
stool ball	0.
	syl	stool ball
	pos	n.
	def	a game resembling cricket, still played by girls and women in Sussex, England.
stool pigeon	1.
	syl	stool pi+geon
	pos	n.
	def	a living or dummy pigeon used to decoy others.
stool pigeon	2.
	syl	stool pi+geon
	pos	n.
	def	an informer for the police; nark.
stool pigeon	3.
	syl	stool pi+geon
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a person acting as a decoy.
stoop	ety	Old English st*_upan; related to Middle Dutch stupen to bow, Old Norse st*_upa, Norwegian stupa to fall; see #7steep %1
stoop	H1.1.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to bend (the body or the top half of the body) forward and downward.
stoop	H1.2.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to carry oneself with head and shoulders habitually bent forward.
stoop	H1.3.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to abase or degrade oneself.
stoop	H1.4.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to condescend; deign.
stoop	H1.5.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of a bird of prey
	def	to swoop down.
stoop	H1.6.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to give in.
stoop	H1.7.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act, position, or characteristic of stooping.
stoop	H1.8.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a lowering from a position of dignity or superiority.
stoop	H1.9.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a downward swoop, esp. of a bird of prey.
stooper	sub
	head	stoop
	syl	stoop+er
	pos	n.
stoopingly	sub
	head	stoop
	syl	stoop+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
stoop	ety	C18: from Dutch stoep, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German stuofa stair, Old English st*_opel footprint; see #7step 
stoop	H2.0.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small platform with steps up to it at the entrance to a building.
stoop	ety	C15: variant of dialect stulpe, probably from Old Norse stolpe; see #7stele 
stoop	H3.0.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a pillar or post.
stoop	H4.0.
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {stoup}.
stop	ety	C14: from Old English stoppian (unattested), as in forstoppian to plug the ear, ultimately from Late Latin stupp*_are to stop with a tow, from Latin stuppa tow, from Greek stupp*_e 
stops	infl
	head	stop
	syl	stops
	pos	vb.
stopping	infl
	head	stop
	syl	stop+ping
	pos	vb.
stopped	infl
	head	stop
	syl	stopped.
	pos	vb.
stop	1.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cease from doing or being (something); discontinue.
	exam	1	stop talking.
stop	2.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (something moving) to halt or (of something moving) to come to a halt.
	exam	1	to stop a car;
	exam	2	the car stopped.
stop	3.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent the continuance or completion of.
	exam	1	to stop a show.
stop	4.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to prevent or restrain.
	exam	1	to stop George from fighting.
stop	5.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep back.
	exam	1	to stop supplies to the navy.
stop	6.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to intercept or hinder in transit.
	exam	1	to stop a letter.
stop	7.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to block or plug, esp. so as to close.
	exam	1	to stop up a pipe.
stop	8.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fill a hole or opening in.
	exam	1	to stop up a wall.
stop	9.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to staunch or stem.
	exam	1	to stop a wound.
stop	10.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to instruct a bank not to honour (a cheque).
stop	11.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deduct (money) from pay.
stop	12.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to provide with punctuation.
stop	13.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to beat (an opponent) either by a knockout or a technical knockout.
stop	14.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to receive (a blow, hit, etc.).
stop	15.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stay or rest.
	exam	1	we stopped at the Robinsons' for three nights.
stop	16.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to defeat, beat, or kill.
stop	17.a.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alter the vibrating length of (a string on a violin, guitar, etc.) by pressing down on it at some point with the finger.
stop	17.b.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alter the vibrating length of an air column in a wind instrument by closing (a finger hole, etc.).
stop	17.c.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (a note) in this manner.
stop	18.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place a hand inside (the bell of a French horn) to alter the tone colour and pitch or play (a note) on a French horn in such a manner.
stop	19.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to have a protecting card or winner in (a suit in which one's opponents are strong).
stop at nothing	20.
	head	stop
	syl	stop at nothing.
	def	to allow no feelings of doubt or scruples to hinder one.
stop	21.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrest of movement or progress.
stop	22.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stopping or the state of being stopped.
stop	23.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where something halts or pauses.
	exam	1	a bus stop.
stop	24.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a stay in or as if in the course of a journey.
stop	25.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of blocking or obstructing.
stop	26.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a plug or stopper.
stop	27.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a block, screw, or other device or object that prevents, limits, or terminates the motion of a mechanism or moving part.
stop	28.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a punctuation mark, esp. a full stop.
stop	29.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stop thrust}. a counterthrust made without a parry in the hope that one's blade will touch before one's opponent's blade.
stop	30.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {stop payment} or {stop order}.
stop	31.a.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stopping the string, finger hole, etc., of an instrument.
stop	31.b.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of organ pipes or harpsichord strings that may be allowed to sound as a group by muffling or silencing all other such sets.
stop	31.c.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a knob, lever, or handle on an organ, etc., that is operated to allow sets of pipes to sound.
stop	31.d.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	an analogous device on a harpsichord or other instrument with variable registers, such as an electrophonic instrument.
stop	32.a.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	to play at full volume.
stop	32.b.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	to spare no effort.
stop	33.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a stud on a football boot.
stop	34.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	the angle between the forehead and muzzle of a dog or cat, regarded as a point in breeding.
stop	35.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a short length of line or small stuff used as a tie, esp. for a furled sail.
stop	36.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stop consonant}. any of a class of consonants articulated by first making a complete closure at some point of the vocal tract and then releasing it abruptly with audible plosion. Stops include the labials (p, b), the alveolars or dentals (t, d), the velars (k, g). Compare {continuant}.
stop	37.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {f-stop}.
stop	37.a.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a setting of the aperture of a camera lens, calibrated to the corresponding f-number.
stop	37.b.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{diaphragm} (sense 4}).
stop	38.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	a block or carving used to complete the end of a moulding.
stop	39.
	syl	stop
	pron	<stop>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stopper}. a protecting card or winner in a suit in which one's opponents are strong. {~} See also {stop down, stop off, stop out, stopover, stops}.
stoppable	sub
	head	stop
	syl	stop+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
stop bath	0.
	syl	stop bath
	pos	n.
	def	a weakly acidic solution used in photographic processing to stop the action of a developer on a film, plate, or paper before the material is immersed in fixer.
stop chorus	0.
	syl	stop chor+us
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a solo during which the rhythm section plays only the first beat of each phrase of music.
stopcock	0.
	syl	stop+cock
	pron	<1stop2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a valve used to control or stop the flow of a fluid in a pipe.
stop down	0.
	syl	stop down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reduce the size of the aperture of (a camera lens).
stope	ety	C18: probably from Low German stope; see #7stoop %2
stope	1.
	syl	stope
	pron	<st*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a steplike excavation made in a mine to extract ore.
stope	2.
	syl	stope
	pron	<st*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mine (ore, etc.) by cutting stopes.
Marie Carmichael	infl
	head	Stopes
	syl	Ma:rie Car:mi:chael.
	pos	n.
Stopes	0.
	syl	Stopes
	pron	<st*ups>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1958, English pioneer of birth control, who established the first birth-control clinic in Britain (1921).
stopgap	0.a.
	syl	stop+gap
	pron	<1stop2g@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary substitute for something else.
stopgap	0.b.
	syl	stop+gap
	pron	<1stop2g@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stopgap programme.
stop-go	0.
	syl	stop-go
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of economic policy
	def	characterized by deliberate alternate expansion and contraction of aggregate demand in an effort to curb inflation and eliminate balance of payments deficits, and yet maintain full employment.
stoping	0.
	syl	stop+ing
	pron	<1st*upiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the process by which country rock is broken up and engulfed by the upward movement of magma. Also called: {magmatic stoping}. See also {stope}.
stoplight	1.
	syl	stop+light
	pron	<1stop2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a red light on a traffic signal indicating that vehicles or pedestrians coming towards it should stop.
stoplight	2.
	syl	stop+light
	pron	<1stop2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {brake light}.
stop in	infl
	head	stop off
	syl	stop in
stop order	0.
	syl	stop or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	an instruction to a broker to sell one or more shares when the price offered for them falls below a stipulated level. Also called: {stop-loss order}.
stop out	0.
	syl	stop out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (part of the area) of a piece of cloth, printing plate, etc., to prevent it from being dyed, etched, etc.
stopover	1.
	syl	stop+o:ver
	pron	<1stop2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stopping place on a journey.
stop over	infl
	head	stopover
	syl	stop o:ver.
	pos	vb.
stopover	2.
	syl	stop+o:ver
	pron	<1stop2*uv*>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a stopover.
stoppage	1.
	syl	stop+page
	pron	<1stopiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stopping or the state of being stopped.
stoppage	2.
	syl	stop+page
	pron	<1stopiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something that stops or blocks.
stoppage	3.
	syl	stop+page
	pron	<1stopiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a deduction of money, as from pay.
stoppage	4.
	syl	stop+page
	pron	<1stopiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an organized cessation of work, as during a strike.
Tom	infl
	head	Stoppard
	syl	Tom.
	pos	n.
Stoppard	0.
	syl	Stop:pard
	pron	<1stopa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, British playwright, born in Czechoslovakia: his works include (1967), (1972), (1975), and (1976).
stop payment	0.
	syl	stop pay+ment
	pos	n.
	def	an instruction to a bank by the drawer of a cheque to refuse payment on it.
stopped	0.
	syl	stopped
	pron	<stopt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pipe or tube, esp. an organ pipe
	def	closed at one end and thus sounding an octave lower than an open pipe of the same length.
stopper	1.
	syl	stop+per
	pron	<1stop*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stopple}. a plug or bung for closing a bottle, pipe, duct, etc.
stopper	2.
	syl	stop+per
	pron	<1stop*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that stops or puts an end to something.
stopper	3.
	syl	stop+per
	pron	<1stop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	another name for {{stop} (sense 39}).
stopper	4.
	syl	stop+per
	pron	<1stop*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {stopple}. to close or fit with a stopper.
stopping	1.
	syl	stop+ping
	pron	<1stopiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a dental filling.
stopping	2.
	syl	stop+ping
	pron	<1stopiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid barrier in a mine tunnel to seal off harmful gases, fire, fresh air from used air, etc. {~}
stopping	3.
	syl	stop+ping
	pron	<1stopiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	making many stops in a journey.
	exam	1	a stopping train.
stop press	1.
	syl	stop press
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	news items inserted into a newspaper after the printing has been started.
stop press	2.
	syl	stop press
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the space regularly left blank for this.
stops	0.
	syl	stops
	pron	<stops>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of several card games in which players must play their cards in certain sequences.
stop thrust	0.
	syl	stop thrust
	pos	n.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	another name for {{stop} (sense 29}).
stop time	0.
	syl	stop time
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a passage where the beat stops temporarily.
stopwatch	0.
	syl	stop+watch
	pron	<1stop2woC>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of watch used for timing events, such as sporting events, accurately, having a device for stopping the hand or hands instantly.
storage	1.
	syl	stor+age
	pron	<1stc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of storing or the state of being stored.
storage	2.
	syl	stor+age
	pron	<1stc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	space or area reserved for storing.
storage	3.
	syl	stor+age
	pron	<1stc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge made for storing.
storage	4.a.
	syl	stor+age
	pron	<1stc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of storing information in a computer memory or on a magnetic tape, disk, etc.
storage	4.b.
	syl	stor+age
	pron	<1stc:riJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a storage device;
	exam	2	storage capacity.
storage battery	0.
	syl	stor+age bat+ter:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {{accumulator} (sense 1}).
storage capacity	0.
	syl	stor+age ca+pac+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum number of bits, bytes, or words that can be held in a computer storage device.
storage device	0.
	syl	stor+age de+vice
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of computer equipment, such as a magnetic tape, disk, drum, etc., in or on which data and instructions can be stored, usually in binary form.
storage heater	0.
	syl	stor+age heat+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electric device capable of accumulating and radiating heat generated by off-peak electricity.
storax	ety	C14: via Late Latin from Greek, variant of #7styrax 
storax	1.
	syl	sto+rax
	pron	<1stc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous styracaceous trees or shrubs of the genus of tropical and subtropical regions, having drooping showy white flowers.
storax	2.
	syl	sto+rax
	pron	<1stc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a vanilla-scented solid resin obtained from one of these trees, of the Mediterranean region and SW Asia, formerly used as incense and in perfumery and medicine.
storax	3.
	syl	sto+rax
	pron	<1stc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid aromatic balsam obtained from liquidambar trees, esp. of SW Asia, and used in perfumery and medicine.
store	ety	C13: from Old French estor, from estorer to restore, from Latin instaur*_are to refresh; related to Greek stauros stake
store	1.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep, set aside, or accumulate for future use.
store	2.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place in a warehouse, depository, etc., for safekeeping.
store	3.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply, provide, or stock.
store	4.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be put into storage.
store	5.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to enter or retain (information) in a storage device.
store	6.a.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment for the retail sale of goods and services.
store	6.b.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	storefront.
store	7.a.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large supply or stock kept for future use.
store	7.b.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	store ship.
store	8.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {department store}.
store	9.a.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a storage place such as a warehouse or depository.
store	9.b.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	storeman.
store	10.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being stored (esp. in the phrase {in store) }.
store	11.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amount or quantity.
store	12.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol., chiefly Brit.
	def	another name for {{memory} (sense 7}).
store	13.
	syl	store
	pron	<stc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {store pig}. a pig that has not yet been weaned and weighs less than 40 kg.
in store	14.
	head	store
	syl	in store.
	def	forthcoming or imminent.
put	infl
	head	store
	or	set store by
	syl	put
set store by	infl
	head	store
	or	put
	syl	set store by.
lay	15.
	head	store
	syl	lay
	def	to value or reckon as important.
storable	sub
	head	store
	syl	stor+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Store Blt	0.
	syl	Sto+re B:lt
	pron	<1sdo:r*> <1beld>
	pos	n.
	def	the Danish name for the {Great Belt}.
storehouse	0.
	syl	store+house
	pron	<1stc:2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where things are stored.
storekeeper	0.
	syl	store+keep:er
	pron	<1stc:2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a manager, owner, or keeper of a store.
storekeeping	sub
	head	storekeeper
	syl	store+2keep:ing
	pos	n.
storeroom	1.
	syl	store+room
	pron	<1stc:2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which things are stored.
storeroom	2.
	syl	store+room
	pron	<1stc:2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	room for storing.
stores	0.
	syl	stores
	pron	<stc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	supply or stock of something, esp. essentials, for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	the ship's stores.
storey	ety	C14: from Anglo-Latin historia, picture, from Latin: narrative, probably arising from the pictures on medieval windows
story	alt
	head	storey
	or	storey
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
storeys	infl
	head	storey
	or	stories
	syl	sto+reys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stories	infl
	head	storey
	or	storeys
	syl	sto+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
storey	1.
	or	story
	syl	sto+rey
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a floor or level of a building.
storey	2.
	or	story
	syl	sto+rey
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of rooms on one level.
storied	alt
	head	storeyed
	or	storeyed
	syl	sto+ried
	pron	<1stc:rid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
storeyed	0.a.
	or	storied
	syl	sto+reyed
	pron	<1stc:rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a storey or storeys.
storeyed	0.b.
	or	storied
	syl	sto+reyed
	pron	<1stc:rid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a two-storeyed house.
storey house	0.
	syl	sto+rey house
	pos	n.
	usage	in W Africa
	def	a house having more than one storey.
storiated	0.
	syl	stor:i+at+ed
	pron	<1stc:ri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {historiated} or {storied} (sense 2).
storied	1.
	syl	sto+ried
	pron	<1stc:rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	recorded in history or in a story; fabled.
storied	2.
	syl	sto+ried
	pron	<1stc:rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated with narrative scenes or pictures.
stork	ety	Old English storc; related to Old High German storah, Old Norse storkr, Old English stearc stiff; from the stiff appearance of its legs; see #7stark 
stork	1.
	syl	stork
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any large wading bird of the family chiefly of warm regions of the Old World, having very long legs and a long stout pointed bill, and typically having a white-and-black plumage: order
stork	2.
	syl	stork
	pron	<stc:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon resembling the fairy swallow.
storksbill	0.
	syl	storks+bill
	pron	<1stc:ks2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various geraniaceous plants of the genus esp. ({common storksbill}) , having pink or reddish-purple flowers and fruits with a beaklike process.
storm	ety	Old English, related to Old Norse stormr, German Sturm; see #7stir %1
storm	1.a.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent weather condition of strong winds, rain, hail, thunder, lightning, blowing sand, snow, etc.
storm	1.b.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	storm signal;
	exam	2	storm sail.
storm	1.c.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	stormproof.
storm	2.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a violent gale of force 11 on the Beaufort scale.
storm	3.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent disturbance or quarrel.
storm	4.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a direct assault on a stronghold.
storm	5.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy discharge or rain, as of bullets or missiles.
storm	6.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {storm window}.
storm in a teacup	7.
	head	storm
	syl	storm in a teacup.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a violent fuss or disturbance over a trivial matter. U.S. equivalent: {tempest in a teapot}.
storm	8.a.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to capture or overrun by a violent assault.
storm	8.b.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	to overwhelm and enthral.
storm	9.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attack or assault (something) suddenly and violently.
storm	10.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be vociferously angry.
storm	11.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or rush violently or angrily.
storm	12.
	syl	storm
	pron	<stc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	with it as subject
	def	to rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning.
stormlike	sub
	head	storm
	syl	storm+2like
	pos	adj.
storm belt	0.
	syl	storm belt
	pos	n.
	def	an area of the earth's surface in which storms are frequent.
stormbound	0.
	syl	storm+bound
	pron	<1stc:m2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	detained or harassed by storms.
storm centre	1.
	syl	storm cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	the centre of a cyclonic storm, etc., where pressure is lowest.
storm centre	2.
	syl	storm cen+tre
	pos	n.
	def	the centre of any disturbance or trouble.
storm cloud	1.
	syl	storm cloud
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy dark cloud presaging rain or a storm.
storm cloud	2.
	syl	storm cloud
	pos	n.
	def	a herald of disturbance, anger, or violence.
	exam	1	the storm clouds of war.
storm-cock	0.
	syl	storm-cock
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {missel thrush}.
storm collar	0.
	syl	storm col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a high collar on a coat.
storm cone	0.
	syl	storm cone
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a canvas cone hoisted as a warning of high winds.
storm glass	0.
	syl	storm glass
	pos	n.
	def	a sealed tube containing a solution supposed to change in appearance according to the weather.
storm lantern	0.
	syl	storm lan+tern
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hurricane lamp}.
storm petrel	0.
	syl	storm pet+rel
	pos	n.
	def	any small petrel, such as the northern of the family typically having a dark plumage with paler underparts. Also called: {Mother Carey's chicken, stormy petrel}.
stormproof	0.
	syl	storm+proof
	pron	<1stc:m2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	withstanding or giving protection against storms.
storm-trooper	1.
	syl	storm-troop:er
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Nazi S.A.
storm-trooper	2.
	syl	storm-troop:er
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a force of shock troops.
storm warning	1.
	syl	storm warn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of lights, flags, etc., displayed at certain ports as a warning to shipping of an approaching storm.
storm warning	2.
	syl	storm warn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an announcement on radio or television of an approaching storm.
storm warning	3.
	syl	storm warn+ing
	pos	n.
	def	any warning of approaching danger or trouble.
storm window	0.
	syl	storm win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	an additional window fitted to the outside of an ordinary window to provide insulation against wind, cold, rain, etc.
stormier	infl
	head	stormy
	syl	storm:i+er
	pos	adj.
stormiest	infl
	head	stormy
	syl	storm:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stormy	1.
	syl	storm:y
	pron	<1stc:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by storms.
stormy	2.
	syl	storm:y
	pron	<1stc:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to, involving, or characterized by violent disturbance or emotional outburst.
stormily	sub
	head	stormy
	syl	storm:i+ly
	pos	adv.
storminess	sub
	head	stormy
	syl	storm:i+ness
	pos	n.
stormy petrel	1.
	syl	storm:y pet+rel
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {storm petrel}.
stormy petrel	2.
	syl	storm:y pet+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a person who brings or portends trouble.
Stornoway	0.
	syl	Stor+no+way
	pron	<1stc:n*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Scotland, on the E coast of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, administrative centre of the Western Isles. Pop.: 5266 (1971).
Storting	ety	C19: Norwegian, from stor great+ thing assembly
Storthing	alt
	head	Storting
	or	Storting
	syl	Stor+thing
	pron	<1stc:tiG>
	pos	n.
Storting	0.
	or	Storthing
	syl	Stor+ting
	pron	<1stc:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the parliament of Norway. See also {Lagting, Odelsting}.
story	ety	C13: from Anglo-French estorie, from Latin historia; see #7history 
stories	infl
	head	story
	syl	sto+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
story	H1.1.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a narration of a chain of events told or written in prose or verse.
story	H1.2.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {short story}. a piece of fiction, briefer and usually less detailed than a novel.
story	H1.3.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {story line}. the plot of a book, film, etc.
story	H1.4.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an event that could be the subject of a narrative.
story	H1.5.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a report or statement on a matter or event.
story	H1.6.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the event or material for such a report.
story	H1.7.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lie, fib, or untruth.
cut	8.
	head	story
	or	make a long story short
	syl	cut
	def	to leave out details in a narration.
quite another story now	9.
	head	story
	syl	quite another story now.
	def	things or circumstances have changed.
the same old story	10.
	head	story
	syl	the same old story.
	def	the familiar or regular course of events.
the story goes	11.
	head	story
	syl	the story goes.
	def	it is commonly said or believed.
stories	infl
	head	story
	syl	sto+ries
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
storying	infl
	head	story
	syl	sto+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
storied	infl
	head	story
	syl	sto+ried.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
story	H1.12.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate (a pot, wall, etc.) with scenes from history or legends.
story	H1.13.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to tell the story of.
stories	infl
	head	story
	syl	sto+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
story	H2.0.
	syl	sto+ry
	pron	<1stc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another spelling (esp. U.S.) of {storey}.
storybook	1.
	syl	sto:ry+book
	pron	<1stc:ri2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing stories, esp. for children. {~}
storybook	2.
	syl	sto:ry+book
	pron	<1stc:ri2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	unreal or fantastic.
	exam	1	a storybook world.
story line	0.
	syl	sto+ry line
	pos	n.
	def	the plot of a book, film, play, etc.
storyteller	1.
	syl	sto:ry+tell:er
	pron	<1stc:ri2tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tells stories.
storyteller	2.
	syl	sto:ry+tell:er
	pron	<1stc:ri2tel*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a liar.
storytelling	sub
	head	storyteller
	syl	sto:ry+2tell:ing
	pos	n. adj.
stoss	ety	German, from stossen to thrust
stoss	0.
	syl	stoss
	pron	<stos>, German <Sto:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the side of a hill, crag, etc.
	def	facing the onward flow of a glacier or the direction in which a former glacier flowed.
stot	ety	of obscure origin
stots	infl
	head	stot
	syl	stots
	pos	vb.
stotting	infl
	head	stot
	syl	stot+ting
	pos	vb.
stotted	infl
	head	stot
	syl	stot+ted.
	pos	vb.
stot	1.
	syl	stot
	pron	<stot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	to bounce or cause to bounce.
stot	2.
	syl	stot
	pron	<stot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	to stagger.
stotinka	ety	from Bulgarian; related to suto hundred
stotinki	infl
	head	stotinka
	syl	sto+tin+ki
	pron	<-ki>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stotinka	0.
	syl	sto+tin+ka
	pron	<sto1tiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bulgarian monetary unit worth one hundredth of a lev.
stotious	ety	of obscure origin; perhaps from #7stot 
stotious	0.
	syl	sto+tious
	pron	<1st*uS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Irish dialect.
	def	drunk; inebriated.
stotter	ety	from #7stot 
stotter	0.
	syl	stot+ter
	pron	<1stot*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect, chiefly Glasgow.
	def	a good-looking fashionably dressed young woman.
stound	ety	Old English stund; related to Old High German stunta period of time, hour
stound	1.
	syl	stound
	pron	<staund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete or Brit. dialect.
	def	a short while; instant.
stound	2.
	syl	stound
	pron	<staund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete or Brit. dialect.
	def	a pang or pain.
stoup	ety	C14 (in the sense: bucket): of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse staup beaker, Old English st*_eap flagon; see #7steep %1
stoop	alt
	head	stoup
	or	stoup
	syl	stoop
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
stoup	1.
	or	stoop
	syl	stoup
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a small basin for holy water.
stoup	2.
	or	stoop
	syl	stoup
	pron	<stu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a bucket or cup.
stour	ety	C14: from Old French estour armed combat, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German sturm #7storm 
stour	1.
	syl	stour
	pron	<stau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	turmoil or conflict.
stour	2.
	syl	stour
	pron	<stau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	dust, esp. a cloud of dust raised by the rapid movement of a person or thing.
Stourbridge	0.
	syl	Stour+bridge
	pron	<1stau*2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in W central England, in the West Midlands. Pop.: 54331 (1971).
stoush	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
	infl
	head	stoush
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
stoush	1.
	syl	stoush
	pron	<stauS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit or punch. {~}
stoush	2.
	syl	stoush
	pron	<stauS>
	pos	vb.
	def	fighting, violence, or a fight.
stout	ety	C14: from Old French estout bold, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German stolz proud, Middle Dutch stolt brave
stout	1.
	syl	stout
	pron	<staut>
	pos	adj.
	def	solidly built or corpulent.
stout	2.
	syl	stout
	pron	<staut>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	resolute or valiant.
	exam	1	stout fellow.
stout	3.
	syl	stout
	pron	<staut>
	pos	adj.
	def	strong, substantial, and robust.
a stout heart	4.
	head	stout
	syl	a stout heart.
	def	courage; resolution.
stout	5.
	syl	stout
	pron	<staut>
	pos	n.
	def	strong porter highly flavoured with malt.
stoutish	sub
	head	stout
	syl	stout+ish
	pos	adj.
stoutly	sub
	head	stout
	syl	stout+ly
	pos	adv.
stoutness	sub
	head	stout
	syl	stout+ness
	pos	n.
Stout	0.
	syl	Stout
	pron	<staut>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rob@.ert}. 1844-1930, New Zealand statesman, born in Scotland: prime minister of New Zealand (1884-87).
stouthearted	0.
	syl	stout+heart:ed
	pron	<2staut1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	valiant; brave.
stoutheartedly	sub
	head	stouthearted
	syl	stout+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
stoutheartedness	sub
	head	stouthearted
	syl	stout+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
stove	ety	Old English stofa bathroom; related to Old High German stuba steam room, Greek tuphos smoke
stove	H1.1.
	syl	stove
	pron	<st*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{cooker} (sense 1}).
stove	H1.2.
	syl	stove
	pron	<st*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	any heating apparatus, such as a kiln.
stove	H1.3.
	syl	stove
	pron	<st*uv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to process (ceramics, metalwork, etc.) by heating in a stove.
stove	H2.0.
	syl	stove
	pron	<st*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {stave}.
stove enamel	0.
	syl	stove e:nam+el
	pos	n.
	def	a type of enamel made heatproof by treatment in a stove.
stovepipe	1.
	syl	stove+pipe
	pron	<1st*uv2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe that serves as a flue to a stove.
stovepipe	2.
	syl	stove+pipe
	pron	<1st*uv2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stovepipe hat}. a man's tall silk hat.
stovepipes	0.
	syl	stove+pipes
	pron	<1st*uv2pIps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	tight trousers with narrow legs.
stover	ety	C14: shortened from #7estover 
stover	1.
	syl	stov+er
	pron	<1st*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	fodder.
stover	2.
	syl	stov+er
	pron	<1st*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	cornstalks used as fodder.
stow	ety	Old English st*_owian to keep, hold back, from st*_ow a place; related to Old High German stouwen to accuse, Gothic st*_ojan to judge, Old Slavonic staviti to place
stow	1.
	syl	stow
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to pack or store.
stow	2.
	syl	stow
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill by packing.
stow	3.
	syl	stow
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to pack or put away (cargo, sails and other gear, etc.).
stow	4.
	syl	stow
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have enough room for.
stow	5.
	syl	stow
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	to cease from.
	exam	1	stow your noise&!
	exam	2	stow it&!
John	infl
	head	Stow
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Stow	0.
	syl	Stow
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1525-1605, English antiquary, noted for his (1598; 1603).
stowage	1.
	syl	stow+age
	pron	<1st*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	space, room, or a charge for stowing goods.
stowage	2.
	syl	stow+age
	pron	<1st*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of stowing or the state of being stowed.
stowage	3.
	syl	stow+age
	pron	<1st*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is stowed.
stowaway	1.
	syl	stow+a:way
	pron	<1st*u*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hides aboard a vehicle, ship, or aircraft in order to gain free passage.
stow away	infl
	head	stowaway
	syl	stow a:way.
	pos	vb.
stowaway	2.
	syl	stow+a:way
	pron	<1st*u*2wA>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel in such a way.
Harriet Elizabeth Beecher	infl
	head	Stowe
	syl	Har:ri:et E:liz:a:beth Beech:er.
	pos	n.
Stowe	0.
	syl	Stowe
	pron	<st*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-96, U.S. writer, whose best-selling novel (1852) contributed to the antislavery cause.
STP	ety	from Latin: Sanctae Theologiae Professor 
STP	ety	from humorous reference to the extra power resulting from scientifically treated petroleum
STP	1.
	syl	S.T.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Trademark.
	def	scientifically treated petroleum: an oil substitute promising renewed power for an internal-combustion engine.
STP	2.
	syl	S.T.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {NTP} standard temperature and pressure: standard conditions of 0?%C temperature and 101.325 kPa (760 mmHg) pressure.
STP	3.
	syl	S.T.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Professor of Sacred Theology.
STP	4.
	syl	S.T.P.
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	a synthetic hallucinogenic drug related to mescaline.
str	1.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	steamer.
str	2.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	straight.
str	3.a.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	strings.
str	3.b.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	stringed.
str	4.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	strait.
str	5.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	street.
str	6.
	syl	str.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	stroke oar.
strabismus	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek strabismos, from strabizein to squint, from strabos cross-eyed
strabismus	0.
	syl	stra+bis+mus
	pron	<str*1bizm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	abnormal parallel alignment of one or both eyes, characterized by a turning inwards or outwards from the nose: caused by paralysis of an eye muscle, etc. Also called: {squint}.
strabismal	sub
	head	strabismus
	syl	stra+1bis+mal
	pos	adj.
strabismic	sub
	head	strabismus
	or	strabismical
	syl	stra+1bis+mic
	pos	adj.
strabismical	sub
	head	strabismus
	or	strabismic
	syl	stra+1bis+mi+cal
	pos	adj.
Strabo	0.
	syl	Stra:bo
	pron	<1strAb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	??63 #7b.c. -??23 #7a.d., Greek geographer and historian, noted for his
strabotomy	ety	C19: from French strabotomie, from Greek strabos squinting+-#7tomy 
strabotomies	infl
	head	strabotomy
	syl	stra+bot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strabotomy	0.
	syl	stra+bot:o+my
	pron	<str*1bot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a former method of treating strabismus by surgical division of one or more muscles of the eye.
(Giles) Lytton	infl
	head	Strachey
	syl	(Giles) Lyt:ton.
	pos	n.
Strachey	0.
	syl	Stra:chey
	pron	<1strACi>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1932, English biographer and critic, best known for (1918) and (1921).
straddle	ety	C16: frequentative formed from obsolete strad- (Old English strode) , past stem of #7stride 
straddle	1.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have one leg, part, or support on each side of.
straddle	2.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to be in favour of both sides of (something).
straddle	3.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to stand, walk, or sit with the legs apart.
straddle	4.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread (the legs) apart.
straddle	5.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Gunnery.
	def	to fire a number of shots slightly beyond and slightly short of (a target) to determine the correct range.
straddle	6.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	in poker, of the second player after the dealer
	def	to double the ante before looking at one's cards.
straddle	7.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or position of straddling.
straddle	8.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommittal attitude or stand.
straddle	9.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	a contract or option permitting its purchaser either to sell securities to or buy securities from the maker of the contract within a specified period of time. It is a combination of a put and a call option. Compare {{spread} (sense 24c.}).
straddle	10.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Athletics.
	def	a high-jumping technique in which the body is parallel with the bar and the legs straddle it at the highest point of the jump.
straddle	11.
	syl	strad+dle
	pron	<1str@dL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in poker
	def	the stake put up after the ante in poker by the second player after the dealer.
straddler	sub
	head	straddle
	syl	strad+dler
	pos	n.
straddlingly	sub
	head	straddle
	syl	strad+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
Antonio	infl
	head	Stradivari
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tc:njo>
	pos	n.
Stradivari	0.
	syl	Stra:di:va:ri
	pron	<2str@di1va:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	??1644-1737, Italian violin maker.
Stradivarius	0.
	syl	Strad:i+var+i:us
	pron	<2str@di1va:ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of violins manufactured by Antonio Stradivari or his family. Often shortened to (informal) {Strad}.
strafe	ety	C20: from German strafen to punish
strafe	1.
	syl	strafe
	pron	<strAf>, <stra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bombard (troops, etc.) from the air.
strafe	2.
	syl	strafe
	pron	<strAf>, <stra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to punish harshly.
strafe	3.
	syl	strafe
	pron	<strAf>, <stra:f>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an act or instance of strafing.
strafer	sub
	head	strafe
	syl	straf+er
	pos	n.
Thomas Wentworth	infl
	head	Strafford
	syl	Thom:as Went:worth
	pos	n.
Strafford	0.
	syl	Straf:ford
	pron	<1str@f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	Earl of. 1593-1641, English statesman. As lord deputy of Ireland (1632-39) and a chief adviser to Charles I, he was a leading proponent of the king's absolutist rule. He was impeached by Parliament and executed.
straggle	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; perhaps related to #7strake and #7stretch 
straggle	1.
	syl	strag+gle
	pron	<1str@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go, come, or spread in a rambling or irregular way; stray.
straggle	2.
	syl	strag+gle
	pron	<1str@gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to linger behind or wander from a main line or part.
straggler	sub
	head	straggle
	syl	strag+gler
	pos	n.
stragglingly	sub
	head	straggle
	syl	strag+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
straggly	sub
	head	straggle
	syl	strag+gly
	pos	adj.
straight	ety	C14: from the past participle of streccan to #7stretch 
straight	1.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not curved or crooked; continuing in the same direction without deviating.
straight	2.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	straightforward, outright, or candid.
	exam	1	a straight rejection.
straight	3.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	even, level, or upright in shape or position.
straight	4.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	in keeping with the facts; accurate.
straight	5.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	honest, respectable, or reliable.
straight	6.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	accurate or logical.
	exam	1	straight reasoning.
straight	7.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuous; uninterrupted.
straight	8.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of an alcoholic drink
	def	undiluted; neat.
straight	9.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not crisp, kinked, or curly.
	exam	1	straight hair.
straight	10.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	correctly arranged; orderly.
straight	11.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a play, acting style, etc.
	def	straightforward or serious.
straight	12.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Journalism. of a story, article, etc.
	def	giving the facts without unnecessary embellishment.
straight	13.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	sold at a fixed unit price irrespective of the quantity sold.
straight	14.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Boxing. of a blow, etc.
	def	delivered with an unbent arm.
	exam	1	a straight left.
straight	15.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the cylinders of an internal-combustion engine
	def	in line, rather than in a V-formation or in some other arrangement.
	exam	1	a straight eight.
straight	16.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang word for {heterosexual}.
straight	17.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	no longer owing or being owed something.
	exam	1	if you buy the next round we'll be straight.
straight	18.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	conventional in views, customs, appearance, etc.
straight	19.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a straight line or direct course.
straight	20.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	immediately; at once.
	exam	1	he came straight back.
straight	21.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an even, level, or upright position.
straight	22.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	without cheating, lying, or unreliability.
	exam	1	tell it to me straight.
straight	23.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	continuously; uninterruptedly.
straight	24.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	without discount regardless of the quantity sold.
straight	25.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	frankly; candidly.
	exam	1	he told me straight out.
go straight	26.
	head	straight
	syl	go straight.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reform after having been dishonest or a criminal.
straight	27.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being straight.
straight	28.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a straight line, form, part, or position.
straight	29.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a straight part of a racetrack. U.S. name: {straightaway}.
straight	30.a.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	def	five cards that are in sequence irrespective of suit.
straight	30.b.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand containing such a sequence.
straight	30.c.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a straight flush.
straight	31.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a conventional person.
straight	32.
	syl	straight
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cigarette containing only tobacco, without drugs.
straightly	sub
	head	straight
	syl	straight+ly
	pos	adv.
straightness	sub
	head	straight
	syl	straight+ness
	pos	n.
straight and narrow	0.
	syl	straight and nar+row
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the proper, honest, and moral path of behaviour.
straight angle	0.
	syl	straight an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	an angle of 180?%.
straight-arm	1.
	syl	straight-arm
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rugby. of a tackle
	def	performed with the arm fully extended.
straight-arm	2.
	syl	straight-arm
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ward off (an opponent) with the arm outstretched.
straight arm lift	0.
	syl	straight arm lift
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling attack, in which a wrestler twists his opponent's arm against the joint and lifts him by it, often using his shoulder as a fulcrum.
straightaway	1.
	syl	straight+a:way
	pron	<2strAt*1wA>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	at once.
straightaway	2.
	syl	straight+a:way
	pron	<2strAt*1wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the U.S. word for {straight} (sense 29).
straight bat	1.
	syl	straight bat
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a bat held vertically.
straight bat	2.
	syl	straight bat
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	honest or honourable behaviour.
straight chain	0.
	syl	straight chain
	pos	n.
	def	an open chain of atoms in a molecule with no attached side chains. Compare {branched chain}.
straight chair	0.
	syl	straight chair
	pos	n.
	def	a straight-backed side chair.
straightedge	0.
	syl	straight+edge
	pron	<1strAt2eJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff strip of wood or metal with one edge straight and true, used for ruling straight lines.
straightedged	sub
	head	straightedge
	syl	straight+2edged
	pos	adj.
straighten	1.
	syl	straight+en
	pron	<1strAtN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up or out
	def	to make or become straight.
straighten	2.
	syl	straight+en
	pron	<1strAtN>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up or out
	def	to make neat or tidy.
	exam	1	straighten your desk.
straightener	sub
	head	straighten
	syl	straight+en+er
	pos	n.
straighten out	1.
	syl	straight+en out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become less complicated or confused.
	exam	1	the situation will straighten out.
straighten out	2.
	syl	straight+en out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to reform or become reformed.
straighten up	1.
	syl	straight+en up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to become or cause to become erect.
straighten up	2.
	syl	straight+en up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to reform or become reformed.
straight face	0.
	syl	straight face
	pos	n.
	def	a serious facial expression, esp. one that conceals the impulse to laugh.
straight-faced	sub
	head	straight face
	syl	straight-1faced
	pos	adj.
straight fight	0.
	syl	straight fight
	pos	n.
	def	a contest between two candidates only.
straight flush	0.
	syl	straight flush
	pos	n.
	usage	in poker
	def	five consecutive cards of the same suit.
straightforward	1.
	syl	straight+for:ward
	pron	<2strAt1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	honest, frank, or simple.
straightforward	2.
	syl	straight+for:ward
	pron	<2strAt1fc:w*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly Brit. of a task, etc.
	def	simple; easy.
straightforward	3.
	syl	straight+for:ward
	pron	<2strAt1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in a straight course.
straightforwardly	sub
	head	straightforward
	syl	straight+1for:ward+ly
	pos	adv.
straightforwardness	sub
	head	straightforward
	syl	straight+1for:ward+ness
	pos	n.
straightjacket	0.
	syl	straight+jack:et
	pron	<1strAt2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {straitjacket}.
straight joint	0.
	syl	straight joint
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical joint in brickwork that is directly above a vertical joint in the course below.
straight-laced	0.
	syl	straight-laced
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {strait-laced}.
straight-line	1.
	syl	straight-line
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a machine
	def	having components that are arranged in a row or that move in a straight line when in operation.
straight-line	2.
	syl	straight-line
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a method of depreciation whereby equal charges are made against gross profit for each year of an asset's expected life.
straight man	0.
	syl	straight man
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary actor who acts as stooge to a comedian.
straight off	0.
	syl	straight off
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	without deliberation or hesitation.
	exam	1	tell me the answer straight off.
straight-out	1.
	syl	straight-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	complete; thorough?!going.
straight-out	2.
	syl	straight-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	frank or honest.
straight razor	0.
	syl	straight ra+zor
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{cutthroat} (sense 2}).
straight ticket	0.
	syl	straight tick+et
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a ballot for all the candidates of one and only one political party. Compare {split ticket}.
straightway	0.
	syl	straight+way
	pron	<1strAt2wA>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	at once.
strain	ety	C13: from Old French estreindre to press together, from Latin stringere to bind tightly
strain	H1.1.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or be drawn taut; stretch tight.
strain	H1.2.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exert, tax, or use (resources) to the utmost extent.
strain	H1.3.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to injure or damage or be injured or damaged by overexertion.
	exam	1	he strained himself.
strain	H1.4.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deform or be deformed as a result of a stress.
strain	H1.5.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make intense or violent efforts; strive.
strain	H1.6.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject or be subjected to mental tension or stress.
strain	H1.7.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pour or pass (a substance) or (of a substance) to be poured or passed through a sieve, filter, or strainer.
strain	H1.8.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw off or remove (one part of a substance or mixture from another) by or as if by filtering.
strain	H1.9.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clasp tightly; hug.
strain	H1.10.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to force or constrain.
strain	H1.11.a.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to push, pull, or work with violent exertion (upon).
strain	H1.11.b.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strive (for).
strain	H1.11.c.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to balk or scruple (from).
strain	H1.12.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of straining.
strain	H1.13.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the damage resulting from excessive exertion.
strain	H1.14.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an intense physical or mental effort.
strain	H1.15.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music. (often pl.
	def	a theme, melody, or tune.
strain	H1.16.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a great demand on the emotions, resources, etc.
strain	H1.17.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the change in dimension of a body under load expressed as the ratio of the total deflection or change in dimension to the original unloaded dimension. It may be a ratio of lengths, areas, or volumes.
strainingly	sub
	head	strain
	syl	strain+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
strain	ety	Old English str*_eon; related to Old High German gistriuni gain, Latin struere to #7construct 
strain	H2.1.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the main body of descendants from one ancestor.
strain	H2.2.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of organisms within a species or variety, distinguished by one or more minor characteristics.
strain	H2.3.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of bacterium or fungus, esp. one used for a culture.
strain	H2.4.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a streak; trace.
strain	H2.5.
	syl	strain
	pron	<strAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a kind, type, or sort.
strained	1.
	syl	strained
	pron	<strAnd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an action, performance, etc.
	def	not natural or spontaneous.
strained	2.
	syl	strained
	pron	<strAnd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an atmosphere, relationship, etc.
	def	not relaxed; tense.
strainedness	sub
	head	strained
	syl	strained+ness
	pos	n.
strainer	1.
	syl	strain+er
	pron	<1strAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sieve used for straining sauces, vegetables, tea, etc.
strainer	2.
	syl	strain+er
	pron	<1strAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gauze or simple filter used to strain liquids.
strain hardening	0.
	syl	strain hard+en+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a process in which a metal is permanently deformed in order to increase its resistance to further deformation.
beam	alt
	head	straining piece
	or	straining piece
	syl	beam
	pos	n.
straining piece	0.
	or	beam
	syl	strain+ing piece
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal tie beam that connects the top of two queen posts of a roof truss.
strait	ety	C13: from Old French estreit narrow, from Latin strictus constricted, from stringere to bind tightly
strait	1.a.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow channel of the sea linking two larger areas of sea.
strait	1.b.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. as part of a name
	exam	1	the Strait of Gibraltar.
strait	2.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a position of acute difficulty (often in the phrase {in dire} {desperate straits}) .
strait	3.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a narrow place or passage.
strait	4.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	of spaces, etc.
	def	affording little room.
strait	5.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	of circumstances, etc.
	def	limiting or difficult.
strait	6.
	syl	strait
	pron	<strAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	severe, strict, or scrupulous.
straitly	sub
	head	strait
	syl	strait+ly
	pos	adv.
straitness	sub
	head	strait
	syl	strait+ness
	pos	n.
straiten	1.
	syl	strait+en
	pron	<1strAtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to embarrass or distress, esp. financially.
straiten	2.
	syl	strait+en
	pron	<1strAtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to limit, confine, or restrict.
straiten	3.
	syl	strait+en
	pron	<1strAtN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make or become narrow.
straightjacket	alt
	head	straitjacket
	or	straitjacket
	syl	straight+jack:et
	pron	<1strAt2J@kit>
	pos	n.
straitjacket	0.
	or	straightjacket
	syl	strait+jack:et
	pron	<1strAt2J@kit>
	pos	n.
	def	a jacket made of strong canvas material with long sleeves for binding the arms of violent prisoners or mental patients.
straight-laced	alt
	head	strait-laced
	or	strait-laced
	syl	straight-laced
	pos	adj.
strait-laced	0.
	or	straight-laced
	syl	strait-laced
	pos	adj.
	def	prudish or puritanical.
Straits Settlements	0.
	syl	Straits Set+tle+ments
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a British crown colony of SE Asia that included Singapore, Penang, Malacca, Labuan, and some smaller islands.
strake	ety	C14: related to Old English streccan to #7stretch 
strake	1.a.
	syl	strake
	pron	<strAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved metal plate forming part of the metal rim on a wooden wheel.
strake	1.b.
	syl	strake
	pron	<strAk>
	pos	n.
	def	any metal plate let into a rubber tyre.
strake	2.
	syl	strake
	pron	<strAk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {streak}. one of a continuous range of planks or plates forming the side of a vessel.
Stralsund	0.
	syl	Stral+sund
	pron	German <1Stra:lzunt>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N East Germany, on a strait of the Baltic: one of the leading towns of the Hanseatic League. Pop.: 72138 (1972 est.).
stramonium	ety	C17: from New Latin, of uncertain origin
stramonium	1.
	syl	stra+mo+ni:um
	pron	<str*1m*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of the dried leaves and flowers of the thorn apple, containing hyoscyamine and used as a drug to treat nervous disorders.
stramonium	2.
	syl	stra+mo+ni:um
	pron	<str*1m*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{thorn apple} (sense 1}).
strand	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse str*"ond side, Middle High German strant beach, Latin sternere to spread
strand	H1.1.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to leave or drive (ships, fish, etc.) aground or ashore or (of ships or the like) to be left or driven ashore.
strand	H1.2.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to leave helpless, as without transport or money, etc.
strand	H1.3.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a shore or beach.
strand	H1.4.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a foreign country.
strand	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
strand	H2.1.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of or one of the individual fibres or threads of string, wire, etc., that form a rope, cable, etc.
strand	H2.2.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a single length of string, hair, wool, wire, etc.
strand	H2.3.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a string of pearls or beads.
strand	H2.4.
	syl	strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (a rope, cable, etc.) by winding strands together.
Sthe	infl
	head	Strand
	syl	Sthe.
	pos	n.
Strand	0.
	syl	Strand
	pron	<str@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in W central London, parallel to the Thames: famous for its hotels and theatres.
Strandloper	ety	C19: from Afrikaans strand beach+ loper walker
Strandloper	0.
	syl	Strand+lop+er
	pron	<1strant2lu*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an extinct tribe of Hottentots or Bushmen who lived on sea food gathered on the beaches of southern Africa.
strange	ety	C13: from Old French estrange, from Latin extr*_aneus foreign; see #7extra?!neous 
strange	1.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	odd, unusual, or extraordinary in appearance, effect, manner, etc.; peculiar.
strange	2.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	not known, seen, or experienced before; unfamiliar.
	exam	1	a strange land.
strange	3.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	not easily explained.
	exam	1	a strange phenomenon.
strange	4.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	inexperienced (in) or unaccustomed (to).
	exam	1	strange to a task.
strange	5.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of one's own kind, locality, etc.; alien; foreign.
strange	6.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	shy; distant; reserved.
strange to say	7.
	head	strange
	syl	strange to say.
	def	it is unusual or suprising that.
strange	8.
	syl	strange
	pron	<strAnJ>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	in a strange manner.
strangely	sub
	head	strange
	syl	strange+ly
	pos	adv.
strangeness	1.
	syl	strange+ness
	pron	<1strAnJnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being strange.
strangeness	2.
	syl	strange+ness
	pron	<1strAnJnis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a property of certain elementary particles, characterized by a quantum number ({strangeness number}) conserved in strong but not in weak interactions.
strange particle	0.
	syl	strange par+ti+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an elementary particle having a nonzero strangeness number.
stranger	1.
	syl	stran+ger
	pron	<1strAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	any person whom one does not know.
stranger	2.
	syl	stran+ger
	pron	<1strAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is new to a particular locality, from another region, town, etc.
stranger	3.
	syl	stran+ger
	pron	<1strAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a guest or visitor.
stranger	4.
	syl	stran+ger
	pron	<1strAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	a person who is unfamiliar (with) or new (to) something.
	exam	1	he is no stranger to computers.
stranger	5.
	syl	stran+ger
	pron	<1strAnJ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who is neither party nor privy to a transaction.
little stranger	6.
	head	stranger
	syl	little stranger.
	qual	Jocular.
	def	a new-born child.
stranger's gallery	0.
	syl	stran+ger's gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {public gallery}.
strangle	ety	C13: via Old French, ultimately from Greek strangal*_e a halter
strangle	1.
	syl	stran+gle
	pron	<1str@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill by compressing the windpipe; throttle.
strangle	2.
	syl	stran+gle
	pron	<1str@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or inhibit the growth or development of.
	exam	1	to strangle originality.
strangle	3.
	syl	stran+gle
	pron	<1str@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress (an utterance) by or as if by swallowing suddenly.
	exam	1	to strangle a cry.
strangler	sub
	head	strangle
	syl	stran+gler
	pos	n.
stranglehold	1.
	syl	stran:gle+hold
	pron	<1str@GgL2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler's arms are pressed against his opponent's windpipe. See also {Japanese stranglehold}.
stranglehold	2.
	syl	stran:gle+hold
	pron	<1str@GgL2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	complete power or control over a person or situation.
strangles	0.
	syl	stran+gles
	pron	<1str@GgLz>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute bacterial disease of horses caused by infection with characterized by inflammation of the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. Also called: {equine distemper}.
strangulate	1.
	syl	stran+gu+late
	pron	<1str@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to constrict (a hollow organ, vessel, etc.) so as to stop the natural flow of air, blood, etc., through it.
strangulate	2.
	syl	stran+gu+late
	pron	<1str@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {strangle}.
strangulation	sub
	head	strangulate
	syl	stran+gu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
strangury	ety	C14: from Latin strang*_uria, from Greek, from stranx a drop squeezed out+ ouron urine
strangury	0.
	syl	stran+gu+ry
	pron	<1str@Ggjuri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	painful excretion of urine, drop by drop, caused by muscular spasms of the urinary tract.
Stranraer	0.
	syl	Stran+raer
	pron	<str@n1ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW Scotland, in W Dumfries and Galloway region: fishing port with a steamer service to Northern Ireland. Pop.: 9853 (1971).
strap	ety	C16: variant of #7strop 
strap	1.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a long strip of leather or similar material, for binding trunks, baggage, or other objects.
strap	2.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip of leather or similar material used for carrying, lifting, or holding.
strap	3.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop of leather, rubber, etc., suspended from the roof in a bus or train for standing passengers to hold on to.
strap	4.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a razor strop.
the strap	5.
	head	strap
	syl	the strap.
	def	a beating with a strap as a punishment.
strap	6.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {shoulder strap}.
straps	infl
	head	strap
	syl	straps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
strapping	infl
	head	strap
	syl	strap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
strapped	infl
	head	strap
	syl	strapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
strap	7.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tie or bind with a strap.
strap	8.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat with a strap.
strap	9.
	syl	strap
	pron	<str@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sharpen with a strap or strop.
straphanger	0.
	syl	strap+hang:er
	pron	<1str@p2h@G*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a passenger in a bus, train, etc., who has to travel standing, esp. by holding on to a strap.
straphanging	sub
	head	straphanger
	syl	strap+2hang:ing
	pos	n.
strap hinge	0.
	syl	strap hinge
	pos	n.
	def	a hinge with a long leaf or flap attached to the face of a door, gate, etc.
strapless	0.
	syl	strap+less
	pron	<1str@plis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman's formal dress, brassiere, etc.
	def	without straps over the shoulders.
strap-oil	0.
	syl	strap-oil
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a beating.
strappado	ety	C16: from French strapade, from Italian strappare to tug sharply, probably of Germanic origin; related to German (dialect) strapfen to make taut
strappadoes	infl
	head	strappado
	syl	strap+pa+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strappado	0.
	syl	strap+pa+do
	pron	<str*1pAd*u>, <-1pa:->
	pos	n.
	def	a system of torture in which a victim was hoisted by a rope tied to his wrists and then allowed to drop until his fall was suddenly checked by the rope.
strapped	0.
	syl	strapped
	pron	<str@pt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	badly in need (of money); penniless.
strapper	0.
	syl	strap+per
	pron	<1str@p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a strapping person.
strapping	0.
	syl	strap+ping
	pron	<1str@piG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	tall and sturdy.
strap work	0.
	syl	strap work
	pos	n.
	qual	Architecture.
	def	decorative work resembling interlacing straps.
Strasbourg	0.
	syl	Stras+bourg
	pron	French <stras1bu:r>, English <1str@zbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE France, on the Rhine: the chief French inland port; under German rule (1870-1918); university (1567); seat of the Council of Europe and of the European Parliament. Pop.: 257303 (1975). German name: {Strass+burg} (#!#stra$:sb$urk).
strass	ety	C19: German, named after J. Strasser, 18th-century German jeweller who invented it
strass	0.
	syl	strass
	pron	<str@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jewellery.
	def	another word for {{paste} (sense 6}).
strata	0.
	syl	stra+ta
	pron	<1stra:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {stratum.#eUsage}. In careful usage, is the standard plural of and is not treated as a singular noun.
stratagem	ety	C15: ultimately from Greek strat*_egos a general, from stratos an army+ agein to lead
stratagem	0.
	syl	strat:a+gem
	pron	<1str@tiJ*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan or trick, esp. one to deceive an enemy.
strategical	alt
	head	strategic
	or	strategic
	syl	stra+te:gi+cal
	pos	adj.
strategic	1.
	or	strategical
	syl	stra+te:gic
	pron	<str*1tEJik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of strategy.
strategic	2.
	or	strategical
	syl	stra+te:gic
	pron	<str*1tEJik>
	pos	adj.
	def	important to a strategy or to strategy in general.
strategically	sub
	head	strategic
	syl	stra+1te:gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
strategics	0.
	syl	stra+te:gics
	pron	<str*1tEJiks>
	pos	n.
	def	strategy, esp. in a military sense.
strategist	0.
	syl	strat+e:gist
	pron	<1str@tiJist>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialist or expert in strategy.
strategy	ety	C17: from French strat*'egie, from Greek strat*_egia function of a general; see #7stratagem 
strategies	infl
	head	strategy
	syl	strat+e:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strategy	1.
	syl	strat+e:gy
	pron	<1str@tiJi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or science of the planning and conduct of a war.
strategy	2.
	syl	strat+e:gy
	pron	<1str@tiJi>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or art of using stratagems, as in politics, business, etc.
strategy	3.
	syl	strat+e:gy
	pron	<1str@tiJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan or stratagem.
Stratford-upon-Avon	alt
	head	Stratford-on-Avon
	or	Stratford-on-Avon
	syl	Strat:ford-up:on-A:von
	pron	<1str@tf*d>
	pos	n.
Stratford-on-Avon	0.
	or	Stratford-upon-Avon
	syl	Strat:ford-on-A:von
	pron	<1str@tf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in central England, in SW Warwickshire on the River Avon: the birthplace and burial place of William Shakespeare and home of the Royal Shakespeare Company; tourist centre. Pop.: 19449 (1971).
strath	ety	C16: from Gaelic; compare Irish srath, Welsh ystrad 
strath	0.
	syl	strath
	pron	<str@T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a broad valley or glen.
Strathclyde	0.
	syl	Strath+clyde
	pron	<2str@T1klId>
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in W Scotland, formed in 1975 from Renfrew, Lanark, Bute, Dunbarton, and parts of Argyll, Ayr, and Stirling. Administrative centre: Glasgow. Pop.: 2488643 (1976 est.). Area: 13727 sq. km (5300 sq. miles).
strathspey	0.
	syl	strath+spey
	pron	<2str@T1spA>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow Scottish reel with gliding steps.
strati-	0.
	syl	strat:i-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating stratum or strata.
	exam	1	stratiform;
	exam	2	stratigraphy.
straticulate	ety	C19: from New Latin str*_aticulum (unattested), diminutive of Latin str*_atum something strewn; see #7stratus 
straticulate	0.
	syl	stra+tic:u+late
	pron	<str*1tikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rock formation
	def	composed of very thin even strata.
straticulation	sub
	head	straticulate
	syl	stra+2tic:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
stratification	1.
	syl	strat:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2str@tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of sedimentary rocks in distinct layers (strata), each layer representing the sediment deposited over a specific period.
stratification	2.
	syl	strat:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2str@tifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stratifying or state of being stratified. &- {strat@.i+fi+#!ca+tion+al}
stratificational grammar	0.
	syl	strat:i+fi+ca+tion+al gram+mar
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a theory of grammar analysing language in terms of several structural strata or layers with different syntactic rules.
stratiform	1.
	syl	strat:i+form
	pron	<1str@ti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks
	def	occurring as or arranged in strata.
stratiform	2.
	syl	strat:i+form
	pron	<1str@ti2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	resembling a stratus cloud.
stratify	ety	C17: from French stratifier, from New Latin stratific*_are, from Latin #7stratum 
stratifies	infl
	head	stratify
	syl	strat:i+fies
	pos	vb.
stratifying	infl
	head	stratify
	syl	strat:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
stratified	infl
	head	stratify
	syl	strat:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
stratify	1.
	syl	strat:i+fy
	pron	<1str@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed in layers or strata.
stratify	2.
	syl	strat:i+fy
	pron	<1str@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to preserve or render fertile (seeds) by storing between layers of sand or earth.
stratify	3.
	syl	strat:i+fy
	pron	<1str@ti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	to divide (a society) into horizontal status groups or (of a society) to develop such groups.
stratigraphy	1.
	syl	stra+tig+ra+phy
	pron	<str*1tigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the composition, relative positions, etc., of rock strata in order to determine their geological history. Abbrev.: {stratig}.
stratigraphy	2.
	syl	stra+tig+ra+phy
	pron	<str*1tigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a vertical section through the earth showing the relative positions of the human artefacts and therefore the chronology of successive levels of occupation.
stratigrapher	sub
	head	stratigraphy
	or	stratigraphist
	syl	stra+tig+ra+pher
	pron	<str*1tigr*f*>
	pos	n.
stratigraphist	sub
	head	stratigraphy
	or	stratigrapher
	syl	stra+tig+ra+phist
	pron	<str*1tigr*fist>
	pos	n.
stratigraphic	sub
	head	stratigraphy
	or	stratigraphical
	syl	strat:i+graph+ic
	pron	<2str@ti1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
stratigraphical	sub
	head	stratigraphy
	or	stratigraphic
	syl	strat:i+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
strato-	0.
	syl	strat:o-
	exam	1	combining form.
strato-	1.
	syl	strat:o-
	def	denoting stratus.
	exam	1	stratocumulus.
strato-	2.
	syl	strat:o-
	def	denoting the stratosphere.
	exam	1	stratopause.
stratocracy	ety	C17: from Greek stratos an army+-#7cracy 
stratocracies	infl
	head	stratocracy
	syl	stra+toc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stratocracy	0.
	syl	stra+toc+ra+cy
	pron	<str*1tokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	military rule.
stratocrat	sub
	head	stratocracy
	syl	strat:o+crat
	pron	<1str@t*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
stratocratic	sub
	head	stratocracy
	syl	strat:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2str@t*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
stratocumuli	infl
	head	stratocumulus
	syl	strat:o+cu+mu+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stratocumulus	0.
	syl	strat:o+cu+mu+lus
	pron	<2strAt*u1kju:mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a uniform stretch of cloud containing dark grey globular masses.
stratopause	0.
	syl	strat:o+pause
	pron	<1str@t*2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the transitional zone of maximum temperature between the stratosphere and the mesosphere.
stratosphere	0.
	syl	strat:o+sphere
	pron	<1str@t*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmospheric layer lying between the troposphere and the mesosphere, in which temperature generally increases with height.
stratospheric	sub
	head	stratosphere
	or	stratospherical
	syl	strat:o+spher+ic
	pron	<2str@t*1sferik>
	pos	adj.
stratospherical	sub
	head	stratosphere
	or	stratospheric
	syl	strat:o+1spher:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stratum	ety	C16: via New Latin from Latin: something strewn, from sternere to scatter
strata	infl
	head	stratum
	or	stratums
	syl	stra+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stratums	infl
	head	stratum
	or	strata
	syl	stra+tums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stratum	1.
	syl	stra+tum
	pron	<1stra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any of the distinct layers into which sedimentary rocks are divided.
stratum	2.
	syl	stra+tum
	pron	<1stra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a single layer of tissue or cells.
stratum	3.
	syl	stra+tum
	pron	<1stra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of any material, esp. one of several parallel layers.
stratum	4.
	syl	stra+tum
	pron	<1stra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of ocean or atmosphere either naturally or arbitrarily demarcated.
stratum	5.
	syl	stra+tum
	pron	<1stra:t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a level of a social hierarchy that is distinguished according to such criteria as educational achievement or caste status.
stratal	sub
	head	stratum
	syl	stra+tal
	pos	adj.
stratus	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: strewn, from sternere to extend
strati	infl
	head	stratus
	syl	stra+ti
	pron	<-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stratus	0.
	syl	stra+tus
	pron	<1strAt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey layer cloud. Compare {{cirrus} (sense 1}), {cumulus}.
Oscar	infl
	head	Straus
	syl	Os:car
	pron	<cs1ka:r>
	pos	n.
Straus	0.
	syl	Straus
	pron	<straus>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1954, French composer, born in Austria, noted for such operettas as (1907) and (1908).
David Friedrich	1.
	head	Strauss
	syl	Da:vid Frie:drich
	pron	<1da:fit> <1frEdri*,c>
	def	1808-74, German Protestant theologian: in his (1835-36) he treated the supernatural elements of the story as myth.
Johann	2.
	head	Strauss
	syl	Jo:hann
	pron	<1jo:han>
	def	1804-49, Austrian com?!pos?!er, noted for his waltzes.
Strauss	3.
	syl	Strauss
	pron	<straus>, German <Straus>
	pos	n.
	def	his son, {Jo@.hann}, called the 1825-99, Austrian composer, whose works include (1867) and the operetta (1874).
Richard	4.
	head	Strauss
	syl	Ri:chard
	pron	<1ri*,cart>
	def	1864-1949, German composer, noted esp. for his symphonic poems, including (1889) and (1895), his operas, such as (1909) and (1911), and his (1948).
stravaig	ety	C19: perhaps a variant of obsolete extravage, from Medieval Latin extr*_avag*_ar*_i, from vag*_ar*_i to wander
stravaig	0.
	syl	stra+vaig
	pron	<str*1vAg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to wander aimlessly.
Igor Fyodorovich	infl
	head	Stravinsky
	syl	I:gor Fyo:do:ro:vich
	pron	<1ig*rj> <1fjcd*r*viC>
	pos	n.
Stravinsky	0.
	syl	Stra:vin:sky
	pron	Russian <stra1vinskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1971, U.S. composer, born in Russia. He created ballet scores, such as (1910), (1911), and (1913), for Diaghilev. These were followed by neoclassical works, including (1927) and the (1930). The 1950s saw him reconciled to serial techniques, which he employed in such works as the (1955), the ballet (1957), and (1966).
straw	ety	Old English streaw; related to Old Norse str*_a, Old Frisian str*_e, Old High German str*_o; see #7strew 
straw	H1.1.a.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	stalks of threshed grain, esp. of wheat, rye, oats, or barley, used in plaiting hats, baskets, etc., or as fodder.
straw	H1.1.b.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a straw hat.
straw	H1.2.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a single dry or ripened stalk, esp. of a grass.
straw	H1.3.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin hollow paper or plastic tube or stem of a plant, used for sucking up liquids into the mouth.
straw	H1.4.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	anything of little value or importance.
	exam	1	I wouldn't give a straw for our chances.
straw	H1.5.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure or remedy that one turns to in desperation (esp. in the phrases {clutch} {grasp at a straw} {straws) }.
straw	H1.6.a.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale yellow colour.
straw	H1.6.b.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	straw hair.
the last straw	7.
	head	straw
	syl	the last straw.
	def	a final blow or calamity.
straw in the wind	8.
	head	straw
	syl	straw in the wind.
	def	a hint or indication.
straw	H1.9.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	having little value or substance.
straw	xref
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {man of straw}.
strawlike	sub
	head	straw
	syl	straw+2like
	pos	adj.
strawy	sub
	head	straw
	syl	straw:y
	pos	adj.
straw	H2.0.
	syl	straw
	pron	<strc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {strew}.
strawberry	ety	Old English streawberige; perhaps from the strawlike appearance of the runners
strawberries	infl
	head	strawberry
	syl	straw+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strawberry	1.a.
	syl	straw+ber:ry
	pron	<1strc:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various low-growing rosaceous plants of the genus such as ({wild strawberry}) and ({garden strawberry}) , which have white flowers and red edible fruits and spread by runners.
strawberry	1.b.
	syl	straw+ber:ry
	pron	<1strc:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a strawberry patch.
strawberry	2.a.
	syl	straw+ber:ry
	pron	<1strc:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these plants, consisting of a sweet fleshy receptacle bearing small seedlike parts (the true fruits).
strawberry	2.b.
	syl	straw+ber:ry
	pron	<1strc:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	strawberry ice cream.
barren strawberry	3.
	head	strawberry
	syl	barren strawberry.
	def	a related Eurasian plant, that does not produce edible fruit.
strawberry	4.a.
	syl	straw+ber:ry
	pron	<1strc:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a purplish-red colour.
strawberry	4.b.
	syl	straw+ber:ry
	pron	<1strc:b*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	strawberry shoes.
strawberry blonde	1.
	syl	straw+ber:ry blonde
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair
	def	reddish blonde.
strawberry blonde	2.
	syl	straw+ber:ry blonde
	pos	n.
	def	a woman with such hair.
strawberry bush	1.
	syl	straw+ber:ry bush
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American shrub or small tree, having pendulous capsules that split when ripe to reveal scarlet seeds: family
strawberry bush	2.
	syl	straw+ber:ry bush
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants.
strawberry mark	0.
	syl	straw+ber:ry mark
	pos	n.
	def	a soft vascular red birthmark. Technical name: {hemangioma simplex}. Also called: {strawberry}.
strawberry tomato	1.
	syl	straw+ber:ry to+ma+to
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical solanaceous annual plant, having bell-shaped whitish-yellow flowers and small edible round yellow berries.
strawberry tomato	2.
	syl	straw+ber:ry to+ma+to
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related plant,
strawberry tomato	3.
	syl	straw+ber:ry to+ma+to
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of either of these plants, eaten or made into preserves and pickles.
strawberry tomato	xref
	syl	straw+ber:ry to+ma+to
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Cape gooseberry}.
strawberry tree	0.
	syl	straw+ber:ry tree
	pos	n.
	def	a S European evergreen tree, having white or pink flowers and red strawberry-like berries. See also {arbutus}.
strawboard	0.
	syl	straw+board
	pron	<1strc:2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board made of compressed straw and adhesive, used esp. in book covers.
strawflower	0.
	syl	straw+flow:er
	pron	<1strc:2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian plant, in which the coloured bracts retain their colour when the plant is dried: family (composites). See also {immortelle}.
straw man	1.
	syl	straw man
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a figure of a man made from straw.
straw man	2.
	syl	straw man
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another term for {man of straw}.
poll	alt
	head	straw vote
	or	straw vote
	syl	poll
	pos	n.
straw vote	0.
	or	poll
	syl	straw vote
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an unofficial poll or vote taken to determine the opinion of a group or the public on some issue.
straw wine	0.
	syl	straw wine
	pos	n.
	def	any of several wines made from grapes dried on straw mats to increase their sugar strength.
strawworm	0.
	syl	straw+worm
	pron	<1strc:2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {caddis worm}.
stray	ety	C14: from Old French estraier, from Vulgar Latin estrag*_are (unattested), from Latin extr*_a- outside+ vag*_ari to roam; see #7astray, extravagant 
stray	1.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander away, as from the correct path or from a given area.
stray	2.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander haphazardly.
stray	3.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to digress from the point, lose concentration, etc.
stray	4.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deviate from certain moral standards.
stray	5.a.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a domestic animal, fowl, etc., that has wandered away from its place of keeping and is lost.
stray	5.b.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stray dogs.
stray	6.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a lost or homeless person, esp. a child.
	exam	1	waifs and strays.
stray	7.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an isolated or random occurrence, specimen, etc., that is out of place or outside the usual pattern.
stray	8.
	syl	stray
	pron	<strA>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	scattered, random, or haphazard.
	exam	1	a stray bullet grazed his thigh.
strayer	sub
	head	stray
	syl	stray+er
	pos	n.
strays	1.
	syl	strays
	pron	<strAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {stray capacitance}. undesired capacitance in equipment, occurring between the wiring, between the wiring and the chassis, or between components and the chassis.
strays	2.
	syl	strays
	pron	<strAz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Telecomm.
	def	another word for {static} (sense 9).
streak	ety	Old English strica, related to Old Frisian strike, Old High German strih, Norwegian, Swedish strika 
streak	H1.1.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin mark, stripe, or trace of some contrasting colour.
streak	H1.2.a.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	of lightning
	def	a sudden flash.
streak	H1.2.b.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	streak lightning.
streak	H1.3.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	def	an element or trace, as of some quality or characteristic.
streak	H1.4.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip, vein, or layer.
	exam	1	fatty streaks.
streak	H1.5.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a short stretch or run, esp. of good or bad luck.
streak	H1.6.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mineralogy.
	def	the powdery mark made by a mineral when rubbed on a hard or rough surface: its colour is an important distinguishing characteristic.
streak	H1.7.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bacteriol.
	def	the innoculation of a culture medium by drawing a wire contaminated with the microorganisms across the surface of the medium.
streak	H1.8.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act or the practice of running naked through a public place.
streak	H1.9.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark or daub with a streak or streaks.
streak	H1.10.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to form streaks or become streaked.
streak	H1.11.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move rapidly in a straight line.
streak	H1.12.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to run naked through a crowd of people in a public place in order to shock or amuse them.
streaked	sub
	head	streak
	syl	streaked
	pos	adj.
streaker	sub
	head	streak
	syl	streak+er
	pos	n.
streaklike	sub
	head	streak
	syl	streak+2like
	pos	adj.
streak	H2.0.
	syl	streak
	pron	<strEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {strake} (sense 2).
streakier	infl
	head	streaky
	syl	streak:i+er
	pos	adj.
streakiest	infl
	head	streaky
	syl	streak:i+est.
	pos	adj.
streaky	1.
	syl	streak:y
	pron	<1strEki>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with streaks.
streaky	2.
	syl	streak:y
	pron	<1strEki>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring in streaks.
streaky	3.
	syl	streak:y
	pron	<1strEki>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bacon
	def	having alternate layers of meat and fat.
streaky	4.
	syl	streak:y
	pron	<1strEki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of varying or uneven quality.
streakily	sub
	head	streaky
	syl	streak:i+ly
	pos	adv.
streakiness	sub
	head	streaky
	syl	streak:i+ness
	pos	n.
stream	ety	Old English; related to Old Frisian str*_am, Old Norse straumr, Old High German stroum, Greek rheuma 
stream	1.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a small river; brook.
stream	2.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	any steady flow of water or other fluid.
stream	3.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	something that resembles a stream in moving continuously in a line or particular direction.
stream	4.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid or unbroken flow of speech, etc..
	exam	1	a stream of abuse.
stream	5.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of several parallel classes of schoolchildren, or divisions of children within a class, grouped together because of similar ability.
go	6.
	head	stream
	or	drift with the stream
	syl	go
	def	to conform to the accepted standards.
stream	7.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to emit or be emitted in a continuous flow.
	exam	1	his nose streamed blood.
stream	8.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in unbroken succession, as a crowd of people, vehicles, etc.
stream	9.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to float freely or with a waving motion.
	exam	1	bunting streamed in the wind.
stream	10.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfurl (a flag, etc.).
stream	11.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move causing a trail of light, condensed gas, etc., as a jet aircraft.
stream	12.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Mining.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to wash (earth, gravel, etc.) in running water in prospecting (for gold, etc.), to expose the particles of ore or metal.
stream	13.
	syl	stream
	pron	<strEm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. education.
	def	to group or divide (children) in streams.
streamlike	sub
	head	stream
	syl	stream+2like
	pos	adj.
streamer	1.
	syl	stream+er
	pron	<1strEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow flag or part of a flag.
streamer	2.
	syl	stream+er
	pron	<1strEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow coiled ribbon of coloured paper that becomes unrolled when tossed.
streamer	3.
	syl	stream+er
	pron	<1strEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream of light, esp. one appearing in some forms of the aurora.
streamer	4.
	syl	stream+er
	pron	<1strEm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Journalism.
	def	a large heavy headline printed across the width of a page of a newspaper.
streamline	1.
	syl	stream+line
	pron	<1strEm2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a contour on a body that offers the minimum resistance to a gas or liquid flowing around it.
streamline	2.
	syl	stream+line
	pron	<1strEm2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line in a fluid such that the tangent at any point indicates the direction of the velocity of a particle of the fluid at that point.
streamline	3.
	syl	stream+line
	pron	<1strEm2lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make streamlined.
streamlined	1.
	syl	stream+lined
	pron	<1strEm2lInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	offering or designed to offer the minimum resistance to the flow of a gas or liquid.
streamlined	2.
	syl	stream+lined
	pron	<1strEm2lInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	made more efficient, esp. by simplifying.
streamline flow	0.
	syl	stream+line flow
	pos	n.
	def	flow of a fluid in which its velocity at any point is constant or varies in a regular manner. Compare {turbulent flow}. See also {laminar flow}.
stream of consciousness	1.
	syl	stream of con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the continuous flow of ideas, thoughts, and feelings forming the content of an individual's consciousness. The term was originated by William James.
stream of consciousness	2.a.
	syl	stream of con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a literary technique that reveals the flow of thoughts and feelings of characters through long passages of soliloquy.
stream of consciousness	2.b.
	syl	stream of con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stream-of-consciousness novel.
streamier	infl
	head	streamy
	syl	stream:i+er
	pos	adj.
streamiest	infl
	head	streamy
	syl	stream:i+est.
	pos	adj.
streamy	1.
	syl	stream:y
	pron	<1strEmi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	usage	of an area, land, etc.
	def	having many streams.
streamy	2.
	syl	stream:y
	pron	<1strEmi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	flowing or streaming.
streaminess	sub
	head	streamy
	syl	stream:i+ness
	pos	n.
street	ety	Old English str*_@at, from Latin via str*_ata paved way (str*_ata, from str*_atus, past participle of sternere to stretch out); compare Old Frisian str*_ete, Old High German str*_aza; see #7stratus 
street	1.a.
	syl	street
	pron	<strEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	a public road that is usually lined with buildings, esp. in a town.
	exam	1	Oxford Street.
street	1.b.
	syl	street
	pron	<strEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a street directory.
street	2.
	syl	street
	pron	<strEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the buildings lining a street.
street	3.
	syl	street
	pron	<strEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the road between the pavements, used by vehicles.
street	4.
	syl	street
	pron	<strEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the people living, working, etc., in a particular street.
man in the street	5.
	head	street
	syl	man in the street.
	def	an ordinary or average citizen.
on the streets	6.
	head	street
	syl	on the streets.
	def	earning a living as a prostitute.
(right) up one's street	7.
	head	street
	syl	(right) up one's street.
	usage	just
	def	what one knows or likes best.
streets ahead of	8.
	head	street
	syl	streets ahead of.
	def	superior to, more advanced than, etc.
streets apart	9.
	head	street
	syl	streets apart.
	def	markedly different.
street Arab	0.
	syl	street Ar:ab
	pos	n.
	def	a homeless child, esp. one who survives by begging and stealing; urchin.
streetcar	0.
	syl	street+car
	pron	<1strEt2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {tram%1} (sense 1).
street cry	0.
	syl	street cry
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the cry of a street hawker.
street door	0.
	syl	street door
	pos	n.
	def	the door of a house that opens onto the street.
streetlamp	alt
	head	streetlight
	or	streetlight
	syl	street+lamp
	pos	n.
streetlight	0.
	or	streetlamp
	syl	street+light
	pron	<1strEt2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a light, esp. one carried on a lamppost, that illuminates a road, etc.
street piano	0.
	syl	street pi+an:o
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barrel organ}.
streetwalker	0.
	syl	street+walk:er
	pron	<1strEt2wc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute who solicits on the streets.
streetwalking	sub
	head	streetwalker
	syl	street+2walk:ing
	pos	n. adj.
Barbra	infl
	head	Streisand
	syl	Bar:bra.
	pos	n.
Streisand	0.
	syl	Strei:sand
	pron	<1strIs@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, U.S. singer and film actress: her films include (1968) and (1976).
strelitzia	ety	C18: named after Charlotte of Mecklenburg- Strelitz (1744-1818), queen of England
strelitzia	0.
	syl	stre+lit+zi:a
	pron	<stre1litsi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any southern African perennial herbaceous plant of the musaceous genus cultivated for its showy flowers: includes the bird-of-paradise flower.
strength	ety	Old English strengthu; related to Old High German strengida; see #7strong 
strength	1.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being physically or mentally strong.
strength	2.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to withstand or exert great force, stress, or pressure.
strength	3.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is regarded as being beneficial or a source of power.
	exam	1	their chief strength is technology.
strength	4.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	def	potency, as of a drink, drug, etc.
strength	5.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	def	power to convince; cogency.
	exam	1	the strength of an argument.
strength	6.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	def	degree of intensity or concentration of colour, light, sound, flavour, etc.
strength	7.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	firmness of or a rising tendency in prices, esp. security prices.
strength	8.
	syl	strength
	pron	<streGT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a stronghold or fortress.
from strength to strength	9.
	head	strength
	syl	from strength to strength.
	def	with ever-increasing success.
in strength	10.
	head	strength
	syl	in strength.
	def	in large numbers.
on the strength of	11.
	head	strength
	syl	on the strength of.
	def	on the basis of or relying upon.
strengthen	0.
	syl	strength+en
	pron	<1streGT*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become stronger.
strengthener	sub
	head	strengthen
	syl	strength+en+er
	pos	n.
strenuous	ety	C16: from Latin str*_enuus brisk, vigorous
strenuous	1.
	syl	stren:u+ous
	pron	<1strenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring or involving the use of great energy or effort.
strenuous	2.
	syl	stren:u+ous
	pron	<1strenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by great activity, effort, or endeavour.
strenuosity	sub
	head	strenuous
	or	strenuousness
	syl	stren:u+os+i:ty
	pron	<2strenju1ositi>
	pos	n.
strenuousness	sub
	head	strenuous
	or	strenuosity
	syl	stren:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
strenuously	sub
	head	strenuous
	syl	stren:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
strep	0.
	syl	strep
	pron	<strep>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {streptococcus}.
strepitous	ety	C17: from Latin strepitus a din
strepitant	alt
	head	strepitous
	or	strepitous
	syl	strep:i+tant
	pos	adj.
strepitous	0.
	or	strepitant
	syl	strep:i+tous
	pron	<1strepit*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	noisy; boisterous.
strepto-	ety	from Greek streptos twisted, from strephein to twist
strepto-	0.
	syl	strep:to-
	exam	1	combining form.
strepto-	1.
	syl	strep:to-
	def	indicating a shape resembling a twisted chain.
	exam	1	streptococcus.
strepto-	2.
	syl	strep:to-
	def	indicating streptococcus.
	exam	1	streptolysin.
streptococci	infl
	head	streptococcus
	syl	strep+to+coc+ci
	pron	<-1koksI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
streptococcus	0.
	syl	strep+to+coc+cus
	pron	<2strept*u1kok*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any Gram-positive spherical bacterium of the genus typically occurring in chains and including many pathogenic species, such as which causes scarlet fever, sore throat, etc.: family Often shortened to {strep}.
streptococcal	sub
	head	streptococcus
	or	streptococcic
	syl	strep+to+coc+cal
	pron	<2strept*u1kokL>
	pos	adj.
streptococcic	sub
	head	streptococcus
	or	streptococcal
	syl	strep+to+coc+cic
	pron	<2strept*u1koksik>
	pos	adj.
streptokinase	0.
	syl	strep+to+ki+nase
	pron	<2strept*u1kInAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme produced by streptococci that causes the fibrin of certain animal species to undergo lysis. See also {fibrinolysin}.
streptomycin	0.
	syl	strep+to+my+cin
	pron	<2strept*u1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic obtained from the bacterium used in the treatment of tuberculosis and Gram-negative bacterial infections. Formula: C\2\1H\3\9N\7O\1\2.
streptothricin	0.
	syl	strep+to+thri+cin
	pron	<2strept*u1TrIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic active against bacteria and some fungi, produced by the bacterium
stress	ety	C14: stresse, shortened from #7distress 
stress	1.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	special emphasis or significance attached to something.
stress	2.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	emphasis placed upon a syllable by pronouncing it more loudly than those that surround it.
stress	3.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	such emphasis as part of a regular rhythmic beat in music or poetry.
stress	4.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	a syllable so emphasized.
stress	5.a.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	force or a system of forces producing deformation or strain.
stress	5.b.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	the force acting per unit area.
stress	6.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	n.
	def	mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension.
stress	7.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give emphasis or prominence to.
stress	8.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce (a word or syllable) more loudly than those that surround it.
stress	9.
	syl	stress
	pron	<stres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to stress or strain.
stressful	sub
	head	stress
	syl	stress+ful
	pos	adj.
-stress	ety	from -#7st (#7e) #7r+ -#7ess 
-stress	0.
	syl	-stress
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating a woman who performs or is engaged in a certain activity.
	exam	1	songstress;
	exam	2	seamstress.
stretch	ety	Old English streccan; related to Old Frisian strekka, Old High German strecken; see #7straight, strake 
stretch	1.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw out or extend or be drawn out or extended in length, area, etc.
stretch	2.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend or be extended to an undue degree, esp. so as to distort or lengthen permanently.
stretch	3.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extend (the limbs, body, etc.).
stretch	4.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach or suspend (a rope, etc.) from one place to another.
stretch	5.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw tight; tighten.
stretch	6.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out, forward, etc.
	def	to reach or hold (out); extend.
stretch	7.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by over
	def	to extend in time.
	exam	1	the course stretched over three months.
stretch	8.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for, over, etc.; of a region, etc.
	def	to extend in length or area.
stretch	9.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a garment
	def	to be capable of expanding, as to a larger size.
	exam	1	socks that will stretch.
stretch	10.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a great strain upon or extend to the limit.
stretch	11.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to injure (a muscle, tendon, ligament, etc.) by means of a strain or sprain.
stretch	12.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to make do with (limited resources).
	exam	1	to stretch one's budget.
stretch	13.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to expand or elaborate (a story, etc.) beyond what is credible or acceptable.
	exam	1	that's stretching it a bit.
stretch	14.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to extend, as to the limit of one's abilities or talents.
stretch	15.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or slang.
	def	to hang or be hanged by the neck.
stretch	16.a.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a concession or exception not usually made.
stretch	16.b.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exaggerate.
stretch one's legs	17.
	head	stretch
	syl	stretch one's legs.
	def	to take a walk, esp. after a period of inactivity.
stretch	18.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stretching or state of being stretched.
stretch	19.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	def	a large or continuous expanse or distance.
	exam	1	a stretch of water.
stretch	20.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	def	extent in time, length, area, etc.
stretch	21.a.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity for being stretched, as in some garments.
stretch	21.b.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	stretch pants.
stretch	22.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	the section or sections of a racecourse that are straight, esp. the final straight section leading to the finishing line.
stretch	23.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a term of imprisonment.
stretch	24.a.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	def	with some difficulty; by making a special effort.
stretch	24.b.
	syl	stretch
	pron	<streC>
	pos	n.
	def	if really necessary or in extreme circumstances.
stretchable	sub
	head	stretch
	syl	stretch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
stretchability	sub
	head	stretch
	syl	stretch+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
stretcher	1.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for transporting the ill, wounded, or dead, consisting of a sheet of canvas stretched between two poles.
stretcher	2.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strengthening often decorative member joining the legs of a chair, table, etc.
stretcher	3.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wooden frame on which canvas is stretched and fixed for oil painting.
stretcher	4.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tie beam or brace used in a structural framework.
stretcher	5.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a brick or stone laid horizontally with its length parallel to the length of a wall. Compare {{header} (sense 4}).
stretcher	6.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	a fixed board across a boat on which an oarsman braces his feet.
stretcher	7.
	syl	stretch+er
	pron	<1streC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a camp bed.
stretcher-bearer	0.
	syl	stretch:er-bear:er
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant who helps to carry a stretcher or litter, esp. in wartime.
stretchier	infl
	head	stretchy
	syl	stretch:i+er
	pos	adj.
stretchiest	infl
	head	stretchy
	syl	stretch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stretchy	0.
	syl	stretch:y
	pron	<1streCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by elasticity.
stretchiness	sub
	head	stretchy
	syl	stretch:i+ness
	pos	n.
Stretford	0.
	syl	Stret+ford
	pron	<1stretf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 54011 (1971).
stretto	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin strictus tightly bound; see #7strict 
strettos	infl
	head	stretto
	or	stretti
	syl	stret+tos
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stretti	infl
	head	stretto
	or	strettos
	syl	stret+ti
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stretto	1.
	syl	stret+to
	pron	<1stret*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a fugue
	def	the close overlapping of two parts or voices, the second one entering before the first has completed its statement of the subject.
stretto	2.
	syl	stret+to
	pron	<1stret*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stret+ta} (#!str$et$$). a concluding passage in a composition, played at a faster speed than the earlier material.
streusel	ety	German, from streuen to #7strew 
streusel	0.
	syl	streu+sel
	pron	<1stru:sL>, <1strci->, German <1StrcizL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a crumbly topping for rich pastries.
strew	ety	Old English streowian; related to Old Norse str*_a, Old High German streuwen, Latin struere to spread
strews	infl
	head	strew
	syl	strews
	pos	vb.
strewing	infl
	head	strew
	syl	strew+ing
	pos	vb.
strewed strewn	infl
	head	strew
	or	strewed
	syl	strewed; strewn
	pos	vb.
strewed	infl
	head	strew
	or	strewed strewn
	syl	strewed.
	pos	vb.
strew	0.
	syl	strew
	pron	<stru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spread or scatter or be spread or scattered, as over a surface or area.
strewer	sub
	head	strew
	syl	strew+er
	pos	n.
strewth	ety	C19: alteration of God's truth 
strewth	0.
	syl	strewth
	pron	<stru:$T>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of surprise or dismay.
stria	ety	C16: from Latin: a groove
striae	infl
	head	stria
	syl	stri:ae
	pron	<1strIE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. often; pl.
stria	1.
	syl	stri:a
	pron	<1strI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {striation}. any of the parallel scratches or grooves on the surface of a rock over which a glacier has flowed or on the surface of a crystal.
stria	2.
	syl	stri:a
	pron	<1strI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Biology, anatomy.
	def	a narrow band of colour or a ridge, groove, or similar linear mark, usually occurring in a parallel series.
stria	3.
	syl	stri:a
	pron	<1strI*>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a narrow channel, such as a flute on the shaft of a column.
striate	ety	C17: from Latin stri*_are to make grooves, from #7stria 
striate	1.
	syl	stri+ate
	pron	<1strIit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	marked with striae; striped.
striate	2.
	syl	stri+ate
	pron	<1strIAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to mark with striae.
striation	1.
	syl	stri:a+tion
	pron	<strI1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement or pattern of striae.
striation	2.
	syl	stri:a+tion
	pron	<strI1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being striate.
striation	3.
	syl	stri:a+tion
	pron	<strI1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{stria} (sense 1}).
strick	ety	C15 stric, perhaps of Low German origin; compare Middle Dutch stric, Middle Low German strik rope
strick	0.
	syl	strick
	pron	<strik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	any bast fibres preparatory to being made into slivers.
stricken	ety	C14: past participle of #7strike 
stricken	1.
	syl	strick+en
	pron	<1strik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	laid low, as by disease or sickness.
stricken	2.
	syl	strick+en
	pron	<1strik*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	deeply affected, as by grief, love, etc.
stricken	3.
	syl	strick+en
	pron	<1strik*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	wounded or injured.
stricken in years	4.
	head	stricken
	syl	stricken in years.
	def	made feeble by age.
strickenly	sub
	head	stricken
	syl	strick+en+ly
	pos	adv.
strickle	ety	Old English stricel; related to Latin strigilis scraper, German Striegel; see #7strike 
strickle	1.
	syl	strick+le
	pron	<1strikL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {strike}. a board used for sweeping off excess material in a container.
strickle	2.
	syl	strick+le
	pron	<1strikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a template used for shaping a mould.
strickle	3.
	syl	strick+le
	pron	<1strikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar of abrasive material for sharp?!ening a scythe.
strickle	4.
	syl	strick+le
	pron	<1strikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to level, form, or sharpen with a strickle.
strict	ety	C16: from Latin strictus, from stringere to draw tight
strict	1.
	syl	strict
	pron	<strikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	adhering closely to specified rules, ordinances, etc..
	exam	1	a strict faith.
strict	2.
	syl	strict
	pron	<strikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	complied with or enforced stringently; rigorous.
	exam	1	a strict code of conduct.
strict	3.
	syl	strict
	pron	<strikt>
	pos	adj.
	def	severely correct in attention to rules of conduct or morality.
	exam	1	a strict teacher.
strict	4.
	syl	strict
	pron	<strikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a punishment, etc.
	def	harsh; severe.
strict	5.
	syl	strict
	pron	<strikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	complete; absolute.
	exam	1	in strict secrecy.
strict	6.
	syl	strict
	pron	<strikt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany, rare.
	def	very straight, narrow, and upright.
	exam	1	strict panicles.
strictly	sub
	head	strict
	syl	strict+ly
	pos	adv.
strictness	sub
	head	strict
	syl	strict+ness
	pos	n.
striction	ety	C19: from Late Latin stricti*_o; see #7strict 
striction	0.
	syl	stric+tion
	pron	<1strikS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act of constricting.
stricture	ety	C14: from Latin strict*_ura contraction; see #7strict 
stricture	1.
	syl	stric+ture
	pron	<1strikC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a severe criticism; censure.
stricture	2.
	syl	stric+ture
	pron	<1strikC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal constriction of a tubular organ, structure, or part.
stricture	3.
	syl	stric+ture
	pron	<1strikC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	severity.
strictured	sub
	head	stricture
	syl	stric+tured
	pos	adj.
stride	ety	Old English str*_idan; related to Old High German str*_itan to quarrel; see #7straddle 
stride	1.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	def	a long step or pace.
stride	2.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	def	the space measured by such a step.
stride	3.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	def	a striding gait.
stride	4.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of forward movement by a horse, etc., completed when the legs have returned to their initial relative positions.
stride	5.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	def	progress or development (esp. in the phrase {make rapid strides}) .
stride	6.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	def	a regular pace or rate of progress.
	exam	1	to get into one's stride
stride	7.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	the distance covered between strokes.
stride	8.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	men's trousers.
take (something) in one's stride	9.
	head	stride
	syl	take (something) in one's stride.
	def	to do (something) without difficulty or effort.
strides	infl
	head	stride
	syl	strides
	pos	vb.
striding	infl
	head	stride
	syl	strid+ing
	pos	vb.
strode	infl
	head	stride
	syl	strode
	pos	vb.
stridden	infl
	head	stride
	syl	strid+den.
	pos	vb.
stride	10.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with long regular or measured paces, as in haste, etc.
stride	11.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or traverse by striding.
	exam	1	he strode thirty miles.
stride	12.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by over, across, etc.
	def	to cross (over a space, obstacle, etc.) with a stride.
stride	13.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to achieve the desired rhythm in a racing shell.
stride	14.
	syl	stride
	pron	<strId>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to straddle or bestride.
strider	sub
	head	stride
	syl	strid+er
	pos	n.
strident	ety	C17: from Latin str*_id*_ens, from str*_id*_ere to make a grating sound
strident	1.
	syl	stri+dent
	pron	<1strIdNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a shout, voice, etc.
	def	having or making a loud or harsh sound.
strident	2.
	syl	stri+dent
	pron	<1strIdNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	urgent, clamorous, or vocif?!erous.
	exam	1	strident demands.
stridence	sub
	head	strident
	or	stridency
	syl	stri+dence
	pos	n.
stridency	sub
	head	strident
	or	stridence
	syl	stri+den+cy
	pos	n.
stridently	sub
	head	strident
	syl	stri+dent+ly
	pos	adv.
stridor	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7strident 
stridor	1.
	syl	stri+dor
	pron	<1strIdc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a high-pitched whistling sound made during respiration, caused by obstruction of the air passages.
stridor	2.
	syl	stri+dor
	pron	<1strIdc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	a harsh or shrill sound.
stridulate	ety	C19: back formation from stridulation, from Latin str*_idulus creaking, hissing, from str*_id*_ere to make a harsh noise
stridulate	0.
	syl	strid:u+late
	pron	<1stridju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of insects such as the cricket
	def	to produce sounds by rubbing one part of the body against another.
stridulation	sub
	head	stridulate
	syl	strid:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
stridulator	sub
	head	stridulate
	syl	strid:u+2la+tor
	pos	n.
stridulatory	sub
	head	stridulate
	syl	strid:u+la+to:ry
	pron	<1stridju2lAt*ri>
	pos	adj.
stridulant	alt
	head	stridulous
	or	stridulous
	syl	strid:u+lant
	pos	adj.
stridulous	1.
	or	stridulant
	syl	strid:u+lous
	pron	<1stridjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a harsh, shrill, or grating noise.
stridulous	2.
	or	stridulant
	syl	strid:u+lous
	pron	<1stridjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by stridor.
stridulously	sub
	head	stridulous
	or	stridulantly
	syl	strid:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
stridulantly	sub
	head	stridulous
	or	stridulously
	syl	strid:u+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
stridulousness	sub
	head	stridulous
	or	stridulance
	syl	strid:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
stridulance	sub
	head	stridulous
	or	stridulousness
	syl	strid:u+lance
	pos	n.
strife	ety	C13: from Old French estrif, probably from estriver to #7strive 
strife	1.
	syl	strife
	pron	<strIf>
	pos	n.
	def	angry or violent struggle; conflict.
strife	2.
	syl	strife
	pron	<strIf>
	pos	n.
	def	rivalry or contention, esp. of a bitter kind.
strife	3.
	syl	strife
	pron	<strIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	trouble or discord of any kind.
strife	4.
	syl	strife
	pron	<strIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	striving.
strigiform	ety	via New Latin from Latin strix a screech owl
strigiform	0.
	syl	strig:i+form
	pron	<1striJi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an order of birds comprising the owls.
strigil	ety	C16: from Latin strigilis, from stringere to graze
strigil	1.
	syl	strig+il
	pron	<1striJil>
	pos	n.
	def	a curved blade used by the ancient Romans and Greeks to scrape the body after bathing.
strigil	2.
	syl	strig+il
	pron	<1striJil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a decorative fluting, esp. one in the shape of the letter as used in Roman architecture.
strigose	ety	C18: via New Latin strig*_osus, from striga a bristle, from Latin: grain cut down
strigose	1.
	syl	stri+gose
	pron	<1strIg*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	bearing stiff hairs or bristles.
	exam	1	strigose leaves.
strigose	2.
	syl	stri+gose
	pron	<1strIg*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	marked with fine closely set grooves or ridges.
strike	ety	Old English str*_ican; related to Old Frisian str*_ika to stroke, Old High German str*_ihhan to smooth, Latin stria furrow
strikes	infl
	head	strike
	syl	strikes
	pos	vb.
striking	infl
	head	strike
	syl	strik+ing
	pos	vb.
struck	infl
	head	strike
	syl	struck.
	pos	vb.
strike	1.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deliver (a blow or stroke) to (a person).
strike	2.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or cause to come into sudden or violent contact (with).
strike	3.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an attack on.
strike	4.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (fire, sparks, etc.) or (of fire, sparks, etc.) to be produced by ignition.
strike	5.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (a match) to light by friction or (of a match) to be lighted.
strike	6.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to press (the key of a piano, organ, etc.) or to sound (a specific note) in this or a similar way.
strike	7.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to indicate (a specific time) by the sound of a hammer striking a bell or by any other percussive sound.
strike	8.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a venomous snake
	def	to cause injury by biting.
strike	9.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect or cause to affect deeply, suddenly, or radically, as if by dealing a blow.
	exam	1	her appearance struck him as strange;
	exam	2	I was struck on his art.
struck	infl
	head	strike
	or	stricken
	syl	struck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stricken	infl
	head	strike
	or	struck
	syl	strick+en
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
strike	10.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	passive; usually foll. by with
	def	to render incapable or nearly so.
	exam	1	she was stricken with grief.
strike	11.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter the mind of.
	exam	1	it struck me that he had become very quiet.
struck	infl
	head	strike
	or	stricken
	syl	struck
	pos	vb.
stricken	infl
	head	strike
	or	struck
	syl	strick+en
	pos	vb.
strike	12.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render.
	exam	1	I was struck dumb.
strike	13.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be perceived by; catch.
	exam	1	the glint of metal struck his eye.
strike	14.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrive at or come upon (something), esp. suddenly or unexpectedly.
	exam	1	to strike the path for home;
	exam	2	to strike upon a solution.
strike	15.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by out
	def	to set (out) or proceed, esp. upon a new course.
	exam	1	to strike for the coast.
strike	16.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to afflict with a disease, esp. unexpectedly.
	exam	1	he was struck with polio when he was six.
strike	17.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discover or come upon a source of (ore, petroleum, etc.).
strike	18.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to produce or send down (a root or roots).
strike	19.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take apart or pack up; break (esp. in the phrase {strike camp}) .
strike	20.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take down or dismantle (a stage set).
strike	21.a.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lower or remove (a specified piece of gear).
strike	21.b.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to haul down or dip (a flag, sail, etc.) in salute or in surrender.
strike	21.c.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lower (cargo, etc.) into the hold of a ship.
strike	22.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attack (an objective) with the intention of causing damage to, seizing, or destroying it.
strike	23.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impale the hook in the mouth of (a fish) by suddenly tightening or jerking the line after the bait has been taken.
strike	24.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or impress (a coin, metal, etc.) by or as if by stamp?!ing.
strike	25.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to level (a surface) by use of a flat board.
strike	26.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assume or take up (an attitude, posture, etc.).
strike	27.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of workers in a factory, etc.
	def	to cease work collectively as a protest against working conditions, low pay, etc.
strike	28.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach by agreement.
	exam	1	to strike a bargain.
strike	29.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (a jury, esp. a special jury) by cancelling certain names among those nominated for jury service until only the requisite number remains. See also {special jury}.
strike	30.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rowing.
	def	to make (a certain number of strokes) per minute.
	exam	1	Oxford were striking 38.
strike	31.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a stroke or kick in swimming.
strike	32.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	to win (a lottery or raffle).
strike	33.a.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deliver an effective blow.
strike	33.b.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve the intended effect.
strike	34.a.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discover an extensive deposit of a mineral, petroleum, etc.
strike	34.b.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have an unexpected financial success.
strike	35.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of striking.
strike	36.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a cessation of work by workers in a factory, industry, etc., as a protest against working conditions or low pay.
	exam	1	the workers are on strike again.
strike	37.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a military attack, esp. an air attack on a surface target.
	exam	1	air strike.
strike	38.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a pitched ball judged good but missed or not swung at, three of which cause a batter to be out.
strike	39.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ten-strike}.
strike	39.a.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of knocking down all the pins with the first bowl of a single frame.
strike	39.b.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the score thus made. Compare {{spare} (sense 17}).
strike	40.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound made by striking.
strike	41.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanism that makes a clock strike.
strike	42.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the discovery of a source of ore, petroleum, etc.
strike	43.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the horizontal direction of a fault, rock stratum, etc., which is perpendicular to the direction of the dip.
strike	44.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	the act or an instance of striking.
strike	45.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of coins or medals made at one time.
strike	46.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{strickle} (sense 1}).
strike	47.
	syl	strike
	pron	<strIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unexpected or complete success, esp. one that brings financial gain.
take strike	48.
	head	strike
	syl	take strike.
	usage	Cricket. of a batsman
	def	to prepare to play a ball delivered by the bowler. {~} See also {strike down, strike off, strike out, strike through, strike up}.
strikeless	sub
	head	strike
	syl	strike+less
	pos	adj.
strikebound	0.
	syl	strike+bound
	pron	<1strIk2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a factory, etc.
	def	closed or made inoperative by a strike.
strikebreaker	0.
	syl	strike+break:er
	pron	<1strIk2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tries to make a strike ineffectual by working or by taking the place of those on strike.
strikebreaking	sub
	head	strikebreaker
	syl	strike+2break:ing
	pos	n. adj.
strike down	0.
	syl	strike down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to die or cause to die, esp. suddenly.
	exam	1	he was struck down in his prime.
strike fault	0.
	syl	strike fault
	pos	n.
	def	a fault that runs parallel to the direction of the strike of the affected rocks.
strike off	1.
	syl	strike off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or erase from (a list, record, etc.) by or as if by a stroke of the pen.
strike off	2.
	syl	strike off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut off or separate by or as if by a blow.
	exam	1	she was struck off from the inheritance.
strike off	3.a.
	syl	strike off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (a proof) from a relief forme by beating paper with a brush against the inked forme.
strike off	3.b.
	syl	strike off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print.
	exam	1	they will strike off 3000 copies.
strike-off	infl
	head	strike off
	syl	strike-off.
	pos	n.
strike off	4.
	syl	strike off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a proof obtained in this manner.
strike out	1.
	syl	strike out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or erase.
strike out	2.
	syl	strike out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start out or begin.
	exam	1	to strike out on one's own.
strike out	3.
	syl	strike out
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	to put out or be put out on strikes.
strike out	4.
	syl	strike out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to fail utterly.
strike pay	0.
	syl	strike pay
	pos	n.
	def	money paid to strikers from the funds of a trade union.
striker	1.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is on strike.
striker	2.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the hammer in a timepiece that rings a bell or alarm.
striker	3.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any part in a mechanical device that strikes something, such as the firing pin of a gun.
striker	4.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, informal.
	def	an attacking player, esp. one who generally positions himself near his opponent's goal in the hope of scoring.
striker	5.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the batsman who is about to play a ball.
striker	6.a.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who harpoons whales or fish.
striker	6.b.
	syl	strik+er
	pron	<1strIk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the harpoon itself.
strike through	0.
	syl	strike through
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw (a line) through (something) to delete it.
strike up	1.
	syl	strike up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	of a band, orchestra, etc.
	def	to begin to play or sing.
strike up	2.
	syl	strike up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about; cause to begin.
	exam	1	to strike up a friendship.
strike up	3.
	syl	strike up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to emboss (patterns, etc.) on (metal).
striking	1.
	syl	strik+ing
	pron	<1strIkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	attracting attention; fine; impressive.
	exam	1	a striking beauty.
striking	2.
	syl	strik+ing
	pron	<1strIkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	conspicuous; noticeable.
	exam	1	a striking difference.
strikingly	sub
	head	striking
	syl	strik+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
strikingness	sub
	head	striking
	syl	strik+ing+ness
	pos	n.
striking circle	0.
	syl	strik+ing cir+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Hockey.
	def	the semicircular area in front of each goal, which an attacking player must have entered before scoring a goal.
Strymon	alt
	head	Strimon
	or	Strimon
	syl	Stry+mon
	pron	<1strimcn>
	pos	n.
Strimon	0.
	or	Strymon
	syl	Stri+mon
	pron	<1strimcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the Greek name for the {Struma}.
August	infl
	head	Strindberg
	syl	Au:gust
	pron	<1august>
	pos	n.
Strindberg	0.
	syl	Strind:berg
	pron	<1strindbR:g>, Swedish <1strindb@rj>
	pos	n.
	def	1849-1912, Swedish dramatist and novelist, whose plays include (1887), (1888), and (1907).
Strine	ety	C20: a jocular rendering, coined by Alastair Morrison, of the Australian pronunciation of Australian 
Strine	0.
	syl	Strine
	pron	<strIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous transliteration of Australian pronunciation, as in for
string	ety	Old English streng; related to Old High German strang, Old Norse strengr; see #7strong 
string	1.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin length of cord, twine, fibre, or similar material used for tying, hanging, binding, etc.
string	2.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of objects threaded on a single strand.
	exam	1	a string of beads.
string	3.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a series or succession of things, events, acts, utterances, etc..
	exam	1	a string of oaths.
string	4.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a number, chain, or group of similar things, animals, etc., owned by or associated with one person or body.
	exam	1	a string of girlfriends.
string	5.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough fibre or cord in a plant.
	exam	1	the string of an orange;
	exam	2	the string of a bean.
string	6.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a tightly stretched wire, cord, etc., found on stringed instruments, such as the violin, guitar, and piano.
string	7.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {bowstring}.
string	8.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	short for {string-course} or {{stringer} (sense 1}).
string	9.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mathematics, linguistics.
	def	a sequence of symbols or words.
string	10.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a linear sequence, such as a sentence as it is spoken.
string	11.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	another word for {{lag%1} (sense 6}).
string	12.a.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	violins, violas, cellos, and double basses collectively.
string	12.b.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	def	the section of a symphony orchestra constituted by such instruments.
string	13.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	complications or conditions (esp. in the phrase {strings attached}) .
string	14.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	composed of string-like strands woven in a large mesh.
	exam	1	a string bag;
	exam	2	string vest.
keep on a string	16.
	head	string
	syl	keep on a string.
	def	to have control or a hold over (a person), esp. emotionally.
pull strings	17.
	head	string
	syl	pull strings.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exert power or influence, esp. secretly or unofficially.
pull the strings	18.
	head	string
	syl	pull the strings.
	def	to have real or ultimate control of something.
strings	infl
	head	string
	syl	strings
	pos	vb.
stringing	infl
	head	string
	syl	string+ing
	pos	vb.
strung	infl
	head	string
	syl	strung.
	pos	vb.
string	19.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a string or strings.
string	20.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suspend or stretch from one point to another.
string	21.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thread on a string.
string	22.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or extend in a line or series.
string	23.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to space or spread out at intervals.
string	24.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to kill (a person) by hanging.
string	25.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the stringy parts from (vegetables, esp. beans).
string	26.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of viscous liquids
	def	to become stringy or ropy.
string	27.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to cause to be tense or nervous.
string	28.
	syl	string
	pron	<striG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	another word for {{lag%1} (sense 3}).
stringlike	sub
	head	string
	syl	string+2like
	pos	adj.
string along	1.
	syl	string a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to agree or appear to be in agreement (with).
string along	2.
	syl	string a:long
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Also: {string on}. to deceive, fool, or hoax, esp. in order to gain time.
string band	1.
	syl	string band
	pos	n.
	def	a band consisting of stringed instruments.
string band	2.
	syl	string band
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {string orchestra}.
string bass	0.
	syl	string bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {double bass}.
string bean	1.
	syl	string bean
	pos	n.
	def	any of several bean plants, such as the scarlet runner, cultivated for their edible unripe pods. See also {green bean, wax bean}.
string bean	2.
	syl	string bean
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a tall thin person.
stringboard	0.
	syl	string+board
	pron	<1striG2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a skirting that covers the ends of the steps in a staircase. Also called: {stringer}.
string course	0.
	syl	string course
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{cordon} (sense 4}).
stringed	0.
	syl	stringed
	pron	<striGd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of musical instruments
	def	having or provided with strings.
stringed instrument	0.
	syl	stringed in+stru+ment
	pos	n.
	def	any musical instrument in which sound is produced by the vibration of a string across a soundboard or soundbox. Also called: {chordophone}.
stringendo	ety	Italian, from stringere to compress, from Latin: to draw tight; see #7stringent 
stringendo	0.
	syl	strin+gen+do
	pron	<strin1Jend*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed with increasing speed.
stringent	ety	C17: from Latin stringere to bind
stringent	1.
	syl	strin+gent
	pron	<1strinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring strict attention to rules, procedure, detail, etc.
stringent	2.
	syl	strin+gent
	pron	<1strinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Finance.
	def	characterized by or causing a shortage of credit, loan capital, etc.
stringent	3.
	syl	strin+gent
	pron	<1strinJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	convinc?!ing; forcible.
stringency	sub
	head	stringent
	syl	strin+gen+cy
	pos	n.
stringently	sub
	head	stringent
	syl	strin+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
stringer	1.a.
	syl	string+er
	pron	<1striG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long horizontal timber beam that is used for structural purposes.
stringer	1.b.
	syl	string+er
	pron	<1striG*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stringboard}.
stringer	2.
	syl	string+er
	pron	<1striG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a longitudinal structural brace for strengthening the hull of a vessel.
stringer	3.
	syl	string+er
	pron	<1striG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a journalist retained by a newspaper or news service on a part-time basis to cover a particular town or area.
stringhalt	ety	C16: probably #7string+halt 
stringhalt	0.
	syl	string+halt
	pron	<1striG2hc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a sudden spasmodic lifting of the hind leg of a horse, resulting from abnormal contraction of the flexor muscles of the hock. Also called: {springhalt}.
string line	0.
	syl	string line
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	another name for {baulkline}.
string orchestra	0.
	syl	string or+ches+tra
	pos	n.
	def	an orchestra consisting only of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses.
stringpiece	0.
	syl	string+piece
	pron	<1striG2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a long horizontal timber beam used to strengthen or support a framework.
string quartet	1.
	syl	string quar+tet
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an instrumental ensemble consist?!ing of two violins, one viola, and one cello.
string quartet	2.
	syl	string quar+tet
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a piece of music written for such a group, usually having the form and commonest features of a sonata.
string tie	0.
	syl	string tie
	pos	n.
	def	a very narrow tie, usually tied in a bow.
stringier	infl
	head	stringy
	syl	string:i+er
	pos	adj.
stringiest	infl
	head	stringy
	syl	string:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stringy	1.
	syl	string:y
	pron	<1striGi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of strings or resembling strings.
stringy	2.
	syl	string:y
	pron	<1striGi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat, etc.
	def	fibrous.
stringy	3.
	syl	string:y
	pron	<1striGi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person's build
	def	wiry; sinewy.
stringy	4.
	syl	string:y
	pron	<1striGi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of liquids
	def	forming in strings.
stringily	sub
	head	stringy
	syl	string:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stringiness	sub
	head	stringy
	syl	string:i+ness
	pos	n.
stringy-bark	0.
	syl	string:y-bark
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several eucalyptus trees having a fibrous bark.
strip	ety	Old English bestriepan to plunder; related to Old High German stroufen to plunder, strip
strips	infl
	head	strip
	syl	strips
	pos	vb.
stripping	infl
	head	strip
	syl	strip+ping
	pos	vb.
stripped	infl
	head	strip
	syl	stripped.
	pos	vb.
strip	H1.1.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take or pull (the covering, clothes, etc.) off (oneself, another person, or thing).
	exam	1	to strip a wall;
	exam	2	to strip a bed.
strip	H1.2.a.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove all one's clothes.
strip	H1.2.b.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform a striptease.
strip	H1.3.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to denude or empty completely.
strip	H1.4.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of.
	exam	1	he was stripped of his pride.
strip	H1.5.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rob or plunder.
strip	H1.6.a.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the leaves from the stalks of (tobacco, etc.).
strip	H1.6.b.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate the two sides of a leaf from the stem of (tobacco, etc.).
strip	H1.7.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Agriculture.
	def	to draw the last milk from each of the teats of (a cow).
strip	H1.8.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dismantle (an engine, mechanism, etc.).
strip	H1.9.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tear off or break (the thread) from (a screw, bolt, etc.) or (the teeth) from (a gear).
strip	H1.10.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to remove the accessories from (a motor vehicle).
	exam	1	his car was stripped down.
strip	H1.11.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (the most volatile constituent) from (a mixture of liquids) by boiling, evaporation, or distillation.
strip	H1.12.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Printing. usually foll. by in
	def	to combine (pieces of film or paper) to form a composite sheet from which a plate can be made.
strip	H1.13.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in freight transport
	def	to unpack (a container). See also {stuffing and stripping}.
strip	H1.14.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of undressing or of performing a striptease.
strip	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch str*_ipe #7stripe %1
strip	H2.1.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively long, flat, narrow piece of something.
strip	H2.2.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {airstrip}.
strip	H2.3.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philately.
	def	a horizontal or vertical row of three or more unseparated postage stamps.
strip	H2.4.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the clothes worn by the members of a team, esp. a football team.
tear (someone) off a strip	5.
	head	strip
	syl	tear (someone) off a strip.
	def	to rebuke (someone) angrily.
strips	infl
	head	strip
	syl	strips
	pos	vb.
stripping	infl
	head	strip
	syl	strip+ping
	pos	vb.
stripped	infl
	head	strip
	syl	stripped.
	pos	vb.
strip	H2.6.
	syl	strip
	pron	<strip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or divide into strips.
strip cartoon	0.
	syl	strip car+toon
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence of drawings in a newspaper, magazine, etc., relating a humorous story or an adventure. Also called: {comic strip}.
strip club	0.
	syl	strip club
	pos	n.
	def	a small club in which striptease performances take place.
strip cropping	0.
	syl	strip crop+ping
	pos	n.
	def	a method of growing crops in strips or bands arranged to serve as barriers against erosion.
stripe	ety	C17: probably from Middle Dutch str*_ipe; related to Middle High German str*_ife, of obscure origin
stripe	H1.1.
	syl	stripe
	pron	<strIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a relatively long band of distinctive colour or texture that differs from the surrounding material or background.
stripe	H1.2.
	syl	stripe
	pron	<strIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric having such bands.
stripe	H1.3.
	syl	stripe
	pron	<strIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a strip, band, or chevron of fabric worn on a military uniform, etc., esp. one that indicates rank.
stripe	H1.4.
	syl	stripe
	pron	<strIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	kind; sort; type.
	exam	1	a man of a certain stripe.
stripe	H1.5.
	syl	stripe
	pron	<strIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a stripe or stripes.
stripe	ety	C15: perhaps from Middle Low German strippe; related to #7stripe %1
stripe	H2.0.
	syl	stripe
	pron	<strIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke from a whip, rod, cane, etc.
striped	0.
	syl	striped
	pron	<strIpt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or decorated with stripes.
striper	0.
	syl	strip+er
	pron	<1strIp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military slang.
	def	an officer who has a stripe or stripes on his uniform, esp. in the navy.
	exam	1	a two-striper
strip lighting	0.
	syl	strip light+ing
	pos	n.
	def	electric lighting by means of long glass tubes that are fluorescent lamps or that contain long filaments.
stripling	ety	C13: from #7strip %2#7+ -#7ling %1#7
stripling	0.
	syl	strip+ling
	pron	<1stripliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a lad.
strip mill	0.
	syl	strip mill
	pos	n.
	def	a mill in which steel slabs are rolled into strips.
strip mining	0.
	syl	strip min+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {opencast mining}.
stripper	1.
	syl	strip+per
	pron	<1strip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a striptease artist.
stripper	2.
	syl	strip+per
	pron	<1strip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that strips.
stripper	3.
	syl	strip+per
	pron	<1strip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or substance for removing paint, var?!nish, etc.
strip poker	0.
	syl	strip pok+er
	pos	n.
	def	a card game in which a player's losses are paid by removing an article of clothing.
striptease	0.a.
	syl	strip+tease
	pron	<1strip2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of erotic entertainment in which a person gradually undresses to music.
striptease	0.b.
	syl	strip+tease
	pron	<1strip2tEz>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a striptease club.
stripteaser	sub
	head	striptease
	syl	strip+2teas:er
	pos	n.
stripier	infl
	head	stripy
	syl	strip:i+er
	pos	adj.
stripiest	infl
	head	stripy
	syl	strip:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stripy	0.
	syl	strip:y
	pron	<1strIpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by or with stripes; striped.
strive	ety	C13: from Old French estriver, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German streben to strive, Old Norse str*_itha to fight
strives	infl
	head	strive
	syl	strives
	pos	vb.
striving	infl
	head	strive
	syl	striv+ing
	pos	vb.
strove	infl
	head	strive
	syl	strove
	pos	vb.
striven	infl
	head	strive
	syl	striv+en.
	pos	vb.
strive	1.
	syl	strive
	pron	<strIv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to make a great and tenacious effort.
	exam	1	to strive to get promotion.
strive	2.
	syl	strive
	pron	<strIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fight; contend.
striver	sub
	head	strive
	syl	striv+er
	pos	n.
strobe	0.
	syl	strobe
	pron	<str*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {strobe lighting} or {stroboscope}.
strobe lighting	1.
	syl	strobe light+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a high-intensity flashing beam of light produced by rapid electrical discharges in a tube or by a perforated disc rotating in front of an intense light source: used in discotheques, etc.
strobe lighting	2.
	syl	strobe light+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the use of or the apparatus for producing such light. Sometimes shortened to {strobe}.
strobic	ety	C19: from Greek strobos act of spinning
strobic	0.
	syl	stro+bic
	pron	<1str*ubik>
	pos	adj.
	def	spinning or appearing to spin.
strobila	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek strobil*_e plug of lint twisted into a cone shape, from strobilos a fir cone
strobila	1.
	syl	stro+bi+la
	pron	<str*1bIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of a tapeworm, consisting of a string of similar segments (proglottides).
strobila	2.
	syl	stro+bi+la
	pron	<str*1bIl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {scyphistoma}.
strobilaceous	0.
	syl	stro+bi+la+ceous
	pron	<2str*ubi1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	relating to or resembling a cone or cones.
strobilation	0.
	syl	stro+bi+la+tion
	pron	<2str*ubi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	asexual reproduction by division into segments, as in tapeworms and jellyfishes.
strobilus	ety	C18: via Late Latin from Greek strobilos a fir cone; see #7strobila 
strobile	alt
	head	strobilus
	or	strobilus
	syl	stro+bile
	pron	<1str*ubIl>
	pos	n.
strobiluses	infl
	head	strobilus
	syl	stro+bi+lus:es
	pron	<-bilI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strobili	infl
	head	strobilus
	or	strobiles
	syl	stro+bi+li
	pron	<-bilI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strobiles	infl
	head	strobilus
	or	strobili
	syl	stro+biles.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strobilus	0.
	or	strobile
	syl	stro+bi+lus
	pron	<1str*ubil*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the technical name for {{cone} (sense 3}).
stroboscope	ety	C19: from strobo-, from Greek strobos a twisting, whirling+-#7scope 
stroboscope	1.
	syl	stro+bo+scope
	pron	<1str*ub*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument producing an intense flashing light, the frequency of which can be synchronized with some multiple of the frequency of rotation, vibration, or operation of an object, etc., making it appear stationary. It is used to determine speeds of rotation or vibration, or to adjust objects or parts. Sometimes shortened to {strobe}.
stroboscope	2.
	syl	stro+bo+scope
	pron	<1str*ub*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device synchronized with the opening of the shutter of a camera so that a series of still photographs can be taken of a moving object.
stroboscopic	sub
	head	stroboscope
	or	stroboscopical
	syl	stro+bo+scop+ic
	pron	<2str*ub*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
stroboscopical	sub
	head	stroboscope
	or	stroboscopic
	syl	stro+bo+1scop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stroboscopically	sub
	head	stroboscope
	syl	stro+bo+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
strode	0.
	syl	strode
	pron	<str*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {stride}.
stroganoff	0.
	syl	strog:a+noff
	pron	<1strog*2nof>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {beef stroganoff}.
Erich von	infl
	head	Stroheim
	syl	E:rich von
	pron	<1A:ri*,c> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Stroheim	0.
	syl	Stro:heim
	pron	German <1Stro:hIm>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1957, Austrian film director, whose films include (1922) and (1924).
stroke	ety	Old English str*_acian; related to Middle Low German str*_eken; see #7strike 
stroke	1.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of striking; a blow, knock, or hit.
stroke	2.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden action, movement, or occurrence.
	exam	1	a stroke of luck.
stroke	3.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brilliant or inspired act or feat.
	exam	1	a stroke of genius.
stroke	4.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	apoplexy; rupture of a blood vessel in the brain resulting in loss of consciousness, often followed by paralysis, or embolism or thrombosis affecting a cerebral vessel.
stroke	5.a.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the striking of a clock.
stroke	5.b.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the hour registered by the striking of a clock.
	exam	1	on the stroke of three.
stroke	6.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, flourish, or line made by a writing implement.
stroke	7.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {solidus} , used esp. when dictating or reading aloud.
stroke	8.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a light touch or caress, as with the fingers.
stroke	9.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a pulsation, esp. of the heart.
stroke	10.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a single complete movement or one of a series of complete movements.
stroke	11.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	the act or manner of striking the ball with a racket, club, bat, etc.
stroke	12.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the repeated movements used by a swimmer to propel himself through the water.
stroke	13.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner of swimming, esp. one of several named styles such as the crawl or butterfly.
stroke	14.a.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a series of linear movements of a reciprocating part, such as a piston.
stroke	14.b.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance travelled by such a part from one end of its movement to the other.
stroke	15.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a single pull on an oar or oars in rowing.
stroke	16.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	manner or style of rowing.
stroke	17.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the oarsman who sits nearest the stern of a shell, facing the cox, and sets the rate of striking for the rest of the crew.
a stroke (of work)	18.
	head	stroke
	syl	a stroke (of work)
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	a small amount of work.
off one's stroke	19.
	head	stroke
	syl	off one's stroke.
	def	performing or working less well than usual.
on the stroke	20.
	head	stroke
	syl	on the stroke.
	def	punctually.
stroke	21.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch, brush, or caress lightly or gently.
stroke	22.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark a line or a stroke on or through.
stroke	23.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as the stroke of (a racing shell).
stroke	24.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to strike (a ball) with a smooth swinging blow.
stroke	25.
	syl	stroke
	pron	<str*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to handle or influence (someone) with care, using persuasion, flattery, etc.
stroke play	0.a.
	syl	stroke play
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	scoring by counting the number of strokes taken.
stroll	ety	C17: probably from dialect German strollen, of obscure origin; compare German Strolch tramp
stroll	1.
	syl	stroll
	pron	<str*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk about in a leisurely manner.
stroll	2.
	syl	stroll
	pron	<str*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander from place to place.
stroll	3.
	syl	stroll
	pron	<str*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a leisurely walk.
stroller	0.
	syl	stroll+er
	pron	<1str*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the usual word for {pushchair}.
stroma	ety	C19: via New Latin from Late Latin: a mattress, from Greek; related to Latin sternere to strew
stromata	infl
	head	stroma
	syl	stro+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stroma	1.
	syl	stro+ma
	pron	<1str*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the dense colourless framework of a chloroplast and certain cells.
stroma	2.
	syl	stro+ma
	pron	<1str*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the fibrous connective tissue forming the matrix of the mammalian ovary and testis.
stroma	3.
	syl	stro+ma
	pron	<1str*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a dense mass of hyphae that is produced by certain fungi and gives rise to spore-producing bodies.
stromatic	sub
	head	stroma
	or	stromatous
	syl	stro+mat+ic
	pron	<str*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
stromatous	sub
	head	stroma
	or	stromatic
	syl	stro+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
stromatolite	ety	C20: from Greek, from str*_oma covering+-#7lite 
stromatolite	0.
	syl	stro+mat:o+lite
	pron	<str*u1m@t*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sedimentary rock consist?!ing of layers of fossilized algae, esp. blue-green algae.
stromatolitic	sub
	head	stromatolite
	syl	stro+mat:o+lit+ic
	pron	<str*u2m@t*1litik>
	pos	adj.
Stromboli	0.
	syl	Strom+bo+li
	pron	<1stromb*li>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Tyrrhenian Sea, in the Lipari Islands off the N coast of Sicily: famous for its active volcano, 927 m (3040 ft.) high.
strong	ety	Old English strang; related to Old Norse strangr, Middle High German strange, Lettish strans courageous
stronger	infl
	head	strong
	syl	strong+er
	pron	<1stroGg*>
	pos	adj.
strongest	infl
	head	strong
	syl	strong+est
	pron	<1stroGg?!ist>
	pos	adj.
strong	1.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or possessing physical or mental strength.
strong	2.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	solid or robust in construction; not easily broken or injured.
strong	3.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a resolute will or morally firm and incorruptible character.
strong	4.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	intense in quality; not faint or feeble.
	exam	1	a strong voice;
	exam	2	a strong smell.
strong	5.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily defensible; incontestable or formidable.
strong	6.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	concentrated; not weak or diluted.
strong	7.a.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	containing or having a specified number.
	exam	1	a navy 40000 strong.
strong	7.b.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a 40000-strong navy.
strong	8.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an unpleasantly powerful taste or smell.
strong	9.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an extreme or drastic effect.
	exam	1	strong discipline.
strong	10.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	emphatic or immoderate.
	exam	1	strong language.
strong	11.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	convincing, effective, or cogent.
strong	12.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	having a high degree of saturation or purity; being less saturated than a vivid colour but more so than a moderate colour; produced by a concentrated quantity of colouring agent.
strong	13.a.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to a class of verbs, in certain languages including the Germanic languages, whose conjugation shows vowel gradation, as
strong	13.b.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to any part-of-speech class, in any of various languages, whose inflections follow the less regular of two possible patterns. Compare {{weak} (sense 9}).
strong	14.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wind, current, etc.
	def	moving fast.
strong	15.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a syllable
	def	accented or stressed.
strong	16.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an industry, market, securities, etc.
	def	firm in price or characterized by firm or increasing prices.
strong	17.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain acids and bases
	def	producing high concentrations of hydrogen or hydroxide ions in aqueous solution.
have a strong stomach	18.
	head	strong
	syl	have a strong stomach.
	def	not to be prone to nausea.
strong	19.
	syl	strong
	pron	<stroG>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a strong way; effectively.
	exam	1	going strong.
come on strong	20.
	head	strong
	syl	come on strong.
	def	to speak or act forcefully or persuasively.
strongish	sub
	head	strong
	syl	strong+ish
	pos	adj.
strongly	sub
	head	strong
	syl	strong+ly
	pos	adv.
strongness	sub
	head	strong
	syl	strong+ness
	pos	n.
strong-arm	1.
	syl	strong-arm
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or in?!volv?!ing physical force or violence.
	exam	1	strong-arm tactics.
strong-arm	2.
	syl	strong-arm
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to show violence towards.
strongbox	0.
	syl	strong+box
	pron	<1stroG2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a specially designed box or safe in which valuables are locked for safety.
strong breeze	0.
	syl	strong breeze
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a considerable wind of force six on the Beaufort scale
strong drink	0.
	syl	strong drink
	pos	n.
	def	alcoholic drink.
strong gale	0.
	syl	strong gale
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a strong wind of force nine on the Beaufort scale, capable of causing minor structural damage to buildings.
stronghold	1.
	syl	strong+hold
	pron	<1stroG2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a defensible place; fortress.
stronghold	2.
	syl	strong+hold
	pron	<1stroG2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a major centre or area of predominance.
strong interaction	0.
	syl	strong in+ter+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an interaction between elementary particles responsible for the forces between nucleons in the nucleus. It operates at distances less than about 10%#-%1%5 metres, and is about a hundred times more powerful than the electromagnetic interaction. Compare {electromagnetic interaction, weak interaction, gravitational interaction}.
strongmen	infl
	head	strongman
	syl	strong+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
strongman	1.
	syl	strong+man
	pron	<1stroG2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a performer, esp. one in a circus, who performs feats of strength.
strongman	2.
	syl	strong+man
	pron	<1stroG2m@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any person regarded as a source of power, capability, initiative, etc.
strong meat	0.
	syl	strong meat
	pos	n.
	def	anything arousing fear, anger, repulsion, etc., except among a tolerant or receptive minority.
	exam	1	some scenes in the film were strong meat.
strong-minded	0.
	syl	strong-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having strength of mind; firm, resolute, and determined.
strong-mindedly	sub
	head	strong-minded
	syl	strong-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
strong-mindedness	sub
	head	strong-minded
	syl	strong-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
strong point	0.
	syl	strong point
	pos	n.
	def	something at which one excels; forte.
	exam	1	tactfulness was never his strong point.
strongroom	0.
	syl	strong+room
	pron	<1stroG2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a specially designed room in which valuables are locked for safety.
strong waters	0.
	syl	strong wa+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an archaic name for alcoholic drink.
strong-willed	0.
	syl	strong-willed
	pos	adj.
	def	having strength of will.
strongyle	ety	C19: via New Latin Strongylus, from Greek strongulos round
strongyl	alt
	head	strongyle
	or	strongyle
	syl	stron+gyl
	pron	<1stronJ*l>
	pos	n.
strongyle	0.
	or	strongyl
	syl	stron+gyle
	pron	<1stronJil>
	pos	n.
	def	any para?!sitic nematode worm of the family chiefly occurring in the intestines of horses.
strontia	ety	C19: changed from #7strontian 
strontia	0.
	syl	stron+ti:a
	pron	<1stronti*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {strontium monoxide}.
strontian	ety	C18: named after a parish in Highland Region, where it was discovered
strontian	1.
	syl	stron+ti:an
	pron	<1stronti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {strontianite}.
strontian	2.
	syl	stron+ti:an
	pron	<1stronti*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {strontium} or {strontium monoxide}.
strontianite	0.
	syl	stron+ti+an+ite
	pron	<1stronti*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, lightly coloured, or colourless mineral consisting of strontium carbonate in orthorhombic crystalline form: it is a source of strontium compounds. Formula: SrCO\3.
strontium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7strontian 
strontium	0.
	syl	stron+ti:um
	pron	<1stronti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft silvery-white element of the alkaline earth group of metals, occurring chiefly in celestite and strontianite. Its compounds burn with a crimson flame and are used in fireworks. The radioisotope {strontium-90}, with a half-life of 28.1 years, is used in nuclear power sources and is a hazardous nuclear fall-out product. Symbol: Sr; atomic no.: 38; atomic wt.: 87.62; valency: 2; relative density: 2.54; melting pt.: 769?%C; boiling pt.: 1384?%C.
strontium monoxide	0.
	syl	stron+ti:um mon+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble solid substance used in making strontium salts and purifying sugar. Formula: SrO. Also called: {strontium oxide, strontia}.
strontium unit	0.
	syl	stron+ti:um u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit expressing the concentration of strontium-90 in an organic medium, such as soil, milk, bone, etc., relative to the concentration of calcium in the same medium. Abbrev.: {SU}
strop	ety	C14 (in nautical use: a strip of rope): via Middle Low German or Middle Dutch strop, ultimately from Latin stroppus, from Greek strophos cord; see #7strophe 
strop	1.
	syl	strop
	pron	<strop>
	pos	n.
	def	a leather strap or an abrasive strip for sharpening razors.
strop	2.
	syl	strop
	pron	<strop>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope or metal band around a block or deadeye for support.
strops	infl
	head	strop
	syl	strops
	pos	vb.
stropping	infl
	head	strop
	syl	strop+ping
	pos	vb.
stropped	infl
	head	strop
	syl	stropped.
	pos	vb.
strop	3.
	syl	strop
	pron	<strop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sharpen (a razor, etc.) on a strop.
strophanthin	0.
	syl	stro+phan+thin
	pron	<str*u1f@nTin>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic glycoside or mixture of glycosides obtained from the ripe seeds of certain species of strophanthus: used as a cardiac stimulant.
strophanthus	1.
	syl	stro+phan+thus
	pron	<str*u1f@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any small tree or shrub of the apocynaceous genus of tropical Africa and Asia, having strap-shaped twisted petals. The seeds of certain species yield the drug strophanthin.
strophanthus	2.
	syl	stro+phan+thus
	pron	<str*u1f@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeds of any of these plants.
strophe	ety	C17: from Greek: a verse, literally: a turning, from strephein to twist
strophe	1.a.
	syl	stro+phe
	pron	<1str*ufi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the first of two movements made by a chorus during the performance of a choral ode.
strophe	1.b.
	syl	stro+phe
	pron	<1str*ufi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the first part of a choral ode sung during this movement.
strophe	2.
	syl	stro+phe
	pron	<1str*ufi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	usage	in classical verse
	def	the first division of the threefold structure of a Pindaric ode.
strophe	3.
	syl	stro+phe
	pron	<1str*ufi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	the first of two metrical systems used alternately within a poem. {~} See {antistrophe, epode}.
strophical	alt
	head	strophic
	or	strophic
	syl	stroph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
strophic	1.
	or	strophical
	syl	stroph+ic
	pron	<1strofik>, <1str*u->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or employing a strophe or strophes.
strophic	2.
	or	strophical
	syl	stroph+ic
	pron	<1strofik>, <1str*u->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a song
	def	having identical or related music in each verse. Compare {through-composed}.
stroppy	ety	C20: changed and shortened from #7obstreperous 
stroppier	infl
	head	stroppy
	syl	strop+pi+er
	pos	adj.
stroppiest	infl
	head	stroppy
	syl	strop+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
stroppy	0.
	syl	strop+py
	pron	<1stropi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	angry or awkward.
stroud	ety	C17: perhaps named after Stroud, textile centre in Gloucestershire
stroud	0.
	syl	stroud
	pron	<straud>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse woollen fabric.
strove	0.
	syl	strove
	pron	<str*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {strive}.
strows	infl
	head	strow
	syl	strows
	pos	vb.
strowing	infl
	head	strow
	syl	strow+ing
	pos	vb.
strowed strown	infl
	head	strow
	or	strowed
	syl	strowed; strown
	pos	vb.
strowed	infl
	head	strow
	or	strowed strown
	syl	strowed.
	pos	vb.
strow	0.
	syl	strow
	pron	<str*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic variant of {strew}.
stroy	0.
	syl	stroy
	pron	<strci>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic variant of {destroy}.
stroyer	sub
	head	stroy
	syl	stroy+er
	pos	n.
struck	1.
	syl	struck
	pos	str^k; vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {strike}.
struck	2.
	syl	struck
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of an industry, factory, etc.
	def	shut down or otherwise affected by a labour strike.
struck measure	0.
	syl	struck meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of grain, etc., in which the contents are made level with the top of the container rather than being heaped.
structural	1.
	syl	struc+tur+al
	pron	<1str^kC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having structure or a structure.
structural	2.
	syl	struc+tur+al
	pron	<1str^kC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the structure of rocks and other features of the earth's crust.
structural	3.
	syl	struc+tur+al
	pron	<1str^kC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the structure of organisms; morphological.
structural	4.
	syl	struc+tur+al
	pron	<1str^kC*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, con?!cerned with, caused by, or involving the arrangement of atoms in molecules.
structurally	sub
	head	structural
	syl	struc+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
structural formula	0.
	syl	struc+tur+al for+mu+la
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical formula showing the composition and structure of a molecule. The atoms are represented by symbols and the structure is indicated by showing the relative positions of the atoms in space and the bonds between them.
	exam	1	H-C$=#800809 C-H is the structural formula of acetylene.
structuralism	1.
	syl	struc+tur+al+ism
	pron	<1str^kC*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an approach to anthropology and other social sciences and to literature that interprets and analyses its material in terms of oppositions, contrasts, and hierarchical structures, esp. as they might reflect universal mental characteristics or organizing principles. Compare {functionalism}.
structuralism	2.
	syl	struc+tur+al+ism
	pron	<1str^kC*r*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an approach to linguistics that analyses and describes the structure of language, as distinguished from its comparative and historical aspects.
structuralist	sub
	head	structuralism
	syl	struc+tur+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
structural linguistics	0.
	syl	struc+tur+al lin+guis+tics
	pos	n.
	def	a descriptive approach to a synchronic or diachronic analysis of language on the basis of its structure as reflected by irreducible units of phonological, morphological, and semantic features.
structural psychology	0.
	syl	struc+tur+al psy+chol+o:gy
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a school of psy?!chol?!ogy using introspection to analyse experience into basic units.
structural steel	0.
	syl	struc+tur+al steel
	pos	n.
	def	a strong mild steel used in construction work.
structure	ety	C15: from Latin struct*_ura, from struere to build
structure	1.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex construction or entity.
structure	2.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement and interrelationship of parts in a construction.
structure	3.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of construction or organization.
	exam	1	the structure of society.
structure	4.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	morphology; form.
structure	5.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the arrangement of atoms in a molecule of a chemical compound.
	exam	1	the structure of benzene.
structure	6.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the way in which a mineral, rock, rock mass or stratum, etc., is made up of its component parts.
structure	7.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	the act of constructing.
structure	8.
	syl	struc+ture
	pron	<1str^kC*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to impart a structure to.
strudel	ety	German, from Middle High German strodel eddy, whirlpool, so called from the way the pastry is rolled
strudel	0.
	syl	stru+del
	pron	<1stru:dL>, German <1Stru:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin sheet of filled dough rolled up and baked.
	exam	1	apple strudel.
struggle	ety	C14: of obscure origin
struggle	1.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for or against; may take an infinitive
	def	to exert strength, energy, and force; work or strive.
	exam	1	to struggle to obtain freedom.
struggle	2.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about strenuously so as to escape from something confining.
struggle	3.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to contend, battle, or fight.
struggle	4.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go or progress with difficulty.
struggle	5.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	n.
	def	a laboured or strenuous exertion or effort.
struggle	6.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fight or battle.
struggle	7.
	syl	strug+gle
	pron	<1str^gL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of struggling.
struggler	sub
	head	struggle
	syl	strug+gler
	pos	n.
strugglingly	sub
	head	struggle
	syl	strug+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
struggle for existence	0.
	syl	strug+gle for ex+ist+ence
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	competition between organisms of a population, esp. as a factor in the evolution of plants and animals. See also {natural selection}.
strums	infl
	head	strum
	syl	strums
	pos	str^m; vb.
strumming	infl
	head	strum
	syl	strum+ming
	pos	str^m; vb.
strummed	infl
	head	strum
	syl	strummed.
	pos	str^m; vb.
strum	1.
	syl	strum
	pos	str^m; vb.
	def	to sound (the strings of a guitar, banjo, etc.) with a downward or upward sweep of the thumb or of a plectrum.
strum	2.
	syl	strum
	pos	str^m; vb.
	def	to play (chords, a tune, etc.) in this way.
strummer	sub
	head	strum
	syl	strum+mer
	pos	n.
struma	ety	C16: from Latin: a scrofulous tumour, from struere to heap up
strumae	infl
	head	struma
	syl	stru+mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
struma	1.
	syl	stru+ma
	pron	<1stru:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal enlargement of the thyroid gland; goitre.
struma	2.
	syl	stru+ma
	pron	<1stru:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a swelling, esp. one at the base of a moss capsule.
struma	3.
	syl	stru+ma
	pron	<1stru:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {scrofula}.
strumatic	sub
	head	struma
	syl	stru+mat+ic
	pron	<stru:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
strumous	sub
	head	struma
	or	strumose
	syl	stru+mous
	pron	<1stru:?!m*s>
	pos	adj.
strumose	sub
	head	struma
	or	strumous
	syl	stru+mose
	pron	<1stru:m*us>
	pos	adj.
Struma	0.
	syl	Stru+ma
	pron	<1stru:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Europe, rising in SW Bulgaria near Sofia and flowing generally southeast through Greece to the Aegean. Length: 362 km (225 miles). Greek names: {Strimon, Strymon}.
strumpet	ety	C14: of unknown origin
strumpet	0.
	syl	strum+pet
	pron	<1str^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute or promiscuous woman.
strung	1.
	syl	strung
	pron	<str^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense and past participle of {string}.
strung	2.a.
	syl	strung
	pron	<str^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a piano, etc.
	def	provided with strings, esp. of a specified kind or in a specified manner.
strung	2.b.
	syl	strung
	pron	<str^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	gut-strung.
highly strung	3.
	head	strung
	syl	highly strung.
	def	very nervous or volatile in character. Usual U.S. phrase: {high-strung}.
strung out	1.
	syl	strung out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	addicted to a drug.
strung out	2.
	syl	strung out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	of a drug addict
	def	suffering or distressed because of the lack of a drug.
strung up	0.
	syl	strung up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	tense or nervous.
strut	ety	C14 strouten (in the sense: swell, stand out; C16: to walk stiffly), from Old English str*_utian to stand stiffly; related to Low German strutt stiff
struts	infl
	head	strut
	syl	struts
	pos	str^t; vb.
strutting	infl
	head	strut
	syl	strut+ting
	pos	str^t; vb.
strutted	infl
	head	strut
	syl	strut+ted.
	pos	str^t; vb.
strut	1.
	syl	strut
	pos	str^t; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk in a pompous manner; swagger.
strut	2.
	syl	strut
	pos	str^t; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or provide with struts.
strut	3.
	syl	strut
	pos	n.
	def	a structural member used mainly in compression, esp. as part of a framework.
strut	4.
	syl	strut
	pos	n.
	def	an affected, proud, or stiff walk.
strutter	sub
	head	strut
	syl	strut+ter
	pos	n.
struttingly	sub
	head	strut
	syl	strut+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
struthious	ety	C18: from Late Latin str*_uthi*_o, from Greek strouthi*_on, from strouthos an ostrich
struthious	1.
	syl	stru+thi+ous
	pron	<1stru:Ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of birds
	def	related to or resembling the ostrich.
struthious	2.
	syl	stru+thi+ous
	pron	<1stru:Ti*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating all flightless (ratite) birds.
strychnic	0.
	syl	strych+nic
	pron	<1striknik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from strychnine.
strychnine	ety	C19: via French from New Latin Strychnos, from Greek strukhnos nightshade
strychnine	0.
	syl	strych+nine
	pron	<1striknEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline very poisonous alkaloid, obtained from the plant nux vomica: used in small quantities as a stimulant of the central nervous system and the appetite. Formula: C\2\1H\2\2O\2N\2.
strychninism	0.
	syl	strych+nin+ism
	pron	<1strikni2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	poisoning caused by the excessive or prolonged use of strychnine.
Strymon	0.
	syl	Stry+mon
	pron	<1strIm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek name for the {Struma}.
Stuart	1.
	syl	Stu:art
	pron	<1stju*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the royal house that ruled in Scotland from 1371 to 1714 and in England from 1603 to 1714. See also {Stewart} (sense 1).
Charles Edward	2.
	head	Stuart
	syl	Charles Ed:ward
	def	called or 1720-88, pretender to the British throne. He led the Jacobite Rebellion (1745-46) in an attempt to re-establish the Stuart succession.
Stuart	3.
	syl	Stu:art
	pron	<1stju*t>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, {James Fran@.cis Ed@.ward}, called 1688-1766, pre?!tend?!er to the British throne; son of James II (James VII of Scotland) and his second wife, Mary of Modena. He made two unsuccessful attempts to realize his claim to the throne (1708; 1715).
Mary	4.
	head	Stuart
	syl	Mar:y.
	def	See {Mary Queen of Scots}.
stub	ety	Old English stubb; related to Old Norse stubbi, Middle Dutch stubbe, Greek stupos stem, stump
stub	1.
	syl	stub
	pos	st^b; n.
	def	a short piece remaining after something has been cut, removed, etc..
	exam	1	a cigar stub.
stub	2.
	syl	stub
	pos	st^b; n.
	def	the residual piece or section of a receipt, ticket, cheque, etc.
stub	3.
	syl	stub
	pos	st^b; n.
	def	the usual U.S. word for {counterfoil}.
stub	4.
	syl	stub
	pos	st^b; n.
	def	any short projection or blunted end.
stub	5.
	syl	stub
	pos	st^b; n.
	def	the stump of a tree or plant.
stubs	infl
	head	stub
	syl	stubs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stubbing	infl
	head	stub
	syl	stub+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stubbed	infl
	head	stub
	syl	stubbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stub	6.
	syl	stub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike (one's toe, foot, etc.) painfully against a hard surface.
stub	7.
	syl	stub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to put (out a cigarette or cigar) by pressing the end against a surface.
stub	8.
	syl	stub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear (land) of stubs.
stub	9.
	syl	stub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dig up (the roots) of (a tree or bush).
stub axle	0.
	syl	stub ax:le
	pos	n.
	def	a short axle that carries one of the front steered wheels of a motor vehicle and is capable of limited angular movement about a kingpin.
stubble	ety	C13: from Old French estuble, from Latin stupula, variant of stipula stalk, stem, stubble
stubble	1.a.
	syl	stub+ble
	pron	<1st^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the stubs of stalks left in a field where a crop has been cut and harvested.
stubble	1.b.
	syl	stub+ble
	pron	<1st^bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a stubble field.
stubble	2.
	syl	stub+ble
	pron	<1st^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any bristly growth or surface.
stubbled	sub
	head	stubble
	or	stubbly
	syl	stub+bled
	pos	adj.
stubbly	sub
	head	stubble
	or	stubbled
	syl	stub+bly
	pos	adj.
stubborn	ety	C14 stoborne, of obscure origin
stubborn	1.
	syl	stub+born
	pron	<1st^bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing to comply, agree, or give in; obstinate.
stubborn	2.
	syl	stub+born
	pron	<1st^bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to handle, treat, or overcome.
stubborn	3.
	syl	stub+born
	pron	<1st^bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	persistent and dogged.
	exam	1	a stubborn crusade.
stubbornly	sub
	head	stubborn
	syl	stub+born+ly
	pos	adv.
stubbornness	sub
	head	stubborn
	syl	stub+born+ness
	pos	n.
George	infl
	head	Stubbs
	syl	George.
	pos	st^bz; n.
Stubbs	0.
	syl	Stubbs
	pos	st^bz; n.
	def	1724-1806, English painter, noted esp. for his pictures of horses.
stubbier	infl
	head	stubby
	syl	stub+bi+er
	pos	adj.
stubbiest	infl
	head	stubby
	syl	stub+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
stubby	1.
	syl	stub+by
	pron	<1st^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	short and broad; stumpy or thickset.
stubby	2.
	syl	stub+by
	pron	<1st^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	bristling and stiff. {~}
stubby	3.
	syl	stub+by
	pron	<1st^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a small bottle of beer.
stubbily	sub
	head	stubby
	syl	stub+bi+ly
	pos	adv.
stubbiness	sub
	head	stubby
	syl	stub+bi+ness
	pos	n.
stub nail	1.
	syl	stub nail
	pos	n.
	def	a short thick nail.
stub nail	2.
	syl	stub nail
	pos	n.
	def	a worn nail in a horseshoe.
stucco	ety	C16: from Italian, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German stukki a fragment, crust, Old English stycce 
stuccoes	infl
	head	stucco
	or	stuccos
	syl	stuc+coes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stuccos	infl
	head	stucco
	or	stuccoes
	syl	stuc+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stucco	1.
	syl	stuc+co
	pron	<1st^k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a weather-resistant mixture of dehydrated lime, powdered marble, and glue, used in decorative mouldings on buildings.
stucco	2.
	syl	stuc+co
	pron	<1st^k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of cement or plaster used for coating outside walls.
stucco	3.
	syl	stuc+co
	pron	<1st^k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {stuccowork}. decorative work moulded in stucco.
stuccoes	infl
	head	stucco
	or	stuccos
	syl	stuc+coes
	pos	vb.
stuccos	infl
	head	stucco
	or	stuccoes
	syl	stuc+cos
	pos	vb.
stuccoing	infl
	head	stucco
	syl	stuc+co+ing
	pos	vb.
stuccoed	infl
	head	stucco
	syl	stuc+coed.
	pos	vb.
stucco	4.
	syl	stuc+co
	pron	<1st^k*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply stucco to.
stuccoer	sub
	head	stucco
	syl	stuc+co+er
	pos	n.
stuck	1.
	syl	stuck
	pos	st^k; vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {stick%2}.
stuck	2.
	syl	stuck
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	baffled or nonplussed.
stuck	3.
	syl	stuck
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	keen (on) or infatuated (with).
stuck	4.a.
	syl	stuck
	pos	adj.
	def	to perform (a task) with determination.
stuck	4.b.
	syl	stuck
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to attack (a person) verbally or physically.
stuck-up	0.
	syl	stuck-up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	conceited, arrogant, or snobbish.
stuck-upness	sub
	head	stuck-up
	syl	stuck-1up:ness
	pos	n.
stud	ety	Old English studu; related to Old Norse stoth post, Middle High German stud post
stud	H1.1.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	a large-headed nail or other projection protruding from a surface, usually as decoration.
stud	H1.2.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	a type of fastener consisting of two discs at either end of a short shank, used to fasten shirtfronts, collars, etc.
stud	H1.3.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	qual	Building.
	def	a vertical member made of timber, steel, etc., that is used with others to construct the framework of a wall.
stud	H1.4.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	a headless bolt that is threaded at both ends, the centre portion being unthreaded.
stud	H1.5.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	any short projection on a machine, such as the metal cylinder that forms a journal for the gears on a screw-cutting lathe.
stud	H1.6.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	the cross bar in the centre of a link of a heavy chain.
stud	H1.7.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	one of a number of rounded projections on the sole of a boot or shoe to give better grip, as on a football boot.
studs	infl
	head	stud
	syl	studs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
studding	infl
	head	stud
	syl	stud+ding
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
studded	infl
	head	stud
	syl	stud+ded.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stud	H1.8.
	syl	stud
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide, ornament, or make with studs.
stud	H1.9.
	syl	stud
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dot or cover with.
	exam	1	the park was studded with daisies.
stud	H1.10.
	syl	stud
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Building.
	def	to provide or support (a wall, partition, etc.) with studs.
stud	ety	Old English st*_od; related to Old Norse st*_oth, Old High German stuot 
stud	H2.1.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	a group of pedigree animals, esp. horses, kept for breeding purposes.
stud	H2.2.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	any male animal kept principally for breeding purposes, esp. a stallion.
stud	H2.3.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	a farm or stable where a stud is kept.
stud	H2.4.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	the state or condition of being kept for breeding purposes.
	exam	1	at stud;
	exam	2	put to stud.
stud	H2.5.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to such animals or the place where they are kept.
	exam	1	a stud farm;
	exam	2	a stud horse.
stud	H2.6.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a virile or sexually active man.
stud	H2.7.
	syl	stud
	pos	st^d; n.
	def	short for {stud poker}.
studbook	0.
	syl	stud+book
	pron	<1st^d2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a written record of the pedigree of a purebred stock, esp. of racehorses.
studding	1.
	syl	stud+ding
	pron	<1st^diG>
	pos	n.
	def	building studs collectively, esp. as used to form a wall or partition. See also {stud%1} (sense 3).
studding	2.
	syl	stud+ding
	pron	<1st^diG>
	pos	n.
	def	material that is used to form studs or serve as studs.
studdingsail	ety	C16: studding, perhaps from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch st*_otinge, from st*_oten to thrust; related to German stossen 
studdingsail	0.
	syl	stud:ding+sail
	pron	<1st^diG2sAl>, Nautical <1st^nsL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a light auxiliary sail set outboard on spars on either side of a square sail. Also called: {stunsail, stuns'l}.
student	ety	C15: from Latin stud*_ens diligent, from stud*_ere to be zealous; see #7study 
student	1.
	syl	stu+dent
	pron	<1stju:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person following a course of study, as in a school, college, university, etc.
student	2.
	syl	stu+dent
	pron	<1stju:dNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a thorough study of a subject.
student	3.
	syl	stu+dent
	pron	<1stju:dNt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who likes to study.
student adviser	0.
	syl	stu+dent ad+vis+er
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{counsellor} (sense 5}).
studentship	1.
	syl	stu+dent+ship
	pron	<1stju:dNt2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the role or position of a student.
studentship	2.
	syl	stu+dent+ship
	pron	<1stju:dNt2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{scholarship} (sense 3}).
Student's t distribution	0.
	syl	Stu+dent's t dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a continuous distribution obtained from a ratio of a normal and a chi-square variable approximating to the normal distribution for a small population. Also called: {t distribution}.
studhorse	0.
	syl	stud+horse
	pron	<1st^d2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {stallion}.
studied	1.
	syl	stud+ied
	pron	<1st^did>
	pos	adj.
	def	carefully practised, designed, or premeditated.
	exam	1	a studied reply.
studied	2.
	syl	stud+ied
	pron	<1st^did>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {learned}.
studiedly	sub
	head	studied
	syl	stud+ied+ly
	pos	adv.
studiedness	sub
	head	studied
	syl	stud+ied+ness
	pos	n.
studio	ety	C19: from Italian, literally: study, from Latin studium diligence
studios	infl
	head	studio
	syl	stu+di:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
studio	1.
	syl	stu+di:o
	pron	<1stju:di2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which an artist, photographer, or musician works.
studio	2.
	syl	stu+di:o
	pron	<1stju:di2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a room used to record television or radio programmes, make films, etc.
studio	3.
	syl	stu+di:o
	pron	<1stju:di2*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the premises of a radio, television, or film company.
studio couch	0.
	syl	stu+di:o couch
	pos	n.
	def	an upholstered couch, usually backless, convertible into a double bed.
studious	ety	C14: from Latin studi*_osus devoted to, from studium assiduity
studious	1.
	syl	stu+di+ous
	pron	<1stju:di*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to study.
studious	2.
	syl	stu+di+ous
	pron	<1stju:di*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a serious, thoughtful, and hard-working character.
studious	3.
	syl	stu+di+ous
	pron	<1stju:di*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing deliberation, care, or precision.
studiously	sub
	head	studious
	syl	stu+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
studiousness	sub
	head	studious
	syl	stu+di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
stud poker	0.
	syl	stud pok+er
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of poker in which the first card is dealt face down before each player and the next four are dealt face up ({five-card stud}) or in which the first two cards and the last card are dealt face down and the intervening four cards are dealt face up ({seven-card stud}) , with bets made after each round. Often shortened to {stud}.
studwork	1.
	syl	stud+work
	pron	<1st^d2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work decorated with studs.
studwork	2.
	syl	stud+work
	pron	<1st^d2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the supporting framework of a wall or partition.
study	ety	C13: from Old French estudie, from Latin studium zeal, inclination, from stud*_ere to be diligent
studies	infl
	head	study
	syl	stud+ies
	pos	vb.
studying	infl
	head	study
	syl	stud:y+ing
	pos	vb.
studied	infl
	head	study
	syl	stud+ied.
	pos	vb.
study	1.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply the mind to the learning or understanding of (a subject), esp. by reading.
	exam	1	to study languages;
	exam	2	to study all night.
study	2.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to investigate or examine, as by observation, research, etc..
	exam	1	to study the effects of heat on metal.
study	3.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look at minutely; scrutinize.
study	4.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give much careful or critical thought to.
study	5.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take a course in (a subject), as at a college.
study	6.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to try to memorize.
	exam	1	to study a part for a play.
study	7.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meditate or contemplate; reflect.
studies	infl
	head	study
	syl	stud:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
study	8.a.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of studying
study	8.b.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	study group.
study	9.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	a room used for studying, reading, writing, etc.
study	10.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	work relating to a particular discipline.
	exam	1	environmental studies.
study	11.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of studying, such as a written paper or book.
study	12.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	a drawing, sculpture, etc., executed for practice or in preparation for another work.
study	13.
	syl	stud:y
	pron	<1st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical composition intended to develop one aspect of performing technique.
	exam	1	a study in spiccato bowing.
in a brown study	14.
	head	study
	syl	in a brown study.
	def	in a reverie or daydream.
stuff	ety	C14: from Old French estoffe, from estoffer to furnish, provide, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German stopfen to cram full
stuff	1.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pack or fill completely; cram.
stuff	2.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to eat large quantities.
stuff	3.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to force, shove, or squeeze.
	exam	1	to stuff money into a pocket.
stuff	4.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fill (food such as poultry or tomatoes) with a stuffing.
stuff	5.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fill (an animal's skin) with material so as to restore the shape of the live animal.
stuff	6.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (a woman).
stuff	7.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Tanning.
	def	to treat (an animal skin or hide) with grease.
stuff	8.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to fill (a ballot box) with a large number of fraudulent votes.
stuff	9.
	syl	stuff
	pos	st^f; vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	in marine transport
	def	to pack (a container). See also {stuffing and stripping}.
stuff	10.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the raw material or fabric of some?!thing.
stuff	11.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	woollen cloth or fabric.
stuff	12.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	any general or un?!speci?!fied substance or accumulation of objects.
stuff	13.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	stupid or worth?!less actions, speech, ideas, etc.
stuff	14.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
stuff	15.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a drug, esp. cannabis.
do one's stuff	infl
	head	stuff
	syl	do one's stuff.
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
stuff	16.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to do what is expected of one.
that's the stuff	17.
	head	stuff
	syl	that's the stuff.
	def	that is what is needed.
stuff	18.
	syl	stuff
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Taboo slang, offensive.
	def	a girl or woman considered sexually (esp. in the phrase {bit of stuff}) .
stuffer	sub
	head	stuff
	syl	stuff+er
	pos	n.
stuffed	1.
	syl	stuffed
	pos	st^ft; adj.
	def	filled with something, esp. (of poultry and other food) filled with stuffing.
stuffed	2.
	syl	stuffed
	pos	st^ft; adj.
	usage	foll. by up; of the nasal passages
	def	blocked with mucus.
get stuffed	3.
	head	stuffed
	syl	get stuffed&!
	qual	Brit. taboo slang.
	def	an exclamation of contemptuous anger or annoyance, esp. against another person.
stuffed shirt	0.
	syl	stuffed shirt
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a pompous or formal person.
stuff gown	0.
	syl	stuff gown
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a woollen gown worn by a barrister who has not taken silk.
stuffing	1.
	syl	stuff+ing
	pron	<1st^fiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material with which something is stuffed.
stuffing	2.
	syl	stuff+ing
	pron	<1st^fiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of chopped and seasoned ingredients with which poultry, meat, etc., is stuffed before cooking.
knock the stuffing out of (someone)	3.
	head	stuffing
	syl	knock the stuffing out of (someone)
	def	to defeat (someone) utterly.
stuffing and stripping	0.
	syl	stuff+ing and strip+ping
	pos	n.
	usage	in marine transport
	def	the packing and unpacking of containers.
stuffing box	0.
	syl	stuff+ing box
	pos	n.
	def	a small chamber in which an annular packing is compressed around a reciprocating or rotating rod or shaft to form a seal. Also called: {packing box}.
stuffing nut	0.
	syl	stuff+ing nut
	pos	n.
	def	a large nut that is tightened to compress the packing in a stuffing box.
stuffier	infl
	head	stuffy
	syl	stuff:i+er
	pos	adj.
stuffiest	infl
	head	stuffy
	syl	stuff:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stuffy	1.
	syl	stuff:y
	pron	<1st^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking fresh air.
stuffy	2.
	syl	stuff:y
	pron	<1st^fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively dull, staid, or conventional.
stuffy	3.
	syl	stuff:y
	pron	<1st^fi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the nasal passages
	def	blocked with mucus.
stuffily	sub
	head	stuffy
	syl	stuff:i+ly
	pos	adv.
stuffiness	sub
	head	stuffy
	syl	stuff:i+ness
	pos	n.
stull	ety	C18: perhaps from German Stollen, from Old High German stollo 
stull	0.
	syl	stull
	pos	st^l; n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a timber prop or platform in a stope.
stultify	ety	C18: from Latin stultus stupid+ facere to make
stultifies	infl
	head	stultify
	syl	stul+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stultifying	infl
	head	stultify
	syl	stul+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stultified	infl
	head	stultify
	syl	stul+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stultify	1.
	syl	stul+ti+fy
	pron	<1st^lti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make useless, futile, or ineffectual, esp. by routine.
stultify	2.
	syl	stul+ti+fy
	pron	<1st^lti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to appear absurd or inconsistent.
stultify	3.
	syl	stul+ti+fy
	pron	<1st^lti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove (someone) to be of unsound mind and thus not legally responsible.
stultification	sub
	head	stultify
	syl	stul+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
stultifier	sub
	head	stultify
	syl	stul+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
stum	ety	C17: from Dutch stom dumb; related to German stumm 
stum	1.
	syl	stum
	pos	n.
	usage	st^m; in wine-making
	def	a less common word for {must%2}.
stum	2.
	syl	stum
	pos	n.
	usage	st^m; in wine-making
	def	partly fermented wine added to fermented wine as a preservative.
stums	infl
	head	stum
	syl	stums
	pos	vb.
stumming	infl
	head	stum
	syl	stum+ming
	pos	vb.
stummed	infl
	head	stum
	syl	stummed.
	pos	vb.
stum	3.
	syl	stum
	pos	vb.
	usage	st^m; in wine-making
	def	to preserve (wine) by adding stum.
stumble	ety	C14: related to Norwegian stumla, Danish dialect stumle; see #7stammer 
stumble	1.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to trip or fall while walking or running.
stumble	2.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk in an awkward, unsteady, or unsure way.
stumble	3.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make mistakes or hesitate in speech or actions.
stumble	4.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by across or upon
	def	to come (across) by accident.
stumble	5.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to commit a grave mistake or sin.
stumble	6.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a false step, trip, or blunder.
stumble	7.
	syl	stum+ble
	pron	<1st^mbL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of stumbling.
stumbler	sub
	head	stumble
	syl	stum+bler
	pos	n.
stumblingly	sub
	head	stumble
	syl	stum+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
stumbling block	0.
	syl	stum+bling block
	pos	n.
	def	any impediment or obstacle.
stumer	ety	of unknown origin
stumer	1.
	syl	stu+mer
	pron	<1stju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a forgery or cheat.
stumer	2.
	syl	stu+mer
	pron	<1stju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish dialect.
	def	a poor bargain.
stump	ety	C14: from Middle Low German stump; related to Dutch stomp, German Stumpf; see #7stamp 
stump	1.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	def	the base part of a tree trunk left standing after the tree has been felled or has fallen.
stump	2.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	def	the part of something, such as a tooth, limb, or blade, that remains after a larger part has been removed.
stump	3.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a leg (esp. in the phrase {stir one's stumps}) .
stump	4.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	any of three upright wooden sticks that, with two bails laid across them, form a wicket (the {stumps}) .
stump	5.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	def	Also called: {tortillon}. a short sharply-pointed stick of cork or rolled paper or leather, used in drawing and shading.
stump	6.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	def	a heavy tread or the sound of heavy footsteps.
stump	7.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	def	a platform used by an orator when addressing a meeting.
stump	8.
	syl	stump
	pos	st^mp; n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a pile used to support a house.
stump	9.
	syl	stump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop, confuse, or puzzle.
stump	10.
	syl	stump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to plod or trudge heavily.
stump	11.
	syl	stump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Cricket. of a fielder, esp. a wicketkeeper
	def	to dismiss (a batsman) by breaking his wicket with the ball or with the ball in the hand while he is out of his crease.
stump	12.
	syl	stump
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to campaign or canvass (an area), esp. by political speech-making.
stump	13.
	syl	stump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce to a stump; lop.
stump	14.
	syl	stump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear (land) of stumps.
stumper	sub
	head	stump
	syl	stump+er
	pos	n.
stumpage	1.
	syl	stump+age
	pron	<1st^mpiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	standing timber or its value.
stumpage	2.
	syl	stump+age
	pron	<1st^mpiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the right to fell timber on another person's land.
farm	alt
	head	stump ranch
	or	stump ranch
	syl	farm
	pos	n.
stump ranch	0.
	or	farm
	syl	stump ranch
	pos	n.
	usage	Canadian informal. in British Columbia
	def	an undeveloped ranch in the bush where grass is grown among the stumps of felled trees.
stump up	0.
	syl	stump up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to give (the money required).
stumpier	infl
	head	stumpy
	syl	stump:i+er
	pos	adj.
stumpiest	infl
	head	stumpy
	syl	stump:i+est.
	pos	adj.
stumpy	1.
	syl	stump:y
	pron	<1st^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a stump.
stumpy	2.
	syl	stump:y
	pron	<1st^mpi>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in or full of stumps.
stumpiness	sub
	head	stumpy
	syl	stump:i+ness
	pos	n.
stun	ety	C13 stunen, from Old French estoner to daze, stupefy, from Vulgar Latin exton*_are (unattested), from Latin #7ex -%1#7+ ton*_are to thunder
stuns	infl
	head	stun
	syl	stuns
	pos	st^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
stunning	infl
	head	stun
	syl	stun+ning
	pos	st^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
stunned	infl
	head	stun
	syl	stunned.
	pos	st^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
stun	1.
	syl	stun
	pos	st^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render unconscious, as by a heavy blow or fall.
stun	2.
	syl	stun
	pos	st^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shock or overwhelm.
stun	3.
	syl	stun
	pos	st^n; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to surprise or astound.
stun	4.
	syl	stun
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the state or effect of being stunned.
stung	1.
	syl	stung
	pron	<st^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {sting. ~}
stung	2.
	syl	stung
	pron	<st^G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	drunk; intoxicated.
stunk	0.
	syl	stunk
	pron	<st^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {stink}.
stunner	0.
	syl	stun+ner
	pron	<1st^n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing of great beauty, quality, size, etc.
stunning	0.
	syl	stun+ning
	pron	<1st^niG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very attractive, impressive, astonishing, etc.
stunningly	sub
	head	stunning
	syl	stun+ning+ly
	pos	adv.
stuns'l	alt
	head	stunsail
	or	stunsail
	syl	stun:s'l
	pron	<1st^nsL>
	pos	n.
stunsail	0.
	or	stuns'l
	syl	stun+sail
	pron	<1st^nsL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {studdingsail}.
stunt	ety	C17 (as vb.: to check the growth of): perhaps from C15 stont of short duration, from Old English stunt simple, foolish; sense probably influenced by Old Norse stuttr short in stature, dwarfed
stunt	H1.1.
	syl	stunt
	pos	st^nt; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevent or impede (the growth or development) of (a plant, animal, etc.).
stunt	H1.2.
	syl	stunt
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of stunting.
stunt	H1.3.
	syl	stunt
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or plant that has been stunted.
stunted	sub
	head	stunt
	syl	stunt+ed
	pos	adj.
stuntedness	sub
	head	stunt
	syl	stunt+ed+ness
	pos	n.
stunt	ety	C19: U.S. student slang, of unknown origin
stunt	H2.1.a.
	syl	stunt
	pos	st^nt; n.
	def	a feat of daring or skill.
stunt	H2.1.b.
	syl	stunt
	pos	st^nt; n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a stunt man;
	exam	2	stunt flying.
stunt	H2.2.
	syl	stunt
	pos	st^nt; n.
	def	anything spectacular or unusual done for attention.
stunt	H2.3.
	syl	stunt
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform a stunt or stunts.
stupa	ety	C19: from Sanskrit: dome
stupa	0.
	syl	stu+pa
	pron	<1stu:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a domed edifice housing Buddhist or Jain relics. Also called: {tope}.
stupe	ety	C14: from Latin stuppa flax, from Greek stupp*_e 
stupe	H1.0.
	syl	stupe
	pron	<stju:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a hot damp cloth, usually sprinkled with an irritant, applied to the body to relieve pain by counter?!irritation.
stupe	H2.0.
	syl	stupe
	pron	<stju:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid person; clot.
stupefacient	ety	C17: from Latin stupefaci*_ens to make senseless, from stup*_ere to be stunned+ facere to make
stupefactive	alt
	head	stupefacient
	or	stupefacient
	syl	stu+pe:fac+tive
	pron	<2stju:pi1f@ktiv>
	pos	n.
stupefacient	1.
	or	stupefactive
	syl	stu+pe:fa+ci+ent
	pron	<2stju:pi1fASi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that causes stupor.
stupefacient	2.
	or	stupefactive
	syl	stu+pe:fa+ci+ent
	pron	<2stju:pi1fASi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating this type of drug.
stupefaction	1.
	syl	stu+pe:fac+tion
	pron	<2stju:pi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	astonishment.
stupefaction	2.
	syl	stu+pe:fac+tion
	pron	<2stju:pi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stupefying or the state of being stupefied.
stupefy	ety	C16: from Old French stupefier, from Latin stupefacere; see #7stupefa?!cient 
stupefies	infl
	head	stupefy
	syl	stu+pe:fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stupefying	infl
	head	stupefy
	syl	stu+pe:fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stupefied	infl
	head	stupefy
	syl	stu+pe:fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stupefy	1.
	syl	stu+pe:fy
	pron	<1stju:pi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render insensitive or lethargic.
stupefy	2.
	syl	stu+pe:fy
	pron	<1stju:pi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse or astound.
stupefier	sub
	head	stupefy
	syl	stu+pe:2fi+er
	pos	n.
stupefyingly	sub
	head	stupefy
	syl	stu+pe:2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
stupendous	ety	C17: from Latin stup*_ere to be amazed &- stu+#!pen+dous+ly adv.
stupendous	0.
	syl	stu+pen+dous
	pron	<stju:1pend*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	astounding, wonderful, huge, etc.
stupendousness	sub
	head	stupendous
	syl	stu+1pen+dous+ness
	pos	n.
stupid	ety	C16: from French stupide, from Latin stupidus silly, from stup*_ere to be amazed
stupid	1.
	syl	stu+pid
	pron	<1stju:pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in common sense, perception, or normal intelligence.
stupid	2.
	syl	stu+pid
	pron	<1stju:pid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	stunned, dazed, or stupefied.
	exam	1	stupid from lack of sleep.
stupid	3.
	syl	stu+pid
	pron	<1stju:pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having dull mental responses; slow-witted.
stupid	4.
	syl	stu+pid
	pron	<1stju:pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	trivial, silly, or frivolous.
stupidly	sub
	head	stupid
	syl	stu+pid+ly
	pos	adv.
stupidness	sub
	head	stupid
	syl	stu+pid+ness
	pos	n.
stupidities	infl
	head	stupidity
	syl	stu+pid+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stupidity	1.
	syl	stu+pid+i:ty
	pron	<stju:1piditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being stupid.
stupidity	2.
	syl	stu+pid+i:ty
	pron	<stju:1piditi>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid act, remark, etc.
stupor	ety	C17: from Latin, from stup*_ere to be aghast
stupor	1.
	syl	stu+por
	pron	<1stju:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of unconsciousness.
stupor	2.
	syl	stu+por
	pron	<1stju:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	mental dullness; torpor.
stuporous	sub
	head	stupor
	syl	stu+por+ous
	pos	adj.
sturdy	ety	C13 (in the sense: rash, harsh): from Old French estordi dazed, from estordir to stun, perhaps ultimately related to Latin turdus a thrush (taken as representing drunkenness)
sturdier	infl
	head	sturdy
	syl	stur+di+er
	pos	adj.
sturdiest	infl
	head	sturdy
	syl	stur+di+est.
	pos	adj.
sturdy	H1.1.
	syl	stur+dy
	pron	<1stR:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	healthy, strong, and vigorous.
sturdy	H1.2.
	syl	stur+dy
	pron	<1stR:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	strongly built; stalwart.
sturdily	sub
	head	sturdy
	syl	stur+di+ly
	pos	adv.
sturdiness	sub
	head	sturdy
	syl	stur+di+ness
	pos	n.
sturdy	H2.0.
	syl	stur+dy
	pron	<1stR:di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {{staggers} (sense 2}).
sturdied	sub
	head	sturdy
	syl	stur+died
	pos	adj.
sturgeon	ety	C13: from Old French estourgeon, of Germanic origin; related to Old English styria, Old High German sturio 
sturgeon	0.
	syl	stur+geon
	pron	<1stR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive bony fish of the family of temperate waters of the N hemisphere, having an elongated snout and rows of spines along the body: valued as a source of caviar and isinglass.
Sturmabteilung	ety	literally: storm division
Sturmabteilung	0.
	syl	Sturm+ab+tei+lung
	pron	German. <1Sturm1aptIluG>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of the Nazi {S.A}.
Sturmer	ety	C19: named after Sturmer, Suffolk
Sturmer	0.
	syl	Stur+mer
	pron	<1stR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of eating apple having a pale green skin and crisp sweet flesh.
Sturm und Drang	ety	literally: storm and stress, from the title of a play by F. M. von Klinger (1752-1831), German dramatist
Sturm und Drang	0.
	syl	Sturm und Drang
	pron	German. <1Sturm> <unt> <1draG>
	pos	n.
	def	a German literary movement of the latter half of the 18th century, characterized by a reaction against rationalism.
Charles	infl
	head	Sturt
	syl	Charles.
	pos	n.
Sturt	0.
	syl	Sturt
	pron	<stR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1869, English explorer, who led three expeditions (1828-29; 1829; 1844-45) into the Australian interior, discovering the Darling River (1828).
stutter	ety	C16: related to Middle Low German st*"otern, Old High German st*_ozan to push against, Latin tundere to beat
stutter	1.
	syl	stut+ter
	pron	<1st^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak (a word, phrase, etc.) with recurring repetition of consonants, esp. initial ones.
stutter	2.
	syl	stut+ter
	pron	<1st^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (an abrupt sound) repeatedly.
	exam	1	the gun stuttered.
stutter	3.
	syl	stut+ter
	pron	<1st^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or habit of stuttering.
stutter	4.
	syl	stut+ter
	pron	<1st^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stuttering sound.
stutterer	sub
	head	stutter
	syl	stut+ter+er
	pos	n.
stuttering	sub
	head	stutter
	syl	stut+ter+ing
	pos	n. adj.
stutteringly	sub
	head	stutter
	syl	stut+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Stuttgart	0.
	syl	Stutt+gart
	pron	German <1Stutgart>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W West Germany, capital of Baden-W*"urttemberg state, on the River Neckar: developed around a stud farm of the Counts of W*"urttemberg. Pop.: 624835 (1974 est.).
Peter	infl
	head	Stuyvesant
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
Stuyvesant	0.
	syl	Stuy:ve:sant
	pron	<1stIvisNt>
	pos	n.
	def	??1610-72, Dutch colonial administrator of New Netherland (later New York) (1646-64).
sty	ety	Old English stig; related to Old Norse st*_ia pen, fold, Old High German st*_iga, Middle Dutch stije 
sties	infl
	head	sty
	syl	sties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sty	H1.1.
	syl	sty
	pron	<stI>
	pos	n.
	def	a pen in which pigs are housed and fed.
sty	H1.2.
	syl	sty
	pron	<stI>
	pos	n.
	def	any filthy or corrupt place.
sties	infl
	head	sty
	syl	sties
	pos	vb.
stying	infl
	head	sty
	syl	sty+ing
	pos	vb.
stied	infl
	head	sty
	syl	stied.
	pos	vb.
sty	H1.3.
	syl	sty
	pron	<stI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enclose or be enclosed in a sty.
sty	ety	C15 styanye (mistakenly taken as sty on eye) , from Old English st*_igend rising, hence swelling, sty+ ye eye
stye	alt
	head	sty
	or	sty
	syl	stye
	pron	<stI>
	pos	n.
sties	infl
	head	sty
	or	styes
	syl	sties
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
styes	infl
	head	sty
	or	sties
	syl	styes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sty	H2.0.
	or	stye
	syl	sty
	pron	<stI>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a sebaceous gland of the eyelid, usually caused by bacteria.
Stygian	ety	C16: from Latin Stygius, from Greek Stugios, from Stux S#7tyx ; related to stugein to hate
Stygian	1.
	syl	Styg+i:an
	pron	<1stiJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the river Styx.
Stygian	2.a.
	syl	Styg+i:an
	pron	<1stiJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	dark, gloomy, or hellish.
Stygian	2.b.
	syl	Styg+i:an
	pron	<1stiJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely inviolable, as a vow sworn by the river Styx.
style	ety	C13: from Latin stylus, stilus writing implement, hence characteristics of the writing, style
style	1.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of appearance, design, or production; type or make.
	exam	1	a new style of house.
style	2.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which something is done.
	exam	1	good or bad style.
style	3.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which something is expressed or performed, considered as separate from its intrinsic content, meaning, etc.
style	4.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive, formal, or characteristic manner of expression in words, music, paint?!ing, etc.
style	5.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	elegance or refinement of manners, dress, etc.
style	6.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	prevailing fashion in dress, looks, etc.
style	7.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a fashionable or ostentatious mode of existence.
	exam	1	to live in style.
style	8.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the particu?!lar mode of orthography, punctuation, design, etc., followed in a book, journal, etc., or in a printing or publishing house.
style	9.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the distinguishing title or form of address of a person or firm.
style	10.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the long slender extension of the ovary, bearing the stigma.
style	11.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a slender pointed structure, such as the piercing mouthparts of certain insects.
style	12.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of expressing or calculating dates. See {Old Style, New Style}.
style	13.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {stylus} (sense 1).
style	14.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the arm of a sundial.
style	15.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to design, shape, or tailor.
	exam	1	to style hair.
style	16.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adapt or make suitable for.
style	17.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make consistent or correct according to a printing or publishing style.
style	18.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to name or call; designate.
	exam	1	to style a man a fool.
style	19.
	syl	style
	pron	<stIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decorate objects using a style or stylus.
stylar	sub
	head	style
	syl	sty+lar
	pos	adj.
styler	sub
	head	style
	syl	styl+er
	pos	n.
stylebook	0.
	syl	style+book
	pron	<1stIl2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing rules and examples of punctuation, typography, etc., for the use of writers, editors, and printers.
stylet	ety	C17: from French stilet, from Old Italian #7stiletto ; influenced in spelling by Latin stylus #7style 
stylet	1.
	syl	sty+let
	pron	<1stIlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a wire for insertion into a flexible cannula or catheter to maintain its rigidity or patency during passage.
stylet	2.
	syl	sty+let
	pron	<1stIlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	a slender probe.
styliform	ety	C16: from New Latin stiliformis, from Latin #7stylus 
styliform	0.
	syl	sty+li+form
	pron	<1stIli2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	shaped like a stylus or bristle.
	exam	1	a styliform antenna.
stylish	0.
	syl	styl+ish
	pron	<1stIliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	having style; smart; fashionable.
stylishly	sub
	head	stylish
	syl	styl+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
stylishness	sub
	head	stylish
	syl	styl+ish+ness
	pos	n.
stylist	1.
	syl	styl+ist
	pron	<1stIlist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who performs, writes, or acts with attention to style.
stylist	2.
	syl	styl+ist
	pron	<1stIlist>
	pos	n.
	def	a designer of clothes, d*'ecor, etc.
stylist	3.
	syl	styl+ist
	pron	<1stIlist>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairdresser who styles hair.
stylistic	0.
	syl	sty+lis+tic
	pron	<stI1listik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to style, esp. artistic or literary style.
stylistically	sub
	head	stylistic
	syl	sty+1lis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stylite	ety	C17: from Late Greek stulit*_es, from Greek stulos a pillar
stylite	0.
	syl	sty+lite
	pron	<1stIlIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	one of a class of recluses who in ancient times lived on the top of high pillars.
stylitic	sub
	head	stylite
	syl	sty+lit+ic
	pron	<stI1litik>
	pos	adj.
stylise	alt
	head	stylize
	or	stylize
	syl	styl+ise
	pron	<1stIlIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stylize	0.
	or	stylise
	syl	styl+ize
	pron	<1stIlIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a conventional or established stylistic form to.
stylization	sub
	head	stylize
	or	stylisation
	syl	styl:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
stylisation	sub
	head	stylize
	or	stylization
	syl	styl:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
stylizer	sub
	head	stylize
	or	styliser
	syl	styl+iz+er
	pos	n.
styliser	sub
	head	stylize
	or	stylizer
	syl	styl+is+er
	pos	n.
stylo-	ety	from Greek stulos column
stylo-	1.
	syl	sty:lo-
	usage	before a vowel; in biology
	def	a style.
	exam	1	stylopodium.
stylo-	2.
	syl	sty:lo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a column or point.
	exam	1	stylobate;
	exam	2	stylograph.
stylobate	ety	C17: from Latin stylobat*_es, from Greek stulos pillar+ -bat*_es, from bainein to tread, walk
stylobate	0.
	syl	sty+lo+bate
	pron	<1stIl*2bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous horizontal course of masonry that supports a colonnade.
stylograph	ety	C19: from #7styl (#7us) #7+ -#7graph 
stylograph	0.
	syl	sty+lo+graph
	pron	<1stIl*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a fountain pen having a fine hollow tube as the writing point instead of a nib.
stylographical	alt
	head	stylographic
	or	stylographic
	syl	sty+lo+graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
stylographic	0.
	or	stylographical
	syl	sty+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<2stIl*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a stylograph or stylography.
stylographically	sub
	head	stylographic
	syl	sty+lo+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
stylography	0.
	syl	sty+log+ra+phy
	pron	<stI1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or method of writing, drawing, or engraving with a stylus or style.
styloid	ety	C18: from New Latin styloides, from Greek stuloeid*_es like a #7stylus ; influenced also by Greek stulos pillar
styloid	1.
	syl	sty+loid
	pron	<1stIlcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a stylus.
styloid	2.
	syl	sty+loid
	pron	<1stIlcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to a projecting process of the temporal bone.
stylolite	ety	C19: from Greek stulos pillar+-#7lite 
stylolite	0.
	syl	sty+lo+lite
	pron	<1stIl*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small striated columnar structures within the strata of some limestones.
stylolitic	sub
	head	stylolite
	syl	sty+lo+lit+ic
	pron	<2stIl*1litik>
	pos	adj.
stylopise	alt
	head	stylopize
	or	stylopize
	syl	sty+lo+pise
	pron	<1stIl*2pIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stylopize	0.
	or	stylopise
	syl	sty+lo+pize
	pron	<1stIl*2pIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a stylops
	def	to parasitize (a host).
	exam	1	the bee was stylopized.
stylopodium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek stulos pillar+-#7podium 
stylopodia	infl
	head	stylopodium
	syl	sty+lo+po+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stylopodium	0.
	syl	sty+lo+po+di:um
	pron	<2stIl*1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a swelling at the base of the style in umbelliferous plants.
stylops	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek, from stulos a pillar+ *_ops an eye, from the fact that the male insect has stalked compound eyes
stylopes	infl
	head	stylops
	syl	sty+lo+pes
	pron	<-l*2pEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stylops	0.
	syl	sty+lops
	pron	<1stIlops>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the order including the genus living as a parasite in other insects, esp. bees and wasps: the females remain in the body of the host but the males move between hosts.
stylostixis	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek stulos style (pointed instrument)+ stixis mark, spot
stylostixis	0.
	syl	sty+lo+stix+is
	pron	<2stIl*u1stiksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for {acupuncture}.
stylus	ety	C18: from Latin, variant of stilus writing implement; see #7style 
styli	infl
	head	stylus
	or	styluses
	syl	sty+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
styluses	infl
	head	stylus
	or	styli
	syl	sty+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stylus	1.
	syl	sty+lus
	pron	<1stIl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {style}. a pointed instrument for engraving, drawing or writing.
stylus	2.
	syl	sty+lus
	pron	<1stIl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool used in ancient times for writing on wax tablets, which was pointed at one end and blunt at the other for erasing mistakes.
stylus	3.
	syl	sty+lus
	pron	<1stIl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a device attached to the cartridge in the pickup arm of a gramophone that rests in the groove in the record, transmitting the vibrations to the sensing device in the cartridge. It consists of or is tipped with a hard material, such as diamond or sapphire.
stylar	sub
	head	stylus
	syl	sty+lar
	pos	adj.
stymie	ety	C19: of uncertain origin
stymy	alt
	head	stymie
	or	stymie
	syl	sty+my
	pron	<1stImi>
	pos	vb.
stymies	infl
	head	stymie
	or	stymies
	syl	sty+mies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stymieing	infl
	head	stymie
	or	stymying
	syl	sty+mie+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stymied	infl
	head	stymie
	or	stymied
	syl	sty+mied
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stymying	infl
	head	stymie
	or	stymieing
	syl	sty+my+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stymied	infl
	head	stymie
	or	stymied
	syl	sty+mied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
stymie	1.
	or	stymy
	syl	sty+mie
	pron	<1stImi>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often passive
	def	to hinder or thwart.
stymie	2.
	or	stymy
	syl	sty+mie
	pron	<1stImi>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	often passive
	def	to impede with a stymie.
stymies	infl
	head	stymie
	syl	sty+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
stymie	3.
	or	stymy
	syl	sty+mie
	pron	<1stImi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	often passive
	def	a situation in which an opponent's ball is blocking the line between the hole and the ball about to be played.
stymie	4.
	or	stymy
	syl	sty+mie
	pron	<1stImi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often passive
	def	a situation of obstruction.
stypsis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Late Latin: astringency, from Greek stupsis, from stuphein to contract
stypsis	0.
	syl	styp+sis
	pron	<1stipsis>
	pos	n.
	def	the action, application, or use of a styptic.
styptic	ety	C14: via Late Latin, from Greek stuptikos capable of contracting; see #7stypsis 
styptic	1.
	syl	styp+tic
	pron	<1stiptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	contracting the blood vessels or tissues.
styptic	2.
	syl	styp+tic
	pron	<1stiptik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a styptic drug.
stypticity	sub
	head	styptic
	syl	styp+tic+i:ty
	pron	<stip1tisiti>
	pos	n.
styptic pencil	0.
	syl	styp+tic pen+cil
	pos	n.
	def	a styptic agent in the form of a small stick, for application to razor nicks, etc.
styracaceous	ety	C19: styrac-, from #7styrax 
styracaceous	0.
	syl	sty+ra+ca+ceous
	pron	<2stIr*1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of Asian and American trees and shrubs having leathery leaves: includes storax and silver bell.
styrax	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek sturax 
styrax	0.
	syl	sty+rax
	pron	<1stIr@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical or subtropical tree of the genus which includes the storaxes.
styrene	ety	C20: from #7styr(ax)+ -#7ene 
styrene	0.
	syl	sty+rene
	pron	<1stIrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily volatile flammable water-insoluble liquid made from ethylene and benzene. It is an unsaturated compound and readily polymerizes: used in making synthetic plastics and rubbers. Formula: C\6H\5CH:CH\2. See also {polystyrene}.
Styria	0.
	syl	Styr:i:a
	pron	<1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous province of SE Austria: rich mineral resources. Capital: Graz. Pop.: 1191960 (1971). Area: 16384 sq. km (6326 sq. miles). German name: {Steiermark}.
Styx	ety	from Greek Stux; related to stugein to hate
Styx	0.
	syl	Styx
	pron	<stiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a river in Hades across which Charon ferried the souls of the dead.
SU	1.
	syl	SU
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	strontium unit. {~}
SU	2.
	syl	SU
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Soviet Union.
suable	0.
	syl	su+a:ble
	pron	<1sju:*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be sued in a court.
suability	sub
	head	suable
	syl	su+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
Suakin	0.
	syl	Su:a+kin
	pron	<1su:a:kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the NE Sudan, on the Red Sea: formerly the chief port of the African Red Sea; now obstructed by a coral reef. Pop.: 5511 (1973).
Adolfo	infl
	head	Su'arez
	syl	A:dol:fo
	pron	<a1Dolfo>
	pos	n.
Su'arez	0.
	syl	Su*'ar:ez
	pron	Spanish <1swarA$T>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, Spanish statesman; prime minister (1976-78).
suasion	ety	C14: from Latin su*_asi*_o, from su*_ad*_ere to #7persuade  &- #!sua+sive adj.
suasion	0.
	syl	sua+sion
	pron	<1swAZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {persuasion}.
suave	ety	C16: from Latin su*_avis sweet
suave	0.
	syl	suave
	pron	<swa:v>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a man
	def	displaying smoothness and sophistication in manner or attitude; urbane.
suavely	sub
	head	suave
	syl	suave+ly
	pos	adv.
suavity	sub
	head	suave
	or	suaveness
	syl	suav+i:ty
	pron	<1swa:viti>
	pos	n.
suaveness	sub
	head	suave
	or	suavity
	syl	suave+ness
	pos	n.
sub	1.
	syl	sub
	pos	s^b; n.
	def	short for several words beginning with |&865| such as {subaltern, subeditor, submarine, subordinate, subscription, substandard, substitute}, and {substratum} (in photog?!raphy).
sub	2.
	syl	sub
	pos	s^b; n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an advance payment of wages or salary.
subs	infl
	head	sub
	syl	subs
	pos	vb.
subbing	infl
	head	sub
	syl	sub+bing
	pos	vb.
subbed	infl
	head	sub
	syl	subbed.
	pos	vb.
sub	3.
	syl	sub
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve as a substitute.
sub	4.
	syl	sub
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to grant or receive (an advance payment of wages or salary).
sub	5.
	syl	sub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {subedit}.
sub	6.
	syl	sub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to apply a substratum to (a film or plate base).
sub	1.
	syl	sub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subeditor.
sub	2.
	syl	sub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subito (in music).
sub	3.
	syl	sub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subscription.
sub	4.
	syl	sub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	substitute.
sub	5.
	syl	sub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	suburb(an).
sub	6.
	syl	sub.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subway.
sub-	ety	from Latin sub 
sub-	1.
	syl	sub-
	pos	prefix.
	def	situated under or beneath.
	exam	1	subterranean.
sub-	2.
	syl	sub-
	pos	prefix.
	def	secondary in rank; subordinate.
	exam	1	subeditor.
sub-	3.
	syl	sub-
	pos	prefix.
	def	falling short of; less than or imperfectly.
	exam	1	subarctic;
	exam	2	subhuman.
sub-	4.
	syl	sub-
	pos	prefix.
	def	forming a subdivision or subordinate part of a whole.
	exam	1	subcommittee.
sub-	5.a.
	syl	sub-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating that a compound contains a relatively small proportion of a specified element.
	exam	1	suboxide.
sub-	5.b.
	syl	sub-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating that a salt is basic salt.
	exam	1	subacetate.
subacetate	0.
	syl	sub+ac+e:tate
	pron	<s^b1@si2tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of certain crystalline basic acetates containing hydroxide ions in addition to acetate ions. For example, the subacetate of aluminium is probably Al\3(OH)\2(CH\3COO).
subacid	0.
	syl	sub+ac:id
	pron	<s^b1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of some fruits
	def	moderately acid or sour.
subacidity	sub
	head	subacid
	or	subacidness
	syl	sub+a:cid+i:ty
	pron	<2s^b*1siditi>
	pos	n.
subacidness	sub
	head	subacid
	or	subacidity
	syl	sub+1ac:id+ness
	pos	n.
subacidly	sub
	head	subacid
	syl	sub+1ac:id+ly
	pos	adv.
subacute	0.
	syl	sub+a:cute
	pron	<2s^b*1kju:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	intermediate between acute and chronic.
subacutely	sub
	head	subacute
	syl	sub+a:1cute+ly
	pos	adv.
subadar	ety	C17: via Urdu from Persian, from s*_uba province+ -d*_ar holding
subahdar	alt
	head	subadar
	or	subadar
	syl	su+bah+dar
	pron	<1su:b*2da:>
	pos	n.
subadar	0.
	or	subahdar
	syl	su+ba+dar
	pron	<1su:b*2da:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the chief native officer of a company of Indian soldiers in the British service.
subah	1.
	syl	su+bah
	pron	<1su:ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a province in the Mogul empire.
subah	2.
	syl	su+bah
	pron	<1su:ba:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	another word for {subadar}.
subalpine	1.
	syl	sub+al+pine
	pron	<s^b1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in or relating to the regions at the foot of mountains.
subalpine	2.
	syl	sub+al+pine
	pron	<s^b1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing below the treeline in mountainous regions.
subaltern	ety	C16: from Late Latin subalternus, from Latin #7sub -#7+ alternus alternate, from alter the other
subaltern	1.
	syl	sub+al+tern
	pron	<1s^bLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a commissioned officer below the rank of captain in certain armies, esp. the British.
subaltern	2.
	syl	sub+al+tern
	pron	<1s^bLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of inferior rank or position.
subaltern	3.a.
	syl	sub+al+tern
	pron	<1s^bLt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation of one proposition to another when the first is implied by the second, esp. the relation of a particular to a universal proposition.
subaltern	3.b.
	syl	sub+al+tern
	pron	<1s^bLt*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a subaltern relation.
subaltern	4.
	syl	sub+al+tern
	pron	<1s^bLt*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of inferior position or rank.
subalternate	1.
	syl	sub+al+ter+nate
	pron	<s^b1c:lt*nit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of leaves
	def	having an arrangement intermediate between alternate and opposite.
subalternate	2.
	syl	sub+al+ter+nate
	pron	<s^b1c:lt*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	following in turn.
subalternate	3.
	syl	sub+al+ter+nate
	pron	<s^b1c:lt*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of lesser quality or status.
subalternation	sub
	head	subalternate
	syl	sub+al+ter+na+tion
	pron	<s^b2c:lt*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
subantarctic	0.
	syl	sub+ant+arc+tic
	pron	<2s^b@nt1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to latitudes immediately north of the Antarctic Circle.
subapostolic	0.
	syl	sub+ap:o+stol+ic
	pron	<2s^b@p*1stolik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	of or relating to the era after that of the Apostles.
subaqua	0.
	syl	sub+aq:ua
	pron	<2s^b1@kw*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to underwater sport.
	exam	1	subaqua swimming;
	exam	2	a subaqua club.
subaquatic	1.
	syl	sub+a:quat+ic
	pron	<2s^b*1kw@tik>, <-1kwot->
	pos	adj.
	def	living or growing partly in water and partly on land.
subaquatic	2.
	syl	sub+a:quat+ic
	pron	<2s^b*1kw@tik>, <-1kwot->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to conditions, existence, or activities under water.
subaqueous	0.
	syl	sub+a:que+ous
	pron	<s^b1Akwi*s>, <-1@kwi->
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, appearing, formed, or used under water.
subarctic	0.
	syl	sub+arc+tic
	pron	<s^b1a:ktik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to latitudes immediately south of the Arctic Circle.
subarid	0.
	syl	sub+ar+id
	pron	<s^b1@rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	receiving slightly more rainfall than arid regions; moderately dry.
subassemblies	infl
	head	subassembly
	syl	sub+as+sem+blies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subassembly	0.
	syl	sub+as+sem+bly
	pron	<2s^b*1sembli>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of machine components integrated into a unit forming part of a larger assembly.
subastral	0.
	syl	sub+as+tral
	pron	<s^b1@str*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {terrestrial}.
subatomic	1.
	syl	sub+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2s^b*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to or being a particle making up an atom or a process occurring within atoms.
	exam	1	the electron is a subatomic particle.
subatomic	2.
	syl	sub+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2s^b*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having dimensions smaller than atomic dimensions.
subaudition	1.
	syl	sub+au:di+tion
	pron	<2s^bc:1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is not directly stated but implied.
subaudition	2.
	syl	sub+au:di+tion
	pron	<2s^bc:1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or act of understanding that which is only implied.
subauricular	0.
	syl	sub+au:ric:u+lar
	pron	<2s^bc:1rikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated below the auricle of the ear.
subaxillary	1.
	syl	sub+ax+il+la+ry
	pron	<2s^b1@ksil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or growing beneath the axil of a plant.
	exam	1	subaxillary bracts.
subaxillary	2.
	syl	sub+ax+il+la+ry
	pron	<2s^b1@ksil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated beneath the armpit.
subbase	0.
	syl	sub+base
	pron	<1s^b2bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest part of a pedestal, base, or skirting. Compare {surbase}.
subbasement	0.
	syl	sub+base+ment
	pron	<1s^b2bAsm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground storey of a building beneath the main basement.
subbase	alt
	head	subbass
	or	subbass
	syl	sub+base
	pron	<1s^b2bAs>
	pos	n.
subbass	0.
	or	subbase
	syl	sub+bass
	pron	<1s^b2bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bourdon}.
subcaliber	alt
	head	subcalibre
	or	subcalibre
	syl	sub+cal:i+ber
	pron	<s^b1k@lib*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
subcalibre	1.
	or	subcaliber
	syl	sub+cal:i+bre
	pron	<s^b1k@lib*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a projectile
	def	having a calibre less than that of the firearm from which it is discharged and therefore either fitted with a disc or fired through a tube inserted into the barrel.
subcalibre	2.
	or	subcaliber
	syl	sub+cal:i+bre
	pron	<s^b1k@lib*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or firing subcalibre projectiles.
subcartilaginous	1.
	syl	sub+car+ti+lag:i+nous
	pron	<s^b2ka:ti1l@Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed partly of cartilage.
	exam	1	a subcartilaginous skeleton.
subcartilaginous	2.
	syl	sub+car+ti+lag:i+nous
	pron	<s^b2ka:ti1l@Jin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated beneath a cartilage or a cartilaginous structure.
subcelestial	1.
	syl	sub+ce+les+ti:al
	pron	<2s^bsi1lesti*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	beneath the heavens; terrestrial.
subcelestial	2.
	syl	sub+ce+les+ti:al
	pron	<2s^bsi1lesti*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a subcelestial object.
subception	0.
	syl	sub+cep+tion
	pron	<s*b1sepS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another word for {subliminal perception}.
subchloride	0.
	syl	sub+chlo+ride
	pron	<s^b1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	a chloride of an element that contains less chlorine than its common chloride.
subclass	1.
	syl	sub+class
	pron	<1s^b2kla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a principal subdivision of a class.
subclass	2.
	syl	sub+class
	pron	<1s^b2kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a class.
subclass	3.
	syl	sub+class
	pron	<1s^b2kla:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for {subset} (sense 1).
subclass	4.
	syl	sub+class
	pron	<1s^b2kla:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign to a subclass.
subclavian	ety	C17: from New Latin subcl*_avius, from Latin #7sub -#7+ clavis key
subclavian	0.
	syl	sub+cla+vi:an
	pron	<s^b1klAvi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of an artery, vein, area, etc.
	def	situated below the clavicle.
subclimax	0.
	syl	sub+cli+max
	pron	<s^b1klIm@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a community in which development has been arrested before climax has been attained.
subclimactic	sub
	head	subclimax
	syl	sub+cli+mac+tic
	pron	<2s^bklI1m@ktik>
	pos	adj.
subclinical	0.
	syl	sub+clin:i+cal
	pron	<s^b1klinikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of or relating to the stage in the course of a disease before the symptoms are first noted.
subclinically	sub
	head	subclinical
	syl	sub+1clin:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
subconscious	1.
	syl	sub+con+scious
	pron	<s^b1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or existing without one's awareness.
	exam	1	subconscious motive.
subconscious	2.
	syl	sub+con+scious
	pron	<s^b1konS*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	that part of the mind considered to be outside or only partly within one's conscious awareness. Compare {unconscious, preconscious}.
subconsciously	sub
	head	subconscious
	syl	sub+1con+scious+ly
	pos	adv.
subconsciousness	sub
	head	subconscious
	syl	sub+1con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
subcontinent	0.
	syl	sub+con+ti+nent
	pron	<s^b1kontin*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a large land mass that is a distinct part of a continent, such as India is of Asia.
subcontinental	sub
	head	subcontinent
	syl	sub+con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2s^bkonti1nentL>
	pos	adj.
subcontract	1.
	syl	sub+con+tract
	pron	<s^b1kontr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate contract under which the supply of materials, services, or labour is let out to someone other than a party to the main contract.
subcontract	2.
	syl	sub+con+tract
	pron	<2s^bk*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to enter into or make a subcontract.
subcontract	3.
	syl	sub+con+tract
	pron	<2s^bk*n1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let out (work) on a subcontract.
subcontractor	0.
	syl	sub+con+trac+tor
	pron	<2s^bk*n1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, company, etc., that enters into a subcontract, esp. a firm that undertakes to complete part of another's contract.
	infl
	head	subcontrary
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
subcontrary	1.
	syl	sub+con+tra+ry
	pron	<s^b1kontr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a pair of propositions
	def	related such that they cannot both be false at once, although they may be true together. Compare {{contrary} (sense 5), {contradictory} (sense 3}). {~} , {+ ries}.
subcontrary	2.
	syl	sub+con+tra+ry
	pron	<s^b1kontr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	either of the two propositions of this type.
subcortices	infl
	head	subcortex
	syl	sub+cor+ti:ces
	pron	<-ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subcortex	0.
	syl	sub+cor+tex
	pron	<s^b1kc:teks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the matter of the brain situated beneath the cerebral cortex.
subcortical	sub
	head	subcortex
	syl	sub+cor+ti+cal
	pron	<s^b1kc:tikL>
	pos	adj.
subcritical	0.
	syl	sub+crit:i+cal
	pron	<s^b1kritikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of a nuclear reaction, power station, etc.
	def	having or involving a chain reaction that is not self-sustaining; not yet critical.
subculture	1.
	syl	sub+cul+ture
	pron	<1s^b2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a national culture or an enclave within it with a distinct integrated network of behaviour, beliefs, and attitudes.
subculture	2.
	syl	sub+cul+ture
	pron	<1s^b2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a culture of microorganisms derived from another culture.
subculture	3.
	syl	sub+cul+ture
	pron	<s^b1k^lC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inoculate (bacteria from one culture medium) onto another medium.
subcultural	sub
	head	subculture
	syl	sub+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
subcutaneous	0.
	syl	sub+cu+ta+ne:ous
	pron	<2s^bkju:1tAni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	situated, used, or introduced beneath the skin.
	exam	1	a subcutaneous injection.
subcutaneously	sub
	head	subcutaneous
	syl	sub+cu+1ta+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
subdeacon	1.
	syl	sub+dea+con
	pron	<2s^b1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a cleric who assists at High Mass.
subdeacon	2.
	syl	sub+dea+con
	pron	<2s^b1dEk*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person ordained to the lowest of the major orders.
subdeaconate	sub
	head	subdeacon
	syl	sub+dea+con+ate
	pron	<s^b1dEk*nit>
	pos	n.
subdeliriums	infl
	head	subdelirium
	or	subdeliria
	syl	sub+de+lir+i:ums
	pron	<-1liri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subdeliria	infl
	head	subdelirium
	or	subdeliriums
	syl	sub+de+lir:i:a
	pron	<-1liri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subdelirium	0.
	syl	sub+de+lir+i:um
	pron	<2s^bd*1liri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	mild or intermittent delirium.
subdiaconate	0.
	syl	sub+di+ac:o+nate
	pron	<2s^bdI1@k*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or office of a subdeacon.
subdiaconal	sub
	head	subdiaconate
	syl	sub+di+1ac:o+nal
	pos	adj.
subdivide	1.
	syl	sub+di+vide
	pron	<2s^bdi1vId>, <1s^bdi2vId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to divide (something) resulting from an earlier division.
subdivide	2.
	syl	sub+di+vide
	pron	<2s^bdi1vId>, <1s^bdi2vId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to divide (land) into lots for sale.
subdivider	sub
	head	subdivide
	syl	sub+di+1vid+er
	pos	n.
subdivision	1.
	syl	sub+di+vi+sion
	pron	<1s^bdi2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process, instance, or state of being divided again following upon an earlier division.
subdivision	2.
	syl	sub+di+vi+sion
	pron	<1s^bdi2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a portion that is the result of subdividing.
subdivision	3.
	syl	sub+di+vi+sion
	pron	<1s^bdi2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a lot resulting from subdividing land.
subdivisional	sub
	head	subdivision
	syl	sub+di+1vi+sion+al
	pos	adj.
subdominant	1.
	syl	sub+dom:i+nant
	pron	<s^b1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the fourth degree of a major or minor scale.
subdominant	2.
	syl	sub+dom:i+nant
	pron	<s^b1domin*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a key or chord based on this.
subdominant	3.
	syl	sub+dom:i+nant
	pron	<s^b1domin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to the subdominant.
subduct	1.
	syl	sub+duct
	pron	<s*b1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to draw or turn (the eye, etc.) downwards.
subduct	2.
	syl	sub+duct
	pron	<s*b1d^kt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to take away; deduct.
subduction	sub
	head	subduct
	syl	sub+1duc+tion
	pos	n.
subdue	ety	C14 sobdue, from Old French soduire to mislead, from Latin subd*_ucere to remove; English sense influenced by Latin subdere to subject
subdues	infl
	head	subdue
	syl	sub+dues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subduing	infl
	head	subdue
	syl	sub+du+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subdued	infl
	head	subdue
	syl	sub+dued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subdue	1.
	syl	sub+due
	pron	<s*b1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish ascendancy over by force.
subdue	2.
	syl	sub+due
	pron	<s*b1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcome and bring under control, as by intimidation or persuasion.
subdue	3.
	syl	sub+due
	pron	<s*b1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in check or repress (feelings, emotions, etc.).
subdue	4.
	syl	sub+due
	pron	<s*b1dju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render less intense or less conspicuous.
subduable	sub
	head	subdue
	syl	sub+1du+a:ble
	pos	adj.
subduably	sub
	head	subdue
	syl	sub+1du+a:bly
	pos	adv.
subdual	sub
	head	subdue
	syl	sub+1du+al
	pos	n.
subdued	1.
	syl	sub+dued
	pron	<s*b1dju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	cowed, passive, or shy.
subdued	2.
	syl	sub+dued
	pron	<s*b1dju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle or quiet.
	exam	1	a subdued whisper.
subdued	3.
	syl	sub+dued
	pron	<s*b1dju:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours, etc.
	def	not harsh or bright.
	exam	1	subdued lighting.
subduedly	sub
	head	subdued
	syl	sub+1dued+ly
	pos	adv.
subduedness	sub
	head	subdued
	syl	sub+1dued+ness
	pos	n.
subedit	0.
	syl	sub+ed:it
	pron	<s^b1edit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to edit and correct (written or printed material).
subeditor	0.
	syl	sub+ed:i+tor
	pron	<s^b1edit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who checks and edits copy, esp. on a newspaper.
subequatorial	0.
	syl	sub+e:qua+to+ri:al
	pron	<s^b2ekw*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in or characteristic of regions immediately north or south of equatorial regions.
suberic acid	ety	C18: from French sub*'erique, from Latin s*_uber cork (from which the acid is obtained)
suberic acid	0.
	syl	su+ber+ic ac:id
	pron	<sju:1berik>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {octanedioic acid}.
suberin	ety	C19: from Latin s*_uber cork+-#7in 
suberin	0.
	syl	su+ber+in
	pron	<1sju:b*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fatty or waxy substance that is present in the walls of cork cells, making them impermeable to water and resistant to decay.
suberise	alt
	head	suberize
	or	suberize
	syl	su+ber+ise
	pron	<1sju:b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
suberize	0.
	or	suberise
	syl	su+ber+ize
	pron	<1sju:b*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Botany.
	def	to impregnate (cell walls) with suberin during the formation of corky tissue.
suberization	sub
	head	suberize
	or	suberisation
	syl	su+ber:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
suberisation	sub
	head	suberize
	or	suberization
	syl	su+ber:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
subereous	infl
	head	suberose
	or	suberic
	syl	su+be:re:ous
	pron	<sju:1beri*s>
	pos	adj.
suberic	infl
	head	suberose
	or	subereous
	syl	su+ber+ic
	pron	<sju:1berik>
	pos	adj.
suberose	0.
	syl	su+ber+ose
	pron	<1sju:b*2r*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	relating to, resembling, or consisting of cork; corky.
subfamilies	infl
	head	subfamily
	syl	sub+fam:i+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subfamily	1.
	syl	sub+fam:i+ly
	pron	<1s^b2f@mili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a family.
subfamily	2.
	syl	sub+fam:i+ly
	pron	<1s^b2f@mili>
	pos	n.
	def	any analogous subdivision, as of a family of languages.
subfloor	0.
	syl	sub+floor
	pron	<1s^b2flc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough floor that forms a base for a finished floor.
subfusc	ety	C18: from Latin subfuscus dusky, from fuscus dark
subfusc	1.
	syl	sub+fusc
	pron	<1s^bf^sk>
	pos	adj.
	def	devoid of brightness or appeal; drab, dull, or dark.
subfusc	2.
	syl	sub+fusc
	pron	<1s^bf^sk>
	pos	n.
	usage	at Oxford University
	def	formal academic dress.
subgenera	infl
	head	subgenus
	or	subgenuses
	syl	sub+gen+er:a
	pron	<-1Jen*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subgenuses	infl
	head	subgenus
	or	subgenera
	syl	sub+ge+nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subgenus	0.
	syl	sub+ge+nus
	pron	<s^b1JEn*s>, <-1Jen-> <1s^b2JEn*s>, <-2Jen->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a genus but of higher rank than a species.
subgeneric	sub
	head	subgenus
	syl	sub+ge+ner+ic
	pron	<2s^bJ*1nerik>
	pos	adj.
subglacial	0.
	syl	sub+gla+ci:al
	pron	<s^b1glAsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or occurring at the bottom of a glacier.
subglacially	sub
	head	subglacial
	syl	sub+1gla+ci:al+ly
	pos	adv.
subgroup	1.
	syl	sub+group
	pron	<1s^b2gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinct and often subordinate division of a group.
subgroup	2.
	syl	sub+group
	pron	<1s^b2gru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical group whose members are members of another group, both groups being subject to the same rule of combination.
subhead	alt
	head	subheading
	or	subheading
	syl	sub+head
	pos	n.
subheading	1.
	or	subhead
	syl	sub+head+ing
	pron	<1s^b2hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the heading or title of a subdivision or subsection of a printed work.
subheading	2.
	or	subhead
	syl	sub+head+ing
	pron	<1s^b2hediG>
	pos	n.
	def	a division subordinate to a main heading or title.
subhuman	1.
	syl	sub+hu+man
	pron	<s^b1hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating animals that are below man in evolutionary development.
subhuman	2.
	syl	sub+hu+man
	pron	<s^b1hju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	less than human.
subindices	infl
	head	subindex
	or	subindexes
	syl	sub+in+dic:es
	pron	<-di2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subindexes	infl
	head	subindex
	or	subindices
	syl	sub+in+dex:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subindex	1.
	syl	sub+in+dex
	pron	<s^b1indeks>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {subscript} (sense 2).
subindex	2.
	syl	sub+in+dex
	pron	<s^b1indeks>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an index to a subcategory.
subinfeudate	0.
	syl	sub+in+feu+date
	pron	<2s^bin1fju:dAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grant (lands) by subinfeudation.
subinfeudation	1.
	syl	sub+in+feu+da+tion
	pron	<2s^binfju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	the granting of land by a vassal to another man who became his vassal.
subinfeudation	2.
	syl	sub+in+feu+da+tion
	pron	<2s^binfju1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenure or relationship so established.
subinfeudatories	infl
	head	subinfeudatory
	syl	sub+in+feu+da+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subinfeudatory	1.
	syl	sub+in+feu+da+to:ry
	pron	<2s^bin1fju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a man who held his fief by a subinfeudation.
subinfeudatory	2.
	syl	sub+in+feu+da+to:ry
	pron	<2s^bin1fju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	of or relating to subinfeudation.
subirrigate	0.
	syl	sub+ir+ri+gate
	pron	<s^b1iri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to irrigate (land) by means of an underground system of pipe lines or by natural moisture in the subsoil.
subirrigation	sub
	head	subirrigate
	syl	sub+ir+ri+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
subito	ety	C18: via Italian from Latin: suddenly, from subitus sudden, from sub*_ire to approach, from #7sub - (indicating stealth)+ *_ire to go
subito	0.
	syl	su+bi+to
	pron	<1su:bi2t*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Music. preceding or following a dynamic marking, etc.
	def	suddenly; immediately. Abbrev.: {sub}.
subj	1.
	syl	subj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subject.
subj	2.
	syl	subj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subjective(ly).
subj	3.
	syl	subj.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	subjunctive.
subjacent	ety	C16: from Latin subjac*_ere to lie close, adjoin, be under, from #7sub -#7+ jac*_ere to lie
subjacent	1.
	syl	sub+ja+cent
	pron	<s^b1JAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	forming a foundation; underlying.
subjacent	2.
	syl	sub+ja+cent
	pron	<s^b1JAsNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lower than though not directly below.
	exam	1	tall peaks and their subjacent valley.
subjacency	sub
	head	subjacent
	syl	sub+1ja+cen+cy
	pos	n.
subjacently	sub
	head	subjacent
	syl	sub+1ja+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
subject	ety	C14: from Latin subjectus brought under, from subicere to place under, from #7sub -#7+ jacere to throw
subject	1.a.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	the predominant theme or topic, as of a book, discussion, etc.
subject	1.b.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	subject-heading.
subject	2.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	any branch of learning considered as a course of study.
subject	3.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a word or phrase about which something is predicated or stated in a sentence; for example, in the sentence
subject	4.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that undergoes experiment, analysis, treatment, etc.
subject	5.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives under the rule of a monarch, government, etc.
subject	6.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, figure, scene, etc., as selected by an artist or photog?!rapher for representation.
subject	7.a.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	that which thinks or feels as opposed to the object of thinking and feeling; the self or the mind.
subject	7.b.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	the essential nature or substance of something as opposed to its attributes.
subject	8.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {theme}. a melodic or thematic phrase used as the principal motif of a fugue, the basis from which the musical material is derived in a sonata-form movement, or the recurrent figure in a rondo.
subject	9.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the term of a proposition about which something is asserted.
subject	10.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	an originating motive.
change the subject	11.
	head	subject
	syl	change the subject.
	def	to select a new topic of conversation.
subject	12.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by to
	def	being under the power or sovereignty of a ruler, government, etc..
	exam	1	subject peoples.
subject	13.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by to
	def	showing a tendency (towards).
	exam	1	a child subject to indiscipline.
subject	14.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by to
	def	exposed or vulnerable.
	exam	1	subject to ribaldry.
subject	15.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by to
	def	conditional upon.
	exam	1	the results are subject to correction.
subject to	16.
	head	subject
	syl	subject to.
	pos	prep.
	def	under the condition that.
	exam	1	we accept, subject to her agreement.
subject	17.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<s*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to cause to undergo the application (of).
	exam	1	they subjected him to torture.
subject	18.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<s*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive; foll. by to
	def	to expose or render vulnerable or liable (to some experience).
	exam	1	he was subjected to great danger.
subject	19.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<s*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to bring under the control or authority (of).
	exam	1	to subject a soldier to discipline.
subject	20.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<s*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to subdue or subjugate.
subject	21.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<s*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to present for consideration; submit.
subject	22.
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<s*b1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to place below.
subject	xref
	syl	sub+ject
	pron	<1s^bJikt>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {subj}.
subjectable	sub
	head	subject
	syl	sub+1ject+a:ble
	pos	adj.
subjectability	sub
	head	subject
	syl	sub+2ject+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
subjectless	sub
	head	subject
	syl	sub+ject+less
	pos	adj.
subject-like	sub
	head	subject
	syl	sub:ject-2like
	pos	adj.
subject catalogue	0.
	syl	sub+ject cat:a+logue
	pos	n.
	qual	Library science.
	def	a catalogue with entries arranged by subject in a classified sequence.
subjectifies	infl
	head	subjectify
	syl	sub+jec+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subjectifying	infl
	head	subjectify
	syl	sub+jec+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subjectified	infl
	head	subjectify
	syl	sub+jec+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subjectify	0.
	syl	sub+jec+ti+fy
	pron	<s*b1Jekti2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make subjective or interpret subjectively.
subjectification	sub
	head	subjectify
	syl	sub+2jec+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
subjection	0.
	syl	sub+jec+tion
	pron	<s*b1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of subjecting or the state of being subjected.
subjective	1.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to, proceeding from, or relating to the mind of the thinking subject and not the nature of the object being considered.
subjective	2.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or emanating from a person's emotions, prejudices, etc..
	exam	1	subjective views.
subjective	3.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the inherent nature of a person or thing; essential.
subjective	4.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing only as perceived and not as a thing in itself.
subjective	5.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of a symptom, condition, etc.
	def	experienced only by the patient and incapable of being recognized or studied by anyone else.
subjective	6.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns and pronouns, esp. in languages having only two cases, that identifies the subject of a finite verb and (in formal use in English) is selected for predicate complements, as in See also {{nominative} (sense 1}).
subjective	7.a.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the subjective case.
subjective	7.b.
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a subjective word or speech element.
subjective	xref
	syl	sub+jec+tive
	pron	<s*b1Jektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Abbrev.: {subj}. Compare {objective}.
subjectively	sub
	head	subjective
	syl	sub+1jec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
subjectivity	sub
	head	subjective
	or	subjectiveness
	syl	sub+jec+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
subjectiveness	sub
	head	subjective
	or	subjectivity
	syl	sub+1jec+tive+ness
	pos	n.
subjective idealism	0.
	syl	sub+jec+tive i:de:al+ism
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that all experience is of ideas in the mind.
subjectivism	1.
	syl	sub+jec+tiv+ism
	pron	<s*b1Jekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that knowledge, perception, values, etc., are limited by and relative to the self.
subjectivism	2.
	syl	sub+jec+tiv+ism
	pron	<s*b1Jekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any theological theory that attaches primary importance to religious experience.
subjectivism	3.
	syl	sub+jec+tiv+ism
	pron	<s*b1Jekti2viz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being subjective.
subjectivist	sub
	head	subjectivism
	syl	sub+1jec+tiv+ist
	pos	n.
subjectivistic	sub
	head	subjectivism
	syl	sub+2jec+ti+1vis+tic
	pos	adj.
subjectivistically	sub
	head	subjectivism
	syl	sub+2jec+ti+1vis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
subject matter	0.
	syl	sub+ject mat+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the substance or main theme of a book, discussion, debate, etc.
subject-raising	0.
	syl	sub:ject-rais:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule that moves the subject of a complement clause into the clause in which it is embedded, as in the derivation of from
subjoin	ety	C16: from French sub?!joindre, from Latin subjungere to add to, from sub- in addition+ jungere to #7join 
subjoin	0.
	syl	sub+join
	pron	<s^b1Jcin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add or attach at the end of something spoken, written, etc.
subjoinder	sub
	head	subjoin
	syl	sub+1join+der
	pos	n.
sub judice	0.
	syl	sub ju+di+ce
	pron	<1Ju:disi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	before a court of law or a judge; under judicial consideration.
subjugate	ety	C15: from Late Latin subjug*_are to subdue, from Latin #7sub -#7+ jugum yoke
subjugate	1.
	syl	sub+ju+gate
	pron	<1s^bJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into subjection.
subjugate	2.
	syl	sub+ju+gate
	pron	<1s^bJu2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make subservient or submissive.
subjugable	sub
	head	subjugate
	syl	sub+ju+ga:ble
	pron	<1s^bJ*g*bL>
	pos	adj.
subjugation	sub
	head	subjugate
	syl	sub+ju+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
subjugator	sub
	head	subjugate
	syl	sub+ju+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
subjunctive	ety	C16: via Late Latin subjunct*_ivus, from Latin subjungere to #7subjoin 
subjunctive	1.
	syl	sub+junc+tive
	pron	<s*b1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a mood of verbs used when the content of the clause is being doubted, supposed, feared true, etc., rather than being assert?!ed. The rules for its use and the range of meanings it may possess vary considerably from language to language. In the following sentence, is in the subjunctive.
	exam	1	I'd think very seriously about that if I were you.
subjunctive	2.a.
	syl	sub+junc+tive
	pron	<s*b1J^Gktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the subjunctive mood.
subjunctive	2.b.
	syl	sub+junc+tive
	pron	<s*b1J^Gktiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a verb in this mood.
subjunctive	xref
	syl	sub+junc+tive
	pron	<s*b1J^Gktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Abbrev.: {subj}.
subjunctively	sub
	head	subjunctive
	syl	sub+1junc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
subkingdom	0.
	syl	sub+king+dom
	pron	<s^b1kiGd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a kingdom.
sublapsarianism	ety	C17 sublapsarian, via New Latin, from Latin #7sub -#7+ l*_apsus a fall
sublapsarianism	0.
	syl	sub+lap+sar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2s^bl@p1se*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {infralapsarianism}.
sublapsarian	sub
	head	sublapsarianism
	syl	sub+lap+1sar+i:an
	pos	n. adj.
sublease	1.
	syl	sub+lease
	pron	<1s^b2lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a lease of property made by a person who is himself a lessee or tenant of that property.
sublease	2.
	syl	sub+lease
	pron	<s^b1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grant a sublease of (property); sublet.
sublease	3.
	syl	sub+lease
	pron	<s^b1lEs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take, obtain, or hold by sublease.
sublessee	sub
	head	sublease
	syl	sub+les+see
	pron	<2s^ble1sE>
	pos	n.
sublessor	sub
	head	sublease
	syl	sub+les+sor
	pron	<2s^ble1sc:>
	pos	n.
sublets	infl
	head	sublet
	syl	sub+lets
	pos	vb.
subletting	infl
	head	sublet
	syl	sub+let+ting
	pos	vb.
sublet	infl
	syl	sub+let.
	pos	vb.
sublet	1.
	syl	sub+let
	pron	<s^b1let>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grant a sublease of (property).
sublet	2.
	syl	sub+let
	pron	<s^b1let>
	pos	vb.
	def	to let out (work, etc.) under a subcontract.
sublet	3.
	syl	sub+let
	pron	<1s^b2let>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a sublease.
sublieutenant	0.
	syl	sub+lieu+ten+ant
	pron	<2s^bl*1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the most junior commissioned officer in the Royal Navy and certain other navies.
sublieutenancy	sub
	head	sublieutenant
	syl	sub+lieu+1ten+an+cy
	pos	n.
sublimate	ety	C16: from Latin subl*_im*_are to elevate, from subl*_imis lofty; see #7sublime 
sublimate	1.
	syl	sub+li+mate
	pron	<1s^bli2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	to direct the energy of (a primitive impulse, esp. a sexual one) into activities that are considered to be socially more acceptable.
sublimate	2.
	syl	sub+li+mate
	pron	<1s^bli2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make purer;@T refine. {$D.@T} a@T less@T common@T word @T for@T {sublime} (senses 8, 9).
sublimate	3.
	syl	sub+li+mate
	pron	<1s^bli2mAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the material obtained when a substance is sublimed.
sublimate	4.
	syl	sub+li+mate
	pron	<1s^bli2mAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exalted or purified.
sublimable	sub
	head	sublimate
	syl	sub+li+ma:ble
	pron	<1s^bl*m*bL>
	pos	adj.
sublimation	1.
	syl	sub+li+ma+tion
	pron	<2s^bli1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Freudian psychology
	def	the diversion of psychic energy derived from sexual impulses into nonsexual activity, esp. of a creative nature.
sublimation	2.
	syl	sub+li+ma+tion
	pron	<2s^bli1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or an instance of sublimating.
sublimation	3.
	syl	sub+li+ma+tion
	pron	<2s^bli1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something sublimated.
sublime	ety	C14: from Latin subl*_imis lofty, perhaps from sub- up to+ l*_imen lintel
sublime	1.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	of high moral, intellectual, or spiritual value; noble; exalted.
sublime	2.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	adj.
	def	inspiring deep veneration or awe.
	exam	1	sublime beauty.
sublime	3.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	of proud bearing or aspect.
sublime	4.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	raised up.
the sublime	infl
	head	sublime
	syl	the sublime.
	pos	n.
sublime	5.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is sublime.
sublime	6.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the ultimate degree or perfect example.
	exam	1	the sublime of folly.
sublime	7.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make higher or purer.
sublime	8.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change directly from a solid to a vapour or gas without first melting.
	exam	1	to sublime iodine;
	exam	2	many mercury salts sublime when heated.
sublime	9.
	syl	sub+lime
	pron	<s*1blIm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo this process followed by a reverse change directly from a vapour to a solid.
	exam	1	to sublime iodine onto glass.
sublimely	sub
	head	sublime
	syl	sub+1lime+ly
	pos	adv.
sublimity	sub
	head	sublime
	syl	sub+lim+i:ty
	pron	<s*1blimiti>
	pos	n.
Sublime Porte	0.
	syl	Sub+lime Porte
	pos	n.
	def	the full name of the {Porte}.
subliminal	ety	C19: from Latin #7sub - below+ l*_imen threshold
subliminal	1.
	syl	sub+lim:i+nal
	pron	<s^b1liminL>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from processes of which the individual is not aware.
subliminal	2.
	syl	sub+lim:i+nal
	pron	<s^b1liminL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stimuli
	def	less than the minimum intensity or duration required to elicit a response.
subliminally	sub
	head	subliminal
	syl	sub+1lim:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
subliminal advertising	0.
	syl	sub+lim:i+nal ad+ver+tis+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a form of advertising on film or television that employs subliminal images to influence the viewer unconsciously.
subliminal perception	0.
	syl	sub+lim:i+nal per+cep+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	perception of or reaction to a stimulus that occurs without awareness or consciousness. Also called: {subception}.
sublingual	0.
	syl	sub+lin+gual
	pron	<s^b1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated beneath the tongue.
sublittoral	1.
	syl	sub+lit+to+ral
	pron	<s^b1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of marine organisms
	def	growing, living, or situated close to the seashore.
	exam	1	a sublittoral plant.
sublittoral	2.
	syl	sub+lit+to+ral
	pron	<s^b1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the zone between the seashore and the edge of the continental shelf.
sublunary	ety	C16: via Late Latin, from Latin #7sub -#7+ l*_una moon
sublunary	1.
	syl	sub+lu+nar:y
	pron	<s^b1lu:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated between the moon and the earth.
sublunary	2.
	syl	sub+lu+nar:y
	pron	<s^b1lu:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the earth or world.
sub-machine-gun	0.
	syl	sub-ma:chine-gun
	pos	n.
	def	a portable automatic or semiautomatic gun with a short barrel, designed to be fired from the hip or shoulder.
submarginal	1.
	syl	sub+mar+gin+al
	pron	<s^b1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	below the minimum requirements.
submarginal	2.
	syl	sub+mar+gin+al
	pron	<s^b1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated close to the margin of an organ or part.
submarginal	3.
	syl	sub+mar+gin+al
	pron	<s^b1ma:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	infertile and unprofitable for cultivation.
submarginally	sub
	head	submarginal
	syl	sub+1mar+gin+al+ly
	pos	adv.
submarine	1.
	syl	sub+ma+rine
	pron	<1s^bm*2rEn>, <2s^bm*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, esp. one designed for warfare, capable of operating for protracted periods below the surface of the sea. Often shortened to {sub}.
submarine	2.a.
	syl	sub+ma+rine
	pron	<1s^bm*2rEn>, <2s^bm*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a submarine.
	exam	1	a submarine captain.
submarine	2.b.
	syl	sub+ma+rine
	pron	<1s^bm*2rEn>, <2s^bm*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	occurring or situated below the surface of the sea.
	exam	1	a submarine cable. |&480|
submariner	0.
	syl	sub+ma+rin+er
	pron	<s^b1m@rin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a crewman in a submarine.
submaxillary	0.
	syl	sub+max+il+lar:y
	pron	<2s^bm@k1sil*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated close to the lower jaw.
submaxillary gland	0.
	syl	sub+max+il+lar:y gland
	pos	n.
	usage	in mammals
	def	either of a pair of salivary glands situated on each side behind the lower jaw.
submediant	1.
	syl	sub+me+di+ant
	pron	<s^b1mEdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the sixth degree of a major or minor scale.
submediant	2.
	syl	sub+me+di+ant
	pron	<s^b1mEdi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a key or chord based on this.
submediant	3.
	syl	sub+me+di+ant
	pron	<s^b1mEdi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to the submediant.
submediant	xref
	syl	sub+me+di+ant
	pron	<s^b1mEdi*nt>
	qual	Music.
	def	Also (U.S.): {superdominant}.
submental	0.
	syl	sub+men+tal
	pron	<s^b1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated beneath the chin.
submerge	ety	C17: from Latin submergere, from #7sub -#7+ mergere to immerse &- sub+#!merg+ence or sub+mer+sion (s$$b#!m$z$:#s#N) n.
submerse	alt
	head	submerge
	or	submerge
	syl	sub+merse
	pron	<s*b1mR:s>
	pos	vb.
submerge	1.
	or	submerse
	syl	sub+merge
	pron	<s*b1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plunge, sink, or dive or cause to plunge, sink, or dive below the surface of water, etc.
submerge	2.
	or	submerse
	syl	sub+merge
	pron	<s*b1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with water or some other liquid.
submerge	3.
	or	submerse
	syl	sub+merge
	pron	<s*b1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hide; suppress.
submerge	4.
	or	submerse
	syl	sub+merge
	pron	<s*b1mR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overwhelm, as with work, difficulties, etc.
submersed	alt
	head	submerged
	or	submerged
	syl	sub+mersed
	pron	<s*b1mR:st>
	pos	adj.
submerged	1.
	or	submersed
	syl	sub+merged
	pron	<s*b1mR:Jd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or plant parts
	def	growing beneath the surface of the water.
submerged	2.
	or	submersed
	syl	sub+merged
	pron	<s*b1mR:Jd>
	pos	adj.
	def	hidden; obscured.
submerged	3.
	or	submersed
	syl	sub+merged
	pron	<s*b1mR:Jd>
	pos	adj.
	def	overwhelmed or overburdened.
submergible	alt
	head	submersible
	or	submersible
	syl	sub+merg+i:ble
	pron	<s*b1mR:J?!ibL>
	pos	adj.
submersible	1.
	or	submergible
	syl	sub+mers+i:ble
	pron	<s*b1mR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be submerged.
submersible	2.
	or	submergible
	syl	sub+mers+i:ble
	pron	<s*b1mR:s*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of operating under water, etc.
submersible	3.
	or	submergible
	syl	sub+mers+i:ble
	pron	<s*b1mR:s*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a warship designed to operate under water for short periods.
submersibility	sub
	head	submersible
	or	submergibility
	syl	sub+2mers+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
submergibility	sub
	head	submersible
	or	submersibility
	syl	sub+2merg+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
submicroscopic	0.
	syl	sub+mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2s^bmIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	too small to be seen through an optical microscope.
submicroscopically	sub
	head	submicroscopic
	syl	sub+mi:cro+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
subminiature	0.
	syl	sub+min:i:a+ture
	pron	<s^b1mini*C*>
	pos	adj.
	def	smaller than miniature.
subminiature camera	0.
	syl	sub+min:i:a+ture cam+er:a
	pos	n.
	def	a pocket-sized camera, usually using 16 millimetre film with a very fine grain so that negatives can produce considerably enlarged prints.
subminiaturise	alt
	head	subminiaturize
	or	subminiaturize
	syl	sub+min:i:a+tur+ise
	pron	<s^b1mini*C*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subminiaturize	0.
	or	subminiaturise
	syl	sub+min:i:a+tur+ize
	pron	<s^b1mini*C*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make subminiature, as in the manufacture of electronic equipment, etc.
subminiaturization	sub
	head	subminiaturize
	or	subminiaturisation
	syl	sub+2min:i:a+tur:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
subminiaturisation	sub
	head	subminiaturize
	or	subminiaturization
	syl	sub+2min:i:a+tur:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
submiss	ety	C16: from Latin submissus lowered, gentle, from submittere to reduce, from #7sub -#7+ mittere to send
submiss	1.
	syl	sub+miss
	pron	<s*b1mis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	docile; submissive.
submiss	2.
	syl	sub+miss
	pron	<s*b1mis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	soft in tone.
submission	1.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of submitting.
submission	2.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something submitted; a proposal, argument, etc.
submission	3.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being submissive to another.
submission	4.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of referring a document, etc., for the consideration of someone else.
submission	5.a.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement by the parties to a dispute to refer the matter to arbitration.
submission	5.b.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the instrument referring a disputed matter to arbitration.
submission	6.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in wrestling
	def	the act of causing such pain to one's opponent that he submits. Compare {{fall} (sense 48}).
submission	7.
	syl	sub+mis+sion
	pron	<s*b1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a confession of error.
submissive	0.
	syl	sub+mis+sive
	pron	<s*b1misiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, tending towards, or indicating submission, humility, or servility.
submissively	sub
	head	submissive
	syl	sub+1mis+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
submissiveness	sub
	head	submissive
	syl	sub+1mis+sive+ness
	pos	n.
submit	ety	C14: from Latin submittere to place under, from #7sub -#7+ mittere to send
submits	infl
	head	submit
	syl	sub+mits
	pos	vb.
submitting	infl
	head	submit
	syl	sub+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
submitted	infl
	head	submit
	syl	sub+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
submit	1.
	syl	sub+mit
	pron	<s*b1mit>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to yield (oneself), as to the will of another person, a superior force, etc.
submit	2.
	syl	sub+mit
	pron	<s*b1mit>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to subject or be voluntarily subjected (to analysis, treatment, etc.).
submit	3.
	syl	sub+mit
	pron	<s*b1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to refer (something to someone) for judgment or consideration.
	exam	1	to submit a claim.
submit	4.
	syl	sub+mit
	pron	<s*b1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state, contend, or propose deferentially.
submit	5.
	syl	sub+mit
	pron	<s*b1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to defer or accede (to the decision, opinion, etc., of another).
submittable	sub
	head	submit
	or	submissible
	syl	sub+1mit+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
submissible	sub
	head	submit
	or	submittable
	syl	sub+1mis+si:ble
	pos	adj.
submittal	sub
	head	submit
	syl	sub+1mit+tal
	pos	n.
submitter	sub
	head	submit
	syl	sub+1mit+ter
	pos	n.
submittingly	sub
	head	submit
	syl	sub+1mit+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
submontane	ety	C19: from Latin #7sub -#7+ m*_ons mountain
submontane	1.
	syl	sub+mon+tane
	pron	<s^b1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated on or characteristic of the lower slopes of a mountain.
submontane	2.
	syl	sub+mon+tane
	pron	<s^b1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	beneath a mountain or mountain range.
submontanely	sub
	head	submontane
	syl	sub+1mon+tane+ly
	pos	adv.
submucosae	infl
	head	submucosa
	syl	sub+mu+co+sae
	pron	<-1k*usE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
submucosa	0.
	syl	sub+mu+co+sa
	pron	<2s^bmju:1k*us*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the connective tissue beneath a mucous membrane.
submultiple	1.
	syl	sub+mul+ti+ple
	pron	<s^b1multipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a number that can be divided into another number an integral number of times without a remainder.
	exam	1	three is a submultiple of nine.
submultiple	2.
	syl	sub+mul+ti+ple
	pron	<s^b1multipL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being a submultiple of a quantity or number.
subnormal	1.
	syl	sub+nor+mal
	pron	<s^b1nc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	less than the normal.
subnormal	2.
	syl	sub+nor+mal
	pron	<s^b1nc:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a low intelligence, esp. having an IQ of less than 70.
subnormal	3.
	syl	sub+nor+mal
	pron	<s^b1nc:m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a subnormal person.
subnormality	sub
	head	subnormal
	syl	sub+nor+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2s^bnc:1m@liti>
	pos	n.
suboceanic	0.
	syl	sub+o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<s^b2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	formed or situated beneath the ocean or ocean floor.
suborbital	1.
	syl	sub+or+bi+tal
	pron	<s^b1c:bitL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a rocket, missile, etc.
	def	having a flight path that is less than one complete orbit of the earth or other celestial body.
suborbital	2.
	syl	sub+or+bi+tal
	pron	<s^b1c:bitL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated beneath the orbit of the eye.
suborder	0.
	syl	sub+or+der
	pron	<1s^b2c:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of an order.
subordinal	sub
	head	suborder
	syl	sub+1or+di+nal
	pos	adj.
subordinaries	infl
	head	subordinary
	syl	sub+or+di+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subordinary	0.
	syl	sub+or+di+nar:y
	pron	<s^b1c:din*ri>, <-dinri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several heraldic bearings of secondary importance to the ordinary, such as the lozenge, the orle, and the fret.
subordinate	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin subordin*_are, from Latin #7sub -#7+ ord*_o rank
subordinate	1.
	syl	sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<s*1bc:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of lesser order or importance.
subordinate	2.
	syl	sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<s*1bc:dinit>
	pos	adj.
	def	under the authority or control of another.
	exam	1	a subordinate functionary.
subordinate	3.
	syl	sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<s*1bc:dinit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is subordinate.
subordinate	4.
	syl	sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<s*1bc:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to put in a lower rank or position (than).
subordinate	5.
	syl	sub+or+di+nate
	pron	<s*1bc:di2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to make subservient.
	exam	1	to subordinate mind to heart.
subordinately	sub
	head	subordinate
	syl	sub+1or+di+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
subordination	sub
	head	subordinate
	or	subordinateness
	syl	sub+or+di+1na+tion
	pos	n.
subordinateness	sub
	head	subordinate
	or	subordination
	syl	sub+1or+di+nate+ness
	pos	n.
subordinative	sub
	head	subordinate
	syl	sub+1or+di+na+tive
	pos	adj.
subordinate clause	0.
	syl	sub+or+di+nate clause
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a clause with an adjectival, adverbial, or nominal function, rather than one that functions as a separate sentence in its own right. Compare {coordinate clause, main clause}.
subordinating conjunction	0.
	syl	sub+or+di+nat+ing con+junc+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a conjunction that introduces subordinate clauses, such as and Compare {coordinating conjunction}.
subordinationism	0.
	syl	sub+or+di+na+tion+ism
	pron	<s*2bc:di1nAS*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two interpretations of the doctrine of the Trinity, often regarded as heretical, according to which the Son is subordinate to the Father or the Holy Ghost is subordinate to both.
subordinationist	sub
	head	subordinationism
	syl	sub+2or+di+1na+tion+ist
	pos	n.
suborn	ety	C16: from Latin suborn*_are, from sub- secretly+ orn*_are to furnish
suborn	1.
	syl	sub+orn
	pron	<s*1bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bribe, incite, or instigate (a person) to commit a wrongful act.
suborn	2.
	syl	sub+orn
	pron	<s*1bc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to induce (a witness) to commit perjury.
subornation	sub
	head	suborn
	syl	sub+or+na+tion
	pron	<2s^b?!c:?!1nA?!S*n>
	pos	n.
subornative	sub
	head	suborn
	syl	sub+or+na+tive
	pron	<s^1bc:n*tiv>
	pos	adj.
suborner	sub
	head	suborn
	syl	sub+1orn+er
	pos	n.
Subotica	0.
	syl	Su+bo+ti+ca
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1subctitsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE Yugoslavia, in Serbia near the border with Hungary: agricultural and industrial centre. Pop.: 88787 (1971). Hungarian name: {Szabadka}.
suboxide	0.
	syl	sub+ox+ide
	pron	<s^b1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	an oxide of an element containing less oxygen than the common oxide formed by the element.
	exam	1	carbon suboxide, C\2O\3.
subphyla	infl
	head	subphylum
	syl	sub+phy+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subphylum	0.
	syl	sub+phy+lum
	pron	<s^b1fIl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a phylum.
subphylar	sub
	head	subphylum
	syl	sub+1phy+lar
	pos	adj.
subplot	0.
	syl	sub+plot
	pron	<1s^b2plot>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate or auxiliary plot in a novel, play, film, etc.
subpoena	ety	C15: from Latin: under penalty
subpoena	1.
	syl	sub+poe+na
	pron	<s*b1pEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a writ issued by a court of justice requiring a person to appear before the court at a specified time.
subpoenas	infl
	head	subpoena
	syl	sub+poe+nas
	pos	vb.
subpoenaing	infl
	head	subpoena
	syl	sub+poe+na+ing
	pos	vb.
subpoenaed	infl
	head	subpoena
	syl	sub+poe+naed.
	pos	vb.
subpoena	2.
	syl	sub+poe+na
	pron	<s*b1pEn*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve with a subpoena.
subpopulation	0.
	syl	sub+pop:u+la+tion
	pron	<2s^bpopju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a subgroup of a statistical population.
subprincipal	0.
	syl	sub+prin+ci+pal
	pron	<s^b1prinsipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vice-principal in a college, etc.
subregion	0.
	syl	sub+re+gion
	pron	<s^b1rEJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a region, esp. a zoogeographical or ecological region.
subregional	sub
	head	subregion
	syl	sub+1re+gion+al
	pos	adj.
subreption	ety	C17: from Latin subrepti*_o theft, from subripere, from sub- secretly+ rapere to seize
subreption	1.
	syl	sub+rep+tion
	pron	<s*b1repS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the concealment of facts in order to obtain an ecclesiastical dispensation. Compare {obreption}.
subreption	2.
	syl	sub+rep+tion
	pron	<s*b1repS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any deceitful misrepresentation or concealment of facts.
subreptitious	sub
	head	subreption
	syl	sub+rep+ti+tious
	pron	<2s^brep1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
subrogate	ety	C16: from Latin subrog*_are, from sub- in place of+ rog*_are to ask
subrogate	0.
	syl	sub+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^br*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to put (one person or thing) in the place of another in respect of a right or claim.
subrogation	0.
	syl	sub+ro+ga+tion
	pron	<2s^br*1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the substitution of one person or thing for another, esp. the placing of a surety who has paid the debt in the place of the creditor, entitling him to payment from the original debtor.
sub rosa	ety	Latin, literally: under the rose; from the rose that, in ancient times, was hung over the council table, as a token of secrecy
sub rosa	0.
	syl	sub ro:sa
	pron	<1r*uz*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in secret.
subroutine	0.
	syl	sub+rou+tine
	pron	<1s^bru:2tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a computer program that is stored only once but can be used when required at several different points in the program, thus saving space. Also called: {procedure}.
subscapular	1.
	syl	sub+scap:u+lar
	pron	<s^b1sk@pjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a muscle or artery
	def	situated beneath the scapula.
subscapular	2.
	syl	sub+scap:u+lar
	pron	<s^b1sk@pjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any subscapular muscle or artery.
subscribe	ety	C15: from Latin subscr*_ibere to write underneath, from #7sub -#7+ scr*_ibere to write
subscribe	1.
	syl	sub+scribe
	pron	<s*b1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to pay or promise to pay (a sum of money) as a contribution (to a fund or charity, for a magazine, etc.), esp. at regular intervals.
subscribe	2.
	syl	sub+scribe
	pron	<s*b1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inscribe or sign (one's name, etc.) at the end of a contract, will, or other document.
subscribe	3.
	syl	sub+scribe
	pron	<s*b1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	to give support or approval.
	exam	1	to subscribe to the theory of transubstantiation.
subscriber	sub
	head	subscribe
	syl	sub+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
subscriber trunk dialling	0.
	syl	sub+scrib+er trunk di+al+ling
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a service by which telephone subscribers can obtain trunk calls by dialling direct without the aid of an operator. Abbrev.: {STD}. U.S. equivalent: {direct distance dialing}.
subscript	1.
	syl	sub+script
	pron	<1s^bskript>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of a character
	def	written or printed below the base line. Compare {superscript}.
subscript	2.
	syl	sub+script
	pron	<1s^bskript>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {subindex}. a subscript character.
subscription	1.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment or promise of payment for consecutive issues of a magazine, newspaper, book, etc., over a specified period of time.
subscription	2.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of money paid or promised, as to a charity, or the fund raised in this way.
subscription	3.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an offer to buy shares or bonds issued by a company.
subscription	4.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of signing one's name to a document, etc.
subscription	5.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a signature or other appendage attached to the bottom of a document, etc.
subscription	6.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement, consent, or acceptance expressed by or as if by signing one's name.
subscription	7.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a signed document, statement, etc.
subscription	8.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the membership dues or fees paid to a society or club.
subscription	9.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	acceptance of a fixed body of articles of faith, doctrines, or principles laid down@T as @T universally@T binding@T upon@T all@T the@T members@T of@T a Church. that part of a written prescription directing the pharmacist how to mix and prepare the ingredients: rarely seen today as modern drugs are mostly prepackaged by the manufacturers.
subscription	10.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an advance order for a new product.
subscription	11.a.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sale of books, etc., prior to printing.
subscription	11.b.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a subscription edition.
subscription	12.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion
	pron	<s*b1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	allegiance; submission. Abbrev.: {sub}.
subscriptive	sub
	head	subscription
	syl	sub+1scrip+tive
	pos	adj.
subscriptively	sub
	head	subscription
	syl	sub+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
subscription concert	0.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion con+cert
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S.
	def	one of a series |&480| of concerts for which a subscription ticket is sold in advance for the entire series.
subscription library	0.
	syl	sub+scrip+tion li+brar:y
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial lending library.
subsellium	ety	C19: from Latin, from #7sub-+ sella seat
subsellium	0.
	syl	sub+sel+li+um
	pron	<s^b1seli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {{misericord} (sense 1}).
subsequence	1.
	syl	sub+se+quence
	pron	<1s^bsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or state of being subsequent.
subsequence	2.
	syl	sub+se+quence
	pron	<1s^bsikw*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsequent incident or occurrence.
subsequent	ety	C15: from Latin subsequ*_ens following on, from subsequ*_i, from sub- near+ sequ*_i to follow
subsequent	0.
	syl	sub+se+quent
	pron	<1s^bsikw*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring after; succeeding.
subsequently	sub
	head	subsequent
	syl	sub+se+quent+ly
	pos	adv.
subsequentness	sub
	head	subsequent
	syl	sub+se+quent+ness
	pos	n.
subserve	ety	C17: from Latin subserv*_ire to be subject to, from #7sub -#7+ serv*_ire to serve
subserve	1.
	syl	sub+serve
	pron	<s*b1sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be helpful or useful to.
subserve	2.
	syl	sub+serve
	pron	<s*b1sR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be subordinate to.
subservient	ety	C17: from Latin subservi*_ens complying with, from subserv*_ire to #7subserve 
subservient	1.
	syl	sub+ser+vi+ent
	pron	<s*b1sR:vi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	obsequious in behaviour or attitude.
subservient	2.
	syl	sub+ser+vi+ent
	pron	<s*b1sR:vi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a means to an end.
subservient	3.
	syl	sub+ser+vi+ent
	pron	<s*b1sR:vi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {subordinate} (sense 2).
subserviently	sub
	head	subservient
	syl	sub+1ser+vi+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
subservience	sub
	head	subservient
	syl	sub+1ser+vi+ence
	pos	n.
subserviency	sub
	head	subservient
	or	subservientness
	syl	sub+1ser+vi+en+cy
	pos	n.
subservientness	sub
	head	subservient
	or	subserviency
	syl	sub+1ser+vi+ent+ness
	pos	n.
subset	1.
	syl	sub+set
	pron	<1s^b2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical set contained within a larger set.
	exam	1	A is a subset of B, usually written A
subset	2.
	syl	sub+set
	pron	<1s^b2set>
	pos	n.
	def	a set within a larger set.
subshrub	0.
	syl	sub+shrub
	pron	<1s^b2Sr^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bushy plant that is woody except for the tips of the branches.
subshrubby	sub
	head	subshrub
	syl	sub+2shrub+by
	pos	adj.
subside	ety	C17: from Latin subs*_idere to settle down, from sub- down+ s*_idere to settle
subside	1.
	syl	sub+side
	pron	<s*b1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become less loud, excited, violent, etc.; abate.
subside	2.
	syl	sub+side
	pron	<s*b1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sink or fall to a lower level.
subside	3.
	syl	sub+side
	pron	<s*b1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the surface of the earth, etc.
	def	to cave in; collapse.
subside	4.
	syl	sub+side
	pron	<s*b1sId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of sediment, etc.
	def	to sink or descend to the bottom; settle.
subsider	sub
	head	subside
	syl	sub+1sid+er
	pos	n.
subsidence	1.
	syl	sub+sid+ence
	pron	<s*b1sIdNs>, <1s^bsidNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of subsiding or the condition of having subsided.
subsidence	2.
	syl	sub+sid+ence
	pron	<s*b1sIdNs>, <1s^bsidNs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the gradual sinking of landforms to a lower level as a result of earth movements, mining operations, etc.
subsidiaries	0.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:ies
	pron	<s*b1sidi*riz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Printing, Brit.
	def	a less common name for {back matter}.
subsidiary	ety	C16: from Latin subsidi*_arius supporting, from subsidium #7subsidy 
subsidiary	1.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:y
	pron	<s*b1sidi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to aid or supplement; auxiliary.
subsidiary	2.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:y
	pron	<s*b1sidi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of lesser importance; subordinate in function.
subsidiaries	infl
	head	subsidiary
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subsidiary	3.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:y
	pron	<s*b1sidi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who or thing that is subsidiary.
subsidiary	4.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:y
	pron	<s*b1sidi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {subsidiary company}.
subsidiarily	sub
	head	subsidiary
	syl	sub+1sid:i+ar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
subsidiariness	sub
	head	subsidiary
	syl	sub+1sid:i+ar:i+ness
	pos	n.
subsidiary coin	0.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:y coin
	pos	n.
	def	a coin of denomination smaller than that of the standard monetary unit.
subsidiary company	0.
	syl	sub+sid:i+ar:y com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a company with at least half of its capital stock owned by another company.
subsidise	alt
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidize
	syl	sub+si+dise
	pron	<1s^bsi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
subsidize	1.
	or	subsidise
	syl	sub+si+dize
	pron	<1s^bsi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to aid or support with a subsidy.
subsidize	2.
	or	subsidise
	syl	sub+si+dize
	pron	<1s^bsi2dIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain the aid of by means of a subsidy.
subsidizable	sub
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidisable
	syl	sub+si+1diz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
subsidisable	sub
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidizable
	syl	sub+si+1dis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
subsidization	sub
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidisation
	syl	sub+si+di+1za+tion
	pos	n.
subsidisation	sub
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidization
	syl	sub+si+di+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
subsidizer	sub
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidiser
	syl	sub+si+2diz+er
	pos	n.
subsidiser	sub
	head	subsidize
	or	subsidizer
	syl	sub+si+2dis+er
	pos	n.
subsidy	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman subsidie, from Latin subsidium assistance, from subsid*_ere to remain, from sub- down+ sed*_ere to sit
subsidies	infl
	head	subsidy
	syl	sub+si+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subsidy	1.
	syl	sub+si+dy
	pron	<1s^bsidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a financial aid supplied by a government, as to industry, for reasons of public welfare, the balance of payments, etc.
subsidy	2.
	syl	sub+si+dy
	pron	<1s^bsidi>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a financial grant made originally for special purposes by Parliament to the Crown.
subsidy	3.
	syl	sub+si+dy
	pron	<1s^bsidi>
	pos	n.
	def	any monetary aid, grant, or contribution.
subsist	ety	C16: from Latin subsistere to stand firm, from sub- up+ sistere to make a stand
subsist	1.
	syl	sub+sist
	pron	<s*b1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to be sustained; manage to live.
	exam	1	to subsist on milk.
subsist	2.
	syl	sub+sist
	pron	<s*b1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to continue in existence.
subsist	3.
	syl	sub+sist
	pron	<s*b1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to lie or reside by virtue (of); consist.
subsist	4.a.
	syl	sub+sist
	pron	<s*b1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to exist as a concept or relation rather than a fact.
subsist	4.b.
	syl	sub+sist
	pron	<s*b1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to be conceivable.
subsist	5.
	syl	sub+sist
	pron	<s*b1sist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to provide with support.
subsistent	sub
	head	subsist
	syl	sub+1sist+ent
	pos	adj.
subsister	sub
	head	subsist
	syl	sub+1sist+er
	pos	n.
subsistingly	sub
	head	subsist
	syl	sub+1sist+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
subsistence	1.
	syl	sub+sist+ence
	pron	<s*b1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the means by which one maintains life.
subsistence	2.
	syl	sub+sist+ence
	pron	<s*b1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of subsisting.
subsistence	3.
	syl	sub+sist+ence
	pron	<s*b1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that has real existence.
subsistence	4.
	syl	sub+sist+ence
	pron	<s*b1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being inherent.
subsistence	5.
	syl	sub+sist+ence
	pron	<s*b1sist*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the quality of having abstract, real, or timeless existence.
subsistence allowance	1.
	syl	sub+sist+ence al+low+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an advance paid to an employee before his first regular payday.
subsistence allowance	2.
	syl	sub+sist+ence al+low+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a payment to an employee made in order to reimburse expenses, as while on assignments.
subsistence farming	0.
	syl	sub+sist+ence farm+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a type of farming in which most of the produce is consumed by the farmer and his family, leaving little or nothing to be marketed.
subsistence level	0.
	syl	sub+sist+ence lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	a standard of living barely adequate to support life.
subsocial	0.
	syl	sub+so+cial
	pron	<s^b1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a complex or definite social structure.
subsocially	sub
	head	subsocial
	syl	sub+1so+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
subsoil	1.a.
	syl	sub+soil
	pron	<1s^b2scil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {undersoil}. the layer of soil beneath the surface soil and overlying the bedrock.
subsoil	1.b.
	syl	sub+soil
	pron	<1s^b2scil>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a subsoil plough.
subsoil	2.
	syl	sub+soil
	pron	<1s^b2scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plough (land) to a depth below the normal ploughing level and so break up the subsoil.
subsoiler	sub
	head	subsoil
	syl	sub+2soil+er
	pos	n.
subsolar	1.
	syl	sub+so+lar
	pron	<s^b1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a point on the earth's surface
	def	located directly below the sun.
subsolar	2.
	syl	sub+so+lar
	pron	<s^b1s*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated between the tropics; equatorial.
subsonic	0.
	syl	sub+son+ic
	pron	<s^b1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	being, having, or travelling at a velocity below that of sound.
	exam	1	a subsonic aircraft.
subspecies	infl
	syl	sub+spe+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subspecies	0.
	syl	sub+spe+cies
	pron	<1s^b2spESEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a species: usually occurs because of isolation within a species.
subspecific	sub
	head	subspecies
	syl	sub+spe+cif+ic
	pron	<2s^bspi1sifik>
	pos	adj.
subspecifically	sub
	head	subspecies
	syl	sub+spe+1cif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
subst	1.
	syl	subst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	substantive.
subst	2.
	syl	subst.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	substitute.
substage	0.
	syl	sub+stage
	pron	<1s^b2stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a microscope below the stage, usually consisting of an adjustable assembly holding a condenser lens for illuminating the specimen.
substance	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin substantia, from subst*_are, from #7sub -#7+ st*_are to stand
substance	1.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the tangible basic matter of which a thing consists.
substance	2.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific type of matter, esp. a homogeneous material with definite or fairly definite chemical composition.
substance	3.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence, meaning, etc., of a discourse, thought, or written article.
substance	4.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	solid or meaningful quality.
	exam	1	an education of substance.
substance	5.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	material density or body.
	exam	1	a vacuum has no substance.
substance	6.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	material possessions or wealth.
	exam	1	a man of substance.
substance	7.a.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the essence of anything.
substance	7.b.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the basic element of anything that can receive modifications and in which attributes and accidents inhere.
substance	7.c.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing considered as a continuing whole.
substance	8.
	syl	sub+stance
	pron	<1s^bst*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christian Science.
	def	that which is eternal.
in substance	9.
	head	substance
	syl	in substance.
	def	with regard to the salient points.
substanceless	sub
	head	substance
	syl	sub+stance+less
	pos	adj.
substandard	1.
	syl	sub+stand+ard
	pron	<s^b1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	below an established or required standard.
substandard	2.
	syl	sub+stand+ard
	pron	<s^b1st@nd*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {nonstandard}.
substantial	1.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a considerable size or value.
	exam	1	substantial funds.
substantial	2.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthwhile; important; of telling effect.
	exam	1	a substantial reform.
substantial	3.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having wealth or importance.
	exam	1	a substantial member of the community.
substantial	4.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food or a meal
	def	sufficient and nourishing.
substantial	5.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	solid or strong in construction, quality, or character.
	exam	1	a substantial door.
substantial	6.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	real; actual; true.
	exam	1	such evidence cannot be considered substantial.
substantial	7.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the basic or fundamental substance or aspects of a thing.
substantial	8.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to substance rather than to attributes, accidents, or modifications.
substantial	9.
	syl	sub+stan+tial
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an essential or important element.
substantiality	sub
	head	substantial
	or	substantialness
	syl	sub+stan+ti+al+i:ty
	pron	<s*b2st@nSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
substantialness	sub
	head	substantial
	or	substantiality
	syl	sub+1stan+tial+ness
	pos	n.
substantially	sub
	head	substantial
	syl	sub+1stan+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
substantialism	1.
	syl	sub+stan+tial+ism
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that a substantial reality underlies phenomena.
substantialism	2.
	syl	sub+stan+tial+ism
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the doctrine that matter is a real substance.
substantialist	sub
	head	substantialism
	syl	sub+1stan+tial+ist
	pos	n.
substantialise	alt
	head	substantialize
	or	substantialize
	syl	sub+stan+tial+ise
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
substantialize	0.
	or	substantialise
	syl	sub+stan+tial+ize
	pron	<s*b1st@nS*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become substantial or actual.
substantiate	ety	C17: from New Latin substanti*_are, from Latin substantia #7substance 
substantiate	1.
	syl	sub+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<s*b1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish as valid or genuine.
substantiate	2.
	syl	sub+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<s*b1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give form or real existence to.
substantiation	sub
	head	substantiate
	syl	sub+2stan+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
substantiative	sub
	head	substantiate
	syl	sub+1stan+ti:a+tive
	pos	adj.
substantiator	sub
	head	substantiate
	syl	sub+1stan+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
substantive	ety	C15: from Late Latin substant*_ivus, from Latin subst*_are to stand beneath; see #7substance 
substantive	1.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun or pronoun used in place of a noun.
substantive	2.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, containing, or being the essential element of a thing.
substantive	3.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having independent function, resources, or existence.
substantive	4.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of substantial quantity.
substantive	5.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	solid in foundation or basis.
substantive	6.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting, relating to, or standing in place of a noun.
substantive	7.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the essential legal principles administered by the courts, as opposed to practice and procedure. Compare {{adjective} (sense 3}).
substantive	8.
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dye or colour
	def	staining the material directly without use of a mordant.
substantive	xref
	syl	sub+stan+tive
	pron	<1s^bst*ntiv>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {s., sb., subst}.
substantival	sub
	head	substantive
	syl	sub+stan+ti+val
	pron	<2s^bst*n1tIvL>
	pos	adj.
substantivally	sub
	head	substantive
	syl	sub+stan+1ti+val+ly
	pos	adv.
substantively	sub
	head	substantive
	syl	sub+stan+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
substantiveness	sub
	head	substantive
	syl	sub+stan+tive+ness
	pos	n.
substantive rank	0.
	syl	sub+stan+tive rank
	pos	n.
	def	a permanent rank in the armed services obtained by length of service, selection, etc.
substantivise	alt
	head	substantivize
	or	substantivize
	syl	sub+stan+tiv+ise
	pron	<1s^bst*nti2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
substantivize	0.
	or	substantivise
	syl	sub+stan+tiv+ize
	pron	<1s^bst*nti2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a word other than a noun) play the grammatical role of a noun in a sentence.
substantivization	sub
	head	substantivize
	or	substantivisation
	syl	sub+stan+ti+vi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
substantivisation	sub
	head	substantivize
	or	substantivization
	syl	sub+stan+ti+vi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
substation	1.
	syl	sub+sta+tion
	pron	<1s^b2stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary station.
substation	2.
	syl	sub+sta+tion
	pron	<1s^b2stAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an installation at which electrical energy is received from one or more power stations for conversion from alternating to direct current, stepping down the voltage, or switching before distribution by a low-tension network.
substituent	ety	C19: from Latin substituere to #7substitute 
substituent	1.
	syl	sub+stit:u+ent
	pron	<s^b1stitju*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an atom or group that replaces another atom or group in a molecule or can be regarded as replacing an atom in a parent compound.
substituent	2.
	syl	sub+stit:u+ent
	pron	<s^b1stitju*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	substituted or substitutable.
substitute	ety	C16: from Latin substituere, from sub- in place of+ statuere to set up
substitute	1.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to serve or cause to serve in place of another person or thing.
substitute	2.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to replace (an atom or group in a molecule) with (another atom or group).
substitute	3.a.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that serves in place of another, such as a player in a game who takes the place of an injured colleague.
substitute	3.b.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a substitute goalkeeper.
	def	Often shortened to {sub}.
substitute	4.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another name for {pro-form}.
substitute	5.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another word for {{repeater} (sense 5}).
substitute	6.
	syl	sub+sti+tute
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person paid to replace another due for military service.
substitutable	sub
	head	substitute
	syl	sub+sti+1tut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
substitutability	sub
	head	substitute
	syl	sub+sti+2tut:a+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
substitution	1.
	syl	sub+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2s^bsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of substituting or state of being substituted.
substitution	2.
	syl	sub+sti+tu+tion
	pron	<2s^bsti1tju:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something or someone substituted.
substitutive	1.
	syl	sub+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or able to act as a substitute.
substitutive	2.
	syl	sub+sti+tu+tive
	pron	<1s^bsti2tju:tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving substitution.
substitutively	sub
	head	substitutive
	syl	sub+sti+2tu+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
substrate	1.
	syl	sub+strate
	pron	<1s^bstrAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the substance upon which an enzyme acts.
substrate	2.
	syl	sub+strate
	pron	<1s^bstrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {substratum. **********************************************************************}
substrate	1.
	syl	sub+strate
	pron	<1s^bstrAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the substance upon which an enzyme acts.
substrate	2.
	syl	sub+strate
	pron	<1s^bstrAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {substratum. **********************************************************************}
substratum	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin substr*_atus strewn beneath, from substernere to spread under, from #7sub -#7+ sternere to spread
substrata	infl
	head	substratum
	syl	sub+stra+ta
	pron	<-1stra:t*>, <-1strAt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
substratum	1.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	def	any layer or stratum lying underneath another.
substratum	2.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	def	a basis or foundation; groundwork.
substratum	3.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	def	the nonliving material on which an animal or plant grows or lives.
substratum	4.a.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	def	the solid rock underlying soils, gravels, etc.; bedrock.
substratum	4.b.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	def	the layer of soil beneath the surface layer; subsoil.
substratum	5.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	any of several subdivisions or grades within a stratum.
substratum	6.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a binding layer by which an emulsion is made to adhere to a glass or film base. Sometimes shortened to {sub}.
substratum	7.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	substance considered as that in which attributes and accidents inhere.
substratum	8.
	syl	sub+stra+tum
	pron	<s^b1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the language of an indigenous population when replaced by the language of a conquering or colonizing population, esp. as it influences the form of the dominant language or of any mixed languages arising from their contact. Compare {superstratum}.
substrative	sub
	head	substratum
	or	substratal
	syl	sub+1stra+tive
	pos	adj.
substratal	sub
	head	substratum
	or	substrative
	syl	sub+1stra+tal
	pos	adj.
substruction	alt
	head	substructure
	or	substructure
	syl	sub+struc+tion
	pron	<s^b?!1str^k?!S*n>
	pos	n.
substructure	1.
	or	substruction
	syl	sub+struc+ture
	pron	<1s^b2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure, pattern, etc., that forms the basis of anything.
substructure	2.
	or	substruction
	syl	sub+struc+ture
	pron	<1s^b2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure forming a foundation or framework for a building or other construction.
substructural	sub
	head	substructure
	or	substructional
	syl	sub+1struc+tur+al
	pos	adj.
substructional	sub
	head	substructure
	or	substructural
	syl	sub+1struc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
subsume	ety	C16: from New Latin subsumere, from Latin #7sub -#7+ sumere to take
subsume	1.
	syl	sub+sume
	pron	<s*b1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to incorporate (an idea, proposition, case, etc.) under a comprehensive or inclusive classification or heading.
subsume	2.
	syl	sub+sume
	pron	<s*b1sju:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider (an instance of something) as part of a general rule or principle.
subsumable	sub
	head	subsume
	syl	sub+1sum+a:ble
	pos	adj.
subsumption	1.
	syl	sub+sump+tion
	pron	<s*b1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of subsuming or the state of being subsumed.
subsumption	2.
	syl	sub+sump+tion
	pron	<s*b1s^mpS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	an idea, concept, etc., subsumed under another, esp. the minor premiss of a syllogism.
subsumptive	sub
	head	subsumption
	syl	sub+1sump+tive
	pos	adj.
subtangent	0.
	syl	sub+tan+gent
	pron	<s^b1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a segment of the -axis between the -coordinate of the point of contact of a tangent to a curve and the intercept of the tangent on the axis.
subteen	0.
	syl	sub+teen
	pron	<2s^b1tEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a young person who has not yet become a teenager.
subtemperate	0.
	syl	sub+tem+per+ate
	pron	<s^b1temp*rit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the colder temperate regions.
subtenant	0.
	syl	sub+ten+ant
	pron	<s^b1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rents or leases property from a tenant.
subtenancy	sub
	head	subtenant
	syl	sub+1ten+an+cy
	pos	n.
subtend	ety	C16: from Latin subtendere to extend beneath, from #7sub -#7+ tendere to stretch out
subtend	1.
	syl	sub+tend
	pron	<s*b1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to be opposite to and delimit (an angle or side).
subtend	2.
	syl	sub+tend
	pron	<s*b1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a bract, stem, etc.
	def	to have (a bud or similar part) growing in its axil.
subtend	3.
	syl	sub+tend
	pron	<s*b1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark off.
subtend	4.
	syl	sub+tend
	pron	<s*b1tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to underlie; be inherent in.
subterfuge	ety	C16: from Late Latin subterfugium, from Latin subterfugere to escape by stealth, from subter secretly+ fugere to flee
subterfuge	0.
	syl	sub+ter+fuge
	pron	<1s^bt*2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a stratagem employed to conceal something, evade an argument, etc.
subterminal	0.
	syl	sub+term:i+nal
	pron	<s^b1tR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost at an end.
subternatural	0.
	syl	sub+ter+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2s^bt*1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	falling below what is accepted as natural; less than natural.
subterranean	ety	C17: from Latin subterr*_aneus, from #7sub -#7+ terra earth
subterranean	1.
	syl	sub+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2s^bt*1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {sub+ter+res+tri@.al}. situated, living, or operating below the surface of the earth.
subterranean	2.
	syl	sub+ter+ra+ne:an
	pron	<2s^bt*1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or operating in concealment.
subterraneanly	sub
	head	subterranean
	or	subterraneously
	syl	sub+ter+1ra+ne:an+ly
	pos	adv.
subterraneously	sub
	head	subterranean
	or	subterraneanly
	syl	sub+ter+1ra+ne:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
subtile	0.
	syl	sub+tile
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare spelling of {subtle}.
subtilely	sub
	head	subtile
	syl	sub+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
subtility	sub
	head	subtile
	or	subtileness
	syl	sub+til+i:ty
	pron	<s^b1tiliti>
	pos	n.
subtileness	sub
	head	subtile
	or	subtility
	syl	sub+tile+ness
	pos	n.
subtilty	sub
	head	subtile
	syl	sub+til+ty
	pos	n.
subtilise	alt
	head	subtilize
	or	subtilize
	syl	sub+til+ise
	pron	<1s^ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
subtilize	1.
	or	subtilise
	syl	sub+til+ize
	pron	<1s^ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to a purer state; refine.
subtilize	2.
	or	subtilise
	syl	sub+til+ize
	pron	<1s^ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to debate subtly.
subtilize	3.
	or	subtilise
	syl	sub+til+ize
	pron	<1s^ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (the mind, etc.) keener.
subtilization	sub
	head	subtilize
	or	subtilisation
	syl	sub+til:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
subtilisation	sub
	head	subtilize
	or	subtilization
	syl	sub+til:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
subtilizer	sub
	head	subtilize
	or	subtiliser
	syl	sub+til+2iz+er
	pos	n.
subtiliser	sub
	head	subtilize
	or	subtilizer
	syl	sub+til+2is+er
	pos	n.
subtitle	1.
	syl	sub+ti+tle
	pron	<1s^b2tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional subordinate title given to a literary or other work.
subtitle	2.
	syl	sub+ti+tle
	pron	<1s^b2tItL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {caption}.
subtitle	2.a.
	syl	sub+ti+tle
	pron	<1s^b2tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a written translation superimposed on a film that has foreign dialogue.
subtitle	2.b.
	syl	sub+ti+tle
	pron	<1s^b2tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	explanatory text on a silent film. {~}
subtitle	3.
	syl	sub+ti+tle
	pron	<1s^b2tItL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to provide a subtitle for.
subtitular	sub
	head	subtitle
	syl	sub+tit:u+lar
	pron	<s^b1titjul*>, <-1tiC*->
	pos	adj.
subtle	ety	C14: from Old French soutil, from Latin subt*_ilis finely woven
subtle	1.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not immediately obvious or comprehensible.
subtle	2.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to detect or analyse, often through being delicate or highly refined.
	exam	1	a subtle scent.
subtle	3.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or making or capable of showing or making fine distinctions of meaning.
subtle	4.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by or requiring mental acuteness or ingenuity; discriminating.
subtle	5.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	delicate or faint.
	exam	1	a subtle shade.
subtle	6.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	cunning or wily.
	exam	1	a subtle rogue.
subtle	7.
	syl	sub+tle
	pron	<1s^tL>
	pos	adj.
	def	operating or executed in secret.
	exam	1	a subtle intrigue.
subtleness	sub
	head	subtle
	syl	sub+tle+ness
	pos	n.
subtly	sub
	head	subtle
	syl	sub+tly
	pos	adv.
ties	infl
	head	subtlety
	syl	+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subtlety	1.
	syl	sub+tle+ty
	pron	<1s^tLti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being subtle; delicacy.
subtlety	2.
	syl	sub+tle+ty
	pron	<1s^tLti>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine distinction or the ability to make such a distinction.
subtlety	3.
	syl	sub+tle+ty
	pron	<1s^tLti>
	pos	n.
	def	something subtle.
subtonic	0.
	syl	sub+ton+ic
	pron	<s^b1tonik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the seventh degree of a major or minor scale. Also called: {leading note}.
subtorrid	0.
	syl	sub+tor+rid
	pron	<s^b1torid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {subtropi?!cal}.
subtotal	1.
	syl	sub+to+tal
	pron	<s^b1t*utL>, <1s^b2t*utL>
	pos	n.
	def	the total made up by a column of figures, etc., forming part of the total made up by a larger column or group.
subtotals	infl
	head	subtotal
	or	subtotals
	syl	sub+to+tals
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
subtotalling	infl
	head	subtotal
	or	subtotaling
	syl	sub+to+tal+ling
	pos	vb.
subtotalled	infl
	head	subtotal
	or	subtotaled
	syl	sub+to+talled
	pos	vb.
subtotaling	infl
	head	subtotal
	or	subtotalling
	syl	sub+to+tal+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
subtotaled	infl
	head	subtotal
	or	subtotalled
	syl	sub+to+taled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
subtotal	2.
	syl	sub+to+tal
	pron	<s^b1t*utL>, <1s^b2t*utL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to establish or work out a subtotal for (a column, group, etc.).
subtract	ety	C16: from Latin subtractus withdrawn, from subtrahere to draw away from beneath, from #7sub -#7+ trahere to draw
subtract	1.
	syl	sub+tract
	pron	<s*b1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to calculate the difference between (two numbers or quantities) by subtraction.
subtract	2.
	syl	sub+tract
	pron	<s*b1tr@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (a part of a thing, quantity, etc.) from the whole.
subtracter	sub
	head	subtract
	syl	sub+1tract+er
	pos	n.
subtraction	1.
	syl	sub+trac+tion
	pron	<s*b1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of subtract?!ing.
subtraction	2.
	syl	sub+trac+tion
	pron	<s*b1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical operation in which the difference between two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol (-).
subtractive	1.
	syl	sub+trac+tive
	pron	<s*b1tr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or tending to remove or subtract.
subtractive	2.
	syl	sub+trac+tive
	pron	<s*b1tr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating or requiring subtraction; having a minus sign.
	exam	1	-x is a subtractive quantity.
subtractive process	0.
	syl	sub+trac+tive pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a photographic process in which colours are reproduced on a transparency or print by a mixture of the three subtractive colours, yellow, magenta, and cyan.
subtrahend	ety	C17: from Latin subtrahendus, from subtrahere to #7subtract 
subtrahend	0.
	syl	sub+tra+hend
	pron	<1s^btr*2hend>
	pos	n.
	def	the number to be subtracted from another number (the {minuend}) .
subtreasuries	infl
	head	subtreasury
	syl	sub+treas+ur:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
subtreasury	0.
	syl	sub+treas+ur:y
	pron	<s^b1treZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a branch treasury.
subtreasurer	sub
	head	subtreasury
	syl	sub+1treas+ur+er
	pos	n.
subtreasurership	sub
	head	subtreasury
	syl	sub+1treas+ur+er+2ship
	pos	n.
subtropics	0.
	syl	sub+trop+ics
	pron	<s^b1tropiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the region lying between the tropics and temperate lands. &- {sub+#!trop@.i+cal}
subtype	0.
	syl	sub+type
	pron	<1s^b2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary or subordinate type or genre, esp. a specific one considered as falling under a general classification.
subtypical	sub
	head	subtype
	syl	sub+typ:i+cal
	pron	<s^b1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
subulate	ety	C18: from New Latin subulatus like an awl, from Latin s*_ubula awl
subulate	0.
	syl	su+bu+late
	pron	<1su:bj*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	tapering to a point; awl-shaped.
suburb	ety	C14: from Latin suburbium, from sub- close to+ urbs a city
suburb	0.
	syl	sub+urb
	pron	<1s^bR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a residential district situated on the outskirts of a city or town.
suburbed	sub
	head	suburb
	syl	sub+urbed
	pos	adj.
suburban	1.
	syl	sub+ur+ban
	pron	<s*1bR:bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, situated in, or inhabiting a suburb or the suburbs.
suburban	2.
	syl	sub+ur+ban
	pron	<s*1bR:bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or typifying a suburb or the suburbs.
suburban	3.
	syl	sub+ur+ban
	pron	<s*1bR:bN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Mildly derogatory.
	def	narrow or unadventurous in outlook.
suburban	4.
	syl	sub+ur+ban
	pron	<s*1bR:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {suburbanite}.
suburbanite	0.
	syl	sub+ur+ban+ite
	pron	<s*1bR:b*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in a suburb.
suburbanise	alt
	head	suburbanize
	or	suburbanize
	syl	sub+ur+ban+ise
	pron	<s^1bR:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
suburbanize	0.
	or	suburbanise
	syl	sub+ur+ban+ize
	pron	<s^1bR:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make suburban.
suburbia	1.
	syl	sub+ur+bi:a
	pron	<s*1bR:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	suburbs or the people living in them considered as an identifiable community or class in society.
suburbia	2.
	syl	sub+ur+bi:a
	pron	<s*1bR:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the life, customs, etc., of suburbanites.
suburbicarian	ety	C17: from Late Latin suburbic*_arius, from suburbium #7suburb 
suburbicarian	0.
	syl	sub+ur+bi+car+i:an
	pron	<s*2bR:bi1ke*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	situated near the city of Rome: used esp. of the dioceses surrounding Rome.
subvene	ety	C18: from Latin subven*_ire, from ven*_ire to come
subvene	0.
	syl	sub+vene
	pron	<s*b1vEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to happen in such a way as to be of assistance, esp. in preventing something.
subvention	ety	C15: from Late Latin subventi*_o assistance, from Latin subven*_ire to #7subvene 
subvention	1.
	syl	sub+ven+tion
	pron	<s*b1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a grant, aid, or subsidy, as from a government to an educational institution.
subvention	2.
	syl	sub+ven+tion
	pron	<s*b1venS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of providing aid or help of any sort.
subventionary	sub
	head	subvention
	syl	sub+1ven+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
subversion	ety	C14: from Late Latin subversi*_o destruction, from Latin subvertere to #7subvert 
subversion	1.
	syl	sub+ver+sion
	pron	<s*b1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of subverting or overthrowing a legally constituted government, institution, etc.
subversion	2.
	syl	sub+ver+sion
	pron	<s*b1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being subverted; destruction or ruin.
subversion	3.
	syl	sub+ver+sion
	pron	<s*b1vR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that brings about an overthrow.
subversive	1.
	syl	sub+ver+sive
	pron	<s*b1vR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to subvert or overthrow a government, legally constituted institution, etc. {~}
subversive	2.
	syl	sub+ver+sive
	pron	<s*b1vR:siv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person engaged in subversive activities, etc.
subversively	sub
	head	subversive
	syl	sub+1ver+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
subversiveness	sub
	head	subversive
	syl	sub+1ver+sive+ness
	pos	n.
subvert	ety	C14: from Latin subvertere to overturn, from sub- from below+ vertere to turn
subvert	1.
	syl	sub+vert
	pron	<s*b1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring about the complete downfall or ruin of (something existing or established by a system of law, etc.).
subvert	2.
	syl	sub+vert
	pron	<s*b1vR:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undermine the moral principles of (a person, etc.); corrupt.
subverter	sub
	head	subvert
	syl	sub+1vert+er
	pos	n.
subway	1.
	syl	sub+way
	pron	<1s^b2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an underground passage or tunnel enabling pedestrians to cross a road, railway, etc.
subway	2.
	syl	sub+way
	pron	<1s^b2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground passage or tunnel for traffic, electric power supplies, etc.
subway	3.
	syl	sub+way
	pron	<1s^b2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an underground railway.
subzero	0.
	syl	sub+zer:o
	pron	<s^b1zi*r*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of temperature
	def	lower or less than zero.
succedaneum	ety	C17: from Latin succ*_ed*_aneus following after, from succ*_edere to #7succeed 
succedanea	infl
	head	succedaneum
	syl	suc+ce+da+ne:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
succedaneum	0.
	syl	suc+ce+da+ne:um
	pron	<2s^ksi1dAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	some?!thing that is used as a substitute, esp. any medical drug or agent that may be taken or prescribed in place of another.
succedaneous	sub
	head	succedaneum
	syl	suc+ce+1da+ne:ous
	pos	adj.
succeed	ety	C15: from Latin succ*_edere to follow after, from sub- after+ c*_edere to go
succeed	1.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to accomplish an aim, esp. in the manner desired.
	exam	1	he succeeded in winning.
succeed	2.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen in the manner desired.
	exam	1	the plan succeeded.
succeed	3.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to acquit oneself satisfactorily or do well, as in a specified field.
	exam	1	to succeed in publishing.
succeed	4.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to come next in order (after someone or something).
succeed	5.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to take over an office, post, etc. (from a person).
	exam	1	he succeeded to the vice presidency.
succeed	6.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to come into possession (of property, etc.); inherit.
succeed	7.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a result according to a specified manner.
	exam	1	the plan succeeded badly.
succeed	8.
	syl	suc+ceed
	pron	<s*k1sEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to devolve upon.
	exam	1	the estate succeeded to his son.
succeedable	sub
	head	succeed
	syl	suc+1ceed+a:ble
	pos	adj.
succeeder	sub
	head	succeed
	syl	suc+1ceed+er
	pos	n.
succeedingly	sub
	head	succeed
	syl	suc+1ceed+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
succentor	ety	C17: from Late Latin: one who accompanies singing, from succinere to accompany, from Latin canere to sing &- suc+#!cen+tor+ship n.
succentor	0.
	syl	suc+cen+tor
	pron	<s*k1sent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the deputy of the precentor of a cathedral that has retained its statutes from pre-Reformation days.
success	ety	C16: from Latin successus an outcome, from succ*_edere to #7succeed 
success	1.
	syl	suc+cess
	pron	<s*k1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	the favourable outcome of something attempted.
success	2.
	syl	suc+cess
	pron	<s*k1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	the attainment of wealth, fame, etc.
success	3.
	syl	suc+cess
	pron	<s*k1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	an action, performance, etc., that is characterized by success.
success	4.
	syl	suc+cess
	pron	<s*k1ses>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is successful.
success	5.
	syl	suc+cess
	pron	<s*k1ses>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any outcome.
successless	sub
	head	success
	syl	suc+1cess+less
	pos	adj.
successful	1.
	syl	suc+cess+ful
	pron	<s*k1sesful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having succeeded in one's endeavours.
successful	2.
	syl	suc+cess+ful
	pron	<s*k1sesful>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by a favourable outcome.
successful	3.
	syl	suc+cess+ful
	pron	<s*k1sesful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having obtained fame, wealth, etc.
successfully	sub
	head	successful
	syl	suc+1cess+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
successfulness	sub
	head	successful
	syl	suc+1cess+ful+ness
	pos	n.
succession	ety	C14: from Latin successio, from succ*_edere to #7succeed 
succession	1.
	syl	suc+ces+sion
	pron	<s*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of one person or thing following another.
succession	2.
	syl	suc+ces+sion
	pron	<s*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of people or things following one another in order.
succession	3.
	syl	suc+ces+sion
	pron	<s*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or right by which one person succeeds to the office, etc., of another.
succession	4.
	syl	suc+ces+sion
	pron	<s*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the order that determines how one person or thing follows another.
succession	5.
	syl	suc+ces+sion
	pron	<s*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of descent to a title, etc.
succession	6.
	syl	suc+ces+sion
	pron	<s*k1seS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	the sum of the changes in the composition of a community that occur during its development towards a stable climax community.
in succession	7.
	head	succession
	syl	in succession.
	def	in a manner such that one thing is followed uninterruptedly by another.
successional	sub
	head	succession
	syl	suc+1ces+sion+al
	pos	adj.
successionally	sub
	head	succession
	syl	suc+1ces+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
succession state	0.
	syl	suc+ces+sion state
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of usually new states that are established in or expand over the territory formerly ruled by one large state.
	exam	1	Czechoslovakia is a succession state of the Austro-Hungarian monarchy.
successive	1.
	syl	suc+ces+sive
	pron	<s*k1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	following another without interruption.
successive	2.
	syl	suc+ces+sive
	pron	<s*k1sesiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving succession.
	exam	1	a successive process.
successively	sub
	head	successive
	syl	suc+1ces+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
successiveness	sub
	head	successive
	syl	suc+1ces+sive+ness
	pos	n.
successor	0.
	syl	suc+ces+sor
	pron	<s*k1ses*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that follows, esp. a person who succeeds another in an office.
successoral	sub
	head	successor
	syl	suc+1ces+sor+al
	pos	adj.
succinate	ety	C18: from #7succin (#7ic) #7+ {-#7ate %2}
succinate	0.
	syl	suc+cin+ate
	pron	<1s^ksi2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of succinic acid.
succinct	ety	C15: from Latin succinctus girt about, from succingere to gird from below, from sub- from below+ cingere to gird
succinct	1.
	syl	suc+cinct
	pron	<s*k1siGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by brevity and clarity; concise.
succinct	2.
	syl	suc+cinct
	pron	<s*k1siGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	compressed into a small area.
succinct	3.a.
	syl	suc+cinct
	pron	<s*k1siGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	encircled by or as if by a girdle.
succinct	3.b.
	syl	suc+cinct
	pron	<s*k1siGkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	drawn up tightly; closely fitting.
succinctly	sub
	head	succinct
	syl	suc+1cinct+ly
	pos	adv.
succinctness	sub
	head	succinct
	syl	suc+1cinct+ness
	pos	n.
succinic	ety	C18: from French succinique, from Latin succinum amber
succinic	1.
	syl	suc+cin+ic
	pron	<s^k1sinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or obtained from amber.
succinic	2.
	syl	suc+cin+ic
	pron	<s^k1sinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, containing, or derived from succinic acid.
succinic acid	0.
	syl	suc+cin+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless water-soluble dicarboxylic acid found in plant and animal tissues: used in making lacquers, dyes, perfumes, etc.; 1,4-butanedioic acid. Formula: HOOCCH\2:CH\2COOH.
succory	ety	C16: variant of cicoree #7chicory ; related to Middle Low German suckerie, Dutch suikerei 
succories	infl
	head	succory
	syl	suc+cor:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
succory	0.
	syl	suc+cor:y
	pron	<1s^k*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chicory}.
succotash	ety	C18: from Narragansett msiquatash, literally: broken pieces
succotash	0.
	syl	suc+co+tash
	pron	<1s^k*2t@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a mixture of cooked sweet corn kernels and lima beans, served as a vegetable.
Succoth	0.
	syl	Suc+coth
	pron	<1suk*ut>, <-k*u$T>, Hebrew <su:1kct>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Sukkoth}.
succour	ety	C13: from Old French sucurir, from Latin succurrere to hurry to help, from sub- under+ currere to run
succor	alt
	head	succour
	or	succour
	syl	suc+cor
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
succour	1.
	or	succor
	syl	suc+cour
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	help or assistance, esp. in time of difficulty.
succour	2.
	or	succor
	syl	suc+cour
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that provides help.
succour	3.
	or	succor
	syl	suc+cour
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give aid to.
succourable	sub
	head	succour
	or	succorable
	syl	suc+cour+a:ble
	pos	adj.
succorable	sub
	head	succour
	or	succourable
	syl	suc+cor+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
succourer	sub
	head	succour
	or	succorer
	syl	suc+cour+er
	pos	n.
succorer	sub
	head	succour
	or	succourer
	syl	suc+cor+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
succubus	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Late Latin succuba harlot, from Latin succub*_are to lie beneath, from #7sub -#7+ cub*_are to lie
succubi	infl
	head	succubus
	syl	suc+cu+bi
	pron	<-2bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
succubus	1.
	syl	suc+cu+bus
	pron	<1s^kjub*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {succuba}. a female demon fabled to have sexual intercourse with sleeping men. Compare {incubus}.
succubus	2.
	syl	suc+cu+bus
	pron	<1s^kjub*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any evil demon.
succulent	ety	C17: from Latin succulentus, from s*_ucus juice
succulent	1.
	syl	suc+cu+lent
	pron	<1s^kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant in juices; juicy.
succulent	2.
	syl	suc+cu+lent
	pron	<1s^kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having thick fleshy leaves or stems.
succulent	3.
	syl	suc+cu+lent
	pron	<1s^kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stimulating interest, desire, etc.
succulent	4.
	syl	suc+cu+lent
	pron	<1s^kjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that is able to exist in arid conditions by using water stored in its fleshy tissues.
succulence	sub
	head	succulent
	or	succulency
	syl	suc+cu+lence
	pos	n.
succulency	sub
	head	succulent
	or	succulence
	syl	suc+cu+len+cy
	pos	n.
succulently	sub
	head	succulent
	syl	suc+cu+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
succumb	ety	C15: from Latin succumbere to be overcome, from #7sub -#7+ -cumbere from cub*_are to lie down
succumb	1.
	syl	suc+cumb
	pron	<s*1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to give way in face of the overwhelming force (of) or desire (for).
succumb	2.
	syl	suc+cumb
	pron	<s*1k^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be fatally overwhelmed (by disease, old age, etc.); die (of).
succumber	sub
	head	succumb
	syl	suc+1cumb+er
	pos	n.
succursal	ety	C19: from French, from Medieval Latin succursus, from Latin succurrere to #7succour 
succursal	1.
	syl	suc+cur+sal
	pron	<s^1kR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a religious establishment
	def	subsidiary. {~}
succursal	2.
	syl	suc+cur+sal
	pron	<s^1kR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a subsidiary establishment.
succuss	ety	C17: from Latin succussus flung aloft, from succutere to toss up, from sub- from below+ quatere to shake
succuss	1.
	syl	suc+cuss
	pron	<s^1k^s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Med.
	def	to shake (a patient) to detect the sound of fluid in the thoracic or another bodily cavity.
succuss	2.
	syl	suc+cuss
	pron	<s^1k^s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to shake, esp. with sudden force.
succussion	sub
	head	succuss
	syl	suc+cus+sion
	pron	<s^1k^S*n>
	pos	n.
succussive	sub
	head	succuss
	syl	suc+1cus+sive
	pos	adj.
such	ety	Old English swilc; related to Old Frisian s*_alik, Old Norse sl*_ikr, Gothic swaleiks, Old High German sulih 
such	1.a.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	of the sort specified or understood.
	exam	1	such books shouldn't be sold here.
such	1.b.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as; as pronoun
	exam	1	such is life;
	exam	2	robbers, rapists, and such.
such	2.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	so great; so much.
	exam	1	such a help;
	exam	2	I've never seen such weeping.
as such	3.a.
	head	such
	syl	as such.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	in the capacity previously specified or understood.
	exam	1	a judge as such hasn't so much power.
such	3.b.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	in itself or themselves.
	exam	1	intelligence as such can't guarantee success.
such and such	4.
	head	such
	syl	such and such.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	specific, but not known or named.
	exam	1	at such and such a time.
such	5.a.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	for example.
	exam	1	animals, such as elephants and tigers.
such	5.b.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	of a similar kind as; like.
	exam	1	people such as your friend John make me angry.
such	5.c.
	syl	such
	pron	<s^C>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	of the (usually small) amount, etc..
	exam	1	the food, such as there was, was excellent.
such that	6.
	head	such
	syl	such that.
	usage	often foll. by a corresponding subordinate clause introduced by that or as
	def	so that: used to express purpose or result.
	exam	1	power such that it was effortless.
suchlike	1.
	syl	such+like
	pron	<1s^C2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of such a kind; similar.
	exam	1	John, Ken, and other suchlike idiots.
suchlike	2.
	syl	such+like
	pron	<1s^C2lIk>
	pos	n.
	def	such or similar persons or things.
	exam	1	hyenas, jackals, and suchlike.
Su-chou	0.
	syl	Su-chou
	pron	<1su:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Soochow}.
Hsu-chou	alt
	head	Suchow
	or	Suchow
	syl	Hs*"u-chou
	pron	<1Su:1Cau>
	pos	n.
Suchow	0.
	or	Hsu-chou
	syl	S*"u+chow
	pron	<1Su:1Cau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central China, in NW Kiangsu province: scene of a decisive battle (1949) in which the Communists defeated the Nationalists. Pop.: 700000 (1970 est.).
suck	ety	Old English s*_ucan; related to Old Norse s*'uga, Middle Dutch s*_ugen, Latin s*_ugere to suck, exhaust; see #7soak 
suck	1.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	to draw (a liquid or other substance) into the mouth by creating a partial vacuum in the mouth.
suck	2.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	to draw in (fluid, etc.) by or as if by a similar action.
	exam	1	plants suck moisture from the soil.
suck	3.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	to drink milk from (a mother's breast); suckle.
suck	4.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract fluid content from (a solid food).
	exam	1	to suck a lemon.
suck	5.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take into the mouth and moisten, dissolve, or roll around with the tongue.
	exam	1	to suck one's thumb.
suck	6.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down, in, etc.
	def	to draw by using irresistible force.
	exam	1	the whirlpool sucked him down.
suck	7.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a pump
	def	to draw in air because of a low supply level or leaking valves, pipes, etc.
suck	8.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assimilate or acquire (knowledge, comfort, etc.). {~}
suck	9.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	the act or an instance of sucking.
suck	10.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	something that is sucked, esp. milk from the mother's breast.
give suck to	11.
	head	suck
	syl	give suck to.
	def	to give (a baby or young animal) milk from the breast or udder.
suck	12.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	an attracting or sucking force.
	exam	1	the suck of the whirlpool was very strong.
suck	13.
	syl	suck
	pos	s^k; vb.
	def	a sound caused by sucking. {~} See also {suck in, suck off, suck up to}.
suckless	sub
	head	suck
	syl	suck+less
	pos	adj.
sucker	1.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that sucks.
sucker	2.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who is easily deceived or swindled.
sucker	3.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who cannot resist the attractions of a particular type of person or thing.
	exam	1	he's a sucker for blondes.
sucker	4.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young animal that is not yet weaned, esp. a suckling pig.
sucker	5.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	an organ that is specialized for sucking or adhering.
sucker	6.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup-shaped device, generally made of rubber, that may be attached to articles allowing them to adhere to a surface by suction.
sucker	7.a.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong shoot that arises in a mature plant from a root, rhizome, or the base of the main stem.
sucker	7.b.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short branch of a parasitic plant that absorbs nutrients from the host.
sucker	8.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe or tube through which a fluid is drawn by suction.
sucker	9.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small mainly North American cyprinoid fish of the family having toothless jaws and a large sucking mouth.
sucker	10.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain fishes that have sucking discs, esp. the clingfish or sea snail.
sucker	11.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piston in a suction pump or the valve in such a piston.
sucker	12.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to off the suckers from (a plant).
sucker	13.
	syl	suck+er
	pron	<1s^k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to produce suckers.
suckfish	alt
	head	suckerfish
	or	suckerfish
	syl	suck+fish
	pos	n.
suckerfish	infl
	or	suckerfishes
	syl	suck:er+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
suckerfishes	infl
	head	suckerfish
	or	suckerfish
	syl	suck:er+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
suckerfish	0.
	or	suckfish
	syl	suck:er+fish
	pron	<1s^k*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {remora}.
suck in	1.
	syl	suck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc..
	exam	1	the current sucked him in.
suck in	2.
	syl	suck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to draw in (one's breath) sharply.
suck in	3.
	syl	suck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to deceive or defraud.
sucking	1.
	syl	suck+ing
	pron	<1s^kiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet weaned.
	exam	1	sucking pig.
sucking	2.
	syl	suck+ing
	pron	<1s^kiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet fledged.
	exam	1	sucking dove.
sucking louse	0.
	syl	suck+ing louse
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the order See { {louse} (sense 1)}.
suckle	ety	C15: probably back formation from #7suckling 
suckle	1.
	syl	suck+le
	pron	<1s^kL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give (a baby or young animal) milk from the breast or (of a baby, etc.) to suck milk from the breast.
suckle	2.
	syl	suck+le
	pron	<1s^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring up; nurture.
suckler	sub
	head	suckle
	syl	suck+ler
	pos	n.
suckling	ety	C15: see #7suck, {-#7ling %1}; related to Middle Dutch s*_ugeling, Middle High German s*_ogelinc 
suckling	1.
	syl	suck+ling
	pron	<1s^kliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an infant or young animal that is still taking milk from the mother.
suckling	2.
	syl	suck+ling
	pron	<1s^kliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a very young child.
Suckling	0.
	syl	Suck:ling
	pron	<1s^kliG>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1609-42, English Cavalier poet and dramatist.
suck off	0.
	syl	suck off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to perform the act of fellatio or cunnilingus on.
sucks	1.
	syl	sucks
	pos	s^ks; interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an expression of disappointment.
sucks	2.
	syl	sucks
	pos	s^ks; interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of defiance or derision (esp. in the phrase {yah boo sucks to you}) .
suck up to	0.
	syl	suck up to
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	adv.+prep.
	def	to flatter for one's own profit; toady.
sucrase	ety	C19: from #7sucro -#7+ -#7ase 
sucrase	0.
	syl	su+crase
	pron	<1sju:krAz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {invertase}.
sucre	ety	C19: after Antonio Jos*'e de S#7ucre 
sucre	0.
	syl	su+cre
	pron	Spanish <1sukrA>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Ecuador, divided into 100 centavos.
Sucre	H1.0.
	syl	Su+cre
	pron	Spanish <1sukrA>
	pos	n.
	def	the legal capital of Bolivia, in the south central part of the country in the E Andes: university (1624). Pop.: 106590 (1973 est.). Former name (until 1839): {Chuquisaca}.
Antonio Jos'e de	infl
	head	Sucre
	syl	An:to:nio Jo:s*'e de
	pron	<an1tonjo> <$xo1sA> <DA>
	pos	n.
Sucre	H2.0.
	syl	Su:cre
	pron	Spanish <1sukrA>
	pos	n.
	def	1795-1830, South American liberator, born in Venezuela, who assisted Bolivar in the colonial revolt against Spain; first president of Bolivia (1826-28).
sucrose	ety	C19: #7sucro -#7+ -#7ose %2
sucrose	0.
	syl	su+crose
	pron	<1sju:kr*uz>, <-kr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for { {sugar} (sense 1)}.
suction	ety	C17: from Late Latin sucti*_o a sucking, from Latin s*_ugere to suck
suction	1.
	syl	suc+tion
	pron	<1s^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of sucking.
suction	2.
	syl	suc+tion
	pron	<1s^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the force or condition produced by a pressure difference, as the force holding a suction cap onto a surface.
suction	3.
	syl	suc+tion
	pron	<1s^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of producing such a force or condition.
suctional	sub
	head	suction
	syl	suc+tion+al
	pos	adj.
suction pump	0.
	syl	suc+tion pump
	pos	n.
	def	a pump for raising water or a similar fluid by suction. It usually consists of a cylinder containing a piston fitted with a flap valve.
suction stop	0.
	syl	suc+tion stop
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for { {click} (sense 3)}.
suctorial	ety	C19: from New Latin suct*_orius, from Latin s*_ugere to suck
suctorial	1.
	syl	suc+to+ri:al
	pron	<s^k1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	specialized for sucking or adhering.
	exam	1	the suctorial mouthparts of certain insects.
suctorial	2.
	syl	suc+to+ri:al
	pron	<s^k1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or possessing suckers or suction.
the	infl
	head	Sudan
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Sudan	1.
	syl	Su+dan
	pron	<su:1da:n>, <-1d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: the largest country in Africa; conquered by Mehemet Ali of Egypt (1820-22) and made an Anglo-Egyptian condominium in 1899 after joint forces defeated the Mahdist revolt; became a republic in 1956. It consists mainly of a plateau, with the Nubian Desert in the north. Official language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: Sudanese pound. Capital: Khartoum. Pop.: 14171732 (1973). Area: 2505805 sq. km (967491 sq. miles). Former name (1899-1956): {Anglo-Egyptian Sudan}. French name: {Soudan}.
Sudan	2.
	syl	Su+dan
	pron	<su:1da:n>, <-1d@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a region stretching across Africa south of the Sahara and north of the tropical zone: inhabited chiefly by Negro tribes rather than Arabs.
Sudanese	sub
	head	Sudan
	syl	Su+da+nese
	pron	<2su:d%@1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Sudanic	1.
	syl	Su+dan+ic
	pron	<su:1d@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of languages spoken in scattered areas of the Sudan, most of which are now generally assigned to the Chari-Nile branch of the Nilo-Saharan family.
Sudanic	2.
	syl	Su+dan+ic
	pron	<su:1d@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
Sudanic	3.
	syl	Su+dan+ic
	pron	<su:1d@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Sudan.
sudarium	ety	C17: from Latin, from s*_ud*_are to sweat
sudaria	infl
	head	sudarium
	syl	su+dar:i:a
	pron	<-1de*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sudarium	0.
	syl	su+dar+i:um
	pron	<sju1de*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sudatorium} or {veronica%2}.
sudatorium	ety	C18: from Latin, from s*_ud*_are to sweat
sudatory	alt
	head	sudatorium
	or	sudatorium
	syl	su+da+to:ry
	pron	<-1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
sudatoria	infl
	head	sudatorium
	or	sudatories
	syl	su+da+to+ri:a
	pron	<-1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sudatories	infl
	head	sudatorium
	or	sudatoria
	syl	su+da+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sudatorium	0.
	or	sudatory
	syl	su+da+to+ri:um
	pron	<2sju:d*1tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. in a Roman bath house, where sweating is induced by heat.
sudatory	1.
	syl	su+da+to:ry
	pron	<1sju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or producing sweating; sudorific.
sudatories	infl
	head	sudatory
	syl	su+da+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sudatory	2.
	syl	su+da+to:ry
	pron	<1sju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a sudatory agent.
sudatory	3.
	syl	su+da+to:ry
	pron	<1sju:d*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sudatorium}.
Sudbury	0.
	syl	Sud+bur:y
	pron	<1s^db*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Canada, in Ontario: a major nickel-mining centre. Pop.: 90535 (1971).
sudd	ety	C19: from Arabic, literally: obstruction
sudd	0.
	syl	sudd
	pos	s^d; n.
	def	floating masses of reeds and weeds that occur on the White Nile and obstruct navigation.
sudden	ety	C13: via French from Late Latin subit*_aneus, from Latin subitus unexpected, from sub*_ire to happen unexpectedly, from sub- secretly+ *_ire to go
sudden	1.
	syl	sud+den
	pron	<1s^dN>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or performed quickly and without warning.
sudden	2.
	syl	sud+den
	pron	<1s^dN>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by haste; abrupt.
sudden	3.
	syl	sud+den
	pron	<1s^dN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	rash; precipitate.
sudden	4.
	syl	sud+den
	pron	<1s^dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an abrupt occurrence or the occasion of such an occurrence (in the phrase {on a sudden}) .
all of a sudden	5.
	head	sudden
	syl	all of a sudden.
	def	without warning; unexpectedly.
sudden	6.
	syl	sud+den
	pron	<1s^dN>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	without warning; suddenly.
suddenly	sub
	head	sudden
	syl	sud+den+ly
	pos	adv.
suddenness	sub
	head	sudden
	syl	sud+den+ness
	pos	n.
sudden death	1.
	syl	sud+den death
	pos	n.
	usage	in sports, etc.
	def	an extra game or contest to decide the winner of a tied competition.
sudden death	2.
	syl	sud+den death
	pos	n.
	def	an unexpected or quick death.
Sudetenland	0.
	syl	Su+de:ten+land
	pron	<su:1dAtN2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of N and NW Czechoslovakia: annexed by Germany in 1938; re?!turned to Czechoslovakia in 1945. Also called: {the Sudeten}.
Sudeten Mountains	alt
	head	Sudetes
	or	Sudetes
	syl	Su+de:ten Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sudetes	0.
	or	Sudeten Mountains
	syl	Su+de:tes
	pron	<su:1dEtEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in E central Europe, along the N border of Czechoslovakia, extending into East Germany and Poland: rich in minerals, esp. coal. Highest peak: Schneekoppe, 1603 m (5259 ft.).
sudor	ety	Latin
sudor	0.
	syl	su+dor
	pron	<1sju:dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {sweat}.
sudoral	sub
	head	sudor
	syl	su+dor+al
	pron	<1sju:d*r*l>
	pos	adj.
sudoriferous	ety	C16: via New Latin from #7sudor + Latin ferre to bear
sudoriferous	0.
	syl	su+dor+if+er+ous
	pron	<2sju:d*1rif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or conveying sweat.
sudoriferousness	sub
	head	sudoriferous
	syl	su+dor+1if+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
sudorific	ety	C17: from New Latin s*_ud*_orificus, from #7sudor + Latin facere to make
sudorific	1.
	syl	su+dor+if+ic
	pron	<2sju:d*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or causing sweating; sudatory.
sudorific	2.
	syl	su+dor+if+ic
	pron	<2sju:d*1rifik>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudorific agent.
Sudra	ety	C17: from Sanskrit
Sudra	0.
	syl	Su+dra
	pron	<1sju:dr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest of the four main Hindu castes, the workers.
suds	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch sudse marsh; related to Middle Low German sudde swamp; see #7seethe 
suds	1.
	syl	suds
	pos	n.
	mod	s^dz; pl.
	def	the bubbles on the surface of water in which soap, detergents, etc., have been dissolved; lather.
suds	2.
	syl	suds
	pos	n.
	mod	s^dz; pl.
	def	soapy water.
suds	3.
	syl	suds
	pos	n.
	mod	s^dz; pl.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	beer or the bubbles floating on it.
sudsy	sub
	head	suds
	syl	suds:y
	pos	adj.
sue	ety	C13: via Anglo-Norman from Old French sivre, from Latin sequ*_i to follow
sues	infl
	head	sue
	syl	sues
	pos	vb.
suing	infl
	head	sue
	syl	su+ing
	pos	vb.
sued	infl
	head	sue
	syl	sued.
	pos	vb.
sue	1.
	syl	sue
	pron	<sju:>, <su:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to institute legal proceedings (against).
sue	2.
	syl	sue
	pron	<sju:>, <su:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make suppliant requests of (someone for something).
sue	3.
	syl	sue
	pron	<sju:>, <su:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to pay court (to).
suer	sub
	head	sue
	syl	su:er
	pos	n.
Sue	0.
	syl	Sue
	qual	French
	def	sy) {Eu@.g*`ene} (o@b/#!#f$en). original name 1804-57, French novelist, whose works, notably (1842-43) and (1844-45), were among the first to reflect the impact of the industrial revolution on France.
suede	ety	C19: from French gants de Su*`ede, literally: gloves from Sweden
suede	0.a.
	syl	suede
	pron	<swAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a leather finished with a fine velvet-like nap, usually on the flesh side of the skin or hide, produced by abrasive action.
suede	0.b.
	syl	suede
	pron	<swAd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a suede coat.
suet	ety	C14: from Old French seu, from Latin s*_ebum 
suet	0.
	syl	su:et
	pron	<1su:it>, <1sju:it>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard waxy fat around the kidneys and loins in sheep, cattle, etc., used in cooking and making tallow.
suety	sub
	head	suet
	syl	su+et:y
	pos	adj.
Suetonius	0.
	syl	Sue:to:ni:us
	pron	<swE1t*uni*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 75-150 #7a.d., Roman biographer and historian, whose chief works were and (from Julius Caesar to Domitian).
suet pudding	0.
	syl	su:et pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of a variety of sweet or savoury puddings made with suet and steamed or boiled.
Suez	1.
	syl	Su:ez
	pron	<1su:iz>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Egypt, at the head of the Gulf of Suez at the S end of the Suez Canal: an ancient trading site and a major naval station under the Ottoman Empire; port of departure for pilgrims to Mecca; oil-refining centre. It suffered severely in the Arab-Israeli conflicts of 1967 and 1973. Pop.: 368000 (1974 est.).
Isthmus of	2.
	head	Suez
	syl	Isthmus of.
	def	a strip of land in NE Egypt, between the Mediterranean and the Red Sea: links Africa and Asia and is crossed by the Suez Canal.
Gulf of	3.
	head	Suez
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	the NW arm of the Red Sea: linked with the Mediterranean by the Suez Canal.
Suez Canal	0.
	syl	Su:ez Ca+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a sea-level canal in NE Egypt, crossing the Isthmus of Suez and linking the Mediterranean with the Red Sea: built (1854-69) by de Lesseps with French and Egyptian capital; nationalized in 1956 by the Egyptians. Length: 163 km (101 miles).
suf	0.
	syl	suf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	suffix.
suff	1.
	syl	suff.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sufficient.
suff	2.
	syl	suff.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	suffix.
Suff	1.
	syl	Suff.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Suffolk.
Suff	2.
	syl	Suff.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Suffragan.
suffer	ety	C13: from Old French soffrir, from Latin sufferre, from #7sub -#7+ ferre to bear
suffer	1.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or be subjected to (pain, punishment, etc.).
suffer	2.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undergo or experience (anything).
	exam	1	to suffer a change of management.
suffer	3.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be set at a disadvantage.
	exam	1	this author suffers in translation.
suffer	4.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be prepared to endure (pain, death, etc.).
	exam	1	he suffers for the cause of freedom.
suffer	5.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to permit (someone to do something).
	exam	1	suffer the little children to come unto me.
suffer	6.a.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be ill with, esp. recurrently.
suffer	6.b.
	syl	suf+fer
	pron	<1s^f*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be given to.
	exam	1	he suffers from a tendency to exaggerate.
sufferer	sub
	head	suffer
	syl	suf+fer+er
	pos	n.
sufferable	0.
	syl	suf+fer+a:ble
	pron	<1s^f*r*bL>, <1s^fr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be tolerated or suffered; endurable.
sufferably	sub
	head	sufferable
	syl	suf+fer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
sufferance	ety	C13: via Old French from Late Latin sufferentia endurance, from Latin sufferre to #7suffer 
sufferance	1.
	syl	suf+fer+ance
	pron	<1s^f*r*ns>, <1s^fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	tolerance arising from failure to prohibit; tacit permission.
sufferance	2.
	syl	suf+fer+ance
	pron	<1s^f*r*ns>, <1s^fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity to endure pain, injury, etc.
sufferance	3.
	syl	suf+fer+ance
	pron	<1s^f*r*ns>, <1s^fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of suffering.
sufferance	4.
	syl	suf+fer+ance
	pron	<1s^f*r*ns>, <1s^fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	patient endurance.
on sufferance	5.
	head	sufferance
	syl	on sufferance.
	def	with reluctance.
suffering	1.
	syl	suf+fer+ing
	pron	<1s^f*riG>, <1s^friG>
	pos	n.
	def	the pain, misery, or loss experienced by a person who suffers.
suffering	2.
	syl	suf+fer+ing
	pron	<1s^f*riG>, <1s^friG>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or an instance of enduring pain, etc.
sufferingly	sub
	head	suffering
	syl	suf+fer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
suffice	ety	C14: from Old French suffire, from Latin sufficere from sub- below+ facere to make
suffice	1.
	syl	suf+fice
	pron	<s*1fIs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be adequate or satisfactory for (something).
suffice it to say that	2.
	head	suffice
	syl	suffice it to say that.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	let us say no more than that; I shall just say that.
sufficer	sub
	head	suffice
	syl	suf+1fic+er
	pos	n.
sufficies	infl
	head	sufficiency
	syl	suf+fi+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sufficiency	1.
	syl	suf+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<s*1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being sufficient.
sufficiency	2.
	syl	suf+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<s*1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an adequate amount or quantity, as of income.
sufficiency	3.
	syl	suf+fi+cien+cy
	pron	<s*1fiS*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	efficiency.
sufficient	ety	C14: from Latin sufficiens supplying the needs of, from sufficere to #7suffice 
sufficient	1.
	syl	suf+fi+cient
	pron	<s*1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	enough to meet a need or purpose; adequate.
sufficient	2.
	syl	suf+fi+cient
	pron	<s*1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a condition
	def	assuring the truth of a statement, fact, etc., logically following from the condition once that condition has been fulfilled. Compare { {necessary} (sense 3c.)}.
sufficient	3.
	syl	suf+fi+cient
	pron	<s*1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	competent; capable. {~}
sufficient	4.
	syl	suf+fi+cient
	pron	<s*1fiS*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a sufficient quantity.
sufficiently	sub
	head	sufficient
	syl	suf+1fi+cient+ly
	pos	adv.
suffix	ety	C18: from New Latin suffixum, from Latin suffixus fastened below, from suff*_igere, from #7sub -#7+ f*_igere to fasten
suffix	1.
	syl	suf+fix
	pron	<1s^fiks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	an affix that follows the stem to which it is attached, as for example and in and Compare { {prefix} (sense 1)}.
suffix	2.
	syl	suf+fix
	pron	<1s^fiks>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is added at the end of something else.
suffix	3.
	syl	suf+fix
	pron	<1s^fiks>, <s*1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	to add (a morpheme) as a suffix to the end of a word.
suffixal	sub
	head	suffix
	syl	suf+fix+al
	pron	<1s^fiks*l>
	pos	adj.
suffixion	sub
	head	suffix
	syl	suf+fix+ion
	pron	<s^1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
sufflate	ety	C17: from Latin suffl*_are from #7sub -+ fl*_are blow
sufflate	0.
	syl	suf+flate
	pron	<s^1flAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {inflate}.
sufflation	sub
	head	sufflate
	syl	suf+1fla+tion
	pos	n.
suffocate	ety	C16: from Latin suff*_oc*_are, from #7sub -+ fauc*_es throat
suffocate	1.
	syl	suf+fo+cate
	pron	<1s^f*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to kill or be killed by the deprivation of oxygen, as by obstruction of the air passage or inhalation of noxious gases.
suffocate	2.
	syl	suf+fo+cate
	pron	<1s^f*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to block the air passages or have the air passages blocked.
suffocate	3.
	syl	suf+fo+cate
	pron	<1s^f*2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel discomfort from heat and lack of air.
suffocatingly	sub
	head	suffocate
	syl	suf+fo+2cat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
suffocation	sub
	head	suffocate
	syl	suf+fo+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
suffocative	sub
	head	suffocate
	syl	suf+fo+2ca+tive
	pos	adj.
Suffolk	H1.0.
	syl	Suf+folk
	pron	<1s^f*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE England, on the North Sea: its coast is flat and marshy, indented by broad tidal estuaries. Administrative centre: Ipswich. Pop.: 577600 (1976 est.). Area: 3802 sq. km (1468 sq. miles).
Suffolk	H2.0.
	syl	Suf+folk
	pron	<1s^f*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a black-faced breed of sheep.
Suffolk punch	0.
	syl	Suf+folk punch
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of draught horse with a chestnut coat and short legs.
Suffr	0.
	syl	Suffr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Suffragan.
suffragan	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin suffrag*_aneus, from suffr*_agium assistance, from Latin: #7suffrage 
suffragan	1.a.
	syl	suf+fra+gan
	pron	<1s^fr*g*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of any bishop of a diocese
	def	subordinate to and assisting his superior archbishop or metropolitan.
suffragan	1.b.
	syl	suf+fra+gan
	pron	<1s^fr*g*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of any assistant bishop
	def	having the duty of assisting the bishop of the diocese to which he is appointed but having no ordinary jurisdiction in that diocese.
suffragan	2.
	syl	suf+fra+gan
	pron	<1s^fr*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a suffragan bishop.
suffraganship	sub
	head	suffragan
	syl	suf+fra+gan+2ship
	pos	n.
suffrage	ety	C14: from Latin suffr*_agium 
suffrage	1.
	syl	suf+frage
	pron	<1s^friJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to vote, esp. in public elections; franchise.
suffrage	2.
	syl	suf+frage
	pron	<1s^friJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of such a right; casting a vote.
suffrage	3.
	syl	suf+frage
	pron	<1s^friJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporting vote.
suffrage	4.
	syl	suf+frage
	pron	<1s^friJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a prayer, esp. a short intercessory prayer.
suffragette	ety	C20: from #7suffrag (#7e) #7+ -#7ette 
suffragette	0.
	syl	suf+fra+gette
	pron	<2s^fr*1Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a female advocate of the extension of the franchise to women, esp. a militant one, as in Britain at the beginning of the 20th century.
suffragettism	sub
	head	suffragette
	syl	suf+fra+1get+tism
	pos	n.
suffragist	0.
	syl	suf+fra+gist
	pron	<1s^fr*Jist>
	pos	n.
	def	an advocate of the extension of the franchise, esp. to women.
suffragism	sub
	head	suffragist
	syl	suf+frag+ism
	pos	n.
suffruticose	ety	C18: from New Latin suffrutic*_osus, from Latin #7sub -#7+ frutex a shrub
suffruticose	0.
	syl	suf+fru+ti+cose
	pron	<s*1fru:ti2k*uz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	having a permanent woody base and herbaceous branches.
suffumigate	ety	C16: from Latin suff*_umig*_are, from #7sub -#7+ f*_umig*_are to #7fumigate 
suffumigate	0.
	syl	suf+fu+mi+gate
	pron	<s*1fju:mi2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fumigate from or as if from beneath.
suffumigation	sub
	head	suffumigate
	syl	suf+2fu+mi+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
suffuse	ety	C16: from Latin suff*_usus overspread with, from suffundere, from #7sub -+ fundere to pour
suffuse	0.
	syl	suf+fuse
	pron	<s*1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to spread or flood through or over (something).
	exam	1	the evening sky was suffused with red.
suffusion	sub
	head	suffuse
	syl	suf+fu+sion
	pron	<s*1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
suffusive	sub
	head	suffuse
	syl	suf+1fu+sive
	pos	adj.
Sufi	ety	C17: from Arabic s*_uf*_iy, literally: (man) of wool, from s*_uf wool; probably from the ascetic's woollen garments &- #!Su+fic adj.
Sufis	infl
	head	Sufi
	syl	Su:fis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sufi	0.
	syl	Su:fi
	pron	<1su:fi>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of a Muslim mystical and pantheist sect, mainly in Persia.
Sufism	0.
	syl	Su+fism
	pron	<1su:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the mystical doctrines of the Sufis.
Sufistic	sub
	head	Sufism
	syl	Su+fis+tic
	pron	<su:1fistik>
	pos	adj.
Sufu	0.
	syl	Su:fu
	pron	<1Su:1fu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Shufu}.
sugar	ety	C13 suker, from Old French *,cucre, from Medieval Latin zucc*_arum, from Italian zucchero, from Arabic sukkar, from Persian shakar, from Sanskrit *'sarkar*_a 
sugar	1.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sucrose, saccharose}. a white crystalline sweet carbohydrate, a disaccharide, found in many plants and extracted from sugar cane and sugar beet: it is used esp. as a sweetening agent in food and drinks. Formula: C\1\2H\2\2O\1\1. Related adj.: {saccharine}.
sugar	2.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of simple water-soluble carbohydrates, such as sucrose, lactose, and fructose.
sugar	3.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a term of affection, esp. for one's sweetheart.
sugar	4.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a slang word for {money}.
sugar	5.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang name for {LSD}.
sugar	6.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add sugar to; make sweet.
sugar	7.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or sprinkle with sugar.
sugar	8.
	syl	sug+ar
	pron	<1Sug*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce sugar.
sugar the pill	9.
	head	sugar
	or	medicine
	syl	sugar the pill
	def	to make something unpleasant more agreeable by adding something pleasant.
	exam	1	the government stopped wage increases but sugared the pill by reducing taxes.
sugarless	sub
	head	sugar
	syl	sug+ar+less
	pos	adj.
sugar-like	sub
	head	sugar
	syl	sug:ar-2like
	pos	adj.
sugar apple	0.
	syl	sug+ar ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweetsop}.
sugar beet	0.
	syl	sug+ar beet
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the plant that is cultivated for its white roots from which sugar is obtained. Compare {sugar cane}.
sugar bird	0.
	syl	sug+ar bird
	pos	n.
	def	a South African nectar-eating bird, with a long curved bill and long tail: family (honey-eaters).
sugar bush	0.
	syl	sug+ar bush
	pos	n.
	def	an anacardiaceous evergreen shrub, of S California and Arizona, having pale oval leaves, spikes of yellow-tinged red flowers, and deep red fruits.
sugar candy	1.
	syl	sug+ar can+dy
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rock candy}. large crystals of sugar formed by suspending strings in a strong sugar solution that hardens on the strings, used chiefly for sweetening coffee.
sugar candy	2.
	syl	sug+ar can+dy
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	confectionery; sweets.
sugar cane	0.
	syl	sug+ar cane
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse perennial grass, of Old World tropical regions, having tall stout canes that yield sugar: cultivated chiefly in the West Indies and the southern U.S. Compare {sugar beet}.
sugar-coat	1.
	syl	sug:ar-coat
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat or cover with sugar.
sugar-coat	2.
	syl	sug:ar-coat
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to appear more attractive; make agreeable.
sugar corn	0.
	syl	sug+ar corn
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {sweet corn} (sense 1)}.
sugar daddy	0.
	syl	su+gar dad+dy
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a rich usually middle-aged or old man who bestows expensive gifts on a young person in return for companionship or sexual favours.
sugar diabetes	0.
	syl	su+gar di:a+be:tes
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {diabetes mellitus} (see {diabetes}) .
sugared	0.
	syl	sug+ared
	pron	<1Sug*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	made sweeter or more appealing with or as with sugar.
sugar glider	0.
	syl	sug+ar gli+der
	pos	n.
	def	a common Australian possum, that glides from tree to tree feeding on insects and nectar.
sugar gum	0.
	syl	sug+ar gum
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a small eucalyptus tree, having smooth bark and barrel-shaped fruits and grown for timber and ornament.
sugar loaf	1.
	syl	sug+ar loaf
	pos	n.
	def	a large conical mass of hard refined sugar.
sugar loaf	2.
	syl	sug+ar loaf
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in shape.
Sugar Loaf Mountain	0.
	syl	Sug+ar Loaf Moun+tain
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SE Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro on Guanabara Bay. Height: 390 m (1280 ft.). Portuguese name: {P?~ao de A*,c*'ucar}.
sugar maple	0.
	syl	sug+ar ma+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a North American maple tree, that is grown as a source of sugar, which is extracted from the sap, and for its hard wood.
sugar of lead	0.
	syl	sug+ar of lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lead acetate}.
sugar of milk	0.
	syl	sug+ar of milk
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lactose}.
sugar pine	0.
	syl	sug+ar pine
	pos	n.
	def	a pine tree, of California and Oregon, having spreading pendulous branches, light brown cones, and sugary resin.
sugarplum	0.
	syl	sug:ar+plum
	pron	<1Sug*2pl^m>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystallized plum.
sugary	1.
	syl	sug+ar:y
	pron	<1Sug*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or containing sugar.
sugary	2.
	syl	sug+ar:y
	pron	<1Sug*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing too much sugar; excessively sweet.
sugary	3.
	syl	sug+ar:y
	pron	<1Sug*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	deceptively pleasant; insincere. &- {#!sug+ar@.i+ness}
suggest	ety	C16: from Latin suggerere to bring up, from #7sub -+ gerere to bring
suggest	1.
	syl	sug+gest
	pron	<s*1Jest>,, U.S. <s*g1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to put forward (a plan, idea, etc.) for consideration.
	exam	1	I suggest Smith for the post;
	exam	2	a plan suggested itself.
suggest	2.
	syl	sug+gest
	pron	<s*1Jest>,, U.S. <s*g1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to evoke (a person, thing, etc.) in the mind of someone by the association of ideas.
	exam	1	that painting suggests home to me.
suggest	3.
	syl	sug+gest
	pron	<s*1Jest>,, U.S. <s*g1Jest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to give an indirect or vague hint of.
	exam	1	his face always suggests his peace of mind.
suggester	sub
	head	suggest
	syl	sug+1gest+er
	pos	n.
suggestingly	sub
	head	suggest
	syl	sug+1gest+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
suggestibility	0.
	syl	sug+gest+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<s*2Jesti1biliti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a state, esp. under hypnosis, in which a person will accept the suggestions of another person and act accordingly.
suggestible	1.
	syl	sug+gest+i:ble
	pron	<s*1JestibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily influenced by ideas provided by other persons.
suggestible	2.
	syl	sug+gest+i:ble
	pron	<s*1JestibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of something that can be suggested.
suggestibleness	sub
	head	suggestible
	syl	sug+1gest+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
suggestibly	sub
	head	suggestible
	syl	sug+1gest+i:bly
	pos	adv.
suggestion	1.
	syl	sug+ges+tion
	pron	<s*1JesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is suggested.
suggestion	2.
	syl	sug+ges+tion
	pron	<s*1JesC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hint or indication.
	exam	1	a suggestion of the odour of violets.
suggestion	3.
	syl	sug+ges+tion
	pron	<s*1JesC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the process whereby the mere presentation of an idea to a receptive individual leads to the acceptance of that idea. See also {autosuggestion}.
suggestive	1.
	syl	sug+ges+tive
	pron	<s*1Jestiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	conveying a hint (of something).
	exam	1	this painting is suggestive of a hot summer day.
suggestive	2.
	syl	sug+ges+tive
	pron	<s*1Jestiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to suggest something improper or indecent.
suggestive	3.
	syl	sug+ges+tive
	pron	<s*1Jestiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	able or liable to suggest an idea, plan, etc.
suggestively	sub
	head	suggestive
	syl	sug+1ges+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
suggestiveness	sub
	head	suggestive
	syl	sug+1ges+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Suharto	0.
	syl	Su:har:to
	pron	<su1ha:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, Indonesian general and statesman; president since 1968.
suicidal	1.
	syl	su:i+cid+al
	pron	<2su:i1sIdL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	involving, indicating, or tending towards suicide.
suicidal	2.
	syl	su:i+cid+al
	pron	<2su:i1sIdL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to result in suicide.
	exam	1	a suicidal attempt.
suicidal	3.
	syl	su:i+cid+al
	pron	<2su:i1sIdL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to destroy one's own interests or prospects; dangerously rash.
suicidally	sub
	head	suicidal
	syl	su:i+1cid+al+ly
	pos	adv.
suicide	ety	C17: from New Latin su*_ic*_idium, from Latin su*_i of oneself+ -c*_idium, from caedere to kill
suicide	1.
	syl	su:i+cide
	pron	<1su:i2sId>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of killing oneself intentionally.
suicide	2.
	syl	su:i+cide
	pron	<1su:i2sId>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the self-inflicted ruin of one's own prospects or interests.
	exam	1	a merger would be financial suicide.
suicide	3.
	syl	su:i+cide
	pron	<1su:i2sId>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills himself intentionally.
suicide	4.
	syl	su:i+cide
	pron	<1su:i2sId>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	reckless; extremely dangerous.
	exam	1	a suicide mission.
sui generis	ety	Latin, literally: of its own kind
sui generis	0.
	syl	su:i gen+e:ris
	pron	<2su:I> <1Jen*ris>
	pos	adj.
	def	unique.
sui juris	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: of one's own right
sui juris	0.
	syl	su:i ju+ris
	pron	<1su:I> <1Ju*ris>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	of full age and not under disability; legally competent to manage one's own affairs; independent.
suint	ety	C18: from French suer to sweat, from Latin s*_ud*_are 
suint	0.
	syl	su+int
	pron	<1su:int>, <swint>
	pos	n.
	def	a water-soluble substance found in the fleece of sheep, consisting of peptides, organic acids, metal ions, and inorganic cations and formed from dried perspiration.
Suisse	0.
	syl	Suisse
	pos	s$his; n.
	def	the French name for {Switzerland}.
suit	ety	C13: from Old French sieute set of things, from sivre to follow; compare #7sue 
suit	1.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any set of clothes of the same or similar material designed to be worn together, now usually (for men) a jacket with matching trousers or (for women) a jacket with matching or contrasting skirt or trousers.
suit	2.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	any outfit worn for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	a spacesuit.
suit	3.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any set of items, such as the full complement of sails of a vessel or parts of personal armour.
suit	4.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four sets of 13 cards in a pack of playing cards, being spades, hearts, diamonds, and clubs. The cards in each suit are two to ten, jack, queen, and king in the usual order of ascending value, with ace counting as either the highest or lowest according to the game.
suit	5.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a civil proceeding; lawsuit.
suit	6.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of suing in a court of law.
suit	7.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a petition or appeal made to a person of superior rank or status or the act of making such a petition.
suit	8.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's courting of a woman.
suit	9.a.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to play a card of the same suit as the card played immediately before it.
suit	9.b.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	to act in the same way as someone else.
strong	10.
	head	suit
	or	strongest suit
	syl	strong
	def	something that one excels in.
suit	11.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or be fit or appropriate for.
	exam	1	that dress suits your figure.
suit	12.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to meet the requirements or standards (of).
suit	13.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be agreeable or acceptable to (someone).
suit	14.
	syl	suit
	pron	<su:t>, <sju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to supply with clothing.
suit oneself	15.
	head	suit
	syl	suit oneself.
	def	to pursue one's own intentions without reference to others.
suitlike	sub
	head	suit
	syl	suit+2like
	pos	adj.
suitable	0.
	syl	suit+a:ble
	pron	<1su:t*bL>, <1sju:t->
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate; proper; fit.
suitability	sub
	head	suitable
	or	suitableness
	syl	suit+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
suitableness	sub
	head	suitable
	or	suitability
	syl	suit+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
suitably	sub
	head	suitable
	syl	suit+a:bly
	pos	adv.
suitcase	0.
	syl	suit+case
	pron	<1su:t2kAs>, <1sju:t->
	pos	n.
	def	a portable rectangular travelling case, usually stiffened, for carrying clothing, etc.
suite	ety	C17: from French, from Old French sieute; see #7suit 
suite	1.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of items intended to be used together; set.
suite	2.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of connected rooms in a hotel forming one living unit.
	exam	1	the presidential suite.
suite	3.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a matching set of furniture, esp. of two armchairs and a settee.
suite	4.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of attendants or followers.
suite	5.a.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental composition consisting of several movements in the same key based on or derived from dance rhythms, esp. in the baroque period.
suite	5.b.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrumental composition in several movements less closely connected than a sonata.
suite	5.c.
	syl	suite
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music containing movements based on or extracted from music already used in an opera, ballet, play, etc.
suiting	0.
	syl	suit+ing
	pron	<1su:tiG>, <1sju:t->
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric used for suits.
suitor	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman suter, from Latin sec*_utor follower, from sequ*_i to follow
suitor	1.
	syl	suit+or
	pron	<1su:t*>, <1sju:t->
	pos	n.
	def	a man who courts a woman; wooer.
suitor	2.
	syl	suit+or
	pron	<1su:t*>, <1sju:t->
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person who brings a suit in a court of law; plaintiff.
suitor	3.
	syl	suit+or
	pron	<1su:t*>, <1sju:t->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person who makes a request or appeal for anything.
Suiyuan	0.
	syl	Sui+y*"uan
	pron	<1swE1ya:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province in N China: now part of the Inner Mongolian Autonomous Region.
Sukarnapura	0.
	syl	Su+kar+na+pu+ra
	pron	<su2ka:n*1pu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Djajapura}.
Achmed	infl
	head	Sukarno
	syl	Ach:med
	pron	<1a:kmed>
	pos	n.
Sukarno	0.
	syl	Su:kar:no
	pron	<su:1ka:n*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-70, Indonesian statesman; first president of the Republic of Indonesia (1945-67).
Sukarno Peak	0.
	syl	Su+kar+no Peak
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of (Mount) {Djaja}.
Sukhumi	0.
	syl	Su+khu+mi
	pron	Russian <su1$xumi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in the SW Soviet Union, in the Georgian SSR on the Black Sea: site of an ancient Greek colony. Pop.: 115000 (1975 est.).
sukiyaki	ety	from Japanese
sukiyaki	0.
	syl	su+ki+ya+ki
	pron	<2su:ki1ja:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese dish consisting of thinly sliced beef or other meat, vegetables, and seasonings cooked together, usually at the table.
Sukkoth	ety	from Hebrew, literally: tabernacles
Succoth	alt
	head	Sukkoth
	or	Sukkoth
	syl	Suc+coth
	pron	<1suk*ut>, <-k*uT>, Hebrew <su:1kct>
	pos	n.
Sukkoth	0.
	or	Succoth
	syl	Suk+koth
	pron	<1suk*ut>, <-k*uT>, Hebrew <su:1kct>
	pos	n.
	def	an eight-day Jewish harvest festival beginning on Tishri 15, which commemorates the period when the Israelites lived in the wilderness.
sulcate	ety	C18: via Latin sulc*_atus from sulc*_are to plough, from sulcus a furrow
sulcate	0.
	syl	sul+cate
	pron	<1s^lkAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	marked with longitudinal parallel grooves.
	exam	1	sulcate stems.
sulcation	sub
	head	sulcate
	syl	sul+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
sulcus	ety	C17: from Latin
sulci	infl
	head	sulcus
	syl	sul+ci
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sulcus	1.
	syl	sul+cus
	pron	<1s^lk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a linear groove, furrow, or slight depression.
sulcus	2.
	syl	sul+cus
	pron	<1s^lk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the narrow grooves on the surface of the brain that mark the cerebral convolutions. Compare {fissure}.
Soliman	infl
	head	Suleiman I
	or	Solyman
	syl	So:li:man
	pos	n.
Solyman	infl
	head	Suleiman I
	or	Soliman
	syl	So:ly:man
	pos	n.
Suleiman I	0.
	syl	Su:lei:man I
	pron	<2su:li1ma:n>, <-lA->
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1495-1566, sultan of the Ottoman Empire (1520-66), whose reign was noted for its military power and cultural achievements.
sulf-	0.
	syl	sulf-
	usage	combining form.
	def	U.S. variant of {sulph-}.
sulfur	0.
	syl	sul+fur
	pron	<1s^lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. preferred spelling of {sulphur}.
sulk	ety	C18: perhaps a back formation from #7sulky %1
sulk	1.
	syl	sulk
	pos	s^lk; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be silent and resentful because of a wrong done to one, esp. in order to gain sympathy; brood sullenly.
	exam	1	the child sulked in a corner after being slapped.
sulk	2.
	syl	sulk
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a state or mood of feeling resentful or sullen.
	exam	1	he's in a sulk because he lost the game;
	exam	2	he's got the sulks.
sulk	3.
	syl	sulk
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sulk+er}. a person who sulks.
sulky	ety	C18: perhaps from obsolete sulke sluggish, probably related to Old English *_aseolcan to be lazy
sulkier	infl
	head	sulky
	syl	sulk:i+er
	pos	adj.
sulkiest	infl
	head	sulky
	syl	sulk:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sulky	H1.1.
	syl	sulk:y
	pron	<1s^lki>
	pos	adj.
	def	sullen, withdrawn, or moody, through or as if through resentment.
sulky	H1.2.
	syl	sulk:y
	pron	<1s^lki>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull or dismal.
	exam	1	sulky weather.
sulkily	sub
	head	sulky
	syl	sulk:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sulkiness	sub
	head	sulky
	syl	sulk:i+ness
	pos	n.
sulky	ety	C18: from #7sulky %1, because it can carry only one person
sulkies	infl
	head	sulky
	syl	sulk:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sulky	H2.0.
	syl	sulk:y
	pron	<1s^lki>
	pos	n.
	def	a light two-wheeled vehicle for one person, usually drawn by one horse.
Sulla	0.
	syl	Sul:la
	pron	<1s^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 138-78 #7b.c., Roman general and dictator (82-79). He introduced reforms to strengthen the power of the Senate.
sullage	ety	C16: perhaps from French souiller to sully; compare Old English sol mud
sullage	1.
	syl	sul+lage
	pron	<1s^liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	filth or waste, esp. sewage.
sullage	2.
	syl	sul+lage
	pron	<1s^liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	sediment deposited by running water.
sullen	ety	C16: perhaps from Anglo-French solain (unattested), ultimately related to Latin s*_olus alone
sullen	1.
	syl	sul+len
	pron	<1s^l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unwilling to talk or be sociable; sulky; morose.
sullen	2.
	syl	sul+len
	pron	<1s^l*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	sombre; gloomy.
	exam	1	a sullen day.
sullen	3.
	syl	sul+len
	pron	<1s^l*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	sluggish; slow.
	exam	1	a sullen stream.
sullen	4.
	syl	sul+len
	pron	<1s^l*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	threatening. {~}
sullen	5.
	syl	sul+len
	pron	<1s^l*n>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a sullen mood.
sullenly	sub
	head	sullen
	syl	sul+len+ly
	pos	adv.
sullenness	sub
	head	sullen
	syl	sul+len+ness
	pos	n.
Sullivan	1.
	syl	Sul:li:van
	pron	<1s^livN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ar@.thur (Seymour) }. 1842-1900, English composer who wrote operettas, such as (1878) and (1885), with W. S. Gilbert as librettist.
Louis (Henri) 	2.
	head	Sullivan
	syl	Lou:is (Henri) .
	def	1856-1924, U.S. pioneer of modern architecture: he coined the slogan @6form follows function@9.
sully	ety	C16: probably from French souiller to soil
sullies	infl
	head	sully
	syl	sul+lies
	pos	vb.
sullying	infl
	head	sully
	syl	sul+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
sullied	infl
	head	sully
	syl	sul+lied.
	pos	vb.
sully	1.
	syl	sul+ly
	pron	<1s^li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stain or tarnish (a reputation, etc.) or (of a reputation) to become stained or tarnished. {~} {+lies}.
sully	2.
	syl	sul+ly
	pron	<1s^li>
	pos	vb.
	def	a stain.
sully	3.
	syl	sul+ly
	pron	<1s^li>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of sullying.
sulliable	sub
	head	sully
	syl	sul+li+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Sully	0.
	syl	Sul:ly:
	pron	<1s^li;@T>, French@T <syl1li)@T> <n> <@T> <Ma@.xi@.mi@.lien@T> <de> <@T> <B*'e@.thune@T> <maksimilj*~e> <d*> <bA1tyn>
	def	Duc de Sully. 1559-1641, French statesman; minister of Henry IV. He helped restore the finances of France after the Wars of Religion.
Sully-Prudhomme	0.
	syl	Sul:ly-Pru:dhomme
	qual	French
	def	sylli pry#!d@$m) {Re@.n*'e Fran@.*,cois Ar@.mand} (r$$#!ne fr?~aswa ar#!m?~a). 1839-1907, French poet: Nobel prize for literature 1901.
sulf-	alt
	head	sulph-
	or	sulph-
	syl	sulf-
	qual	U.S.
sulph-	0.
	or	sulf-
	syl	sulph-
	usage	combining form.
	def	containing sulphur.
	exam	1	sulphate;
	exam	2	sulphonic acid.
sulphadiazine	0.
	syl	sul+pha+di:a+zine
	pron	<2s^lf*1dI*2zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an important sulpha drug used chiefly in combination with an antibiotic. Formula: C\1\0H\1\0N\4O\2S.
sulpha drug	0.
	syl	sul+pha drug
	pron	<1s^lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of sulphonamide compounds that inhibit the activity of bacteria and are used in medicine to treat bacterial infections.
sulphanilamide	0.
	syl	sul+pha+nil:a+mide
	pron	<2s^lf*1nil*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless crystalline compound formerly used in medicine in the treatment of bacterial infections. Formula: NH\2C\6H\4SO\2NH\2. See also {sulpha drug}.
sulphate	ety	C18: from New Latin sulf*_atum; see #7sulphur 
sulphate	1.
	syl	sul+phate
	pron	<1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of sulphuric acid, such as sodium sulphate, Na\2SO\4, sodium hydrogen sulphate, or diethyl sulphate, (C\2H\5)\2SO\4.
sulphate	2.
	syl	sul+phate
	pron	<1s^lfAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with a sulphate or convert into a sulphate.
sulphate	3.
	syl	sul+phate
	pron	<1s^lfAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo the formation of a layer of lead sulphate on the plates of an accumulator.
sulphation	sub
	head	sulphate
	syl	sul+1pha+tion
	pos	n.
sulphathiazole	0.
	syl	sul+pha+thi:a+zole
	pron	<2s^lf*1TI*2z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a sulpha drug used in veterinary medicine and formerly in clinical medicine. Formula: C\9H\9N\3O\2S\2.
sulphide	1.
	syl	sul+phide
	pron	<1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	a compound of sulphur with a more electropositive element.
sulphide	2.
	syl	sul+phide
	pron	<1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thio-ether}.
sulphinyl	ety	C20: from #7sulf -#7+ -#7in+ -#7yl 
sulphinyl	0.
	syl	sul+phi+nyl
	pron	<1s^lf*nil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	another term (no longer in technical usage) for {thionyl}.
sulphisoxazole	0.
	syl	sul+phi+sox:a+zole
	pron	<2s^lfi1soks*2z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a sulpha drug used in the treatment of meningitis and certain diseases of the eye, such as trachoma. Formula: C\1\1H\1\3N\3O\3S.
sulphite	0.
	syl	sul+phite
	pron	<1s^lfIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of sulphurous acid, containing the ions SO%2@b\3%#- or HSO%#-@b\3 ({hydrogen sulphite}) or the groups SO\3 or HSO\3. The salts are usually soluble crystalline compounds.
sulphitic	sub
	head	sulphite
	syl	sul+phit+ic
	pron	<s^l1fitik>
	pos	adj.
sulphonamide	0.
	syl	sul+phon:a+mide
	pron	<s^l1fon*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds that are amides of sulphonic acids containing the group -SO\2NH\2 or a group derived from this. An important class of sulphonamides are the sulpha drugs.
sulphonate	1.
	syl	sul+pho+nate
	pron	<1s^lf*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a salt or ester of any sulphonic acid containing the ion RSO\2O%#- or the group RSO\2O-, R being an organic group.
sulphonate	2.
	syl	sul+pho+nate
	pron	<1s^lf*2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to introduce a sulphonic acid group, SO\2OH, into (a molecule).
sulphone	0.
	syl	sul+phone
	pron	<1s^lf*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds containing the divalent group SO\2 linked to two other organic groups. Certain sulphones are used in the treatment of leprosy and tuberculosis.
sulphonic acid	0.
	syl	sul+phon+ic ac:id
	pron	<s^l1fonik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of strong organic acids that contain the group -SO\2OH and are used in the manufacture of dyes and drugs.
salt	alt
	head	sulphonium compound
	or	sulphonium compound
	syl	salt
	pron	<s^l1f*uni*m>
	pos	n.
sulphonium compound	0.
	or	salt
	syl	sul+pho+ni:um com+pound
	pron	<s^l1f*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of salts derived by the addition of a proton to the sulphur atom of a thiol or thio-ether thus producing a positive ion ({sulphonium ion}) .
sulphonmethane	0.
	syl	sul+phon+me+thane
	pron	<2s^lfon1mETAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline compound used medicinally as a hypnotic. Formula: C\7H\1\6O\4S\2.
sulphonyl	0.
	syl	sul+pho+nyl
	pron	<1s^lf*nil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	another term for {sulphuryl}.
sulphur	ety	C14 soufre, from Old French, from Latin sulfur  &- sul+phu+ric or U.S. sul+fu+ric (s^l#!fj$u$$r$Ik) adj.
sulfur	alt
	head	sulphur
	or	sulphur
	syl	sul+fur
	pron	<1s^lf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sulphur	0.a.
	or	sulfur
	syl	sul+phur
	pron	<1s^lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	an allotropic nonmetallic element, occurring free in volcanic regions and in combined state in gypsum, pyrite, and galena. The stable yellow rhombic form converts on heating to monoclinic needles. It is used in the production of sulphuric acid, in the vulcanization of rubber, and in fungicides. Symbol: S; atomic no.: 16; atomic wt.: 32.064; valency: 2, 4, or 6; relative density: 2.07 (rhombic), 1.96 (monoclinic); melting pt.: 112.8?%C (rhombic), 119.0?%C (monoclinic); boiling pt.: 444.6?%C.
sulphur	0.b.
	or	sulfur
	syl	sul+phur
	pron	<1s^lf*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	sulphur springs.
sulphurate	0.
	syl	sul+phur+ate
	pron	<1s^lfju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or treat with sulphur or a sulphur compound.
sulphuration	sub
	head	sulphurate
	syl	sul+phu+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
sulphur-bottom	0.
	syl	sul:phur-bot:tom
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {blue whale}.
sulphur dioxide	0.
	syl	sul+phur di+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble pungent gas produced by burning sulphur. It is both an oxidizing and a reducing agent and is used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid, the preservation of foodstuffs, bleaching, and disinfecting. Formula: SO\2.
sulphureous	1.
	syl	sul+phu+re:ous
	pron	<s^l1fju*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {sulphurous} (sense 1)}.
sulphureous	2.
	syl	sul+phu+re:ous
	pron	<s^l1fju*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the yellow colour of sulphur.
sulphureously	sub
	head	sulphureous
	syl	sul+1phu+re:ous+ly
	pos	adv.
sulphureousness	sub
	head	sulphureous
	syl	sul+1phu+re:ous+ness
	pos	n.
sulphurets	infl
	head	sulphuret
	or	sulphurets
	syl	sul+phu+rets
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
sulphuretting	infl
	head	sulphuret
	or	sulphureting
	syl	sul+phu+ret+ting
	pos	vb.
sulphuretted	infl
	head	sulphuret
	or	sulphureted
	syl	sul+phu+ret+ted
	pos	vb.
sulphureting	infl
	head	sulphuret
	or	sulphuretting
	syl	sul+phu+ret+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
sulphureted	infl
	head	sulphuret
	or	sulphuretted
	syl	sul+phu+ret+ed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
sulphuret	0.
	syl	sul+phu+ret
	pron	<1s^lfju2ret>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat or combine with sulphur.
sulphuretted hydrogen	0.
	syl	sul+phu+ret+ted hy+dro+gen
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydrogen sulphide}.
sulphuric acid	0.
	syl	sul+phu+ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless dense oily corrosive liquid produced by the reaction of sulphur trioxide with water and used in accumulators and in the manufacture of fertilizers, dyes, and explosives. Formula: H\2SO\4.
sulphurise	alt
	head	sulphurize
	or	sulphurize
	syl	sul+phu+rise
	pron	<1s^lfju2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
sulphurize	0.
	or	sulphurise
	syl	sul+phu+rize
	pron	<1s^lfju2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to combine or treat with sulphur or a sulphur compound.
sulphurization	sub
	head	sulphurize
	or	sulfurisation
	syl	sul+phu+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
sulfurisation	sub
	head	sulphurize
	or	sulphurization
	syl	sul+fu+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
sulphurous	1.
	syl	sul+phur+ous
	pron	<1s^lf*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {sulphureous}. of, relating to, or resembling sulphur.
	exam	1	a sulphurous colour.
sulphurous	2.
	syl	sul+phur+ous
	pron	<1s^lf*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing sulphur in the divalent state.
	exam	1	sulphurous acid.
sulphurous	3.
	syl	sul+phur+ous
	pron	<1s^lf*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to hellfire.
sulphurous	4.
	syl	sul+phur+ous
	pron	<1s^lf*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	hot-tempered.
sulphurously	sub
	head	sulphurous
	syl	sul+phur+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
sulphurousness	sub
	head	sulphurous
	syl	sul+phur+ous+ness
	pos	n.
sulphurous acid	0.
	syl	sul+phur+ous ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable acid produced when sulphur dioxide dissolves in water: used as a preservative for food and a bleaching agent. Formula: H\2SO\3.
sulphur trioxide	0.
	syl	sul+phur tri+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white corrosive substance existing in three crystalline forms of which the stable form is usually obtained as silky needles. It is produced by the oxidation of sulphur dioxide, and is used in the sulphonation of organic compounds. Formula: SO\3.
sulphuryl	0.
	syl	sul+phur+yl
	pron	<1s^lfjuril>, <-f*ril>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group, =SO\2.
	exam	1	sulphuryl chloride.
sultan	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin sult*_anus, from Arabic sult*_an rule, from Aramaic salita to rule
sultan	1.
	syl	sul+tan
	pron	<1s^lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the sovereign of a Muslim country, esp. of the former Ottoman Empire.
sultan	2.
	syl	sul+tan
	pron	<1s^lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arbitrary ruler; despot.
sultan	3.
	syl	sul+tan
	pron	<1s^lt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small domestic fowl with a white crest and heavily feathered legs and feet: originated in Turkey.
sultanic	sub
	head	sultan
	syl	sul+tan+ic
	pron	<s^l1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
sultan-like	sub
	head	sultan
	syl	sul:tan-2like
	pos	adj.
sultanship	sub
	head	sultan
	syl	sul+tan+2ship
	pos	n.
sultana	ety	C16: from Italian, feminine of sultano #7sultan 
sultana	1.a.
	syl	sul+tan:a
	pron	<s^l1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried fruit of a small white seedless grape, originally produced in SW Asia: used in cakes, curries, etc.; seedless raisin.
sultana	1.b.
	syl	sul+tan:a
	pron	<s^l1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the grape itself.
sultana	2.
	syl	sul+tan:a
	pron	<s^l1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sultaness}. a wife, concubine, or female relative of a sultan.
sultana	3.
	syl	sul+tan:a
	pron	<s^l1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mistress; concubine.
Sultanabad	0.
	syl	Sul+tan:a+bad
	pron	<s^l2ta:n*1b@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Arak}.
sultanate	1.
	syl	sul+tan+ate
	pron	<1s^lt*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the territory or a country ruled by a sultan.
sultanate	2.
	syl	sul+tan+ate
	pron	<1s^lt*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, rank, or jurisdiction of a sultan.
sultry	ety	C16: from obsolete sulter to #7swelter+ {-#7y %1}
sultrier	infl
	head	sultry
	syl	sul+tri+er
	pos	adj.
sultriest	infl
	head	sultry
	syl	sul+tri+est.
	pos	adj.
sultry	1.
	syl	sul+try
	pron	<1s^ltri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather or climate
	def	oppressively hot and humid.
sultry	2.
	syl	sul+try
	pron	<1s^ltri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or emitting oppressive heat.
sultry	3.
	syl	sul+try
	pron	<1s^ltri>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying or suggesting passion; sensual.
	exam	1	sultry eyes.
sultrily	sub
	head	sultry
	syl	sul+tri+ly
	pos	adv.
sultriness	sub
	head	sultry
	syl	sul+tri+ness
	pos	n.
Sulu Archipelago	0.
	syl	Su:lu Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pron	<1su:lu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of over 500 islands in the SW Philippines, separating the Sulu Sea from the Celebes Sea: formerly a sultanate, ceded to the Philippines in 1940. Capital: Jolo. Pop.: 425617 (1970). Area: 2686 sq. km (1037 sq. miles).
Sulu Sea	0.
	syl	Su:lu Sea
	pos	n.
	def	part of the W Pacific between Borneo and the central Philippines.
sum	ety	C13 summe, from Old French, from Latin summa the top, sum, from summus highest, from superus in a higher position; see #7super 
sum	1.a.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	the result of the addition of numbers, quantities, objects, etc.
sum	1.b.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	the single number obtained by combining two or more other numbers in such a way that the units making up this single number can be paired with those making up the other numbers without remainder.
sum	2.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	one or more columns or rows of numbers to be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided.
sum	3.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the limit of the first terms of a converging infinite series as tends to infinity.
sum	4.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for {number work}.
sum	5.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	a quantity, esp. of money.
	exam	1	he borrows enormous sums.
sum	6.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	the essence or gist of a matter (esp. in the phrases {in sum, in sum and substance}) .
sum	7.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	a less common word for {summary}.
sum	8.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the summit or maximum.
sum	9.
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	complete or final (esp. in the phrase {sum total}) .
sums	infl
	head	sum
	syl	sums
	pos	vb.
summing	infl
	head	sum
	syl	sum+ming
	pos	vb.
summed	infl
	head	sum
	syl	summed.
	pos	vb.
sum	10.
	syl	sum
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to add or form a total of (something).
sum	11.
	syl	sum
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to calculate the sum of (the terms in a sequence).
sum	xref
	syl	sum
	pos	s^m; n.
	def	See also {sum up}.
sumach	ety	C14: via Old French from Arabic summ*_aq 
sumac	alt
	head	sumach
	or	sumach
	syl	su+mac
	pron	<1su:m@k>, <1Su:->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sumach	1.
	or	sumac
	syl	su+mach
	pron	<1su:m@k>, <1Su:->
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate or subtropical shrub or small tree of the anacardiaceous genus having compound leaves, clusters of green flowers, and red hairy fruits. See also {porson sumach}.
sumach	2.
	or	sumac
	syl	su+mach
	pron	<1su:m@k>, <1Su:->
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation of powdered leaves of certain species of esp. used in dyeing and tanning.
sumach	3.
	or	sumac
	syl	su+mach
	pron	<1su:m@k>, <1Su:->
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these plants.
Sumatra	0.
	syl	Su+ma+tra
	pron	<su1ma:tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in W Indonesia, in the Greater Sunda Islands, separated from the Malay Peninsula by the Strait of Malacca: Dutch control began in the 16th century; joined Indonesia in 1945. Pop.: 20812682 (1971). Area: 473606 sq. km (182859 sq. miles).
Sumatran	sub
	head	Sumatra
	syl	Su+1ma+tran
	pos	adj. n.
Soemba	alt
	head	Sumba
	or	Sumba
	syl	Soem+ba
	pron	<1su:mb*>
	pos	n.
Sumba	0.
	or	Soemba
	syl	Sum+ba
	pron	<1su:mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia, in the Lesser Sunda Islands, separated from Flores by the {Sumba Strait}: formerly important for sandalwood exports. Pop.: 251126 (1961). Area: 11153 sq. km (4306 sq. miles). Former name: {Sandalwood Island}.
Soembawa	alt
	head	Sumbawa
	or	Sumbawa
	syl	Soem+ba+wa
	pron	<su:m1ba:w*>
	pos	n.
Sumbawa	0.
	or	Soembawa
	syl	Sum+ba+wa
	pron	<su:m1ba:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous island in Indonesia, in the Lesser Sunda Islands, between Lombok and Flores Islands. Pop.: 407596 (1961). Area: 14750 sq. km (5695 sq. miles).
Sumer	0.
	syl	Su+mer
	pron	<1su:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the S region of Babylonia; seat of a civilization of city-states that reached its height in the 3rd millennium #7b.c.
Sumerian	1.
	syl	Su+me+ri:an
	pron	<su:1mi*ri*n>, <-1me*r->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people who established a civilization in Sumer during the 4th millennium #7b.c.
Sumerian	2.
	syl	Su+me+ri:an
	pron	<su:1mi*ri*n>, <-1me*r->
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of this people, of no known relationship to any other language.
Sumerian	3.
	syl	Su+me+ri:an
	pron	<su:1mi*ri*n>, <-1me*r->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Sumer, its inhabitants, or their language or civilization.
summa	ety	C15: from Latin: #7sum 
summae	infl
	head	summa
	syl	sum+mae
	pron	<-mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
summa	1.a.
	syl	sum+ma
	pron	<1suma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a compendium of theology, philosophy, or canon law, or some?!times of all three together. The {Summa Theologica} of St. Thomas Aquinas, written between 1265 and 1274, was the most famous of all such compendia.
summa	2.
	syl	sum+ma
	pron	<1suma:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a comprehensive work or survey.
summa cum laude	ety	from Latin
summa cum laude	0.
	syl	sum+ma cum lau+de
	pron	<1suma:> <kum> <1laudA>
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	with the utmost praise: the highest of three designations for above-average achievement in examinations. In Britain it is some?!times used to designate a first-class honours degree.
summand	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin summandus, from Latin summa #7sum 
summand	0.
	syl	sum+mand
	pron	<1s^m@nd>, <s^1m@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a number or quantity forming part of a sum.
summarise	alt
	head	summarize
	or	summarize
	syl	sum+ma+rise
	pron	<1s^m*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
summarize	0.
	or	summarise
	syl	sum+ma+rize
	pron	<1s^m*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or be a summary of; express concisely.
summarizable	sub
	head	summarize
	or	summarisable
	syl	sum+ma+2riz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
summarisable	sub
	head	summarize
	or	summarizable
	syl	sum+ma+2ris+a:ble
	pos	adj.
summarization	sub
	head	summarize
	or	summarisation
	syl	sum+ma+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
summarisation	sub
	head	summarize
	or	summarization
	syl	sum+ma+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
summarizer	sub
	head	summarize
	syl	sum+ma+2riz+er
	pos	n.
summariser	sub
	head	summarize
	or	summarist
	syl	sum+ma+2ris+er
	pos	n.
summarist	sub
	head	summarize
	or	summariser
	syl	sum+ma+rist
	pos	n.
summary	ety	C15: from Latin summ*_arium, from summa #7sum 
summaries	infl
	head	summary
	syl	sum+mar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
summary	1.
	syl	sum+mar:y
	pron	<1s^m*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief account giving the main points of something.
summary	2.
	syl	sum+mar:y
	pron	<1s^m*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	performed arbitrarily and quickly, without formality.
	exam	1	a summary execution.
summary	3.
	syl	sum+mar:y
	pron	<1s^m*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of legal proceedings
	def	short and free from the complexities and delays of a full trial.
summary jurisdiction	4.
	head	summary
	syl	summary jurisdiction.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the right a court has to adjudicate immediately upon some matter arising during its proceedings.
summary	5.
	syl	sum+mar:y
	pron	<1s^m*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	giving the gist or essence.
summarily	sub
	head	summary
	syl	sum+mar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
summariness	sub
	head	summary
	syl	sum+mar:i+ness
	pos	n.
summary offence	0.
	syl	sum+mar:y of+fence
	pos	n.
	def	an offence that is triable in a magistrates' court.
summation	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin summ*_ati*_o, from summ*_are to total, from Latin summa #7sum 
summation	1.
	syl	sum+ma+tion
	pron	<s^1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of determining a sum.
summation	2.
	syl	sum+ma+tion
	pron	<s^1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of such an act or process.
summation	3.
	syl	sum+ma+tion
	pron	<s^1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. law.
	def	the concluding statements made by opposing counsel in a case before a court.
summational	sub
	head	summation
	syl	sum+1ma+tion+al
	pos	adj.
summer	ety	Old English sumor; related to Old Frisian sumur, Old Norse sumar, Old High German sumar, Sanskrit sam*_a season
summer	H1.1.a.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the warmest season of the year, between spring and autumn, astronomically from the June solstice to the September equinox in the N hemi?!sphere and at the opposite time of year in the S hemisphere.
summer	H1.1.b.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; summer flowers;
	def	Related adj.: {aestival}.
summer	H1.2.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of hot weather associated with the summer.
summer	H1.3.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a time of blossoming, greatest happiness, etc.
summer	H1.4.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a year represented by this season.
	exam	1	a child of nine summers.
summer	H1.5.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spend the summer (at a place).
summer	H1.6.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep or feed (farm animals) during the summer.
	exam	1	they summered their cattle on the mountain slopes.
summerless	sub
	head	summer
	syl	sum+mer+less
	pos	adj.
summer-like	sub
	head	summer
	syl	sum:mer-2like
	pos	adj.
summerly	sub
	head	summer
	syl	sum+mer+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
summer	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman somer, from Old French somier beam, packhorse, from Late Latin sagm*_arius (equus) pack(horse), from sagma a packsaddle, from Greek
summer	H2.1.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {summer tree}. a large horizontal beam or girder, esp. one that supports floor joists.
summer	H2.2.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lintel}.
summer	H2.3.
	syl	sum+mer
	pron	<1s^m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone on the top of a column, pier, or wall that supports an arch or lintel.
summer cypress	0.
	syl	sum+mer cy+press
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, (or having dense foliage that turns bright red in autumn: family (chenopods). Also called: {burning bush}.
summerhouse	0.
	syl	sum:mer+house
	pron	<1s^m*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a small building in a garden or park, used for shade or recreation in the summer.
summer pudding	0.
	syl	sum+mer pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pudding made by filling a bread-lined basin with a pur*'ee of fruit, leaving it to soak, and then turning it out.
summersault	0.
	syl	sum+mer+sault
	pron	<1s^m*2sc:lt>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {somersault}.
summer school	0.
	syl	sum+mer school
	pos	n.
	def	a school, academic course, etc., held during the summer.
summer solstice	1.
	syl	sum+mer sol+stice
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which the sun is at its northernmost point in the sky (southernmost point in the S hemisphere), appearing at noon at its highest altitude above the horizon. It occurs about June 21 (December 22 in the S hemisphere).
summer solstice	2.
	syl	sum+mer sol+stice
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point on the celestial sphere, opposite the {winter solstice}, at which the ecliptic is furthest north from the celestial equator. Right ascension: 6 hours; declination: 23.5?%.
summertime	1.
	syl	sum:mer+time
	pron	<1s^m*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the period or season of summer.
summertime	2.
	syl	sum:mer+time
	pron	<1s^m*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any daylight-saving time, esp. British Summer Time.
summerweight	0.
	syl	sum:mer+weight
	pron	<1s^m*2wAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes
	def	suitable in weight for wear in the summer; relatively light.
summerwood	0.
	syl	sum:mer+wood
	pron	<1s^m*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood that is produced by a plant near the end of the growing season: consists of small thick-walled xylem cells. Compare {springwood}.
summing-up	1.
	syl	sum:ming-up
	pos	n.
	def	a review or summary of the main points of an argument, speech, etc.
summing-up	2.
	syl	sum:ming-up
	pos	n.
	def	a direction regarding the law and a summary of the evidence, given by a judge in his address to the jury before they retire to consider their verdict.
summit	ety	C15: from Old French somet, diminutive of som, from Latin summum; see #7sum 
summit	1.
	syl	sum+mit
	pron	<1s^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point or part, esp. of a mountain or line of communication; top.
summit	2.
	syl	sum+mit
	pron	<1s^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest possible degree or state; peak or climax.
	exam	1	the summit of ambition.
summit	3.
	syl	sum+mit
	pron	<1s^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest level, importance, or rank.
	exam	1	a meeting at the summit.
summit	4.a.
	syl	sum+mit
	pron	<1s^mit>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting of chiefs of governments or other high officials.
summit	4.b.
	syl	sum+mit
	pron	<1s^mit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a summit conference.
summital	sub
	head	summit
	syl	sum+mit+al
	pos	adj.
summitless	sub
	head	summit
	syl	sum+mit+less
	pos	adj.
summitry	0.
	syl	sum+mit+ry
	pron	<1s^mitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the practice of conduct?!ing international negotiations by summit conferences.
summon	ety	C13: from Latin summon*_ere to give a discreet reminder, from mon*_ere to advise
summon	1.
	syl	sum+mon
	pron	<1s^m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order to come; send for, esp. to attend court, by issuing a summons.
summon	2.
	syl	sum+mon
	pron	<1s^m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order or instruct (to do something) or call (to something).
	exam	1	the bell summoned them to their work.
summon	3.
	syl	sum+mon
	pron	<1s^m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to call upon to meet or convene.
summon	4.
	syl	sum+mon
	pron	<1s^m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to muster or gather (one's strength, courage, etc.).
summon	5.
	syl	sum+mon
	pron	<1s^m*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to call upon to surrender.
summonable	sub
	head	summon
	syl	sum+mon+a:ble
	pos	adj.
summons	ety	C13: from Old French somonse, from somondre to #7summon 
summonses	infl
	head	summons
	syl	sum+mons:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
summons	1.
	syl	sum+mons
	pron	<1s^m*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a call, signal, or order to do something, esp. to appear in person or attend at a specified place or time.
summons	2.a.
	syl	sum+mons
	pron	<1s^m*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	an official order requiring a person to attend court, either to answer a charge or to give evidence.
summons	2.b.
	syl	sum+mons
	pron	<1s^m*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	the writ making such an order. Compare {warrant}.
summons	3.
	syl	sum+mons
	pron	<1s^m*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a call or command given to the members of an assembly to convene a meeting.
summons	4.
	syl	sum+mons
	pron	<1s^m*nz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take out a summons against (a person).
summum bonum	0.
	syl	sum+mum bo+num
	pron	Latin. <1sumum> <1bonum>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle of goodness in which all moral values are included or from which they are derived; highest or supreme good.
Sumo	ety	from Japanese sum*_o 
Sumo	0.
	syl	Su:mo
	pron	<1sju:m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the national style of wrestling of Japan, the object of which is to force one's opponent to touch the ground with any part of his body except his feet or to step out of the ring.
sump	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch somp marsh; see #7swamp 
sump	1.
	syl	sump
	pos	s^mp; n.
	def	a receptacle, such as the lower part of the crankcase of an internal-combustion engine, into which liquids, esp. lubricants, can drain to form a reservoir.
sump	2.
	syl	sump
	pos	s^mp; n.
	def	another name for {cesspool}.
sump	3.a.
	syl	sump
	pos	s^mp; n.
	def	a depression at the bottom of a shaft where water collects before it is pumped away.
sump	3.b.
	syl	sump
	pos	s^mp; n.
	def	the front portion of a shaft or tunnel, ahead of the main bore.
sump	4.
	syl	sump
	pos	s^mp; n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a muddy pool or swamp.
sumpter	ety	C14: from Old French sometier driver of a baggage horse, from Vulgar Latin sagmat*_arius (unattested), from Late Latin sagma packsaddle
sumpter	0.
	syl	sump+ter
	pron	<1s^mpt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a packhorse, mule, or other beast of burden.
sumptuary	ety	C17: from Latin sumptu*_arius concerning expense, from sumptus expense, from s*_umere to spend
sumptuary	0.
	syl	sump+tu:a+ry
	pron	<1s^mptju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or controlling expenditure or extravagance.
sumptuary law	0.
	syl	sump+tu:a+ry law
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a law imposing restraint on luxury, esp. by limiting personal expenditure or by regulating personal conduct in religious and moral spheres.
sumptuous	ety	C16: from Old French somptueux, from Latin sumptu*_osus costly, from sumptus; see #7sumptuary 
sumptuous	1.
	syl	sump+tu+ous
	pron	<1s^mptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	expensive or extravagant.
	exam	1	sumptuous costumes.
sumptuous	2.
	syl	sump+tu+ous
	pron	<1s^mptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	magnificent; splendid.
	exam	1	a sumptuous scene.
sumptuously	sub
	head	sumptuous
	syl	sump+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
sumptuousness	sub
	head	sumptuous
	or	sumptuosity
	syl	sump+tu+ous+ness
	pron	<2s^mp?!tju1ositi>
	pos	n.
sumptuosity	sub
	head	sumptuous
	or	sumptuousness
	syl	sump+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<2s^mp?!tju1ositi>
	pos	n.
Sumter	0.
	syl	Sum+ter
	pron	<1s^mt*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Fort Sumter}.
sum up	1.
	syl	sum up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to summarize (feelings, the main points of an argument, etc.).
	exam	1	the judge began to sum up.
sum up	2.
	syl	sum up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a quick opinion of.
	exam	1	I summed him up in five minutes.
Sumy	0.
	syl	Su:my
	pron	Russian <1sumi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the NE Ukrainian SSR: site of early Slav settlements. Pop.: 194000 (1975 est.).
sun	ety	Old English sunne; related to Old High German sunna, Old Frisian senne, Gothic sunno 
sun	1.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	the star that is the source of heat and light for the planets in the solar system. It is a gaseous body having a highly compressed core, in which energy is generated by thermonuclear reactions (at about 20 million ?%C), surrounded by a less dense convective zone serving to transport the energy to the surface (the {photosphere}) . The atmospheric layers (the {chromosphere} and {corona}) are normally invisible except during a total eclipse. Mass and diameter: 333000 and 109 times that of earth respectively; mean distance from earth: 149.6 million km (1 astronomical unit). Related adjs.: {heliacal, solar}.
sun	2.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	any star around which a planetary system revolves.
sun	3.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	the sun as it appears at a particular time or place.
	exam	1	the winter sun.
sun	4.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	the radiant energy, esp. heat and light, received from the sun; sunshine.
sun	5.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	a person or thing considered as a source of radiant warmth, glory, etc.
sun	6.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	a pictorial representation of the sun, often depicted with a human face.
sun	7.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a year or a day.
sun	8.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	a climate.
sun	9.
	syl	sun
	pos	s^n; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	sunrise or sunset (esp. in the phrase {from sun to sun}) .
catch the sun	10.
	head	sun
	syl	catch the sun.
	def	to become slightly sunburnt.
place in the sun	11.
	head	sun
	syl	place in the sun.
	def	a prominent or favourable position.
take	12.
	head	sun
	or	shoot the sun
	syl	take
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to measure the altitude of the sun in order to determine latitude.
touch of the sun	13.
	head	sun
	syl	touch of the sun.
	def	slight sunstroke.
sunder	14.
	head	sun
	or	beneath the sun
	syl	sunder
	def	on earth; at all.
	exam	1	nobody under the sun eats more than you do.
suns	infl
	head	sun
	syl	suns
	pos	vb.
sunning	infl
	head	sun
	syl	sun+ning
	pos	vb.
sunned	infl
	head	sun
	syl	sunned.
	pos	vb.
sun	15.
	syl	sun
	pos	vb.
	def	to expose (oneself) to the sunshine.
sun	16.
	syl	sun
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to the sunshine in order to warm, tan, etc.
sunlike	sub
	head	sun
	syl	sun+2like
	pos	adj.
Sun	0.
	syl	Sun.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sunday.
sunbake	0.
	syl	sun+bake
	pron	<1s^n2bAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a period of time spent sunbathing.
sunbaked	1.
	syl	sun+baked
	pron	<1s^n2bAkt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of roads, etc.
	def	dried or cracked by the sun's heat.
sunbaked	2.
	syl	sun+baked
	pron	<1s^n2bAkt>
	pos	adj.
	def	baked hard by the heat of the sun.
	exam	1	sunbaked bricks.
sun bath	0.
	syl	sun bath
	pos	n.
	def	the exposure of the body to the rays of the sun or a sun lamp, esp. in order to get a suntan.
sunbathe	0.
	syl	sun+bathe
	pron	<1s^n2bA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bask in the sunshine, esp. in order to get a suntan.
sunbather	sub
	head	sunbathe
	syl	sun+2bath:er
	pos	n.
sunbeam	1.
	syl	sun+beam
	pron	<1s^n2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a beam, ray, or stream of sunlight.
sunbeam	2.
	syl	sun+beam
	pron	<1s^n2bEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a piece of crockery or cutlery laid for a meal but remaining unused.
sunbeamed	sub
	head	sunbeam
	or	sunbeamy
	syl	sun+2beamed
	pos	adj.
sunbeamy	sub
	head	sunbeam
	or	sunbeamed
	syl	sun+2beam:y
	pos	adj.
sun bear	0.
	syl	sun bear
	pos	n.
	def	a small bear, of tropical forests in S and SE Asia, having a black coat and a yellowish snout and feeding mostly on honey and insects. Also called: {honey bear}.
sunbird	0.
	syl	sun+bird
	pron	<1s^n2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any small songbird of the family of tropical regions of the Old World, esp. Africa, having a long slender curved bill and a bright plumage in the males.
sun bittern	0.
	syl	sun bit+tern
	pos	n.
	def	a cranelike bird, of tropical American forests, having a greyish plumage with orange and brown wings: family order (cranes, rails, etc.).
sun blind	0.
	syl	sun blind
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a blind, such as a Venetian blind, that shades a room from the sun's glare.
sunbonnet	0.
	syl	sun+bon:net
	pron	<1s^n2bonit>
	pos	n.
	def	a baby's hat that shades the face and neck from the sun, esp. one of cotton with a projecting brim.
sunbonneted	sub
	head	sunbonnet
	syl	sun+2bon:net:ed
	pos	adj.
sunbow	0.
	syl	sun+bow
	pron	<1s^n2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a bow of prismatic colours similar to a rainbow, produced when sunlight shines through spray.
sunburn	1.
	syl	sun+burn
	pron	<1s^n2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun. Technical name: {erythema solare}.
sunburn	2.
	syl	sun+burn
	pron	<1s^n2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {suntan}.
sunburnt	sub
	head	sunburn
	or	sunburned
	syl	sun+2burnt
	pos	adj.
sunburned	sub
	head	sunburn
	or	sunburnt
	syl	sun+2burned
	pos	adj.
sunburst	1.
	syl	sun+burst
	pron	<1s^n2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a burst of sunshine, as through a break in the clouds.
sunburst	2.
	syl	sun+burst
	pron	<1s^n2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or design resembling that of the sun.
sunburst	3.
	syl	sun+burst
	pron	<1s^n2bR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a jewelled brooch with this pattern.
sunburst pleats	0.
	syl	sun+burst pleats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the U.S. term for {sunray pleats}.
Sunbury-on-Thames	0.
	syl	Sun:bur:y-on-Thames
	pron	<1s^nb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in N Surrey. Pop.: 40035 (1971).
sun-cured	0.
	syl	sun-cured
	pos	adj.
	def	cured or preserved by exposure to the sun.
sundae	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
sundae	0.
	syl	sun+dae
	pron	<1s^ndE>, <-dA>
	pos	n.
	def	ice cream topped with a sweet sauce, nuts, whipped cream, etc.
Soenda Islands	alt
	head	Sunda Islands
	or	Sunda Islands
	syl	Soen+da Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sunda Islands	0.
	or	Soenda Islands
	syl	Sun+da Is+lands
	pron	<1s^nd*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of islands in the Malay Archipelago, consisting of the {Greater Sunda Islands} (chiefly Sumatra, Java, Borneo, and Celebes) and the {Lesser Sunda Islands} (chiefly Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Sumba, Flores, Timor, Alor, and Wetar): includes most of the land area of Indonesia.
sun dance	0.
	syl	sun dance
	pos	n.
	def	a North American Indian ceremony associated with the sun, performed at the summer solstice.
Soenda Strait	alt
	head	Sunda Strait
	or	Sunda Strait
	syl	Soen+da Strait
	pos	n.
Sunda Strait	0.
	or	Soenda Strait
	syl	Sun+da Strait
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between Sumatra and Java, linking the Java Sea with the Indian Ocean. Narrowest point: about 26 km (16 miles).
Sunday	ety	Old English sunnand@ag, translation of Latin di*_es s*_olis day of the sun, translation of Greek h*_emera h*_eliou; related to Old Norse sunnu dagr, German Sonntag 
Sunday	0.
	syl	Sun+day
	pron	<1s^ndi>
	pos	n.
	def	the first day of the week and the Christian day of worship.
Sunday best	0.
	syl	Sun+day best
	pos	n.
	def	one's best clothes, esp. regarded as those most suitable for churchgoing.
Sunday painter	0.
	syl	Sun+day paint+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who paints pictures as a hobby.
Sunday punch	1.
	syl	Sun+day punch
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.; Boxing.
	def	a heavy blow intended to knock out one's opponent.
Sunday punch	2.
	syl	Sun+day punch
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	any manoeuvre or action intended to crush an opponent.
Sunday school	1.a.
	syl	Sun+day school
	pos	n.
	def	a school for the religious instruction of children on Sundays, usually held in a church and formerly also providing secular education.
Sunday school	1.b.
	syl	Sun+day school
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Sunday-school outing.
Sunday school	2.
	syl	Sun+day school
	pos	n.
	def	the members of such a school.
sun deck	0.
	syl	sun deck
	pos	n.
	def	an upper open deck on a passenger ship.
sunder	ety	Old English sundrian; related to Old Norse sundr asunder, Gothic sundr*_o apart, Old High German suntar, Latin sine without
sunder	1.
	syl	sun+der
	pron	<1s^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to break or cause to break apart or in pieces.
in sunder	2.
	head	sunder
	syl	in sunder.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	into pieces; apart.
sunderable	sub
	head	sunder
	syl	sun+der+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sunderance	sub
	head	sunder
	syl	sun+der+ance
	pos	n.
sunderer	sub
	head	sunder
	syl	sun+der+er
	pos	n.
Sunderland	0.
	syl	Sun+der+land
	pron	<1s^nd*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Tyne and Wear at the mouth of the River Wear: shipbuilding and marine engineering. Pop.: 216892 (1971).
sundew	ety	C16: translation of Latin ros solis 
sundew	0.
	syl	sun+dew
	pron	<1s^n2dju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several bog plants of the genus having leaves covered with sticky hairs that trap and digest insects: family
sundial	0.
	syl	sun+di:al
	pron	<1s^n2dI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a device indicating the time during the hours of sunlight by means of a stationary arm (the {gnomon}) that casts a shadow onto a plate or surface marked in hours at right angles to the gnomon.
sun disc	0.
	syl	sun disc
	pos	n.
	def	a disc symbolizing the sun, esp. one flanked by two serpents and the extended wings of a vulture, used as a religious figure in ancient Egypt.
sundog	1.
	syl	sun+dog
	pron	<1s^n2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {parhelion}.
sundog	2.
	syl	sun+dog
	pron	<1s^n2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rainbow or halo near the horizon.
sundown	0.
	syl	sun+down
	pron	<1s^n2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sunset}.
sundowner	1.
	syl	sun+down:er
	pron	<1s^n2daun*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a tramp, esp. one who seeks food and lodging at sundown when it is too late to work.
sundowner	2.
	syl	sun+down:er
	pron	<1s^n2daun*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a strict ship's officer.
sundowner	3.
	syl	sun+down:er
	pron	<1s^n2daun*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	an alcoholic drink taken at sunset.
sundress	0.
	syl	sun+dress
	pron	<1s^n2dres>
	pos	n.
	def	a dress for hot weather that exposes the shoulders, arms, and back, esp. one with straps over the shoulders.
sun-dried	0.
	syl	sun-dried
	pos	adj.
	def	dried or preserved by exposure to the sun.
sundry	ety	Old English syndrig separate; related to Old High German suntar*_ig; see #7sunder, {-#7y %1}
sundry	1.
	syl	sun+dry
	pron	<1s^ndri>
	pos	determiner.
	def	several or various; miscellaneous.
all and sundry	2.
	head	sundry
	syl	all and sundry.
	def	all the various people. {~} {+dries}.
sundry	3.
	syl	sun+dry
	pron	<1s^ndri>
	pos	pron.
	mod	pl.
	def	miscellaneous unspecified items.
sundry	4.
	syl	sun+dry
	pron	<1s^ndri>
	pos	pron.
	usage	Austral. slang. in cricket
	def	an extra player.
sundry shop	0.
	syl	sun+dry shop
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a shop, similar to a delicatessen, that sells predominantly Chinese foodstuffs.
Sundsvall	0.
	syl	Sunds+vall
	pron	Swedish <1sundsval>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Sweden, on the Gulf of Bothnia: icebound in winter; cellulose industries. Pop.: 64920 (1970).
sunfast	0.
	syl	sun+fast
	pron	<1s^n2fa:st>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	not fading in sunlight.
sunfish	infl
	or	sunfishes
	syl	sun+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sunfishes	infl
	head	sunfish
	or	sunfish
	syl	sun+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sunfish	1.
	syl	sun+fish
	pron	<1s^n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any large plecto?!gnath fish of the family of temperate and tropical seas, esp. which has a large rounded compressed body, long pointed dorsal and anal fins, and a fringelike tail fin.
sunfish	2.
	syl	sun+fish
	pron	<1s^n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small predatory North American freshwater percoid fishes of the family typically having a compressed brightly coloured body.
sunflower	1.
	syl	sun+flow:er
	pron	<1s^n2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American plants of the genus esp. having very tall thick stems, large flower heads with yellow rays, and seeds used as food, esp. for poultry: family (composites). See also {Jerusalem artichoke}.
sunflower seed oil	2.
	head	sunflower
	syl	sunflower seed oil.
	def	the oil extracted from sunflower seeds, used as a salad oil, in the manufacture of margarine, etc.
sung	1.
	syl	sung
	pron	<s^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {sing}.
sung	2.
	syl	sung
	pron	<s^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by singing.
	exam	1	a sung syllable.#e
Sung	0.
	syl	Sung
	pron	<suG>
	pos	n.
	def	an imperial dynasty of China (960-1279 #7a.d.) #7, notable for its art, literature, and philosophy.
Sungari	0.
	syl	Sun+ga+ri
	pron	<1suGg*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE China, rising in SE Kirin province and flowing north and northeast to the Amur River near Tungkiang: the chief river of Manchuria and largest tributary of the Amur; frozen from November to April. Length: over 1300 km (800 miles). Also called: {Sung-hua} (#!s^&n#!w$a$:).
Sungkiang	0.
	syl	Sung+kiang
	pron	<1suG1kj@G>, <-kI1@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NE China: now part of the Inner Mongolian AR.
sunglass	0.
	syl	sun+glass
	pron	<1s^n2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a convex lens used to focus the sun's rays and thus produce heat or ignition; burning glass.
sunglasses	0.
	syl	sun+glass:es
	pron	<1s^n2gla:siz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	glasses with darkened or polarizing lenses that protect the eyes from the sun's glare.
sunglow	0.
	syl	sun+glow
	pron	<1s^n2gl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pinkish glow often seen in the sky before sunrise or after sunset. It is caused by scattering or diffraction of sunlight by particles in the atmosphere.
sun-god	1.
	syl	sun-god
	pos	n.
	def	the sun considered as a personal deity.
sun-god	2.
	syl	sun-god
	pos	n.
	def	a deity associated with the sun or controlling its movements.
sungrebe	0.
	syl	sun+grebe
	pron	<1s^n2grEb>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {finfoot}.
sunhat	0.
	syl	sun+hat
	pron	<1s^n2h@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat that shades the face and neck from the sun, worn esp. by women and children.
sunk	1.
	syl	sunk
	pron	<s^Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {sink}.
sunk	2.
	syl	sunk
	pron	<s^Gk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	with all hopes dashed; ruined.
	exam	1	if the police come while we're opening the safe, we'll be sunk.
sunk	3.
	syl	sunk
	pron	<s^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a cellar or basement.
sunken	1.
	syl	sunk+en
	pron	<1s^Gk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {sink}.
sunken	2.
	syl	sunk+en
	pron	<1s^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhealthily hollow.
	exam	1	sunken cheeks.
sunken	3.
	syl	sunk+en
	pron	<1s^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated at a lower level than the surrounding or usual one.
sunken	4.
	syl	sunk+en
	pron	<1s^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated under water; submerged.
sunken	5.
	syl	sunk+en
	pron	<1s^Gk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	depressed; low.
	exam	1	sunken spirits.
sunk fence	0.
	syl	sunk fence
	pos	n.
	def	a ditch, one side of which is made into a retaining wall so as to enclose an area of land while remaining hidden in the total landscape. Also called: {ha-ha}.
the	infl
	head	Sun King
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Sun King	0.
	syl	Sun King
	pos	n.
	def	an epithet of {Louis XIV}.
sun lamp	1.
	syl	sun lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a lamp that generates ultraviolet rays, used for obtaining an artificial suntan, for muscular therapy, etc.
sun lamp	2.
	syl	sun lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a lamp used in film studios, etc., to give an intense beam of light by means of parabolic mirrors.
sunless	1.
	syl	sun+less
	pron	<1s^nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without sun or sunshine.
sunless	2.
	syl	sun+less
	pron	<1s^nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy; depressing.
sunlessly	sub
	head	sunless
	syl	sun+less+ly
	pos	adv.
sunlessness	sub
	head	sunless
	syl	sun+less+ness
	pos	n.
sunlight	1.
	syl	sun+light
	pron	<1s^nlIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the light emanating from the sun.
sunlight	2.
	syl	sun+light
	pron	<1s^nlIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or the time characterized by sunshine. &- {#!sun+lit}
sun parlor	alt
	head	sun lounge
	or	sun lounge
	syl	sun par+lor
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
sun lounge	0.
	or	sun parlor
	syl	sun lounge
	pos	n.
	def	a room with large windows positioned to receive as much sunlight as possible.
sunn	ety	C18: from Hindi san, from Sanskrit *'s*_an*'a hempen
sunn	1.
	syl	sunn
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	a leguminous plant, of the East Indies, having yellow flowers.
sunn	2.
	syl	sunn
	pos	s^n; n.
	def	the hemplike fibre obtained from the inner bark of this plant, used in making rope, sacking, etc.
Sunna	ety	C18: from Arabic sunnah rule
Sunna	0.
	syl	Sun+na
	pron	<1s^n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of traditional Islamic law accepted by most orthodox Muslims as based on the words and acts of Mohammed.
Sunni	infl
	syl	Sun+ni.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Sunni	1.
	syl	Sun+ni
	pron	<1s^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two main branches of orthodox Islam (the other being the Shiah), consisting of those who acknowledge the authority of the Sunna.
Sunni	2.
	syl	Sun+ni
	pron	<1s^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {Sunnite}.
Sunnite	0.
	syl	Sun+nite
	pron	<1s^nIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Islam.
	def	an adherent of the Sunni.
sunnier	infl
	head	sunny
	syl	sun+ni+er
	pos	adj.
sunniest	infl
	head	sunny
	syl	sun+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
sunny	1.
	syl	sun+ny
	pron	<1s^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or exposed to sunlight.
sunny	2.
	syl	sun+ny
	pron	<1s^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	radiating good humour.
sunny	3.
	syl	sun+ny
	pron	<1s^ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling the sun.
sunnily	sub
	head	sunny
	syl	sun+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
sunniness	sub
	head	sunny
	syl	sun+ni+ness
	pos	n.
sunny side	1.
	syl	sun+ny side
	pos	n.
	def	the cheerful aspect or point of view.
	exam	1	look on the sunny side of things.
on the sunny side of	2.
	head	sunny side
	syl	on the sunny side of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	younger than (a specified age).
sunny-side up	0.
	syl	sun:ny-side up
	pos	adj.
	usage	of eggs
	def	fried on one side only.
sunray pleats	0.
	syl	sun+ray pleats
	pron	<1s^n2rA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	bias-cut knife pleats that are narrower at the top than at the bottom, producing a flared effect, used esp. for skirts. U.S. term: {sunburst pleats}.
sunrise	1.
	syl	sun+rise
	pron	<1s^n2rIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the daily appearance of the sun above the horizon.
sunrise	2.
	syl	sun+rise
	pron	<1s^n2rIz>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmospheric phenomena accompanying this appearance.
sunrise	3.
	syl	sun+rise
	pron	<1s^n2rIz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {sunup}. the time at which the sun rises at a particular locality.
sunset	1.
	syl	sun+set
	pron	<1s^n2set>
	pos	n.
	def	the daily disappearance of the sun below the horizon.
sunset	2.
	syl	sun+set
	pron	<1s^n2set>
	pos	n.
	def	the atmospheric phenomena accompanying this disappearance.
sunset	3.
	syl	sun+set
	pron	<1s^n2set>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sundown}. the time at which the sun sets at a particular locality.
sunset	4.
	syl	sun+set
	pron	<1s^n2set>
	pos	n.
	def	the final stage or closing period, as of a person's life.
sunshade	0.
	syl	sun+shade
	pron	<1s^n2SAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, esp. a parasol or awning, serving to shade from the sun.
sunshine	1.
	syl	sun+shine
	pron	<1s^n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the light received directly from the sun.
sunshine	2.
	syl	sun+shine
	pron	<1s^n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the warmth from the sun.
sunshine	3.
	syl	sun+shine
	pron	<1s^n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sunny area.
sunshine	4.
	syl	sun+shine
	pron	<1s^n2SIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-hearted term of affection.
sunshiny	sub
	head	sunshine
	syl	sun+shin:y
	pos	adj.
sunroof	alt
	head	sunshine roof
	or	sunshine roof
	syl	sun+roof
	pron	<1s^n2ru:f>
	pos	n.
sunshine roof	0.
	or	sunroof
	syl	sun+shine roof
	pron	<1s^n2ru:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a panel in the roof of a car that may be opened by sliding it back.
sunspot	0.
	syl	sun+spot
	pron	<1s^n2spot>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dark cool patches, with a diameter of up to several thousand kilometres, that appear on the surface of the sun and last about a week. They occur in approximately 11-year cycles and possess a strong magnetic field.
sunspotted	sub
	head	sunspot
	syl	sun+2spot:ted
	pos	adj.
sunstar	0.
	syl	sun+star
	pron	<1s^n2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	any starfish of the genus having up to 13 arms radiating from a central disc.
sunstone	0.
	syl	sun+stone
	pron	<1s^n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {aventurine} (sense 2)}.
sunstroke	0.
	syl	sun+stroke
	pron	<1s^n2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	heatstroke caused by prolonged exposure to intensely hot sunlight.
sunsuit	0.
	syl	sun+suit
	pron	<1s^n2su:t>, <-2sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's outfit consisting of a brief top and shorts or a short skirt.
suntan	0.a.
	syl	sun+tan
	pron	<1s^n2t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish colouring of the skin caused by the formation of the pigment melanin within the skin on exposure to the ultraviolet rays of the sun or a sunlamp. Often shortened to {tan}.
suntan	0.b.
	syl	sun+tan
	pron	<1s^n2t@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	suntan oil.
suntanned	sub
	head	suntan
	syl	sun+2tanned
	pos	adj.
suntrap	0.
	syl	sun+trap
	pron	<1s^n2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a very sunny sheltered place.
sunward	1.
	syl	sun+ward
	pron	<1s^nw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving towards the sun.
sunward	2.
	syl	sun+ward
	pron	<1s^nw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {sunwards}.
sunward	alt
	head	sunwards
	or	sunwards
	syl	sun+ward
	pos	adv.
sunwards	0.
	or	sunward
	syl	sun+wards
	pron	<1s^nw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards the sun.
sunwise	0.
	syl	sun+wise
	pron	<1s^n2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	moving in the same direction as the sun; clockwise.
Sun Yat-sen	0.
	syl	Sun Yat-sen
	pron	<1sun> <1ja:t1sen>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1925, Chinese statesman, who was instrumental in the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty and was the first president of the Republic of China (1911). He reorganized the Kuomintang.
suo jure	ety	Latin
suo jure	0.
	syl	su:o ju:re
	pron	<1su:*u> <1Ju*ri>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	in one's own right.
suo loco	ety	Latin
suo loco	0.
	syl	su:o lo:co
	pron	<1su:*u> <1lok*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	in a person or thing's own or rightful place.
Suomi	0.
	syl	Su:o+mi
	pron	<1sucmi>
	pos	n.
	def	the Finnish name for {Finland}.
sup	ety	C13: from Old French soper; see #7sup %2
sups	infl
	head	sup
	syl	sups
	pos	s^p; vb.
supping	infl
	head	sup
	syl	sup+ping
	pos	s^p; vb.
supped	infl
	head	sup
	syl	supped.
	pos	s^p; vb.
sup	H1.1.
	syl	sup
	pos	s^p; vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to have supper.
sup	H1.2.
	syl	sup
	pos	s^p; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to provide with supper.
sup	ety	Old English s*_upan; related to Old High German s*_ufan, German saufen; see also #7sup %1 |&670|
sups	infl
	head	sup
	syl	sups
	pos	s^p; vb.
supping	infl
	head	sup
	syl	sup+ping
	pos	s^p; vb.
supped	infl
	head	sup
	syl	supped.
	pos	s^p; vb.
sup	H2.1.
	syl	sup
	pos	s^p; vb.
	def	to partake of (liquid) by swallowing a little at a time.
sup	H2.2.
	syl	sup
	pos	s^p; vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to drink.
sup	H2.3.
	syl	sup
	pos	n.
	def	a sip.
sup	ety	from Latin supra 
sup	1.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	above.
sup	2.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	superior.
sup	3.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	superlative.
sup	4.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	supine (noun).
sup	5.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	supplement.
sup	6.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	supplementary.
sup	7.
	syl	sup.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	supply.
super	ety	from Latin: above
super	1.a.
	syl	su+per
	pron	<1su:p*>, <1sju:p*>
	pos	adj.
	def	outstanding; superfine; superb.
super	1.b.
	syl	su+per
	pron	<1su:p*>, <1sju:p*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	superstar.
super	2.a.
	syl	su+per
	pron	<1su:p*>, <1sju:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of superior quality, size, etc.
super	2.b.
	syl	su+per
	pron	<1su:p*>, <1sju:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	such quality, etc. {~}
super	3.
	syl	su+per
	pron	<1su:p*>, <1sju:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	good&! excellent&!
super	1.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	superintendent.
super	2.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	superfine.
super	3.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	superior.
super	4.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	supernumerary.
super	5.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	supervisor.
super	6.a.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	superphosphate.
super	6.b.
	syl	super.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	superannuation benefits.
super-	ety	from Latin super above
super-	1.
	syl	su:per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	placed above or over.
	exam	1	superscript.
super-	2.
	syl	su:per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	of greater size, extent, quality, etc..
	exam	1	supermarket.
super-	3.
	syl	su:per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	beyond a standard or norm; exceeding or exceedingly.
	exam	1	supersonic.
super-	4.
	syl	su:per-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating that a chemical compound contains a specified element in a higher proportion than usual.
	exam	1	superoxide.
superable	ety	C17: from Latin super*_abilis, from super*_are to overcome
superable	0.
	syl	su:per+a:ble
	pron	<1su:p*r*bL>, <-pr*bL>, <1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be sur?!mounted or overcome.
superability	sub
	head	superable
	or	superableness
	syl	su:per+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
superableness	sub
	head	superable
	or	superability
	syl	su:per+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
superably	sub
	head	superable
	syl	su:per+a:bly
	pos	adv.
superabound	1.
	syl	su:per+a:bound
	pron	<2su:p*r*1baund>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to abound abnormally; be in surplus.
superabound	2.
	syl	su:per+a:bound
	pron	<2su:p*r*1baund>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to be more abundant than (something else). &- {su@.per@.a+bun+dant} (@!su$:p$$r$$#!b^nd$$nt, @!sju$:-)
superadd	0.
	syl	su:per+add
	pron	<2su:p*r1@d>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add (something) to something that has already been added; add as extra.
superaddition	sub
	head	superadd
	syl	su:per+ad+1di+tion
	pos	n.
superadditional	sub
	head	superadd
	syl	su:per+ad+1di+tion+al
	pos	adj.
superaltar	0.
	syl	sup:er+al:tar
	pron	<1su:p*2c:lt*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a consecrated portable stone slab for use on an unconsecrated altar.
superannuate	1.
	syl	su:per+an+nu+ate
	pron	<2su:p*r1@nju2At>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pension off.
superannuate	2.
	syl	su:per+an+nu+ate
	pron	<2su:p*r1@nju2At>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discard as obsolete or old-fashioned.
superannuated	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin superann*_atus aged more than one year, from Latin #7super -#7+ annus a year
superannuated	1.
	syl	su:per+an+nu+at+ed
	pron	<2su:p*r1@nju2Atid>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	dis?!charged, esp. with a pension, owing to age or illness.
superannuated	2.
	syl	su:per+an+nu+at+ed
	pron	<2su:p*r1@nju2Atid>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	too old to serve usefully.
superannuated	3.
	syl	su:per+an+nu+at+ed
	pron	<2su:p*r1@nju2Atid>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	obsolete.
superannuation	1.a.
	syl	su:per+an+nu:a+tion
	pron	<2su:p*r2@nju1AS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the amount deducted regularly from employees' incomes in a contributory pension scheme.
superannuation	1.b.
	syl	su:per+an+nu:a+tion
	pron	<2su:p*r2@nju1AS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the pension finally paid to such employees.
superannuation	2.
	syl	su:per+an+nu:a+tion
	pron	<2su:p*r2@nju1AS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of superannuating or the condition of being superannuated.
superb	ety	C16: from Old French superbe, from Latin superbus distinguished, from super above
superb	1.
	syl	su+perb
	pron	<su1pR:b>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	def	surpassingly good; excellent.
	exam	1	a superb actor.
superb	2.
	syl	su+perb
	pron	<su1pR:b>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	def	majestic or imposing.
	exam	1	a superb mansion.
superb	3.
	syl	su+perb
	pron	<su1pR:b>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	def	magnificently rich; luxurious.
	exam	1	the jubilee was celebrated with a superb banquet.
superbly	sub
	head	superb
	syl	su+1perb+ly
	pos	adv.
superbness	sub
	head	superb
	syl	su+1perb+ness
	pos	n.
superbazar	alt
	head	superbazaar
	or	superbazaar
	syl	su:per+ba+zar
	pron	<1su:p*b*1za:>
	pos	n.
superbazaar	0.
	or	superbazar
	syl	su:per+ba+zaar
	pron	<1su:p*b*1za:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a large department store or supermarket, esp. one set up as a cooperative store by the government.
supercalender	1.
	syl	su:per+cal+en+der
	pron	<2su:p*1k@l*nd*>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a calender with a number of rollers that gives a high gloss to paper.
supercalender	2.
	syl	su:per+cal+en+der
	pron	<2su:p*1k@l*nd*>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce a glossy finish on (paper) by pressing in a supercalender.
supercalendered	sub
	head	supercalender
	syl	su:per+1cal+en+dered
	pos	adj.
supercargo	ety	C17: changed from Spanish sobrecargo, from sobre over (from Latin #7super) +cargo #7cargo 
supercargoes	infl
	head	supercargo
	syl	su:per+car+goes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
supercargo	0.
	syl	su:per+car+go
	pron	<2su:p*1ka:g*u>, <2sju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer on a merchant ship who supervises commercial matters and is in charge of the cargo.
supercharge	1.
	syl	su:per+charge
	pron	<1su:p*2Ca:J>, <1sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the intake pressure of (an internal-combustion engine) with a supercharger; boost.
supercharge	2.
	syl	su:per+charge
	pron	<1su:p*2Ca:J>, <1sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge (the atmosphere, a remark, etc.) with an excess amount of (tension, emotion, etc.).
supercharge	3.
	syl	su:per+charge
	pron	<1su:p*2Ca:J>, <1sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply pressure to (a fluid); pressurize.
supercharger	0.
	syl	su:per+char+ger
	pron	<1su:p*2Ca:J*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a device, usually a fan or compressor, that increases the mass of air drawn into an internal-combustion engine by raising the intake pressure. Also called: {blower, booster}.
superciliary	ety	C18: from New Latin superciliaris, from Latin supercilium, from #7super -#7+ cilium eyelid
superciliary	0.
	syl	su:per+cil:i+ar:y
	pron	<2su:p*1sili*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or situated over the eyebrow or a corresponding region in lower animals.
supercilious	ety	C16: from Latin supercili*_osus, from supercilium eyebrow; see #7superciliary 
supercilious	0.
	syl	su:per+cil:i+ous
	pron	<2su:p*1sili*s>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying arrogant pride, scorn, or indifference.
superciliously	sub
	head	supercilious
	syl	su:per+1cil:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
superciliousness	sub
	head	supercilious
	syl	su:per+1cil:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
superclass	0.
	syl	su:per+class
	pron	<1su:p*2kla:s>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a subphylum.
supercolumnar	1.
	syl	su:per+co+lum+nar
	pron	<2su:p*k*1l^mn*>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having one colonnade above another.
supercolumnar	2.
	syl	su:per+co+lum+nar
	pron	<2su:p*k*1l^mn*>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	placed above a colonnade or a column. &- {@!sup@.er+col+@!um+ni@.#!a+tion}
superconductivity	0.
	syl	su:per+con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*2kond^k1tiviti>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Phys?!ics.
	def	the property of certain substances that have almost no electrical resistance at temperatures close to absolute zero. The effect has been used in making powerful electromagnets.
superconduction	sub
	head	superconductivity
	syl	su:per+con+duc+tion
	pron	<2su:p*k*n1d^kS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
superconductive	sub
	head	superconductivity
	or	superconducting
	syl	su:per+con+1duc+tive
	pos	adj.
superconducting	sub
	head	superconductivity
	or	superconductive
	syl	su:per+con+1duct+ing
	pos	adj.
superconductor	sub
	head	superconductivity
	syl	su:per+con+1duc+tor
	pos	n.
supercool	0.
	syl	su:per+cool
	pron	<2su:p*1ku:l>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to cool or be cooled without freezing or crystallization to a temperature below that at which freezing or crystallization should occur. Supercooled liquids are not in equilibrium.
superdense theory	0.
	syl	su+per+dense the:o+ry
	pron	<2su:p*1dens>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another name for the {big bang theory}.
superdominant	0.
	syl	su:per+dom:i+nant
	pron	<2su:p*1domin*nt>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {submediant}.
super-duper	0.
	syl	su:per-du:per
	pron	<1su:p*1du:p*>, <1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely pleasing, impressive, etc.: often used as an exclamation.
superegos	infl
	head	superego
	syl	su:per+e:gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superego	0.
	syl	su:per+e:go
	pron	<2su:p*1Eg*u>, <-1eg*u>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	that part of the unconscious mind that acts as a conscience for the ego, developing mainly from the relationship between a child and his parents. See also {id, ego}.
superelevation	1.
	syl	su:per+el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2su:p*2eli1vAS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {bank%2} (sense 7)}.
superelevation	2.
	syl	su:per+el+e:va+tion
	pron	<2su:p*2eli1vAS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the heights of the sides of a road or railway track on a bend.
supereminent	0.
	syl	su:per+em:i+nent
	pron	<2su:p*r1emin*nt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of distinction, dignity, or rank superior to that of others; pre-eminent.
supereminence	sub
	head	supereminent
	syl	su:per+1em:i+nence
	pos	n.
supereminently	sub
	head	supereminent
	syl	su:per+1em:i+nent+ly
	pos	adv.
supererogate	ety	C16: from Late Latin super*_erog*_are to spend over and above, from Latin #7super -#7+ *_erog*_are to pay out
supererogate	0.
	syl	su:per+er:o+gate
	pron	<2su:p*r1er*2gAt>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to do or perform more than is required.
supererogator	sub
	head	supererogate
	syl	su:per+1er:o+2ga+tor
	pos	n.
supererogation	1.
	syl	su:per+er:o+ga+tion
	pron	<2su:p*r2er*1gAS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the per?!formance of work in excess of that required or expected.
supererogation	2.
	syl	su:per+er:o+ga+tion
	pron	<2su:p*r2er*1gAS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	supererogatory prayers, devotions, etc.
supererogatory	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin super*_erog*_at*_orius; see #7supererogate 
supererogatory	1.
	syl	su:per+e:rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<2su:p*re1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	performed to an extent exceeding that required or expected.
supererogatory	2.
	syl	su:per+e:rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<2su:p*re1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding what is needed; superfluous.
supererogatory	3.
	syl	su:per+e:rog:a+to:ry
	pron	<2su:p*re1rog*t*ri>, <-tri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	of, characterizing, or relating to prayers, good works, etc., per?!formed over and above those prescribed as obligatory.
supererogatorily	sub
	head	supererogatory
	syl	su:per+e:1rog:a+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
superfamilies	infl
	head	superfamily
	syl	su:per+fam:i+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superfamily	0.
	syl	su:per+fam:i+ly
	pron	<1su:p*2f@mili>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a suborder.
superfecundation	0.
	syl	su:per+fe+cun+da+tion
	pron	<2su:p*2fEk*n1dAS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the fertilization of two or more ova, produced during the same menstrual cycle, by sperm ejaculated during two or more acts of sexual intercourse.
superfemale	0.
	syl	su:per+fe+male
	pron	<1su:p*2fEmAl>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {metafemale}.
superfetation	ety	C17 superfetate, from Latin superf*_et*_are to fertilize when already pregnant, from #7super -#7+ f*_et*_are to impregnate, from f*_etus offspring
superfetation	0.
	syl	su:per+fe+ta+tion
	pron	<2su:p*fE1tAS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the presence in the uterus of two fetuses developing from ova fertilized at different times.
superfetate	sub
	head	superfetation
	syl	su:per+fe+tate
	pron	<2su:p*1fEtAt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
superficial	ety	C14: from Late Latin superfici*_alis of the surface, from Latin #7superficies 
superficial	1.
	syl	su:per+fi+cial
	pron	<2su:p*1fiS*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, being near, or forming the surface.
	exam	1	superficial bruising.
superficial	2.
	syl	su:per+fi+cial
	pron	<2su:p*1fiS*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying a lack of thoroughness or care.
	exam	1	a superficial inspection.
superficial	3.
	syl	su:per+fi+cial
	pron	<2su:p*1fiS*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	only outwardly apparent rather than genuine or actual.
	exam	1	the similarity was merely superficial.
superficial	4.
	syl	su:per+fi+cial
	pron	<2su:p*1fiS*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of little substance or significance; trivial.
	exam	1	superficial differences.
superficial	5.
	syl	su:per+fi+cial
	pron	<2su:p*1fiS*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking originality or profundity.
	exam	1	the film's plot was quite superficial.
superficial	6.
	syl	su:per+fi+cial
	pron	<2su:p*1fiS*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of measurements
	def	involving only the surface area.
superficiality	sub
	head	superficial
	or	superficialness
	syl	su:per+fi+ci+al+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*2fiSi1@liti>
	pos	n.
superficialness	sub
	head	superficial
	or	superficiality
	syl	su:per+1fi+cial+ness
	pos	n.
superficially	sub
	head	superficial
	syl	su:per+1fi+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
superficies	ety	C16: from Latin: upper side, from #7super -#7+ faci*_es face
superficies	infl
	syl	su:per+fi+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superficies	1.
	syl	su:per+fi+cies
	pron	<2su:p*1fiSEz>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a surface or outer face.
superficies	2.
	syl	su:per+fi+cies
	pron	<2su:p*1fiSEz>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the outward form of a thing.
superfine	1.
	syl	su:per+fine
	pron	<2su:p*1fIn>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of exceptional fineness or quality.
superfine	2.
	syl	su:per+fine
	pron	<2su:p*1fIn>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively refined.
superfineness	sub
	head	superfine
	syl	su:per+1fine+ness
	pos	n.
superfix	0.
	syl	su:per+fix
	pron	<1su:p*2fiks>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a suprasegmental feature distinguishing the meaning or grammatical function of one word or phrase from that of another, as stress does for example between the noun and the verb
superfluid	1.
	syl	su:per+flu:id
	pron	<2su:p*1flu:id>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a fluid in a state characterized by a very low viscosity, high thermal conductivity, high capillarity, etc. The only known example is that of liquid helium at temperatures close to absolute zero.
superfluid	2.
	syl	su:per+flu:id
	pron	<2su:p*1flu:id>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	being or relating to a superfluid.
superfluidity	0.
	syl	su:per+flu+id+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*flu:1iditi>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the state of being or property of becoming a superfluid.
superfluity	ety	C14: from Old French superfluit*'e, via Late Latin from Latin superfluus #7superfluous 
superfluity	1.
	syl	su:per+flu+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*1flu:iti>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being superfluous.
superfluity	2.
	syl	su:per+flu+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*1flu:iti>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or thing that is in excess of what is needed.
superfluity	3.
	syl	su:per+flu+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*1flu:iti>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that is not needed.
superfluous	ety	C15: from Latin superfluus overflowing, from #7super -#7+ fluere to flow
superfluous	1.
	syl	su:per+flu+ous
	pron	<su:1pR:flu*s>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding what is sufficient or required.
superfluous	2.
	syl	su:per+flu+ous
	pron	<su:1pR:flu*s>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	not necessary or relevant; uncalled for.
superfluous	3.
	syl	su:per+flu+ous
	pron	<su:1pR:flu*s>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	extravagant in expenditure or oversupplied with possessions.
superfluously	sub
	head	superfluous
	syl	su:1per+flu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
superfluousness	sub
	head	superfluous
	syl	su:1per+flu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
superfuse	ety	C17: from Latin superf*_usus poured over, from superfundere, from #7super -#7+ fundere to pour
superfuse	0.
	syl	su:per+fuse
	pron	<2su:p*1fju:z>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pour or be poured so as to cover something.
superfusion	sub
	head	superfuse
	syl	su:per+1fu+sion
	pos	n.
supergiant	0.
	syl	su:per+gi+ant
	pron	<1su:p*2JI*nt>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of ex?!tremely bright stars, such as Betelgeuse, which have expanded to a diameter hundreds or thousands of times greater than that of the sun and have an extremely low mean density. Compare { {giant} star, white dwarf}.
superglacial	0.
	syl	su:per+gla+ci:al
	pron	<2su:p*1glAsi*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	on or originating from the surface of a glacier.
superheat	1.
	syl	su:per+heat
	pron	<2su:p*1hEt>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (a vapour, esp. steam) to a temperature above its saturation point for a given pressure.
superheat	2.
	syl	su:per+heat
	pron	<2su:p*1hEt>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (a liquid) to a temperature above its boiling point without boiling occurring.
superheat	3.
	syl	su:per+heat
	pron	<2su:p*1hEt>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat excessively; overheat.
superheater	sub
	head	superheat
	syl	su:per+1heat+er
	pos	n.
superheroes	infl
	head	superhero
	syl	su:per+he+roes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superhero	0.
	syl	su:per+he+ro
	pron	<1su:p*2hi*r*u>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various comic-strip characters with superhuman abilities or magical powers, wearing a distinctive costume, and fighting against evil.
superhet	0.
	syl	su:per+het
	pron	<1su:p*2het>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	See {superheterodyne receiver}.
superheterodyne receiver	ety	C20: from #7super (#7sonic) #7+heterodyne 
superheterodyne receiver	0.
	syl	su:per+het+er:o+dyne re+ceiv+er
	pron	<2su:p*1het*r*2dIn>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a radio receiver that combines two radio-frequency signals by heterodyne action, to produce a signal above the audible frequency limit. This signal is amplified and demodulated to give the desired audio-frequency signal. Sometimes shortened to {superhet}.
superhigh frequency	0.
	syl	su:per+high fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1su:p*2hI>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency band or radio frequency lying between 30000 and 3000 megahertz. Abbrev.: {SHF}.
superhighway	0.
	syl	su:per+high+way
	pron	<1su:p*2hIwA>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a fast dual-carriageway road.
superhuman	1.
	syl	su:per+hu+man
	pron	<2su:p*1hju:m*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	having powers above and beyond those of mankind.
superhuman	2.
	syl	su:per+hu+man
	pron	<2su:p*1hju:m*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding normal human ability or experience.
superhumanity	sub
	head	superhuman
	or	superhumanness
	syl	su:per+hu+1man+i:ty
	pos	n.
superhumanness	sub
	head	superhuman
	or	superhumanity
	syl	su:per+1hu+man+ness
	pos	n.
superhumanly	sub
	head	superhuman
	syl	su:per+1hu+man+ly
	pos	adv.
superhumeral	ety	C17: from Late Latin superhumer*_ale; see #7super-, humeral 
superhumeral	0.
	syl	su:per+hum+e:ral
	pron	<2su:p*1hju:m*r*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	an ecclesiastical vestment worn over the shoulders.
superimpose	1.
	syl	su:per+im+pose
	pron	<2su:p*rim1p*uz>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set or place on or over something else.
superimpose	2.
	syl	su:per+im+pose
	pron	<2su:p*rim1p*uz>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or upon
	def	to add (to).
superimposition	sub
	head	superimpose
	syl	su:per+2im+po+1si+tion
	pos	n.
superincumbent	1.
	syl	su:per+in+cum+bent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1k^mb*nt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	lying or being on top of something else.
superincumbent	2.
	syl	su:per+in+cum+bent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1k^mb*nt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or suspended above; overhanging.
superincumbence	sub
	head	superincumbent
	or	superincumbency
	syl	su:per+in+1cum+bence
	pos	n.
superincumbency	sub
	head	superincumbent
	or	superincumbence
	syl	su:per+in+1cum+ben+cy
	pos	n.
superincumbently	sub
	head	superincumbent
	syl	su:per+in+1cum+bent+ly
	pos	adv.
superinduce	0.
	syl	su:per+in+duce
	pron	<2su:p*rin1dju:s>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce as an additional feature, factor, etc.
superinducement	sub
	head	superinduce
	syl	su:per+in+1duce+ment
	pos	n.
superinduction	sub
	head	superinduce
	syl	su:per+in+duc+tion
	pron	<2su:p*rin1d^kS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
superintend	ety	C17: from Church Latin superintendere, from Latin #7super -#7+ intendere to give attention to &- @!su@.per+in+#!tend+ence n.
superintend	0.
	syl	su:per+in+tend
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	def	to undertake the direction or supervision (of); manage.
superintendencies	infl
	head	superintendency
	syl	su:per+in+tend+en+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superintendency	1.
	syl	su:per+in+tend+en+cy
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nsi>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the office or jurisdiction of a superintendent.
superintendency	2.
	syl	su:per+in+tend+en+cy
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nsi>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a district under the jurisdiction of a superintendent.
superintendent	ety	C16: from Church Latin superintendens overseeing
superintendent	1.
	syl	su:per+in+ten+dent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nt>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who directs and manages an organization, office, etc.
superintendent	2.
	syl	su:per+in+ten+dent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nt>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a senior police officer higher in rank than an inspector but lower than a chief superintendent.
superintendent	3.
	syl	su:per+in+ten+dent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nt>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the head of a police department.
superintendent	4.
	syl	su:per+in+ten+dent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nt>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a caretaker. {~}
superintendent	5.
	syl	su:per+in+ten+dent
	pron	<2su:p*rin1tend*nt>, <2su:prin->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to supervision; superintend?!ing.
superior	ety	C14: from Latin, from superus placed above, from super above
superior	1.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	greater in quality, quantity, etc.
superior	2.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of high or extraordinary worth, merit, etc.
superior	3.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	higher in rank or status.
	exam	1	a superior tribunal.
superior	4.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying a conscious sense of being above or better than others; supercilious.
superior	5.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	often postpositive; foll. by to
	def	not susceptible (to) or influ?!enced (by).
superior	6.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	placed higher up; situated further from the base.
superior	7.a.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a planet
	def	having an orbit further from the sun than the orbit of the earth.
superior	7.b.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a conjunction
	def	occurring when the sun lies between the earth and an inferior planet.
superior	8.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant ovary
	def	situated above the calyx and other floral parts.
superior	9.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of one part in relation to another
	def	situated above or higher.
superior	10.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of a character
	def	written or printed above the line; superscript.
superior	11.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of greater rank or quality.
superior	12.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a character set in a superior position.
superior	13.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the head of a community in a religious order.
superioress	sub
	head	superior
	syl	su+1pe:ri+or+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
superiorly	sub
	head	superior
	syl	su+1pe:ri+or+ly
	pos	adv.
Lake	infl
	head	Superior
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Superior	0.
	syl	Su+pe:ri+or
	pron	<su:1pi*ri*>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in the N central U.S. and S Canada: one of the largest freshwater lakes in the world and westernmost of the Great Lakes. Area: 82362 sq. km (31800 sq. miles).
superior court	1.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or court
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a higher court not subject to control by any other court except by way of appeal. See also {Supreme Court of Judicature}.
superior court	2.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or court
	pos	n.
	usage	U.S. in several states
	def	a court of general jurisdiction ranking above the inferior courts and below courts of last resort.
superiority complex	0.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or+i:ty com+plex
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inflated estimate of one's own merit, usually manifested in arrogance.
superior planet	0.
	syl	su+pe:ri+or plan+et
	pos	n.
	def	any of the six planets (Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto) whose orbit lies outside that of the earth.
superjacent	ety	C17: from Late Latin superjac*_ere, from Latin #7super -#7+ jac*_ere to lie
superjacent	0.
	syl	su:per+ja+cent
	pron	<2su:p*1JAsNt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	lying immediately above or upon.
superl	0.
	syl	superl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	superlative.
superlative	ety	C14: from Old French superlatif, via Late Latin from Latin superl*_atus extravagant, from superferre to carry beyond, from #7super -#7+ ferre to bear
superlative	1.
	syl	su:per+la+tive
	pron	<su:1pR:l*tiv>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of outstanding quality, degree, etc.; supreme.
superlative	2.
	syl	su:per+la+tive
	pron	<su:1pR:l*tiv>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting the form of an adjective or adverb that expresses the highest or a very high degree of quality. In English the superlative degree is usually marked by the suffix or the word as in or Compare { {positive} (sense 10)}, { {comparative} (sense 3)}.
superlative	3.
	syl	su:per+la+tive
	pron	<su:1pR:l*tiv>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of language or style
	def	excessive; exaggerated.
superlative	4.
	syl	su:per+la+tive
	pron	<su:1pR:l*tiv>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that excels all others or is of the highest quality.
superlative	5.
	syl	su:per+la+tive
	pron	<su:1pR:l*tiv>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the superlative form of an adjective.
superlative	6.
	syl	su:per+la+tive
	pron	<su:1pR:l*tiv>, <sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the highest degree; peak.
superlatively	sub
	head	superlative
	syl	su:1per+la+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
superlativeness	sub
	head	superlative
	syl	su:1per+la+tive+ness
	pos	n.
superload	0.
	syl	su:per+load
	pron	<1su:p*2l*ud>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {live load}.
superlunar	0.
	syl	su:per+lun+ar
	pron	<2su:p*1lu:n*>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	situated beyond the moon; celestial.
superlunary	sub
	head	superlunar
	syl	super+1lun+ar:y
	pos	adj.
supermale	0.
	syl	su:per+male
	pron	<1su:p*2mAl>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {metamale}.
supermen	infl
	head	superman
	syl	su:per+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superman	1.
	syl	su:per+man
	pron	<1su:p*2m@n>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Nietzsche
	def	an ideal man who through personal integrity and creative ability would rise above good and evil and who represents the goal of human evolution.
superman	2.
	syl	su:per+man
	pron	<1su:p*2m@n>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	any man of apparently superhuman powers.
supermarket	0.
	syl	su:per+mar+ket
	pron	<1su:p*2ma:kit>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a large self-service store retailing food and household supplies.
supermundane	0.
	syl	su:per+mun+dane
	pron	<2su:p*1m^ndAn>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to what is elevated above earthly things.
supernal	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin supern*_alis, from Latin supernus that is on high, from super above
supernal	1.
	syl	su:per+nal
	pron	<su:1pR:nL>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of or from the world of the divine; celestial.
supernal	2.
	syl	su:per+nal
	pron	<su:1pR:nL>, <sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of or emanating from above or from the sky.
supernally	sub
	head	supernal
	syl	su:1per+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
supernatant	ety	C17: from Latin supernat*_are to float, from #7super -#7+ nat*_are to swim
supernatant	1.
	syl	su:per+na+tant
	pron	<2su:p*1nAtNt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	floating on the surface or over something.
supernatant	2.
	syl	su:per+na+tant
	pron	<2su:p*1nAtNt>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a liquid
	def	lying above a sediment or settled precipitate.
supernatation	sub
	head	supernatant
	syl	su:per+na+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
supernational	0.
	syl	su:per+na+tion+al
	pron	<2su:p*1n@SnL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	a less com?!mon word for {supranational}.
supernationalism	sub
	head	supernational
	syl	su:per+1na+tion+al+ism
	pos	n.
supernationalist	sub
	head	supernational
	syl	su:per+1na+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
supernationally	sub
	head	supernational
	syl	su:per+1na+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
supernatural	1.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*l>, <-1n@C*r*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to things that cannot be explained according to natural laws.
supernatural	2.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*l>, <-1n@C*r*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or caused by or as if by a god; miraculous.
supernatural	3.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*l>, <-1n@C*r*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or ascribed to occult beings.
supernatural	4.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*l>, <-1n@C*r*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding the ordinary; abnormal.
supernathe	5.
	head	supernatural
	syl	su:per+nathe.
	def	supernatural forces, occurrences, and beings collectively or their realm.
supernaturally	sub
	head	supernatural
	syl	su:per+1nat:u+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
supernaturalness	sub
	head	supernatural
	syl	su:per+1nat:u+ral+ness
	pos	n.
supernaturalism	1.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*liz*m>, <-1n@C*r*->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being supernatural.
supernaturalism	2.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*liz*m>, <-1n@C*r*->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a supernatural agency, the effects of which are felt to be apparent in this world.
supernaturalism	3.
	syl	su:per+nat:u+ral+ism
	pron	<2su:p*1n@Cr*liz*m>, <-1n@C*r*->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	belief in supernatural forces or agencies as producing effects in this world.
supernaturalist	sub
	head	supernaturalism
	syl	su:per+1nat:u+ral+ist
	pos	n. adj.
supernaturalistic	sub
	head	supernaturalism
	syl	su:per+2nat:u+ral+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
supernormal	0.
	syl	su:per+nor+mal
	pron	<2su:p*1nc:m*l>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	greatly exceeding the normal.
supernormality	sub
	head	supernormal
	or	supernormalness
	syl	su:per+nor+mal+i:ty
	pron	<2su:p*nc:1m@liti>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
supernormalness	sub
	head	supernormal
	or	supernormality
	syl	su:per+1nor+mal+ness
	pos	n.
supernormally	sub
	head	supernormal
	syl	su:per+1nor+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
supernovae	infl
	head	supernova
	or	supernovas
	syl	su:per+no+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
supernovas	infl
	head	supernova
	or	supernovae
	syl	su:per+no+vas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
supernova	0.
	syl	su:per+no+va
	pron	<2su:p*1n*uv*>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a star that explodes catastrophically due to instabilities following the exhaustion of its nuclear fuel, becoming for a few days up to one hundred million times brighter than the sun. The expanding shell of debris (the {supernova remnant}) creates a nebula that radiates radio waves, x-rays, and light, for hundreds or thousands of years. Compare {nova}.
supernumerary	ety	C17: from Late Latin supernumer*_arius, from Latin #7super -#7+ numerus number
supernumerary	1.
	syl	su:per+nu+mer+ar:y
	pron	<2su:p*1nju:m*r*ri>, <-1nju:mr*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding a regular or proper number; extra.
supernumerary	2.
	syl	su:per+nu+mer+ar:y
	pron	<2su:p*1nju:m*r*ri>, <-1nju:mr*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning as a substitute or assistant with regard to a regular body or staff. {~} {+ar@.ies}.
supernumerary	3.
	syl	su:per+nu+mer+ar:y
	pron	<2su:p*1nju:m*r*ri>, <-1nju:mr*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	a person or thing that exceeds the normal, required, or regular number.
supernumerary	4.
	syl	su:per+nu+mer+ar:y
	pron	<2su:p*1nju:m*r*ri>, <-1nju:mr*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	a person who functions as a substitute or assistant.
supernumerary	5.
	syl	su:per+nu+mer+ar:y
	pron	<2su:p*1nju:m*r*ri>, <-1nju:mr*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	an actor who has no lines, esp. a nonprofessional one.
superorder	0.
	syl	su:per+or+der
	pron	<1su:p*2c:d*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a subclass.
superordinate	1.
	syl	su:per+or+di+nate
	pron	<2su:p*r1c:d*nit>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of higher status or condition.
superordinate	2.
	syl	su:per+or+di+nate
	pron	<2su:p*r1c:d*nit>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	bearing the relation of a universal proposition to a particular proposition in which the terms are the same.
superordinate	3.
	syl	su:per+or+di+nate
	pron	<2su:p*r1c:dinit>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is superordinate.
superordinate	4.
	syl	su:per+or+di+nate
	pron	<2su:p*r1c:di2nAt>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make superordinate.
superorganic	0.
	syl	su:per+or+gan+ic
	pron	<2su:p*rc:1g@nik>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Sociol. no longer widely used
	def	relating to those aspects of a culture that are conceived@T as@T being@T superior @T to@T the @T individual@T members@T of the society.
superorganicism	sub
	head	superorganic
	syl	su:per+or+1gan:i+cism
	pos	n.
superorganicist	sub
	head	superorganic
	syl	su:per+or+1gan:i+cist
	pos	n.
superoxide	0.
	syl	su:per+ox+ide
	pron	<2su:p*r1oksId>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain metal oxides that contain the O%#-@b\2 ion.
	exam	1	potassium superoxide, KO\2.
superphosphate	1.
	syl	su:per+phos+phate
	pron	<2su:p*1fosfAt>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of the diacid calcium salt of orthophosphoric acid Ca(H\2PO\4)\2 with calcium sulphate and small quantities of other phosphates: used as a fertilizer.
superphosphate	2.
	syl	su:per+phos+phate
	pron	<2su:p*1fosfAt>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of phosphoric acid formed by incompletely replacing its acidic hydrogen atoms; acid phosphate; hydrogen phosphate.
superphysical	0.
	syl	su:per+phys:i+cal
	pron	<2su:p*1fizikL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	not explained by the known physical laws and phenomena; supernatural.
superpose	ety	C19: from French superposer, from Latin superp*_onere, from #7super -#7+ p*_onere to place
superpose	1.
	syl	su:per+pose
	pron	<2su:p*1p*uz>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Geom.
	def	to place (one figure) upon another so that their perimeters coincide.
superpose	2.
	syl	su:per+pose
	pron	<2su:p*1p*uz>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for { {superimpose} (sense 1)}.
superposable	sub
	head	superpose
	syl	su:per+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
superposition	1.
	syl	su:per+po+si+tion
	pron	<2su:p*p*1ziS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of superposing or state of being superposed.
superposition	2.
	syl	su:per+po+si+tion
	pron	<2su:p*p*1ziS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the principle that in a series of stratified sedimentary rocks the lowest strata are the oldest.
superpower	1.
	syl	su:per+pow+er
	pron	<1su:p*2pau*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely powerful state, such as the U.S.
superpower	2.
	syl	su:per+pow+er
	pron	<1su:p*2pau*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	extremely high power, esp. electrical or mechanical.
superpowered	sub
	head	superpower
	syl	su:per+2pow+ered
	pos	adj.
supersaturated	1.
	syl	su:per+sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<2su:p*1s@C*2rAtid>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solution
	def	containing more solute than a saturated solution and therefore not in equilibrium.
supersaturated	2.
	syl	su:per+sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<2su:p*1s@C*2rAtid>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vapour
	def	containing more material than a saturated vapour and therefore not in equilibrium. &- {@!su@.per+@!sat@.u+#!ra+tion}
superscribe	ety	C16: from Latin superscr*_ibere, from #7super -#7+ scr*_ibere to write
superscribe	0.
	syl	su:per+scribe
	pron	<2su:p*1skrIb>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write (an inscription, name, etc.) above, on top of, or outside.
superscript	ety	C16: from Latin superscriptus; see #7superscribe 
superscript	1.
	syl	su:per+script
	pron	<1su:p*2skript>, <1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of a character
	def	written or printed above the line; superior. Compare {subscript}.
superscript	2.
	syl	su:per+script
	pron	<1su:p*2skript>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a superscript or superior character.
superscript	3.
	syl	su:per+script
	pron	<1su:p*2skript>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a superscription on a document, letter, etc.
superscription	1.
	syl	su:per+scrip+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1skripS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of superscribing.
superscription	2.
	syl	su:per+scrip+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1skripS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a superscribed title, address, etc.
superscription	3.
	syl	su:per+scrip+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1skripS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol (R#800811) at the head of a medical prescription, which stands for the Latin word (take).
supersede	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin supersed*_ere to sit above, from #7super -#7+ sed*_ere to sit
supersede	1.
	syl	su:per+sede
	pron	<2su:p*1sEd>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the place of (something old-fashioned or less appropriate); supplant.
supersede	2.
	syl	su:per+sede
	pron	<2su:p*1sEd>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replace in function, office, etc.; succeed.
supersede	3.
	syl	su:per+sede
	pron	<2su:p*1sEd>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discard or set aside or cause to be set aside as obsolete or inferior.
supersedable	sub
	head	supersede
	syl	su:per+1sed+a:ble
	pos	adj.
superseder	sub
	head	supersede
	syl	su:per+1sed+er
	pos	n.
supersedure	sub
	head	supersede
	syl	su:per+se+dure
	pron	<2su:p*1sEJ*>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
supersensory	alt
	head	supersensible
	or	supersensible
	syl	su:per+sen+so:ry
	pron	<2su:p*1sens*ri>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
supersensible	0.
	or	supersensory
	syl	su:per+sen+si:ble
	pron	<2su:p*1sensibL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	imperceptible to or beyond reach of the senses.
supersensibly	sub
	head	supersensible
	syl	su:per+1sen+si:bly
	pos	adv.
supersex	0.
	syl	su:per+sex
	pron	<1su:p*2seks>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a sterile organism in which the ratio between the sex chromosomes is disturbed. See {metafemale, metamale}.
supersonic	0.
	syl	su:per+son+ic
	pron	<2su:p*1sonik>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	being, having, or capable of reaching a velocity in excess of the velocity of sound.
	exam	1	supersonic aircraft.
supersonically	sub
	head	supersonic
	syl	su:per+1son:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
supersonics	1.
	syl	su:per+son+ics
	pron	<2su:p*1soniks>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of supersonic motion.
supersonics	2.
	syl	su:per+son+ics
	pron	<2su:p*1soniks>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a less common name for {ultrasonics}.
superstar	0.
	syl	su:per+star
	pron	<1su:p*2sta:>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a popular singer, film star, etc., who is idolized by fans and elevated to a position of importance in the entertainment industry.
superstition	ety	C15: from Latin superstiti*_o dread of the supernatural, from superst*_are to stand still by something (as in amazement)
superstition	1.
	syl	su:per+sti+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1stiS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	irrational belief usually founded on ignorance or fear and characterized by obsessive reverence for omens, charms, etc.
superstition	2.
	syl	su:per+sti+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1stiS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a notion, act or ritual that derives from such belief.
superstition	3.
	syl	su:per+sti+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1stiS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	any irrational belief, esp. with regard to the unknown.
superstitious	1.
	syl	su:per+sti+tious
	pron	<2su:p*1stiS*s>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to believe in superstition.
superstitious	2.
	syl	su:per+sti+tious
	pron	<2su:p*1stiS*s>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to superstition.
superstitiously	sub
	head	superstitious
	syl	su:per+1sti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
superstitiousness	sub
	head	superstitious
	syl	su:per+1sti+tious+ness
	pos	n.
superstrata	infl
	head	superstratum
	or	superstratums
	syl	su:per+stra+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superstratums	infl
	head	superstratum
	or	superstrata
	syl	su:per+stra+tums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
superstratum	1.
	syl	su:per+stra+tum
	pron	<2su:p*1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a layer or stratum overlying another layer or similar structure.
superstratum	2.
	syl	su:per+stra+tum
	pron	<2su:p*1stra:t*m>, <-1strA->, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the language of a conquering or colonizing population as it supplants that of an indigenous population, as for example French and English in the West Indies. Compare { {substratum} (sense 8)}.
superstruct	0.
	syl	su:per+struct
	pron	<2su:p*1str^kt>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to erect upon a foundation or on top of another building or part.
superstructure	1.
	syl	su:per+struc+ture
	pron	<1su:p*2str^kC*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a building above its foundation.
superstructure	2.
	syl	su:per+struc+ture
	pron	<1su:p*2str^kC*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	any structure or concept erected on something else.
superstructure	3.
	syl	su:per+struc+ture
	pron	<1su:p*2str^kC*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any structure above the main deck of a ship with sides flush with the sides of the hull.
superstructure	4.
	syl	su:per+struc+ture
	pron	<1su:p*2str^kC*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a bridge supported by the piers and abutments.
superstructure	5.
	syl	su:per+struc+ture
	pron	<1su:p*2str^kC*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in Marxist theory
	def	an edifice of interdependent agencies of the state, including legal and political institutions and ideologies, each possessing some autonomy but remaining products of the dominant mode of economic production.
superstructural	sub
	head	superstructure
	syl	su:per+2struc+tur+al
	pos	adj.
supertanker	0.
	syl	su:per+tank+er
	pron	<1su:p*2t@Gk*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a large fast tanker of more than 75000 tons capacity.
supertax	0.
	syl	su:per+tax
	pron	<1su:p*2t@ks>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a tax levied in addition to the basic or normal tax, esp. a graduated surtax on incomes above a certain level.
supertonic	1.
	syl	su:per+ton+ic
	pron	<2su:p*1tonik>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the second degree of a major or minor scale.
supertonic	2.
	syl	su:per+ton+ic
	pron	<2su:p*1tonik>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a key or chord based on this.
supervene	ety	C17: from Latin superven*_ire to come upon, from #7super -#7+ ven*_ire to come
supervene	1.
	syl	su:per+vene
	pron	<2su:p*1vEn>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow closely; ensue.
supervene	2.
	syl	su:per+vene
	pron	<2su:p*1vEn>, <2sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to occur as an unexpected or extraneous development.
supervenience	sub
	head	supervene
	or	supervention
	syl	su:per+1ven:i+ence
	pron	<2su:p*1venS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
supervention	sub
	head	supervene
	or	supervenience
	syl	su:per+ven+tion
	pron	<2su:p*1venS*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
supervenient	sub
	head	supervene
	syl	su:per+1ven:i+ent
	pos	adj.
supervise	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin supervid*_ere, from Latin #7super -#7+ vid*_ere to see &- su@.per+vi+sion (@!su$:p$$#!v$I#f$$n, @!sju$:-) n.
supervise	1.
	syl	su:per+vise
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz>, <1sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct or oversee the performance or operation of.
supervise	2.
	syl	su:per+vise
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz>, <1sju:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to watch over so as to maintain order, etc.
supervisor	1.
	syl	su:per+vi+sor
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manages or supervises.
supervisor	2.
	syl	su:per+vi+sor
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in some British universities
	def	a tutor supervising the work, esp. research work, of a student.
supervisor	3.
	syl	su:per+vi+sor
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in some U.S. schools
	def	an administrator running a department of teachers.
supervisor	4.
	syl	su:per+vi+sor
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	usage	in some U.S. states
	def	the elected chief official of a township or other subdivision of a county.
supervisor	5.
	syl	su:per+vi+sor
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a spectator.
supervisorship	sub
	head	supervisor
	syl	su:per+2vi+sor+2ship
	pos	n.
supervisory	0.
	syl	su:per+vi+sory
	pron	<1su:p*2vIz*ri>, <1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or limited to supervision.
	exam	1	a supervisory capacity.
supinate	ety	C19: from Latin sup*_in*_are to lay on the back, from sup*_inus #7supine  &- @!su+pi+#!na+tion n.
supinate	0.
	syl	su+pi+nate
	pron	<1su:pi2nAt>, <1sju:->
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn (the hand and forearm) so that the palm faces up or forwards.
supinator	0.
	syl	su+pi+na+tor
	pron	<1su:pi2nAt*>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the muscle of the forearm that can produce the motion of supination.
supine	ety	C15: from Latin sup*_inus related to sub under, up; (in grammatical sense) from Latin verbum sup*_inum supine word (the reason for this use is unknown)
supine	1.
	syl	su+pine
	pron	<su:1pIn>, <sju:-> <1su:pIn>, <1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	lying or resting on the back with the face, palm, etc., upwards.
supine	2.
	syl	su+pine
	pron	<su:1pIn>, <sju:-> <1su:pIn>, <1sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying no interest or animation; lethargic.
supine	3.
	syl	su+pine
	pron	<1su:pIn>, <1sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a noun form derived from a verb in Latin, often used to express purpose with verbs of motion. Abbrev.: {sup}.
supinely	sub
	head	supine
	syl	su+1pine+ly
	pos	adv.
supineness	sub
	head	supine
	syl	su+1pine+ness
	pos	n.
suplex	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
suplex	0.
	syl	su+plex
	pron	<1su:pleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler grasps his opponent round the waist from behind and carries him backwards.
suppl	alt
	head	supp
	or	supp
	syl	suppl.
supp	0.
	or	suppl
	syl	supp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	supplement(ary).
supper	ety	C13: from Old French soper; see #7sup %1
supper	1.
	syl	sup+per
	pron	<1s^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an evening meal, esp. a light one.
supper	2.
	syl	sup+per
	pron	<1s^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an evening social event featuring a supper.
sing for one's supper	3.
	head	supper
	syl	sing for one's supper.
	def	to obtain something by performing a service.
supper	4.
	syl	sup+per
	pron	<1s^p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to give supper to.
supper	5.
	syl	sup+per
	pron	<1s^p*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to eat supper.
supperless	sub
	head	supper
	syl	sup+per+less
	pos	adj.
supper club	0.
	syl	sup+per club
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a small expensive nightclub.
supplant	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin supplant*_are to trip up, from sub- from below+ planta sole of the foot
supplant	0.
	syl	sup+plant
	pron	<s*1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the place of, often by trickery or force.
	exam	1	he easily supplanted his rival.
supplantation	sub
	head	supplant
	syl	sup+plan+ta+tion
	pron	<2s^pla:n1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
supplanter	sub
	head	supplant
	syl	sup+1plant+er
	pos	n.
supple	ety	C13: from Old French souple, from Latin supplex bowed
supple	1.
	syl	sup+ple
	pron	<1s^pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	bending easily without damage.
supple	2.
	syl	sup+ple
	pron	<1s^pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or showing easy or graceful movement; lithe.
supple	3.
	syl	sup+ple
	pron	<1s^pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally flexible; responding readily.
supple	4.
	syl	sup+ple
	pron	<1s^pL>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to agree, sometimes to the point of servility. {~}
supple	5.
	syl	sup+ple
	pron	<1s^pL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make or become supple.
suppleness	sub
	head	supple
	syl	sup+ple+ness
	pos	n.
supplejack	1.
	syl	sup:ple+jack
	pron	<1s^pL2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American twining rhamnaceous woody vine, that has greenish-white flowers and purple fruits.
supplejack	2.
	syl	sup:ple+jack
	pron	<1s^pL2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American woody sapindaceous vine, having strong supple wood.
supplejack	3.
	syl	sup:ple+jack
	pron	<1s^pL2J@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other vines with strong supple stems.
supplejack	4.
	syl	sup:ple+jack
	pron	<1s^pL2J@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a walking stick made from the wood of
supplement	ety	C14: from Latin suppl*_ementum, from suppl*_ere to #7supply 
supplement	1.
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^plim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an addition designed to complete, make up for a deficiency, etc.
supplement	2.
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^plim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a section appended to a publication to supply further information, correct errors, etc.
supplement	3.
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^plim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a magazine or section inserted into a newspaper or periodical, such as one with colour photographs issued every week.
supplement	4.a.
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^plim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of angles whose sum is 180?%.
supplement	4.b.
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^plim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an arc of a circle that when added to another arc forms a semicircle.
supplement	xref
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^plim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {sup., supp}.
supplement	5.
	syl	sup+ple:ment
	pron	<1s^pli2ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide a supplement to, esp. in order to remedy a deficiency.
supplementation	sub
	head	supplement
	syl	sup+ple:men+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
supplementer	sub
	head	supplement
	syl	sup+ple:2ment+er
	pos	n.
supplementary	1.
	syl	sup+ple:men+ta+ry
	pron	<2s^pli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {supplemental}. forming or acting as a supplement. {~} {+ries}.
supplementary	2.
	syl	sup+ple:men+ta+ry
	pron	<2s^pli1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person or thing that is a supplement.
supplementarily	sub
	head	supplementary
	or	supplementally
	syl	sup+ple+1men+ta+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
supplementally	sub
	head	supplementary
	or	supplementarily
	syl	sup+ple:1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
supplementary angle	0.
	syl	sup+ple:men+ta+ry an+gle
	pos	n.
	def	either of two angles whose sum is 180?%.
supplementary benefit	0.
	syl	sup+ple:men+ta+ry ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a weekly allowance paid to various groups of people by the state to bring their incomes up to minimum levels established by law; social assistance. Former name: {national assistance}. See also {social security, national insurance}.
suppletion	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin suppl*_eti*_o a completing, from Latin suppl*_ere to {#7supply %1}
suppletion	0.
	syl	sup+ple:tion
	pron	<s*1plES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of an unrelated word to complete the otherwise defective paradigm of a given word, as for example the use of for the past tense of
suppletive	sub
	head	suppletion
	syl	sup+1ple:tive
	pos	n. adj.
suppletory	0.
	syl	sup+ple:to:ry
	pron	<1s^plit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	remedying deficiencies; supplementary.
suppletorily	sub
	head	suppletory
	syl	sup+ple:to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
suppliant	ety	C15: from French supplier to beseech, from Latin supplic*_are to kneel in entreaty; see #7supple 
suppliant	1.
	syl	sup+pli+ant
	pron	<1s^pli*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing entreaty or supplication. {~}
suppliant	2.
	syl	sup+pli+ant
	pron	<1s^pli*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {supplicant}.
suppliantly	sub
	head	suppliant
	syl	sup+pli+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
supplicant	ety	C16: from Latin supplic*_ans beseeching; see #7supple 
suppliant	alt
	head	supplicant
	or	supplicant
	syl	sup+pli+ant
	pos	n.
supplicant	1.
	or	suppliant
	syl	sup+pli+cant
	pron	<1s^plik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who supplicates.
supplicant	2.
	or	suppliant
	syl	sup+pli+cant
	pron	<1s^plik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	entreating humbly; supplicating.
supplicate	ety	C15: from Latin supplic*_are to beg on one's knees; see #7supple 
supplicate	1.
	syl	sup+pli+cate
	pron	<1s^pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a humble request to (someone); plead.
supplicate	2.
	syl	sup+pli+cate
	pron	<1s^pli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ask for or seek humbly.
supplicatory	sub
	head	supplicate
	syl	sup+pli+2ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
supplication	1.
	syl	sup+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2s^pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of supplicating.
supplication	2.
	syl	sup+pli+ca+tion
	pron	<2s^pli1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a humble entreaty or petition; prayer.
supply	ety	C14: from Old French souppleier, from Latin suppl*_ere to complete, from sub- up+ pl*_ere to fill
supplies	infl
	head	supply
	syl	sup+plies
	pos	vb.
supplying	infl
	head	supply
	syl	sup+ply+ing
	pos	vb.
supplied	infl
	head	supply
	syl	sup+plied.
	pos	vb.
supply	H1.1.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to furnish with something that is required.
	exam	1	to supply the community with good government.
supply	H1.2.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by to or for
	def	to make available or provide (something that is desired or lacking).
	exam	1	to supply books to the library.
supply	H1.3.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide for adequately; make good; satisfy.
	exam	1	who will supply their needs??
supply	H1.4.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to serve as a substitute, usually temporary, in (another's position, etc.).
	exam	1	there are no clergymen to supply the pulpit.
supply	H1.5.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to fill (a vacancy, position, etc.).
supplies	infl
	head	supply
	syl	sup+plies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
supply	H1.6.a.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of providing or something that is provided.
supply	H1.6.b.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a supply dump.
supply	H1.7.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an amount available for use; stock.
supply	H1.8.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	food, equipment, etc., needed for a campaign or trip.
supply	H1.9.a.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	def	willingness and ability to offer goods and services for sale.
supply	H1.9.b.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a commodity that producers are willing and able to offer for sale at a specified price. Compare { {demand} (sense 9)}.
supply	H1.10.a.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	def	the management and disposal of food and equipment.
supply	H1.10.b.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	supply routes.
supply	H1.11.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a grant of money voted by a legislature for government expenses, esp. those not covered by other revenues.
supply	H1.12.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Parliament and similar legislatures
	def	the money voted annually for the expenses of the civil service and armed forces.
supply	H1.13.a.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as a temporary substitute, esp. a clergyman.
supply	H1.13.b.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a supply teacher.
supply	H1.14.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of electrical energy, gas, etc.
supply	H1.15.
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<s*1plI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	aid or assistance.
suppliable	sub
	head	supply
	syl	sup+1pli+a:ble
	pos	adj.
supplier	sub
	head	supply
	syl	sup+1pli+er
	pos	n.
supplely	alt
	head	supply
	or	supply
	syl	sup+ple+ly
	pron	<1s^pli>, <1s^pLi>, <1s^pLi>
	pos	adv.
supply	H2.0.
	or	supplely
	syl	sup+ply
	pron	<1s^pli>, <1s^pLi>, <1s^pLi>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a supple manner.
support	ety	C14: from Old French supporter, from Latin support*_are to bring, from sub- up+ port*_are to carry &- sup+#!port+ive adj. &- sup+#!port+less adj.
support	1.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry the weight of.
support	2.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bear or withstand (pressure, weight, etc.).
support	3.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide the necessities of life for (a family, person, etc.).
support	4.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tend to establish (a theory, statement, etc.) by providing new facts; substantiate.
support	5.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak in favour of (a motion).
support	6.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give aid or courage to.
support	7.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give approval to (a cause, principle, etc.); subscribe to.
	exam	1	to support a political candidature.
support	8.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endure with forbearance.
	exam	1	I will no longer support bad behaviour.
support	9.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give strength to; maintain.
	exam	1	to support a business.
support	10.a.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to play a subordinate role to.
support	10.b.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accompany (the feature) in a film programme.
support	11.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act or perform (a role or character).
support	12.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of supporting or the condition of being supported.
support	13.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a thing that bears the weight or part of the weight of a construction.
support	14.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person who or thing that furnishes aid.
support	15.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the means of maintenance of a family, person, etc.
support	16.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	an actor or group of actors playing subordinate roles.
support	17.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	an appliance worn to ease the strain on an injured bodily structure or part.
support	18.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the solid material on which a painting is executed, such as canvas.
support	19.
	syl	sup+port
	pron	<s*1pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	See {athletic support}.
supportable	0.
	syl	sup+port+a:ble
	pron	<s*1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be supported or endured; bearable.
supportability	sub
	head	supportable
	or	supportableness
	syl	sup+2port+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
supportableness	sub
	head	supportable
	or	supportability
	syl	sup+1port+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
supportably	sub
	head	supportable
	syl	sup+1port+a:bly
	pos	adv.
supporter	1.
	syl	sup+port+er
	pron	<s*1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who or thing that acts as a support.
supporter	2.
	syl	sup+port+er
	pron	<s*1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc.
supporter	3.
	syl	sup+port+er
	pron	<s*1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part.
supporter	4.
	syl	sup+port+er
	pron	<s*1pc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield.
supporting	1.
	syl	sup+port+ing
	pron	<s*1pc:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a role
	def	being a fairly important but not leading part, esp. in a play or film.
supporting	2.
	syl	sup+port+ing
	pron	<s*1pc:tiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an actor or actress
	def	playing a supporting role.
supportive therapy	1.
	syl	sup+port+ive ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any treatment, such as the intravenous administration of certain fluids, designed to reinforce or sustain the physiological well-being of a patient.
supportive therapy	2.
	syl	sup+port+ive ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a form of therapy for mental disturbances employing guidance and encouragement to develop the patient's own resources.
suppose	ety	C14: from Old French supposer, from Medieval Latin supp*_onere, from Latin: to substitute, from #7sub -#7+ p*_onere to put
suppose	1.
	syl	sup+pose
	pron	<s*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to presume (something) to be true without certain knowledge.
	exam	1	I suppose he meant to kill her.
suppose	2.
	syl	sup+pose
	pron	<s*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to consider as a possible suggestion for the sake of discussion, elucidation, etc.; postulate.
	exam	1	suppose that he wins the election.
suppose	3.
	syl	sup+pose
	pron	<s*1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; of theories, propositions, etc.
	def	to imply the inference or assumption (of).
	exam	1	your policy supposes full employment.
supposable	sub
	head	suppose
	syl	sup+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
supposer	sub
	head	suppose
	syl	sup+1pos+er
	pos	n.
supposed	1.
	syl	sup+posed
	pron	<s*1p*uzd>, <-1p*uzid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	presumed to be true without certain knowledge.
	exam	1	his supposed date of birth.
supposed	2.
	syl	sup+posed
	pron	<s*1p*uzd>, <-1p*uzid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	believed to be true on slight grounds; highly doubtful.
	exam	1	the supposed existence of ghosts.
supposed	3.
	syl	sup+posed
	pron	<s*1p*uzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	expected or obliged (to).
	exam	1	I'm supposed to be there at nine.
supposed	4.
	syl	sup+posed
	pron	<s*1p*uzd>, <-1p*uzid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; used in negative; foll. by to
	def	expected or obliged not (to).
	exam	1	you're not supposed to walk on the grass.
supposedly	sub
	head	supposed
	syl	sup+pos+ed+ly
	pron	<s*1p*uzidli>
	pos	adv.
supposition	1.
	syl	sup+po+si+tion
	pron	<2s^p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of supposing.
supposition	2.
	syl	sup+po+si+tion
	pron	<2s^p*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact, theory, etc., that is supposed.
suppositional	sub
	head	supposition
	syl	sup+po+1si+tion+al
	pos	adj.
suppositionally	sub
	head	supposition
	syl	sup+po+1si+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
suppositionless	sub
	head	supposition
	syl	sup+po+1si+tion+less
	pos	adj.
supposititious	alt
	head	suppositious
	or	suppositious
	syl	sup+pos:i+ti+tious
	pron	<s*2pozi1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
suppositious	1.
	or	supposititious
	syl	sup+po+si+tious
	pron	<2s^p*1ziS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	deduced from supposition; hypothetical.
suppositious	2.
	or	supposititious
	syl	sup+po+si+tious
	pron	<2s^p*1ziS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	substituted with intent to mislead or deceive.
suppositiously	sub
	head	suppositious
	or	suposititiously
	syl	sup+po+1si+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
suposititiously	sub
	head	suppositious
	or	suppositiously
	syl	su+2pos:i+1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
suppositiousness	sub
	head	suppositious
	or	suposititiousness
	syl	sup+po+1si+tious+ness
	pos	n.
suposititiousness	sub
	head	suppositious
	or	suppositiousness
	syl	su+2pos:i+1ti+tious+ness
	pos	n.
suppositive	1.
	syl	sup+pos:i+tive
	pron	<s*1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, involving, or arising out of supposition.
suppositive	2.
	syl	sup+pos:i+tive
	pron	<s*1pozitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a conjunction introducing a clause expressing a supposition, as for example or
suppositive	3.
	syl	sup+pos:i+tive
	pron	<s*1pozitiv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a suppositive conjunction.
suppositively	sub
	head	suppositive
	syl	sup+1pos:i+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
suppository	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin supposit*_orium, from Latin suppositus placed beneath, from supp*_onere; see #7suppose 
suppositories	infl
	head	suppository
	syl	sup+pos:i+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
suppository	0.
	syl	sup+pos:i+to:ry
	pron	<s*1pozit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an encapsulated or solid medication for insertion into the vagina, rectum, or urethra, where it melts and releases the active substance.
suppress	ety	C14: from Latin suppressus held down, from supprimere to restrain, from sub- down+ premere to press
suppress	1.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put an end to; prohibit.
suppress	2.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in check; restrain.
	exam	1	I was obliged to suppress a smile.
suppress	3.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withhold from circulation or publication.
	exam	1	to suppress seditious pamphlets.
suppress	4.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stop the activities of; crush.
	exam	1	to suppress a rebellion.
suppress	5.a.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce or eliminate (unwanted oscillations) in a circuit.
suppress	5.b.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eliminate (a particular frequency or group of frequencies) in a signal.
suppress	6.a.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to resist consciously an idea or a desire entering one's mind.
suppress	6.b.
	syl	sup+press
	pron	<s*1pres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exercise self-control by preventing the expression of certain desires. Compare { {repress} (sense 3)}.
suppressible	sub
	head	suppress
	syl	sup+1press+i:ble
	pos	adj.
suppressor	sub
	head	suppress
	or	suppresser
	syl	sup+1pres+sor
	pos	n.
suppresser	sub
	head	suppress
	or	suppressor
	syl	sup+1press+er
	pos	n.
suppression	1.
	syl	sup+pres+sion
	pron	<s*1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of suppress?!ing or the condition of being suppressed.
suppression	2.
	syl	sup+pres+sion
	pron	<s*1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	the conscious avoidance of unpleasant thoughts. Compare {repression}.
suppression	3.
	syl	sup+pres+sion
	pron	<s*1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the act or process of suppressing a frequency, oscillation, etc.
suppression	4.
	syl	sup+pres+sion
	pron	<s*1preS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the failure of an organ or part to develop.
suppressive	1.
	syl	sup+pres+sive
	pron	<s*1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending or acting to suppress; involving suppression.
suppressive	2.
	syl	sup+pres+sive
	pron	<s*1presiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	tending to prevent the expression of certain of one's desires or to resist the emergence of mental symptoms.
suppressor grid	0.
	syl	sup+pres+sor grid
	pos	n.
	def	an electrode placed between the screen grid and anode of a valve. Its negative potential, relative to both screen and anode, prevents secondary electrons from the anode reaching the screen.
suppurate	ety	C16: from Latin supp*_ur*_are, from #7sub -#7+ p*_us #7pus 
suppurate	0.
	syl	sup+pu+rate
	pron	<1s^pju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Pathol. of a wound, sore, etc.
	def	to discharge pus; fester.
suppuration	1.
	syl	sup+pu+ra+tion
	pron	<2s^pju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the discharging of pus from a wound, sore, etc.
suppuration	2.
	syl	sup+pu+ra+tion
	pron	<2s^pju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the discharge itself.
suppurative	1.
	syl	sup+pu+ra+tive
	pron	<1s^pjur*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing suppuration. {~}
suppurative	2.
	syl	sup+pu+ra+tive
	pron	<1s^pjur*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	any suppurative drug.
supr	0.
	syl	supr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	supreme.
supra	ety	C15: from Latin; related to #7super -
supra	0.
	syl	su+pra
	pron	<1su:pr*>, <1sju:->
	pos	adv.
	def	above, esp. referring to earlier parts of a book etc.
supra-	ety	from Latin supr*_a above
supra-	0.
	syl	su:pra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	over, above, beyond, or greater than.
	exam	1	supra?!national;
	exam	2	supramolecular.
supraglottal	0.
	syl	su:pra+glot+tal
	pron	<2su:pr*1glotL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated above the glottis.
	exam	1	supraglottal obstruction.
supralapsarian	ety	C17: from New Latin supr*_alaps*_arius, from Latin #7supra -#7+ lapsus a fall
supralapsarian	0.
	syl	su:pra+lap+sar+i:an
	pron	<2su:pr*l@p1se*ri*n>, <2sju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol., chiefly Calvanist.
	def	a person who believes that God decreed the election or nonelection of individuals to salvation even before the fall. Compare {infralapsarian}.
supralapsarianism	sub
	head	supralapsarian
	syl	su:pra+lap+1sar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
supraliminal	0.
	syl	su:pra+lim:i+nal
	pron	<2su:pr*1liminL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to any stimulus that is above the threshold of sensory awareness. Compare {subliminal}.
supraliminally	sub
	head	supraliminal
	syl	su:pra+1lim:i+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
supramolecular	1.
	syl	su:pra+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2su:pr*m*1lekjul*>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	more complex than a molecule.
supramolecular	2.
	syl	su:pra+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2su:pr*m*1lekjul*>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of more than one molecule.
supranational	0.
	syl	su:pra+na+tion+al
	pron	<2su:pr*1n@SnL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or relating to more than one nation.
supranationalism	sub
	head	supranational
	syl	su:pra+1na+tion+al+ism
	pos	n.
supranationally	sub
	head	supranational
	syl	su:pra+1na+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
supraorbital	0.
	syl	su:pra+or+bit+al
	pron	<2su:pr*1c:bitL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated above the orbit.
suprarenal	0.
	syl	su:pra+re:nal
	pron	<2su:pr*1rEnL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	situated above a kidney.
suprarenal gland	0.
	syl	su:pra+re:nal gland
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {adrenal gland}.
suprasegmental	0.
	syl	su:pra+seg+men+tal
	pron	<2su:pr*seg1mentL>, <2sju:->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	denoting those features of a sound or sequence of sounds that accompany rather than form part of the consecutive segments of a word or sentence, as for example stress and pitch in English.
suprasegmentally	sub
	head	suprasegmental
	syl	su:pra+seg+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
supremacist	1.
	syl	su+prem:a+cist
	pron	<su1prem*sist>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	a person who promotes or advocates the supremacy of any particular group. {~}
supremacist	2.
	syl	su+prem:a+cist
	pron	<su1prem*sist>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	characterized by belief in the supremacy of any particular group.
suprematism	sub
	head	supremacist
	syl	su+1prem:a+tism
	pos	n.
supremacy	1.
	syl	su+prem:a+cy
	pron	<su1prem*si>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	supreme power; author?!ity.
supremacy	2.
	syl	su+prem:a+cy
	pron	<su1prem*si>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being supreme.
Suprematism	ety	C20: from suprematist a supporter of this theory, from French supr*'emacie #7supremacy 
Suprematism	0.
	syl	Su+prem:a+tism
	pron	<su1prem*2tiz*m>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	a form of pure cubist art, launched in Russia in 1913, and based on the principle that paintings should be composed only of rectangles, circles, triangles, or crosses.
Suprematist	sub
	head	Suprematism
	syl	Su+1prem:a+2tist
	pos	n. adj.
supreme	ety	C16: from Latin supr*_emus highest, from superus that is above, from super above
supreme	1.
	syl	su+preme
	pron	<su1prEm>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	def	of highest status or power.
	exam	1	a supreme tribunal.
supreme	2.
	syl	su+preme
	pron	<su1prEm>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of highest quality, importance, etc..
	exam	1	supreme endeavour.
supreme	3.
	syl	su+preme
	pron	<su1prEm>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	def	greatest in degree; extreme.
	exam	1	supreme folly.
supreme	4.
	syl	su+preme
	pron	<su1prEm>, <sju->
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	final or last, esp. being last in one's life or progress; ultimate.
	exam	1	the supreme judgment.
supremely	sub
	head	supreme
	syl	su+1preme+ly
	pos	adv.
supremeness	sub
	head	supreme
	syl	su+1preme+ness
	pos	n.
supreme	ety	French: #7supreme 
supreme	1.
	syl	su+pr*^eme
	pron	<su1prEm>, <-1prem>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {supr*^eme sauce}. a rich velout*'e sauce made with a base of veal or chicken stock, with cream or egg yolks added.
supreme	2.
	syl	su+pr*^eme
	pron	<su1prEm>, <-1prem>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	def	the best or most delicate part of meat, esp. the breast and wing of chicken, cooked in supr*^eme sauce.
Supreme Being	0.
	syl	Su+preme Be+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the most exalted being; God.
supreme commander	0.
	syl	su+preme com+mand+er
	pos	n.
	def	the military officer in overall command of all forces in one theatre of operations.
Supreme Court	1.
	syl	Su+preme Court
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the highest Federal court, possessing final appellate jurisdiction and exercising supervisory jurisdiction over the lower courts.
Supreme Court	2.
	syl	Su+preme Court
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; in many states
	def	the highest state court.
Supreme Court of Judicature	0.
	syl	Su+preme Court of Ju+di+ca+ture
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a court formed in 1873 by the amalgamation of several superior courts into two divisions, the High Court of Justice and the Court of Appeal.
the	infl
	head	supreme sacrifice
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
supreme sacrifice	0.
	syl	su+preme sac+ri+fice
	pos	n.
	def	the sacrifice of one's life.
Supreme Soviet	1.
	syl	Su+preme So+vi+et
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	the bicameral legislature, comprising the {Soviet of the Union} and the {Soviet of the Nationalities}; officially the highest organ of state power.
Supreme Soviet	2.
	syl	Su+preme So+vi+et
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a similar legislature in each republic.
supremo	ety	C20: from #7supreme 
supremos	infl
	head	supremo
	syl	su+pre+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
supremo	0.
	syl	su+pre+mo
	pron	<su1prEm*u>, <sju->
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person in overall authority.
supt	alt
	head	Supt
	or	Supt
	syl	supt.
Supt	0.
	or	supt
	syl	Supt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	superintendent.
Suqutra	0.
	syl	Su+qu+tra
	pron	<s*1k*utr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Socotra}.
Sour	alt
	head	Sur
	or	Sur
	syl	Sour
	pron	<su*>
	pos	n.
Sur	0.
	or	Sour
	syl	Sur
	pron	<su*>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name for {Tyre}.
sur-	ety	from Old French, from Latin #7super -
sur-	H1.0.
	syl	sur-
	pos	prefix.
	def	over; above; beyond.
	exam	1	surcharge;
	exam	2	surrealism.
sur-	H2.0.
	syl	sur-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {sub-} before
sura	ety	C17: from Arabic s*_urah, section
sura	0.
	syl	su:ra
	pron	<1su*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 114 chapters of the Koran.
Surabaja	infl
	head	Surabaya
	or	Soerabaja
	syl	Su+ra+ba+ja
	pron	<2su*r*1bI*>
	pos	n.
Soerabaja	infl
	head	Surabaya
	or	Surabaja
	syl	Soe+ra+ba+ja
	pron	<2su*r*1bI*>
	pos	n.
Surabaya	0.
	syl	Su+ra+ba+ya
	pron	<2su*r*1bI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Indonesia, on E Java on the {Surabaya Strait}: the country's second port and chief naval base; university (1954); fishing and ship-building industries; oil refinery. Pop.: 1556255 (1971).
surah	ety	C19: from the French pronunciation of S#7urat 
surah	0.
	syl	su+rah
	pron	<1su*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a twill-weave fabric of silk or rayon, used for dresses, blouses, etc.
Surakarta	0.
	syl	Su+ra+kar+ta
	pron	<2su*r*1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Indonesia, on central Java: textile manufacturing. Pop.: 414285 (1971).
sural	ety	C17: via New Latin from Latin s*_ura calf
sural	0.
	syl	su+ral
	pron	<1sju*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the calf of the leg.
surat	0.
	syl	su+rat
	pron	<sju:1r@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a cotton fabric from the Surat area of India.
Surat	0.
	syl	Su+rat
	pron	<su1r@t>, <1su*r*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W India, in W Gujarat: a major port in the 17th century; textile manufacturing. Pop.: 471656 (1971).
surbase	0.
	syl	sur+base
	pron	<1sR:2bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the uppermost part, such as a moulding, of a pedestal, base, or skirting. Compare {subbase}.
surbasement	sub
	head	surbase
	syl	sur+1base+ment
	pos	n.
surbased	ety	C18: from French surbaisser to depress, from sur- (intensive)+ baisser to lower, from bas low; see {#7base %1}
surbased	1.
	syl	sur+based
	pron	<1sR:2bAst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	having a surbase.
surbased	2.
	syl	sur+based
	pron	<1sR:2bAst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	usage	of an arch
	def	having a rise of less than half the span.
surcease	ety	C16: from earlier sursesen, from Old French surseoir, from Latin supersed*_ere; see #7supersede 
surcease	1.
	syl	sur+cease
	pron	<sR:1sEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	cessation or intermission.
surcease	2.
	syl	sur+cease
	pron	<sR:1sEs>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to desist from (some action).
surcease	3.
	syl	sur+cease
	pron	<sR:1sEs>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cease or cause to cease.
surcharge	1.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge in addition to the usual payment, tax, etc.
surcharge	2.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive sum charged, esp. when unlawful.
surcharge	3.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an extra and usually excessive burden or supply.
surcharge	4.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the act or an instance of surcharging.
surcharge	5.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an overprint that alters the face value of a postage stamp.
surcharge	6.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<sR:1Ca:J>, <1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge an additional sum, tax, etc.
surcharge	7.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<sR:1Ca:J>, <1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overcharge (a person) for something.
surcharge	8.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<sR:1Ca:J>, <1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put an extra physical burden upon; overload.
surcharge	9.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<sR:1Ca:J>, <1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill to excess; overwhelm.
surcharge	10.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<sR:1Ca:J>, <1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to insert credits that have been omitted in (an account).
surcharge	11.
	syl	sur+charge
	pron	<sR:1Ca:J>, <1sR:2Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a surcharge on (a stamp).
surcharger	sub
	head	surcharge
	syl	sur+1charg+er
	pos	n.
surcingle	ety	C14: from Old French surcengle, from sur- over+ cengle a belt, from Latin cingulum 
surcingle	1.
	syl	sur+cin+gle
	pron	<1sR:2siGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a girth for a horse which goes around the body, used esp. with a racing saddle.
surcingle	2.
	syl	sur+cin+gle
	pron	<1sR:2siGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	the belt worn with a cassock.
surcingle	3.
	syl	sur+cin+gle
	pron	<1sR:2siGgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put a surcingle on or over (a horse).
surcoat	1.
	syl	sur+coat
	pron	<1sR:2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a tunic, often embroidered with heraldic arms, worn by a knight over his armour during the Middle Ages.
surcoat	2.
	syl	sur+coat
	pron	<1sR:2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an outer coat or other garment.
surculose	ety	C19: from Latin surcul*_osus woody, from surculus twig, from s*_urus a branch
surculose	0.
	syl	sur+cu+lose
	pron	<1sR:kju2l*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	bearing suckers.
surd	ety	C16: from Latin surdus muffled
surd	1.
	syl	surd
	pron	<sR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a sum containing one or more irrational roots of numbers, such as 2$/#800812 3+3$/#800813 2+6.
surd	2.
	syl	surd
	pron	<sR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a voiceless consonant, such as (t).
surd	3.
	syl	surd
	pron	<sR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a surd.
sure	ety	C14: from Old French seur, from Latin s*_ec*_urus #7secure 
sure	1.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes foll. by of
	def	free from hesitancy or uncertainty (with regard to a belief, conviction, etc.).
	exam	1	we are sure of the accuracy of the data;
	exam	2	I am sure that he is lying.
sure	2.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	having no doubt, as of the occurrence of a future state or event.
	exam	1	sure of success.
sure	3.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	always effective; unfailing.
	exam	1	a sure remedy.
sure	4.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	reliable in indication or accuracy.
	exam	1	a sure criterion.
sure	5.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	worthy of trust or confidence.
	exam	1	a sure friend.
sure	6.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	not open to doubt.
	exam	1	sure proof.
sure	7.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	admitting of no vacillation or doubt.
	exam	1	he is very sure in his beliefs.
sure	8.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	bound to be or occur; inevitable.
	exam	1	victory is sure.
sure	9.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	bound inevitably (to be or do something); certain.
	exam	1	she is sure to be there tonight.
sure	10.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	physically secure or dependable.
	exam	1	a sure footing.
sure	11.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	free from exposure to harm or dan?!ger.
be sure	12.
	head	sure
	syl	be sure.
	usage	an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and
	def	to be careful or certain.
	exam	1	be sure and shut the door;
	exam	2	I told him to be sure to shut the door.
for sure	13.
	head	sure
	syl	for sure.
	def	without a doubt; surely.
sure	14.a.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	takes a clause as object
	def	to make certain; ensure.
sure	14.b.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to establish or confirm power or possession (over).
sure enough	15.
	head	sure
	syl	sure enough.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as might have been confidently expected; definitely: often used as a sentence substitute.
sure	16.a.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	without doubt; certainly.
sure	16.b.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	it has to be acknowledged; admittedly.
sure	17.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	without question; certainly.
sure	18.
	syl	sure
	pron	<Su*>, <Sc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	willingly; yes.
sureness	sub
	head	sure
	syl	sure+ness
	pos	n.
sure-fire	0.
	syl	sure-fire
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	certain to succeed or meet expectations; assured.
sure-footed	1.
	syl	sure-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	unlikely to fall, slip, or stumble.
sure-footed	2.
	syl	sure-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	not likely to err or fail, as in judgment.
sure-footedly	sub
	head	sure-footed
	syl	sure-1foot:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
sure-footedness	sub
	head	sure-footed
	syl	sure-1foot:ed+ness
	pos	n.
surely	1.
	syl	sure+ly
	pron	<1Su*li>, <1Sc:->
	pos	adv.
	def	without doubt; assuredly.
	exam	1	things could surely not have been worse.
surely	2.
	syl	sure+ly
	pron	<1Su*li>, <1Sc:->
	pos	adv.
	def	without fail; inexorably (esp. in the phrase {slowly but surely) }.
surely	3.
	syl	sure+ly
	pron	<1Su*li>, <1Sc:->
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	am I not right in thinking that??; I am sure that.
	exam	1	surely you don't mean it??
surely	4.
	syl	sure+ly
	pron	<1Su*li>, <1Sc:->
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in a sure manner.
surely	5.
	syl	sure+ly
	pron	<1Su*li>, <1Sc:->
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	safely; securely.
surely	6.
	syl	sure+ly
	pron	<1Su*li>, <1Sc:->
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	willingly; of course; yes.
sure thing	1.
	syl	sure thing
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	usage	sentence substitute
	def	all right&! yes indeed&! used to express enthusiastic assent. {~}
sure thing	2.
	syl	sure thing
	qual	Informal.
	def	something guaranteed to be successful.
surety	ety	C14: from Old French seurte, from Latin s*_ec*_urit*_as #7security 
sureties	infl
	head	surety
	syl	sure+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surety	1.
	syl	sure+ty
	pron	<1Su*ti>, <1Su*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who assumes legal responsibility for the fulfilment of another's debt or obligation and himself becomes liable if the other defaults.
surety	2.
	syl	sure+ty
	pron	<1Su*ti>, <1Su*riti>
	pos	n.
	def	security given against loss or damage or as a guarantee that an obligation will be met.
surety	3.
	syl	sure+ty
	pron	<1Su*ti>, <1Su*riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the quality or condition of being sure.
surety	4.
	syl	sure+ty
	pron	<1Su*ti>, <1Su*riti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a means of assurance or safety.
stand surety	5.
	head	surety
	syl	stand surety.
	def	to act as a surety.
suretyship	sub
	head	surety
	syl	sure+ty+2ship
	pos	n.
surf	ety	C17: probably variant of {#7sough %1}
surf	1.
	syl	surf
	pron	<sR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	waves breaking on the shore or on a reef.
surf	2.
	syl	surf
	pron	<sR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	foam caused by the breaking of waves.
surf	3.
	syl	surf
	pron	<sR:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in surfing.
surfable	sub
	head	surf
	syl	surf+a:ble
	pos	adj.
surflike	sub
	head	surf
	syl	surf+2like
	pos	adj.
surfy	sub
	head	surf
	syl	surf:y
	pos	adj.
surface	ety	C17: from French, from sur on+ face #7face, probably on the model of Latin #7superficies 
surface	1.a.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	the exterior face of an object or one such face.
surface	1.b.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	surface gloss.
surface	2.a.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	the area or size of such a face.
surface	2.b.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	surface measurements.
surface	3.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	material resembling such a face, with length and width but without depth.
surface	4.a.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	the superficial appearance as opposed to the real nature.
surface	4.b.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a surface resemblance.
surface	5.a.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	the complete boundary of a solid figure.
surface	5.b.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous two-dimensional configuration.
surface	6.a.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	def	the uppermost level of the land or sea.
surface	6.b.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	surface trans?!portation.
come to the surface	7.
	head	surface
	syl	come to the surface.
	def	to emerge; become ap?!par?!ent.
on the surface	8.
	head	surface
	syl	on the surface.
	def	to all appearances.
surface	9.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rise or cause to rise to or as if to the surface (of water, etc.).
surface	10.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat the surface of, as by polishing, smoothing, etc.
surface	11.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a surface.
surface	12.a.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work at or near the ground surface.
surface	12.b.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wash surface ore deposits.
surface	13.
	syl	sur+face
	pron	<1sR:fis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become apparent; emerge.
surfaceless	sub
	head	surface
	syl	sur+face+less
	pos	adj.
surfacer	sub
	head	surface
	syl	sur+fac+er
	pos	n.
surface-active	0.
	syl	sur:face-ac:tive
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance, esp. a detergent
	def	capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid, usually water. See also {surfactant}.
surface friction drag	0.
	syl	sur+face fric+tion drag
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the drag on a body moving through a fluid that is dependent on the nature of the surface of the body. Also called: {skin friction}.
surface mail	0.
	syl	sur+face mail
	pos	n.
	def	mail transported by land or sea. Compare {airmail}.
surface noise	0.
	syl	sur+face noise
	pos	n.
	def	noise produced by the friction of the needle or stylus of a record player with the rotating record.
surface plate	0.
	syl	sur+face plate
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {faceplate} (sense 2)}.
surface structure	0.
	syl	sur+face struc+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	a representation of a string of elements as they occur in a sentence, together with labels and brackets that represent its syntactic structure. Compare {deep structure}.
surface tension	1.
	syl	sur+face ten+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a property of liquids caused by intermolecular forces near the surface leading to the apparent presence of a surface film and to capillarity, etc.
surface tension	2.
	syl	sur+face ten+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of this property expressed as the force acting normal to one side of a line of unit length on the surface: measured in newtons per metre. Symbol: T, #Gl, or #Gs.
surface-to-air	0.
	syl	sur:face-to-air
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a missile launched from the surface of the earth against airborne targets.
surface-to-surface	0.
	syl	sur:face-to-sur:face
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a missile launched from the surface of the earth against surface targets.
surfactant	ety	C20: surf (ace) -act (ive) a (ge) nt 
surfactant	0.
	syl	sur+fac+tant
	pron	<sR:1f@kt*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as a detergent, that can reduce the surface tension of a liquid and thus allow it to foam or penetrate solids; a wetting agent. Also called: {surface-active agent}.
surfbird	0.
	syl	surf+bird
	pron	<1sR:f2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an American shore bird, having a spotted plumage, with a black and white tail: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
surfboard	1.
	syl	surf+board
	pron	<1sR:f2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow board used in surfing.
surfboard	2.
	syl	surf+board
	pron	<1sR:f2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler sits on the floor and locks his feet round his opponent's ankles, seizes the arms or head, and bends his opponent's body backwards, placing his knees against his opponent's back.
surfboat	0.
	syl	surf+boat
	pron	<1sR:f2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat with a high bow and stern and flotation chambers, equipped for use in rough surf.
surfcasting	0.
	syl	surf+cast:ing
	pron	<1sR:f2ka:stiG>
	pos	n.
	def	fishing from the shore by casting into the surf.
surfcaster	sub
	head	surfcasting
	syl	surf+2cast:er
	pos	n.
surfeit	ety	C13: from French sourfait, from sourfaire to overdo, from {#7sur -%1}#7+ faire, from Latin facere to do
surfeit	1.
	syl	sur+feit
	pron	<1sR:fit>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	an excessive or immoderate amount.
surfeit	2.
	syl	sur+feit
	pron	<1sR:fit>
	pos	n.
	def	overindulgence, esp. in eating or drinking.
surfeit	3.
	syl	sur+feit
	pron	<1sR:fit>
	pos	n.
	def	disgust, nausea, etc., caused by such overindulgence.
surfeit	4.
	syl	sur+feit
	pron	<1sR:fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply or feed excessively; satiate.
surfeit	5.
	syl	sur+feit
	pron	<1sR:fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to eat, drink, or be supplied to excess.
surfeit	6.
	syl	sur+feit
	pron	<1sR:fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to feel uncomfortable as a consequence of overindulgence.
surfeiter	sub
	head	surfeit
	syl	sur+feit+er
	pos	n.
surfie	0.
	syl	surf:ie
	pron	<1sR:fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a young man whose main interest is in surfing, esp. when considered as a cult figure.
surfing	0.
	syl	surf+ing
	pron	<1sR:fiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of riding towards shore on the crest of a wave by standing or lying on a surfboard.
surfer	sub
	head	surfing
	or	surfrider
	syl	surf+er
	pos	n.
surfrider	sub
	head	surfing
	or	surfer
	syl	surf+2rid:er
	pos	n.
surfperch	0.
	syl	surf+perch
	pron	<1sR:f2pR:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any viviparous marine percoid fish of the family of North American Pacific coastal waters. Also called: {sea perch}.
duck	alt
	head	surf scoter
	or	surf scoter
	syl	duck
	pos	n.
surf scoter	0.
	or	duck
	syl	surf sco+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a North American scoter, having white patches on the head.
surg	1.
	syl	surg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	surgeon.
surg	2.
	syl	surg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	surgery.
surg	3.
	syl	surg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	surgical.
surge	ety	C15: from Latin surgere to rise, from sub- up+ regere to lead
surge	1.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong rush or sweep; sudden increase.
	exam	1	a surge of anger.
surge	2.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the rolling swell of the sea, esp. after the passage of a large wave.
surge	3.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy rolling motion or sound.
	exam	1	the surge of the trumpets.
surge	4.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an undulating rolling surface, as of hills.
surge	5.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a billowing cloud or volume.
surge	6.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a temporary release or slackening of a rope or cable.
surge	7.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a large momentary increase in the voltage or current in an electric circuit.
surge	8.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an instability or unevenness in the power output of an engine.
surge	9.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a short-lived disturbance, occurring during the eruption of a solar flare.
surge	10.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of waves, the sea, etc.
	def	to rise or roll with a heavy swelling motion.
surge	11.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move like a heavy sea.
surge	12.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to slacken or temporarily release (a rope or cable) from a capstan or (of a rope, etc.) to be slackened or released and slip back.
surge	13.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an electric current or voltage
	def	to undergo a large momentary increase.
surge	14.
	syl	surge
	pron	<sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to move in or as if in a wave or waves.
surgeless	sub
	head	surge
	syl	surge+less
	pos	adj.
surger	sub
	head	surge
	syl	surg+er
	pos	n.
surgeon	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman surgien, from Old French cirurgien; see #7surgery 
surgeon	1.
	syl	sur+geon
	pron	<1sR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical practioner who specializes in surgery.
surgeon	2.
	syl	sur+geon
	pron	<1sR:J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical officer in the Royal Navy.
surgeoncies	infl
	head	surgeoncy
	syl	sur+geon+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surgeoncy	0.
	syl	sur+geon+cy
	pron	<1sR:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the office, duties, or position of a surgeon, esp. in the army or navy.
surgeonfish	infl
	or	surgeonfishes
	syl	sur:geon+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surgeonfishes	infl
	head	surgeonfish
	or	surgeonfish
	syl	sur:geon+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surgeonfish	0.
	syl	sur:geon+fish
	pron	<1sR:J*n2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical marine spiny-finned fish of the family having a compressed brightly coloured body with one or more knifelike spines at the base of the tail.
surgeons general	infl
	head	surgeon general
	syl	sur+geons gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surgeon general	1.
	syl	sur+geon gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British, U.S., and certain other armies and navies
	def	the senior officer of the medical service.
surgeon general	2.
	syl	sur+geon gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	the head of the public health service in the U.S.
surgeon's knot	0.
	syl	sur+geon's knot
	pos	n.
	def	a knot used by surgeons in tying ligatures, etc.
surgery	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin chirurgia, from Greek kheirurgia, from kheir hand+ ergon work
surgeries	infl
	head	surgery
	syl	sur+ger:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surgery	1.
	syl	sur+ger:y
	pron	<1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with treating disease, injuries, etc., by means of manual or operative procedures, esp. by incision into the body.
surgery	2.
	syl	sur+ger:y
	pron	<1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the performance of such procedures by a surgeon.
surgery	3.
	syl	sur+ger:y
	pron	<1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a place where a doctor, dentist, etc., can be consulted.
surgery	4.
	syl	sur+ger:y
	pron	<1sR:J*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an operating theatre where surgical operations are per?!formed.
surgical	0.
	syl	sur+gi+cal
	pron	<1sR:JikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, involving, or used in surgery.
surgically	sub
	head	surgical
	syl	sur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
surgical boot	0.
	syl	sur+gi+cal boot
	pos	n.
	def	a specially designed boot or shoe that compensates for deformities of the foot or leg.
surgical spirit	0.
	syl	sur+gi+cal spir+it
	pos	n.
	def	methylated spirit containing small amounts of oil of wintergreen and castor oil: used medically for sterilizing.
Mount	infl
	head	Suribachi
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Suribachi	0.
	syl	Su+ri+ba+chi
	pron	<2su*ri1ba:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic hill in the Volcano Islands, on Iwo Jima: site of a U.S. victory (1945) over the Japanese in World War II.
suricate	ety	C18: from French surikate, probably from a native South African word
suricate	0.
	syl	su+ri+cate
	pron	<1sju*ri2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {slender-tailed meerkat} (see {meerkat}) .
Surinam	0.
	syl	Su+ri+nam
	pron	<2su*ri1n@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in NE South America, on the Atlantic: became a self-governing part of the Netherlands in 1954 and fully independent in 1975; a leading exporter of bauxite. Languages: Dutch and English. Currency: guilder. Capital: Paramaribo. Pop.: 411000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 163820 sq. km (63251 sq. miles). Former names: {Dutch Guiana, Netherlands Guiana}.
Surinam toad	0.
	syl	Su+ri+nam toad
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pipa}.
surjection	0.
	syl	sur+jec+tion
	pron	<sR:1JekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mathematical function or mapping for which every element of the image space is a value for some members of the domain. See also { {injection} (sense 5)}, {bijection}.
surjective	sub
	head	surjection
	syl	sur+1jec+tive
	pos	adj.
surly	ety	C16: from obsolete sirly haughty; see #7sir 
surlier	infl
	head	surly
	syl	sur+li+er
	pos	adj.
surliest	infl
	head	surly
	syl	sur+li+est.
	pos	adj.
surly	1.
	syl	sur+ly
	pron	<1sR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	sullenly ill-tempered or rude.
surly	2.
	syl	sur+ly
	pron	<1sR:li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	ill-tempered or refractory.
surly	3.
	syl	sur+ly
	pron	<1sR:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	dismal.
surly	4.
	syl	sur+ly
	pron	<1sR:li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	arrogant.
surlily	sub
	head	surly
	syl	sur+li+ly
	pos	adv.
surliness	sub
	head	surly
	syl	sur+li+ness
	pos	n.
surmise	ety	C15: from Old French, from surmettre to accuse, from Latin supermittere to throw over, from #7super -#7+ mittere to send
surmise	1.
	syl	sur+mise
	pron	<sR:1mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to infer (something) from incomplete or uncertain evidence.
surmise	2.
	syl	sur+mise
	pron	<sR:1mIz>, <1sR:mIz>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea inferred from inconclusive evidence.
surmisable	sub
	head	surmise
	syl	sur+1mis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
surmisedly	sub
	head	surmise
	syl	sur+mis+ed+ly
	pron	<sR:1mIzidli>
	pos	adv.
surmiser	sub
	head	surmise
	syl	sur+1mis+er
	pos	n.
surmount	ety	C14: from Old French surmonter, from {#7sur -%1}#7+ monter to {#7mount %1}
surmount	1.
	syl	sur+mount
	pron	<sR:1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prevail over; overcome.
	exam	1	to surmount tremendous difficulties.
surmount	2.
	syl	sur+mount
	pron	<sR:1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ascend and cross to the opposite side of.
surmount	3.
	syl	sur+mount
	pron	<sR:1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lie on top of or rise above.
surmount	4.
	syl	sur+mount
	pron	<sR:1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put something on top of or above.
surmount	5.
	syl	sur+mount
	pron	<sR:1maunt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to surpass or exceed.
surmountable	sub
	head	surmount
	syl	sur+1mount+a:ble
	pos	adj.
surmountableness	sub
	head	surmount
	syl	sur+1mount+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
surmounter	sub
	head	surmount
	syl	sur+1mount+er
	pos	n.
surmullet	ety	C17: from French sormulet, from sor brown+#7mullet 
surmullet	0.
	syl	sur+mul+let
	pron	<sR:1m^lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for the {red mullet}.
surname	1.
	syl	sur+name
	pron	<1sR:2nAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a family name as opposed to a Christian name.
surname	2.
	syl	sur+name
	pron	<1sR:2nAm>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a descriptive epithet attached to a person's name to denote a personal characteristic, profession, etc.; nickname.
surname	3.
	syl	sur+name
	pron	<1sR:2nAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with or call by a surname.
surnamer	sub
	head	surname
	syl	sur+2nam+er
	pos	n.
surpass	ety	C16: from French surpasser, from {#7sur -%1}#7+ passer to #7pass 
surpass	1.
	syl	sur+pass
	pron	<sR:1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be greater than in degree, extent, etc.
surpass	2.
	syl	sur+pass
	pron	<sR:1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be superior to in achievement or excellence.
surpass	3.
	syl	sur+pass
	pron	<sR:1pa:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overstep the limit or range of.
	exam	1	the theory surpasses my comprehension.
surpassable	sub
	head	surpass
	syl	sur+1pass+a:ble
	pos	adj.
surpassing	1.
	syl	sur+pas+sing
	pron	<sR:1pa:siG>
	pos	adj.
	def	exceptional; extraordinary.
surpassingly	sub
	head	surpassing
	syl	sur+1pass+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
surpassingness	sub
	head	surpassing
	syl	sur+1pass+ing+ness
	pos	n.
surplice	ety	C13: via Anglo-French from Old French sourpelis, from Medieval Latin superpell*_icium, from #7super -#7+ pell*_icium coat made of skins, from Latin pellis a skin
surplice	0.
	syl	sur+plice
	pron	<1sR:plis>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose wide-sleeved liturgical vestment of linen, reaching to the knees, worn over the cassock by clergymen, choristers, and acolytes.
surpliced	sub
	head	surplice
	syl	sur+pliced
	pos	adj.
surplus	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin superpl*_us, from Latin #7super -#7+ pl*_us more
surpluses	infl
	head	surplus
	syl	sur+plus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
surplus	1.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or amount in excess of what is required.
surplus	2.a.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of total assets over total liabilities.
surplus	2.b.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of actual net assets over the nominal value of capital stock.
surplus	2.c.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of revenues over expenditures during a certain period of time.
surplus	3.a.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of government revenues over expenditures during a certain financial year.
surplus	3.b.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of receipts over payments on the balance of payments.
surplus	4.
	syl	sur+plus
	pron	<1sR:pl*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in excess; extra.
surplusage	1.
	syl	sur+plus+age
	pron	<1sR:pl*siJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading, etc.
	def	irrelevant matter, such as a superfluous allegation.
surplusage	2.
	syl	sur+plus+age
	pron	<1sR:pl*siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an excess of words.
surplusage	3.
	syl	sur+plus+age
	pron	<1sR:pl*siJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {surplus}.
surprint	1.
	syl	sur+print
	pron	<1sR:2print>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (additional matter) over something already printed; overprint.
surprint	2.
	syl	sur+print
	pron	<1sR:2print>
	pos	n.
	def	marks, printed matter, etc., that have been surprinted.
surprise	ety	C15: from Old French, from surprendre to overtake, from #7sur -%1#7+ prendre from Latin prehendere to grasp; see #7prehensile 
surprise	1.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to feel amazement or wonder.
surprise	2.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encounter or discover unexpectedly or suddenly.
surprise	3.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to capture or assault suddenly and without warning.
surprise	4.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to present with something unexpected, such as a gift.
surprise	5.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to provoke (someone) to unintended action by a trick, etc..
	exam	1	to surprise a person into an indiscretion.
surprise	6.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to elicit by unexpected behaviour or by a trick.
	exam	1	to surprise information from a prisoner.
surprise	7.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of surprising; the act of taking unawares.
surprise	8.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sudden or unexpected event, gift, etc.
surprise	9.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the feeling or condition of being surprised; astonishment.
surprise	10.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	modifier
	def	causing, char?!ac?!terized by, or relying upon surprise.
	exam	1	a surprise move.
surprise	11.a.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to come upon suddenly and without warning.
surprise	11.b.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to capture unexpectedly or catch unprepared.
surprise	11.c.
	syl	sur+prise
	pron	<s*1prIz>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to astonish; amaze.
surprisal	sub
	head	surprise
	syl	sur+1pris+al
	pos	n.
surpriser	sub
	head	surprise
	syl	sur+1pris+er
	pos	n.
surprising	0.
	syl	sur+pris+ing
	pron	<s*1prIziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing surprise; unexpected or amazing.
surprisingly	sub
	head	surprising
	syl	sur+1pris+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
surprisingness	sub
	head	surprising
	syl	sur+1pris+ing+ness
	pos	n.
surra	ety	from Marathi
surra	0.
	syl	sur+ra
	pron	<1su*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical febrile disease of cattle, horses, camels, and dogs, characterized by severe emaciation: caused by the protozoan and transmitted by fleas.
surreal	1.
	syl	sur+re+al
	pron	<s*1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of surrealism; dreamlike. {~}
the	2.
	head	surreal
	syl	the.
	def	the atmosphere or qualities evoked by surrealism.
surrealism	ety	C20: from French surr*'ealisme, from #7sur -%1#7+ r*'ealisme #7realism 
surrealism	0.
	syl	sur+re+al+ism
	pron	<s*1ri*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a movement in art and literature in the 1920s, which developed esp. from dada, characterized by the evocative juxtaposition of incongruous images in order to include unconscious and dream elements.
surrealist	sub
	head	surrealism
	syl	sur+1re+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
surrealistic	sub
	head	surrealism
	syl	sur+2re+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
surrealistically	sub
	head	surrealism
	syl	sur+2re+al+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
surrebuttal	0.
	syl	sur+re+but+tal
	pron	<2sR:ri1b^tL>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading
	def	the giving of evidence in support of a surrebutter.
surrebutter	0.
	syl	sur+re+but+ter
	pron	<2sR:ri1b^t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading
	def	the plaintiff's reply to the defendant's rebutter.
surrejoinder	0.
	syl	sur+re+join+der
	pron	<2sR:ri1Jcind*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. in pleading
	def	the plaintiff's reply to the defendant's rejoinder.
surrender	ety	C15: from Old French surrendre to yield, from #7sur -%1#7+ rendre to #7render 
surrender	1.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relinquish to the control or possession of another under duress or on demand.
	exam	1	to surrender a city.
surrender	2.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relinquish or forego (an office, position, etc.), esp. as a voluntary concession to another.
	exam	1	he surrendered his place to a lady.
surrender	3.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give (oneself) up physically, as or as if to an enemy.
surrender	4.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to allow (oneself) to yield, as to a temptation, influence, etc.
surrender	5.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give up (hope, etc.)
surrender	6.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to give up or restore (an estate), esp. to give up a lease before expiration of the term.
surrender	7.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to return or render (thanks, etc.).
surrender to bail	8.
	head	surrender
	syl	surrender to bail.
	def	to present oneself at court at the appointed time after having been on bail. {~}
surrender	9.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or instance of surrendering.
surrender	10.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	the voluntary discontinuation of a life policy by its holder in return for a consideration (the {surrender value}) .
surrender	11.a.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the yielding up or restoring of an estate, esp. the giving up of a lease before its term has expired.
surrender	11.b.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the giving up to the appropriate authority of a fugitive from justice.
surrender	11.c.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of surrendering or being surrendered to bail.
surrender	11.d.
	syl	sur+ren+der
	pron	<s*1rend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the deed by which a legal surrender is effected.
surrenderer	sub
	head	surrender
	syl	sur+1ren+der+er
	pos	n.
surreptitious	ety	C15: from Latin surrept*_icius furtive, from surripere to steal, from sub- secretly+ rapere to snatch
surreptitious	1.
	syl	sur+rep+ti+tious
	pron	<2s^r*p1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	done, acquired, etc., in secret or by improper means.
surreptitious	2.
	syl	sur+rep+ti+tious
	pron	<2s^r*p1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	operating by stealth.
surreptitious	3.
	syl	sur+rep+ti+tious
	pron	<2s^r*p1tiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by fraud or misrepresentation of the truth.
surreptitiously	sub
	head	surreptitious
	syl	sur+rep+1ti+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
surreptitiousness	sub
	head	surreptitious
	syl	sur+rep+1ti+tious+ness
	pos	n.
surrey	ety	C19: shortened from Surrey cart, after S#7urrey %1, where it was originally made
surrey	0.
	syl	sur+rey
	pron	<1s^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having two or four seats.
Surrey	H1.0.
	syl	Sur+rey
	pron	<1s^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE England, on the River Thames: urban in the northeast; crossed from east to west by the North Downs and drained by tributaries of the Thames. Administrative centre: Guildford. Pop.: 1002900 (1976 est.). Area: 1678 sq. km (648 sq. miles).
Earl of	infl
	head	Surrey
	syl	Earl of
	pos	n.
Surrey	H2.0.
	syl	Sur:rey
	pron	<1s^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	title of ??1517-47, English courtier and poet; one of the first in England to write sonnets. He was beheaded for high treason.
surrogate	ety	C17: from Latin surrog*_are to substitute; see #7subrogate 
surrogate	1.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*git>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing acting as a substitute.
surrogate	2.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a deputy, such as a clergyman appointed to deputize for a bishop in granting marriage li?!cences.
surrogate	3.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a person who is a substitute for someone else, esp. in childhood when different persons, such as a brother or teacher, can act as substitutes for the parents.
surrogate	4.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*git>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some U.S. states
	def	a judge with jurisdiction over the probate of wills, etc.
surrogate	5.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*git>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or acting as a surrogate.
	exam	1	a surrogate pleasure.
surrogate	6.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put in another's position as a deputy, substitute, etc.
surrogate	7.
	syl	sur+ro+gate
	pron	<1s^r*2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to appoint as a successor to oneself.
surrogateship	sub
	head	surrogate
	syl	sur+ro+gate+2ship
	pos	n.
surrogation	sub
	head	surrogate
	syl	sur+ro+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
surround	ety	C15 surrounden to overflow, from Old French suronder, from Late Latin superund*_are, from Latin #7super -#7+ und*_are to abound, from unda a wave
surround	1.
	syl	sur+round
	pron	<s*1raund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encircle or enclose or cause to be encircled or enclosed.
surround	2.
	syl	sur+round
	pron	<s*1raund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deploy forces on all sides of (a place or military formation), so preventing access or retreat.
surround	3.
	syl	sur+round
	pron	<s*1raund>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exist around.
	exam	1	I dislike the people who surround her.
surround	4.
	syl	sur+round
	pron	<s*1raund>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a border, esp. the area of uncovered floor between the walls of a room and the carpet or around an opening or panel.
surround	5.a.
	syl	sur+round
	pron	<s*1raund>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a method of capturing wild beasts by encircling the area in which they are believed to be.
surround	5.b.
	syl	sur+round
	pron	<s*1raund>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the area so encircled.
surroundedly	sub
	head	surround
	syl	sur+1round+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
surroundings	0.
	syl	sur+round+ings
	pron	<s*1raundiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the conditions, scenery, etc., around a person, place, or thing; environment.
sursum corda	1.
	syl	sur+sum cor+da
	pron	<1sR:s*m> <1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a Latin versicle meaning said by the priest at Mass.
sursum corda	2.
	syl	sur+sum cor+da
	pron	<1sR:s*m> <1kc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cry of exhortation, hope, etc.
surtax	1.
	syl	sur+tax
	pron	<1sR:2t@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax, usually highly progressive, levied on the amount by which a person's income exceeds a specific level.
surtax	2.
	syl	sur+tax
	pron	<1sR:2t@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional tax on something that has already been taxed.
surtax	3.
	syl	sur+tax
	pron	<1sR:2t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assess for liability to surtax; charge with an extra tax.
surtout	ety	C17: from French, from sur over+ tout all
surtout	0.
	syl	sur+tout
	pron	<1sR:tu:>, French <syr1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's overcoat resembling a frock coat, popular in the late 19th century.
surv	1.
	syl	surv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {survey}. surveying.
surv	2.
	syl	surv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	surveyor.
surveillance	ety	C19: from French, from surveiller to watch over, from #7sur -%1#7+ veiller to keep watch (from Latin vigil*_are; see #7vigil)  &- sur+#!veil+lant adj., n.
surveillance	0.
	syl	sur+veil+lance
	pron	<sR:1vAl*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	close observation or supervision maintained over a person, group, etc., esp. one in custody or under suspicion.
survey	ety	C15: from French surveoir, from #7sur -%1#7+ veoir to see, from Latin vid*_ere 
survey	1.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<sR:1vA>, <1sR:vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to view or consider in a comprehensive or general way.
	exam	1	to survey the situation.
survey	2.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<sR:1vA>, <1sR:vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine carefully, as or as if to appraise value.
	exam	1	to survey oneself in a mirror.
survey	3.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<sR:1vA>, <1sR:vA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to plot a detailed map of (an area of land) by measuring or calculating distances and height.
survey	4.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<sR:1vA>, <1sR:vA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to inspect a building to determine its condition and value.
survey	5.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<sR:1vA>, <1sR:vA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine a vessel thoroughly in order to determine its sea?!worthiness.
survey	6.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<sR:1vA>, <1sR:vA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to run a statistical survey on (incomes, opinions, etc.).
survey	7.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a comprehensive or general view.
	exam	1	a survey of English literature.
survey	8.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a critical, detailed, and formal inspection.
	exam	1	a survey of the nation's hospitals.
survey	9.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an inspection of a building to determine its condition and value.
survey	10.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a report incorporating the results of such an inspection.
survey	11.a.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of surveyors.
survey	11.b.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	def	an area surveyed.
survey	12.
	syl	sur+vey
	pron	<1sR:vA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a random sample.
surveyable	sub
	head	survey
	syl	sur+1vey+a:ble
	pos	adj.
surveying	1.
	syl	sur+vey+ing
	pron	<sR:1vAiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or practice of measuring altitudes, angles, and distances on the land surface so that they can be accurately plotted on a map.
surveying	2.
	syl	sur+vey+ing
	pron	<sR:1vAiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the setting out on the ground of the positions of proposed construction or engineering works.
surveyor	1.
	syl	sur+vey+or
	pron	<sR:1vA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is to survey land or buildings. See also {quantity surveyor}.
surveyor	2.
	syl	sur+vey+or
	pron	<sR:1vA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person concerned with the official inspection of something for purposes of measurement and valuation.
surveyor	3.
	syl	sur+vey+or
	pron	<sR:1vA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who carries out surveys, esp. of ships ({marine surveyor}) to determine seaworthiness, etc.
surveyor	4.
	syl	sur+vey+or
	pron	<sR:1vA*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in the U.S.
	def	a customs official.
surveyor	5.
	syl	sur+vey+or
	pron	<sR:1vA*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a supervisor.
surveyorship	sub
	head	surveyor
	syl	sur+1vey+or+2ship
	pos	n.
surveyor's chain	0.
	syl	sur+vey+or's chain
	pos	n.
	def	a measuring chain 22 yards in length; Gunter's chain. See { {chain} (sense 7)}.
surveyor's level	0.
	syl	sur+vey+or's lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	another term for { {level} (sense 20)}.
surveyor's measure	0.
	syl	sur+vey+or's meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	the system of measurement based on the chain (66 feet) as a unit.
survival	1.
	syl	sur+viv+al
	pron	<s*1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that survives, such as a custom.
survival	2.a.
	syl	sur+viv+al
	pron	<s*1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of surviving or condition of having survived.
survival	2.b.
	syl	sur+viv+al
	pron	<s*1vIvL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	survival kit.
survival of the fittest	0.
	syl	sur+viv+al of the fit+test
	pos	n.
	def	a popular term for {natural selection}.
survive	ety	C15: from Old French sourvivre, from Latin superv*_ivere, from #7super -#7+ v*_ivere to live
survive	1.
	syl	sur+vive
	pron	<s*1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live after the death of (another).
	exam	1	he survived his wife by 12 years.
survive	2.
	syl	sur+vive
	pron	<s*1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to continue in existence or use after (a passage of time, an adversity, etc.).
survive	3.
	syl	sur+vive
	pron	<s*1vIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to endure (something).
	exam	1	I don't know how I survive such an awful job.
survivable	sub
	head	survive
	syl	sur+1viv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
survivability	sub
	head	survive
	syl	sur+2viv+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
survivor	1.
	syl	sur+vi+vor
	pron	<s*1vIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that survives.
survivor	2.
	syl	sur+vi+vor
	pron	<s*1vIv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	one of two or more specified persons having joint interests in property who lives longer than the other or others and thereby becomes entitled to the whole property.
survivorship	sub
	head	survivor
	syl	sur+1vi+vor+2ship
	pos	n.
Susa	0.
	syl	Su:sa
	pron	<1su:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city north of the Persian Gulf: capital of Elam and of the Persian Empire; flourished as a Greek polis under the Seleucids and Parthians.
Susa	alt
	head	Susah
	or	Susah
	syl	Su:sa
	pron	<1su:z*>
	pos	n.
Susah	0.
	or	Susa
	syl	Su+sah
	pron	<1su:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {Sousse}.
Susanna	1.
	syl	Su:san:na
	pron	<su:1z@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Apocrypha.
	def	the wife of Joachim, who was condemned to death for adultery because of a false accusation, but saved by Daniel's sagacity.
Susanna	2.
	syl	Su:san:na
	pron	<su:1z@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Apocrypha.
	def	the book of the Apocrypha containing this story.
susceptance	ety	C19: from #7suscept (#7ibility) #7+ -#7ance 
susceptance	0.
	syl	sus+cep+tance
	pron	<s*1sept*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the imaginary component of the admittance.
susceptibilities	infl
	head	susceptibility
	syl	sus+cep+ti:bil+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
susceptibility	1.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:bil+i:ty
	pron	<s*2sept*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being susceptible.
susceptibility	2.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:bil+i:ty
	pron	<s*2sept*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or tendency to be impressed by emotional feelings; sensitivity.
susceptibility	3.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:bil+i:ty
	pron	<s*2sept*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	emotional sensibilities; feelings.
susceptibility	4.a.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:bil+i:ty
	pron	<s*2sept*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {electric susceptibility}. (of a dielectric) the amount by which the relative permittivity differs from unity. Symbol: #GX.
susceptibility	4.b.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:bil+i:ty
	pron	<s*2sept*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {magnetic susceptibility}. (of a magnetic medium) the amount by which the relative permeability differs from unity. Symbol: #GK.
susceptible	ety	C17: from Late Latin susceptibilis, from Latin suscipere to take up, from #7sub -+ capere to take
susceptible	1.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:ble
	pron	<s*1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of or to
	def	yielding readily (to); capable (of).
	exam	1	hypotheses susceptible of refutation;
	exam	2	susceptible to control.
susceptible	2.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:ble
	pron	<s*1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	liable to be afflicted (by).
	exam	1	susceptible to colds.
susceptible	3.
	syl	sus+cep+ti:ble
	pron	<s*1sept*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily impressed emotionally.
susceptibleness	sub
	head	susceptible
	syl	sus+1cep+ti:ble+ness
	pos	n.
susceptibly	sub
	head	susceptible
	syl	sus+1cep+ti:bly
	pos	adv.
susceptive	1.
	syl	sus+cep+tive
	pron	<s*1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {receptive}.
susceptive	2.
	syl	sus+cep+tive
	pron	<s*1septiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {susceptible}.
susceptivity	sub
	head	susceptive
	or	susceptiveness
	syl	sus+cep+tiv+i:ty
	pron	<2s^sep1tiviti>
	pos	n.
susceptiveness	sub
	head	susceptive
	or	susceptivity
	syl	sus+1cep+tive+ness
	pos	n.
sushi	ety	from Japanese
sushi	0.
	syl	su+shi
	pron	<1su:Si>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese dish consisting of cold rice and raw fish.
Susian	0.
	syl	Su+si:an
	pron	<1su:zi*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Elamite}.
suslik	ety	from Russian
souslik	alt
	head	suslik
	or	suslik
	syl	sous+lik
	pos	n.
suslik	0.
	or	souslik
	syl	sus+lik
	pron	<1s^slik>
	pos	n.
	def	a central Eurasian ground squirrel, of dry open areas, having large eyes and small ears.
suspect	ety	C14: from Latin suspicere to mistrust, from #7sub -+ specere to look
suspect	1.
	syl	sus+pect
	pron	<s*1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to believe guilty of a specified offence without proof.
suspect	2.
	syl	sus+pect
	pron	<s*1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think false, questionable, etc..
	exam	1	she suspected his sincerity.
suspect	3.
	syl	sus+pect
	pron	<s*1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to surmise to be the case; think probable.
	exam	1	to suspect fraud.
suspect	4.
	syl	sus+pect
	pron	<s*1spekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have suspicion.
suspect	5.
	syl	sus+pect
	pron	<1s^spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is under suspicion. {~} (#!s^sp$ekt).
suspect	6.
	syl	sus+pect
	pron	<1s^spekt>
	pos	n.
	def	causing or open to suspicion.
suspecter	sub
	head	suspect
	syl	sus+1pect+er
	pos	n.
suspectless	sub
	head	suspect
	syl	sus+pect+less
	pos	adj.
suspend	ety	C13: from Latin suspendere from #7sub -+ pendere to hang
suspend	1.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hang from above so as to permit free movement.
suspend	2.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	passive
	def	to cause to remain floating or hanging.
	exam	1	a cloud of smoke was suspended over the town.
suspend	3.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render inoperative or cause to cease, esp. temporarily.
	exam	1	to suspend interest payments.
suspend	4.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in abeyance; postpone action on.
	exam	1	to suspend a decision.
suspend	5.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debar temporarily from privilege, office, etc., as a punishment.
suspend	6.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to cause (particles) to be held in suspension in a fluid.
suspend	7.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to continue (a note) until the next chord is sounded, with which it usually forms a dissonance. See { {suspension} (sense 11)}.
suspend	8.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease payment, as from incapacity to meet financial obligations.
suspend	9.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to put or keep in a state of anxiety or wonder.
suspend	10.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to come to a stop, esp. temporarily.
suspend	11.
	syl	sus+pend
	pron	<s*1spend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be attached from above.
suspendible	sub
	head	suspend
	or	suspensible
	syl	sus+1pend+i:ble
	pos	adj.
suspensible	sub
	head	suspend
	or	suspendible
	syl	sus+1pens+i:ble
	pos	adj.
suspendibility	sub
	head	suspend
	syl	sus+2pend+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
suspended animation	0.
	syl	sus+pend+ed an:i+ma+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary cessation of the vital functions, as by freezing an organism.
suspended sentence	0.
	syl	sus+pend+ed sen+tence
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence of imprisonment that is not served by an offender unless he commits a further offence during its currency. Compare {deferred sentence}.
suspender	1.a.
	syl	sus+pend+er
	pron	<s*1spend*>
	pos	n.
	def	an elastic strap attached to a belt or corset having a fastener at the end, for holding up women's stockings.
suspender	1.b.
	syl	sus+pend+er
	pron	<s*1spend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar fastener attached to a garter worn by men in order to support socks. U.S. equivalent: {garter}.
suspender	2.
	syl	sus+pend+er
	pron	<s*1spend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the U.S. name for {braces}.
suspender	3.
	syl	sus+pend+er
	pron	<s*1spend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that suspends, such as one of the vertical cables in a suspension bridge.
suspender belt	0.
	syl	sus+pend+er belt
	pos	n.
	def	a belt with suspenders hanging from it to hold up women's stockings. U.S. name: {garter belt}.
suspense	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin suspensum delay, from Latin suspendere to hang up; see #7suspend 
suspense	1.
	syl	sus+pense
	pron	<s*1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being insecure or uncertain.
	exam	1	the matter of the succession remained in suspense for many years.
suspense	2.
	syl	sus+pense
	pron	<s*1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	mental uncertainty; anxiety.
	exam	1	their father's illness kept them in a state of suspense.
suspense	3.
	syl	sus+pense
	pron	<s*1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	excitement felt at the approach of the climax.
	exam	1	a play of terrifying suspense.
suspense	4.
	syl	sus+pense
	pron	<s*1spens>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being suspended.
suspenseful	sub
	head	suspense
	syl	sus+1pense+ful
	pos	adj.
suspense account	0.
	syl	sus+pense ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	an account in which entries are made until determination of their proper disposition.
suspension	1.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an interruption or temporary revocation.
	exam	1	the suspension of a law.
suspension	2.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary debarment, as from position, privilege, etc.
suspension	3.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a deferment, esp. of a decision, judgment, etc.
suspension	4.a.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a postponement of execution of a sentence or the deferring of a judgment, etc.
suspension	4.b.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary extinguishment of a right or title.
suspension	5.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	cessation of payment of business debts, esp. as a result of insolvency.
suspension	6.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of suspending or the state of being suspended.
suspension	7.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of springs, shock absorbers, etc., that supports the body of a wheeled vehicle and insulates it and its occupants from shocks transmitted by the wheels. See also {hydraulic suspension}.
suspension	8.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device or structure, usually a wire or spring, that serves to suspend or support something, such as the pendulum of a clock.
suspension	9.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a dispersion of fine solid or liquid particles in a fluid, the particles being supported by buoyancy. See also {colloid}.
suspension	10.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process by which eroded particles of rock are transported in a river.
suspension	11.
	syl	sus+pen+sion
	pron	<s*1spenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	one or more notes of a chord that are prolonged until a subsequent chord is sounded, usually to form a dissonance.
suspension bridge	0.
	syl	sus+pen+sion bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge that has a deck suspended by cables or rods from other cables or chains that hang between two towers and are anchored at both ends.
suspension point	0.
	syl	sus+pen+sion point
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	one of a group of dots, usually three, used in written material to indicate the omission of a word or words.
suspensive	1.
	syl	sus+pen+sive
	pron	<s*1spensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power of deferment; effecting suspension.
suspensive	2.
	syl	sus+pen+sive
	pron	<s*1spensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing, characterized by, or relating to suspense.
suspensive	3.
	syl	sus+pen+sive
	pron	<s*1spensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to defer judgment; undecided.
suspensive	4.
	syl	sus+pen+sive
	pron	<s*1spensiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	characterized by physical suspension.
suspensively	sub
	head	suspensive
	syl	sus+1pen+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
suspensiveness	sub
	head	suspensive
	syl	sus+1pen+sive+ness
	pos	n.
suspensoid	0.
	syl	sus+pen+soid
	pron	<s*1spenscid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a system consisting of a suspension of solid particles in a liquid.
suspensor	1.
	syl	sus+pen+sor
	pron	<s*1spens*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {suspensory} (sense 1)}.
suspensor	2.
	syl	sus+pen+sor
	pron	<s*1spens*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Botany. in a seed
	def	a row of cells attached to the embryo plant, by means of which it is pushed into the endosperm.
suspensories	infl
	head	suspensory
	syl	sus+pen+so:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
suspensory	1.
	syl	sus+pen+so:ry
	pron	<s*1spens*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {suspensor}. a ligament or muscle that holds a structure or part in position.
suspensory	2.
	syl	sus+pen+so:ry
	pron	<s*1spens*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a bandage, sling, etc., for supporting a dependent part.
suspensory	3.
	syl	sus+pen+so:ry
	pron	<s*1spens*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {athletic support}.
suspensory	4.
	syl	sus+pen+so:ry
	pron	<s*1spens*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	suspending or supporting.
suspensory	5.
	syl	sus+pen+so:ry
	pron	<s*1spens*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of a ligament or muscle
	def	supporting or holding a structure or part in position.
suspicion	ety	C14: from Old French sospe*,con, from Latin susp*_ici*_o distrust, from suspicere to mistrust; see #7suspect 
suspicion	1.
	syl	sus+pi+cion
	pron	<s*1spiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of suspect?!ing; belief without sure proof, esp. that something is wrong.
suspicion	2.
	syl	sus+pi+cion
	pron	<s*1spiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling of mistrust of a person who suspects.
suspicion	3.
	syl	sus+pi+cion
	pron	<s*1spiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being suspected.
	exam	1	to be shielded from suspicion.
suspicion	4.
	syl	sus+pi+cion
	pron	<s*1spiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight trace.
above suspicion	5.
	head	suspicion
	syl	above suspicion.
	def	in such a position that no guilt may be thought or implied, esp. through having an unblemished reputation.
on suspicion	6.
	head	suspicion
	syl	on suspicion.
	def	as a suspect.
under suspicion	7.
	head	suspicion
	syl	under suspicion.
	def	regarded with distrust.
suspicional	sub
	head	suspicion
	syl	sus+1pi+cion+al
	pos	adj.
suspicionless	sub
	head	suspicion
	syl	sus+1pi+cion+less
	pos	adj.
suspicious	1.
	syl	sus+pi+cious
	pron	<s*1spiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting or liable to excite suspicion; questionable.
suspicious	2.
	syl	sus+pi+cious
	pron	<s*1spiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to suspect something wrong.
suspicious	3.
	syl	sus+pi+cious
	pron	<s*1spiS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicative or expressive of suspicion.
suspiciously	sub
	head	suspicious
	syl	sus+1pi+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
suspiciousness	sub
	head	suspicious
	syl	sus+1pi+cious+ness
	pos	n.
suspire	ety	C15: from Latin susp*_ir*_are to take a deep breath, from #7sub -+ sp*_ir*_are to breathe &- sus+pi+ra+tion (@!s^sp$I#!re$I#s$$n) n.
suspire	1.
	syl	sus+pire
	pron	<s*1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to sigh or utter with a sigh; yearn.
suspire	2.
	syl	sus+pire
	pron	<s*1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to breathe; respire.
Susquehanna	0.
	syl	Sus+que+han+na
	pron	<2s^skwi1h@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the eastern U.S., rising in Otsego Lake and flowing generally south to Chesa?!peake Bay at Havre de Grace: the longest river in the eastern U.S. Length: 714 km (444 miles).
suss	ety	C20: shortened from #7suspect 
suss	1.
	syl	suss
	pos	s^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to attempt to work out (a situation, person's character, etc.), esp. using one's intuition.
suss	2.
	syl	suss
	pos	s^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to become aware of; suspect (esp. in the phrase {suss it}) .
Sussex	1.
	syl	Sus+sex
	pron	<1s^siks>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of SE England, now divided into the separate counties of East Sussex and West Sussex.
Sussex	2.
	syl	Sus+sex
	pron	<1s^siks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	the kingdom of the South Saxons, which became a shire of the kingdom of Wessex in the early 9th century #7a.d.
Sussex	3.
	syl	Sus+sex
	pron	<1s^siks>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of red beef cattle originally from Sussex.
Sussex	4.
	syl	Sus+sex
	pron	<1s^siks>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy and long-established breed of domestic fowl used principally as a table bird.
Sussex spaniel	0.
	syl	Sus+sex span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	a short-legged breed of spaniel with a golden-brown coat.
susso	ety	C20: from #7sustenance 
sussos	infl
	head	susso
	syl	sus+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
susso	0.a.
	syl	sus+so
	pron	<1s^s*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	money paid by the government to an unemployed person.
susso	0.b.
	syl	sus+so
	pron	<1s^s*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an unemployed person receiving such money.
sustain	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin sustin*_ere to hold up, from #7sub -+ ten*_ere to hold
sustain	1.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold up under; withstand.
	exam	1	to sustain great provocation.
sustain	2.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undergo (an injury, loss, etc.); suffer.
	exam	1	to sustain a broken arm.
sustain	3.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain or prolong.
	exam	1	to sustain a discussion.
sustain	4.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support physically from below.
sustain	5.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide for or give support to, esp. by supplying necessities.
	exam	1	to sustain one's family;
	exam	2	to sustain a charity.
sustain	6.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep up the vitality or courage of.
sustain	7.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to uphold or affirm the justice or validity of.
	exam	1	to sustain a decision.
sustain	8.
	syl	sus+tain
	pron	<s*1stAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to establish the truth of; confirm.
sustainable	sub
	head	sustain
	syl	sus+1tain+a:ble
	pos	adj.
sustainedly	sub
	head	sustain
	syl	sus+tain+ed+ly
	pron	<s*1stAnidli>
	pos	adv.
sustainingly	sub
	head	sustain
	syl	sus+1tain+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sustainment	sub
	head	sustain
	syl	sus+1tain+ment
	pos	n.
sustainer	0.
	syl	sus+tain+er
	pron	<s*1stAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket engine that maintains the velocity of a space vehicle after the booster has been jettisoned.
sustaining pedal	0.
	syl	sus+tain+ing ped+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a foot-operated lever on a piano, usually the right one of two, that keeps the dampers raised from the strings when keys are released, allowing them to continue to vibrate. Compare {soft pedal}.
sustaining program	0.
	syl	sus+tain+ing pro+gram
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a television or radio programme promoted by the broadcasting network or station itself and not by a commercial sponsor.
sustenance	ety	C13: from Old French sostenance, from sustenir to #7sustain 
sustenance	1.
	syl	sus+te+nance
	pron	<1s^st*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	means of sustaining health or life; nourishment.
sustenance	2.
	syl	sus+te+nance
	pron	<1s^st*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	means of maintenance; livelihood.
sustenance	3.
	syl	sus+te+nance
	pron	<1s^st*n*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {sus+ten+tion} (s$$#!sten#s$$n). the act or process of sustaining or the quality of being sustained.
sustentacular	ety	C19: from Latin sustent*_aculum a stay, from sustent*_are to support, from sustin*_ere to #7sustain 
sustentacular	0.
	syl	sus+ten+tac:u+lar
	pron	<2s^sten1t@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Anatomy. of fibres, cells, etc.
	def	supporting or forming a support.
sustentation	ety	C14: from Latin sustent*_atio, from sustent*_are, frequentative of sustin*_ere to #7sustain 
sustentation	0.
	syl	sus+ten+ta+tion
	pron	<2s^sten1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {sustenance}.
Susu	infl
	or	Susus
	syl	Su:su
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Susus	infl
	head	Susu
	or	Susu
	syl	Su:sus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Susu	1.
	syl	Su:su
	pron	<1su:su:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in Guinea, the Sudan, and Sierra Leone.
Susu	2.
	syl	Su:su
	pron	<1su:su:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Mande branch of the Niger-Congo family.
susurrate	ety	C17: from Latin susurr*_are to whisper &- su+sur+rant (sju$:#!s^r$$nt) adj. &- @!su+sur+#!ra+tion or #!su+sur+rus n.
susurrate	0.
	syl	su+sur+rate
	pron	<1sju:s*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to make a soft rustling sound; whisper; murmur.
Herbert	infl
	head	Sutcliffe
	syl	Her:bert.
	pos	n.
Sutcliffe	0.
	syl	Sut:cliffe
	pron	<1s^t2klif>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1978, English cricketer, who played for Yorkshire; scorer of 149 centuries and 1000 runs in a season 24 times.
Suth	0.
	syl	Suth.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Sutherland.
Sutherland	H1.0.
	syl	Suth+er+land
	pron	<1s^@d*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of N Scotland, now part of the Highland region.
Graham	1.
	head	Sutherland
	syl	Gra:ham.
	def	born 1903, English artist, noted for his work as an official war artist (1941-44) and for his tapestry (1962) in Coventry Cathedral.
Joan	2.
	head	Sutherland
	syl	Joan.
	def	born 1926, Australian operatic soprano.
Sutherland Falls	0.
	syl	Suth+er+land Falls
	pos	n.
	def	a waterfall in New Zealand, on SW South Island. Height: 580 m (1904 ft.).
Sutlej	0.
	syl	Sut+lej
	pron	<1s^tliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Asia, rising in SW Tibet and flowing west through the Himalayas: crosses Himachal Pradesh and the Punjab (India), enters Pakistan, and joins the Chenab west of Bahawalpur: the longest of the five rivers of the Punjab. Length: 1368 m (850 miles).
sutler	ety	C16: from obsolete Dutch soeteler, from Middle Low German suteler, from Middle High German sudelen to do dirty work; related to #7soot, seethe 
sutler	0.
	syl	sut+ler
	pron	<1s^tl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a merchant who accompanied an army in order to sell provisions to the soldiers.
sutlership	sub
	head	sutler
	syl	sut+ler+2ship
	pos	n.
sutra	ety	C19: from Sanskrit: list of rules
sutra	1.
	syl	su+tra
	pron	<1su:tr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	Sanskrit sayings or collections of sayings on Vedic doctrine dating from about 200 #7a.d. onwards.
sutra	2.a.
	syl	su+tra
	pron	<1su:tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the last of the Vedic literary periods, from about 500 to 100 #7b.c. .
	exam	1	the sutra period.
sutra	2.b.
	syl	su+tra
	pron	<1su:tr*>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the sutras or compilations of sutras of about 200 #7a.d. onwards.
sutra	3.
	syl	su+tra
	pron	<1su:tr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	def	collections of dialogues and discourses of classic Mahayana Buddhism dating from the 2nd to the 6th centuries #7a.d.
suttee	ety	C18: from Sanskrit sat*_i virtuous woman, from sat good
suttee	1.
	syl	sut+tee
	pron	<s^1tE>, <1s^tE>
	pos	n.
	def	the former Hindu custom whereby a widow burnt herself to death on her husband's funeral pyre.
suttee	2.
	syl	sut+tee
	pron	<s^1tE>, <1s^tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hindu widow who immolated herself in this way.
sutteeism	sub
	head	suttee
	syl	sut+1tee+ism
	pos	n.
Sutton	0.
	syl	Sut+ton
	pron	<1s^tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of S Greater London. Pop.: 166700 (1976 est.).
Sutton Coldfield	0.
	syl	Sut+ton Cold+field
	pron	<1k*uld2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in the N West Midlands. Pop.: 83130 (1971).
Sutton Hoo	0.
	syl	Sut+ton Hoo
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a 7th-century site in Suffolk where a Saxon long boat containing rich grave goods, probably for an East Anglian king, was found in 1939.
Sutton-in-Ashfield	0.
	syl	Sut:ton-in-Ash:field
	pron	<1@S2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in N central England, in W Nottinghamshire. Pop.: 40725 (1971).
suture	ety	C16: from Latin s*_ut*_ura, from suere to #7sew 
suture	1.a.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	catgut, silk thread, or wire used to stitch together two bodily surfaces.
suture	1.b.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical seam formed after joining two surfaces.
suture	2.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a type of immovable joint, esp. between the bones of the skull ({cranial suture}) .
suture	3.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a seam or joining, as in sewing.
suture	4.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a line of junction in a mollusc shell, esp. the line between adjacent chambers of a nautiloid shell.
suture	5.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a line marking the point of dehiscence in a seed pod or capsule.
suture	6.
	syl	su+ture
	pron	<1su:C*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to join (the edges of a wound, etc.) by means of sutures.
sutural	sub
	head	suture
	syl	su+tur+al
	pos	adj.
suturally	sub
	head	suture
	syl	su+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Suva	0.
	syl	Su:va
	pron	<1su:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Fiji, on the SE coast of Viti Levu. Pop.: 63200 (1976).
Aleksandr Vasilyevich	infl
	head	Suvorov
	syl	A:le:ksan:dr Va:si:lye:vich
	pron	<ali1ksand%@r> <va1siljiviC>
	pos	n.
Suvorov	0.
	syl	Su:vo:rov
	pron	Russian <su1vcr*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1729-1800, Russian field marshal, who fought successfully against the Turks (1787-91), the Poles (1794), and the French in Italy (1798-99).
Swanee	alt
	head	Suwannee
	or	Suwannee
	syl	Swa+nee
	pos	n.
Suwannee	0.
	or	Swanee
	syl	Su+wan+nee
	pron	<su1woni>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the southeastern U.S., rising in SE Georgia and flowing across Florida to the Gulf of Mexico at {Suwannee Sound}. Length: about 400 km (250 miles).
suzerain	ety	C19: from French, from sus above (from Latin sursum turned upwards, from sub- up+ vertere to turn)+ -erain, as in souverain #7sovereign 
suzerain	1.a.
	syl	su+ze+rain
	pron	<1su:z*2rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or sovereign exercising some degree of dominion over a dependent state, usually controlling its foreign affairs.
suzerain	1.b.
	syl	su+ze+rain
	pron	<1su:z*2rAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a suzerain power.
suzerain	2.a.
	syl	su+ze+rain
	pron	<1su:z*2rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a feudal overlord.
suzerain	2.b.
	syl	su+ze+rain
	pron	<1su:z*2rAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	suzerain lord.
suzerainties	infl
	head	suzerainty
	syl	su+ze+rain+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
suzerainty	1.
	syl	su+ze+rain+ty
	pron	<1su:z*r*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, power, or dignity of a suzerain.
suzerainty	2.
	syl	su+ze+rain+ty
	pron	<1su:z*r*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between suzerain and subject.
sv	ety	Latin: under the word
sv	1.
	syl	s.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sailing vessel.
sv	2.
	syl	s.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	side valve.
sv	3.
	syl	s.v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	sub verbo voce.
SV	ety	Latin: Holy Virgin
SV	ety	Latin: Your Holiness
SV	1.
	syl	S.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sancta Virgo.
SV	2.
	syl	S.V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sanctitas Vestra.
Svalbard	0.
	syl	Sval+bard
	pron	Norwegian <1sva:lbar>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean, about 650 km (400 miles) north of Norway: consists of the main group (West Spitsbergen, North East Land, Edge Island, Barents Island, and Prince Charles Foreland) and a number of outlying islands; sovereignty long disputed but granted to Norway in 1920; coal-mining. Administrative centre: Longyearben. Area: 62050 sq. km (23958 sq. miles). Also called: {Spitsbergen}.
svelte	ety	C19: from French, from Italian svelto, from svellere to pull out, from Latin *_evellere, from #7ex -#7+ vellere to pull
svelte	1.
	syl	svelte
	pron	<svelt>, <sfelt>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractively or gracefully slim; slender.
svelte	2.
	syl	svelte
	pron	<svelt>, <sfelt>
	pos	adj.
	def	urbane or sophisticated.
Sverdlovsk	0.
	syl	Sverd+lovsk
	pron	Russian <svir1dlcfsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, in the Ural Mountains: scene of the execution (1918) of Nicholas II and his family; university (1920); one of the largest centres of heavy engineering in the Soviet Union. Pop.: 1147000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1924): {Yekate?!rinburg}.
Sverige	0.
	syl	Sve+ri+ge
	pron	<1sv@rj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish name for {Sweden}.
Svizzera	0.
	syl	Sviz+ze+ra
	pron	<1zvittsAra>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Switzerland}.
SW	alt
	or	SW
	syl	S.W.
SW	0.
	or	SW
	syl	SW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	short wave.
SW	0.
	syl	SW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	southwest(ern).
Sw	1.
	syl	Sw.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Sweden.
Sw	2.
	syl	Sw.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Swedish.
SWA	0.
	syl	SWA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	South West Africa.
SWA	0.
	syl	S.W.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	South West Africa.
swab	ety	C16: probably from Middle Dutch swabbe mop; related to Norwegian svabba to splash, Dutch zwabberen to mop, German schwappen to slop over
swab	1.a.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of cotton, gauze, etc., for use in applying medication, cleansing a wound, or obtaining a specimen of a secretion, etc.
swab	1.b.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	n.
	def	the specimen so obtained.
swab	2.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	n.
	def	a mop for cleaning floors, decks, etc.
swab	3.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	n.
	def	a brush used to clean a firearm's bore.
swab	4.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an uncouth or worthless fellow.
swabs	infl
	head	swab
	syl	swabs
	pos	vb.
swabbing	infl
	head	swab
	syl	swab+bing
	pos	vb.
swabbed	infl
	head	swab
	syl	swabbed.
	pos	vb.
swab	5.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clean or medicate with or as if with a swab.
swab	6.
	syl	swab
	pron	<swob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to take up with a swab.
swabber	1.
	syl	swab+ber
	pron	<1swob*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses a swab.
swabber	2.
	syl	swab+ber
	pron	<1swob*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device designed for swabbing.
swabber	3.
	syl	swab+ber
	pron	<1swob*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an uncouth fellow.
Swabia	0.
	syl	Swa+bi:a
	pron	<1swAbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former duchy (from the 10th century to 1313) of SW West Germany: now part of Baden-W*"urttemberg and Bavaria. German name: {Schwa+ben} (#!#sva$:b#N).
Swabian	sub
	head	Swabia
	syl	Swa+bi:an
	pos	adj. n.
swacked	ety	C20: perhaps from Scottish swack a heavy blow, of imitative origin
swacked	0.
	syl	swacked
	pron	<sw@kt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in a state of intoxication, stupor, or euphoria induced by drugs or alcohol.
swaddle	ety	C15: from Old English sw@athel swaddling clothes; related to swathian to #7swathe 
swaddle	1.
	syl	swad+dle
	pron	<1swodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wind a bandage round.
swaddle	2.
	syl	swad+dle
	pron	<1swodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap (a baby) in swaddling clothes.
swaddle	3.
	syl	swad+dle
	pron	<1swodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrain as if by wrapping with bandages; smother. {~}
swaddle	4.
	syl	swad+dle
	pron	<1swodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	swaddling clothes.
swaddling clothes	1.
	syl	swad+dling clothes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long strips of linen or other cloth formerly wrapped round a newly born baby.
swaddling clothes	2.
	syl	swad+dling clothes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	restrictions or supervision imposed on the immature.
Swadeshi	ety	C20: from Bengali svades*_i, from Sanskrit svade*'sin, from sva one's own+ de*'sa country
Swadeshi	1.
	syl	Swa+de:shi
	pron	<sw*1dASi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in present-day India
	def	produced within the country; not imported.
Swadeshi	2.
	syl	Swa+de:shi
	pron	<sw*1dASi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in British India
	def	the encouragement of domestic production and boycott of foreign goods as part of the campaign for independence.
swag	ety	C17: perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian svagga to #7sway 
swag	1.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	property obtained by theft or other illicit means.
swag	2.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	goods; valuables.
swag	3.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental festoon of fruit, flowers, or drapery or a representation of this.
swag	4.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a swaying movement; lurch.
swag	5.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Midland England dialect.
	def	a depression filled with water, resulting from mining subsidence.
swag	6.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a swagman's pack containing personal belongings, etc.
swags	infl
	head	swag
	syl	swags
	pos	vb.
swagging	infl
	head	swag
	syl	swag+ging
	pos	vb.
swagged	infl
	head	swag
	syl	swagged.
	pos	vb.
swag	7.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to lurch or sag or cause to lurch or sag.
swag	8.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn or arrange with swags.
swag	9.
	syl	swag
	pron	<sw@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to tramp about carrying a pack of personal belongings.
swage	ety	C19: from French souage, of unknown origin
swage	1.
	syl	swage
	pron	<swAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaped tool or die used in forming cold metal by hammering, pressing, etc.
swage	2.
	syl	swage
	pron	<swAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a decorative moulding.
swage	3.
	syl	swage
	pron	<swAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (metal) with a swage.
swager	sub
	head	swage
	syl	swag+er
	pos	n.
swage block	0.
	syl	swage block
	pos	n.
	def	an iron block cut with holes, recesses, and grooves to assist in the cold-working of metal.
swagger	ety	C16: probably from #7swag 
swagger	1.
	syl	swag+ger
	pron	<1sw@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or behave in an arrogant manner.
swagger	2.
	syl	swag+ger
	pron	<1sw@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to brag loudly.
swagger	3.
	syl	swag+ger
	pron	<1sw@g*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to force, influence, etc., by blustering.
swagger	4.
	syl	swag+ger
	pron	<1sw@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	arrogant gait, conduct, or manner.
swagger	5.
	syl	swag+ger
	pron	<1sw@g*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal, rare.
	def	elegantly fashionable.
swaggerer	sub
	head	swagger
	syl	swag+ger+er
	pos	n.
swaggeringly	sub
	head	swagger
	syl	swag+ger+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
swagmen	infl
	head	swagman
	syl	swag+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swagman	0.
	syl	swag+man
	pron	<1sw@g2m@n>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a labourer who carries his personal possessions in a pack or swag while travelling about in search of work; vagrant worker. Also called {swagger, swaggie}.
Swahili	ety	C19: from Arabic saw*_ahil coasts
Swahili	1.
	syl	Swa+hi+li
	pron	<swa:1hEli>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of E Africa that is an official language of Kenya and Tanzania and is widely used as a lingua franca throughout E and central Africa. It is a member of the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family, originally spoken in Zanzibar, and has a large number of loan words taken from Arabic and other languages.
Swahilis	infl
	head	Swahili
	or	Swahili
	syl	Swa+hi+lis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Swahili	infl
	or	Swahilis
	syl	Swa+hi+li
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Swahili	2.
	syl	Swa+hi+li
	pron	<swa:1hEli>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people speaking this language, living chiefly in Zanzibar.
Swahilian	sub
	head	Swahili
	syl	Swa+1hi+li:an
	pos	adj.
swain	ety	Old English sw*_an swineherd; related to Old High German swein, Old Norse sveinn boy; see #7swine 
swain	1.
	syl	swain
	pron	<swAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a male lover or admirer.
swain	2.
	syl	swain
	pron	<swAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a country youth.
swainish	sub
	head	swain
	syl	swain+ish
	pos	adj.
swainishness	sub
	head	swain
	syl	swain+ish+ness
	pos	n.
swale	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse svala to chill
swale	0.a.
	syl	swale
	pron	<swAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a moist depression in a tract of land, usually with rank vegetation.
swale	0.b.
	syl	swale
	pron	<swAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	swell and swale topography.
swallow	ety	Old English swelgan; related to Old Norse svelga, Old High German swelgan to swallow, Swedish svalg gullet
swallow	H1.1.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pass (food, drink, etc.) through the mouth to the stomach by means of the muscular action of the oesophagus.
swallow	H1.2.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to engulf or destroy as if by ingestion.
	exam	1	Nazi Germany swallowed up several small countries.
swallow	H1.3.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to believe gullibly.
	exam	1	he will never swallow such an excuse.
swallow	H1.4.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to refrain from uttering or manifesting.
	exam	1	to swallow one's disappointment.
swallow	H1.5.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to endure without retaliation.
swallow	H1.6.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to enunciate (words, etc.) indistinctly; mutter.
swallow	H1.7.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to eat or drink reluctantly.
swallow	H1.8.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform or simulate the act of swallowing, as in gulping.
swallow one's words	9.
	head	swallow
	syl	swallow one's words.
	def	to retract a statement, argument, etc., often in humiliating circumstances.
swallow	H1.10.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of swallowing.
swallow	H1.11.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the amount swallowed at any single time; mouthful.
swallow	H1.12.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {crown, throat}. the opening between the shell and the groove of the sheave of a block, through which the rope is passed.
swallow	H1.13.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {throat} or {gullet}.
swallow	H1.14.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a capacity for swallowing; appetite.
swallowable	sub
	head	swallow
	syl	swal+low+a:ble
	pos	adj.
swallower	sub
	head	swallow
	syl	swal+low+er
	pos	n.
swallow	ety	Old English swealwe; related to Old Frisian swale, Old Norse svala, Old High German swalwa 
swallow	H2.1.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any passerine songbird of the family esp. ({common} or {barn swallow}) , having long pointed wings, a forked tail, short legs, and a rapid flight.
swallow	H2.2.
	syl	swal+low
	pron	<1swol*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {fairy swallow}.
swallow-like	sub
	head	swallow
	syl	swal:low-2like
	pos	adj.
swallow dive	0.
	syl	swal+low dive
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dive in which the diver arches back while in the air, keeping his legs straight and together and his arms oustretched, finally entering the water headfirst. U.S. equivalent: {swan dive}.
swallow hole	0.
	syl	swal+low hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for { {sinkhole} (sense 1)}.
swallowtail	1.
	syl	swal:low+tail
	pron	<1swol*u2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various butterflies of the genus and related genera, esp. of Europe, having a tail-like extension of each hind wing: family
swallowtail	2.
	syl	swal:low+tail
	pron	<1swol*u2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the forked tail of a swallow or similar bird.
swallowtail	3.
	syl	swal:low+tail
	pron	<1swol*u2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {swallow-tailed coat}.
swallow-tailed	1.
	syl	swal:low-tailed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bird
	def	having a deeply forked tail.
swallow-tailed	2.
	syl	swal:low-tailed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a part resembling a swallow's tail.
swallow-tailed coat	0.
	syl	swal:low-tailed coat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tail coat}.
swallowwort	1.
	syl	swal:low+wort
	pron	<1swol*u2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Eurasian vines of the genus esp. having small brownish-purple flowers: family
swallowwort	2.
	syl	swal:low+wort
	pron	<1swol*u2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a related European herbaceous plant, (or having an emetic root.
swallowwort	3.
	syl	swal:low+wort
	pron	<1swol*u2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {greater celandine}.
swam	0.
	syl	swam
	pron	<sw@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {swim}.
swami	ety	C18: from Hindi sv*_am*_i, from Sanskrit sv*_amin master, from sva one's own
swamies	infl
	head	swami
	or	swamis
	syl	swa+mies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swamis	infl
	head	swami
	or	swamies
	syl	swa+mis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swami	0.
	syl	swa+mi
	pron	<1swa:mi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a title of respect for a Hindu saint or religious teacher.
swamp	ety	C17: probably from Middle Dutch somp; compare Middle High German sumpf, Old Norse sv*"oppr sponge, Greek somphos spongy
swamp	1.a.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	n.
	def	permanently waterlogged ground that is usually overgrown and sometimes partly forested. Compare {marsh}.
swamp	1.b.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	swamp fever.
swamp	2.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged.
swamp	3.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to cause (a boat) to sink or fill with water or (of a boat) to sink or fill with water.
swamp	4.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to overburden or overwhelm or be overburdened or overwhelmed, as by excess work or great numbers.
	exam	1	we have been swamped with applications.
swamp	5.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sink or stick or cause to sink or stick in or as if in a swamp.
swamp	6.
	syl	swamp
	pron	<swomp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render helpless. Related adj.: {paludial}.
swampish	sub
	head	swamp
	syl	swamp+ish
	pos	adj.
swampless	sub
	head	swamp
	syl	swamp+less
	pos	adj.
swampy	sub
	head	swamp
	syl	swamp:y
	pos	adj.
swamp boat	0.
	syl	swamp boat
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow-draught boat powered by an @aroplane engine mounted on a raised structure for use in swamps. Also called: {airboat}.
swamp buggy	0.
	syl	swamp bug+gy
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S.
	def	a light aerofoil conveyance for use in regions with swamps, lakes, etc.
swamp cypress	0.
	syl	swamp cy+press
	pos	n.
	def	a North American deciduous coniferous tree, that grows in swamps and sends up aerial roots from its base. Also called: {bald cypress}.
swamper	1.a.
	syl	swamp+er
	pron	<1swomp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives or works in a swampy region, esp. in the southern U.S.
swamper	1.b.
	syl	swamp+er
	pron	<1swomp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who clears a swamp of trees and undergrowth or who clears a path in a forest for transporting logs.
swamper	2.a.
	syl	swamp+er
	pron	<1swomp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bullock driver's assistant.
swamper	2.b.
	syl	swamp+er
	pron	<1swomp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person getting a lift in return for a small service.
swamp fever	1.
	syl	swamp fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {equine infectious anaemia}. a viral disease of horses characterized by recurring fever, staggering gait, and general debility.
swamp fever	2.
	syl	swamp fe+ver
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {malaria}.
swampland	0.
	syl	swamp+land
	pron	<1swomp2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a permanently waterlogged area; marshland.
swan	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse svanr, Middle Low German sw*_on 
swan	1.
	syl	swan
	pron	<swon>
	pos	n.
	def	any large aquatic bird of the genera and having a long neck and usually a white plumage: family order
swan	2.a.
	syl	swan
	pron	<swon>
	pos	n.
	def	a poet.
swan	2.b.
	syl	swan
	pron	<swon>
	pos	n.
	usage	epithet; the Swan@T of @T Avon @T
	def	(Shakespeare).@T
swan	3.
	syl	swan
	pron	<swon>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	vb.@T; usually foll. by around or about
	def	to wander idly.
swanlike	sub
	head	swan
	syl	swan+2like
	pos	adj.
Swan	H1.0.
	syl	Swan
	pron	<swon>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Western Australia, rising as the Avon northeast of Narrogin and flowing northwest and west to the Indian Ocean below Perth. Length: about 240 km (150 miles).
Swan	H2.0.
	syl	Swan
	pron	<swon>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph Wil@.son}. 1828-1914, English physicist and chemist, who developed the incandescent electric light (1880) independently of Edison.
swan dive	0.
	syl	swan dive
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {swallow dive}.
Swanee	0.
	syl	Swa+nee
	pron	<1swoni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Suwanee}.
swanherd	0.
	syl	swan+herd
	pron	<1swon2hR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who herds swans.
swank	ety	C19: perhaps from Middle High German swanken to sway; see #7swag 
swank	1.
	syl	swank
	pron	<sw@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to show off or swagger.
swank	2.
	syl	swank
	pron	<sw@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Also called: {swankpot}. a swaggering or conceited person.
swank	3.
	syl	swank
	pron	<sw@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly U.S.
	def	elegance or style, esp. of a showy kind.
swank	4.
	syl	swank
	pron	<sw@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	swagger; ostentation.
swank	5.
	syl	swank
	pron	<sw@Gk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {swanky}.
swankier	infl
	head	swanky
	syl	swank:i+er
	pos	adj.
swankiest	infl
	head	swanky
	syl	swank:i+est.
	pos	adj.
swanky	1.
	syl	swank:y
	pron	<1sw@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	expensive and showy; stylish.
	exam	1	a swanky hotel.
swanky	2.
	syl	swank:y
	pron	<1sw@Gki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	boastful or conceited.
swankily	sub
	head	swanky
	syl	swank:i+ly
	pos	adv.
swankiness	sub
	head	swanky
	syl	swank:i+ness
	pos	n.
swan maiden	0.
	syl	swan maid+en
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of maidens in folklore who by magic are transformed into swans.
swan neck	0.
	syl	swan neck
	pos	n.
	def	a tube, rail, etc., curved like a swan's neck.
swanneries	infl
	head	swannery
	syl	swan+ner:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swannery	0.
	syl	swan+ner:y
	pron	<1swon*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where swans are kept and bred.
swan's-down	1.
	syl	swan's-down
	pos	n.
	def	the fine soft down feathers of a swan, used to trim powder puffs, clothes, etc.
swan's-down	2.
	syl	swan's-down
	pos	n.
	def	a thick soft fabric of wool with silk, cotton, or rayon, used for infants' clothing, etc.
swan's-down	3.
	syl	swan's-down
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton fabric with a heavy nap.
Swansea	0.
	syl	Swan+sea
	pron	<1swonzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Wales, in West Glamorgan on an inlet of the Bristol Channel ({Swansea Bay}) ; a metallurgical and oil-refining centre; university (1920). Pop.: 172566 (1971).
swanskin	1.
	syl	swan+skin
	pron	<1swon2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a swan with the feathers attached.
swanskin	2.
	syl	swan+skin
	pron	<1swon2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine twill-weave flannel fabric.
swan song	1.
	syl	swan song
	pos	n.
	def	the last act, appearance, publication, or utterance of a person before retirement or death.
swan song	2.
	syl	swan song
	pos	n.
	def	the song that a dying swan is said to sing.
swan-upping	1.
	syl	swan-up:ping
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the practice or action of marking nicks in swans' beaks as a sign of ownership.
swan-upping	2.
	syl	swan-up:ping
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the annual swan-upping of royal cygnets on the River Thames.
swap	ety	C14 (in the sense: to shake hands on a bargain, strike): probably of imitative origin
swop	alt
	head	swap
	or	swap
	syl	swop
	pron	<swop>
swaps	infl
	head	swap
	or	swops
	syl	swaps
	pos	vb.
swapping	infl
	head	swap
	or	swopping
	syl	swap+ping
	pos	vb.
swapped	infl
	head	swap
	or	swopped
	syl	swapped
	pos	vb.
swops	infl
	head	swap
	or	swaps
	syl	swops
	pos	vb.
swopping	infl
	head	swap
	or	swapping
	syl	swop+ping
	pos	vb.
swopped	infl
	head	swap
	or	swapped
	syl	swopped.
	pos	vb.
swap	1.
	or	swop
	syl	swap
	pron	<swop>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to trade or exchange (something or someone) for another.
swap	2.
	or	swop
	syl	swap
	pron	<swop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exchange.
swap	3.
	or	swop
	syl	swap
	pron	<swop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something that is exchanged.
swapper	sub
	head	swap
	or	swopper
	syl	swap+per
	pos	n.
swopper	sub
	head	swap
	or	swapper
	syl	swop+per
	pos	n.
swaraj	ety	C20: from Sanskrit svar*_aj, from sva self+ r*_ajya rule
swaraj	0.
	syl	swa+raj
	pron	<sw*1ra:J>
	pos	n.
	usage	in British India
	def	self-government; independence.
swarajism	sub
	head	swaraj
	syl	swa+1raj+ism
	pos	n.
swarajist	sub
	head	swaraj
	syl	swa+1raj+ist
	pos	n. adj.
sward	ety	Old English sweard skin; related to Old Frisian swarde scalp, Middle High German swart hide
swarth	alt
	head	sward
	or	sward
	syl	swarth
	pron	<swc:T>
	pos	n.
sward	1.
	or	swarth
	syl	sward
	pron	<swc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	turf or grass or a stretch of turf or grass.
sward	2.
	or	swarth
	syl	sward
	pron	<swc:d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover or become covered with grass.
swarf	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse svarf metallic dust
swarf	0.
	syl	swarf
	pron	<swc:f>, <swa:f>
	pos	n.
	def	material removed by cutting tools in the machining of metals or cutting of gramophone records.
swarm	ety	Old English swearm; related to Old Norse svarmr uproar, Old High German swaram swarm
swarm	H1.1.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of social insects, esp. bees led by a queen, that has left the parent hive in order to start a new colony.
swarm	H1.2.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large mass of small animals, esp. insects.
swarm	H1.3.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a throng or mass, esp. when moving or in turmoil.
swarm	H1.4.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of small animals, esp. bees
	def	to move in or form a swarm.
swarm	H1.5.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to congregate, move about or proceed in large numbers.
swarm	H1.6.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to overrun or be overrun (with).
	exam	1	the house swarmed with rats.
swarm	H1.7.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to swarm.
swarm	ety	C16: of unknown origin
swarm	H2.0.
	syl	swarm
	pron	<swc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to climb (a ladder, etc.) by gripping with the hands and feet.
	exam	1	the boys swarmed up the rigging.
spore	alt
	head	swarm cell
	or	swarm cell
	syl	spore
	pos	n.
swarm cell	0.
	or	spore
	syl	swarm cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {zoospore}.
swart	ety	Old English sweart; related to Old Frisian swart, Old Norse svartr, Old High German swarz black, Latin sord*_es dirt; see #7sordid 
swarth	alt
	head	swart
	or	swart
	syl	swarth
	pron	<swc:T>
	pos	adj.
swart	0.
	or	swarth
	syl	swart
	pron	<swc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	swarthy.
swartness	sub
	head	swart
	or	swarthness
	syl	swart+ness
	pos	n.
swarthness	sub
	head	swart
	or	swartness
	syl	swarth+ness
	pos	n.
swarthy	ety	C16: from obsolete swarty, from #7swart+ {-#7y %1}
swarthier	infl
	head	swarthy
	syl	swarth:i+er
	pos	adj.
swarthiest	infl
	head	swarthy
	syl	swarth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
swarthy	0.
	syl	swarth:y
	pron	<1swc:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	dark-hued or dark-complexioned.
swarthily	sub
	head	swarthy
	syl	swarth:i+ly
	pos	adv.
swarthiness	sub
	head	swarthy
	syl	swarth:i+ness
	pos	n.
swash	ety	C16: probably of imitative origin
swash	1.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of water or things in water
	def	to wash or move with noisy splashing.
swash	2.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dash (a liquid, esp. water) against or upon.
swash	3.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to swagger or bluster.
swash	4.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {send}. the dashing movement or sound of water, such as that of waves on a beach. Compare {backwash}.
swash	5.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	n.
	def	any other swashing movement or sound.
swash	6.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	n.
	def	a sandbar washed by the waves.
swash	7.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {swash channel}. a channel of moving water cutting through or running behind a sandbank.
swash	8.a.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	n.
	def	swagger or bluster.
swash	8.b.
	syl	swash
	pron	<swoS>
	pos	n.
	def	a swashbuckler.
swashingly	sub
	head	swash
	syl	swash+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
swashbuckler	ety	C16: see #7swash, buckle, {-#7er %1}
swashbuckler	0.
	syl	swash+buck+ler
	pron	<1swoS2b^kl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a swaggering or daredevil adventurer or bully.
swashbuckling	1.
	syl	swash+buck+ling
	pron	<1swoS2b^kliG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of or characteristic of a swashbuckler, esp. in being daredevil, swaggering, or bullying.
swashbuckling	2.
	syl	swash+buck+ling
	pron	<1swoS2b^kliG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; esp. of films in period costume
	def	full of adventure and excitement.
swash letter	0.
	syl	swash let+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a decorative letter, esp. an ornamental italic capital.
swastika	ety	C19: from Sanskrit svastika, from svasti prosperity; from the belief that it brings good luck
swastika	1.
	syl	swas+ti+ka
	pron	<1swostik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive religious symbol or ornament in the shape of a Greek cross, usually having the ends of the arms bent at right angles in either a clockwise or anticlockwise direction.
swastika	2.
	syl	swas+ti+ka
	pron	<1swostik*>
	pos	n.
	def	this symbol with clockwise arms, officially adopted in 1935 as the emblem of Nazi Germany.
swat	ety	C17: northern English dialect and U.S. variant of #7squat 
swats	infl
	head	swat
	syl	swats
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
swatting	infl
	head	swat
	syl	swat+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
swatted	infl
	head	swat
	syl	swat+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
swat	1.
	syl	swat
	pron	<swot>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike or hit sharply.
	exam	1	to swat a fly.
swat	2.
	syl	swat
	pron	<swot>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word (esp. Brit.) for { {swatter} (sense 1)}.
swat	3.
	syl	swat
	pron	<swot>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sharp or violent blow.
swatter	sub
	head	swat
	syl	swat+ter
	pos	n.
Swat	1.
	syl	Swat
	pron	<swot>
	pos	n.
	def	a former princely state of NW India: passed to Pakistan in 1947.
Swat	2.
	syl	Swat
	pron	<swot>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Pakistan, rising in the north and flowing south to the Kabul River north of Peshawar. Length: about 640 km (400 miles).
swatch	ety	C16: Scottish and northern English, of uncertain origin
swatch	1.
	syl	swatch
	pron	<swoC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sample of cloth.
swatch	2.
	syl	swatch
	pron	<swoC>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of such samples, usually fastened together in book form.
swath	ety	Old English sw@ath; related to Old Norse svath smooth patch
swathe	alt
	head	swath
	or	swath
	syl	swathe
	pron	<swA@d>
	pos	n.
swaths	infl
	head	swath
	or	swathes
	syl	swaths
	pron	<swc:Dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swathes	infl
	head	swath
	or	swaths
	syl	swathes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swath	1.
	or	swathe
	syl	swath
	pron	<swc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the width of one sweep of a scythe or of the blade of a mowing machine.
swath	2.
	or	swathe
	syl	swath
	pron	<swc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the strip cut by either of these in one course.
swath	3.
	or	swathe
	syl	swath
	pron	<swc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of cut grass, hay, or similar crop left in one course of such mowing.
swath	4.
	or	swathe
	syl	swath
	pron	<swc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow strip or belt.
swathe	ety	Old English swathian; related to sw@athel swaddling clothes, Old High German swedil, Dutch zwadel; see #7swaddle 
swathe	1.
	syl	swathe
	pron	<swA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bandage (a wound, limb, etc.), esp. completely.
swathe	2.
	syl	swathe
	pron	<swA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap a band, garment, etc., around, esp. so as to cover completely; swaddle.
swathe	3.
	syl	swathe
	pron	<swA@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to envelop.
swathe	4.
	syl	swathe
	pron	<swA@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a bandage or wrapping.
swathe	5.
	syl	swathe
	pron	<swA@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a variant spelling of {swath}.
swathable	sub
	head	swathe
	or	swatheable
	syl	swath+a:ble
	pos	adj.
swatheable	sub
	head	swathe
	or	swathable
	syl	swathe+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Swatow	0.
	syl	Swa+tow
	pron	<1swo1tau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE China, in E Kwantung near the mouth of the Han River: became a treaty port in 1869. Pop.: 280400 (1953). Also called: {Shantow}.
swats	ety	Old English sw*_atan (plural) beer
swats	0.
	syl	swats
	pron	<sw@ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	newly brewed ale or beer.
swatter	1.
	syl	swat+ter
	pron	<1swot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for killing insects, esp. a meshed flat attached to a handle.
swatter	2.
	syl	swat+ter
	pron	<1swot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who swats.
sway	ety	C16: probably from Old Norse sveigja to bend; related to Dutch zwaaien, Low German sw*_ajen 
sway	1.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to swing or cause to swing to and fro.
	exam	1	the door swayed in the wind.
sway	2.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to lean or incline or cause to lean or incline to one side or in different directions in turn.
sway	3.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to vacillate or cause to vacillate between two or more opinions.
sway	4.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be influenced or swerve or influence or cause to swerve to or from a purpose or opinion.
sway	5.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to hoist (a yard, mast, or other spar).
sway	6.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to rule or wield power (over).
sway	7.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to wield (a weapon).
sway	8.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	n.
	def	control; power.
sway	9.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	n.
	def	a swinging or leaning movement.
sway	10.
	syl	sway
	pron	<swA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dominion; governing authority.
hold sway	11.
	head	sway
	syl	hold sway.
	def	to be master; reign.
swayable	sub
	head	sway
	syl	sway+a:ble
	pos	adj.
swayer	sub
	head	sway
	syl	sway+er
	pos	n.
swayful	sub
	head	sway
	syl	sway+ful
	pos	adj.
swayingly	sub
	head	sway
	syl	sway+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sway-back	0.
	syl	sway-back
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	an abnormal sagging or concavity of the spine in horses.
sway-backed	sub
	head	sway-back
	syl	sway-2backed
	pos	adj.
Swazis	infl
	head	Swazi
	or	Swazi
	syl	Swa+zis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Swazi	infl
	or	Swazis
	syl	Swa+zi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Swazi	1.
	syl	Swa+zi
	pron	<1swa:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a racially mixed people of southern Africa living chiefly in Swaziland, who first formed into a strong political group in the late 19th century.
Swazi	2.
	syl	Swa+zi
	pron	<1swa:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people: an official language of Swaziland along with English. It belongs to the Nabtu group of the Niger-Congo family and is closely related to Xhosa and Zulu.
Swaziland	0.
	syl	Swa+zi+land
	pron	<1swa:zi2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in southern Africa: made a protectorate of the Transvaal by Britain in 1894; gained independence in 1968; a member of the Commonwealth. Official languages: English and Swazi. Currency: rand. Capital: Mbabane. Pop.: 374697 (1966). Area: 17363 sq. km (6704 sq. miles).
Swazi Territory	0.
	syl	Swa+zi Ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {KaNgwane}.
swear	ety	Old English swerian; related to Old Norse sverja, Gothic swaran, Old Frisian swera, German schw*"oren 
swears	infl
	head	swear
	syl	swears
	pos	vb.
swearing	infl
	head	swear
	syl	swear+ing
	pos	vb.
swore	infl
	head	swear
	syl	swore
	pos	vb.
sworn	infl
	head	swear
	syl	sworn.
	pos	vb.
swear	1.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to declare or affirm (a statement) as true, esp. by invoking a deity, etc., as witness.
swear	2.a.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to invoke (a deity, etc.) by name as a witness or guarantee to an oath.
swear	2.b.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to trust implicitly; have complete confidence (in).
swear	3.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to curse, blaspheme, or use swearwords.
swear	4.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to promise solemnly on oath; vow.
swear	5.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assert or affirm with great emphasis or earnestness.
swear	6.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to give evidence or make any statement or solemn declaration on oath.
swear	7.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take an oath in order to add force or solemnity to (a statement or declaration). {~}
swear	8.
	syl	swear
	pron	<swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a period of swearing.
swearer	sub
	head	swear
	syl	swear+er
	pos	n.
swearingly	sub
	head	swear
	syl	swear+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
swear in	0.
	syl	swear in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to administer an oath to (a person) on his assuming office, entering the witness box to give evidence, etc.
swear off	0.
	syl	swear off
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to promise to abstain from something.
	exam	1	to swear off drink.
swear out	0.
	syl	swear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to secure the issue of (a warrant for an arrest) by making a charge under oath.
swearword	0.
	syl	swear+word
	pron	<1swe*2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a socially taboo word or phrase of a profane, obscene, or insulting character.
sweat	ety	Old English sw@atan to sweat, from sw*_at sweat; related to Old Saxon sw*_et, Old Norse sveiti, Old High German sweiz, Latin s*_udor, Sanskrit svedas 
sweat	1.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	the secretion from the sweat glands, esp. when profuse and visible, as during strenuous activity, from excessive heat, etc.; perspiration.
sweat	2.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of secreting this fluid.
sweat	3.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of inducing the exudation of moisture.
sweat	4.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	drops of moisture given forth or gathered on the surface of something.
sweat	5.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state or condition of worry or eagerness (esp. in the phrase {in a sweat}) .
sweat	6.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drudgery or hard labour.
	exam	1	mowing lawns is a real sweat&!
sweat	7.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an exercise gallop given to a horse, esp. on the day of a race.
no sweat	8.
	head	sweat
	syl	no sweat&!
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	easily accomplished. {~} {sweats, sweat+ing; sweat} {sweat+ed}.
sweat	9.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	to secrete (sweat) through the pores of the skin, esp. profusely; perspire.
sweat	10.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make wet or stain with perspiration.
sweat	11.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	to give forth or cause to give forth (moisture) in droplets.
	exam	1	a sweating cheese;
	exam	2	the maple sweats sap.
sweat	12.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to collect and condense moisture on an outer surface.
	exam	1	a glass of beer sweating in the sun.
sweat	13.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a liquid
	def	to pass through a porous surface in droplets.
sweat	14.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	usage	of tobacco leaves, cut and dried hay, etc.
	def	to exude moisture and, sometimes, begin to ferment or to cause (tobacco leaves, etc.) to exude moisture.
sweat	15.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (food, esp. vegetables) slowly in butter in a tightly closed saucepan.
sweat	16.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (pieces of metal) by pressing together and heating.
sweat	17.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (solder) until it melts.
sweat	18.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to heat (a partially fused metal) to extract an easily fusible constituent.
sweat	19.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	to shake together (coins, esp. gold coins) so as to remove particles for illegal use.
sweat	20.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suffer anxiety, impatience, or distress.
sweat	21.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overwork or be overworked.
sweat	22.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to employ at very low wages and under bad conditions.
sweat	23.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to extort, esp. by torture.
	exam	1	to sweat information out of a captive.
sweat	24.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to suffer punishment.
	exam	1	you'll sweat for this&!
sweat	25.a.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	to work very hard.
sweat	25.b.
	syl	sweat
	pron	<swet>
	pos	n.
	def	to be filled with anxiety or impatience.
sweatless	sub
	head	sweat
	syl	sweat+less
	pos	adj.
sweatband	1.
	syl	sweat+band
	pron	<1swet2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of material set in a hat or cap to protect it from sweat.
sweatband	2.
	syl	sweat+band
	pron	<1swet2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth tied around the forehead to keep sweat out of the eyes or around the wrist to keep the hands dry, as in sports.
sweatbox	1.
	syl	sweat+box
	pron	<1swet2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for causing tobacco leaves, fruit, or hides to sweat.
sweatbox	2.
	syl	sweat+box
	pron	<1swet2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small pen or cubicle where a pig is fattened intensively.
sweatbox	3.
	syl	sweat+box
	pron	<1swet2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a narrow room or cell for a prisoner.
sweatbox	4.
	syl	sweat+box
	pron	<1swet2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any place where a person sweats on account of confinement, heat, etc.
sweated	1.
	syl	sweat+ed
	pron	<1swetid>
	pos	adj.
	def	made by exploited labour.
	exam	1	sweated goods.
sweated	2.
	syl	sweat+ed
	pron	<1swetid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of workers, etc.
	def	forced to work in poor conditions for low pay.
sweater	1.a.
	syl	sweat+er
	pron	<1swet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment made of knitted or crocheted material covering the upper part of the body, esp. a heavy one worn for warmth.
sweater	1.b.
	syl	sweat+er
	pron	<1swet*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a sweater dress.
sweater	2.
	syl	sweat+er
	pron	<1swet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that sweats.
sweater	3.
	syl	sweat+er
	pron	<1swet*>
	pos	n.
	def	an employer who overworks and underpays his employees.
sweater girl	0.
	syl	sweat+er girl
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, now rare.
	def	a young woman or girl with large breasts who wears tight sweaters.
sweat gland	0.
	syl	sweat gland
	pos	n.
	def	any of the coiled tubular subcutaneous glands that secrete sweat by means of a duct that opens on to the surface of the skin.
sweating sickness	1.
	syl	sweat+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {miliary fever}.
sweating sickness	2.
	syl	sweat+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious febrile disease that was widespread in Europe during the late 15th century, characterized by profuse sweating.
sweating sickness	3.
	syl	sweat+ing sick+ness
	pos	n.
	def	a disease of cattle, esp. calves, prevalent in southern Africa and transmitted by ticks.
sweaway	alt
	head	sweat off
	or	sweat off
	syl	swea:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
sweat off	0.
	or	sweaway
	syl	sweat off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get rid of (weight) by strenuous exercise or sweating.
sweat out	1.
	syl	sweat out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cure or lessen the effects of (a cold, respiratory infection, etc.) by sweating.
sweat out	2.
	syl	sweat out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to endure (hardships) for a time (often in the phrase {sweat it out}) .
sweat one's guts out	3.
	head	sweat out
	syl	sweat one's guts out.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to work extremely hard.
sweat shirt	0.
	syl	sweat shirt
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a long-sleeved knitted cotton sweater worn by athletes, etc.
sweatshop	0.
	syl	sweat+shop
	pron	<1swet2Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a workshop where employees work long hours under bad conditions for low wages.
sweat suit	0.
	syl	sweat suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a suit worn by athletes for training comprising knitted cotton trousers fitting closely at the ankle and a light cotton sweater.
sweatier	infl
	head	sweaty
	syl	sweat:i+er
	pos	adj.
sweatiest	infl
	head	sweaty
	syl	sweat:i+est.
	pos	adj.
sweaty	1.
	syl	sweat:y
	pron	<1sweti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with perspiration; sweating.
sweaty	2.
	syl	sweat:y
	pron	<1sweti>
	pos	adj.
	def	smelling of or like sweat.
sweaty	3.
	syl	sweat:y
	pron	<1sweti>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing sweat.
sweatily	sub
	head	sweaty
	syl	sweat:i+ly
	pos	adv.
sweatiness	sub
	head	sweaty
	syl	sweat:i+ness
	pos	n.
swede	ety	C19: so called after being introduced into Scotland from Sweden in the 18th century
swede	1.
	syl	swede
	pron	<swEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian cruciferous plant, cultivated for its bulbous edible root, which is used as a vegetable and as cattle fodder.
swede	2.
	syl	swede
	pron	<swEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant.
swede	xref
	syl	swede
	pron	<swEd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Swedish turnip}. U.S. name: {rutabaga}.
Swede	0.
	syl	Swede
	pron	<swEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Sweden.
Sweden	0.
	syl	Swe+den
	pron	<1swEdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in NW Europe, occupying the E part of the Scandinavian Peninsula, on the Gulf of Bothnia and the Baltic: first united during the Viking period (8th-11th centuries). About 50 per cent of the total area is forest and 9 per cent lakes. Exports include timber, pulp, paper, iron ore, and steel. Language: Swedish. Religion: mostly Lutheran. Currency: krona. Capital: Stockholm. Pop.: 8161000 (1974 est.). Area: 449793 sq. km (173665 sq. miles). Swedish name: {Sverige}.
Emanuel	infl
	head	Swedenborg
	syl	E:ma:nu:el
	pron	<A1manuAl>
	pos	n.
Swedenborg	0.
	syl	Swe:den:borg
	pron	<1swEdN2bc:g>, Swedish <1svA:d*n2bcrj>
	pos	n.
	def	original surname 1688-1772, Swedish scientist and theologian, whose mystical ideas became the basis of a religious movement.
Swedenborgism	alt
	head	Swedenborgianism
	or	Swedenborgianism
	syl	Swe+den+bor+gism
	pron	<1swEdN2bc:Jiz*m>, <-giz->
	pos	n.
Swedenborgianism	0.
	or	Swedenborgism
	syl	Swe+den+bor+gi+an+ism
	pron	<2swEdN1bc:Ji*2niz*m>, <-gi->
	pos	n.
	def	the system of philosophical and religious doctrines of Emanuel Swedenborg, emphasizing the spiritual structure of the universe, the possibility of direct contact with spirits, and the divinity of Christ. This provided the basis for the {New Jerusalem Church} (or {New Church}) founded by Swedenborg's followers.
Swedenborgian	sub
	head	Swedenborgianism
	syl	Swe+den+1bor+gi:an
	pos	n. adj.
Swedish	1.
	syl	Swe+dish
	pron	<1swEdiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Sweden, its people, or their language.
Swedish	2.
	syl	Swe+dish
	pron	<1swEdiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Sweden, belonging to the North Germanic branch of the Indo-European family: one of the two official languages of Finland.
the Swedish	3.
	head	Swedish
	syl	the Swedish.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the people of Sweden collectively.
Swedish massage	0.
	syl	Swe+dish mas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	massage combined with a system ({Swedish movements} or {gymnastics}) of passive and active exercising of muscles and joints.
Swedish mile	0.
	syl	Swe+dish mile
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length used in Sweden, equal to 10 kilometres.
Jan Pieterszoon	infl
	head	Sweelinck
	syl	Jan Pie:ters:zoon
	pron	<jan> <1pEt*r2zo:n>
	pos	n.
Sweelinck	0.
	syl	Swee:linck
	pron	Dutch <1swA:liGk>
	pos	n.
	def	1562-1621, Dutch composer and organist, whose organ works are important for being the first to incorporate inde?!pendent parts for the pedals.
sweeny	0.
	syl	swee+ny
	pron	<1swEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a wasting of the shoulder muscles of a horse, esp. as the result of a nerve injury.
sweep	ety	C13 swepen; related to Old English sw*_apan, Old Norse sveipa; see #7swipe, swoop 
sweeps	infl
	head	sweep
	syl	sweeps
	pos	vb.
sweeping	infl
	head	sweep
	syl	sweep+ing
	pos	vb.
swept	infl
	head	sweep
	syl	swept.
	pos	vb.
sweep	1.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clean or clear (a space, chimney, etc.) with a brush, broom, etc.
sweep	2.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to remove or collect (dirt, rubbish, etc.) with a brush, broom, etc.
sweep	3.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move in a smooth or continuous manner, esp. quickly or forcibly.
	exam	1	cars swept along the road.
sweep	4.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move in a proud or dignified fashion.
	exam	1	she swept past.
sweep	5.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread or pass rapidly across, through, or along (a region, area, etc.).
	exam	1	the news swept through the town.
sweep	6.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct (the gaze, line of fire, etc.) over; survey.
sweep	7.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away or off
	def	to overwhelm emotionally.
	exam	1	she was swept away by his charm.
sweep	8.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to brush or lightly touch (a surface, etc.).
	exam	1	the dress swept along the ground.
sweep	9.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to convey, clear, or abolish, esp. with strong or continuous movements.
	exam	1	the sea swept the sandcastle away;
	exam	2	secondary modern schools were swept away.
sweep	10.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to extend gracefully or majestically, esp. in a wide circle.
	exam	1	the plains sweep down to the sea.
sweep	11.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to search (a body of water) for mines, etc., by dragging.
sweep	12.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to win overwhelmingly, esp. in an election.
	exam	1	Labour swept the country.
sweep	13.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to play (a ball) with a sweep.
sweep	14.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to propel (a boat) with sweeps.
sweep	15.a.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in gambling
	def	to win all the cards or money.
sweep	15.b.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve a triumphant success.
sweep (something) under the carpet	16.
	head	sweep
	syl	sweep (some?!thing) under the carpet.
	def	to conceal (something, esp. a problem) in the hope that it will be overlooked by others.
sweep	17.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of sweeping; removal by or as if by a brush or broom.
sweep	18.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift or steady movement, esp. in an arc.
	exam	1	with a sweep of his arms.
sweep	19.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance, arc, etc., through which something, such as a pendulum, moves.
sweep	20.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a wide expanse or scope.
	exam	1	the sweep of the plains.
sweep	21.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	any curving line or contour.
sweep	22.a.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the winning of every trick in a hand of whist.
sweep	22.b.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the taking, by pairing, of all exposed cards in cassino.
sweep	23.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sweepstake}.
sweep	24.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a shot in which the ball is hit more or less square on the leg side from a half-kneeling position with the bat held nearly horizontal.
sweep	25.a.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long oar used on an open boat.
sweep	25.b.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a person steering a surf boat with such an oar.
sweep	26.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sails of a windmill.
sweep	27.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a steady horizontal or circular movement of an electron beam across or around the fluorescent screen of a cathode-ray tube.
sweep	28.a.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a rakelike attachment for the front of a motor vehicle for pushing hay into piles.
sweep	28.b.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a triangular blade on a cultivator used to cut through roots below the surface of the soil.
sweep	29.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a curving driveway.
sweep	30.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	See {chimney sweep}.
sweep	31.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {swipe} (sense 4)}.
sweep	32.a.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	an overwhelming victory or success.
sweep	32.b.
	syl	sweep
	pron	<swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete change; purge.
	exam	1	to make a clean sweep.
sweepy	sub
	head	sweep
	syl	sweep:y
	pos	adj.
sweepback	0.
	syl	sweep+back
	pron	<1swEp2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the rearward inclination of a component or surface, such as an aircraft wing, fin, etc.
sweeper	1.
	syl	sweep+er
	pron	<1swEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to sweep, such as a roadsweeper.
sweeper	2.
	syl	sweep+er
	pron	<1swEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for sweeping.
	exam	1	a carpet sweeper.
sweeper	3.
	syl	sweep+er
	pron	<1swEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, soccer.
	def	a player who supports the main defenders, as by intercepting loose balls, etc.
sweep hand	0.
	syl	sweep hand
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	a long hand that registers seconds or fractions of seconds on the perimeter of the dial.
sweeping	1.
	syl	sweep+ing
	pron	<1swEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprehensive and wide-ranging.
	exam	1	sweeping reforms.
sweeping	2.
	syl	sweep+ing
	pron	<1swEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	indiscriminate or without reservations.
	exam	1	sweeping statements.
sweeping	3.
	syl	sweep+ing
	pron	<1swEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	decisive or overwhelming.
	exam	1	a sweeping victory.
sweeping	4.
	syl	sweep+ing
	pron	<1swEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking in a wide area.
	exam	1	a sweeping glance.
sweeping	5.
	syl	sweep+ing
	pron	<1swEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	driving steadily onwards, esp. over a large area.
	exam	1	a sweeping attack.
sweepingly	sub
	head	sweeping
	syl	sweep+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sweepingness	sub
	head	sweeping
	syl	sweep+ing+ness
	pos	n.
sweepings	0.
	syl	sweep+ings
	pron	<1swEpiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	debris, litter, or refuse.
sweepstake	ety	C15: originally referring to someone who sweeps or takes all the stakes in a game
sweepstake	1.a.
	syl	sweep+stake
	pron	<1swEp2stAk>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a lottery in which the stakes of the participants constitute the prize.
sweepstake	1.b.
	syl	sweep+stake
	pron	<1swEp2stAk>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	the prize itself.
sweepstake	2.
	syl	sweep+stake
	pron	<1swEp2stAk>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	any event involving a lottery, esp. a horse race in which the prize is the competitors' stakes.
sweepstake	xref
	syl	sweep+stake
	pron	<1swEp2stAk>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	Often shortened to {sweep}.
sweet	ety	Old English sw*_ete; related to Old Saxon sw*_oti, Old High German suozi, Old Norse s@etr, Latin su*_adus persuasive, su*_avis sweet, Greek h*_edus, Sanskrit sv*_adu; see #7persuade, suave  &- #!sweet+ish adj. &- #!sweet+ly adv.
sweet	1.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or denoting a pleasant taste like that of sugar.
sweet	2.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	agreeable to the senses or the mind.
	exam	1	sweet music.
sweet	3.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having pleasant manners; gentle.
	exam	1	a sweet child.
sweet	4.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine, etc.
	def	having a relatively high sugar content; not dry.
sweet	5.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of foods
	def	not decaying or rancid.
	exam	1	sweet milk.
sweet	6.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not salty.
	exam	1	sweet water.
sweet	7.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from unpleasant odours.
	exam	1	sweet air.
sweet	8.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing no corrosive substances.
	exam	1	sweet soil.
sweet	9.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petrol
	def	containing no sulphur compounds.
sweet	10.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	sentimental or unrealistic.
sweet	11.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	performed with a regular beat, with the emphasis on clearly outlined melody and little improvisation.
sweet	12.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	satisfactory or in order; all right.
sweet	13.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	respected; dear (used in polite forms of address).
	exam	1	sweet sir.
sweet	14.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adj.
	def	effortlessly done.
	exam	1	a sweet shot.
sweet on	15.
	head	sweet
	syl	sweet on.
	def	fond of or infatuated with.
at one's own sweet will	16.
	head	sweet
	syl	at one's own sweet will.
	def	as it suits oneself alone.
keep (someone) sweet	17.
	head	sweet
	syl	keep (someone) sweet.
	def	to ingratiate oneself in order to ensure cooperation.
sweet	18.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a sweet manner.
sweet	19.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet taste or smell; sweetness in general.
sweet	20.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of numerous kinds of confectionery consisting wholly or partly of sugar, esp. of sugar boiled and crystallized ({boiled sweets}) .
sweet	21.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pudding, fruit, or any sweet dish served as a dessert.
sweet	22.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	dear; sweetheart (used as a form of address).
sweet	23.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is sweet.
sweet	24.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a pleasurable experience, state, etc..
	exam	1	the sweets of success.
sweet	25.
	syl	sweet
	pron	<swEt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See {sweet potato}.
sweetness	sub
	head	sweet
	syl	sweet+ness
	pos	n.
Henry	infl
	head	Sweet
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Sweet	0.
	syl	Sweet
	pos	n.
	def	1845-1912, English philologist; a pioneer of modern phonetics. His books include (1874).
sweet alyssum	0.
	syl	sweet a:lys+sum
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean cruciferous plant, having clusters of small fragrant white or violet flowers: widely grown in gardens. See also {alyssum}.
sweet-and-sour	0.
	syl	sweet-and-sour
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	cooked in a sauce made from sugar and vinegar and other ingredients.
sweet basil	0.
	syl	sweet bas+il
	pos	n.
	def	See { {basil} (sense 1)}.
sweet bay	1.
	syl	sweet bay
	pos	n.
	def	a small tree, of SE North America, having large fragrant white flowers: family (magnolias). Sometimes shortened to {bay}.
sweet bay	2.
	syl	sweet bay
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {bay%4} (sense 1)}.
sweetbread	ety	C16: #7sweet+bread, perhaps from Old English br*_@ad meat; related to Old Saxon br*_ado ham, Old High German br*_at, Old Norse br*_ath 
sweetbread	0.
	syl	sweet+bread
	pron	<1swEt2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	the pancreas ({stomach sweetbread}) or the thymus gland ({neck} or {throat sweetbread}) of an animal, used for food.
sweetbrier	0.
	syl	sweet+bri:er
	pron	<1swEt2brI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian rose, having a tall bristly stem, fragrant leaves, and single pink flowers. Also called: {eglantine}.
sweet cherry	1.
	syl	sweet cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a white-flowered rosaceous tree, of Europe, W Asia, and N Africa, cultivated for its edible bright or dark red sweet spherical fruit.
sweet cherry	2.
	syl	sweet cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree. See also {heart cherry}.
sweet cherry	xref
	syl	sweet cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gean, wild cherry}. Compare {sour cherry}.
sweet chestnut	0.
	syl	sweet chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	See { {chestnut} (sense 1)}.
sweet cicely	1.
	syl	sweet cic+e:ly
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {myrrh}. an aromatic umbel?!liferous European plant, having compound leaves and clusters of small white flowers.
sweet cicely	2.
	syl	sweet cic+e:ly
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of this plant, formerly used in cookery for their flavour of aniseed.
sweet cicely	3.
	syl	sweet cic+e:ly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the umbelliferous genus of Asia and America, having aromatic roots and clusters of small white flowers.
sweet cider	1.
	syl	sweet ci+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	cider having a high sugar content.
sweet cider	2.
	syl	sweet ci+der
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	unfermented apple juice. Compare {hard cider}.
sweet clover	0.
	syl	sweet clo+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {melilot}.
sweet corn	1.
	syl	sweet corn
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sugar corn, green corn}. a variety of maize, whose kernels are rich in sugar and eaten as a vegetable when young.
sweet corn	2.
	syl	sweet corn
	pos	n.
	def	the unripe ears of maize, esp. the sweet kernels removed from the cob, cooked as a vegetable.
sweeten	1.
	syl	sweet+en
	pron	<1swEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make or become sweet or sweeter.
sweeten	2.
	syl	sweet+en
	pron	<1swEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mollify or soften (a person).
sweeten	3.
	syl	sweet+en
	pron	<1swEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make more agreeable.
sweeten	4.
	syl	sweet+en
	pron	<1swEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to free or be freed from unpleasant odours, acidic or corrosive substances, or the like.
sweeten	5.
	syl	sweet+en
	pron	<1swEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Finance, chiefly U.S.
	def	to raise the value of (loan collateral) by adding more securities.
sweeten	6.
	syl	sweet+en
	pron	<1swEtN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, poker.
	def	to enlarge (the pot) by adding chips.
sweetener	1.
	syl	sweet+en+er
	pron	<1swEtN*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetening agent, esp. one that does not contain sugar.
sweetener	2.
	syl	sweet+en+er
	pron	<1swEtN*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {bribe}.
sweetening	0.
	syl	sweet+en+ing
	pron	<1swEtNiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that sweetens.
sweet fern	0.
	syl	sweet fern
	pos	n.
	def	a North American shrub, (or having scented fernlike leaves and heads of brownish flowers: family
sweet flag	0.
	syl	sweet flag
	pos	n.
	def	an aroid marsh plant, having swordlike leaves, small greenish flowers, and aromatic roots. Also called: {calamus}.
sweet gale	0.
	syl	sweet gale
	pos	n.
	def	a shrub, of northern swamp regions, having yellow catkin-like flowers and aromatic leaves: family Also called: {bog myrtle}. Often shortened to {gale}.
sweet gum	1.
	syl	sweet gum
	pos	n.
	def	a North American liquidambar tree, having prickly spherical fruit clusters and fragrant sap: the wood is used to make furniture. Compare {sour gum}.
sweet gum	2.
	syl	sweet gum
	pos	n.
	def	the wood or sap of this tree.
sweetheart	1.
	syl	sweet+heart
	pron	<1swEt2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person loved by another.
sweetheart	2.
	syl	sweet+heart
	pron	<1swEt2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a lovable, generous, or obliging person.
sweetheart	3.
	syl	sweet+heart
	pron	<1swEt2ha:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a term of endearment for a beloved or lovable person.
sweetheart agreement	0.
	syl	sweet+heart a:gree+ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an industrial agreement negotiated directly between employers and employees, without resort to arbitration.
sweetie	1.
	syl	sweet:ie
	pron	<1swEti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	sweetheart; darling: used as a term of endearment.
sweetie	2.
	syl	sweet:ie
	pron	<1swEti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Brit.
	def	a child's word for { {sweet} (sense 20)}.
sweetie	3.
	syl	sweet:ie
	pron	<1swEti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; Chiefly Brit.
	def	an endearing person.
sweetiewives	infl
	head	sweetiewife
	syl	sweet:ie+wives.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sweetiewife	1.
	syl	sweet:ie+wife
	pron	<1swEti2wIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a garrulous woman.
sweetiewife	2.
	syl	sweet:ie+wife
	pron	<1swEti2wIf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	usage	formerly
	def	a woman who sells sweets.
sweeting	1.
	syl	sweet+ing
	pron	<1swEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of sweet apple.
sweeting	2.
	syl	sweet+ing
	pron	<1swEtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {sweetheart}.
sweetmen	infl
	head	sweetman
	syl	sweet+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sweetman	0.
	syl	sweet+man
	pron	<1swEt2m@n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Caribbean
	def	a man kept by a woman.
sweet marjoram	0.
	syl	sweet mar+jo+ram
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {marjoram} (sense 1)}.
sweetmeal	0.
	syl	sweet+meal
	pron	<1swEt2mEl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of biscuits
	def	sweet and wholemeal.
sweetmeat	0.
	syl	sweet+meat
	pron	<1swEt2mEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetened delicacy, such as a preserve, sweet, or, formerly, a cake or pastry.
sweet oil	0.
	syl	sweet oil
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {olive oil}.
sweet pea	0.
	syl	sweet pea
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing papilionaceous plant, of S Europe, widely cultivated for its butterfly-shaped fragrant flowers of delicate pastel colours.
sweet pepper	1.
	syl	sweet pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	a pepper plant, with large bell-shaped fruits that are eaten unripe ({green pepper}) or ripe ({red pepper}) .
sweet pepper	2.
	syl	sweet pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant.
sweet potato	1.
	syl	sweet po+ta+to
	pos	n.
	def	a convolvulaceous twining plant, of tropical America, cultivated in the tropics for its edible fleshy yellow root.
sweet potato	2.
	syl	sweet po+ta+to
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant.
sweet shop	0.
	syl	sweet shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a shop solely or largely selling sweets, esp. boiled sweets.
sweetsop	1.
	syl	sweet+sop
	pron	<1swEt2sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a small West Indian tree, having yellowish green fruit: family
sweetsop	2.
	syl	sweet+sop
	pron	<1swEt2sop>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, which has a sweet edible pulp.
sweetsop	xref
	syl	sweet+sop
	pron	<1swEt2sop>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sugar apple, custard apple}. Compare {soursop}.
sweet-talk	1.
	syl	sweet-talk
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to coax, flatter, or cajole (someone).
sweet talk	infl
	head	sweet-talk
	syl	sweet talk.
	pos	n.
sweet-talk	2.
	syl	sweet-talk
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	cajolery; coaxing.
sweet tooth	0.
	syl	sweet tooth
	pos	n.
	def	a strong liking for sweet foods.
sweet william	0.
	syl	sweet wil+liam
	pos	n.
	def	a widely cultivated Eurasian caryophyllaceous plant, with flat clusters of white, pink, red, or purple flowers.
sweet woodruff	0.
	syl	sweet wood+ruff
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian and North African rubiaceous plant, (or having whorls of leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers.
swell	ety	Old English swellan; related to Old Norse svella, Old Frisian swella, German schwellen 
swells	infl
	head	swell
	syl	swells
	pos	vb.
swelling	infl
	head	swell
	syl	swell+ing
	pos	vb.
swelled swollen	infl
	head	swell
	or	swelled
	syl	swelled; swol+len
	pos	vb.
swelled	infl
	head	swell
	or	swelled swollen
	syl	swelled.
	pos	vb.
swell	1.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow in size, esp. as a result of internal pressure. Compare { {contract} (senses 1,3)}.
swell	2.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expand or cause to expand at a particular point or above the surround?!ing level; protrude.
swell	3.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow in size, amount, intensity, or degree.
	exam	1	the party is swelling with new recruits.
swell	4.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to puff or be puffed up with pride or another emotion.
swell	5.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of seas or lakes
	def	to rise in waves.
swell	6.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to well up or overflow.
swell	7.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a musical phrase) increase gradually in volume and then diminish.
swell	8.a.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	the undulating movement of the surface of the open sea.
swell	8.b.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	a succession of waves or a single large wave.
swell	9.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	a swelling or being swollen; expansion.
swell	10.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in quantity or degree; inflation.
swell	11.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	a bulge; protuberance.
swell	12.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentle hill.
swell	13.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person very fashionably dressed.
swell	14.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man of high social or political standing.
swell	15.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a crescendo followed by an immediate diminuendo.
swell	16.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {swell organ}.
swell	16.a.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of pipes on an organ housed in a box ({swell box}) fitted with a shutter operated by a pedal, which can be opened or closed to control the volume.
swell	16.b.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	n.
	def	the manual on an organ controlling this. Compare { {choir} (sense 4)}, { {great} (sense 20)}.
swell	17.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	stylish or grand.
swell	18.
	syl	swell
	pron	<swel>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	excellent; first-class.
swollen head	alt
	head	swelled head
	or	swelled head
	syl	swol+len head
	pos	n.
swelled head	0.
	or	swollen head
	syl	swelled head
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an inflated view of one's own worth, often caused by sudden success.
swellfish	infl
	or	swellfishes
	syl	swell+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swellfishes	infl
	head	swellfish
	or	swellfish
	syl	swell+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swellfish	0.
	syl	swell+fish
	pron	<1swel2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular name for { {puffer} (sense 2)}.
swelling	1.
	syl	swell+ing
	pron	<1sweliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of expansion or inflation.
swelling	2.
	syl	swell+ing
	pron	<1sweliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being or becoming swollen.
swelling	3.
	syl	swell+ing
	pron	<1sweliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a swollen or inflated part or area.
swelling	4.
	syl	swell+ing
	pron	<1sweliG>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal enlargement of a bodily structure or part, esp. as the result of injury. Related adj.: {tumescent}.
swelter	ety	C15: swelten, from Old English sweltan to die; related to Old Norse svelta to starve, Old High German swelzan to burn with passion; see #7sultry 
swelter	1.
	syl	swel+ter
	pron	<1swelt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer under oppressive heat, esp. to perspire and feel faint.
swelter	2.
	syl	swel+ter
	pron	<1swelt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to exude (venom).
swelter	3.
	syl	swel+ter
	pron	<1swelt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to suffer under oppressive heat.
swelter	4.
	syl	swel+ter
	pron	<1swelt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweltering condition (esp. in the phrase {in a swelter}) .
swelter	5.
	syl	swel+ter
	pron	<1swelt*>
	pos	n.
	def	oppressive humid heat.
sweltering	0.
	syl	swel+ter+ing
	pron	<1swelt*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	oppressively hot and humid.
	exam	1	a sweltering day.
swelteringly	sub
	head	sweltering
	syl	swel+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
swept	0.
	syl	swept
	pron	<swept>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {sweep}.
sweptback	0.
	syl	swept+back
	pron	<1swept2b@k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft wing
	def	having leading edge and trailing edges inclined backwards towards the rear of the fuselage.
sweptwing	0.
	syl	swept+wing
	pron	<1swept2wiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft, winged missile, etc.
	def	having wings swept backwards.
swerve	ety	Old English sweorfan to scour; related to Old High German swerban to wipe off, Gothic afswairban to wipe off, Old Norse sverfa to file
swerve	1.
	syl	swerve
	pron	<swR:v>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn aside, usually sharply or suddenly, from a course.
swerve	2.
	syl	swerve
	pron	<swR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, instance, or degree of swerving.
swervable	sub
	head	swerve
	syl	swerv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
swerver	sub
	head	swerve
	syl	swerv+er
	pos	n.
sweven	ety	Old English swefn; related to Old Norse svefn dream, sleep, Lithuanian s*_apnas, Old Slavonic sunu, Latin somnus 
sweven	0.
	syl	swev+en
	pron	<1swevN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a vision or dream.
Sweyn	0.
	syl	Sweyn
	pron	<swAn>
	pos	n.
	def	known as died 1014, king of Denmark (??986-1014). He conquered England, forcing Ethelred II to flee (1013), father of Canute.
SWG	0.
	syl	S.W.G.
	def	Standard Wire Gauge; a notation for the diameters of metal rods or thickness of metal sheet ranging from 16 mm to 0.02 mm or from 0.5 inch to 0.001 inch.
swift	ety	Old English, from sw*_ifan to turn; related to Old Norse svifa to rove, Old Frisian sw*_ivia to waver, Old High German sweib a reversal; see #7swivel 
swift	1.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or able to move quickly; fast.
swift	2.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or performed quickly or suddenly; instant.
	exam	1	a swift response.
swift	3.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	prompt to act or respond.
	exam	1	swift to take revenge.
swift	4.a.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	adv.
	def	swiftly or quickly.
swift	4.b.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	swift-moving.
swift	5.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the families and such as ({common swift}) of the Old World: order They have long narrow wings and spend most of the time on the wing.
swift	6.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of domestic fancy pigeon originating in Egypt and Syria and having a somewhat similar appearance to a swift.
swift	7.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain North American lizards of the genera and that can run very rapidly: family (iguanas).
swift	8.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	n.
	def	the main cylinder in a carding machine.
swift	9.
	syl	swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	n.
	def	an expanding reel used to hold skeins of silk.
swiftly	sub
	head	swift
	syl	swift+ly
	pos	adv.
swiftness	sub
	head	swift
	syl	swift+ness
	pos	n.
Jonathan	infl
	head	Swift
	syl	Jon:a:than.
	pos	n.
Swift	0.
	syl	Swift
	pron	<swift>
	pos	n.
	def	1667-1745, Anglo-Irish satirist and churchman, who became dean of St. Patrick's, Dublin, in 1713. His works include (1704) and (1726).
swifter	0.
	syl	swift+er
	pron	<1swift*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line run around the ends of capstan bars to prevent their falling out of their sockets.
swift fox	0.
	syl	swift fox
	pos	n.
	def	a small fox, of the plains of W North America. Also called: {kit fox}.
swifty	alt
	head	swiftie
	or	swiftie
	syl	swift:y
	pron	<1swifti>
	pos	n.
swiftie	0.
	or	swifty
	syl	swift:ie
	pron	<1swifti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a trick, ruse, or deception.
swiftlet	0.
	syl	swift+let
	pron	<1swift2lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small swifts of the Asian genus that often live in caves and use echolocation: the nests, which are made of hardened saliva, are used in oriental cookery to make birds' nest soup.
swig	ety	C16: of unknown origin
swig	1.
	syl	swig
	pron	<swig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a large swallow or deep drink, esp. from a bottle.
swigs	infl
	head	swig
	syl	swigs
	pos	vb.
swigging	infl
	head	swig
	syl	swig+ging
	pos	vb.
swigged	infl
	head	swig
	syl	swigged.
	pos	vb.
swig	2.
	syl	swig
	pron	<swig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drink (some liquid) deeply, esp. from a bottle.
swigger	sub
	head	swig
	syl	swig+ger
	pos	n.
swill	ety	Old English swilian to wash out
swill	1.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink large quantities of (liquid, esp. alcoholic drink); guzzle.
swill	2.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to drench or rinse in large amounts of water.
swill	3.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feed swill to (pigs, etc.).
swill	4.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	n.
	def	wet feed, esp. for pigs, consisting of kitchen waste, skim milk, etc.
swill	5.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	n.
	def	garbage or refuse, esp. from a kitchen.
swill	6.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep draught of drink, esp. beer.
swill	7.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	n.
	def	any liquid mess.
swill	8.
	syl	swill
	pron	<swil>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of swilling.
swiller	sub
	head	swill
	syl	swill+er
	pos	n.
swim	ety	Old English swimman; related to Old Norse svima, German schwimmen, Gothic swumsl pond, Norwegian svamla to paddle
swims	infl
	head	swim
	syl	swims
	pos	vb.
swimming	infl
	head	swim
	syl	swim+ming
	pos	vb.
swam	infl
	head	swim
	syl	swam
	pos	vb.
swum	infl
	head	swim
	syl	swum.
	pos	vb.
swim	1.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move along in water, etc., by means of movements of the body or parts of the body, esp. the arms and legs, or (in the case of fish) tail and fins.
swim	2.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a distance or stretch of water) in this way.
swim	3.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compete in (a race) in this way.
swim	4.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be supported by and on a liquid; float.
swim	5.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use (a particular stroke) in swimming.
swim	6.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move smoothly, usually through air or over a surface.
swim	7.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reel or seem to reel.
	exam	1	my head swam;
	exam	2	the room swam around me.
swim	8.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or with
	def	to be covered or flooded with water or other liquid.
swim	9.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to be liberally supplied (with).
	exam	1	he's swimming in money.
swim	10.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to float or swim.
swim	11.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (something) with water deep enough to float in.
tide	infl
	head	swim
	or	against the stream
	syl	tide.
swim with	12.
	head	swim
	or	against the stream
	syl	swim with
	def	to conform to (or resist) prevailing opinion.
swim	13.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, an instance, or period of swimming.
swim	14.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	n.
	def	any graceful gliding motion.
swim	15.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of dizziness; swoon.
swim	16.
	syl	swim
	pron	<swim>
	pos	n.
	def	a pool in a river good for fishing.
in the swim	17.
	head	swim
	syl	in the swim.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fashionable or active in social or political activities.
swimmable	sub
	head	swim
	syl	swim+ma:ble
	pos	adj.
swimmer	sub
	head	swim
	syl	swim+mer
	pos	n.
swim bladder	0.
	syl	swim blad+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Ichthyol.
	def	another name for { {air bladder} (sense 1)}.
swimmeret	0.
	syl	swim+mer+et
	pron	<1swim*2ret>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small paired appendages on the abdomen of crustaceans, used chiefly in locomotion and reproduction. Also called: {pleopod}.
swimming bath	0.
	syl	swim+ming bath
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an indoor swimming pool.
bathing costume	alt
	head	swimming costume
	or	swimming costume
	syl	bath+ing cos+tume
	pos	n.
swimming costume	0.
	or	bathing costume
	syl	swim+ming cos+tume
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	any apparel worn for swimming or sunbathing, such as a woman's one-piece garment covering most of the torso but not the limbs. Usual U.S. term: {bathing suit}.
swimmingly	0.
	syl	swim+ming+ly
	pron	<1swimiGli>
	pos	adv.
	def	successfully, effortlessly, or well (esp. in the phrase {go swimmingly}) .
swimming pool	0.
	syl	swim+ming pool
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial pool for swimming.
swimsuit	0.
	syl	swim+suit
	pron	<1swim2su:t>, <-2sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's one-piece swimming garment that leaves the arms and legs bare.
Algernon Charles	infl
	head	Swinburne
	syl	Al:ger:non Charles.
	pos	n.
Swinburne	0.
	syl	Swin:burne
	pron	<1swin2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1837-1909, English lyric poet and critic.
swindle	ety	C18: back formation from German Schwindler, from schwindeln, from Old High German swintil*_on, frequentative of swintan to disappear
swindle	1.
	syl	swin+dle
	pron	<1swindL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cheat (someone) of money, etc.; defraud.
swindle	2.
	syl	swin+dle
	pron	<1swindL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (money, etc.) by fraud.
swindle	3.
	syl	swin+dle
	pron	<1swindL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fraudulent scheme or transaction.
swindler	sub
	head	swindle
	syl	swin+dler
	pos	n.
swindlingly	sub
	head	swindle
	syl	swin+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
swindle sheet	0.
	syl	swin+dle sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a slang term for {expense account}.
Swindon	0.
	syl	Swin+don
	pron	<1swind*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in NE Wiltshire: railway workshops. Pop.: 90830 (1971).
swine	ety	Old English sw*_in; related to Old Norse sv*_in, Gothic swein, Latin su*_inus relating to swine
swines	infl
	head	swine
	syl	swines
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swine	1.
	syl	swine
	pron	<swIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse or contemptible person.
swine	2.
	syl	swine
	pron	<swIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for a {pig}.
swinelike	sub
	head	swine
	syl	swine+2like
	pos	adj.
swine fever	0.
	syl	swine fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious viral disease of pigs, characterized by fever, refusal to eat, weight loss, and diarrhoea. U.S. term: {hog cholera}.
swineherd	0.
	syl	swine+herd
	pron	<1swIn2hR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks after pigs.
swinepox	1.
	syl	swine+pox
	pron	<1swIn2poks>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {variola porcina}. an acute infectious viral disease of pigs characterized by skin eruptions.
swinepox	2.
	syl	swine+pox
	pron	<1swIn2poks>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of chickenpox in which the skin eruptions are not pitted.
swine vesicular disease	0.
	syl	swine ve+sic:u+lar dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	a viral disease of swine characterized by vesicular lesions on the feet, legs, snout, and tongue.
swing	ety	Old English swingan; related to Old Frisian swinga, Old High German swingan 
swings	infl
	head	swing
	syl	swings
	pos	vb.
swinging	infl
	head	swing
	syl	swing+ing
	pos	vb.
swung	infl
	head	swing
	syl	swung.
	pos	vb.
swing	1.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move rhythmically to and fro, as a free-hanging object; sway.
swing	2.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, walk, etc., with a relaxed and swaying motion.
swing	3.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pivot or cause to pivot, as on a hinge.
swing	4.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a curve.
	exam	1	the car swung around the bend.
swing	5.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move by suspending or being suspended.
swing	6.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hang or be hung so as to be able to turn freely.
swing	7.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be hanged.
	exam	1	he'll swing for it.
swing	8.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alter or cause to alter habits, a course, etc.
swing	9.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to influence or manipulate successfully.
	exam	1	I hope he can swing the deal.
swing	10.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by up
	def	to raise or hoist, esp. in a sweeping motion.
swing	11.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to hit out or strike (at), esp. with a sweeping motion.
swing	12.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wave (a weapon, etc.) in a sweeping motion; flourish.
swing	13.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arrange or play (music) with the rhythmically flexible and compulsive quality associated with jazz.
swing	14.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of popular music, esp. jazz, or of the musicians who play it
	def	to have this quality.
swing	15.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to be lively and modern.
swing	16.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to bowl (a ball) with swing or (of a ball) to move with a swing.
swing	17.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn (a ship or aircraft) in order to test compass error.
swing the lead	18.
	head	swing
	syl	swing the lead.
	def	to malinger or make up excuses. {~}
swing	19.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or manner of swinging or the distance covered while swinging.
	exam	1	a wide swing.
swing	20.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sweeping stroke or blow.
swing	21.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	a wide punch from the side similar to but longer than a hook.
swing	22.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the lateral movement of a bowled ball through the air.
swing	23.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	any free swaying motion.
swing	24.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	any curving movement; sweep.
swing	25.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	something that swings or is swung, esp. a suspend?!ed seat on which a person may sit and swing back and forth.
swing	26.a.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	a kind of popular dance music influenced by jazz, usually played by big bands and originating in the 1930s.
swing	26.b.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	swing music.
swing	27.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a steady distinct rhythm or cadence in prose or verse.
swing	28.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the normal round or pace.
	exam	1	get into the swing of things.
swing	29.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	a fluctuation, as in some business activity, voting pattern etc.
swing	30.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	free scope; freedom of activity.
swing	31.
	syl	swing
	pron	<swiG>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a circular tour.
in full swing	32.
	head	swing
	syl	in full swing.
	def	operating with full vigour.
swingboat	0.
	syl	swing+boat
	pron	<1swiG2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fairground equipment consisting of a boat-shaped carriage for swinging in.
swing bridge	0.
	syl	swing bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a low bridge that can be rotated about a vertical axis to permit the passage of ships, etc. Also called: {pivot bridge, turn bridge}. Compare {drawbridge}.
swinging door	alt
	head	swing door
	or	swing door
	syl	swing+ing door
	pos	n.
swing door	0.
	or	swinging door
	syl	swing door
	pos	n.
	def	a door pivoted or hung on double-sided hinges so that it can open either way.
swinge	ety	Old English swengan; related to Old Frisian swenga to drench, Gothic afswaggwjan to cause to sway; see #7swing 
swingeing	0.
	syl	swinge+ing
	pron	<1swinJiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	punishing; severe.
swinger	0.
	syl	swing+er
	pron	<1swiG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person regarded as being modern and lively. &- {#!swing+ing} &- {#!swing+ing+ly}
swinging voter	0.
	syl	swing+ing vot+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person who does not vote consistently for any single political party.
swingle	ety	Old English swingel stroke; related to Middle High German sw*"ungel, Middle Dutch swinghel; see #7swing, -#7le 
swingle	1.
	syl	swin+gle
	pron	<1swiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat-bladed wooden instrument used for beating and scraping flax or hemp to remove coarse matter from it.
swingle	2.
	syl	swin+gle
	pron	<1swiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to use a swingle on.
swingletree	0.
	syl	swin:gle+tree
	pron	<1swiGgL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {whiffletree}.
swingometer	0.
	syl	swing+om+e:ter
	pron	<swiG1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device used in television broadcasting during a general election to indicate the swing of votes from one political party to another.
swing shift	1.
	syl	swing shift
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the evening work shift, usually from the middle of the afternoon until midnight.
swing shift	2.
	syl	swing shift
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	the employees working such a shift.
swing shifter	sub
	head	swing shift
	syl	swing shift+er
	pos	n.
swing-wing	1.
	syl	swing-wing
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an aircraft equipped with wings that are automatically swept back close to the fuselage when flying at high speed and are brought forward for landing and takeoff.
swing-wing	2.a.
	syl	swing-wing
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft fitted with such wings.
swing-wing	2.b.
	syl	swing-wing
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two wings of such an aircraft.
swink	ety	Old English swinc, from swincan 
swink	1.
	syl	swink
	pron	<swiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	to toil or drudge.
swink	2.
	syl	swink
	pron	<swiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	toil or drudgery.
swinker	sub
	head	swink
	syl	swink+er
	pos	n.
swipe	ety	C19: perhaps related to #7sweep 
swipe	1.
	syl	swipe
	pron	<swIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by at
	def	to hit hard with a sweeping blow.
swipe	2.
	syl	swipe
	pron	<swIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to steal.
swipe	3.
	syl	swipe
	pron	<swIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hard blow.
swipe	4.
	syl	swipe
	pron	<swIp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sweep}. a type of lever for raising and lowering a weight, such as a bucket in a well.
swipes	ety	C18: probably related to {#7sweep }
swipes	0.
	syl	swipes
	pron	<swIps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	beer, esp. when poor or weak.
swipple	ety	C15 swipyl, variant of swepyl, from swep (en) to {#7sweep }#7+ -yl, suffix denoting an instrument
swiple	alt
	head	swipple
	or	swipple
	syl	swi+ple
	pron	<1swipL>
	pos	n.
swipple	0.
	or	swiple
	syl	swip+ple
	pron	<1swipL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a flail that strikes the grain.
swirl	ety	C15: probably from Dutch zwirrelen; related to Norwegian svirla, German schwirren 
swirl	1.
	syl	swirl
	pron	<swR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn in a twisting spinning fashion.
swirl	2.
	syl	swirl
	pron	<swR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be dizzy; swim.
	exam	1	my head was swirling.
swirl	3.
	syl	swirl
	pron	<swR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a whirling or spinning motion, esp. in water.
swirl	4.
	syl	swirl
	pron	<swR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a whorl; curl.
swirl	5.
	syl	swirl
	pron	<swR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of swirling or stirring.
swirl	6.
	syl	swirl
	pron	<swR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	dizzy confusion or disorder.
swirling	sub
	head	swirl
	syl	swirl+ing
	pos	adj.
swirlingly	sub
	head	swirl
	syl	swirl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
swirly	sub
	head	swirl
	syl	swirl:y
	pos	adj.
swish	ety	C18: of imitative origin
swish	1.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move with or make or cause to move with or make a whistling or hissing sound.
swish	2.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of fabrics
	def	to rustle.
swish	3.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, now rare.
	def	to whip; flog.
swish	4.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by off
	def	to cut with a swishing blow.
swish	5.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a hissing or rustling sound or movement.
swish	6.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod for flogging or a blow from such a rod.
swish	7.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an effeminate male homosexual.
swish	8.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a W African building material composed of mortar and mud or laterite, or more recently of cement and earth.
swish	9.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	fashionable; smart.
swish	10.
	syl	swish
	pron	<swiS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	effeminate and homosexual.
swisher	sub
	head	swish
	syl	swish+er
	pos	n.
swishingly	sub
	head	swish
	syl	swish+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Swiss	1.
	syl	Swiss
	pron	<swis>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Switzerland, its inhabitants, or their dialects of German, French, and Italian.
Swiss	2.
	syl	Swiss
	pron	<swis>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Switzerland.
Swiss chard	0.
	syl	Swiss chard
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chard}.
Swiss cheese	0.
	syl	Swiss cheese
	pos	n.
	def	a hard white or pale yellow cheese with holes, such as Gruy*`ere or Emmenthal.
Swiss Guard	1.
	syl	Swiss Guard
	pos	n.
	def	the bodyguard of the pope, recruited from Swiss nationals.
Swiss Guard	2.
	syl	Swiss Guard
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this bodyguard.
swiss muslin	0.
	syl	swiss mus+lin
	pos	n.
	def	a fine muslin dress fabric, usually having a raised or woven pattern of dolls or figures.
swiss roll	0.
	syl	swiss roll
	pos	n.
	def	a sponge cake spread with jam, cream, or some other filling, and rolled up.
switch	ety	C16: perhaps from Middle Dutch swijch branch, twig
switch	1.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical, electrical, or electronic device for opening or closing a circuit or for diverting a current from one part of a circuit to another.
switch	2.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift and usually sudden shift or change.
switch	3.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	an exchange or swap.
switch	4.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible rod or twig, used esp. for punishment.
switch	5.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	the sharp movement or blow of such an instrument.
switch	6.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a tress of false hair used to give added length or bulk to a woman's own hair style.
switch	7.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	the tassel-like tip of the tail of cattle and certain other animals.
switch	8.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various card games in which the suit is changed during play.
switch	9.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a railway siding.
switch	10.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a railway point.
switch	11.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	See {switchboard}.
switch	12.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shift, change, turn aside, or change the direction of (something).
switch	13.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exchange (places); replace (something by something else).
	exam	1	the battalions switched fronts.
switch	14.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to transfer or be transferred from one railway track to another.
switch	15.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an electric current) to start or stop flowing or to change its path by operating a switch.
switch	16.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to swing or cause to swing, esp. back and forth.
switch	17.
	syl	switch
	pron	<swiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lash or whip with or as if with a switch.
switcher	sub
	head	switch
	syl	switch+er
	pos	n.
switchlike	sub
	head	switch
	syl	switch+2like
	pos	adj.
switchback	1.
	syl	switch+back
	pron	<1swiC2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a steep mountain road, railway, or track with hairpin bends or a hairpin bend on such a road, etc.
switchback	2.
	syl	switch+back
	pron	<1swiC2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. Brit.) for {roller coaster}.
switchblade knife	alt
	head	switchblade
	or	switchblade
	syl	switch+blade knife
	pron	<1swiC2blAd>
	pos	n.
switchblade	0.
	or	switchblade knife
	syl	switch+blade
	pron	<1swiC2blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {flick knife}.
switchboard	1.
	syl	switch+board
	pron	<1swiC2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an installation in a telephone exchange, office, hotel, etc., at which the interconnection of telephone lines is manually controlled.
switchboard	2.
	syl	switch+board
	pron	<1swiC2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar installation of switches, terminals, etc., by which certain electrical equipment is operated.
switcheroo	ety	C20: from #7switch 
switcheroo	0.
	syl	switch+er:oo
	pron	<2swiC*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a surprising or unexpected change or variation.
switchgirl	0.
	syl	switch+girl
	pron	<1swiC2gR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a girl or woman who operates a telephone switchboard.
switchmen	infl
	head	switchman
	syl	switch+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
switchman	0.
	syl	switch+man
	pron	<1swiCm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {pointsman}.
switch off	1.
	syl	switch off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cause (a device) to stop operating by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn off.
switch off	2.
	syl	switch off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cease to interest or be interested; make or become bored, alienated, etc.
switch on	1.
	syl	switch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to cause (a device) to operate by or as if by moving a switch, knob, or lever; turn on.
switch on	2.
	syl	switch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to produce (charm, tears, etc.) suddenly or automatically.
switch on	3.
	syl	switch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Informal. now slightly dated
	def	to make up-to-date, esp. regarding outlook, dress, etc.
switch on	4.
	syl	switch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to arouse emotionally or sexually.
switch on	5.
	syl	switch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take or become intoxicated by drugs.
switch on	6.
	syl	switch on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to introduce (someone) to drugs.
switch yard	0.
	syl	switch yard
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an area in a railway system where rolling stock is shunted, as in forming trains.
swither	ety	C16: of unknown origin
swither	1.
	syl	swith+er
	pron	<1swiD*>
	qual	Scot. dialect. vb. (intr.
	def	to hesitate; be perplexed. {~}
swither	2.
	syl	swith+er
	pron	<1swiD*>
	qual	Scot. dialect. vb. (intr.
	def	hesitation; perplexity; agitation.
Swithun	alt
	head	Swithin
	or	Swithin
	syl	Swith:un
	pron	<1swi@din>, <1swiT->
	pos	n.
Saint	infl
	head	Swithin
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Swithin	0.
	or	Swithun
	syl	Swith:in
	pron	<1swi@din>, <1swiT->
	pos	n.
	def	died 862 #7a.d., English ecclesiastic: bishop of Winchester (??852-862). Feast day: July 15.
Swit	alt
	head	Switz
	or	Switz
	syl	Swit.
Switz	0.
	or	Swit
	syl	Switz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Switzerland.
Switzer	ety	C16: from Middle High German, from Sw*_iz Switzerland
Switzer	1.
	syl	Switz+er
	pron	<1swits*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {Swiss}.
Switzer	2.
	syl	Switz+er
	pron	<1swits*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Swiss Guard.
Switzerland	0.
	syl	Swit+zer+land
	pron	<1swits*l*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a federal republic in W central Europe: the cantons of Schwyz, Uri, and Unterwalden formed a defensive league against the Hapsburgs in 1291, later joined by other cantons; gained independence in 1499; adopted a policy of permanent neutrality from 1516; a leading centre of the Reformation in the 16th century. It lies in the Jura Mountains and the Alps, with a plateau between the two ranges. Languages: German, French, Italian, and Romansch. Religion: mostly Protestant and Roman Catholic. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Bern. Pop.: 6443000 (1974 est.). Area: 41288 sq. km (15941 sq. miles). German name: {Schweiz}. French name: {Suisse}. Italian name: {Svizzera}. Related adj.: {Helvetic}.
swive	ety	Old English sw*_ifan to revolve, #7swivel 
swive	0.
	syl	swive
	pron	<swIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with (a person).
swivel	ety	C14: from Old English sw*_ifan to turn; see #7swift 
swivel	1.
	syl	swiv+el
	pron	<1swivL>
	pos	n.
	def	a coupling device which allows an attached object to turn freely.
swivel	2.
	syl	swiv+el
	pron	<1swivL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a device made of two parts which turn independently, such as a compound link of a chain.
swivel	3.a.
	syl	swiv+el
	pron	<1swivL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pivot on which is mounted a gun that may be swung from side to side in a horizontal plane.
swivel	3.b.
	syl	swiv+el
	pron	<1swivL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {swivel gun}. the gun itself. {~} {+els, +el+ling, +elled} {+els, +el+ing, +eled}.
swivel	4.
	syl	swiv+el
	pron	<1swivL>
	pos	n.
	def	to turn or swing on or as if on a pivot.
swivel	5.
	syl	swiv+el
	pron	<1swivL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	@T to @T provide @T with,@T secure@T by,@T or@T support@T with@T a@T swivel.
swivel-like	sub
	head	swivel
	syl	swiv:el-2like
	pos	adj.
swivel chair	0.
	syl	swiv+el chair
	pos	n.
	def	a chair, the seat of which is joined to the legs by a swivel and which thus may be spun round.
swivel pin	0.
	syl	swiv+el pin
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kingpin} (sense 1).
swivet	ety	C20: of unknown origin
swivet	0.
	syl	swiv+et
	pron	<1swivit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a condition of nervous excitement or exasperation.
swizzle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
swizzle	1.
	syl	swiz+zle
	pron	<1swizL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an unshaken cocktail.
swizzle	2.
	syl	swiz+zle
	pron	<1swizL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Caribbean drink of milk and rum.
swizzle	3.
	syl	swiz+zle
	pron	<1swizL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {swizz}. a swindle or disappointment.
swizzle	4.
	syl	swiz+zle
	pron	<1swizL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stir a swizzle stick in (a drink).
swizzle stick	0.
	syl	swiz+zle stick
	pos	n.
	def	a small rod used to agitate an effervescent drink to facilitate the escape of carbon dioxide.
swobs	infl
	head	swob
	syl	swobs
	pos	n. vb.
swobbing	infl
	head	swob
	syl	swob+bing
	pos	n. vb.
swobbed	infl
	head	swob
	syl	swobbed.
	pos	n. vb.
swob	0.
	syl	swob
	pron	<swob>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a less common word for {swab}.
swollen	1.
	syl	swol+len
	pron	<1sw*ul*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {swell}.
swollen	2.
	syl	swol+len
	pron	<1sw*ul*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	tumid or enlarged by or as if by swelling.
swollen	3.
	syl	swol+len
	pron	<1sw*ul*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	turgid or bombastic.
swollenly	sub
	head	swollen
	syl	swol+len+ly
	pos	adv.
swollenness	sub
	head	swollen
	syl	swol+len+ness
	pos	n.
swoon	ety	Old English gesw*_ogen insensible, past participle of sw*_ogan (unattested except in compounds) to suffocate
swoon	1.
	syl	swoon
	pron	<swu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a literary word for {faint}.
swoon	2.
	syl	swoon
	pron	<swu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become ecstatic.
swoon	3.
	syl	swoon
	pron	<swu:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an instance of fainting.
swoon	xref
	syl	swoon
	pron	<swu:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also (archaic or dialect): {swound} (swa$und).
swooningly	sub
	head	swoon
	syl	swoon+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
swoop	ety	Old English sw*_apan to sweep; related to Old High German sweifan to swing around, Old Norse sveipa to throw
swoop	1.
	syl	swoop
	pron	<swu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by down, on, or upon
	def	to sweep or pounce suddenly.
swoop	2.
	syl	swoop
	pron	<swu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up, away, or off
	def	to seize or scoop suddenly.
swoop	3.
	syl	swoop
	pron	<swu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of swooping.
swoop	4.
	syl	swoop
	pron	<swu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift descent.
swoosh	ety	C20: of imitative origin (probably influenced by #7swish and #7swoop 
swoosh	1.
	syl	swoosh
	pron	<swuS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a rustling or swirling sound, esp. when moving or pouring out.
swoosh	2.
	syl	swoosh
	pron	<swuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a swirling or rustling sound or movement.
swops	infl
	head	swop
	syl	swops
	pos	n. vb.
swopping	infl
	head	swop
	syl	swop+ping
	pos	n. vb.
swopped	infl
	head	swop
	syl	swopped.
	pos	n. vb.
swop	0.
	syl	swop
	pron	<swop>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {swap}.
sword	ety	Old English sweord; related to Old Saxon swerd, Old Norse sverth, Old High German swert 
sword	1.
	syl	sword
	pron	<sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thrusting, striking, or cutting weapon with a long blade having one or two cutting edges, a hilt, and usually a crosspiece or guard.
sword	2.
	syl	sword
	pron	<sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	such a weapon worn on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of authority.
sword	3.
	syl	sword
	pron	<sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a sword, such as the snout of a swordfish.
cross swords	4.
	head	sword
	syl	cross swords.
	def	to argue or fight.
sword	5.a.
	syl	sword
	pron	<sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	violence or power, esp. military power.
sword	5.b.
	syl	sword
	pron	<sc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	death; destruction.
	exam	1	to put to the sword.
swordless	sub
	head	sword
	syl	sword+less
	pos	adj.
swordlike	sub
	head	sword
	syl	sword+2like
	pos	adj.
sword bayonet	0.
	syl	sword bay:o+net
	pos	n.
	def	a bayonet with a swordlike blade.
swordbearer	0.
	syl	sword+bear:er
	pos	n.
	def	an official who carries a ceremonial sword.
sword belt	0.
	syl	sword belt
	pos	n.
	def	a belt with a sling or strap for a sword.
swordbill	0.
	syl	sword+bill
	pron	<1sc:d2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a South American hummingbird, having a bill as long as its body.
sword cane	0.
	syl	sword cane
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swordstick}.
swordcraft	0.
	syl	sword+craft
	pron	<1sc:d2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of using a sword.
sword dance	0.
	syl	sword dance
	pos	n.
	def	a dance in which the performers dance nimbly over swords on the ground or brandish them in the air.
sword dancer	sub
	head	sword dance
	syl	sword danc+er
	pos	n.
sword dancing	sub
	head	sword dance
	syl	sword danc+ing
	pos	n.
sword fern	0.
	syl	sword fern
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous ferns having sword-shaped fronds.
swordfish	infl
	or	swordfishes
	syl	sword+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swordfishes	infl
	head	swordfish
	or	swordfish
	syl	sword+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swordfish	0.
	syl	sword+fish
	pron	<1sc:d2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a large scombroid fish, with a very long upper jaw: valued as a food and game fish: family
sword grass	0.
	syl	sword grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses and other plants having sword-shaped sharp leaves.
sword knot	0.
	syl	sword knot
	pos	n.
	def	a loop on the hilt of a sword by which it was attached to the wrist, now purely decorative.
sword lily	0.
	syl	sword lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {gladiolus} (sense 1)}.
Sword of Damocles	0.
	syl	Sword of Dam:o:cles
	pos	n.
	def	a closely impending disaster.
swordplay	1.
	syl	sword+play
	pron	<1sc:d2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	the action or art of fighting with a sword.
swordplay	2.
	syl	sword+play
	pron	<1sc:d2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	verbal sparring. &- {#!sword+#!play@.er}
swordsmen	infl
	head	swordsman
	syl	swords+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
swordsman	0.
	syl	swords+man
	pron	<1sc:dzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one who uses or is skilled in the use of a sword.
swordsmanship	sub
	head	swordsman
	syl	swords+man+2ship
	pos	n.
swordstick	0.
	syl	sword+stick
	pron	<1sc:d2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow walking stick used as a sheath for a short sword or dagger.
swordtail	0.
	syl	sword+tail
	pron	<1sc:d2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small freshwater cyprinodont fishes of the genus esp. of Central America, having a long swordlike tail.
swore	0.
	syl	swore
	pron	<swc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {swear}.
sworn	1.
	syl	sworn
	pron	<swc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {swear}.
sworn	2.
	syl	sworn
	pron	<swc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	bound, pledged, or made inveterate, by or as if by an oath.
	exam	1	a sworn statement;
	exam	2	he was sworn to God.
swot	ety	C19: dialect variant of #7sweat (n.)
swots	infl
	head	swot
	syl	swots
	pos	vb.
swotting	infl
	head	swot
	syl	swot+ting
	pos	vb.
swotted	infl
	head	swot
	syl	swot+ted.
	pos	vb.
swot	H1.1.
	syl	swot
	pron	<swot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to study (a subject) intensively, as for an examination; cram.
swot	H1.2.
	syl	swot
	pron	<swot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	Also called: {swotter} (#!sw$At$$). a person who works or studies hard.
swot	H1.3.
	syl	swot
	pron	<swot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	hard work or grind.
swots	infl
	head	swot
	syl	swots
	pos	n.
swotting	infl
	head	swot
	syl	swot+ting
	pos	n.
swotted	infl
	head	swot
	syl	swot+ted
	pos	n.
swot	H2.0.
	syl	swot
	pron	<swot>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant of {swat}.
swound	0.
	syl	swound
	pron	<swaund>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {swoon}.
'swounds	alt
	head	swounds
	or	swounds
	syl	'swounds
	pron	<zwaundz>, <zaundz>
	pos	interj.
swounds	0.
	or	'swounds
	syl	swounds
	pron	<zwaundz>, <zaundz>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	less common spellings of {zounds}.
swum	0.
	syl	swum
	pos	sw^m; vb.
	def	the past participle of {swim}.
swung	0.
	syl	swung
	pron	<sw^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {swing}.
swung dash	0.
	syl	swung dash
	pos	n.
	def	a mark,
swung dash	xref
	syl	swung dash
	pos	n.
	def	used in text to indicate the omission of a word or part of a word.
swy	ety	C20: from German zwei two
swy	0.
	syl	swy
	pron	<swI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {two-up}.
SY	0.
	syl	SY
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Seychelles.
Sybaris	0.
	syl	Syb:a+ris
	pron	<1sib*ris>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek colony in S Italy, on the Gulf of Taranto: notorious for its luxurious living, founded about 720 #7b.c. and sacked in 510. &- {#!Syb@.a+rite} &- {Syb@.a+rit+ic} (@!s$Ib$$#!r$It$Ik) {@!Syb@.a+#!rit@.i+cal} &- {@!Syb@.a+#!rit@.i+cal@.ly}
sybarite	ety	C16: from Latin Sybar*_ita, from Greek Subarit*_es inhabitant of S#7ybaris 
sybarite	1.
	syl	syb:a+rite
	pron	<1sib*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a devotee of luxury and the sensual vices. {~}
sybarite	2.
	syl	syb:a+rite
	pron	<1sib*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	luxurious; sensuous.
sybaritic	sub
	head	sybarite
	or	sybaritical
	syl	syb:a+rit+ic
	pron	<2sib*1ritik>
	pos	adj.
sybaritical	sub
	head	sybarite
	or	sybaritic
	syl	syb:a+1rit:i+cal
	pos	adj.
sybaritically	sub
	head	sybarite
	syl	syb:a+1rit:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sycamine	ety	C16: from Latin s*_ycam*_inus, from Greek sukaminon, from Hebrew shiqm*_ah 
sycamine	0.
	syl	syc:a+mine
	pron	<1sik*2mIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mulberry tree mentioned in the Bible, thought to be the black mulberry,
sycamore	ety	C14: from Old French sicamor, from Latin s*_ycomorus, from Greek sukomoros, from sukon fig+ moron mulberry
sycamore	1.
	syl	syc:a+more
	pron	<1sik*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian maple tree, naturalized in Britain and North America, having five-lobed leaves, yellow flowers, and two-winged fruits.
sycamore	2.
	syl	syc:a+more
	pron	<1sik*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an American plane tree, See {plane tree}.
sycamore	3.
	syl	syc:a+more
	pron	<1sik*2mc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a moraceous tree, of N Africa and W Asia, having an edible figlike fruit.
syce	ety	C17: from Urdu s*_a'is, from Arabic, from s*_asa to administer
sice	infl
	head	syce
	or	saice
	syl	sice
	pron	<sIs>
	pos	n.
saice	infl
	head	syce
	or	sice
	syl	saice
	pron	<sIs>
	pos	n.
syce	0.
	syl	syce
	pron	<sIs>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly, in India
	def	a servant employed to look after horses, drive carriages, etc.
sycee	ety	C18: from Chinese sa*`i sz fine silk; so called because the silver can be made into threads as fine as silk
sycee silver	alt
	head	sycee
	or	sycee
	syl	sy+cee sil+ver
	pron	<sI1sE>
	pos	n.
sycee	0.
	or	sycee silver
	syl	sy+cee
	pron	<sI1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	silver ingots formerly used as a medium of exchange in China.
syconium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek sukon fig
syconia	infl
	head	syconium
	syl	sy+co+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syconium	0.
	syl	sy+co+ni:um
	pron	<sI1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the fleshy fruit of the fig, consisting of a greatly enlarged receptacle.
sycophant	ety	C16: from Latin s*_ycophanta, from Greek sukophant*_es, literally: the person showing a fig, apparently referring to the fig sign used in making an accusation, from sukon fig+ phainein to show; sense probably developed from @6accuser@9 to @6informer, flatterer@9 &- #!syc@.o+phan+cy n. &- syc@.o+phan+tic (@!s$Ik$$#!f@ant$Ik), @!syc@.o+#!phan+ti+cal, or @!syc@.o+#!phant+ish adj.
sycophant	0.
	syl	syc:o+phant
	pron	<1sik*f*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses flattery to win favour from individuals wielding influence; toady.
sycophantically	sub
	head	sycophant
	or	sycophantishly
	syl	syc:o+1phan+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sycophantishly	sub
	head	sycophant
	or	sycophantically
	syl	syc:o+1phant+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
sycosis	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek suk*_osis, from sukon fig
sycosis	0.
	syl	sy+co+sis
	pron	<sI1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	chronic inflammation of the hair follicles, esp. those of the beard, caused by a staphylococcal infection.
Sydney	H1.1.
	syl	Syd+ney
	pron	<1sidni>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Australia, capital of New South Wales, on an inlet of the S Pacific: the largest city in Australia and the first British settlement, established as a penal colony in 1788; developed rapidly after 1820 with the discovery of gold in its hinterland; large wool market; three universities. Pop.: 2922760 (1975 est.).
Sydney	H1.2.
	syl	Syd+ney
	pron	<1sidni>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Canada, in Nova Scotia on NE Cape Breton Island: capital of Cape Breton Island until 1820, when the island united administratively with Nova Scotia. Pop.: 33230 (1971).
Sydney	H2.0.
	syl	Syd:ney
	pron	<1sidni>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Sir Philip) {Sidney}.
Sydneysider	0.
	syl	Syd+ney+sid+er
	pron	<1sidni2sId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a resident of Sydney.
Sydney silky	0.
	syl	Syd+ney silk:y
	pos	n.
	def	a small silky-coated breed of terrier, originally from Australia.
Syene	0.
	syl	Sy+e:ne
	pron	<sI1Eni>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Ancient Greek name for {Aswan}.
syenite	ety	C18: from French sy*'enite, from Latin sy*_en*_it*_es lapis stone from Syene (Aswan), where it was originally quarried
syenite	0.
	syl	sy+e:nite
	pron	<1sI*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured coarse-grained plutonic igneous rock consisting of feldspars with hornblende or biotite.
syenitic	sub
	head	syenite
	syl	sy+e:nit+ic
	pron	<2sI*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
Syktyvkar	0.
	syl	Syk+tyv+kar
	pron	Russian <siktif1kar>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the NW Soviet Union, capital of the Komi ASSR: timber industry. Pop.: 152000 (1975 est.).
syll	alt
	head	syl
	or	syl
	syl	syll.
syl	1.
	or	syll
	syl	syl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	syllable.
syl	2.
	or	syll
	syl	syl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	syllabus.
syllabary	ety	C16: from New Latin syllab*_arium, from Latin syllaba #7syllable 
syllabaries	infl
	head	syllabary
	syl	syl+la+bar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syllabary	1.
	syl	syl+la+bar:y
	pron	<1sil*b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a table or list of syllables.
syllabary	2.
	syl	syl+la+bar:y
	pron	<1sil*b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of symbols used in certain writing systems, such as one used for Japanese, in which each symbol represents a spoken syllable.
syllabi	0.
	syl	syl+la+bi
	pron	<1sil*2bI>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {syllabus}.
syllabic	1.
	syl	syl+lab+ic
	pron	<si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to syllables or the division of a word into syllables.
syllabic	2.
	syl	syl+lab+ic
	pron	<si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a kind of verse line based on a specific number of syllables rather than being regulated by stresses or quantities.
syllabic	3.
	syl	syl+lab+ic
	pron	<si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a consonant
	def	constituting a syllable.
syllabic	4.
	syl	syl+lab+ic
	pron	<si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plainsong and similar chanting
	def	having each syllable sung to a different note.
syllabic	5.
	syl	syl+lab+ic
	pron	<si1l@bik>
	pos	n.
	def	a syllabic consonant.
syllabically	sub
	head	syllabic
	syl	syl+1lab:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
syllabicate	alt
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabify
	syl	syl+lab:i+cate
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabifies	infl
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabicates
	syl	syl+lab:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabifying	infl
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabicating
	syl	syl+lab:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabified	infl
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabicated
	syl	syl+lab:i+fied
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabicates	infl
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabifies
	syl	syl+lab:i+cates
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabicating	infl
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabifying
	syl	syl+lab:i+cat+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabicated	infl
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabified
	syl	syl+lab:i+cat+ed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
syllabify	0.
	or	syllabicate
	syl	syl+lab:i+fy
	pron	<si1l@bi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide (a word) into its constituent syllables.
syllabification	sub
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabication
	syl	syl+2lab:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
syllabication	sub
	head	syllabify
	or	syllabification
	syl	syl+2lab:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
syllabism	0.
	syl	syl+la+bism
	pron	<1sil*2biz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	use of a writing system consisting of characters for syllables rather than for individual sounds or whole words. Also called: {syllabography}.
syllable	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin syllaba, from Greek sullab*_e, from sullambanein to collect together, from sul- #7syn -#7+ lambanein to take
syllable	1.
	syl	syl+la+ble
	pron	<1sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination or set of one or more units of sound in a language that must consist of a sonorous element (a sonant or vowel) and may or may not contain less sonorous elements (consonants or semivowels) flanking it on either or both sides: for example @6paper@9 has two syllables. See also: {open} (sense 33), {closed} (sense 6a)}.
syllable	2.
	syl	syl+la+ble
	pron	<1sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the writing systems of certain languages, esp. ancient ones
	def	a symbol or set of symbols standing for a syllable.
syllable	3.
	syl	syl+la+ble
	pron	<1sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the least mention in speech or print.
	exam	1	don't breathe a syllable of it.
in words of one syllable	4.
	head	syllable
	syl	in words of one syllable.
	def	simply; bluntly.
syllable	5.
	syl	syl+la+ble
	pron	<1sil*bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pronounce syllables of (a text); articulate.
syllable	6.
	syl	syl+la+ble
	pron	<1sil*bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write down in syllables.
syllabogram	0.
	syl	syl+lab:o+gram
	pron	<si1l@b*u2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a written symbol represent?!ing a single syllable.
syllabography	0.
	syl	syl+lab+og+ra+phy
	pron	<2sil*1bogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {syllabism}. Compare {logography, phonography}.
syllabub	ety	C16: of unknown origin
sillabub	alt
	head	syllabub
	or	syllabub
	syl	sil+la+bub
	pron	<1sil*2b^b>
	pos	n.
syllabub	1.
	or	sillabub
	syl	syl+la+bub
	pron	<1sil*2b^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiced drink made of milk with rum, port, brandy, or wine, often hot.
syllabub	2.
	or	sillabub
	syl	syl+la+bub
	pron	<1sil*2b^b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cold dessert made from milk or cream beaten with sugar, wine, and lemon juice.
syllabus	ety	C17: from Late Latin, erroneously from Latin sittybus parchment strip giving title and author, from Greek sittuba 
syllabuses	infl
	head	syllabus
	or	syllabi
	syl	syl+la+bus:es
	pron	<-2bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syllabi	infl
	head	syllabus
	or	syllabuses
	syl	syl+la+bi
	pron	<-2bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syllabus	1.
	syl	syl+la+bus
	pron	<1sil*b*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an outline of a course of studies, text, etc.
syllabus	2.a.
	syl	syl+la+bus
	pron	<1sil*b*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the subjects studied for a particular course.
syllabus	2.b.
	syl	syl+la+bus
	pron	<1sil*b*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a list of these subjects.
Syllabus	1.
	syl	Syl+la+bus
	pron	<1sil*b*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	Also called: {Syllabus of Errors}. a list of 80 doctrinal theses condemned as erroneous by Pius IX in 1864.
Syllabus	2.
	syl	Syl+la+bus
	pron	<1sil*b*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a list of 65 Modernist propositions con?!demned as erroneous by Pius X in 1907.
syllepsis	ety	C16: from Late Latin, from Greek sull*_epsis, from sul- #7syn -#7+ l*_epsis a taking, from lambanein to take
syllepses	infl
	head	syllepsis
	syl	syl+lep+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syllepsis	1.
	syl	syl+lep+sis
	pron	<si1lepsis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in grammar or rhetoric
	def	the use of a single sentence construction in which a verb, adjective, etc. is made to cover two syntactical functions, as the verb form in
syllepsis	2.
	syl	syl+lep+sis
	pron	<si1lepsis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {zeugma}.
sylleptic	sub
	head	syllepsis
	syl	syl+1lep+tic
	pos	adj.
sylleptically	sub
	head	syllepsis
	syl	syl+1lep+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
syllogism	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek sullogismos, from sullogizesthai to reckon together, from sul- #7syn -#7+ logizesthai to calculate, from logos a discourse
syllogism	1.
	syl	syl+lo+gism
	pron	<1sil*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a deductive inference by which a conclusion is derived from two propositions, the {major premiss} and the {minor premiss}. The subject of the conclusion, the {minor term} (F), appears in the minor premiss, the predicate of the conclusion, the {major term} (H), appears in the major premiss, and the {middle term} (G), appears only in both prem?!isses, not the conclusion. The most common type of syllogism consists of categorical statements, such as F G, H G, F H.
syllogism	2.
	syl	syl+lo+gism
	pron	<1sil*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of deductive reasoning from the general to the particular.
syllogism	3.
	syl	syl+lo+gism
	pron	<1sil*2Jiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a subtle or deceptive piece of reasoning.
syllogistic	1.
	syl	syl+lo+gis+tic
	pron	<2sil*1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to or consisting of syllogisms. {~}
syllogistic	2.
	syl	syl+lo+gis+tic
	pron	<2sil*1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	the branch of logic concerned with syllogisms.
syllogistic	3.
	syl	syl+lo+gis+tic
	pron	<2sil*1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	reasoning by means of syllogisms.
syllogistically	sub
	head	syllogistic
	syl	syl+lo+1gis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
syllogize	ety	C15: via Old French from Late Latin syllogiz*_are, from Greek sullogizesthai; see #7syllogism 
syllogise	alt
	head	syllogize
	or	syllogize
	syl	syl+lo+gise
	pron	<1sil*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
syllogize	0.
	or	syllogise
	syl	syl+lo+gize
	pron	<1sil*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reason or infer by using syllogisms.
syllogization	sub
	head	syllogize
	or	syllogisation
	syl	syl+lo+gi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
syllogisation	sub
	head	syllogize
	or	syllogization
	syl	syl+lo+gi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
syllogizer	sub
	head	syllogize
	or	syllogiser
	syl	syl+lo+2giz+er
	pos	n.
syllogiser	sub
	head	syllogize
	or	syllogizer
	syl	syl+lo+2gis+er
	pos	n.
sylph	ety	C17: from New Latin sylphus, probably coined from Latin silv a wood+Greek numph*_e #7nymph 
sylph	1.
	syl	sylph
	pron	<silf>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender graceful girl or young woman.
sylph	2.
	syl	sylph
	pron	<silf>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of imaginary beings assumed to inhabit the air.
sylphic	sub
	head	sylph
	syl	sylph+ic
	pos	adj.
sylphid	sub
	head	sylph
	syl	sylph+id
	pos	adj.
sylphlike	sub
	head	sylph
	syl	sylph+2like
	pos	adj.
sylphish	sub
	head	sylph
	or	sylphy
	syl	sylph+ish
	pos	adj.
sylphy	sub
	head	sylph
	or	sylphish
	syl	sylph:y
	pos	adj.
sylva	ety	C17: Latin silva a wood
silva	alt
	head	sylva
	or	sylva
	syl	sil+va
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
sylvas	infl
	head	sylva
	or	sylvae
	syl	syl+vas
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sylvae	infl
	head	sylva
	or	sylvas
	syl	syl+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sylva	0.
	or	silva
	syl	syl+va
	pron	<1silv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the trees growing in a particular region.
sylvan	ety	C16: from Latin silv*_anus, from silva forest
silvan	alt
	head	sylvan
	or	sylvan
	syl	sil+van
	pron	<1silv*n>
sylvan	1.
	or	silvan
	syl	syl+van
	pron	<1silv*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	of, characteristic of, or consisting of woods or forests.
sylvan	2.
	or	silvan
	syl	syl+van
	pron	<1silv*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	living or located in woods or forests.
sylvan	3.
	or	silvan
	syl	syl+van
	pron	<1silv*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	idyllically rural or rustic.
sylvan	4.
	or	silvan
	syl	syl+van
	pron	<1silv*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	an inhabitant of the woods, esp. a spirit.
sylvanite	ety	C18: from (T#7ran) #7sylvan (#7ia) #7+ {-#7ite %1}, with reference to the region where it was first found
sylvanite	0.
	syl	syl+van+ite
	pron	<1silv*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a silver-white mineral consisting of a telluride of gold and silver in the form of elongated striated crystals: a source of gold in Australia and North America. Formula: (Au,Ag)Te\2.
Sylvanus	0.
	syl	Syl:va:nus
	pron	<sil1vAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Silvanus}.
sylvatic	0.
	syl	syl+vat+ic
	pron	<sil1v@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	growing, living, or occurring in a wood or beneath a tree. Also: {syl+ves+tral} (s$Il#!v$estr$$l).
sylviculture	0.
	syl	syl+vi+cul+ture
	pron	<1silvi2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {silviculture}.
sylvite	ety	C19: sylvite, alteration of sylvine, from New Latin @T sal@T digestiva@T Sylvii@T digestive@T salt@T of@T Sylvius, @T after Franciscus Sylvius (died 1672), German anatomist. See {-#7ite %1}#7, {-#7ine %2}
sylvine	alt
	head	sylvite
	or	sylvite
	syl	syl+vine
	pron	<1silvEn>
	pos	n.
sylvite	0.
	or	sylvine
	syl	syl+vite
	pron	<1silvIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble colourless, white, or coloured mineral consisting of potassium chloride in cubic crystalline form with sodium impurities: it occurs chiefly in sedimentary beds and is an important ore of potassium. Formula: KCl.
sym	1.
	syl	sym.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	symbol.
sym	2.
	syl	sym.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Chem.
	def	symmetrical.
sym	3.
	syl	sym.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	symphony.
sym	4.
	syl	sym.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	symptom.
sym-	0.
	syl	sym-
	pos	prefix.
	def	variant of {syn-} before and
symbiont	ety	C19: from Greek sumbioun to live together, from bioun to live
symbiont	0.
	syl	sym+bi+ont
	pron	<1simbi2ont>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism living in a state of symbiosis.
symbiontic	sub
	head	symbiont
	syl	sym+bi+1on+tic
	pos	adj.
symbiontically	sub
	head	symbiont
	syl	sym+bi+1on+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
symbiosis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek: a living together; see #7sym?!biont 
symbiosis	1.
	syl	sym+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2simbi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a close association of two animal or plant species that are dependent on one another.
symbiosis	2.
	syl	sym+bi:o+sis
	pron	<2simbi1*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar relationship between interdependent persons or groups.
symbiotic	sub
	head	symbiosis
	or	symbiotical
	syl	sym+bi+1ot+ic
	pos	adj.
symbiotical	sub
	head	symbiosis
	or	symbiotic
	syl	sym+bi+1ot:i+cal
	pos	adj.
symbol	ety	C15: from Church Latin symbolum, from Greek sumbolon sign, from sumballein to throw together, from #7syn -#7+ ballein to throw
symbol	1.
	syl	sym+bol
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that represents or stands for something else, usually by convention or association, esp. a material object used to represent something abstract.
symbol	2.
	syl	sym+bol
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, person, idea, etc., used in a literary work, film, etc., to stand for or suggest something else with which it is associated either explicitly or in some more subtle way.
symbol	3.
	syl	sym+bol
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter, figure, or sign used in mathematics, science, music, etc. to represent a quantity, phenomenon, operation, function, etc.
symbol	4.
	syl	sym+bol
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the end product, in the form of an object or act, of a conflict in the unconscious between repression processes and the actions and thoughts being repressed.
	exam	1	the symbols of dreams.
symbol	5.
	syl	sym+bol
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	any mental process that represents some feature of external reality.
symbols	infl
	head	symbol
	or	symbols
	syl	sym+bols
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
symbolling	infl
	head	symbol
	or	symboling
	syl	sym+bol+ling
	pos	vb.
symbolled	infl
	head	symbol
	or	symboled
	syl	sym+bolled
	pos	vb.
symboling	infl
	head	symbol
	or	symbolling
	syl	sym+bol+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
symboled	infl
	head	symbol
	or	symbolled
	syl	sym+boled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
symbol	6.
	syl	sym+bol
	pron	<1simbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {symbolize}.
symbolical	alt
	head	symbolic
	or	symbolic
	syl	sym+bol:i+cal
	pos	adj.
symbolic	1.
	or	symbolical
	syl	sym+bol+ic
	pron	<sim1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a symbol or symbols.
symbolic	2.
	or	symbolical
	syl	sym+bol+ic
	pron	<sim1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving as a symbol.
symbolic	3.
	or	symbolical
	syl	sym+bol+ic
	pron	<sim1bolik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the use of symbols or symbolism.
symbolically	sub
	head	symbolic
	syl	sym+1bol:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
symbolicalness	sub
	head	symbolic
	syl	sym+1bol:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
symbolical books	0.
	syl	sym+bol:i+cal books
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the books containing the creeds, beliefs, or doctrine of religious groups that have emerged since the Reformation.
symbolic logic	0.
	syl	sym+bol+ic log+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a treatment of formal logic in which terms and their relationships are represented by specific symbols to simplify the analysis of propositions, etc. Also called: {mathematical logic}.
symbolism	1.
	syl	sym+bol+ism
	pron	<1simb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the representation of something in symbolic form or the attribution of symbolic meaning or character to something.
symbolism	2.
	syl	sym+bol+ism
	pron	<1simb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of symbols or symbolic representation.
symbolism	3.
	syl	sym+bol+ism
	pron	<1simb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbolic significance or qual?!ity.
symbolism	4.
	syl	sym+bol+ism
	pron	<1simb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a late 19th-century movement in art that sought to express mystical or abstract ideas through the symbolic use of images. See also {synthetism}.
symbolism	5.
	syl	sym+bol+ism
	pron	<1simb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	any symbolist interpretation of the Eucharist.
symbolist	1.
	syl	sym+bol+ist
	pron	<1simb*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who uses or can interpret symbols, esp. as a means to revealing aspects of truth and reality.
symbolist	2.
	syl	sym+bol+ist
	pron	<1simb*list>
	pos	n.
	def	an artist or writer who practises symbolism in his work.
symbolist	3.
	syl	sym+bol+ist
	pron	<1simb*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a writer associated with the symbolist movement.
symbolist	4.
	syl	sym+bol+ist
	pron	<1simb*list>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	an artist associated with the movement of symbolism.
symbolist	5.
	syl	sym+bol+ist
	pron	<1simb*list>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a person who rejects any interpretation of the Eucharist that suggests that Christ is really present in it, and who maintains that the bread and wine are only symbols of his body and blood.
symbolist	6.
	syl	sym+bol+ist
	pron	<1simb*list>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing symbolism or symbolists.
symbolistic	sub
	head	symbolist
	or	symbolistical
	syl	sym+bol+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
symbolistical	sub
	head	symbolist
	or	symbolistic
	syl	sym+bol+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
symbolistically	sub
	head	symbolist
	syl	sym+bol+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
symbolist movement	0.
	syl	sym+bol+ist move+ment
	pos	n.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a movement beginning in French and Belgian poetry towards the end of the 19th century with the verse of Mallarm*'e, Val*'ery, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Maeterlinck, and others, and seeking to express states of mind rather than objective reality by making use of the power of words and images to suggest as well as denote.
symbolise	alt
	head	symbolize
	or	symbolize
	syl	sym+bol+ise
	pron	<1simb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
symbolize	1.
	or	symbolise
	syl	sym+bol+ize
	pron	<1simb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to serve as or be a symbol of.
symbolize	2.
	or	symbolise
	syl	sym+bol+ize
	pron	<1simb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by by
	def	to represent by a symbol or symbols.
symbolize	3.
	or	symbolise
	syl	sym+bol+ize
	pron	<1simb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use symbols.
symbolize	4.
	or	symbolise
	syl	sym+bol+ize
	pron	<1simb*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or regard as symbolic or figurative.
symbolization	sub
	head	symbolize
	or	symbolisation
	syl	sym+bol:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
symbolisation	sub
	head	symbolize
	or	symbolization
	syl	sym+bol:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
symbology	0.
	syl	sym+bol+o:gy
	pron	<sim1bol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the use, study, or interpretation of symbols.
symbological	sub
	head	symbology
	syl	sym+bo+log:i+cal
	pron	<2simb*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
symbologist	sub
	head	symbology
	syl	sym+1bol:o+gist
	pos	n.
symmetalism	alt
	head	symmetallism
	or	symmetallism
	syl	sym+met+al+ism
	pron	<si1met*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
symmetallism	1.
	or	symmetalism
	syl	sym+met+al+lism
	pron	<si1met*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of an alloy of two or more metals in fixed relative value as the standard of value and currency.
symmetallism	2.
	or	symmetalism
	syl	sym+met+al+lism
	pron	<si1met*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the economic policies and doctrine supporting a symmetallic standard.
symmetrical	1.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing or displaying symmetry. Compare {asymmetric}.
symmetrical	2.a.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of two points
	def	capable of being joined by a line that is bisected by a given point or bisected perpendicularly by a given line or plane.
	exam	1	the points (x, y) and (-x, -y) are symmetrical about the origin.
symmetrical	2.b.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a configuration
	def	having pairs of points that are symmetrical about a given point, line, or plane.
	exam	1	a circle is symmetrical about a diameter.
symmetrical	2.c.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an equation or function of two or more variables
	def	remaining unchanged in form after an interchange of two variables.
	exam	1	x+y=z is a symmetrical equation.
symmetrical	3.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic, maths. of a relation
	def	unchanged in meaning or value if the related terms are interchanged, as in
symmetrical	4.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a compound
	def	having a molecular structure in which substituents are symmetrical about the molecule.
symmetrical	5.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for {actinomorphic}.
symmetrical	6.
	syl	sym+met+ri+cal
	pron	<si1metrikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {symmetric}. (of a disease, infection, etc.) affecting both sides of the body or corresponding parts, such as both legs.
symmetrically	sub
	head	symmetrical
	syl	sym+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
symmetricalness	sub
	head	symmetrical
	syl	sym+1met+ri+cal+ness
	pos	n.
symmetric matrix	0.
	syl	sym+met+ric ma+trix
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a square matrix that is equal to its transpose, being symmetrical about its main diagonal. A {skew symmetric matrix} is equal to the negation of its trans?!pose. Compare {orthogonal matrix}.
symmetrise	alt
	head	symmetrize
	or	symmetrize
	syl	sym+me+trise
	pron	<1simi2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
symmetrize	0.
	or	symmetrise
	syl	sym+me+trize
	pron	<1simi2trIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render symmetrical or perfectly balanced.
symmetrization	sub
	head	symmetrize
	or	symmetrisation
	syl	sym+me+tri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
symmetrisation	sub
	head	symmetrize
	or	symmetrization
	syl	sym+me+tri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
symmetry	ety	C16: from Latin symmetria, from Greek summetria proportion, from #7syn -#7+ metron measure
symmetries	infl
	head	symmetry
	syl	sym+me+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
symmetry	1.
	syl	sym+me+try
	pron	<1simitri>
	pos	n.
	def	similarity, correspond?!ence, or balance among systems or parts of a system.
symmetry	2.
	syl	sym+me+try
	pron	<1simitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an exact correspondence in position or form about a given point, line, or plane. See {symmetrical} (sense 2).
symmetry	3.
	syl	sym+me+try
	pron	<1simitri>
	pos	n.
	def	beauty or harmony of form based on a proportionate arrangement of parts.
symmetry	4.
	syl	sym+me+try
	pron	<1simitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the independence of a property with respect to direction; isotropy.
John Addington	infl
	head	Symonds
	syl	John Ad:ding:ton
	pron	<1@diGt*n>
	pos	n.
Symonds	0.
	syl	Sym:onds
	pron	<1sim*ndz>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-93, English writer, noted for his (1875-86) and for studies of homosexuality.
Arthur	infl
	head	Symons
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Symons	0.
	syl	Sy:mons
	pron	<1sIm*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1945, English poet and critic, who helped to introduce the French symbolists to England.
sympathectomy	ety	C20: from #7sympathetic+ -#7ectomy 
sympathectomies	infl
	head	sympathectomy
	syl	sym+pa+thec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sympathectomy	0.
	syl	sym+pa+thec+to+my
	pron	<2simp*1Tekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical excision or chemical destruction ({chemical sympathectomy}) of one or more parts of the sympathetic nervous system.
sympathetical	alt
	head	sympathetic
	or	sympathetic
	syl	sym+pa+thet:i+cal
	pos	adj.
sympathetic	1.
	or	sympathetical
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2simp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by, feeling, or showing sympathy; understand?!ing.
sympathetic	2.
	or	sympathetical
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2simp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accord with the subject's personality or mood; congenial.
	exam	1	a sympathetic atmosphere.
sympathetic	3.
	or	sympathetical
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2simp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by to or towards
	def	showing agreement (with) or favour (towards).
	exam	1	sympathetic to the proposals.
sympathetic	4.
	or	sympathetical
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2simp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, physiol.
	def	of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the parasympathetic system accelerating the heartbeat, dilating the bronchi, inhibiting the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc. Compare {parasympathetic}.
sympathetic	5.
	or	sympathetical
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2simp*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to vibrations occurring as a result of similar vibrations in a neighbouring body.
	exam	1	sympathetic strings on a sitar.
sympathetically	sub
	head	sympathetic
	syl	sym+pa+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sympathetic ink	0.
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic ink
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {invisible ink}.
sympathetic magic	0.
	syl	sym+pa+thet+ic mag+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a type of magic in which it is sought to produce a large-scale effect, often at a distance, by performing some small-scale ceremony resembling it, such as the pouring of water on an altar to induce rainfall.
sympathin	ety	C20: from #7sympath (#7etic) +#7-in 
sympathin	0.
	syl	sym+pa+thin
	pron	<1simp*Tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance released at certain sympathetic nerve endings: thought to be identical with adrenaline.
sympathise	alt
	head	sympathize
	or	sympathize
	syl	sym+pa+thise
	pron	<1simp*2TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
sympathize	1.
	or	sympathise
	syl	sym+pa+thize
	pron	<1simp*2TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to feel or express compassion or sympathy (for); commiserate.
	exam	1	he sympathized with my troubles.
sympathize	2.
	or	sympathise
	syl	sym+pa+thize
	pron	<1simp*2TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to share or understand the sentiments or ideas (of); be in sympathy (with).
sympathizer	sub
	head	sympathize
	or	sympathiser
	syl	sym+pa+2thiz+er
	pos	n.
sympathiser	sub
	head	sympathize
	or	sympathizer
	syl	sym+pa+2this+er
	pos	n.
sympathizingly	sub
	head	sympathize
	or	sympathisingly
	syl	sym+pa+2thiz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sympathisingly	sub
	head	sympathize
	or	sympathizingly
	syl	sym+pa+2this+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
sympatholytic	ety	C20: from #7sympath (#7etic) +#7-lytic 
sympatholytic	1.a.
	syl	sym+pa+tho+lyt+ic
	pron	<2simp*T*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	inhibiting or antagonistic to nerve impulses of the sympathetic nervous system.
sympatholytic	1.b.
	syl	sym+pa+tho+lyt+ic
	pron	<2simp*T*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of or relating to such inhibition.
sympatholytic	2.
	syl	sym+pa+tho+lyt+ic
	pron	<2simp*T*u1litik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	sympatholytic drug. Compare {sympathomimetic}.
sympathomimetic	ety	C20: from #7sympath (#7etic) +#7mimetic 
sympathomimetic	1.
	syl	sym+pa+tho+mi+met+ic
	pron	<2simp*T*umi1metik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	causing a physiological effect similar to that produced by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
sympathomimetic	2.
	syl	sym+pa+tho+mi+met+ic
	pron	<2simp*T*umi1metik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a sympathomimetic drug. Compare {sympatholytic}.
sympathy	ety	C16: from Latin sympath*_ia, from Greek sumpatheia, from sumpath*_es, from #7syn -#7+ pathos suffering
sympathies	infl
	head	sympathy
	syl	sym+pa+thies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sympathy	1.
	syl	sym+pa+thy
	pron	<1simp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the sharing of another's emotions, esp. of sorrow or anguish; pity; compassion.
sympathy	2.
	syl	sym+pa+thy
	pron	<1simp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an affinity or harmony, usually of feelings or interests, between persons or things.
	exam	1	to be in sympathy with someone.
sympathy	3.
	syl	sym+pa+thy
	pron	<1simp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	mutual affection or understanding arising from such a relationship; congeniality.
sympathy	4.
	syl	sym+pa+thy
	pron	<1simp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a physical system or body when its behaviour is similar or corresponds to that of a different system that influences it, such as the vibration of sympathetic strings.
sympathy	5.
	syl	sym+pa+thy
	pron	<1simp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a feeling of loyalty, support, or accord, as for an idea, cause, etc.
sympathy	6.
	syl	sym+pa+thy
	pron	<1simp*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the mutual relationship between two organs or parts whereby a change in one has an effect on the other.
sympathy strike	0.
	syl	sym+pa+thy strike
	pos	n.
	def	a strike organized in support of another section of workers or a cause and not because of direct griev?!ances. Also called: {sympathetic strike}.
sympatric	ety	C20: from #7syn -#7+ -patric, from Greek patra native land, from pat*_er father
sympatric	0.
	syl	sym+pat+ric
	pron	<sim1p@trik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of biological speciation or species
	def	taking place or existing in the same or overlapping geographical areas. Compare {allopatric}.
sympatrically	sub
	head	sympatric
	syl	sym+1pat+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sympetalous	0.
	syl	sym+pet+al+ous
	pron	<sim1pet*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for {gamopetalous}.
symphile	ety	C20: from Greek sumphilein to love mutually; see #7syn-, -phile 
symphile	0.
	syl	sym+phile
	pron	<1simfIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an insect or other organism that lives in the nests of social insects, esp. ants and termites, and is fed and reared by the inmates. Compare {synoekete}.
symphonic poem	0.
	syl	sym+phon+ic po:em
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an extended orchestral composition, originated by Liszt, based on nonmusical material, such as a work of literature or folk tale. Also called: {tone poem}.
symphonious	0.
	syl	sym+pho+ni+ous
	pron	<sim1f*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	harmonious or concordant.
symphoniously	sub
	head	symphonious
	syl	sym+1pho+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
symphonist	0.
	syl	sym+pho+nist
	pron	<1simf*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who composes symphonies.
symphony	ety	C13: from Old French symphonie, from Latin symph*_onia concord, concert, from Greek sumph*_onia, from #7syn- #7+ ph*_on*_e sound &- sym+phon+ic (s$Im#!f$An$Ik) adj. &- sym+#!phon@.i+cal+ly adv.
symphonies	infl
	head	symphony
	syl	sym+pho+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
symphony	1.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended large-scale orchestral composition, usually with several movements, at least one of which is in sonata form. The classical form of the symphony was fixed by Haydn and Mozart, but the innovations of subsequent composers have freed it entirely from classical constraints. It continues to be a vehicle for serious, large-scale orchestral music.
symphony	2.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of instrumental music in up to three very short movements, used as an overture to or interlude in a baroque opera.
symphony	3.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any purely orchestral movement in a vocal work, such as a cantata or oratorio.
symphony	4.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {symphony orchestra}.
symphony	5.a.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{consonance} (sense 3)}. Compare {{diaphony} (sense 2)}.
symphony	5.b.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval of unison.
symphony	6.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	anything distinguished by a harmonious composition.
	exam	1	the picture was a symphony of green.
symphony	7.
	syl	sym+pho+ny
	pron	<1simf*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	harmony in general; concord.
symphony orchestra	0.
	syl	sym+pho+ny or+ches+tra
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an orchestra capable of performing symphonies, esp. the large orchestra comprising strings, brass, woodwind, harp and percussion, used in the performance of romantic and postromantic works.
symphysis	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek sumphusis, from sumphuein, from #7syn -#7+ phuein to grow
symphyses	infl
	head	symphysis
	syl	sym+phy+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
symphysis	1.
	syl	sym+phy+sis
	pron	<1simfisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, botany.
	def	a growing together of parts or structures, such as two bony surfaces joined by an intermediate layer of fibrous cartilage.
symphysis	2.
	syl	sym+phy+sis
	pron	<1simfisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a line marking this growing together.
symphysis	3.
	syl	sym+phy+sis
	pron	<1simfisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal adhesion of two or more parts or structures.
symphysial	sub
	head	symphysis
	or	symphyseal
	syl	sym+phys+i:al
	pron	<sim1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
symphyseal	sub
	head	symphysis
	or	symphysial
	syl	sym+phys+e:al
	pron	<sim1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
symphystic	sub
	head	symphysis
	or	symphytic
	syl	sym+phys+tic
	pron	<sim1fistik>
	pos	adj.
symphytic	sub
	head	symphysis
	or	symphystic
	syl	sym+1phyt+ic
	pos	adj.
sympodium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7syn -#7+ Greek podion a little foot, from pous foot
sympodia	infl
	head	sympodium
	syl	sym+po+di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
sympodium	0.
	syl	sym+po+di:um
	pron	<sim1p*udi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the main axis of growth in the grapevine and similar plants: a number of lateral branches that arise from just behind the apex of the main stem, which ceases to grow. Compare {monopodium}.
sympodial	sub
	head	sympodium
	syl	sym+1po+di:al
	pos	adj.
sympodially	sub
	head	sympodium
	syl	sym+1po+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
symposiac	ety	C17: from Latin symposiacus; see #7symposium 
symposiac	1.
	syl	sym+po+si+ac
	pron	<sim1p*uzi2@k>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, suitable for, or occurring at a symposium.
symposiac	2.
	syl	sym+po+si+ac
	pron	<sim1p*uzi2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {symposium}.
symposiarch	ety	C17: from Greek; see #7symposium, -#7arch 
symposiarch	1.
	syl	sym+po+si+arch
	pron	<sim1p*uzi2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the president of a symposium, esp. in classical Greece.
symposiarch	2.
	syl	sym+po+si+arch
	pron	<sim1p*uzi2a:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {toastmaster}.
symposium	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek sumposion, from sumpinein to drink together, from sum- #7syn -#7+ pinein to drink
symposiums	infl
	head	symposium
	or	symposia
	syl	sym+po+si:ums
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
symposia	infl
	head	symposium
	or	symposiums
	syl	sym+po+si:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
symposium	1.
	syl	sym+po+si:um
	pron	<sim1p*uzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a conference or meeting for the discussion of some subject, esp. an academic topic or social problem.
symposium	2.
	syl	sym+po+si:um
	pron	<sim1p*uzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of scholarly contributions, usually published together, on a given subject.
symposium	3.
	syl	sym+po+si:um
	pron	<sim1p*uzi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Greece
	def	a drinking party with intellectual conversation, music, etc.
symptom	ety	C16: from Late Latin sympt*_oma, from Greek sumpt*_oma chance, from sumpiptein to occur, from #7syn -#7+ piptein to fall
symptom	1.
	syl	symp+tom
	pron	<1simpt*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any sensation or change in bodily function experienced by a patient that is associated with a particular disease. Compare {{sign} (sense 9)}.
symptom	2.
	syl	symp+tom
	pron	<1simpt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any phenom?!enon or circumstance accompanying something and regarded as evidence of its existence; indication.
symptomless	sub
	head	symptom
	syl	symp+tom+less
	pos	adj.
symptomatical	alt
	head	symptomatic
	or	symptomatic
	syl	symp+to+mat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
symptomatic	1.
	or	symptomatical
	syl	symp+to+mat+ic
	pron	<2simpt*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	being a symptom; indicative.
	exam	1	symptomatic of insanity.
symptomatic	2.
	or	symptomatical
	syl	symp+to+mat+ic
	pron	<2simpt*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a symptom or symptoms.
symptomatic	3.
	or	symptomatical
	syl	symp+to+mat+ic
	pron	<2simpt*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	according to symptoms.
	exam	1	a symptomatic analysis of a case.
symptomatically	sub
	head	symptomatic
	syl	symp+to+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
symptomatology	0.
	syl	symp+tom:a+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2simpt*m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the study and classification of the symptoms of disease.
syn	0.
	syl	syn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	synonym(ous).
syn-	ety	from Greek sun together, with
syn-	1.
	syl	syn-
	pos	prefix.
	def	with or together.
	exam	1	synecology.
syn-	2.
	syl	syn-
	pos	prefix.
	def	fusion.
	exam	1	syngamy.
synaeresis	0.
	syl	syn+aer+e:sis
	pron	<si1ni*risis>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {syneresis}.
synaesthesia	ety	from New Latin, from #7syn -#7+ -esthesia, from Greek aisth*_esis sensation
synesthesia	alt
	head	synaesthesia
	or	synaesthesia
	syl	syn+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2sinEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
synaesthesia	1.
	or	synesthesia
	syl	syn+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2sinEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	a sensation experienced in a part of the body other than the part stimulated.
synaesthesia	2.
	or	synesthesia
	syl	syn+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2sinEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the subjective sensation of a sense other than the one being stimulated. For example, a sound may evoke sensations of colour.
synaesthetic	sub
	head	synaesthesia
	or	synesthetic
	syl	syn+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2sinEs1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
synesthetic	sub
	head	synaesthesia
	or	synaesthetic
	syl	syn+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2sinEs1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
synagogue	ety	C12: from Old French sinagogue, from Late Latin synag*_oga, from Greek sunag*_og*_e a gathering, from sunagein to bring together, from #7syn -#7+ agein to lead
synagogue	1.a.
	syl	syn:a+gogue
	pron	<1sin*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a building for Jewish religious services and usually also for religious instruction.
synagogue	1.b.
	syl	syn:a+gogue
	pron	<1sin*2gog>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	synagogue services.
synagogue	2.
	syl	syn:a+gogue
	pron	<1sin*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	a congregation of Jews who assemble for worship or religious study.
synagogue	3.
	syl	syn:a+gogue
	pron	<1sin*2gog>
	pos	n.
	def	the religion of Judaism as organized in such congregations.
synagogical	sub
	head	synagogue
	or	synagogal
	syl	syn:a+gog:i+cal
	pron	<2sin*1goJikL>
	pos	adj.
synagogal	sub
	head	synagogue
	or	synagogical
	syl	syn:a+gog+al
	pron	<1sin*2gogL>
	pos	adj.
synalepha	ety	C16: from Late Latin synaloepha, from Greek sunaliph*_e, from #7syn -#7+ aleiphein to melt, smear
synaloepha	alt
	head	synalepha
	or	synalepha
	syl	syn:a+loe:pha
	pron	<2sin*1lEf*>
	pos	n.
synalepha	0.
	or	synaloepha
	syl	syn:a+le:pha
	pron	<2sin*1lEf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	vowel elision, esp. as it arises when one word ends in a vowel and the following word begins with one.
synapse	0.
	syl	syn+apse
	pron	<1sIn@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	the point at which a nerve impulse is relayed from the terminal portion of an axon to the dendrites of an adjacent neuron.
synapsis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek sunapsis junction, from sunaptein to join together, from #7syn -#7+ haptein to connect
synapses	infl
	head	synapsis
	syl	syn+ap+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synapsis	1.
	syl	syn+ap+sis
	pron	<si1n@psis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the association in pairs of homologous chromosomes at the start of meiosis.
synapsis	2.
	syl	syn+ap+sis
	pron	<si1n@psis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {synapse}.
synaptic	sub
	head	synapsis
	or	synaptical
	syl	syn+ap+tic
	pron	<si1n@ptik>
	pos	adj.
synaptical	sub
	head	synapsis
	or	synaptic
	syl	syn+1ap+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
synaptically	sub
	head	synapsis
	syl	syn+1ap+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synarchy	ety	C18: from Greek sunarchia, from sunarchein to rule jointly
synarchies	infl
	head	synarchy
	syl	syn+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synarchy	0.
	syl	syn+ar+chy
	pron	<1sin*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	joint rule.
synarthrosis	ety	via New Latin from Greek sunarthr*_osis, from sunarthrousthai to be connected by joints, from sun- #7syn -#7+ arthron a joint
synarthroses	infl
	head	synarthrosis
	syl	syn+ar+thro+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synarthrosis	0.
	syl	syn+ar+thro+sis
	pron	<2sina:1Tr*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various joints which lack a synovial cavity and are virtually immovable; a fixed joint.
synarthrodial	sub
	head	synarthrosis
	syl	syn+ar+1thro+di:al
	pos	adv.
synarthrodially	sub
	head	synarthrosis
	syl	syn+ar+1thro+di+al+ly
	pos	adv.
sync	1.
	syl	sync
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Films, television, computers.
	def	an informal word for {synchronize}.
sync	2.
	syl	sync
	pron	<siGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films, television, computers.
	def	an informal word for {synchroni?!zation}.
syncarp	ety	C19: from New Latin syncarpium, from #7syn -#7+ Greek karpos fruit
syncarp	0.
	syl	syn+carp
	pron	<1sinka:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a fleshy multiple fruit, formed from two or more carpels of one flower or the aggregated fruits of several flowers.
syncarpous	1.
	syl	syn+car+pous
	pron	<sin1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the ovaries of certain flowering plants
	def	consisting of united carpels. Compare {apocarpous}.
syncarpous	2.
	syl	syn+car+pous
	pron	<sin1ka:p*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a syncarp.
syncarpy	sub
	head	syncarpous
	syl	syn+car+py
	pron	<1sinka:pi>
	pos	n.
synchros	infl
	head	synchro
	syl	syn+chros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synchro	0.
	syl	syn+chro
	pron	<1siGkr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of electrical devices in which the angular position of a rotating part is transformed into a voltage, or vice versa. Also called: {selsyn}.
synchro-	0.
	syl	syn:chro-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating synchronization.
	exam	1	synchroflash.
synchrocyclotron	0.
	syl	syn+chro+cy+clo+tron
	pron	<2siGkr*u1sIkl*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cyclotron in which the frequency of the electric field is modulated to allow for relativistic effects at high velocities and thus produce higher energies.
synchroflash	0.
	syl	syn+chro+flash
	pron	<1siGkr*u2fl@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism in a camera that enables the shutter to be fully open while the light from a flashbulb or electronic flash is at its brightest.
synchromesh	ety	C20: shortened from synchro?!nized mesh 
synchromesh	1.
	syl	syn+chro+mesh
	pron	<1siGkr*u2meS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gearbox, etc.
	def	having a system of clutches that synchronizes the speeds of the driving and driven members before engagement to avoid shock in gear changing and to reduce noise and wear.
synchromesh	2.
	syl	syn+chro+mesh
	pron	<1siGkr*u2meS>
	pos	n.
	def	a gear system having these features.
synchronic	1.
	syl	syn+chron+ic
	pron	<sin1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	concerned with the events or phenomena at a particular period without considering historical antecedents.
	exam	1	synchronic linguistics.
synchronic	2.
	syl	syn+chron+ic
	pron	<sin1kronik>
	pos	adj.
	def	synchronous.
synchronically	sub
	head	synchronic
	syl	syn+1chron:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synchronism	ety	C16: from Greek sunkhronismos; see #7synchronous, -ism 
synchronism	1.
	syl	syn+chro+nism
	pron	<1siGkr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being synchronous.
synchronism	2.
	syl	syn+chro+nism
	pron	<1siGkr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronological usually tabular list of historical persons and events, arranged to show parallel or synchronous occurrence.
synchronism	3.
	syl	syn+chro+nism
	pron	<1siGkr*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the representation in a work of art of one or more incidents that occurred at separate times.
synchronistic	sub
	head	synchronism
	or	synchronistical
	syl	syn+chro+1nis+tic
	pos	adj.
synchronistical	sub
	head	synchronism
	or	synchronistic
	syl	syn+chro+1nis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
synchronistically	sub
	head	synchronism
	syl	syn+chro+1nis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synchronise	alt
	head	synchronize
	or	synchronize
	syl	syn+chro+nise
	pron	<1siGkr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
synchronize	1.
	or	synchronise
	syl	syn+chro+nize
	pron	<1siGkr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to occur or recur or cause to occur or recur at the same time or in unison.
synchronize	2.
	or	synchronise
	syl	syn+chro+nize
	pron	<1siGkr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to indicate or cause to indicate the same time.
	exam	1	synchronize your watches.
synchronize	3.
	or	synchronise
	syl	syn+chro+nize
	pron	<1siGkr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Films.
	def	to establish (the picture and soundtrack records) in their correct relative position.
synchronize	4.
	or	synchronise
	syl	syn+chro+nize
	pron	<1siGkr*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to designate events as simultaneous.
synchronization	sub
	head	synchronize
	or	synchronisation
	syl	syn+chro+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
synchronisation	sub
	head	synchronize
	or	synchronization
	syl	syn+chro+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
synchronizer	sub
	head	synchronize
	or	synchroniser
	syl	syn+chro+2niz+er
	pos	n.
synchroniser	sub
	head	synchronize
	or	synchronizer
	syl	syn+chro+2nis+er
	pos	n.
synchronous	ety	C17: from Late Latin synchronus, from Greek sunkhronos, from #7syn -#7+ khronos time
synchronous	1.
	syl	syn+chro+nous
	pron	<1siGkr*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring at the same time; contemporaneous.
synchronous	2.
	syl	syn+chro+nous
	pron	<1siGkr*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physics. of periodic phenomena, such as voltages
	def	having the same frequency and phase.
synchronous	3.
	syl	syn+chro+nous
	pron	<1siGkr*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or recurring exactly together and at the same rate.
	exam	1	the synchronous flapping of a bird's wings.
synchronously	sub
	head	synchronous
	syl	syn+chro+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
synchronousness	sub
	head	synchronous
	syl	syn+chro+nous+ness
	pos	n.
synchronous converter	0.
	syl	syn+chro+nous con+vert+er
	pos	n.
	def	a synchronous machine that converts alternating current to direct current, or vice versa.
synchronous machine	0.
	syl	syn+chro+nous ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical machine, whose rotating speed is proportional to the frequency of the alternating-current supply and independent of the load.
synchronous motor	0.
	syl	syn+chro+nous mo+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an alternating-current motor that runs at a speed that is equal to or is a multiple of the frequency of the supply.
synchronous orbit	0.
	syl	syn+chro+nous or+bit
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	an earth orbit in which a satellite makes one complete revolution in the period taken for the earth to rotate about its axis.
synchronoscope	alt
	head	synchroscope
	or	synchroscope
	syl	syn+chron:o+scope
	pron	<siG1kron*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
synchroscope	0.
	or	synchronoscope
	syl	syn+chro+scope
	pron	<1siGkr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used to indicate whether two periodic quantities or motions are synchronous.
synchrotron	ety	C20: from #7synchro -#7+ (#7elec) #7tron 
synchrotron	0.
	syl	syn+chro+tron
	pron	<1siGkr*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of particle accelerator similar to a betatron but having an electric field of fixed frequency as well as a changing magnetic field. It is capable of producing very high energies in the GeV range.
synchrotron radiation	0.
	syl	syn+chro+tron ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	electromagnetic radiation emitted in narrow beams tangential to the orbit of very high energy charged particles, such as electrons, spiralling along the lines of force in a strong magnetic field. It occurs in synchrotron accelerators and in supernova remnants such as the Crab Nebula.
synclastic	ety	C19: from #7syn - (alike)+Greek klastos bent, from klan to bend
synclastic	0.
	syl	syn+clas+tic
	pron	<siG1kl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a surface
	def	having a curvature at a given point and in a particular direction that is of the same sign as the curvature at that point in perpendicular direction. Compare {anticlastic}.
syncline	0.
	syl	syn+cline
	pron	<1siGklIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a downward fold of stratified rock in which the strata slope towards a vertical axis. Compare {anticline}.
synclinal	sub
	head	syncline
	syl	syn+1cli+nal
	pos	adj.
synclinorium	ety	C19: New Latin, from #7syncline+ -orium, suffix indicating a place
synclinoria	infl
	head	synclinorium
	syl	syn+cli+no+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synclinorium	0.
	syl	syn+cli+no+ri:um
	pron	<2siGkli1nc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast elongated syncline with its strata further folded into anticlines and synclines.
Syncom	ety	C20: from syn (chronous) com (munication) 
Syncom	0.
	syl	Syn+com
	pron	<1sin2kom>
	pos	n.
	def	a communications satellite in stationary orbit.
syncopate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin syncop*_are to omit a letter or syllable, from Late Latin syncopa #7syncope 
syncopate	1.
	syl	syn+co+pate
	pron	<1siGk*2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to modify or treat (a beat, rhythm, note, etc.) by syncopation.
syncopate	2.
	syl	syn+co+pate
	pron	<1siGk*2pAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten (a word) by omitting sounds or letters from the middle.
syncopator	sub
	head	syncopate
	syl	syn+co+2pa+tor
	pos	n.
syncopation	1.a.
	syl	syn+co+pa+tion
	pron	<2siGk*1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the displacement of the usual rhythmical accent away from a strong beat onto a weak beat.
syncopation	1.b.
	syl	syn+co+pa+tion
	pron	<2siGk*1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a note, beat, rhythm, etc., produced by syncopation.
syncopation	2.
	syl	syn+co+pa+tion
	pron	<2siGk*1pAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {syncope} (sense 2).
syncope	ety	C16: from Late Latin syncopa, from Greek sunkop*_e a cutting off, from #7syn -#7+ koptein to cut
syncope	1.
	syl	syn+co+pe
	pron	<1siGk*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a technical word for a {faint}.
syncope	2.
	syl	syn+co+pe
	pron	<1siGk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the omission of one or more sounds or letters from the middle of a word.
syncopic	sub
	head	syncope
	or	syncopal
	syl	syn+cop+ic
	pron	<siG1kopik>
	pos	adj.
syncopal	sub
	head	syncope
	or	syncopic
	syl	syn+co+pal
	pos	adj.
syncretism	ety	C17: from New Latin syncr*_etismus, from Greek sunkr*_etismos alliance of Cretans, from sunkr*_etizein to join forces (in the manner of the Cretan towns), from #7syn -#7+ Kr*_es a Cretan
syncretism	1.
	syl	syn+cre+tism
	pron	<1siGkri2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to syncretize.
syncretism	2.
	syl	syn+cre+tism
	pron	<1siGkri2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the historical tendency of languages to reduce their use of inflection, as in the development of Old English with all its case endings into Modern English.
syncretic	sub
	head	syncretism
	syl	syn+cret+ic
	pron	<siG1kret?!ik>
	pos	adj.
syncretical	sub
	head	syncretism
	syl	syn+1cret:i+cal
	pos	adj.
syncretistic	sub
	head	syncretism
	or	syncretistical
	syl	syn+cre+1tis+tic
	pos	adj.
syncretistical	sub
	head	syncretism
	or	syncretistic
	syl	syn+cre+1tis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
syncretist	sub
	head	syncretism
	syl	syn+cre+2tist
	pos	n.
syncretise	alt
	head	syncretize
	or	syncretize
	syl	syn+cre+tise
	pron	<1siGkri2tIz>
	pos	vb.
syncretize	0.
	or	syncretise
	syl	syn+cre+tize
	pron	<1siGkri2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or attempt to combine the characteristic teachings, beliefs, or practices of (differing systems of religion or philosophy).
syncretization	sub
	head	syncretize
	or	syncretisation
	syl	syn+cre+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
syncretisation	sub
	head	syncretize
	or	syncretization
	syl	syn+cre+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
syncrisis	ety	via Late Latin from Greek sunkrisis comparison, from #7syn -#7+ krinein to assess
syncrisis	0.
	syl	syn+cri+sis
	pron	<1siGkrisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a rhetorical device by which opposites are compared.
syncytium	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7syn -#7, cyto -, -#7ium 
syncytia	infl
	head	syncytium
	syl	syn+cyt:i:a
	pron	<-1siti*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syncytium	0.
	syl	syn+cyt+i:um
	pron	<sin1siti*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a mass of cytoplasm containing many nuclei and enclosed in a cell membrane.
syncytial	sub
	head	syncytium
	syl	syn+1cyt+i:al
	pos	adj.
synd	0.
	syl	synd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	syndicate.
syndactyl	1.
	syl	syn+dac+tyl
	pron	<sin1d@ktil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals
	def	having two or more digits growing fused together.
syndactyl	2.
	syl	syn+dac+tyl
	pron	<sin1d@ktil>
	pos	n.
	def	an animal with this arrangement of digits.
syndactylism	sub
	head	syndactyl
	syl	syn+1dac+tyl+ism
	pos	n.
syndesis	ety	C20: from Greek, from sundein to bind together, from #7syn -+ dein to bind
syndesis	1.
	syl	syn+de+sis
	pron	<sin1dEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	the use of syndetic constructions.
syndesis	2.
	syl	syn+de+sis
	pron	<sin1dEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another name for {{polysyndeton} (sense 2)}.
syndesmosis	ety	New Latin, from Greek sundein to bind together; see #7syndesis 
syndesmoses	infl
	head	syndesmosis
	syl	syn+des+mo+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syndesmosis	0.
	syl	syn+des+mo+sis
	pron	<2sindes1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a type of joint in which the articulating bones are held together by a ligament of connective tissue.
syndesmotic	sub
	head	syndesmosis
	syl	syn+des+mot+ic
	pron	<2sindes1motik>
	pos	adj.
syndetic	ety	C17: from Greek sundetikos, from sundetos bound together; see #7syndesis 
syndetical	alt
	head	syndetic
	or	syndetic
	syl	syn+det:i+cal
	pos	adj.
syndetic	0.
	or	syndetical
	syl	syn+det+ic
	pron	<sin1detik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a grammatical construction in which two clauses are connected by a conjunction. Compare {{asyndetic} (sense 2)}.
syndetically	sub
	head	syndetic
	syl	syn+1det:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
syndeton	ety	C20: from Greek sundeton a bond, from sundein to bind together; see #7syndesis 
syndeton	0.
	syl	syn+de+ton
	pron	<sin1dEtN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a syndetic construction. Compare {{asyndeton} (sense 2)}.
syndic	ety	C17: via Old French from Late Latin syndicus, from Greek sundikos defendant's advocate, from #7syn -#7+ dik*_e justice
syndic	1.
	syl	syn+dic
	pron	<1sindik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a business agent of some universities or other bodies.
syndic	2.
	syl	syn+dic
	pron	<1sindik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in several countries
	def	a government administrator or magistrate with varying powers.
syndicship	sub
	head	syndic
	syl	syn+dic+2ship
	pos	n.
syndicalism	1.
	syl	syn+di+cal+ism
	pron	<1sindik*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolutionary move?!ment and theory advocating the seizure of the means of pro?!duc?!tion and distribution by syndicates of workers through direct action, esp. a general strike.
syndicalism	2.
	syl	syn+di+cal+ism
	pron	<1sindik*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an economic system resulting from such action. &- {#!syn+di+cal} {#!syn+di+cal+ist}
syndicalistic	sub
	head	syndicalism
	syl	syn+di+cal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
syndicate	ety	C17: from Old French syndicat office of a #7syndic 
syndicate	1.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindikit>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of business enterprises or individuals organized to undertake a joint project requiring considerable capital.
syndicate	2.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a news agency that sells articles, photographs, etc., to a number of newspapers for simultaneous publication.
syndicate	3.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindikit>
	pos	n.
	def	any association formed to carry out an enterprise or enterprises of common interest to its members.
syndicate	4.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a board of syndics or the office of syndic.
syndicate	5.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindikit>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Italy under the Fascists
	def	a local organization of employers or employees.
syndicate	6.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell (articles, photographs, etc.) to several newspapers for simultaneous publication.
syndicate	7.
	syl	syn+di+cate
	pron	<1sindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form a syndicate of (people).
syndication	sub
	head	syndicate
	syl	syn+di+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
syndiotactic	ety	C20: from syndyo, from Greek sunduo two together+-#7{tactic} 
syndiotactic	0.
	syl	syn+di:o+tac+tic
	pron	<2sindi*u1t@ktik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a stereospecif?!ic polymer
	def	having alternating stereochemical configurations of the groups on successive carbon atoms in the chain. Compare {isotactic}.
syndrome	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek sundrom*_e, literally: a running together, from #7syn -#7+ dramein to run
syndrome	1.
	syl	syn+drome
	pron	<1sindr*um>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any combination of signs and symptoms that are indicative of a particular disease or disorder.
syndrome	2.
	syl	syn+drome
	pron	<1sindr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a symptom, characteristic, or set of symptoms or characteristics indicating the existence of a condition, problem, etc.
syndromic	sub
	head	syndrome
	syl	syn+drom+ic
	pron	<sin1dromik>
	pos	adj.
syne	ety	C14: probably related to Old English s*_ith since
syn	alt
	head	syne
	or	syne
	syl	syn
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	adv. prep. conj.
syne	0.
	or	syn
	syl	syne
	pron	<sIn>
	pos	adv. prep. conj.
	def	a Scot. word for {since}.
synecdoche	ety	C14: via Latin from Greek sunekdokh*_e, from #7syn -#7+ ekdokh*_e interpretation, from dekhesthai to accept
synecdoche	0.
	syl	syn+ec+do+che
	pron	<sin1ekd*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure of speech in which a part is substituted for a whole or a whole for a part, as in for or for
synecdochic	sub
	head	synecdoche
	or	synecdochical
	syl	syn+ec+doch+ic
	pron	<2sinek1dokik>
	pos	adj.
synecdochical	sub
	head	synecdoche
	or	synecdochic
	syl	syn+ec+1doch:i+cal
	pos	adj.
synecdochically	sub
	head	synecdoche
	syl	syn+ec+1doch:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synecious	0.
	syl	syn+e:cious
	pron	<si1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {synoecious}.
synecology	0.
	syl	syn+e:col+o:gy
	pron	<2sini1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the ecological study of communities of plants and animals. Compare {autecology}.
synecologic	sub
	head	synecology
	or	synecological
	syl	syn+ec:o+log+ic
	pron	<sin2ek*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
synecological	sub
	head	synecology
	or	synecologic
	syl	syn+2ec:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
synecologically	sub
	head	synecology
	syl	syn+2ec:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synectics	ety	C20: from #7syn -#7+ecto -#7+ -#7ics, in the sense: working together from outside
synectics	0.
	syl	syn+ec+tics
	pron	<si1nektiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	a method of identifying and solving problems that depends on creative thinking, the use of analogy, and informal conversation among a small group of individuals with diverse experience and expertise.
syneresis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek sunairesis a shortening, from sunairein to draw together, from #7syn -#7+ hairein to take
synaeresis	alt
	head	syneresis
	or	syneresis
	syl	syn+aer+e:sis
	pron	<si1ni*risis>
	pos	n.
syneresis	1.
	or	synaeresis
	syl	syn+er+e:sis
	pron	<si1ni*risis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the process in which a gel contracts on standing and exudes liquid, as in the separation of whey in cheese-making.
syneresis	2.
	or	synaeresis
	syl	syn+er+e:sis
	pron	<si1ni*risis>
	pos	n.
	def	the contraction of two vowels into a diphthong.
syneresis	3.
	or	synaeresis
	syl	syn+er+e:sis
	pron	<si1ni*risis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {synizesis}.
synergetic	ety	C17: from Greek sunerg*_etikos, from #7syn -#7+ -erg*_etikos, from ergon work; see #7energy 
synergistic	alt
	head	synergetic
	or	synergetic
	syl	syn+er+gis+tic
	pron	<2sin*1Jistik>
	pos	adj.
synergetic	0.
	or	synergistic
	syl	syn+er+get+ic
	pron	<2sin*1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting together.
synergetically	sub
	head	synergetic
	or	synergistically
	syl	syn+er+1get:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synergistically	sub
	head	synergetic
	or	synergetically
	syl	syn+er+1gis+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synergism	ety	C18: from New Latin synergismus, from Greek sunergos, from #7syn -#7+ ergon work
synergism	1.
	syl	syn+er+gism
	pron	<1sin*2Jiz*m>, <si1nR:->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {synergy}. the working together of two or more drugs, muscles, etc., to produce an effect greater than the sum of their individual effects.
synergism	2.
	syl	syn+er+gism
	pron	<1sin*2Jiz*m>, <si1nR:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine or belief that the human will cooperates with the Holy Spirit and with divine grace, esp. in the act of conversion or regeneration.
synergist	1.
	syl	syn+er+gist
	pron	<1sin*Jist>, <si1nR:->
	pos	n.
	def	a drug, muscle, etc., that increases the action of another.
synergist	2.
	syl	syn+er+gist
	pron	<1sin*Jist>, <si1nR:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	an upholder of synergism.
synergist	3.
	syl	syn+er+gist
	pron	<1sin*Jist>, <si1nR:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to synergism.
synergy	ety	C19: from New Latin synergia, from Greek sunergos ; see #7synergism 
synergies	infl
	head	synergy
	syl	syn+er+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synergy	0.
	syl	syn+er+gy
	pron	<1sin*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{synergism} (sense 1)}.
synergic	sub
	head	synergy
	syl	syn+er+gic
	pron	<si1nR:Jik>
	pos	adj.
synesis	ety	via New Latin from Greek sunesis union, from sunienai to bring together, from #7syn -#7+ hienai to send
synesis	0.
	syl	syn+e:sis
	pron	<1sinisis>
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical construction in which the inflection or form of a word is conditioned by the meaning rather than the syntax, as for example the plural form with the singular noun in the sentence
synesthesia	0.
	syl	syn+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2sinEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {synaesthesia}.
synesthetic	sub
	head	synesthesia
	syl	syn+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2sinEs1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
syngenesis	alt
	head	syngamy
	or	syngamy
	syl	syn+gen+e:sis
	pron	<sin1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
syngamy	0.
	or	syngenesis
	syl	syn+ga+my
	pron	<1siGg*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {sexual reproduction}.
syngamic	sub
	head	syngamy
	or	syngamous
	syl	syn+gam+ic
	pron	<siG1g@mik>
	pos	adj.
syngamous	sub
	head	syngamy
	or	syngamic
	syl	syn+ga+mous
	pron	<1siGg*m*s>
	pos	adj.
John Millington	infl
	head	Synge
	syl	John Mil:ling:ton.
	pos	n.
Synge	0.
	syl	Synge
	pron	<siG>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1909, Irish playwright. His plays, marked by vivid colloquial Irish speech, include (1904) and produced amidst uproar at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin, in 1907.
synizesis	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek suniz*_esis a collapse, from sunizanein to sink down, from #7syn -#7+ hizein to sit
synizesis	1.
	syl	syn:i+ze:sis
	pron	<2sini1zEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the contraction of two vowels originally belonging to separate syllables into a single syllable, without diphthongization. Compare {syneresis}.
synizesis	2.
	syl	syn:i+ze:sis
	pron	<2sini1zEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cytology.
	def	the contraction of chromatin towards one side of the nucleus during the prophase of meiosis.
synkaryon	ety	C20: New Latin, from #7syn -#7+ Greek karuon a nut
synkaryon	0.
	syl	syn+kar:y+on
	pron	<sin1k@ri2on>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the nucleus of a fertilized egg.
synkaryonic	sub
	head	synkaryon
	syl	syn+2kar:y+1on+ic
	pos	adj.
synod	ety	C14: from Late Latin synodus, from Greek sunodos, from #7syn -#7+ hodos a way &- #!syn+od+al or syn+#!od@.i+cal adj.
synod	1.
	syl	syn+od
	pron	<1sin*d>, <1sinod>
	pos	n.
	def	a local or special ecclesiastical council, esp. of a diocese, formally convened to discuss ecclesiastical affairs.
synod	2.
	syl	syn+od
	pron	<1sin*d>, <1sinod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any council, esp. for discussion.
synodic	0.
	syl	syn+od+ic
	pron	<si1nodik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or involving a conjunction or two successive conjunctions of the same star, planet, or satellite.
	exam	1	the synodic month.
synodic month	0.
	syl	syn+od+ic month
	pos	n.
	def	See {{month} (sense 6)}.
synoecious	ety	C19: #7syn -#7+ -oecious, from Greek oikion diminutive of oikos house
synecious	infl
	head	synoecious
	or	synoicous
	syl	syn+e:cious
	pron	<si1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
synoicous	infl
	head	synoecious
	or	synecious
	syl	syn:oi+cous
	pron	<si?!1ncik*s>
	pos	adj.
synoecious	0.
	syl	syn+oe:cious
	pron	<si1nES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having male and female organs on the same flower or corresponding structure.
synoekete	ety	C20: from Greek sunoikia community+-#7{ete} 
synoecete	alt
	head	synoekete
	or	synoekete
	syl	syn+oe:cete
	pron	<si1nEsEt>
	pos	n.
synoekete	0.
	or	synoecete
	syl	syn+oe:kete
	pron	<si1nEkEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an insect that lives in the nests of social insects, esp. ants, without receiving any attentions from the inmates. Compare {symphile}.
synonym	1.
	syl	syn:o+nym
	pron	<1sin*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a word that means the same or nearly the same as another word, such as and
synonym	2.
	syl	syn:o+nym
	pron	<1sin*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase used as another name for something, such as for a
synonym	3.
	syl	syn:o+nym
	pron	<1sin*nim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic name that has been superseded or rejected.
synonymic	sub
	head	synonym
	or	synonymical
	syl	syn:o+1nym+ic
	pos	adj.
synonymical	sub
	head	synonym
	or	synonymic
	syl	syn:o+1nym:i+cal
	pos	adj.
synonymity	sub
	head	synonym
	syl	syn:o+1nym+i:ty
	pos	n.
synonymise	alt
	head	synonymize
	or	synonymize
	syl	syn+on:y+mise
	pron	<si1noni2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
synonymize	0.
	or	synonymise
	syl	syn+on:y+mize
	pron	<si1noni2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to analyse the synonyms of or provide with synonyms.
synonymous	1.
	syl	syn+on:y+mous
	pron	<si1nonim*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	being a synonym (of).
synonymous	2.
	syl	syn+on:y+mous
	pron	<si1nonim*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	closely associated (with) or suggestive (of).
	exam	1	his name was synonymous with greed.
synonymously	sub
	head	synonymous
	syl	syn+1on:y+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
synonymousness	sub
	head	synonymous
	syl	syn+1on:y+mous+ness
	pos	n.
synonymies	infl
	head	synonymy
	syl	syn+on:y+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synonymy	1.
	syl	syn+on:y+my
	pron	<si1nonimi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of synonyms.
synonymy	2.
	syl	syn+on:y+my
	pron	<si1nonimi>
	pos	n.
	def	the character of being synonymous; equiva?!lence.
synonymy	3.
	syl	syn+on:y+my
	pron	<si1nonimi>
	pos	n.
	def	a list or collection of synonyms, esp. one in which their meanings are discriminated.
synonymy	4.
	syl	syn+on:y+my
	pron	<si1nonimi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a collection of the synonyms of a species or group.
synop	0.
	syl	synop.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	synopsis.
synopsis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek sunopsis, from #7syn -#7+ opsis view
synopses	infl
	head	synopsis
	syl	syn+op+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synopsis	0.
	syl	syn+op+sis
	pron	<si1nopsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a condensation or brief review of a subject; summary.
synopsise	alt
	head	synopsize
	or	synopsize
	syl	syn+op+sise
	pron	<si1nopsIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
synopsize	0.
	or	synopsise
	syl	syn+op+size
	pron	<si1nopsIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	variants of {epitomize}.
synoptic	ety	C18: from Greek sunoptikos, from #7synopsis 
synoptic	1.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a synopsis.
synoptic	2.a.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke
	def	presenting the narrative of Christ's life, ministry, etc. from a point of view held in common by all three, and with close similarities in content, order, etc.
synoptic	2.b.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing these three Gospels.
synoptic	3.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	showing or concerned with the distribution of meteorological conditions over a wide area at a given time.
	exam	1	a synoptic chart.
synoptic	4.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	viewing any phenomenon from the same standpoint.
synoptic	5.a.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three synoptic Gospels.
synoptic	5.b.
	syl	syn+op+tic
	pron	<si1noptik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the authors of these three Gospels.
synoptically	sub
	head	synoptic
	syl	syn+1op+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synovia	ety	C17: from New Latin, probably from #7syn -#7+ Latin *_ovum egg
synovia	0.
	syl	syn:o+vi:a
	pron	<sI1n*uvi*>, <si->
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent viscid lubricating fluid, secreted by the membrane lining joints, tendon sheaths, etc.
synovial	sub
	head	synovia
	syl	syn:1o+vi:al
	pos	adj.
synovially	sub
	head	synovia
	syl	syn:1o+vi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
synovitis	0.
	syl	syn:o+vi+tis
	pron	<2sIn*u1vItis>, <2sin->
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the membrane surrounding a joint.
synovitic	sub
	head	synovitis
	syl	syn:o+vit+ic
	pron	<2sIn*u1vitik>, <2sin->
	pos	adj.
synsepalous	0.
	syl	syn+sep+al+ous
	pron	<sin1sep*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {gamo?!sep?!alous}.
syntactics	0.
	syl	syn+tac+tics
	pron	<sin1t@ktiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of semiotics that deals with the formal properties of symbol systems.
syntagma	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek, from suntassein to put in order; see #7syntax  &- @!syn+tag+#!mat+ic adj.
syntagm	alt
	head	syntagma
	or	syntagma
	syl	syn+tagm
	pron	<1sin2t@m>
	pos	n.
syntagmata	infl
	head	syntagma
	or	syntagms
	syl	syn+tag+ma+ta
	pron	<-1t@gm*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syntagms	infl
	head	syntagma
	or	syntagmata
	syl	syn+tagms.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syntagma	1.
	or	syntagm
	syl	syn+tag+ma
	pron	<sin1t@gm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a syntactic unit or a word or phrase forming a syntactic unit.
syntagma	2.
	or	syntagm
	syl	syn+tag+ma
	pron	<sin1t@gm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic collection of statements or propositions.
syntax	ety	C17: from Late Latin syntaxis, from Greek suntaxis, from suntassein to put in order, from #7syn -#7+ tassein to arrange
syntax	1.
	syl	syn+tax
	pron	<1sint@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of linguistics that deals with the grammatical arrangement of words and morphemes in the sentences of a language or of languages in general.
syntax	2.
	syl	syn+tax
	pron	<1sint@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the totality of facts about the grammatical arrangement of words in a language.
syntax	3.
	syl	syn+tax
	pron	<1sint@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic statement of the rules governing the grammatical arrangement of words and morphemes in a language.
syntax	4.
	syl	syn+tax
	pron	<1sint@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic statement of the rules governing the properly formed formulas of a logical system.
syntax	5.
	syl	syn+tax
	pron	<1sint@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an orderly arrangement or system.
syntactic	sub
	head	syntax
	or	syntactical
	syl	syn+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
syntactical	sub
	head	syntax
	or	syntactic
	syl	syn+1tac+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
syntactically	sub
	head	syntax
	syl	syn+1tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synthesis	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek sunthesis, from suntithenai to put together, from #7syn -#7+ tithenai to place
syntheses	infl
	head	synthesis
	syl	syn+the+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
synthesis	1.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of combining objects or ideas into a complex whole. Compare {analysis}.
synthesis	2.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination or whole produced by such a process.
synthesis	3.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of producing a compound by a chemical reaction or series of reactions, usually from simpler or commonly available starting materials.
synthesis	4.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	the use of inflections rather than word order and function words to express the syntactic relations in a language. Compare {{analysis} (sense 5)}.
synthesis	5.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	deductive reasoning from the general to the particular or from cause to effect.
synthesis	6.a.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the writings of Kant
	def	the unification of one concept with another not contained in it. Compare {{analysis} (sense 7)}.
synthesis	6.b.
	syl	syn+the+sis
	pron	<1sinTisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the final stage in the Hegelian dialectic.
synthesist	sub
	head	synthesis
	syl	syn+the+sist
	pos	n.
synthetize	infl
	head	synthesize
	or	synthesise
	syl	syn+the+tize
	pos	vb.
synthesise	infl
	head	synthesize
	or	synthetize
	syl	syn+the+sise
	pos	vb.
synthetise	infl
	head	synthesize
	syl	syn+the+tise
	pos	vb.
synthesize	1.
	syl	syn+the+size
	pron	<1sinTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or cause to combine into a whole.
synthesize	2.
	syl	syn+the+size
	pron	<1sinTi2sIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce by synthesis.
synthesization	sub
	head	synthesize
	or	synthesisation
	syl	syn+the+si+1za+tion
	pos	n.
synthetization	sub
	head	synthesize
	or	synthetisation
	syl	syn+the+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
synthesisation	sub
	head	synthesize
	or	synthesization
	syl	syn+the+si+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
synthetisation	sub
	head	synthesize
	or	synthetization
	syl	syn+the+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
synthesizer	1.
	syl	syn+the+siz+er
	pron	<1sinTi2sIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Moog synthe?!siz?!er}.
synthesizer	2.
	syl	syn+the+siz+er
	pron	<1sinTi2sIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that synthesizes.
synthetic	ety	C17: from New Latin syntheticus, from Greek sunthetikos expert in putting together, from suntithenai to put together; see #7synthesis 
synthetic	1.
	syl	syn+thet+ic
	pron	<sin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a substance or material
	def	made artificially by chemical reaction.
synthetic	2.
	syl	syn+thet+ic
	pron	<sin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	not genuine; insincere.
	exam	1	synthetic compassion.
synthetic	3.
	syl	syn+thet+ic
	pron	<sin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	denot?!ing languages, such as Latin, whose morphology is characterized by synthesis. Compare {polysynthetic, {agglutinative} (sense 2)}, {{analytic} (sense 3)}.
synthetic	4.
	syl	syn+thet+ic
	pron	<sin1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; Philosophy. of a proposition
	def	having a truth value that is not determined solely by virtue of the meanings of the words, as in Compare {a posteriori, empirical}.
synthetic	5.
	syl	syn+thet+ic
	pron	<sin1Tetik>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a synthetic substance or material.
synthetically	sub
	head	synthetic
	syl	syn+1thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
synthetic rubber	0.
	syl	syn+thet+ic rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	any of various synthetic materials, similar to natural rubber, made by polymerizing unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as isoprene and butadiene.
synthetism	ety	C19: from Greek sunthetos composite; see #7synthetic 
synthetism	0.
	syl	syn+the+tism
	pron	<1sinTi2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the symbolism of Gauguin and the Nabis, who reacted against the impressionists and realists by seeking to produce brightly coloured abstractions of their inner experience.
synthetist	sub
	head	synthetism
	syl	syn+the+2tist
	pos	n.
syntonic	ety	C20: from Greek suntonos in harmony with; see #7syn -#7, tone 
syntonic	0.
	syl	syn+ton+ic
	pron	<sin1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	reacting to surroundings in a highly emotional way.
syntonically	sub
	head	syntonic
	syl	syn+1ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
sypher	ety	C19: variant of #7cipher 
sypher	0.
	syl	sy+pher
	pron	<1sIf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lap (a chamfered edge of one plank over that of another) in order to form a flush surface.
syphering	sub
	head	sypher
	syl	sy+pher+ing
	pos	n.
syphilis	ety	C18: from New Latin Syphilis (sive Morbus Gallicus) @6Syphilis (or the French disease)@9, title of a poem (1530) by G. Fracastoro, Italian physician and poet, in which a shepherd Syphilus is portrayed as the first victim of the disease &- syph@.i+lit+ic (@!s$If$I#!l$It$Ik) adj. &- @!syph@.i+#!lit@.i+cal+ly adv. &- #!syph@.i+@!loid adj.
syphilis	0.
	syl	syph:i+lis
	pron	<1sifilis>
	pos	n.
	def	a venereal disease caused by infection with the microorganism characterized by an ulcerating chancre, usually on the external genitals and progressing through the lymphatic system to nearly all tissues of the body, producing serious clinical manifestations.
syphilology	0.
	syl	syph:i+lol+o:gy
	pron	<2sifi1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine con?!cerned with the study and treatment of syphilis.
syphilologist	sub
	head	syphilology
	syl	syph:i+1lol:o+gist
	pos	n.
syphiloma	ety	C19: from #7syphilis+ -oma, as in sarcoma 
syphilomas	infl
	head	syphiloma
	or	syphilomata
	syl	syph:i+lo+mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syphilomata	infl
	head	syphiloma
	or	syphilomas
	syl	syph:i+lo+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syphiloma	0.
	syl	syph:i+lo+ma
	pron	<2sifi1l*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tumour or gumma caused by infection with syphilis.
syphon	0.
	syl	sy+phon
	pron	<1sIfN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {siphon}.
SYR	0.
	syl	SYR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Syria.
Syr	1.
	syl	Syr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Syria.
Syr	2.
	syl	Syr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Syriac.
Syr	3.
	syl	Syr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Syrian.
Syracuse	1.
	syl	Sy+ra+cuse
	pron	<1sIr*2kju:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Italy, in SE Sicily on the Ionian Sea: founded in 734 #7b.c. by Greeks from Corinth and taken by the Romans in 212 #7b.c., after a siege of three years. Pop.: 118025 (1975 est.). Italian name: {Siracusa}.
Syracuse	2.
	syl	Sy+ra+cuse
	pron	<1sir*2kju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central New York State, on Lake Onondaga: site of the capital of the Iroquois Indian federation. Pop.: 184710 (1973 est.).
Syr Darya	0.
	syl	Syr Dar+ya
	pron	Russian <sirdarj1ja>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the S central Soviet Union, formed from two headstreams rising in the Tien Shan: flows generally west to the Aral Sea: the longest river in central Asia. Length: (from the source of the Naryn) 2900 km (1800 miles). Ancient name: {Jaxartes}.
Syria	1.
	syl	Syr:i:a
	pron	<1siri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Asia, on the Mediterranean: ruled by the Ottoman Turks (1516-1918); made a French mandate in 1920; became independent in 1944; joined Egypt in the United Arab Republic (1958-61). Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim majority. Currency: Syrian pound. Capital: Damascus. Pop.: 6304685 (1970). Area: 185180 sq. km (71498 sq. miles).
Syria	2.
	syl	Syr:i:a
	pron	<1siri*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	the region between the Mediterranean, the Euphrates, the Taurus, and the Arabian Desert.
Syriac	0.
	syl	Syr:i+ac
	pron	<1siri2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect of Aramaic spoken in Syria until about the 13th century #7a.d. and still in use as a liturgical language of certain Eastern churches.
Syrian	1.
	syl	Syr+i:an
	pron	<1siri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Syria, its people, or their dialect of Arabic.
Syrian	2.
	syl	Syr+i:an
	pron	<1siri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Eastern Church.
	def	of or relating to Christians who belong to churches with Syriac liturgies. {~}
Syrian	3.
	syl	Syr+i:an
	pron	<1siri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Syria.
Syrian	4.
	syl	Syr+i:an
	pron	<1siri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Eastern Church.
	def	a Syrian Christian.
syringa	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek surinx tube, alluding to the use of its hollow stems for pipes
syringa	0.
	syl	sy+rin+ga
	pron	<si1riGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mock orange} and {{lilac} (sense 1)}.
syringe	ety	C15: from Late Latin, from Latin: #7syrinx 
syringe	1.
	syl	sy+ringe
	pron	<1sirinJ>, <si1rinJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	an instrument, such as a hypodermic syringe or a rubber ball with a slender nozzle, for use in withdrawing or injecting fluids, cleaning wounds, etc.
syringe	2.
	syl	sy+ringe
	pron	<1sirinJ>, <si1rinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar device for injecting or extracting liquids by means of pressure or suction.
syringe	3.
	syl	sy+ringe
	pron	<1sirinJ>, <si1rinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cleanse or inject with a syringe.
syringomyelia	ety	C19: syringo-, from Greek: #7syrinx+ -myelia from Greek muelos marrow
syringomyelia	0.
	syl	sy+rin+go+my+e:li:a
	pron	<s*2riGg*umI1Eli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic progressive disease of the spinal cord in which cavities form in the grey matter: characterized by loss of the sense of pain and temperature.
syringomyelic	sub
	head	syringomyelia
	syl	sy+rin+go+my+el+ic
	pron	<s*2riGg*umI1elik>
	pos	adj.
syrinx	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek surinx pipe
syringes	infl
	head	syrinx
	or	syrinxes
	syl	sy+rin+ges
	pron	<si1rinJEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syrinxes	infl
	head	syrinx
	or	syringes
	syl	syr+inx:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syrinx	1.
	syl	syr+inx
	pron	<1siriGks>
	pos	n.
	def	the vocal organ of a bird, which is situated in the lower part of the trachea.
syrinx	2.
	syl	syr+inx
	pron	<1siriGks>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Greek music
	def	a panpipe or set of panpipes.
syrinx	3.
	syl	syr+inx
	pron	<1siriGks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for the {Eustachian tube}.
syringeal	sub
	head	syrinx
	syl	sy+rin+ge:al
	pron	<si1rinJi*l>
	pos	adj.
Syrinx	0.
	syl	Syr+inx
	pron	<1siriGks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a nymph who was changed into a reed to save her from the amorous pursuit of Pan. From this reed Pan then fashioned his musical pipes.
Syro-	ety	from Greek Suro-, from Suros a Syrian
Syro-	0.
	syl	Syr:o-
	pron	<1sir*u->
	exam	1	combining form.
Syro-	1.
	syl	Syr:o-
	pron	<1sir*u->
	def	indicating Syrian and.
	exam	1	Syro-Lebanese.
Syro-	2.
	syl	Syr:o-
	pron	<1sir*u->
	def	indicating Syriac and.
	exam	1	Syro-Aramaic.
syrphid	ety	C19: from Greek surphos gnat
syrphid	0.
	syl	syr+phid
	pron	<1sR:fid>
	pos	n.
	def	any dipterous fly of the family typically having a coloration mimicking that of certain bees and wasps: includes the hover flies.
Syrtis Major	0.
	syl	Syr+tis Ma+jor
	pron	<1sR:tis>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous dark region visible in the N hemisphere of Mars.
syrup	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin syrupus, from Arabic shar*_ab a drink, from shariba to drink
syrup	1.
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a solution of sugar dissolved in water and often flavoured with fruit juice: used for sweetening fruit, etc.
syrup	2.
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various thick sweet liquids prepared for cooking or table use from molasses, sugars, etc.
syrup	3.
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cloying sentimentality.
syrup	4.
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a liquid medicine containing a sugar solution for flavouring or preservation.
syrup	5.
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to the consistency of syrup.
syrup	6.
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, fill, or sweeten with syrup.
syrup	xref
	syl	syr+up
	pron	<1sir*p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {sirup}.
syrup-like	sub
	head	syrup
	syl	syr:up-2like
	pos	adj.
syrupy	sub
	head	syrup
	syl	syr+up:y
	pos	adj.
syssarcosis	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek sussark*_osis, from sussarkousthai, from sus- #7syn -#7+ sarkoun to become fleshy, from sarx flesh
ses	infl
	head	syssarcosis
	syl	+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syssarcosis	0.
	syl	sys+sar+co+sis
	pron	<2sisa:1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the union or articulation of bones by muscle.
syssarcotic	sub
	head	syssarcosis
	syl	sys+sar+cot+ic
	pron	<2sisa:1kotik>
	pos	adj.
syst	0.
	syl	syst.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	system.
systaltic	ety	C17: from Late Latin systalticus, from Greek sustaltikos, from sustellein to contract, from #7syn -#7+ stellein to place
systaltic	0.
	syl	sys+tal+tic
	pron	<si1st@ltik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the action of the heart
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by alternate contractions and dilations; pulsating.
system	ety	C17: from French syst*`eme, from Late Latin syst*_ema, from Greek sust*_ema, from #7syn -#7+ histanai to cause to stand
system	1.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or combination of interrelated, interdependent, or interacting elements forming a collective entity; a methodical or coordinated assemblage of parts, facts, concepts, etc..
	exam	1	a system of currency;
	exam	2	the Copernican system.
system	2.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any scheme of classification or arrangement.
	exam	1	a chronological system.
system	3.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of communications, transportation, or distribution.
system	4.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a method or complex of methods.
	exam	1	he has a perfect system at roulette.
system	5.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	orderliness; an ordered manner.
the system	6.
	head	system
	syl	the system.
	usage	often cap.
	def	society seen as an environment exploiting, restricting, and repressing individuals.
system	7.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism considered as a functioning entity.
system	8.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bodily parts or structures that are anatomically or physiologically related.
	exam	1	the digestive system.
system	9.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	one's physiological or psychological constitution.
	exam	1	get it out of your system.
system	10.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any assembly of electronic, electrical, or mechanical components with interdependent functions, usually forming a self-contained unit.
	exam	1	a brake system.
system	11.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of celestial bodies that are associated as a result of natural laws, esp. gravitational attraction.
	exam	1	the solar system.
system	12.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a sample of matter in which there are one or more substances in one or more phases. See also {phase rule}.
system	13.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of view or doctrine used to interpret a branch of knowledge.
system	14.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mineralogy.
	def	one of a group of divisions into which crystals may be placed on the basis of the lengths and inclinations of their axes.
system	15.
	syl	sys+tem
	pron	<1sist*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a stratigraphical unit for the rock strata formed during a period of geological time. It can be subdivided into series.
systemless	sub
	head	system
	syl	sys+tem+less
	pos	adj.
systematic	1.
	syl	sys+tem+at+ic
	pron	<2sisti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the use of order and planning; methodical.
	exam	1	a systematic administrator.
systematic	2.
	syl	sys+tem+at+ic
	pron	<2sisti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	comprising or resembling a system.
	exam	1	systematic theology.
systematic	3.
	syl	sys+tem+at+ic
	pron	<2sisti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {systematical}. of or relating to the taxonomic classification of organisms.
systematically	sub
	head	systematic
	syl	sys+tem+1at:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
systematics	0.
	syl	sys+tem+at+ics
	pron	<2sisti1m@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of systems and the principles of classification and nomenclature.
systematism	1.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tism
	pron	<1sistim*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of classifying or systematizing.
systematism	2.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tism
	pron	<1sistim*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to a system.
systematism	3.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tism
	pron	<1sistim*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a systematic classification; systematized arrangement.
systematist	1.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tist
	pron	<1sistim*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who constructs systems.
systematist	2.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tist
	pron	<1sistim*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	an adherent of a system.
systematist	3.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tist
	pron	<1sistim*tist>
	pos	n.
	def	a taxonomist.
systemize	infl
	head	systematize
	or	systematise
	syl	sys+tem+ize
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
systematise	infl
	head	systematize
	or	systemize
	syl	sys+tem:a+tise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
systemise	infl
	head	systematize
	syl	sys+tem+ise
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
systematize	0.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tize
	pron	<1sistim*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrange in a system.
systematization	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systemization
	syl	sys+tem:a+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
systematisation	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systemisation
	syl	sys+tem:a+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
systemization	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systematization
	syl	sys+tem:i:1za+tion
	pos	n.
systemisation	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systematisation
	syl	sys+tem:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
systematizer	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systemizer
	syl	sys+tem:a+2tiz+er
	pos	n.
systematiser	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systemiser
	syl	sys+tem:a+2tis+er
	pos	n.
systemizer	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systematizer
	syl	sys+tem+2iz+er
	pos	n.
systemiser	sub
	head	systematize
	or	systematiser
	syl	sys+tem+2is+er
	pos	n.
systematology	0.
	syl	sys+tem:a+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2sistim*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the nature and formation of systems.
Systeme International d'Unit'es	0.
	syl	Sys+t*`eme In+ter+na+tio+nal d'U:ni+t*'es
	pron	French <sistem> <*~enternasjcnal> <dyni1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	the International System of units. See {SI unit}.
systemic	1.
	syl	sys+tem+ic
	pron	<si1stemik>, <-1stE->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {systematic} (senses 1, 2).
systemic	2.
	syl	sys+tem+ic
	pron	<si1stemik>, <-1stE->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of a poison, disease, etc.
	def	affecting the entire body.
systemically	sub
	head	systemic
	syl	sys+1tem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
systems analysis	0.
	syl	sys+tems a:nal:y+sis
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of the methods in?!volved in scientific and industrial operations, usually with a computer so that an improved system can be designed.
systems engineering	0.
	syl	sys+tems en+gi+neer+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of engineering, based on systems analysis and information theory, concerned with the design of integrated systems.
systole	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek sustol*_e, from sustellein to contract; see #7systaltic 
systole	0.
	syl	sys+to+le
	pron	<1sist*li>
	pos	n.
	def	contraction of the heart, during which blood is pumped into the aorta and the arteries that lead to the lungs. Compare {diastole}.
systolic	sub
	head	systole
	syl	sys+tol+ic
	pron	<si1stolik>
	pos	adj.
Syzran	0.
	syl	Syz+ran
	pron	Russian <1sizr*nj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W central Soviet Union, in Kuibyshev Region on the Volga River: oil refining. Pop.: 183000 (1975 est.).
syzygy	ety	C17: from Late Latin syzygia, from Greek suzugia, from suzugos yoked together, from #7syn -#7+ zugon a yoke
syzygies	infl
	head	syzygy
	syl	syz:y+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
syzygy	1.
	syl	syz:y+gy
	pron	<1siziJi>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two positions (conjunction or opposition) of a celestial body when sun, earth, and the body lie in a straight line.
	exam	1	the moon is at syzygy when full.
syzygy	2.
	syl	syz:y+gy
	pron	<1siziJi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a metrical unit of two feet.
syzygy	3.
	syl	syz:y+gy
	pron	<1siziJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any pair, usually of opposites.
syzygy	4.
	syl	syz:y+gy
	pron	<1siziJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the aggregation in a mass of certain protozoans, esp. when occurring before sexual reproduction.
syzygial	sub
	head	syzygy
	syl	sy+zyg+i:al
	pron	<si1siJi*l>
	pos	adj.
syzygetic	sub
	head	syzygy
	or	syzygal
	syl	syz:y+get+ic
	pron	<2sizi1Jetik>
	pos	adj.
syzygal	sub
	head	syzygy
	or	syzygetic
	syl	syz:y+gal
	pron	<1sizigL>
	pos	adj.
syzygetically	sub
	head	syzygy
	syl	syz:y+1get:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Szabadka	0.
	syl	Sza+bad+ka
	pron	<1scbctkc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Subotica}.
Szczecin	0.
	syl	Szcze+cin
	pron	Polish <SCe1tsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Poland, on the River Oder: the busiest Polish port and leading coal exporter; shipbuilding. Pop.: 360500 (1974 est.). German name: {Stettin}.
Szechwan	0.
	syl	Sze+chwan
	pron	<1sA1Cwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW China: the most populous administrative division in the country, esp. in the central Red Basin, where it is crossed by three main tributaries of the Yangtze. Capital: Chengtu. Pop.: 80000000 (1976 est.). Area: about 569800 sq. km (220000 sq. miles).
Szeged	0.
	syl	Sze+ged
	pron	Hungarian <1seged>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Hungary, on the Tisza River. Pop.: 166040 (1974 est.).
George	infl
	head	Szell
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Szell	0.
	syl	Szell
	pron	<sel>
	pos	n.
	def	1897-1970, U.S. conductor, born in Hungary.
Irena	infl
	head	Szewinska
	syl	I:re:na
	pron	<i1rena>
	pos	n.
Szewinska	0.
	syl	Sze:win:ska
	pron	Polish <Se1vinska>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1946, Polish athlete: won the 400 metres in the 1976 Olympic Games.
Szombathely	0.
	syl	Szom+bat+hely
	pron	Hungarian <1sombct2hej>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Hungary: site of the Roman capital of Pannonia. Pop.: 65000 (1970).
Karol	infl
	head	Szymanowski
	syl	Ka:rol
	pron	<1karcl>
	pos	n.
Szymanowski	0.
	syl	Szy:man:ows:ki
	pron	Polish <2Sima1ncfski>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1937, Polish composer, whose works include the opera (1926), two violin concertos, symphonies, piano music, and songs. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** piano music, and songs. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
T	alt
	head	t
	or	t
	syl	T
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
t's	infl
	head	t
	syl	t's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
T's	infl
	head	t
	or	Ts
	syl	T's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ts	infl
	head	t
	or	T's
	syl	Ts.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
t	1.
	or	T
	syl	t
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	the 20th letter and 16th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
t	2.
	or	T
	syl	t
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, usually a voiceless alveolar stop, as in
t	3.a.
	or	T
	syl	t
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a T.
t	3.b.
	or	T
	syl	t
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a T-junction.
to a T	4.
	head	t
	syl	to a T.
	def	in every detail; perfectly.
	exam	1	the work suited her to a T.
t	1.
	syl	t
	qual	symbol for:
	def	ton(s).
t	2.
	syl	t
	qual	symbol for:
	def	tonne(s).
t	3.
	syl	t
	qual	symbol for:
	def	troy (weight).
t	4.
	syl	t
	qual	symbol for:; Statistics.
	def	distribution.
T	1.
	syl	T
	qual	symbol for:
	def	absolute temperature.
T	2.
	syl	T
	qual	symbol for:
	def	tera-.
T	3.
	syl	T
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	tritium.
T	4.
	syl	T
	qual	symbol for:
	def	tesla.
T	5.
	syl	T
	qual	symbol for:
	def	surface tension. {?-$D}. Thailand.
t	ety	Latin: in the time of
t	1.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Commerce.
	def	tare.
t	2.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	teaspoon(ful).
t	3.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	temperature.
t	4.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	tempo.
t	5.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	tempore.
t	6.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	tenor.
t	7.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Grammar.
	def	tense.
t	8.
	syl	t.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transitive.
T	1.
	syl	T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	tablespoon(ful).
T	2.
	syl	T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	territory.
T	3.
	syl	T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	time.
T	4.
	syl	T.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Tuesday.
't	0.
	syl	't
	usage	contraction of
	def	it.
ta	0.
	syl	ta
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	thank you.
Ta	0.
	syl	Ta
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	tantalum.
TA	0.
	syl	TA
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Territorial Army (now superseded by {TAVR) }.
Taal	ety	Dutch: speech; see #7tale 
the	infl
	head	Taal
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Taal	H1.0.
	syl	Taal
	pron	<ta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Afrikaans}.
Taal	H2.0.
	syl	Ta:al
	pron	<ta:1a:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an active volcano in the Philippines, on S Luzon on an island in the centre of {Lake Taal}. Height: 300 m (984 ft.). Area of lake: 243 sq. km (94 sq. miles).
taata	0.
	syl	taa+ta
	pron	<1tata>
	pos	n.
	qual	East African.
	def	a child's word for {father}.
tab	ety	C17: of unknown origin
tab	H1.1.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small flap of material, esp. one on a garment for decoration or for fastening to a button.
tab	H1.2.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar flap, such as a piece of paper attached to a file for identification.
tab	H1.3.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	def	a small auxiliary aerofoil on the trailing edge of a rudder, aileron, or elevator, etc., to assist in the control of the aircraft in flight. See also {trim tab}.
tab	H1.4.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. military.
	def	the insignia on the collar of a staff officer.
tab	H1.5.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a bill, esp. one for a meal or drinks.
tab	H1.6.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a cigarette.
keep tabs on	7.
	head	tab
	syl	keep tabs on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to keep a watchful eye on. {~} {tabs, tab+bing, tabbed}.
tab	H1.8.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (files, clothing, etc.) with a tab or tabs.
tab	H2.0.
	syl	tab
	pron	<t@b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tabulator} or {tablet}.
TAB	1.
	syl	TAB
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	typhoid-paratyphoid A and B (vaccine).
TAB	2.
	syl	TAB
	qual	abbrev. for:; Austral.
	def	Totalizator Agency Board.
tab	0.
	syl	tab.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	table (list or chart).
tabanid	ety	C19: from Latin tab*_anus horsefly
tabanid	0.
	syl	tab:a+nid
	pron	<1t@b*nid>
	pos	n.
	def	any stout-bodied fly of the dipterous family the females of which have mouthparts specialized for sucking blood: includes the horseflies.
tabard	ety	C13: from Old French tabart, of uncertain origin
tabard	0.
	syl	tab+ard
	pron	<1t@b*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless or short-sleeved jacket, esp. one worn by a herald, bearing a coat of arms, or by a knight over his armour.
tabaret	ety	C19: perhaps from #7tabby 
tabaret	0.
	syl	tab:a+ret
	pron	<1t@b*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard-wearing fabric of silk or similar cloth with stripes of satin or moire, used esp. for upholstery.
Tabasco	H1.0.
	syl	Ta+bas+co
	pron	<t*1b@sk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a very hot red sauce made from matured capsicums.
Tabasco	H2.0.
	syl	Ta+bas+co
	pron	Spanish <ta1$Basko>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in SE Mexico, on the Gulf of Campeche: mostly flat and marshy with extensive jungles; hot and humid climate. Capital: Villahermosa. Pop.: 768327 (1970). Area: 24338 sq. km (9783 sq. miles).
tabby	ety	C17: from Old French tabis silk cloth, from Arabic al-`attabiya literally: the quarter of (Prince) `Attab, the part of Baghdad where the fabric was first made
tabby	1.
	syl	tab+by
	pron	<1t@bi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of cats
	def	brindled with dark stripes or wavy markings on a lighter background.
tabby	2.
	syl	tab+by
	pron	<1t@bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a wavy or striped pattern, particularly in colours of grey and brown.
tabbies	infl
	head	tabby
	syl	tab+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tabby	3.
	syl	tab+by
	pron	<1t@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a tabby cat.
tabby	4.
	syl	tab+by
	pron	<1t@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	any female domestic cat.
tabby	5.
	syl	tab+by
	pron	<1t@bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric with a watered pattern, esp. silk or taffeta.
tabernacle	ety	C13: from Latin tabern*_aculum a tent, from taberna a hut; see #7tavern 
tabernacle	1.a.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the portable sanctuary in the form of a tent in which the ancient Israelites carried the Ark of the Covenant (Exodus 25-27).
tabernacle	1.b.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the Jewish Temple regarded as the shrine of the divine presence.
tabernacle	2.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary boothlike structure used by Jews as a dining area on certain feast days.
tabernacle	3.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any place of worship that is not called a church.
tabernacle	4.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small ornamented cupboard or box used for the reserved sacrament of the Eucharist.
tabernacle	5.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the human body regarded as the temporary dwelling of the soul.
tabernacle	6.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a canopied niche or recess forming the shrine of an icon.
tabernacle	7.
	syl	tab+er+nac+le
	pron	<1t@b*2n@kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a strong framework for holding the foot of a mast stepped on deck, allowing it to be swung down horizontally to pass under low bridges, etc.
tabernacular	sub
	head	tabernacle
	syl	tab+er+1nac:u+lar
	pos	adj.
tabes	ety	C17: from Latin: a wasting away &- ta+bet+ic (t$$#!b$etik) adj.
tabes	1.
	syl	ta+bes
	pron	<1tAbEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a wasting of a bodily organ or part.
tabes	2.
	syl	ta+bes
	pron	<1tAbEz>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tabes dorsalis}.
tabescent	ety	C19: from Latin t*_ab*_escere, from #7tabes 
tabescent	1.
	syl	ta+bes+cent
	pron	<t*1besNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	progressively emaciating; wasting away.
tabescent	2.
	syl	ta+bes+cent
	pron	<t*1besNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having tabes.
tabescence	sub
	head	tabescent
	syl	ta+1bes+cence
	pos	n.
tabes dorsalis	ety	New Latin, literally: tabes of the back; see #7tabes, dorsal 
tabes dorsalis	0.
	syl	ta+bes dor+sa+lis
	pron	<dc:1sa:lis>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of late syphilis that attacks the spinal cord causing degeneration of the nerve fibres, pains in the legs, paralysis of the leg muscles, acute abdominal pain, etc. Also called: {locomotor ataxia}.
tabla	ety	Hindu, from Arabic tabla drum
tabla	0.
	syl	tab+la
	pron	<1t^bl*>, <1ta:bla:>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument of India consist?!ing of a pair of drums whose pitches can be varied.
tablature	ety	C16: from French, ultimately from Latin tabul*_atum wooden floor, from tabula a plank
tablature	1.
	syl	tab+la+ture
	pron	<1t@bl*C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any of a number of forms of musical notation, esp. for playing the lute, consisting of letters and signs indicating rhythm and fingering.
tablature	2.
	syl	tab+la+ture
	pron	<1t@bl*C*>
	pos	n.
	def	an engraved or painted tablet or other flat surface.
table	ety	C12: via Old French from Latin tabula a writing tablet &- #!ta+ble+ful n. ?- #!ta+ble+less adj.
table	1.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat horizontal slab or board supported by one or more legs, on which objects may be placed.
table	2.a.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a slab or board on which food is served.
	exam	1	we were six at table.
table	2.b.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	table linen.
table	2.c.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a tablecloth.
table	3.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	food as served in a particular household or restaurant.
	exam	1	a good table.
table	4.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	such a piece of furniture specially designed for any of various purposes.
	exam	1	a backgammon table;
	exam	2	bird table.
table	5.a.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a company of persons assembled for a meal, game, etc.
table	5.b.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	table talk.
table	6.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any flat or level area, such as a plateau.
table	7.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular panel set below or above the face of a wall.
table	8.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {{cordon} (sense 4)}.
table	9.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an upper horizontal facet of a cut gem.
table	10.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the sounding board of a violin, guitar, or similar stringed instrument.
table	11.a.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of words, numbers, or signs, usually in parallel columns, to display data or relations.
	exam	1	a table of contents.
table	11.b.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {multiplication table}.
table	12.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tablet on which laws were inscribed by the ancient Romans, the Hebrews, etc.
table	13.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Palmistry.
	def	an area of the palm's surface bounded by four lines.
table	14.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a slab of smooth metal on which ink is rolled to its proper consistency.
table	15.a.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two bony plates that form the inner and outer parts of the flat bones of the cranium.
table	15.b.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any thin flat plate, esp. of bone.
turn the tables	16.
	head	table
	syl	turn the tables.
	def	to cause a complete reversal of circumstances.
table	17.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place on a table.
table	18.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to submit (a bill, etc.) for consideration by a legislative body.
table	19.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suspend discussion of (a bill, etc.) indefinitely or for some time.
table	20.
	syl	ta+ble
	pron	<1tAbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter or form into a list; tabulate.
tableau	ety	C17: from French, from Old French tablel a picture, diminutive of #7table 
tableaux	infl
	head	tableau
	or	tableaus
	syl	tab+leaux
	pron	<-l*u>, <-l*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tableaus	infl
	head	tableau
	or	tableaux
	syl	tab+leaus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tableau	1.
	syl	tab+leau
	pron	<1t@bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tableau vivant}.
tableau	2.
	syl	tab+leau
	pron	<1t@bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pause during or at the end of a scene on stage when all the performers briefly freeze in position.
tableau	3.
	syl	tab+leau
	pron	<1t@bl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any dramatic group or scene.
tableau vivant	ety	C19: literally: living picture
tableaux vivants	infl
	head	tableau vivant
	syl	ta+bleaux vi+vants
	pron	<tablo vi1v?~a). a rAprAsAntation of a scAnA, painting, sculpturA, Atc., by a pArson or group posAd silAnt and motionlAss>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Table Bay	0.
	syl	Ta+ble Bay
	pos	n.
	def	the large bay on which Cape Town is situated, on the SW coast of South Africa.
tablecloth	0.
	syl	ta:ble+cloth
	pron	<1tAbL2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	a cloth for covering the top of a table, esp. during meals.
table d'hote	ety	C17: from French, literally: the host's table
table d'hote	1.
	syl	ta+ble d'h*^ote
	pron	<1ta:bL> <1d*ut>, French <tabl> <1do:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a meal
	def	consisting of a set number of courses with limited choice of dishes offered at a fixed price. Compare {*`a la carte, prix fixe}.
tables d'hote	infl
	head	table d'hote
	syl	ta+bles d'h*^ote
	pron	<1ta:bLz> <1d*ut>, French <tabl> <1do:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
table d'hote	2.
	syl	ta+ble d'h*^ote
	pron	<1ta:bLz> <1d*ut>, French <tabl> <1do:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a table d'h*^ote meal or menu.
tableland	0.
	syl	ta:ble+land
	pron	<1tAbL2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	flat elevated land; a plateau.
table licence	0.
	syl	ta+ble li+cence
	pos	n.
	def	a licence authorizing the sale of alcoholic drinks with meals only.
table money	0.
	syl	ta+ble mo+ney
	pos	n.
	def	an allowance for official entertaining of visitors, clients, etc., esp. in the army.
Table Mountain	0.
	syl	Ta+ble Moun+tain
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SW South Africa, in Cape Province overlooking Cape Town and Table Bay: flat-topped and steep-sided. Height: 1087 m (3567 ft.).
table napkin	0.
	syl	ta+ble nap+kin
	pos	n.
	def	See {napkin} (sense 1).
table salt	0.
	syl	ta+ble salt
	pos	n.
	def	salt that is used at table rather than for cooking.
tablespoon	1.
	syl	ta:ble+spoon
	pron	<1tAbL2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a spoon, larger than a dessertspoon, used for serving food, etc.
tablespoon	2.
	syl	ta:ble+spoon
	pron	<1tAbL2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ta@.ble+spoon+ful}. the amount contained in such a spoon.
tablespoon	3.
	syl	ta:ble+spoon
	pron	<1tAbL2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc., equal to half a fluid ounce or three teaspoons.
tablet	ety	C14: from Old French tablete a little table, from Latin tabula a board
tablet	1.
	syl	tab+let
	pron	<1t@blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pill made of a compressed powdered medicinal substance.
tablet	2.
	syl	tab+let
	pron	<1t@blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a flattish cake of some substance, such as soap.
tablet	3.
	syl	tab+let
	pron	<1t@blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a slab of stone, wood, etc., esp. one formerly used for inscriptions.
tablet	4.a.
	syl	tab+let
	pron	<1t@blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a thinner rigid sheet, as of bark, ivory, etc., used for similar purposes.
tablet	4.b.
	syl	tab+let
	pron	<1t@blit>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a set or pair of these fastened together, as in a book.
tablet	5.
	syl	tab+let
	pron	<1t@blit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pad of writing paper.
table tennis	0.
	syl	ta+ble ten+nis
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature form of tennis played on a table with small bats and a light hollow ball.
table-turning	1.
	syl	ta:ble-turn:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of a table attributed by spiritualists to the power of spirits working through a group of persons placing their hands or fingers on the table top.
table-turning	2.
	syl	ta:ble-turn:ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	spiritualism in general.
tableware	0.
	syl	ta:ble+ware
	pron	<1tAbL2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	articles such as dishes, plates, knives, forks, etc., used at meals.
table wine	0.
	syl	ta+ble wine
	pos	n.
	def	a wine considered suitable for drinking with a meal.
tabloid	ety	C20: from earlier Tabloid, a trademark for a medicine in tablet form
tabloid	0.
	syl	tab+loid
	pron	<1t@blcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper with pages about 30 cm (12 inches) by 40 cm (16 inches), usually characterized by an emphasis on photographs and a concise and often sensational style.
taboo	ety	C18: from Tongan tabu 
tabu	alt
	head	taboo
	or	taboo
	syl	ta:bu
	pron	<t*1bu:>
	pos	adj.
taboo	1.
	or	tabu
	syl	ta+boo
	pron	<t*1bu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	forbidden or disapproved of; placed under a social prohibition or ban.
	exam	1	taboo words.
taboo	2.
	or	tabu
	syl	ta+boo
	pron	<t*1bu:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Polynesia and other islands of the South Pacific
	def	marked off as simultaneously sacred and forbidden. {~} {+boos} {+bus}.
taboo	3.
	or	tabu
	syl	ta+boo
	pron	<t*1bu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	any prohibition resulting from social or other conventions.
taboo	4.
	or	tabu
	syl	ta+boo
	pron	<t*1bu:>
	pos	adj.
	def	ritual restriction or prohibition, esp. of something that is considered holy or unclean.
taboo	5.
	or	tabu
	syl	ta+boo
	pron	<t*1bu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place under a taboo.
tabor	ety	C13: from Old French tabour, perhaps from Persian tab*_ir 
tabour	alt
	head	tabor
	or	tabor
	syl	ta+bour
	pron	<1tAb*>
	pos	n.
tabor	0.
	or	tabour
	syl	ta+bor
	pron	<1tAb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a small drum used esp. in the Middle Ages, struck with one hand while the other held a three-holed pipe. See {{pipe%1} (sense 7)}.
taborer	sub
	head	tabor
	or	tabourer
	syl	ta+bor+er
	pos	n.
tabourer	sub
	head	tabor
	or	taborer
	syl	ta+bour+er
	pos	n.
Mount	infl
	head	Tabor
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Tabor	0.
	syl	Ta+bor
	pron	<1tAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N Israel, near Nazareth: traditionally regarded as the mountain where the Transfiguration took place. Height: 588 m (1929 ft.).
taboret	ety	C17: from French tabouret, diminutive of #7tabor 
tabouret	alt
	head	taboret
	or	taboret
	syl	tab:ou+ret
	pron	<1t@b*rit>
	pos	n.
taboret	1.
	or	tabouret
	syl	tab:o+ret
	pron	<1t@b*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a low stool, originally in the shape of a drum.
taboret	2.
	or	tabouret
	syl	tab:o+ret
	pron	<1t@b*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame, usually round, for stretching out cloth while it is being embroidered.
taboret	3.
	or	tabouret
	syl	tab:o+ret
	pron	<1t@b*rit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tab@.o+rin, tab@.ou+rin} (#!t@ab$$r$In). a small tabor.
Tabriz	0.
	syl	Ta+briz
	pron	<t@1brEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Iran: an ancient city, situated in a volcanic region of hot springs; university (1947); carpet manufacturing. Pop.: 510000 (1973 est.). Ancient name: {Tauris}.
tabular	ety	C17: from Latin tabul*_aris concerning boards, from tabula a board
tabular	1.
	syl	tab:u+lar
	pron	<1t@bjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged in systematic or table form.
tabular	2.
	syl	tab:u+lar
	pron	<1t@bjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	calculated from or by means of a table.
tabular	3.
	syl	tab:u+lar
	pron	<1t@bjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a table in form; flat.
tabularly	sub
	head	tabular
	syl	tab:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
tabula rasa	ety	Latin: a scraped tablet (one from which the writing has been erased)
tabulae rasae	infl
	head	tabula rasa
	syl	tab:u+lae ra+sae
	pron	<1t@bjulE> <1ra:sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tabula rasa	1.
	syl	tab:u+la ra:sa
	pron	<1t@bjul*> <1ra:s*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the philosophy of Locke
	def	the mind in its uninformed original state.
tabula rasa	2.
	syl	tab:u+la ra:sa
	pron	<1t@bjul*> <1ra:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	an opportunity for a fresh start; clean slate.
tabulate	ety	C18: from Latin tabula a board
tabulate	1.
	syl	tab:u+late
	pron	<1t@bju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {tab@.u+lar+ize} (#!t@abju?!l$$@!ra$Iz). to set out, arrange, or write in tabular form.
tabulate	2.
	syl	tab:u+late
	pron	<1t@bju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or cut with a flat surface.
tabulate	3.
	syl	tab:u+late
	pron	<1t@bjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	having a flat surface.
tabulate	4.
	syl	tab:u+late
	pron	<1t@bjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of certain corals
	def	having transverse skeletal plates.
tabulable	sub
	head	tabulate
	syl	tab:u+la:ble
	pos	adj.
tabulation	sub
	head	tabulate
	syl	tab:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
tabulator	1.
	syl	tab:u+la+tor
	pron	<1t@bju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for setting the automatic stops that locate the column margins on a typewriter.
tabulator	2.
	syl	tab:u+la+tor
	pron	<1t@bju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a machine that reads data from one medium, such as punched cards, producing lists, tabulations, or totals, usually on a continuous sheet of paper.
tabulator	3.
	syl	tab:u+la+tor
	pron	<1t@bju2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any machine that tabulates data.
tacamahac	ety	C16: from Spanish tacamahaca, from Nahuatl tecomahca aromatic resin
tacmahack	alt
	head	tacamahac
	or	tacamahac
	syl	tac+ma+hack
	pos	n.
tacamahac	1.
	or	tacmahack
	syl	tac:a+ma+hac
	pron	<1t@k*m*2h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several strong-smelling resinous gums obtained from certain trees, used in making ointments, incense, etc.
tacamahac	2.
	or	tacmahack
	syl	tac:a+ma+hac
	pron	<1t@k*m*2h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any tree yielding this resin, esp. the balsam poplar.
tace	0.
	syl	tace
	pron	<t@s>, <tAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {tasset}.
tacet	ety	C18: from Latin: it is silent, from tac*_ere to be quiet
tacet	0.
	syl	ta+cet
	pron	<1tAset>
	usage	of a specific instrument
	def	not required to play during a movement or part of a movement.
tache	ety	C17: from Old French, of Germanic origin; compare #7tack %1
tache	H1.0.
	syl	tache
	pron	<t@S>, <ta:S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a buckle, clasp, or hook.
tache	H2.0.
	syl	tache
	pron	<t@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {moustache}.
tacheo-	0.
	syl	tach+e:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {tachy-}.
tachymeter	alt
	head	tacheometer
	or	tacheometer
	syl	ta+chym+e:ter
	pos	n.
tacheometer	0.
	or	tachymeter
	syl	tach+e:om+e:ter
	pron	<2t@ki1omit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a type of theodolite designed for the rapid measurement of distances, elevations, and directions.
tachymetry	alt
	head	tacheometry
	or	tacheometry
	syl	ta+chym+e:try
	pos	n.
tacheometry	0.
	or	tachymetry
	syl	tach+e:om+e:try
	pron	<2t@ki1omitri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	the measurement of distance, etc., using a tacheometer.
tacheometric	sub
	head	tacheometry
	syl	tach:e:o+met+ric
	pron	<2t@ki*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
tacheometrical	sub
	head	tacheometry
	or	tachymetric
	syl	tach:e:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
tachymetric	sub
	head	tacheometry
	or	tacheometrical
	syl	tach:y+1met+ric
	pos	adj.
tachymetrical	sub
	head	tacheometry
	syl	tach:y+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
tacheometrically	sub
	head	tacheometry
	or	tachymetrically
	syl	tach:e:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tachymetrically	sub
	head	tacheometry
	or	tacheometrically
	syl	tach:y+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tachina fly	ety	C19: via New Latin Tachina, from Greek takhinos swift, from takhos fleetness
tachina fly	0.
	syl	tach:i+na fly
	pron	<1t@kin*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bristly fly of the dipterous family the larvae of which live parasitically in caterpillars, beetles, hymenopterans, and other insects.
tachisme	ety	C20: French, from tache stain
tachistoscope	ety	C20: from Greek takhistos swiftest (see #7tachy -)+ -#7scope 
tachistoscope	0.
	syl	ta+chis+to+scope
	pron	<t*1kist*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument, used mainly in experiments on perception and memory, for displaying visual images for very brief intervals, usually a fraction of a second.
tachistoscopic	sub
	head	tachistoscope
	syl	ta+chis+to+scop+ic
	pron	<t*2kist*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
tachistoscopically	sub
	head	tachistoscope
	syl	ta+2chis+to+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tacho-	0.
	syl	tach:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	speed.
	exam	1	tachograph;
	exam	2	tachometer. [
tachograph	0.
	syl	tach:o+graph
	pron	<1t@k*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a tachometer that produces a graphical record ({tachogram}) of its readings, esp. a device for recording the speed of and distance covered by a heavy goods vehicle.
tachometer	0.
	syl	ta+chom+e:ter
	pron	<t@1komit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for measuring speed, esp. the rate of revolution of a shaft. Tachometers (rev count?!ers) are often fitted to cars to indicate the number of revolutions per minute of the engine.
tachometric	sub
	head	tachometer
	or	tachometrical
	syl	tach:o+met+ric
	pron	<2t@k*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
tachometrical	sub
	head	tachometer
	or	tachometric
	syl	tach:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
tachometrically	sub
	head	tachometer
	syl	tach:o+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tachometry	sub
	head	tachometer
	syl	ta+1chom+e:try
	pos	n.
tachy-	ety	from Greek takhus swift
tacheo-	alt
	head	tachy-
	or	tachy-
	syl	tacheo-
tachy-	0.
	or	tacheo-
	syl	tach:y-
	usage	combining form.
	def	swift or accelerated.
	exam	1	tachycardia;
	exam	2	tachygraphy;
	exam	3	tachylyte;
	exam	4	tachyon;
	exam	5	tachyphylaxis.
tachycardia	0.
	syl	tach:y+car+di:a
	pron	<2t@ki1ka:di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormally rapid beating of the heart, esp. over 100 beats per minute. Compare {bradycardia}.
tachycardiac	sub
	head	tachycardia
	syl	tach:y+car+di+ac
	pron	<2t@ki1ka:di2@k>
	pos	adj.
tachygraphy	0.
	syl	ta+chyg+ra+phy
	pron	<t@1kigr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	shorthand, esp. as used in ancient Rome or Greece.
tachygrapher	sub
	head	tachygraphy
	or	tachygraphist
	syl	ta+1chyg+ra+pher
	pos	n.
tachygraphist	sub
	head	tachygraphy
	or	tachygrapher
	syl	ta+1chyg+ra+phist
	pos	n.
tachygraphic	sub
	head	tachygraphy
	or	tachygraphical
	syl	tach:y+graph+ic
	pron	<2t@ki1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
tachygraphical	sub
	head	tachygraphy
	or	tachygraphic
	syl	tach:y+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
tachygraphically	sub
	head	tachygraphy
	syl	tach:y+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tachylite	alt
	head	tachylyte
	or	tachylyte
	syl	tach:y+lite
	pron	<1t@ki2lIt>
	pos	n.
tachylyte	0.
	or	tachylite
	syl	tach:y+lyte
	pron	<1t@ki2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black glassy basalt often found on the edges of intrusions of basalt. &- {tach@.y+lyt+ic} (@!t@ak$$#!l$It$Ik) {@!tach@.y+#!lit+ic}
tachymeter	0.
	syl	ta+chym+e:ter
	pron	<t@1kimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tacheometer}.
tachymetry	0.
	syl	ta+chym+e:try
	pron	<t@1kimitri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tacheometry}.
tachyon	ety	C20: from #7tachy -#7+ -#7on 
tachyon	0.
	syl	tach:y+on
	pron	<1t@ki2on>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a hypothetical elementary particle capable of travelling faster than the velocity of light.
tachyphylaxis	0.
	syl	tach:y+phy+lax+is
	pron	<2t@kifi1l@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	very rapid development of tolerance or immunity to the effects of a drug.
tacit	ety	C17: from Latin tacitus, past participle of tac*_ere to be silent
tacit	1.
	syl	tac+it
	pron	<1t@sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	implied without direct expression; understood.
	exam	1	a tacit agreement.
tacit	2.
	syl	tac+it
	pron	<1t@sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	silent.
tacit	3.
	syl	tac+it
	pron	<1t@sit>
	pos	adj.
	def	created or having effect by operation of law, rather than by being directly expressed.
tacitly	sub
	head	tacit
	syl	tac+it+ly
	pos	adv.
tacitness	sub
	head	tacit
	syl	tac+it+ness
	pos	n.
taciturn	ety	C18: from Latin taciturnus, from tacitus silent, from tac*_ere to be silent
taciturn	0.
	syl	tac:i+turn
	pron	<1t@si2tR:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	habitually silent, reserved, or uncommunicative; not inclined to conversation.
taciturnity	sub
	head	taciturn
	syl	tac:i+1tur+ni:ty
	pos	n.
taciturnly	sub
	head	taciturn
	syl	tac:i+2turn+ly
	pos	adv.
Publius Cornelius	infl
	head	Tacitus
	syl	Pub:li:us Cor:ne:lius
	pron	<1p^bli*s> <kc:1nElj*s>
	pos	n.
Tacitus	0.
	syl	Tac:i:tus
	pron	<1t@sit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??55-??120 #7a.d., Roman historian and orator, famous as a prose stylist. His works include the dealing with the period 68-96, and the dealing with the period 14-68.
tack	ety	C14 tak fastening, nail; related to Middle Low German tacke pointed instrument
tack	H1.1.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sharp-pointed nail, usually with a flat and comparatively large head.
tack	H1.2.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a long loose temporary stitch used in dressmaking, etc.
tack	H1.3.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tailor's tack}.
tack	H1.4.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary fastening.
tack	H1.5.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	stickiness, as of newly applied paint, varnish, etc.
tack	H1.6.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the heading of a vessel sailing to windward, stated in terms of the side of the sail against which the wind is pressing.
tack	H1.7.a.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a course sailed by a sailing vessel with the wind blowing from forward of the beam.
tack	H1.7.b.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	one such course or a zigzag pattern of such courses.
tack	H1.8.a.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet for controlling the weather clew of a course.
tack	H1.8.b.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the weather clew itself.
tack	H1.9.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the forward lower clew of a fore-and-aft sail.
tack	H1.10.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a course of action differing from some previous course.
	exam	1	he went off on a fresh tack.
on the wrong tack	11.
	head	tack
	syl	on the wrong tack.
	def	under a false impression.
tack	H1.12.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to secure by a tack or series of tacks.
tack	H1.13.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to sew (something) with long loose temporary stitches.
tack	H1.14.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach or append.
	exam	1	tack this letter onto the other papers.
tack	H1.15.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to change the heading of (a sailing vessel) to the opposite tack.
tack	H1.16.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to steer (a sailing vessel) on alternate tacks.
tack	H1.17.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Nautical. of a sailing vessel
	def	to proceed on a different tack or to alternate tacks.
tack	H1.18.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow a zigzag route; keep changing one's course of action.
tacker	sub
	head	tack
	syl	tack+er
	pos	n.
tackless	sub
	head	tack
	syl	tack+less
	pos	adj.
tack	ety	C19: of unknown origin
tack	H2.0.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	food, esp. when regarded as inferior or distasteful. See also {hardtack}.
tack	ety	C20: shortened from #7tackle 
tack	H3.0.a.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	riding harness for horses, such as saddles, bridles, etc.
tack	H3.0.b.
	syl	tack
	pron	<t@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the tack room.
tacket	ety	C14: from #7tack %1
tacket	0.
	syl	tack+et
	pron	<1t@kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a nail, esp. a hobnail.
tack hammer	0.
	syl	tack ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a light hammer for driving tacks.
tackies	ety	C20: probably from #7tacky %1, with reference to their nonslip rubber soles
tacky	infl
	head	tackies
	syl	tack:y.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
tackies	0.
	syl	tack:ies
	pron	<1t@kiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	tennis shoes or plimsolls.
tackle	ety	C13: related to Middle Low German takel ship's rigging, Middle Dutch taken to #7take 
tackle	1.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanical system for lifting or pulling, esp. an arrangement of ropes and pulleys designed to lift heavy weights.
tackle	2.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment required for a particular occupation, etc..
	exam	1	fishing tackle.
tackle	3.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the halyards and other running rigging aboard a vessel.
tackle	4.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a physical challenge to an opponent, as to prevent his progress with the ball.
tackle	5.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undertake (a task, problem, etc.).
tackle	6.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confront (a person, esp. an opponent) with a difficult proposition.
tackle	7.
	syl	tack+le
	pron	<1t@kL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Sport. esp. in football games
	def	to challenge (an opponent) with a tackle.
tackler	sub
	head	tackle
	syl	tack+ler
	pos	n.
tacky	ety	C18: from #7tack %1 (in the sense: stickiness)
tackey	alt
	head	tacky
	or	tacky
	syl	tack+ey
	pron	<1t@ki>
	pos	adj.
tackier	infl
	head	tacky
	syl	tack:i+er
	pos	adj.
tackiest	infl
	head	tacky
	syl	tack:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tacky	H1.0.
	or	tackey
	syl	tack:y
	pron	<1t@ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly sticky or adhesive.
	exam	1	the varnish was still tacky.
tackiness	sub
	head	tacky
	syl	tack:i+ness
	pos	n.
tacky	ety	C19: from dialect tacky an inferior horse, of unknown origin
tackier	infl
	head	tacky
	syl	tack:i+er
	pos	adj.
tackiest	infl
	head	tacky
	syl	tack:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tacky	H2.1.
	syl	tack:y
	pron	<1t@ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	shabby or shoddy.
tacky	H2.2.
	syl	tack:y
	pron	<1t@ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	ostentatious and vulgar.
tacky	H2.3.
	syl	tack:y
	pron	<1t@ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	of a person
	def	eccentric; crazy.
tackiness	sub
	head	tacky
	syl	tack:i+ness
	pos	n.
tacmahack	0.
	syl	tac+ma+hack
	pron	<1t@km*2h@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {tacamahac}.
Tacna-Arica	0.
	syl	Tac:na-A:ri:ca
	pron	Spanish <1takna> <a1rika>
	pos	n.
	def	a coastal desert region of W South America, long disputed by Chile and Peru: divided in 1929 into the Peruvian department of Tacna and the Chilean department of Arica.
tacnode	ety	C19: from Latin tactus touch (from tangere to touch)+#7node 
tacnode	0.
	syl	tac+node
	pron	<1t@k2n*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {osculation} (sense 1).
taco	ety	from Mexican Spanish
tacos	infl
	head	taco
	syl	ta:cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taco	0.
	syl	ta:co
	pron	<1ta:k*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mexican cookery.
	def	a tortilla folded into a roll with a filling and usually fried.
Tacoma	0.
	syl	Ta+co+ma
	pron	<t*1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Washington, on Puget Sound: industrial centre. Pop.: 149420 (1973 est.).
taconite	ety	C20: named after the Taconic Mountains in New England
taconite	0.
	syl	tac:o+nite
	pron	<1t@k*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine-grained sedimentary rock containing magnetite, haematite, and silica, which occurs in the Lake Superior region: a low-grade iron ore.
tact	ety	C17: from Latin tactus a touching, from tangere to touch
tact	1.
	syl	tact
	pron	<t@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others, so as to avoid giving offence or to win good will; discretion.
tact	2.
	syl	tact
	pron	<t@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	skill or judgment in handling difficult or delicate situations; diplomacy.
tact	3.
	syl	tact
	pron	<t@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the sense of touch.
tactful	sub
	head	tact
	syl	tact+ful
	pos	adj.
tactic	0.
	syl	tac+tic
	pron	<1t@ktik>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of tactics; tactical move.
-tactic	ety	from Greek taktikos relating to order or arrangement; see #7tactics 
-tactic	0.
	syl	-tac:tic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	having a specified kind of pattern or arrangement or having an orientation determined by a specified force.
	exam	1	syndiotactic;
	exam	2	phototactic.
tactical	1.
	syl	tac+ti+cal
	pron	<1t@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or employing tactics.
	exam	1	a tactical error.
tactical	2.
	syl	tac+ti+cal
	pron	<1t@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful, adroit, or diplomatic.
	exam	1	a tactical manoeuvre.
tactically	sub
	head	tactical
	syl	tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tactics	ety	C17: from New Latin tactica, from Greek ta taktika the matters of arrangement, neuter plural of taktikos concerning arrangement or order, from taktos arranged (for battle), from tassein to arrange &- tac+#!ti+cian n.
tactics	1.
	syl	tac+tics
	pron	<1t@ktiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Military.
	def	the art and science of the detailed direction and control of movement or manoeuvre to achieve an aim or task.
tactics	2.
	syl	tac+tics
	pron	<1t@ktiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the manoeuvres used to achieve an aim or task.
tactics	3.
	syl	tac+tics
	pron	<1t@ktiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	plans followed in order to achieve a certain aim.
tactile	ety	C17: from Latin tactilis, from tangere to touch
tactile	1.
	syl	tac+tile
	pron	<1t@ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, affecting, or having a sense of touch.
	exam	1	a tactile organ;
	exam	2	tactile stimuli.
tactile	2.
	syl	tac+tile
	pron	<1t@ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	capable of being touched; tangible.
tactility	sub
	head	tactile
	syl	tac+til+i:ty
	pron	<t@k1tiliti>
	pos	n.
taction	ety	C17: from Latin tacti*_o a touching, from tangere to touch
taction	0.
	syl	tac+tion
	pron	<1t@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the act of touching; contact.
tactual	ety	C17: from Latin tactus a touching; see #7tact 
tactual	1.
	syl	tac+tu:al
	pron	<1t@ktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused by touch; causing a tactile sensation.
tactual	2.
	syl	tac+tu:al
	pron	<1t@ktju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the tactile sense or the organs of touch.
tactually	sub
	head	tactual
	syl	tac+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
tad	ety	C20: short for #7tadpole 
tad	0.
	syl	tad
	pron	<t@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a small boy; lad.
Tadmor	0.
	syl	Tad+mor
	pron	<1t@dmc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the biblical name for {Palmyra}.
tadpole	ety	C15 taddepol, from tadde #7toad+ pol head, #7poll 
tadpole	0.
	syl	tad+pole
	pron	<1t@d2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the aquatic larva of frogs, toads, etc., which develops from a limbless tailed form with external gills into a form with internal gills, limbs, and a reduced tail.
Tadjik	infl
	head	Tadzhik
	or	Tajik
	syl	Ta+djik
	pron	<1ta:Jik>, <ta:1JEk>
	pos	n.
Tajik	infl
	head	Tadzhik
	or	Tadjik
	syl	Ta+jik
	pron	<1ta:Jik>, <ta:1JEk>
	pos	n.
Tadzhik	infl
	syl	Ta+dzhik
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tadjik	infl
	head	Tadzhik
	or	Tajik
	syl	Ta+djik
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tajik	infl
	head	Tadzhik
	or	Tadjik
	syl	Ta+jik
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tadzhik	1.
	syl	Ta+dzhik
	pron	<1ta:Jik>, <ta:1JEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Persian-speaking Muslim people inhabiting Tadzhikistan and parts of Sinkiang in W China.
Tadzhiki	1.
	syl	Ta+dzhik:i
	pron	<ta:1JikE>, <-1JE->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Tadzhiks, belonging to the West Iranian subbranch of the Indo-European family.
Tadzhiki	2.
	syl	Ta+dzhik:i
	pron	<ta:1JikE>, <-1JE->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Tadzhiks or their language.
Tadzhik Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ta+dzhik So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S central Soviet Union: mountainous. Capital: Dushanbe. Pop.: 2899602 (1970). Area: 143100 sq. km (55240 sq. miles). Also called: {Ta+dzhik@.i+stan} (t$a$:@!d#f$Ik$I#!st$a$:n).
taedium vitae	ety	Latin, literally: weariness of life
taedium vitae	0.
	syl	tae+di+um vi+tae
	pron	<1tEdi*m> <1vEtI>, <1vItE>
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling that life is boring and dull.
Taegu	0.
	syl	Tae+gu
	pron	<te1gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE South Korea: textile and agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 1309454 (1975).
Taejon	0.
	syl	Tae+jon
	pron	<te1Jon>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W South Korea: market centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 506215 (1975).
tael	ety	C16: from Portuguese, from Malay tahil weight, perhaps from Hindi tol*_a weight of a new rupee, from Sanskrit tul*_a weight
tael	1.
	syl	tael
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, used in the Far East, having various values between one to two and a half ounces.
tael	2.
	syl	tael
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Chinese monetary unit equivalent in value to a tael weight of standard silver.
ta'en	0.
	syl	ta'en
	pron	<tAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	a poetic contraction of {taken}.
taenia	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek tainia narrow strip; related to Greek teinein to stretch
tenia	alt
	head	taenia
	or	taenia
	syl	te+ni:a
	pron	<1tEni*>
	pos	n.
taeniae	infl
	head	taenia
	syl	tae+ni:ae
	pron	<-ni2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taenia	1.
	or	tenia
	syl	tae+ni:a
	pron	<1tEni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a narrow fillet or headband for the hair.
taenia	2.
	or	tenia
	syl	tae+ni:a
	pron	<1tEni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the fillet between the architrave and frieze of a Doric entablature.
taenia	3.
	or	tenia
	syl	tae+ni:a
	pron	<1tEni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any bandlike structure or part.
taenia	4.
	or	tenia
	syl	tae+ni:a
	pron	<1tEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tapeworm of the genus such as a parasite of man that uses the pig as its intermediate host.
teniacide	alt
	head	taeniacide
	or	taeniacide
	syl	te+ni:a+cide
	pron	<1tEni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
taeniacide	0.
	or	teniacide
	syl	tae+ni:a+cide
	pron	<1tEni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, esp. a drug, that kills tapeworms.
teniafuge	alt
	head	taeniafuge
	or	taeniafuge
	syl	te+ni:a+fuge
	pron	<1tEni*2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
taeniafuge	0.
	or	teniafuge
	syl	tae+ni:a+fuge
	pron	<1tEni*2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, esp. a drug, that expels tapeworms from the body of their host.
teniasis	alt
	head	taeniasis
	or	taeniasis
	syl	te+ni:a+sis
	pron	<tE1nI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
taeniasis	0.
	or	teniasis
	syl	tae+ni:a+sis
	pron	<tE1nI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	infestation with tapeworms of the genus
taffeta	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin taffata, from Persian t*_aftah spun, from t*_aftan to spin
taffeta	1.a.
	syl	taf+fe+ta
	pron	<1t@fit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin crisp lustrous plain-weave fabric of silk, rayon, etc., used esp. for women's clothes.
taffeta	1.b.
	syl	taf+fe+ta
	pron	<1t@fit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a taffeta petticoat.
taffeta	2.
	syl	taf+fe+ta
	pron	<1t@fit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar fabrics.
taffrail	ety	C19: changed (through influence of #7rail %1) from earlier tafferel, from Dutch taffereel panel (hence applied to the part of a vessel decorated with carved panels), variant of tafeleel (unattested), from tafel #7table 
taffrail	1.
	syl	taff+rail
	pron	<1t@f2rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rail at the stern or above the transom of a vessel.
taffrail	2.
	syl	taff+rail
	pron	<1t@f2rAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the upper part of the transom of a vessel, esp. a sailing vessel, often ornately decorated.
taffy	ety	C19: perhaps from #7tafia 
taffies	infl
	head	taffy
	syl	taf+fies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taffy	1.
	syl	taf+fy
	pron	<1t@fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a chewy sweet made of brown sugar or molasses and butter, boiled and then pulled so that it becomes glossy.
taffy	2.
	syl	taf+fy
	pron	<1t@fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a less common term for {toffee}.
Taffy	ety	C17: from the supposed Welsh pronunciation of Davy (from David, Welsh Dafydd) , a common Welsh Christian name
Taffies	infl
	head	Taffy
	syl	Taf+fies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Taffy	0.
	syl	Taf+fy
	pron	<1t@fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word or nickname for a Welshman.
tafia	ety	C18: from French, from West Indian Creole, probably from #7ratafia 
taffia	alt
	head	tafia
	or	tafia
	syl	taf+fi:a
	pron	<1t@fi*>
	pos	n.
tafia	0.
	or	taffia
	syl	taf:i:a
	pron	<1t@fi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of rum, esp. from Guyana or the West Indies.
Tafilalet	alt
	head	Tafilelt
	or	Tafilelt
	syl	Ta+fi+la+let
	pron	<2t@fi1la:let>
	pos	n.
Tafilelt	0.
	or	Tafilalet
	syl	Ta+fi+lelt
	pron	<t@1fElelt>
	pos	n.
	def	an oasis in SE Morocco, the largest in the Sahara. Area: about 1300 sq. km (500 sq. miles).
William Howard	infl
	head	Taft
	syl	Wil:liam How:ard.
	pos	n.
Taft	0.
	syl	Taft
	pron	<t@ft>
	pos	n.
	def	1857-1930, U.S. statesman; 27th president of the U.S. (1909-13).
tag	ety	C15: of uncertain origin; related to Swedish tagg point, perhaps also to #7tack %1
tag	H1.1.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or strip of paper, plastic, leather, etc., for attaching to something by one end as a mark or label.
	exam	1	a price tag.
tag	H1.2.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece of material hanging from or loosely attached to a part or piece.
tag	H1.3.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of metal or other hard substance at the end of a cord, lace, etc., to prevent it from fraying and to facilitate threading.
tag	H1.4.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an epithet or verbal appendage, the refrain of a song, the moral of a fable, etc.
tag	H1.5.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief quotation, esp. one in a foreign language.
	exam	1	his speech was interlarded with Horatian tags.
tag	H1.6.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental flourish as at the end of a signature.
tag	H1.7.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the contrastingly coloured tip to an animal's tail.
tag	H1.8.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a matted lock of wool or hair.
tag	H1.9.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a strand of tinsel, wire, etc., tied to the body of an artificial fly.
tags	infl
	head	tag
	syl	tags
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
tagging	infl
	head	tag
	syl	tag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
tagged	infl
	head	tag
	syl	tagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
tag	H1.10.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to mark with a tag.
tag	H1.11.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to add or append as a tag.
tag	H1.12.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to supply prose or blank verse with rhymes.
tag	H1.13.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on or along
	def	to trail (behind).
	exam	1	many small boys tagged on behind the procession.
tag	H1.14.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to name or call (someone something).
	exam	1	they tagged him Lanky.
tag	H1.15.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cut the tags of wool or hair from (an animal).
tag	ety	C18: perhaps from #7tag %1
tag	H2.1.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a children's game in which one player chases the others in an attempt to catch one of them who will then become the chaser.
tag	H2.2.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tagging one's partner in tag wrestling.
tag	H2.3.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	denoting or relating to a professional wrestling contest between two teams of two wrestlers, only one of whom may be in the ring at one time. The contestant outside the ring may enter the ring by touching his team-mate's hand while holding a rope ({tag rope}) that is attached to the corner.
tags	infl
	head	tag
	syl	tags
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tagging	infl
	head	tag
	syl	tag+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tagged	infl
	head	tag
	syl	tagged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tag	H2.4.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch (another child) in the game of tag.
tag	H2.5.
	syl	tag
	pron	<t@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in tag wrestling
	def	to touch the hand of (one's partner).
Tagalogs	infl
	head	Tagalog
	or	Tagalog
	syl	Ta+ga+logs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tagalog	infl
	or	Tagalogs
	syl	Ta+ga+log.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tagalog	1.
	syl	Ta+ga+log
	pron	<t*1ga:log>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people of the Philippines, living chiefly in the region around Manila.
Tagalog	2.
	syl	Ta+ga+log
	pron	<t*1ga:log>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family: the official language of the Philippines.
Tagalog	3.
	syl	Ta+ga+log
	pron	<t*1ga:log>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Taganrog	0.
	syl	Ta+gan+rog
	pron	Russian <t*gan1rck>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the S Soviet Union, on the {Gulf of Taganrog} (an inlet of the Sea of Azov): founded in 1698 as a naval base and fortress by Peter the Great: industrial centre. Pop.: 277000 (1975 est.).
tag end	1.
	syl	tag end
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the last part of something.
	exam	1	the tag end of the day.
tag end	2.
	syl	tag end
	pos	n.
	def	a loose end of cloth, thread, etc.
taggers	0.
	syl	tag+gers
	pron	<1t@g*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	very thin iron or steel sheet coated with tin.
tagliatelle	ety	Italian, from tagliare to cut
tagliatelle	0.
	syl	ta+glia+tel+le
	pron	<2t@lj*1teli>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of pasta made in narrow strips.
tagmeme	ety	C20: from Greek tagma order, from tassein to put in order+-#7eme 
tagmeme	0.
	syl	tag+meme
	pron	<1t@gmEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a class of speech elements all of which may fulfil the same grammatical role in a sentence; the minimum unit of analysis in tagmemics.
tagmemic	sub
	head	tagmeme
	syl	tag+1mem+ic
	pos	adj.
tagmemics	0.
	syl	tag+mem+ics
	pron	<t@g1mEmiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a type of grammatical analysis based on the concept of function in sentence slots and the determination of classes of words that can fill each slot.
Tagore	0.
	syl	Ta:gore
	pron	<t*1gc:>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ra@.bin@.dra@.nath} (r$$#!bi$:ndr$$@!n$a$:t). 1861-1941, Indian poet and philosopher. His verse collections, written in Bengali and English, include (1910; 1912): Nobel prize for literature 1913.
Tagus	0.
	syl	Ta+gus
	pron	<1tAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Europe, rising in E central Spain and flowing west to the border with Portugal, then southwest to the Atlantic at Lisbon: the longest river of the Iberian Peninsula. Length: 1007 km (626 miles). Portuguese name: {Tejo}. Spanish name: {Tajo}.
tahina	ety	from Arabic
tahina	0.
	syl	ta+hi+na
	pron	<t*1hEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste made from sesame seeds origi?!nating in the Middle East, often used as an ingredient of hou?!mous and other dips.
Tahiti	0.
	syl	Ta+hi+ti
	pron	<t*1hEti>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, in the Windward group of the Society Islands: the largest and most important island in French Polynesia; became a French protectorate in 1842 and a colony in 1880. Capital: Papeete. Pop.: 84552 (1970). Area: 1005 sq. km (388 sq. miles).
Tahitian	sub
	head	Tahiti
	syl	Ta+hi+ti:an
	pron	<t*1hEti*n>, <t*1hESi*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Lake	infl
	head	Tahoe
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Tahoe	0.
	syl	Ta+hoe
	pron	<1ta:h*u>, <1tA->
	pos	n.
	def	a lake between E California and W Nevada, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains at an altitude of 1899 m (6229 ft.). Area: about 520 sq. km (200 sq. miles).
tahr	ety	from Nepali th*_ar 
tahr	0.
	syl	tahr
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several goatlike bovid mammals of the genus such as ({Himalayan tahr}) , of mountainous regions of S and SW Asia, having a shaggy coat and curved horns.
tahsil	ety	Urdu, from Arabic: collection 
tahsil	0.
	syl	tah+sil
	pron	<t*1sEl>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of a zila in certain states in India.
tahsildar	ety	C18: via Hindi from Persian, from #7tahsil+ Persian -d*_ar having
tahsildar	0.
	syl	tah+sil+dar
	pron	<t*1sElda:>
	pos	n.
	def	the officer in charge of the collection of revenues, etc., in a tahsil.
Tai	0.
	syl	Tai
	pron	<tI>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Thai}.
T'ai-chung	alt
	head	Taichung
	or	Taichung
	syl	T'ai-chung
	pron	<1tI1CuG>
	pos	n.
Taichung	0.
	or	T'ai-chung
	syl	Tai+chung
	pron	<1tI1CuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Republic of China (Taiwan): commercial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 428426 (1969 est.).
taig	ety	variant of the Irish name Tadhg, originally signifying any Irishman
taig	0.
	syl	taig
	pron	<tAg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ulster dialect, often derogatory.
	def	a Roman Catholic.
taiga	ety	from Russian, of Turkic origin; compare Turkish da*vg mountain
taiga	0.
	syl	tai+ga
	pron	<1tIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the coniferous forests extending across much of subarctic North America and Eurasia, bordered by tundra to the north and steppe to the south.
tail	ety	Old English t@agel; related to Old Norse tagl horse's tail, Gothic tagl hair, Old High German zagal tail
tail	H1.1.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of the vertebrate body that is posterior to or above the anus and contains an elongation of the vertebral column, esp. forming a flexible movable appendage.
tail	H1.2.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling such an appendage in form or position; the bottom, lowest, or rear part.
	exam	1	the tail of a shirt.
tail	H1.3.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the last part or parts.
	exam	1	the tail of the storm.
tail	H1.4.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear part of an aircraft including the fin, tail plane, and control surfaces; empennage.
tail	H1.5.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the luminous stream of gas and dust particles, up to 200 million kilometres long, driven from the head of a comet, when close to the sun, under the effect of the solar wind.
tail	H1.6.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the rear portion of a bomb, rocket, missile, etc., usually fitted with guiding or stabilizing vanes.
tail	H1.7.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of people or things.
tail	H1.8.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a long braid or tress of hair.
	exam	1	a ponytail;
	exam	2	a pigtail.
tail	H1.9.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a final short line in a stanza.
tail	H1.10.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person employed to follow and spy upon another or others.
tail	H1.11.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {buttocks}.
tail	H1.12.a.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the female genitals.
tail	H1.12.b.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman considered sexually (esp. in the phrases {piece of tail, bit of tail) }.
tail	H1.13.a.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the margin at the foot of a page.
tail	H1.13.b.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom edge of a book.
tail	H1.14.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower end of a pool or part of a stream.
tail	H1.15.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the course or track of a fleeing person or animal.
	exam	1	the police are on my tail.
tail	H1.16.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	coming from or situated in the rear.
	exam	1	a tail wind.
turn tail	17.
	head	tail
	syl	turn tail.
	def	to run away; escape.
with one's tail between one's legs	18.
	head	tail
	syl	with one's tail between one's legs.
	def	in a state of utter defeat or confusion.
tail	H1.19.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or cause to form the tail.
tail	H1.20.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the tail of (an animal); dock.
tail	H1.21.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the stalk of.
	exam	1	to top and tail the gooseberries.
tail	H1.22.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect (objects, ideas, etc.) together by or as if by the tail.
tail	H1.23.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to follow stealthily.
tail	H1.24.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral.
	def	to tend (cattle) on foot.
tail	H1.25.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to assume a specified position, as when at a mooring.
tail	H1.26.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build the end of (a brick, joist, etc.) into a wall or (of a brick, etc.) to have one end built into a wall. {~} See also {tail off}.
tailless	sub
	head	tail
	syl	tail+less
	pos	adj.
taillessly	sub
	head	tail
	syl	tail+less+ly
	pos	adv.
taillessness	sub
	head	tail
	syl	tail+less+ness
	pos	n.
tail-like	sub
	head	tail
	syl	tail-2like
	pos	adj.
tail	ety	C15: from Old French taille a division; see #7tailor, tally 
tail	H2.1.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the limitation of an estate or interest to a person and the heirs of his body. See also {entail}.
tail	H2.2.
	syl	tail
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Property law.
	usage	immediately postpositive; of an estate or interest
	def	limited in this way.
tailless	sub
	head	tail
	syl	tail+less
	pos	adj.
tailback	0.
	syl	tail+back
	pron	<1tAl2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a queue of traffic stretching back from an obstruction.
tailboard	0.
	syl	tail+board
	pron	<1tAl2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board at the rear of a lorry, wagon, etc., that can be removed or let down on a hinge.
tail coat	1.
	syl	tail coat
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tails}. a man's black coat having a horizontal cut over the hips and a tapering tail with a vertical slit up to the waist: worn as part of full evening dress.
tail coat	2.
	syl	tail coat
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {swallow-tailed coat}. another name for {morning coat}.
tail covert	0.
	syl	tail co+vert
	pos	n.
	def	any of the covert feathers of a bird covering the bases of the tail feathers.
tail end	0.
	syl	tail end
	pos	n.
	def	the last, endmost, or final part.
tail fan	0.
	syl	tail fan
	pos	n.
	def	the fanned structure at the hind end of a lobster or related crustacean, formed from the telson and uropods.
tail gate	0.
	syl	tail gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gate that is used to control the flow of water at the lower end of a lock. Compare {head gate}.
tailgate	1.
	syl	tail+gate
	pron	<1tAl2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {tailboard. ~}
tailgate	2.
	syl	tail+gate
	pron	<1tAl2gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to drive very close behind (a vehicle).
tail-heavy	0.
	syl	tail-heav:y
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	having too much weight at the rear because of overloading or poor design.
tailing	0.
	syl	tail+ing
	pron	<1tAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a beam, rafter, projecting brick or stone, etc., embedded in a wall.
tailings	0.
	syl	tail+ings
	pron	<1tAliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	waste left over after certain processes, such as from an ore-crushing plant or in milling grain.
taille	ety	C17: from French, from Old French taillier to shape; see #7tailor 
tailles	infl
	head	taille
	syl	tailles
	pron	<tI>, <tIz>, French <1ta:j>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taille	0.
	syl	taille
	pron	<tI>, French <1ta:j>, French <1ta:j>
	pos	n.
	usage	in France before 1789
	def	a tax levied by a king or overlord on his subjects.
taillamp	alt
	head	taillight
	or	taillight
	syl	tail+lamp
	pos	n.
taillight	0.
	or	taillamp
	syl	tail+light
	pron	<1tAl2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {rear light}.
taway	alt
	head	tail off
	or	tail off
	syl	ta:way
	pos	vb. adv.
tail off	0.
	or	taway
	syl	tail off
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	usually intr.)
	def	to decrease or cause to decrease in quantity, degree, etc., esp. gradually.
	exam	1	his interest in collecting stamps tailed off over the years.
tailor	ety	C13: from Anglo-Norman taillour, from Old French taillier to cut, from Latin t*_alea a cutting; related to Greek talis girl of marriageable age
tailor	1.
	syl	tai+lor
	pron	<1tAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes, repairs, or alters outer garments, esp. men's wear. Related adj.: {sartorial}.
tailor	2.
	syl	tai+lor
	pron	<1tAl*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or style (material, clothes, etc.) to satisfy certain requirements.
tailor	3.
	syl	tai+lor
	pron	<1tAl*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt so as to make suitable for something specific.
	exam	1	he tailored his speech to suit a younger audience.
tailor	4.
	syl	tai+lor
	pron	<1tAl*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow the occupation of a tailor.
tailorbird	0.
	syl	tai:lor+bird
	pron	<1tAl*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several tropical Asian warblers of the genus which build nests by sewing together large leaves using plant fibres.
tailor-made	1.
	syl	tai:lor-made
	pos	adj.
	def	made by a tailor to fit exactly.
	exam	1	a tailor-made suit.
tailor-made	2.
	syl	tai:lor-made
	pos	adj.
	def	perfectly meeting a particular purpose.
	exam	1	a girl tailor-made for him.
tailor-made	3.
	syl	tai:lor-made
	pos	adj.
	def	a tailor-made garment.
tailor-made	4.
	syl	tai:lor-made
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a cigarette made in a factory rather than rolled by hand.
tailor's chalk	0.
	syl	tai+lor's chalk
	pos	n.
	def	pipeclay used by tailors and dressmakers to mark seams, darts, etc., on material.
tailor's-tack	0.
	syl	tai:lor's-tack
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of loose looped stitches used to transfer markings for seams, darts, etc., from a paper pattern to material.
tailpiece	1.
	syl	tail+piece
	pron	<1tAl2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	an extension or appendage that lengthens or completes something.
tailpiece	2.
	syl	tail+piece
	pron	<1tAl2pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a decorative design at the foot of a page or end of a chapter.
tailpiece	3.
	syl	tail+piece
	pron	<1tAl2pEs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a piece of wood to which the strings of a violin, etc., are attached at their lower end. It is suspended between the taut strings and the bottom of the violin by a piece of gut or metal.
tailpiece	4.
	syl	tail+piece
	pron	<1tAl2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tail beam}. a short beam or rafter that has one end embedded in a wall.
tailpipe	0.
	syl	tail+pipe
	pron	<1tAl2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe from which the exhaust gases from an internal-combustion engine are discharged, esp. the terminal pipe of the exhaust system of a motor vehicle.
tailplane	0.
	syl	tail+plane
	pron	<1tAl2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal aerofoil at the tail of an aircraft to provide longitudinal stability. Also called (chiefly U.S.): {horizontal stabilizer}.
tailrace	1.
	syl	tail+race
	pron	<1tAl2rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel that carries water away from a waterwheel, turbine, etc. Compare {headrace}.
tailrace	2.
	syl	tail+race
	pron	<1tAl2rAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	the channel for removing tailings in water.
tail rotor	0.
	syl	tail ro+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a small propeller fitted to the rear of a helicopter to counteract the torque reaction of the main rotor and thus prevent the body of the helicopter from rotating in an opposite direction.
tails	1.
	syl	tails
	pron	<tAlz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an informal name for {tail coat. ~}
tails	2.
	syl	tails
	pron	<tAlz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	with the reverse side of a coin uppermost: used as a call before tossing a coin. Compare {heads}.
tailskid	1.
	syl	tail+skid
	pron	<1tAl2skid>
	pos	n.
	def	a runner under the tail of an aircraft.
tailskid	2.
	syl	tail+skid
	pron	<1tAl2skid>
	pos	n.
	def	a rear-wheel skid of a motor vehicle.
tailspin	1.
	syl	tail+spin
	pron	<1tAl2spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	another name for {{spin} (sense 15)}.
tailspin	2.
	syl	tail+spin
	pron	<1tAl2spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of confusion or panic.
tailstock	0.
	syl	tail+stock
	pron	<1tAl2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a casting that slides on the bed of a lathe in alignment with the headstock and is locked in position to support the free end of workpiece.
tail wheel	0.
	syl	tail wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel fitted to the rear of a vehicle, esp. the landing wheel under the tail of an aircraft.
tailwind	0.
	syl	tail+wind
	pron	<1tAl2wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind blowing in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship. Compare {headwind}.
Taimyr Peninsula	0.
	syl	Tai+myr Pen+in+su+la
	pron	Russian <taj1mir>
	pos	n.
	def	a large peninsula of the N central Soviet Union, between the Kara Sea and the Laptev Sea. Also called: {Taymyr Peninsula}.
tain	ety	from French, from *'etain tin, from Old French estain, from Latin stagnum alloy of silver and lead; see #7stannum 
tain	0.
	syl	tain
	pron	<tAn>
	pos	n.
	def	tin foil used in backing mirrors.
T'ai-nan	alt
	head	Tainan
	or	Tainan
	syl	T'ai-nan
	pron	<1tI1n@n>
	pos	n.
Tainan	0.
	or	T'ai-nan
	syl	Tai+nan
	pron	<1tI1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Republic of China (Taiwan): an early centre of Chinese emigration from the mainland; largest city and capital of the island (1638-1885); Chengkung University. Pop.: 461838 (1969 est.).
Ta'inaron	0.
	syl	Ta*'i+na+ron
	pron	<1tenarcn>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for (Cape) {Matapan}.
Hippolyte Adolphe	infl
	head	Taine
	syl	Hip:pol:yte A:dolphe
	pron	<ipclit> <a1dclf>
	pos	n.
Taine	0.
	syl	Taine
	pron	French <ten>
	pos	n.
	def	1828-93, French literary critic and historian. He applied determinist criteria to the study of literature, art, history, and psychology, regarding them as products of environment and race. His works include (1863-64) and (1875-93).
Tainos	infl
	head	Taino
	or	Taino
	syl	Tai+nos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Taino	infl
	or	Tainos
	syl	Tai+no
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Taino	1.
	syl	Tai+no
	pron	<1tIn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an extinct American Indian people of the Greater Antilles and the Bahamas.
Taino	2.
	syl	Tai+no
	pron	<1tIn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Arawakan family.
taint	ety	C14: (influenced by attaint infected, from #7attain) from Old French teindre to dye, from Latin tingere to dye
taint	1.
	syl	taint
	pron	<tAnt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect or be affected by pollution or contamination.
	exam	1	oil has tainted the water.
taint	2.
	syl	taint
	pron	<tAnt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tarnish (someone's reputation, etc.).
taint	3.
	syl	taint
	pron	<tAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a defect or flaw.
	exam	1	a taint on someone's reputation.
taint	4.
	syl	taint
	pron	<tAnt>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace of contamination or infection.
taintless	sub
	head	taint
	syl	taint+less
	pos	adj.
taipan	ety	C20: from a native Australian language
taipan	0.
	syl	tai+pan
	pron	<1tI2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large highly venomous elapid snake, of NE Australia.
T'ai-pei	alt
	head	Taipei
	or	Taipei
	syl	T'ai-pei
	pron	<1tI1pA>
	pos	n.
Taipei	0.
	or	T'ai-pei
	syl	Tai+pei
	pron	<1tI1pA>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Republic of China (Taiwan), at the N tip of the island: became capital in 1885; industrial centre; two universities. Pop.: 1712108 (1969 est.).
Taiping	ety	C19: from Chinese, from t'ai great+ p'ing peace
Taiping	0.
	syl	Tai+ping
	pron	<1tI1piG>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a person who supported or took part in the movement of religious mysticism and agrarian unrest in China between 1850 and 1864 ({Taiping rebellion) }, which weakened the Manchu dynasty but was eventually suppressed with foreign aid.
Taisho	1.
	syl	Tai+sho
	pron	<tI1S*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of Japanese history and artistic style associated with the reign of Emperor Yoshihito (1912-26).
Taisho	2.
	syl	Tai+sho
	pron	<tI1S*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the throne name of Yoshihito (1879-1926), emperor of Japan (1912-26).
Taiwan	0.
	syl	Tai+wan
	pron	<1tI1wa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in SE Asia between the East China Sea and the South China Sea, off the SE coast of the People's Republic of China: the principal territory governed by the Nationalist government of China.
Taiwanese	sub
	head	Taiwan
	syl	Tai+wan+1ese
	pos	adj. n.
Taiwan Strait	0.
	syl	Tai+wan Strait
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Formosa Strait}.
T'ai-yuan	alt
	head	Taiyuan
	or	Taiyuan
	syl	T'ai-y*"u:an
	pron	<1tIju:1a:n>
	pos	n.
Taiyuan	0.
	or	T'ai-yuan
	syl	Tai+yu:an
	pron	<1tIju:1a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N China, capital of Shansi: founded before 450 #7a.d.; an industrial centre, surrounded by China's largest reserves of high-grade bituminous coal. Pop.: 1350000 (1970 est.).
Taizz	0.
	syl	Ta:`izz
	pron	<t@1iz>, <tA1Ez>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SW Yemen: agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 80000 (1972 est.).
taj	ety	via Arabic from Persian: crown, crest
taj	0.
	syl	taj
	pron	<ta:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall conical cap worn as a mark of distinction by Muslims.
Tajik	infl
	syl	Ta+jik.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tajik	0.
	syl	Ta+jik
	pron	<1ta:Jik>, <ta:1JEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tadzhik}.
Taj Mahal	0.
	syl	Taj Ma+hal
	pron	<1ta:J> <m*1ha:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a white marble mausoleum in central India, in Agra on the Jumna River: built (1632-43) by the emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal; regarded as the finest example of Mogul architecture.
Tajo	0.
	syl	Ta:jo
	pron	<1ta$xo>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for the {Tagus}.
taka	ety	from Bengali
taka	0.
	syl	ta:ka
	pron	<1ta:ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Bangladesh.
takahe	ety	from Maori, of imitative origin
takahe	0.
	syl	ta+ka+he
	pron	<1ta:k*2hE>
	pos	n.
	def	a very rare flightless New Zealand rail,
Takamatsu	0.
	syl	Tak:a+mat+su
	pron	<2t@k*1m@tsu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Japan, on NE Shikoku on the Inland Sea. Pop.: 294139 (1974 est.).
Takao	0.
	syl	Ta+kao
	pron	<t@1kau>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese name for {Kaohsiung}.
take	ety	Old English tacan, from Old Norse taka; related to Gothic tekan to touch
takes	infl
	head	take
	syl	takes
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
taking	infl
	head	take
	syl	tak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
took	infl
	head	take
	syl	took
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
taken	infl
	head	take
	syl	tak+en.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
take	1.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to gain possession of (something) by force or effort.
take	2.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to appropriate or steal.
	exam	1	to take other people's belongings.
take	3.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive or accept into a relationship with oneself.
	exam	1	to take a wife.
take	4.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to pay for or buy.
take	5.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to rent or lease.
	exam	1	to take a flat in town.
take	6.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive or obtain by regular payment.
	exam	1	we take a newspaper every day.
take	7.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to obtain by competing for; win.
	exam	1	to take first prize.
take	8.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to obtain or derive from a source.
	exam	1	he took his good manners from his older brother.
take	9.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to assume the obligations of.
	exam	1	to take office.
take	10.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to endure, esp. with fortitude.
	exam	1	to take punishment.
take	11.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adopt as a symbol of duty, obligation, etc..
	exam	1	to take the veil.
take	12.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive or react to in a specified way.
	exam	1	she took the news very well.
take	13.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adopt as one's own.
	exam	1	to take someone's part in a quarrel.
take	14.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive and make use of.
	exam	1	to take advice.
take	15.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to receive into the body, as by eating, inhaling, etc..
	exam	1	to take a breath.
take	16.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to eat, drink, etc., esp. habitually.
	exam	1	to take sugar in one's tea.
take	17.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to have or be engaged in for one's benefit or use.
	exam	1	to take a rest.
take	18.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to work at or study.
	exam	1	to take economics at college.
take	19.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make, do, or perform (an action).
	exam	1	to take a leap.
take	20.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make use of.
	exam	1	to take an opportunity.
take	21.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put into effect; adopt.
	exam	1	to take measures.
take	22.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make a photograph of or admit of being photographed.
take	23.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to act or perform.
	exam	1	she takes the part of the Queen.
take	24.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to write down or copy.
	exam	1	to take notes.
take	25.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to experience or feel.
	exam	1	to take pride in one's appearance;
	exam	2	to take offence.
take	26.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to consider, believe, or regard.
	exam	1	I take him to be honest.
take	27.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to consider or accept as valid.
	exam	1	I take your point.
take	28.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold or maintain in the mind.
	exam	1	his father took a dim view of his career.
take	29.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deal or contend with.
	exam	1	the tennis champion took her opponent's best strokes without difficulty.
take	30.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to use as a particular case.
	exam	1	take hotels for example.
take	31.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to diminish or detract.
	exam	1	the actor's bad performance took from the effect of the play.
take	32.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to confront successfully.
	exam	1	the horse took the jump at the third attempt.
take	33.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or produce the intended effect; succeed.
	exam	1	her vaccination took;
	exam	2	the glue is taking well.
take	34.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of seeds, plants, etc.
	def	to start growing successfully.
take	35.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to aim or direct.
	exam	1	he took a swipe at his opponent.
take	36.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to deal a blow to in a specified place.
take	37.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to have sexual intercourse with.
take	38.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to carry off or remove from a place.
take	39.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to carry along or have in one's possession.
	exam	1	don't forget to take your umbrella.
take	40.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to convey or transport.
	exam	1	the train will take us out of the city.
take	41.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to use as a means of transport.
	exam	1	I shall take the bus.
take	42.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to conduct or lead.
	exam	1	this road takes you to the station.
take	43.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to escort or accompany.
	exam	1	may I take you out tonight??
take	44.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring or deliver to a state, position, etc..
	exam	1	his ability took him to the forefront in his field.
take	45.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to go to look for; seek.
	exam	1	to take cover.
take	46.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to ascertain or determine by measuring, computing, etc..
	exam	1	to take a pulse;
	exam	2	take a reading from a dial.
take	47.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a mechanism
	def	to catch or engage (a part).
take	48.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put an end to; destroy.
	exam	1	she took her own life.
take	49.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to come upon unexpectedly; discover.
take	50.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to contract.
	exam	1	he took a chill.
take	51.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to affect or attack.
	exam	1	the fever took him one night.
take	52.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	copula
	def	to become suddenly or be rendered (ill).
	exam	1	he took sick;
	exam	2	he was taken sick.
take	53.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to absorb or become ab?!sorbed by something.
	exam	1	to take a polish.
take	54.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to charm or captivate.
	exam	1	she was very taken with the puppy.
take	55.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or become popular; win favour.
take	56.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to require or need.
	exam	1	this job will take a lot of attention;
	exam	2	that task will take all your time.
take	57.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to subtract or deduct.
	exam	1	to take six from ten leaves four.
take	58.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hold or contain.
	exam	1	the suitcase won't take all your clothes.
take	59.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to quote or copy.
	exam	1	he has taken several paragraphs from the book for his essay.
take	60.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to proceed to occupy.
	exam	1	to take a seat.
take	61.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to use or employ.
	exam	1	to take steps to ascertain the answer.
take	62.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to win or capture (a trick, counter, piece, etc.).
take	63.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to cheat, deceive, or victimize.
take amiss	64.
	head	take
	syl	take amiss.
	def	to be annoyed or offended by.
take at one's word	65.
	head	take
	syl	take at one's word.
	def	to believe to be true or truthful.
take care	66.
	head	take
	syl	take care.
	def	to pay attention; be heedful.
take care of	67.
	head	take
	syl	take care of.
	def	to assume responsibility for; look after.
take chances	68.
	head	take
	or	ta chance
	syl	take chances
	def	to behave in a risky manner.
take five	69.
	head	take
	or	ten 
	syl	take five
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to take a break of five (or ten) minutes.
take heart	70.
	head	take
	syl	take heart.
	def	to be encouraged.
take it	71.
	head	take
	syl	take it.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to stand up to or endure criticism, abuse, harsh treatment, etc.
take one's time	72.
	head	take
	syl	take one's time.
	def	to use as much time as is needed; not rush.
take place	73.
	head	take
	syl	take place.
	def	to happen or occur.
take	74.a.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to use a name, esp. of God, disrespectfully or irreverently.
take	74.b.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Jocular.
	def	to say a person's name.
take upon oneself	75.
	head	take
	syl	take upon oneself.
	def	to assume the right to do or responsibility for something.
take	76.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act of taking.
take	77.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the number of quarry killed or captured on one occasion.
take	78.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	the amount of anything taken, esp. money.
take	79.a.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	one of a series of recordings from which the best will be selected for general release.
take	79.b.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the process of taking one such recording.
take	79.c.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a scene or part of a scene photographed without interruption.
take	80.a.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	any objective indication of a successful vaccination, such as a local skin reaction.
take	80.b.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a successful skin graft.
take	81.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a part of an article, story, etc., given to a compositor or keyboard operator for setting in type.
take	82.
	syl	take
	pron	<tAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a try or attempt. {~} See also {take aback, take after, take apart, take back, take down, take for, take in, take off, take on, take out, take over, take to, take up}.
takable	sub
	head	take
	or	takeable
	syl	tak+a+ble
	pos	adj.
takeable	sub
	head	take
	or	takable
	syl	take+a+ble
	pos	adj.
take aback	0.
	syl	take a:back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to astonish or disconcert.
take after	1.
	syl	take af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to resemble in appearance, character, behaviour, etc.
take after	2.
	syl	take af+ter
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow as an example.
take apart	1.
	syl	take a:part
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (something) into component parts.
take apart	2.
	syl	take a:part
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to criticize or punish severely.
	exam	1	the reviewers took the new play apart.
takeaway	1.
	syl	take+a:way
	pron	<1tAk*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	sold for consumption away from the premises on which it is prepared.
	exam	1	a takeaway meal.
takeaway	2.
	syl	take+a:way
	pron	<1tAk*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	preparing and selling food for consumption away from the premises.
	exam	1	a takeaway Indian restaurant.
takeaway	3.
	syl	take+a:way
	pron	<1tAk*2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a shop or restaurant that sells such food.
	exam	1	let's go to the Chinese takeaway.
takeaway	xref
	syl	take+a:way
	pron	<1tAk*2wA>
	qual	Brit.
	def	U.S. word: {takeout}.
take back	0.
	syl	take back
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
take back	1.
	syl	take back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to retract or withdraw (something said, written, promised, etc.).
take back	2.
	syl	take back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to regain possession of.
take back	3.
	syl	take back
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to return for exchange.
	exam	1	to take back a substandard garment.
take back	4.
	syl	take back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to move (copy) to the previous line.
take down	1.
	syl	take down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to record in writing.
take down	2.
	syl	take down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismantle or tear down.
	exam	1	to take down an old shed.
take down	3.
	syl	take down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower or reduce in power, arrogance, etc. (esp. in the phrase {to take down a peg) }.
take-down	infl
	head	take down
	syl	take-down.
	pos	adj.
take down	4.
	syl	take down
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	made or intended to be disassembled.
take for	1.
	syl	take for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to consider or suppose to be, esp. mistakenly.
	exam	1	the fake coins were taken for genuine;
	exam	2	who do you take me for??
take for	2.a.
	syl	take for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept or assume without question.
	exam	1	one takes certain amenities for granted.
take for	2.b.
	syl	take for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to appreciate the value, merit, etc., of (a person).
take-home pay	0.
	syl	take-home pay
	pos	n.
	def	the remainder of one's pay after all income tax and other compulsory deductions have been made.
take in	1.
	syl	take in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to comprehend or understand.
take in	2.
	syl	take in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to include or comprise.
	exam	1	his thesis takes in that point.
take in	3.
	syl	take in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive into one's house in exchange for payment.
	exam	1	to take in washing;
	exam	2	take in lodgers.
take in	4.
	syl	take in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (an article of clothing, etc.) smaller by altering seams.
take in	5.
	syl	take in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cheat or deceive.
take-in	infl
	head	take in
	syl	take-in.
	pos	n.
take in	6.
	syl	take in
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act or an instance of cheating or deceiving.
taken	1.
	syl	tak+en
	pron	<1tAk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {take}.
taken	2.
	syl	tak+en
	pron	<1tAk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive foll. by with
	def	enthusiastically impressed (by); infatuated (with).
take off	1.
	syl	take off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or discard (a garment).
take off	2.
	syl	take off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to become airborne.
take off	3.
	syl	take off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to set out or cause to set out on a journey.
	exam	1	they took off for Spain.
take off	4.
	syl	take off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a disease
	def	to prove fatal to; kill.
take off	5.
	syl	take off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to mimic or imitate, esp. in an amusing or satirical manner.
takeoff	infl
	head	take off
	syl	take+off.
	pos	n.
take off	6.
	syl	take off
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of making an aircraft airborne.
take off	7.
	syl	take off
	pos	n.
	def	the stage of a country's economic development when rapid and sustained economic growth is first achieved.
take off	8.
	syl	take off
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an act of mimicry; imitation.
take on	0.
	syl	take on
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
take on	1.
	syl	take on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to employ or hire.
	exam	1	to take on new workmen.
take on	2.
	syl	take on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to assume or acquire.
	exam	1	his voice took on a plaintive note.
take on	3.
	syl	take on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to agree to do; undertake.
	exam	1	I'll take on that job for you.
take on	4.
	syl	take on
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to compete against.
	exam	1	I will take him on at tennis.
take on	5.
	syl	take on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exhibit great emotion, esp. of grief.
take out	1.
	syl	take out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract or remove.
take out	2.
	syl	take out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain or secure (a licence, patent, etc.) from an authority.
take out	3.
	syl	take out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go out with; escort.
	exam	1	George is taking Susan out next week.
take out	4.
	syl	take out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to bid a different suit from (one's partner) in order to rescue him from a difficult contract.
take out	5.
	syl	take out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to win, esp. in sport.
	exam	1	he took out the tennis championship.
take it	6.
	head	take out
	or	ta lot out of
	syl	take it
	qual	Informal.
	def	to sap the energy or vitality of.
take out on	7.
	head	take out
	syl	take out on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to vent (anger, frustration, etc.) on, esp. on an innocent person.
take someone out of himself	8.
	head	take out
	syl	take someone out of himself.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a person forget his anxieties, problems, etc.
takeout	infl
	head	take out
	syl	take+out.
	pos	adj.
take out	9.
	syl	take out
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	of or designating a conventional informatory bid, asking one's partner to bid another suit. {~}
take out	10.
	syl	take out
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	an informal word (chiefly U.S.) for takeaway.
take over	1.
	syl	take o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to assume the control or management of.
take over	2.
	syl	take o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to move (copy) to the next line.
takeover	infl
	head	take over
	syl	take+o:ver.
	pos	n.
take over	3.
	syl	take o:ver
	pos	n.
	def	the act of seizing or assuming power, control, etc.
take over	4.
	syl	take o:ver
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	another word for {{changeover} (sense 3)}.
taker	0.
	syl	tak+er
	pron	<1tAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who takes something, esp. a bet, wager, or offer of purchase.
take to	1.
	syl	take to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make for; flee to.
	exam	1	to take to the hills.
take to	2.
	syl	take to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a liking for, esp. after a short acquaintance.
	exam	1	I took to him straight away.
take to	3.
	syl	take to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have recourse to.
	exam	1	to take to the bottle.
take to heart	4.
	head	take to
	syl	take to heart.
	def	to regard seriously.
take up	0.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
take up	1.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adopt the study, practice, or activity of.
	exam	1	to take up gardening.
take up	2.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to shorten (a garment or part of a garment).
	exam	1	she took all her skirts up three inches.
take up	3.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pay off (a note, mortgage, etc.).
take up	4.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to agree to or accept (an invitation, etc.).
take up	5.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to pursue further or resume (something).
	exam	1	he took up French where he left off.
take up	6.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to absorb (a liquid).
take up	7.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adopt as a prot*'eg*'e; act as a patron to.
take up	8.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to occupy or fill (space or time).
take up	9.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to interrupt, esp. in order to contradict or criticize.
take up	10.a.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to argue or dispute with (someone).
	exam	1	can I take you up on two points in your talk??
take up	10.b.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to accept what is offered by (someone).
	exam	1	let me take you up on your invitation.
take up	11.a.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to discuss with (someone); refer to.
	exam	1	to take up a fault with the manufacturers.
take up	11.b.
	syl	take up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to begin to keep company or associate with.
take-up	infl
	head	take up
	syl	take-up.
	pos	n.
take up	12.
	syl	take up
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	the distance through which a part must move to absorb the free play in a system.
takin	ety	C19: from Mishmi
takin	0.
	syl	tak+in
	pron	<1ta:kEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a massive bovid mammal, of mountainous regions of S Asia, having a shaggy coat, short legs, and horns that point backwards and upwards.
taking	1.
	syl	tak+ing
	pron	<1tAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	charming, fascinating, or intriguing.
taking	2.
	syl	tak+ing
	pron	<1tAkiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	infectious; catching.
taking	3.
	syl	tak+ing
	pron	<1tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something taken.
taking	4.
	syl	tak+ing
	pron	<1tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	receipts; earnings. &- {#!tak+ing+ly}
takingness	sub
	head	taking
	syl	tak+ing+ness
	pos	n.
Takoradi	0.
	syl	Ta+ko+ra+di
	pron	<2ta:k*1ra:di>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Ghana, in the southwest on the Gulf of Guinea: modern harbour opened in 1928. Pop.(with Sekondi): 161071 (1970).
Talaing	0.
	syl	Ta+laing
	pron	<ta:1lIG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Mon}.
talapoin	ety	C16: from French, literally: Buddhist monk, from Portuguese talap*~ao, from Mon tala p*_oi our lord; originally jocular, from the appearance of the monkey
talapoin	1.
	syl	tal:a+poin
	pron	<1t@l*2pcin>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest of the guenon monkeys, of swampy central W African forests, having olive-green fur and slightly webbed digits.
talapoin	2.a.
	syl	tal:a+poin
	pron	<1t@l*2pcin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Burma and Siam
	def	a Buddhist monk.
talapoin	2.b.
	syl	tal:a+poin
	pron	<1t@l*2pcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a title of respect used in addressing such monks.
talaria	ety	C16: from Latin, from t*_al*_aris belong?!ing to the ankle, from t*_alus ankle
talaria	0.
	syl	ta+lar:i:a
	pron	<t*1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	winged sandals, such as those worn by Hermes.
Talavera de la Reina	0.
	syl	Ta+la+ve:ra de la Rei+na
	pron	Spanish <2tala1$BAra> <DA>, Spanish <la> <1rAna>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled town in central Spain, on the Tagus River: scene of the defeat of the French by British and Spanish forces (1809) during the Peninsular War; agricultural processing centre. Pop.: 46412 (1970).
Talbot	0.
	syl	Tal:bot
	pron	<1t@lb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Dr. {Wil@.liam}. born 1913, Liberian statesman: president of Liberia since 1971.
talc	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin talcum, from Arabic talq mica, from Persian talk  &- #!talc+ose or #!tal+cous adj.
talc	1.
	syl	talc
	pron	<t@lk>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	See {talcum powder}.
talc	2.
	syl	talc
	pron	<t@lk>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a white, pale green, or grey soft greasy secondary mineral consisting of hydrated magnesium silicate and occurring in metamorphic rocks as micaceous flakes and as soapstone: used in the manufacture of ceramics and paints and as a filler, dusting agent, in talcum powder, etc. Formula: Mg\3Si\4O\1\0(OH)\2.
talcs	infl
	head	talc
	or	talcs
	syl	talcs
	pos	vb.
talcking	infl
	head	talc
	or	talcing
	syl	talck+ing
	pos	vb.
talcked	infl
	head	talc
	or	talced
	syl	talcked
	pos	vb.
talcing	infl
	head	talc
	or	talcking
	syl	talc+ing
	pos	vb.
talced	infl
	head	talc
	or	talcked
	syl	talced.
	pos	vb.
talc	3.
	syl	talc
	pron	<t@lk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	also
	def	to apply talc to.
Talca	0.
	syl	Tal+ca
	pron	Spanish <1talka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Chile: scene of the declaration of Chilean independence (1818). Pop.: 115130 (1975 est.).
Talcahuano	0.
	syl	Tal+ca+hua+no
	pron	Spanish <2talka1wano>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S central Chile, near Concepci*'on on an inlet of the Pacific: oil refinery. Pop.: 183591 (1975 est.).
talcum powder	0.
	syl	tal+cum pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a powder made of purified talc, usually scented, used for perfuming the body and for absorbing excess moisture. Often shortened to {talc}.
tale	ety	Old English talu list; related to Old Frisian tele talk, Old Saxon, Old Norse tala talk, number, Old High German zala number
tale	1.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a report, narrative, or story.
tale	2.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a group of short stories connected by an overall narrative framework.
tale	3.a.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a malicious or meddlesome rumour or piece of gossip.
	exam	1	to bear tales against someone.
tale	3.b.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	talebearer;
	exam	2	taleteller.
tale	4.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a fictitious or false statement.
tale	5.a.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to tell fanciful lies.
tale	5.b.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	to report malicious stories, trivial complaints, etc., esp. to someone in authority.
tell a tale	6.
	head	tale
	syl	tell a tale.
	def	to reveal something important.
tell its own tale	7.
	head	tale
	syl	tell its own tale.
	def	to be self-evident.
tale	8.a.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a number; amount.
tale	8.b.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	computation or enumeration.
tale	9.
	syl	tale
	pron	<tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {talk}.
talent	ety	Old English talente, from Latin talenta, pl. of talentum sum of money, from Greek talanton unit of money or weight; in Medieval Latin the sense was extended to ability through the influence of the parable of the talents (Matthew 25:14-30) &- #!tal+ent+ed adj.
talent	1.
	syl	tal+ent
	pron	<1t@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	innate ability, aptitude, or faculty, esp. when unspecified; above average ability.
	exam	1	a talent for cooking;
	exam	2	a child with talent.
talent	2.
	syl	tal+ent
	pron	<1t@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or persons possessing such ability.
talent	3.
	syl	tal+ent
	pron	<1t@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ancient units of weight and money.
talent	4.
	syl	tal+ent
	pron	<1t@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	girls collectively, esp. those living in a particular place.
	exam	1	the local talent.
talent	5.
	syl	tal+ent
	pron	<1t@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {inclination}.
talent scout	0.
	syl	tal+ent scout
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is the search for talented artists, sportsmen, performers, etc., for engagements as professionals.
taler	infl
	or	talers
	syl	ta+ler
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
talers	infl
	head	taler
	or	taler
	syl	ta+lers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taler	0.
	syl	ta+ler
	pron	<1ta:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {thaler}.
tales	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin phrase t*_al*_es d*_e circumstantibus such men from among the bystanders, from Latin t*_alis such &- #!ta+les+man n.
tales	1.
	syl	ta+les
	pron	<1tAlEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a group of persons summoned from among those present in court or from bystanders to fill vacancies on a jury panel.
tales	2.
	syl	ta+les
	pron	<1tAlEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the writ summoning such jurors.
Taliesin	0.
	syl	Ta:li:es:in
	pron	<2t@li1esin>
	pos	n.
	def	6th-century #7a.d. Welsh bard; supposed author of 12 heroic poems in the
taligrade	ety	C20: from New Latin, from Latin t*_alus ankle, heel+-#7grade 
taligrade	0.
	syl	tal:i+grade
	pron	<1t@li2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of mammals
	def	walking on the outer side of the foot.
talion	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin t*_ali*_o, from t*_alis such
talion	0.
	syl	tal:i+on
	pron	<1t@li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the system or legal principle of making the punishment correspond to the crime; retaliation.
taliped	ety	C19: see #7talipes 
taliped	1.
	syl	tal:i+ped
	pron	<1t@li2ped>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	having a club foot.
taliped	2.
	syl	tal:i+ped
	pron	<1t@li2ped>
	pos	n.
	def	a clubfooted person.
talipes	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin t*_alus ankle+ p*_es foot
talipes	1.
	syl	tal:i+pes
	pron	<1t@li2pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital deformity of the foot by which it is twisted in any of various positions.
talipes	2.
	syl	tal:i+pes
	pron	<1t@li2pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {club foot}.
talipot	ety	C17: from Bengali: palm leaf, from Sanskrit t*_al*_i fan palm+ pattra leaf
talipot palm	alt
	head	talipot
	or	talipot
	syl	tal:i+pot palm
	pron	<1t@li2pot>
	pos	n.
talipot	0.
	or	talipot palm
	syl	tal:i+pot
	pron	<1t@li2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a palm tree, of the East Indies, having large leaves that are used for fans, thatching houses, etc.
talisman	ety	C17: via French or Spanish from Arabic tilsam, from Medieval Greek telesma ritual, from Greek: consecration, from telein to perform a rite, complete, from telos end, result
talismans	infl
	head	talisman
	syl	tal+is+mans.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
talisman	1.
	syl	tal+is+man
	pron	<1t@lizm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone or other small object, usually inscribed or carved, believed to protect the wearer from evil influences.
talisman	2.
	syl	tal+is+man
	pron	<1t@lizm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything thought to have magical or protective powers.
talismanic	sub
	head	talisman
	syl	tal+is+man+ic
	pron	<2t@liz1m@nik>
	pos	adj.
talk	ety	C13 talkien to talk; related to Old English talu #7tale, Frisian talken to talk
talk	1.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to or with
	def	to express one's thoughts, feelings, or desires by means of words (to); speak (to).
talk	2.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to communicate or exchange thoughts by other means.
	exam	1	lovers talk with their eyes.
talk	3.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by about
	def	to exchange ideas, pleasantries, or opinions (about).
	exam	1	to talk about the weather.
talk	4.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to articulate words; verbalize.
	exam	1	his baby can talk.
talk	5.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give voice to; utter.
	exam	1	to talk rubbish.
talk	6.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold a conversation about; discuss.
	exam	1	to talk business.
talk	7.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to reveal information.
	exam	1	the prisoner talked after torture.
talk	8.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to know how to communicate in (a language or idiom).
	exam	1	he talks English.
talk	9.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spread rumours or gossip.
	exam	1	we don't want the neighbours to talk.
talk	10.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make sounds suggestive of talking.
talk	11.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be effective or persuasive.
	exam	1	money talks.
now you're talking	12.
	head	talk
	syl	now you're talking.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at last you're saying something agreeable.
talk big	13.
	head	talk
	syl	talk big.
	def	to boast or brag.
talk shop	14.
	head	talk
	syl	talk shop.
	def	to speak about one's work, esp. when meeting socially.
you can talk	15.
	head	talk
	syl	you can talk.
	qual	Informal.
	def	you don't have to worry about doing a particular thing yourself.
you can	16.
	head	talk
	or	can't talk
	syl	you can
	qual	Informal.
	def	you yourself are guilty of offending in the very matter you are upholding or decrying.
talk	17.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech or lecture.
	exam	1	a talk on ancient Rome.
talk	18.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an exchange of ideas or thoughts.
	exam	1	a business talk with a colleague.
talk	19.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	idle chatter, gossip, or rumour.
	exam	1	there has been a lot of talk about you two.
talk	20.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject of conversation; theme.
	exam	1	our talk was of war.
talk	21.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a conference, discussion, or negotiation.
	exam	1	talks about a settlement.
talk	22.
	syl	talk
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific manner of speaking.
	exam	1	children's talk.
talkable	sub
	head	talk
	syl	talk+a:ble
	pos	adj.
talkability	sub
	head	talk
	syl	talk:a+1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
talker	sub
	head	talk
	syl	talk+er
	pos	n.
talk about	1.
	syl	talk a:bout
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discuss.
talk about	2.
	syl	talk a:bout
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	used informally and often ironically to add emphasis to a statement.
	exam	1	all his plays have such ridiculous plots
talknow what one is talking about	3.
	head	talk about
	syl	talknow what one is talking about.
	def	to have thorough or specialized knowledge.
talk at	0.
	syl	talk at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak to (a person) in a way that indicates a response is not really wanted.
	exam	1	I wish he'd talk to me rather than at me.
talkative	0.
	syl	talk:a+tive
	pron	<1tc:k*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to talking a great deal.
talkatively	sub
	head	talkative
	syl	talk:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
talkativeness	sub
	head	talkative
	syl	talk:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
talk back	1.
	syl	talk back
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to answer boldly or impudently.
talkback	infl
	head	talk back
	syl	talk+back.
	pos	n.
talk back	2.
	syl	talk back
	pos	n.
	qual	Television, radio.
	def	a system of telephone links enabling spoken directions to be given during the production of a programme.
talk down	1.
	syl	talk down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to behave (towards) in a superior or haughty manner.
talk down	2.
	syl	talk down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to override (a person or argument) by continuous or loud talking.
talk down	3.
	syl	talk down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give instructions to (an aircraft) by radio to enable it to land.
talkie	0.
	syl	talk:ie
	pron	<1tc:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	an early film with a soundtrack. Full name: {talking picture}.
talking book	0.
	syl	talk+ing book
	pos	n.
	def	a tape recording or gramophone record of a book, designed to be used by the blind.
talking-to	0.
	syl	talk:ing-to
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a session of criticism, as of the work or attitude of a subordinate by a person in authority.
talk into	0.
	syl	talk in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persuade to by talking.
	exam	1	I talked him into buying the house.
talk out	1.
	syl	talk out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to resolve or eliminate by talking.
	exam	1	they talked out their differences.
talk out	2.
	syl	talk out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to block (a bill, etc.) in a legislative body by lengthy discussion.
talk out of	3.
	head	talk out
	syl	talk out of.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dissuade from by talking.
	exam	1	she was talked out of marriage.
talk round	1.
	syl	talk round
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {talk over}. to persuade to one's opinion.
	exam	1	I talked him round to buying a car.
talk round	2.
	syl	talk round
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discuss the arguments relating to (a subject), esp. without coming to a conclusion.
	exam	1	to talk round the problem of the human condition.
talk round	3.
	syl	talk round
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to discuss (a subject) vaguely without considering basic facts.
	exam	1	they talked round the idea of moving house quite forgetting they hadn't enough money.
talk show	0.
	syl	talk show
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {chat show}.
talkier	infl
	head	talky
	syl	talk+i:er
	pos	adj.
talkiest	infl
	head	talky
	syl	talk+i:est.
	pos	adj.
talky	0.
	syl	talk:y
	pron	<1tc:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	containing too much dialogue or inconsequential talk.
	exam	1	a talky novel.
tall	ety	C14 (in the sense: big, comely, valiant); related to Old English get@al prompt, Old High German gizal quick, Gothic untals foolish
tall	1.
	syl	tall
	pron	<tc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of more than average height.
tall	2.a.
	syl	tall
	pron	<tc:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having a specified height.
	exam	1	a woman five feet tall.
tall	2.b.
	syl	tall
	pron	<tc:l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a twenty-foot-tall partition.
tall	3.
	syl	tall
	pron	<tc:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	exaggerated or incredible.
	exam	1	a tall story.
tall	4.
	syl	tall
	pron	<tc:l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	difficult to accomplish.
	exam	1	a tall order.
tall	5.
	syl	tall
	pron	<tc:l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {excellent}.
tallness	sub
	head	tall
	syl	tall+ness
	pos	n.
tallage	ety	C13: from Old French taillage, from taillier to cut; see #7tailor 
tallage	1.a.
	syl	tal+lage
	pron	<1t@liJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a tax levied by the Norman and early Angevin kings on their Crown lands and royal towns.
tallage	1.b.
	syl	tal+lage
	pron	<1t@liJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a toll levied by a lord upon his tenants or by a feudal lord upon his vassals.
tallage	2.
	syl	tal+lage
	pron	<1t@liJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	English history.
	def	to levy a tax; impose a tax (upon).
Tallahassee	0.
	syl	Tal+la+has+see
	pron	<2t@l*1h@si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Florida, capital of the state: two universities. Pop.: 71897 (1970).
tallboy	0.
	syl	tall+boy
	pron	<1tc:l2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a high chest of drawers made in two sections and placed one on top of the other; chest-on-chest.
Charles Maurice	infl
	head	Talleyrand-P'erigord
	syl	Charles Mau:rice
	pron	<Sarl> <mc1ris>
	pos	n.
Talleyrand-P'erigord	0.
	syl	Tal+ley:rand-P*'e:ri:gord
	pron	<1t@li2r@nd> <1perigc:>, French <taler?~a> <pAri1gc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1754-1838, French statesman; foreign minister (1797-1807; 1814-15). He secretly negotiated with the Allies against Napoleon I from 1808 and was France's representative at the Congress of Vienna (1815).
Tallin	alt
	head	Tallinn
	or	Tallinn
	syl	Tal+lin
	pron	<1t@lin>
	pos	n.
Tallinn	0.
	or	Tallin
	syl	Tal+linn
	pron	<1t@lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the NW Soviet Union, capital of the Estonian SSR, on the Gulf of Finland: founded by the Danes in 1219; naval base. Pop.: 299000 (1975 est.). German name: {Reval}.
Thomas	infl
	head	Tallis
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Tallis	0.
	syl	Tal:lis
	pron	<1t@lis>
	pos	n.
	def	??1505-85, English composer and organist; noted for his arrangements of the liturgical music of the Church of England.
tallith	ety	C17: from Hebrew tall*_it 
tallaisim	infl
	head	tallith
	syl	tal+lai+sim
	pron	<-1lAsim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tallithes	infl
	head	tallith
	or	tallitoth
	syl	tal+lith:es
	pron	Hebrew <-lE1tct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tallitoth	infl
	head	tallith
	or	tallithes
	syl	tal+li+toth
	pron	Hebrew <-lE1tct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tallith	1.
	syl	tal+lith
	pron	<1t@liT>, Hebrew <ta1lEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white shawl with fringed corners worn over the head and shoulders by Jewish males during religious services.
tallith	2.
	syl	tal+lith
	pron	<1t@liT>, Hebrew <ta1lEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a smaller form of this worn under the outer garment during waking hours by some Jewish males.
tall oil	ety	C20: partial translation of German Tall*"ol, from Swedish tallolja, from tall pine+ olja #7oil 
tall oil	0.
	syl	tall oil
	pos	n.
	def	any of various oily liquid mixtures obtained by acidifying the liquor resulting from the treatment of wood pulp with sodium hydroxide: it contains chiefly rosin acids and fatty acids and is used in making soaps and lubricants.
tallow	ety	Old English t@alg, a dye; related to Middle Low German talch tallow, Dutch talk, Icelandic t*'olg 
tallow	1.
	syl	tal+low
	pron	<1t@l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a fatty substance consisting of a mixture of glycerides, including stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids and extracted chiefly from the suet of sheep and cattle: used for making soap, candles, food, etc.
tallow	2.
	syl	tal+low
	pron	<1t@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or smear with tallow.
tallowy	sub
	head	tallow
	syl	tal+low:y
	pos	adj.
tallow wood	0.
	syl	tal+low wood
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tall eucalyptus tree, of coastal regions, having soft fibrous bark and conical fruits and yielding a greasy timber.
tall poppy	0.
	syl	tall pop+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person who has a high salary or is otherwise prominent.
tally	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin t*_alea, from Latin: cutting; related to Latin t*_alus heel
tallies	infl
	head	tally
	syl	tal+lies
	pos	vb.
tallying	infl
	head	tally
	syl	tal+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
tallied	infl
	head	tally
	syl	tal+lied.
	pos	vb.
tally	1.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to correspond one with the other.
	exam	1	the two stories don't tally.
tally	2.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply with an identifying tag.
tally	3.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to keep score.
tally	4.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to record or mark.
tallies	infl
	head	tally
	syl	tal+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tally	5.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	n.
	def	any record of debit, credit, the score in a game, etc.
tally	6.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a ticket, label, or mark, used as a means of identification, classification, etc.
tally	7.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a counterpart or duplicate of something, such as the counterfoil of a cheque.
tally	8.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a stick used (esp. formerly) as a record of the amount of a debt according to the notches cut in it.
tally	9.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a notch or mark cut in or made on such a stick.
tally	10.
	syl	tal+ly
	pron	<1t@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or number of marks used to represent a certain number in counting.
tallier	sub
	head	tally
	syl	tal+li+er
	pos	n.
tally-ho	ety	C18: perhaps from French ta*"iaut cry used in hunting
tally-ho	1.
	syl	tal:ly-ho
	pron	<2t@li1h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	the cry of a participant at a hunt to encourage the hounds when the quarry is sighted.
tally-hos	infl
	head	tally-ho
	syl	tal:ly-hos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tally-ho	2.
	syl	tal:ly-ho
	pron	<2t@li1h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of crying tally-ho.
tally-ho	3.
	syl	tal:ly-ho
	pron	<2t@li1h*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {{four-in-hand} (sense 1)}.
tally-hos	infl
	head	tally-ho
	syl	tal:ly-hos
	pos	vb.
tally-hoing	infl
	head	tally-ho
	syl	tal:ly-ho:ing
	pos	vb.
tally-hoed	infl
	head	tally-ho
	or	tally-ho'd
	syl	tal:ly-hoed
	pos	vb.
tally-ho'd	infl
	head	tally-ho
	or	tally-hoed
	syl	tal:ly-ho'd.
	pos	vb.
tally-ho	4.
	syl	tal:ly-ho
	pron	<2t@li1h*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make the cry of tally-ho.
tallymen	infl
	head	tallyman
	syl	tal:ly+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tallyman	1.
	syl	tal:ly+man
	pron	<1t@lim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a scorekeeper or record?!er.
tallyman	2.
	syl	tal:ly+man
	pron	<1t@lim*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a travelling salesman for a firm specializing in hire-purchase.
tallywoman	sub
	head	tallyman
	syl	tal:ly+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Talmud	ety	C16: from Hebrew talm*_udh, literally: instruction, from l*_amadh to learn
Talmud	1.
	syl	Tal+mud
	pron	<1t@lmud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the main authoritative compilation of ancient Jewish law and tradition comprising the Mishnah and the Gemara.
Talmud	2.
	syl	Tal+mud
	pron	<1t@lmud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	either of two recensions of this compilation, the Palestinian Talmud of about 375 #7a.d., or the longer and more important Babylonian Talmud of about 500 #7a.d.
Talmudic	sub
	head	Talmud
	or	Talmudical
	syl	Tal+1mud+ic
	pos	adj.
Talmudical	sub
	head	Talmud
	or	Talmudic
	syl	Tal+1mud:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Talmudism	sub
	head	Talmud
	syl	Tal+mud+ism
	pos	n.
Talmudist	1.
	syl	Tal+mud+ist
	pron	<1t@lmudist>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the writers of or contributors to the Talmud.
Talmudist	2.
	syl	Tal+mud+ist
	pron	<1t@lmudist>
	pos	n.
	def	a scholar specializing in the study of the Talmud.
Talmudist	3.
	syl	Tal+mud+ist
	pron	<1t@lmudist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who accepts the authority of the Talmud or adheres to its teachings.
talon	ety	C14: from Old French: heel, from Latin t*_alus heel
talon	1.
	syl	tal+on
	pron	<1t@l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharply hooked claw, esp. of a bird of prey.
talon	2.
	syl	tal+on
	pron	<1t@l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a bird's claw.
talon	3.
	syl	tal+on
	pron	<1t@l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a lock that the key presses on when it is turned.
talon	4.
	syl	tal+on
	pron	<1t@l*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Piquet, etc.
	def	the pile of cards left after the deal.
talon	5.
	syl	tal+on
	pron	<1t@l*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {ogee}.
taloned	sub
	head	talon
	syl	ta+loned
	pos	adj.
Talos	0.
	syl	Ta:los
	pron	<1tAlos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the nephew and apprentice of Daedalus, who surpassed his uncle as an inventor and was killed by him out of jealousy.
taluk	ety	C18: from Urdu ta' alluk estate, ultimately from Arabic
taluka	infl
	head	taluk
	or	talooka
	syl	ta+lu+ka
	pron	<ta:1lu:k*>
	pos	n.
talooka	infl
	head	taluk
	or	taluka
	syl	ta+loo+ka
	pron	<ta:1lu:k*>
	pos	n.
taluk	1.
	syl	ta+luk
	pron	<1ta:luk>, <ta:1luk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a subdivision of a district; a group of several villages organized for revenue purposes.
taluk	2.
	syl	ta+luk
	pron	<1ta:luk>, <ta:1luk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a hereditary estate.
talus	ety	C18: from Latin: ankle
tali	infl
	head	talus
	syl	ta+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
talus	H1.0.
	syl	ta+lus
	pron	<1tAl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the bone of the ankle that articulates with the leg bones to form the ankle joint. Nontechnical name: {anklebone}.
talus	ety	C17: from French, from Latin tal*_utium slope, perhaps of Iberian origin
taluses	infl
	head	talus
	syl	ta+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
talus	H2.1.
	syl	ta+lus
	pron	<1tAl*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another name for {scree}.
talus	H2.2.
	syl	ta+lus
	pron	<1tAl*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	the sloping side of a wall.
talweg	0.
	syl	tal+weg
	pron	<1ta:lveg>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {thalweg}.
tam	0.
	syl	tam
	pron	<t@m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tam-o'-shanter}.
TAM	0.
	syl	TAM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	television audience measurement.
tamale	ety	C19: erroneously for tamal, from Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl tamalli 
tamale	0.
	syl	ta+ma+le
	pron	<t*1ma:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mexican dish made of minced meat mixed with crushed maize and seasonings, wrapped in maize husks and steamed.
tamandua	ety	C17: via Portuguese from Tupi: ant-trapper, from taixi ant+ mond*^e to catch
tamandu	alt
	head	tamandua
	or	tamandua
	syl	ta+man+du
	pron	<1t@m*n2du:>
	pos	n.
tamandua	0.
	or	tamandu
	syl	ta+man+du:a
	pron	<2t@m*n1du*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small toothless arboreal edentate mammal, of Central and South America, having a prehensile tail and tubular mouth specialized for feeding on termites: family Also called: {lesser anteater}.
tamarack	ety	C19: from Algonquian
tamarack	1.
	syl	tam:a+rack
	pron	<1t@m*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American larches, esp. which has reddish-brown bark, bluish-green needle-like leaves, and shiny oval cones.
tamarack	2.
	syl	tam:a+rack
	pron	<1t@m*2r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
tamarau	ety	from Tagalog tamar*'aw 
tamarao	alt
	head	tamarau
	or	tamarau
	syl	ta+ma+rao
	pron	<1t@m*2rau>
	pos	n.
tamarau	0.
	or	tamarao
	syl	ta+ma+rau
	pron	<1t@m*2rau>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rare member of the cattle tribe, of lowland areas of Mindora in the Philippines. Compare {anoa}.
tamarin	ety	C18: via French from Galibi
tamarin	0.
	syl	tam:a+rin
	pron	<1t@m*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small monkeys of the genera (or and of South and Central American forests; similar to the marmosets: family
tamarind	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin tamarindus, ultimately from Arabic tamr hind*_i Indian date, from tamr date+ hind*_i Indian, from Hind India
tamarindo	alt
	head	tamarind
	or	tamarind
	syl	tam:a+rin+do
	pron	<2t@m*1rind*u>
	pos	n.
tamarinds	infl
	head	tamarind
	or	tamarindos
	syl	tam:a+rinds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tamarindos	infl
	head	tamarind
	or	tamarinds
	syl	tam:a+rin+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tamarind	1.
	or	tamarindo
	syl	tam:a+rind
	pron	<1t@m*rind>
	pos	n.
	def	a caesalpiniaceous tropical evergreen tree, having pale yellow red-streaked flowers and brown pulpy pods, each surrounded by a brittle shell.
tamarind	2.
	or	tamarindo
	syl	tam:a+rind
	pron	<1t@m*rind>
	pos	n.
	def	the acid fruit of this tree, used as a food and to make beverages and medicines.
tamarind	3.
	or	tamarindo
	syl	tam:a+rind
	pron	<1t@m*rind>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree.
tamarisk	ety	C15: from Late Latin tamariscus, from Latin tamarix 
tamarisk	0.
	syl	tam:a+risk
	pron	<1t@m*risk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ornamental trees and shrubs of the genus of the Mediterranean region and S and SE Asia, having scalelike leaves, slender branches, and feathery clusters of pink or whitish flowers: family
tamasha	ety	C17: via Urdu from Arabic: a stroll, saunter
tamasha	0.
	syl	ta+ma+sha
	pron	<t*1ma:S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a show; entertainment.
Tamatave	0.
	syl	Ta+ma+tave
	pron	French <tama1ta:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Madagascar, on the Indian Ocean: the country's chief commercial centre. Pop.: 50500 (1970 est.).
Tamaulipas	0.
	syl	Ta+mau+li+pas
	pron	Spanish <2tamau1lipas>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico. Capital: Ciudad Victoria. Pop.: 1456858 (1970). Area: 79829 sq. km (30822 sq. miles).
tambac	0.
	syl	tam+bac
	pron	<1t@mb@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tombac}.
Tambora	0.
	syl	Tam+bo+ra
	pron	<1t@mb*2ra:>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in Indonesia, on N Sumbawa: violent eruption of 1815 reduced its height from about 4000 m (13000 ft.) to 2850 m (9400 ft.).
tambour	ety	C15: from French, from tabour #7tabor 
tambour	1.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	the sloping buttress on one side of the receiver's end of the court.
tambour	2.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small round embroidery frame, consisting of two concentric hoops over which the fabric is stretched while being worked.
tambour	3.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	n.
	def	embroidered work done on such a frame.
tambour	4.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sliding door on desks, cabinets, etc., made of thin strips of wood glued side by side onto a canvas backing.
tambour	5.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a wall that is circular in plan, esp. one that supports a dome or one that is surround?!ed by a colonnade.
tambour	6.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drum.
tambour	7.
	syl	tam+bour
	pron	<1t@mbu*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to embroider (fabric, a design) on a tambour.
tamboura	ety	from Persian tanb*_ur, from Arabic tunb*_ur 
tamboura	0.
	syl	tam+bour:a
	pron	<t@m1bu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument with a long neck, four strings, and no frets, used in Indian music to provide a drone.
tambourin	ety	C18: from French: a little drum, from #7tambour 
tambourin	1.
	syl	tam+bou+rin
	pron	<1t@mburin>
	pos	n.
	def	an 18th-century Proven*,cal folk dance.
tambourin	2.
	syl	tam+bou+rin
	pron	<1t@mburin>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
tambourin	3.
	syl	tam+bou+rin
	pron	<1t@mburin>
	pos	n.
	def	a small drum.
tambourine	ety	C16: from Middle Flemish tamborijn a little drum, from Old French: #7tambourin 
tambourine	0.
	syl	tam+bou+rine
	pron	<2t@mb*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a percussion instrument consisting of a single drumhead of skin stretched over a circular wooden frame hung with pairs of metal discs that jingle when it is struck or shaken.
tambourinist	sub
	head	tambourine
	syl	tam+bou+1rin+ist
	pos	n.
Tambov	0.
	syl	Tam+bov
	pron	Russian <tam1bcf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W central Soviet Union: founded in 1636 as a Muscovite fort. Pop.: 257000 (1975 est.).
Tamburlaine	0.
	syl	Tam:bur:laine
	pron	<1t@mb*2lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Tamerlane}.
tame	ety	Old English tam; related to Old Norse tamr, Old High German zam  &- #!tam+a@.ble or #!tame+a@.ble adj. &- @!tam+a@.#!bil+i@.ty, @!tame+a@.#!bil+i@.ty or #!tam+a@.ble+ness, #!tame+a@.ble+ness n.
tame	1.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	changed by man from a naturally wild state into a tractable, domesticated, or cultivated condition.
tame	2.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	not fearful of human contact.
tame	3.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in spirit or initiative; meek or submissive.
	exam	1	a tame personality.
tame	4.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	flat, insipid, or uninspiring.
	exam	1	a tame ending to a book.
tame	5.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	adj.
	def	slow-moving.
	exam	1	a tame current.
tame	6.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make tame; domesticate.
tame	7.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break the spirit of, subdue, or curb.
tame	8.
	syl	tame
	pron	<tAm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tone down, soften, or mitigate.
tameless	sub
	head	tame
	syl	tame+less
	pos	adj.
tamely	sub
	head	tame
	syl	tame+ly
	pos	adv.
tameness	sub
	head	tame
	syl	tame+ness
	pos	n.
tamer	sub
	head	tame
	syl	tam+er
	pos	n.
Tamburlaine	alt
	head	Tamerlane
	or	Tamerlane
	syl	Tam:bur:laine
	pos	n.
Tamerlane	0.
	or	Tamburlaine
	syl	Tam:er:lane
	pron	<1t@m*2lAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Turkic name (ti$:#!mu$$). ??1336-1405, Mongol conqueror of the area from Mongolia to the Mediterranean; ruler of Samarkand (1369-1405). He defeated the Turks at Angora (1402) and died while invading China.
Tamils	infl
	head	Tamil
	or	Tamil
	syl	Tam+ils
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tamil	infl
	or	Tamils
	syl	Tam+il.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tamil	1.
	syl	Tam+il
	pron	<1t@mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a mixed Dravidian and Caucasoid people of S India and Sri Lanka.
Tamil	2.
	syl	Tam+il
	pron	<1t@mil>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people: the state language of Madras, also spoken in Sri Lanka and elsewhere, belonging to the Dravidian family of languages.
Tamil	3.
	syl	Tam+il
	pron	<1t@mil>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Tamil Nadu	0.
	syl	Ta+mil Na:du
	pron	<1t@mil> <na:1du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE India, on the Coromandel Coast: reorganized in 1956 and 1960 and made smaller; consists of a coastal plain backed by hills, including the Nilgiri Hills in the west. Capital: Madras. Pop.: 41199168 (1971). Area: 130357 sq. km (50839 sq. miles). Former name (until 1968): {Madras}.
tamises	infl
	head	tamis
	syl	tam+ises
	pron	<-iz>, <-isiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tamis	0.
	syl	tam+is
	pron	<1t@mi>, <-is>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {tammy%3}.
Tammany Hall	0.
	syl	Tam+ma+ny Hall
	pron	<1t@m*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics.
	def	the central organization of the Democratic Party in New York county. Originally founded as a benevolent society ({Tammany Society}) in 1789, Tammany Hall was notorious for the corruption in city and state politics that it fostered in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Also called: {Tammany}. &- {#!Tam+ma+ny+ism} &- {#!Tam+ma+ny+ite}
Tammerfors	0.
	syl	Tam+mer+fors
	pron	<2tam*r1fcrs>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish name for {Tampere}.
Tammuz	ety	from Hebrew, of Babylonian origin
Thammuz	alt
	head	Tammuz
	or	Tammuz
	syl	Tham+muz
	pron	<1t@mu:z>, <-uz>
	pos	n.
Tammuz	0.
	or	Thammuz
	syl	Tam+muz
	pron	<1t@mu:z>, <-uz>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth month of the civil year and fourth of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling in June and July.
tammy	ety	C17: of unknown origin
tammies	infl
	head	tammy
	syl	tam+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tammy	H1.0.
	syl	tam+my
	pron	<1t@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a glazed woollen or mixed fabric, used for linings, undergarments, etc.
tammies	infl
	head	tammy
	syl	tam+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tammy	H2.0.
	syl	tam+my
	pron	<1t@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {tam-o'-shanter}.
tammy	ety	C18: changed (through influence of #7tammy %1) from French tamis, perhaps of Celtic origin; compare Breton tamouez strainer
tammies	infl
	head	tammy
	syl	tam+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tammy	H3.1.
	syl	tam+my
	pron	<1t@mi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tammy cloth, tamis}. a rough-textured woollen cloth used for straining sauces, soups, etc. {~} {+mies, +my+ing, +mied}.
tammy	H3.2.
	syl	tam+my
	pron	<1t@mi>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strain (sauce, soup, etc.) through a tammy.
tam-o'-shanter	ety	C19: named after the hero of Burns's poem Tam O'Shanter (1790)
tam-o'-shanter	0.
	syl	tam-o'-shan:ter
	pron	<2t@m*1S@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish brimless wool cap with a bobble in the centre, usually worn pulled down at one side. Also called: {tam, tammy}.
tamp	ety	C17: probably a back formation from tampin (obsolete variant of #7tampion) #7, which was taken as being a present participle tamping 
tamp	H1.1.
	syl	tamp
	pron	<t@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force or pack down firmly by repeated blows.
tamp	H1.2.
	syl	tamp
	pron	<t@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pack sand, earth, etc. into (a drill hole) over an explosive.
tamp	ety	probably special use of #7tamp %1
tamp	H2.1.
	syl	tamp
	pron	<t@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	to bounce (a ball). {$D.@T} usually @T foll. @T by@T @T to@T pour@T with@T rain.
Tampa	0.
	syl	Tam+pa
	pron	<1t@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in W Florida, on {Tampa Bay} (an arm of the Gulf of Mexico): two universities. Pop.: 275643 (1973 est.).
tamper	ety	C16: alteration of #7temper (vb.)
tamper	H1.1.
	syl	tam+per
	pron	<1t@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to interfere or meddle.
tamper	H1.2.
	syl	tam+per
	pron	<1t@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to use corrupt practices such as bribery or blackmail.
tamper	H1.3.
	syl	tam+per
	pron	<1t@mp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to attempt to influence or corrupt, esp. by bribery.
	exam	1	to tamper with the jury.
tamperer	sub
	head	tamper
	syl	tam+per+er
	pos	n.
tamper	H2.1.
	syl	tam+per
	pron	<1t@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tamps, esp. an instrument for packing down tobacco in a pipe.
tamper	H2.2.
	syl	tam+per
	pron	<1t@mp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a casing around the core of a nuclear weapon to increase its efficiency by reflecting neutrons and delaying the expansion.
Tampere	0.
	syl	Tam+pe+re
	pron	Finnish <1tampere>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Finland: the second largest town in Finland; textile manufacturing. Pop.: 164292 (1973 est.). Swedish name: {Tammerfors}.
Tampico	0.
	syl	Tam+pi+co
	pron	Spanish <tam1piko>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in E Mexico, in Tamaulipas on the P*'anuco River: oil refining. Pop.: 222188 (1975 est.).
tamping	ety	see #7tamp %1
tamping mad	alt
	head	tamping
	or	tamping
	syl	tamp+ing mad
	pron	<1t@mpiG>
	pos	adj.
tamping	0.
	or	tamping mad
	syl	tamp+ing
	pron	<1t@mpiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	usage	postpositive
	def	very angry.
tampion	ety	C15: from French: #7tampon 
tompion	alt
	head	tampion
	or	tampion
	syl	tom+pi+on
	pos	n.
tampion	0.
	or	tompion
	syl	tam+pi+on
	pron	<1t@mpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a plug placed in a gun's muzzle when the gun is not in use to keep out moisture and dust.
tampon	ety	C19: via French from Old French tapon a little plug, from tape a plug, of Germanic origin &- #!tam+pon+age n.
tampon	1.
	syl	tam+pon
	pron	<1t@mpon>
	pos	n.
	def	a plug of lint, cotton wool, cotton, etc., inserted into an open wound or body cavity to stop the flow of blood, absorb secretions, etc.
tampon	2.
	syl	tam+pon
	pron	<1t@mpon>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plug (a wound, etc.) with a tampon.
tam-tam	ety	from Hindi
tam-tam	0.
	syl	tam-tam
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{gong} (sense 1)}.
Tamworth	1.
	syl	Tam+worth
	pron	<1t@mw*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in W central England, in SE Staffordshire. Pop.: 40245 (1971).
Tamworth	2.
	syl	Tam+worth
	pron	<1t@mw*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in E central New South Wales: industrial centre of an agricultural region. Pop.: 25360 (1975 est.).
tan	ety	Old English tannian (unattested as infinitive, attested as getanned, past participle), from Medieval Latin tann*_are, from tannum tanbark, perhaps of Celtic origin; compare Irish tana thin
tan	H1.1.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the brown colour produced by the skin after intensive exposure to ultraviolet rays, esp. those of the sun.
tan	H1.2.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light or moderate yellowish-brown colour.
tan	H1.3.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tanbark}.
tans	infl
	head	tan
	syl	tans
	pos	vb.
tanning	infl
	head	tan
	syl	tan+ning
	pos	vb.
tanned	infl
	head	tan
	syl	tanned.
	pos	vb.
tan	H1.4.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go brown or cause to go brown after exposure to ultraviolet rays.
	exam	1	she tans easily.
tan	H1.5.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (a skin or hide) into leather by treating it with a tanning agent, such as vegetable tannins, chromium salts, fish oils, or formaldehyde.
tan	H1.6.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to beat or flog.
tanner	infl
	head	tan
	syl	tan+ner
	pos	adj.
tannest	infl
	head	tan
	syl	tan+nest.
	pos	adj.
tan	H1.7.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour tan.
	exam	1	tan gloves.
tan	H1.8.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in or relating to tanning.
tannable	sub
	head	tan
	syl	tan+na:ble
	pos	adj.
tannish	sub
	head	tan
	syl	tan+nish
	pos	adj.
tan	H2.0.
	syl	tan
	pron	<t@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	tangent (sense 2).
tana	ety	C19: from Malay t*_upai tana ground-squirrel
tana	1.
	syl	ta:na
	pron	<1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small Madagascan lemur,
tana	2.
	syl	ta:na
	pron	<1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large tree shrew, of Sumatra and Borneo.
Lake	1.
	head	Tana
	syl	Lake.
	def	Also called: (Lake) {Tsana}. a lake in NW Ethiopia, on a plateau 1800 m (6000 ft.) high: the largest lake of Ethiopia; source of the Blue Nile. Area: 3673 sq. km (1418 sq. miles).
Tana	2.
	syl	Ta:na
	pron	<1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Kenya, rising in the Aberdare Range and flowing in a wide curve east to the Indian Ocean: the longest river in Kenya. Length: 708 km (440 miles).
Tana	3.
	syl	Ta:na
	pron	<1ta:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE Norway, flowing generally northeast as part of the border between Norway and Finland to the Arctic Ocean by Tana Fjord. Length: about 320 km (200 miles). Finnish name: {Teno}.
Tanach	ety	from Hebrew, acronym formed from tor*_ah (the Pentateuch), nebi'im (the prophets), and ket*_ubim (the Hagiographa)
Tanach	0.
	syl	Ta+nach
	pron	Hebrew. <ta1nax>
	pos	n.
	def	the Old Testament as used by Jews, divided into the Pentateuch (Torah), the Prophets, and the Hagiographa.
tanager	ety	C19: from New Latin tanagra, based on Tupi tangara 
tanager	0.
	syl	tan:a+ger
	pron	<1t@n*J*>
	pos	n.
	def	any American songbird of the family having a short thick bill and a brilliantly coloured male plumage.
Tanagra	0.
	syl	Tan:a+gra
	pron	<1t@n*gr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in ancient Boeotia, famous for terra-cotta figurines of the same name, first discovered in its necropolis.
Tanana	0.
	syl	Tan:a+na
	pron	<1t@n*na:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Alaska, rising in the Wrangell Mountains and flowing northwest to the Yukon River. Length: about 765 km (475 miles).
Antanarivo	alt
	head	Tananarive
	or	Tananarive
	syl	An+tan:a+ri+vo
	pos	n.
Tananarive	0.
	or	Antanarivo
	syl	Ta+na+na+rive
	pron	French <tanana1rEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Madagascar, on the central plateau: founded in the 17th century by a Hova chief; university (1961). Pop.: 347466 (1971 est.).
tanbark	0.
	syl	tan+bark
	pron	<1t@n2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the bark of certain trees, esp. the oak and hemlock, used as a source of tannin. Often shortened to {tan}.
Tancred	0.
	syl	Tan:cred
	pron	<1t@Gkrid>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1112, Norman hero of the First Crusade, who played a prominent part in the capture of Jerusalem (1099).
tandem	ety	C18: whimsical use of Latin tandem at length, to indicate a vehicle of elongated appearance
tandem	1.
	syl	tan+dem
	pron	<1t@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a bicycle with two sets of pedals and two saddles, arranged one behind the other for two riders.
tandem	2.
	syl	tan+dem
	pron	<1t@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-wheeled carriage drawn by two horses harnessed one behind the other.
tandem	3.
	syl	tan+dem
	pron	<1t@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a team of two horses so harnessed.
tandem	4.
	syl	tan+dem
	pron	<1t@nd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any arrangement of two things in which one is placed behind the other.
tandem	5.
	syl	tan+dem
	pron	<1t@nd*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	def	used as, used in, or routed through an intermediate automatic telephone exchange.
	exam	1	a tandem exchange.
tandem	6.
	syl	tan+dem
	pron	<1t@nd*m>
	pos	adv.
	def	one behind the other.
	exam	1	to ride tandem.
Tanjungpriok	alt
	head	Tandjungpriok
	or	Tandjungpriok
	syl	Tan+jung+pri+ok
	pron	<2t@nJuG1priok>
	pos	n.
Tandjungpriok	0.
	or	Tanjungpriok
	syl	Tan+djung+pri+ok
	pron	<2t@nJuG1priok>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Indonesia, on the NW coast of Java adjoining the capital, Djakarta: a major shipping and distributing centre for the whole archipelago.
Tandoori	ety	from Urdu, from tandoor an oven
Tandoori	0.
	syl	Tan+door:i
	pron	<2t@n1du*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an Indian method of cooking meat or vegetables on a spit in a clay oven.
tang	ety	C14: from Old Norse tangi point; related to Danish tange point, spit
tang	1.
	syl	tang
	pron	<t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong taste or flavour.
	exam	1	the tang of the sea.
tang	2.
	syl	tang
	pron	<t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a pungent or characteristic smell.
	exam	1	the tang of peat fires.
tang	3.
	syl	tang
	pron	<t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace, touch, or hint of something.
	exam	1	a tang of cloves in the apple pie.
tang	4.
	syl	tang
	pron	<t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the pointed end of a tool, such as a chisel, file, knife, etc., which is fitted into a handle, shaft, or stock.
Tang	0.
	syl	Tang
	pron	<t@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperial dynasty of China from 618-907 #7a.d.
Tanga	0.
	syl	Tan+ga
	pron	<1t@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Tanzania, on the Indian Ocean: Tanzania's second port. Pop.: 61058 (1967).
Tanganyika	1.
	syl	Tan+gan+yi+ka
	pron	<2t@Gg*1njEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state in E Africa: became part of German East Africa in 1884; ceded to Britain as a League of Nations mandate in 1919 and as a UN trust territory in 1946; gained independence in 1961 and united with Zanzibar in 1964 as the United Republic of Tanzania.
Lake	2.
	head	Tanganyika
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in central Africa between Tanzania and Za*"ire, bordering also on Burundi and Zambia, in the Great Rift Valley: the longest freshwater lake in the world. Area: 32893 sq. km (12700 sq. miles). Length: 676 km (420 miles).
Tanganyikan	sub
	head	Tanganyika
	syl	Tan+gan+1yi+kan
	pos	adj. n.
tangelo	ety	C20: from #7tang (#7erine) #7+ (#7pom) #7elo 
tangelos	infl
	head	tangelo
	syl	tan+ge+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tangelo	1.
	syl	tan+ge+lo
	pron	<1t@nJ*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hybrid produced by crossing a tangerine tree with a grapefruit tree.
tangelo	2.
	syl	tan+ge+lo
	pron	<1t@nJ*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this hybrid, having orange acid-tasting flesh.
tangent	ety	C16: from Latin phrase l*_inea tang*_ens the touching line, from tangere to touch
tangent	1.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric line, curve, plane, or curved surface that touches another curve or surface at one point but does not intersect it.
tangent	2.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	of an angle
	def	a trigonometric function that in a right-angled triangle is the ratio of the length of the opposite side to that of the adjacent side; the ratio of sine to cosine. Abbrev.: {tan}.
tangent	3.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the straight part on a survey line between curves.
tangent	4.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a part of the action of a clavichord consisting of a small piece of metal that strikes the string and curtails its vibrations almost immediately.
on	5.
	head	tangent
	or	at a tangent
	syl	on
	def	on a completely different or divergent course, esp. of thought.
	exam	1	to go off at a tangent.
tangent	6.a.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving a tangent.
tangent	6.b.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	touching at a single point.
tangent	7.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	touching.
tangent	8.
	syl	tan+gent
	pron	<1t@nJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	almost irrelevant.
tangency	sub
	head	tangent
	syl	tan+gen+cy
	pos	n.
tangent galvanometer	0.
	syl	tan+gent gal+va+nom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a type of galvanometer having a vertical coil of wire with a horizontal magnetic needle at its centre. The current to be measured is passed through the coil and produces a proportional magnetic field which deflects the needle.
tangential	1.
	syl	tan+gen+tial
	pron	<t@n1JenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, being, relating to, or in the direction of a tangent.
tangential	2.
	syl	tan+gen+tial
	pron	<t@n1JenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {transverse}. (of velocity) in a direction perpendicular to the line of sight of a celestial object. Compare {{radial} (sense 6)}.
tangential	3.
	syl	tan+gen+tial
	pron	<t@n1JenS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of superficial relevance only; digressive.
tangentiality	sub
	head	tangential
	syl	tan+2gen+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
tangentially	sub
	head	tangential
	or	tangentally
	syl	tan+1gen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
tangentally	sub
	head	tangential
	or	tangentially
	syl	tan+1gen+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
tangerine	ety	C19: from T#7angier 
tangerine	1.
	syl	tan+ge+rine
	pron	<2t@nJ*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian citrus tree, cultivated for its small edible orange-like fruits.
tangerine	2.
	syl	tan+ge+rine
	pron	<2t@nJ*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this tree, having a loose rind and sweet spicy flesh.
tangerine	3.a.
	syl	tan+ge+rine
	pron	<2t@nJ*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-orange colour.
tangerine	3.b.
	syl	tan+ge+rine
	pron	<2t@nJ*1rEn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a tangerine door.
tangible	ety	C16: from Late Latin tangibilis, from Latin tangere to touch
tangible	1.
	syl	tan+gi:ble
	pron	<1t@nJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being touched or felt; having real substance.
	exam	1	a tangible object.
tangible	2.
	syl	tan+gi:ble
	pron	<1t@nJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being clearly grasped by the mind; substantial rather than imaginary.
	exam	1	tangible evidence.
tangible	3.
	syl	tan+gi:ble
	pron	<1t@nJ*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a physical existence; corporeal.
	exam	1	tangible property.
tangible	4.
	syl	tan+gi:ble
	pron	<1t@nJ*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a tangible thing or asset.
tangibility	sub
	head	tangible
	or	tangibleness
	syl	tan+gi:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
tangibleness	sub
	head	tangible
	or	tangibility
	syl	tan+gi:ble+ness
	pos	n.
tangibly	sub
	head	tangible
	syl	tan+gi:bly
	pos	adv.
Tangier	0.
	syl	Tan+gier
	pron	<t@n1Ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Morocco, on the Strait of Gibraltar: a Phoenician trading post in the 15th century #7b.c. ; a neutral international zone (1923-56); made the summer capital of Morocco and a free port in 1962; commercial and financial centre. Pop.: 187994 (1971). &- {@!Tan+ge+#!rine}
tangle	ety	C14 tangilen, variant of tagilen, probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Swedish dialect taggla to entangle
tangle	1.
	syl	tan+gle
	pron	<1t@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused or complicated mass of hairs, lines, fibres, etc., knotted or coiled together.
tangle	2.
	syl	tan+gle
	pron	<1t@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a complicated problem, condition, or situation.
tangle	3.
	syl	tan+gle
	pron	<1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become twisted together in a confused mass.
tangle	4.
	syl	tan+gle
	pron	<1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to come into conflict; contend.
	exam	1	to tangle with the police.
tangle	5.
	syl	tan+gle
	pron	<1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to involve in matters which hinder or confuse.
	exam	1	to tangle someone in a shady deal.
tangle	6.
	syl	tan+gle
	pron	<1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ensnare or trap, as in a net.
tanglement	sub
	head	tangle
	syl	tan+gle+ment
	pos	n.
tangler	sub
	head	tangle
	syl	tan+gler
	pos	n.
tangly	sub
	head	tangle
	syl	tan+gly
	pos	adj.
tangleberries	infl
	head	tangleberry
	syl	tan:gle+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tangleberry	0.
	syl	tan:gle+ber:ry
	pron	<1t@GgLb*ri>, <-2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dangleberry}.
tango	ety	C20: from American Spanish, probably of Niger-Congo origin; compare Ibibio tamgu to dance
tangos	infl
	head	tango
	syl	tan+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tango	1.
	syl	tan+go
	pron	<1t@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a Latin-American dance in duple time, characterized by long gliding steps and sudden pauses.
tango	2.
	syl	tan+go
	pron	<1t@Gg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
tangoes	infl
	head	tango
	syl	tan+goes
	pos	vb.
tangoing	infl
	head	tango
	syl	tan+go+ing
	pos	vb.
tangoed	infl
	head	tango
	syl	tan+goed.
	pos	vb.
tango	3.
	syl	tan+go
	pron	<1t@Gg*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform this dance.
tangoist	sub
	head	tango
	syl	tan+go+ist
	pos	n.
tangram	ety	C19: perhaps from Chinese t'ang Chinese+-#7gram 
tangram	0.
	syl	tan+gram
	pron	<1t@Ggr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese puzzle in which a square, cut into a parallelogram, a square, and five triangles, is formed into figures.
Tangshan	0.
	syl	Tang+shan
	pron	<1t@G1S@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE China, in Hopei province. Pop.: 950000 (1970 est.).
Yves	infl
	head	Tanguy
	syl	Yves
	pron	<Ev>
	pos	n.
Tanguy	0.
	syl	Tan:guy
	pron	French <t?~a1gi>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-55, U.S. surrealist painter, born in France.
tangier	infl
	head	tangy
	syl	tang:i+er
	pos	adj.
tangiest	infl
	head	tangy
	syl	tang:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tangy	0.
	syl	tang:y
	pron	<1t@Gi>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pungent, fresh, or briny flavour or aroma.
	exam	1	a tangy sea breeze.
tanh	ety	C20: from #7tan (#7gent) #7+h (#7yperbolic) 
tanh	0.
	syl	tanh
	pron	<T@n>, <t@nS>
	pos	n.
	def	hyperbolic tangent; a hyperbolic function that is the ratio of sinh to cosh.
Tanis	0.
	syl	Ta+nis
	pron	<1tAnis>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city located in the E part of the Nile delta: abandoned after the 6th century #7b.c. ; at one time the capital of Egypt. Biblical name: {Zoan}.
tanist	ety	C16: from Irish Gaelic t*_anaiste, literally: the second person &- #!tan+ist+ry n.
tanist	0.
	syl	tan+ist
	pron	<1t@nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the heir apparent of a Celtic chieftain chosen by election during the chief's lifetime: usually the worthiest of his kin.
Tanjore	0.
	syl	Tan+jore
	pron	<t@n1Jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Thanjavur}.
Tanjungpriok	0.
	syl	Tan+jung+pri+ok
	pron	<2t@nJuG1priok>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tandjungpriok}.
tank	ety	C17: from Gujarati t*_ankh artificial lake, but influenced also by Portuguese tanque, from estanque pond, from estancar to dam up, from Vulgar Latin stantic*_are (unattested) to block, #7stanch 
tank	1.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large container or reservoir for the storage of liquids or gases.
	exam	1	tanks for storing oil.
tank	2.a.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an armoured combat vehicle moving on tracks and armed with guns, etc.
tank	2.b.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tank commander;
	exam	2	a tank brigade.
tank	3.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. or U.S. dialect.
	def	a reservoir, lake, or pond.
tank	4.a.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a light-tight container inside which a film can be processed in daylight, the solutions and rinsing waters being poured in and out without light entering.
tank	4.b.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	any large dish or container used for processing a number of strips or sheets of film.
tank	5.a.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a jail.
tank	5.b.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a jail cell.
tank	6.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tankful}. the quantity contained in a tank.
tank	7.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a dam formed by excavation. {~}
tank	8.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put or keep in a tank.
tank	9.
	syl	tank
	pron	<t@Gk>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move like a tank, esp. heavily and rapidly. {~} See also {tank up}.
tankless	sub
	head	tank
	syl	tank+less
	pos	adj.
tanklike	sub
	head	tank
	syl	tank+2like
	pos	adj.
tanka	ety	C19: from Japanese, from tan short+ ka verse
tankas	infl
	head	tanka
	or	tanka
	syl	tan+kas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tanka	infl
	or	tankas
	syl	tan+ka.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tanka	0.
	syl	tan+ka
	pron	<1ta:Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese verse form consisting of five lines, the first and third having five syllables, the others seven.
tankage	1.
	syl	tank+age
	pron	<1t@GkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity or contents of a tank or tanks.
tankage	2.
	syl	tank+age
	pron	<1t@GkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of storing in a tank or tanks, or a fee charged for such storage.
tankage	3.a.
	syl	tank+age
	pron	<1t@GkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	fertilizer consisting of the dried and ground residues of animal carcasses.
tankage	3.b.
	syl	tank+age
	pron	<1t@GkiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein supplement feed for livestock.
tankard	ety	C14: related to Middle Dutch tankaert, French tanquart 
tankard	0.a.
	syl	tank+ard
	pron	<1t@Gk*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a large one-handled drinking vessel, commonly made of silver, pewter, or glass, sometimes fitted with a hinged lid.
tankard	0.b.
	syl	tank+ard
	pron	<1t@Gk*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity contained in a tankard.
locomotive	alt
	head	tank engine
	or	tank engine
	syl	lo+co+mo+tive
	pos	n.
tank engine	0.
	or	locomotive
	syl	tank en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a steam locomotive that carries its water supply in tanks mounted around its boiler.
tanker	0.
	syl	tank+er
	pron	<1t@Gk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship, lorry, or aeroplane designed to carry liquid in bulk, such as oil.
tank farming	0.
	syl	tank farm+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hydroponics}.
tank farmer	sub
	head	tank farming
	syl	tank farm+er
	pos	n.
tank top	ety	C20: named after tank suits, one-piece bathing costumes of the 1920s worn in tanks or swimming pools
tank top	0.
	syl	tank top
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeveless upper garment with wide shoulder straps and a low neck, usually worn over a shirt, blouse, or jumper.
tank up	1.
	syl	tank up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to fill the tank of (a vehicle) with petrol.
tank up	2.
	syl	tank up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.; Slang.
	def	to imbibe or cause to imbibe a large quantity of alcoholic drink.
tannage	1.
	syl	tan+nage
	pron	<1t@niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of tanning.
tannage	2.
	syl	tan+nage
	pron	<1t@niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin or hide that has been tanned.
tannate	0.
	syl	tan+nate
	pron	<1t@nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of tannic acid.
Tannenberg	0.
	syl	Tan+nen+berg
	pron	German <1tan*n2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in N Poland, formerly in East Prussia: site of a decisive German victory over the Russians in 1914. Polish name: {St*,ebark}.
tanner	H1.0.
	syl	tan+ner
	pron	<1t@n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tans skins and hides.
tanner	ety	C19: of unknown origin
tanner	H2.0.
	syl	tan+ner
	pron	<1t@n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an informal word for {sixpence}.
tanneries	infl
	head	tannery
	syl	tan+ner:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tannery	0.
	syl	tan+ner:y
	pron	<1t@n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place or building where skins and hides are tanned.
Tannhauser	0.
	syl	Tann:h*"au:ser
	pron	<1t@n2hciz*>
	pos	n.
	def	13th-century German minnesinger, commonly identified with a legendary knight who sought papal absolution after years spent in revelry with Venus. The legend forms the basis of an opera by Wagner.
tannic	0.
	syl	tan+nic
	pron	<1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, containing, or produced from tan, tannin, or tannic acid.
tannin	ety	C19: from French tanin, from #7tan 
tannin	0.
	syl	tan+nin
	pron	<1t@nin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of yellowish or brownish solid compounds found in many plants and used as tanning agents, mordants, medical astringents, etc. Tannins are derivatives of gallic acid with the approximate formula C\7\6H\5\2O\4\6. Also called: {tannic acid}.
tansy	ety	C15: from Old French tanesie, from Medieval Latin athanasia tansy (with reference to its alleged power to prolong life), from Greek: immortality
tansies	infl
	head	tansy
	syl	tan+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tansy	1.
	syl	tan+sy
	pron	<1t@nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous plants of the genus esp. having yellow flowers in flat-topped clusters and formerly used in medicine and for seasoning: family (composites).
tansy	2.
	syl	tan+sy
	pron	<1t@nzi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants.
Tanta	0.
	syl	Tan+ta
	pron	<1t@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Egypt, on the Nile delta: noted for its Muslim festivals. Pop.: 278300 (1974 est.).
tantalate	0.
	syl	tan+ta+late
	pron	<1t@nt*2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various salts of tantalic acid formed when the pentoxide of tantalum dissolves in an alkali.
tantalic	0.
	syl	tan+tal+ic
	pron	<t@n1t@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tantalum, esp. in the pentavalent state.
tantalic acid	0.
	syl	tan+tal+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white gelatinous substance produced by hydrolysis of tantalic halides. It dissolves in strong bases to give tantalates.
tantalite	ety	C19: from #7tantalum+ -#7ite %1
tantalite	0.
	syl	tan+ta+lite
	pron	<1t@nt*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy brownish mineral consisting of a tantalum oxide of iron and manganese in orthorhombic crystalline form: it occurs in coarse granite, often with columbite, and is an ore of tantalum. Formula: (Fe,Mn)(Ta,Nb)\2O\6.
tantalize	ety	C16: from the punishment of T#7antalus 
tantalise	alt
	head	tantalize
	or	tantalize
	syl	tan+ta+lise
	pron	<1t@nt*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tantalize	0.
	or	tantalise
	syl	tan+ta+lize
	pron	<1t@nt*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tease or make frustrated, as by tormenting with the sight of something greatly desired but inaccessible.
tantalization	sub
	head	tantalize
	or	tantalisation
	syl	tan+ta+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
tantalisation	sub
	head	tantalize
	or	tantalization
	syl	tan+ta+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tantalizer	sub
	head	tantalize
	or	tantaliser
	syl	tan+ta+2liz+er
	pos	n.
tantaliser	sub
	head	tantalize
	or	tantalizer
	syl	tan+ta+2lis+er
	pos	n.
tantalizingly	sub
	head	tantalize
	or	tantalisingly
	syl	tan+ta+2liz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tantalisingly	sub
	head	tantalize
	or	tantalizingly
	syl	tan+ta+2lis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tantalous	ety	C19: from #7tantal (#7um) #7+ -#7ous 
tantalous	0.
	syl	tan+ta+lous
	pron	<1t@nt*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tantalum in the trivalent state.
tantalum	ety	C19: named after T#7antalus, with reference to the metal's incapacity to absorb acids
tantalum	0.
	syl	tan+ta+lum
	pron	<1t@nt*l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard greyish-white metallic element that occurs with niobium in tantalite and columbite: used in electrolytic rectifiers and in alloys to increase hardness and chemical resistance, esp. in surgical instruments. Symbol: Ta; atomic no.: 73; atomic wt.: 180.95; valency: 2,3,4, or 5; relative density: 16.65; melting pt.: 2996?%C; boiling pt.: 5425?%C.
tantalus	0.
	syl	tan+ta+lus
	pron	<1t@nt*l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a case in which bottles may be locked with their contents tantalizingly visible.
Tantalus	0.
	syl	Tan:ta:lus
	pron	<1t@nt*l*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a king, the father of Pelops, punished in Hades for his misdeeds by having to stand in water that recedes when he tries to drink it and under fruit that moves away as he reaches for it.
tantamount	ety	C17: basically from Anglo-French tant amunter to amount to as much, from tant so much#7+ amunter to #7amount 
tantamount	0.
	syl	tan+ta+mount
	pron	<1t@nt*2maunt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	as good (as); equivalent in effect (to).
	exam	1	his statement was tantamount to an admission of guilt.
tantara	ety	C16: from Latin taratantara, imitative of the sound of the tuba
tantara	0.
	syl	tan+ta+ra
	pron	<1t@nt*r*>, <t@n1ta:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fanfare or blast, as on a trumpet or horn.
tantivy	ety	C17: perhaps imitative of galloping hoofs
tantivy	1.
	syl	tan+tiv:y
	pron	<t@n1tivi>
	pos	adv.
	def	at full speed; rapidly.
tantivies	infl
	head	tantivy
	syl	tan+tiv:ies.
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
tantivy	2.
	syl	tan+tiv:y
	pron	<t@n1tivi>
	pos	n.
	def	a hunting cry, esp. at full gallop.
tant mieux	0.
	syl	tant mieux
	pron	French. <t?~a 1mj$o>
	def	so much the better.
tanto	ety	C19: from Italian, from Latin tantum so much
tanto	0.
	syl	tan+to
	pron	<1t@nt*u>, Italian <1tanto>
	pos	adv.
	def	too much; excessively.
	exam	1	allegro ma non tanto.
tant pis	0.
	syl	tant pis
	pron	French. <t?~a 1pi>
	def	so much the worse.
Tantra	ety	C18: from Sanskrit: warp, hence underlying principle, from tanoti he weaves
Tantra	0.
	syl	Tan+tra
	pron	<1t@ntr*>, <1t^n->
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism, Buddhism.
	def	the sacred books of Tantrism, written between the 7th and 17th centuries #7a.d., mainly in the form of a dialogue between Siva and his wife.
Tantrism	ety	C18: from Sanskrit tantra, literally: warp, hence, doctrine &- #!Tan+tric adj. &- #!Tan+trist n.
Tantrism	1.
	syl	Tan+trism
	pron	<1t@ntriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement within Hinduism combining magical and mystical elements and with sacred writings of its own.
Tantrism	2.
	syl	Tan+trism
	pron	<1t@ntriz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar movement within Buddhism.
tantrum	ety	C18: of unknown origin
tantrum	0.
	syl	tan+trum
	pron	<1t@ntr*m>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a childish fit of rage; outburst of bad temper.
Tanzania	0.
	syl	Tan+za+ni:a
	pron	<2t@nz*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in E Africa, on the Indian Ocean: formed by the union of the independent states of Tanganyika and Zanzibar in 1964; a member of the Commonwealth. Exports include sisal, cotton, and coffee. Official languages: English and Swahili. Religion: Muslim, Christian, and animist. Currency: Tanzanian shilling. Capital: Dar es Salaam. Pop.: 12313469 (1967). Area: 945203 sq. km (364943 sq. miles).
Tanzanian	sub
	head	Tanzania
	syl	Tan+za+1ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Tao	ety	Chinese, literally: path, way
Tao	1.
	syl	Ta:o
	pron	<1ta:*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Taoism
	def	that in virtue of which all things happen or exist.
Tao	2.
	syl	Ta:o
	pron	<1ta:*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Taoism
	def	the rational basis of human conduct.
Tao	3.
	syl	Ta:o
	pron	<1ta:*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Taoism
	def	the course of life and its relation to eternal truth.
Taoism	1.
	syl	Ta:o+ism
	pron	<1ta:*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophy of Lao-tse that advocates a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events.
Taoism	2.
	syl	Ta:o+ism
	pron	<1ta:*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a popular Chinese system of religion and philosophy claiming to be teachings of Lao-tse but also incorporating pantheism and sorcery.
Taoist	sub
	head	Taoism
	syl	Ta:o+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Taoistic	sub
	head	Taoism
	syl	Ta:o+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
tap	ety	C13 tappen, probably from Old French taper, of Germanic origin; related to Middle Low German tappen to pluck, Swedish dialect t*"apa to tap
taps	infl
	head	tap
	syl	taps
	pos	vb.
tapping	infl
	head	tap
	syl	tap+ping
	pos	vb.
tapped	infl
	head	tap
	syl	tapped.
	pos	vb.
tap	H1.1.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike (something) lightly and usually repeatedly.
	exam	1	to tap the table;
	exam	2	to tap on the table.
tap	H1.2.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce by striking in this way.
	exam	1	to tap a rhythm.
tap	H1.3.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike lightly with (something).
	exam	1	to tap one's finger on the desk.
tap	H1.4.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with a tapping sound.
	exam	1	she tapped across the floor.
tap	H1.5.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach metal or leather reinforcing pieces to (the toe or heel of a shoe). {~}
tap	H1.6.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	a light blow or knock, or the sound made by it.
tap	H1.7.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	the metal piece attached to the toe or heel of a shoe used for tap dancing.
tap	H1.8.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	short for {tap dancing}.
tap	H1.9.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the contact made between the tip of the tongue and the alveolar ridge as the tongue is flicked upwards in the execution of a flap or vibrates rapidly in the execution of a trill or roll.
tappable	sub
	head	tap
	syl	tap+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
tap	ety	Old English t@appa; related to Old Norse tappi tap, Old High German zapfo 
tap	H2.1.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a valve by which a fluid flow from a pipe can be controlled by opening and closing an orifice. U.S. name: {faucet}.
tap	H2.2.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a stopper to plug a cask or barrel and enable the contents to be drawn out in a controlled flow.
tap	H2.3.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular quality of alcoholic drink, esp. when contained in casks.
	exam	1	an excellent tap.
tap	H2.4.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {taproom}.
tap	H2.5.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical withdrawal of fluid from a bodily cavity.
	exam	1	a spinal tap.
tap	H2.6.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for cutting female screw threads, consisting of a threaded steel cylinder with longitudinal grooves forming cutting edges. Compare {{die} %2 (sense 2)}.
tap	H2.7.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics, chiefly U.S.
	def	a connection made at some point between the end terminals of an inductor, resistor, or some other component. Usual Brit. name: {tapping}.
tap	H2.8.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a concealed listening or recording device connected to a telephone or telegraph wire for the purpose of obtaining information secretly.
tap	H2.9.a.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ready for immediate use.
tap	H2.9.b.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	n.
	usage	of drinks
	def	on draught.
taps	infl
	head	tap
	syl	taps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tapping	infl
	head	tap
	syl	tap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tapped	infl
	head	tap
	syl	tapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tap	H2.10.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a tap.
tap	H2.11.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw off with or as if with a tap.
tap	H2.12.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to ask or beg (someone) for money.
	exam	1	he tapped me for a fiver.
tap	H2.13.a.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to connect a tap to (a telephone or telegraph wire).
tap	H2.13.b.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to listen in secret to (a telephone message, etc.) by means of a tap.
tap	H2.14.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a connection to (a pipe, drain, etc.).
tap	H2.15.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut a female screw thread in (an object or material) by use of a tap.
tap	H2.16.
	syl	tap
	pron	<t@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to withdraw (fluid) from (a bodily cavity).
tappable	sub
	head	tap
	syl	tap+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
tapa	ety	C19: from Marquesan and Tahitian
tapa	1.
	syl	ta:pa
	pron	<1ta:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner bark of the paper mulberry.
tapa	2.
	syl	ta:pa
	pron	<1ta:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a paper-like cloth made from this in the Pacific islands.
tapadera	ety	via American Spanish from Spanish: cover, from tapar to cover, of Germanic origin; compare #7tampon, tap %2
tapadera	0.
	syl	tap:a+der+a
	pron	<2t@p*1de*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leather covering for the stirrup on an American saddle.
Tapaj'os	0.
	syl	Ta+pa+j*'os
	pron	Portuguese <2tapa1Zcs>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Brazil, rising in N central Mato Grosso and flowing northeast to the Amazon. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
tap dance	1.
	syl	tap dance
	pos	n.
	def	a step dance in which the performer wears shoes equipped with taps that make a rhythmic sound on the stage as he dances. {~} {tap-dance}.
tap dance	2.
	syl	tap dance
	pos	n.
	def	to perform a tap dance. &- {#!tap-@!dan+cer}
tape	ety	Old English t@appe; related to Old Frisian tapia to pull, Middle Dutch tapen to tear
tape	1.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long thin strip, made of cotton, linen, etc., used for binding, fastening, etc.
tape	2.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	n.
	def	any long narrow strip of cellulose, paper, metal, etc., having similar uses.
tape	3.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a string stretched across the track at the end of a race course.
tape	4.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	n.
	def	See {magnetic tape, ticker tape, paper tape, tape recording}.
tape	5.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to furnish with tapes.
tape	6.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bind, measure, secure, or wrap with tape.
tape	7.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to take stock of (a person or situation); sum up.
	exam	1	he's got the job taped.
tape	8.
	syl	tape
	pron	<tAp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	Also: {tape-record}. to record (speech, music, etc.).
tapelike	sub
	head	tape
	syl	tape+2like
	pos	adj.
taper	sub
	head	tape
	syl	tap+er
	pos	n.
tape deck	0.
	syl	tape deck
	pos	n.
	def	the platform supporting the spools, cassettes, or cartridges of a tape recorder, incorporating the motor or motors that drive them and the playback, recording, and erasing heads. Sometimes shortened to {deck}.
tape grass	0.
	syl	tape grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of several submerged freshwater plants of the genus esp. of warm temperate regions, having ribbon-like leaves: family
tape machine	0.
	syl	tape ma+chine
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a telegraphic receiving device that records current stock quotations electronically or on ticker tape. U.S. equivalent: {ticker}.
tape measure	0.
	syl	tape meas+ure
	pos	n.
	def	a tape or length of metal marked off in inches, centimetres, etc., used principally for measuring and fitting garments. Also called (esp. U.S.): {tapeline}.
taper	ety	Old English tapor, probably from Latin pap*_yrus #7papyrus (from its use as a wick)
taper	1.
	syl	ta+per
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become narrower towards one end.
	exam	1	the spire tapers to a point.
taper	2.
	syl	ta+per
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become smaller or less significant.
taper	3.
	syl	ta+per
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin candle.
taper	4.
	syl	ta+per
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin wooden or waxed strip for transferring a flame; spill.
taper	5.
	syl	ta+per
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrowing.
taper	6.
	syl	ta+per
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any feeble source of light.
taperer	sub
	head	taper
	syl	ta+per+er
	pos	n.
taperingly	sub
	head	taper
	syl	ta+per+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tape recorder	0.
	syl	tape re+cord+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical device used for recording sounds on magnetic tape and usually also for reproducing them, consisting of a tape deck and one or more amplifiers and loudspeakers.
tape recording	1.
	syl	tape re+cord+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of recording on magnetic tape.
tape recording	2.
	syl	tape re+cord+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the magnetized tape used in making such a recording.
tape recording	3.
	syl	tape re+cord+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the speech, music, etc., so recorded.
tapestry	ety	C15: from Old French tapisserie carpeting, from Old French tapiz carpet; see #7tapis  &- #!tap+es+tried adj. ?- #!tap@.es@.try-@!like adj.
tapestries	infl
	head	tapestry
	syl	tap+es+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tapestry	1.
	syl	tap+es+try
	pron	<1t@pistri>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy ornamental fabric, often representing a picture, used for wall hangings, furnishings, etc., and made by weaving coloured threads into a fixed warp.
tapestry	2.
	syl	tap+es+try
	pron	<1t@pistri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {needlepoint}.
tapetum	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Medieval Latin: covering, from Latin tap*_ete carpet, from Greek tap*_es carpet
tapeta	infl
	head	tapetum
	syl	ta+pe:ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tapetum	1.
	syl	ta+pe:tum
	pron	<t*1pEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of nutritive cells in the sporangia of ferns and anthers of flowering plants that surrounds developing spore cells.
tapetum	2.
	syl	ta+pe:tum
	pron	<t*1pEt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a membranous reflecting layer of cells in the choroid of the eye of nocturnal vertebrates.
tapetal	sub
	head	tapetum
	syl	ta+1pe:tal
	pos	adj.
tapeworm	0.
	syl	tape+worm
	pron	<1tAp2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic ribbon-like flatworm of the class having a body divided into many egg-producing segments and lacking a mouth and gut. The adults inhabit the intestines of vertebrates. See also {echinococcus, taenia}.
taphole	0.
	syl	tap+hole
	pron	<1t@p2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in a furnace for running off molten metal or slag.
taphouse	0.
	syl	tap+house
	pron	<1t@p2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	an inn or bar.
tapioca	ety	C18: via Portuguese from Tupi tipioca pressed-out juice, from tipi residue+ ok to squeeze out
tapioca	0.
	syl	tap:i:o+ca
	pron	<2t@pi1*uk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a beadlike starch obtained from cassava root, used in cooking as a thickening agent, esp. in puddings.
tapir	ety	C18: from Tupi tapiira 
tapirs	infl
	head	tapir
	or	tapir
	syl	ta+pirs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tapir	infl
	or	tapirs
	syl	ta+pir.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tapir	0.
	syl	ta+pir
	pron	<1tAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any perissodactyl mammal of the genus such as ({Malayan tapir}) , of South and central America and SE Asia, having an elongated snout, three-toed hind legs, and four-toed forelegs: family
tapis	ety	C17: from French, from Old French tapiz, from Greek tap*_etion rug, from tap*_es carpet
tapis	infl
	syl	tap+is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tapis	1.
	syl	tap+is
	pron	<1t@pE>, <1t@pi>, French <ta1pi>
	pos	n.
	def	tapestry or carpeting, esp. as formerly used to cover a table in a council chamber.
on the tapis	2.
	head	tapis
	syl	on the tapis.
	def	currently under consideration or discussion.
tappet	ety	C18: from #7tap %1+#7-et 
tappet	0.
	syl	tap+pet
	pron	<1t@pit>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical part that reciprocates to receive or transmit intermittent motion, esp. the part of an internal-combustion engine that transmits motion from the camshaft to the push rods or valves.
tappit-hen	ety	C18: from Scottish tappit topped+#7hen 
tappit-hen	1.
	syl	tap:pit-hen
	pron	<1t@pit2hen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a hen with a crest.
tappit-hen	2.
	syl	tap:pit-hen
	pron	<1t@pit2hen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a pewter tankard, usually with a distinctive knob on the lid.
taproom	0.
	syl	tap+room
	pron	<1t@p2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a bar, as in a hotel or pub.
taproot	0.
	syl	tap+root
	pron	<1t@p2ru:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the large single root of plants such as the dandelion,@T which@T grows@T vertically@T downwards @T and@T bears smaller lateral roots.
taprooted	sub
	head	taproot
	syl	tap+2root:ed
	pos	adj.
taps	1.
	syl	taps
	pron	<t@ps>
	pos	n.
	usage	in army camps, etc.
	def	a signal given on a bugle, drum, etc., indicating that lights are to be put out.
taps	2.
	syl	taps
	pron	<t@ps>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar signal, as at a military funeral.
tapster	ety	Old English t@appestre, feminine of t@appere, from tappian to #7tap %2
tapster	1.
	syl	tap+ster
	pron	<1t@pst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a barman.
tapster	2.
	syl	tap+ster
	pron	<1t@pst*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in W Africa
	def	a man who taps palm trees to collect and sell palm wine.
tapstress	sub
	head	tapster
	syl	tap+stress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
tap water	0.
	syl	tap wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	water drawn off through taps from pipes in a house, as distinguished from distilled water, mineral water, etc.
tar	ety	Old English teoru; related to Old Frisian tera, Old Norse tjara, Middle Low German tere tar, Gothic triu tree &- #!tar+ry adj. &- #!tar+ri+ness n.
tar	H1.1.
	syl	tar
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dark viscid substances obtained by the destructive distillation of organic matter such as coal, wood, or peat.
tar	H1.2.
	syl	tar
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {coal tar}.
tars	infl
	head	tar
	syl	tars
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tarring	infl
	head	tar
	syl	tar+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tarred	infl
	head	tar
	syl	tarred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tar	H1.3.
	syl	tar
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat with tar.
tar and feather	4.
	head	tar
	syl	tar and feather.
	def	to punish by smearing tar and feathers over (someone).
tarred with the same brush	5.
	head	tar
	syl	tarred with the same brush.
	def	having the same faults.
tar	ety	C17: short for #7tarpaulin 
tar	H2.0.
	syl	tar
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {seaman}.
Tara	0.
	syl	Tar:a
	pron	<1t@r*>, <1ta:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in Co. Meath near Dublin, by the {Hill of Tara} , the historic seat of the ancient Irish kings.
Tarabulus el Gharb	0.
	syl	Ta+ra+bu+lus el Gharb
	pron	<t*1ra:b*l*s> <el> <1ga:b>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name for {Tripoli} (Libya).
Tarabulus esh Sham	0.
	syl	Ta+ra+bu+lus esh Sham
	pron	<t*1ra:b*l*s> <eS> <1S@m>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name for {Tripoli} (Lebanon).
taradiddle	0.
	syl	ta+ra+did+dle
	pron	<1t@r*2didL>
	pos	n.
	def	another spelling of {tarradiddle}.
taramasalata	ety	C20: from Modern Greek, from tarama cod's roe
taramasalata	0.
	syl	ta+ra+ma+sa+la+ta
	pron	<t*2r@m*s*1la:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy pale pink pat*'e, made from the roe of grey mullet or smoked cod and served as an hors d'oeuvre.
tarantass	ety	C19: from Russian tarantas, from Kazan Tatar taryntas 
tarantass	0.
	syl	ta+ran+tass
	pron	<2ta:r*n1t@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large horse-drawn four-wheeled Russian carriage without springs.
tarantella	ety	C18: from Italian, from Taranto T#7aranto ; associated with #7tarantism 
tarantella	1.
	syl	tar+an+tel+la
	pron	<2t@r*n1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a peasant dance from S Italy.
tarantella	2.
	syl	tar+an+tel+la
	pron	<2t@r*n1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance, in fast six-eight time.
tarantism	ety	C17: from New Latin tarantismus, from T#7aranto ; see #7tarantula 
tarantism	0.
	syl	tar+ant+ism
	pron	<1t@r*n2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a nervous disorder marked by uncontrollable bodily movement, widespread in S Italy during the 15th to 17th centuries: popularly thought to be caused by the bite of a tarantula.
Taranto	0.
	syl	Ta+ran+to
	pron	<t*1r@nt*u>, Italian <1ta:ranto>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Italy, in Apulia on the {Gulf of Taranto} (an inlet of the Ionian Sea): the chief city of Magna Graecia; taken by the Romans in 272 #7b.c. Pop.: 239900 (1975 est.). Latin name: {Tarentum}.
tarantula	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Old Italian tarantola, from T#7aranto 
tarantulas	infl
	head	tarantula
	or	tarantulae
	syl	ta+ran+tu+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tarantulae	infl
	head	tarantula
	or	tarantulas
	syl	ta+ran+tu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tarantula	1.
	syl	ta+ran+tu+la
	pron	<t*1r@ntjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large hairy mostly tropical spiders of the American family
tarantula	2.
	syl	ta+ran+tu+la
	pron	<t*1r@ntjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large hairy spider, of S Europe, the bite of which was formerly thought to cause tarantism.
Tarantula nebula	0.
	syl	Ta+ran+tu+la neb:u+la
	pos	n.
	def	a huge bright emission nebula located in the S hemisphere in the Large Magellanic Cloud.
Tarawa	0.
	syl	Ta+ra+wa
	pron	<t*1ra:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Gilbert Islands, occupying a chain of islets surrounding a lagoon in the W central Pacific. Pop.: 10616 (1968).
taraxacum	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic tarakhshaq*_un wild chicory, perhaps of Persian origin
taraxacum	1.
	syl	ta+rax:a+cum
	pron	<t*1r@ks*k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any perennial plant of the genus such as the dandelion, having dense heads of small yellow flowers and seeds with a feathery attachment: family (composites).
taraxacum	2.
	syl	ta+rax:a+cum
	pron	<t*1r@ks*k*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried root of the dandelion, used as a laxative, diuretic, and tonic.
Tarbes	0.
	syl	Tarbes
	qual	French
	def	tarb) a town in SW France: noted for the breeding of Anglo-Arab horses. Pop.: 57765 (1975).
tarboosh	ety	C18: from Arabic tarb*_ush 
tarbush	infl
	head	tarboosh
	or	tarbouche
	syl	tar+bush
	pron	<ta:1bu:S>
	pos	n.
tarbouche	infl
	head	tarboosh
	or	tarbush
	syl	tar+bouche
	pron	<ta:1bu:S>
	pos	n.
tarboosh	0.
	syl	tar+boosh
	pron	<ta:1bu:S>
	pos	n.
	def	a felt or cloth brimless cap, usually red and often with a silk tassel, worn by Muslim men.
tar boy	0.
	syl	tar boy
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a boy who applies tar to the skin of sheep cut during shearing.
Tardenoisian	ety	C20: after Tardenois, France, where implements were found
Tardenoisian	0.
	syl	Tar+de+noi+si:an
	pron	<2ta:d*1ncizi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or referring to a Mesolithic culture characterized by small flint instruments.
tardigrade	ety	C17: via Latin tardigradus, from tardus sluggish+ grad*_i to walk
tardigrade	1.
	syl	tar+di+grade
	pron	<1ta:di2grAd>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute aquatic segmented eight-legged invertebrate of the phylum related to the arthropods, occurring in soil, ditches, etc. Popular name: {water bear}.
tardigrade	2.
	syl	tar+di+grade
	pron	<1ta:di2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
tardy	ety	C15: from Old French tardif, from Latin tardus slow
tardier	infl
	head	tardy
	syl	tar+di+er
	pos	adj.
tardiest	infl
	head	tardy
	syl	tar+di+est.
	pos	adj.
tardy	1.
	syl	tar+dy
	pron	<1ta:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring later than expected.
	exam	1	tardy retribution.
tardy	2.
	syl	tar+dy
	pron	<1ta:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	slow in progress, growth, etc..
	exam	1	a tardy reader.
tardily	sub
	head	tardy
	syl	tar+di+ly
	pos	adv.
tardiness	sub
	head	tardy
	syl	tar+di+ness
	pos	n.
tare	ety	C14: of unknown origin
tare	H1.1.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various vetch plants, such as ({hairy tare}) of Eurasia and N Africa.
tare	H1.2.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	the seed of any of these plants.
tare	H1.3.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	a troublesome weed, thought to be the darnel.
tare	ety	C15: from Old French: waste, from Medieval Latin tara, from Arabic tarhah something discarded, from taraha to reject
tare	H2.1.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of the wrapping or container in which goods are packed.
tare	H2.2.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	a deduction from gross weight to compensate for this.
tare	H2.3.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of a vehicle unladen with cargo, passengers, etc.
tare	H2.4.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	an empty container used as a counterbalance in determining net weight.
tare	H2.5.
	syl	tare
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weigh (a package, etc.) in order to calculate the amount of tare.
Tarentum	0.
	syl	Ta+ren+tum
	pron	<t*1rent*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name of {Taranto}.
targe	ety	C13: from Old French, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German zarga rim, frame, Old Norse targa shield
targe	0.
	syl	targe
	pron	<ta:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {shield}.
target	ety	C14: from Old French targette a little shield, from Old French #7targe 
target	1.a.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or area at which an archer or marksman aims, usually a round flat surface marked with concentric rings.
target	1.b.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	target practice.
target	2.a.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	any point or area aimed at; the object of an attack.
target	2.b.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	target area.
target	3.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	a fixed goal or objective.
	exam	1	the target for the appeal is @P10000.
target	4.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing at which an action or remark is directed or the object of a person's feelings.
	exam	1	a target for the teacher's sarcasm.
target	5.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint of lamb consisting of the breast and neck.
target	6.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a marker on which sights are taken, such as the sliding marker on a levelling staff.
target	7.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a small round shield.
target	8.a.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, object, or system subjected to bombardment by electrons or other particles, or to irradiation.
target	8.b.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	def	an electrode in a television camera tube whose surface, on which image information is stored, is scanned by the electron beam.
target	9.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	an object detected by the reflection of a radar or sonar signal, etc.
target	10.
	syl	tar+get
	pron	<1ta:git>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a target of.
targetless	sub
	head	target
	syl	tar+get+less
	pos	adj.
target language	0.
	syl	tar+get lang+uage
	pos	n.
	def	the language into which a text, document, etc., is translated.
target man	0.
	syl	tar+get man
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	an attacking player to whom high crosses and centres are played, esp. a tall forward.
Targum	ety	C16: from Aramaic: interpretation
Targum	0.
	syl	Tar+gum
	pron	<1ta:g*m>, Hebrew <tar1gum>
	pos	n.
	def	an Aramaic translation, usually in the form of an expanded paraphrase, of various books or sections of the Old Testament.
Targumic	sub
	head	Targum
	or	Targumical
	syl	Tar+gum+ic
	pron	<ta:1gu:mik>
	pos	adj.
Targumical	sub
	head	Targum
	or	Targumic
	syl	Tar+1gum+i:cal
	pos	adj.
Targumist	sub
	head	Targum
	syl	Tar+gum+ist
	pos	n.
tariff	ety	C16: from Italian tariffa, from Arabic ta`r*_ifa to inform
tariff	1.a.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax levied by a government on imports or occasionally exports for purposes of protection, support of the balance of payments, or the raising of revenue.
tariff	1.b.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	n.
	def	a system or list of such taxes.
tariff	2.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	n.
	def	any schedule of prices, fees, fares, etc.
tariff	3.a.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of charging for the supply of services, esp. public services, such as gas and electricity.
	exam	1	block tariff.
tariff	3.b.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	n.
	def	a schedule of such charges.
tariff	4.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a bill of fare with prices listed; menu.
tariff	5.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set a tariff on.
tariff	6.
	syl	tar+iff
	pron	<1t@rif>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set a price on according to a schedule of tariffs.
tariffless	sub
	head	tariff
	syl	tar+iff+less
	pos	adj.
Tarim	0.
	syl	Ta+rim
	pron	<1ta:1rEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW China, in Sinkiang province: flows east along the N edge of the Takla Makan desert, dividing repeatedly and forming lakes among the dunes, finally disappearing in the Lop Nor depression; the chief river of Sinkiang; drains the great {Tarim Basin} between the Tien Shan and Kunlun mountain systems of central Asia, an area of about 906500 sq. km (350000 sq. miles). Length: 2190 km (1360 miles).
(Newton) Booth	infl
	head	Tarkington
	syl	(Newton) Booth.
	pos	n.
Tarkington	0.
	syl	Tar:king:ton
	pron	<1ta:kiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1946, U.S. novelist. His works include the historical romance (1900), tales of the Middle West, such as (1918) and (1921), and the series featuring the character Penrod.
tarlatan	ety	C18: from French tarlatane, variant of tarnatane type of muslin, perhaps of Indian origin
tarlatan	0.
	syl	tar+la+tan
	pron	<1ta:l*t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an open-weave cotton fabric, used for stiffening garments.
Tarmac	0.
	syl	Tar+mac
	pron	<1ta:m@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tradename. (often not cap.
	def	a paving material that consists of crushed stone rolled and bound with a mixture of tar and bitumen, esp. as used for a road, airport runway, etc. Full name: {Tar+mac+ad+am} (@!t$a:m$$#!k@ad$$m). See also {macadam}.
tarn	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tj*"orn pool
tarn	0.
	syl	tarn
	pron	<ta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mountain lake or pool.
Tarn	0.
	syl	Tarn
	qual	French
	def	tarn)
Tarn	1.
	syl	Tarn
	qual	French
	def	a department of S France, in Midi-Pyr*'en*'ees region. Capital: Albi. Pop.: 346775 (1975). Area: 5780 sq. km (2254 sq. miles).
Tarn	2.
	syl	Tarn
	qual	French
	def	a river in SW France, rising in the Massif Central and flowing generally west to the Garonne River. Length: 375 km (233 miles).
tarnal	ety	C18: aphetic dialect pronunciation of #7eternal 
tarnal	1.
	syl	tar+nal
	pron	<1ta:nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. dialect.
	usage	prenominal
	def	damned.
tarnally	sub
	head	tarnal
	syl	tar+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
tarnation	0.
	syl	tar+na+tion
	pron	<ta:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphemism for {damnation}.
Tarn-et-Garonne	0.
	syl	Tarn-et-Ga:ronne
	qual	French
	def	tar ne ga#!r@$n) a department of SW France, in Midi-Pyr*'en*'ees region. Capital: Montauban. Pop.: 189547 (1975). Area: 3731 sq. km (1455 sq. miles).
tarnish	ety	C16: from Old French ternir to make dull, from terne lustreless of Germanic origin; related to Old High German tarnen to conceal, Old English dierne hidden
tarnish	1.
	syl	tar+nish
	pron	<1ta:niS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose the shine, esp. by exposure to air or moisture resulting in surface oxidation; discolour.
	exam	1	silver tarnishes quickly.
tarnish	2.
	syl	tar+nish
	pron	<1ta:niS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stain or become stained; taint or spoil.
	exam	1	a fraud that tarnished his reputation.
tarnish	3.
	syl	tar+nish
	pron	<1ta:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	a tarnished condition, surface, or film.
tarnishable	sub
	head	tarnish
	syl	tar+nish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tarnisher	sub
	head	tarnish
	syl	tar+nish+er
	pos	n.
Tarnopol	0.
	syl	Tar+no+pol
	pron	<tar1ncpcl>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Ternopol}.
Tarn'ow	0.
	syl	Tar+n*'ow
	pron	Polish <1tarnuf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SE Poland. Pop.: 89000 (1972 est.).
taro	ety	C18: from Tahitian and Maori
taros	infl
	head	taro
	syl	ta:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taro	1.
	syl	ta:ro
	pron	<1ta:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an Asian aroid plant, cultivated in the tropics for its large edible rootstock.
taro	2.
	syl	ta:ro
	pron	<1ta:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the rootstock of this plant.
taro	xref
	syl	ta:ro
	pron	<1ta:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {elephant's-ear, dasheen, eddo, Chinese eddo}.
tarot	ety	C16: from French, from Old Italian tarocco, of unknown origin
tarot	1.
	syl	ta+rot
	pron	<1t@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a special pack of cards, now used mainly for fortune-telling, consisting of 78 cards (4 suits of 14 cards each (the minor arcana), and 22 other cards (the major arcana)).
tarot	2.
	syl	ta+rot
	pron	<1t@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a card in a tarot pack with distinctive symbolic design, such as the Wheel of Fortune. {~}
tarot	3.
	syl	ta+rot
	pron	<1t@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	relating to tarot cards.
tarp	0.
	syl	tarp
	pron	<ta:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal word for {tarpaulin}.
tarpan	ety	from Kirghiz Tatar
tarpan	0.
	syl	tar+pan
	pron	<1ta:p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a European wild horse, common in prehistoric times but now extinct.
tarpaulin	ety	C17: probably from #7tar %1#7+{pall %1#7+ -#7ing %1}
tarpaulin	1.
	syl	tar+pau+lin
	pron	<ta:1pc:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy hard-wearing waterproof fabric made of canvas or similar material coated with tar, wax, or paint, for outdoor use as a protective covering against moisture.
tarpaulin	2.
	syl	tar+pau+lin
	pron	<ta:1pc:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of this fabric.
tarpaulin	3.
	syl	tar+pau+lin
	pron	<ta:1pc:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat of or covered with this fabric, esp. a sailor's hat.
tarpaulin	4.
	syl	tar+pau+lin
	pron	<ta:1pc:lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {seaman}.
Tarpeia	0.
	syl	Tar:pe:ia
	pron	<ta:1pE*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman legend
	def	a vestal virgin, who betrayed Rome to the Sabines and was killed by them when she requested a reward.
Tarpeian Rock	0.
	syl	Tar+pe+ian Rock
	pron	<ta:1pE*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a cliff on the Capitoline hill from which traitors were hurled.
tarpon	ety	C17: perhaps from Dutch tarpoen, of unknown origin
tarpons	infl
	head	tarpon
	or	tarpon
	syl	tar+pons
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tarpon	infl
	or	tarpons
	syl	tar+pon.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tarpon	1.
	syl	tar+pon
	pron	<1ta:p*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large silvery clupeoid game fish, of warm Atlantic waters, having a compressed body covered with large scales: family
tarpon	2.
	syl	tar+pon
	pron	<1ta:p*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar related fish.
Tarquin	1.
	syl	Tar:quin
	pron	<1ta:kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name fifth legendary king of Rome (616-578 #7b.c.) #7.
Tarquin	2.
	syl	Tar:quin
	pron	<1ta:kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name seventh and last legendary king of Rome (534-510 #7b.c.) #7.
tarradiddle	ety	of unknown origin
tarradiddle	1.
	syl	tar+ra+did+dle
	pron	<1t@r*2didL>
	pos	n.
	def	a trifling lie.
tarradiddle	2.
	syl	tar+ra+did+dle
	pron	<1t@r*2didL>
	pos	n.
	def	nonsense; twaddle.
tarragon	ety	C16: from Old French targon, from Medieval Latin tarcon, from Arabic tarkh*_un, perhaps from Greek drakontion adderwort
tarragon	1.
	syl	tar+ra+gon
	pron	<1t@r*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic perennial plant, of the Old World, having whitish flowers and small toothed leaves, which are used as seasoning: family (composites).
tarragon	2.
	syl	tar+ra+gon
	pron	<1t@r*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of this plant.
tarragon	xref
	syl	tar+ra+gon
	pron	<1t@r*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {estragon}.
Tarragona	0.
	syl	Tar+ra+go+na
	pron	Spanish <2tarra1$Gona>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Spain, on the Mediterranean: one of the richest seaports of the Roman Empire; destroyed by the Moors (714). Pop.: 78238 (1970). Latin name: {Tarraco}.
Tarrasa	0.
	syl	Tar+ra+sa
	pron	Spanish <ta1rrasa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain: textile centre. Pop.: 138697 (1970).
tarriance	0.
	syl	tar+ri+ance
	pron	<1t@ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {delay}.
tarry	ety	C14 tarien, of uncertain origin
tarries	infl
	head	tarry
	syl	tar+ries
	pos	vb.
tarrying	infl
	head	tarry
	syl	tar+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
tarried	infl
	head	tarry
	syl	tar+ried.
	pos	vb.
tarry	1.
	syl	tar+ry
	pron	<1t@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to delay in coming or going; linger.
tarry	2.
	syl	tar+ry
	pron	<1t@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain temporarily or briefly.
tarry	3.
	syl	tar+ry
	pron	<1t@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wait or stay.
tarry	4.
	syl	tar+ry
	pron	<1t@ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to await. {~} {+ries}.
tarry	5.
	syl	tar+ry
	pron	<1t@ri>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a stay.
tarrier	sub
	head	tarry
	syl	tar+ri+er
	pos	n.
tarsal	1.
	syl	tar+sal
	pron	<1ta:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting the tarsus or tarsi. {~}
tarsal	2.
	syl	tar+sal
	pron	<1ta:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a tarsal bone.
Tarshish	0.
	syl	Tar+shish
	pron	<1ta:SiS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	an ancient port, mentioned in I Kings 10:22, situated in Spain or in one of the Phoenician colonies in Sardinia.
tarsia	ety	C17: from Italian, from Arabic tarsi`; see #7intarsia 
tarsia	0.
	syl	tar+si:a
	pron	<1ta:si*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {intarsia}.
tarsier	ety	C18: from French, from tarse the flat of the foot; see #7tarsus 
tarsier	0.
	syl	tar+si+er
	pron	<1ta:si*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several nocturnal arboreal prosimian primates of the genus of Indonesia and the Philippines, having huge eyes, long hind legs, and digits ending in pads to facilitate climbing: family
tarsometatarsus	ety	C19: tarso- from #7tarsus +#7metatarsus 
si	infl
	head	tarsometatarsus
	syl	+si
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tarsometatarsus	0.
	syl	tar+so+met:a+tar+sus
	pron	<2ta:s*u2met*1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a bone in the lower part of a bird's leg consisting of the metatarsal bones and some of the tarsal bones fused together.
tarsometatarsal	sub
	head	tarsometatarsus
	syl	2tar+so+2met:a+1tar+sal
	pos	adj.
tarsus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek tarsos flat surface, instep
tarsi	infl
	head	tarsus
	syl	tar+si
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tarsus	1.
	syl	tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the bones of the ankle and heel, collectively.
tarsus	2.a.
	syl	tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in other mammals and in amphibians and reptiles.
tarsus	2.b.
	syl	tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tarsometatarsus}.
tarsus	3.
	syl	tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the dense connective tissue supporting the free edge of each eyelid.
tarsus	4.
	syl	tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an insect's leg that lies distal to the tibia.
Tarsus	1.
	syl	Tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Turkey, on the Tarsus River: site of ruins of ancient Tarsus, capital of Cilicia, and birthplace of St. Paul. Pop.: 102186 (1975).
Tarsus	2.
	syl	Tar+sus
	pron	<1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Turkey, in Cilicia, rising in the Taurus Mountains and flowing south past Tarsus to the Mediterranean. Ancient name: {Cydnus}. Length: 153 km (95 miles).
tart	ety	C14: from Old French tarte, of uncertain origin; compare Medieval Latin tarte; sense 3 shortened from #7sweetheart  &- #!tart@.y adj.
tart	H1.1.
	syl	tart
	pron	<ta:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a pastry case often having no top crust, with a filling of fruit, jam, custard, etc.
tart	H1.2.
	syl	tart
	pron	<ta:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a small open pie with a fruit filling.
tart	H1.3.
	syl	tart
	pron	<ta:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a promiscuous woman, esp. a prostitute: often a term of abuse. {~}
tart	H1.4.
	syl	tart
	pron	<ta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tart up}.
tart	ety	Old English teart rough; related to Dutch tarten to defy, Middle High German traz defiance
tart	H2.1.
	syl	tart
	pron	<ta:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flavour, food, etc.
	def	sour, acid, or astringent.
tart	H2.2.
	syl	tart
	pron	<ta:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	cutting, sharp, or caustic.
	exam	1	a tart remark.
tartish	sub
	head	tart
	syl	tart+ish
	pos	adj.
tartishly	sub
	head	tart
	syl	tart+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
tartly	sub
	head	tart
	syl	tart+ly
	pos	adv.
tartness	sub
	head	tart
	syl	tart+ness
	pos	n.
tartan	ety	C16: perhaps from Old French tertaine linsey-woolsey, from Old Spanish tirita*~na a fine silk fabric, from tiritar to rustle
tartan	H1.1.a.
	syl	tar+tan
	pron	<1ta:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a design of straight lines, crossing at right angles to give a chequered appearance, esp. the distinctive design or designs associated with each Scottish clan.
	exam	1	the Buchanan tartan.
tartan	H1.1.b.
	syl	tar+tan
	pron	<1ta:tN>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tartan kilt.
tartan	H1.2.
	syl	tar+tan
	pron	<1ta:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a woollen fabric or garment with this design.
the tartan	3.
	head	tartan
	syl	the tartan.
	def	Highland dress.
tartan	ety	C17: from French, perhaps from Proven*,cal tartana falcon, buzzard, since a ship was frequently given the name of a bird
tartan	H2.0.
	syl	tar+tan
	pron	<1ta:tN>
	pos	n.
	def	a single-masted vessel used in the Mediterranean, usually with a lateen sail.
tartar	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin tartarum, from Medieval Greek tartaron 
tartar	H1.1.
	syl	tar+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dentistry.
	def	a hard crusty deposit on the teeth, consisting of food, cellular debris, and mineral salts.
tartar	H1.2.
	syl	tar+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {argol}. a brownish-red substance consisting mainly of potassium hydrogen tartrate, present in grape juice and deposited during the fermentation of wine.
tartar	ety	C16: special use of T#7artar 
tartar	H2.0.
	syl	tar+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a fearsome or vindictive person, esp. a woman.
Tartar	0.
	syl	Tar+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tatar}.
Tartarian	sub
	head	Tartar
	or	Tartaric
	syl	Tar+tar+i:an
	pron	<ta:1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Tartaric	sub
	head	Tartar
	or	Tartarian
	syl	Tar+tar+ic
	pron	<ta:1t@rik>
	pos	adj.
Tartarean	0.
	syl	Tar+tar+e:an
	pron	<ta:1te*ri*n>, <-1ta:ri->
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of or relating to Tartarus; infernal.
tartar emetic	0.
	syl	tar+tar e:met+ic
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {antimony potassium tartrate}.
tartaric	0.
	syl	tar+tar+ic
	pron	<ta:1t@rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, containing, or derived from tartar or tartaric acid.
tartaric acid	0.
	syl	tar+tar+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white odourless crystalline water-soluble dicarboxylic acid existing in four stereoisomeric forms, the commonest being the dextrorotatory compound which is found in many fruits: used in soft drinks, confectionery, and baking powders and in tanning and photography. Formula: HOOCCH(OH)CH(OH)COOH.
tartarise	alt
	head	tartarize
	or	tartarize
	syl	tar+tar+ise
	pron	<1ta:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tartarize	0.
	or	tartarise
	syl	tar+tar+ize
	pron	<1ta:t*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impregnate or treat with tartar or tartar emetic.
tartarization	sub
	head	tartarize
	or	tartarisation
	syl	2tar+tar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
tartarisation	sub
	head	tartarize
	or	tartarization
	syl	2tar+tar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tartarous	0.
	syl	tar+tar+ous
	pron	<1ta:t*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, containing, or resembling tartar.
tartar sauce	ety	from French sauce tartare, from T#7artar 
tartar sauce	0.
	syl	tar+tar sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a mayonnaise sauce mixed with hard-boiled egg yolks, chopped herbs, capers, and gherkins.
tartar steak	0.
	syl	tar+tar steak
	pos	n.
	def	a variant term for {steak tartare}.
Tartarus	ety	C16: from Latin, from Greek Tartaros, of obscure origin
Tartarus	1.
	syl	Tar+ta+rus
	pron	<1ta:t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	an abyss under Hades where the Titans were imprisoned.
Tartarus	2.
	syl	Tar+ta+rus
	pron	<1ta:t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a part of Hades reserved for evildoers.
Tartarus	3.
	syl	Tar+ta+rus
	pron	<1ta:t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the underworld; Hades.
Tartarus	4.
	syl	Tar+ta+rus
	pron	<1ta:t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a primordial god who became the father of the monster Typhon.
Tartary	0.
	syl	Tar+ta+ry
	pron	<1ta:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tatary}.
tartlet	0.
	syl	tart+let
	pron	<1ta:tlit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an individual pastry case with a filling of fruit or other sweet or savoury mixture.
tartrate	0.
	syl	tar+trate
	pron	<1ta:trAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of tartaric acid.
tartrated	0.
	syl	tar+trat+ed
	pron	<1ta:trAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in the form of a tartrate.
Tartu	0.
	syl	Tar+tu
	pron	Russian <1tartu>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, in the SE Estonian SSR: became Russian in 1704 after successive Russian, Polish, and Swedish rule; university (1632). Pop.: 90459 (1970). Former name (11th century until 1918): {Yurev}.
tart up	1.
	syl	tart up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to dress and make (oneself) up in a provocative or promiscuous way.
tart up	2.
	syl	tart up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to reissue or decorate in a cheap and flashy way.
	exam	1	to tart up a bar.
Tarzan	ety	C20: after the hero of a series of stories by E. R. B#7urroughs 
Tarzan	0.
	syl	Tar+zan
	pron	<1ta:z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often ironical.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a man with great physical strength, agility, and virility.
Tas	0.
	syl	Tas.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Tasmania.
Tashi Lama	ety	from Tashi (Lumpo) name of Tibetan monastery over which this Lama presides
Tashi Lama	0.
	syl	Ta+shi La:ma
	pron	<1ta:Si> <1la:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Panchen Lama}.
Tashkent	0.
	syl	Tash+kent
	pron	Russian <taS1kjent>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S central Soviet Union, capital of the Uzbek SSR: one of the oldest and largest cities in central Asia; taken by the Russians in 1865; cotton textile manufacturing. Pop.: 1595000 (1975 est.).
tasimeter	ety	C19 tasi-, from Greek tasis tension+#7-meter 
tasimeter	0.
	syl	ta+sim+e:ter
	pron	<t*1simit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring small temperature changes. It depends on the changes of pressure resulting from expanding or contracting solids.
tasimetric	sub
	head	tasimeter
	syl	tas:i+met+ric
	pron	<2t@s*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
tasimetry	sub
	head	tasimeter
	syl	ta+1sim+e:try
	pos	n.
task	ety	C13: from Old French tasche, from Medieval Latin tasca, from taxa tax, from Latin tax*_are to #7tax 
task	1.
	syl	task
	pron	<ta:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific piece of work required to be done as a duty or chore.
task	2.
	syl	task
	pron	<ta:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant or difficult job or duty.
task	3.
	syl	task
	pron	<ta:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of work.
take to task	4.
	head	task
	syl	take to task.
	def	to criticize or reprove.
task	5.
	syl	task
	pron	<ta:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign a task to.
task	6.
	syl	task
	pron	<ta:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to severe strain; tax.
tasker	sub
	head	task
	syl	task+er
	pos	n.
taskless	sub
	head	task
	syl	task+less
	pos	adj.
task force	1.
	syl	task force
	pos	n.
	def	a military unit formed to undertake a specific mission.
task force	2.
	syl	task force
	pos	n.
	def	any semipermanent organization set up to carry out a continuing task.
taskmaster	0.
	syl	task+mas:ter
	pron	<1ta:sk2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, discipline, etc., that enforces work, esp. hard or continuous work.
	exam	1	his teacher is a hard taskmaster.
taskmistress	sub
	head	taskmaster
	syl	task+2mis:tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
taskwork	1.
	syl	task+work
	pron	<1ta:sk2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	hard or unpleasant work.
taskwork	2.
	syl	task+work
	pron	<1ta:sk2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {piecework}.
Abel Janszoon	infl
	head	Tasman
	syl	A:bel Jans:zoon
	pron	<1ab*l> <1jansu:n>
	pos	n.
Tasman	0.
	syl	Tas:man
	pron	<1t@zm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1603-59, Dutch navigator, who discovered Tasmania, New Zealand, and the Tonga and Fiji Islands (1642-43).
Tasmania	0.
	syl	Tas+ma+ni:a
	pron	<t@z1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the S Pacific, south of Australia: forms, with offshore islands, the smallest state of Australia; discovered by the Dutch explorer Tasman in 1642; used as a penal colony by the British (1803-53); mostly forested and mountainous. Capital: Hobart. Pop.: 402800 (1976). Area: 68332 sq. km (26383 sq. miles). Former name (1642-1855): {Van Diemen's Land}.
Tasmanian	sub
	head	Tasmania
	syl	Tas+1ma+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Tasmanian devil	0.
	syl	Tas+ma+ni:an dev+il
	pos	n.
	def	a small ferocious carnivorous marsupial, of Tasmania, having black fur with pale markings, strong jaws, and short legs: family Also called: {ursine dasyure}.
tiger	alt
	head	Tasmanian wolf
	or	Tasmanian wolf
	syl	ti+ger
	pos	n.
Tasmanian wolf	0.
	or	tiger
	syl	Tas+ma+ni:an wolf
	pos	n.
	def	other names for {thylacine}.
Tasman Sea	0.
	syl	Tas+man Sea
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the Pacific between SE Australia and NW New Zealand.
tass	ety	C15: from Old French tasse cup, from Arabic tassah basin, from Persian tast 
tassie	alt
	head	tass
	or	tass
	syl	tas+sie
	pron	<1t@si>
	pos	n.
tass	1.
	or	tassie
	syl	tass
	pron	<t@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a cup, goblet, or glass.
tass	2.
	or	tassie
	syl	tass
	pron	<t@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	the contents of such a vessel.
Tass	ety	 T(elegrafnoye) a(genstvo) S(ovetskovo) S(oyuza) Telegraphic Agency of the Soviet Union
Tass	0.
	syl	Tass
	pron	<t@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal news agency of the Soviet Union.
tassel	ety	C13: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin tassellus (unattested), changed from Latin taxillus a small die, from t*_alus gaming die
tassel	1.
	syl	tas+sel
	pron	<1t@sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a tuft of loose threads secured by a knot or ornamental knob, used to decorate soft furnishings, clothes, etc.
tassel	2.
	syl	tas+sel
	pron	<1t@sL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling this tuft, esp. the tuft of stamens at the tip of a maize inflorescence.
tassels	infl
	head	tassel
	or	tassels
	syl	tas+sels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tasselling	infl
	head	tassel
	or	tasseling
	syl	tas+sel+ling
	pos	vb.
tasselled	infl
	head	tassel
	or	tasseled
	syl	tas+selled
	pos	vb.
tasseling	infl
	head	tassel
	or	tasselling
	syl	tas+sel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tasseled	infl
	head	tassel
	or	tasselled
	syl	tas+seled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tassel	3.
	syl	tas+sel
	pron	<1t@sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn with a tassel or tassels.
tassel	4.
	syl	tas+sel
	pron	<1t@sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of maize
	def	to produce stamens in a tuft.
tassel	5.
	syl	tas+sel
	pron	<1t@sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the tassels from.
tasselly	sub
	head	tassel
	syl	tas+sel+ly
	pos	adj.
tasset	ety	C19: from French tassette small pouch, from Old French tasse purse
tasse	infl
	head	tasset
	or	tace
	syl	tasse
	pron	<t@s>
	pos	n.
tace	infl
	head	tasset
	or	tasse
	syl	tace
	pos	n.
tasset	0.
	syl	tas+set
	pron	<1t@sit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour consisting of one or more plates fastened on to the bottom of a cuirass to protect the thigh.
Tassy	alt
	head	Tassie
	or	Tassie
	syl	Tas:sy
	pron	<1t@zi>
	pos	n.
Tassie	1.
	or	Tassy
	syl	Tas:sie
	pron	<1t@zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	Tasmania.
Tassie	2.
	or	Tassy
	syl	Tas:sie
	pron	<1t@zi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Tasmania.
Torquato	infl
	head	Tasso
	syl	Tor:qua:to
	pron	<tor1kwa:to>
	pos	n.
Tasso	0.
	syl	Tas:so
	pron	Italian <1tasso>
	pos	n.
	def	1544-95, Italian poet, noted for his pastoral idyll (1573) and for (1581), dealing with the First Crusade.
taste	ety	C13: from Old French taster, ultimately from Latin tax*_are to appraise
taste	1.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense by which the qualities and flavour of a substance are distinguished by the taste buds.
taste	2.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the sensation experienced by means of the taste buds.
taste	3.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tasting.
taste	4.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount eaten, drunk, or tried on the tongue.
taste	5.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief experience of something.
	exam	1	a taste of the whip.
taste	6.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a preference or liking for something; inclination.
	exam	1	to have a taste for danger.
taste	7.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to make discerning judgments about aesthetic, artistic, and intellectual matters; discrimination.
	exam	1	to have taste.
taste	8.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	judgment of aesthetic or social matters according to a generally accepted standard.
	exam	1	bad taste.
taste	9.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	discretion; delicacy.
	exam	1	that remark lacks taste.
taste	10.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the act of testing. {~}
taste	11.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	def	to distinguish the taste of (a substance) by means of the taste buds.
taste	12.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to take a small amount of (a food, liquid, etc.) into the mouth, esp. in order to test the quality.
	exam	1	to taste the wine.
taste	13.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to have a specific flavour or taste.
	exam	1	the tea tastes of soap;
	exam	2	this apple tastes sour.
taste	14.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to have an experience of (something).
	exam	1	to taste success.
taste	15.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {enjoy}.
taste	16.
	syl	taste
	pron	<tAst>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to test by touching.
tastable	sub
	head	taste
	syl	tast+a:ble
	pos	adj.
taste bud	0.
	syl	taste bud
	pos	n.
	def	any of the elevated oval-shaped sensory end organs on the surface of the tongue, by means of which the sensation of taste is experienced.
tasteful	1.
	syl	taste+ful
	pron	<1tAstful>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating good taste.
	exam	1	a tasteful design.
tasteful	2.
	syl	taste+ful
	pron	<1tAstful>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {tasty}.
tastefully	sub
	head	tasteful
	syl	taste+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
tastefulness	sub
	head	tasteful
	syl	taste+ful+ness
	pos	n.
tasteless	1.
	syl	taste+less
	pron	<1tAstlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in flavour; insipid.
tasteless	2.
	syl	taste+less
	pron	<1tAstlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking social or aesthetic taste.
tasteless	3.
	syl	taste+less
	pron	<1tAstlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unable to taste.
tastelessly	sub
	head	tasteless
	syl	taste+less+ly
	pos	adv.
tastelessness	sub
	head	tasteless
	syl	taste+less+ness
	pos	n.
taster	1.
	syl	tast+er
	pron	<1tAst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who samples food or drink for quality.
taster	2.
	syl	tast+er
	pron	<1tAst*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device used in tasting or sampling.
taster	3.
	syl	tast+er
	pron	<1tAst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed, esp. formerly, to taste food and drink prepared for a king, etc., to test for poison.
tastier	infl
	head	tasty
	syl	tast:i+er
	pos	adj.
tastiest	infl
	head	tasty
	syl	tast:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tasty	1.
	syl	tast:y
	pron	<1tAsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pleasant flavour.
tasty	2.
	syl	tast:y
	pron	<1tAsti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	showing good taste.
tastily	sub
	head	tasty
	syl	tast:i+ly
	pos	adv.
tastiness	sub
	head	tasty
	syl	tast:i+ness
	pos	n.
tat	ety	C19: of unknown origin
tats	infl
	head	tat
	syl	tats
	pos	vb.
tatting	infl
	head	tat
	syl	tat+ting
	pos	vb.
tatted	infl
	head	tat
	syl	tat+ted.
	pos	vb.
tat	H1.0.
	syl	tat
	pron	<t@t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (something) by tatting.
tat	ety	C20: back formation from #7tatty 
tat	H2.1.
	syl	tat
	pron	<t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a ragged or tattered article or condition.
tat	H2.2.
	syl	tat
	pron	<t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tangled mass, esp. in the hair.
tat	H3.0.
	syl	tat
	pron	<t@t>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tit for tat}.
ta-ta	ety	C19: of unknown origin
ta-ta	0.
	syl	ta-ta
	pron	<t@1ta:>
	usage	sentence substitute. Brit. informal.
	def	goodbye; farewell.
Tatar	ety	C14: from Old French Tartare, from Medieval Latin Tartarus (associated with Latin Tartarus the underworld), from Persian T*_at*_ar 
Tartar	alt
	head	Tatar
	or	Tatar
	syl	Tar+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
Tatar	1.a.
	or	Tartar
	syl	Ta+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people who under Genghis Khan established a vast and powerful state in central Asia from the 13th century until conquered by Russia in 1552.
Tatar	1.b.
	or	Tartar
	syl	Ta+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a descendant of this people, now scattered throughout the Soviet Union but living chiefly around the middle Volga.
Tatar	2.
	or	Tartar
	syl	Ta+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language or group of dialects spoken by this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Tatar	3.
	or	Tartar
	syl	Ta+tar
	pron	<1ta:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Tatars.
Tatarian	sub
	head	Tatar
	syl	Ta+tar+i:an
	pron	<ta:1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
Tartarian	sub
	head	Tatar
	or	Tataric
	syl	Tar+1tar+i:an
	pron	<ta:1t@rik>
	pos	adj.
Tataric	sub
	head	Tatar
	or	Tartarian
	syl	Ta+tar+ic
	pron	<ta:1t@rik>
	pos	adj.
Tartaric	sub
	head	Tatar
	syl	Tar+1tar+ic
	pos	adj.
Tatar Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ta+tar Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W central Soviet Union, in the RSFSR around the confluence of the Volga and Kama Rivers. Capital: Kazan. Pop.: 3131238 (1970). Area: 68000 sq. km (26250 sq. miles).
Tatar Strait	0.
	syl	Ta+tar Strait
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Pacific between the mainland of the SE Soviet Union and Sakhalin Island, linking the Sea of Japan with the Sea of Okhotsk. Length: about 560 km (350 miles). Also called: {Gulf of Tatary}.
Tartary	alt
	head	Tatary
	or	Tatary
	syl	Tar+ta+ry
	pron	<1ta:t*ri>
	pos	n.
Tatary	1.
	or	Tartary
	syl	Ta+ta+ry
	pron	<1ta:t*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a historical region (with indefinite boundaries) in E Europe and Asia, inhabited by Bulgars until overrun by the Tatars in the mid-13th century: extended as far east as the Pacific under Genghis Khan.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Tatary
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	another name for the {Tatar Strait}.
Tate	1.
	syl	Tate
	pron	<tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}. 1819-99, English sugar refiner and philanthropist; founder of the Tate Gallery in London (1897).
(John Orley) Allen	2.
	head	Tate
	syl	(John Orley) Al:len.
	def	born 1899, U.S. poet and critic.
tater	0.
	syl	ta+ter
	pron	<1tAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect word for {potato}.
Jacques	infl
	head	Tati
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Zak>
	pos	n.
Tati	0.
	syl	Ta:ti
	pron	French <ta1ti>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, French film director and comic actor, creator of the character Monsieur Hulot.
tatouay	ety	C16: from Spanish tatuay, from Guarani tatu ai, from tatu armadillo+ ai worthless (because inedible)
tatouay	0.
	syl	tat:ou+ay
	pron	<1t@tu2A>, <2ta:tu1I>
	pos	n.
	def	a large armadillo, of South America.
Tatra Mountains	0.
	syl	Ta+tra Moun+tains
	pron	<1ta:tr*>, <1t@t->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range along the border between Czechoslovakia and Poland, extend?!ing for about 64 km (40 miles): the highest range of the central Carpathians. Highest peak: Gerlachovka, 2663 m (8737 ft.). Also called: {High Tatra}.
tatter	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; compare Icelandic t*"oturr rag, Old English t@attec, Old High German z@ater rag
tatter	1.
	syl	tat+ter
	pron	<1t@t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become ragged or worn to shreds.
tatter	2.
	syl	tat+ter
	pron	<1t@t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a torn or ragged piece, esp. of material.
tatterdemalion	ety	C17: from #7tatter+ -demalion, of uncertain origin
tatterdemalion	0.a.
	syl	tat+ter+de+mal+ion
	pron	<2t@t*di1mAlj*n>, <-1m@l->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person dressed in ragged clothes.
tatterdemalion	0.b.
	syl	tat+ter+de+mal+ion
	pron	<2t@t*di1mAlj*n>, <-1m@l->
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tatterdemalion dress.
tattersall	ety	C19: after Tattersall's, a horse market in London founded by Richard Tattersall (died 1795), English horseman; the horse blankets at the market originally had this pattern
tattersall	0.a.
	syl	tat+ter+sall
	pron	<1t@t*2sc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric, sometimes brightly coloured, having stripes or bars in a checked or squared pattern.
tattersall	0.b.
	syl	tat+ter+sall
	pron	<1t@t*2sc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tattersall coat.
tatting	ety	C19: of unknown origin
tatting	1.
	syl	tat+ting
	pron	<1t@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an intricate type of lace made by looping a thread of cotton or linen by means of a hand shuttle.
tatting	2.
	syl	tat+ting
	pron	<1t@tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or work of producing this.
tattle	ety	C15 (in the sense: to stammer, hesitate): from Middle Dutch tatelen to prate, of imitative origin &- #!tat+tling+ly adv.
tattle	1.
	syl	tat+tle
	pron	<1t@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gossip about another's personal matters or secrets.
tattle	2.
	syl	tat+tle
	pron	<1t@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal by gossiping.
	exam	1	to tattle a person's secrets.
tattle	3.
	syl	tat+tle
	pron	<1t@tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk idly; chat.
tattle	4.
	syl	tat+tle
	pron	<1t@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of tattling.
tattle	5.
	syl	tat+tle
	pron	<1t@tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a scandalmonger or gossip.
tattler	1.
	syl	tat+tler
	pron	<1t@tl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tattles; gossip.
tattler	2.
	syl	tat+tler
	pron	<1t@tl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sandpipers of the genus such as ({Polynesian tattler}) , of Pacific coastal regions.
tattletale	1.
	syl	tat:tle+tale
	pron	<1t@tL2tAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a scandalmonger or gossip.
tattletale	2.
	syl	tat:tle+tale
	pron	<1t@tL2tAl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {telltale}.
tattoo	ety	C17: from Dutch taptoe, from the command tap toe&! turn off the taps&! from tap tap of a barrel+ toe to shut
tattoos	infl
	head	tattoo
	syl	tat+toos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tattoo	H1.1.
	syl	tat+too
	pron	<t@1tu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a signal by drum or bugle ordering the military to return to their quarters.
tattoo	H1.2.
	syl	tat+too
	pron	<t@1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a military display or pageant.
tattoo	H1.3.
	syl	tat+too
	pron	<t@1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar beating on a drum, etc.
tattoo	ety	C18: from Tahitian tatau 
tattoos	infl
	head	tattoo
	syl	tat+toos
	pos	vb.
tattooing	infl
	head	tattoo
	syl	tat+too+ing
	pos	vb.
tattooed	infl
	head	tattoo
	syl	tat+tooed.
	pos	vb.
tattoo	H2.1.
	syl	tat+too
	pron	<t@1tu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (pictures or designs) on (the skin) by pricking and staining with indelible colours.
tattoos	infl
	head	tattoo
	syl	tat+toos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tattoo	H2.2.
	syl	tat+too
	pron	<t@1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a design made by this process.
tattoo	H2.3.
	syl	tat+too
	pron	<t@1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of tattooing.
tattooer	sub
	head	tattoo
	or	tattooist
	syl	tat+1too+er
	pos	n.
tattooist	sub
	head	tattoo
	or	tattooer
	syl	tat+1too+ist
	pos	n.
tatty	ety	C16: of Scottish origin, probably related to Old English t@attec a tatter &- #!tat+ti+ness n.
tattier	infl
	head	tatty
	syl	tat+ti+er
	pos	adj.
tattiest	infl
	head	tatty
	syl	tat+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
tatty	0.
	syl	tat+ty
	pron	<1t@ti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	worn out, shabby, tawdry, or unkempt.
tatty-peelin	ety	from potato-peeling; sense development obscure
tatty-peelin	0.
	syl	tat:ty-peel:in
	pron	<1t@ti1pElin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Central Scot. dialect esp. of speech
	def	highfalutin, affected, or pretentious.
Art	infl
	head	Tatum
	syl	Art.
	pos	n.
Tatum	0.
	syl	Ta:tum
	pron	<1tAt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1910-56, U.S. jazz pianist.
tau	ety	C13: via Latin from Greek, of Semitic origin; see #7tav 
tau	0.
	syl	tau
	pron	<tc:>, <tau>
	pos	n.
	def	the 19th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GT or #Gt), a consonant, transliterated as
tau cross	0.
	syl	tau cross
	pos	n.
	def	a cross shaped like the Greek letter tau. Also called: {Saint Anthony's cross}.
taught	0.
	syl	taught
	pron	<tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {teach}.
taunt	ety	C16: from French phrase tant pour tant like for like, rejoinder
taunt	H1.1.
	syl	taunt
	pron	<tc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provoke or deride with mockery, contempt, or criticism.
taunt	H1.2.
	syl	taunt
	pron	<tc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tease; tantalize.
taunt	H1.3.
	syl	taunt
	pron	<tc:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a jeering remark.
taunt	H1.4.
	syl	taunt
	pron	<tc:nt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the object of mockery.
taunter	sub
	head	taunt
	syl	taunt+er
	pos	n.
tauntingly	sub
	head	taunt
	syl	taunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
taunt	ety	C15: of uncertain origin
taunt	H2.0.
	syl	taunt
	pron	<tc:nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Nautical. of the mast or masts of a sailing vessel
	def	unusually tall.
Taunton	0.
	syl	Taun+ton
	pron	<1tc:nt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW England, in Somerset: scene of Judge Jeffreys' @6Bloody Assize@9 (1685) after the Battle of Sedgemoor. Pop.: 37373 (1971).
taupe	ety	C20: from French, literally: mole, from Latin talpa 
taupe	0.a.
	syl	taupe
	pron	<t*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-grey colour.
taupe	0.b.
	syl	taupe
	pron	<t*up>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a taupe coat.
Lake	infl
	head	Taupo
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Taupo	0.
	syl	Tau+po
	pron	<1taup*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in New Zealand, on central North Island: the largest lake of New Zealand. Area: 616 sq. km (238 sq. miles).
Tauranga	0.
	syl	Tau+rang:a
	pron	<tau1r@G*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, on NE North Island on the Bay of Plenty: exports dairy produce, meat, and timber. Pop.: 28188 (1971).
taurine	ety	C17: from Latin taur*_inus, from taurus a bull
taurine	H1.0.
	syl	tau+rine
	pron	<1tc:rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a bull.
taurine	ety	C19: from #7tauro- (as in taurocholic acid)+#7-ine %2
taurine	H2.0.
	syl	tau+rine
	pron	<1tc:rEn>, <-rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a derivative of the amino acid, cysteine, obtained from the bile of animals; 2-aminoethane?!sulphonic acid. Formula: NH\2CH\2CH\2SO\3H.
tauro-	ety	from Latin taurus bull, Greek tauros 
tauromachy	ety	C19: Greek tauromakhia, from #7tauro- + makh*_e fight
tauromachy	0.
	syl	tau+rom:a+chy
	pron	<tc:1rom*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or act of bullfighting.
tauromachian	sub
	head	tauromachy
	syl	tau+ro+ma+chi:an
	pron	<2tc:r*1mAki*n>
	pos	adj.
Taurus	ety	C14: from Latin: bull
Tauri	infl
	head	Taurus
	syl	Tau+ri
	pron	<1tc:rI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Taurus	1.
	syl	Tau+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a zodiacal constellation in the N hemisphere lying close to Orion and between Aries and Gemini. It contains the star Aldebaran, the star clusters Hyades and Pleiades, and the Crab Nebula.
Taurus	2.a.
	syl	Tau+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Bull}. the second sign of the zodiac, symbol #####800820 , having a fixed earth classification and ruled by the planet Venus. The sun is in this sign between about April 20 and May 20.
Taurus	2.b.
	syl	Tau+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a person born when the sun is in this sign.
Taurus	3.
	syl	Tau+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	born under or characteristic of Taurus.
Taurus	xref
	syl	Tau+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (for senses 2b, 3): {Tau+re@.an} (#!t@$$:r$I$$n, t@$$:#!r$I$$n).
Taurus Mountains	0.
	syl	Tau+rus Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S Turkey, parallel to the Mediterranean coast: crossed by the Cilician Gates; continued in the northeast by the Anti-Taurus range. Highest peak: Kaldi Da*vg, 3734 m (12251 ft.).
taut	ety	C14 tought; probably related to Old English togian to #7{tow %1}
taut	1.
	syl	taut
	pron	<tc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	tightly stretched; tense.
taut	2.
	syl	taut
	pron	<tc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing nervous strain; stressed.
taut	3.
	syl	taut
	pron	<tc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	in good order; neat.
tautly	sub
	head	taut
	syl	taut+ly
	pos	adv.
tautness	sub
	head	taut
	syl	taut+ness
	pos	n.
tauten	0.
	syl	taut+en
	pron	<1tc:tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become taut or tense.
tauto-	ety	from Greek tauto, from to auto 
tautog	ety	C17: from Narragansett tautauog, plural of tautau sheepshead
tautog	0.
	syl	tau+tog
	pron	<tc:1tog>
	pos	n.
	def	a large dark-coloured wrasse, of the North American coast of the Atlantic Ocean: used as a food fish. Also called: {blackfish}.
tautologise	alt
	head	tautologize
	or	tautologize
	syl	tau+tol:o+gise
	pron	<tc:1tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
tautologize	0.
	or	tautologise
	syl	tau+tol:o+gize
	pron	<tc:1tol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express oneself tautologically. &- {tau+#!tol@.o+@!gist}
tautology	ety	C16: from Late Latin tautologia, from Greek, from tautologos 
tautologies	infl
	head	tautology
	syl	tau+tol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tautology	1.
	syl	tau+tol+o:gy
	pron	<tc:1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of words that merely repeat elements of the meaning already conveyed, as in the sentence in place of
tautology	2.
	syl	tau+tol+o:gy
	pron	<tc:1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a proposition that is always true whether its component terms are true or false, as in
tautological	sub
	head	tautology
	syl	tau+to+log:i+cal
	pron	<2tc:t%@1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
tautologic	sub
	head	tautology
	or	tautologous
	syl	tau+to+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
tautologous	sub
	head	tautology
	or	tautologic
	syl	tau+1tol:o+gous
	pos	adj.
tautologically	sub
	head	tautology
	or	tautologously
	syl	tau+to+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tautologously	sub
	head	tautology
	or	tautologically
	syl	tau+1tol:o+gous+ly
	pos	adv.
tautomer	0.
	syl	tau+to+mer
	pron	<1tc:t*m*>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two forms of a chemical compound that exhibits tautomerism.
tautomerism	ety	C19: from #7tauto -#7+isomerism 
tautomerism	0.
	syl	tau+tom+er+ism
	pron	<tc:1tom*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of certain chemical compounds to exist as a mixture of two interconvertible isomers in equilibrium. See also {keto-enol tautomerism}.
tautomeric	sub
	head	tautomerism
	syl	tau+to+mer+ic
	pron	<2tc:t*1merik>
	pos	adj.
tautonym	0.
	syl	tau+to+nym
	pron	<1tc:t*nim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic name in which the generic and specific components are the same, as in (black rat).
tautonymic	sub
	head	tautonym
	or	tautonymous
	syl	tau+to+1nym+ic
	pron	<tc:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
tautonymous	sub
	head	tautonym
	or	tautonymic
	syl	tau+ton:y+mous
	pron	<tc:1ton*m*s>
	pos	adj.
tautonymy	sub
	head	tautonym
	syl	tau+1ton:y+my
	pos	n.
tav	ety	from Hebrew: cross, mark
taw	alt
	head	tav
	or	tav
	syl	taw
	pron	<ta:v>, <ta:f>, Hebrew <tav>, <taf>
	pos	n.
tav	0.
	or	taw
	syl	tav
	pron	<ta:v>, <ta:f>, Hebrew <tav>, <taf>
	pos	n.
	def	the 23rd and last letter in the Hebrew alphabet (#####800821) , transliterated as or when final
Tavel	0.
	syl	Ta+vel
	pron	<ta:1vel>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine ros*'e wine produced in the Rh*^one valley near the small town of Tavel in S France.
tavern	ety	C13: from Old French taverne, from Latin taberna hut
tavern	1.
	syl	tav+ern
	pron	<1t@v*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {pub}.
tavern	2.
	syl	tav+ern
	pron	<1t@v*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a place licensed for the sale and consumption of alcoholic drink.
taverner	1.
	syl	tav+ern+er
	pron	<1t@v*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a keeper of a tavern.
taverner	2.
	syl	tav+ern+er
	pron	<1t@v*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a constant frequenter of taverns.
John	infl
	head	Taverner
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Taverner	0.
	syl	Tav:er:ner
	pron	<1t@v*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1495-1545, English composer, esp. of church music.
TAVR	0.
	syl	TAVR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Territorial and Army Volunteer Reserve.
taw	ety	C18: of unknown origin
taw	H1.1.
	syl	taw
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the line from which the players shoot in marbles.
taw	H1.2.
	syl	taw
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large marble used for shooting.
taw	H1.3.
	syl	taw
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a game of marbles.
taw	ety	Old English tawian; compare Old High German zouwen to prepare, Gothic taujan to make
taw	H2.1.
	syl	taw
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (skins) into white leather by treatment with mineral salts, such as alum and salt, rather than by normal tanning processes.
taw	H2.2.
	syl	taw
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	to flog; beat.
tawer	sub
	head	taw
	syl	taw+er
	pos	n.
tawdry	ety	C16 tawdry lace, shortened and altered from Seynt Audries lace, finery sold at the fair of St. Audrey (Etheldrida), 7th-century queen of Northumbria and patron saint of Ely, Cambridgeshire &- #!taw+dri+ly adv.
tawdrier	infl
	head	tawdry
	syl	taw+dri+er
	pos	adj.
tawdriest	infl
	head	tawdry
	syl	taw+dri+est.
	pos	adj.
tawdry	0.
	syl	taw+dry
	pron	<1tc:dri>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheap, showy, and of poor quality.
	exam	1	tawdry jewellery.
tawdriness	sub
	head	tawdry
	syl	taw+dri+ness
	pos	n.
R (ichard) H (enry) 	infl
	head	Tawney
	syl	R (ichard) H (enry) .
	pos	n.
Tawney	0.
	syl	Taw:ney
	pron	<1tc:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-1962, English economic historian, born in India. His chief works are (1920), (1926), and (1931).
tawny	ety	C14: from Old French tan*'e, from taner to #7tan 
tawney	alt
	head	tawny
	or	tawny
	syl	taw+ney
	pron	<1tc:ni>
	pos	n.
tawny	0.a.
	or	tawney
	syl	taw+ny
	pron	<1tc:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a light brown to brownish-orange colour.
tawny	0.b.
	or	tawney
	syl	taw+ny
	pron	<1tc:ni>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	tawny port.
tawniness	sub
	head	tawny
	syl	taw+ni+ness
	pos	n.
tawny owl	0.
	syl	taw+ny owl
	pos	n.
	def	a European owl, having a reddish-brown or grey plumage, black eyes, and a round head.
tawse	ety	C16: probably plural of obsolete taw strip of leather; see #7taw %2
taws	alt
	head	tawse
	or	tawse
	syl	taws
	pron	<tc:z>
tawse	1.
	or	taws
	syl	tawse
	pron	<tc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a leather strap having one end cut into thongs, used as an instrument of punishment by a schoolmaster.
tawse	2.
	or	taws
	syl	tawse
	pron	<tc:z>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to punish (someone) with or as if with a tawse; whip.
tax	ety	C13: from Old French taxer, from Latin tax*_are to appraise, from tangere to touch
tax	1.
	syl	tax
	pron	<t@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a compulsory financial contribution imposed by a government to raise revenue, levied on the income or property of persons or organizations, on the production costs or sales prices of goods and services, etc.
tax	2.
	syl	tax
	pron	<t@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy demand on something; strain.
	exam	1	a tax on our resources.
tax	3.
	syl	tax
	pron	<t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to levy a tax on (persons, companies, etc., or their incomes, etc.).
tax	4.
	syl	tax
	pron	<t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make heavy demands on; strain.
	exam	1	to tax one's intellect.
tax	5.
	syl	tax
	pron	<t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accuse, charge, or blame.
	exam	1	he was taxed with the crime.
tax	6.
	syl	tax
	pron	<t@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine (the amount legally chargeable or allowable to a party to a legal action), as by examining the solicitor's bill of costs.
	exam	1	to tax costs.
taxer	sub
	head	tax
	syl	tax+er
	pos	n.
taxingly	sub
	head	tax
	syl	tax+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
taxless	sub
	head	tax
	syl	tax+less
	pos	adj.
taxable	1.
	syl	tax+a:ble
	pron	<1t@ks*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being taxed; able to bear tax.
taxable	2.
	syl	tax+a:ble
	pron	<1t@ks*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to tax.
taxable	3.
	syl	tax+a:ble
	pron	<1t@ks*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (often pl.
	def	a person, income, property, etc., that is subject to tax.
taxability	sub
	head	taxable
	or	taxableness
	syl	tax+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
taxableness	sub
	head	taxable
	or	taxability
	syl	tax+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
taxably	sub
	head	taxable
	syl	tax+a:bly
	pos	adv.
taxaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin tax*_aceus, from Latin taxus a yew
taxaceous	0.
	syl	tax:a+ceous
	pron	<t@k1sAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of coniferous trees that includes the yews.
taxation	1.
	syl	tax:a+tion
	pron	<t@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or principle of levying taxes or the condition of being taxed.
taxation	2.a.
	syl	tax:a+tion
	pron	<t@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount assessed as tax.
taxation	2.b.
	syl	tax:a+tion
	pron	<t@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tax rate.
taxation	3.
	syl	tax:a+tion
	pron	<t@k1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	revenue from taxes.
taxational	sub
	head	taxation
	syl	tax:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
tax avoidance	0.
	syl	tax a:void+ance
	pos	n.
	def	reduction or minimization of tax liability by lawful methods. Compare {tax evasion}.
tax-deductible	0.
	syl	tax-de:duct+i:ble
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an expense, loss, etc.
	def	legally de?!ductible from income or wealth before tax assessment.
taxeme	ety	C20: from Greek taxis order, arrangement+#7-eme 
taxeme	0.
	syl	tax+eme
	pron	<1t@ksEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	any element of speech that may differentiate one utterance from another with a different meaning, such as the occurrence of a particular phoneme, the presence of a certain intonation, or a distinctive word order.
taxemic	sub
	head	taxeme
	syl	tax+1e:mic
	pos	adj.
tax evasion	0.
	syl	tax e:va+sion
	pos	n.
	def	reduction or minimization of tax liability by illegal methods. Compare {tax avoidance}.
tax-exempt	1.
	syl	tax-ex:empt
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	of an income or property
	def	exempt from taxation.
tax-exempt	2.
	syl	tax-ex:empt
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	of an asset
	def	earning income that is not subject to taxation.
tax haven	0.
	syl	tax ha+ven
	pos	n.
	def	a country or state having a lower rate of taxation than elsewhere.
taxi	ety	C20: shortened from taximeter cab 
taxis	infl
	head	taxi
	or	taxies
	syl	tax:is
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taxies	infl
	head	taxi
	or	taxis
	syl	tax:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taxi	1.
	syl	tax:i
	pron	<1t@ksi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cab, tax@.i+cab}. a car, usually fitted with a taximeter, that may be hired to carry passengers to any specified destination.
taxies	infl
	head	taxi
	or	taxying
	syl	tax:ies
	pos	vb.
taxiing	infl
	head	taxi
	or	taxied
	syl	tax:i+ing
	pos	vb.
taxying	infl
	head	taxi
	or	taxies
	syl	tax:y+ing
	pos	vb.
taxied	infl
	head	taxi
	or	taxiing
	syl	tax+ied.
	pos	vb.
taxi	2.
	syl	tax:i
	pron	<1t@ksi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to move along the ground under its own power, esp. before takeoff and after landing, or (of an aircraft) to move along the ground in this way.
taxi	3.
	syl	tax:i
	pron	<1t@ksi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to travel in a taxi.
taxidermy	ety	C19: from Greek taxis arrangement@T+ -dermy, from Greek derma skin
taxidermy	0.
	syl	tax:i+der+my
	pron	<1t@ksi2dR:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of preparing, stuffing, and mounting animal skins so that they have a lifelike appearance.
taxidermal	sub
	head	taxidermy
	or	taxidermic
	syl	tax:i+1der+mal
	pos	adj.
taxidermic	sub
	head	taxidermy
	or	taxidermal
	syl	tax:i+1der+mic
	pos	adj.
taxidermist	sub
	head	taxidermy
	syl	tax:i+2der+mist
	pos	n.
taximeter	ety	C19: from French taxim*`etre; see #7tax, -meter 
taximeter	0.
	syl	tax:i+me:ter
	pron	<1t@ksi2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meter fitted to a taxi to register the fare, based on the length of the journey.
taxiplane	0.
	syl	tax:i+plane
	pron	<1t@ksi2plAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an aircraft that is available for hire.
taxis	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek: arrangement, from tassein to place in order
taxis	1.
	syl	tax+is
	pron	<1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of a cell or microorganism in a particular direction in response to an external stimulus.
taxis	2.
	syl	tax+is
	pron	<1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	the repositioning of a displaced organ or part by manual manipulation only.
-taxis	ety	from New Latin, from Greek taxis order
-taxy	alt
	head	-taxis
	or	-taxis
	syl	-tax:y
	pos	n.
-taxis	0.
	or	-taxy
	syl	-tax:is
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-taxis	1.
	or	-taxy
	syl	-tax:is
	pos	n.
	def	indicating movement towards or away from a specified stimulus.
	exam	1	thermotaxis.
-taxis	2.
	or	-taxy
	syl	-tax:is
	pos	n.
	def	order or arrangement.
	exam	1	phyllotaxis.
-tactic	sub
	head	-taxis
	or	-taxic
	syl	-tac:tic
	pos	adj.
-taxic	sub
	head	-taxis
	or	-tactic
	syl	-tax:ic
	pos	adj.
taxi truck	0.
	syl	tax:i truck
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a truck with a driver that can be hired.
taxiway	0.
	syl	tax:i+way
	pron	<1t@ksi2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a marked path along which aircraft taxi to or from a runway, parking area, etc. Also called: {taxi strip, peritrack}.
taxon	ety	C20: back formation from #7taxonomy 
taxa	infl
	head	taxon
	syl	tax:a
	pron	<1t@ks*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
taxon	0.
	syl	tax+on
	pron	<1t@kson>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	any taxonomic group or rank.
taxonomy	ety	C19: from French taxonomie, from Greek taxis order+-#7nomy 
taxonomy	1.a.
	syl	tax+on:o+my
	pron	<t@k1son*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology concerned with the classification of organisms into groups based on similarities of structure, origin, etc.
taxonomy	1.b.
	syl	tax+on:o+my
	pron	<t@k1son*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of arranging organisms in this way.
taxonomy	2.
	syl	tax+on:o+my
	pron	<t@k1son*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the science or practice of classification.
taxonomic	sub
	head	taxonomy
	or	taxonomical
	syl	tax:o+nom+ic
	pron	<2t@ks*1nomik>
	pos	adj.
taxonomical	sub
	head	taxonomy
	or	taxonomic
	syl	tax:o+1nom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
taxonomically	sub
	head	taxonomy
	syl	tax:o+1nom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
taxonomist	sub
	head	taxonomy
	or	taxonomer
	syl	tax+1on:o+mist
	pos	n.
taxonomer	sub
	head	taxonomy
	or	taxonomist
	syl	tax+1on:o+mer
	pos	n.
taxpayer	0.
	syl	tax+pay:er
	pron	<1t@ks2pA*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or organization that pays taxes or is liable to taxation.
taxpaying	sub
	head	taxpayer
	syl	tax+2pay:ing
	pos	adj.
tax rate	0.
	syl	tax rate
	pos	n.
	def	the percentage of income, wealth, etc., assessed as payable in taxation.
tax return	0.
	syl	tax re+turn
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration of personal income made annually to the tax authorities and used as a basis for assessing an individual's liability for taxation.
tax shelter	0.
	syl	tax shel+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a form into which business or financial activities may be organized to minimize taxation.
-taxy	0.
	syl	-tax:y
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {-taxis}.
tay	0.
	syl	tay
	pron	<tA>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish dialect word for {tea}.
Firth of	1.
	head	Tay
	syl	Firth of.
	def	the estuary of the River Tay on the North Sea coast of Scotland. Length: 40 km (25 miles).
Tay	2.
	syl	Tay
	pron	<tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Scotland, flowing northeast through Loch Tay, then southeast to the Firth of Tay: the longest river in Scotland; noted for salmon-fishing. Length: 193 km (120 miles).
Loch	3.
	head	Tay
	syl	Loch.
	def	a lake in central Scotland, in Tayside Region. Length: 23 km (14 miles).
Brook	1.
	head	Taylor
	syl	Brook.
	def	1685-1731, English mathematician, who laid the foundations of differential calculus.
Elizabeth	2.
	head	Taylor
	syl	E:liz:a:beth.
	def	born 1932. U.S. film actress, born in England: films include (1960), (1966), and (1968).
Jeremy	3.
	head	Taylor
	syl	Jer:e:my.
	def	1613-67, English cleric, best known for his devotional manuals (1650) and (1651).
Zachary	4.
	head	Taylor
	syl	Zach:a:ry.
	def	1784-1850, 12th president of the U.S. (1849-50); hero of the Mexican War.
Taylor's series	ety	 f@' (a) (z - a) /1&! +
Taylor's series	ety	 f@" (a) (z - a) %2/2&! + &e. See also Maclaurin's series.
Taylor's series	ety	C18: named after B. T#7aylor 
Taylor's series	0.
	syl	Tay:lor's se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	an infinite sum giving the value of a function f in the neighbourhood of a point in terms of the derivatives of the function evaluated at Under certain conditions,@T the@T series@T has@T the@T form @T @T =@T @T +@T
Taymyr Peninsula	0.
	syl	Tay+myr Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<tI1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Taimyr Peninsula}.
tayra	ety	C19: from Tupi taira 
tayra	0.
	syl	tay+ra
	pron	<1tIr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large arboreal musteline mammal, of Central and South America, having a dark brown body and paler head.
Tayside Region	0.
	syl	Tay+side Re+gion
	pron	<1tA2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a local government region in E Scotland: formed in 1975 from Angus, Kinross and most of Perth. Administrative centre: Dundee. Pop.: 402180 (1976 est.). Area: 7511 sq. km (2900 sq. miles).
tazza	ety	C19: from Italian, probably from Arabic tassah bowl
tazza	0.
	syl	taz+za
	pron	<1t@ts*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine cup with a shallow bowl and a circular foot.
Tb	0.
	syl	Tb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	terbium.
tb	0.
	syl	t.b.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	trial balance.
tb	alt
	head	TB
	or	TB
	syl	t.b.
TB	1.
	or	tb
	syl	T.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	tuberculosis.
TB	2.
	or	tb
	syl	T.B.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	torpedo-boat.
T-bar	0.
	syl	T-bar
	pos	n.
	def	a T-shaped wrench for use with a socket.
Tbilisi	0.
	syl	Tbi+li+si
	pron	<dbi1lEsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Georgian SSR, on the Kura River: founded in 458 as capital of Georgia; taken by the Russians in 1801; university (1918). Pop.: 1006000 (1975 est.). Russian name: {Tiflis}.
T-bone steak	0.
	syl	T-bone steak
	pos	n.
	def	a large choice steak cut from the sirloin of beef, containing a T-shaped bone.
tbsp	alt
	head	tbs
	or	tbs
	syl	tbsp.
tbs	0.
	or	tbsp
	syl	tbs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	tablespoon(ful).
Tc	0.
	syl	Tc
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	technetium.
TC	0.
	syl	TC
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	on cars, etc.
	def	twin carburettors.
Tchad	0.
	syl	Tchad
	pron	<Cad>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Chad}.
Pyotr Ilyich	infl
	head	Tchaikovsky
	syl	Pyo:tr Il:yich
	pron	<1pjct%@r> <ilj1jiC>
	pos	n.
Tchaikovsky	0.
	syl	Tchai:kov:sky
	pron	<CI1kofski>, Russian <Cij1kcfskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-93, Russian composer. His works, which are noted for their expressive melodies, include the (the 1893), ballets, esp. (1876) and (1889), and operas, including (1879) and (1890), both based on works by Pushkin.
td	infl
	head	TD
	or	td
	syl	td
td	infl
	head	TD
	or	td
	syl	td.
TD	0.
	syl	TD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	touch down.
t distribution	0.
	syl	t dis+tri+bu+tion
	pos	n.
	def	short for {student's t distribution}.
te	ety	see #7gamut 
ti	alt
	head	te
	or	te
	syl	ti
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
te	0.
	or	ti
	syl	te
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	usage	Music. in tonic sol-fa
	def	the syllable used for the seventh note or subtonic of any scale.
Te	0.
	syl	Te
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	tellurium.
tea	ety	C17: from Chinese (Amoy) t'e, from Ancient Chinese d`a 
tea	1.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen shrub or small tree, of tropical and subtropical Asia, having toothed leathery leaves and white fragrant flowers: family
tea	2.a.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried shredded leaves of this shrub, used to make a beverage by infusion in boiling water.
tea	2.b.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	such a beverage, served hot or iced.
tea	2.c.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tea caddy;
	exam	2	tea urn.
tea	3.a.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants that are similar to or are used to make a tealike beverage.
tea	3.b.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	any such beverage.
tea	4.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {afternoon tea}.
tea	4.a.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a light meal eaten in midafternoon, usually consisting of tea and cakes, biscuits, or sandwiches.
tea	4.b.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tea table.
tea	5.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {high tea}. the main evening meal.
tea	6.
	syl	tea
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a slang word for {marijuana}.
tea bag	0.
	syl	tea bag
	pos	n.
	def	a small bag of paper or cloth containing tea leaves, infused in boiling water to make tea.
tea ball	0.
	syl	tea ball
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a perforated metal ball filled with tea leaves and put in boiling water to make tea.
teaberries	infl
	head	teaberry
	syl	tea+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teaberry	1.
	syl	tea+ber:ry
	pron	<1tEb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the berry of the wintergreen
teaberry	2.
	syl	tea+ber:ry
	pron	<1tEb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{wintergreen} (sense 1)}.
tea biscuit	0.
	syl	tea bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of various semi-sweet biscuits.
teacake	0.
	syl	tea+cake
	pron	<1tE2kAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a flat cake made from a yeast dough with raisins in it, usually eaten toasted and buttered.
teacart	0.
	syl	tea+cart
	pron	<1tE2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {tea trolley}.
teach	ety	Old English t*_@acan; related to t*_acen #7token, Old Frisian t*_eken, Old Saxon t*_ekan, Old High German zeihhan, Old Norse teikn sign
teaches	infl
	head	teach
	syl	teach+es
	pos	vb.
teaching	infl
	head	teach
	syl	teach+ing
	pos	vb.
taught	infl
	head	teach
	syl	taught.
	pos	vb.
teach	1.
	syl	teach
	pron	<tEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive; often foll. by how
	def	to help to learn; tell or show (how).
	exam	1	to teach someone to paint;
	exam	2	to teach someone how to paint.
teach	2.
	syl	teach
	pron	<tEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give instruction or lessons in (a subject) to (a person or animal).
	exam	1	to teach French;
	exam	2	to teach children;
	exam	3	she teaches.
teach	3.
	syl	teach
	pron	<tEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to cause to learn or understand.
	exam	1	experience taught him that he could not be a journalist.
teach	4.
	syl	teach
	pron	<tEC>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {teach (someone) a lesson}. to cause (someone) to suffer the unpleasant consequences of some action or behaviour.
teachable	sub
	head	teach
	syl	teach+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Edward	infl
	head	Teach
	syl	Ed:ward
	pos	n.
Teach	0.
	syl	Teach
	pron	<tEC>
	pos	n.
	def	known as died 1718, English pirate, active in the West Indies and on the Atlantic coast of North America.
teacher	1.
	syl	teach+er
	pron	<1tEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose occupation is teaching others, esp. children.
teacher	2.
	syl	teach+er
	pron	<1tEC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a personified concept that teaches.
	exam	1	nature is a good teacher.
teacherless	sub
	head	teacher
	syl	teach+er+less
	pos	adj.
teach-in	0.
	syl	teach-in
	pos	n.
	def	an informal conference, esp. on a topical subject, usually held at a university or college and involving a panel of visiting speakers, lecturers, students, etc.
teaching	1.
	syl	teach+ing
	pron	<1tECiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or profession of a teacher.
teaching	2.
	syl	teach+ing
	pron	<1tECiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something taught; precept.
teaching aid	0.
	syl	teach+ing aid
	pos	n.
	def	any device, object, or machine used by a teacher to clarify or enliven a subject.
teaching fellow	0.
	syl	teach+ing fel+low
	pos	n.
	def	a postgraduate student who is given tuition, accommodation, expenses, etc., in return for some teaching duties.
teaching fellowship	sub
	head	teaching fellow
	syl	teach+ing fel+low+ship
	pos	n.
teaching machine	0.
	syl	teach+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that presents information and questions to the user, registers the answers, and indicates whether these are correct or acceptable.
tea cosy	0.
	syl	tea co+sy
	pos	n.
	def	a covering for a teapot to keep the contents hot, often having holes for the handle and spout.
teacup	1.
	syl	tea+cup
	pron	<1tE2k^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a cup out of which tea may be drunk, larger than a coffee-cup.
teacup	2.
	syl	tea+cup
	pron	<1tE2k^p>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tea+cup+ful}. the amount a teacup will hold, about four fluid ounces.
teahouse	0.
	syl	tea+house
	pron	<1tE2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a restaurant, esp. in Japan or China, where tea and light refreshments are served.
teak	ety	C17: from Portuguese teca, from Malayalam t*_ekka 
teak	1.
	syl	teak
	pron	<tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large verbenaceous tree, of the East Indies, having white flowers and yielding a valuable wood.
teak	2.
	syl	teak
	pron	<tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard resinous yellowish-brown wood of this tree, used for furniture making, etc.
teak	3.
	syl	teak
	pron	<tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees or their wood.
teak	4.
	syl	teak
	pron	<tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brown or yellowish-brown colour.
teakettle	0.
	syl	tea+ket:tle
	pron	<1tE2ketL>
	pos	n.
	def	a kettle for boiling water to make tea.
teal	ety	C14: related to Middle Low German t*_elink, Middle Dutch t*_eling 
teals	infl
	head	teal
	or	teal
	syl	teals
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teal	infl
	or	teals
	syl	teal.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teal	1.
	syl	teal
	pron	<tEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small ducks, such as the Eurasian ({common teal}) that are related to the mallard and frequent ponds, lakes, and marshes.
teal	2.
	syl	teal
	pron	<tEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-blue colour.
tea leaf	1.
	syl	tea leaf
	pos	n.
	def	the dried leaf of the tea shrub, used to make tea.
tea leaf	2.
	syl	tea leaf
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	shredded parts of these leaves, esp. after infusion.
team	ety	Old English team offspring; related to Old Frisian t*_am bridle, Old Norse taumr chain yoking animals together, Old High German zoum bridle
team	1.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	a group of people organized to work together.
team	2.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	a group of players forming one of the sides in a sporting contest.
team	3.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	two or more animals working together to pull a vehicle or agricultural implement.
team	4.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	def	such animals and the vehicle.
	exam	1	the coachman riding his team.
team	5.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a flock, herd, or brood.
team	6.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	ancestry.
team	7.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make or cause to make a team.
	exam	1	he teamed George with Robert.
team	8.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to drag or transport in or by a team.
team	9.
	syl	team
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to drive a team.
tea-maker	0.
	syl	tea-mak:er
	pos	n.
	def	a spoon with a perforated cover used to infuse tea in a cup of boiling water. Also called (esp. Brit.): {infuser, tea egg}.
team-mate	0.
	syl	team-mate
	pos	n.
	def	a fellow member of a team.
team spirit	0.
	syl	team spir+it
	pos	n.
	def	willingness to cooperate as part of a team.
teamster	1.
	syl	team+ster
	pron	<1tEmst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a driver of a team of horses used for haulage.
teamster	2.
	syl	team+ster
	pron	<1tEmst*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the driver of a lorry.
team teaching	0.
	syl	team teach+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system whereby two or more teachers pool their skills, knowledge, etc., to teach combined classes.
teamwork	1.
	syl	team+work
	pron	<1tEm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the cooperative work done by a team.
teamwork	2.
	syl	team+work
	pron	<1tEm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to work efficiently as a team.
teapot	0.
	syl	tea+pot
	pron	<1tE2pot>
	pos	n.
	def	a container with a lid, spout, and handle, in which tea is made and from which it is served.
teapoy	ety	C19: from Hindi tip*_a*_i, from Sanskrit tri three+ p*_ada foot; compare Persian s*_ip@a three-legged stand
teapoy	1.
	syl	tea+poy
	pron	<1tEpci>
	pos	n.
	def	a small table or stand with a tripod base.
teapoy	2.
	syl	tea+poy
	pron	<1tEpci>
	pos	n.
	def	a tea caddy on such a table or stand.
tear	ety	Old English t*_ear, related to Old Frisian, Old Norse t*_ar, Old High German zahar, Greek dakri 
tear	H1.1.
	syl	tear
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drop of the secretion of the lacrimal glands. See {tears}.
tear	H1.2.
	syl	tear
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a falling drop.
	exam	1	a tear of amber.
tear	xref
	syl	tear
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {teardrop}.
tearless	sub
	head	tear
	syl	tear+less
	pos	adj.
tear	ety	Old English teran; related to Old Saxon terian, Gothic gatairan to destroy, Old High German zeran to destroy
tears	infl
	head	tear
	syl	tears
	pos	vb.
tearing	infl
	head	tear
	syl	tear+ing
	pos	vb.
tore	infl
	head	tear
	syl	tore
	pos	vb.
torn	infl
	head	tear
	syl	torn.
	pos	vb.
tear	H2.1.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (material, paper, etc.) to come apart or (of material, etc.) to come apart; rip.
tear	H2.2.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a hole or split) in (something).
	exam	1	to tear a hole in a dress.
tear	H2.3.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to hurry or rush.
	exam	1	to tear along the street.
tear	H2.4.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by away or from
	def	to remove or take by force.
tear	H2.5.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to cause pain, distress, or anguish (to).
	exam	1	it tore at my heartstrings to see the starving child.
tear one's hair	6.
	head	tear
	syl	tear one's hair.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be angry, frustrated, very worried, etc. {~}
tear	H2.7.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a hole, cut, or split.
tear	H2.8.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of tearing.
tear	H2.9.
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a great hurry; rush.
tear	xref
	syl	tear
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	def	See also {tear away, tear down, tear into, tear off, torn}.
tearable	sub
	head	tear
	syl	tear+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tearer	sub
	head	tear
	syl	tear+er
	pos	n.
tear away	1.
	syl	tear a:way
	pron	<te*>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to persuade (oneself or someone else) to leave.
	exam	1	I couldn't tear myself away from the television.
tearaway	infl
	head	tear away
	syl	tear+a:way.
	pos	n.
tear away	2.a.
	syl	tear a:way
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reckless impetuous person.
tear away	2.b.
	syl	tear a:way
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tearaway young man.
tear down	0.
	syl	tear down
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy or demolish.
	exam	1	to tear a wall down;
	exam	2	to tear down an argument.
tear duct	0.
	syl	tear duct
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {lacrimal duct}.
tearful	1.
	syl	tear+ful
	pron	<1ti*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	about to cry.
tearful	2.
	syl	tear+ful
	pron	<1ti*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	accompanying or in?!dicative of weeping.
	exam	1	a tearful expression.
tearful	3.
	syl	tear+ful
	pron	<1ti*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to pro?!duce tears; sad.
tearfully	sub
	head	tearful
	syl	tear+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
tearfulness	sub
	head	tearful
	syl	tear+ful+ness
	pos	n.
tear gas	0.
	syl	tear gas
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a number of gases or vapours that make the eyes smart and water, causing temporary blindness; usually dispersed from grenades and used in warfare and to control riots. Also called: {lacrimator}.
tearing	0.
	syl	tear+ing
	pron	<1te*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	violent or furious (esp. in the phrase {tearing hurry} or {rush) }.
tearingly	sub
	head	tearing
	syl	tear+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tear into	0.
	syl	tear in:to
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attack vigorously and damagingly.
tear-jerker	0.
	syl	tear-jerk:er
	pron	<1ti*2JR:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an excessively sentimental film, play, book, etc.
tear off	1.
	syl	tear off
	pron	<te*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate by tearing.
tear off	2.
	syl	tear off
	pron	<te*>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rush away; hurry.
tear off	3.
	syl	tear off
	pron	<te*>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce in a hurry; do quickly and carelessly.
	exam	1	to tear off a letter.
tear off a strip	4.
	head	tear off
	syl	tear off a strip.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to reprimand or rebuke forcibly.
tearoom	0.
	syl	tea+room
	pron	<1tE2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {teashop}.
tea rose	1.
	syl	tea rose
	pos	n.
	def	any of several varieties of hybrid rose that are derived from and have pink or yellow flowers with a scent resembling that of tea.
tea rose	2.a.
	syl	tea rose
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-pink colour.
tea rose	2.b.
	syl	tea rose
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	tea-rose walls.
tears	1.
	syl	tears
	pron	<ti*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the clear salty solution secreted by the lacrimal glands that lubricates and cleanses the surface of the eyeball and inner surface of the eyelids.
tears	2.
	syl	tears
	pron	<ti*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a state of intense frustration (esp. in the phrase {bored to tears) }.
in tears	3.
	head	tears
	syl	in tears.
	def	weeping.
without tears	4.
	head	tears
	syl	without tears.
	def	presented so as to be easily assimilated.
	exam	1	reading without tears.
tear sheet	0.
	syl	tear sheet
	pron	<te*>
	pos	n.
	def	a page in a newspaper or periodical that is cut or perforated so that it can be easily torn out.
tease	ety	Old English t*_@asan; related to Old High German zeisan to pick &- #!teas+er n. ?- #!teas+ing+ly adv.
tease	1.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to annoy (someone) by deliberately offering something with the intention of delaying or withdrawing the offer.
tease	2.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arouse sexual desire in (someone) with no intention of satisfying it.
tease	3.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to vex (someone) maliciously or playfully, esp. by ridicule.
tease	4.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate the fibres of; comb; card.
tease	5.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise the nap of (a fabric) with a teasel.
tease	6.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {backcomb}.
tease	7.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to loosen or pull apart (biological tissues, etc.) by delicate agitation or prodding with an instrument. {~}
tease	8.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	a person or thing that teases.
tease	9.
	syl	tease
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act of teasing.
teasel	ety	Old English t*_@asel; related to Old High German zeisala teasel, Norwegian t*_isl undergrowth, t*_isla to tear to bits; see #7tease 
teazel	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teazle
	syl	tea+zel
	pron	<1tEz*l>
	pos	n.
teazle	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teazel
	syl	tea+zle
	pron	<1tEz*l>
	pos	n.
teasel	1.
	syl	tea+sel
	pron	<1tEz*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various stout biennial plants of the genus of Eurasia and N Africa, having prickly leaves and prickly heads of yellow or purple flowers: family See also {fuller's teasel}.
teasel	2.a.
	syl	tea+sel
	pron	<1tEz*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the prickly dried flower head of the fuller's teasel, used for teasing.
teasel	2.b.
	syl	tea+sel
	pron	<1tEz*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any manufactured implement used for the same purpose.
teasels	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teasels
	syl	tea+sels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
teaselling	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teaseling
	syl	tea+sel+ling
	pos	vb.
teaselled	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teaseled
	syl	tea+selled
	pos	vb.
teaseling	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teaselling
	syl	tea+sel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
teaseled	infl
	head	teasel
	or	teaselled
	syl	tea+seled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
teasel	3.
	syl	tea+sel
	pron	<1tEz*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tease (a fabric).
teaseller	sub
	head	teasel
	syl	tea+sel+ler
	pos	n.
tea set	alt
	head	tea service
	or	tea service
	syl	tea set
	pos	n.
tea service	0.
	or	tea set
	syl	tea ser+vice
	pos	n.
	def	the china or pottery articles used in serving tea, including a teapot, cups, saucers, etc.
teashop	0.
	syl	tea+shop
	pron	<1tE2Sop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a restaurant where tea and light refreshments are served. Also called: {tearoom}.
teaspoon	1.
	syl	tea+spoon
	pron	<1tE2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small spoon used for stirring tea, eating certain desserts, etc.
teaspoon	2.
	syl	tea+spoon
	pron	<1tE2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tea+spoon+ful} (#!ti$:?!spu$:n@!f$ul). the amount contained in such a spoon.
teaspoon	3.
	syl	tea+spoon
	pron	<1tE2spu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of capacity used in cooking, medicine, etc., equal to about one fluid dram.
teat	ety	C13: from Old French tete, of Germanic origin; compare Old English titt, Middle High German zitze 
teat	1.a.
	syl	teat
	pron	<tEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the nipple of a mammary gland.
teat	1.b.
	syl	teat
	pron	<tEt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in cows, etc.
	def	any of the projections from the udder through which milk is discharged. See {nipple}.
teat	2.
	syl	teat
	pron	<tEt>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a teat in shape or function, such as the rubber mouthpiece of a feeding bottle.
cloth	alt
	head	tea towel
	or	tea towel
	syl	cloth
	pos	n.
tea towel	0.
	or	cloth
	syl	tea tow+el
	pos	n.
	def	a towel for drying dishes and kitchen utensils. U.S. name: {dishtowel}.
tea tree	0.
	syl	tea tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various myrtaceous trees of the genus of Australia and New Zealand, the leaves of which were formerly used to make tea.
tea trolley	0.
	syl	tea trol+ley
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a trolley from which tea is served.
tea wagon	0.
	syl	tea wag+on
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {tea trolley}.
Tebet	ety	C14: from Late Latin tebeth, from Hebrew t*_ebh*_eth 
Tevet	alt
	head	Tebet
	or	Tebet
	syl	Te+vet
	pron	<1tAv*s>, Hebrew <tA1vAt>
	pos	n.
Tebet	0.
	or	Tevet
	syl	Te+bet
	pron	<1tAv*s>, Hebrew <tA1vAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth month of the civil year and the tenth of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling in December and January.
tech	1.
	syl	tech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	technical.
tech	2.
	syl	tech.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	technology.
tech	3.
	syl	tech.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Informal.
	def	technical college.
technetium	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek tekhn*_etos manmade, from tekhnasthai to devise artificially, from tekhn*_e skill
technetium	0.
	syl	tech+ne+ti:um
	pron	<tek1nESi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery-grey metallic element, artificially produced by bombardment of molybdenum by deuterons: used to inhibit corrosion in steel. The radioisotope {technetium-99m}, with a half-life of six hours, is used in radiotherapy. Symbol: Tc; atomic no.: 43; half-life of most stable isotope, %9%7Tc: 2.6#M10%6 years; valency: 2,4,5,6, or 7; relative density: 11.5 (approx.); melting pt.: 2200?%C (approx.); boiling pt.: 5030?%C.
technic	ety	C17: from Latin technicus, from Greek tekhnikos, from tekhn*_e art, skill
technic	1.
	syl	tech+nic
	pron	<tek1nEk>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {technique}.
technic	2.
	syl	tech+nic
	pron	<1teknik>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {technics}.
technical	1.
	syl	tech+ni+cal
	pron	<1teknikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or specializing in industrial, practical, or mechanical arts and applied sciences.
	exam	1	a technical institute.
technical	2.
	syl	tech+ni+cal
	pron	<1teknikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	skilled in practical and mechanical arts rather than theoretical or abstract thinking.
technical	3.
	syl	tech+ni+cal
	pron	<1teknikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of a particular field of activity.
	exam	1	the technical jargon of linguistics.
technical	4.
	syl	tech+ni+cal
	pron	<1teknikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing by virtue of a strict application of the rules or a strict interpretation of the wording.
	exam	1	a technical loophole in the law;
	exam	2	a technical victory.
technical	5.
	syl	tech+ni+cal
	pron	<1teknikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, derived from, or showing technique.
	exam	1	technical brilliance.
technical	6.
	syl	tech+ni+cal
	pron	<1teknikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a financial market
	def	having prices determined by internal speculative or manipulative factors rather than by general or economic conditions.
technically	sub
	head	technical
	syl	tech+ni+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
technicalness	sub
	head	technical
	syl	tech+ni+cal+ness
	pos	n.
technical college	0.
	syl	tech+ni+cal col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an institution for further education that provides courses in technology, art, secretarial skills, agriculture, etc.
technicalities	infl
	head	technicality
	syl	tech+ni+cal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
technicality	1.
	syl	tech+ni+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2tekni1k@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty formal point arising from a strict interpretation of rules, etc..
	exam	1	the case was dismissed on a technicality.
technicality	2.
	syl	tech+ni+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2tekni1k@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being technical.
technicality	3.
	syl	tech+ni+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2tekni1k@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	technical methods and vocabulary.
technical knockout	0.
	syl	tech+ni+cal knock+out
	pos	n.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	a judgment of a knockout given when a boxer is in the referee's opinion too badly beaten to continue without risk of serious injury.
technical sergeant	0.
	syl	tech+ni+cal ser+geant
	pos	n.
	def	a noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Marine Corps or Air Force ranking immediately subordinate to a master sergeant.
technician	1.
	syl	tech+ni+cian
	pron	<tek1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in mechanical or industrial techniques or in a particular technical field.
technician	2.
	syl	tech+ni+cian
	pron	<tek1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed in a laboratory, technical college, or scientific establishment to do mechanical and practical work.
technician	3.
	syl	tech+ni+cian
	pron	<tek1niS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person having specific artistic or mechanical skill, esp. if lacking original flair or genius.
Technicolor	0.
	syl	Tech+ni+col+or
	pron	<1tekni2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	the process of producing colour film by means of superimposing synchro?!nized films of the same scene, each of which has a different colour filter, to obtain the desired mix of colour.
technics	0.
	syl	tech+nics
	pron	<1tekniks>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or theory of industry and industrial arts; technology.
technique	ety	C19: from French, from technique (adj.) #7technic 
technic	alt
	head	technique
	or	technique
	syl	tech+nic
	pos	n.
technique	1.
	or	technic
	syl	tech+nique
	pron	<tek1nEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a practical method, skill, or art applied to a particular task.
technique	2.
	or	technic
	syl	tech+nique
	pron	<tek1nEk>
	pos	n.
	def	proficiency in a practical or mechanical skill.
technique	3.
	or	technic
	syl	tech+nique
	pron	<tek1nEk>
	pos	n.
	def	special facility; knack.
	exam	1	he had the technique of turning everything to his advantage.
techno-	ety	from Greek tekhn*_e skill
techno-	0.
	syl	tech:no-
	exam	1	combining form.
techno-	1.
	syl	tech:no-
	def	craft or art.
	exam	1	technology;
	exam	2	technog?!raphy.
techno-	2.
	syl	tech:no-
	def	technological or technical.
	exam	1	technocracy.
technocracies	infl
	head	technocracy
	syl	tech+noc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
technocracy	1.
	syl	tech+noc+ra+cy
	pron	<tek1nokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a theory or system of society according to which government is controlled by scientists, engineers, and other experts.
technocracy	2.
	syl	tech+noc+ra+cy
	pron	<tek1nokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of such experts.
technocracy	3.
	syl	tech+noc+ra+cy
	pron	<tek1nokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a state considered to be governed or organized according to these principles.
technocrat	sub
	head	technocracy
	syl	tech+no+crat
	pron	<1tekn*2kr@t>
	pos	n.
technocratic	sub
	head	technocracy
	syl	tech+no+1crat+ic
	pos	adj.
technography	0.
	syl	tech+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<tek1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and description of the historical development of the arts and sciences in the context of their ethnic and geographical background.
technol	1.
	syl	technol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	technological.
technol	2.
	syl	technol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	technology.
technology	ety	C17: from Greek tekhnologia systematic treatment, from tekhn*_e art, skill &- tech+no+log@.i+cal (@!t$ekn$$#!l$Ad#f$Ik%@l) adj. &- #!tech+no+#!log@.i+cal+ly adv. &- tech+#!nol@.o+gist n.
technologies	infl
	head	technology
	syl	tech+nol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
technology	1.
	syl	tech+nol+o:gy
	pron	<tek1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of practical or mechanical sciences to industry or commerce.
technology	2.
	syl	tech+nol+o:gy
	pron	<tek1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the methods, theory, and practices governing such application.
	exam	1	a highly developed technology.
technology	3.
	syl	tech+nol+o:gy
	pron	<tek1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the total knowledge and skills available to any human society for industry, art, science, etc.
technostructure	0.
	syl	tech+no+struc+ture
	pron	<1tekn*u2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the people who control the technology of a society, such as professional administrators, experts in business management, etc.
techier	infl
	head	techy
	syl	tech:i+er
	pos	adj.
techiest	infl
	head	techy
	syl	tech:i+est.
	pos	adj.
techy	0.
	syl	tech:y
	pron	<1teCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {tetchy}.
techily	sub
	head	techy
	syl	tech:i+ly
	pos	adv.
techiness	sub
	head	techy
	syl	tech:i+ness
	pos	n.
tectonic	ety	C17: from Late Latin tectonicus, from Greek tektonikos belonging to carpentry, from tekt*_on a builder
tectonic	1.
	syl	tec+ton+ic
	pron	<tek1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to construction or building.
tectonic	2.a.
	syl	tec+ton+ic
	pron	<tek1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of landforms, rock masses, etc.
	def	resulting from distortion of the earth's crust due to forces within it.
tectonic	2.b.
	syl	tec+ton+ic
	pron	<tek1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of processes, movements, etc.
	def	occurring within the earth's crust and causing structural deformation.
tectonically	sub
	head	tectonic
	syl	tec+1ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tectonics	1.
	syl	tec+ton+ics
	pron	<tek1toniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the art and science of construction or building.
tectonics	2.
	syl	tec+ton+ics
	pron	<tek1toniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the study of the processes by which the earth's surface has attained its present structure. See also {plate tectonics}.
tectorial membrane	ety	C19: tectorial, from Latin tect*_orium a covering, from tegere to cover
tectorial membrane	0.
	syl	tec+tor+i:al mem+brane
	pron	<tek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the membrane in the inner ear that covers the organ of Corti.
tectrix	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin tector plasterer, from tegere to cover
tectrices	infl
	head	tectrix
	syl	tec+tri+ces
	pron	<1tektri2sEz>, <tek1trIsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tectrix	0.
	syl	tec+trix
	pron	<1tektriks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol. (usually pl.
	def	another name for {{covert} (sense 7)}.
tectricial	sub
	head	tectrix
	syl	tec+tri+cial
	pron	<tek1triS*l>
	pos	adj.
Tecumseh	0.
	syl	Te:cum:seh
	pron	<ti1k^ms*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1768-1813, American Indian chief of the Shawnee tribe. He attempted to unite western Indian tribes against the Whites, but was defeated at Tippecanoe (1811). He was killed while fighting for the British in the War of 1812.
ted	ety	C15: from Old Norse tethja; related to tad dung, Old High German zetten to spread
teds	infl
	head	ted
	syl	teds
	pos	vb.
tedding	infl
	head	ted
	syl	ted+ding
	pos	vb.
tedded	infl
	head	ted
	syl	ted+ded.
	pos	vb.
ted	H1.0.
	syl	ted
	pron	<ted>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shake out and loosen (hay), so as to dry it.
teddy boy	infl
	head	ted
	syl	teddy boy.
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for
tedder	1.
	syl	ted+der
	pron	<1ted*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine equipped with a series of small rotating forks for tedding hay.
tedder	2.
	syl	ted+der
	pron	<1ted*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who teds.
Arthur William	infl
	head	Tedder
	syl	Ar:thur Wil:liam
	pos	n.
Tedder	0.
	syl	Ted:der
	pron	<1ted*>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Tedder of Glenguin. 1890-1967, British marshal of the Royal Air Force; deputy commander under Eisenhower of the Allied Expeditionary Force (1944-45).
teddy bear	ety	C20: from Teddy, from Theodore, after Theodore R#7oosevelt, who was well known as a hunter of bears
teddy bear	0.
	syl	ted+dy bear
	pos	n.
	def	a stuffed toy bear made from soft or fluffy material. Often shortened to {teddy}.
teddy boy	ety	C20: from Teddy, from Edward, referring to the Edwardian dress
teddy boy	1.
	syl	ted+dy boy
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain, esp. in the mid-1950s
	def	one of a cult of youths who wore mock Edwardian fashions, such as tight narrow trousers, pointed shoes, and long sideboards.
teddy boy	2.
	syl	ted+dy boy
	pos	n.
	def	any tough or delinquent youth.
teddy girl	0.
	syl	ted+dy girl
	pos	n.
	def	a girl companion to a teddy boy.
Te Deum	ety	from the Latin canticle beginning T*_e Deum laud*_amus, literally: Thee, God, we praise
Te Deum	1.
	syl	Te De+um
	pron	<2tE> <1dE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Latin hymn in rhythmic prose, sung or recited at matins in the Roman Catholic Church and in English translation at morning prayer in the Church of England and used by both Churches as an expression of thanksgiving on special occasions.
Te Deum	2.
	syl	Te De+um
	pron	<2tE> <1dE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this hymn.
Te Deum	3.
	syl	Te De+um
	pron	<2tE> <1dE*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a service of thanksgiving in which the recital of this hymn forms a central part.
tedious	1.
	syl	te+di+ous
	pron	<1tEdi*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing fatigue or tedium; mo?!notonous.
tedious	2.
	syl	te+di+ous
	pron	<1tEdi*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	progressing very slowly.
tediously	sub
	head	tedious
	syl	te+di+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
tediousness	sub
	head	tedious
	syl	te+di+ous+ness
	pos	n.
tedium	ety	C17: from Latin taedium, from taed*_ere to weary
tedium	0.
	syl	te+di:um
	pron	<1tEdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being bored or the quality of being boring; monotony.
tee	H1.1.
	syl	tee
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe fitting in the form of a letter used to join three pipes.
tee	H1.2.
	syl	tee
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal section with a cross section in the form of a letter such as a rolled-steel joist.
tee	ety	C17 teaz, of unknown origin
tee	H2.1.
	syl	tee
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	Also called: {teeing ground}. an area, often slightly elevated, from which the first stroke of a hole is made.
tee	H2.2.
	syl	tee
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a support for a golf ball, usually a small wooden or plastic peg, used when teeing off or in long grass, etc.
tees	infl
	head	tee
	syl	tees
	pos	vb.
teeing	infl
	head	tee
	syl	tee+ing
	pos	vb.
teed	infl
	head	tee
	syl	teed.
	pos	vb.
tee	H2.3.
	syl	tee
	pron	<tE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	qual	Golf.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to position (the ball) ready for striking, on or as if on a tee. {~} See also {tee off}.
tee	ety	C18: perhaps from T-shaped marks, which may have originally been used in curling
tee	H3.1.
	syl	tee
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark used as a target in certain games such as curling and quoits.
to a tee	2.
	head	tee
	syl	to a tee.
	def	perfectly or exactly.
	exam	1	that dress suits you to a tee.
teem	ety	Old English t*_eman to produce offspring; related to West Saxon t*_ieman; see #7team 
teem	H1.1.
	syl	teem
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to be prolific or abundant (in); abound (in).
teem	H1.2.
	syl	teem
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to bring forth (young).
teemer	sub
	head	teem
	syl	teem+er
	pos	n.
teem	ety	C15 temen to empty, from Old Norse t@ema; related to Old English t*_om, Old High German zuom*_ig empty
teem	H2.1.
	syl	teem
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by down or with rain
	def	to pour in torrents.
	exam	1	it's teeming down.
teem	H2.2.
	syl	teem
	pron	<tEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pour or empty out.
teen	H1.0.
	syl	teen
	pron	<tEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another word for {teenage}.
teen	ety	Old English t*_eona; related to Old Saxon tiono, Old Frisian tiona injury
teen	H2.0.
	syl	teen
	pron	<tEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	affliction or woe.
teenage	1.
	syl	teen+age
	pron	<1tEn2AJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; prenominal
	def	of or relating to the time in a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive.
teenage	2.
	syl	teen+age
	pron	<1tEn2AJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	this period of time.
teenager	0.
	syl	teen+ag:er
	pron	<1tEn2AJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive.
teens	1.
	syl	teens
	pron	<tEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the years of a person's life between the ages of 13 and 19 inclusive.
teens	2.
	syl	teens
	pron	<tEnz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	all the numbers that end in
teeny	ety	C19: variant of #7tiny 
teenier	infl
	head	teeny
	syl	tee+ni+er
	pos	adj.
teeniest	infl
	head	teeny
	syl	tee+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
teeny	0.
	syl	tee+ny
	pron	<1tEni>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely small; tiny. Also: {tee@.ny-wee@.ny} (#!ti$:n$I#!wi$:n$I) {teen@.sy-ween@.sy} (#!ti$:nz$I #!wi$:nz$I).
teenybopper	ety	C20: teeny, from #7teenage+ -bopper see #7bop %1
teenybopper	0.
	syl	tee:ny+bop:per
	pron	<1tEni2bop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a young teenager, usually a girl, who avidly follows fashions in clothes and pop music.
tee off	1.
	syl	tee off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to strike (the ball) from a tee, as when starting a hole.
tee off	2.
	syl	tee off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to begin; start.
teepee	0.
	syl	tee+pee
	pron	<1tEpE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tepee}.
Tees	0.
	syl	Tees
	pron	<tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N England, rising in the N Pennines and flowing southeast and east to the North Sea at Middlesbrough. Length: 113 km (70 miles).
tee shirt	0.
	syl	tee shirt
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {T-shirt}.
Teesside	0.
	syl	Tees+side
	pron	<1tEz2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the industrial region around the lower Tees valley and estuary: a county borough, containing Middlesbrough, from 1968 to 1974.
teeter	ety	C19: from Middle English titeren, related to Old Norse titra to tremble, Old High German zittar*_on to shiver
teeter	1.
	syl	tee+ter
	pron	<1tEt*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move unsteadily; wobble.
teeter	2.
	syl	tee+ter
	pron	<1tEt*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	another word for {seesaw}.
teeth	1.
	syl	teeth
	pron	<tET>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {tooth}.
teeth	2.
	syl	teeth
	pron	<tET>
	pos	n.
	def	the most violent part.
	exam	1	the teeth of the gale.
teeth	3.
	syl	teeth
	pron	<tET>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to produce a desired effect.
	exam	1	that law has no teeth.
by the skin of one's teeth	4.
	head	teeth
	syl	by the skin of one's teeth.
	def	See {{skin} (sense 11)}.
get one's teeth into	5.
	head	teeth
	syl	get one's teeth into.
	def	to become engrossed in.
in the teeth of	6.
	head	teeth
	syl	in the teeth of.
	def	in direct opposition to; against.
	exam	1	in the teeth of violent criticism he went ahead with his plan.
to the teeth	7.
	head	teeth
	syl	to the teeth.
	def	to the greatest possible degree.
	exam	1	armed to the teeth.
show one's teeth	8.
	head	teeth
	syl	show one's teeth.
	def	to threaten, esp. in a defensive manner.
teethe	0.
	syl	teethe
	pron	<tE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cut one's baby (deciduous) teeth.
teething ring	0.
	syl	teeth+ing ring
	pos	n.
	def	a plastic, hard rubber, or bone ring on which babies may bite while teething.
teething troubles	0.
	syl	teeth+ing trou+bles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the difficulties or problems that arise during the initial stages of a project, enterprise, etc.
teetotal	ety	C19: allegedly coined in 1833 by Richard Turner, English advocate of total abstinence from alcoholic liquors; probably from #7total, with emphatic reduplication
teetotal	1.
	syl	tee+to+tal
	pron	<tE1t*utL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or practising abstinence from alcoholic drink.
teetotal	2.
	syl	tee+to+tal
	pron	<tE1t*utL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	complete.
teetotaller	sub
	head	teetotal
	syl	tee+1to+tal+ler
	pos	n.
teetotally	sub
	head	teetotal
	syl	tee+1to+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
teetotalism	sub
	head	teetotal
	syl	tee+1to+tal+ism
	pos	n.
teetotum	ety	C18: from T totum, from T initial inscribed on one of the faces+ totum the name of the toy, from Latin t*_otum the whole
teetotum	1.
	syl	tee+to+tum
	pron	<tE1t*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a spinning top bearing letters of the alphabet on its four sides.
teetotum	2.
	syl	tee+to+tum
	pron	<tE1t*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	such a top used as a die in gambling games.
tef	ety	C18: from Amharic t*_ef 
teff	alt
	head	tef
	or	tef
	syl	teff
	pron	<tef>
	pos	n.
tef	0.
	or	teff
	syl	tef
	pron	<tef>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual grass, of NE Africa, grown for its grain.
Teflon	0.
	syl	Tef+lon
	pron	<1teflon>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {polytetrafluoroethylene}.
teg	ety	C16: of unknown origin
teg	1.
	syl	teg
	pron	<teg>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-year-old sheep.
teg	2.
	syl	teg
	pron	<teg>
	pos	n.
	def	the fleece of a two-year-old sheep.
tegmen	ety	C19: from Latin: a cover, variant of tegimen, from tegere to cover
tegmina	infl
	head	tegmen
	syl	teg+mi+na
	pron	<-m*n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tegmen	1.
	syl	teg+men
	pron	<1tegm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the leathery forewings of the cockroach and related insects.
tegmen	2.
	syl	teg+men
	pron	<1tegm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the delicate inner covering of a seed.
tegmen	3.
	syl	teg+men
	pron	<1tegm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar covering or layer.
tegminal	sub
	head	tegmen
	syl	teg+mi+nal
	pos	adj.
Tegucigalpa	0.
	syl	Te+gu+ci+gal+pa
	pron	Spanish <tA2$Gusi1$Galpa>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Honduras, in the south on the Choluteca River: founded about 1579; university (1847). Pop.: 305387 (1974).
tegular	ety	C18: from Latin t*_egula a tile, from tegere to cover
tegular	1.
	syl	teg:u+lar
	pron	<1tegj*l*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a tile or tiles.
tegular	2.
	syl	teg:u+lar
	pron	<1tegj*l*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	overlapping like a series of tiles.
	exam	1	tegular scales.
tegularly	sub
	head	tegular
	syl	teg:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
tegument	ety	C15: from Latin tegumentum a covering, from tegere to cover
tegument	0.
	syl	teg:u+ment
	pron	<1tegjum*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {integument}.
tegumental	sub
	head	tegument
	or	tegumentary
	syl	teg:u+men+tal
	pron	<2tegju1mentL>
	pos	adj.
tegumentary	sub
	head	tegument
	or	tegumental
	syl	teg:u+1men+ta+ry
	pos	adj.
te-hee	ety	C14: of imitative origin
te-hee	1.
	syl	te-hee
	pron	<tE1hE>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of laughter, esp. when mocking.
te-hee	2.
	syl	te-hee
	pron	<tE1hE>
	pos	n.
	def	a chuckle.
te-hees	infl
	head	te-hee
	syl	te-hees
	pos	vb.
te-heeing	infl
	head	te-hee
	syl	te-hee:ing
	pos	vb.
te-heed	infl
	head	te-hee
	syl	te-heed.
	pos	vb.
te-hee	3.
	syl	te-hee
	pron	<tE1hE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to snigger or laugh, esp. derisively.
Teheran	0.
	syl	Te+he+ran
	pron	<te*1ra:n>, <-1r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Iran, at the foot of the Elburz Mountains: built on the site of the ancient capital Ray, destroyed by Mongols in 1220; became capital in the 1790s; three universities. Pop.: 4002000 (1973 est.).
Isthmus of	infl
	head	Tehuantepec
	syl	Isth+mus of.
	pos	n.
Tehuantepec	0.
	syl	Te+huan+te:pec
	pron	<t*1wa:nt*2pek>
	pos	n.
	def	the narrowest part of S Mexico, with the Bay of Campeche on the north coast and the {Gulf of Tehuantepec} (an inlet of the Pacific) on the south coast.
Teyde	alt
	head	Teide
	or	Teide
	syl	Tey+de
	pron	Spanish <1tADA>
	pos	n.
Pico de	infl
	head	Teide
	syl	Pi:co de
	pron	<1piko> <DA>
	pos	n.
Teide	0.
	or	Teyde
	syl	Tei+de
	pron	Spanish <1tADA>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic mountain in the Canary Islands, on Tenerife. Height: 3718 m (12166 ft.).
te igitur	0.
	syl	te ig:i+tur
	pron	Latin. <tA> <1iJitu*>, English <tA> <1igi2tu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the first prayer of the canon of the Mass, which begins
Pierre	infl
	head	Teilhard de Chardin
	syl	Pierre
	pron	<pje:r>
	pos	n.
Teilhard de Chardin	0.
	syl	Teil:hard de Char:din
	pron	French <tejar> <d*> <Sar1d*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1955, French Jesuit priest, palaeontologist, and philosopher. In (1938-40), he explored the mystery of man's evolution and cites his scientific findings as proof of the existence of God.
Tejo	0.
	syl	Te:jo
	pron	<1t*Zu>
	pos	n.
	def	the Portuguese name for the {Tagus}.
Te Kiri	infl
	head	Te Kanawa
	syl	Te Ki:ri
	pron	<1kiri>
	pos	n.
Te Kanawa	0.
	syl	Te Kan:a:wa
	pron	<tA> <1ka:n*w*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1947, New Zealand operatic soprano.
tektite	ety	C20: from Greek t*_ektos molten
tektite	0.
	syl	tek+tite
	pron	<1tektIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dark green to black glassy siliceous bodies that are thought to derive from meteorites.
tel	1.
	syl	tel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	telegram.
tel	2.
	syl	tel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	telegraph(ic).
tel	3.
	syl	tel.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	telephone.
tel-	0.
	syl	tel-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {tele-} and {telo-} before a vowel.
tela	ety	from New Latin, from Latin: a web
telae	infl
	head	tela
	syl	te:lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tela	0.
	syl	te:la
	pron	<1tEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any delicate tissue or weblike structure.
telesthesia	alt
	head	telaesthesia
	or	telaesthesia
	syl	tel+es+the+si:a
	pron	<1telEs1$TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
telaesthesia	0.
	or	telesthesia
	syl	tel+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<1telEs1$TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the alleged perception of events that are beyond the normal range of perceptual processes. Compare {telegnosis, clairvoyance}.
telaesthetic	sub
	head	telaesthesia
	or	telesthetic
	syl	tel+aes+thet+ic
	pron	<2telis1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
telesthetic	sub
	head	telaesthesia
	or	telaesthetic
	syl	tel+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2telis1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
telamon	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek, from tl*_enai to bear
telamones	infl
	head	telamon
	or	telamons
	syl	tel:a+mon:es
	pron	<-1m*uniz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
telamons	infl
	head	telamon
	or	telamones
	syl	tel:a+mons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
telamon	0.
	syl	tel:a+mon
	pron	<1tel*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a column in the form of a male figure, used to support an entablature. Also called: {atlas}. Compare {caryatid}.
Telanaipura	0.
	syl	Tel:a+nai+pu+ra
	pron	<2tel*nI1pu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Djambi}.
telangiectasis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Greek telos end+ angeion vessel+ ektasis dilation &- tel+an+gi+ec+tat+ic (t$I@!l@and#f$I$ek#!t@at$Ik) adj.
telangiectasia	alt
	head	telangiectasis
	or	telangiectasis
	syl	tel+an+gi+ec+ta+si:a
	pron	<ti2l@nJiek1tAzi*>
	pos	n.
telangiectases	infl
	head	telangiectasis
	syl	tel+an+gi+ec+ta+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
telangiectasis	0.
	or	telangiectasia
	syl	tel+an+gi+ec+ta+sis
	pron	<ti2l@nJi1ekt*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal dilation of the capillaries or terminal arteries producing blotched red spots, esp. on the face or thighs.
Telautograph	0.
	syl	Tel+au:to+graph
	pron	<tel1c:t*2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a telegraphic device for reproducing handwriting, drawings, etc., the movements of an electromagnetically controlled pen at one end being transmitted along a line to a similar pen at the receiving end.
Telautelautographic	sub
	head	Telautograph
	syl	Tel+au:tel+2au:to+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
Telautelautography	sub
	head	Telautograph
	syl	Tel+au:tel+au:tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2telc:1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
Tel Aviv	0.
	syl	Tel A:viv
	pron	<1tel> <*1vEv>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Israel, on the Mediterranean: the largest city and chief financial centre in Israel; incorporated the city of Jaffa in 1950; university (1953). Pop.: 357600 (1974 est.). Official name: {Tel A@.viv-Jaf@.fa} (#!t$el $$#!vi$:v #!d#f@af$$).
tele-	ety	from Greek tele far
tele-	1.
	syl	tel:e-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	at or over a distance; distant.
	exam	1	telescope;
	exam	2	telegony;
	exam	3	telekinesis;
	exam	4	telemeter.
tele-	2.
	syl	tel:e-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	television.
	exam	1	telecast.
telecasts	infl
	head	telecast
	syl	tel:e+casts
	pos	vb.
telecasting	infl
	head	telecast
	syl	tel:e+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
telecast	infl
	or	telecasted
	syl	tel:e+cast
	pos	vb.
telecasted	infl
	head	telecast
	or	telecast
	syl	tel:e+cast+ed.
	pos	vb.
telecast	1.
	syl	tel:e+cast
	pron	<1tel*2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to broadcast (a programme) by television.
telecast	2.
	syl	tel:e+cast
	pron	<1tel*2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a television broadcast.
telecaster	sub
	head	telecast
	syl	tel:e+2cast+er
	pos	n.
telecomm	0.
	syl	telecomm.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	telecommunication(s).
telecommunication	0.
	syl	tel:e+com+mu+ni+ca+tion
	pron	<2telik*2mju:ni1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the telegraphic or telephonic communication of audio or video information over a distance by means of radio waves, optical signals, etc., or along a transmission line.
telecommunications	0.
	syl	tel:e+com+mu+ni+ca+tions
	pron	<2telik*2mju:ni1kAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	func?!tioning as; sing.
	def	the science and technology of communications by telephony, radio, television, etc.
teledu	ety	C19: from Malay
teledu	0.
	syl	tel+e:du
	pron	<1teli2du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a badger, of SE Asia and Indonesia, having dark brown hair with a white stripe along the back and producing a fetid secretion from the anal glands when attacked.
teleg	1.
	syl	teleg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	telegram.
teleg	2.
	syl	teleg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	telegraph(ic).
teleg	3.
	syl	teleg.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	telegraphy.
telega	ety	C16: from Russian
telega	0.
	syl	te+le+ga
	pron	<te1lAg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rough four-wheeled cart used in Russia.
telegenic	ety	C20: from #7tele (#7vision) #7+ (#7photo) #7genic 
telegenic	0.
	syl	tel:e+gen+ic
	pron	<2teli1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing a pleasant television image.
tele genically	sub
	head	telegenic
	syl	tel:e+1 gen:i+cal+ly
	pos	adj.
telegnosis	ety	C20: from #7tele -#7+ -gnosis, from Greek gn*_osis knowledge
telegnosis	0.
	syl	tel+eg+no+sis
	pron	<2tel*1n*usis>, <2tel*g->
	pos	n.
	def	knowledge about distant events alleged to have been obtained without the use of any normal sensory mechanism. Compare {clairvoyance}.
telegnostic	sub
	head	telegnosis
	syl	tel+eg+nos+tic
	pron	<2tel*1nostik>, <2tel*g->
	pos	adj.
Telegonus	0.
	syl	Te:leg:o:nus
	pron	<t*1leg*n*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Odysseus and Circe, who sought his father and mistakenly killed him, later marrying Odysseus' widow Penelope.
telegony	0.
	syl	te+leg:o+ny
	pron	<ti1leg*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the supposed influence of a previous sire on offspring borne by a female to other sires.
telegonic	sub
	head	telegony
	or	telegonous
	syl	tel+e:gon+ic
	pron	<2tel*1gonik>
	pos	adj.
telegonous	sub
	head	telegony
	or	telegonic
	syl	te+1leg:o+nous
	pos	adj.
telegram	0.
	syl	tel:e+gram
	pron	<1tel*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a communication transmitted by telegraph. See also {letter telegram, {cable} (sense 5)}.
telegrammic	sub
	head	telegram
	or	telegrammatic
	syl	tel:e+1gram+mic
	pron	<2tel*gr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
telegrammatic	sub
	head	telegram
	or	telegrammic
	syl	tel:e+gram+mat+ic
	pron	<2tel*gr*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
telegraph	1.a.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, system, or process by which information can be transmitted over a distance, esp. using radio signals or coded electrical signals sent along a transmission line connected to a transmitting and a receiving instrument.
telegraph	1.b.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	telegraph pole.
telegraph	2.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a message transmitted by such a device, system, or process; telegram.
telegraph	3.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send a telegram to (a person or place); wire.
telegraph	4.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transmit or send by telegraph.
telegraph	5.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Boxing, informal.
	def	to prepare to deliver a punch so obviously that one's opponent has ample time to avoid it.
telegraph	6.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give advance notice of (anything), esp. unintentionally.
telegraph	7.
	syl	tel:e+graph
	pron	<1teli2gr@f>, <-2gra:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Canadian informal.
	def	to cast (votes) illegally by impersonating registered voters.
telegrapher	sub
	head	telegraph
	or	telegraphist
	syl	te+leg+ra+pher
	pron	<t*1legr*f*>
	pos	n.
telegraphist	sub
	head	telegraph
	or	telegrapher
	syl	te+1leg+ra+phist
	pos	n.
telegraphic	1.
	syl	tel:e+graph+ic
	pron	<2teli1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in or transmitted by telegraphy.
telegraphic	2.
	syl	tel:e+graph+ic
	pron	<2teli1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a telegraph.
telegraphic	3.
	syl	tel:e+graph+ic
	pron	<2teli1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a concise style; clipped.
	exam	1	telegraphic speech.
telegraphically	sub
	head	telegraphic
	syl	tel:e+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
telegraph plant	0.
	syl	tel:e+graph plant
	pos	n.
	def	a small tropical Asian leguminous shrub, having small leaflets that turn in various directions during the day and droop at night.
telegraphy	1.
	syl	te+leg+ra+phy
	pron	<ti1legr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of telecommunications involving any process providing reproduction at a distance of written, printed, or pictorial matter. See also {{facsimile} (sense 2)}.
telegraphy	2.
	syl	te+leg+ra+phy
	pron	<ti1legr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the skill or process of operating a telegraph.
Telegu	0.
	syl	Tel+e:gu
	pron	<1tel*gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Telugu}.
telekinesis	1.
	syl	tel:e+ki+ne+sis
	pron	<2telikI1nEsis>, <-ki->
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of a body caused by thought or willpower without the application of a physical force.
telekinesis	2.
	syl	tel:e+ki+ne+sis
	pron	<2telikI1nEsis>, <-ki->
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to cause such movement.
telekinetic	sub
	head	telekinesis
	syl	tel:e+ki+net+ic
	pron	<2teliki1netik>
	pos	adj.
Telemachus	0.
	syl	Te+lem:a+chus
	pron	<t*1lem*k*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Odysseus and Penelope, who helped his father slay his mother's suitors.
Georg Philipp	infl
	head	Telemann
	syl	Ge:org Phi:lipp
	pron	<1gA:crk> <1fElip>
	pos	n.
Telemann	0.
	syl	Te:le:mann
	pron	German <1tA:l*2man>
	pos	n.
	def	1681-1767, German composer, noted for his prolific output.
telemark	ety	C20: named after Telemark, county in Norway
telemark	1.
	syl	tel+e:mark
	pron	<1teli2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a turn in which one ski is placed far forward of the other and turned gradually inwards.
telemark	2.
	syl	tel+e:mark
	pron	<1teli2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a step in ballroom dancing involving a heel pivot.
telemeter	1.
	syl	te+lem+e:ter
	pron	<ti1lemit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for recording or measuring a distant event and transmitting the data to a receiver or observer.
telemeter	2.
	syl	te+lem+e:ter
	pron	<ti1lemit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device or apparatus used to measure a distance without directly comparing it with a measuring rod, etc., esp. one that depends on the measurement of angles.
telemeter	3.
	syl	te+lem+e:ter
	pron	<ti1lemit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain and transmit (data) from a distant source, esp. from a spacecraft.
telemetric	sub
	head	telemeter
	or	telemetrical
	syl	tel:e+met+ric
	pron	<2teli1metrik>
	pos	adj.
telemetrical	sub
	head	telemeter
	or	telemetric
	syl	2tel:e+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
telemetrically	sub
	head	telemeter
	syl	2tel:e+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
telemetry	1.
	syl	te+lem+e:try
	pron	<ti1lemitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of radio waves, telephone lines, etc., to transmit the readings of measuring instruments to a device on which the readings can be indicated or recorded. See also {radiotelemetry}.
telemetry	2.
	syl	te+lem+e:try
	pron	<ti1lemitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the measurement of linear distance using a tellurometer.
telencephalon	0.
	syl	tel+en+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2telen1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	def	the cerebrum together with related parts of the hypothalamus and the third ventricle.
telencephalic	sub
	head	telencephalon
	syl	tel+en+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2telensi1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
teleology	ety	C18: from New Latin teleologia, from Greek telos end+-#7logy 
teleology	1.a.
	syl	tel:e+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2teli1ol*Ji>, <2tEli->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the evidence of design or purpose in nature.
teleology	1.b.
	syl	tel:e+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2teli1ol*Ji>, <2tEli->
	pos	n.
	def	the ultimate purpose of things, esp. natural processes.
teleology	1.c.
	syl	tel:e+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2teli1ol*Ji>, <2tEli->
	pos	n.
	def	the belief that final causes exist.
teleology	2.
	syl	tel:e+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2teli1ol*Ji>, <2tEli->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the belief that natural phenomena have a predetermined purpose and are not determined by mechanical laws.
teleological	sub
	head	teleology
	or	teleologic
	syl	tel:e:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2teli*1loJikL>, <2tEli->
	pos	adj.
teleologic	sub
	head	teleology
	or	teleological
	syl	tel:e:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
teleologically	sub
	head	teleology
	syl	tel:e:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
teleologism	sub
	head	teleology
	syl	tel:e+1ol:o+gism
	pos	n.
teleologist	sub
	head	teleology
	syl	tel:e+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
teleost	ety	C19: from New Latin teleoste*_i (pl.) creatures having complete skeletons, from Greek teleos complete+ osteon bone
teleost	1.
	syl	tel+e:ost
	pron	<1teli2ost>, <1tEli->
	pos	n.
	def	any bony fish of the subclass having rayed fins and a swim bladder: the group contains most of the bony fishes, including the herrings, carps, eels, cod, perches, etc.
teleost	2.
	syl	tel+e:ost
	pron	<1teli2ost>, <1tEli->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
telepathise	alt
	head	telepathize
	or	telepathize
	syl	te+lep:a+thise
	pron	<ti1lep*2$TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
telepathize	0.
	or	telepathise
	syl	te+lep:a+thize
	pron	<ti1lep*2$TIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to practise telepathy.
telepathy	0.
	syl	te+lep:a+thy
	pron	<ti1lep*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the communication between people of thoughts, feelings, desires, etc., involving mechanisms that cannot be understood in terms of known scientific laws. Also called: {thought transference}. Compare {telegnosis, clairvoyance}.
telepathic	sub
	head	telepathy
	syl	tel:e+path+ic
	pron	<2teli1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
telepathically	sub
	head	telepathy
	syl	tel:e+1path:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
telephone	1.a.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {telephone set}. an electrical device for transmitting speech, consisting of a microphone and receiver mounted on a handset.
telephone	1.b.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a telephone receiver.
telephone	2.a.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a worldwide system of communications using telephones. The microphone in one telephone converts sound waves into electrical oscillations that are transmitted along a telephone wire or by radio to one or more distant sets, the receivers of which reconvert the incoming signal into the original sound.
telephone	2.b.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a telephone exchange;
	exam	2	a telephone call.
telephone	3.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	See {telephone box. ~}
telephone	4.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	to call or talk to (a person) by telephone.
telephone	5.
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	to transmit (a recorded message, radio or television programme, or other information) by telephone, using special transmitting and receiving equipment.
telephone	xref
	syl	tel:e+phone
	pron	<1teli2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {phone}.
telephoner	sub
	head	telephone
	syl	tel:e+2phon+er
	pos	n.
telephone box	0.
	syl	tel:e+phone box
	pos	n.
	def	a soundproof enclosure from which a paid telephone call can be made. Also called: {telephone kiosk, telephone booth}.
telephone directory	0.
	syl	tel:e+phone di+rec+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	a book listing the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of subscribers in a particu?!lar area.
telephone number	0.
	syl	tel:e+phone num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a set of figures identifying the telephone of a particular subscriber, and used in making connections to that telephone.
telephonist	0.
	syl	te+leph:o+nist
	pron	<ti1lef*nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person who operates a telephone switchboard. Also called (esp. U.S.): {telephone operator}.
telephony	0.
	syl	te+leph:o+ny
	pron	<ti1lef*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of telecommunications for the transmission of speech or other sounds.
telephotography	0.
	syl	tel:e+pho+tog+ra+phy
	pron	<2telif*1togr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or tech?!nique of photographing distant objects using a telephoto lens.
telephotographic	sub
	head	telephotography
	syl	tel:e+pho:to+graph+ic
	pron	<2teli2f*ut*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
telephoto lens	0.
	syl	tel:e+pho:to lens
	pron	<1teli2f*ut*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a lens system that can be attached to a camera to increase the effective focal length of the camera lens and thus produce a magnified image of a distant object. See also {zoom lens}.
teleplay	0.
	syl	tel:e+play
	pron	<1teli2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	a play specially written or produced for television.
teleprinter	1.
	syl	tel:e+print+er
	pron	<1teli2print*>
	pos	n.
	def	a telegraph apparatus consist?!ing of a keyboard transmitter, which converts a typed message into coded pulses for transmission along a wire or cable, and a printing receiver, which converts incoming signals and prints out the message. U.S. name: {teletypewriter}. See also {telex, radioteletype}.
teleprinter	2.
	syl	tel:e+print+er
	pron	<1teli2print*>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of such devices, widely used for communicating information, etc.
teleprinter	3.
	syl	tel:e+print+er
	pron	<1teli2print*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device used for direct input/output of data into a computer at a distant location.
Teleran	ety	C20: from Tele (vision) R (adar) A (ir) N (avigation)  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** N (avigation)  ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
Teleran	0.
	syl	Tel:e+ran
	pron	<1tel*2r@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an electronic navigational aid in which the image of a ground-based radar system is televised to aircraft in flight so that a pilot can see the position of his aircraft in relation to others.
telescope	ety	C17: from Italian telescopio (Galileo) or New Latin telescopium, literally: far-seeing instrument; see #7tele -, -#7scope 
telescope	1.
	syl	tel:e+scope
	pron	<1teli2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument for making distant objects appear closer by use of a combination of lenses ({refracting telescope}) or lenses and curved mirrors ({reflecting telescope) }. See also {terrestrial telescope, astronomical tele?!scope, Cassegrainian telescope, Galilean telescope, Newtonian telescope}.
telescope	2.
	syl	tel:e+scope
	pron	<1teli2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument, such as a radio telescope, for collecting, focusing, and detecting electromagnetic radiation from space.
telescope	3.
	syl	tel:e+scope
	pron	<1teli2sk*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to crush together or be crushed together, as in a collision.
	exam	1	the front of the car was telescoped by the impact.
telescope	4.
	syl	tel:e+scope
	pron	<1teli2sk*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fit together like a set of cylinders that slide into one another, thus allowing extension and shortening.
telescope	5.
	syl	tel:e+scope
	pron	<1teli2sk*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become smaller or shorter.
	exam	1	the novel was telescoped into a short play.
telescopic	1.
	syl	tel:e+scop+ic
	pron	<2teli1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tele?!scope.
telescopic	2.
	syl	tel:e+scop+ic
	pron	<2teli1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	seen through or obtained by means of a telescope.
telescopic	3.
	syl	tel:e+scop+ic
	pron	<2teli1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	visible only with the aid of a telescope.
telescopic	4.
	syl	tel:e+scop+ic
	pron	<2teli1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to see far.
telescopic	5.
	syl	tel:e+scop+ic
	pron	<2teli1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or consisting of parts that telescope.
	exam	1	a telescopic umbrella.
telescopically	sub
	head	telescopic
	syl	tel:e+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
telescopic sight	0.
	syl	tel:e+scop+ic sight
	pos	n.
	def	a telescope mounted on a rifle, etc., used for sighting.
Telescopium	ety	New Latin; see #7telescope 
Telescopii	infl
	head	Telescopium
	syl	Tel:e+sco+pi:i
	pron	<2teli1sk*upi2I>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Telescopium	0.
	syl	Tel:e+sco+pi:um
	pron	<2teli1sk*upi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an inconspicuous constellation in the S hemisphere, close to Sagittarius and Ara.
telescopy	0.
	syl	te+les+co+py
	pron	<ti1lesk*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy concerned with the use and design of telescopes.
telescript	0.
	syl	tel:e+script
	pron	<1teli2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	a script either written or adapted for use in television.
telesis	ety	C19: from Greek: event, from telein to fulfil, from telos end
telesis	0.
	syl	tel:e+sis
	pron	<1telisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the purposeful use of natural and social processes to obtain specific social goals.
telespectroscope	0.
	syl	tel:e+spec+tro+scope
	pron	<2teli1spektr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of a telescope and a spectroscope, used for spectroscopic analysis of radiation from stars and other celestial bodies.
telestereoscope	0.
	syl	tel:e+ste+re:o+scope
	pron	<2teli1sti*ri*2sk*up>, <-1steri->
	pos	n.
	def	an optical instrument for obtaining stereoscopic images of distant objects.
telesthesia	0.
	syl	tel+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2telEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {telaesthesia}.
telesthetic	sub
	head	telesthesia
	syl	tel+es+thet+ic
	pron	<2telEs1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
telestich	ety	C17: from Greek telos end+#7stich 
telestich	0.
	syl	te+les+tich
	pron	<t*1lestik>, <1teli2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a short poem in which the last letters of each successive line form a word.
telethon	ety	C20: from #7tele -#7+marathon 
telethon	0.
	syl	tel:e+thon
	pron	<1tel*2Ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a lengthy television programme to raise charity funds, etc.
teletranscription	0.
	syl	tel:e+tran+scrip+tion
	pron	<2telitr@n1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transcription of a television programme by means of a video tape, etc.
teletube	0.
	syl	tel:e+tube
	pron	<1teli2tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {television tube}.
Teletype	1.
	syl	Tel:e+type
	pron	<1teli2tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of teleprinter.
Teletype	2.
	syl	Tel:e+type
	pron	<1teli2tIp>
	pos	n.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	a network of such devices, used for communicating messages, information, etc.
Teletype	3.
	syl	Tel:e+type
	pron	<1teli2tIp>
	pos	vb.
	usage	some?!times not cap.
	def	to transmit (a message) by Teletype.
Teletypesetter	0.
	syl	Tel:e+type+set+ter
	pron	<2teli1tIp2set*>, <1teli2tIp->
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark, printing.
	def	a keyboard device whose output can either be punched tape, which can be used directly to operate a line-casting machine, or be transmitted by cable or wire to operate such a machine indirectly.
Teletypesetteletypesetting	sub
	head	Teletypesetter
	syl	Tel:e+type+set+tel:e+1type+2set+ting
	pos	n.
teletypewriter	0.
	syl	tel:e+type+writ+er
	pron	<2teli1tIp2rIt*>, <1teli2tIp->
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {teleprinter}.
teleutospore	ety	C19: from Greek teleut*_e, from telos end+#7spore 
teleutospore	0.
	syl	te+leu+to+spore
	pron	<t*1lu:t*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {teliospore}.
teleutosporic	sub
	head	teleutospore
	syl	te+2leu+to+1spor+ic
	pos	adj.
televise	1.
	syl	tel:e+vise
	pron	<1teli2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put (a programme) on television.
televise	2.
	syl	tel:e+vise
	pron	<1teli2vIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transmit (a programme, signal, etc.) by television.
television	1.
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion
	pron	<1teli2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the system or process of producing on a distant screen a series of transient visible images, usually with an accompanying sound signal. Electrical signals, converted from optical images by a camera tube, are transmitted by UHF or VHF radio waves or by cable ({closed circuit television}) and reconverted into optical images by means of a television tube inside a television set.
television	2.
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion
	pron	<1teli2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {television set}. a device designed to receive and convert incoming electrical signals into a series of visible images on a screen together with accompanying sound.
television	3.
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion
	pron	<1teli2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the content, etc., of television programmes.
television	4.
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion
	pron	<1teli2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the occupation or profession con?!cerned with any aspect of the broadcasting of television pro?!grammes.
	exam	1	he's in television.
television	5.
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion
	pron	<1teli2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or used in the transmission or reception of video and audio UHF or VHF radio signals.
	exam	1	a television transmitter.
television	xref
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion
	pron	<1teli2viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {TV}.
televisional	sub
	head	television
	syl	tel:e+1vi+sion+al
	pos	adj.
televisionally	sub
	head	television
	syl	tel:e+1vi+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
televisionary	sub
	head	television
	syl	tel:e+1vi+sion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
television tube	0.
	syl	tel:e+vi+sion tube
	pos	n.
	def	a cathode-ray tube designed for the reproduction of television pictures. Sometimes shortened to {tube, teletube}. Also called: {picture tube}.
telewriter	0.
	syl	tel:e+writ+er
	pron	<1teli2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a telegraphic device for reproducing handwriting by converting the manually controlled movements of a pen into signals that, after transmission, control the movements of a similar pen.
telex	ety	C20: from tel (eprinter) ex (change) 
telex	1.
	syl	tel+ex
	pron	<1teleks>
	pos	n.
	def	an international telegraph service in which teleprinters are rented out to subscribers for the purpose of direct communication.
telex	2.
	syl	tel+ex
	pron	<1teleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a teleprinter used in such a service.
telex	3.
	syl	tel+ex
	pron	<1teleks>
	pos	n.
	def	a message transmitted or received by telex.
telex	4.
	syl	tel+ex
	pron	<1teleks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transmit (a message) to (a person, office, etc.) by telex.
telfer	0.
	syl	tel+fer
	pron	<1telf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {telpher}.
telferage	0.
	syl	tel+fer+age
	pron	<1telf*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {telpherage}.
Telford	H1.0.
	syl	Tel+ford
	pron	<1telf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in Salop: designated a new town in 1963. Pop.: 79827 (1971).
Thomas	infl
	head	Telford
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Telford	H2.0.
	syl	Tel:ford
	pron	<1telf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	1757-1834, Scottish civil engineer, known esp. for his roads and such bridges as the Menai suspension bridge (1825).
telic	ety	C19: from Greek telikos final, from telos end
telic	1.
	syl	tel+ic
	pron	<1telik>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving towards some goal; purposeful.
telic	2.
	syl	tel+ic
	pron	<1telik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a clause or phrase
	def	expressing purpose.
teliospore	ety	C20: from #7telium+spore 
teliospore	0.
	syl	te+li:o+spore
	pron	<1tEli*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dark noninfective spores that are produced in each telium of the rust fungi and remain dormant during the winter. Also called: {teleutospore}.
telium	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek teleion, from teleios complete, from telos end
telia	infl
	head	telium
	syl	te+li:a
	pron	<1tEli*>, <1teli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
telium	0.
	syl	te+li:um
	pron	<1tEli*m>, <1tel->
	pos	n.
	def	the spore-producing body of some rust fungi in which the teliospores are formed.
telial	sub
	head	telium
	syl	te+li:al
	pos	adj.
tell	ety	Old English tellan; related to Old Saxon tellian, Old High German zellen to tell, count, Old Norse telja 
tells	infl
	head	tell
	syl	tells
	pos	vb.
telling	infl
	head	tell
	syl	tell+ing
	pos	vb.
told	infl
	head	tell
	syl	told.
	pos	vb.
tell	H1.1.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to let know or notify.
	exam	1	he told me that he would go.
tell	H1.2.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to order or instruct (someone to do something).
	exam	1	I told her to send the letter airmail.
tell	H1.3.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to give an account or narration of (something).
	exam	1	she told me her troubles.
tell	H1.4.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to communicate by words; utter.
	exam	1	to tell the truth.
tell	H1.5.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make known; disclose.
	exam	1	to tell fortunes.
tell	H1.6.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	to serve as an indication.
	exam	1	her blush told of her embarrassment.
tell	H1.7.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	used with can, etc.; may take a clause as object
	def	to comprehend, discover, or discern.
	exam	1	I can tell what is wrong.
tell	H1.8.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	used with can, etc.
	def	to distinguish or discriminate.
	exam	1	he couldn't tell chalk from cheese.
tell	H1.9.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or produce an impact, effect, or strain.
	exam	1	every step told on his bruised feet.
tell	H1.10.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to reveal secrets or gossip (about).
	exam	1	don't tell&!
	exam	2	she told on him.
tell	H1.11.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assure.
	exam	1	I tell you, I've had enough&!
tell	H1.12.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to count (votes).
tell	H1.13.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to talk or chatter.
tell the time	14.
	head	tell
	syl	tell the time.
	def	to read the time from a clock.
you're telling me	15.
	head	tell
	syl	you're telling me.
	qual	Slang.
	def	I know that very well.
tellable	sub
	head	tell
	syl	tell+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tell	ety	C19: from Arabic tall 
tell	H2.0.
	syl	tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	n.
	def	a large mound resulting from the accumulation of rubbish on a long-settled site, esp. one with mudbrick buildings, particularly in the Middle East.
William	infl
	head	Tell
	syl	Wil:liam
	pos	n.
Tell	0.
	syl	Tell
	pron	<tel>
	pos	n.
	def	German name a legendary Swiss patriot, who, traditionally, lived in the early 14th century and was compelled by an Austrian governor to shoot an apple from his son's head with one shot of his crossbow. He did so without mishap.
tell apart	0.
	syl	tell a:part
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distinguish between; discern.
	exam	1	can you tell the twins apart??
Tell el Amarna	0.
	syl	Tell el A:mar+na
	pron	<1tel> <el> <*1ma:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of ruins and rock tombs in Upper Egypt, on the Nile below Asyut: site of the capital of Amenhotep IV, built about 1375 #7b.c. ; excavated from 1891 onwards.
teller	1.
	syl	tell+er
	pron	<1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {bank clerk}.
teller	2.
	syl	tell+er
	pron	<1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to count votes in a legislative body, assembly, etc.
teller	3.
	syl	tell+er
	pron	<1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tells; narrator.
tellership	sub
	head	teller
	syl	tell+er+2ship
	pos	n.
Edward	infl
	head	Teller
	syl	Ed:ward.
	pos	n.
Teller	0.
	syl	Tel:ler
	pron	<1tel*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1908, U.S. nuclear physicist, born in Hungary: a major contributor to the development of the hydrogen bomb (1952).
telling	1.
	syl	tell+ing
	pron	<1teliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a marked effect or impact.
	exam	1	a telling blow.
telling	2.
	syl	tell+ing
	pron	<1teliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	revealing.
	exam	1	a telling smile.
tellingly	sub
	head	telling
	syl	tell+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tell off	1.
	syl	tell off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to reprimand; scold.
	exam	1	they told me off for stealing apples.
tell off	2.
	syl	tell off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to count and dismiss.
	exam	1	he told off four more soldiers.
telltale	1.
	syl	tell+tale
	pron	<1tel2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tells tales about others.
telltale	2.a.
	syl	tell+tale
	pron	<1tel2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward indication of something concealed.
telltale	2.b.
	syl	tell+tale
	pron	<1tel2tAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a telltale paw mark.
telltale	3.
	syl	tell+tale
	pron	<1tel2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various indicators or recording devices used to monitor a process, machine, etc.
telltale	4.a.
	syl	tell+tale
	pron	<1tel2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {dogvane}.
telltale	4.b.
	syl	tell+tale
	pron	<1tel2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of light vanes mounted on the main shrouds of a sailing boat to indicate the apparent direction of the wind.
tellurate	0.
	syl	tel+lu+rate
	pron	<1telju2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of telluric acid.
tellurian	ety	C19: from Latin tell*_us the earth
tellurian	1.
	syl	tel+lu+ri:an
	pron	<te1lu*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the earth.
tellurian	2.
	syl	tel+lu+ri:an
	pron	<te1lu*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in science fiction
	def	an inhabitant of the earth.
telluric	ety	C19: from Latin tell*_us the earth
telluric	H1.1.
	syl	tel+lu+ric
	pron	<te1lu*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or originating on or in the earth or soil; terrestrial.
telluric	H1.2.
	syl	tel+lu+ric
	pron	<te1lu*rik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Astronomy. of spectral lines or bands
	def	observed in the spectra of celestial objects and caused by absorption of oxygen, water vapour, and carbon dioxide in the earth's atmosphere.
telluric	ety	C20: from #7tellur (#7ium) +-#7ic 
telluric	H2.0.
	syl	tel+lu+ric
	pron	<te1lu*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tellurium, esp. in a high valence state.
telluric acid	0.
	syl	tel+lu+ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline dibasic acid produced by the oxidation of tellurium by hydrogen peroxide. Formula: H\6TeO\6.
telluride	0.
	syl	tel+lu+ride
	pron	<1telju2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound of tellurium, esp. one formed between tellurium and a more electropositive element or group.
tellurion	ety	C19: from Latin tell*_us the earth
tellurian	alt
	head	tellurion
	or	tellurion
	syl	tel+lu+ri:an
	pron	<te1lu*ri*n>
	pos	n.
tellurion	0.
	or	tellurian
	syl	tel+lu+ri+on
	pron	<te1lu*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that shows how day and night and the seasons result from the tilt of the earth, its rotation on its axis, and its revolution around the sun.
tellurite	0.
	syl	tel+lu+rite
	pron	<1telju2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of tellurous acid.
tellurium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin tell*_us the earth, formed by analogy with #7uranium 
tellurium	0.
	syl	tel+lu+ri:um
	pron	<te1lu*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle silvery-white nonmetallic element occurring both uncombined and in combination with metals: used in alloys of lead and copper and as a semi?!conductor. Symbol: Te; atomic no.: 52; atomic wt.: 127.60; valency: 2,4, or 6; relative density: 6.24; melting pt.: 449.5?%C; boiling pt.: 989.8?%C.
tellurise	alt
	head	tellurize
	or	tellurize
	syl	tel+lu+rise
	pron	<1telj*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tellurize	0.
	or	tellurise
	syl	tel+lu+rize
	pron	<1telj*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mix or combine with tellurium.
tellurometer	0.
	syl	tel+lu+rom+e:ter
	pron	<2telju1romit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	an electronic instrument for measuring distances of up to about 30 miles that consists of two units, one at each end of the distance to be measured, between which radio waves are transmitted.
tellurous	0.
	syl	tel+lu+rous
	pron	<1teljur*s>, <te1lu*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tellurium, esp. in a low valence state.
Tellus	0.
	syl	Tel:lus
	pron	<1tel*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of the earth; protectress of marriage, fertility, and the dead.
tellies	infl
	head	telly
	syl	tel+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
telly	0.
	syl	tel+ly
	pron	<1teli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {television}.
telo-	1.
	syl	tel:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	complete; final; perfect.
	exam	1	telophase.
telo-	2.
	syl	tel:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	end; at the end.
	exam	1	telencephalon.
telomerization	ety	C20: from #7telo -+-#7mer 
telomerisation	alt
	head	telomerization
	or	telomerization
	syl	te+lom+er:i+sa+tion
	pron	<te2lom*rI1zA?!S*n>
	pos	n.
telomerization	0.
	or	telomerisation
	syl	te+lom+er:i+za+tion
	pron	<te2lom*rI1zA?!S*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	polymerization in the presence of a chain transfer agent to yield a series of products of low molecular weight.
telophase	1.
	syl	tel:o+phase
	pron	<1tel*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the final stage of mitosis, during which the chromosomes at each end of the cell are dispersed into nuclear material and a nuclear membrane forms around the two new nuclei. See also {prophase, metaphase, ana?!phase}.
telophase	2.
	syl	tel:o+phase
	pron	<1tel*2fAz>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding stage of the first division of meiosis.
telophasic	sub
	head	telophase
	syl	tel:o+1pha+sic
	pos	adj.
telpher	ety	C19: changed from telephore, from #7tele -#7+ -#7phore 
telfer	alt
	head	telpher
	or	telpher
	syl	tel+fer
	pron	<1telf*>
	pos	n.
telpher	1.
	or	telfer
	syl	tel+pher
	pron	<1telf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a load-carrying car in a telpherage.
telpher	2.a.
	or	telfer
	syl	tel+pher
	pron	<1telf*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {telpherage}.
telpher	2.b.
	or	telfer
	syl	tel+pher
	pron	<1telf*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a telpher line;
	exam	2	a telpher system.
telpher	3.
	or	telfer
	syl	tel+pher
	pron	<1telf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport (a load) by means of a telpherage.
telpheric	sub
	head	telpher
	or	telferic
	syl	tel+pher+ic
	pos	adj.
telferic	sub
	head	telpher
	or	telpheric
	syl	tel+fer+ic
	pos	adj.
telferage	alt
	head	telpherage
	or	telpherage
	syl	tel+fer+age
	pron	<1telf*riJ>
	pos	n.
telpherage	0.
	or	telferage
	syl	tel+pher+age
	pron	<1telf*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an overhead trans?!port system in which an electrically driven truck runs along a single rail or cable, the load being suspended in a separate car beneath. Also called: {telpher line, telpher}.
telson	ety	C19: from Greek: a boundary; probably related to telos end
telson	0.
	syl	tel+son
	pron	<1tels*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the last segment or an appendage on the last segment of the body of crustaceans and arachnids.
telsonic	sub
	head	telson
	syl	tel+son+ic
	pron	<tel1sonik>
	pos	adj.
Telstar	0.
	syl	Tel+star
	pron	<1tel2sta:>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two low-altitude active communications satellites launched in 1962 and 1963 by the U.S. and used in the transmission of television programmes, telephone messages, etc.
Telugu	1.
	syl	Tel:u+gu
	pron	<1tel*2gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of SE India, belonging to the Dravidian family of languages: the state language of Andhra Pradesh.
Telugus	infl
	head	Telugu
	or	Telugu
	syl	Tel:u+gus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Telugu	infl
	or	Telugus
	syl	Tel:u+gu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Telugu	2.
	syl	Tel:u+gu
	pron	<1tel*2gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the people who speak this language. {~}
Telugu	3.
	syl	Tel:u+gu
	pron	<1tel*2gu:>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Teloekbetoeng	alt
	head	Telukbetung
	or	Telukbetung
	syl	Te+loek+be+toeng
	pron	<t*2lukb*1tuG>
	pos	n.
Telukbetung	0.
	or	Teloekbetoeng
	syl	Te+luk+be+tung
	pron	<t*2lukb*1tuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in Indonesia, in S Sumatra on the Sunda Strait. Pop.: 198986 (1971).
Tema	0.
	syl	Te:ma
	pron	<1tEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Ghana on the Atlantic: new harbour opened in 1962; oil-refining. Pop.: 26860 (1960).
T'embi	0.
	syl	T*'em+bi
	pron	<1tembE>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Tempe}.
temerity	ety	C15: from Latin temerit*_as accident, from temere at random
temerity	0.
	syl	te+mer+i:ty
	pron	<ti1meriti>
	pos	n.
	def	rashness or boldness.
temerarious	sub
	head	temerity
	syl	tem+er+ar:i+ous
	pron	<2tem*1re*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
Temesv'ar	0.
	syl	Tem+es+v*'ar
	pron	<1temeS2va:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hungarian name for {Timi*,soara}.
Temnes	infl
	head	Temne
	or	Temne
	syl	Tem+nes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Temne	infl
	or	Temnes
	syl	Tem+ne
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Temne	1.
	syl	Tem+ne
	pron	<1temni>, <1tim->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of N Sierra Leone.
Temne	2.
	syl	Tem+ne
	pron	<1temni>, <1tim->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, closely related to Bantu.
	infl
	head	temp
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
temp	1.
	syl	temp
	pron	<temp>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a typist or other office worker, employed on a temporary basis. {~}
temp	2.
	syl	temp
	pron	<temp>
	pos	n.
	def	to work as a temp.
temp	ety	Latin: in the time of
temp	1.
	syl	temp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	temperate.
temp	2.
	syl	temp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	temperature.
temp	3.
	syl	temp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	temporary.
temp	4.
	syl	temp.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	tempore.
Vale of	infl
	head	Tempe
	syl	Vale of.
	pos	n.
Tempe	0.
	syl	Tem+pe
	pron	<1tempi>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooded valley in E Greece, in Thessaly between the mountains Olympus and Ossa. Modern Greek name: {T*'embi}.
temper	ety	Old English temprian to mingle, (influenced by Old French temprer) , from Latin temper*_are to mix, probably from tempus time
temper	1.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame of mind; mood or humour.
	exam	1	a good temper.
temper	2.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden outburst of anger; tantrum.
temper	3.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tendency to exhibit uncontrolled anger; irritability.
temper	4.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental condition of moderation and calm (esp. in the phrases {keep one's temper, lose one's temper, out of temper) }.
temper	5.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of hardness, elasticity, or a similar property of a metal or metal object.
temper	6.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a middle course between two extremes.
temper	7.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more temperate, acceptable, or suitable by adding something else; moderate.
	exam	1	he tempered his criticism with kindly sympathy.
temper	8.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strengthen or toughen (a metal or metal article) by heat treatment, as by heating and quench?!ing.
temper	9.a.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust the frequency differences between the notes of a scale on (a keyboard instrument) in order to allow modulation into other keys.
temper	9.b.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make such an ad?!justment to the pitches of notes in (a scale).
temper	10.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a rare word for {adapt}.
temper	11.
	syl	tem+per
	pron	<1temp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {mix}.
temperable	sub
	head	temper
	syl	tem+per+a:ble
	pos	adj.
temperability	sub
	head	temper
	syl	tem+per+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
temperer	sub
	head	temper
	syl	tem+per+er
	pos	n.
tempera	ety	C19: from Italian phrase pingere a tempera painting in tempera, from temperare to mingle; see #7temper 
tempera	1.
	syl	tem+per:a
	pron	<1temp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting medium for powdered pigments, consisting usually of egg yolk and water.
tempera	2.a.
	syl	tem+per:a
	pron	<1temp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any emulsion used as a painting medium, with casein, glue, wax, etc., as a base.
tempera	2.b.
	syl	tem+per:a
	pron	<1temp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the paint made from mixing this with pigment.
tempera	3.
	syl	tem+per:a
	pron	<1temp*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of painting with tempera.
temperament	ety	C15: from Latin temper*_amentum a mixing in proportion, from temper*_are to #7temper 
temperament	1.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual's character, disposition, and tendencies as revealed in his reactions.
temperament	2.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	excitability, moodiness, or anger, esp. when displayed openly.
	exam	1	an actress with temperament.
temperament	3.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic way an individual behaves, esp. towards other people. See also {character, personality}.
temperament	4.a.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustment made to the frequency differences between notes on a keyboard instrument to allow modulation to other keys.
temperament	4.b.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several systems of such adjustment, such as {just temperament}, a system theoretically impossible on keyboard instruments (see {just intonation) , mean-tone temperament}, a system giving an approximation to natural tuning, and {equal temperament}, the system commonly used in keyboard instruments, giving a scale based on an octave divided into twelve exactly equal semitones.
temperament	5.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the characteristic way an individual behaves, viewed as the result of the influence of the four humours (blood, phlegm, yellow bile, and black bile).
temperament	6.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	compromise or adjustment.
temperament	7.
	syl	tem+per:a+ment
	pron	<1temp*r*m*nt>, <-pr*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {temperature}.
temperamental	1.
	syl	tem+per:a+men+tal
	pron	<2temp*r*1mentL>, <-pr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily upset or irritated; excitable; volatile.
temperamental	2.
	syl	tem+per:a+men+tal
	pron	<2temp*r*1mentL>, <-pr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by temperament.
temperamental	3.
	syl	tem+per:a+men+tal
	pron	<2temp*r*1mentL>, <-pr*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	working erratically and inconsistently; unreliable.
	exam	1	a temperamental sewing machine.
temperamentally	sub
	head	temperamental
	syl	tem+per:a+1men+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
temperance	ety	C14: from Latin temperantia, from temper*_are to regulate
temperance	1.
	syl	tem+per+ance
	pron	<1temp*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	restraint or moderation, esp. in yielding to one's appetites or desires.
temperance	2.
	syl	tem+per+ance
	pron	<1temp*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	abstinence from alcoholic drink.
temperate	ety	C14: from Latin temper*_atus 
temperate	1.
	syl	tem+per+ate
	pron	<1temp*rit>, <1temprit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a climate intermediate between tropical and polar; moderate or mild in temperature.
temperate	2.
	syl	tem+per+ate
	pron	<1temp*rit>, <1temprit>
	pos	adj.
	def	mild in quality or character; exhibiting temperance.
temperately	sub
	head	temperate
	syl	tem+per+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
temperateness	sub
	head	temperate
	syl	tem+per+ate+ness
	pos	n.
temperate zone	0.
	syl	tem+per+ate zone
	pos	n.
	def	those parts of the earth's surface lying between the Arctic Circle and the tropic of Cancer and between the Antarctic Circle and the tropic of Capricorn.
temperature	ety	C16 (origi?!nally: a mingling): from Latin temper*_at*_ura proportion, from temper*_are to #7temper 
temperature	1.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture
	pron	<1tempriC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of hotness of a body, substance, or medium; a physical property related to the average kinetic energy of the atoms or molecules of a sub?!stance.
temperature	2.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture
	pron	<1tempriC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of this degree of hotness, indicated on a scale that has one or more fixed reference points.
temperature	3.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture
	pron	<1tempriC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a body temperature in excess of the normal.
temperature	4.a.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture
	pron	<1tempriC*>
	pos	n.
	def	compromise.
temperature	4.b.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture
	pron	<1tempriC*>
	pos	n.
	def	temperament.
temperature	4.c.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture
	pron	<1tempriC*>
	pos	n.
	def	temperance.
temperature gradient	0.
	syl	tem+per:a+ture gra+di+ent
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of change in temperature in a given direction, esp. in altitude.
temperature-humidity index	0.
	syl	tem+per:a:ture-hu:mid:i:ty in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	an index of the effect on human comfort of temperature and humidity levels, 65 being the highest comfortable level.
tempered	1.a.
	syl	tem+pered
	pron	<1temp*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a scale
	def	having the frequency differences between notes adjusted in accordance with the system of equal temperament. See {temperament}.
tempered	1.b.
	syl	tem+pered
	pron	<1temp*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an interval
	def	expanded or contracted from the state of being pure.
tempered	2.
	syl	tem+pered
	pron	<1temp*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a temper or temperament as specified.
	exam	1	ill-tempered.
tempest	ety	C13: from Old French tempeste, from Latin tempest*_as storm, from tempus time
tempest	1.
	syl	tem+pest
	pron	<1tempist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	a violent wind or storm.
tempest	2.
	syl	tem+pest
	pron	<1tempist>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent commotion, uproar, or disturbance.
tempest	3.
	syl	tem+pest
	pron	<1tempist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to agitate or disturb violently.
tempestuous	1.
	syl	tem+pes+tu+ous
	pron	<tem1pestju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tempest.
tempestuous	2.
	syl	tem+pes+tu+ous
	pron	<tem1pestju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	violent or stormy.
	exam	1	a tempestuous love affair.
tempestuously	sub
	head	tempestuous
	syl	tem+1pes+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
tempestuousness	sub
	head	tempestuous
	syl	tem+1pes+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
tempi	0.
	syl	tem+pi
	pron	<1tempi:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	in musical senses
	def	the plural of {tempo}.
Templar	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin templ*_arius of the temple, from Latin templum #7temple %1; first applied to the knightly order because their house was near the site of the Temple of Solomon
Templar	1.
	syl	Tem+plar
	pron	<1templ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a military religious order ({Knights of the Temple of Solomon}) founded by Crusaders in Jerusalem around 1118 to defend the Holy Sepulchre and Christian pilgrims; suppressed in 1312.
Templar	2.
	syl	Tem+plar
	pron	<1templ*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a lawyer, esp. a barrister, who lives or has chambers in the Inner or Middle Temple in London.
template	ety	C17 templet (later spelling influenced by #7{plate })#7, probably from French, diminutive of #7{temple %3}
templet	alt
	head	template
	or	template
	syl	tem+plet
	pron	<1templit>
	pos	n.
template	1.
	or	templet
	syl	tem+plate
	pron	<1templit>
	pos	n.
	def	a gauge or pattern, cut out in wood or metal, used in woodwork, etc., to help shape something accurately.
template	2.
	or	templet
	syl	tem+plate
	pron	<1templit>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern cut out in card or plastic, used in various crafts to reproduce shapes.
template	3.
	or	templet
	syl	tem+plate
	pron	<1templit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short beam, made of metal, wood, or stone, that is used to spread a load, as over a doorway.
template	4.
	or	templet
	syl	tem+plate
	pron	<1templit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	the molecular structure of a compound that serves as a pattern for the production of the molecular structure of another specific compound in a reaction.
temple	ety	Old English tempel, from Latin templum; probably related to Latin tempus #7time, Greek temenos sacred enclosure, literally: a place cut off, from temnein to cut
temple	H1.1.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	a building or place dedicated to the worship of a deity or deities.
temple	H1.2.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	a Mormon church.
temple	H1.3.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for a {synagogue}.
temple	H1.4.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	any Christian church, esp. a large or imposing one.
temple	H1.5.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	any place or object regarded as a shrine where God makes himself present, esp. the body of a person who has been sanctified or saved by grace.
temple	H1.6.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	a building regarded as the focus of an activity, interest, or practice.
	exam	1	a temple of the arts.
templed	sub
	head	temple
	syl	tem+pled
	pos	adj.
temple-like	sub
	head	temple
	syl	tem:ple-2like
	pos	adj.
temple	ety	C14: from Old French temple, from Latin tempora the temples, from tempus temple of the head
temple	H2.0.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	the region on each side of the head in front of the ear and above the cheek bone.
temple	ety	C15: from French, from Latin templum a small timber
temple	H3.0.
	syl	tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a loom that keeps the cloth being woven stretched to the correct width.
Temple	H1.1.
	syl	Tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two buildings in London and Paris that belonged to the Templars. The one in London now houses two of the chief law societies.
Temple	H1.2.
	syl	Tem+ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three buildings or groups of buildings erected by the Jews in ancient Jerusalem for the worship of Jehovah.
Temple	H2.1.
	syl	Tem:ple
	pron	<1tempL>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. 1628-99, English diplomat and essayist. He negotiated the Triple Alliance (1668) and the marriage of William of Orange to Mary II.
William	2.
	head	Temple
	syl	Wil:liam.
	def	1881-1944, English prelate and advocate of social reform; archbishop of Canterbury (1942-44).
Temple of Artemis	0.
	syl	Tem+ple of Ar:te:mis
	pos	n.
	def	the large temple at Ephesus, on the W coast of Asia Minor: one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
tempo	ety	C18: from Italian, from Latin tempus time
tempos	infl
	head	tempo
	or	tempi
	syl	tem+pos
	pron	<-pE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tempi	infl
	head	tempo
	or	tempos
	syl	tem+pi
	pron	<-pE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tempo	1.
	syl	tem+po
	pron	<1temp*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the speed at which a piece or passage of music is meant to be played, usually indicated by a musical direction ({tempo marking}) or metronome marking.
tempo	2.
	syl	tem+po
	pron	<1temp*u>
	pos	n.
	def	rate or pace.
temporal	ety	C14: from Latin tempor*_alis, from tempus time
temporal	H1.1.
	syl	tem+po+ral
	pron	<1temp*r*l>, <1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to time.
temporal	H1.2.
	syl	tem+po+ral
	pron	<1temp*r*l>, <1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to secular as opposed to spiritual or religious affairs.
	exam	1	the lords spiritual and temporal.
temporal	H1.3.
	syl	tem+po+ral
	pron	<1temp*r*l>, <1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting for a relatively short time.
temporal	H1.4.
	syl	tem+po+ral
	pron	<1temp*r*l>, <1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	of or relating to tense or the linguistic expression of time in general.
	exam	1	a temporal adverb.
temporally	sub
	head	temporal
	syl	tem+po+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
temporalness	sub
	head	temporal
	syl	tem+po+ral+ness
	pos	n.
temporal	ety	C16: from Late Latin tempor*_alis belonging to the temples; see #7{temple %2}
temporal	H2.0.
	syl	tem+po+ral
	pron	<1temp*r*l>, <1tempr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or near the temple or temples.
temporal bone	0.
	syl	tem+po+ral bone
	pos	n.
	def	either of two compound bones forming part of the sides and base of the skull: they surround the organs of hearing.
temporalities	infl
	head	temporality
	syl	tem+po+ral+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
temporality	1.
	syl	tem+po+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2temp*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being temporal.
temporality	2.
	syl	tem+po+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2temp*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something temporal.
temporality	3.
	syl	tem+po+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2temp*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a secular possession or revenue belonging to a Church, a group within the Church, or the clergy.
temporal lobe	0.
	syl	tem+po+ral lobe
	pos	n.
	def	the laterally protruding portion of each cerebral hemisphere, situated below the parietal lobe and associated with sound perception and interpretation: it is thought to be the centre for memory recall.
temporary	ety	C16: from Latin tempor*_arius, from tempus time
temporary	1.
	syl	tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<1temp*r*ri>, <1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permanent; provisional.
	exam	1	temporary accommodation.
temporary	2.
	syl	tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<1temp*r*ri>, <1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting only a short time; transitory.
	exam	1	temporary relief from pain.
temporary	3.
	syl	tem+po+rar:y
	pron	<1temp*r*ri>, <1tempr*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person, esp. a secretary or other office worker, employed on a temporary basis. Often shortened to {temp}.
temporarily	sub
	head	temporary
	syl	tem+po+rar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
temporariness	sub
	head	temporary
	syl	tem+po+rar:i+ness
	pos	n.
temporize	ety	C16: from French temporiser, from Medieval Latin temporiz*_are, from Latin tempus time
temporise	alt
	head	temporize
	or	temporize
	syl	tem+po+rise
	pron	<1temp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
temporize	1.
	or	temporise
	syl	tem+po+rize
	pron	<1temp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to delay, act evasively, or protract a discussion, negotiation, etc., esp. in order to gain time or effect a compromise.
temporize	2.
	or	temporise
	syl	tem+po+rize
	pron	<1temp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to adapt oneself to the circumstances or occasion, as by temporary or apparent agreement.
temporization	sub
	head	temporize
	or	temporisation
	syl	tem+po+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
temporisation	sub
	head	temporize
	or	temporization
	syl	tem+po+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
temporizer	sub
	head	temporize
	or	temporiser
	syl	tem+po+2riz+er
	pos	n.
temporiser	sub
	head	temporize
	or	temporizer
	syl	tem+po+2ris+er
	pos	n.
temporizingly	sub
	head	temporize
	or	temporisingly
	syl	tem+po+2riz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
temporisingly	sub
	head	temporize
	or	temporizingly
	syl	tem+po+2ris+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tempt	ety	C13: from Old French tempter, from Latin tempt*_are to test
tempt	1.
	syl	tempt
	pron	<tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to persuade or entice to do something, esp. something morally wrong or unwise.
tempt	2.
	syl	tempt
	pron	<tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allure, invite, or attract.
tempt	3.
	syl	tempt
	pron	<tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give rise to a desire in (someone) to do something; dispose.
	exam	1	their unfriendliness tempted me to leave the party.
tempt	4.
	syl	tempt
	pron	<tempt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to risk provoking (esp. in the phrase {to tempt fate) }.
temptable	sub
	head	tempt
	syl	tempt+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tempter	sub
	head	tempt
	syl	tempt+er
	pos	n.
temptation	1.
	syl	temp+ta+tion
	pron	<temp1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tempting or the state of being tempted.
temptation	2.
	syl	temp+ta+tion
	pron	<temp1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tempts.
Tempthe	infl
	head	Tempter
	syl	Tempthe.
	pos	n.
Tempter	0.
	syl	Tempt+er
	pron	<1tempt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Satan regarded as trying to lead men into sin.
tempting	0.
	syl	tempt+ing
	pron	<1temptiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractive or inviting.
	exam	1	a tempting meal.
temptingly	sub
	head	tempting
	syl	tempt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
temptress	0.
	syl	tempt+ress
	pron	<1temptris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who sets out to allure or seduce a man or men; seductress.
tempura	ety	from Japanese: fried food
tempura	0.
	syl	tem+pu+ra
	pron	<1tempu:ra:>, <tem1pu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese dish of seafood or vegetables dipped in batter and deep-fried, often at the table.
tempus fugit	0.
	syl	tem+pus fu+git
	pron	Latin. <1temp*s> <1fju:Jit>, <-git>
	def	time flies.
Temuco	0.
	syl	Te+mu+co
	pron	Spanish <tA1muko>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Chile: agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 138430 (1975 est.).
ten	ety	Old English t*_en; related to Old Saxon tehan, Old High German zehan, Gothic taihun, Latin decem, Greek deka, Sanskrit dasa 
ten	1.
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one. It is the base of the decimal number system and the base of the common logarithm. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
ten	2.
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 10, X, etc., representing this number.
ten	3.
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of ten units, such as a playing card with ten symbols on it.
ten	4.
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ten o'clock}. ten hours after noon or midnight. {~}
ten	5.a.
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	def	amounting to ten.
	exam	1	ten tigers.
ten	5.b.
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	to sell only ten.
ten	xref
	syl	ten
	pron	<ten>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {decimal}. Related prefixes: {deca-, deci-}.
ten	1.
	syl	ten.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for:
	def	tenor.
ten	2.
	syl	ten.
	qual	Music. abbrev. for:
	def	tenuto.
ten-	0.
	syl	ten-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {teno-} before a vowel.
tenable	ety	C16: from Old French, from tenir to hold, from Latin ten*_ere 
tenable	0.
	syl	ten+a:ble
	pron	<1ten*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be upheld, believed, maintained, or defended.
tenability	sub
	head	tenable
	or	tenableness
	syl	ten+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
tenableness	sub
	head	tenable
	or	tenability
	syl	ten+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
tenably	sub
	head	tenable
	syl	ten+a:bly
	pos	adv.
tenace	ety	C17: from French, from Spanish tenaza forceps, ultimately from Latin ten*_ax holding fast, from ten*_ere to hold
tenace	0.
	syl	ten+ace
	pron	<1tenAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	a holding of two nonconsecutive high cards of a suit, such as the ace and queen.
tenacious	ety	C16: from Latin ten*_ax, from ten*_ere to hold
tenacious	1.
	syl	te+na+cious
	pron	<ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding or grasping firmly; forceful.
	exam	1	a tenacious grip.
tenacious	2.
	syl	te+na+cious
	pron	<ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	retentive.
	exam	1	a tenacious memory.
tenacious	3.
	syl	te+na+cious
	pron	<ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	stubborn or persistent.
	exam	1	a tenacious character.
tenacious	4.
	syl	te+na+cious
	pron	<ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	holding together firmly; tough or cohesive.
	exam	1	tenacious cement.
tenacious	5.
	syl	te+na+cious
	pron	<ti1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to stick or adhere.
	exam	1	tenacious mud.
tenaciously	sub
	head	tenacious
	syl	te+1na+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
tenaciousness	sub
	head	tenacious
	or	tenacity
	syl	te+1na+cious+ness
	pron	<ti1n@siti>
	pos	n.
tenacity	sub
	head	tenacious
	or	tenaciousness
	syl	te+nac+i:ty
	pron	<ti1n@siti>
	pos	n.
tenaculum	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Latin ten*_ere to hold
tenacula	infl
	head	tenaculum
	syl	te+nac:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenaculum	0.
	syl	te+nac:u+lum
	pron	<ti1n@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical or dissecting instrument for grasping and holding parts, consisting of a slender hook mounted in a handle.
tenaille	ety	C16: from French, literally: tongs, from Late Latin ten*_acula, pl. of #7tenaculum 
tenaille	0.
	syl	te+naille
	pron	<te1nAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a low outwork in the main ditch between two bastions.
tenancies	infl
	head	tenancy
	syl	ten+an+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenancy	1.
	syl	ten+an+cy
	pron	<1ten*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the temporary possession or holding by a tenant of lands or property owned by another.
tenancy	2.
	syl	ten+an+cy
	pron	<1ten*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of holding or occupying such property.
tenancy	3.
	syl	ten+an+cy
	pron	<1ten*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of holding office, a position, etc.
tenancy	4.
	syl	ten+an+cy
	pron	<1ten*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	property held or occupied by a tenant.
tenant	ety	C14: from Old French, literally: (one who is) holding, from tenir to hold, from Latin ten*_ere 
tenant	1.
	syl	ten+ant
	pron	<1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds, occupies, or possesses land or property by any kind of right or title, esp. from a landlord under a lease.
tenant	2.
	syl	ten+ant
	pron	<1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has the use of a house, flat, etc., subject to the payment of rent.
tenant	3.
	syl	ten+ant
	pron	<1ten*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any holder or occupant.
tenant	4.
	syl	ten+ant
	pron	<1ten*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold (land or property) as a tenant.
tenant	5.
	syl	ten+ant
	pron	<1ten*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to dwell.
tenantable	sub
	head	tenant
	syl	ten+ant+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tenantless	sub
	head	tenant
	syl	ten+ant+less
	pos	adj.
tenant-like	sub
	head	tenant
	syl	ten:ant-2like
	pos	adj.
tenant farmer	0.
	syl	ten+ant farm+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who farms land rented from another, the rent usually taking the form of part of the crops grown or livestock reared.
tenant-in-chief	0.
	syl	ten:ant-in-chief
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a tenant who held some or all of his lands directly from the king.
tenantry	1.
	syl	ten+ant+ry
	pron	<1ten*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	tenants collectively, esp. those with the same landlord.
tenantry	2.
	syl	ten+ant+ry
	pron	<1ten*ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	the status or condition of being a tenant.
tench	ety	C14: from Old French tenche, from Late Latin tinca 
tench	0.
	syl	tench
	pron	<tenC>
	pos	n.
	def	a European freshwater cyprinid game fish, having a thickset dark greenish body with a barbel at each side of the mouth.
Ten Commandmenthe	infl
	head	Ten Commandments
	syl	Ten Com+mand+menthe.
	pos	n.
Ten Commandments	0.
	syl	Ten Com+mand+ments
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the commandments summarizing the basic obligations of man towards God and his fellow-men, delivered to Moses on Mount Sinai engraved on two tables of stone (Exodus 20:1-17). Also called: the {Decalogue}.
tend	ety	C14: from Old French tendre, from Latin tendere to stretch
tend	H1.1.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or towards; takes an infinitive
	def	to have a general disposition (to do something); be inclined.
	exam	1	children tend to prefer sweets to meat.
tend	H1.2.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or towards
	def	to have or be an influence (towards a specific result); be conducive.
	exam	1	the party atmosphere tends to hilarity.
tend	H1.3.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to or towards
	def	to go or move (in a particular direction).
	exam	1	to tend to the south.
tend	ety	C14: variant of #7attend 
tend	H2.1.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to care for.
	exam	1	to tend wounded soldiers.
tend	H2.2.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or to
	def	to attend (to).
	exam	1	to tend on someone's wishes.
tend	H2.3.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle or control.
	exam	1	to tend a fire.
tend	H2.4.
	syl	tend
	pron	<tend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to pay attention.
tendance	1.
	syl	tend+ance
	pron	<1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	care and attention; ministration.
tendance	2.
	syl	tend+ance
	pron	<1tend*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	attendants collectively.
tendency	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin tendentia, from Latin tendere to #7tend %1
tendencies	infl
	head	tendency
	syl	ten+den+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tendency	1.
	syl	ten+den+cy
	pron	<1tend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	an inclination, predisposition, propensity, or leaning.
	exam	1	she has a tendency to be frivolous;
	exam	2	a tendency to frivolity.
tendency	2.
	syl	ten+den+cy
	pron	<1tend*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the general course, purport, or drift of something, esp. a written work.
tendentious	ety	C20: from #7tendency 
tendencious	alt
	head	tendentious
	or	tendentious
	syl	ten+den+cious
	pron	<ten1denS*s>
	pos	adj.
tendentious	0.
	or	tendencious
	syl	ten+den+tious
	pron	<ten1denS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing an intentional tendency or bias, esp. a controversial one.
tendentiously	sub
	head	tendentious
	or	tendentially
	syl	ten+1den+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
tendenciously	sub
	head	tendentious
	or	tendencially
	syl	ten+1den+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
tendentially	sub
	head	tendentious
	or	tendentiously
	syl	ten+1den+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
tendencially	sub
	head	tendentious
	or	tendenciously
	syl	ten+1den+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
tendentiousness	sub
	head	tendentious
	or	tendenciousness
	syl	ten+1den+tious+ness
	pos	n.
tendenciousness	sub
	head	tendentious
	or	tendentiousness
	syl	ten+1den+cious+ness
	pos	n.
tender	ety	C13: from Old French tendre, from Latin tener delicate
tender	H1.1.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily broken, cut, or crushed; soft; not tough.
	exam	1	a tender steak.
tender	H1.2.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily damaged; vulnerable or sensitive.
	exam	1	a tender youth;
	exam	2	at a tender age.
tender	H1.3.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or expressing warm and affectionate feelings.
	exam	1	a tender smile.
tender	H1.4.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	kind, merciful, or sympathetic.
	exam	1	a tender heart.
tender	H1.5.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	arousing warm feelings; touching.
	exam	1	a tender memory.
tender	H1.6.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	gentle and delicate.
	exam	1	a tender breeze.
tender	H1.7.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring care in handling; ticklish.
	exam	1	a tender question.
tender	H1.8.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	painful or sore.
	exam	1	a tender wound.
tender	H1.9.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive to moral or spiritual feelings.
	exam	1	a tender conscience.
tender	H1.10.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	careful or protective.
	exam	1	tender of one's emotions.
tender	H1.11.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	easily keeled over by a wind; crank. Compare {{stiff} (sense 10)}.
tender	H1.12.a.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make tender.
tender	H1.12.b.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat tenderly.
tenderly	sub
	head	tender
	syl	ten+der+ly
	pos	adv.
tenderness	sub
	head	tender
	syl	ten+der+ness
	pos	n.
tender	ety	C16: from Anglo-French tendre, from Latin tendere to extend; see #7tend %1
tender	H2.1.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give, present, or offer.
	exam	1	to tender one's resignation;
	exam	2	tender a bid.
tender	H2.2.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to offer (money or goods) in settlement of a debt or claim.
tender	H2.3.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of tendering; offer.
tender	H2.4.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	a formal offer to supply specified goods or services at a stated cost or rate.
tender	H2.5.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	something, esp. money, used as an official medium of payment.
	exam	1	legal tender.
tenderable	sub
	head	tender
	syl	ten+der+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tenderer	sub
	head	tender
	syl	ten+der+er
	pos	n.
tender	ety	C15: variant of attender 
tender	H3.1.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small boat, such as a dinghy, towed or carried by a yacht or ship.
tender	H3.2.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle drawn behind a steam locomotive to carry the fuel and water.
tender	H3.3.
	syl	ten+der
	pron	<1tend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tends.
tenderfoots	infl
	head	tenderfoot
	or	tenderfeet
	syl	ten:der+foots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenderfeet	infl
	head	tenderfoot
	or	tenderfoots
	syl	ten:der+feet.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenderfoot	1.
	syl	ten:der+foot
	pron	<1tend*2fut>
	pos	n.
	def	a newcomer, esp. to the mines or ranches of the southwestern U.S.
tenderfoot	2.
	syl	ten:der+foot
	pron	<1tend*2fut>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a beginner in the Scouts.
tenderhearted	0.
	syl	ten:der+heart:ed
	pron	<2tend*1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a compassionate, kindly, or sensitive disposition.
tenderheartedly	sub
	head	tenderhearted
	syl	ten:der+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
tenderheartedness	sub
	head	tenderhearted
	syl	ten:der+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
tenderise	alt
	head	tenderize
	or	tenderize
	syl	ten+der+ise
	pron	<1tend*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tenderize	0.
	or	tenderise
	syl	ten+der+ize
	pron	<1tend*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (meat) tender by pounding it to break down the fibres, by steeping it in a marinade, or by treating it with a tenderizer.
tenderization	sub
	head	tenderize
	or	tenderisation
	syl	ten+der:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
tenderisation	sub
	head	tenderize
	or	tenderization
	syl	ten+der:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tenderiser	alt
	head	tenderizer
	or	tenderizer
	syl	ten+der+is+er
	pron	<1tend*2rIz*>
	pos	n.
tenderizer	0.
	or	tenderiser
	syl	ten+der+iz+er
	pron	<1tend*2rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, such as the plant enzyme papain, rubbed onto meat to soften the fibres and make it more tender.
tenderloin	0.
	syl	ten+der+loin
	pron	<1tend*2lcin>
	pos	n.
	def	a tender cut of pork or other meat from between the sirloin and ribs.
tendinous	ety	C17: from New Latin tendin*_osus, from Medieval Latin tend*_o #7tendon 
tendinous	0.
	syl	ten+di+nous
	pron	<1tendin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, possessing, or resembling tendons; sinewy.
tendon	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin tend*_o, from Latin tendere to stretch; related to Greek ten*_on sinew
tendon	0.
	syl	ten+don
	pron	<1tend*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord or band of white inelastic collagenous tissue that attaches a muscle to a bone or some other part; sinew.
tendril	ety	C16: perhaps from Old French tendron tendril (confused with Old French tendron bud), from Medieval Latin tend*_o #7tendon 
tendril	1.
	syl	ten+dril
	pron	<1tendril>
	pos	n.
	def	a specialized threadlike leaf or stem that attaches climbing plants to a support by twining or adhering.
tendril	2.
	syl	ten+dril
	pron	<1tendril>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a tendril, such as a wisp of hair.
tendrillar	sub
	head	tendril
	or	tendrilous
	syl	ten+dril+lar
	pos	adj.
tendrilous	sub
	head	tendril
	or	tendrillar
	syl	ten+dril+ous
	pos	adj.
Tenebrae	ety	C17: from Latin: darkness
Tenebrae	0.
	syl	Ten+e:brae
	pron	<1ten*2brA>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	usage	R.C. Church. formerly
	def	the matins and lauds for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Holy Week, usually sung in the evenings or at night.
tenebrism	0.
	syl	ten+e:brism
	pron	<1ten*2briz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a school, style, or method of painting, adopted chiefly by 17th-century Spanish and Neapolitan painters, esp. Caravaggio, characterized by large areas of dark colours, usually relieved with a shaft of light.
tenebrist	sub
	head	tenebrism
	syl	ten+e:brist
	pos	n. adj.
tenebrous	ety	C15: from Latin tenebr*_osus from tenebrae darkness
tenebrious	alt
	head	tenebrous
	or	tenebrous
	syl	te+neb+ri+ous
	pron	<t*1nebri*s>
	pos	adj.
tenebrous	0.
	or	tenebrious
	syl	ten+e:brous
	pron	<1ten*br*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	gloomy, shadowy, or dark.
tenebrosity	sub
	head	tenebrous
	syl	ten+e:bros+i:ty
	pron	<2ten*1brositi>
	pos	n.
tenebrousness	sub
	head	tenebrous
	or	tenebriousness
	syl	ten+e:brous+ness
	pos	n.
tenebriousness	sub
	head	tenebrous
	or	tenebrousness
	syl	te+1neb+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Tenedos	0.
	syl	Ten+e:dos
	pron	<1teni2dos>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the NE Aegean, near the entrance to the Dardanelles: in Greek legend the base of the Greek fleet during the siege of Troy. Modern Turkish name: {Bozcaada}.
tenement	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin tenementum, from Latin ten*_ere to hold
tenement	1.
	syl	ten+e:ment
	pron	<1ten*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tenement building}. a large slum house divided into rooms or flats for rent.
tenement	2.
	syl	ten+e:ment
	pron	<1ten*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a dwelling place or residence, esp. one intended for rent.
tenement	3.
	syl	ten+e:ment
	pron	<1ten*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a room or flat for rent.
tenement	4.
	syl	ten+e:ment
	pron	<1ten*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	any form of permanent property, such as land, dwellings, offices, etc.
tenemental	sub
	head	tenement
	or	tenementary
	syl	ten+e:men+tal
	pron	<2ten*1mentL>
	pos	adj.
tenementary	sub
	head	tenement
	or	tenemental
	syl	ten+e:1men+ta:ry
	pos	adj.
tenemented	sub
	head	tenement
	syl	ten+e:ment+ed
	pos	adj.
Tenerife	0.
	syl	Ten+e:rife
	pron	<2ten*1rEf>, Spanish <2tAnA1rifA>
	pos	n.
	def	a Spanish island in the Atlantic, off the NW coast of Africa: the largest of the Canary Islands; volcanic and mountainous; tourism and agriculture. Capital: Santa Cruz. Pop.: 473971 (1970). Area: 2058 sq. km (795 sq. miles).
tenesmus	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Latin t*_enesmos, from Greek teinesmos, from teinein to strain
tenesmus	0.
	syl	te+nes+mus
	pron	<ti1nezm*s>, <-1nes->
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an ineffective painful straining to empty the bowels or bladder.
tenesmic	sub
	head	tenesmus
	syl	te+1nes+mic
	pos	adj.
tenet	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: he (it) holds, from ten*_ere to hold
tenet	0.
	syl	ten+et
	pron	<1tenit>, <1tEnit>
	pos	n.
	def	a belief, opinion, or dogma.
tenfold	1.
	syl	ten+fold
	pron	<1ten2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having 10 times as many or as much.
	exam	1	a tenfold increase in population.
tenfold	2.
	syl	ten+fold
	pron	<1ten2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of 10 parts.
tenfold	3.
	syl	ten+fold
	pron	<1ten2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to 10 times as many or as much.
	exam	1	the population increased tenfold.
ten-gallon hat	0.
	syl	ten-gal:lon hat
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a cowboy's broad-brimmed felt hat with a very high crown.
Teng Hsiao-ping	0.
	syl	Teng Hsiao-ping
	pron	<1teG> <sjau> <1piG>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1904, Chinese Communist statesman; deputy prime minister of China since 1977, having been rehabilitated following his dismissal for the second time in 1976. A moderate and a pragmatist, he was first removed from office in 1967, during the Cultural Revolution, and was temporarily rehabilitated in 1973.
Tengri Khan	0.
	syl	Ten+gri Khan
	pron	<1teGgri> <1ka:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in central Asia, on the border between the Kirghiz SSR of the Soviet Union and Sinkiang province of W China. Height: 6995 m (22951 ft.).
Tengri Nor	0.
	syl	Ten+gri Nor
	pron	<1teGgri> <1nc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Nam Tso}.
teniae	infl
	head	tenia
	syl	te+ni:ae
	pron	<-ni2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenia	0.
	syl	te+ni:a
	pron	<1tEni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {taenia}.
teniacide	0.
	syl	te+ni:a+cide
	pron	<1tEni*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {taeniacide}.
teniafuge	0.
	syl	te+ni:a+fuge
	pron	<1tEni*2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {taeniafuge}.
David	infl
	head	Teniers
	syl	Da:vid
	pron	<1da:vit>
	pos	n.
Teniers	0.
	syl	Ten:iers
	pron	<1teni*z>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1582-1649, and his son {Da@.vid}, called 1610-90, Flemish painters.
Tenn	0.
	syl	Tenn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Tennessee.
tenner	1.a.
	syl	ten+ner
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a ten-pound note.
tenner	1.b.
	syl	ten+ner
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the sum of ten pounds.
tenner	2.
	syl	ten+ner
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.; U.S.
	def	a ten-dollar bill.
Tennessee	1.
	syl	Ten+nes+see
	pron	<2teni1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the E central U.S.: consists of a plain in the west, rising to the Appalachians and the Cumberland Plateau in the east. Capital: Nashville. Pop.: 3924164 (1970). Area: 109412 sq. km (42244 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Tenn}. or (with zip code) {TN}
Tennessee	2.
	syl	Ten+nes+see
	pron	<2teni1sE>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the E central U.S., flowing southwest from E Tennessee into N Alabama, then west and north to the Ohio River at Paducah: the longest tributary of the Ohio; includes a series of dams and reservoirs under the Tennessee Valley Authority. Length: 1049 km (652 miles).
Tennessean	sub
	head	Tennessee
	syl	Ten+nes+1se:an
	pos	adj. n.
Tennessee Valley Authority	0.
	syl	Ten+nes+see Val+ley Au:thor+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. government corporation chartered in 1933 to develop the Tennessee Valley by constructing dams, generating electricity, maintaining irrigation works, etc. Abbrev.: {TVA}.
Tennessee Walking Horse	0.
	syl	Ten+nes+see Walk+ing Horse
	pos	n.
	def	an American breed of horse, marked by its stamina and trained to move at a fast running walk. Often shortened to {Walking Horse}.
Tenniel	0.
	syl	Ten:niel
	pron	<1tenj*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1820-1914, English caricaturist, noted for his illustrations to Lewis Carroll's books and for his political cartoons in (1851-1901).
tennis	ety	C14: probably from Anglo-French tenetz hold (imperative), from Old French tenir to hold, from Latin ten*_ere 
tennis	0.a.
	syl	ten+nis
	pron	<1tenis>
	pos	n.
	def	a racket game played between two players or pairs of players who hit a ball to and fro over a net on a rectangular court of grass, asphalt, clay, etc. See also {lawn tennis, real tennis, court tennis, table tennis}.
tennis	0.b.
	syl	ten+nis
	pron	<1tenis>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	tennis court;
	exam	2	tennis racket.
tennis ball	0.
	syl	ten+nis ball
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow rubber ball covered with felt, used in tennis.
tennis elbow	0.
	syl	ten+nis el+bow
	pos	n.
	def	a painful inflammation of the elbow caused by exertion in playing tennis and similar games.
tennis shoe	0.
	syl	ten+nis shoe
	pos	n.
	def	a rubber-soled canvas shoe tied with laces.
tenno	infl
	or	tennos
	syl	ten+no
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tennos	infl
	head	tenno
	or	tenno
	syl	ten+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenno	0.
	syl	ten+no
	pron	<1ten*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the Japanese emperor, esp. when regarded as a divine religious leader.
Alfred	infl
	head	Tennyson
	syl	Al:fred
	pos	n.
Tennyson	0.
	syl	Ten:ny:son
	pron	<1tenisN>
	pos	n.
	def	Lord Tennyson. 1809-92, English poet; poet laureate (1850-92). His poems include (1832), (1842), the collection (1850), (1855), and (1859).
Tennysonian	sub
	head	Tennyson
	syl	Ten+ny+so+ni:an
	pron	<2teni1s*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Teno	0.
	syl	Te:no
	pron	<1tenc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Finnish name for {{Tana} (sense 3)}.
teno-	ety	from Greek ten*_on 
Tenochtitl'an	0.
	syl	Te+noch+ti+tl*'an
	pron	<te2nc:CtE1tla:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city and capital of the Aztec empire on the present site of Mexico City; razed by Cort*'es in 1521.
tenon	ety	C15: from Old French, from tenir to hold, from Latin ten*_ere 
tenon	1.
	syl	ten+on
	pron	<1ten*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the projecting end of a piece of wood formed to fit into a corresponding mortise in another piece.
tenon	2.
	syl	ten+on
	pron	<1ten*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form a tenon on (a piece of wood).
tenon	3.
	syl	ten+on
	pron	<1ten*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join with a tenon and mortise.
tenoner	sub
	head	tenon
	syl	ten+on+er
	pos	n.
tenon saw	0.
	syl	ten+on saw
	pos	n.
	def	a small fine-toothed saw with a strong back, used esp. for cutting tenons.
tenor	ety	C13 (originally: general meaning or sense): from Old French tenour, from Latin tenor a continuous holding to a course, from ten*_ere to hold; musical sense via Italian tenore, referring to the voice part that was continuous, that is, to which the melody was assigned
tenor	1.a.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	the male voice intermediate between alto and baritone, having a range approximately from the B a ninth below middle C to the G a fifth above it.
tenor	1.b.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer with such a voice.
tenor	1.c.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	a saxophone, horn, recorder, etc., intermediate in compass and size between the alto and baritone or bass.
tenor	1.d.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tenor sax.
tenor	2.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	general drift of thought; purpose.
	exam	1	to follow the tenor of an argument.
tenor	3.a.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in early polyphonic music
	def	the part singing the melody or the cantus firmus.
tenor	3.b.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in four-part harmony
	def	the second lowest part lying directly above the bass.
tenor	4.a.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	the heaviest and lowest-pitched bell in a ring.
tenor	4.b.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tenor bell.
tenor	5.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	a settled course of progress.
tenor	6.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	general tendency.
tenor	7.a.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	the exact words of a deed, etc., as distinct from their effect.
tenor	7.b.
	syl	ten+or
	pron	<1ten*>
	pos	n.
	def	an exact copy or transcript.
tenorless	sub
	head	tenor
	syl	ten+or+less
	pos	adj.
tenor clef	0.
	syl	te+nor clef
	pos	n.
	def	the clef that establishes middle C as being on the fourth line of the staff, used for the writing of music for the bassoon, cello, or tenor horn. See also {C clef}.
tenorite	ety	C19: named after G. Tenore (died l861), Italian botanist
tenorite	0.
	syl	ten:o+rite
	pron	<1ten*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black mineral found in copper deposits and consisting of copper oxide in the form of either metallic scales or earthy masses. Formula: CuO.
tenorrhaphies	infl
	head	tenorrhaphy
	syl	te+nor+rha+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenorrhaphy	0.
	syl	te+nor+rha+phy
	pron	<ti1nor*fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	the union of torn or divided tendons by means of sutures.
tenotomies	infl
	head	tenotomy
	syl	te+not:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenotomy	0.
	syl	te+not:o+my
	pron	<t*1not*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into a tendon.
tenotomist	sub
	head	tenotomy
	syl	te+1not:o+mist
	pos	n.
tenpenny	0.
	syl	ten+pen:ny
	pron	<1tenp*ni>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; U.S. of a nail
	def	three inches in length.
tenpin	0.
	syl	ten+pin
	pron	<1ten2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the pins used in tenpin bowling.
tenpin bowling	0.
	syl	ten+pin bowl+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a bowling game in which heavy bowls are rolled down a long lane to knock over the ten target pins at the other end. Also called (esp. U.S.): {tenpins}.
tenpins	0.
	syl	ten+pins
	pron	<1ten2pinz>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {tenpin bowling}.
tenrec	ety	C18: via French from Malagasy tr*`andraka 
tenrec	0.
	syl	ten+rec
	pron	<1tenrek>
	pos	n.
	def	any small mammal, such as ({tailless tenrec}) , of the Madagascan family resembling hedgehogs or shrews: order (insectivores).
tense	ety	C17: from Latin tensus taut, from tendere to stretch
tense	H1.1.
	syl	tense
	pron	<tens>
	pos	adj.
	def	stretched or stressed tightly; taut or rigid.
tense	H1.2.
	syl	tense
	pron	<tens>
	pos	adj.
	def	under mental or emotional strain.
tense	H1.3.
	syl	tense
	pron	<tens>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing mental or emotional strain.
	exam	1	a tense day.
tense	H1.4.
	syl	tense
	pron	<tens>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speech sound
	def	pronounced with considerable muscular effort and having relatively precise accuracy of articulation and considerable duration.
	exam	1	in English the vowel
tense	H1.5.
	syl	tense
	pron	<tens>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become tense.
tensely	sub
	head	tense
	syl	tense+ly
	pos	adv.
tenseness	sub
	head	tense
	syl	tense+ness
	pos	n.
tense	ety	C14: from Old French tens time, from Latin tempus  &- #!tense+less adj.
tense	H2.0.
	syl	tense
	pron	<tens>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a category of the verb or verbal inflections, such as present, past, and future, that expresses the temporal relations between what is reported in a sentence and the time of its utterance.
tense logic	0.
	syl	tense log+ic
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the study of temporal relations between propositions, usually pursued by considering the logical properties of symbols representing the tenses of natural languages.
tensible	0.
	syl	ten+si:ble
	pron	<1tens*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being stretched; tensile.
tensibility	sub
	head	tensible
	or	tensibleness
	syl	ten+si:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
tensibleness	sub
	head	tensible
	or	tensibility
	syl	ten+si:ble+ness
	pos	n.
tensibly	sub
	head	tensible
	syl	ten+si:bly
	pos	adv.
tensile	ety	C17: from New Latin tensilis, from Latin tendere to stretch
tensile	1.
	syl	ten+sile
	pron	<1tensIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tension.
tensile	2.
	syl	ten+sile
	pron	<1tensIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	sufficiently ductile to be stretched or drawn out.
tensile	3.
	syl	ten+sile
	pron	<1tensIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of musical instruments
	def	producing sounds through the vibration of stretched strings.
tensilely	sub
	head	tensile
	syl	ten+sile+ly
	pos	adv.
tensility	sub
	head	tensile
	or	tensileness
	syl	ten+sil+i:ty
	pron	<ten1sil?!iti>
	pos	n.
tensileness	sub
	head	tensile
	or	tensility
	syl	ten+sile+ness
	pos	n.
tensile strength	0.
	syl	ten+sile strength
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a material to withstand a longitudinal stress, expressed as the greatest stress that the material can stand without breaking.
tensimeter	ety	C20: from #7tensi (#7on) #7+ -#7meter 
tensimeter	0.
	syl	ten+sim+e:ter
	pron	<ten1simit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that measures differ?!ences in vapour pressures. It is used to determine transition points by observing changes of vapour pressure with temperature.
tensiometer	1.
	syl	ten+si+om+e:ter
	pron	<2tensi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the tensile strength of a wire, beam, etc.
tensiometer	2.
	syl	ten+si+om+e:ter
	pron	<2tensi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used to compare the vapour pressures of two liquids, usually consisting of two sealed bulbs containing the liquids, each being connected to one limb of a manometer.
tensiometer	3.
	syl	ten+si+om+e:ter
	pron	<2tensi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the surface tension of a liquid, usually consisting of a sensitive balance for measuring the force needed to pull a wire ring from the surface of the liquid.
tensiometer	4.
	syl	ten+si+om+e:ter
	pron	<2tensi1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the moisture content of soil.
tension	ety	C16: from Latin tensi*_o, from tendere to strain
tension	1.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of stretching or the state or degree of being stretched.
tension	2.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mental or emotional strain; stress.
tension	3.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation or condition of hostility, suspense, or uneasiness.
tension	4.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a force that tends to produce an elongation of a body or structure.
tension	5.a.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	voltage, electromotive force, or potential difference.
tension	5.b.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	high-tension;
	exam	2	low-tension.
tension	6.
	syl	ten+sion
	pron	<1tenS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for regulating the tension in a part, string, thread, etc., as in a sewing machine.
tensional	sub
	head	tension
	syl	ten+sion+al
	pos	adj.
tensionless	sub
	head	tension
	syl	ten+sion+less
	pos	adj.
tensity	0.
	syl	ten+si:ty
	pron	<1tensiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {tension} (senses 1-3).
tensive	0.
	syl	ten+sive
	pron	<1tensiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or causing tension or strain.
tensor	ety	C18: from New Latin, literally: a stretcher
tensor	1.
	syl	ten+sor
	pron	<1tens*>, <-sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any muscle that can cause a part to become firm or tense.
tensor	2.
	syl	ten+sor
	pron	<1tens*>, <-sc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set of components, functions of the coordinates of any point in space, that transform linearly between coordinate systems. For three dimensional space there are 3 components, where is the rank. A tensor of zero rank is a scalar, of rank one, a vector. #800840
tensorial	sub
	head	tensor
	syl	ten+so+ri:al
	pron	<ten1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
ten-strike	0.
	syl	ten-strike
	pos	n.
	qual	Tenpin bowling.
	def	another word for {{strike} (sense 39)}.
tent	ety	C13: from Old French tente, from Latin tent*_orium something stretched out, from tendere to stretch &- #!tent+ed adj. ?- #!tent+less adj.
tent	H1.1.a.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable shelter of canvas, plastic, or other waterproof material supported on poles and fastened to the ground by pegs and ropes.
tent	H1.1.b.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	tent peg.
tent	H1.2.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this in function or shape.
tent	H1.3.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to camp in a tent.
tent	H1.4.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a tent or tents.
tent	H1.5.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a tent as shelter.
tentlike	sub
	head	tent
	syl	tent+2like
	pos	adj.
tent	ety	C14 (in the sense: a probe): from Old French tente (n.), ultimately from Latin tempt*_are to try; see #7tempt 
tent	H2.1.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a plug of soft material for insertion into a bodily canal, etc., to dilate it or maintain its patency.
tent	H2.2.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to insert such a plug into (a bodily canal, etc.).
tent	ety	C16: from Spanish tinto dark-coloured; see #7tint 
tent	H3.0.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a red table wine from Alicante, Spain.
tent	H4.0.
	syl	tent
	pron	<tent>
	pos	vb.
	def	a Brit. dialect word for {attend}.
tenter	sub
	head	tent
	syl	tent+er
	pos	n.
tentacle	ety	C18: from New Latin tent*_aculum, from Latin tent*_are, variant of tempt*_are to feel
tentacle	1.
	syl	ten+ta+cle
	pron	<1tent*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various elongated flexible organs that occur near the mouth in many invertebrates and are used for feeding, grasping, etc.
tentacle	2.
	syl	ten+ta+cle
	pron	<1tent*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the hairs on the leaf of an insectivorous plant that are used to capture prey.
tentacle	3.
	syl	ten+ta+cle
	pron	<1tent*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a tentacle, esp. in its ability to grasp.
tentacled	sub
	head	tentacle
	syl	ten+ta+cled
	pos	adj.
tentacle-like	sub
	head	tentacle
	or	tentaculoid
	syl	ten:ta:cle-2like
	pron	<ten1t@kju2lcid>
	pos	adj.
tentaculoid	sub
	head	tentacle
	or	tentacle-like
	syl	ten+tac:u+loid
	pron	<ten1t@kju2lcid>
	pos	adj.
tentacular	sub
	head	tentacle
	syl	ten+tac:u+lar
	pron	<ten1t@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
tentage	1.
	syl	tent+age
	pron	<1tentiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	tents collectively.
tentage	2.
	syl	tent+age
	pron	<1tentiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a supply of tents or tenting equipment.
tentation	ety	C14: from Latin tent*_ati*_o, variant of tempt*_ati*_o #7temptation 
tentation	0.
	syl	ten+ta+tion
	pron	<ten1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of achieving the correct adjustment of a mechanical device by a series of trials.
tentative	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin tent*_at*_ivus, from Latin tent*_are to test
tentative	1.
	syl	ten+ta+tive
	pron	<1tent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	provisional or experimental; conjectural.
tentative	2.
	syl	ten+ta+tive
	pron	<1tent*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	hesitant, uncertain, or cautious.
tentatively	sub
	head	tentative
	syl	ten+ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
tentativeness	sub
	head	tentative
	syl	ten+ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
tent caterpillar	0.
	syl	tent cat+er+pil+lar
	pos	n.
	def	the larva of various moths of the family esp. of North America, which build communal webs in trees.
tent dress	0.
	syl	tent dress
	pos	n.
	def	a very full tent-shaped dress, having no darts, waistline, etc.
tenter	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin tent*_orium, from Latin tentus stretched, from tendere to stretch
tenter	1.
	syl	ten+ter
	pron	<1tent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame on which cloth is stretched during the manufacturing process in order that it may retain its shape while drying.
tenter	2.
	syl	ten+ter
	pron	<1tent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who stretches cloth on a tenter.
tenter	3.
	syl	ten+ter
	pron	<1tent*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stretch (cloth) on a tenter.
tenterhook	1.
	syl	ten:ter+hook
	pron	<1tent*2huk>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of hooks or bent nails used to hold cloth stretched on a tenter.
on tenterhooks	2.
	head	tenterhook
	syl	on tenterhooks.
	def	in a state of tension or suspense.
tenth	ety	C12 tenthe, from Old English t*_eotha; see #7ten, -#7th %2
tenth	1.a.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the ninth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 10th.
tenth	1.b.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	see you on the tenth;
	exam	2	tenth in line.
tenth	2.a.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 10 approximately equal parts of something.
tenth	2.b.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tenth part.
tenth	3.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 10 equal divisions of a particular measurement, etc. Related prefix: {deci-}.
	exam	1	decibel.
tenth	4.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by ten ( 1/10#800842) .
tenth	5.a.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of one octave plus a third.
tenth	5.b.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. {~}
tenth	6.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {tenthly}. after the ninth person, position, event, etc.
tenth	7.
	syl	tenth
	pron	<tenT>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {tenthly}. as the 10th point: linking what follows with the previous statements, as in a speech or argument.
tent stitch	0.
	syl	tent stitch
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {petit point} (sense 1).
tenuis	ety	C17: from Latin: thin
tenues	infl
	head	tenuis
	syl	ten:u+es
	pron	<1tenju2Ez>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tenuis	0.
	syl	ten:u+is
	pron	<1tenjuis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the grammar of classical Greek
	def	any of the voiceless stops as represented by kappa, pi, or tau (k, p, t).
tenuous	ety	C16: from Latin tenuis 
tenuous	1.
	syl	ten:u+ous
	pron	<1tenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	insignificant or flimsy.
	exam	1	a tenuous argument.
tenuous	2.
	syl	ten:u+ous
	pron	<1tenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	slim, fine, or delicate.
	exam	1	a tenuous thread.
tenuous	3.
	syl	ten:u+ous
	pron	<1tenju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	diluted or rarefied in consistency or density.
	exam	1	a tenuous fluid.
tenuity	sub
	head	tenuous
	syl	ten:u+i:ty
	pron	<te1njuiti>
	pos	n.
tenuously	sub
	head	tenuous
	syl	ten:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
tenuousness	sub
	head	tenuous
	syl	ten:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
tenure	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medieval Latin tenit*_ura, ultimately from Latin ten*_ere to hold
tenure	1.
	syl	ten+ure
	pron	<1tenju*>, <1tenj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the possession or holding of an office or position.
tenure	2.
	syl	ten+ure
	pron	<1tenju*>, <1tenj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the length of time an office, position, etc., lasts; term.
tenure	3.
	syl	ten+ure
	pron	<1tenju*>, <1tenj*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the improved security status of a person after having been in the employ of the same company or institution for a specified period.
tenure	4.a.
	syl	ten+ure
	pron	<1tenju*>, <1tenj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the holding or occupying of property, esp. realty, in return for services rendered, etc.
tenure	4.b.
	syl	ten+ure
	pron	<1tenju*>, <1tenj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of such holding or occupation.
tenurial	sub
	head	tenure
	syl	ten:1u+ri:al
	pos	adj.
tenurially	sub
	head	tenure
	syl	ten:1u+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
tenuto	ety	from Italian, literally: held, from tenere to hold, from Latin ten*_ere 
tenuto	0.
	syl	te+nu+to
	pron	<ti1nju:t*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	Music. of a note
	def	to be held for or beyond its full time value. Symbol: *_ (written above a note).
Tenzing Norgay	0.
	syl	Ten:zing Nor:gay
	pron	<1tensiG> <1nc:gA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, Nepalese mountaineer. With Sir Edmund Hillary, he was the first to reach the summit of Mount Everest (1953).
teocalli	ety	C17: from Nahuatl, from teotl god+ calli house
teocallis	infl
	head	teocalli
	syl	te:o+cal+lis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teocalli	0.
	syl	te:o+cal+li
	pron	<2tE*u1k@li>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various truncated pyramids built by the Aztecs as bases for their temples.
teosinte	ety	C19: from Nahuatl teocentli, from teotl god+ centli dry ear of corn
teosinte	0.
	syl	te:o+sin+te
	pron	<2tE*u1sinti>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall Central American annual grass, resembling maize and grown for forage in the southern U.S.
tepal	ety	C20: from French t*'epale changed (on analogy with s*'epale sepal) from p*'etale #7petal 
tepal	0.
	syl	te+pal
	pron	<1tEpL>, <1tepL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the subdivisions of a perianth that is not clearly differentiated into calyx and corolla.
tepee	ety	C19: from Dakota t*_ip*_i, from ti to dwell+ pi used for
teepee	alt
	head	tepee
	or	tepee
	syl	tee+pee
	pron	<1tEpE>
	pos	n.
tepee	0.
	or	teepee
	syl	te+pee
	pron	<1tEpE>
	pos	n.
	def	a cone-shaped tent of animal skins used by certain North American Indians.
tepefy	ety	C17: from Latin tep*_ere 
tepefies	infl
	head	tepefy
	syl	tep+e:fies
	pos	vb.
tepefying	infl
	head	tepefy
	syl	tep+e:fy+ing
	pos	vb.
tepefied	infl
	head	tepefy
	syl	tep+e:fied.
	pos	vb.
tepefy	0.
	syl	tep+e:fy
	pron	<1tepi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become tepid.
tepefaction	sub
	head	tepefy
	syl	tep+e:fac+tion
	pron	<2tepi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
tephra	ety	C20: Greek, literally: ashes
tephra	0.
	syl	teph+ra
	pron	<1tefr*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	solid matter ejected during a volcanic eruption.
tephrite	ety	C17: from Greek tephros, from tephra ashes; see -#7ite %1
tephrite	0.
	syl	teph+rite
	pron	<1tefrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of basalt containing augite, nepheline, or leucite.
tephritic	sub
	head	tephrite
	syl	teph+rit+ic
	pron	<tef1ritik>
	pos	adj.
Tepic	0.
	syl	Te+pic
	pron	Spanish <tA1pik>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central Mexico, capital of Nayarit state: agricultural trading and processing centre. Pop.: 114512 (1975 est.).
tepid	ety	C14: from Latin tepidus, from tep*_ere to be lukewarm
tepid	1.
	syl	tep+id
	pron	<1tepid>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly warm; lukewarm.
tepid	2.
	syl	tep+id
	pron	<1tepid>
	pos	adj.
	def	relatively unenthusiastic or apathetic.
	exam	1	the play had a tepid reception.
tepidity	sub
	head	tepid
	or	tepidness
	syl	te+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
tepidness	sub
	head	tepid
	or	tepidity
	syl	tep+id+ness
	pos	n.
tepidly	sub
	head	tepid
	syl	tep+id+ly
	pos	adv.
tequila	ety	from Mexican Spanish, from Tequila district in Mexico
tequila	1.
	syl	te+qui+la
	pron	<ti1kEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit that is distilled in Mexico from an agave plant and forms the basis of many mixed drinks.
tequila	2.
	syl	te+qui+la
	pron	<ti1kEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plant, from which this drink is made.
ter	1.
	syl	ter.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	terrace.
ter	2.
	syl	ter.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	territory.
ter-	ety	from Latin ter thrice; related to tr*_es #7three 
ter-	0.
	syl	ter-
	usage	combining form.
	def	three, third, or three times.
	exam	1	tercentenary.
tera-	ety	from Greek teras monster
tera-	0.
	syl	ter:a-
	pos	prefix.
	def	denoting 10%1%2.
	exam	1	terameter.
Terai	1.
	syl	Te+rai
	pron	<t*1rI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a belt of marshy land at the foot of mountains, esp. at the foot of the Himalayas in Uttar Pradesh.
Terai	2.
	syl	Te+rai
	pron	<t*1rI>
	pos	n.
	def	a felt hat with a wide brim worn in subtropical regions.
teraph	ety	C14: from Hebrew, of uncertain origin
teraphim	infl
	head	teraph
	syl	ter+a:phim
	pron	<-*fim>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teraph	0.
	syl	ter+aph
	pron	<1ter*f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	any of various small household gods or images venerated by ancient Semitic peoples. (Genesis 31:19-21; I Samuel 19:13-16).
terat-	ety	from Greek terat-, teras monster, prodigy
terato-	alt
	head	terat-
	or	terat-
	syl	ter:a:to-
terat-	0.
	or	terato-
	syl	ter:at-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a monster or something abnormal.
	exam	1	teratism;
	exam	2	teratoid.
teratism	0.
	syl	ter:a+tism
	pron	<1ter*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malformed animal or human, esp. in the fetal stage; monster.
teratogenic	0.
	syl	ter:a+to+gen+ic
	pron	<2ter*t*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing malformation in a fetus.
teratoid	0.
	syl	ter:a+toid
	pron	<1ter*2tcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	resembling a monster.
teratology	1.
	syl	ter:a+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2ter*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biology that is concerned with the structure, development, etc., of monsters.
teratology	2.
	syl	ter:a+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2ter*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of tales about mythical or fantastic creatures, monsters, etc.
teratologic	sub
	head	teratology
	or	teratological
	syl	ter:a+to+log+ic
	pron	<2ter*t*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
teratological	sub
	head	teratology
	or	teratologic
	syl	ter:a+to+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
teratologist	sub
	head	teratology
	syl	ter:a+1tol:o+gist
	pos	n.
teratoma	0.
	syl	ter:a+to+ma
	pron	<2ter*1t*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumour or group of tumours composed of tissue foreign to the site of growth.
terbia	0.
	syl	ter+bi:a
	pron	<1tR:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {terbium oxide}.
terbium	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after Ytterby, Sweden, village where it was discovered
terbium	0.
	syl	ter+bi:um
	pron	<1tR:bi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft malleable silvery-grey element of the lanthanide series of metals, occurring in gadolinite and monazite and used in lasers and for doping solid-state devices. Symbol: Tb; atomic no.: 65; atomic wt.: 158.925; valency: 3 or 4; relative density: 8.234; melting pt.: 1360?%C; boiling pt.: 3041?%C.
terbic	sub
	head	terbium
	syl	ter+bic
	pos	adj.
terbium metal	0.
	syl	ter+bi:um met+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a group of related lanthanides, including terbium, europium, and gadolinium.
terbium oxide	0.
	syl	ter+bi:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	an amorphous white insoluble powder. Formula: Tb\2O\3. Also called: {terbia}.
Terborch	alt
	head	Ter Borch
	or	Ter Borch
	syl	Ter:borch
	pron	Dutch <ter> <1bcrx>
	pos	n.
Gerard	infl
	head	Ter Borch
	syl	Ge:rard
	pron	<1$xA:rart>
	pos	n.
Ter Borch	0.
	or	Terborch
	syl	Ter Borch
	pron	Dutch <ter> <1bcrx>
	pos	n.
	def	1617-81, Dutch genre and portrait painter.
tierce	alt
	head	terce
	or	terce
	syl	tierce
	pos	n.
terce	0.
	or	tierce
	syl	terce
	pron	<tR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the third of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, originally fixed at the third hour of the day, about 9 a.m.
Terceira	0.
	syl	Ter+cei+ra
	pron	Portuguese <t*r1s*ir*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the N Atlantic, in the Azores: NATO military air base. Pop.: 90409 (1970). Area: 397 sq. km (153 sq. miles).
tercel	ety	C14: from Old French, from Vulgar Latin tertiolus (unattested), from Latin tertius third, referring to the tradition that only one egg in three hatched a male chick
tiercel	alt
	head	tercel
	or	tercel
	syl	tier+cel
	pos	n.
tercel	0.
	or	tiercel
	syl	ter+cel
	pron	<1tR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a male falcon or hawk, esp. as used in falconry.
tercentennial	alt
	head	tercentenary
	or	tercentenary
	syl	ter+cen+ten+ni:al
	pos	adj.
tercentenary	1.
	or	tercentennial
	syl	ter+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2tR:sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a period of 300 years.
tercentenary	2.
	or	tercentennial
	syl	ter+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2tR:sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a 300th anniversary or its celebration. {~} {+te+nar@.ies} {+ten+ni@.als}.
tercentenary	3.
	or	tercentennial
	syl	ter+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2tR:sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	an anniversary of 300 years or its celebration.
tercentenary	xref
	or	tercentennial
	syl	ter+cen+te+nar:y
	pron	<2tR:sen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {tricentennial}.
tercet	ety	C16: from French, from Italian terzetto, diminutive of terzo third, from Latin tertius 
tercet	0.
	syl	ter+cet
	pron	<1tR:sit>, <tR:1set>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three lines of verse that rhyme together or are connected by rhyme with adjacent groups of three lines.
terebene	ety	C19: from #7tereb (#7inth) #7+ -#7ene 
terebene	0.
	syl	ter+e:bene
	pron	<1ter*2bEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of hydrocarbons prepared from oil of turpentine and sulphuric acid, used to make paints and varnishes and medicinally as an expectorant and antiseptic.
terebic acid	0.
	syl	te+reb+ic ac:id
	pron	<te1rebik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline carboxylic acid produced by the action of nitric acid on turpentine. Formula: C\7H\1\0O\4.
terebinth	ety	C14: from Latin terebinthus, from Greek terebinthos turpentine tree
terebinth	0.
	syl	ter+e:binth
	pron	<1teribinT>
	pos	n.
	def	a small anacardiaceous tree, of the Mediterranean region, having winged leafstalks and clusters of small flowers, and yielding a turpentine.
terebinthine	1.
	syl	ter+e:bin+thine
	pron	<2teri1binTIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to terebinth or related plants.
terebinthine	2.
	syl	ter+e:bin+thine
	pron	<2teri1binTIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, consisting of, or resembling turpentine.
teredo	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek ter*_ed*_on wood-boring worm; related to Greek tetrainein to pierce
teredos	infl
	head	teredo
	or	teredines
	syl	te+re+dos
	pron	<-di2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teredines	infl
	head	teredo
	or	teredos
	syl	te+re+di+nes
	pron	<-di2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
teredo	0.
	syl	te+re+do
	pron	<te1rEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine bivalve mollusc of the genus See {shipworm}.
Terence	0.
	syl	Ter:ence
	pron	<1ter*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??190-159 #7b.c., Roman comic dramatist. His six comedies, and are based on Greek originals by Menander.
terephthalic acid	ety	C20: from #7terebene+phthalic 
terephthalic acid	0.
	syl	ter+eph+thal+ic ac:id
	pron	<2teref1T@lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-insoluble carboxylic acid used in making polyester resins such as Terylene; 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C\6H\4?!(COOH)\2.
Theresa	alt
	head	Teresa
	or	Teresa
	syl	The:re:sa
	pron	<t*1rEz*>, Spanish <tA1rAsa>
	pos	n.
Saint	1.
	head	Teresa
	syl	Saint
	def	known as 1515-82, Spanish nun and mystic. She reformed the Carmelite order and founded 17 convents. Her writings include a spiritual autobiography and Feast day: Oct. 15.
Mother	2.
	head	Teresa
	syl	Mother.
	def	original name born 1910, Indian Roman Catholic missionary, born in Yugoslavia of Albanian parents: noted for her work among the starving in Calcutta.
Valentina Vladimirovna	infl
	head	Tereshkova
	syl	Va:len:ti:na Vla:di:mi:rov:na
	pron	<v*lin1tin*> <vla1dimir*vn*>
	pos	n.
Tereshkova	0.
	syl	Te:resh:ko:va
	pron	Russian <tiriS1kcv*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1937, Soviet cosmonaut; first woman in space (1963).
Teresina	0.
	syl	Te+re+si+na
	pron	Portuguese <2tArA1zina>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in NE Brazil, capital of Piau*'i state, on the Parna*'iba River: chief commercial centre of the Parna*'iba valley. Pop.: 181071 (1970). Former name: {Therezina}.
terete	ety	C17: from Latin teres smooth, from terere to rub
terete	0.
	syl	te+rete
	pron	<1terEt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	cylindrical and tapering.
Tereus	0.
	syl	Te:re:us
	pron	<1ti*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a prince of Thrace, who raped Philomela, sister of his wife Procne, and was punished by being turned into a hoopoe.
tergiversate	ety	C17: from Latin tergivers*_ar*_i to turn one's back, from tergum back+ vertere to turn
tergiversate	1.
	syl	ter+gi+ver+sate
	pron	<1tR:Jiv*2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change sides or loyalties; apostatize.
tergiversate	2.
	syl	ter+gi+ver+sate
	pron	<1tR:Jiv*2sAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be evasive or ambiguous; equivocate.
tergiversation	sub
	head	tergiversate
	syl	ter+gi+ver+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tergiversator	sub
	head	tergiversate
	or	tergiversant
	syl	ter+gi+ver+2sa+tor
	pron	<1tR:Ji2vR:sNt>
	pos	n.
tergiversant	sub
	head	tergiversate
	or	tergiversator
	syl	ter+gi+ver+sant
	pron	<1tR:Ji2vR:sNt>
	pos	n.
tergiversatory	sub
	head	tergiversate
	syl	ter+gi+1ver+sa+to:ry
	pos	adj.
tergum	ety	C19: from Latin: the back
terga	infl
	head	tergum
	syl	ter+ga
	pron	<-g*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tergum	0.
	syl	ter+gum
	pron	<1tR:g*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a cuticular plate covering the dorsal surface of a body segment of an arthropod. Compare {{sternum} (sense 3)}.
tergal	sub
	head	tergum
	syl	ter+gal
	pos	adj.
teriyaki	ety	from Japanese, from teri sunshine+ yaki to broil
teriyaki	1.
	syl	ter:i+ya+ki
	pron	<2teri1ja:ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Japanese cookery.
	def	marinated in soy sauce and rice wine and grilled, usually over charcoal.
teriyaki	2.
	syl	ter:i+ya+ki
	pron	<2teri1ja:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a dish of meat prepared in this way.
term	ety	C13: from Old French terme, from Latin terminus end
term	1.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a name, expression, or word used for some particular thing, esp. in a specialized field of knowledge.
	exam	1	a medical term.
term	2.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any word or expression.
term	3.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a limited period of time.
	exam	1	his second term of office;
	exam	2	a prison term.
term	4.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the divisions of the academic year during which a school, college, etc., is in session.
term	5.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a point in time determined for an event or for the end of a period.
term	6.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {full term}. the period at which childbirth is imminent.
term	7.a.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an estate or interest in land limited to run for a specified period.
	exam	1	a term of years.
term	7.b.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of an estate, etc.
term	7.c.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of time during which sessions of courts of law are held.
term	7.d.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	time allowed to a debtor to settle.
term	8.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	any distinct quantity making up a fraction or proportion, or contained in a polynomial, sequence, series, etc.
term	9.a.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the word or phrase that forms either the subject or predicate of a proposition.
term	9.b.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three subjects or predicates occurring in a syllogism.
term	10.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {terminal, terminus, terminal figure}. a sculptured post, esp. one in the form of an armless bust or an animal on the top of a square pillar.
term	11.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	the usual word for {quarter} (sense 10).
term	12.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a boundary or limit.
term	13.
	syl	term
	pron	<tR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to designate; call.
	exam	1	he was termed a thief.
termly	sub
	head	term
	syl	term+ly
	pos	adv.
term	1.
	syl	term.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	terminal.
term	2.
	syl	term.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	termination.
termagant	ety	C13: from earlier Tervagaunt, from Old French Tervagan, from Italian Trivigante; after an arrogant character in medieval mystery plays who was supposed to be a Moslem deity
termagant	0.a.
	syl	ter+ma+gant
	pron	<1tR:m*g*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a shrewish woman; scold.
termagant	0.b.
	syl	ter+ma+gant
	pron	<1tR:m*g*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a termagant woman.
termagancy	sub
	head	termagant
	syl	ter+ma+gan+cy
	pos	n.
termagantly	sub
	head	termagant
	syl	ter+ma+gant+ly
	pos	adv.
-termer	0.
	syl	-term:er
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	a person serving a specified length of time in prison.
	exam	1	a short-termer.
terminable	1.
	syl	ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<1tR:min*bL>, <1tR:mn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be terminated.
terminable	2.
	syl	ter+mi+na:ble
	pron	<1tR:min*bL>, <1tR:mn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	terminating after a specific period or event.
	exam	1	a terminable annuity.
terminability	sub
	head	terminable
	or	terminableness
	syl	ter+mi+na:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
terminableness	sub
	head	terminable
	or	terminability
	syl	ter+mi+na:ble+ness
	pos	n.
terminably	sub
	head	terminable
	syl	ter+mi+na:bly
	pos	adv.
terminal	ety	C15: from Latin termin*_alis, from terminus end
terminal	1.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, being, or situated at an end, terminus, or boundary.
	exam	1	a terminal station;
	exam	2	terminal buds.
terminal	2.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or occurring after or in a term.
	exam	1	terminal leave;
	exam	2	terminal examinations.
terminal	3.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	terminating in death.
	exam	1	terminal cancer.
terminal	4.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the storage or delivery of freight at a warehouse.
	exam	1	a terminal service.
terminal	5.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	a terminat?!ing point, part, or place.
terminal	6.a.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	a point at which current enters or leaves an electrical device, such as a battery or a circuit.
terminal	6.b.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	a conductor by which current enters or leaves at such a point.
terminal	7.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device having input/output links with a computer but situated at a distance from the computer.
terminal	8.a.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental carving at the end of a structure.
terminal	8.b.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {term} (sense 10).
terminal	9.a.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	a point or station usually at the end of the line of a railway, serving as an important access point for passengers or freight.
terminal	9.b.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {terminus}.
terminal	10.a.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest arteriole before its division into capillaries.
terminal	10.b.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two veins that collect blood from the thalamus and surrounding structures and empty it into the internal cerebral vein.
terminal	10.c.
	syl	ter+mi+nal
	pron	<1tR:minL>
	pos	n.
	def	the portion of a bronchiole just before it subdivides into the air sacs of the lungs.
terminally	sub
	head	terminal
	syl	ter+mi+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
terminal velocity	1.
	syl	ter+mi+nal ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the constant maximum velocity reached by a body falling under gravity through a fluid, esp. the atmosphere.
terminal velocity	2.
	syl	ter+mi+nal ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the velocity of a missile or projectile when it reaches its target.
terminal velocity	3.
	syl	ter+mi+nal ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum velocity attained by a rocket, missile, or shell flying in a parabolic flight path.
terminal velocity	4.
	syl	ter+mi+nal ve+loc+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the maximum velocity that an aircraft can attain, as determined by its total drag.
terminate	ety	C16: from Latin termin*_atus limited, from termin*_are to set boundaries, from terminus end
terminate	0.
	syl	ter+mi+nate
	pron	<1tR:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or with
	def	to form, be, or put an end to; conclude.
	exam	1	to terminate a pregnancy;
	exam	2	their relationship terminated amicably.
terminative	sub
	head	terminate
	syl	ter+mi+na+tive
	pos	adj.
terminatory	sub
	head	terminate
	syl	ter+mi+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
termination	1.
	syl	ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of terminating or the state of being terminated.
termination	2.
	syl	ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that terminates.
termination	3.
	syl	ter+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2tR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a final result.
terminational	sub
	head	termination
	syl	ter+mi+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
terminator	0.
	syl	ter+mi+na+tor
	pron	<1tR:mi2nAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the line dividing the illuminated and dark part of the moon or planet.
terminology	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin terminus term from Latin: end
terminologies	infl
	head	terminology
	syl	ter+mi+nol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terminology	1.
	syl	ter+mi+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2tR:mi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of specialized words relating to a particular subject.
terminology	2.
	syl	ter+mi+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2tR:mi1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of terms.
terminological	sub
	head	terminology
	syl	ter+mi+no+log:i+cal
	pron	<2tR:min*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
terminologically	sub
	head	terminology
	syl	ter+mi+no+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
terminologist	sub
	head	terminology
	syl	ter+mi+1nol:o+gist
	pos	n.
term insurance	0.
	syl	term in+sur+ance
	pos	n.
	def	life assurance, usually low in cost and offering no cash value, that provides for the payment of a specified sum of money only if the insured dies within a stipulated period of time.
terminus	ety	C16: from Latin: end; related to Greek term*_on boundary
termini	infl
	head	terminus
	or	terminuses
	syl	ter+mi+ni
	pron	<-nI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terminuses	infl
	head	terminus
	or	termini
	syl	ter+mi+nus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terminus	1.
	syl	ter+mi+nus
	pron	<1tR:min*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the last or final part or point.
terminus	2.
	syl	ter+mi+nus
	pron	<1tR:min*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either end of a railway, bus route, etc., or a station or town at such a point.
terminus	3.
	syl	ter+mi+nus
	pron	<1tR:min*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a goal aimed for.
terminus	4.
	syl	ter+mi+nus
	pron	<1tR:min*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a boundary or boundary marker.
terminus	5.
	syl	ter+mi+nus
	pron	<1tR:min*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {term} (sense 10).
Terminus	0.
	syl	Ter:mi:nus
	pron	<1tR:min*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of boundaries.
terminus ad quem	ety	literally: the end to which
terminus ad quem	0.
	syl	ter+mi+nus ad quem
	pron	Latin. <1tR:mi2nus> <@d> <1kwem>
	pos	n.
	def	the aim or terminal point.
terminus a quo	ety	literally: the end from which
terminus a quo	0.
	syl	ter+mi+nus a quo
	pron	Latin. <1tR:mi2nus> <a:> <1kw*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the starting point; beginning.
termitarium	ety	C20: from #7termite +-#7arium 
termitarium	0.
	syl	ter+mi+tar+i:um
	pron	<2tR:mi1te*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nest of a termite colony.
termite	ety	C18: from New Latin termit*_es white ants, pl. of termes, from Latin: a woodworm; related to Greek tetrainein to bore through
termite	0.
	syl	ter+mite
	pron	<1tR:mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any whitish ant-like social insect of the order of warm and tropical regions. Some species feed on wood, causing damage to furniture, buildings, trees, etc. Also called: {white ant}.
termitic	sub
	head	termite
	syl	ter+mit+ic
	pron	<tR:1mitik>
	pos	adj.
termless	1.
	syl	term+less
	pron	<1tR:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without limit or boundary.
termless	2.
	syl	term+less
	pron	<1tR:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconditional.
termless	3.
	syl	term+less
	pron	<1tR:mlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {indescribable}.
termer	alt
	head	termor
	or	termor
	syl	ter+mer
	pron	<1tR:m*>
	pos	n.
termor	0.
	or	termer
	syl	ter+mor
	pron	<1tR:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person who holds an estate for a term of years or until he dies.
terms	1.
	syl	terms
	pron	<tR:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually specified prenominally
	def	the actual language or mode of presentation used.
	exam	1	he described the project in loose terms.
terms	2.
	syl	terms
	pron	<tR:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	conditions of an agreement.
	exam	1	you work here on our terms.
terms	3.
	syl	terms
	pron	<tR:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a sum of money paid for a service or credit; charges.
terms	4.
	syl	terms
	pron	<tR:mz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually preceded by on
	def	mutual relationship or standing.
	exam	1	they are on affectionate terms.
bring to terms	5.
	head	terms
	syl	bring to terms.
	def	to cause to agree or submit.
in terms of	6.
	head	terms
	syl	in terms of.
	def	as expressed by; regarding.
	exam	1	in terms of money he was no better off.
come to terms	7.
	head	terms
	syl	come to terms.
	def	to reach acceptance or agreement.
	exam	1	to come to terms with one's failings.
terms of trade	0.
	syl	terms of trade
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Economics, Brit.
	def	the ratio of export prices to import prices. It measures a nation's trading position, which improves when export prices rise faster or fall slower than import prices.
tern	ety	C18: from Old Norse therna; related to Norwegian terna, Swedish t*"arna 
tern	H1.0.
	syl	tern
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the subfamily having a forked tail, long narrow wings, a pointed bill, and a typically black-and-white plumage: family (gulls, etc.), order
tern	ety	C14: from Old French terne, from Italian terno, from Latin tern*_i three each; related to Latin ter thrice, tr*_es three
tern	H2.1.
	syl	tern
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-masted schooner.
tern	H2.2.
	syl	tern
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a group of three.
ternary	ety	C14: from Latin tern*_arius, from tern*_i three each
ternary	1.
	syl	ter+na+ry
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of three or groups of three.
ternary	2.a.
	syl	ter+na+ry
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a number system
	def	to the base three.
ternary	2.b.
	syl	ter+na+ry
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or containing three variables.
ternary	3.
	syl	ter+na+ry
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an alloy, mixture, or chemical compound
	def	having three different components or composed of three different elements.
ternaries	infl
	head	ternary
	syl	ter+na+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ternary	4.
	syl	ter+na+ry
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three.
ternary form	0.
	syl	ter+na+ry form
	pos	n.
	def	a musical structure consisting of two contrasting sections followed by a repetition of the first; the form Also called: {song form}.
ternate	ety	C18: from New Latin tern*_atus, from Medieval Latin tern*_are to increase threefold
ternate	1.
	syl	ter+nate
	pron	<1tR:nit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a leaf
	def	consisting of three leaflets or other parts.
ternate	2.
	syl	ter+nate
	pron	<1tR:nit>, <-nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	having groups of three members.
ternately	sub
	head	ternate
	syl	ter+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
terne	ety	C16: perhaps from French terne dull, from Old French ternir to #7tarnish 
terne	1.
	syl	terne
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {terne metal}. an alloy of lead containing tin (10-20 per cent) and antimony (1.5-2 per cent).
terne	2.
	syl	terne
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {terne plate}. steel plate coated with this alloy.
Terni	0.
	syl	Ter+ni
	pron	Italian <1terni>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central Italy, in Umbria: site of waterfalls created in Roman times. Pop.: 111315 (1975 est.).
ternion	ety	C16: from Latin terni*_o triad, from tern*_i three each; related to ter thrice
ternion	1.
	syl	ter+ni+on
	pron	<1tR:ni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a group of three.
ternion	2.
	syl	ter+ni+on
	pron	<1tR:ni*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a gathering of three sheets of paper folded once, making six leaves or 12 pages.
Ternopol	0.
	syl	Ter+no+pol
	pron	Russian <tir1ncp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the SW Soviet Union, in the W Ukrainian SSR: formerly under Polish rule. Pop.: 120000 (1975 est.). Polish name: {Tarnopol}.
terotechnology	ety	C20: from Greek t*_erein to care for +#7technology 
terotechnology	0.
	syl	ter:o+tech+nol+o:gy
	pron	<2ti*r*utek1nol*Ji>, <2ter->
	pos	n.
	def	technology concerned with the installation, efficient operation, and maintenance of equipment and machinery.
terpene	ety	C19: terp- from obsolete terpentine #7turpentine+ -#7ene 
terpene	0.
	syl	ter+pene
	pron	<1tR:pEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of unsaturated hydrocarbons, such as limonene, pinene, and the carotenes, that are found in the essential oils of many plants, esp. conifers. Their molecules contain isoprene units and have the general formula (C\5H\8)\n.
terpenic	sub
	head	terpene
	syl	ter+1pe+nic
	pos	adj.
terpineol	ety	C20: from #7terpene+ -#7ine %2#7+ -#7ol %1
terpineol	0.
	syl	ter+pin+e:ol
	pron	<tR:1pini2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	a terpene alcohol with an odour of lilac, existing in three isomeric forms that occur in several essential oils. A mixture of the isomers is used as a solvent and in flavourings and perfumes. Formula: C\1\0H\1\7OH.
Terpsichore	ety	C18: via Latin from Greek, from terpsikhoros delighting in the dance, from terpein to delight+ khoros dance; see #7chorus 
Terpsichore	0.
	syl	Terp:sich:o:re
	pron	<tR:p1sik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Muse of the dance and of choral song.
Terpsichorean	1.
	syl	Terp+si+cho+re:an
	pron	<2tR:psik*1ri*n>, <-1kc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often used facetiously.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to dancing or the art of dancing.
Terpsichorean	2.
	syl	Terp+si+cho+re:an
	pron	<2tR:psik*1ri*n>, <-1kc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often used facetiously.
	def	a dancer.
terr	1.
	syl	terr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	terrace.
terr	2.
	syl	terr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	territory.
terra	ety	from Latin
terra	0.
	syl	ter+ra
	pron	<1ter*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in legal contexts
	def	earth or land.
terra alba	ety	from Latin, literally: white earth
terra alba	1.
	syl	ter+ra al:ba
	pron	<1@lb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white finely powdered form of gypsum, used to make paints, paper, etc.
terra alba	2.
	syl	ter+ra al:ba
	pron	<1@lb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other white earthy substances, such as kaolin, pipeclay, and magnesia.
terrace	ety	C16: from Old French terrasse, from Old Proven*,cal terrassa pile of earth, from terra earth, from Latin
terrace	1.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal flat area of ground, often one of a series in a slope.
terrace	2.a.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a row of houses, usually identical and having common dividing walls, or the street onto which they face.
terrace	2.b.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a street name
	exam	1	Grosvenor Terrace.
terrace	3.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a paved area alongside a building, serving partly as a garden.
terrace	4.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a balcony or patio.
terrace	5.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the flat roof of a house built in a Spanish or Oriental style.
terrace	6.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat area bounded by a short steep slope formed by the down-cutting of a river or by erosion.
terrace	7.a.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	unroofed tiers around a football pitch on which the spectators stand.
terrace	7.b.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the spectators themselves. {~}
terrace	8.
	syl	ter+race
	pron	<1ter*s>
	pos	n.
	def	to make into or provide with a terrace or terraces.
terraceless	sub
	head	terrace
	syl	ter+race+less
	pos	adj.
terraced house	0.
	syl	ter+raced house
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a house that is part of a terrace. U.S. name: {row house}.
terraced housing	sub
	head	terraced house
	syl	ter+raced hous+ing
	pos	n.
terra cotta	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: baked earth
terra cotta	1.
	syl	ter+ra cot+ta
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard unglazed brownish-red earthenware, or the clay from which it is made.
terra cotta	2.
	syl	ter+ra cot+ta
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of terra cotta, such as a sculpture.
terra cotta	3.
	syl	ter+ra cot+ta
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong reddish-brown to brownish-orange colour.
terra cotta	4.
	syl	ter+ra cot+ta
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of terra cotta.
	exam	1	a terra-cotta urn.
terra cotta	5.
	syl	ter+ra cot+ta
	pron	<1kot*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour terra cotta.
	exam	1	a terra-cotta carpet.
terra firma	ety	C17: from Latin
terra firma	0.
	syl	ter+ra fir+ma
	pron	<1fR:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid earth; firm ground.
terrain	ety	C18: from French, ultimately from Latin terr*_enum ground, from terra earth
terrain	1.
	syl	ter+rain
	pron	<1terAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of ground, esp. with reference to its physical character or military potential.
	exam	1	a rocky terrain.
terrain	2.
	syl	ter+rain
	pron	<1terAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {terrane}.
terra incognita	0.
	syl	ter+ra in+cog+ni+ta
	pron	Latin. <1ter*> <in1kognit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unexplored or unknown land, region, or area for study.
Terramycin	0.
	syl	Ter+ra+my+cin
	pron	<2ter*1mIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {oxy?!tet?!ra?!cy?!cline}.
terrane	ety	C19: see #7terrain 
terrain	alt
	head	terrane
	or	terrane
	syl	ter+rain
	pron	<1terAn>
	pos	n.
terrane	0.
	or	terrain
	syl	ter+rane
	pron	<1terAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of rock formations, esp. one having a prevalent type of rock.
terrapin	ety	C17: of Algonquian origin; compare Delaware torope turtle
terrapin	0.
	syl	ter+ra+pin
	pron	<1ter*pin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various web-footed chelonian reptiles that live on land and in fresh water and feed on small aquatic animals: family Also called: {water tortoise}.
terrarium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin terra earth
terrariums	infl
	head	terrarium
	or	terraria
	syl	ter+rar+i:ums
	pron	<-1re*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terraria	infl
	head	terrarium
	or	terrariums
	syl	ter+rar:i:a
	pron	<-1re*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terrarium	0.
	syl	ter+rar+i:um
	pron	<te1re*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a closed container in which small terrestrial animals or plants are kept.
terra sigillata	ety	from Latin: sealed earth
terra sigillata	1.
	syl	ter+ra si+gil+la+ta
	pron	<1ter*> <2siJi1la:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown clayey earth found on the Aegean island of Lemnos: formerly used as an astringent and in the making of earthenware pottery.
terra sigillata	2.
	syl	ter+ra si+gil+la+ta
	pron	<1ter*> <2siJi1la:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar earth resembling this.
terra sigillata	3.
	syl	ter+ra si+gil+la+ta
	pron	<1ter*> <2siJi1la:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	earthenware pottery made from this or a similar earth, esp. Samian ware.
terrazzo	ety	C20: from Italian: #7terrace 
terrazzo	0.
	syl	ter+raz+zo
	pron	<te1r@ts*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a floor or wall finish made by setting marble or other stone chips into a layer of mortar and polishing the surface.
terrene	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman, from Latin terr*_enus, from terra earth
terrene	1.
	syl	ter+rene
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the earth; worldly; mundane.
terrene	2.
	syl	ter+rene
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of earth; earthy.
terrene	3.
	syl	ter+rene
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a land.
terrene	4.
	syl	ter+rene
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {earth}.
terrenely	sub
	head	terrene
	syl	ter+1rene+ly
	pos	adv.
terreplein	ety	C16: from French, from Medieval Latin phrase terr*_a pl*_enus filled with earth
terreplein	1.
	syl	terre+plein
	pron	<1te*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the top of a rampart where guns are placed behind the parapet.
terreplein	2.
	syl	terre+plein
	pron	<1te*2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an embankment with a level top surface.
terrestrial	ety	C15: from Latin terrestris, from terra earth
terrestrial	1.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al
	pron	<t*1restri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the earth.
terrestrial	2.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al
	pron	<t*1restri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or belonging to the land as opposed to the sea or air.
terrestrial	3.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al
	pron	<t*1restri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	living or growing on the land.
terrestrial	4.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al
	pron	<t*1restri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	earthly, worldly, or mundane.
terrestrial	5.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al
	pron	<t*1restri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of the earth.
terrestrially	sub
	head	terrestrial
	syl	ter+1res+tri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
terrestrialness	sub
	head	terrestrial
	syl	ter+1res+tri+al+ness
	pos	n.
terrestrial guidance	0.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a method of missile or rocket guidance in which the flight path is controlled by reference to the strength and direction of the earth's gravitational or magnetic field. Compare {inertial guidance}.
terrestrial telescope	0.
	syl	ter+res+tri:al tel:e+scope
	pos	n.
	def	a telescope for use on earth rather than for making astronomical observations. Such tele?!scopes contain an additional lens or prism system to produce an erect image. Compare {astronomical telescope}.
terret	ety	C15: variant of toret, from Old French, diminutive of tor loop; see #7tour 
terret	1.
	syl	ter+ret
	pron	<1terit>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two metal rings on a harness saddle through which the reins are passed.
terret	2.
	syl	ter+ret
	pron	<1terit>
	pos	n.
	def	the ring on a dog's collar for attaching the lead.
terre-verte	ety	C17: from French, literally: green earth
terre-verte	1.
	syl	terre-verte
	pron	<1te*2vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-green pigment used in paints,@T consisting@T of@T powdered @T glauconite.@T
terrible	ety	C15: from Latin terribilis, from terr*_ere to terrify
terrible	1.
	syl	ter+ri+ble
	pron	<1ter*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	very serious or extreme.
	exam	1	a terrible cough.
terrible	2.
	syl	ter+ri+ble
	pron	<1ter*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	of poor quality; unpleasant or bad.
	exam	1	a terrible meal;
	exam	2	a terrible play.
terrible	3.
	syl	ter+ri+ble
	pron	<1ter*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing terror.
terrible	4.
	syl	ter+ri+ble
	pron	<1ter*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing awe.
	exam	1	the terrible nature of God.
terribleness	sub
	head	terrible
	syl	ter+ri+ble+ness
	pos	n.
terribly	2.
	syl	ter+ri+bly
	pron	<1ter*bli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a terrible manner.
terricolous	ety	C19: from Latin terricola, from terra earth+ colere to inhabit
terricolous	0.
	syl	ter+ric:o+lous
	pron	<te1rik*l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	living on or in the soil.
terrier	ety	C15: from Old French chien terrier earth dog, from Medieval Latin terr*_arius belonging to the earth, from Latin terra earth
terrier	H1.0.
	syl	ter+ri+er
	pron	<1teri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several usually small, active, and short-bodied breeds of dog, originally trained to hunt animals living underground.
terrier	ety	C15: from Old French, from Medieval Latin terr*_arius of the land, from Latin terra land
terrier	H2.0.
	syl	ter+ri+er
	pron	<1teri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	a register or survey of land.
Terrier	0.
	syl	Ter+ri+er
	pron	<1teri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a member of the British Army's Territorial and Volunteer Reserve.
terrific	ety	C17: from Latin terrificus, from terr*_ere to frighten; see -#7fic 
terrific	1.
	syl	ter+rif+ic
	pron	<t*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very great or intense.
	exam	1	a terrific noise.
terrific	2.
	syl	ter+rif+ic
	pron	<t*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very good; excellent.
	exam	1	a terrific singer.
terrific	3.
	syl	ter+rif+ic
	pron	<t*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	very frightening.
terrifically	sub
	head	terrific
	syl	ter+1rif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
terrify	ety	C16: from Latin terrific*_are, from terr*_ere to alarm+ facere to cause
terrifies	infl
	head	terrify
	syl	ter+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
terrifying	infl
	head	terrify
	syl	ter+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
terrified	infl
	head	terrify
	syl	ter+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
terrify	0.
	syl	ter+ri+fy
	pron	<1teri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspire fear or dread in; frighten greatly.
terrifier	sub
	head	terrify
	syl	ter+ri+2fi+er
	pos	n.
terrifyingly	sub
	head	terrify
	syl	ter+ri+2fy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
terrigenous	ety	C17: from Latin terrigenus, from terra earth+ gignere to beget
terrigenous	1.
	syl	ter+rig+e:nous
	pron	<te1riJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or produced by the earth.
terrigenous	2.
	syl	ter+rig+e:nous
	pron	<te1riJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of geological deposits
	def	formed in the sea from material derived from the land by erosion.
terrine	ety	C18: earlier form of #7tureen 
terrine	1.
	syl	ter+rine
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an oval earthenware cooking dish with a tightly fitting lid used for pat*'es, etc.
terrine	2.
	syl	ter+rine
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the food cooked or served in such a dish, esp. pat*'e.
terrine	3.
	syl	ter+rine
	pron	<te1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {tureen}.
territorial	1.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a territory or territories.
territorial	2.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	restricted to or owned by a particular territory.
	exam	1	the Indian territorial waters.
territorial	3.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	local or regional.
territorial	4.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	pertaining to a territorial army, providing a reserve of trained men for use in emergency.
territorially	sub
	head	territorial
	syl	ter+ri+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Territorial	0.
	syl	Ter+ri+to+ri:al
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a territorial army, esp. the British Army's Territorial and Volunteer Reserve.
Territorial Army	0.
	syl	Ter+ri+to+ri:al Ar:my
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a standing reserve army originally organized between 1907 and 1908. Full name: {Territorial and Volunteer Reserve}.
territorial court	0.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri:al court
	pos	n.
	def	a court in a U.S. territory with both local and federal jurisdiction.
territorialism	1.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ism
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a social system under which the predominant force in the state is the landed class.
territorialism	2.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ism
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a former Protestant theory that the civil government has the right to determine the religious beliefs of the subjects of a state.
territorialist	sub
	head	territorialism
	syl	ter+ri+1to+ri+al+ist
	pos	n.
territoriality	1.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+i:ty
	pron	<2teri2tc:ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or rank of being a territory.
territoriality	2.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+i:ty
	pron	<2teri2tc:ri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the behaviour shown by an animal when establishing and defending its territory.
territorialise	alt
	head	territorialize
	or	territorialize
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ise
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
territorialize	1.
	or	territorialise
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ize
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a territory of.
territorialize	2.
	or	territorialise
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ize
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place on a territorial basis.
	exam	1	the militia was territorialized.
territorialize	3.
	or	territorialise
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ize
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enlarge (a country) by acquiring more territory.
territorialize	4.
	or	territorialise
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri+al+ize
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make territorial.
territorialization	sub
	head	territorialize
	or	territorialisation
	syl	ter+ri+2to+ri+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
territorialisation	sub
	head	territorialize
	or	territorialization
	syl	ter+ri+2to+ri+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
territorial waters	0.
	syl	ter+ri+to+ri:al wa+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the waters over which a nation exercises jurisdiction and control, conventionally within three miles from shore.
Territorian	0.
	syl	Ter+ri+to+ri:an
	pron	<2teri1tc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an inhabitant of the Northern Territory.
territory	ety	C15: from Latin territ*_orium land surrounding a town, from terra land
territories	infl
	head	territory
	syl	ter+ri+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
territory	1.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	any tract of land; district.
territory	2.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the geographical domain under the jurisdiction of a political unit, esp. of a sovereign state.
territory	3.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the district for which an agent, etc., is responsible.
	exam	1	a salesman's territory.
territory	4.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an area inhabited and defended by an individual animal or a breeding pair of animals.
territory	5.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of knowledge.
	exam	1	science isn't my territory.
territory	6.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in football, hockey, etc.
	def	the area defended by a team.
territory	7.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a region of a country, esp. of a federal state, that enjoys less autonomy and a lower status than most constituent parts of the state.
territory	8.
	syl	ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a protectorate or other dependency of a country.
Territhe	infl
	head	Territory
	syl	Ter+ri+the.
	pos	n.
Territory	0.
	syl	Ter+ri+to:ry
	pron	<1terit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	See {Northern Territory}.
terror	ety	C14: from Old French terreur, from Latin terror, from terr*_ere to frighten; related to Greek trein to run away in terror
terror	1.
	syl	ter+ror
	pron	<1ter*>
	pos	n.
	def	great fear, panic, or dread.
terror	2.
	syl	ter+ror
	pron	<1ter*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that inspires great dread.
terror	3.
	syl	ter+ror
	pron	<1ter*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a troublesome person or thing, esp. a child.
terror	4.
	syl	ter+ror
	pron	<1ter*>
	pos	n.
	def	terrorism.
terrorful	sub
	head	terror
	syl	ter+ror+ful
	pos	adj.
terrorless	sub
	head	terror
	syl	ter+ror+less
	pos	adj.
terrorism	1.
	syl	ter+ror+ism
	pron	<1ter*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of terrorizing; systematic use of violence and intimidation to achieve some goal.
terrorism	2.
	syl	ter+ror+ism
	pron	<1ter*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being terrorized.
terrorism	3.
	syl	ter+ror+ism
	pron	<1ter*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	government or opposition to government by means of terror.
terrorist	0.a.
	syl	ter+ror+ist
	pron	<1ter*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who employs terror or terrorism, esp. as a political weapon.
terrorist	0.b.
	syl	ter+ror+ist
	pron	<1ter*rist>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	terrorist tactics.
terroristic	sub
	head	terrorist
	syl	ter+ror+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
terrorise	alt
	head	terrorize
	or	terrorize
	syl	ter+ror+ise
	pron	<1ter*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
terrorize	1.
	or	terrorise
	syl	ter+ror+ize
	pron	<1ter*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coerce or control by violence, fear, threats, etc.
terrorize	2.
	or	terrorise
	syl	ter+ror+ize
	pron	<1ter*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inspire with dread; terrify.
terrorization	sub
	head	terrorize
	or	terrorisation
	syl	ter+ror:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
terrorisation	sub
	head	terrorize
	or	terrorization
	syl	ter+ror:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
terrorizer	sub
	head	terrorize
	or	terroriser
	syl	ter+ror+2iz+er
	pos	n.
terroriser	sub
	head	terrorize
	or	terrorizer
	syl	ter+ror+2is+er
	pos	n.
terror-struck	alt
	head	terror-stricken
	or	terror-stricken
	syl	ter:ror-struck
	pos	adj.
terror-stricken	0.
	or	terror-struck
	syl	ter:ror-strick:en
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of terror.
terry	ety	C18: perhaps variant of #7terret 
terries	infl
	head	terry
	syl	ter+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terry	1.
	syl	ter+ry
	pron	<1teri>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncut loop in the pile of towelling or a similar fabric.
terry	2.a.
	syl	ter+ry
	pron	<1teri>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric with such a pile on both sides.
terry	2.b.
	syl	ter+ry
	pron	<1teri>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a terry towel.
Terry	0.
	syl	Ter:ry
	pron	<1teri>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {El@.len}. 1847-1928, English actress, noted for her Shakespearian roles opposite Sir Henry Irving and for her correspondence with Bernard Shaw.
terse	ety	C17: from Latin tersus precise, from terg*_ere to polish
terse	1.
	syl	terse
	pron	<tR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	neatly brief and concise.
terse	2.
	syl	terse
	pron	<tR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	curt; abrupt.
tersely	sub
	head	terse
	syl	terse+ly
	pos	adv.
terseness	sub
	head	terse
	syl	terse+ness
	pos	n.
tertial	ety	C19: from Latin tertius third, from ter thrice, from tr*_es three
tertial	0.
	syl	ter+tial
	pron	<1tR:S*l>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {tertiary} (senses 5, 6).
tertian	ety	C14: from Latin febris terti*_ana fever occurring every third day, reckoned inclusively, from tertius third
tertian	1.
	syl	ter+tian
	pron	<1tR:S*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fever or the symptoms of a disease, esp. malaria
	def	occurring every other day.
tertian	2.
	syl	ter+tian
	pron	<1tR:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tertian fever or symptoms.
tertiary	ety	C16: from Latin terti*_arius containing one third, from tertius third
tertiary	1.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	third in degree, order, etc.
tertiary	2.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an industry
	def	involving services as opposed to extraction or manufacture, such as transport, finance, etc. Compare {{primary} (sense 8b.)}, {{secondary} (sense 7)}.
tertiary	3.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	of or relating to a Third Order.
tertiary	4.a.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organic compound
	def	having a functional group attached to a carbon atom that is attached to three other groups.
tertiary	4.b.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an amine
	def	having three organic groups attached to a nitrogen atom.
tertiary	4.c.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a salt
	def	derived from a tribasic acid by replacement of all its acidic hydrogen atoms with metal atoms or electropositive groups.
tertiary	5.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {tertial}. of, relating to, or designating any of the small flight feathers attached to the part of the humerus nearest to the body. {~} {+tiar@.ies}.
tertiary	6.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {tertial}. any of the tertiary feathers.
tertiary	7.
	syl	ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a member of a Third Order.
Tertiary	1.
	syl	Ter+tiar:y
	pron	<1tR:S*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the first period of the Cenozoic era, which lasted for 69 million years, during which mammals became dominant.
Terthe	2.
	head	Tertiary
	syl	Ter+the.
	def	the Tertiary period or rock system, divided into Palaeocene, Eocene, Oligocene, Miocene, and Pliocene epochs or series.
tertiary college	0.
	syl	ter+tiar:y col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a college system incorporating the secondary school sixth form and vocational courses.
tertium quid	ety	C18: from Late Latin, rendering Greek triton ti some third thing
tertium quid	0.
	syl	ter+ti:um quid
	pron	<1tR:ti*m> <1kwid>
	pos	n.
	def	an unknown or indefinite thing related in some way to two known or definite things, but distinct from both.
	exam	1	there is either right or wrong, with no tertium quid.
Tertullian	0.
	syl	Ter:tul:li:an
	pron	<tR:1t^li*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??160-??220 #7a.d., Carthaginian Christian theologian, who wrote in Latin rather than Greek and originated much of Christian terminology.
Teruel	0.
	syl	Te+ruel
	pron	Spanish <tA1rwAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Spain: 15th-century cathedral; scene of fierce fighting during the Spanish Civil War. Pop.: 21638 (1970).
tervalent	0.
	syl	ter+va+lent
	pron	<tR:1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {trivalent}.
tervalency	sub
	head	tervalent
	syl	ter+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
Terylene	0.
	syl	Ter:y+lene
	pron	<1ter*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a synthetic polyester fibre or fabric based on terephthalic acid, characterized by lightness and crease-resistance and used for clothing, sheets, ropes, sails, etc. U.S. name (trademark): {Dacron}.
terza rima	ety	C19: from Italian, literally: third rhyme
terze rime	infl
	head	terza rima
	syl	ter+ze ri:me
	pron	<1te*tsA> <1rEmA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terza rima	0.
	syl	ter+za ri:ma
	pron	<1te*ts*> <1rEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse form of Italian origin consisting of a series of tercets in which the middle line of one tercet rhymes with the first and third lines of the next.
terzetto	ety	C18: Italian: trio; see #7tercet 
terzettos	infl
	head	terzetto
	or	terzetti
	syl	ter+zet+tos
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terzetti	infl
	head	terzetto
	or	terzettos
	syl	ter+zet+ti
	pron	<-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
terzetto	0.
	syl	ter+zet+to
	pron	<tR:1tset*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a trio, esp. a vocal one.
tesla	ety	C20: named after Nikola T#7esla 
tesla	0.
	syl	tes+la
	pron	<1tesl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of magnetic flux density equal to a flux of 1 weber in an area of 1 square metre. Symbol: T
Nikola	infl
	head	Tesla
	syl	Ni:ko:la
	pron	<1nik*l*>
	pos	n.
Tesla	0.
	syl	Tes:la
	pron	<1tesl*>
	pos	n.
	def	1857-1943, U.S. electrical engineer and inventor, born in Yugoslavia. His inventions include a transformer, generators, and dynamos.
tesla coil	ety	C20: named after Nikola T#7esla 
tesla coil	0.
	syl	tes:la coil
	pos	n.
	def	a step-up transformer with an air core, used for producing high voltages at high frequencies. The secondary circuit is tuned to resonate with the primary winding.
tessellate	1.
	syl	tes+sel+late
	pron	<1tesi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct, pave, or inlay with a mosaic of small tiles.
tessellate	2.
	syl	tes+sel+late
	pron	<1tesi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of identical shapes
	def	to fit together exactly.
	exam	1	triangles will tessellate but octagons will not. [
tessellation	1.
	syl	tes+sel+la+tion
	pron	<2tesi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tessellating.
tessellation	2.
	syl	tes+sel+la+tion
	pron	<2tesi1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the form or a specimen of tessellated work.
tessera	ety	C17: from Latin, from Ionic Greek tesseres four
tesserae	infl
	head	tessera
	syl	tes+ser:ae
	pron	<-s*2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tessera	1.
	syl	tes+ser:a
	pron	<1tes*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small square tile of stone, glass, etc., used in mosaics.
tessera	2.
	syl	tes+ser:a
	pron	<1tes*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a die, tally, etc., used in classical times, made of bone or wood.
tesseral	sub
	head	tessera
	syl	tes+ser+al
	pos	adj.
tesseract	ety	C19: from Ionic Greek tesseres four+ aktis ray
tesseract	0.
	syl	tes+ser+act
	pron	<1tes*2r@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the four-dimensional equivalent of a cube; hypercube.
Tessin	0.
	syl	Tes+sin
	pron	<te1sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Ticino}.
tessitura	ety	Italian: texture, from Latin textura; see #7texture 
tessitura	1.
	syl	tes+si+tu+ra
	pron	<2tesi1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the general pitch level of a piece of vocal music.
	exam	1	an uncomfortably high tessitura.
tessitura	2.
	syl	tes+si+tu+ra
	pron	<2tesi1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the compass or range of a voice.
test	ety	C14 (in the sense: vessel used in treating metals): from Latin testum earthen vessel
test	H1.1.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ascertain (the worth, capability, or endurance) of (a person or thing) by subjection to certain examinations, etc.; try.
test	H1.2.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to carry out an examination on (a substance, material, or system) by applying some chemical or physical procedure designed to indicate the presence of a substance or the possession of a property.
	exam	1	to test food for arsenic;
	exam	2	to test for magnetization.
test	H1.3.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	a method, practice, or examination designed to test a person or thing.
test	H1.4.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of questions or problems designed to test a specific skill or knowledge.
	exam	1	an intelligence test.
test	H1.5.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	a standard of judgment; criterion.
test	H1.6.a.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reaction or physical procedure for testing a substance, material, etc.
test	H1.6.b.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	a chemical reagent used in such a procedure.
	exam	1	litmus is a test for acids.
test	H1.6.c.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	the result of the procedure or the evidence gained from it.
	exam	1	the test for alcohol was positive.
test	H1.7.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	See {test match}.
test	H1.8.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a declaration or confirmation of truth, loyalty, etc.; oath.
test	H1.9.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	performed as a test.
	exam	1	test drive;
	exam	2	test flight.
testable	sub
	head	test
	syl	test+a:ble
	pos	adj.
testability	sub
	head	test
	syl	test+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
testingly	sub
	head	test
	syl	test+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
test	ety	C19: from Latin testa shell
test	H2.1.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard or tough outer covering of certain invertebrates and tunicates.
test	H2.2.
	syl	test
	pron	<test>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {testa}.
testa	ety	C18: from Latin: shell; see #7{test %2}
testae	infl
	head	testa
	syl	tes+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
testa	0.
	syl	tes+ta
	pron	<1test*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard protective outer layer of the seeds of flowering plants; seed coat.
testaceous	ety	C17: from Latin test*_acens, from #7testa 
testaceous	1.
	syl	tes+ta+ceous
	pron	<te1stAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing a test or testa.
testaceous	2.
	syl	tes+ta+ceous
	pron	<te1stAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of the reddish-brown colour of terra cotta.
Test Act	0.
	syl	Test Act
	pos	n.
	def	a law passed in 1673 in England to exclude Catholics from public life by requiring all persons holding offices under the Crown, such as army officers, to take the Anglican Communion and perform other acts forbidden to a Catholic: repealed in 1828.
testament	ety	C14: from Latin: a will, from test*_ar*_i to bear witness, from testis a witness
testament	1.
	syl	tes+ta+ment
	pron	<1test*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a will setting out the disposition of personal property (esp. in the phrase {last will and testament) }.
testament	2.
	syl	tes+ta+ment
	pron	<1test*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a proof, attestation, or tribute.
	exam	1	his success was a testament to his skills.
testament	3.a.
	syl	tes+ta+ment
	pron	<1test*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a covenant instituted between God and man, esp. the covenant of Moses or that instituted by Christ.
testament	3.b.
	syl	tes+ta+ment
	pron	<1test*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy of either the Old or the New Testament, or of the complete Bible.
testamental	sub
	head	testament
	syl	tes+ta+1men+tal
	pos	adj.
Testament	1.
	syl	Tes+ta+ment
	pron	<1test*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two main parts of the Bible; the Old Testament or the New Testament.
Testament	2.
	syl	Tes+ta+ment
	pron	<1test*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the New Testament as distinct from the Old.
testamentary	1.
	syl	tes+ta+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2test*1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a will or testament.
testamentary	2.
	syl	tes+ta+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2test*1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	derived from, bequeathed, or appointed by a will.
testamentary	3.
	syl	tes+ta+men+ta:ry
	pron	<2test*1ment*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	contained or set forth in a will.
testate	ety	C15: from Latin test*_ar*_i to make a will; see #7testament 
testate	1.
	syl	tes+tate
	pron	<1testAt>, <1testit>
	pos	adj.
	def	having left a legally valid will at death.
testate	2.
	syl	tes+tate
	pron	<1testAt>, <1testit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who dies testate.
testate	xref
	syl	tes+tate
	pron	<1testAt>, <1testit>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {intestate}.
testacy	sub
	head	testate
	syl	tes+ta+cy
	pron	<1test*si>
	pos	n.
testator	ety	C15: from Anglo-French testatour, from Late Latin test*_ator, from Latin test*_ar*_i to make a will; see #7testament 
testatrix	alt
	head	testator
	or	testator
	syl	tes+ta+trix
	pron	<te1stAtriks>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
testator	0.
	or	testatrix
	syl	tes+ta+tor
	pron	<te1stAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes a will, esp. one who dies testate.
test ban	0.
	syl	test ban
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement among nations to forgo tests of some or all types of nuclear weapons.
test-bed	0.
	syl	test-bed
	pos	n.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	an area equipped with instruments, etc., used for testing machinery, engines, etc., under working conditions.
test case	0.
	syl	test case
	pos	n.
	def	a legal action that serves as a precedent in deciding similar succeeding cases.
tester	H1.0.
	syl	test+er
	pron	<1test*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tests or is used for testing.
tester	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin testerium, from Late Latin testa a skull, from Latin: shell
tester	H2.0.
	syl	tes+ter
	pron	<1test*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in furniture
	def	a canopy, esp. the canopy over a four-poster bed.
tester	H3.0.
	syl	tes+ter
	pron	<1test*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {teston} (sense 2).
testes	0.
	syl	tes+tes
	pron	<1testEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {testis}.
testicle	ety	C15: from Latin testiculus, diminutive of testis testicle
testicle	0.
	syl	tes+ti+cle
	pron	<1testikL>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two male reproductive glands, in most mammals enclosed within the scrotum, that produce spermatozoa and the hormone testosterone. Also called: {testis}.
testicular	sub
	head	testicle
	syl	tes+tic:u+lar
	pron	<te1stikjul*>
	pos	adj.
testiculate	ety	C18: from Late Latin testicul*_atus; see #7testicle 
testiculate	0.
	syl	tes+tic:u+late
	pron	<te1stikjulit>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having an oval shape.
	exam	1	the testiculate tubers of certain orchids.
testify	ety	C14: from Latin testific*_ar*_i, from testis witness
testifies	infl
	head	testify
	syl	tes+ti+fies
	pos	vb.
testifying	infl
	head	testify
	syl	tes+ti+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
testified	infl
	head	testify
	syl	tes+ti+fied.
	pos	vb.
testify	1.
	syl	tes+ti+fy
	pron	<1testi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to state (something) formally as a declaration of fact.
	exam	1	I testify that I know nothing about him.
testify	2.
	syl	tes+ti+fy
	pron	<1testi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to declare or give (evidence) under oath, esp. in court.
testify	3.
	syl	tes+ti+fy
	pron	<1testi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be evidence (of); serve as witness (to).
	exam	1	the money testified to his good faith.
testify	4.
	syl	tes+ti+fy
	pron	<1testi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare or acknowledge openly.
testification	sub
	head	testify
	syl	tes+ti+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
testifier	sub
	head	testify
	syl	tes+ti+2fi+er
	pos	n.
testimonial	1.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2testi1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a recommendation of the character, ability, etc., of a person or of the quality of a consumer product or service, esp. by a person whose opinion is valued.
testimonial	2.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2testi1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal statement of truth or fact.
testimonial	3.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2testi1m*uni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a tribute given for services or achievements.
testimonial	4.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ni:al
	pron	<2testi1m*uni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a testimony or testimonial.
testimony	ety	C15: from Latin testim*_o?!nium, from testis witness
testimonies	infl
	head	testimony
	syl	tes+ti+mo+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
testimony	1.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ny
	pron	<1testim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration of truth or fact.
testimony	2.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ny
	pron	<1testim*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	evidence given by a witness, esp. orally in court under oath or affirmation.
testimony	3.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ny
	pron	<1testim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	evidence testifying to something.
	exam	1	her success was a testimony to her good luck.
testimony	4.a.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ny
	pron	<1testim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the Ten Commandments, as inscribed on the two stone tables.
testimony	4.b.
	syl	tes+ti+mo+ny
	pron	<1testim*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the Ark of the Covenant as the receptacle of these (Exodus 25:16; 16:34).
testis	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: witness (to masculinity)
testes	infl
	head	testis
	syl	tes+tes
	pron	<-tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
testis	0.
	syl	tes+tis
	pron	<1testis>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {testicle}.
test match	0.
	syl	test match
	pos	n.
	usage	in various sports, esp. cricket
	def	any of a series of international matches.
teston	ety	C16: from Italian testone, from testa head, from Late Latin: skull, from Latin: shell
testoon	alt
	head	teston
	or	teston
	syl	tes+toon
	pron	<te1stu:n>
	pos	n.
teston	1.
	or	testoon
	syl	tes+ton
	pron	<1test*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a French silver coin of the 16th century.
teston	2.
	or	testoon
	syl	tes+ton
	pron	<1test*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tester}. an English silver coin of the 16th century, originally worth one shilling, bearing the head of Henry VIII.
testosterone	ety	C20: from #7testis+sterol+ -#7one 
testosterone	0.
	syl	tes+tos+ter+one
	pron	<te1stost*2r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a potent steroid hormone secreted mainly by the testes. It can be extracted from the testes of animals or synthesized and used to treat androgen deficiency or promote anabolis. Formula: C\1\9H\2\8O\2.
test paper	1.
	syl	test pa+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	paper impregnated with an indicator for use in chemical tests. See also {litmus}.
test paper	2.a.
	syl	test pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	the question sheet of a test.
test paper	2.b.
	syl	test pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	the paper completed by a test candidate.
test pilot	0.
	syl	test pi+lot
	pos	n.
	def	a pilot who flies aircraft of new design to test their performance in the air.
test tube	1.
	syl	test tube
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical round-bottomed glass tube open at one end: used in scientific experiments.
test tube	2.
	syl	test tube
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made synthetically in, or as if in, a test tube.
	exam	1	a test-tube product.
test-tube baby	1.
	syl	test-tube ba:by
	pos	n.
	def	a fetus that has developed from an ovum fertilized in an artificial womb.
test-tube baby	2.
	syl	test-tube ba:by
	pos	n.
	def	a baby conceived by artificial insemination.
testudinal	ety	C19: from Latin #7testudo 
testudinary	alt
	head	testudinal
	or	testudinal
	syl	tes+tu+di+nar:y
	pos	adj.
testudinal	0.
	or	testudinary
	syl	tes+tu+di+nal
	pron	<te1stju:dinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a tortoise or turtle or the shell of either of these animals.
testudo	ety	C17: from Latin: a tortoise, from testa a shell
testudines	infl
	head	testudo
	syl	tes+tu+di+nes
	pron	<-di2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
testudo	0.
	syl	tes+tu+do
	pron	<te1stju:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of shelter used by the ancient Roman Army for protection against attack from above, consisting either of a mobile arched structure or of overlapping shields held by the soldiers over their heads.
testy	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman testif headstrong, from Old French teste head, from Late Latin testa skull, from Latin: shell
testier	infl
	head	testy
	syl	tes+ti+er
	pos	adj.
testiest	infl
	head	testy
	syl	tes+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
testy	0.
	syl	tes+ty
	pron	<1testi>
	pos	adj.
	def	irritable or touchy.
testily	sub
	head	testy
	syl	test:i+ly
	pos	adv.
testiness	sub
	head	testy
	syl	test:i+ness
	pos	n.
tetanic	1.
	syl	te+tan+ic
	pron	<t*1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or producing tetanus or the spasms of tetanus.
tetanic	2.
	syl	te+tan+ic
	pron	<t*1t@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	a tetanic drug or agent.
tetanically	sub
	head	tetanic
	syl	te+1tan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tetanise	alt
	head	tetanize
	or	tetanize
	syl	tet:a+nise
	pron	<1tet*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tetanize	0.
	or	tetanise
	syl	tet:a+nize
	pron	<1tet*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to induce tetanus in (a muscle); affect (a muscle) with tetanic spasms.
tetanization	sub
	head	tetanize
	or	tetanisation
	syl	tet:a+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
tetanisation	sub
	head	tetanize
	or	tetanization
	syl	tet:a+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tetanus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek tetanos, from tetanos taut, from teinein to stretch
tetanus	1.
	syl	tet:a+nus
	pron	<1tet*n*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lockjaw}. an acute infectious disease in which sustained muscular spasm, contraction, and convulsion are caused by the release of exotoxins from the bacterium, infection usually occurs through a contaminated wound.
tetanus	2.
	syl	tet:a+nus
	pron	<1tet*n*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any tense contraction of a muscle, esp. when produced by electric shocks.
tetanal	sub
	head	tetanus
	syl	tet:a+nal
	pos	adj.
tetanoid	sub
	head	tetanus
	syl	tet:a+2noid
	pos	adj.
tetany	0.
	syl	tet:a+ny
	pron	<1tet*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal increase in the excitability of nerves and muscles resulting in spasms of the arms and legs, caused by a deficiency of parathyroid secretion.
tetartohedral	ety	C19: from Greek tetartos one fourth+-#7hedral 
tetartohedral	0.
	syl	te+tar+to+he+dral
	pron	<ti2ta:t*u1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having one quarter of the number of faces necessary for the full symmetry of its crystal system.
tetartohedrally	sub
	head	tetartohedral
	syl	te+2tar+to+1he+dral+ly
	pos	adv.
tetartohedralism	sub
	head	tetartohedral
	or	tetartohedrism
	syl	te+2tar+to+1he+dral+ism
	pos	n.
tetartohedrism	sub
	head	tetartohedral
	or	tetartohedralism
	syl	te+2tar+to+1he+drism
	pos	n.
tetchy	ety	C16: probably from obsolete tetch defect, from Old French tache spot, of Germanic origin
tetchier	infl
	head	tetchy
	syl	tetch:i+er
	pos	adj.
tetchiest	infl
	head	tetchy
	syl	tetch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tetchy	0.
	syl	tetch:y
	pron	<1teCi>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or inclined to be cross, irritable, or touchy.
tetchily	sub
	head	tetchy
	syl	tetch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
tetchiness	sub
	head	tetchy
	syl	tetch:i+ness
	pos	n.
tete-a-tete	ety	C17: from French, literally: head to head
tete-a-tetes	infl
	head	tete-a-tete
	or	tete-a-tete
	syl	t*^ete-*`a-t*^etes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tete-a-tete	infl
	or	tete-a-tetes
	syl	t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tete-a-tete	1.a.
	syl	t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete
	pron	<2tAt*1tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a private conversation between two people.
tete-a-tete	1.b.
	syl	t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete
	pron	<2tAt*1tAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete conversation.
tete-a-tete	2.
	syl	t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete
	pron	<2tAt*1tAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sofa for two people, esp. one that is S-shaped in plan so that the sitters are almost face to face.
tete-a-tete	3.
	syl	t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete
	pron	<2tAt*1tAt>
	pos	adv.
	def	intimately; in private.
tete-beche	ety	C19: from French, from t*^ete head+ b*^eche, from obsolete b*'echevet double-headed (originally of a bed)
tete-beche	0.
	syl	t*^ete-b*^eche
	pron	<tet1beS>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Philately. of an unseparated pair of stamps
	def	printed so that one is reversed in relation to the other.
teth	0.
	syl	teth
	pron	<tes>, Hebrew <tet>
	pos	n.
	def	the ninth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800843) transliterated as and pronounced more or less like English with pharyngeal articulation.
tether	ety	C14: from Old Norse tjothr; related to Middle Dutch t*_uder tether, Old High German zeotar pole of a wagon
tether	1.
	syl	teth+er
	pron	<1te@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a restricting rope, chain, etc., by which an animal is tied to a particular spot.
tether	2.
	syl	teth+er
	pron	<1te@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of one's endurance, etc.
at the end of one's tether	3.
	head	tether
	syl	at the end of one's tether.
	def	distressed or exasperated to the limit of one's endurance.
tether	4.
	syl	teth+er
	pron	<1te@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tie or limit with or as if with a tether.
Tethys	H1.0.
	syl	Te:thys
	pron	<1tETis>, <1teT->
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Titaness and sea goddess, wife of Oceanus.
Tethys	H2.0.
	syl	Te+thys
	pron	<1tETis>, <1teT->
	pos	n.
	def	one of the ten satellites of the planet Saturn.
Teton Range	0.
	syl	Te+ton Range
	pron	<1tEtN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in the N central U.S., mainly in NW Wyoming. Highest peak: Grand Teton, 4196 m (13766 ft.).
tetra	ety	C20: short for New Latin tetragonopterus (former genus name), from #7tetragon+ -#7o -#7+ -pterous, from Greek pteron wing
tetra	infl
	or	tetras
	syl	tet+ra
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tetras	infl
	head	tetra
	or	tetra
	syl	tet+ras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tetra	0.
	syl	tet+ra
	pron	<1tetr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brightly coloured tropical freshwater fishes of the genus and related genera: family (characins).
tetra-	ety	from Greek
tetrabasic	0.
	syl	tet:ra+ba+sic
	pron	<2tetr*1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an acid
	def	containing four replaceable hydrogen atoms.
tetrabasicity	sub
	head	tetrabasic
	syl	tet:ra+ba+sic+i:ty
	pron	<2tetr*bA1sisiti>
	pos	n.
tetrabrach	ety	C19: from Greek tetrabrakhus, from #7tetra -#7+ brakhus short
tetrabrach	0.
	syl	tet:ra+brach
	pron	<1tetr*2br@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a word or metrical foot composed of four short syllables (*u #800845 *u #800846 *u #800847 *u #800848) .
tetrabranchiate	1.
	syl	tet:ra+bran+chi+ate
	pron	<2tetr*1br@Gkiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a former order of cephalopod molluscs having four gills and including the pearly nautilus.
tetrabranchiate	2.
	syl	tet:ra+bran+chi+ate
	pron	<2tetr*1br@Gki2At>
	pos	n.
	def	any mollusc belonging to the
tetrachloride	0.
	syl	tet:ra+chlo+ride
	pron	<2tetr*1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound that contains four chlorine atoms per molecule.
	exam	1	carbon tetrachloride, CCl\4.
tetrachord	ety	C17: from Greek tetrakhordos four-stringed, from #7tetra -#7+ khord*_e a string
tetrachord	0.
	syl	tet:ra+chord
	pron	<1tetr*2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in musical theory, esp. of classical Greece
	def	any of several groups of four notes in descending order, in which the first and last notes form a perfect fourth.
tetrachordal	sub
	head	tetrachord
	syl	tet:ra+1chor+dal
	pos	adj.
tetracid	0.
	syl	te+trac+id
	pron	<te1tr@sid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a base
	def	capable of reacting with four molecules of a monobasic acid.
tetracyclic	0.
	syl	tet:ra+cy+clic
	pron	<2tetr*1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chem. of a compound
	def	containing four rings in its molecular structure.
tetracycline	ety	C20: from #7tetra -#7+cycl (#7ic) #7+ -#7ine %2
tetracycline	0.
	syl	tet:ra+cy+cline
	pron	<2tetr*1sIklIn>, <-klin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic synthesized from chlortetracycline or derived from the bacterium used in treating rickettsial infections and various bacterial and viral infections. Formula: C\2\2H\2\4N\2O\8.
tetrad	ety	C17: from Greek tetras, from tettares four
tetrad	1.
	syl	tet+rad
	pron	<1tetr@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or series of four.
tetrad	2.
	syl	tet+rad
	pron	<1tetr@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the number four.
tetrad	3.
	syl	tet+rad
	pron	<1tetr@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a group of four cells formed by meiosis from one diploid cell.
tetrad	4.
	syl	tet+rad
	pron	<1tetr@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a four-stranded structure, formed during the pachytene stage of meiosis, consisting of paired homologous chromosomes that have each divided into two chromatids.
tetrad	5.
	syl	tet+rad
	pron	<1tetr@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an element, atom, group, or ion with a valency of four.
tetradymite	ety	C19: from Late Greek tetradumos fourfold, from Greek #7tetra -#7+ didumos double
tetradymite	0.
	syl	te+trad:y+mite
	pron	<te1tr@di2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey metallic mineral consisting of a telluride and sulphide of bismuth. Formula: Bi\2Te\2S.
tetradynamous	ety	C19: from #7tetra -#7+ Greek dunamis power
tetradynamous	0.
	syl	te:tra+dy+na+mous
	pron	<2tetr*1dIn*m*s>, <-1din->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having six stamens, two of which are shorter than the others.
tetraethyl lead	0.
	syl	tet:ra+e:thyl lead
	pron	<2tetr*1ETIl> <led>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless oily insoluble liquid used in petrol to prevent knocking. Formula: Pb(C\2H\5)\4. Also called: {lead tetraethyl}.
tetragon	ety	C17: from Greek tetrag*_onon; see #7tetra -#7, -#7gon 
tetragon	0.
	syl	tet:ra+gon
	pron	<1tetr*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {{quadrilateral} (sense 2)}.
tetragonal	1.
	syl	te+trag:o+nal
	pron	<te1tr@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {dimetric}. relating or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three mutually perpendicular axes of which only two are equal.
tetragonal	2.
	syl	te+trag:o+nal
	pron	<te1tr@g*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or shaped like a quadrilateral.
tetragonally	sub
	head	tetragonal
	syl	te+1trag:o+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
tetragonalness	sub
	head	tetragonal
	syl	te+1trag:o+nal+ness
	pos	n.
tetragram	0.
	syl	tet:ra+gram
	pron	<1tetr*2gr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any word of four letters.
Tetragrammaton	ety	C14: from Greek, from tetragrammatos having four letters, from #7tetra -#7+ gramma letter
Tetragrammaton	0.
	syl	Tet:ra+gram+ma+ton
	pron	<2tetr*1gr@m*tN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
	def	the Hebrew name for God consisting of the four consonants Y H V H (or Y H W H) and regarded by Jews as too sacred to be pronounced. It is usually transliterated as or Sometimes shortened to {Tetragram}.
tetrahedrite	0.
	syl	tet:ra+he+drite
	pron	<2tetr*1hEdrIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey metallic mineral consisting of a sulphide of copper, iron, and antimony, often in the form of tetrahedral crystals: it is a source of copper. Formula: (Cu,Fe)\1\2Sb\4S\1\3.
tetrahedron	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Late Greek tetraedron; see #7tetra -#7, -#7hedron  &- @!tet@.ra+#!he+dral adj. &- @!tet@.ra+#!he+dral+ly adv.
tetrahedrons	infl
	head	tetrahedron
	or	tetrahedra
	syl	tet:ra+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tetrahedra	infl
	head	tetrahedron
	or	tetrahedrons
	syl	tet:ra+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tetrahedron	1.
	syl	tet:ra+he+dron
	pron	<2tetr*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having four plane faces. A {regular tetrahedron} has faces that are equilateral triangles. See also {polyhedron}.
tetrahedron	2.
	syl	tet:ra+he+dron
	pron	<2tetr*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any object shaped like a tetrahedron.
tetralogy	ety	C17: from Greek tetralogia; see #7tetra -, -#7logy 
tetralogies	infl
	head	tetralogy
	syl	te+tral+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tetralogy	1.
	syl	te+tral+o:gy
	pron	<te1tr@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of four related works, as in drama or opera.
tetralogy	2.
	syl	te+tral+o:gy
	pron	<te1tr@l*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a group of four dramas, the first three tragic and the last satiric.
tetramerous	ety	C19: from New Latin tetramerus, from Greek tetramer*_es 
tetramerous	1.
	syl	te+tram+er+ous
	pron	<te1tr@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of animals or plants
	def	having or consisting of four parts.
tetramerous	2.
	syl	te+tram+er+ous
	pron	<te1tr@m*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain flowers
	def	having parts arranged in whorls of four members.
tetramerism	sub
	head	tetramerous
	syl	te+1tram+er+ism
	pos	n.
tetrameter	1.
	syl	te+tram+e:ter
	pron	<te1tr@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a line of verse consisting of four metrical feet.
tetrameter	2.
	syl	te+tram+e:ter
	pron	<te1tr@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse composed of such lines.
tetrameter	3.
	syl	te+tram+e:ter
	pron	<te1tr@mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	a line of verse composed of four dipodies.
tetramethyldiarsine	0.
	syl	tet:ra+me:thyl+di:ar+sine
	pron	<2tetr*2mETIldI1a:sEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an oily slightly water-soluble poisonous liquid with garlic-like odour. Its derivatives are used as accelerators for rubber. Also called (not in technical usage): {cacodyl, dicacodyl}.
tetraplegia	0.
	syl	tet:ra+ple+gi:a
	pron	<2tetr*1plEJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {quadriplegia}.
tetraploid	1.
	syl	tet:ra+ploid
	pron	<1tetr*2plcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	having four times the haploid number of chromosomes in the nucleus.
tetraploid	2.
	syl	tet:ra+ploid
	pron	<1tetr*2plcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a tetraploid organism, nucleus, or cell.
tetrapod	1.
	syl	tet:ra+pod
	pron	<1tetr*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any vertebrate that has four limbs.
tetrapod	2.
	syl	tet:ra+pod
	pron	<1tetr*2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {caltrop}. a device consisting of four arms radiating from a central point, each at 120?% to the others, so that regardless of its position on a surface, three arms form a supporting tripod and the fourth is vertical.
tetrapodies	infl
	head	tetrapody
	syl	te+trap:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tetrapody	0.
	syl	te+trap:o+dy
	pron	<te1tr@p*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical unit consisting of four feet.
tetrapodic	sub
	head	tetrapody
	syl	tet:ra+pod+ic
	pron	<2tetr*1podik>
	pos	adj.
tetrapterous	ety	C19: from New Latin tetrapterus, from tetrapteros from #7tetra -#7+ pteron wing
tetrapterous	1.
	syl	te+trap+ter+ous
	pron	<te1tr@pt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain insects
	def	having four wings.
tetrapterous	2.
	syl	te+trap+ter+ous
	pron	<te1tr@pt*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having four winglike extensions or parts.
tetrarch	ety	C14: from Greek tetrarkh*_es; see #7tetra -#7, -#7arch 
tetrarch	1.
	syl	te+trarch
	pron	<1tetra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler of one fourth of a country.
tetrarch	2.
	syl	te+trarch
	pron	<1tetra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate ruler, esp. of Syria under the Roman Empire.
tetrarch	3.
	syl	te+trarch
	pron	<1tetra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the commander of one of the smaller subdivisions of a Macedonian phalanx.
tetrarch	4.
	syl	te+trarch
	pron	<1tetra:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four joint rulers.
tetrarchate	sub
	head	tetrarch
	syl	te+trarch+ate
	pron	<te1tra:2kAt>, <-kit>
	pos	n.
tetrarchic	sub
	head	tetrarch
	or	tetrarchical
	syl	te+1trar+chic
	pos	adj.
tetrarchical	sub
	head	tetrarch
	or	tetrarchic
	syl	te+1trar+chi+cal
	pos	adj.
tetraspore	0.
	syl	tet:ra+spore
	pron	<1tetr*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the asexual spores that are produced in groups of four in the sporangium ({tetra?!sporangium}) of any of the red algae.
tetrasporic	sub
	head	tetraspore
	or	tetrasporous
	syl	tet:ra+spor+ic
	pron	<2tetr*1sporik>
	pos	adj.
tetrasporous	sub
	head	tetraspore
	or	tetrasporic
	syl	tet:ra+spor+ous
	pron	<2tetr*1spc:r*s>, <ti1tr@sp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
tetrastich	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek tetrastikhon, from #7tetra -#7+ stikhos row
tetrastich	0.
	syl	tet:ra+stich
	pron	<1tetr*2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a poem, stanza, or strophe that consists of four lines.
tetrastichic	sub
	head	tetrastich
	or	tetrastichal
	syl	tet:ra+stich+ic
	pron	<2tetr*1stikik>
	pos	adj.
tetrastichal	sub
	head	tetrastich
	or	tetrastichic
	syl	te:tras+ti+chal
	pron	<te1tr@stikL>
	pos	adj.
tetrastichous	0.
	syl	te+tras+ti+chous
	pron	<te1tr@stik*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of flowers or leaves on a stalk
	def	arranged in four vertical rows.
tetrasyllable	0.
	syl	tet:ra+syl+la+ble
	pron	<2tetr*1sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word of four syllables.
tetrasyllabic	sub
	head	tetrasyllable
	or	tetrasyllabical
	syl	tet:ra+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2tetr*si1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
tetrasyllabical	sub
	head	tetrasyllable
	or	tetrasyllabic
	syl	tet:ra+syl+1lab:i+cal
	pos	adj.
tetratomic	0.
	syl	tet:ra+tom+ic
	pron	<2tetr*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of four atoms or having four atoms per molecule.
	exam	1	phosgene has tetratomic molecules.
tetravalent	1.
	syl	tet:ra+va+lent
	pron	<2tetr*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of four.
tetravalent	2.
	syl	tet:ra+va+lent
	pron	<2tetr*1vAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	Also: {quadrivalent}. having four valencies.
tetravalency	sub
	head	tetravalent
	syl	tet:ra+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
Luisa	infl
	head	Tetrazzini
	syl	Lu:i:sa
	pron	<lu1Eza>
	pos	n.
Tetrazzini	0.
	syl	Te:traz:zi:ni
	pron	Italian <2tAtrat1tsEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-?!1940, Italian coloratura soprano.
tetrode	1.
	syl	tet+rode
	pron	<1tetr*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic valve having four elec?!trodes, namely a cathode, control grid, screen grid, and anode.
tetrode	2.
	syl	tet+rode
	pron	<1tetr*ud>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; of a transistor
	def	having two terminals on the base or gate to improve the performance at high frequencies.
tetroxid	alt
	head	tetroxide
	or	tetroxide
	syl	te+trox+id
	pron	<te1troksid>
	pos	n.
tetroxide	0.
	or	tetroxid
	syl	te+trox+ide
	pron	<te1troksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any oxide that contains four oxygen atoms per molecule.
	exam	1	osmium tetroxide, OsO\4.
tetryl	0.
	syl	tet+ryl
	pron	<1tetril>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline explosive solid used in detonators; trinitrophenylmethylnitramine. Formula: (NO\2)\3?!C\6H\2N(NO\2)CH\3. Also called: {nitramine}.
tetter	ety	Old English teter; related to Old High German zitaroh, Sanskrit dadru, Late Latin derbita 
tetter	1.
	syl	tet+ter
	pron	<1tet*>
	pos	n.
	def	a blister or pimple.
tetter	2.
	syl	tet+ter
	pron	<1tet*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any of various skin eruptions, such as eczema.
Tetu'an	0.
	syl	Te+tu*'an
	pron	<te1twa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Morocco: capital of Spanish Morocco (1912-56). Pop.: 139105 (1971).
Tezel	alt
	head	Tetzel
	or	Tetzel
	syl	Te:zel
	pron	<1tetsL>
	pos	n.
Johann	infl
	head	Tetzel
	syl	Jo:hann
	pron	<1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Tetzel	0.
	or	Tezel
	syl	Tet:zel
	pron	<1tetsL>
	pos	n.
	def	??1465-1519, German Dominican monk. His preaching on papal indulgences provoked Luther's 95 theses at Wittenberg (1517).
Teucer	1.
	syl	Teu:cer
	pron	<1tju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Cretan leader, who found?!ed Troy.
Teucer	2.
	syl	Teu:cer
	pron	<1tju:s*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Telemon and Hesione, who distinguished himself by his archery on the side of the Greeks in the Trojan War.
Teucrian	0.
	syl	Teu+cri:an
	pron	<1tju:kri*n>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	another word for {Trojan}.
Teut	0.
	syl	Teut.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Teuton(ic).
Teutoburger Wald	0.
	syl	Teu+to+bur+ger Wald
	pron	German <1tcito2burg*r> <1valt>
	pos	n.
	def	a low wooded mountain range in N West Germany: possible site of the annihilation of three Roman legions by Germans under Arminius in 9 #7a.d.
Teuton	ety	C18: from Latin Teuton*_i the Teutons, of Germanic origin
Teuton	1.
	syl	Teu+ton
	pron	<1tju:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Germanic people from Jutland who migrated to S Gaul in the 2nd century #7b.c. : annihilated by a Roman army in 102 #7b.c.
Teuton	2.
	syl	Teu+ton
	pron	<1tju:t*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any people speaking a Germanic language, esp. a German.
Teuton	3.
	syl	Teu+ton
	pron	<1tju:t*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Teutonic.
Teutonic	1.
	syl	Teu+ton+ic
	pron	<tju:1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or relating to the German people.
	exam	1	Teutonic thoroughness.
Teutonic	2.
	syl	Teu+ton+ic
	pron	<tju:1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ancient Teutons.
Teutonic	3.
	syl	Teu+ton+ic
	pron	<tju:1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	not used in linguistics
	def	of or relating to the Germanic languages.
Teutonic	4.
	syl	Teu+ton+ic
	pron	<tju:1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {Germanic}.
Teutonically	sub
	head	Teutonic
	syl	Teu+1ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Teutonic order	0.
	syl	Teu+ton+ic or+der
	pos	n.
	def	a military and religious order of German knights, priests, and serving brothers founded about 1190 during the Third Crusade, later conquering large parts of the Baltic provinces and Russia. Also called: {Teutonic Knights}.
Teutonism	1.
	syl	Teu+ton+ism
	pron	<1tju:t*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a German idiom, custom, or characteristic.
Teutonism	2.
	syl	Teu+ton+ism
	pron	<1tju:t*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	German society or civilization.
Teutonise	alt
	head	Teutonize
	or	Teutonize
	syl	Teu+ton+ise
	pron	<1tju:t*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
Teutonize	0.
	or	Teutonise
	syl	Teu+ton+ize
	pron	<1tju:t*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become German or Germanic; Germanize.
Teutonization	sub
	head	Teutonize
	or	Teutonisation
	syl	Teu+ton:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
Teutonisation	sub
	head	Teutonize
	or	Teutonization
	syl	Teu+ton:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Tevere	0.
	syl	Te+ve:re
	pron	<1tA:vArA>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name of the {Tiber}.
Tevet	ety	from Hebrew t*_ebh*_eth 
Tevet	0.
	syl	Te+vet
	pron	<1tAv*s>, Hebrew <tA1vAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tebet}.
Tewkesbury	0.
	syl	Tewkes+bur:y
	pron	<1tju:ksb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W England, in N Gloucestershire at the confluence of the Rivers Severn and Avon: scene of a decisive battle (1471) of the Wars of the Roses in which the Yorkists defeated the Lancastrians; 12th-century abbey. Pop.: 8742 (1971).
Tex	1.
	syl	Tex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Texan.
Tex	2.
	syl	Tex.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Texas.
Texas	0.
	syl	Tex+as
	pron	<1teks*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the southwestern U.S., on the Gulf of Mexico: the second largest state; part of Mexico from 1821 to 1836, when it was declared an independent republic; joined the U.S. in 1845; consists chiefly of a plain, with a wide flat coastal belt rising up to the semiarid Sacramento and Davis Mountains of the southwest; a major producer of cotton, rice, and livestock; the chief U.S. producer of oil and gas; a leading world supplier of sulphur. Capital: Austin. Pop.: 11196730 (1970). Area: 678927 sq. km (262134 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Tex}. or (with zip code) {TX} &- {#!Tex+an}
Texas fever	0.
	syl	Tex+as fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an infectious disease of cattle caused by the protozoan and transmitted by the bite of a tick.
Texas Rangers	0.
	syl	Tex+as Rang+ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the state police of Texas, originally formed in the 19th century to defend outlying regions against Indians and Mexicans and to fight lawlessness.
text	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin textus version, from Latin textus texture, from texere to compose
text	1.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the main body of a printed or written work as distinct from commentary, notes, illustrations, etc.
text	2.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the words of something printed or written.
text	3.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the original exact wording of a work, esp. the Bible, as distinct from a revision or translation.
text	4.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	a short passage of the Bible used as a starting point for a sermon or adduced as proof of a doctrine.
text	5.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the topic or subject of a discussion or work.
text	6.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	any one of several styles of letters or types.
text	7.
	syl	text
	pron	<tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {textbook}.
textless	sub
	head	text
	syl	text+less
	pos	adj.
textbook	0.a.
	syl	text+book
	pron	<1tekst2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book used as a standard source of information on a particular subject.
textbook	0.b.
	syl	text+book
	pron	<1tekst2buk>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a textbook example.
textbookish	sub
	head	textbook
	syl	text+2book+ish
	pos	adj.
textile	ety	C17: from Latin textilis woven, from texere to weave
textile	1.
	syl	tex+tile
	pron	<1tekstIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any fabric or cloth, esp. woven.
textile	2.
	syl	tex+tile
	pron	<1tekstIl>
	pos	n.
	def	raw material suitable to be made into cloth; fibre or yarn.
textile	3.
	syl	tex+tile
	pron	<1tekstIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to fabrics or the making of fabrics.
textual	1.
	syl	tex+tu+al
	pron	<1tekstju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a text or texts.
textual	2.
	syl	tex+tu+al
	pron	<1tekstju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or conforming to a text.
textually	sub
	head	textual
	syl	tex+tu+al+ly
	pos	adv.
textual criticism	1.
	syl	tex+tu+al crit:i+cism
	pos	n.
	def	the scholarly study of manuscripts, esp. of the Bible, in an effort to establish the original text.
textual criticism	2.
	syl	tex+tu+al crit:i+cism
	pos	n.
	def	literary criticism emphasizing a close analysis of the text.
textual critic	sub
	head	textual criticism
	syl	tex+tu+al crit+ic
	pos	n.
textualism	1.
	syl	tex+tu+al+ism
	pron	<1tekstju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	doctrinaire adherence to a text, esp. of the Bible.
textualism	2.
	syl	tex+tu+al+ism
	pron	<1tekstju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	textual criticism, esp. of the Bible.
textualist	sub
	head	textualism
	syl	tex+tu+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
textuary	1.
	syl	tex+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1tekstju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or contained in a text.
textuaries	infl
	head	textuary
	syl	tex+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
textuary	2.
	syl	tex+tu+ar:y
	pron	<1tekstju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a textual critic.
texture	ety	C15: from Latin text*_ura web, from texere to weave
texture	1.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of a material, esp. as perceived by the sense of touch.
	exam	1	a wall with a rough texture.
texture	2.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure, appearance, and feel of a woven fabric.
texture	3.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the general structure and disposition of the constituent parts of something.
	exam	1	the texture of a cake.
texture	4.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive character or quality of something.
	exam	1	the texture of life in America.
texture	5.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nature of a surface other than smooth.
	exam	1	woollen cloth has plenty of texture.
texture	6.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Art.
	def	the representation of the nature of a surface.
	exam	1	the painter caught the grainy texture of the sand.
texture	7.a.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	music considered as the interrelationship between the horizontally presented aspects of melody and rhythm and the vertically represented aspect of harmony.
	exam	1	a contrapuntal texture.
texture	7.b.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the nature and quality of the instrumentation of a passage, piece, etc. {~}
texture	8.
	syl	tex+ture
	pron	<1teksC*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a distinctive usually rough or grainy texture to.
textural	sub
	head	texture
	syl	tex+tur+al
	pos	adj.
texturally	sub
	head	texture
	syl	tex+tur+al+ly
	pos	adv.
textureless	sub
	head	texture
	syl	tex+ture+less
	pos	adj.
Teyde	0.
	syl	Tey+de
	pron	Spanish <1tADA>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Teide}.
Tezel	0.
	syl	Te:zel
	pron	<1tetsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Johann) {Tetzel}.
TG	1.
	syl	TG
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	transformational grammar.
TG	2.
	syl	TG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Togo.
tg	0.
	syl	t.g.
	qual	Biology. abbrev. for
	def	type genus.
T-group	0.
	syl	T-group
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a group that meets for educational or therapeutic purposes to study its own communication.
TGWU	0.
	syl	T.G.W.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Transport and General Workers' Union.
Th	0.
	syl	Th
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	thorium.
Th	0.
	syl	Th.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Thursday.
-th	ety	from Old English -thu, -tho 
-th	H1.0.
	syl	-th
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-th	H1.1.
	syl	-th
	usage	from verbs
	def	indicating an action or its consequence.
	exam	1	growth.
-th	H1.2.
	syl	-th
	usage	from adjectives
	def	indicating a quality.
	exam	1	width.
-th	ety	from Old English - (o) tha, - (o) the 
-eth	alt
	head	-th
	or	-th
	syl	-eth
	pos	suffix.
-th	H2.0.
	or	-eth
	syl	-th
	pos	suffix.
	def	forming ordinal numbers.
	exam	1	fourth;
	exam	2	thou?!sandth.
Thabana-Ntlenyana	0.
	syl	Tha:ba:na-Ntlen:ya+na
	pron	<ta:1ba:n*> <N1tlAnj*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in Lesotho: the highest peak of the Drakensberg Mountains. Height: 3482 m (11425 ft.). Also called: {Thadentsonyane, Thabantshonyana}.
William Makepeace	infl
	head	Thackeray
	syl	Wil:liam Make:peace.
	pos	n.
Thackeray	0.
	syl	Thack:er:ay
	pron	<1T@k*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-63, English novelist, born in India. His novels, originally serialized, include (1848), (1850), (1852), and (1855).
Thadeus	alt
	head	Thaddeus
	or	Thaddeus
	syl	Thad:e:us
	pron	<1T@di*s>
	pos	n.
Thaddeus	0.
	or	Thadeus
	syl	Thad:de:us
	pron	<1T@di*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18), traditionally identified with Jude.
Thadentsonyane	0.
	syl	Tha+den+tso+nya+ne
	pron	<2ta:d*n1tsonj*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Thabana-Ntlenyana}.
Thai	1.
	syl	Thai
	pron	<tI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Thailand, its people, or their language.
Thai	2.
	or	Thais
	syl	Thai
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	also
	def	a native or inhabitant of Thailand.
Thai	3.
	syl	Thai
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	the language of Thailand, sometimes classified as belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family. {~} Also called: {Siamese}.
Thailand	0.
	syl	Thai+land
	pron	<1tI2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom in SE Asia, on the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Siam: united as a kingdom in 1350 and became a major SE Asian power; consists chiefly of a central plain around the Chao Phraya river system, mountains rising over 2400 m (8000 ft.) in the northwest, and rainforest the length of the S peninsula. Official language: Thai. Religion: mostly Hinayana Buddhist. Currency: baht. Capital: Bangkok. Pop.: 44035129 (1977 est.). Area: 513998 sq. km (198455 sq. miles). Former name (until 1939 and 1945-49): {Siam}.
Thais	0.
	syl	Tha:*"is
	pron	<1TAis>
	pos	n.
	def	4th century #7b.c., Athenian courtesan; mistress of Alexander the Great.
thalamencephalons	infl
	head	thalamencephalon
	or	thalamencephala
	syl	thal:a+men+ceph:a+lons
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thalamencephala	infl
	head	thalamencephalon
	or	thalamencephalons
	syl	thal:a+men+ceph:a+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thalamencephalon	1.
	syl	thal:a+men+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2T@l*men1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the part of the diencephalon of the brain that includes the thalamus, pineal gland, and adjacent structures.
thalamencephalon	2.
	syl	thal:a+men+ceph:a+lon
	pron	<2T@l*men1sef*2lon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {diencephalon}.
thalamencephalic	sub
	head	thalamencephalon
	syl	thal:a+men+ce:phal+ic
	pron	<2T@l*2mens*1f@lik>
	pos	adj.
thalamus	ety	C18: from Latin, Greek thalamos inner room; probably related to Greek tholos vault
thalami	infl
	head	thalamus
	syl	thal:a+mi
	pron	<-2mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thalamus	1.
	syl	thal:a+mus
	pron	<1T@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two contiguous egg-shaped masses of grey matter at the base of the brain.
thalamus	2.
	syl	thal:a+mus
	pron	<1T@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	both of these masses considered as a functional unit.
thalamus	3.
	syl	thal:a+mus
	pron	<1T@l*m*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the receptacle or torus of a flower.
thalamic	sub
	head	thalamus
	syl	tha+lam+ic
	pron	<T*1l@mik>
	pos	adj.
thalamically	sub
	head	thalamus
	syl	tha+1lam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thalassic	ety	C19: from French thalassique, from Greek thalassa sea
thalassic	1.
	syl	tha+las+sic
	pron	<T*1l@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the sea; pelagic.
thalassic	2.
	syl	tha+las+sic
	pron	<T*1l@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	inhabiting or growing in the sea; marine.
	exam	1	thalassic fauna.
thalassocracy	ety	C19: from Attic Greek thalassocratia, from thalassa sea+-#7cracy 
thalattocracy	alt
	head	thalassocracy
	or	thalassocracy
	syl	thal+at+toc+ra+cy
	pos	n.
thalassocracy	0.
	or	thalattocracy
	syl	thal+as+soc+ra+cy
	pron	<2T@l*1sokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the government of a nation having dominion over large expanses of the seas.
thaler	ety	from Germany; see #7dollar 
taler	alt
	head	thaler
	or	thaler
	syl	ta+ler
	pron	<1ta:l*>
	pos	n.
thaler	infl
	or	thalers
	syl	tha+ler
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thalers	infl
	head	thaler
	or	thaler
	syl	tha+lers.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thaler	0.
	or	taler
	syl	tha+ler
	pron	<1ta:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former German, Austrian, or Swiss silver coin.
Thales	0.
	syl	Tha:les
	pron	<1TAlEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??624-??546 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer, born in Miletus. He held that water was the origin of all things and he predicted the solar eclipse of May 28, 585 #7b.c.
Thalia	ety	C17: via Latin from Greek, from thaleia blooming
Thalia	1.
	syl	Tha:li:a
	pron	<T*1lI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of comedy and pastoral poetry.
Thalia	2.
	syl	Tha:li:a
	pron	<T*1lI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Graces.
thalidomide	ety	C20: from #7thallic+imido -#7+ -#7imide 
thalidomide	0.a.
	syl	tha+lid:o+mide
	pron	<T*1lid*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic drug formerly used as a sedative and hypnotic but withdrawn from the market when found to cause abnormalities in developing fetuses. Formula: C\1\3H\1\0N\2O\4.
thalidomide	0.b.
	syl	tha+lid:o+mide
	pron	<T*1lid*2mId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a thalidomide baby.
thallic	0.
	syl	thal+lic
	pron	<1T@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing thallium, esp. in the trivalent state.
thallium	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek thallos a green shoot; referring to the green line in its spectrum
thallium	0.
	syl	thal+li:um
	pron	<1T@li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft malleable highly toxic white metallic element used as a rodent and insect poison and in low-melting glass. Its compounds are used as infrared detectors and in photoelectric cells. Symbol: Tl; atomic no.: 81; atomic wt.: 204.37; valency: 1 or 3; relative density: 11.85; melting pt.: 303.5?%C; boiling pt.: 1457?%C.
thallophyte	ety	C19: from New Latin thallophyta, from Greek thallos a young shoot+ phuton a plant
thallophyte	0.
	syl	thal+lo+phyte
	pron	<1T@l*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the group (or former division) lacking true stems, leaves, and roots: includes the algae, fungi, lichens, and bacteria, all now regarded as separate divisions.
thallophytic	sub
	head	thallophyte
	syl	thal+lo+phyt+ic
	pron	<2T@l*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
thallous	0.
	syl	thal+lous
	pron	<1T@l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing thallium, esp. in the monovalent state.
thallus	ety	C19: from Latin, from Greek thallos green shoot, from thallein to bloom
thalli	infl
	head	thallus
	or	thalluses
	syl	thal+li
	pron	<1T@lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thalluses	infl
	head	thallus
	or	thalli
	syl	thal+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thallus	0.
	syl	thal+lus
	pron	<1T@l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the undifferentiated plant body of algae, fungi, and lichens.
thalloid	sub
	head	thallus
	syl	thal+loid
	pos	adj.
talweg	alt
	head	thalweg
	or	thalweg
	syl	tal+weg
	pron	<1ta:lveg>
	pos	n.
thalweg	1.
	or	talweg
	syl	thal+weg
	pron	<1ta:lveg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography, rare.
	def	the longitudinal outline of a riverbed from source to mouth.
thalweg	2.
	or	talweg
	syl	thal+weg
	pron	<1ta:lveg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography, rare.
	def	the line of steepest descent from any point on the land surface.
Thames	1.
	syl	Thames
	pron	<temz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S England, rising in the Cotswold Hills in several headstreams and flowing generally east through London to the North Sea by a large estuary. Length: 338 km (210 miles). Ancient name: {Tamesis}.
Thames	2.
	syl	Thames
	pron	<tAmz>, <TAmz>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Canada, in Ontario, flowing south to London, then southwest to Lake St. Clair. Length: 217 km (135 miles).
Thammuz	0.
	syl	Tham+muz
	pron	<1t@mu:z>, <-uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tammuz}.
than	ety	Old English thanne; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thanna; see #7then #e Usage. In sentences such as he does it far better than I, than is usually regarded in careful usage as a conjunction governing an unexpressed verb: he does it far better than I (do it) . The case of any pronoun therefore depends on whether it is the subject or the object of that unexpressed verb: she likes him more than I (like him) ; she likes him more than (she likes) me. However, in informal usage than is often treated as a preposition and any pronoun is therefore used in its objective form, so that she likes him more than me is ambiguous.
than	1.
	syl	than
	pron	<@d@n>, <unstressed> <@d*n>
	pos	conj. coordinating; prep.
	def	used to introduce the second element of a comparison, the first element of which expresses difference.
	exam	1	shorter than you;
	exam	2	couldn't do otherwise than love him;
	exam	3	he swims faster than I run.
than	2.
	syl	than
	pron	<@d@n>, <unstressed> <@d*n>
	pos	conj. coordinating; prep.
	def	used after adverbs such as or to introduce a rejected alternative in an expression of preference.
	exam	1	rather than be imprisoned, I shall die.
other than	3.
	head	than
	syl	other than.
	def	besides; in addition to.
thanatopsis	ety	C19: from Greek thanatos death+ opsis a view
thanatopsis	0.
	syl	than:a+top+sis
	pron	<2T@n*1topsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a meditation on death, as in a poem.
Thanatos	0.
	syl	Than:a:tos
	pron	<1T@n*2tos>
	pos	n.
	def	the Greek personification of death: son of Nyx, goddess of night. Roman counterpart: {Mors}. Thanatos was the name chosen by Freud to represent a universal death instinct. Compare {Eros}.
Thanatotic	sub
	head	Thanatos
	syl	Than:a+tot+ic
	pron	<2T@n*1totik>
	pos	adj.
thane	ety	Old English thegn; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thegan thane &- than+age (#!$Te$In?!$Id#f) n.
thegn	alt
	head	thane
	or	thane
	syl	thegn
	pron	<TAn>
	pos	n.
thane	1.
	or	thegn
	syl	thane
	pron	<TAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	a member of an aristocratic class, ranking below an ealdorman, whose status was hereditary and who held land from the king or from another nobleman in return for certain services.
thane	2.
	or	thegn
	syl	thane
	pron	<TAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Scotland
	def	a person of rank, often the chief of a clan, holding land from the king.
Isle of	infl
	head	Thanet
	syl	Isle of.
	pos	n.
Thanet	0.
	syl	Than+et
	pron	<1T@nit>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in SE England, in NE Kent, separated from the mainland by two branches of the River Stour: scene of many Norse invasions. Area: 109 sq. km (42 sq. miles).
Thanjavur	0.
	syl	Than+ja+vur
	pron	<2t^nJ*1vu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE India, in E Tamil Nadu: headquarters of the earliest Protestant missions in India. Pop.: 140547 (1971). Former name: {Tanjore}.
thank	ety	Old English thancian; related to Old Frisian thankia, Old Norse thakka, Old Saxon, Old High German thanc*_on 
thank	1.
	syl	thank
	pron	<T@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey feelings of gratitude to.
thank	2.
	syl	thank
	pron	<T@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold responsible;
thank	3.
	syl	thank
	pron	<T@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	used in exclamations of relief.
	exam	1	thank goodness;
	exam	2	thank God.
I'll thank you to	4.
	head	thank
	syl	I'll thank you to.
	def	used ironically to intensify a command, request, etc..
	exam	1	I'll thank you to mind your own business.
thankful	0.
	syl	thank+ful
	pron	<1T@Gkful>
	pos	adj.
	def	grateful and appreciative.
thankfully	sub
	head	thankful
	syl	thank+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
thankfulness	sub
	head	thankful
	syl	thank+ful+ness
	pos	n.
thankless	1.
	syl	thank+less
	pron	<1T@Gklis>
	pos	adj.
	def	receiving no thanks or appreciation.
	exam	1	a thankless job.
thankless	2.
	syl	thank+less
	pron	<1T@Gklis>
	pos	adj.
	def	ungrateful.
	exam	1	a thankless pupil.
thanklessly	sub
	head	thankless
	syl	thank+less+ly
	pos	adv.
thanklessness	sub
	head	thankless
	syl	thank+less+ness
	pos	n.
thanks	1.
	syl	thanks
	pron	<T@Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an expression of appreciation or gratitude or an acknowledgment of services or favours given.
thanks to	2.
	head	thanks
	syl	thanks to.
	def	because of.
	exam	1	thanks to him we lost the match.
thanks	3.
	syl	thanks
	pron	<T@Gks>
	pos	interj.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation expressing acknowledgment, gratitude, or appreciation.
thanksgiving	1.
	syl	thanks+giv:ing
	pron	<1T@Gks2giviG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of giving thanks.
thanksgiving	2.a.
	syl	thanks+giv:ing
	pron	<1T@Gks2giviG>
	pos	n.
	def	an expression of thanks to God.
thanksgiving	2.b.
	syl	thanks+giv:ing
	pron	<1T@Gks2giviG>
	pos	n.
	def	a public act of religious observance or a celebration in acknowledgment of divine favours.
Thanksgiving Day	0.
	syl	Thanks+giv:ing Day
	pos	n.
	def	an annual day of holiday celebrated in thanksgiving to God on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States, and on the second Monday of October in Canada. Often shortened to {Thanksgiving}.
thank you	0.
	syl	thank you
	pos	interj. n.
	def	a conventional expression of gratitude.
U	infl
	head	Thant
	syl	U
	pron	<u:>
	pos	n.
Thant	0.
	syl	Thant
	pron	<T@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	1909-74, Burmese diplomat; secretary-general of the United Nations (1962-71).
Thapsus	0.
	syl	Thap+sus
	pron	<1T@ps*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient town near Carthage in North Africa: site of Caesar's victory over Pompey in 46 #7b.c.
thar	0.
	syl	thar
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tahr}.
Thar Desert	0.
	syl	Thar Des+ert
	pron	<ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a desert in NW India, mainly in NW Rajasthan state and extending into Pakistan. Area: over 260000 sq. km (100000 sq. miles). Also called: {Indian Desert, Great Indian Desert}.
Th'asos	0.
	syl	Th*'a+sos
	pron	<1t@sos>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek island in the N Aegean: colonized by Greeks from Paros in the 7th century #7b.c. as a gold-mining centre; under Turkish rule (1455-1912). Pop.: 13316 (1971). Area: 379 sq. km (146 sq. miles).
that	ety	Old English th@at; related to Old Frisian thet, Old Norse, Old Saxon that, Old High German daz, Greek to, Latin istud, Sanskrit tad #e Usage. Precise stylists maintain a distinction between that and which: that is used as a relative pronoun in restrictive clauses and which in nonrestrictive clauses. In the book that is on the table is mine, the clause that is on the table is used to distinguish one particular book (the one on the table) from another or others (which may be anywhere, but not on the table). In the book, which is on the table, is mine, the which clause is merely descriptive or incidental. The more formal the level of language, the more important it is to preserve the distinction between the two relative pronouns; but in informal or colloquial usage, the words are often used interchangeably.
that	1.a.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	used preceding a noun that has been mentioned at some time or is understood.
	exam	1	that idea of yours.
that	1.b.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	don't eat that;
	exam	2	that's what I mean.
that	2.a.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	used preceding a noun that denotes something more remote or removed.
	exam	1	that dress is cheaper than this one;
	exam	2	that building over there is for sale.
that	2.b.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	usage	as pronoun; that is John and this is his wife;
	def	Compare {this}.
that	3.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	used to refer to something that is familiar.
	exam	1	that old chap from across the street.
and (all) that	4.
	head	that
	syl	and (all) that.
	qual	Informal.
	def	everything connected with the subject mentioned.
	exam	1	he knows a lot about building and that.
at that	5.
	head	that
	syl	at that.
	usage	completive-intensive
	def	additionally, all things considered, or nevertheless.
	exam	1	he's a pleasant fellow at that;
	exam	2	I might decide to go at that.
that	6.a.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	with ease; effortlessly.
	exam	1	he gave me the answer just like that.
that	6.b.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	of such a nature, character, etc..
	exam	1	he paid for all our tickets
that	7.a.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	to be precise.
that	7.b.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	in other words.
that	7.c.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	for example.
that's more like it	8.
	head	that
	syl	that's more like it.
	def	that is better, an improvement, etc.
that's that	9.
	head	that
	syl	that's that.
	def	there is no more to be done, discussed, etc.
with	10.
	head	that
	or	at that
	syl	with
	def	thereupon.
	exam	1	with that he left the room.
that	11.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce a noun clause.
	exam	1	I believe that you'll come.
that	12.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	Also: {so that, in order that}. used to introduce a clause of purpose.
	exam	1	they fought that others might have peace.
that	13.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce a clause of result.
	exam	1	he laughed so hard that he cried.
that	14.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce a clause after an understood sentence expressing desire, indignation, or amazement.
	exam	1	oh, that I had never lived&!
that	15.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	adv.
	def	used with adjectives or adverbs to reinforce the specification of a precise degree already mentioned.
	exam	1	go just that fast and you should be safe.
that	16.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {all that}. (intensifier).
	exam	1	he wasn't that upset at the news.
that	18.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	pron.
	def	used to introduce a restrictive relative clause.
	exam	1	the book that we want.
that	19.
	syl	that
	pron	<@d@t>, <unstressed> <@d*t>
	pos	pron.
	def	used to introduce a clause with the verb to emphasize the extent to which the preceding noun is applicable.
	exam	1	genius that she is, she outwitted the computer.
thatch	ety	Old English theccan to cover; related to th@ac roof, Old Saxon thekkian to thatch, Old High German decchen, Old Norse thekja 
thatch	1.a.
	syl	thatch
	pron	<T@C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {thatching}. a roofing material that consists of straw, reed, etc.
thatch	1.b.
	syl	thatch
	pron	<T@C>
	pos	n.
	def	a roof made of such a material.
thatch	2.
	syl	thatch
	pron	<T@C>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling this, such as the hair of the head.
thatch	3.
	syl	thatch
	pron	<T@C>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {thatch palm}. any of various palms with leaves suitable for thatching. {~}
thatch	4.
	syl	thatch
	pron	<T@C>
	pos	n.
	def	to cover (a roof) with thatch.
thatcher	sub
	head	thatch
	syl	thatch+er
	pos	n.
thatchless	sub
	head	thatch
	syl	thatch+less
	pos	adj.
thatchy	sub
	head	thatch
	syl	thatch:y
	pos	adj.
Margaret (Hilda)	infl
	head	Thatcher
	syl	Marg:a:ret (Hilda)
	pos	n.
Thatcher	0.
	syl	That:cher
	pron	<1$T@C*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Roberts
	usage	n*'ee
	def	born 1925, English politician; leader of the Conservative Party since 1975.
thaumatology	0.
	syl	thau+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2Tc:m*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of or a treatise on miracles.
thaumatrope	ety	C19: from #7thaumato -#7+ -#7trope 
thaumatrope	0.
	syl	thau+ma+trope
	pron	<1Tc:m*2tr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy in which partial pictures on the two sides of a card appear to merge when the card is twirled rapidly.
thaumatropical	sub
	head	thaumatrope
	syl	thau+ma+trop:i+cal
	pron	<2Tc:m*1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
thaumaturge	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin thaumaturgus, from Greek thaumatourgos miracle-working, from #7thaumato -#7+ -ourgos working, from ergon work &- #!thau+ma+@!tur+gy n. &- @!thau+ma+#!tur+gic adj.
thaumaturge	0.
	syl	thau+ma+turge
	pron	<1Tc:m*2tR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a performer of miracles; magician.
thaw	ety	Old English thawian; related to Old High German douwen to thaw, Old Norse theyja to thaw, Latin tab*_ere to waste away
thaw	1.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to melt or cause to melt from a solid frozen state.
	exam	1	the snow thawed.
thaw	2.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become unfrozen; defrost.
thaw	3.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be the case that the ice or snow is melting.
	exam	1	it's thawing fast.
thaw	4.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become more sociable, relaxed, or friendly.
thaw	5.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of thawing.
thaw	6.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a spell of relatively warm weather, causing snow or ice to melt.
thaw	7.
	syl	thaw
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an increase in relaxation or friendliness.
thawer	sub
	head	thaw
	syl	thaw+er
	pos	n.
thawless	sub
	head	thaw
	syl	thaw+less
	pos	adj.
ThB	0.
	syl	Th.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Bachelor of Theology.
ThD	0.
	syl	Th.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Theology.
the	ety	Middle English, from Old English th*_e, a demonstrative adjective that later superseded s*_e (masculine singular) and s*_eo, sio (feminine singular); related to Old Frisian thi, thin, Old High German der, diu 
the	H1.1.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding a noun that has been previously specified.
	exam	1	the pain should disappear soon;
	exam	2	the man then opened the door.
the	H1.2.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used with a qualifying word or phrase to indicate a particular person, object, etc., as distinct from others.
	exam	1	ask the man standing outside;
	exam	2	give me the blue one.
the	H1.3.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding certain nouns associated with one's culture, society, or community.
	exam	1	to go to the doctor;
	exam	2	listen to the news;
	exam	3	watch the television.
the	H1.4.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding present partici?!ples and adjectives when they function as nouns.
	exam	1	the singing is awful;
	exam	2	the dead salute you.
the	H1.5.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding titles and certain uniquely specific or proper nouns, such as place names.
	exam	1	the United States;
	exam	2	the Honourable Edward Brown;
	exam	3	the Chairman;
	exam	4	the moon.
the	H1.6.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding a qualifying adjective or noun in certain names or titles.
	exam	1	William the Conqueror;
	exam	2	Ed?!ward the First.
the	H1.7.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding a noun to make it refer to its class generically.
	exam	1	the white seal is hunted for its fur;
	exam	2	this is good for the throat;
	exam	3	to play the piano.
the	H1.8.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used instead of etc., with parts of the body.
	exam	1	take me by the hand.
the	H1.9.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article; usually stressed
	def	the best, only, or most remarkable.
	exam	1	Harry's is
the	H1.10.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used with proper nouns when qualified.
	exam	1	written by the young Hardy.
the	H1.11.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	another word for {per}, esp. with nouns or noun phrases of cost.
	exam	1	fifty pence the pound.
the	H1.12.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Often facetious or derogatory.
	usage	article
	def	my; our.
	exam	1	the wife goes out on Thursdays.
the	H1.13.
	syl	the
	pron	<Amphatic @dE; unstrAssAd bAforA a consonant @d*; unstrAssAd bAforA a vowAl @di>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	article
	def	used preceding a unit of time in phrases or titles indicating an outstanding person, event, etc..
	exam	1	match of the day;
	exam	2	housewife of the year.
the	ety	Old English th*_i, th*_y, instrumental case of #7the %1 and #7that ; related to Old Norse th*_i, Gothic thei 
the	H2.1.
	syl	the
	pron	<@d*>, <@di>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	used before comparative adjectives or adverbs for emphasis.
	exam	1	she looks the happier for her trip.
the	H2.2.
	syl	the
	pron	<@d*>, <@di>
	pos	adv.
	def	used correlatively before each of two comparative adjectives or adverbs to indicate equality.
	exam	1	the sooner you come, the, better;
	exam	2	the more I see you, the more I love you.
the-	0.
	syl	the-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {theo-} before a vowel.
theaceous	0.
	syl	the:a+ceous
	pron	<TE1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of evergreen trees and shrubs of tropical and warm regions: includes the tea plant.
theanthropism	1.
	syl	the+an+thro+pism
	pron	<TE1@nTr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ascription of human traits or characteristics to a god or gods.
theanthropism	2.
	syl	the+an+thro+pism
	pron	<TE1@nTr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the doctrine of the hypostatic union of the divine and human natures in the single person of Christ. &- {@!the+an+#!throp+ic}
theanthropist	sub
	head	theanthropism
	syl	the+1an+thro+pist
	pos	n.
thearchy	ety	C17: from Church Greek thearkhia; see #7theo -#7, -#7archy 
thearchies	infl
	head	thearchy
	syl	the+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thearchy	0.
	syl	the+ar+chy
	pron	<1TEa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	rule or government by God or gods; theocracy.
thearchic	sub
	head	thearchy
	syl	the+1ar+chic
	pos	adj.
theatre	ety	C14: from Latin the*_atrum, from Greek theatron place for viewing, from theasthai to look at; related to Greek thauma miracle
theater	alt
	head	theatre
	or	theatre
	syl	the:a+ter
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
theatre	1.a.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a building designed for the performance of plays, operas, etc.
theatre	1.b.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a theatre ticket.
theatre	1.c.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a theatre-goer.
theatre	2.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large room or hall, usually with a raised platform and tiered seats for an audience, used for lectures, film shows, etc.
theatre	3.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {operating theatre}. a room in a hospital or other medical centre equipped for surgical operations.
theatre	4.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	plays regarded collectively as a form of art.
the theatre	5.
	head	theatre
	syl	the theatre.
	def	the world of actors, theatrical companies, etc..
	exam	1	the glamour of the theatre.
theatre	6.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a setting for dramatic or important events.
theatre	7.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	writing that is suitable for dramatic presentation.
	exam	1	a good piece of theatre.
theatre	8.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the usual word for {cinema}.
theatre	9.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a major area of military activity.
	exam	1	the theatre of operations.
theatre	10.
	or	theater
	syl	the:a+tre
	pron	<1Ti*t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular or semicircular open-air building with tiers of seats.
theatres-in-the-round	infl
	head	theatre-in-the-round
	syl	the:a:tres-in-the-round.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theatre-in-the-round	1.
	syl	the:a:tre-in-the-round
	pos	n.
	def	a thea?!tre with seats arranged around a central acting area.
theatre-in-the-round	2.
	syl	the:a:tre-in-the-round
	pos	n.
	def	drama written or designed for performance in such a theatre. {~} Also called: {arena theatre}.
theatre of cruelty	0.
	syl	the:a+tre of cru+el+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a type of theatre advocated by Antonin Artaud in in which gesture, movement, sound, and symbolism are emphasized rather than language.
theatre of the absurd	0.
	syl	the:a+tre of the ab+surd
	pos	n.
	def	drama in which normal conventions and dramatic structure are ignored or modified in order to present life as irrational or meaningless.
theatrical	1.
	syl	the+at+ri+cal
	pron	<Ti1@trikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the theatre or dramatic performances.
theatrical	2.
	syl	the+at+ri+cal
	pron	<Ti1@trikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	exaggerated and affected in manner or behaviour; histrionic.
theatricality	sub
	head	theatrical
	or	theatricalness
	syl	the+2at+ri+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
theatricalness	sub
	head	theatrical
	or	theatricality
	syl	the+1at+ri+cal+ness
	pos	n.
theatrically	sub
	head	theatrical
	syl	the+1at+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
theatricals	0.
	syl	the+at+ri+cals
	pron	<Ti1@trikLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	dramatic performances and entertainments, esp. as given by amateurs.
theatrics	1.
	syl	the+at+rics
	pron	<Ti1@triks>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of staging plays.
theatrics	2.
	syl	the+at+rics
	pron	<Ti1@triks>
	pos	n.
	def	exaggerated mannerisms or displays of emotions.
Thebaid	0.
	syl	The+ba+id
	pron	<1TEbAid>, <-bi->
	pos	n.
	def	the territory around ancient Thebes in Egypt, or sometimes around Thebes in Greece.
thebaine	ety	C19: from New Latin thebaia opium of Thebes, (with reference to Egypt as a chief source of opium)+-#7ine %2
thebaine	0.
	syl	the+ba+ine
	pron	<1TEb*2En>, <Ti1bAEn>, <-In>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous white crystalline alkaloid, extracted from opium and used in medicine. Formula: C\1\9H\2\1NO\3. Also called: {paramorphine}.
Thebes	1.
	syl	Thebes
	pron	<TEbz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	the chief city of Boeotia, destroyed by Alexander the Great (336 #7b.c.) #7.
Thebes	2.
	syl	Thebes
	pron	<TEbz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Egypt
	def	a city on the Nile: at various times capital of Upper Egypt or of the entire country.
Thebaic	sub
	head	Thebes
	syl	The+ba+ic
	pron	<Ti1bAik>
	pos	adj.
Theban	sub
	head	Thebes
	syl	The+ban
	pos	adj. n.
theca	ety	C17: from Latin th*_eca, from Greek th*_ek*_e case; related to Greek tithenai to place
thecae	infl
	head	theca
	syl	the+cae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theca	1.
	syl	the+ca
	pron	<1TEk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an enclosing organ, cell, or spore case, esp. the capsule of a moss.
theca	2.
	syl	the+ca
	pron	<1TEk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a hard outer covering, such as the cup-shaped container of a coral polyp.
thecal	sub
	head	theca
	or	thecate
	syl	the+cal
	pos	adj.
thecate	sub
	head	theca
	or	thecal
	syl	the+cate
	pos	adj.
thecodont	ety	C20: New Latin Thecondontia, from Greek th*_ek*_e case+-#7odont 
thecodont	1.
	syl	the+co+dont
	pron	<1TEk*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of mammals and certain reptiles
	def	having teeth that grow in sockets.
thecodont	2.
	syl	the+co+dont
	pron	<1TEk*2dont>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to teeth of this type.
thecodont	3.
	syl	the+co+dont
	pron	<1TEk*2dont>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct reptile of the order of Triassic times, having teeth set in sockets: they gave rise to the dinosaurs, crocodiles, pterodactyls, and birds.
th'e dansant	ety	literally: dancing tea
th'es dansant	infl
	head	th'e dansant
	syl	th*'es dan+sant
	pron	<tA d?~a1s?~a). a dancA hAld whilA aftArnoon tAa is sArvAd, popular in thA 1920s and 1930s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thee	ety	Old English th*_e; see #7thou 
thee	1.
	syl	thee
	pron	<@dE>
	pos	pron.
	def	the objective form of {thou}.
thee	2.
	syl	thee
	pron	<@dE>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to the person addressed: used mainly by members of the Society of Friends.
theft	ety	Old English th*_eofth; related to Old Norse th*_yfth, Old Frisian thi*_uvethe, Middle Dutch d*"ufte; see #7thief 
theft	1.
	syl	theft
	pron	<Teft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	the dishonest taking of property belonging to another person with the intention of depriving the owner permanently of its possession.
theft	2.
	syl	theft
	pron	<Teft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	something stolen.
theftless	sub
	head	theft
	syl	theft+less
	pos	adj.
thegn	0.
	syl	thegn
	pron	<TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {thane}.
theine	ety	C19: from New Latin thea tea+-#7ine %2
theine	0.
	syl	the+ine
	pron	<1TEEn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {caffeine}, esp. when present in tea.
their	ety	C12: from Old Norse theira (genitive plural); see #7they, them 
their	1.
	syl	their
	pron	<@de*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	of, belonging to, or associated in some way with them.
	exam	1	their finest hour;
	exam	2	their own clothes;
	exam	3	she tried to combat their mocking her.
their	2.
	syl	their
	pron	<@de*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	belonging to or associated in some way with people in general not including the speaker or people addressed.
	exam	1	in many countries they wash their clothes in the river.
their	3.
	syl	their
	pron	<@de*>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	belonging to or associated in some way with an indefinite antecedent such as or
theirs	1.
	syl	theirs
	pron	<@de*z>
	pos	pron.
	def	something or someone belonging to or associated in some way with them.
	exam	1	theirs is difficult.
theirs	2.
	syl	theirs
	pron	<@de*z>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	something or someone belonging to or associated in some way with an indefinite antecedent such as or
of theirs	3.
	head	theirs
	syl	of theirs.
	def	belonging to or associated with them.
theism	1.
	syl	the+ism
	pron	<1TEiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of the belief in one God as the transcendent creator and ruler of the universe that does not necessarily entail further belief in divine revelation. Compare {deism}.
theism	2.
	syl	the+ism
	pron	<1TEiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief in the existence of a God or gods. Compare {atheism}.
theist	sub
	head	theism
	syl	the+ist
	pos	n. adj.
theistic	sub
	head	theism
	or	theistical
	syl	the+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
theistical	sub
	head	theism
	or	theistic
	syl	the+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
theistically	sub
	head	theism
	syl	the+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
them	ety	Old English th*_@am, influenced by Old Norse theim; related to Old Frisian th*_am, Old Saxon, Old High German th*_em, Old Norse theimr, Gothic thaim #e Usage. See at me.
them	1.
	syl	them
	pron	<@dem>, <unstressed> <@d*m>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to things or people other than the speaker or people addressed.
	exam	1	I'll kill them;
	exam	2	what happened to them??
them	2.
	syl	them
	pron	<@dem>, <unstressed> <@d*m>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a dialect word for {themselves} when used as an indirect object.
	exam	1	they got them a new vice president.
them	3.
	syl	them
	pron	<@dem>, <unstressed> <@d*m>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a nonstandard word for {those}.
	exam	1	three of them oranges.
thematic	1.
	syl	the+mat+ic
	pron	<Ti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of a theme or themes.
thematic	2.
	syl	the+mat+ic
	pron	<Ti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a vowel or other sound or sequence of sounds that occurs between the root of a word and any inflectional or derivational suffixes.
thematic	3.
	syl	the+mat+ic
	pron	<Ti1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the stem or root of a word.
thematic	4.
	syl	the+mat+ic
	pron	<Ti1m@tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a thematic vowel.
	exam	1	`-o-' is a thematic in the combining form `psycho-'. ?-
theme	ety	C13: from Latin thema, from Greek: deposit, from tithenai to lay down
theme	1.
	syl	theme
	pron	<TEm>
	pos	n.
	def	an idea or topic expanded in a discourse, discussion, etc.
theme	2.
	syl	theme
	pron	<TEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in literature, music, art, etc.
	def	a unifying idea, image, or motif, repeated or developed throughout a work.
theme	3.a.
	syl	theme
	pron	<TEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of notes forming a recognizable melodic unit, often used as the basis of the musical material in a composition.
theme	4.
	syl	theme
	pron	<TEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a short essay, esp. one set as an exercise for a student.
theme	5.
	syl	theme
	pron	<TEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for {{root%1} (sense 9)} or { {stem%1} (sense 9)}.
theme	6.
	syl	theme
	pron	<TEm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Byzantine Empire
	def	a territorial unit consisting of several provinces under a military commander.
themeless	sub
	head	theme
	syl	theme+less
	pos	adj.
theme song	1.
	syl	theme song
	pos	n.
	def	a melody used, esp. in a film score, to set a mood, introduce a character, etc.
theme song	2.
	syl	theme song
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {signature tune}.
Themis	0.
	syl	The:mis
	pron	<1TEmis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess personifying justice.
Themistocles	0.
	syl	The:mis:to:cles
	pron	<T*1mist*2klEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??527-??460 #7b.c., Athenian statesman, who was responsible for the Athenian victory against the Persians at Salamis (480). He was ostracized in 470.
themselves	1.a.
	syl	them+selves
	pron	<@d*m1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of or
themselves	1.b.
	syl	them+selves
	pron	<@d*m1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	usage	intensifier
	exam	1	the team themselves voted on it.
themselves	2.
	syl	them+selves
	pron	<@d*m1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	their normal or usual selves.
	exam	1	they don't seem themselves any more.
themselves	3.
	syl	them+selves
	pron	<@d*m1selvz>
	pos	pron.
	def	Also {themself}. a reflexive form of an indefinite antecedent such as or {Usage}. See at {myself}.
then	ety	Old English thenne; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thanna; see #7than 
then	1.
	syl	then
	pron	<@den>
	pos	adv.
	def	at that time; over that period of time.
then	2.
	syl	then
	pron	<@den>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	in that case; that being so.
	exam	1	then why don't you ask her??
	exam	2	if he comes, then you'll have to leave;
	exam	3	go on then, take it.
then	3.
	syl	then
	pron	<@den>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	after that; with that.
	exam	1	then John left the room and didn't return.
then	4.
	syl	then
	pron	<@den>
	pos	adv.
	def	that time.
	exam	1	before then;
	exam	2	from then on.
then	5.
	syl	then
	pron	<@den>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	existing, functioning, etc., at that time.
	exam	1	the then prime minister.
thenar	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek; related to Old High German tenar palm of the hand
thenar	1.
	syl	the+nar
	pron	<1TEna:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the palm of the hand.
thenar	2.
	syl	the+nar
	pron	<1TEna:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the fleshy area of the palm at the base of the thumb.
thenar	3.
	syl	the+nar
	pron	<1TEna:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the palm or the region at the base of the thumb.
thenardite	ety	C19: named after Baron L. J. Th*'enard (1777-1857), French chemist; see -#7ite %1
thenardite	0.
	syl	the+nard+ite
	pron	<Ti1na:dIt>, <ti->
	pos	n.
	def	a whitish vitreous mineral that consists of anhydrous sodium sulphate and occurs in saline residues. Formula: Na\2SO\4.
Th'enard's blue	ety	C19: named after Baron L. J. Th*'enard; see #7thenardite 
Th'enard's blue	0.
	syl	Th*'e:nard's blue
	pron	<1tAna:z>, <-na:dz>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cobalt blue}.
thence	ety	C13: thannes, from thanne, from Old English thanon; related to Gothic thanana, Old Norse thanan 
thence	1.
	syl	thence
	pron	<@dens>
	pos	adv.
	def	from that place.
thence	2.
	syl	thence
	pron	<@dens>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {thence+forth} (#!$d$ens#!f@$$:$T). from that time or event; thereafter.
thence	3.
	syl	thence
	pron	<@dens>
	pos	adv.
	def	therefore.
thenceforwards	alt
	head	thenceforward
	or	thenceforward
	syl	thence+for:wards
	pos	adv.
thenceforward	0.
	or	thenceforwards
	syl	thence+for:ward
	pron	<1@dens1fc:w*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	from that time or place on; thence.
theo-	ety	from Greek theos god
theobromine	ety	C18: from New Latin theobroma genus of trees, literally: food of the gods, from #7theo -#7+ Greek br*_oma food+-#7ine %2
theobromine	0.
	syl	the:o+bro+mine
	pron	<2TE*u1br*umEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline slightly water-soluble alkaloid that occurs in many plants, such as tea and cacao: used to treat coronary heart disease and headaches. Formula: C\7H\8N\4O\2. See also {{xanthine} (sense 2)}.
theocentric	0.
	syl	the:o+cen+tric
	pron	<2Ti*1sentrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	having God as the focal point of attention.
theocentricity	sub
	head	theocentric
	syl	the:o+cen+1tric+i:ty
	pos	n.
theocentrism	sub
	head	theocentric
	or	theocentricism
	syl	the:o+1cen+trism
	pron	<2TE*u1sentri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
theocentricism	sub
	head	theocentric
	or	theocentrism
	syl	the:o+cen+tri+cism
	pron	<2TE*u1sentri2siz*m>
	pos	n.
theocracies	infl
	head	theocracy
	syl	the+oc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theocracy	1.
	syl	the+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<Ti1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	government by a deity or by a priesthood.
theocracy	2.
	syl	the+oc+ra+cy
	pron	<Ti1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a community or political unit under such government. &- {#!the@.o+@!crat} &- {@!the@.o+#!crat+ic} {@!the@.o+#!crat@.i+cal} &- {@!the@.o+#!crat@.i+cal+ly}
theocrasy	ety	C19: from Greek theo?!krasia, from #7theo -#7+ -krasia from krasis a blending
theocrasy	1.
	syl	the+oc+ra+sy
	pron	<Ti1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a mingling into one of deities or divine attributes previously regarded as distinct.
theocrasy	2.
	syl	the+oc+ra+sy
	pron	<Ti1okr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of the soul with God in mysticism.
Theocritus	0.
	syl	The:oc:ri:tus
	pron	<Ti1okrit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??310-??250 #7b.c., Greek poet, born in Syracuse. He wrote the first pastoral poems in Greek literature and was closely imitated by Virgil.
Theocritan	sub
	head	Theocritus
	or	Theocritean
	syl	The+1oc+ri+tan
	pron	<Ti2okri1tE*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Theocritean	sub
	head	Theocritus
	or	Theocritan
	syl	The+oc+ri+te:an
	pron	<Ti2okri1tE*n>
	pos	adj. n.
theodicy	ety	C18: coined by Leibniz in French as th*'eodic*'ee, from #7theo -#7+ Greek dik*_e justice
theodicies	infl
	head	theodicy
	syl	the+od:i+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theodicy	1.
	syl	the+od:i+cy
	pron	<Ti1odisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of theology concerned with defending the attributes of God against objections resulting from physical and moral evil.
theodicy	2.
	syl	the+od:i+cy
	pron	<Ti1odisi>
	pos	n.
	def	the philosophical study of God and the destiny of the soul.
theodicean	sub
	head	theodicy
	syl	the+2od:i+1ce:an
	pos	adj.
theodolite	ety	C16: from New Latin theodolitus, of uncertain origin
theodolite	0.
	syl	the+od:o+lite
	pron	<Ti1od*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small tripod-mounted telescope that is free to move in both the horizontal and vertical planes. Also called (in the U.S.): {transit}.
theodolitic	sub
	head	theodolite
	syl	the+od:o+lit+ic
	pron	<Ti2od*1litik>
	pos	adj.
Theodora	0.
	syl	The:o:do:ra
	pron	<2Ti*1dc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	??500-548 #7a.d., Byzantine empress; wife and counsellor of Justinian I.
Mikos	infl
	head	Theodorakis
	syl	Mikos
	pron	<1mikcs>
	pos	n.
Theodorakis	0.
	syl	The:o:do:ra:kis
	pron	Greek <$TecDc1rakis>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1925, Greek composer: wrote the music for the film (1965).
Theoderic	alt
	head	Theodoric
	or	Theodoric
	syl	The:od:e:ric
	pron	<Ti1od*rik>
	pos	n.
Theodoric	0.
	or	Theoderic
	syl	The:od:o:ric
	pron	<Ti1od*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??454-526 #7a.d., king of the Ostrogoths and founder of the Ostrogothic kingdom in Italy after his murder of Odoacer (493).
Theodosius I	0.
	syl	The:o:do:si:us I
	pron	<2Ti*1d*usi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??346-395 #7a.d., Roman emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (379-95) and of the Western Roman Empire (392-95).
theogony	ety	C17: from Greek theogonia; see #7theo -#7, -#7gony 
theogonies	infl
	head	theogony
	syl	the+og:o+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theogony	1.
	syl	the+og:o+ny
	pron	<Ti1og*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the origin and descent of the gods.
theogony	2.
	syl	the+og:o+ny
	pron	<Ti1og*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an account of this, often recited in epic poetry.
theogonic	sub
	head	theogony
	syl	the:o+gon+ic
	pron	<2Ti*1gonik>
	pos	adj.
theogonist	sub
	head	theogony
	syl	the+1og:o+nist
	pos	n.
theol	1.
	syl	theol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	theologian.
theol	2.
	syl	theol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	theological.
theol	3.
	syl	theol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	theology.
theologian	0.
	syl	the:o+lo+gi:an
	pron	<2Ti*1l*uJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person versed in or engaged in the study of theology, esp. Christian theology.
theological	1.
	syl	the:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Ti*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or based on theology.
theological	2.
	syl	the:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2Ti*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on God's revelation to man of his nature, his designs, and his will.
theologically	sub
	head	theological
	syl	the:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
theological virtues	0.
	syl	the:o+log:i+cal vir+tues
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	esp. among the scholastics
	def	those virtues that are infused into man by a special grace of God, specifically faith, hope, and charity. Compare {natural virtues}.
theologise	alt
	head	theologize
	or	theologize
	syl	the+ol:o+gise
	pron	<Ti1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
theologize	1.
	or	theologise
	syl	the+ol:o+gize
	pron	<Ti1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speculate upon theological subjects, engage in theological study or discussion, or formulate theological arguments.
theologize	2.
	or	theologise
	syl	the+ol:o+gize
	pron	<Ti1ol*2JIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render theological or treat from a theological point of view.
theologization	sub
	head	theologize
	or	theologisation
	syl	the+2ol:o+gi+1za+tion
	pos	n.
theologisation	sub
	head	theologize
	or	theologization
	syl	the+2ol:o+gi+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
theologizer	sub
	head	theologize
	or	theologiser
	syl	the+1ol:o+2giz+er
	pos	n.
theologiser	sub
	head	theologize
	or	theologizer
	syl	the+1ol:o+2gis+er
	pos	n.
theology	ety	C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see #7theo -#7, -#7logy  &- the+#!ol@.o+gist n.
theologies	infl
	head	theology
	syl	the+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theology	1.
	syl	the+ol+o:gy
	pron	<Ti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings.
theology	2.
	syl	the+ol+o:gy
	pron	<Ti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp. through the teaching of the Church.
theology	3.
	syl	the+ol+o:gy
	pron	<Ti1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp. for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood.
theomachy	ety	C16: from Greek theomakhia, from #7theo -#7+ makh*_e battle
theomachies	infl
	head	theomachy
	syl	the+om:a+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theomachy	0.
	syl	the+om:a+chy
	pron	<Ti1om*ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a battle among the gods or against them.
theomancy	0.
	syl	the:o+man+cy
	pron	<1TE*um@nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	divination or prophecy by an oracle or by people directly inspired by a god.
theomania	0.
	syl	the:o+ma+ni:a
	pron	<2Ti*1mAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	religious madness, esp. when it takes the form of believing oneself to be a god.
theomaniac	sub
	head	theomania
	syl	the:o+1ma+ni+ac
	pos	n.
theomorphic	ety	C19: from Greek theomorphos, from #7theo -#7+ morph*_e form
theomorphic	0.
	syl	the:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2Ti*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the conception or representation of man as having the form of God or a deity.
theomorphism	sub
	head	theomorphic
	syl	the:o+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
theonomy	0.
	syl	the+on:o+my
	pron	<Ti1on*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being governed by God.
theopathy	ety	C18: from #7theo -#7+ -pathy, from #7sympathy 
theopathy	0.
	syl	the+op:a+thy
	pron	<Ti1op*Ti>
	pos	n.
	def	religious emotion engendered by the contemplation of or meditation upon God.
theopathetic	sub
	head	theopathy
	or	theopathic
	syl	the:o+pa+thet+ic
	pron	<2Ti*p*1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
theopathic	sub
	head	theopathy
	or	theopathetic
	syl	the:o+path+ic
	pron	<2Ti*1p@Tik>
	pos	adj.
theophagies	infl
	head	theophagy
	syl	the+oph:a+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theophagy	0.
	syl	the+oph:a+gy
	pron	<Ti1of*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the sacramental eating of a god.
theophany	ety	C17: from Late Latin theophania, from Late Greek theophaneia, from #7theo -#7+ phainein to show
theophanies	infl
	head	theophany
	syl	the+oph:a+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theophany	0.
	syl	the+oph:a+ny
	pron	<Ti1of*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a manifestation of a deity to man in a form that, though visible, is not necessarily material.
theophanic	sub
	head	theophany
	or	theophanous
	syl	the:o+phan+ic
	pron	<Ti*1f@nik>
	pos	adj.
theophanous	sub
	head	theophany
	or	theophanic
	syl	the+1oph:a+nous
	pos	adj.
Theophilus	0.
	syl	The:oph:i+lus
	pron	<Ti1ofil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a conspicuous crater in the SW quadrant of the moon, over 100 kilometres in diameter.
theophobia	0.
	syl	the:o+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2Ti*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	morbid fear or hatred of God.
theophobiac	sub
	head	theophobia
	syl	the:o+1pho+bi+2ac
	pos	n.
Theophrastus	0.
	syl	The:o:phras:tus
	pron	<2Ti*1fr@st*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??372-??287 #7b.c., Greek Peripatetic philosopher, noted esp. for his a collection of sketches of moral types.
theophylline	ety	C19: from #7theo (#7bromine) #7+phyllo -#7+ -#7ine %2
theophylline	0.
	syl	the:o+phyl+line
	pron	<2Ti*1filEn>, <-in> <Ti1ofilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline slightly water-soluble alkaloid that is an isomer of theobromine: it occurs in plants such as tea and is used to treat heart disease and headaches. Formula: C\7H\8N\4O\2. See also {{xanthine} (sense 2)}.
theorbo	ety	C17: from Italian teorba, probably from Venetian, variant of tuorba travelling bag, ultimately from Turkish torba bag
theorbos	infl
	head	theorbo
	syl	the+or+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theorbo	0.
	syl	the+or+bo
	pron	<Ti1c:b*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an obsolete form of the lute, having two necks, one above the other, the second neck carrying a set of unstopped sympathetic bass strings.
theorbist	sub
	head	theorbo
	syl	the+1or+bist
	pos	n.
theorem	ety	C16: from Late Latin the*_or*_ema, from Greek: something to be viewed, from the*_orein to view
theorem	0.
	syl	the:o+rem
	pron	<1Ti*r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a proposition, statement, or formula, esp. one that has been or can be deduced from axioms or previously proved propositions.
theorematic	sub
	head	theorem
	or	theoremic
	syl	the:o+re:mat+ic
	pron	<2Ti*r*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
theoremic	sub
	head	theorem
	or	theorematic
	syl	the:o+rem+ic
	pron	<2Ti*1remik>
	pos	adj.
theorematically	sub
	head	theorem
	syl	the:o+re:1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
theoretic	alt
	head	theoretical
	or	theoretical
	syl	the:o+ret+ic
	pos	adj.
theoretical	1.
	or	theoretic
	syl	the:o+ret:i+cal
	pron	<2Ti*1retikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or based on theory.
theoretical	2.
	or	theoretic
	syl	the:o+ret:i+cal
	pron	<2Ti*1retikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking practical application or actual existence; hypothetical.
theoretical	3.
	or	theoretic
	syl	the:o+ret:i+cal
	pron	<2Ti*1retikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	using or dealing in theory; impractical.
theoretically	sub
	head	theoretical
	syl	the:o+1ret:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
theoretician	0.
	syl	the:o+re:ti+cian
	pron	<2Ti*ri1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a student or user of the theory rather than the practical aspects of a subject.
theoretics	0.
	syl	the:o+ret+ics
	pron	<2Ti*1retiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the theory of a particular subject.
theorise	alt
	head	theorize
	or	theorize
	syl	the:o+rise
	pron	<1Ti*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
theorize	0.
	or	theorise
	syl	the:o+rize
	pron	<1Ti*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce or use theories; speculate.
theorist	sub
	head	theorize
	syl	the:o+rist
	pos	n.
theorization	sub
	head	theorize
	or	theorisation
	syl	the:o+ri+1za+tion
	pos	n.
theorisation	sub
	head	theorize
	or	theorization
	syl	the:o+ri+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
theorizer	sub
	head	theorize
	or	theoriser
	syl	the:o+2riz+er
	pos	n.
theoriser	sub
	head	theorize
	or	theorizer
	syl	the:o+2ris+er
	pos	n.
theory	ety	C16: from Late Latin the*_oria, from Greek: a sight, from the*_orein to gaze upon
theories	infl
	head	theory
	syl	the:o+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theory	1.
	syl	the:o+ry
	pron	<1Ti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a plan formulated in the mind only; speculation.
theory	2.
	syl	the:o+ry
	pron	<1Ti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of rules, procedures, and assumptions used to produce a result.
theory	3.
	syl	the:o+ry
	pron	<1Ti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	abstract knowledge or reasoning.
theory	4.
	syl	the:o+ry
	pron	<1Ti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of hypotheses related by logical or mathematical arguments to explain and predict a wide variety of connected phenomena in general terms.
	exam	1	the theory of relativity.
theory	5.
	syl	the:o+ry
	pron	<1Ti*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {{hypothesis} (sense 1)}.
theory of games	0.
	syl	the:o+ry of games
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {game theory}.
theos	1.
	syl	theos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	theosophical.
theos	2.
	syl	theos.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	theosophy.
theosophy	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin theosophia, from Late Greek; see #7theo -#7, -#7sophy 
theosophy	1.
	syl	the+os:o+phy
	pron	<Ti1os*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various religious or philosophical systems claiming to be based on or to express an intuitive insight into the divine nature.
theosophy	2.
	syl	the+os:o+phy
	pron	<Ti1os*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of beliefs of the Theosophical Society founded in 1875, claiming to be derived from the sacred writings of Brahmanism and Buddhism, but denying the existence of any personal God.
theosophic	sub
	head	theosophy
	or	theosophical
	syl	the:o+soph+ic
	pron	<2Ti*1sofik>
	pos	adj.
theosophical	sub
	head	theosophy
	or	theosophic
	syl	the:o+1soph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
theosophically	sub
	head	theosophy
	syl	the:o+1soph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
theosophism	sub
	head	theosophy
	syl	the+1os:o+phism
	pos	n.
theosophist	sub
	head	theosophy
	syl	the+1os:o+phist
	pos	n.
therapeut	alt
	head	therap
	or	therap
	syl	therapeut.
therap	1.
	or	therapeut
	syl	therap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	therapeutic.
therap	2.
	or	therapeut
	syl	therap.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	therapeutics.
therapeutic	ety	C17: from New Latin therapeuticus, from Greek therapeutikos, from therapeuein to minister to, from theraps an attendant
therapeutic	1.
	syl	ther:a+peu+tic
	pron	<2Ter*1pju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the treatment of disease; curative.
therapeutic	2.
	syl	ther:a+peu+tic
	pron	<2Ter*1pju:tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving or performed to maintain health.
	exam	1	therapeutic abortion.
therapeutically	sub
	head	therapeutic
	syl	ther:a+1peu+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
therapeutics	0.
	syl	ther:a+peu+tics
	pron	<2Ter*1pju:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the treatment of disease.
therapist	0.
	syl	ther:a+pist
	pron	<1Ter*pist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in a particular type of therapy.
	exam	1	a physical therapist.
therapsid	ety	C20: from New Latin Therapsida, from Greek theraps attendant
therapsid	0.
	syl	the+rap+sid
	pron	<T*1r@psid>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct reptile of the order of Permian to Triassic times: considered to be the ancestors of mammals.
therapy	ety	C19: from New Latin therapia, from Greek therapeia attendance; see #7therapeutic 
therapies	infl
	head	therapy
	syl	ther:a+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
therapy	0.a.
	syl	ther:a+py
	pron	<1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of disorders or disease.
therapy	0.b.
	syl	ther:a+py
	pron	<1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	physiotherapy;
	exam	2	electrotherapy.
Theravada	ety	from Pali: doctrine of the elders
Theravada	0.
	syl	Ther:a+va+da
	pron	<2Ter*1va:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the southern school of Buddhism, the name preferred by Hinayana Buddhists for their doctrines.
there	ety	Old English th*_@ar; related to Old Frisian th*_er, Old Saxon, Old High German th*_ar, Old Norse, Gothic thar #e Usage. Careful writers and speakers ensure that the verb agrees with the number of the subject in such constructions as there is a man waiting and there are several people waiting. However, where the subject is compound even careful speakers frequently use the singular as in there is a pen and a book on the table.
there	1.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, at, or to that place, point, case, or respect.
	exam	1	we never go there;
	exam	2	I'm afraid I disagree with you there.
there	2.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	pron.
	def	used as a grammatical subject with some verbs, esp. when the true subject is an indefinite or mass noun phrase following the verb as complement.
	exam	1	there is a girl in that office;
	exam	2	there doesn't seem to be any water left.
there	3.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	who or which is in that place or position.
	exam	1	that boy there did it.
all there	4.
	head	there
	syl	all there.
	usage	predicative
	def	having his wits about him; of normal intelligence.
so there	5.
	head	there
	syl	so there.
	def	an exclamation that usually follows a declaration of refusal or defiance.
	exam	1	you can't have any more, so there&!
there it is	6.
	head	there
	syl	there it is.
	def	that is the state of affairs.
there	7.a.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	adj.
	def	an expression used when handing a person something requested or desired.
there	7.b.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	adj.
	def	an exclamation of triumph.
	exam	1	there you are, I knew that would happen&!
there	8.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	adj.
	def	that place.
	exam	1	near there;
	exam	2	from there.
there	9.
	syl	there
	pron	<De*>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of sympathy, as in consoling a child.
thereabout	alt
	head	thereabouts
	or	thereabouts
	syl	there+a:bout
	pos	adv.
thereabouts	0.
	or	thereabout
	syl	there+a:bouts
	pron	<1@de*r*2bauts>
	pos	adv.
	def	near that place, time, amount, etc..
	exam	1	fifty or thereabouts.
thereafter	0.
	syl	there+af:ter
	pron	<2@de*r1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	def	from that time on or after that time.
	exam	1	thereafter, he ceased to pay attention.
thereat	1.
	syl	there+at
	pron	<2@de*r1@t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	at that point or time.
thereat	2.
	syl	there+at
	pron	<2@de*r1@t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	for that reason.
thereby	1.
	syl	there+by
	pron	<2@de*1bI>, <1@de*2bI>
	pos	adv.
	def	by that means; because of that.
thereby	2.
	syl	there+by
	pron	<2@de*1bI>, <1@de*2bI>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	by or near that place; thereabouts.
therefor	0.
	syl	there+for
	pron	<2@de*1fc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or law.
	def	for this, that, or it.
	exam	1	he will be richer therefor.
therefore	0.
	syl	there+fore
	pron	<1@de*2fc:>
	exam	1	sentence connector.
therefore	1.
	syl	there+fore
	pron	<1@de*2fc:>
	def	thus; hence: used to mark an inference on the speaker's part.
	exam	1	those people have their umbrellas up;
	exam	2	therefore, it must be raining.
therefore	2.
	syl	there+fore
	pron	<1@de*2fc:>
	def	consequently; as a result.
	exam	1	they heard the warning on the radio and therefore took another route.
therefrom	0.
	syl	there+from
	pron	<2@de*1from>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	from that or there.
	exam	1	the roads that lead therefrom.
therein	0.
	syl	there+in
	pron	<2@de*r1in>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	in or into that place, thing, etc.
thereinafter	0.
	syl	there+in+af:ter
	pron	<2@de*rin1a:ft*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	from this point on in that document, statement, etc.
thereinto	0.
	syl	there+in:to
	pron	<2@de*r1intu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	into that place, circumstance, etc.
thereof	1.
	syl	there+of
	pron	<2@de*r1ov>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	of or concerning that or it.
thereof	2.
	syl	there+of
	pron	<2@de*r1ov>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	from or because of that.
thereon	0.
	syl	there+on
	pron	<2@de*r1on>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an archaic word for {thereupon}.
Theresa	0.
	syl	The:re:sa
	pron	<t*1rEz*>, Spanish <tA1rAsa>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint) {Teresa}.
Saint	infl
	head	Th'erese de Lisieux
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Th'erese de Lisieux	0.
	syl	Th*'e:r*`ese de Li:sieux
	pron	French <tAre:z> <d*> <li1zj$o>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1873-97, French Carmelite nun, noted for her autobiography, (1897). Feast day: Oct. 3.
thereto	1.
	syl	there+to
	pron	<2@de*1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	to that or it.
	exam	1	the form attached thereto.
thereto	2.
	syl	there+to
	pron	<2@de*1tu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	in addition to that.
theretofore	0.
	syl	there+to+fore
	pron	<2@de*tu1fc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	before that time; previous to that.
thereunder	1.
	syl	there+un:der
	pron	<2@de*r1^nd*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	usage	in documents, etc.
	def	below that or it; subsequently in that; thereafter.
thereunder	2.
	syl	there+un:der
	pron	<2@de*r1^nd*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	under the terms or authority of that.
thereupon	1.
	syl	there+up:on
	pron	<2@de*r*1pon>
	pos	adv.
	def	immediately after that; at that point.
	exam	1	thereupon, the whole class applauded.
thereupon	2.
	syl	there+up:on
	pron	<2@de*r*1pon>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	upon that thing, point, subject, etc.
therewithal	alt
	head	therewith
	or	therewith
	syl	there+with+al
	pos	adv.
therewith	1.
	or	therewithal
	syl	there+with
	pron	<2@de*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal or law.
	def	with or in addition to that.
therewith	2.
	or	therewithal
	syl	there+with
	pron	<2@de*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a less common word for {thereupon} (sense 1).
therewith	3.
	or	therewithal
	syl	there+with
	pron	<2@de*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	by means of or on account of that.
Therezina	0.
	syl	The+re+zi+na
	pron	Portuguese <2tArA1zina>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Teresina}.
therianthropic	ety	C19: from Greek th*_erion wild animal+ anthr*_opos man
therianthropic	1.
	syl	the+ri+an+throp+ic
	pron	<2Ti*ri*n1Tropik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain mythical creatures or deities
	def	having a partly animal, partly human form.
therianthropic	2.
	syl	the+ri+an+throp+ic
	pron	<2Ti*ri*n1Tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to such creatures or deities.
therianthropism	sub
	head	therianthropic
	syl	the+ri+an+thro+pism
	pron	<2Ti*ri1@nTr*2piz*m>
	pos	n.
theriomorphic	ety	C19: from Greek th*_eriomorphos, from th*_erion wild animal+ morph*_e shape
theriomorphous	alt
	head	theriomorphic
	or	theriomorphic
	syl	the+ri:o+mor+phous
	pos	adj.
theriomorphic	0.
	or	theriomorphous
	syl	the+ri:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2Ti*ri*u1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a deity
	def	possessing or depicted in the form of a beast.
theriomorph	sub
	head	theriomorphic
	syl	the+ri:o+2morph
	pos	n.
therm	ety	C19: from Greek therm*_e heat
therm	0.
	syl	therm
	pron	<TR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit of heat equal to 100000 British thermal units. One therm is equal to 1.055056#M10%8 joules.
thermae	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek thermai, pl. of therm*_e heat
thermae	0.
	syl	ther+mae
	pron	<1TR:mE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	public baths or hot springs, esp. in ancient Greece or Rome.
thermesthesia	alt
	head	thermaesthesia
	or	thermaesthesia
	syl	therm+es+the+si:a
	pron	<2TR:mEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
thermaesthesia	0.
	or	thermesthesia
	syl	therm+aes+the+si:a
	pron	<2TR:mEs1TEzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	sensitivity to various degrees of heat and cold.
thermal	1.
	syl	ther+mal
	pron	<1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {ther+mic}. of, relating to, caused by, or generat?!ing heat or increased temperature.
thermal	2.
	syl	ther+mal
	pron	<1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	hot or warm.
	exam	1	thermal baths;
	exam	2	thermal spring.
thermal	3.
	syl	ther+mal
	pron	<1TR:m*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a column of rising air caused by local unequal heating of the land surface, and used by gliders to gain height.
thermally	sub
	head	thermal
	syl	ther+mal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermal barrier	0.
	syl	ther+mal bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	an obstacle to flight at very high speeds as a result of the heating effect of air friction. Also called {heat barrier}.
thermal conductivity	0.
	syl	ther+mal con+duc+tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the ability of a substance to conduct heat, determined by the rate of heat flow between two opposite faces of a unit cube of the substance when there is unit temperature difference between them: measured in joules per second per metre per kelvin. Symbol: #Gv or Sometimes shortened to {conductivity}.
thermal efficiency	0.
	syl	ther+mal ef+fi+cien+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the work done by a heat engine to the energy supplied to it. Compare {efficiency}.
thermal equator	0.
	syl	ther+mal e:qua+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary line round the earth running through the point on each meridian with the highest average temperature. It lies mainly to the north because of the larger landmasses and therefore greater summer heating.
thermalise	alt
	head	thermalize
	or	thermalize
	syl	ther+mal+ise
	pron	<1TR:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
thermalize	0.
	or	thermalise
	syl	ther+mal+ize
	pron	<1TR:m*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo a process in which neutrons lose energy in a moderator and become thermal neutrons.
thermal neutron	0.
	syl	ther+mal neu+tron
	pos	n.
	def	a slow neutron that has a mean velocity of about 2200 metres per second, being approximately in thermal equilibrium with its moderator.
thermal reactor	0.
	syl	ther+mal re+ac+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear reactor in which most of the fission is caused by thermal neutrons.
thermal shock	0.
	syl	ther+mal shock
	pos	n.
	def	a fluctuation in temperature causing stress in a material. It often results in fracture, esp. in brittle materials such as ceramics.
Thermidor	ety	C19: from French, from Greek therm*_e heat+ d*_oron gift
Thermidor	0.
	syl	Ther+mi+dor
	pron	French. <tArmi1dc:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of heat: the eleventh month of the French revolutionary calendar, ex?!tend?!ing from July 20 to Aug. 18. Also called: {Fervidor}.
thermion	0.
	syl	ther+mi+on
	pron	<1TR:mi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an electron or ion emitted by a body at high temperature.
thermionic	0.
	syl	ther+mi+on+ic
	pron	<2TR:mi1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or operated by electrons emitted from materials at high temperatures.
	exam	1	a thermionic valve.
thermionic current	0.
	syl	ther+mi+on+ic cur+rent
	pos	n.
	def	an electric current produced between two electrodes as a result of electrons emitted by thermionic emission.
thermionic emission	0.
	syl	ther+mi+on+ic e:mis+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the emission of electrons from very hot solids or liquids: used for producing electrons in valves, electron microscopes, x-ray tubes, etc.
thermionics	0.
	syl	ther+mi+on+ics
	pron	<2TR:mi1oniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of electronics concerned with the emission of electrons by hot bodies and with devices based on this effect, esp. the study and design of thermionic valves.
thermistor	ety	C20: from #7thermo -#7+ (#7res) #7istor 
thermistor	0.
	syl	ther+mis+tor
	pron	<TR:1mist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor device having a resistance that decreases rapidly with an increase in temperature. It is used for temperature measurement, to compensate for temperature variations in a circuit, etc.
Thermite	alt
	head	Thermit
	or	Thermit
	syl	Ther+mite
	pron	<1TR:mIt>
	pos	n.
Thermit	0.
	or	Thermite
	syl	Ther+mit
	pron	<1TR:mit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a mixture of aluminium powder and a metal oxide, such as iron oxide, which when ignited reacts with the evolution of heat to yield aluminium oxide and molten metal: used for welding and in some types of incendiary bombs.
thermite process	0.
	syl	ther+mite pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aluminothermy}.
thermo-	ety	from Greek thermos hot, therm*_e heat
thermobarograph	0.
	syl	ther+mo+bar:o+graph
	pron	<2TR:m*u1b@r*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that simultaneously records the temperature and pressure of the atmosphere.
thermobarometer	0.
	syl	ther+mo+ba+rom+e:ter
	pron	<2TR:m*ub*1romit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus that provides an accurate measurement of pressure by observation of the change in the boiling point of a fluid.
thermochemistry	0.
	syl	ther+mo+chem+is+try
	pron	<2TR:m*u1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with the study and measurement of the heat evolved or absorbed during chemical reactions.
thermochemical	sub
	head	thermochemistry
	syl	ther+mo+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
thermochemically	sub
	head	thermochemistry
	syl	ther+mo+1chem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermochemist	sub
	head	thermochemistry
	syl	ther+mo+1chem+ist
	pos	n.
thermocline	0.
	syl	ther+mo+cline
	pron	<1TR:m*u2klIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a temperature gradient in a thermally stratified body of water, such as a lake.
thermocouple	1.
	syl	ther+mo+cou+ple
	pron	<1TR:m*u2k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring temperature consisting of a pair of wires of different metals joined at both ends. One junction is at the temperature to be measured, the second at a lower fixed temperature. The current generated in the circuit is proportional to the temperature difference.
thermocouple	2.
	syl	ther+mo+cou+ple
	pron	<1TR:m*u2k^pL>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar device with only one junction between two dissimilar metals.
thermodynamical	alt
	head	thermodynamic
	or	thermodynamic
	syl	ther+mo+dy+nam:i+cal
	pos	adj.
thermodynamic	1.
	or	thermodynamical
	syl	ther+mo+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*udI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or concerned with thermodynamics.
thermodynamic	2.
	or	thermodynamical
	syl	ther+mo+dy+nam+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*udI1n@mik>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined by or obeying the laws of thermodynamics.
thermodynamically	sub
	head	thermodynamic
	syl	ther+mo+dy+1nam:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermodynamic equilibrium	0.
	syl	ther+mo+dy+nam+ic e:qui+lib+ri:um
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of a system in which the quantities that specify its properties, such as pressure, temperature, etc., all remain unchanged. Some?!times shortened to {equilibrium}.
thermodynamics	0.
	syl	ther+mo+dy+nam+ics
	pron	<2TR:m*udI1n@miks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physical science concerned with the interrelationship and interconversion of different forms of energy and the behaviour of systems in terms of certain basic quantities, such as pressure, temperature, etc. See also {law of thermodynamics}.
thermodynamic temperature	0.
	syl	ther+mo+dy+nam+ic tem+per:a+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the basic physical quantity used as a measure of the average thermal energy of random motion of particles in thermal equilibrium. It is measured in kelvins or degrees Celsius and defined so that the triple point of water is 273.16 kelvins. Also called: {absolute temperature}.
thermoelectrical	alt
	head	thermoelectric
	or	thermoelectric
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tri+cal
	pos	adj.
thermoelectric	1.
	or	thermoelectrical
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2TR:m*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, used in, or operated by the conversion of heat energy to electrical energy by the Seebeck effect.
	exam	1	a thermoelectric thermometer.
thermoelectric	2.
	or	thermoelectrical
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tric
	pron	<2TR:m*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, used in, or operated by the conversion of electrical energy to heat energy by the Peltier effect.
	exam	1	a thermoelectric cooler.
thermoelectrically	sub
	head	thermoelectric
	syl	ther+mo+e:1lec+tri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermoelectric effect	0.
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tric ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Seebeck effect} or {Peltier effect}.
thermoelectricity	1.
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2TR:m*uilek1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	electricity generated by a thermocouple.
thermoelectricity	2.
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2TR:m*uilek1trisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the relationship between heat and electrical energy. See also {Seebeck effect, Peltier effect}.
thermoelectron	0.
	syl	ther+mo+e:lec+tron
	pron	<2TR:m*ui1lektron>
	pos	n.
	def	an electron emitted at high temperature, such as one produced in a thermionic valve.
thermogenesis	0.
	syl	ther+mo+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2TR:m*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of heat by metabolic processes.
thermogenous	sub
	head	thermogenesis
	or	thermogenetic
	syl	ther+mog+e:nous
	pron	<T*1moJin*s>
	pos	adj.
thermogenetic	sub
	head	thermogenesis
	or	thermogenous
	syl	ther+mo+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
thermograph	0.
	syl	ther+mo+graph
	pron	<1TR:m*u2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of thermometer that produces a continuous record of a fluctuating temperature. The record so produced is called a {ther+mo+gram} (#!$T$z$:m$$$u@!gr@am).
thermography	0.
	syl	ther+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<TR:1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any writing, printing, or recording process involving the use of heat.
thermographer	sub
	head	thermography
	syl	ther+1mog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
thermographic	sub
	head	thermography
	syl	ther+mo+graph+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*u1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
thermojunction	0.
	syl	ther+mo+junc+tion
	pron	<2TR:m*u1J^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a point of electrical contact between two dissimilar metals across which a voltage appears, the magnitude of which depends on the temperature of the contact and the nature of the metals. See also {Seebeck effect}.
thermolabile	0.
	syl	ther+mo+la+bile
	pron	<2TR:m*u1lAbil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain biochemical and chemical compounds
	def	easily decomposed or subject to a loss of characteristic properties by the action of heat.
	exam	1	a thermolabile enzyme.
thermoluminescence	0.
	syl	ther+mo+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2TR:m*u2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	phosphorescence of certain materials or objects as a result of heating. It is caused by pre-irradiation of the material inducing defects which are removed by the heat, the energy released appearing as light: used in archaeological dating.
thermoluminescent	sub
	head	thermoluminescence
	syl	ther+mo+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
thermolysis	1.
	syl	ther+mol:y+sis
	pron	<TR:1molisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	loss of heat from the body.
thermolysis	2.
	syl	ther+mol:y+sis
	pron	<TR:1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the dissociation of a substance as a result of heating.
thermolytic	sub
	head	thermolysis
	syl	ther+mo+lyt+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
thermomagnetic	0.
	syl	ther+mo+mag+net+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*um@g1netik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or concerned with the relationship between heat and magnetism, esp. the change in temperature of a body when it is magnetized or demagnetized. Former term: {pyromagnetic}.
thermometer	0.
	syl	ther+mom+e:ter
	pron	<T*1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used to measure temperature, esp. one in which a thin column of liquid, such as mercury, expands and contracts within a graduated sealed tube. See also {clinical thermometer, gas thermometer, resist?!ance thermometer, thermocouple, pyrometer}.
thermometry	0.
	syl	ther+mom+e:try
	pron	<T*1momitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of physics con?!cerned with the measurement of temperature and the design and use of thermometers and pyrometers.
thermometric	sub
	head	thermometry
	or	thermometrical
	syl	ther+mo+met+ric
	pron	<2TR:m*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
thermometrical	sub
	head	thermometry
	or	thermometric
	syl	ther+mo+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
thermometrically	sub
	head	thermometry
	syl	ther+mo+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermomotor	0.
	syl	ther+mo+mo+tor
	pron	<2TR:m*u1m*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	an engine that produces force from the expansion of a heated fluid.
thermonuclear	1.
	syl	ther+mo+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2TR:m*u1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving nuclear fusion.
	exam	1	a thermonuclear reaction.
thermonuclear	2.
	syl	ther+mo+nu+cle:ar
	pron	<2TR:m*u1nju:kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving thermonuclear weapons.
	exam	1	a thermonuclear war.
thermonuclear bomb	0.
	syl	ther+mo+nu+cle:ar bomb
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fusion bomb}.
thermonuclear reaction	0.
	syl	ther+mo+nu+cle:ar re+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a nuclear fusion reaction occurring at a very high temperature: responsible for the energy produced in the sun, nuclear weapons, and fusion reactors. See {nuclear fusion, hydrogen bomb}.
thermophil	infl
	head	thermophile
	syl	ther+mo+phil
	pron	<1$TR:m*u2fil>
	pos	n.
thermophile	1.
	syl	ther+mo+phile
	pron	<1$TR:m*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an organism, esp. a bacterium or plant, that thrives under warm conditions. {~}
thermophile	2.
	syl	ther+mo+phile
	pron	<1$TR:m*u2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	thriving under warm conditions. &- {@!ther+mo+#!phil+ic, ther+moph@.i+lous} ($T$z$:#!m$A#s$Il$$s)
thermopile	0.
	syl	ther+mo+pile
	pron	<1TR:m*u2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for detecting and measuring heat radiation or for generating a thermoelectric current. It consists of a number of thermocouple junctions, usually joined together in series.
thermoplastic	1.
	syl	ther+mo+plas+tic
	pron	<2TR:m*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a material, esp. a synthetic plastic or resin
	def	becoming soft when heated and rehardening on cooling without appreciable change of properties. Compare {thermosetting}.
thermoplastic	2.
	syl	ther+mo+plas+tic
	pron	<2TR:m*u1pl@stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic plastic or resin, such as polystyrene, with these properties.
thermoplasticity	sub
	head	thermoplastic
	syl	ther+mo+plas+tic+i:ty
	pron	<2TR:m*upl@1stisiti>
	pos	n.
Thermopylae	0.
	syl	Ther+mop:y+lae
	pron	<T*1mop*2lE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a narrow pass between the mountains and the sea linking Locris and Thessaly: a defensible position on a traditional invasion route from N Greece; scene of a famous battle (480 #7b.c.) in which a Greek army under Leonidas was crushed by the Persians during their attempted conquest of Greece.
Thermos flask	alt
	head	Thermos
	or	Thermos
	syl	Ther+mos flask
	pron	<1TR:m*s>
	pos	n.
Thermos	0.
	or	Thermos flask
	syl	Ther+mos
	pron	<1TR:m*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of stoppered vacuum flask, esp. one used to keep beverages or soup hot. See also {Dewar flask}.
thermoscope	0.
	syl	ther+mo+scope
	pron	<1TR:m*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that indicates a change in temperature, esp. one that does not measure the actual temperature.
thermoscopic	sub
	head	thermoscope
	or	thermoscopical
	syl	ther+mo+scop+ic
	pron	<2TR:m*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
thermoscopical	sub
	head	thermoscope
	or	thermoscopic
	syl	ther+mo+1scop:i+cal
	pos	adj.
thermoscopically	sub
	head	thermoscope
	syl	ther+mo+1scop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermosetting	0.
	syl	ther+mo+set+ting
	pron	<2TR:m*u1setiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a material, esp. a synthetic plastic or resin
	def	hardening permanently after one application of heat and pressure. Thermosetting plastics, such as phenol-formaldehyde, cannot be remoulded. Compare {thermoplastic}.
thermosiphon	0.
	syl	ther+mo+si+phon
	pron	<2TR:m*u1sIf*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system in which a coolant is circulated by convection caused by a difference in density between the hot and cold portions of the liquid.
thermosphere	0.
	syl	ther+mo+sphere
	pron	<1TR:m*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an atmospheric layer lying between the mesophere and the exosphere, reaching an altitude of about 400 kilometres where the temperature is over 1000?%C.
thermostable	1.
	syl	ther+mo+sta+ble
	pron	<2TR:rm*u1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain chemical and biochemical compounds
	def	capable of withstanding moderate heat without loss of characteristic properties.
	exam	1	a thermostable plastic.
thermostable	2.
	syl	ther+mo+sta+ble
	pron	<2TR:rm*u1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not affected by high temperatures.
thermostability	sub
	head	thermostable
	syl	ther+mo+sta+bil+i:ty
	pron	<2TR:m*ust*1bil?!iti>
	pos	n.
thermostat	0.
	syl	ther+mo+stat
	pron	<1TR:m*2st@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that maintains a system at a constant temperature. It often consists of a bimetallic strip that bends as it expands and contracts with temperature, thus breaking and making contact with an electrical power supply.
thermostatic	sub
	head	thermostat
	syl	ther+mo+1stat+ic
	pos	adj.
thermostatically	sub
	head	thermostat
	syl	ther+mo+1stat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thermostatics	0.
	syl	ther+mo+stat+ics
	pron	<2TR:m*1st@tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of science concerned with thermal equilibrium.
thermotaxis	0.
	syl	ther+mo+tax+is
	pron	<2TR:m*u1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the directional movement of an organism in response to the stimulus of a source of heat.
thermotaxic	sub
	head	thermotaxis
	syl	ther+mo+1tax+ic
	pos	adj.
thermotensile	0.
	syl	ther+mo+ten+sile
	pron	<2TR:m*u1tensIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tensile strength in so far as it is affected by temperature.
thermotherapy	0.
	syl	ther+mo+ther:a+py
	pron	<2TR:m*u1Ter*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	treatment of a bodily structure or part by the application of heat.
thermotropism	0.
	syl	ther+mo+tro+pism
	pron	<2$TR:m*u1tr*upizm>
	pos	n.
	def	the directional growth of a plant in response to the stimulus of heat.
thermotropic	sub
	head	thermotropism
	syl	ther+mo+1trop+ic
	pos	adj.
-thermy	ety	from New Latin -thermia, from Greek therm*_e 
-thermy	0.
	syl	-ther:my
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating heat.
	exam	1	diathermy.
-thermic	sub
	head	-thermy
	or	-thermal
	syl	-ther:mic
	pos	adj.
-thermal	sub
	head	-thermy
	or	-thermic
	syl	-ther:mal
	pos	adj.
theroid	ety	C19: from Greek th*_eroeid*_es, from th*_er wild animal; see -#7oid 
theroid	0.
	syl	the+roid
	pron	<1Ti*rcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a beast.
theropod	ety	C19: from New Latin theropoda, from Greek th*_er beast+ pous foot
theropod	0.
	syl	the+ro+pod
	pron	<1Ti*r*pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any bipedal carnivorous saurischian dinosaur of the suborder having strong hind legs and grasping hands. They lived in Triassic to Cretaceous times and included tyrannosaurs and megalosaurs.
theropodan	sub
	head	theropod
	syl	the+rop:o+dan
	pron	<Ti1rop*dN>
	pos	n. adj.
Thersites	0.
	syl	Ther:si:tes
	pron	<T*1sItEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the ugliest and most evil-tongued fighter on the Greek side in the Trojan War, killed by Achilles when he mocked him.
thersitical	0.
	syl	ther+sit:i+cal
	pron	<T*1sitikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	abusive and loud.
thesaurus	ety	C18: from Latin, Greek: #7treasure 
thesauri	infl
	head	thesaurus
	or	thesauruses
	syl	the+sau+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thesauruses	infl
	head	thesaurus
	or	thesauri
	syl	the+sau+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thesaurus	1.
	syl	the+sau+rus
	pron	<Ti1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing systematized lists of synonyms and related words.
thesaurus	2.
	syl	the+sau+rus
	pron	<Ti1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a dictionary of selected words or topics.
thesaurus	3.
	syl	the+sau+rus
	pron	<Ti1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a treasury.
these	0.a.
	syl	these
	pron	<@dEz>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the form of {this} used before a plural noun.
	exam	1	these men.
these	0.b.
	syl	these
	pron	<@dEz>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	I don't much care for these.
Theseus	0.
	syl	The:seus
	pron	<1TEsi*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a hero of Attica, noted for his many great deeds, among them the slaying of the Minotaur, the conquest of the Amazons, whose queen he married, partici?!pation in the Calydonian hunt, and the search for the Golden Fleece.
Thesean	sub
	head	Theseus
	syl	The+se:an
	pron	<Ti1sE*n>
	pos	adj.
thesis	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek: a placing, from tithenai to place
theses	infl
	head	thesis
	syl	the+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thesis	1.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a dissertation resulting from original research, esp. when submitted by a candidate for a degree or diploma.
thesis	2.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a theory maintained in argument.
thesis	3.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject for a discussion or essay.
thesis	4.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unproved statement, esp. one put forward as a premiss in an argument.
thesis	5.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the downbeat of a bar, as indicated in conducting.
thesis	6.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	the syllable or part of a metrical foot not receiving the ictus. Compare {{arsis.}}
thesis	7.
	syl	the+sis
	pron	<1TEsis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the first stage in the Hegelian dialectic.
Thespian	1.
	syl	Thes:pi:an
	pron	<1Tespi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Thespis.
Thespian	2.
	syl	Thes:pi:an
	pron	<1Tespi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to drama and the theatre; dramatic.
Thespian	3.
	syl	Thes:pi:an
	pron	<1Tespi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	an actor or actress.
Thespis	0.
	syl	Thes:pis
	pron	<1Tespis>
	pos	n.
	def	6th-century #7b.c. Greek poet, regarded as the founder of tragic drama.
Thess	0.
	syl	Thess.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Thessalonians.
Thessalonian	1.
	syl	Thes+sa+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2Tes*1l*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Thessalonica (modern Salonika).
Thessalonian	2.
	syl	Thes+sa+lo+ni:an
	pron	<2Tes*1l*uni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of ancient Thessalonica.
Thessalonians	0.
	syl	Thes+sa+lo+ni:ans
	pron	<2Tes*1l*uni*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	either of two books of the New Testament (in full {The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians}) .
Thessalon'iki	0.
	syl	Thes+sa+lo+n*'i+ki
	pron	Greek <2Tesalc1niki>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Greece, in central Macedonia at the head of the {Gulf of Salonika} (an inlet of the Aegean): capital of the Roman province of Macedonia; university (1926). Latin name: {Thessalonica}. English name: {Salonika} or {Salonica}.
Thessaly	0.
	syl	Thes+sa+ly
	pron	<1Tes*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of E Central Greece, on the Aegean: an extensive fertile plain, edged with mountains. Pop.: 659913 (1971). Area: 13973 sq. km (5395 sq. miles). Modern Greek name: {Thes+sa+l*'i@.a} (@!#Gg$esa#!ljia).
Thessalian	sub
	head	Thessaly
	syl	Thes+sa+li+an
	pron	<Te1sAli*n>
	pos	adj. n.
theta	ety	C17: from Greek, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew t*_eth 
theta	0.
	syl	the+ta
	pron	<1TEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the eighth letter of the Greek alphabet (#GG, #Gg) , a consonant, transliterated as Compare {edh}.
Thetford Mines	0.
	syl	Thet+ford Mines
	pron	<1Tetf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in S Quebec: asbestos industry. Pop.: 22003 (1971).
thetic	ety	C17: from Greek thetikos, from thetos laid down, from tithenai to place
thetic	1.
	syl	thet+ic
	pron	<1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in classical prosody
	def	of, bearing, or relating to a metrical stress.
thetic	2.
	syl	thet+ic
	pron	<1Tetik>
	pos	adj.
	def	positive and arbitrary; prescriptive.
thetically	sub
	head	thetic
	syl	thet:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Thetis	0.
	syl	The:tis
	pron	<1TEtis>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Nereids and mother of Achilles by Peleus.
theurgy	ety	C16: from Late Latin the*_urgia, from Late Greek theourgia the practice of magic, from theo- #7theo -#7+ -urgia, from ergon work
theurgies	infl
	head	theurgy
	syl	the+ur+gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
theurgy	1.a.
	syl	the+ur+gy
	pron	<1TE2R:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the intervention of a divine or supernatural agency in the affairs of man.
theurgy	1.b.
	syl	the+ur+gy
	pron	<1TE2R:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the working of miracles by such intervention.
theurgy	2.
	syl	the+ur+gy
	pron	<1TE2R:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	beneficent magic as taught and performed by Egyptian Neoplatonists and others.
theurgic	sub
	head	theurgy
	or	theurgical
	syl	the+1urg+ic
	pos	adj.
theurgical	sub
	head	theurgy
	or	theurgic
	syl	the+1ur+gi+cal
	pos	adj.
theurgically	sub
	head	theurgy
	syl	the+1ur+gi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
theurgist	sub
	head	theurgy
	syl	the+ur+gist
	pos	n.
thew	ety	Old English th*_eaw; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thau discipline, Latin tu*_er*_i to observe, t*_utus secure
thew	1.
	syl	thew
	pron	<Tju:>
	pos	n.
	def	muscle, esp. if strong or well-developed.
thew	2.
	syl	thew
	pron	<Tju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	muscular strength.
thewy	sub
	head	thew
	syl	thew:y
	pos	adv.
thewless	sub
	head	thew
	syl	thew+less
	pos	adj.
they	ety	C12: thei from Old Norse their, masculine nominative plural, equivalent to Old English th*_a 
they	1.
	syl	they
	pron	<@dA>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to people or things other than the speaker or people addressed.
	exam	1	they fight among themselves.
they	2.
	syl	they
	pron	<@dA>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to unspecified people or people in general not including the speaker or people addressed.
	exam	1	in Australia they have Christmas in the summer.
they	3.
	syl	they
	pron	<@dA>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Not standard.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to an indefinite antecedent such as or
they	4.
	syl	they
	pron	<@dA>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	an archaic word for {those}.
	exam	1	blessed are they that mourn.
they'd	0.
	syl	they'd
	pron	<@dAd>
	usage	contraction of
	def	they would they had.
they'll	0.
	syl	they'll
	pron	<@dAl>
	usage	contraction of
	def	they will they shall.
they're	0.
	syl	they're
	pron	<1@de*>, <1@dA*>
	usage	contraction of
	def	they are.
they've	0.
	syl	they've
	pron	<@dAv>
	usage	contraction of
	def	they have.
THI	0.
	syl	T.H.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	temperature-humidity index.
thi-	0.
	syl	thi-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {thio-}.
thiamine	ety	C20: #7thio -#7+ (#7vit) #7amin 
thiamin	alt
	head	thiamine
	or	thiamine
	syl	thi:a+min
	pron	<1TI*min>
	pos	n.
thiamine	0.
	or	thiamin
	syl	thi:a+mine
	pron	<1TI*2mEn>, <-min>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a soluble white crystalline vitamin that occurs in the outer coat of rice and other grains. It forms part of the vitamin B complex and is essential for carbohydrate metabolism: deficiency leads to nervous disorders and to the disease beriberi. Formula: C\1\2H\1\7ON\4SCl.H\2O. Also called: {vitamin B\1, aneurin}.
thiazine	0.
	syl	thi:a+zine
	pron	<1TI*2zEn>, <-2zIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of organic compounds containing a ring system composed of four carbon atoms, a sulphur atom, and a nitrogen atom.
thiazol	alt
	head	thiazole
	or	thiazole
	syl	thi:a+zol
	pron	<1TI*2zol>
	pos	n.
thiazole	1.
	or	thiazol
	syl	thi:a+zole
	pron	<1TI*2z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid with a pungent smell that contains a ring system composed of three carbon atoms, a sulphur atom, and a nitrogen atom. It is used in dyes and fungicides. Formula: C\3H\3NS.
thiazole	2.
	or	thiazol
	syl	thi:a+zole
	pron	<1TI*2z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of compounds derived from this substance that are used in dyes.
thick	ety	Old English thicce; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thikki, Old Norse thykkr 
thick	1.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively great extent from one surface to the other; fat, broad, or deep.
	exam	1	a thick slice of bread.
thick	2.a.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	of specific fatness.
	exam	1	ten centimetres thick.
thick	2.b.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a six-inch-thick wall.
thick	3.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a relatively dense consistency; not transparent.
	exam	1	thick soup.
thick	4.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	abundantly covered or filled.
	exam	1	a piano thick with dust.
thick	5.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	impenetrable; dense.
	exam	1	a thick fog.
thick	6.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid, slow, or insensitive.
	exam	1	a thick person.
thick	7.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	throaty or badly articulated.
	exam	1	a voice thick with emotion.
thick	8.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of accents, etc.
	def	pronounced.
thick	9.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very friendly (esp. in the phrase {thick as thieves}) .
a bit thick	10.
	head	thick
	syl	a bit thick.
	qual	Brit.
	def	unfair or excessive.
a thick ear	11.
	head	thick
	syl	a thick ear.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a blow on the ear delivered as punishment, in anger, etc.
thick	12.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adv.
	def	in order to produce something thick.
	exam	1	to slice bread thick.
thick	13.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adv.
	def	profusely; in quick succession (esp. in the phrase {thick and fast) }.
thick	14.a.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adv.
	def	to exaggerate a story, statement, etc.
thick	14.b.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	adv.
	def	to flatter excessively.
thick	15.
	syl	thick
	pron	<Tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick piece or part.
the thick	16.
	head	thick
	syl	the thick.
	def	the most intense or active part.
through thick and thin	17.
	head	thick
	syl	through thick and thin.
	def	in good times and bad.
thickish	sub
	head	thick
	syl	thick+ish
	pos	adj.
thickly	sub
	head	thick
	syl	thick+ly
	pos	adv.
thicken	1.
	syl	thick+en
	pron	<1Tik*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become thick or thicker.
	exam	1	thicken the soup by adding flour.
thicken	2.
	syl	thick+en
	pron	<1Tik*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become more involved.
	exam	1	the plot thickened.
thickener	sub
	head	thicken
	syl	thick+en+er
	pos	n.
thickening	1.
	syl	thick+en+ing
	pron	<1Tik*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	something added to a liquid to thicken it.
thickening	2.
	syl	thick+en+ing
	pron	<1Tik*niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thickened part or piece.
thicket	ety	Old English thiccet; see #7thick 
thicket	0.
	syl	thick+et
	pron	<1Tikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense growth of small trees, shrubs, and similar plants.
thickhead	1.
	syl	thick+head
	pron	<1Tik2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a stupid or ignorant person; fool.
thickhead	2.
	syl	thick+head
	pron	<1Tik2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {whistler}. any of various Australian and SE Asian songbirds of the family (flycatchers, etc.).
thickheaded	sub
	head	thickhead
	syl	thick+1head:ed
	pos	adj.
thickheadedness	sub
	head	thickhead
	syl	thick+1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
thick-knee	0.
	syl	thick-knee
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stone curlew}.
thickleaves	infl
	head	thickleaf
	syl	thick+leaves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thickleaf	0.
	syl	thick+leaf
	pron	<1Tik2lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various succulent plants of the crassulaceous genus having sessile or short-stalked fleshy leaves.
thickness	1.
	syl	thick+ness
	pron	<1Tiknis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being thick.
thickness	2.
	syl	thick+ness
	pron	<1Tiknis>
	pos	n.
	def	the dimension through an object, as opposed to length or width.
thickness	3.
	syl	thick+ness
	pron	<1Tiknis>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer of something.
thickness	4.
	syl	thick+ness
	pron	<1Tiknis>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick part.
thickset	1.
	syl	thick+set
	pron	<2Tik1set>
	pos	adj.
	def	stocky in build; sturdy.
thickset	2.
	syl	thick+set
	pron	<2Tik1set>
	pos	adj.
	def	densely planted or placed.
thickset	3.
	syl	thick+set
	pron	<2Tik1set>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {thicket}.
thick-skinned	0.
	syl	thick-skinned
	pos	adj.
	def	insensitive to criticism or hints; not easily upset or affected.
thick-skulled	alt
	head	thick-witted
	or	thick-witted
	syl	thick-skulled
	pos	adj.
thick-witted	0.
	or	thick-skulled
	syl	thick-wit:ted
	pos	adj.
	def	stupid, dull, or slow to learn.
thick-wittedly	sub
	head	thick-witted
	syl	thick-1wit:ted+ly
	pos	adv.
thick-wittedness	sub
	head	thick-witted
	syl	thick-1wit:ted+ness
	pos	n.
thief	ety	Old English th*_eof; related to Old Frisian thi*_af, Old Saxon thiof, Old High German diob, Old Norse thj*_ofr, Gothic thiufs  &- #!thiev+ish adj. &- #!thiev+ish+ly adv. &- #!thiev+ish+ness n.
thieves	infl
	head	thief
	syl	thieves
	pron	<TEvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thief	1.
	syl	thief
	pron	<TEf>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who steals some?!thing from another.
thief	2.
	syl	thief
	pron	<TEf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	a person who com?!mits theft.
Louis Adolphe	infl
	head	Thiers
	syl	Louis A:dolphe
	pron	<lwi a1dclf). 1797-1877, FrAnch statAsman and historian. AftAr thA Franco-Prussian war, hA supprAssAd thA Paris CommunA and bAcamA first prAsidAnt of thA Third RApublic (1871-73). His policiAs madA possiblA thA paying off of thA war indAmnity AxactAd by GArmany>
	pos	n.
thieve	ety	Old English th*_eofian, from th*_eof #7thief  &- #!thiev+er@.y n. ?- #!thiev+ing+ly adv.
thieve	0.
	syl	thieve
	pron	<TEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to steal (someone's possessions).
thigh	ety	Old English th*_eh; related to Old Frisian thi*_ach, Old High German dioh thigh, Old Norse thj*_o buttock, Old Slavonic tyku fat
thigh	1.
	syl	thigh
	pron	<TI>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the leg between the hip and the knee in man.
thigh	2.
	syl	thigh
	pron	<TI>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in other vertebrates and insects. Related adj.: {femoral}.
thighbone	0.
	syl	thigh+bone
	pron	<1TI2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for the {femur}.
thigmotaxis	ety	C19: from Greek thigma touch+-#7taxis 
thigmotaxis	0.
	syl	thig+mo+tax+is
	pron	<2Tigm*1t@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stereotaxis}.
thigmotactic	sub
	head	thigmotaxis
	syl	thig+mo+1tac+tic
	pos	adj.
thigmotactically	sub
	head	thigmotaxis
	syl	thig+mo+1tac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thigmotropism	ety	C19: from Greek thigma touch+-#7tropism 
thigmotropism	0.
	syl	thig+mo+tro+pism
	pron	<2$Tigm*u1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the directional growth of a plant, in response to the stimulus of direct contact. Also called: {haptotropism, stereotropism}.
thigmotropic	sub
	head	thigmotropism
	syl	thig+mo+1trop+ic
	pos	adj.
thill	ety	C14: perhaps related to Old English thille board, planking, Old High German dilla plank, Old Norse thili 
thill	0.
	syl	thill
	pron	<Til>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {shaft} (part of a horse's harness).
thimble	ety	Old English th*_ymel thumbstall, from th*_uma #7thumb 
thimble	1.
	syl	thim+ble
	pron	<1TimbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cap of metal, plastic, etc., used to protect the end of the finger when sewing.
thimble	2.
	syl	thim+ble
	pron	<1TimbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small metal cap resembling this.
thimble	3.
	syl	thim+ble
	pron	<1TimbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a loop of metal having a groove at its outer edge for a rope or cable, for lining the inside of an eye.
thimble	4.
	syl	thim+ble
	pron	<1TimbL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {thimbleful}.
thimbleful	0.
	syl	thim+ble+ful
	pron	<1TimbL2ful>
	pos	n.
	def	a very small amount, esp. of a liquid.
thimblerig	0.
	syl	thim:ble+rig
	pron	<1TimbL2rig>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which the operator rapidly moves about three inverted thimbles, one of which conceals a token, the other player betting on which thimble the token is under.
thimblerigger	sub
	head	thimblerig
	syl	thim:ble+2rig+ger
	pos	n.
thimbleweed	0.
	syl	thim:ble+weed
	pron	<1TimbL2wEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various plants having a thimble-shaped fruit, esp. an American anemone and a rudbeckia,
thimblewit	0.
	syl	thim:ble+wit
	pron	<1TimbL2wit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a silly or dimwitted person; dunce.
thimblewitted	sub
	head	thimblewit
	syl	thim:ble+2wit:ted
	pos	adj.
Thimphu	alt
	head	Thimbu
	or	Thimbu
	syl	Thim+phu
	pron	<1Timfu:>
	pos	n.
Thimbu	0.
	or	Thimphu
	syl	Thim+bu
	pron	<1Timbu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Bhutan, in the west in the foothills of the E Himalayas: became the official capital in 1962. Pop.: 8000 (1969 est.).
thimerosal	ety	C20: from #7thio -#7+mer (#7cury) #7+sal (#7icylate) 
thimerosal	0.
	syl	thi+mer:o+sal
	pron	<TI1mer*2s@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy white crystalline compound of mercury, used in solution as an antiseptic. Formula: C\9H\9HgNaO\2S.
thin	ety	Old English thynne; related to Old Frisian thenne, Old Saxon, Old High German thunni, Old Norse thunnr, Latin tenuis thin, Greek teinein to stretch
thinner	infl
	head	thin
	syl	thin+ner
	pos	adj.
thinnest	infl
	head	thin
	syl	thin+nest.
	pos	adj.
thin	1.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively small extent from one side or surface to the other; fine or narrow.
thin	2.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	slim or lean.
thin	3.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	sparsely placed; meagre.
	exam	1	thin hair.
thin	4.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of relatively low density or viscosity.
	exam	1	a thin liquid.
thin	5.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adj.
	def	weak; poor; insufficient.
	exam	1	a thin disguise.
thin	6.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a photographic negative
	def	having low density, usually insufficient to produce a satisfactory positive.
thin on the ground	7.
	head	thin
	syl	thin on the ground.
	def	few in number; scarce.
thin	8.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	adv.
	def	in order to produce something thin.
	exam	1	to cut bread thin.
thins	infl
	head	thin
	syl	thins
	pos	vb.
thinning	infl
	head	thin
	syl	thin+ning
	pos	vb.
thinned	infl
	head	thin
	syl	thinned.
	pos	vb.
thin	9.
	syl	thin
	pron	<Tin>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become thin or sparse.
thinly	sub
	head	thin
	syl	thin+ly
	pos	adv.
thinness	sub
	head	thin
	syl	thin+ness
	pos	n.
thine	ety	Old English th*_in; related to Old High German d*_in, Gothic theina 
thine	0.a.
	syl	thine
	pron	<@dIn>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	preceding a vowel
	def	of, belonging to, or associated in some way with you (thou).
	exam	1	thine eyes.
thine	0.b.
	syl	thine
	pron	<@dIn>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	as pronoun; thine is the greatest burden.
	def	Compare {thy}.
thin-film	0.
	syl	thin-film
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electronic component, device, or circuit
	def	composed of one or more extremely thin layers of metal, semiconductor, etc., deposited on a ceramic or glass substrate.
	exam	1	thin-film capacitor.
thing	ety	Old English thing assembly; related to Old Norse thing assembly, Old High German ding assembly
thing	H1.1.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, fact, affair, circumstance, or concept considered as being a separate entity.
thing	H1.2.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any inanimate object.
thing	H1.3.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or entity that cannot or need not be precisely named.
thing	H1.4.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or animal regarded as the object of pity, contempt, etc..
	exam	1	you poor thing.
thing	H1.5.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or act.
thing	H1.6.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thought or statement.
thing	H1.7.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	any object or right that may be the subject of property (as distinguished from a person).
thing	H1.8.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a device, means, or instrument.
thing	H1.9.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a possession, article of clothing, etc.
thing	H1.10.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a mental attitude, preoccupation or obsession (esp. in the phrase {have a thing about) }.
thing	H1.11.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an activity or mode of behaviour satisfying to one's personality (esp. in the phrase {do one's (own) thing}) .
the thing	12.
	head	thing
	syl	the thing.
	def	the latest fashion.
be on to a good thing	13.
	head	thing
	syl	be on to a good thing.
	def	to be in a profitable situation or position.
make a thing of	14.
	head	thing
	syl	make a thing of.
	def	to make a fuss about; exaggerate the importance of.
thing	ety	C19: from Old Norse thing assembly (the same word as #7thing %1)
thing	H2.0.
	syl	thing
	pron	<TiG>, <tiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a law court or public assembly in the Scandinavian countries. Also: {ting%2}.
thing-in-itself	0.
	syl	thing-in-it:self
	pos	n.
	usage	in the philosophy of Kant
	def	reality regarded apart from human knowledge and perception.
thingumabob	ety	C18: from #7thing %1, with humorous suffix
thingamabob	alt
	head	thingumabob
	or	thingumabob
	syl	thing:a+ma+bob
	pron	<1$TiG*m*2bob>
	pos	n.
thingumabob	0.
	or	thingamabob
	syl	thing:u+ma+bob
	pron	<1$TiG*m*2bob>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked. Also: {thingumajig, thingamajig}, {thingummy}.
think	ety	Old English thencan; related to Old Frisian thenza, Old Saxon thenkian, Old High German denken, Old Norse thekkja, Gothic thagkjan 
thinks	infl
	head	think
	syl	thinks
	pos	vb.
thinking	infl
	head	think
	syl	think+ing
	pos	vb.
thought	infl
	head	think
	syl	thought.
	pos	vb.
think	1.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to consider, judge, or believe.
	exam	1	he thinks my ideas impractical.
think	2.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to exercise the mind as in order to make a decision; ponder.
think	3.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be capable of conscious thought.
	exam	1	man is the only animal that thinks.
think	4.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remember; recollect.
	exam	1	I can't think what his name is.
think	5.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to make the mental choice (of).
	exam	1	think of a number.
think	6.a.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expect; suppose.
	exam	1	I didn't think to see you here.
think	6.b.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be considerate or aware enough (to do something).
	exam	1	he did not think to thank them.
think	7.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to focus the attention on being.
	exam	1	think thin;
	exam	2	think big.
think	8.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into or out of a specified condition by thinking.
	exam	1	to think away one's fears.
I don't think	9.
	head	think
	syl	I don't think.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a phrase added to an ironical statement.
	exam	1	you're the paragon of virtue, I don't think.
think again	10.
	head	think
	syl	think again.
	def	to reconsider one's decision, opinion, etc.
think better of	11.a.
	head	think
	syl	think better of.
	def	to change one's mind about (a course of action, decision, etc.).
think	11.b.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have a more favourable opinion of (a person).
think much of	12.
	head	think
	syl	think much of.
	usage	usually negative
	def	to have a high opinion of.
think	13.a.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to regard as routine or natural.
think	13.b.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have no compunction or hesitation about.
think twice	14.
	head	think
	syl	think twice.
	def	to consider carefully before deciding (about something).
think	15.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a careful, open-minded assessment.
	exam	1	let's have a fresh think about this problem.
think	16.
	syl	think
	pron	<TiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	modifier
	def	characterized by or involving thinkers, thinking, or thought.
	exam	1	a think session.
thinker	sub
	head	think
	syl	think+er
	pos	n.
thinkable	0.
	syl	think+a:ble
	pron	<1TiGk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be conceived or considered; possible; feasible.
thinking	1.
	syl	think+ing
	pron	<1TiGkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	opinion or judgment.
thinking	2.
	syl	think+ing
	pron	<1TiGkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of thought.
thinking	3.
	syl	think+ing
	pron	<1TiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	using or capable of using intelligent thought.
	exam	1	thinking people.
put on one's thinking cap	4.
	head	thinking
	syl	put on one's thinking cap.
	def	to ponder a matter or problem.
through	alt
	head	think out
	or	think out
	syl	through
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
think out	0.
	or	through
	syl	think out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider carefully and rationally in order to reach a conclusion.
think over	0.
	syl	think o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ponder or consider.
	exam	1	to think over a problem.
think-tank	0.
	syl	think-tank
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a group of specialists organized by a business enterprise, governmental body, etc., and commissioned to undertake intensive study and research into specified problems.
think up	0.
	syl	think up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invent or devise.
	exam	1	to think up a plan.
thinner	0.
	syl	thin+ner
	pron	<1Tin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a solvent, such as turpentine, added to paint or varnish to dilute it, reduce its opacity or viscosity, or increase its penetration into the ground.
thin-skinned	0.
	syl	thin-skinned
	pos	adj.
	def	sensitive to criticism or hints; easily upset or affected.
thio-	ety	from Greek theion sulphur
thioalcohol	0.
	syl	thi:o+al+co+hol
	pron	<2TI*u1@lk*2hol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {thiol}.
thiocarbamide	0.
	syl	thi:o+car+ba+mide
	pron	<2TI*u1ka:b*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thiourea}.
thiocyanate	0.
	syl	thi:o+cy:a+nate
	pron	<2TI*u1sI*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of thiocyanic acid.
thiocyanic acid	0.
	syl	thi:o+cy+an+ic ac:id
	pron	<2TI*usI1@nik>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable acid known in the form of thiocyanate salts. Formula: HSCN.
thio-ether	0.
	syl	thi:o-e:ther
	pron	<2$TI*u1E$T*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds in which a sulphur atom is bound to two hydrocarbon groups.
thiofuran	ety	C20: from #7thio -#7+furan 
thiofuran	0.
	syl	thi:o+fu+ran
	pron	<2TI*u1fju*r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thiophene}.
thiol	0.
	syl	thi:ol
	pron	<1TIol>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of sulphur-containing organic compounds with the formula RSH, where R is an organic group. Also called (not in technical usage): {mercaptan}.
thionate	0.
	syl	thi:o+nate
	pron	<1TI*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of thionic acid.
thionic	0.
	syl	thi+on+ic
	pron	<TI1onik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing sulphur.
thionine	ety	C19: by shortening, from #7ergothioneine 
thionin	alt
	head	thionine
	or	thionine
	syl	thi:o+nin
	pron	<1TI*nin>
	pos	n.
thionine	1.
	or	thionin
	syl	thi:o+nine
	pron	<1TI*u2nEn>, <-2nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline derivative of thiazine used as a violet dye to stain microscope specimens.
thionine	2.
	or	thionin
	syl	thi:o+nine
	pron	<1TI*u2nEn>, <-2nIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of related dyes.
thionyl	ety	C19: thion-, from Greek theion sulphur+-#7yl 
thionyl	0.
	syl	thi:o+nyl
	pron	<1TI*nil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent group SO.
	exam	1	a thionyl group or radical;
	exam	2	thionyl chloride.
thiopental sodium	alt
	head	thiopentone sodium
	or	thiopentone sodium
	syl	thi:o+pen+tal so+di:um
	pos	n.
thiopentone sodium	0.
	or	thiopental sodium
	syl	thi:o+pen+tone so+di:um
	pron	<2TI*u1pent*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a barbiturate drug used in medicine as an intravenous general anaesthetic. Formula: C\1\1H\1\7NaN\2O\2S. Also called: {sodium pentothal}. See also {truth drug}.
thiophene	alt
	head	thiophen
	or	thiophen
	syl	thi:o+phene
	pron	<1TI*u2fEn>
	pos	n.
thiophen	0.
	or	thiophene
	syl	thi:o+phen
	pron	<1TI*u2fen>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid heterocyclic compound found in the benzene fraction of coal tar and manufactured from butane and sulphur. It has an odour resembling that of benzene and is used as a solvent and in the manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, and resins. Formula: C\4H\4S. Also called: {thiofuran}.
thiosinamine	ety	C19: from #7thio -#7+ sin- (from Latin sin*_apis mustard)+#7amine 
thiosinamine	0.
	syl	thi:o+sin:a+mine
	pron	<2TI*u1sin*2mEn>, <-si1n@min>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline bitter-tasting compound with a slight garlic-like odour, occurring in mustard oil and used in organic synthesis; 1-allyl-2-thiourea. Formula: CH\2:CHCH\2NHCSNH\2.
thiosulphate	0.
	syl	thi:o+sul+phate
	pron	<2$TI*u1s^lfAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt of thiosulphuric acid.
thiosulphuric acid	0.
	syl	thi:o+sul+phur+ic ac:id
	pron	<2TI*us^l1fju*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstable acid known only in solutions and in the form of its salts. Formula: H\2S\2O\3.
thiouracil	ety	from #7thio -#7+ uracil (#7uro -#7+ac?! (#7etic) #7+ -#7il) 
thiouracil	0.
	syl	thi:o+u:ra+cil
	pron	<2TI*u1ju*r*sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline water-insoluble substance with an intensely bitter taste, used in medicine to treat hyperthyroidism; 2-thio-4-oxypyrimidine. Formula: C\4H\4N\2OS.
thiourea	0.
	syl	thi:o+u:re:a
	pron	<2TI*u1ju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white water-soluble crystalline substance with a bitter taste that forms addition compounds with metal ions and is used in photographic fixing, rubber vulcanization, and the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: H\2NCSNH\2.
third	ety	Old English thirda, variant of thridda; related to Old Frisian thredda, Old Saxon thriddio, Old High German drittio, Old Norse thrithi, Latin tertius 
third	1.a.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	coming after the second and preceding the fourth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 3rd.
third	1.b.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	exam	1	he arrives on the third;
	exam	2	the third got a prize.
third	2.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	rated, graded, or ranked below the second level.
third	3.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	denoting the third from lowest forward ratio of a gearbox in a motor vehicle.
third	4.a.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	one of three equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, etc.
third	4.b.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal; as modifier
	exam	1	a third part.
third	5.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by three (1/3#800849) .
third	6.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the forward ratio above second of a gearbox in a motor vehicle. In some vehicles it is the top gear.
third	7.a.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	the interval between one note and another three notes away from it count?!ing inclusively along the diatonic scale.
third	7.b.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other. See also {{interval} (sense 5)}, {{major} (sense 11a)}, {{minor} (sense 4d)}.
third	8.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	an honours degree of the third and usually the lowest class. Full term: {third class honours degree}.
third	9.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	goods of a standard lower than that of seconds. {~}
third	10.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	Also: {thirdly}. in the third place.
third	11.
	syl	third
	pron	<TR:d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; sentence connector.
	def	Also: {thirdly}. as the third point: linking what follows with the previous statements as in a speech or argument.
thirdly	sub
	head	third
	syl	third+ly
	pos	adv.
third class	1.
	syl	third class
	pos	n.
	def	the class or grade next in value, quality, etc., to the second.
(third-class	infl
	head	third class
	syl	(third-class
	pos	adj.
third class	xref
	syl	third class
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	.
third class	2.
	syl	third class
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	of the class or grade next in value, quality, etc., to the second.
third class	3.
	syl	third class
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	of or denoting the class of accommodation in a hotel, on a ship, etc., next in quality and price to the second: usually the cheapest.
third class	4.
	syl	third class
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal); in the U.S. and Canada
	def	of or relating to a class of mail consisting largely of unsealed printed matter.
third class	5.
	syl	third class
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	when prenominal)
	def	See {third} (sense 8).
third class	6.
	syl	third class
	pos	adv.
	def	by third-class mail, transport, etc.
third degree	0.
	syl	third de+gree
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	torture or bullying, esp. used to extort confessions or information.
third-degree burn	0.
	syl	third-de:gree burn
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	See {{burn} %1 (sense 19)}.
third dimension	0.
	syl	third di+men+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the additional dimension by which a solid object may be distinguished from a two-dimensional drawing or picture of it or from any planar object.
third estate	0.
	syl	third es+tate
	pos	n.
	def	the third order or class in a country or society divided into estates, esp. for representation in a parliament; the commons, townsmen, or middle class.
third eyelid	0.
	syl	third eye+lid
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {nictitating membrane}.
third house	0.
	syl	third house
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a political lobby for a special interest.
Third International	0.
	syl	Third In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Comintern}.
third man	0.
	syl	third man
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a fielding position on the off side near the boundary behind the batsman's wicket.
Third Order	0.
	syl	Third Or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a religious society of laymen affiliated to one of the religious orders and following a mitigated form of religious rule.
third party	1.
	syl	third par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is involved by chance or only incidentally in a legal proceeding, agreement, or other trans?!action, esp. one against whom a defendant claims indemnity.
third party	2.
	syl	third par+ty
	pos	adj.
	qual	Insurance.
	def	providing protection against liability caused by accidental injury or death of other persons or damage to their property.
third person	0.
	syl	third per+son
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical category of pronouns and verbs used when referring to objects or individuals other than the speaker or his addressee or addressees.
third rail	0.
	syl	third rail
	pos	n.
	def	an extra rail from which an electric train picks up current by means of a sliding collector to feed power to its motors.
third-rate	0.
	syl	third-rate
	pos	adj.
	def	not of high quality; mediocre or inferior.
third reading	1.
	syl	third read+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	in a legislative assembly
	def	the process of discussing the committee's report on a bill.
third reading	2.
	syl	third read+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	in a legislative assembly
	def	the final consideration of a bill.
Third Reich	0.
	syl	Third Reich
	pos	n.
	def	See {{Reich} %1 (sense 4)}.
Third Republic	1.
	syl	Third Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	the governmental system established after the fall of Napoleon III in the Franco-Prussian War and lasting until the German occupation of 1940.
Third Republic	2.
	syl	Third Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	usage	in France
	def	the period during which this governmental system functioned (1870-1940).
thirdstream	1.
	syl	third+stream
	pron	<1TR:d2strEm>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of music
	def	combining jazz and classical elements.
thirdstream	2.
	syl	third+stream
	pron	<1TR:d2strEm>
	pos	n.
	def	such music.
Third World	0.
	syl	Third World
	pos	n.
	def	the countries of Africa, Asia, and Latin America collectively, esp. when viewed as underdeveloped and as neutral in the East-West alignment.
thirl	ety	Old English thyrelian, from thyrel hole; see #7nostril 
thirl	0.a.
	syl	thirl
	pron	<TR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to bore or drill.
thirl	0.b.
	syl	thirl
	pron	<TR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to thrill.
thirlage	ety	C16: variant of earlier thrillage, from thrill, Scottish variant of #7thrall 
thirlage	1.
	syl	thirl+age
	pron	<1TR:liJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	Scot. law. formerly
	def	an obligation imposed upon tenants of certain lands requiring them to have their grain ground at a specified mill.
thirlage	2.
	syl	thirl+age
	pron	<1TR:liJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	Scot. law. formerly
	def	the fee paid for grinding the grain.
Thirlmere	0.
	syl	Thirl+mere
	pron	<1TR:lmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District: provides part of Manchester's water supply. Length: 6 km (4 miles).
thirst	ety	Old English thyrstan, from thurst thirst; related to Old Norse thyrsta to thirst, Old High German dursten to thirst, Latin torr*_ere to parch
thirst	1.
	syl	thirst
	pron	<TR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a craving to drink, accompanied by a feeling of dryness in the mouth and throat.
thirst	2.
	syl	thirst
	pron	<TR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	an eager longing, craving, or yearning.
	exam	1	a thirst for knowledge.
thirst	3.
	syl	thirst
	pron	<TR:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel a thirst.
	exam	1	to thirst for a drink;
	exam	2	to thirst after righteousness.
thirster	sub
	head	thirst
	syl	thirst+er
	pos	n.
thirstier	infl
	head	thirsty
	syl	thirst:i+er
	pos	adj.
thirstiest	infl
	head	thirsty
	syl	thirst:i+est.
	pos	adj.
thirsty	1.
	syl	thirst:y
	pron	<1TR:sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling a desire to drink.
thirsty	2.
	syl	thirst:y
	pron	<1TR:sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	dry; arid.
	exam	1	the thirsty soil.
thirsty	3.
	syl	thirst:y
	pron	<1TR:sti>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	feeling an eager desire.
	exam	1	thirsty for information.
thirsty	4.
	syl	thirst:y
	pron	<1TR:sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing thirst.
	exam	1	thirsty work.
thirstily	sub
	head	thirsty
	syl	thirst:i+ly
	pos	adv.
thirstiness	sub
	head	thirsty
	syl	thirst:i+ness
	pos	n.
thirteen	ety	Old English threot*_ene; see #7three, -#7teen 
thirteen	1.
	syl	thir+teen
	pron	<1TR:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and three and is a prime number. See also {number} (sense 1).
thirteen	2.
	syl	thir+teen
	pron	<1TR:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 13, XIII, etc., representing this number.
thirteen	3.
	syl	thir+teen
	pron	<1TR:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is three more than ten; baker's dozen.
thirteen	4.
	syl	thir+teen
	pron	<1TR:1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 13 units.
thirteen	5.a.
	syl	thir+teen
	pron	<1TR:1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to thirteen.
	exam	1	thirteen buses.
thirteen	5.b.
	syl	thir+teen
	pron	<1TR:1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	thirteen of them fell.
thirteenth	1.a.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the twelfth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 13th.
thirteenth	1.b.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	Friday the thirteenth.
thirteenth	2.a.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 13 equal or nearly equal parts of something.
thirteenth	2.b.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a thirteenth part.
thirteenth	3.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 13 ( 1/13#800851) .
thirteenth	4.a.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of one octave plus a sixth. See also {{interval} (sense 5)}.
thirteenth	4.b.
	syl	thir+teenth
	pron	<1TR:1tEnT>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {thirteenth chord}.
thirteenth chord	0.
	syl	thir+teenth chord
	pos	n.
	def	a chord much used in jazz and pop, consisting of a major or minor triad upon which are superimposed the seventh, ninth, eleventh, and thirteenth above the root. Often shortened to {thirteenth}.
thirtieth	1.a.
	syl	thir+ti+eth
	pron	<1TR:tiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of in counting order, position, time, etc.: often written 30th.
thirtieth	1.b.
	syl	thir+ti+eth
	pron	<1TR:tiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the thirtieth of the month.
thirtieth	2.a.
	syl	thir+ti+eth
	pron	<1TR:tiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 30 approximately equal parts of something.
thirtieth	2.b.
	syl	thir+ti+eth
	pron	<1TR:tiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a thirtieth part.
thirtieth	3.
	syl	thir+ti+eth
	pron	<1TR:tiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 30 (1/30).
thirty	ety	Old English thr*_itig; see #7three, -#7ty %1
thirties	infl
	head	thirty
	syl	thir+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thirty	1.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three. See also {number} (sense 1).
thirty	2.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 30, XXX, etc., representing this number.
thirty	3.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the numbers 30-39, esp. the 30th to the 39th year of a person's life or of a century.
thirty	4.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is three times as big as ten.
thirty	5.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of 30 units.
thirty	6.a.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to thirty.
	exam	1	thirty trees.
thirty	6.b.
	syl	thir+ty
	pron	<1TR:ti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	thirty are broken.
Thirty-nine Articles	0.
	syl	Thir:ty-nine Ar+ti:cles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a set of formulas defining the doctrinal position of the Church of England, drawn up in the 16th century, to which the clergy are required to give general consent.
thirty-second note	0.
	syl	thir:ty-sec:ond note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {demi?!semi?!quaver}.
thirty-three	0.
	syl	thir:ty-three
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {LP}.
thirty-twomos	infl
	head	thirty-twomo
	syl	thir:ty-two:mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thirty-twomo	0.
	syl	thir:ty-two:mo
	pron	<2TR:ti1tu:m*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a book size result?!ing from folding a sheet of paper into 32 leaves or 64 pages. Often written: {32mo, 32?%}.
Thirty Years' War	0.
	syl	Thir+ty Years' War
	pos	n.
	def	a major conflict involving Austria, Denmark, France, Holland, Germany, Spain and Sweden that devastated central Europe, esp. large areas of Germany (1618-48). It began as a war between Protestants and Catholics but was gradually transformed into a struggle to determine whether the German emperor could assert more than nominal authority over his princely vassals.
this	ety	Old English th*_es, th*_eos, this (masculine, feminine, neuter singular); related to Old Saxon thit, Old High German diz, Old Norse thessi 
this	1.a.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	used preceding a noun referring to something or someone that is closer: distinct from {that}.
	exam	1	this dress is cheaper than that one;
	exam	2	look at this picture.
this	1.b.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	this is Mary and that is her boy friend;
	exam	2	take this.
this	2.a.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	used preceding a noun that has just been mentioned or is understood.
	exam	1	this plan of yours won't work.
this	2.b.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	I first saw this on Sunday.
this	3.a.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	used to refer to something about to be said, read, etc..
	exam	1	consider this argument.
this	3.b.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	listen to this.
this	4.a.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	def	the present or immediate.
	exam	1	this time you'll know better.
this	4.b.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	before this, I was mistaken.
this	5.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	determiner. used before a singular; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an emphatic form of {a%1} or {the%1}: used esp. on relating a story.
	exam	1	I saw this big brown bear.
this and that	6.
	head	this
	syl	this and that.
	def	various unspecified and trivial actions, matters, objects, etc.
this here	7.
	head	this
	syl	this here.
	qual	U.S., not standard.
	def	an emphatic form of {this} (senses 1-3).
with	8.
	head	this
	or	at this
	syl	with
	def	after this; thereupon.
this	9.
	syl	this
	pron	<@dis>
	pos	adv.
	def	used with adjectives and adverbs to specify a precise degree that is about to be mentioned.
	exam	1	go just this fast and you'll be safe.
Thisbe	0.
	syl	This:be
	pron	<1Tizbi>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Pyramus and Thisbe}.
thistle	ety	Old English th*_istel, related to Old Saxon, Old High German th*_istil, Old Norse th*_istill 
thistle	1.
	syl	this+tle
	pron	<1TisL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous plants of the genus having prickly-edged leaves, pink, purple, yellow, or white dense flower heads, and feathery hairs on the seeds: family (composites).
thistle	2.
	syl	this+tle
	pron	<1TisL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, such as the star thistle.
thistly	sub
	head	thistle
	syl	this+tly
	pos	adv.
thistledown	1.
	syl	this:tle+down
	pron	<1TisL2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the mass of feathery plumed seeds produced by a thistle.
thistledown	2.
	syl	this:tle+down
	pron	<1TisL2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling this.
thither	ety	Old English thider, variant of th@ader, influenced by hider #7hither ; related to Old Norse thathra there
thitherward	alt
	head	thither
	or	thither
	syl	thith+er+ward
	pos	adv.
thither	0.
	or	thitherward
	syl	thith+er
	pron	<1@di@d*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to or towards that place; in that direction.
thitherto	0.
	syl	thith:er+to
	pron	<2@di@d*1tu:>, <1@di@d*2tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	until that time.
thixotropic	0.
	syl	thix:o+trop+ic
	pron	<2Tiks*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fluids and gels
	def	having a reduced viscosity when stress is applied, as when stirred.
	exam	1	thixotropic paints.
thixotropy	sub
	head	thixotropic
	syl	thix+ot+ro+py
	pron	<Tik1sotr*pi>
	pos	n.
tho'	alt
	head	tho
	or	tho
	syl	tho'
	pron	<@d*u>
tho	0.
	or	tho'
	syl	tho
	pron	<@d*u>
	qual	U.S. or poetic.
	def	a variant spelling of {though}.
thole	ety	Old English tholl, related to Middle Low German dolle, Norwegian toll, Icelandic thollr 
tholepin	alt
	head	thole
	or	thole
	syl	thole+pin
	pron	<T*ul>, <1T*ul2pin>, <1T*ul2pin>
	pos	n.
thole	H1.0.
	or	tholepin
	syl	thole
	pron	<T*ul>, <1T*ul2pin>, <1T*ul2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden pin or one of a pair, set upright in the gunwales of a rowing boat to serve as a fulcrum in rowing.
thole	ety	Old English tholian; related to Old Saxon, Old High German thol*_on, Old Norse thola to endure, Latin tollere to bear up
thole	H2.1.
	syl	thole
	pron	<T*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to put up with; bear.
thole	H2.2.
	syl	thole
	pron	<T*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {suffer}.
tholos	ety	C17: from Greek
tholoi	infl
	head	tholos
	syl	tho+loi
	pron	<-lci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tholos	0.
	syl	tho+los
	pron	<1T*ulos>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry-stone beehive-shaped tomb associated with the Mycenaean culture of Greece in the 16th to the 12th century #7b.c.
Thomas	1.
	syl	Thom:as
	pron	<1tom*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {doubting Thomas}. one of the 12 apostles, who refused to believe in Christ's resurrection until he had seen his wounds (John 20:24-29).
Ambroise	infl
	head	Thomas
	syl	Am:broise
	pron	<*~a1brwa:z>
	pos	n.
Thomas	2.
	syl	Thom:as
	pron	French <tc1ma>
	pos	n.
	def	1811-96, French composer of light operas, including (1866).
Dylan (Marlais)	3.
	head	Thomas
	syl	Dyl:an (Marlais)
	pron	<1dil*n>
	def	1914-53, Welsh poet and essayist. His works include the prose (1940), the verse collection (1946), and his play for voices (1954).
(Philip) Edward	4.
	head	Thomas
	syl	(Philip) Ed:ward
	def	pen name 1878-1917, English nature poet and critic.
Saint	infl
	head	Thomas a Becket
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Thomas a Becket	0.
	syl	Thom:as *`a Beck:et
	pos	n.
	def	See (Saint Thomas *`a) {Becket}.
Thomas a Kempis	0.
	syl	Thom:as *`a Kem:pis
	pos	n.
	def	See (Thomas *`a) {Kempis}.
Thomas of Erceldoune	0.
	syl	Thom:as of Er+cel+doune
	pron	<1R:s*l2du:n>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1220-??97, Scottish seer and poet; reputed author of a poem on the Tristan legend.
Thomas of Woodstock	0.
	syl	Thom:as of Wood+stock
	pos	n.
	def	1355-97, youngest son of Edward III, who led opposition to his nephew Richard II (1386-89); arrested in 1397, he died in prison.
Thomism	0.
	syl	Tho+mism
	pron	<1t*umiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the comprehensive system of philosophy and theology developed by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century and since taught and maintained by his followers, esp. in the Dominican order.
Thomist	sub
	head	Thomism
	syl	Tho+mist
	pos	n. adj.
Thomistic	sub
	head	Thomism
	or	Thomistical
	syl	Tho+1mis+tic
	pos	adj.
Thomistical	sub
	head	Thomism
	or	Thomistic
	syl	Tho+1mis+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
Benjamin	1.
	head	Thompson
	syl	Ben:ja:min
	def	Count Rumford. 1753-1814, Anglo-American physicist, noted for his work on the nature of heat.
Francis	2.
	head	Thompson
	syl	Fran:cis.
	def	1859-1907, English poet, best known for the mystical poem (1893).
Thompson sub-machine-gun	0.
	syl	Thomp:son sub-ma:chine-gun
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a .45 calibre sub-machine-gun. Also called: {Tommy gun}.
Thomson	1.
	syl	Thom:son
	pron	<1toms*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George Pag@.et}, son of Joseph John Thomson. 1892-1975, English physicist, who discovered (1927) the diffraction of electrons by crystals: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1937).
James	2.
	head	Thomson
	syl	James.
	def	1700-48, Scottish poet. He anticipated the romantics' feeling for nature in (1726-30).
James	3.
	head	Thomson
	syl	James
	def	pen name 1834-82, English poet, noted esp. for (1874), reflecting man's isolation and despair.
Thomson	4.
	syl	Thom:son
	pron	<1toms*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph John}. 1856-1940, English physicist. He discovered the electron (1897) and his work on the nature of positive rays led to the discovery of isotopes: Nobel prize for physics 1906.
Roy	5.
	head	Thomson
	syl	Roy
	def	1st Baron Thomson of Fleet. 1894-1976, British newspaper proprietor, born in Canada.
Thomson	6.
	syl	Thom:son
	pron	<1toms*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. See (1st Baron) {Kelvin}.
Thomson effect	0.
	syl	Thom:son ef+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the phenomenon in which a temperature gradient along a metallic wire or strip causes an electric potential gradient to form along its length.
Thonburi	0.
	syl	Thon+bu+ri
	pron	<2tonbu1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Thailand, on the Chao Phraya River: the second largest city in Thailand and a suburb of Bangkok; the national capital (1767-82). Pop.: 627989 (1970)
thong	ety	Old English thwang; related to Old High German dwang reins, Old Norse thvengr strap
thong	1.
	syl	thong
	pron	<ToG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of leather or other material, such as one used for lashing things together.
thong	2.
	syl	thong
	pron	<ToG>
	pos	n.
	def	a whip or whiplash, esp. one made of leather.
thong	3.
	syl	thong
	pron	<ToG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S. and Austral.
	def	the usual name for {{flip-flop} (sense 5)}.
Thor	ety	Old English Th*_or, from Old Norse th*_orr #7thunder 
Thor	0.
	syl	Thor
	pron	<Tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of thunder, depicted as wielding a hammer, emblematic of the thunderbolt.
thoracal	alt
	head	thoracic
	or	thoracic
	syl	tho+ra+cal
	pron	<1Tc:r*kL>
	pos	adj.
thoracic	0.
	or	thoracal
	syl	tho+rac+ic
	pron	<Tc:1r@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, near, or relating to the thorax.
thoracic duct	0.
	syl	tho+rac+ic duct
	pos	n.
	def	the major duct of the lymphatic system, beginning below the diaphragm and ascending in front of the spinal column to the base of the neck.
thoracoplasties	infl
	head	thoracoplasty
	syl	tho+ra+co+plas+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thoracoplasty	1.
	syl	tho+ra+co+plas+ty
	pron	<1Tc:r*k*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	plastic surgery of the thorax.
thoracoplasty	2.
	syl	tho+ra+co+plas+ty
	pron	<1Tc:r*k*u2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of several ribs or a part of them to permit the collapse of a diseased lung, used in cases of pulmonary tuberculosis and bronchiectasis.
thoracotomies	infl
	head	thoracotomy
	syl	thor:a+cot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thoracotomy	0.
	syl	thor:a+cot:o+my
	pron	<2Tc:r*1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the chest wall.
thorax	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek th*_orax breastplate, chest
thoraxes	infl
	head	thorax
	or	thoraces
	syl	thor+ax:es
	pron	<1Tc:r*2sEz>, <Tc:1rAsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thoraces	infl
	head	thorax
	or	thoraxes
	syl	tho+ra+ces
	pron	<1Tc:r*2sEz>, <Tc:1rAsEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thorax	1.
	syl	thor+ax
	pron	<1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the human body enclosed by the ribs.
thorax	2.
	syl	thor+ax
	pron	<1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding part in other vertebrates.
thorax	3.
	syl	thor+ax
	pron	<1Tc:r@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an insect's body between the head and abdomen, which bears the wings and legs.
Henry David	infl
	head	Thoreau
	syl	Hen:ry Da:vid.
	pos	n.
Thoreau	0.
	syl	Tho:reau
	pron	<1Tc:r*u>, <Tc:1r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-62, U.S. writer, noted esp. for (1854), an account of his experiment in living in solitude. A powerful social critic, his essay (1849) influenced such dissenters as Gandhi.
thoria	ety	C19: #7thorium+ -a, on the model of magnesia 
thoria	0.
	syl	tho+ri:a
	pron	<1Tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thorium dioxide}.
thorianite	0.
	syl	tho+ri:a+nite
	pron	<1Tc:ri*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare black mineral consisting of thorium and uranium oxides. Formula: ThO\2.U\3O\8.
thorite	0.
	syl	tho+rite
	pron	<1Tc:rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an orange-yellow, brownish, or black radioactive mineral consisting of thorium silicate in tetragonal crystalline form. It occurs in coarse granite and is a source of thorium. Formula: ThSiO\4.
thorium	ety	C19: New Latin, from T#7hor+ -#7ium 
thorium	0.
	syl	tho+ri:um
	pron	<1Tc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft ductile silvery-white metallic element. It is radioactive and occurs in thorite and monazite: used in gas mantles, magnesium alloys, electronic equipment, and as a nuclear power source. Symbol: Th; atomic no.: 90; atomic wt.: 232.04; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%3%2Th: 1.41#M10%1%0 years; valency: 4; relative density: 11.72; melting pt.: 1750?%C; boiling pt.: 3800?%C (approx.).
thoric	sub
	head	thorium
	syl	tho+ric
	pos	adj.
thorium dioxide	0.
	syl	tho+ri:um di+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy insoluble white powder used in incandescent mantles. Formula: ThO\2. Also called: {thoria}.
thorium series	0.
	syl	tho+ri:um se+ries
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive series that starts with thorium-232 and ends with lead-208.
thorn	ety	Old English; related to Old High German dorn, Old Norse thorn 
thorn	1.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp pointed woody extension of a stem or leaf. Compare {{prickle} (sense 1)}.
thorn	2.a.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs having thorns, esp. the hawthorn.
thorn	2.b.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these plants.
thorn	3.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Germanic character of runic origin (###800855) used in Old and Modern Icelandic to represent the voiceless dental fricative sound of as in Its use in phonetics for the same purpose is now obsolete. See {theta}.
thorn	4.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	this same character as used in Old and Middle English as an alternative to but indistinguishable from it in function or sound. Compare {edh}.
thorn	5.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of various sharp spiny parts.
thorn	6.
	syl	thorn
	pron	<Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a source of irritation (esp. in the phrases {a thorn in one's side} {flesh) }.
thornless	sub
	head	thorn
	syl	thorn+less
	pos	adj.
Thorn	0.
	syl	Thorn
	pron	<to:rn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Toru*'n}.
thorn apple	1.
	syl	thorn ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous solanaceous plant, of the N hemisphere, having white funnel-shaped flowers and spiny capsule fruits. U.S. name: {jimson weed}. See also {stramonium}.
thorn apple	2.
	syl	thorn ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	any other plant of the genus
thorn apple	3.
	syl	thorn ap+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of certain types of hawthorn.
thornback	1.
	syl	thorn+back
	pron	<1Tc:n2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a European ray, having a row of spines along the back and tail.
thornback	2.
	syl	thorn+back
	pron	<1Tc:n2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar fish, of the Pacific Ocean.
thornbill	1.
	syl	thorn+bill
	pron	<1Tc:n2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various South American hummingbirds of the genera etc., having a thornlike bill.
thornbill	2.
	syl	thorn+bill
	pron	<1Tc:n2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {thornbill warbler}. any of various Australasian wrens of the genus and related genera: family
thornbill	3.
	syl	thorn+bill
	pron	<1Tc:n2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other birds with thornlike bills.
Thorndike	0.
	syl	Thorn:dike
	pron	<1Tc:n2dIk>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Syb@.il}. 1882-1976, English actress.
thornier	infl
	head	thorny
	syl	thorn:i+er
	pos	adj.
thorniest	infl
	head	thorny
	syl	thorn:i+est.
	pos	adj.
thorny	1.
	syl	thorn:y
	pron	<1Tc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing or covered with thorns.
thorny	2.
	syl	thorn:y
	pron	<1Tc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult or unpleasant.
	exam	1	a thorny problem.
thorny	3.
	syl	thorn:y
	pron	<1Tc:ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	sharp.
thornily	sub
	head	thorny
	syl	thorn:i+ly
	pos	adv.
thorniness	sub
	head	thorny
	syl	thorn:i+ness
	pos	n.
thoron	ety	C20: from #7thorium+ -#7on 
thoron	0.
	syl	tho+ron
	pron	<1Tc:ron>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioisotope of radon that is a decay product of thorium. Symbol: Tn or %2%2%0Rn; atomic no.: 86; half-life: 54.5s.
thorough	ety	Old English thurh; related to Old Frisian thruch, Old Saxon thuru, Old High German duruh; see #7through 
thorough	1.
	syl	thor+ough
	pron	<1T^r*>
	pos	adj.
	def	carried out completely and carefully.
	exam	1	a thorough search.
thorough	2.
	syl	thor+ough
	pron	<1T^r*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	utter.
	exam	1	a thorough bore.
thorough	3.
	syl	thor+ough
	pron	<1T^r*>
	pos	adj.
	def	painstakingly careful.
	exam	1	our accountant is thorough.
thoroughly	sub
	head	thorough
	syl	thor+ough+ly
	pos	adv.
thoroughness	sub
	head	thorough
	syl	thor+ough+ness
	pos	n.
Thorough	0.
	syl	Thor+ough
	pron	<1T^r*>
	pos	n.
	def	thoroughgoing policy, as adopted in England by Strafford and Laud during the reign of Charles I.
thorough bass	0.a.
	syl	thor+ough bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {basso continuo, continuo}. (esp. during the baroque period) a bass part underlying a piece of concerted music. It is played on a keyboard instrument, usually supported by a cello, viola da gamba, etc. See also {figured bass}.
thorough bass	0.b.
	syl	thor+ough bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	as; adj.
	def	.
	exam	1	a thorough-bass part;
	exam	2	thorough-bass technique.
thorough brace	0.
	syl	thor+ough brace
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	either of two strong leather straps upon which the body of certain types of carriage is supported.
thorough-braced	sub
	head	thorough brace
	syl	thor:ough-2braced
	pos	adj.
thoroughbred	1.
	syl	thor:ough+bred
	pron	<1T^r*2bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	purebred.
thoroughbred	2.
	syl	thor:ough+bred
	pron	<1T^r*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a pedigree animal; purebred.
thoroughbred	3.
	syl	thor:ough+bred
	pron	<1T^r*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as being of good breeding.
Thoroughbred	0.
	syl	Thor:ough+bred
	pron	<1T^r*2bred>
	pos	n.
	def	a British breed of horse the ancestry of which can be traced to English mares and Arab sires; most often used as a racehorse.
thoroughfare	1.
	syl	thor:ough+fare
	pron	<1T^r*2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a road from one place to another, esp. a main road.
thoroughfare	2.
	syl	thor:ough+fare
	pron	<1T^r*2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	way through, access, or passage.
	exam	1	no thoroughfare.
thoroughgoing	1.
	syl	thor:ough+go:ing
	pron	<1T^r*2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely thorough.
thoroughgoing	2.
	syl	thor:ough+go:ing
	pron	<1T^r*2g*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	absolute; complete.
	exam	1	thoroughgoing incompetence.
thoroughgoingness	sub
	head	thoroughgoing
	syl	thor:ough+2go:ing:ness
	pos	n.
thoroughpaced	1.
	syl	thor:ough+paced
	pron	<1T^r*2pAst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	showing performing ability in all paces.
thoroughpaced	2.
	syl	thor:ough+paced
	pron	<1T^r*2pAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	thoroughgoing.
thoroughpin	0.
	syl	thor:ough+pin
	pron	<1T^r*2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	an inflammation and swelling on both sides of the hock joint of a horse affecting the sheath of the deep flexor tendon.
thoroughwort	0.
	syl	thor:ough+wort
	pron	<1T^r*2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {feverwort}.
thorp	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse thorp village, Old High German dorf, Gothic thaurp 
thorpe	alt
	head	thorp
	or	thorp
	syl	thorpe
	pron	<Tc:p>
	pos	n.
thorp	0.
	or	thorpe
	syl	thorp
	pron	<Tc:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete except in place names.
	def	a small village.
Jeremy	infl
	head	Thorpe
	syl	Jer:e:my.
	pos	n.
Thorpe	0.
	syl	Thorpe
	pron	<Tc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1929, British politician; leader of the Liberal party (1967-76).
Thorshavn	0.
	syl	Thors+havn
	pron	Danish <1tc:rshaw*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Faeroe Islands, a port on the northernmost island. Pop.: 10726 (1970).
Thorwaldsen	alt
	head	Thorvaldsen
	or	Thorvaldsen
	syl	Thor:wald:sen
	pron	Danish <1tcrvals*n>
	pos	n.
Bertel	infl
	head	Thorvaldsen
	syl	Ber:tel
	pron	<1bArt*l>
	pos	n.
Thorvaldsen	0.
	or	Thorwaldsen
	syl	Thor:vald:sen
	pron	Danish <1tcrvals*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1770-1884, Danish neoclassical sculptor.
those	ety	Old English th*_as, plural of #7this 
those	0.
	syl	those
	pron	<@d*uz>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the form of {that} used before a plural noun.
Thoth	0.
	syl	Thoth
	pron	<T*uT>, <t*ut>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Egyptian mythology
	def	a moon deity, scribe of the gods and protector of learning and the arts.
thou	ety	Old English th*_u; related to Old Saxon th*_u, Old High German du, Old Norse th*_u, Latin t*_u, Doric Greek tu 
thou	H1.1.
	syl	thou
	pron	<@dau>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to the person addressed: used mainly in familiar address or to a younger person or inferior.
thou	H1.2.
	syl	thou
	pron	<@dau>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective; usually cap.
	def	refers to God when addressed in prayer, etc.
thous	infl
	head	thou
	or	thou
	syl	thous
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thou	infl
	or	thous
	syl	thou.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thou	H2.1.
	syl	thou
	pron	<$Tau>
	pos	n.
	def	one thousandth of an inch. 1 thou is equal to 0.0254 millimetre.
thou	H2.2.
	syl	thou
	pron	<$Tau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for thousand.
though	ety	Old English theah; related to Old Frisian th*_ach, Old Saxon, Old High German th*_oh Old Norse th*_o 
though	1.
	syl	though
	pron	<@d*u>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; sometimes preceded by even
	def	despite the fact that.
	exam	1	though he tries hard, he always fails;
	exam	2	poor though she is, her life is happy.
as though	2.
	head	though
	syl	as though.
	usage	subordinating
	def	as if.
	exam	1	he looked as though he'd seen a ghost.
though	3.
	syl	though
	pron	<@d*u>
	pos	adv.
	usage	subordinating
	def	nevertheless; however.
	exam	1	he can't dance;
	exam	2	he sings well, though.
thought	ety	Old English th*_oht; related to Old Frisian thochta, Old Saxon, Old High German gith*_acht 
thought	1.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {think}.
thought	2.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of thinking; deliberation, meditation, or reflection.
thought	3.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a concept, opinion, or idea.
thought	4.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	philosophical or intellectual ideas typical of a particular time or place.
	exam	1	German thought in the 19th century.
thought	5.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	application of mental attention; consideration.
	exam	1	he gave the matter some thought.
thought	6.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	purpose or intention.
	exam	1	I have no thought of giving up.
thought	7.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	expectation.
	exam	1	no thought of reward.
thought	8.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount; trifle.
	exam	1	you could be a thought more enthusiastic.
thought	9.
	syl	thought
	pron	<Tc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	kindness or regard.
	exam	1	he has no thought for his widowed mother.
thought disorder	0.
	syl	thought dis+or+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychiatry.
	def	a cognitive disorder in which the patient's thoughts or conversations are characterized by irrationality or sudden changes of subject.
thoughtful	1.
	syl	thought+ful
	pron	<1Tc:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	considerate in the treatment of other people.
thoughtful	2.
	syl	thought+ful
	pron	<1Tc:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing careful thought.
thoughtful	3.
	syl	thought+ful
	pron	<1Tc:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	pensive; reflective. &- {#!thought+ful+ly}
thoughtfulness	sub
	head	thoughtful
	syl	thought+ful+ness
	pos	n.
thoughtless	1.
	syl	thought+less
	pron	<1Tc:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	inconsiderate.
	exam	1	a thoughtless remark.
thoughtless	2.
	syl	thought+less
	pron	<1Tc:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing lack of thought.
	exam	1	a thoughtless essay.
thoughtless	3.
	syl	thought+less
	pron	<1Tc:tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to think; not having the power of thought.
thoughtlessly	sub
	head	thoughtless
	syl	thought+less+ly
	pos	adv.
thoughtlessness	sub
	head	thoughtless
	syl	thought+less+ness
	pos	n.
thought-out	0.
	syl	thought-out
	pos	adj.
	def	conceived and developed by careful thought.
	exam	1	a well thought-out scheme.
thought transference	0.
	syl	thought trans+fer+ence
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	another name for {telepa?!thy}.
thousand	ety	Old English th*_usend; related to Old Saxon th*_usind, Old High German th*_usunt, Old Norse th*_usund 
thousand	1.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
thousand	2.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 1000, 10%3, M, etc., representing this number.
thousand	3.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a very large but unspecified number, amount, or quantity.
	exam	1	they are thousands of miles away.
thousand	4.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the numbers 2000-9999.
	exam	1	the price of the picture was in the thousands.
thousand	5.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is one hundred times greater than ten.
thousand	6.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 1000 units.
thousand	7.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the position containing a digit representing that number followed by three zeros.
	exam	1	in 4760, 4 is in the thou?!sand's place.
thousand	8.a.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to a thou?!sand.
	exam	1	a thousand ships.
thousand	8.b.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	a thousand is hardly enough.
thousand	9.
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to 1000 times a particular scientific unit. Related prefix: {kilo-}.
thousand	xref
	syl	thou+sand
	pron	<1Tauz*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {millenary}.
Thousand and One Nights	0.
	syl	Thou+sand and One Nights
	pos	n.
	def	See {Arabian Nights' Entertainments}.
Thousand Guineas	0.
	syl	Thou+sand Guin:eas
	pos	n.
	def	usually written {1,000 Guin@.eas}. an annual horse race, restricted to fillies, run at Newmarket since 1814. Also called: {One Thousand Guineas}.
Thousand Island dressing	0.
	syl	Thou+sand Is+land dres+sing
	pos	n.
	def	a salad dressing made from mayonnaise with ketchup, chopped gherkins, etc.
Thousand Islands	0.
	syl	Thou+sand Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of about 1500 islands on the border between the U.S. and Canada, in the upper St. Lawrence River: administratively divided between the U.S. and Canada.
Thousand Island	sub
	head	Thousand Islands
	syl	Thou+sand Is+land
	pos	adj.
thousandth	1.a.
	syl	thou+sandth
	pron	<1Tauz*nT>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the ordinal number of 1000 in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.
thousandth	1.b.
	syl	thou+sandth
	pron	<1Tauz*nT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the thousandth in succession.
thousandth	2.a.
	syl	thou+sandth
	pron	<1Tauz*nT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 1000 approximately equal parts of something.
thousandth	2.b.
	syl	thou+sandth
	pron	<1Tauz*nT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a thousandth part.
thousandth	3.
	syl	thou+sandth
	pron	<1Tauz*nT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 1000 equal divisions of a particular scientific quantity. Related prefix: {milli-}.
	exam	1	millivolt.
thousandth	4.
	syl	thou+sandth
	pron	<1Tauz*nT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 1000 (1/1000).
Thrace	1.
	syl	Thrace
	pron	<TrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient country in the E Balkan Peninsula: successively under the Persians, Macedonians, and Romans.
Thrace	2.
	syl	Thrace
	pron	<TrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SE Europe, corresponding to the S part of the ancient country: divided by the Maritsa River into {Western Thrace} (Greece) and {Eastern Thrace} (Turkey).
Thracian	1.
	syl	Thra+ci:an
	pron	<1TrASi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an ancient Indo-European people who lived in the SE corner of the Balkan Peninsula.
Thracian	2.
	syl	Thra+ci:an
	pron	<1TrASi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient language spoken by this people, belonging to the Thraco-Phrygian branch of the Indo-European family: extinct by the early Middle Ages.
Thracian	3.
	syl	Thra+ci:an
	pron	<1TrASi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Thrace, its inhabitants, or the extinct Thracian language.
Thraco-Phrygian	ety	from Thraco-, from Greek Thraik*_e Thrace; see P#7hrygian 
Thraco-Phrygian	1.
	syl	Thra:co-Phryg:i:an
	pron	<2$TrAk*u1friJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Indo-European family of languages, all members of which are extinct except for Armenian.
Thraco-Phrygian	2.
	syl	Thra:co-Phryg:i:an
	pron	<2$TrAk*u1friJi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
thrall	ety	Old English thr*_@al slave, from Old Norse thr*_@all 
thrall	1.
	syl	thrall
	pron	<Trc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {thrall+dom} (#!$Tr@$$:ld$$m). the state or condition of being in the power of another person.
thrall	2.
	syl	thrall
	pron	<Trc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is in such a state.
thrall	3.
	syl	thrall
	pron	<Trc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person totally subject to some need, desire, appetite, etc.
thrall	4.
	syl	thrall
	pron	<Trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enslave or dominate.
thrash	ety	Old English threscan; related to Old High German dreskan, Old Norse thriskja 
thrash	1.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat soundly, as with a whip or stick.
thrash	2.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat totally; overwhelm.
thrash	3.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to beat or plunge about in a wild manner.
thrash	4.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move the legs up and down in the water, as in certain swimming strokes.
thrash	5.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sail (a boat) against the wind or tide or (of a boat) to sail in this way.
thrash	6.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {thresh}.
thrash	7.
	syl	thrash
	pron	<Tr@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of thrashing; blow; beating.
thrasher	H1.0.
	syl	thrash+er
	pron	<1Tr@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thresher} (the shark).
thrasher	H2.0.
	syl	thrash+er
	pron	<Tr@S*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brown thrushlike American songbirds of the genus and related genera, having a long downward-curving bill and long tail: family (mockingbirds).
thrashing	0.
	syl	thrash+ing
	pron	<1Tr@SiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a physical assault; flogging.
thrash out	0.
	syl	thrash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discuss fully or vehemently, esp. in order to come to a solution or agreement.
thrasonical	ety	C16: from Latin Thras*_o name of boastful soldier in Eunuchus, a play by Terence, from Greek Thras*_on, from thrasus forceful
thrasonical	0.
	syl	thra+son:i+cal
	pron	<Tr*1sonikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	bragging; boastful.
thrasonically	sub
	head	thrasonical
	syl	thra+1son:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
thrave	ety	Old English threfe, of Scandinavian origin
thrave	0.
	syl	thrave
	pron	<TrAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	twenty-four sheaves of corn.
thrawn	ety	Northern English dialect, variant of #7thrown, from Old English thr*_awan to twist about, #7throw 
thrawn	1.
	syl	thrawn
	pron	<Trc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	crooked or twisted.
thrawn	2.
	syl	thrawn
	pron	<Trc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	stubborn.
thread	ety	Old English thr*_@ad; related to Old Frisian thr*_ed, Old High German dr*_at, Old Norse thr*_athr thread
thread	1.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine strand, filament or fibre of some material.
thread	2.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine cord of twisted filaments, esp. of cotton, used in sewing, weaving, etc.
thread	3.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the filaments of which a spider's web is made.
thread	4.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine line, stream, mark, or piece.
	exam	1	from the air, the path was a thread of white.
thread	5.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a helical groove in a cylindrical hole ({female thread}) , formed by a tap or lathe tool, or a helical ridge on a cylindrical bar, rod, shank, etc. ({male thread}) , formed by a die or lathe tool.
thread	6.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a very thin seam of coal or vein of ore.
thread	7.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	something acting as the continuous link or theme of a whole.
	exam	1	the thread of the story.
thread	8.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the course of an individual's life believed in Greek mythology to be spun, measured, and cut by the Fates.
thread	9.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (thread, film, magnetic tape, etc.) through (something).
	exam	1	to thread a needle;
	exam	2	to thread cotton through a needle.
thread	10.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to string on a thread.
	exam	1	she threaded the beads.
thread	11.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (one's way) through or over (something).
thread	12.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce a screw thread by cutting, rolling, tapping, or grinding.
thread	13.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pervade.
	exam	1	hysteria threaded his account.
thread	14.
	syl	thread
	pron	<Tred>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of boiling syrup
	def	to form a fine thread when poured from a spoon.
threader	sub
	head	thread
	syl	thread+er
	pos	n.
threadless	sub
	head	thread
	syl	thread+less
	pos	adj.
threadlike	sub
	head	thread
	syl	thread+2like
	pos	adj.
threadbare	1.
	syl	thread+bare
	pron	<1Tred2be*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of cloth, clothing, etc.
	def	having the nap worn off so that the threads are exposed; worn out.
threadbare	2.
	syl	thread+bare
	pron	<1Tred2be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	meagre or poor.
	exam	1	a threadbare existence.
threadbare	3.
	syl	thread+bare
	pron	<1Tred2be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	hackneyed.
	exam	1	a threadbare argument.
threadbare	4.
	syl	thread+bare
	pron	<1Tred2be*>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing threadbare clothes; shabby.
threadbareness	sub
	head	threadbare
	syl	thread+2bare+ness
	pos	n.
threadfin	infl
	or	threadfins
	syl	thread+fin
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
threadfins	infl
	head	threadfin
	or	threadfin
	syl	thread+fins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
threadfin	0.
	syl	thread+fin
	pron	<1Tred2fin>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny-finned tropical marine fish of the family having pectoral fins consisting partly of long threadlike rays.
thread mark	0.
	syl	thread mark
	pos	n.
	def	a mark put into paper money to prevent counterfeiting, consisting of a pattern of silk fibres.
Threadneedle Street	0.
	syl	Thread+nee:dle Street
	pron	<2Tred1nEdL>, <1Tred2nEdL>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in the City of London famous for its banks, including the Bank of England, known as {The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street}.
threadworm	0.
	syl	thread+worm
	pron	<1Tred2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various nematodes, esp. the pinworm.
threadier	infl
	head	thready
	syl	thread:i+er
	pos	adj.
threadiest	infl
	head	thready
	syl	thread:i+est.
	pos	adj.
thready	1.
	syl	thread:y
	pron	<1Tredi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a thread or threads.
thready	2.
	syl	thread:y
	pron	<1Tredi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of the pulse
	def	barely perceptible; weak; fine.
thready	3.
	syl	thread:y
	pron	<1Tredi>
	pos	adj.
	def	sounding thin, weak, or reedy.
	exam	1	a thready tenor.
threadiness	sub
	head	thready
	syl	thread:i+ness
	pos	n.
threap	ety	Old English thr*_eapian to blame; related to Old Frisian thr*_uwa, Old High German threwen, Old Norse threa 
threep	alt
	head	threap
	or	threap
	syl	threep
	pron	<TrEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
threap	1.
	or	threep
	syl	threap
	pron	<TrEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to scold.
threap	2.
	or	threep
	syl	threap
	pron	<TrEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to contradict.
threaper	sub
	head	threap
	or	threeper
	syl	threap+er
	pos	n.
threeper	sub
	head	threap
	or	threaper
	syl	threep+er
	pos	n.
threat	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse thraut, Middle Low German dr*_ot 
threat	1.
	syl	threat
	pron	<Tret>
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration of the intention to inflict harm, pain, or misery.
threat	2.
	syl	threat
	pron	<Tret>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication of imminent harm, danger, or pain.
threat	3.
	syl	threat
	pron	<Tret>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is regarded as dangerous or likely to inflict pain or misery.
threat	4.
	syl	threat
	pron	<Tret>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {threaten}.
threaten	1.
	syl	threat+en
	pron	<1TretN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a threat to.
threaten	2.
	syl	threat+en
	pron	<1TretN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be a menacing indication of (something); portend.
	exam	1	dark clouds threatened rain.
threaten	3.
	syl	threat+en
	pron	<1TretN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to express a threat to (a person or people).
threatener	sub
	head	threaten
	syl	threat+en+er
	pos	n.
threateningly	sub
	head	threaten
	syl	threat+en+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
three	ety	Old English thr*_eo; related to Old Norse thr*_ir, Old High German dr*_i, Latin tr*_es, Greek treis 
three	1.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of two and one and is a prime number. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
three	2.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral 3, III, (iii), representing this number.
three	3.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount or quantity that is one greater than two.
three	4.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	n.
	def	something represent?!ing, represented by, or consisting of three units such as a playing card with three symbols on it.
three	5.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {three o'clock}. three hours after noon or midnight.
three	6.a.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to three.
	exam	1	three ships.
three	6.b.
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	three were killed.
three	xref
	syl	three
	pron	<TrE>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {ternary, tertiary, treble, triple}. Related prefixes: {tri-, ter-}.
three-card trick	0.
	syl	three-card trick
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which players bet on which of three inverted playing cards is the queen.
three-colour	0.
	syl	three-col:our
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or comprising a colour print or a photomechanical process in which a picture is reproduced by superimposing three prints from half-tone plates in inks corresponding to the three primary colours.
-D	alt
	head	three-D
	or	three-D
	syl	3-D
	pos	n.
three-D	0.
	or	-D
	syl	three-D
	pos	n.
	def	a three-dimensional effect.
three-day measles	0.
	syl	three-day mea+sles
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an informal name for {rubella}.
three-decker	1.a.
	syl	three-deck:er
	pos	n.
	def	anything having three levels or layers.
three-decker	1.b.
	syl	three-deck:er
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a three-decker sandwich.
three-decker	2.
	syl	three-deck:er
	pos	n.
	def	a warship with guns on three decks.
three-D	infl
	head	three-dimensional
	or	-D
	syl	three-D
	pos	adj.
-D	infl
	head	three-dimensional
	or	three-D
	syl	3-D
	pos	adj.
three-dimensional	1.
	syl	three-di:men:sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	of, having, or relating to three dimensions.
	exam	1	three-dimensional space.
three-dimensional	2.
	syl	three-di:men:sion+al
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a film, transparency, etc.
	def	simulating the effect of depth by presenting slightly different views of a scene to each eye.
three-dimensional	3.
	syl	three-di:men:sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	having volume.
three-dimensional	4.
	syl	three-di:men:sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	lifelike or real.
threefold	1.
	syl	three+fold
	pron	<1TrE2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to or having three times as many or as much; triple.
	exam	1	a threefold decrease.
threefold	2.
	syl	three+fold
	pron	<1TrE2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of three parts.
	exam	1	a threefold purpose.
threefold	3.
	syl	three+fold
	pron	<1TrE2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	by or up to three times as many or as much.
three-four time	0.
	syl	three-four time
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a form of simple triple time in which there are three crotchet beats to the bar, indicated by the time signature %3@b\4#800860 . Often shortened to {three-four}. Also called (esp. U.S.): {three-quarter time}.
three-gaited	0.
	syl	three-gait:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. of a horse
	def	having the three usual paces, the walk, trot, and canter.
three-legged race	0.
	syl	three-leg:ged race
	pos	n.
	def	a race in which pairs of competitors run with their adjacent legs tied together.
three-mile limit	0.
	syl	three-mile lim+it
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the range of a nation's territorial waters, extending to three nautical miles from shore.
thrupenny bit	alt
	head	threepenny bit
	or	threepenny bit
	syl	thru+pen+ny bit
	pron	<1Tr^pni>, <-*ni>, <1Trep->
	pos	n.
threepenny bit	0.
	or	thrupenny bit
	syl	three+pen+ny bit
	pron	<1Tr^pni>, <-*ni>, <1Trep->
	pos	n.
	def	a twelve-sided British coin of nickel-brass, valued at three old pence, obsolete since 1971.
three-phase	0.
	syl	three-phase
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electrical system, circuit, or device
	def	having, generating, or using three alternating voltages of the same frequency, displaced in phase by 120?%.
three-piece	1.
	syl	three-piece
	pos	adj.
	def	having three pieces, esp. (of a suit, suite, etc.) consisting of three matching parts.
three-piece	2.
	syl	three-piece
	pos	n.
	def	a three-piece suite, suit, etc.
three-ply	1.
	syl	three-ply
	pos	adj.
	def	having three layers or thicknesses.
three-ply	2.a.
	syl	three-ply
	pos	adj.
	usage	of knitting wool, etc.
	def	three-stranded.
three-ply	2.b.
	syl	three-ply
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the sweater was knitted in three-ply.
three-point landing	1.
	syl	three-point land+ing
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft landing in which the two main wheels and the nose or tail wheel all touch the ground simultaneously.
three-point landing	2.
	syl	three-point land+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a successful conclusion.
three-point turn	0.
	syl	three-point turn
	pos	n.
	def	a turn reversing the direction of motion of a motor vehicle using forward and reverse gears.
three-quarter	1.
	syl	three-quar:ter
	pos	adj.
	def	being three quarters of something.
	exam	1	a three-quarter turn.
three-quarter	2.
	syl	three-quar:ter
	pos	adj.
	def	being of three quarters the normal length.
	exam	1	a three-quarter coat.
three-quarter	3.a.
	syl	three-quar:ter
	pos	adj.
	def	any of the four players between the full back and the forwards.
three-quarter	3.b.
	syl	three-quar:ter
	pos	adj.
	def	this position.
three-quarter	3.c.
	syl	three-quar:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	three-quarter play.
three-quarter binding	0.
	syl	three-quar:ter bind+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a bookbinding style in which the spine and much of the sides are in a different material from the rest of the covers.
three-ring circus	1.
	syl	three-ring cir+cus
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a circus with three rings in which separate performances are carried on simultaneously.
three-ring circus	2.
	syl	three-ring cir+cus
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a situation of confusion, characterized by a bewildering variety of events or activities.
Three Rivers	0.
	syl	Three Riv+ers
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Trois Rivi*`eres}.
three Rs	ety	from the humorous spelling reading, 'riting, and 'rithmetic 
the	infl
	head	three Rs
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
three Rs	0.
	syl	three Rs
	pos	n.
	def	the three skills regarded as the fundamentals of education; reading, writing, and arithmetic.
threescore	0.
	syl	three+score
	pron	<1TrE1skc:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	an archaic word for {sixty}.
three-sixty	ety	C20: short for 360 degrees 
three-sixties	infl
	head	three-sixty
	syl	three-six:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
three-sixty	0.
	syl	three-six:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	a manoeuvre in which the rider spins the board a full turn.
threesome	1.
	syl	three+some
	pron	<1TrEs*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three.
threesome	2.
	syl	three+some
	pron	<1TrEs*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a match in which a single player playing his own ball competes against two others playing alternate strokes on the same ball.
threesome	3.
	syl	three+some
	pron	<1TrEs*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any game, etc., for three people.
threesome	4.
	syl	three+some
	pron	<1TrEs*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	performed by three.
	exam	1	a threesome game.
three-square	0.
	syl	three-square
	pos	adj.
	def	having a cross section that is an equilateral triangle.
	exam	1	a three-square file.
three-wheeler	0.
	syl	three-wheel:er
	pos	n.
	def	a light car that has three wheels.
thremmatology	ety	C19: from Greek thremma nursling+-#7logy 
thremmatology	0.
	syl	threm+ma+tol+o:gy
	pron	<2Trem*1tol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the science of breeding domesticated animals and plants.
threnody	ety	C17: from Greek thr*_en*_oidia, from thr*_enos dirge+ *_oid*_e song
threnode	alt
	head	threnody
	or	threnody
	syl	thre+node
	pron	<1TrEn*ud>, <1Tren->
	pos	n.
threnodies	infl
	head	threnody
	or	threnodes
	syl	thren:o+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
threnodes	infl
	head	threnody
	or	threnodies
	syl	thre+nodes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
threnody	0.
	or	threnode
	syl	thren:o+dy
	pron	<1Tren*di>, <1TrE->
	pos	n.
	def	an ode, song, or speech of lamentation, esp. for the dead.
threnodial	sub
	head	threnody
	syl	thre+no+di:al
	pron	<Tri1n*udi*l>
threonine	ety	C20: threon-, probably from Greek eruthron, from eruthros red (see #7erythro -)#7+ -#7ine %2
threonine	0.
	syl	thre:o+nine
	pron	<1TrE*2nEn>, <-nin>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid, essential to man, that occurs in the hydrolysates of certain proteins; 2-amino-3-hydroxybutyric acid. Formula: CH\3CH(OH)CH?!(NH\2)COOH.
thresh	ety	Old English threscan; related to Gothic thriskan, Old Norse thriskja; see #7thrash  &- #!thresh+er n.
thresh	1.
	syl	thresh
	pron	<TreS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to beat or rub stalks of ripe corn or a similar crop either with a hand implement or a machine to separate the grain from the husks and straw.
thresh	2.
	syl	thresh
	pron	<TreS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or strike.
thresh	3.
	syl	thresh
	pron	<TreS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to toss and turn; thrash.
thresh	4.
	syl	thresh
	pron	<TreS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of threshing.
thresher	1.
	syl	thresh+er
	pron	<1TreS*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {threshing machine}.
thresher	2.
	syl	thresh+er
	pron	<1TreS*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {thrasher, thresher shark}. any of various large sharks of the genus esp. occurring in tropical and temperate seas: family They have a very long whiplike tail with which they are thought to round up the small fish on which they feed.
threshing machine	0.
	syl	thresh+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for threshing crops.
threshold	ety	Old English therscold; related to Old Norse threskoldr, Old High German driscubli, Old Swedish thriskuldi 
threshold	1.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {doorsill}. a sill, esp. one made of stone or hardwood, placed at a doorway.
threshold	2.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	any doorway or entrance.
threshold	3.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the starting point of an experience, event, or venture.
	exam	1	on the threshold of manhood.
threshold	4.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the strength at which a stimulus is just perceived.
	exam	1	the threshold of pain.
threshold	5.a.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	the minimum intensity or value of a signal, etc., that will produce a response or specified effect.
	exam	1	a frequency threshold.
threshold	5.b.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a threshold current.
threshold	6.
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	designating or relating to a pay agreement, clause, etc., that raises wages to compensate for increases in the cost of living.
threshold	xref
	syl	thresh+old
	pron	<1TreS*uld>, <1TreS2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {liminal}.
thresh out	0.
	syl	thresh out
	pos	vb.
	def	another term for {thrash out}.
threw	0.
	syl	threw
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {throw}.
thrice	ety	Old English thr*_iwa, thr*_iga; see #7three 
thrice	1.
	syl	thrice
	pron	<TrIs>
	pos	adv.
	def	three times.
thrice	2.
	syl	thrice
	pron	<TrIs>
	pos	adv.
	def	in threefold degree.
thrice	3.
	syl	thrice
	pron	<TrIs>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	greatly.
thrift	ety	C13: from Old Norse: suc?!cess; see #7thrive 
thrift	1.
	syl	thrift
	pron	<Trift>
	pos	n.
	def	wisdom and caution in the management of money.
thrift	2.
	syl	thrift
	pron	<Trift>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {sea pink}. any of numerous perennial plumbaginaceous low-growing plants of the genus esp. of Europe, W Asia, and North America, having narrow leaves and round heads of pink or white flowers.
thrift	3.
	syl	thrift
	pron	<Trift>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	vigorous thriving or growth, as of a plant.
thrift	4.
	syl	thrift
	pron	<Trift>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {prosperity}.
thriftless	sub
	head	thrift
	syl	thrift+less
	pos	adj.
thriftlessly	sub
	head	thrift
	syl	thrift+less+ly
	pos	adv.
thriftlessness	sub
	head	thrift
	syl	thrift+less+ness
	pos	n.
thriftier	infl
	head	thrifty
	syl	thrift:i+er
	pos	adj.
thriftiest	infl
	head	thrifty
	syl	thrift:i+est.
	pos	adj.
thrifty	1.
	syl	thrift:y
	pron	<1Trifti>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing thrift; economical or frugal.
thrifty	2.
	syl	thrift:y
	pron	<1Trifti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	thriving or pros?!per?!ing.
thriftily	sub
	head	thrifty
	syl	thrift:i+ly
	pos	adv.
thriftiness	sub
	head	thrifty
	syl	thrift:i+ness
	pos	n.
thrill	ety	Old English th*_yrlian to pierce, from thyrel hole; see #7nostril, through 
thrill	1.
	syl	thrill
	pron	<Tril>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden sensation of excitement and pleasure.
	exam	1	seeing his book for sale gave him a thrill.
thrill	2.
	syl	thrill
	pron	<Tril>
	pos	n.
	def	a situation producing such a sensation.
	exam	1	it was a thrill to see Rome for the first time.
thrill	3.
	syl	thrill
	pron	<Tril>
	pos	n.
	def	a trembling sensation caused by fear or emotional shock.
thrill	4.
	syl	thrill
	pron	<Tril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal slight tremor associated with a heart or vascular murmur, felt on palpation.
thrill	5.
	syl	thrill
	pron	<Tril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feel or cause to feel a thrill.
thrill	6.
	syl	thrill
	pron	<Tril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tremble or cause to tremble; vibrate or quiver.
thriller	1.
	syl	thrill+er
	pron	<1Tril*>
	pos	n.
	def	a book, film, play, etc., depicting crime, mystery, or espionage in an atmosphere of excitement and suspense.
thriller	2.
	syl	thrill+er
	pron	<1Tril*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that thrills.
thrilling	1.
	syl	thrill+ing
	pron	<1TriliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	very exciting or stimulating.
thrilling	2.
	syl	thrill+ing
	pron	<1TriliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	vibrating or trembling.
thrillingly	sub
	head	thrilling
	syl	thrill+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
thrips	ety	C18: via New Latin from Greek: woodworm
thrips	infl
	syl	thrips.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thrips	0.
	syl	thrips
	pron	<Trips>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small slender-bodied insects of the order typically having piercing mouthparts and narrow feathery wings and feeding on plant sap. Some species are serious plant pests.
thrive	ety	C13: from Old Norse thr*_ifask to grasp for oneself, reflexive of thr*_ifa to grasp, of obscure origin
thrives	infl
	head	thrive
	syl	thrives
	pron	<1TrivN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
thriving thrived	infl
	head	thrive
	or	throve thrived
	syl	thriv+ing; thrived
	pron	<1TrivN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
throve thrived	infl
	head	thrive
	or	thriven
	syl	throve; thrived
	pron	<1TrivN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
thriven	infl
	head	thrive
	or	throve thrived
	syl	thriv+en
	pron	<1TrivN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
thrive	1.
	syl	thrive
	pron	<TrIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow strongly and vig?!or?!ous?!ly.
thrive	2.
	syl	thrive
	pron	<TrIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to do well; prosper.
thriver	sub
	head	thrive
	syl	thriv+er
	pos	n.
thrivingly	sub
	head	thrive
	syl	thriv+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
thro	alt
	head	thro'
	or	thro'
	syl	thro
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep. adv.
thro'	0.
	or	thro
	syl	thro'
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep. adv.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	variant spellings of {through}.
throat	ety	Old English throtu; related to Old High German drozza throat, Old Norse throti swelling
throat	1.a.
	syl	throat
	pron	<Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the alimentary and respiratory tracts extending from the back of the mouth (nasopharynx) to just below the larynx.
throat	1.b.
	syl	throat
	pron	<Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the neck.
throat	2.
	syl	throat
	pron	<Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a throat, esp. in shape or function.
	exam	1	the throat of a chimney.
throat	3.
	syl	throat
	pron	<Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the gaping part of a tubular corolla or perianth.
throat	4.
	syl	throat
	pron	<Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sore throat.
cut one's (own) throat	5.
	head	throat
	syl	cut one's (own) throat.
	def	to bring about one's own ruin.
have by the throat	6.
	head	throat
	syl	have by the throat.
	def	to have compete control over (a person or thing).
jump down someone's throat	7.
	head	throat
	syl	jump down someone's throat.
	def	to be quick to criticize someone.
thram	8.
	head	throat
	or	force (something) down someone's throat
	syl	thram
	def	to insist that someone listen to or accept (something).
	exam	1	he rammed his own opinions down my throat.
stick in one's throat	9.
	head	throat
	syl	stick in one's throat.
	def	to be difficult for one to utter or believe, esp. because of reluctance or dislike.
	exam	1	the accusation stuck in his throat.
throat	xref
	syl	throat
	pron	<Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {guttural, laryngial}.
throatlatch	alt
	head	throatlash
	or	throatlash
	syl	throat+latch
	pos	n.
throatlash	0.
	or	throatlatch
	syl	throat+lash
	pron	<1Tr*ut2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the strap that holds a bridle in place, fastening under the horse's jaw.
throat microphone	0.
	syl	throat mi+cro+phone
	pos	n.
	def	a type of microphone that is held against the throat to pick up voice vibrations. Also called: {throat mike}.
throatier	infl
	head	throaty
	syl	throat:i+er
	pos	adj.
throatiest	infl
	head	throaty
	syl	throat:i+est.
	pos	adj.
throaty	1.
	syl	throat:y
	pron	<1Tr*uti>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating a sore throat; hoarse.
	exam	1	a throaty cough.
throaty	2.
	syl	throat:y
	pron	<1Tr*uti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or produced in or by the throat.
throaty	3.
	syl	throat:y
	pron	<1Tr*uti>
	pos	adj.
	def	deep, husky, or guttural.
throatily	sub
	head	throaty
	syl	throat:i+ly
	pos	adv.
throatiness	sub
	head	throaty
	syl	throat:i+ness
	pos	n.
throb	ety	C14: perhaps of imitative origin
throbs	infl
	head	throb
	syl	throbs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
throbbing	infl
	head	throb
	syl	throb+bing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
throbbed	infl
	head	throb
	syl	throbbed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
throb	1.
	syl	throb
	pron	<Trob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pulsate or beat repeatedly, esp. with increased force.
	exam	1	to throb with pain.
throb	2.
	syl	throb
	pron	<Trob>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of engines, drums, etc.
	def	to have a strong rhythmic vibration or beat.
throb	3.
	syl	throb
	pron	<Trob>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of throbbing, esp. a rapid pulsation as of the heart.
	exam	1	a throb of pleasure.
throbbingly	sub
	head	throb
	syl	throb+bing+ly
	pos	adv.
throe	ety	Old English thr*_awu threat; related to Old High German drawa threat, Old Norse thr*_a desire, thrauka to endure
throe	0.
	syl	throe
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a pang or pain.
throes	1.
	syl	throes
	pron	<Tr*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a condition of violent pangs, pain, or convulsions.
	exam	1	death throes.
in the throes of	2.
	head	throes
	syl	in the throes of.
	def	struggling with great effort with.
	exam	1	a country in the throes of revolution.
thrombin	0.
	syl	throm+bin
	pron	<1Trombin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	an enzyme that acts on fibrinogen in blood causing it to clot. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
thrombo-	ety	from Greek thrombos lump, clot
thrombocyte	0.
	syl	throm+bo+cyte
	pron	<1Tromb*2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {platelet}.
thrombocytic	sub
	head	thrombocyte
	syl	throm+bo+cyt+ic
	pron	<2Tromb*1sitik>
	pos	adj.
thromboembolism	0.
	syl	throm+bo+em+bo+lism
	pron	<2Tromb*u1emb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the obstruction of a blood vessel by a thrombus that has become detached from its original site.
thrombogen	0.
	syl	throm+bo+gen
	pron	<1Tromb*2Jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein present in blood that is essential for the formation of thrombin.
thrombokinase	0.
	syl	throm+bo+ki+nase
	pron	<2Tromb*u1kInAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thromboplastin}.
thrombophlebitis	0.
	syl	throm+bo+phle+bi+tis
	pron	<2Tromb*ufli1bItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a vein associated with the formation of a thrombus.
thromboplastic	0.
	syl	throm+bo+plas+tic
	pron	<2Tromb*u1pl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or enhanc?!ing the formation of a blood clot.
thromboplastin	0.
	syl	throm+bo+plas+tin
	pron	<2Tromb*u1pl@stin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of substances that are liberated from damaged blood platelets and other tissues and convert prothrombin to thrombin. Also called: {thrombokinase}.
thrombose	ety	C19: back formation from #7thrombosis 
thrombose	0.
	syl	throm+bose
	pron	<1$Tromb*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or affect with a thrombus.
thrombosis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek: curdling, from thrombousthai to clot, from thrombos #7thrombus 
thrombosis	1.
	syl	throm+bo+sis
	pron	<Trom1b*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation or presence of a thrombus.
thrombosis	2.
	syl	throm+bo+sis
	pron	<Trom1b*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {coronary thrombosis}.
thrombotic	sub
	head	thrombosis
	syl	throm+bot+ic
	pron	<Trom1botik>
	pos	adj.
thrombus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek thrombos lump, of obscure origin
thrombi	infl
	head	thrombus
	syl	throm+bi
	pron	<-bI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thrombus	0.
	syl	throm+bus
	pron	<1Tromb*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a clot of coagulated blood that forms within a blood vessel or inside the heart and remains at the site of its formation, often impeding the flow of blood. Compare {embolus}.
throne	ety	C13: from Old French trone, from Latin thronus, from Greek thronos throne
throne	1.
	syl	throne
	pron	<Tr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the ceremonial seat occupied by a monarch, bishop, etc. on occasions of state.
throne	2.
	syl	throne
	pron	<Tr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the power, duties, or rank ascribed to a royal person.
throne	3.
	syl	throne
	pron	<Tr*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a person holding royal rank.
throne	4.
	syl	throne
	pron	<Tr*un>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the third of the nine orders into which the angels are traditionally divided in medieval angelology.
throne	5.
	syl	throne
	pron	<Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	to place or be placed on a throne.
throneless	sub
	head	throne
	syl	throne+less
	pos	adj.
throng	ety	Old English gethrang; related to Old Norse throug, Old High German drang*_od 
throng	1.
	syl	throng
	pron	<TroG>
	pos	n.
	def	a great number of people or things crowded together.
throng	2.
	syl	throng
	pron	<TroG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gather in or fill (a place) in large numbers; crowd.
throng	3.
	syl	throng
	pron	<TroG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hem in (a person); jostle.
throng	4.
	syl	throng
	pron	<TroG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Yorkshire dialect. (postpositive
	def	busy.
throstle	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon throsla, Old Norse thr*"ostr, Middle High German drostel 
throstle	1.
	syl	thros+tle
	pron	<1TrosL>
	pos	n.
	def	a poetic name for {thrush}, esp. the song thrush.
throstle	2.
	syl	thros+tle
	pron	<1TrosL>
	pos	n.
	def	a spinning machine for wool or cotton in which the fibres are twisted and wound continuously.
throttle	ety	C14: throtelen, from throte #7throat 
throttle	1.
	syl	throt+tle
	pron	<1TrotL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {throttle valve}. any device that controls the quantity of fuel or fuel and air mixture entering an engine.
throttle	2.
	syl	throt+tle
	pron	<1TrotL>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal or dialect word for {throat}.
throttle	3.
	syl	throt+tle
	pron	<1TrotL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill or injure by squeezing the throat.
throttle	4.
	syl	throt+tle
	pron	<1TrotL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to suppress.
	exam	1	to throttle the press.
throttle	5.
	syl	throt+tle
	pron	<1TrotL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control or restrict (a flow of fluid) by means of a throttle valve.
throttler	sub
	head	throttle
	syl	throt+tler
	pos	n.
through	ety	Old English thurh; related to Old Frisian thruch, Old Saxon thuru, Old High German duruh 
through	1.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	def	going in or starting at one side and coming out or stopping at the other side of.
	exam	1	a path through the wood.
through	2.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	def	occupying or visiting several points scattered around in (an area).
through	3.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	def	as a result of; by means of.
	exam	1	the thieves were captured through his vigilance.
through	4.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	up to and including.
	exam	1	Monday through Friday.
through	5.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	def	during.
	exam	1	through the night.
through	6.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	def	at the end of; having (esp. successfully) completed.
through with	7.
	head	through
	syl	through with.
	def	having finished with (esp. when dissatisfied with).
through	8.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having successfully completed some specified activity.
through	9.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	on a telephone line
	def	connected.
through	10.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	no longer able to function successfully in some specified capacity.
	exam	1	as a journalist, you're through.
through	11.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	pre?!nominal; of a route, journey, etc.
	def	continuous or unbroken.
	exam	1	a through train.
through	12.
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	adv.
	def	through some specified thing, place, or period of time.
through and through	13.
	head	through
	syl	through and through.
	def	thoroughly; completely.
through	xref
	syl	through
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep.
	def	Also: {thro'} or {thro} (poetic), {thru} (U.S. not standard).
through-composed	0.
	syl	through-com:posed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to a song in stanzaic form, in which different music is provided for each stanza. Compare {{strophic} (sense 2}).
throughly	0.
	syl	through+ly
	pron	<1Tru:li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	thoroughly; completely.
through-other	ety	a literal translation of Irish Gaelic tr*'i n-a ch*'eile through each other, hence, mixed up with each other
through-other	0.
	syl	through-oth:er
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	untidy or dishevelled.
throughout	1.
	syl	through+out
	pron	<Tru:1aut>
	pos	prep.
	def	right through; through the whole of (a place or a period of time).
	exam	1	throughout the day.
throughout	2.
	syl	through+out
	pron	<Tru:1aut>
	pos	adv.
	def	throughout some specified period or area.
throughput	0.
	syl	through+put
	pron	<1Tru:2put>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of raw material processed in a given period, esp. by a computer.
throughway	0.
	syl	through+way
	pron	<1$Tru:2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a thoroughfare, esp. a motorway.
throve	0.
	syl	throve
	pron	<Tr*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {thrive}.
throws	infl
	head	throw
	syl	throws
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
throwing	infl
	head	throw
	syl	throw+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
threw	infl
	head	throw
	syl	threw
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
thrown	infl
	head	throw
	syl	thrown.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
throw	1.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to project or cast (something) through the air, esp. with a rapid motion of the arm and wrist.
throw	2.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	foll. by in, on, onto, etc.
	def	to put or move suddenly, carelessly, or violently.
	exam	1	she threw her clothes onto the bed.
throw	3.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to bring to or cause to be in a specified state or condition, esp. suddenly or unexpectedly.
	exam	1	the news threw the family into a panic.
throw	4.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to direct or cast (a shadow, light, etc.).
throw	5.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to project (the voice) so as to make it appear to come from other than its source.
throw	6.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to give or hold (a party).
throw	7.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to fall or be upset; dislodge.
	exam	1	the horse soon threw his rider.
throw	8.a.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to tip (dice) out onto a flat surface.
throw	8.b.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to obtain (a specified number) in this way.
throw	9.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shape on a potter's wheel.
throw	10.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to move (a switch or lever) to engage or disengage a mechanism.
throw	11.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be subjected to (a fit).
throw	12.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to turn (wood, etc.) on a lathe.
throw	13.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to baffle or astonish; confuse.
	exam	1	the last question on the test paper threw me.
throw	14.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Boxing.
	def	to deliver (a punch).
throw	15.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Wrestling.
	def	to hurl (an opponent) to the ground.
throw	16.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to lose (a contest, fight, etc.) deliberately, esp. in boxing.
throw	17.a.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to play (a card).
throw	17.b.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to discard (a card).
throw	18.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of a female animal, esp. a cow
	def	to give birth to (young).
throw	19.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to twist or spin (filaments) into thread.
throw cold water on	20.
	head	throw
	syl	throw cold water on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discourage or disparage.
throw oneself at	21.
	head	throw
	syl	throw oneself at.
	def	to strive actively to attract the attention or affection of.
throw oneself into	22.
	head	throw
	syl	throw oneself into.
	def	to involve oneself enthusiastically in.
throw oneself on	23.
	head	throw
	syl	throw oneself on.
	def	to rely entirely upon.
	exam	1	he threw himself on the mercy of the police.
throw	24.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the act or an instance of throwing.
throw	25.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the distance or extent over which anything may be thrown.
	exam	1	a stone's throw.
throw	26.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a chance, venture, or try.
throw	27.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an act or result of throwing dice.
throw	28.a.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the eccentricity of a cam.
throw	28.b.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	the radial distance between the central axis of a crankshaft and the axis of a crankpin forming part of the shaft.
throw	29.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a decorative light blanket or cover, as thrown over a chair.
throw	30.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a sheet of fabric used for draping over an easel or unfinished painting, etc., to keep the dust off.
throw	31.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the vertical displacement of rock strata at a fault.
throw	32.
	syl	throw
	pron	<Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the deflection of a measuring instrument as a result of a sudden fluctuation. {~} See also {throw about, throwaway, throwback, throw in, throw off, throw out, throw over, throw together, throw up. [Old English} to turn, torment; related to Old High German to twist, Latin to rub]
thrower	sub
	head	throw
	syl	throw+er
	pos	n.
throw about	1.
	syl	throw a:bout
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spend (one's money) in a reckless and flaunting manner.
throw one's weight about	2.
	head	throw about
	syl	throw one's weight about.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act in an authoritarian or aggressive manner.
throwaway	1.
	syl	throw+a:way
	pron	<1Tr*u*2wA>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	prenominal
	def	said or done incidentally, esp. for rhetorical effect; casual.
	exam	1	a throwaway remark.
throwaway	2.a.
	syl	throw+a:way
	pron	<1Tr*u*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that can be thrown away or discarded.
throwaway	2.b.
	syl	throw+a:way
	pron	<1Tr*u*2wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a throwaway carton.
throwaway	3.
	syl	throw+a:way
	pron	<1Tr*u*2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a handbill or advertisement distributed in a public place.
throw away	infl
	head	throwaway
	syl	throw a:way.
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
throwaway	4.
	syl	throw+a:way
	pron	<1Tr*u*2wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of; dis?!card.
throwaway	5.
	syl	throw+a:way
	pron	<1Tr*u*2wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to make good use of; to waste.
	exam	1	to throw away all one's money on horses.
throwback	1.a.
	syl	throw+back
	pron	<1Tr*u2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, animal, or plant that has the characteristics of an earlier or more primitive type.
throwback	1.b.
	syl	throw+back
	pron	<1Tr*u2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a reversion to such an organism.
throw back	infl
	head	throwback
	syl	throw back.
	pos	adv.
throwback	2.
	syl	throw+back
	pron	<1Tr*u2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to revert to an earlier or more primitive type.
throwback	3.
	syl	throw+back
	pron	<1Tr*u2b@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to force to depend (on).
	exam	1	the crisis threw her back on her faith in God.
throw in	1.
	syl	throw in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add (something extra) at no additional cost.
throw in	2.
	syl	throw in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contribute or interpose (a remark, argument, etc.), esp. in a discussion.
throw in the towel	3.
	head	throw in
	or	sponge 
	syl	throw in the towel
	def	to give in; accept defeat.
throw-in	infl
	head	throw in
	syl	throw-in.
	pos	n.
throw in	4.
	syl	throw in
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	the method of putting the ball into play after it has gone into touch by throwing it two-handed from behind the head to a teammate, both feet being kept on the ground.
throwing stick	0.
	syl	throw+ing stick
	pos	n.
	def	a primitive sling for shooting missiles such as javelins or spears.
thrown	0.
	syl	thrown
	pron	<Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {throw}.
throw off	1.
	syl	throw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free oneself of; discard.
throw off	2.
	syl	throw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce or utter in a casual manner.
	exam	1	to throw off a witty remark.
throw off	3.
	syl	throw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escape from or elude.
	exam	1	the fox rapidly threw off his pursuers.
throw off	4.
	syl	throw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse or disconcert.
	exam	1	the interruption threw the young pianist off.
throw off	5.
	syl	throw off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to deride or ridicule.
throw out	1.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discard or reject.
throw out	2.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expel or dismiss, esp. forcibly.
throw out	3.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct (something projecting or prominent, such as a wing of a building).
throw out	4.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put forward or offer.
	exam	1	the chairman threw out a new proposal.
throw out	5.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a casual or indirect manner.
	exam	1	to throw out a hint.
throw out	6.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse or disconcert.
	exam	1	the noise threw his concentration out.
throw out	7.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give off or emit.
throw out	8.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Cricket. of a fielder
	def	to put (the batsman) out by throwing the ball to hit the wicket.
throw out	9.
	syl	throw out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	to make a throw to a teammate who in turn puts out (a base runner).
throw over	0.
	syl	throw o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to forsake or abandon; jilt.
throwster	ety	C15 throwestre, from #7throw+ -#7ster 
throwster	0.
	syl	throw+ster
	pron	<1Tr*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who twists silk or other fibres into yarn.
throw together	1.
	syl	throw to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assemble hurriedly.
throw together	2.
	syl	throw to+geth+er
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to become casually acquainted.
throw up	0.
	syl	throw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	exam	1	mainly tr.)
throw up	1.
	syl	throw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to give up; abandon, relinquish.
throw up	2.
	syl	throw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to build or construct hastily.
throw up	3.
	syl	throw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reveal; produce.
	exam	1	every generation throws up its own leaders.
throw up	4.
	syl	throw up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	also; intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to vomit.
thru	0.
	syl	thru
	pron	<Tru:>
	pos	prep. adv. adj.
	qual	U.S. not standard.
	def	a variant spelling of {through}.
thrum	ety	C16: of imitative origin
thrums	infl
	head	thrum
	syl	thrums
	pos	vb.
thrumming	infl
	head	thrum
	syl	thrum+ming
	pos	vb.
thrummed	infl
	head	thrum
	syl	thrummed.
	pos	vb.
thrum	H1.1.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strum rhythmically but without expression on (a musical instru?!ment).
thrum	H1.2.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drum incessantly.
	exam	1	rain thrummed on the roof.
thrum	H1.3.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to repeat (something) monotonously.
thrum	H1.4.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	n.
	def	a repetitive strumming or recitation.
thrummer	sub
	head	thrum
	syl	thrum+mer
	pos	n.
thrum	ety	C14: from Old English; related to Old High German drum remnant, Dutch dreum 
thrum	H2.1.a.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	any of the unwoven ends of warp thread remaining on the loom when the web has been removed.
thrum	H2.1.b.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	such ends of thread collectively.
thrum	H2.2.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a fringe or tassel of short unwoven threads.
thrums	infl
	head	thrum
	syl	thrums
	pos	vb.
thrumming	infl
	head	thrum
	syl	thrum+ming
	pos	vb.
thrummed	infl
	head	thrum
	syl	thrummed.
	pos	vb.
thrum	H2.3.
	syl	thrum
	pron	<Tr^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	to trim with thrums.
thrush	ety	Old English thr*_ysce; related to Old High German dr*_osca; see #7throstle, throat 
thrush	H1.0.
	syl	thrush
	pron	<Tr^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the subfamily esp. those having a brown plumage with a spotted breast, such as the mistle thrush and song thrush: family Compare {water thrush}.
thrush	ety	C17: related to Old Danish t*"orsk, Danish troske 
thrush	H2.1.a.
	syl	thrush
	pron	<Tr^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a fungal disease of the mouth, esp. of infants, characterized by the formation of whitish spots and caused by infection with
thrush	H2.1.b.
	syl	thrush
	pron	<Tr^S>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sprue} %2.
thrush	H2.2.
	syl	thrush
	pron	<Tr^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a softening of the frog of a horse's hoof characterized by inflammation and a thick foul discharge.
thrust	ety	C12: from Old Norse thrysta; related to Latin tr*_udere; see #7intrude 
thrust	1.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to put with force into (something); push through or against (something).
thrust	2.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force (oneself or another) into some condition or situation.
thrust	3.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a stab or lunge at (a person or thing).
thrust	4.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a forceful drive, push, stab, or lunge.
thrust	5.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a force, esp. one that produces motion.
thrust	6.a.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a propulsive force produced by the fluid pressure or the change of momentum of the fluid in a jet engine, rocket engine, etc.
thrust	6.b.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar force produced by a propeller.
thrust	7.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a pressure that is exerted continuously by one part of an object, structure, etc., against another.
thrust	8.a.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	the compressive force in the earth's crust that produces recumbent folds.
thrust	8.b.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	See {thrust fault}.
thrust	9.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Civil engineering.
	def	a force exerted in a downwards and outwards direction, as by an arch or a rafter.
thrust	10.
	syl	thrust
	pron	<Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	force, impetus, or drive.
	exam	1	a man with thrust and energy.
thruster	1.
	syl	thrust+er
	pron	<1Tr^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that thrusts.
thruster	2.
	syl	thrust+er
	pron	<1Tr^st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small rocket engine, esp. one used to correct the altitude or course of a spacecraft. Also called: {vernier rocket}.
thrust fault	0.
	syl	thrust fault
	pos	n.
	def	a fault in which the rocks on the lower side of an inclined fault plane have been displaced downwards, usually by compression; a reverse fault.
Thucydides	0.
	syl	Thu:cyd:i:des
	pron	<Tu:1sidi2dEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??460-??395 #7b.c., Greek historian and politician, distinguished for his {Thu+@!cyd@.i+#!de@.an}
thud	ety	Old English thyddan to strike; related to thoddettan to beat, perhaps of imitative origin
thud	1.
	syl	thud
	pron	<T^d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull heavy sound.
	exam	1	the book fell to the ground with a thud.
thud	2.
	syl	thud
	pron	<T^d>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow or fall that causes such a sound.
thuds	infl
	head	thud
	syl	thuds
	pos	vb.
thudding	infl
	head	thud
	syl	thud+ding
	pos	vb.
thudded	infl
	head	thud
	syl	thud+ded.
	pos	vb.
thud	3.
	syl	thud
	pron	<T^d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make such a sound.
thug	ety	C19: from Hindi thag thief, from Sanskrit sthaga scoundrel, from sthagati to conceal
thug	1.
	syl	thug
	pron	<T^g>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough and violent man, esp. a criminal.
thug	2.
	syl	thug
	pron	<T^g>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.; formerly
	def	a member of an organization of robbers and assassins in India.
thuggery	sub
	head	thug
	syl	thug+ger:y
	pos	n.
thuggish	sub
	head	thug
	syl	thug+gish
	pos	adj.
thuggee	ety	C19: from Hindi thag*_i; see #7thug 
thuggee	0.
	syl	thug+gee
	pron	<T^1gE>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	the methods and practices of the thugs of India.
thuja	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Medieval Latin thuia, ultimately from Greek thua name of an African tree
thuya	alt
	head	thuja
	or	thuja
	syl	thu+ya
	pron	<1$Tu:j*>
	pos	n.
thuja	0.
	or	thuya
	syl	thu+ja
	pron	<1$Tu:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various coniferous trees of the genus of North America and East Asia, having scalelike leaves, small cones, and an aromatic wood: family See also {arbor vitae}.
Thule	1.
	syl	Thu+le
	pron	<1Tju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ultima Thule}. a region believed by ancient geographers to be the northernmost land in the inhabited world: sometimes thought to have been Iceland, Norway, or one of the Shetland Islands.
Thule	2.
	syl	Thu+le
	pron	<1Tju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	an Eskimo settlement in NW Greenland: a Danish trading post, founded in 1910, and U.S. air force base.
thulium	ety	C19: New Latin, from T#7hule+ -#7ium 
thulium	0.
	syl	thu+li:um
	pron	<1Tju:li*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a malleable ductile silvery-grey element occurring principally in monazite. The radioisotope {thulium-170} is used as an electron source in portable x-ray units. Symbol: Tm; atomic no.: 69; atomic wt.: 168.93; valency: 2 or 3; relative density: 9.31; melting pt.: 1545?%C; boiling pt.: 1727?%C.
thumb	ety	Old English th*_uma; related to Old Saxon th*_uma, Old High German th*_umo, Old Norse thumall thumb of a glove, Latin tum*_ere to swell
thumb	1.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	n.
	def	the first and usually shortest and thickest of the digits of the hand, composed of two short bones. Technical name: {pollex}.
thumb	2.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding digit in other vertebrates.
thumb	3.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a glove shaped to fit the thumb.
thumb	4.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {ovolo}.
all thumbs	5.
	head	thumb
	syl	all thumbs.
	def	clumsy.
thumbs down	6.
	head	thumb
	syl	thumbs down.
	def	an indication of refusal, disapproval, or negation.
	exam	1	he gave the thumbs down on our proposal.
thumbs up	7.
	head	thumb
	syl	thumbs up.
	def	an indication of encouragement, approval, or acceptance.
under someone's thumb	8.
	head	thumb
	syl	under someone's thumb.
	def	at someone's mercy or command.
thumb	9.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch, mark, or move with the thumb.
thumb	10.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attempt to obtain (a lift or ride) by signalling with the thumb.
thumb	11.
	syl	thumb
	pron	<T^m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to flip the pages of (a book, magazine, etc.) perfunctorily in order to glance at the contents.
thumb one's nose at	12.
	head	thumb
	syl	thumb one's nose at.
	def	to deride or mock, esp. by placing the thumb on the nose with fingers extended.
thumbless	sub
	head	thumb
	syl	thumb+less
	pos	adj.
thumblike	sub
	head	thumb
	syl	thumb+2like
	pos	adj.
thumb index	1.
	syl	thumb in+dex
	pos	n.
	def	a series of indentations cut into the fore edge of a book to facilitate quick reference.
thumb-index	infl
	head	thumb index
	syl	thumb-in:dex.
	pos	vb.
thumb index	2.
	syl	thumb in+dex
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with a thumb index.
thumbnail	1.
	syl	thumb+nail
	pron	<1T^m2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the nail of the thumb.
thumbnail	2.
	syl	thumb+nail
	pron	<1T^m2nAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	concise and brief.
	exam	1	a thumbnail sketch.
thumbnut	0.
	syl	thumb+nut
	pron	<1T^m2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a nut with projections enabling it to be turned by the thumb and forefinger; wing nut.
thumbprint	0.
	syl	thumb+print
	pron	<1$T^m2print>
	pos	n.
	def	an impression of the upper part of the thumb, used esp. for identification purposes. See {fingerprint}.
thumbscrew	1.
	syl	thumb+screw
	pron	<1T^m2skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument of torture that pinches or crushes the thumbs.
thumbscrew	2.
	syl	thumb+screw
	pron	<1T^m2skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a screw with projections on its head enabling it to be turned by the thumb and forefinger.
thumbstall	0.
	syl	thumb+stall
	pron	<1T^m2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective sheathlike cover for the thumb.
thumbtack	0.
	syl	thumb+tack
	pron	<1T^m2t@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {drawing pin}.
Thummim	0.
	syl	Thum+mim
	pron	<1T^mim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	See {Urim and Thummim}.
thump	ety	C16: related to Icelandic, Swedish dialect dumpa to thump; see #7thud, bump 
thump	1.
	syl	thump
	pron	<T^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a heavy solid body hitting or pounding a comparatively soft surface.
thump	2.
	syl	thump
	pron	<T^mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy blow with the hand.
	exam	1	he gave me a thump on the back.
thump	3.
	syl	thump
	pron	<T^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike or beat heavily; pound.
thump	4.
	syl	thump
	pron	<T^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to throb, beat, or pound violently.
	exam	1	his heart thumped with excitement.
thumper	sub
	head	thump
	syl	thump+er
	pos	n.
thumping	0.
	syl	thump+ing
	pron	<1T^mpiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	prenominal
	def	huge or excessive.
	exam	1	a thumping loss.
thumpingly	sub
	head	thumping
	syl	thump+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Thun	1.
	syl	Thun
	pron	German <tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Switzerland, in Bern canton on Lake Thun. Pop.: 35523 (1970).
Lake	2.
	head	Thun
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in central Switzerland, formed by a widening of the Aar River. Length: about 17 km (11 miles). Width: 3 km (2 miles). German name: {Thun+er See} (#!tu$:n$$r #!ze$:).
thunder	ety	Old English thunor; related to Old Saxon thunar, Old High German donar, Old Norse th*_orr; see T#7hor, T#7hursday 
thunder	1.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud cracking or deep rumbling noise caused by the rapid expansion of atmospheric gases which are suddenly heated by lightning.
thunder	2.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any loud booming sound.
thunder	3.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a violent threat or denunciation.
steal someone's thunder	4.
	head	thunder
	syl	steal someone's thunder.
	def	to lessen the effect of someone's idea or action by anticipating it.
thunder	5.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a loud sound) or utter (words) in a manner suggesting thunder.
thunder	6.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	with it as subject
	def	to be the case that thunder is being heard.
thunder	7.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move fast and heavily.
	exam	1	the bus thundered downhill.
thunder	8.
	syl	thun+der
	pron	<1T^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter vehement threats or denunciation; rail.
thunderer	sub
	head	thunder
	syl	thun+der+er
	pos	n.
Thunder Bay	0.
	syl	Thun+der Bay
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Canada, in Ontario on Lake Superior: formed in 1970 by the amalgamation of Fort William and Port Arthur; the head of the St. Lawrence Seaway for Canada. Pop.: 108411 (1971).
thunderbird	0.
	syl	thun:der+bird
	pron	<1T^nd*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary bird that produces thunder, lightning, and rain according to the folk belief of several North American Indian peoples.
thunderbolt	1.
	syl	thun:der+bolt
	pron	<1T^nd*2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	a flash of lightning accompanying thunder.
thunderbolt	2.
	syl	thun:der+bolt
	pron	<1T^nd*2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	the imagined agency of destruction produced by a flash of lightning.
thunderbolt	3.
	syl	thun:der+bolt
	pron	<1T^nd*2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	usage	in mythology
	def	the destructive weapon wielded by several gods, esp. the Greek god Zeus. See also {Thor}.
thunderbolt	4.
	syl	thun:der+bolt
	pron	<1T^nd*2b*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	something very startling.
thunderbox	1.
	syl	thun:der+box
	pron	<1$T^nd*2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a portable box-like lavatory seat that can be placed over a hole in the ground.
thunderbox	2.
	syl	thun:der+box
	pron	<1$T^nd*2boks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	any portable lavatory.
thunderclap	1.
	syl	thun:der+clap
	pron	<1T^nd*2kl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud outburst of thunder.
thunderclap	2.
	syl	thun:der+clap
	pron	<1T^nd*2kl@p>
	pos	n.
	def	something as violent or unexpected as a clap of thunder.
thundercloud	1.
	syl	thun:der+cloud
	pron	<1T^nd*2klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	a towering electrically charged cumulonimbus cloud associated with thunderstorms.
thundercloud	2.
	syl	thun:der+cloud
	pron	<1T^nd*2klaud>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is threatening.
thunderhead	0.
	syl	thun:der+head
	pron	<1T^nd*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the anvil-shaped top of a cumulonimbus cloud.
thundering	0.
	syl	thun+der+ing
	pron	<1T^nd*riG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	prenominal
	def	very great or excessive.
	exam	1	a thundering idiot.
thunderingly	sub
	head	thundering
	syl	thun+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
thundery	alt
	head	thunderous
	or	thunderous
	syl	thun+der:y
	pron	<1T^nd*ri>
	pos	adj.
thunderous	1.
	or	thundery
	syl	thun+der+ous
	pron	<1T^nd*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing thunder.
thunderous	2.
	or	thundery
	syl	thun+der+ous
	pron	<1T^nd*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling thunder, esp. in loudness.
	exam	1	thunderous clapping.
thunderously	sub
	head	thunderous
	syl	thun+der+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
thundershower	0.
	syl	thun:der+show:er
	pron	<1T^nd*2Sau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy shower during a thunderstorm.
thunderstone	1.
	syl	thun:der+stone
	pron	<1T^nd*2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a long tapering stone, fossil, or similar object, formerly thought to be a thunderbolt.
thunderstone	2.
	syl	thun:der+stone
	pron	<1T^nd*2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {thunderbolt}.
thunderstorm	0.
	syl	thun:der+storm
	pron	<1T^nd*2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm caused by strong rising air currents and characterized by thunder and lightning and usually heavy rain or hail.
thunderstricken	alt
	head	thunderstruck
	or	thunderstruck
	syl	thun:der+strick:en
	pron	<1T^nd*2strik*n>
	pos	adj.
thunderstruck	1.
	or	thunderstricken
	syl	thun:der+struck
	pron	<1T^nd*2str^k>
	pos	adj.
	def	completely taken aback; amazed or shocked.
thunderstruck	2.
	or	thunderstricken
	syl	thun:der+struck
	pron	<1T^nd*2str^k>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	struck by lightning.
thundery	1.
	syl	thun+der:y
	pron	<1T^nd*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	thunderous.
thundery	2.
	syl	thun+der:y
	pron	<1T^nd*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	ominous.
Thuner See	0.
	syl	Thu+ner See
	pron	<1tu:n*r> <1zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for (Lake) {Thun}.
James (Grover) 	infl
	head	Thurber
	syl	James (Grover) .
	pos	n.
Thurber	0.
	syl	Thur:ber
	pron	<1TR:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1961, U.S. humorist and illustrator. He contributed drawings and stories to the and his books include (1929), written with E. B. White.
Thurgau	0.
	syl	Thur+gau
	pron	German <1tu:rgau>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of NE Switzerland, on Lake Constance: annexed by the confederated Swiss states in 1460. Capital: Frauenfeld. Pop.: 182835 (1970). Area: 1007 sq. km (389 sq. miles). French name: {Thur+go+vie} (tyrg@$#!vi).
thurible	ety	C15: from Latin t*_uribulum censer, from t*_us incense
thurible	0.
	syl	thu+ri+ble
	pron	<1Tju*ribL>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {censer}.
thurifer	ety	C19: from Latin, from t*_us incense+ ferre to carry
thurifer	0.
	syl	thu+ri+fer
	pron	<1Tju*rif*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to carry the censer at religious ceremonies.
Thuringia	0.
	syl	Thu+rin+gi:a
	pron	<Tju1rinJi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW East Germany: a former state of central Germany (1920-45). German name: {Th*"ur+ing+en} (#!ty$:r$I&n$$n).
Thuringian	sub
	head	Thuringia
	syl	Thu+1rin+gi:an
	pos	adj. n.
Thuringian Forest	0.
	syl	Thu+rin+gi:an For+est
	pos	n.
	def	a forested mountainous region in central East Germany, rising over 900 m (3000 ft.). German name: {Th*"ur+ing+er Wald} (#!ty$:r$I&n$$r #!valt).
Thurs	0.
	syl	Thurs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Thursday.
Thursday	ety	Old English Thursd@ag, literally: Thor's day; related to Old High German Donares tag; see T#7hor, thunder, day 
Thursday	0.
	syl	Thurs+day
	pron	<1TR:zdi>
	pos	n.
	def	the fifth day of the week; fourth day of the working week.
Thursday Island	0.
	syl	Thurs+day Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Torres Strait, between NE Australia and New Guinea: administratively part of Queensland, Australia. Area: 4 sq. km (1.5 sq. miles).
thus	ety	Old English; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon thus 
thus	1.
	syl	thus
	pos	@d^s; adv.
	def	Also: {thusly}. in this manner.
	exam	1	do it thus.
thus	2.
	syl	thus
	pos	@d^s; adv.
	def	to such a degree.
	exam	1	thus far and no further.
thus	3.
	syl	thus
	pos	@d^s; adv.
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	therefore.
	exam	1	We have failed. Thus we have to take the consequences.
thuya	0.
	syl	thu+ya
	pron	<1Tu:j*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {thuja}.
thwack	ety	C16: of imitative origin
thwack	1.
	syl	thwack
	pron	<Tw@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to beat, hit, or flog, esp. with something flat.
thwack	2.a.
	syl	thwack
	pron	<Tw@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a blow with something flat.
thwack	2.b.
	syl	thwack
	pron	<Tw@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by it.
thwack	3.
	syl	thwack
	pron	<Tw@k>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of this sound.
thwacker	sub
	head	thwack
	syl	thwack+er
	pos	n.
thwart	ety	C13: from Old Norse thvert, from thverr transverse; related to Old English thweorh crooked, Old High German twerh transverse
thwart	1.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to oppose successfully or prevent; frustrate.
	exam	1	they thwarted the plan.
thwart	2.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to be or move across.
thwart	3.a.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a seat lying across a boat and occupied by an oarsman.
thwart	3.b.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a crosspiece that spreads the gunwales of a boat.
thwart	4.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	passing or being situated across.
thwart	5.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	perverse or stubborn.
thwart	6.
	syl	thwart
	pron	<Twc:t>
	pos	prep. adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	across.
thwartedly	sub
	head	thwart
	syl	thwart+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
thwarter	sub
	head	thwart
	syl	thwart+er
	pos	n.
thy	ety	C12: variant of #7thine 
thy	0.
	syl	thy
	pron	<@dI>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	usage	usually preceding a consonant
	def	belonging to or associated in some way with you (thou).
	exam	1	thy goodness and mercy.
Thyestes	0.
	syl	Thy:es:tes
	pron	<TI1estEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	son of Pelops and brother of Atreus, with whose wife he committed adultery. In revenge, Atreus killed Thyestes' sons and served them to their father at a banquet.
Thyestean	sub
	head	Thyestes
	or	Thyestian
	syl	Thy+es+te:an
	pron	<TI1esti*n>, <2TIe1stE*n>
	pos	adj.
Thyestian	sub
	head	Thyestes
	or	Thyestean
	syl	Thy+es+ti:an
	pron	<TI1esti*n>, <2TIe1stE*n>
	pos	adj.
thylacine	ety	C19: from New Latin th*_ylac*_inus, from Greek thulakos pouch, sack
thylacine	0.
	syl	thy+la+cine
	pron	<1TIl*2sIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct or very rare doglike carnivorous marsupial, of Tasmania, having greyish-brown fur with dark vertical stripes on the back: family Also called: {Tasmanian wolf}.
thyme	ety	C14: from Old French thym, from Latin thymum, from Greek thumon, from thuein to make a burnt offering
thyme	0.
	syl	thyme
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small shrubs of the temperate genus having a strong mintlike odour, small leaves, and white, pink, or red flowers: family (labiates).
thymic	sub
	head	thyme
	syl	thym+ic
	pos	adj.
thymy	sub
	head	thyme
	syl	thym:y
	pos	adj.
thymelaeaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin, from Greek thumelaia, from thumon #7thyme+ elaia olive
thymelaeaceous	0.
	syl	thym+e:lae:a+ceous
	pron	<2Timili1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of trees and shrubs having tough acrid bark and simple leaves: includes spurge laurel, leatherwood, and mezereon.
-thymia	ety	New Latin, from Greek thumos temper
-thymia	0.
	syl	-thy:mi:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a certain emotional condition, mood, or state of mind.
	exam	1	cyclothymia.
thymic	0.
	syl	thym+ic
	pron	<1TImik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the thymus.
thymidine	ety	C20: from #7thym (#7ine) +-#7ide+-#7ine %2
thymidine	0.
	syl	thy+mi+dine
	pron	<1TImi2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the crystalline nucleoside of thymine, found in DNA. Formula: C\1\0H\1\4N\2O\5.
thymine	ety	C19: from #7thymic +-#7ine %2
thymine	0.
	syl	thy+mine
	pron	<1TImEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline pyrimidine base found in DNA. Formula: C\5H\6N\2O\2.
thymol	ety	C19: from #7thyme +-#7ol %2
thymol	0.
	syl	thy+mol
	pron	<1TImol>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline substance with an aromatic odour, obtained from the oil of thyme and used as a fungicide,@T antiseptic,@T and@T anthelmintic@T and@T in @T perfumery and embalming; 2-isopropylphenol. Formula: (CH\3)\2CHC\6H\3?!(CH\3)OH.
thymus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek thumos sweetbread
thymuses	infl
	head	thymus
	or	thymi
	syl	thy+mus:es
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thymi	infl
	head	thymus
	or	thymuses
	syl	thy+mi
	pron	<-mI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thymus	0.
	syl	thy+mus
	pron	<1TIm*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a glandular organ of vertebrates, consisting in man of two lobes situated below the thyroid. In early life it produces lymphocytes and is thought to influence certain immunological responses. It atrophies with age and is almost nonexistent in the adult.
thyratron	ety	C20: originally a trademark, from Greek thura door, valve+-#7tron 
thyratron	0.
	syl	thy+ra+tron
	pron	<1TIr*2tron>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic relay consisting of a gas-filled tube, usually a triode, in which a signal applied to the control grid initiates a transient anode current but subsequently loses control over it. See also {silicon controlled rectifier}.
thyristor	ety	C20: from #7thyr (#7atron) #7+ (#7trans) #7istor 
thyristor	0.
	syl	thy+ris+tor
	pron	<TI1rist*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {silicon controlled rectifier}.
thyrocalcitonin	ety	C20: from #7thyro-#7+calcitonin 
thyrocalcitonin	0.
	syl	thy+ro+cal+ci+ton+in
	pron	<2TIr*u2k@lsi1t*unin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calcitonin}.
thyroid	ety	C18: from New Latin thyroid*_es, from Greek thureoeid*_es, from thureos oblong (literally: door-shaped) shield, from thura door
thyroid	1.
	syl	thy+roid
	pron	<1TIrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the thyroid gland.
thyroid	2.
	syl	thy+roid
	pron	<1TIrcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the largest cartilage of the larynx.
thyroid	3.
	syl	thy+roid
	pron	<1TIrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	see {thyroid gland}.
thyroid	4.
	syl	thy+roid
	pron	<1TIrcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdered preparation made from the thyroid gland of certain animals, used to treat hypothyroidism.
thyroidectomies	infl
	head	thyroidectomy
	syl	thy+roid+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thyroidectomy	0.
	syl	thy+roid+ec+to+my
	pron	<2TIrci1dekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or part of the thyroid gland.
thyroid gland	0.
	syl	thy+roid gland
	pos	n.
	def	an endocrine gland of vertebrates, consisting in man of two lobes near the base of the neck. It secretes hormones that control metabolism and body growth.
thyroiditis	0.
	syl	thy+roid:i+tis
	pron	<2TIrci1dItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the thyroid gland.
thyroid-stimulating hormone	0.
	syl	thy:roid-stim:u:lat+ing hor+mone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thyrotropin}. Abbrev.: {TSH}.
thyrotoxicosis	0.
	syl	thy+ro+tox:i+co+sis
	pron	<2TIr*u2toksi1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hyperthyroidism}.
thyrotropin	ety	C20: from #7thyro-+ -#7trope+ -#7in 
thyrotrophin	alt
	head	thyrotropin
	or	thyrotropin
	syl	thy+ro+tro+phin
	pos	n.
thyrotropin	0.
	or	thyrotrophin
	syl	thy+ro+tro+pin
	pron	<2TIr*u1tr*upin>
	pos	n.
	def	a glycoprotein hormone secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland: it stimulates the activity of the thyroid gland. Also called: {thyroid-stimulating hormone}.
thyroxine	ety	C19: from #7thyro-#7+oxy - +#7-ine %2
thyroxin	alt
	head	thyroxine
	or	thyroxine
	syl	thy+rox+in
	pron	<TI1roksin>
	pos	n.
thyroxine	0.
	or	thyroxin
	syl	thy+rox+ine
	pron	<TI1roksEn>, <-sin>
	pos	n.
	def	the principal hormone produced by the thyroid gland: it increases the metabolic rate of tissues and also controls growth, as in amphibian metamorphosis. It can be synthesized or extracted from the thyroid glands of animals and used to treat hypothyroidism. Chemical name: tetra-iodothyromine; formula: C\1\5H\1\1I\4NO\4.
thyrse	ety	C17: from French: #7thyrsus 
thyrsus	alt
	head	thyrse
	or	thyrse
	syl	thyr+sus
	pron	<1TR:s*s>
	pos	n.
therses	infl
	head	thyrse
	or	thyrsi
	syl	thers:es
	pron	<1TR:sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thyrsi	infl
	head	thyrse
	or	therses
	syl	thyr+si
	pron	<1TR:sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thyrse	0.
	or	thyrsus
	syl	thyrse
	pron	<TR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a type of inflorescence, occurring in the lilac and grape, in which the main branch is racemose and the lateral branches cymose.
thyrsoid	sub
	head	thyrse
	syl	thyr+soid
	pos	adj.
thyrsus	ety	C18: from Latin, from Greek thursos stalk
thyrsi	infl
	head	thyrsus
	syl	thyr+si
	pron	<-sI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
thyrsus	1.
	syl	thyr+sus
	pron	<1TR:s*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a staff, usually one tipped with a pine cone, borne by Dionysus (Bacchus) and his followers.
thyrsus	2.
	syl	thyr+sus
	pron	<1TR:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {thyrse}.
thysanuran	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek thusanos fringe+ oura tail
thysanuran	1.
	syl	thys:a+nu+ran
	pron	<2Tis*1nju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any primitive wingless insect of the order which comprises the bristletails.
thysanuran	2.
	syl	thys:a+nu+ran
	pron	<2Tis*1nju*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the order
thysanurous	sub
	head	thysanuran
	syl	thys:a+1nu+rous
	pos	adj.
thyself	1.a.
	syl	thy+self
	pron	<@dI1self>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the reflexive form of or
thyself	2.
	syl	thy+self
	pron	<@dI1self>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	pre?!ceded by a copula
	def	your (thy) normal or usual self.
	exam	1	thou seemst not thyself this morning.
ti	H1.0.
	syl	ti
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a variant spelling of {te}.
ti	ety	of Polynesian origin
tis	infl
	head	ti
	syl	tis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ti	H2.1.
	syl	ti
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a woody palmlike agave plant, of the East Indies, having, white, mauve, or reddish flowers. The sword-shaped leaves are used for garments, fodder, thatch, etc., and the root for food and liquor.
ti	H2.2.
	syl	ti
	pron	<tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related plant, of New Zealand.
Ti	0.
	syl	Ti
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	titanium.
Tia Juana	0.
	syl	Ti:a Jua+na
	pron	<1ti*> <1wa:n*>, Spanish <1tia> <1$xwana>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tijuana}.
Tia Maria	0.
	syl	Ti:a Ma+ri:a
	pron	<1ti*> <m*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a coffee-flavoured liqueur from the West Indies.
tiara	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, of Oriental origin
tiara	1.
	syl	ti+ar:a
	pron	<ti1a:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's semicircular jewelled headdress for formal occasions.
tiara	2.
	syl	ti+ar:a
	pron	<ti1a:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a high headdress worn by Persian kings in ancient times.
tiara	3.a.
	syl	ti+ar:a
	pron	<ti1a:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a headdress worn by the pope, consisting of a beehive-shaped diadem surrounded by three coronets.
tiara	3.b.
	syl	ti+ar:a
	pron	<ti1a:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or rank of pope.
tiaraed	sub
	head	tiara
	syl	ti+1ar+aed
	pos	adj.
Tiber	0.
	syl	Ti+ber
	pron	<1tIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Italy, rising in the Tuscan Apennines and flowing south through Rome to the Tyrrhenian Sea: the longest river in Italy. Length: 405 km (252 miles). Ancient name: {Tiberis}. Italian name: {Tevere}.
Lake	infl
	head	Tiberias
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Tiberias	0.
	syl	Ti+be+ri+as
	pron	<tI1bi*ri2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (Sea of) {Galilee}.
Tiberius	0.
	syl	Ti:be:ri:us
	pron	<tI1bi*ri*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 42 #7b.c.- 37 #7a.d., Roman emperor (14-37 #7a.d.) . He succeeded his father-in-law Augustus after a brilliant military career. He became increasingly tyrannical.
Tibesti Massif	alt
	head	Tibesti
	or	Tibesti
	syl	Ti+bes+ti Mas+sif
	pron	<ti1besti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tibesti	0.
	or	Tibesti Massif
	syl	Ti+bes+ti
	pron	<ti1besti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range of volcanic origin in NW Chad, in the central Sahara extending for about 480 km (300 miles). Highest peak: Emi Koussi, 3415 m (11204 ft.).
Tibet	0.
	syl	Ti+bet
	pron	<ti1bet>
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous region of SW China: Europeans strictly excluded in the 19th century; invaded by China in 1950; rebellion (1959) against Chinese rule suppressed and the Dalai Lama fled to India; consists largely of a vast high plateau between the Himalayas and Kunlun Mountains; formerly a theocracy and the centre of Lamaism. Capital: Lhasa. Pop.: 1400000 (1973 est.). Area: 1221601 sq. km (471660 sq. miles). Chinese name: {Sitsang}.
Tibetan	1.
	syl	Ti+bet+an
	pron	<ti1betN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Tibet, its people, or their language.
Tibetan	2.
	syl	Ti+bet+an
	pron	<ti1betN>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Tibet.
Tibetan	3.
	syl	Ti+bet+an
	pron	<ti1betN>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of Tibet, belonging to the Sino-Tibetan family.
Tibeto-Burman	1.
	syl	Ti:bet:o-Bur:man
	pron	<ti1bet*u1bR:man>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Sino-Tibetan family of languages, sometimes regarded as a family in its own right. Compare {Sinitic}.
Tibeto-Burman	2.
	syl	Ti:bet:o-Bur:man
	pron	<ti1bet*u1bR:man>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging or relating to this group of languages.
tibia	ety	C16: from Latin: leg, pipe
tibiae	infl
	head	tibia
	or	tibias
	syl	tib:i:ae
	pron	<1tibi2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tibias	infl
	head	tibia
	or	tibiae
	syl	tib:i:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tibia	1.
	syl	tib:i:a
	pron	<1tibi*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shinbone}. the inner and thicker of the two bones of the human leg between the knee and ankle. Compare {fibula}.
tibia	2.
	syl	tib:i:a
	pron	<1tibi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
tibia	3.
	syl	tib:i:a
	pron	<1tibi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth segment of an insect's leg, lying between the femur and the tarsus.
tibial	sub
	head	tibia
	syl	tib+i:al
	pos	adj.
tibiotarsus	ety	C19: from tibio- (combining form of #7tibia) +#7tarsus 
tibiotarsus	0.
	syl	tib:i:o+tar+sus
	pron	<2tibi*u1ta:s*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the bone in the leg of a bird formed by fusion of the tibia and some of the tarsal bones.
Albius	infl
	head	Tibullus
	syl	Al:bi:us
	pron	<1@lbi*s>
	pos	n.
Tibullus	0.
	syl	Ti:bul:lus
	pron	<ti1b^l*s>
	pos	n.
	def	??54-??19 #7b.c., Roman elegiac poet.
Tibur	0.
	syl	Ti+bur
	pron	<1tIb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name for {Tivoli}.
tic	ety	C19: from French, of uncertain origin; compare Italian ticche 
tic	1.
	syl	tic
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	spasmodic twitching of a particular group of muscles.
tic	2.
	syl	tic
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	See {tic douloureux}.
tical	ety	C17: via Siamese and Portuguese from Malay tikal monetary unit
ticals	infl
	head	tical
	or	tical
	syl	ti+cals
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tical	infl
	or	ticals
	syl	ti+cal.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tical	1.
	syl	ti+cal
	pron	<ti1ka:l>, <-1kc:l> <1tEkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the former standard monetary unit of Thailand, replaced by the baht in 1928.
tical	2.
	syl	ti+cal
	pron	<ti1ka:l>, <-1kc:l> <1tEkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, formerly used in Thailand, equal to about half an ounce or 14 grams.
tic douloureux	ety	C19: from French, literally: painful tic
tic douloureux	0.
	syl	tic dou+lou+reux
	pron	<1tik> <2du:l*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of momentary stabbing pain along the trigeminal nerve. Also called: {trigeminal neuralgia}.
Ticino	1.
	syl	Ti+ci+no
	pron	Italian <ti1CEno>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton in S Switzerland: predominantly Italian-speaking and Roman Catholic; mountainous. Capital: Bellinzona. Pop.: 245458 (1970). Area: 2810 sq. km (1085 sq. miles). German name: {Tessin}.
Ticino	2.
	syl	Ti+ci+no
	pron	Italian <ti1CEno>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central Europe, rising in S central Switzerland and flowing southeast and west to Lake Maggiore, then southeast to the River Po. Length: 248 km (154 miles).
tick	ety	C13: from Low German tikk touch; related to Old High German zek*_on to pluck, Norwegian tikke to touch
tick	H1.1.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a recurrent metallic tapping or clicking sound, such as that made by a clock or watch.
tick	H1.2.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a moment or instant.
tick	H1.3.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark ($/#800861) or dash used to check off or indicate the correctness of something.
tick	H1.4.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or indicate by a recurrent tapping sound.
	exam	1	the clock ticked the minutes away.
tick	H1.5.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by off
	def	to mark or check (something, such as a list) with a tick.
what makes someone tick	6.
	head	tick
	syl	what makes someone tick.
	def	the basic drive or motivation of a person.
tick	xref
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {tick off, tick over}.
tick	ety	Old English ticca; related to Middle High German zeche tick, Middle Irish dega stag beetle
tick	H2.1.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small parasitic arachnids of the families ({hard ticks}) and ({soft ticks}) , typically living on the skin of warm-blooded animals and feeding on the blood and tissues of their hosts: order (mites and ticks). See also {sheep tick} (sense 1).
tick	H2.2.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other arachnids of the order
tick	H2.3.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain insects of the dipterous family that are ectoparasitic on horses, cattle, sheep, etc., esp. the sheep ked.
tick	ety	C15: probably from Middle Dutch t*_ike; related to Old High German ziecha pillow cover, Latin t*_eca case, Greek th*_ek*_e 
tick	H3.1.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	def	the strong covering of a pillow, mattress, etc.
tick	H3.2.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {ticking}.
tick	ety	C17: shortened from #7ticket 
tick	H4.0.
	syl	tick
	pron	<tik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	account or credit (esp. in the phrase {on tick) }.
tick-bird	0.
	syl	tick-bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {oxpecker}.
tick-borne typhus	0.
	syl	tick-borne ty+phus
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rocky Mountain spotted fever}.
ticker	1.a.
	syl	tick+er
	pron	<1tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	the heart.
ticker	1.b.
	syl	tick+er
	pron	<1tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a watch.
ticker	2.
	syl	tick+er
	pron	<1tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ticks.
ticker	3.
	syl	tick+er
	pron	<1tik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	the U.S. word for {tape machine}.
ticker tape	1.
	syl	tick+er tape
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock exchange.
	def	a continuous paper ribbon on which a tape machine automatically prints current stock quotations.
ticker tape reception	2.
	head	ticker tape
	or	ticker taparade 
	syl	ticker tape reception
	usage	mainly in New York
	def	the showering of the motorcade of a distinguished politician, visiting head of state, etc., with ticker tape as a sign of welcome.
ticket	ety	C17: from Old French etiquet, from estiquier to stick on, from Middle Dutch steken to #7{stick %2}
ticket	1.a.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of paper, cardboard, etc., showing that the holder is entitled to certain rights, such as travel on a train or bus, entry to a place of public entertainment, etc.
ticket	1.b.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	concerned with or relating to the issue, sale, or checking of tickets.
	exam	1	a ticket office;
	exam	2	ticket collector.
ticket	2.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of card, cloth, etc., attached to an article showing information such as its price, size, or washing instructions.
ticket	3.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a summons served for a parking offence or violation of traffic regulations.
ticket	4.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the certificate of competence issued to a ship's captain or an aircraft pilot.
ticket	5.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the group of candidates nominated by one party in an election; slate.
ticket	6.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the declared policy of a political party at an election.
ticket	7.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a certificate of discharge from the armed forces.
ticket	8.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the right or appropriate thing.
	exam	1	that's the ticket.
have (got) tickets on oneself	9.
	head	ticket
	syl	have (got) tickets on oneself.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to be conceited. {~}
ticket	10.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	def	to issue or attach a ticket or tickets to.
ticket	11.
	syl	tick+et
	pron	<1tikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to earmark for a particular purpose.
ticket of leave	0.
	syl	tick+et of leave
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in Britain
	def	a permit allowing a convict ({ticket-of-leave man}) to leave prison, after serving only part of his sentence, with certain restrictions placed on him.
tick fever	1.
	syl	tick fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	any acute infectious febrile disease caused by the bite of an infected tick.
tick fever	2.
	syl	tick fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Rocky Mountain spotted fever}.
ticking	ety	C17: from #7tick %3
ticking	0.
	syl	tick+ing
	pron	<1tikiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong cotton fabric, often striped, used esp. for mattress and pillow covers.
tickle	ety	C14: related to Old English tinclian, Old High German kizziton, Old Norse kitla, Latin titill*_are to #7titillate 
tickle	1.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to touch, stroke, or poke (a person, part of the body, etc.) so as to produce pleasure, laughter, or a twitching sensation.
tickle	2.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excite pleasurably; gratify.
tickle	3.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to delight or entertain (often in the phrase {tickle one's fancy) }.
tickle	4.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to itch or tingle.
tickle	5.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to catch (a fish, esp. a trout) by grasping it with the hands and gently moving the fingers into its gills.
tickle pink	6.
	head	tickle
	or	to death
	syl	tickle pink
	def	to please greatly.
	exam	1	he was tickled pink to be elected president.
tickle	7.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensation of light stroking or itching.
tickle	8.
	syl	tick+le
	pron	<1tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tickling.
tickler	1.
	syl	tick+ler
	pron	<1tikl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tickler file}. a memorandum book or file.
tickler	2.
	syl	tick+ler
	pron	<1tikl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting, U.S.
	def	a single-entry business journal.
tickler	3.
	syl	tick+ler
	pron	<1tikl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tickles.
tickler	4.
	syl	tick+ler
	pron	<1tikl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a difficult or delicate problem.
tickler coil	0.
	syl	tick+ler coil
	pos	n.
	def	a small inductance coil connected in series in the anode circuit of a valve and magnetically coupled to a coil in the grid circuit to provide feedback.
ticklish	1.
	syl	tick+lish
	pron	<1tikliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	susceptible and sensitive to being tickled.
ticklish	2.
	syl	tick+lish
	pron	<1tikliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	delicate or difficult.
	exam	1	a ticklish situation.
ticklish	3.
	syl	tick+lish
	pron	<1tikliS>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily upset or offended.
ticklishly	sub
	head	ticklish
	syl	tick+lish+ly
	pos	adv.
ticklishness	sub
	head	ticklish
	syl	tick+lish+ness
	pos	n.
tick off	1.
	syl	tick off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with a tick.
tick off	2.
	syl	tick off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to scold; reprimand.
tick over	1.
	syl	tick o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {idle}. (of an engine) to run at low speed with the throttle control closed and the transmission disengaged.
tick over	2.
	syl	tick o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to run smoothly without any major changes.
	exam	1	keep the firm ticking over until I get back.
tick-over	infl
	head	tick over
	syl	tick-o:ver.
	pos	n.
tick over	3.a.
	syl	tick o:ver
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the speed of an engine when it is ticking over.
tick over	3.b.
	syl	tick o:ver
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tick-over speed.
ticktack	ety	from #7tick %1
ticktack	1.
	syl	tick+tack
	pron	<1tik2t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a system of sign language, mainly using the hands, by which bookmakers transmit their odds to each other at race courses.
ticktack	2.
	syl	tick+tack
	pron	<1tik2t@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a ticking sound, as made by a clock.
tick-tack-toe	ety	C19: from #7tick-tack (meaning: an obsolete variety of backgammon)
tick-tack-too	alt
	head	tick-tack-toe
	or	tick-tack-toe
	syl	tick-tack-too
	pron	<2tikt@k1tu:>
	pos	n.
tick-tack-toe	0.
	or	tick-tack-too
	syl	tick-tack-toe
	pron	<2tikt@k1t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {noughts and crosses}.
ticktock	1.
	syl	tick+tock
	pron	<1tik2tok>
	pos	n.
	def	a ticking sound as made by a clock.
ticktock	2.
	syl	tick+tock
	pron	<1tik2tok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a ticking sound.
tick trefoil	0.
	syl	tick tre+foil
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical and subtropical leguminous plants of the genus having trifoliate leaves, clusters of small purplish or white flowers, and sticky jointed seed pods, which separate into segments that cling to animals. Also called: {beggar-ticks}.
Ticonderoga	0.
	syl	Ti+con+der:o+ga
	pron	<2tIkond*1r*ug*>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE New York State, on Lake George: site of Fort Ticonderoga, a strategic point in the War of American Independence.
tid	ety	Latin: three times a day
tid	0.
	syl	t.i.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions
	def	ter in die.
tidal	1.
	syl	tid+al
	pron	<1tIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characterized by, or affected by tides.
	exam	1	a tidal estuary.
tidal	2.
	syl	tid+al
	pron	<1tIdL>
	pos	adj.
	def	dependent on the state of the tide.
	exam	1	a tidal ferry.
tidal	3.
	syl	tid+al
	pron	<1tIdL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a glacier
	def	reaching the sea and discharging floes or icebergs.
tidally	sub
	head	tidal
	syl	tid+al+ly
	pos	adv.
tidal basin	0.
	syl	tid+al ba+sin
	pos	n.
	def	a basin for vessels that is filled at high tide.
tidal wave	1.
	syl	tid+al wave
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {tsunami}.
tidal wave	2.
	syl	tid+al wave
	pos	n.
	def	an unusually large incoming wave, often caused by high winds and spring tides.
tidal wave	3.
	syl	tid+al wave
	pos	n.
	def	a forceful and widespread movement in public opinion, action, etc.
tidbit	0.
	syl	tid+bit
	pron	<1tid2bit>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {titbit}.
tiddler	ety	C19: from dialectal tittlebat, childish variant of #7stickleback, influenced by #7tiddly %1
tiddler	1.
	syl	tid+dler
	pron	<1tidl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a very small fish or aquatic creature, esp. a stickleback, minnow, or tadpole.
tiddler	2.
	syl	tid+dler
	pron	<1tidl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a small child, esp. one undersized for its age.
tiddly	ety	C19: childish variant of #7little 
tiddly	H1.0.
	syl	tid+dly
	pron	<1tidli>
	qual	Brit. adj.
	def	small; tiny.
tiddly	ety	C19 (meaning: a drink): of unknown origin
tiddly	H2.0.
	syl	tid+dly
	pron	<1tidli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	slightly drunk.
tiddlywinks	ety	C19: probably from #7tiddly %1+dialect wink, variant of #7winch 
tiddlywinks	0.
	syl	tid:dly+winks
	pron	<1tidli2wiGks>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which players try to flick discs of plastic into a cup by pressing them sharply on the side with other larger discs.
tide	ety	Old English t*_id time; related to Old High German z*_it, Old Norse t*_ithr time
tide	H1.1.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the cyclic rise and fall of sea level caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon. There are usually two high tides and two low tides in each lunar day. See also {neap tide, spring tide}.
tide	H1.2.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the current, ebb, or flow of water at a specified place resulting from these changes in level.
	exam	1	the tide is coming in.
tide	H1.3.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	def	See {{ebb} (sense 3}) and {{flood} (sense 3}).
tide	H1.4.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	def	a widespread tendency or movement.
	exam	1	the tide of resentment against the government.
tide	H1.5.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	def	a critical point in time; turning point.
	exam	1	the tide of his fortunes.
tide	H1.6.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a fair or holiday.
tide	H1.7.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic except in combination.
	def	a season or time.
	exam	1	Christmastide.
tide	H1.8.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any body of mobile water, such as a stream.
tide	H1.9.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a favourable opportunity.
tide	H1.10.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry or be carried with or as if with the tide.
tide	H1.11.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ebb and flow like the tide.
tideless	sub
	head	tide
	syl	tide+less
	pos	adj.
tidelike	sub
	head	tide
	syl	tide+2like
	pos	adj.
tide	ety	Old English t*_idan; related to Old Frisian t*_idia to proceed to, Middle Low German t*_iden to hurry, Old Norse t*_itha to desire
tide	H2.0.
	syl	tide
	pron	<tId>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to happen.
tide-gauge	0.
	syl	tide-gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a gauge used to measure extremes or the present level of tidal movement.
tideland	0.
	syl	tide+land
	pron	<1tId2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	land between high-water and low-water marks.
tidemark	1.
	syl	tide+mark
	pron	<1tId2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark left by the highest or lowest point of a tide.
tidemark	2.
	syl	tide+mark
	pron	<1tId2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a marker indicating the highest or lowest point reached by a tide.
tidemark	3.
	syl	tide+mark
	pron	<1tId2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a mark showing a level reached by a liquid.
	exam	1	a tidemark on the bath.
tidemark	4.
	syl	tide+mark
	pron	<1tId2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a dirty mark on the skin, indicating the extent to which someone has washed.
tide over	0.
	syl	tide o:ver
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to help to get through (a period of difficulty, distress, etc.)
tide-rip	0.
	syl	tide-rip
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{riptide} (sense 1}).
tidewaiter	0.
	syl	tide+wait:er
	pron	<1tId2wAt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a customs officer who boarded and inspected incoming ships.
tidewater	1.
	syl	tide+wat:er
	pron	<1tId2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	water that advances and recedes with the tide.
tidewater	2.
	syl	tide+wat:er
	pron	<1tId2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	water that covers land that is dry at low tide.
tidewater	3.a.
	syl	tide+wat:er
	pron	<1tId2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	coastal land drained by tidal streams.
tidewater	3.b.
	syl	tide+wat:er
	pron	<1tId2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tidewater regions.
tideway	0.
	syl	tide+way
	pron	<1tId2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong tidal current or its channel, esp. the tidal part of a river.
tidings	ety	Old English t*_idung; related to Middle Low German t*_idinge information, Old Norse tidhendi events; see #7tide %2
tidings	0.
	syl	tid+ings
	pron	<1tIdiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	information or news.
tidy	ety	C13 (in the sense: timely, seasonable, excellent): from #7tide %1#7+ -#7y %1; related to Dutch tijdig timely
tidier	infl
	head	tidy
	syl	ti:di+er
	pos	adj.
tidiest	infl
	head	tidy
	syl	ti:di+est.
	pos	adj.
tidy	1.
	syl	ti:dy
	pron	<1tIdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or indicating neatness and order.
tidy	2.
	syl	ti:dy
	pron	<1tIdi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	considerable.
	exam	1	a tidy sum of money.
tidies	infl
	head	tidy
	syl	ti:dies
	pos	vb.
tidying	infl
	head	tidy
	syl	ti:dy+ing
	pos	vb.
tidied	infl
	head	tidy
	syl	ti:died.
	pos	vb.
tidy	3.
	syl	ti:dy
	pron	<1tIdi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to put (things) in order; neaten.
tidies	infl
	head	tidy
	syl	ti:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tidy	4.a.
	syl	ti:dy
	pron	<1tIdi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small container in which odds and ends are kept.
sink tidy	4.b.
	head	tidy
	syl	sink tidy.
	def	a container with holes in the bottom, kept in the sink to retain rubbish that might clog the plug hole.
tidy	5.
	syl	ti:dy
	pron	<1tIdi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an ornamental protective covering for the back or arms of a chair.
tidily	sub
	head	tidy
	syl	ti+di+ly
	pos	adv.
tidiness	sub
	head	tidy
	syl	ti+di+ness
	pos	n.
tie	ety	Old English t*_igan to tie; related to Old Norse teygja to draw, stretch out, Old English t*_eon to pull; see #7tug, {tow %1}#7, tight 
ties	infl
	head	tie
	syl	ties
	pos	vb.
tying	infl
	head	tie
	syl	ty+ing
	pos	vb.
tied	infl
	head	tie
	syl	tied.
	pos	vb.
tie	1.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fasten or be fastened with string, thread, etc.
tie	2.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a knot or bow) in (something).
	exam	1	to tie a knot;
	exam	2	tie a ribbon.
tie	3.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restrict or secure.
tie	4.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to equal (the score) of (a competitor or fellow candidate).
tie	5.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to unite in marriage.
tie	6.a.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to execute (two successive notes of the same pitch) as though they formed one note of composite time value.
tie	6.b.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to connect (two printed notes) with a tie.
fit to be tied	7.
	head	tie
	syl	fit to be tied.
	qual	Slang.
	def	very angry or upset.
tie	8.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a bond, link, or fastening.
tie	9.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a restriction or restraint.
tie	10.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a string, wire, ribbon, etc., with which something is tied.
tie	11.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow piece of material worn, esp. by men, under the collar of a shirt, tied in a knot close to the throat with the ends hanging down the front. U.S. name: {necktie}.
tie	12.a.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	an equality in score, attainment, etc., in a contest.
tie	12.b.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	the match or competition in which such a result is attained.
tie	13.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a structural member such as a tie beam or tie rod.
tie	14.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport, Brit.
	def	a match or game in an eliminating competition.
	exam	1	a cup tie.
tie	15.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a shoe fastened by means of laces.
tie	16.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {sleeper} (on a railway track).
tie	17.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a slur connecting two notes of the same pitch indicating that the sound is to be prolonged for their joint time value.
tie	18.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	one of two measurements running from two points on a survey line to a point of detail to fix its position.
tie	19.
	syl	tie
	pron	<tI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Lacemaking.
	def	another name for {bride} %2. {~} See also {tie in, tie up}.
tieback	0.a.
	syl	tie+back
	pron	<1tI2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a length of cord, ribbon, or other fabric used for tying a curtain to one side.
tieback	0.b.
	syl	tie+back
	pron	<1tI2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a curtain having such a device.
tie beam	0.
	syl	tie beam
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal beam that serves to prevent two other structural members from separating, esp. one that connects two corresponding rafters in a roof or roof truss.
tiebreaker	0.
	syl	tie+break:er
	pron	<1tI2brAk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	a method of deciding quickly the result of a set drawn at five-all, usually involving the playing of one deciding game in which each player serves twice alternately.
Ludwig	infl
	head	Tieck
	syl	Lud:wig
	pron	<1lu:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
Tieck	0.
	syl	Tieck
	pron	German <tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	1773-1853, German romantic writer, noted esp. for his fairy tales.
tie clasp	0.
	syl	tie clasp
	pos	n.
	def	a clip, often ornamental, which holds a tie in place against a shirt. Also called: {tie clip}.
tied	1.
	syl	tied
	pron	<tId>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	of a public house, etc.
	def	obliged to sell only the beer, etc., of a particular brewery.
tied	2.
	syl	tied
	pron	<tId>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	of a house or cottage
	def	rented out to the tenant for as long as he is employed by the owner.
tie-dyeing	0.
	syl	tie-dye:ing
	pos	n.
	def	a method of dyeing textiles to produce patterns by tying sections of the cloth together so that they will not absorb the dye.
tie-dyed	sub
	head	tie-dyeing
	syl	tie-2dyed
	pos	adj.
tie in	1.
	syl	tie in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to come or bring into a certain relationship; coordinate.
tie-in	infl
	head	tie in
	syl	tie-in.
	pos	n.
tie in	2.
	syl	tie in
	pos	n.
	def	a link, relationship, or coordination.
tie in	3.
	syl	tie in
	pos	n.
	def	publicity material, a book, tape, etc., linked to a film or broadcast programme or series.
tie in	4.a.
	syl	tie in
	pos	n.
	def	a sale or advertisement offering products of which a purchaser must buy one or more in addition to his purchase.
tie in	4.b.
	syl	tie in
	pos	n.
	def	an item sold or advertised in this way, esp. the extra item.
tie in	4.c.
	syl	tie in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tie-in sale.
tie line	0.
	syl	tie line
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone line between two private branch exchanges or private exchanges that may or may not pass through a main exchange.
tiemannite	ety	C19: named after J. C. W. F. Tiemann (1848-99), German scientist
tiemannite	0.
	syl	tie+man+nite
	pron	<1tEm*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey mineral consisting of mercury selenide. Formula: HgSe.
Tien Shan	0.
	syl	Tien Shan
	pron	<1tjen1Sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a great mountain system of central Asia, in the Kirghiz SSR of the Soviet Union and the Sinkiang-Uighur AR of W China, extending for about 2500 km (1500 miles). Highest peak: Pobeda Peak, 7439 m (24406 ft.). Russian name: {Tyan-Shan}.
T'ien-ching	alt
	head	Tientsin
	or	Tientsin
	syl	T'ien-ching
	pron	<1tjen1CiG>
	pos	n.
Tientsin	0.
	or	T'ien-ching
	syl	Tien+tsin
	pron	<1tjen1tsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE China, in Hopeh province, on the Grand Canal 51 km (32 miles) from the Yellow Sea: the third largest city in China; seat of Nankai University (1919). Pop.: 4280000 (1970 est.).
tiepin	0.
	syl	tie+pin
	pron	<1tI2pin>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental pin of various shapes used to pin the two ends of a tie to a shirt.
Giovanni Battista	infl
	head	Tiepolo
	syl	Gio:van:ni Bat:tis:ta
	pron	<Jo1vanni> <bat1tista>
	pos	n.
Tiepolo	0.
	syl	Tie:po:lo
	pron	Italian <1tjepolo>, English <tE1ep*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1696-1770, Italian rococo painter, esp. of frescoes as in Residenz at W*"urzburg.
tier	ety	C16: from Old French tire rank, of Germanic origin; compare Old English t*_ir embellishment
tier	H1.1.
	syl	tier
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of rows placed one above and behind the other, such as theatre seats.
tier	H1.2.a.
	syl	tier
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a layer or level.
tier	H1.2.b.
	syl	tier
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a three-tier cake.
tier	H1.3.
	syl	tier
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rank, order, or row.
tier	H1.4.
	syl	tier
	pron	<ti*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or arrange in tiers.
tier	H2.0.
	syl	ti:er
	pron	<1tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ties.
tierce	ety	C15: from Old French, feminine of tiers third, from Latin tertius 
tierce	1.
	syl	tierce
	pron	<ti*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {terce}.
tierce	2.
	syl	tierce
	pron	<ti*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the third of eight basic positions from which a parry or attack can be made in fencing.
tierce	3.
	syl	tierce
	pron	<tR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Piquet, etc.
	def	a sequence of three cards in the same suit.
tierce	4.
	syl	tierce
	pron	<ti*s>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete measure of capacity equal to 42 wine gallons.
tierce de Picardie	0.
	syl	tierce de Pi+car+die
	pron	French <tjers> <d*> <pikar1di>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Picardy third}.
tiercel	0.
	syl	tier+cel
	pron	<1ti*sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {tercel}.
tie rod	0.
	syl	tie rod
	pos	n.
	def	any rod or bar designed to prevent the separation of two parts, as in a vehicle.
Tierra del Fuego	0.
	syl	Tier+ra del Fue+go
	pron	Spanish <1tjArra> <DAl> <1fwA$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	an archipelago at the S extremity of South America, separated from the mainland by the Strait of Magellan: the west and south belong to Chile, the east to Argentina, and several islands are disputed. Area: 73643 sq. km (28434 sq. miles).
tie up	1.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attach or bind securely with or as if with string, rope, etc.
tie up	2.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to moor (a vessel).
tie up	3.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to engage the attentions of.
	exam	1	he's tied up at the moment and can't see you.
tie up	4.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to conclude (the organization of something).
	exam	1	the plans for the trip were tied up well in advance.
tie up	5.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to come or bring to a complete standstill.
tie up	6.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest or commit (funds, etc.) and so make unavailable for other uses.
tie up	7.
	syl	tie up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject (property) to conditions that prevent sale, alienation, or other action.
tie-up	infl
	head	tie up
	syl	tie-up.
	pos	n.
tie up	8.
	syl	tie up
	pos	n.
	def	a link or connection.
tie up	9.
	syl	tie up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a standstill.
tie up	10.
	syl	tie up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an informal term for {traffic jam}.
tiff	ety	C18: of unknown origin
tiff	H1.1.
	syl	tiff
	pron	<tif>
	pos	n.
	def	a petty quarrel.
tiff	H1.2.
	syl	tiff
	pron	<tif>
	pos	n.
	def	a fit of ill humour.
tiff	H1.3.
	syl	tiff
	pron	<tif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or be in a tiff.
tiff	ety	C18: see #7tiffin 
tiff	H2.0.
	syl	tiff
	pron	<tif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a small draught of alcoholic drink; dram.
tiffany	ety	C17: (in the sense: a fine dress worn on Twelfth Night): from Old French tifanie, from ecclesiastical Latin theophania Epiphany; see #7theophany 
tiffanies	infl
	head	tiffany
	syl	tif+fa+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tiffany	0.
	syl	tif+fa+ny
	pron	<1tif*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheer fine gauzy fabric.
Tiffany glass	ety	C19: named after Louis C. Tiffany (1848-1933), U.S. painter and glass manufacturer
Tiffany glass	0.
	syl	Tif+fa+ny glass
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {Favrile glass}.
tiffin	ety	C18: probably from obsolete tiffing, from tiff to sip
tiffin	0.
	syl	tif+fin
	pron	<1tifin>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a light meal, esp. one taken at midday.
Tiflis	0.
	syl	Tif+lis
	pron	<tif1lEs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for {Tbilisi}.
tiger	ety	C13: from Old French tigre, from Latin tigris, from Greek, of Iranian origin
tiger	1.
	syl	ti+ger
	pron	<1tIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large feline mammal, of forests in most of Asia, having a tawny yellow coat with black stripes.
tiger	2.
	syl	ti+ger
	pron	<1tIg*>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any of various other animals, such as the jaguar, leopard, and thylacine.
tiger	3.
	syl	ti+ger
	pron	<1tIg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dynamic, forceful, or cruel person.
tigerish	sub
	head	tiger
	or	tigrish
	syl	ti+ger+ish
	pos	adj.
tigrish	sub
	head	tiger
	or	tigerish
	syl	ti+grish
	pos	adj.
tiger-like	sub
	head	tiger
	syl	ti:ger-like
	pos	adj.
Tiger balm	0.
	syl	Ti+ger balm
	pos	n.
	usage	Trademark. in Malaysia
	def	a mentholated ointment widely used as a panacea.
tiger beetle	0.
	syl	ti+ger bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any active predatory beetle of the family chiefly of warm dry regions, having powerful mandibles and long legs.
tiger cat	1.
	syl	ti+ger cat
	pos	n.
	def	a medium-sized feline mammal, of Central and South America, having a dark-striped coat.
tiger cat	2.
	syl	ti+ger cat
	pos	n.
	def	any similar feline with tiger-like markings, such as the margay.
tiger lily	1.
	syl	ti+ger lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	a lily plant, of China and Japan, cultivated for its flowers, which have black-spotted orange reflexed petals.
tiger lily	2.
	syl	ti+ger lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar lilies.
tiger moth	0.
	syl	ti+ger moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various moths of the family esp. of the genus typically having a stout body and wings conspicuously marked with stripes and spots.
tigereye	alt
	head	tiger's-eye
	or	tiger's-eye
	syl	ti:ger+eye
	pos	n.
tiger's-eye	1.
	or	tigereye
	syl	ti:ger's-eye
	pron	<1tIg*z2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a golden brown silicified variety of crocidolite, used as an ornamental stone.
tiger's-eye	2.
	or	tigereye
	syl	ti:ger's-eye
	pron	<1tIg*z2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a glaze resembling this, used on pottery.
tiger shark	1.
	syl	ti+ger shark
	pos	n.
	def	a voracious omnivorous requiem shark, chiefly of tropical waters, having a striped or spotted body.
tiger shark	2.
	syl	ti+ger shark
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other spotted sharks, such as of the Indian Ocean.
tiger snake	0.
	syl	ti+ger snake
	pos	n.
	def	a highly venomous brown-and-yellow elapid snake, of Australia and Tasmania.
tight	ety	C14: probably variant of thight, from Old Norse th*_ettr close; related to Middle High German d*_ihte thick
tight	1.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	stretched or drawn so as not to be loose; taut.
	exam	1	a tight cord.
tight	2.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	fitting or covering in a close manner.
	exam	1	a tight dress.
tight	3.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	held, made, fixed, or closed firmly and securely.
	exam	1	a tight knot.
tight	4.a.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of close and compact construction or organization, esp. so as to be impervious to water, air, etc.
tight	4.b.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	watertight;
	exam	2	airtight.
tight	5.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	unyielding or stringent.
	exam	1	to keep a tight hold on resources.
tight	6.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cramped or constricted.
	exam	1	a tight fit.
tight	7.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean or miserly.
tight	8.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult and problematic.
	exam	1	a tight situation.
tight	9.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	hardly profitable.
	exam	1	a tight bargain.
tight	10.a.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a commodity
	def	difficult to obtain; in excess demand.
tight	10.b.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of funds, money, etc.
	def	difficult and expensive to borrow because of high demand or restrictive monetary policy.
tight	10.c.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of markets
	def	characterized by excess demand or scarcity with prices tending to rise. Compare {{easy} (sense 8}).
tight	11.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a match or game
	def	very close or even.
tight	12.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	drunk.
tight	13.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Informal. of a person
	def	showing tension.
tight	14.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	neat.
sit tight	15.
	head	tight
	syl	sit tight.
	def	to maintain one's position, stand, or opinion firmly.
tight	16.
	syl	tight
	pron	<tIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a close, firm, or secure way.
	exam	1	pull it tight.
sleep tight	17.
	head	tight
	syl	sleep tight.
	def	to sleep soundly.
tightly	sub
	head	tight
	syl	tight+ly
	pos	adv.
tightness	sub
	head	tight
	syl	tight+ness
	pos	n.
tighten	1.
	syl	tight+en
	pron	<1tItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become tight or tighter.
tighten one's belt	2.
	head	tighten
	syl	tighten one's belt.
	def	to economize.
tightener	sub
	head	tighten
	syl	tight+en+er
	pos	n.
tightfisted	0.
	syl	tight+fist:ed
	pron	<2tIt1fistid>
	pos	adj.
	def	mean; miserly.
tightknit	1.
	syl	tight+knit
	pron	<2tIt1nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	closely integrated.
	exam	1	a tightknit community.
tightknit	2.
	syl	tight+knit
	pron	<2tIt1nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	organized carefully and concisely.
tight-lipped	1.
	syl	tight-lipped
	pos	adj.
	def	reticent, secretive, or taciturn.
tight-lipped	2.
	syl	tight-lipped
	pos	adj.
	def	with the lips pressed tightly together, as through anger.
tightrope	0.
	syl	tight+rope
	pron	<1tIt2r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope or cable stretched taut above the ground on which acrobats walk or perform balancing feats.
tightrope walker	0.
	syl	tight+rope walk+er
	pos	n.
	def	an acrobat who performs on a tightrope.
tightrope walking	sub
	head	tightrope walker
	syl	tight+rope walk+ing
	pos	n.
tights	1.
	syl	tights
	pron	<tIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S. and Austral.): {pantihose}. a one-piece clinging garment covering the body from the waist to the feet, worn by women in place of stockings and also by acrobats, dancers, etc.
tights	2.
	syl	tights
	pron	<tIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a similar garment formerly worn by men, as in the 16th century with a doublet.
tightwad	0.
	syl	tight+wad
	pron	<1tIt2wod>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stingy person; miser.
Tiglath-pileser I	0.
	syl	Tig:lath-pi:le:ser I
	pron	<1tigl@T> <pi1lEz*>, <pI->
	pos	n.
	def	king of Assyria (??1116-??1093 #7b.c.) #7, who extended his kingdom to the upper Euphrates and defeated the king of Babylonia.
Tiglath-pileser III	0.
	syl	Tig:lath-pi:le:ser III
	pos	n.
	def	known as died ??727 #7b.c., king of Assyria (745-727), who greatly extended his empire, subjugating Syria and Palestine.
tiglic acid	ety	C19 tiglic, from New Latin phrase Croton tiglium (name of the croton plant), of uncertain origin
tiglic acid	0.
	syl	tig+lic ac:id
	pron	<1tiglik>
	pos	n.
	def	a syrupy liquid or crystalline colourless unsaturated carboxylic acid, with the configuration, found in croton oil and used in perfumery; 2-methyl-2-butenoic acid. Formula: CH\3CH:C(CH\3)COOH.
tiglon	alt
	head	tigon
	or	tigon
	syl	tig+lon
	pron	<1tiglon>
	pos	n.
tigon	0.
	or	tiglon
	syl	ti+gon
	pron	<1tIg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the hybrid offspring of a male tiger and a female lion.
Tigr'e	1.
	syl	Ti+gr*'e
	pron	<1tEgrA>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of N Ethiopia, bordering on Eritrea: formerly a separate kingdom. Capital: Makale. Pop.: 1787500 (1971 est.). Area: 65900 sq. km (25444 sq. miles).
Tigr'e	2.
	syl	Ti+gr*'e
	pron	<1tEgrA>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of NE Ethiopia, belonging to the SE Semitic sub?!family of the Afro-Asiatic family.
tigress	1.
	syl	ti+gress
	pron	<1tIgris>
	pos	n.
	def	a female tiger.
tigress	2.
	syl	ti+gress
	pron	<1tIgris>
	pos	n.
	def	a fierce, cruel, or wildly passionate woman.
Tigrinya	0.
	syl	Ti+gri+nya
	pron	<ti1grEnj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of N Ethiopia, belonging to the SE Semitic subfamily of the Afro-Asiatic family.
Tigris	0.
	syl	Ti+gris
	pron	<1tIgris>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW Asia, rising in E Turkey and flowing southeast through Baghdad to the Euphrates in SE Iraq, forming the delta of the Shatt-al-Arab, which flows into the Persian Gulf: part of a canal and irrigation system as early as 2400 #7b.c., with many ancient cities (including Nineveh) on its banks. Length: 1900 km (1180 miles).
Tihua	alt
	head	Tihwa
	or	Tihwa
	syl	Ti+hua
	pron	<1tE1hwa:>
	pos	n.
Tihwa	0.
	or	Tihua
	syl	Ti+hwa
	pron	<1tE1hwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Urumchi}.
Tia Juana	alt
	head	Tijuana
	or	Tijuana
	syl	Ti:a Jua+na
	pos	n.
Tijuana	0.
	or	Tia Juana
	syl	Ti+jua+na
	pron	<tE1wa:n*>, Spanish <ti1$xhwana>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in NW Mexico, in Baja California. Pop.: 386852 (1974 est.).
tike	0.
	syl	tike
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tyke}.
tiki	ety	from Maori
tiki	0.
	syl	ti:ki
	pron	<1tEki>
	pos	n.
	def	an amulet or figurine in the form of a carved representation of an ancestor, worn in some Maori cultures.
tikoloshe	0.
	syl	tik:o+loshe
	pron	<2tiko1loS>, <-1loSi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {tokoloshe}.
til	ety	C19: from Hindi, from Sanskrit til*'a sesame
til	0.
	syl	til
	pron	<til>, <tEl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sesame}, esp. a variety grown in India.
tilapia	ety	C18: from New Latin
tilapia	0.
	syl	ti+lap:i:a
	pron	<ti1l@pi*>, <-1lA->
	pos	n.
	def	any mouthbrooding cichlid fish of the African freshwater genus used as food fishes.
Tilburg	0.
	syl	Til+burg
	pron	Dutch <1tilbyrx>, English <1tilbR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Netherlands, in North Brabant: textile industries. Pop.: 152318 (1974 est.).
tilbury	ety	C19: probably named after the inventor
tilburies	infl
	head	tilbury
	syl	til+bur:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tilbury	0.
	syl	til+bur:y
	pron	<1tilb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a light two-wheeled horse-drawn open carriage, seating two people.
Tilbury	0.
	syl	Til+bur:y
	pron	<1tilb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	an area in Essex, on the River Thames: extensive docks; principal container port of the Port of London.
tilde	ety	C19: from Spanish, from Latin titulus title, superscription
tilde	0.
	syl	til+de
	pron	<1tild*>
	pos	n.
	def	the diacritical mark ({*~ }) placed over a letter to indicate a palatal nasal consonant, as in Spanish This symbol is also used in the International Phonetic Alphabet to represent any nasalized vowel.
tile	ety	Old English t*_igele, from Latin t*_egula; related to German Ziegel 
tile	1.
	syl	tile
	pron	<tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat thin slab of fired clay, rubber, linoleum, etc., usually square or rectangular and sometimes ornamental, used with others to cover a roof, floor, wall, etc.
tile	2.
	syl	tile
	pron	<tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pipe made of earthenware, concrete, or plastic, used with others to form a drain.
tile	3.
	syl	tile
	pron	<tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	tiles collectively.
tile	4.
	syl	tile
	pron	<tIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a rectangular block used as a playing piece in mahjong and other games.
on the tiles	5.
	head	tile
	syl	on the tiles.
	qual	Informal.
	def	on a spree, esp. of drinking or debauchery.
tile	6.
	syl	tile
	pron	<tIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with tiles.
tiler	sub
	head	tile
	syl	til+er
	pos	n.
tilefish	infl
	or	tilefishes
	syl	tile+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tilefishes	infl
	head	tilefish
	or	tilefish
	syl	tile+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tilefish	0.
	syl	tile+fish
	pron	<1tIl2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a large brightly coloured deep-sea percoid food fish, of warm and tropical seas, esp. the North American coast of the Atlantic: family
tiliaceous	ety	C19: from Late Latin tili*_aceus, from Latin tilia linden
tiliaceous	0.
	syl	til:i:a+ceous
	pron	<2tili1AS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of flowering plants, mostly trees and shrubs of warm and tropical regions: includes linden and jute.
tiling	1.
	syl	til+ing
	pron	<1tIliG>
	pos	n.
	def	tiles collectively.
tiling	2.
	syl	til+ing
	pron	<1tIliG>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of or surfaced with tiles.
till	ety	Old English til; related to Old Norse til to, Old High German zil goal, aim#e Usage. Till is a variant of until that is acceptable at all levels of language. Until is, however, often preferred at the beginning of a sentence in formal writing: until his behaviour improves, he cannot become a member.
till	H1.0.
	syl	till
	pron	<til>
	pos	conj. prep. prep.
	def	short for {until}. Also (not standard): {'til}.
till	ety	Old English tilian to try, obtain; related to Old Frisian tilia to obtain, Old Saxon til*_on to obtain, Old High German zil*_on to hasten towards
till	H2.1.
	syl	till
	pron	<til>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cultivate and work (land) for the raising of crops.
till	H2.2.
	syl	till
	pron	<til>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {plough}.
tillable	sub
	head	till
	syl	till+a:ble
	pos	adj.
till	ety	C15 tylle, of obscure origin
till	H3.1.
	syl	till
	pron	<til>
	pos	n.
	def	a box, case, or drawer in which money is kept, esp. in a shop.
till	H3.2.
	syl	till
	pron	<til>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {cash register}.
till	ety	C17: of unknown origin
till	H4.0.
	syl	till
	pron	<til>
	pos	n.
	def	an unstratified glacial deposit consisting of rock fragments of various sizes. The most common is boulder clay.
tillage	1.
	syl	till+age
	pron	<1tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or art of tilling.
tillage	2.
	syl	till+age
	pron	<1tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	tilled land.
tillandsia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after Elias Tillands (died 1693), Finno-Swedish botanist
tillandsia	0.
	syl	til+land+si:a
	pron	<ti1l@ndzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bromeliaceous epiphytic plant of the genus such as Spanish moss, of tropical and subtropical America.
tiller	ety	C15: from Anglo-French teiler beam of a loom, from Medieval Latin t*_el*_arium, from Latin t*_ela web
tiller	H1.0.
	syl	till+er
	pron	<1til*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a handle fixed to the top of a rudderpost to serve as a lever in steering it.
tillerless	sub
	head	tiller
	syl	till+er+less
	pos	adj.
tiller	ety	Old English telgor twig; related to Icelandic tjalga branch
tiller	H2.1.
	syl	till+er
	pron	<1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shoot that arises from the base of the stem in grasses.
tiller	H2.2.
	syl	till+er
	pron	<1til*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {sapling}.
tiller	H2.3.
	syl	till+er
	pron	<1til*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a plant
	def	to produce tillers.
Paul Johannes	infl
	head	Tillich
	syl	Paul Jo:han:nes.
	pos	n.
Tillich	0.
	syl	Til:lich
	pron	<1tilik>
	pos	n.
	def	1886-1965, U.S. Protestant theologian and philosopher, born in Germany. His works include (1952) and (1951-63).
tillicum	ety	from Chinook Jargon, from Chinook tlxam kin, esp. as distinguished from chiefs
tillicum	0.
	syl	til+li+cum
	pron	<1tilik*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	North American informal. in the Pacific Northwest
	def	a friend.
Tilly	0.
	syl	Til:ly
	pron	<1tili>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Jo@.han Tser@.claes von} (#!jo$:han ts$er#!klas f@$n). 1559-1632, Flemish soldier, who commanded the army of The Catholic League (1618-32) and the imperial forces (1630-32) in the Thirty Years' War.
Tilsit	0.
	syl	Til+sit
	pron	<1tilzit>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1945) of {Sovetsk}.
tilt	ety	Old English tealtian; related to Dutch touteren to totter, Norwegian tylta to tiptoe, tylten unsteady
tilt	H1.1.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to incline or cause to incline at an angle.
tilt	H1.2.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to attack or overthrow (a person or people) in a tilt or joust.
tilt	H1.3.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by at
	def	to aim or thrust.
	exam	1	to tilt a lance.
tilt	H1.4.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to work or forge with a tilt hammer.
tilt	H1.5.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a slope or angle.
	exam	1	at a tilt.
tilt	H1.6.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tilting.
tilt	H1.7.a.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a jousting contest.
tilt	H1.7.b.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	a thrust with a lance or pole delivered during a tournament.
tilt	H1.8.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	any dispute, contest, or similar encounter.
tilt	H1.9.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tilt hammer}.
(at) full tilt	10.
	head	tilt
	syl	(at) full tilt.
	def	at full speed or force.
tilter	sub
	head	tilt
	syl	tilt+er
	pos	n.
tilt	ety	Old English teld; related to Old High German zelt tent, Old Norse tjald tent
tilt	H2.1.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	n.
	def	an awning or canopy, usually of canvas, for a boat, booth, etc.
tilt	H2.2.
	syl	tilt
	pron	<tilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or provide with a tilt.
tilth	ety	Old English tilthe; see #7till %2
tilth	1.
	syl	tilth
	pron	<tilT>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of tilling land.
tilth	2.
	syl	tilth
	pron	<tilT>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of soil or land that has been tilled. esp. with respect to suitability for promoting plant growth.
tilt hammer	0.
	syl	tilt ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a drop hammer consisting of a heavy head moving at the end of a pivoted arm; used in forging.
tiltyard	0.
	syl	tilt+yard
	pron	<1tilt2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an enclosed area for tilting.
Tim	0.
	syl	Tim.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Timothy.
Timaru	0.
	syl	Tim:a+ru
	pron	<1tim*2ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in S New Zealand, on E South Island. Pop.: 28326 (1971).
timbal	ety	C17: from French timbale, from Old French tamballe, (associated also with cymbale cymbal), from Old Spanish atabal, from Arabic at-tabl the drum
tymbal	alt
	head	timbal
	or	timbal
	syl	tym+bal
	pron	<1timbL>
	pos	n.
timbal	0.
	or	tymbal
	syl	tim+bal
	pron	<1timbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a type of kettledrum.
timbale	ety	C19: from French: kettledrum
timbale	1.
	syl	tim+bale
	pron	<t@m1ba:l>, French <t?~e1bal>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of meat, fish, etc. in a rich sauce, cooked in a mould lined with potato or pastry.
timbale	2.
	syl	tim+bale
	pron	<t@m1ba:l>, French <t?~e1bal>
	pos	n.
	def	a plain straight-sided mould in which such a dish is prepared.
timber	ety	Old English; related to Old High German zimbar wood, Old Norse timbr timber, Latin domus house
timber	1.a.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	def	wood, esp. when regarded as a construction material.
timber	1.b.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a timber cottage.
	def	Usual U.S. word: {lumber}.
timber	2.a.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	def	trees collectively.
timber	2.b.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	woodland.
timber	3.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of wood used in a structure.
timber	4.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a frame in a wooden vessel.
timber	5.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	n.
	def	potential material, for a post, rank, etc..
	exam	1	he is managerial timber.
timber	6.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with timbers.
timber	7.
	syl	tim+ber
	pron	<1timb*>
	pos	interj.
	def	a lumberjack's shouted warning when a tree is about to fall.
timbered	1.
	syl	tim+bered
	pron	<1timb*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or containing timber or timbers.
timbered	2.
	syl	tim+bered
	pron	<1timb*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with trees; wooded.
timberhead	0.
	syl	tim:ber+head
	pron	<1timb*2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a timber, the top of which rises above deck level and is used as a bollard.
timber hitch	0.
	syl	tim+ber hitch
	pos	n.
	def	a knot used for tying a rope round a spar, log, etc., for haulage.
timbering	1.
	syl	tim+ber+ing
	pron	<1timb*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	timbers collectively.
timbering	2.
	syl	tim+ber+ing
	pron	<1timb*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	work made of timber.
timberland	0.
	syl	tim:ber+land
	pron	<1timb*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	land covered with trees grown for their timber.
timber line	0.
	syl	tim+ber line
	pos	n.
	def	the altitudinal or latitudinal limit of tree growth. Also called: {tree line}.
timber wolf	0.
	syl	tim+ber wolf
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the wolf, having a grey brindled coat and occurring in forested northern regions, esp. of North America. Also called: {grey wolf}.
timberwork	0.
	syl	tim:ber+work
	pron	<1timb*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure made of timber.
timberyard	0.
	syl	tim:ber+yard
	pron	<1timb*2ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an establishment where timber and sometimes other building materials are stored or sold. U.S. word: {lumberyard}.
timbre	ety	C19: from French: note of a bell, from Old French: drum, from Medieval Greek timbanon, from Greek tumpanon drum; see #7tympanon 
timbre	1.
	syl	tim+bre
	pron	<1timb*>, <1t@mb*>, French <1t?~e:br>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the distinctive tone quality differentiating one vowel or sonant from another.
timbre	2.
	syl	tim+bre
	pron	<1timb*>, <1t@mb*>, French <1t?~e:br>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	tone colour or quality of sound, esp. a specific type of tone colour.
timbrel	ety	C16: from Old French; see #7timbre 
timbrel	0.
	syl	tim+brel
	pron	<1timbr*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly biblical.
	def	another word for {tambourine}.
Timbuktu	1.
	syl	Tim+buk+tu
	pron	<2timb^k1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Mali, on the River Niger: terminus of a trans-Saharan caravan route; a great Muslim centre (14th-16th centuries). Pop.: 9000 (1967 est.). French name: {Tombouctou}.
Timbuktu	2.
	syl	Tim+buk+tu
	pron	<2timb^k1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any distant or outlandish place.
	exam	1	from here to Timbuktu.
time	ety	Old English t*_ima; related to Old English t*_id time, Old Norse t*_imi, Alemanic z*_ime; see #7tide %1
time	1.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the continuous passage of existence in which events pass from a state of potentiality in the future, through the present, to a state of finality in the past.
time	1.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; time travel.
	def	Related adj.: {temporal}.
time	2.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a quantity measuring duration, usually with reference to a periodic process such as the rotation of the earth or the vibration of electromagnetic radiation emitted from certain atoms (see {caesium clock, {second%2} (sense 1})). In classical mechanics, time is absolute in the sense that the time of an event is independent of the observer. According to the theory of relativity it depends on the observer's frame of reference. Time is considered as a fourth coordinate required, along with three spatial coordinates, to specify an event. See {space-time continuum}.
time	3.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific point on this continuum expressed in terms of hours and minutes.
	exam	1	the time is four o'clock.
time	4.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of reckoning for expressing time.
	exam	1	Greenwich mean time.
time	5.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a definite and measurable portion of this continuum.
time	5.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	time limit.
time	6.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an accepted period such as a day, season, etc.
time	6.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	springtime.
time	7.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an unspecified interval; a while.
	exam	1	I was there for a time.
time	8.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a period or point marked by specific attributes or events.
	exam	1	the Victorian times;
	exam	2	time for breakfast.
time	9.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a sufficient interval or period.
	exam	1	have you got time to help me??
time	10.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance or occasion.
	exam	1	I called you three times
time	11.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	an occasion or period of specified quality.
	exam	1	have a good time;
	exam	2	a miserable time.
time	12.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the duration of human existence.
time	13.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the heyday of human life.
	exam	1	in her time she was a great star.
time	14.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a suitable period or moment.
	exam	1	it's time I told you.
time	15.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the expected interval in which something is done.
	exam	1	the flying time from New York to London was seven hours.
time	16.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a particularly important moment, esp. childbirth or death.
	exam	1	her time had come.
time	17.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	indicating a degree or amount calculated by multiplication with the number specified.
	exam	1	ten times three is thirty;
	exam	2	he earns four times as much as me.
time	18.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the fashions, thought, etc., of the present age (esp. in the phrases {ahead of one's time, behind the times) }.
time	19.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. in bars, pubs, etc.
	def	short for {closing time}.
time	20.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a term in jail (esp. in the phrase {do time) }.
time	21.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a customary or full period of work.
time	21.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of pay for this period.
time	22.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	Also (esp. U.S.): {metre}.
time	22.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of combining beats or pulses in music into successive groupings by which the rhythm of the music is established.
time	22.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific system having a specific number of beats in each grouping or bar.
	exam	1	duple time.
time	23.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	short for time value.
time	24.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a unit of duration used in the measurement of poetic metre; mora.
against time	25.
	head	time
	syl	against time.
	def	in an effort to complete something in a limited period.
ahead of time	26.
	head	time
	syl	ahead of time.
	def	before the deadline.
all in good time	27.
	head	time
	syl	all in good time.
	def	in due course.
all the time	28.
	head	time
	syl	all the time.
	def	continuously.
time	29.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	once; formerly.
time	29.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	simultaneously.
time	30.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	simultaneously.
time	30.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	nevertheless; however.
at times	31.
	head	time
	syl	at times.
	def	sometimes.
beat time	32.
	head	time
	syl	beat time.
	usage	of a conductor, etc.
	def	to indicate the tempo or pulse of a piece of music by waving a baton or a hand, tapping out the beats, etc.
before one's time	33.
	head	time
	syl	before one's time.
	def	prematurely.
for the time being	34.
	head	time
	syl	for the time being.
	def	for the moment; temporarily.
from time to time	35.
	head	time
	syl	from time to time.
	def	at intervals; occasionally.
gain time	36.
	head	time
	syl	gain time
	usage	of a timepiece
	def	to operate too fast.
have no time for	37.
	head	time
	syl	have no time for.
	def	to have no patience with; not tolerate.
time	38.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	early.
time	38.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	quickly.
in no time	39.
	head	time
	syl	in no time.
	def	very quickly; almost instantaneously.
time	40.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	outside paid working hours.
time	40.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	at one's own rate.
time	41.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	early or at the appointed time.
time	41.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	at a correct metrical or rhythmical pulse.
keep time	42.
	head	time
	syl	keep time.
	def	to observe correctly the accent or rhythmical pulse of a piece of music in relation to tempo.
lose time	43.
	head	time
	syl	lose time.
	usage	of a timepiece
	def	to operate too slowly.
lose no time	44.
	head	time
	syl	lose no time.
	def	to do something without delay.
make time (with) 	45.
	head	time
	syl	make time (with) .
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to succeed in seducing.
in the nick of time	46.
	head	time
	syl	in the nick of time.
	def	at the last possible moment.
time	47.a.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	at the expected or scheduled time.
time	47.b.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	payable in instalments.
pass the time of day	48.
	head	time
	syl	pass the time of day.
	def	to exchange casual greetings (with an acquaint?!ance).
time and again	49.
	head	time
	syl	time and again.
	def	frequently.
time off	50.
	head	time
	syl	time off.
	def	a period when one is absent from work for a holiday, through sickness, etc.
time on	51.
	head	time
	syl	time on.
	def	the Austral. equivalent of {extra time}.
time out of mind	52.
	head	time
	syl	time out of mind.
	def	from time immemorial.
time of one's life	53.
	head	time
	syl	time of one's life.
	def	a very enjoyable or memorable period of time.
time	54.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	operating automatically at or for a set time, for security or convenience.
	exam	1	time lock;
	exam	2	time switch.
time	55.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ascertain or calculate the duration or speed of.
time	56.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set a time for.
time	57.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust to keep accurate time.
time	58.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pick a suitable time for.
time	59.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to control the execution or speed of (an action, esp. a shot or stroke) so that it has its full effect at the right moment.
time	60.
	syl	time
	pron	<tIm>
	pos	interj.
	def	the word called out by a publican signalling that it is closing time.
time and a half	0.
	syl	time and a half
	pos	n.
	def	the rate of pay equalling one and a half times the normal rate, often offered for overtime work.
time and motion study	0.
	syl	time and mo+tion stud:y
	pos	n.
	def	the analysis of industrial or work procedures to determine the most efficient methods of operation. Also: {time and motion, time study, motion study}.
time bomb	0.
	syl	time bomb
	pos	n.
	def	a bomb containing a timing mechanism that determines the time at which it will detonate.
time capsule	0.
	syl	time cap+sule
	pos	n.
	def	a container holding articles, documents, etc., representative of the current age, buried in the earth or in the foundations of a new building for discovery in the future.
timecard	0.
	syl	time+card
	pron	<1tIm2ka:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a card used with a time clock.
time clock	0.
	syl	time clock
	pos	n.
	def	a clock which records, by punching or stamping cards inserted into it, the time of arrival or departure of people, such as employees in a factory.
time constant	0.
	syl	time con+stant
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	the time required for the current or voltage in a circuit to rise or fall exponentially through approximately 63 per cent of its amplitude.
time-consuming	0.
	syl	time-con:sum+ing
	pos	adj.
	def	taking up or involving a great deal of time.
time deposit	0.
	syl	time de+pos+it
	pos	n.
	def	a bank deposit from which withdrawals may be made only after advance notice or at a specified future date. Compare {demand deposit}.
time exposure	1.
	syl	time ex+po+sure
	pos	n.
	def	an exposure of a photographic film for a relatively long period, usually a few seconds.
time exposure	2.
	syl	time ex+po+sure
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph produced by such an exposure.
time-honoured	0.
	syl	time-hon:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	having been observed for a long time and sanctioned by custom.
time immemorial	1.
	syl	time im+me+mo+ri:al
	pos	n.
	def	the distant past beyond memory or record.
time immemorial	2.
	syl	time im+me+mo+ri:al
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	time beyond legal memory, fixed by English statute as before the reign of Richard I (1189).
timekeeper	1.
	syl	time+keep:er
	pron	<1tIm2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that keeps or records time.
timekeeper	2.
	syl	time+keep:er
	pron	<1tIm2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee who maintains a record of the hours worked by the other employees.
timekeeper	3.
	syl	time+keep:er
	pron	<1tIm2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for indicating time; timepiece.
timekeeping	sub
	head	timekeeper
	syl	time+2keep:ing
	pos	n.
time-lag	0.
	syl	time-lag
	pos	n.
	def	an interval between two connected events.
time-lapse photography	0.
	syl	time-lapse pho+tog+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of recording a very slow process, such as the withering of a flower, by taking a large number of photographs on a strip of film at regular intervals. The film is then projected at normal speed.
timeless	1.
	syl	time+less
	pron	<1tImlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unaffected or unchanged by time; ageless.
timeless	2.
	syl	time+less
	pron	<1tImlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	eternal.
timeless	3.
	syl	time+less
	pron	<1tImlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {untimely}.
timelessly	sub
	head	timeless
	syl	time+less+ly
	pos	adv.
timelessness	sub
	head	timeless
	syl	time+less+ness
	pos	n.
time loan	0.
	syl	time loan
	pos	n.
	def	a loan repayable before or at a specified future date. Compare {call loan}.
timelier	infl
	head	timely
	syl	time+li+er
	pos	adv.
timeliest	infl
	head	timely
	syl	time+li+est
	pos	adv.
timely	1.
	syl	time+ly
	pron	<1tImli>
	pos	adj.
	def	at the right or an opportune or appropriate time.
timely	2.
	syl	time+ly
	pron	<1tImli>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {early}.
timeliness	sub
	head	timely
	syl	time+li+ness
	pos	n.
time machine	0.
	syl	time ma+chine
	pos	n.
	usage	in science fiction
	def	a machine in which people or objects can be transported into the past or the future.
timeous	ety	C15: Scottish; see #7time, -#7ous 
timeous	0.
	syl	time+ous
	pron	<1tIm*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	sufficiently early.
	exam	1	a timeous warning.
timeously	sub
	head	timeous
	syl	time+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
time-out	1.
	syl	time-out
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.; Sport.
	def	an interruption in play during which players rest, discuss tactics, or make substitutions.
time-out	2.
	syl	time-out
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a break taken during working hours.
timepiece	1.
	syl	time+piece
	pron	<1tIm2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices, such as a clock, watch, or chronometer, which measure and indicate time.
timepiece	2.
	syl	time+piece
	pron	<1tIm2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a device which indicates the time but does not strike or otherwise audibly mark the hours.
timer	1.
	syl	tim+er
	pron	<1tIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring, recording, or indicating time.
timer	2.
	syl	tim+er
	pron	<1tIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a switch or regulator that causes a mechanism to operate at a specific time or at predetermined intervals.
timer	3.
	syl	tim+er
	pron	<1tIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that times.
timesaving	0.
	syl	time+sav:ing
	pron	<1tIm2sAviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	shortening the length of time required for an operation, activity, etc.
timesaver	sub
	head	timesaving
	syl	time+2sav:er
	pos	n.
time series	0.
	syl	time se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a series of values of a variable taken in successive periods of time.
timeserver	0.
	syl	time+serv:er
	pron	<1tIm2sR:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who compromises and changes his opinions, way of life, etc., to suit the current fashions.
timeserving	sub
	head	timeserver
	syl	time+2serv:ing
	pos	adj. n.
time sharing	0.a.
	syl	time shar+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a system by which users at different terminals of a computer can, due to its high speed, apparently communicate with it at the same time. Compare {batch process?!ing}.
time sharing	0.b.
	syl	time shar+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a time-sharing computer.
time sheet	0.
	syl	time sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a card on which are recorded the hours spent working by an employee or employees.
time signal	0.
	syl	time sig+nal
	pos	n.
	def	an announcement of the correct time, esp. on radio or television.
time signature	0.
	syl	time sig+na+ture
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a sign usually consisting of two figures, one above the other, the upper figure representing the number of beats per bar and the lower one the time value of each beat. This sign is placed after the key signature at the outset of a piece or section of a piece.
Times Square	0.
	syl	Times Square
	pos	n.
	def	a square formed by the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in New York City, extending from 42nd to 45th Street.
time study	0.
	syl	time stud:y
	pos	n.
	def	short for {time and motion study}.
timetable	0.
	syl	time+ta:ble
	pron	<1tIm2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a list or table of events arranged according to the time when they take place; schedule.
time trial	0.
	syl	time tri+al
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in cycling
	def	a race in which the competitors compete against the clock over a specified course.
time-trialling	sub
	head	time trial
	syl	time-2tri:al:ling
	pos	n.
time value	0.
	syl	time val:ue
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the duration of a given printed note relative to other notes in a composition or section and considered in relation to the basic tempo. Often shortened to {time}. Also called: {note value}.
timework	0.
	syl	time+work
	pron	<1tIm2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work paid for by the length of time taken, esp. by the hour or the day. Compare {piecework}.
timeworker	sub
	head	timework
	syl	time+2work:er
	pos	n.
timeworn	1.
	syl	time+worn
	pron	<1tIm2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing the adverse effects of overlong use or of old age.
timeworn	2.
	syl	time+worn
	pron	<1tIm2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	hackneyed; trite.
time zone	0.
	syl	time zone
	pos	n.
	def	a region throughout which the same standard time is used. There are 24 time zones in the world, demarcated approximately by meridians at 15?% intervals, an hour apart.
timid	ety	C16: from Latin timidus, from tim*_ere to fear
timid	1.
	syl	tim+id
	pron	<1timid>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily frightened or upset, esp. by human contact; shy.
timid	2.
	syl	tim+id
	pron	<1timid>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating shyness or fear.
timidity	sub
	head	timid
	or	timidness
	syl	ti+1mid+i:ty
	pos	n.
timidness	sub
	head	timid
	or	timidity
	syl	tim+id+ness
	pos	n.
timidly	sub
	head	timid
	syl	tim+id+ly
	pos	adv.
timing	0.
	syl	tim+ing
	pron	<1tImiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or art of regulating actions or remarks in relation to others to produce the best effect, as in music, the theatre, sport, etc.
Timisoara	0.
	syl	Ti+mi+*,soa+ra
	pron	Rumanian <2timi1Swara>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Rumania: under Turkish and later Hapsburg rule, being allotted to Rumania in 1920. Pop.: 210520 (1974 est.). Hungarian name: {Temesv*'ar}.
timocracy	ety	C16: from Old French tymocracie, ultimately from Greek timokratia, from tim*_e worth, honour, price+-#7cracy 
timocracies	infl
	head	timocracy
	syl	ti+moc+ra+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
timocracy	1.
	syl	ti+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<tI1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a political unit or system in which possession of property serves as the first requirement for participation in government.
timocracy	2.
	syl	ti+moc+ra+cy
	pron	<tI1mokr*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a political unit or system in which love of honour is deemed the guiding principle of government.
timocratic	sub
	head	timocracy
	or	timocratical
	syl	ti+mo+crat+ic
	pron	<2tIm*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
timocratical	sub
	head	timocracy
	or	timocratic
	syl	ti+mo+1crat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
Timor	0.
	syl	Ti+mor
	pron	<1tEmc:>, <1tI->
	pos	n.
	def	an island in Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago, the largest and easternmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands: the east, together with an enclave on the NW coast, formed the Portuguese overseas province of Portuguese Timor until civil war in 1975 led to its annexation by Indonesia; made an Indonesian province in 1976. Area: 30775 sq. km (11883 sq. miles).
timorous	ety	C15: from Old French temoros, from Medieval Latin tim*_or*_osus, from Latin timor fear, from tim*_ere to be afraid
timorous	1.
	syl	tim+or+ous
	pron	<1tim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	fearful or timid.
timorous	2.
	syl	tim+or+ous
	pron	<1tim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating fear or timidity.
timorously	sub
	head	timorous
	syl	tim+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
timorousness	sub
	head	timorous
	syl	tim+or+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Timor Sea	0.
	syl	Ti+mor Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Indian Ocean between Australia and Timor. Width: about 480 km (300 miles).
Semyon Konstantinovich	infl
	head	Timoshenko
	syl	Sem:yon Kon:stan:ti:no:vich
	pron	<si1mjcn> <k*nstan1tin*viC>
	pos	n.
Timoshenko	0.
	syl	Ti:mo:shen:ko
	pron	<2tim*1SeGk*u>, Russian <tima1Senk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1970, Soviet general in World War II.
Timothy	1.
	syl	Tim:o:thy
	pron	<1tim*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a disciple of Paul, who became leader of the Christian community at Ephesus.
Timothy	2.
	syl	Tim:o:thy
	pron	<1tim*Ti>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	either of the two books addressed to him (in full {The First and Second Epistles of Paul the Apostle to Timothy}) , containing advice on pastoral matters.
timothy grass	ety	C18: apparently named after a Timothy Hanson , who brought it to colonial Carolina
timothy	alt
	head	timothy grass
	or	timothy grass
	syl	tim:o+thy
	pos	n.
timothy grass	0.
	or	timothy
	syl	tim:o+thy grass
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial grass, of temperate regions, having erect stiff stems and cylindrical flower spikes: grown for hay and pasture.
Timur	alt
	head	Timour
	or	Timour
	syl	Ti:mur
	pron	<ti:1mu*>
	pos	n.
Timour	0.
	or	Timur
	syl	Ti:mour
	pron	<ti:1mu*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Tamerlane}.
timpani	ety	from Italian, pl. of timpano kettledrum, from Latin: #7tympanum 
tympani	alt
	head	timpani
	or	timpani
	syl	tym+pa+ni
	pron	<1timp*ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
timpani	0.
	or	tympani
	syl	tim+pa+ni
	pron	<1timp*ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes functioning as; sing.
	def	a set of kettledrums, two or more in number. Often shortened to {timps} (informal).
timpanist	sub
	head	timpani
	or	tympanist
	syl	tim+pa+nist
	pos	n.
tympanist	sub
	head	timpani
	or	timpanist
	syl	tym+pa+nist
	pos	n.
tin	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse tin, Old High German zin 
tin	1.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic element, occurring in cassiterite, that has several allotropes; the ordinary malleable silvery-white metal slowly changes below 13.2?%C to a grey powder. It is used extensively in alloys, esp. bronze pewter, and as a noncorroding coating for steel. Symbol: Sn; atomic no.: 50; atomic wt.: 118.69; valency: 2 or 4; relative density: 5.75 (grey), 7.31 (white); melting pt.: 231.89?%C; boiling pt.: 2270?%C.
tin	2.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {can}. an airtight sealed container of thin sheet metal, usually iron, coated with tin, used for preserving and storing food or drink.
tin	3.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	any container made of metallic tin.
tin	4.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tin+ful}. the contents of a tin or the amount a tin will hold.
tin	5.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	any metal regarded as cheap or flimsy.
tin	6.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a loaf of bread with a rectangular shape, baked in a tin.
tin	7.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	money. {~} {tins, tin+ning, tinned}.
tin	8.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	to put (food, etc.) into a tin or tins; preserve in a tin.
tin	9.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	to plate or coat with tin.
tin	10.
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	to prepare (a metal) for soldering or brazing by applying a thin layer of solder to the surface.
tin	xref
	syl	tin
	pron	<tin>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {stannic, stannous}.
tinlike	sub
	head	tin
	syl	tin+2like
	pos	adj.
tinamou	ety	C18: via French from Carib (Galibi) tinamu 
tinamou	0.
	syl	tin:a+mou
	pron	<1tin*2mu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the order of Central and South America, having small wings, a heavy body, and an inconspicuous plumage.
tincal	ety	C17: from Malay tingkal, from Sanskrit tankana 
tincal	0.
	syl	tin+cal
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{borax} (sense 1}).
tin can	0.
	syl	tin can
	pos	n.
	def	a metal food container, esp. when empty.
tinct	ety	C15: from Latin tinctus, from tingere to colour
tinct	1.
	syl	tinct
	pron	<tiGkt>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an obsolete word for {tint}.
tinct	2.
	syl	tinct
	pron	<tiGkt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	tinted or coloured.
tinct	0.
	syl	tinct.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	tincture.
tinctorial	ety	C17: from Latin tinct*_orius, from tingere to tinge
tinctorial	1.
	syl	tinc+to+ri:al
	pron	<tiGk1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to colouring, staining, or dyeing.
tinctorial	2.
	syl	tinc+to+ri:al
	pron	<tiGk1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	imbuing with colour.
tinctorially	sub
	head	tinctorial
	syl	tinc+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
tincture	ety	C14: from Latin tinct*_ura a dyeing, from tingere to dye
tincture	1.
	syl	tinc+ture
	pron	<1tiGkC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a medicinal extract in a solution of alcohol.
tincture	2.
	syl	tinc+ture
	pron	<1tiGkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tint, colour, or tinge.
tincture	3.
	syl	tinc+ture
	pron	<1tiGkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight flavour, aroma, or trace.
tincture	4.
	syl	tinc+ture
	pron	<1tiGkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the colours or either of the metals used on heraldic arms.
tincture	5.
	syl	tinc+ture
	pron	<1tiGkC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a dye or pigment.
tincture	6.
	syl	tinc+ture
	pron	<1tiGkC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a tint or colour to.
Tindale	alt
	head	Tindal
	or	Tindal
	syl	Tin:dale
	pron	<1tindL>
	pos	n.
Tindal	0.
	or	Tindale
	syl	Tin:dal
	pron	<1tindL>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of (William) {Tyndale}.
tinder	ety	Old English tynder; related to Old Norse tundr, Old High German zuntara 
tinder	1.
	syl	tin+der
	pron	<1tind*>
	pos	n.
	def	dry wood or other easily combustible material used for lighting a fire.
tinder	2.
	syl	tin+der
	pron	<1tind*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything inflammatory or dangerous.
	exam	1	his speech was tinder to the demonstrators' unrest.
tindery	sub
	head	tinder
	syl	tin+der:y
	pos	adj.
tinderbox	1.
	syl	tin:der+box
	pron	<1tind*2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a box used formerly for holding tinder, esp. one fitted with a flint and steel.
tinderbox	2.
	syl	tin:der+box
	pron	<1tind*2boks>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is particularly touchy or explosive.
tine	ety	Old English tind; related to Old Norse tindr, Old High German zint 
tine	1.
	syl	tine
	pron	<tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender prong, esp. of a fork.
tine	2.
	syl	tine
	pron	<tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the sharp terminal branches of a deer's antler.
tined	sub
	head	tine
	syl	tined
	pos	adj.
tinea	ety	C17: from Latin: worm
tinea	0.
	syl	tin:e:a
	pron	<1tini*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fungal skin disease, esp. ringworm.
tineal	sub
	head	tinea
	syl	tin+e:al
	pos	adj.
tineid	ety	C19: from New Latin Tineidae, from Latin: #7tinea 
tineid	1.
	syl	tin+e:id
	pron	<1tiniid>
	pos	n.
	def	any moth of the family which includes the clothes moths.
tineid	2.
	syl	tin+e:id
	pron	<1tiniid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
tinfoil	1.
	syl	tin+foil
	pron	<1tin1fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	thin foil made of tin or an alloy of tin and lead.
tinfoil	2.
	syl	tin+foil
	pron	<1tin1fcil>
	pos	n.
	def	thin foil made of aluminium; used for wrapping foodstuffs.
ting	ety	C15: of imitative origin
ting	H1.1.
	syl	ting
	pron	<tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a high metallic sound such as that made by a small bell.
ting	H1.2.
	syl	ting
	pron	<tiG>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make such a sound.
ting	H2.0.
	syl	ting
	pron	<tiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a variant spelling of {thing%2}.
ting-a-ling	0.
	syl	ting-a-ling
	pron	<1tiG*1liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of a small bell.
tinge	ety	C15: from Latin tingere to colour
tinge	1.
	syl	tinge
	pron	<tinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight tint or colouring.
	exam	1	her hair had a tinge of grey.
tinge	2.
	syl	tinge
	pron	<tinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any slight addition.
tinges	infl
	head	tinge
	or	tinging
	syl	ting:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tingeing	infl
	head	tinge
	or	tinged
	syl	tinge+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tinging	infl
	head	tinge
	or	tinges
	syl	ting+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tinged	infl
	head	tinge
	or	tingeing
	syl	tinged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tinge	3.
	syl	tinge
	pron	<tinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to colour or tint faintly.
tinge	4.
	syl	tinge
	pron	<tinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a slight trace to.
	exam	1	her thoughts were tinged with nostalgia.
tingle	ety	C14: perhaps a variant of #7tinkle 
tingle	1.
	syl	tin+gle
	pron	<1tiGgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to feel or cause to feel a prickling, itching, or stinging sensation of the flesh, as from a cold plunge or electric shock.
tingle	2.
	syl	tin+gle
	pron	<1tiGgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensation of tingling.
tingle	3.
	syl	tin+gle
	pron	<1tiGgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a tinkle.
tingler	sub
	head	tingle
	syl	tin+gler
	pos	n.
tinglingly	sub
	head	tingle
	syl	tin+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
tingly	sub
	head	tingle
	syl	tin+gly
	pos	adj.
tin god	1.
	syl	tin god
	pos	n.
	def	a self-important dictatorial person.
tin god	2.
	syl	tin god
	pos	n.
	def	a person erroneously regarded as holy or venerable.
tin hat	0.
	syl	tin hat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a steel helmet worn by military personnel for protection against small metal fragments.
tinhorn	1.
	syl	tin+horn
	pron	<1tin2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a cheap pretentious person, esp. a gambler with extravagant claims.
tinhorn	2.
	syl	tin+horn
	pron	<1tin2hc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	cheap and showy.
tinker	ety	C13 tinkere, perhaps from tink tinkle, of imitative origin
tinker	1.
	syl	tink+er
	pron	<1tiGk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a travelling mender of pots and pans.
tinker	2.
	syl	tink+er
	pron	<1tiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clumsy worker.
tinker	3.
	syl	tink+er
	pron	<1tiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys playing with mechanical things.
tinker	4.
	syl	tink+er
	pron	<1tiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small mackerels that occur off the North American coast of the Atlantic.
tinker	5.
	syl	tink+er
	pron	<1tiGk*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to play, fiddle, or meddle (with machinery, etc.), esp. while undertaking repairs.
tinker	6.
	syl	tink+er
	pron	<1tiGk*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to mend (pots and pans) as a tinker.
tinkerer	sub
	head	tinker
	syl	tink+er+er
	pos	n.
cuss	alt
	head	tinker's damn
	or	tinker's damn
	syl	cuss
	pos	n.
tinker's damn	0.
	or	cuss
	syl	tin+ker's damn
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the slightest heed (esp. in the phrase {not give a tinker's damn} {cuss) }.
tinkle	ety	C14: of imitative origin
tinkle	1.
	syl	tin+kle
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ring or cause to ring with a series of high tinny sounds, like a small bell.
tinkle	2.
	syl	tin+kle
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to announce or summon by such a ringing.
tinkle	3.
	syl	tin+kle
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to urinate.
tinkle	4.
	syl	tin+kle
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a high clear ringing sound.
tinkle	5.
	syl	tin+kle
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tinkling.
tinkle	6.
	syl	tin+kle
	pron	<1tiGkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a telephone call.
tinkling	sub
	head	tinkle
	syl	tin+kling
	pos	adj. n.
tinkly	sub
	head	tinkle
	syl	tin+kly
	pos	adj.
tin lizzie	0.
	syl	tin liz+zie
	pron	<1lizi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an old or decrepit car; jalopy.
tinned	1.
	syl	tinned
	pron	<tind>
	pos	adj.
	def	plated, coated, or treated with tin.
tinned	2.
	syl	tinned
	pron	<tind>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	preserved or stored in airtight tins.
	exam	1	tinned soup.
tinned	3.
	syl	tinned
	pron	<tind>
	pos	adj.
	def	coated with a layer of solder.
tinned dog	0.
	syl	tinned dog
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
	def	tinned meat.
tinnitus	ety	C19: from Latin, from tinn*_ire to ring
tinnitus	0.
	syl	tin+ni+tus
	pron	<ti1nIt*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a ringing, hissing, or booming sensation in one or both ears, caused by infection of the middle or inner ear, a side effect of certain drugs, etc.
tinnier	infl
	head	tinny
	syl	tin+ni+er
	pos	adj.
tinniest	infl
	head	tinny
	syl	tin+ni+est.
	pos	adj.
tinny	1.
	syl	tin+ny
	pron	<1tini>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling tin.
tinny	2.
	syl	tin+ny
	pron	<1tini>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheap, badly made, or shoddy.
tinny	3.
	syl	tin+ny
	pron	<1tini>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound
	def	high, thin, and metallic.
tinny	4.
	syl	tin+ny
	pron	<1tini>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food or drink
	def	flavoured with metal, as from a container.
tinny	5.
	syl	tin+ny
	pron	<1tini>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	lucky. {~}
tinny	6.
	syl	tin+ny
	pron	<1tini>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a can of beer.
tinnily	sub
	head	tinny
	syl	tin+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
tinniness	sub
	head	tinny
	syl	tin+ni+ness
	pos	n.
tin-opener	0.
	syl	tin-o:pen+er
	pos	n.
	def	a small tool for opening tins.
Tin Pan Alley	1.
	syl	Tin Pan Al+ley
	pos	n.
	def	a district in a city concerned with the production of popular music, originally a small district in New York.
Tin Pan Alley	2.
	syl	Tin Pan Al+ley
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	the strictly commercial side of show business and pop music.
tin plate	1.
	syl	tin plate
	pos	n.
	def	thin steel sheet coated with a layer of tin that protects the steel from corrosion.
tin-plate	infl
	head	tin plate
	syl	tin-plate.
	pos	vb.
tin plate	2.
	syl	tin plate
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat (a metal or object) with a layer of tin, usually either by electroplating or by dipping in a bath of molten tin.
tin-plater	sub
	head	tin plate
	syl	tin-2plat:er
	pos	n.
tinpot	0.
	syl	tin+pot
	pron	<1tin2pot>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	inferior, cheap, or worthless.
tinsel	ety	C16: from Old French estincele a spark, from Latin scintilla; compare #7stencil 
tinsel	1.
	syl	tin+sel
	pron	<1tins*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration consisting of a piece of string with thin strips of metal foil attached along its length.
tinsel	2.
	syl	tin+sel
	pron	<1tins*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a yarn or fabric interwoven with strands of glittering thread.
tinsel	3.
	syl	tin+sel
	pron	<1tins*l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything cheap, showy, and gaudy.
tinsels	infl
	head	tinsel
	or	tinsels
	syl	tin+sels
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
tinselling	infl
	head	tinsel
	or	tinseling
	syl	tin+sel+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tinselled	infl
	head	tinsel
	or	tinseled
	syl	tin+selled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tinseling	infl
	head	tinsel
	or	tinselling
	syl	tin+sel+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
tinseled	infl
	head	tinsel
	or	tinselled
	syl	tin+seled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
tinsel	4.
	syl	tin+sel
	pron	<1tins*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to decorate with or as if with tinsel.
	exam	1	snow tinsels the trees.
tinsel	5.
	syl	tin+sel
	pron	<1tins*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a gaudy appearance to.
tinsel-like	sub
	head	tinsel
	syl	tin:sel-2like
	pos	adj.
tinsmith	0.
	syl	tin+smith
	pron	<1tin2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works with tin or tin plate.
tin soldier	1.
	syl	tin sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	a miniature toy soldier, usually made of lead.
tin soldier	2.
	syl	tin sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys playing at being a soldier.
tinstone	0.
	syl	tin+stone
	pron	<1tin2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cassiterite}.
tint	ety	C18: from earlier #7tinct 
tint	1.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a shade of a colour, esp. a pale one.
tint	2.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a colour that is softened or desaturated by the addition of white.
tint	3.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a tinge.
tint	4.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a semi-permanent dye for the hair.
tint	5.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace or hint.
	exam	1	a tint of jealousy in his voice.
tint	6.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engraving.
	def	uniform shading, produced esp. by hatching.
tint	7.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a panel of colour serving as a background to letters or other matter.
tint	8.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to colour or tinge.
tint	9.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change or influence slightly.
	exam	1	his answer was tinted by his prior knowledge.
tint	10.
	syl	tint
	pron	<tint>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to acquire a tint.
tinter	sub
	head	tint
	syl	tint+er
	pos	n.
Tintagel Head	0.
	syl	Tin+tag+el Head
	pron	<tin1t@J*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory in SW England, on the W coast of Cornwall: ruins of {Tintagel Castle}, legendary birthplace of King Arthur.
tintinnabulation	0.
	syl	tin+tin+nab:u+la+tion
	pron	<2tinti2n@bju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of the ringing or pealing of bells. &- {@!tin+tin+#!nab@.u+lar, @!tin+tin+#!nab@.u+lar@.y} {@!tin+tin+#!nab@.u+lous}
tintinnabulum	ety	C16: from Latin, from tintinn*_are to tinkle, from tinn*_ire to ring; see #7tinnitus 
tintinnabula	infl
	head	tintinnabulum
	syl	tin+tin+nab:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tintinnabulum	0.
	syl	tin+tin+nab:u+lum
	pron	<2tinti1n@bjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small high-pitched bell.
tintometer	0.
	syl	tint+om+e:ter
	pron	<tin1tomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{colorimeter} (sense 1}).
Il	infl
	head	Tintoretto
	syl	Il
	pos	n.
Tintoretto	0.
	syl	Tin:to:ret:to
	pron	<2tint*1ret*u>, Italian <2tinto1rAtto>
	pos	n.
	usage	il). original name; Jacopo Robusti. 1518-94, Italian painter of the Venetian school. His works include; il). original name; Susanna bathing ??1550
	def	and the fresco cycle in the Scuola di San Rocco, Venice (from 1564).
tint tool	0.
	syl	tint tool
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of burin used in wood-engraving for carving lines of even thickness, as in hatching.
tintype	0.
	syl	tin+type
	pron	<1tin2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{ferrotype} (senses 1, 2}).
tinware	0.
	syl	tin+ware
	pron	<1tin2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	objects made of tin plate.
tin whistle	0.
	syl	tin whis+tle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {penny whistle}.
tinwork	0.
	syl	tin+work
	pron	<1tin2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	objects made of tin.
tinworks	0.
	syl	tin+works
	pron	<1tin2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a place where tin is mined, smelted, or rolled.
tiny	ety	C16 tine, of uncertain origin
tinier	infl
	head	tiny
	syl	ti:ni+er
	pos	adj.
tiniest	infl
	head	tiny
	syl	ti:ni+est.
	pos	adj.
tiny	0.
	syl	ti:ny
	pron	<1tIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small; minute.
tinily	sub
	head	tiny
	syl	ti+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
tininess	sub
	head	tiny
	syl	ti+ni+ness
	pos	n.
-tion	ety	from Old French, from Latin -ti*_o, -ti*_on- 
-tion	0.
	syl	-tion
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating state, condition, action, process, or result.
	exam	1	election;
	exam	2	prohibition.
tip	ety	C15: from Old Norse typpa; related to Middle Low German, Middle Dutch tip 
tip	H1.1.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	the extreme end of something, esp. a narrow or pointed end.
tip	H1.2.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	the top or summit.
tip	H1.3.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small piece forming an extremity or end.
	exam	1	a metal tip on a cane.
tips	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tipping	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tipped	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tip	H1.4.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adorn or mark the tip of.
tip	H1.5.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or cause to form a tip.
tipless	sub
	head	tip
	syl	tip+less
	pos	adj.
tip	ety	C14: of uncertain origin; related to #7top, topple 
tips	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tips
	pos	vb.
tipping	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tip+ping
	pos	vb.
tipped	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tipped.
	pos	vb.
tip	H2.1.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tilt or cause to tilt.
tip	H2.2.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by over or up
	def	to tilt or cause to tilt, so as to overturn or fall.
tip	H2.3.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to dump (rubbish, etc.).
tip one's hat	4.
	head	tip
	syl	tip one's hat.
	def	to take off, raise, or touch one's hat in salutation.
tip	H2.5.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tipping or the state of being tipped.
tip	H2.6.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dump for refuse, etc.
tippable	sub
	head	tip
	syl	tip+pa:ble
	pos	adj.
tip	ety	C18: perhaps from #7tip %4
tip	H3.1.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment given for services in excess of the standard charge; gratuity.
tip	H3.2.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	a helpful hint, warning, or other piece of information.
tip	H3.3.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of inside information, esp. in betting or investing.
tips	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tips
	pos	vb.
tipping	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tip+ping
	pos	vb.
tipped	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tipped.
	pos	vb.
tip	H3.4.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give a tip to (a person).
tip	ety	C13: perhaps from Low German tippen 
tips	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tipping	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tipped	infl
	head	tip
	syl	tipped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tip	H4.1.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit or strike lightly.
tip	H4.2.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit (a ball) indirectly so that it glances off the bat in cricket.
tip	H4.3.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a light blow.
tip	H4.4.
	syl	tip
	pron	<tip>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a glancing hit in cricket.
tip and run	1.
	syl	tip and run
	pos	n.
	def	a form of cricket in which the batsman must run if his bat touches the ball. {~} {tip-and-run}.
tip and run	2.
	syl	tip and run
	pos	n.
	usage	pre?!nominal
	def	characterized by a rapid departure immediately after striking.
	exam	1	a tip-and-run raid.
tipcat	0.
	syl	tip+cat
	pron	<1tip2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which a short sharp-ended piece of wood (the cat) is tipped in the air with a stick.
tipis	infl
	head	tipi
	syl	ti:pis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tipi	0.
	syl	ti:pi
	pron	<1tEpi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tepee}.
tip-off	1.
	syl	tip-off
	pos	n.
	def	a warning or hint, esp. given confidentially and based on inside information.
tip-off	2.
	syl	tip-off
	pos	n.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	the act or an instance of putting the ball in play by a jump ball.
tip off	infl
	head	tip-off
	syl	tip off.
	pos	vb.
tip-off	3.
	syl	tip-off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a hint or warning to.
tipper	1.
	syl	tip+per
	pron	<1tip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who gives or leaves a tip.
	exam	1	he is a generous tipper.
tipper	2.
	syl	tip+per
	pron	<1tip*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tipper truck}.
Tipperary	0.
	syl	Tip+per+ar:y
	pron	<2tip*1re*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S Ireland, in Munster province: mountainous. County town: Clonmel. Pop.: 123565 (1971). Area: 4255 sq. km (1643 sq. miles).
lorry	alt
	head	tipper truck
	or	tipper truck
	syl	lor+ry
	pos	n.
tipper truck	0.
	or	lorry
	syl	tip+per truck
	pos	n.
	def	a truck or lorry the rear platform of which can be pneumatically raised at the front end to enable the load to be discharged by gravity. Also called: {dump truck, tip truck}.
tippet	ety	C14: perhaps from #7tip %1
tippet	1.
	syl	tip+pet
	pron	<1tipit>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's fur cape for the shoulders, often consisting of the whole fur of a fox, marten, etc.
tippet	2.
	syl	tip+pet
	pron	<1tipit>
	pos	n.
	def	the long stole of Anglican clergy worn during a service.
tippet	3.
	syl	tip+pet
	pron	<1tipit>
	pos	n.
	def	a long streamer-like part to a sleeve, hood, etc., esp. in the 16th century.
Tippett	0.
	syl	Tip:pett
	pron	<1tipit>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Mi@.chael}. born 1905, English composer, whose works include the oratorio (1941) and the operas (1952), (1961), (1970), and (1976).
tipple	ety	C15: back formation from obsolete tippler tapster, of unknown origin
tipple	H1.1.
	syl	tip+ple
	pron	<1tipL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a habit of taking (alcoholic drink), esp. in small quantities.
tipple	H1.2.
	syl	tip+ple
	pron	<1tipL>
	pos	n.
	def	alcoholic drink.
tippler	sub
	head	tipple
	syl	tip+pler
	pos	n.
tipple	ety	C19: from tipple to overturn, from #7tip %2
tipple	H2.1.
	syl	tip+ple
	pron	<1tipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for overturning ore trucks, mine cars, etc., so that they discharge their load.
tipple	H2.2.
	syl	tip+ple
	pron	<1tipL>
	pos	n.
	def	a place at which such trucks are tipped and unloaded.
tipple	H2.3.
	syl	tip+ple
	pron	<1tipL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	to fall or cause to fall.
tippler	ety	C19: from #7tipple %2+#7-er %1
tippler	1.
	syl	tip+pler
	pron	<1tipl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a variety of domestic pigeon bred mainly for flying. Also called: {high-flying tippler}.
tippler	2.
	syl	tip+pler
	pron	<1tipl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a domestic fancy pigeon of a smaller rounder type kept mainly for exhibition. Usual name: {show tippler}.
tipstaff	ety	C16 tipped staff; see #7{tip %1}#7, staff 
tipstaff	1.
	syl	tip+staff
	pron	<1tip2sta:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a court official having miscellaneous duties, mostly concerned with the maintenance of order in court.
tipstaff	2.
	syl	tip+staff
	pron	<1tip2sta:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal-tipped staff formerly used as a symbol of office.
tipster	0.
	syl	tip+ster
	pron	<1tipst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells tips on horse racing, the stock market, etc.
tipsy	ety	C16: from #7tip %2
tipsier	infl
	head	tipsy
	syl	tip+si+er
	pos	adj.
tipsiest	infl
	head	tipsy
	syl	tip+si+est.
	pos	adj.
tipsy	1.
	syl	tip+sy
	pron	<1tipsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly drunk.
tipsy	2.
	syl	tip+sy
	pron	<1tipsi>
	pos	adj.
	def	slightly tilted or tipped; askew.
tipsily	sub
	head	tipsy
	syl	tip+si+ly
	pos	adv.
tipsiness	sub
	head	tipsy
	syl	tip+si+ness
	pos	n.
tipsy cake	0.
	syl	tip+sy cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of trifle made from a sponge cake soaked with white wine or sherry and decorated with almonds and crystallized fruit.
tiptoes	infl
	head	tiptoe
	syl	tip+toes
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
tiptoeing	infl
	head	tiptoe
	syl	tip+toe+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
tiptoed	infl
	head	tiptoe
	syl	tip+toed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
tiptoe	1.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with the heels off the ground and the weight supported by the ball of the foot and the toes.
tiptoe	2.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk silently or stealthily.
tiptoe	3.a.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	on the tips of the toes or on the ball of the foot and the toes.
tiptoe	3.b.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	eagerly anticipating something.
tiptoe	3.c.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	stealthi?!ly or silently.
tiptoe	4.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	on tiptoe.
tiptoe	5.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	walking or standing on tiptoe.
tiptoe	6.
	syl	tip+toe
	pron	<1tip2t*u>
	pos	adj.
	mod	intr.
	def	stealthy or silent.
tiptop	1.
	syl	tip+top
	pron	<2tip1top>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	at the highest point of health, excellence, etc.
tiptop	2.
	syl	tip+top
	pron	<2tip1top>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	at the topmost point.
tiptop	3.
	syl	tip+top
	pron	<2tip1top>
	pos	n.
	def	the best in quality.
tiptop	4.
	syl	tip+top
	pron	<2tip1top>
	pos	n.
	def	the topmost point.
tip truck	0.
	syl	tip truck
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tipper truck}.
tip-up	0.
	syl	tip-up
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	able to be turned upwards around a hinge or pivot.
	exam	1	a tip-up seat.
Tippoo Sahib	alt
	head	Tipu Sahib
	or	Tipu Sahib
	syl	Tip:poo Sa:hib
	pron	<1tipu:> <1sa:ib>
	pos	n.
Tipu Sahib	0.
	or	Tippoo Sahib
	syl	Tip:u Sa:hib
	pron	<1tipu:> <1sa:ib>
	pos	n.
	def	??1750-99, sultan of Mysore (1782-99): killed fighting the British.
TIR	ety	French: International Road Transport
TIR	0.
	syl	TIR
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	on continental lorries
	def	Transports Internationaux Routiers.
tirade	ety	C19: from French, literally: a pulling, from Italian tirata, from tirare to pull, of uncertain origin
tirade	1.
	syl	ti+rade
	pron	<tI1rAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a long angry speech or denunciation.
tirade	2.
	syl	ti+rade
	pron	<tI1rAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody, rare.
	def	a speech or passage dealing with a single theme.
Strait of	infl
	head	Tiran
	syl	Strait of.
	pos	n.
Tiran	0.
	syl	Ti+ran
	pron	<ti1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between the Gulf of Aqaba and the Red Sea. Length: 16 km (10 miles). Width: 8 km (5 miles).
Tirane	alt
	head	Tirana
	or	Tirana
	syl	Ti+ra+n*"e
	pron	Albanian <ti1ran*>
	pos	n.
Tirana	0.
	or	Tirane
	syl	Ti+ra+na
	pron	<ti1ra:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Albania, in the central part 32 km (20 miles) from the Adriatic: founded in the early 17th century by Turks; became capital in 1920; the country's largest city and industrial centre. Pop.: 171300 (1970 est.).
tire	ety	Old English t*_eorian, of unknown origin
tire	H1.1.
	syl	tire
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce the energy of, esp. by exertion; weary.
tire	H1.2.
	syl	tire
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to reduce the tolerance of; bore or irritate.
	exam	1	I'm tired of the children's chatter.
tire	H1.3.
	syl	tire
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become wearied or bored; flag.
tire	H2.0.
	syl	tire
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {tyre}.
tire	H3.0.
	syl	tire
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	an archaic word for {attire}.
tireless	0.
	syl	tire+less
	pron	<1tI*lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be tired; indefatigable.
tirelessly	sub
	head	tireless
	syl	tire+less+ly
	pos	adv.
tirelessness	sub
	head	tireless
	syl	tire+less+ness
	pos	n.
Tiresias	0.
	syl	Ti:re:si:as
	pron	<tI1rEsi2@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a blind soothsayer of Thebes, who revealed to Oedipus that the latter had murdered his father and married his mother.
tiresome	0.
	syl	tire+some
	pron	<1tI*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	boring and irritating; irksome.
tiresomely	sub
	head	tiresome
	syl	tire+some+ly
	pos	adv.
tiresomeness	sub
	head	tiresome
	syl	tire+some+ness
	pos	n.
tirewomen	infl
	head	tirewoman
	syl	tire+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tirewoman	0.
	syl	tire+wom:an
	pron	<1tI*2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete term for {lady's maid}.
Tirgu Mures	0.
	syl	T*^ir+gu Mu+re*,s
	pron	Rumanian <1tirgu> <1murAS>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Rumania: manufacturing and cultural centre. Pop.: 112779 (1974 est.).
Tirich Mir	0.
	syl	Ti+rich Mir
	pron	<1ti*riC> <1mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in N Pakistan: highest peak of the Hindu Kush. Height: 7690 m (25230 ft.).
tiring room	0.
	syl	tir+ing room
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a dressing room in a theatre.
tiros	infl
	head	tiro
	syl	ti:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tiro	0.
	syl	ti:ro
	pron	<1tI2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tyro}.
Tirol	0.
	syl	Ti+rol
	pron	<ti1r*ul>, <1tir*ul>, German <ti1ro:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tyrol}.
Tirolese	sub
	head	Tirol
	or	Tirolean
	syl	Tir:o+lese
	pron	<2tir*1lEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Tirolean	sub
	head	Tirol
	or	Tirolese
	syl	Ti+ro+1le:an
	pos	adj. n.
Tiros	ety	C20: from T(elevision and) I(nfra-) R(ed) O(bservation) S(atellite)
Tiros	0.
	syl	Ti+ros
	pron	<1tIr*us>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a series of U.S. weather satellites carrying infrared and television camera equipment for transmitting meteorological data to the earth.
Alfred von	infl
	head	Tirpitz
	syl	Al:fred von
	pron	<1alfrA:t> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Tirpitz	0.
	syl	Tir:pitz
	pron	German <1tirpits>
	pos	n.
	def	1849-1930, German admiral: as secretary of state for the Imperial Navy (1897-1916), he created the modern German navy, which challenged British supremacy at sea.
Tirso de Molina	0.
	syl	Tir:so de Mo:li:na
	pron	Spanish <1tirso> <DA> <mo1lina>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of ??1571-1648, Spanish dramatist; author of the first dramatic treatment of the Don Juan legend (1630).
Trichinopoly	alt
	head	Tiruchirapalli
	or	Tiruchirapalli
	syl	Trich:i+nop:o+ly
	pos	n.
Tiruchirapalli	0.
	or	Trichinopoly
	syl	Tir:u+chi+ra+pal+li
	pron	<2tir*Cir*1p^li>, <ti2ru:Ci1ra:p*li>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S India, in central Tamil Nadu on the Cauvery River: dominated by a rock fortress 83 m (273 ft.) high. Pop.: 306247 (1971).
Tirunelveli	0.
	syl	Ti+ru+nel+vel:i
	pron	<2tiru1nelveli>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S India, in Tamil Nadu: site of St. Francis Xavier's first preaching in India; textile manufacturing. Pop.: 108498 (1971).
'tis	0.
	syl	'tis
	pron	<tiz>
	qual	Poetic or dialect. contraction of
	def	it is.
Tisa	0.
	syl	Ti+sa
	pron	<1tisa>
	pos	n.
	def	the Slavonic and Rumanian name for the {Tisza}.
tisane	ety	C19: from French, from Latin ptisana barley water; see #7ptisan 
tisane	0.
	syl	ti+sane
	pron	<ti1z@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an infusion of dried or fresh leaves or flowers, as camomile.
Tishab b'Ab	0.
	syl	Tish+ab b'Ab
	pron	Hebrew <ti1Sa> <b*1ab>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the ninth day of the month of Ab observed as a fast day in memory of the destruction of the First and Second Temples. Also called: {Tish+ah b'Av} (#!ti#s$$#!b$$$v).
Tishri	ety	C19: from Hebrew, from Ak?!ka?!dian Tashr*_itu, from shurr*_u to begin
Tishri	0.
	syl	Tish+ri
	pron	Hebrew. <tiS1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	the first month of the civil year and seventh of the ecclesiastical year in the Jewish calendar, falling in September and October.
Tisiphone	0.
	syl	Ti:siph:o:ne
	pron	<ti1sif*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of the three Furies; the others are Alecto and Megaera.
tissue	ety	C14: from Old French tissu woven cloth, from tistre to weave, from Latin texere 
tissue	1.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of an organism consisting of a large number of cells having a similar structure and function.
	exam	1	connective tissue;
	exam	2	nerve tissue.
tissue	2.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin piece of soft absorbent paper, usually of two or more layers, used as a disposable handkerchief, towel, etc.
tissue	3.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	n.
	def	See {tissue paper}.
tissue	4.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an interwoven series.
	exam	1	a tissue of lies.
tissue	5.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a woven cloth, esp. of a light gauzy nature, originally interwoven with threads of gold or silver.
tissue	6.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to weave into tissue.
tissue	7.
	syl	tis+sue
	pron	<1tisju:>, <1tiSu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate or clothe with tissue or tissue paper.
tissue culture	1.
	syl	tis+sue cul+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the growth of small pieces of animal or plant tissue in a sterile controlled medium.
tissue culture	2.
	syl	tis+sue cul+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the tissue produced as a result of this process.
tissue paper	0.
	syl	tis+sue pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	very thin soft delicate paper used to wrap breakable goods, as decoration, etc.
Tisza	0.
	syl	Ti+sza
	pron	Hungarian <1tisc>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central Europe, rising in the W Ukrainian SSR of the Soviet Union and flowing west, forming part of the border between the Soviet Union and Rumania, then southwest across Hungary into Yugoslavia to the Danube north of Belgrade. Slavonic and Rumanian name: {Tisa}.
tit	ety	C16: perhaps of imitative origin, applied to small animate or inanimate objects; compare Icelandic tittr pin
tit	H1.1.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small active Old World songbirds of the family (titmice), esp. those of the genus (bluetit, great tit, etc.). They have a short bill and feed on insects and seeds.
tit	H1.2.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar small birds.
tit	H1.3.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a worthless or worn-out horse; nag.
tit	ety	Old English titt; related to Middle Low German title, Norwegian titta 
tit	H2.1.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a female breast.
tit	H2.2.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	def	a teat or nipple.
tit	H2.3.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a girl or young woman.
tit	H2.4.
	syl	tit
	pron	<tit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a despic?!able or unpleasant person: often used as a term of address.
Tit	0.
	syl	Tit.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Titus.
titan	0.
	syl	ti+tan
	pron	<1tItN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of great strength or size.
Titaness	alt
	head	Titan
	or	Titan
	syl	Ti+tan+ess
	pron	<1tItN>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Titan	H1.1.
	or	Titaness
	syl	Ti+tan
	pron	<1tItN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of a family of primordial gods, the sons and daughters of Uranus (sky) and Gaea (earth).
Titan	H1.2.
	or	Titaness
	syl	Ti+tan
	pron	<1tItN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	any of the offspring of the children of Uranus and Gaea.
Titan	H2.0.
	syl	Ti+tan
	pron	<1tItN>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the ten satellites of Saturn and the fourth furthest from the planet.
titanate	0.
	syl	ti+tan+ate
	pron	<1tIt*2nAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of titanic acid.
Titanesque	0.
	syl	Ti+tan+esque
	pron	<2tIt*1nesk>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a Titan; gigantic.
titania	0.
	syl	ti+ta+ni:a
	pron	<tI1tAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {titanium dioxide}.
Titania	H1.1.
	syl	Ti:ta:ni:a
	pron	<ti1ta:ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval folklore
	def	the queen of the fairies and wife of Oberon.
Titania	H1.2.
	syl	Ti:ta:ni:a
	pron	<ti1ta:ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical antiquity
	def	a poetic epithet used variously to characterize Circe, Diana, Latona, or Pyrrha.
Titania	H2.0.
	syl	Ti+ta+ni:a
	pron	<ti1ta:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest of the five satellites of Uranus and the second furthest from the planet.
titanic	H1.0.
	syl	ti+tan+ic
	pron	<tI1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing titanium, esp. in the tetravalent state.
titanic	H2.0.
	syl	ti+tan+ic
	pron	<tI1t@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	huge.
titanically	sub
	head	titanic
	syl	ti+1tan:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
titanic acid	0.
	syl	ti+tan+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any of various white substances regarded as hydrated forms of titanium dioxide, typical formulas being H\4TiO\4 and H\2TiO\3.
titanic oxide	0.
	syl	ti+tan+ic ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {titanium dioxide}.
titaniferous	0.
	syl	ti+tan+if+er+ous
	pron	<2tIt*1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing titanium; bearing titanium.
	exam	1	a titaniferous ore.
Titanism	0.
	syl	Ti+tan+ism
	pron	<1tIt*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit of defiance of and rebellion against authority, social convention, etc.
titanite	ety	C19: from German Titanit, so named because it contained #7titanium 
titanite	0.
	syl	ti+tan+ite
	pron	<1tIt*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sphene}.
titanium	ety	C18: New Latin; see T#7itan, -#7ium 
titanium	0.
	syl	ti+ta+ni:um
	pron	<tI1tAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong malleable white metallic element, which is very corrosion-resistant and occurs in rutile and ilmenite. It is used in the manufacture of strong lightweight alloys, esp. aircraft parts. Symbol: Ti; atomic no.: 22; atomic wt.: 47.90; valency: 2, 3, or 4; relative density: 4.54; melting pt.: 1675?%C; boiling pt.: 3620?%C.
titanium dioxide	0.
	syl	ti+ta+ni:um di+ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble powder occurring naturally as rutile and used chiefly as a pigment of high covering power and durability. Formula: TiO\2. Also called: {titanium oxide, titanic oxide, titania}.
Titanomachy	ety	C19: from Greek titanomakhia, from T#7itan+ makh*_e a battle
Titanomachy	0.
	syl	Ti+tan+om:a+chy
	pron	<2tIt*1nom*ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the unsuccessful revolt of the family of the Titan Iapetus against Zeus.
titanosaur	ety	C19: from New Latin T*_it*_anosaurus, from Greek T#7itan+ -#7saur 
titanosaur	0.
	syl	ti+tan:o+saur
	pron	<tI1t@n*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various herbivorous quadrupedal dinosaurs of the family of Jurassic and Cretaceous times: suborder (sauropods).
titanothere	ety	C19: from New Latin T*_it*_anotherium giant animal, from Greek T#7itan+ th*_er wild beast
titanothere	0.
	syl	ti+tan:o+there
	pron	<tI1t@n*2Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very large horse-like perissodactyl mammals of the genera etc., that lived in Eocene and Oligocene times in North America. See also {chalicothere}.
titanous	0.
	syl	ti+tan+ous
	pron	<tI1t@n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing titanium, esp. in the trivalent state.
titbit	ety	C17: perhaps from dialect tid tender, of obscure origin
titbit	1.
	syl	tit+bit
	pron	<1tit2bit>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a tasty small piece of food; dainty.
titbit	2.
	syl	tit+bit
	pron	<1tit2bit>
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a pleasing scrap of anything, such as scandal.
titer	0.
	syl	ti+ter
	pron	<1tIt*>, <1tE->
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {titre}.
titfer	ety	from the phrase tit for tat 
titfer	0.
	syl	tit+fer
	pron	<1titf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cockney rhyming slang.
	def	a hat.
tit for tat	ety	C16: from earlier tip for tap 
tit for tat	0.
	syl	tit for tat
	pos	n.
	def	an equivalent given in return or retaliation; blow for blow.
tithable	1.
	syl	tith+a:ble
	pron	<1tI@d*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	until 1936
	def	liable to pay tithes.
tithable	2.
	syl	tith+a:ble
	pron	<1tI@d*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of property, etc.
	def	subject to the payment of tithes.
tithe	ety	Old English teogoth; related to Old Frisian tegotha, Old Saxon tegotho, Old High German zehando, Old Norse t*_iundi, Gothic taihunda 
tithe	1.
	syl	tithe
	pron	<tI@d>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	a tenth part of agricultural or other produce, personal income, or profits, contributed either voluntarily or as a tax for the support of the church or clergy or for charitable purposes.
tithe	2.
	syl	tithe
	pron	<tI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any levy, esp. of one tenth.
tithe	3.
	syl	tithe
	pron	<tI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenth or very small part of anything.
tithe	4.a.
	syl	tithe
	pron	<tI@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exact or demand a tithe or tithes from (an individual or group).
tithe	4.b.
	syl	tithe
	pron	<tI@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to levy a tithe upon (a crop or amount of produce, etc.).
tithe	5.
	syl	tithe
	pron	<tI@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to pay a tithe or tithes.
tither	sub
	head	tithe
	syl	tith+er
	pos	n.
tithing	1.a.
	syl	tith+ing
	pron	<1tI@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a tithe; tenth.
tithing	1.b.
	syl	tith+ing
	pron	<1tI@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	the exacting or paying of tithes.
tithing	2.
	syl	tith+ing
	pron	<1tI@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a company of ten householders in the system of frankpledge.
tithing	3.
	syl	tith+ing
	pron	<1tI@diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a rural division, originally regarded as a tenth of a hundred.
Tithonus	0.
	syl	Ti:tho:nus
	pron	<ti1T*un*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Laomedon of Troy who was loved by the goddess Eos. She asked that he be made immortal but forgot to ask that he be made eternally young. When he aged she turned him into a grasshopper.
titi	ety	via Spanish from Aymaran, literally: little cat
titis	infl
	head	titi
	syl	ti:tis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
titi	H1.0.
	syl	ti:ti
	pron	<1tEtE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small omnivorous New World monkeys of the genus of South America, having long beautifully coloured fur and a long nonprehensile tail.
titi	ety	C19: of American Indian origin
titis	infl
	head	titi
	syl	ti:tis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
titi	H2.0.
	syl	ti:ti
	pron	<1tEtE>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various evergreen shrubs or small trees of the family of the southern U.S., esp. the leatherwood and which has white or pinkish fragrant flowers.
Titian	0.
	syl	Ti+tian
	pron	<1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	original name ??1490-1576, Italian painter of the Venetian school, noted for his religious and mythological works, such as (1523), and his portraits.
Lake	infl
	head	Titicaca
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Titicaca	0.
	syl	Ti+ti+ca+ca
	pron	Spanish <2titi1kaka>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake between S Peru and W Bolivia, in the Andes: the highest large lake in the world; drained by the Desaguadero River flowing into Lake Poop*'o. Area: 8135 sq. km (3141 sq. miles). Altitude: 3809 m (12497 ft.). Depth: 370 m (1214 ft.).
titillate	ety	C17: from Latin t*_itill*_are 
titillate	1.
	syl	tit+il+late
	pron	<1titi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse, tease, interest, or excite pleasurably and often superficially.
titillate	2.
	syl	tit+il+late
	pron	<1titi2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause a tickling or tingling sensation in, esp. by touching.
titillatingly	sub
	head	titillate
	syl	tit+il+2lat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
titillation	sub
	head	titillate
	syl	tit+il+1la+tion
	pos	n.
titillative	sub
	head	titillate
	syl	tit+il+2la+tive
	pos	adj.
titivate	ety	C19: earlier tidivate, perhaps based on #7tidy and #7cultivate 
tittivate	alt
	head	titivate
	or	titivate
	syl	tit+ti+vate
	pron	<1titi2vAt>
	pos	vb.
titivate	1.
	or	tittivate
	syl	tit:i+vate
	pron	<1titi2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smarten up (oneself or another), including making up, doing the hair, etc.
titivate	2.
	or	tittivate
	syl	tit:i+vate
	pron	<1titi2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to smarten up (a thing).
	exam	1	to titivate a restaurant.
titivate	3.
	or	tittivate
	syl	tit:i+vate
	pron	<1titi2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	another word for {titillate}.
titivation	sub
	head	titivate
	or	tittivation
	syl	tit:i+1va+tion
	pos	n.
tittivation	sub
	head	titivate
	or	titivation
	syl	tit+ti+1va+tion
	pos	n.
titivator	sub
	head	titivate
	or	tittivator
	syl	tit:i+2va+tor
	pos	n.
tittivator	sub
	head	titivate
	or	titivator
	syl	tit+ti+2va+tor
	pos	n.
titlark	ety	C17: from #7tit %1#7+{lark %1}
titlark	0.
	syl	tit+lark
	pron	<1tit2la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pipit}, esp. the meadow pipit
title	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin titulus 
title	1.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive name of a work of art, musical or literary composition, etc.
title	2.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a descriptive name, caption, or heading of a section of a book, speech, etc.
title	3.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {title page}.
title	4.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a name or epithet signifying rank, office, or function.
title	5.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal designation, such as or
title	6.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	an appellation designating nobility.
title	7.a.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	{short for {subtitle} (sense 2}).
title	7.b.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	written material giving credits in a film or television pro?!gramme.
title	8.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a championship.
title	9.a.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the legal right to possession of property, esp. real property.
title	9.b.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the basis of such right.
title	9.c.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the documentary evidence of such right.
	exam	1	title deeds.
title	10.a.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the heading or a division of a statute, book of law, etc.
title	10.b.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	the heading of a suit or action at law.
title	11.a.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	any customary or established right.
title	11.b.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a claim based on such a right.
title	12.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	def	a definite spiritual charge or office in the church, without appointment to which a candidate for holy orders cannot lawfully be ordained.
title	13.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a titular church.
title	14.
	syl	ti+tle
	pron	<1tItL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a title to.
titled	0.
	syl	ti+tled
	pron	<1tItLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a title.
	exam	1	the titled classes.
title deed	0.
	syl	ti+tle deed
	pos	n.
	def	a deed or document evidencing a person's legal right or title to property, esp. real property.
titleholder	0.
	syl	ti:tle+hold:er
	pron	<1tItL2h*uld*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who holds a title, esp. a sporting championship.
titleholding	sub
	head	titleholder
	syl	ti:tle+2hold:ing
	pos	adj.
title page	0.
	syl	ti+tle page
	pos	n.
	def	the page in a book that bears the title, author's name, publisher's imprint, date of publication, etc.
title role	0.
	syl	ti+tle role
	pos	n.
	def	the role of the character after whom a play, etc., is named.
titman	ety	 tit- (as in #7titmouse) #7+man 
titmen	infl
	head	titman
	syl	tit+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
titman	0.
	syl	tit+man
	pron	<1titm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	of pigs
	def	the runt of a litter.
titmouse	ety	C14 titemous, from tite (see #7tit %1)#7+mouse 
titmice	infl
	head	titmouse
	syl	tit+mice.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
titmouse	0.
	syl	tit+mouse
	pron	<1tit2maus>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any small active songbird of the family esp. those of the genus (see {tit%1}) .
Marshal	infl
	head	Tito
	syl	Mar:shal.
	pos	n.
Tito	0.
	syl	Ti:to
	pron	<1tEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1892, Yugoslav statesman, who led the communist guerrilla resistance to German occupation during World War II; prime minister of Yugoslavia (1945-53) and president since 1953.
Titograd	0.
	syl	Ti+to+grad
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1titcgra:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Yugoslavia, capital of Montenegro: under Turkish rule (1474-1878). Pop.: 54509 (1971). Former name (until 1946): {Podgorica}.
Titoism	1.
	syl	Ti+to+ism
	pron	<1tEt*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the variant of Communism practised by Tito, characterized by independence from the Soviet bloc and neutrality in East-West controversies, a considerable amount of decentralization, and a large degree of worker control of industries.
Titoism	2.
	syl	Ti+to+ism
	pron	<1tEt*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any variant of Communism resembling Titoism.
Titoist	sub
	head	Titoism
	syl	Ti+to+ist
	pos	n. adj.
titrant	0.
	syl	ti+trant
	pron	<1tItr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the solution in a titration that is added from a burette to a measured quantity of another solution.
titrate	ety	C19: from French titrer; see #7titre 
titrate	0.
	syl	ti+trate
	pron	<1tItrAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the volume or concentration of (a solution) by titration.
titratable	sub
	head	titrate
	syl	ti+1trat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
titration	0.
	syl	ti+tra+tion
	pron	<tI1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an operation, used in volumetric analysis, in which a measured amount of one solution is added to a known quantity of another solution until the reaction between the two is complete. If the concentration of one solution is known, that of the other can be calculated.
titre	ety	C19: from French titre proportion of gold or silver in an alloy, from Old French title #7title 
titer	alt
	head	titre
	or	titre
	syl	ti+ter
	pron	<1tIt*>, <1tE->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
titre	1.a.
	or	titer
	syl	ti+tre
	pron	<1tIt*>, <1tE->
	pos	n.
	def	the concentration of a solution as determined by titration.
titre	1.b.
	or	titer
	syl	ti+tre
	pron	<1tIt*>, <1tE->
	pos	n.
	def	the minimum quantity of a solution required to complete a reaction in a titration.
titre	2.
	or	titer
	syl	ti+tre
	pron	<1tIt*>, <1tE->
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of antibody present in an organism.
titter	ety	C17: of imitative origin
titter	1.
	syl	tit+ter
	pron	<1tit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to snigger, esp. derisively or in a suppressed way.
titter	2.
	syl	tit+ter
	pron	<1tit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express by tittering.
titter	3.
	syl	tit+ter
	pron	<1tit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a suppressed laugh, chuckle, or snigger.
titterer	sub
	head	titter
	syl	tit+ter+er
	pos	n.
titteringly	sub
	head	titter
	syl	tit+ter+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tittivate	0.
	syl	tit+ti+vate
	pron	<1titi2vAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {titivate}.
tittle	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin titulus label, from Latin: #7title 
tittle	1.
	syl	tit+tle
	pron	<1titL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mark in printing or writing, esp. a diacritic.
tittle	2.
	syl	tit+tle
	pron	<1titL>
	pos	n.
	def	a jot; particle.
tittle-tattle	1.
	syl	tit:tle-tat:tle
	pos	n.
	def	idle chat or gossip.
tittle-tattle	2.
	syl	tit:tle-tat:tle
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to chatter or gossip.
tittle-tattler	sub
	head	tittle-tattle
	syl	tit:tle-2tat:tler
	pos	n.
tittup	ety	C18 (in the sense: a horse's gallop): probably imitative
tittups	infl
	head	tittup
	or	tittups
	syl	tit+tups
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tittupping	infl
	head	tittup
	or	tittuping
	syl	tit+tup+ping
	pos	vb.
tittupped	infl
	head	tittup
	or	tittuped
	syl	tit+tupped
	pos	vb.
tittuping	infl
	head	tittup
	or	tittupping
	syl	tit+tup+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tittuped	infl
	head	tittup
	or	tittupped
	syl	tit+tuped.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tittup	1.
	syl	tit+tup
	pron	<1tit*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prance or frolic.
tittup	2.
	syl	tit+tup
	pron	<1tit*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a caper.
tittup	3.
	syl	tit+tup
	pron	<1tit*p>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by high-heeled shoes.
titubation	ety	C17: from Latin titub*_ati*_o, from titub*_are to reel
titubation	1.
	syl	tit:u+ba+tion
	pron	<2titju1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a disordered gait characterized by stumbling or staggering, often caused by a lesion of the cerebellum.
titubation	2.
	syl	tit:u+ba+tion
	pron	<2titju1bAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	Also: {lingual titubation}. stuttering or stammering.
titular	ety	C18: from French titulaire, from Latin titulus #7title 
titulary	alt
	head	titular
	or	titular
	syl	tit:u+lar:y
	pron	<1titjul*ri>
	pos	adj.
titular	1.
	or	titulary
	syl	tit:u+lar
	pron	<1titjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or of the nature of a title.
titular	2.
	or	titulary
	syl	tit:u+lar
	pron	<1titjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	in name only.
titular	3.
	or	titulary
	syl	tit:u+lar
	pron	<1titjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	bearing a title.
titular	4.
	or	titulary
	syl	tit:u+lar
	pron	<1titjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving@T a@T title.@T {$D.@T} designating@T any@T of@T certain churches in Rome to whom cardinals or bishops are attached as their nominal incumbents.
titulars	infl
	head	titular
	or	titularies
	syl	tit:u+lars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
titularies	infl
	head	titular
	or	titulars
	syl	tit:u+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
titular	5.
	or	titulary
	syl	tit:u+lar
	pron	<1titjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bearer of a title.
titular	6.
	or	titulary
	syl	tit:u+lar
	pron	<1titjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	the bearer of a nominal office.
titularly	sub
	head	titular
	syl	tit:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
Titus	1.a.
	syl	Ti:tus
	pron	<1tIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul.
Titus	1.b.
	syl	Ti:tus
	pron	<1tIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the book written to him (in full {The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to Titus}) , containing advice on pastoral matters.
Titus	2.
	syl	Ti:tus
	pron	<1tIt*s>
	pos	n.
	def	full name ??40-81 #7a.d., Roman emperor (78-81 #7a.d.) #7.
Tiu	0.
	syl	Ti:u
	pron	<1tEu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon mythology
	def	the god of war and the sky. Norse counterpart: {Tyr}.
Tiv	1.
	or	Tivs
	syl	Tiv
	pron	<tiv>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in the savannah of the Benue area of S Nigeria and noted by anthropologists for having no chiefs.
Tiv	2.
	syl	Tiv
	pron	<tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Benue-Congo branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Tivoli	0.
	syl	Tiv:o+li
	pron	<1tiv*li>, Italian <1tEvoli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central Italy, east of Rome: a summer resort in Roman times; contains the Renaissance Villa d'Este and the remains of Hadrian's Villa. Pop.: 41740 (1971).
tizzy	ety	C19: of unknown origin
tizzies	infl
	head	tizzy
	syl	tiz+zies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tizzy	0.
	syl	tiz+zy
	pron	<1tizi>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of confusion, anxiety, or excitement. Also called: {tiz-woz}.
Cheribon	alt
	head	Tjirebon
	or	Tjirebon
	syl	Che+ri+bon
	pron	<1Ci*r*2bon>
	pos	n.
Tjirebon	0.
	or	Cheribon
	syl	Tji+re+bon
	pron	<1Ci*r*2bon>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S central Indonesia, on N Java on the Java Sea: scene of the signing of the {Tjirebon Agreement} of Indonesian independence (1946) by the Netherlands. Pop.: 178529 (1971).
T-junction	0.
	syl	T-junc:tion
	pos	n.
	def	a road junction in which one road joins another at right-angles but does not cross it.
TKO	alt
	or	TKO
	syl	T.K.O.
TKO	0.
	or	TKO
	syl	TKO
	qual	Boxing. abbrev. for
	def	technical knockout.
Tl	0.
	syl	Tl
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	thallium.
Tlaxcala	1.
	syl	Tlax+ca+la
	pron	Spanish <tlas1kala>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of S central Mexico: the smallest Mexican state; formerly an Indian principality, the chief Indian ally of Cort*'es in the conquest of Mexico. Capital: Tlaxcala. Pop.: 420638 (1970). Area: 3914 sq. km (1511 sq. miles).
Tlaxcala	2.
	syl	Tlax+ca+la
	pron	Spanish <tlas1kala>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Mexico, capital of Tlaxcala state: the church of San Francisco (founded 1521 by Cort*'es) is the oldest in the Americas. Pop.: 21424 (1970). Official name: {Tlaxcala de Xicoht*'encatl}.
TLC	0.
	syl	TLC
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for
	def	tender loving care.
Tlemcen	0.
	syl	Tlem+cen
	pron	French <tlem1sen>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Algeria: capital of an Arab kingdom from the 12th to the late 14th century. Pop.: 86285 (1966).
Tlingits	infl
	head	Tlingit
	or	Tlingit
	syl	Tlin+gits
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tlingit	infl
	or	Tlingits
	syl	Tlin+git
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tlingit	1.
	syl	Tlin+git
	pron	<1tliGgit>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a seafaring group of North American Indian peoples inhabiting S Alaska.
Tlingit	2.
	syl	Tlin+git
	pron	<1tliGgit>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of these peoples, belonging to the Na-Dene phylum.
Tm	0.
	syl	Tm
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	thulium.
T M	0.
	syl	T. M.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	transcendental meditation.
T-men	infl
	head	T-man
	syl	T-men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
T-man	0.
	syl	T-man
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a law-enforcement agent of the U.S. Treasury.
tmesis	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek, literally: a cutting, from temnein to cut
tmesis	0.
	syl	tme+sis
	pron	<t*1mEsis>, <1mEsis>
	pos	n.
	def	interpolation of a word or group of words between the parts of a compound word.
TN	0.
	syl	TN
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Tunisia.
tng	0.
	syl	tng.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	training.
TNT	0.
	syl	TNT
	pos	n.
	def	2,4,6-trinitrotoluene; a yellow solid: used chiefly as a high explosive and is also an intermediate in the manufacture of dyestuffs. Formula: CH\3C\6H\2(NO\2)\3.
T number	alt
	head	T-number
	or	T-number
	syl	T num+ber
	pos	n.
T-number	0.
	or	T number
	syl	T-num:ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a function of the f-number of a camera lens that takes into account the amount of light actually transmitted by the lens.
to	ety	Old English t*_o; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon to, Old High German zuo, Latin do- as in d*_onec until#e Usage. In formal usage, to is always used with an infinitive and never omitted as in come see the show. The use of and instead of to (try and come) is very common in informal speech but is avoided by careful writers.
to	1.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate the destination of the subject or object of an action.
	exam	1	he climbed to the top.
to	2.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to mark the indirect object of a verb in a sentence.
	exam	1	telling stories to children.
to	3.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to mark the infinitive of a verb.
	exam	1	he wanted to go.
to	4.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	as far as; until.
	exam	1	working from Monday to Friday.
to	5.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate equality.
	exam	1	16 ounces to the pound.
to	6.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	against; upon; onto.
	exam	1	put your ear to the wall.
to	7.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	before the hour of.
	exam	1	five to four.
to	8.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	accompanied by.
	exam	1	dancing to loud music.
to	9.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	as compared with, as against.
	exam	1	the score was eight to three.
to	10.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate a resulting condition.
	exam	1	he tore her dress to shreds;
	exam	2	they starved to death.
to	11.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	prep.
	def	a dialect word for {at}.
	exam	1	he's to town;
	exam	2	where's it to.
to	12.
	syl	to
	pron	<tu:>, <unstressed> <before> <vowels> <tu> <unstressed> <before> <consonants> <t*>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards a fixed position, esp. (of a door) closed.
toad	ety	Old English t*_adige, of unknown origin; see #7tadpole 
toad	1.
	syl	toad
	pron	<t*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any anuran amphibian of the class such as ({common toad}) of Europe. They are similar to frogs but are more terrestrial, having a drier warty skin.
toad	2.
	syl	toad
	pron	<t*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar amphibians of different families.
toad	3.
	syl	toad
	pron	<t*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a loathsome person.
toadish	sub
	head	toad
	or	toadlike
	syl	toad+ish
	pos	adj.
toadlike	sub
	head	toad
	or	toadish
	syl	toad+2like
	pos	adj.
toadishness	sub
	head	toad
	syl	toad+ish+ness
	pos	n.
toadeater	ety	C17: originally a mountebank's assistant who would pretend to eat toads (believed to be poisonous), hence a servile flatterer, toady
toadeater	0.
	syl	toad+eat:er
	pron	<1t*ud2Et*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {toady}.
toadfish	infl
	or	toadfishes
	syl	toad+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toadfishes	infl
	head	toadfish
	or	toadfish
	syl	toad+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toadfish	0.
	syl	toad+fish
	pron	<1t*ud2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any spiny-finned bottom-dwelling marine fish of the family of tropical and temperate seas, having a flattened tapering body and a wide mouth.
toadflax	0.
	syl	toad+flax
	pron	<1t*ud2fl@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scrophulariaceous plants of the genus esp. having narrow leaves and spurred two-lipped yellow-orange flowers. Also called: {butter-and-eggs}.
toad-in-the-hole	0.
	syl	toad-in-the-hole
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dish made of sausages baked in a batter.
toad spittle	alt
	head	toad spit
	or	toad spit
	syl	toad spit+tle
	pos	n.
toad spit	0.
	or	toad spittle
	syl	toad spit
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cuckoo spit}.
toadstone	ety	C18: perhaps from a supposed resemblance to a toad's spotted skin
toadstone	0.
	syl	toad+stone
	pron	<1t*ud2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an amygdaloidal basalt occurring in the limestone regions of Derbyshire.
toadstool	0.
	syl	toad+stool
	pron	<1t*ud2stu:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	any basidiomycetous fungus with a capped spore-producing body that is poisonous. {Compare {mushroom} (sense 1a}).
toady	ety	C19: shortened from #7toadeater 
toadies	infl
	head	toady
	syl	toad:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toady	1.
	syl	toad:y
	pron	<1t*udi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who flatters and ingratiates himself in a servile way; sycophant.
toady	2.
	syl	toad:y
	pron	<1t*udi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal name for {toadfish}.
toadies	infl
	head	toady
	syl	toad:ies
	pos	vb.
toadying	infl
	head	toady
	syl	toad:y+ing
	pos	vb.
toadied	infl
	head	toady
	syl	toad+ied.
	pos	vb.
toady	3.
	syl	toad:y
	pron	<1t*udi>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fawn on and flatter (someone).
toadyish	sub
	head	toady
	syl	toad:y+ish
	pos	adj.
toadyism	sub
	head	toady
	syl	toad:y+ism
	pos	n.
to-and-fro	infl
	head	to and fro
	syl	to-and-fro
	pos	adv.
to and fro	1.
	syl	to and fro
	pos	adj.
	def	back and forth.
to and fro	2.
	syl	to and fro
	pos	adj.
	def	here and there. &- {to+ing and fro+ing}
toast	ety	C14: from Old French toster, from Latin t*_ostus parched, baked from torr*_ere to dry with heat; see #7thirst, torrid 
toast	H1.1.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	sliced bread browned by exposure to heat, usually under a grill, over a fire, or in a toaster.
toast	H1.2.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to brown under a grill or over a fire.
	exam	1	to toast cheese.
toast	H1.3.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	vb.
	def	to warm or be warmed in a similar manner.
	exam	1	to toast one's hands by the fire.
toasty	sub
	head	toast
	syl	toast:y
	pos	adj.
toast	ety	C17 (in the sense: a lady to whom the company is asked to drink): from #7toast %1#7, from the idea that the name of the lady would flavour the drink like a piece of spiced toast &- #!toast+er n.
toast	H2.1.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a tribute or proposal of health, success, etc., given to a person or thing by a company of people and marked by raising glasses and drinking together.
toast	H2.2.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing honoured by such a tribute or proposal.
toast	H2.3.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	an attractive woman to whom such tributes are frequently made.
	exam	1	she was the toast of the town.
toast	H2.4.
	syl	toast
	pron	<t*ust>
	pos	vb.
	def	to propose or drink a toast to (a person or thing).
toaster	0.
	syl	toast+er
	pron	<1t*ust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for toasting bread, usually electric, and often equipped with an automatic timer.
toastmaster	0.
	syl	toast+mas:ter
	pron	<1t*ust2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who introduces after-dinner speakers, proposes or announces toasts, etc., at public or formal dinners.
toastmistress	sub
	head	toastmaster
	syl	toast+2mis:tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Tob	0.
	syl	Tob.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Tobit.
tobacco	ety	C16: from Spanish tabaco, perhaps from Taino: leaves rolled for smoking, assumed by the Spaniards to be the name of the plant
tobaccos	infl
	head	tobacco
	or	tobaccoes
	syl	to+bac+cos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tobaccoes	infl
	head	tobacco
	or	tobaccos
	syl	to+bac+coes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tobacco	1.
	syl	to+bac+co
	pron	<t*1b@k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous solanaceous plants of the genus having mildly narcotic properties, tapering hairy leaves, and tubular or funnel-shaped fragrant flowers. The species is cultivated as the chief source of commercial tobacco.
tobacco	2.
	syl	to+bac+co
	pron	<t*1b@k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves of certain of these plants dried and prepared for snuff, chewing, or smoking.
tobaccoless	sub
	head	tobacco
	syl	to+1bac+co+less
	pos	adj.
tobacco mosaic virus	0.
	syl	to+bac+co mo+sa+ic vi+rus
	pos	n.
	def	the virus that causes mosaic disease in tobacco and related plants: its discovery in 1892 provided the first evidence of the existence of viruses. Abbrev.: {TMV}.
tobacconist	0.
	syl	to+bac+co+nist
	pron	<t*1b@k*nist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a person or shop that sells tobacco, cigarettes, pipes, etc.
Tobago	0.
	syl	To+ba+go
	pron	<t*1bAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SE West Indies, northeast of Trinidad: ceded to Britain in 1814; joined with Trinidad in 1888 as a British colony; part of the independent republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Pop.: 43000 (1970 est.).
Tobagonian	sub
	head	Tobago
	syl	To+ba+go+ni:an
	pron	<2t*ub*1g*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
-to-be	0.
	syl	-to-be
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	about to be; future.
	exam	1	a mother-to-be;
	exam	2	the president-to-be.
Mark	infl
	head	Tobey
	syl	Mark.
	pos	n.
Tobey	0.
	syl	To:bey
	pron	<1t*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	1890-1976, U.S. painter. Influenced by Chinese calligraphy, he devised a style of improvisatory abstract painting called @6white writing@9.
Tobit	1.
	syl	To:bit
	pron	<1t*ubit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a pious Jew, guided by the angel Raphael, who was released from blindness.
Tobit	2.
	syl	To:bit
	pron	<1t*ubit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a book of the Apocrypha relating this story.
toboggan	ety	C19: from Canadian French, from Algonquian; related to Abnaki ud*_ab*_agan 
toboggan	1.
	syl	to+bog+gan
	pron	<t*1bog*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a light wooden frame on runners used for sliding over snow and ice.
toboggan	2.
	syl	to+bog+gan
	pron	<t*1bog*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow sledge made of a thin board curved upwards and backwards at the front.
toboggan	3.
	syl	to+bog+gan
	pron	<t*1bog*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride on a toboggan.
tobogganer	sub
	head	toboggan
	or	tobogganist
	syl	to+1bog+gan+er
	pos	n.
tobogganist	sub
	head	toboggan
	or	tobogganer
	syl	to+1bog+gan+ist
	pos	n.
Tobol	0.
	syl	To+bol
	pron	Russian <ta1bcl>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the central Soviet Union, rising in the N Kazakh SSR and flowing northeast to the Irtysh River. Length: about 1300 km (800 miles).
Tobolsk	0.
	syl	To+bolsk
	pron	Russian <ta1bcljsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the central Soviet Union, at the confluence of the Irtysh and Tobol Rivers: the chief centre for the early Russian colonization of Siberia. Pop.: 49260 (1970).
Tobruk	0.
	syl	To+bruk
	pron	<t*1bruk>, <t*u->
	pos	n.
	def	a small port in NE Libya, in E Cyrenaica on the Mediterranean coast road: scene of severe fighting in World War II, changing hands five times and finally taken by the British in 1942.
toby jug	ety	C19: from the familiar form of the Christian name Tobias 
toby jug	0.
	syl	to:by jug
	pron	<1t*ubi>
	pos	n.
	def	a beer mug or jug typically in the form of a stout seated man wearing a three-cornered hat and smoking a pipe. Also: {toby}.
Tocantins	0.
	syl	To+can+tins
	pron	Portuguese <tok?~a1t?~is>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Brazil, rising in S central Goi*'as state and flowing generally north to the Par*'a River. Length: about 2700 km (1700 miles).
toccata	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: touched, from toccare to play (an instrument), #7touch 
toccata	0.
	syl	toc+ca+ta
	pron	<t*1ka:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid keyboard composition for organ, harpsichord, etc., dating from the baroque period, usually in a rhythmically free style.
Toc H	ety	C20: from the obsolete telegraphic code for T.H., initials of Talbot House, Poperinge, Belgium, the original headquarters of the society
Toc H	0.
	syl	Toc H
	pron	<1tok> <1AC>
	pos	n.
	def	a society formed in England after World War I to fight loneliness and hate and to encourage Christian comradeship.
Tocharian	ety	C20: ultimately from Greek Tokharoi, name of uncertain origin
Tokharian	alt
	head	Tocharian
	or	Tocharian
	syl	To+khar+i:an
	pron	<to1ka:ri*n>
	pos	n.
Tocharian	1.
	or	Tokharian
	syl	To+char+i:an
	pron	<to1ka:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an Asian people with a complex material culture, sometimes thought to be of European origin, who lived in the Tarim Basin until overcome by the Uighurs around 800 #7a.d.
Tocharian	2.
	or	Tokharian
	syl	To+char+i:an
	pron	<to1ka:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, known from records in a N Indian script of the 7th and 8th centuries #7a.d. It belongs to the Indo-European family, is regarded as forming an independent branch, and shows closer affinities with the W or European group than with the E or Indo-Iranian group. The language is recorded in two dialects, known as {Tocharian A} and {Tocharian B}.
tocology	ety	C19: from Greek tokos childbirth, from tiktein to bear
tokology	alt
	head	tocology
	or	tocology
	syl	to+kol+o:gy
	pron	<to1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
tocology	0.
	or	tokology
	syl	to+col+o:gy
	pron	<to1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth; obstetrics.
tocopherol	ety	C20: from toco-, from Greek tokos offspring (see #7tocology) #7+ -pher-, from pherein to bear+{-#7ol %1}
tocopherol	0.
	syl	to+coph+er+ol
	pron	<to1kof*2rol>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of fat-soluble alcohols that occur in wheat-germ oil, watercress, lettuce, egg yolk, etc. They are thought to be necessary for healthy human reproduction. Also called: {vitamin E}.
Alexis Charles Henri Maurice Cl'erel de	infl
	head	Tocqueville
	syl	A:le:xis Charles Hen:ri Mau:rice Cl*'e:rel de
	pron	<aleksi> <Sarl>, <?~ari> <mcris> <klA1rel> <d*>
	pos	n.
Tocqueville	0.
	syl	Tocque:ville
	pron	French <tck1vil>, English <1t*ukvil>, <1tok->, <?~ari> <mcris> <klA1rel> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1805-59, French politician and political writer. His chief works are (1835-40) and (1856).
tocsin	ety	C16: from French, from Old French toquassen, from Old Proven*,cal tocasenh, from tocar to #7touch+ senh bell, from Latin signum 
tocsin	1.
	syl	toc+sin
	pron	<1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	an alarm or warning signal, esp. one sounded on a bell.
tocsin	2.
	syl	toc+sin
	pron	<1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	an alarm bell.
tod	ety	C15: probably related to Frisian todde rag, Old High German zotta tuft of hair
tod	H1.0.
	syl	tod
	pron	<tod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a unit of weight, used for wool, etc., usually equal to 28 pounds.
tod	ety	C19: rhyming slang (Tod Sloan/alone, after Tod Sloan, a jockey
on one's tod	infl
	head	tod
	syl	on one's tod.
	pos	n.
tod	H2.0.
	syl	tod
	pron	<tod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	on one's own.
tod	ety	C12: of unknown origin
tod	H3.0.
	syl	tod
	pron	<tod>
	pos	n.
	def	a northern Brit. dialect word for a {fox}.
today	ety	Old English t*_o d@age, literally: on this day, from #7to+ d@age, dative of d@ag #7day 
today	1.
	syl	to+day
	pron	<t*1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	this day, as distinct from yesterday or tomorrow.
today	2.
	syl	to+day
	pron	<t*1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the present age.
	exam	1	children of today.
today	3.
	syl	to+day
	pron	<t*1dA>
	pos	adv.
	def	during or on this day.
today	4.
	syl	to+day
	pron	<t*1dA>
	pos	adv.
	def	nowadays.
Todd	0.
	syl	Todd
	pron	<tod>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Al@.ex@.an@.der Ro@.ber@.tus}. born 1907, Scottish chemist, noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids: Nobel prize for chemistry 1957.
toddle	ety	C16 (Scottish and northern English): of obscure origin
toddle	1.
	syl	tod+dle
	pron	<1todL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with short unsteady steps, as a child does when learning to walk.
toddle	2.
	syl	tod+dle
	pron	<1todL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jocular
	usage	foll. by off
	def	to depart.
toddle	3.
	syl	tod+dle
	pron	<1todL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Jocular
	usage	foll. by round , over , etc.
	def	to stroll; amble.
toddle	4.
	syl	tod+dle
	pron	<1todL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of toddling.
toddler	1.
	syl	tod+dler
	pron	<1todl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young child, usually one between the ages of one and two and a half.
toddler	2.
	syl	tod+dler
	pron	<1todl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	designed or suitable for a toddler.
	exam	1	toddler suits.
toddy	ety	C17: from Hindi t*_ar*_i juice of the palmyra palm, from t*_ar palmyra palm, from Sanskrit t*_ara, probably of Dravidian origin
toddies	infl
	head	toddy
	syl	tod+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toddy	1.
	syl	tod+dy
	pron	<1todi>
	pos	n.
	def	any hot sweet drink made with whisky.
toddy	2.a.
	syl	tod+dy
	pron	<1todi>
	pos	n.
	def	the sap of various palm trees ({toddy} or {wine palms}) , used as a beverage.
toddy	2.b.
	syl	tod+dy
	pron	<1todi>
	pos	n.
	def	the liquor prepared from this sap.
toddy	3.
	syl	tod+dy
	pron	<1todi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Malaysia
	def	a milky-white sour alcoholic drink made from fermented coconut milk, drunk chiefly by Indians.
to-dos	infl
	head	to-do
	syl	to-dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
to-do	0.
	syl	to-do
	pos	n.
	def	a commotion, fuss, or quarrel.
tody	ety	C18: from French todier, from Latin todus small bird
todies	infl
	head	tody
	syl	to:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tody	0.
	syl	to:dy
	pron	<1t*udi>
	pos	n.
	def	any small bird of the family of the West Indies, having a red-and-green plumage and long straight bill: order (kingfishers, etc.).
toe	ety	Old English t*_a; related to Old Frisian t*_ane, Old Norse t*_a, Old High German z*_eha, Latin digitus finger
toe	1.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the digits of the foot.
toe	2.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the corres?!ponding part in other vertebrates.
toe	3.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe, sock, etc., covering the toes.
toe	4.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a toe in shape or position.
toe	5.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the head of a golf club, hockey stick, etc.
toe	6.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower bearing of a vertical shaft assembly.
toe	7.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the tip of a cam follower that engages the cam profile.
on one's toes	8.
	head	toe
	syl	on one's toes.
	def	alert.
tread on someone's toes	9.
	head	toe
	syl	tread on someone's toes.
	def	to offend or insult a person, esp. by trespassing on his field of responsibility.
toes	infl
	head	toe
	syl	toes
	pos	vb.
toeing	infl
	head	toe
	syl	toe+ing
	pos	vb.
toed	infl
	head	toe
	syl	toed.
	pos	vb.
toe	10.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch, kick, or mark with the toe.
toe	11.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Golf.
	def	to strike (the ball) with the toe of the club.
toe	12.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive (a nail, spike, etc.) obliquely.
toe	13.
	syl	toe
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with the toes pointing in a specified direction.
	exam	1	to toe inwards.
toe the line	14.
	head	toe
	or	mark
	syl	toe the line
	def	to conform strictly to rules or expected behaviour.
toelike	sub
	head	toe
	syl	toe+2like
	pos	adj.
toea	ety	from a Papuan language
toea	0.
	syl	toea
	pron	<1t*ua:>
	pos	n.
	def	a monetary unit of Papua New Guinea; one-hundredth of a kina.
toe and heel	0.
	syl	toe and heel
	pos	n.
	def	a technique used by racing drivers while changing gear on sharp bends, in which the brake is operated by the toe (or heel) of the right foot while the heel (or toe) simultaneously operates the accelerator.
toecap	0.
	syl	toe+cap
	pron	<1t*u2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a reinforced covering for the toe of a boot or shoe.
toe crack	0.
	syl	toe crack
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a sand crack occurring on the forepart of the hindfoot of a horse.
toed	1.
	syl	toed
	pron	<t*ud>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a part resembling a toe.
toed	2.
	syl	toed
	pron	<t*ud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vertical or oblique member of a timber frame
	def	fixed by nails driven in at the foot.
toed	3.
	syl	toed
	pron	<t*ud>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a toe or toes as specified.
	exam	1	five-toed;
	exam	2	thick-toed.
toe dance	1.
	syl	toe dance
	pos	n.
	def	a dance performed on tiptoe.
toe-dance	infl
	head	toe dance
	syl	toe-dance.
	pos	vb.
toe dance	2.
	syl	toe dance
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	to dance on pointes.
toe dancer	sub
	head	toe dance
	syl	toe danc+er
	pos	n.
toehold	1.
	syl	toe+hold
	pron	<1t*u2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a small foothold to facilitate climb?!ing.
toehold	2.
	syl	toe+hold
	pron	<1t*u2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	any means of gaining access, support, etc..
	exam	1	the socialist party gained a toehold in the local elections.
toehold	3.
	syl	toe+hold
	pron	<1t*u2h*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which the opponent's toe is held and his leg twisted against the joints.
toe-in	0.
	syl	toe-in
	pos	n.
	def	a slight forward convergence given to the wheels of motor vehicles to improve steering and equalize tyre wear.
toenail	1.
	syl	toe+nail
	pron	<1t*u2nAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin horny translucent plate covering part of the dorsal surface of the end joint of each toe.
toenail	2.
	syl	toe+nail
	pron	<1t*u2nAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Carpentry.
	def	a nail driven obliquely, as in joining one beam at right angles to another.
toenail	3.
	syl	toe+nail
	pron	<1t*u2nAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printers' slang.
	def	a parenthesis.
toenail	4.
	syl	toe+nail
	pron	<1t*u2nAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Carpentry.
	def	to join (beams) by driving nails obliquely.
toey	1.
	syl	toe:y
	pron	<1t*ui>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	of a person
	def	nervous or anxious.
toey	2.
	syl	toe:y
	pron	<1t*ui>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	Rare. of a horse
	def	eager to race.
toff	ety	C19: perhaps variant of #7tuft, nickname for a commoner at Oxford University
toff	0.
	syl	toff
	pron	<tof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a rich, well-dressed, or upper-class person, esp. a man.
toffee	ety	C19: variant of earlier #7taffy 
toffy	alt
	head	toffee
	or	toffee
	syl	tof+fy
	pron	<1tofi>
	pos	n.
toffees	infl
	head	toffee
	or	toffies
	syl	tof+fees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toffies	infl
	head	toffee
	or	toffees
	syl	tof+fies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toffee	1.
	or	toffy
	syl	tof+fee
	pron	<1tofi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet made from sugar or treacle boiled with butter, nuts, etc.
for toffee	2.
	head	toffee
	syl	for toffee.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	preceded by can't
	def	to be incompetent at a specified activity.
	exam	1	he can't sing for toffee.
toffee-apple	0.
	syl	tof:fee-ap:ple
	pos	n.
	def	an apple fixed on a stick and coated with a thin layer of toffee.
toffee-nosed	0.
	syl	tof:fee-nosed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	pretentious or supercilious; used esp. of snobbish people.
toft	ety	Old English, from Old Norse topt 
toft	1.
	syl	toft
	pron	<toft>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	a homestead.
toft	2.
	syl	toft
	pron	<toft>
	pos	n.
	qual	British history.
	def	an entire holding, consisting of a homestead and the attached arable land.
tog	ety	C18: probably short for obsolete cant togemans coat, from Latin toga #7toga+ -mans, of uncertain origin
tog	1.
	syl	tog
	pron	<tog>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a garment.
togs	infl
	head	tog
	syl	togs
	pos	vb.
togging	infl
	head	tog
	syl	tog+ging
	pos	vb.
togged	infl
	head	tog
	syl	togged.
	pos	vb.
tog	2.
	syl	tog
	pron	<tog>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up or out
	def	to dress (oneself), esp. in smart clothes.
toga	ety	C16: from Latin, related to tegere to cover
toga	1.
	syl	to:ga
	pron	<1t*ug*>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment worn by citizens of ancient Rome, consisting of a piece of cloth draped around the body.
toga	2.
	syl	to:ga
	pron	<1t*ug*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official vestment of certain offices.
togaed	sub
	head	toga
	syl	to+gaed
	pron	<1t*ug*d>
	pos	adj.
toga virilis	ety	Latin
toga virilis	0.
	syl	to:ga vi+ri+lis
	pron	<vi1rIlis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	the toga assumed by a youth at the age of 14 as a symbol of manhood and citizenship.
together	ety	Old English t*_og@adre; related to Old Frisian togadera, Middle High German gater; see #7gather #e Usage. See at plus.
together	1.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	with cooperation and interchange between constituent elements, members, etc..
	exam	1	we worked together.
together	2.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into contact or union with each other.
	exam	1	to stick papers together.
together	3.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or into one place or assembly; with each other.
	exam	1	the people are gathered together.
together	4.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at the same time.
	exam	1	we left school together.
together	5.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	considered collectively or jointly.
	exam	1	all our wages put together couldn't buy that car.
together	6.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	continuously.
	exam	1	working for eight hours together.
together	7.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	closely, cohesively, or compactly united or held.
	exam	1	water will hold the dough together.
together	8.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	def	mutually or reciprocally.
	exam	1	to multiply seven and eight together.
together	9.
	syl	to+geth+er
	pron	<t*1ge@d*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	organized.
	exam	1	to get things together.
together with	10.
	head	together
	syl	together with.
	def	in addition to.
togetherness	0.
	syl	to+geth+er+ness
	pron	<t*1ge@d*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling of closeness or affection from being united with other people.
toggery	0.
	syl	tog+ger:y
	pron	<1tog*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	clothes; togs.
toggle	ety	C18: of unknown origin
toggle	1.
	syl	tog+gle
	pron	<1togL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden peg or metal rod fixed crosswise through an eye at the end of a rope, chain, or cable, for fastening temporarily by insertion through an eye in another rope, chain, etc.
toggle	2.
	syl	tog+gle
	pron	<1togL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or plastic bar-shaped button inserted through a loop for fastening.
toggle	3.
	syl	tog+gle
	pron	<1togL>
	pos	n.
	def	a pin inserted into a nautical knot to keep it secure.
toggle	4.
	syl	tog+gle
	pron	<1togL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a toggle joint or a device having such a joint.
toggle	5.
	syl	tog+gle
	pron	<1togL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply or fasten with a toggle or toggles.
toggler	sub
	head	toggle
	syl	tog+gler
	pos	n.
toggle iron	0.
	syl	tog+gle i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a whaling harpoon with a pivoting barb near its head to prevent a harpooned whale pulling free. Also called: {toggle harpoon}.
toggle joint	0.
	syl	tog+gle joint
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of two arms pivoted at a common joint and at their outer ends and used to apply pressure by straightening the angle between the two arms.
toggle switch	0.
	syl	tog+gle switch
	pos	n.
	def	an electric switch having a projecting lever that is manipulated in a particular way to open or close a circuit.
Togliatti	0.
	syl	Tog+li+at+ti
	pron	<2toli1@ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the Volga River: automobile industry. Pop.: 438000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1964): {Stavropol}. Russian name: {Tol'yatti}.
Togo	H1.0.
	syl	To:go
	pron	<1t*ug*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in West Africa, on the Gulf of Guinea: became French Togoland (a League of Nations mandate) after the division of German Togoland in 1920; independent since 1960. Official language: French. Religion: animist majority. Currency: franc. Capital: Lom*'e. Pop.: 1955916 (1970). Area: 56700 sq. km (20900 sq. miles).
Togolese	sub
	head	Togo
	syl	To+go+lese
	pron	<2t*ug*1lEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Togo	H2.0.
	syl	To:go
	pron	<1t*ug*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Heil@.ha@.chi@.ro} (@!he$Ih$$#!t#s$I$$r$$$u). 1847-1934, Japanese admiral, who commanded the Japanese fleet in the war with Russia (1904-05).
Togoland	0.
	syl	To+go+land
	pron	<1t*ug*u2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a former German protectorate in West Africa on the Gulf of Guinea: divided in 1922 into the League of Nations mandates of British Togoland (west) and French Togoland (east); the former joined Ghana in 1957; the latter became independent as Togo in 1960.
Togolander	sub
	head	Togoland
	syl	To+go+2land+er
	pos	n.
toheroa	ety	from Maori
toheroa	1.
	syl	to+he+ro:a
	pron	<2t*u*1r*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bivalve mollusc, (or of New Zealand.
toheroa	2.
	syl	to+he+ro:a
	pron	<2t*u*1r*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish soup made of this.
toil	ety	C13: from Anglo-French toiler to struggle, from Old French toeillier to confuse, from Latin tudicul*_are to stir, from tudicula machine for bruising olives, from tudes a hammer, from tundere to beat
toil	H1.1.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	n.
	def	hard or exhausting work.
toil	H1.2.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {strife}.
toil	H1.3.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to labour.
toil	H1.4.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to progress with slow painful movements.
	exam	1	to toil up a hill.
toil	H1.5.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to achieve by toil.
toiler	sub
	head	toil
	syl	toil+er
	pos	n.
toil	ety	C16: from Old French toile, from Latin t*_ela loom
toil	H2.1.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a net or snare.
	exam	1	the toils of fortune had ensnared him.
toil	H2.2.
	syl	toil
	pron	<tcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a trap for wild beasts.
toile	ety	C19: from French, from Latin t*_ela a loom
toile	1.
	syl	toile
	pron	<twa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent linen or cotton fabric.
toile	2.
	syl	toile
	pron	<twa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment of exclusive design made up in cheap cloth so that alterations and experiments can be made.
toilet	ety	C16: from French toilette dress, from #7toile 
toilet	1.
	syl	toi+let
	pron	<1tcilit>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {lavatory}.
toilet	2.
	syl	toi+let
	pron	<1tcilit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of dressing and preparing oneself.
	exam	1	to make one's toilet.
toilet	3.
	syl	toi+let
	pron	<1tcilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a dressing table or the articles used when making one's toilet.
toilet	4.
	syl	toi+let
	pron	<1tcilit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	costume.
toilet	5.
	syl	toi+let
	pron	<1tcilit>
	pos	n.
	def	the cleansing of a wound, etc., after an operation or childbirth.
tissue	alt
	head	toilet paper
	or	toilet paper
	syl	tis+sue
	pos	n.
toilet paper	0.
	or	tissue
	syl	toi+let pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	thin absorbent paper, often wound in a roll round a cardboard cylinder ({toilet roll}) , used for cleaning oneself after defecation or urination.
toiletries	infl
	head	toiletry
	syl	toi+let+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toiletry	0.
	syl	toi+let+ry
	pron	<1tcilitri>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or cosmetic used in making up, dressing, etc.
toilet set	0.
	syl	toi+let set
	pos	n.
	def	a matching set consisting of a hairbrush, comb, mirror, and clothes brush.
toilette	ety	C16: from French; see #7toilet 
toilette	0.
	syl	toi+lette
	pron	<tci1let>, French <twa1let>
	pos	n.
	qual	Usually literary or affected.
	def	another word for {toilet} (sense 2).
toilet water	0.
	syl	toi+let wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a form of liquid perfume lighter than cologne. Compare {cologne}. Also called: {eau de toilette}.
toilful	alt
	head	toilsome
	or	toilsome
	syl	toil+ful
	pos	adj.
toilsome	0.
	or	toilful
	syl	toil+some
	pron	<1tcils*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	laborious.
toilsomely	sub
	head	toilsome
	syl	toil+some+ly
	pos	adv.
toilsomeness	sub
	head	toilsome
	syl	toil+some+ness
	pos	n.
Hideki	infl
	head	Tojo
	syl	Hi:de:ki
	pron	<1hEde2kE>
	pos	n.
Tojo	0.
	syl	To:jo
	pron	<1t*uJ*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1948, Japanese soldier and statesman; minister of war (1940-41) and premier (1941-44); hanged as a war criminal.
tokay	ety	from Malay toke, of imitative origin
tokay	0.
	syl	to+kay
	pron	<1t*ukA>
	pos	n.
	def	a small gecko, of S and SE Asia, having a retractile claw at the tip of each digit.
Tokay	1.
	syl	To+kay
	pron	<t*u1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine sweet wine made near Tokaj, Hungary.
Tokay	2.
	syl	To+kay
	pron	<t*u1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of large sweet grape used to make this wine.
Tokay	3.
	syl	To+kay
	pron	<t*u1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar wine made elsewhere.
token	ety	Old English t*_acen; related to Old Frisian t*_eken, Old Saxon t*_ekan, Old High German zeihhan, Old Norse teikn; see #7teach 
token	1.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication, warning, or sign of something.
token	2.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol or visible representation of some?!thing.
token	3.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that indicates authority, proof, or au?!then?!ticity.
token	4.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal or plastic disc, such as a substitute for currency for use in slot machines.
token	5.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a memento.
token	6.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gift voucher that can be used as payment for goods of a specified value.
token	7.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	as a matter of form only; nominal.
	exam	1	a token increase in salary.
token	8.
	syl	to+ken
	pron	<1t*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act or serve as a warning or symbol of; betoken.
tokenism	0.
	syl	to+ken+ism
	pron	<1t*uk*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of making only a token effort or doing no more than the minimum, esp. in order to comply with a law.
token money	0.
	syl	to+ken mon+ey
	pos	n.
	def	coins of the regular issue having greater face value than the value of their metal content.
token payment	0.
	syl	to+ken pay+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a small payment made in acknowledgment of the existence of debt.
token strike	0.
	syl	to+ken strike
	pos	n.
	def	a brief strike intended to convey strength of feeling on a disputed issue.
token vote	0.
	syl	to+ken vote
	pos	n.
	def	a Parliamentary vote of money in which the amount quoted to aid discussion is not intended to be binding.
Tokharian	0.
	syl	To+khar+i:an
	pron	<to1ka:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tocharian}.
tokoloshe	ety	from Xhosa uthikoloshe 
tokoloshe	0.
	syl	tok:o+loshe
	pron	<2toko1loS>, <-1loSi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Bantu folklore
	def	a malevolent mythical manlike animal of short stature. Also called: {tikoloshe}.
Tokugawa Iyeyasu	0.
	syl	To:ku:ga:wa I:ye:ya:su
	pron	<2t*uku:1ga:w*> <2EjA1ja:su:>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Tokugawa) {Iyeyasu}.
Tokyo	0.
	syl	To+kyo
	pron	<1t*ukj*u>, <-ki2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Japan, a port on SE Honshu on {Tokyo Bay} (an inlet of the Pacific): the largest city in the world since the 18th century, with a conurbation of over 25 million people; major industrial centre and the chief cultural centre of Japan. Pop.: 8640000 (1975).
tola	ety	C17: from Hindi tol*_a, from Sanskrit tul*_a scale, from tul to weigh
tola	0.
	syl	to:la
	pron	<1t*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of weight, used in India, equal to 180 ser or 180 grains.
tolan	ety	C19: from #7tol (#7uene) #7+ -an (see -#7ane) 
tolane	alt
	head	tolan
	or	tolan
	syl	to+lane
	pron	<1t*ulAn>
	pos	n.
tolan	0.
	or	tolane
	syl	to+lan
	pron	<1t*ul@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline derivative of acetylene; diphenylacetylene; diphenylethyne. Formula: C\6H\5C:CC\6H\5.
William Richard	infl
	head	Tolbert
	syl	Wil:liam Rich:ard.
	pos	n.
Tolbert	0.
	syl	Tol:bert
	pron	<1tolb*t>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1913, Liberian statesman; president of Liberia since 1971.
tolbooth	1.
	syl	tol+booth
	pron	<1t*ul2bu:T>, <-2bu:@d>, <1tol->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a town hall or guildhall.
tolbooth	2.
	syl	tol+booth
	pron	<1t*ul2bu:T>, <-2bu:@d>, <1tol->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tollbooth}.
tolbutamide	ety	C20: from #7tol (#7uyl) #7+but (#7yric acid) #7+amide 
tolbutamide	0.
	syl	tol+bu+ta+mide
	pron	<tol1bju:t*2mId>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic crystalline compound administered orally in the treatment of diabetes to lower blood glucose levels. Formula: C\1\2H\1\8N\2O\3S.
told	1.
	syl	told
	pron	<t*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {tell}.
told	2.
	syl	told
	pron	<t*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	See {all told}.
tole	ety	from French t*^ole sheet metal, from French (dialect): table, from Latin tabula table
tole	0.
	syl	tole
	pron	<t*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	enamelled or lacquered metal ware, usually gilded, popular in the 18th century.
Toledo	1.
	syl	To+le:do
	pron	<to1lAd*u>, Spanish <to1lADo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Spain, on the River Tagus: capital of Visigothic Spain, and of Castile from 1087 to 1560; famous for steel and swords since the first century. Pop.: 44382 (1970). Ancient name: {Toletum}.
Toledo	2.
	syl	To+le:do
	pron	<t*1lEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in NW Ohio, on Lake Erie: one of the largest coal-shipping ports in the world; trans?!portation and industrial centre; university (1872). Pop.: 377423 (1973 est.).
tolerable	1.
	syl	tol+er+a:ble
	pron	<1tol*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be tolerated; endurable.
tolerable	2.
	syl	tol+er+a:ble
	pron	<1tol*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	permissible.
tolerable	3.
	syl	tol+er+a:ble
	pron	<1tol*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	fairly good.
tolerableness	sub
	head	tolerable
	or	tolerability
	syl	tol+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
tolerability	sub
	head	tolerable
	or	tolerableness
	syl	tol+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
tolerably	sub
	head	tolerable
	syl	tol+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
tolerance	1.
	syl	tol+er+ance
	pron	<1tol*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being tolerant.
tolerance	2.
	syl	tol+er+ance
	pron	<1tol*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	capacity to endure something, esp. pain or hardship.
tolerance	3.
	syl	tol+er+ance
	pron	<1tol*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the permitted variation in some measurement or other characteristic of an object or workpiece.
tolerance	4.
	syl	tol+er+ance
	pron	<1tol*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the capacity of an organism to endure the effects of a poison or other substance, esp. when taken over a prolonged period.
tolerant	1.
	syl	tol+er+ant
	pron	<1tol*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to tolerate the beliefs, actions, opinions, etc., of others.
tolerant	2.
	syl	tol+er+ant
	pron	<1tol*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	permissive.
tolerant	3.
	syl	tol+er+ant
	pron	<1tol*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to withstand extremes, as of heat and cold.
tolerant	4.
	syl	tol+er+ant
	pron	<1tol*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Med. of a patient
	def	exhibiting tolerance to a drug.
tolerantly	sub
	head	tolerant
	syl	tol+er+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
tolerate	ety	C16: from Latin toler*_are sustain; related to #7thole %2
tolerate	1.
	syl	tol+er+ate
	pron	<1tol*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat with indulgence, liberality, or forbearance.
tolerate	2.
	syl	tol+er+ate
	pron	<1tol*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permit.
tolerate	3.
	syl	tol+er+ate
	pron	<1tol*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be able to bear; put up with.
tolerate	4.
	syl	tol+er+ate
	pron	<1tol*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to have tolerance for (a drug, poison, etc.).
tolerative	sub
	head	tolerate
	syl	tol+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
tolerator	sub
	head	tolerate
	syl	tol+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
toleration	1.
	syl	tol+er:a+tion
	pron	<2tol*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of tolerat?!ing.
toleration	2.
	syl	tol+er:a+tion
	pron	<2tol*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	freedom to hold religious opinions that differ from the established or prescribed religion of a country.
tolerationism	sub
	head	toleration
	syl	tol+er:1a+tion+ism
	pos	n.
tolerationist	sub
	head	toleration
	syl	tol+er:1a+tion+ist
	pos	n.
tolidine	ety	C19: from #7tol (#7uene) #7+ -#7{id %3}#7+ -#7{ine %2}
tolidine	0.
	syl	tol:i+dine
	pron	<1toli2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several isomeric compounds, esp. the isomer, which is a white or reddish crystalline substance used in the manufacture of dyes and resins. Formula: (C\6H\3NH\2CH\3)\2.
Tolima	0.
	syl	To+li+ma
	pron	Spanish <to1lima>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in W Colombia, in the Andes. Height: 5215 m (17110 ft.).
J (ohn) R (onald) R (euel) 	infl
	head	Tolkien
	syl	J (ohn) R (onald) R (euel) .
	pos	n.
Tolkien	0.
	syl	Tol:kien
	pron	<1t*ulkEn>
	pos	n.
	def	1892-1973, British philologist and writer, born in South Africa. He is best known for (1937) and the trilogy (1954-55).
toll	ety	C15: perhaps related to Old English -tyllan, as in fortyllan to attract
toll	H1.1.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to ring or cause to ring slowly and recurrently.
toll	H1.2.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to summon, warn, or announce by tolling.
toll	H1.3.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to decoy (game, esp. ducks).
toll	H1.4.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or sound of tolling.
toll	ety	Old English toln; related to Old Frisian tolene, Old High German zol toll, from Late Latin tel*_onium customs house, from Greek tel*'onion, ultimately from telos tax
toll	H2.1.a.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>, <tol>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount of money levied, esp. for the use of certain roads, bridges, etc., to cover the cost of maintenance.
toll	H2.1.b.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>, <tol>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	toll road;
	exam	2	toll bridge.
toll	H2.2.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>, <tol>
	pos	n.
	def	loss or damage incurred through an accident, disaster, etc..
	exam	1	the war took its toll of the inhabitants.
toll	H2.3.
	syl	toll
	pron	<t*ul>, <tol>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {toll+age}. (formerly) the right to levy a toll.
tolbooth	alt
	head	tollbooth
	or	tollbooth
	syl	tol+booth
	pron	<1t*ul2bu:T>, <-2bu:@d>, <1tol->
	pos	n.
tollbooth	0.
	or	tolbooth
	syl	toll+booth
	pron	<1t*ul2bu:T>, <-2bu:@d>, <1tol->
	pos	n.
	def	a booth or kiosk at which a toll is collected.
toll call	0.
	syl	toll call
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., obsolete.
	def	a short-distance trunk call.
Ernst	infl
	head	Toller
	syl	Ernst
	pron	<ernst>
	pos	n.
Toller	0.
	syl	Tol:ler
	pron	German <1tcl*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1939, German dramatist and revolutionary, noted particularly for for his expressionist plays, esp. (1921).
tollgate	0.
	syl	toll+gate
	pron	<1t*ul2gAt>, <1tol->
	pos	n.
	def	a gate across a toll road or bridge at which travellers must stop and pay.
tollhouse	0.
	syl	toll+house
	pron	<1t*ul2haus>, <1tol->
	pos	n.
	def	a small house at a tollgate occupied by a toll collector.
tolly	ety	C19: from Xhosa ithole calf on which the horns have begun to appear
tollie	alt
	head	tolly
	or	tolly
	syl	tol+lie
	pron	<1toli>
	pos	n.
tollies	infl
	head	tolly
	syl	tol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tolly	0.
	or	tollie
	syl	tol+ly
	pron	<1toli>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a castrated calf.
Tolpuddle Martyrs	0.
	syl	Tol+pud+dle Mar+tyrs
	pron	<1tol2p^dL>
	pos	n.
	def	six farmworkers sen?!tenced to transportation for seven years in 1834 for forming a trade union in the village of Tolpuddle, Dorset.
Leo	infl
	head	Tolstoy
	syl	Le:o
	pos	n.
Tolstoy	0.
	syl	Tol:stoy
	pron	<1tolstci>, Russian <tal1stcj>
	pos	n.
	def	Russian name 1828-1910, Russian novelist, short-story writer, and philosopher; author of the two monumental novels (1865-69) and (1875-77). Following a spiritual crisis in 1879, he adopted a form of Christianity based on a doctrine of nonresistance to evil.
Toltecs	infl
	head	Toltec
	or	Toltec
	syl	Tol+tecs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Toltec	infl
	or	Toltecs
	syl	Tol+tec.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Toltec	1.
	syl	Tol+tec
	pron	<1toltek>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Central American Indian people who dominated the valley of Mexico from their capital Tula from about 950 to 1160 #7a.d., when the valley was overrun by the Aztecs.
Toltec	2.
	syl	Tol+tec
	pron	<1toltek>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to this people.
tolu	ety	C17: after Santiago de Tolu, Colombia, from which it was exported
tolu	0.
	syl	to+lu
	pron	<to1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic balsam obtained from a South American tree, See {balsam} (sense 1).
toluate	ety	C19: from #7tolu (#7ic acid) +#7-ate %1
toluate	0.
	syl	tol:u+ate
	pron	<1tolju2At>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of any of the three isomeric forms of toluic acid.
Toluca	1.
	syl	To+lu+ca
	pron	Spanish <to1luka>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Mexico, capital of Mexico state, at an altitude of 2640 m (8660 ft.). Pop.: 141726 (1974 est.). Official name: {To+lu+ca de Ler+do} (de #!ler@do).
Nevado de	2.
	head	Toluca
	syl	Ne+va+do de
	pron	<nA1$BaDo>, <de>
	def	a volcano in central Mexico, in Mexico state near Toluca: crater partly filled by a lake. Height: 4577 m (15017 ft.).
toluene	ety	C19: from #7tolu+ -#7ene, since it was previously obtained from tolu
toluene	0.
	syl	tol:u+ene
	pron	<1tolju2En>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile flammable liquid with an odour resembling that of benzene, obtained from petroleum and coal tar and used as a solvent and in the manufacture of many organic chemicals. Formula: C\6H\5CH\3.
toluic acid	ety	C19: from #7tolu (#7ene) +-#7ic 
toluic acid	0.
	syl	to+lu+ic ac:id
	pron	<to1lu:ik>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline derivative of toluene existing in three isomeric forms; methylbenzoic acid. The and isomers are used in synthetic resins and the isomer is used as an insect repellent. Formula: C\6H\4CH\3COOH.
toluidine	ety	C19: from #7tolu (#7ene) #7+ -#7ide+ -#7{ine %2}
toluidine	0.
	syl	to+lu:i+dine
	pron	<to1lju:i2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an amine derived from toluene existing in three isomeric forms; aminotoluene. The and isomers are liquids and the isomer is a crystalline solid. All three are used in making dyes. Formula: C\6H\4CH\3NH\2.
toluol	0.
	syl	tol:u+ol
	pron	<1tolju2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {toluene}.
toluyl	ety	C19: from #7tolu (#7ene) +-#7yl 
toluyl	0.
	syl	tol:u+yl
	pron	<1toljuil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing any of three isomeric groups CH\3C\6H\4CO-, derived from a toluic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group.
	exam	1	toluyl group or radical.
tolyl	ety	C19: from #7tolu (see #7toluene) +-#7yl 
tolyl	1.
	syl	tol+yl
	pron	<1tolil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing any of three isomeric groups, CH\3C\6H\4-, derived from toluene.
	exam	1	tolyl group or radical.
tolyl	2.
	syl	tol+yl
	pron	<1tolil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	another word for {benzyl}. Also called: {#Ga-tolyl}.
tom	ety	C16: special use of the shortened form of Thomas, applied to any male, often implying a common or ordinary type of person, etc.
tom	0.a.
	syl	tom
	pron	<tom>
	pos	n.
	def	the male of various animals, esp. the cat.
tom	0.b.
	syl	tom
	pron	<tom>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tom turkey.
tom	0.c.
	syl	tom
	pron	<tom>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	a tomcat.
tomahawk	ety	C17: from Virginia Algonquian tamahaac 
tomahawk	1.
	syl	tom:a+hawk
	pron	<1tom*2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a fighting axe, with a stone or later an iron head, used by the North American Indians.
tomahawk	2.
	syl	tom:a+hawk
	pron	<1tom*2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the usual word for {hatchet. ~}
tomahawk	3.
	syl	tom:a+hawk
	pron	<1tom*2hc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	to shear (a sheep) roughly or so as to cut the skin.
tomalley	ety	C17: of Caribbean origin; compare Galibi tumali sauce of crab or lobster liver
tomalley	0.
	syl	tom+al+ley
	pron	<1tom@li>
	pos	n.
	def	the liver of a lobster, eaten as a delicacy.
toman	ety	C16: from Persian, of Mongolian origin
toman	0.
	syl	to+man
	pron	<t*1ma:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gold coin formerly issued in Persia.
Tom and Jerry	0.
	syl	Tom and Jer:ry
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a hot mixed drink containing rum, brandy, egg, nutmeg, and sometimes milk.
tomato	ety	C17 tomate, from Spanish, from Nahuatl tomatl 
tomatoes	infl
	head	tomato
	syl	to+ma+toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tomato	1.
	syl	to+ma+to
	pron	<t*1ma:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a solanaceous plant, (or of South America but widely cultivated, of its red fleshy many-seeded edible fruits.
tomato	2.
	syl	to+ma+to
	pron	<t*1ma:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant, which has slightly acid-tasting flesh and is eaten in salads, as a vegetable, etc.
tomato	3.
	syl	to+ma+to
	pron	<t*1ma:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a girl or woman.
tomb	ety	C13: from Old French tombe, from Late Latin tumba burial mound, from Greek tumbos; related to Latin tum*_ere to swell, Middle Irish tomm hill
tomb	1.
	syl	tomb
	pron	<tu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place, esp. a vault beneath the ground, for the burial of a corpse.
tomb	2.
	syl	tomb
	pron	<tu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone or other monument to the dead.
the tomb	3.
	head	tomb
	syl	the tomb.
	def	a poetic term for {death}.
tomb	4.
	syl	tomb
	pron	<tu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything serving as a burial place.
	exam	1	the sea was his tomb.
tomb	5.
	syl	tomb
	pron	<tu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to place in a tomb; entomb.
tomblike	sub
	head	tomb
	syl	tomb+2like
	pos	adj.
tombac	ety	C17: from French, from Dutch tombak, from Malay tamb*^aga copper, apparently from Sanskrit t*_amraka, from t*_amra dark coppery red
tambac	alt
	head	tombac
	or	tombac
	syl	tam+bac
	pron	<1t@mb@k>
	pos	n.
tombac	0.
	or	tambac
	syl	tom+bac
	pron	<1tomb@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various brittle alloys containing copper and zinc and sometimes tin and arsenic: used for making cheap jewellery, etc.
tombola	ety	C19: from Italian, from tombolare to somersault; see #7tumble 
tombola	0.
	syl	tom+bo+la
	pron	<tom1b*ul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a type of lottery, esp. at a f*^ete, in which tickets are drawn from a revolving drum.
tombolo	ety	C20: from Italian, from Latin tumulus mound; see #7tumulus 
tombolos	infl
	head	tombolo
	syl	tom+bo+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tombolo	0.
	syl	tom+bo+lo
	pron	<1tomb*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow sand or shingle bar linking a small island with another island or the mainland.
Tombouctou	0.
	syl	Tom+bouc+tou
	pron	<t?~cbuk1tu>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Timbuktu}.
tomboy	0.
	syl	tom+boy
	pron	<1tom2bci>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl who acts or dresses in a boyish way, liking rough outdoor activities.
tomboyish	sub
	head	tomboy
	syl	tom+2boy+ish
	pos	adj.
tomboyishly	sub
	head	tomboy
	syl	tom+2boy+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
tomboyishness	sub
	head	tomboy
	syl	tom+2boy+ish+ness
	pos	n.
tombstone	0.
	syl	tomb+stone
	pron	<1tu:m2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gravestone}.
Tom Collins	0.
	syl	Tom Col:lins
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a long drink consisting of gin, lime or lemon juice, sugar or syrup, and soda water.
Dick	infl
	head	Tom
	syl	Dick
	pos	n.
and	infl
	head	Tom
	syl	and
	pos	n.
Tor Harry	infl
	head	Tom
	syl	Tor Har:ry
	pos	n.
Tom	0.
	syl	Tom
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinary, undistinguished, or common person (esp. in the phrases {every Tom, Dick, and Harry; any Tom, Dick, or Harry) }.
tome	ety	C16: from French, from Latin tomus section of larger work, from Greek tomos a slice, from temnein to cut; related to Latin tond*_ere to shear
tome	1.
	syl	tome
	pron	<t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	a large weighty book.
tome	2.
	syl	tome
	pron	<t*um>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the several volumes of a work.
-tome	ety	from Greek tom*_e a cutting, tomos a slice, from temnein to cut
-tome	0.
	syl	-tome
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an instrument for cutting.
	exam	1	osteotome.
tomentum	ety	C17: New Latin, from Latin: stuffing for cushions; related to Latin tum*_ere to swell
tomenta	infl
	head	tomentum
	syl	to+men+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tomentum	1.
	syl	to+men+tum
	pron	<t*1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a feltlike covering of downy hairs on leaves and other plant parts.
tomentum	2.
	syl	to+men+tum
	pron	<t*1ment*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a network of minute blood vessels occurring in the human brain between the pia mater and cerebral cortex.
tomentose	sub
	head	tomentum
	syl	to+men+tose
	pron	<t*1ment*us>
	pos	adj.
tomfool	0.a.
	syl	tom+fool
	pron	<2tom1fu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fool.
tomfool	0.b.
	syl	tom+fool
	pron	<2tom1fu:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tomfool ideas.
tomfoolish	sub
	head	tomfool
	syl	tom+1fool+ish
	pos	adj.
tomfoolishness	sub
	head	tomfool
	syl	tom+1fool+ish+ness
	pos	n.
tomfooleries	infl
	head	tomfoolery
	syl	tom+fool+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tomfoolery	1.
	syl	tom+fool+er:y
	pron	<2tom1fu:l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish behav?!iour.
tomfoolery	2.
	syl	tom+fool+er:y
	pron	<2tom1fu:l*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	utter nonsense; rubbish.
tommy	ety	C19: originally Thomas Atkins, name representing typical private in specimen forms; compare #7tom 
tommies	infl
	head	tommy
	syl	tom+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tommy	0.
	syl	tom+my
	pron	<1tomi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a private in the British Army. Also: {Tommy Atkins}.
Tommy gun	0.
	syl	Tom+my gun
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Thompson sub-machine-gun}.
tommyrot	0.
	syl	tom:my+rot
	pron	<1tomi2rot>
	pos	n.
	def	utter nonsense; tomfoolery.
tomography	ety	C20: from Greek tom*_e a cutting+-#7graphy 
tomography	0.
	syl	to+mog+ra+phy
	pron	<t*1mogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of techniques used to obtain an x-ray photograph of a selected plane section of the human body or some other solid object.
tomorrow	ety	Old English t*_o morgenne, from #7to (at, on)+ morgenne, dative of morgen #7morning ; see #7morrow 
tomorrow	1.
	syl	to+mor+row
	pron	<t*1mor*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the day after today.
tomorrow	2.
	syl	to+mor+row
	pron	<t*1mor*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the future.
tomorrow	3.
	syl	to+mor+row
	pron	<t*1mor*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	on the day after today.
tomorrow	4.
	syl	to+mor+row
	pron	<t*1mor*u>
	pos	adv.
	def	at some time in the future.
tompion	0.
	syl	tom+pi+on
	pron	<1tompi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tampion}.
Tomsk	0.
	syl	Tomsk
	pron	Russian <tcmsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union: formerly an important gold-mining town and administrative centre for a large area of Siberia; university (1888); engineering industries. Pop.: 399000 (1975 est.).
Tom Thumb	ety	after Tom Thumb, the tiny hero of several English folk tales
General	1.
	head	Tom Thumb
	syl	General
	def	stage name of 1838-83, U.S. midget, exhibited in P. T. Barnum's circus.
Tom Thumb	2.
	syl	Tom Thumb
	pos	n.
	def	a dwarf; midget.
tomtit	0.
	syl	tom+tit
	pron	<2tom1tit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	any of various tits, esp. the bluetit.
tom-tom	ety	C17: from Hindi tamtam, of imitative origin
tam-tam	alt
	head	tom-tom
	or	tom-tom
	syl	tam-tam
	pos	n.
tom-tom	1.
	or	tam-tam
	syl	tom-tom
	pos	n.
	def	a drum associated either with the American Indians or with Eastern cultures, usually beaten with the hands as a signalling instrument.
tom-tom	2.
	or	tam-tam
	syl	tom-tom
	pos	n.
	def	a monotonous drumming or beating sound.
-tomy	ety	from Greek -tomia; see -#7tome 
-tomy	0.
	syl	-to:my
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a surgical cutting of a specified part or tissue.
	exam	1	lobotomy.
ton	ety	C14: variant of #7tun 
ton	H1.1.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {long ton}. a unit of weight equal to 2240 pounds or 1016.046909 kilograms.
ton	H1.2.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {short ton, net ton}. a unit of weight equal to 2000 pounds or 746.483443 kilograms.
ton	H1.3.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {metric ton, tonne}. a unit of weight equal to 1000 kilograms.
ton	H1.4.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {freight ton}. a unit of volume or weight used for charging or measuring freight in shipping. It depends on the type of material being shipped but is often taken as 40 cubic feet, 1 cubic metre, or 1000 kilograms.
	exam	1	freight is charged at @P#800862 40 per ton of 1 cubic metre.
ton	H1.5.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {measurement ton, shipping ton}. a unit of volume used in shipping freight, equal to 40 cubic feet, irrespective of the commodity shipped.
ton	H1.6.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {displacement ton}. a unit used for measuring the displacement of a ship, equal to 35 cubic feet of sea water or 2240 pounds.
ton	H1.7.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	Also called: {register ton}. a unit of internal capacity of ships equal to 100 cubic feet. {~}
ton	ety	C18: from French, from Latin tonus #7tone 
ton	H2.0.
	syl	ton
	pron	French. <t?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	style, fashion, or distinction.
ton	ety	C20: special use of #7ton %1 applied to quantities of one hundred
ton	H3.0.
	syl	ton
	pos	t^n; n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Brit.
	def	a score or achievement of a hundred, esp. a hundred miles per hour, as on a motorcycle.
tonal	1.
	syl	ton+al
	pron	<1t*unL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tone.
tonal	2.
	syl	ton+al
	pron	<1t*unL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or utilizing the diatonic system; having an established key. Compare {atonal}.
tonal	3.a.
	syl	ton+al
	pron	<1t*unL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an answer in a fugue
	def	not having the same melodic intervals as the subject, so as to remain in the original key.
tonal	3.b.
	syl	ton+al
	pron	<1t*unL>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a fugue as having such an answer. Compare {real} %1 (sense 10}).
tonally	sub
	head	tonal
	syl	ton+al+ly
	pos	adv.
tonalities	infl
	head	tonality
	syl	to+nal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tonality	1.a.
	syl	to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the actual or implied presence of a musical key in a composition.
tonality	1.b.
	syl	to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the system of major and minor keys prevalent in Western music since the decline of modes. Compare {atonality}.
tonality	2.
	syl	to+nal+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1n@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the overall scheme of colours and tones in a painting.
to-name	0.
	syl	to-name
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a by-name or nickname used to distinguish one person from others of the same name.
Tonbridge	0.
	syl	Ton+bridge
	pron	<1t^n2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SE England, in SW Kent on the River Medway. Pop.: 31006 (1971).
tondo	ety	C19: from Italian: a circle, shortened from rotondo round
tondi	infl
	head	tondo
	syl	ton+di
	pron	<-dE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tondo	0.
	syl	ton+do
	pron	<1tond*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular easel painting or relief carving.
Ton Duc Thang	0.
	syl	Ton Duc Thang
	pron	<1ton> <1duk> <1$T@G>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1888, Vietnamese statesman; president of Vietnam since 1976.
tone	ety	C14: from Latin tonus, from Greek tonos tension, tone, from teinein to stretch
tone	1.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	sound with reference to quality, pitch, or volume.
tone	2.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tone colour}.
tone	3.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {{note} (sense 10}).
tone	4.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	usage	in acoustic analysis
	def	a sound resulting from periodic or regular vibrations, composed either of a simple sinusoidal wave form ({pure tone}) or of several such wave forms superimposed upon one main one ({compound tone) }.
tone	5.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of a major second; whole tone.
tone	6.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Gregorian tone}. any of several plainsong melodies or other chants used in the singing of psalms.
tone	7.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	any of the pitch levels or pitch contours at which a syllable may be pronounced, such as high tone, falling tone, etc.
tone	8.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or character of a sound.
	exam	1	a nervous tone of voice.
tone	9.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	general aspect, quality, or style.
	exam	1	I didn't like the tone of his speech.
tone	10.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	high quality or style.
	exam	1	to lower the tone of a place.
tone	11.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of a given colour, as modified by mixture with white or black; shade; tint.
	exam	1	a tone of red.
tone	12.a.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal tension of a muscle at rest.
tone	12.b.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural firmness of the tissues and normal functioning of bodily organs in health.
tone	13.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the overall effect of the colour values and gradations of light and dark in a picture.
tone	14.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a colour or shade of colour, including black or grey, of a particular area on a negative or positive that can be distinguished from surrounding lighter or darker areas.
tone	15.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be of a matching or similar tone (to).
	exam	1	the curtains tone with the carpet.
tone	16.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a tone to or correct the tone of.
tone	17.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to soften or change the colour of the tones of (a photographic image) by chemical means.
tone	18.
	syl	tone
	pron	<t*un>
	pos	vb.
	def	an archaic word for {intone. ~} See also {tone down, tone up}.
toner	sub
	head	tone
	syl	ton+er
	pos	n.
tone arm	0.
	syl	tone arm
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{pickup} (sense 1}).
tone cluster	0.
	syl	tone clus+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of adjacent notes played simultaneously, either in an orchestral score or, on the piano, by depressing a whole set of adjacent keys.
tone colour	0.
	syl	tone col+our
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of a musical sound that is conditioned or distinguished by the upper partials or overtones present in it. Often shortened to {tone}. See also {{timbre} (sense 2}).
tone control	0.
	syl	tone con+trol
	pos	n.
	def	a device in a radio, etc., by which the relative intensities of high and low frequencies may be varied.
tone-deaf	0.
	syl	tone-deaf
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to distinguish subtle differences in musical pitch.
tone deafness	sub
	head	tone-deaf
	syl	tone deaf+ness
	pos	n.
tone down	0.
	syl	tone down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to moderate or become moderated in tone.
	exam	1	to tone down an argument;
	exam	2	to tone down a bright colour.
tone language	0.
	syl	tone lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a language, such as Chinese or certain African languages, in which differences in tone may make differences in meaning.
toneless	1.
	syl	tone+less
	pron	<1t*unlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no tone.
toneless	2.
	syl	tone+less
	pron	<1t*unlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking colour or vitality.
tonelessly	sub
	head	toneless
	syl	tone+less+ly
	pos	adv.
tonelessness	sub
	head	toneless
	syl	tone+less+ness
	pos	n.
toneme	ety	C20: from #7tone+-#7eme 
toneme	0.
	syl	ton+eme
	pron	<1t*unEm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a phoneme that is distinguished from other phoneme only by its tone. &- {to+#!ne@.mic}
tone poem	0.
	syl	tone po:em
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {symphonic poem}.
series	alt
	head	tone row
	or	tone row
	syl	se+ries
	pos	n.
tone row	0.
	or	series
	syl	tone row
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {note row}. a group of notes having a characteristic pattern or order that forms the basis of the musical material in a serial composition, esp. one consisting of the twelve notes of the chromatic scale. See also {serialism, twelve-tone}.
tonetic	ety	C20: from #7tone+ -etic, as in #7phonetic 
tonetic	0.
	syl	to+net+ic
	pron	<t*u1netik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a language
	def	distinguishing words semantically by distinction of tone as well as by other sounds. See {tone language}.
tonetically	sub
	head	tonetic
	syl	to+1net:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tone up	0.
	syl	tone up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become more vigorous, healthy, etc..
	exam	1	exercise tones up the muscles.
tong	H1.0.
	syl	tong
	pron	<toG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather or seize with tongs.
tong	ety	C20: from Chinese (Cantonese) t'ong meeting place
tong	H2.0.
	syl	tong
	pron	<toG>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a secret society of Chinese Americans, popularly assumed to engage in criminal activities.
tonga	ety	C19: from Hindi t*_ang*_a 
tonga	0.
	syl	ton+ga
	pron	<1toGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light two-wheeled vehicle used in rural areas of India.
Tongas	infl
	head	Tonga
	or	Tonga
	syl	Ton+gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tonga	infl
	or	Tongas
	syl	Ton+ga
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tonga	H1.1.
	syl	Ton+ga
	pron	<1toGg*>, <1toG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of S central Africa, living chiefly in Zambia and Rhodesia.
Tonga	H1.2.
	syl	Ton+ga
	pron	<1toGg*>, <1toG*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
Tonga	H2.0.
	syl	Tong:a
	pron	<1toG*>, <1toGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom occupying an archipelago of more than 150 volcanic and coral islands in the SW Pacific, east of Fiji: inhabited by Polynesians; became a British protectorate in 1900 and gained independence in 1970; a member of the Commonwealth. Languages: Tongan and English. Religion: Christian. Currency: pa'anga. Capital: Nu?!ku'alofa. Pop.: 98000 (1974 UN est.). Area: 675 sq. km (261 sq. miles). Also called: {Friendly Islands}.
Tongan	sub
	head	Tonga
	syl	Tong+an
	pos	adj. n.
tongs	ety	plural of Old English tange; related to Old Saxon tanga, Old High German zanga, Old Norse tong 
tongs	0.
	syl	tongs
	pron	<toGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an instrument for grasping or lifting, consisting of a hinged, sprung, or pivoted pair of arms or levers, joined at one end. Also called: {pair of tongs}.
tongue	ety	Old English tunge; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse tunga, Old High German zunga, Latin lingua 
tongue	1.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a movable mass of muscular tissue attached to the floor of the mouth in most vertebrates. It is the organ of taste and aids the mastication and swallowing of food. In man it plays an important part in the articulation of speech sounds. Related adj.: {lingual}.
tongue	2.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	an analogous organ in invertebrates.
tongue	3.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	the tongue of certain animals used as food.
tongue	4.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a language, dialect, or idiom.
	exam	1	the English tongue.
tongue	5.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to speak.
	exam	1	to lose one's tongue.
tongue	6.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner of speaking.
	exam	1	a glib tongue.
tongue	7.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	utterance or voice (esp. in the phrase {give tongue) }.
tongue	8.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a people or tribe, esp. one having its own language.
tongue	9.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	anything which resembles a tongue in shape or function.
	exam	1	a tongue of flame;
	exam	2	a tongue of the sea.
tongue	10.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a promontory or spit of land.
tongue	11.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a flap of leather on a shoe, either for decoration or under the laces or buckles to protect the instep.
tongue	12.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the reed of an oboe or similar instrument.
tongue	13.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	the clapper of a bell.
tongue	14.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	the harnessing pole of a horse-drawn vehicle.
tongue	15.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a long and narrow projection on a machine part that serves as a guide for assembly or as a securing device.
tongue	16.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a projecting strip along an edge of a board that is made to fit a corresponding groove in the edge of another board.
hold one's tongue	17.
	head	tongue
	syl	hold one's tongue.
	def	to keep quiet.
on the tip of one's tongue	18.
	head	tongue
	syl	on the tip of one's tongue.
	def	about to come to mind.
	exam	1	her name was on the tip of his tongue.
with (one's) tongue in (one's) cheek	19.
	head	tongue
	syl	with (one's) tongue in (one's) cheek.
	def	Also: {tongue in cheek}. with insincere or ironical intent.
tongues	infl
	head	tongue
	syl	tongues
	pos	vb.
tonguing	infl
	head	tongue
	syl	tongu+ing
	pos	vb.
tongued	infl
	head	tongue
	syl	tongued.
	pos	vb.
tongue	20.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to articulate (notes played on a wind instrument) by the process of tonguing.
tongue	21.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lick, feel, or touch with the tongue.
tongue	22.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Carpentry.
	def	to provide (a board) with a tongue.
tongue	23.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a piece of land
	def	to project into a body of water.
tongue	24.
	syl	tongue
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to reproach; scold.
tongueless	sub
	head	tongue
	syl	tongue+less
	pos	adj.
tonguelike	sub
	head	tongue
	syl	tongue+2like
	pos	adj.
tongue-and-groove joint	0.
	syl	tongue-and-groove joint
	pos	n.
	def	a joint made between two boards by means of a tongue along the edge of one board that fits into a groove along the edge of the other board.
tongued	1.a.
	syl	tongued
	pron	<t^Gd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tongue or tongues.
tongued	1.b.
	syl	tongued
	pron	<t^Gd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	long-tongued.
tongued	2.
	syl	tongued
	pron	<t^Gd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a manner of speech as specified.
	exam	1	sharp-tongued.
tongue-lash	0.
	syl	tongue-lash
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprimand severely; scold.
tongue-lashing	sub
	head	tongue-lash
	syl	tongue-2lash:ing
	pos	n. adj.
tongues	0.
	syl	tongues
	pron	<t^Gz>
	pos	n.
	def	See {gift of tongues}.
tongue-tie	0.
	syl	tongue-tie
	pos	n.
	def	a congenital condition in which the tongue has restricted mobility as the result of an abnormally short frenulum.
tongue-tied	1.
	syl	tongue-tied
	pos	adj.
	def	speechless, esp. with embarrassment or shyness.
tongue-tied	2.
	syl	tongue-tied
	pos	adj.
	def	having a condition of tongue-tie.
tongue twister	0.
	syl	tongue twist+er
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence or phrase that is difficult to articulate clearly and quickly, such as
tonguing	0.
	syl	tongu+ing
	pron	<1t^GiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a technique of articulating notes on a wind instrument. See {single-tongue, double-tongue, triple-tongue}.
tonic	ety	C17: from New Latin tonicus, from Greek tonikos concerning tone, from tonos #7tone 
tonic	1.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal preparation that improves and strengthens the functioning of the body or increases the feeling of well-being.
tonic	2.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that enlivens or strengthens.
	exam	1	his speech was a tonic to the audience.
tonic	3.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tonic water}. a mineral water, usually carbonated and containing quinine and often mixed with gin or other alcoholic drinks.
tonic	4.a.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	the first degree of a major or minor scale and the tonal centre of a piece composed in a particular key.
tonic	4.b.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	a key or chord based on this.
tonic	5.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	n.
	def	a stressed syllable in a word.
tonic	6.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	serving to enliven and invigorate.
	exam	1	a tonic wine.
tonic	7.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tone or tones.
tonic	8.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to the first degree of a major or minor scale.
tonic	9.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the general effect of colour and light and shade in a picture.
tonic	10.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of, relating to, characterized by, or affecting normal muscular or bodily tone.
	exam	1	a tonic spasm.
tonic	11.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to stress or the main stress in a word.
tonic	12.
	syl	ton+ic
	pron	<1tonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a tone language.
tonically	sub
	head	tonic
	syl	ton:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tonic accent	1.
	syl	ton+ic ac+cent
	pos	n.
	def	emphasis imparted to a note by virtue of its having a higher pitch, rather than greater stress or long duration relative to other notes.
tonic accent	2.
	syl	ton+ic ac+cent
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {pitch accent}.
tonicity	1.
	syl	to+nic+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1nisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, condition, or quality of being tonic.
tonicity	2.
	syl	to+nic+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1nisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another name for {tonus}.
tonic sol-fa	0.
	syl	ton+ic sol-fa
	pos	n.
	def	a method of teaching music, esp. singing, used mainly in Britain, by which the syllables of a movable system of solmization are used as names for the notes of the major scale in any key. In this system is usually replaced by as the name of the fifth degree. See {solmization}.
tonight	ety	Old English t*_oniht, from #7to (at)+#7night 
tonight	1.
	syl	to+night
	pron	<t*1nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the night or evening of this present day.
tonight	2.
	syl	to+night
	pron	<t*1nIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or during the night or evening of this day.
tonight	3.
	syl	to+night
	pron	<t*1nIt>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete or western Brit. dialect.
	def	last night.
tonk	0.
	syl	tonk
	pron	<toGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an effete or effeminate man.
tonka bean	ety	C18: probably from Tupi tonka 
tonka bean	1.
	syl	ton+ka bean
	pron	<1toGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall leguminous tree, of tropical America, having fragrant black almond-shaped seeds.
tonka bean	2.
	syl	ton+ka bean
	pron	<1toGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the seeds of this tree, used in the manufacture of perfumes, snuff, etc.
Tongking	alt
	head	Tonkin
	or	Tonkin
	syl	Tong+king
	pos	n.
Tonkin	1.
	or	Tongking
	syl	Ton+kin
	pron	<1ton1kin>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of N French Indochina (1883-1946), on the Gulf of Tonkin: forms the largest part of N Vietnam.
Gulf of	2.
	head	Tonkin
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an arm of the South China Sea, bordered by N Vietnam, the Luichow Peninsula of SW China, and Hainan Island. Length: about 500 km (300 miles).
Tonle Sap	0.
	syl	Ton+le Sap
	pron	<1tonli> <1s@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in W central Cambodia, linked with the Mekong River by the {Tonle Sap River}. Area: (dry season) about 2600 sq. km (1000 sq. miles); (rainy season) up to 24600 sq. km (9500 sq. miles).
tonnage	ety	C15: from Old French, from tonne barrel
tunnage	alt
	head	tonnage
	or	tonnage
	syl	tun+nage
	pron	<1t^niJ>
	pos	n.
tonnage	1.
	or	tunnage
	syl	ton+nage
	pron	<1t^niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity of a merchant ship expressed in tons, for which purpose a ton is considered as 40 cubic feet of freight or 100 cubic feet of bulk cargo, unless such an amount would weigh more than 2000 pounds in which case the actual weight is used.
tonnage	2.
	or	tunnage
	syl	ton+nage
	pron	<1t^niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the weight of the cargo of a merchant ship.
tonnage	3.
	or	tunnage
	syl	ton+nage
	pron	<1t^niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of shipping of a port or nation, estimated by the capacity of its ships.
tonnage	4.
	or	tunnage
	syl	ton+nage
	pron	<1t^niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a duty on ships based either on their capacity or their register tonnage.
tonne	ety	from French
tonne	0.
	syl	tonne
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	another name for {metric ton}.
tonneau	ety	C20: from French: special type of vehicle body, from Old French tonnel cask, from tonne tun
tonneaus	infl
	head	tonneau
	or	tonneaux
	syl	ton+neaus
	pron	<-n*u>, <-n*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tonneaux	infl
	head	tonneau
	or	tonneaus
	syl	ton+neaux
	pron	<-n*u>, <-n*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tonneau	1.
	syl	ton+neau
	pron	<1ton*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tonneau cover}.
tonneau	1.a.
	syl	ton+neau
	pron	<1ton*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a detachable cover to protect the rear part of an open car when it is not carrying passengers.
tonneau	1.b.
	syl	ton+neau
	pron	<1ton*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar cover that fits over all the passenger seats, but not the driver's, in an open vehicle.
tonneau	2.
	syl	ton+neau
	pron	<1ton*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the part of an open car in which the rear passengers sit.
tonometer	ety	C18: from Greek tonos #7tone+ -#7meter 
tonometer	1.
	syl	to+nom+e:ter
	pron	<t*u1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the pitch of a sound, esp. one consisting of a set of tuning forks.
tonometer	2.
	syl	to+nom+e:ter
	pron	<t*u1nomit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of instrument for measuring pressure or tension, such as the blood pressure, vapour pressure, etc.
tonometric	sub
	head	tonometer
	syl	ton:o+met+ric
	pron	<2ton*1metrik>, <2t*u->
	pos	adj.
tonometry	sub
	head	tonometer
	syl	to+1nom+e:try
	pos	n.
tonsil	ety	C17: from Latin t*_onsillae (pl.) tonsils, of uncertain origin
tonsil	1.
	syl	ton+sil
	pron	<1tons*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {palatine tonsil}. either of two small masses of lymphatic tissue situated one on each side of the back of the mouth.
tonsil	2.
	syl	ton+sil
	pron	<1tons*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any small rounded mass of tissue, esp. lymphatic tissue.
tonsillar	sub
	head	tonsil
	or	tonsillary
	syl	ton+sil+lar
	pos	adj.
tonsillary	sub
	head	tonsil
	or	tonsillar
	syl	ton+sil+lar:y
	pos	adj.
tonsillectomies	infl
	head	tonsillectomy
	syl	ton+sil+lec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tonsillectomy	0.
	syl	ton+sil+lec+to+my
	pron	<2tonsi1lekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of the palatine tonsils.
tonsillitis	0.
	syl	ton+sil+li+tis
	pron	<2tonsi1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the palatine tonsils, causing enlargement, occasionally to the extent that they nearly touch one another.
tonsillitic	sub
	head	tonsillitis
	syl	ton+sil+lit+ic
	pron	<2tonsi1litik>
	pos	adj.
tonsillotomies	infl
	head	tonsillotomy
	syl	ton+sil+lot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tonsillotomy	0.
	syl	ton+sil+lot:o+my
	pron	<2tonsi1lot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into one or both of the palatine tonsils, usually followed by removal ({tonsillectomy) }.
tonsorial	ety	C19: from Latin t*_ons*_orius concerning shaving, from tond*_ere to shave
tonsorial	0.
	syl	ton+so+ri:al
	pron	<ton1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	of or relating to barbering or hairdressing.
tonsure	ety	C14: from Latin t*_ons*_ura a clipping, from tond*_ere to shave
tonsure	1.a.
	syl	ton+sure
	pron	<1tonS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the shaving of the head or the crown of the head only.
tonsure	1.b.
	syl	ton+sure
	pron	<1tonS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the head left bare by shaving.
tonsure	1.c.
	syl	ton+sure
	pron	<1tonS*>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being shaven thus.
tonsure	2.
	syl	ton+sure
	pron	<1tonS*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shave the head of.
tonsured	sub
	head	tonsure
	syl	ton+sured
	pos	adj.
tontine	ety	C18: from French, named after Lorenzo Tonti, Neapolitan banker who devised the scheme
tontine	1.a.
	syl	ton+tine
	pron	<1tontEn>, <ton1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an annuity scheme by which several subscribers accumulate and invest a common fund out of which they receive an annuity that increases as subscribers die until the last survivor takes the whole.
tontine	1.b.
	syl	ton+tine
	pron	<1tontEn>, <ton1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the subscribers to such a scheme collectively.
tontine	1.c.
	syl	ton+tine
	pron	<1tontEn>, <ton1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the share of each subscriber.
tontine	1.d.
	syl	ton+tine
	pron	<1tontEn>, <ton1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the common fund accumulated.
tontine	1.e.
	syl	ton+tine
	pron	<1tontEn>, <ton1tEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tontine fund.
tontine	2.
	syl	ton+tine
	pron	<1tontEn>, <ton1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of mutual life assurance by which benefits are received by those participants who survive and maintain their policies throughout a stipulated period (the {tontine period) }.
ton-up	1.
	syl	ton-up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	prenominal; esp. of a motorcycle
	def	capable of speeds of a hundred miles per hour or more.
ton-up	2.
	syl	ton-up
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	prenominal
	def	liking to travel at such speeds.
	exam	1	a ton-up boy.
ton-up	3.
	syl	ton-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person who habitually rides at such speeds.
tonus	ety	C19: from Latin, from Greek tonos #7tone 
tonus	0.
	syl	to+nus
	pron	<1t*un*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the normal tension of a muscle at rest; tone.
tony	ety	C20: from #7tone 
tonier	infl
	head	tony
	syl	to:ni:er
	pos	adj.
toniest	infl
	head	tony
	syl	to:ni:est.
	pos	adj.
tony	0.
	syl	to:ny
	pron	<1t*uni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	stylish or distinctive; classy.
too	ety	Old English t*_o; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon to, Old High German zou; see #7to #e Usage. See at very.
too	1.
	syl	too
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	as well; in addition; also.
	exam	1	can I come too??
too	2.
	syl	too
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	in or to an excessive degree; more than a fitting or desirable amount.
	exam	1	I have too many things to do.
too	3.
	syl	too
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	adv.
	def	extremely.
	exam	1	you're too kind.
too	4.
	syl	too
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	indeed: used to reinforce a command.
	exam	1	you will too do it&!
toodle-oo	ety	C20: perhaps imitative of the horn of a car
toodle-pip	alt
	head	toodle-oo
	or	toodle-oo
	syl	too:dle-pip
toodle-oo	0.
	or	toodle-pip
	syl	too:dle-oo
	pron	<2tu:d%@1lu:>
	usage	sentence substitute. Brit. informal, rare.
	def	goodbye.
took	0.
	syl	took
	pron	<tuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {take}.
tool	ety	Old English t*_ol; related to Old Norse t*_ol weapon, Old English tawian to prepare; see #7taw 
tool	1.a.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement, such as a hammer, saw, or spade, that is used by hand.
tool	1.b.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven instrument; machine tool.
tool	1.c.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a toolkit.
tool	2.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the cutting part of such an instrument.
tool	3.a.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the instruments used by a bookbinder to impress a design on a book cover.
tool	3.b.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a design so impressed.
tool	4.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything used as a means of performing an operation or achieving an end.
	exam	1	he used his boss's absence as a tool for gaining influence.
tool	5.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person used to perform dishonourable or unpleasant tasks for another.
tool	6.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a necessary medium or adjunct to one's profession.
	exam	1	numbers are the tools of the mathematician's trade.
tool	7.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	another word for {penis}.
tool	8.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	underworld slang for a {gun}.
tool	9.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work, cut, shape, or form (something) with a tool or tools.
tool	10.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate a book cover with a bookbinder's tool.
tool	11.
	syl	tool
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with tools.
tooler	sub
	head	tool
	syl	tool+er
	pos	n.
toolless	sub
	head	tool
	syl	tool+less
	pos	adj.
tooling	1.
	syl	tool+ing
	pron	<1tu:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	any decorative work done with a tool, esp. a design stamped onto a book cover, piece of leatherwork, etc.
tooling	2.
	syl	tool+ing
	pron	<1tu:liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the selection, provision, and setting up of tools, esp. for a machining operation.
tool-maker	0.
	syl	tool-mak:er
	pron	<1tu:l2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who specializes in the production or reconditioning of precision tools, cutters, etc.
tool-making	sub
	head	tool-maker
	syl	tool-2mak:ing
	pos	n.
tool steel	0.
	syl	tool steel
	pos	n.
	def	any of various steels whose hardness and ability to retain a cutting edge make them suitable for use in tools for cutting wood and metal.
toon	ety	from Hindi t*_un, from Sanskrit tunna 
toon	1.
	syl	toon
	pron	<tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large meliaceous tree, of the East Indies and Australia, having clusters of flowers from which a dye is obtained.
toon	2.
	syl	toon
	pron	<tu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the close-grained red wood of this tree, used for furniture, carvings, etc.
toot	ety	C16: from Middle Low German tuten, of imitative origin
toot	1.
	syl	toot
	pron	<tu:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or cause to give (a short blast, hoot, or whistle).
	exam	1	to toot a horn;
	exam	2	to toot a blast;
	exam	3	the train tooted.
toot	2.
	syl	toot
	pron	<tu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by or as if by a horn, whistle, etc.
toot	3.
	syl	toot
	pron	<tu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a drinking spree.
toot	4.
	syl	toot
	pron	<tu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a lavatory.
tooter	sub
	head	toot
	syl	toot+er
	pos	n.
tooth	ety	Old English t*_oth; related to Old Saxon tand, Old High German zand, Old Norse tonn, Gothic tunthus, Latin dens 
teeth	infl
	head	tooth
	syl	teeth
	pron	<tET>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tooth	1.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bonelike structures set in the jaws of most vertebrates and modified, according to the species, for biting, tearing, or chewing. Related adj.: {dental}.
tooth	2.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar structures in invertebrates, occurring in the mouth or alimentary canal.
tooth	3.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a tooth in shape, prominence, or function.
	exam	1	the tooth of a comb.
tooth	4.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the various small indentations occurring on the margin of a leaf, petal, etc.
tooth	5.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a number of uniform projections on a gear, sprocket, rack, etc., by which drive is transmitted.
tooth	6.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:T>
	pos	n.
	def	taste or appetite (esp. in the phrase {sweet tooth) }.
long in the tooth	7.
	head	tooth
	syl	long in the tooth.
	def	old or ageing.
tooth and nail	8.
	head	tooth
	syl	tooth and nail.
	def	with ferocity and force.
	exam	1	we fought tooth and nail.
tooth	9.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:D>, <tu:$T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a tooth or teeth.
tooth	10.
	syl	tooth
	pron	<tu:D>, <tu:$T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of two gearwheels
	def	to engage.
toothless	sub
	head	tooth
	syl	tooth+less
	pos	adj.
toothlike	sub
	head	tooth
	syl	tooth+2like
	pos	adj.
toothache	0.
	syl	tooth+ache
	pron	<1tu:T2Ak>
	pos	n.
	def	a pain in or about a tooth. Technical name: {odontalgia}.
toothache tree	0.
	syl	tooth+ache tree
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {prickly ash}.
toothbrush	0.
	syl	tooth+brush
	pron	<1tu:T2br^S>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brush, usually with a long handle, for cleaning the teeth.
toothed	0.a.
	syl	toothed
	pron	<tu:Tt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tooth or teeth.
toothed	0.b.
	syl	toothed
	pron	<tu:Tt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	sabre-toothed;
	exam	2	six-toothed.
toothed whale	0.
	syl	toothed whale
	pos	n.
	def	any whale belonging to the cetacean suborder having a single blowhole and numerous simple teeth and feeding on fish, smaller mammals, molluscs, etc.: includes dolphins and porpoises. Compare {whalebone whale}.
toothpaste	0.
	syl	tooth+paste
	pron	<1tu:T2pAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a paste used for cleaning the teeth, applied with a toothbrush.
toothpick	1.
	syl	tooth+pick
	pron	<1tu:T2pik>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sharp sliver of wood, plastic, etc., used for extracting pieces of food from between the teeth.
toothpick	2.
	syl	tooth+pick
	pron	<1tu:T2pik>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {bowie knife}.
tooth powder	0.
	syl	tooth pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	a powder used for cleaning the teeth, applied with a toothbrush.
tooth shell	0.
	syl	tooth shell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {tusk shell}.
toothsome	1.
	syl	tooth+some
	pron	<1tu:Ts*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	of delicious or appetizing appearance, flavour, or smell.
toothsome	2.
	syl	tooth+some
	pron	<1tu:Ts*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	attractive; alluring.
toothsomely	sub
	head	toothsome
	syl	tooth+some+ly
	pos	adv.
toothsomeness	sub
	head	toothsome
	syl	tooth+some+ness
	pos	n.
toothwort	1.
	syl	tooth+wort
	pron	<1tu:T2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an orobanchaceous European plant, having scaly cream or pink stems and pinkish flowers and a rhizome covered with toothlike scales.
toothwort	2.
	syl	tooth+wort
	pron	<1tu:T2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any cruciferous North American or Eurasian plant of the genus having creeping rhizomes covered with toothlike projections. See also {crinkleroot}.
toothier	infl
	head	toothy
	syl	tooth+i:er
	pos	adj.
toothiest	infl
	head	toothy
	syl	tooth+i:est.
	pos	adj.
toothy	0.
	syl	tooth:y
	pron	<1tu:Ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing numerous, large, or projecting teeth.
	exam	1	a toothy grin.
toothily	sub
	head	toothy
	syl	tooth+i:ly
	pos	adv.
toothiness	sub
	head	toothy
	syl	tooth:i+ness
	pos	n.
tootle	ety	C19: from #7toot 
tootle	H1.1.
	syl	too+tle
	pron	<1tu:tL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to toot or hoot softly or repeatedly.
	exam	1	the flute tootled quietly.
tootle	H1.2.
	syl	too+tle
	pron	<1tu:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft hoot or series of hoots.
tootler	sub
	head	tootle
	syl	too+tler
	pos	n.
tootle	ety	C19: from #7tootle %1, imitative of the horn of a car
tootle	H2.1.
	syl	too+tle
	pron	<1tu:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to go, esp. by car.
tootle	H2.2.
	syl	too+tle
	pron	<1tu:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a drive, esp. a short pleasure trip.
toots	ety	C20: perhaps related to earlier dialect toot worthless person, of obscure origin
tootsy	alt
	head	toots
	or	toots
	syl	toot+sy
	pos	n.
tootses	infl
	head	toots
	or	tootsies
	syl	toots:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tootsies	infl
	head	toots
	or	tootses
	syl	toot+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
toots	0.
	or	tootsy
	syl	toots
	pron	<tuts>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	darling; sweetheart.
tootsie	infl
	head	tootsy
	or	tootsy-wootsy
	syl	toot+sie
	pron	<1tutsi>
	pos	n.
tootsy-wootsy	infl
	head	tootsy
	or	tootsie
	syl	toot:sy-woot:sy
	pron	<1tutsi1wutsi>
	pos	n.
tootsies	infl
	head	tootsy
	syl	toot+sies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tootsy	0.
	syl	toot+sy
	pron	<1tutsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a child's word for {foot}.
Toowoomba	0.
	syl	Too+woom+ba
	pron	<t*1wumb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Australia, in SE Queensland: agricultural and industrial centre. Pop.: 62900 (1975 est.).
top	ety	Old English topp; related to Old High German zopf plait, Old Norse toppr tuft
top	H1.1.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest or uppermost part of anything.
	exam	1	the top of a hill.
top	H1.2.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the most important or successful position.
	exam	1	to be at the top of the class;
	exam	2	the top of the table.
top	H1.3.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a plant that is above ground.
	exam	1	carrot tops.
top	H1.4.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing that forms or covers the uppermost part of anything, esp. a lid or cap.
	exam	1	put the top on the saucepan.
top	H1.5.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest degree or point.
	exam	1	at the top of his career.
top	H1.6.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the most important person.
	exam	1	he's the top of this organization.
top	H1.7.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the best or finest part of anything.
	exam	1	we've got the top of this year's graduates.
top	H1.8.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	the loudest or highest pitch (esp. in the phrase {top of one's voice) }.
top	H1.9.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	the highest card of a suit in a player's hand.
top	H1.10.a.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke that hits the ball above its centre.
top	H1.10.b.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {topspin}.
top	H1.11.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform around the head of a lower mast of a sailing vessel, the edges of which serve to extend the topmast shrouds.
top	H1.12.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the part of a volatile liquid mixture that distils first.
top	H1.13.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment, esp. for a woman, that extends from the shoulders to the waist or hips.
blow one's top	14.
	head	top
	syl	blow one's top.
	def	to lose one's temper.
top	H1.15.a.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	in addition to.
	exam	1	on top of his accident, he caught pneumonia.
top	H1.15.b.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in complete control of (a difficult situation, job, etc.).
off the top of one's head	16.
	head	top
	syl	off the top of one's head.
	def	with no previous preparation; extempore.
top	H1.17.a.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	over the parapet or leading edge of a trench.
top	H1.17.b.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	over the limit.
the top of the morning	18.
	head	top
	syl	the top of the morning.
	def	a conventional Irish morning greeting.
top	H1.19.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, serving as, or situated on the top.
	exam	1	the top book in a pile.
tops	infl
	head	top
	syl	tops
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
topping	infl
	head	top
	syl	top+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
topped	infl
	head	top
	syl	topped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
top	H1.20.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to form a top on (something).
	exam	1	to top a cake with whipped cream.
top	H1.21.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to remove the top of or from.
	exam	1	to top carrots.
top	H1.22.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reach or pass the top of.
	exam	1	we topped the mountain.
top	H1.23.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to be at the top of.
	exam	1	he tops the team.
top	H1.24.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to exceed or surpass.
top	H1.25.a.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to hit (a ball) above the centre.
top	H1.25.b.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make (a stroke) by hitting the ball in this way.
top	H1.26.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to distil off (the most volatile part) from a liquid mixture.
top	H1.27.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to add other colorants to (a dye) in order to modify the shade produced. {~} See also {top off, top out, tops, top up}.
top	ety	Old English, of unknown origin
top	H2.1.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy that is spun on its pointed base by a flick of the fingers, by pushing a handle at the top up and down, etc.
top	H2.2.
	syl	top
	pron	<top>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that spins or whirls around.
sleep like a top	3.
	head	top
	syl	sleep like a top.
	def	to sleep very soundly.
top-	0.
	syl	top-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {topo-} before a vowel.
toparch	ety	C17: from Greek toparch*_es, from topos a place+#7-arch 
toparch	0.
	syl	top+arch
	pron	<1topa:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruler of a small state or realm.
toparchy	sub
	head	toparch
	syl	top+ar+chy
	pos	n.
topaz	ety	C13: from Old French topaze, from Latin topazus, from Greek topazos 
topaz	1.
	syl	to+paz
	pron	<1t*up@z>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard glassy mineral consisting of fluosilicate of aluminium in orthorhombic crystalline form. It is yellow, yellowish-brown, pink, or colourless, and is a valuable gemstone. Formula: Al\2SiO\4(F,OH)\2.
oriental topaz	2.
	head	topaz
	syl	oriental topaz.
	def	a yellowish-brown variety of sapphire.
false topaz	3.
	head	topaz
	syl	false topaz.
	def	another name for {citrine}.
topaz	4.
	syl	to+paz
	pron	<1t*up@z>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two South American hummingbirds, and
topazolite	0.
	syl	to+paz:o+lite
	pron	<t*u1p@z*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-green variety of andradite garnet.
top banana	1.
	syl	top ba+na+na
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	the leading comedian in vaudeville, burlesque, etc.
top banana	2.
	syl	top ba+na+na
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	the leader; boss.
top boot	0.
	syl	top boot
	pos	n.
	def	a high boot, often with a decorative or contrasting upper section.
topcoat	0.
	syl	top+coat
	pron	<1top2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an outdoor coat worn over a suit, etc.
top dog	0.
	syl	top dog
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the leader or chief of a group.
top-drawer	0.
	syl	top-drawer
	pos	adj.
	def	of the highest standing, esp. socially.
top-dress	0.
	syl	top-dress
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread manure or fertilizer on the surface of (land) without working it into the soil.
top dressing	1.
	syl	top dress+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a surface application of manure or fertilizer to land.
top dressing	2.
	syl	top dress+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer of loose gravel that covers the top of a road surface.
tope	ety	C17: from French toper to keep an agreement, from Spanish topar to take a bet; probably because a wager was generally followed by a drink &- #!top+er n.
tope	H1.0.
	syl	tope
	pron	<t*up>
	pos	vb.
	def	to consume (alcoholic drink) as a regular habit, usually in large quantities.
tope	ety	C17: of uncertain origin; compare Norfolk dialect toper dogfish
tope	H2.1.
	syl	tope
	pron	<t*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a small grey requiem shark, of European coastal waters.
tope	H2.2.
	syl	tope
	pron	<t*up>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other small sharks.
tope	ety	C19: from Hindi t*_op; compare Sanskrit st*_upa #7stupa 
tope	H3.0.
	syl	tope
	pron	<t*up>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {stupa}.
topee	ety	C19: from Hindi top*_i hat
topi	alt
	head	topee
	or	topee
	syl	to:pi
	pron	<1t*upE>, <-pi>
	pos	n.
topees	infl
	head	topee
	or	topis
	syl	to+pees
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topis	infl
	head	topee
	or	topees
	syl	to+pis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topee	0.
	or	topi
	syl	to+pee
	pron	<1t*upE>, <-pi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pith helmet}.
Topeka	0.
	syl	To+pe+ka
	pron	<t*1pEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Kansas, capital of the state, on the Kansas River: university (1865). Pop.: 136059 (1973 est.).
top-flight	0.
	syl	top-flight
	pos	adj.
	def	of superior or excellent quality; outstanding.
topfull	0.
	syl	top+full
	pron	<1top2ful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	full to the top.
topgallant	1.
	syl	top+gal+lant
	pron	<2top1g@l*nt>, Nautical <t*1g@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {topgallant mast}. a mast on a square-rigger above a topmast or an extension of a topmast.
topgallant	2.
	syl	top+gal+lant
	pron	<2top1g@l*nt>, Nautical <t*1g@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {topgallant sail}. a sail set on a yard of a topgallant mast.
topgallant	3.
	syl	top+gal+lant
	pron	<2top1g@l*nt>, Nautical <t*1g@l*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a topgallant.
top hat	0.
	syl	top hat
	pos	n.
	def	a man's hat with a tall cylindrical crown and narrow brim, often made of silk, now worn for some formal occasions. Also called: {high hat}.
top-heavy	1.
	syl	top-heav:y
	pos	adj.
	def	unstable or unbalanced through being overloaded at the top.
top-heavy	2.
	syl	top-heav:y
	pos	adj.
	usage	Finance. of an enterprise or its capital structure
	def	characterized by or containing too much debt capital in relation to revenue or profit so that too little is left over for dividend distributions; overcapitalized.
top-heavy	3.
	syl	top-heav:y
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a business enterprise
	def	having too many executives.
top-heavily	sub
	head	top-heavy
	syl	top-1heav:i:ly
	pos	adv.
top-heaviness	sub
	head	top-heavy
	syl	top-1heav:i:ness
	pos	n.
Tophet	ety	from Hebrew T*_opheth
Topheth	alt
	head	Tophet
	or	Tophet
	syl	To+pheth
	pron	<1t*ufet>
	pos	n.
Tophet	0.
	or	Topheth
	syl	To+phet
	pron	<1t*ufet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a place in the valley immediately to the southwest of Jerusalem; the Shrine of Moloch, where human sacrifices were offered.
top-hole	0.
	syl	top-hole
	pos	interj. adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	excellent; splendid.
tophus	ety	C16: from Latin, variant of t*_ofus #7tufa, tuff 
tophi	infl
	head	tophus
	syl	to+phi
	pron	<-fI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tophus	0.
	syl	to+phus
	pron	<1t*uf*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a deposit of sodium urate in the helix of the ear or surrounding a joint: a diagnostic of advanced or chronic gout. Also called: {chalkstone}.
tophaceous	sub
	head	tophus
	syl	to+pha+ceous
	pron	<t*u1fAS*s>
	pos	adj.
topi	ety	C19: from Hindi: hat
topis	infl
	head	topi
	syl	to:pis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topi	1.
	syl	to:pi
	pron	<1t*upi>
	pos	n.
	def	an antelope, of grasslands and semideserts of Africa, having angular curved horns and an elongated muzzle.
topi	2.
	syl	to:pi
	pron	<1t*upE>, <-pi>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pith helmet}.
topiary	ety	C16: from French topiaire, from Latin topia decorative garden work, from Greek topion little place, from topos place
topiary	1.
	syl	to+pi+ar:y
	pron	<1t*upi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by the trimming or training of trees or bushes into artificial decorative animal, geometric, or other shapes.
topiaries	infl
	head	topiary
	syl	to+pi+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topiary	2.
	syl	to+pi+ar:y
	pron	<1t*upi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	topiary work.
topiary	3.
	syl	to+pi+ar:y
	pron	<1t*upi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a topiary garden.
topiarian	sub
	head	topiary
	syl	to+pi+ar+i:an
	pron	<2t*upi1e*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
topiarist	sub
	head	topiary
	syl	to+pi:a+rist
	pos	n.
topic	ety	C16: from Latin topica translating Greek ta topika, literally: matters relating to commonplaces, title of a treatise by Aristotle, from topoi pl. of topos place, commonplace
topic	1.
	syl	top+ic
	pron	<1topik>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject or theme of a speech, essay, book, etc.
topic	2.
	syl	top+ic
	pron	<1topik>
	pos	n.
	def	a subject of conversation; item of discussion.
topic	3.
	syl	top+ic
	pron	<1topik>
	pos	n.
	usage	in rhetoric, logic, etc.
	def	a category or class of arguments or ideas which may be drawn on to furnish proofs.
topical	1.
	syl	top:i+cal
	pron	<1topikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting current affairs.
topical	2.
	syl	top:i+cal
	pron	<1topikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to a particular place; local.
topical	3.
	syl	top:i+cal
	pron	<1topikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a topic or topics.
topical	4.
	syl	top:i+cal
	pron	<1topikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug, ointment, etc.
	def	for application to the body surface; local.
topicality	sub
	head	topical
	syl	top:i+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2topi1k@liti>
	pos	n.
topically	sub
	head	topical
	syl	top:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
topic sentence	0.
	syl	top+ic sen+tence
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence in a paragraph that expresses the main idea or point of the whole paragraph.
topknot	1.
	syl	top+knot
	pron	<1top2not>
	pos	n.
	def	a crest, tuft, decorative bow, chignon, etc., on the top of the head.
topknot	2.
	syl	top+knot
	pron	<1top2not>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several European flatfishes of the genus and related genera, esp. which has an oval dark brown body marked with darker blotches: family (turbot, etc.).
topless	1.
	syl	top+less
	pron	<1toplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no top.
topless	2.a.
	syl	top+less
	pron	<1toplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a costume which has no covering for the breasts.
topless	2.b.
	syl	top+less
	pron	<1toplis>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing such a costume.
topless	3.
	syl	top+less
	pron	<1toplis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	immeasurably high.
toplessness	sub
	head	topless
	syl	top+less+ness
	pos	n.
top-level	0.
	syl	top-lev:el
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, involving, or by those on the highest level of influence or authority.
	exam	1	top-level talks.
toplofty	0.
	syl	top+loft:y
	pron	<1top2lofti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	haughty or pretentious.
toploftily	sub
	head	toplofty
	syl	top+2loft:i:ly
	pos	adv.
toploftiness	sub
	head	toplofty
	syl	top+2loft:i:ness
	pos	n.
topmast	0.
	syl	top+mast
	pron	<1top2ma:st>, Nautical <1topm*st>
	pos	n.
	def	the mast next above a lower mast on a sailing vessel.
topminnow	infl
	or	topminnows
	syl	top+min+now
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topminnows	infl
	head	topminnow
	or	topminnow
	syl	top+min+nows.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topminnow	0.
	syl	top+min+now
	pron	<1top2min*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small American freshwater cyprinodont fishes that are either viviparous (genera etc.) or egg-laying (genus
topmost	0.
	syl	top+most
	pron	<1top2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	highest; at or nearest the top.
topnotch	0.
	syl	top+notch
	pron	<1top1noC>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent; superb.
topnotcher	sub
	head	topnotch
	syl	top+1notch:er
	pos	n.
topo-	ety	from Greek topos a place, commonplace
top off	0.
	syl	top off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish or complete, esp. with some decisive action.
	exam	1	he topped off the affair by committing suicide.
topog	1.
	syl	topog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	topographical.
topog	2.
	syl	topog.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	topography.
topographies	infl
	head	topography
	syl	to+pog+ra+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topography	1.
	syl	to+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<t*1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or detailed description of the surface features of a region.
topography	2.
	syl	to+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<t*1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the detailed mapping of the configuration of a region.
topography	3.
	syl	to+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<t*1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the land forms or surface configuration of a region.
topography	4.
	syl	to+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<t*1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surveying of a region's surface features.
topography	5.
	syl	to+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<t*1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study or description of the configuration of any object.
topographer	sub
	head	topography
	syl	to+1pog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
topographic	sub
	head	topography
	or	topographical
	syl	top:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2top*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
topographical	sub
	head	topography
	or	topographic
	syl	top:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
topographically	sub
	head	topography
	syl	top:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
topological group	0.
	syl	top:o+log:i+cal group
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a group, such as the set of all real numbers, that constitutes a topological space and in which multiplication and inversion are continuous.
topological space	0.
	syl	top:o+log:i+cal space
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a set with an associated family of subsets #Gt that is closed under set union and finite intersection. and the empty set are members of #Gt.
topology	1.
	syl	to+pol+o:gy
	pron	<t*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mathematics concerned with generalization of the concepts of continuity, limit, etc.
topology	2.
	syl	to+pol+o:gy
	pron	<t*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of geometry describing the properties of a figure that are unaffected by continuous distortion, such as stretching or knotting. Former name: {analysis situs}.
topology	3.
	syl	to+pol+o:gy
	pron	<t*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a family of subsets of a given set such that is a topological space.
topology	4.
	syl	to+pol+o:gy
	pron	<t*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of the topography of a given place, esp. as far as it reflects its history.
topology	5.
	syl	to+pol+o:gy
	pron	<t*1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the anatomy of any specific bodily area, structure, or part.
topologic	sub
	head	topology
	or	topological
	syl	top:o+log+ic
	pron	<2top*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
topological	sub
	head	topology
	or	topologic
	syl	top:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
topologically	sub
	head	topology
	syl	top:o+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
topologist	sub
	head	topology
	syl	to+1pol:o+gist
	pos	n.
toponym	1.
	syl	top:o+nym
	pron	<1top*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	the name of a place.
toponym	2.
	syl	top:o+nym
	pron	<1top*nim>
	pos	n.
	def	any name derived from a place name.
toponymy	1.
	syl	to+pon:y+my
	pron	<t*1ponimi>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of place names.
toponymy	2.
	syl	to+pon:y+my
	pron	<t*1ponimi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the anatomical nomenclature of bodily regions, as distinguished from that of specific organs or structures.
toponymic	sub
	head	toponymy
	or	toponymical
	syl	top:o+nym+ic
	pron	<2top*1nimik>
	pos	adj.
toponymical	sub
	head	toponymy
	or	toponymic
	syl	top:o+1nym:i+cal
	pos	adj.
topos	ety	C20: Greek, literally: place
oi	infl
	head	topos
	syl	:oi
	pron	<-ci>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
topos	0.
	syl	top+os
	pron	<1topos>
	pos	n.
	def	a basic theme or concept, esp. a stock topic in rhetoric.
topotype	0.
	syl	top:o+type
	pron	<1top*2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a specimen plant or animal taken from an area regarded as the typical habitat.
top out	0.
	syl	top out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to place the highest stone on (a building) or perform a ceremony on this occasion.
topper	1.
	syl	top+per
	pron	<1top*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {top hat}.
topper	2.
	syl	top+per
	pron	<1top*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tops.
topper	3.
	syl	top+per
	pron	<1top*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a remark that caps the one before.
topper	4.
	syl	top+per
	pron	<1top*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a good chap.
topping	1.
	syl	top+ping
	pron	<1topiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something that tops something else, esp. a sauce or garnish for food.
topping	2.
	syl	top+ping
	pron	<1topiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	high or superior in rank, degree, etc.
topping	3.
	syl	top+ping
	pron	<1topiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	excellent; splendid.
topping lift	0.
	syl	top+ping lift
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a line or cable for raising the end of a boom that is away from the mast.
topple	ety	C16: frequentative of #7top %1 (vb.)
topple	1.
	syl	top+ple
	pron	<1topL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to tip over or cause to tip over, esp. from a height.
topple	2.
	syl	top+ple
	pron	<1topL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lean precariously or totter.
the tops	1.
	head	tops
	syl	the tops.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing of top quality.
tops	2.
	syl	tops
	pron	<tops>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	postpositive
	def	excellent; superb.
topsail	0.
	syl	top+sail
	pron	<1top2sAl>, Nautical <1tops*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a square sail carried on a yard set on a topmast.
top-secret	0.
	syl	top-se:cret
	pos	adj.
	def	classified as needing the highest level of secrecy and security.
top-shell	0.
	syl	top-shell
	pos	n.
	def	any marine gastropod mollusc of the mainly tropical Old World family having a typically brightly coloured top-shaped or conical shell.
topside	1.
	syl	top+side
	pron	<1top2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the uppermost side of anything.
topside	2.
	syl	top+side
	pron	<1top2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a lean cut of beef from the thigh containing no bone.
topside	3.a.
	syl	top+side
	pron	<1top2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a ship's sides above the waterline.
topside	3.b.
	syl	top+side
	pron	<1top2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the parts of a ship above decks.
topsoil	1.
	syl	top+soil
	pron	<1top2scil>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface layer of soil.
topsoil	2.
	syl	top+soil
	pron	<1top2scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spread topsoil on (land).
topsoil	3.
	syl	top+soil
	pron	<1top2scil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the topsoil from (land).
topspin	0.
	syl	top+spin
	pron	<1top2spin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	spin imparted to make a ball bounce or travel exceptionally far, high, or quickly, as by hitting it with a sharp forward and upward stroke. Compare {backspin}.
topsy-turvy	ety	C16: probably from tops, plural of #7top %1#7+ obsolete tervy to turn upside down; perhaps related to Old English tearflian to roll over
topsy-turvy	1.
	syl	top:sy-tur:vy
	pron	<1topsi1tR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	def	upside down.
topsy-turvy	2.
	syl	top:sy-tur:vy
	pron	<1topsi1tR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of confusion. {~}
topsy-turvy	3.
	syl	top:sy-tur:vy
	pron	<1topsi1tR:vi>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a topsy-turvy manner.
topsy-turvy	4.
	syl	top:sy-tur:vy
	pron	<1topsi1tR:vi>
	pos	n.
	def	a topsy-turvy state.
top up	0.
	syl	top up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to raise the level of (a liquid, powder, etc.) in (a container), usually bringing it to the brim of the container.
	exam	1	top up the sugar in those bowls;
	exam	2	he topped up the petrol tank before starting his journey.
toque	ety	C16: from French, from Old Spanish toca headdress, probably from Basque tauka hat
toquet	alt
	head	toque
	or	toque
	syl	to+quet
	pron	<t*u1kA>
	pos	n.
toque	1.
	or	toquet
	syl	toque
	pron	<t*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's small round brimless hat, popular esp. in Edwardian times.
toque	2.
	or	toquet
	syl	toque
	pron	<t*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a hat with a small brim and a pouched crown, popular in the 16th century.
tor	ety	Old English torr, probably of Celtic origin; compare Scottish Gaelic torr pile, Welsh twr 
tor	1.
	syl	tor
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a high hill, esp. a bare rocky one.
tor	2.
	syl	tor
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly southwestern Brit.
	def	a prominent rock or heap of rocks, esp. on a hill.
Torah	ety	C16: from Hebrew: precept, from y*_ar*_ah to instruct
Torah	1.a.
	syl	To+rah
	pron	<1t*ur*>, Hebrew <tc1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	the Pentateuch.
Torah	1.b.
	syl	To+rah
	pron	<1t*ur*>, Hebrew <tc1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	the scroll on which this is written, used in synagogue services.
Torah	2.
	syl	To+rah
	pron	<1t*ur*>, Hebrew <tc1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole body of the Jewish sacred writings and tradition including oral expositions of the Law.
Torbay	1.
	syl	Tor+bay
	pron	<2tc:1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort and former county borough in SW England, in Devon, formed in 1968 by the amalgamation of Torquay with two neighbouring coastal towns. Pop.: 108888 (1971).
Torbay	2.
	syl	Tor+bay
	pron	<2tc:1bA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Tor Bay}. an inlet of the English Channel on the coast of SW England, near Torquay.
torbernite	ety	C19: named after Torbern O. Bergman (1735-84), Swedish chemist; see -#7{ite %1}
torbernite	0.
	syl	tor+bern+ite
	pron	<1tc:b*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green secondary mineral consist?!ing of hydrated copper uranium phosphate in the form of square platelike crystals. Formula: Cu(UO\2)(PO\4)\2.12H\2O.
torc	0.
	syl	torc
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare spelling of {torque} (sense 1).
torch	ety	C13: from Old French torche handful of twisted straw, from Vulgar Latin torca (unattested), from Latin torqu*_ere to twist
torch	1.
	syl	torch
	pron	<tc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a small portable electric lamp powered by one or more dry batteries. U.S. word: {flashlight}.
torch	2.
	syl	torch
	pron	<tc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden or tow shaft dipped in wax or tallow and set alight.
torch	3.
	syl	torch
	pron	<tc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	anything regarded as a source of enlightenment, guidance, etc..
	exam	1	the torch of evangelism.
torch	4.
	syl	torch
	pron	<tc:C>
	pos	n.
	def	any apparatus that burns with a hot flame for welding, brazing, or soldering.
carry a torch for	5.
	head	torch
	syl	carry a torch for.
	def	to be in love with, esp. unrequitedly.
torchlike	sub
	head	torch
	syl	torch+2like
	pos	adj.
torchbearer	1.
	syl	torch+bear:er
	pron	<1tc:C2be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that carries a torch.
torchbearer	2.
	syl	torch+bear:er
	pron	<1tc:C2be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who leads or inspires.
torchere	ety	C20: from French, from torche #7torch 
torchere	0.
	syl	tor+ch*`ere
	pron	<tc:1Se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall narrow stand for holding a candelabrum.
torchier	ety	C20: from #7torch*`ere 
torchiere	alt
	head	torchier
	or	torchier
	syl	tor+chiere
	pron	<1tc:Ci*>
	pos	n.
torchier	0.
	or	torchiere
	syl	tor+chier
	pron	<1tc:Ci*>
	pos	n.
	def	a standing lamp with a bowl for casting light upwards and so giving all-round indirect illumination.
torchon lace	ety	C19 torchon, from French: a cleaning cloth, from torcher to wipe, from Old French torche bundle of straw; see #7torch 
torchon lace	0.
	syl	tor+chon lace
	pron	<1tc:S*n>, French <tcr1S?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse linen or cotton lace with a simple openwork pattern.
torch song	ety	C20: from the phrase to carry a torch for (someone) 
torch song	0.
	syl	torch song
	pos	n.
	def	a sentimental or romantic popular song, usually sung by a woman.
torch singer	sub
	head	torch song
	syl	torch sing+er
	pos	n.
torchwood	1.
	syl	torch+wood
	pron	<1tc:C2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various rutaceous trees or shrubs of the genus esp. of Florida and the West Indies, having hard resinous wood used for torches.
torchwood	2.
	syl	torch+wood
	pron	<1tc:C2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar trees the wood of which is used for torches.
torchwood	3.
	syl	torch+wood
	pron	<1tc:C2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
tore	H1.0.
	syl	tore
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {tear%2}.
tore	ety	C17: from French, from Latin: #7torus 
tore	H2.0.
	syl	tore
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {torus} (sense 1).
toreador	ety	C17: from Spanish, from torear to take part in bullfighting, from toro a bull, from Latin taurus; compare #7{steer %2}
toreador	0.
	syl	tor:e:a+dor
	pron	<1tori*2dc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bullfighter.
toreador pants	0.
	syl	tor:e:a+dor pants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	tight-fitting women's trousers reaching to midcalf or above the ankle.
torero	ety	C18: from Spanish, from Late Latin taur*_arius, from Latin taurus a bull
toreros	infl
	head	torero
	syl	to+re+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torero	0.
	syl	to+re+ro
	pron	<to1re*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a bullfighter, esp. one who fights on foot.
toreutics	ety	C19: from Greek toreutikos concerning work in relief, from toreuein to bore through, from toreus tool for boring &- to+#!reu+tic adj.
toreutics	0.
	syl	to+reu+tics
	pron	<t*1ru:tiks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the art of making detailed ornamental reliefs, esp. in metal, by embossing and chasing.
tori	0.
	syl	to:ri
	pron	<1tc:rI>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {torus}.
toric	0.
	syl	tor+ic
	pron	<1torik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the form of a torus.
toric lens	0.
	syl	tor+ic lens
	pos	n.
	def	a lens used to correct astigmatism, having one of its surfaces shaped like part of a torus so that its focal lengths are different in different meridians.
torii	ety	C19: from Japanese, literally: bird house, from tori bird+ iru to dwell
torii	infl
	syl	to+ri:i.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torii	0.
	syl	to+ri:i
	pron	<1tc:ri2E>
	pos	n.
	def	a gateway, esp. one at the entrance to a Japanese Shinto temple, constructed of two timber posts that support two horizontal beams, the upper one having upward-curving ends.
Torino	0.
	syl	To+ri+no
	pron	<to1rEno>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Turin}.
torment	ety	C13: from Old French, from Latin tormentum, from torqu*_ere 
torment	1.
	syl	tor+ment
	pron	<tc:1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to afflict with great pain, suffering, or anguish; torture.
torment	2.
	syl	tor+ment
	pron	<tc:1ment>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tease or pester in an annoying way.
	exam	1	stop tormenting the dog.
torment	3.
	syl	tor+ment
	pron	<1tc:ment>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	physical or mental pain.
torment	4.
	syl	tor+ment
	pron	<1tc:ment>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a source of pain, worry, annoyance, etc.
torment	5.
	syl	tor+ment
	pron	<1tc:ment>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an instrument of torture.
torment	6.
	syl	tor+ment
	pron	<1tc:ment>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the infliction of torture.
tormentedly	sub
	head	torment
	syl	tor+1ment+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
tormentingly	sub
	head	torment
	syl	tor+1ment+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tormentil	ety	C15: from Old French tormentille, from Medieval Latin tormentilla, from Latin tormentum agony; referring to its use in relieving pain; see #7torment 
tormentil	0.
	syl	tor+men+til
	pron	<1tc:m*ntil>
	pos	n.
	def	a rosaceous downy perennial plant, of Europe and W Asia, having serrated leaves, four-petalled yellow flowers, and an astringent root used in medicine, tanning, and dyeing. Also called: {bloodroot}.
tormenter	alt
	head	tormentor
	or	tormentor
	syl	tor+ment+er
	pron	<tc:1ment*>
	pos	n.
tormentor	1.
	or	tormenter
	syl	tor+men+tor
	pron	<tc:1ment*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that torments.
tormentor	2.
	or	tormenter
	syl	tor+men+tor
	pron	<tc:1ment*>
	pos	n.
	def	a curtain or movable piece of stage scenery at either side of the proscenium arch, used to mask lights or exits and entrances.
tormentor	3.
	or	tormenter
	syl	tor+men+tor
	pron	<tc:1ment*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a panel of sound-insulating material placed outside the field of the camera to control the acoustics on the sound stage.
torn	1.
	syl	torn
	pron	<tc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {tear%2}.
that's torn it	2.
	head	torn
	syl	that's torn it.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an unexpected event or circumstance has upset one's plans.
torn	3.
	syl	torn
	pron	<tc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	split or cut.
torn	4.
	syl	torn
	pron	<tc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided or undecided, as in preference.
	exam	1	he was torn between staying and leaving.
tornado	ety	C16: probably alteration of Spanish tronada thunderstorm (from tronar to thunder, from Latin ton*_are) through influence of tornar to turn, from Latin torn*_are to turn in a lathe
tornadoes	infl
	head	tornado
	or	tornados
	syl	tor+na+does
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tornados	infl
	head	tornado
	or	tornadoes
	syl	tor+na+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tornado	1.
	syl	tor+na+do
	pron	<tc:1nAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {cyclone} or (U.S. informal) {twister}. a violent storm with winds whirling around a small area of extremely low pressure, usually characterized by a dark funnel-shaped cloud causing damage along its path.
tornado	2.
	syl	tor+na+do
	pron	<tc:1nAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small but violent squall or whirlwind, such as those occurring on the West African coast.
tornado	3.
	syl	tor+na+do
	pron	<tc:1nAd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any violently active or destructive person or thing.
tornadic	sub
	head	tornado
	syl	tor+nad+ic
	pron	<tc:1n@dik>
	pos	adj.
tornado-like	sub
	head	tornado
	syl	tor:1na:do-2like
	pos	adj.
toroid	1.
	syl	to+roid
	pron	<1tc:rcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a surface generated by rotating a closed plane curve about a coplanar line that does not intersect the curve.
toroid	2.
	syl	to+roid
	pron	<1tc:rcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the solid enclosed by such a surface. See also {torus}.
toroidal	sub
	head	toroid
	syl	to+1roi+dal
	pos	adj.
Toronto	0.
	syl	To+ron+to
	pron	<t*1ront*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Canada, capital of Ontario, on Lake Ontario: the second largest city and the major industrial centre of Canada; two universities. Pop.: 633818 (1976 est.), with a conurbation of 2803101 (1976 est.).
Torontonian	sub
	head	Toronto
	syl	To+ron+1to+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
torose	ety	C18: from Latin tor*_osus muscular, from torus a swelling
torous	alt
	head	torose
	or	torose
	syl	to+rous
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
torose	0.
	or	torous
	syl	to+rose
	pron	<1tc:r*uz>, <tc:1r*uz>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Biology. of a cylindrical part
	def	having irregular swellings; knotted.
torosity	sub
	head	torose
	syl	to+ros+i:ty
	pron	<tc:1rositi>
	pos	n.
torpedo	ety	C16: from Latin: crampfish (whose electric discharges can cause numbness), from torp*_ere to be inactive; see #7torpid 
torpedoes	infl
	head	torpedo
	syl	tor+pe+does.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torpedo	1.
	syl	tor+pe+do
	pron	<tc:1pEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical self-propelled weapon carrying explosives that is launched from aircraft, ships, or submarines and follows an underwater path to hit its target.
torpedo	2.
	syl	tor+pe+do
	pron	<tc:1pEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a submarine mine.
torpedo	3.
	syl	tor+pe+do
	pron	<tc:1pEd*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a firework containing gravel and a percussion cap that explodes when dashed against a hard surface.
torpedo	4.
	syl	tor+pe+do
	pron	<tc:1pEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various electric rays of the genus
torpedo	5.
	syl	tor+pe+do
	pron	<tc:1pEd*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attack or hit (a ship, etc.) with one or a number of torpedoes.
torpedo-like	sub
	head	torpedo
	syl	tor:1pe:do-2like
	pos	adj.
torpedo boat	0.
	syl	tor+pe+do boat
	pos	n.
	def	a small high-speed warship designed to carry out torpedo attacks in coastal waters.
torpedo-boat destroyer	0.
	syl	tor:pe:do-boat de+stroy+er
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a large powerful warship designed to destroy torpedo boats: a forerunner of the modern destroyer, from which the name is derived.
torpedo tube	0.
	syl	tor+pe+do tube
	pos	n.
	def	the tube from which a torpedo is discharged from submarines or surface ships.
torpid	ety	C17: from Latin torpidus, from torp*_ere to be numb, motionless
torpid	1.
	syl	tor+pid
	pron	<1tc:pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	apathetic, sluggish, or lethargic.
torpid	2.
	syl	tor+pid
	pron	<1tc:pid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a hibernating animal
	def	dormant; having greatly reduced metabolic activity.
torpid	3.
	syl	tor+pid
	pron	<1tc:pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to move or feel.
torpidity	sub
	head	torpid
	or	torpidness
	syl	tor+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
torpidness	sub
	head	torpid
	or	torpidity
	syl	tor+pid+ness
	pos	n.
torpidly	sub
	head	torpid
	syl	tor+pid+ly
	pos	adv.
torpor	ety	C17: from Latin: inactivity, from torp*_ere to be motionless &- @!tor+por+#!if+ic adj.
torpor	0.
	syl	tor+por
	pron	<1tc:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of torpidity.
Torquay	0.
	syl	Tor+quay
	pron	<2tc:1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SW England, in S Devon: administratively part of Torbay since 1968.
torque	ety	C19: from Latin torqu*_es necklace, and torqu*_ere to twist
torque	1.
	syl	torque
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a necklace or armband made of twisted metal, worn esp. by the ancient Britons and Gauls.
torque	2.
	syl	torque
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any force or system of forces that causes or tends to cause rotation.
torque	3.
	syl	torque
	pron	<tc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a shaft to cause rotation.
torque converter	0.
	syl	torque con+vert+er
	pos	n.
	def	a hydraulic device for the smooth transmission of power in which an engine-driven impeller transmits its momentum to a fluid held in a sealed container, which in turn drives a rotor.
Tom'as de	infl
	head	Torquemada
	syl	To:m*'as de
	pron	<to1mas> <DA>
	pos	n.
Torquemada	0.
	syl	Tor:que:ma:da
	pron	Spanish <2torkA1ma@da>
	pos	n.
	def	1420-98, Spanish Dominican monk. As first inquisitor general of Spain (1483-98), he was responsible for the burning of some 2000 heretics.
torques	ety	C17: from Latin: necklace, from torqu*_ere to twist
torques	0.
	syl	tor+ques
	pron	<1tc:kwEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive band of hair, feathers, skin, or colour around the neck of an animal; a collar.
torquate	sub
	head	torques
	syl	tor+quate
	pron	<1tc:kwit>, <-kwAt>
	pos	adj.
torque wrench	0.
	syl	torque wrench
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wrench with a gauge attached to indicate the torque applied to the workpiece.
torr	ety	C20: named after E. T#7orricelli 
torr	0.
	syl	torr
	pron	<tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of pressure equal to one millimetre of mercury (133.322 newtons per square metre).
Torrance	0.
	syl	Tor+rance
	pron	<1tor*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW California, southwest of Los Angeles: developed rapidly with the discovery of oil. Pop.: 133318 (1973 est.).
Torre del Greco	0.
	syl	Tor+re del Gre+co
	pron	Italian <1torrA>, Italian <del> <1gre:ko>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Italy, in Campania near Vesuvius on the Bay of Naples: damaged several times by eruptions. Pop.: 91676 (1971).
torrefy	ety	C17: from French torr*_efier, from Latin torrefacere, from torr*_ere to parch+ facere to make
torrify	alt
	head	torrefy
	or	torrefy
	syl	tor+ri+fy
	pron	<1tori2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
torrefies	infl
	head	torrefy
	syl	tor+re+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
torrefying	infl
	head	torrefy
	syl	tor+re+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
torrefied	infl
	head	torrefy
	syl	tor+re+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
torrefy	0.
	or	torrify
	syl	tor+re+fy
	pron	<1tori2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dry (drugs, ores, etc.) by subjection to intense heat; roast.
torrefaction	sub
	head	torrefy
	or	torrifaction
	syl	tor+re+fac+tion
	pron	<2tori1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
torrifaction	sub
	head	torrefy
	or	torrefaction
	syl	tor+ri+fac+tion
	pron	<2tori1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
Lake	infl
	head	Torrens
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Torrens	0.
	syl	Tor+rens
	pron	<1tor*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow salt lake in E central South Australia, about 8 m (25 ft.) below sea level. Area: 5776 sq. km (2230 sq. miles).
Torrens title	ety	from Sir Robert Richard #7Torrens (1814-84), who introduced the system as premier of South Australia in 1857
Torrens title	0.
	syl	Tor+rens ti+tle
	pron	<1tor*nz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	legal title to land based on record of registration rather than on title deeds.
torrent	ety	C17: from French, from Latin torr*_ens (n.), from torr*_ens (adj.) burning, from torr*_ere to burn
torrent	1.
	syl	tor+rent
	pron	<1tor*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast, voluminous, or violent stream of water or other liquid.
torrent	2.
	syl	tor+rent
	pron	<1tor*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an overwhelming flow of thoughts, words, sound, etc.
torrent	3.
	syl	tor+rent
	pron	<1tor*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	like or relating to a torrent.
torrential	1.
	syl	tor+ren+tial
	pron	<to1renS*l>, <t*->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a torrent.
torrential	2.
	syl	tor+ren+tial
	pron	<to1renS*l>, <t*->
	pos	adj.
	def	pouring or flowing fast, violently, or heavily.
	exam	1	torrential rain.
torrential	3.
	syl	tor+ren+tial
	pron	<to1renS*l>, <t*->
	pos	adj.
	def	abundant, overwhelming, or irrepressible.
	exam	1	torrential abuse.
torrentially	sub
	head	torrential
	syl	tor+1ren+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
Torre'on	0.
	syl	Tor+re+*'on
	pron	Spanish <2torrA1on>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N Mexico, in Coahuila state. Pop.: 251294 (1974 est.).
Torres Strait	0.
	syl	Tor+res Strait
	pron	<1tc:riz>, <1tor->
	pos	n.
	def	a strait between NE Australia and S New Guinea, linking the Arafura Sea with the Coral Sea. Width: about 145 km (90 miles).
Evangelista	infl
	head	Torricelli
	syl	E:van:ge:li:sta
	pron	<A2vanJA1lista>
	pos	n.
Torricelli	0.
	syl	Tor:ri:cel:li
	pron	<2tori1Celi>
	pos	n.
	def	1608-47, Italian physicist and mathematician, who discovered the principle of the barometer.
Torricellian	sub
	head	Torricelli
	syl	Tor+ri+1cel+li:an
	pos	adj.
Torricellian tube	ety	C17: named after E. T#7orricelli 
Torricellian tube	0.
	syl	Tor+ri+cel+li:an tube
	pron	<2tori1seli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical glass tube partly evacuated and partly filled with mercury, the height of which is used as a measure of atmospheric pressure.
Torricellian vacuum	ety	C17: named after E. T#7orricelli 
Torricellian vacuum	0.
	syl	Tor+ri+cel+li:an vac:u+um
	pos	n.
	def	the vacuum at the top of a Torricellian tube.
torrid	ety	C16: from Latin torridus, from torr*_ere to scorch
torrid	1.
	syl	tor+rid
	pron	<1torid>
	pos	adj.
	def	so hot and dry as to parch or scorch.
torrid	2.
	syl	tor+rid
	pron	<1torid>
	pos	adj.
	def	arid or parched.
torrid	3.
	syl	tor+rid
	pron	<1torid>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly charged emotionally.
	exam	1	a torrid love scene.
torridity	sub
	head	torrid
	or	torridness
	syl	tor+1rid+i:ty
	pos	n.
torridness	sub
	head	torrid
	or	torridity
	syl	tor+rid+ness
	pos	n.
torridly	sub
	head	torrid
	syl	tor+rid+ly
	pos	adv.
Torrid Zone	0.
	syl	Tor+rid Zone
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	that part of the earth's surface lying between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.
torsade	ety	C19: from French, from obsolete tors twisted, from Late Latin torsus, from Latin torqu*_ere to twist
torsade	0.
	syl	tor+sade
	pron	<tc:1sAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental twist or twisted cord, as on hats.
torsi	0.
	syl	tor+si
	pron	<1tc:si>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a plural of {torso}.
torsibility	1.
	syl	tor+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2tc:s*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to be twisted.
torsibility	2.
	syl	tor+si:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2tc:s*1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of resistance to or the capacity of recovering from being twisted.
torsion	ety	C15: from Old French, from medical Latin torsi*_o griping pains, from Latin torqu*_ere to twist, torture
torsion	1.a.
	syl	tor+sion
	pron	<1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the twisting of a part by application of equal and opposite torques.
torsion	1.b.
	syl	tor+sion
	pron	<1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the internal torque so produced.
torsion	2.
	syl	tor+sion
	pron	<1tc:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of twisting or the state of being twisted.
torsional	sub
	head	torsion
	syl	tor+sion+al
	pos	adj.
torsionally	sub
	head	torsion
	syl	tor+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
torsion balance	0.
	syl	tor+sion bal+ance
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument used to measure small forces, esp. electric or magnetic forces, by the torsion they produce in a thin wire, thread, or rod.
torsion bar	0.
	syl	tor+sion bar
	pos	n.
	def	a metal bar acting as a torsional spring, esp. as used in the suspensions of some motor vehicles.
torsk	ety	C17: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse thorskr codfish, Danish torsk 
torsks	infl
	head	torsk
	or	torsk
	syl	torsks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torsk	infl
	or	torsks
	syl	torsk.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torsk	0.
	syl	torsk
	pron	<tc:sk>
	pos	n.
	def	a gadoid food fish, of northern coastal waters, having a single long dorsal fin. Usual U.S. name: {cusk}.
torso	ety	C18: from Italian: stalk, stump, from Latin: #7thyrsus 
torsos	infl
	head	torso
	or	torsi
	syl	tor+sos
	pron	<-si>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torsi	infl
	head	torso
	or	torsos
	syl	tor+si
	pron	<-si>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torso	1.
	syl	tor+so
	pron	<1tc:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the trunk of the human body.
torso	2.
	syl	tor+so
	pron	<1tc:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a statue of a nude human trunk, esp. without the head or limbs.
torso	3.
	syl	tor+so
	pron	<1tc:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something regarded as incomplete or truncated.
tort	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin tortum, literally: something twisted, from Latin torqu*_ere to twist
tort	0.
	syl	tort
	pron	<tc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a civil wrong or injury arising out of an act or failure to act, independently of any contract, for which an action for damages may be brought.
torte	ety	C16: ultimately perhaps from Late Latin t*_orta a round loaf, of uncertain origin
torte	0.
	syl	torte
	pron	<tc:t>, German <1tcrt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich cake, originating in Austria, usually decorated or filled with cream, fruit, nuts, and jam.
Paul	infl
	head	Tortelier
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Tortelier	0.
	syl	Tor:te:lier
	pron	French <tcrt*1ljA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1914, French cellist and composer.
tortellini	ety	from Italian
tortellini	0.
	syl	tor+tel+li+ni
	pron	<2tc:t*1lEni>
	pos	n.
	def	pasta cut into small rounds, folded about a filling, and boiled.
tort-feasor	ety	C17: from Old French, literally: wrongdoer, from #7tort+ faiseur, from faire to do
tort-feasor	0.
	syl	tort-fea:sor
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person guilty of tort.
torticollis	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin tortus twisted (from torqu*_ere to twist)+ collum neck
torticollis	0.
	syl	tor+ti+col+lis
	pron	<2tc:ti1kolis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal position of the head, usually with the neck bent to one side, caused congenitally by contracture of muscles, muscular spasm, etc.
torticollar	sub
	head	torticollis
	syl	tor+ti+1col+lar
	pos	adj.
tortile	ety	C17: from Latin tortilis winding, from tortus twisted, from torqu*_ere to twist
tortile	0.
	syl	tor+tile
	pron	<1tc:tIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	twisted or coiled.
tortility	sub
	head	tortile
	syl	tor+til+i:ty
	pron	<tc:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
tortilla	ety	C17: from Spanish: a little cake, from torta a round cake, from Late Latin; see #7torte 
tortilla	0.
	syl	tor+til+la
	pron	<tc:1tE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mexican cookery.
	def	a kind of thin pancake made from corn meal and cooked on a hot griddle until dry.
tortillon	ety	from French: something twisted, from Old French tortiller to twist
tortillon	0.
	syl	tor+til+lon
	pron	<2tc:tE1on>, <-1*un>, French <tcrti1?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{stump} (sense 5}).
tortious	ety	C14: from Anglo-French torcious, from tor?!cion, literally: a twisting, from Late Latin torti*_o torment, from Latin torqu*_ere to twist; influenced in meaning by #7tort 
tortious	0.
	syl	tor+tious
	pron	<1tc:S*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	having the nature of or involving a tort; wrongful.
tortiously	sub
	head	tortious
	syl	tor+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
tortoise	ety	C15: probably from Old French tortue (influenced by Latin tortus twisted), from Medieval Latin tort*_uca, from Late Latin tartar*_ucha coming from Tartarus, from Greek tartaroukhos; referring to the belief that the tortoise originated in the underworld
tortoise	1.
	syl	tor+toise
	pron	<1tc:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbivorous terrestrial chelonian reptile of the family of most warm regions, having a heavy dome-shaped shell and clawed limbs.
water tortoise	2.
	head	tortoise
	syl	water tortoise.
	def	another name for {terrapin}.
tortoise	3.
	syl	tor+toise
	pron	<1tc:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow-moving person.
tortoise	4.
	syl	tor+toise
	pron	<1tc:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {testudo}.
tortoise	xref
	syl	tor+toise
	pron	<1tc:t*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {giant tortoise}.
tortoiseshell	1.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a horny translucent yellow-and-brown mottled substance obtained from the outer layer of the shell of the hawksbill turtle: used for making ornaments, jewellery, etc.
tortoiseshell	2.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar synthetic substance, esp. plastic or celluloid, now more widely used than the natural product.
tortoiseshell	3.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of domestic cat, usually female, having black, cream, and brownish markings.
tortoiseshell	4.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several nymphalid butterflies of the genus and related genera, having orange-brown wings with black markings.
tortoiseshell turtle	5.
	head	tortoiseshell
	syl	tortoiseshell turtle.
	def	another name for {hawksbill turtle}.
tortoiseshell	6.a.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-brown mottled colour.
tortoiseshell	6.b.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a tortoiseshell d*'ecor.
tortoiseshell	7.
	syl	tor:toise+shell
	pron	<1tc:t*s2Sel>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of tortoiseshell.
	exam	1	a tortoiseshell comb.
Tortola	0.
	syl	Tor+to+la
	pron	<tc:1t*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the NE West Indies, in the Leeward Islands group: chief island of the British Virgin Islands. Pop.: 8939 (1970). Area: 62 sq. km (24 sq. miles).
tortoni	ety	from Italian: probably from the name of a 19th-century Italian caterer in Paris
tortoni	0.
	syl	tor+to+ni
	pron	<tc:1t*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich ice cream often flavoured with sherry.
tortricid	ety	C19: from New Latin Tortr*_icidae, from tortrix, feminine of tortor, literally: twister, referring to the leaf-rolling of the larvae, from torqu*_ere to twist
tortricid	1.
	syl	tor+tri+cid
	pron	<1tc:trisid>
	pos	n.
	def	any small moth of the chiefly temperate family the larvae of which live concealed in leaves, which they roll or tie together, and are pests of fruit and forest trees: includes the codling moth.
tortricid	2.
	syl	tor+tri+cid
	pron	<1tc:trisid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
Tortuga	0.
	syl	Tor+tu+ga
	pron	<tc:1tu:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the West Indies, off the NW coast of Haiti: haunt of pirates in the 17th century. Area: 180 sq. km (70 sq. miles). French name: {La Tor+tue} (la t@$r#!ty).
tortuosities	infl
	head	tortuosity
	syl	tor+tu+os+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tortuosity	1.
	syl	tor+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<2tc:tju1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being tortuous.
tortuosity	2.
	syl	tor+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<2tc:tju1ositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a twist, turn, or coil.
tortuous	1.
	syl	tor+tu+ous
	pron	<1tc:tju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	twisted or winding.
	exam	1	a tortuous road.
tortuous	2.
	syl	tor+tu+ous
	pron	<1tc:tju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	devious or cunning.
	exam	1	a tortuous mind.
tortuous	3.
	syl	tor+tu+ous
	pron	<1tc:tju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	intricate.
tortuously	sub
	head	tortuous
	syl	tor+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
tortuousness	sub
	head	tortuous
	syl	tor+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
torture	ety	C16: from Late Latin tort*_ura a twisting, from torqu*_ere to twist
torture	1.
	syl	tor+ture
	pron	<1tc:C*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause extreme physical pain to, esp. in order to extract information, break resistance, etc..
	exam	1	to torture prisoners.
torture	2.
	syl	tor+ture
	pron	<1tc:C*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give mental anguish to.
torture	3.
	syl	tor+ture
	pron	<1tc:C*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist into a grotesque form.
torture	4.
	syl	tor+ture
	pron	<1tc:C*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	physical or mental anguish.
torture	5.
	syl	tor+ture
	pron	<1tc:C*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the practice of torturing a person.
torture	6.
	syl	tor+ture
	pron	<1tc:C*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a cause of mental agony or worry.
torturedly	sub
	head	torture
	syl	tor+tured+ly
	pos	adv.
torturer	sub
	head	torture
	syl	tor+tur+er
	pos	n.
torturesome	sub
	head	torture
	or	torturous
	syl	tor+ture+some
	pos	adj.
torturous	sub
	head	torture
	or	torturesome
	syl	tor+tur+ous
	pos	adj.
torturingly	sub
	head	torture
	syl	tor+tur+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
torturously	sub
	head	torture
	syl	tor+tur+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
Toru'n	0.
	syl	To+ru*'n
	pron	Polish <1tcrunj>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N Poland, on the River Vistula: developed around a castle that was founded by the Teutonic Knights in 1230; under Prussian rule (1793-1919). Pop.: 142000 (1974 est.). German name: {Thorn}.
torus	ety	C16: from Latin: a swelling, of obscure origin
tori	infl
	head	torus
	syl	to+ri
	pron	<-rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
torus	1.
	syl	to+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tore}. a large convex moulding approximately semicircular in cross section, esp. one used on the base of a classical column.
torus	2.
	syl	to+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a ring-shaped surface generated by rotating a circle about a coplanar line that does not intersect the circle. Area: 4#Gr%2 volume: 2#Gr%2 where is the radius of the circle and is the distance from the line to the centre of the circle.
torus	3.
	syl	to+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {{receptacle} (sense 2}).
torus	4.
	syl	to+rus
	pron	<1tc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a ridge, fold, or similar linear elevation.
Tory	ety	C17: from Irish t*_oraidhe outlaw, from Middle Irish t*_oir pursuit
Tories	infl
	head	Tory
	syl	To:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tory	1.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Conservative Party in Great Britain or Canada.
Tory	2.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the English political party that opposed the exclusion of James, Duke of York from the royal succession (1679-80). Tory remained the label for subsequent major conservative interests until they gave birth to the Conservative Party in the 1830s.
Tory	3.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an American supporter of the British cause; loyalist. Compare {Whig}.
Tory	4.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an ultraconservative or reactionary.
Tory	5.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the 17th century
	def	an Irish Roman Catholic, esp. an outlaw who preyed upon English settlers.
Tory	6.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Tories.
Tory	7.
	syl	To:ry
	pron	<1tc:ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	ultraconservative or reactionary.
Toryish	sub
	head	Tory
	syl	To+ry+ish
	pos	adj.
Toryism	sub
	head	Tory
	syl	To+ry+ism
	pos	n.
Toscana	0.
	syl	Tos+ca+na
	pron	<tos1ka:na>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Tuscany}.
Arturo	infl
	head	Toscanini
	syl	Ar:tu:ro
	pron	<ar1tu:ro>
	pos	n.
Toscanini	0.
	syl	Tos:ca:ni:ni
	pron	<2tosk*1nEni>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1957, Italian conductor.
tosh	ety	C19: of unknown origin
tosh	0.
	syl	tosh
	pron	<toS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	nonsense; rubbish.
toss	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; related to Norwegian, Swedish tossa to strew
toss	1.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw lightly or with a flourish, esp. with the palm of the hand upwards.
toss	2.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fling or be flung about, esp. constantly or regularly in an agitated or violent way.
	exam	1	a ship tosses in a storm.
toss	3.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discuss or put forward for discussion in an informal way.
toss	4.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an animal such as a horse
	def	to throw (its rider).
toss	5.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of an animal
	def	to butt with the head or the horns and throw into the air.
	exam	1	the bull tossed the matador.
toss	6.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shake, agitate, or disturb.
toss	7.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	def	to toss up a coin with (someone) in order to decide or allot something.
	exam	1	I'll toss you for it;
	exam	2	let's toss for it.
toss	8.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move away angrily or impatiently.
	exam	1	she tossed out of the room.
toss	9.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	n.
	def	an abrupt movement.
toss	10.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	n.
	def	a rolling or pitching motion.
toss	11.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of tossing.
toss	12.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of tossing up a coin. See {toss-up}.
toss	13.
	syl	toss
	pron	<tos>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall from a horse or other animal.
tosser	sub
	head	toss
	syl	toss+er
	pos	n.
toss off	1.
	syl	toss off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform, write, consume, etc., quickly and easily.
	exam	1	he tossed off a letter to Jim.
toss off	2.
	syl	toss off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drink quickly at one draught.
toss off	3.
	syl	toss off
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. taboo.
	def	to masturbate.
tosspot	0.
	syl	toss+pot
	pron	<1tos2pot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a habitual drinker.
toss up	1.
	syl	toss up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to spin (a coin) in the air in order to decide between alternatives by guessing which side will fall uppermost.
toss up	2.
	syl	toss up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (food) quickly.
toss-up	infl
	head	toss up
	syl	toss-up.
	pos	n.
toss up	3.
	syl	toss up
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of tossing up a coin.
toss up	4.
	syl	toss up
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an even chance or risk; gamble.
tot	ety	C18: perhaps short for totterer; see #7totter 
tot	H1.1.
	syl	tot
	pron	<tot>
	pos	n.
	def	a young child; toddler.
tot	H1.2.
	syl	tot
	pron	<tot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small amount of anything.
tot	H1.3.
	syl	tot
	pron	<tot>
	pos	n.
	def	a small measure of spirits.
tot	ety	C17: shortened from #7total or from Latin totum all
tots	infl
	head	tot
	syl	tots
	pos	vb.
totting	infl
	head	tot
	syl	tot+ting
	pos	vb.
totted	infl
	head	tot
	syl	tot+ted.
	pos	vb.
tot	H2.0.
	syl	tot
	pron	<tot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually foll. by up
	def	to total; add.
total	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin t*_ot*_alis, from Latin t*_otus all &- #!to+tal+ly adv.
total	1.
	syl	to+tal
	pron	<1t*utL>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole, esp. regarded as the complete sum of a number of parts.
total	2.
	syl	to+tal
	pron	<1t*utL>
	pos	adj.
	def	complete; absolute.
	exam	1	the evening was a total failure;
	exam	2	a total eclipse.
total	3.
	syl	to+tal
	pron	<1t*utL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being or related to a total.
	exam	1	the total number of passengers.
totals	infl
	head	total
	or	totals
	syl	to+tals
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
totalling	infl
	head	total
	or	totaling
	syl	to+tal+ling
	pos	vb.
totalled	infl
	head	total
	or	totaled
	syl	to+talled
	pos	vb.
totaling	infl
	head	total
	or	totalling
	syl	to+tal+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
totaled	infl
	head	total
	or	totalled
	syl	to+taled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
total	4.
	syl	to+tal
	pron	<1t*utL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by to
	def	to amount.
	exam	1	to total six pounds.
total	5.
	syl	to+tal
	pron	<1t*utL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add up.
	exam	1	to total a list of prices.
total	6.
	syl	to+tal
	pron	<1t*utL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to demolish completely.
total depravity	0.
	syl	to+tal de+prav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Calvinist theol.
	def	the doctrine that man's nature is totally corrupt as a result of the Fall.
total eclipse	0.
	syl	to+tal e:clipse
	pos	n.
	def	an eclipse as seen from a particular area of the earth's surface where the eclipsed body is completely hidden. Compare {annular eclipse, partial eclipse}.
total internal reflection	0.
	syl	to+tal in+ter+nal re+flec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the complete reflection of a light ray at the boundary of two media, when the ray is in the medium with greater refractive index.
totalitarian	0.
	syl	to+tal:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<t*u2t@li1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, relating to, or characteristic of a dictatorial one-party state that regulates every realm of life.
totalitarianism	sub
	head	totalitarian
	syl	to+2tal:i+1tar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
totalities	infl
	head	totality
	syl	to+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
totality	1.
	syl	to+tal+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the whole amount.
totality	2.
	syl	to+tal+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being total.
totality	3.
	syl	to+tal+i:ty
	pron	<t*u1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or period of an eclipse when light from the eclipsed body is totally obscured.
totalizer	infl
	head	totalizator
	or	totalisator
	syl	to+tal+iz+er
	pos	n.
totalisator	infl
	head	totalizator
	or	totalizer
	syl	to+tal:i+sa+tor
	pos	n.
totaliser	infl
	head	totalizator
	syl	to+tal+is+er
	pos	n.
totalizator	1.
	syl	to+tal:i+za+tor
	pron	<1t*utLI2zAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of betting on horse races in which the aggregate stake, less an administration charge and tax, is paid out to winners in proportion to their stake.
totalizator	2.
	syl	to+tal:i+za+tor
	pron	<1t*utLI2zAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the machine that records bets in this system and works out odds, pays out winnings, etc.
totalizator	3.
	syl	to+tal:i+za+tor
	pron	<1t*utLI2zAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for registering totals, as of a particular function or measurement.
totalizator	xref
	syl	to+tal:i+za+tor
	pron	<1t*utLI2zAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. term (for senses 1, 2): {pari-mutuel}.
totalise	alt
	head	totalize
	or	totalize
	syl	to+tal+ise
	pron	<1t*ut%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
totalize	0.
	or	totalise
	syl	to+tal+ize
	pron	<1t*ut%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to combine or make into a total.
totalization	sub
	head	totalize
	or	totalisation
	syl	to+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
totalisation	sub
	head	totalize
	or	totalization
	syl	to+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
totaliser	alt
	head	totalizer
	or	totalizer
	syl	to+tal+is+er
	pron	<1t*ut%*!lIz*>
	pos	n.
totalizer	1.
	or	totaliser
	syl	to+tal+iz+er
	pron	<1t*ut%*!lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {totalizator}.
totalizer	2.
	or	totaliser
	syl	to+tal+iz+er
	pron	<1t*ut%*!lIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an adding machine.
total recall	0.
	syl	to+tal re+call
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	the faculty or an instance of complete and clear recall of every detail of something.
total serialisation	alt
	head	total serialism
	or	total serialism
	syl	to+tal ser:i+al:i+sa+tion
	pos	n.
total serialism	0.
	or	total serialisation
	syl	to+tal ser:i+al+ism
	pos	n.
	usage	in some music after 1945
	def	the use of serial techniques applied to such elements as rhythm, dynamics, and tone colour, as found in the early works of Stockhausen, Boulez, etc.
totaquine	ety	C20: from New Latin t*_otaqu*_ina, from #7tota (#7l) #7+ Spanish quina cinchona bark; see #7quinine 
totaquine	0.
	syl	to+ta+quine
	pron	<1t*ut*2kwEn>, <-kwin>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of quinine and other alkaloids derived from cinchona bark, used as a substitute for quinine in treating malaria.
tote	ety	C17: of obscure origin
tote	H1.1.
	syl	tote
	pron	<t*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to carry, convey, or drag.
tote	H1.2.
	syl	tote
	pron	<t*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act of or an instance of toting.
tote	H1.3.
	syl	tote
	pron	<t*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something toted.
toter	sub
	head	tote
	syl	tot+er
	pos	n.
tote	H2.0.
	syl	tote
	pron	<t*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	short for {totalizator} (senses 1, 2).
tote bag	0.
	syl	tote bag
	pos	n.
	def	a large roomy handbag or shopping bag.
totem	ety	C18: from Ojibwa nint*_ot*_em mark of my family
totem	1.
	syl	to+tem
	pron	<1t*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some societies, esp. among North American Indians
	def	an object, species of animal or plant, or natural phenomenon symbolizing a clan, family, etc., often having ritual associations.
totem	2.
	syl	to+tem
	pron	<1t*ut*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of such an object.
totemic	sub
	head	totem
	syl	to+tem+ic
	pron	<t*u1temik>
	pos	adj.
totemically	sub
	head	totem
	syl	to+1tem:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
totemism	1.
	syl	to+tem+ism
	pron	<1t*ut*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the belief in kinship of groups or individuals having a common totem.
totemism	2.
	syl	to+tem+ism
	pron	<1t*ut*2miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the rituals, taboos, and other practices associated with such a belief.
totemist	sub
	head	totemism
	syl	to+tem+ist
	pos	n.
totemistic	sub
	head	totemism
	syl	to+tem+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
totem pole	0.
	syl	to+tem pole
	pos	n.
	def	a pole carved or painted with totemic figures set up by certain North American Indians, esp. those of the NW Pacific coast, within a village as a tribal symbol or, sometimes, in memory of a dead person.
tother	ety	C13 the tother, by mistaken division from thet other (thet, from Old English th@at, neuter of #7the %1
t'other	alt
	head	tother
	or	tother
	syl	t'oth+er
	pron	<1t^@d*>
tother	0.
	or	t'other
	syl	toth+er
	pron	<1t^@d*>
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	the other.
totipalmate	ety	C19: from Latin t*_otus entire+ palmate, from Latin palm*_atus shaped like a hand, from palma #7{palm %1}
totipalmate	0.
	syl	to+ti+pal+mate
	pron	<2t*uti1p@lmit>, <-2mAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain birds
	def	having all four toes webbed.
totipalmation	sub
	head	totipalmate
	syl	to+ti+pal+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
totipotent	ety	C20: from Latin t*_otus entire+#7potent  &- to+#!tip@.o+ten+cy n.
totipotent	0.
	syl	to+tip:o+tent
	pron	<t*u1tip*t*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal cell
	def	capable of differentiation and so forming a new individual, tissue, organ, etc.
totter	ety	C12: perhaps from Old English tealtrian to waver, and Middle Dutch touteren to stagger
totter	1.
	syl	tot+ter
	pron	<1tot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or move in an unsteady manner, as from old age.
totter	2.
	syl	tot+ter
	pron	<1tot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sway or shake as if about to fall.
totter	3.
	syl	tot+ter
	pron	<1tot*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be failing, unstable, or precarious.
totter	4.
	syl	tot+ter
	pron	<1tot*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of tottering.
totterer	sub
	head	totter
	syl	tot+ter+er
	pos	n.
tottery	sub
	head	totter
	syl	tot+ter:y
	pos	adj.
toucan	ety	C16: from French, from Portuguese tucano, from Tupi tucana, probably imitative of its cry
toucan	0.
	syl	tou+can
	pron	<1tu:k*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical American arboreal fruit-eating bird of the family having a large brightly coloured bill with serrated edges and a bright plumage.
touch	ety	C13: from Old French tochier, from Vulgar Latin tocc*_are (unattested) to strike, ring (a bell), probably imitative of a tapping sound
touch	1.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the sense by which the texture and other qualities of objects can be experienced when they come in contact with a part of the body surface, esp. the tips of the fingers. Related adj.: {tactile}.
touch	2.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of an object as perceived by this sense; feel; feeling.
touch	3.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of something coming into contact with the body.
touch	4.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentle push, tap, or caress.
touch	5.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount; hint.
	exam	1	a touch of sarcasm.
touch	6.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a noticeable effect; influence.
	exam	1	the house needed a woman's touch.
touch	7.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	any slight stroke or mark.
	exam	1	with a touch of his brush he captured the scene.
touch	8.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	characteristic manner or style.
	exam	1	the artist had a distinctive touch.
touch	9.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a detail of some work, esp. a literary or artistic work.
	exam	1	she added a few finishing touches to the book.
touch	10.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight attack, as of a disease.
	exam	1	a touch of bronchitis.
touch	11.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific ability or facility.
	exam	1	the champion appeared to have lost his touch.
touch	12.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being aware of a situation or in contact with someone.
	exam	1	to get in touch with someone.
touch	13.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being in physical contact.
touch	14.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a trial or test (esp. in the phrase {put to the touch) }.
touch	15.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby, soccer, etc.
	def	the area outside the touchlines, beyond which the ball is out of play (esp. in the phrase {in touch) }.
touch	16.a.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	an official stamp on metal indicating standard purity.
touch	16.b.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the die stamp used to apply this mark. Now usually called: {hallmark}.
touch	17.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a scoring hit in competitive fencing.
touch	18.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	an estimate of the amount of gold in an alloy as obtained by use of a touchstone.
touch	19.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of fingering a keyboard instrument.
touch	20.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of the action of a keyboard instrument with regard to the relative ease with which the keys may be depressed.
	exam	1	this piano has a nice touch.
touch	21.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bell-ringing.
	def	any series of changes where the permutations are fewer in number than for a peal.
touch	22.a.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of asking for money as a loan or gift, often by devious means.
touch	22.b.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	the money received in this way.
touch	22.c.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	n.
	def	a person asked for money in this way.
	exam	1	he was an easy touch.
touch	23.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or permit a part of the body to come into contact with.
touch	24.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tap, feel, or strike, esp. with the hand.
	exam	1	don't touch the cake&!
touch	25.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or cause (something) to come into contact with (something else).
	exam	1	their hands touched briefly;
	exam	2	he touched the match to the fuse.
touch	26.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be in contact.
touch	27.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to take hold of (a person or thing), esp. in violence.
	exam	1	don't touch the baby&!
touch	28.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be adjacent to (each other).
	exam	1	the two properties touch.
touch	29.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move or disturb by handling.
	exam	1	someone's touched my desk.
touch	30.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have an effect on.
	exam	1	the war scarcely touched our town.
touch	31.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce an emotional response in.
	exam	1	his sad story touched her.
touch	32.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to partake of, eat, or drink.
touch	33.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to handle or deal with.
	exam	1	I wouldn't touch that business.
touch	34.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to allude (to) briefly or in passing.
	exam	1	the speech touched on several subjects.
touch	35.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tinge or tint slightly.
	exam	1	brown hair touched with gold.
touch	36.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spoil or injure slightly.
	exam	1	blackfly touched the flowers.
touch	37.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark, as with a brush or pen.
touch	38.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to compare to in quality or attainment; equal or match.
	exam	1	there's no-one to touch him.
touch	39.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reach or attain.
	exam	1	he touched the high point in his career.
touch	40.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dock or stop briefly.
	exam	1	the ship touches at Tenerife.
touch	41.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to ask for a loan or gift of money from.
touch	42.a.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to finger (the keys or strings of an instrument).
touch	42.b.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (a tune, piece of music, etc.) in this way.
touch	43.
	syl	touch
	pron	<t^C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to apply a stamp to (metal) indicating standard purity. {~} See also {touchdown, touch off, touch up}.
touchable	sub
	head	touch
	syl	touch+a:ble
	pos	adj.
touchableness	sub
	head	touch
	syl	touch+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
toucher	sub
	head	touch
	syl	touch+er
	pos	n.
touchless	sub
	head	touch
	syl	touch+less
	pos	adj.
(touch-and-go	infl
	head	touch and go
	syl	(touch-and-go
	pos	adj.
touch and go	0.
	syl	touch and go
	pos	adj.
	usage	when prenominal) .
	def	risky or critical.
	exam	1	a touch-and-go situation.
touchback	0.
	syl	touch+back
	pron	<1t^C2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	a play in which the ball is put down by a player behind his own goal line when the ball has been put across the goal line by an opponent. Compare {{safety} (sense 4b.}).
touchdown	1.
	syl	touch+down
	pron	<1t^C2daun>
	pos	n.
	def	the moment at which a landing aircraft or spacecraft comes into contact with the landing surface.
touchdown	2.
	syl	touch+down
	pron	<1t^C2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the act of placing or touching the ball on the ground behind the goal line, as in scoring a try.
touchdown	3.
	syl	touch+down
	pron	<1t^C2daun>
	pos	n.
	qual	American football.
	def	a scoring play for six points achieved by being in possession of the ball in the opponents' end zone. Abbrev.: {TD}. See also {field goal}.
touch down	infl
	head	touchdown
	syl	touch down.
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
touchdown	4.
	syl	touch+down
	pron	<1t^C2daun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a space vehicle, aircraft, etc.
	def	to land.
touchdown	5.
	syl	touch+down
	pron	<1t^C2daun>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	to place the ball behind the goal line, as when scoring a try.
touch'e	ety	from French, literally: touched
touch'e	1.
	syl	tou+ch*'e
	pron	<tu:1SA>
	pos	interj.
	def	an acknowledgment that a scoring hit has been made in a fencing competition.
touch'e	2.
	syl	tou+ch*'e
	pron	<tu:1SA>
	pos	interj.
	def	an acknowledgment of the striking home of a remark or the capping of a witticism.
touched	1.
	syl	touched
	pron	<t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	moved to sympathy or emotion; affected.
touched	2.
	syl	touched
	pron	<t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	showing slight insanity.
touch football	0.
	syl	touch foot+ball
	pos	n.
	def	an informal version of football chiefly characterized by players' being touched rather than tackled.
touchhole	0.
	syl	touch+hole
	pron	<1t^C2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole in the breech of early cannon and firearms through which the charge was ignited.
touching	1.
	syl	touch+ing
	pron	<1t^CiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	evoking or eliciting tender feelings.
	exam	1	your sympathy is touching.
touching	2.
	syl	touch+ing
	pron	<1t^CiG>
	pos	prep.
	def	on the subject of; relating to.
touchingly	sub
	head	touching
	syl	touch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
touchingness	sub
	head	touching
	syl	touch+ing+ness
	pos	n.
touch-in goal	0.
	syl	touch-in goal
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the area at each end of a pitch between the goal line and the dead-ball line.
touch judge	0.
	syl	touch judge
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two linesmen in rugby.
touchline	0.
	syl	touch+line
	pron	<1t^C2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the lines marking the side of the playing area in certain games, such as rugby.
touchmark	0.
	syl	touch+mark
	pron	<1t^C2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a maker's mark stamped on pewter objects.
touch-me-not	0.
	syl	touch-me-not
	pos	n.
	def	any of several balsaminaceous plants of the genus esp. having yellow spurred flowers and seed pods that burst open at a touch when ripe. Also called: {noli-me-tangere}.
touch off	1.
	syl	touch off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to explode, as by touching with a match.
touch off	2.
	syl	touch off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a disturbance, violence, etc.) to begin.
	exam	1	the marchers' action touched off riots.
touchstone	1.
	syl	touch+stone
	pron	<1t^C2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a criterion or standard by which judgment is made.
touchstone	2.
	syl	touch+stone
	pron	<1t^C2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard dark siliceous stone, such as basalt or jasper, that is used to test the quality of gold and silver from the colour of the streak they produce on it.
touch system	0.
	syl	touch sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a typing system in which the fingers are trained to find the correct keys, permitting the typist to read and type copy without looking at the keyboard.
touch-type	0.
	syl	touch-type
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to type without having to look at the keys of the typewriter.
touch-typist	sub
	head	touch-type
	syl	touch-2typ:ist
	pos	n.
touch up	1.
	syl	touch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put extra or finishing touches to.
touch up	2.
	syl	touch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enhance, renovate, or falsify by putting extra touches to.
	exam	1	to touch up a photograph.
touch up	3.
	syl	touch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stimulate or rouse as by a tap or light blow.
touch up	4.
	syl	touch up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to touch or caress (someone), esp. to arouse sexual feelings.
touch-up	infl
	head	touch up
	syl	touch-up.
	pos	n.
touch up	5.
	syl	touch up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a renovation or retouching, as of a painting.
touchwood	ety	C16: #7touch (in the sense: to kindle)+#7wood 
touchwood	0.
	syl	touch+wood
	pron	<1t^C2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	something, esp. dry wood or fungus material such as amadou, used as tinder.
touchier	infl
	head	touchy
	syl	touch:i+er
	pos	adj.
touchiest	infl
	head	touchy
	syl	touch:i+est.
	pos	adj.
touchy	1.
	syl	touch:y
	pron	<1t^Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily upset or irritated; oversensitive.
touchy	2.
	syl	touch:y
	pron	<1t^Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely risky.
touchy	3.
	syl	touch:y
	pron	<1t^Ci>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily ignited.
touchily	sub
	head	touchy
	syl	touch:i+ly
	pos	adv.
touchiness	sub
	head	touchy
	syl	touch:i+ness
	pos	n.
tough	ety	Old English t*_oh; related to Old High German z*_ahi tough, Old Norse t*_a trodden ground in front of a house
tough	1.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	def	strong or resilient; durable.
	exam	1	a tough material.
tough	2.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	def	not tender.
	exam	1	he could not eat the tough steak.
tough	3.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	def	having a great capacity for endurance; hardy and fit.
	exam	1	a tough mountaineer.
tough	4.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	def	rough or pugnacious.
	exam	1	a tough gangster.
tough	5.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	def	resolute or intractable.
	exam	1	a tough employer.
tough	6.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	def	difficult or troublesome to do or deal with.
	exam	1	a tough problem.
tough	7.
	syl	tough
	pos	t^f; adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	unfortunate or unlucky.
	exam	1	it's tough on him.
tough	8.
	syl	tough
	pos	n.
	def	a rough, vicious, or pugnacious person.
tough	9.
	syl	tough
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	violently, aggressively, or intractably.
	exam	1	to treat someone tough.
toughish	sub
	head	tough
	syl	tough+ish
	pos	adj.
toughly	sub
	head	tough
	syl	tough+ly
	pos	adv.
toughness	sub
	head	tough
	syl	tough+ness
	pos	n.
toughen	0.
	syl	tough+en
	pron	<1t^f*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become tough or tougher.
toughener	sub
	head	toughen
	syl	tough+en+er
	pos	n.
toughie	0.
	syl	tough:ie
	pron	<1t^fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a tough person or thing.
tough-minded	0.
	syl	tough-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	practical, unsentimental, or intractable.
tough-mindedly	sub
	head	tough-minded
	syl	tough-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
tough-mindedness	sub
	head	tough-minded
	syl	tough-1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
Toul	0.
	syl	Toul
	pron	<tu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE France: a leading episcopal see in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 16832 (1975).
Toulon	0.
	syl	Tou+lon
	pron	French <tu1l?~c>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified port and naval base in SE France, on the Mediterranean: naval arsenal developed by Henry IV and Richelieu, later fortified by Vauban. Pop.: 185050 (1975).
Toulouse	0.
	syl	Tou+louse
	pron	<tu:1lu:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S France, on the Garonne River: scene of severe religious strife in the early 13th and mid-16th centuries; university (1229). Pop.: 383176 (1975). Ancient name: {Tolosa}.
Toulouse-Lautrec	0.
	syl	Tou:louse-Lau:trec
	qual	French
	def	tuluz lo#!tr$ek) {Hen@.ri (Marie Raymond) de} (?~a#!ri d$$). 1864-1901, French painter and lithog?!rapher, noted for his paintings and posters of the life of Montmartre, Paris.
toupee	ety	C18: apparently from French toupet forelock, from Old French toup top, of Germanic origin; see #7{top %1}
toupee	1.
	syl	tou+pee
	pron	<1tu:pA>
	pos	n.
	def	a wig or hairpiece worn, esp. by men, to cover a bald or balding place.
toupee	2.
	syl	tou+pee
	pron	<1tu:pA>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a prominent lock on a periwig, esp. in the 18th century.
tour	ety	C14: from Old French: a turn, from Latin tornus a lathe, from Greek tornos; compare #7turn 
tour	1.
	syl	tour
	pron	<tu*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended voyage, usually taken for pleasure, visiting places of interest along the route.
tour	2.
	syl	tour
	pron	<tu*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	a period of service, esp. in one place of duty.
tour	3.
	syl	tour
	pron	<tu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short trip, as for inspection.
tour	4.
	syl	tour
	pron	<tu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a trip made by a theatre company, orchestra, etc., to perform in several different places.
	exam	1	a concert tour.
tour	5.
	syl	tour
	pron	<tu*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a tour of (a place).
touraco	ety	C18: of West African origin
turaco	alt
	head	touraco
	or	touraco
	syl	tu+ra+co
	pron	<1tu*r*2k*u>
	pos	n.
touracos	infl
	head	touraco
	syl	tou+ra+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
touraco	0.
	or	turaco
	syl	tou+ra+co
	pron	<1tu*r*2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any brightly coloured crested arboreal African bird of the family order (cuckoos, etc.).
Touraine	0.
	syl	Tou+raine
	pron	French <tu1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NW central France: at its height in the 16th century as an area of royal residences, esp. along the Loire. Chief town: Tours.
Tourane	0.
	syl	Tou+rane
	pron	<tu:1ra:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Da Nang}.
tourbillion	ety	C15: from French tourbillon, ultimately from Latin turb*_o something that spins, from turb*_are to confuse
tourbillion	0.
	syl	tour+bil+lion
	pron	<tu*1bilj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {whirlwind}.
Tourcoing	0.
	syl	Tour+coing
	pron	French <tur1kw?~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE France: textiles manufacturing. Pop.: 102543 (1975).
tour de force	ety	literally: feat of skill or strength
tours de force	infl
	head	tour de force
	syl	tours de force
	pron	tur;; English <1tu*). a mastArly or brilliant strokA, crAation, AffAct, or accomplishmAnt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
S'ekou	infl
	head	Tour'e
	syl	S*'e:kou
	pron	<1sAku:>
	pos	n.
Tour'e	0.
	syl	Tou:r*'e
	pron	<1tu*rA>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, president of the Republic of Guinea since 1958.
tourer	0.
	syl	tour+er
	pron	<1tu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large open car, usually seating a driver and four passengers. Also called (esp. U.S.): {touring car}.
touring car	0.
	syl	tour+ing car
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {tourer}.
tourism	0.
	syl	tour+ism
	pron	<1tu*riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	tourist travel and the services connected with it, esp. when regarded as an industry.
tourist	1.a.
	syl	tour+ist
	pron	<1tu*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who travels for pleasure, usually sightseeing and staying in hotels.
tourist	1.b.
	syl	tour+ist
	pron	<1tu*rist>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tourist attractions.
tourist	2.
	syl	tour+ist
	pron	<1tu*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person on an excursion or sightseeing tour.
tourist	3.
	syl	tour+ist
	pron	<1tu*rist>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tourist class}. the lowest class of accommodation on a passenger ship.
tourist	4.
	syl	tour+ist
	pron	<1tu*rist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tourist accommodation.
touristic	sub
	head	tourist
	syl	tour+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
touristy	0.
	syl	tour+ist:y
	pron	<1tu*risti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, often derogatory.
	def	abounding in or designed for tourists.
tourmaline	ety	C18: from German Turmalin, from Singhalese toramalli carnelian
tourmaline	0.
	syl	tour+ma+line
	pron	<1tu*m*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of hard glassy minerals of variable colour consisting of complex borosilicates of aluminium with quantities of lithium, sodium, potassium, iron, and magnesium in hexagonal crystalline form: used in optical and electrical equipment.
tourmalinic	sub
	head	tourmaline
	syl	tour+ma+lin+ic
	pron	<2tu*?!m*1linik>
	pos	adj.
Tournai	0.
	syl	Tour+nai
	pron	French <tur1ne>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Belgium, in Hainaut province on the River Scheldt: under several different European rulers until 1814. Pop.: 32794 (1970). Flemish name: {Doornik}.
tournament	ety	C13: from Old French torneiement, from torneier to fight on horseback, literally: to turn, from the constant wheeling round of the combatants; see #7tourney 
tournament	1.
	syl	tour+na+ment
	pron	<1tu*n*m*nt>, <1tc:->, <1tR:->
	pos	n.
	def	a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to determine an overall winner.
tournament	2.
	syl	tour+na+ment
	pron	<1tu*n*m*nt>, <1tc:->, <1tR:->
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting for athletic other sporting contestants.
	exam	1	an archery tournament.
tournament	3.a.
	syl	tour+na+ment
	pron	<1tu*n*m*nt>, <1tc:->, <1tR:->
	pos	n.
	usage	originally
	def	a martial sport or contest in which mounted combatants fought for a prize.
tournament	3.b.
	syl	tour+na+ment
	pron	<1tu*n*m*nt>, <1tc:->, <1tR:->
	pos	n.
	usage	later
	def	a meeting for knightly sports and exercises.
tournedos	ety	from French, from tourner to #7turn+ dos back
tournedos	infl
	syl	tour+ne:dos
	pron	<-2d*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tournedos	0.
	syl	tour+ne:dos
	pron	<1tu*n*2d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick round steak of beef cut from the fillet or undercut of sirloin.
Cyril	infl
	head	Tourneur
	syl	Cyr:il.
	pos	n.
Tourneur	0.
	syl	Tour:neur
	pron	<1tR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1575-1626, English dramatist; author of (1611) and, reputedly, of (1607).
tourney	ety	C13: from Old French torneier, from Vulgar Latin tornidi*_are (unattested) to turn constantly, from Latin torn*_are to #7turn (in a lathe); see #7tournament 
tourney	1.
	syl	tour+ney
	pron	<1tu*ni>, <1tc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	a knightly tournament.
tourney	2.
	syl	tour+ney
	pron	<1tu*ni>, <1tc:->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Medieval history.
	def	to engage in a tourney.
tourneyer	sub
	head	tourney
	syl	tour+ney+er
	pos	n.
tourniquet	ety	C17: from French: device that operates by turning, from tourner to #7turn 
tourniquet	0.
	syl	tour+ni+quet
	pron	<1tu*ni2kA>, <1tc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any instrument or device for temporarily constricting an artery of the arm or leg to control bleeding.
Tours	0.
	syl	Tours
	pron	French <tu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central France, on the River Loire: scene of the defeat of the Arabs in 732, ending the advance of Islam in W Europe. Pop.: 145441 (1975).
tousle	ety	C15: from Low German t*_usen to shake; related to Old High German zirz*_us*_on to tear to pieces ********************************************************************** hair.
tousle	ety	C15: from Low German t*_usen to shake; related to Old High German zirz*_us*_on to tear to pieces **********************************************************************
tousle	1.
	syl	tou+sle
	pron	<1tauzL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tangle, ruffle, or disarrange.
tousle	2.
	syl	tou+sle
	pron	<1tauzL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat roughly.
tousle	3.
	syl	tou+sle
	pron	<1tauzL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a disorderly, tangled, or rumpled state.
tousle	4.
	syl	tou+sle
	pron	<1tauzL>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a dishevelled or disordered mass, esp. of hair.
shapelier	infl
	head	shapely
	syl	shape+li+er
	pos	adj.
shapeliest	infl
	head	shapely
	syl	shape+li+est.
	pos	adj.
shapely	0.
	syl	shape+ly
	pron	<1SApli>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a woman's body or legs
	def	pleasing or attractive in shape.
shapeliness	sub
	head	shapely
	syl	shape+li+ness
	pos	n.
shape up	1.
	syl	shape up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to proceed or develop satisfactorily.
shape up	2.
	syl	shape up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to develop a definite or proper form.
shapeup	infl
	head	shape up
	syl	shape+up.
	pos	n.
shape up	3.
	syl	shape up
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	U.S. formerly
	def	a method of hiring dockers for a day or shift by having a union hiring boss select them from a gathering of applicants.
shard	ety	Old English sceard; related to Old Norse skarth notch, Middle High German scharte notch
sherd	alt
	head	shard
	or	shard
	syl	sherd
	pos	n.
shard	1.
	or	sherd
	syl	shard
	pron	<Sa:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a broken piece or fragment of a brittle substance, esp. of pottery.
shard	2.
	or	sherd
	syl	shard
	pron	<Sa:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a tough sheath, scale, or shell, esp. the elytra of a beetle.
share	H1.1.
	syl	share
	pron	<Se*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part or portion of something
tous-les-mois	ety	C19: from French, literally: all the months, probably an attempt to give phonetic reproduction of tolomane, from native West Indian name
tous-les-mois	1.
	syl	tous-les-mois
	pron	<2tu:lA1mwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large widely cultivated plant, of the West Indies and South America, having purplish stems and leaves, bright red flowers and edible tubers: family
tous-les-mois	2.
	syl	tous-les-mois
	pron	<2tu:lA1mwa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the tuber of this plant, used as a source of starch.
Pierre Dominique	infl
	head	Toussaint L'Ouverture
	syl	Pierre Do:mi:nique
	pron	<pje:r> <dcmi1nik>
	pos	n.
Toussaint L'Ouverture	0.
	syl	Tous:saint L'Ou:ver:ture
	pron	French <tus*~e> <luver1ty:r>
	pos	n.
	def	??1743-1803, Haitian revolutionary leader. He was made governor of the island by the French Revolutionary government (1794) and expelled the Spanish and British but when Napoleon I proclaimed the re-establishment of slavery he was arrested. He died in prison in France.
tout	ety	C14 (in the sense: to peer, look out): related to Old English t*_ytan to peep out
tout	1.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to solicit (business, customers, etc.), esp. in a brazen way.
tout	2.a.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spy on racehorses being trained in order to obtain information for betting purposes.
tout	2.b.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell, or attempt to sell, such information or to take bets, esp. in public places.
tout	3.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to recommend flatteringly or excessively.
tout	4.a.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who spies on racehorses so as to obtain betting information to sell.
tout	4.b.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sells information obtained by such spying.
tout	5.
	syl	tout
	pron	<taut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who solicits business in a brazen way.
touter	sub
	head	tout
	syl	tout+er
	pos	n.
tout a fait	0.
	syl	tout *`a fait
	pron	French. <tu ta 1fe>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely; absolutely.
tout court	0.
	syl	tout court
	pron	French. <tu 1kur>
	pos	adv.
	def	simply; briefly.
tout de suite	0.
	syl	tout de suite
	pron	French. <tut 1swit>
	pos	adv.
	def	at once; immediately.
tout ensemble	1.
	syl	tout en+sem+ble
	pron	French. <tu t?~a1s?~a:bl>
	pos	adv.
	def	everything considered; all in all.
tout ensemble	2.
	syl	tout en+sem+ble
	pron	French. <tu t?~a1s?~a:bl>
	pos	n.
	def	the total impression or effect.
tout le monde	0.
	syl	tout le monde
	pron	French. <tul 1m*~c:d>
	pos	n.
	def	all the world; everyone.
touzle	0.
	syl	tou+zle
	pron	<1tauzL>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a rare spelling of {tousle}.
tovarisch	ety	from Russian
tovarich	infl
	head	tovarisch
	or	tovarish
	syl	to+va+rich
	pron	<t*1va:riS>, Russian <ta1variSC>
	pos	n.
tovarish	infl
	head	tovarisch
	or	tovarich
	syl	to+va+rish
	pron	<t*1va:riS>, Russian <ta1variSC>
	pos	n.
tovarisch	0.
	syl	to+va+risch
	pron	<t*1va:riS>, Russian <ta1variSC>
	pos	n.
	def	comrade: a term of address.
tow	ety	Old English togian; related to Old Frisian togia, Old Norse toga, Old High German zog*_on  &- #!tow+a@.ble adj.
tow	H1.1.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull or drag (a vehicle, boat, etc.), esp. by means of a rope or cable.
tow	H1.2.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of towing.
tow	H1.3.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being towed (esp. in the phrases {in tow, under tow, on tow) }.
tow	H1.4.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something towed.
tow	H1.5.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something used for towing.
in tow	6.
	head	tow
	syl	in tow.
	def	in one's charge or under one's influ?!ence.
tow	H1.7.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. in motor racing, etc.
	def	the act of taking advantage of the slipstream of another car (esp. in the phrase {get a tow) }.
tow	ety	Old English t*_ow; related to Old Saxon tou, Old Norse t*_o tuft of wool, Dutch touwen to spin &- tow@.y adj.
tow	H2.1.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the fibres of hemp, flax, jute, etc., in the scutched state.
tow	H2.2.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	synthetic fibres preparatory to spinning.
tow	H2.3.
	syl	tow
	pron	<t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the coarser fibres discarded after combing.
towage	1.
	syl	tow+age
	pron	<1t*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a charge made for towing.
towage	2.
	syl	tow+age
	pron	<1t*uiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of towing or the state of being towed.
toward	ety	Old English t*_oweard; see #7to, -#7ward 
toward	1.
	syl	to+ward
	pron	<1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	in progress; afoot.
toward	2.
	syl	to+ward
	pron	<1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	about to happen; imminent.
toward	3.
	syl	to+ward
	pron	<1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	promising or favourable.
toward	4.
	syl	to+ward
	pron	<t*1wc:d>, <tc:d>
	pos	prep.
	def	a variant of {towards}.
towardly	1.
	syl	to+ward+ly
	pron	<1t*u*dli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	compliant.
towardly	2.
	syl	to+ward+ly
	pron	<1t*u*dli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	propitious or suitable.
towardliness	sub
	head	towardly
	or	towardness
	syl	to+ward+li+ness
	pos	n.
towardness	sub
	head	towardly
	or	towardliness
	syl	to+ward+ness
	pos	n.
towards	1.
	syl	to+wards
	pron	<t*1wc:dz>, <tc:dz>
	pos	prep.
	def	in the direction or vicinity of.
	exam	1	towards London.
towards	2.
	syl	to+wards
	pron	<t*1wc:dz>, <tc:dz>
	pos	prep.
	def	with regard to.
	exam	1	her feelings towards me.
towards	3.
	syl	to+wards
	pron	<t*1wc:dz>, <tc:dz>
	pos	prep.
	def	as a contribution or help to.
	exam	1	money towards a new car.
towards	4.
	syl	to+wards
	pron	<t*1wc:dz>, <tc:dz>
	pos	prep.
	def	just before.
	exam	1	towards one o'clock.
towards	xref
	syl	to+wards
	pron	<t*1wc:dz>, <tc:dz>
	pos	prep.
	def	Also: {toward}.
towbar	0.
	syl	tow+bar
	pron	<1t*u2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	a rigid metal bar or frame used for towing vehicles. Compare {towrope, towline}.
towboat	0.
	syl	tow+boat
	pron	<1t*u2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {tug} (the boat).
tow-coloured	0.
	syl	tow-col:oured
	pos	adj.
	def	pale yellow; flaxen.
towel	ety	C13: from Old French toaille, of Germanic origin; related to Old High German dwahal bath, Old Saxon twahila towel, Gothic thwahan to wash
towel	1.
	syl	tow+el
	pron	<1tau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a square or rectangular piece of absorbent cloth or paper used for drying the body.
towel	2.
	syl	tow+el
	pron	<1tau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar piece of cloth used for drying plates, cutlery, etc.
throw in the towel	3.
	head	towel
	syl	throw in the towel.
	def	to give up completely.
towels	infl
	head	towel
	or	towels
	syl	tow+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
towelling	infl
	head	towel
	or	toweling
	syl	tow+el+ling
	pos	vb.
towelled	infl
	head	towel
	or	toweled
	syl	tow+elled
	pos	vb.
toweling	infl
	head	towel
	or	towelling
	syl	tow+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
toweled	infl
	head	towel
	or	towelled
	syl	tow+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
towel	4.
	syl	tow+el
	pron	<1tau*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dry or wipe with a towel.
towel	5.
	syl	tow+el
	pron	<1tau*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to assault or beat (a person).
towelling	0.
	syl	tow+el+ling
	pron	<1tau*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	an absorbent fabric, esp. with a nap, used for making towels, bathrobes, etc.
towel rail	0.
	syl	tow+el rail
	pos	n.
	def	a rail or frame in a bathroom, etc., for hanging towels on.
tower	ety	C12: from Old French tur, from Latin turris, from Greek
tower	1.
	syl	tow+er
	pron	<1tau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall, usually square or circular structure, sometimes part of a larger building and usually built for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	a church tower;
	exam	2	a conning tower.
tower	2.
	syl	tow+er
	pron	<1tau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a place of defence or retreat.
tower	3.
	syl	tow+er
	pron	<1tau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mobile structure used in medieval warfare to attack a castle, etc.
tower of strength	4.
	head	tower
	syl	tower of strength.
	def	a person who gives support, comfort, etc. {~}
tower	5.
	syl	tow+er
	pron	<1tau*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or rise like a tower; loom.
towered	0.a.
	syl	tow+ered
	pron	<1tau*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tower or towers.
towered	0.b.
	syl	tow+ered
	pron	<1tau*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	four-towered;
	exam	2	high-towered.
Tower Hamlets	0.
	syl	Tow+er Ham+lets
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: contains the main part of the East End. Pop.: 146100 (1976 est.).
towering	1.
	syl	tow+er+ing
	pron	<1tau*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	very tall; lofty.
towering	2.
	syl	tow+er+ing
	pron	<1tau*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	outstanding, as in importance or stature.
towering	3.
	syl	tow+er+ing
	pron	<1tau*riG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	very intense.
	exam	1	a towering rage.
toweringly	sub
	head	towering
	syl	tow+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Tower of London	0.
	syl	Tow+er of Lon+don
	pos	n.
	def	a fortress in the City of London, on the River Thames: begun soon after 1066; later extended and used as a palace, the main state prison, and now as a museum containing the crown jewels.
tow-haired	0.
	syl	tow-haired
	pron	<t*uhe*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having blond and sometimes tousled hair.
towhead	ety	from #7tow %2 (flax)
towhead	1.
	syl	tow+head
	pron	<1t*u2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a person with blond or yellowish hair.
towhead	2.
	syl	tow+head
	pron	<1t*u2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a head of such hair.
towheaded	sub
	head	towhead
	syl	tow+2head:ed
	pos	adj.
towhee	ety	C18: imitative of its note
towing path	0.
	syl	tow+ing path
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {towpath}.
towkay	ety	of Chinese origin
towkay	0.
	syl	tow+kay
	pron	<tau1kA>
	pos	n.
	def	sir; master: used as a form of address.
towline	0.
	syl	tow+line
	pron	<1t*u2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {towrope}.
town	ety	Old English t*_un village; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse t*_un, Old High German z*_un fence, Old Irish d*_un 
town	1.a.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a densely populated urban area, typically smaller than a city and larger than a village, having some local powers of government and a fixed boundary.
town	1.b.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	town life.
town	2.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a city, borough, or other urban area.
town	3.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a territorial unit of local government that is smaller than a county; township.
town	4.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the nearest town or commercial dis?!trict.
town	5.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	London or the chief city of an area.
town	6.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the inhabitants of a town.
town	7.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	the permanent residents of a university town as opposed to the university staff and students. Compare { {gown} (sense 3)}.
town	8.a.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	def	to make supreme or unrestricted effort; go all out.
town	8.b.
	syl	town
	pron	<taun>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to lose one's temper.
on the town	9.
	head	town
	syl	on the town.
	def	seeking out entertainments and amusements.
townish	sub
	head	town
	syl	town+ish
	pos	adj.
townless	sub
	head	town
	syl	town+less
	pos	adj.
town clerk	1.
	syl	town clerk
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain until 1974
	def	the secretary and chief administrative officer of a town or city.
town clerk	2.
	syl	town clerk
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	the official who keeps the records of a town.
town crier	0.
	syl	town cri+er
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person employed by a town to make public announcements in the streets.
townie	alt
	head	townee
	or	towny
	syl	town:ie
	pron	<1tauni>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
towny	infl
	head	townee
	or	townie
	syl	town:y
	pron	<1tauni>
	pos	n.
townee	1.
	or	townie
	syl	town:ee
	pron	<tau1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, often disparaging.
	def	a permanent resident in a town, esp. as distinct from country dwellers or students.
townee	2.
	or	townie
	syl	town:ee
	pron	<tau1nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. Midlands dialect.
	def	a slick and flashy male city-dweller.
town gas	0.
	syl	town gas
	pos	n.
	def	coal gas manufactured for domestic and industrial use.
town hall	0.
	syl	town hall
	pos	n.
	def	the chief building in which municipal business is transacted, often with a hall for public meetings.
townhall clock	0.
	syl	town+hall clock
	pron	<1taun2hc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {moschatel}.
town house	1.
	syl	town house
	pos	n.
	def	a house in an urban area, esp. a fashionable one.
town house	2.
	syl	town house
	pos	n.
	def	a person's town residence as distinct from his country residence.
town meeting	1.
	syl	town meet+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an assembly of the inhabitants of a town.
town meeting	2.
	syl	town meet+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	esp. in New England
	def	an assembly of the qualified voters of a town. Such a meeting may exercise all the powers of local government.
town planning	0.
	syl	town plan+ning
	pos	n.
	def	the comprehensive planning of the physical and social development of a town, including the construction of facilities. U.S. term: {city planning}.
townscape	0.
	syl	town+scape
	pron	<1taunskAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a view of an urban scene.
Pete	infl
	head	Townshend
	syl	Pete.
	pos	n.
Townshend	0.
	syl	Towns:hend
	pron	<1taunzend>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1945, English rock guitarist and songwriter: member of The Who; writer of the rock opera (1969).
township	1.
	syl	town+ship
	pron	<1taunSip>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town.
township	2.
	syl	town+ship
	pron	<1taunSip>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and Canada
	def	a territorial area, esp. a subdivision of a county: often organized as a unit of local government.
township	3.
	syl	town+ship
	pron	<1taunSip>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a planned urban settlement of Black Africans or Coloureds. Compare { {location} (sense 4)}.
township	4.a.
	syl	town+ship
	pron	<1taunSip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the local districts of a large parish, each division containing a village or small town.
township	4.b.
	syl	town+ship
	pron	<1taunSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the particular manor or parish itself as a territorial division.
township	4.c.
	syl	town+ship
	pron	<1taunSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the inhabitants of a township collectively.
townsmen	infl
	head	townsman
	syl	towns+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
townsman	1.
	syl	towns+man
	pron	<1taunzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of a town.
townsman	2.
	syl	towns+man
	pron	<1taunzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person from the same town as oneself.
townswoman	sub
	head	townsman
	syl	towns+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
townsfolk	alt
	head	townspeople
	or	townspeople
	syl	towns+folk
	pos	n.
townspeople	0.
	or	townsfolk
	syl	towns+peo:ple
	pron	<1taunz2pEpL>
	pos	n.
	def	the inhabi?!tants of a town; citizens.
Townsville	0.
	syl	Towns+ville
	pron	<1taunzvil>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Australia, in NE Queensland on the Coral Sea: centre of a vast agricultural and mining hinterland. Pop.: 82500 (1975 est.).
towpath	0.
	syl	tow+path
	pron	<1t*u2pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a path beside a canal or river, used by people or animals towing boats. Also called: {towing path}.
towrope	0.
	syl	tow+rope
	pron	<1t*u2r*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a rope or cable used for towing a vehicle or vessel. Also called: {towline}.
tow truck	0.
	syl	tow truck
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {breakdown van}.
toxicol	alt
	head	tox
	or	tox
	syl	toxicol.
tox	0.
	or	toxicol
	syl	tox.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	toxicology.
tox-	ety	from Latin toxicum 
toxic-	infl
	head	tox-
	syl	tox:ic-
toxemia	alt
	head	toxaemia
	or	toxaemia
	syl	tox+e:mi:a
	pron	<tok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
toxaemia	1.
	or	toxemia
	syl	tox+ae:mi:a
	pron	<tok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition characterized by the presence of bacterial toxins in the blood.
toxaemia	2.
	or	toxemia
	syl	tox+ae:mi:a
	pron	<tok1sEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition in pregnancy of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia.
toxaemic	sub
	head	toxaemia
	or	toxemic
	syl	tox+1ae:mic
	pos	adj.
toxemic	sub
	head	toxaemia
	or	toxaemic
	syl	tox+1e:mic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
toxalbumin	0.
	syl	tox+al+bu+min
	pron	<2toks@l1bju:min>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of toxic albumins that occur in certain plants, such as toadstools, and in snake venom.
toxaphene	0.
	syl	tox:a+phene
	pron	<1toks*2fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an amber waxy solid with a pleasant pine odour, consisting of chlorinated terpenes, esp. chlorinated camphene: used as an insecticide.
toxic	ety	C17: from medical Latin toxicus, from Latin toxicum poison, from Greek toxikon (pharmakon) (poison) used on arrows, from toxon arrow
toxic	1.
	syl	tox+ic
	pron	<1toksik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by a toxin or poison; poisonous.
toxic	2.
	syl	tox+ic
	pron	<1toksik>
	pos	adj.
	def	harmful or deadly.
toxically	sub
	head	toxic
	syl	tox:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
toxicant	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin toxic*_are to poison; see #7toxic 
toxicant	1.
	syl	tox:i+cant
	pron	<1toksik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic substance; poison.
toxicant	2.
	syl	tox:i+cant
	pron	<1toksik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {intoxicant}.
toxicant	3.
	syl	tox:i+cant
	pron	<1toksik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	poisonous; toxic.
toxicity	1.
	syl	tox+ic+i:ty
	pron	<tok1sisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of strength of a poison.
toxicity	2.
	syl	tox+ic+i:ty
	pron	<tok1sisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being poisonous.
toxicogenic	1.
	syl	tox:i+co+gen+ic
	pron	<2toksik*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing toxic substances or effects.
toxicogenic	2.
	syl	tox:i+co+gen+ic
	pron	<2toksik*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused or produced by a toxin.
toxicology	0.
	syl	tox:i+col+o:gy
	pron	<2toksi1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science con?!cerned with poisons, their nature, effects, and antidotes.
toxicological	sub
	head	toxicology
	or	toxicologic
	syl	tox:i+co+log:i+cal
	pron	<2toksik*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
toxicologic	sub
	head	toxicology
	or	toxicological
	syl	tox:i+co+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
toxicologically	sub
	head	toxicology
	syl	tox:i+co+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
toxicologist	sub
	head	toxicology
	syl	tox:i+1col:o+gist
	pos	n.
toxicosis	0.
	syl	tox:i+co+sis
	pron	<2toksi1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease or condition caused by poisoning.
toksine	alt
	head	toxin
	or	toxin
	syl	tok+sine
	pron	<1toksEn>
	pos	n.
toxin	1.
	or	toksine
	syl	tox+in
	pron	<1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various poisonous substances produced by microorganisms that stimulate the production of neutralizing substances (anti?!toxins) in the body. See also {endotoxin, exotoxin}.
toxin	2.
	or	toksine
	syl	tox+in
	pron	<1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	any other poisonous substance of plant or animal origin.
toxin-antitoxin	0.
	syl	tox:in-an:ti:tox+in
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of a specific toxin and antitoxin. The diphtheria toxin-antitoxin was formerly used in the U.S. for active immunization.
toxoid	0.
	syl	tox+oid
	pron	<1tokscid>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxin that has been treated to reduce its toxicity and is used in immunization to stimulate production of antitoxins.
toxophilite	ety	C18: from Toxophilus, the title of a book (1545) by Ascham, designed to mean: a lover of the bow, from Greek toxon bow+ philos loving
	infl
	head	toxophilite
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal.
toxophilite	1.
	syl	tox+oph:i+lite
	pron	<tok1sofi2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an archer. {~}
toxophilite	2.
	syl	tox+oph:i+lite
	pron	<tok1sofi2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to archery.
toxoplasmosis	0.
	syl	tox:o+plas+mo+sis
	pron	<2toks*upl@z1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a protozoal disease characterized by jaundice, enlarged liver and spleen, and convulsions, caused by infection with
toxoplasmic	sub
	head	toxoplasmosis
	syl	tox:o+1plas+mic
	pos	adj.
toy	ety	C16 (in the sense: amorous dalliance): of uncertain origin
toy	1.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	def	an object designed to be played with.
toy	2.a.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is a nonfunctioning replica of something else, esp. a miniature one.
toy	2.b.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a toy guitar.
toy	3.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	def	any small thing of little value; trifle.
toy	4.a.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	def	something small or miniature.
toy	4.b.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a toy poodle.
toy	5.
	syl	toy
	pron	<tci>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to play, fiddle, or flirt.
toyer	sub
	head	toy
	syl	toy+er
	pos	n.
toyless	sub
	head	toy
	syl	toy+less
	pos	adj.
toylike	sub
	head	toy
	syl	toy+2like
	pos	adj.
Toyama	0.
	syl	To+ya+ma
	pron	<1t*uja:2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Japan, on W Honshu on {Toyama Bay} (an inlet of the Sea of Japan): chemical and textile centre. Pop.: 287035 (1974 est.).
Arnold	1.
	head	Toynbee
	syl	Ar:nold.
	def	1852-83, English economist and social reformer.
Toynbee	2.
	syl	Toyn:bee
	pron	<1tcinbi>
	pos	n.
	def	his nephew, {Ar@.nold Jo@.seph}. 1889-1975, English historian. In his chief work, (1934-61), he attempted to analyse the principles determining the rise and fall of civilizations.
TPI	0.
	syl	T.P.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Town Planning Institute.
TPN	0.
	syl	TPN
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	triphosphopyridine nucleotide; a former name for {NADP}.
Tpr	0.
	syl	Tpr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Trooper.
TR	0.
	syl	TR
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Turkey.
tr	1.
	syl	tr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transitive.
tr	2.
	syl	tr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	translated.
tr	3.
	syl	tr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	translator.
tr	4.
	syl	tr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	treasurer.
tr	5.
	syl	tr.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	trill.
tr	6.
	syl	tr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	trustee.
trabeated	ety	C19: back formation from tra?!bea?!tion, from Latin trabs a beam
trabeate	alt
	head	trabeated
	or	trabeated
	syl	tra+be:ate
	pron	<1trAbiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
trabeated	0.
	or	trabeate
	syl	tra+be:at:ed
	pron	<1trAbi2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Architect.
	def	constructed with horizontal beams as opposed to arches. Compare {arcuate}.
trabeation	sub
	head	trabeated
	syl	tra+be:1a+tion
	pos	n.
trabecula	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: a little beam, from trabs a beam
trabeculae	infl
	head	trabecula
	syl	tra+bec:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trabecula	1.
	syl	tra+bec:u+la
	pron	<tr*1bekjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, botany.
	def	any of various rod-shaped structures that support other organs.
trabecula	2.
	syl	tra+bec:u+la
	pron	<tr*1bekjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, botany.
	def	any of various rod-shaped cells or structures that bridge a cavity, as within the capsule of a moss.
trabecular	sub
	head	trabecula
	or	trabeculate
	syl	tra+1bec:u+lar
	pos	adj.
trabeculate	sub
	head	trabecula
	or	trabecular
	syl	tra+1bec:u+late
	pos	adj.
Trebizond	alt
	head	Trabzon
	or	Trabzon
	syl	Treb:i+zond
	pron	<1trebi2zond>
	pos	n.
Trabzon	0.
	or	Trebizond
	syl	Trab+zon
	pron	<1tra:bzc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Turkey, on the Black Sea: founded as a Greek colony in the 8th century #7b.c. at the terminus of an important trade route from central Europe to Asia. Pop.: 81528 (1970).
tracasserie	ety	from French, from tracasser to fuss about
tracasserie	0.
	syl	tra+cass:e+rie
	pron	<tr*1k@s*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a turmoil; annoyance.
trace	ety	C13: from French tracier, from Vulgar Latin tracti*_are (unattested) to drag, from Latin tractus, from trahere to drag
trace	H1.1.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark or other sign that something has been in a place; vestige.
trace	H1.2.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a tiny or scarcely detectable amount or characteristic.
trace	H1.3.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a footprint or other indication of the passage of an animal or person.
trace	H1.4.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any line drawn by a recording instrument or a record consisting of a number of such lines.
trace	H1.5.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	something drawn, such as a tracing.
trace	H1.6.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a beaten track or path.
trace	H1.7.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the postulated alteration in the cells of the nervous system that occurs as the result of any experience or learning. See also {memory trace, engram}.
trace	H1.8.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the intersection of a surface with a coordinate plane.
trace	H1.9.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	an amount of precipitation that is too small to be measured.
trace	H1.10.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a way taken; route.
trace	H1.11.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to follow, discover, or ascertain the course or development of something.
	exam	1	to trace the history of China.
trace	H1.12.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to track down and find, as by following a trail.
trace	H1.13.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to copy (a design, map, etc.) by drawing over the lines visible through a super?!imposed sheet of transparent paper or other material.
trace	H1.14.a.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or delineate (a plan or diagram) of.
	exam	1	she spent hours tracing the models one at a time.
trace	H1.14.b.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	def	to outline or sketch (an idea, policy, etc.).
	exam	1	he traced out his scheme for the robbery.
trace	H1.15.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with tracery.
trace	H1.16.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to imprint (a design) on cloth, etc.
trace	H1.17.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by back
	def	to follow or be followed to source; date back.
	exam	1	his ancestors trace back to the 16th century.
trace	H1.18.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make one's way over, through, or along (something).
traceable	sub
	head	trace
	syl	trace+a:ble
	pos	adj.
traceability	sub
	head	trace
	or	traceableness
	syl	trace+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
traceableness	sub
	head	trace
	or	traceability
	syl	trace+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
traceably	sub
	head	trace
	syl	trace+a:bly
	pos	adv.
traceless	sub
	head	trace
	syl	trace+less
	pos	adj.
tracelessly	sub
	head	trace
	syl	trace+less+ly
	pos	adv.
trace	ety	C14 trais, from Old French trait, ultimately from Latin trahere to drag
trace	H2.1.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two side straps that connect a horse's harness to the whiffletree.
trace	H2.2.
	syl	trace
	pron	<trAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a short piece of gut or nylon attaching a hook or fly to a line.
kick over the traces	3.
	head	trace
	syl	kick over the traces.
	def	escape or defy control.
trace element	0.
	syl	trace el+e:ment
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chemical elements that occur in very small amounts in organisms and are essential for many physiological and biochemical processes.
tracer	1.
	syl	trac+er
	pron	<1trAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that traces.
tracer	2.a.
	syl	trac+er
	pron	<1trAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	ammunition that can be observed when in flight by the burning of chemical substances in the base of the projectile.
tracer	2.b.
	syl	trac+er
	pron	<1trAs*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tracer fire.
tracer	3.
	syl	trac+er
	pron	<1trAs*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	any radioactive isotope introduced into the body to study metabolic processes, absorption, etc., by following its progress through the body with a Geiger counter or other detector.
tracer	4.
	syl	trac+er
	pron	<1trAs*>
	pos	n.
	def	an investigation to trace missing cargo, mail, etc.
tracer bullet	0.
	syl	trac+er bul+let
	pos	n.
	def	a round of small arms ammunition containing a tracer.
traceries	infl
	head	tracery
	syl	trac+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tracery	1.
	syl	trac+er:y
	pron	<1trAs*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of interlacing ribs, esp. as used in the upper part of a Gothic window, etc.
tracery	2.
	syl	trac+er:y
	pron	<1trAs*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine pattern resembling this. &- {#!trac+er+ied}
trachea	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, from Greek trakheia, shortened from (art*_eria) trakheia rough (artery), from trakhus rough
tracheae	infl
	head	trachea
	syl	tra+che:ae
	pron	<-1kEE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trachea	1.
	syl	tra+che:a
	pron	<tr*1kE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	the membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi. Nontechnical name: {windpipe}.
trachea	2.
	syl	tra+che:a
	pron	<tr*1kE*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tubes in insects and related animals that convey air from the spiracles to the tissues.
trachea	3.
	syl	tra+che:a
	pron	<tr*1kE*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for { {vessel} (sense 5)}.
tracheal	sub
	head	trachea
	or	tracheate
	syl	tra+1che:al
	pos	adj.
tracheate	sub
	head	trachea
	or	tracheal
	syl	tra+1che:ate
	pos	adj.
tracheide	alt
	head	tracheid
	or	tracheid
	syl	tra+che+ide
	pos	n.
tracheid	0.
	or	tracheide
	syl	tra+che+id
	pron	<1trAkiid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an element of xylem tissue consisting of an elongated lignified cell with tapering ends.
tracheidal	sub
	head	tracheid
	syl	tra+che:i+dal
	pron	<tr*1kEidL>, <2trAki1IdL>
	pos	adj.
tracheitis	0.
	syl	tra+che+i:tis
	pron	<2trAki1Itis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the trachea.
tracheophyte	0.
	syl	tra+che:o+phyte
	pron	<1trAki*u2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that has a con?!ducting system of xylem and phloem elements; a vascular plant.
tracheostomies	infl
	head	tracheostomy
	syl	tra+che+ost:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tracheostomy	0.
	syl	tra+che+ost:o+my
	pron	<2tr@ki1ost*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical formation of a temporary or permanent opening into the trachea following tracheotomy.
tracheotomies	infl
	head	tracheotomy
	syl	tra+che+ot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tracheotomy	0.
	syl	tra+che+ot:o+my
	pron	<2tr@ki1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into the trachea, usually performed when the upper air passage has been blocked.
tracheotomist	sub
	head	tracheotomy
	syl	tra+che+1ot:o+mist
	pos	n.
trachoma	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek trakh*_oma roughness, from trakhus rough
trachoma	0.
	syl	tra+cho+ma
	pron	<tr*1k*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	a chronic contagious viral disease of the eye characterized by inflammation of the conjunctiva and cornea and the formation of scar tissue, caused by infection with
trachomatous	sub
	head	trachoma
	syl	tra+chom:a+tous
	pron	<tr*1kom*t*s>, <-1k*u->
	pos	adj.
trachyte	ety	C19: from French, from Greek trakhut*_es, from trakhus rough
trachyte	0.
	syl	tra+chyte
	pron	<1trAkIt>, <1tr@->
	pos	n.
	def	a light-coloured fine-grained volcanic rock of rough texture consisting of feldspars with small amounts of pyroxene or amphibole.
trachytoid	sub
	head	trachyte
	syl	trach:y+toid
	pron	<1tr@ki2tcid>, <1trA->
	pos	adj.
trachytic	0.
	syl	tra+chyt+ic
	pron	<tr*1kitik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the texture of certain igneous rocks
	def	characterized by a parallel arrangement of crystals, which mark the flow of the lava when still molten.
tracing	1.
	syl	trac+ing
	pron	<1trAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy made by tracing.
tracing	2.
	syl	trac+ing
	pron	<1trAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of making a trace.
tracing	3.
	syl	trac+ing
	pron	<1trAsiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a record made by an instrument.
tracing paper	0.
	syl	trac+ing pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	strong transparent paper used for tracing.
track	ety	C15: from Old French trac, probably of Germanic origin; related to Middle Dutch tracken to pull, Middle Low German trecken; compare Norwegian trakke to trample
track	1.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark or trail left by something that has passed by.
	exam	1	the track of an animal.
track	2.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any road or path affording passage, esp. a rough one.
track	3.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a rail or pair of parallel rails on which a vehicle, such as a locomotive, runs, esp. the rails together with the sleepers, ballast, etc., on a railway.
track	4.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a course of action, thought, etc..
	exam	1	don't start on that track again&!
track	5.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of motion or travel, such as flight.
track	6.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an endless jointed metal band driven by the wheels of a vehicle such as a tank or tractor to enable it to move across rough or muddy ground.
track	7.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the path of a particle of ionizing radiation as observed in a cloud chamber, bubble chamber, or photographic emulsion.
track	8.a.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a course for running or racing.
track	8.b.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	track events.
track	9.a.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	sports performed on a track.
track	9.b.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	track and field events as a whole.
track	10.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a path on a magnetic recording medium, esp. magnetic tape, on which information, such as music or speech, from a single input channel is recorded.
track	11.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {band}. any of a number of separate sections in the recording on either side of a gramophone record.
track	12.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between the points of contact with the ground of a pair of wheels, such as the front wheels of a motor vehicle or the paired wheels of an aircraft undercarriage.
track	13.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical trace made on the surface of the earth by a point directly below an aircraft in flight.
trackeep	14.
	head	track
	or	lose track of
	syl	trackeep
	def	to follow (or fail to follow) the passage, course, or progress of.
off the beaten track	15.
	head	track
	syl	off the beaten track.
	def	isolated; secluded.
off the track	16.
	head	track
	syl	off the track.
	def	away from what is correct or true.
on the track of	17.
	head	track
	syl	on the track of.
	def	on the scent or trail of; pursuing.
the right	18.
	head	track
	or	wrong track
	syl	the right
	def	pursuing the correct (or incorrect) line of investigation, inquiry, etc.
track	19.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow the trail of (a person, animal, etc.).
track	20.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow the flight path of (a satellite, spacecraft, etc.) by picking up radio or radar signals transmitted or reflected by it.
track	21.a.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide with a track.
track	21.b.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run on a track of (a certain width).
track	22.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a camera or camera-operator
	def	to follow (a moving object) in any direction while operating.
track	23.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to follow a track through (a place).
	exam	1	to track the jungles.
track	24.
	syl	track
	pron	<tr@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the pickup, stylus, etc., of a gramophone
	def	to follow the groove of a record.
	exam	1	the pickup tracks badly.
trackable	sub
	head	track
	syl	track+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tracker	sub
	head	track
	syl	track+er
	pos	n.
track down	0.
	syl	track down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find by tracking or pursuing.
tracking station	0.
	syl	track+ing sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a station that can use a radio or radar beam to determine and follow the path of an object, esp. a spacecraft or satellite, in space or in the atmosphere.
tracklaying	0.
	syl	track+lay+ing
	pron	<1tr@k2lAiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vehicle
	def	having an endless jointed metal band around the wheels.
trackless	1.
	syl	track+less
	pron	<1tr@klis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or leaving no trace or trail.
	exam	1	a trackless jungle.
trackless	2.
	syl	track+less
	pron	<1tr@klis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vehicle
	def	using or having no tracks.
tracklessly	sub
	head	trackless
	syl	track+less+ly
	pos	adv.
tracklessness	sub
	head	trackless
	syl	track+less+ness
	pos	n.
trackmen	infl
	head	trackman
	syl	track+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trackman	0.
	syl	track+man
	pron	<1tr@km*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {platelayer}.
track meet	0.
	syl	track meet
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an athletics meeting.
track record	0.
	syl	track rec+ord
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the past record of the accomplishments and failures of a person, business, etc.
track rod	0.
	syl	track rod
	pos	n.
	def	the rod connecting the two front wheels of a motor vehicle ensuring that they turn at the same angle.
tracks	1.
	syl	tracks
	pron	<tr@ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	marks, such as footprints, tyre impressions, etc., left by someone or something that has passed.
in one's tracks	2.
	head	tracks
	syl	in one's tracks.
	def	on the very spot where one is standing (esp. in the phrase {stop in one's tracks) }.
make tracks	3.
	head	tracks
	syl	make tracks.
	def	to leave or depart.
make tracks for	4.
	head	tracks
	syl	make tracks for.
	def	to go or head towards.
track shoe	0.
	syl	track shoe
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of light running shoes fitted with steel spikes for better grip. Also called: {spikes}.
tracksuit	0.
	syl	track+suit
	pron	<1tr@k2su:t>, <-2sju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a warm suit worn by athletes, usually over the clothes, esp. during training.
tract	ety	C15: from Latin tractus a stretching out, from trahere to drag
tract	H1.1.
	syl	tract
	pron	<tr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	an extended area, as of land.
tract	H1.2.
	syl	tract
	pron	<tr@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a system of organs, glands, or other tissues that has a particular function.
	exam	1	the digestive tract.
tract	H1.3.
	syl	tract
	pron	<tr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bundle of nerve fibres having the same function, origin, and termination.
	exam	1	the optic tract.
tract	H1.4.
	syl	tract
	pron	<tr@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an extended period of time.
tract	ety	C15: from Latin tract*_atus #7tractate 
tract	H2.0.
	syl	tract
	pron	<tr@kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a treatise or pamphlet, esp. a religious or moralistic one.
tract	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin tractus cantus extended song; see #7tract %1
tract	H3.0.
	syl	tract
	pron	<tr@kt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	an anthem in some Masses.
tractable	ety	C16: from Latin tract*_abilis, from tract*_are to manage, from trahere to draw
tractable	1.
	syl	trac+ta:ble
	pron	<1tr@kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily controlled or persuaded.
tractable	2.
	syl	trac+ta:ble
	pron	<1tr@kt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	readily worked; malleable.
tractability	sub
	head	tractable
	or	tractableness
	syl	trac+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
tractableness	sub
	head	tractable
	or	tractability
	syl	trac+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
tractably	sub
	head	tractable
	syl	trac+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
Tractarianism	0.
	syl	Trac+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<tr@k1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Oxford Movement}.
Tractarian	sub
	head	Tractarianism
	syl	Trac+1tar+i:an
	pos	n. adj.
tractate	ety	C15: from Latin tract*_atus, from tract*_are to handle; see #7tractable 
tractate	0.
	syl	trac+tate
	pron	<1tr@ktAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a short tract; treatise.
tractile	ety	C17: from Latin trahere to drag
tractile	0.
	syl	trac+tile
	pron	<1tr@ktIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being drawn out; ductile.
tractility	sub
	head	tractile
	syl	trac+til+i:ty
	pron	<tr@k1tiliti>
	pos	n.
traction	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin tracti*_o, from Latin tractus dragged; see #7tractile 
traction	1.
	syl	trac+tion
	pron	<1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of drawing or pulling, esp. by motive power.
traction	2.
	syl	trac+tion
	pron	<1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being drawn or pulled.
traction	3.
	syl	trac+tion
	pron	<1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the application of a steady pull on a part during healing of a fractured or dislocated bone, using a system of weights and pulleys or splints.
traction	4.
	syl	trac+tion
	pron	<1tr@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the adhesive friction between a wheel and a surface, as between a driving wheel of a motor vehicle and the road.
tractional	sub
	head	traction
	syl	trac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
tractive	sub
	head	traction
	syl	trac+tive
	pron	<1tr@ktiv>
	pos	adj.
traction engine	0.
	syl	trac+tion en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a steam-powered locomotive used, esp. formerly, for drawing heavy loads along roads or over rough ground. It usually has two large rear wheels and a rope drum for haulage purposes.
tractor	ety	C18: from Late Latin: one who pulls, from trahere to drag
tractor	1.
	syl	trac+tor
	pron	<1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a motor vehicle used to pull heavy loads, esp. farm machinery such as a plough or harvester. It usually has two large rear wheels with deeply treaded tyres.
tractor	2.
	syl	trac+tor
	pron	<1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short motor vehicle with a powerful engine and a driver's cab, used to pull a trailer, as in an articulated lorry.
tractor	3.
	syl	trac+tor
	pron	<1tr@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft with its propeller or propellers mounted in front of the engine.
Spencer	infl
	head	Tracy
	syl	Spen:cer.
	pos	n.
Tracy	0.
	syl	Tra:cy
	pron	<1trAsi>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-67, U.S. film actor; his films include (1933), (1949), and (1955).
trad	1.
	syl	trad
	pron	<tr@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	traditional jazz, as revived in the 1950s.
trad	2.
	syl	trad
	pron	<tr@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	short for {traditional}.
trade	ety	C14 (in the sense: track, hence, a regular business): related to Old Saxon trada, Old High German trata track; see #7tread 
trade	1.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of buying and selling goods and services either on the domestic (wholesale and retail) markets or on the international (import, export, and entrep*^ot) markets.
trade	2.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a personal occupation, esp. a craft requiring skill.
trade	3.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the people and practices of an industry, craft, or business.
trade	4.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	exchange of one thing for something else.
trade	5.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	the regular clientele of a firm or industry.
trade	6.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	amount of custom or commercial dealings; business.
trade	7.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified market or business.
	exam	1	the tailoring trade.
trade	8.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	def	an occupation in commerce, as opposed to a profession.
trade	9.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Homosexual slang.
	def	a sexual partner or sexual partners collectively.
trade	10.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a custom or habit.
trade	11.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to buy and sell (commercial merchandise).
trade	12.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exchange (one thing) for another.
trade	13.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to engage in trade.
trade	14.
	syl	trade
	pron	<trAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to deal or do business (with).
	exam	1	we trade with them regularly.
tradable	sub
	head	trade
	or	tradeable
	syl	trad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tradeable	sub
	head	trade
	or	tradable
	syl	trade+a:ble
	pos	adj.
tradeless	sub
	head	trade
	syl	trade+less
	pos	adj.
trade acceptance	0.
	syl	trade ac+cept+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	an accepted bill of ex?!change drawn on the purchaser of commodities by the seller.
tradedition	alt
	head	trade book
	or	trade book
	syl	trade:di+tion
	pos	n.
trade book	0.
	or	tradedition
	syl	trade book
	pos	n.
	def	an ordinary edition of a book sold in the normal way in shops, as opposed to a de luxe or mail-order edition.
trade cycle	0.
	syl	trade cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the recurrent fluctuation between boom and depression in the economic activity of a capitalist country. Also called (esp. U.S.): {business cycle}.
trade discount	0.
	syl	trade dis+count
	pos	n.
	def	a sum or percentage deducted from the list price of a commodity allowed by a manufacturer, distributor, or wholesaler to a retailer or by one enterprise to another in the same trade.
trade gap	0.
	syl	trade gap
	pos	n.
	def	the amount by which the value of a country's visible imports exceeds that of visible exports; an unfavourable balance of trade.
trade-in	1.a.
	syl	trade-in
	pos	n.
	def	a used article given in part payment for the purchase of a new article.
trade-in	1.b.
	syl	trade-in
	pos	n.
	def	a transaction involving such part payment.
trade-in	1.c.
	syl	trade-in
	pos	n.
	def	the valuation put on the article traded in.
trade-in	1.d.
	syl	trade-in
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a trade-in dealer.
trade in	infl
	head	trade-in
	syl	trade in.
	pos	vb.
trade-in	2.
	syl	trade-in
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give (a used article) as part payment for the purchase of a new article.
trade journal	0.
	syl	trade jour+nal
	pos	n.
	def	a periodical containing new developments, discussions, etc., concerning a trade or profession.
trade-last	0.
	syl	trade-last
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a compliment that one has heard about someone, which one offers to tell to that person in exchange for a compliment heard about oneself.
trademark	1.
	syl	trade+mark
	pron	<1trAd2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the name or other symbol used to identify the goods produced by a particular manufacturer or distributed by a particular dealer and to distinguish them from products associated with competing manufacturers or dealers. It is officially registered and legally protected.
trademark	2.
	syl	trade+mark
	pron	<1trAd2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any distinctive sign or mark of the presence of a person or animal.
trademark	3.
	syl	trade+mark
	pron	<1trAd2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to label with a trademark.
trademark	4.
	syl	trade+mark
	pron	<1trAd2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to register as a trademark.
trade name	1.
	syl	trade name
	pos	n.
	def	the name used by a trade to refer to a commodity, service, etc.
trade name	2.
	syl	trade name
	pos	n.
	def	the name under which a commercial enterprise operates in business.
trade-off	0.
	syl	trade-off
	pos	n.
	def	an exchange, esp. as a compromise.
trade on	0.
	syl	trade on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exploit or take advantage of.
	exam	1	he traded on her endless patience.
trade plate	0.
	syl	trade plate
	pos	n.
	def	a numberplate attached temporarily to a vehicle by a dealer, etc., before the vehicle has been registered.
trader	1.
	syl	trad+er
	pron	<1trAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who engages in trade; dealer; merchant.
trader	2.
	syl	trad+er
	pron	<1trAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel regularly employed in foreign or coastal trade.
trader	3.
	syl	trad+er
	pron	<1trAd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange, U.S.
	def	a member who operates mainly on his own account rather than for customers' accounts.
tradership	sub
	head	trader
	syl	trad+er+2ship
	pos	n.
tradescantia	ety	C18: New Latin, named after John Tradescant (1608-62), English botanist
tradescantia	0.
	syl	trad+es+can+ti:a
	pron	<2tr@des1k@nSi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the American genus widely cultivated for their striped variegated leaves: family See also {wandering Jew, spiderwort}.
trade school	0.
	syl	trade school
	pos	n.
	def	a school or teaching unit organized by an industry or large company to provide trade training, apprentice education, and similar courses.
trade secret	0.
	syl	trade se+cret
	pos	n.
	def	a secret formula, technique, process, etc., known and used to advantage by only one manufacturer.
tradesmen	infl
	head	tradesman
	syl	trades+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tradesman	1.
	syl	trades+man
	pron	<1trAdzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man engaged in trade, esp. a retail dealer.
tradesman	2.
	syl	trades+man
	pron	<1trAdzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilled worker.
tradeswoman	sub
	head	tradesman
	syl	trades+2wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
tradesfolk	alt
	head	tradespeople
	or	tradespeople
	syl	trades+folk
	pron	<1trAdz2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tradespeople	0.
	or	tradesfolk
	syl	trades+peo:ple
	pron	<1trAdz2pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	people engaged in trade, esp. shopkeepers.
Trades Union Congress	0.
	syl	Trades Un+ion Con+gress
	pos	n.
	def	the major association of British trade unions, which includes all the larger unions. Abbrev.: {T.U.C}.
trades union	alt
	head	trade union
	or	trade union
	syl	trades un+ion
	pos	n.
trade union	0.
	or	trades union
	syl	trade un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	an association of employees formed to improve their incomes and working conditions by collective bargaining with the employer or employer organi?!zations.
trade unionism	sub
	head	trade union
	or	trades unionism
	syl	trade un+ion+ism
	pos	n.
trades unionism	sub
	head	trade union
	or	trade unionism
	syl	trades un+ion+ism
	pos	n.
trade wind	ety	C17: from to blow trade to blow steadily in one direction, from #7trade in the obsolete sense: a track
trade wind	0.
	syl	trade wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind blowing obliquely towards the equator either from the northeast in the N hemisphere or the southeast in the S hemisphere, approximately between latitudes 30?% N and S, forming part of the planetary wind system.
trading estate	0.
	syl	trad+ing es+tate
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a large area in which a number of commercial or industrial firms are situated.
trading post	1.
	syl	trad+ing post
	pos	n.
	def	a general store established by a trader in an unsettled or thinly populated region.
trading post	2.
	syl	trad+ing post
	pos	n.
	qual	Stock Exchange.
	def	a booth or location on an exchange floor at which a particular security is traded.
trading stamp	0.
	syl	trad+ing stamp
	pos	n.
	def	a stamp of stated value given by some retail organizations to customers, according to the value of their purchases and redeemable for articles offered on a premium list.
tradition	ety	C14: from Latin tr*_aditi*_o a handing down, surrender, from tr*_adere to give up, transmit, from #7trans -#7+ d*_are to give
tradition	1.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the handing down from generation to generation of the same customs, beliefs, etc., esp. by word of mouth.
tradition	2.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of customs, thought, practices, etc., belonging to a particular country, people, family, or institution over a relatively long period.
tradition	3.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific custom or practice of long standing.
tradition	4.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a doctrine or body of doctrines regarded as having been established by Christ or the apostles though not contained in Scripture.
tradition	5.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a body of laws regarded as having been handed down from Moses orally and only committed to writing in the 2nd century #7a.d.
tradition	6.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the beliefs and customs of Islam supplementing the Koran, esp. as embodied in the Sunna.
tradition	7.
	syl	tra+di+tion
	pron	<tr*1diS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, chiefly Roman and Scot.
	def	the act of formally transferring ownership of movable property; delivery.
traditionless	sub
	head	tradition
	syl	tra+1di+tion+less
	pos	adj.
traditionist	sub
	head	tradition
	syl	tra+1di+tion+ist
	pos	n.
traditional	1.
	syl	tra+di+tion+al
	pron	<tr*1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or being a tradition.
traditional	2.
	syl	tra+di+tion+al
	pron	<tr*1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the style of jazz originating in New Orleans, characterized by collective improvisation by a front line of trumpet, trombone, and clarinet accompanied by various rhythm instruments.
traditionality	sub
	head	traditional
	syl	tra+di+tion+al+i:ty
	pron	<tr*2diS*1n@liti>
	pos	n.
traditionally	sub
	head	traditional
	syl	tra+1di+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
traditionalism	1.
	syl	tra+di+tion+al+ism
	pron	<tr*1diS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of philosophy in which all knowledge is thought to originate in divine revelation and to be perpetuated by tradition.
traditionalism	2.
	syl	tra+di+tion+al+ism
	pron	<tr*1diS*n%*!liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to tradition, esp. in religion.
traditionalist	sub
	head	traditionalism
	syl	tra+1di+tion+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
traditionalistic	sub
	head	traditionalism
	syl	tra+2di+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
traditor	ety	C15: from Latin: traitor, from tr*_adere to hand over
traditores	infl
	head	traditor
	or	traditors
	syl	trad:i+to+res
	pron	<2tr@di1tc:rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
traditors	infl
	head	traditor
	or	traditores
	syl	trad:i+tors.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
traditor	0.
	syl	trad:i+tor
	pron	<1tr@dit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Early Church.
	def	a Christian who betrayed his fellow Christians at the time of the Roman persecutions.
traduce	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ad*_ucere to lead over, transmit, disgrace, from #7trans -#7+ d*_ucere to lead
traduce	0.
	syl	tra+duce
	pron	<tr*1dju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to speak badly or maliciously of.
traducement	sub
	head	traduce
	syl	tra+1duce+ment
	pos	n.
traducer	sub
	head	traduce
	syl	tra+1duc+er
	pos	n.
traducible	sub
	head	traduce
	syl	tra+1duc+i:ble
	pos	adj.
traducingly	sub
	head	traduce
	syl	tra+1duc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
traducianism	ety	C18: from Church Latin tr*_ad*_uci*_anus, from tr*_adux transmission; see #7traduce 
traducianism	0.
	syl	tra+du+cian+ism
	pron	<tr*1dju:S*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the theory that the soul is transmitted to a child in the act of generation or concomitantly with its body. Compare {creationism}.
traducianist	sub
	head	traducianism
	or	traducian
	syl	tra+1du+cian+ist
	pos	n. adj.
traducian	sub
	head	traducianism
	or	traducianist
	syl	tra+1du+cian
	pos	n. adj.
traducianistic	sub
	head	traducianism
	syl	tra+2du+cian+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Cape	infl
	head	Trafalgar
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Trafalgar	0.
	syl	Tra+fal+gar
	pron	<tr*1f@lg*>, Spanish <2trafal1$Gar>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape on the SW coast of Spain, south of C*'adiz: scene of the decisive naval battle (1805) in which the French and Spanish fleets were defeated by the English under Nelson, who was mortally wounded.
traffic	ety	C16: from Old French trafique, from Old Italian traffico, from trafficare to engage in trade
traffic	1.a.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	def	the vehicles coming and going in a street, town, etc.
traffic	1.b.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	traffic lights.
traffic	2.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	def	the movement of vehicles, people, etc., in a particular place or for a particular purpose.
	exam	1	sea traffic.
traffic	3.a.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of commercial transportation by land, sea, or air.
traffic	3.b.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	def	the freight, passengers, etc., transported.
traffic	4.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	dealings or business.
	exam	1	have no traffic with that man.
traffic	5.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	def	trade, esp. of an illicit or improper kind.
	exam	1	drug traffic.
traffic	6.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	def	the aggregate volume of messages transmitted through a communications system in a given period.
traffic	7.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the number of customers patro?!nizing a commercial establishment in a given time period.
traffics	infl
	head	traffic
	syl	traf+fics
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
trafficking	infl
	head	traffic
	syl	traf+fick+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
trafficked	infl
	head	traffic
	syl	traf+ficked.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
traffic	8.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	to carry on trade or business, esp. of an illicit kind.
traffic	9.
	syl	traf+fic
	pron	<1tr@fik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to have dealings.
trafficker	sub
	head	traffic
	syl	traf+fick+er
	pos	n.
trafficless	sub
	head	traffic
	syl	traf+fic+less
	pos	adj.
trafficator	0.
	syl	traf+fi+ca+tor
	pron	<1tr@fi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an illuminated arm on a motor vehicle that was raised to indicate a left or right turn. Compare { {indicator} (sense 3)}.
traffic circle	0.
	syl	traf+fic cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {roundabout} (sense 2)}.
traffic court	0.
	syl	traf+fic court
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a magistrates' court dealing with traffic offences.
traffic island	0.
	syl	traf+fic is+land
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {island} (sense 2)}.
traffic jam	0.
	syl	traf+fic jam
	pos	n.
	def	a number of vehicles so obstructed that they can scarcely move.
traffic-jammed	sub
	head	traffic jam
	syl	traf:fic-2jammed
	pos	adj.
signal	alt
	head	traffic light
	or	traffic light
	syl	sig+nal
	pos	n.
traffic light	0.
	or	signal
	syl	traf+fic light
	pos	n.
	def	one of a set of coloured lights placed at crossroads, junctions, etc., to control the flow of traffic. A red light indicates that traffic must stop and a green light that it may go: usually an amber warning light is added between the red and the green.
traffic pattern	0.
	syl	traf+fic pat+tern
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern of permitted lanes in the air around an airport to which an aircraft is restricted.
traffic warden	0.
	syl	traf+fic war+den
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is appointed to supervise road traffic and report traffic offences.
tragacanth	ety	C16: from French tragacante, from Latin tragacantha goat's thorn, from Greek tragakantha, from tragos goat+ akantha thorn
tragacanth	1.
	syl	trag:a+canth
	pron	<1tr@g*2k@nT>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various spiny leguminous plants of the genus esp. of Asia, having clusters of white, yellow, or purple flowers, and yielding a substance that is made into a gum.
tragacanth	2.
	syl	trag:a+canth
	pron	<1tr@g*2k@nT>
	pos	n.
	def	the gum obtained from any of these plants, used in the manufacture of pills and lozenges and in calico-printing.
tragedienne	alt
	head	tragedian
	or	tragedian
	syl	tra+ge:di+enne
	pron	<tr*2JEdi1en>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
tragedian	1.
	or	tragedienne
	syl	tra+ge:di:an
	pron	<tr*1JEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor who specializes in tragic roles.
tragedian	2.
	or	tragedienne
	syl	tra+ge:di:an
	pron	<tr*1JEdi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a writer of tragedy.
tragedy	ety	C14: from Old French trag*'edie, from Latin tragoedia, from Greek trag*_oidia, from tragos goat+ *_oid*_e song; perhaps a reference to the goat-satyrs of Peloponnesian plays
tragedies	infl
	head	tragedy
	syl	trag+e:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tragedy	1.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in classical and Renaissance drama
	def	a play in which the protagonist, usually a man of importance and outstanding personal qualities, falls to disaster through the combination of a personal failing and circumstances with which he cannot deal.
tragedy	2.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in later drama, such as that of Ibsen
	def	a play in which the protagonist is overcome by a combination of social and psychological circumstances.
tragedy	3.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	def	any dramatic or literary composition dealing with serious or sombre themes and ending with disaster.
tragedy	4.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval literature
	def	a literary work in which a great person falls from prosperity to disaster, often through no fault of his own.
tragedy	5.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of drama dealing with such themes.
tragedy	6.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	def	the unfortunate aspect of something.
tragedy	7.
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a shocking or sad event; disaster.
tragedy	xref
	syl	trag+e:dy
	pron	<1tr@Jidi>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {comedy}.
tragical	alt
	head	tragic
	or	tragic
	syl	trag:i+cal
	pos	adj.
tragic	1.
	or	tragical
	syl	trag+ic
	pron	<1tr@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of tragedy.
tragic	2.
	or	tragical
	syl	trag+ic
	pron	<1tr@Jik>
	pos	adj.
	def	mournful or pitiable.
	exam	1	a tragic face.
tragically	sub
	head	tragic
	syl	trag:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tragicalness	sub
	head	tragic
	syl	trag:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
tragic flaw	0.
	syl	trag+ic flaw
	pos	n.
	def	the failing of character in a tragic hero.
tragic irony	0.
	syl	trag+ic i:ro+ny
	pos	n.
	def	dramatic irony used to tragic effect.
tragicomedy	ety	C16: from French, ul?!timately from Late Latin tragic*_omoedia; see #7tragedy, com?!edy 
tragicomedies	infl
	head	tragicomedy
	syl	trag:i+com+e:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tragicomedy	1.a.
	syl	trag:i+com+e:dy
	pron	<2tr@Ji1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	a drama in which aspects of both tragedy and comedy are found.
tragicomedy	1.b.
	syl	trag:i+com+e:dy
	pron	<2tr@Ji1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	the dramatic genre of works of this kind.
tragicomedy	2.
	syl	trag:i+com+e:dy
	pron	<2tr@Ji1komidi>
	pos	n.
	def	an event or incident having both comic and tragic aspects.
tragicomic	sub
	head	tragicomedy
	or	tragicomical
	syl	trag:i+1com+ic
	pos	adj.
tragicomical	sub
	head	tragicomedy
	or	tragicomic
	syl	trag:i+1com:i+cal
	pos	adj.
tragicomically	sub
	head	tragicomedy
	syl	trag:i+1com:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tragopan	ety	C19: via Latin from Greek, from tragos goat+P#7an 
tragopan	0.
	syl	trag:o+pan
	pron	<1tr@g*2p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any pheasant of the genus of S and SE Asia, having a brilliant plumage and brightly coloured fleshy processes on the head.
tragus	ety	C17: from Late Latin, from Greek tragos hairy projection of the ear, literally: goat
tragi	infl
	head	tragus
	syl	tra+gi
	pron	<-JI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tragus	1.
	syl	tra+gus
	pron	<1trAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the cartilaginous fleshy projection that partially covers the entrance to the external ear.
tragus	2.
	syl	tra+gus
	pron	<1trAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the hairs that grow just inside this entrance.
tragal	sub
	head	tragus
	syl	tra+gal
	pos	adj.
Thomas	infl
	head	Traherne
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Traherne	0.
	syl	Tra:herne
	pron	<tr*1hR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1637-74, English mystical prose writer and poet. His prose works include which was discovered in manuscript in 1896 and published in 1908.
trail	ety	C14: from Old French trailler to draw, tow, from Vulgar Latin tragul*_are (unattested), from Latin tr*_agula dragnet, from trahere to drag; compare Middle Dutch traghelen to drag
trail	1.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drag, stream, or permit to drag or stream along a surface, esp. the ground.
	exam	1	her skirt trailed;
	exam	2	she trailed her skipping rope.
trail	2.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a track or path) through (a place).
	exam	1	to trail a way;
	exam	2	to trail a jungle.
trail	3.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to chase, follow, or hunt (an animal or person) by following marks or tracks.
trail	4.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by behind
	def	to lag or linger behind (a person or thing).
trail	5.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	to extend, hang, or droop over or along a surface.
trail	6.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tow (a boat, caravan, etc.) behind a motor vehicle.
trail	7.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry (a rifle) at the full length of the right arm in a horizontal position, with the muzzle to the fore.
trail	8.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move wearily or slowly.
	exam	1	we trailed through the city.
trail	9.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a print, mark, or marks made by a person, animal, or object.
trail	10.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of trailing.
trail	11.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the scent left by a moving person or animal that is followed by a hunting animal.
trail	12.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a path, track, or road, esp. one roughly blazed.
trail	13.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	n.
	def	something that trails behind or trails in loops or strands.
trail	14.
	syl	trail
	pron	<trAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a towed gun carriage and limber that connects the two when in movement and rests on the ground as a partial support when unlimbered.
trailingly	sub
	head	trail
	syl	trail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
trailless	sub
	head	trail
	syl	trail+less
	pos	adj.
off	alt
	head	trail away
	or	trail away
	syl	off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
trail away	0.
	or	off
	syl	trail a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or become fainter, quieter, or weaker.
	exam	1	his voice trailed off.
trailblazer	1.
	syl	trail+blaz:er
	pron	<1trAl2blAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a leader or pioneer in a particu?!lar field.
trailblazer	2.
	syl	trail+blaz:er
	pron	<1trAl2blAz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who blazes a trail.
trailblazing	sub
	head	trailblazer
	syl	trail+2blaz:ing
	pos	adj. n.
trailer	1.
	syl	trail+er
	pron	<1trAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a road vehicle, usually two-wheeled, towed by a motor vehicle: used for transporting boats, etc.
trailer	2.
	syl	trail+er
	pron	<1trAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of short extracts from a film, used to advertise it in a cinema or on television.
trailer	3.
	syl	trail+er
	pron	<1trAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that trails.
trailer	4.
	syl	trail+er
	pron	<1trAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for { {caravan} (sense 1)}.
trailer truck	0.
	syl	trail+er truck
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {articulated lorry}.
trailing arbutus	0.
	syl	trail+ing ar+bu+tus
	pos	n.
	def	a creeping evergreen ericaceous plant, of E North America, having clusters of fragrant pink or white flowers. Also called: {mayflower}.
trailing edge	0.
	syl	trail+ing edge
	pos	n.
	def	the rear edge of a propeller blade or aerofoil. Compare {leading edge}.
trailing vortex drag	0.
	syl	trail+ing vor+tex drag
	pos	n.
	def	drag arising from vortices that occur behind a body moving through a gas or liquid. Former name: {induced drag}.
trail rope	1.
	syl	trail rope
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {dragrope} (sense 2)}.
trail rope	2.
	syl	trail rope
	pos	n.
	def	a long rope formerly used for various military purposes, esp. to allow a vehicle, horses, or men to pull a gun carriage.
train	ety	C14: from Old French trahiner, from Vulgar Latin trag*_in*_are (unattested) to draw; related to Latin trahere to drag
train	1.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guide or teach (to do something), as by subjecting to various exercises or experiences.
	exam	1	to train a man to fight.
train	2.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to control or guide towards a specific goal.
	exam	1	to train a plant up a wall.
train	3.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to do exercises and prepare for a specific purpose.
	exam	1	the athlete trained for the Olympics.
train	4.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve or curb by subjecting to discipline.
	exam	1	to train the mind.
train	5.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to focus or bring to bear (on something).
	exam	1	to train a telescope on the moon.
train	6.a.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of coaches or wagons coupled together and drawn by a railway locomotive.
train	6.b.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a train ferry.
train	7.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sequence or series, as of events, objects, etc..
	exam	1	a train of disasters.
train	8.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a procession of people, vehicles, etc., travelling together, such as one carrying supplies of ammunition or equipment in support of a military operation.
train	9.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of interacting parts through which motion is transmitted.
	exam	1	a train of gears.
train	10.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fuse or line of gunpowder to an explosive charge, etc.
train	11.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	something drawn along, such as the long back section of a dress that trails along the floor behind the wearer.
train	12.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a retinue or suite.
train	13.
	syl	train
	pron	<trAn>
	pos	n.
	def	proper order or course.
trainable	sub
	head	train
	syl	train+a:ble
	pos	adj.
trainless	sub
	head	train
	syl	train+less
	pos	adj.
trainband	ety	C17: altered from trained band 
trainband	0.
	syl	train+band
	pron	<1trAn2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a company of English militia from the 16th to the 18th century.
trainbearer	0.
	syl	train+bear:er
	pron	<1trAn2be*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant in a procession who holds up the train of a dignitary's robe.
trainee	0.a.
	syl	train:ee
	pron	<trA1nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person undergoing training.
trainee	0.b.
	syl	train:ee
	pron	<trA1nE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a trainee journalist.
trainer	1.
	syl	train+er
	pron	<1trAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who trains athletes in a sport.
trainer	2.
	syl	train+er
	pron	<1trAn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of equipment employed in training, such as a simulated aircraft cockpit.
trainer	3.
	syl	train+er
	pron	<1trAn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	a person who schools racehorses and prepares them for racing.
training	1.a.
	syl	train+ing
	pron	<1trAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of bringing a person, etc., to an agreed standard of proficiency, etc., by practice and instruction.
	exam	1	training for the priesthood;
	exam	2	physical training.
training	1.b.
	syl	train+ing
	pron	<1trAniG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	training college.
training	2.a.
	syl	train+ing
	pron	<1trAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	undergoing physical training.
training	2.b.
	syl	train+ing
	pron	<1trAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	physically fit.
out of training	3.
	head	training
	syl	out of training.
	def	physically unfit.
train spotter	0.
	syl	train spot+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a person who collects the numbers of railway locomotives.
traipse	ety	C16: of unknown origin
trapes	infl
	head	traipse
	or	trapse
	syl	trapes
	pron	<trAps>
trapse	infl
	head	traipse
	or	trapes
	syl	trapse
	pron	<trAps>
traipse	1.
	syl	traipse
	pron	<trAps>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to walk heavily or tiredly. {~}
traipse	2.
	syl	traipse
	pron	<trAps>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a long or tiring walk; trudge.
trait	ety	C16: from French, from Old French: a pulling, from Latin tractus, from trahere to drag
trait	1.
	syl	trait
	pron	<trAt>, <trA>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic feature or quality distinguishing a particular person or thing.
trait	2.
	syl	trait
	pron	<trAt>, <trA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a touch or stroke.
traitor	ety	C13: from Old French traitour, from Latin tr*_aditor #7traditor  &- #!trai+tor+ous adj. &- #!trai+tor+ous+ly adv.
traitor	0.
	syl	trai+tor
	pron	<1trAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is guilty of treason or treachery, in betraying friends, country, a cause or trust, etc.
traitorship	sub
	head	traitor
	syl	trai+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
traitress	sub
	head	traitor
	syl	trai+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Trajan	0.
	syl	Tra:jan
	pron	<1trAJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??53-117 #7a.d., Roman emperor (98-117). He extended the empire to the east and built many roads, bridges, canals, and towns.
traject	ety	C17: from Latin tr*_ajectus cast over, from tr*_aicere to throw across, from #7trans -#7+ iacere to throw
traject	0.
	syl	tra+ject
	pron	<tr*1Jekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to transport or transmit.
trajection	sub
	head	traject
	syl	tra+1jec+tion
	pos	n.
trajectories	infl
	head	trajectory
	syl	tra+jec+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trajectory	1.
	syl	tra+jec+to:ry
	pron	<tr*1Jekt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	the path described by an object moving in air or space, esp. the curved path of a projectile.
trajectory	2.
	syl	tra+jec+to:ry
	pron	<tr*1Jekt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a curve that cuts a family of curves or surfaces at a constant angle.
trajectile	sub
	head	trajectory
	syl	tra+jec+tile
	pron	<tr*?!1JektIl>
	pos	adj.
tra-la-la	alt
	head	tra-la
	or	tra-la
	syl	tra-la-la
tra-la	0.
	or	tra-la-la
	syl	tra-la
	def	a set of nonsensical syllables used in humming music, esp. for a melody or refrain.
Tralee	0.
	syl	Tra+lee
	pron	<tr*1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW Ireland, county town of Kerry, near {Tralee Bay} (an inlet of the Atlantic). Pop.: 12287 (1971).
tram	ety	C16 (in the sense: shaft of a cart): probably from Low German traam beam; compare Old Norse thr*"omr, Middle Dutch traem beam, tooth of a rake
tram	H1.1.
	syl	tram
	pron	<tr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tramcar}. an electrically driven public transport vehicle that runs on rails let into the surface of the road, power usually being taken from an overhead wire. U.S. names: {streetcar, trolley car}.
tram	H1.2.
	syl	tram
	pron	<tr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small vehicle on rails for carrying loads in a mine; tub.
tramless	sub
	head	tram
	syl	tram+less
	pos	adj.
tram	H2.1.
	syl	tram
	pron	<tr@m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {trammel} (sense 7).
tram	H2.2.
	syl	tram
	pron	<tr@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a fine adjustment that ensures correct function or alignment.
trams	infl
	head	tram
	syl	trams
	pos	vb.
tramming	infl
	head	tram
	syl	tram+ming
	pos	vb.
trammed	infl
	head	tram
	syl	trammed.
	pos	vb.
tram	H2.3.
	syl	tram
	pron	<tr@m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust (a mechanism) to a fine degree of accuracy.
tram	ety	C17: from French trame, from Latin tr*_ama; related to Latin tr*_ans across, tr*_ames footpath
tram	H3.0.
	syl	tram
	pron	<tr@m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in weaving
	def	a weft yarn of two or more twisted strands of silk.
tramline	1.
	syl	tram+line
	pron	<1tr@m2lIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	Also called: {tramway}. the tracks on which a tram runs.
tramline	2.
	syl	tram+line
	pron	<1tr@m2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the route taken by a tram.
tramline	3.
	syl	tram+line
	pron	<1tr@m2lIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the outer markings along the sides of a tennis or badminton court.
tramline	4.
	syl	tram+line
	pron	<1tr@m2lIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a set of guiding principles.
trammel	ety	C14: from Old French tramail three-mesh net, from Late Latin tr*_emaculum, from Latin tr*_es three+ macula hole, mesh in a net
trammel	1.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a hindrance to free action or movement.
trammel	2.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trammel net}. a fishing net in three sections, the two outer nets having a large mesh and the middle one a fine mesh.
trammel	3.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a fowling net.
trammel	4.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fetter or shackle, esp. one used in teaching a horse to amble.
trammel	5.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for drawing ellipses consisting of a flat sheet of metal, plastic, or wood having a cruciform slot in which run two pegs attached to a beam. The free end of the beam describes an ellipse.
trammel	6.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	another name for {beam compass}.
trammel	7.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tram}. a gauge for setting up machines correctly.
trammel	8.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a device set in a fireplace to support cooking pots.
tramels	infl
	head	trammel
	or	tramels
	syl	tram+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
tramelling	infl
	head	trammel
	or	trameling
	syl	tram+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tramelled	infl
	head	trammel
	or	trameled
	syl	tram+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trameling	infl
	head	trammel
	or	tramelling
	syl	tram+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
trameled	infl
	head	trammel
	or	tramelled
	syl	tram+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
trammel	9.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hinder or restrain.
trammel	10.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch or ensnare.
trammel	11.
	syl	tram+mel
	pron	<1tr@m*l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce an accurate setting of (a machine adjustment), as with a trammel.
trammeller	sub
	head	trammel
	syl	tram+mel+ler
	pos	n.
trammie	0.
	syl	tram+mie
	pron	<1tr@mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	the conductor or driver of a tram.
tramontane	ety	C16: from Italian tramontano, from Latin tr*_ansmont*_anus, from #7trans -#7+ mont*_anus, from m*_ons mountain
tramontane	1.
	syl	tra+mon+tane
	pron	<tr*1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	being or coming from the far side of the mountains, esp. from the other side of the Alps as seen from Italy.
tramontane	2.
	syl	tra+mon+tane
	pron	<tr*1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	foreign or barbarous.
tramontane	3.
	syl	tra+mon+tane
	pron	<tr*1montAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of a wind
	def	blowing down from the mountains.
tramontane	4.
	syl	tra+mon+tane
	pron	<tr*1montAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an inhabitant of a tramontane country.
tramontane	5.
	syl	tra+mon+tane
	pron	<tr*1montAn>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	Also called: {tramontana}. a cold dry wind blowing south or southwest from the mountains in Italy and the W Mediterranean.
tramontane	6.
	syl	tra+mon+tane
	pron	<tr*1montAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	also
	def	a foreigner or barbarian.
tramp	ety	C14: probably from Middle Low German trampen; compare Gothic ana-trimpan to press heavily upon, German trampen to hitchhike
tramp	1.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk long and far; hike.
tramp	2.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk heavily or firmly across or through (a place); march or trudge.
tramp	3.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to wander about as a vagabond or tramp.
tramp	4.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tread or trample.
tramp	5.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who travels about on foot, usually with no permanent home, living by begging or doing casual work.
tramp	6.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a long hard walk; hike.
tramp	7.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy or rhythmic step or tread.
tramp	8.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound of heavy treading.
tramp	9.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tramp steamer}. a merchant ship that does not run between ports on a regular schedule but carries cargo wherever the shippers desire.
tramp	10.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a prostitute or promiscuous girl or woman.
tramp	11.
	syl	tramp
	pron	<tr@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	an iron plate on the sole of a boot.
tramper	sub
	head	tramp
	syl	tramp+er
	pos	n.
trampish	sub
	head	tramp
	syl	tramp+ish
	pos	adj.
trampishly	sub
	head	tramp
	syl	tramp+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
trampishness	sub
	head	tramp
	syl	tramp+ish+ness
	pos	n.
trample	ety	C14: frequentative of #7tramp ; compare Middle High German trampeln 
trample	1.
	syl	tram+ple
	pron	<1tr@mpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on, upon, or over
	def	to stamp or walk roughly (on).
	exam	1	to trample the flowers.
trample	2.
	syl	tram+ple
	pron	<1tr@mpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on, upon, or over
	def	to encroach (upon) so as to violate or hurt.
	exam	1	to trample on someone's feelings.
trample	3.
	syl	tram+ple
	pron	<1tr@mpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by on, upon, or over
	def	the action or sound of trampling.
trampler	sub
	head	trample
	syl	tram+pler
	pos	n.
trampoline	ety	C18: via Spanish from Italian trampolino, from trampoli stilts, of Germanic origin; compare #7trample 
trampoline	1.
	syl	tram+po+line
	pron	<1tr@mp*lin>, <-2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a tough canvas sheet suspended by springs or elasticated cords from a frame, used by acrobats, gymnasts, etc.
trampoline	2.
	syl	tram+po+line
	pron	<1tr@mp*lin>, <-2lEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exercise on a trampoline.
trampoliner	sub
	head	trampoline
	or	trampolinist
	syl	tram+po+lin+er
	pos	n.
trampolinist	sub
	head	trampoline
	or	trampoliner
	syl	tram+po+lin+ist
	pos	n.
tramway	1.
	syl	tram+way
	pron	<1tr@m2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tramline} (sense 1).
tramway	2.a.
	syl	tram+way
	pron	<1tr@m2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a public transportation system using trams.
tramway	2.b.
	syl	tram+way
	pron	<1tr@m2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the company owning or running such a system.
tramway	3.
	syl	tram+way
	pron	<1tr@m2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {tramroad}. a small or temporary railway for moving freight along tracks, as in a quarry.
trance	ety	C14: from Old French transe, from transir to faint, pass away, from Latin tr*_ans*_ire to go over, from #7trans -#7+ *_ire to go
trance	1.
	syl	trance
	pron	<tra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypnotic state resembling sleep.
trance	2.
	syl	trance
	pron	<tra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	any mental state in which a person is unaware or apparently unaware of the environment, characterized by loss of voluntary movement, rigidity, and lack of sensitivity to external stimuli.
trance	3.
	syl	trance
	pron	<tra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a dazed or stunned state.
trance	4.
	syl	trance
	pron	<tra:ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of ecstasy or mystic absorption so intense as to cause a temporary loss of consciousness at the earthly level.
trance	5.
	syl	trance
	pron	<tra:ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Spiritualism.
	def	a state in which a medium, having temporarily lost consciousness, can supposedly be controlled by an intelligence from without as a means of communication with the dead.
trance	6.
	syl	trance
	pron	<tra:ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into or as into a trance.
trancelike	sub
	head	trance
	syl	trance+2like
	pos	adj.
trannie	0.
	syl	tran+nie
	pron	<1tr@ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a transistor radio.
tranquil	ety	C17: from Latin tranquillus 
tranquil	0.
	syl	tran+quil
	pron	<1tr@Gkwil>
	pos	adj.
	def	calm, peaceful or quiet.
tranquilly	sub
	head	tranquil
	syl	tran+quil+ly
	pos	adv.
tranquilness	sub
	head	tranquil
	syl	tran+quil+ness
	pos	n.
tranquility	alt
	head	tranquillity
	or	tranquillity
	syl	tran+quil+i:ty
	pron	<tr@G1kwil?!iti>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
tranquillity	0.
	or	tranquility
	syl	tran+quil+li:ty
	pron	<tr@G1kwil?!iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of calm or quietude.
tranquillise	infl
	head	tranquillize
	or	tranquilize
	syl	tran+quil+lise
	pron	<1tr@G?!kwi?!2lIz>
	pos	vb.
tranquilize	infl
	head	tranquillize
	or	tranquillise
	syl	tran+quil+ize
	pron	<1tr@G?!kwi?!2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tranquillize	0.
	syl	tran+quil+lize
	pron	<1tr@G?!kwi?!2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become calm or calmer.
tranquillization	sub
	head	tranquillize
	or	tranquillisation
	syl	tran+quil+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
tranquillisation	sub
	head	tranquillize
	or	tranquillization
	syl	tran+quil+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tranquilliser	alt
	head	tranquillizer
	or	tranquillizer
	syl	tran+quil+lis+er
	pron	<1tr@Gkwi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
tranquillizer	1.
	or	tranquilliser
	syl	tran+quil+liz+er
	pron	<1tr@Gkwi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug that calms a person without affecting clarity of consciousness.
tranquillizer	2.
	or	tranquilliser
	syl	tran+quil+liz+er
	pron	<1tr@Gkwi2lIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that tranquillizes.
trans	1.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transaction.
trans	2.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transferred.
trans	3.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transitive.
trans	4.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	translated.
trans	5.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	translator.
trans	6.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transport(ation).
trans	7.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	trans?!parent.
trans	8.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transpose.
trans	9.
	syl	trans.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transverse.
trans-	ety	from Latin tr*_ans across, through, beyond
trans-	0.
	syl	trans-
	usage	sometimes before
	def	s-
trans-	1.
	syl	trans-
	usage	sometimes before
	def	across, beyond, crossing, on the other side.
	exam	1	transoceanic;
	exam	2	trans-Siberian;
	exam	3	trans?!atlantic.
trans-	2.
	syl	trans-
	usage	sometimes before
	def	changing thoroughly.
	exam	1	transliterate.
trans-	3.
	syl	trans-
	usage	sometimes before
	def	transcend?!ing.
	exam	1	transubstantiation.
trans-	4.
	syl	trans-
	usage	sometimes before
	def	transversely.
	exam	1	transect.
trans-	5.
	syl	trans-
	usage	sometimes before; often in italics
	def	indicating that a chemical compound has a molecular structure in which two identical groups or atoms are on opposite sides of a double bond.
	exam	1	trans-
transact	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ansactus, from tr*_ansigere, literally: to drive through, from #7trans -#7+ agere to drive
transact	0.
	syl	trans+act
	pron	<tr@n1z@kt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to do, conduct, or negotiate (business, a deal, etc.).
transactor	sub
	head	transact
	syl	trans+1ac+tor
	pos	n.
transactinide	ety	C20: from #7trans -#7+actinide 
transactinide	0.
	syl	trans+ac+ti+nide
	pron	<2tr@ns1@kti2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any artificially produced element with an atomic number greater than 103.
transaction	1.
	syl	trans+ac+tion
	pron	<tr@n1z@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is transacted, esp. a business deal or negotiation.
transaction	2.
	syl	trans+ac+tion
	pron	<tr@n1z@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transacting or the state of being transacted.
transaction	3.
	syl	trans+ac+tion
	pron	<tr@n1z@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the published records of the proceedings of a society, conference, etc.
transactional	sub
	head	transaction
	syl	trans+1ac+tion+al
	pos	adj.
transactionally	sub
	head	transaction
	syl	trans+1ac+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
transalpine	1.
	syl	trans+al+pine
	pron	<tr@nz1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	situated in or relating to places beyond the Alps, esp. from Italy.
transalpine	2.
	syl	trans+al+pine
	pron	<tr@nz1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	passing over the Alps. {~}
transalpine	3.
	syl	trans+al+pine
	pron	<tr@nz1@lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a transalpine person.
Transalpine Gaul	0.
	syl	Trans+al+pine Gaul
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	that part of Gaul northwest of the Alps.
transatlantic	1.
	syl	trans+at+lan+tic
	pron	<2tr@nz*t1l@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or from the other side of the Atlantic.
transatlantic	2.
	syl	trans+at+lan+tic
	pron	<2tr@nz*t1l@ntik>
	pos	adj.
	def	crossing the Atlantic.
transcalent	ety	C19: #7trans -#7+ -calent, from Latin cal*_ere to be hot
transcalent	0.
	syl	trans+ca+lent
	pron	<tr@ns1kAl*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	permitting the passage of heat.
transcalency	sub
	head	transcalent
	syl	trans+1ca+len+cy
	pos	n.
Transcaucasia	0.
	syl	Trans+cau+ca+sia
	pron	<2tr@nskc:1kAzj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of the SW Soviet Union, south of the Caucasus Mountains between the Black and Caspian Seas: formerly a constituent republic of the Soviet Union, divided in 1936 into the Georgian, Azerbaijan, and Armenian SSRs.
Transcaucasian	sub
	head	Transcaucasia
	syl	Trans+cau+1ca+sian
	pos	adj. n.
transceiver	ety	C20: from #7trans (#7mitter) #7+ (#7re) #7ceiver 
transceiver	0.
	syl	trans+ceiv+er
	pron	<tr@n1sEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a combined radio transmitter and receiver with certain components and circuits in common but which does not allow simultaneous transmission and reception.
transcend	ety	C14: from Latin tr*_anscendere to climb over, from #7trans -#7+ scandere to climb
transcend	1.
	syl	trans+cend
	pron	<tr@n1send>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go above or beyond (a limit, expectation, etc.), as in degree or excellence.
transcend	2.
	syl	trans+cend
	pron	<tr@n1send>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be superior to.
transcend	3.
	syl	trans+cend
	pron	<tr@n1send>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Philosophy, theol. esp. of the Deity
	def	to exist beyond (the material world).
transcendingly	sub
	head	transcend
	syl	trans+1cend+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
transcendent	1.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exceeding or surpassing in degree or excellence.
transcendent	2.a.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in the philosophy of Kant
	def	beyond or before experience; a priori.
transcendent	2.b.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a concept
	def	falling outside a given set of categories.
transcendent	2.c.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond consciousness or direct apprehension.
transcendent	3.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Theol. of God
	def	having continuous existence outside the created world.
transcendent	4.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	free from the limitations inherent in matter. {~}
transcendent	5.
	syl	trans+cend+ent
	pron	<tr@n1send*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a transcendent thing.
transcendence	sub
	head	transcendent
	syl	tran+1scend+ence
	pos	n.
transcendently	sub
	head	transcendent
	syl	tran+1scend+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
transcendentness	sub
	head	transcendent
	syl	tran+1scend+ent+ness
	pos	n.
transcendental	1.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	transcendent, superior, or surpassing.
transcendental	2.a.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a judgment or logical deduction
	def	being both synthetic and a priori.
transcendental	2.b.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to knowledge of the presuppositions of thought.
transcendental	3.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	beyond our experience of phenomena, although not beyond potential experience.
transcendental	4.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	of or relating to those theories that explain knowledge with reference to the process of knowing.
transcendental	5.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	surpassing the natural plane of reality or knowledge; supernatural or mystical.
transcendental	6.a.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a number or quantity
	def	real but nonalgebraic; not being a root of any polynomial with rational coefficients such as #Gr or
transcendental	6.b.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dentL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a function
	def	not capable of expression in terms of a finite number of arithmetical operations, as sin
transcendentality	sub
	head	transcendental
	syl	tran+scen+den+1tal+i:ty
	pos	n.
transcendentally	sub
	head	transcendental
	syl	tran+scen+1den+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
transcendentalism	1.a.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal+ism
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any system of philosophy, esp. that of Kant, holding that the key to reality lies in the critical examination of reason.
transcendentalism	1.b.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal+ism
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any system of philosophy, esp. that of Emerson, that emphasizes intuition as a means to knowledge or the importance of the search for the divine.
transcendentalism	2.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal+ism
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	vague philosophical speculation.
transcendentalism	3.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal+ism
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being transcendental.
transcendentalism	4.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal+ism
	pron	<2tr@nsen1dent*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as thought or language, that is transcendental.
transcendentalist	sub
	head	transcendentalism
	syl	tran+scen+1den+tal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
transcendental meditation	0.
	syl	tran+scen+den+tal med:i+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a technique, based on Hindu traditions, for relaxing and refreshing the mind and body through the silent repetition of a mantra.
transcontinental	1.
	syl	trans+con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2tr@nzkonti1nentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	crossing a continent.
transcontinental	2.
	syl	trans+con+ti+nen+tal
	pron	<2tr@nzkonti1nentL>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or from the far side of a continent.
transcontinentally	sub
	head	transcontinental
	syl	trans+con+ti+1nen+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
transcribe	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_anscr*_ibere, from #7trans -#7+ scr*_ibere to write
transcribe	1.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write, type, or print out fully from speech, notes, etc.
transcribe	2.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a phonetic transcription of.
transcribe	3.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transliterate or translate.
transcribe	4.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make an electrical recording of (a programme or speech) for a later broadcast.
transcribe	5.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to rewrite (a piece of music) for an instrument or medium other than that originally intended; arrange.
transcribe	6.a.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (information) from one storage device, such as punched cards, to another, such as magnetic tape.
transcribe	6.b.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (information) from a computer to an external storage device.
transcribe	7.
	syl	tran+scribe
	pron	<tr@n1skrIb>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Biochem.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to convert the genetic information in (a strand of DNA) into a strand of RNA, esp. messenger RNA. See also {genetic code, {translate} (sense 6)}.
transcribable	sub
	head	transcribe
	syl	tran+1scrib+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transcriber	sub
	head	transcribe
	syl	tran+1scrib+er
	pos	n.
transcript	ety	C13: from Latin tr*_anscriptum, from tr*_anscr*_ibere to #7transcribe 
transcript	1.
	syl	tran+script
	pron	<1tr@nskript>
	pos	n.
	def	a written, typed, or printed copy or manuscript made by transcribing.
transcript	2.
	syl	tran+script
	pron	<1tr@nskript>
	pos	n.
	qual	Education, chiefly U.S.
	def	an official record of a student's school progress and achievements.
transcript	3.
	syl	tran+script
	pron	<1tr@nskript>
	pos	n.
	def	any reproduction or copy.
transcription	1.
	syl	tran+scrip+tion
	pron	<tr@n1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transcribing or the state of being transcribed.
transcription	2.
	syl	tran+scrip+tion
	pron	<tr@n1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something transcribed.
transcription	3.
	syl	tran+scrip+tion
	pron	<tr@n1skripS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation in writing of the actual pronunciation of a speech sound, word, or piece of continuous text, using not a conventional orthography but a symbol or set of symbols specially designated as standing for corresponding phonetic values.
transcriptional	sub
	head	transcription
	or	transcriptive
	syl	tran+1scrip+tion+al
	pos	adj.
transcriptive	sub
	head	transcription
	or	transcriptional
	syl	tran+1scrip+tive
	pos	adj.
transcriptionally	sub
	head	transcription
	or	transcriptively
	syl	tran+1scrip+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
transcriptively	sub
	head	transcription
	or	transcriptionally
	syl	tran+1scrip+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
transculturation	0.
	syl	trans+cul+tur:a+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzk^lCu1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the introduction of foreign elements into an established culture.
transcurrent	0.
	syl	trans+cur+rent
	pron	<tr@nz1k^r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	running across; transverse.
transducer	ety	C20: from Latin transducere to lead across, from #7trans -#7+ ducere to lead
transducer	0.
	syl	trans+duc+er
	pron	<tr@nz1dju:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device, such as a microphone or electric motor, that converts one form of energy into another.
transduction	ety	C17: from Latin tr*_ansducti*_o, variant of tr*_aducti*_o a leading along, from tr*_ad*_ucere to lead over; see #7traduce 
transduction	0.
	syl	trans+duc+tion
	pron	<tr@nz1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the transfer by a bacteriophage of genetic material from one bacterium to another.
transect	ety	C17: from Latin #7trans -#7+ sec*_are to cut
transect	0.
	syl	tran+sect
	pron	<tr@n1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut or divide crossways.
transection	sub
	head	transect
	syl	tran+1sec+tion
	pos	n.
transept	ety	C16: from Anglo-Latin tr*_anseptum, from Latin #7trans -#7+ saeptum enclosure
transept	0.
	syl	tran+sept
	pron	<1tr@nsept>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two wings of a cruciform church at right angles to the nave.
transeptal	sub
	head	transept
	syl	tran+1sep+tal
	pos	adj.
transeptally	sub
	head	transept
	syl	tran+1sep+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
transeunt	ety	C17: from Latin tr*_ansi*_ens going over, from tr*_ans*_ire to pass over; see #7trance 
transient	alt
	head	transeunt
	or	transeunt
	syl	tran+si:ent
	pos	adj.
transeunt	0.
	or	transient
	syl	trans+e:unt
	pron	<1tr@nsi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Philosophy. of a mental act
	def	causing effects outside the mind. Compare { {immanent} (sense 2)}.
transf	0.
	syl	transf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	transferred.
transfer	ety	C14: from Latin tr*_ansferre, from #7trans -#7+ ferre to carry
transfers	infl
	head	transfer
	syl	trans+fers
	pos	vb.
transferring	infl
	head	transfer
	syl	trans+fer+ring
	pos	vb.
transferred	infl
	head	transfer
	syl	trans+ferred.
	pos	vb.
transfer	1.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or go or cause to change or go from one thing, person, or point to another.
	exam	1	they transferred from the Park Hotel to the Imperial;
	exam	2	she transferred her affections to her dog.
transfer	2.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (buses, trains, etc.).
transfer	3.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Law.
	def	to make over (property, etc.) to another; convey.
transfer	4.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to displace (a drawing, design, etc.) from one surface to another.
transfer	5.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a football player, esp. a professional
	def	to change clubs or (of a club, manager, etc.) to sell or release (a player) to another club.
transfer	6.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to leave one school, college, etc., and enrol at another.
transfer	7.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (the meaning of a word, etc.), esp. by metaphorical extension.
transfer	8.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or system of transferring, or the state of being transferred.
transfer	9.a.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that transfers or is transferred.
transfer	9.b.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a transfer student.
transfer	10.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a design or drawing that is transferred from one surface to another, as by ironing a printed design onto cloth.
transfer	11.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the passing of title to property or other right from one person to another by act of the parties or by operation of law; conveyance.
transfer	12.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Finance.
	def	the act of transferring the title of ownership to shares or registered bonds in the books of the issuing enterprise.
transfer	13.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	def	any document or form effecting or regulating a transfer.
transfer	14.
	syl	trans+fer
	pron	<1tr@nsfR:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a ticket that allows a passenger to change routes.
transferable	sub
	head	transfer
	or	transferrable
	syl	trans+1fer+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transferrable	sub
	head	transfer
	or	transferable
	syl	trans+1fer+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
transferability	sub
	head	transfer
	syl	trans+fer+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
transferable vote	0.
	syl	trans+fer+able vote
	pos	n.
	def	a vote that is transferred to a second candidate indicated by the voter if the first is eliminated from the ballot.
transferase	0.
	syl	trans+fer+ase
	pron	<1tr@nsf*2rAs>
	pos	n.
	def	any enzyme that catalyses the transfer of a chemical group from one substance to another.
transferee	1.
	syl	trans+fer:ee
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1rE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person to whom property is transferred.
transferee	2.
	syl	trans+fer:ee
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1rE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is transferred.
transference	1.
	syl	trans+fer+ence
	pron	<1tr@nsf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transferring or the state of being transferred.
transference	2.
	syl	trans+fer+ence
	pron	<1tr@nsf*r*ns>, <-fr*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the redirection of attitudes and emotions towards a substitute, such as towards the analyst during therapy. &- {trans+fer+en+tial} (@!tr@ansf$$#!r$en#s$$l)
transfer fee	0.
	syl	trans+fer fee
	pos	n.
	def	a sum of money paid by one football club to another for a transferred player.
transfer list	0.
	syl	trans+fer list
	pos	n.
	def	a list of football players available for transfer.
transferrer	alt
	head	transferor
	or	transferor
	syl	trans+fer+rer
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:r*>
	pos	n.
transferor	0.
	or	transferrer
	syl	trans+fer+or
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person who makes a transfer, as of property.
transfer payment	0.
	syl	trans+fer pay+ment
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	money received by an individual or family from the state or other body, often a pension or unemployment benefit. It is not reckoned when calculating the national income as it is money transferred rather than paid for merchandise or a service rendered.
transferrin	ety	C20: from #7trans -#7+ferro -#7+ -#7in 
transferrin	0.
	syl	trans+fer+rin
	pron	<tr@ns1fR:rin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of blood glycoproteins that transport iron. Also called: {beta globulin, siderophilin}.
transfer RNA	0.
	syl	trans+fer RNA
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of several soluble forms of RNA of low molecular weight, each of which transports a specific amino acid to a ribosome during protein synthesis. Sometimes shortened to {t-RNA}. Also called: {soluble RNA}. See also {messenger RNA, genetic code}.
transfiguration	0.
	syl	trans+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2tr@ns2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transfiguring or the state of being transfigured.
Transfiguration	1.
	syl	Trans+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2tr@ns2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the change in the appearance of Christ that took place before three disciples (Matthew 17:1-9).
Transfiguration	2.
	syl	Trans+fig:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2tr@ns2figju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Church festival held in commemoration of this on Aug. 6.
transfigure	ety	C13: from Latin tr*_ansfig*_ur*_are, from #7trans -#7+ fig*_ura appearance
transfigure	1.
	syl	trans+fig+ure
	pron	<tr@ns1fig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to change or cause to change in appearance.
transfigure	2.
	syl	trans+fig+ure
	pron	<tr@ns1fig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to become or cause to become more exalted.
transfigurement	sub
	head	transfigure
	syl	trans+1fig+ure+ment
	pos	n.
transfinite	0.
	syl	trans+fi+nite
	pron	<tr@ns1fInIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending beyond the finite.
transfinite number	0.
	syl	trans+fi+nite num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a cardinal or ordinal number used in the comparison of infinite sets for which several types of infinity can be classified.
	exam	1	the set of integers and the set of real numbers have different transfinite numbers.
transfix	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ansf*_igere to pierce through, from #7trans -#7+ f*_igere to thrust in
transfixes	infl
	head	transfix
	syl	trans+fix:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transfixing	infl
	head	transfix
	syl	trans+fix+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transfixed	infl
	head	transfix
	or	transfixt
	syl	trans+fixed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transfixt	infl
	head	transfix
	or	transfixed
	syl	trans+fixt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transfix	1.
	syl	trans+fix
	pron	<tr@ns1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render motionless, esp. with horror or shock.
transfix	2.
	syl	trans+fix
	pron	<tr@ns1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impale or fix with a sharp weapon or other device.
transfixion	sub
	head	transfix
	syl	trans+fix+ion
	pron	<tr@ns1fikS*n>
	pos	n.
transform	ety	C14: from Latin tr*_ansform*_are, from #7trans -#7+ form*_are to #7form 
transform	1.
	syl	trans+form
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alter or be altered radically in form, function, etc.
transform	2.
	syl	trans+form
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert (one form of energy) to another form.
transform	3.
	syl	trans+form
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to change the form of (an equation, expression, etc.) by a mathematical transformation.
transform	4.
	syl	trans+form
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or decrease (an alternating current or voltage) using a transformer.
transform	5.
	syl	trans+form
	pron	<1tr@ns2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the result of a mathematical transformation.
transformable	sub
	head	transform
	syl	trans+1form+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transformative	sub
	head	transform
	syl	trans+1form:a+tive
	pos	adj.
transformation	1.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change or alteration, esp. a radical one.
transformation	2.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transforming or the state of being transformed.
transformation	3.a.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in position or direction of the reference axes in a coordinate system without an alteration in their relative angle.
transformation	3.b.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a change in an expression or equation resulting from the substitution of one set of variables by another.
transformation	4.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a change in an atomic nucleus to a different nuclide as the result of the emission of either an alpha-particle or a beta-particle. Compare { {transition} (sense 5)}.
transformation	5.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	another word for {transformational rule}.
transformation	6.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsf*1mAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparently miraculous change in the appearance of a stage set.
transformational	sub
	head	transformation
	syl	trans+for+1ma+tion+al
	pos	adj.
transformational grammar	0.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion+al gram+mar
	pos	n.
	def	a grammatical description of a language making essential use of transformational rules. Such grammars are usually but not necessarily generative grammars.
transformational rule	0.
	syl	trans+for+ma+tion+al rule
	pos	n.
	qual	Generative grammar.
	def	a rule that converts one phrase marker into another. Taken together, these rules, which form the {transformational component} of the grammar, convert the deep structures of sentences into their surface structures.
transformer	1.
	syl	trans+form+er
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that transfers an alternating current from one circuit to one or more other circuits, usually with an increase ({step-up transformer}) or decrease ({step-down transformer}) of voltage. The input current is fed to a primary winding, the output being taken from a secondary winding or windings inductively linked to the primary.
transformer	2.
	syl	trans+form+er
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that transforms.
transformism	0.
	syl	trans+form+ism
	pron	<tr@ns1fc:miz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {evolution}, esp. the theory of evolution.
transformist	sub
	head	transformism
	syl	trans+1form+ist
	pos	n.
transfuse	ety	C15: from Latin tr*_ansfundere to pour out, from #7trans -#7+ fundere to pour
transfuse	1.
	syl	trans+fuse
	pron	<tr@ns1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to permeate or infuse.
	exam	1	a blush transfused her face.
transfuse	2.a.
	syl	trans+fuse
	pron	<tr@ns1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inject (blood, etc.) into a blood vessel.
transfuse	2.b.
	syl	trans+fuse
	pron	<tr@ns1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a transfusion to (a patient).
transfuse	3.
	syl	trans+fuse
	pron	<tr@ns1fju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to transfer from one vessel to another, esp. by pouring.
transfuser	sub
	head	transfuse
	syl	trans+1fus+er
	pos	n.
transfusible	sub
	head	transfuse
	or	transfusable
	syl	trans+1fus+i:ble
	pos	adj.
transfusable	sub
	head	transfuse
	or	transfusible
	syl	trans+1fus+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transfusive	sub
	head	transfuse
	syl	trans+1fu+sive
	pos	adj.
transfusion	1.
	syl	trans+fu+sion
	pron	<tr@ns1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transfusing.
transfusion	2.
	syl	trans+fu+sion
	pron	<tr@ns1fju:Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the injection of blood, blood plasma, etc., into the blood vessels of a patient.
transgress	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ansgred*_i, from #7trans -#7+ grad*_i to step
transgress	1.
	syl	trans+gress
	pron	<tr@nz1gres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to break (a law, etc.).
transgress	2.
	syl	trans+gress
	pron	<tr@nz1gres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go beyond or overstep (a limit).
transgressible	sub
	head	transgress
	syl	trans+1gress+i:ble
	pos	adj.
transgressingly	sub
	head	transgress
	syl	trans+1gress+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
transgressive	sub
	head	transgress
	syl	trans+1gres+sive
	pos	adj.
transgressively	sub
	head	transgress
	syl	trans+1gres+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
transgressor	sub
	head	transgress
	syl	trans+1gres+sor
	pos	n.
transgression	1.
	syl	trans+gres+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a breach of a law, etc.; sin or crime.
transgression	2.
	syl	trans+gres+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1greS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transgressing.
tranships	infl
	head	tranship
	syl	tran+ships
	pos	vb.
transhipping	infl
	head	tranship
	syl	tran+ship+ping
	pos	vb.
transhipped	infl
	head	tranship
	syl	tran+shipped.
	pos	vb.
tranship	0.
	syl	tran+ship
	pron	<tr@n1Sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {transship}. &- {tran+#!ship+ment}
transhumance	ety	C20: from French, from transhumer to change one's pastures, from Spanish trashumar, from Latin #7trans -#7+ humus ground
transhumance	0.
	syl	trans+hu+mance
	pron	<tr@ns1hju:m*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the seasonal migration of livestock to suitable grazing grounds.
transhumant	sub
	head	transhumance
	syl	trans+1hu+mant
	pos	adj.
transient	ety	C17: from Latin tr*_ansi*_ens going over, from tr*_ans*_ire to pass over, from #7trans -#7+ *_ire to go
transient	1.
	syl	tran+si+ent
	pron	<1tr@nzi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	for a short time only; temporary or transitory.
transient	2.
	syl	tran+si+ent
	pron	<1tr@nzi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	a variant of {transeunt}.
transient	3.
	syl	tran+si+ent
	pron	<1tr@nzi*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a transient person or thing.
transient	4.
	syl	tran+si+ent
	pron	<1tr@nzi*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a brief change in the state of a system, such as a sudden short-lived oscillation in the current flowing through a circuit.
transiently	sub
	head	transient
	syl	tran+si+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
transience	sub
	head	transient
	syl	tran+si+ence
	pos	n.
transiency	sub
	head	transient
	or	transientness
	syl	tran+si+en+cy
	pos	n.
transientness	sub
	head	transient
	or	transiency
	syl	tran+si+ent+ness
	pos	n.
transilient	ety	C19: from Latin tr*_ansil*_ire to jump over, from #7trans -#7+ sal*_ire to leap
transilient	0.
	syl	tran+sil:i+ent
	pron	<tr@n1sili*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	passing quickly from one thing to another.
transilience	sub
	head	transilient
	syl	tran+1sil:i+ence
	pos	n.
transilluminate	0.
	syl	trans+il+lu+mi+nate
	pron	<2tr@nzi1lu:mi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to pass a light through the wall of (a bodily cavity, membrane, etc.) in order to detect fluid, lesions, etc.
transillumination	sub
	head	transilluminate
	syl	trans+il+2lu+mi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
transilluminator	sub
	head	transilluminate
	syl	trans+il+1lu+mi+2na+tor
	pos	n.
transistor	ety	C20: originally a trademark, from #7transfer+resistor, referring to the transfer of electric signals across a resistor
transistor	1.
	syl	tran+sis+tor
	pron	<tr@n1zist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor device, having three or more terminals attached to electrode regions, in which current flowing between two electrodes is controlled by a voltage or current applied to one or more specified electrodes. The device is capable of amplification, etc., and has replaced the valve in most circuits since it is much smaller, more robust, and works at a much lower voltage. See also {junction transistor, field-effect transistor}.
transistor	2.
	syl	tran+sis+tor
	pron	<tr@n1zist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a transistor radio.
transistorise	alt
	head	transistorize
	or	transistorize
	syl	tran+sis+tor+ise
	pron	<tr@n1zist*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
transistorize	1.
	or	transistorise
	syl	tran+sis+tor+ize
	pron	<tr@n1zist*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (a system, device, industry, etc.) to the use or manufacture of or operation by transistors and other solid-state components.
transistorize	2.
	or	transistorise
	syl	tran+sis+tor+ize
	pron	<tr@n1zist*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to equip (a device or circuit) with transistors and other solid-state components.
transit	ety	C15: from Latin tr*_ansitus a going over, from tr*_ans*_ire to pass over; see #7transient 
transit	1.a.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	the passage or conveyance of goods or people.
transit	1.b.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a transit visa.
transit	2.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	a change or transition.
transit	3.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	a route.
transit	4.a.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	the passage of a celestial body or satellite across the face of a relatively larger body as seen from the earth.
transit	4.b.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	the apparent passage of a celestial body across the meridian, caused by the earth's diurnal rotation.
in transit	5.
	head	transit
	syl	in transit.
	def	while being conveyed; during passage.
transit	6.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a transit through or over (something).
transit	7.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	to make a transit across (a celestial body or the meridian).
transit	8.
	syl	trans+it
	pron	<1tr@nsit>, <1tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (the telescope of a surveying instrument) to turn over or (of such a telescope) to be turned over in a vertical plane so that it points in the opposite direction.
transitable	sub
	head	transit
	syl	tran+sit+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transit camp	0.
	syl	tran+sit camp
	pos	n.
	def	a camp in which refugees, soldiers, etc., live temporarily before moving to another destination.
transit instrument	0.
	syl	trans+it in+stru+ment
	pos	n.
	def	an astronomical instrument, mount?!ed on an E-W axis, in which the reticle of a telescope is always in the plane of the meridian. It is used to time the transit of a star, etc., across the meridian.
transition	ety	C16: from Latin transitio; see #7transient  &- tran+#!si+tion+al or tran+#!si+tion@.a+ry adj.
transition	1.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	change or passage from one state or stage to another.
transition	2.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which something changes from one state or stage to another.
transition	3.a.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement from one key to another; modulation.
transition	3.b.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a linking passage between two divisions in a composition; bridge.
transition	4.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {transitional}. a style of architecture that was used in western Europe in the late 11th and early 12th century, characterized by late Romanesque forms combined with early Gothic details.
transition	5.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a change in the configuration of an atomic nucleus, involving either a change in energy level resulting from the emission of a gamma-ray photon or a transformation to another element or isotope.
transition	6.
	syl	tran+si+tion
	pron	<tr@n1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sentence, passage, etc., that connects a topic to one that follows or that links sections of a written work.
transitionally	sub
	head	transition
	syl	tran+1si+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
transition element	0.
	syl	tran+si+tion el+e:ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any element belonging to one of three series of elements with atomic numbers between 21 and 30, 39 and 48, and 57 and 80. They have an incomplete penultimate electron shell and tend to exhibit more than one valency and to form complexes.
transition temperature	0.
	syl	tran+si+tion tem+per:a+ture
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature at which a sudden change of physical properties occurs, such as a change of phase, crystalline structure, or conductivity.
transitive	ety	C16: from Late Latin tr*_ansit*_ivus, from Latin tr*_ansitus a going over; see #7transient 
transitive	1.a.
	syl	tran+si+tive
	pron	<1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting an occurrence of a verb when it requires a direct object or denot?!ing a verb that customarily requires a direct object.
transitive	1.b.
	syl	tran+si+tive
	pron	<1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	these verbs are transitives.
transitive	2.
	syl	tran+si+tive
	pron	<1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting an adjective, such as or a noun, such as that requires a noun phrase and cannot be used without some implicit or explicit reference to such a noun phrase.
transitive	3.
	syl	tran+si+tive
	pron	<1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Logic.
	def	having the property that if one object bears a relationship to a second object that also bears the same relationship to a third object, then the first object bears this relationship to the third object.
	exam	1	mathematical equality is transitive, since if x
transitive	xref
	syl	tran+si+tive
	pron	<1tr@nsitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {intransitive}.
transitively	sub
	head	transitive
	syl	tran+si+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
transitiveness	sub
	head	transitive
	or	transitivity
	syl	tran+si+tive+ness
	pos	n.
transitivity	sub
	head	transitive
	or	transitiveness
	syl	tran+si+1tiv+i:ty
	pos	n.
transitory	ety	C14: from Church Latin tr*_ansit*_orius passing, from Latin tr*_ansitus a crossing over; see #7transient 
transitory	0.
	syl	tran+si+to:ry
	pron	<1tr@nsit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of short duration; transient or ephemeral.
transitorily	sub
	head	transitory
	syl	tran+si+to+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
transitoriness	sub
	head	transitory
	syl	tran+si+to+ri+ness
	pos	n.
transitory action	0.
	syl	tran+si+to:ry ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an action that can be brought in any country regardless of where it originated.
transit theodolite	0.
	syl	trans+it the+od:o+lite
	pos	n.
	def	a theodolite the telescope of which can be rotated completely about its horizontal axis.
Trans-Jordan	0.
	syl	Trans-Jor:dan
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1922-49) of {Jordan}.
Trans-Jordanian	sub
	head	Trans-Jordan
	syl	Trans-Jor:1da:ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Transkei	0.
	syl	Trans+kei
	pron	<tr@n1skI>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa, in E Cape Province: the largest of South Africa's Bantu Homelands and the first Bantu self-governing territory (1963); became an autonomous state in 1976. Capital: Umtata. Pop.: 1900000 (1976 est.). Area: 42700 sq. km (16500 sq. miles). &- {Trans+#!kei+an}
transl	1.
	syl	transl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	translated.
transl	2.
	syl	transl.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	translator.
translate	ety	C13: from Latin tr*_ansl*_atus transferred, carried over, from tr*_ansferre to #7transfer 
translate	1.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	def	to express or be capable of being expressed in another language or dialect.
	exam	1	he translated Shakespeare into Afrikaans;
	exam	2	his books translate well.
translate	2.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as translator.
translate	3.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or explain in simple or less technical language.
translate	4.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interpret or infer the signifi?!cance of (gestures, symbols, etc.).
translate	5.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transform or convert.
	exam	1	to translate hope into reality.
translate	6.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Biochem.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to transform the molecular structure of (messenger RNA) into a polypeptide chain by means of the information stored in the genetic code. See also { {transcribe} (sense 7)}.
translate	7.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or carry from one place or position to another.
translate	8.a.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (a cleric) from one ecclesiastical office to another.
translate	8.b.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer (a see) from one place to another.
translate	9.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to transfer (the body or the relics of a saint) from one resting place to another.
translate	10.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theol.
	def	to transfer (a person) from one place or plane of existence to another, as from earth to heaven.
translate	11.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to cause (a body) to move laterally in space without rotation or angular displacement.
translate	12.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft, missile, etc.
	def	to fly or move from one position to another.
translate	13.
	syl	trans+late
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt>, <tr@nz->
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to bring to a state of spiritual or emotional ecstasy.
translatable	sub
	head	translate
	syl	trans+1lat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
translatability	sub
	head	translate
	or	translatableness
	syl	trans+lat+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
translatableness	sub
	head	translate
	or	translatability
	syl	trans+1lat+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
translation	1.
	syl	trans+la+tion
	pron	<tr@ns1lAS*n>, <tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	something that is or has been translated, esp. a written text.
translation	2.
	syl	trans+la+tion
	pron	<tr@ns1lAS*n>, <tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	the act of translating or the state of being translated.
translation	3.
	syl	trans+la+tion
	pron	<tr@ns1lAS*n>, <tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a transformation in which the origin of a coordinate system is moved to another position so that each axis retains the same direction.
translational	sub
	head	translation
	syl	trans+1la+tion+al
	pos	adj.
translator	0.
	syl	trans+la+tor
	pron	<tr@ns1lAt*>, <tr@nz->
	pos	n.
	def	a person or machine that translates speech or writing.
translatorial	sub
	head	translator
	syl	trans+la+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
transliterate	ety	C19: #7trans -#7+ -literate, from Latin l*_ittera #7letter 
transliterate	0.
	syl	trans+lit+er+ate
	pron	<tr@nz1lit*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transcribe (a word, etc., in one alphabet) into corresponding letters of another alphabet.
	exam	1	the Greek word #Gv#Go#Gl#Go#Gc can be transliterated as
transliteration	sub
	head	transliterate
	syl	trans+lit+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
transliterator	sub
	head	transliterate
	syl	trans+1lit+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
translocate	0.
	syl	trans+lo+cate
	pron	<2tr@nzl*u1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move; displace.
translocation	1.
	syl	trans+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzl*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the transfer of one part of a chromosome to another part of the same or a different chromosome, resulting in rearrangement of the genes.
translocation	2.
	syl	trans+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzl*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the transport of minerals, sugars, etc., in solution within a plant.
translocation	3.
	syl	trans+lo+ca+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzl*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement from one position or place to another.
translucent	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ansl*_uc*_ere to shine through, from #7trans -#7+ l*_uc*_ere to shine
translucent	0.
	syl	trans+lu+cent
	pron	<tr@nz1lu:sNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowing light to pass through partially or diffusely; semitransparent.
translucence	sub
	head	translucent
	or	translucency
	syl	trans+1lu+cence
	pos	n.
translucency	sub
	head	translucent
	or	translucence
	syl	trans+1lu+cen+cy
	pos	n.
translucently	sub
	head	translucent
	syl	trans+1lu+cent+ly
	pos	adv.
translunary	alt
	head	translunar
	or	translunar
	syl	trans+lu+nar:y
	pron	<tr@nz1lu:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
translunar	1.
	or	translunary
	syl	trans+lu+nar
	pron	<tr@nz1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying beyond the moon. Compare {cislunar}.
translunar	2.
	or	translunary
	syl	trans+lu+nar
	pron	<tr@nz1lu:n*>
	pos	adj.
	def	unworldly or ethereal.
transmarine	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ansmar*_inus, from #7trans -#7+ mar*_inus, from mare sea
transmarine	0.
	syl	trans+ma+rine
	pron	<2tr@nzm*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {overseas}.
transmigrant	1.
	syl	trans+mi+grant
	pron	<tr@nz1mIgr*nt>, <1tr@nzmigr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an emigrant on the way to the country of immigration.
transmigrant	2.
	syl	trans+mi+grant
	pron	<tr@nz1mIgr*nt>, <1tr@nzmigr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	passing through from one place or stage to another.
transmigrate	1.
	syl	trans+mi+grate
	pron	<2tr@nzmI1grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move from one place, state, or stage to another.
transmigrate	2.
	syl	trans+mi+grate
	pron	<2tr@nzmI1grAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Theol. of souls
	def	to pass from one body into another at death.
transmigration	sub
	head	transmigrate
	syl	trans+mi+1gra+tion
	pos	n.
transmigrational	sub
	head	transmigrate
	syl	trans+mi+1gra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
transmigrator	sub
	head	transmigrate
	syl	trans+1mi+gra+tor
	pos	n.
transmigratory	sub
	head	transmigrate
	syl	trans+1mi+gra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
transmission	ety	C17: from Latin tr*_ansmissi*_o a sending across; see #7transmit  &- trans+#!mis+si@.ble adj. &- trans+@!mis+si@.#!bil+i@.ty n.
transmission	1.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of transmitting.
transmission	2.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is transmitted.
transmission	3.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which a body or medium transmits light, sound, or some other form of energy.
transmission	4.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the transference of motive force or power.
transmission	5.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of shafts, gears, torque converters, etc., that transmits power, esp. the arrangement of such parts that transmits the power of the engine to the driving wheels of a motor vehicle.
transmission	6.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of sending a message, picture, or other information from one location to one or more other locations by means of radio waves, electrical signals, light signals, etc.
transmission	7.
	syl	trans+mis+sion
	pron	<tr@nz1miS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio or television broadcast.
transmissive	sub
	head	transmission
	syl	trans+1mis+sive
	pos	adj.
transmissively	sub
	head	transmission
	syl	trans+1mis+sive+ly
	pos	adv.
transmissiveness	sub
	head	transmission
	syl	trans+1mis+sive+ness
	pos	n.
transmission density	0.
	syl	trans+mis+sion den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the extent to which a substance transmits light or other electromagnetic radiation, equal to the logarithm to base ten of the reciprocal of the transmittance. Symbol: #Gt ###800863 Also called: {absorbance}. Former name: {optical density}.
transmission line	0.
	syl	trans+mis+sion line
	pos	n.
	def	a coaxial cable, waveguide, or other system of conductors that transfers electrical signals from one location to another. Sometimes shortened to {line}.
transmissivity	0.
	syl	trans+mis+siv+i:ty
	pron	<2tr@nzmi1siviti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the ability of a material to transmit radiation, equal to the internal transmittance of the material under conditions in which the path of the radiation has unit length.
transmit	ety	C14: from Latin tr*_ansmittere to send across, from #7trans -#7+ mittere to send
transmits	infl
	head	transmit
	syl	trans+mits
	pos	vb.
transmitting	infl
	head	transmit
	syl	trans+mit+ting
	pos	vb.
transmitted	infl
	head	transmit
	syl	trans+mit+ted.
	pos	vb.
transmit	1.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass or cause to go from one place or person to another; transfer.
transmit	2.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass on or impart (a disease, infection, etc.).
transmit	3.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hand down to posterity.
transmit	4.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to pass (an inheritable characteristic) from parent to offspring.
transmit	5.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to allow the passage of (particles, energy, etc.).
	exam	1	radio waves are transmitted through the atmosphere.
transmit	6.a.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send out (signals) by means of radio waves or along a transmission line.
transmit	6.b.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to broadcast (a radio or television programme).
transmit	7.
	syl	trans+mit
	pron	<tr@nz1mit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transfer (a force, motion, power, etc.) from one part of a mechanical system to another.
transmittable	sub
	head	transmit
	or	transmittible
	syl	trans+1mit+ta:ble
	pos	adv.
transmittible	sub
	head	transmit
	or	transmittable
	syl	trans+1mit+ti:ble
	pos	adv.
transmittal	sub
	head	transmit
	syl	trans+1mit+tal
	pos	n.
transmittance	1.
	syl	trans+mit+tance
	pron	<tr@nz1mitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transmitting.
transmittance	2.
	syl	trans+mit+tance
	pron	<tr@nz1mitNs>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {transmission factor}. a measure of the ability of anything to transmit radiation, equal to the ratio of the transmitted flux to the incident flux; the reciprocal of the opacity. For a plate of material the ratio of the flux leaving the entry surface to that reaching the exit surface is the {internal transmittance}. Symbol: #Gt Compare {reflectance, absorptance}.
transmittancy	0.
	syl	trans+mit+tan+cy
	pron	<tr@nz1mitNsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a measure of the extent to which a solution transmits radiation. It is equal to the ratio of the transmittance of the solution to the transmittance of a pure solvent of the same dimensions.
transmitter	1.
	syl	trans+mit+ter
	pron	<tr@nz1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that transmits.
transmitter	2.
	syl	trans+mit+ter
	pron	<tr@nz1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the equipment used for generating and amplifying a radio-frequency carrier, modulating the carrier with information, and feeding it to an aerial for transmission.
transmitter	3.
	syl	trans+mit+ter
	pron	<tr@nz1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the microphone in a telephone that converts sound waves into audio-frequency electrical signals.
transmitter	4.
	syl	trans+mit+ter
	pron	<tr@nz1mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that converts mechanical movements into coded electrical signals transmitted along a telegraph circuit.
transmitter	5.
	syl	trans+mit+ter
	pron	<tr@nz1mit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	short for {neurotransmitter}.
transmogrify	ety	C17: of unknown origin
transmogrifies	infl
	head	transmogrify
	syl	trans+mog+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transmogrifying	infl
	head	transmogrify
	syl	trans+mog+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transmogrified	infl
	head	transmogrify
	syl	trans+mog+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transmogrify	0.
	syl	trans+mog+ri+fy
	pron	<tr@nz1mogri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Jocular.
	def	to change or transform into a different shape, esp. a grotesque or bizarre one.
transmogrification	sub
	head	transmogrify
	syl	trans+2mog+ri+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
transmontane	0.
	syl	trans+mon+tane
	pron	<2tr@nzmon1tAn>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another word for {tramontane}.
transmundane	0.
	syl	trans+mun+dane
	pron	<tr@nz1m^ndAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond this world or worldly considerations.
transmutation	1.
	syl	trans+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzmju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of transmuting.
transmutation	2.
	syl	trans+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzmju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the change of one chemical element into another by a nuclear reaction.
transmutation	3.
	syl	trans+mu+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nzmju:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the attempted conversion, by alchemists, of base metals into gold or silver.
transmutational	sub
	head	transmutation
	or	transmutative
	syl	trans+mu+1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
transmutative	sub
	head	transmutation
	or	transmutational
	syl	trans+1mu+ta+tive
	pos	adj.
transmutationist	sub
	head	transmutation
	syl	trans+mu+1ta+tion+ist
	pos	n. adj.
transmute	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin tr*_ansm*_ut*_are to shift, from #7trans -#7+ m*_ut*_are to change &- trans+@!mut+a@.#!bil+i@.ty n.
transmute	1.
	syl	trans+mute
	pron	<tr@nz1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change the form, character, or substance of.
transmute	2.
	syl	trans+mute
	pron	<tr@nz1mju:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter (an element, metal, etc.) by alchemy.
transmutable	sub
	head	transmute
	syl	trans+1mut+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transmutably	sub
	head	transmute
	syl	trans+1mut+a:bly
	pos	adv.
transmuter	sub
	head	transmute
	syl	trans+1mut+er
	pos	n.
transnational	0.
	syl	trans+na+tion+al
	pron	<tr@nz1n@S*n*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending beyond the boundaries, interests, etc., of a single nation.
Trans-New Guinea phylum	0.
	syl	Trans-New Guin:ea phy+lum
	pos	n.
	def	the largest grouping of the non-Austronesian languages of Papua and New Guinea and the surrounding regions. Older term: {New Guinea Macrophylum}.
transoceanic	1.
	syl	trans+o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2tr@nz2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or from the other side of an ocean.
transoceanic	2.
	syl	trans+o:ce:an+ic
	pron	<2tr@nz2*uSi1@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	crossing an ocean.
transom	ety	C14: earlier traversayn, from Old French traversin, from #7traverse 
transom	1.
	syl	tran+som
	pron	<1tr@nz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {traverse}. a horizontal member across a window. Compare {mullion}.
transom	2.
	syl	tran+som
	pron	<1tr@nz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal member that separates a door from a window over it.
transom	3.
	syl	tran+som
	pron	<1tr@nz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {fanlight}.
transom	4.a.
	syl	tran+som
	pron	<1tr@nz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a surface forming the stern of a vessel, either vertical or canted either forwards ({reverse transom}) or aft at the upper side.
transom	4.b.
	syl	tran+som
	pron	<1tr@nz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several transverse beams used for strengthening the stern of a vessel.
transomed	sub
	head	transom
	syl	tran+somed
	pos	adj.
transonic	0.
	syl	tran+son+ic
	pron	<tr@n1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to conditions when travelling at or near the speed of sound.
transonic barrier	0.
	syl	tran+son+ic bar+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sound barrier}.
transp	0.
	syl	transp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	transport(ation).
transpacific	1.
	syl	trans+pa+cif+ic
	pron	<2tr@nzp*1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	crossing the Pacific.
transpacific	2.
	syl	trans+pa+cif+ic
	pron	<2tr@nzp*1sifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or from the other side of the Pacific.
transpadane	ety	C17: from Latin Tr*_anspad*_anus, from #7trans -#7+ Padus the River Po
transpadane	0.
	syl	trans+pa+dane
	pron	<1tr@nzp*2dAn>, <tr@ns1pAdAn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenomi?!nal
	def	on or from the far (or north) side of the River Po, as viewed from Rome. Compare {cispadane}.
transparencies	infl
	head	transparency
	syl	trans+par+en+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
transparency	1.
	syl	trans+par+en+cy
	pron	<tr@ns1p@r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trans+par+ence}. the state of being transparent.
transparency	2.
	syl	trans+par+en+cy
	pron	<tr@ns1p@r*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {slide}. a positive photograph on a transparent base, usually mounted in a frame or between glass plates. It can be viewed by means of a slide projector.
transparent	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin tr*_ansp*_ar*_ere to show through, from Latin #7trans -#7+ p*_ar*_ere to appear
transparent	1.
	syl	trans+par+ent
	pron	<tr@ns1p@r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	permitting the uninter?!rupted passage of light; clear.
	exam	1	a window is transparent.
transparent	2.
	syl	trans+par+ent
	pron	<tr@ns1p@r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	easy to see through, understand, or recognize; obvious.
transparent	3.
	syl	trans+par+ent
	pron	<tr@ns1p@r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance or object
	def	permitting the free passage of electromagnetic radiation.
	exam	1	a substance that is transparent to x-rays.
transparent	4.
	syl	trans+par+ent
	pron	<tr@ns1p@r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	candid, open, or frank.
transparently	sub
	head	transparent
	syl	trans+1par+ent+ly
	pos	adv.
transparentness	sub
	head	transparent
	syl	trans+1par+ent+ness
	pos	n.
transpicuous	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin tr*_anspicuus, from Latin tr*_anspicere to look through, from #7trans -#7+ specere to look
transpicuous	0.
	syl	tran+spic:u+ous
	pron	<tr@n1spikju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {transparent}.
transpicuously	sub
	head	transpicuous
	syl	tran+1spic:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
transpierce	0.
	syl	trans+pierce
	pron	<tr@ns1pi*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pierce through.
transpire	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin tr*_ansp*_ir*_are, from Latin #7trans -#7+ sp*_ir*_are to breathe
transpire	1.
	syl	tran+spire
	pron	<tr@n1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen or occur.
transpire	2.
	syl	tran+spire
	pron	<tr@n1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to come to light; be known.
transpire	3.
	syl	tran+spire
	pron	<tr@n1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to give off or exhale (water or vapour) through the skin, a mucous membrane, etc.
transpire	4.
	syl	tran+spire
	pron	<tr@n1spI*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of plants
	def	to lose (water in the form of water vapour), esp. through the stomata of the leaves.
transpirable	sub
	head	transpire
	syl	tran+1spir+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transpiration	sub
	head	transpire
	syl	tran+spi+ra+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsp*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
transpiratory	sub
	head	transpire
	syl	tran+1spir:a+to:ry
transplant	1.
	syl	trans+plant
	pron	<tr@ns1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or transfer (esp. a plant) from one place to another.
transplant	2.
	syl	trans+plant
	pron	<tr@ns1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be capable of being transplanted.
transplant	3.
	syl	trans+plant
	pron	<tr@ns1pla:nt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	to transfer (an organ or tissue) from one part of the body to another or from one person or animal to another during a grafting or transplant operation.
transplant	4.a.
	syl	trans+plant
	pron	<1tr@ns2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the procedure involved in such a transfer.
transplant	4.b.
	syl	trans+plant
	pron	<1tr@ns2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the organ or tissue transplanted.
transplantable	sub
	head	transplant
	syl	trans+1plant+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transplantation	sub
	head	transplant
	syl	trans+plan+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
transplanter	sub
	head	transplant
	syl	trans+1plant+er
	pos	n.
transpolar	0.
	syl	trans+po+lar
	pron	<tr@nz1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	crossing a polar region.
transponder	ety	C20: from #7transmitter+responder 
transpondor	alt
	head	transponder
	or	transponder
	syl	tran+spon+dor
	pron	<tr@n1spond*>
	pos	n.
transponder	0.
	or	transpondor
	syl	tran+spond+er
	pron	<tr@n1spond*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of radio or radar transmitter-receiver that transmits signals automatically when it receives predetermined signals.
transpontine	ety	C19: #7trans -#7+ -pontine, from Latin p*_ons bridge
transpontine	1.
	syl	trans+pon+tine
	pron	<tr@nz1pontIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	on or from the far side of a bridge.
transpontine	2.
	syl	trans+pon+tine
	pron	<tr@nz1pontIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	on or from the south side of the Thames in London.
transport	ety	C14: from Latin tr*_ansport*_are, from #7trans -#7+ port*_are to carry
transport	1.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<tr@ns1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry or cause to go from one place to another, esp. over some distance.
transport	2.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<tr@ns1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deport or exile to a penal colony.
transport	3.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<tr@ns1pc:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to have a strong emotional effect on.
transport	4.a.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the business or system of transporting goods or people.
transport	4.b.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a modernized transport system.
transport	5.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	freight vehicles generally.
transport	6.a.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a vehicle used to transport goods or people, esp. lorries or ships used to convey troops.
transport	6.b.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a transport plane.
transport	7.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of transporting or the state of being transported.
transport	8.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	ecstasy, rapture, or any powerful emotion.
transport	9.
	syl	trans+port
	pron	<1tr@ns2pc:t>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a convict sentenced to be transported.
transportable	sub
	head	transport
	syl	trans+1port+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transportability	sub
	head	transport
	syl	trans+port+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
transportedly	sub
	head	transport
	syl	trans+1port+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
transporter	sub
	head	transport
	syl	trans+1port+er
	pos	n.
transportive	sub
	head	transport
	syl	trans+1port+ive
	pos	adj.
transportation	1.
	syl	trans+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nspc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or system of transporting.
transportation	2.
	syl	trans+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nspc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transporting or the state of being transported.
transportation	3.
	syl	trans+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nspc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	deportation to a penal colony.
transportation	4.
	syl	trans+por+ta+tion
	pron	<2tr@nspc:1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a ticket or fare.
transport caf'e	0.
	syl	trans+port ca:f*'e
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an inexpensive eating place on a main route, used mainly by long-distance lorry drivers.
transporter bridge	0.
	syl	trans+port+er bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge consisting of a moving platform attached to cables, for transporting vehicles, etc., across a body of water.
transpose	ety	C14: from Old French transposer, from Latin tr*_ans?!p*_onere to remove, from #7trans -#7+ p*_onere to place
transpose	1.
	syl	trans+pose
	pron	<tr@ns1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter the positions of; interchange, as words in a sentence; put into a different order.
transpose	2.a.
	syl	trans+pose
	pron	<tr@ns1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (notes, music, etc.) in a different key from that originally intended.
transpose	2.b.
	syl	trans+pose
	pron	<tr@ns1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (a note or series of notes) upwards or downwards in pitch.
transpose	3.
	syl	trans+pose
	pron	<tr@ns1p*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to move (a term) from one side of an equation to the other with a corresponding reversal in sign.
transpose	4.
	syl	trans+pose
	pron	<tr@ns1p*uz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	the matrix resulting from interchanging the rows and columns of a given matrix.
transposable	sub
	head	transpose
	syl	trans+1pos+a:ble
	pos	adj.
transposability	sub
	head	transpose
	syl	trans+2pos+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
transposer	sub
	head	transpose
	syl	trans+1pos+er
	pos	n.
transposing instrument	0.
	syl	trans+pos+ing in+stru+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a musical instrument, esp. a horn or clarinet, pitched in a key other than C major, but whose music is written down as if its basic scale were C major. A piece of music in the key of F intended to be played on a horn pitched in F is therefore written down a fourth lower than an ordinary part in that key and has the same key signature as a part written in C.
transposition	1.
	syl	trans+po+si+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of transposing or the state of being transposed.
transposition	2.
	syl	trans+po+si+tion
	pron	<2tr@nsp*1ziS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something transposed.
transpositional	sub
	head	transposition
	or	transpositive
	syl	trans+po+1si+tion+al
	pron	<tr@ns1positiv>
	pos	adj.
transpositive	sub
	head	transposition
	or	transpositional
	syl	trans+pos:i+tive
	pron	<tr@ns1positiv>
	pos	adj.
transsexual	1.
	syl	trans+sex:u+al
	pron	<tr@nz1seksju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who permanently acts the part of and is completely identified with the opposite sex.
transsexual	2.
	syl	trans+sex:u+al
	pron	<tr@nz1seksju*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has undergone medical and surgical procedures to alter external sexual characteristics to those of the opposite sex.
transsexualism	0.
	syl	trans+sex+u:al+ism
	pron	<tr@nz1seksju*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormally strong desire to change sex.
tranship	alt
	head	transship
	or	transship
	syl	tran+ship
	pos	vb.
transships	infl
	head	transship
	syl	trans+ships
	pos	vb.
transshipping	infl
	head	transship
	syl	trans+ship+ping
	pos	vb.
transshipped	infl
	head	transship
	syl	trans+shipped.
	pos	vb.
transship	0.
	or	tranship
	syl	trans+ship
	pron	<tr@ns1Sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to transfer or be transferred from one vessel or vehicle to another.
transshipment	sub
	head	transship
	or	transhipment
	syl	trans+1ship+ment
	pos	n.
transhipment	sub
	head	transship
	or	transshipment
	syl	tran+1ship+ment
	pos	n.
Trans-Siberian Railway	0.
	syl	Trans-Si:be:ri:an Rail+way
	pos	n.
	def	a railway in the S Soviet Union, extending from Chelyabinsk in the Ural Mountains to Vladivostok on the Pacific: constructed between 1891 and 1916, making possible the settlement of sparsely inhabited regions. Length: over 6500 km (4000 miles).
transubstantiate	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin tr*_anssubstanti*_are, from Latin #7trans -#7+ substantia #7substance 
transubstantiate	1.
	syl	tran+sub+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<2tr@ns*b1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	R.C. theol. of the Eucharistic bread and wine
	def	to undergo transubstantiation.
transubstantiate	2.
	syl	tran+sub+stan+ti+ate
	pron	<2tr@ns*b1st@nSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to change (one substance) into another; transmute.
transubstantial	sub
	head	transubstantiate
	syl	tran+sub+1stan+tial
	pos	adj.
transubstantially	sub
	head	transubstantiate
	syl	tran+sub+1stan+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
transubstantiation	1.a.
	syl	tran+sub+stan+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2tr@ns*b2st@nSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that the whole substance of the bread and wine changes into the substance of the body and blood of Christ when consecrated in the Eucharist.
transubstantiation	1.b.
	syl	tran+sub+stan+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2tr@ns*b2st@nSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the mystical process by which this is believed to take place during consecration. Compare {consubstantiation}.
transubstantiation	2.
	syl	tran+sub+stan+ti:a+tion
	pron	<2tr@ns*b2st@nSi1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a substantial change; transmutation.
transubstantiationalist	sub
	head	transubstantiation
	syl	tran+sub+2stan+ti:1a+tion+al+ist
	pos	n.
transudate	1.
	syl	tran+su+date
	pron	<1tr@nsu2dAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any fluid that passes through a membrane, esp. through the wall of a capillary.
transudate	2.
	syl	tran+su+date
	pron	<1tr@nsu2dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has been transuded.
transude	ety	C17: from New Latin tr*_ans*_ud*_are, from Latin #7trans -#7+ s*_ud*_are to sweat &- tran+su+da+tion (@!tr@ansj$u#!de$I#s$$n) n.
transude	0.
	syl	tran+sude
	pron	<tr@n1sju:d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a fluid
	def	to ooze or pass through interstices, pores, or small holes.
transudatory	sub
	head	transude
	syl	tran+1su+da+to:ry
	pos	adj.
transuranic	ety	C20: from #7trans -#7+ uranic, from #7uranium 
transuranian	infl
	head	transuranic
	or	transuranium
	syl	trans:u+ra+ni:an
	pron	<2tr@nzju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
transuranium	infl
	head	transuranic
	or	transuranian
	syl	trans:u+ra+ni:um
	pos	adj.
transuranic	1.
	syl	trans:u+ran+ic
	pron	<2tr@nzju1r@nik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an element
	def	having an atomic number greater than that of uranium.
transuranic	2.
	syl	trans:u+ran+ic
	pron	<2tr@nzju1r@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the behaviour of transuranic elements.
Transvaal	0.
	syl	Trans+vaal
	pron	<1tr@nzva:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE South Africa: colonized by the Boers after the Great Trek (1836); became a British colony in 1902; joined South Africa in 1910; consists mostly of a plateau sloping down from the Drakensberg in the southeast to the Limpopo River in the north; the world's chief gold producer. Capital: Pretoria. Pop.: 6388870 (1970). Area: 283919 sq. km (109621 sq. miles).
Transvaaler	sub
	head	Transvaal
	syl	Trans+vaal+er
	pos	n.
Transvaalian	sub
	head	Transvaal
	syl	Trans+1vaal+i:an
	pos	adj.
transvalues	infl
	head	transvalue
	syl	trans+val:ues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transvaluing	infl
	head	transvalue
	syl	trans+val:u+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transvalued	infl
	head	transvalue
	syl	trans+val:ued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
transvalue	0.
	syl	trans+val:ue
	pron	<tr@nz1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to evaluate by a principle that varies from the accepted standards.
transvaluation	sub
	head	transvalue
	syl	trans+2val:u+1a:tion
	pos	n.
transvaluer	sub
	head	transvalue
	syl	trans+1val:u+er
	pos	n.
transversal	1.
	syl	trans+ver+sal
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a line intersecting two or more other lines.
transversal	2.
	syl	trans+ver+sal
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {transverse}.
transversally	sub
	head	transversal
	syl	trans+1ver+sal+ly
	pos	adv.
transverse	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_ansversus, from tr*_ansvertere to turn across, from #7trans -#7+ vertere to turn
transverse	1.
	syl	trans+verse
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	crossing from side to side; athwart; crossways.
transverse	2.
	syl	trans+verse
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geom.
	def	denoting the axis that passes through the foci of a hyperbola.
transverse	3.
	syl	trans+verse
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flute, etc.
	def	held almost at right angles to the player's mouth, so that the breath passes over a hole in the side to create a vibrating air column within the tube of the instrument.
transverse	4.
	syl	trans+verse
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	another word for { {tangential} (sense 2)}.
transverse	5.
	syl	trans+verse
	pron	<tr@nz1vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a transverse piece or object.
transversely	sub
	head	transverse
	syl	trans+1verse+ly
	pos	adv.
transverseness	sub
	head	transverse
	syl	trans+1verse+ness
	pos	n.
transverse colon	0.
	syl	trans+verse co+lon
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the part of the large intestine passing transversely in front of the liver and stomach.
transverse flute	0.
	syl	trans+verse flute
	pos	n.
	def	the normal orchestral flute, as opposed to the recorder (or {fipple flute}) .
transverse process	0.
	syl	trans+verse pro+cess
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	either of the projections that arise from either side of a vertebra and provide articu?!lation for the ribs.
transverse wave	0.
	syl	trans+verse wave
	pos	n.
	def	a wave, such as an electromagnetic wave, that is propagated in a direction perpendicular to the direction of displacement of the transmitting field or medium. Compare {longitudinal wave}.
transvestite	ety	C19: from German Transvestit, from #7trans -#7+ Latin vest*_itus clothed, from vest*_ire to clothe
transvestite	0.
	syl	trans+ves+tite
	pron	<tr@nz1vestIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks sexual pleasure from wearing clothes that are normally associated with the opposite sex.
transvestism	sub
	head	transvestite
	or	transvestitism
	syl	trans+1ves+tism
	pos	n.
transvestitism	sub
	head	transvestite
	or	transvestism
	syl	trans+1ves+ti+tism
	pos	n.
Transylvania	0.
	syl	Tran:syl:va:ni:a
	pron	<2tr@nsil1vAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central and NW Rumania: belonged to Hungary from the 11th century until 1918; restored finally to Rumania in 1947.
Transylvanian Alps	0.
	syl	Tran:syl:va:ni:an Alps
	pron	<2tr@nsil1vAni*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S Rumania; a SW extension of the Carpathian Mountains. Highest peak: Mount Negoiu, 2548 m (8360 ft.).
trap	ety	Old English tr@appe; related to Middle Low German trappe, Medieval Latin trappa 
trap	H1.1.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical device or enclosed place or pit in which something, esp. an animal, is caught or penned.
trap	H1.2.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any device or plan for tricking a person or thing into being caught unawares.
trap	H1.3.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a trap or prison.
trap	H1.4.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a fitting for a pipe in the form of a U-shaped or S-shaped bend that contains standing water to prevent the passage of gases.
trap	H1.5.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar device.
trap	H1.6.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that hurls clay pigeons into the air to be fired at by trapshooters.
trap	H1.7.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greyhound racing.
	def	any one of a line of boxlike stalls in which greyhounds are enclosed before the start of a race.
trap	H1.8.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	See {trap door}.
trap	H1.9.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a light two-wheeled carriage.
trap	H1.10.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {mouth}.
trap	H1.11.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	an obstacle or hazard, esp. a sand trap.
trap	H1.12.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Jazz slang.
	def	percussion instruments.
traps	infl
	head	trap
	syl	traps
	pos	vb.
trapping	infl
	head	trap
	syl	trap+ping
	pos	vb.
trapped	infl
	head	trap
	syl	trapped.
	pos	vb.
trap	H1.13.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to catch, take, or pen in a trap; entrap.
trap	H1.14.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ensnare by trickery; trick.
trap	H1.15.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide (a pipe) with a trap.
trap	H1.16.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to set traps in (a place), esp. for animals.
traplike	sub
	head	trap
	syl	trap+2like
	pos	adj.
trap	ety	C11: probably from Old French drap cloth
trap	H2.1.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for { {trappings} (sense 2)}.
traps	infl
	head	trap
	syl	traps
	pos	vb.
trapping	infl
	head	trap
	syl	trap+ping
	pos	vb.
trapped	infl
	head	trap
	syl	trapped.
	pos	vb.
trap	H2.2.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to dress or adorn.
trap	ety	C18: from Swedish trappa stair (from its steplike formation); see {#7trap %1}
traprock	alt
	head	trap
	or	trap
	syl	trap+rock
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
trap	H3.1.
	or	traprock
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any fine-grained often columnar dark igneous rock, esp. basalt.
trap	H3.2.
	or	traprock
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any rock in which oil or gas has accumulated.
trap	ety	C18: probably of Low German origin; compare Dutch trap flight of steps
trap	H4.0.
	syl	trap
	pron	<tr@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. dialect.
	def	a ladder or flight of steps.
trapans	infl
	head	trapan
	syl	tra+pans
	pos	n.
trapanning	infl
	head	trapan
	syl	tra+pan+ning
	pos	n.
trapanned	infl
	head	trapan
	syl	tra+panned
	pos	n.
trapan	0.
	syl	tra+pan
	pron	<tr*1p@n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {trepan%2}.
trapanner	sub
	head	trapan
	syl	tra+1pan+ner
	pos	n.
Trapani	0.
	syl	Tra+pa+ni
	pron	Italian <1tra:pani>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Italy, in NW Sicily: Carthaginian naval base, ceded to the Romans after the First Punic War. Pop.: 69771 (1971).
trap door	1.
	syl	trap door
	pos	n.
	def	a door or flap flush with and covering an opening, esp. in a ceiling.
trap door	2.
	syl	trap door
	pos	n.
	def	the opening so covered.
trap-door spider	0.
	syl	trap-door spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American spiders of the family that construct a silk-lined hole in the ground closed by a hinged door of earth and silk.
trapes	0.
	syl	trapes
	pron	<trAps>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a less common spelling of {traipse}.
trapeze	ety	C19: from French trap*`eze, from New Latin; see #7trapezium 
trapeze	1.
	syl	tra+peze
	pron	<tr*1pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a free-swinging bar attached to two ropes, used by circus acrobats, etc.
trapeze	2.
	syl	tra+peze
	pron	<tr*1pEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a sling like a bosun's chair at one end of a line attached to the masthead of a light racing sailing boat, used in sitting out.
trapeziform	0.
	syl	tra+pe:zi+form
	pron	<tr*1pEzi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	shaped like a trapezium.
	exam	1	a trapeziform part.
trapezium	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek trapezion, from trapeza table &- tra+#!pe@.zi@.al adj.
trapeziums	infl
	head	trapezium
	or	trapezia
	syl	tra+pe:zi:ums
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trapezia	infl
	head	trapezium
	or	trapeziums
	syl	tra+pe:zi:a
	pron	<-zi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trapezium	1.
	syl	tra+pe:zi:um
	pron	<tr*1pEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a quadrilateral having two parallel sides of unequal length. Usual U.S. name: {trapezoid}.
trapezium	2.
	syl	tra+pe:zi:um
	pron	<tr*1pEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now chiefly U.S.
	def	a quadrilateral having neither pair of sides parallel.
trapezium	3.
	syl	tra+pe:zi:um
	pron	<tr*1pEzi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bone of the wrist near the base of the thumb.
trapezius	ety	C18: from New Latin trapezius (musculus) trapezium-shaped (muscle)
trapeziuses	infl
	head	trapezius
	syl	tra+pe:zi:us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trapezius	0.
	syl	tra+pe:zi:us
	pron	<tr*1pEzi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two flat triangular muscles, one covering each side of the back and shoulders, that rotate the shoulder blades.
trapezohedrons	infl
	head	trapezohedron
	or	trapezohedra
	syl	tra+pe:zo+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trapezohedra	infl
	head	trapezohedron
	or	trapezohedrons
	syl	tra+pe:zo+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trapezohedron	0.
	syl	tra+pe:zo+he+dron
	pron	<tr*2pEz*u1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	a crystal form in which all the crystal's faces are trapeziums.
trapezohedral	sub
	head	trapezohedron
	syl	tra+2pe:zo+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
trapezoid	ety	C18: from New Latin trapezoid*_es, from Late Greek trapezoeid*_es trapezium-shaped, from trapeza table
trapezoid	1.
	syl	trap+e:zoid
	pron	<1tr@pi2zcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a quadrilateral having neither pair of sides parallel.
trapezoid	2.
	syl	trap+e:zoid
	pron	<1tr@pi2zcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {trapezium}.
trapezoid	3.
	syl	trap+e:zoid
	pron	<1tr@pi2zcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bone of the wrist near the base of the index finger.
trappean	0.
	syl	trap+pe:an
	pron	<1tr@pi*n>, <tr*1pi*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of igneous rock, esp. a basalt.
trapper	0.
	syl	trap+per
	pron	<1tr@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who traps animals, esp. for their furs or skins.
trappings	ety	C16: from #7trap %2
trappings	1.
	syl	trap+pings
	pron	<1tr@piGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	superficial additions or adornments.
	exam	1	the trappings of vanity.
trappings	2.
	syl	trap+pings
	pron	<1tr@piGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	ceremonial harness for a horse or other animal, including bridles, saddles, etc.
Trappist	0.a.
	syl	Trap+pist
	pron	<1tr@pist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a branch of the Cistercian order of Christian monks, the {Reformed Cistercians of the Strict Observance}, which originated at La Trappe in France in 1664. They are noted for their rule of silence.
Trappist	0.b.
	syl	Trap+pist
	pron	<1tr@pist>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Trappist monk.
traprock	0.
	syl	trap+rock
	pron	<1tr@p2rok>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {trap%3}.
traps	ety	C19: probably shortened from #7trappings 
traps	0.
	syl	traps
	pron	<tr@ps>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	belongings; luggage.
trapshooting	0.
	syl	trap+shoot:ing
	pron	<1tr@p2Su:tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of shooting at clay pigeons thrown up by a trap.
trapshooter	sub
	head	trapshooting
	syl	trap+2shoot:er
	pos	n.
trapunto	ety	Italian, from trapungere to embroider, from pungere to prick (from Latin)
trapuntos	infl
	head	trapunto
	syl	tra+pun+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trapunto	0.
	syl	tra+pun+to
	pron	<tr*1punt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of quilting that is only partly padded, in a design.
trash	ety	C16: of obscure origin; perhaps related to Norwegian trask  &- #!trash+er@.y n.
trash	H1.1.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish ideas or talk; nonsense.
trash	H1.2.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	useless or unwanted matter or objects.
trash	H1.3.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary or artistic production of poor quality.
trash	H1.4.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a poor or worthless person or a group of such people.
trash	H1.5.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	def	bits that are broken or lopped off, esp. the trimmings from trees or plants.
trash	H1.6.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	def	the dry remains of sugar cane after the juice has been extracted.
poor White trash	7.
	head	trash
	syl	poor White trash.
	usage	used derogatorily
	def	the poor White people living in the depressed areas of the southern U.S.
trash	H1.8.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the outer leaves and branches from (growing plants, esp. sugar cane).
trash	ety	C17: perhaps from obsolete French tracier to track, #7trace %1
trash	H2.1.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to restrain with or as if with a lead.
trash	H2.2.
	syl	trash
	pron	<tr@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a lead for a dog.
trash can	0.
	syl	trash can
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {dustbin}. Also called: {ash can, garbage can}.
trash farming	0.
	syl	trash farm+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	cultivation by leaving stubble, etc., on the surface of the soil to serve as a mulch.
trashier	infl
	head	trashy
	syl	trash:i+er
	pos	adj.
trashiest	infl
	head	trashy
	syl	trash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
trashy	0.
	syl	trash:y
	pron	<1tr@Si>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheap, worthless, or badly made.
trashily	sub
	head	trashy
	syl	trash:i+ly
	pos	adv.
trashiness	sub
	head	trashy
	syl	trash:i+ness
	pos	n.
Lake	infl
	head	Trasimene
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Trasimene	0.
	syl	Tra+si+mene
	pron	<1tr@zi2mEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in central Italy, in Umbria: the largest lake in central Italy; scene of Hannibal's victory over the Romans in 217 #7b.c. Area: 128 sq. km (49 sq. miles). Italian name: {Trasimeno}. Also called: ({Lake) Perugia}.
trass	ety	from Dutch tras, tarasse, from Italian terrazza worthless earth; see #7terrace 
trass	0.
	syl	trass
	pron	<tr@s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of the volcanic rock tuff, used to make a hydraulic cement.
trattoria	ety	C19: from Italian, from trattore innkeeper, from French traiteur, from Old French tretier to #7treat 
trattoria	0.
	syl	trat+to+ri:a
	pron	<2tr@t*1ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Italian restaurant.
trauma	ety	C18: from Greek: a wound &- trau+mat+ic (tr@$$:#!m@at$Ik) adj. &- trau+#!mat@.i+cal+ly adv.
traumata	infl
	head	trauma
	or	traumas
	syl	trau+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
traumas	infl
	head	trauma
	or	traumata
	syl	trau+mas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trauma	1.
	syl	trau+ma
	pron	<1trc:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	a powerful shock that may have long-lasting effects.
trauma	2.
	syl	trau+ma
	pron	<1trc:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any bodily injury or wound.
traumatism	1.
	syl	trau+ma+tism
	pron	<1trc:m*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any abnormal bodily condition caused by injury, wound, or shock.
traumatism	2.
	syl	trau+ma+tism
	pron	<1trc:m*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	another name for { {trauma} (sense 2)}.
traumatise	alt
	head	traumatize
	or	traumatize
	syl	trau+ma+tise
	pron	<1trc:m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
traumatize	1.
	or	traumatise
	syl	trau+ma+tize
	pron	<1trc:m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wound or injure (the body).
traumatize	2.
	or	traumatise
	syl	trau+ma+tize
	pron	<1trc:m*2tIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject or be subjected to mental trauma.
traumatization	sub
	head	traumatize
	or	traumatisation
	syl	trau+ma+ti+1za+tion
	pos	n.
traumatisation	sub
	head	traumatize
	or	traumatization
	syl	trau+ma+ti+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
travail	ety	C13: from Old French travaillier, from Vulgar Latin tripali*_are (unattested) to torture, from Late Latin trep*_alium instrument of torture, from Latin trip*_alis having three stakes, from tr*_es three+ p*_alus stake
travail	1.
	syl	trav+ail
	pron	<1tr@vAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	painful or excessive labour or exertion.
travail	2.
	syl	trav+ail
	pron	<1tr@vAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	the pangs of childbirth; labour.
travail	3.
	syl	trav+ail
	pron	<1tr@vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Literary.
	def	to suffer or labour painfully, esp. in childbirth.
Travancore	0.
	syl	Trav+an+core
	pron	<2tr@v*n1kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former princely state of S India which joined with Cochin in 1949 to form {Travancore-Cochin}: part of Kerala state since 1956.
trave	ety	C15: from Old French trave beam, from Latin trabs 
trave	1.
	syl	trave
	pron	<trAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout wooden cage in which difficult horses are shod.
trave	2.
	syl	trave
	pron	<trAv>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {crossbeam}.
trave	3.
	syl	trave
	pron	<trAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a bay formed by crossbeams.
travel	ety	C14 travaillen to make a journey, from Old French travaillier to #7travail 
travels	infl
	head	travel
	or	travels
	syl	trav+els
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S.
travelling	infl
	head	travel
	or	traveling
	syl	trav+el+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
travelled	infl
	head	travel
	or	traveled
	syl	trav+elled
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
traveling	infl
	head	travel
	or	travelling
	syl	trav+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S.
traveled	infl
	head	travel
	or	travelled
	syl	trav+eled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	U.S.
travel	1.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go, move, or journey from one place to another.
	exam	1	he travels to improve his mind;
	exam	2	she travelled across France.
travel	2.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go, move, or journey through or across (an area, region, etc.).
	exam	1	he travelled the country.
travel	3.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go, move, or cover a specified or unspecified distance.
travel	4.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go from place to place as a salesman.
	exam	1	to travel in textiles.
travel	5.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of perishable goods
	def	to withstand a journey.
travel	6.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of light, sound, etc.
	def	to be transmitted or move.
	exam	1	the sound travelled for miles.
travel	7.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to progress or advance.
travel	8.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	to take an excessive number of steps while holding the ball.
travel	9.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of part of a mecha?!nism
	def	to move in a fixed predetermined path.
travel	10.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move rapidly.
	exam	1	that car certainly travels.
travel	11.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to be in the company (of); associate.
travel	12.a.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of travelling.
travel	12.b.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a travel brochure.
	def	Related adj.: {itinerant}.
travel	13.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a tour or journey.
travel	14.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance moved by a mechanical part, such as the stroke of a piston.
travel	15.
	syl	trav+el
	pron	<1tr@vL>
	pos	n.
	def	movement or passage.
bureau	alt
	head	travel agency
	or	travel agency
	syl	bu+reau
	pos	n.
travel agency	0.
	or	bureau
	syl	trav+el a:gen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	an agency that arranges and negotiates flights, holidays, etc., for travellers. &- {trav+el a@.gent}
travelled	0.
	syl	trav+elled
	pron	<1tr@v*ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having experienced or undergone much travelling.
	exam	1	a travelled urbane epicure.
traveller	1.
	syl	trav+el+ler
	pron	<1tr@v*l*>, <1tr@vl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who travels, esp. habitually.
traveller	2.
	syl	trav+el+ler
	pron	<1tr@v*l*>, <1tr@vl*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {travelling salesman}.
traveller	3.
	syl	trav+el+ler
	pron	<1tr@v*l*>, <1tr@vl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a mecha?!nism that moves in a fixed course.
traveller	4.a.
	syl	trav+el+ler
	pron	<1tr@v*l*>, <1tr@vl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thimble fitted to slide freely on a rope, spar, or rod.
traveller	4.b.
	syl	trav+el+ler
	pron	<1tr@v*l*>, <1tr@vl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fixed rod on which such a thimble slides.
traveller's cheque	0.
	syl	trav+el+ler's cheque
	pos	n.
	def	a cheque in any of various denominations sold by a bank, etc., to the bearer, who signs it on purchase and can cash it by signing it again.
traveller's joy	0.
	syl	trav+el+ler's joy
	pos	n.
	def	a ranunculaceous Old World climbing plant, having white flowers and heads of feathery plumed fruits. Also called: {old man's beard}.
travelling salesman	0.
	syl	trav+el+ling sales+man
	pos	n.
	def	a salesman who travels within an assigned territory in order to sell merchandise or to solicit orders for the commercial enterprise he represents by direct personal contact with customers and potential customers. Also called: {commercial traveller, traveller}.
travelling wave	0.a.
	syl	trav+el+ling wave
	pos	n.
	def	a wave carrying energy away from its source.
travelling wave	0.b.
	syl	trav+el+ling wave
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a travelling-wave aerial.
travelog	alt
	head	travelogue
	or	travelogue
	syl	trav+e:log
	pron	<1tr@vLog>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
travelogue	0.
	or	travelog
	syl	trav+e:logue
	pron	<1tr@vLog>
	pos	n.
	def	a film, lecture, or brochure on travels and travelling.
travel-sick	0.
	syl	trav:el-sick
	pos	adj.
	def	nauseous from riding in a moving vehicle. &- {#!trav@.el-@!sick@.ness}
traverse	ety	C14: from Old French traverser, from Late Latin tr*_ansvers*_are, from Latin tr*_ansversus #7transverse  &- #!tra+vers+a@.ble adj.
traverse	1.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pass or go over or back and forth over (something); cross.
traverse	2.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to go against; oppose; ob?!struct.
traverse	3.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move sideways or cross?!ways.
traverse	4.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend or reach across.
traverse	5.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn (an artillery gun) laterally on its pivot or mount or (of an artillery gun) to turn laterally.
traverse	6.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look over or examine carefully.
traverse	7.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to deny (an allegation of fact), as in pleading.
traverse	8.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Fencing.
	def	to slide one's blade towards an opponent's hilt while applying pressure against his blade.
traverse	9.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	to move across (a face) horizontally.
traverse	10.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to brace (a yard) fore and aft.
traverse	11.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something being or lying across, such as a transom.
traverse	12.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery or loft inside a building that crosses it.
traverse	13.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	another name for { {transversal} (sense 1)}.
traverse	14.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an obstruction or hindrance.
traverse	15.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a protective bank or other barrier across a trench or rampart.
traverse	16.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a railing, screen, or curtain.
traverse	17.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of traversing or crossing.
traverse	18.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a path or road across.
traverse	19.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the zigzag course of a vessel tacking frequently.
traverse	20.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the formal denial of a fact alleged in the opposite party's pleading.
traverse	21.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a survey consisting of a series of straight lines, the length of each and the angle between them being measured.
traverse	22.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or lying across; transverse.
traverse	23.
	syl	trav+erse
	pron	<1tr@vR:s>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {across}.
traversal	sub
	head	traverse
	syl	tra+1vers+al
	pos	adj.
traverser	sub
	head	traverse
	syl	tra+vers+er
	pos	n.
travertine	ety	C18: from Italian travertino (influenced by tra- #7trans -), from Latin lapis T*_iburt*_inus Tiburtine stone, from T*_iburs the district around Tibur (now Tivoli)
travertin	alt
	head	travertine
	or	travertine
	syl	trav+er+tin
	pron	<1tr@v*tin>
	pos	n.
travertine	0.
	or	travertin
	syl	trav+er+tine
	pron	<1tr@v*tin>
	pos	n.
	def	a porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate, used for building. Also called: {calc-sinter}.
travesty	ety	C17: from French travesti disguised, from travestir to disguise, from Italian travestire, from tra- #7trans -#7+ vestire to clothe
travesties	infl
	head	travesty
	syl	trav+es+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
travesty	1.
	syl	trav+es+ty
	pron	<1tr@visti>
	pos	n.
	def	a farcical or grotesque imitation; mockery; parody. {~} {+ties, +ty+ing, +tied}.
travesty	2.
	syl	trav+es+ty
	pron	<1tr@visti>
	pos	n.
	def	to make or be a travesty of.
travois	ety	from Canadian French, from French travail #7trave 
travois	infl
	syl	tra+vois
	pron	<-1vciz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
travois	0.
	syl	tra+vois
	pron	<tr*1vci>
	pos	n.
	def	a sled formerly used by the Plains Indians of North America, consisting of two poles joined by a frame and pulled by an animal.
trawl	ety	C17: from Middle Dutch traghelen to drag, from Latin tr*_agula dragnet; see #7trail 
trawl	1.
	syl	trawl
	pron	<trc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sea fishing.
	def	Also called: {trawl net}. a large net, usually in the shape of a sock or bag, drawn at deep levels behind special boats (trawlers).
trawl	2.
	syl	trawl
	pron	<trc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sea fishing.
	def	Also called: {trawl line}. a long line to which numerous shorter hooked lines are attached, suspended between buoys. See also {setline, trotline}.
trawl	3.
	syl	trawl
	pron	<trc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sea fishing.
	def	the act of trawling.
trawl	4.
	syl	trawl
	pron	<trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sea fishing.
	def	to catch or try to catch (fish) with a trawl net or trawl line.
trawl	5.
	syl	trawl
	pron	<trc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sea fishing.
	def	to drag (a trawl net) or suspend (a trawl line).
trawl	6.
	syl	trawl
	pron	<trc:l>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Sea fishing.; Angling.
	def	another word for {troll} %1.
trawler	1.
	syl	trawl+er
	pron	<1trc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel used for trawling.
trawler	2.
	syl	trawl+er
	pron	<1trc:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who trawls.
tray	ety	Old English trieg; related to Old Swedish tr*"o corn measure, Old Norse treyja carrier, Greek driti tub, German Trog #7trough 
tray	1.
	syl	tray
	pron	<trA>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin flat board or plate of metal, plastic, etc., usually with a raised edge, on which things can be carried.
tray	2.
	syl	tray
	pron	<trA>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow receptacle for papers, etc., sometimes forming a drawer in a cabinet or box.
traymobile	0.
	syl	tray+mobile
	pron	<1trA2m*ubEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal word for {trolley}.
treacherous	1.
	syl	treach+er+ous
	pron	<1treC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	betraying or likely to betray faith or confidence.
treacherous	2.
	syl	treach+er+ous
	pron	<1treC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	unstable, unreliable, or dangerous.
	exam	1	treacherous weather;
	exam	2	treacherous ground.
treacherously	sub
	head	treacherous
	syl	treach+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
treacherousness	sub
	head	treacherous
	syl	treach+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
treachery	ety	C13: from Old French trecherie, from trechier to cheat; compare #7trick 
treacheries	infl
	head	treachery
	syl	treach+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
treachery	1.
	syl	treach+er:y
	pron	<1treC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of wilful betrayal.
treachery	2.
	syl	treach+er:y
	pron	<1treC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the disposition to betray.
treacle	ety	C14: from Old French triacle, from Latin th*_eriaca antidote to poison; see #7theriac 
treacle	1.
	syl	trea+cle
	pron	<1trEkL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {black treacle}. a dark viscous syrup obtained during the refining of sugar.
treacle	2.
	syl	trea+cle
	pron	<1trEkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {golden syrup}.
treacle	3.
	syl	trea+cle
	pron	<1trEkL>
	pos	n.
	def	anything sweet and cloying.
treacle	4.
	syl	trea+cle
	pron	<1trEkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any of various preparations used as an antidote to poisoning.
treacly	sub
	head	treacle
	syl	trea+cly
	pos	adj.
treacliness	sub
	head	treacle
	syl	trea+cli+ness
	pos	n.
treacle mustard	0.
	syl	trea+cle mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate cruciferous annual plant, having small yellow flowers. It is a common weed in cultivated ground.
tread	ety	Old English tredan; related to Old Norse trotha, Old High German tretan, Swedish tr*"ada 
treads	infl
	head	tread
	syl	treads
	pos	vb.
treading	infl
	head	tread
	syl	tread+ing
	pos	vb.
trod	infl
	head	tread
	syl	trod
	pos	vb.
trodden	infl
	head	tread
	or	trod
	syl	trod+den
	pos	vb.
trod	infl
	head	tread
	or	trodden
	syl	trod.
	pos	vb.
tread	1.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk or trample in, on, over, or across (something).
tread	2.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to crush or squash by or as if by treading.
	exam	1	to tread grapes;
	exam	2	to tread on a spider.
tread	3.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to subdue or repress, as by doing injury (to).
	exam	1	to tread on one's inferiors.
tread	4.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do by walking or dancing.
	exam	1	to tread a tango.
tread	5.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a male bird
	def	to copulate with (a female bird).
tread lightly	6.
	head	tread
	syl	tread lightly.
	def	to proceed with delicacy or tact.
tread on someone's toes	7.
	head	tread
	syl	tread on someone's toes.
	def	to infringe on his sphere of action, feelings, etc.
tread water	8.
	head	tread
	syl	tread water.
	def	to stay afloat in an upright position by moving the legs in a walking motion.
tread	9.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner or style of walking, dancing, etc..
	exam	1	a light tread.
tread	10.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of treading.
tread	11.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the top surface of a step in a staircase.
tread	12.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer part of a tyre or wheel that makes contact with the road, esp. the grooved surface of a pneumatic tyre.
tread	13.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a rail that wheels touch.
tread	14.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe that is generally in contact with the ground.
tread	15.
	syl	tread
	pron	<tred>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {footprint}.
treader	sub
	head	tread
	syl	tread+er
	pos	n.
treadle	ety	Old English tredel, from tr*_@ade something firm, from tredan to #7tread 
treadle	1.a.
	syl	trea+dle
	pron	<1tredL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocking lever operated by the foot to drive a machine.
treadle	1.b.
	syl	trea+dle
	pron	<1tredL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a treadle sewing machine.
treadle	2.
	syl	trea+dle
	pron	<1tredL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to work (a machine) with a treadle.
treadler	sub
	head	treadle
	syl	trea+dler
	pos	n.
treadmill	1.
	syl	tread+mill
	pron	<1tred2mil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tread+wheel}. (formerly) an apparatus used to produce rotation, in which the weight of men or animals climbing steps on or around the periphery of a cylinder or wheel caused it to turn.
treadmill	2.
	syl	tread+mill
	pron	<1tred2mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a dreary round or routine.
treas	1.
	syl	treas.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	treasurer.
treas	2.
	syl	treas.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	treasury.
treason	ety	C13: from Old French tra*"ison, from Latin tr*_aditi*_o a handing over; see #7tradition, traditor  &- #!trea+son+a@.ble or #!trea+son+ous adj. ?- #!trea+son+a@.ble+ness n.
treason	1.
	syl	trea+son
	pron	<1trEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	violation or betrayal of the allegiance that a person owes his sovereign or his country, esp. by attempting to overthrow the government; high treason.
treason	2.
	syl	trea+son
	pron	<1trEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	any treachery or betrayal.
treasonably	sub
	head	treason
	syl	trea+son+a:bly
	pos	adv.
treasure	ety	C12: from Old French tresor, from Latin th*_esaurus anything hoarded, from Greek th*_esauros 
treasure	1.
	syl	treas+ure
	pron	<1treZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	wealth and riches, usually hoarded, esp. in the form of money, precious metals, or gems.
treasure	2.
	syl	treas+ure
	pron	<1treZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing or person that is highly prized or valued.
treasure	3.
	syl	treas+ure
	pron	<1treZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prize highly as valuable, rare, or costly.
treasure	4.
	syl	treas+ure
	pron	<1treZ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store up and save; hoard.
treasurable	sub
	head	treasure
	syl	treas+ur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
treasureless	sub
	head	treasure
	syl	treas+ure+less
	pos	adj.
treasure hunt	0.
	syl	treas+ure hunt
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which players act upon successive clues and are eventually directed to a prize.
treasurer	0.
	syl	treas+ur+er
	pron	<1treZ*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to look after the funds of a society, company, city, or other governing body.
treasurership	sub
	head	treasurer
	syl	treas+ur+er+2ship
	pos	n.
Treasurer	0.
	syl	Treas+ur+er
	pron	<1treZ*r*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Commonwealth of Australia and each of the Australian states
	def	the minister of finance.
treasure-trove	ety	C16: from Anglo-French tresor trov*'e treasure found, from Old French tresor #7treasure+ trover to find
treasure-trove	1.
	syl	treas:ure-trove
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	any articles, such as coins, bullion, etc., found hidden in the earth or elsewhere and of unknown ownership.
treasure-trove	2.
	syl	treas:ure-trove
	pos	n.
	def	anything similarly discovered that is of value.
treasury	ety	C13: from Old French tresorie, from tresor #7treasure 
treasuries	infl
	head	treasury
	syl	treas+ur:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
treasury	1.
	syl	treas+ur:y
	pron	<1treZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a storage place for treasure.
treasury	2.
	syl	treas+ur:y
	pron	<1treZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the revenues or funds of a government, private organization, or individual.
treasury	3.
	syl	treas+ur:y
	pron	<1treZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where funds are kept and disbursed.
Treasury	0.
	syl	Treas+ur:y
	pron	<1treZ*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various countries
	def	the government department in charge of finance. In Britain the Treasury is also responsible for economic strategy.
Treasury Bench	0.
	syl	Treas+ur:y Bench
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the front bench to the right of the Speaker in the House of Commons, traditionally reserved for members of the Government.
Treasury bill	0.
	syl	Treas+ur:y bill
	pos	n.
	def	a short-term noninterest-bearing obligation issued by the U.S. Treasury, payable to bearer and maturing usually in 91 days, within which it is tradable on a discount basis on the open market.
treasury bond	0.
	syl	treas+ur:y bond
	pos	n.
	def	a long-term interest-bearing bond issued by the U.S. Treasury.
treasury certificate	0.
	syl	treas+ur:y cer+tif:i+cate
	pos	n.
	def	a short-term obligation issued by the U.S. Treasury, maturing in 12 months with interest payable by coupon redemption.
treasury note	1.
	syl	treas+ur:y note
	pos	n.
	def	a note issued by the U.S. Treasury and generally receivable as legal tender for any debt.
treasury note	2.
	syl	treas+ur:y note
	pos	n.
	def	a medium-term interest-bearing obligation issued by the U.S. Treasury, maturing in from one to five years.
treat	ety	C13: from Old French tretier, from Latin tract*_are to manage, from trahere to drag
treat	1.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a celebration, entertainment, gift, or feast given for or to someone and paid for by another.
treat	2.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any delightful surprise or specially pleasant occasion.
treat	3.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of treating.
treat	4.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deal with or regard in a certain manner.
	exam	1	she treats school as a joke.
treat	5.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply treatment to.
	exam	1	to treat a patient for malaria.
treat	6.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to a process or to the application of a substance.
	exam	1	to treat photographic film with developer.
treat	7.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to provide (someone) (with) as a treat.
	exam	1	he treated the children to a trip to the zoo.
treat	8.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to deal (with), as in writing or speaking.
treat	9.
	syl	treat
	pron	<trEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to discuss settlement.
treatable	sub
	head	treat
	syl	treat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
treater	sub
	head	treat
	syl	treat+er
	pos	n.
treatise	ety	C14: from Anglo-French tretiz, from Old French tretier to #7treat 
treatise	1.
	syl	trea+tise
	pron	<1trEtiz>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal work on a subject, esp. one that deals systematically with its principles and conclusions.
treatise	2.
	syl	trea+tise
	pron	<1trEtiz>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {narrative}.
treatment	1.
	syl	treat+ment
	pron	<1trEtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the application of medicines, surgery, psychotherapy, etc., to a patient or to a disease or symptom.
treatment	2.
	syl	treat+ment
	pron	<1trEtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the manner of handling or dealing with a person or thing, as in a literary or artistic work.
treatment	3.
	syl	treat+ment
	pron	<1trEtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, practice, or manner of treating.
treatment	4.
	syl	treat+ment
	pron	<1trEtm*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	an expansion of a script into sequence form, indicating camera angles, dialogue, etc.
the treatment	5.
	head	treatment
	syl	the treatment.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the usual manner of dealing with a particular type of person (esp. in the phrase {give someone the (full) treatment}) .
treaty	ety	C14: from Old French trait*'e, from Medieval Latin tract*_atus treaty, from Latin: discussion, from tract*_are to manage; see #7treat 
treaties	infl
	head	treaty
	syl	trea+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
treaty	1.a.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal agreement or contract between two or more states, such as an alliance or trade arrangement.
treaty	1.b.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	the document in which such a contract is written.
treaty	2.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	any international agreement.
treaty	3.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	any pact or agreement.
treaty	4.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement between two parties concerning the purchase of property at a price privately agreed between them.
treaty	5.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	negotiation towards an agreement.
treaty	6.a.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the formal agreements between Indian bands and the federal government by which the Indians surrender their land rights in return for various forms of aid.
treaty	6.b.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	treaty Indians;
	exam	2	treaty money.
treaty	7.
	syl	trea+ty
	pron	<1trEti>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {entreaty}.
treatyless	sub
	head	treaty
	syl	trea+ty+less
	pos	adj.
treaty port	0.
	syl	trea+ty port
	pos	n.
	usage	in China, Japan, and Korea during the last half of the 19th and first half of the 20th centuries
	def	a city, esp. a port, in which foreigners, esp. Westerners, were allowed by treaty to conduct trade.
Trebizond	0.
	syl	Treb:i+zond
	pron	<1trebi2zond>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Trabzon}.
treble	ety	C14: from Old French, from Latin triplus threefold, #7triple 
treble	1.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	adj.
	def	threefold; triple.
treble	2.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a soprano voice or part or a high-pitched instrument.
treble	3.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	treble the amount, size, etc.
treble	4.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a soprano voice or part or a high-pitched instrument.
treble	5.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest register of a musical instrument.
treble	6.a.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	the high-frequency gain of an audio amplifier, esp. in a record player or tape recorder.
treble	6.b.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a control knob on such an instrument by means of which the high-frequency gain can be increased or decreased.
treble	7.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Change-ringing.
	def	the lightest and highest bell in a ring.
treble	8.a.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	the narrow inner ring on a dartboard.
treble	8.b.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	n.
	def	a hit on this ring.
treble	9.
	syl	tre+ble
	pron	<1trebL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become three times as much.
trebleness	sub
	head	treble
	syl	tre+ble+ness
	pos	n.
trebly	sub
	head	treble
	syl	tre+bly
	pos	adv.
treble chance	0.
	syl	tre+ble chance
	pos	n.
	def	a method of betting in football pools in which the chances of winning are related to the number of draws and the number of home and away wins forecast by the competitor.
treble clef	0.
	syl	tre+ble clef
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the clef that establishes G a fifth above middle C as being on the second line of the staff. Symbol: ###800864
Treblinka	0.
	syl	Tre+blin+ka
	pron	<tre1bliGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Nazi concentration camp in central Poland, on the Bug River northeast of Warsaw: chiefly remembered as the place where the Jews of the Warsaw ghetto were put to death.
trebuchet	ety	C13: from Old French, from trebuchier to stumble, from tre- #7trans -#7+ -buchier, from buc trunk of the body, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German b*_uh belly, Old English buc 
trebucket	alt
	head	trebuchet
	or	trebuchet
	syl	tre+buck+et
	pron	<1trEb^kit>
	pos	n.
trebuchet	0.
	or	trebucket
	syl	treb:u+chet
	pron	<1trebju2Set>
	pos	n.
	def	a large medieval weapon consisting of a sling on a pivoted wooden arm set in motion by the fall of a weight.
trecento	ety	C19: shortened from Italian mille trecento one thousand three hundred
trecento	0.
	syl	tre+cen+to
	pron	<trA1Cent*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the 14th century, esp. with reference to Italian art and literature.
trecentist	sub
	head	trecento
	syl	tre+1cen+tist
	pos	n.
tree	ety	Old English treo; related to Old Frisian, Old Norse tr*_e, Old Saxon trio, Gothic triu, Greek doru wood, drus tree
tree	1.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	any large woody perennial plant with a distinct trunk giving rise to branches or leaves at some distance from the ground. Related adj.: {arboreal}.
tree	2.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that resembles this but has a trunk not made of wood, such as a palm tree.
tree	3.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden post, bar, etc.
tree	4.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	See {family tree, shoetree, saddletree}.
tree	5.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a treelike crystal growth; dendrite.
tree	6.a.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a branching diagrammatic representation of something, such as the grammatical structure of a sentence.
tree	6.b.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tree diagram.
tree	7.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {gallows}.
tree	8.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the cross on which Christ was crucified.
at the top of the tree	9.
	head	tree
	syl	at the top of the tree.
	def	in the highest position of a profession, etc.
up a tree	10.
	head	tree
	syl	up a tree.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	in a difficult situation; trapped or stumped.
tree	11.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive or force up a tree.
tree	12.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to force into a difficult situation.
tree	13.
	syl	tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or stretch (a shoe) on a shoetree.
treeless	sub
	head	tree
	syl	tree+less
	pos	adj.
treelessness	sub
	head	tree
	syl	tree+less+ness
	pos	n.
treelike	sub
	head	tree
	syl	tree+2like
	pos	adj.
Tree	0.
	syl	Tree
	pron	<trE>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Her@.bert Beer@.bohm}. 1853-1917, English actor and theatre manager; half brother of Max Beerbohm. He was noted for his lavish productions of Shakespeare.
tree creeper	0.
	syl	tree creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	any small songbird of the family of the N hemisphere, having a brown-and-white plumage and slender downward-curving bill. They creep up trees to feed on insects.
tree farm	0.
	syl	tree farm
	pos	n.
	def	an area of forest in which the growth of the trees is managed on a commercial basis.
tree fern	0.
	syl	tree fern
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous large tropical ferns, mainly of the family having a trunklike stem bearing fronds at the top.
tree frog	1.
	syl	tree frog
	pos	n.
	def	any arboreal frog of the family chiefly of SE Asia, Australia, and America. They are strong jumpers and have long toes ending in adhesive discs, which assist in climbing.
tree frog	2.
	syl	tree frog
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other arboreal frogs of different families.
tree heath	0.
	syl	tree heath
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{briar%1} (sense 1)}.
treehopper	0.
	syl	tree+hop:per
	pron	<1trE2hop*>
	pos	n.
	def	any homopterous insect of the family which live among trees and other plants and typically have a large hoodlike thoracic process curving backwards over the body.
tree kangaroo	0.
	syl	tree kan+ga+roo
	pos	n.
	def	any of several arboreal kangaroos of the genus of New Guinea and N Australia, having hind and forelegs of a similar length and a long tail.
tree line	0.
	syl	tree line
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {timber line}.
tree mallow	0.
	syl	tree mal+low
	pos	n.
	def	a malvaceous treelike plant, of rocky coastal areas of Europe and N Africa, having a woody stem, rounded leaves, and red-purple flowers.
treen	ety	Old English tr*_eowen, from tr*_eow #7tree 
treen	1.
	syl	tre+en
	pron	<1trE*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of wood; wooden.
treen	2.
	syl	tre+en
	pron	<1trE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {treenware}.
treen	3.
	syl	tre+en
	pron	<1trE*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of making treenware.
trenail	infl
	head	treenail
	or	trunnel
	syl	tre+nail
	pron	<1trEnAl>, <1trenL>
	pos	n.
trunnel	infl
	head	treenail
	or	trenail
	syl	trun+nel
	pron	<1tr^nL>
	pos	n.
treenail	0.
	syl	tree+nail
	pron	<1trEnAl>, <1trenL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dowel used for pinning planks or timbers together.
treenware	0.
	syl	tre:en+ware
	pron	<1trE*n2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	dishes and other household utensils made of wood, as by pioneers in North America.
tree of heaven	0.
	syl	tree of heav+en
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ailanthus}.
tree of knowledge of good and evil	0.
	syl	tree of knowl+edge of good and e:vil
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tree in the Garden of Eden bearing the forbidden fruit that Adam and Eve ate, thus incurring loss of primal innocence (Genesis 2:9; 3:2-7).
tree of life	1.
	syl	tree of life
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a tree in the Garden of Eden, the fruit of which had the power of conferring eternal life (Genesis 2:9; 3:22).
tree of life	2.
	syl	tree of life
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	a tree in the heavenly Jerusalem, for the healing of the nations (Revelation 22:2).
tree runner	0.
	syl	tree run+ner
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	another name for {sittella}.
tree shrew	0.
	syl	tree shrew
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small arboreal prosimian primates of the family of SE Asia, having large eyes and resembling squirrels.
tree snake	0.
	syl	tree snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various slender arboreal colubrid snakes of the genera ({green tree snakes}) , ({golden tree snakes}) , etc.
tree sparrow	1.
	syl	tree spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a small European weaverbird, similar to the house sparrow but having a brown head.
tree sparrow	2.
	syl	tree spar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a small North American finch, having a reddish-brown head, grey underparts, and brown striped back and wings.
tree surgery	0.
	syl	tree sur+ger:y
	pos	n.
	def	the treatment of damaged trees by filling cavities, applying braces, etc.
tree surgeon	sub
	head	tree surgery
	syl	tree sur+geon
	pos	n.
tree toad	0.
	syl	tree toad
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {tree frog}.
tref	ety	Yiddish, from Hebrew ter*_eph*_ah, literally: torn (i.e., animal meat torn by beasts), from t*_araf to tear
tref	0.
	syl	tref
	pron	<trAf>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	unclean and not permitted as food.
trefoil	ety	C14: from Anglo-French trifoil, from Latin trifolium three-leaved herb, from #7tri -#7+ folium leaf &- #!tre+foiled adj.
trefoil	1.
	syl	tre+foil
	pron	<1trefcil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous leguminous plants of the temperate genus having leaves divided into three leaflets and dense heads of small white, yellow, red, or purple flowers.
trefoil	2.
	syl	tre+foil
	pron	<1trefcil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various related plants having leaves divided into three leaflets, such as bird's-foot trefoil.
trefoil	3.
	syl	tre+foil
	pron	<1trefcil>
	pos	n.
	def	a flower or leaf having three lobes.
trefoil	4.
	syl	tre+foil
	pron	<1trefcil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	an ornament in the form of three arcs arranged in a circle.
trehala	ety	C19: from Turkish t*_ig*_ala, from Persian t*_igh*_al 
trehala	0.
	syl	tre+ha+la
	pron	<tri1ha:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	an edible sugary substance obtained from the pupal cocoon of an Asian weevil,
trehalose	ety	C19: from #7trehala 
trehalose	0.
	syl	tre+ha+lose
	pron	<1trEh*2l*us>, <-2l*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline disaccharide that occurs in yeast and certain fungi. Formula: C\1\2H\2\2O\1\1.
treillage	ety	C17: from French, from Old French treille bower, from Latin trichila; see -#7age 
treillage	0.
	syl	treil+lage
	pron	<1trAliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	latticework; trellis.
Heinrich von	infl
	head	Treitschke
	syl	Hein:rich von
	pron	<1hInri*,c> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Treitschke	0.
	syl	Treitsch:ke
	pron	German <1trICk*>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-96, German historian, noted for his highly nationalistic views.
trek	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, from Middle Dutch trekken to travel; related to Old Frisian trekka 
trek	1.
	syl	trek
	pron	<trek>
	pos	n.
	def	a long and often difficult journey.
trek	2.
	syl	trek
	pron	<trek>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	a journey or stage of a journey, esp. a migration by ox wagon.
treks	infl
	head	trek
	syl	treks
	pos	vb.
trekking	infl
	head	trek
	syl	trek+king
	pos	vb.
trekked	infl
	head	trek
	syl	trekked.
	pos	vb.
trek	3.
	syl	trek
	pron	<trek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a trek.
trek	4.
	syl	trek
	pron	<trek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	S. African. of an ox, etc.
	def	to draw (a load).
trekker	sub
	head	trek
	syl	trek+ker
	pos	n.
trellis	ety	C14: from Old French treliz fabric of open texture, from Late Latin tril*_icius woven with three threads, from Latin #7tri -#7+ l*_icium thread
trellis	1.
	syl	trel+lis
	pron	<1trelis>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure or pattern of latticework, esp. one used to support climbing plants.
trellis	2.
	syl	trel+lis
	pron	<1trelis>
	pos	n.
	def	an arch made of lattice?!work.
trellis	3.
	syl	trel+lis
	pron	<1trelis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to interweave (strips of wood, etc.) to make a trellis.
trellis	4.
	syl	trel+lis
	pron	<1trelis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or support with a trellis.
trellis-like	sub
	head	trellis
	syl	trel:lis-2like
	pos	adj.
trelliswork	0.a.
	syl	trel:lis+work
	pron	<1trelis2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	work or patterns of trellis; latticework.
trelliswork	0.b.
	syl	trel:lis+work
	pron	<1trelis2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a trelliswork fence.
trematode	ety	C19: from New Latin Trematoda, from Greek tr*_emat*_od*_es full of holes, from tr*_ema a hole
trematode	0.
	syl	trem:a+tode
	pron	<1trem*2t*ud>, <1trE->
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic flatworm of the class which includes the flukes.
tremble	ety	C14: from Old French trembler, from Medieval Latin tremul*_are, from Latin tremulus quivering, from tremere to quake
tremble	1.
	syl	trem+ble
	pron	<1trembL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to vibrate with short slight movements; quiver.
tremble	2.
	syl	trem+ble
	pron	<1trembL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shake involuntarily, as with cold or fear; shiver.
tremble	3.
	syl	trem+ble
	pron	<1trembL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to experience fear or anxiety.
tremble	4.
	syl	trem+ble
	pron	<1trembL>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of trembling.
trembler	sub
	head	tremble
	syl	trem+bler
	pos	n.
tremblingly	sub
	head	tremble
	syl	trem+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
trembly	sub
	head	tremble
	syl	trem+bly
	pos	adj.
trembles	1.
	syl	trem+bles
	pron	<1trembLz>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {milk sickness}. a disease of cattle and sheep characterized by muscular incoordination and tremor, caused by ingestion of white snakeroot or rayless goldenrod.
trembles	2.
	syl	trem+bles
	pron	<1trembLz>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {Parkinson's disease}.
trembling poplar	0.
	syl	trem+bling pop+lar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {aspen}.
tremendous	ety	C17: from Latin tremendus terrible, literally: that is to be trembled at, from tremere to quake
tremendous	1.
	syl	tre+men+dous
	pron	<tri1mend*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	vast; huge.
tremendous	2.
	syl	tre+men+dous
	pron	<tri1mend*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very exciting or unusual.
tremendous	4.
	syl	tre+men+dous
	pron	<tri1mend*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	terrible or dreadful.
tremendously	sub
	head	tremendous
	syl	tre+1men+dous+ly
	pos	adv.
tremendousness	sub
	head	tremendous
	syl	tre+1men+dous+ness
	pos	n.
tremolite	ety	C18: from Tremola, name of Swiss valley where it was found+{-#7ite %1}
tremolite	0.
	syl	trem:o+lite
	pron	<1trem*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or pale green mineral of the amphibole group consisting of calcium magnesium silicate and used as a form of asbestos. Formula: Ca\2(Mg,Fe)\5Si\8O\2\2(OH)\2.
tremolo	ety	C19: from Italian: quavering, from Medieval Latin tremul*_are to #7tremble 
tremolos	infl
	head	tremolo
	syl	trem:o+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tremolo	1.a.
	syl	trem:o+lo
	pron	<1trem*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	in playing the violin, cello, etc.
	def	the rapid repetition of a single note produced by a quick back-and-forth movement of the bow.
tremolo	1.b.
	syl	trem:o+lo
	pron	<1trem*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the rapid reiteration of two notes usually a third or greater interval apart ({fingered tremolo}) . Compare {{trill} %1 (sense 1)}.
tremolo	2.
	syl	trem:o+lo
	pron	<1trem*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	usage	in singing
	def	a fluctuation in pitch. Compare {vibrato}.
tremolo	3.
	syl	trem:o+lo
	pron	<1trem*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a vocal ornament of late renaissance music consisting of the increasingly rapid reiteration of a single note.
tremolo	4.
	syl	trem:o+lo
	pron	<1trem*2l*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {tremulant}.
tremor	ety	C14: from Latin: a shaking, from tremere to tremble, quake
tremor	1.
	syl	trem+or
	pron	<1trem*>
	pos	n.
	def	an involuntary shudder or vibration, as from illness, fear, shock, etc.
tremor	2.
	syl	trem+or
	pron	<1trem*>
	pos	n.
	def	any trembling or quivering movement.
tremor	3.
	syl	trem+or
	pron	<1trem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vibrating or trembling effect, as of sound or light.
tremor	4.
	syl	trem+or
	pron	<1trem*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {earth tremor}. a minor earthquake. {~} to tremble.
tremorless	sub
	head	tremor
	syl	trem+or+less
	pos	adj.
tremorlessly	sub
	head	tremor
	syl	trem+or+less+ly
	pos	adv.
tremorous	sub
	head	tremor
	syl	trem+or+ous
	pos	adj.
tremulant	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin tremul*_are to #7tremble 
tremulant	0.a.
	syl	trem:u+lant
	pron	<1tremjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a device on an organ by which the wind stream is made to fluctuate in intensity producing a tremolo effect.
tremulant	0.b.
	syl	trem:u+lant
	pron	<1tremjul*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a device on an electrophonic instrument designed to produce a similar effect.
tremulous	ety	C17: from Latin tremulus quivering, from tremere to shake
tremulous	1.
	syl	trem:u+lous
	pron	<1tremjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	vibrating slightly; quavering; trembling.
	exam	1	a tremulous voice.
tremulous	2.
	syl	trem:u+lous
	pron	<1tremjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing or characterized by fear, anxiety, excitement, etc.
tremulously	sub
	head	tremulous
	syl	trem:u+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
tremulousness	sub
	head	tremulous
	syl	trem:u+lous+ness
	pos	n.
trenail	0.
	syl	tre+nail
	pron	<1trEnAl>, <1trenL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {treenail}.
trench	ety	C14: from Old French trenche something cut, from trenchier to cut, from Latin trunc*_are to cut off
trench	1.
	syl	trench
	pron	<trenC>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep ditch or furrow.
trench	2.
	syl	trench
	pron	<trenC>
	pos	n.
	def	a ditch dug as a fortification, having a parapet of the excavated earth.
trench	3.
	syl	trench
	pron	<trenC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a trench in (a place).
trench	4.
	syl	trench
	pron	<trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fortify with a trench or trenches.
trench	5.
	syl	trench
	pron	<trenC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slash or be slashed.
trench	6.
	syl	trench
	pron	<trenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	to encroach or verge.
trenchant	ety	C14: from Old French trenchant cutting, from trenchier to cut; see #7trench 
trenchant	1.
	syl	trench+ant
	pron	<1trenC*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	keen or incisive.
	exam	1	trenchant criticism.
trenchant	2.
	syl	trench+ant
	pron	<1trenC*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	vigorous and effective.
	exam	1	a trenchant foreign policy.
trenchant	3.
	syl	trench+ant
	pron	<1trenC*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	distinctly defined.
	exam	1	a trenchant outline.
trenchant	4.
	syl	trench+ant
	pron	<1trenC*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	sharp.
	exam	1	a trenchant sword.
trenchancy	sub
	head	trenchant
	syl	trench+an+cy
	pos	n.
trenchantly	sub
	head	trenchant
	syl	trench+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
trench coat	0.
	syl	trench coat
	pos	n.
	def	a belted double-breasted waterproof coat of gabardine, etc., resembling a military officer's coat.
trencher	ety	C14 trenchour knife, plate for carving on, from Old French trencheoir, from trenchier to cut; see #7trench 
trencher	H1.1.
	syl	trench+er
	pron	<1trenC*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a wooden board on which food was served or cut.
trencher	H1.2.
	syl	trench+er
	pron	<1trenC*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trencher cap}. another name for {{mortarboard} (sense 1)}.
trencher	H2.0.
	syl	trench+er
	pron	<1trenC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that digs trenches.
trenchermen	infl
	head	trencherman
	syl	trench:er+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trencherman	1.
	syl	trench:er+man
	pron	<1trenC*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who enjoys food; hearty eater.
trencherman	2.
	syl	trench:er+man
	pron	<1trenC*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who sponges on others; parasite.
trenches	0.
	syl	trench:es
	pron	<1trenCiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a system of excavations used for the protection of troops, esp. those ({the Trenches}) used at the front line in World War I.
trench fever	0.
	syl	trench fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious disease characterized by fever and muscular aches and pains, caused by the micro?!organism and transmitted by the bite of a body louse.
trench foot	0.
	syl	trench foot
	pos	n.
	def	a form of frostbite affecting the feet of persons standing for long periods in cold water.
trench knife	0.
	syl	trench knife
	pos	n.
	def	a double-edged steel knife for close combat.
gun	alt
	head	trench mortar
	or	trench mortar
	syl	gun
	pos	n.
trench mortar	0.
	or	gun
	syl	trench mor+tar
	pos	n.
	def	a portable mortar used to shoot projectiles at a high trajectory over a short range.
trench mouth	0.
	syl	trench mouth
	pos	n.
	def	a bacterial ulcerative disease characterized by inflammation of the tonsils, gums, etc.
trench warfare	0.
	syl	trench war+fare
	pos	n.
	def	a type of warfare in which opposing armies face each other in entrenched positions.
trend	ety	Old English trendan to turn; related to Middle Low German trenden 
trend	1.
	syl	trend
	pron	<trend>
	pos	n.
	def	general tendency or direction.
trend	2.
	syl	trend
	pron	<trend>
	pos	n.
	def	fashion; mode.
trend	3.
	syl	trend
	pron	<trend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take a certain trend.
	infl
	head	trendy
	syl	~
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal, often derogatory.
trendier	infl
	head	trendy
	syl	trend:i+er
	pos	adj.
trendiest	infl
	head	trendy
	syl	trend:i+est.
	pos	adj.
trendy	1.
	syl	trend:y
	pron	<1trendi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consciously fashionable. {~}
trendy	2.
	syl	trend:y
	pron	<1trendi>
	pos	adj.
	def	a trendy person. &- {#!trend@.i+ly} &- {#!trend@.i+ness}
Trengganu	0.
	syl	Treng+ga+nu
	pron	<treG1ga:nu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of Malaysia, on the E Malay Peninsula on the South China Sea: under Thai suzerainty until becoming a British protectorate in 1909; joined the Federation of Malaya in 1948; an isolated forested region; mainly agricultural. Capital: Kuala Trengganu. Pop.: 404924 (1970). Area: 13020 sq. km (5027 sq. miles).
Trent	1.
	syl	Trent
	pron	<trent>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central England, rising in Staffordshire and flowing generally northeast into the Humber: the chief river of the Midlands. Length: 270 km (170 miles).
Trent	2.
	syl	Trent
	pron	<trent>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Trient}. the German name for {Trento}.
trente et quarante	ety	C17: French, literally: thirty and forty; referring to the rule that forty is the maximum number that may be dealt and the winning colour is the one closest to thirty-one
trente et quarante	0.
	syl	trente et qua+rante
	qual	French
	def	tr?~a te ka#!r*~a$:t) a gambling game played at a table specially marked in red and black for the positioning of the wagers.
Trentino-Alto Adige	0.
	syl	Tren:ti:no-Al:to A:di+ge
	pron	<tren1tEn*u> <1a:lt*u> <1a:di2JA>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of N Italy: consists of the part of the Tyrol south of the Brenner Pass, ceded by Austria after World War I. Pop.: 839025 (1971). Area: 13613 sq. km (5256 sq. miles). Former name (until 1947): {Venezia Tridentina}.
Trento	0.
	syl	Tren+to
	pron	Italian <1trento>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Trentino-Alto Adige region on the Adige River: Roman military base; seat of the Council of Trent. Pop.: 91767 (1971). Latin name: {Tridentum}. German name: {Trent}.
Trenton	0.
	syl	Tren+ton
	pron	<1trent*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W New Jersey, capital of the state, on the Delaware River: settled by English Quakers in 1679; scene of the defeat of the British by Washington (1776) during the War of American Independence. Pop.: 104156 (1973 est.).
trepan	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin trepanum rotary saw, from Greek trupanon auger, from trupan to bore, from trupa a hole
trepan	H1.1.
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	an instrument resembling a carpenter's brace and bit formerly used to remove circular sections of bone from the skull. Compare {trephine}.
trepan	H1.2.
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a tool for cutting out circular blanks or for making grooves around a fixed centre.
trepan	H1.3.a.
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the operation of cutting a hole with such a tool.
trepan	H1.3.b.
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the hole so produced.
trepans	infl
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+pans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trepanning	infl
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+pan+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trepanned	infl
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+panned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trepan	H1.4.
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cut (a hole or groove) with a trepan.
trepan	H1.5.
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Surgery.
	def	another word for {trephine}.
trepanation	sub
	head	trepan
	syl	trep:a+na+tion
	pron	<2trep*1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
trepanner	sub
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+1pan+ner
	pos	n.
trepan	ety	C17: of uncertain origin
trapan	alt
	head	trepan
	or	trepan
	syl	tra+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>, <tr*1p@n>, <tr*1p@n>
trepans	infl
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+pans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trepanning	infl
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+pan+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trepanned	infl
	head	trepan
	syl	tre+panned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trepan	H2.1.
	or	trapan
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to entice, ensnare, or entrap.
trepan	H2.2.
	or	trapan
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to swindle or cheat.
trepan	H2.3.
	or	trapan
	syl	tre+pan
	pron	<tri1p@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person or thing that traps.
trepang	ety	C18: from Malay t*veripang 
trepang	0.
	syl	tre+pang
	pron	<tri1p@G>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various large sea cucumbers of tropical Oriental seas, the dried body walls of which are used as food by the Chinese. Also called: {b*^eche-de-mer}.
trephine	ety	C17: from French tr*'ephine, from obsolete English trefine #7{trepan %1}#7, allegedly from Latin tr*_es f*_in*_es literally: three ends; influenced also by English trepane #7{trepan %1}
trephine	1.
	syl	tre+phine
	pron	<tri1fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical sawlike instrument for removing circular sections of bone, esp. from the skull.
trephine	2.
	syl	tre+phine
	pron	<tri1fEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a circular section of bone, esp. from the skull.
trephine	xref
	syl	tre+phine
	pron	<tri1fEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trepan}.
trephination	sub
	head	trephine
	syl	treph:i+na+tion
	pron	<2trefi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
trepidation	ety	C17: from Latin trepid*_ati*_o, from trepid*_are to be in a state of alarm; compare #7intrepid 
trepidation	1.
	syl	trep:i+da+tion
	pron	<2trepi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of fear or anxiety.
trepidation	2.
	syl	trep:i+da+tion
	pron	<2trepi1dAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of quaking or palpitation, esp. one caused by anxiety.
treponema	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek trepein to turn+ n*_ema thread
treponeme	alt
	head	treponema
	or	treponema
	syl	trep:o+neme
	pron	<1trep*nEm>
	pos	n.
treponemas	infl
	head	treponema
	syl	trep:o+ne:mas
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
treponemata	infl
	head	treponema
	or	treponemes
	syl	trep:o+ne:ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
treponemes	infl
	head	treponema
	or	treponemata
	syl	trep:o+nemes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
treponema	0.
	or	treponeme
	syl	trep:o+ne:ma
	pron	<2trep*1nEm*>
	pos	n.
	def	any anaerobic spirochaete bacterium of the genus such as which causes syphilis.
treponematous	sub
	head	treponema
	syl	trep:o+nem:a+tous
	pron	<2trep*1nem*t*s>
	pos	adj.
trespass	ety	C13: from Old French trespas a passage, from trespasser to pass through, from tres- #7trans -#7+ passer, ultimately from Latin passus a #7pace 
trespass	1.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on or upon
	def	to go or intrude (on the property, privacy, or preserves of another) with no right or permission.
trespass	2.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to commit trespass, esp. to enter wrongfully upon land belonging to another.
trespass	3.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Archaic. often foll. by against
	def	to sin or transgress.
trespass	4.a.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	any unlawful act committed with force or violence, actual or implied, which causes injury to another person, their property or rights.
trespass	4.b.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a wrongful entry upon another's land.
trespass	4.c.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an action to recover damages for such injury or wrongful entry.
trespass	5.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	an intrusion on another's privacy or preserves.
trespass	6.
	syl	tres+pass
	pron	<1tresp*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a sin or offence.
trespasser	sub
	head	trespass
	syl	tres+pass+er
	pos	n.
tress	ety	C13: from Old French trece, of uncertain origin
tress	1.
	syl	tress
	pron	<tres>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a lock of hair, esp. a long lock of woman's hair.
tress	2.
	syl	tress
	pron	<tres>
	pos	n.
	def	a plait or braid of hair. {~}
tress	3.
	syl	tress
	pron	<tres>
	pos	n.
	def	to arrange in tresses.
tressy	sub
	head	tress
	syl	tress:y
	pos	adj.
tressed	0.
	syl	tressed
	pron	<trest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a tress or tresses as specified.
	exam	1	gold-tressed;
	exam	2	long-tressed.
tressure	ety	C14: from Old French tressour, from trecier to plait, from trece #7tress 
tressure	0.
	syl	tres+sure
	pron	<1treS*>, <1tresju*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	a narrow inner border on a shield, usually decorated with fleurs-de-lis.
tressured	sub
	head	tressure
	syl	tres+sured
	pos	adj.
trestle	ety	C14: from Old French trestel, ultimately from Latin tr*_anstrum #7transom 
trestle	1.
	syl	tres+tle
	pron	<1tresL>
	pos	n.
	def	a framework in the form of a horizontal member supported at each end by a pair of splayed legs, used to carry scaffold boards, a table top, etc.
trestle	2.a.
	syl	tres+tle
	pron	<1tresL>
	pos	n.
	def	a braced structural tower-like framework of timber, metal, or reinforced concrete that is used to support a bridge or ropeway.
trestle	2.b.
	syl	tres+tle
	pron	<1tresL>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge constructed of such frameworks.
trestletree	0.
	syl	tres:tle+tree
	pron	<1tresL2trE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	either of a pair of fore-and-aft timbers fixed horizontally on opposite sides of a lower masthead to support an upper mast.
trestlework	0.
	syl	tres:tle+work
	pron	<1tresL2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of trestles, esp. one that supports or makes a bridge.
tret	ety	C15: from Old French trait pull, tilt of the scale; see #7trait 
tret	0.
	syl	tret
	pron	<tret>
	pos	n.
	usage	Commerce. formerly
	def	an allowance according to weight granted to purchasers for waste due to transportation. It was calculated after deduction for tare.
trevally	ety	C19: probably alteration of cavally; see #7cavalla 
trevally	0.
	syl	tre+val+ly
	pron	<tri1v@li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various marine food and game fishes of the genus family
George Macaulay	1.
	head	Trevelyan
	syl	George Ma:cau:lay.
	def	1876-1962, English historian, noted for his (1944).
Trevelyan	2.
	syl	Tre:vel:yan
	pron	<tri1velj*n>, <-1vil->
	pos	n.
	def	his father, Sir {George Ot@.to}. 1838-1928, English historian and biographer. His works include a biography of his uncle Lord Macaulay (1876).
Treves	0.
	syl	Tr*`eves
	pron	<tre:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the French name for {Trier}.
Lee	infl
	head	Trevino
	syl	Lee.
	pos	n.
Trevino	0.
	syl	Tre:vi:no
	pron	<tr*1vEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1939, U.S. professional golfer: winner of the U.S. Open Championship (1968; 1971) and the British Open Championship (1971; 1972).
Treviso	0.
	syl	Tre+vi+so
	pron	Italian <trA1vEzo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Veneto region: agricultural market centre. Pop.: 90945 (1971).
trews	ety	C16: from Scottish Gaelic triubhas, from Old French trebus; see #7trousers 
trews	0.
	syl	trews
	pron	<tru:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	close-fitting trousers, now usually for women, originally of tartan cloth and worn by certain Scottish soldiers.
trey	ety	C14: from Old French treis three, from Latin tr*_es 
trey	0.
	syl	trey
	pron	<trA>
	pos	n.
	def	any card or dice throw with three spots.
TRH	0.
	syl	T.R.H.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Their Royal Highnesses.
tri-	ety	from Latin tr*_es, Greek treis 
tri-	1.
	syl	tri-
	pos	prefix.
	def	three or thrice.
	exam	1	triaxial;
	exam	2	trigon;
	exam	3	trisect.
tri-	2.
	syl	tri-
	pos	prefix.
	def	occurring every three.
	exam	1	trimonthly.
triable	1.a.
	syl	tri+a:ble
	pron	<1trI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to be tried judicially.
triable	1.b.
	syl	tri+a:ble
	pron	<1trI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to examination or determination by a court of law.
triable	2.
	syl	tri+a:ble
	pron	<1trI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	able to be tested.
triableness	sub
	head	triable
	syl	tri+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
triacid	0.
	syl	tri+ac+id
	pron	<trI1@sid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a base
	def	capable of reacting with three molecules of a monobasic acid.
triad	ety	C16: from Late Latin trias, from Greek; related to Greek treis three
triad	1.
	syl	tri+ad
	pron	<1trI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three; trio.
triad	2.
	syl	tri+ad
	pron	<1trI@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an atom, element, group, or ion that has a valency of three.
triad	3.
	syl	tri+ad
	pron	<1trI@d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a three-note chord consisting of a note and the third and fifth above it.
triad	4.
	syl	tri+ad
	pron	<1trI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an aphoristic literary form used in medieval Welsh and Irish literature.
triadic	sub
	head	triad
	syl	tri+1ad+ic
	pos	adj.
triadism	sub
	head	triad
	syl	tri+ad+ism
	pos	n.
Triad	0.
	syl	Tri+ad
	pron	<1trI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Chinese secret societies, esp. one involved in criminal activities, such as drug traffic.
triage	ety	C18: from French; see #7try, -#7age 
triage	0.
	syl	tri+age
	pron	<1trIiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the action of sorting (casualties, etc.) according to priority.
trial	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from trier to #7try 
trial	H1.1.a.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of trying or proving; test or experiment.
trial	H1.1.b.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a trial run.
trial	H1.2.a.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the judicial examination of the issues in a civil or criminal cause by a competent tribunal and the determination of these issues in accordance with the law of the land.
trial	H1.2.b.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the determination of an accused person's guilt or innocence after hearing evidence for the prosecution and for the accused and the judicial examination of the issues involved.
trial	H1.2.c.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	trial proceedings.
trial	H1.3.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an effort or attempt to do something.
	exam	1	we had three trials at the climb.
trial	H1.4.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	trouble or grief.
trial	H1.5.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	an annoying or frustrating person or thing.
trial	H1.6.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a competition for individuals.
	exam	1	sheepdog trials.
trial	H1.7.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ceramics.
	def	a piece of sample material used for testing the heat of a kiln and its effects.
trial	H1.8.a.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	undergoing trial, esp. before a court of law.
trial	H1.8.b.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>, <trIl>
	pos	n.
	def	being tested, as before a commitment to purchase.
trial	ety	C19: from #7tri -#7+ {-#7al %1}
trial	H2.1.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a grammatical number occurring in some languages for words in contexts where exactly three of their referents are described or referred to.
trial	H2.2.
	syl	tri+al
	pron	<1trI*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or inflected for this number.
trial and error	0.
	syl	tri+al and er+ror
	pos	n.
	def	a method of discovery, solving problems, etc., based on practical experiment and experience rather than on theory.
	exam	1	he learnt to cook by trial and error.
trial balance	0.
	syl	tri+al bal+ance
	pos	n.
	qual	Book-keeping.
	def	a statement of all the debit and credit balances in the ledger of a double-entry system, drawn up to test their equality.
trial balloon	0.
	syl	tri+al bal+loon
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a tentative action or statement designed to test public opinion on a controversial matter.
trial by combat	alt
	head	trial by battle
	or	trial by battle
	syl	tri+al by com+bat
	pos	n.
trial by battle	0.
	or	trial by combat
	syl	tri+al by bat+tle
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a method of trial introduced after the Norman Conquest. Later extended to civil disputes, the combat was waged before a judge. The parties could often employ champions, but otherwise fought in person.
trial court	0.
	syl	tri+al court
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the first court before which the facts of a case are decided.
triangle	ety	C14: from Latin triangulum (n.), from triangulus (adj.), from #7tri -#7+ angulus corner
triangle	1.
	syl	tri+an+gle
	pron	<1trI2@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geom.
	def	a three-sided polygon that can be classified by angle, as in an acute triangle, or by side, as in an equilateral triangle. Sum of interior angles: 180?%; area: @2#800865 base#Mheight.
triangle	2.
	syl	tri+an+gle
	pron	<1trI2@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	any object shaped like a triangle.
triangle	3.
	syl	tri+an+gle
	pron	<1trI2@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	any situation involving three parties or points of view. See also {eternal triangle}.
triangle	4.
	syl	tri+an+gle
	pron	<1trI2@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a percussion instrument consisting of a sonorous metal bar bent into a triangular shape, beaten with a metal stick.
triangle	5.
	syl	tri+an+gle
	pron	<1trI2@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three.
triangled	sub
	head	triangle
	syl	tri+2an+gled
	pos	adj.
triangle of forces	0.
	syl	tri+an+gle of forc:es
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a triangle whose sides represent the magnitudes and directions of three forces in equilibrium.
triangular	1.
	syl	tri+an+gu+lar
	pron	<trI1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {trigonal}. of, shaped like, or relating to a triangle; having three corners or sides.
triangular	2.
	syl	tri+an+gu+lar
	pron	<trI1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or involving three participants, pieces, or units.
triangular	3.
	syl	tri+an+gu+lar
	pron	<trI1@Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having a base shaped like a triangle.
triangularity	sub
	head	triangular
	syl	tri+an+gu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<trI2@Ggju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
triangularly	sub
	head	triangular
	syl	tri+1an+gu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
triangulate	1.a.
	syl	tri+an+gu+late
	pron	<trI1@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to survey by the method of triangulation.
triangulate	1.b.
	syl	tri+an+gu+late
	pron	<trI1@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to calculate trigonometrically.
triangulate	2.
	syl	tri+an+gu+late
	pron	<trI1@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into triangles.
triangulate	3.
	syl	tri+an+gu+late
	pron	<trI1@Ggju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make triangular.
triangulate	4.
	syl	tri+an+gu+late
	pron	<trI1@Ggjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	marked with or composed of triangles. &- {tri+#!an+gu+late+ly}
triangulation	1.
	syl	tri+an+gu+la+tion
	pron	<trI2@Ggju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of surveying in which an area is divided into triangles, one side (the base line) and all angles of which are measured and the lengths of the other lines calculated trigonometrically.
triangulation	2.
	syl	tri+an+gu+la+tion
	pron	<trI2@Ggju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the network of triangles so formed.
triangulation	3.
	syl	tri+an+gu+la+tion
	pron	<trI2@Ggju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fixing of an unknown point, as in navigation, by making it one vertex of a triangle, the other two being known.
Trianguli	infl
	head	Triangulum
	syl	Tri+an+gu+li
	pron	<trI1@Ggju2lI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Triangulum	0.
	syl	Tri+an+gu+lum
	pron	<trI1aGgjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a small triangular constellation in the N hemisphere, close to Perseus and Aries.
Triangulum Australe	ety	New Latin: southern triangle
Trianguli Australis	infl
	head	Triangulum Australe
	syl	Tri+an+gu+li Aus+tra+lis
	pron	<o1strAlis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Triangulum Australe	0.
	syl	Tri+an+gu+lum Aus+tra+le
	pron	<o1strAli>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bright triangular constellation in the S hemisphere, lying between Ara and the Southern Cross, that contains an open star cluster.
triarchies	infl
	head	triarchy
	syl	tri+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triarchy	1.
	syl	tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1trIa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	government by three people; a triumvirate.
triarchy	2.
	syl	tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1trIa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a country ruled by three people.
triarchy	3.
	syl	tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1trIa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of three territories each governed by its own ruler.
triarchy	4.
	syl	tri+ar+chy
	pron	<1trIa:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three such territories.
Triassic	ety	C19: from Latin trias triad, with reference to the three subdivisions
Triassic	1.
	syl	Tri+as+sic
	pron	<trI1@sik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or formed in the first period of the Mesozoic era that lasted for 45 million years and during which reptiles flourished.
the	2.
	head	Triassic
	syl	the.
	def	Also called: {Trias}. the Triassic period or rock system.
triatomic	0.
	syl	tri+a:tom+ic
	pron	<2trI*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having three atoms in the molecule.
triatomically	sub
	head	triatomic
	syl	tri+a:1tom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
triaxial	0.
	syl	tri+ax+i:al
	pron	<trI1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three axes.
triazin	alt
	head	triazine
	or	triazine
	syl	tri:a+zin
	pron	<1trI*zin>, <trI1@zin>
	pos	n.
triazine	1.
	or	triazin
	syl	tri:a+zine
	pron	<1trI*2zEn>, <-zin> <trI1@zEn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three azines that contain three nitrogen atoms in their molecules. Formula: C\3H\3N\3.
triazine	2.
	or	triazin
	syl	tri:a+zine
	pron	<1trI*2zEn>, <-zin> <trI1@zEn>, <-in>
	pos	n.
	def	any substituted derivative of any of these compounds.
triazole	1.
	syl	tri:a+zole
	pron	<1trI*2zol>, <-2z*ul> <trI1@zol>, <-z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of four heterocyclic compounds having a five-membered ring with the formula C\2H\3N\3.
triazole	2.
	syl	tri:a+zole
	pron	<1trI*2zol>, <-2z*ul> <trI1@zol>, <-z*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any substituted derivative of any of these compounds.
triazolic	sub
	head	triazole
	syl	tri:a+zol+ic
	pron	<2trI*1zolik>
	pos	adj.
tribade	ety	C17: from Latin tribas, from Greek tribein to rub
tribade	0.
	syl	trib+ade
	pron	<1trib*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a lesbian, esp. one who assumes the male role.
tribadic	sub
	head	tribade
	syl	tri+bad+ic
	pron	<tri1b@dik>
	pos	adj.
tribadism	sub
	head	tribade
	syl	trib+ad+ism
	pos	n.
tribalism	1.
	syl	trib+al+ism
	pron	<1trIb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of existing as a separate tribe or tribes.
tribalism	2.
	syl	trib+al+ism
	pron	<1trIb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the customs and beliefs of a tribal society.
tribalism	3.
	syl	trib+al+ism
	pron	<1trIb*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	loyalty to a tribe or tribal values.
tribalist	sub
	head	tribalism
	syl	trib+al+ist
	pos	n. adj.
tribasic	1.
	syl	tri+ba+sic
	pron	<trI1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an acid
	def	containing three replaceable hydrogen atoms in the molecule.
tribasic	2.
	syl	tri+ba+sic
	pron	<trI1bAsik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a molecule
	def	containing three monovalent basic atoms or groups in the molecule.
tribe	ety	C13: from Latin tribus; probably related to Latin tr*_es three &- #!trib+al adj. &- #!trib+al+ly adv. ?- #!tribe+less adj.
tribe	1.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a social division of a people, esp. of a preliterate people, defined in terms of common descent, territory, culture, etc.
tribe	2.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	an ethnic or ancestral division of ancient cultures, esp. of one of the following.
tribe	2.a.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the three divisions of the ancient Romans, the Latins, Sabines, and Etruscans.
tribe	2.b.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the later political divisions of the Roman people.
tribe	2.c.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 12 divisions of ancient Israel, each of which was named after and believed to be descended from one of the 12 patriarchs.
tribe	2.d.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a phyle of ancient Greece.
tribe	3.a.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a large number of persons, animals, etc.
tribe	3.b.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific class or group of persons.
tribe	3.c.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	def	a family, esp. a large one.
tribe	4.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a taxonomic group that is a subdivision of a subfamily.
tribe	5.
	syl	tribe
	pron	<trIb>
	pos	n.
	qual	Stockbreeding.
	def	a strain of animals descended from a common female ancestor through the female line.
tribesmen	infl
	head	tribesman
	syl	tribes+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tribesman	0.
	syl	tribes+man
	pron	<1trIbzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a tribe.
triblet	ety	C17: from French triboulet, of unknown origin
triblet	0.
	syl	trib+let
	pron	<1triblit>
	pos	n.
	def	a spindle or mandrel used in making rings, tubes, etc.
tribo-	ety	from Greek tribein to rub
tribo-	0.
	syl	tri:bo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating friction.
	exam	1	triboelectricity.
triboelectricity	0.
	syl	tri+bo+e:lec+tric+i:ty
	pron	<2trIb*uilek1trisiti>, <-2Elek->
	pos	n.
	def	electricity generated by friction. Also called: {frictional electricity}.
triboelectric	sub
	head	triboelectricity
	syl	2tri+bo+e:1lec+tric
	pos	adj.
tribology	0.
	syl	tri+bol+o:gy
	pron	<trI1bol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of friction, lubrication, and wear between moving surfaces.
triboluminescence	0.
	syl	tri+bo+lu+mi+nes+cence
	pron	<2trIb*u2lu:mi1nes*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	lumines?!cence produced by friction, such as the emission of light when certain crystals are crushed.
triboluminescent	sub
	head	triboluminescence
	syl	tri+bo+2lu+mi+1nes+cent
	pos	adj.
tribrach	ety	C16: from Latin tribrachys, from Greek tribrakhus, from #7tri -#7+ brakhus short
tribrach	H1.0.
	syl	tri+brach
	pron	<1trIbr@k>, <1trib->
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot of three short syllables (*u *u *u ) .
tribrachic	sub
	head	tribrach
	or	tribrachial
	syl	tri+1brach+ic
	pos	adj.
tribrachial	sub
	head	tribrach
	or	tribrachic
	syl	tri+1brach+i:al
	pos	adj.
tribrach	ety	C19: from #7tri -+Greek brakhi*_on arm
tribrach	H2.0.
	syl	tri+brach
	pron	<1tribr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol.
	def	a three-armed object, esp. a flint implement.
tribromoethanol	0.
	syl	tri+bro+mo+eth:a+nol
	pron	<trI2br*um*u1eT*2nol>
	pos	n.
	def	a soluble white crystalline compound with a slight aromatic odour, used as a general anaesthetic; 2,2,2-tribromoethanol. Formula: CBr\3?!CH\2OH.
tribulation	ety	C13: from Old French, from Church Latin tr*_ibul*_ati*_o, from Latin tr*_ibul*_are to afflict, from tr*_ibulum a threshing board, from terere to rub
tribulation	1.
	syl	trib:u+la+tion
	pron	<2tribju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of distress.
tribulation	2.
	syl	trib:u+la+tion
	pron	<2tribju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of suffering or distress.
tribunal	ety	C16: from Latin trib*_unus #7tribune %1
tribunal	1.
	syl	tri+bu+nal
	pron	<trI1bju:nL>, <tri->
	pos	n.
	def	a court of justice or any place where justice is administered.
tribunal	2.
	syl	tri+bu+nal
	pron	<trI1bju:nL>, <tri->
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a special court, convened by the government to inquire into a specific matter.
tribunal	3.
	syl	tri+bu+nal
	pron	<trI1bju:nL>, <tri->
	pos	n.
	def	a raised platform containing the seat of a judge or magistrate, originally that in a Roman basilica.
tribuneship	alt
	head	tribunate
	or	tribunate
	syl	trib+une+ship
	pos	n.
tribunate	0.
	or	tribuneship
	syl	trib:u+nate
	pron	<1tribjunit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or rank of a tribune.
tribune	ety	C14: from Latin tribunus, probably from tribus #7tribe 
tribune	H1.1.a.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer elected by the plebs to protect their interests. Originally there were two of these officers but finally there were ten.
tribune	H1.1.b.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a senior military officer.
tribune	H1.2.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or institution that upholds public rights; champion.
tribunary	sub
	head	tribune
	syl	trib:u+nar:y
	pos	adj.
tribune	ety	C17: via French from Italian tribuna, from Medieval Latin trib*_una, variant of Latin trib*_unal #7tribunal 
tribune	H2.1.a.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the apse of a Christian basilica that contains the bishop's throne.
tribune	H2.1.b.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the throne itself.
tribune	H2.2.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery or raised area in a church.
tribune	H2.3.
	syl	trib+une
	pron	<1tribju:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a raised platform from which a speaker may address an audience; dais.
tributaries	infl
	head	tributary
	syl	trib:u+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tributary	1.
	syl	trib:u+tar:y
	pron	<1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream, river, or glacier that feeds another larger one.
tributary	2.
	syl	trib:u+tar:y
	pron	<1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, nation, or people that pays tribute.
tributary	3.
	syl	trib:u+tar:y
	pron	<1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a stream, etc.
	def	feeding a larger stream.
tributary	4.
	syl	trib:u+tar:y
	pron	<1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given or owed as a tribute.
tributary	5.
	syl	trib:u+tar:y
	pron	<1tribjut*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	paying tribute.
tributarily	sub
	head	tributary
	syl	trib:u+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
tribute	ety	C14: from Latin trib*_utum, from tribuere to grant (originally: to distribute among the tribes), from tribus #7tribe 
tribute	1.
	syl	trib+ute
	pron	<1tribju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a gift or statement made in acknowl?!edgment, gratitude, or admiration.
tribute	2.a.
	syl	trib+ute
	pron	<1tribju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a payment by one ruler or state to another, usually as an acknowledgment of submission.
tribute	2.b.
	syl	trib+ute
	pron	<1tribju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any tax levied for such a payment.
tribute	3.
	syl	trib+ute
	pron	<1tribju:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	homage or a payment rendered by a vassal to his lord.
tribute	4.
	syl	trib+ute
	pron	<1tribju:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the obligation to pay tribute.
trice	ety	C15 (in the phrase at or in a trice, in the sense: at one tug): apparent substantive use of #7trice %2
trice	H1.0.
	syl	trice
	pron	<trIs>
	pos	n.
	def	moment; instant (esp. in the phrase {in a trice) }.
trice	ety	C15: from Middle Dutch tr*_isen, from tr*_ise pulley
trice	H2.0.
	syl	trice
	pron	<trIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to haul up or secure.
tricentennial	alt
	head	tricentenary
	or	tricentenary
	syl	tri+cen+ten+ni:al
	pron	<2trI?!sen1teni*l>
	pos	adj.
tricentenary	1.
	or	tricentennial
	syl	tri+cen+ten+ar:y
	pron	<2trIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a period of 300 years.
tricentenary	2.
	or	tricentennial
	syl	tri+cen+ten+ar:y
	pron	<2trIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a 300th anniversary or its celebration.
tricentenary	3.
	or	tricentennial
	syl	tri+cen+ten+ar:y
	pron	<2trIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an anniversary of 300 years or its celebration.
tricentenary	xref
	or	tricentennial
	syl	tri+cen+ten+ar:y
	pron	<2trIsen1tEn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {tercentenary, tercentennial}.
triceps	ety	C16: from Latin, from #7tri -#7+ caput head
tricepses	infl
	head	triceps
	or	triceps
	syl	tri+ceps:es
	pron	<-sepsiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triceps	infl
	or	tricepses
	syl	tri+ceps.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triceps	0.
	syl	tri+ceps
	pron	<1trIseps>
	pos	n.
	def	any muscle having three heads, esp. the one that extends the forearm.
triceratops	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7tri -#7+ Greek kerat-, keras horn+ *_ops eye
triceratops	0.
	syl	tri+cer:a+tops
	pron	<trI1ser*2tops>
	pos	n.
	def	any rhinoceros-like herbivorous dinosaur of the ornithischian genus of Cretaceous times, having a heavily armoured neck and three horns on the skull.
trichiasis	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek trikhiasis, from thrix a hair+-#7iasis 
trichiasis	1.
	syl	tri+chi:a+sis
	pron	<tri1kI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal position of the eyelashes that causes irritation when they rub against the eyeball.
trichiasis	2.
	syl	tri+chi:a+sis
	pron	<tri1kI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence of hairlike filaments in the urine.
trichina	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek trikhinos relating to hair, from thrix a hair
trichinae	infl
	head	trichina
	syl	tri+chi+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trichina	0.
	syl	tri+chi+na
	pron	<tri1kIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic nematode worm, occurring in the intestines of pigs, rats, and man and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscle.
trichinise	alt
	head	trichinize
	or	trichinize
	syl	trich:i+nise
	pron	<1triki2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trichinize	0.
	or	trichinise
	syl	trich:i+nize
	pron	<1triki2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to infest (an organism) with trichinae.
trichinization	sub
	head	trichinize
	or	trichinisation
	syl	trich:i+ni+1za+tion
	pos	n.
trichinisation	sub
	head	trichinize
	or	trichinization
	syl	trich:i+ni+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Trichinopoly	0.
	syl	Trich:i+nop:o+ly
	pron	<2triki1nop*li>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Tiruchirapalli}.
trichinosis	ety	C19: from New Latin #7trichina 
trichinosis	0.
	syl	trich:i+no+sis
	pron	<2triki1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disease characterized by nausea, fever, diarrhoea, and swelling of the muscles, caused by ingestion of pork infected with trichina larvae. Also called: {trich@.i+ni@.a+sis} (@!tr$Ik$I#!na$I$$s$Is).
trichinous	1.
	syl	trich:i+nous
	pron	<1trikin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having trichinosis.
trichinous	2.
	syl	trich:i+nous
	pron	<1trikin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	infested with trichinae.
trichite	1.
	syl	trich+ite
	pron	<1trikIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various needle-shaped crystals that occur in some glassy volcanic rocks.
trichite	2.
	syl	trich+ite
	pron	<1trikIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of numerous long slender crystals assumed to be present in a starch grain.
trichitic	sub
	head	trichite
	syl	tri+chit+ic
	pron	<tri1kitik>
	pos	adj.
trichloride	0.
	syl	tri+chlo+ride
	pron	<trI1klc:rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any compound that contains three chlorine atoms per molecule.
trichloroacetic acid	0.
	syl	tri+chlo+ro+a:ce:tic ac:id
	pron	<trI2klc:r*u*1sEtik>, <-1setik>
	pos	n.
	def	a corrosive deliquescent crystalline acid with a characteristic odour, used as a veterinary astringent and antiseptic. Formula: CCl\3COOH.
trichlorethylene	alt
	head	trichloroethylene
	or	trichloroethylene
	syl	tri+chlor+eth+yl+ene
	pos	n.
trichloroethylene	0.
	or	trichlorethylene
	syl	tri+chlo+ro+eth+yl+ene
	pron	<trI2klc:r*u1eTi2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a volatile nonflammable mobile colourless liquid with an odour resembling that of chloroform. It is a good solvent for certain organic materials and is also an inhalation anaesthetic. Formula CHCl:CCl\2.
trichlorophenoxyacetic acid	0.
	syl	tri+chlo+ro+phe:nox:y+a:ce:tic ac:id
	pron	<trI1klc:r*uf*2noksi*1sEtik>
	pos	n.
	def	an insoluble crystalline solid; 2,4,5-trichlorophenoxy?!acetic acid. It is a plant hormone and is used as a weedkiller. Formula: C\8H\5Cl\3O\3. Also called: {2,4,5-T}.
tricho-	ety	from Greek thrix (genitive thrikhos) hair
trichocyst	0.
	syl	trich:o+cyst
	pron	<1trik*2sist>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various cavities on the surface of some ciliate protozoans, each containing a sensory thread that can be ejected.
trichocystic	sub
	head	trichocyst
	syl	trich:o+1cys+tic
	pos	adj.
trichogyne	0.
	syl	trich:o+gyne
	pron	<1trik*2JIn>, <-Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a hairlike projection of the female reproductive organs of certain algae, fungi, and lichens, which receives the male gametes before fertilization takes place.
trichogynial	sub
	head	trichogyne
	or	trichogynic
	syl	trich:o+1gyn+i:al
	pos	adj.
trichogynic	sub
	head	trichogyne
	or	trichogynial
	syl	trich:o+1gyn+ic
	pos	adj.
trichoid	0.
	syl	trich+oid
	pron	<1trikcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	resembling a hair; hairlike.
trichology	0.
	syl	tri+chol+o:gy
	pron	<tri1kol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the hair and its diseases.
trichologist	sub
	head	trichology
	syl	tri+1chol:o+gist
	pos	n.
trichome	ety	C19: from Greek trikh*_oma, from trikhoun to cover with hair, from thrix a hair
trichome	1.
	syl	tri+chome
	pron	<1trIk*um>, <1trik->
	pos	n.
	def	any hairlike outgrowth from the surface of a plant.
trichome	2.
	syl	tri+chome
	pron	<1trIk*um>, <1trik->
	pos	n.
	def	any of the threadlike structures that make up the filaments of blue-green algae.
trichomic	sub
	head	trichome
	syl	tri+chom+ic
	pron	<tri1komik>
	pos	adj.
trichomonad	0.
	syl	trich:o+mon+ad
	pron	<2trik*u1mon@d>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic protozoan of the genus occurring in the digestive and reproductive systems of man and animals: class (or
trichomonadal	sub
	head	trichomonad
	or	trichomonal
	syl	trich:o+mon:a+dal
	pron	<2trik*u1mon*d*l>
	pos	adj.
trichomonal	sub
	head	trichomonad
	or	trichomonadal
	syl	trich:o+mon+al
	pron	<2trik*1monL>, <-1m*u-> <tri1kom*nL>
	pos	adj.
trichomoniasis	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7trichomonad, -#7iasis 
trichomoniasis	1.
	syl	trich:o+mo+ni:a+sis
	pron	<2trik*um*1nI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the vagina characterized by a frothy discharge, caused by infection with parasitic protozoa
trichomoniasis	2.
	syl	trich:o+mo+ni:a+sis
	pron	<2trik*um*1nI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any infection caused by parasitic protozoa of the genus
trichopteran	ety	C19: from New Latin Trichoptera, literally: having hairy wings, from Greek thrix a hair+ pteron wing
trichopteran	1.
	syl	tri+chop+ter+an
	pron	<trI1kopt*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any insect of the order which comprises the caddis flies.
trichopteran	2.
	syl	tri+chop+ter+an
	pron	<trI1kopt*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {tri+chop+ter+ous} (tr$I#!k$Apt$$r$$s). of, relating to, or belonging to the order
trichosis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek trikh*_osis growth of hair
trichosis	0.
	syl	tri+cho+sis
	pron	<tri1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any abnormal condition or disease of the hair.
trichotomy	ety	C17: probably from New Latin trichotomia, from Greek trikhotomein to divide into three, from trikha triple+ temnein to cut
trichotomies	infl
	head	trichotomy
	syl	tri+chot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trichotomy	1.
	syl	tri+chot:o+my
	pron	<trI1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	division into three categories.
trichotomy	2.
	syl	tri+chot:o+my
	pron	<trI1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the division of man into body, spirit, and soul.
trichotomic	sub
	head	trichotomy
	or	trichotomous
	syl	trich:o+tom+ic
	pron	<2trik*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
trichotomous	sub
	head	trichotomy
	or	trichotomic
	syl	tri+1chot:o+mous
	pos	adj.
trichotomously	sub
	head	trichotomy
	syl	tri+1chot:o+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
trichroism	ety	C19: from Greek trikhroos three-coloured, from #7tri -#7+ khr*_oma colour
trichroism	0.
	syl	tri+chro+ism
	pron	<1trIkr*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a property of biaxial crystals as a result of which they show a perceptible difference in colour when viewed along three different axes. See {pleochroism}.
trichroic	sub
	head	trichroism
	syl	tri+1chro+ic
	pos	adj.
trichromat	0.
	syl	tri+chro+mat
	pron	<1trIkr*u2m@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any person with normal colour vision, who can therefore see the three primary colours.
trichromic	alt
	head	trichromatic
	or	trichromatic
	syl	tri+chro+mic
	pron	<trI1kr*umik>
	pos	adj.
trichromatic	1.
	or	trichromic
	syl	tri+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2trIkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog., printing.
	def	involving the combination of three primary colours in the production of any colour.
trichromatic	2.
	or	trichromic
	syl	tri+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2trIkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having normal colour vision.
trichromatic	3.
	or	trichromic
	syl	tri+chro+mat+ic
	pron	<2trIkr*u1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or involving three colours.
trichromatism	1.
	syl	tri+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<trI1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use or combination of three primary colours for colour reproduction in photog?!raphy, printing, television, etc.
trichromatism	2.
	syl	tri+chro+ma+tism
	pron	<trI1kr*um*2tiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the state of being trichromatic.
trick	ety	C15: from Old Northern French trique, from trikier to deceive, from Old French trichier, ultimately from Latin tr*_ic*_ar*_i to play tricks
trick	1.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a deceitful, cunning, or underhand action or plan.
trick	2.a.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous, malicious, or humorous action or plan; joke.
	exam	1	the boys are up to their tricks again.
trick	2.b.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a trick spider.
trick	3.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	an illusory or magical feat or device.
trick	4.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple feat learned by an animal or person.
trick	5.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	an adroit or ingenious device; knack.
	exam	1	a trick of the trade.
trick	6.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a behavioural trait, habit, or mannerism.
trick	7.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a turn or round of duty or work.
trick	8.a.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a batch of cards containing one from each player, usually played in turn and won by the player or side that plays the card with the highest value.
trick	8.b.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	n.
	def	a card that can potentially win a trick.
do the trick	9.
	head	trick
	syl	do the trick.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to produce the right or desired result.
how's tricks	10.
	head	trick
	syl	how's tricks??
	qual	Slang.
	def	how are you??
trick	11.
	syl	trick
	pron	<trik>
	pos	vb.
	def	to defraud, deceive, or cheat (someone), esp. by means of a trick.
tricker	sub
	head	trick
	syl	trick+er
	pos	n.
trickingly	sub
	head	trick
	syl	trick+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
trickless	sub
	head	trick
	syl	trick+less
	pos	adj.
trickeries	infl
	head	trickery
	syl	trick+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trickery	0.
	syl	trick+er:y
	pron	<1trik*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice or an instance of using tricks.
	exam	1	he obtained the money by trickery.
trickle	ety	C14: perhaps of imitative origin
trickle	1.
	syl	trick+le
	pron	<1trikL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to run or cause to run in thin or slow streams.
	exam	1	she trickled the sand through her fingers.
trickle	2.
	syl	trick+le
	pron	<1trikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, go, or pass gradually.
	exam	1	the crowd trickled away.
trickle	3.
	syl	trick+le
	pron	<1trikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin, irregular, or slow flow of something.
trickle	4.
	syl	trick+le
	pron	<1trikL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of trickling.
tricklingly	sub
	head	trickle
	syl	trick+ling+ly
	pos	adv.
trickly	sub
	head	trickle
	syl	trick+ly
	pos	adj.
trickle charger	0.
	syl	trick+le charg+er
	pos	n.
	def	a small mains-operated battery charger, esp. one that delivers less than 5 amperes and is used by car owners.
trick oup	alt
	head	trick out
	or	trick out
	syl	trick oup
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
trick out	0.
	or	trick oup
	syl	trick out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dress up; deck out.
	exam	1	tricked out in frilly dresses.
trickster	0.
	syl	trick+ster
	pron	<1trikst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deceives or plays tricks.
tricksier	infl
	head	tricksy
	syl	trick+si+er
	pos	adj.
tricksiest	infl
	head	tricksy
	syl	trick+si+est.
	pos	adj.
tricksy	1.
	syl	trick+sy
	pron	<1triksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	playing tricks habitually; mischievous.
tricksy	2.
	syl	trick+sy
	pron	<1triksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	crafty or difficult to deal with.
tricksy	3.
	syl	trick+sy
	pron	<1triksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	well-dressed; spruce; smart.
tricksiness	sub
	head	tricksy
	syl	trick+si+ness
	pos	n.
tricktrack	0.
	syl	trick+track
	pron	<1trik2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {trictrac}.
trickier	infl
	head	tricky
	syl	trick:i+er
	pos	adj.
trickiest	infl
	head	tricky
	syl	trick:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tricky	1.
	syl	trick:y
	pron	<1triki>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving snags or difficulties.
	exam	1	a tricky job.
tricky	2.
	syl	trick:y
	pron	<1triki>
	pos	adj.
	def	needing careful and tactful handling.
	exam	1	a tricky situation.
tricky	3.
	syl	trick:y
	pron	<1triki>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by tricks; sly; wily.
	exam	1	a tricky dealer.
trickily	sub
	head	tricky
	syl	trick:i+ly
	pos	adv.
trickiness	sub
	head	tricky
	syl	trick:i+ness
	pos	n.
triclinic	0.
	syl	tri+clin+ic
	pron	<trI1klinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three unequal axes, no pair of which are perpendicular. Also: {anorthic}.
triclinium	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek triklinion, from #7tri -#7+ klin*_e a couch
tricliniia	infl
	head	triclinium
	syl	tri+clin+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triclinium	1.
	syl	tri+clin+i:um
	pron	<trI1klini*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	an arrangement of three couches around a table for reclining upon while dining.
triclinium	2.
	syl	tri+clin+i:um
	pron	<trI1klini*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a dining room, esp. one containing such an arrangement of couches.
tricolor	alt
	head	tricolour
	or	tricolour
	syl	tri+col+or
	pron	<1trik*l*>, <1trI2k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
tricolour	1.
	or	tricolor
	syl	tri+col+our
	pron	<1trik*l*>, <1trI2k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having or involving three colours.
tricolour	2.
	or	tricolor
	syl	tri+col+our
	pron	<1trik*l*>, <1trI2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	also; often cap.
	def	the French national flag, having three equal vertical stripes in blue, white, and red.
tricolour	3.
	or	tricolor
	syl	tri+col+our
	pron	<1trik*l*>, <1trI2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	any flag, badge, ribbon, etc., with three colours.
tricorn	ety	C18: from Latin tricornis, from #7tri -#7+ cornu #7horn 
tricorn	1.
	syl	tri+corn
	pron	<1trI2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a cocked hat with opposing brims turned back and caught in three places.
tricorn	2.
	syl	tri+corn
	pron	<1trI2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an imaginary animal having three horns.
tricorn	3.
	syl	tri+corn
	pron	<1trI2kc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having three horns or corners.
tricostate	0.
	syl	tri+cos+tate
	pron	<trI1kostAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having three ribs or riblike parts.
	exam	1	tricostate leaves.
tricot	ety	C19: from French, from tricoter to knit, of unknown origin
tricot	1.
	syl	tri+cot
	pron	<1trik*u>, <1trE->
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rayon or nylon fabric knitted or resembling knitting, used for dresses, etc.
tricot	2.
	syl	tri+cot
	pron	<1trik*u>, <1trE->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of ribbed dress fabric.
tricotine	ety	C20: from French; see #7tricot 
tricotine	0.
	syl	tri+co+tine
	pron	<2trik*1tEn>, <2trE->
	pos	n.
	def	a twill-weave woollen fabric resembling gabardine.
tricrotic	ety	C19: from Greek trikrotos having three beats, from #7tri -#7+ krotos a beat
tricrotic	0.
	syl	tri+crot+ic
	pron	<trI1krotik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of the pulse
	def	having a tracing characterized by three elevations with each beat.
tricrotism	sub
	head	tricrotic
	syl	tri+crot+ism
	pron	<1trIkr*2tiz*m>, <1trik->
	pos	n.
trictrac	ety	C17: from French, imitative
tricktrack	alt
	head	trictrac
	or	trictrac
	syl	trick+track
	pron	<1trik2tr@k>
	pos	n.
trictrac	0.
	or	tricktrack
	syl	tric+trac
	pron	<1trik2tr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a game similar to backgammon.
tricuspid	1.a.
	syl	tri+cus+pid
	pron	<trI1k^spid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	also
	def	having three points, cusps, or segments.
	exam	1	a tricuspid tooth;
	exam	2	a tricuspid valve.
tricuspid	1.b.
	syl	tri+cus+pid
	pron	<trI1k^spid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to such a tooth or valve.
tricuspid	2.
	syl	tri+cus+pid
	pron	<trI1k^spid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a tooth having three cusps.
tricycle	1.
	syl	tri+cy+cle
	pron	<1trIsikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-wheeled cycle, esp. one driven by pedals.
tricycle	2.
	syl	tri+cy+cle
	pron	<1trIsikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-wheeler for invalids.
tricycle	3.
	syl	tri+cy+cle
	pron	<1trIsikL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to ride a tricycle. &- {#!tri+cy+clist}
tricyclic	0.
	syl	tri+cy+clic
	pron	<trI1sIklik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	containing three rings in the molecular structure.
tridactylous	alt
	head	tridactyl
	or	tridactyl
	syl	tri+dac+tyl+ous
	pos	adj.
tridactyl	0.
	or	tridactylous
	syl	tri+dac+tyl
	pron	<trI1d@ktL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three digits on one hand or foot.
trident	ety	C16: from Latin trid*_ens three-pronged, from #7tri -#7+ d*_ens tooth
trident	1.
	syl	tri+dent
	pron	<1trIdNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-pronged spear, originally from the@T East.
trident	2.
	syl	tri+dent
	pron	<1trIdNt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in@T Greek@T and@T Roman @T mythology
	def	@T the@T three-pronged spear that the sea god Poseidon (Neptune) is repre?!sented as carrying.
trident	3.
	syl	tri+dent
	pron	<1trIdNt>
	pos	n.
	def	a three-pronged instrument, weapon, or symbol.
trident	4.
	syl	tri+dent
	pron	<1trIdNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three prongs.
tridental	alt
	head	tridentate
	or	tridentate
	syl	tri+den+tal
	pos	adj.
tridentate	0.
	or	tridental
	syl	tri+den+tate
	pron	<trI1dentAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, botany.
	def	having three prongs, teeth, or points.
Tridentine	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin Trident*_inus, from Tridentum T#7rent 
Tridentine	1.a.
	syl	Tri+den+tine
	pron	<trI1dentIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Council of Trent.
Tridentine	1.b.
	syl	Tri+den+tine
	pron	<trI1dentIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	in accord with Tridentine doctrine.
Tridentine	2.
	syl	Tri+den+tine
	pron	<trI1dentIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an orthodox Roman Catholic.
Tridentum	0.
	syl	Tri+den+tum
	pron	<trI1dent*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for {Trento}.
tridimensional	0.
	syl	tri+di+men+sion+al
	pron	<2trIdi1menS*nL>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {three-dimensional}.
tridimensionality	sub
	head	tridimensional
	syl	tri+di+2men+sion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
tridimensionally	sub
	head	tridimensional
	syl	tri+di+1men+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
triduum	ety	C19: Latin, perhaps from triduum spatium a space of three days
triduum	0.
	syl	trid+u:um
	pron	<1tridju*m>, <1trI->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a period of three days for prayer before a feast.
triecious	0.
	syl	tri+e:cious
	pron	<trI1ES*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {trioecious}.
tried	0.
	syl	tried
	pron	<trId>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {try}.
triennial	ety	C17: from #7triennium 
triennial	1.
	syl	tri+en+ni:al
	pron	<trI1eni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, lasting for, or occurring every three years.
triennial	2.
	syl	tri+en+ni:al
	pron	<trI1eni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a third anniversary.
triennial	3.
	syl	tri+en+ni:al
	pron	<trI1eni*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a triennial period, thing, or occurrence.
triennially	sub
	head	triennial
	syl	tri+1en+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
triennium	ety	C19: from Latin, from #7tri -#7+ annus a year
trienniums	infl
	head	triennium
	or	triennia
	syl	tri+en+ni:ums
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triennia	infl
	head	triennium
	or	trienniums
	syl	tri+en+ni:a
	pron	<-ni*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triennium	0.
	syl	tri+en+ni:um
	pron	<trI1eni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or cycle of three years.
Trient	0.
	syl	Tri+ent
	pron	<tri1ent>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Trento}. Also: {Trent}.
trier	0.
	syl	tri+er
	pron	<1trI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tries.
Trier	0.
	syl	Trier
	pron	German <trEr>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W West Germany, in the Rhineland-Palatinate on the Moselle River: one of the oldest towns of central Europe, ancient capital of a Celto-Germanic tribe (the {Treveri}) ; an early centre of Christianity, ruled by powerful archbishops until the 18th century; wine trade; important Roman remains. Pop.: 102221 (1974 est.). Latin name: {Augusta Treverorum}. French name: {Tr*`eves}.
trierarch	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek tri*_erarkhos, from tri*_er*_es equipped with three banks of oars+ arkhein to command
trierarch	1.
	syl	tri+er+arch
	pron	<1trI*2ra:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek history.
	def	a citizen responsible for fitting out a state trireme, esp. in Athens.
trierarch	2.
	syl	tri+er+arch
	pron	<1trI*2ra:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek history.
	def	the captain of a trireme.
trierarchies	infl
	head	trierarchy
	syl	tri+er+ar+chies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trierarchy	1.
	syl	tri+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1trI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek history.
	def	the responsibility for fitting out a state trireme, esp. in Athens.
trierarchy	2.
	syl	tri+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1trI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek history.
	def	the office of a trierarch.
trierarchy	3.
	syl	tri+er+ar+chy
	pron	<1trI*2ra:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek history.
	def	trierarchs collectively.
Trieste	1.
	syl	Tri+este
	pron	<trE1est>, Italian <tri1estA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Italy, capital of Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, on the {Gulf of Trieste} at the head of the Adriatic Sea: under Austrian rule (1382-1918); capital of the Free Territory of Trieste (1947-54); important transit port for central Europe. Pop.: 270641 (1975 est.). Slovene and Serbo-Croatian name: {Trst}.
Free Territory of	2.
	head	Trieste
	syl	Free Territory of.
	def	a former territory on the N Adriatic: established by the UN in 1947; most of the N part passed to Italy and the remainder to Yugoslavia in 1954.
trifacial	0.
	syl	tri+fa+cial
	pron	<trI1fAS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {trigeminal}.
trifid	ety	C18: from Latin trifidus from #7tri -#7+ findere to split
trifid	0.
	syl	tri+fid
	pron	<1trIfid>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided or split into three parts or lobes.
trifle	ety	C13: from Old French trufle mockery, from trufler to cheat
trifle	1.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing of little or no value or signifi?!cance.
trifle	2.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small amount; bit.
	exam	1	a trifle more enthusiasm.
trifle	3.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a cold dessert made with sponge cake spread with jam or fruit, soaked in wine or sherry, covered with a custard sauce and cream, and decorated.
trifle	4.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of pewter of medium hardness.
trifle	5.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	n.
	def	articles made from this pewter.
trifle	6.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to deal (with) as if worthless; dally.
	exam	1	to trifle with a person's affections.
trifle	7.
	syl	tri+fle
	pron	<1trIfL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to waste (time) frivolously.
trifler	sub
	head	trifle
	syl	tri+fler
	pos	n.
trifling	1.
	syl	tri+fling
	pron	<1trIfliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	insignificant or petty.
trifling	2.
	syl	tri+fling
	pron	<1trIfliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	frivolous or idle.
triflingly	sub
	head	trifling
	syl	tri+fling+ly
	pos	adv.
triflingness	sub
	head	trifling
	syl	tri+fling+ness
	pos	n.
trifocal	1.
	syl	tri+fo+cal
	pron	<trI1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three focuses.
trifocal	2.
	syl	tri+fo+cal
	pron	<trI1f*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three focal lengths.
trifocal	3.
	syl	tri+fo+cal
	pron	<trI1f*ukL>, <1trI2f*ukL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	glasses that have trifocal lenses.
trifold	0.
	syl	tri+fold
	pron	<1trI2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {triple}.
trifoliated	alt
	head	trifoliate
	or	trifoliate
	syl	tri+fo+li+at+ed
	pos	adj.
trifoliate	0.
	or	trifoliated
	syl	tri+fo+li+ate
	pron	<trI1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three leaves, leaflike parts, or (of a compound leaf) leaflets.
trifolium	ety	C17: from Latin, from #7tri -#7+ folium leaf
trifolium	0.
	syl	tri+fo+li:um
	pron	<trI1f*uli*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any leguminous plant of the temperate genus having leaves divided into three leaflets and dense heads of small white, yellow, red, or purple flowers: includes the clovers and trefoils.
triforium	ety	C18: from Anglo-Latin, apparently from Latin #7tri -#7+ foris a doorway; referring to the fact that each bay characteristically had three openings
triforia	infl
	head	triforium
	syl	tri+fo+ri:a
	pron	<-ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triforium	0.
	syl	tri+fo+ri:um
	pron	<trI1fc:ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an arcade above the arches of the nave, choir, or transept of a church.
triforial	sub
	head	triforium
	syl	tri+1fo+ri:al
	pos	adj.
trifurcate	ety	from Latin trifurcus, from #7tri -#7+ furca a fork
trifurcated	alt
	head	trifurcate
	or	trifurcate
	syl	tri+fur+cat+ed
	pos	adj.
trifurcate	0.
	or	trifurcated
	syl	tri+fur+cate
	pron	<1trIfR:kit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three branches or forks.
trifurcation	sub
	head	trifurcate
	syl	tri+fur+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
trig	ety	C12 (originally: trusty): of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse tryggr true
trig	H1.1.
	syl	trig
	pron	<trig>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	neat or spruce.
trigs	infl
	head	trig
	syl	trigs
	pos	vb.
trigging	infl
	head	trig
	syl	trig+ging
	pos	vb.
trigged	infl
	head	trig
	syl	trigged.
	pos	vb.
trig	H1.2.
	syl	trig
	pron	<trig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to make or become trim or spruce.
trigly	sub
	head	trig
	syl	trig+ly
	pos	adv.
trigness	sub
	head	trig
	syl	trig+ness
	pos	n.
trig	ety	C16: probably of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse tryggja to make secure; see #7trig %1
trig	H2.1.
	syl	trig
	pron	<trig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly dialect.
	def	a wedge or prop. {~} {trigs, trig+ging, trigged}.
trig	H2.2.
	syl	trig
	pron	<trig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly dialect.
	def	to block or stop.
trig	H2.3.
	syl	trig
	pron	<trig>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly dialect.
	def	to prop or support.
trig	1.
	syl	trig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	trigonometry.
trig	2.
	syl	trig.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	trigonometrical.
trigeminal	ety	C19: from Latin trigeminus triplet, from #7tri -#7+ geminus twin
trigeminal	0.
	syl	tri+gem:i+nal
	pron	<trI1JeminL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the trigeminal nerve.
trigeminal nerve	0.
	syl	tri+gem:i+nal nerve
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the fifth pair of cranial nerves, which supply the muscles of the mandible and maxilla. Their ophthalmic branches supply the area around the orbit of the eye, the nasal cavity, and the forehead.
trigeminal neuralgia	0.
	syl	tri+gem:i+nal neu+ral+gia
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {tic douloureux}.
trigger	ety	C17 tricker, from Dutch trekker, from trekken to pull; see #7trek  &- #!trig+gered adj.
trigger	1.
	syl	trig+ger
	pron	<1trig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small projecting lever that activates the firing mechanism of a firearm.
trigger	2.
	syl	trig+ger
	pron	<1trig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	a device that releases a spring-loaded mechanism or a similar arrange?!ment.
trigger	3.
	syl	trig+ger
	pron	<1trig*>
	pos	n.
	def	any event that sets a course of action in motion.
trigger	4.
	syl	trig+ger
	pron	<1trig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off
	def	to give rise (to); set (off).
trigger	5.
	syl	trig+ger
	pron	<1trig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fire or set in motion by or as by pulling a trigger.
triggerless	sub
	head	trigger
	syl	trig+ger+less
	pos	adj.
triggerfish	infl
	or	triggerfishes
	syl	trig:ger+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triggerfishes	infl
	head	triggerfish
	or	triggerfish
	syl	trig:ger+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triggerfish	0.
	syl	trig:ger+fish
	pron	<1trig*2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any plectognath fish of the family of tropical and temperate seas. They have a compressed body with erectile spines in the first dorsal fin.
trigger-happy	1.
	syl	trig:ger-hap:py
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	tending to resort to the use of firearms or violence irresponsibly.
trigger-happy	2.
	syl	trig:ger-hap:py
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	tending to act rashly or without due consideration.
trigger plant	0.
	syl	trig:ger plant
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several small grass-like plants of the genus having sensitive stamens that are erected when disturbed: family
triglyceride	0.
	syl	tri+glyc+er+ide
	pron	<trI1glis*2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	any ester of glycerol and one or more carboxylic acids, in which each glycerol molecule has combined with three carboxylic acid molecules. Most natural fats and oils are triglycerides.
triglyph	0.
	syl	tri+glyph
	pron	<1trI2glif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a stone block in a Doric frieze, having three vertical channels.
triglyphic	sub
	head	triglyph
	syl	tri+1glyph+ic
	pos	adj.
trigon	1.
	syl	tri+gon
	pron	<1trIgon>
	pos	n.
	usage	in classical Greece or Rome
	def	a triangular harp or lyre.
trigon	2.
	syl	tri+gon
	pron	<1trIgon>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {triangle}.
trigonal	1.
	syl	trig:o+nal
	pron	<1trig*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {{triangular} (sense 1)}.
trigonal	2.
	syl	trig:o+nal
	pron	<1trig*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating or belonging to the crystal system characterized by three equal axes that are equally inclined and not perpen?!dicular to each other. Also: {rhombohedral}.
trigonometric function	1.
	syl	trig:o+no+met+ric func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {circular function}. any of a group of functions of an angle expressed as a ratio of two of the sides of a right-angled triangle containing the angle. The group includes sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent.
trigonometric function	2.
	syl	trig:o+no+met+ric func+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any function containing only sines, cosines, etc., and constants.
trigonometry	ety	C17: from New Latin trig*_onometria, from Greek trig*_onon triangle
trigonometry	0.
	syl	trig:o+nom+e:try
	pron	<2trig*1nomitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of mathematics concerned with the properties of trigonometric functions and their application to the determination of the angles and sides of triangles. Used in surveying, navigation, etc. Abbrev.: {trig}.
trigonometric	sub
	head	trigonometry
	or	trigonometrical
	syl	trig:o+no+met+ric
	pron	<2trig*n*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
trigonometrical	sub
	head	trigonometry
	or	trigonometric
	syl	trig:o+no+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
trigonometrically	sub
	head	trigonometry
	syl	trig:o+no+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
trigonous	0.
	syl	trig:o+nous
	pron	<1trig*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of stems, seeds, and similar parts
	def	having a triangular cross section.
trigraph	0.
	syl	tri+graph
	pron	<1trI2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a combination of three letters used to represent a single speech sound or phoneme, such as in French
trigraphic	sub
	head	trigraph
	syl	tri+graph+ic
	pron	<trI1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
trihedral	1.
	syl	tri+he+dral
	pron	<trI1hEdr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or formed by three plane faces meeting at a point.
trihedral	2.
	syl	tri+he+dral
	pron	<trI1hEdr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure formed by the intersection of three lines in different planes.
trihedrons	infl
	head	trihedron
	or	trihedra
	syl	tri+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trihedra	infl
	head	trihedron
	or	trihedrons
	syl	tri+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trihedron	0.
	syl	tri+he+dron
	pron	<trI1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure determined by the intersection of three planes.
trihydrate	0.
	syl	tri+hy+drate
	pron	<trI1hIdrAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a substance that contains three molecules of water.
trihydrated	sub
	head	trihydrate
	syl	tri+1hy+drat+ed
	pos	adj.
trihydroxy	alt
	head	trihydric
	or	trihydric
	syl	tri+hy+drox:y
	pron	<2trIhI1droksi>
	pos	adj.
trihydric	0.
	or	trihydroxy
	syl	tri+hy+dric
	pron	<trI1hIdrik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an alcohol or similar compound
	def	containing three hydroxyl groups.
triiodomethane	0.
	syl	tri+i:o+do+me:thane
	pron	<2trII2*ud*u1mETAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {iodoform}.
triiodothyronine	ety	C20: from #7tri -#7+iodo -#7+thyro -#7+ -#7ine %2
triiodothyronine	0.
	syl	tri+i:o+do+thy+ro+nine
	pron	<2trII2*ud*u1TIr*2nEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid hormone that contains iodine and is secreted by the thyroid gland with thyroxine, to which it has a similar action. Formula: C\1\5H\1\2I\3NO\4.
trike	1.
	syl	trike
	pron	<trIk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {tricycle}.
trike	2.
	syl	trike
	pron	<trIk>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {trichloro?!ethylene}.
trilateral	0.
	syl	tri+lat+er+al
	pron	<trI1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three sides.
trilaterally	sub
	head	trilateral
	syl	tri+1lat+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
trilateration	0.
	syl	tri+lat+er:a+tion
	pron	<2trIl@t*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of surveying in which a whole area is divided into triangles, the sides of which are measured, usually by electromagnetic distance measuring for geodetic control or by chain survey for a detailed survey.
trilby	ety	C19: named after Trilby, the heroine of a dramatized novel (1893) of that title by George du Maurier
trilbies	infl
	head	trilby
	syl	tril+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trilby	1.
	syl	tril+by
	pron	<1trilbi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a man's soft felt hat with an indented crown.
trilby	2.
	syl	tril+by
	pron	<1trilbi>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	feet.
trilemma	ety	C17: formed on the model of #7dilemma, from #7tri -#7+ Greek l*_emma assumption
trilemma	1.
	syl	tri+lem+ma
	pron	<trI1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	a quandary posed by three alternative courses of action.
trilemma	2.
	syl	tri+lem+ma
	pron	<trI1lem*>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument in which three alternatives are examined.
trilinear	0.
	syl	tri+lin+e:ar
	pron	<trI1lini*>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, bounded by, or relating to three lines.
trilingual	1.
	syl	tri+lin+gual
	pron	<trI1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to speak three languages fluently.
trilingual	2.
	syl	tri+lin+gual
	pron	<trI1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressed or written in three languages.
trilingualism	sub
	head	trilingual
	syl	tri+1lin+gual+ism
	pos	n.
trilingually	sub
	head	trilingual
	syl	tri+1lin+gual+ly
	pos	adv.
triliteral	1.
	syl	tri+lit+er+al
	pron	<trI1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having three letters.
triliteral	2.
	syl	tri+lit+er+al
	pron	<trI1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a word root in Semitic languages
	def	consisting of three consonants.
triliteral	3.
	syl	tri+lit+er+al
	pron	<trI1lit*r*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a word root of three consonants.
trilithon	ety	C18: from Greek; see #7tri -#7, -#7lith 
trilith	alt
	head	trilithon
	or	trilithon
	syl	tri+lith
	pron	<1trIliT>
	pos	n.
trilithon	0.
	or	trilith
	syl	tri+lith+on
	pron	<trI1liTon>, <1trIli2Ton>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure consisting of two upright stones with a third placed across the top, such as those of Stonehenge.
trilithic	sub
	head	trilithon
	syl	tri+lith+ic
	pron	<trI1liTik>
	pos	adj.
trill	ety	C17: from Italian trillo, from trillare, apparently from Middle Dutch trillen to vibrate
trill	H1.1.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a melodic ornament consisting of a rapid alternation between a principal note and the note a whole tone or semitone above it. Usual symbol.
	exam	1	tr.
trill	H1.2.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill warbling sound, esp. as made by some birds.
trill	H1.3.a.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	n.
	def	the articulation of an (r) sound produced by holding the tip of the tongue close to the alveolar ridge, allowing the tongue to make a succession of taps against the ridge.
trill	H1.3.b.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	n.
	def	the production of a similar effect using the uvula against the back of the tongue.
trill	H1.4.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sound, sing, or play (a trill or with a trill).
trill	H1.5.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce (an (r) sound) by the production of a trill.
trill	ety	C14: probably of Scandinavian origin; related to Norwegian trilla to roll; see #7trill %1
trill	H2.0.
	syl	trill
	pron	<tril>
	pos	vb. n. n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {trickle}.
trillion	ety	C17: from French, on the model of million 
trillion	1.
	syl	tril+lion
	pron	<1trilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain and Germany
	def	the number represented as one followed by eighteen zeros (10%1%8); a million million million. U.S. word: {quintillion}.
trillion	2.
	syl	tril+lion
	pron	<1trilj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and France
	def	the number represented as one followed by twelve zeros (10%1%2); a million million. Brit. word: {billion}.
trillion	3.
	syl	tril+lion
	pron	<1trilj*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	an exceptionally large but unspecified number.
trillion	4.a.
	syl	tril+lion
	pron	<1trilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to a trillion.
	exam	1	a trillion stars.
trillion	4.b.
	syl	tril+lion
	pron	<1trilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	there are three trillion.
trillionth	sub
	head	trillion
	syl	tril+lionth
	pos	n. adj.
trillium	ety	C18: from New Latin, modification by Linnaeus of Swedish trilling triplet
trillium	0.
	syl	tril+lium
	pron	<1trilj*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any herbaceous plant of the genus of Asia and North America, having a whorl of three leaves at the top of the stem with a single central white, pink, or purple three-petalled flower: family
trilobate	0.
	syl	tri+lo+bate
	pron	<trI1l*ubAt>, <1trIl*2bAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a leaf
	def	consist?!ing of or having three lobes or parts.
trilobite	ety	C19: from New Latin Trilob*_it*_es, from Greek trilobos having three lobes; see #7tri -#7, lobe 
trilobite	0.
	syl	tri+lo+bite
	pron	<1trIl*2bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any extinct marine arthropod of the group abundant in Palaeozoic times, having a segmented exoskeleton divided into three parts.
trilobitic	sub
	head	trilobite
	syl	tri+lo+bit+ic
	pron	<2trIl*1bitik>
	pos	adj.
trilocular	0.
	syl	tri+loc:u+lar
	pron	<trI1lokj*l*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a plant ovary or anther
	def	having or consisting of three chambers or cavities.
trilogy	ety	C19: from Greek trilogia; see #7tri -#7, -#7logy 
trilogies	infl
	head	trilogy
	syl	tril+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trilogy	1.
	syl	tril+o:gy
	pron	<1tril*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of three related works, esp. in literature, etc.
trilogy	2.
	syl	tril+o:gy
	pron	<1tril*Ji>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Greece
	def	a series of three tragedies performed together at the Dionysian festivals.
trim	ety	Old English trymman to strengthen; related to trum strong, Old Irish druma tree, Russian drom thicket
trimmer	infl
	head	trim
	syl	trim+mer
	pos	adj.
trimmest	infl
	head	trim
	syl	trim+mest.
	pos	adj.
trim	1.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	adj.
	def	neat and spruce in appearance.
trim	2.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	adj.
	def	slim; slender.
trim	3.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	adj.
	def	in good condition.
trims	infl
	head	trim
	syl	trims
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
trimming	infl
	head	trim
	syl	trim+ming
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
trimmed	infl
	head	trim
	syl	trimmed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
trim	4.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to put in good order, esp. by cutting or pruning.
trim	5.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shape and finish (timber).
trim	6.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to adorn or decorate.
trim	7.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by off or away
	def	to cut so as to remove.
	exam	1	to trim off a branch.
trim	8.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cut down to the desired size or shape.
	exam	1	to trim material to a pattern.
trim	9.a.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to adjust the balance of (a vessel) or (of a vessel) to maintain an even balance, by distribution of ballast, cargo, etc.
trim	9.b.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to adjust (a vessel's sails) to take advantage of the wind.
trim	9.c.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to stow (cargo).
trim	10.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to balance (an aircraft) before flight by adjusting the position of the load or in flight by the use of trim tabs, fuel transfer, etc.
trim	11.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to modify (one's opinions, etc.) to suit opposing factions or for expediency.
trim	12.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to thrash or beat.
trim	13.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to rebuke.
trim	14.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to furnish or equip.
trim	15.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	a decoration or adornment.
	exam	1	the trim on a shirt.
trim	16.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	proper order or fitness; good shape.
	exam	1	in trim.
trim	17.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	a haircut that neatens but does not alter the existing hairstyle.
trim	18.a.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	the general set and appearance of a vessel.
trim	18.b.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the draught of a vessel at the bow and at the stern.
trim	18.c.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	the fitness of a vessel.
trim	18.d.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	the position of a vessel's sails relative to the wind.
trim	18.e.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	the relative buoyancy of a submarine.
trim	19.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	dress or equipment.
trim	20.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	window dressing.
trim	21.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	the attitude of an aircraft in flight when the pilot allows the main control surfaces to take up their own positions.
trim	22.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Films.
	def	a section of shot cut out during editing.
trim	23.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	material that is trimmed off.
trim	24.
	syl	trim
	pron	<trim>
	pos	n.
	def	decorative mouldings, such as architraves, picture rails, etc.
trimly	sub
	head	trim
	syl	trim+ly
	pos	adv.
trimness	sub
	head	trim
	syl	trim+ness
	pos	n.
trimaran	ety	C20: from #7tri -+(#7cata) #7maran 
trimaran	0.
	syl	tri+ma+ran
	pron	<1trIm*2r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel, usually of shallow draught, with two hulls flanking the main hull.
trimer	0.
	syl	tri+mer
	pron	<1trIm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a polymer or a molecule of a polymer consisting of three identical monomers. &- {tri+mer+ic} (tra$I#!m$er$Ik)
trimerous	1.
	syl	trim+er+ous
	pron	<1trim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having parts ar?!ranged in groups of three.
trimerous	2.
	syl	trim+er+ous
	pron	<1trim*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or having three parts.
trimester	ety	C19: from French trimestre, from Latin trim*_estris of three months, from #7tri -#7+ m*_ensis month
trimester	1.
	syl	tri+mes+ter
	pron	<trI1mest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of three months.
trimester	2.
	syl	tri+mes+ter
	pron	<trI1mest*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some U.S. universities or schools
	def	any of the three academic sessions.
trimestral	sub
	head	trimester
	or	trimestrial
	syl	tri+1mes+tral
	pos	adj.
trimestrial	sub
	head	trimester
	or	trimestral
	syl	tri+1mes+tri:al
	pos	adj.
trimeter	1.
	syl	trim+e:ter
	pron	<1trimit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse line consisting of three metrical feet.
trimeter	2.
	syl	trim+e:ter
	pron	<1trimit*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	designating such a line.
trimethadione	ety	from #7tri -#7+meth (#7yl) #7+di -%1#7+ -#7one 
trimethadione	0.
	syl	tri+meth:a+di+one
	pron	<2trImeT*1dI*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline compound with a bitter taste and camphor-like odour, used in the treatment of epilepsy. Formula: C\6H\9NO\3.
trimetrical	alt
	head	trimetric
	or	trimetric
	syl	tri+met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
trimetric	1.
	or	trimetrical
	syl	tri+met+ric
	pron	<trI1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of a trimeter or trimeters.
trimetric	2.
	or	trimetrical
	syl	tri+met+ric
	pron	<trI1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	another word for {orthorhombic}.
trimetric projection	0.
	syl	tri+met+ric pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a geometric projection, used in mechanical drawing, in which the three axes are at arbitrary angles, often using different linear scales.
trimetrogon	ety	from #7tri -#7+ metro-, from Greek metron measure+-#7gon 
trimetrogon	0.a.
	syl	tri+met+ro+gon
	pron	<trI1metr*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a method of aerial pho?!tography for rapid topographic mapping, in which one vertical and two oblique photographs are taken simultaneously.
trimetrogon	0.b.
	syl	tri+met+ro+gon
	pron	<trI1metr*2gon>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	trimetrogon photography.
trimmer	1.
	syl	trim+mer
	pron	<1trim*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trimmer joist}. a beam in a floor or roof structure attached to truncated joists in order to leave an opening for a staircase, chimney, etc.
trimmer	2.
	syl	trim+mer
	pron	<1trim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for trimming timber.
trimmer	3.
	syl	trim+mer
	pron	<1trim*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trimming capacitor}. a variable capacitor of small capacitance used for making fine adjustments, etc.
trimmer	4.
	syl	trim+mer
	pron	<1trim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who alters his opinions on the grounds of expediency.
trimmer	5.
	syl	trim+mer
	pron	<1trim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fits out motor vehicles.
trimming	1.
	syl	trim+ming
	pron	<1trimiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an extra piece used to decorate or complete.
trimming	2.
	syl	trim+ming
	pron	<1trimiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	additional ornaments or accompaniments.
	exam	1	roast turkey with all the trimmings.
trimming	3.
	syl	trim+ming
	pron	<1trimiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	parts that are cut off.
trimming	4.
	syl	trim+ming
	pron	<1trimiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a reproof, beating, or defeat.
trimolecular	0.
	syl	tri+mo+lec:u+lar
	pron	<2trIm*1lekjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	of, concerned with, formed from, or involving three molecules.
trimonthly	0.
	syl	tri+month+ly
	pron	<trI1m^nTli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	every three months.
trimorph	1.
	syl	tri+morph
	pron	<1trImc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, esp. a mineral, that exists in three distinct forms.
trimorph	2.
	syl	tri+morph
	pron	<1trImc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the forms in which such a structure exists.
trimorphism	1.
	syl	tri+mor+phism
	pron	<trI1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the property exhibited by certain species of having or occurring in three different forms.
trimorphism	2.
	syl	tri+mor+phism
	pron	<trI1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the property of certain minerals of existing in three crystalline forms.
trimorphic	sub
	head	trimorphism
	or	trimorphous
	syl	tri+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
trimorphous	sub
	head	trimorphism
	or	trimorphic
	syl	tri+1mor+phous
	pos	adj.
trim size	0.
	syl	trim size
	pos	n.
	def	the size of a book or a page of a book after all excess material has been trimmed off.
trim tab	0.
	syl	trim tab
	pos	n.
	def	a small aerofoil attached to the trailing edge of a control surface to enable the pilot to trim an aircraft.
Trimurti	ety	from Sanskrit, from tri three+ m*_urti form
Trimurti	0.
	syl	Tri+mur+ti
	pron	<tri1mu*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the triad of the three chief gods of later Hinduism, consisting of Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Sustainer, and Siva the Destroyer.
Trinacria	0.
	syl	Tri+na+cri:a
	pron	<tri1nAkri*>, <trI->
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for {Sicily}.
Trinacrian	sub
	head	Trinacria
	syl	Tri+1na+cri:an
	pos	adj.
trinary	ety	C15: from Late Latin tr*_in*_arius of three sorts, from Latin tr*_in*_i three each, from tr*_es three
trinary	1.
	syl	tri+na+ry
	pron	<1trIn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	made up of three parts; ternary.
trinary	2.
	syl	tri+na+ry
	pron	<1trIn*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	going in threes.
Trincomalee	0.
	syl	Trin+co+ma+lee
	pron	<2triGk*um*1lE>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Sri Lanka, on the {Bay of Trincomalee} (an inlet of the Bay of Bengal); British naval base until 1957. Pop.: 41784 (1971).
trine	ety	C14: from Old French trin, from Latin tr*_inus triple, from tr*_es three &- #!tri+nal adj.
trine	1.
	syl	trine
	pron	<trIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	an aspect of 120?% between two planets, an orb of 8?% being allowed. Compare {{conjunction} (sense 5)}, {{opposition} (sense 9)}, {{square} (sense 8)}.
trine	2.
	syl	trine
	pron	<trIn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything comprising three parts. {~}
trine	3.
	syl	trine
	pron	<trIn>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to a trine.
trine	4.
	syl	trine
	pron	<trIn>
	pos	n.
	def	threefold; triple.
Trinidad	0.
	syl	Trin:i+dad
	pron	<1trini2d@d>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the West Indies, off the NE coast of Venezuela: colonized by the Spanish in the 17th century and ceded to Britain in 1802; joined with Tobago in 1888 as a British colony; now part of the independent republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Pop.: 983750 (1970 est.).
Trinidadian	sub
	head	Trinidad
	syl	Trin:i+1dad+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Trinidad and Tobago	0.
	syl	Trin:i+dad and To+ba+go
	pos	n.
	def	an independent republic in the West Indies, occupying the two southernmost islands of the Lesser Antilles: became a British colony in 1888 and gained independence in 1962; became a republic in 1976; a member of the Commonwealth. Official language: English. Religion: Christian majority, with a large Hindu minority. Currency: Trinidad and Tobago dollar. Capital: Port-of-Spain. Combined pop.: 945210 (1970). Area: 5128 sq. km (1980 sq. miles).
Trinil man	ety	C20: named after the village in Java where remains were found
Trinil man	0.
	syl	Tri+nil man
	pron	<1trEnil>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Java man}.
Trinitarian	1.
	syl	Trin:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2trini1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes in the doctrine of the Trinity.
Trinitarian	2.
	syl	Trin:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2trini1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Holy Trinity. See {{Trinity} (sense 3)}.
Trinitarian	3.
	syl	Trin:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2trini1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the doctrine of the Trinity or those who uphold it.
Trinitarian	4.
	syl	Trin:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2trini1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Holy Trinity.
Trinitarianism	sub
	head	Trinitarian
	syl	Trin:i+1tar:i+an+2ism
	pos	n.
trinitrobenzene	0.
	syl	tri+ni+tro+ben+zene
	pron	<trI2nItr*u1benzEn>, <-ben1zEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three explosive crystalline isomeric compounds with the formula C\6H\3(NO\2)\3. They are less sensitive to impact than TNT but more powerful in their explosive force.
trinitrocresol	0.
	syl	tri+ni+tro+cre+sol
	pron	<trI2nItr*u1krEsol>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow crystalline highly explosive compound. Formula: CH\3C\6H(OH)(NO\2)\3.
trinitroglycerin	0.
	syl	tri+ni+tro+glyc+er+in
	pron	<trI2nItr*u1glis*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {nitroglycerin}.
trinitrophenol	0.
	syl	tri+ni+tro+phe+nol
	pron	<trI2nItr*u1fEnol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {picric acid}.
trinitrotoluol	alt
	head	trinitrotoluene
	or	trinitrotoluene
	syl	tri+ni+tro+tol:u+ol
	pron	<trI2nItr*u1tolju2ol>
	pos	n.
trinitrotoluene	0.
	or	trinitrotoluol
	syl	tri+ni+tro+tol:u+ene
	pron	<trI2nItr*u1tolju2En>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {TNT}.
trinity	ety	C13: from Old French trinite, from Late Latin tr*_init*_as from Latin tr*_inus triple
trinities	infl
	head	trinity
	syl	trin:i+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trinity	1.
	syl	trin:i+ty
	pron	<1triniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three.
trinity	2.
	syl	trin:i+ty
	pron	<1triniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being threefold.
Trinity	1.
	syl	Trin:i+ty
	pron	<1triniti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Holy Trinity, Blessed Trinity}. the union of three persons, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost, in one Godhead.
Trinity	2.
	syl	Trin:i+ty
	pron	<1triniti>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Trinity Sunday}.
Holy Trinity	3.
	head	Trinity
	syl	Holy Trinity.
	def	a religious order founded in 1198.
Trinity Brethren	0.
	syl	Trin:i+ty Breth+ren
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the members of Trinity House.
Trinity House	0.
	syl	Trin:i+ty House
	pos	n.
	def	an association that provides lighthouses, buoys, etc., around the British coast.
Trinity Sunday	0.
	syl	Trin:i+ty Sun+day
	pos	n.
	def	the Sunday after Whit Sunday.
Trinity term	0.
	syl	Trin:i+ty term
	pos	n.
	def	the summer term at Oxford and Cambridge Universities and some other educational establishments.
trinket	ety	C16: perhaps from earlier trenket little knife, via Old Northern French, from Latin trunc*_are to lop &- #!trin+ket+ry n.
trinket	1.
	syl	trin+ket
	pron	<1triGkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small or worthless ornament or piece of jewellery.
trinket	2.
	syl	trin+ket
	pron	<1triGkit>
	pos	n.
	def	a trivial object; trifle.
trinocular	ety	C20: from #7tri -+(#7bi) #7nocular 
trinocular	0.
	syl	tri+noc:u+lar
	pron	<trI1nokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a binocular microscope having a lens for photographic recording while direct visual observation is taking place.
trinomial	ety	C18: #7tri -#7+ -nomial on the model of binomial 
trinomial	1.
	syl	tri+no+mi:al
	pron	<trI1n*umi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	consisting of or relating to three terms.
trinomial	2.
	syl	tri+no+mi:al
	pron	<trI1n*umi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	denoting or relating to the three-part name of an organism that incorporates its genus, species, and subspecies.
trinomial	3.
	syl	tri+no+mi:al
	pron	<trI1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a polynomial consist?!ing of three terms, such as %2+ +
trinomial	4.
	syl	tri+no+mi:al
	pron	<trI1n*umi*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the third word in the trinomial name of an organism, which distinguishes between subspecies.
trinomially	sub
	head	trinomial
	syl	tri+1no+mi+al+ly
	pos	adv.
trio	ety	C18: from Italian, ultimately from Latin tr*_es three; compare #7duo 
trios	infl
	head	trio
	syl	tri:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trio	1.
	syl	tri:o
	pron	<1trE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three people or things.
trio	2.a.
	syl	tri:o
	pron	<1trE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three singers or instrumentalists or a piece of music composed for such a group.
trio	2.b.
	syl	tri:o
	pron	<1trE*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate section in a scherzo, minuet, etc., that is contrastive in style and often in a related key.
trio	3.
	syl	tri:o
	pron	<1trE*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Piquet.
	def	three cards of the same rank.
triode	ety	C20: #7tri -#7+electrode 
triode	1.
	syl	tri+ode
	pron	<1trI*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic valve having three elec?!trodes, a cathode, an anode, and a grid, the potential of the grid controlling the flow of electrons between the cathode and anode. It is used mainly as an amplifier or oscillator but has been replaced in most circuits by the transistor.
triode	2.
	syl	tri+ode
	pron	<1trI*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	any electronic device, such as a thyratron, having three electrodes.
trioecious	ety	C18: from New Latin trioecia, from Greek #7tri -#7+ oikos house
triecious	alt
	head	trioecious
	or	trioecious
	syl	tri+e:cious
	pron	<trI1ES*s>
	pos	adj.
trioecious	0.
	or	triecious
	syl	tri+oe:cious
	pron	<trI1ES*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant species
	def	having male, female, and hermaphrodite flowers in three different plants.
triol	ety	from #7tri -#7+ {-#7ol %1}
triol	0.
	syl	tri+ol
	pron	<1trIol>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of alcohols that have three hydroxyl groups per molecule. Also called: {trihydric alcohol}.
triolein	0.
	syl	tri:o+le:in
	pron	<trI1*uliin>
	pos	n.
	def	a naturally occurring glyceride of oleic acid, found in fats and oils. Formula: (C\1\7H\3\3COO)\3C\3H\5. Also called: {olein}.
triolet	ety	C17: from French: a little #7trio 
triolet	0.
	syl	tri:o+let
	pron	<1trE*u2let>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse form of eight lines, having the first line repeated as the fourth and seventh and the second line as the eighth, rhyming a b a a a b a b.
triose	0.
	syl	tri+ose
	pron	<1trI*uz>, <-*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple monosaccharide produced by the oxidation of glycerol. Formula: CH\2OHCHOHCHO.
trio sonata	1.
	syl	tri:o so+na+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a type of baroque composition in several movements scored for two upper parts and a bass part.
trio sonata	2.
	syl	tri:o so+na+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a similar type of composition played on a keyboard instrument, esp. an organ.
trioxide	0.
	syl	tri+ox+ide
	pron	<trI1oksId>
	pos	n.
	def	any oxide that contains three oxygen atoms per molecule.
	exam	1	sulphur trioxide, SO\3.
trip	ety	C14: from Old French triper to tread, of Germanic origin; related to Low German trippen to stamp, Middle Dutch trippen to walk trippingly, trepelen to trample &- #!trip+ping+ly adv.
trip	1.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	an outward and return journey, often for a specific purpose.
trip	2.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	any tour, journey, or voyage.
trip	3.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	a false step; stumble.
trip	4.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	any slip or blunder.
trip	5.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	a light step or tread.
trip	6.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre or device to cause someone to trip.
trip	7.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tripper}. any catch on a mechanism that acts as a switch.
trip	8.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hallucinogenic drug experience.
trips	infl
	head	trip
	syl	trips
	pos	vb.
tripping	infl
	head	trip
	syl	trip+ping
	pos	vb.
tripped	infl
	head	trip
	syl	tripped.
	pos	vb.
trip	9.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	often foll. by up , or when; intr.
	usage	by on or over
	def	to stumble or cause to stumble.
trip	10.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a mistake or blunder.
trip	11.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to trap or catch in a mistake.
trip	12.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go on a short tour or journey.
trip	13.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move or tread lightly.
trip	14.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to experience the effects of LSD or any other hallucinogenic drug.
trip	15.
	syl	trip
	pron	<trip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to activate a mechanical trip.
tripalmitin	0.
	syl	tri+pal+mi+tin
	pron	<trI1p@lmitin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {palmitin}.
tripartite	1.
	syl	tri+par+tite
	pron	<trI1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	divided into or composed of three parts.
tripartite	2.
	syl	tri+par+tite
	pron	<trI1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving three participants.
tripartite	3.
	syl	tri+par+tite
	pron	<trI1pa:tIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of leaves
	def	consisting of three parts formed by divisions extending almost to the base.
tripartitely	sub
	head	tripartite
	syl	tri+1par+tite+ly
	pos	adv.
tripartition	0.
	syl	tri+par+ti+tion
	pron	<2trIpa:1tiS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	division into or among three.
tripe	ety	C13: from Old French, of unknown origin
tripe	1.
	syl	tripe
	pron	<trIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the stomach lining of an ox, cow, or other ruminant, prepared for cooking.
tripe	2.
	syl	tripe
	pron	<trIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something silly; rubbish.
tripe	3.
	syl	tripe
	pron	<trIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Archaic, informal.
	def	intestines; belly.
tripersonal	0.
	syl	tri+per+son+al
	pron	<trI1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Theol. of God
	def	existing as the Trinity. Compare {unipersonal}.
tripersonality	sub
	head	tripersonal
	syl	tri+per+son+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
triphammer	0.
	syl	trip+ham:mer
	pron	<1trip2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a power hammer that is raised or tilted by a cam and allowed to fall under gravity.
triphenylmethane	0.
	syl	tri+phe+nyl+me+thane
	pron	<trI2fEnIl1mETAn>, <-2fen->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline solid used for the preparation of many dyes. Formula: (C\6H\5)\3CH.
triphibious	ety	C20: from #7tri -+(#7am) #7phibious 
triphibious	0.
	syl	tri+phib:i+ous
	pron	<trI1fibi*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of military operations
	def	occurring on land, at sea, and in the air.
triphthong	ety	C16: via New Latin from Medieval Greek triphthongos, from #7tri -#7+ phthongos sound; compare #7diphthong 
triphthong	1.
	syl	triph+thong
	pron	<1trifToG>, <1trip->
	pos	n.
	def	a composite vowel sound during the articulation of which the vocal organs move from one position through a second, ending in a third.
triphthong	2.
	syl	triph+thong
	pron	<1trifToG>, <1trip->
	pos	n.
	def	a trigraph representing a composite vowel sound such as this.
triphthongal	sub
	head	triphthong
	syl	triph+1thong+al
	pos	adj.
triphylite	ety	C19: from #7tri -#7+ phyl-, from Greek phulon family+{-#7ite %1}#7, referring to its three bases
triphylite	0.
	syl	triph:y+lite
	pron	<1trifi2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bluish-grey rare mineral that consists of lithium iron phosphate in orthorhombic crystalline form and occurs in pegmatites. Formula: LiFePO\4.
tripinnate	0.
	syl	tri+pin+nate
	pron	<trI1pinit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having pinnate leaflets that are bipinnately arranged.
tripinnately	sub
	head	tripinnate
	syl	tri+1pin+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
Tripitaka	0.
	syl	Tri+pi+ta+ka
	pron	<2tripi1ta:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	def	the three collections of books making up the Buddhist canon of scriptures.
tripl	0.
	syl	tripl.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	triplicate.
triplane	0.
	syl	tri+plane
	pron	<1trI2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aeroplane having three wings arranged one above the other.
triple	ety	C16: from Latin triplus 
triple	1.
	syl	tri+ple
	pron	<1tripL>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of three parts; threefold.
triple	2.
	syl	tri+ple
	pron	<1tripL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of musical time or rhythm
	def	having three beats in each bar.
triple	3.
	syl	tri+ple
	pron	<1tripL>
	pos	adj.
	def	three times as great or as much.
triple	4.
	syl	tri+ple
	pron	<1tripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a threefold amount.
triple	5.
	syl	tri+ple
	pron	<1tripL>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three.
triple	6.
	syl	tri+ple
	pron	<1tripL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to increase or become increased threefold; treble.
triply	sub
	head	triple
	syl	tri+ply
	pos	adv.
Triple Alliance	1.
	syl	Tri+ple Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the secret alliance between Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Italy formed in 1882 and lasting until 1914.
Triple Alliance	2.
	syl	Tri+ple Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the alliance of France, the Netherlands, and Britain against Spain in 1717.
Triple Alliance	3.
	syl	Tri+ple Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the alliance of England, Sweden, and the Netherlands against France in 1668.
triple bond	0.
	syl	tri+ple bond
	pos	n.
	def	a type of chemical bond consisting of three distinct covalent bonds linking two atoms in a molecule.
Triple Entente	0.
	syl	Tri+ple En+tente
	pos	n.
	def	the understanding between Britain, France, and Russia that developed between 1894 and 1907 and counterbalanced the Triple Alliance of 1882. The Entente became a formal alliance on the outbreak of World War I and was ended by the Russian Revolution in 1917.
triple jump	0.
	syl	tri+ple jump
	pos	n.
	def	an athletic event in which the competitor has to perform successively a hop, a step, and a jump in continuous movement. Also called: {hop, step, and jump}.
triple-nerved	0.
	syl	tri:ple-nerved
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a leaf
	def	having three main veins.
triple point	0.
	syl	tri+ple point
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the temperature and pressure at which the three phases of a substance are in equilibrium. The triple point of water, 273.16 K, is the basis of the definition of the kelvin.
triplet	ety	C17: from #7triple, on the model of doublet 
triplet	1.
	syl	tri+plet
	pron	<1triplit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group or set of three similar things.
triplet	2.
	syl	tri+plet
	pron	<1triplit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of three offspring born at one birth.
triplet	3.
	syl	tri+plet
	pron	<1triplit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a group of three notes played in a time value of two, four, etc.
tripletail	infl
	or	tripletails
	syl	tri:ple+tail
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tripletails	infl
	head	tripletail
	or	tripletail
	syl	tri:ple+tails.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tripletail	0.
	syl	tri:ple+tail
	pron	<1tripL2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any percoid fish of the family esp. of brackish waters of SE Asia, having tail-like dorsal and anal fins.
triple-tongue	0.
	syl	tri:ple-tongue
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	to play (very quick staccato passages of notes grouped in threes) on a wind instrument by a combination of single- and double-tonguing. Compare {single-tongue, double-tongue}.
triple-tonguing	sub
	head	triple-tongue
	syl	tri:ple-1tongu:ing
	pos	n.
triplex	ety	C17: from Latin; see #7tri -, -#7plex 
triplex	0.
	syl	tri+plex
	pron	<1tripleks>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {triple}.
Triplex	0.
	syl	Tri+plex
	pron	<1tripleks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. trademark.
	def	a laminated safety glass, as used in car windows.
triplicate	ety	C15: from Latin triplic*_are to triple, from #7triplex 
triplicate	1.
	syl	trip+li+cate
	pron	<1triplikit>
	pos	adj.
	def	triple.
triplicate	2.
	syl	trip+li+cate
	pron	<1tripli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to multiply or be multiplied by three.
triplicate	3.a.
	syl	trip+li+cate
	pron	<1triplikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three things.
triplicate	3.b.
	syl	trip+li+cate
	pron	<1triplikit>
	pos	n.
	def	one of such a group.
in triplicate	4.
	head	triplicate
	syl	in triplicate.
	def	written out with three copies.
triplication	sub
	head	triplicate
	syl	trip+li+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
triplicity	ety	C14: from Late Latin triplicit*_as, from Latin triplex threefold; see #7triplex 
triplicities	infl
	head	triplicity
	syl	tri+plic+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triplicity	1.
	syl	tri+plic+i:ty
	pron	<tri1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three things.
triplicity	2.
	syl	tri+plic+i:ty
	pron	<tri1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being three.
triplicity	3.
	syl	tri+plic+i:ty
	pron	<tri1plisiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	any of four groups, earth, air, fire, and water, each consisting of three signs of the zodiac that are thought to have something in common in their nature.
triploblastic	ety	C19: from triplo - threefold (from Greek triploos) +{-#7blast} 
triploblastic	0.
	syl	trip+lo+blas+tic
	pron	<2tripl*u1bl@stik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of all multicellular animals except coelenterates
	def	having a body developed from all three germ layers. Compare {diploblastic}.
triploid	ety	C19: from Greek tripl (oos) triple+(#7hapl) #7oid 
triploid	1.
	syl	trip+loid
	pron	<1triplcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or relating to three times the haploid number of chromosomes.
	exam	1	a triploid organism.
triploid	2.
	syl	trip+loid
	pron	<1triplcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a triploid organism.
tripod	1.
	syl	tri+pod
	pron	<1trIpod>
	pos	n.
	def	an adjustable and usually collapsible three-legged stand to which a camera, etc., can be attached to hold it steady.
tripod	2.
	syl	tri+pod
	pron	<1trIpod>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand or table having three legs. &- {trip@.o+dal} (#!tr$Ip$$d%@l)
tripodies	infl
	head	tripody
	syl	trip:o+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tripody	0.
	syl	trip:o+dy
	pron	<1trip*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical unit consisting of three feet.
tripoli	ety	C17: named after T#7ripoli, in Libya or in Lebanon
tripoli	0.
	syl	trip:o+li
	pron	<1trip*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a lightweight porous siliceous rock derived by weathering and used in a powdered form as a polish, filter, etc.
Tripoli	1.
	syl	Trip:o+li
	pron	<1trip*li>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Libya, in the northwest on the Mediterranean: founded by Phoenicians in about the 7th century #7b.c. ; the only city that has survived of the three (Oea, Leptis Magna, and Sabratha) that formed the African Tripolis (@6three cities@9); fishing and manufacturing centre. Pop.: 213506 (1964). Ancient name: {Oea}. Arabic name: {Tarabulus el Gharb}.
Tripoli	2.
	syl	Trip:o+li
	pron	<1trip*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Lebanon, on the Mediterranean: the second largest town in Lebanon; taken by the Crusaders in 1109 after a siege of five years; oil-refining and manufacturing centre. Pop.: 160000 (1973 est.). Ancient name: {Tripolis}. Arabic name: {Tarabulus esh Sham}.
Tripolitania	0.
	syl	Trip:o+li+ta+ni:a
	pron	<2trip*li1tAni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the NW part of Libya: established as a Phoenician colony in the 7th century #7b.c. ; taken by the Turks in 1551 and became one of the Barbary states; under Italian rule from 1912 until World War II.
Tripolitanian	sub
	head	Tripolitania
	syl	Trip:o+li+1ta+ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
tripos	ety	C16: from Latin trip*_us, influenced by Greek noun ending -os 
tripos	0.
	syl	tri+pos
	pron	<1trIpos>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the final honours degree examinations in certain subjects at Cambridge University.
tripper	1.
	syl	trip+per
	pron	<1trip*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who goes on a trip.
tripper	2.
	syl	trip+per
	pron	<1trip*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a tourist; excursionist.
tripper	3.
	syl	trip+per
	pron	<1trip*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{trip} (sense 7)}.
tripper	4.a.
	syl	trip+per
	pron	<1trip*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that generates a signal causing a trip to operate.
tripper	4.b.
	syl	trip+per
	pron	<1trip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the signal so generated.
trippet	ety	C15 (in the sense: a piece of wood used in a game): from trippen to #7trip 
trippet	0.
	syl	trip+pet
	pron	<1tripit>
	pos	n.
	def	any mechanism that strikes or is struck at regular intervals, as by a cam.
triptane	ety	C20: shortened and altered from trimethylbutane; see #7tri -#7, methyl, butane 
triptane	0.
	syl	trip+tane
	pron	<1triptAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless highly flammable liquid alkane hydrocarbon, isomeric with heptane, used in aviation fuel; 2,2,3-trimethylbutane. Formula: CH\3C(CH\3)\2CH(CH\3)?!CH\3.
tripterous	0.
	syl	trip+ter+ous
	pron	<1tript*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruits, seeds, etc.
	def	having three winglike extensions or parts.
Triptolemus	0.
	syl	Trip:tol:e:mus
	pron	<trip1tolim*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a favourite of Demeter, sent by her to teach men agriculture.
triptych	ety	C18: from Greek triptukhos, from #7tri -#7+ ptux plate; compare #7diptych 
triptych	1.
	syl	trip+tych
	pron	<1triptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of three pictures or panels, usually hinged so that the two wing panels fold over the larger central one: often used as an altarpiece.
triptych	2.
	syl	trip+tych
	pron	<1triptik>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of three hinged writing tablets.
triptyque	ety	from French: #7triptych (referring to its three sections)
triptyque	0.
	syl	trip+tyque
	pron	<trip1tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a customs permit for the temporary importation of a motor vehicle.
Tripura	0.
	syl	Trip:u+ra
	pron	<1tripur*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of NE India: formerly a princely state, ruled by the Maharajahs for over 1300 years; became a union territory in 1956 and a state in 1972; extensive jungles. Capital: Agartala. Pop.: 1556342 (1971). Area: 10453 sq. km (4036 sq. miles).
tripwire	0.
	syl	trip+wire
	pron	<1trip2wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire that activates a trap, mine, etc., when tripped over.
triquetrous	ety	C17: from Latin triquetrus having three corners
triquetrous	0.
	syl	tri+que+trous
	pron	<trI1kwEtr*s>, <-1kwe->
	pos	adj.
	def	triangular, esp. in cross section.
	exam	1	a triquetrous stem.
triradiate	0.
	syl	tri+ra+di+ate
	pron	<trI1rAdiit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or consist?!ing of three rays or radiating branches.
triradiately	sub
	head	triradiate
	syl	tri+1ra+di+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
trireme	ety	C17: from Latin trir*_emis, from #7tri -#7+ r*_emus oar
trireme	0.
	syl	tri+reme
	pron	<1trIrEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a galley, developed by the ancient Greeks as a warship, with three banks of oars on each side.
trisaccharide	0.
	syl	tri+sac+cha+ride
	pron	<trI1s@k*2rId>
	pos	n.
	def	an oligosaccharide whose molecules have three linked monosaccharide molecules.
trisect	ety	C17: #7tri -#7+ -sect from Latin sec*_are to cut
trisect	0.
	syl	tri+sect
	pron	<trI1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into three parts, esp. three equal parts.
trisection	sub
	head	trisect
	syl	tri+sec+tion
	pron	<trI1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
trisector	sub
	head	trisect
	syl	tri+1sec+tor
	pos	n.
triserial	0.
	syl	tri+se+ri:al
	pron	<trI1si*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged in three rows or series.
trishaw	ety	C20: from #7tri -+#7rickshaw 
trishaw	0.
	syl	tri+shaw
	pron	<1trI2Sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{rickshaw} (sense 2)}.
triskaidekaphobia	ety	C20: from Greek triskaideka thirteen+#7-phobia  &- @!tris+kai+dek@.a+#!pho+bic adj., n.
triskaidekaphobia	0.
	syl	tris+kai+dek:a+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2triskI2dek*1S*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an abnormal fear of the number thirteen.
triskelion	ety	C19: from Greek triskel*_es three-legged, from #7tri -#7+ skelos leg
triskele	alt
	head	triskelion
	or	triskelion
	syl	tris+kele
	pron	<1triskEl>
	pos	n.
triskelia	infl
	head	triskelion
	or	triskeles
	syl	tri+skel:i:a
	pron	<tri1skeli*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triskeles	infl
	head	triskelion
	or	triskelia
	syl	tris+keles.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triskelion	0.
	or	triskele
	syl	tris+kel:i+on
	pron	<tri1skeli2on>, <-*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol consisting of three bent limbs or lines radiating from a centre.
Trismegistus	0.
	syl	Tris:me:gis:tus
	pron	<2trismi1Jist*s>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Hermes Trismegistus}.
trismus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Greek trismos a grinding
trismus	0.
	syl	tris+mus
	pron	<1trizm*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the state or condition of being unable to open the mouth because of sustained contractions of the jaw muscles, caused by a form of tetanus. Nontechnical name: {lockjaw}.
trismic	sub
	head	trismus
	syl	tris+mic
	pos	adj.
trisoctahedron	ety	C19: from Greek tris three times+#7octahedron 
trisoctahedrons	infl
	head	trisoctahedron
	or	trisoctahedra
	syl	tris+oc+ta+he+drons
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trisoctahedra	infl
	head	trisoctahedron
	or	trisoctahedrons
	syl	tris+oc+ta+he+dra
	pron	<-dr*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trisoctahedron	0.
	syl	tris+oc+ta+he+dron
	pron	<tris2okt*1hEdr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid figure having 24 identical triangular faces, groups of three faces being formed on an underlying octahedron.
trisoctahedral	sub
	head	trisoctahedron
	syl	tris+2oc+ta+1he+dral
	pos	adj.
trisomic	ety	C20: from #7tri -#7+ (#7chromo) #7som (#7e) #7+ -#7ic  &- tri+some (#!tra$Is$$$um) n.
trisomic	0.
	syl	tri+so+mic
	pron	<trI1s*umik>
	pos	adj.
	def	having one chromosome of the set represented three times in an otherwise diploid organism, cell, etc.
Tristram	alt
	head	Tristan
	or	Tristan
	syl	Tris:tram
	pos	n.
Tristan	0.
	or	Tristram
	syl	Tris:tan
	pron	<1trist*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval romance
	def	the nephew of King Mark of Cornwall who fell in love with his uncle's bride, Iseult, after they mistakenly drank a love potion.
Tristan da Cunha	0.
	syl	Tris+tan da Cu+nha
	pron	<1trist*n> <d*> <1ku:nj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of four small volcanic islands in the S Atlantic, about halfway between South Africa and South America: comprises the main island of Tristan and the uninhabited islands of Gough, Inaccessible, and Nightingale; discovered in 1506 by the Portuguese admiral Trist?~ao da Cunha; annexed to Britain in 1816; whole population of Tristan evacuated for two years after the volcanic eruption of 1961. Pop.: 280 (1971 est.). Area: about 100 sq. km (40 sq. miles).
triste	ety	from French
tristful	alt
	head	triste
	or	triste
	syl	trist+ful
	pron	<1tristful>
	pos	adj.
triste	0.
	or	tristful
	syl	triste
	pron	<trEst>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {sad}.
tristfully	sub
	head	triste
	syl	trist+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
tristfulness	sub
	head	triste
	syl	trist+ful+ness
	pos	n.
tristearin	0.
	syl	tri+stear+in
	pron	<trI1sti*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stearin}.
tristich	0.
	syl	tris+tich
	pron	<1tristik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a poem, stanza, or strophe that consists of three lines.
tristichic	sub
	head	tristich
	syl	tris+1tich+ic
	pos	adj.
tristichous	0.
	syl	tris+ti+chous
	pron	<1tristik*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	arranged in three rows, esp. (of plants) having three vertical rows of leaves.
tristimulus values	0.
	syl	tri+stim:u+lus val:ues
	pron	<trI1stimjul*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	three values that together are used to describe a colour and are the amounts of three reference colours that can be mixed to give the same visual sensation as the colour considered. Symbol: X, Y, Z. See also {chromaticity coordinates}.
trisulphide	0.
	syl	tri+sul+phide
	pron	<trI1s^lfId>
	pos	n.
	def	any sulphide containing three sulphur atoms per molecule.
trisyllable	0.
	syl	tri+syl+la+ble
	pron	<trI1sil*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word of three syllables.
trisyllabic	sub
	head	trisyllable
	or	trisyllabical
	syl	tri+syl+lab+ic
	pron	<2trIsi1l@bik>
	pos	adj.
trisyllabical	sub
	head	trisyllable
	or	trisyllabic
	syl	tri+syl+1lab:i+cal
	pos	adj.
trisyllabically	sub
	head	trisyllable
	syl	tri+syl+1lab:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tritanopia	ety	C19/20: from New Latin, from Greek tritos third+New Latin anopia blindness; signifying that only two thirds of the spectrum can be distinguished
tritanopia	0.
	syl	tri+tan:o+pi:a
	pron	<2trIt*1n*upi*>, <2trit->
	pos	n.
	def	inability to see the colour blue.
tritanopic	sub
	head	tritanopia
	syl	tri+tan+op+ic
	pron	<2trIt*1nopik>, <2trit->
	pos	adj.
trite	ety	C16: from Latin tr*_itus worn down, from terere to rub
trite	1.
	syl	trite
	pron	<trIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	hackneyed; dull.
	exam	1	a trite comment.
trite	2.
	syl	trite
	pron	<trIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	frayed or worn out.
tritely	sub
	head	trite
	syl	trite+ly
	pos	adv.
triteness	sub
	head	trite
	syl	trite+ness
	pos	n.
tritheism	0.
	syl	tri+the+ism
	pron	<1trITi2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	belief in three gods, esp. in the Trinity as consisting of three distinct gods.
tritheist	sub
	head	tritheism
	syl	tri+the+ist
	pos	n. adj.
tritheistic	sub
	head	tritheism
	or	tritheistical
	syl	tri+the+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
tritheistical	sub
	head	tritheism
	or	tritheistic
	syl	tri+the+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
tritiate	ety	C20: from #7triti (#7um) +-#7ate %1 &- @!trit@.i@.#!a+tion n.
tritiate	0.
	syl	trit:i+ate
	pron	<1triti2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to replace normal hydrogen atoms in a compound by those of tritium.
triticale	ety	C20: from Tritic (um) + (Sec) ale 
triticale	0.
	syl	trit:i+ca+le
	pron	<2triti1ka:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a fertile hybrid cereal, a cross between wheat and rye , produced by polyploidy.
triticum	ety	C19: Latin, literally: wheat, probably from tritum, supine of terere to grind
triticum	0.
	syl	trit:i+cum
	pron	<1tritik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any annual cereal grass of the genus which includes the wheats.
tritium	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek tritos third
tritium	0.
	syl	trit+i:um
	pron	<1triti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, occurring in trace amounts in natural hydrogen and produced in a nuclear reactor. Tritiated compounds are used as tracers. Symbol: T or %3H; half-life: 12.5 years.
triton	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek trit*_on 
triton	H1.0.
	syl	tri+ton
	pron	<1trItN>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chiefly tropical marine gastropod molluscs of the genera etc., having large beautifully-coloured spiral shells.
triton	ety	C20: from #7trit (#7ium) #7+ -#7on 
triton	H2.0.
	syl	tri+ton
	pron	<1trIton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a nucleus of an atom of tritium, containing two neutrons and one proton.
Triton	H1.1.
	syl	Tri:ton
	pron	<1trItN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a sea god, son of Poseidon and Amphitrite, depicted as having the upper parts of a man with a fishtail and holding a trumpet made from a conch shell.
Triton	H1.2.
	syl	Tri:ton
	pron	<1trItN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	one of a class of minor sea deities.
Triton	H2.0.
	syl	Tri+ton
	pron	<1trItN>
	pos	n.
	def	the larger of the two satellites of Neptune and the nearer to the planet. Approximate diameter: 3700 km. Compare { {Nereid%2}}.
tritone	0.
	syl	tri+tone
	pron	<1trI2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical interval consisting of three whole tones; augmented fourth.
triturate	ety	C17: from Late Latin tr*_it*_ur*_are to thresh, from Latin tr*_it*_ura a threshing, from terere to grind
triturate	1.
	syl	trit:u+rate
	pron	<1tritju2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grind or rub into a fine powder or pulp; masticate.
triturate	2.
	syl	trit:u+rate
	pron	<1tritju2rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the powder or pulp result?!ing from this grinding.
triturable	sub
	head	triturate
	syl	trit:u+ra:ble
	pos	adj.
triturator	sub
	head	triturate
	syl	trit:u+2ra+tor
	pos	n.
trituration	1.
	syl	trit:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2tritju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of triturating or the state of being triturated.
trituration	2.
	syl	trit:u+ra+tion
	pron	<2tritju1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a mixture of one or more finely ground powdered drugs.
triumph	ety	C14: from Old French triumphe, from Latin triumphus, from Old Latin triumpus; probably related to Greek thriambos Bacchic hymn
triumph	1.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling of exultation and happiness derived from a victory or major achievement.
triumph	2.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or condition of being victorious; victory.
triumph	3.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a ritual procession to the Capitoline Hill held in honour of a victorious general.
triumph	4.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a public display or celebration.
triumph	5.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cards.
	def	an obsolete word for {trump}.
triumph	6.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to win a victory or control.
	exam	1	to triumph over one's weaknesses.
triumph	7.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to rejoice over a victory.
triumph	8.
	syl	tri+umph
	pron	<1trI*mf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to celebrate a Roman triumph.
triumpher	sub
	head	triumph
	syl	tri+umph+er
	pos	n.
triumphal	1.
	syl	tri+um+phal
	pron	<trI1^mf*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	celebrating a triumph.
	exam	1	a triumphal procession.
triumphal	2.
	syl	tri+um+phal
	pron	<trI1^mf*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling triumph.
triumphal arch	0.
	syl	tri+um+phal arch
	pos	n.
	def	an arch built to commemorate a victory.
triumphant	1.
	syl	tri+um+phant
	pron	<trI1^mf*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	experiencing or displaying triumph.
triumphant	2.
	syl	tri+um+phant
	pron	<trI1^mf*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	exultant through triumph.
triumphant	3.a.
	syl	tri+um+phant
	pron	<trI1^mf*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	magnifi?!cent.
triumphant	3.b.
	syl	tri+um+phant
	pron	<trI1^mf*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	triumphal.
triumphantly	sub
	head	triumphant
	syl	tri+1um+phant+ly
	pos	adv.
triumvir	ety	C16: from Latin: one of three administrators, from trium vir*_orum of three men, from tr*_es three+ vir man
triumvirs	infl
	head	triumvir
	or	triumviri
	syl	tri+um+virs
	pron	<-vi2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triumviri	infl
	head	triumvir
	or	triumvirs
	syl	tri+um+vi+ri
	pron	<-vi2rE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triumvir	0.
	syl	tri+um+vir
	pron	<trI1^mv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Rome
	def	a member of a triumvirate.
triumviral	sub
	head	triumvir
	syl	tri+1um+vi+ral
	pos	adj.
triumvirate	1.a.
	syl	tri+um+vi+rate
	pron	<trI1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	a board of three officials jointly responsible for some task.
triumvirate	1.b.
	syl	tri+um+vi+rate
	pron	<trI1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the political alliance of Caesar, Crassus, and Pompey, formed in 60 #7b.c. ({First Triumvirate) }.
triumvirate	1.c.
	syl	tri+um+vi+rate
	pron	<trI1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the coalition and joint rule of the Roman Empire by Antony, Lepidus, and Octavian, begun in 43 #7b.c. ({Second Triumvirate) }.
triumvirate	2.
	syl	tri+um+vi+rate
	pron	<trI1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	any joint rule by three men.
triumvirate	3.
	syl	tri+um+vi+rate
	pron	<trI1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	any group of three men associated in some way.
triumvirate	4.
	syl	tri+um+vi+rate
	pron	<trI1^mvirit>
	pos	n.
	def	the office of a triumvir.
triune	ety	C17: #7tri -#7+ -une, from Latin *_unus one
triune	1.
	syl	tri+une
	pron	<1trIju:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	constituting three in one, esp. the three persons in one God of the Trinity.
triune	2.
	syl	tri+une
	pron	<1trIju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of three.
triune	3.
	syl	tri+une
	pron	<1trIju:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	another word for {Trinity}.
triunity	sub
	head	triune
	syl	tri+1u:ni:ty
	pos	n.
Triunitarian	0.
	syl	Tri+u:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<trI2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {Trinitarian}.
trivalent	1.
	syl	tri+va+lent
	pron	<trI1vAl*nt>, <1triv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having a valency of three.
trivalent	2.
	syl	tri+va+lent
	pron	<trI1vAl*nt>, <1triv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	having three valencies.
trivalent	xref
	syl	tri+va+lent
	pron	<trI1vAl*nt>, <1triv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	Also: {tervalent}.
trivalency	sub
	head	trivalent
	syl	tri+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
Trivandrum	0.
	syl	Tri+van+drum
	pron	<tri1v@ndr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S India, capital of Kerala, on the Malabar Coast: made capital of the kingdom of Travancore in 1745; University of Kerala (1937). Pop.: 409672 (1971).
trivet	ety	Old English trefet (influenced by Old English thrif*_ete having three feet), from Latin trip*_es having three feet
trivet	1.
	syl	triv+et
	pron	<1trivit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stand, usually three-legged and metal, on which cooking vessels are placed over a fire.
trivet	2.
	syl	triv+et
	pron	<1trivit>
	pos	n.
	def	a short metal stand on which hot dishes are placed on a table.
as right as a trivet	3.
	head	trivet
	syl	as right as a trivet.
	def	in perfect health.
trivia	ety	from New Latin, plural of Latin trivium junction of three roads; for meaning, see #7trivial 
trivia	0.
	syl	triv:i:a
	pron	<1trivi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	petty details or considerations; trifles; trivialities.
trivial	ety	C15: from Latin trivi*_alis belonging to the public streets, common, from trivium crossroads, junction of three roads, from #7tri -#7+ via road
trivial	1.
	syl	triv+i:al
	pron	<1trivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of little importance; petty or frivolous.
	exam	1	trivial complaints.
trivial	2.
	syl	triv+i:al
	pron	<1trivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	ordinary or commonplace; trite.
	exam	1	trivial conversation.
trivial	3.
	syl	triv+i:al
	pron	<1trivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of the solutions of a set of homogeneous equations
	def	having zero values for all the variables.
trivial	4.
	syl	triv+i:al
	pron	<1trivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	denoting the specific name of an organism in binomial nomenclature.
trivial	5.
	syl	triv+i:al
	pron	<1trivi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the trivium.
trivially	sub
	head	trivial
	syl	triv:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
trivialness	sub
	head	trivial
	syl	triv:i+al+ness
	pos	n.
trivialities	infl
	head	triviality
	syl	triv:i+al+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triviality	1.
	syl	triv:i+al+i:ty
	pron	<2trivi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being trivial.
triviality	2.
	syl	triv:i+al+i:ty
	pron	<2trivi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a remark, that is trivial.
triviality	xref
	syl	triv:i+al+i:ty
	pron	<2trivi1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {triv@.i+al+ism} (#!tr$Iv$I$$@!l$Iz$$m).
trivialise	alt
	head	trivialize
	or	trivialize
	syl	triv:i+al+ise
	pron	<1trivi*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
trivialize	0.
	or	trivialise
	syl	triv:i+al+ize
	pron	<1trivi*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to seem trivial or more trivial; minimize.
	exam	1	he trivialized his injuries.
trivialization	sub
	head	trivialize
	or	trivialisation
	syl	triv:i+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
trivialisation	sub
	head	trivialize
	or	trivialization
	syl	triv:i+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
trivium	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin, from Latin: crossroads; see #7trivial 
triviia	infl
	head	trivium
	syl	triv+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trivium	0.
	syl	triv+i:um
	pron	<1trivi*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval learning
	def	the lower division of the seven liberal arts, consisting of grammar, rhetoric, and logic. Compare {quadrivium}.
triweekly	1.
	syl	tri+week+ly
	pron	<trI1wEkli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	every three weeks.
triweekly	2.
	syl	tri+week+ly
	pron	<trI1wEkli>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	three times a week.
triweeklies	infl
	head	triweekly
	syl	tri+week+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
triweekly	3.
	syl	tri+week+ly
	pron	<trI1wEkli>
	pos	n.
	def	a triweekly publication.
-trix	ety	from Latin
-trix	0.
	syl	-trix
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	indicating a feminine agent, correspond?!ing to nouns ending in -
transfer RNA	infl
	head	t-RNA
	syl	transfer RNA.
	pos	n.
	qual	abbrev. for
Troas	0.
	syl	Tro+as
	pron	<1tr*u@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the region of NW Asia Minor surrounding the ancient city of Troy. Also called: {the Tro+ad} (#!tr$$$u@ad).
troat	ety	C17: probably related to Old French trout, trut, a cry used by hunters to urge on the dogs
troat	0.
	syl	troat
	pron	<tr*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a rutting buck
	def	to call or bellow.
Trobriand Islands	0.
	syl	Tro+bri+and Is+lands
	pron	<1tr*ubri2@nd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of coral islands in the Solomon Sea, north of the E part of New Guinea: part of Papua New Guinea. Area: about 440 sq. km (170 sq. miles).
Trobriand Islander	sub
	head	Trobriand Islands
	syl	Tro+bri+and Is+land+er
	pos	n.
trocar	ety	C18: from French trocart literally: with three sides, from trois three+ carre side
trocar	0.
	syl	tro+car
	pron	<1tr*uka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for removing fluid from bodily cavities, consisting of a puncturing device situated inside a tube.
trochaic	1.
	syl	tro+cha+ic
	pron	<tr*u1kAik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of trochees.
trochaic	2.
	syl	tro+cha+ic
	pron	<tr*u1kAik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	another word for {trochee}.
trochaic	3.
	syl	tro+cha+ic
	pron	<tr*u1kAik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a verse composed of trochees.
trochaically	sub
	head	trochaic
	syl	tro+1cha:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
trochal	ety	C19: from Greek trokhos wheel
trochal	0.
	syl	tro+chal
	pron	<1tr*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	shaped like a wheel.
	exam	1	the trochal disc of a rotifer.
trochanter	ety	C17: via French from Greek trokhant*_er, from trekhein to run
trochanter	1.
	syl	tro+chan+ter
	pron	<tr*u1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several processes on the upper part of the vertebrate femur, to which muscles are attached.
trochanter	2.
	syl	tro+chan+ter
	pron	<tr*u1k@nt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third segment of an insect's leg.
troche	ety	C16: from French trochisque, from Late Latin trochiscus, from Greek trokhiskos little wheel, from trokhos wheel
troche	0.
	syl	troche
	pron	<tr*uS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	another name for { {lozenge} (sense 1)}.
trochee	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek trokhaios pous, literally: a running foot, from trekhein to run
trochee	0.
	syl	tro+chee
	pron	<1tr*ukE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Prosody.
	def	a metrical foot of two syllables, the first long and the second short (*_ *u #800870) . Compare {iamb}.
trochelminth	ety	C19: from New Latin trochelminthes, from Greek trokhos wheel, from trekhein to run+#7helminth 
trochelminth	0.
	syl	troch+el+minth
	pron	<1trokL2minT>
	pos	n.
	def	any invertebrate of the former taxonomic group which included the rotifers and gastrotrichs, now classed as separate phyla.
trochilus	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek trokhilos name of a small Egyptian bird said by ancient writers to pick the teeth of crocodiles, from trekhein to run
trochilus	1.
	syl	troch:i+lus
	pron	<1trokil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hummingbird}.
trochilus	2.
	syl	troch:i+lus
	pron	<1trokil*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Old World warblers, esp. (willow warbler).
trochlea	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek trokhileia a sheaf of pulleys; related to trokhos wheel, trekhein to run
trochleae	infl
	head	trochlea
	syl	troch+le:ae
	pron	<-li2E>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trochlea	0.
	syl	troch+le:a
	pron	<1trokli*>
	pos	n.
	def	any bony or cartilaginous part with a grooved surface over which a bone, tendon, etc., may slide or articulate.
trochlear	1.
	syl	troch+le+ar
	pron	<1trokli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a trochlea or trochlear nerve.
trochlear	2.
	syl	troch+le+ar
	pron	<1trokli*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	shaped like a pulley.
trochlear	3.
	syl	troch+le+ar
	pron	<1trokli*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {trochlear nerve}.
trochlear nerve	0.
	syl	troch+le+ar nerve
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the fourth pair of cranial nerves, which supply the superior oblique muscle of the eye.
trochoid	ety	C18: from Greek trokhoeid*_es circular, from trokhos wheel
trochoid	1.
	syl	tro+choid
	pron	<1tr*ukcid>
	pos	n.
	def	the curve described by a fixed point on the radius or extended radius of a circle as the circle rolls along a straight line.
trochoid	2.
	syl	tro+choid
	pron	<1tr*ukcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	rotating or capable of rotating about a central axis.
trochoid	3.
	syl	tro+choid
	pron	<1tr*ukcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; Anatomy. of a structure or part
	def	resembling or functioning as a pivot or pulley.
trochoidally	sub
	head	trochoid
	syl	tro+1choi+dal+ly
	pos	adv.
trochophore	ety	C19: from Greek trokhos wheel+-#7phore 
trochosphere	alt
	head	trochophore
	or	trochophore
	syl	troch:o+sphere
	pos	n.
trochophore	0.
	or	trochosphere
	syl	troch:o+phore
	pron	<1trok*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the ciliated planktonic larva of many invertebrates, including polychaete worms, molluscs, and rotifers.
trod	0.
	syl	trod
	pron	<trod>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {tread}.
trodden	0.
	syl	trod+den
	pron	<1trodN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {tread}.
trode	0.
	syl	trode
	pron	<tr*ud>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense of {tread}.
trog	ety	C20: perhaps a blend of #7trudge and #7slog 
trogs	infl
	head	trog
	syl	trogs
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
trogging	infl
	head	trog
	syl	trog+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
trogged	infl
	head	trog
	syl	trogged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
trog	0.
	syl	trog
	pron	<trog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	often foll. by along
	def	to walk, esp. aimlessly or heavily; stroll.
troglodyte	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek tr*_oglodut*_es one who enters caves, from tr*_ogl*_e hole+ duein to enter
troglodyte	1.
	syl	trog+lo+dyte
	pron	<1trogl*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a cave dweller, esp. one of the prehistoric peoples thought to have lived in caves.
troglodyte	2.
	syl	trog+lo+dyte
	pron	<1trogl*2dIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who lives alone and appears eccentric.
troglodytic	sub
	head	troglodyte
	or	troglodytical
	syl	trog+lo+dyt+ic
	pron	<2trogl*1ditik>
	pos	adj.
troglodytical	sub
	head	troglodyte
	or	troglodytic
	syl	trog+lo+1dyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
trogon	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Greek tr*_og*_on, from tr*_ogein to gnaw
trogon	0.
	syl	tro+gon
	pron	<1tr*ugon>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird of the order of tropical and subtropical regions of America, Africa, and Asia. They have a brilliant plumage, short hooked bill, and long tail. See also {quetzal}.
troika	ety	C19: from Russian, from troe three
troika	1.
	syl	troi+ka
	pron	<1trcik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Russian vehicle drawn by three horses abreast.
troika	2.
	syl	troi+ka
	pron	<1trcik*>
	pos	n.
	def	three horses harnessed abreast.
troika	3.
	syl	troi+ka
	pron	<1trcik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a triumvirate.
troilism	ety	C20: perhaps from French trois three (compare #7m*'enage *`a trois) #7+ -l-, as in #7dualism 
troilism	0.
	syl	troil+ism
	pron	<1trciliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	sexual activity involving three people.
Troilus	0.
	syl	Troi:lus
	pron	<1trcil*s>, <1tr*uil*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the youngest son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba, slain at Troy. In medieval romance he is portrayed as the lover of Cressida.
Trois Rivieres	0.
	syl	Trois Ri+vi*`eres
	pron	French <trwa> <ri1vje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Canada, in Quebec on the St. Lawrence River: one of the world's largest centres of newsprint production. Pop.: 55869 (1971). English name: {Three Rivers}.
Trojan	1.
	syl	Tro+jan
	pron	<1tr*uJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of ancient Troy.
Trojan	2.
	syl	Tro+jan
	pron	<1tr*uJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is hardworking and determined.
Trojan	3.
	syl	Tro+jan
	pron	<1tr*uJ*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Troy or its inhabitants.
Trojan Horse	1.
	syl	Tro+jan Horse
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Wooden Horse}. the huge wooden hollow figure of a horse left outside Troy by the Greeks when they feigned retreat and dragged inside by the Trojans. The men concealed inside it opened the city to the final Greek assault.
Trojan Horse	2.
	syl	Tro+jan Horse
	pos	n.
	def	a trap intended to undermine an enemy.
Trojan War	0.
	syl	Tro+jan War
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a war fought by the Greeks against the Trojans to avenge the abduction of Helen from her Greek husband Menelaus by Paris, son of the Trojan king. It lasted ten years and ended in the sack of Troy.
troll	ety	C14: from Old French troller to run about; related to Middle High German trollen to run with short steps
troll	H1.1.a.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw (a baited line, etc.) through the water, often from a boat.
troll	H1.1.b.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fish (a stretch of water) by trolling.
troll	H1.1.c.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fish (for) by trolling.
troll	H1.2.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to roll or cause to roll.
troll	H1.3.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to sing (a refrain, chorus, etc.) or (of a refrain, etc.) to be sung in a loud hearty voice.
troll	H1.4.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to walk or stroll.
troll	H1.5.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Homosexual slang.
	def	to stroll around looking for sexual partners; cruise.
troll	H1.6.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of trolling.
troll	H1.7.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a bait or lure used in trolling, such as a spinner.
troller	sub
	head	troll
	syl	troll+er
	pos	n.
troll	ety	C19: from Old Norse: demon; related to Danish trold 
troll	H2.0.
	syl	troll
	pron	<tr*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Scandinavian folklore
	def	one of a class of supernatural creatures that dwell in caves or mountains and are depicted either as dwarfs or as giants.
trolley	ety	C19: probably from {#7troll %1}
trolley	1.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small table on castors used for conveying food, drink, etc.
trolley	2.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a four-wheeled cart for transporting luggage at a railway station, airport, etc., or for carrying shopping or other goods.
trolley	3.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	See {trolley bus}.
trolley	4.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	See {trolley car}.
trolley	5.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that collects the current from an overhead wire ({trolley wire}) , third rail, etc., to drive the motor of an electric vehicle.
trolley	6.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	def	a pulley or truck that travels along an overhead wire in order to support a suspended load.
trolley	7.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a low truck running on rails, used in factories, mines, etc., and on railways.
trolley	8.
	syl	trol+ley
	pron	<1troli>
	pos	n.
	def	a truck, cage, or basket sus?!pended from an overhead track or cable for carrying loads in a mine, quarry, etc.
trolley bus	0.
	syl	trol+ley bus
	pos	n.
	def	an electrically driven public-transport vehicle that does not run on rails but takes its power from an overhead wire through a trolley.
trolley car	0.
	syl	trol+ley car
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for { {tram} %1} (sense 1).
trollop	ety	C17: perhaps from German dialect trolle prostitute; perhaps related to #7trull 
trollop	1.
	syl	trol+lop
	pron	<1trol*p>
	pos	n.
	def	a promiscuous woman, esp. a prostitute.
trollop	2.
	syl	trol+lop
	pron	<1trol*p>
	pos	n.
	def	an untidy woman; slattern.
Anthony	infl
	head	Trollope
	syl	An:tho:ny.
	pos	n.
Trollope	0.
	syl	Trol:lope
	pron	<1trol*p>
	pos	n.
	def	1815-82, English novelist. His most successful novels, such as (1855), (1857), and (1858), are those in the Barsetshire series of studies of English provincial life. The Palliser series of political novels includes (1874) and (1876).
tromba marina	ety	from Italian, literally: marine trumpet
tromba marina	0.
	syl	trom+ba ma+ri+na
	pron	<1tromb*> <m*1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete viol with a long thin body and a single string. It resembled the natural trumpet in its range of notes (limited to harmonics) and its tone.
trombidiasis	ety	C20: New Latin, from Trombid (ium) genus name+-#7iasis 
trombidiasis	0.
	syl	trom+bi+di:a+sis
	pron	<2trombi1dI*sis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	infestation with mites of the family
trombone	ety	C18: from Italian, from tromba a trumpet, from Old High German trumba 
trombone	1.
	syl	trom+bone
	pron	<trom1b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a brass instrument, a low-pitched counterpart of the trumpet, consisting of a tube the effective length of which is varied by means of a U-shaped slide. The usual forms of this instrument are the {tenor trombone} (range: about two and a half octaves upwards from E) and the {bass trombone} (pitched a fourth lower).
trombone	2.
	syl	trom+bone
	pron	<trom1b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays this instrument in an orchestra.
trombonist	sub
	head	trombone
	syl	trom+1bon+ist
	pos	n.
trommel	ety	C19: from German: a drum
trommel	0.
	syl	trom+mel
	pron	<1trom*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolving cylindrical sieve used to screen crushed ore.
trompe	ety	C19: from French, literally: trumpet
trompe	0.
	syl	trompe
	pron	<tromp>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for supplying the blast of air in a forge, consisting of a thin column down which water falls, drawing in air through side openings.
trompe l'oeil	ety	from French, literally: deception of the eye
trompe l'oeils	infl
	head	trompe l'oeil
	syl	trompe l'oeils
	pron	<tr?~cp> <1l$oj>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trompe l'oeil	1.
	syl	trompe l'oeil
	pron	French <tr?~cp> <1l$oj>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting or decoration giving a convincing illusion of reality.
trompe l'oeil	2.
	syl	trompe l'oeil
	pron	French <tr?~cp> <1l$oj>
	pos	n.
	def	an effect of this kind.
Tromso	0.
	syl	Trom+so:/
	pron	<1troms*u>, Norwegian <1trums$o>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Norway, on a small island between Kvalo@b/y and the mainland: fishing and sealing centre. Pop.: 39145 (1970).
-tron	ety	from Greek, suffix indicating instrument
-tron	0.
	syl	-tron
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-tron	1.
	syl	-tron
	def	indicating a vacuum tube.
	exam	1	magnetron.
-tron	2.
	syl	-tron
	def	indicating an instrument for accelerating atomic or subatomic particles.
	exam	1	synchrotron.
trona	ety	C18: from Swedish, probably from Arabic natr*_un #7natron 
trona	0.
	syl	tro+na
	pron	<1tr*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish mineral that consists of hydrated sodium carbonate and occurs in salt deposits. Formula: Na\2CO\3NaHCO\32H\2O.
Trondheim	0.
	syl	Trond+heim
	pron	<1trond2hIm>, Norwegian <1trcnhAm>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Norway, on {Trondheim Fjord} (an inlet of the Norwegian Sea): national capital until 1380; seat of the Technical University of Norway; the second largest city in the country. Pop.: 184039 (1974 est.). Former name (until the 16th century and from 1930 to 1931): {Nidaros}.
troop	ety	C16: from French troupe, from troupeau flock, of Germanic origin
troop	1.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group or assembly; flock.
	exam	1	a troop of children.
troop	2.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a cavalry regiment of about company size.
troop	3.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	armed forces; soldiers.
troop	4.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of Scouts or Girl Guides comprising several patrols.
troop	5.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {troupe}.
troop	6.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gather, move, or march in or as if in a crowd.
troop	7.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military, chiefly Brit.
	def	to parade (the colour or flag) ceremonially.
	exam	1	trooping the colour.
troop	8.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. military slang.
	def	to report (a serviceman) for a breach of discipline.
troop	9.
	syl	troop
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an archaic word for {consort}.
troop carrier	0.
	syl	troop car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle, aircraft, or ship designed for the carriage of troops.
trooper	1.
	syl	troop+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier in a cavalry regiment.
trooper	2.
	syl	troop+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	a mounted policeman.
trooper	3.
	syl	troop+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a state policeman.
trooper	4.
	syl	troop+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavalry horse.
trooper	5.
	syl	troop+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a troopship.
troopship	0.
	syl	troop+ship
	pron	<1tru:p2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship, usually a converted merchant ship, used to transport military personnel.
troostite	ety	C19: named after Gerard Troost (died 1850), U.S. geologist
troostite	0.
	syl	troost+ite
	pron	<1tru:stIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish or greyish mineral that is a variety of willemite in which some of the zinc is replaced by manganese.
trop	0.
	syl	trop.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	tropic(al).
tropaeolin	ety	C19: see #7tropaeolum, -#7in 
tropaeolin	0.
	syl	tro+pae:o+lin
	pron	<tr*u1pE*lin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain yellow and orange azo dyes of complex structure.
tropaeolum	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin tropaeum #7trophy ; referring to the shield-shaped leaves and helmet-shaped flowers
tropaeolums	infl
	head	tropaeolum
	or	tropaeola
	syl	tro+pae:o+lums
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tropaeola	infl
	head	tropaeolum
	or	tropaeolums
	syl	tro+pae:o+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tropaeolum	0.
	syl	tro+pae:o+lum
	pron	<tr*u1pE*l*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any garden plant of the genus esp. the nasturtium.
trope	ety	C16: from Latin tropus figurative use of a word, from Greek tropos style, turn; related to trepein to turn
trope	1.
	syl	trope
	pron	<tr*up>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	a word or expression used in a figurative sense.
trope	2.
	syl	trope
	pron	<tr*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an interpolation of words or music into the plainsong settings of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
-trope	ety	from Greek tropos a turn
-trope	0.
	syl	-trope
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a turning towards, development in the direction of, or affinity to.
	exam	1	heliotrope.
trophallaxis	ety	C19/20: from New Latin, from #7tropho -#7+ Greek allaxis exchange, from allassein to change, from allos other
trophallaxis	0.
	syl	troph+al+lax+is
	pron	<2trof*1l@ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	the exchange of regurgitated food that occurs between adults and larvae in colonies of social insects.
trophallactic	sub
	head	trophallaxis
	syl	troph+al+1lac+tic
	pos	adj.
trophic	ety	C19: from Greek trophikos, from troph*_e food, from trephein to feed
trophic	0.
	syl	troph+ic
	pron	<1trofik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to nutrition.
	exam	1	the trophic levels of a food chain.
trophically	sub
	head	trophic
	syl	troph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tropho-	ety	from Greek troph*_e food, from trephein to feed
trophoblast	0.
	syl	troph:o+blast
	pron	<1trof*2bl@st>
	pos	n.
	def	a membrane that encloses the embryo of placental mammals, becoming attached to the uterus wall and absorbing nourishment from the uterine fluids.
trophoblastic	sub
	head	trophoblast
	syl	troph:o+1blas+tic
	pos	adj.
trophoplasm	0.
	syl	troph:o+plasm
	pron	<1trof*2pl@z*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the cytoplasm that is involved in the nutritive processes of a cell.
trophozoite	0.
	syl	troph:o+zo+ite
	pron	<2trof*1z*uIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the form of a protozoan of the class in the feeding stage. In the malaria parasite this stage occurs in the human red blood cell. Compare {merozoite}.
trophy	ety	C16: from French troph*'ee, from Latin tropaeum, from Greek tropaion, from trop*_e a turning, defeat of the enemy; related to Greek trepein to turn
trophies	infl
	head	trophy
	syl	tro+phies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trophy	1.
	syl	tro+phy
	pron	<1tr*ufi>
	pos	n.
	def	an object such as a silver or gold cup that is symbolic of victory in a contest, esp. a sporting contest; prize.
trophy	2.
	syl	tro+phy
	pron	<1tr*ufi>
	pos	n.
	def	a memento of success, esp. one taken in war or hunting.
trophy	3.a.
	syl	tro+phy
	pron	<1tr*ufi>
	pos	n.
	def	a memorial to a victory, usually consisting of captured arms raised on the battlefield or in a public place.
trophy	3.b.
	syl	tro+phy
	pron	<1tr*ufi>
	pos	n.
	def	a representation of such a memorial.
trophy	4.
	syl	tro+phy
	pron	<1tr*ufi>
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental carving that represents a group of weapons, etc.
-trophy	ety	from Greek -trophia, from troph*_e nourishment
-trophy	0.
	syl	-tro:phy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a certain type of nourishment or growth.
	exam	1	dystrophy.
-trophic	sub
	head	-trophy
	syl	-troph:ic
	pos	adj.
tropic	ety	C14: from Late Latin tropicus belonging to a turn, from Greek tropikos, from tropos a turn; from the ancient belief that the sun turned back at the solstices
tropic	1.
	syl	trop+ic
	pron	<1tropik>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	either of the parallel lines of latitude at about 23@2#800871 ?%N ({tropic of Cancer}) and 23@2#800872 ?%S ({tropic of Capricorn}) of the equator.
the tropics	2.
	head	tropic
	syl	the tropics.
	usage	often cap.
	def	that part of the earth's surface between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn; the Torrid Zone.
tropic	3.
	syl	trop+ic
	pron	<1tropik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	either of the two parallel circles on the celestial sphere having the same latitudes and names as the corresponding lines on the earth.
tropic	4.
	syl	trop+ic
	pron	<1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {tropical}.
-tropic	ety	from Greek tropos a turn; see #7trope 
-tropic	0.
	syl	-trop:ic
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	turning or developing in response to a certain stimulus.
	exam	1	heliotropic.
tropical	1.
	syl	trop:i+cal
	pron	<1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in, used in, characteristic of, or relating to the tropics.
tropical	2.
	syl	trop:i+cal
	pron	<1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	very hot, esp. when humid.
tropical	3.
	syl	trop:i+cal
	pron	<1tropikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	of or relating to a trope.
tropicality	sub
	head	tropical
	syl	trop:i+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
tropically	sub
	head	tropical
	syl	trop:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tropicalise	alt
	head	tropicalize
	or	tropicalize
	syl	trop:i+cal+ise
	pron	<1tropik%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tropicalize	0.
	or	tropicalise
	syl	trop:i+cal+ize
	pron	<1tropik%*!lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt to tropical use, temperatures, etc.
tropicalization	sub
	head	tropicalize
	or	tropicalisation
	syl	trop:i+cal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
tropicalisation	sub
	head	tropicalize
	or	tropicalization
	syl	trop:i+cal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
tropical year	0.
	syl	trop:i+cal year
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {solar year}. See { {year} (sense 4)}.
tropicbird	0.
	syl	trop:ic+bird
	pron	<1tropik2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird of the tropical family having long slender tail feathers and a white plumage with black markings: order (pelicans, cormorants, etc.).
tropine	ety	C19: shortened from #7atropine 
tropine	0.
	syl	tro+pine
	pron	<1tr*upEn>, <-pin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline poisonous hygroscopic alkaloid obtained by heating atropine or hyoscyamine with barium hydroxide. Formula: C\8H\1\5NO.
tropism	ety	from Greek tropos a turn
tropism	0.
	syl	tro+pism
	pron	<1tr*upiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the response of an organism, esp. a plant, to an external stimulus by growth in a direction determined by the stimulus.
tropismatic	sub
	head	tropism
	syl	tro+pis+1mat+ic
	pos	adj.
tropistic	sub
	head	tropism
	syl	tro+pis+tic
	pron	<tr*u1pistik>
	pos	adj.
-tropism	ety	from Greek tropos a turn
-tropy	alt
	head	-tropism
	or	-tropism
	syl	-tro:py
-tropism	0.
	or	-tropy
	syl	-tro:pism
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a tendency to turn or develop in response to a certain stimulus.
	exam	1	photo?!tropism.
tropo-	ety	from Greek tropos a turn
tropo-	0.
	syl	trop:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating change or a turning.
	exam	1	tropophyte.
tropology	ety	C16: via Late Latin from Greek tropalogia; see #7trope, -#7logy 
tropologies	infl
	head	tropology
	syl	tro+pol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tropology	1.
	syl	tro+pol+o:gy
	pron	<tro1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rhetoric.
	def	the use of figurative language in speech or writing.
tropology	2.
	syl	tro+pol+o:gy
	pron	<tro1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	the educing of moral or figurative meanings from the Scriptures.
tropology	3.
	syl	tro+pol+o:gy
	pron	<tro1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a treatise on tropes or figures of speech.
tropologic	sub
	head	tropology
	or	tropological
	syl	trop:o+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
tropological	sub
	head	tropology
	or	tropologic
	syl	trop:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
tropopause	0.
	syl	trop:o+pause
	pron	<1trop*2pc:z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the plane of discontinuity between the troposphere and the stratosphere, characterized by a sharp change in the lapse rate and varying in altitude from about 18 kilometres (11 miles) above the equator to 6 km (4 miles) at the Poles.
tropophilous	0.
	syl	tro+poph:i+lous
	pron	<tro1pofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	able to adapt to seasonal changes in temperature, rainfall, etc.
tropophyte	0.
	syl	trop:o+phyte
	pron	<1trop*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that is able to adapt to seasonal changes in temperature, rainfall, etc.
tropophytic	sub
	head	tropophyte
	syl	trop:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2trop*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
troposphere	0.
	syl	trop:o+sphere
	pron	<1trop*2sfi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest atmospheric layer, about 18 kilometres (11 miles) thick at the equator to about 6 km (4 miles) at the Poles, in which air temperature decreases normally with height at about 6.5?%C per km. Most meteorological phenomena occur in this layer.
-tropous	ety	from Greek -tropos concerning a turn
-tropous	0.
	syl	-tro:pous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a turning away.
	exam	1	anatropous.
troppo	H1.0.
	syl	trop+po
	pron	<1trop*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	too much; excessively. See {non troppo}.
troppo	H2.0.
	syl	trop+po
	pron	<1trop*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	mentally affected by a tropical climate.
the	infl
	head	Trossachs
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Trossachs	0.
	syl	Tros+sachs
	pron	<1tros*ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a narrow wooded valley in central Scotland, between Loch Achroy and Loch Katrine: made famous by Sir Walter Scott's descriptions.
trot	ety	C13: from Old French trot, from troter to trot, of Germanic origin; related to Middle High German trotten to run
trots	infl
	head	trot
	syl	trots
	pos	vb.
trotting	infl
	head	trot
	syl	trot+ting
	pos	vb.
trotted	infl
	head	trot
	syl	trot+ted.
	pos	vb.
trot	1.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move at a trot.
trot	2.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Angling.
	def	to fish (a fast-moving stream or river) by using a float and weighted line that carries the baited hook just above the bottom. {~}
trot	3.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	a gait of a horse or other quadruped, faster than a walk, in which diagonally opposite legs come down together. See also {jog trot, rising trot, sitting trot}.
trot	4.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	a steady brisk pace.
trot	5.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in harness racing
	def	a race for horses that have been trained to trot fast.
trot	6.a.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	one of the short lines attached to a trotline.
trot	6.b.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	the trotline.
trot	7.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a run of luck.
	exam	1	a good trot.
trot	8.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a small child; tot.
trot	9.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a student's crib.
trot	10.a.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	one after the other.
	exam	1	to read two books on the trot.
trot	10.b.
	syl	trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	vb.
	def	busy, esp. on one's feet.
the trots	11.
	head	trot
	syl	the trots.
	qual	Informal.
	def	diarrhoea.
Trot	0.
	syl	Trot
	pron	<trot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a follower of Trotsky; Trotskyite.
troth	ety	Old English tr*_eowth; related to Old High German gitriuwida loyalty; see #7truth 
troth	1.
	syl	troth
	pron	<tr*uT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a pledge or oath of fidelity, esp. a betrothal.
troth	2.
	syl	troth
	pron	<tr*uT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	truth (esp. in the phrase {in troth) }.
troth	3.
	syl	troth
	pron	<tr*uT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	loyalty; fidelity.
trothplight	1.
	syl	troth+plight
	pron	<1tr*uT2plIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a betrothal. {~}
trothplight	2.
	syl	troth+plight
	pron	<1tr*uT2plIt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to betroth. {~}
trothplight	3.
	syl	troth+plight
	pron	<1tr*uT2plIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	betrothed; engaged.
trotline	0.
	syl	trot+line
	pron	<1trot2lIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	a long line suspended across a stream, river, etc., to which shorter hooked and baited lines are attached. Compare { {trawl} (sense 2)}. See also {setline}.
trot out	0.
	syl	trot out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to bring forward, as for approbation or admiration, esp. repeatedly.
	exam	1	he trots out the same excuses every time.
Trotski	alt
	head	Trotsky
	or	Trotsky
	syl	Trot:ski
	pron	<1trotski>
	pos	n.
Leon	infl
	head	Trotsky
	syl	Le:on
	pos	n.
Trotsky	0.
	or	Trotski
	syl	Trot:sky
	pron	<1trotski>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1879-1940, Russian revolutionary and Communist theorist. He was a leader of the November Revolution (1917) and, as commissar of foreign affairs and war (1917-24), largely created the Red Army. He was ousted by Stalin after Lenin's death and deported from Russia (1929); assassinated by a Stalinist agent.
Trotskyism	0.
	syl	Trot+sky+ism
	pron	<1trotski2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Trotsky's theory of communism, in which he called for immediate worldwide revolution by the proletariat.
Trotskyite	sub
	head	Trotskyism
	or	Trotskyist
	syl	Trot+sky+ite
	pos	n. adj.
Trotskyist	sub
	head	Trotskyism
	or	Trotskyite
	syl	Trot+sky+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Trotskyist International	0.
	syl	Trot+sky+ist In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of several international Trotskyist organizations that have developed from the international federation of anti-Stalinist Communists founded by Trotsky in 1936.
trotter	1.
	syl	trot+ter
	pron	<1trot*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that trots, esp. a horse that is specially trained to trot fast.
trotter	2.
	syl	trot+ter
	pron	<1trot*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	the foot of certain animals, esp. of pigs.
trotyl	ety	C20: from (#7trini) #7trot (#7oluene) #7+ -#7yl 
trotyl	0.
	syl	tro+tyl
	pron	<1tr*util>, <-tEl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {TNT}.
troubadour	ety	C18: from French, from Old Proven*,cal trobador, from trobar to write verses, perhaps ultimately from Latin tropus #7trope 
troubadour	1.
	syl	trou+ba+dour
	pron	<1tru:b*2du*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of lyric poets who flourished principally in Provence and N Italy from the 11th to the 13th centuries, writing chiefly on courtly love in complex metric form.
troubadour	2.
	syl	trou+ba+dour
	pron	<1tru:b*2du*>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer.
trouble	ety	C13: from Old French troubler, from Vulgar Latin turbul*_are (unattested), from Late Latin turbid*_are, from turbidus confused, from turba commotion
trouble	1.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or condition of mental distress or anxiety.
trouble	2.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or condition of disorder or unrest.
	exam	1	industrial trouble.
trouble	3.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of disease, pain, or malfunctioning.
	exam	1	she has liver trouble.
trouble	4.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a cause of distress, disturbance, or pain; problem.
	exam	1	what is the trouble??
trouble	5.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	effort or exertion taken to do something.
	exam	1	he took a lot of trouble over this design.
trouble	6.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	liability to suffer punishment or misfortune (esp. in the phrase {be in trouble}) .
	exam	1	he's in trouble with the police.
trouble	7.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of an unmarried girl who becomes pregnant (esp. in the phrase {in trouble}) .
trouble	8.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause trouble to; upset, pain, or worry.
trouble	9.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually with a negative and foll. by about
	def	to put oneself to inconvenience; be concerned.
	exam	1	don't trouble about me.
trouble	10.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually with a negative
	def	to take pains; exert oneself.
	exam	1	please don't trouble to write everything down.
trouble	11.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause inconvenience or discomfort to.
	exam	1	does this noise trouble you??
trouble	12.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to agitate or make rough.
	exam	1	the seas were troubled.
trouble	13.
	syl	trou+ble
	pron	<1tr^bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	to interfere with.
	exam	1	he wouldn't like anyone to trouble his new bicycle.
troubledly	sub
	head	trouble
	syl	trou+bled+ly
	pos	adv.
troubler	sub
	head	trouble
	syl	trou+bler
	pos	n.
troublingly	sub
	head	trouble
	syl	trou+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
troublemaker	0.
	syl	trou:ble+mak:er
	pron	<1tr^bL2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes trouble, esp. between people.
troublemaking	sub
	head	troublemaker
	syl	trou:ble+2mak:ing
	pos	adj. n.
troubleshooter	0.
	syl	trou:ble+shoot:er
	pron	<1tr^bL2Su:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who locates the cause of trouble and removes or treats it, as in the running of a machine.
troubleshooting	sub
	head	troubleshooter
	syl	trou:ble+2shoot:ing
	pos	n. adj.
troublesome	1.
	syl	trou+ble+some
	pron	<1tr^bLs*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing a great deal of trouble; worrying, upsetting, or annoying.
troublesome	2.
	syl	trou+ble+some
	pron	<1tr^bLs*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by violence; turbulent.
troublesome	3.
	syl	trou+ble+some
	pron	<1tr^bLs*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	agitated or disturbed.
troublesomely	sub
	head	troublesome
	syl	trou+ble+some+ly
	pos	adv.
troublesomeness	sub
	head	troublesome
	syl	trou+ble+some+ness
	pos	n.
trouble spot	0.
	syl	trou+ble spot
	pos	n.
	def	a place of recurring trouble, esp. of political unrest.
troublous	0.
	syl	trou+blous
	pron	<1tr^bl*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	unsettled; agitated.
troublously	sub
	head	troublous
	syl	trou+blous+ly
	pos	adv.
troublousness	sub
	head	troublous
	syl	trou+blous+ness
	pos	n.
trou-de-loup	ety	C18: from French, literally: wolf's hole
trous-de-loup	infl
	head	trou-de-loup
	syl	trous-de-loup
	pron	<2tru:d%@1lu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trou-de-loup	0.
	syl	trou-de-loup
	pron	<2tru:d%@1lu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	any of a series of conical-shaped pits with a stake fixed in the centre, formerly used as protection against enemy cavalry.
trough	ety	Old English tr*_oh; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse trog trough, Dutch tr*"ugge ladle
trough	1.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow open container, esp. one in which food or water for animals is put.
trough	2.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow channel, gutter, or gulley.
trough	3.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow depression either in the land surface, ocean bed, or between two successive waves.
trough	4.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	an elongated area of low pressure, esp. an extension of a depression. Compare {{ridge} (sense 6)}.
trough	5.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	def	a single or temporary low point; depression.
trough	6.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the portion of a wave, such as a light wave, in which the amplitude lies below its average value.
trough	7.
	syl	trough
	pron	<trof>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the lowest point or most depressed stage of the trade cycle.
troughlike	sub
	head	trough
	syl	trough+2like
	pos	adj.
trounce	ety	C16: of unknown origin
trounce	0.
	syl	trounce
	pron	<trauns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or defeat utterly; thrash.
troupe	ety	C19: from French; see #7troop 
troupe	1.
	syl	troupe
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a company of actors or other performers, esp. one that travels.
troupe	2.
	syl	troupe
	pron	<tru:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of actors
	def	to move or travel in a group.
trouper	1.
	syl	troup+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a troupe.
trouper	2.
	syl	troup+er
	pron	<1tru:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an experi?!enced or dependable worker or associate.
troupial	ety	C19: from French troupiale, from troupe flock; referring to its gregarious habits
troupial	0.
	syl	trou+pi:al
	pron	<1tru:pi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various American orioles of the genus esp. a bright orange-and-black South American bird.
trouse	0.
	syl	trouse
	pron	<trauz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	close-fitting breeches worn in Ireland; trews.
trouser	0.
	syl	trou+ser
	pron	<1trauz*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to trousers.
	exam	1	trouser buttons.
trousers	ety	C17: from earlier trouse, variant of #7trews, influ?!enced by #7drawers  &- #!trou+sered adj.
trousers	1.
	syl	trou+sers
	pron	<1trauz*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a garment shaped to cover the body from the waist to the ankles or knees with separate tube-shaped sections for both legs.
wear the trousers	2.
	head	trousers
	syl	wear the trousers.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to have control, esp. in a marriage. U.S. equivalent: {wear the pants}.
trouserless	sub
	head	trousers
	syl	trou+ser+less
	pos	adj.
trouser suit	0.
	syl	trou+ser suit
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a woman's suit of a jacket or top and trousers. Also called (esp. U.S.): {pant suit}.
trousseau	ety	C19: from Old French, literally: a little bundle, from trusse a bundle; see #7truss 
trousseaux	infl
	head	trousseau
	or	trousseaus
	syl	trous+seaux
	pron	<-s*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trousseaus	infl
	head	trousseau
	or	trousseaux
	syl	trous+seaus
	pron	<-s*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trousseau	0.
	syl	trous+seau
	pron	<1tru:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the clothes, linen, etc., collected by a bride for her marriage.
trout	ety	Old English tr*_uht, from Late Latin tructa, from Greek trokt*_es sharp-toothed fish
trouts	alt
	head	trout
	or	trout
	syl	trouts.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trout	1.
	or	trouts
	syl	trout
	pron	<traut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various game fishes of the genera ({brown trout}, etc.) and ({brook trout}) , mostly of fresh water in northern regions: family (salmon). They resemble salmon but are smaller and spotted.
trout	2.
	or	trouts
	syl	trout
	pron	<traut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various similar or related fishes, such as a sea trout.
trout	3.
	or	trouts
	syl	trout
	pron	<traut>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a person, esp. an unattractive woman.
trouvere	ety	C19: from French, from Old French troveor, from trover to compose; related to #7troubadour 
trouveur	alt
	head	trouvere
	or	trouvere
	syl	trou+veur
	pron	French <tru1v@o:r>
	pos	n.
trouvere	0.
	or	trouveur
	syl	trou+v*`ere
	pron	<tru:1ve*>, French <tru1ve:r>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of poets of N France during the 12th and 13th centuries who composed chiefly narrative works.
trove	0.
	syl	trove
	pron	<tr*uv>
	pos	n.
	def	See {treasure-trove}.
trover	ety	C16: from Old French, from trover to find; see #7trouv*`ere, troubadour 
trover	0.
	syl	tro+ver
	pron	<1tr*uv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	the act of wrongfully assuming proprietary rights over personal goods or property belonging to another.
trow	ety	Old English treow; related to Old Frisian tri*_uwe, Old Saxon treuwa, Old High German triuwa; see #7troth, true 
trow	0.
	syl	trow
	pron	<tr*u>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to think, believe, or trust.
Trowbridge	0.
	syl	Trow+bridge
	pron	<1tr*u2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW England, administrative centre of Wiltshire: woollen manufacturing. Pop.: 19245 (1971).
trowel	ety	C14: from Old French truele, from Latin trulla a scoop, from trua a stirring spoon
trowel	1.
	syl	trow+el
	pron	<1trau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small hand tools having a flat metal blade attached to a handle, used for scooping or spreading plaster or similar materials.
trowel	2.
	syl	trow+el
	pron	<1trau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar tool with a curved blade used by gardeners for lifting plants, etc.
trowels	infl
	head	trowel
	or	trowels
	syl	trow+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
trowelling	infl
	head	trowel
	or	troweling
	syl	trow+el+ling
	pos	vb.
trowelled	infl
	head	trowel
	or	troweled
	syl	trow+elled
	pos	vb.
troweling	infl
	head	trowel
	or	trowelling
	syl	trow+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
troweled	infl
	head	trowel
	or	trowelled
	syl	trow+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
trowel	3.
	syl	trow+el
	pron	<1trau*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use a trowel on (plaster, soil, etc.).
troweller	sub
	head	trowel
	syl	trow+el+ler
	pos	n.
Troy	0.
	syl	Troy
	pron	<trci>
	pos	n.
	def	any of nine ancient cities in NW Asia Minor, each of which was built on the ruins of its predecessor. The seventh was the site of the Trojan War (mid-13th century #7b.c.) #7. Greek name: {Ilion}. Latin name: {Ilium}.
Troyes	0.
	syl	Troyes
	qual	French
	def	trwa) an industrial city in NE France: became prosperous through its great fairs in the early Middle Ages. Pop.: 75500 (1975).
troy weight	ety	C14: named after the city of Troyes, France, where it was first used
troy	alt
	head	troy weight
	or	troy weight
	syl	troy
	pos	n.
troy weight	0.
	or	troy
	syl	troy weight
	pos	n.
	def	a system of weights used for precious metals and gemstones, based on the grain, which is identical to the avoirdupois grain. 24 grains=1 pennyweight; 20 pennyweights=1 (troy) ounce; 12 ounces=1 (troy) pound.
Trst	0.
	syl	Trst
	pos	trst; n.
	def	the Slovene and Serbo-Croatian name for {Trieste}.
truant	ety	C13: from Old French: vagabond, probably of Celtic origin; compare Welsh truan miserable, Old Irish tr*_og wretched
truant	1.
	syl	tru+ant
	pron	<1tru:*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is absent without leave, esp. from school.
truant	2.
	syl	tru+ant
	pron	<1tru:*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or relating to a truant.
truant	3.
	syl	tru+ant
	pron	<1tru:*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to play truant.
truancy	sub
	head	truant
	syl	tru+an+cy
	pos	n.
truce	ety	C13: from the plural of Old English treow #7trow ; see #7true, trust 
truce	1.
	syl	truce
	pron	<tru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement to stop fighting, esp. temporarily.
truce	2.
	syl	truce
	pron	<tru:s>
	pos	n.
	def	temporary cessation of something unpleasant.
Trucial States	0.
	syl	Tru+cial States
	pron	<1tru:S*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1971) of the {United Arab Emirates}. Also called: {Trucial Sheikdoms, Trucial Oman, Trucial Coast}.
truck	ety	C17: perhaps shortened from #7truckle %2
truck	H1.1.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a vehicle for carrying freight on a railway; wagon.
truck	H1.2.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {{lorry} (sense 1)}.
truck	H1.3.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	a frame carrying two or more pairs of wheels and usually springs and brakes, attached under an end of a railway coach, etc.
truck	H1.4.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	the swivelling frame carrying the wheels attached below the deck of a skateboard.
truck	H1.5.a.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	a disc-shaped block fixed to the head of a mast having sheave holes for receiving signal halyards.
truck	H1.5.b.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	the head of a mast itself.
truck	H1.6.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	any wheeled vehicle used to move goods.
truck	H1.7.
	syl	truck
	pos	vb.
	def	to convey (goods) in a truck.
truck	H1.8.
	syl	truck
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to drive a truck.
truck	ety	C13: from Old French troquer (unattested) to barter, equivalent to Medieval Latin trocare, of unknown origin
truck	H2.1.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	commercial goods.
truck	H2.2.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	dealings (esp. in the phrase {have no truck with) }.
truck	H2.3.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	commercial exchange.
truck	H2.4.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	payment of wages in kind.
truck	H2.5.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	def	miscellaneous articles.
truck	H2.6.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rubbish.
truck	H2.7.
	syl	truck
	pos	tr^k; n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	vegetables grown for market.
truck	H2.8.
	syl	truck
	pos	vb.
	def	to exchange (goods); barter.
truck	H2.9.
	syl	truck
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to traffic or negotiate.
truckage	1.
	syl	truck+age
	pron	<1tr^kiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	conveyance of cargo by truck.
truckage	2.
	syl	truck+age
	pron	<1tr^kiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the charge for this.
trucker	H1.1.
	syl	truck+er
	pron	<1tr^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a lorry-driver.
trucker	H1.2.
	syl	truck+er
	pron	<1tr^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who arranges for the transport of goods by lorry.
trucker	H2.1.
	syl	truck+er
	pron	<1tr^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a market gardener.
trucker	H2.2.
	syl	truck+er
	pron	<1tr^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {{hawker%1}}.
truck farm	0.
	syl	truck farm
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a market garden.
truck farmer	sub
	head	truck farm
	syl	truck farm+er
	pos	n.
truck farming	sub
	head	truck farm
	syl	truck farm+ing
	pos	n.
truckie	0.
	syl	truck:ie
	pron	<1tr^ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a truck driver.
trucking	H1.0.
	syl	truck+ing
	pron	<1tr^kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the transportation of goods by lorry.
trucking	H2.1.
	syl	truck+ing
	pron	<1tr^kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {market gardening}.
trucking	H2.2.
	syl	truck+ing
	pron	<1tr^kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	commercial exchange; barter.
truckle	ety	C17: from obsolete truckle to sleep in a truckle bed; see #7{truckle %2} &- #!truck+ler n.
truckle	H1.0.
	syl	truck+le
	pron	<1tr^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to yield weakly; give in.
truckle	ety	C15 trokel, from Anglo-Norman trocle, from Latin trochlea sheaf of a pulley; see #7trochlea 
truckle	H2.1.
	syl	truck+le
	pron	<1tr^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wheel; caster.
truckle	H2.2.
	syl	truck+le
	pron	<1tr^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to roll on truckles.
truckle	H2.3.
	syl	truck+le
	pron	<1tr^kL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to push (a piece of furniture) along on truckles.
truckle bed	0.
	syl	truck+le bed
	pos	n.
	def	a low bed on wheels, stored under a larger bed, used esp. formerly by a servant.
truckload	0.
	syl	truck+load
	pron	<1tr^k2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount carried by a truck.
truck system	0.
	syl	truck sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system during the early years of the Industrial Revolution of forcing workers to accept payment of wages in kind, usually to the employer's advantage.
truculent	ety	C16: from Latin truculentus, from trux fierce
truculent	1.
	syl	truc:u+lent
	pron	<1tr^kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	defiantly aggressive, sullen, or obstreperous.
truculent	2.
	syl	truc:u+lent
	pron	<1tr^kjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	savage, fierce, or harsh.
truculence	sub
	head	truculent
	or	truculency
	syl	truc:u+lence
	pos	n.
truculency	sub
	head	truculent
	or	truculence
	syl	truc:u+len+cy
	pos	n.
truculently	sub
	head	truculent
	syl	truc:u+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
Pierre Elliott	infl
	head	Trudeau
	syl	Pierre El:li:ott.
	pos	n.
Trudeau	0.
	syl	Tru:deau
	pron	<tru:1d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1919, Canadian statesman; Liberal prime minister since 1968.
trudge	ety	C16: of obscure origin
trudge	1.
	syl	trudge
	pron	<tr^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk or plod heavily or wearily.
trudge	2.
	syl	trudge
	pron	<tr^J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass through or over by trudging. {~}
trudge	3.
	syl	trudge
	pron	<tr^J>
	pos	vb.
	def	a long tiring walk.
trudger	sub
	head	trudge
	syl	trudg+er
	pos	n.
trudgen	ety	C19: named after John Trudgen, English swimmer, who introduced it
trudgen	0.
	syl	trudg+en
	pron	<1tr^J*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of swimming stroke that uses overarm action, as in the crawl, and a scissors kick.
true	ety	Old English triewe; related to Old Frisian tri*_uwe, Old Saxon, Old High German triuwi loyal, Old Norse tryggr; see #7trow, trust 
truer	infl
	head	true
	syl	tru+er
	pos	adj.
truest	infl
	head	true
	syl	tru+est.
	pos	adj.
true	1.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	not false, fictional, or illusory; factual or factually accurate; conforming with reality.
true	2.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	being of real or natural origin; genuine; not synthetic.
	exam	1	true leather.
true	3.a.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	unswervingly faithful and loyal to friends, a cause, etc..
	exam	1	a true follower.
true	3.b.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the loyal and the true.
true	4.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	faithful to a particular concept of truth, esp. of religious truth.
	exam	1	a true believer.
true	5.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to a required standard, law, or pattern.
	exam	1	a true aim;
	exam	2	a true fit.
true	6.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	exactly in tune.
	exam	1	a true note.
true	7.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compass bearing
	def	according to the earth's geographical rather than magnetic poles.
	exam	1	true north.
true	8.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	conforming to the typical structure of a designated type.
	exam	1	sphagnum moss is a true moss, Spanish moss is not.
true	9.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	not apparent or relative; taking into account all complicating factors.
	exam	1	the true expansion of a liquid takes into account the expansion of the container.
true to life	10.
	head	true
	syl	true to life.
	def	exactly comparable with reality. {~}
true	11.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	correct alignment (esp. in the phrases {in true, out of true) }.
true	12.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adv.
	def	truthfully; rightly.
true	13.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adv.
	def	precisely or unswerv?!ingly.
	exam	1	he shot true.
true	14.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Biology.
	def	without variation from the ancestral type.
	exam	1	to breed true.
trues	infl
	head	true
	syl	trues
	pos	vb.
truing	infl
	head	true
	syl	tru+ing
	pos	vb.
trued	infl
	head	true
	syl	trued.
	pos	vb.
true	15.
	syl	true
	pron	<tru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust so as to make true.
trueness	sub
	head	true
	syl	true+ness
	pos	n.
true bill	0.
	syl	true bill
	pos	n.
	usage	Criminal law. formerly in Britain; now only U.S.
	def	the endorsement made on a bill of indictment by a grand jury certifying it to be supported by sufficient evidence to warrant committing the accused to trial.
true-blue	1.
	syl	true-blue
	pos	adj.
	def	unwaveringly or staunchly loyal, esp. to a person, a cause, etc.
true blue	infl
	head	true-blue
	syl	true blue.
	pos	n.
true-blue	2.
	syl	true-blue
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a staunch royalist or conservative.
true-born	0.
	syl	true-born
	pos	adj.
	def	being such by birth.
	exam	1	a true-born Japanese.
true level	0.
	syl	true lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical surface that is perpendicular at every point to the plumb line, such as the mean sea level or geoid.
	exam	1	a still liquid surface is at true level.
truelove	1.
	syl	true+love
	pron	<1tru:2l^v>
	pos	n.
	def	someone truly loved; sweetheart.
truelove	2.
	syl	true+love
	pron	<1tru:2l^v>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {herb Paris}.
true-lovers' knot	alt
	head	truelove knot
	or	truelove knot
	syl	true-lov:ers' knot
	pos	n.
truelove knot	0.
	or	true-lovers' knot
	syl	true+love knot
	pos	n.
	def	a complicated bowknot that is hard to untie, symbolizing ties of love.
true rib	0.
	syl	true rib
	pos	n.
	def	any of the upper seven pairs of ribs in man.
true time	0.
	syl	true time
	pos	n.
	def	the time shown by a sundial; solar time. When the sun is at the highest point in its daily path, the true time is exactly noon. Compare {mean time}.
Francois	infl
	head	Truffaut
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	pos	n.
Truffaut	0.
	syl	Truf:faut
	pron	French <try1fo>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, French film director of the New Wave. His films include (1959), (1961), and (1968).
truffle	ety	C16: from French truffe, from Old Proven*,cal trufa, ultimately from Latin t*_uber 
truffle	1.
	syl	truf+fle
	pron	<1tr^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {earthnut}. any of various edible saprophytic ascomycetous subterranean fungi of the European genus They have a tuberous appearance and are regarded as a delicacy.
truffle	2.
	syl	truf+fle
	pron	<1tr^fL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {rum truffle}. a sweet resembling this fungus in shape, flavoured with chocolate or rum.
trug	ety	C16: perhaps dialect variant of #7trough 
trug	0.
	syl	trug
	pos	tr^g; n.
	def	a long shallow basket for carrying flowers, fruit, etc.
truism	0.
	syl	tru+ism
	pron	<1tru:iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an obvious truth; platitude.
truistic	sub
	head	truism
	or	truistical
	syl	tru+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
truistical	sub
	head	truism
	or	truistic
	syl	tru+1is+ti+cal
	pos	adj.
Trujillo	0.
	syl	Tru:jil:lo
	pron	Spanish <tru1$xijo>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Peru: founded 1535; university (1824); centre of a district producing rice and sugar cane. Pop.: 240322 (1972).
Truk Islands	0.
	syl	Truk Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	tr^k; pl.
	def	a group of islands in the W Pacific, in the E Caroline Islands: administratively part of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; consists of 11 chief islands; a major Japanese naval base during World War II. Pop.: 32732 (1972). Area: 130 sq. km (50 sq. miles).
trull	ety	C16: from German Trulle; see #7trollop 
trull	0.
	syl	trull
	pos	tr^l; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a prostitute; harlot.
truly	1.
	syl	tru+ly
	pron	<1tru:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a true, just, or faithful manner.
truly	3.
	syl	tru+ly
	pron	<1tru:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	indeed; really. {~} See also {yours truly}.
Harry S	infl
	head	Truman
	syl	Har:ry S.
	pos	n.
Truman	0.
	syl	Tru:man
	pron	<1tru:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1884-1972, U.S. Democratic statesman; 33rd president of the U.S. (1945-52). He approved the dropping of the two atom bombs on Japan (1945), advocated the postwar loan to Britain, and involved the U.S. in the Korean War.
trumeau	ety	from French
trumeau	0.
	syl	tru+meau
	pron	<tru1m*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a section of a wall or pillar between two openings.
trump	ety	C16: variant of #7triumph 
trump	H1.1.
	syl	trump
	pos	tr^mp; n.
	def	Also called: {trump card}.
trump	H1.1.a.
	syl	trump
	pos	tr^mp; n.
	def	any card from the suit chosen as trumps.
trump	H1.1.b.
	syl	trump
	pos	tr^mp; n.
	def	this suit itself; trumps.
trump	H1.2.
	syl	trump
	pos	tr^mp; n.
	def	Also called: {trump card}. a decisive or advantageous move, resource, action, etc.
trump	H1.3.
	syl	trump
	pos	tr^mp; n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fine or reliable person.
trump	H1.4.
	syl	trump
	pos	vb.
	def	to play a trump card on a plain suit.
trump	H1.5.
	syl	trump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to outdo or surpass. {~} See also {trumps, trump up}.
trumpless	sub
	head	trump
	syl	trump+less
	pos	adj.
trump	ety	C13: from Old French trompe, from Old High German trumpa trumpet; compare #7trombone 
trump	H2.1.
	syl	trump
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	tr^mp
	def	a trumpet or the sound produced by one.
the last trump	2.
	head	trump
	syl	the last trump.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	tr^mp
	def	the final trumpet call that according to the belief of some will awaken and raise the dead on the Day of Judgment.
trump	H2.3.
	syl	trump
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	tr^mp
	def	to produce a sound upon or as if upon the trumpet.
trump	H2.4.
	syl	trump
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	tr^mp
	def	to proclaim or announce with or as if with a fanfare.
trumpery	ety	C15: from Old French tromperie deceit, from tromper to cheat
trumperies	infl
	head	trumpery
	syl	trump+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trumpery	1.
	syl	trump+er:y
	pron	<1tr^mp*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	foolish talk or actions.
trumpery	2.
	syl	trump+er:y
	pron	<1tr^mp*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a useless or worthless article; trinket.
trumpery	3.
	syl	trump+er:y
	pron	<1tr^mp*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	useless or worthless.
trumpet	ety	C13: from Old French trompette a little #7trump %2
trumpet	1.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	a valved brass instrument of brilliant tone consisting of a narrow tube of cylindrical bore ending in a flared bell, normally pitched in B flat. Range: two and a half octaves upwards from F sharp on the fourth line of the bass staff.
trumpet	2.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument consisting of a valveless tube ending in a bell, esp. a straight instrument used for fanfares, signals, etc.
trumpet	3.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a trumpet in an orchestra.
trumpet	4.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud sound such as that of a trumpet, esp. when made by an animal.
	exam	1	the trumpet of the elephants.
trumpet	5.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	an eight-foot reed stop on an organ.
trumpet	6.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a trumpet in shape, esp. in having a flared bell.
trumpet	7.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {ear trumpet}.
blow one's own trumpet	infl
	head	trumpet
	syl	blow one's own trumpet.
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
trumpet	8.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	n.
	def	to boast about oneself; brag.
trumpet	9.
	syl	trum+pet
	pron	<1tr^mpit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to proclaim or sound loudly.
trumpet-like	sub
	head	trumpet
	syl	trum:pet-2like
	pos	adj.
trumpeter	1.
	syl	trum+pet+er
	pron	<1tr^mpit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the trumpet, esp. one whose duty it is to play fanfares, signals, etc.
trumpeter	2.
	syl	trum+pet+er
	pron	<1tr^mpit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three birds of the genus of the forests of South America, having a rounded body, long legs, and a glossy blackish plumage: family order (cranes, rails, etc.).
trumpeter	3.
	syl	trum+pet+er
	pron	<1tr^mpit*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a breed of domestic fancy pigeon with a long ruff.
trumpeter swan	0.
	syl	trum+pet+er swan
	pos	n.
	def	a large swan, of W North America, having a white plumage and black bill.
trumpet flower	1.
	syl	trum+pet flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having trumpet-shaped flowers.
trumpet flower	2.
	syl	trum+pet flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of any of these plants.
trumpet honeysuckle	0.
	syl	trum+pet hon:ey+suck:le
	pos	n.
	def	a North American honeysuckle shrub, having orange, scarlet, or yellow trumpet-shaped flowers.
trumpetweed	0.
	syl	trum:pet+weed
	pron	<1tr^mpit2wEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various eupatorium plants, esp. joe-pye weed.
trumps	1.
	syl	trumps
	pos	n.
	mod	tr^mps; pl.
	qual	Cards.
	def	any one of the four suits, decided by cutting or bidding, that outranks all the other suits for the duration of a deal or game.
turn up trumps	2.
	head	trumps
	syl	turn up trumps.
	usage	of a person
	def	to bring about a happy or successful conclusion (to an event, problem, etc.), esp. unexpectedly.
trump up	0.
	syl	trump up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to concoct or invent (a charge, accusation, etc.) so as to deceive or implicate someone.
truncate	ety	C15: from Latin trunc*_are to lop
truncate	1.
	syl	trun+cate
	pron	<tr^G1kAt>, <1tr^GkAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shorten by cutting off a part, end, or top.
truncate	2.
	syl	trun+cate
	pron	<1tr^GkAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	cut short; truncated.
truncate	3.
	syl	trun+cate
	pron	<1tr^GkAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having a blunt end, as though cut off at the tip.
	exam	1	a truncate leaf.
truncately	sub
	head	truncate
	syl	trun+cate+ly
	pos	adv.
truncation	sub
	head	truncate
	syl	trun+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
truncated	1.
	syl	trun+cat+ed
	pron	<1tr^GkAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a cone, pyramid, prism, etc.
	def	having an apex or end removed by a plane intersection that is usually nonparallel to the base.
truncated	2.
	syl	trun+cat+ed
	pron	<1tr^GkAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having edges or corners cut off.
truncated	3.
	syl	trun+cat+ed
	pron	<1tr^GkAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	shortened by or as if by cutting off; truncate.
truncheon	ety	C16: from Old French tronchon stump, from Latin truncus trunk; see #7truncate 
truncheon	1.
	syl	trun+cheon
	pron	<1tr^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a short thick club or cudgel carried by a policeman.
truncheon	2.
	syl	trun+cheon
	pron	<1tr^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a baton of office.
	exam	1	a marshal's truncheon.
truncheon	3.
	syl	trun+cheon
	pron	<1tr^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a short club or cudgel.
truncheon	4.
	syl	trun+cheon
	pron	<1tr^nC*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the shaft of a spear.
truncheon	5.
	syl	trun+cheon
	pron	<1tr^nC*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat with a truncheon.
trundle	ety	Old English tryndel; related to Middle High German trendel disc
trundle	1.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move heavily on or as if on wheels.
	exam	1	the bus trundled by.
trundle	2.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to rotate or spin.
trundle	3.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of trundling.
trundle	4.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wheel or roller.
trundle	5.a.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	the pinion of a lantern.
trundle	5.b.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the bars in a lantern pinion.
trundle	6.
	syl	trun+dle
	pron	<1tr^ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small truck with low wheels.
trundler	sub
	head	trundle
	syl	trun+dler
	pos	n.
trundle bed	0.
	syl	trun+dle bed
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {truckle bed}.
trunk	ety	C15: from Old French tronc, from Latin truncus, from truncus (adj.) lopped &- #!trunk+@!ful n.
trunk	1.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the main stem of a tree, usually thick and upright, covered with bark and having branches at some distance from the ground.
trunk	2.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a large strong case or box used to contain clothes and other personal effects when travelling and for storage.
trunk	3.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the body excluding the head, neck, and limbs; torso.
trunk	4.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the elongated prehensile nasal part of an elephant; proboscis.
trunk	5.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{boot%1} (sense 2)}.
trunk	6.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the main stem of a nerve, blood vessel, etc.
trunk	7.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a watertight boxlike cover within a vessel with its top above the waterline, such as one used to enclose a centreboard.
trunk	8.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed duct or passageway for ventilation, etc.
trunk	9.
	syl	trunk
	pron	<tr^Gk>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a main road, railway, etc., in a network.
	exam	1	a trunk line.
trunkless	sub
	head	trunk
	syl	trunk+less
	pos	adj.
trunk cabin	0.
	syl	trunk cab+in
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a long relatively low cabin above the deck of a yacht.
trunk call	0.
	syl	trunk call
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a long-distance telephone call.
trunk curl	0.
	syl	trunk curl
	pos	n.
	def	a physical exercise in which the body is brought into a sitting position from one of lying on the back, the legs being kept straight and in contact with the floor. Also called: {sit-up}.
trunkfish	infl
	or	trunkfishes
	syl	trunk+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trunkfishes	infl
	head	trunkfish
	or	trunkfish
	syl	trunk+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trunkfish	0.
	syl	trunk+fish
	pron	<1tr^Gk2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical plectognath fish of the family having the body encased in bony plates with openings for the fins, eyes, mouth, etc. Also called: {boxfish, cowfish}.
trunk hose	0.
	syl	trunk hose
	pos	n.
	def	a man's puffed-out breeches reaching to the thighs and worn with tights in the 16th century.
trunk line	1.
	syl	trunk line
	pos	n.
	def	a direct link between two telephone exchanges or switchboards that are a considerable distance apart.
trunk line	2.
	syl	trunk line
	pos	n.
	def	the main route or routes on a railway.
trunk road	0.
	syl	trunk road
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a main road, esp. one that is suitable for heavy vehicles.
trunks	1.
	syl	trunks
	pron	<tr^Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {swimming trunks}. a man's garment worn for swimming, either fairly loose and extending from the waist to the thigh or briefer and close-fitting.
trunks	2.
	syl	trunks
	pron	<tr^Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shorts worn for some sports.
trunks	3.
	syl	trunks
	pron	<tr^Gks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	men's underpants with legs that reach midthigh.
trunnel	0.
	syl	trun+nel
	pron	<1tr^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {treenail}.
trunnion	ety	C17: from Old French trognon trunk
trunnion	1.
	syl	trun+nion
	pron	<1tr^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of coaxial projections attached to opposite sides of a container, cannon, etc., to provide a support about which it can turn in a vertical.
trunnion	2.
	syl	trun+nion
	pron	<1tr^nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the structure supporting such a projection.
trunnioned	sub
	head	trunnion
	syl	trun+nioned
	pos	adj.
Truro	0.
	syl	Tru+ro
	pron	<1tru*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW England, administrative centre of Cornwall. Pop.: 14830 (1971). **********************************************************************
Truro	0.
	syl	Tru+ro
	pron	<1tru*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in SW England, administrative centre of Cornwall. Pop.: 14830 (1971). **********************************************************************
truss	ety	C13: from Old French trousse, from trousser, apparently from Vulgar Latin torci*_are (unattested), from torca (unattested) a bundle, #7torch 
truss	1.
	syl	truss
	pos	tr^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to tie, bind, or bundle.
	exam	1	to truss up a prisoner.
truss	2.
	syl	truss
	pos	tr^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fasten or bind the wings and legs of (a fowl) before cooking to keep them in place.
truss	3.
	syl	truss
	pos	tr^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or stiffen (a roof, bridge, etc.) with structural mem?!bers.
truss	4.
	syl	truss
	pos	tr^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to confine (the body or a part of it) in tight clothes.
truss	5.
	syl	truss
	pos	tr^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	Falconry. of falcons
	def	to hold (the quarry) in the stoop without letting go.
truss	6.
	syl	truss
	pos	tr^s; vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to supply or support with a truss.
truss	7.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a structural framework of wood or metal, esp. one arranged in triangles, used to support a roof, bridge, etc.
truss	8.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	a device for holding a hernia in place, typically consisting of a pad held in position by a belt.
truss	9.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a cluster of flowers or fruit growing at the end of a single stalk.
truss	10.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a metal fitting fixed to a yard at its centre for holding it to a mast while allowing movement.
truss	11.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {corbel}.
truss	12.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a bundle or pack.
truss	13.
	syl	truss
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a bundle of hay or straw, esp. one having a fixed weight of 36, 56, or 60 pounds.
trusser	sub
	head	truss
	syl	truss+er
	pos	n.
truss bridge	0.
	syl	truss bridge
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge that is constructed of trusses.
trussing	1.
	syl	truss+ing
	pron	<1tr^siG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	a system of trusses, esp. for strengthening or reinforcing a structure.
trussing	2.
	syl	truss+ing
	pron	<1tr^siG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Engineering.
	def	the parts or members that form a truss.
trust	ety	C13: from Old Norse traust; related to Old High German Trost solace
trust	1.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	reliance on and confidence in the truth, worth, reliability, etc., of a person or thing; faith. Related adj.: {fiducial}.
trust	2.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	a group of commercial enterprises combined to monopolize and control the market for any commodity: illegal in the U.S.
trust	3.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	the obligation of someone in a responsible position.
	exam	1	a position of trust.
trust	4.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	custody, charge, or care.
	exam	1	a child placed in my trust.
trust	5.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	a person or thing in which confidence or faith is placed.
trust	6.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	commercial credit.
trust	7.a.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	an arrangement whereby a person to whom the legal title to property is conveyed (the trustee) holds such property for the benefit of those entitled to the beneficial interest.
trust	7.b.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	property that is the subject of such an arrangement.
trust	7.c.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	the confidence put in the trustee. Related adj.: {fiduciary}.
trust	8.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	def	See {trust company, trust account} (sense 2).
trust	9.
	syl	trust
	pos	tr^st; n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to a trust or trusts.
	exam	1	trust property.
trust	10.
	syl	trust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to expect, hope, or suppose.
	exam	1	I trust that you are well.
trust	11.
	syl	trust
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. may take an infinitive; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by in or to
	def	to place confidence in (someone to do something); have faith (in); rely (upon).
	exam	1	I trust him to tell her.
trust	12.
	syl	trust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consign for care.
	exam	1	the child was trusted to my care.
trust	13.
	syl	trust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow (someone to do something) with confidence in his or her good sense or honesty.
	exam	1	I trust my daughter to go.
trust	14.
	syl	trust
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extend business credit to.
trustable	sub
	head	trust
	syl	trust+a:ble
	pos	adj.
trustability	sub
	head	trust
	syl	trust+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
truster	sub
	head	trust
	syl	trust+er
	pos	n.
trust account	1.
	syl	trust ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {trustee account}. a savings account deposited in the name of a trustee who controls it during his lifetime, after which the balance is payable to a prenominated beneficiary.
trust account	2.
	syl	trust ac+count
	pos	n.
	def	property under the control of a trustee or trustees.
trustbuster	0.
	syl	trust+bust:er
	pron	<1tr^st2b^st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person who seeks the dissolution of corporate trusts, esp. a federal official who prosecutes trusts under the antitrust laws.
trustbusting	sub
	head	trustbuster
	syl	trust+2bust:ing
	pos	n.
trust company	0.
	syl	trust com+pa+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial bank or other enterprise organized to perform trustee functions. Also called: {trust corporation}.
trustee	1.
	syl	trus+tee
	pron	<tr^1stE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom the legal title to property is entrusted to hold or use for another's benefit.
trustee	2.
	syl	trus+tee
	pron	<tr^1stE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a board that manages the affairs and administers the funds of an institution or organization.
trusteeship	1.
	syl	trus+tee+ship
	pron	<tr^1stESip>
	pos	n.
	def	the office or function of a trustee.
trusteeship	2.a.
	syl	trus+tee+ship
	pron	<tr^1stESip>
	pos	n.
	def	the administration or government of a territory by a foreign country under the supervision of the {Trusteeship Council} of the United Nations.
trusteeship	2.b.
	syl	trus+tee+ship
	pron	<tr^1stESip>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any such depend?!ent territory; trust territory.
trusting	alt
	head	trustful
	or	trustful
	syl	trust+ing
	pos	adj.
trustful	0.
	or	trusting
	syl	trust+ful
	pron	<1tr^stful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by a tendency or readiness to trust others.
trustfully	sub
	head	trustful
	or	trustingly
	syl	trust+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
trustingly	sub
	head	trustful
	or	trustfully
	syl	trust+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
trustfulness	sub
	head	trustful
	or	trustingness
	syl	trust+ful+ness
	pos	n.
trustingness	sub
	head	trustful
	or	trustfulness
	syl	trust+ing+ness
	pos	n.
trust fund	0.
	syl	trust fund
	pos	n.
	def	money, securities, etc., held in trust.
trustless	1.
	syl	trust+less
	pron	<1tr^stlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	untrustworthy; deceitful.
trustless	2.
	syl	trust+less
	pron	<1tr^stlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	distrusting; suspicious; wary.
trustlessly	sub
	head	trustless
	syl	trust+less+ly
	pos	adv.
trustlessness	sub
	head	trustless
	syl	trust+less+ness
	pos	n.
trust territory	0.
	syl	trust ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	another name for a {trusteeship} (sense 2).
trustworthy	0.
	syl	trust+wor:thy
	pron	<1tr^st2wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthy of being trusted; honest, reliable, or dependable.
trustworthily	sub
	head	trustworthy
	syl	trust+2wor:thi+ly
	pos	adv.
trustworthiness	sub
	head	trustworthy
	syl	trust+2wor:thi+ness
	pos	n.
trustier	infl
	head	trusty
	syl	trust:i+er
	pos	adj.
trustiest	infl
	head	trusty
	syl	trust:i+est.
	pos	adj.
trusty	1.
	syl	trust:y
	pron	<1tr^sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	faithful or reliable.
trusty	2.
	syl	trust:y
	pron	<1tr^sti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	trusting.
trusties	infl
	head	trusty
	syl	trust:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
trusty	3.
	syl	trust:y
	pron	<1tr^sti>
	pos	n.
	def	someone who is trusted, esp. a convict to whom special privileges are granted.
trustily	sub
	head	trusty
	syl	trust:i+ly
	pos	adv.
trustiness	sub
	head	trusty
	syl	trust:i+ness
	pos	n.
truth	ety	Old English triewth; related to Old High German gitriuwida fidelity, Old Norse tryggr true &- #!truth+less adj.
truth	1.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being true, genuine, actual, or factual.
	exam	1	the truth of his statement was attested.
truth	2.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is true as opposed to false.
	exam	1	you did not tell me the truth.
truth	3.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a proven or verified fact, principle, statement, etc..
	exam	1	the truths of astronomy.
truth	4.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a concept or system of concepts, regarded as accurately representing some aspect of the world, the universe, etc..
	exam	1	the truths of ancient religions.
truth	5.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	fidelity to a required standard or law.
truth	6.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	faithful reproduction or portrayal.
	exam	1	the truth of a portrait.
truth	7.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	an obvious fact; truism; platitude.
truth	8.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	honesty, reliability, or veracity.
	exam	1	the truth of her nature.
truth	9.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	accuracy, as in the setting, adjustment, or position of something, such as a mechanical instrument.
truth	10.
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being faithful; allegiance.
truth	xref
	syl	truth
	pron	<tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {veritable, veracious}.
serum	alt
	head	truth drug
	or	truth drug
	syl	se+rum
	pos	n.
truth drug	0.
	or	serum
	syl	truth drug
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any of various drugs that induce relaxation and remove inhibitions: used in treating persons with emotional problems, etc., and by some governments in interrogation.
truthful	1.
	syl	truth+ful
	pron	<1tru:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	telling or expressing the truth; honest or candid.
truthful	2.
	syl	truth+ful
	pron	<1tru:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	realistic.
	exam	1	a truthful portrayal of the king.
truthfully	sub
	head	truthful
	syl	truth+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
truthfulness	sub
	head	truthful
	syl	truth+ful+ness
	pos	n.
truth-function	0.
	syl	truth-func:tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a compound proposition, such as a conjunction or negation, the truth-value of which is always determined by the truth-values of the components with no reference to meaning.
truth set	0.
	syl	truth set
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic, maths.
	def	the set of values that satisfy an open sentence, equation, inequality, etc., having no unique solution. Also called: {solution set}.
truth table	1.
	syl	truth ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a table, used in logic, indicating the truth-value of a compound statement for every truth-value of its component propositions.
truth table	2.
	syl	truth ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	a similar table, used in transistor technology, to indicate the value of the output signal of a logic circuit for every value of input signal.
truth-value	0.
	syl	truth-val:ue
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	either of the values, true or false, that can be determined for or accorded to a proposition.
try	ety	C13: from Old French trier to sort, sift, of uncertain origin
tries	infl
	head	try
	syl	tries
	pos	vb.
trying	infl
	head	try
	syl	try+ing
	pos	vb.
tried	infl
	head	try
	syl	tried.
	pos	vb.
try	1.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take an infinitive, sometimes with to replaced by and
	def	to make an effort or attempt.
	exam	1	he tried to climb a cliff.
try	2.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to sample, test, or give experimental use to (something) in order to determine its quality, worth, etc..
	exam	1	try her cheese flan.
try	3.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put strain or stress on.
	exam	1	he tries my patience.
try	4.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to give pain, affliction, or vexation to.
	exam	1	I have been sorely tried by those children.
try	5.a.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine and determine the issues involved in (a cause) in a court of law.
try	5.b.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hear evidence in order to determine the guilt or innocence of (an accused).
try	5.c.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sit as judge at the trial of (an issue or person).
try	6.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to melt (fat, lard, etc.) in order to separate out impurities.
try	7.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to extract (a material) from an ore, mixture, etc., usually by heat; refine. {~} {tries}.
try	8.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	def	an experiment or trial.
try	9.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	def	an attempt or effort.
try	10.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	the act of an attacking player touching the ball down behind the opposing team's goal line, scoring four or, in Rugby League, three points.
try	11.
	syl	try
	pron	<trI>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {try for a point}. an attempt made after a touchdown to score an extra point by kicking a goal or, for two extra points, by running the ball or completing a pass across the opponents' goal line.
trying	0.
	syl	try+ing
	pron	<1trIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	upsetting, difficult, or annoying.
	exam	1	a trying day at the office.
tryingly	sub
	head	trying
	syl	try+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tryingness	sub
	head	trying
	syl	try+ing+ness
	pos	n.
trying plane	0.
	syl	try+ing plane
	pos	n.
	def	a plane with a long body for planing the edges of long boards.
tryma	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek truma a hole (referring to the hollow drupe), from truein to wear away
trymata	infl
	head	tryma
	syl	try+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tryma	0.
	syl	try+ma
	pron	<1trIm*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a drupe produced by the walnut and similar plants, in which the endocarp is a hard shell and the epicarp is dehiscent.
try on	1.
	syl	try on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put on (an article of clothing) to find out whether it fits or is suitable.
try on	2.
	syl	try on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attempt to deceive or fool (esp. in the phrase {try it on}) . {~} {try-on}.
try on	3.
	syl	try on
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	an action or statement made to test out a person's gullibility, tolerance, etc.
try out	1.
	syl	try out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to test or put to experimental use.
	exam	1	I'm going to try the new car out.
try out	2.
	syl	try out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for; U.S. of an athlete, actor, etc.
	def	to undergo a test or to submit (an athlete, actor, etc.) to a test to determine suitability for a place in a team, an acting role, etc.
tryout	infl
	head	try out
	syl	try+out.
	pos	n.
try out	3.
	syl	try out
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a trial or test, as of an athlete or actor.
trypanosome	ety	C19: from New Latin Trypanosoma, from Greek trupanon borer+ s*_oma body
trypanosome	0.
	syl	tryp:a+no+some
	pron	<1trip*n*2s*um>
	pos	n.
	def	any parasitic protozoan of the genus which lives in the blood of vertebrates, is transmitted by certain insects, and causes sleeping sickness and certain other diseases: class (or
trypanosomal	sub
	head	trypanosome
	or	trypanosomic
	syl	tryp:a+no+1so+mal
	pron	<2trip*n*1somik>
	pos	adj.
trypanosomic	sub
	head	trypanosome
	or	trypanosomal
	syl	tryp:a+no+som+ic
	pron	<2trip*n*1somik>
	pos	adj.
trypanosomiasis	0.
	syl	tryp:a+no+so+mi:a+sis
	pron	<2trip*n*s*1mI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	any infection of an animal or human with a trypanosome. See also {sleeping sickness, Chagas' disease}.
tryparsamide	ety	C20: from a trademark
tryparsamide	0.
	syl	try+par+sa+mide
	pron	<tri1pa:s*mid>
	pos	n.
	def	a synthetic crystalline compound of arsenic used in the treatment of trypanosomal and other protozoan infections. Formula: C\8H\1\0AsN\2O\4Na.@2#800873 H\2O.
trypsin	ety	C19 tryp-, from Greek tripsis a rubbing, from tribein to rub+-#7in ; referring to the fact that it was originally produced by rubbing the pancreas with glycerin
trypsin	0.
	syl	tryp+sin
	pron	<1tripsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme occurring in pancreatic juice: it catalyses the hydrolysis of proteins to peptides and is secreted from the pancreas in the form of trypsinogen. See also {chymotrypsin}.
tryptic	sub
	head	trypsin
	syl	tryp+tic
	pron	<1triptik>
	pos	adj.
trypsinogen	0.
	syl	tryp+sin:o+gen
	pron	<trip1sin*Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the inactive precursor of trypsin that is converted to trypsin by the enzyme enterokinase.
tryptophan	ety	C20: from #7trypt (#7ic) +-#7o -+- phan, variant of -#7phane 
tryptophan	0.
	syl	tryp+to+phan
	pron	<1tript*2f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-tasting amino acid occurring in the seeds of some leguminous plants: it is essential for the maintenance of health. Formula: C\1\1H\1\2N\2O\2.
trysail	0.
	syl	try+sail
	pron	<1trI2sAl>, Nautical <1trIsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fore-and-aft sail, triangular or square, set on the mainmast of a sailing vessel in foul weather to help keep her head to the wind. Also called: {storm trysail}.
try square	0.
	syl	try square
	pos	n.
	def	a device for testing or laying out right angles, consisting of a grooved metal ruler along which a movable frame runs, one edge of the frame always being perpendicular to the ruler.
tryst	ety	C14: from Old French triste lookout post, apparently of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse traust trust
	infl
	head	tryst
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
tryst	1.
	syl	tryst
	pron	<trist>, <trIst>
	pos	n.
	def	an appointment to meet, esp. secretly.
tryst	2.
	syl	tryst
	pron	<trist>, <trIst>
	pos	n.
	def	the place of such a meeting or the meeting itself.
tryst	3.
	syl	tryst
	pron	<trist>, <trIst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet at or arrange a tryst.
tryster	sub
	head	tryst
	syl	tryst+er
	pos	n.
tsade	0.
	syl	tsa+de
	pron	<1tsa:dE>, <1sa:->, Hebrew <1tsadi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sadhe}.
Lake	infl
	head	Tsana
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Tsana	0.
	syl	Tsa+na
	pron	<1tsa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for ({Lake) Tana}.
tsar	ety	from Russian tsar, via Gothic kaisar from Latin: C#7aesar 
czar	alt
	head	tsar
	or	tsar
	syl	czar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
tsar	1.
	or	czar
	syl	tsar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1917
	def	the emperor of Russia.
tsar	2.
	or	czar
	syl	tsar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a tyrant; autocrat.
tsar	3.
	or	czar
	syl	tsar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person in authority; leader.
tsar	4.
	or	czar
	syl	tsar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	any of several S Slavonic rulers, such as any of the princes of Serbia in the 14th century.
tsardom	sub
	head	tsar
	or	czardom
	syl	tsar+dom
	pos	n.
czardom	sub
	head	tsar
	or	tsardom
	syl	czar+dom
	pos	n.
tsarevitch	ety	from Russian tsarevich, from #7tsar+ -evich, masculine patronymic suffix
tsarevitczarevitch	alt
	head	tsarevitch
	or	tsarevitch
	syl	tsar+e:vitczar+e:vitch
	pron	<1za:r*viC>
	pos	n.
tsarevitch	0.
	or	tsarevitczarevitch
	syl	tsar+e:vitch
	pron	<1za:r*viC>
	pos	n.
	def	a son of a Russian tsar, esp. the eldest son.
tsarevna	ety	from Russian, from #7tsar+ -evna, feminine patronymic suffix
czarevna	alt
	head	tsarevna
	or	tsarevna
	syl	cza+rev+na
	pron	<za:1revn*>
	pos	n.
tsarevna	1.
	or	czarevna
	syl	tsa+rev+na
	pron	<za:1revn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a daughter of a Russian tsar.
tsarevna	2.
	or	czarevna
	syl	tsa+rev+na
	pron	<za:1revn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of a Russian tsarevitch.
tsarina	ety	from Russian, from #7tsar+ -ina, feminine suffix
czarina	alt
	head	tsarina
	or	czaritza
	syl	cza+ri+na
	pron	<za:1rEn*>
	pos	n.
tsaritsa	infl
	head	tsarina
	or	tsarina
	syl	tsa+rit+sa
	pron	<za:1rits*>
	pos	n.
czaritza	infl
	head	tsarina
	or	czarina
	syl	cza+rit+za
	pron	<za:1rits*>
	pos	n.
tsarina	0.
	or	tsaritsa
	syl	tsa+ri+na
	pron	<za:1rEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of a Russian tsar; Russian empress.
czarism	alt
	head	tsarism
	or	tsarism
	syl	czar+ism
	pron	<1za:riz*m>
	pos	n.
tsarism	1.
	or	czarism
	syl	tsar+ism
	pron	<1za:riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of government by a tsar, esp. in Russia until 1917.
tsarism	2.
	or	czarism
	syl	tsar+ism
	pron	<1za:riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	absolute rule; dictatorship. &- {#!tsar+ist} {#!czar+ist}
Tsaritsyn	0.
	syl	Tsa+ri+tsyn
	pron	Russian <tsa1ritsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1925) of {Volgograd}.
Tselinograd	0.
	syl	Tse+li+no+grad
	pron	Russian <ts*lina1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Soviet Union, in the W Kazakh SSR. Pop.: 215000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1961): {Akmolinsk}.
tsetse fly	ety	C19: via Afrikaans from Tswana
tzetze fly	alt
	head	tsetse fly
	or	tsetse fly
	syl	tzet+ze fly
	pron	<1tsetsi>
	pos	n.
tsetse fly	0.
	or	tzetze fly
	syl	tset+se fly
	pron	<1tsetsi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various bloodsucking African dipterous flies of the genus which transmit the pathogens of various diseases: family
TSH	0.
	syl	TSH
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	thyroid-stimulating hormone; another name for {thyrotropin}.
Tshiluba	0.
	syl	Tshi+lu+ba
	pron	<Ci1lu:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Luba people, used as a trade language in Za*"ire. See {Luba}.
T-shirtee-shirt	alt
	head	T-shirt
	or	T-shirt
	syl	T-shirtee-shirt
	pos	n.
T-shirt	0.
	or	T-shirtee-shirt
	syl	T-shirt
	pos	n.
	def	a simple sweater of knitted cotton, worn informally by men and women.
Moise	infl
	head	Tshombe
	syl	Mo:ise
	pron	<m*u1Ez>
	pos	n.
Tshombe	0.
	syl	Tshom:be
	pron	<1Combi>
	pos	n.
	def	1919-69, Congolese statesman. He led the secession of Katanga (1960) from the newly independent Congo; forced into exile (1963) but re?!turned (1964-65) as premier of the Congo; died in exile.
Chinan	infl
	head	Tsinan
	or	Chi-nan
	syl	Chi+nan
	pos	n.
Chi-nan	infl
	head	Tsinan
	or	Chinan
	syl	Chi-nan
	pos	n.
Tsinan	0.
	syl	Tsi+nan
	pron	<1tsE1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in NE China, capital of Shantung province: probably over 3000 years old. Pop.: 1100000 (1970 est.).
Chinghai	infl
	head	Tsinghai
	or	Ch'ing-hai
	syl	Ching+hai
	pos	n.
Ch'ing-hai	infl
	head	Tsinghai
	or	Chinghai
	syl	Ch'ing-hai
	pos	n.
Tsinghai	1.
	syl	Tsing+hai
	pron	<1tsiG1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NW China: consists largely of mountains and high plateaus. Capital: Sining. Pop.: 2000000 (1967-71 est.). Area: 721000 sq. km (278400 sq. miles).
Tsinghai	2.
	syl	Tsing+hai
	pron	<1tsiG1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	the Chinese name for {Koko Nor}.
Chingtao	infl
	head	Tsingtao
	or	Ch'ing-tao
	syl	Ching+tao
	pos	n.
Ch'ing-tao	infl
	head	Tsingtao
	or	Chingtao
	syl	Ch'ing-tao
	pos	n.
Tsingtao	0.
	syl	Tsing+tao
	pron	<1tsiG1tau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in E Shantung province on Kiaochow Bay: developed as a naval base and fort in 1891; Shantung University (1926). Pop.: 1300000 (1970 est.).
Ch'ing-yuan	alt
	head	Tsingyuan
	or	Tsingyuan
	syl	Ch'ing-y*"uan
	pos	n.
Tsingyuan	0.
	or	Ch'ing-yuan
	syl	Tsing+yuan
	pron	<1tsiG1jwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Paoting}.
Tsonga	infl
	or	Tsongas
	syl	Tson+ga
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tsongas	infl
	head	Tsonga
	or	Tsonga
	syl	Tson+gas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tsonga	1.
	syl	Tson+ga
	pron	<1tsoGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of S Mozambique, Swaziland, and South Africa.
Tsonga	2.
	syl	Tson+ga
	pron	<1tsoGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family.
tsotsi	ety	C20: of unknown origin; probably from a Bantu language
tsotsi	0.
	syl	tso+tsi
	pron	<1tsotsi>, <1tsc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African informal.
	def	a violent usually young criminal who operates mainly in Black African townships and lives by his wits.
tsp	0.
	syl	tsp.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	teaspoon.
T-square	0.
	syl	T-square
	pos	n.
	def	a T-shaped ruler used in mechanical drawing, consisting of a short crosspiece, which slides along the edge of the drawing board, and a long horizontal piece: used for drawing horizontal lines and to support set squares when drawing vertical and inclined lines.
T-stop	0.
	syl	T-stop
	pos	n.
	def	a setting of the lens aperture on a camera calibrated photometrically and assigned a T-number.
Tsugaru Strait	0.
	syl	Tsu+ga+ru Strait
	pron	<1tsu:ga:2ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a channel between N Honshu and S Hokkaido islands, Japan. Width: about 30 km (20 miles).
Mitsuo	infl
	head	Tsukahara
	syl	Mit:su:o
	pron	<1mitsu:*u>
	pos	n.
Tsukahara	0.
	syl	Tsu:ka:har:a
	pron	<2tsu:k*1ha:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1948, Japanese gymnast: gold medallist at the 1972 and 1976 Olympic Games.
tsunami	ety	from Japanese, from tsu port+ nami wave
tsunami	0.
	syl	tsu+na+mi
	pron	<tsu1na:mi>
	pos	n.
	def	a huge destructive wave, esp. one caused by an earthquake. Also called: {tidal wave}.
Tsushima	0.
	syl	Tsu+shi+ma
	pron	<1tsu:SE2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of five rocky islands between Japan and South Korea, in the Korean Strait: administratively part of Japan; scene of a naval defeat for the Russians (1905) during the Russo-Japanese war. Area: 698 sq. km (269 sq. miles).
tsutsugamushi disease	ety	from Japanese, from tsutsuga disease+ mushi insect
tsutsugamushi disease	1.
	syl	tsu+tsu+ga+mu+shi dis+ease
	pron	<2tsu:tsu:g*1mu:Si>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the five major groups of acute infectious rickettsial diseases affecting man, common in Asia and including scrub typhus. It is caused by the microorganism transmitted by the bite of mites.
tsutsugamushi disease	2.
	syl	tsu+tsu+ga+mu+shi dis+ease
	pron	<2tsu:tsu:g*1mu:Si>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scrub typhus}.
Tswana	infl
	or	Tswanas
	syl	Tswa+na
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tswanas	infl
	head	Tswana
	or	Tswana
	syl	Tswa+nas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tswana	1.
	syl	Tswa+na
	pron	<1tswa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a mixed Negroid and Bushman people of the Sotho group of southern Africa, living chiefly in Botswana.
Tswana	2.
	syl	Tswa+na
	pron	<1tswa:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family: the principal language of Botswana.
TT	0.
	syl	TT
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Trinidad and Tobago.
TT	alt
	or	TT
	syl	T.T.
TT	1.
	or	TT
	syl	TT
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	teetotal.
TT	2.
	or	TT
	syl	TT
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	teetotaller.
TT	3.
	or	TT
	syl	TT
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Tourist Trophy.
TT	4.
	or	TT
	syl	TT
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	tuberculin tested.
TTL	1.
	syl	TTL
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	transistor transistor logic: a method of constructing electronic logic circuits.
TTL	2.
	syl	TTL
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	through-the-lens: denoting a system of light metering in cameras.
TU	alt
	or	TU
	syl	T.U.
TU	0.
	or	TU
	syl	TU
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	trade union.
Tu	0.
	syl	Tu.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Tuesday.
Tuamotu Archipelago	0.
	syl	Tu:a+mo+tu Ar+chi+pel:a+go
	pron	<2tu:*1m*utu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of about 80 coral islands in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia. Pop.: 6664 (1971). Area: 860 sq. km (332 sq. miles). Also called: {Low Archipelago, Paumotu Archipelago}.
Tuareg	infl
	or	Tuaregs
	syl	Tua+reg
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tuaregs	infl
	head	Tuareg
	or	Tuareg
	syl	Tua+regs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tuareg	1.
	syl	Tua+reg
	pron	<1twa:reg>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a nomadic Berber people of the Sahara.
Tuareg	2.
	syl	Tua+reg
	pron	<1twa:reg>
	pos	n.
	def	the dialect of Berber spoken by this people.
tuart	ety	from a native Australian language
tuart	0.
	syl	tu:art
	pron	<1tu:a:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a eucalyptus tree, yielding a very durable light-coloured timber.
tuatara	ety	C19: from Maori, from tua back+ tara spine
tuatara	0.
	syl	tu:a+ta+ra
	pron	<2tu:*1ta:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-grey lizard-like rhynchocephalian reptile, occurring only on certain small islands near New Zealand: it is the sole surviving member of a group common in Mesozoic times.
tub	ety	C14: from Middle Dutch tubbe 
tub	1.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	a large open flat-bottomed container of metal or wood, used for washing, storage, etc.
tub	2.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	a small plastic or cardboard container of similar shape for ice cream, margarine, etc.
tub	3.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	Also called: {bathtub}. another word (esp. U.S.) for {{bath} %1 (sense 1)}.
tub	4.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	Also called: {tub+ful}. the amount a tub will hold.
tub	5.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	a clumsy slow boat or ship.
tub	6.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	usage	Informal. in rowing
	def	a heavy wide boat used for training novice oarsmen.
tub	7.a.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	Also called: {tram, hutch}. a small vehicle on rails for carrying loads in a mine.
tub	7.b.
	syl	tub
	pos	t^b; n.
	def	a container for lifting coal or ore up a mine shaft; skip.
tubs	infl
	head	tub
	syl	tubs
	pos	vb.
tubbing	infl
	head	tub
	syl	tub+bing
	pos	vb.
tubbed	infl
	head	tub
	syl	tubbed.
	pos	vb.
tub	8.
	syl	tub
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to wash (oneself or another) in a tub.
tub	9.
	syl	tub
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep or put in a tub.
tubbable	sub
	head	tub
	syl	tub+ba:ble
	pos	adj.
tubber	sub
	head	tub
	syl	tub+ber
	pos	n.
tubas	infl
	head	tuba
	or	tubae
	syl	tu:bas
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tubae	infl
	head	tuba
	or	tubas
	syl	tu:bae
	pron	<-bE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tuba	1.
	syl	tu:ba
	pron	<1tju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a valved brass instrument of bass pitch, in which the bell points upwards and the mouthpiece projects at right angles. The tube is of conical bore and the mouthpiece cup-shaped.
tuba	2.
	syl	tu:ba
	pron	<1tju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other bass brass instrument such as the euphonium, helicon, etc.
tuba	3.
	syl	tu:ba
	pron	<1tju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful reed stop on an organ.
tuba	4.
	syl	tu:ba
	pron	<1tju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of trumpet of ancient Rome.
tubal	1.
	syl	tu+bal
	pron	<1tju:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tube.
tubal	2.
	syl	tu+bal
	pron	<1tju:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or developing in a Fallopian tube.
	exam	1	a tubal pregnancy.
Tubal-cain	0.
	syl	Tu:bal-cain
	pron	<1tju:bL2kAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a son of Lamech, said in Genesis 4:22 to be the first artificer of metals.
tubate	0.
	syl	tu+bate
	pron	<1tju:bAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {tubular}.
tubbier	infl
	head	tubby
	syl	tub+bi+er
	pos	adj.
tubbiest	infl
	head	tubby
	syl	tub+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
tubby	1.
	syl	tub+by
	pron	<1t^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	plump.
tubby	2.
	syl	tub+by
	pron	<1t^bi>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a tub.
tubby	3.
	syl	tub+by
	pron	<1t^bi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having little resonance.
tubbiness	sub
	head	tubby
	syl	tub+bi+ness
	pos	n.
tube	ety	C17: from Latin tubus 
tube	1.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a long hollow and typically cylindrical object, used for the passage of fluids or as a container.
tube	2.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a collapsible cylindrical container of soft metal or plastic closed with a cap, used to hold viscous liquids or pastes.
tube	3.a.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Eustachian tube} or {Fallopian tube}.
tube	3.b.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any hollow cylindrical structure.
tube	4.a.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of a gamopetalous corolla or gamosepalous calyx, below the lobes.
tube	4.b.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any other hollow structure in a plant.
the tube	5.a.
	head	tube
	syl	the tube.
	def	Also called: {the underground}. an underground railway system, esp. that in London. U.S. equivalent: {subway}.
tube	5.b.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the tunnels through which the railway runs.
tube	5.c.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the train itself.
tube	6.a.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{valve} (sense 3)}.
tube	6.b.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	See {electron tube, cathode-ray tube, television tube}.
tube	7.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a television set.
tube	8.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a bottle or can of beer.
tube	9.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {telescope}.
tube	10.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit or supply with a tube or tubes.
tube	11.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry or convey in a tube.
tube	12.
	syl	tube
	pron	<tju:b>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape like a tube.
tubeless	sub
	head	tube
	syl	tube+less
	pos	adj.
tube foot	0.
	syl	tube foot
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous tubular outgrowths of the body wall of most echinoderms that are used as organs of locomotion and respiration and to aid ingestion of food.
tubeless tyre	0.
	syl	tube+less tyre
	pos	n.
	def	a pneumatic tyre in which the outer casing makes an airtight seal with the rim of the wheel so that an inner tube is unnecessary.
tuber	ety	C17: from Latin t*_uber hump
tuber	1.
	syl	tu+ber
	pron	<1tju:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fleshy underground stem (as in the potato) or root (as in the dahlia) that is an organ of vegetative reproduction and food storage.
tuber	2.
	syl	tu+ber
	pron	<1tju:b*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a raised area; swelling.
tubercle	ety	C16: from Latin t*_uberculum a little swelling, diminutive of #7tuber 
tubercle	1.
	syl	tu+ber+cle
	pron	<1tju:b*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small rounded nodule or elevation, esp. on the skin, on a bone, or on a plant.
tubercle	2.
	syl	tu+ber+cle
	pron	<1tju:b*kL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small rounded pathological lesion of the tissues, esp. one characteristic of tuberculosis.
tubercle bacillus	0.
	syl	tu+ber+cle ba+cil+lus
	pos	n.
	def	a rodlike Gram-positive bacterium, that causes tuberculosis: family
tubercular	1.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lar
	pron	<tju1bR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or symptomatic of tuberculosis.
tubercular	2.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lar
	pron	<tju1bR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tubercle or tubercles.
tubercular	3.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lar
	pron	<tju1bR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the presence of tubercles. {~}
tubercular	4.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lar
	pron	<tju1bR:kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	a person with tuberculosis.
tubercularly	sub
	head	tubercular
	syl	tu+1ber+cu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
tuberculate	0.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+late
	pron	<tju1bR:kjulit>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with tubercles.
tuberculately	sub
	head	tuberculate
	syl	tu+1ber+cu+late+ly
	pos	adv.
tuberculation	sub
	head	tuberculate
	syl	tu+2ber+cu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
tuberculin	0.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lin
	pron	<tju1bR:kjulin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sterile liquid prepared from cultures of attenuated tubercle bacillus and used in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.
tuberculosis	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7tubercle, -#7osis 
tuberculosis	0.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lo+sis
	pron	<tju2bR:kju1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a communicable disease caused by infection with the tubercle bacillus, most frequently affecting the lungs ({pulmonary tuberculosis}) . Also called: {consumption, phthisis}. Abbrev.: {TB, T.B}.
tuberculous	0.
	syl	tu+ber+cu+lous
	pron	<tju1bR:kjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to tuberculosis or tubercles; tubercular.
tuberculously	sub
	head	tuberculous
	syl	tu+1ber+cu+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
tuberose	ety	C17: from Latin t*_uber*_osus full of lumps; referring to its root
tuberose	0.
	syl	tu+ber+ose
	pron	<1tju:b*2r*uz>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial Mexican agave plant, having a tuberous root and spikes of white fragrant lily-like flowers.
tuberosities	infl
	head	tuberosity
	syl	tu+ber+os+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tuberosity	0.
	syl	tu+ber+os+i:ty
	pron	<2tju:b*1rositi>
	pos	n.
	def	any protuberance on a bone, esp. for the attachment of a muscle or ligament.
tuberous	ety	C17: from Latin t*_uber*_osus full of knobs; see #7tuber 
tuberose	alt
	head	tuberous
	or	tuberous
	syl	tu+ber+ose
	pron	<1tju:b*2r*us>
	pos	adj.
tuberous	1.
	or	tuberose
	syl	tu+ber+ous
	pron	<1tju:b*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or their parts
	def	forming, bearing, or resembling a tuber or tubers.
	exam	1	a tuberous root.
tuberous	2.
	or	tuberose
	syl	tu+ber+ous
	pron	<1tju:b*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or having warty protuberances or tubers.
tube worm	0.
	syl	tube worm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various polychaete worms that construct and live in a tube made of sand, lime, etc.
tubifex	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin tubus tube+ facere to make, do
tubifex	infl
	or	tubifexes
	syl	tu+bi+fex
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tubifexes	infl
	head	tubifex
	or	tubifex
	syl	tu+bi+fex:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tubifex	0.
	syl	tu+bi+fex
	pron	<1tju:bi2feks>
	pos	n.
	def	any small reddish freshwater oligochaete worm of the genus
tubing	1.
	syl	tub+ing
	pron	<1tju:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	tubes collectively.
tubing	2.
	syl	tub+ing
	pron	<1tju:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	a length of tube.
tubing	3.
	syl	tub+ing
	pron	<1tju:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of tubes.
tubing	4.
	syl	tub+ing
	pron	<1tju:biG>
	pos	n.
	def	fabric in the form of a tube, used for pillowcases and some cushions; piping.
William Vacanarat Shadrach	infl
	head	Tubman
	syl	Wil:liam Va:can:a:rat Shad:rach
	pron	<v*1k@n*2r@t> <1S@dr@k>
	pos	n.
Tubman	0.
	syl	Tub:man
	pron	<1t^bm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1895-1971, Liberian statesman; president of Liberia (1944-71).
tub-thumper	0.
	syl	tub-thump:er
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy, violent, or ranting public speaker.
tub-thumping	sub
	head	tub-thumper
	syl	tub-2thump:ing
	pos	adj. n.
Tubuai Islands	0.
	syl	Tu+bu+ai Is+lands
	pron	<2tu:bu:1I>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a chain of small islands extending about 1400 km (850 miles) in the S Pacific, in French Polynesia; discovered by Captain Cook in 1777; annexed by France in 1880. Pop.: 5079 (1971). Area: 173 sq. km (67 sq. miles). Also called: {Austral Islands}.
tubular	1.
	syl	tub:u+lar
	pron	<1tju:bjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {tu+bi+form} (#!tju$:b$I@!f@$$:m). having the form of a tube or tubes.
tubular	2.
	syl	tub:u+lar
	pron	<1tju:bjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tube or tubing.
tubularity	sub
	head	tubular
	syl	tu+bu+1lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
tubularly	sub
	head	tubular
	syl	tu+bu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
tubulate	ety	C18: from Latin tubul*_atus, from tubulus a little pipe, from tubus pipe
tubulate	1.
	syl	tu+bu+late
	pron	<1tju:bju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form or shape into a tube.
tubulate	2.
	syl	tu+bu+late
	pron	<1tju:bju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit or furnish with a tube.
tubulate	3.
	syl	tu+bu+late
	pron	<1tju:bjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {tubular}.
tubulation	sub
	head	tubulate
	syl	tu+bu+1la+tion
	pos	n.
tubulator	sub
	head	tubulate
	syl	tu+bu+2la+tor
	pos	n.
tubule	ety	C17: from Latin tubulus a little #7tube 
tubule	0.
	syl	tu+bule
	pron	<1tju:bju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any small tubular structure, esp. one in an animal, as in the kidney, testis, etc.
tubuliflorous	0.
	syl	tu+bu+li+flo+rous
	pron	<2tju:bjuli1flc:r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having flowers or florets with tubular corollas.
tubulous	ety	C17: from New Latin tubul*_osus 
tubulous	1.
	syl	tu+bu+lous
	pron	<1tju:bjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	tube-shaped; tubular.
tubulous	2.
	syl	tu+bu+lous
	pron	<1tju:bjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or consisting of small tubes.
tubulously	sub
	head	tubulous
	syl	tu+bu+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
TUC	0.
	syl	T.U.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Trades Union Congress.
Tucana	ety	probably from Tupi: toucan
Tucanae	infl
	head	Tucana
	syl	Tu+ca+nae
	pron	<tu:1ka:nE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Tucana	0.
	syl	Tu+ca+na
	pron	<tu:1ka:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint extensive constellation in the S hemisphere close to Hydrus and Eridanus, containing most of the Small Magellanic Cloud.
tuchun	ety	from Chinese, from tu to superintend+ ch*"un troops
tuchun	0.
	syl	tu+chun
	pron	<tu:1Cu:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a Chinese military governor or war lord.
tuchunate	sub
	head	tuchun
	syl	tu+chun+ate
	pos	adj.
tuchunism	sub
	head	tuchun
	syl	tu+chun+ism
	pos	n.
tuck	ety	C14: from Old English t*_ucian to torment; related to Middle Dutch tucken to tug, Old High German zucchen to twitch
tuck	H1.1.
	syl	tuck
	pos	t^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to push or fold into a small confined space or concealed place or between two surfaces.
	exam	1	to tuck a letter into an envelope.
tuck	H1.2.
	syl	tuck
	pos	t^k; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thrust the loose ends or sides of (something) into a confining space, so as to make neat and secure.
	exam	1	to tuck the sheets under the mattress.
tuck	H1.3.
	syl	tuck
	pos	t^k; vb.
	def	to make a tuck or tucks in (a garment).
tuck	H1.4.
	syl	tuck
	pos	t^k; vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to draw together, contract, or pucker.
tuck	H1.5.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	def	a tucked object or part.
tuck	H1.6.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	def	a pleat or fold in a part of a garment, usually stitched down so as to make it a better fit or as decoration.
tuck	H1.7.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a vessel where the after ends of the planking or plating meet at the sternpost.
tuck	H1.8.a.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	def	an informal or schoolchild's word for {food}, esp. cakes and sweets.
tuck	H1.8.b.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tuck box.
tuck	H1.9.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	def	the action of drawing the knees up to the chest in certain dives. {~} See also {tuck away, tuck in}.
tuck	ety	C16: from French estoc sword, from Old French: tree trunk, sword, of Germanic origin
tuck	H2.0.
	syl	tuck
	pos	t^k; n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a rapier.
tuck	ety	C16: from Middle English tukken to beat a drum, from Old Northern French toquer to #7touch ; compare #7tucket 
tuck	H3.1.
	syl	tuck
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	t^k
	def	a touch, blow, or stroke.
tuck	H3.2.
	syl	tuck
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	t^k
	def	to touch or strike.
tuck	H3.3.
	syl	tuck
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	usage	t^k
	def	to throb or bump.
Friar	infl
	head	Tuck
	syl	Fri:ar.
	pos	t^k; n.
Tuck	0.
	syl	Tuck
	pos	t^k; n.
	def	See {Friar Tuck}.
tuck away	1.
	syl	tuck a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to eat (a large amount of food).
tuck away	2.
	syl	tuck a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to store, esp. in a place difficult to find.
tucker	H1.1.
	syl	tuck+er
	pron	<1t^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that tucks.
tucker	H1.2.
	syl	tuck+er
	pron	<1t^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a detachable yoke of lace, linen, etc., often white, worn over the breast, as of a low-cut dress.
tucker	H1.3.
	syl	tuck+er
	pron	<1t^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment on a sewing machine used for making tucks at regular intervals.
tucker	H1.4.
	syl	tuck+er
	pron	<1t^k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal word for {food}.
tucker	H2.0.
	syl	tuck+er
	pron	<1t^k*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	usage	often passive; usually foll. by out
	def	to weary or tire completely.
tuckerbox	alt
	head	tucker-bag
	or	tucker-bag
	syl	tuck:er+box
	pos	n.
tucker-bag	0.
	or	tuckerbox
	syl	tuck:er-bag
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a bag used for carrying food.
tucket	ety	C16: from Old Northern French toquer to sound (on a drum)
tucket	0.
	syl	tuck+et
	pron	<1t^kit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a flourish on a trumpet.
tuck in	1.
	syl	tuck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	Also: {tuck into}. to put to bed and make snug.
tuck in	2.
	syl	tuck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to thrust the loose ends or sides of (something) into a confining space.
	exam	1	tuck the blankets in.
tuck in	3.
	syl	tuck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	Also: {tuck into}. to eat, esp. heartily. {~} {tuck-in}.
tuck in	4.
	syl	tuck in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a meal, esp. a large one.
tuck shop	0.
	syl	tuck shop
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a shop, esp. one in or near a school, where food such as cakes and sweets are sold.
tucotuco	ety	C19: of South American Indian origin
tucutucu	alt
	head	tucotuco
	or	tucotuco
	syl	tu+cu+tu+cu
	pron	<2tu:ku:1tu:ku:>
	pos	n.
tucotuco	0.
	or	tucutucu
	syl	tu+co+tu+co
	pron	<2tu:k*u1tu:k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various colonial burrowing South American hystrico?!morph rodents of the genus having long-clawed feet and a stocky body: family
Tucson	0.
	syl	Tuc+son
	pron	<1tu:son>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Arizona, at an altitude of 700m (2400 ft.): resort and seat of the University of Arizona (1891). Pop.: 307551 (1973 est.).
Tucum'an	0.
	syl	Tu+cu+m*'an
	pron	Spanish <2tuku1man>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Argentina: scene of the declaration (1816) of Argentinian independence from Spain; university (1914). Pop.: 365757 (1970).
-tude	ety	from Latin -t*_ud*_o 
-tude	0.
	syl	-tude
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating state or condition.
	exam	1	plenitude.
Tudor	1.
	syl	Tu+dor
	pron	<1tju:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	an English royal house descended from a Welsh squire, {O@.wen Tu@.dor} (died 1461), and ruling from 1485 to 1603. Monarchs of the Tudor line were Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. {~}
Tudor	2.
	syl	Tu+dor
	pron	<1tju:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting a style of architecture of the late perpendicular period and characterized by half-timbered houses.
Tues	0.
	syl	Tues.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Tuesday.
Tuesday	ety	Old English t*_iwesd@ag, literally: day of Tiw, representing Latin di*_es Martis day of Mars; compare Old Norse t*_ysdagr, Old High German z*_iostag; see T#7iw, day 
Tuesday	0.
	syl	Tues+day
	pron	<1tju:zdi>
	pos	n.
	def	the third day of the week; second day of the working week.
tufa	ety	C18: from Italian tufo, from Late Latin t*_ofus 
tufa	0.
	syl	tu:fa
	pron	<1tju:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft porous rock consisting of calcium carbonate deposited from springs rich in lime. Also called: {calc-tufa}.
tufaceous	sub
	head	tufa
	syl	tu+fa+ceous
	pron	<tju:1fAS*s>
	pos	adj.
tuff	ety	C16: from Old French tuf, from Italian tufo; see #7tufa 
tuff	0.
	syl	tuff
	pos	t^f; n.
	def	a hard volcanic rock consisting of consolidated fragments of erupted lava. Also called: {tufa}.
tuffaceous	sub
	head	tuff
	syl	tuff:a+ceous
	pron	<t^1fAS*s>
	pos	adj.
tuffet	ety	C16: alteration of #7tuft 
tuffet	0.
	syl	tuf+fet
	pron	<1t^fit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mound or low seat.
tuft	ety	C14: perhaps from Old French tufe, of Germanic origin; compare #7{top %1}
tuft	1.
	syl	tuft
	pos	t^ft; n.
	def	a bunch of feathers, grass, hair, etc., held together at the base.
tuft	2.
	syl	tuft
	pos	t^ft; n.
	def	a cluster of threads drawn tightly through upholstery, a mattress, a quilt, etc., to secure and strengthen the padding.
tuft	3.
	syl	tuft
	pos	t^ft; n.
	def	a small clump of trees or bushes.
tuft	4.
	syl	tuft
	pos	t^ft; n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a gold tassel on the cap worn by titled undergraduates at English universities.
tuft	5.
	syl	tuft
	pos	t^ft; n.
	def	a person entitled to wear such a tassel.
tuft	6.
	syl	tuft
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or decorate with a tuft or tufts.
tuft	7.
	syl	tuft
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into tufts.
tuft	8.
	syl	tuft
	pos	vb.
	def	to secure and strengthen (a mattress, quilt, etc.) with tufts.
tufter	sub
	head	tuft
	syl	tuft+er
	pos	n.
tufty	sub
	head	tuft
	syl	tuft:y
	pos	adj.
tufted	1.
	syl	tuft+ed
	pron	<1t^ftid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a tuft or tufts.
tufted	2.
	syl	tuft+ed
	pron	<1t^ftid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or plant parts
	def	having or consisting of one or more groups of short branches all arising at the same level.
tufted duck	0.
	syl	tuft+ed duck
	pos	n.
	def	a European lake-dwelling duck, the male of which has a black plumage with white underparts and a long black drooping crest.
tug	ety	C13: related to Old English t*_eon to #7tow %1
tugs	infl
	head	tug
	syl	tugs
	pos	t^g; vb.
tugging	infl
	head	tug
	syl	tug+ging
	pos	t^g; vb.
tugged	infl
	head	tug
	syl	tugged.
	pos	t^g; vb.
tug	1.
	syl	tug
	pos	t^g; vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by at
	def	to pull or drag with sharp or powerful movements.
	exam	1	the boy tugged at the door handle.
tug	2.
	syl	tug
	pos	t^g; vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tow (a vessel) by means of a tug.
tug	3.
	syl	tug
	pos	t^g; vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to work; toil.
tug	4.
	syl	tug
	pos	n.
	def	a strong pull or jerk.
	exam	1	he gave the rope a tug.
tug	5.
	syl	tug
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tugboat}. a boat with a powerful engine, used for towing barges, ships, etc.
tug	6.
	syl	tug
	pos	n.
	def	a hard struggle or fight.
tug	7.
	syl	tug
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {{trace%2} (sense 1)}.
tugger	sub
	head	tug
	syl	tug+ger
	pos	n.
Tugela	0.
	syl	Tu+ge+la
	pron	<tu:1gAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E South Africa, rising in the Drakensberg where it forms the {Tugela Falls}, 856 m (2810 ft.) high, before flowing east to the Indian Ocean: scene of battles during the Zulu War (1879) and the Boer War (1899-?!1902). Length: about 500 km (312 miles).
tug of war	1.
	syl	tug of war
	pos	n.
	def	a contest in which two people or teams pull opposite ends of a rope in an attempt to drag the opposition over a central line.
tug of war	2.
	syl	tug of war
	pos	n.
	def	any hard struggle, esp. between two equally matched factions.
tugrik	ety	from Mongolian
tughrik	alt
	head	tugrik
	or	tugrik
	syl	tu+ghrik
	pron	<1tu:2grEk>
	pos	n.
tugrik	0.
	or	tughrik
	syl	tu+grik
	pron	<1tu:2grEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Mongolia, divided into 100 mongos.
tui	ety	from Maori
tui	0.
	syl	tu:i
	pron	<1tu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a New Zealand honeyeater, having a glossy bluish-green plumage with white feathers at the throat: it mimics human speech and the songs of other birds.
Tuileries	0.
	syl	Tui+ler+ies
	pron	<1twEl*ri>, French <twil1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a former royal residence in Paris: begun in 1564 by Catherine de' Medici and burned in 1871 by the Commune; site of the {Tuileries Gardens} (a park near the Louvre).
tuition	ety	C15: from Old French tuicion, from Latin tuiti*_o a guarding, from tu*_er*_i to watch over
tuition	1.
	syl	tu:i+tion
	pron	<tju:1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	instruction, esp. that received in a small group or individually.
tuition	2.
	syl	tu:i+tion
	pron	<tju:1iS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the payment for instruction, esp. in colleges or universities.
tuitional	sub
	head	tuition
	or	tuitionary
	syl	tu:1i+tion+al
	pos	adj.
tuitionary	sub
	head	tuition
	or	tuitional
	syl	tu:1i+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
Tula	0.
	syl	Tu:la
	pron	Russian <1tul*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the W central Soviet Union. Pop.: 500000 (1975 est.).
tularaemia	ety	C19/20: from New Latin, from Tulare, county in California where it was first observed; see -#7aemia  &- @!tu+la+#!rae+mic or @!tu+la+#!re@.mic adj.
tularemia	alt
	head	tularaemia
	or	tularaemia
	syl	tu+la+re:mi:a
	pron	<2tu:l*1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
tularaemia	0.
	or	tularemia
	syl	tu+la+rae+mi:a
	pron	<2tu:l*1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious bacterial disease of rodents, transmitted to man by infected ticks or flies or by handling contaminated flesh. It is characterized by fever, chills, and inflammation of the lymph glands. Also called: {rabbit fever}.
tulip	ety	C17: from New Latin tulipa, from Turkish t*"ulbend turban, which the opened bloom was thought to resemble
tulip	1.
	syl	tu+lip
	pron	<1tju:lip>
	pos	n.
	def	any spring-blooming liliaceous plant of the temperate Eurasian genus having tapering bulbs, long broad pointed leaves, and single showy bell-shaped flowers.
tulip	2.
	syl	tu+lip
	pron	<1tju:lip>
	pos	n.
	def	the flower or bulb of any of these plants.
tulip-like	sub
	head	tulip
	syl	tu:lip-2like
	pos	adj.
tulip tree	1.
	syl	tu+lip tree
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tulip poplar, yellow poplar}. a North American magnoliaceous forest tree, having tulip-shaped greenish-yellow flowers and long conelike fruits.
tulip tree	2.
	syl	tu+lip tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other trees with tulip-shaped flowers, such as the magnolia.
tulipwood	1.
	syl	tu:lip+wood
	pron	<1tju:lip2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {white poplar, yellow poplar}. the light soft wood of the tulip tree, used in making furniture and veneer.
tulipwood	2.
	syl	tu:lip+wood
	pron	<1tju:lip2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several woods having stripes or streaks of colour, esp. that of a tree of tropical South America.
Jethro	infl
	head	Tull
	syl	Jeth:ro
	pron	<1Je$Tr*u>
	pos	t^l; n.
Tull	0.
	syl	Tull
	pron	<1Je$Tr*u>
	pos	t^l; n.
	def	1674-1741, English agriculturalist, who invented the seed drill.
tulle	ety	C19: from French, from Tulle, city in S central France, where it was first manufactured
tulle	0.
	syl	tulle
	pron	<tju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine net fabric of silk, rayon, etc., used for evening dresses, as a trimming for hats, etc.
Tully	0.
	syl	Tul:ly
	pron	<1t^li>
	pos	n.
	def	the former English name for (Marcus Tullius) {Cicero}.
Tulsa	0.
	syl	Tul+sa
	pron	<1t^ls*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Oklahoma, on the Arkansas River: a major oil centre; two universities. Pop.: 335444 (1973 est.).
tum	ety	from Old English t*_om; related to Old Norse t*_omr 
tyum	alt
	head	tum
	or	tum
	syl	tyum
	pron	<tum>, <tjum>, <tjum>
	pos	adj.
tum	H1.0.
	or	tyum
	syl	tum
	pron	<tum>, <tjum>, <tjum>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northeast English dialect.
	def	empty.
tum	H2.0.
	syl	tum
	pos	t^m; n.
	def	an informal or childish word for {stomach}.
tumble	ety	Old English tumbian, from Old French tomber; related to Old High German t*_um*_on to turn
tumble	1.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fall or cause to fall, esp. awkwardly, precipitately, or violently.
tumble	2.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by about
	def	to roll or twist, esp. in playing.
	exam	1	the kittens tumbled about on the floor.
tumble	3.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform leaps, somersaults, etc.
tumble	4.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or move in a heedless or hasty way.
tumble	5.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to polish (gemstones) in a tumbler.
tumble	6.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb, rumple, or toss around.
	exam	1	to tumble the bedclothes.
tumble	7.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of tumbling.
tumble	8.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a fall or toss.
tumble	9.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	an acrobatic feat, esp. a somersault.
tumble	10.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of confusion.
tumble	11.
	syl	tum+ble
	pron	<1t^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused heap or pile.
	exam	1	a tumble of clothes.
tumble-down	0.
	syl	tum:ble-down
	pos	adj.
	def	falling to pieces; dilapidated; crumbling.
tumblehome	0.
	syl	tum:ble+home
	pron	<1t^mbL2h*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the inward curvature of the upper parts of the sides of a vessel at or near the stern.
tumbler	1.a.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat-bottomed drinking glass with no handle or stem.
tumbler	1.b.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tum+bler+ful}. the contents or quantity such a glass holds.
tumbler	2.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a professional entertainer, who performs somersaults and other acrobatic feats.
tumbler	3.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tumble drier, tumbler drier}. a machine that dries clothes by tumbling them in warmed air.
tumbler	4.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tumbling box}. a pivoted box or drum rotated so that the contents (usually inferior gemstones) tumble about and become smooth and polished.
tumbler	5.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a lock that retains or releases the bolt and is moved by the action of a key.
tumbler	6.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lever in a gunlock that receives the action of the mainspring when the trigger is pressed and thus forces the hammer forwards.
tumbler	7.a.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a part that moves a gear in a train of gears into and out of engagement.
tumbler	7.b.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a single cog or cam that transmits motion to the part with which it engages.
tumbler	8.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy, often a doll, that is so weighted that it rocks when touched.
tumbler	9.
	syl	tum+bler
	pron	<1t^mbl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a breed of domestic pigeon kept for exhibition or flying. The performing varieties execute backward somersaults in flight.
tumbler gear	0.
	syl	tum+bler gear
	pos	n.
	def	a train of gears in which the gear-selection mechanism is operated by tumblers.
tumble to	0.
	syl	tum+ble to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to understand; become aware of.
	exam	1	she tumbled to his plan quickly.
tumbleweed	0.
	syl	tum:ble+weed
	pron	<1t^mbL2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various densely branched western American amaranthaceous plants of the genus and related genera, esp. They break off near the ground on withering and are rolled about by the wind.
tumbrel	ety	C14 tumberell ducking stool, from Medieval Latin tumbrellum, from Old French tumberel dump-cart, from tomber to tumble, of Germanic origin
tumbril	alt
	head	tumbrel
	or	tumbrel
	syl	tum+bril
	pron	<1t^mbr*l>
	pos	n.
tumbrel	1.
	or	tumbril
	syl	tum+brel
	pron	<1t^mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a farm cart for carrying dung, esp. one that tilts backwards to deposit its load. A cart of this type was used to take condemned prisoners to the guillotine during the French Revolution.
tumbrel	2.
	or	tumbril
	syl	tum+brel
	pron	<1t^mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a covered cart that accompanied artillery in order to carry ammunition, tools, etc.
tumbrel	3.
	or	tumbril
	syl	tum+brel
	pron	<1t^mbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for a {ducking stool}.
tumefacient	ety	C16: from Latin tumefacere to cause to swell, from tum*_ere to swell+ facere to cause
tumefacient	0.
	syl	tu+me:fa+ci+ent
	pron	<2tju:mi1fASi*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or capable of producing swelling.
	exam	1	a tumefacient drug.
tumefaction	1.
	syl	tu+me:fac+tion
	pron	<2tju:mi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of swelling.
tumefaction	2.
	syl	tu+me:fac+tion
	pron	<2tju:mi1f@kS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a puffy or swollen structure or part.
tumefy	ety	C16: from French tumefier, from Latin tumefacere; see #7tumefacient 
tumefies	infl
	head	tumefy
	syl	tu+me:fies
	pos	vb.
tumefying	infl
	head	tumefy
	syl	tu+me:fy+ing
	pos	vb.
tumefied	infl
	head	tumefy
	syl	tu+me:fied.
	pos	vb.
tumefy	0.
	syl	tu+me:fy
	pron	<1tju:mi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become tumid; swell or puff up.
tumescent	ety	C19: from Latin tumescere to begin to swell, from tum*_ere  &- tu+#!mes+cence n.
tumescent	0.
	syl	tu+mes+cent
	pron	<tju:1mes*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	swollen or becoming swollen.
tumid	ety	C16: from Latin tumidus, from tum*_ere to swell
tumid	1.
	syl	tu+mid
	pron	<1tju:mid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organ or part
	def	enlarged or swollen.
tumid	2.
	syl	tu+mid
	pron	<1tju:mid>
	pos	adj.
	def	bulging or protuberant.
tumid	3.
	syl	tu+mid
	pron	<1tju:mid>
	pos	adj.
	def	pompous or fulsome in style.
	exam	1	tumid prose.
tumidity	sub
	head	tumid
	or	tumidness
	syl	tu+1mid+i:ty
	pos	n.
tumidness	sub
	head	tumid
	or	tumidity
	syl	tu+mid+ness
	pos	n.
tumidly	sub
	head	tumid
	syl	tu+mid+ly
	pos	adv.
tummies	infl
	head	tummy
	syl	tum+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tummy	0.
	syl	tum+my
	pron	<1t^mi>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal or childish word for {stomach}.
tumour	ety	C16: from Latin, from tum*_ere to swell
tumor	alt
	head	tumour
	or	tumour
	syl	tu+mor
	pron	<1tju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
tumour	1.a.
	or	tumor
	syl	tu+mour
	pron	<1tju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	any abnormal swelling.
tumour	1.b.
	or	tumor
	syl	tu+mour
	pron	<1tju:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of tissue formed by a new growth of cells, normally independent of the surrounding structures.
tumour	2.
	or	tumor
	syl	tu+mour
	pron	<1tju:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	pompous style or language.
tumorous	sub
	head	tumour
	or	tumoral
	syl	tu+mor+ous
	pos	adj.
tumoral	sub
	head	tumour
	or	tumorous
	syl	tu+mor+al
	pos	adj.
tump	ety	C16: of unknown origin
tump	0.
	syl	tump
	pos	t^mp; n.
	qual	Western Brit. dialect.
	def	a small mound or clump.
tumpline	ety	C19: from tump, of Algonquian origin+#7{line %1}; compare Abnaki m*'ad*vumbi pack strap
tumpline	0.
	syl	tump+line
	pron	<1t^mp2lIn>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and Canada, esp. formerly
	def	a leather or cloth band strung across the forehead or chest and attached to a pack or load in order to support it. Also called: {tump}.
tumular	0.
	syl	tu+mu+lar
	pron	<1tju:mjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like a mound.
tumulose	ety	C18: from Latin tumul*_osus, from tumulus a hillock
tumulous	alt
	head	tumulose
	or	tumulose
	syl	tu+mu+lous
	pron	<1tju:mjul*s>
	pos	adj.
tumulose	1.
	or	tumulous
	syl	tu+mu+lose
	pron	<1tju:mjul*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in small hills or mounds.
tumulose	2.
	or	tumulous
	syl	tu+mu+lose
	pron	<1tju:mjul*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or resembling a mound.
tumulosity	sub
	head	tumulose
	syl	tu+mu+los+i:ty
	pron	<2tju:mju1lositi>
	pos	n.
tumult	ety	C15: from Latin tumultus, from tum*_ere to swell up
tumult	1.
	syl	tu+mult
	pron	<1tju:m^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud confused noise, as of a crowd; commotion.
tumult	2.
	syl	tu+mult
	pron	<1tju:m^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	violent agitation or disturbance.
tumult	3.
	syl	tu+mult
	pron	<1tju:m^lt>
	pos	n.
	def	great emotional or mental agitation.
tumultuous	1.
	syl	tu+mul+tu+ous
	pron	<tju:1m^ltju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	uproarious, riotous, or turbulent.
	exam	1	a tumultuous welcome.
tumultuous	2.
	syl	tu+mul+tu+ous
	pron	<tju:1m^ltju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	greatly agitated, confused, or disturbed.
	exam	1	a tumultuous dream.
tumultuous	3.
	syl	tu+mul+tu+ous
	pron	<tju:1m^ltju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a loud or unruly disturbance.
	exam	1	tumultuous insurgents.
tumultuously	sub
	head	tumultuous
	syl	tu+1mul+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
tumultuousness	sub
	head	tumultuous
	syl	tu+1mul+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
tumulus	ety	C17: from Latin: a hillock, from tum*_ere to swell up
tumulus	0.
	syl	tu+mu+lus
	pron	<1tju:mjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaeol. (no longer in technical usage
	def	another word for {barrow} %2.
tun	ety	Old English tunne; related to Old High German, Old Norse tunna, Medieval Latin tunna 
tun	1.
	syl	tun
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	a large beer cask.
tun	2.
	syl	tun
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	a measure of capacity, usually equal to 252 wine gallons.
tun	3.
	syl	tun
	pos	t^n; n.
	def	a cask used during the manufacture of beer.
	exam	1	a mash tun.
tuns	infl
	head	tun
	syl	tuns
	pos	vb.
tunning	infl
	head	tun
	syl	tun+ning
	pos	vb.
tunned	infl
	head	tun
	syl	tunned.
	pos	vb.
tun	4.
	syl	tun
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into or keep in tuns.
tuna	ety	C20: from American Spanish, from Spanish at*'un, from Arabic t*_un, from Latin thunnus tunny, from Greek
tuna	infl
	or	tunas
	syl	tu:na
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tunas	infl
	head	tuna
	or	tuna
	syl	tu:nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tuna	H1.0.
	syl	tu:na
	pron	<1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tunny}.
tuna	ety	C16: via Spanish from Taino
tuna	H2.1.
	syl	tu:na
	pron	<1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various tropical American prickly pear cacti, esp. that are cultivated for their sweet edible fruits.
tuna	H2.2.
	syl	tu:na
	pron	<1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of any of these cacti.
tuneable	alt
	head	tunable
	or	tunable
	syl	tune+a:ble
	pron	<1tju:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
tunable	1.
	or	tuneable
	syl	tun+a:ble
	pron	<1tju:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be tuned.
tunable	2.
	or	tuneable
	syl	tun+a:ble
	pron	<1tju:n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	melodious or tuneful.
Tunbridge Wells	0.
	syl	Tun+bridge Wells
	pron	<1t^n2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SE England, in SW Kent: chalybeate spring discovered in 1606; an important social centre in the 17th and 18th centuries. Pop.: 44506 (1971). Official name: {Royal Tunbridge Wells}.
tundra	ety	C19: from Russian, from Lapp tundar hill; related to Finnish tunturi treeless hill
tundra	0.a.
	syl	tun+dra
	pron	<1t^ndr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vast treeless zone lying between the ice cap and the timber line of North America and Eurasia and having a permanently frozen subsoil.
tundra	0.b.
	syl	tun+dra
	pron	<1t^ndr*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	tundra vegetation.
tune	ety	C14: variant of #7tone 
tune	1.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a melody, esp. one for which harmony is not essential.
tune	2.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the most important part in a musical texture.
	exam	1	the cello has the tune at that point.
tune	3.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of producing accurately pitched notes, intervals, etc., (esp. in the phrases {in tune, out of tune}) .
	exam	1	he can't sing in tune.
tune	4.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	accurate correspond?!ence of pitch and intonation between instruments (esp. in the phrases {in tune, out of tune}) .
	exam	1	the violin is not in tune with the piano.
tune	5.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the correct adjustment of a radio, television, or some other electronic circuit with respect to the required frequency (esp. in the phrases {in tune, out of tune}) .
tune	6.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame of mind; disposition or mood.
tune	7.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a musical sound; note.
call the tune	8.
	head	tune
	syl	call the tune.
	def	to be in control of the proceedings.
a different) tune	infl
	head	tune
	or	sing another
	syl	a different) tune.
to the tune of	10.
	head	tune
	syl	to the tune of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to the amount or extent of.
	exam	1	costs to the tune of a hundred pounds.
tune	11.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust (a musical instrument or a changeable part of one) to a certain pitch.
tune	12.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adjust (a note, etc.) so as to bring it into harmony or concord.
tune	13.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adapt or adjust (oneself); attune.
	exam	1	to tune oneself to a slower life.
tune	14.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to make fine adjustments to (an engine, machine, etc.) to obtain optimum performance.
tune	15.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	to adjust (one or more circuits) for resonance at a desired frequency.
tune	16.
	syl	tune
	pron	<tju:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to utter (something) musically or in the form of a melody; sing. {~} See also {tune in, tune up}.
tuneful	1.
	syl	tune+ful
	pron	<1tju:nful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pleasant or catchy tune; melodious.
tuneful	2.
	syl	tune+ful
	pron	<1tju:nful>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing a melody or music.
	exam	1	a tuneful blackbird.
tunefully	sub
	head	tuneful
	syl	tune+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
tunefulness	sub
	head	tuneful
	syl	tune+ful+ness
	pos	n.
tune in	0.
	syl	tune in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	often foll. by
tune in	1.
	syl	tune in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adjust (a radio or television) to receive (a station or programme).
tune in	2.
	syl	tune in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to make or become more aware, knowledgeable, etc., (about).
tuneless	1.
	syl	tune+less
	pron	<1tju:nlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no melody or tune.
tuneless	2.
	syl	tune+less
	pron	<1tju:nlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	not producing or able to produce music; silent.
tunelessly	sub
	head	tuneless
	syl	tune+less+ly
	pos	adv.
tunelessness	sub
	head	tuneless
	syl	tune+less+ness
	pos	n.
tuner	1.
	syl	tun+er
	pron	<1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tunes instruments, esp. pianos.
tuner	2.
	syl	tun+er
	pron	<1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a radio or television receiver for selecting only those signals having a particular frequency.
tunesmith	0.
	syl	tune+smith
	pron	<1tju:n2smiT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a composer of light or popular music and songs.
tune up	1.
	syl	tune up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to adjust (a musical instrument) to a particular pitch, esp. a standard one.
tune up	2.
	syl	tune up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	esp. of an orchestra or other instrumental ensemble
	def	to tune (instruments) to a common pitch.
tune up	3.
	syl	tune up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust (an engine) in (a car, etc.) to improve performance.
tune-up	infl
	head	tune up
	syl	tune-up.
	pos	n.
tune up	4.
	syl	tune up
	pos	n.
	def	adjustments made to an engine to improve its performance.
tung oil	ety	partial translation of Chinese yu t'ung tung tree oil, from yu oil+ t'ung tung tree
tung oil	0.
	syl	tung oil
	pron	<t^G>
	pos	n.
	def	a fast-drying oil obtained from the seeds of a central Asian euphorbiaceous tree, used in paints, varnishes, etc., as a drying agent and to give a water-resistant finish. Also called: {Chinese wood oil}.
tungstate	ety	C20: from #7tungst (#7en) +-#7ate %1
tungstate	0.
	syl	tung+state
	pron	<1t^GstAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a salt of tungstic acid.
tungsten	ety	C18: from Swedish tung heavy+ sten #7stone 
tungsten	0.
	syl	tung+sten
	pron	<1t^Gst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard malleable ductile greyish-white element. It occurs principally in wolframite and scheelite and is used in lamp filaments, electrical contact points, x-ray targets, and, alloyed with steel, in high-speed cutting tools. Symbol: W; atomic no.: 74; atomic wt.: 183.85; valency: 2-6; relative density: 19.3; melting pt.: 3410?%C; boiling pt.: 5927?%C. Also called: {wolfram}.
tungsten lamp	0.
	syl	tung+sten lamp
	pos	n.
	def	a lamp in which light is produced by a tungsten filament heated to incandescence by an electric current. The glass bulb enclosing the filament contains a low pressure of inert gas, usually argon.
tungsten steel	0.
	syl	tung+sten steel
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hard steels containing tungsten (1-20 per cent) and traces of carbon. They are resistant to wear at high temperatures and are used in tools.
tungstic	ety	C18: from #7tungst (#7en) #7+ -#7ic 
tungstic	0.
	syl	tung+stic
	pron	<1t^Gstik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or containing tungsten, esp. in a high valence state.
tungstic acid	0.
	syl	tung+stic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any of various oxyacids of tungsten obtained by neutralizing alkaline solutions of tungstates. They are often polymeric substances, typical examples being H\2WO\4 ({ortho?!tungstic acid}) , H\2W\4O\1\3 ({metatungstic acid}) , and H\1\0W\1\2O\1\4 ({paratungstic acid}) .
tungstite	ety	C20: from #7tungst (#7en) +{-#7ite %1}
tungstite	0.
	syl	tung+stite
	pron	<1t^GstIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow earthy rare secondary mineral that consists of tungsten oxide and occurs with tungsten ores. Formula: WO\3.
tungstous	0.
	syl	tung+stous
	pron	<1t^Gst*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing tungsten in a low valence state.
Tung-t'ing	alt
	head	Tungting
	or	Tungting
	syl	Tung-t'ing
	pron	<2tuG1tiG>
	pos	n.
Tungting	0.
	or	Tung-t'ing
	syl	Tung+ting
	pron	<2tuG1tiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in S China, in NE Hunan province: main outlet flows to the Yangtze; rice-growing in winter. Area: (in winter) 3900 sq. km (1500 sq. miles); (in summer) about 10000 sq. km (4000 sq. miles).
Tunguses	infl
	head	Tungus
	or	Tungus
	syl	Tun+gus:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tungus	infl
	or	Tunguses
	syl	Tun+gus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tungus	1.
	syl	Tun+gus
	pron	<1tuGgus>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of E Siberia.
Tungus	2.
	syl	Tun+gus
	pron	<1tuGgus>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, closely related to Manchu, belonging to the Tungusic branch of the Altaic family.
Tungusic	1.
	syl	Tun+gus+ic
	pron	<tuG1gusik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch or subfamily of the Altaic family of languages, including Tungus and Manchu.
Tungusic	2.
	syl	Tun+gus+ic
	pron	<tuG1gusik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to these languages or their speakers.
Tunguska	0.
	syl	Tun+gus+ka
	pron	Russian <tun1gusk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of three rivers in the Soviet Union, in central Siberia, all tributaries of the Yenisei: the {Lower} (Nizhnyaya) {Tunguska}, 2690 km (1670 miles) long; the {Stony} (Podkamennaya) {Tunguska}, 1550 km (960 miles) long; the {Upper} (Verkhnyaya) {Tunguska}, which is the lower course of the Angara.
tunic	ety	Old English tunice (unattested except in the accusative case), from Latin tunica 
tunic	1.
	syl	tu+nic
	pron	<1tju:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hip-length or knee-length garments, such as the loose sleeveless garb worn in ancient Greece or Rome, the jacket of some soldiers, or a woman's hip-length garment, worn with a skirt or trousers.
tunic	2.
	syl	tu+nic
	pron	<1tju:nik>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tu+ni+ca}. a covering, lining, or enveloping membrane of an organ or part.
tunic	3.
	syl	tu+nic
	pron	<1tju:nik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	another word for {tunicle}.
tunicate	ety	C18: from Latin tunic*_atus clad in a #7tunic 
tunicate	1.
	syl	tu+ni+cate
	pron	<1tju:nikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any minute primitive marine chordate animal of the subphylum (or . The adults have a saclike unsegmented body enclosed in a cellulose-like outer covering (tunic) and only the larval forms have a notochord: includes the sea squirts. See also {ascidian}.
tunicate	2.
	syl	tu+ni+cate
	pron	<1tju:nikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the subphylum
tunicate	3.
	syl	tu+ni+cate
	pron	<1tju:nikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of a bulb
	def	having or consisting of concentric layers of tissue.
tunicle	ety	C14: from Latin tunicula a little #7tunic 
tunicle	0.
	syl	tu+ni+cle
	pron	<1tju:nikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the liturgical vestment worn by the subdeacon and bishops at High Mass and other religious ceremonies.
tuning	1.
	syl	tun+ing
	pron	<1tju:niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a set of pitches to which the open strings of a guitar, violin, etc., are tuned.
	exam	1	the normal tuning on a violin is G, D, A, E.
tuning	2.
	syl	tun+ing
	pron	<1tju:niG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the accurate pitching of notes and intervals by a choir, orchestra, etc.; intonation.
tuning fork	0.
	syl	tun+ing fork
	pos	n.
	def	a two-pronged metal fork that when struck produces a pure note of constant specified pitch. It is used to tune musical instruments and in acoustics.
tuning key	0.
	syl	tun+ing key
	pos	n.
	def	a small tube, open at one end and forming a keylike handle at the other, that may be placed over a wrest pin on a piano, etc., and turned so as to alter the tensions and pitch of a string.
Tunis	0.
	syl	Tu+nis
	pron	<1tju:nis>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital and chief port of Tunisia, in the northeast on the {Gulf of Tunis} (an inlet of the Mediterranean): dates from Carthaginian times, the ruins of ancient Carthage lying to the northeast; university (1960). Pop.: 468997 (1966).
Tunisia	0.
	syl	Tu+ni+si:a
	pron	<tju:1nizi*>, <-1nisi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in N Africa, on the Mediterranean: settled by the Phoenicians in the 12th century #7b.c. ; made a French protectorate in 1881 and gained independ?!ence in 1955. It consists chiefly of the Sahara desert in the south, a central plateau, and the Atlas Mountains in the north. Exports include petroleum, phosphates, and iron ore. Languages: Arabic and French. Religion: mostly Islam. Currency: dinar. Capital: Tunis. Pop.: 5572000 (1975 est.). Area: 164150 sq. km (63380 sq. miles).
Tunisian	sub
	head	Tunisia
	syl	Tu+1ni+si:an
	pos	adj. n.
tunnage	0.
	syl	tun+nage
	pron	<1t^niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tonnage}.
tunnel	ety	C15: from Old French tonel cask, from tonne tun, from Medieval Latin tonna barrel, of Celtic origin
tunnel	1.
	syl	tun+nel
	pron	<1t^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground passageway, esp. one for trains or cars that passes under a mountain, river, or a congested urban area.
tunnel	2.
	syl	tun+nel
	pron	<1t^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	any passage or channel through or under something.
tunnel	3.
	syl	tun+nel
	pron	<1t^nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect word for {funnel}.
tunnel	4.
	syl	tun+nel
	pron	<1t^nL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the flue of a chimney.
tunnels	infl
	head	tunnel
	or	tunnels
	syl	tun+nels
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tunnelling	infl
	head	tunnel
	or	tunneling
	syl	tun+nel+ling
	pos	vb.
tunnelled	infl
	head	tunnel
	or	tunneled
	syl	tun+nelled
	pos	vb.
tunneling	infl
	head	tunnel
	or	tunnelling
	syl	tun+nel+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tunneled	infl
	head	tunnel
	or	tunnelled
	syl	tun+neled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
tunnel	5.
	syl	tun+nel
	pron	<1t^nL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or force (a way) through or under (something).
	exam	1	to tunnel a hole in the wall;
	exam	2	to tunnel the cliff.
tunnel	6.
	syl	tun+nel
	pron	<1t^nL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by through, under, etc.
	def	to make or force a way (through or under something).
	exam	1	he tunnelled through the bracken.
tunneller	sub
	head	tunnel
	syl	tun+nel+ler
	pos	n.
tunnel diode	0.
	syl	tun+nel di+ode
	pos	n.
	def	an extremely stable semiconductor diode, having a very narrow highly doped p-n junction, in which electrons travel across the junction by means of the tunnel effect. Also called: {Esaki diode}.
tunnel disease	0.
	syl	tun+nel dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {decompression sickness}.
tunnel effect	0.
	syl	tun+nel ef+fect
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the phenomenon in which an object, usually an elementary particle, tunnels through a potential barrier even though it does not have sufficient energy to surmount the barrier. It is explained by wave mechanics and is the cause of alpha decay, field emission, and certain conduction processes in semiconductors.
tunnel vault	0.
	syl	tun+nel vault
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barrel vault}.
tunnel vision	1.
	syl	tun+nel vi+sion
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which lateral vision is greatly restricted.
tunnel vision	2.
	syl	tun+nel vi+sion
	pos	n.
	def	narrowness of viewpoint resulting from concentration on a single idea, opinion, etc., to the exclusion of others.
tunny	ety	C16: from Old French thon, from Old Proven*,cal ton, from Latin thunnus, from Greek
tunnies	infl
	head	tunny
	or	tunny
	syl	tun+nies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tunny	infl
	or	tunnies
	syl	tun+ny.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tunny	1.
	syl	tun+ny
	pron	<1t^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tuna}. any of various large marine spiny-finned fishes of the genus esp. chiefly of warm waters: family They have a spindle-shaped body and widely forked tail, and are important food fishes.
tunny	2.
	syl	tun+ny
	pron	<1t^ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related fishes.
tup	ety	C14: of unknown origin
tup	1.
	syl	tup
	pos	t^p; n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an uncastrated male sheep; ram.
tup	2.
	syl	tup
	pos	t^p; n.
	def	the head of a piledriver or steam hammer.
tups	infl
	head	tup
	syl	tups
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tupping	infl
	head	tup
	syl	tup+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tupped	infl
	head	tup
	syl	tupped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
tup	3.
	syl	tup
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause a ram to mate with a ewe, or (of a ram) to mate with (a ewe).
tup	4.
	syl	tup
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Lancashire dialect.
	def	to butt (someone), as in a fight.
Tupamaro	ety	C20: after Tupac Amaru, 18th-century Peruvian Indian who led a rebellion against the Spaniards
Tupamaros	infl
	head	Tupamaro
	syl	Tu+pa+ma+ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tupamaro	0.
	syl	Tu+pa+ma+ro
	pron	<2tju:p*1ma:r*>, <2tu:->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of Marxist urban guerrillas in Uruguay.
tupelo	ety	C18: from Creek ito opilwa, from ito tree+ opilwa swamp
tupelos	infl
	head	tupelo
	syl	tu+pe:los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tupelo	1.
	syl	tu+pe:lo
	pron	<1tju:pi2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cornaceous trees of the genus esp. a large tree of deep swamps and rivers of the southern U.S.
tupelo	2.
	syl	tu+pe:lo
	pron	<1tju:pi2l*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the light strong wood of any of these trees.
Tupis	infl
	head	Tupi
	or	Tupi
	syl	Tu:pis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tupi	infl
	or	Tupis
	syl	Tu:pi
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tupi	1.
	syl	Tu:pi
	pron	<tu:1pE>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a South American Indian people of Brazil and Paraguay.
Tupi	2.
	syl	Tu:pi
	pron	<tu:1pE>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Tupi-Guarani family.
Tupian	sub
	head	Tupi
	syl	Tu+pi:an
	pos	adj.
Tupi-Guarani	0.
	syl	Tu:pi-Gua:ra:ni
	pos	n.
	def	a family of South American Indian languages spoken in Brazil, Paraguay, and certain adjacent regions.
Tupi-Guaranian	sub
	head	Tupi-Guarani
	syl	Tu:pi-2Gua:ra:1ni:an
	pos	adj.
tuppence	0.
	syl	tup+pence
	pron	<1t^p*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a variant spelling of {twopence}.
tuppenny	0.
	syl	tup+pen+ny
	pron	<1t^p*ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {twopenny}.
Tupungato	0.
	syl	Tu+pun+ga+to
	pron	Spanish <2tupuG1gato>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain on the border between Argentina and Chile, in the Andes. Height: 6550 m (21484 ft.).
tuque	ety	C19: from Canadian French, from French: #7toque 
tuque	0.
	syl	tuque
	pron	<tu:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	a knitted cap with a long tapering end.
tu quoque	0.
	syl	tu quo+que
	pron	Latin. <tju:> <1kw*ukwi>
	pos	interj.
	def	you likewise: a retort made by a person accused of a crime implying that the accuser is also guilty of the same crime.
turacos	infl
	head	turaco
	syl	tu+ra+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turaco	0.
	syl	tu+ra+co
	pron	<1tu*r*2k*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {touraco}.
Turanian	1.
	syl	Tu+ra+ni:an
	pron	<tju1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any of the peoples inhabiting ancient Turkestan, or their descendants.
Turanian	2.
	syl	Tu+ra+ni:an
	pron	<tju1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ural-Altaic}.
Turanian	3.
	syl	Tu+ra+ni:an
	pron	<tju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Ural-Altaic languages or any of the peoples who speak them.
Turanian	4.
	syl	Tu+ra+ni:an
	pron	<tju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Turkestan or its people.
turban	ety	C16: from Turkish t*"ulbend, from Persian dulband 
turban	1.
	syl	tur+ban
	pron	<1tR:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's headdress, worn esp. by Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs, made by swathing a length of linen, silk, etc., around the head or around a caplike base.
turban	2.
	syl	tur+ban
	pron	<1tR:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's brimless hat resembling this.
turban	3.
	syl	tur+ban
	pron	<1tR:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	any headdress resembling this.
turbaned	sub
	head	turban
	syl	tur+baned
	pos	adj.
turban-like	sub
	head	turban
	syl	tur:ban-2like
	pos	adj.
turbary	ety	C14: from Old French turbarie, from Medieval Latin turb*_aria, from turba peat, #7turf 
turbaries	infl
	head	turbary
	syl	tur+ba+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turbary	1.
	syl	tur+ba+ry
	pron	<1tR:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	land where peat or turf is cut or has been cut.
turbary	2.
	syl	tur+ba+ry
	pron	<1tR:b*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {common of turbary}. (in England) the legal right to cut peat for fuel on a common.
turbellarian	ety	C19: from New Latin Turbell*_aria, from Latin turbellae (pl.) bustle, from turba brawl, referring to the swirling motion created in the water
turbellarian	1.
	syl	tur+bel+lar+i:an
	pron	<2tR:bi1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any typically aquatic free-living flatworm of the class having a ciliated epidermis and a simple life cycle: includes the planarians. {~}
turbellarian	2.
	syl	tur+bel+lar+i:an
	pron	<2tR:bi1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the class
turbid	ety	C17: from Latin turbidus, from turb*_are to agitate, from turba crowd
turbid	1.
	syl	tur+bid
	pron	<1tR:bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	muddy or opaque, as a liquid clouded with a suspension of particles.
turbid	2.
	syl	tur+bid
	pron	<1tR:bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	dense, thick, or cloudy.
	exam	1	turbid fog.
turbid	3.
	syl	tur+bid
	pron	<1tR:bid>
	pos	adj.
	def	in turmoil or confusion.
turbidity	sub
	head	turbid
	or	turbidness
	syl	tur+1bid+i:ty
	pos	n.
turbidness	sub
	head	turbid
	or	turbidity
	syl	tur+bid+ness
	pos	n.
turbidly	sub
	head	turbid
	syl	tur+bid+ly
	pos	adv.
turbidimeter	0.
	syl	tur+bi+dim+e:ter
	pron	<2tR:bi1dimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device that measures the turbidity of a liquid.
turbinate	ety	C17: from Latin turb*_o spinning top
turbinal	alt
	head	turbinate
	or	turbinate
	syl	tur+bi+nal
	pron	<1tR:binL>
	pos	adj.
turbinate	1.
	or	turbinal
	syl	tur+bi+nate
	pron	<1tR:binit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	usage	also
	def	of or relating to any of the thin scroll-shaped bones situated on the walls of the nasal passages.
turbinate	2.
	or	turbinal
	syl	tur+bi+nate
	pron	<1tR:binit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	shaped like a spiral or scroll.
turbinate	3.
	or	turbinal
	syl	tur+bi+nate
	pron	<1tR:binit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; esp. of the shells of certain molluscs
	def	shaped like an inverted cone.
turbinate	4.
	or	turbinal
	syl	tur+bi+nate
	pron	<1tR:binit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	Also called: {nasal concha}. a turbinate bone.
turbinate	5.
	or	turbinal
	syl	tur+bi+nate
	pron	<1tR:binit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a turbinate shell.
turbination	sub
	head	turbinate
	syl	tur+bi+1na+tion
	pos	n.
turbine	ety	C19: from French, from Latin turb*_o whirlwind, from turb*_are to throw into confusion
turbine	0.
	syl	tur+bine
	pron	<1tR:bin>, <-bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of machine in which the kinetic energy of a moving fluid is converted into mechanical energy by causing a bladed rotor to rotate. The moving fluid may be water, steam, air, or combustion products of a fuel. See also {reaction turbine, impulse turbine, gas turbine}.
turbit	ety	C17: from Latin turb*_o top, with reference to the bird's shape; compare #7turbot 
turbit	0.
	syl	tur+bit
	pron	<1tR:bit>
	pos	n.
	def	a crested breed of domestic pigeon.
turbo-	0.
	syl	tur:bo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	of, relating to, or driven by a turbine.
	exam	1	turbofan.
turbocar	0.
	syl	tur+bo+car
	pron	<1tR:b*u2ka:>
	pos	n.
	def	a car driven by a gas turbine.
turbocharger	0.
	syl	tur+bo+charg+er
	pron	<1tR:b*u2Ca:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a supercharger consisting of a turbine driven by exhaust gases of an engine.
turbo-electric	0.
	syl	tur:bo-e:lec:tric
	pron	<2tR:b*ui1lektrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using an electric generator driven by a turbine.
	exam	1	turbo-electric propulsion.
turbofan	1.
	syl	tur+bo+fan
	pron	<2tR:b*u1f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {high by-pass ratio engine}. a type of by-pass engine in which a large fan driven by a turbine and housed in a short duct forces air rearwards around the exhaust gases in order to increase the propulsive thrust.
turbofan	2.
	syl	tur+bo+fan
	pron	<2tR:b*u1f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft driven by one or more turbofans.
turbofan	3.
	syl	tur+bo+fan
	pron	<2tR:b*u1f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ducted fan in such an engine.
turbofan	xref
	syl	tur+bo+fan
	pron	<2tR:b*u1f@n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 1, 2): {fanjet}.
turbogenerator	0.
	syl	tur+bo+gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<2tR:b*u1Jen*2rAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large electrical generator driven by a steam turbine.
turbojet	1.
	syl	tur+bo+jet
	pron	<2tR:b*u1Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {turbojet engine}.
turbojet	2.
	syl	tur+bo+jet
	pron	<2tR:b*u1Jet>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft powered by one or more turbojet engines.
turbojet engine	0.
	syl	tur+bo+jet en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a gas turbine in which the exhaust gases provide the propulsive thrust to drive an aircraft.
turboprop	1.
	syl	tur+bo+prop
	pron	<2tR:b*u1prop>
	pos	n.
	def	a gas turbine for driving an aircraft propeller.
turboprop	2.
	syl	tur+bo+prop
	pron	<2tR:b*u1prop>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft powered by turboprops.
turbosupercharger	0.
	syl	tur+bo+su:per+charg+er
	pron	<2tR:b*u1su:p*2Ca:J*>, <-1sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a supercharging device for an internal-combustion engine, consisting of a turbine driven by the exhaust gases.
turbot	ety	C13: from Old French tourbot, from Medieval Latin turb*_o, from Latin: top, from a fancied similarity in shape; see #7turbit, turbine 
turbot	infl
	or	turbots
	syl	tur+bot
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turbots	infl
	head	turbot
	or	turbot
	syl	tur+bots.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turbot	1.
	syl	tur+bot
	pron	<1tR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a European flatfish, having a pale brown speckled scaleless body covered with tubercles: family It is highly valued as a food fish.
turbot	2.
	syl	tur+bot
	pron	<1tR:b*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related fishes.
turbulency	alt
	head	turbulence
	or	turbulence
	syl	tur+bu+len+cy
	pos	n.
turbulence	1.
	or	turbulency
	syl	tur+bu+lence
	pron	<1tR:bjul*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or condition of confusion, movement, or agitation; disorder.
turbulence	2.
	or	turbulency
	syl	tur+bu+lence
	pron	<1tR:bjul*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	instability in the atmosphere causing considerable gusty air currents and cumulonimbus clouds.
turbulence	3.
	or	turbulency
	syl	tur+bu+lence
	pron	<1tR:bjul*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	turbulent flow in a liquid or gas.
turbulent	ety	C16: from Latin turbulentus, from turba confusion
turbulent	1.
	syl	tur+bu+lent
	pron	<1tR:bjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	being in a state of turbu?!lence.
turbulent	2.
	syl	tur+bu+lent
	pron	<1tR:bjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	wild or insubordinate; unruly.
turbulently	sub
	head	turbulent
	syl	tur+bu+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
turbulent flow	0.
	syl	tur+bu+lent flow
	pos	n.
	def	flow of a fluid in which its velocity at any point varies rapidly in an irregular manner. Compare {streamline flow}.
Turco	ety	C19: via French from Italian: a Turk
Turcos	infl
	head	Turco
	syl	Tur+cos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Turco	0.
	syl	Tur+co
	pron	<1tR:k*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	an Algerian serving in the light infantry of the French army.
turd	ety	Old English tord; related to Old Norse tordy fill dung beetle, Dutch tort dung
turd	1.
	syl	turd
	pron	<tR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.
	def	a lump of dung; piece of excrement.
turd	2.
	syl	turd
	pron	<tR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo.; Slang.
	def	an unpleasant or contemptible person or thing.
turdine	ety	C19: from Latin turdus thrush
turdine	0.
	syl	tur+dine
	pron	<1tR:dIn>, <-din>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of thrushes.
tureen	ety	C18: from French terrine earthenware vessel, from terrin made of earthenware, from Vulgar Latin terr*_inus (unattested) earthen, from Latin terra earth
tureen	0.
	syl	tu+reen
	pron	<t*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a large deep usually rounded dish with a cover, used for serving soups, stews, etc.
Vicomte de	infl
	head	Turenne
	syl	Vi:comte de
	pos	n.
Turenne	0.
	syl	Tu:renne
	pron	French <ty1ren>
	pos	n.
	def	title of 1611-75, French marshal. He commanded armies during the Thirty Years' War and the wars of the Fronde.
turf	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse torfa, Old High German zurba, Sanskrit darbha tuft of grass
turfs	infl
	head	turf
	or	turves
	syl	turfs
	pron	<tR:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turves	infl
	head	turf
	or	turfs
	syl	turves
	pron	<tR:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turf	1.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface layer of fields and pastures, consisting of earth containing a dense growth of grasses with their roots; sod.
turf	2.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece cut from this layer, used to form lawns, verges, etc.
turf	3.a.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a track, usually of grass or dirt, where horse races are run.
turf	3.b.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	n.
	def	horse racing as a sport or industry.
turf	4.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	the territory claimed by a juvenile gang as its own.
turf	5.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Ireland
	def	another word for {peat}.
turf	6.
	syl	turf
	pron	<tR:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with pieces of turf.
turf accountant	0.
	syl	turf ac+count+ant
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a formal name for a {bookmaker}.
turfmen	infl
	head	turfman
	syl	turf+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turfman	0.
	syl	turf+man
	pron	<1tR:fm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person devoted to horse racing. Also called: {turfite}.
turf out	0.
	syl	turf out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to throw out or dismiss; eject.
	exam	1	we were turfed out of the club.
turfier	infl
	head	turfy
	syl	turf:i+er
	pos	adj.
turfiest	infl
	head	turfy
	syl	turf:i+est.
	pos	adj.
turfy	1.
	syl	turf:y
	pron	<1tR:fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, covered with, or resembling turf.
turfy	2.
	syl	turf:y
	pron	<1tR:fi>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or characteristic of horse racing or persons connected with it.
turfiness	sub
	head	turfy
	syl	turf:i+ness
	pos	n.
Ivan Sergeyevich	infl
	head	Turgenev
	syl	I:van Ser:ge:ye:vich
	pron	<i1van> <sir1gjAjiviC>
	pos	n.
Turgenev	0.
	syl	Tur:ge:nev
	pron	Russian <tur1gjAnif>
	pos	n.
	def	1818-83, Russian novelist and dramatist. In (1852) he pleaded for the abolition of serfdom. His novels, such as (1856) and (1862), are noted for their portrayal of country life and of the Russian intelligentsia. His plays include (1890).
turgent	ety	C15: from Latin turg*_ere to swell
turgent	0.
	syl	tur+gent
	pron	<1tR:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {turgid}.
turgently	sub
	head	turgent
	syl	tur+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
turgescent	0.
	syl	tur+ges+cent
	pron	<tR:1JesNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	becoming or being swollen; inflated; tumid.
turgescence	sub
	head	turgescent
	or	turgescency
	syl	tur+1ges+cence
	pos	n.
turgescency	sub
	head	turgescent
	or	turgescence
	syl	tur+1ges+cen+cy
	pos	n.
turgid	ety	C17: from Latin turgidus, from turg*_ere to swell
turgid	1.
	syl	tur+gid
	pron	<1tR:Jid>
	pos	adj.
	def	swollen and distended; congested.
turgid	2.
	syl	tur+gid
	pron	<1tR:Jid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of style or language
	def	pompous and high-flown; bombastic.
turgidity	sub
	head	turgid
	or	turgidness
	syl	tur+1gid+i:ty
	pos	n.
turgidness	sub
	head	turgid
	or	turgidity
	syl	tur+gid+ness
	pos	n.
turgidly	sub
	head	turgid
	syl	tur+gid+ly
	pos	adv.
turgite	0.
	syl	tur+gite
	pron	<1tR:JIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a red or black mineral consisting of hydrated ferric oxide. Formula: Fe\2O\3. H\2O.
turgor	ety	C19: from Late Latin: a swell?!ing, from Latin turg*_ere to swell
turgor	1.
	syl	tur+gor
	pron	<1tR:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	the normal rigid state of a cell, caused by pressure of the cell contents against the cell wall or mem?!brane.
turgor	2.
	syl	tur+gor
	pron	<1tR:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	turgidity.
Anne Robert Jacques	infl
	head	Turgot
	syl	Anne Ro:bert Jacques
	pron	<a:n> <rcbe:r> <1Za:k>
	pos	n.
Turgot	0.
	syl	Tur:got
	pron	French <tyr1go>
	pos	n.
	def	1727-81, French economist and statesman. As controller general of finances (1774-76), he attempted to abolish feudal privileges, incurring the hostility of the aristocracy and his final dismissal.
Turin	0.
	syl	Tu+rin
	pron	<1tu*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Italy, capital of Piedmont region, on the River Po: became capital of the Kingdom of Sardinia in 1720; first capital (1861-65) of united Italy; university (1405); a major industrial centre, producing most of Italy's cars. Pop.: 1202215 (1975 est.). Italian name: {Torino}.
Turing machine	ety	C20: named after Alan Mathison Turing (1912-54), English mathematician
Turing machine	0.
	syl	Tu:ring ma+chine
	pron	<1tju*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical universal computing machine able to modify its original instructions by reading, erasing, or writing a new symbol on a moving tape of fixed length that acts as its program. The concept was instrumental in the early development of computer systems.
turion	ety	C17: from French turion, from Latin turio 
turion	0.
	syl	tur:i+on
	pron	<1tu*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a perennating bud produced by many aquatic plants: it detaches from the parent plant and remains dormant until the following spring.
Ludmilla	infl
	head	Turishcheva
	syl	Lud:mil:la
	pron	<lud1mil*>
	pos	n.
Turishcheva	0.
	syl	Tu:ri:shche:va
	pron	Russian <tu1riSC*v*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1952, Soviet gymnast: world champion 1970, 1972 (at the Olympic Games), and 1974.
Turk	1.
	syl	Turk
	pron	<tR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, inhabitant, or citizen of Turkey.
Turk	2.
	syl	Turk
	pron	<tR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a native speaker of any Turkic language, such as an inhabitant of Turkestan or the Kirghiz Steppe in the Soviet Union.
Turk	3.
	syl	Turk
	pron	<tR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent, brutal, or domineering person.
Turk	1.
	syl	Turk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Turkey.
Turk	2.
	syl	Turk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Turkish.
Turkistan	alt
	head	Turkestan
	or	Turkestan
	syl	Tur+ki+stan
	pron	<2tR:ki1sta:n>
	pos	n.
Turkestan	0.
	or	Turkistan
	syl	Tur+ke+stan
	pron	<2tR:ki1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive region of central Asia between Siberia in the north and Tibet, India, Afghanistan, and Iran in the south: divided into {West (Russian) Turkestan} (also called Soviet Central Asia), which includes the Turkmen, Uzbek, Tadzhik, and Kirghiz SSRs and the S part of the Kazakh SSR, and {East (Chinese) Turkestan}, consisting of the Sinkiang-Uighur AR.
Turkestani	sub
	head	Turkestan
	syl	Tur+ke+1sta+ni
	pos	adj. n.
turkey	ety	C16: shortened from Turkey cock (hen) , used at first to designate the African guinea fowl (apparently because the bird was brought through Turkish territory), later applied by mistake to the American bird
turkeys	infl
	head	turkey
	or	turkey
	syl	tur+keys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turkey	infl
	or	turkeys
	syl	tur+key.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turkey	1.
	syl	tur+key
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a large gallinaceous bird, of North America, having a bare wattled head and neck and a brownish iridescent plumage. The male is brighter and has a fan-shaped tail. It is widely domesticated for its flesh.
turkey	2.
	syl	tur+key
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar and related bird, ({ocellated turkey}) , of Central and N South America.
turkey	3.
	syl	tur+key
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a dramatic production that fails; flop.
turkey	4.
	syl	tur+key
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	usage	Slang. in tenpin bowling
	def	three strikes in a row.
turkey	5.
	syl	tur+key
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	See {cold turkey}.
talk turkey	6.
	head	turkey
	syl	talk turkey.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to discuss frankly and practically.
Turkey	0.
	syl	Tur+key
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in W Asia and SE Europe, between the Black Sea, the Mediterranean, and the Aegean: one of the oldest inhabited regions of the world; the centre of the Ottoman Empire; became a republic in 1923. The major Asian part, consisting mainly of an arid plateau, is separated from European Turkey by the Bosporus, Sea of Marmara, and Dardanelles. Languages: chiefly Turkish, with Kurdish and Arabic minority languages. Religion: mostly Muslim. Currency: lira. Capital: Ankara. Pop.: 40197669 (1975). Area: 780576 sq. km (301380 sq. miles).
vulture	alt
	head	turkey buzzard
	or	turkey buzzard
	syl	vul+ture
	pos	n.
turkey buzzard	0.
	or	vulture
	syl	tur+key buz+zard
	pos	n.
	def	a New World vulture, having a dark plumage and naked red head.
turkey cock	1.
	syl	tur+key cock
	pos	n.
	def	a male turkey.
turkey cock	2.
	syl	tur+key cock
	pos	n.
	def	an arrogant person.
Turkey oak	0.
	syl	Tur+key oak
	pos	n.
	def	an oak tree, of W and S Europe, with deeply lobed hairy leaves.
Turkey red	1.a.
	syl	Tur+key red
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate or bright red colour.
Turkey red	1.b.
	syl	Tur+key red
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Turkey-red fabric.
Turkey red	2.
	syl	Tur+key red
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton fabric of a bright red colour.
turkey trot	0.
	syl	tur+key trot
	pos	n.
	def	an early ragtime one-step, popular in the period of World War I.
Turki	1.
	syl	Tur+ki
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Turkic languages, esp. those spoken in Soviet central Asia.
Turki	2.
	syl	Tur+ki
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to speakers of these languages.
Turki	3.
	syl	Tur+ki
	pron	<1tR:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	these languages collectively; Turkic, esp. Eastern Turkic.
Turkic	0.
	syl	Tur+kic
	pron	<1tR:kik>
	pos	n.
	def	a branch or subfamily of the Altaic family of languages, including Turkish, Turkmen, Kirghiz, Tatar, etc., members of which are found from Turkey to NE China, esp. in Soviet central Asia.
Turkish	1.
	syl	Turk+ish
	pron	<1tR:kiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, its people, or their language.
Turkish	2.
	syl	Turk+ish
	pron	<1tR:kiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of Turkey, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family. See also {Osmanli}.
Turkishness	sub
	head	Turkish
	syl	Turk+ish+ness
	pos	n.
Turkish bath	1.
	syl	Turk+ish bath
	pos	n.
	def	a type of bath in which the bather sweats freely in a steam room, is then washed, often massaged, and has a cold plunge or shower.
Turkish bath	2.
	syl	Turk+ish bath
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	an establishment where such a bath is obtainable.
Turkish coffee	0.
	syl	Turk+ish cof+fee
	pos	n.
	def	very strong black coffee made with finely ground coffee beans.
Turkish delight	0.
	syl	Turk+ish de+light
	pos	n.
	def	a jelly-like sweet flavoured with flower essences, usually cut into cubes and covered in icing sugar.
Turkish Empire	0.
	syl	Turk+ish Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Ottoman Empire}.
Turkish tobacco	0.
	syl	Turk+ish to+bac+co
	pos	n.
	def	a fragrant dark tobacco cultivated in E Europe, esp. Turkey and Greece.
Turkish towel	0.
	syl	Turk+ish tow+el
	pos	n.
	def	a rough loose-piled towel; terry towel.
Turkism	1.
	syl	Turk+ism
	pron	<1tR:kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the culture, beliefs, and customs of the Turks.
Turkism	2.
	syl	Turk+ism
	pron	<1tR:kiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a Turkish word, fashion, etc.
Turkmen	0.
	syl	Turk+men
	pron	<1tR:kmen>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the Turkomans, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Turk+men So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union, on the Caspian Sea. Capital: Ashkhabad. Pop.: 2158880 (1970). Area: 488100 sq. km (186400 sq. miles). Also called: {Turk+men@.i+stan} (@!t$z$:k?!m$en$I#!st$a$:n).
Turkoman	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin Turcomannus, from Persian turkum*_an resembling a Turk, from turk Turk+ m*_andan to be like
Turkman	alt
	head	Turkoman
	or	Turkoman
	syl	Turk+man
	pos	n.
Turkomans	infl
	head	Turkoman
	or	Turkomen
	syl	Turk:o+mans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Turkomen	infl
	head	Turkoman
	or	Turkomans
	syl	Turk:o+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Turkoman	1.
	or	Turkman
	syl	Turk:o+man
	pron	<1tR:k*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a formerly nomadic people of central Asia, now living chiefly in the Turkmen SSR and in NE Iran.
Turkoman	2.
	or	Turkman
	syl	Turk:o+man
	pron	<1tR:k*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkmen language.
Turkoman	3.
	or	Turkman
	syl	Turk:o+man
	pron	<1tR:k*m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people or their language.
Turks and Caicos Islands	0.
	syl	Turks and Cai+cos Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a British colony in the West Indies, southeast of the Bahamas: consists of the eight {Turks Islands}, separated by the {Turks Island Passage} from the Caicos group, which has six main islands. Capital: Grand Turk. Pop.: 5675 (1970). Area: 430 sq. km (166 sq. miles).
Turk's-cap lily	0.
	syl	Turk's-cap lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of several cultivated lilies, such as and that have brightly coloured flowers with reflexed petals. See also {martagon}.
Turk's-head	0.
	syl	Turk's-head
	pos	n.
	def	an ornamental turban-like knot made by weaving small cord around a larger rope.
Turku	0.
	syl	Tur+ku
	pron	Finnish <1turku>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and port in SW Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia: capital of Finland until 1812. Pop.: 160917 (1973 est.). Swedish name: {*%Abo}.
turmeric	ety	C16: from Old French terre merite, from Medieval Latin terra merita, literally: meritorious earth, name applied for obscure reasons to curcuma
turmeric	1.
	syl	tur+mer+ic
	pron	<1tR:m*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical Asian zingiberaceous plant, having yellow flowers and an aromatic underground stem.
turmeric	2.
	syl	tur+mer+ic
	pron	<1tR:m*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	the powdered stem of this plant, used as a condiment and as a yellow dye.
turmeric	3.
	syl	tur+mer+ic
	pron	<1tR:m*rik>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other plants with similar roots.
turmeric paper	0.
	syl	tur+mer+ic pa+per
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	paper impregnated with turmeric used as a test for alkalis, which turn it brown, and for boric acid, which turns it reddish brown.
turmoil	ety	C16: perhaps from #7turn+moil 
turmoil	1.
	syl	tur+moil
	pron	<1tR:mcil>
	pos	n.
	def	violent or confused movement; agitation; tumult.
turmoil	2.
	syl	tur+moil
	pron	<1tR:mcil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to make or become turbulent.
turn	ety	Old English tyrnian, from Old French torner, from Latin torn*_are to turn in a lathe, from tornus lathe, from Greek tornos dividers
turn	1.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move around an axis.
	exam	1	a wheel turning;
	exam	2	to turn a knob.
turn	2.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by round
	def	to change or cause to change positions by moving through an arc of a circle.
	exam	1	he turned the chair to face the light.
turn	3.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change in course, direction, etc..
	exam	1	he turned left at the main road.
turn	4.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of soldiers, ships, etc.
	def	to alter the direction of advance by changing direction simultaneously or (of a commander) to cause the direction of advance to be altered simultaneously.
turn	5.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or pass to the other side of (a corner, etc.).
turn	6.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to assume or cause to assume a rounded, curved, or folded form.
	exam	1	the road turns here.
turn	7.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reverse or cause to reverse position.
turn	8.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform or do by a rotating movement.
	exam	1	to turn a somersault.
turn	9.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to shape or cut a thread in (a workpiece, esp. one of metal, wood, or plastic) by rotating it on a lathe against a fixed cutting tool.
turn	10.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by into or to
	def	to change or convert or be changed or converted.
	exam	1	the alchemists tried to turn base metals into gold.
turn	11.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by into
	def	to change or cause to change in nature, character, etc..
	exam	1	the frog turned into a prince.
turn	12.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	copula
	def	to change so as to become.
	exam	1	he turned nasty when he heard the price.
turn	13.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (foliage, etc.) to change colour or (of foliage, etc.) to change colour.
	exam	1	frost turned the trees a vivid orange.
turn	14.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (milk, etc.) to become rancid or sour or (of milk, etc.) to become rancid or sour.
turn	15.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change in subject, trend, etc..
	exam	1	the conversation turned to fishing.
turn	16.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to direct or apply or be directed or applied.
	exam	1	he turned his attention to the problem.
turn	17.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	to appeal or apply (to) for help, advice, etc..
	exam	1	she was very frightened and didn't know where to turn.
turn	18.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reach, pass, or progress beyond in age, time, etc..
	exam	1	she has just turned twenty.
turn	19.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or allow to go.
	exam	1	to turn an animal loose.
turn	20.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect or be affected with nausea.
	exam	1	the sight of the dead body turned his stomach.
turn	21.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to affect or be affected with giddiness.
	exam	1	my head is turning.
turn	22.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect the mental or emotional stability of (esp. in the phrase {turn (someone's) head}) .
turn	23.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from a container.
	exam	1	she turned the fruit into a basin.
turn	24.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render into another language.
turn	25.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by against or from
	def	to transfer or reverse or cause to transfer or reverse (one's loyalties, affections, etc.).
turn	26.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring (soil) from lower layers to the surface.
turn	27.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blunt (an edge) or (of an edge) to become blunted.
turn	28.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a graceful form to.
	exam	1	to turn a compliment.
turn	29.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reverse (a cuff, collar, etc.) in order to hide the outer worn side.
turn	30.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to be merchandised as specified.
	exam	1	shirts are turning well this week.
turn	31.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to spin (the ball) or (of the ball) to spin.
turn one's hand to	32.
	head	turn
	syl	turn one's hand to.
	def	to undertake (something, esp. something practical).
turn tail	33.
	head	turn
	syl	turn tail.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to run away; flee.
turn the tables	34.
	head	turn
	syl	turn the tables.
	qual	Informal.
	def	See {{table} (sense 16)}.
turn the tide	35.
	head	turn
	syl	turn the tide.
	def	to reverse the general course of events. {~}
turn	36.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	an act or instance of turning or the state of being turned or the material turned.
	exam	1	a turn of a rope around a bollard.
turn	37.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a movement of complete or partial rotation.
turn	38.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a change or reversal of direction or position.
turn	39.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	direction or drift.
	exam	1	his thoughts took a new turn.
turn	40.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a deviation or departure from a course or tendency.
turn	41.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the place, point, or time at which a deviation or change occurs.
turn	42.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {{turning} (sense 1)}.
turn	43.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the right or opportunity to do something in an agreed order or succession.
	exam	1	we'll take turns to play;
	exam	2	now it's George's turn;
	exam	3	you must not play out of turn.
turn	44.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a change in nature, condition, etc..
	exam	1	his illness took a turn for the worse.
turn	45.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a period of action, work, etc.
turn	46.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a short walk, ride, or excursion.
	exam	1	to take a turn in the park.
turn	47.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	natural inclination.
	exam	1	he is of a speculative turn of mind;
	exam	2	she has a turn for needlework.
turn	48.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	distinctive form or style.
	exam	1	a neat turn of phrase.
turn	49.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	requirement, need, or advantage.
	exam	1	to serve someone's turn.
turn	50.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a deed performed that helps or hinders someone.
	exam	1	to do an old lady a good turn.
turn	51.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a twist, bend, or distortion in shape.
turn	52.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Music.
	def	a melodic ornament consisting of two auxiliary notes a diatonic second above and below a principal note, all four notes being rapidly executed.
turn	53.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Theatre, chiefly Brit.
	def	a short theatrical act, esp. in music hall, cabaret, etc.
turn	54.a.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the difference between a stockjobber's bid and offer prices, representing the jobber's income.
turn	54.b.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a trans?!action including both a purchase and a sale.
turn	55.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a military manoeuvre in which men or ships alter their direction of advance together.
turn	56.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a party.
turn	57.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shock or surprise.
	exam	1	the bad news gave her quite a turn.
at every turn	58.
	head	turn
	syl	at every turn.
	def	on all sides or occasions.
by turns	59.
	head	turn
	syl	by turns.
	def	one after another; alternately.
turn	60.a.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	at the point of change.
turn	60.b.
	syl	turn
	pron	<tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	about to go rancid.
turn and turn about	61.
	head	turn
	syl	turn and turn about.
	def	one after another; alternately.
to a turn	62.
	head	turn
	syl	to a turn.
	def	to the proper amount; perfectly.
	exam	1	cooked to a turn.
turnable	sub
	head	turn
	syl	turn+a:ble
	pos	adj.
turnabout	1.
	syl	turn+a:bout
	pron	<1tR:n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of turning so as to face a different direction.
turnabout	2.
	syl	turn+a:bout
	pron	<1tR:n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a change or reversal of opinion, attitude, etc.
turnabout	xref
	syl	turn+a:bout
	pron	<1tR:n*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {turnaround}.
turn against	0.
	syl	turn a:gainst
	pos	vb. prep.
	def	to change or cause to change one's attitude so as to become hostile or to retaliate.
turnaround	1.a.
	syl	turn+a:round
	pron	<1tR:n*2raund>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process in which a ship, aircraft, etc., unloads passengers and freight at the end of a trip and reloads for the next trip.
turnaround	1.b.
	syl	turn+a:round
	pron	<1tR:n*2raund>
	pos	n.
	def	the time taken for this act.
turnaround	2.
	syl	turn+a:round
	pron	<1tR:n*2raund>
	pos	n.
	def	the total time taken by a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle in a round trip.
turnaround	3.
	syl	turn+a:round
	pron	<1tR:n*2raund>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {turnabout}.
turn away	1.
	syl	turn a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to move or cause to move in a different direction so as not to face something.
turn away	2.
	syl	turn a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse admittance or assistance to.
	exam	1	dozens of people were turned away from the hostel.
turn bridge	0.
	syl	turn bridge
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {swing bridge}.
turnbuckle	0.
	syl	turn+buck:le
	pron	<1tR:n2b^kL>
	pos	n.
	def	an open mechanical sleeve usually having a swivel at one end and a thread at the other to enable a threaded wire or rope to be tightened.
turncoat	0.
	syl	turn+coat
	pron	<1tR:n2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deserts one cause or party for the opposite faction; renegade.
turncock	0.
	syl	turn+cock
	pron	<1tR:n2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	an official employed to turn on the water for the mains supply.
turn down	1.
	syl	turn down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce (the volume or brightness) of (something).
	exam	1	please turn the radio down.
turn down	2.
	syl	turn down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reject or refuse.
turn down	3.
	syl	turn down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fold down (a collar, sheets on a bed, etc.).
turndown	infl
	head	turn down
	syl	turn+down.
	pos	adj.
turn down	4.
	syl	turn down
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	usage	prenominal
	def	capable of being or designed to be folded or doubled down.
turned comma	0.
	syl	turned com+ma
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a single inverted comma (`), esp. as used in Britain as a quotation mark.
turned period	0.
	syl	turned pe+ri+od
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an inverted full stop (@.), used chiefly as a decimal point.
turner	1.
	syl	turn+er
	pron	<1tR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that turns, esp. a person who operates a lathe.
turner	2.
	syl	turn+er
	pron	<1tR:n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of a society of gymnasts.
Joseph Mallord William	infl
	head	Turner
	syl	Jo:seph Mal:lord Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Turner	0.
	syl	Tur:ner
	pron	<1tR:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	1779-1851, English landscape painter; a master of water colours. He sought to convey atmosphere by means of an innovative use of colour and gradations of light.
turneries	infl
	head	turnery
	syl	turn+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
turnery	1.
	syl	turn+er:y
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	objects made on a lathe.
turnery	2.
	syl	turn+er:y
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {turning}. the process or skill of turning objects on a lathe.
turnery	3.
	syl	turn+er:y
	pron	<1tR:n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the workshop of a lathe operator.
turn in	1.
	syl	turn in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to go to bed for the night.
turn in	2.
	syl	turn in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hand in; deliver.
	exam	1	to turn in an essay.
turn in	3.
	syl	turn in
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to give up or conclude (something).
	exam	1	we turned in the game when it began to rain.
turn in	4.
	syl	turn in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to record (a score, etc.).
turn in on oneself	5.
	head	turn in
	syl	turn in on oneself.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to withdraw or cause to withdraw from contact with others and become preoccupied with one's own problems.
turning	1.
	syl	turn+ing
	pron	<1tR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {turn}. a road, river, or path that turns off the main way.
	exam	1	the fourth turning on the right.
turning	2.
	syl	turn+ing
	pron	<1tR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	the point where such a way turns off.
turning	3.
	syl	turn+ing
	pron	<1tR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a bend in a straight course.
turning	4.
	syl	turn+ing
	pron	<1tR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	an object made on a lathe.
turning	5.
	syl	turn+ing
	pron	<1tR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {turnery} (sense 2).
turning	6.
	syl	turn+ing
	pron	<1tR:niG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the waste produced in turning on a lathe.
turning circle	0.
	syl	turn+ing cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the smallest circle in which a vehicle can turn.
turning point	1.
	syl	turn+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	a moment when the course of events is changed.
	exam	1	the turning point of his career.
turning point	2.
	syl	turn+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	a point at which there is a change in direction or motion, such as at a maximum or minimum point on a graph.
turning point	3.
	syl	turn+ing point
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a point to which a foresight and a backsight are taken in levelling; change point.
turnip	ety	C16: from earlier turnepe, perhaps from #7turn (indicating its rounded shape)+ nepe, from Latin n*_apus turnip; see #7neep 
turnip	1.
	syl	tur+nip
	pron	<1tR:nip>
	pos	n.
	def	a widely cultivated cruciferous plant, of the Mediterranean region, with a large yellow or white edible root.
turnip	2.
	syl	tur+nip
	pron	<1tR:nip>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant, which is eaten as a vegetable.
turnip	3.
	syl	tur+nip
	pron	<1tR:nip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants.
turnip cabbage	4.
	head	turnip
	syl	turnip cabbage.
	def	another name for {kohlrabi}.
turnip	xref
	syl	tur+nip
	pron	<1tR:nip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (for senses 1, 2): {navew}.
turnkey	0.
	syl	turn+key
	pron	<1tR:n2kE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a keeper of the keys, esp. in a prison; warder or jailer.
turn off	1.
	syl	turn off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave (a road, pathway, etc.).
turn off	2.
	syl	turn off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a road, pathway, etc.
	def	to deviate from (another road, etc.).
turn off	3.
	syl	turn off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (something) to cease operating by turning a knob, pushing a button, etc..
	exam	1	to turn off the radio.
turn off	4.
	syl	turn off
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause (a person, etc.) to feel dislike or distaste for (something).
	exam	1	this music turns me off.
turn off	5.
	syl	turn off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to dismiss from employment.
turn-off	infl
	head	turn off
	syl	turn-off.
	pos	n.
turn off	6.
	syl	turn off
	pos	n.
	def	a road or other way branching off from the main thoroughfare.
turn on	1.
	syl	turn on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (something) to operate by turning a knob, etc..
	exam	1	to turn on the light.
turn on	2.
	syl	turn on
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depend or hinge on.
	exam	1	the success of the party turns on you.
turn on	3.
	syl	turn on
	pos	prep.
	def	to change or cause to change one's attitude so as to become hostile or to retaliate.
	exam	1	the dog turned on the children.
turn on	4.
	syl	turn on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to produce (charm, tears, etc.) suddenly or automatically.
turn on	5.
	syl	turn on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to arouse emotionally or sexually.
turn on	6.
	syl	turn on
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to take or become intoxicated by drugs.
turn on	7.
	syl	turn on
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to introduce (someone) to drugs.
turn out	1.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (something, esp. a light) to cease operating by or as if by turning a knob, etc.
turn out	2.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce by an effort or process.
	exam	1	she turned out 50 units per hour.
turn out	3.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dismiss, discharge, or expel.
	exam	1	the family had been turned out of their home.
turn out	4.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear or clean the contents of.
	exam	1	to turn out one's pockets.
turn out	5.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	copula
	def	to prove to be as specified, esp. against expectations.
	exam	1	her work turned out to be badly done.
turn out	6.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit as with clothes.
	exam	1	that woman turns her children out well.
turn out	7.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to assemble or gather.
	exam	1	a crowd turned out for the fair.
turn out	8.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	of a soldier
	def	to parade or call (a soldier) to parade.
turn out	9.
	syl	turn out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to get out of bed.
turnout	infl
	head	turn out
	syl	turn+out.
	pos	n.
turn out	10.
	syl	turn out
	pos	n.
	def	the body of people appearing together at a gathering.
turn out	11.
	syl	turn out
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity or amount produced.
turn out	12.
	syl	turn out
	pos	n.
	def	an array of clothing or equipment.
turn out	13.
	syl	turn out
	pos	n.
	def	the manner in which a person or thing is arrayed or equipped.
turn over	1.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to change or cause to change position, esp. so as to reverse top and bottom.
turn over	2.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to start (an engine), esp. with a starting handle, or (of an engine) to start or function correctly.
turn over	3.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to shift or cause to shift position, as by rolling from side to side.
turn over	4.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deliver; transfer.
turn over	5.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider carefully.
	exam	1	he turned over the problem for hours.
turn over	6.a.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to sell and replenish (stock in trade).
turn over	6.b.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to transact business and so generate gross revenue of (a specified sum).
turn over	7.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to invest and recover (capital).
turn over	8.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to rob. {~} {turn+o@.ver}.
turn over	9.a.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the amount of business, usually expressed in terms of gross revenue, transacted during a specified period.
turn over	9.b.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the rate at which stock in trade is sold and replenished.
turn over	10.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a change or reversal of position.
turn over	11.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	a small semicircular or triangular pastry case filled with fruit, jam, etc.
turn over	12.a.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the number of workers employed by a firm in a given period to replace those who have left.
turn over	12.b.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	the ratio between this number and the average number of employees during the same period.
turn over	13.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Banking.
	def	the amount of capital funds loaned on call during a specified period.
turn over	14.
	syl	turn o:ver
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	able or designed to be turned or folded over.
	exam	1	a turnover collar.
turnpike	ety	C15: from #7turn+{pike %2}
turnpike	1.a.
	syl	turn+pike
	pron	<1tR:n2pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	gates or some other barrier set across a road to prevent passage until a toll had been paid.
turnpike	1.b.
	syl	turn+pike
	pron	<1tR:n2pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a road on which a turnpike was operated.
turnpike	2.
	syl	turn+pike
	pron	<1tR:n2pIk>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {turnstile}.
turnpike	3.
	syl	turn+pike
	pron	<1tR:n2pIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a motorway for use of which a toll is charged.
turnsole	ety	C14: from Old French tournesole, from Old Italian tornasole, from tornare to #7turn+ sole sun, from Latin s*_ol sun
turnsole	1.
	syl	turn+sole
	pron	<1tR:n2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having flowers that are said to turn towards the sun.
turnsole	2.
	syl	turn+sole
	pron	<1tR:n2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a euphorbiaceous plant, of the Mediterranean region that yields a purple dye.
turnsole	3.
	syl	turn+sole
	pron	<1tR:n2s*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	the dye extracted from this plant.
turnspit	1.
	syl	turn+spit
	pron	<1tR:n2spit>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a servant or small dog whose job was to turn the spit on which meat, poultry, etc., was roasting.
turnspit	2.
	syl	turn+spit
	pron	<1tR:n2spit>
	pos	n.
	def	a spit that can be so turned.
turnstile	1.
	syl	turn+stile
	pron	<1tR:n2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical gate or barrier with metal arms that are turned to admit one person at a time, usually in one direction only.
turnstile	2.
	syl	turn+stile
	pron	<1tR:n2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar device that admits foot passengers but no large animals or vehicles.
turnstone	0.
	syl	turn+stone
	pron	<1tR:n2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two shore birds of the genus esp. ({ruddy turnstone}) . They are related and similar to plovers and sandpipers.
turntable	1.
	syl	turn+ta:ble
	pron	<1tR:n2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the circular horizontal platform that rotates a gramophone record while it is being played.
turntable	2.
	syl	turn+ta:ble
	pron	<1tR:n2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat circular platform that can be rotated about its centre, used for turning locomotives and cars.
turntable	3.
	syl	turn+ta:ble
	pron	<1tR:n2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	the revolvable platform on a microscope on which specimens are examined.
turntable	4.
	syl	turn+ta:ble
	pron	<1tR:n2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an area on a road, hill, etc., where a motor vehicle can turn round.
turntable ladder	0.
	syl	turn+ta:ble lad+der
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a power-operated extending ladder mounted on a fire engine. U.S. name: {aerial ladder}.
turn to	0.
	syl	turn to
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to set about a task.
	exam	1	we must turn to and finish our work.
turn up	1.
	syl	turn up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to arrive or appear.
	exam	1	he turned up late at the party.
turn up	2.
	syl	turn up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to find or be found, esp. by accident.
	exam	1	his book turned up in the cupboard.
turn up	3.
	syl	turn up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the flow, volume, etc., of.
	exam	1	to turn up the radio.
turn up	4.
	syl	turn up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cause to vomit. {~} {turn-up}.
turn up	5.
	syl	turn up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the turned-up fold at the bottom of some trouser legs. U.S. name: {cuff}.
turn up	6.
	syl	turn up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unexpected or chance occurrence.
turpentine	ety	C14 terebentyne, from Medieval Latin terbent*_ina, from Latin terebinth*_ina turpentine, from terebinthus the turpentine tree, #7terebinth 
turpentine	1.
	syl	tur+pen+tine
	pron	<1tR:pN2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gum turpentine}. any of various viscous oleoresins obtained from various conif?!erous trees, esp. from the longleaf pine, and used as the main source of commercial turpentine.
turpentine	2.
	syl	tur+pen+tine
	pron	<1tR:pN2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a brownish-yellow sticky viscous oleoresin that exudes from the terebinth tree.
turpentine	3.
	syl	tur+pen+tine
	pron	<1tR:pN2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {oil of turpentine, spirits of turpentine}. a colourless flammable volatile liquid with a pungent odour, distilled from turpentine oleoresin. It is an essential oil containing a mixture of terpenes and is used as a solvent for paints and in medicine as a rubefacient and expectorant. Sometimes shortened (esp. Brit.) to {turps}.
turpentine	4.
	syl	tur+pen+tine
	pron	<1tR:pN2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {turpentine substitute, white spirit}. any one of a number of thinners for paints and varnishes, consisting of fractions of petroleum. Related adj.: {terebinthine}.
turpentine	5.
	syl	tur+pen+tine
	pron	<1tR:pN2tIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat or saturate with turpentine.
turpentine	6.
	syl	tur+pen+tine
	pron	<1tR:pN2tIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to extract crude turpentine from (trees).
turpentine tree	1.
	syl	tur+pen+tine tree
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical African leguminous tree, yielding a hard dark wood and a useful resin.
turpentine tree	2.
	syl	tur+pen+tine tree
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Australian evergreen myrtaceous trees, or that have durable wood and are sometimes planted as shade trees.
turpeth	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin turbithum, ultimately from Arabic turbid 
turpeth	1.
	syl	tur+peth
	pron	<1tR:piT>
	pos	n.
	def	a convolvulaceous plant, of the East Indies, having roots with purgative properties.
turpeth	2.
	syl	tur+peth
	pron	<1tR:piT>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant or the drug obtained from it.
Dick	infl
	head	Turpin
	syl	Dick.
	pos	n.
Turpin	0.
	syl	Tur:pin
	pron	<1tR:pin>
	pos	n.
	def	1706-39, English highwayman.
turpitude	ety	C15: from Latin turpit*_ud*_o ugliness, from turpis base
turpitude	0.
	syl	tur+pi+tude
	pron	<1tR:pi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	base character or action; depravity.
turps	1.
	syl	turps
	pron	<tR:ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	short for {turpentine} (sense 3).
turps	2.
	syl	turps
	pron	<tR:ps>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	alcoholic drink, esp. beer.
turquoise	ety	C14: from Old French turqueise Turkish (stone)
turquoise	1.
	syl	tur+quoise
	pron	<1tR:kwciz>, <-kwa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a greenish-blue fine-grained secondary mineral consisting of hydrated copper aluminium phosphate. It occurs in igneous rocks rich in aluminium and is used as a gemstone. Formula: CuAl\6(PO\4)\4(OH)\8.4H\2O.
turquoise	2.a.
	syl	tur+quoise
	pron	<1tR:kwciz>, <-kwa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour of turquoise.
turquoise	2.b.
	syl	tur+quoise
	pron	<1tR:kwciz>, <-kwa:z>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a turquoise dress.
turret	ety	C14: from Old French torete, from tor tower, from Latin turris 
turret	1.
	syl	tur+ret
	pron	<1t^rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small tower that projects from the wall of a building, esp. a medieval castle.
turret	2.a.
	syl	tur+ret
	pron	<1t^rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-contained structure, capable of rotation, in which weapons are mounted, esp. in tanks and warships.
turret	2.b.
	syl	tur+ret
	pron	<1t^rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar structure on an aircraft that houses one or more guns and sometimes a gunner.
turret	3.
	syl	tur+ret
	pron	<1t^rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall wooden tower on wheels used formerly by besiegers to scale the walls of a fortress.
turret	4.
	syl	tur+ret
	pron	<1t^rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a lathe part that has a number of tools projecting radially from it that, as it turns, are presented to the workpiece in succession.
turriculate	infl
	head	turreted
	or	turriculated
	syl	tur+ric:u+late
	pron	<t^1rikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
turriculated	infl
	head	turreted
	or	turriculate
	syl	tur+ric:u+lat+ed
	pos	adj.
turreted	1.
	syl	tur+ret+ed
	pron	<1t^ritid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or resembling a turret or turrets.
turreted	2.
	syl	tur+ret+ed
	pron	<1t^ritid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gastropod shell
	def	having the shape of a long spiral.
turret lathe	0.
	syl	tur+ret lathe
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {capstan lathe}.
turtle	ety	C17: from French tortue #7tortoise (influenced by #7{turtle %2})
turtle	H1.1.
	syl	tur+tle
	pron	<1tR:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aquatic chelonian reptiles, esp. those of the marine family having a flattened shell enclosing the body and flipper-like limbs adapted for swimming.
turtle	H1.2.
	syl	tur+tle
	pron	<1tR:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of the chelonian reptiles, including the tortoises and terrapins.
turtle	H1.3.
	syl	tur+tle
	pron	<1tR:tL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a zippered bag made as part of a spinnaker for holding the sail so that it can be set rapidly.
turn turtle	4.
	head	turtle
	syl	turn turtle.
	def	to capsize.
turtle	H1.5.
	syl	tur+tle
	pron	<1tR:tL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to catch or hunt turtles.
turtler	sub
	head	turtle
	syl	tur+tler
	pos	n.
turtle	ety	Old English turtla, from Latin turtur, of imitative origin; related to German Turteltaube 
turtle	H2.0.
	syl	tur+tle
	pron	<1tR:tL>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for {turtledove}.
turtleback	1.
	syl	tur:tle+back
	pron	<1tR:tL2b@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an arched projection over the upper deck of a ship at the bow and sometimes at the stern for protection in heavy seas.
turtleback	2.
	syl	tur:tle+back
	pron	<1tR:tL2b@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	now obsolete in archaeological usage
	def	a crude convex stone axe.
turtledove	ety	see #7{turtle %2}
turtledove	1.
	syl	tur:tle+dove
	pron	<1tR:tL2d^v>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Old World doves of the genus having a brown plumage with speckled wings and a long dark tail.
turtledove	2.
	syl	tur:tle+dove
	pron	<1tR:tL2d^v>
	pos	n.
	def	a gentle or loving person.
turtleneck	0.a.
	syl	tur:tle+neck
	pron	<1tR:tL2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	a round high close-fitting neck on a sweater or the sweater itself.
turtleneck	0.b.
	syl	tur:tle+neck
	pron	<1tR:tL2nek>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a turtleneck sweater.
turves	0.
	syl	turves
	pron	<tR:vz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {turf}.
Tuscan	1.
	syl	Tus+can
	pron	<1t^sk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Tuscany, its inhabitants, or their dialect of Italian.
Tuscan	2.
	syl	Tus+can
	pron	<1t^sk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, denoting, or relating to one of the five classical orders of architecture: characterized by a column with an unfluted shaft and a capital and base with mouldings but no decoration. See also {Ionic, Composite, Doric, Corinthian}.
Tuscan	3.
	syl	Tus+can
	pron	<1t^sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Tuscany.
Tuscan	4.
	syl	Tus+can
	pron	<1t^sk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dialects of Italian spoken in Tuscany, esp. the dialect of Florence: the standard form of Italian.
Tuscany	0.
	syl	Tus+ca+ny
	pron	<1t^sk*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of central Italy, on the Ligurian and Tyrrhenian Seas: corresponds roughly to ancient Etruria; a region of numerous small states in medieval times; united in the 15th and 16th centuries under Florence; united with the rest of Italy in 1861. Capital: Florence. Pop.: 3470915 (1971). Area: 22990 sq. km (8876 sq. miles). Italian name: {Toscana}.
Tuscaroras	infl
	head	Tuscarora
	or	Tuscarora
	syl	Tus+ca+ro+ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tuscarora	infl
	or	Tuscaroras
	syl	Tus+ca+ro+ra
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tuscarora	1.
	syl	Tus+ca+ro+ra
	pron	<2t^sk*1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people formerly living in North Carolina, who later moved to New York State and joined the Iroquois.
Tuscarora	2.
	syl	Tus+ca+ro+ra
	pron	<2t^sk*1rc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Iroquoian family.
tusche	ety	from German, from tuschen to touch up with colour or ink, from French toucher to #7touch 
tusche	0.
	syl	tusche
	pron	<tuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used in lithography for drawing the design and as a resist in silk-screen printing and lithography.
Tusculum	0.
	syl	Tus+cu+lum
	pron	<1t^skjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city in Latium near Rome.
Tusculan	sub
	head	Tusculum
	syl	Tus+cu+lan
	pos	adj.
tush	H1.0.
	syl	tush
	pron	<t^S>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of disapproval or contempt.
tush	ety	Old English t*_usc; see #7tusk 
tush	H2.0.
	syl	tush
	pron	<t^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a tusk.
tusk	ety	Old English t*_usc; related to Old Frisian tosk; see #7tooth 
tusk	1.
	syl	tusk
	pos	t^sk; n.
	def	a pointed elongated usually paired tooth in the elephant, walrus, and certain other mammals that is specialized for fighting.
tusk	2.
	syl	tusk
	pos	t^sk; n.
	def	the canine tooth of certain animals, esp. horses.
tusk	3.
	syl	tusk
	pos	t^sk; n.
	def	a sharp pointed projection.
tusk	4.
	syl	tusk
	pos	t^sk; n.
	def	Also called: {tusk tenon}. a tenon shaped with an additional oblique shoulder to make a stronger joint.
tusk	5.
	syl	tusk
	pos	vb.
	def	to stab, tear, or gore with the tusks.
tusked	sub
	head	tusk
	syl	tusked
	pos	adj.
tusklike	sub
	head	tusk
	syl	tusk+2like
	pos	adj.
tusker	0.
	syl	tusk+er
	pron	<1t^sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal with prominent tusks, esp. a wild boar or elephant.
tusk shell	0.
	syl	tusk shell
	pos	n.
	def	any of various burrowing seashore molluscs of the genus and related genera that have a long narrow tubular shell open at both ends: class Also called: {tooth shell}.
tussah	ety	C17: from Hindi tasar shuttle, from Sanskrit tasara a wild silkworm
tussore	alt
	head	tussah
	or	tussah
	syl	tus+sore
	pron	<tu1sc:>, <1t^s*>
	pos	n.
tussah	1.
	or	tussore
	syl	tus+sah
	pron	<1t^s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong coarse brownish Indian silk obtained from the cocoons of an oriental saturniid silkworm,
tussah	2.
	or	tussore
	syl	tus+sah
	pron	<1t^s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric woven from this silk.
tussah	3.
	or	tussore
	syl	tus+sah
	pron	<1t^s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the silkworm producing this silk.
Marie	infl
	head	Tussaud
	syl	Ma:rie
	pron	<ma1ri>
	pos	n.
Tussaud	0.
	syl	Tus:saud
	pron	French <ty1so>
	pos	n.
	def	1760-1850, Swiss modeller in wax, who founded a permanent exhibition in London of historical and contemporary figures.
tussis	ety	Latin: cough
tussis	0.
	syl	tus+sis
	pron	<1t^sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for a {cough}. See {pertussis}.
tussal	sub
	head	tussis
	syl	tus+sal
	pos	adj.
tussle	ety	C15: related to Old High German z*_usen; see #7tousle 
tussle	1.
	syl	tus+sle
	pron	<1t^sL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fight or wrestle in a vigorous way; struggle.
tussle	2.
	syl	tus+sle
	pron	<1t^sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vigorous fight; scuffle; struggle.
tussock	ety	C16: perhaps related to #7tusk 
tussock	0.
	syl	tus+sock
	pron	<1t^s*k>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense tuft of vegetation, esp. of grass.
tussocky	sub
	head	tussock
	syl	tus+sock:y
	pos	adj.
tussock grass	1.
	syl	tus+sock grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several pasture grasses of the genus
tussock grass	2.
	syl	tus+sock grass
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tough grass, that is unpalatable to stock and a serious pest in overgrazed areas.
tussock moth	0.
	syl	tus+sock moth
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pale or dull-coloured moths of the family (or , the hairy caterpillars of which are pests of many trees. See also {gypsy moth, brown-tail moth, gold-tail moth}.
tuts	infl
	head	tut
	syl	tuts
	pos	interj. pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling; pron. t^t),; n. t^t),; vb.
tutting	infl
	head	tut
	syl	tut+ting
	pos	interj. pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling; pron. t^t),; n. t^t),; vb.
tutted	infl
	head	tut
	syl	tut+ted.
	pos	interj. pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling; pron. t^t),; n. t^t),; vb.
tut-tut	infl
	head	tut
	syl	tut-tut.
	pos	interj. pronounced as an alveolar click; spelling; pron. t^t),; n. t^t),; vb.
Tutankhamun	alt
	head	Tutankhamen
	or	Tutankhamen
	syl	Tu:tan:kha:mun
	pron	<2tu:t*nka:1mu:n>
	pos	n.
Tutankhamen	0.
	or	Tutankhamun
	syl	Tu:tan:kha:men
	pron	<2tu:t*n1ka:men>, <-m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	king (1361-1352 #7b.c.) of the 18th dynasty of Egypt. His tomb near Luxor, discovered in 1922, contained a wealth of material objects.
tutee	0.
	syl	tu+tee
	pron	<tju:1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	one who is tutored, esp. in a university.
tutelage	ety	C17: from Latin t*_ut*_ela a caring for, from tu*_er*_i to watch over; compare #7tuition 
tutelage	1.
	syl	tu+te:lage
	pron	<1tju:tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or office of a guardian or tutor.
tutelage	2.
	syl	tu+te:lage
	pron	<1tju:tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	instruction or guidance, esp. by a tutor.
tutelage	3.
	syl	tu+te:lage
	pron	<1tju:tiliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being under the supervision of a guardian or tutor.
tutelar	alt
	head	tutelary
	or	tutelary
	syl	tu+te:lar
	pron	<1tju:til*>
	pos	adj.
tutelary	1.
	or	tutelar
	syl	tu+te:lar:y
	pron	<1tju:til*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	invested with the role of guardian or protector.
tutelary	2.
	or	tutelar
	syl	tu+te:lar:y
	pron	<1tju:til*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a guardian or guardianship.
tutelaries	infl
	head	tutelary
	or	tutelars
	syl	tu+te:lar:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tutelars	infl
	head	tutelary
	or	tutelaries
	syl	tu+te:lars.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tutelary	3.
	or	tutelar
	syl	tu+te:lar:y
	pron	<1tju:til*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tutelary person, deity, or saint.
tutiorism	ety	C19: from Latin tutior safer, comparative of tutus safe
tutiorism	0.
	syl	tu+ti+or+ism
	pron	<1tju:ti*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Roman Catholic moral theol?!ogy
	def	the doctrine that in cases of moral doubt it is best to follow the safer course or that in agreement with the law.
tutiorist	sub
	head	tutiorism
	syl	tu+ti+or+ist
	pos	n.
tutor	ety	C14: from Latin: a watcher, from tu*_er*_i to watch over
tutor	1.
	syl	tu+tor
	pron	<1tju:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a teacher, usually instructing individual pupils and often engaged privately.
tutor	2.
	syl	tu+tor
	pron	<1tju:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	at universities, colleges, etc.
	def	a member of staff responsible for the teaching and supervision of a certain number of students.
tutor	3.
	syl	tu+tor
	pron	<1tju:t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as a tutor to (someone); instruct.
tutor	4.
	syl	tu+tor
	pron	<1tju:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as guardian to; have care of.
tutor	5.
	syl	tu+tor
	pron	<1tju:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to study under a tutor.
tutor	6.
	syl	tu+tor
	pron	<1tju:t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to admonish, discipline, or reprimand.
tutorage	sub
	head	tutor
	or	tutorship
	syl	tu+tor+age
	pos	n.
tutorship	sub
	head	tutor
	or	tutorage
	syl	tu+tor+2ship
	pos	n.
tutorial	1.
	syl	tu+to+ri:al
	pron	<tju:1tc:ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of intensive tuition given by a tutor to an individual student or to a small group of students.
tutorial	2.
	syl	tu+to+ri:al
	pron	<tju:1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a tutor.
tutorial system	0.
	syl	tu+to+ri:al sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system, mainly in universities, in which students receive guidance in academic or personal matters from tutors.
tutsan	ety	C15: from Old French toute-saine (unattested), literally: all healthy
tutsan	0.
	syl	tut+san
	pron	<1t^ts*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a woodland shrub, of Europe and W Asia, having yellow flowers and reddish-purple fruits: family See also {Saint John's wort}.
Tutsi	infl
	or	Tutsis
	syl	Tut+si
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tutsis	infl
	head	Tutsi
	or	Tutsi
	syl	Tut+sis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Tutsi	0.
	syl	Tut+si
	pron	<1tu:tsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Bantu people of Rwanda.
tutti	ety	C18: from Italian, pl. of tutto all, from Latin t*_otus 
tutti	0.
	syl	tut+ti
	pron	<1tuti>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed by the whole orchestra, choir, etc. Compare {soli}.
tutti-frutti	ety	from Italian, literally: all the fruits
tutti-frutti	1.
	syl	tut:ti-frut:ti
	pron	<1tu:ti1fru:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	an ice cream or a confection containing small pieces of candied or fresh fruits.
tutti-frutti	2.
	syl	tut:ti-frut:ti
	pron	<1tu:ti1fru:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup.
tutti-frutti	3.
	syl	tut:ti-frut:ti
	pron	<1tu:ti1fru:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a flavour like that of many fruits combined.
tutti-frutti	4.
	syl	tut:ti-frut:ti
	pron	<1tu:ti1fru:ti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having such a flavour.
tut-tut	1.
	syl	tut-tut
	pron	<1t^t1t^t>
	pos	interj. pronounced as alveolar clicks; spelling; pron.
	def	an exclamation of mild reprimand, disapproval, or surprise. {~} {-tuts, -tut@.ting, -tut@.ted}.
tut-tut	2.
	syl	tut-tut
	pron	<1t^t1t^t>
	pos	interj. pronounced as alveolar clicks; spelling; pron.
	mod	intr.
	def	to express disapproval by the exclamation of @6tut-tut.@9 {~}
tut-tut	3.
	syl	tut-tut
	pron	<1t^t1t^t>
	pos	interj. pronounced as alveolar clicks; spelling; pron.
	def	the act of tut-tutting. {~} Often shortened to {tut}.
tutty	ety	C14: from Old French tutie, from Arabic t*_utiy*_a, probably from Persian, from Sanskrit tuttha 
tutty	0.
	syl	tut+ty
	pron	<1t^ti>
	pos	n.
	def	finely powdered impure zinc oxide obtained from the flues of zinc-smelting furnaces and used as a polishing powder.
tutu	ety	from French, changed from the nursery word cucu backside, from cul, from Latin c*_ulus the buttocks
tutu	0.
	syl	tu:tu
	pron	<1tu:tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short skirt worn by ballerinas, made of projecting layers of stiffened sheer material.
Tutuila	0.
	syl	Tu+tu:i+la
	pron	<2tu:tu:1El*>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island of American Samoa, in the SW Pacific. Chief town and port: Pago Pago. Pop.: 25557 (1970). Area: 135 sq. km (52 sq. miles).
Tuva Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Tu:va Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<1tu:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the S Soviet Union: mountainous. Capital: Kizyl. Pop.: 230864 (1970). Area: 170500 sq. km (65800 sq. miles). Also called: {Tuvinian ASSR}.
Tuvalu	0.
	syl	Tuvalu
	pron	<tu:v*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of nine coral islands in the SW Pacific: established as a British protectorate in 1892; from 1915 until 1975 they formed part of the British colony of the Gilbert and Ellice Islands; achieved full independence in 1978. Area: 24 sq. km (9.5 sq. miles). Former names: {Lagoon Islands, Ellice Islands}.
tu-whit tu-whoo	0.
	syl	tu-whit tu-whoo
	pron	<t*1wit> <t*1wu:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation or representation of the sound made by an owl.
tuxedo	ety	C19: named after a country club in Tuxedo Park, New York
tuxedos	infl
	head	tuxedo
	syl	tux+e:dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tuxedo	0.
	syl	tux+e:do
	pron	<t^k1sEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {dinner jacket}.
Tuxtla Guti'errez	0.
	syl	Tux+tla Gu+ti*'er+rez
	pron	Spanish <1tustla> <gu1tjArrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Mexico, capital of Chiapas state: agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 89326 (1970).
tuyere	ety	C18: from French, from tuyau pipe, from Old French tuel, probably of Germanic origin
twyer	alt
	head	tuyere
	or	tuyere
	syl	twy+er
	pron	<1twI*>
	pos	n.
tuyere	0.
	or	twyer
	syl	tu+y*`ere
	pron	<1twEe*>, <1twI*>, French <ty1je:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a nozzle in a blast furnace through which air is injected.
TV	0.
	syl	TV
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	television.
TVA	0.
	syl	TVA
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Tennessee Valley Authority.
Tver	0.
	syl	Tver
	qual	Russian
	def	tvjerj) the former name (until 1932) of {Kalinin}.
twaddle	ety	C16 twattle, variant of twittle or tittle; see #7tittle -#7tattle 
twaddle	1.
	syl	twad+dle
	pron	<1twodL>
	pos	n.
	def	silly, trivial, or pretentious talk or writing; nonsense.
twaddle	2.
	syl	twad+dle
	pron	<1twodL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to talk or write (something) in a silly or pretentious way.
twaddler	sub
	head	twaddle
	syl	twad+dler
	pos	n.
twain	ety	Old English tw*_egen; related to Old Saxon tw*_ene, Old High German zw*_ene, Old Norse tveir, Gothic twai 
twain	0.
	syl	twain
	pron	<twAn>
	usage	determiner, n.
	def	an archaic word for {two}.
Mark	infl
	head	Twain
	syl	Mark
	pos	n.
Twain	0.
	syl	Twain
	pron	<twAn>
	pos	n.
	def	pen name of 1835-1910, U.S. novelist and humorist, famous for his classics (1876) and (1885).
twang	ety	C16: of imitative origin
twang	1.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp ringing sound produced by or as if by the plucking of a taut string.
	exam	1	the twang of a guitar.
twang	2.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of plucking a string to produce such a sound.
twang	3.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a strongly nasal quality in a person's speech, esp. in certain dialects.
twang	4.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a twang.
	exam	1	to twang a guitar.
twang	5.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strum (music, a tune, etc.).
	exam	1	to twang on a guitar.
twang	6.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or utter with a sharp nasal voice.
twang	7.
	syl	twang
	pron	<tw@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be released or move with a twang.
	exam	1	the arrow twanged away.
twangy	sub
	head	twang
	syl	twang:y
	pos	adj.
'twas	0.
	syl	'twas
	pron	<twoz>, <unstressed> <tw*z>
	qual	Poetic or dialect. contraction of
	def	it was.
twat	ety	of unknown origin
twat	1.
	syl	twat
	pron	<tw@t>, <twot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	the female genitals.
twat	2.
	syl	twat
	pron	<tw@t>, <twot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a girl or woman considered sexually.
twat	3.
	syl	twat
	pron	<tw@t>, <twot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a foolish or despicable person.
twattle	0.
	syl	twat+tle
	pron	<1twotL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {twaddle}.
twayblade	ety	C16: translation of Medieval Latin bifolium having two leaves, from obsolete tway #7two+blade 
twayblade	0.
	syl	tway+blade
	pron	<1twA2blAd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various terrestrial orchids of the genera etc., having a basal pair of oval unstalked leaves arranged opposite each other.
tweak	ety	Old English twiccian; related to Old High German zwecch*_on; see #7twitch 
tweak	1.
	syl	tweak
	pron	<twEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist, jerk, or pinch with a sharp or sudden movement.
	exam	1	to tweak someone's nose.
tweak	2.
	syl	tweak
	pron	<twEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Motor racing slang.
	def	to tune (a car or engine) for peak performance.
tweak	3.
	syl	tweak
	pron	<twEk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an instance of tweaking.
tweaky	sub
	head	tweak
	syl	tweak:y
	pos	adj.
twee	ety	C19: from tweet, mincing or affected pronunciation of #7sweet 
twee	0.
	syl	twee
	pron	<twE>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	excessively sentimental, sweet, or pretty.
tweed	ety	C19: probably from tweel, Scottish variant of #7twill, influenced by Tweed, name of Scottish river
tweed	1.a.
	syl	tweed
	pron	<twEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick woollen often knobbly cloth produced originally in Scotland.
tweed	1.b.
	syl	tweed
	pron	<twEd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a tweed coat.
tweed	2.
	syl	tweed
	pron	<twEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	clothes made of this cloth, esp. a man's or woman's suit.
Tweed	0.
	syl	Tweed
	pron	<twEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE Scotland and NE England, flowing east and forming part of the border between Scotland and England, then crossing into England to enter the North Sea at Berwick. Length: 156 km (97 miles).
Tweeddale	0.
	syl	Tweed+dale
	pron	<1twEd2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Peebles}.
Tweedledum and Tweedledee	ety	C19: from the proverbial names of two musicians who were rivals
Tweedledum and Tweedledee	0.
	syl	Twee+dle+dum and Twee+dle+dee
	pron	<2twEdL1d^m> <2twEdL1dE>
	pos	n.
	def	any two persons or things that differ only slightly from each other; two of a kind.
Baron	infl
	head	Tweedsmuir
	syl	Bar:on.
	pos	n.
Tweedsmuir	0.
	syl	Tweeds:muir
	pron	<1twEdzmju*>
	pos	n.
	def	title of (John) {Buchan}.
tweedier	infl
	head	tweedy
	syl	tweed:i+er
	pos	adj.
tweediest	infl
	head	tweedy
	syl	tweed:i+est.
	pos	adj.
tweedy	1.
	syl	tweed:y
	pron	<1twEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, made of, or resembling tweed.
tweedy	2.
	syl	tweed:y
	pron	<1twEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing a fondness for a hearty outdoor life, usually associated with wearers of tweeds.
'tween	0.
	syl	'tween
	pron	<twEn>
	qual	Poetic or dialect. contraction of
	def	between.
'tween decks	alt
	head	'tween deck
	or	'tween deck
	syl	'tween decks
	pos	n.
'tween deck	0.
	or	'tween decks
	syl	'tween deck
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a space between two continuous decks of a vessel.
tweeny	ety	C19: shortened from #7between (that is, a maid between cook and housemaid)
tweenies	infl
	head	tweeny
	syl	tween:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tweeny	0.
	syl	tween:y
	pron	<1twEni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal, obsolete.
	def	a maid who assists both cook and housemaid.
tweet	ety	C19: of imitative origin
tweet	1.
	syl	tweet
	pron	<twEt>
	pos	interj.
	usage	often reiterated
	def	an imitation or representation of the thin chirping sound made by small or young birds.
tweet	2.
	syl	tweet
	pron	<twEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make this sound.
tweeter	ety	C20: from #7tweet 
tweeter	0.
	syl	tweet+er
	pron	<1twEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loudspeaker used in high-fidelity systems for the reproduction of high audio frequencies. It is usually employed in conjunction with a woofer and a crossover network.
tweeze	ety	C17: back formation from #7tweezers 
tweeze	0.
	syl	tweeze
	pron	<twEz>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to take hold of or pluck (hair, small objects, etc.) with or as if with tweezers.
tweezers	ety	C17: plural of tweezer (on the model of scissors, etc.), from tweeze case of instruments, from French *'etuis cases (of instruments), from Old French estuier to preserve, from Vulgar Latin studi*_are (unattested) to keep, from Latin stud*_ere to care about
tweezers	0.
	syl	twee+zers
	pron	<1twEz*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a small pincer-like instrument for handling small objects, plucking out hairs, etc. Also called: {pair of tweezers, tweezer} (esp. U.S.).
twelfth	1.a.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the eleventh in number or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 12th.
twelfth	1.b.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the twelfth of the month.
twelfth	2.a.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 12 equal or nearly equal parts of an object, quantity, measurement, etc.
twelfth	2.b.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a twelfth part.
twelfth	3.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction equal to one divided by 12 (1/12) .
twelfth	4.a.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of one octave plus a fifth.
twelfth	4.b.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of two notes constituting such an interval in relation to the other.
twelfth	4.c.
	syl	twelfth
	pron	<twelfT>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop sounding a note one octave and a fifth higher than that normally produced by the key depressed.
Twelfth Day	0.a.
	syl	Twelfth Day
	pos	n.
	def	Jan. 6, the twelfth day after Christmas and the feast of the Epiphany, formerly observed as the final day of the Christmas celebrations {}.
Twelfth Day	0.b.
	syl	Twelfth Day
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Twelfth-Day celebrations.
twelfth man	0.
	syl	twelfth man
	pos	n.
	def	a reserve player in a cricket team.
Twelfth Night	0.a.
	syl	Twelfth Night
	pos	n.
	def	the evening of Jan. 5, the eve of Twelfth Day, formerly observed with various festal celebrations.
Twelfth Night	0.b.
	syl	Twelfth Night
	pos	n.
	def	the evening of Twelfth Day itself.
Twelfth Night	0.c.
	syl	Twelfth Night
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Twelfth-Night customs.
Twelfthtide	0.a.
	syl	Twelfth+tide
	pron	<1twelfT2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the season of Epiphany.
Twelfthtide	0.b.
	syl	Twelfth+tide
	pron	<1twelfT2tId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Twelfthtide celebrations.
twelve	ety	Old English twelf; related to Old Frisian twelif, Old High German zwelif, Old Norse tolf, Gothic twalif 
twelve	1.
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and two. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
twelve	2.
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 12, XII, etc., representing this number.
twelve	3.
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	n.
	def	something represented by, representing, or consisting of 12 units.
twelve	4.
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {twelve o'clock}. noon or midnight.
twelve	5.a.
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to twelve.
	exam	1	twelve loaves.
twelve	5.b.
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	twelve have arrived.
twelve	xref
	syl	twelve
	pron	<twelv>
	pos	n.
	def	Relat?!ed adj.: {duodecimal}. See also {dozen}.
twelve-mile limit	0.
	syl	twelve-mile lim+it
	pos	n.
	def	the offshore boundary 12 miles from the coast claimed by some states as marking the extent of their territorial jurisdiction.
twelvemos	infl
	head	twelvemo
	syl	twelve+mos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
twelvemo	0.
	syl	twelve+mo
	pron	<1twelvm*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bookbinding.
	def	another word for {duodecimo}.
twelvemonth	0.
	syl	twelve+month
	pron	<1twelv2m^nT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for a {year}.
the	infl
	head	Twelve Tables
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Twelve Tables	0.
	syl	Twelve Ta:bles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the earliest code of Roman civil, criminal, and religious law, promulgated in 451-450 #7b.c.
twelve-tone	0.
	syl	twelve-tone
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting the type of serial music invented and developed by Arnold Schoenberg, which uses as musical material a tone row formed by the 12 semitones of the chromatic scale, together with its inverted and retrograde versions. The technique has been applied in various ways by different composers and usually results in music in which there are few, if any, tonal centres. See {serialism}.
twentieth	1.a.
	syl	twen+ti+eth
	pron	<1twentiiT>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming after the nineteenth in numbering or counting order, position, time, etc.; being the ordinal number of often written 20th.
twentieth	1.b.
	syl	twen+ti+eth
	pron	<1twentiiT>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	he left on the twentieth.
twentieth	2.a.
	syl	twen+ti+eth
	pron	<1twentiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	one of 20 approximately equal parts of something.
twentieth	2.b.
	syl	twen+ti+eth
	pron	<1twentiiT>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a twentieth part.
twentieth	3.
	syl	twen+ti+eth
	pron	<1twentiiT>
	pos	n.
	def	the fraction that is equal to one divided by 20 (1/20).
twentieth man	0.
	syl	twen+ti+eth man
	pos	n.
	qual	Australian Rules football.
	def	the second reserve player.
twenty	ety	Old English tw*_entig; related to Old High German zweinzug, German zwanzig 
twenties	infl
	head	twenty
	syl	twen+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
twenty	1.
	syl	twen+ty
	pron	<1twenti>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the product of ten and two; a score. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
twenty	2.
	syl	twen+ty
	pron	<1twenti>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 20, XX, etc., representing this number.
twenty	3.
	syl	twen+ty
	pron	<1twenti>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of 20 units.
twenty	4.a.
	syl	twen+ty
	pron	<1twenti>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to twenty.
	exam	1	twenty questions.
twenty	4.b.
	syl	twen+ty
	pron	<1twenti>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	to order twenty.
twenty-one	0.
	syl	twen:ty-one
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {{pontoon%2} (sense 1)}.
twenty-twenty	0.
	syl	twen:ty-twen:ty
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	having normal visual acuity: usually written 20/20.
'twere	0.
	syl	'twere
	pron	<twR:>, <unstressed> <tw*>
	qual	Poetic or dialect. contraction of
	def	it were.
twerp	ety	C20: of unknown origin
twirp	alt
	head	twerp
	or	twerp
	syl	twirp
	pron	<twR:p>
	pos	n.
twerp	0.
	or	twirp
	syl	twerp
	pron	<twR:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a silly, weak-minded, or contemptible person.
Twi	1.
	syl	Twi
	pron	<twE>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of S Ghana: one of the two chief dialects of Akan. Formerly called: {Ashanti}. Compare {Fanti}.
Twi	2.
	or	Twis
	syl	Twi
	pron	<twE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of the Negroid people who speak this language.
twibill	ety	Old English, from twi- two, double+ bill sword, #7{bill %3}
twibil	alt
	head	twibill
	or	twibill
	syl	twi+bil
	pron	<1twI2bil>
	pos	n.
twibill	1.
	or	twibil
	syl	twi+bill
	pron	<1twI2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a mattock with a blade shaped like an adze at one end and like an axe at the other.
twibill	2.
	or	twibil
	syl	twi+bill
	pron	<1twI2bil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a double-bladed battle-axe.
twice	ety	Old English twiwa; related to Old Norse tvisvar, Middle Low German twiges 
twice	1.
	syl	twice
	pron	<twIs>
	pos	adv.
	def	two times; on two occasions or in two cases.
	exam	1	he coughed twice.
twice	2.
	syl	twice
	pron	<twIs>
	pos	adv.
	def	double in degree or quantity.
	exam	1	twice as long.
twice-laid	1.
	syl	twice-laid
	pos	adj.
	def	made from strands of used rope.
twice-laid	2.
	syl	twice-laid
	pos	adj.
	def	made from old or used material or retwisted yarn.
twice-told	0.
	syl	twice-told
	pos	adj.
	def	hackneyed through repeated use.
Twickenham	0.
	syl	Twick+en+ham
	pron	<1twik*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a former town in SE England, on the River Thames: part of the Greater London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames since 1965; contains the English Rugby Football Union ground.
twiddle	ety	C16: probably a blend of #7twirl+fiddle 
twiddle	1.
	syl	twid+dle
	pron	<1twidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to twirl or fiddle (with), often in an idle way.
twiddle one's thumbs	2.
	head	twiddle
	syl	twiddle one's thumbs.
	def	to do nothing; be unoccupied.
twiddle	3.
	syl	twid+dle
	pron	<1twidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to turn, twirl, or rotate.
twiddle	4.
	syl	twid+dle
	pron	<1twidL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to be occupied with trifles.
twiddle	5.
	syl	twid+dle
	pron	<1twidL>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of twiddling.
twiddler	sub
	head	twiddle
	syl	twid+dler
	pos	n.
twig	ety	Old English twigge; related to Old Norse dvika consisting of two, Old High German zw*_ig twig, Old Danish tvige fork
twig	H1.1.
	syl	twig
	pron	<twig>
	pos	n.
	def	any small branch or shoot of a tree or other woody plant.
twig	H1.2.
	syl	twig
	pron	<twig>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling this, esp. a minute branch of a blood vessel.
twiglike	sub
	head	twig
	syl	twig+2like
	pos	adj.
twig	ety	C18: perhaps from Scottish Gaelic tuig I understand
twigs	infl
	head	twig
	syl	twigs
	pos	vb.
twigging	infl
	head	twig
	syl	twig+ging
	pos	vb.
twigged	infl
	head	twig
	syl	twigged.
	pos	vb.
twig	H2.1.
	syl	twig
	pron	<twig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to understand (something).
twig	H2.2.
	syl	twig
	pron	<twig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to find out or suddenly comprehend (something).
	exam	1	he hasn't twigged yet.
twig	H2.3.
	syl	twig
	pron	<twig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.; Rare.
	def	to perceive (something).
twiggier	infl
	head	twiggy
	syl	twig+gi+er
	pos	adj.
twiggiest	infl
	head	twiggy
	syl	twig+gi+est.
	pos	adj.
twiggy	1.
	syl	twig+gy
	pron	<1twigi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a twig or twigs.
twiggy	2.
	syl	twig+gy
	pron	<1twigi>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with twigs.
twiggy	3.
	syl	twig+gy
	pron	<1twigi>
	pos	adj.
	def	slender or fragile.
twilight	ety	C15: literally: half light (between day and night), from Old English twi- half+#7light  &- twi+lit (#!twa$I@!l$It) adj.
twilight	1.
	syl	twi+light
	pron	<1twI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the soft diffused light occurring when the sun is just below the horizon, esp. following sunset.
twilight	2.
	syl	twi+light
	pron	<1twI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period in which this light occurs.
twilight	3.
	syl	twi+light
	pron	<1twI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time during which the sun is a specified angular distance below the horizon (6?%, 12?%, and 18?% for {civil twilight, nautical twilight}, and {astronomical twilight}, respectively).
twilight	4.
	syl	twi+light
	pron	<1twI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any faint light.
twilight	5.
	syl	twi+light
	pron	<1twI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a period in which strength, importance, etc., are waning.
	exam	1	the twilight of his life.
twilight	6.
	syl	twi+light
	pron	<1twI2lIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to twilight; dim.
Twilight of the Gods	0.
	syl	Twi+light of the Gods
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {G*"otterd*"ammerung} or {Ragnar*"ok}.
twilight sleep	0.
	syl	twi+light sleep
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a state of partial anaesthesia in which the patient retains a slight degree of consciousness.
twilight zone	1.
	syl	twi+light zone
	pos	n.
	def	an area of a city or town, usually sur?!rounding the central business district, where houses have become dilapidated.
twilight zone	2.
	syl	twi+light zone
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest level of the ocean to which light can penetrate.
twilight zone	3.
	syl	twi+light zone
	pos	n.
	def	any indefinite or transitional condition or area.
twill	ety	Old English twilic having a double thread; related to Old High German zwil*_ith twill, Latin bil*_ix two-threaded
twill	1.
	syl	twill
	pron	<twil>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in textiles
	def	of or designating a weave in which the weft yarns are worked around two or more warp yarns to produce an effect of parallel diagonal lines or ribs.
twill	2.
	syl	twill
	pron	<twil>
	pos	n.
	def	any fabric so woven.
twill	3.
	syl	twill
	pron	<twil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weave in this fashion.
'twill	0.
	syl	'twill
	pron	<twil>
	qual	Poetic or dialect. contraction of
	def	it will.
twin	ety	Old English twinn; related to Old High German zwiniling twin, Old Norse tvinnr double
twin	1.a.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two persons or animals conceived at the same time.
twin	1.b.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a twin brother.
	def	See also {{identical} (sense 3)}, {{fraternal} (sense 3)}.
twin	2.a.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two persons or things that are identical or very similar; counterpart.
twin	2.b.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	twin carburettors.
twin	3.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {macle}. a crystal consisting of two parts each of which has a definite orientation to the other. {~} {twins, twin+ning, twinned}.
twin	4.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	def	to pair or be paired together; couple.
twin	5.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bear twins.
twin	6.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	to form into a twin.
twin	7.
	syl	twin
	pron	<twin>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be born as a twin.
twin bed	0.
	syl	twin bed
	pos	n.
	def	one of a pair of matching single beds.
twinberries	infl
	head	twinberry
	syl	twin+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
twinberry	0.
	syl	twin+ber:ry
	pron	<1twinb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{partridgeberry} (sense 1)}.
twin bill	0.
	syl	twin bill
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for {double feature} or {double-header} (sense 2).
twine	ety	Old English tw*_in; related to Old Frisian tw*_ine, Dutch twijn twine, Lithuanian dvynu twins; see #7twin 
twine	1.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	n.
	def	string made by twisting together fibres of hemp, cotton, etc.
twine	2.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of twining.
twine	3.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	n.
	def	something produced or characterized by twining.
twine	4.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a twist, coil, or convolution.
twine	5.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a knot, tangle, or snarl.
twine	6.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist together; interweave.
	exam	1	she twined the wicker to make a basket.
twine	7.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form by or as if by twining.
	exam	1	to twine a garland.
twine	8.
	syl	twine
	pron	<twIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by around
	def	to wind or cause to wind, esp. in spirals.
	exam	1	the creeper twines around the tree.
twiner	sub
	head	twine
	syl	twin+er
	pos	n.
twinflower	0.
	syl	twin+flow:er
	pron	<1twin2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	an evergreen caprifoliaceous trailing shrub, of North America, having round leaves, white or pink fragrant bell-shaped flowers arranged in pairs, and yellow fruits.
twinge	ety	Old English twengan to pinch; related to Old High German zwengen 
twinge	1.
	syl	twinge
	pron	<twinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden brief darting or stabbing pain.
twinge	2.
	syl	twinge
	pron	<twinJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp emotional pang.
	exam	1	a twinge of conscience.
twinge	3.
	syl	twinge
	pron	<twinJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or cause to have a twinge.
twinge	4.
	syl	twinge
	pron	<twinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pinch; tweak.
twinkle	ety	Old English twinclian; related to Middle High German zwinken to blink
twinkle	1.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to emit or reflect light in a flickering manner; shine brightly and intermittently; spar?!kle.
	exam	1	twinkling stars.
twinkle	2.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of the eyes
	def	to sparkle, esp. with amusement or delight.
twinkle	3.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to move about quickly.
twinkle	4.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to wink (the eyes); blink.
twinkle	5.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an intermittent gleam of light; flickering brightness; sparkle or glimmer.
twinkle	6.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	an instant.
twinkle	7.
	syl	twin+kle
	pron	<1twiGkL>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	a rare word for {wink}.
twinkler	sub
	head	twinkle
	syl	twin+kler
	pos	n.
twink	alt
	head	twinkling
	or	twinkling
	syl	twink
	pron	<twiGk>
	pos	n.
twinkling	0.
	or	twink
	syl	twin+kling
	pron	<1twiGkliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a very short time; instant; moment. Also called: {twinkling of an eye}.
twin-lens reflex	0.
	syl	twin-lens re+flex
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {reflex camera}.
the	infl
	head	Twins
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Twins	0.
	syl	Twins
	pron	<twinz>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Gemini, the third sign of the zodiac.
twin-screw	0.
	syl	twin-screw
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	having two propellers.
twin-set	0.
	syl	twin-set
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a matching jumper and cardigan.
twin town	0.
	syl	twin town
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a town that has civic associations, such as reciprocal visits and cultural exchanges, with a foreign town, usually of similar size and sometimes with other similarities, as in commercial activities.
twirl	ety	C16: perhaps a blend of #7twist+whirl 
twirl	1.
	syl	twirl
	pron	<twR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move around rapidly and repeatedly in a circle.
twirl	2.
	syl	twirl
	pron	<twR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist, wind, or twiddle, often idly.
	exam	1	she twirled her hair around her finger.
twirl	3.
	syl	twirl
	pron	<twR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by around or about
	def	to turn suddenly to face another way.
	exam	1	she twirled around angrily to face him.
twirl	4.
	syl	twirl
	pron	<twR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of rotating or being rotated; whirl or twist.
twirl	5.
	syl	twirl
	pron	<twR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something wound around or twirled; coil.
twirl	6.
	syl	twirl
	pron	<twR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a written flourish or squiggle.
twirler	sub
	head	twirl
	syl	twirl+er
	pos	n.
twirp	0.
	syl	twirp
	pron	<twR:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {twerp}.
twist	ety	Old English; related to German dialect Zwist a quarrel, Dutch twisten to quarrel
twist	1.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (one end or part) to turn or (of one end or part) to turn in the opposite direction from another; coil or spin.
twist	2.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to distort or be distorted; change in shape.
twist	3.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wind or cause to wind; twine, coil, or intertwine.
	exam	1	to twist flowers into a wreath.
twist	4.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to force or be forced out of the natural form or position.
	exam	1	to twist one's ankle.
twist	5.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change for the worse in character, meaning, etc.; pervert.
	exam	1	his ideas are twisted;
	exam	2	she twisted the statement.
twist	6.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	to revolve or cause to revolve; rotate.
twist	7.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrench with a turning action.
	exam	1	to twist something from someone's grasp.
twist	8.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow a winding course.
twist	9.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to squirm, as with pain.
twist	10.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to dance the twist.
twist someone's arm	11.
	head	twist
	syl	twist someone's arm.
	def	to persuade or coerce someone. {~}
twist	12.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of twist?!ing.
twist	13.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	something formed by or as if by twisting.
	exam	1	a twist of hair.
twist	14.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a decisive change of direction, aim, meaning, or character.
twist	15.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in a novel, play, etc.
	def	an unexpected event, revelation, or other development.
twist	16.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a bend.
	exam	1	a twist in the road.
twist	17.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a distortion of the original or natural shape or form.
twist	18.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a jerky pull, wrench, or turn.
twist	19.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a strange personal characteristic, esp. a bad one.
twist	20.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a confused mess, tangle, or knot made by twisting.
twist	21.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a twisted thread used in sewing where extra strength is needed.
twist	22.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	usage	in weaving
	def	a specified direction of twisting the yarn.
the twist	23.
	head	twist
	syl	the twist.
	def	a modern dance popular in the 1960s, in which couples vigorously twist the hips in time to rhythmic music.
twist	24.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a bread loaf or roll made of one or more pieces of twisted dough.
twist	25.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a thin sliver of peel from a lemon, lime, etc., twisted and added to a drink.
twist	26.a.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	a cigar made by twisting three cigars around one another.
twist	26.b.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	chewing tobacco made in the form of a roll by twisting the leaves together.
twist	27.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	torsional deformation or shear stress or strain.
twist	28.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Sport, chiefly U.S.
	def	spin given to a ball in various games, esp. baseball.
twist	29.
	syl	twist
	pron	<twist>
	pos	vb.
	def	the extent to which the grooves in the bore of a rifled firearm are spiralled.
round the twist	30.
	head	twist
	syl	round the twist.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	mad; eccentric.
twistable	sub
	head	twist
	syl	twist+a:ble
	pos	adj.
twistability	sub
	head	twist
	syl	twist+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
twistedly	sub
	head	twist
	syl	twist+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
twistingly	sub
	head	twist
	syl	twist+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
twist drill	0.
	syl	twist drill
	pos	n.
	def	a drill bit having two helical grooves running from the point along the shank to clear swarf and cuttings.
twister	1.
	syl	twist+er
	pron	<1twist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a swindling or dishonest person.
twister	2.
	syl	twist+er
	pron	<1twist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that twists, such as a device used in making ropes.
twister	3.
	syl	twist+er
	pron	<1twist*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for {tornado}.
twister	4.
	syl	twist+er
	pron	<1twist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ball moving with a twisting motion.
twist grip	0.
	syl	twist grip
	pos	n.
	def	a handlebar control in the form of a ratchet-controlled rotating grip, used on some bicycles and motorcycles as a gear-change control and on motorcycles as an accelerator.
twit	ety	Old English @atw*_itan, from @at against+ w*_itan to accuse; related to Old High German w*_izan to punish
twits	infl
	head	twit
	syl	twits
	pos	vb.
twitting	infl
	head	twit
	syl	twit+ting
	pos	vb.
twitted	infl
	head	twit
	syl	twit+ted.
	pos	vb.
twit	H1.1.
	syl	twit
	pron	<twit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tease, taunt, or reproach, often in jest.
twit	H1.2.
	syl	twit
	pron	<twit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a nervous or excitable state.
twit	H1.3.
	syl	twit
	pron	<twit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a reproach; taunt.
twit	H1.4.
	syl	twit
	pron	<twit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the act or an instance of teasing or taunting.
twit	ety	C19: from #7twit %1 (originally in the sense: a person given to twitting)
twit	H2.0.
	syl	twit
	pron	<twit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a foolish or stupid person; idiot.
twitch	ety	Old English twiccian to pluck; related to Old High German zwecch*_on to pinch, Dutch twicken 
twitch	1.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a jerky spasmodic way.
twitch	2.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pull or draw (something) with a quick jerky movement.
twitch	3.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hurt with a sharp spasmodic pain.
twitch	4.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to nip.
twitch	5.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp jerking movement.
twitch	6.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental or physical twinge.
twitch	7.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden muscular spasm, esp. one caused by a nervous condition. Compare {tic}.
twitch	8.
	syl	twitch
	pron	<twiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a loop of cord used to control a horse by drawing it tight about its upper lip.
twitcher	sub
	head	twitch
	syl	twitch+er
	pos	n.
twitchingly	sub
	head	twitch
	syl	twitch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
twitch grass	0.
	syl	twitch grass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {couch grass}. Sometimes shortened to {twitch}.
twite	ety	C16: imitative of its cry
twite	0.
	syl	twite
	pron	<twIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a N European finch, with a brown streaked plumage.
twitter	ety	C14: of imitative origin
twitter	1.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a bird
	def	to utter a succession of chirping sounds.
twitter	2.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk or move rapidly and tremulously.
twitter	3.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to giggle.
	exam	1	her schoolmates twittered behind their desks.
twitter	4.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a chirping way.
twitter	5.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a twittering sound, esp. of a bird.
twitter	6.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of twittering.
twitter	7.
	syl	twit+ter
	pron	<1twit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of nervous excitement (esp. in the phrase {in a twitter) }.
twitterer	sub
	head	twitter
	syl	twit+ter+er
	pos	n.
twittery	sub
	head	twitter
	syl	twit+ter:y
	pos	adj.
'twixt	alt
	or	'twixt
	syl	'twixt
	pron	<twikst>
'twixt	0.
	or	'twixt
	syl	'twixt
	pron	<twikst>
	qual	Poetic.
	def	contraction of betwixt.
two	ety	Old English tw*_a (feminine); related to Old High German zw*_a, Old Norse tvau, Latin, Greek duo 
two	1.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one. It is a prime number. See also {{number} (sense 1)}.
two	2.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a numeral, 2, II, (ii), etc., representing this number.
two	3.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	the numeral 2 used as the lower figure in a time signature, indicating that the beat is measured in minims.
two	4.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	something representing, represented by, or consisting of two units, such as a playing card with two symbols on it.
two	5.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {two o'clock}. two hours after noon or midnight.
in two	6.
	head	two
	syl	in two.
	def	in or into two parts.
	exam	1	break the bread in two.
put two and two together	7.
	head	two
	syl	put two and two together.
	def	to make an inference from available evidence, esp. an obvious inference.
that makes two of us	8.
	head	two
	syl	that makes two of us.
	def	the same applies to me.
two	9.a.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	determiner.
	def	amounting to two.
	exam	1	two nails.
two	9.b.
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pro?!noun
	exam	1	he bought two.
two	xref
	syl	two
	pron	<tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adjs.: {binary, double, dual}. Related prefixes: {di-, bi-}.
Two-and-a-half International	0.
	syl	Two-and-a-half In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Vienna Union}.
two-bit	ety	C20: from the phrase two bits a small sum
two-bit	0.
	syl	two-bit
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	usage	prenominal
	def	worth next to nothing; cheap.
two-by-four	1.
	syl	two-by-four
	pos	n.
	def	a length of untrimmed timber with a cross section that measures 2 inches by 4 inches.
two-by-four	2.
	syl	two-by-four
	pos	n.
	def	a trimmed timber joist with a cross section that measures 1@2#800878 inches by 3@2#800879 inches.
two-cycle	0.
	syl	two-cy:cle
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. word for {two-stroke}.
two-dimensional	1.
	syl	two-di:men+sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	of, having, or relating to two dimensions.
two-dimensional	2.
	syl	two-di:men+sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	having an area but no volume.
two-dimensional	3.
	syl	two-di:men+sion+al
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in depth, as characters in a literary work.
two-dimensional	4.
	syl	two-di:men+sion+al
	pos	adj.
	usage	of painting or drawing
	def	lacking the characteristics of form or depth.
two-dimensionality	sub
	head	two-dimensional
	syl	two-di:2men+sion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
two-dimensionally	sub
	head	two-dimensional
	syl	two-di:1men+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
two-edged	1.
	syl	two-edged
	pos	adj.
	def	having two cutting edges.
two-edged	2.
	syl	two-edged
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a remark
	def	having two interpretations, such as
two-faced	0.
	syl	two-faced
	pos	adj.
	def	deceitful; insincere; hypocritical.
two-facedly	sub
	head	two-faced
	syl	two-fac:ed:ly
	pron	<tu:1fAsidli>, <-1fAst->
	pos	adv.
two-facedness	sub
	head	two-faced
	syl	two-1fac:ed:ness
	pos	n.
twofold	1.
	syl	two+fold
	pron	<1tu:2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	equal to twice as many or twice as much; double.
	exam	1	a twofold increase.
twofold	2.
	syl	two+fold
	pron	<1tu:2f*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	composed of two parts; dual.
	exam	1	a twofold reason.
twofold	3.
	syl	two+fold
	pron	<1tu:2f*uld>
	pos	adv.
	def	doubly.
two-four time	0.
	syl	two-four time
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a form of simple duple time in which there are two crotchet beats in each bar.
two-handed	1.
	syl	two-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring the use of both hands.
two-handed	2.
	syl	two-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	ambidextrous.
two-handed	3.
	syl	two-hand:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring the par?!ticipation or coopera?!tion of two people.
two-handedly	sub
	head	two-handed
	syl	two-1hand:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
two-line	0.
	syl	two-line
	usage	modifier; formerly
	def	denoting double the normal size of printer's type.
	exam	1	two-line pica
two-name paper	0.
	syl	two-name pa+per
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. finance.
	def	a commercial paper signed by two persons both of whom accept full liability.
two-party system	0.
	syl	two-par:ty sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a condition or system in which two major parties dominate a political unit.
tuppence	alt
	head	twopence
	or	twopence
	syl	tup+pence
	pron	<1t^p*ns>
	pos	n.
twopence	1.
	or	tuppence
	syl	two+pence
	pron	<1t^p*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the sum of two pennies.
twopence	2.
	or	tuppence
	syl	two+pence
	pron	<1t^p*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	something of little value (in the phrase {not care} {give twopence}) .
twopence	3.
	or	tuppence
	syl	two+pence
	pron	<1t^p*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a former British silver coin, now only coined as Maundy money.
tuppenny	alt
	head	twopenny
	or	twopenny
	syl	tup+pen+ny
	pron	<1t^p*ni>
	pos	adj.
twopenny	1.
	or	tuppenny
	syl	two+pen+ny
	pron	<1t^p*ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	Also: {twopenny-halfpenny}. cheap or tawdry.
twopenny	3.
	or	tuppenny
	syl	two+pen+ny
	pron	<1t^p*ni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	worth two pence.
two-phase	0.
	syl	two-phase
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electrical circuit, device, etc.
	def	generating or using two alternating voltages of the same frequency, displaced in phase by 90?%. Also: {quarter-phase}.
two-piece	1.
	syl	two-piece
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of two separate parts, usually matching, as of a garment.
two-piece	2.
	syl	two-piece
	pos	n.
	def	such an outfit.
two-ply	1.
	syl	two-ply
	pos	adj.
	def	made of two thicknesses, layers, or strands.
two-plies	infl
	head	two-ply
	syl	two-plies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
two-ply	2.
	syl	two-ply
	pos	n.
	def	a two-ply wood, knitting yarn, etc.
two-pot screamer	0.
	syl	two-pot scream+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a person easily influenced by alcohol.
two-seater	0.
	syl	two-seat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a vehicle providing seats for two people.
the	infl
	head	Two Sicilies
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Two Sicilies	0.
	syl	Two Sic:i+lies
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom of S Italy, consisting of the kingdoms of Sicily and Naples (1061-1860).
two-sided	1.
	syl	two-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	having two sides or aspects.
two-sided	2.
	syl	two-sid:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	controversial; debatable.
	exam	1	a two-sided argument.
twosome	1.
	syl	two+some
	pron	<1tu:s*m>
	pos	n.
	def	two together, esp. two people.
twosome	2.
	syl	two+some
	pron	<1tu:s*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a match between two people.
twosome	3.
	syl	two+some
	pron	<1tu:s*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of or played by two.
	exam	1	a twosome performance.
two-spot	0.
	syl	two-spot
	pos	n.
	def	a card with two pips; two; deuce.
two-step	1.
	syl	two-step
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance in duple time.
two-step	2.
	syl	two-step
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of such a dance.
two-stroke	0.
	syl	two-stroke
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or designating an internal-combustion engine whose piston makes two strokes for every explosion. U.S. word: {two-cycle}. Compare {four-stroke}.
two-time	0.
	syl	two-time
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to deceive (someone, esp. a lover) by carrying on a relationship with another.
two-timer	sub
	head	two-time
	syl	two-2tim:er
	pos	n.
two-tone	1.
	syl	two-tone
	pos	adj.
	def	of two colours or two shades of the same colour.
two-tone	2.
	syl	two-tone
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of sirens, car horns, etc.
	def	producing or consisting of two notes.
'twould	0.
	syl	'twould
	pron	<twud>
	qual	Poetic or dialect. contraction of
	def	it would.
two-up	0.
	syl	two-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a gambling game in which two coins are tossed or spun. Bets are made on both coins landing with the same face uppermost.
two-way	1.
	syl	two-way
	pos	adj.
	def	moving, permitting movement, or operating in either of two opposite directions.
	exam	1	two-way traffic;
	exam	2	a two-way valve.
two-way	2.
	syl	two-way
	pos	adj.
	def	involving two participants.
	exam	1	a two-way agreement.
two-way	3.
	syl	two-way
	pos	adj.
	def	involving reciprocal obligation or mutual action.
	exam	1	a two-way process.
two-way	4.
	syl	two-way
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a radio, telephone, etc.
	def	allowing communications in two directions using both transmitting and receiving equipment.
twp	ety	Welsh
twp	0.
	syl	twp
	pron	<tup>
	pos	adj.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	usage	predicative
	def	stupid; daft.
-ty	ety	from Old English -tig #7ten 
-ty	H1.0.
	syl	-ty
	usage	suffix of numerals.
	def	denoting a multiple of ten.
	exam	1	sixty;
	exam	2	seventy.
-ty	ety	from Old French -te, -tet, from Latin -t*_as, -t*_at-; related to Greek -t*_es 
-ty	H2.0.
	syl	-ty
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating state, condition, or quality.
	exam	1	cruelty.
Tyan-Shan	0.
	syl	Tyan-Shan
	pron	<1tjan1San>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Russian name for the {Tien Shan}.
Tyburn	0.
	syl	Ty+burn
	pron	<1tIbR:n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a place of execution in London, on the {River Tyburn} (a tributary of the Thames, now entirely below ground).
Tyche	0.
	syl	Ty:che
	pron	<1tIki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the goddess of fortune. Roman counterpart: {Fortuna}.
tychism	ety	from Greek tukh*_e chance
tychism	0.
	syl	tych+ism
	pron	<1tIkiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that chance is an objective reality at work in the universe, esp. in evolutionary adaptations.
Tycho	ety	named after Tycho B#7rahe 
Tycho	0.
	syl	Ty+cho
	pron	<1tIk*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a crater in the SE quadrant of the moon, 4000 metres deep and about 88 kilometres in diameter, with a central peak. It is the centre of a conspicuous system of rays.
tycoon	ety	C19: from Japanese taikun, from Chinese ta great+ ch*"un ruler
tycoon	1.
	syl	ty+coon
	pron	<tI1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a business man of great wealth and power.
tycoon	2.
	syl	ty+coon
	pron	<tI1ku:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic name for a {shogun}.
tyke	ety	C14: from Old Norse t*_ik bitch
tike	alt
	head	tyke
	or	tyke
	syl	tike
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
tyke	1.
	or	tike
	syl	tyke
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a small or cheeky child: used esp. in affectionate reproof.
tyke	2.
	or	tike
	syl	tyke
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a dog, esp. a mongrel.
tyke	3.
	or	tike
	syl	tyke
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a rough ill-mannered person.
tyke	4.
	or	tike
	syl	tyke
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Yorkshire tyke}. a person from Yorkshire.
tyke	5.
	or	tike
	syl	tyke
	pron	<tIk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang. offensive.
	def	a Roman Catholic.
John	1.
	head	Tyler
	syl	John.
	def	1790-1862, U.S. statesman; tenth president of the U.S. (1841-45).
Wat	2.
	head	Tyler
	syl	Wat
	pron	<wot>
	def	died 1381, English leader of the Peasants' Revolt (1381).
tylopod	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek tulos knob or tul*_e cushion+-#7pod 
tylopod	0.
	syl	ty+lo+pod
	pron	<1tIl*u2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	any artiodactyl mammal of the suborder having padded, rather than hoofed, digits: includes the camels and llamas.
tylosis	ety	C19: from Greek tul*_osis, from tulos knob or tul*_e callus+-#7osis 
tylosis	0.
	syl	ty+lo+sis
	pron	<tI1l*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a bladder-like outgrowth from certain cells in woody tissue that extends into and blocks adjacent conducting xylem cells.
tymbal	0.
	syl	tym+bal
	pron	<1timbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {timbal}.
tympan	ety	Old English timpana, from Latin; see #7tympanum 
tympan	1.
	syl	tym+pan
	pron	<1timp*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a membrane stretched over a frame or resonating cylinder, bowl, etc.
tympan	2.
	syl	tym+pan
	pron	<1timp*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	packing interposed between the platen and the paper to be printed in order to provide an even impression.
tympan	3.
	syl	tym+pan
	pron	<1timp*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	another name for {tympanum} (sense 3).
tympani	0.
	syl	tym+pa+ni
	pron	<1timp*ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant spelling of {timpani}.
tympanic	1.
	syl	tym+pan+ic
	pron	<tim1p@nik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, architect.
	def	of, relating to, or having a tympanum.
tympanic	2.
	syl	tym+pan+ic
	pron	<tim1p@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a drumhead.
tympanic bone	0.
	syl	tym+pan+ic bone
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the temporal bone in the mammalian skull that surrounds the auditory canal.
tympanic membrane	0.
	syl	tym+pan+ic mem+brane
	pos	n.
	def	the thin translucent oval membrane separating the external ear from the middle ear. It transmits vibrations produced by sound waves, via the ossicles, to the cochlea. Also called: {tympanum}. Nontechnical name: {eardrum}.
tympanist	0.
	syl	tym+pa+nist
	pron	<1timp*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays a drum, now specifically the kettledrum.
tympanites	ety	C14: from Late Latin, from Greek tumpanit*_es concerning a drum, from tumpanon drum
tympanites	0.
	syl	tym+pa+ni+tes
	pron	<2timp*1nItEz>
	pos	n.
	def	distention of the abdomen caused by an abnormal accumulation of gas in the intestinal or peritoneal cavity, as in peritonitis. Also called: {tympany}.
tympanitic	sub
	head	tympanites
	syl	tym+pa+nit+ic
	pron	<2timp*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
tympanitis	0.
	syl	tym+pa+ni+tis
	pron	<2timp*1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the eardrum. Also called: {otitis media}.
tympanum	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek tumpanon drum; related to Greek tuptein to beat
tympanums	infl
	head	tympanum
	or	tympana
	syl	tym+pa+nums
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tympana	infl
	head	tympanum
	or	tympanums
	syl	tym+pa+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tympanum	1.a.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the cavity of the middle ear.
tympanum	1.b.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tympanic membrane}.
tympanum	2.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any diaphragm resembling that in the middle ear in function.
tympanum	3.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tympan}.
tympanum	3.a.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the recessed space bounded by the cornices of a pediment, esp. one that is triangular in shape and ornamented.
tympanum	3.b.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the recessed space bounded by an arch and the lintel of a doorway or window below it.
tympanum	4.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a tympan or drum.
tympanum	5.
	syl	tym+pa+num
	pron	<1timp*n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a scoop wheel for raising water.
tympanies	infl
	head	tympany
	syl	tym+pa+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tympany	1.
	syl	tym+pa+ny
	pron	<1timp*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tympa?!nites}.
tympany	2.
	syl	tym+pa+ny
	pron	<1timp*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	excessive pride or arrogance.
Tindal	infl
	head	Tyndale
	or	Tindale
	syl	Tin:dal
	pron	<1tindL>
	pos	n.
Tindale	infl
	head	Tyndale
	or	Tindal
	syl	Tin:dale
	pron	<1tindL>
	pos	n.
William	infl
	head	Tyndale
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Tyndale	0.
	syl	Tyn:dale
	pron	<1tindL>
	pos	n.
	def	??1492-1536, English Protestant and humanist, who translated the New Testament (1525), the Pentateuch (1530), and the Book of Jonah (1531) into English. He was burnt at the stake as a heretic.
John	infl
	head	Tyndall
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Tyndall	0.
	syl	Tyn:dall
	pron	<1tindL>
	pos	n.
	def	1820-93, Irish physicist, noted for his work on the radiation of heat by gases, the transmission of sound through the atmosphere, and the scattering of light.
Tyndall effect	ety	C19: named after John T#7yndall 
Tyndall effect	0.
	syl	Tyn:dall ef+fect
	pos	n.
	def	the phenomenon in which light is scattered by particles of matter in its path. It enables a beam of light to become visible by illuminating dust particles, etc.
Tyndareus	0.
	syl	Tyn:dar:e:us
	pron	<tin1d@ri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a Spartan king; the husband of Leda.
Tyne	0.
	syl	Tyne
	pron	<tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N England, flowing east to the North Sea. Length: 48 km (30 miles).
Tyne and Wear	0.
	syl	Tyne and Wear
	pos	n.
	def	a metropolitan county of NE England, comprising the districts of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, Gateshead, South Tyneside, and Sunderland. Administrative centre: Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Pop.: 1182900 (1976 est.).
Tynemouth	0.
	syl	Tyne+mouth
	pron	<1tIn2mauT>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE England, in Tyne and Wear at the mouth of the River Tyne: includes the port and industrial centre of North Shields; fishing, ship-repairing, and marine engineering. Pop.: 68861 (1971).
Tyneside	0.
	syl	Tyne+side
	pron	<1tIn2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the conurbation on the banks of the Tyne from Newcastle to the coast.
Tynwald	ety	C15: from Old Norse thingvollr from thing assembly+ vollr field
the	infl
	head	Tynwald
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Tynwald	0.
	syl	Tyn+wald
	pron	<1tinw*ld>, <1tIn->
	pos	n.
	def	the Parliament of the Isle of Man, consisting of the crown, lieutenant governor, House of Keys, and legislative council. Full name: {Tynwald Court}.
typo	infl
	head	typ
	or	typog
	syl	typo.
typog	infl
	head	typ
	or	typo
	syl	typog.
typ	1.
	syl	typ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	typographer.
typ	2.
	syl	typ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	typographic(al).
typ	3.
	syl	typ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	typography.
typal	0.
	syl	typ+al
	pron	<1tIpL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a rare word for {typical}.
type	ety	C15: from Latin typus figure, from Greek tupos image, from tuptein to strike
type	1.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind, class, or category, the constituents of which share similar characteristics.
type	2.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a par?!ticular class of things or people; sort.
	exam	1	what type of shampoo do you use??
type	3.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the general form, plan, or design distinguishing a particular group.
type	4.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who typifies a par?!ticular quality.
	exam	1	he's the administrative type.
type	5.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person, esp. of a specified kind.
	exam	1	he's a strange type.
type	6.a.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small block of metal or more rarely wood bearing a letter or character in relief for use in printing.
type	6.b.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	such pieces collectively.
type	7.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	characters printed from type; print.
type	8.a.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the taxonomic group the characteristics of which are used for defining the next highest group, for example (brown rat) is the type species of the rat genus
type	8.b.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a type genus;
	exam	2	a type species.
type	9.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	See {type specimen}.
type	10.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	the characteristic device on a coin.
type	11.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly theol.
	def	a figure, episode, or symbolic factor resembling some future reality in such a way as to foreshadow or prefigure it.
type	12.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a distinctive sign or mark.
type	13.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write (copy) on a typewriter.
type	14.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be a symbol of; typify.
type	15.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decide the type of; clarify into a type.
type	16.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Med.
	def	to determine the blood group of (a blood sample).
type	17.
	syl	type
	pron	<tIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly theol.
	def	to foreshadow or serve as a symbol of (some future reality).
-type	ety	from Latin -typus, from Greek -typos, from tupos #7type 
-type	0.
	syl	-type
	pos	n.
	exam	1	combining form.
-type	1.
	syl	-type
	pos	n.
	def	type or form.
	exam	1	archetype.
-type	2.
	syl	-type
	pos	n.
	def	print?!ing type or photographic process.
	exam	1	collotype.
typebar	0.
	syl	type+bar
	pron	<1tIp2ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the bars in a typewriter that carry the type and are operated by keys.
typecase	0.
	syl	type+case
	pron	<1tIp2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartmental tray for storing printer's type.
typecasts	infl
	head	typecast
	syl	type+casts
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
typecasting	infl
	head	typecast
	syl	type+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
typecast	infl
	syl	type+cast.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
typecast	0.
	syl	type+cast
	pron	<1tIp2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cast (an actor) in the same kind of role continually, esp. because of his physical appearance or previous success in such roles.
typecaster	sub
	head	typecast
	syl	type+2cast+er
	pos	n.
typeface	0.
	syl	type+face
	pron	<1tIp2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{face} (sense 15)}.
type founder	0.
	syl	type found+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who casts metallic printer's type.
type founding	sub
	head	type founder
	syl	type found+ing
	pos	n.
type foundry	sub
	head	type founder
	syl	type found+ry
	pos	n.
type-high	0.
	syl	type-high
	pos	adj.
	def	having the height of a piece of type, standardized as 0.918 inches.
type metal	0.
	syl	type met+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an alloy of tin, lead, and antimony, from which type is cast.
typescript	1.
	syl	type+script
	pron	<1tIp2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	a typed copy of a document, literary script, etc.
typescript	2.
	syl	type+script
	pron	<1tIp2skript>
	pos	n.
	def	any typewritten material.
typesets	infl
	head	typeset
	syl	type+sets
	pos	vb.
typesetting	infl
	head	typeset
	syl	type+set+ting
	pos	vb.
typeset	infl
	syl	type+set.
	pos	vb.
typeset	0.
	syl	type+set
	pron	<1tIp2set>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to set (textual matter) in type.
typesetter	1.
	syl	type+set+ter
	pron	<1tIp2set*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sets type; compositor.
typesetter	2.
	syl	type+set+ter
	pron	<1tIp2set*>
	pos	n.
	def	a typesetting machine.
type specimen	0.
	syl	type spec:i+men
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the original specimen from which a description of a new species is made. Also called: {holotype}.
typewrites	infl
	head	typewrite
	syl	type+writes
	pos	vb.
typewriting	infl
	head	typewrite
	syl	type+writ+ing
	pos	vb.
typewrote	infl
	head	typewrite
	syl	type+wrote
	pos	vb.
typewritten	infl
	head	typewrite
	syl	type+writ+ten.
	pos	vb.
typewrite	0.
	syl	type+write
	pron	<1tIp2rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write by means of a typewriter; type.
typewriter	1.
	syl	type+writ+er
	pron	<1tIp2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a keyboard machine for writing mechanically in characters resembling print. It may be operated entirely by hand ({manual typewriter}) or be powered by electricity ({electric typewriter}) .
typewriter	2.
	syl	type+writ+er
	pron	<1tIp2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a style of type resembling typescript.
typewriting	1.
	syl	type+writ+ing
	pron	<1tIp2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or skill of using a typewriter.
typewriting	2.
	syl	type+writ+ing
	pron	<1tIp2rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	copy produced by a typewriter; typescript.
typhlitis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek tuphlon the caecum, from tuphlos blind
typhlitis	1.
	syl	typh+li+tis
	pron	<tif1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the caecum.
typhlitis	2.
	syl	typh+li+tis
	pron	<tif1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete name for {appendicitis}.
typhlitic	sub
	head	typhlitis
	syl	typh+lit+ic
	pron	<tif1litik>
	pos	adj.
typhlology	ety	C19: from Greek tuphlos blind
typhlology	0.
	syl	typh+lol+o:gy
	pron	<tif1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of science concerned with blindness and the care of the blind.
Typhoeus	0.
	syl	Ty:phoe:us
	pron	<tI1fE*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the son of Gaea and Tartarus who had a hundred dragon heads, which spurted fire, and a bellowing many-tongued voice. He created the whirlwinds and fought with Zeus before the god hurled him beneath Mount Etna.
Typhoean	sub
	head	Typhoeus
	syl	Ty+1phoe+an
	pos	adj.
typhogenic	0.
	syl	ty+pho+gen+ic
	pron	<2tIf*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing typhus or typhoid fever.
typhoid	1.
	syl	ty+phoid
	pron	<1tIfcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	usage	also
	def	resembling typhus.
typhoid	2.
	syl	ty+phoid
	pron	<1tIfcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	short for {typhoid fever}.
typhoid fever	0.
	syl	ty+phoid fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious disease characterized by high fever, rose-coloured spots on the chest or abdomen, abdominal pain, and occasionally intestinal bleeding. It is caused by the bacillus ingested with food or water. Also called: {enteric fever}.
typhoidin	0.
	syl	ty+phoi+din
	pron	<tI1fcidin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a culture of dead typhoid bacillus for injection into the skin to test for typhoid fever.
Typhon	0.
	syl	Ty:phon
	pron	<1tIfon>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a monster and one of the whirlwinds: later confused with his father Typhoeus.
typhoon	ety	C16: from Chinese tai fung great wind, from tai great+ fung wind; influenced by Greek tuph*_on whirlwind
typhoon	1.
	syl	ty+phoon
	pron	<tI1fu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a small violent tropical storm or cyclone, esp. in the China seas and W Pacific.
typhoon	2.
	syl	ty+phoon
	pron	<tI1fu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a violent storm of India.
typhonic	sub
	head	typhoon
	syl	ty+phon+ic
	pron	<tI1fonik>
	pos	adj.
typhus	ety	C18: from New Latin t*_yphus, from Greek tuphos fever; related to tuphein to smoke
typhus	0.
	syl	ty+phus
	pron	<1tIf*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a group of acute infectious rickettsial diseases characterized by high fever, skin rash, and severe headache. Also called: {typhus fever}.
typhous	sub
	head	typhus
	syl	ty+phous
	pos	adj.
typical	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin typic*_alis, from Late Latin typicus figurative, from Greek tupikos, from tupos #7type 
typic	alt
	head	typical
	or	typical
	syl	typ+ic
	pos	adj.
typical	1.
	or	typic
	syl	typ:i+cal
	pron	<1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or serving as a representative example of a particular type; characteristic.
	exam	1	the painting is a typical Rembrandt.
typical	2.
	or	typic
	syl	typ:i+cal
	pron	<1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	considered to be an example of some undesirable trait.
	exam	1	that is typical of you&!
typical	3.
	or	typic
	syl	typ:i+cal
	pron	<1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a representative specimen or type.
typical	4.
	or	typic
	syl	typ:i+cal
	pron	<1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	conforming to a type.
typical	5.
	or	typic
	syl	typ:i+cal
	pron	<1tipikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having most of the characteristics of a particular taxonomic group.
	exam	1	a typical species of a genus.
typically	sub
	head	typical
	syl	typ:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
typicalness	sub
	head	typical
	or	typicality
	syl	typ:i+cal+ness
	pos	n.
typicality	sub
	head	typical
	or	typicalness
	syl	typ:i+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
typify	ety	C17: from Latin typus #7type+ -#7ify 
typifies	infl
	head	typify
	syl	typ:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
typifying	infl
	head	typify
	syl	typ:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
typified	infl
	head	typify
	syl	typ:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
typify	1.
	syl	typ:i+fy
	pron	<1tipi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be typical of; characterize.
typify	2.
	syl	typ:i+fy
	pron	<1tipi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to symbolize or represent completely, by or as if by a type.
typification	sub
	head	typify
	syl	typ:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
typifier	sub
	head	typify
	syl	typ:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
typist	0.
	syl	typ+ist
	pron	<1tIpist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who types, esp. for a living.
typos	infl
	head	typo
	syl	ty:pos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
typo	0.
	syl	ty:po
	pron	<1tIp*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a typographical error. Also called (Brit.): {literal}.
typog	alt
	head	typo
	or	typo
	syl	typog.
typo	0.
	or	typog
	syl	typo.
	qual	abbrev.
	def	variants of {typ}.
typographer	1.
	syl	ty+pog+ra+pher
	pron	<tI1pogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in typog?!raphy.
typographer	2.
	syl	ty+pog+ra+pher
	pron	<tI1pogr*f*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {compositor}.
typography	1.
	syl	ty+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<tI1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, craft, or process of composing type and printing from it.
typography	2.
	syl	ty+pog+ra+phy
	pron	<tI1pogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the planning, selection, and setting of type for a printed work.
typographical	sub
	head	typography
	or	typographic
	syl	ty+po+graph:i+cal
	pron	<2tIp*1gr@fikL>
	pos	adj.
typographic	sub
	head	typography
	or	typographical
	syl	ty+po+1graph+ic
	pos	adj.
typographically	sub
	head	typography
	syl	ty+po+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
typology	0.
	syl	ty+pol+o:gy
	pron	<tI1pol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly theol.
	def	the doctrine or study of types or of the correspondence between them and the realities which they typify.
typological	sub
	head	typology
	or	typologic
	syl	ty+po+log:i+cal
	pron	<2tIp*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
typologic	sub
	head	typology
	or	typological
	syl	ty+po+1log+ic
	pos	adj.
typologically	sub
	head	typology
	syl	ty+po+1log:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
typologist	sub
	head	typology
	syl	ty+1pol:o+gist
	pos	n.
typothetae	ety	C19: New Latin: typesetters, from Greek tupos #7type+ thet*_es one who places, from tithenai to place
typothetae	0.
	syl	ty+poth+e:tae
	pron	<tI1poTi2tE>, <2tIp*1TEtE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S.
	def	printers collectively; used in the names of organized associations, as of master printers.
typw	1.
	syl	typw.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	typewriter.
typw	2.
	syl	typw.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	typewritten.
Tyrr	alt
	head	Tyr
	or	Tyr
	syl	Tyrr
	pron	<tju*>, <ti*>
	pos	n.
Tyr	0.
	or	Tyrr
	syl	Tyr
	pron	<tju*>, <ti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the god of war, son of Odin. Anglo-Saxon counterpart: {Tiu}.
tyramine	ety	C20: from #7tyr (#7osine) #7+amine 
tyramine	0.
	syl	ty+ra+mine
	pron	<1tIr*2mEn>, <1ti->
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless crystalline amine derived from phenol and found in ripe cheese, ergot, decayed animal tissue, and mistletoe and used for its sympathomimetic action; 4-hydroxyphenethylamine. Formula: (C\2H\4NH\2)C\6H\4?!OH.
tyrannic	alt
	head	tyrannical
	or	tyrannical
	syl	ty+ran+nic
	pos	adj.
tyrannical	0.
	or	tyrannic
	syl	ty+ran+ni+cal
	pron	<ti1r@nikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or relating to a tyrant or to tyranny; oppressive.
tyrannically	sub
	head	tyrannical
	syl	ty+1ran+ni+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
tyrannicalness	sub
	head	tyrannical
	syl	ty+1ran+ni+cal+ness
	pos	n.
tyrannicide	1.
	syl	ty+ran+ni+cide
	pron	<ti1r@ni2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the killing of a tyrant.
tyrannicide	2.
	syl	ty+ran+ni+cide
	pron	<ti1r@ni2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who kills a tyrant.
tyrrannicidal	sub
	head	tyrannicide
	syl	tyr+2ran+ni+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
tyrannise	alt
	head	tyrannize
	or	tyrannize
	syl	tyr+an+nise
	pron	<1tir*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
tyrannize	0.
	or	tyrannise
	syl	tyr+an+nize
	pron	<1tir*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to rule or exercise power over (people) in a cruel or oppressive manner.
tyrannizer	sub
	head	tyrannize
	or	tyranniser
	syl	tyr+an+2niz+er
	pos	n.
tyranniser	sub
	head	tyrannize
	or	tyrannizer
	syl	tyr+an+2nis+er
	pos	n.
tyrannizingly	sub
	head	tyrannize
	or	tyrannisingly
	syl	tyr+an+2niz+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tyrannisingly	sub
	head	tyrannize
	or	tyrannizingly
	syl	tyr+an+2nis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
tyrannosaur	ety	C19: from New Latin Tyrannosaurus, from Greek turannos #7tyrant+ -#7saur 
tyrannosaurus	alt
	head	tyrannosaur
	or	tyrannosaur
	syl	ty+ran+no+saur+us
	pron	<ti2r@n*1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
tyrannosaur	0.
	or	tyrannosaurus
	syl	ty+ran+no+saur
	pron	<ti1r@n*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any large carnivorous bipedal dinosaur of the genus common in North America in upper Jurassic and Cretaceous times: suborder (theropods).
tyranny	ety	C14: from Old French tyrannie, from Medieval Latin tyrannia, from Latin tyrannus #7tyrant 
tyrannies	infl
	head	tyranny
	syl	tyr+an+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tyranny	1.a.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	government by a tyrant or tyrants; despotism.
tyranny	1.b.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	similarly oppressive and unjust government by more than one person.
tyranny	2.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	arbitrary, unreasonable, or despotic behaviour or use of authority.
	exam	1	the teacher's tyranny.
tyranny	3.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	any harsh discipline or oppression.
	exam	1	the tyranny of the clock.
tyranny	4.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a political unit ruled by a tyrant.
tyranny	5.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greece
	def	government by a usurp?!er.
tyranny	6.
	syl	tyr+an+ny
	pron	<1tir*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	a tyrannical act.
tyrannous	sub
	head	tyranny
	syl	tyr+an+nous
	pos	adj.
tyrannously	sub
	head	tyranny
	syl	tyr+an+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
tyrannousness	sub
	head	tyranny
	syl	tyr+an+nous+ness
	pos	n.
tyrant	ety	C13: from Old French tyrant, from Latin tyrannus, from Greek turannos 
tyrant	1.
	syl	ty+rant
	pron	<1tIr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who governs oppressively, unjustly, and arbitrarily; despot.
tyrant	2.
	syl	ty+rant
	pron	<1tIr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any person who exercises authority in a tyrannical manner.
tyrant	3.
	syl	ty+rant
	pron	<1tIr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that exercises tyrannical influence.
tyrant	4.
	syl	ty+rant
	pron	<1tIr*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient Greece
	def	a ruler whose authority lacked the sanction of law or custom; usurper.
tyrant flycatcher	0.
	syl	ty+rant fly+catch:er
	pos	n.
	def	any passerine bird of the American family Often shortened to {flycatcher}.
tyre	ety	C18: variant of C15 tire, probably from #7{tire %3}
tire	alt
	head	tyre
	or	tyre
	syl	tire
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
tyre	1.
	or	tire
	syl	tyre
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rubber ring placed over the rim of a wheel of a road vehicle to provide traction and reduce road shocks, esp. a hollow inflated ring ({pneumatic tyre}) consisting of a reinforced outer casing enclosing an inner tube. See also {tubeless tyre, cross-ply, radial-ply}.
tyre	2.
	or	tire
	syl	tyre
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal band or hoop attached to the rim of a wooden cartwheel.
tyre	3.
	or	tire
	syl	tyre
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit a tyre or tyres to (a wheel, vehicle, etc.).
Tyr	alt
	head	Tyre
	or	Tyre
	syl	Tyr
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	n.
Tyre	0.
	or	Tyr
	syl	Tyre
	pron	<tI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Lebanon, on the Mediterranean: founded about the 15th century #7b.c. ; for centuries a major Phoenician seaport, famous for silks and its Tyrian purple dye; now a small market town. Pop.: 25000 (1973 est.). Arabic name: {Sur}.
Tyrian	1.
	syl	Tyr+i:an
	pron	<1tiri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre.
Tyrian	2.
	syl	Tyr+i:an
	pron	<1tiri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Tyrian purple} (sense 2).
Tyrian	3.
	syl	Tyr+i:an
	pron	<1tiri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to ancient Tyre.
Tyrian purple	1.
	syl	Tyr+i:an pur+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a deep purple dye obtained from molluscs of the genus and highly prized in antiquity.
Tyrian purple	2.a.
	syl	Tyr+i:an pur+ple
	pos	n.
	def	a vivid purplish-red colour.
Tyrian purple	2.b.
	syl	Tyr+i:an pur+ple
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	a Tyrian-purple robe.
	def	Sometimes shortened to {Tyrian}.
tyro	ety	C17: from Latin t*_ir*_o recruit
tiro	alt
	head	tyro
	or	tyro
	syl	ti:ro
	pron	<1tIr*u>
	pos	n.
tyros	infl
	head	tyro
	syl	ty:ros.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
tyro	0.
	or	tiro
	syl	ty:ro
	pron	<1tIr*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a novice or beginner.
tyronic	sub
	head	tyro
	or	tironic
	syl	ty+ron+ic
	pron	<tI1ronik>
	pos	adj.
tironic	sub
	head	tyro
	or	tyronic
	syl	ti+ron+ic
	pron	<tI1ronik>
	pos	adj.
tyrocidine	ety	C20: from #7tyro (#7sine) #7+ -#7cid (#7e) #7+ {-#7ine %1}
tyrocidine	0.
	syl	ty+ro+ci+dine
	pron	<2tIr*u1sIdEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic that is the main constituent of tyrothricin.
Tirol	alt
	head	Tyrol
	or	Tyrol
	syl	Ti+rol
	pron	<ti1r*ul>, <1tir*ul>, German <ti1ro:l>
	pos	n.
Tyrol	0.
	or	Tirol
	syl	Ty+rol
	pron	<ti1r*ul>, <1tir*ul>, German <ti1ro:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous province of W Austria: passed to the Hapsburgs in 1363; S part transferred to Italy in 1919. Capital: Innsbruck. Pop.: 540771 (1971). Area: 12648 sq. km (4883 sq. miles).
Tyrolese	sub
	head	Tyrol
	or	Tyrolean
	syl	Tyr:o+lese
	pron	<2tir*1lEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Tyrolean	sub
	head	Tyrol
	or	Tyrolese
	syl	Ty+ro+1le:an
	pos	adj. n.
Tyrolienne	ety	French: of the T#7yrol 
Tyrolienne	1.
	syl	Ty+ro+li+enne
	pron	<ti2r*uli1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a gay peasant dance from the Tyrol.
Tyrolienne	2.
	syl	Ty+ro+li+enne
	pron	<ti2r*uli1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a song composed for or in the style of this dance, characterized by the yodel.
Tyrone	0.
	syl	Ty+rone
	pron	<ti1r*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of W Northern Ireland, occupying almost a quarter of the total area of Northern Ireland. County town: Omagh. Pop.: 138975 (1971). Area: 3266 sq. km (1260 sq. miles).
tyrosinase	0.
	syl	ty+ro+si+nase
	pron	<2tIr*usi1nAz>, <2tir*u->
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme occurring in many organisms that is a catalyst in the conversion of tyrosine to the pigment melanin; inactivity of this enzyme results in albinism.
tyrosine	ety	C19: from Greek turos cheese+{-#7ine %2}
tyrosine	0.
	syl	ty+ro+sine
	pron	<1tIr*2sEn>, <-sin>, <1tir*->
	pos	n.
	def	an amino acid that is a precursor of the hormones adrenaline and thyroxine and of the pigment melanin. Formula: OHC\6H\4CH\2CH(NH\2)COOH.
tyrothricin	ety	C20: from New Latin Tyrothrix (genus name), from Greek turos cheese+ thrix hair
tyrothricin	0.
	syl	ty+ro+thri+cin
	pron	<2tIr*u1TrIsin>
	pos	n.
	def	an antibiotic, obtained from the soil bacterium consisting of tyrocidine and gramicidin and active against Gram-positive bacteria such as staphylococci and streptococci: applied locally for the treatment of ulcers and abscesses.
Tyrr	0.
	syl	Tyrr
	pron	<tju*>, <ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Tyr}.
Tyrrhenian Sea	0.
	syl	Tyr+rhe+ni:an Sea
	pron	<ti1rEni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the Mediterranean between Italy and the islands of Corsica, Sardinia, and Sicily.
tyum	0.
	syl	tyum
	pron	<tjum>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a variant spelling of {{tum} %1}.
Tyumen	0.
	syl	Tyu+men
	pron	Russian <tju1mjenj>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the central Soviet Union, on the Tura River: one of the oldest Russian towns in Siberia; industrial centre with nearby oil and natural gas reserves. Pop.: 323000 (1975 est.).
tzar	0.
	syl	tzar
	pron	<za:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tsar}. &- {#!tzar+ism}
Tzu-kung	alt
	head	Tzekung
	or	Tzekung
	syl	Tzu-kung
	pron	<1tsu:1kuG>
	pos	n.
Tzekung	0.
	or	Tzu-kung
	syl	Tze+kung
	pron	<1tse1kuG>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in W central China, in Szechwan. Pop.: 229300 (1953).
tzetze fly	0.
	syl	tzet+ze fly
	pron	<1tsetsi>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {tsetse fly}.
Tzigane	ety	C19: via French from Hungarian czig*'any Gypsy, of uncertain origin
Tzigane	0.a.
	syl	Tzi+gane
	pron	<tsi1ga:n>, <si->
	pos	n.
	def	a Gypsy, esp. a Hungarian one.
Tzigane	0.b.
	syl	Tzi+gane
	pron	<tsi1ga:n>, <si->
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Tzigane music.
Tzepo	alt
	head	Tzu-po
	or	Tzu-po
	syl	Tze+po
	pron	<1tse1p*u>
	pos	n.
Tzu-po	0.
	or	Tzepo
	syl	Tzu-po
	pron	<1tsu:1p*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in Shantung province. Pop.: 850000 (1970 est.). ********************************************************************** city in NE China, in Shantung province. Pop.: 850000 (1970 est.). **********************************************************************
U	alt
	head	u
	or	u
	syl	U
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
u's	infl
	head	u
	syl	u's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
U's	infl
	head	u
	or	Us
	syl	U's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Us	infl
	head	u
	or	U's
	syl	Us.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
u	1.
	or	U
	syl	u
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the 21st letter and fifth vowel of the modern English alphabet.
u	2.
	or	U
	syl	u
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several speech sounds represented by this letter, in English as in or
u	3.a.
	or	U
	syl	u
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a U.
u	3.b.
	or	U
	syl	u
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a U-bolt;
	exam	2	a U-turn.
U	H1.1.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:
	def	united.
U	H1.2.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:
	def	unionist.
U	H1.3.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:
	def	university.
U	H1.4.a.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:
	def	universal (used to describe a category of film certified as suitable for viewing by anyone).
U	H1.4.b.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a U film.
U	H1.5.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	uranium. {~}
U	H1.6.
	syl	U
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	Brit. informal. esp. of language habits
	def	characteristic of or appropriate to the upper class. Compare {non-U. ?-$D}. Uruguay.
U	H2.0.
	syl	U
	pron	<u:>
	pos	n.
	def	a Burmese title of respect for men, equivalent to
U	1.
	syl	U.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Maths.
	def	union.
U	2.
	syl	U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	unit.
U	3.
	syl	U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	united.
U	4.
	syl	U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	university.
U	5.
	syl	U.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	upper.
UAM	0.
	syl	UAM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	underwater-to-air missile.
UAR	0.
	syl	U.A.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Arab Republic.
UART	0.
	syl	UART
	pron	<1ju:2a:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics. acronym for
	def	Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter.
Ubangi	1.
	syl	U:ban+gi
	pron	<ju:1b@Ggi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Africa, flowing west and south, forming the border between Za*"ire and the Central African Empire and the Republic of the Congo, into the River Congo. Length: (with the Uele) 2250 km (1400 miles). French name: {Oubangui}.
Ubangi-Shari	0.
	syl	U:ban:gi-Sha:ri
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1958) of the {Central African Empire}.
Ubermensch	ety	literally: over-man
Ubermenschen	infl
	head	Ubermensch
	syl	*"U:ber+mensch+en
	pron	<-2menSN>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ubermensch	0.
	syl	*"U:ber+mensch
	pron	German. <1y:b*r2menS>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the writings of Nietzsche
	def	the German word for {superman}.
ubiety	ety	C17: from Latin ub*_i where+ -ety, on the model of society 
ubiety	0.
	syl	u:bi+e:ty
	pron	<ju:1bIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being in a particular place.
ubiquitarian	ety	C17: from Latin ub*_ique everywhere; see #7ubiquitous  &- u@.@!biq@.ui+#!tar+i@.an@.@!ism n.
ubiquitarian	1.
	syl	u:biq:ui+tar+i:an
	pron	<ju:2bikwi1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Lutheran church who holds that Christ is no more present in the elements of the Eucharist than elsewhere, as he is present at all places at all times. {~}
ubiquitarian	2.
	syl	u:biq:ui+tar+i:an
	pron	<ju:2bikwi1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	denoting, relating to, or holding this belief.
ubiquitous	ety	C14: from Latin ub*_ique everywhere, from ub*_i where
ubiquitous	0.
	syl	u:biq:ui+tous
	pron	<ju:1bikwit*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or seeming to have the ability to be everywhere at once; omnipresent.
ubiquitously	sub
	head	ubiquitous
	syl	u:1biq:ui+tous+ly
	pos	adv.
ubiquity	sub
	head	ubiquitous
	or	ubiquitousness
	syl	u:1biq:ui:ty
	pos	n.
ubiquitousness	sub
	head	ubiquitous
	or	ubiquity
	syl	u:1biq:ui+tous+ness
	pos	n.
ubi supra	0.
	syl	u:bi su+pra
	pron	Latin. <1u:bi> <1su:pra:>
	def	where (mentioned or cited) above.
U-boat	ety	from German U-Boot, abbreviation for Unterseeboot, literally: undersea boat
U-boat	0.
	syl	U-boat
	pos	n.
	def	a German submarine, esp. in World Wars I and II.
U bolt	0.
	syl	U bolt
	pos	n.
	def	a metal bar bent into the shape of a and threaded at both ends to receive securing nuts: used to secure leaf springs, ring bolts, shackles, etc.
uc	0.
	syl	u.c.
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	upper case.
UC	0.
	syl	U.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	University College.
Ucayali	0.
	syl	U:ca+ya+li
	pron	Spanish <2uka1jali>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Peru, flowing north into the Mara?~n*'on above Iquitos. Length: 1600 km (1000 miles).
UCCA	0.
	syl	UCCA
	pron	<1^k*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain; acronym for
	def	Universities Central Council on Admissions.
Paolo	infl
	head	Uccello
	syl	Pa:o:lo
	pron	<1pa:olo>
	pos	n.
Uccello	0.
	syl	Uc:cel:lo
	pron	Italian <ut1Cello>
	pos	n.
	def	1397-1475, Florentine painter noted esp. for three paintings of (1456-60).
UCLA	0.
	syl	U.C.L.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	University of California at Los Angeles.
UDA	alt
	or	UDA
	syl	UDA
UDA	0.
	or	UDA
	syl	U.D.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ulster Defence Association.
Udaipur	1.
	syl	U:dai+pur
	pron	<u:1dIpu*>, <1u:dI2pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Mewar}. a former state of NW India: became part of Rajasthan in 1947.
Udaipur	2.
	syl	U:dai+pur
	pron	<u:1dIpu*>, <1u:dI2pu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW India, in S Rajasthan. Pop.: 161278 (1971).
udal	ety	C16: Orkney and Shetland dialect, from Old Norse othal; related to Old English *_ethel, *_oethel, Old High German wodal 
udal	0.
	syl	u:dal
	pron	<1ju:dL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a form of freehold possession of land existing in northern Europe before the introduction of the feudal system and still used in Orkney and Shetland.
Uvedale	alt
	head	Udall
	or	Udall
	syl	Uve:dale
	pron	<1ju:dL>, <1ju:v2dAl>
	pos	n.
Nicholas	infl
	head	Udall
	syl	Nich:o:las.
	pos	n.
Udall	0.
	or	Uvedale
	syl	U:dall
	pron	<1ju:dL>
	pos	n.
	def	??1505-56, English dramatist, whose comedy (??1553), modelled on Terence and Plautus, is the earliest known English comedy.
UDC	0.
	syl	U.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Urban District Council.
udder	ety	Old English *_uder; related to Old High German *_utar, Old Norse j*_ur, Latin *_uber, Sanskrit *_udhar 
udder	0.
	syl	ud+der
	pron	<1^d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the large baglike mammary gland of cows, sheep, etc., having two or more teats.
udder-like	sub
	head	udder
	syl	ud:der-2like
	pos	adj.
UDI	0.
	syl	UDI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Unilateral Declaration of Independence.
Udine	0.
	syl	U:di+ne
	pron	Italian <1u:dinA>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Italy, in Friuli-Venezia Giulia region: partially damaged in an earthquake in 1976. Pop.: 103868 (1975 est.).
Udmurt Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ud+murt Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pron	<1udmu*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the W central Soviet Union, in the basin of the middle Kama. Capital: Izhevsk. Pop.: 1417675 (1970). Area: 42100 sq. km (16250 sq. miles). See also {Votyak}.
udo	ety	from Japanese
udos	infl
	head	udo
	syl	u:dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
udo	0.
	syl	u:do
	pron	<1u:d*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stout araliaceous perennial plant, of Japan and China, having berry-like black fruits and young shoots that are edible when blanched.
udometer	ety	C19: from French, from Larin *_udus damp
udometer	0.
	syl	u:dom+e:ter
	pron	<ju:1domit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {rain gauge}.
UDR	0.
	syl	U.D.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ulster Defence Regiment.
Uele	0.
	syl	Ue:le
	pron	<1wAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Africa, rising near the border between Za*"ire and Uganda and flowing west to join the Bomu River and form the Ubangi River. Length: about 1100 km (700 miles).
Ufa	0.
	syl	U:fa
	pron	Russian <u1fa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, capital of the Bashkir ASSR: university (1957). Pop.: 895000 (1975 est.).
UFO	0.
	syl	UFO
	pron	<somAtimAs 1ju:f*u>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	unidentified flying object.
ufology	0.
	syl	u:fol+o:gy
	pron	<2ju:1fol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of UFOs.
ugali	ety	from Swahili
ugali	0.
	syl	u:ga+li
	pron	<u:1galE>
	pos	n.
	qual	E. African.
	def	corn meal. Also called: {posho}.
Uganda	0.
	syl	U:gan+da
	pron	<ju:1g@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in East Africa: British protectorate established in 1894-96; gained independence in 1962 and became a republic in 1967; a member of the Commonwealth. It consists mostly of a savanna plateau with part of Lake Victoria in the southeast and mountains in the southwest, reaching 5109 m (16763 ft.) in the Ruwenzori Range. Official language: English; Swahili, Luganda, and Luo are also widely spoken. Religion: chiefly Muslim and animist. Currency: Ugandan shilling. Capital: Kampala. Pop.: 9548847 (1969). Area: 235886 sq. km (91076 sq. miles).
Ugandan	sub
	head	Uganda
	syl	U:1gan+dan
	pos	adj. n.
Ugaritic	ety	C19: after Ugarit (modern name: Ras Shamra), an ancient Syrian city-state
Ugaritic	1.
	syl	U:ga+rit+ic
	pron	<2u:g*1ritik>
	pos	n.
	def	an extinct Semitic language of N Syria. {~}
Ugaritic	2.
	syl	U:ga+rit+ic
	pron	<2u:g*1ritik>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to this language.
UGC	0.
	syl	U.G.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	University Grants Committee.
ugh	0.
	syl	ugh
	pron	<ux>, <uh>,, <^h>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of disgust, annoyance, or dislike.
ugli	ety	C20: probably an alteration of #7ugly, referring to its wrinkled skin
uglis	infl
	head	ugli
	or	uglies
	syl	ug:lis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uglies	infl
	head	ugli
	or	uglis
	syl	ug:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ugli	0.
	syl	ug:li
	pron	<1^gli>
	pos	n.
	def	a large juicy yellow-skinned citrus fruit of the West Indies: a cross between a tangerine, grapefruit, and orange. Also called: {ugli fruit}.
uglifies	infl
	head	uglify
	syl	ug+li+fies
	pos	vb.
uglifying	infl
	head	uglify
	syl	ug+li+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
uglified	infl
	head	uglify
	syl	ug+li+fied.
	pos	vb.
uglify	0.
	syl	ug+li+fy
	pron	<1^gli2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become ugly or more ugly.
uglification	sub
	head	uglify
	syl	ug+li+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
uglifier	sub
	head	uglify
	syl	ug+li+2fi+er
	pos	n.
ugly	ety	C13: from Old Norse uggligr dreadful, from ugga fear &- #!ug+li+ly adv. &- #!ug+li+ness n.
uglier	infl
	head	ugly
	syl	ug:li+er
	pos	adj.
ugliest	infl
	head	ugly
	syl	ug:li+est.
	pos	adj.
ugly	1.
	syl	ug:ly
	pron	<1^gli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of unpleasant or unsightly appearance.
ugly	2.
	syl	ug:ly
	pron	<1^gli>
	pos	adj.
	def	repulsive, objectionable, or displeasing in any way.
	exam	1	war is ugly.
ugly	3.
	syl	ug:ly
	pron	<1^gli>
	pos	adj.
	def	ominous or menacing.
	exam	1	an ugly situation.
ugly	4.
	syl	ug:ly
	pron	<1^gli>
	pos	adj.
	def	bad-tempered, angry, or sullen.
	exam	1	an ugly mood.
ugly duckling	0.
	syl	ug:ly duck+ling
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing, initially ugly or un?!promising, that changes into something beautiful or admirable.
Ugrian	ety	C19: from Old Russian Ugre Hungarians
Ugrian	1.
	syl	U:gri:an
	pron	<1u:gri*n>, <1ju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a light-haired subdivision of the Turanian people, who include the Samoyeds, Voguls, Ostyaks, and Magyars.
Ugrian	2.
	syl	U:gri:an
	pron	<1u:gri*n>, <1ju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this group of peoples.
Ugrian	3.
	syl	U:gri:an
	pron	<1u:gri*n>, <1ju:->
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Ugric}.
Ugric	1.
	syl	U:gric
	pron	<1u:grik>, <1ju:->
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two branches of the Finno-Ugric family of languages, including Hungarian and some languages of NW Siberia. Compare {Finnic}.
Ugric	2.
	syl	U:gric
	pron	<1u:grik>, <1ju:->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this group of languages or their speakers.
UHF	0.
	syl	UHF
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	ultrahigh frequency.
uh-huh	0.
	syl	uh-huh
	usage	sentence substitute. Informal.
	def	a less emphatic variant of {yes}.
uhlan	ety	C18: via German from Polish ulan, from Turkish *_olan young man
ulan	alt
	head	uhlan
	or	uhlan
	syl	u:lan
	pron	<1u:la:n>, <1ju:l*n>
	pos	n.
uhlan	0.
	or	ulan
	syl	uh+lan
	pron	<1u:la:n>, <1ju:l*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a member of a body of lancers first employed in the Polish army and later in W European armies.
Johann Ludwig	infl
	head	Uhland
	syl	Jo:hann Lud:wig
	pron	<1jo:han> <1lu:tvi*,c>
	pos	n.
Uhland	0.
	syl	Uh:land
	pron	German <1u:lant>
	pos	n.
	def	1787-1862, German romantic poet, esp. of lyrics and ballads.
uhuru	ety	C20: from Swahili
uhuru	1.
	syl	u:hu+ru
	pron	<u:1hu:ru:>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in E Africa
	def	national independ?!ence.
uhuru	2.
	syl	u:hu+ru
	pron	<u:1hu:ru:>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in E Africa
	def	freedom.
Uighur	alt
	head	Uigur
	or	Uigur
	syl	Ui:ghur
	pron	<1wEgu*>
	pos	n.
Uigur	infl
	or	Uigurs
	syl	Ui:gur
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Uigurs	infl
	head	Uigur
	or	Uigur
	syl	Ui:gurs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Uigur	1.
	or	Uighur
	syl	Ui:gur
	pron	<1wEgu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of NW China and adjacent parts of the Soviet Union.
Uigur	2.
	or	Uighur
	syl	Ui:gur
	pron	<1wEgu*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Uigurian	sub
	head	Uigur
	or	Uiguric
	syl	Ui:1gu+ri:an
	pos	adj.
Uighurian	sub
	head	Uigur
	or	Uighuric
	syl	Ui:1ghu+ri:an
	pos	adj.
Uiguric	sub
	head	Uigur
	or	Uigurian
	syl	Ui:1gu+ric
	pos	adj.
Uighuric	sub
	head	Uigur
	or	Uighurian
	syl	Ui:1ghu+ric
	pos	adj.
Uinta Mountains	0.
	syl	U:in+ta Moun+tains
	pron	<ju1int*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in NE Utah: part of the Rocky Mountains. Highest peak: Kings Peak, 4123 m (13528 ft.).
uintathere	0.
	syl	u:in+ta+there
	pron	<ju:1int*2Ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various extinct Tertiary rhinoceros-like mammals of North America, having six horny processes on the head. Also called: {dinoceras}.
uitlander	ety	C19: Afrikaans: outlander
uitlander	0.
	syl	uit+land+er
	pron	<1At2land*>, <-2l@n->, <1cit->
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a foreigner; alien.
ujamaa village	ety	C20: ujamaa, from Swahili: brotherhood
ujamaa village	0.
	syl	u:ja+maa vil+lage
	pron	<u:Ja1ma>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a communally organized village in Tanzania.
Ujiji	0.
	syl	U:ji+ji
	pron	<u:1JEJi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Tanzania, on Lake Tanganyika: a former slave and ivory centre; the place where Stanley found Livingstone in 1871. Pop.: 21369 (1967).
Ujjain	0.
	syl	Uj+jain
	pron	<u:1JAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W central India, in Madhya Pradesh: one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus; a major agricultural trade centre. Pop.: 203278 (1971).
Ujung Pandang	0.
	syl	U:jung Pan+dang
	pron	<1u:JuG> <p@n1d@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of {Makasar}.
UK	0.
	syl	U.K.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Kingdom.
ukase	ety	C18: from Russian ukaz, from ukazat to command
ukase	1.
	syl	u:kase
	pron	<ju:1kAz>
	pos	n.
	usage	in imperial Russia
	def	an edict of the tsar.
ukase	2.
	syl	u:kase
	pron	<ju:1kAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {edict}.
ukiyoe	ety	Japanese: genre paint?!ing
ukiyoe	0.
	syl	u:ki+yo:e
	pron	<2u:kEj*u1jA>
	pos	n.
	def	a school of Japanese painting depicting subjects from everyday life.
Ukr	0.
	syl	Ukr.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ukraine.
Ukrainian	1.
	syl	U:krain+i:an
	pron	<ju:1krAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Ukraine, its people, or their language.
Ukrainian	2.
	syl	U:krain+i:an
	pron	<ju:1krAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the official language of the Ukrainian SSR: an East Slavonic language closely related to Russian.
Ukrainian	3.
	syl	U:krain+i:an
	pron	<ju:1krAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Ukraine.
Ukrainian	xref
	syl	U:krain+i:an
	pron	<ju:1krAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	Formerly called: {Little Russian}.
Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	U:krain+i:an So+vi:et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SE Soviet Union, on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov: the third largest constituent republic of the Soviet Union and one of the four original republics that formed the USSR in 1922; consists chiefly of lowlands; economy based on rich agriculture and mineral resources (chief Soviet producer of coal) and on the major heavy industries of the Donets Basin. Capital: Kiev. Pop.: 47126517 (1970). Area: 603700 sq. km (231990 sq. miles). Also called: {the Ukraine}.
ukulele	ety	C19: from Hawaiian, literally: jumping flea, from `uku flea+ lele jumping
ukelele	alt
	head	ukulele
	or	ukulele
	syl	u:ke+le:le
	pron	<2ju:k*1lAli>
	pos	n.
ukulele	0.
	or	ukelele
	syl	u:ku+le:le
	pron	<2ju:k*1lAli>
	pos	n.
	def	a small four-stringed guitar, esp. of Hawaii.
ulan	0.
	syl	u:lan
	pron	<1u:la:n>, <1ju:l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {uhlan}.
Ulan Bator	0.
	syl	U:lan Ba+tor
	pron	<u1la:n> <1ba:tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Mongolian People's Republic, in the N central part: developed in the mid-17th century around the Da Khure monastery, residence until 1924 of successive @6living Buddhas@9 (third in rank of Buddhist-Lamaist leaders), and main junction of caravan routes across Mongolia; university (1942); industrial and commercial centre. Pop.: 267400 (1969). Former name (until 1924): {Urga}. Chinese name: {Kulun}.
Ulan-Ude	0.
	syl	U:lan-U:de
	pron	<u1la:n> <u1de>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SE Soviet Union, capital of the Buryat ASSR: an important rail junction. Pop.: 295000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1934): {Verkhne-Udinsk}.
Walter	infl
	head	Ulbricht
	syl	Wal:ter
	pron	<1valt*r>
	pos	n.
Ulbricht	0.
	syl	Ul:bricht
	pron	German <1ulbri*,ct>
	pos	n.
	def	1893-1973, East German statesman; largely responsible for the establishment and development of East German communism.
ulcer	ety	C14: from Latin ulcus; related to Greek helkos a sore
ulcer	1.
	syl	ul+cer
	pron	<1^ls*>
	pos	n.
	def	a disintegration of the surface of the skin or a mucous membrane resulting in an open sore that heals very slowly. See also {peptic ulcer}.
ulcer	2.
	syl	ul+cer
	pron	<1^ls*>
	pos	n.
	def	a source or element of corruption or evil.
ulcerate	0.
	syl	ul+cer+ate
	pron	<1^ls*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become ulcerous.
ulceration	1.
	syl	ul+cer:a+tion
	pron	<2^ls*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the development or formation of an ulcer.
ulceration	2.
	syl	ul+cer:a+tion
	pron	<2^ls*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ulcer or an ulcerous condition.
ulcerative	0.
	syl	ul+cer:a+tive
	pron	<1^ls*2rAtiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterized by ulceration.
	exam	1	ulcerative colitis.
ulcerous	1.
	syl	ul+cer+ous
	pron	<1^ls*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characteristic of, or characterized by an ulcer or ulcers.
ulcerous	2.
	syl	ul+cer+ous
	pron	<1^ls*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	being or having a corrupting influence.
ulcerously	sub
	head	ulcerous
	syl	ul+cer+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
ulcerousness	sub
	head	ulcerous
	syl	ul+cer+ous+ness
	pos	n.
-ule	ety	from Latin -ulus, diminutive suffix
-ule	0.
	syl	-ule
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	indicating smallness.
	exam	1	globule.
Uleaborg	0.
	syl	U:le:*%a+borg
	pron	<1u:lio2bcrj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish name for {Oulu}.
ulema	ety	C17: from Arabic 'ulam*_a scholars, from `alama to know
ulema	1.
	syl	u:le:ma
	pron	<1u:lim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of Muslim scholars or religious leaders.
ulema	2.
	syl	u:le:ma
	pron	<1u:lim*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this body.
-ulent	ety	from Latin -ulentus 
-ulent	0.
	syl	-u:lent
	usage	suffix forming adjectives.
	def	abundant or full of.
	exam	1	fraudulent.
Ulfila	infl
	head	Ulfilas
	or	Wulfila
	syl	Ul:fi:la
	pron	<1ulfil*>
	pos	n.
Wulfila	infl
	head	Ulfilas
	or	Ulfila
	syl	Wul:fi:la
	pos	n.
Ulfilas	0.
	syl	Ul:fi:las
	pron	<1ulfi2l@s>
	pos	n.
	def	??311-??382 #7a.d., Christian bishop of the Goths who translated the Bible from Greek into Gothic.
ullage	ety	C15: from Old French ouillage filling of a cask, from ouiller to fill a cask, from ouil eye, from Latin oculus eye
ullage	1.
	syl	ul+lage
	pron	<1^liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the volume by which a liquid container falls short of being full.
ullage	2.a.
	syl	ul+lage
	pron	<1^liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the quantity of liquid lost from a container due to leakage or evaporation.
ullage	2.b.
	syl	ul+lage
	pron	<1^liJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	in customs terminology
	def	the amount of liquid remaining in a container after such loss.
ullage	3.
	syl	ul+lage
	pron	<1^liJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create ullage in.
ullage	4.
	syl	ul+lage
	pron	<1^liJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to determine the amount of ullage in.
ullage	5.
	syl	ul+lage
	pron	<1^liJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill up ullage in.
ullaged	sub
	head	ullage
	syl	ul+laged
	pos	adj.
ullage rocket	0.
	syl	ul+lage rock+et
	pos	n.
	def	a small hydrogen peroxide rocket engine that produces sufficient acceleration to keep propellants in their places when the main rocket is shut off.
Ullswater	0.
	syl	Ulls+wa+ter
	pron	<1^lz2wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District. Length: 12 km (7.5#800880 miles).
Ulm	0.
	syl	Ulm
	pron	German <ulm>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S West Germany, in Baden-W*"urttemberg on the Danube: a free imperial city (1155-1802). Pop.: 93200 (1970).
ulmaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin Ulm*_aceae, from Latin ulmus elm tree
ulmaceous	0.
	syl	ul+ma+ceous
	pron	<^l1mAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a temperate and tropical family of deciduous trees and shrubs having scaly buds, simple serrated leaves, and typically winged fruits: includes the elms.
ulna	ety	C16: from Latin: elbow, {#7ell %1}
ulnae	infl
	head	ulna
	or	ulnas
	syl	ul:nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ulnas	infl
	head	ulna
	or	ulnae
	syl	ul:nas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ulna	1.
	syl	ul:na
	pron	<1^ln*>
	pos	n.
	def	the inner and longer of the two bones of the human forearm.
ulna	2.
	syl	ul:na
	pron	<1^ln*>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding bone in other vertebrates.
ulnar	sub
	head	ulna
	syl	ul+nar
	pos	adj.
ulnar nerve	0.
	syl	ul+nar nerve
	pos	n.
	def	a nerve situated along the inner side of the arm and passing close to the surface of the skin near the elbow. See {funny bone}.
ulotrichous	ety	C19: from New Latin Ulotrich*_i (classification applied to humans having this type of hair), from Greek oulothrix from oulos curly+ thrix hair
ulotrichous	0.
	syl	u:lot+ri+chous
	pron	<ju:1lotrik*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having woolly or curly hair.
ulotrichy	sub
	head	ulotrichous
	syl	u:1lot+ri+chy
	pos	n.
Ulpian	0.
	syl	Ul:pi:an
	pron	<1^lpi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name died ??228 #7a.d., Roman jurist, born in Phoenicia.
ulster	0.
	syl	ul+ster
	pron	<1^lst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's heavy double-breasted overcoat with a belt or half-belt at the back.
Ulster	1.
	syl	Ul+ster
	pron	<1^lst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former kingdom and province of N Ireland: passed to the English Crown in 1461; confiscated land given to English and Scottish Protestant settlers in the 17th century, giving rise to serious long-term conflict; partitioned in 1921 to form the six counties of Northern Ireland and the Ulster province of the Republic of Ireland.
Ulster	2.
	syl	Ul+ster
	pron	<1^lst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the N Republic of Ireland, consisting of three counties: Cavan, Monaghan, and Donegal. Pop.: 207204 (1971). Area: 8013 sq. km (3094 sq. miles).
Ulster	3.
	syl	Ul+ster
	pron	<1^lst*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {Northern Ireland}.
Ulster Defence Association	0.
	syl	Ul+ster De+fence As+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in Northern Ireland
	def	a Protestant paramilitary organization. Abbrev.: {U.D.A}.
Ulstermen	infl
	head	Ulsterman
	syl	Ul+ster+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ulsterman	0.
	syl	Ul+ster+man
	pron	<1^lst*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Ulster. &- {#!Ul+ster+@!wo+man}
ult	1.
	syl	ult.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ultimate(ly).
ult	2.
	syl	ult.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {ulto}. ultimo.
ulterior	ety	C17: from Latin: further, from ulter beyond
ulterior	1.
	syl	ul+te+ri+or
	pron	<^l1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying beneath or beyond what is revealed, evident, or supposed.
	exam	1	ulterior motives.
ulterior	2.
	syl	ul+te+ri+or
	pron	<^l1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	succeeding, subsequent, or later.
ulterior	3.
	syl	ul+te+ri+or
	pron	<^l1ti*ri*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying beyond a certain line or point.
ulteriorly	sub
	head	ulterior
	syl	ul+1te+ri+or+ly
	pos	adv.
ultima	ety	from Latin: the last, feminine of ultimus last; see #7ultimate 
ultima	0.
	syl	ul+ti+ma
	pron	<1^ltim*>
	pos	n.
	def	the final syllable of a word.
ultimate	ety	C17: from Late Latin ultim*_are to come to an end, from Latin ultimus last, from ulter distant
ultimate	1.
	syl	ul+ti+mate
	pron	<1^ltimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	conclusive in a series or process; last; final.
	exam	1	an ultimate question.
ultimate	2.
	syl	ul+ti+mate
	pron	<1^ltimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	the highest or most signifi?!cant.
	exam	1	the ultimate goal.
ultimate	3.
	syl	ul+ti+mate
	pron	<1^ltimit>
	pos	adj.
	def	elemental, fundamental, basic, or essential.
ultimate	4.
	syl	ul+ti+mate
	pron	<1^ltimit>
	pos	n.
	def	the most significant, highest, furthest, or greatest thing.
ultimateness	sub
	head	ultimate
	syl	ul+ti+mate+ness
	pos	n.
ultimate constituent	0.
	syl	ul+ti+mate con+stit:u+ent
	pos	n.
	def	a constituent of something, such as a linguistic construction, that cannot be further subdivided in the terms of the analysis being undertaken. Compare {immediate constituent}.
ultimately	0.
	syl	ul+ti+mate+ly
	pron	<1^ltimitli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the end; at last; finally.
ultima Thule	ety	Latin: the most distant Thule
ultima Thule	1.
	syl	ul+ti+ma Thu+le
	pron	<1Tju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Thule}.
ultima Thule	2.
	syl	ul+ti+ma Thu+le
	pron	<1Tju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	any distant or unknown region.
ultima Thule	3.
	syl	ul+ti+ma Thu+le
	pron	<1Tju:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a remote goal or aim.
ultimatum	ety	C18: from New Latin, neuter of ultimatus #7ultimate 
ultimatums	infl
	head	ultimatum
	or	ta
	syl	ul+ti+ma+tums
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ta	infl
	head	ultimatum
	or	ultimatums
	syl	+ta
	pron	<-t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ultimatum	1.
	syl	ul+ti+ma+tum
	pron	<2^lti1mAt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a final communication by a party, esp. a government, setting forth conditions on which it insists, as during negotiations on some topic.
ultimatum	2.
	syl	ul+ti+ma+tum
	pron	<2^lti1mAt*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any final or peremptory demand, offer, or proposal.
ultimo	ety	C16: from Latin ultim*_o on the last
ultimo	0.
	syl	ul+ti+mo
	pron	<1^lti2m*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Now rare except when abbreviated in formal correspondence.
	def	in or during the previous month.
	exam	1	a letter of the 7th ultimo.
ultimogeniture	ety	C19: ultimo- from Latin ultimus last+#7geniture ; compare #7primogeniture 
ultimogeniture	1.
	syl	ul:ti:mo+gen:i:ture
	pron	<2^ltim*u1JeniC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a principle of inheritance whereby the youngest son succeeds to the estate of his ancestor. Compare {primogeniture}.
ultimogeniture	2.
	syl	ul:ti:mo+gen:i:ture
	pron	<2^ltim*u1JeniC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	another name for {borough-English}.
ultra	ety	C19: from Latin: beyond, from ulter distant
ultra	1.
	syl	ul+tra
	pron	<1^ltr*>
	pos	adj.
	def	extreme or immoderate, esp. in beliefs or opinions.
ultra	2.
	syl	ul+tra
	pron	<1^ltr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extremist.
ultra-	ety	from Latin ultr*_a beyond; see #7ultra 
ultra-	1.
	syl	ul:tra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	beyond or surpassing a specified extent, range, or limit.
	exam	1	ultramicroscopic.
ultra-	2.
	syl	ul:tra-
	pos	prefix.
	def	extreme or extremely.
	exam	1	ultramodern.
ultracentrifuge	1.
	syl	ul:tra+cen+tri+fuge
	pron	<2^ltr*1sentri2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a high-speed centrifuge used to separate colloidal solutions. {~}
ultracentrifuge	2.
	syl	ul:tra+cen+tri+fuge
	pron	<2^ltr*1sentri2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chem.
	def	to subject to the action of an ultracentrifuge.
ultracentrifugal	sub
	head	ultracentrifuge
	syl	ul:tra+cen+trif:u+gal
	pron	<2^ltr*sen1trifjugL>, <-2sentri1fju:gL>
	pos	adj.
ultracentrifugally	sub
	head	ultracentrifuge
	syl	ul:tra+cen+1trif:u+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
ultracentrifugation	sub
	head	ultracentrifuge
	syl	ul:tra+cen+trif:u+ga+tion
	pron	<2^ltr*2sentrifju1gAS*n>
	pos	n.
ultraconservative	1.
	syl	ul:tra+con+ser+va+tive
	pron	<2^ltr*k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	highly reactionary.
ultraconservative	2.
	syl	ul:tra+con+ser+va+tive
	pron	<2^ltr*k*n1sR:v*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a reactionary person.
ultrafiche	0.
	syl	ul:tra+fiche
	pron	<1^ltr*2fES>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of film, usually the size of a filing card, that is similar to microfiche but has a very much larger number of microcopies.
ultrafilter	0.
	syl	ul:tra+fil+ter
	pron	<2^ltr*1filt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a filter with small pores used to separate very small particles from a suspension or colloidal solution.
ultrafiltration	sub
	head	ultrafilter
	syl	ul:tra+fil+tra+tion
	pron	<2^ltr*fil1trAS*n>
	pos	n.
ultrahigh frequency	0.
	syl	ul:tra+high fre+quen+cy
	pron	<1^ltr*2hI>
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency band or radio frequency lying between 3000 and 300 megahertz. Abbrev.: {UHF}.
ultraism	0.
	syl	ul:tra+ism
	pron	<1^ltr*2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme philosophy, belief, or action.
ultraist	sub
	head	ultraism
	syl	ul:tra+ist
	pos	n. adj.
ultraistic	sub
	head	ultraism
	syl	ul:tra+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
ultramarine	1.
	syl	ul:tra+ma+rine
	pron	<2^ltr*m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a blue pigment consisting of sodium and aluminium silicates and some sodium sulphide, obtained by powdering natural lapis lazuli or made synthetically: used in paints, printing ink, plastics, etc.
ultramarine	2.
	syl	ul:tra+ma+rine
	pron	<2^ltr*m*1rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a vivid blue colour.
ultramarine	3.
	syl	ul:tra+ma+rine
	pron	<2^ltr*m*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour ultramarine.
ultramarine	4.
	syl	ul:tra+ma+rine
	pron	<2^ltr*m*1rEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	from across the seas.
ultramicrometer	0.
	syl	ul:tra+mi+crom+e:ter
	pron	<2^ltr*mI1kromit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a micrometer for measuring extremely small distances.
ultramicroscope	0.
	syl	ul:tra+mi:cro+scope
	pron	<2^ltr*1mIkr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a microscope used for studying colloids, in which the sample is illuminated from the side and colloidal particles are seen as bright points on a dark background. Also called: {dark-field microscope}.
ultramicroscopic	1.
	syl	ul:tra+mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2^ltr*2mIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	too small to be seen with an optical microscope.
ultramicroscopic	2.
	syl	ul:tra+mi:cro+scop+ic
	pron	<2^ltr*2mIkr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an ultramicroscope.
ultramicroscopy	sub
	head	ultramicroscopic
	syl	ul:tra+mi+cros+co+py
	pron	<2^ltr*mI1krosk*?!pi>
	pos	n.
ultramodern	0.
	syl	ul:tra+mod+ern
	pron	<2^ltr*1mod*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely modern.
ultramodernism	sub
	head	ultramodern
	syl	ul:tra+1mod+ern+ism
	pos	n.
ultramodernist	sub
	head	ultramodern
	syl	ul:tra+1mod+ern+ist
	pos	n.
ultramodernistic	sub
	head	ultramodern
	syl	ul:tra+2mod+ern+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
ultramontane	1.
	syl	ul:tra+mon+tane
	pron	<2^ltr*mon1tAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	on the other side of the mountains, esp. the Alps, from the speaker or writer. Compare {cismontane}.
ultramontane	2.
	syl	ul:tra+mon+tane
	pron	<2^ltr*mon1tAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a movement in the Roman Catholic Church which favours the centralized authority and influence of the pope as opposed to local independence. Compare { {cisalpine} (sense 2)}.
ultramontane	3.
	syl	ul:tra+mon+tane
	pron	<2^ltr*mon1tAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a resident or native from beyond the mountains, esp. the Alps.
ultramontane	4.
	syl	ul:tra+mon+tane
	pron	<2^ltr*mon1tAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the ultramontane party of the Roman Catholic Church.
ultramontanism	0.
	syl	ul:tra+mon+ta+nism
	pron	<2^ltr*1monti2niz*m>
	qual	R.C. Church. n.
	def	the doctrine of central papal supremacy. Compare {Gallicanism}.
ultramontanist	sub
	head	ultramontanism
	syl	ul:tra+1mon+tan+ist
	pos	n.
ultramundane	0.
	syl	ul:tra+mun+dane
	pron	<2^ltr*1m^ndAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending beyond the world, this life, or the universe.
ultranationalism	0.
	syl	ul:tra+na+tion+al+ism
	pron	<2^ltr*1n@Sn*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme devotion to one's own nation.
ultranational	sub
	head	ultranationalism
	syl	ul:tra+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
ultranationalist	sub
	head	ultranationalism
	syl	ul:tra+1na+tion+al+ist
	pos	adj. n.
ultranationalistic	sub
	head	ultranationalism
	syl	ul:tra+2na+tion+al+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
ultrared	0.
	syl	ul:tra+red
	pron	<2^ltr*1red>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {infrared}.
ultrashort	0.
	syl	ul:tra+short
	pron	<2^ltr*1Sc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a radio wave
	def	having a wavelength shorter than 10 metres.
ultrasonic	0.
	syl	ul:tra+son+ic
	pron	<2^ltr*1sonik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or producing waves with the same nature as sound waves but frequencies above audio frequencies.
ultrasonically	sub
	head	ultrasonic
	syl	ul:tra+1son:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
ultrasonics	0.
	syl	ul:tra+son+ics
	pron	<2^ltr*1soniks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the branch of physics concerned with ultrasonic waves. Also called: {supersonics}.
ultrasound	0.
	syl	ul:tra+sound
	pron	<2^ltr*1saund>
	pos	n.
	def	ultrasonic waves of the same nature as sound, used in cleaning metallic parts, echo sound?!ing, medical diagnosis and therapy, etc.
ultrastructure	0.
	syl	ul:tra+struc+ture
	pron	<1^ltr*2str^kC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the minute structure of an organ, tissue, or cell, as revealed by microscopy, esp. electron microscopy.
ultrastructural	sub
	head	ultrastructure
	syl	ul:tra+1struc+tur+al
	pos	adj.
ultraviolet	1.
	syl	ul:tra+vi:o+let
	pron	<2^ltr*1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the electromagnetic spectrum with wavelengths shorter than light but longer than x-rays; in the range 0.4#M10%#-%5 and 5#M10%#-%9 metres.
ultraviolet	2.
	syl	ul:tra+vi:o+let
	pron	<2^ltr*1vI*lit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of radiation lying in the ultraviolet.
	exam	1	ultraviolet radiation.
ultra vires	ety	Latin, literally: beyond strength
ultra vires	0.
	syl	ul+tra vi+res
	pron	<1vIrEz>
	qual	Law.
	def	beyond the legal power or authority of a person, corporation, agent, etc.
ultravirus	0.
	syl	ul:tra+vi+rus
	pron	<2^ltr*1vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a virus small enough to pass through the panes of the finest filter.
ululate	ety	C17: from Latin ulul*_are to howl, from ulula screech owl
ululate	0.
	syl	ul:u+late
	pron	<1ju:lju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to howl or wail, as with grief.
ululant	sub
	head	ululate
	syl	ul:u+lant
	pos	adj.
ululation	sub
	head	ululate
	syl	ul:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
Ulyanovsk	0.
	syl	Ul+ya+novsk
	pron	Russian <ulj1jan*fsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the River Volga: birthplace of Lenin (V. I. Ulyanov). Pop.: 424000 (1975 est.). Former name: {Simbirsk}.
Ulysses	0.
	syl	U:lys:ses
	pron	<1ju:li2sEz>, <ju:1lisEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name of {Odysseus}.
um	0.
	syl	um
	pron	<^m, M>
	pos	interj.
	def	a representation of a common sound made when hesitating in speech.
Umayyad	0.
	syl	U:may:yad
	pron	<u:1mIj@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Omayyad}.
umbel	ety	C16: from Latin umbella a sunshade, from umbra shade
umbel	0.
	syl	um+bel
	pron	<1^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	a racemose inflorescence, characteristic of umbelliferous plants, in which the flowers arise from the same point in the main stem and have stalks of the same length, to give a cluster with the youngest flowers at the centre.
umbellate	sub
	head	umbel
	syl	um+bel+late
	pron	<1^mbilit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
umbellar	sub
	head	umbel
	or	umbellated
	syl	um+bel+lar
	pron	<^m1bel*>
	pos	adj.
umbellated	sub
	head	umbel
	or	umbellar
	syl	um+bel+2lat+ed
	pos	adj.
umbellately	sub
	head	umbel
	syl	um+bel+late+ly
	pos	adv.
umbelliferous	ety	C17: from New Latin umbellifer, from Latin umbella sunshade+ ferre to bear &- um+#!bel+lif+er n.
umbelliferous	1.
	syl	um+bel+lif+er+ous
	pron	<2^mbi1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs, typically having hollow stems, divided or compound leaves, and flowers in umbels: includes fennel, dill, parsley, carrot, celery, and parsnip.
umbelliferous	2.
	syl	um+bel+lif+er+ous
	pron	<2^mbi1lif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating any other plant bearing umbels.
umbellule	ety	C18: from New Latin umbellula, diminutive of Latin umbella; see #7umbel 
umbellule	0.
	syl	um+bel+lule
	pron	<^m1belju:l>, <1^mbi2lju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the small secondary umbels that make up a compound umbel.
umbellulate	sub
	head	umbellule
	syl	um+bel+lu+late
	pron	<^m1beljulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
umber	1.
	syl	um+ber
	pron	<1^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various natural brown earths containing ferric oxide together with lime and oxides of aluminium, manganese, and silicon. See also {burnt umber}.
umber	2.
	syl	um+ber
	pron	<1^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dark brown to greenish-brown colours produced by this pigment.
umber	3.a.
	syl	um+ber
	pron	<1^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	shade or shadow.
umber	3.b.
	syl	um+ber
	pron	<1^mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	any dark, dusky, or indefinite colour.
umber	4.
	syl	um+ber
	pron	<1^mb*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or stained with umber.
Umberto I	0.
	syl	Um:ber:to I
	pron	Italian <um1berto>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-1900, king of Italy (1878-1900); son of Victor Emmanuel II: assassinated at Monza.
umbilical	1.
	syl	um+bil:i+cal
	pron	<^m1bilikL>, <2^mbi1lIkL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the umbilicus or the umbilical cord.
umbilical	2.
	syl	um+bil:i+cal
	pron	<^m1bilikL>, <2^mbi1lIkL>
	pos	adj.
	def	in the region of the umbilicus.
	exam	1	an umbilical hernia.
umbilical	3.
	syl	um+bil:i+cal
	pron	<^m1bilikL>, <2^mbi1lIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {umbilical cord}.
umbilically	sub
	head	umbilical
	syl	um+1bil:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
umbilical cord	1.
	syl	um+bil:i+cal cord
	pos	n.
	def	the long flexible tubelike structure connecting a fetus with the placenta: it provides a means of metabolic interchange with the mother.
umbilical cord	2.
	syl	um+bil:i+cal cord
	pos	n.
	def	any flexible cord, tube, or cable used to transfer information, power, oxygen, etc., as between an astronaut walking in space and his spacecraft.
umbilicate	1.
	syl	um+bil:i+cate
	pron	<^m1bilikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an umbilicus or navel.
umbilicate	2.
	syl	um+bil:i+cate
	pron	<^m1bilikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a central depression.
	exam	1	an umbilicate leaf.
umbilicate	3.
	syl	um+bil:i+cate
	pron	<^m1bilikit>, <-2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	shaped like a navel, as some bacterial colonies.
umbilication	1.
	syl	um+bil:i+ca+tion
	pron	<^m2bili1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology, anatomy.
	def	a navel-like notch or depression, as in the centre of a vesicle.
umbilication	2.
	syl	um+bil:i+ca+tion
	pron	<^m2bili1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being umbilicated.
umbilicus	ety	C18: from Latin: navel, centre; compare Latin umb*_o shield boss, Greek omphalos navel
umbilici	infl
	head	umbilicus
	syl	um+bil:i+ci
	pron	<-1bili2sI>, <-b*1lIsI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
umbilicus	1.
	syl	um+bil:i+cus
	pron	<^m1bilik*s>, <2^mbi1lIk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a hollow or navel-like structure, such as the cavity at the base of a gastropod shell.
umbilicus	2.
	syl	um+bil:i+cus
	pron	<^m1bilik*s>, <2^mbi1lIk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical name for the {navel}.
umbiliform	sub
	head	umbilicus
	syl	um+bil:i+form
	pron	<^m1bili2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
umble pie	0.
	syl	um+ble pie
	pron	<1^mbL>
	pos	n.
	def	See { {humble pie} (sense 1)}.
umbles	0.
	syl	um+bles
	pron	<1^mbLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for {numbles}.
umbo	ety	C18: from Latin: boss of a shield, projecting piece
umbones	infl
	head	umbo
	or	umbos
	syl	um+bo+nes
	pron	<^m1b*unEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
umbos	infl
	head	umbo
	or	umbones
	syl	um:bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
umbo	1.
	syl	um:bo
	pron	<1^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a small hump projecting from the centre of the cap in certain mushrooms.
umbo	2.
	syl	um:bo
	pron	<1^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a hooked prominence occurring at the apex of each half of the shell of a bivalve mollusc.
umbo	3.
	syl	um:bo
	pron	<1^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the slightly convex area at the centre of the outer surface of the eardrum, where the malleus is attached on the internal surface.
umbo	4.
	syl	um:bo
	pron	<1^mb*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a large projecting central boss on a shield, esp. on a Saxon shield.
umbonate	sub
	head	umbo
	syl	um+bo+nate
	pron	<1^mb*nit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
umbonal	sub
	head	umbo
	or	umbonic
	syl	um+bo+nal
	pron	<1^mb*nL>
	pos	adj.
umbonic	sub
	head	umbo
	or	umbonal
	syl	um+bon+ic
	pron	<^m1bonik>
	pos	adj.
umbra	ety	C16: from Latin: shade, shadow
umbrae	infl
	head	umbra
	or	umbras
	syl	um+brae
	pron	<-brE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
umbras	infl
	head	umbra
	or	umbrae
	syl	um+bras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
umbra	1.
	syl	um+bra
	pron	<1^mbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of complete shadow resulting from the total obstruction of light by an opaque object, esp. the shadow cast by the moon onto the earth during a solar eclipse.
umbra	2.
	syl	um+bra
	pron	<1^mbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the darker inner region of a sunspot. Compare {penumbra}.
umbral	sub
	head	umbra
	syl	um+bral
	pos	adj.
umbrage	ety	C15: from Old French umbrage, from Latin umbr*_aticus relating to shade, from umbra shade, shadow
umbrage	1.
	syl	um+brage
	pron	<1^mbriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	displeasure or resentment; offence (in the phrase {give} {take umbrage) }.
umbrage	2.
	syl	um+brage
	pron	<1^mbriJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the foliage of trees, considered as providing shade.
umbrage	3.
	syl	um+brage
	pron	<1^mbriJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	shadow or shade.
umbrage	4.
	syl	um+brage
	pron	<1^mbriJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a shadow or semblance.
umbrageous	1.
	syl	um+bra+geous
	pron	<^m1brAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	shady or shading.
umbrageous	2.
	syl	um+bra+geous
	pron	<^m1brAJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	easily offended.
umbrageously	sub
	head	umbrageous
	syl	um+1bra+geous+ly
	pos	adv.
umbrageousness	sub
	head	umbrageous
	syl	um+1bra+geous+ness
	pos	n.
umbrella	ety	C17: from Italian ombrella, diminutive of ombra shade; see #7umbra 
umbrella	1.
	syl	um+brel+la
	pron	<^m1brel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable device used for protection against rain, snow, etc., and consisting of a light canopy supported on a collapsible metal frame mounted on a central rod.
umbrella	2.
	syl	um+brel+la
	pron	<^m1brel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the flattened cone-shaped contractile body of a jellyfish or other medusa.
umbrella	3.
	syl	um+brel+la
	pron	<^m1brel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective shield or screen, esp. of aircraft or gunfire.
umbrella	4.
	syl	um+brel+la
	pron	<^m1brel*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has the effect of a protective screen or cover.
umbrella-like	sub
	head	umbrella
	syl	um+1brel:la-2like
	pos	adj.
umbrella bird	0.
	syl	um+brel+la bird
	pos	n.
	def	a black tropical American passerine bird, having a large overhanging crest and a long feathered wattle: family (cotingas).
umbrella plant	0.
	syl	um+brel+la plant
	pos	n.
	def	an African sedge, having large umbrella-like whorls of slender leaves: widely grown as an ornamental water plant.
umbrella stand	0.
	syl	um+brel+la stand
	pos	n.
	def	an upright rack or stand for umbrellas.
umbrella tree	1.
	syl	um+brel+la tree
	pos	n.
	def	a North American magnolia, having long leaves clustered into an umbrella formation at the ends of the branches and unpleasant-smelling white flowers.
umbrella tree	2.
	syl	um+brel+la tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other trees or shrubs having leaves shaped like an umbrella or growing in an umbrella-like cluster.
Umbria	0.
	syl	Um+bri:a
	pron	<1^mbri*>, Italian <1umbrja>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of central Italy, in the valley of the Tiber. Pop.: 772601 (1971). Area: 8456 sq. km (3265 sq. miles).
Umbrian	1.
	syl	Um+bri:an
	pron	<1^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Umbria, its inhabitants, their dialect of Italian, or the ancient language once spoken there.
Umbrian	2.
	syl	Um+bri:an
	pron	<1^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a Renaissance school of painting that included Raphael. {~}
Umbrian	3.
	syl	Um+bri:an
	pron	<1^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Umbria.
Umbrian	4.
	syl	Um+bri:an
	pron	<1^mbri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	an extinct language of ancient S Italy, belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family. See also {Osco-Umbrian}.
Umbriel	0.
	syl	Um+bri+el
	pron	<1^mbri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the second smallest of the five satellites of Uranus and the third nearest to the planet.
umiak	ety	C18: from Greenland Eskimo: boat for the use of women; compare #7kayak 
oomiak	alt
	head	umiak
	or	umiak
	syl	oo:mi+ak
	pron	<1u:mi2@k>
	pos	n.
umiak	0.
	or	oomiak
	syl	u:mi+ak
	pron	<1u:mi2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a large open boat made of stretched skins, used by Eskimos.
umlaut	ety	C19: German, from um around (in the sense of changing places)+ Laut sound
umlaut	1.
	syl	um+laut
	pron	<1umlaut>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark (*" ) placed over a vowel in some languages, such as German, indicating modification in the quality of the vowel. Compare {dieresis}.
umlaut	2.
	syl	um+laut
	pron	<1umlaut>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in Germanic languages
	def	the change of a vowel within a word brought about by the assimilating influence of a vowel or semivowel in a preceding or following syllable.
umpire	ety	C15: by mistaken division from a noumpere, from Old French nomper not one of a pair, from nom-, non- not+ per equal, #7peer 
umpire	1.
	syl	um+pire
	pron	<1^mpI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who rules on the playing of a game, as in cricket or baseball.
umpire	2.
	syl	um+pire
	pron	<1^mpI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who rules on or judges disputes between contesting parties.
umpire	3.
	syl	um+pire
	pron	<1^mpI*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as umpire in (a game, dispute, or controversy).
umpireship	sub
	head	umpire
	or	umpirage
	syl	um+pire+2ship
	pos	n.
umpirage	sub
	head	umpire
	or	umpireship
	syl	um+pir+age
	pos	n.
umpteen	ety	C20: from umpty a great deal (perhaps from -enty as in twenty) + -#7teen 
umpteen	0.a.
	syl	ump+teen
	pron	<2^mp1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very many.
	exam	1	umpteen things to do.
umpteen	0.b.
	syl	ump+teen
	pron	<2^mp1tEn>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	umpteen of them came.
umpteenth	sub
	head	umpteen
	syl	ump+1teenth
	pos	n. adj.
umpies	infl
	head	umpy
	syl	ump:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
umpy	0.
	syl	ump:y
	pron	<1^mpi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an informal word for {umpire}.
Umtali	0.
	syl	Um+ta+li
	pron	<um1ta:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Rhodesia, near the Mozambique border: rail and trade centre in a mining and tobacco-growing region. Pop.: 51000 (1970 est.).
UN	alt
	or	UN
	syl	U.N.
UN	0.
	or	UN
	syl	UN
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Nations. |&2470|
un-	ety	from Old English on-, un-; related to Gothic on-, German un-, Latin in- 
un-	H1.0.
	syl	un-
	pos	prefix.
	usage	freely used with adjectives, participles, and their derivative adverbs and nouns: less frequently used with certain other nouns
	def	not; contrary to; opposite of.
	exam	1	uncertain;
	exam	2	uncomplaining;
	exam	3	unemotionally;
	exam	4	untidiness;
	exam	5	unbelief;
	exam	6	unrest;
	exam	7	untruth.
un-	ety	from Old English un-, on-; related to Gothic and-, German ent-, Latin ante 
un-	H2.0.
	syl	un-
	exam	1	prefix forming verbs.
un-	H2.1.
	syl	un-
	def	denoting reversal of an action or state.
	exam	1	uncover;
	exam	2	untangle.
un-	H2.2.
	syl	un-
	def	denoting removal from, release, or deprivation.
	exam	1	unharness;
	exam	2	unman;
	exam	3	unthrone.
'un	alt
	or	'un
	syl	'un
	pron	<*n>
	pos	pron.
'un	0.
	or	'un
	syl	'un
	pron	<*n>
	pos	pron.
	def	a spelling of {one} intended to reflect a dialectal or informal pronunciation.
	exam	1	that's a big 'un.
UNA	0.
	syl	UNA
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	United Nations Association.
unabated	0.
	syl	un+a:bat+ed
	pron	<2^n*1bAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without losing any original force or violence; undiminished.
unabatedly	sub
	head	unabated
	syl	un+a:1bat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unable	1.
	syl	un+a:ble
	pron	<^n1AbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	lacking the necessary power, ability, or authority (to do something); not able.
unable	2.
	syl	un+a:ble
	pron	<^n1AbL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	incompetent.
unaccommodated	1.
	syl	un+ac+com+mo+dat+ed
	pron	<2^n*1kom*2dAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not suitable or apt; not adapted.
unaccommodated	2.
	syl	un+ac+com+mo+dat+ed
	pron	<2^n*1kom*2dAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unprovided for.
unaccompanied	1.
	syl	un+ac+com+pa+nied
	pron	<2^n*1k^mp*nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accompanied.
unaccompanied	2.a.
	syl	un+ac+com+pa+nied
	pron	<2^n*1k^mp*nid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an instrument
	def	playing alone.
unaccompanied	2.b.
	syl	un+ac+com+pa+nied
	pron	<2^n*1k^mp*nid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of music for a group of singers
	def	without instrumental accompaniment.
unaccomplished	1.
	syl	un+ac+com+plished
	pron	<2^n*1kompliSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accomplished or finished.
unaccomplished	2.
	syl	un+ac+com+plished
	pron	<2^n*1kompliSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking accomplishments.
unaccountable	1.
	syl	un+ac+count+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1kaunt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	allowing of no explanation; inexplicable.
unaccountable	2.
	syl	un+ac+count+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1kaunt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	puzzling; extraordinary.
	exam	1	an unaccountable fear of hamburgers.
unaccountable	3.
	syl	un+ac+count+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1kaunt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not accountable or answerable to.
unaccountableness	sub
	head	unaccountable
	or	unaccountability
	syl	2un+ac+1count+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unaccountability	sub
	head	unaccountable
	or	unaccountableness
	syl	2un+ac+2count+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unaccountably	sub
	head	unaccountable
	syl	2un+ac+1count+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unaccounted-for	0.
	syl	un+ac+count:ed-for
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually predicative
	def	not understood, explained, or taken into consideration.
unaccustomed	1.
	syl	un+ac+cus+tomed
	pron	<2^n*1k^st*md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	not used (to).
	exam	1	unaccustomed to pain.
unaccustomed	2.
	syl	un+ac+cus+tomed
	pron	<2^n*1k^st*md>
	pos	adj.
	def	not familiar; strange or unusual.
unaccustomedness	sub
	head	unaccustomed
	syl	un+ac+1cus+tomed+ness
	pos	n.
una corda	ety	Italian, literally: one string; the pedal moves the mechanism so that only one string of the three tuned to each note is struck by the hammer
una corda	0.
	syl	u:na cor+da
	pron	<1u:n*> <1kc:d*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	usage	Music. of the piano
	def	to be played with the soft pedal depressed.
unadopted	1.
	syl	un+a:dopt+ed
	pron	<2^n*1doptid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a child
	def	not adopted.
unadopted	2.
	syl	un+a:dopt+ed
	pron	<2^n*1doptid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of a road, etc.
	def	not maintained by a local authority.
unadvised	1.
	syl	un+ad+vised
	pron	<2^n*d1vIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	rash or unwise.
unadvised	2.
	syl	un+ad+vised
	pron	<2^n*d1vIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having received advice.
unadvisedly	sub
	head	unadvised
	syl	un+ad+vis+ed+ly
	pron	<2^n*d1vIzidli>
	pos	adv.
unadvisedness	sub
	head	unadvised
	syl	un+ad+1vis+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unaffected	H1.0.
	syl	un+af+fect+ed
	pron	<2^n*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpretentious, natural, or sincere.
unaffectedly	sub
	head	unaffected
	syl	un+af+1fect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unaffectedness	sub
	head	unaffected
	syl	un+af+1fect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unaffected	H2.0.
	syl	un+af+fect+ed
	pron	<2^n*1fektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not affected.
Unalaska Island	0.
	syl	U:na+las+ka Is+land
	pron	<2u:n*1l@sk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large volcanic island in SW Alaska, in the Aleutian Islands. Length: 120 km (75 miles). Greatest width: about 40 km (25 miles).
unalienable	0.
	syl	un+al+ien+a:ble
	pron	<^n1Alj*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	a variant of {inalienable}.
unalloyed	0.
	syl	un+al+loyed
	pron	<2^n*1lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mixed or intermingled with any other thing; pure.
	exam	1	unalloyed metal;
	exam	2	unalloyed pleasure.
un-American	1.
	syl	un-A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with the aims, ideals, customs, etc., of the U.S.
un-American	2.
	syl	un-A:mer:i+can
	pos	adj.
	def	against the interests of the U.S.
un-Americanism	sub
	head	un-American
	syl	un-A:1mer:i+can+ism
	pos	n.
Miguel de	infl
	head	Unamuno
	syl	Mi:guel de
	pron	<mi1$GAl> <DA>
	pos	n.
Unamuno	0.
	syl	U:na:mu:no
	pron	Spanish <2una1muno>
	pos	n.
	def	1864-1936, Spanish philosopher and writer.
unaneled	0.
	syl	un:a+neled
	pron	<2^n*1nEld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not having received extreme unction.
unanimous	ety	C17: from Latin *_unanimus from *_unus one+ animus mind
unanimous	1.
	syl	u:nan:i+mous
	pron	<ju:1n@nim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	in complete or absolute agreement.
unanimous	2.
	syl	u:nan:i+mous
	pron	<ju:1n@nim*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by complete agreement.
	exam	1	a unanimous decision.
unanimously	sub
	head	unanimous
	syl	u:1nan:i+mous+ly
	pos	adv.
unanimity	sub
	head	unanimous
	or	unanimousness
	syl	u:na+nim+i:ty
	pron	<2ju:n*1nimiti>
	pos	n.
unanimousness	sub
	head	unanimous
	or	unanimity
	syl	u:1nan:i+mous+ness
	pos	n.
unanswerable	1.
	syl	un+an+swer+a:ble
	pron	<^n1a:ns*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being refuted.
unanswerable	2.
	syl	un+an+swer+a:ble
	pron	<^n1a:ns*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a question
	def	not admitting of any answer.
unanswerableness	sub
	head	unanswerable
	syl	un+1an+swer+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unanswerably	sub
	head	unanswerable
	syl	un+1an+swer+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unappealable	0.
	syl	un+ap+peal+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1pEl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a judgment, etc.
	def	not capable of being appealed against.
unappealableness	sub
	head	unappealable
	syl	un+ap+1peal+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unappealably	sub
	head	unappealable
	syl	un+ap+1peal+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unapproachable	1.
	syl	un+ap+proach+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1pr*uC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	discouraging intimacy, friendliness, etc.; aloof.
unapproachable	2.
	syl	un+ap+proach+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1pr*uC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	inaccessible.
unapproachableness	sub
	head	unapproachable
	syl	un+ap+1proach+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unapproachably	sub
	head	unapproachable
	syl	un+ap+1proach+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unappropriated	1.
	syl	un+ap+pro+pri+at+ed
	pron	<2^n*1pr*upri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not set aside for specific use.
unappropriated	2.
	syl	un+ap+pro+pri+at+ed
	pron	<2^n*1pr*upri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	designating that portion of the profits of a business enterprise that is retained in the business and not withdrawn by the proprietor.
unappropriated	3.
	syl	un+ap+pro+pri+at+ed
	pron	<2^n*1pr*upri2Atid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of property
	def	not having been taken into any person's possession or control.
unapt	1.
	syl	un+apt
	pron	<^n1@pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	not suitable or qualified; unfitted.
unapt	2.
	syl	un+apt
	pron	<^n1@pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally slow.
unapt	3.
	syl	un+apt
	pron	<^n1@pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; may take an infinitive
	def	not disposed or likely (to).
unaptly	sub
	head	unapt
	syl	un+1apt+ly
	pos	adv.
unaptness	sub
	head	unapt
	syl	un+1apt+ness
	pos	n.
unarm	0.
	syl	un+arm
	pron	<^n1a:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {disarm}.
unarmed	1.
	syl	un+armed
	pron	<^n1a:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	without weapons.
unarmed	2.
	syl	un+armed
	pron	<^n1a:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals and plants
	def	having no claws, prickles, spines, thorns, or similar structures.
unarmed	3.
	syl	un+armed
	pron	<^n1a:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a projectile that does not use a detonator to initiate explosive action.
unary	0.
	syl	u:nar:y
	pron	<1ju:n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of a single element or component.
unashamed	1.
	syl	un+a:shamed
	pron	<2^n*1SAmd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking moral restraints.
unashamed	2.
	syl	un+a:shamed
	pron	<2^n*1SAmd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not embarrassed, contrite, or apologetic.
unashamedly	sub
	head	unashamed
	syl	un+a:sham+ed+ly
	pron	<2^n*1SAmidli>
	pos	adv.
unashamedness	sub
	head	unashamed
	syl	un+a:1sham+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unasked	1.
	syl	un+asked
	pron	<^n1a:skt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not requested or demanded.
unasked	2.
	syl	un+asked
	pron	<^n1a:skt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not invited.
unassailable	1.
	syl	un+as+sail+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1sAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to withstand attack.
unassailable	2.
	syl	un+as+sail+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1sAl*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	undeniable or irrefutable.
unassailableness	sub
	head	unassailable
	syl	un+as+1sail+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unassailably	sub
	head	unassailable
	syl	un+as+1sail+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unassuming	0.
	syl	un+as+sum+ing
	pron	<2^n*1sju:miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	modest or unpretentious.
unassumingly	sub
	head	unassuming
	syl	un+as+1sum+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unassumingness	sub
	head	unassuming
	syl	un+as+1sum+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unattached	1.
	syl	un+at+tached
	pron	<2^n*1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	not connected with any specific thing, body, group, etc.; independent.
unattached	2.
	syl	un+at+tached
	pron	<2^n*1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	not engaged or married.
unattached	3.
	syl	un+at+tached
	pron	<2^n*1t@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of property
	def	not seized or held as security or in satisfaction of a judgment.
unattended	1.
	syl	un+at+tend+ed
	pron	<2^n*1tendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not looked after or cared for.
unattended	2.
	syl	un+at+tend+ed
	pron	<2^n*1tendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unaccompanied or alone.
unattended	3.
	syl	un+at+tend+ed
	pron	<2^n*1tendid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not listened to.
unau	ety	C18: via French from Tupi
unau	0.
	syl	u:nau
	pron	<1ju:nau>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {two-toed sloth} (see { {sloth} (sense 1)}).
unavailing	0.
	syl	un+a:vail+ing
	pron	<2^n*1vAliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	useless or futile.
unavailingly	sub
	head	unavailing
	syl	un+a:1vail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unavoidable	1.
	syl	un+a:void+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1vcid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be avoided; inevitable.
unavoidable	2.
	syl	un+a:void+a:ble
	pron	<2^n*1vcid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	not capable of being declared null and void.
unavoidability	sub
	head	unavoidable
	or	unavoidableness
	syl	un+a:2void+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unavoidableness	sub
	head	unavoidable
	or	unavoidability
	syl	un+a:1void+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unavoidably	sub
	head	unavoidable
	syl	un+a:1void+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unaware	1.
	syl	un+a:ware
	pron	<2^n*1we*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not aware or conscious (of).
	exam	1	unaware of the danger he ran across the road.
unaware	2.
	syl	un+a:ware
	pron	<2^n*1we*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully cognizant of what is going on in the world.
	exam	1	he's the most unaware person I've ever met.
unaware	3.
	syl	un+a:ware
	pron	<2^n*1we*>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {unawares}.
unawarely	sub
	head	unaware
	syl	un+a:1ware+ly
	pos	adv.
unawareness	sub
	head	unaware
	syl	un+a:1ware+ness
unawares	1.
	syl	un+a:wares
	pron	<2^n*1we*z>
	pos	adv.
	def	without prior warning or plan; unexpectedly.
	exam	1	she caught him unawares.
unawares	2.
	syl	un+a:wares
	pron	<2^n*1we*z>
	pos	adv.
	def	without being aware of or knowing.
	exam	1	he lost it unawares.
unbd	alt
	head	unb
	or	unb
	syl	unbd.
unb	0.
	or	unbd
	syl	unb.
	qual	Bookbinding. abbrev. for
	def	unbound.
unbacked	1.
	syl	un+backed
	pron	<^n1b@kt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book, chair, etc.
	def	not having a back.
unbacked	2.
	syl	un+backed
	pron	<^n1b@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bereft of support, esp. on a financial basis.
unbacked	3.a.
	syl	un+backed
	pron	<^n1b@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not supported by bets.
unbacked	3.b.
	syl	un+backed
	pron	<^n1b@kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	never having been ridden.
unbalance	1.
	syl	un+bal+ance
	pron	<^n1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to upset the equilibrium or balance of.
unbalance	2.
	syl	un+bal+ance
	pron	<^n1b@l*ns>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the mental stability of (a person or his mind).
unbalance	3.
	syl	un+bal+ance
	pron	<^n1b@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	imbalance or instability.
unbalanced	1.
	syl	un+bal+anced
	pron	<^n1b@l*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking balance.
unbalanced	2.
	syl	un+bal+anced
	pron	<^n1b@l*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	irrational or unsound; erratic.
unbalanced	3.
	syl	un+bal+anced
	pron	<^n1b@l*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally disordered or deranged.
unbalanced	4.
	syl	un+bal+anced
	pron	<^n1b@l*nst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in double-entry book-keeping
	def	not having total debit balances equal to total credit balances.
unbars	infl
	head	unbar
	syl	un+bars
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unbarring	infl
	head	unbar
	syl	un+bar+ring
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unbarred	infl
	head	unbar
	syl	un+barred.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unbar	1.
	syl	un+bar
	pron	<^n1ba:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take away a bar or bars from.
unbar	2.
	syl	un+bar
	pron	<^n1ba:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten bars, locks, etc., from (a door); open.
unbated	1.
	syl	un+bat+ed
	pron	<^n1bAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common spelling of {unabated}.
unbated	2.
	syl	un+bat+ed
	pron	<^n1bAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of a sword, lance, etc.
	def	not covered with a protective button.
unbearable	0.
	syl	un+bear+a:ble
	pron	<^n1be*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be borne or endured.
unbearableness	sub
	head	unbearable
	syl	un+1bear+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unbearably	sub
	head	unbearable
	syl	un+1bear+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unbeatable	0.
	syl	un+beat+a:ble
	pron	<^n1bEt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be defeated or outclassed; surpassingly excellent.
unbeaten	1.
	syl	un+beat+en
	pron	<^n1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having suffered no defeat.
unbeaten	2.
	syl	un+beat+en
	pron	<^n1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not worn down; untrodden.
unbeaten	3.
	syl	un+beat+en
	pron	<^n1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mixed or stirred by beating.
	exam	1	unbeaten eggs.
unbeaten	4.
	syl	un+beat+en
	pron	<^n1bEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not beaten or struck.
unbecoming	1.
	syl	un+be+com+ing
	pron	<2^nbi1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsuitable or inappropriate, esp. through being unattractive.
	exam	1	an unbecoming hat.
unbecoming	2.
	syl	un+be+com+ing
	pron	<2^nbi1k^miG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, usually foll. by of or an object
	def	not proper or seemly (for).
	exam	1	manners unbecoming a lady.
unbecomingly	sub
	head	unbecoming
	syl	un+be+1com+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unbecomingness	sub
	head	unbecoming
	syl	un+be+1com+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unbeknown	1.
	syl	un+be+known
	pron	<2^nbi1n*un>
	pos	adv.
	usage	sentence modifier; foll. by to
	def	Also (esp. Brit.): {@!un+be+#!knownst}. without the knowledge (of a person).
	exam	1	unbeknown to him she had left the country.
unbeknown	2.
	syl	un+be+known
	pron	<2^nbi1n*un>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	postpositive; usually foll. by to
	def	not known (to).
unbelief	0.
	syl	un+be+lief
	pron	<2^nbi1lEf>
	pos	n.
	def	disbelief or rejection of belief.
unbelievable	0.
	syl	un+be+liev+a:ble
	pron	<2^nbi1lEv*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be believed; incredible or astonishing.
unbelievability	sub
	head	unbelievable
	or	unbelievableness
	syl	un+be+2liev+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unbelievableness	sub
	head	unbelievable
	or	unbelievability
	syl	un+be+1liev+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unbeliever	0.
	syl	un+be+liev+er
	pron	<2^nbi1lEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does not believe or withholds belief, esp. in religious matters.
unbelieving	1.
	syl	un+be+liev+ing
	pron	<2^nbi1lEviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not believing; sceptical.
unbelieving	2.
	syl	un+be+liev+ing
	pron	<2^nbi1lEviG>
	pos	adj.
	def	proceeding from or characterized by scepticism.
unbelievingly	sub
	head	unbelieving
	syl	un+be+1liev+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unbelievingness	sub
	head	unbelieving
	syl	un+be+1liev+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unbelt	1.
	syl	un+belt
	pron	<^n1belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unbuckle the belt of (a garment, etc.).
unbelt	2.
	syl	un+belt
	pron	<^n1belt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (something) from a belt.
unbends	infl
	head	unbend
	syl	un+bends
	pos	vb.
unbending	infl
	head	unbend
	syl	un+bending
	pos	vb.
unbent	infl
	head	unbend
	syl	un+bent.
	pos	vb.
unbend	1.
	syl	un+bend
	pron	<^n1bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release or be released from the restraints of formality and ceremony.
unbend	2.
	syl	un+bend
	pron	<^n1bend>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to relax (the mind) or (of the mind) to become relaxed.
unbend	3.
	syl	un+bend
	pron	<^n1bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or be made straightened out from an originally bent shape or position.
unbend	4.a.
	syl	un+bend
	pron	<^n1bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (a sail) from a stay, mast, yard, etc.
unbend	4.b.
	syl	un+bend
	pron	<^n1bend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to untie (a rope, etc.) or cast (a cable) loose.
unbendable	sub
	head	unbend
	syl	un+1bend+a:ble
	pos	adj.
unbending	1.
	syl	un+bend+ing
	pron	<^n1bendiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	rigid or inflexible.
unbending	2.
	syl	un+bend+ing
	pron	<^n1bendiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	char?!acterized by sternness or severity.
	exam	1	an unbending rule.
unbendingly	sub
	head	unbending
	syl	un+1bend+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unbendingness	sub
	head	unbending
	syl	un+1bend+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unbent	1.
	syl	un+bent
	pron	<^n1bent>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {unbend}.
unbent	2.
	syl	un+bent
	pron	<^n1bent>
	pos	adj.
	def	not bent or bowed.
unbent	3.
	syl	un+bent
	pron	<^n1bent>
	pos	adj.
	def	not compelled to yield or give way by force.
unbiassed	alt
	head	unbiased
	or	unbiased
	syl	un+bi+assed
	pron	<^n1bI*st>
	pos	adj.
unbiased	0.
	or	unbiassed
	syl	un+bi+ased
	pron	<^n1bI*st>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no bias or prejudice; fair or impartial.
unbiasedly	sub
	head	unbiased
	or	unbiassedly
	syl	un+1bi+ased+ly
	pos	adv.
unbiassedly	sub
	head	unbiased
	or	unbiasedly
	syl	un+1bi+assed+ly
	pos	adv.
unbiasedness	sub
	head	unbiased
	or	unbiassedness
	syl	un+1bi+ased+ness
	pos	n.
unbiassedness	sub
	head	unbiased
	or	unbiasedness
	syl	un+1bi+assed+ness
	pos	n.
unbidden	1.
	syl	un+bid+den
	pron	<^n1bidN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ordered or commanded; voluntary or spontaneous.
unbidden	2.
	syl	un+bid+den
	pron	<^n1bidN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not invited or asked.
unbinds	infl
	head	unbind
	syl	un+binds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unbinding	infl
	head	unbind
	syl	un+bind+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unbound	infl
	head	unbind
	syl	un+bound.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unbind	1.
	syl	un+bind
	pron	<^n1bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set free from restraining bonds or chains; release.
unbind	2.
	syl	un+bind
	pron	<^n1bInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten or make loose (a bond, tie, etc.).
unbirthday	0.a.
	syl	un+birth+day
	pron	<2^n1bR:$TdA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., jocular.
	def	any day other than one's birthday.
unbirthday	0.b.
	syl	un+birth+day
	pron	<2^n1bR:$TdA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., jocular.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an unbirthday present.
unblenched	0.
	syl	un+blenched
	pron	<^n1blenCt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	undismayed.
unblessed	1.
	syl	un+blessed
	pron	<^n1blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	deprived of blessing.
unblessed	2.
	syl	un+blessed
	pron	<^n1blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhallowed, cursed, or evil.
unblessed	3.
	syl	un+blessed
	pron	<^n1blest>
	pos	adj.
	def	unhappy or wretched.
unblessedness	sub
	head	unblessed
	syl	un+bless+ed+ness
	pron	<^n1blesidnis>
	pos	n.
unblinking	1.
	syl	un+blink+ing
	pron	<^n1bliGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	without blinking.
unblinking	2.
	syl	un+blink+ing
	pron	<^n1bliGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing no visible response or emotion.
unblinking	3.
	syl	un+blink+ing
	pron	<^n1bliGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not wavering through trepidation or fear.
unblinkingly	sub
	head	unblinking
	syl	un+1blink+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unblown	1.
	syl	un+blown
	pron	<^n1bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of a flower
	def	still in the bud.
unblown	2.
	syl	un+blown
	pron	<^n1bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	not blown.
unblushing	0.
	syl	un+blush+ing
	pron	<^n1bl^SiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	immodest or shameless.
unblushingly	sub
	head	unblushing
	syl	un+1blush+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unblushingness	sub
	head	unblushing
	syl	un+1blush+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unbolt	1.
	syl	un+bolt
	pron	<^n1b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten a bolt of (a door).
unbolt	2.
	syl	un+bolt
	pron	<^n1b*ult>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undo (the nut) on a bolt.
unbolted	0.
	syl	un+bolt+ed
	pron	<^n1b*ultid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of grain, meal, or flour
	def	not sifted.
unboned	1.
	syl	un+boned
	pron	<^n1b*und>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of meat, fish, etc.
	def	not having had the bones removed.
unboned	2.
	syl	un+boned
	pron	<^n1b*und>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	having no bones.
unbonnet	0.
	syl	un+bon+net
	pron	<^n1bonit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove a bonnet or hat from (one's head), esp. as a mark of respect.
unborn	1.
	syl	un+born
	pron	<^n1bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet born or brought to birth.
unborn	2.
	syl	un+born
	pron	<^n1bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	still to come in the future.
	exam	1	the unborn world.
unbosom	0.
	syl	un+bos+om
	pron	<^n1buz*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve (oneself) of (secrets, etc.) by telling someone.
unbosomer	sub
	head	unbosom
	syl	un+1bos+om+er
	pos	n.
unbound	1.
	syl	un+bound
	pron	<^n1baund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {unbind}.
unbound	2.
	syl	un+bound
	pron	<^n1baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	not bound within a cover.
unbound	3.
	syl	un+bound
	pron	<^n1baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	not restrained or tied down by bonds.
unbound	4.
	syl	un+bound
	pron	<^n1baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a morpheme
	def	able to form a word by itself; free.
unbounded	0.
	syl	un+bound+ed
	pron	<^n1baundid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no boundaries or limits.
unboundedly	sub
	head	unbounded
	syl	un+1bound+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unboundedness	sub
	head	unbounded
	syl	un+1bound+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unbowed	1.
	syl	un+bowed
	pron	<^n1baud>
	pos	adj.
	def	not bowed or bent.
unbowed	2.
	syl	un+bowed
	pron	<^n1baud>
	pos	adj.
	def	free or unconquered.
unbrace	1.
	syl	un+brace
	pron	<^n1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove tension or strain from; relax.
unbrace	2.
	syl	un+brace
	pron	<^n1brAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a brace or braces from.
unbred	1.
	syl	un+bred
	pron	<^n1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {ill-bred}.
unbred	2.
	syl	un+bred
	pron	<^n1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	not taught or instructed.
unbred	3.
	syl	un+bred
	pron	<^n1bred>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	not born.
unbridle	1.
	syl	un+bri+dle
	pron	<^n1brIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the bridle from (a horse).
unbridle	2.
	syl	un+bri+dle
	pron	<^n1brIdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove all controls or restraints from.
unbridled	1.
	syl	un+bri+dled
	pron	<^n1brIdLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	with all restraints removed.
unbridled	2.
	syl	un+bri+dled
	pron	<^n1brIdLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse, etc.
	def	wearing no bridle.
unbridledly	sub
	head	unbridled
	syl	un+1bri+dled+ly
	pos	adv.
unbridledness	sub
	head	unbridled
	syl	un+1bri+dled+ness
	pos	n.
unbroken	1.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	complete or whole.
unbroken	2.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuous or incessant.
unbroken	3.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	undaunted in spirit.
unbroken	4.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals, esp. horses
	def	not tamed; wild.
unbroken	5.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not disturbed or upset.
	exam	1	the unbroken quiet of the afternoon.
unbroken	6.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a record, esp. at sport
	def	not improved upon.
unbroken	7.
	syl	un+bro+ken
	pron	<^n1br*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a contract, law, etc.
	def	not broken or infringed.
unbrokenly	sub
	head	unbroken
	syl	un+1bro+ken+ly
	pos	adv.
unbrokenness	sub
	head	unbroken
	syl	un+1bro+ken+ness
	pos	n.
unburden	1.
	syl	un+bur+den
	pron	<^n1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a load or burden from.
unburden	2.
	syl	un+bur+den
	pron	<^n1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve or make free (one's mind, oneself, etc.) of a worry, trouble, etc., by revelation or confession.
unburden	xref
	syl	un+bur+den
	pron	<^n1bR:dN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	Archaic spelling: {un+bur+then} (^n#!b$z$:$d$$n).
unbutton	1.
	syl	un+but+ton
	pron	<^n1b^tN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undo by unfastening (the buttons) of (a garment).
unbutton	2.
	syl	un+but+ton
	pron	<^n1b^tN>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to release or relax (oneself, tension, etc.).
uncaged	0.
	syl	un+caged
	pron	<^n1kAJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	at liberty.
uncalled-for	0.
	syl	un:called-for
	pos	adj.
	def	unnecessary or unwarranted.
uncanny	1.
	syl	un+can+ny
	pron	<^n1k@ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by apparently supernatural wonder, horror, etc.
uncanny	2.
	syl	un+can+ny
	pron	<^n1k@ni>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond what is normal or expected.
	exam	1	uncanny accuracy.
uncannily	sub
	head	uncanny
	syl	un+1can+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
uncanniness	sub
	head	uncanny
	syl	un+1can+ni+ness
	pos	n.
uncaps	infl
	head	uncap
	syl	un+caps
	pos	vb.
uncapping	infl
	head	uncap
	syl	un+cap+ping
	pos	vb.
uncapped	infl
	head	uncap
	syl	un+capped.
	pos	vb.
uncap	1.
	syl	un+cap
	pron	<^n1k@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a cap or top from (a container).
	exam	1	to uncap a bottle.
uncap	2.
	syl	un+cap
	pron	<^n1k@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove a cap from (the head).
uncared-for	0.
	syl	un:cared-for
	pos	adj.
	def	not cared for; neglected.
uncaused	0.
	syl	un+caused
	pron	<^n1kc:zd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	not brought into existence by any cause; spontaneous or natural.
unceasing	0.
	syl	un+ceas+ing
	pron	<^n1sEsiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ceasing or ending. &- {un+#!ceas+ing+ly}
unceasingness	sub
	head	unceasing
	syl	un+1ceas+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unceremonious	0.
	syl	un+cer+e:mo+ni+ous
	pron	<2^nseri1m*uni*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	without ceremony; informal, abrupt, rude, or undignified.
unceremoniously	sub
	head	unceremonious
	syl	un+cer+e:1mo+ni+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
unceremoniousness	sub
	head	unceremonious
	syl	un+cer+e:1mo+ni+ous+ness
	pos	n.
uncertain	1.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be accurately known or predicted.
	exam	1	the issue is uncertain.
uncertain	2.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive, often foll. by of
	def	not sure or confident (about).
	exam	1	a man of uncertain opinion.
uncertain	3.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not precisely determined, established, or decided.
	exam	1	uncertain plans.
uncertain	4.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not to be depended upon; unreliable.
	exam	1	an uncertain vote.
uncertain	5.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to variation; changeable.
	exam	1	the weather is uncertain.
uncertain	6.a.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	unambiguously.
uncertain	6.b.
	syl	un+cer+tain
	pron	<^n1sR:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	forcefully.
uncertainly	sub
	head	uncertain
	syl	un+1cer+tain+ly
	pos	adv.
uncertainness	sub
	head	uncertain
	syl	un+1cer+tain+ness
	pos	n.
ties	infl
	head	uncertainty
	syl	+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uncertainty	1.
	syl	un+cer+tain+ty
	pron	<^n1sR:tNti>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {un+cer+tain+ness}. the state or condition of being uncertain.
uncertainty	2.
	syl	un+cer+tain+ty
	pron	<^n1sR:tNti>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncertain matter, contingency, etc.
the	infl
	head	uncertainty principle
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
uncertainty principle	0.
	syl	un+cer+tain+ty prin+ci+ple
	pos	n.
	def	the principle that energy and time or position and momentum, cannot both be accurately measured simultaneously. The product of their uncertainties is always greater than or equal to / 4#Gr#800882 #800883 , where is the Planck constant. Also called: {Heisenberg uncertainty principle, indeterminacy principle}.
unchain	1.
	syl	un+chain
	pron	<^n1CAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a chain or chains from.
unchain	2.
	syl	un+chain
	pron	<^n1CAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set at liberty; make free.
unchancy	0.
	syl	un+chan+cy
	pron	<^n1Ca:nsi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. obsolete.
	def	unlucky or dangerous.
uncharged	1.
	syl	un+charged
	pron	<^n1Ca:Jd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land or other property
	def	not subject to a charge.
uncharged	2.
	syl	un+charged
	pron	<^n1Ca:Jd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no electric charge; neutral.
uncharged	3.
	syl	un+charged
	pron	<^n1Ca:Jd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of a firearm
	def	not loaded.
uncharted	0.
	syl	un+chart+ed
	pron	<^n1Ca:tid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a physical or nonphysical region or area
	def	not yet mapped, surveyed, or investigated.
	exam	1	uncharted waters;
	exam	2	the uncharted depths of the mind.
unchartered	1.
	syl	un+char+tered
	pron	<^n1Ca:t*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not authorized by charter; unregulated.
unchartered	2.
	syl	un+char+tered
	pron	<^n1Ca:t*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unauthorized, lawless, or irregular.
unchristian	1.
	syl	un+chris+tian
	pron	<^n1krisC*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with the principles or ethics of Christianity.
unchristian	2.
	syl	un+chris+tian
	pron	<^n1krisC*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	non-Christian or pagan.
unchristianly	sub
	head	unchristian
	syl	un+1chris+tian+ly
	pos	adv.
unchurch	1.
	syl	un+church
	pron	<^n1CR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excommunicate.
unchurch	2.
	syl	un+church
	pron	<^n1CR:C>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove church status from (a building).
uncial	ety	C17: from Late Latin unci*_ales litterae letters an inch long, from Latin unci*_alis, from uncia one twelfth, inch, #7ounce 
uncial	1.
	syl	un+ci:al
	pron	<1^nsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or written in majuscule letters, as used in Greek and Latin manuscripts of the third to ninth centuries, that resemble modern capitals, but are characterized by much greater curvature and inclination and general inequality of height.
uncial	2.
	syl	un+ci:al
	pron	<1^nsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	pertaining to an inch or an ounce.
uncial	3.
	syl	un+ci:al
	pron	<1^nsi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	pertaining to the duodecimal system.
uncial	4.
	syl	un+ci:al
	pron	<1^nsi*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncial letter or manuscript.
uncially	sub
	head	uncial
	syl	un+ci+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unciform	ety	C18: from New Latin unciformis, from Latin uncus a hook
unciform	1.
	syl	un+ci+form
	pron	<1^nsi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology, etc.
	def	having the shape of a hook.
unciform	2.
	syl	un+ci+form
	pron	<1^nsi2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any hook-shaped structure or part, esp. a small bone of the wrist ({unciform bone}) .
uncinariasis	ety	C20: via New Latin Uncin*_aria, from Late Latin unc*_inus a hook, from Latin uncus 
uncinariasis	0.
	syl	un+ci+na+ri:a+sis
	pron	<2^nsin*1rI*sis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being infested with hookworms; hookworm disease.
uncinate	ety	C18: from Latin unc*_in*_atus, from unc*_inus a hook, from uncus 
uncinate	1.
	syl	un+ci+nate
	pron	<1^nsinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a hook.
	exam	1	the uncinate process of the ribs of certain vertebrates.
uncinate	2.
	syl	un+ci+nate
	pron	<1^nsinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	of, relating to, or possessing uncini.
uncinus	ety	C19: from Late Latin: hook, from Latin uncus 
uncini	infl
	head	uncinus
	syl	un+ci+ni
	pron	<-1sInI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uncinus	0.
	syl	un+ci+nus
	pron	<^n1sIn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a small hooked structure, such as any of the hooked chaetae of certain polychaete worms.
uncircumcised	1.
	syl	un+cir+cum+cised
	pron	<^n1sR:k*m2sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not circumcised.
uncircumcised	2.
	syl	un+cir+cum+cised
	pron	<^n1sR:k*m2sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not Jewish; gentile.
uncircumcised	3.
	syl	un+cir+cum+cised
	pron	<^n1sR:k*m2sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Theol.
	def	not purified.
uncircumcision	1.
	syl	un+cir+cum+ci+sion
	pron	<2^nsR:k*m1siZ*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly New Testament.
	def	the state of being uncircumcised.
uncivil	1.
	syl	un+civ+il
	pron	<^n1siv*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking civility or good manners.
uncivil	2.
	syl	un+civ+il
	pron	<^n1siv*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {uncivilized}.
uncivility	sub
	head	uncivil
	or	uncivilness
	syl	un+ci+vil+i:ty
	pron	<2^nsi1viliti>
	pos	n.
uncivilness	sub
	head	uncivil
	or	uncivility
	syl	un+1civ+il+ness
	pos	n.
uncivilly	sub
	head	uncivil
	syl	un+1civ+il+ly
	pos	adv.
uncivilised	alt
	head	uncivilized
	or	uncivilized
	syl	un+civ:i+lised
	pron	<^n1sivi2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
uncivilized	1.
	or	uncivilised
	syl	un+civ:i+lized
	pron	<^n1sivi2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a tribe or people
	def	not yet civilized, esp. preliterate.
uncivilized	2.
	or	uncivilised
	syl	un+civ:i+lized
	pron	<^n1sivi2lIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking culture or sophistication.
uncivilizedly	sub
	head	uncivilized
	or	uncivilisedly
	syl	un+civ:i+liz+ed+ly
	pron	<^n1sivi2lIzidli>
	pos	adv.
uncivilisedly	sub
	head	uncivilized
	or	uncivilizedly
	syl	un+civ:i+lis+ed+ly
	pron	<^n1sivi2lIzidli>
	pos	adv.
uncivilizedness	sub
	head	uncivilized
	or	uncivilisedness
	syl	un+1civ:i+2liz+ed+ness
	pos	n.
uncivilisedness	sub
	head	uncivilized
	or	uncivilizedness
	syl	un+1civ:i+2lis+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unclad	0.
	syl	un+clad
	pron	<^n1kl@d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no clothes on; naked.
unclasp	1.
	syl	un+clasp
	pron	<^n1kla:sp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten the clasp of (something).
unclasp	2.
	syl	un+clasp
	pron	<^n1kla:sp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release one's grip (upon an object).
unclassified	1.
	syl	un+clas+si+fied
	pron	<^n1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	not arranged in any specific order or grouping.
unclassified	2.
	syl	un+clas+si+fied
	pron	<^n1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of information
	def	not possessing a security classification.
unclassified	3.
	syl	un+clas+si+fied
	pron	<^n1kl@si2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of football results
	def	not arranged in any special order or in divisions.
uncle	ety	C13: from Old French oncle, from Latin avunculus; related to Latin avus grandfather
uncle	1.
	syl	un+cle
	pron	<1^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a brother of one's father or mother.
uncle	2.
	syl	un+cle
	pron	<1^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	the husband of one's aunt.
uncle	3.
	syl	un+cle
	pron	<1^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a term of address sometimes used by children for a male friend of their parents.
uncle	4.
	syl	un+cle
	pron	<1^GkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a pawnbroker.
uncle	xref
	syl	un+cle
	pron	<1^GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {avuncular}.
unclean	0.
	syl	un+clean
	pron	<^n1klEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking moral, spiritual, ritual, or physical cleanliness.
uncleanness	sub
	head	unclean
	syl	un+1clean+ness
	pos	n.
uncleanly	H1.0.
	syl	un+clean+ly
	pron	<^n1klEnli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an unclean manner.
uncleanly	H2.0.
	syl	un+clean+ly
	pron	<^n1klenli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by an absence of cleanliness; unclean.
uncleanliness	sub
	head	uncleanly
	syl	un+1clean+li+ness
	pos	n.
unclear	0.
	syl	un+clear
	pron	<^n1kli*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clear or definite; ambiguous.
Uncle Sam	ety	C19: apparently a humorous interpretation of the letters stamped on army supply boxes during the War of 1812; U.S. 
Uncle Sam	0.
	syl	Un+cle Sam
	pos	n.
	def	a personification of the government of the United States.
Uncle Tom	ety	C20: after the slave who is the main character of H. B. Stowe's novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852)
Uncle Tom	0.
	syl	Un+cle Tom
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. Informal, derogatory.
	def	a Negro whose behaviour towards white people is regarded as obsequious and servile.
unclogs	infl
	head	unclog
	syl	un+clogs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclogging	infl
	head	unclog
	syl	un+clog+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclogged	infl
	head	unclog
	syl	un+clogged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclog	0.
	syl	un+clog
	pron	<^n1klog>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove an obstruction from (a drain, etc.).
unclose	1.
	syl	un+close
	pron	<^n1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to open or cause to open.
unclose	2.
	syl	un+close
	pron	<^n1kl*uz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come or bring to light; reveal or be revealed.
unclothes	infl
	head	unclothe
	syl	un+clothes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclothing	infl
	head	unclothe
	syl	un+cloth+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclothed	infl
	head	unclothe
	or	unclad
	syl	un+clothed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclad	infl
	head	unclothe
	or	unclothed
	syl	un+clad.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unclothe	1.
	syl	un+clothe
	pron	<^n1kl*u@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take off garments from; strip.
unclothe	2.
	syl	un+clothe
	pron	<^n1kl*u@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to uncover or lay bare.
unco	ety	C15: variant of #7uncouth 
uncoer	infl
	head	unco
	syl	un:co+er
	pos	adj.
uncoest	infl
	head	unco
	syl	un:co+est.
	pos	adj.
unco	1.
	syl	un:co
	pron	<1^Gk*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	foreign, strange, or odd.
unco	2.
	syl	un:co
	pron	<1^Gk*u>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	remarkable or striking.
unco	3.
	syl	un:co
	pron	<1^Gk*u>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Scot.
	def	very; extremely.
uncos	infl
	head	unco
	or	uncoes
	syl	un:cos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uncoes	infl
	head	unco
	or	uncos
	syl	un:coes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
unco	4.
	syl	un:co
	pron	<1^Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a novel or remarkable person or thing.
unco	5.
	syl	un:co
	pron	<1^Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.; Obsolete.
	def	a stranger.
unco	6.
	syl	un:co
	pron	<1^Gk*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Scot.
	def	news.
uncoil	0.
	syl	un+coil
	pron	<^n1kcil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unwind or become unwound; untwist.
uncoined	0.
	syl	un+coined
	pron	<^n1kcind>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a metal
	def	not made into coin.
uncomfortable	1.
	syl	un+com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<^n1k^mft*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not comfortable.
uncomfortable	2.
	syl	un+com+fort+a:ble
	pron	<^n1k^mft*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or causing discomfort or unease; disquieting.
uncomfortableness	sub
	head	uncomfortable
	syl	un+1com+fort+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
uncomfortably	sub
	head	uncomfortable
	syl	un+1com+fort+a:bly
	pos	adv.
uncommercial	1.
	syl	un+com+mer+cial
	pron	<2^nk*1mR:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not concerned with commerce or trade.
uncommercial	2.
	syl	un+com+mer+cial
	pron	<2^nk*1mR:S*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with the aims or principles of business or trade.
uncommitted	0.
	syl	un+com+mit+ted
	pron	<2^nk*1mitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not bound or pledged to a specific opinion, course of action, or cause.
uncommon	1.
	syl	un+com+mon
	pron	<^n1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	outside or beyond normal experience, conditions, etc.; unusual.
uncommon	2.
	syl	un+com+mon
	pron	<^n1kom*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	in excess of what is normal.
	exam	1	an uncommon liking for honey.
uncommon	3.
	syl	un+com+mon
	pron	<^n1kom*n>
	pos	adv.
	def	an archaic word for {uncommonly} (sense 2).
uncommonness	sub
	head	uncommon
	syl	un+1com+mon+ness
	pos	n.
uncommonly	1.
	syl	un+com+mon+ly
	pron	<^n1kom*nli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an uncommon or unusual manner or degree; rarely.
uncommunicative	0.
	syl	un+com+mu+ni+ca+tive
	pron	<2^nk*1mju:nik*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	disinclined to talk or give information or opinions.
uncommunicatively	sub
	head	uncommunicative
	syl	un+com+1mu+ni+ca+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
uncommunicativeness	sub
	head	uncommunicative
	syl	un+com+1mu+ni+ca+tive+ness
	pos	n.
uncompromising	0.
	syl	un+com+pro+mis+ing
	pron	<^n1kompr*2mIziG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not prepared to give ground or to compromise.
uncompromisingly	sub
	head	uncompromising
	syl	un+1com+pro+2mis+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
uncompromisingness	sub
	head	uncompromising
	syl	un+1com+pro+2mis+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unconcern	0.
	syl	un+con+cern
	pron	<2^nk*n1sR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	apathy or indifference.
unconcerned	1.
	syl	un+con+cerned
	pron	<2^nk*n1sR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in concern or involvement.
unconcerned	2.
	syl	un+con+cerned
	pron	<2^nk*n1sR:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not worried; untroubled.
unconcernedly	sub
	head	unconcerned
	syl	un+con+cern+ed+ly
	pron	<2^nk*n1sR:nidli>
	pos	adv.
unconcernedness	sub
	head	unconcerned
	syl	un+con+1cern+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unconditional	1.
	syl	un+con+di+tion+al
	pron	<2^nk*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	without conditions or limitations; total.
	exam	1	unconditional surrender.
unconditional	2.
	syl	un+con+di+tion+al
	pron	<2^nk*n1diS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of an equality
	def	true for all values of the variable.
	exam	1	(x
unconditionally	sub
	head	unconditional
	syl	un+con+1di+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unconditionalness	sub
	head	unconditional
	or	unconditionality
	syl	un+con+1di+tion+al+ness
	pos	n.
unconditionality	sub
	head	unconditional
	or	unconditionalness
	syl	un+con+2di+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
unconditioned	1.
	syl	un+con+di+tioned
	pron	<2^nk*n1diS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	characterizing a response that represents an innate reflex or instinct. Compare { {conditioned} (sense 1)}.
unconditioned	2.
	syl	un+con+di+tioned
	pron	<2^nk*n1diS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metaphysics.
	def	unrestricted by conditions; infinite; absolute.
unconditioned	3.
	syl	un+con+di+tioned
	pron	<2^nk*n1diS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without limitations; unconditional.
unconditionedness	sub
	head	unconditioned
	syl	un+con+1di+tioned+ness
	pos	n.
unconditioned response	0.
	syl	un+con+di+tioned re+sponse
	pos	n.
	def	a reflex action elicited by a stimulus without the intervention of any learning process. Also called (esp. formerly): {unconditioned reflex}. Compare {conditioned response}.
unconformable	1.
	syl	un+con+form+a:ble
	pron	<2^nk*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not conformable or conforming.
unconformable	2.
	syl	un+con+form+a:ble
	pron	<2^nk*n1fc:m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rock strata
	def	consisting of a series of recent strata resting on different, much older rocks.
unconformability	sub
	head	unconformable
	or	unconformableness
	syl	un+con+2form+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unconformableness	sub
	head	unconformable
	or	unconformability
	syl	un+con+1form+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unconformably	sub
	head	unconformable
	syl	un+con+1form+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unconformities	infl
	head	unconformity
	syl	un+con+form+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
unconformity	1.
	syl	un+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2^nk*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of conformity.
unconformity	2.
	syl	un+con+form+i:ty
	pron	<2^nk*n1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	the junction between recently deposited stratified rocks and much older or folded rocks.
unconnected	1.
	syl	un+con+nect+ed
	pron	<2^nk*1nektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not linked; separate or independent.
unconnected	2.
	syl	un+con+nect+ed
	pron	<2^nk*1nektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	disconnected or incoherent.
unconnectedly	sub
	head	unconnected
	syl	un+con+1nect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unconnectedness	sub
	head	unconnected
	syl	un+con+1nect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unconscionable	1.
	syl	un+con+scion+a:ble
	pron	<^n1konS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unscrupulous or unprincipled.
	exam	1	an unconscionable liar.
unconscionable	2.
	syl	un+con+scion+a:ble
	pron	<^n1konS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	immoderate or excessive.
	exam	1	unconscionable demands.
unconscionableness	sub
	head	unconscionable
	syl	un+1con+scion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unconscionably	sub
	head	unconscionable
	syl	un+1con+scion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unconscious	1.
	syl	un+con+scious
	pron	<^n1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking normal sensory awareness of the environment; insensible.
unconscious	2.
	syl	un+con+scious
	pron	<^n1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not aware of one's actions, behaviour, etc..
	exam	1	unconscious of his bad manners.
unconscious	3.
	syl	un+con+scious
	pron	<^n1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by lack of awareness or intention.
	exam	1	an unconscious blunder.
unconscious	4.
	syl	un+con+scious
	pron	<^n1konS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	coming from or produced by the unconscious.
	exam	1	unconscious resentment.
unconscious	5.
	syl	un+con+scious
	pron	<^n1konS*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Psychoanal.
	def	the part of the mind containing instincts, impulses, images, and ideas that are not available for direct examination. See also {collective unconscious}. Compare {subconscious, preconscious}.
unconsciously	sub
	head	unconscious
	syl	un+1con+scious+ly
	pos	adv.
unconsciousness	sub
	head	unconscious
	syl	un+1con+scious+ness
	pos	n.
unconsidered	1.
	syl	un+con+sid+ered
	pron	<2^nk*n1sid*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not considered; disregarded.
unconsidered	2.
	syl	un+con+sid+ered
	pron	<2^nk*n1sid*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	done without consideration.
unconstitutional	0.
	syl	un+con+sti+tu+tion+al
	pron	<2^nkonsti1tju:S*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	at variance with or not permitted by a constitution.
unconstitutionality	sub
	head	unconstitutional
	syl	un+con+sti+2tu+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
uncontrollable	0.
	syl	un+con+trol+la:ble
	pron	<2^nk*n1tr*ul*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being controlled or managed.
uncontrollability	sub
	head	uncontrollable
	or	uncontrollableness
	syl	un+con+2trol+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
uncontrollableness	sub
	head	uncontrollable
	or	uncontrollability
	syl	un+con+1trol+la:ble+ness
	pos	n.
uncontrollably	sub
	head	uncontrollable
	syl	un+con+1trol+la:bly
	pos	adv.
unconventional	0.
	syl	un+con+ven+tion+al
	pron	<2^nk*n1venS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not conforming to accepted rules or standards.
unconventionality	sub
	head	unconventional
	syl	un+con+2ven+tion+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
unconventionally	sub
	head	unconventional
	syl	un+con+1ven+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
uncoordinated	1.
	syl	un+co+or:di+nat+ed
	pron	<2^nk*u1c:di2nAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking order, system, or organization.
uncoordinated	2.
	syl	un+co+or:di+nat+ed
	pron	<2^nk*u1c:di2nAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person, action, etc.
	def	lacking muscular or emotional coordination.
uncork	1.
	syl	un+cork
	pron	<^n1kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw the cork from (a bottle, etc.).
uncork	2.
	syl	un+cork
	pron	<^n1kc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release or unleash (emotions, etc.).
uncounted	1.
	syl	un+count+ed
	pron	<^n1kauntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be counted; innumerable.
uncounted	2.
	syl	un+count+ed
	pron	<^n1kauntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not counted.
uncouple	1.
	syl	un+cou+ple
	pron	<^n1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to disconnect or unfasten or become disconnected or unfastened.
uncouple	2.
	syl	un+cou+ple
	pron	<^n1k^pL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set loose; release.
uncouth	ety	Old English unc*_uth, from #7un -%1#7+ c*_uth familiar; related to Old High German kund known, Old Norse kunnr 
uncouth	0.
	syl	un+couth
	pron	<^n1ku:T>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in good manners, refinement, or grace.
uncouthly	sub
	head	uncouth
	syl	un+1couth+ly
	pos	adv.
uncouthness	sub
	head	uncouth
	syl	un+1couth+ness
	pos	n.
uncovenanted	1.
	syl	un+cov+e:nant+ed
	pron	<^n1k^vin*ntid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	not guaranteed or promised by a covenant.
uncovenanted	2.
	syl	un+cov+e:nant+ed
	pron	<^n1k^vin*ntid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	not in accordance with or sanctioned by a covenant.
uncover	1.
	syl	un+cov+er
	pron	<^n1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the cover, cap, top, etc., from.
uncover	2.
	syl	un+cov+er
	pron	<^n1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal or disclose.
	exam	1	to uncover a plot.
uncover	3.
	syl	un+cov+er
	pron	<^n1k^v*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take off (one's head covering), esp. as a mark of respect.
uncovered	1.
	syl	un+cov+ered
	pron	<^n1k^v*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not covered; revealed or bare.
uncovered	2.
	syl	un+cov+ered
	pron	<^n1k^v*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not protected by insurance, security, etc.
uncrowned	1.
	syl	un+crowned
	pron	<^n1kraund>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the power of royalty without the title.
uncrowned	2.
	syl	un+crowned
	pron	<^n1kraund>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having yet assumed the crown.
uncrowned king	3.
	head	uncrowned
	or	queen
	syl	uncrowned king
	def	a man or woman of high status among a certain group.
UNCTAD	0.
	syl	UNCTAD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Nations Commission for Trade and Development.
unction	ety	C14: from Latin uncti*_o an anointing, from ungere to anoint; see #7unguent 
unction	1.
	syl	unc+tion
	pron	<1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. and Eastern Churches.
	def	the act of anointing with oil in sacramental ceremonies, in the conferring of holy orders.
unction	2.
	syl	unc+tion
	pron	<1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	excessive suavity or affected charm.
unction	3.
	syl	unc+tion
	pron	<1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an ointment or unguent.
unction	4.
	syl	unc+tion
	pron	<1^GkS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything soothing or comforting.
unctionless	sub
	head	unction
	syl	unc+tion+less
	pos	adj.
unctuous	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin unctu*_osus, from Latin unctum ointment, from ungere to anoint
unctuous	1.
	syl	unc+tu+ous
	pron	<1^Gktju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	slippery or greasy.
unctuous	2.
	syl	unc+tu+ous
	pron	<1^Gktju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	affecting an oily charm.
unctuosity	sub
	head	unctuous
	or	unctuousness
	syl	unc+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<2^Gktju1ositi>
	pos	n.
unctuousness	sub
	head	unctuous
	or	unctuosity
	syl	unc+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
unctuously	sub
	head	unctuous
	syl	unc+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
uncurl	0.
	syl	un+curl
	pron	<^n1kR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move out of a curled or rolled up position.
uncus	ety	C19: from Latin: hook
unci	infl
	head	uncus
	syl	un:ci
	pron	<1^nsI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uncus	0.
	syl	un+cus
	pron	<1^Gk*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology, anatomy.
	def	a hooked part or process, as in the human cerebrum.
uncut	1.
	syl	un+cut
	pron	<^n1k^t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	not having the edges of its pages trimmed or slit.
uncut	2.
	syl	un+cut
	pron	<^n1k^t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gemstone
	def	not cut and faceted.
uncut	3.
	syl	un+cut
	pron	<^n1k^t>
	pos	adj.
	def	not abridged or shortened.
undamped	1.
	syl	un+damped
	pron	<^n1d@mpt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an oscillating system
	def	having unrestricted motion; not damped.
undamped	2.
	syl	un+damped
	pron	<^n1d@mpt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not repressed, discouraged, or subdued; undiminished.
undaunted	0.
	syl	un+daunt+ed
	pron	<^n1dc:ntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not put off, discouraged, or beaten.
undauntedly	sub
	head	undaunted
	syl	un+1daunt+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
undauntedness	sub
	head	undaunted
	syl	un+1daunt+ed+ness
	pos	n.
undecagon	ety	C18: from Latin undecim eleven (from unus one+ decem ten)+-#7gon 
undecagon	0.
	syl	un+dec:a+gon
	pron	<^n1dek*2gon>
	pos	n.
	def	a polygon having eleven sides.
undeceive	0.
	syl	un+de+ceive
	pron	<2^ndi1sEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal the truth to (someone previously misled or deceived); enlighten.
undeceivable	sub
	head	undeceive
	syl	un+de+1ceiv+a:ble
	pos	adj.
undeceiver	sub
	head	undeceive
	syl	un+de+1ceiv+er
	pos	n.
undecided	1.
	syl	un+de+cid+ed
	pron	<2^ndi1sIdid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having made up one's mind.
undecided	2.
	syl	un+de+cid+ed
	pron	<2^ndi1sIdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an issue, problem, etc.
	def	not agreed or decided upon.
undecidedly	sub
	head	undecided
	syl	un+de+1cid+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
undecidedness	sub
	head	undecided
	syl	un+de+1cid+ed+ness
	pos	n.
undemonstrative	0.
	syl	un+de+mon+stra+tive
	pron	<2^ndi1monstr*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending not to show the feelings; of a reserved nature.
undemonstratively	sub
	head	undemonstrative
	syl	un+de+1mon+stra+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
undemonstrativeness	sub
	head	undemonstrative
	syl	un+de+1mon+stra+tive+ness
	pos	n.
undeniable	1.
	syl	un+de+ni+a:ble
	pron	<2^ndi1nI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unquestionably or obviously true.
undeniable	2.
	syl	un+de+ni+a:ble
	pron	<2^ndi1nI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of unquestionable excellence.
	exam	1	a man of undeniable character.
undeniable	3.
	syl	un+de+ni+a:ble
	pron	<2^ndi1nI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be resisted or denied.
undeniableness	sub
	head	undeniable
	syl	un+de+1ni+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
undeniably	sub
	head	undeniable
	syl	un+de+1ni+a:bly
	pos	adv.
under	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon, Gothic undar, Old High German untar, Old Norse undir, Latin infra 
under	1.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	directly below; on, to, or beneath the underside or base of.
	exam	1	under one's feet.
under	2.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	less than.
	exam	1	under forty years.
under	3.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	lower in rank than.
	exam	1	under a corporal.
under	4.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	subject to the supervision, jurisdiction, control, or influence of.
under	5.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	subject to (conditions); in (certain circumstances).
under	6.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	within a classifi?!cation of.
	exam	1	a book under theology.
under	7.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	known by.
	exam	1	under an assumed name.
under	8.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	planted with.
	exam	1	a field under corn.
under	9.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	def	powered by.
	exam	1	under sail.
under	10.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	during the period that the sun is in (a sign of the zodiac).
	exam	1	born under Aries.
under	11.
	syl	un+der
	pron	<1^nd*>
	pos	adv.
	def	below; to a position underneath something.
one degree under	12.
	head	under
	syl	one degree under.
	qual	Informal.
	def	off colour; ill.
under-	1.
	syl	un:der-
	pos	prefix.
	def	below or beneath.
	exam	1	underarm;
	exam	2	under?!ground.
under-	2.
	syl	un:der-
	pos	prefix.
	def	of lesser importance or lower rank.
	exam	1	undersecretary.
under-	3.
	syl	un:der-
	pos	prefix.
	def	to a lesser degree than is proper; insufficient or insufficiently.
	exam	1	undercharge;
	exam	2	underemployed.
under-	4.
	syl	un:der-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating secrecy or deception.
	exam	1	underhand.
underachieve	0.
	syl	un:der+a:chieve
	pron	<2und*r*1CEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fail to achieve an expected result. &- {@!un@.der+a@.#!chiev+er} &- {@!un@.der+a@.#!chieve+ment}
underact	0.
	syl	un:der+act
	pron	<2^nd*r1@kt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to play (a role) without adequate emphasis. Compare {overact}.
underage	0.
	syl	un:der+age
	pron	<2^nd*r1AJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	below the required or standard age, esp. below the legal age for voting or drinking.
underarm	1.
	syl	un:der+arm
	pron	<1^nd*r2a:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a measurement
	def	extending along the arm from wrist to armpit.
underarm	2.
	syl	un:der+arm
	pron	<1^nd*r2a:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Cricket, tennis, etc.
	def	of or denoting a style of throwing, bowling, or serving in which the hand is swung below shoulder level.
underarm	3.
	syl	un:der+arm
	pron	<1^nd*r2a:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	below the arm. {~}
underarm	4.
	syl	un:der+arm
	pron	<1^nd*r2a:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an underarm style.
underbellies	infl
	head	underbelly
	syl	un:der+bel:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
underbelly	1.
	syl	un:der+bel:ly
	pron	<1^nd*2beli>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of an animal's belly nearest to the ground.
underbelly	2.
	syl	un:der+bel:ly
	pron	<1^nd*2beli>
	pos	n.
	def	a vulnerable or unprotected part, aspect, or region.
underbids	infl
	head	underbid
	syl	un:der+bids
	pos	vb.
underbidding	infl
	head	underbid
	syl	un:der+bid+ding
	pos	vb.
underbid	infl
	syl	un:der+bid.
	pos	vb.
underbid	1.
	syl	un:der+bid
	pron	<2^nd*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	def	to submit a bid lower than that of (others).
	exam	1	Irena underbid the other dealers.
underbid	2.
	syl	un:der+bid
	pron	<2^nd*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	def	to submit an excessively low bid for.
underbid	3.
	syl	un:der+bid
	pron	<2^nd*1bid>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	to make a bid that will win fewer tricks than expected.
	exam	1	he underbid his hand.
underbidder	sub
	head	underbid
	syl	un:der+2bid+der
	pos	n.
underbodies	infl
	head	underbody
	syl	un:der+bod:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
underbody	0.
	syl	un:der+bod:y
	pron	<1^nd*2bodi>
	pos	n.
	def	the underpart of a body, as of an animal or motor vehicle.
underbred	1.
	syl	un:der+bred
	pron	<2^nd*1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	of impure stock; not thoroughbred.
underbred	2.
	syl	un:der+bred
	pron	<2^nd*1bred>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {ill-bred}.
underbreeding	sub
	head	underbred
	syl	un:der+1breed:ing
	pos	n.
underbush	alt
	head	underbrush
	or	underbrush
	syl	un:der+bush
	pos	n.
underbrush	0.
	or	underbush
	syl	un:der+brush
	pron	<1^nd*2br^S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	undergrowth.
underbuys	infl
	head	underbuy
	syl	un:der+buys
	pos	vb.
underbuying	infl
	head	underbuy
	syl	un:der+buy+ing
	pos	vb.
underbought	infl
	head	underbuy
	syl	un:der+bought.
	pos	vb.
underbuy	1.
	syl	un:der+buy
	pron	<2^nd*1bI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to buy (stock in trade) in amounts lower than required.
underbuy	2.
	syl	un:der+buy
	pron	<2^nd*1bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to buy at a price below that paid by (others).
underbuy	3.
	syl	un:der+buy
	pron	<2^nd*1bI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pay a price less than the true value for.
undercapitalise	alt
	head	undercapitalize
	or	undercapitalize
	syl	un:der+cap:i+tal+ise
	pron	<2^nd*1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
undercapitalize	0.
	or	undercapitalise
	syl	un:der+cap:i+tal+ize
	pron	<2^nd*1k@pit*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to provide or issue capital for (a commercial enterprise) in an amount insufficient for efficient operation.
undercarriage	1.
	syl	un:der+car:riage
	pron	<1^nd*2k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {landing gear}. the assembly of wheels, shock absorbers, struts, etc., that supports an aircraft on the ground and enables it to take off and land.
undercarriage	2.
	syl	un:der+car:riage
	pron	<1^nd*2k@riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the framework that supports the body of a vehicle, carriage, etc.
undercart	0.
	syl	un:der+cart
	pron	<1^nd*2ka:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., informal.
	def	another name for {undercarriage} (sense 1).
undercharge	1.
	syl	un:der+charge
	pron	<2^nd*1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	def	to charge too little for.
undercharge	2.
	syl	un:der+charge
	pron	<2^nd*1Ca:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to load (a gun, cannon, etc.,) with an inadequate charge.
undercharge	3.
	syl	un:der+charge
	pron	<2^nd*1Ca:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an insufficient charge.
underclay	0.
	syl	un:der+clay
	pron	<1^nd*2klA>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey or whitish clay rock containing fossilized plant roots and occurring beneath coal seams. When used as a refractory, it is known as fireclay.
underclothes	0.
	syl	un:der+clothes
	pron	<1^nd*2kl*u@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a variant of {underwear}. Also: {underclothing}.
undercoat	1.
	syl	un:der+coat
	pron	<1^nd*2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a coat of paint or other substance applied before the top coat.
undercoat	2.
	syl	un:der+coat
	pron	<1^nd*2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a coat worn under an overcoat.
undercoat	3.
	syl	un:der+coat
	pron	<1^nd*2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	another name for {underfur}.
undercoat	4.
	syl	un:der+coat
	pron	<1^nd*2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {underseal}.
undercoat	5.
	syl	un:der+coat
	pron	<1^nd*2k*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply an undercoat to (a surface).
undercool	0.
	syl	un:der+cool
	pron	<2^nd*1ku:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {supercool}.
undercover	0.
	syl	un:der+cov+er
	pron	<2^nd*1k^v*>
	pos	adj.
	def	done or acting in secret.
	exam	1	undercover operations.
undercroft	0.
	syl	un:der+croft
	pron	<1^nd*2kroft>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground chamber, such as a church crypt, often with a vaulted ceiling.
undercurrent	1.
	syl	un:der+cur+rent
	pron	<1^nd*2k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a current that is not apparent at the surface or lies beneath another current.
undercurrent	2.
	syl	un:der+cur+rent
	pron	<1^nd*2k^r*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an opinion, emotion, etc., lying beneath apparent feeling or meaning. {~} Also called: {underflow}.
undercuts	infl
	head	undercut
	syl	un:der+cuts
	pos	vb.
undercutting	infl
	head	undercut
	syl	un:der+cut+ting
	pos	vb.
undercut	infl
	syl	un:der+cut.
	pos	vb.
undercut	1.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<2^nd*1k^t>, <1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to charge less than (a competitor) in order to obtain trade.
undercut	2.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<2^nd*1k^t>, <1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut away the under part of (something).
undercut	3.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<2^nd*1k^t>, <1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Golf, tennis, etc.
	def	to hit (a ball) in such a way as to impart backspin.
undercut	4.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of cutting underneath.
undercut	5.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a part that is cut away underneath.
undercut	6.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tenderloin of beef, including the fillet.
undercut	7.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Forestry, chiefly U.S.
	def	a notch cut in a tree trunk, to ensure a clean break in felling.
undercut	8.
	syl	un:der+cut
	pron	<1^nd*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, golf, etc.
	def	a stroke that imparts backspin to the ball.
underdevelop	0.
	syl	un:der+de+vel+op
	pron	<2^nd*di1vel*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to process (a film, plate, or paper) in developer for less than the required time, or at too low a temperature, or in an exhausted solution.
underdevelopment	sub
	head	underdevelop
	syl	un:der+de+1vel+op+ment
	pos	n.
underdeveloped	1.
	syl	un:der+de+vel+oped
	pron	<2^nd*di1vel*pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	immature or undersized.
underdeveloped	2.
	syl	un:der+de+vel+oped
	pron	<2^nd*di1vel*pt>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to societies in which both the surplus capital and the social organization necessary to advance are lacking.
underdeveloped	3.
	syl	un:der+de+vel+oped
	pron	<2^nd*di1vel*pt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Photog. of a film, plate, or print
	def	processed in developer for less than the required time, thus lacking in contrast.
underdog	1.
	syl	un:der+dog
	pron	<1^nd*2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	the losing competitor in a fight or contest.
underdog	2.
	syl	un:der+dog
	pron	<1^nd*2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a person in adversity or a position of inferiority.
underdone	0.
	syl	un:der+done
	pron	<2^nd*1d^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	insufficiently or lightly cooked.
underdrain	1.
	syl	un:der+drain
	pron	<1^nd*2drAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a drain buried below agricultural land.
underdrain	2.
	syl	un:der+drain
	pron	<2^nd*1drAn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bury such drains below (agricultural land).
underdrainage	sub
	head	underdrain
	syl	un:der+2drain+age
	pos	n.
underdressed	0.
	syl	un:der+dressed
	pron	<2^nd*1drest>
	pos	adj.
	def	wearing clothes that are not elaborate or formal enough for a particular occasion.
underemployed	0.
	syl	un:der+em+ployed
	pron	<2^nd*rim1plcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully or adequately employed.
underemployment	sub
	head	underemployed
	syl	un:der+em+1ploy+ment
	pos	n.
underestimate	1.
	syl	un:der+es+ti+mate
	pron	<2^nd*r1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make too low an estimate of.
	exam	1	he underestimated the cost.
underestimate	2.
	syl	un:der+es+ti+mate
	pron	<2^nd*r1esti2mAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to think insufficiently highly of.
	exam	1	to underestimate a person.
underestimate	3.
	syl	un:der+es+ti+mate
	pron	<2^nd*1estimit>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	too low an estimate.
underestimation	sub
	head	underestimate
	syl	un:der+2es+ti+1ma+tion
	pos	n.
underexpose	1.
	syl	un:der+ex+pose
	pron	<2^nd*rik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Photog.
	def	to expose (a film, plate, or paper) for too short a period or with insufficient light so as not to produce the required effect.
underexpose	2.
	syl	un:der+ex+pose
	pron	<2^nd*rik1sp*uz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to fail to subject to appropriate or expected publicity.
underexposure	1.a.
	syl	un:der+ex+po+sure
	pron	<2^nd*rik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	inadequate exposure to light.
underexposure	1.b.
	syl	un:der+ex+po+sure
	pron	<2^nd*rik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an underexposed negative, print, or transparency.
underexposure	2.
	syl	un:der+ex+po+sure
	pron	<2^nd*rik1sp*uZ*>
	pos	n.
	def	insufficient attention or publicity.
underfeeds	infl
	head	underfeed
	syl	un:der+feeds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underfeeding	infl
	head	underfeed
	syl	un:der+feed+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underfed	infl
	head	underfeed
	syl	un:der+fed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underfeed	1.
	syl	un:der+feed
	pron	<2^nd*1fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give too little food to.
underfeed	2.
	syl	un:der+feed
	pron	<2^nd*1fEd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to supply (a furnace, engine, etc.) with fuel from beneath.
underfeed	3.
	syl	un:der+feed
	pron	<1^nd*2fEd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an apparatus by which fuel, etc., is supplied from below.
underfelt	0.
	syl	un:der+felt
	pron	<1^nd*2felt>
	pos	n.
	def	thick felt laid between floorboards and carpet to increase insulation and resilience.
underfloor	0.
	syl	un:der+floor
	pron	<1^nd*2flc:>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated beneath the floor.
	exam	1	underfloor heating.
underflow	0.
	syl	un:der+flow
	pron	<1^nd*2fl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {undercurrent}.
underfoot	1.
	syl	un:der+foot
	pron	<2^nd*1fut>
	pos	adv.
	def	underneath the feet; on the ground.
underfoot	2.
	syl	un:der+foot
	pron	<2^nd*1fut>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a position of subjugation.
underfur	0.
	syl	un:der+fur
	pron	<1^nd*2fR:>
	pos	n.
	def	the layer of dense soft fur occurring beneath the outer coarser fur in certain mammals, such as the otter and seal. Also called: {undercoat}.
undergarment	0.
	syl	un:der+gar+ment
	pron	<1^nd*2ga:m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any garment worn under the visible outer clothes, usually next to the skin.
undergirds	infl
	head	undergird
	syl	un:der+girds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergirding	infl
	head	undergird
	syl	un:der+gird+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergirded	infl
	head	undergird
	or	undergirt
	syl	un:der+gird+ed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergirt	infl
	head	undergird
	or	undergirded
	syl	un:der+girt.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergird	0.
	syl	un:der+gird
	pron	<2^nd*1gR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strengthen or reinforce by passing a rope, cable, or chain around the underside of (an object, load, etc.).
underglaze	1.
	syl	un:der+glaze
	pron	<1^nd*2glAz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ceramics.
	def	applied to pottery or porcelain before the application of glaze.
underglaze	2.
	syl	un:der+glaze
	pron	<1^nd*2glAz>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment, etc., applied in this way.
undergoes	infl
	head	undergo
	syl	un:der+goes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergoing	infl
	head	undergo
	syl	un:der+go+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underwent	infl
	head	undergo
	syl	un:der+went
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergone	infl
	head	undergo
	syl	un:der+gone.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undergo	0.
	syl	un:der+go
	pron	<2^nd*1g*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to experience, endure, or sustain.
	exam	1	to undergo a change of feelings.
undergoer	sub
	head	undergo
	syl	un:der+2go+er
	pos	n.
undergraduate	0.
	syl	un:der+grad:u+ate
	pron	<2^nd*1gr@djuit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person studying in a university for a first degree. Sometimes shortened to {undergrad}.
undergraduateship	sub
	head	undergraduate
	syl	un:der+1grad:u+ate+2ship
	pos	n.
underground	1.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>, <2^nd*1graund>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	occurring, situated, used, or going below ground level.
	exam	1	an underground tunnel;
	exam	2	an underground explosion.
underground	2.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>, <2^nd*1graund>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	secret; hidden.
	exam	1	underground activities.
underground	3.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a space or region below ground level.
underground	4.a.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement dedicated to overthrowing a government or occupation forces, as in the European countries occupied by the German army in World War II.
underground	4.b.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an underground group.
underground	5.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by the
	def	an electric passenger railway operated in underground tunnels. U.S. equivalent: {subway}.
underground	6.a.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	any avant-garde, experimental, or subversive movement in popular art, films, etc.
underground	6.b.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	def	a movement in pop music towards improvisation and experimentation.
underground	6.c.
	syl	un:der+ground
	pron	<1^nd*2graund>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the underground press;
	exam	2	underground music.
underground railroad	0.
	syl	un:der+ground rail+road
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.; in the pre-Civil War U.S.
	def	the system established by abolitionists to aid escaping slaves.
undergrown	1.
	syl	un:der+grown
	pron	<1^nd*2gr*un>, <2^nd*1gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having the expected height.
undergrown	2.
	syl	un:der+grown
	pron	<1^nd*2gr*un>, <2^nd*1gr*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	having undergrowth.
undergrowth	1.
	syl	un:der+growth
	pron	<1^nd*2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	small trees, bushes, ferns, etc., growing beneath taller trees in a wood or forest.
undergrowth	2.
	syl	un:der+growth
	pron	<1^nd*2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being undergrown.
undergrowth	3.
	syl	un:der+growth
	pron	<1^nd*2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a growth of short fine hairs beneath longer ones; underfur.
underhand	1.
	syl	un:der+hand
	pron	<1^nd*2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	clandestine, deceptive, or secretive.
underhand	2.
	syl	un:der+hand
	pron	<1^nd*2h@nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sport.
	usage	also
	def	another word for {underarm}.
underhand	3.
	syl	un:der+hand
	pron	<1^nd*2h@nd>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	in an underhand manner or style.
underhanded	0.
	syl	un:der+hand+ed
	pron	<2^nd*1h@ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {underhand} or {short-handed}.
underhandedly	sub
	head	underhanded
	syl	un:der+1hand+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
underhandedness	sub
	head	underhanded
	syl	un:der+1hand+ed+ness
	pos	n.
underhung	1.
	syl	un:der+hung
	pron	<2^nd*1h^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the lower jaw
	def	projecting beyond the upper jaw; undershot.
underhung	2.
	syl	un:der+hung
	pron	<2^nd*1h^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sliding door, etc.
	def	supported at its lower edge by a track or rail.
underlaid	1.
	syl	un:der+laid
	pron	<2^nd*1lAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	laid underneath.
underlaid	2.
	syl	un:der+laid
	pron	<2^nd*1lAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having an underlay or supporting layer underneath.
underlaid	3.
	syl	un:der+laid
	pron	<2^nd*1lAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {underlay}.
underlays	infl
	head	underlay
	syl	un:der+lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlaying	infl
	head	underlay
	syl	un:der+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlaid	infl
	head	underlay
	syl	un:der+laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlay	1.
	syl	un:der+lay
	pron	<2^nd*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place (something) under or beneath.
underlay	2.
	syl	un:der+lay
	pron	<2^nd*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support by something laid beneath.
underlay	3.
	syl	un:der+lay
	pron	<2^nd*1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to achieve the correct printing pressure all over (a forme block) or to bring (a block) up to type height by adding material, such as paper, to the appropriate areas beneath it.
underlay	4.
	syl	un:der+lay
	pron	<1^nd*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a layer, lining, support, etc., laid underneath something else.
underlay	5.
	syl	un:der+lay
	pron	<1^nd*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	material, such as paper, used to underlay a forme or block.
underlay	6.
	syl	un:der+lay
	pron	<1^nd*2lA>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	felt, rubber, etc., laid beneath a carpet to increase insulation and resilience.
underlets	infl
	head	underlet
	syl	un:der+lets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underletting	infl
	head	underlet
	syl	un:der+let+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlet	infl
	syl	un:der+let.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlet	1.
	syl	un:der+let
	pron	<2^nd*1let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to let for a price lower than expected or justified.
underlet	2.
	syl	un:der+let
	pron	<2^nd*1let>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {sublet}.
underletter	sub
	head	underlet
	syl	un:der+2let+ter
	pos	n.
underlies	infl
	head	underlie
	syl	un:der+lies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlying	infl
	head	underlie
	syl	un:der+ly+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlay	infl
	head	underlie
	syl	un:der+lay
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlain	infl
	head	underlie
	syl	un:der+lain.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underlie	1.
	syl	un:der+lie
	pron	<2^nd*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lie or be placed under or beneath.
underlie	2.
	syl	un:der+lie
	pron	<2^nd*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the foundation, cause, or basis of.
	exam	1	careful planning underlies all our decisions.
underlie	3.
	syl	un:der+lie
	pron	<2^nd*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to take priority over (another claim, liability, mortgage, etc.).
	exam	1	a first mortgage underlies a second.
underlie	4.
	syl	un:der+lie
	pron	<2^nd*1lI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the root or stem from which (a word) is derived.
	exam	1	@6happy@9 underlies @6happiest@9.
underline	1.
	syl	un:der+line
	pron	<2^nd*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a line under.
underline	2.
	syl	un:der+line
	pron	<2^nd*1lIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state forcibly; emphasize or reinforce.
underline	3.
	syl	un:der+line
	pron	<1^nd*2lIn>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a line underneath, esp. under written matter.
underlinen	0.
	syl	un:der+lin+en
	pron	<1^nd*2lin*n>
	pos	n.
	def	underclothes, esp. when made of linen.
underling	0.
	syl	un:der+ling
	pron	<1^nd*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a subordinate or lackey.
underlying	1.
	syl	un:der+ly+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1lIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	concealed but detectable.
	exam	1	underlying guilt.
underlying	2.
	syl	un:der+ly+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1lIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	fundamental; basic.
underlying	3.
	syl	un:der+ly+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1lIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying under.
underlying	4.
	syl	un:der+ly+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1lIiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Finance. of a claim, liability, etc.
	def	taking precedence; prior.
undermentioned	0.
	syl	un:der+men+tioned
	pron	<1^nd*2menS*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentioned below or subsequently.
undermine	1.
	syl	un:der+mine
	pron	<2^nd*1mIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of the sea, wind, etc.
	def	to wear away the bottom or base of (land, cliffs, etc.).
undermine	2.
	syl	un:der+mine
	pron	<2^nd*1mIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken gradually or insidiously.
	exam	1	insults undermined her confidence.
undermine	3.
	syl	un:der+mine
	pron	<2^nd*1mIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tunnel or dig beneath.
underminer	sub
	head	undermine
	syl	un:der+1min+er
	pos	n.
underminingly	sub
	head	undermine
	syl	un:der+1min+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
undermost	1.
	syl	un:der+most
	pron	<1^nd*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the furthest under; lowest.
undermost	2.
	syl	un:der+most
	pron	<1^nd*2m*ust>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the lowest place.
underneath	ety	Old English underneothan, from #7under+ neothan below; related to Old Danish underneden; see #7beneath  |&475|
underneath	1.
	syl	un:der+neath
	pron	<2^nd*1nET>
	pos	prep. adv.
	def	under; beneath. {~}
underneath	2.
	syl	un:der+neath
	pron	<2^nd*1nET>
	pos	prep. adv.
	def	lower. {~}
underneath	3.
	syl	un:der+neath
	pron	<2^nd*1nET>
	pos	prep. adv.
	def	a lower part, surface, etc.
undernourish	0.
	syl	un:der+nour+ish
	pron	<2^nd*1n^riS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of or fail to provide nutrients essential for health and growth.
undernourishment	sub
	head	undernourish
	syl	un:der+1nour+ish+ment
	pos	n.
underpainting	0.
	syl	un:der+paint+ing
	pron	<1^nd*2pAntiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the first layer in a painting, indicating the design and main areas of light and shade.
underpants	0.
	syl	un:der+pants
	pron	<1^nd*2p@nts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a man's undergarment covering the body from the waist or hips to the top of the thighs or knees. Often shortened to {pants}.
underpass	1.
	syl	un:der+pass
	pron	<1^nd*2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a section of a road that passes under another road, railway line, etc.
underpass	2.
	syl	un:der+pass
	pron	<1^nd*2pa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {subway} (sense 1)}. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
underpays	infl
	head	underpay
	syl	un:der+pays
	pos	vb.
underpaying	infl
	head	underpay
	syl	un:der+pay+ing
	pos	vb.
underpaid	infl
	head	underpay
	syl	un:der+paid.
	pos	vb.
underpay	0.
	syl	un:der+pay
	pron	<2^nd*1pA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pay (someone) insufficiently.
underpayment	sub
	head	underpay
	syl	un:der+1pay+ment
	pos	n.
underpins	infl
	head	underpin
	syl	un:der+pins
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underpinning	infl
	head	underpin
	syl	un:der+pin+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underpinned	infl
	head	underpin
	syl	un:der+pinned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underpin	1.
	syl	un:der+pin
	pron	<2^nd*1pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support from beneath, esp. by a prop.
	exam	1	to underpin a wall.
underpin	2.
	syl	un:der+pin
	pron	<2^nd*1pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give corroboration, strength, or support to.
underpinning	0.
	syl	un:der+pin+ning
	pron	<1^nd*2piniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure, of masonry, concrete, etc., placed beneath a wall to provide support.
underpinnings	0.
	syl	un:der+pin+nings
	pron	<1^nd*2piniGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any supporting structure or system.
underpitch vault	0.
	syl	un:der+pitch vault
	pron	<1^nd*2piC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a vault that is intersected by one or more vaults of lower pitch.
underplay	1.
	syl	un:der+play
	pron	<2^nd*1plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to play (a role) with restraint or subtlety.
underplay	2.
	syl	un:der+play
	pron	<2^nd*1plA>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve (an effect) by deliberate lack of emphasis.
underplay	3.
	syl	un:der+play
	pron	<2^nd*1plA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to lead or follow suit with a lower card when holding a higher one.
underplot	1.
	syl	un:der+plot
	pron	<1^nd*2plot>
	pos	n.
	def	a subsidiary plot in a literary or dramatic work.
underplot	2.
	syl	un:der+plot
	pron	<1^nd*2plot>
	pos	n.
	def	an undercover plot.
underprice	0.
	syl	un:der+price
	pron	<2^nd*1prIs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to price (an article for sale) at too low a level or amount.
underprivileged	0.
	syl	un:der+priv:i+leged
	pron	<2^nd*1priviliJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking the rights and advantages of other members of society; deprived.
underproduction	0.
	syl	un:der+pro+duc+tion
	pron	<2^nd*pr*1d^kS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	production below full capacity or below demand.
underproof	0.
	syl	un:der+proof
	pron	<2^nd*1pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a spirit
	def	containing less than 57.1 per cent alcohol by volume.
underprops	infl
	head	underprop
	syl	un:der+props
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underpropping	infl
	head	underprop
	syl	un:der+prop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underpropped	infl
	head	underprop
	syl	un:der+propped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underprop	0.
	syl	un:der+prop
	pron	<2^nd*1prop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prop up from beneath.
underpropper	sub
	head	underprop
	syl	un:der+2prop+per
	pos	n.
underquote	1.
	syl	un:der+quote
	pron	<2^nd*1kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to offer for sale (securities, goods, or services) at a price lower than the market price.
underquote	2.
	syl	un:der+quote
	pron	<2^nd*1kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to quote a price lower than that quoted by (another).
underrate	0.
	syl	un:der+rate
	pron	<2^nd*1rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to underestimate.
underscore	1.
	syl	un:der+score
	pron	<2^nd*1skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or score a line or mark under.
underscore	2.
	syl	un:der+score
	pron	<2^nd*1skc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stress or reinforce.
underscore	3.
	syl	un:der+score
	pron	<1^nd*2skc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a line drawn under written matter.
underseal	1.
	syl	un:der+seal
	pron	<1^nd*2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a coating of a tar or rubber-based material applied to the underside of a motor vehicle to retard corrosion. U.S. name: {undercoat}.
underseal	2.
	syl	un:der+seal
	pron	<1^nd*2sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a coating of underseal to (a motor vehicle).
undersecretaries	infl
	head	undersecretary
	syl	un:der+sec+re+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
undersecretary	1.a.
	syl	un:der+sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<2^nd*1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various senior civil servants in certain government departments.
undersecretary	1.b.
	syl	un:der+sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<2^nd*1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {undersecretary of state}: any of various high officials subordinate only to the minister in charge of a department.
undersecretary	2.
	syl	un:der+sec+re+tar:y
	pron	<2^nd*1sekr*tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a high government official subordinate only to the secretary in charge of a department.
undersecretaryship	sub
	head	undersecretary
	syl	un:der+1sec+re+tar:y+2ship
	pos	n.
undersells	infl
	head	undersell
	syl	un:der+sells
	pos	vb.
underselling	infl
	head	undersell
	syl	un:der+sell+ing
	pos	vb.
undersold	infl
	head	undersell
	syl	un:der+sold.
	pos	vb.
undersell	1.
	syl	un:der+sell
	pron	<2^nd*1sel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell for less than the usual or expected price.
undersell	2.
	syl	un:der+sell
	pron	<2^nd*1sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sell at a price lower than that of (another seller).
undersell	3.
	syl	un:der+sell
	pron	<2^nd*1sel>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to advertise (merchandise) with moderation or restraint.
underseller	sub
	head	undersell
	syl	un:der+1sell+er
	pos	n.
underset	1.
	syl	un:der+set
	pron	<1^nd*2set>
	pos	n.
	def	an ocean undercurrent.
underset	2.
	syl	un:der+set
	pron	<1^nd*2set>
	pos	n.
	def	an underlying vein of ore.
undersets	infl
	head	underset
	syl	un:der+sets
	pos	vb.
undersetting	infl
	head	underset
	syl	un:der+set+ting
	pos	vb.
underset	infl
	syl	un:der+set.
	pos	vb.
underset	3.
	syl	un:der+set
	pron	<1^nd*2set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support from underneath.
undersexed	0.
	syl	un:der+sexed
	pron	<2^nd*1sekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having weaker sex urges or responses than is considered normal.
undersheriff	0.
	syl	un:der+sher+iff
	pron	<1^nd*2Serif>
	pos	n.
	def	a deputy sheriff.
undershirt	0.
	syl	un:der+shirt
	pron	<1^nd*2SR:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an undergarment worn under a blouse or shirt. Brit. name: {vest}.
undershoots	infl
	head	undershoot
	syl	un:der+shoots
	pos	vb.
undershooting	infl
	head	undershoot
	syl	un:der+shoot+ing
	pos	vb.
undershot	infl
	head	undershoot
	syl	un:der+shot.
	pos	vb.
undershoot	1.
	syl	un:der+shoot
	pron	<2^nd*1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a pilot
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to land short of (a runway) or (of an aircraft) to land in this way.
undershoot	2.
	syl	un:der+shoot
	pron	<2^nd*1Su:t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shoot a projectile so that it falls short of (a target).
undershorts	0.
	syl	un:der+shorts
	pron	<1^nd*2Sc:ts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {{shorts} (sense 2}).
undershot	1.
	syl	un:der+shot
	pron	<1^nd*2Sot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the lower jaw
	def	projecting beyond the upper jaw; underhung.
undershot	2.
	syl	un:der+shot
	pron	<1^nd*2Sot>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a water wheel
	def	driven by a flow of water that passes under the wheel rather than over it.
undershot	xref
	syl	un:der+shot
	pron	<1^nd*2Sot>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {overshot}.
undershrub	0.
	syl	un:der+shrub
	pron	<1^nd*2Sr^b>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {subshrub}.
underside	0.
	syl	un:der+side
	pron	<1^nd*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the bottom or lower surface.
the	1.
	head	undersigned
	syl	the.
	def	the person or persons who have signed at the foot of a document, statement, etc.
undersigned	2.
	syl	un:der+signed
	pron	<1^nd*2sInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having signed one's name at the foot of a document, statement, etc.
undersigned	3.
	syl	un:der+signed
	pron	<1^nd*2sInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a document
	def	signed at the foot.
undersigned	4.
	syl	un:der+signed
	pron	<1^nd*2sInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	signed at the foot of a document.
undersized	0.
	syl	un:der+sized
	pron	<2^nd*1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	of less than usual size.
underskirt	0.
	syl	un:der+skirt
	pron	<1^nd*2skR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any skirtlike garment worn under a skirt.
underslung	1.
	syl	un:der+slung
	pron	<2^nd*1sl^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	suspended below a support?!ing member, esp. (of a motor vehicle chassis) suspended below the axles.
underslung	2.
	syl	un:der+slung
	pron	<2^nd*1sl^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a low centre of gravity.
undersoil	0.
	syl	un:der+soil
	pron	<1^nd*2scil>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{subsoil} (sense 1a}).
understand	ety	Old English understandan; related to Old Frisian understonda, Middle High German underst*_an step under; see #7under, stand 
understands	infl
	head	understand
	syl	un:der+stands
	pos	vb.
understanding	infl
	head	understand
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pos	vb.
understood	infl
	head	understand
	syl	un:der+stood.
	pos	vb.
understand	1.
	syl	un:der+stand
	pron	<2^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to know and comprehend the nature or meaning of.
	exam	1	I understand you;
	exam	2	I understand what you mean.
understand	2.
	syl	un:der+stand
	pron	<2^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to realize or grasp (something).
	exam	1	he understands your position.
understand	3.
	syl	un:der+stand
	pron	<2^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to assume, infer, or believe.
	exam	1	I understand you are thinking of marrying.
understand	4.
	syl	un:der+stand
	pron	<2^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to know how to translate or read.
	exam	1	can you understand Spanish??
understand	5.
	syl	un:der+stand
	pron	<2^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; often passive
	def	to accept as a condition or proviso.
	exam	1	it is understood that children must be kept quiet.
understand	6.
	syl	un:der+stand
	pron	<2^nd*1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be sympathetic to or compatible with.
	exam	1	we understand each other.
understandable	sub
	head	understand
	syl	un:der+1stand+a:ble
	pos	adj.
understandably	sub
	head	understand
	syl	un:der+1stand+a:bly
	pos	adv.
understanding	1.
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to learn, judge, make decisions, etc.; intelligence or sense.
understanding	2.
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	personal opinion or interpretation of a subject.
	exam	1	my understanding of your predicament.
understanding	3.
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a mutual agreement or compact, esp. an informal or private one.
understanding	4.
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an unofficial engagement to be married.
on the understanding that	5.
	head	understanding
	syl	on the understanding that.
	def	with the condition that; providing.
understanding	6.
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	sympathetic, tolerant, or wise towards people.
understanding	7.
	syl	un:der+stand+ing
	pron	<2^nd*1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing judgment and in?!telligence.
understandingly	sub
	head	understanding
	syl	un:der+1stand+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
understate	1.
	syl	un:der+state
	pron	<2^nd*1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to state (something) in restrained terms, often to obtain an ironic effect.
understate	2.
	syl	un:der+state
	pron	<2^nd*1stAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to state that (something, such as a number) is less than it is. &- {@!un@.der+#!state+ment}
understood	1.
	syl	un:der+stood
	pron	<2^nd*1stud>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {understand}.
understood	2.
	syl	un:der+stood
	pron	<2^nd*1stud>
	pos	adj.
	def	implied or inferred.
understood	3.
	syl	un:der+stood
	pron	<2^nd*1stud>
	pos	adj.
	def	taken for granted; assumed.
understrapper	0.
	syl	un:der+strap+per
	pron	<1^nd*2str@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {underling}.
understudies	infl
	head	understudy
	syl	un:der+stud:ies
	pos	vb.
understudying	infl
	head	understudy
	syl	un:der+stud:y+ing
	pos	vb.
understudied	infl
	head	understudy
	syl	un:der+stud+ied.
	pos	vb.
understudy	1.
	syl	un:der+stud:y
	pron	<1^nd*2st^di>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to study (a role or part) so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary.
understudy	2.
	syl	un:der+stud:y
	pron	<1^nd*2st^di>
	pos	vb.
	def	to act as understudy to (an actor or actress).
understudies	infl
	head	understudy
	syl	un:der+stud:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
understudy	3.
	syl	un:der+stud:y
	pron	<1^nd*2st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	an actor or actress who studies a part so as to be able to replace the usual actor or actress if necessary.
understudy	4.
	syl	un:der+stud:y
	pron	<1^nd*2st^di>
	pos	n.
	def	anyone who is trained to take the place of another in case of need.
undertakes	infl
	head	undertake
	syl	un:der+takes
	pos	vb.
undertaking	infl
	head	undertake
	syl	un:der+tak+ing
	pos	vb.
undertook	infl
	head	undertake
	syl	un:der+took
	pos	vb.
undertaken	infl
	head	undertake
	syl	un:der+tak+en.
	pos	vb.
undertake	1.
	syl	un:der+take
	pron	<2^nd*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to contract to or commit oneself to (something) or (to do something).
	exam	1	to undertake a job;
	exam	2	to undertake to deliver the goods.
undertake	2.
	syl	un:der+take
	pron	<2^nd*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attempt to; agree to start.
undertake	3.
	syl	un:der+take
	pron	<2^nd*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (someone) in charge.
undertake	4.
	syl	un:der+take
	pron	<2^nd*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to make oneself responsible (for).
undertake	5.
	syl	un:der+take
	pron	<2^nd*1tAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to promise.
undertaker	sub
	head	undertake
	syl	un:der+1tak+er
	pos	n.
undertaker	0.
	syl	un:der+tak+er
	pron	<1^nd*2tAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose profession is the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation and the management of funerals; funeral director.
undertaking	1.
	syl	un:der+tak+ing
	pron	<1^nd*2tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something undertaken; task, venture, or enterprise.
undertaking	2.
	syl	un:der+tak+ing
	pron	<1^nd*2tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement to do some?!thing.
undertaking	3.
	syl	un:der+tak+ing
	pron	<1^nd*2tAkiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of an undertaker.
under-the-table	alt
	head	under-the-counter
	or	under-the-counter
	syl	un:der-the-ta:ble
	pos	adj.
(under the counter	infl
	head	under-the-counter
	or	under the table
	syl	(under the counter
	pos	adj.
under the table	infl
	head	under-the-counter
	or	(under the counter
	syl	under the table
	pos	adj.
under-the-counter	0.
	or	under-the-table
	syl	un:der-the-coun:ter
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	done or sold illicitly and secretly.
underthrust	0.
	syl	un:der+thrust
	pron	<1^nd*2Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a reverse fault in which the rocks on the lower surface of a fault plane have moved under the relatively static rocks on the upper surface. Compare {overthrust}.
undertint	0.
	syl	un:der+tint
	pron	<1^nd*2tint>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight, subdued, or delicate tint.
undertone	1.
	syl	un:der+tone
	pron	<1^nd*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a quiet or hushed tone of voice.
undertone	2.
	syl	un:der+tone
	pron	<1^nd*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an underlying tone or suggestion in words or actions.
	exam	1	his offer has undertones of dishonesty.
undertone	3.
	syl	un:der+tone
	pron	<1^nd*2t*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale or subdued colour.
undertook	0.
	syl	un:der+took
	pron	<2^nd*1tuk>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {undertake}.
undertow	1.
	syl	un:der+tow
	pron	<1^nd*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the seaward undercurrent following the breaking of a wave on the beach.
undertow	2.
	syl	un:der+tow
	pron	<1^nd*2t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any strong undercurrent flowing in a different direction from the surface current.
undertrick	0.
	syl	un:der+trick
	pron	<1^nd*2trik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge.
	def	a trick by which a declarer falls short of making his contract.
undertrump	0.
	syl	un:der+trump
	pron	<2^nd*1tr^mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Cards.
	def	to play a lower trump on a trick to which a higher trump has already been played.
undervalues	infl
	head	undervalue
	syl	un:der+val+ues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undervaluing	infl
	head	undervalue
	syl	un:der+val:u+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undervalued	infl
	head	undervalue
	syl	un:der+val+ued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
undervalue	0.
	syl	un:der+val:ue
	pron	<2^nd*1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to value at too low a level or price.
undervaluation	sub
	head	undervalue
	syl	un:der+2val:u+1a:tion
	pos	n.
undervaluer	sub
	head	undervalue
	syl	un:der+1val:u+er
	pos	n.
undervest	0.
	syl	un:der+vest
	pron	<1^nd*2vest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	another name for {{vest} (sense 1}).
underwater	1.
	syl	un:der+wa+ter
	pron	<1^nd*1wc:t*>
	pos	adj.
	def	being, occurring, or going under the surface of the water, esp. the sea.
	exam	1	underwater exploration.
underwater	2.
	syl	un:der+wa+ter
	pron	<1^nd*1wc:t*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	below the water line of a vessel.
underwater	3.
	syl	un:der+wa+ter
	pron	<1^nd*1wc:t*>
	pos	adv.
	def	beneath the surface of the water.
under way	1.
	syl	un+der way
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in progress; in operation.
	exam	1	the show was under way.
under way	2.
	syl	un+der way
	pos	adj.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	postpositive
	def	in motion in the direction headed.
underwear	0.
	syl	un:der+wear
	pron	<1^nd*2we*>
	pos	n.
	def	clothing worn under the outer garments, usually next to the skin. Also called: {underclothes}.
underweight	0.
	syl	un:der+weight
	pron	<2^nd*1wAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	weighing less than is average, expected, or healthy.
underwent	0.
	syl	un:der+went
	pron	<2^nd*1went>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {undergo}.
underwing	1.
	syl	un:der+wing
	pron	<1^nd*2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the hind wing of an insect, esp. when covered by the forewing.
underwing	2.
	syl	un:der+wing
	pron	<1^nd*2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various noctuid moths, such as ({red underwing}) , in which the forewings are dull and the hind wings brightly coloured.
underwood	0.
	syl	un:der+wood
	pron	<1^nd*2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {undergrowth}.
underworld	1.a.
	syl	un:der+world
	pron	<1^nd*2wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	criminals and their associates considered collectively.
underworld	1.b.
	syl	un:der+world
	pron	<1^nd*2wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	underworld connections.
underworld	2.
	syl	un:der+world
	pron	<1^nd*2wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek and Roman myth.
	def	the regions below the earth's surface regarded as the abode of the dead; Hades.
underworld	3.
	syl	un:der+world
	pron	<1^nd*2wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the antipodes.
underwrites	infl
	head	underwrite
	syl	un:der+writes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underwriting	infl
	head	underwrite
	syl	un:der+writ+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underwrote	infl
	head	underwrite
	syl	un:der+wrote
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underwritten	infl
	head	underwrite
	syl	un:der+writ+ten.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
underwrite	1.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to undertake to purchase at an agreed price any unsold portion of (a public issue of shares, etc.).
underwrite	2.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept financial responsibility for (a commercial project or enterprise).
underwrite	3.a.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sign and issue (an insurance policy) thus accepting liability if specified losses occur.
underwrite	3.b.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insure (a property or risk).
underwrite	3.c.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to accept liability up to (a specified amount) in an insurance policy.
underwrite	4.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to write (words, a signature, etc.) beneath (other written matter); subscribe.
underwrite	5.
	syl	un:der+write
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt>, <2^nd*1rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to support or concur with (a decision, statement, etc.) by or as if by signature.
underwriter	1.
	syl	un:der+writ+er
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or enterprise that underwrites public issues of shares, bonds, etc.
underwriter	2.a.
	syl	un:der+writ+er
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or enterprise that underwrites insurance policies.
underwriter	2.b.
	syl	un:der+writ+er
	pron	<1^nd*2rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee or agent of an insurance company who assesses risks and determines the premiums payable.
undescended	0.
	syl	un+des+cend+ed
	pron	<2^ndi1sendid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the testes
	def	remaining in the abdominal cavity rather than descending to lie in the scrotum.
undesigned	1.
	syl	un+de+signed
	pron	<2^ndi1zInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an action
	def	unintentional.
undesigned	2.
	syl	un+de+signed
	pron	<2^ndi1zInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet designed.
undesigning	0.
	syl	un+de+sign+ing
	pron	<2^ndi1zIniG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	frank; straightforward.
undesirable	0.
	syl	un+de+sir+a:ble
	pron	<2^ndi1zI*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not desirable or pleasant; objectionable.
undesirability	sub
	head	undesirable
	or	undesirableness
	syl	un+de+2sir+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
undesirableness	sub
	head	undesirable
	or	undesirability
	syl	un+de+1sir+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
undesirably	sub
	head	undesirable
	syl	un+de+1sir+a:bly
	pos	adv.
undetermined	1.
	syl	un+de+ter+mined
	pron	<2^ndi1tR:mind>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet resolved; undecided.
undetermined	2.
	syl	un+de+ter+mined
	pron	<2^ndi1tR:mind>
	pos	adj.
	def	not known or discovered.
undid	0.
	syl	un+did
	pron	<^n1did>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {undo}.
undies	0.
	syl	un+dies
	pron	<1^ndiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	women's underwear.
undine	ety	C17: from New Latin undina, from Latin unda a wave
undine	0.
	syl	un+dine
	pron	<1^ndEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various female water spirits.
undirected	1.
	syl	un+di+rect+ed
	pron	<2^ndi1rektid>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a clear purpose or objective.
undirected	2.
	syl	un+di+rect+ed
	pron	<2^ndi1rektid>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a letter, parcel, etc.
	def	having no address.
undistinguished	1.
	syl	un+dis+tin+guished
	pron	<2^ndi1stiGgwiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not particularly good or bad.
undistinguished	2.
	syl	un+dis+tin+guished
	pron	<2^ndi1stiGgwiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without distinction.
	exam	1	undistinguished fea?!tures.
undistinguished	3.
	syl	un+dis+tin+guished
	pron	<2^ndi1stiGgwiSt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	indistinguishable. |&1995|
undistributed	0.
	syl	un+dis+trib+ut+ed
	pron	<2^ndis1tribjutid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a term
	def	referring only to some members of the class designated by the term, as in
undoes	infl
	head	undo
	syl	un:does
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
undoing	infl
	head	undo
	syl	un:do+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
undid	infl
	head	undo
	syl	un:did
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
undone	infl
	head	undo
	syl	un:done.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
undo	1.
	syl	un:do
	pron	<^n1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to untie, unwrap, or open or become untied, unwrapped, etc.
undo	2.
	syl	un:do
	pron	<^n1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to reverse the effects of.
undo	3.
	syl	un:do
	pron	<^n1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause the downfall of.
undo	4.
	syl	un:do
	pron	<^n1du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to explain or solve.
undoer	sub
	head	undo
	syl	un+1do+er
	pos	n.
undoing	1.
	syl	un+do+ing
	pron	<^n1du:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	ruin; downfall.
undoing	2.
	syl	un+do+ing
	pron	<^n1du:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	the cause of downfall.
	exam	1	drink was his undoing.
undone	H1.0.
	syl	un+done
	pron	<^n1d^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not done or completed; unfinished.
undone	H2.1.
	syl	un+done
	pron	<^n1d^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	ruined; destroyed.
undone	H2.2.
	syl	un+done
	pron	<^n1d^n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfastened; untied.
undoubted	0.
	syl	un+doubt+ed
	pron	<^n1dautid>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond doubt; certain or indisputable.
undoubtedly	sub
	head	undoubted
	syl	un+1doubt+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
undress	1.
	syl	un+dress
	pron	<^n1dres>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take off clothes from (oneself or another).
undress	2.
	syl	un+dress
	pron	<^n1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip of ornamentation.
undress	3.
	syl	un+dress
	pron	<^n1dres>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the dressing from (a wound).
undress	4.
	syl	un+dress
	pron	<^n1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	partial or complete nakedness.
undress	5.
	syl	un+dress
	pron	<^n1dres>
	pos	n.
	def	informal or normal working clothes or uniform.
undress	6.
	syl	un+dress
	pron	<1^ndres>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or requiring informal or normal working dress or uniform.
undressed	1.
	syl	un+dressed
	pron	<^n1drest>
	pos	adj.
	def	partially or completely naked.
undressed	2.
	syl	un+dressed
	pron	<^n1drest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal hide
	def	not fully processed.
undressed	3.
	syl	un+dressed
	pron	<^n1drest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food, esp. salad
	def	not prepared with sauce or dressing.
UNDRO	0.
	syl	UNDRO
	pron	<1^n2dr*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	United Nations Disaster Relief Organization.
Sigrid	infl
	head	Undset
	syl	Sig:rid
	pron	<1sigri>
	pos	n.
Undset	0.
	syl	Und:set
	pron	Norwegian <1unset>
	pos	n.
	def	1882-1949, Norwegian novelist, best known for her trilogy (1920-22): Nobel prize for literature 1928.
undue	1.
	syl	un+due
	pron	<^n1dju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessive or unwarranted.
undue	2.
	syl	un+due
	pron	<^n1dju:>
	pos	adj.
	def	unjust, improper, or illegal.
undue	3.
	syl	un+due
	pron	<^n1dju:>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a debt, bond, etc.
	def	not yet payable.
undulant	0.
	syl	un+du+lant
	pron	<1^ndjul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	resembling waves; un?!du?!lat?!ing.
undulance	sub
	head	undulant
	syl	un+du+lance
	pos	n.
undulant fever	0.
	syl	un+du+lant fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brucellosis}.
undulate	ety	C17: from Latin undul*_atus, from unda a wave
undulate	1.
	syl	un+du+late
	pron	<1^ndju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in waves or as if in waves.
undulate	2.
	syl	un+du+late
	pron	<1^ndju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to have or provide with a wavy form or appearance.
undulate	3.
	syl	un+du+late
	pron	<1^ndjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having a wavy or rippled appearance, margin, or form.
	exam	1	an undulate leaf.
undulator	sub
	head	undulate
	syl	un+du+2la+tor
	pos	n.
undulation	1.
	syl	un+du+la+tion
	pron	<2^ndju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of undulating.
undulation	2.
	syl	un+du+la+tion
	pron	<2^ndju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any wave or wavelike form, line, etc.
undulatory	1.
	syl	un+du+la+to:ry
	pron	<1^ndjul*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused by or characterized by waves or undulations.
undulatory	2.
	syl	un+du+la+to:ry
	pron	<1^ndjul*t*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a wavelike motion or form.
unduly	1.
	syl	un+du+ly
	pron	<^n1dju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	immoderately; excessively.
unduly	2.
	syl	un+du+ly
	pron	<^n1dju:li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in contradiction of moral or legal standards.
undying	0.
	syl	un+dy+ing
	pron	<^n1dIiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unending; eternal.
undyingly	sub
	head	undying
	syl	un+1dy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unearned	1.
	syl	un+earned
	pron	<^n1R:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not deserved.
unearned	2.
	syl	un+earned
	pron	<^n1R:nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet earned.
unearned income	0.
	syl	un+earned in+come
	pos	n.
	def	income from property, investment, etc., comprising rent, interest, and dividends.
unearned increment	0.
	syl	un+earned in+cre+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a rise in the market value of landed property resulting from general economic factors.
unearth	1.
	syl	un+earth
	pron	<^n1R:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dig up out of the earth.
unearth	2.
	syl	un+earth
	pron	<^n1R:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal or discover, esp. by exhaustive searching.
unearthly	1.
	syl	un+earth+ly
	pron	<^n1R:Tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	ghostly; eerie; weird.
	exam	1	unearthly screams.
unearthly	2.
	syl	un+earth+ly
	pron	<^n1R:Tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	heavenly; sublime.
	exam	1	unearthly music.
unearthly	3.
	syl	un+earth+ly
	pron	<^n1R:Tli>
	pos	adj.
	def	ridiculous or unreasonable (esp. in the phrase {unearthly hour) }.
unearthliness	sub
	head	unearthly
	syl	un+1earth+li+ness
	pos	n.
uneasy	1.
	syl	un+eas:y
	pron	<^n1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	anxious; apprehensive.
uneasy	2.
	syl	un+eas:y
	pron	<^n1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a condition
	def	precarious; uncomfortable.
	exam	1	an uneasy truce.
uneasy	3.
	syl	un+eas:y
	pron	<^n1Ezi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a thought, etc.
	def	disturbing; disquieting.
uneasily	sub
	head	uneasy
	syl	un+1eas:i+ly
	pos	adv.
uneasiness	sub
	head	uneasy
	syl	un+1eas:i+ness
	pos	n.
uneconomic	0.
	syl	un+e:co+nom+ic
	pron	<^n2Ek*1nomik>, <^n2ek*->
	pos	adj.
	def	not economic; not profitable.
UNEF	0.
	syl	UNEF
	pron	<1ju:2nef>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	United Nations Emergency Force.
unemployable	0.
	syl	un+em+ploy:a+ble
	pron	<2^nim1plci*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable or unfit to keep a job.
unemployability	sub
	head	unemployable
	syl	un+em+2ploy+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unemployed	1.a.
	syl	un+em+ployed
	pron	<2^nim1plcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without remunerative employment; out of work.
unemployed	1.b.
	syl	un+em+ployed
	pron	<2^nim1plcid>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the unemployed.
unemployed	2.
	syl	un+em+ployed
	pron	<2^nim1plcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not being used; idle.
unemployment	1.
	syl	un+em+ploy+ment
	pron	<2^nim1plcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being unemployed.
unemployment	2.
	syl	un+em+ploy+ment
	pron	<2^nim1plcim*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the number of unemployed workers, often as a percentage of the total labour force.
unemployment benefit	0.
	syl	un+em+ploy+ment ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National In?!sur?!ance scheme
	def	a regular payment to a person who is out of work and has paid a fixed number of insurance contributions. Informal term: {dole}.
unemployment compensation	0.
	syl	un+em+ploy+ment com+pen+sa+tion
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	payment by a governmental agency to unemployed people.
unequal	1.
	syl	un+e:qual
	pron	<^n1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not equal in quantity, size, rank, value, etc.
unequal	2.
	syl	un+e:qual
	pron	<^n1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	inadequate; insufficient.
unequal	3.
	syl	un+e:qual
	pron	<^n1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not evenly balanced.
unequal	4.
	syl	un+e:qual
	pron	<^n1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of character, quality, etc.
	def	irregular; varying; inconsistent.
unequal	5.
	syl	un+e:qual
	pron	<^n1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a contest, etc.
	def	having competitors of different ability.
unequal	6.
	syl	un+e:qual
	pron	<^n1Ekw*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	unjust.
unequally	sub
	head	unequal
	syl	un+1e:qual+ly
	pos	adv.
unequaled	alt
	head	unequalled
	or	unequalled
	syl	un+e:qualed
	pron	<^n1Ekw*ld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
unequalled	0.
	or	unequaled
	syl	un+e:qualled
	pron	<^n1Ekw*ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not equalled; unparalleled or unrivalled; supreme.
unequivocal	0.
	syl	un+e:quiv:o+cal
	pron	<2^ni1kwiv*kL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ambiguous; plain.
unequivocally	sub
	head	unequivocal
	syl	un+e:1quiv:o+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
unequivocalness	sub
	head	unequivocal
	syl	un+e:1quiv:o+cal+ness
	pos	n.
unerring	1.
	syl	un+err+ing
	pron	<^n1R:riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not missing the mark or target.
unerring	2.
	syl	un+err+ing
	pron	<^n1R:riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	consistently accurate; certain.
unerringly	sub
	head	unerring
	syl	un+1err+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unerringness	sub
	head	unerring
	syl	un+1err+ing+ness
	pos	n.
UNESCO	0.
	syl	UNESCO
	pron	<ju:1nesk*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization: an agency of the United Nations that sponsors programmes to promote education, communication, the arts, etc.
unessential	1.
	syl	un+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2^ni1senS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {inessential}.
unessential	2.
	syl	un+es+sen+tial
	pron	<2^ni1senS*l>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is not essential.
unessentially	sub
	head	unessential
	syl	un+es+1sen+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
uneven	1.
	syl	un+e:ven
	pron	<^n1Ev*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a surface, etc.
	def	not level or flat.
uneven	2.
	syl	un+e:ven
	pron	<^n1Ev*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	spasmodic or variable.
uneven	3.
	syl	un+e:ven
	pron	<^n1Ev*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not parallel, straight, or horizontal.
uneven	4.
	syl	un+e:ven
	pron	<^n1Ev*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fairly matched.
	exam	1	an uneven race.
uneven	5.
	syl	un+e:ven
	pron	<^n1Ev*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not equal.
uneven	6.
	syl	un+e:ven
	pron	<^n1Ev*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	unjust.
unevenly	sub
	head	uneven
	syl	un+1e:ven+ly
	pos	adv.
unevenness	sub
	head	uneven
	syl	un+1e:ven+ness
	pos	n.
uneventful	0.
	syl	un+e:vent+ful
	pron	<2^ni1ventful>
	pos	adj.
	def	ordinary, routine, or quiet.
uneventfully	sub
	head	uneventful
	syl	un+e:1vent+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
uneventfulness	sub
	head	uneventful
	syl	un+e:1vent+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unexampled	0.
	syl	un+ex+am+pled
	pron	<2^nig1za:mpLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without precedent or parallel.
unexceptionable	0.
	syl	un+ex+cep+tion+a:ble
	pron	<2^nik1sepS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond criticism or objection.
unexceptionableness	sub
	head	unexceptionable
	or	unexceptionability
	syl	un+ex+1cep+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unexceptionability	sub
	head	unexceptionable
	or	unexceptionableness
	syl	un+ex+2cep+tion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unexceptionably	sub
	head	unexceptionable
	syl	un+ex+1cep+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unexceptional	1.
	syl	un+ex+cep+tion+al
	pron	<2^nik1sepS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	usual, ordinary, or normal.
unexceptional	2.
	syl	un+ex+cep+tion+al
	pron	<2^nik1sepS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	subject to or allowing no exceptions.
unexceptional	3.
	syl	un+ex+cep+tion+al
	pron	<2^nik1sepS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Not stand?!ard.
	def	another word for {unexceptionable}.
unexceptionally	sub
	head	unexceptional
	syl	un+ex+1cep+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unexpected	0.
	syl	un+ex+pec+ted
	pron	<2^nik1spektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	surprising or unforeseen.
unexpectedly	sub
	head	unexpected
	syl	un+ex+1pect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unexpectedness	sub
	head	unexpected
	syl	un+ex+1pect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unexperienced	1.
	syl	un+ex+pe+ri+enced
	pron	<2^nik1spi*ri*nst>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a situation, sensation, fact, etc.
	def	not having been undergone or known by experience.
unexperienced	2.
	syl	un+ex+pe+ri+enced
	pron	<2^nik1spi*ri*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	inexperienced.
unexpressed	1.
	syl	un+ex+pressed
	pron	<2^nik1sprest>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expressed or said.
unexpressed	2.
	syl	un+ex+pressed
	pron	<2^nik1sprest>
	pos	adj.
	def	understood without being expressed.
unfailing	1.
	syl	un+fail+ing
	pron	<^n1fAliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not failing; unflagging.
unfailing	2.
	syl	un+fail+ing
	pron	<^n1fAliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	continuous or unceasing.
unfailing	3.
	syl	un+fail+ing
	pron	<^n1fAliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	sure; certain.
unfailingly	sub
	head	unfailing
	syl	un+1fail+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unfailingness	sub
	head	unfailing
	syl	un+1fail+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unfair	1.
	syl	un+fair
	pron	<^n1fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by inequality or injus?!tice.
unfair	2.
	syl	un+fair
	pron	<^n1fe*>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishonest or unethical.
unfairly	sub
	head	unfair
	syl	un+1fair+ly
	pos	adv.
unfairness	sub
	head	unfair
	syl	un+1fair+ness
	pos	n.
unfaithful	1.
	syl	un+faith+ful
	pron	<^n1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	not true to a promise, vow, etc.
unfaithful	2.
	syl	un+faith+ful
	pron	<^n1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	not true to a wife, husband, lover, etc., esp. in having sexual intercourse with someone else.
unfaithful	3.
	syl	un+faith+ful
	pron	<^n1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	def	inaccurate; inexact; unreliable; untrustworthy.
	exam	1	unfaithful copy.
unfaithful	4.
	syl	un+faith+ful
	pron	<^n1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	not having religious faith; infidel.
unfaithful	5.
	syl	un+faith+ful
	pron	<^n1fATful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	not upright; dishonest.
unfaithfully	sub
	head	unfaithful
	syl	un+1faith+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
unfaithfulness	sub
	head	unfaithful
	syl	un+1faith+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unfamiliar	1.
	syl	un+fa+mil+iar
	pron	<2^nf*1milj*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not known or experienced; strange.
unfamiliar	2.
	syl	un+fa+mil+iar
	pron	<2^nf*1milj*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	not familiar.
unfamiliarity	sub
	head	unfamiliar
	syl	un+fa+mil:i+ar+i:ty
	pron	<2^nf*2mili1@riti>
	pos	n.
unfamiliarly	sub
	head	unfamiliar
	syl	un+fa+1mil+iar+ly
	pos	adv.
unfasten	0.
	syl	un+fas+ten
	pron	<^n1fa:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undo, untie, or open or become undone, untied, or opened.
unfathered	1.
	syl	un+fa+thered
	pron	<^n1fa:@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no known father.
unfathered	2.
	syl	un+fa+thered
	pron	<^n1fa:@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of unknown or uncertain origin.
unfathered	3.
	syl	un+fa+thered
	pron	<^n1fa:@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fatherless.
unfathomable	1.
	syl	un+fath+om+a:ble
	pron	<^n1f@@d*m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being fathomed; immeasurable.
unfathomable	2.
	syl	un+fath+om+a:ble
	pron	<^n1f@@d*m*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incomprehensible.
unfathomableness	sub
	head	unfathomable
	syl	un+1fath+om+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unfathomably	sub
	head	unfathomable
	syl	un+1fath+om+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unfavorable	alt
	head	unfavourable
	or	unfavourable
	syl	un+fa+vor+a:ble
	pron	<^n1fAv*r*bL>, <-1fAvr*->
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
unfavourable	0.
	or	unfavorable
	syl	un+fa+vour+a:ble
	pron	<^n1fAv*r*bL>, <-1fAvr*->
	pos	adj.
	def	not favourable; adverse or inauspicious.
unfavourableness	sub
	head	unfavourable
	or	unfavorableness
	syl	un+1fa+vour+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unfavorableness	sub
	head	unfavourable
	or	unfavourableness
	syl	un+1fa+vor+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
unfavourably	sub
	head	unfavourable
	or	unfavorably
	syl	un+1fa+vour+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unfavorably	sub
	head	unfavourable
	or	unfavourably
	syl	un+1fa+vor+a:bly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
Unfederated Malay States	0.
	syl	Un+fed+er+at+ed Ma+lay States
	pron	<^n1fed*2rAtid>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a former group of native states in the Malay Peninsula that became British protectorates between 1885 and 1909. All except Brunei joined the Malayan Union (later Federation of Malaya) in 1946. Brunei joined the Federation of Malaysia in 1963.
unfeeling	1.
	syl	un+feel+ing
	pron	<^n1fEliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	without sympathy; callous.
unfeeling	2.
	syl	un+feel+ing
	pron	<^n1fEliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	without physical feeling or sensation.
unfeelingly	sub
	head	unfeeling
	syl	un+1feel+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unfeelingness	sub
	head	unfeeling
	syl	un+1feel+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unfetter	1.
	syl	un+fet+ter
	pron	<^n1fet*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from fetters, bonds, etc.
unfetter	2.
	syl	un+fet+ter
	pron	<^n1fet*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from restraint or inhibition.
unfinished	1.
	syl	un+fin+ished
	pron	<^n1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	incomplete or imperfect.
unfinished	2.
	syl	un+fin+ished
	pron	<^n1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of paint, polish, varnish, etc.
	def	without an applied finish; rough.
unfinished	3.
	syl	un+fin+ished
	pron	<^n1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric
	def	unbleached or not processed.
unfinished	4.
	syl	un+fin+ished
	pron	<^n1finiSt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric
	def	with a short nap.
unfit	1.
	syl	un+fit
	pron	<^n1fit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	unqualified, incapable, or incompetent.
	exam	1	unfit for military service.
unfit	2.
	syl	un+fit
	pron	<^n1fit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	unsuitable or inappropriate.
	exam	1	the ground was unfit for football.
unfit	3.
	syl	un+fit
	pron	<^n1fit>
	pos	adj.
	def	in poor physical condition.
unfits	infl
	head	unfit
	syl	un+fits
	pos	vb.
unfitting	infl
	head	unfit
	syl	un+fit+ting
	pos	vb.
unfitted	infl
	head	unfit
	syl	un+fit+ted.
	pos	vb.
unfit	4.
	syl	un+fit
	pron	<^n1fit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to disqualify or render unfit.
unfitly	sub
	head	unfit
	syl	un+1fit+ly
	pos	adv.
unfitness	sub
	head	unfit
	syl	un+1fit+ness
	pos	n.
unfix	1.
	syl	un+fix
	pron	<^n1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten, detach, or loosen.
unfix	2.
	syl	un+fix
	pron	<^n1fiks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unsettle or disturb.
unflappable	0.
	syl	un+flap+pa:ble
	pron	<^n1fl@p*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed.
unflappability	sub
	head	unflappable
	or	unflappableness
	syl	un+2flap+pa:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unflappableness	sub
	head	unflappable
	or	unflappability
	syl	un+1flap+pa:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unflappably	sub
	head	unflappable
	syl	un+1flap+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
unfledged	1.
	syl	un+fledged
	pron	<^n1fleJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a young bird
	def	not having developed adult feathers.
unfledged	2.
	syl	un+fledged
	pron	<^n1fleJd>
	pos	adj.
	def	immature and undeveloped.
unflinching	0.
	syl	un+flinch+ing
	pron	<^n1flinCiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not shrinking from danger, difficulty, etc.
unflinchingly	sub
	head	unflinching
	syl	un+1flinch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unflinchingness	sub
	head	unflinching
	syl	un+1flinch+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unfold	1.
	syl	un+fold
	pron	<^n1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to open or spread out or be opened or spread out from a folded state.
unfold	2.
	syl	un+fold
	pron	<^n1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reveal or be revealed.
	exam	1	the truth unfolds.
unfold	3.
	syl	un+fold
	pron	<^n1f*uld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to develop or expand or be developed or expanded.
unfolder	sub
	head	unfold
	syl	un+1fold+er
	pos	n.
unforgettable	0.
	syl	un+for+get+ta:ble
	pron	<2^nf*1get*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	impossible to forget; highly memorable.
unforgettably	sub
	head	unforgettable
	syl	un+for+1get+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
unformed	1.
	syl	un+formed
	pron	<^n1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	shapeless.
unformed	2.
	syl	un+formed
	pron	<^n1fc:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	immature.
unfortunate	1.
	syl	un+for+tu+nate
	pron	<^n1fc:C*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or attended by misfortune.
unfortunate	2.
	syl	un+for+tu+nate
	pron	<^n1fc:C*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	unlucky, unsuccessful, or unhappy.
	exam	1	an unfortunate character.
unfortunate	3.
	syl	un+for+tu+nate
	pron	<^n1fc:C*nit>
	pos	adj.
	def	regrettable or unsuitable.
	exam	1	an unfortunate speech.
unfortunate	4.
	syl	un+for+tu+nate
	pron	<^n1fc:C*nit>
	pos	n.
	def	an unlucky person.
unfortunately	sub
	head	unfortunate
	syl	un+1for+tu+nate+ly
	pos	adv.
unfortunateness	sub
	head	unfortunate
	syl	un+1for+tu+nate+ness
	pos	n.
unfounded	1.
	syl	un+found+ed
	pron	<^n1faundid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of ideas, allegations, etc.
	def	baseless; groundless.
unfounded	2.
	syl	un+found+ed
	pron	<^n1faundid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet founded or established.
unfoundedly	sub
	head	unfounded
	syl	un+1found+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unfoundedness	sub
	head	unfounded
	syl	un+1found+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unfreezes	infl
	head	unfreeze
	syl	un+freez:es
	pos	vb.
unfreezing	infl
	head	unfreeze
	syl	un+freez+ing
	pos	vb.
unfroze	infl
	head	unfreeze
	syl	un+froze
	pos	vb.
unfrozen	infl
	head	unfreeze
	syl	un+fro+zen.
	pos	vb.
unfreeze	1.
	syl	un+freeze
	pron	<^n1frEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to thaw or cause to thaw.
unfreeze	2.
	syl	un+freeze
	pron	<^n1frEz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relax governmental restrictions on (wages, prices, credit, etc.) or on the manufacture or sale of (goods, etc.).
unfriended	0.
	syl	un+friend+ed
	pron	<^n1frendid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	without a friend or friends; friendless.
unfriendlier	infl
	head	unfriendly
	syl	un+friend+li+er
	pos	adj.
unfriendliest	infl
	head	unfriendly
	syl	un+friend+li+est.
	pos	adj.
unfriendly	1.
	syl	un+friend+ly
	pron	<^n1frendli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not friendly; hostile.
unfriendly	2.
	syl	un+friend+ly
	pron	<^n1frendli>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfavourable or disagreeable.
unfriendly	3.
	syl	un+friend+ly
	pron	<^n1frendli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in an unfriendly manner.
unfriendliness	sub
	head	unfriendly
	syl	un+1friend+li+ness
	pos	n.
unfrock	0.
	syl	un+frock
	pron	<^n1frok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive (a person in holy orders) of ecclesiastical status.
unfruitful	1.
	syl	un+fruit+ful
	pron	<^n1fru:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	barren, un?!productive, or unprofitable.
unfruitful	2.
	syl	un+fruit+ful
	pron	<^n1fru:tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	failing to produce or develop into fruit.
unfruitfully	sub
	head	unfruitful
	syl	un+1fruit+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
unfruitfulness	sub
	head	unfruitful
	syl	un+1fruit+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unfunded debt	0.
	syl	un+funded debt
	pron	<^n1f^ndid>
	pos	n.
	def	a short-term floating debt not represented by bonds.
unfurl	0.
	syl	un+furl
	pron	<^n1fR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state.
ungainlier	infl
	head	ungainly
	syl	un+gain+li+er
	pos	adj.
ungainliest	infl
	head	ungainly
	syl	un+gain+li+est.
	pos	adj.
ungainly	1.
	syl	un+gain+ly
	pron	<^n1gAnli>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking grace when moving.
ungainly	2.
	syl	un+gain+ly
	pron	<^n1gAnli>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult to move or use; unwieldy.
ungainly	3.
	syl	un+gain+ly
	pron	<^n1gAnli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	crude or coarse.
ungainly	4.
	syl	un+gain+ly
	pron	<^n1gAnli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	clumsily.
ungainliness	sub
	head	ungainly
	syl	un+1gain+li+ness
	pos	n.
Giuseppe	infl
	head	Ungaretti
	syl	Giu:sep:pe
	pron	<Ju1zeppA>
	pos	n.
Ungaretti	0.
	syl	Un:ga:ret:ti
	pron	Italian <2uGga1rAtti>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1970, Italian poet, best known for his collection of war poems (1919).
Ungava	0.
	syl	Un+ga+va
	pron	<uG1gAv*>, <-1ga:->
	pos	n.
	def	a sparsely inhabited region of NE Canada, in N Quebec east of Hudson Bay: rich mineral re?!sources. Area: 911110 sq. km (351780 sq. miles).
ungodlier	infl
	head	ungodly
	syl	un+god+li+er
	pos	adj.
ungodliest	infl
	head	ungodly
	syl	un+god+li+est.
	pos	adj.
ungodly	1.a.
	syl	un+god+ly
	pron	<^n1godli>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked, sinful.
ungodly	1.b.
	syl	un+god+ly
	pron	<^n1godli>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the ungodly.
ungodly	2.
	syl	un+god+ly
	pron	<^n1godli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unseemly; outrageous (esp. in the phrase {an ungodly hour) }.
ungodliness	sub
	head	ungodly
	syl	un+1god+li+ness
	pos	n.
ungotten	0.
	syl	un+got+ten
	pron	<^n1gotN>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not obtained or won.
ungovernable	0.
	syl	un+gov+ern+a:ble
	pron	<^n1g^v*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be disciplined, restrained, etc..
	exam	1	an ungovernable temper.
ungovernableness	sub
	head	ungovernable
	syl	un+1gov+ern+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
ungovernably	sub
	head	ungovernable
	syl	un+1gov+ern+a:bly
	pos	adv.
ungrateful	1.
	syl	un+grate+ful
	pron	<^n1grAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	not grateful or thankful.
ungrateful	2.
	syl	un+grate+ful
	pron	<^n1grAtful>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrewarding or unpleasant; thankless.
ungrateful	3.
	syl	un+grate+ful
	pron	<^n1grAtful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	failing to increase fertility in response to cultivation.
ungratefully	sub
	head	ungrateful
	syl	un+1grate+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
ungratefulness	sub
	head	ungrateful
	syl	un+1grate+ful+ness
	pos	n.
ungrudging	0.
	syl	un+grudg+ing
	pron	<^n1gr^JiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	liberal; unstinted; willing.
	exam	1	ungrudging support.
ungrudgingly	sub
	head	ungrudging
	syl	un+1grudg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
ungual	ety	C19: from Latin unguis nail, claw
ungular	alt
	head	ungual
	or	ungual
	syl	un+gu+lar
	pron	<1^Ggjul*>
	pos	adj.
ungual	1.
	or	ungular
	syl	un+gual
	pron	<1^Ggw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting the fingernails or toenails.
ungual	2.
	or	ungular
	syl	un+gual
	pron	<1^Ggw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an unguis.
unguarded	1.
	syl	un+guard+ed
	pron	<^n1ga:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	unprotected; vulnerable.
unguarded	2.
	syl	un+guard+ed
	pron	<^n1ga:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	guileless; open; frank.
unguarded	3.
	syl	un+guard+ed
	pron	<^n1ga:did>
	pos	adj.
	def	incautious or careless.
unguardedly	sub
	head	unguarded
	syl	un+1guard+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unguardedness	sub
	head	unguarded
	syl	un+1guard+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unguent	ety	C15: from Latin unguentum, from unguere to anoint
unguent	0.
	syl	un+guent
	pron	<1^Ggw*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for an {ointment}.
unguentary	sub
	head	unguent
	syl	un+guen+tar:y
	pos	adj.
unguiculate	ety	C19: from New Latin unguicul*_atus, from Latin unguiculus, diminutive of unguis nail, claw
unguiculate	1.
	syl	un+guic:u+late
	pron	<^G1gwikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of mammals
	def	having claws or nails.
unguiculate	2.
	syl	un+guic:u+late
	pron	<^G1gwikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petals
	def	having a clawlike base.
unguiculate	3.
	syl	un+guic:u+late
	pron	<^G1gwikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unguiculate mammal.
unguinous	ety	C17: from Latin unguin*_osus oily, from unguin-, unguen a fatty substance, from unguere to anoint, besmear
unguinous	0.
	syl	un+gui+nous
	pron	<1^Ggwin*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	fatty; greasy; oily.
unguis	ety	C18: from Latin
ungues	infl
	head	unguis
	syl	un+gues
	pron	<-gwEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
unguis	1.
	syl	un+guis
	pron	<1^Ggwis>
	pos	n.
	def	a nail, claw, or hoof, or the part of the digit giving rise to it.
unguis	2.
	syl	un+guis
	pron	<1^Ggwis>
	pos	n.
	def	the clawlike base of certain petals.
ungula	ety	C18: from Latin: hoof, from unguis nail
ungulae	infl
	head	ungula
	syl	un+gu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ungula	1.
	syl	un+gu+la
	pron	<1^Ggjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a truncated cone, cylinder, etc.
ungula	2.
	syl	un+gu+la
	pron	<1^Ggjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {hoof}.
ungular	sub
	head	ungula
	syl	un+gu+lar
	pos	adj.
ungulate	ety	C19: from Late Latin ungul*_atus having hooves, from #7ungula 
ungulate	0.
	syl	un+gu+late
	pron	<1^Ggjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of mammals all of which have hooves: divided into odd-toed ungulates (see {perissodactyl}) and even-toed ungulates (see {artiodactyl) }.
unguligrade	ety	C19: from Latin ungula hoof+-#7grade 
unguligrade	0.
	syl	un+gu+li+grade
	pron	<1^Ggjuli2grAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of horses, etc.
	def	walking on hooves.
unhair	0.
	syl	un+hair
	pron	<^n1he*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the hair from (a hide).
unhallow	0.
	syl	un+hal+low
	pron	<^n1h@l*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to desecrate.
unhallowed	1.
	syl	un+hal+lowed
	pron	<^n1h@l*ud>
	pos	adj.
	def	not consecrated or holy.
	exam	1	unhallowed ground.
unhallowed	2.
	syl	un+hal+lowed
	pron	<^n1h@l*ud>
	pos	adj.
	def	sinful or profane.
unhand	0.
	syl	un+hand
	pron	<^n1h@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to release from the grasp.
unhappier	infl
	head	unhappy
	syl	un+hap+pi+er
	pos	adj.
unhappiest	infl
	head	unhappy
	syl	un+hap+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
unhappy	1.
	syl	un+hap+py
	pron	<^n1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not joyful; sad or depressed.
unhappy	2.
	syl	un+hap+py
	pron	<^n1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfortunate or wretched.
	exam	1	an unhappy fellow.
unhappy	3.
	syl	un+hap+py
	pron	<^n1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	def	tactless or inappropriate.
	exam	1	an unhappy remark.
unhappy	4.
	syl	un+hap+py
	pron	<^n1h@pi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	unfavourable.
unhappily	sub
	head	unhappy
	syl	un+1hap+pi+ly
	pos	adv.
unhappiness	sub
	head	unhappy
	syl	un+1hap+pi+ness
	pos	n.
unharness	1.
	syl	un+har+ness
	pron	<^n1ha:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the harness from (a horse, etc.).
unharness	2.
	syl	un+har+ness
	pron	<^n1ha:nis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to remove the armour from.
unhealthier	infl
	head	unhealthy
	syl	un+health:i+er
	pos	adj.
unhealthiest	infl
	head	unhealthy
	syl	un+health:i+est.
	pos	adj.
unhealthy	1.
	syl	un+health:y
	pron	<^n1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by ill-health; sick; unwell.
unhealthy	2.
	syl	un+health:y
	pron	<^n1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of, conducive to, or resulting from ill-health.
	exam	1	an unhealthy complexion;
	exam	2	an unhealthy climate.
unhealthy	3.
	syl	un+health:y
	pron	<^n1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	morbid or unwholesome.
unhealthy	4.
	syl	un+health:y
	pron	<^n1helTi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dangerous; risky.
unhealthily	sub
	head	unhealthy
	syl	un+1health:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unhealthiness	sub
	head	unhealthy
	syl	un+1health:i+ness
	pos	n.
unheard	1.
	syl	un+heard
	pron	<^n1hR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not heard; not perceived by the ear.
unheard	2.
	syl	un+heard
	pron	<^n1hR:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not listened to or granted a hearing.
	exam	1	his warning went unheard.
unheard	3.
	syl	un+heard
	pron	<^n1hR:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	unheard-of.
unheard-of	1.
	syl	un:heard-of
	pos	adj.
	def	previously unknown.
	exam	1	an unheard-of actress.
unheard-of	2.
	syl	un:heard-of
	pos	adj.
	def	without precedent.
	exam	1	an unheard-of treatment.
unheard-of	3.
	syl	un:heard-of
	pos	adj.
	def	highly offensive.
	exam	1	unheard-of behaviour.
unhelm	0.
	syl	un+helm
	pron	<^n1helm>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the helmet of.
unhesitating	1.
	syl	un+hes:i+tat+ing
	pron	<^n1hezi2tAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	steadfast; unwavering.
	exam	1	unhesitating loyalty.
unhesitating	2.
	syl	un+hes:i+tat+ing
	pron	<^n1hezi2tAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	without hesitation; prompt.
unhesitatingly	sub
	head	unhesitating
	syl	un+1hes:i+2tat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unhinge	1.
	syl	un+hinge
	pron	<^n1hinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a door, etc.) from its hinges.
unhinge	2.
	syl	un+hinge
	pron	<^n1hinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to derange or unbalance (a person, his mind, etc.).
unhinge	3.
	syl	un+hinge
	pron	<^n1hinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disrupt or unsettle (a process or state of affairs).
unhinge	4.
	syl	un+hinge
	pron	<^n1hinJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to detach or dislodge.
unholier	infl
	head	unholy
	syl	un+ho+li+er
	pos	adj.
unholiest	infl
	head	unholy
	syl	un+ho+li+est.
	pos	adj.
unholy	1.
	syl	un+ho+ly
	pron	<^n1h*uli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not holy or sacred.
unholy	2.
	syl	un+ho+ly
	pron	<^n1h*uli>
	pos	adj.
	def	immoral or depraved.
unholy	3.
	syl	un+ho+ly
	pron	<^n1h*uli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	outrageous or unnatural.
	exam	1	an unholy alliance.
unholiness	sub
	head	unholy
	syl	un+1ho+li+ness
	pos	n.
unhook	1.
	syl	un+hook
	pron	<^n1huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (something) from a hook.
unhook	2.
	syl	un+hook
	pron	<^n1huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten the hook of (a dress, etc.).
unhook	3.
	syl	un+hook
	pron	<^n1huk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become unfastened or be capable of unfastening.
	exam	1	the dress wouldn't unhook.
unhoped-for	0.
	syl	un:hoped-for
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of something pleasant
	def	not antici?!pated; unexpected.
unhorse	1.
	syl	un+horse
	pron	<^n1hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to knock or throw from a horse.
unhorse	2.
	syl	un+horse
	pron	<^n1hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to overthrow or dislodge, as from a powerful position.
unhorse	3.
	syl	un+horse
	pron	<^n1hc:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	to unharness horses from (a carriage, etc.).
unhouseled	ety	C16: from un- +obsolete housel to administer the sacrament, from Old English h*_usl (n.), h*_uslian (vb.), of unknown origin
unhouseled	0.
	syl	un+hou+seled
	pron	<^n1hauz*ld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not having received the Eucharist.
unhurried	0.
	syl	un+hur+ried
	pron	<^n1h^rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	leisurely or deliberate.
	exam	1	an unhurried walk.
unhurriedly	sub
	head	unhurried
	syl	un+1hur+ried+ly
	pos	adv.
uni	0.
	syl	u:ni
	pron	<1ju:ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {university}.
uni-	ety	from Latin *_unus one
uni-	0.
	syl	u:ni-
	usage	combining form.
	def	consisting of, relating to, or having only one.
	exam	1	unilateral;
	exam	2	unisexual.
Uniat	ety	C19: from Russian uniyat, from Polish unja union, from Late Latin *_uni*_o; see #7union 
Uniate	alt
	head	Uniat
	or	Uniat
	syl	U:ni+ate
	pron	<1ju:niit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
Uniat	1.
	or	Uniate
	syl	U:ni+at
	pron	<1ju:ni2@t>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating any of the Eastern Churches that retain their own liturgy but submit to papal authority.
Uniat	2.
	or	Uniate
	syl	U:ni+at
	pron	<1ju:ni2@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of these Churches.
Uniatism	sub
	head	Uniat
	syl	U:ni+at+ism
	pos	n.
uniaxial	1.
	syl	u:ni+ax+i:al
	pron	<2ju:ni1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plants
	def	having an unbranched main axis.
uniaxial	2.
	syl	u:ni+ax+i:al
	pron	<2ju:ni1@ksi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a crystal
	def	having only one direction along which double refraction of light does not occur.
uniaxially	sub
	head	uniaxial
	syl	u:ni+1ax:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unicameral	0.
	syl	u:ni+cam+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1k@m*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or characterized by a single legislative chamber.
unicameralism	sub
	head	unicameral
	syl	u:ni+1cam+er+al+ism
	pos	n.
unicameralist	sub
	head	unicameral
	syl	u:ni+1cam+er+al+ist
	pos	n.
unicamerally	sub
	head	unicameral
	syl	u:ni+1cam+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
UNICEF	0.
	syl	UNICEF
	pron	<1ju:ni2sef>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	United Nations Children's Fund (formerly, United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund): an agency of the United Nations that administers programmes to aid education and child and maternal health in developing countries.
unicellular	0.
	syl	u:ni+cel+lu+lar
	pron	<2ju:ni1seljul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of organisms, such as protozoans and certain algae
	def	con?!sisting of a single cell.
unicellularity	sub
	head	unicellular
	syl	u:ni+2cel+lu+1lar+i:ty
	pos	n.
unicolor	alt
	head	unicolour
	or	unicolour
	syl	u:ni+col+or
	pron	<2ju:ni1k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
unicolour	0.
	or	unicolor
	syl	u:ni+col+our
	pron	<2ju:ni1k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of one colour; monochromatic.
unicorn	ety	C13: from Old French unicorne, from Latin *_unicornis one-horned, from *_unus one+ cornu a horn
unicorn	1.
	syl	u:ni+corn
	pron	<1ju:ni2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary creature usually depicted as a white horse with one long spiralled horn growing from its forehead.
unicorn	2.
	syl	u:ni+corn
	pron	<1ju:ni2kc:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a two-horned animal, thought to be either the rhinoceros or the aurochs: (Deuteronomy 33:17): mistranslation in the Authorized Version of the original Hebrew.
unicostate	0.
	syl	u:ni+cos+tate
	pron	<2ju:ni1kostAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having only one rib or riblike part.
	exam	1	unicostate leaves. |&1710|
unicycle	0.
	syl	u:ni+cy+cle
	pron	<1ju:ni2sIkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a one-wheeled vehicle driven by pedals, esp. one used in a circus, etc. Also called: {monocycle}.
unicyclist	sub
	head	unicycle
	syl	u:ni+2cy+clist
	pos	n.
unidirectional	0.
	syl	u:ni+di+rec+tion+al
	pron	<2ju:nidi1rekS*nL>, <-dI->
	pos	adj.
	def	having, moving in, or operating in only one direction.
UNIDO	0.
	syl	UNIDO
	pron	<2ju:1nEd*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	United Nations Industrial Development Organization.
unific	0.
	syl	u:nif+ic
	pron	<ju:1nifik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unifying; uniting.
unified field theory	0.
	syl	un:i+fied field the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	any theory capable of describing in one set of equations the properties of gravitational fields, electromagnetic fields, and strong and weak nuclear interactions. No satisfactory theory has yet been found.
unifilar	0.
	syl	u:ni+fi+lar
	pron	<2ju:ni1fIl*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	composed of, having, or using only one wire, thread, filament, etc.
unifoliate	0.
	syl	u:ni+fo+li+ate
	pron	<2ju:ni1f*uliit>, <-2At>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a single leaf or leaflike part.
unifoliolate	0.
	syl	u:ni+fo+li:o+late
	pron	<2ju:ni1f*uli*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound leaf
	def	having only one leaflet.
uniform	ety	C16: from Latin *_uniformis, from *_unus one+ forma shape
uniform	1.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a prescribed identifying set of clothes for the members of an organization, such as soldiers or schoolchildren.
uniform	2.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a single set of such clothes.
uniform	3.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic feature or fashion of some class or group.
uniform	4.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	unchanging in form, quality, quantity, etc.; regular.
	exam	1	a uniform surface.
uniform	5.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	identical; alike or like.
	exam	1	a line of uniform toys.
uniform	6.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit out (a body of soldiers, etc.) with uniforms.
uniform	7.
	syl	u:ni+form
	pron	<1ju:ni2fc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make uniform.
uniformly	sub
	head	uniform
	syl	u:ni+2form+ly
	pos	adv.
uniformness	sub
	head	uniform
	syl	u:ni+2form+ness
	pos	n.
uniformitarian	1.
	syl	u:ni+form:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni2fc:mi1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to uniformitarianism.
uniformitarian	2.
	syl	u:ni+form:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni2fc:mi1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or conforming to uniformity.
uniformitarian	3.
	syl	u:ni+form:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni2fc:mi1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of a theory of uniformity or of uniformitarianism.
uniformitarianism	0.
	syl	u:ni+form:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2ju:ni2fc:mi1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the concept that geological processes, such as earthquakes and erosion, also occurred in the past and were responsible for changes in the structure of the earth.
uniformities	infl
	head	uniformity
	syl	u:ni+form+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uniformity	1.
	syl	u:ni+form+i:ty
	pron	<2ju:ni1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or condition in which everything is regular, homogeneous, or unvarying.
uniformity	2.
	syl	u:ni+form+i:ty
	pron	<2ju:ni1fc:miti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of diversity or variation, esp. to the point of boredom or mon?!otomy; sameness.
unify	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin *_unific*_are, from Latin *_unus one+ facere to make
unifies	infl
	head	unify
	syl	u:ni+fies
	pos	vb.
unifying	infl
	head	unify
	syl	u:ni+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
unified	infl
	head	unify
	syl	u:ni+fied.
	pos	vb.
unify	0.
	syl	u:ni+fy
	pron	<1ju:ni2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become one; unite.
unifiable	sub
	head	unify
	syl	u:ni+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
unification	sub
	head	unify
	syl	u:ni+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
unifier	sub
	head	unify
	syl	u:ni+2fi+er
	pos	n.
unijugate	0.
	syl	u:ni+ju+gate
	pron	<2ju:ni1Ju:git>, <-2gAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a compound leaf
	def	having only one pair of leaflets.
unilateral	1.
	syl	u:ni+lat+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, having, affecting, or occurring on only one side.
unilateral	2.
	syl	u:ni+lat+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	involving or performed by only one party of several.
	exam	1	unilateral disarmament.
unilateral	3.
	syl	u:ni+lat+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of contracts, obligations, etc.
	def	made by, affecting, or binding one party only and not involving the other party in reciprocal obligations.
unilateral	4.
	syl	u:ni+lat+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having or designating parts situated or turned to one side of an axis.
unilateral	5.
	syl	u:ni+lat+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	relating to or tracing the line of descent through ancestors of one sex only. Compare {{bilateral} (sense 5}).
unilateral	6.
	syl	u:ni+lat+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1l@t*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting an (l) sound produced on one side of the tongue only.
unilateralism	sub
	head	unilateral
	or	unilaterality
	syl	u:ni+1lat+er+al+ism
	pos	n.
unilaterality	sub
	head	unilateral
	or	unilateralism
	syl	u:ni+2lat+er+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
unilaterally	sub
	head	unilateral
	syl	u:ni+1lat+er+al+ly
	pos	adv.
Unilateral Declaration of Independence	0.
	syl	U:ni+lat+er+al Dec+lar:a+tion of In+de+pend+ence
	pos	n.
	def	a declaration of independence made by a dependent state without the assent of the protecting state. Abbrev.: {U.D.I}.
unilingual	0.
	syl	un:i+lin+gual
	pron	<2ju:ni1liGgw*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or having only one language.
uniliteral	0.
	syl	un:i+lit+er+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1lit*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of one letter.
unilocular	0.
	syl	u:ni+loc:u+lar
	pron	<2ju:ni1lokjul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a plant ovary or anther
	def	having or consisting of a single chamber or cavity.
Unimak Island	0.
	syl	U:ni+mak Is+land
	pron	<1ju:ni2m@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in SW Alaska, in the Aleutian Islands. Length: 113 km (70 miles).
unimpeachable	0.
	syl	un+im+peach+a:ble
	pron	<2^nim1pEC*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unquestionable as to honesty, truth, etc.
unimpeachability	sub
	head	unimpeachable
	or	unimpeachableness
	syl	un+im+2peach+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unimpeachableness	sub
	head	unimpeachable
	or	unimpeachability
	syl	un+im+1peach+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unimpeachably	sub
	head	unimpeachable
	syl	un+im+1peach+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unimproved	1.
	syl	un+im+proved
	pron	<2^nim1pru:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not improved or made better.
unimproved	2.
	syl	un+im+proved
	pron	<2^nim1pru:vd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	not cleared, drained, cultivated, etc.
unimproved	3.
	syl	un+im+proved
	pron	<2^nim1pru:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	neglected; unused.
	exam	1	unimproved resources.
unincorporated	1.
	syl	un+in+cor+po+ra+ted
	pron	<2^nin1kc:p*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Law.
	def	lacking corporate status.
unincorporated	2.
	syl	un+in+cor+po+ra+ted
	pron	<2^nin1kc:p*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not unified or included.
uninspired	0.
	syl	un+in+spired
	pron	<2^nin1spI*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	dull or ordinary; unimaginative.
	exam	1	an uninspired painting.
unintelligent	1.
	syl	un+in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<2^nin1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking intelligence; stupid; foolish.
unintelligent	2.
	syl	un+in+tel+li+gent
	pron	<2^nin1teliJ*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not endowed with a mind or intelligence.
unintelligence	sub
	head	unintelligent
	syl	un+in+1tel+li+gence
	pos	n.
unintelligently	sub
	head	unintelligent
	syl	un+in+1tel+li+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
uninterested	1.
	syl	un+in+ter+est+ed
	pron	<^n1intristid>, <-t*ris->
	pos	adj.
	def	indifferent; unconcerned.
uninterested	2.
	syl	un+in+ter+est+ed
	pron	<^n1intristid>, <-t*ris->
	pos	adj.
	def	having no personal stake or interest.
uninterestedly	sub
	head	uninterested
	syl	un+1in+ter+est+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
uninterestedness	sub
	head	uninterested
	syl	un+1in+ter+est+ed+ness
	pos	n.
union	ety	C15: from Church Latin *_uni*_o oneness, from Latin *_unus one
union	1.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being united, the act of uniting, or a conjunction formed by such an act.
union	2.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an association, alliance, or confederation of individuals or groups for a common purpose, esp. political.
union	3.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	agreement or harmony.
union	4.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {trade union}.
union	5.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or state of marriage or sexual intercourse.
union	6.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device on a flag represent?!ing union, such as another flag depicted in the top left corner.
union	7.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for coupling or linking parts, such as pipes.
union	8.a.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an association of students at a university or college formed to look after the students' interests, provide facilities for recreation, etc.
union	8.b.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the building or buildings housing the facilities of such an organization.
union	9.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {join}. a set containing all members of two given sets. Symbol: $U#800885 , as in A$U#800886 B.
union	10.a.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a number of parishes united for the administration of poor relief.
union	10.b.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a workhouse supported by such a combination.
union	11.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Textiles.
	def	a piece of cloth or fabric consisting of two different kinds of yarn.
union	12.
	syl	un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or related to a union, esp. a trade union.
the	infl
	head	Union
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Union	1.a.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S., esp. during the Civil War.
Union	1.b.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	Union supporters.
Union	2.a.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of the English and Scottish crowns (1603-1707).
Union	2.b.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of England and Scotland from 1707.
Union	2.c.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the political union of Great Britain and Ireland (1801-1920).
Union	2.d.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the union of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from 1920.
Union	3.
	syl	Un+ion
	pron	<1ju:nj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for the {Union of South Africa}.
union card	0.
	syl	un+ion card
	pos	n.
	def	a membership card for a trade union.
union catalogue	0.
	syl	un+ion cat:a+logue
	pos	n.
	def	a catalogue listing every publication held at cooperating libraries.
unionism	1.
	syl	un+ion+ism
	pron	<1ju:nj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principles of trade unions.
unionism	2.
	syl	un+ion+ism
	pron	<1ju:nj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	adherence to the principles of trade unions.
unionism	3.
	syl	un+ion+ism
	pron	<1ju:nj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle or theory of any union.
Unionism	0.
	syl	Un+ion+ism
	pron	<1ju:nj*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	the principles or adherence to the principles of Unionists.
unionist	1.
	syl	un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter or advocate of unionism or union.
unionist	2.
	syl	un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a trade union.
unionist	3.
	syl	un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	of or relating to union or unionism, esp. trade unionism.
unionistic	sub
	head	unionist
	syl	un+ion+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Unionist	1.
	syl	Un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or supporter of the Unionist Party.
Unionist	2.
	syl	Un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of the U.S. federal Union, esp. during the Civil War.
Unionist	3.
	syl	Un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; before 1920
	def	a supporter of the union of all Ireland and Great Britain.
Unionist	4.
	syl	Un+ion+ist
	pron	<1ju:nj*nist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or relating to Unionists.
Unionist Party	0.
	syl	Un+ion+ist Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in Northern Ireland
	def	formerly the major Protestant political party, closely identified with Union with Britain. It formed the Northern Ireland Government from 1920 to 1972.
unionise	alt
	head	unionize
	or	unionize
	syl	un+ion+ise
	pron	<1ju:nj*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
unionize	1.
	or	unionise
	syl	un+ion+ize
	pron	<1ju:nj*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to organize (workers) into a trade union.
unionize	2.
	or	unionise
	syl	un+ion+ize
	pron	<1ju:nj*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join or cause to join a trade union.
unionize	3.
	or	unionise
	syl	un+ion+ize
	pron	<1ju:nj*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to the rules or codes of a trade union.
unionization	sub
	head	unionize
	or	unionisation
	syl	un+ion:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
unionisation	sub
	head	unionize
	or	unionization
	syl	un+ion:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Union Jack	1.
	syl	Un+ion Jack
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Union flag}. the national flag of Great@T Britain,@T being@T a@T composite @T design@T composed@T of St. George's Cross (England), Saint Andrew's Cross (Scotland), and Saint Patrick's Cross (Ireland).
Union Jack	2.
	syl	Un+ion Jack
	pos	n.
	usage	often not caps.
	def	a national flag flown at the jackstaff of a vessel.
Union of South Africa	0.
	syl	Un+ion of South Af+ri+ca
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1910-61) of the (Republic of) {South Africa}.
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics	0.
	syl	Un+ion of So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lics
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of the {Soviet Union}.
union shop	0.
	syl	un+ion shop
	pos	n.
	def	an establishment whose employment policy is governed by a contract between employer and a trade union permitting the employment of nonunion labour only on the condition that such labour joins the union within a specified time period. Compare {{open shop} (sense 1}), {closed shop}.
union territory	0.
	syl	un+ion ter+ri+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	one of the 9 administrative territories that, with 21 states, make up the Indian Republic.
uniparous	1.
	syl	u:nip+ar+ous
	pron	<ju:1nip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals
	def	producing a single offspring at each birth.
uniparous	2.
	syl	u:nip+ar+ous
	pron	<ju:1nip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman
	def	having borne only one child.
uniparous	3.
	syl	u:nip+ar+ous
	pron	<ju:1nip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of a cyme
	def	giving rise to only one branch from each flowering stem.
unipersonal	1.
	syl	u:ni+per+son+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing in the form of only one person or being. Compare {tripersonal}.
unipersonal	2.
	syl	u:ni+per+son+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1pR:s*nL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a verb
	def	existing or used in only one person; for example, is used only in the third person.
unipersonality	sub
	head	unipersonal
	syl	u:ni+2per+son+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
uniplanar	0.
	syl	u:ni+pla+nar
	pron	<2ju:ni1plAn*>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in one plane.
unipod	0.
	syl	u:ni+pod
	pron	<1ju:ni2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	a one-legged support, as for a camera.
unipolar	1.
	syl	u:ni+po+lar
	pron	<2ju:ni1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or having a single magnetic or electric pole.
unipolar	2.
	syl	u:ni+po+lar
	pron	<2ju:ni1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a nerve cell
	def	having a single process.
unipolar	3.
	syl	u:ni+po+lar
	pron	<2ju:ni1p*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a transistor
	def	utilizing charge carriers of one polarity only, as in a field-effect transistor. {~} Com?!pare {bipolar}.
unipolarity	sub
	head	unipolar
	syl	u:ni+po+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2ju:nipo1l@riti>
	pos	n.
unique	ety	C17: via French from Latin *_unicus unparalleled, from *_unus one
unique	1.
	syl	u:nique
	pron	<ju:1nEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	being the only one of a particular type; single; sole.
unique	2.
	syl	u:nique
	pron	<ju:1nEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	without equal or like; unparalleled.
unique	3.
	syl	u:nique
	pron	<ju:1nEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very remarkable or unusual.
unique	4.
	syl	u:nique
	pron	<ju:1nEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	leading to only one result.
	exam	1	the sum of two integers is unique.
uniquely	sub
	head	unique
	syl	u:1nique+ly
	pos	adv.
uniqueness	sub
	head	unique
	syl	u:1nique+ness
uniramous	0.
	syl	u:ni+ra+mous
	pron	<2ju:ni1rAm*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the appendages of crustaceans
	def	consisting of a single branch; undivided.
uniseptate	0.
	syl	u:ni+sep+tate
	pron	<2ju:ni1septAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having only one partition or septum.
	exam	1	a uniseptate fruit.
uniserial	0.
	syl	un:i+se:ri+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1si*ri*l>
	def	adj. in or relating to a single series.
unisex	ety	C20: from #7uni -#7+sex 
unisex	0.
	syl	u:ni+sex
	pron	<1ju:ni2seks>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to clothing, a hair style, etc., that can be worn by either sex.
unisexual	1.
	syl	u:ni+sex:u+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to one sex only.
unisexual	2.
	syl	u:ni+sex:u+al
	pron	<2ju:ni1seksju*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of some organisms
	def	having either male or female reproductive organs but not both.
unisexuality	sub
	head	unisexual
	syl	u:ni+2sex:u+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
unisexually	sub
	head	unisexual
	syl	u:ni+1sex:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unison	ety	C16: from Late Latin *_unisonus, from #7uni -#7+ sonus sound
unison	1.a.
	syl	u:ni+son
	pron	<1ju:nisN>, <-zN>
	pos	n.
	def	the interval between two notes of identical pitch.
unison	1.b.
	syl	u:ni+son
	pron	<1ju:nisN>, <-zN>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	played or sung at the same pitch.
	exam	1	unison singing.
unison	2.
	syl	u:ni+son
	pron	<1ju:nisN>, <-zN>
	pos	n.
	def	complete agreement; harmony (esp. in the phrase {in unison}) .
unisonous	sub
	head	unison
	syl	u:1nis:o+nous
	pos	adj.
unisonal	sub
	head	unison
	or	unisonant
	syl	u:1nis:o+nal
	pos	adj.
unisonant	sub
	head	unison
	or	unisonal
	syl	u:1nis:o+nant
	pos	adj.
unit	ety	C16: back formation from #7unity, perhaps on the model of digit 
unit	1.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a single undivided entity or whole.
unit	2.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	any group or individual, esp. when regarded as a basic element of a larger whole.
unit	3.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical part or integrated assembly of parts that performs a subsidiary function.
	exam	1	a filter unit.
unit	4.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a complete system, apparatus, or establishment that performs a specific function.
	exam	1	a production unit.
unit	5.a.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	a subdivision of a larger military formation.
unit	5.b.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous vehicle or piece of military equipment, such as a warship, tank, lorry, etc.
unit	6.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {unit of measurement}. a standard amount of a physical quantity, such as length, mass, energy, etc., specified multiples of which are used to express magnitudes of that physical quantity.
	exam	1	the second is a unit of time.
unit	7.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of a drug, vaccine, etc., needed to produce a particular effect.
unit	8.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {unit's place}. the digit or position immediately to the left of the decimal point.
unit	9.
	syl	u:nit
	pron	<1ju:nit>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having or relating to a value of one.
	exam	1	a unit vector.
Unit	0.
	syl	Unit.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Unitarian.
unitarian	1.
	syl	u:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a supporter of unity or centralization.
unitarian	2.
	syl	u:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to unity or centralization.
unitarian	3.
	syl	u:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {unitary}.
Unitarian	1.
	syl	U:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a person who believes that God is one being and rejects the doctrine of the Trinity.
Unitarian	2.
	syl	U:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	an upholder of Unitarianism, esp. a member of the Church ({Unitarian Church}) that embodies this system of belief.
Unitarian	3.
	syl	U:ni+tar+i:an
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Unitarians or Unitarianism.
unitarianism	0.
	syl	u:ni+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any unitary system, esp. of government.
Unitarianism	0.
	syl	U:ni+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2ju:ni1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of Christian belief that maintains the unipersonality of God, rejects the Trinity and the divinity of Christ, and takes reason, conscience, and character as the criteria of belief and practice.
unitary	1.
	syl	u:ni+tar:y
	pron	<1ju:nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a unit or units.
unitary	2.
	syl	u:ni+tar:y
	pron	<1ju:nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	based on or characterized by unity.
unitary	3.
	syl	u:ni+tar:y
	pron	<1ju:nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	individual; whole.
unitary	4.
	syl	u:ni+tar:y
	pron	<1ju:nit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a system of government in which all governing authority is held by the central government. Compare {federal}.
unitary matrix	0.
	syl	u:ni+tar:y ma+trix
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a square matrix that is the inverse of its Hermitian conjugate.
unit cell	0.
	syl	u:nit cell
	pos	n.
	qual	Crystallog.
	def	the smallest group of atoms, ions, or molecules that is characteristic of a particular crystal lattice.
unit character	0.
	syl	u:nit char+ac+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	a character inherited as a single unit and dependent on a single gene.
unite	ety	C15: from Late Latin *_un*_ire, from *_unus one
unite	H1.1.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<ju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become an integrated whole or a unity; combine.
unite	H1.2.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<ju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to join, unify or be unified in purpose, action, beliefs, etc.
unite	H1.3.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<ju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to enter or cause to enter into an association or alliance.
unite	H1.4.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<ju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to adhere or cause to adhere; fuse.
unite	H1.5.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<ju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to possess or display (qualities) in combination or at the same time.
	exam	1	he united charm with severity.
unite	H1.6.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<ju:1nIt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to join or become joined in marriage.
uniter	sub
	head	unite
	syl	u:1nit+er
	pos	n.
unite	ety	C17: from obsolete unite joined, alluding to the union of England and Scotland (1603)
unite	H2.0.
	syl	u:nite
	pron	<1ju:nIt>, <ju:1nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an English gold coin minted in the Stuart period, originally worth 20 shillings.
united	1.
	syl	u:nit+ed
	pron	<ju:1nItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced by two or more persons or things in combination or from their union or amalgamation.
	exam	1	a united effort.
united	2.
	syl	u:nit+ed
	pron	<ju:1nItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	in agreement.
united	3.
	syl	u:nit+ed
	pron	<ju:1nItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	in association or alliance.
unitedly	sub
	head	united
	syl	u:1nit+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unitedness	sub
	head	united
	syl	u:1nit+ed+ness
	pos	n.
United Arab Emirates	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Ar:ab E:mir+ates
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of seven emirates in SW Asia, on the Persian Gulf: consists of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm al Qaiwain, Ras el Khaimah, and Fujairah; a former British protectorate; became fully independ?!ent in 1971; consists mostly of flat desert, with mountains in the east; rich petroleum resources. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Currency: dirham. Capital: Abu Dhabi. Pop.: 220000 (1975 UN est.). Area: 83600 sq. km (32300 sq. miles). Former name: {Trucial States}.
United Arab Republic	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Ar:ab Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the official name (1958-71) of {Egypt}.
United Arab States	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Ar:ab States
	pos	n.
	def	a federation (1958-61) between the United Arab Republic and Yemen.
United Church of Christ	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Church of Christ
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. Protestant denomination formed in 1957 from the Evangelical and Reformed Church and the Congregational Christian Church.
United Empire Loyalist	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Em+pire Loy+al+ist
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian history.
	def	any of the American colonists who settled in Canada during or after the War of American Independence because of loyalty to the British Crown. Abbrev.: {U.E.L}.
United Kingdom	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed King+dom
	pos	n.
	def	a kingdom of NW Europe, consisting chiefly of the island of Great Britain together with Northern Ireland. It became the {United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland} in 1922, after the rest of Ireland became autonomous as the Irish Free State. Primarily it is a trading nation, the chief exports being manufactured goods; joined the Common Market in January 1973. Languages: English, with Gaelic and Welsh minority languages. Religion: Christian. Currency: pound sterling. Capital: London. Pop.: 55521534 (1971). Area: 244014 sq. km (94214 sq. miles). See also {Great Britain}.
United Nations	1.
	syl	U:nit+ed Na+tions
	pos	n.
	usage	in World War II
	def	a coalition of 26 nations that signed a joint declaration in Jan. 1942, pledging their full resources to defeating the Axis powers.
United Nations	2.
	syl	U:nit+ed Na+tions
	pos	n.
	def	an international organization of independent states, with its headquarters in New York City, that was formed in 1945 to promote peace and international cooperation and security. Abbrev.: {UN}.
United Party	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Par+ty
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	the major opposition party, founded by General Smuts in 1934: the official Opposition in Parliament since 1948. See also {Nationalist Party, Progressive Party}.
United Provinces	1.
	syl	U:nit+ed Prov+inc:es
	pos	n.
	def	a Dutch republic (1581-1795) formed by the union of the seven northern provinces of the Netherlands, which were in revolt against their suzerain, Philip II of Spain.
United Provinces	2.
	syl	U:nit+ed Prov+inc:es
	pos	n.
	def	short for {United Provinces of Agra and Oudh}: the former name of {Uttar Pradesh}.
United Reformed Church	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed Re+formed Church
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a Protestant denomination formed from the union of the Presbyterian and Congregational churches in 1972.
United States of America	0.
	syl	U:nit+ed States of A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a federal republic in North America consisting of 50 states: colonized principally by the English and French in the 17th century, the native Indians being gradually displaced; 13 colonies under English rule made the Declaration of Independence in 1776 and became the United States after the War of American Independence. The northern states defeated the South in the Civil War (1861-65). It consists generally of the Rocky Mountains in the west, the Great Plains in the centre, the Appalachians in the east, deserts in the southwest, and coastal lowlands and swamps in the southeast. Language: predominantly English. Religion: Christian majority. Currency: dollar. Capital: Wash?!ington, D.C. Pop.: 216450000 (1977 est.). Area: 9363405 sq. km (3615210 sq. miles). Often shortened to: {United States}. Abbrevs.: {U.S., U.S.A}.
unit factor	0.
	syl	u:nit fac+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Genetics.
	def	the gene responsible for the inherit?!ance of a unit character.
unitive	1.
	syl	u:ni+tive
	pron	<1ju:nitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to unite or capable of uniting.
unitive	2.
	syl	u:ni+tive
	pron	<1ju:nitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by unity.
unitively	sub
	head	unitive
	syl	u:ni+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
unit magnetic pole	0.
	syl	u:nit mag+net+ic pole
	pos	n.
	def	the strength of a magnetic pole that will repel a similar pole 1 centimetre distant from it, in a vacuum, with a force of 1 dyne.
unit of account	0.
	syl	u:nit of ac+count
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a monetary denomination used for keeping accounts, making comparisons, etc., and not necessarily corresponding to any actual currency denomination. Also (esp. U.S.): {money of account}.
unit price	0.
	syl	u:nit price
	pos	n.
	def	a price for foodstuffs, etc., stated or shown as the cost per unit, as per pound, per kilogram, per dozen, etc.
unit process	0.
	syl	u:nit pro+cess
	pos	n.
	qual	Chemical engineering.
	def	any of a number of standard operations, such as filtration or distillation, that are widely used in various chemical industries.
unit trust	0.
	syl	u:nit trust
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an investment trust that issues units for public sale, the holders of which are creditors and not shareholders with their interests represented by a trust company independent of the issuing agency.
unity	ety	C13: from Old French unit*'e, from Latin *_unit*_as, from *_unus one
unities	infl
	head	unity
	syl	u:ni:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
unity	1.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being one; oneness.
unity	2.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, state, or quality of forming a whole from separate parts.
unity	3.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	something whole or complete that is composed of separate parts.
unity	4.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	mutual agreement; harmony or concord.
	exam	1	the participants were no longer in unity.
unity	5.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	uniform?!ity or constancy.
	exam	1	unity of purpose.
unity	6.a.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the number or numeral one.
unity	6.b.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity assuming the value of one.
	exam	1	the area of the triangle was regarded as unity.
unity	6.c.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the element of a set producing no change in a number following multiplication.
unity	7.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the elements in a work of art in accordance with a single overall design or purpose.
unity	8.
	syl	u:ni:ty
	pron	<1ju:niti>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the three principles of dramatic structure deriving from Aristotle's by which the action of a play should be limited to a single plot (unity of action), a single location (unity of place), and the events of a single day (unity of time).
unity of interest	0.
	syl	u:nity of in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	the equal interest in property held by joint tenants.
univ	1.
	syl	univ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	universal(ly).
univ	2.
	syl	univ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	university.
Univ	1.
	syl	Univ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Universalist.
Univ	2.
	syl	Univ.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	University.
univalent	1.
	syl	u:ni+va+lent
	pron	<2ju:ni1vAl*nt>, <ju:1niv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chromo?!some during meiosis
	def	not paired with its homologue.
univalent	2.
	syl	u:ni+va+lent
	pron	<2ju:ni1vAl*nt>, <ju:1niv*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another word for {monovalent}.
univalency	sub
	head	univalent
	syl	u:ni+1va+len+cy
	pos	n.
univalve	1.
	syl	u:ni+valve
	pron	<1ju:ni2v@lv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	relating to, desig?!nating, or possessing a mollusc shell that consists of a single piece (valve).
univalve	2.
	syl	u:ni+valve
	pron	<1ju:ni2v@lv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a gastropod mollusc or its shell.
universal	1.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or typical of the whole of mankind or of nature.
universal	2.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	common to, involving, or proceeding from all in a particular group.
universal	3.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	applicable to or affecting many individuals, conditions, or cases; general.
universal	4.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing or prevailing everywhere.
universal	5.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	applicable or occurring throughout or relating to the universe; cosmic.
	exam	1	a universal constant.
universal	6.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a language
	def	capable of being used and understood by all.
universal	7.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	embracing or versed in many fields of knowledge, activity, interest, etc.
universal	8.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Machinery.
	def	designed or adapted for a range of sizes, fittings, or uses.
universal	9.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of a proposition
	def	affirming or denying something about every member of a class of objects, as in Compare {{particular} (sense 6}).
universal	10.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	entire; whole.
universal	11.a.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a general term or concept or the type such a term signifies; a Platonic idea or Aristotelian form.
universal	11.b.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a metaphysical entity that remains constant throughout a series of changes or changing relations.
universal	12.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a universal proposition.
universal	13.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic common to every member of a particular culture or to every human being.
universal	14.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:sL>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {universal joint}.
universalness	sub
	head	universal
	syl	u:ni+1ver+sal+ness
	pos	n.
set	alt
	head	universal class
	or	universal class
	syl	set
	pos	n.
universal class	0.
	or	set
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal class
	pos	n.
	usage	in Boolean algebra
	def	the class containing all points and including all other classes.
universal donor	0.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal do+nor
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has blood of group O and whose blood may be safely transfused to persons with most other blood types.
universalism	1.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ism
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a universal feature or characteristic.
universalism	2.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ism
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {universality}.
Universalism	0.
	syl	U:ni+ver+sal+ism
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a system of religious beliefs maintaining that all men are predestined for salvation.
Universalist	sub
	head	Universalism
	syl	U:ni+1ver+sal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
universalist	1.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ist
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a wide range of interests, knowledge, activities, etc.
universalist	2.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ist
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*list>
	pos	adj.
	def	char?!acterized by universality.
universalistic	sub
	head	universalist
	syl	u:ni+2ver+sal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
universalities	infl
	head	universality
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
universality	0.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+i:ty
	pron	<2ju:nivR:1s@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being universal.
universalise	alt
	head	universalize
	or	universalize
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ise
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
universalize	0.
	or	universalise
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ize
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make universal.
universalization	sub
	head	universalize
	or	universalisation
	syl	u:ni+2ver+sal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
universalisation	sub
	head	universalize
	or	universalization
	syl	u:ni+2ver+sal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
coupling	alt
	head	universal joint
	or	universal joint
	syl	coup+ling
	pos	n.
universal joint	0.
	or	coupling
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal joint
	pos	n.
	def	a form of coupling between two rotating shafts allowing freedom of movement in all directions.
universally	0.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal+ly
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:s*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	everywhere or in every case; without exception.
	exam	1	this principle applies universally.
universal motor	0.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal mo+tor
	pos	n.
	def	an electric motor capable of working on either direct current or spingle-phase alternating current at approximately the same speed and output.
Universal Spirit	alt
	head	Universal Soul
	or	Universal Soul
	syl	U:ni+ver+sal Spir+it
	pos	n.
Universal Soul	0.
	or	Universal Spirit
	syl	U:ni+ver+sal Soul
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	Brahman in its aspect as the sacred syllable Om, the eternal and spiritual principle that permeates the universe.
universal time	0.
	syl	u:ni+ver+sal time
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Greenwich Mean Time}.
universe	ety	C16: from French univers, from Latin *_universum the whole world, from *_universus all together, from #7uni -#7+ vertere to turn
universe	1.
	syl	u:ni+verse
	pron	<1ju:ni2vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the aggregate of all existing matter, energy, and space.
universe	2.
	syl	u:ni+verse
	pron	<1ju:ni2vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	human beings collectively.
universe	3.
	syl	u:ni+verse
	pron	<1ju:ni2vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a province or sphere of thought or activity.
universe	4.
	syl	u:ni+verse
	pron	<1ju:ni2vR:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	another word for {{population} (sense 7}).
universe of discourse	0.
	syl	u:ni+verse of dis+course
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	the complete range of objects, events, attributes, relations, ideas, etc., that are expressed, assumed, or implied in a discussion.
university	ety	C14: from Old French universite, from Medieval Latin universit*_as group of scholars, from Late Latin: guild, society, body of men, from Latin: whole, totality, universe
universities	infl
	head	university
	syl	u:ni+ver+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
university	1.
	syl	u:ni+ver+si:ty
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	an institution of higher education having authority to award bachelors' and higher degrees, usually having research facilities.
university	2.
	syl	u:ni+ver+si:ty
	pron	<2ju:ni1vR:siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the buildings, members, staff, or campus of a university.
univocal	1.
	syl	u:ni+vo+cal
	pron	<2ju:ni1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unambiguous or unmistakable.
univocal	2.
	syl	u:ni+vo+cal
	pron	<2ju:ni1v*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or term that has only one meaning.
univocally	sub
	head	univocal
	syl	u:ni+1vo+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
unjust	0.
	syl	un+just
	pron	<^n1J^st>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with accepted standards of fairness or justice; unfair.
unjustly	sub
	head	unjust
	syl	un+1just+ly
	pos	adv.
unjustness	sub
	head	unjust
	syl	un+1just+ness
	pos	n.
unkempt	ety	Old English uncembed; from #7un -%1#7+ cembed, past participle of cemban to #7comb ; related to Old Saxon kembian, Old High German kemben to comb
unkempt	1.
	syl	un+kempt
	pron	<^n1kempt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hair
	def	uncombed; dishevelled.
unkempt	2.
	syl	un+kempt
	pron	<^n1kempt>
	pos	adj.
	def	ungroomed; slovenly.
	exam	1	unkempt appearance.
unkempt	3.
	syl	un+kempt
	pron	<^n1kempt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	crude or coarse.
unkemptly	sub
	head	unkempt
	syl	un+1kempt+ly
	pos	adv.
unkemptness	sub
	head	unkempt
	syl	un+1kempt+ness
	pos	n.
unkenned	0.
	syl	un+kenned
	pron	<^n1kend>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	unknown.
unkennel	0.
	syl	un+ken+nel
	pron	<^n1kenL>
	pos	vb.
	def	+ {nels, +nel+ling, +nelled} {+nels, +nel+ing, +neled}.
unkennel	1.
	syl	un+ken+nel
	pron	<^n1kenL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release from a kennel.
unkennel	2.
	syl	un+ken+nel
	pron	<^n1kenL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drive from a hole or lair.
unkennel	3.
	syl	un+ken+nel
	pron	<^n1kenL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to bring to light.
unkind	1.
	syl	un+kind
	pron	<^n1kInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking kindness; unsympathetic or cruel.
unkind	2.a.
	syl	un+kind
	pron	<^n1kInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of weather
	def	unpleasant.
unkind	2.b.
	syl	un+kind
	pron	<^n1kInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of soil
	def	hard to cultivate. &- {un+#!kind+ly}
unkindness	sub
	head	unkind
	syl	un+1kind+ness
	pos	n.
unknits	infl
	head	unknit
	syl	un+knits
	pos	vb.
unknitting	infl
	head	unknit
	syl	un+knit+ting
	pos	vb.
unknitted	infl
	head	unknit
	or	unknit
	syl	un+knit+ted
	pos	vb.
unknit	infl
	or	unknitted
	syl	un+knit.
	pos	vb.
unknit	1.
	syl	un+knit
	pron	<^n1nit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become undone, untied, or unravelled.
unknit	2.
	syl	un+knit
	pron	<^n1nit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to loosen, weaken, or destroy.
	exam	1	to unknit an alliance.
unknit	3.
	syl	un+knit
	pron	<^n1nit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to smooth out (a wrinkled brow).
unknowable	1.
	syl	un+know+a:ble
	pron	<^n1n*u*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being known or understood.
unknowable	2.a.
	syl	un+know+a:ble
	pron	<^n1n*u*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	beyond human understanding.
unknowable	2.b.
	syl	un+know+a:ble
	pron	<^n1n*u*bL>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the unknowable.
unknowableness	sub
	head	unknowable
	or	unknowability
	syl	un+1know+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unknowability	sub
	head	unknowable
	or	unknowableness
	syl	un+2know+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unknowably	sub
	head	unknowable
	syl	un+1know+a:bly
	pos	adv.
the	infl
	head	Unknowable
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Unknowable	0.
	syl	Un+know+a:ble
	pron	<^n1n*u*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the ultimate reality that underlies all phenomena but cannot be known.
unknowing	1.
	syl	un+know+ing
	pron	<^n1n*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not knowing; ignorant.
unknowing	2.
	syl	un+know+ing
	pron	<^n1n*uiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of
	def	without knowledge or unaware (of).
unknowingly	sub
	head	unknowing
	syl	un+1know+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unknown	1.
	syl	un+known
	pron	<^n1n*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	not known, understood, or recognized.
unknown	2.
	syl	un+known
	pron	<^n1n*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	not established, identified, or discovered.
	exam	1	an unknown island.
unknown	3.
	syl	un+known
	pron	<^n1n*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	not famous; undistinguished.
	exam	1	some unknown artist.
unknown	4.
	syl	un+known
	pron	<^n1n*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an unknown person, quantity, or thing.
unknown	5.
	syl	un+known
	pron	<^n1n*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a variable whose values are solutions of a conditional equation.
unknown quantity	6.
	head	unknown
	syl	unknown quantity.
	def	a person or thing whose action, effect, etc., is unknown or unpredictable.
unknownness	sub
	head	unknown
	syl	un+1known+ness
	pos	n.
Warrior	alt
	head	Unknown Soldier
	or	Unknown Soldier
	syl	War+ri+or
	pos	n.
Unknown Soldier	0.
	or	Warrior
	syl	Un+known Sol+dier
	pos	n.
	usage	in various countries
	def	an unidentified soldier who has died in battle and for whom a tomb is established as a memorial to other unidentified dead of the nation's armed forces.
unlace	1.
	syl	un+lace
	pron	<^n1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to loosen or undo the lacing of (shoes, etc.).
unlace	2.
	syl	un+lace
	pron	<^n1lAs>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten or remove garments, etc., of (oneself or another) by or as if by undoing lacing. |&950|
unlade	0.
	syl	un+lade
	pron	<^n1lAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {unload}.
unlash	0.
	syl	un+lash
	pron	<^n1l@S>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to untie or unfasten.
unlatch	0.
	syl	un+latch
	pron	<^n1l@C>
	pos	vb.
	def	to open or unfasten or come open or unfastened by the lifting or release of a latch.
unlawful	1.
	syl	un+law+ful
	pron	<^n1lc:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	illegal.
unlawful	2.
	syl	un+law+ful
	pron	<^n1lc:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	illicit; immoral.
	exam	1	unlawful love.
unlawful	3.
	syl	un+law+ful
	pron	<^n1lc:ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic word for {illegitimate}.
unlawfully	sub
	head	unlawful
	syl	un+1law+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
unlawfulness	sub
	head	unlawful
	syl	un+1law+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unlawful assembly	0.
	syl	un+law+ful as+sem+bly
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a meeting of three or more people with the intent of carrying out any unlawful purpose.
unlays	infl
	head	unlay
	syl	un+lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unlaying	infl
	head	unlay
	syl	un+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unlaid	infl
	head	unlay
	syl	un+laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unlay	0.
	syl	un+lay
	pron	<^n1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to untwist (a rope or cable) to separate its strands.
unlead	1.
	syl	un+lead
	pron	<^n1led>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip off lead.
unlead	2.
	syl	un+lead
	pron	<^n1led>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to remove the leads or spaces from between (lines of type).
unleaded	1.
	syl	un+lead+ed
	pron	<^n1ledid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not covered or weighted with lead.
unleaded	2.
	syl	un+lead+ed
	pron	<^n1ledid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Printing. of lines of type, etc.
	def	not spaced or separated with leads; solid.
unlearns	infl
	head	unlearn
	syl	un+learns
	pron	<-1lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
unlearning	infl
	head	unlearn
	syl	un+learn+ing
	pron	<-1lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
unlearnt	infl
	head	unlearn
	or	unlearned
	syl	un+learnt
	pron	<-1lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
unlearned	infl
	head	unlearn
	or	unlearnt
	syl	un+learned
	pron	<-1lR:nd>
	pos	vb.
unlearn	0.
	syl	un+learn
	pron	<^n1lR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to try to forget (something learnt) or to discard (accumulated knowledge).
unlearned	0.
	syl	un+learn+ed
	pron	<^n1lR:nid>
	pos	adj.
	def	ignorant or untaught.
unlearnedly	sub
	head	unlearned
	syl	un+1learn+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unlearned	alt
	head	unlearnt
	or	unlearnt
	syl	un+learned
	pron	<^n1lR:nd>
	pos	adj.
unlearnt	1.
	or	unlearned
	syl	un+learnt
	pron	<^n1lR:nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	known without being consciously learnt.
unlearnt	2.
	or	unlearned
	syl	un+learnt
	pron	<^n1lR:nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not learnt or taken notice of.
	exam	1	unlearnt lessons.
unleash	1.
	syl	un+leash
	pron	<^n1lES>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from or as if from a leash.
unleash	2.
	syl	un+leash
	pron	<^n1lES>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from restraint or control.
unleavened	0.
	syl	un+leav+ened
	pron	<^n1lev*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bread, biscuits, etc.
	def	made from a dough containing no yeast or leavening.
unless	ety	C14: onlesse, from on #7on+ lesse #7less ; compare French *`a moins que, literally: at less than
unless	1.
	syl	un+less
	pron	<^n1les>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	except under the circumstances that; except on the condition that.
	exam	1	they'll sell it unless he hears otherwise.
unless	2.
	syl	un+less
	pron	<^n1les>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Rare.
	def	except.
unlettered	1.
	syl	un+let+tered
	pron	<^n1let*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	uneducated; illiterate.
unlettered	2.
	syl	un+let+tered
	pron	<^n1let*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not marked with letters.
	exam	1	an unlettered tombstone.
unlicensed	1.
	syl	un+li+censed
	pron	<^n1lIs*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no licence.
	exam	1	an unli?!censed restaurant.
unlicensed	2.
	syl	un+li+censed
	pron	<^n1lIs*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	without permission; unauthorized.
unlicensed	3.
	syl	un+li+censed
	pron	<^n1lIs*nst>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained or lawless.
unlike	1.
	syl	un+like
	pron	<^n1lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	not alike; dissimilar or unequal; different.
unlike	2.
	syl	un+like
	pron	<^n1lIk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	unlikely.
unlike	3.
	syl	un+like
	pron	<^n1lIk>
	pos	prep.
	def	not like; not typical of.
	exam	1	unlike his father he lacks intelligence.
unlikeness	sub
	head	unlike
	syl	un+1like+ness
	pos	n.
unlikely	0.
	syl	un+like+ly
	pron	<^n1lIkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not likely; improbable.
unlikeliness	sub
	head	unlikely
	or	unlikelihood
	syl	un+1like+li+ness
	pos	n.
unlikelihood	sub
	head	unlikely
	or	unlikeliness
	syl	un+1like+li+hood
	pos	n.
unlimber	1.
	syl	un+lim+ber
	pron	<^n1limb*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disengage (a gun) from its limber.
unlimber	2.
	syl	un+lim+ber
	pron	<^n1limb*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to prepare (something) for use.
unlimited	1.
	syl	un+lim+it+ed
	pron	<^n1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without limits or bounds.
	exam	1	unlimited knowledge.
unlimited	2.
	syl	un+lim+it+ed
	pron	<^n1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not restricted, limited, or qualified.
	exam	1	unlimited power.
unlimited	3.a.
	syl	un+lim+it+ed
	pron	<^n1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of liability
	def	not restricted to any unpaid portion of nominal capital invested in a business.
unlimited	3.b.
	syl	un+lim+it+ed
	pron	<^n1limitid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a business enterprise
	def	having owners with such unlimited liability.
unlimitedly	sub
	head	unlimited
	syl	un+1lim+it+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unlimitedness	sub
	head	unlimited
	syl	un+1lim+it+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unlisted	1.
	syl	un+list+ed
	pron	<^n1listid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not entered on a list.
unlisted	2.
	syl	un+list+ed
	pron	<^n1listid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of a telephone number or telephone subscriber
	def	not listed in a telephone directory. Brit. term {ex-directory}.
unlisted	3.
	syl	un+list+ed
	pron	<^n1listid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of securities
	def	not quoted on a stock exchange.
unlive	0.
	syl	un+live
	pron	<^n1liv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to live so as to nullify, undo, or live down (past events or times).
unload	1.
	syl	un+load
	pron	<^n1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove a load or cargo from (a ship, lorry, etc.).
unload	2.
	syl	un+load
	pron	<^n1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (cargo, freight, etc.).
unload	3.
	syl	un+load
	pron	<^n1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to relieve of a burden or troubles.
unload	4.
	syl	un+load
	pron	<^n1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give vent to (anxiety, troubles, etc.).
unload	5.
	syl	un+load
	pron	<^n1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of or dispose of, esp. surplus goods.
unload	6.
	syl	un+load
	pron	<^n1l*ud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the charge of ammunition from (a firearm).
unloader	sub
	head	unload
	syl	un+1load+er
	pos	n.
unlock	1.
	syl	un+lock
	pron	<^n1lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten (a lock, door, etc.).
unlock	2.
	syl	un+lock
	pron	<^n1lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open, release, or let loose.
unlock	3.
	syl	un+lock
	pron	<^n1lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disclose or provide the key to.
	exam	1	unlock a puzzle.
unlock	4.
	syl	un+lock
	pron	<^n1lok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become unlocked.
unlockable	sub
	head	unlock
	syl	un+1lock+a:ble
	pos	adj.
unlooked-for	0.
	syl	un:looked-for
	pos	adj.
	def	unexpected; unforeseen.
unloosen	alt
	head	unloose
	or	unloose
	syl	un+loos+en
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unloose	1.
	or	unloosen
	syl	un+loose
	pron	<^n1lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set free; release.
unloose	2.
	or	unloosen
	syl	un+loose
	pron	<^n1lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to loosen or relax (a hold, grip, etc.).
unloose	3.
	or	unloosen
	syl	un+loose
	pron	<^n1lu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten or untie.
unlovely	1.
	syl	un+love+ly
	pron	<^n1l^vli>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant in appearance.
unlovely	2.
	syl	un+love+ly
	pron	<^n1l^vli>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant in character.
unloveliness	sub
	head	unlovely
	syl	un+1love+li+ness
	pos	n.
unlucky	1.
	syl	un+luck:y
	pron	<^n1l^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by misfortune or failure.
	exam	1	an unlucky person;
	exam	2	an unlucky chance.
unlucky	2.
	syl	un+luck:y
	pron	<^n1l^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	ill-omened; inauspicious.
	exam	1	an unlucky date.
unlucky	3.
	syl	un+luck:y
	pron	<^n1l^ki>
	pos	adj.
	def	regrettable; disappointing.
unlucky	4.
	syl	un+luck:y
	pron	<^n1l^ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	causing trouble; mischievous.
unluckily	sub
	head	unlucky
	syl	un+1luck:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unluckiness	sub
	head	unlucky
	syl	un+1luck:i+ness
	pos	n.
unmade	1.
	syl	un+made
	pron	<^n1mAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {unmake}.
unmade	2.
	syl	un+made
	pron	<^n1mAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet made.
unmade	3.
	syl	un+made
	pron	<^n1mAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	existing without having been made or created.
unmade	4.
	syl	un+made
	pron	<^n1mAd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Falconry.
	def	another word for {unmanned} (sense 4).
unmakes	infl
	head	unmake
	syl	un+makes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unmaking	infl
	head	unmake
	syl	un+mak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unmade	infl
	head	unmake
	syl	un+made.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unmake	1.
	syl	un+make
	pron	<^n1mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undo or destroy.
unmake	2.
	syl	un+make
	pron	<^n1mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depose from office, rank, or authority.
unmake	3.
	syl	un+make
	pron	<^n1mAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter the nature of.
unmaker	sub
	head	unmake
	syl	un+1mak+er
	pos	n.
unmans	infl
	head	unman
	syl	un+mans
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unmanning	infl
	head	unman
	syl	un+man+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unmanned	infl
	head	unman
	syl	un+manned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unman	1.
	syl	un+man
	pron	<^n1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to lose courage or nerve.
unman	2.
	syl	un+man
	pron	<^n1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make effeminate.
unman	3.
	syl	un+man
	pron	<^n1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the men from.
unman	4.
	syl	un+man
	pron	<^n1m@n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to deprive of human qualities.
unmanly	1.
	syl	un+man+ly
	pron	<^n1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not masculine or virile.
unmanly	2.
	syl	un+man+ly
	pron	<^n1m@nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	ig?!noble, cowardly, or dishonourable.
unmanly	3.
	syl	un+man+ly
	pron	<^n1m@nli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in an unmanly manner.
unmanliness	sub
	head	unmanly
	syl	un+1man+li+ness
	pos	n.
unmanned	1.
	syl	un+manned
	pron	<^n1m@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking personnel or crew.
	exam	1	an unmanned ship.
unmanned	2.
	syl	un+manned
	pron	<^n1m@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of aircraft, spacecraft, etc.
	def	operated by automatic or remote control.
unmanned	3.
	syl	un+manned
	pron	<^n1m@nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninhabited.
unmanned	4.
	syl	un+manned
	pron	<^n1m@nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Falconry. of a hawk or falcon
	def	not yet trained to accept humans.
unmannered	1.
	syl	un+man+nered
	pron	<^n1m@n*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	without good manners; coarse; rude.
unmannered	2.
	syl	un+man+nered
	pron	<^n1m@n*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not affected; without mannerisms.
unmannerly	1.
	syl	un+man+ner+ly
	pron	<^n1m@n*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking manners; discourteous.
unmannerly	2.
	syl	un+man+ner+ly
	pron	<^n1m@n*li>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	rudely; discourteously.
unmannerliness	sub
	head	unmannerly
	syl	un+1man+ner+li+ness
	pos	n.
unmarked	1.
	syl	un+marked
	pron	<^n1ma:kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not carrying a mark or marks.
unmarked	2.
	syl	un+marked
	pron	<^n1ma:kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not noticed or observed.
unmask	1.
	syl	un+mask
	pron	<^n1ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (the mask or disguise) from (someone or oneself).
unmask	2.
	syl	un+mask
	pron	<^n1ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to appear or cause to appear in true character.
unmask	3.
	syl	un+mask
	pron	<^n1ma:sk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Military.
	def	to make evident the presence of (weapons), either by firing or by the removal of camouflage, etc.
unmasker	sub
	head	unmask
	syl	un+1mask+er
	pos	n.
unmeaning	1.
	syl	un+mean+ing
	pron	<^n1mEniG>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no meaning.
unmeaning	2.
	syl	un+mean+ing
	pron	<^n1mEniG>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing no intelligence; vacant.
	exam	1	an unmeaning face.
unmeaningly	sub
	head	unmeaning
	syl	un+1mean+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unmeaningness	sub
	head	unmeaning
	syl	un+1mean+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unmeant	0.
	syl	un+meant
	pron	<^n1ment>
	pos	adj.
	def	unintentional; accidental.
unmeasured	1.
	syl	un+meas+ured
	pron	<^n1meZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	measureless; limitless.
unmeasured	2.
	syl	un+meas+ured
	pron	<^n1meZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained; unlimited or lavish.
unmeasured	3.
	syl	un+meas+ured
	pron	<^n1meZ*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	without bar lines and hence without a fixed pulse.
unmeasurable	sub
	head	unmeasured
	syl	un+1meas+ur+a:ble
	pos	adj.
unmeasurableness	sub
	head	unmeasured
	syl	un+1meas+ur+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unmeasurably	sub
	head	unmeasured
	syl	un+1meas+ur+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unmeasuredly	sub
	head	unmeasured
	syl	un+?!1meas+ured+ly
	pos	adv.
unmeet	0.
	syl	un+meet
	pron	<^n1mEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary or archaic.
	def	not meet; unsuitable.
unmeetly	sub
	head	unmeet
	syl	un+1meet+ly
	pos	adv.
unmeetness	sub
	head	unmeet
	syl	un+1meet+ness
	pos	n.
unmentionable	0.a.
	syl	un+men+tion+a:ble
	pron	<^n1menS*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsuitable or forbidden as a topic of conversation.
unmentionable	0.b.
	syl	un+men+tion+a:ble
	pron	<^n1menS*n*bL>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the unmentionable.
unmentionableness	sub
	head	unmentionable
	syl	un+1men+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unmentionably	sub
	head	unmentionable
	syl	un+1men+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unmentionables	0.
	syl	un+men+tion+a:bles
	pron	<^n1menS*n*bLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly humorous.
	def	underwear.
unmerciful	1.
	syl	un+mer+ci+ful
	pron	<^n1mR:siful>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing no mercy; re?!lent?!less.
unmerciful	2.
	syl	un+mer+ci+ful
	pron	<^n1mR:siful>
	pos	adj.
	def	extreme or excessive.
unmercifully	sub
	head	unmerciful
	syl	un+1mer+ci+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
unmercifulness	sub
	head	unmerciful
	syl	un+1mer+ci+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unmindful	0.
	syl	un+mind+ful
	pron	<^n1mIndful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive and foll. by of
	def	careless, heedless, or forgetful.
unmindfully	sub
	head	unmindful
	syl	un+1mind+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
unmindfulness	sub
	head	unmindful
	syl	un+1mind+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unmistakeable	alt
	head	unmistakable
	or	unmistakable
	syl	un+mis+take+a:ble
	pron	<2^nmis1tAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
unmistakable	0.
	or	unmistakeable
	syl	un+mis+tak+a:ble
	pron	<2^nmis1tAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mistakable; clear, obvious, or unambiguous.
unmistakableness	sub
	head	unmistakable
	or	unmistakeableness
	syl	un+mis+1tak+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unmistakeableness	sub
	head	unmistakable
	or	unmistakableness
	syl	un+mis+1take+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unmistakably	sub
	head	unmistakable
	or	unmistakeably
	syl	un+mis+1tak+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unmistakeably	sub
	head	unmistakable
	or	unmistakably
	syl	un+mis+1take+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unmitigated	1.
	syl	un+mit:i+gat+ed
	pron	<^n1miti2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not diminished in intensity, severity, etc.
unmitigatedly	sub
	head	unmitigated
	syl	un+1mit:i+2gat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unmoor	1.
	syl	un+moor
	pron	<^n1mu*>, <-1mc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to weigh the anchor or drop the mooring of (a vessel).
unmoor	2.
	syl	un+moor
	pron	<^n1mu*>, <-1mc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to reduce the mooring of (a vessel) to one anchor.
unmoral	1.
	syl	un+mor+al
	pron	<^n1mor*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	outside morality; amoral.
unmorality	sub
	head	unmoral
	syl	un+mo+ral+i:ty
	pron	<2^nm*1r@liti>
	pos	n.
unmorally	sub
	head	unmoral
	syl	un+1mor+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unmurmuring	0.
	syl	un+mur+mur+ing
	pron	<^n1mR:m*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not complaining.
unmusical	1.
	syl	un+mu+si+cal
	pron	<^n1mju:zikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not musical or harmonious.
unmusical	2.
	syl	un+mu+si+cal
	pron	<^n1mju:zikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not talented in or appreciative of music.
unmusically	sub
	head	unmusical
	syl	un+1mu+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
unmusicalness	sub
	head	unmusical
	syl	un+1mu+si+cal+ness
	pos	n.
unmuzzle	1.
	syl	un+muz+zle
	pron	<^n1m^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take the muzzle off (a dog, etc.).
unmuzzle	2.
	syl	un+muz+zle
	pron	<^n1m^zL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from control or censorship.
unnamed	1.
	syl	un+named
	pron	<^n1nAmd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no name.
unnamed	2.
	syl	un+named
	pron	<^n1nAmd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mentioned by name.
	exam	1	the culprit shall remain unnamed.
unnatural	1.
	syl	un+nat:u+ral
	pron	<^n1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary to nature; abnormal.
unnatural	2.
	syl	un+nat:u+ral
	pron	<^n1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in accordance with accepted standards of behaviour or right and wrong.
	exam	1	unnatural love.
unnatural	3.
	syl	un+nat:u+ral
	pron	<^n1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	uncanny; supernatural.
	exam	1	unnatural phenomena.
unnatural	4.
	syl	un+nat:u+ral
	pron	<^n1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected or forced.
	exam	1	an unnatural manner.
unnatural	5.
	syl	un+nat:u+ral
	pron	<^n1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	inhuman or monstrous; wicked.
	exam	1	an unnatural crime.
unnatural	6.
	syl	un+nat:u+ral
	pron	<^n1n@C*r*l>, <-1n@Cr*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	illegitimate.
unnaturally	sub
	head	unnatural
	syl	un+1nat:u+ral+ly
	pos	adv.
unnaturalness	sub
	head	unnatural
	syl	un+1nat:u+ral+ness
	pos	n.
unnecessary	0.
	syl	un+nec+es+sar:y
	pron	<^n1nesis*ri>, <-isri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not necessary.
unnecessarily	sub
	head	unnecessary
	syl	un+1nec+es+sar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unnecessariness	sub
	head	unnecessary
	syl	un+1nec+es+sar:i+ness
	pos	n.
unnerve	0.
	syl	un+nerve
	pron	<^n1nR:v>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to lose courage, strength, confidence, self-control, etc.
unnumbered	1.
	syl	un+num+bered
	pron	<^n1n^mb*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	countless; innumerable.
unnumbered	2.
	syl	un+num+bered
	pron	<^n1n^mb*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not counted or assigned a number.
UNO	0.
	syl	U.N.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Nations Organization.
unoccupied	1.
	syl	un+oc+cu+pied
	pron	<^n1okju2pId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building
	def	without occupants.
unoccupied	2.
	syl	un+oc+cu+pied
	pron	<^n1okju2pId>
	pos	adj.
	def	unemployed or idle.
unoccupied	3.
	syl	un+oc+cu+pied
	pron	<^n1okju2pId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an area or country
	def	not overrun by foreign troops.
unofficial	1.
	syl	un+of+fi+cial
	pron	<2^n*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not official or formal.
	exam	1	an unofficial engagement.
unofficial	2.
	syl	un+of+fi+cial
	pron	<2^n*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not confirmed officially.
	exam	1	an unofficial report.
unofficial	3.
	syl	un+of+fi+cial
	pron	<2^n*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a strike
	def	not approved by the strikers' trade union.
unofficial	4.
	syl	un+of+fi+cial
	pron	<2^n*1fiS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a medicinal drug
	def	not listed in a pharmacopoeia.
unofficially	sub
	head	unofficial
	syl	un+of+1fi+cial+ly
	pos	adv.
unorganised	alt
	head	unorganized
	or	unorganized
	syl	un+or+gan+ised
	pron	<^n1c:g*2nIzd>
	pos	adj.
unorganized	1.
	or	unorganised
	syl	un+or+gan+ized
	pron	<^n1c:g*2nIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not arranged into an organized system, structure, or unity.
unorganized	2.
	or	unorganised
	syl	un+or+gan+ized
	pron	<^n1c:g*2nIzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of workers
	def	not unionized.
unorganized	3.
	or	unorganised
	syl	un+or+gan+ized
	pron	<^n1c:g*2nIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	nonliving; inorganic.
unorthodox	0.
	syl	un+or:tho+dox
	pron	<^n1c:T*2doks>
	pos	adj.
	def	not conventional in belief, behaviour, custom, etc.
unorthodoxly	sub
	head	unorthodox
	syl	un+1or:tho+2dox+ly
	pos	adv.
unpack	1.
	syl	un+pack
	pron	<^n1p@k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the packed contents of (a case, trunk, etc.).
unpack	2.
	syl	un+pack
	pron	<^n1p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take (something) out of a packed container.
unpack	3.
	syl	un+pack
	pron	<^n1p@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a pack from; unload.
	exam	1	to unpack a mule.
unpacker	sub
	head	unpack
	syl	un+1pack+er
	pos	n.
unpaged	0.
	syl	un+paged
	pron	<^n1pAJd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	having no page numbers.
unpaid	1.
	syl	un+paid
	pron	<^n1pAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a bill, debt, etc.
	def	not yet paid.
unpaid	2.
	syl	un+paid
	pron	<^n1pAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	working without pay.
unpaid	3.
	syl	un+paid
	pron	<^n1pAd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having wages outstanding.
unparalleled	0.
	syl	un+par+al+leled
	pron	<^n1p@r*2leld>
	pos	adj.
	def	unmatched; unequalled.
unparliamentary	0.
	syl	un+par+lia+men+ta+ry
	pron	<2^npa:l*1ment*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	not consistent with parliamentary procedure or practice.
unparliamentarily	sub
	head	unparliamentary
	syl	un+par+lia+1men+tar:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unparliamentariness	sub
	head	unparliamentary
	syl	un+par+lia+1men+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
unpegs	infl
	head	unpeg
	syl	un+pegs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unpegging	infl
	head	unpeg
	syl	un+peg+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unpegged	infl
	head	unpeg
	syl	un+pegged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unpeg	1.
	syl	un+peg
	pron	<^n1peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the peg or pegs from, esp. to unfasten.
unpeg	2.
	syl	un+peg
	pron	<^n1peg>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to allow (prices, wages, etc.) to rise and fall freely.
unpeople	0.
	syl	un+peo+ple
	pron	<^n1pEpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to empty of people.
unperforated	0.
	syl	un+per+fo+rat+ed
	pron	<^n1pR:f*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a stamp
	def	not provided with perforations.
unperson	0.
	syl	un+per+son
	pron	<1^npR:sN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person whose existence is officially denied or ignored.
unpick	1.
	syl	un+pick
	pron	<^n1pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undo (the stitches) of (a piece of sewing).
unpick	2.
	syl	un+pick
	pron	<^n1pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unravel or undo (a garment, etc.).
unpick	3.
	syl	un+pick
	pron	<^n1pik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to open (a door, lock, etc.) by picking.
unpins	infl
	head	unpin
	syl	un+pins
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unpinning	infl
	head	unpin
	syl	un+pin+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unpinned	infl
	head	unpin
	syl	un+pinned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unpin	1.
	syl	un+pin
	pron	<^n1pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a pin or pins from.
unpin	2.
	syl	un+pin
	pron	<^n1pin>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten by removing pins.
unplaced	1.
	syl	un+placed
	pron	<^n1plAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	not given or put in a particular place.
unplaced	2.
	syl	un+placed
	pron	<^n1plAst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Horse racing.
	def	not in the first three (sometimes four) runners in a race.
unpleasant	0.
	syl	un+pleas+ant
	pron	<^n1plezNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not pleasant or agreeable.
unpleasantly	sub
	head	unpleasant
	syl	un+1pleas+ant+ly
	pos	adv.
unpleasantness	1.
	syl	un+pleas+ant+ness
	pron	<^n1plez*ntnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being unpleasant.
unpleasantness	2.
	syl	un+pleas+ant+ness
	pron	<^n1plez*ntnis>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant event, situation, etc.
unpleasantness	3.
	syl	un+pleas+ant+ness
	pron	<^n1plez*ntnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a disagreement or quarrel.
unplugs	infl
	head	unplug
	syl	un+plugs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unplugging	infl
	head	unplug
	syl	un+plug+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unplugged	infl
	head	unplug
	syl	un+plugged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unplug	1.
	syl	un+plug
	pron	<^n1pl^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disconnect (an electrical appliance) by taking the plug out of the socket.
unplug	2.
	syl	un+plug
	pron	<^n1pl^g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove a plug or obstruction from.
unplumbed	1.
	syl	un+plumbed
	pron	<^n1pl^md>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfathomed; unsounded.
unplumbed	2.
	syl	un+plumbed
	pron	<^n1pl^md>
	pos	adj.
	def	not understood in depth.
unplumbed	3.
	syl	un+plumbed
	pron	<^n1pl^md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a building
	def	having no plumbing.
unpolitic	0.
	syl	un+pol:i+tic
	pron	<^n1politik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {impolitic}.
unpolled	1.
	syl	un+polled
	pron	<^n1p*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not included in an opinion poll.
unpolled	2.
	syl	un+polled
	pron	<^n1p*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having voted.
unpolled	3.
	syl	un+polled
	pron	<^n1p*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	not registered for an election.
	exam	1	unpolled votes.
unpolled	4.
	syl	un+polled
	pron	<^n1p*uld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	uncut or unshorn.
unpopular	0.
	syl	un+pop:u+lar
	pron	<^n1popjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not popular with an individual or group of people.
unpopularity	sub
	head	unpopular
	syl	un+pop:u+lar+i:ty
	pron	<^n2popju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
unpopularly	sub
	head	unpopular
	syl	un+1pop:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
unpractical	0.
	syl	un+prac+ti+cal
	pron	<^n1pr@ktikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {impractical}.
unpracticality	sub
	head	unpractical
	or	unpracticalness
	syl	un+2prac+ti+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
unpracticalness	sub
	head	unpractical
	or	unpracticality
	syl	un+1prac+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
unpractically	sub
	head	unpractical
	syl	un+1prac+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
unpracticed	alt
	head	unpractised
	or	unpractised
	syl	un+prac+ticed
	pron	<^n1pr@ktist>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
unpractised	1.
	or	unpracticed
	syl	un+prac+tised
	pron	<^n1pr@ktist>
	pos	adj.
	def	without skill, training, or experience.
unpractised	2.
	or	unpracticed
	syl	un+prac+tised
	pron	<^n1pr@ktist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not used or done often or repeatedly.
unpractised	3.
	or	unpracticed
	syl	un+prac+tised
	pron	<^n1pr@ktist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet tested.
unprecedented	0.
	syl	un+prec+e:dent+ed
	pron	<^n1presi2dentid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no precedent; unparalleled.
unprecedentedly	sub
	head	unprecedented
	syl	un+1prec+e:2dent+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unpredictable	0.
	syl	un+pre+dict+a:ble
	pron	<2^npri1dikt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of being predicted; changeable.
unpredictability	sub
	head	unpredictable
	or	unpredictableness
	syl	un+pre+2dict+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unpredictableness	sub
	head	unpredictable
	or	unpredictability
	syl	un+pre+1dict+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unpredictably	sub
	head	unpredictable
	syl	un+pre+1dict+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unprejudiced	0.
	syl	un+prej:u+diced
	pron	<^n1preJudist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not prejudiced or biased; impartial.
unprejudicedly	sub
	head	unprejudiced
	syl	un+1prej:u+diced+ly
	pos	adv.
unpremeditated	0.
	syl	un+pre+med:i+tat+ed
	pron	<2^npri1medi2tAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not planned beforehand; spontaneous.
unpremeditatedly	sub
	head	unpremeditated
	syl	un+pre+1med:i+2tat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unpremeditation	sub
	head	unpremeditated
	syl	un+pre+2med:i+1ta+tion
	pos	n.
unprepared	1.
	syl	un+pre+pared
	pron	<2^npri1pe*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having made inadequate preparations.
unprepared	2.
	syl	un+pre+pared
	pron	<2^npri1pe*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not made ready or prepared.
unprepared	3.
	syl	un+pre+pared
	pron	<2^npri1pe*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	done without preparation; extemporaneous.
unpreparedly	sub
	head	unprepared
	syl	un+pre+1par+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unpreparedness	sub
	head	unprepared
	syl	un+pre+1par+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unpriced	1.
	syl	un+priced
	pron	<^n1prIst>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no fixed or marked price.
unpriced	2.
	syl	un+priced
	pron	<^n1prIst>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	beyond price; priceless.
unprincipled	1.
	syl	un+prin+ci+pled
	pron	<^n1prinsipLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking moral principles; unscrupulous.
unprincipled	2.
	syl	un+prin+ci+pled
	pron	<^n1prinsipLd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	not versed in the principles of (a subject).
unprincipledness	sub
	head	unprincipled
	syl	un+1prin+ci+pled+ness
	pos	n.
unprintable	0.
	syl	un+print+a:ble
	pron	<^n1print*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unsuitable for printing for reasons of obscenity, libel, bad taste, etc.
unprintableness	sub
	head	unprintable
	syl	un+1print+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unprintably	sub
	head	unprintable
	syl	un+1print+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unproductive	1.
	syl	un+pro+duc+tive
	pron	<2^npr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	not productive of (anything).
unproductive	2.
	syl	un+pro+duc+tive
	pron	<2^npr*1d^ktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not producing goods and services with exchange value.
unproductively	sub
	head	unproductive
	syl	un+pro+1duc+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
unproductiveness	sub
	head	unproductive
	syl	un+pro+1duc+tive+ness
	pos	n.
unprofessional	1.
	syl	un+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2^npr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	contrary to the accepted code of conduct of a profession.
unprofessional	2.
	syl	un+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2^npr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	amateur.
unprofessional	3.
	syl	un+pro+fes+sion+al
	pron	<2^npr*1feS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not belonging to or having the required qualifications for a profession.
unprofessionally	sub
	head	unprofessional
	syl	un+pro+1fes+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unprofitable	1.
	syl	un+prof+it+a:ble
	pron	<^n1profit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not making a profit.
unprofitable	2.
	syl	un+prof+it+a:ble
	pron	<^n1profit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fruitful or beneficial.
unprofitability	sub
	head	unprofitable
	or	unprofitableness
	syl	un+2prof+it+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unprofitableness	sub
	head	unprofitable
	or	unprofitability
	syl	un+1prof+it+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unprofitably	sub
	head	unprofitable
	syl	un+1prof+it+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unprovided	1.
	syl	un+pro+vid+ed
	pron	<2^npr*1vIdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by with
	def	not provided or supplied.
unprovided	2.
	syl	un+pro+vid+ed
	pron	<2^npr*1vIdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by for
	def	not prepared or ready.
unprovided for	3.
	head	unprovided
	syl	unprovided for.
	usage	postpositive
	def	without income or means.
unprovidedly	sub
	head	unprovided
	syl	un+pro+1vid+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unqualified	1.
	syl	un+qual:i+fied
	pron	<^n1kwoli2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking the necessary qualifications.
unqualified	2.
	syl	un+qual:i+fied
	pron	<^n1kwoli2fId>
	pos	adj.
	def	not restricted or modified.
	exam	1	an unqualified criticism.
unqualifiable	sub
	head	unqualified
	syl	un+1qual:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
unqualifiedly	sub
	head	unqualified
	syl	un+1qual:i+2fied+ly
	pos	adv.
unqualifiedness	sub
	head	unqualified
	syl	un+1qual:i+2fied+ness
	pos	n.
unquestionable	1.
	syl	un+ques+tion+a:ble
	pron	<^n1kwesC*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	indubitable or indisputable.
unquestionable	2.
	syl	un+ques+tion+a:ble
	pron	<^n1kwesC*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not admitting of exception or qualification.
	exam	1	an unquestionable ruling.
unquestionability	sub
	head	unquestionable
	or	unquestionableness
	syl	un+2ques+tion+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unquestionableness	sub
	head	unquestionable
	or	unquestionability
	syl	un+1ques+tion+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unquestionably	sub
	head	unquestionable
	syl	un+1ques+tion+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unquestioned	1.
	syl	un+ques+tioned
	pron	<^n1kwesC*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	accepted without question.
unquestioned	2.
	syl	un+ques+tioned
	pron	<^n1kwesC*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not admitting of doubt or question.
	exam	1	unquestioned power.
unquestioned	3.
	syl	un+ques+tioned
	pron	<^n1kwesC*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not questioned or interrogated.
unquestioned	4.
	syl	un+ques+tioned
	pron	<^n1kwesC*nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	not examined or investigated.
unquiet	1.
	syl	un+qui+et
	pron	<^n1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	characterized by disorder, unrest, or tumult.
	exam	1	unquiet times.
unquiet	2.
	syl	un+qui+et
	pron	<^n1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	anxious; uneasy.
unquiet	3.
	syl	un+qui+et
	pron	<^n1kwI*t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly literary.; Archaic.
	def	noisy.
unquiet	4.
	syl	un+qui+et
	pron	<^n1kwI*t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	a state of unrest.
unquietly	sub
	head	unquiet
	syl	un+1qui+et+ly
	pos	adv.
unquietness	sub
	head	unquiet
	syl	un+1qui+et+ness
	pos	n.
unquote	1.
	syl	un+quote
	pron	<^n1kw*ut>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression used parenthetically to indicate that the preceding quotation is finished.
unquote	2.
	syl	un+quote
	pron	<^n1kw*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close (a quotation), esp. in printing.
unravels	infl
	head	unravel
	or	unravels
	syl	un+rav+els
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
unravelling	infl
	head	unravel
	or	unraveling
	syl	un+rav+el+ling
	pos	vb.
unravelled	infl
	head	unravel
	or	unraveled
	syl	un+rav+elled
	pos	vb.
unraveling	infl
	head	unravel
	or	unravelling
	syl	un+rav+el+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
unraveled	infl
	head	unravel
	or	unravelled
	syl	un+rav+eled.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
unravel	1.
	syl	un+rav+el
	pron	<^n1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reduce (something knitted or woven) to separate strands.
unravel	2.
	syl	un+rav+el
	pron	<^n1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to undo or untangle (something tangled or knotted).
unravel	3.
	syl	un+rav+el
	pron	<^n1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to explain or solve.
	exam	1	the mystery was unravelled.
unravel	4.
	syl	un+rav+el
	pron	<^n1r@vL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become unravelled.
unraveller	sub
	head	unravel
	syl	un+1rav+el+ler
	pos	n.
unravelment	sub
	head	unravel
	syl	un+1rav+el+ment
	pos	n.
unread	1.
	syl	un+read
	pron	<^n1red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book, newspaper, etc.
	def	not yet read.
unread	2.
	syl	un+read
	pron	<^n1red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	having read little.
unread	3.
	syl	un+read
	pron	<^n1red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by in
	def	not versed (in a specified field).
unreadable	1.
	syl	un+read+a:ble
	pron	<^n1rEd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	illegible; undecipherable.
unreadable	2.
	syl	un+read+a:ble
	pron	<^n1rEd*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	difficult or tedious to read.
unreadability	sub
	head	unreadable
	or	unreadableness
	syl	un+2read+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unreadableness	sub
	head	unreadable
	or	unreadability
	syl	un+1read+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unreadably	sub
	head	unreadable
	syl	un+1read+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unready	1.
	syl	un+read:y
	pron	<^n1redi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ready or prepared.
unready	2.
	syl	un+read:y
	pron	<^n1redi>
	pos	adj.
	def	slow or hesitant to see or act.
unready	3.
	syl	un+read:y
	pron	<^n1redi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	not dressed.
unreadily	sub
	head	unready
	syl	un+1read:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unreadiness	sub
	head	unready
	syl	un+1read:i+ness
	pos	n.
unreal	1.
	syl	un+re:al
	pron	<^n1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	imaginary or fanciful or seemingly so.
	exam	1	an unreal situation.
unreal	2.
	syl	un+re:al
	pron	<^n1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no actual existence or sub?!stance.
unreal	3.
	syl	un+re:al
	pron	<^n1ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	insincere or artificial.
unreally	sub
	head	unreal
	syl	un+1re+al+ly
	pos	adv.
unreality	1.
	syl	un+re+al+i:ty
	pron	<2^nri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being unreal, fanciful, or impractical.
unreality	2.
	syl	un+re+al+i:ty
	pron	<2^nri1@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is unreal.
unreason	1.
	syl	un+rea+son
	pron	<^n1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	irrationality or madness.
unreason	2.
	syl	un+rea+son
	pron	<^n1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	something that lacks or is contrary to reason.
unreason	3.
	syl	un+rea+son
	pron	<^n1rEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of order; chaos.
unreason	4.
	syl	un+rea+son
	pron	<^n1rEzN>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deprive of reason.
unreasonable	1.
	syl	un+rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<^n1rEzn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	immoderate; excessive.
	exam	1	unreasonable demands.
unreasonable	2.
	syl	un+rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<^n1rEzn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing to listen to reason.
unreasonable	3.
	syl	un+rea+son+a:ble
	pron	<^n1rEzn*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking reason or judgment.
unreasonableness	sub
	head	unreasonable
	syl	un+1rea+son+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unreasonably	sub
	head	unreasonable
	syl	un+1rea+son+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unreasonable behaviour	0.
	syl	un+rea+son+a:ble be+hav+iour
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	conduct by a spouse sufficient to cause the irretrievable breakdown of a marriage.
unreasoning	0.
	syl	un+rea+son+ing
	pron	<^n1rEz*niG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not controlled by reason; irrational.
unreasoningly	sub
	head	unreasoning
	syl	un+1rea+son+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unreckonable	0.
	syl	un+reck+on+a:ble
	pron	<^n1rek*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incalculable; unlimited.
unreconstructed	0.
	syl	un+re+con+struct+ed
	pron	<2^nrEk*ns1tr^ktid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	unwilling to accept social and economic change, as exemplified by those White Southerners who refused to accept the Reconstruction after the Civil War.
unreeves	infl
	head	unreeve
	syl	un+reeves
	pos	vb.
unreeving	infl
	head	unreeve
	syl	un+reev+ing
	pos	vb.
unrove	infl
	head	unreeve
	or	unreeved
	syl	un+rove
	pos	vb.
unreeved	infl
	head	unreeve
	or	unrove
	syl	un+reeved.
	pos	vb.
unreeve	0.
	syl	un+reeve
	pron	<^n1rEv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to withdraw (a rope) from a block, thimble, etc.
unrefined	1.
	syl	un+re+fined
	pron	<2^nri1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of substances such as petroleum, ores, and sugar
	def	not processed into a pure or usable form.
unrefined	2.
	syl	un+re+fined
	pron	<2^nri1fInd>
	pos	adj.
	def	coarse in manners or language.
unreflected	1.
	syl	un+re+flect+ed
	pron	<2^nri1flektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by on or upon
	def	not considered.
unreflected	2.
	syl	un+re+flect+ed
	pron	<2^nri1flektid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of light, particles, etc., incident on a surface
	def	not reflected, absorbed, or transmitted.
unreflective	0.
	syl	un+re+flec+tive
	pron	<2^nri1flektiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	not reflective or thoughtful; rash; unthinking.
unreflectively	sub
	head	unreflective
	syl	un+re+1flec+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
unregenerate	1.
	syl	un+re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<2^nri1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	unrepentant; unreformed.
unregenerate	2.
	syl	un+re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<2^nri1Jen*rit>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	obstinately adhering to one's own views.
unregenerate	3.
	syl	un+re+gen+er+ate
	pron	<2^nri1Jen*rit>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	an unregenerate person.
unregeneracy	sub
	head	unregenerate
	syl	un+re+1gen+er:a+cy
	pos	n.
unregenerately	sub
	head	unregenerate
	syl	un+re+1gen+er+ate+ly
	pos	adv.
unrelenting	1.
	syl	un+re+lent+ing
	pron	<2^nri1lentiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	refusing to relent or take pity; relentless; merciless.
unrelenting	2.
	syl	un+re+lent+ing
	pron	<2^nri1lentiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not diminishing in determination, speed, effort, force, etc.
unrelentingly	sub
	head	unrelenting
	syl	un+re+1lent+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unrelentingness	sub
	head	unrelenting
	syl	un+re+1lent+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unreligious	1.
	syl	un+re+li+gious
	pron	<2^nri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {irreligious}.
unreligious	2.
	syl	un+re+li+gious
	pron	<2^nri1liJ*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	secular.
unreligiously	sub
	head	unreligious
	syl	un+re+1li+gious+ly
	pos	adv.
unremitting	0.
	syl	un+re+mit+ting
	pron	<2^nri1mitiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	never slackening or stopping; unceasing; constant.
unremittingly	sub
	head	unremitting
	syl	un+re+1mit+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
unremittingness	sub
	head	unremitting
	syl	un+re+1mit+ting+ness
	pos	n.
unrepair	0.
	syl	un+re+pair
	pron	<2^nri1pe*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {disrepair}.
unrepaired	sub
	head	unrepair
	syl	un+re+1paired
	pos	adj.
unrequited	0.
	syl	un+re+quit+ed
	pron	<2^nri1kwItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of love, affection, etc.
	def	not reciprocated or returned.
unreserved	1.
	syl	un+re+served
	pron	<2^nri1zR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without reserve; having an open manner.
unreserved	2.
	syl	un+re+served
	pron	<2^nri1zR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without reservation.
unreserved	3.
	syl	un+re+served
	pron	<2^nri1zR:vd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not booked or bookable.
unreservedly	sub
	head	unreserved
	syl	un+re+serv+ed+ly
	pron	<2^nri1zR:vidli>
	pos	adv.
unreservedness	sub
	head	unreserved
	syl	un+re+1serv+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unrest	1.
	syl	un+rest
	pron	<^n1rest>
	pos	n.
	def	a troubled or rebellious state of discontent.
unrest	2.
	syl	un+rest
	pron	<^n1rest>
	pos	n.
	def	an uneasy or troubled state.
unrestrained	0.
	syl	un+re+strained
	pron	<2^nri1strAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not restrained or checked; free or natural.
unrestrainedly	sub
	head	unrestrained
	syl	un+re+strain+ed+ly
	pron	<2^nri1strAnidli>
	pos	adv.
unriddle	0.
	syl	un+rid+dle
	pron	<^n1ridL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to solve or puzzle out.
unriddler	sub
	head	unriddle
	syl	un+1rid+dler
	pos	n.
unrifled	0.
	syl	un+ri+fled
	pron	<^n1rIfLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a firearm or its bore
	def	not rifled; smoothbore.
unrigs	infl
	head	unrig
	syl	un+rigs
	pos	vb.
unrigging	infl
	head	unrig
	syl	un+rig+ging
	pos	vb.
unrigged	infl
	head	unrig
	syl	un+rigged.
	pos	vb.
unrig	1.
	syl	un+rig
	pron	<^n1rig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strip (a vessel) of standing and running rigging.
unrig	2.
	syl	un+rig
	pron	<^n1rig>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to undress (someone or oneself).
unrighteous	1.a.
	syl	un+right+eous
	pron	<^n1rIC*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	sinful; wicked.
unrighteous	1.b.
	syl	un+right+eous
	pron	<^n1rIC*s>
	pos	as; n.
	exam	1	the unrighteous.
unrighteous	2.
	syl	un+right+eous
	pron	<^n1rIC*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fair or right; unjust.
unrighteously	sub
	head	unrighteous
	syl	un+1right+eous+ly
	pos	adv.
unrighteousness	sub
	head	unrighteous
	syl	un+1right+eous+ness
	pos	n.
unrips	infl
	head	unrip
	syl	un+rips
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unripping	infl
	head	unrip
	syl	un+rip+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unripped	infl
	head	unrip
	syl	un+ripped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unrip	1.
	syl	un+rip
	pron	<^n1rip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rip open.
unrip	2.
	syl	un+rip
	pron	<^n1rip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to reveal; disclose.
unripened	alt
	head	unripe
	or	unripe
	syl	un+rip+ened
	pos	adj.
unripe	1.
	or	unripened
	syl	un+ripe
	pron	<^n1rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully matured.
unripe	2.
	or	unripened
	syl	un+ripe
	pron	<^n1rIp>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fully prepared or developed; not ready.
unripe	3.
	or	unripened
	syl	un+ripe
	pron	<^n1rIp>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	premature or untimely.
unripeness	sub
	head	unripe
	syl	un+1ripe+ness
	pos	n.
unrivalled	0.
	syl	un+ri+valled
	pron	<^n1rIvLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no equal; matchless.
unroll	1.
	syl	un+roll
	pron	<^n1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to open out or unwind (something rolled, folded, or coiled) or (of something rolled, etc.) to become opened out or unwound.
unroll	2.
	syl	un+roll
	pron	<^n1r*ul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become visible or apparent, esp. gradually; unfold.
unroot	0.
	syl	un+root
	pron	<^n1ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a less common word for {uproot}.
unrounded	0.
	syl	un+round+ed
	pron	<^n1raundid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated with the lips spread; not rounded.
unruffled	1.
	syl	un+ruf+fled
	pron	<^n1r^fLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	unmoved; calm.
unruffled	2.
	syl	un+ruf+fled
	pron	<^n1r^fLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	still.
	exam	1	the unruffled seas.
unruffledness	sub
	head	unruffled
	syl	un+1ruf+fled+ness
	pos	n.
unrulier	infl
	head	unruly
	syl	un+ru+li+er
	pos	adj.
unruliest	infl
	head	unruly
	syl	un+ru+li+est.
	pos	adj.
unruly	0.
	syl	un+ru+ly
	pron	<^n1ru:li>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to disobedience or indiscipline.
unruliness	sub
	head	unruly
	syl	un+1ru+li+ness
	pos	n.
UNRWA	0.
	syl	UNRWA
	pron	<1^nr*>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	United Nations Relief and Works Agency.
unsaddle	1.
	syl	un+sad+dle
	pron	<^n1s@dL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the saddle from (a horse, mule, etc.).
unsaddle	2.
	syl	un+sad+dle
	pron	<^n1s@dL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unhorse.
unsaid	0.
	syl	un+said
	pron	<^n1sed>
	pos	adj.
	def	not said or expressed; unspoken.
unsaturated	1.
	syl	un+sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<^n1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not saturated.
unsaturated	2.
	syl	un+sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<^n1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound, esp. an organic compound
	def	containing one or more double or triple bonds and thus capable of undergoing addition reactions.
unsaturated	3.
	syl	un+sat:u+rat+ed
	pron	<^n1s@C*2rAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a solution
	def	containing less solute than a saturated solution.
unsaturation	sub
	head	unsaturated
	syl	un+sat:u+1ra+tion
	pos	n.
unsavory	alt
	head	unsavoury
	or	unsavoury
	syl	un+sa+vor:y
	pron	<^n1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
unsavoury	1.
	or	unsavory
	syl	un+sa+vour:y
	pron	<^n1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	objectionable or distasteful.
	exam	1	an unsavoury character.
unsavoury	2.
	or	unsavory
	syl	un+sa+vour:y
	pron	<^n1sAv*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	disagreeable in odour or taste.
unsavourily	sub
	head	unsavoury
	or	unsavorily
	syl	un+1sa+vour:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unsavorily	sub
	head	unsavoury
	or	unsavourily
	syl	un+1sa+vor:i+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
unsavouriness	sub
	head	unsavoury
	or	unsavoriness
	syl	un+1sa+vour:i+ness
	pos	n.
unsavoriness	sub
	head	unsavoury
	or	unsavouriness
	syl	un+1sa+vor:i+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
unsays	infl
	head	unsay
	syl	un+says
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsaying	infl
	head	unsay
	syl	un+say+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsaid	infl
	head	unsay
	syl	un+said.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsay	0.
	syl	un+say
	pron	<^n1sA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retract or withdraw (something said or written).
unscathed	0.
	syl	un+scathed
	pron	<^n1skA@dd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not harmed or injured.
unschooled	1.
	syl	un+schooled
	pron	<^n1sku:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having received no training or schooling.
unschooled	2.
	syl	un+schooled
	pron	<^n1sku:ld>
	pos	adj.
	def	spontaneous; natural.
	exam	1	unschooled talent.
unscientific	1.
	syl	un+sci+en+tif+ic
	pron	<2^nsI*n1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	not consistent with the methods or principles of science, esp. lacking objectivity.
unscientific	2.
	syl	un+sci+en+tif+ic
	pron	<2^nsI*n1tifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	ignorant of science.
unscientifically	sub
	head	unscientific
	syl	un+sci+en+1tif:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
unscramble	1.
	syl	un+scram+ble
	pron	<^n1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to resolve from confusion or disorderliness.
unscramble	2.
	syl	un+scram+ble
	pron	<^n1skr@mbL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to restore (a scrambled message) to an intelligible form.
unscrambler	sub
	head	unscramble
	syl	un+1scram+bler
	pos	n.
unscratched	0.
	syl	un+scratched
	pron	<^n1skr@Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	quite unharmed.
unscreened	1.
	syl	un+screened
	pron	<^n1skrEnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sheltered or concealed by a screen.
unscreened	2.
	syl	un+screened
	pron	<^n1skrEnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not passed through a screen; unsifted.
unscreened	3.
	syl	un+screened
	pron	<^n1skrEnd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a film
	def	not yet on show to the public.
unscreened	4.
	syl	un+screened
	pron	<^n1skrEnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not put through a security check.
unscrew	1.
	syl	un+screw
	pron	<^n1skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or remove a screw from (an object).
unscrew	2.
	syl	un+screw
	pron	<^n1skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to loosen (a screw, lid, etc.) by rotating continuously, usually in an anticlockwise direction.
unscrew	3.
	syl	un+screw
	pron	<^n1skru:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of an engaged threaded part
	def	to become loosened or separated.
	exam	1	the lid wouldn't unscrew.
unscripted	0.
	syl	un+script+ed
	pron	<^n1skriptid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speech, play, etc.
	def	not using or based on a script.
unscrupulous	0.
	syl	un+scru+pu+lous
	pron	<^n1skru:pjul*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	without scruples; unprincipled.
unscrupulously	sub
	head	unscrupulous
	syl	un+1scru+pu+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
unscrupulousness	sub
	head	unscrupulous
	or	unscrupulosity
	syl	un+1scru+pu+lous+ness
	pron	<^n2skru:pju1lositi>
	pos	n.
unscrupulosity	sub
	head	unscrupulous
	or	unscrupulousness
	syl	un+scru+pu+los+i:ty
	pron	<^n2skru:pju1lositi>
	pos	n.
unseal	1.
	syl	un+seal
	pron	<^n1sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or break the seal of.
unseal	2.
	syl	un+seal
	pron	<^n1sEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reveal or free (something concealed or closed as if sealed).
	exam	1	to unseal one's lips.
unsealable	sub
	head	unseal
	syl	un+1seal+a:ble
	pos	adj.
unseam	0.
	syl	un+seam
	pron	<^n1sEm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to open or undo the seam of.
unseasonable	1.
	syl	un+sea+son+a:ble
	pron	<^n1sEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the weather
	def	inappropriate for the season.
unseasonable	2.
	syl	un+sea+son+a:ble
	pron	<^n1sEz*n*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	untimely; inopportune.
unseasonableness	sub
	head	unseasonable
	syl	un+1sea+son+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unseasonably	sub
	head	unseasonable
	syl	un+1sea+son+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unseasoned	1.
	syl	un+sea+soned
	pron	<^n1sEz*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	not sufficiently experienced.
	exam	1	unseasoned troops.
unseasoned	2.
	syl	un+sea+soned
	pron	<^n1sEz*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not matured or seasoned.
	exam	1	unseasoned timber.
unseasoned	3.
	syl	un+sea+soned
	pron	<^n1sEz*nd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food
	def	not flavoured with seasoning.
unseasonedness	sub
	head	unseasoned
	syl	un+1sea+soned+ness
	pos	n.
unseat	1.
	syl	un+seat
	pron	<^n1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or displace from a seat, saddle, etc.
unseat	2.
	syl	un+seat
	pron	<^n1sEt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depose from office or position.
unsecured	1.a.
	syl	un+se:cured
	pron	<2^nsi1kju*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a loan, etc.
	def	secured only against general assets and not against a specific asset.
unsecured	1.b.
	syl	un+se:cured
	pron	<2^nsi1kju*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a creditor
	def	having no security against a specific asset and with a claim inferior to those of secure creditors.
unsecured	2.
	syl	un+se:cured
	pron	<2^nsi1kju*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not made secure; loose.
unseeded	0.
	syl	un+seed+ed
	pron	<^n1sEdid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of players in various sports
	def	not assigned to a preferential position in the preliminary rounds of a tournament.
unseemly	1.
	syl	un+seem+ly
	pron	<^n1sEmli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not in good style or taste; unbecoming.
unseemly	2.
	syl	un+seem+ly
	pron	<^n1sEmli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	unattractive.
unseemly	3.
	syl	un+seem+ly
	pron	<^n1sEmli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	in an unseemly manner.
unseemliness	sub
	head	unseemly
	syl	un+1seem+li+ness
	pos	n.
unseen	1.
	syl	un+seen
	pron	<^n1sEn>
	pos	adj.
	def	not observed or perceived; invisible.
unseen	2.
	syl	un+seen
	pron	<^n1sEn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of passages of writing
	def	not previously seen or prepared.
unseen	3.
	syl	un+seen
	pron	<^n1sEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a passage, not previously seen, that is presented to students for translation.
unselfish	0.
	syl	un+self+ish
	pron	<^n1selfiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	not selfish or greedy; generous.
unselfishly	sub
	head	unselfish
	syl	un+1self+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
unselfishness	sub
	head	unselfish
	syl	un+1self+ish+ness
	pos	n.
unset	1.
	syl	un+set
	pron	<^n1set>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet solidified or firm.
unset	2.
	syl	un+set
	pron	<^n1set>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gem
	def	not yet in a setting.
unset	3.
	syl	un+set
	pron	<^n1set>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of textual matter
	def	not yet composed.
unsettle	1.
	syl	un+set+tle
	pron	<^n1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; tr.
	def	to change or become changed from a fixed or settled condition.
unsettle	2.
	syl	un+set+tle
	pron	<^n1setL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse or agitate (emotions, the mind, etc.).
unsettlement	sub
	head	unsettle
	syl	un+1set+tle+ment
	pos	n.
unsettled	1.
	syl	un+set+tled
	pron	<^n1setLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking order or stability.
	exam	1	an unsettled era.
unsettled	2.
	syl	un+set+tled
	pron	<^n1setLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpredictable; uncertain.
	exam	1	an unsettled climate.
unsettled	3.
	syl	un+set+tled
	pron	<^n1setLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	constantly changing or moving from place to place.
	exam	1	an unsettled life.
unsettled	4.
	syl	un+set+tled
	pron	<^n1setLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of controversy, etc.
	def	not brought to an agreed conclusion.
unsettled	5.
	syl	un+set+tled
	pron	<^n1setLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of debts, law cases, etc.
	def	not disposed of.
unsettled	6.
	syl	un+set+tled
	pron	<^n1setLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of regions, etc.
	def	devoid of settlers.
unsettledness	sub
	head	unsettled
	syl	un+1set+tled+ness
	pos	n.
unsex	1.
	syl	un+sex
	pron	<^n1seks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	to deprive (a person) of the attributes of their sex, esp. to make a woman more callous.
unshakeable	alt
	head	unshakable
	or	unshakable
	syl	un+shake+a:ble
	pron	<^n1SAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
unshakable	0.
	or	unshakeable
	syl	un+shak+a:ble
	pron	<^n1SAk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of beliefs, etc.
	def	utterly firm and unwavering.
unshakableness	sub
	head	unshakable
	or	unshakeableness
	syl	un+1shak+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unshakeableness	sub
	head	unshakable
	or	unshakableness
	syl	un+1shake+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unshakably	sub
	head	unshakable
	or	unshakeably
	syl	un+1shak+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unshakeably	sub
	head	unshakable
	or	unshakably
	syl	un+1shake+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unshapen	1.
	syl	un+shap+en
	pron	<^n1SApN>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no definite shape; shapeless.
unshapen	2.
	syl	un+shap+en
	pron	<^n1SApN>
	pos	adj.
	def	deformed; misshapen.
unsheathe	0.
	syl	un+sheathe
	pron	<^n1SE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw or pull out (something, esp. a weapon) from a sheath or other covering.
unships	infl
	head	unship
	syl	un+ships
	pos	vb.
unshipping	infl
	head	unship
	syl	un+ship+ping
	pos	vb.
unshipped	infl
	head	unship
	syl	un+shipped.
	pos	vb.
unship	1.
	syl	un+ship
	pron	<^n1Sip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be unloaded, discharged, or disembarked from a ship.
unship	2.
	syl	un+ship
	pron	<^n1Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to remove from a regular place.
	exam	1	to unship oars.
unsighted	1.
	syl	un+sight+ed
	pron	<^n1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sighted.
unsighted	2.
	syl	un+sight+ed
	pron	<^n1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having a clear view.
unsighted	3.a.
	syl	un+sight+ed
	pron	<^n1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a gun
	def	not equipped with a sight.
unsighted	3.b.
	syl	un+sight+ed
	pron	<^n1sItid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a shot
	def	not aimed by means of a sight.
unsightedly	sub
	head	unsighted
	syl	un+1sight+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unsightly	0.
	syl	un+sight+ly
	pron	<^n1sItli>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant or unattractive to look at; ugly.
unsightliness	sub
	head	unsightly
	syl	un+1sight+li+ness
	pos	n.
unsized	H1.0.
	syl	un+sized
	pron	<^n1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not made or sorted according to size.
unsized	H2.0.
	syl	un+sized
	pron	<^n1sIzd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wall, etc.
	def	not treated with size.
unskillful	alt
	head	unskilful
	or	unskilful
	syl	un+skill+ful
	pron	<^n1skilful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
unskilful	1.
	or	unskillful
	syl	un+skil+ful
	pron	<^n1skilful>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking dexterity or proficiency.
unskilful	2.
	or	unskillful
	syl	un+skil+ful
	pron	<^n1skilful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	often foll. by in
	def	ignorant (of).
unskilfully	sub
	head	unskilful
	or	unskillfully
	syl	un+1skil+fully
	pos	adv.
unskillfully	sub
	head	unskilful
	or	unskilfully
	syl	un+1skill+fully
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
unskilfulness	sub
	head	unskilful
	or	unskillfulness
	syl	un+1skil+ful+ness
	pos	n.
unskillfulness	sub
	head	unskilful
	or	unskilfulness
	syl	un+1skill+ful+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
unskilled	1.
	syl	un+skilled
	pron	<^n1skild>
	pos	adj.
	def	not having or requiring any special skill or training.
	exam	1	unskilled workers;
	exam	2	an unskilled job.
unskilled	2.
	syl	un+skilled
	pron	<^n1skild>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or displaying no skill; inexpert.
	exam	1	he is quite unskilled at dancing.
unslaked lime	0.
	syl	un+slaked lime
	pron	<^n1slAkt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calcium oxide}.
unslings	infl
	head	unsling
	syl	un+slings
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unslinging	infl
	head	unsling
	syl	un+sling+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unslung	infl
	head	unsling
	syl	un+slung.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsling	1.
	syl	un+sling
	pron	<^n1sliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or release from a slung position.
unsling	2.
	syl	un+sling
	pron	<^n1sliG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove slings from.
unsnaps	infl
	head	unsnap
	syl	un+snaps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsnapping	infl
	head	unsnap
	syl	un+snap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsnapped	infl
	head	unsnap
	syl	un+snapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsnap	0.
	syl	un+snap
	pron	<^n1sn@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unfasten (the snap or catch) of (something).
unsnarl	0.
	syl	un+snarl
	pron	<^n1sna:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from a snarl or tangle.
unsocial	alt
	head	unsociable
	or	unsociable
	syl	un+so+cial
	pos	adj.
unsociable	1.
	or	unsocial
	syl	un+so+cia:ble
	pron	<^n1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	disinclined to associate or fraternize with others.
unsociable	2.
	or	unsocial
	syl	un+so+cia:ble
	pron	<^n1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unconducive to social intercourse.
	exam	1	an unsociable neighbourhood.
unsociable	3.
	or	unsocial
	syl	un+so+cia:ble
	pron	<^n1s*uS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	incompatible.
unsociability	sub
	head	unsociable
	or	unsociableness
	syl	un+2so+cia:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unsociableness	sub
	head	unsociable
	or	unsociability
	syl	un+1so+cia:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unsociably	sub
	head	unsociable
	syl	un+1so+cia:bly
	pos	adv.
unsocial	1.
	syl	un+so+cial
	pron	<2^n1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	not social; antisocial.
unsocial	2.
	syl	un+so+cial
	pron	<2^n1s*uS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the hours of work of certain jobs
	def	falling outside the normal working day.
unsophisticated	1.
	syl	un+so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<2^ns*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking experience or worldly wisdom.
unsophisticated	2.
	syl	un+so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<2^ns*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by a lack of refinement or complexity.
	exam	1	an unsophisticated machine.
unsophisticated	3.
	syl	un+so+phis+ti+cat+ed
	pron	<2^ns*1fisti2kAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	unadulterated or genuine.
unsophisticatedly	sub
	head	unsophisticated
	syl	un+so+1phis+ti+2cat+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unsophisticatedness	sub
	head	unsophisticated
	or	unsophistication
	syl	un+so+1phis+ti+2cat+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unsophistication	sub
	head	unsophisticated
	or	unsophisticatedness
	syl	un+so+2phis+ti+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
unsound	1.
	syl	un+sound
	pron	<^n1saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	diseased, weak, or unstable.
	exam	1	of unsound mind.
unsound	2.
	syl	un+sound
	pron	<^n1saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	unreliable or fallacious.
	exam	1	unsound advice.
unsound	3.
	syl	un+sound
	pron	<^n1saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking solidity, strength, or firmness.
	exam	1	unsound foundations.
unsound	4.
	syl	un+sound
	pron	<^n1saund>
	pos	adj.
	def	of doubtful financial or commercial viability.
	exam	1	an unsound enterprise.
unsound	5.
	syl	un+sound
	pron	<^n1saund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fruit, timber, etc.
	def	not in an edible or usable condition.
unsoundly	sub
	head	unsound
	syl	un+1sound+ly
	pos	adv.
unsoundness	sub
	head	unsound
	syl	un+1sound+ness
	pos	n.
unsparing	1.
	syl	un+spar+ing
	pron	<^n1spe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not sparing or frugal; lavish; profuse.
unsparing	2.
	syl	un+spar+ing
	pron	<^n1spe*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	showing harshness or severity; unmerciful.
unsparingly	sub
	head	unsparing
	syl	un+1spar+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unsparingness	sub
	head	unsparing
	syl	un+1spar+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unspeaks	infl
	head	unspeak
	syl	un+speaks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unspeaking	infl
	head	unspeak
	syl	un+speak+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unspoke	infl
	head	unspeak
	syl	un+spoke
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unspoken	infl
	head	unspeak
	syl	un+spo+ken.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unspeak	0.
	syl	un+speak
	pron	<^n1spEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an obsolete word for {unsay}.
unspeakable	1.
	syl	un+speak+a:ble
	pron	<^n1spEk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of expression in words.
	exam	1	unspeakable ecstasy.
unspeakable	2.
	syl	un+speak+a:ble
	pron	<^n1spEk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	indescribably bad or evil.
unspeakable	3.
	syl	un+speak+a:ble
	pron	<^n1spEk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not to be uttered.
	exam	1	unspeakable thoughts.
unspeakableness	sub
	head	unspeakable
	syl	un+1speak+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unspeakably	sub
	head	unspeakable
	syl	un+1speak+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unsphere	0.
	syl	un+sphere
	pron	<^n1sfi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	to remove from (its, one's, etc.) sphere or place.
unspoilt	alt
	head	unspoiled
	or	unspoiled
	syl	un+spoilt
	pron	<^n1spcilt>
	pos	adj.
unspoiled	0.
	or	unspoilt
	syl	un+spoiled
	pron	<^n1spcild>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a village, town, etc.
	def	having an unaltered character.
unspoken	1.
	syl	un+spo+ken
	pron	<^n1sp*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	understood without needing to be spoken; tacit.
unspoken	2.
	syl	un+spo+ken
	pron	<^n1sp*uk*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	not uttered aloud.
unspotted	1.
	syl	un+spot+ted
	pron	<^n1spotid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without spots or stains.
unspotted	2.
	syl	un+spot+ted
	pron	<^n1spotid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of reputations
	def	free from moral stigma or blemish.
unspottedness	sub
	head	unspotted
	syl	un+1spot+ted+ness
	pos	n.
unstable	1.
	syl	un+sta+ble
	pron	<^n1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking stability, fixity, or firmness.
unstable	2.
	syl	un+sta+ble
	pron	<^n1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to temperamental, emotional, or psychological variability.
unstable	3.
	syl	un+sta+ble
	pron	<^n1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a chemical compound
	def	readily decomposing.
unstable	4.a.
	syl	un+sta+ble
	pron	<^n1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an elementary particle
	def	having a very short lifetime.
unstable	4.b.
	syl	un+sta+ble
	pron	<^n1stAbL>
	pos	adj.
	def	spontaneously decomposing by nuclear decay; radioactive.
	exam	1	an unstable nuclide.
unstableness	sub
	head	unstable
	syl	un+1sta+ble+ness
	pos	n.
unstably	sub
	head	unstable
	syl	un+1sta+bly
	pos	adv.
unsteady	1.
	syl	un+stead:y
	pron	<^n1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not securely fixed.
	exam	1	an unsteady foothold.
unsteady	2.
	syl	un+stead:y
	pron	<^n1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of behaviour, etc.
	def	lacking constancy; erratic.
unsteady	3.
	syl	un+stead:y
	pron	<^n1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	def	without regularity.
	exam	1	an unsteady rhythm.
unsteady	4.
	syl	un+stead:y
	pron	<^n1stedi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a manner of walking, etc.
	def	precarious or staggering, as from intoxication.
unsteadies	infl
	head	unsteady
	syl	un+stead:ies
	pos	vb.
unsteadying	infl
	head	unsteady
	syl	un+stead:y+ing
	pos	vb.
unsteadied	infl
	head	unsteady
	syl	un+stead+ied.
	pos	vb.
unsteady	5.
	syl	un+stead:y
	pron	<^n1stedi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make unsteady.
unsteadily	sub
	head	unsteady
	syl	un+1stead:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unsteadiness	sub
	head	unsteady
	syl	un+1stead:i+ness
	pos	n.
unsteel	0.
	syl	un+steel
	pron	<^n1stEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (the heart, feelings, etc.) more gentle or compassionate.
unsteps	infl
	head	unstep
	syl	un+steps
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstepping	infl
	head	unstep
	syl	un+step+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstepped	infl
	head	unstep
	syl	un+stepped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstep	0.
	syl	un+step
	pron	<^n1step>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to remove (a mast) from its step.
unsticks	infl
	head	unstick
	syl	un+sticks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unsticking	infl
	head	unstick
	syl	un+stick+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstuck	infl
	head	unstick
	syl	un+stuck.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstick	0.
	syl	un+stick
	pron	<^n1stik>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free or loosen (something stuck).
unstops	infl
	head	unstop
	syl	un+stops
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstopping	infl
	head	unstop
	syl	un+stop+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstopped	infl
	head	unstop
	syl	un+stopped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstop	1.
	syl	un+stop
	pron	<^n1stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the stop or stopper from.
unstop	2.
	syl	un+stop
	pron	<^n1stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from any stoppage or obstruction; open.
unstop	3.
	syl	un+stop
	pron	<^n1stop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw out the stops on (an organ).
unstoppably	sub
	head	unstop
	syl	un+1stop+pa:bly
	pos	adv.
unstoppable	0.
	syl	un+stop+pa:ble
	pron	<^n1stop*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not capable of being stopped; extremely forceful.
unstopped	1.
	syl	un+stopped
	pron	<^n1stopt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not obstructed or stopped up.
unstopped	2.
	syl	un+stopped
	pron	<^n1stopt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	denoting a speech sound for whose articulation the closure is not complete, as in the pronunciation of a vowel, fricative, or continuant.
unstopped	3.
	syl	un+stopped
	pron	<^n1stopt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. of verse
	def	having the sense of the line carried over into the next.
unstopped	4.
	syl	un+stopped
	pron	<^n1stopt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an organ pipe or a string on a musical instrument
	def	not stopped.
unstrained	1.
	syl	un+strained
	pron	<^n1strAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not under strain; relaxed.
unstrained	2.
	syl	un+strained
	pron	<^n1strAnd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not cleared or separated by passing through a strainer.
unstratified	0.
	syl	un+strat:i+fied
	pron	<^n1str@ti2fId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of igneous rocks and rock formations
	def	not occurring in distinct layers or strata; not stratified.
unstreamed	0.
	syl	un+streamed
	pron	<2^n1strEmd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. education. of children
	def	not divided into groups or streams according to ability.
unstressed	1.
	syl	un+stressed
	pron	<^n1strest>
	pos	adj.
	def	carrying relatively little stress; unemphasized.
unstressed	2.
	syl	un+stressed
	pron	<^n1strest>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting the weakest accent in a word or breath group, which in some languages, such as English or German, is also associated with a reduction in vowel quality to a centralized (i) or (a).
unstressed	3.
	syl	un+stressed
	pron	<^n1strest>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Prosody. of a syllable in verse
	def	having no stress or accent.
unstriated	0.
	syl	un+stri+at+ed
	pron	<^n1strIAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of muscle
	def	composed of elongated cells that do not have striations; smooth.
unstrings	infl
	head	unstring
	syl	un+strings
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstringing	infl
	head	unstring
	syl	un+string+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstrung	infl
	head	unstring
	syl	un+strung.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unstring	1.
	syl	un+string
	pron	<^n1striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the strings of.
unstring	2.
	syl	un+string
	pron	<^n1striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of beads, pearls, etc.
	def	to remove or take from a string.
unstring	3.
	syl	un+string
	pron	<^n1striG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weaken or enfeeble emotionally (a person or his nerves).
unstriped	0.
	syl	un+striped
	pron	<^n1strIpt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of smooth muscle
	def	not having stripes; unstriated.
unstructured	0.
	syl	un+struc+tured
	pron	<^n1str^kC*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	without formal structure or systematic organization.
unstrung	1.
	syl	un+strung
	pron	<^n1str^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	emotionally distressed; un?!nerved.
unstrung	2.
	syl	un+strung
	pron	<^n1str^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a stringed instrument
	def	with the strings detached.
unstuck	1.
	syl	un+stuck
	pron	<^n1st^k>
	pos	adj.
	def	freed from being stuck, glued, fastened, etc.
come unstuck	2.
	head	unstuck
	syl	come unstuck.
	def	to suffer failure or disaster.
unstudied	1.
	syl	un+stud+ied
	pron	<^n1st^did>
	pos	adj.
	def	natural; unaffected.
unstudied	2.
	syl	un+stud+ied
	pron	<^n1st^did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	without knowledge or training.
unsubstantial	1.
	syl	un+sub+stan+tial
	pron	<2^ns*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking weight, strength, or firmness.
unsubstantial	2.
	syl	un+sub+stan+tial
	pron	<2^ns*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of an argument
	def	of doubtful validity.
unsubstantial	3.
	syl	un+sub+stan+tial
	pron	<2^ns*b1st@nS*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of no material existence or substance; unreal.
unsubstantiality	sub
	head	unsubstantial
	syl	un+sub+2stan+ti+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
unsubstantially	sub
	head	unsubstantial
	syl	un+sub+1stan+tial+ly
	pos	adv.
unsung	1.
	syl	un+sung
	pron	<^n1s^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	not acclaimed or honoured;
unsung	2.
	syl	un+sung
	pron	<^n1s^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet sung.
unsupportable	1.
	syl	un+sup+port+a:ble
	pron	<2^ns*1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be sup?!ported.
unsupportable	2.
	syl	un+sup+port+a:ble
	pron	<2^ns*1pc:t*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not able to be defended.
	exam	1	unsupportable actions.
unsure	1.
	syl	un+sure
	pron	<^n1Su*>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking assurance or self-confidence.
unsure	2.
	syl	un+sure
	pron	<^n1Su*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	without sure knowl?!edge; uncertain.
	exam	1	unsure of her agreement.
unsure	3.
	syl	un+sure
	pron	<^n1Su*>
	pos	adj.
	def	precarious; insecure.
unsure	4.
	syl	un+sure
	pron	<^n1Su*>
	pos	adj.
	def	not certain or reliable.
unsuspected	1.
	syl	un+sus+pect+ed
	pron	<2^ns*1spektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not under suspicion.
unsuspected	2.
	syl	un+sus+pect+ed
	pron	<2^ns*1spektid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not known to exist.
unsuspectedly	sub
	head	unsuspected
	syl	un+sus+1pect+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unsuspectedness	sub
	head	unsuspected
	syl	un+sus+1pect+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unsuspecting	0.
	syl	un+sus+pect+ing
	pron	<2^ns*1spektiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to trust; not suspicious; trusting.
unsuspectingly	sub
	head	unsuspecting
	syl	un+sus+1pect+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unswears	infl
	head	unswear
	syl	un+swears
	pos	vb.
unswearing	infl
	head	unswear
	syl	un+swear+ing
	pos	vb.
unswore	infl
	head	unswear
	syl	un+swore
	pos	vb.
unsworn	infl
	head	unswear
	syl	un+sworn.
	pos	vb.
unswear	0.
	syl	un+swear
	pron	<^n1swe*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to retract or revoke (a sworn oath); abjure.
unswerving	0.
	syl	un+swerv+ing
	pron	<^n1swR:viG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not turning aside; constant.
untangle	1.
	syl	un+tan+gle
	pron	<^n1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from a tangled condition.
untangle	2.
	syl	un+tan+gle
	pron	<^n1t@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from perplexity or confusion.
untaught	1.
	syl	un+taught
	pron	<^n1tc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	without training or education.
untaught	2.
	syl	un+taught
	pron	<^n1tc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	attained or achieved without instruction.
unteaches	infl
	head	unteach
	syl	un+teach:es
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unteaching	infl
	head	unteach
	syl	un+teach+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
untaught	infl
	head	unteach
	syl	un+taught.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unteach	1.
	syl	un+teach
	pron	<^n1tEC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to cause to disbelieve (teaching). |&1615|
untenable	1.
	syl	un+ten+a:ble
	pron	<^n1ten*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of theories, propositions, etc.
	def	incapable of being maintained, defended, or vindicated.
untenable	2.
	syl	un+ten+a:ble
	pron	<^n1ten*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be maintained against attack.
untenable	3.
	syl	un+ten+a:ble
	pron	<^n1ten*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of a house, etc.
	def	unfit for occupation.
untenability	sub
	head	untenable
	or	untenableness
	syl	un+2ten+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
untenableness	sub
	head	untenable
	or	untenability
	syl	un+1ten+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
untenably	sub
	head	untenable
	syl	un+1ten+a:bly
	pos	adv.
Unter den Linden	0.
	syl	Un+ter den Lin+den
	pron	German <2unt*r> <dA:n> <1lindN>
	pos	n.
	def	the main street of East Berlin, extending from the centre of the city to the Brandenburg Gate.
Unterwalden	0.
	syl	Un+ter+wal+den
	pron	German <1unt*r2valdN>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of central Switzerland, on Lake Lucerne: consists of the demicantons of {Nidwalden} (east) and {Obwalden} (west). Capitals: (Nidwalden) Stans; (Obwalden) Sarnen. Pop.: (Nidwalden) 25634 (1970); (Obwalden) 24509 (1970). Areas: (Nidwalden) 274 sq. km (107 sq. miles); (Obwalden) 492 sq. km (192 sq. miles).
unthinks	infl
	head	unthink
	syl	un+thinks
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unthinking	infl
	head	unthink
	syl	un+think+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unthought	infl
	head	unthink
	syl	un+thought.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
unthink	1.
	syl	un+think
	pron	<^n1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reverse one's opinion about.
unthink	2.
	syl	un+think
	pron	<^n1TiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dispel from the mind.
unthinkable	1.
	syl	un+think+a:ble
	pron	<^n1TiGk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	not to be contemplated; out of the question.
unthinkable	2.
	syl	un+think+a:ble
	pron	<^n1TiGk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unimaginable; inconceivable.
unthinkable	3.
	syl	un+think+a:ble
	pron	<^n1TiGk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	un?!rea?!sonable; improbable.
unthinkability	sub
	head	unthinkable
	or	unthinkableness
	syl	un+2think+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
unthinkableness	sub
	head	unthinkable
	or	unthinkability
	syl	un+1think+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unthinkably	sub
	head	unthinkable
	syl	un+1think+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unthinking	1.
	syl	un+think+ing
	pron	<^n1TiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking thoughtfulness; inconsiderate.
unthinking	2.
	syl	un+think+ing
	pron	<^n1TiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	heedless; inadvertent.
	exam	1	it was done in an unthinking moment.
unthinking	3.
	syl	un+think+ing
	pron	<^n1TiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not thinking or able to think.
unthinkingly	sub
	head	unthinking
	syl	un+1think+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unthinkingness	sub
	head	unthinking
	syl	un+1think+ing+ness
	pos	n.
un-thought-of	0.
	syl	un-thought-of
	pos	adj.
	def	unimaginable; inconceivable.
unthread	1.
	syl	un+thread
	pron	<^n1Tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw out the thread or threads from (a needle, etc.).
unthread	2.
	syl	un+thread
	pron	<^n1Tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disentangle.
unthrone	0.
	syl	un+throne
	pron	<^n1Tr*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	a less common word for {dethrone}.
untidier	infl
	head	untidy
	syl	un+ti+di+er
	pos	adj.
untidiest	infl
	head	untidy
	syl	un+ti+di+est.
	pos	adj.
untidy	1.
	syl	un+ti+dy
	pron	<^n1tIdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	not neat; slovenly.
untidies	infl
	head	untidy
	syl	un+ti+dies
	pos	vb.
untidying	infl
	head	untidy
	syl	un+ti+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
untidied	infl
	head	untidy
	syl	un+ti+died.
	pos	vb.
untidy	2.
	syl	un+ti+dy
	pron	<^n1tIdi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make untidy.
untidily	sub
	head	untidy
	syl	un+1ti+di+ly
	pos	adv.
untidiness	sub
	head	untidy
	syl	un+1ti+di+ness
	pos	n.
unties	infl
	head	untie
	syl	un+ties
	pos	vb.
untying	infl
	head	untie
	syl	un+ty+ing
	pos	vb.
untied	infl
	head	untie
	syl	un+tied.
	pos	vb.
untie	1.
	syl	un+tie
	pron	<^n1tI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unfasten or free (a knot or something that is tied) or (of a knot, etc.) to become unfastened.
untie	2.
	syl	un+tie
	pron	<^n1tI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from constraint or restriction.
until	ety	C13: untill; related to Old High German unt unto, until,Old Norse und; see #7till %1#e Usage. See at till and unless.
until	1.
	syl	un+til
	pron	<^n1til>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	up to (a time) that.
	exam	1	he laughed until he cried.
until	2.
	syl	un+til
	pron	<^n1til>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating; used with a negative
	def	before (a time or event).
	exam	1	until you change, you can't go out.
until	3.
	syl	un+til
	pron	<^n1til>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating; often preceded by up
	def	in or throughout the period before.
	exam	1	he waited until six.
until	4.
	syl	un+til
	pron	<^n1til>
	pos	prep.
	usage	subordinating; used with a negative
	def	earlier than; before.
	exam	1	he won't come until tomorrow.
untimely	1.
	syl	un+time+ly
	pron	<^n1tImli>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring before the expected, normal, or proper time.
	exam	1	an untimely death.
untimely	2.
	syl	un+time+ly
	pron	<^n1tImli>
	pos	adj.
	def	inappropriate to the occasion, time, or season.
	exam	1	his joking at the funeral was most untimely.
untimely	3.
	syl	un+time+ly
	pron	<^n1tImli>
	pos	adv.
	def	prematurely or inopportunely.
untimeliness	sub
	head	untimely
	syl	un+1time+li+ness
	pos	n.
untitled	1.
	syl	un+tit+led
	pron	<^n1tItLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a title.
	exam	1	an untitled manu?!script.
untitled	2.
	syl	un+tit+led
	pron	<^n1tItLd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no claim or title.
	exam	1	an untitled usurper.
unto	ety	C13: of Scandinavian origin; see #7until 
unto	0.
	syl	un:to
	pron	<1^ntu:>
	pos	prep.
	def	an archaic word for {to}.
untold	1.
	syl	un+told
	pron	<^n1t*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of description or expression.
	exam	1	untold suffering.
untold	2.
	syl	un+told
	pron	<^n1t*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	incalculably great in number or quantity.
	exam	1	untold thousands.
untold	3.
	syl	un+told
	pron	<^n1t*uld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not told.
untouchable	1.
	syl	un+touch+a:ble
	pron	<^n1t^C*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	lying beyond reach.
untouchable	2.
	syl	un+touch+a:ble
	pron	<^n1t^C*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	above reproach, suspicion, or impeachment.
untouchable	3.
	syl	un+touch+a:ble
	pron	<^n1t^C*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable to be touched.
untouchable	4.
	syl	un+touch+a:ble
	pron	<^n1t^C*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the lowest class in India, whom those of the four main castes are forbidden to touch.
untouchability	sub
	head	untouchable
	syl	un+2touch+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
untouched	1.
	syl	un+touched
	pron	<^n1t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	not used, handled, touched, etc.
untouched	2.
	syl	un+touched
	pron	<^n1t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	not injured or harmed.
untouched	3.
	syl	un+touched
	pron	<^n1t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	emotionally un?!moved.
untouched	4.
	syl	un+touched
	pron	<^n1t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	not changed, modified, or affected.
untouched	5.
	syl	un+touched
	pron	<^n1t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food or drink
	def	left without being consumed.
untouched	6.
	syl	un+touched
	pron	<^n1t^Ct>
	pos	adj.
	def	not mentioned or referred to.
	exam	1	he left the subject untouched.
untoward	1.
	syl	un+to+ward
	pron	<2^nt*1wc:d>, <^n1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by misfortune, disaster, or annoyance.
untoward	2.
	syl	un+to+ward
	pron	<2^nt*1wc:d>, <^n1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not auspicious; adverse; unfavourable.
untoward	3.
	syl	un+to+ward
	pron	<2^nt*1wc:d>, <^n1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	unseemly or improper.
untoward	4.
	syl	un+to+ward
	pron	<2^nt*1wc:d>, <^n1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	refractory; perverse.
untoward	5.
	syl	un+to+ward
	pron	<2^nt*1wc:d>, <^n1t*u*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	awkward, ungainly, or uncouth.
untowardly	sub
	head	untoward
	syl	un+to+1ward+ly
	pos	adv.
untowardness	sub
	head	untoward
	syl	un+to+1ward+ness
	pos	n.
untravelled	1.
	syl	un+trav+elled
	pron	<^n1tr@vLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	not having travelled widely; narrow or provincial.
untravelled	2.
	syl	un+trav+elled
	pron	<^n1tr@vLd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a road
	def	never travelled over.
untreads	infl
	head	untread
	syl	un+treads
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
untreading	infl
	head	untread
	syl	un+tread+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
untrod	infl
	head	untread
	syl	un+trod
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
untrodden	infl
	head	untread
	or	untrod
	syl	un+trod+den
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
untrod	infl
	head	untread
	or	untrodden
	syl	un+trod.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
untread	0.
	syl	un+tread
	pron	<^n1tred>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to retrace (a course, path, etc.).
untried	1.
	syl	un+tried
	pron	<^n1trId>
	pos	adj.
	def	not tried, attempted, or proved; untested.
untried	2.
	syl	un+tried
	pron	<^n1trId>
	pos	adj.
	def	not tried by a judge or court.
untrue	1.
	syl	un+true
	pron	<^n1tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	incorrect or false.
untrue	2.
	syl	un+true
	pron	<^n1tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	disloyal.
untrue	3.
	syl	un+true
	pron	<^n1tru:>
	pos	adj.
	def	di?!verging from a rule, standard, or measure; inaccurate.
untrueness	sub
	head	untrue
	syl	un+1true+ness
	pos	n.
untruly	sub
	head	untrue
	syl	un+1tru+ly
	pos	adv.
untruss	1.
	syl	un+truss
	pron	<^n1tr^s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to release from or as if from a truss; unfasten.
untruss	2.
	syl	un+truss
	pron	<^n1tr^s>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to undress.
untruth	1.
	syl	un+truth
	pron	<^n1tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being untrue.
untruth	2.
	syl	un+truth
	pron	<^n1tru:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement, fact, etc., that is not true.
untruthful	1.
	syl	un+truth+ful
	pron	<^n1tru:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	given to lying.
untruthful	2.
	syl	un+truth+ful
	pron	<^n1tru:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	diverging from the truth; untrue.
untruthfully	sub
	head	untruthful
	syl	un+1truth+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
untruthfulness	sub
	head	untruthful
	syl	un+1truth+ful+ness
	pos	n.
untuck	0.
	syl	un+tuck
	pron	<^n1t^k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become loose or not tucked in.
	exam	1	to untuck the blankets.
untutored	1.
	syl	un+tu+tored
	pron	<^n1tju:t*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	without formal instruction or education.
untutored	2.
	syl	un+tu+tored
	pron	<^n1tju:t*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sophistication or refinement.
unused	1.
	syl	un+used
	pron	<^n1ju:zd>
	pos	adj.
	def	not being or never having been made use of.
unused	2.
	syl	un+used
	pron	<^n1ju:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by to
	def	not accustomed or used (to something).
unusual	0.
	syl	un+u:su:al
	pron	<^n1ju:Zu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of the ordinary; uncommon; extraordinary.
	exam	1	an unusual design. ?-
unusualness	sub
	head	unusual
	syl	un+1u:su+al+ness
	pos	n.
unutterable	1.
	syl	un+ut+ter+a:ble
	pron	<^n1^t*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being ex?!pressed in words.
unutterableness	sub
	head	unutterable
	syl	un+1ut+ter+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unutterably	sub
	head	unutterable
	syl	un+1ut+ter+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unvalued	1.
	syl	un+val+ued
	pron	<^n1v@lju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not appreciated or valued.
unvalued	2.
	syl	un+val+ued
	pron	<^n1v@lju:d>
	pos	adj.
	def	not assessed or estimated as to price or valuation.
unvalued	3.
	syl	un+val+ued
	pron	<^n1v@lju:d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	of great value.
unveil	1.
	syl	un+veil
	pron	<^n1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove the cover or shroud from, esp. in the ceremonial unveiling of a monument, etc.
unveil	2.
	syl	un+veil
	pron	<^n1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the veil from (one's own or another person's face).
unveil	3.
	syl	un+veil
	pron	<^n1vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something secret or concealed) known or public; divulge; reveal.
unveiling	1.
	syl	un+veil+ing
	pron	<^n1vAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremony involving the removal of a veil at the formal presentation of a statue, monument, etc., for the first time.
unveiling	2.
	syl	un+veil+ing
	pron	<^n1vAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the presentation of something, esp. for the first time.
unvoice	1.
	syl	un+voice
	pron	<^n1vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pronounce without vibration of the vocal cords.
unvoice	2.
	syl	un+voice
	pron	<^n1vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	another word for {devoice}.
unvoiced	1.
	syl	un+voiced
	pron	<^n1vcist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not expressed or spoken.
unvoiced	2.
	syl	un+voiced
	pron	<^n1vcist>
	pos	adj.
	def	articu?!lated without vibration of the vocal cords; voiceless.
unwarrantable	0.
	syl	un+war+rant+a:ble
	pron	<^n1wor*nt*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of vindication or justification.
unwarrantableness	sub
	head	unwarrantable
	syl	un+1war+rant+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
unwarrantably	sub
	head	unwarrantable
	syl	un+1war+rant+a:bly
	pos	adv.
unwarranted	1.
	syl	un+war+rant+ed
	pron	<^n1wor*ntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking justification or authorization.
unwarranted	2.
	syl	un+war+rant+ed
	pron	<^n1wor*ntid>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {unwarrantable}.
unwary	0.
	syl	un+war:y
	pron	<^n1we*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking caution or prudence; not vigilant or careful.
unwarily	sub
	head	unwary
	syl	un+1war:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unwariness	sub
	head	unwary
	syl	un+1war:i+ness
	pos	n.
unwashed	1.
	syl	un+washed
	pron	<^n1woSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not washed.
the great unwashed	2.
	head	unwashed
	syl	the great unwashed.
	qual	Informal and derogatory.
	def	the masses.
unwatched	0.
	syl	un+watched
	pron	<^n1woCt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an automatic device, such as a beacon
	def	not manned.
unwearied	1.
	syl	un+wea+ried
	pron	<^n1wi*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not abating or tiring.
unwearied	2.
	syl	un+wea+ried
	pron	<^n1wi*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not fatigued; fresh.
unweariedly	sub
	head	unwearied
	syl	un+1wea+ried+ly
	pos	adv.
unweariedness	sub
	head	unwearied
	syl	un+1wea+ried+ness
	pos	n.
unweighed	1.
	syl	un+weighed
	pron	<^n1wAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of quantities purchased, etc.
	def	not measured for weight.
unweighed	2.
	syl	un+weighed
	pron	<^n1wAd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of statements, etc.
	def	not carefully considered.
unwelcome	1.
	syl	un+wel+come
	pron	<^n1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	not welcome.
unwelcome	2.
	syl	un+wel+come
	pron	<^n1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing dissatisfaction or displeasure.
unwelcomely	sub
	head	unwelcome
	syl	un+1wel+come+ly
	pos	adv.
unwelcomeness	sub
	head	unwelcome
	syl	un+1wel+come+ness
	pos	n.
unwell	0.
	syl	un+well
	pron	<^n1wel>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not well; ill.
unwept	1.
	syl	un+wept
	pron	<^n1wept>
	pos	adj.
	def	not wept for or lamented.
unwept	2.
	syl	un+wept
	pron	<^n1wept>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of tears
	def	not shed.
unwholesome	1.
	syl	un+whole+some
	pron	<^n1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	detrimental to physical or mental health.
	exam	1	an unwholesome climate.
unwholesome	2.
	syl	un+whole+some
	pron	<^n1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally harmful or depraved.
	exam	1	unwholesome practices.
unwholesome	3.
	syl	un+whole+some
	pron	<^n1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	indicative of illness, esp. in appearance.
unwholesome	4.
	syl	un+whole+some
	pron	<^n1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of food
	def	of inferior quality.
unwholesomely	sub
	head	unwholesome
	syl	un+1whole+some+ly
	pos	adv.
unwholesomeness	sub
	head	unwholesome
	syl	un+1whole+some+ness
	pos	n.
unwieldly	alt
	head	unwieldy
	or	unwieldy
	syl	un+wield+ly
	pos	adj.
unwieldy	1.
	or	unwieldly
	syl	un+wield:y
	pron	<^n1wEldi>
	pos	adj.
	def	too heavy, large, or awkwardly shaped to be easily handled.
unwieldy	2.
	or	unwieldly
	syl	un+wield:y
	pron	<^n1wEldi>
	pos	adj.
	def	ungainly; clumsy.
unwieldily	sub
	head	unwieldy
	or	unwieldlily
	syl	un+1wield:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unwieldlily	sub
	head	unwieldy
	or	unwieldily
	syl	un+1wield+li+ly
	pos	adv.
unwieldiness	sub
	head	unwieldy
	or	unwieldliness
	syl	un+1wield:i+ness
	pos	n.
unwieldliness	sub
	head	unwieldy
	or	unwieldiness
	syl	un+1wield+li+ness
	pos	n.
unwilled	0.
	syl	un+willed
	pron	<^n1wild>
	pos	adj.
	def	not intentional; involuntary.
unwilling	1.
	syl	un+will+ing
	pron	<^n1wiliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	unfavourably inclined; reluctant.
unwilling	2.
	syl	un+will+ing
	pron	<^n1wiliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed, given, or said with reluctance.
unwillingly	sub
	head	unwilling
	syl	un+1will+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
unwillingness	sub
	head	unwilling
	syl	un+1will+ing+ness
	pos	n.
unwinds	infl
	head	unwind
	syl	un+winds
	pos	vb.
unwinding	infl
	head	unwind
	syl	un+wind+ing
	pos	vb.
unwound	infl
	head	unwind
	syl	un+wound.
	pos	vb.
unwind	1.
	syl	un+wind
	pron	<^n1wInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to slacken, undo, or unravel or cause to slacken, undo, or unravel.
unwind	2.
	syl	un+wind
	pron	<^n1wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disentangle.
unwind	3.
	syl	un+wind
	pron	<^n1wInd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become relaxed.
	exam	1	he finds it hard to unwind after a busy day at work. ?-
unwinder	sub
	head	unwind
	syl	un+1wind+er
	pos	n.
unwinking	0.
	syl	un+wink+ing
	pron	<^n1wiGkiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	vigilant; watchful.
unwise	0.
	syl	un+wise
	pron	<^n1wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking wisdom or prudence; foolish.
unwisely	sub
	head	unwise
	syl	un+1wise+ly
	pos	adv.
unwiseness	sub
	head	unwise
	syl	un+1wise+ness
	pos	n.
unwish	1.
	syl	un+wish
	pron	<^n1wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retract or revoke (a wish).
unwish	2.
	syl	un+wish
	pron	<^n1wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to desire (something) not to be or take place.
unwished	0.
	syl	un+wished
	pron	<^n1wiSt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not desired; unwelcome.
unwitnessed	1.
	syl	un+wit+nessed
	pron	<^n1witnist>
	pos	adj.
	def	without the signature or attestation of a witness.
unwitnessed	2.
	syl	un+wit+nessed
	pron	<^n1witnist>
	pos	adj.
	def	not seen or observed.
unwitting	ety	Old English unwitende, from #7un -%1#7+ witting, present participle of witan to know; related to Old High German wizzan to know, Old Norse vita 
unwitting	1.
	syl	un+wit+ting
	pron	<^n1witiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	not knowing or conscious.
unwitting	2.
	syl	un+wit+ting
	pron	<^n1witiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	not intentional; inadvertent.
unwittingly	sub
	head	unwitting
	syl	un+1wit+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
unwittingness	sub
	head	unwitting
	syl	un+1wit+ting+ness
	pos	n.
unwonted	1.
	syl	un+wont+ed
	pron	<^n1w*untid>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of the ordinary; un?!usual.
unwonted	2.
	syl	un+wont+ed
	pron	<^n1w*untid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually foll. by to
	def	unaccustomed; un?!used.
unwontedly	sub
	head	unwonted
	syl	un+1wont+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
unwontedness	sub
	head	unwonted
	syl	un+1wont+ed+ness
	pos	n.
unworldly	1.
	syl	un+world+ly
	pron	<^n1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not concerned with material values or pursuits.
unworldly	2.
	syl	un+world+ly
	pron	<^n1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking sophistication; naive.
unworldly	3.
	syl	un+world+ly
	pron	<^n1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not of this earth or world.
unworldliness	sub
	head	unworldly
	syl	un+1world+li+ness
	pos	n.
unworthy	1.
	syl	un+wor+thy
	pron	<^n1wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	not deserving or worthy.
unworthy	2.
	syl	un+wor+thy
	pron	<^n1wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often foll. by of
	def	beneath the level considered befitting (to).
	exam	1	that remark is unworthy of you.
unworthy	3.
	syl	un+wor+thy
	pron	<^n1wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking merit or value.
unworthy	4.
	syl	un+wor+thy
	pron	<^n1wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of treatment
	def	not warranted or deserved.
unworthily	sub
	head	unworthy
	syl	un+1worth:i+ly
	pos	adv.
unworthiness	sub
	head	unworthy
	syl	un+1worth:i+ness
	pos	n.
unwound	0.
	syl	un+wound
	pron	<^n1waund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {unwind}.
unwraps	infl
	head	unwrap
	syl	un+wraps
	pos	vb.
unwrapping	infl
	head	unwrap
	syl	un+wrap+ping
	pos	vb.
unwrapped	infl
	head	unwrap
	syl	un+wrapped.
	pos	vb.
unwrap	0.
	syl	un+wrap
	pron	<^n1r@p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove the covering or wrapping from (something) or (of something wrapped) to have the covering come off.
unwritten	1.
	syl	un+writ+ten
	pron	<^n1ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not printed or in writing.
unwritten	2.
	syl	un+writ+ten
	pron	<^n1ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	effective only through custom; traditional.
unwritten	3.
	syl	un+writ+ten
	pron	<^n1ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	without writing upon it.
unwritten law	1.
	syl	un+writ+ten law
	pos	n.
	def	the law based upon custom, usage, and judicial decisions, as distinguished from the enactments of a legislature, orders or decrees in writing, etc.
the	2.
	head	unwritten law
	syl	the.
	def	the tradition that a person may avenge any insult to family integrity, as used to justify criminal acts of vengeance.
unyoke	1.
	syl	un+yoke
	pron	<^n1j*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to release (an animal, etc.) from a yoke.
unyoke	2.
	syl	un+yoke
	pron	<^n1j*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set free; liberate.
unyoke	3.
	syl	un+yoke
	pron	<^n1j*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disconnect or separate.
unyoke	4.
	syl	un+yoke
	pron	<^n1j*uk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cease working.
unzips	infl
	head	unzip
	syl	un+zips
	pos	vb.
unzipping	infl
	head	unzip
	syl	un+zip+ping
	pos	vb.
unzipped	infl
	head	unzip
	syl	un+zipped.
	pos	vb.
unzip	0.
	syl	un+zip
	pron	<^n1zip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to unfasten the zip of (a garment, etc.) or (of a zip or garment with a zip) to become unfastened.
	exam	1	her skirt unzipped as she sat down.
up	ety	Old English upp; related to Old Saxon, Old Norse up, Old High German *_uf, Gothic iup 
up	1.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	indicating movement from a lower to a higher position.
	exam	1	climbing up a mountain.
up	2.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	at a higher or further level or position in or on.
	exam	1	soot up the chimney;
	exam	2	a shop up the road.
up	3.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	often particle
	def	to an upward, higher, or erect position, esp. indicating readiness for an activity.
	exam	1	looking up at the stars;
	exam	2	up and doing something.
up	4.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	particle
	def	indicating intensity or completion of an action.
	exam	1	he tore up the cheque;
	exam	2	drink up now&!
up	5.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	to the place referred to or where the speaker is.
	exam	1	the man came up and asked the way.
up	6.a.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	to a more important place.
	exam	1	up to London.
up	6.b.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	to a more northerly place.
	exam	1	up to Scotland.
up	6.c.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	of a member of some British universities
	def	to or at university.
up	6.d.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	in a particular part of the country.
	exam	1	up north.
up	7.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	to appear for trial.
	exam	1	up before the magistrate.
up	8.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	having gained.
	exam	1	ten pounds up on the deal.
up	9.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	higher in price.
	exam	1	coffee is up again.
up	10.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	raised (for discussion, etc.).
	exam	1	the plan was up for consideration.
up	11.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	taught.
	exam	1	well up in physics.
up	12.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	functioning as imperative
	def	get, stand, etc., up.
	exam	1	up with you&!
up with	13.
	head	up
	syl	up with.
	usage	functioning as imperative
	def	wanting the beginning or continuation of.
	exam	1	up with the monarchy&!
something's up	14.
	head	up
	syl	something's up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something strange is happening.
up	15.a.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	touching.
up	15.b.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	having to cope with.
	exam	1	look what we're up against now.
up for	16.
	head	up
	syl	up for.
	def	as a candidate or applicant for.
	exam	1	he's up for re-election again.
up	17.a.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	devising or scheming; occupied with.
	exam	1	she's up to no good.
up	17.b.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	dependent or incumbent upon.
	exam	1	the decision is up to you.
up	17.c.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	equal to (a challenge, etc.) or capable of (doing, etc.).
	exam	1	are you up to playing in the final??
up	17.d.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	aware of.
	exam	1	up to a person's tricks.
up	17.e.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	as far as.
	exam	1	up to his waist in mud.
up	17.f.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	as many as.
	exam	1	up to two years waiting time.
up	17.g.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	def	comparable with.
	exam	1	not up to your normal standard.
up top	18.
	head	up
	syl	up top.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in the head or mind.
up yours	19.
	head	up
	syl	up yours.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression of contempt or refusal.
what's up	20.
	head	up
	syl	what's up??
	qual	Informal.
	def	what is happening?? {~}
up	21.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	predicative
	def	of a high or higher position.
up	22.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	predicative
	def	out of bed; awake.
	exam	1	the children aren't up yet.
up	23.
	syl	up
	pos	^p; prep.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of or relating to a train or trains to a more important place or one regarded as higher.
	exam	1	the up platform.
ups	infl
	head	up
	syl	ups
	pos	vb.
upping	infl
	head	up
	syl	up+ping
	pos	vb.
upped	infl
	head	up
	syl	upped.
	pos	vb.
up	24.
	syl	up
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or raise.
up	25.
	syl	up
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by and with a verb
	def	to do (something) suddenly, unexpectedly, etc..
	exam	1	she upped and married someone else.
up	26.
	syl	up
	pos	n.
	def	high point; good or pleasant period (esp. in the phrase {ups and downs}) .
up	27.
	syl	up
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {{upper} (sense 9}).
up	28.a.
	syl	up
	pos	n.
	def	trustworthy or honest.
up	28.b.
	syl	up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	on the upward trend or movement.
	exam	1	our firm's on the up and up.
UP	1.
	syl	U.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	United Press.
UP	2.
	syl	U.P.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Uttar Pradesh.
up-	0.
	syl	up-
	pos	prefix.
	def	up, upper, or upwards.
	exam	1	uproot;
	exam	2	upmost;
	exam	3	upthrust;
	exam	4	upgrade;
	exam	5	uplift.
up-anchor	0.
	syl	up-an:chor
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to weigh anchor.
up-and-coming	0.
	syl	up-and-com:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	promising continued or future success; enterprising.
up-and-down	1.
	syl	up-and-down
	pos	adj.
	def	moving, executed, or formed alternately upwards and downwards.
up-and-down	2.
	syl	up-and-down
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	very steep; vertical. {~} {up and down}.
up-and-down	3.
	syl	up-and-down
	pos	adj.
	def	backwards and forwards (along).
up-and-over	0.
	syl	up-and-o:ver
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a door, etc.
	def	opened by being lifted and moved into a horizontal position.
up-and-under	0.
	syl	up-and-un:der
	pos	n.
	qual	Rugby.
	def	a high kick forwards followed by a charge to the place where it lands.
Upanishad	ety	C19: from Sanskrit upanisad a sitting down near something, from upa near to+ ni down+ s*_idati he sits
Upanishad	0.
	syl	U:pan:i+shad
	pron	<u:1p^niS*d>, <-2S@d>, <ju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	any of a class of the Sanskrit sacred books probably composed between 400 and 200 #7b.c. and embodying the mystical and esoteric doctrines of ancient Hindu philosophy.
Upanishadic	sub
	head	Upanishad
	syl	U:2pan:i+1shad+ic
	pos	adj.
upas	ety	C19: from Malay: poison
upas	1.
	syl	u:pas
	pron	<1ju:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a large moraceous tree of Java, having whitish bark and poisonous milky sap.
upas	2.
	syl	u:pas
	pron	<1ju:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the sap of this tree, used as an arrow poison.
upas	xref
	syl	u:pas
	pron	<1ju:p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {antiar}.
upbeat	1.a.
	syl	up+beat
	pron	<1^p2bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unaccented beat, esp. the last bar,
upbeat	1.b.
	syl	up+beat
	pron	<1^p2bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the upward gesture of a conductor's baton indicating this. Compare {downbeat}.
upbeat	2.
	syl	up+beat
	pron	<1^p2bEt>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward trend (in prosperity, etc.).
upbeat	3.
	syl	up+beat
	pron	<1^p2bEt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	marked by cheerfulness or optimism.
up-bow	0.
	syl	up-bow
	pron	<1^p2b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a stroke of the bow from its tip to its nut on a stringed instrument. Compare {down-bow}.
upbraid	ety	Old English upbregdan; related to Danish bebreide; see #7up, braid 
upbraid	1.
	syl	up+braid
	pron	<^p1brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to reprove or reproach angrily.
upbraid	2.
	syl	up+braid
	pron	<^p1brAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find fault with.
upbraider	sub
	head	upbraid
	syl	up+1braid+er
	pos	n.
upbraiding	sub
	head	upbraid
	syl	up+1braid+ing
	pos	n.
upbraidingly	sub
	head	upbraid
	syl	up+1braid+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
upbringing	0.
	syl	up+bring+ing
	pron	<1^p2briGiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the education of a person during his formative years. Also called: {bringing-up}.
upbuilds	infl
	head	upbuild
	syl	up+builds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
upbuilding	infl
	head	upbuild
	syl	up+build+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
upbuilt	infl
	head	upbuild
	syl	up+built.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
upbuild	0.
	syl	up+build
	pron	<^p1bild>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to build up; enlarge, increase, etc.
upbuilder	sub
	head	upbuild
	syl	up+1build+er
	pos	n.
upcast	1.
	syl	up+cast
	pron	<1^p2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	material cast or thrown up.
upcast	2.
	syl	up+cast
	pron	<1^p2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a ventilation shaft through which air leaves a mine. Compare {{downcast} (sense 3}).
upcast	3.
	syl	up+cast
	pron	<1^p2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	Geology. in a fault
	def	the section of strata that has been displaced upwards.
upcast	4.
	syl	up+cast
	pron	<1^p2ka:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or thrown upwards.
upcasts	infl
	head	upcast
	syl	up+casts
	pos	vb.
upcasting	infl
	head	upcast
	syl	up+cast+ing
	pos	vb.
upcast	infl
	syl	up+cast.
	pos	vb.
upcast	5.
	syl	up+cast
	pron	<1^p2ka:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to throw or cast up.
upcountry	1.
	syl	up+coun:try
	pron	<^p1k^ntri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or coming from the interior of a country or region.
upcountry	2.
	syl	up+coun:try
	pron	<^p1k^ntri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	lacking the sophistication associated with city-dwellers; countrified.
upcountry	3.
	syl	up+coun:try
	pron	<^p1k^ntri>
	pos	n.
	def	the interior part of a region or country.
upcountry	4.
	syl	up+coun:try
	pron	<^p1k^ntri>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards, in, or into the interior part of a country or region.
update	1.
	syl	up+date
	pron	<^p1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring up to date.
update	2.
	syl	up+date
	pron	<^p1dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to modify (a computer instruction) so that the address number is increased each time an instruction is carried out.
update	3.
	syl	up+date
	pron	<1^p2dAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of updating or something that is updated.
updater	sub
	head	update
	syl	up+1dat+er
	pos	n.
updraft	0.
	syl	up+draft
	pron	<1^p2dra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward movement of air or other gas.
upend	1.
	syl	up+end
	pron	<^p1end>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or set or become turned or set on end.
upend	2.
	syl	up+end
	pron	<^p1end>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect or upset drastically.
upgrade	1.
	syl	up+grade
	pron	<^p1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assign or promote (a person or job) to a higher professional rank or position.
upgrade	2.
	syl	up+grade
	pron	<^p1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise in value, importance, esteem, etc.
upgrade	3.
	syl	up+grade
	pron	<^p1grAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to improve (a breed of livestock) by crossing with a better strain.
upgrade	4.
	syl	up+grade
	pron	<1^p2grAd>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an upward slope.
on the upgrade	5.
	head	upgrade
	syl	on the upgrade.
	def	improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc.
upgrade	6.
	syl	up+grade
	pron	<^p1grAd>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	going or sloping up?!wards.
upgrade	7.
	syl	up+grade
	pron	<^p1grAd>
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	up an incline, hill, or slope.
upgrader	sub
	head	upgrade
	syl	up+1grad+er
	pos	n.
upgrowth	1.
	syl	up+growth
	pron	<1^p2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of developing or growing upwards.
upgrowth	2.
	syl	up+growth
	pron	<1^p2gr*uT>
	pos	n.
	def	a result of evolution or growth.
upheaval	1.
	syl	up+heav+al
	pron	<^p1hEvL>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong, sudden, or violent disturb?!ance, as in politics, social conditions, etc.
upheaval	2.
	syl	up+heav+al
	pron	<^p1hEvL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	another word for {uplift} (sense 6).
upheaves	infl
	head	upheave
	syl	up+heaves
	pos	vb.
upheaving	infl
	head	upheave
	syl	up+heav+ing
	pos	vb.
upheaved	infl
	head	upheave
	or	uphove
	syl	up+heaved
	pos	vb.
uphove	infl
	head	upheave
	or	upheaved
	syl	up+hove.
	pos	vb.
upheave	1.
	syl	up+heave
	pron	<^p1hEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to heave or rise upwards.
upheave	2.
	syl	up+heave
	pron	<^p1hEv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Geology.
	def	to thrust (land) upwards or (of land) to be thrust upwards.
upheave	3.
	syl	up+heave
	pron	<^p1hEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb violently; throw into disorder.
upheld	0.
	syl	up+held
	pron	<^p1held>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {uphold}.
uphill	1.
	syl	up+hill
	pron	<1^p1hil>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclining, sloping, or leading upwards.
uphill	2.
	syl	up+hill
	pron	<1^p1hil>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring arduous and protracted effort.
	exam	1	an uphill task.
uphill	3.
	syl	up+hill
	pron	<1^p1hil>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	located on or at a high place.
uphill	4.
	syl	up+hill
	pron	<1^p1hil>
	pos	adv.
	def	up an incline or slope; upwards.
uphill	5.
	syl	up+hill
	pron	<1^p1hil>
	pos	adv.
	def	against difficulties.
uphill	6.
	syl	up+hill
	pron	<1^p1hil>
	pos	n.
	def	a rising incline; ascent.
upholds	infl
	head	uphold
	syl	up+holds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
upholding	infl
	head	uphold
	syl	up+hold+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
upheld	infl
	head	uphold
	syl	up+held.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
uphold	1.
	syl	up+hold
	pron	<^p1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain, affirm, or defend against opposition or challenge.
uphold	2.
	syl	up+hold
	pron	<^p1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give moral support or inspiration to.
uphold	3.
	syl	up+hold
	pron	<^p1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to support physically.
uphold	4.
	syl	up+hold
	pron	<^p1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift up.
upholder	sub
	head	uphold
	syl	up+1hold+er
	pos	n.
upholster	0.
	syl	up+hol+ster
	pron	<^p1h*ulst*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fit (chairs, sofas, etc.) with padding, springs, webbing, and covering.
upholsterer	ety	C17: from upholster small furniture dealer; see #7uphold, -#7ster, -#7er %1
upholsterer	0.
	syl	up+hol+ster+er
	pron	<^p1h*ulst*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who upholsters furniture as a profession.
upholsteries	infl
	head	upholstery
	syl	up+hol+ster:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
upholstery	1.
	syl	up+hol+ster:y
	pron	<^p1h*ulst*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the padding, covering, etc., of a piece of furniture.
upholstery	2.
	syl	up+hol+ster:y
	pron	<^p1h*ulst*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the business, work, or craft of upholstering.
uphroe	0.
	syl	u:phroe
	pron	<1ju:fr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a variant spelling of {euphroe}.
UPI	0.
	syl	U.P.I.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Press International.
upkeep	1.
	syl	up+keep
	pron	<1^p2kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of keeping something in good repair, esp. over a long period; maintenance.
upkeep	2.
	syl	up+keep
	pron	<1^p2kEp>
	pos	n.
	def	the cost of maintenance.
upland	1.
	syl	up+land
	pron	<1^pl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an area of high or relatively high ground.
upland	2.
	syl	up+land
	pron	<1^pl*nd>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or situated in an upland.
upland cotton	1.
	syl	up+land cot+ton
	pos	n.
	def	a tropical American cotton plant, widely cultivated for its fibre.
upland cotton	2.
	syl	up+land cot+ton
	pos	n.
	def	the fibre of this plant, or the fabric woven from it.
sandpiper	alt
	head	upland plover
	or	upland plover
	syl	sand+pip+er
	pos	n.
upland plover	0.
	or	sandpiper
	syl	up+land plov+er
	pos	n.
	def	an American sand?!piper, with a short slender bill and long tail.
uplift	1.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<^p1lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise; elevate; lift up.
uplift	2.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<^p1lift>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise morally, spiritually, culturally, etc.
uplift	3.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<1^p2lift>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act, process, or result of lifting up.
uplift	4.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<1^p2lift>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or process of bettering moral, social or cultural conditions, etc.
uplift	5.a.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<1^p2lift>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a brassiere for lifting and supporting the breasts.
uplift	5.b.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<1^p2lift>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an uplift bra.
uplift	6.
	syl	up+lift
	pron	<1^p2lift>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the process or result of land being raised to a higher level, as during a period of mountain building.
uplifter	sub
	head	uplift
	syl	up+1lift+er
	pos	n.
upliftment	sub
	head	uplift
	syl	up+1lift+ment
	pos	n.
up-market	0.
	syl	up-mar:ket
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to commercial products, services, etc., that are relatively expensive and of superior quality.
upmost	0.
	syl	up+most
	pron	<1^p2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {uppermost}.
Upolu	0.
	syl	U:po:lu
	pron	<u:1p*ulu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW central Pacific, in Western Samoa. Chief town: Apia. Area: 1114 sq. km (430 sq. miles).
upon	1.
	syl	up:on
	pron	<*1pon>
	pos	prep.
	def	another word for {on}.
upon	2.
	syl	up:on
	pron	<*1pon>
	pos	prep.
	def	indicating a position reached by going up.
	exam	1	climb upon my knee.
upon	3.
	syl	up:on
	pron	<*1pon>
	pos	prep.
	def	imminent for.
	exam	1	the weekend was upon us again.
upper	1.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	adj.
	def	higher or highest in relation to physical position, wealth, rank, status, etc.
upper	2.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	lying farther upstream, inland, or farther north.
	exam	1	the upper valley of the Loire.
upper	3.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology, archaeol.
	usage	cap. when part of a name
	def	denoting the late part or division of a period, system, formation, etc..
	exam	1	Upper Palaeolithic.
upper	4.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Maths. of a limit or bound
	def	greater than or equal to one or more numbers or variables.
upper	5.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the higher of two objects, people, etc.
upper	6.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a shoe above the sole, covering the upper surface of the foot.
on one's uppers	7.
	head	upper
	syl	on one's uppers.
	def	extremely poor; destitute.
upper	8.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any tooth of the upper jaw.
upper	9.
	syl	up+per
	pron	<1^p*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (esp. U.S.): {up}. any of various drugs having a stimulant or euphoric effect. Compare {downer}.
upper atmosphere	0.
	syl	up+per at+mo+sphere
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	that part of the atmosphere above the troposphere, esp. at heights that cannot be reached by balloon.
Upper Austria	0.
	syl	Up+per Aus+tri:a
	pos	n.
	def	a province of N Austria: first divided from Lower Austria in 1251. Capital: Linz. Pop.: 1223444 (1971). Area: 11978 sq. km (4625 sq. miles). German name: {Ober*"osterreich}.
Upper Burma	0.
	syl	Up+per Bur+ma
	pos	n.
	def	the inland regions of Burma, in the north of the country.
Upper Canada	1.
	syl	Up+per Can:a+da
	pos	n.
	usage	History. from 1791-1841
	def	the official name of the region of Canada lying southwest of the Ottawa River and north of the lower Great Lakes. Compare {Lower Canada}.
Upper Canada	2.
	syl	Up+per Can:a+da
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in E Canada
	def	another name for {Ontario}.
upper case	1.
	syl	up+per case
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the top half of a compositor's type case in which capital letters, reference marks, and accents are kept.
(upper-case	infl
	head	upper case
	syl	(upper-case
	pos	adj.
upper case	xref
	syl	up+per case
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
upper case	2.
	syl	up+per case
	pos	adj.
	qual	Printing.
	def	of or relating to capital letters kept in this case and used in the setting or production of printed or typed matter.
upper-case	infl
	head	upper case
	syl	up:per-case.
	pos	vb.
upper case	3.
	syl	up+per case
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Printing.
	def	to print with upper-case letters; capitalize.
upper chamber	0.
	syl	up+per cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	another name for an {upper house}.
upper class	1.
	syl	up+per class
	pos	n.
	def	the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy, esp. the wealthy or the aristocracy.
(upper-class	infl
	head	upper class
	syl	(upper-class
	pos	adj.
upper class	xref
	syl	up+per class
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
upper class	2.
	syl	up+per class
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the upper class.
upper class	3.
	syl	up+per class
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. education.
	def	of or relating to the junior or senior classes of a college or high school.
upper crust	0.
	syl	up+per crust
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the upper class.
uppercut	1.
	syl	up:per+cut
	pron	<1^p*2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a short swinging upward blow with the fist delivered at an opponent's chin.
uppercuts	infl
	head	uppercut
	syl	up:per+cuts
	pos	vb.
uppercutting	infl
	head	uppercut
	syl	up:per+cut+ting
	pos	vb.
uppercut	infl
	syl	up:per+cut.
	pos	vb.
uppercut	2.
	syl	up:per+cut
	pron	<1^p*2k^t>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hit (an opponent) with an uppercut.
Upper Egypt	0.
	syl	Up+per E:gypt
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two main administrative districts of Egypt: extends south from Cairo to the Sudan.
the	infl
	head	upper hand
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
upper hand	0.
	syl	up+per hand
	pos	n.
	def	the position of control; advantage (esp. in the phrases {have} {get the upper hand}) .
upper house	0.
	syl	up+per house
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of the two houses of a bicameral legislature. Also called: {upper chamber}. Compare {lower house}.
upper mordent	0.
	syl	up+per mor+dent
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {inverted mordent}.
uppermost	1.
	syl	up:per+most
	pron	<1^p*2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	highest in position, power, importance, etc.
uppermost	2.
	syl	up:per+most
	pron	<1^p*2m*ust>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	in or into the highest position, etc.
Upper Palaeolithic	1.
	syl	Up+per Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pos	n.
	def	the latest of the three periods of the Palaeolithic, beginning about 40000 #7b.c. and ending, in Europe, about 12000 #7b.c.: characterized by the emergence of modern man,
Upper Palaeolithic	2.
	syl	Up+per Pal:ae:o+lith+ic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this period.
Upper Palatinate	0.
	syl	Up+per Pa+lat:i+nate
	pos	n.
	def	See {Palatinate}.
Upper Peninsula	0.
	syl	Up+per Pen+in+su+la
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in the northern U.S. between Lakes Superior and Michigan, constituting the N part of the state of Michigan.
the	infl
	head	upper regions
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
upper regions	0.
	syl	up+per re+gions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	the sky; heavens.
Upper Silesia	0.
	syl	Up+per Si+le:si:a
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SW Poland, formerly ruled by Germany: coal-mining and other heavy industry.
Upper Tunguska	0.
	syl	Up+per Tun+gus+ka
	pos	n.
	def	See {Tunguska}.
Upper Volta	0.
	syl	Up+per Vol+ta
	pos	n.
	def	an inland republic in W Africa: dominated by Mossi kingdoms (10th-19th centuries); French protectorate established in 1896; became an independent republic in 1960; consists mainly of a flat savanna plateau. Languages: French, Mossi, and African languages. Religion: mostly animist, with a Muslim minority. Currency: franc. Capital: Ouagadougou. Pop.: 6144013 (1975). Area: 273200 sq. km (105900 sq. miles).
upper works	0.
	syl	up+per works
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the parts of a vessel above the waterline when fully laden.
uppish	ety	C18: from #7up +-#7ish 
uppish	0.
	syl	up+pish
	pron	<1^piS>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	snobbish, arrogant, or presumptuous.
uppishly	sub
	head	uppish
	syl	up+pish+ly
	pos	adv.
uppishness	sub
	head	uppish
	syl	up+pish+ness
	pos	n.
uppity	ety	C20: humorous formation based on #7up 
uppity	1.
	syl	up+pi+ty
	pron	<1^piti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not yielding easily to persuasion or control.
uppity	2.
	syl	up+pi+ty
	pron	<1^piti>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	another word for {uppish}.
Upsala	alt
	head	Uppsala
	or	Uppsala
	syl	Up+sa+la
	pron	<1^psa:l*>
	pos	n.
Uppsala	0.
	or	Upsala
	syl	Upp+sa+la
	pron	<1^psa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E central Sweden: the royal headquarters in the 13th century; Gothic cathedral (the largest in Sweden) and Sweden's oldest university (1477). Pop.: 137543 (1974 est.).
upraise	1.
	syl	up+raise
	pron	<^p1rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	to lift up; elevate.
upraise	2.
	syl	up+raise
	pron	<^p1rAz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to praise; exalt.
upraiser	sub
	head	upraise
	syl	up+1rais+er
	pos	n.
uprear	0.
	syl	up+rear
	pron	<^p1ri*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lift up; raise.
upright	1.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	vertical or erect.
upright	2.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	honest, honourable, or just.
upright	3.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	adv.
	def	vertically.
upright	4.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical support, such as a stake or post.
upright	5.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {upright piano}.
upright	6.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being vertical.
upright	7.
	syl	up+right
	pron	<1^p2rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make upright.
uprightly	sub
	head	upright
	syl	up+2right+ly
	pos	adv.
uprightness	sub
	head	upright
	syl	up+2right+ness
	pos	n.
upright piano	0.
	syl	up+right pi+an:o
	pos	n.
	def	a piano in which the strings are vertically arranged. Compare {grand piano}.
uprises	infl
	head	uprise
	syl	up+ris:es
	pos	vb.
uprising	infl
	head	uprise
	syl	up+ris+ing
	pos	vb.
uprose	infl
	head	uprise
	syl	up+rose
	pos	vb.
uprisen	infl
	head	uprise
	syl	up+ris+en.
	pos	vb.
uprise	1.
	syl	up+rise
	pron	<^p1rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rise up.
uprise	2.
	syl	up+rise
	pron	<1^p2rIz>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{rise} (senses 24, 25, 30}).
upriser	sub
	head	uprise
	syl	up+1ris+er
	pos	n.
uprising	1.
	syl	up+ris+ing
	pron	<1^p2rIziG>, <^p1rIziG>
	pos	n.
	def	a revolt or rebellion.
uprising	2.
	syl	up+ris+ing
	pron	<1^p2rIziG>, <^p1rIziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an ascent.
upriver	1.
	syl	up+riv:er
	pron	<1^p1riv*>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	towards or near the source of a river.
upriver	2.
	syl	up+riv:er
	pron	<1^p1riv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an area located upstream.
uproar	0.
	syl	up+roar
	pron	<1^p2rc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a commotion or disturbance characterized by loud noise and confusion; turmoil.
uproarious	1.
	syl	up+roar:i+ous
	pron	<^p1rc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing or characterized by an uproar; tumultuous.
uproarious	2.
	syl	up+roar:i+ous
	pron	<^p1rc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely funny; hilarious.
uproarious	3.
	syl	up+roar:i+ous
	pron	<^p1rc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of laughter, etc.
	def	loud and boisterous.
uproariously	sub
	head	uproarious
	syl	up+1roar:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
uproariousness	sub
	head	uproarious
	syl	up+1roar:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
uproot	1.
	syl	up+root
	pron	<^p1ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pull up by or as if by the roots.
uproot	2.
	syl	up+root
	pron	<^p1ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to displace (a person or persons) from native or habitual surroundings.
uproot	3.
	syl	up+root
	pron	<^p1ru:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove or destroy utterly.
uprootedness	sub
	head	uproot
	syl	up+1root+ed+ness
	pos	n.
uprooter	sub
	head	uproot
	syl	up+1root+er
	pos	n.
uprouse	0.
	syl	up+rouse
	pron	<^p1rauz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to rouse or stir up; arouse.
uprush	0.
	syl	up+rush
	pron	<1^p2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward rush, as of consciousness.
upsadaisy	0.
	syl	up+sa+dai+sy
	pron	<1^ps*1dAzi>
	pos	interj.
	def	a variant spelling of {upsy-daisy}.
Upsala	0.
	syl	Up+sa+la
	pron	<1^psa:l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Uppsala}.
ups and downs	0.
	syl	ups and downs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	alternating periods of good and bad fortune, high and low spirits, etc.
upset	ety	C14 (in the sense: to set up, erect; C19 in the sense: to overthrow); related to Middle High German *_ufsetzen to put on, Middle Dutch opzetten 
upsets	infl
	head	upset
	syl	up+sets
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
upsetting	infl
	head	upset
	syl	up+set+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
upset	infl
	syl	up+set.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
upset	1.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to tip or be tipped over; overturn, capsize, or spill.
upset	2.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to disturb the normal state, course, or stability of .
	exam	1	to upset the balance of nature.
upset	3.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to disturb mentally or emotionally.
upset	4.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to defeat or overthrow, usually unexpectedly.
upset	5.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make physically ill.
	exam	1	seafood always upsets my stomach.
upset	6.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to thicken or spread (the end of a bar, rivet, etc.) by forging, hammering, or swagging.
upset	7.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<1^p2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	an unexpected defeat or reversal, as in a contest or plans.
upset	8.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<1^p2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a disturbance or disorder of the emotions, body, etc.
upset	9.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<1^p2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a tool used to upset a bar or rivet; swage.
upset	10.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<1^p2set>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a forging or bar that has been upset in preparation for further processing.
upset	11.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	overturned or capsized.
upset	12.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	emotionally or physically disturbed or distressed.
upset	13.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	disordered; confused.
upset	14.
	syl	up+set
	pron	<^p1set>
	pos	adj.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	defeated or overthrown.
upsettable	sub
	head	upset
	syl	up+1set+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
upsetter	sub
	head	upset
	syl	up+1set+ter
	pos	n.
upsettingly	sub
	head	upset
	syl	up+1set+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
upsetting	0.
	syl	up+set+ting
	pron	<^p1setiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	the process of hammering the end of a heated bar of metal so that its width is increased locally, as in the manufacture of bolts.
upshot	1.
	syl	up+shot
	pron	<1^p2Sot>
	pos	n.
	def	the final result; conclusion; outcome.
upshot	2.
	syl	up+shot
	pron	<1^p2Sot>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	the final shot in a match.
upside	0.
	syl	up+side
	pron	<1^p2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the upper surface or part.
upside down	ety	C16: variant, by folk etymology, of earlier upsodown 
upside down	1.
	syl	up+side down
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	turned over completely; inverted.
upside down	2.
	syl	up+side down
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	confused; topsy-turvy.
	exam	1	an upside-down world.
upside down	3.
	syl	up+side down
	pos	adv.
	def	in an inverted fashion.
upside down	4.
	syl	up+side down
	pos	adv.
	def	in a chaotic or crazy manner.
upside-downness	sub
	head	upside down
	syl	up:side-1down:ness
	pos	n.
upside-down cake	0.
	syl	up:side-down cake
	pos	n.
	def	a sponge cake baked with sliced fruit at the bottom, then inverted before serving.
upsides	0.
	syl	up+sides
	pron	<1^p2sIdz>
	pos	adv.
	usage	Informal, chiefly Brit. foll. by with
	def	equal or level (with), as through revenge or retaliation.
upsilon	ety	C17: from Medieval Greek u psilon simple u, name adopted for graphic u to avoid confusion with graphic oi, since pronunciation was the same for both in Late Greek
upsilon	0.
	syl	up+si+lon
	pron	<1^psi2lon>, <ju:p1sIl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the 20th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GY or #Gy) a vowel, transliterated as or
upsprings	infl
	head	upspring
	syl	up+springs
	pos	vb.
upspringing	infl
	head	upspring
	or	upsprung
	syl	up+spring+ing
	pos	vb.
upsprang	infl
	head	upspring
	or	upsprung
	syl	up+sprang
	pos	vb.
upsprung	infl
	head	upspring
	or	upspringing
	syl	up+sprung
	pos	vb.
upsprung	infl
	head	upspring
	or	upsprang
	syl	up+sprung.
	pos	vb.
upspring	1.
	syl	up+spring
	pron	<^p1spriG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to spring up or come into existence.
upspring	2.
	syl	up+spring
	pron	<1^p2spriG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a leap forwards or upwards.
upspring	3.
	syl	up+spring
	pron	<1^p2spriG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	the act of coming into existence.
upstage	1.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	adv.
	def	on, at, or to the rear of the stage.
upstage	2.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the back half of the stage.
upstage	3.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	haughty; supercilious; aloof.
upstage	4.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move upstage of (another actor), thus forcing him to turn away from the audience.
upstage	5.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to draw attention to oneself from (someone else); steal the show from (someone).
upstage	6.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to treat haughtily.
upstage	7.
	syl	up+stage
	pron	<1^p1stAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the back half of the stage.
upstairs	1.
	syl	up+stairs
	pron	<1^p1ste*z>
	pos	adv.
	def	up the stairs; to or on an upper floor or level.
upstairs	2.
	syl	up+stairs
	pron	<1^p1ste*z>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to or into a higher rank or office.
upstairs	3.
	syl	up+stairs
	pron	<1^p1ste*z>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in the mind.
	exam	1	a little weak upstairs.
kick upstairs	4.
	head	upstairs
	syl	kick upstairs.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to promote to a higher rank or position, esp. one that carries less power.
upstairs	5.a.
	syl	up+stairs
	pron	<1^p1ste*z>
	pos	n.
	def	an upper floor or level.
upstairs	5.b.
	syl	up+stairs
	pron	<1^p1ste*z>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an upstairs room.
upstairs	6.
	syl	up+stairs
	pron	<1^p1ste*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the masters of a household collectively, esp. of a large house. Compare {{downstairs} (sense 3}).
upstanding	1.
	syl	up+stand+ing
	pron	<^p1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of good character.
upstanding	2.
	syl	up+stand+ing
	pron	<^p1st@ndiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	upright and vigorous in build.
be upstanding	3.
	head	upstanding
	syl	be upstanding.
	usage	in a court of law
	def	a direction to all persons present to rise to their feet before the judge enters or leaves the court.
upstandingness	sub
	head	upstanding
	syl	up+1stand+ing+ness
	pos	n.
upstart	1.a.
	syl	up+start
	pron	<1^p2sta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, group, etc., that has risen suddenly to a position of power or wealth.
upstart	1.b.
	syl	up+start
	pron	<1^p2sta:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an upstart tyrant;
	exam	2	an upstart family.
upstart	2.a.
	syl	up+start
	pron	<1^p2sta:t>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrogant or presumptuous person.
upstart	2.b.
	syl	up+start
	pron	<1^p2sta:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	his upstart ambition.
upstart	3.
	syl	up+start
	pron	<^p1sta:t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to start up, as in surprise, etc.
upstate	1.
	syl	up+state
	pron	<1^p1stAt>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	towards, in, from, or relating to the outlying or northern sections of a state, esp. of New York State.
upstate	2.
	syl	up+state
	pron	<1^p1stAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the outlying, esp. northern, sections of a state.
upstater	sub
	head	upstate
	syl	up+1stat+er
	pos	n.
upstream	0.
	syl	up+stream
	pron	<1^p1strEm>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	in or towards the higher part of a stream; against the current.
upstretched	0.
	syl	up+stretched
	pron	<^p1streCt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of the arms
	def	stretched or raised up.
upstroke	1.a.
	syl	up+stroke
	pron	<1^p2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward stroke or movement, as of a pen or brush.
upstroke	1.b.
	syl	up+stroke
	pron	<1^p2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the mark produced by such a stroke.
upstroke	2.
	syl	up+stroke
	pron	<1^p2str*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the upward movement of a piston in a reciprocating engine.
upsurge	1.
	syl	up+surge
	pron	<^p1sR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	to surge up.
upsurge	2.
	syl	up+surge
	pron	<1^p2sR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid rise or swell.
upsweep	1.
	syl	up+sweep
	pron	<1^p2swEp>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve or sweep upwards.
upsweep	2.
	syl	up+sweep
	pron	<1^p2swEp>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an upswept hairstyle.
upsweeps	infl
	head	upsweep
	syl	up+sweeps
	pos	vb.
upsweeping	infl
	head	upsweep
	syl	up+sweep+ing
	pos	vb.
upswept	infl
	head	upsweep
	syl	up+swept.
	pos	vb.
upsweep	3.
	syl	up+sweep
	pron	<^p1swEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sweep, curve, or brush or be swept, curved, or brushed upwards.
upswells	infl
	head	upswell
	syl	up+swells
	pos	vb.
upswelling	infl
	head	upswell
	syl	up+swell+ing
	pos	vb.
upswelled	infl
	head	upswell
	or	upswollen
	syl	up+swelled
	pos	vb.
upswollen	infl
	head	upswell
	or	upswelled
	syl	up+swol+len.
	pos	vb.
upswell	0.
	syl	up+swell
	pron	<^p1swel>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to swell up or cause to swell up.
upswing	1.
	syl	up+swing
	pron	<1^p2swiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	a recovery period in the trade cycle.
upswing	2.
	syl	up+swing
	pron	<1^p2swiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward swing or movement or any increase or improvement.
upswings	infl
	head	upswing
	syl	up+swings
	pos	vb.
upswinging	infl
	head	upswing
	syl	up+swing+ing
	pos	vb.
upswung	infl
	head	upswing
	syl	up+swung.
	pos	vb.
upswing	3.
	syl	up+swing
	pron	<^p1swiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to swing or move up.
upsy-daisy	ety	C18 up-a-daisy, ir?!regularly formed from #7up (adv.)
upsadaisy	alt
	head	upsy-daisy
	or	upsy-daisy
	syl	up+sa+dai+sy
	pos	interj.
upsy-daisy	0.
	or	upsadaisy
	syl	up:sy-dai:sy
	pron	<1^psi1dAzi>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression, usually of reassurance, uttered as when someone, esp. a child, stumbles or is being lifted up.
uptake	1.
	syl	up+take
	pron	<1^p2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe, shaft, etc., that is used to convey smoke or gases, esp. one that connects a furnace to a chimney.
uptake	2.
	syl	up+take
	pron	<1^p2tAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	another term for {upcast} (sense 2).
uptake	3.
	syl	up+take
	pron	<1^p2tAk>
	pos	n.
	def	taking up or lifting up.
quick	4.
	head	uptake
	or	slow on the uptake
	syl	quick
	qual	Informal.
	def	quick (or slow) to understand or learn.
upthrow	1.
	syl	up+throw
	pron	<1^p2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	the upward movement of rocks on one side of a fault plane relative to rocks on the other side.
upthrow	2.
	syl	up+throw
	pron	<1^p2Tr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an upward thrust or throw; upheaval.
upthrust	1.
	syl	up+thrust
	pron	<1^p2Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward push or thrust.
upthrust	2.
	syl	up+thrust
	pron	<1^p2Tr^st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a violent upheaval of the earth's surface.
uptight	1.
	syl	up+tight
	pron	<^p1tIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	displaying tense repressed nervousness, irritability, or anger.
uptight	2.
	syl	up+tight
	pron	<^p1tIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	unable to give expression to one's feelings, personality, etc.
uptilt	0.
	syl	up+tilt
	pron	<^p1tilt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tilt up.
up-to-date	0.a.
	syl	up-to-date
	pos	adj.
	def	modern, current, or fashionable.
	exam	1	an up-to-date magazine.
up-to-date	0.b.
	syl	up-to-date
	pos	adj.
	usage	predicative
	exam	1	the magazine is up to date.
up-to-dately	sub
	head	up-to-date
	syl	up-to-1date:ly
	pos	adv.
up-to-dateness	sub
	head	up-to-date
	syl	up-to-1date:ness
	pos	n.
uptown	1.
	syl	up+town
	pron	<1^p1taun>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	U.S.
	def	towards, in, or relating to some part of a town that is away from the centre.
uptown	2.
	syl	up+town
	pron	<1^p1taun>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	such a part of a town, esp. a residential part.
uptowner	sub
	head	uptown
	syl	up+1town+er
	pos	n.
upturn	1.
	syl	up+turn
	pron	<^p1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn up, over, or upside down.
upturn	2.
	syl	up+turn
	pron	<^p1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create disorder.
upturn	3.
	syl	up+turn
	pron	<^p1tR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct upwards.
upturn	4.
	syl	up+turn
	pron	<1^p2tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an upward turn, trend, or im?!provement.
upturn	5.
	syl	up+turn
	pron	<1^p2tR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	an upheaval or commotion.
UPU	0.
	syl	U.P.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Universal Postal Union.
upward	1.
	syl	up+ward
	pron	<1^pw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	directed or moving towards a higher point or level.
upward	2.
	syl	up+ward
	pron	<1^pw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant of {upwards}.
upwardly	sub
	head	upward
	syl	up+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
upwardness	sub
	head	upward
	syl	up+ward+ness
	pos	n.
upward	alt
	head	upwards
	or	upwards
	syl	up+ward
	pos	adv.
upwards	1.
	or	upward
	syl	up+wards
	pron	<1^pw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	from a lower to a higher place, level, condition, etc.
upwards	2.
	or	upward
	syl	up+wards
	pron	<1^pw*dz>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards a higher level, standing, etc.
upwind	1.
	syl	up+wind
	pron	<1^p1wind>
	pos	adv.
	def	into or against the wind.
upwind	2.
	syl	up+wind
	pron	<1^p1wind>
	pos	adv.
	def	towards or on the side where the wind is blowing; windward.
upwind	3.
	syl	up+wind
	pron	<1^p1wind>
	pos	adj.
	def	going against the wind.
	exam	1	the upwind leg of the course.
upwind	4.
	syl	up+wind
	pron	<1^p1wind>
	pos	adj.
	def	on the windward side.
	exam	1	the upwind side of the house has weathered.
Ur	0.
	syl	Ur
	pron	<R:>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city of Sumer located on a former channel of the Euphrates.
ur-	0.
	syl	ur-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {uro-%1} and {uro-%2} before a vowel.
uracil	ety	C20: from #7{uro -%1}#7+acetic+ -#7il 
uracil	0.
	syl	u:ra+cil
	pron	<1ju*r*sil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a pyrimidine present in all living cells, usually in a combined form, as in RNA. Formula: C\4H\4N\2O\2.
uraemia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek ouron urine+ haima blood
uremia	alt
	head	uraemia
	or	uraemia
	syl	u:re+mi:a
	pron	<ju1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
uraemia	0.
	or	uremia
	syl	u:rae+mi:a
	pron	<ju1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the accumulation of waste products, normally excreted in the urine, in the blood: causes severe headaches, vomiting, etc. Also called: {azotaemia}.
uraemic	sub
	head	uraemia
	or	uremic
	syl	u:1rae+mic
	pos	adj.
uremic	sub
	head	uraemia
	or	uraemic
	syl	u:1re+mic
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
uraeus	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek ouraios, from Egyptian uro asp
uraeuses	infl
	head	uraeus
	syl	u:rae+us:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uraeus	0.
	syl	u:rae+us
	pron	<ju1rE*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the sacred serpent represented on the headdresses of ancient Egyptian kings and gods.
Ural	0.
	syl	U:ral
	pron	<1ju*r*l>, Russian <u1ral>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the central Soviet Union, rising in the S Ural Mountains and flowing south to the Caspian Sea. Length: 2534 km (1575 miles).
Ural-Altaic	1.
	syl	U:ral-Al:ta:ic
	pos	n.
	def	a postulated group of related languages that consists of the Altaic and Finno-Ugric families together with Samoyed, including most of the indigenous languages of the Soviet Union except Russian and Georgian, together with Turkish, Hungarian, Finnish, Mongolian, Manchu, and certain others.
Ural-Altaic	2.
	syl	U:ral-Al:ta:ic
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this group of languages, characterized by agglutination and vowel harmony.
Uralian	alt
	head	Uralic
	or	Uralic
	syl	U:ra+li:an
	pron	<ju1rAli*n>
	pos	n.
Uralic	1.
	or	Uralian
	syl	U:ral+ic
	pron	<ju1r@lik>
	pos	n.
	def	a superfamily of languages consisting of the Finno-Ugric family together with Samoyed. See also {Ural-Altaic}.
Uralic	2.
	or	Uralian
	syl	U:ral+ic
	pron	<ju1r@lik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to these languages.
uralite	0.
	syl	u:ral+ite
	pron	<1ju*r*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amphibole mineral, similar to hornblende, that replaces pyroxene in some igneous and metamorphic rocks.
uralitic	sub
	head	uralite
	syl	u:ral+it+ic
	pron	<2ju*r*1litik>
	pos	adj.
Urals	alt
	head	Ural Mountains
	or	Ural Mountains
	syl	U:rals
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ural Mountains	0.
	or	Urals
	syl	U:ral Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain system of the Soviet Union, extending over 2000 km (1250 miles) from the Arctic Ocean towards the Aral Sea: forms part of the geographical boundary between Europe and Asia; one of the richest mineral areas in the world, with many associated major industrial centres. Highest peak: Mount Narodnaya, 1894 m (6214 ft.).
uranalyses	infl
	head	uranalysis
	syl	u:ra+nal:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uranalysis	0.
	syl	u:ra+nal:y+sis
	pron	<2ju*r*1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a variant spelling of {urinalysis}.
Urania	ety	C17: from Latin, from Greek Ourania, from ouranios heavenly, from ouranos heaven
Urania	1.
	syl	U:ra:ni:a
	pron	<ju1rAni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the Muse of astronomy.
Urania	2.
	syl	U:ra:ni:a
	pron	<ju1rAni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	another name of {Aphrodite}.
Uranian	1.
	syl	U:ra+ni:an
	pron	<ju1rAni*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical inhabitant of the planet Uranus.
Uranian	2.
	syl	U:ra+ni:an
	pron	<ju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Uranus.
Uranian	3.
	syl	U:ra+ni:an
	pron	<ju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the heavens; celestial.
Uranian	4.
	syl	U:ra+ni:an
	pron	<ju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to astronomy; astronomical.
Uranian	5.
	syl	U:ra+ni:an
	pron	<ju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	as an epithet of Aphrodite
	def	heavenly; spiritual.
Uranian	6.
	syl	U:ra+ni:an
	pron	<ju1rAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Muse Urania.
uranic	H1.0.
	syl	u:ran+ic
	pron	<ju1r@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing uranium, esp. in a high valence state.
uranic	ety	C19: from Greek ouranos heaven
uranic	H2.0.
	syl	u:ran+ic
	pron	<ju1r@nik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	astronomical or celestial.
uranide	0.
	syl	u:ra+nide
	pron	<1ju*r*2nId>
	pos	n.
	def	any element having an atomic number greater than that of protactinium.
uraninite	ety	C19: see #7uranium, -#7{in}#7, -#7{ite %1}
uraninite	0.
	syl	u:ran:i+nite
	pron	<ju1r@ni2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a blackish heavy radioactive mineral consisting of uranium oxide in cubic crystalline form together with radium, lead, helium, etc.: occurs in coarse granite. Formula: UO\2.
uranism	ety	C20: from German Uranismus, from Greek ouranios heavenly, i.e. spiritual; compare U#7ranian (sense 5)
uranism	0.
	syl	u:ran+ism
	pron	<1ju*r@niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {homosexuality} (esp. male homosexuality).
uranite	0.
	syl	u:ra+nite
	pron	<1ju*r*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various minerals containing uranium, esp. torbernite or autunite.
uranitic	sub
	head	uranite
	syl	u:ra+nit+ic
	pron	<2ju*r*1nitik>
	pos	adj.
uranium	ety	C18: from New Latin, from U#7ranus ; from the fact that the element was discovered soon after the planet
uranium	0.
	syl	u:ra+ni:um
	pron	<ju1rAni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a radioactive silvery-white metallic element of the actinide series. It occurs in several minerals including pitchblende, carnotite, and autunite and is used chiefly as a source of nuclear energy by fission of the radioisotope {uranium-235}. Symbol: U; atomic no.: 92; atomic wt.: 238.03; half-life of most stable isotope, %2%3%8U: 4.51#M10%9 years; valency: 2-6; relative density: 18.95 (approx.); melting pt.: 1132?%C; boiling pt.: 3818?%C.
uranium series	0.
	syl	u:ra+ni:um se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a radioactive series that starts with uranium-238 and ends with lead-206.
urano-	ety	from Greek ouranos 
urano-	0.
	syl	u:ra:no-
	usage	combining form.
	def	denoting the heavens.
	exam	1	uranography.
uranography	0.
	syl	u:ra+nog+ra+phy
	pron	<2ju*r*1nogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy concerned with the description and mapping of the stars, galaxies, etc.
uranographer	sub
	head	uranography
	or	uranographist
	syl	u:ra+1nog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
uranographist	sub
	head	uranography
	or	uranographer
	syl	u:ra+1nog+ra+phist
	pos	n.
uranographic	sub
	head	uranography
	or	uranographical
	syl	u:ra+no+graph+ic
	pron	<2ju*r*n*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
uranographical	sub
	head	uranography
	or	uranographic
	syl	u:ra+no+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
uranous	0.
	syl	u:ra+nous
	pron	<1ju*r*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing uranium, esp. in a low valence state.
Uranus	H1.0.
	syl	U:ra:nus
	pron	<ju1rAn*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the personification of the sky, who, as a god, ruled the universe and fathered the Titans and Cyclopes on his wife and mother Gaea (earth). He was overthrown by his son Cronus.
Uranus	ety	C19: from Latin *_Uranus, from Greek Ouranos heaven
Uranus	H2.0.
	syl	U:ra+nus
	pron	<ju1rAn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the giant planets, the seventh planet from the sun, sometimes visible to the naked eye. It has five satellites and an axis of rotation almost lying in the plane of the orbit. Mean distance from sun: 2870 million km; period of revolution around sun: 84 years; period of axial rotation: 10.8 hours; diameter and mass: 3.7 and 14.5 times that of earth respectively.
uranyl	ety	C19: from #7uranium+ -#7yl 
uranyl	0.
	syl	u:ra+nyl
	pron	<1ju*r*nil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the divalent ion UO%2@b\2%+#800887 or the group UO\2.
uranylic	sub
	head	uranyl
	syl	u:ra+1nyl+ic
	pos	adj.
urate	0.
	syl	u:rate
	pron	<1ju*rAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of uric acid.
uratic	sub
	head	urate
	syl	u:rat+ic
	pron	<ju1r@tik>
	pos	adj.
urban	ety	C17: from Latin urb*_anus, from urbs city
urban	1.
	syl	ur+ban
	pron	<1R:bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or constituting a city or town.
urban	2.
	syl	ur+ban
	pron	<1R:bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in a city or town.
urban	xref
	syl	ur+ban
	pron	<1R:bN>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {rural}.
Urban II	0.
	syl	Ur:ban II
	pron	<1R:bN>
	pos	n.
	def	original name or ??1042-99, French ecclesiastic; pope (1088-99). He inaugurated the First Crusade at the Council of Clermont (1095).
urban blues	0.
	syl	ur+ban blues
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an extravert and rhythmic style of blues, usually accompanied by a band.
urban district	1.
	syl	ur+ban dis+trict
	pos	n.
	usage	in England and Wales from 1888 to 1974 and Northern Ireland from 1898 to 1973
	def	an urban division of an administrative county with an elected council in charge of housing and environmental services: usually made up of one or more thickly populated areas but lacking a borough charter.
urban district	2.
	syl	ur+ban dis+trict
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Republic of Ireland
	def	any of 49 medium-sized towns with their own elected councils.
urbane	ety	C16: from Latin urb*_anus belonging to the town; see #7urban 
urbane	0.
	syl	ur+bane
	pron	<R:1bAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by elegance or sophistication.
urbanely	sub
	head	urbane
	syl	ur+1bane+ly
	pos	adv.
urbaneness	sub
	head	urbane
	syl	ur+1bane+ness
	pos	n.
urban guerrilla	0.
	syl	ur+ban guer+ril+la
	pos	n.
	def	a guerrilla who operates in a town or city, engaging in terrorism, kidnapping, etc.
urbanism	1.a.
	syl	ur+ban+ism
	pron	<1R:b*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the character of city life.
urbanism	1.b.
	syl	ur+ban+ism
	pron	<1R:b*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the study of this.
urbanism	2.
	syl	ur+ban+ism
	pron	<1R:b*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a less common term for {urbanization}.
urbanite	0.
	syl	ur+ban+ite
	pron	<1R:b*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a resident of an urban community; city dweller.
urbanities	infl
	head	urbanity
	syl	ur+ban+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
urbanity	1.
	syl	ur+ban+i:ty
	pron	<R:1b@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being urbane.
urbanity	2.
	syl	ur+ban+i:ty
	pron	<R:1b@niti>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	civilities or courtesies.
urbanise	alt
	head	urbanize
	or	urbanize
	syl	ur+ban+ise
	pron	<1R:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
urbanize	1.a.
	or	urbanise
	syl	ur+ban+ize
	pron	<1R:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (esp. a predominantly rural area or country) more industrialized and urban.
urbanize	1.b.
	or	urbanise
	syl	ur+ban+ize
	pron	<1R:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause the migration of an increasing proportion of (rural dwellers) into cities.
urbanize	2.
	or	urbanise
	syl	ur+ban+ize
	pron	<1R:b*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make urbane. &- {@!ur+ban@.i+#!zation} {@!ur+ban@.i+#!sa+tion}
urban renewal	0.
	syl	ur+ban re+new+al
	pos	n.
	def	the process of redeveloping dilapidated or no longer functional urban areas.
urbi et orbi	0.
	syl	ur:bi et or:bi
	pron	Latin. <1R:bi> <et> <1c:bi>
	pos	adv.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	to the city and the world: a phrase qualifying the solemn papal blessing.
URC	0.
	syl	U.R.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United Reformed Church.
urceolate	ety	C18: via New Latin urceol*_atus, from Latin urceolus diminutive of urceus a pitcher
urceolate	0.
	syl	ur+ce:o+late
	pron	<1R:si*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like an urn or pitcher.
	exam	1	an urceolate corolla.
urchin	ety	C13: urchon, from Old French heri*,con, from Latin *_ericius hedgehog, from *_er, related to Greek kh*_er hedgehog
urchin	1.
	syl	ur+chin
	pron	<1R:Cin>
	pos	n.
	def	a mischievous roguish child, esp. one who is young, small, or raggedly dressed.
urchin	2.
	syl	ur+chin
	pron	<1R:Cin>
	pos	n.
	def	See {sea urchin, heart urchin}.
urchin	3.
	syl	ur+chin
	pron	<1R:Cin>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect name for a {hedgehog}.
urchin	4.
	syl	ur+chin
	pron	<1R:Cin>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two cylinders in a carding machine that are covered with carding cloth.
urchin	5.
	syl	ur+chin
	pron	<1R:Cin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an elf or sprite.
urd	0.
	syl	urd
	pron	<R:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {black gram} ({see {gram%2} (sense 1)}).
urd'e	ety	C16 urdee: probably a misreading and misunderstanding of French vid*'ee in the phrase croix aiquiss*'ee et vid*'ee cross sharply pointed and reduced
urd'ee	alt
	head	urd'e
	or	urd'e
	syl	ur+d*'ee
	pron	<1R:dA>, <-dE>, <-di>
	pos	adj.
urd'e	0.
	or	urd'ee
	syl	ur:d*'e
	pron	<1R:dA>, <-dE>, <-di>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	having points; pointed.
Urdu	0.
	syl	Ur:du
	pron	<1u*du:>, <1R:->
	pos	n.
	def	an official language of Pakistan, also spoken in Afghanistan, usually written in Arabic script. It belongs to the Indic branch of the Indo-European family of languages, being closely related to Hindi but containing many Arabic and Persian loan words.
-ure	ety	from French, from Latin -*_ura 
-ure	0.
	syl	-ure
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-ure	1.
	syl	-ure
	def	indicating act, process, or result.
	exam	1	seizure.
-ure	2.
	syl	-ure
	def	indicating function or office.
	exam	1	legislature;
	exam	2	prefecture.
urea	ety	C19: from New Latin, from French ur*'ee, from Greek ouron #7urine 
urea	0.
	syl	u:re:a
	pron	<1ju*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a white water-soluble crystalline compound with a saline taste and often an odour of ammonia, produced by protein metabolism and excreted in urine. A synthetic form is used as a fertilizer, animal feed, and in the manufacture of synthetic resins. Formula: CO(NH\2)\2.
ureal	sub
	head	urea
	or	ureic
	syl	u:1re:al
	pos	adj.
ureic	sub
	head	urea
	or	ureal
	syl	u:1re:ic
	pos	adj.
urea-formaldehyde resin	0.
	syl	u:re:a-for:mal:de:hyde res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of rigid odourless synthetic materials that are made from urea and formaldehyde and are used in electrical fittings, adhesives, laminates, and finishes for textiles.
urease	0.
	syl	u:re:ase
	pron	<1ju*ri2As>, <-2Az>
	pos	n.
	def	an enzyme occurring in many plants, esp. fungi, that converts urea to ammonium carbonate.
uredium	ety	C20: from New Latin, from #7uredo 
uredinium	alt
	head	uredium
	or	uredium
	syl	u:re:din+i:um
	pron	<2ju*ri1dini*m>
	pos	n.
uredia	infl
	head	uredium
	or	uredinia
	syl	u:re:di:a
	pron	<-di*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uredinia	infl
	head	uredium
	or	uredia
	syl	u:re:din:i:a
	pron	<-1dini*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uredium	0.
	or	uredinium
	syl	u:re:di:um
	pron	<ju1rEdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a spore-producing body of some rust fungi in which uredospores are formed. Also called: {uredinium, uredosorus}.
uredial	sub
	head	uredium
	syl	u:1re+di:al
	pos	adj.
uredo	ety	C18: from Latin: burning itch, from *_urere to burn
uredines	infl
	head	uredo
	syl	u:re:di+nes
	pron	<ju1rEdi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uredo	0.
	syl	u:re:do
	pron	<ju1rEd*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {urticaria}.
uredosori	infl
	head	uredosorus
	syl	u:re:do+so+ri
	pron	<-1sc:rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uredosorus	0.
	syl	u:re:do+so+rus
	pron	<ju2rEd*u1sc:r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {uredium}.
uredospore	0.
	syl	u:re:do+spore
	pron	<ju1rEd*u2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the brownish spores that are produced in each uredium of the rust fungi and spread the infection between hosts.
ureide	1.
	syl	u:re:ide
	pron	<1ju*ri2Id>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of organic compounds derived from urea by replacing one or more of its hydrogen atoms by organic groups.
ureide	2.
	syl	u:re:ide
	pron	<1ju*ri2Id>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any of a class of derivatives of urea and carboxylic acids, in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by acyl groups: includes the cyclic ureides, such as alloxan.
uremia	0.
	syl	u:re:mi:a
	pron	<ju1rEmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. spelling of {uraemia}. &- {u@.#!re@.mic}
-uret	ety	from New Latin -uretum 
-uret	0.
	syl	-u:ret
	pos	suffix.
	def	formerly used to form the names of binary chemical compounds.
ureter	ety	C16: via New Latin from Greek our*_et*_er, from ourein to #7urinate 
ureter	0.
	syl	u:re:ter
	pron	<ju1rEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the tube that conveys urine from the kidney to the urinary bladder or cloaca.
ureteral	sub
	head	ureter
	or	ureteric
	syl	u:1re:ter+al
	pron	<2ju*ri1terik>
	pos	adj.
ureteric	sub
	head	ureter
	or	ureteral
	syl	u:re:ter+ic
	pron	<2ju*ri1terik>
	pos	adj.
urethane	ety	C19: from #7uro -%1#7+ethyl+ -#7ane 
urethan	alt
	head	urethane
	or	urethane
	syl	u:re:than
	pron	<1ju*ri2T@n>
	pos	n.
urethane	1.
	or	urethan
	syl	u:re:thane
	pron	<1ju*ri2TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {polyurethane}.
urethane	2.
	or	urethan
	syl	u:re:thane
	pron	<1ju*ri2TAn>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ethyl carbamate}.
urethra	ety	C17: via Late Latin from Greek our*_ethra, from ourein to #7urinate 
urethrae	infl
	head	urethra
	or	urethras
	syl	u:re:thrae
	pron	<-TrE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
urethras	infl
	head	urethra
	or	urethrae
	syl	u:re:thras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
urethra	0.
	syl	u:re:thra
	pron	<ju1rETr*>
	pos	n.
	def	the canal that in most mammals conveys urine from the bladder out of the body. In human males it also conveys semen.
urethral	sub
	head	urethra
	syl	u:1re:thral
	pos	adj.
urethritis	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Late Latin #7urethra 
urethritis	0.
	syl	u:re:thri+tis
	pron	<2ju*ri1TrItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the urethra.
urethritic	sub
	head	urethritis
	syl	u:re:thrit+ic
	pron	<2ju*ri1Tritik>
	pos	adj.
urethroscope	ety	C20: see #7urethra, -#7scope 
urethroscope	0.
	syl	u:re:thro+scope
	pron	<ju1rETr*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	a medical instrument for examining the urethra.
urethroscopic	sub
	head	urethroscope
	syl	u:re:thro+scop+ic
	pron	<ju2rETr*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
urethroscopy	sub
	head	urethroscope
	syl	u:re:thros+co+py
	pron	<2ju*ri1Trosk*pi>
	pos	n.
uretic	ety	C19: via Late Latin from Greek our*_etikos, from ouron #7urine 
uretic	0.
	syl	u:ret+ic
	pron	<ju1retik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the urine.
Harold Clayton	infl
	head	Urey
	syl	Har:old Clay:ton.
	pos	n.
Urey	0.
	syl	U:rey
	pron	<1ju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1893, U.S. chemist, who discovered the heavy isotope of hydrogen, deuterium (1932), and worked on methods of separating uranium isotopes: Nobel prize for chemistry 1934.
Urfa	0.
	syl	Ur:fa
	pron	<1R:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Turkey: market town. Pop.: 132934 (1975). Ancient name: {Edessa}.
Urga	0.
	syl	Ur:ga
	pron	<1R:g*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1924) of {Ulan Bator}.
urge	ety	C16: from Latin urg*_ere 
urge	1.
	syl	urge
	pron	<R:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plead, press, or move (someone to do something).
	exam	1	we urged him to surrender.
urge	2.
	syl	urge
	pron	<R:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to advocate or recommend earnestly and persistently; plead or insist on.
	exam	1	to urge the need for safety.
urge	3.
	syl	urge
	pron	<R:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impel, drive, or hasten onwards.
	exam	1	he urged the horses on.
urge	4.
	syl	urge
	pron	<R:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	to stimulate, excite, or incite.
urge	5.
	syl	urge
	pron	<R:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong impulse, inner drive, or yearning.
urgingly	sub
	head	urge
	syl	urg+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
urgent	1.
	syl	ur+gent
	pron	<1R:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	requiring or compelling speedy action or attention.
	exam	1	the matter is urgent;
	exam	2	an urgent message.
urgent	2.
	syl	ur+gent
	pron	<1R:J*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	earnest and persistent.
urgency	sub
	head	urgent
	syl	ur+gen+cy
	pron	<1R:J*nsi>
	pos	n.
urgently	sub
	head	urgent
	syl	ur+gent+ly
	pos	adv.
urger	1.
	syl	urg+er
	pron	<1R:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who urges.
urger	2.
	syl	urg+er
	pron	<1R:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a person who is unwilling to take risks, speculate, etc., on his own account, esp. one who encourages others to do so.
-urgy	ety	from Greek -urgia, from ergon #7work 
-urgy	0.
	syl	-ur:gy
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating technology concerned with a specified material.
	exam	1	metallurgy.
Uri	0.
	syl	U:ri
	pron	German <1u:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the original three cantons of Switzerland, in the centre of the country: mainly German-speaking and Roman Catholic. Capital: Altdorf. Pop.: 34091 (1970). Area: 1075 sq. km (415 sq. miles).
-uria	ety	from Greek -ouria, from ouron urine
-uria	0.
	syl	-u:ri:a
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating a diseased or abnormal condition of the urine.
	exam	1	dysuria;
	exam	2	pyuria.
-uric	sub
	head	-uria
	syl	-u:ric
	pos	adj.
Uriah	0.
	syl	U:ri:ah
	pron	<ju1rI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hittite officer, who was killed in battle on instructions from David so that he could marry Uriah's wife Bathsheba (II Samuel 11).
uric	ety	C18: from #7uro -%1#7+ -#7ic 
uric	0.
	syl	u:ric
	pron	<1ju*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerning, or derived from urine.
uric acid	0.
	syl	u:ric ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless tasteless crystalline product of protein metabolism, present in the blood and urine; 2,6,8-tri?!hydroxypurine. Formula: C\5H\4N\4O\3.
uridine	ety	C20: from #7uro -%1#7+ -#7ide+ -#7ine %2
uridine	0.
	syl	ur:i+dine
	pron	<1ju*ri2dEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a nucleoside present in all living cells in a combined form, esp. in RNA.
Uriel	0.
	syl	U:ri:el
	pron	<1ju*ri*l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four chief angels in Jewish apocryphal writings.
Urim and Thummim	ety	C16: from Hebrew
Urim and Thummim	0.
	syl	U:rim and Thum+mim
	pron	<1ju*rim> <1T^mim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	two objects probably used as oracles and carried in the breastplate of the high priest (Exodus 28:30).
urinal	1.
	syl	u:ri+nal
	pron	<ju1rInL>, <1ju*ri->
	pos	n.
	def	a sanitary fitting, esp. one fixed to a wall, used by men for urination.
urinal	2.
	syl	u:ri+nal
	pron	<ju1rInL>, <1ju*ri->
	pos	n.
	def	a room containing urinals.
urinal	3.
	syl	u:ri+nal
	pron	<ju1rInL>, <1ju*ri->
	pos	n.
	def	any vessel for holding urine prior to its disposal.
uranalysis	alt
	head	urinalysis
	or	urinalysis
	syl	u:ra+nal:y+sis
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
urinalyses	infl
	head	urinalysis
	syl	u:ri+nal:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
urinalysis	0.
	or	uranalysis
	syl	u:ri+nal:y+sis
	pron	<2ju*ri1n@lisis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	chemical analysis of the urine to test for the presence of disease.
urinant	ety	C17: from Latin *_urin*_ari to dive
urinant	0.
	syl	u:ri+nant
	pron	<1ju*rin*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	def	having the head downwards.
urinary	1.
	syl	u:ri+nar:y
	pron	<1ju*rin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to urine or to the organs and structures that secrete and pass urine.
urinaries	infl
	head	urinary
	syl	u:ri+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
urinary	2.
	syl	u:ri+nar:y
	pron	<1ju*rin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a reservoir for urine.
urinary	3.
	syl	u:ri+nar:y
	pron	<1ju*rin*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {urinal}.
urinary bladder	0.
	syl	u:ri+nar:y blad+der
	pos	n.
	def	a distensible membranous sac in which the urine excreted from the kidneys is stored.
urinate	0.
	syl	u:ri+nate
	pron	<1ju*ri2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to excrete or void urine; micturate.
urination	sub
	head	urinate
	syl	u:ri+1na+tion
	pos	n.
urinative	sub
	head	urinate
	syl	u:ri+na+tive
	pos	adj.
urine	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin *_ur*_ina; related to Greek ouron, Latin *_ur*_in*_are to plunge under water
urine	0.
	syl	u:rine
	pron	<1ju*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	the pale yellow slightly acid fluid excreted by the kidneys, containing waste products removed from the blood. It is stored in the urinary bladder and discharged through the urethra.
uriniferous	0.
	syl	u:ri+nif+er+ous
	pron	<2ju*ri1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	conveying urine.
urinogenital	0.
	syl	u:ri+no+gen:i+tal
	pron	<2ju*rin*u1JenitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {urogenital} or {genitourinary}.
urinose	alt
	head	urinous
	or	urinous
	syl	u:ri+nose
	pos	adj.
urinous	0.
	or	urinose
	syl	u:ri+nous
	pron	<1ju*rin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or containing urine.
Lake	infl
	head	Urmia
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Urmia	0.
	syl	Ur+mi:a
	pron	<1R:mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow lake in NW Iran, at an altitude of 1300 m (4250 ft.): the largest lake in Iran, varying in area from 4000-6000 sq. km (1500-2300 sq. miles) between autumn and spring.
Urmston	0.
	syl	Urm+ston
	pron	<1R:mst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 44523 (1971).
urn	ety	C14: from Latin *_urna; related to Latin *_urere to burn, urceus pitcher, Greek hurkh*_e jar
urn	1.
	syl	urn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vaselike receptacle or vessel, esp. a large bulbous one with a foot.
urn	2.
	syl	urn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vase used as a receptacle for the ashes of the dead.
urn	3.
	syl	urn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large vessel, usually of metal, with a tap, used for making and holding tea, coffee, etc.
urn	4.
	syl	urn
	pron	<R:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the spore-producing capsule of a moss.
urnlike	sub
	head	urn
	syl	urn+2like
	pos	adj.
urnfield	1.
	syl	urn+field
	pron	<1R:n2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a cemetery full of individual cremation urns.
urnfield	2.
	syl	urn+field
	pron	<1R:n2fEld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a number of Bronze Age cultures
	def	characterized by cremation in urns, which began in E Europe about the second millennium #7b.c. and by the seventh century #7b.c. had covered almost all of mainland Europe.
urning	ety	C20: from German, from U#7rania (Aphrodite); compare #7uranism 
urning	0.
	syl	urn+ing
	pron	<1R:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {homosexual} (esp. a male homosexual).
uro-	ety	from Greek ouron urine
uro-	ety	from Greek oura 
urochord	1.
	syl	u:ro+chord
	pron	<1ju*r*u2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the notochord of a larval tunicate, typically confined to the tail region. {~}
urochord	2.
	syl	u:ro+chord
	pron	<1ju*r*u2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {u@.ro+chor+date} (@!j$u$$r$$$u#!k@$$:de$It). another word for {tunicate}. &- {@!u@.ro+#!chor+dal}
urochrome	0.
	syl	u:ro+chrome
	pron	<1ju*r*u2kr*um>
	pos	n.
	def	the yellowish pigment that colours urine.
urodele	ety	C19: from French urod*`ele, from #7uro -%2#7+ -d*`ele, from Greek d*_elos evident
urodele	1.
	syl	u:ro+dele
	pron	<1ju*r*u2dEl>
	pos	n.
	def	any amphibian of the order having a long body and tail and four short limbs: includes the salamanders and newts.
urodele	2.
	syl	u:ro+dele
	pron	<1ju*r*u2dEl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the
urinogenital	alt
	head	urogenital
	or	urogenital
	syl	u:ri+no+gen:i+tal
	pos	adj.
urogenital	0.
	or	urinogenital
	syl	u:ro+gen:i+tal
	pron	<2ju*r*u1JenitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the urinary and genital organs and their functions. Also: {genitourinary}.
tract	alt
	head	urogenital system
	or	urogenital system
	syl	tract
	pos	n.
urogenital system	0.
	or	tract
	syl	u:ro+gen:i+tal sys+tem
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the urinary tract and reproductive organs.
urogenous	1.
	syl	u:rog+e:nous
	pron	<ju1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing or derived from urine.
urogenous	2.
	syl	u:rog+e:nous
	pron	<ju1roJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	involved in the secretion and excretion of urine.
urolith	0.
	syl	u:ro+lith
	pron	<1ju*r*uliT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a calculus in the urinary tract.
urolithic	sub
	head	urolith
	syl	u:ro+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
urology	0.
	syl	u:rol+o:gy
	pron	<ju1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of diseases of the urogenital tract.
urologic	sub
	head	urology
	or	urological
	syl	u:ro+log+ic
	pron	<2ju*r*1loJik>
	pos	adj.
urological	sub
	head	urology
	or	urologic
	syl	u:ro+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
urologist	sub
	head	urology
	syl	u:1rol:o+gist
	pos	n.
uropod	0.
	syl	u:ro+pod
	pron	<1ju*r*u2pod>
	pos	n.
	def	the paired appendage that arises from the last segment of the body in lobsters and related crustaceans and forms part of the tail fan.
uropodal	sub
	head	uropod
	or	uropodous
	syl	u:rop:o+dal
	pron	<ju1rop*dL>
	pos	adj.
uropodous	sub
	head	uropod
	or	uropodal
	syl	u:1rop:o+dous
	pos	adj.
uropygial gland	0.
	syl	u:ro+pyg+i:al gland
	pos	n.
	def	a gland, situated at the base of the tail in most birds, that secretes oil used in preening.
uropygium	ety	C19: via New Latin from Greek ouropugion, from #7uro -%2#7+ pug*_e rump
uropygium	0.
	syl	u:ro+pyg+i:um
	pron	<2ju*r*1piJi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the hindmost part of a bird's body, from which the tail feathers grow.
uropygial	sub
	head	uropygium
	syl	u:ro+1pyg+i:al
	pos	adj.
uroscopy	0.
	syl	u:ros+co+py
	pron	<ju1rosk*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	examination of the urine. See also {urinalysis}.
uroscopic	sub
	head	uroscopy
	syl	u:ro+scop+ic
	pron	<2ju*r*1skopik>
	pos	adj.
uroscopist	sub
	head	uroscopy
	syl	u:1ros+co+pist
	pos	n.
urostyle	0.
	syl	u:ro+style
	pron	<1ju*r*u2stIl>
	pos	n.
	def	the bony rod forming the last segment of the vertebral column of frogs, toads, and related amphibians.
Urquhart	0.
	syl	Ur:quhart
	pron	<1R:k*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. 1611-60, Scottish author and translator of Rabelais' and (1653; 1693).
Ursa Major	ety	Latin: greater bear
Ursae Majoris	infl
	head	Ursa Major
	syl	Ur+sae Ma+jor+is
	pron	<1R:sE> <m*1Jc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Ursa Major	0.
	syl	Ur:sa Ma+jor
	pron	<1R:s*> <1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an extensive conspicuous constellation in the N hemisphere, visible north of latitude 40?%. The seven brightest stars form the {Plough}. A line through the two brightest stars points to the Pole Star lying in {Ursa Minor}. Also called: the {Great Bear}, the {Bear}.
Ursa Minor	ety	Latin: lesser bear
Ursae Minoris	infl
	head	Ursa Minor
	syl	Ur+sae Mi+nor+is
	pron	<1R:sE> <mi1nc:ris>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Ursa Minor	0.
	syl	Ur:sa Mi+nor
	pron	<1R:s*> <1mIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small faint constellation, the brightest star of which is the Pole Star, lying 1?% from the true celestial pole. Also called: the {Little Bear}, the {Bear}, (U.S. only) the {Little Dipper}.
ursine	ety	C16: from Latin ursus a bear
ursine	0.
	syl	ur+sine
	pron	<1R:sIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a bear or bears.
ursine howler	0.
	syl	ur+sine howl+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {red howler} (see {howler} (the monkey)).
Ursprache	ety	from ur- primeval, original+ Sprache language
Ursprache	0.
	syl	Ur+spra+che
	pron	German. <1u:r2Spra:x*>
	pos	n.
	def	any hypothetical extinct and unrecorded language reconstructed from groups of related recorded languages. For example, Germanic is an Ursprache reconstructed by comparison of English, Dutch, German, the Scandinavian languages, and Gothic; Indo-European is an Ursprache reconstructed by comparison of the Germanic group, Latin, Sanskrit, etc.
Saint	infl
	head	Ursula
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Ursula	0.
	syl	Ur:su:la
	pron	<1R:sjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a legendary British princess of the fourth or fifth century #7a.d., said to have been martyred together with 11000 virgins by the Huns at Cologne.
Ursuline	ety	C16: named after St. U#7rsula, patron saint of St. Angela Merici, who founded the order
Ursuline	0.
	syl	Ur+su+line
	pron	<1R:sju2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of one of an order of nuns devoted to teaching in the Roman Catholic Church: founded in 1537 at Brescia.
Urtext	ety	from ur- original+#7text 
Urtext	0.
	syl	Ur+text
	pron	German. <1u:r2tekst>
	pos	n.
	def	the earliest form of a text reconstructed by linguistic scholars as a basis for variants in later texts still in existence.
urticaceous	ety	C18: via New Latin from Latin urt*_ica nettle, from *_urere to burn
urticaceous	0.
	syl	ur+ti+ca+ceous
	pron	<2R:ti1kAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of plants, having small flowers and, in many species, stinging hairs: includes the nettles and pellitory.
urticaria	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin urt*_ica nettle
urticaria	0.
	syl	ur+ti+car:i:a
	pron	<2R:ti1ke*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a skin condition characterized by the formation of itchy red or whitish raised patches, usually caused by an allergy. Nontechnical names: {hives, nettle rash}.
urticarial	sub
	head	urticaria
	or	urticarious
	syl	ur+ti+1car+i:al
	pos	adj.
urticarious	sub
	head	urticaria
	or	urticarial
	syl	ur+ti+1car:i+ous
	pos	adj.
urticate	ety	C19: from Medieval Latin urt*_ic*_are to sting, from Latin urt*_ica a nettle
urticate	1.
	syl	ur+ti+cate
	pron	<1R:ti2kAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by the presence of wheals.
urticate	2.
	syl	ur+ti+cate
	pron	<1R:ti2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to perform urtication.
urtication	1.
	syl	ur+ti+ca+tion
	pron	<2R:ti1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a burning or itching sensation.
urtication	2.
	syl	ur+ti+ca+tion
	pron	<2R:ti1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {urticaria}.
urtication	3.
	syl	ur+ti+ca+tion
	pron	<2R:ti1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former method of producing counterirritation of the skin by beating the area with nettles.
Uru	0.
	syl	Uru.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Uruguay.
Uruapan	0.
	syl	U:rua+pan
	pron	Spanish <u1rwapan>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Mexico, in Michoac*'an state: agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 114979 (1974 est.).
Uruguay	0.
	syl	U:ru+guay
	pron	<1ju*r*2gwI>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in South America, on the Atlantic: Spanish colonization began in 1624, followed by Portuguese settlement in 1680; revolted against Spanish rule in 1820 but was annexed by the Portuguese to Brazil; gained independence in 1825. It consists mainly of rolling grassy plains, low hills, and plateaus. Official language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catholic. Currency: peso. Capital: Monte?!video. Pop.: 2763964 (1975). Area: 182427 sq. km (70435 sq. miles).
Uruguayan	sub
	head	Uruguay
	syl	U:ru+1guay+an
	pos	adj. n.
Wu-lu-mu-ch'i	alt
	head	Urumchi
	or	Urumchi
	syl	Wu-lu-mu-ch'i
	pos	n.
Urumchi	0.
	or	Wu-lu-mu-ch'i
	syl	U:rum+chi
	pron	<u:1ru:mCi>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW China, capital of Sinkiang-Uighur AR: trading centre on a N route between China and the Soviet Union. Pop.: 500000 (1970 est.). Former name: {Tihwa}.
Urundi	0.
	syl	U:run+di
	pron	<u1rundi>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1962) of {Burundi}.
urus	ety	C17: from *_urus, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German *_ur, Old Norse urr, Greek ouros aurochs
uruses	infl
	head	urus
	syl	u:rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
urus	0.
	syl	u:rus
	pron	<1ju*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {aurochs}.
urushiol	ety	from Japanese urushi lacquer+-#7ol %2
urushiol	0.
	syl	u:ru+shi+ol
	pron	<1u:ruSi2ol>, <u:1ru:->
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous pale yellow liquid occurring in poison ivy and the lacquer tree.
us	ety	Old English *_us; related to Old High German uns, Old Norse oss, Latin n*_os, Sanskrit nas we#e Usage. See at me.
us	1.
	syl	us
	pos	^s; pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people.
	exam	1	don't hurt us;
	exam	2	to decide among us.
us	2.
	syl	us
	pos	^s; pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to all people or people in general.
	exam	1	this table shows us the tides.
us	3.
	syl	us
	pos	^s; pron.
	usage	objective
	def	an informal word for {me} .
	exam	1	give us a kiss&!
us	4.
	syl	us
	pos	^s; pron.
	usage	objective
	def	a formal word for {me} used by editors, monarchs, etc.
us	5.
	syl	us
	pos	^s; pron.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	objective
	def	a dialect word for {ourselves} when used as an indirect object.
	exam	1	we ought to get us a car.
us	1.
	syl	u.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ubi supra.
us	2.
	syl	u.s.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ut supra.
US	0.
	syl	U.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United States.
US	1.
	syl	U/S
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for:
	def	unserviceable.
US	2.
	syl	U/S
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for:
	def	useless.
USA	0.
	syl	USA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	United States of America.
USA	1.
	syl	U.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	United States Army.
USA	2.
	syl	U.S.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	United States of America.
useable	alt
	head	usable
	or	usable
	syl	use+a:ble
	pron	<1ju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
usable	0.
	or	useable
	syl	us+a:ble
	pron	<1ju:z*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be used.
usability	sub
	head	usable
	or	usableness
	syl	us+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
useability	sub
	head	usable
	or	useableness
	syl	use+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
usableness	sub
	head	usable
	or	usability
	syl	us+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
useableness	sub
	head	usable
	or	useability
	syl	use+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
usably	sub
	head	usable
	or	useably
	syl	us+a:bly
	pos	adv.
useably	sub
	head	usable
	or	usably
	syl	use+a:bly
	pos	adv.
USAF	0.
	syl	U.S.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United States Air Force.
usage	1.
	syl	us+age
	pron	<1ju:siJ>, <-ziJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or a manner of using; use; employment.
usage	2.
	syl	us+age
	pron	<1ju:siJ>, <-ziJ>
	pos	n.
	def	constant use, custom, or habit.
usage	3.
	syl	us+age
	pron	<1ju:siJ>, <-ziJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something permitted or established by custom or practice.
usage	4.
	syl	us+age
	pron	<1ju:siJ>, <-ziJ>
	pos	n.
	def	what is actually said in a language, esp. as contrasted with what is prescribed.
usance	ety	C14: from Old French, from Medieval Latin *_usantia, from *_us*_are to #7use 
usance	1.
	syl	us+ance
	pron	<1ju:z*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Commerce.
	def	the period of time permitted by commercial usage for the redemption of foreign bills of exchange.
usance	2.
	syl	us+ance
	pron	<1ju:z*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	unearned income.
usance	3.
	syl	us+ance
	pron	<1ju:z*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {usage, usury}, or {use}.
use	ety	C13: from Old French user to use, from Latin *_usus having used, from *_ut*_i to use
use	1.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into service or action; employ for a given purpose.
	exam	1	to use a spoon to stir with.
use	2.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a practice or habit of employing; exercise.
	exam	1	he uses his brain.
use	3.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to behave towards.
	exam	1	to use a friend well.
use	4.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to behave towards in a particular way for one's own ends.
	exam	1	he uses people.
use	5.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consume, expend, or exhaust.
	exam	1	the engine uses very little oil.
use	6.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:z>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to partake of (alcoholic drink, drugs, etc.) or smoke (tobacco, marijuana, etc.).
use	7.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of using or the state of being used.
	exam	1	the carpet wore out through constant use.
use	8.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the ability, right, or permission to use.
use	9.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the occasion to use; need.
	exam	1	I have no use for this paper.
use	10.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an instance or manner of using.
use	11.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	usefulness; advantage.
	exam	1	it is of no use to complain.
use	12.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	custom; practice; habit.
	exam	1	long use has inured him to it.
use	13.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the purpose for which something is used; end.
use	14.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a distinctive form of liturgical or ritual observance, esp. one that is traditional in a Church or group of Churches.
use	15.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the enjoyment of property, land, etc., by occupation or by deriving revenue or other benefit from it.
use	16.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	the beneficial enjoyment of property the legal title to which is held by another person as trustee.
use	17.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	an archaic word for {{trust} (sense 7}).
use	18.a.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have no need of.
use	18.b.
	syl	use
	pron	<ju:s>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a contemptuous dislike for.
make use of	19.
	head	use
	syl	make use of.
	def	to employ; use.
used	0.
	syl	used
	pron	<ju:zd>
	pos	adj.
	def	bought or sold second-hand.
	exam	1	used cars.
used to	1.
	syl	used to
	pron	<ju:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	made familiar with; accustomed to.
	exam	1	I am used to hitchhiking.
used to	2.
	syl	used to
	pron	<ju:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary to express habitual or accustomed actions, states, etc., taking place in the past but not continuing into the present.
	exam	1	I don't drink these days, but I used to;
	exam	2	I used to fish here every day.
useful	1.
	syl	use+ful
	pron	<1ju:sful>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be used advantageously, ben?!eficially, or for several purposes; helpful or serviceable.
useful	2.
	syl	use+ful
	pron	<1ju:sful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	commendable or capable.
	exam	1	a useful term's work.
useful	3.
	syl	use+ful
	pron	<1ju:sful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	an odd-jobman or general factotum.
usefully	sub
	head	useful
	syl	use+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
usefulness	sub
	head	useful
	syl	use+ful+ness
	pos	n.
useless	1.
	syl	use+less
	pron	<1ju:slis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no practical use or advantage.
useless	2.
	syl	use+less
	pron	<1ju:slis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	ineffectual, weak, or stupid.
	exam	1	he's useless at history.
uselessly	sub
	head	useless
	syl	use+less+ly
	pos	adv.
uselessness	sub
	head	useless
	syl	use+less+ness
	pos	n.
user	1.a.
	syl	us:er
	pron	<1ju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	the continued exercise, use, or enjoyment of a right, esp. in property.
user	1.b.
	syl	us:er
	pron	<1ju:z*>
	pos	n.
	def	a presumptive right based on long-continued use.
	exam	1	right of user.
user	2.
	syl	us:er
	pron	<1ju:z*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often in combination
	def	a person or thing that uses.
	exam	1	a road-user.
user	3.
	syl	us:er
	pron	<1ju:z*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a drug addict.
Ushant	0.
	syl	Ush+ant
	pron	<1^S*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	an island off the NW coast of France, at the tip of Brittany: scene of naval battles in 1778 and 1794 between France and England. Area: about 16 sq. km (6 sq. miles). French name: {Ouessant}.
Ushas	0.
	syl	Ush+as
	pron	<1u:S*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Hindu goddess of the dawn.
usher	ety	C14: from Old French huissier doorkeeper, from Vulgar Latin usti*_arius (unattested), from Latin ostium door
usher	1.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	an official who shows people to their seats, as in a church or theatre.
usher	2.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts as doorkeeper, esp. in a court of law.
usher	3.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	a minor official charged with maintaining order in a court of law.
usher	4.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	an officer responsible for preceding persons of rank in a procession or introducing strangers at formal functions.
usher	5.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit., obsolete.
	def	a teacher.
usher	6.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conduct or escort, esp. in a courteous or obsequious way.
usher	7.
	syl	ush+er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to be a precursor or herald (of).
Usher	0.
	syl	Ush:er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (James) {Ussher}.
usherette	0.
	syl	ush+er+ette
	pron	<2^S*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman assistant in a cinema, theatre, etc., who shows people to their seats.
USIA	0.
	syl	U.S.I.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United States Information Agency.
USIS	0.
	syl	U.S.I.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United States Information Service.
Usk	0.
	syl	Usk
	pos	^sk; n.
	def	a river in SE Wales, flowing southeast and south to the Bristol Channel. Length: 113 km (70 miles).
Uskub	0.
	syl	*"Us+k*"ub
	pron	<1usku:b>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name (1392-1913) for {Skopje}.
Uskudar	0.
	syl	*"Us+k*"u+dar
	pron	<2u:sku:1da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Turkey, across the Bosporus from Istanbul: formerly a terminus of caravan routes from Syria and Asia; base of the British army in the Crimean War. Former name: {Scutari}.
USM	0.
	syl	USM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	underwater-to-surface missile.
USN	0.
	syl	U.S.N.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	United States Navy.
Usnech	alt
	head	Usnach
	or	Usnach
	syl	Us:nech
	pron	<1uSn*x>
	pos	n.
Usnach	0.
	or	Usnech
	syl	Us:nach
	pron	<1uSn*x>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Irish legend
	def	the father of Naoise.
USO	0.
	syl	U.S.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	United Service Organization.
Uspallata Pass	0.
	syl	Us+pal+la+ta Pass
	pron	<2u:sp*1la:t*>, Spanish <2uspa1$yata>
	pos	n.
	def	a pass over the Andes in S South America, between Mendoza (Argentina) and Santiago (Chile). Height: 3840 m (12600 ft.). Also called: {La Cumbre}.
usquebaugh	ety	C16: from Irish Gaelic uisce beathadh water of life
usquebaugh	1.
	syl	us+que+baugh
	pron	<1^skwi2bc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish.
	def	the former name for {whiskey}.
usquebaugh	2.
	syl	us+que+baugh
	pron	<1^skwi2bc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an Irish liqueur flavoured with coriander.
USS	1.
	syl	U.S.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	United States Senate.
USS	2.
	syl	U.S.S.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	United States Ship.
Usher	alt
	head	Ussher
	or	Ussher
	syl	Ush:er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
James	infl
	head	Ussher
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Ussher	0.
	or	Usher
	syl	Ussh:er
	pron	<1^S*>
	pos	n.
	def	1581-1656, Irish prelate and scholar. His system of biblical chronology, which dated the creation at 4004 #7b.c., was for long accepted.
USSR	0.
	syl	U.S.S.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Ussuri	0.
	syl	Us+su+ri
	pron	Russian <ussu1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the SE Soviet Union, flowing north, forming part of the Chinese border, to the Amur River. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
Ustashi	ety	from Serbo-Croatian
Ustashi	0.
	syl	U:sta+shi
	pron	<u1sta:Si>
	pos	n.
	def	a terrorist organization of right-wing Yugoslav exiles dedicated to the overthrow of Communism in thier homeland.
'Ust'i nad Labem	0.
	syl	*'U:st*'i nad La+bem
	pron	Czech <1u:stE>, Czech <nad> <1labem>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Czechoslovakia, on the Elbe River: textile and chemical industries. Pop.: 74425 (1968).
Peter	infl
	head	Ustinov
	syl	Pe:ter.
	pos	n.
Ustinov	0.
	syl	Us:ti:nov
	pron	<1ju:stinof>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1921, British stage and film actor, director, dramatist, and raconteur.
Ust-Kamenogorsk	0.
	syl	Ust-Ka:me:no+gorsk
	pron	Russian <1ustj> <k*mina1gcrsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the S Soviet Union, in the E Kazakh SSR: centre of a zinc-, lead-, and copper-mining area Pop.: 257000 (1975 est.).
ustulation	ety	C17: from Late Latin ustul*_are, from Latin *_urere to burn
ustulation	0.
	syl	us+tu+la+tion
	pron	<2^stju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of searing or burning.
Ust Urt	alt
	head	Ustyurt
	or	Ustyurt
	syl	Ust Urt
	pron	Russian <us1tjurt>
	pos	n.
Ustyurt	0.
	or	Ust Urt
	syl	Ust+yurt
	pron	Russian <us1tjurt>
	pos	n.
	def	an arid plateau of the S Soviet Union, between the Caspian and Aral seas in the SW Kazakh SSR and the Kara-Kalpak ASSR. Area: about 238000 sq. km (92000 sq. miles).
usual	ety	C14: from Late Latin *_usu*_alis ordinary, from Latin *_usus #7use 
usual	1.
	syl	u:su+al
	pron	<1ju:Zu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the most normal, frequent, or regular type; customary.
	exam	1	that's the usual sort of application to send.
usual	2.
	syl	u:su+al
	pron	<1ju:Zu*l>
	pos	n.
	def	ordinary or commonplace events (esp. in the phrase {out of the usual) }.
the usual	3.
	head	usual
	syl	the usual.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the habitual or usual drink, meal, etc.
usually	sub
	head	usual
	syl	u:su+al+ly
	pos	adv.
usualness	sub
	head	usual
	syl	u:su+al+ness
	pos	n.
usufruct	ety	C17: from Late Latin *_us*_ufr*_uctus, from Latin *_usus use+ fr*_uctus enjoyment &- @!u@.su+#!fruc+tu+ar@.y n., adj.
usufruct	0.
	syl	u:su+fruct
	pron	<1ju:sju2fr^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to use and derive profit from a piece of property belonging to another, provided the property itself remains undiminished and uninjured in any way.
Usumbura	0.
	syl	U:sum+bu+ra
	pron	<2u:z*m1bu*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Bujumbura}.
usurer	1.
	syl	u:su+rer
	pron	<1ju:Z*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lends funds at an exorbitant rate of interest.
usurer	2.
	syl	u:su+rer
	pron	<1ju:Z*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a moneylender.
usurp	ety	C14: from Old French usurper, from Latin *_us*_urp*_are to take into use, probably from *_usus use+ rapere to seize
usurp	0.
	syl	u:surp
	pron	<ju:1zR:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seize, take over, or appropriate (land, a throne, etc.) without authority.
usurpation	sub
	head	usurp
	syl	u:sur+1pa+tion
	pos	n.
usurpative	sub
	head	usurp
	or	usurpatory
	syl	u:1sur+pa+tive
	pos	adj.
usurpatory	sub
	head	usurp
	or	usurpative
	syl	u:1sur+pa+to:ry
	pos	adj.
usurper	sub
	head	usurp
	syl	u:1surp+er
	pos	n.
usurpingly	sub
	head	usurp
	syl	u:1surp+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
usury	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin *_us*_uria, from Latin *_us*_ura usage, from *_usus #7use  &- u@.su+ri+ous (ju$:#!#f$u$$r$I$$s) adj.
usuries	infl
	head	usury
	syl	u:su+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
usury	1.
	syl	u:su+ry
	pron	<1ju:Z*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of loaning money at an exorbitant rate of interest.
usury	2.
	syl	u:su+ry
	pron	<1ju:Z*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an exorbitant or unlawfully high amount or rate of interest.
usury	3.
	syl	u:su+ry
	pron	<1ju:Z*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	moneylending.
USW	0.
	syl	U.S.W.
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	ultrashort wave.
ut	ety	C14: from Latin ut; see #7gamut 
ut	1.
	syl	ut
	pron	<^t, u:t>
	qual	Music.
	def	the syllable used in the fixed system of solmization for the note C.
ut	2.
	syl	ut
	pron	<^t, u:t>
	qual	Music.
	def	the first note of a hexachord in medieval music.
UT	0.
	syl	U.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	universal time.
Utah	0.
	syl	U:tah
	pron	<1ju:tc:>, <1ju:ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: settled by Mormons in 1847; situated in the Great Basin and the Rockies, with the Great Salt Lake in the northwest. Capital: Salt Lake City. Pop.: 1059273 (1970). Area: 212628 sq. km (82096 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Ut}. or (with zip code) {UT}
Utahan	sub
	head	Utah
	syl	U:1tah+an
	pos	adj. n.
Kitagawa	infl
	head	Utamaro
	syl	Ki:ta:ga:wa
	pron	<2kEt*1ga:w*>
	pos	n.
Utamaro	0.
	syl	U:ta:ma:ro
	pron	<2u:t*1ma:r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1753-1806, Japanese master of painted woodcuts.
ut dict	ety	from Latin ut dictum 
ut dict	0.
	syl	ut dict.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in prescriptions, etc.
	def	as directed.
ute	0.
	syl	ute
	pron	<ju:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	short for {utility} (sense 5).
Ute	1.
	or	Utes
	syl	Ute
	pron	<ju:t>, <1ju:ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of Utah, Colorado, and New Mexico, related to the Aztecs.
Ute	2.
	syl	Ute
	pron	<ju:t>, <1ju:ti>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Shoshonean subfamily of the Uto-Aztecan family.
utensil	ety	C14 utensele, via Old French from Latin *_ut*_ensilia necessaries, from *_ut*_ensilis available for use, from *_ut*_i to use
utensil	0.
	syl	u:ten+sil
	pron	<ju:1tens*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an implement, tool, or container for practical use.
	exam	1	writing utensils.
uterine	1.
	syl	u+ter+ine
	pron	<1ju:t*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting the uterus.
uterine	2.
	syl	u+ter+ine
	pron	<1ju:t*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of offspring
	def	born of the same mother but not the same father.
	exam	1	uterine brothers.
uterus	ety	C17: from Latin; compare Greek hustera womb, hoderos belly, Sanskrit udara belly
uteri	infl
	head	uterus
	syl	u:ter:i
	pron	<1ju:t*2rI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uterus	1.
	syl	u:ter+us
	pron	<1ju:t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a hollow muscular organ lying within the pelvic cavity of female mammals. It houses the developing fetus and by contractions aids in its expulsion at parturition. Nontechnical name: {womb}.
uterus	2.
	syl	u:ter+us
	pron	<1ju:t*r*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the corresponding organ in other animals.
Utgard	0.
	syl	Ut+gard
	pron	<1utga:d>, <1u:t->
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	one of the divisions of Jotunheim, land of the giants, ruled by Utgard-Loki.
Utgard-Loki	0.
	syl	Ut:gard-Lo:ki
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the giant king of Utgard.
U Thant	0.
	syl	U Thant
	pron	<1u:> <1T@nt>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Thant}.
Uther Pendragon	alt
	head	Uther
	or	Uther
	syl	U:ther Pen:drag:on
	pos	n.
Uther	0.
	or	Uther Pendragon
	syl	U:ther
	pron	<1ju:T*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	a king of Britain and father of Arthur.
Utica	0.
	syl	U:ti+ca
	pron	<1ju:tik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient city on the N coast of Africa, northwest of Carthage.
utile	ety	C15: via Old French from Latin *_utilis, from *_ut*_i to use
utile	0.
	syl	u:tile
	pron	<1ju:tIl>, <-til>
	pos	adj.
	def	an obsolete word for {useful}.
utilitarian	1.
	syl	u:til:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<ju:2tili1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to utilitarianism.
utilitarian	2.
	syl	u:til:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<ju:2tili1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed for use rather than beauty.
utilitarian	3.
	syl	u:til:i+tar+i:an
	pron	<ju:2tili1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who believes in utilitarianism.
utilitarianism	1.
	syl	u:til:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<ju:2tili1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the theory that the highest good lies in the greatest good of the greatest numbers.
utilitarianism	2.
	syl	u:til:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<ju:2tili1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	the theory that the criterion of virtue is utility.
utilitarianism	xref
	syl	u:til:i+tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<ju:2tili1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ethics.
	def	See also (John Stuart) {Mill}.
utility	ety	C14: from Old French utelite, from Latin *_utilit*_as usefulness, from *_ut*_i to use
uties	infl
	head	utility
	syl	u:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
utility	1.a.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of practical use; usefulness; serviceability.
utility	1.b.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a utility fabric.
utility	2.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	something useful.
utility	3.a.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	a public service, such as the bus system; public utility.
utility	3.b.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	utility vehicle.
utility	4.a.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability of a commodity to satisfy human wants.
utility	4.b.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of such satisfaction.
utility	5.
	syl	u:til+i:ty
	pron	<ju:1tiliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the Austral. word for {pick-up truck}.
utility man	1.
	syl	u:til+i:ty man
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a worker who is expected to serve in any of several capacities.
utility man	2.
	syl	u:til+i:ty man
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an actor who plays any of numerous small parts.
utility player	0.
	syl	u:til+i:ty play+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., sport.
	def	a player who is capable of playing competently in any of several positions.
utility room	0.
	syl	u:til+i:ty room
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. in a private house, used for storage, laundry, etc.
utilise	alt
	head	utilize
	or	utilize
	syl	u:ti+lise
	pron	<1ju:ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
utilize	0.
	or	utilise
	syl	u:ti+lize
	pron	<1ju:ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make practical or worthwhile use of.
utilizable	sub
	head	utilize
	or	utilisable
	syl	u:ti+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
utilisable	sub
	head	utilize
	or	utilizable
	syl	u:ti+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
utilization	sub
	head	utilize
	or	utilisation
	syl	u:ti+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
utilisation	sub
	head	utilize
	or	utilization
	syl	u:ti+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
utilizer	sub
	head	utilize
	or	utiliser
	syl	u:ti+2liz+er
	pos	n.
utiliser	sub
	head	utilize
	or	utilizer
	syl	u:ti+2lis+er
	pos	n.
ut infra	0.
	syl	ut in+fra
	pron	Latin. <ut> <1infra:>
	def	as below.
uti possidetis	ety	from Latin, literally: as you possess
uti possidetis	0.
	syl	u:ti pos+si+de:tis
	pron	<1ju:tI> <2posi1dEtis>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the rule that territory and other property remains in the hands of the belligerent state actually in possession at the end of a war unless otherwise provided for by treaty.
utmost	ety	Old English *_utemest, from *_ute out+ -mest #7most 
uttermost	alt
	head	utmost
	or	utmost
	syl	ut:ter+most
	pos	adj.
utmost	1.
	or	uttermost
	syl	ut+most
	pron	<1^t2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	of the greatest possible degree or amount.
	exam	1	the utmost degree.
utmost	2.
	or	uttermost
	syl	ut+most
	pron	<1^t2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	at the furthest limit.
	exam	1	the utmost town on the peninsula.
utmost	3.
	or	uttermost
	syl	ut+most
	pron	<1^t2m*ust>
	pos	n.
	usage	prenominal
	def	the greatest possible degree, extent, or amount.
	exam	1	he tried his utmost.
Uto-Aztecan	1.
	syl	U:to-Az:tec:an
	pron	<1ju:t*u1@ztek*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North and Central American Indian languages including Nahuatl, Shoshone, Pima, and Ute.
Uto-Aztecan	2.
	syl	U:to-Az:tec:an
	pron	<1ju:t*u1@ztek*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this family of languages or the peoples speaking them.
Utopia	ety	C16: from New Latin Utopia (coined by Sir Thomas More in 1516 as the title of his book that described an imaginary island representing the perfect society), literally: no place, from Greek ou not+ topos a place
Utopia	0.
	syl	U:to+pi:a
	pron	<ju:1t*upi*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any real or imaginary society, place, state, etc., considered to be perfect or ideal.
Utopian	1.
	syl	U:to+pi:an
	pron	<ju:1t*upi*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	of or relating to a perfect or ideal existence.
Utopian	2.
	syl	U:to+pi:an
	pron	<ju:1t*upi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	an idealistic social reformer.
Utopianism	sub
	head	Utopian
	syl	U:1to+pi+an+ism
	pos	n.
utopian socialism	0.
	syl	u:to+pi:an so+cial+ism
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	socialism established by the peaceful surrender of the means of production by capitalists moved by moral persuasion, example, etc.: the form of socialism advocated by Robert Owen, Fichte, and others. Compare {scientific socialism}.
Utrecht	1.
	syl	U:trecht
	pron	Dutch <1y:trext>, English <1ju:trekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the W central Netherlands. Capital: Utrecht. Pop.: 838400 (1973 est.). Area: 1362 sq. km (526 sq. miles).
Utrecht	2.
	syl	U:trecht
	pron	Dutch <1y:trext>, English <1ju:trekt>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Netherlands, capital of Utrecht province: scene of the signing (1579) of the {Union of Utrecht} (the foundation of the later kingdom of the Netherlands) and of the {Treaty of Utrecht} (1713), ending the War of the Spanish Succession. Pop.: 259826 (1974 est.).
utricle	ety	C18: from Latin *_utriculus diminutive of *_uter bag
utriculus	alt
	head	utricle
	or	utricle
	syl	u:tric:u+lus
	pron	<ju:1trikjul*s>
	pos	n.
utricles	infl
	head	utricle
	or	utriculi
	syl	u:tri+cles
	pron	<ju:1trikju2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
utriculi	infl
	head	utricle
	or	utricles
	syl	u:tric:u+li
	pron	<ju:1trikju2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
utricle	1.
	or	utriculus
	syl	u:tri+cle
	pron	<1ju:trikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the larger of the two parts of the membranous labyrinth of the internal ear. Compare {saccule}.
utricle	2.
	or	utriculus
	syl	u:tri+cle
	pron	<1ju:trikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the bladder-like one-seeded indehiscent fruit of certain plants.
utricular	sub
	head	utricle
	or	utriculate
	syl	u:1tric:u+lar
	pos	adj.
utriculate	sub
	head	utricle
	or	utricular
	syl	u:1tric:u+late
	pos	adj.
utriculitis	0.
	syl	u:tric:u+li+tis
	pron	<ju:2trikju1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the inner ear.
Maurice	infl
	head	Utrillo
	syl	Mau:rice
	pron	<mc1ris>
	pos	n.
Utrillo	0.
	syl	U:tril:lo
	pron	French <ytri1jo>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1955, French painter, noted for his Parisian street scenes.
ut supra	0.
	syl	ut su+pra
	pron	Latin. <ut> <1su:pra:>
	def	as above.
Uttar Pradesh	0.
	syl	Ut+tar Pra+desh
	pron	<1ut*> <1pra:deS>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N India: the most populous state; originated in 1877 with the merging of Agra and Oudh as the United Provinces; augmented by the states of Rampur, Benares, and Tehri-Garhwal in 1949; lies mostly on the Upper Ganges plain but rises over 7500 m (25000 ft.) in the Himalayas in the northwest; agricultural. Capital: Lucknow. Pop.: 88341144 (1971). Area: 294364 sq. km (113654 sq. miles).
utter	ety	C14: probably originally a commercial term, from Middle Dutch *_uteren (modern Dutch uiteren) to make known; related to Middle Low German *_utern to sell, show
utter	H1.1.
	syl	ut+ter
	pron	<1^t*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give audible expression to (something).
	exam	1	to utter a growl.
utter	H1.2.
	syl	ut+ter
	pron	<1^t*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Criminal law.
	def	to put into circulation (counterfeit coin, forged banknotes, etc.).
utter	H1.3.
	syl	ut+ter
	pron	<1^t*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make publicly known; publish.
	exam	1	to utter slander.
utter	H1.4.
	syl	ut+ter
	pron	<1^t*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to give forth, issue, or emit.
utterable	sub
	head	utter
	syl	ut+ter+a:ble
	pos	adj.
utterableness	sub
	head	utter
	syl	ut+ter+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
utterer	sub
	head	utter
	syl	ut+ter+er
	pos	n.
utterless	sub
	head	utter
	syl	ut+ter+less
	pos	adj.
utter	ety	C15: from Old English utera outer, comparative of *_ute #7out (adv.); related to Old High German *_uzaro, Old Norse *_utri 
utterance	H1.1.
	syl	ut+ter+ance
	pron	<1^t*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	something uttered, such as a statement.
utterance	H1.2.
	syl	ut+ter+ance
	pron	<1^t*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or power of uttering or the ability to utter.
utterance	ety	C13: from Old French oultrance, from oultrer to carry to excess, from Latin ultr*_a beyond
utterance	H2.0.
	syl	ut+ter+ance
	pron	<1^t*r*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	the bitter end (esp. in the phrase {to the utterance}) .
utter barrister	0.
	syl	ut+ter bar+ris+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the full title of a barrister who is not a Queen's Counsel. See also {{junior} (sense 6}).
uttermost	0.
	syl	ut:ter+most
	pron	<1^t*2m*ust>
	pos	adj. n.
	def	a variant of {utmost}.
U-turn	0.
	syl	U-turn
	pos	n.
	def	a turn made by a vehicle in the shape of a U, resulting in a reversal of direction.
UU	0.
	syl	U.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Ulster Unionist.
UV	0.
	syl	U.V.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	ultraviolet.
uvarovite	ety	C19: from German Uvarovit; named after Count Sergei S. Uvarov (1785-1855), Russian author and statesman
uvarovite	0.
	syl	u:va+rov+ite
	pron	<u:1va:r*2vIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an emerald-green garnet found in chromium deposits: consists of calcium chromium silicate. Formula: Ca\3Cr\2(SiO\4)\3.
uvea	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin *_uvea, from Latin *_uva grape
uvea	0.
	syl	u:ve:a
	pron	<1ju:vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the eyeball consisting of the iris, ciliary body, and choroid.
uveal	sub
	head	uvea
	or	uveous
	syl	u:ve:al
	pos	adj.
uveous	sub
	head	uvea
	or	uveal
	syl	u:ve:ous
	pos	adj.
Uvedale	0.
	syl	Uve:dale
	pron	<1ju:dL>, <1ju:v2dAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of (Nicholas) {Udall}.
uveitis	0.
	syl	u:ve:i:tis
	pron	<2ju:vi1Itis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the uvea.
uveitic	sub
	head	uveitis
	syl	u:ve:it+ic
	pron	<2ju:vi1itik>
	pos	adj.
uvula	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin, literally: a little grape, from Latin *_uva a grape
uvulas	infl
	head	uvula
	or	uvulae
	syl	u:vu+las
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uvulae	infl
	head	uvula
	or	uvulas
	syl	u:vu+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
uvula	0.
	syl	u:vu+la
	pron	<1ju:vjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small fleshy finger-like flap of tissue that hangs in the back of the throat and is an extension of the soft palate.
uvular	1.
	syl	u:vu+lar
	pron	<1ju:vjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the uvula.
uvular	2.
	syl	u:vu+lar
	pron	<1ju:vjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated with the uvula and the back of the tongue, such as the (r) sound of Parisian French.
uvular	3.
	syl	u:vu+lar
	pron	<1ju:vjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a uvular consonant.
uvularly	sub
	head	uvular
	syl	u:vu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
uvulitis	0.
	syl	u:vu+li+tis
	pron	<2ju:vju1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the uvula.
ux	ety	Latin: wife
ux	0.
	syl	ux.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	uxor.
Uxbridge	0.
	syl	Ux+bridge
	pron	<1^ks2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, part of the Greater London borough of Hillingdon since 1965; chiefly resi?!dential.
Uxmal	0.
	syl	Ux+mal
	pron	Spanish <uz1mal>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient ruined city in SE Mexico, in Yucat*'an: capital of the later Maya empire.
uxorial	ety	C19: from Latin uxor wife
uxorial	0.
	syl	ux:o+ri:al
	pron	<^k1sc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a wife.
	exam	1	uxorial influence.
uxorially	sub
	head	uxorial
	syl	ux:1o+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
uxoricide	ety	C19: from Latin uxor wife+-#7cide 
uxoricide	1.
	syl	ux:o+ri+cide
	pron	<^k1sc:ri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of killing one's wife.
uxoricide	2.
	syl	ux:o+ri+cide
	pron	<^k1sc:ri2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who kills his wife.
uxoricidal	sub
	head	uxoricide
	syl	ux:2o+ri+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
uxorious	ety	C16: from Latin ux*_orius concerning a wife, from uxor wife
uxorious	0.
	syl	ux:o+ri+ous
	pron	<^k1sc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	excessively attached to or de?!pend?!ent on one's wife.
uxoriously	sub
	head	uxorious
	syl	ux:1o+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
uxoriousness	sub
	head	uxorious
	syl	ux:1o+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Uzbeks	infl
	head	Uzbek
	or	Uzbek
	syl	Uz+beks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Uzbek	infl
	or	Uzbeks
	syl	Uz+bek
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Uzbek	1.
	syl	Uz+bek
	pron	<1uzbek>, <1^z->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Mongoloid people of Uzbekistan.
Uzbek	2.
	syl	Uz+bek
	pron	<1uzbek>, <1^z->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Uz+bek So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the SE central Soviet Union, on the Aral Sea. Capital: Tashkent. Pop.: 11799429 (1970). Area: 449600 sq. km (173546 sq. miles). Also called: {Uz+bek@.i+stan} (@!^zb$ek$I#!st$a$:n). ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** (@!^zb$ek$I#!st$a$:n). ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
V	alt
	head	v
	or	v
	syl	V
	pron	<vE>
	pos	n.
v's	infl
	head	v
	syl	v's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
V's	infl
	head	v
	or	Vs
	syl	V's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Vs	infl
	head	v
	or	V's
	syl	Vs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
v	1.
	or	V
	syl	v
	pron	<vE>
	pos	n.
	def	the 22nd letter and 17th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
v	2.
	or	V
	syl	v
	pron	<vE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiced labio-dental fricative, as in
v	3.a.
	or	V
	syl	v
	pron	<vE>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a V.
v	3.b.
	or	V
	syl	v
	pron	<vE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination; a V-neck.
	def	See also {V-sign}.
v	1.
	syl	v
	qual	symbol. for:; Physics.
	def	velocity.
v	2.
	syl	v
	qual	symbol. for:
	def	volt.
V	1.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	velocity.
V	2.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	verb.
V	3.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:
	def	volume (capacity).
V	4.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:
	def	volt.
V	5.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	vana?!dium.
V	6.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:
	def	luminous efficiency.
V	7.
	syl	V
	qual	symbol for:
	def	victory. {?-$D}. five. See {Roman numerals. ?-$D}. Vatican City.
v	ety	Latin: see
v	1.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ventral.
v	2.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	verb.
v	3.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	verse.
v	4.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	version.
v	5.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	verso.
v	6.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	usually italic
	def	versus.
v	7.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	very.
v	8.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	vide
v	9.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	violin.
v	10.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	vocative.
v	11.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	voice.
v	12.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	volume.
v	13.
	syl	v.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	von.
V	1.
	syl	V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Venerable.
V	2.
	syl	V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in titles
	def	Very.
V	3.
	syl	V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in titles
	def	Vice.
V	4.
	syl	V.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Viscount.
V-	0.
	syl	V-1
	pos	n.
	def	a robot bomb invented by the Germans in World War II: used esp. to bombard London. It was propelled by a pulsejet. Also called: {doodlebug, buzzbomb}.
V-	0.
	syl	V-2
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket-powered ballistic missile invented by the Germans in World War II: used esp. to bombard London. It used ethanol as fuel and oxygen as the oxidizer.
V	0.
	syl	V6
	pos	n.
	def	a car or internal-combustion engine having six cylinders arranged in the form of a V.
V	0.
	syl	V8
	pos	n.
	def	a car or internal-combustion engine having eight cylinders arranged in the form of a V.
va	0.
	syl	va
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	volt-ampere.
Va	0.
	syl	Va.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Virginia.
va	0.
	syl	v.a.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	verb active.
VA	1.
	syl	V.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:; U.S.
	def	Veterans' Administration.
VA	2.
	syl	V.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vicar Apostolic.
VA	3.
	syl	V.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vice Admiral.
VA	4.
	syl	V.A.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	Order of
	def	Victoria and Albert.
Vaal	0.
	syl	Vaal
	pron	<va:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in South Africa, rising in the Drakensberg and flowing west as the border between Transvaal and the Orange Free State, then crossing into Cape Province to the Orange River. Length: 1160 km (720 miles).
Vaasa	0.
	syl	Vaa:sa
	pron	Finnish <1va:sa>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in W Finland, on the Gulf of Bothnia: the provisional capital of Finland (1918); textile industries. Pop.: 48390 (1970). Former name: {Nikolain?!kaupunki}.
vac	0.
	syl	vac
	pron	<v@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {vacation}.
cies	infl
	head	vacancy
	syl	+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vacancy	1.
	syl	va+can+cy
	pron	<1vAk*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being vacant or unoccupied; emptiness.
vacancy	2.
	syl	va+can+cy
	pron	<1vAk*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	an unoccupied post or office.
	exam	1	we have a vacancy in the accounts department.
vacancy	3.
	syl	va+can+cy
	pron	<1vAk*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of thought or intelligent awareness; inanity.
	exam	1	an expression of vacancy on one's face.
vacancy	4.
	syl	va+can+cy
	pron	<1vAk*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a defect in a crystalline solid caused by the absence of an atom, ion, or molecule from its position in the crystal lattice.
vacancy	5.
	syl	va+can+cy
	pron	<1vAk*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	idleness or a period spent in idleness.
vacant	ety	C13: from Latin vac*_are to be empty
vacant	1.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without any contents; empty.
vacant	2.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	devoid (of something specified).
vacant	3.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no incumbent; unoccupied.
	exam	1	a vacant post.
vacant	4.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no tenant or occupant.
	exam	1	a vacant house.
vacant	5.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resulting from lack of thought or intelligent awareness.
	exam	1	a vacant stare.
vacant	6.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of time, etc.
	def	not allocated to any activity.
	exam	1	a vacant hour in one's day.
vacant	7.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	spent in idleness or inactivity.
	exam	1	a vacant life.
vacant	8.
	syl	va+cant
	pron	<1vAk*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of an estate, etc.
	def	having no heir or claimant.
vacantly	sub
	head	vacant
	syl	va+cant+ly
	pos	adv.
vacantness	sub
	head	vacant
	syl	va+cant+ness
	pos	n.
vacant possession	0.
	syl	va+cant pos+ses+sion
	pos	n.
	def	ownership of an unoccupied house or property, any previous owner or tenant having departed.
vacate	1.
	syl	va+cate
	pron	<v*1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause (something) to be empty, esp. by departing from or abandoning it.
	exam	1	to vacate a room.
vacate	2.
	syl	va+cate
	pron	<v*1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to give up the tenure, possession, or occupancy of (a place, post, etc.); leave or quit.
vacate	3.a.
	syl	va+cate
	pron	<v*1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cancel or rescind.
vacate	3.b.
	syl	va+cate
	pron	<v*1kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to make void or of no effect; annul.
vacatable	sub
	head	vacate
	syl	va+1cat+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vacation	ety	C14: from Latin vac*_ati*_o freedom, from vac*_are to be empty
vacation	1.
	syl	va+ca+tion
	pron	<v*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a period of the year when the law courts or universities are closed.
vacation	2.
	syl	va+ca+tion
	pron	<v*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word (esp. U.S.) for {holiday}.
vacation	3.
	syl	va+ca+tion
	pron	<v*1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of departing from or abandoning property, etc.
vacation	4.
	syl	va+ca+tion
	pron	<v*1kAS*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to take a vacation; holiday.
vacationless	sub
	head	vacation
	syl	va+1ca+tion+less
	pos	adj.
vacationer	alt
	head	vacationist
	or	vacationist
	syl	va+ca+tion+er
	pron	<v*1kAS*n*>
	pos	n.
vacationist	0.
	or	vacationer
	syl	va+ca+tion+ist
	pron	<v*1kAS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. words for {holiday-maker}.
vaccinal	0.
	syl	vac+ci+nal
	pron	<1v@ksin*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to vaccine or vaccination.
vaccinate	0.
	syl	vac+ci+nate
	pron	<1v@ksi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inoculate (a person) with vaccine so as to produce immunity against a specific disease. &- {#!vac+ci+@!na+tor}
vaccination	1.
	syl	vac+ci+na+tion
	pron	<2v@ksi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vaccinating.
vaccination	2.
	syl	vac+ci+na+tion
	pron	<2v@ksi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the scar left following inoculation with a vaccine.
vaccine	ety	C18: from New Latin variolae vacc*_inae cowpox, title of medical treatise (l798) by Edward Jenner, from Latin vacca a cow
vaccine	1.
	syl	vac+cine
	pron	<1v@ksEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a suspension of dead, attenuated, or otherwise modified microorganisms (viruses, bacteria, or rickettsiae) for inoculation to produce immunity to a disease by stimulating the production of antibodies.
vaccine	2.
	syl	vac+cine
	pron	<1v@ksEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a preparation of the virus of cowpox taken from infected cows and inoculated in men to produce immunity to smallpox.
vaccine	3.
	syl	vac+cine
	pron	<1v@ksEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to vaccination or vaccinia.
vaccinia	ety	C19: New Latin, from Latin vacc*_inus of cows
vaccinia	0.
	syl	vac+cin:i:a
	pron	<v@k1sini*>
	pos	n.
	def	a technical name for {cowpox}.
vaccinial	sub
	head	vaccinia
	syl	vac+1cin+i:al
	pos	adj.
vacherin	0.
	syl	vache+rin
	pron	French. <vaS1r*~e>
	pos	n.
	def	a dessert consisting of a meringue shell filled with whipped cream, ice cream, fruit, etc.
vacillate	ety	C16: from Latin vacill*_are to sway, of obscure origin
vacillate	1.
	syl	vac+il+late
	pron	<1v@si2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fluctuate in one's opinions; be indecisive.
vacillate	2.
	syl	vac+il+late
	pron	<1v@si2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sway from side to side physically; totter or waver.
vacillation	sub
	head	vacillate
	syl	vac+il+1la+tion
	pos	n.
vacillator	sub
	head	vacillate
	syl	vac+il+2la+tor
	pos	n.
vacillant	alt
	head	vacillating
	or	vacillating
	syl	vac+il+lant
	pron	<1v@sil*nt>
	pos	adj.
vacillating	0.
	or	vacillant
	syl	vac+il+lat+ing
	pron	<1v@si2lAtiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	inclined to waver; indecisive.
vacillatingly	sub
	head	vacillating
	syl	vac+il+1lat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
vacua	0.
	syl	vac:u:a
	pron	<1v@kju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {vacuum}.
vacuity	ety	C16: from Latin vacuit*_as empty space, from vacuus empty
vacuities	infl
	head	vacuity
	syl	va+cu+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vacuity	1.
	syl	va+cu+i:ty
	pron	<v@1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being vacuous; emptiness.
vacuity	2.
	syl	va+cu+i:ty
	pron	<v@1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	an empty space or void; vacuum.
vacuity	3.
	syl	va+cu+i:ty
	pron	<v@1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack or absence of something specified.
	exam	1	a vacuity of wind.
vacuity	4.
	syl	va+cu+i:ty
	pron	<v@1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	lack of normal intelligence or awareness; vacancy.
	exam	1	his stare gave an impression of complete vacuity.
vacuity	5.
	syl	va+cu+i:ty
	pron	<v@1kju:iti>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as a statement, saying, etc., that is inane or pointless.
vacuole	ety	C19: from French, literally: little vacuum, from Latin #7vacuum 
vacuole	0.
	syl	vac:u+ole
	pron	<1v@kju2*ul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a fluid-filled cavity in the cytoplasm of a cell.
vacuolar	sub
	head	vacuole
	syl	vac:u:o+lar
	pron	<2v@kju1*ul*>
	pos	adj.
vacuolate	sub
	head	vacuole
	syl	vac:u:o+late
	pron	<1v@kju*lit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
vacuolation	sub
	head	vacuole
	syl	vac:u:o+la+tion
	pron	<2v@kju*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
vacuous	ety	C17: from Latin vacuus empty, from vac*_are to be empty
vacuous	1.
	syl	vac:u+ous
	pron	<1v@kju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing nothing; empty.
vacuous	2.
	syl	vac:u+ous
	pron	<1v@kju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	bereft of ideas or intelligence; mindless.
vacuous	3.
	syl	vac:u+ous
	pron	<1v@kju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or resulting from vacancy of mind.
	exam	1	a vacuous gaze.
vacuous	4.
	syl	vac:u+ous
	pron	<1v@kju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging in no useful mental or physical activity; idle.
vacuously	sub
	head	vacuous
	syl	vac:u+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vacuousness	sub
	head	vacuous
	syl	vac:u+ous+ness
	pos	n.
vacuum	ety	C16: from Latin: an empty space, from vacuus empty
vacuums	infl
	head	vacuum
	or	vacua
	syl	vac:u:ums
	pron	<1v@kju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vacua	infl
	head	vacuum
	or	vacuums
	syl	vac:u:a
	pron	<1v@kju*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vacuum	1.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a region containing no matter; free space. Compare {{plenum} (sense 3)}.
vacuum	2.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a region in which gas is present at a low pressure.
vacuum	3.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of exhaustion of gas within an enclosed space.
	exam	1	a high vacuum;
	exam	2	a perfect vacuum.
vacuum	4.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense or feeling of emptiness.
	exam	1	his death left a vaccuum in her life.
vacuum	5.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {vacuum cleaner}.
vacuum	6.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, containing, measuring, producing, or operated by a low gas pressure.
	exam	1	a vacuum tube;
	exam	2	a vacuum brake.
vacuum	7.
	syl	vac:u:um
	pron	<1v@kju*m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clean (something) with a vacuum cleaner.
	exam	1	to vacuum a carpet.
vacuum cleaner	0.
	syl	vac:u:um clean+er
	pos	n.
	def	an electrical household appliance used for cleaning floors, carpets, furniture, etc., by suction.
vacuum cleaning	sub
	head	vacuum cleaner
	syl	vac:u:um clean+ing
	pos	n.
vacuum distillation	0.
	syl	vac:u:um dis+til+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	distillation in which the liquid distilled is enclosed at a low pressure in order to reduce its boiling point.
vacuum flask	0.
	syl	vac:u:um flask
	pos	n.
	def	an insulating flask that has double walls, usually of silvered glass, with an evacuated space between them. It is used for maintaining substances at high or low temperatures. Also called: {Thermos, Dewar flask}.
vacuum gauge	0.
	syl	vac:u:um gauge
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of instruments for measuring pressures below atmospheric pressure.
vacuum-packed	0.
	syl	vac:u:um-packed
	pos	adj.
	def	packed in an airtight container or packet under low pressure in order to maintain freshness, prevent corrosion, etc.
vacuum pump	0.
	syl	vac:u:um pump
	pos	n.
	def	a pump for producing a low gas pressure.
valve	alt
	head	vacuum tube
	or	vacuum tube
	syl	valve
	pos	n.
vacuum tube	0.
	or	valve
	syl	vac:u:um tube
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{valve} (sense 3)}.
VAD	0.
	syl	V.A.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Voluntary Aid Detachment.
vade mecum	ety	C17: from Latin, literally: go with me
vade mecum	0.
	syl	va:de me+cum
	pron	<1va:di> <1mAkum>
	pos	n.
	def	a handbook or other aid carried on the person for immediate use when needed.
Vadodara	0.
	syl	Va+do+da+ra
	pron	<w*1d*ud*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W India, in SE Gujurat: textile manufacturing. Pop.: 467422 (1971). Former name (until 1976): {Baroda}.
vadose	ety	C19: from Latin vad*_osus full of shallows, from vadum a ford
vadose	0.
	syl	va+dose
	pron	<1vAd*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, designating, or derived from water occurring above the water table.
	exam	1	vadose water;
	exam	2	vadose deposits.
Vaduz	0.
	syl	Va+duz
	pron	German <fa1duts>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Liechtenstein, in the Rhine valley: an old market town, dominated by a medieval castle, residence of the prince of Liechtenstein. Pop.: 4070 (1968 est.).
	infl
	head	vag
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
vag	1.
	syl	vag
	pron	<v@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a vagrant.
the vag	2.
	head	vag
	syl	the vag.
	def	the Vagrancy Act.
	exam	1	the police finally got him on the vag.
vag	3.
	syl	vag
	pron	<v@g>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arrest (someone) for vagrancy.
vagabond	ety	C15: from Latin vag*_abundus wandering, from vag*_ar*_i to roam, from vagus #7vague 
vagabond	1.
	syl	vag:a+bond
	pron	<1v@g*2bond>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with no fixed home.
vagabond	2.
	syl	vag:a+bond
	pron	<1v@g*2bond>
	pos	n.
	def	an idle wandering beggar or thief.
vagabond	3.
	syl	vag:a+bond
	pron	<1v@g*2bond>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or like a vagabond; shiftless or idle.
vagabondage	sub
	head	vagabond
	syl	vag:a+2bond+age
	pos	n.
vagabondish	sub
	head	vagabond
	syl	vag:a+2bond+ish
	pos	adj.
vagabondism	sub
	head	vagabond
	syl	vag:a+2bond+ism
	pos	n.
vagal	0.
	syl	va+gal
	pron	<1vAgL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting the vagus nerve.
	exam	1	vagal inhibition.
vagarious	0.
	syl	va+gar:i+ous
	pron	<v*1ge*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	characterized or caused by vagaries; irregular or erratic.
vagariously	sub
	head	vagarious
	syl	va+1gar:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vagary	ety	C16: probably from Latin vag*_ar*_i to roam; compare Latin vagus #7vague 
vagaries	infl
	head	vagary
	syl	va+gar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vagary	0.
	syl	va+gar:y
	pron	<1vAg*ri>, <v*1ge*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an erratic or outlandish notion or action; whim.
vagina	ety	C17: from Latin: sheath &- vag@.#!i+nal adj.
vaginas	infl
	head	vagina
	or	vaginae
	syl	va+gi+nas
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vaginae	infl
	head	vagina
	or	vaginas
	syl	va+gi+nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vagina	1.
	syl	va+gi+na
	pron	<v*1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	def	the moist canal in most female mammals, including humans, that extends from the cervix of the uterus to an external opening between the labia minora.
vagina	2.
	syl	va+gi+na
	pron	<v*1JIn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, biology.
	def	any sheath or sheathlike structure, such as a leaf base that encloses a stem.
vaginate	0.
	syl	vag:i+nate
	pron	<1v@Jinit>, <-2nAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant parts
	def	having a vagina or sheath; sheathed.
	exam	1	a vaginate leaf.
vaginectomy	1.
	syl	vag:i+nec+to:my
	pron	<2v@Ji1nekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or part of the vagina.
vaginectomy	2.
	syl	vag:i+nec+to:my
	pron	<2v@Ji1nekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of part of the serous sheath surrounding the testis and epididymis.
vaginismus	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7vagina, -ism 
vaginismus	0.
	syl	vag:i+nis+mus
	pron	<2v@Ji1nizm*s>, <-1nism*s>
	pos	n.
	def	painful spasm of the vagina.
vaginitis	0.
	syl	vag:i+ni+tis
	pron	<2v@Ji1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the vagina. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** vagina. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
vagotomy	ety	C19: from #7vag (#7us) +#7-tomy 
vagotomies	infl
	head	vagotomy
	syl	va+got:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vagotomy	0.
	syl	va+got:o+my
	pron	<v@1got*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical division of the vagus nerve, performed to limit gastric secretion in patients with severe peptic ulcers.
vagotonia	ety	C19: from #7vag (#7us) #7+ -tonia, from Latin tonus tension, #7tone 
vagotonia	0.
	syl	va+go+to+ni:a
	pron	<2vAg*1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	pathological overactivity of the vagus nerve, affecting various bodily functions controlled by this nerve.
vagotropic	ety	C20: from #7vag (#7us) #7+ -#7tropic 
vagotropic	0.
	syl	va+go+trop+ic
	pron	<2vAg*1tropik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Physiol. of a drug, etc.
	def	affecting the activity of the vagus nerve.
vagrancies	infl
	head	vagrancy
	syl	va+gran+cies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vagrancy	1.
	syl	va+gran+cy
	pron	<1vAgr*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being a vagrant.
vagrancy	2.
	syl	va+gran+cy
	pron	<1vAgr*nsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the conduct or mode of living of a vagrant.
vagrancy	3.
	syl	va+gran+cy
	pron	<1vAgr*nsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	digression in thought; mental lapse.
vagrant	ety	C15: probably from Old French waucrant (from wancrer to roam, of Germanic origin), but also influenced by Old French vagant vagabond, from Latin vag*_ar*_i to wander
vagrant	1.
	syl	va+grant
	pron	<1vAgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of no settled abode, income, or job; tramp.
vagrant	2.
	syl	va+grant
	pron	<1vAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	wandering about; nomadic.
vagrant	3.
	syl	va+grant
	pron	<1vAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a vagrant or vagabond.
vagrant	4.
	syl	va+grant
	pron	<1vAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving in an erratic fashion, without aim or purpose; wayward.
vagrant	5.
	syl	va+grant
	pron	<1vAgr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	showing uncontrolled or straggling growth.
vagrant	xref
	syl	va+grant
	pron	<1vAgr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Archaic equivalent: {va+grom} (#!ve$Igr$$m).
vagrantly	sub
	head	vagrant
	syl	va+grant+ly
	pos	adv.
vagrantness	sub
	head	vagrant
	syl	va+grant+ness
	pos	n.
vague	ety	C16: via French from Latin vagus wandering, of obscure origin
vague	1.
	syl	vague
	pron	<vAg>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of statements, meaning, etc.
	def	not explicit; imprecise.
	exam	1	vague promises.
vague	2.
	syl	vague
	pron	<vAg>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clearly perceptible or discernible; indistinct.
	exam	1	a vague idea;
	exam	2	a vague shape.
vague	3.
	syl	vague
	pron	<vAg>
	pos	adj.
	def	not clearly or definitely established or known.
	exam	1	a vague rumour.
vague	4.
	syl	vague
	pron	<vAg>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person or his expression
	def	demonstrating lack of precision or clear thinking; absent-minded.
vaguely	sub
	head	vague
	syl	vague+ly
	pos	adv.
vagueness	sub
	head	vague
	syl	vague+ness
	pos	n.
vagus	ety	C19: from Latin vagus wandering
vagus nerve	alt
	head	vagus
	or	vagus
	syl	va+gus nerve
	pron	<1vAg*s>
	pos	n.
vagi	infl
	head	vagus
	syl	va+gi
	pron	<-JI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vagus	0.
	or	vagus nerve
	syl	va+gus
	pron	<1vAg*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth cranial nerve, which supplies the heart, lungs, and viscera.
vahana	ety	Hindi, from Sanskrit, from vaha to carry
vahana	0.
	syl	va+hana
	pron	<1va:h*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Indian myth.
	def	a vehicle.
vail	ety	C14 valen, from obsolete avalen, from Old French avaler to let fall, from Latin ad vallem literally: to the valley, that is, down, from ad to+ vallis #7valley 
vail	H1.1.
	syl	vail
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to lower (something, such as a weapon), esp. as a sign of deference or submission.
vail	H1.2.
	syl	vail
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to remove (the hat, cap, etc.) as a mark of respect or meekness.
vail	H2.0.
	syl	vail
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	an archaic word for {avail}.
vail	H3.0.
	syl	vail
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n. vb. vb.
	def	an archaic spelling of {veil}.
vain	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin v*_anus 
vain	1.
	syl	vain
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	inordinately proud of one's appearance, possessions, or achievements.
vain	2.
	syl	vain
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to ostentatious display, esp. of one's beauty.
vain	3.
	syl	vain
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	worthless.
vain	4.
	syl	vain
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	adj.
	def	senseless or futile.
in vain	5.
	head	vain
	syl	in vain.
	def	to no avail; fruitlessly.
take someone's name in vain	6.
	head	vain
	syl	take someone's name in vain.
	def	to use the name of someone, esp. God, without due respect or reverence.
vainly	sub
	head	vain
	syl	vain+ly
	pos	adv.
vainness	sub
	head	vain
	syl	vain+ness
	pos	n.
vainglory	1.
	syl	vain+glo+ry
	pron	<1vAn2glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	boastfulness or vanity.
vainglory	2.
	syl	vain+glo+ry
	pron	<1vAn2glc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	ostentation.
vainglorious	sub
	head	vainglory
	syl	vain+1glo+ri+ous
	pos	adj.
vair	ety	C13: from Old French: of more than one colour, from Latin varius variegated, #7various 
vair	1.
	syl	vair
	pron	<ve*>
	pos	n.
	def	a fur, probably Russian squirrel, used to trim robes in the Middle Ages.
vair	2.
	syl	vair
	pron	<ve*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the two principal furs used on heraldic shields, conventionally represented by white and blue skins in alternate lines. Compare {{ermine} (sense 3)}.
Vaishnava	ety	from Sanskrit vaisnava of V#7ishnu 
Vaishnava	0.
	syl	Vaish+na+va
	pron	<1viSn*v*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	a member of a sect devoted to the cult of Vishnu, strongly anti-Brahminic and antipriestly in outlook and stressing devotion through image worship and simple ritual.
Vaishnavism	sub
	head	Vaishnava
	syl	Vaish+na+vism
	pos	n.
Vaisya	ety	C18: from Sanskrit, literally: settler, from vi*'s settlement
Vaisya	0.
	syl	Vais+ya
	pron	<1vIsj*>, <1vISj*>
	pos	n.
	def	the third of the four main Hindu castes, the traders.
val	1.
	syl	val.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	valuation.
val	2.
	syl	val.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	value.
Valais	0.
	syl	Va+lais
	pron	French <va1le>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of S Switzerland: includes the entire valley of the upper Rh*^one and the highest peaks in Switzerland; produces a quarter of Switzerland's hydroelec?!tricity. Capital: Sion. Pop.: 206563 (1970). Area: 5231 sq. km (2020 sq. miles). German name: {Wallis}.
valance	ety	C15: perhaps named after Valence, France, town noted for its textiles
valance	0.
	syl	val+ance
	pron	<1v@l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a short piece of drapery hung along a shelf, canopy, or bed, or across a window, to hide structural detail.
valanced	sub
	head	valance
	syl	val+anced
	pos	adj.
Valdai Hills	0.
	syl	Val+dai Hills
	pron	<va:l1dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of hills and plateaus in the NW Soviet Union, between Moscow and Leningrad. Greatest height: 346 m (1135 ft.).
Valdemar I	0.
	syl	Val:de:mar I
	pron	Danish <1vald*2mar>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Waldemar I}.
Val-de-Marne	0.
	syl	Val-de-Marne:
	qual	French@T
	def	val@T d$$@T #!marn)@T a @T department @T of N France, in *^Ile-de-France region. Capital: Cr*'eteil. Pop.: 1222645 (1975). Area: 244 sq. km (95 sq. miles).
Valdivia	H1.0.
	syl	Val+di+via
	pron	Spanish <bal1di$Bja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Chile, on the {Valdivia River} about 19 km (12 miles) from the Pacific: developed chiefly by German settlers in the 1850s; university (1954). Pop.: 80035 (1966 est.).
Pedro de	infl
	head	Valdivia
	syl	Ped:ro de
	pron	<1pA@dro> <DA>
	pos	n.
Valdivia	H2.0.
	syl	Val:di:via
	pron	Spanish <bal1di$Bja>
	pos	n.
	def	??1500-54, Spanish soldier; conqueror of Chile.
Val-d'Oise	0.
	syl	Val-d'Oise
	qual	French
	def	val #!dwa$:z) a department of N France, in *^Ile-de-France region. Capital: Pontoise. Pop.: 847485 (1975). Area: 1249 sq. km (487 sq. miles).
vale	ety	C13: from Old French val, from Latin vallis valley
vale	H1.0.
	syl	vale
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a literary word for {valley}.
vale	H2.0.
	syl	va:le
	pron	<1va:lA>
	qual	Latin.
	def	farewell; goodbye.
valediction	ety	C17: from Latin valed*_icere, from val*_e farewell+ d*_icere to say
valediction	1.
	syl	val+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2v@li1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of saying goodbye.
valediction	2.
	syl	val+e:dic+tion
	pron	<2v@li1dikS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any valedictory statement, speech, etc.
valedictory	1.
	syl	val+e:dic+to:ry
	pron	<2v@li1dikt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	saying goodbye.
valedictory	2.
	syl	val+e:dic+to:ry
	pron	<2v@li1dikt*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a farewell or an occasion of farewell.
valedictories	infl
	head	valedictory
	syl	val+e:dic+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
valedictory	3.
	syl	val+e:dic+to:ry
	pron	<2v@li1dikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a farewell address or speech.
valedictory	4.
	syl	val+e:dic+to:ry
	pron	<2v@li1dikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a farewell speech delivered by the most outstanding graduate.
valence	1.
	syl	va+lence
	pron	<1vAl*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {valency}.
valence	2.
	syl	va+lence
	pron	<1vAl*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the phenomenon of forming chemical bonds.
Valence	0.
	syl	Va+lence
	pron	French <va1l*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE France, on the River Rh*^one. Pop.: 70307 (1975).
Valencia	1.
	syl	Va+len+cia
	pron	Spanish <ba1lAnTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Spain, capital of Valencia province, on the Mediterranean: the third largest city in Spain; capital of the Moorish kingdom of Valencia (1021-1238); university (1501). Pop.: 653690 (1970). Latin name: {Valentia}.
Valencia	2.
	syl	Va+len+cia
	pron	Spanish <ba1lAnTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a region and former kingdom of E Spain, on the Mediterranean.
Valencia	3.
	syl	Va+len+cia
	pron	Spanish <ba1lAnTja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Venezuela: one of the two main industrial centres in Venezuela. Pop.: 367171 (1971).
Valenciennes	ety	named after V#7alenciennes %2, where it was originally made
Valenciennes	H1.0.
	syl	Va+len+ci+ennes
	pron	<2v@l*nsi1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat bobbin lace typically having scroll and floral designs and originally made of linen, now often cotton.
Valenciennes	H2.0.
	syl	Va+len+ci+ennes
	pron	French <val?~a1sjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N France, on the River Escaut: a coal-mining and heavy industrial centre. Pop.: 43202 (1975).
valency	ety	C19: from Latin valentia strength, from val*_ere to be strong
valency electron	0.
	syl	va+len+cy e:lec+tron
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an electron in the outer shell of an atom, responsible for forming chemical bonds.
Valens	0.
	syl	Va:lens
	pron	<1vAlenz>
	pos	n.
	def	??328-378 #7a.d., emperor of the Eastern Roman Empire (364-378); appointed by his elder brother Valentinian I, emperor of the Western Empire.
valentine	1.
	syl	val+en+tine
	pron	<1v@l*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a card or gift expressing love or affection, sent, often anonymously, to one's sweetheart or satirically to a friend, on Saint Valentine's Day.
valentine	2.
	syl	val+en+tine
	pron	<1v@l*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sweetheart selected for such a greeting.
Saint	infl
	head	Valentine
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Valentine	0.
	syl	Val:en:tine
	pron	<1v@l*n2tIn>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd-century #7a.d. Christian martyr, associated by historical accident with the custom of sending valentines; bishop of Terni. Feast day: Feb. 14.
Valentinianus I	alt
	head	Valentinian I
	or	Valentinian I
	syl	Val:en:tin:i:a:nus I
	pron	<2v@l*n2tini1An*s>
	pos	n.
Valentinian I	0.
	or	Valentinianus I
	syl	Val:en:tin:i:an I
	pron	<2v@l*n1tini*n>
	pos	n.
	def	321-375 #7a.d., emperor of the Western Roman Empire (364-375); appointed his brother Valens to rule the Eastern Empire.
Valentinianus II	alt
	head	Valentinian II
	or	Valentinian II
	syl	Val:en:tin:i:a:nus II
	pos	n.
Valentinian II	0.
	or	Valentinianus II
	syl	Val:en:tin:i:an II
	pos	n.
	def	371-392 #7a.d., emperor of the Western Roman Empire (375-392), reigning jointly with his half brother Gratian until 383.
Valentinianus III	alt
	head	Valentinian III
	or	Valentinian III
	syl	Val:en:tin:i:a:nus III
	pos	n.
Valentinian III	0.
	or	Valentinianus III
	syl	Val:en:tin:i:an III
	pos	n.
	def	??419-455 #7a.d., emperor of the Western Roman Empire (425-455). His government lost Africa to the Vandals. With Pope Leo I he issued (444) an edict giving the bishop of Rome supremacy over the provincial churches.
Rudolph	infl
	head	Valentino
	syl	Ru:dolph
	pos	n.
Valentino	0.
	syl	Val:en:ti:no
	pron	<2v@l*n1tEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1895-1926, U.S. silent-film actor, born in Italy. He is famous for his romantic roles in such films as (1921).
Valera	0.
	syl	Va:ler:a
	pron	<v*1le*r*>, <-1li*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Eamon) {de Valera}.
valerian	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin valeriana (herba) (herb) of Valerius, unexplained Latin personal name
valerian	1.
	syl	va+le:ri:an
	pron	<v*1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {allheal}. any of various Eurasian valerianaceous plants of the genus esp. having small white or pinkish flowers and a medicinal root.
valerian	2.
	syl	va+le:ri:an
	pron	<v*1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a sedative drug made from the dried roots of
Valerian	0.
	syl	Va:le:ri:an
	pron	<v*1le*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name died 260 #7a.d., Roman emperor (253-260): renewed persecution of the Christians; defeated by the Persians.
valerianaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7valerian 
valerianaceous	0.
	syl	va+le:ri:a+na+ceous
	pron	<v*2li*ri*1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of herbaceous plants having the calyx of the flower reduced to a ring of hairs: includes valerian, spikenard, and corn salad.
valeric	0.
	syl	va+ler+ic
	pron	<v*1lerik>, <-1li*rik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or derived from valerian.
valeric acid	0.
	syl	va+ler+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pentanoic acid}.
Paul	infl
	head	Val'ery
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Val'ery	0.
	syl	Va:l*'e:ry
	pron	French <valA1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1871-1945, French poet and essayist, influenced by the symbolists, esp. Mallarm*'e. He wrote speculative poetry, rich in imagery, as in (1917) and (1920).
valet	ety	C16: from Old French vaslet page, from Medieval Latin vassus servant; see #7vassal 
valet	1.
	syl	val+et
	pron	<1v@lit>, <1v@lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a manservant who acts as personal attendant to his employer, looking after his clothing, serving his meals, etc. French name: {valet de chambre}.
valet	2.
	syl	val+et
	pron	<1v@lit>, <1v@lA>
	pos	n.
	def	a man?!servant who attends to the requirements of patrons in a hotel, passengers on board ship, etc.; steward.
valeta	0.
	syl	va+le:ta
	pron	<v*1lEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {veleta}.
valets de chambre	infl
	head	valet de chambre
	syl	va+lets de cham+bre
	pron	<vale> <d*> <1S*~a:br>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
valet de chambre	0.
	syl	va+let de cham+bre
	pron	French. <vale> <d*> <1S*~a:br>
	pos	n.
	def	the full French term for {valet} (sense 1).
Valetta	0.
	syl	Va+let+ta
	pron	<v*1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Valletta}.
valetudinarian	ety	C18: from Latin val*_et*_ud*_o state of health, from val*_ere to be well
valetudinary	alt
	head	valetudinarian
	or	valetudinarian
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar:y
	pron	<2v@li1tju:din*ri>
	pos	n.
valetudinarians	infl
	head	valetudinarian
	or	valetudinaries
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:ans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
valetudinaries	infl
	head	valetudinarian
	or	valetudinarians
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
valetudinarian	1.
	or	valetudinary
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2v@li2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is chronically sick; invalid.
valetudinarian	2.
	or	valetudinary
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2v@li2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person excessively worried about the state of his health; hypochondriac.
valetudinarian	3.
	or	valetudinary
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2v@li2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an old person who is in good health.
valetudinarian	4.
	or	valetudinary
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2v@li2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, marked by, or resulting from poor health.
valetudinarian	5.
	or	valetudinary
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2v@li2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	being a valetudinarian.
valetudinarian	6.
	or	valetudinary
	syl	val+e:tu+di+nar+i:an
	pron	<2v@li2tju:di1ne*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	trying to return to a healthy state.
valetudinarianism	sub
	head	valetudinarian
	syl	val+e:2tu+di+1nar:i+an+ism
	pos	n.
valgus	ety	C19: from Latin: bowlegged
valgus	0.
	syl	val+gus
	pron	<1v@lg*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	displaced or twisted away from the midline of the body. See {hallux valgus}.
Valhalla	ety	C18: from Old Norse, from valr slain warriors+ h*"oll #7hall 
Walhalla	infl
	head	Valhalla
	syl	Wal+hal+la
	pos	n.
Valhall	infl
	head	Valhalla
	or	Walhall
	syl	Val+hall
	pos	n.
Walhall	infl
	head	Valhalla
	or	Valhall
	syl	Wal+hall
	pos	n.
Valhalla	0.
	syl	Val+hal+la
	pron	<v@l1h@l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the great hall of Odin where warriors who die as heroes in battle dwell eternally.
valiant	ety	C14: from Old French vaillant, from valoir to be of value, from Latin val*_ere to be strong
valiant	1.a.
	syl	val+iant
	pron	<1v@lj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	courageous, intrepid, or stout-hearted; brave.
valiant	2.
	syl	val+iant
	pron	<1v@lj*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by bravery or courage.
	exam	1	a valiant deed.
valiance	sub
	head	valiant
	syl	val+iance
	pos	n.
valiancy	sub
	head	valiant
	or	valiantness
	syl	val+ian+cy
	pos	n.
valiantness	sub
	head	valiant
	or	valiancy
	syl	val+iant+ness
	pos	n.
valiantly	sub
	head	valiant
	syl	val+iant+ly
	pos	adv.
valid	ety	C16: from Latin validus robust, from val*_ere to be strong
valid	1.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having some foundation; based on truth.
valid	2.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	legally acceptable.
	exam	1	a valid licence.
valid	3.a.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having legal force; effective.
valid	3.b.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having legal authority; binding.
valid	4.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having some force or cogency.
	exam	1	a valid point in a debate.
valid	5.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Logic. of an inference
	def	having premisses and a conclusion so related that if the premisses are true, the conclusion must be true: the conclusion will be false if one or more premisses are false. Compare {{invalid%2} (sense 2)}.
valid	6.
	syl	val+id
	pron	<1v@lid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	healthy or strong.
validly	sub
	head	valid
	syl	val+id+ly
	pos	adv.
validate	1.
	syl	val:i+date
	pron	<1v@li2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confirm or corroborate.
validate	2.
	syl	val:i+date
	pron	<1v@li2dAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give legal force or official confirmation to; declare legally valid.
validation	sub
	head	validate
	syl	val:i+1da+tion
	pos	n.
validatory	sub
	head	validate
	syl	val:i+1da+to:ry
	pos	adj.
valine	ety	C19: from #7val (#7eric acid) #7+ -#7{ine %2}
valine	0.
	syl	va+line
	pron	<1vAlEn>, <1v@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a sweet-tasting amino acid that is essential to human beings for the maintenance of health; 2-amino-3-methylbutanoic acid. Formula: (CH\3)\2CHCH?!(NH\2)COOH.
valise	ety	C17: via French from Italian valigia, of unknown origin
valise	0.
	syl	va+lise
	pron	<v*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a small overnight travelling case.
Valkyrie	ety	C18: from Old Norse Valkyrja, from valr slain warriors+ k*"ori to #7choose 
Walkyrie	infl
	head	Valkyrie
	or	Valkyr
	syl	Wal+kyr:ie
	pron	<v@l1ki*ri>, <1v@lki*ri>
	pos	n.
Valkyr	infl
	head	Valkyrie
	or	Walkyrie
	syl	Val+kyr
	pron	<1v@lki*>
	pos	n.
Valkyrie	0.
	syl	Val+kyr:ie
	pron	<v@l1ki*ri>, <1v@lki*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	any of the beautiful maidens who serve Odin and ride over battlefields to claim the dead heroes chosen by him or by Tyr and take them to Valhalla.
Valkyrian	sub
	head	Valkyrie
	syl	Val+1kyr+i:an
	pos	adj.
Valladolid	1.
	syl	Va+lla+do+lid
	pron	Spanish <2ba$yaDo1liD>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Spain: residence of the Spanish court in the 16th century; university (1346). Pop.: 236341 (1970).
Valladolid	2.
	syl	Va+lla+do+lid
	pron	Spanish <2ba$yaDo1liD>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1828) of {Morelia}.
vallation	ety	C17: from Late Latin vall*_ati*_o, from vallum rampart
vallation	1.
	syl	val+la+tion
	pron	<v*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of building fortifications.
vallation	2.
	syl	val+la+tion
	pron	<v*1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wall or rampart.
vallecula	ety	C19: from Late Latin: little valley, from Latin vallis valley
valleculae	infl
	head	vallecula
	syl	val+lec:u+lae
	pron	<-2lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vallecula	1.
	syl	val+lec:u+la
	pron	<v*1lekjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various natural depressions or crevices, such as certain fissures of the brain.
vallecula	2.
	syl	val+lec:u+la
	pron	<v*1lekjul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a groove or furrow.
vallecular	sub
	head	vallecula
	or	valleculate
	syl	val+1lec:u+lar
	pos	adj.
valleculate	sub
	head	vallecula
	or	vallecular
	syl	val+1lec:u+2late
	pos	adj.
Valle d'Aosta	0.
	syl	Val+le d'A:o+sta
	pron	Italian <1vallA> <da1csta>
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous region of NW Italy: under many different rulers until passing to the house of Savoy in the 11th century; established as an autonomous region in 1944. Capital: Aosta. Pop.: 109252 (1971). Area: 3263 sq. km (1260 sq. miles).
Valetta	alt
	head	Valletta
	or	Valletta
	syl	Va+let+ta
	pron	<v*1let*>
	pos	n.
Valletta	0.
	or	Valetta
	syl	Val+let+ta
	pron	<v*1let*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Malta, on the NE coast: founded by the Knights Hospitallers, after the victory over the Turks in 1565; became a major naval base after Malta's annexation by Britain (1814). Pop.: 14049 (1974 est.).
valley	ety	C13: from Old French valee, from Latin vallis 
valley	1.
	syl	val+ley
	pron	<1v@li>
	pos	n.
	def	a long depression in the land surface, usually containing a river, formed by erosion or by movements in the earth's crust.
valley	2.
	syl	val+ley
	pron	<1v@li>
	pos	n.
	def	the broad area drained by a single river system.
	exam	1	the Thames valley.
valley	3.
	syl	val+ley
	pron	<1v@li>
	pos	n.
	def	any elongated depression resembling a valley.
valley	4.
	syl	val+ley
	pron	<1v@li>
	pos	n.
	def	the junction of a roof slope with another or with a wall.
valley	5.
	syl	val+ley
	pron	<1v@li>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or proceeding by way of a valley.
	exam	1	a valley railway.
Valley Forge	0.
	syl	Val+ley Forge
	pos	n.
	def	an area in SE Pennsylvania, northwest of Philadelphia: winter camp (1777-78) of Washington and the American Revolutionary Army.
Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes	0.
	syl	Val+ley of Ten Thou+sand Smokes
	pos	n.
	def	a volcanic region of SW Alaska, formed by the massive eruption of Mount Katmai in 1912; jets of steam issue from vents up to 45 m (150 ft.) across.
Vallombrosa	0.
	syl	Val+lom+bro+sa
	pron	Italian <2vallom1bro:sa>
	pos	n.
	def	a village and resort in central Italy, in Tuscany region: 11th-century Benedictine monastery.
Valois	H1.0.
	syl	Va+lois
	pron	French <va1lwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a historic region and former duchy of N France.
Valois	H2.0.
	syl	Va:lois
	pron	French <va1lwa>
	pos	n.
	def	a royal house of France, ruling from 1328 to 1589.
Valois	H3.0.
	syl	Val:ois
	pron	<1v@lwa:>
	def	Dame {Ni@.nette de} (ni$:#!n$et d$$). original name born 1898, British ballet dancer and choreog?!rapher, born in Ireland: a founder of the Vic-Wells Ballet Company (1931), which under her direction became the Royal Ballet (1956).
Valona	0.
	syl	Va+lo+na
	pron	<v*1l*un*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Vlor*"e}.
valonia	ety	C18: from Italian vallonia, ultimately from Greek balanos acorn
valonia	0.
	syl	va+lo+ni:a
	pron	<v*1l*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	the acorn cups and unripe acorns of the Eurasian oak used in tanning, dyeing, and making ink.
valorize	ety	C20: back formation from valorization; see #7valour  &- @!val+or@.i+#!za+tion or @!val+or@.i+#!sa+tion n.
valorise	alt
	head	valorize
	or	valorize
	syl	val+or+ise
	pron	<1v@l*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
valorize	0.
	or	valorise
	syl	val+or+ize
	pron	<1v@l*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fix and maintain an artificial price for (a commodity) by governmental action.
valour	ety	C15: from Late Latin valor , from val*_ere to be strong &- #!val+or+ous adj. &- #!val+or+ous+ly adv.
valor	alt
	head	valour
	or	valour
	syl	val+or
	pron	<1v@l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
valour	0.
	or	valor
	syl	val+our
	pron	<1v@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	courage or bravery, esp. in battle.
Valpara'iso	0.
	syl	Val+pa+ra:*'i+so
	pron	Spanish <2balpara1iso>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Chile, on a wide bay of the Pacific: the second largest city and chief port of Chile; two universities. Pop.: 248972 (1975 est.).
valse	0.
	syl	valse
	pos	French. vals; n.
	def	the French word, esp. used in the titles of some pieces of music, for {waltz}.
valuable	1.
	syl	val:u+a:ble
	pron	<1v@lju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	having considerable monetary worth.
valuable	2.
	syl	val:u+a:ble
	pron	<1v@lju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of considerable importance or quality.
	exam	1	a valuable friend;
	exam	2	valuable information.
valuable	3.
	syl	val:u+a:ble
	pron	<1v@lju*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be valued.
valuable	4.
	syl	val:u+a:ble
	pron	<1v@lju*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a valuable article of personal property, esp. jewellery.
valuableness	sub
	head	valuable
	syl	val:u+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
valuably	sub
	head	valuable
	syl	val:u+a:bly
	pos	adv.
valuate	0.
	syl	val:u+ate
	pron	<1v@lju2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {value} (senses 10, 12) or {evaluate}.
valuation	1.
	syl	val:u:a+tion
	pron	<2v@lju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of valuing, esp. a formal assessment of the worth of property, jewellery, etc.
valuation	2.
	syl	val:u:a+tion
	pron	<2v@lju1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the price arrived at by the process of valuing.
	exam	1	the valuation of this property is considerable;
	exam	2	I set a high valuation on technical ability.
valuational	sub
	head	valuation
	syl	val:u:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
valuationally	sub
	head	valuation
	syl	val:u:1a+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
valuator	0.
	syl	val:u:a+tor
	pron	<1v@lju2At*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who estimates the value of objects, paintings, etc.; appraiser.
value	ety	C14: from Old French, from valoir, from Latin val*_ere to be worth, be strong &- #!val@.u+er n.
value	1.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the desirability of a thing, often in respect of some property such as usefulness or exchangeability: worth, merit, or importance.
value	2.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount, esp. a material or monetary one, considered to be a fair exchange in return for a thing; assigned valuation.
	exam	1	the value of the picture is @P10000.
value	3.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	reasonable or equivalent return; satisfaction.
	exam	1	value for money.
value	4.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	precise meaning or significance.
value	5.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the moral principles and beliefs or accepted standards of a person or social group.
	exam	1	a person with old-fashioned values.
value	6.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a particular magnitude, number, or amount.
	exam	1	the value of the variable was 7.
value	7.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	short for {time value}.
value	8.a.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a gradation of tone from light to dark or of colour luminosity.
value	8.b.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the relation of one of these elements to another or to the whole picture.
value	9.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the quality or tone of the speech sound associated with a written character representing it.
	exam	1	@6g@9 has the value
values	infl
	head	value
	syl	val:ues
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
valuing	infl
	head	value
	syl	val:u+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
valued	infl
	head	value
	syl	val:ued.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
value	10.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to assess or estimate the worth, merit, or desirability of; appraise.
value	11.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have a high regard for, esp. in respect of worth, usefulness, merit, etc.; esteem or prize.
	exam	1	to value freedom.
value	12.
	syl	val:ue
	pron	<1v@lju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to fix the financial or material worth of (a unit of currency, work of art etc.).
	exam	1	jewels valued at @P40000.
value added	0.
	syl	val:ue add+ed
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between the total revenues of a firm, industry, etc., and its total purchases from other firms, industries, etc. The aggregate of values added throughout an economy ({gross value added}) represents that economy's gross domestic product.
value-added tax	0.
	syl	val:ue-add:ed tax
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the full name for {VAT}.
valued policy	0.
	syl	val+ued pol:i+cy
	pos	n.
	def	an insurance policy in which the amount payable in the event of a valid claim is agreed upon between the company and policyholder when the policy is issued and is not related to the actual value of a loss. Compare {open policy}.
value judgment	0.
	syl	val:ue judg+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a subjective assessment based on one's own code of values or that of one's class.
valueless	0.
	syl	val:ue+less
	pron	<1v@ljulis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or possessing no value; worthless.
valuelessness	sub
	head	valueless
	syl	val:ue+less+ness
	pos	n.
valuer	0.
	syl	val:u+er
	pron	<1v@lju*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who assesses the monetary worth of a work of art, jewel, house, etc.; appraiser.
valuta	ety	C20: from Italian, literally: #7value 
valuta	0.
	syl	val:u+ta
	pron	<v*1lu:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the value of one currency in terms of its exchange rate with another.
valvate	1.
	syl	val+vate
	pron	<1v@lvAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	furnished with a valve or valves.
valvate	2.
	syl	val+vate
	pron	<1v@lvAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	functioning as or resembling a valve.
valvate	3.a.
	syl	val+vate
	pron	<1v@lvAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or taking place by means of valves.
	exam	1	valvate dehiscence.
valvate	3.b.
	syl	val+vate
	pron	<1v@lvAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of petals or sepals in the bud
	def	having the margins touching but not overlapping.
valve	ety	C14: from Latin valva a folding door
valve	1.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	any device that shuts off, starts, regulates, or controls the flow of a fluid.
valve	2.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a flaplike structure in a hollow organ, such as the heart, that controls the one-way passage of fluid through that organ.
valve	3.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {tube}. an evacuated electron tube containing a cathode, anode, and, usually, one or more additional control electrodes. When a positive potential is applied to the anode, electrons emitted from the cathode are attracted to the anode, constituting a flow of current which can be controlled by a voltage applied to the grid to produce amplification, oscillation, etc. U.S. name: {vacuum tube}. See also {{diode} (sense 2)}, {{triode} (sense 1)}, {tetrode, pentode}.
valve	4.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of the separable pieces that make up the shell of a mollusc.
valve	5.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a device on some brass instruments by which the effective length of the tube may be varied to enable a chromatic scale to be produced.
valve	6.a.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the several parts that make up a dry dehiscent fruit, esp. a capsule.
valve	6.b.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two halves of a diatom cell wall.
valve	7.
	syl	valve
	pron	<v@lv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a leaf of a double door or of a folding door.
valveless	sub
	head	valve
	syl	valve+less
	pos	adj.
valvelike	sub
	head	valve
	syl	valve+2like
	pos	adj.
valve gear	0.
	syl	valve gear
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanism that operates the valves of a reciprocating engine, usually involving the use of cams, pushrods, rocker arms, etc.
valve-in-head engine	0.
	syl	valve-in-head en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {overhead-valve engine}.
valvular	1.
	syl	val+vu+lar
	pron	<1v@lvjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, operated by, or having a valve or valves.
valvular	2.
	syl	val+vu+lar
	pron	<1v@lvjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the shape or function of a valve.
valvule	ety	C18: from New Latin valvula, diminutive of #7valve 
valvelet	alt
	head	valvule
	or	valvule
	syl	valve+let
	pron	<1v@lvlit>
	pos	n.
valvule	0.
	or	valvelet
	syl	val+vule
	pron	<1v@lvju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small valve or a part resembling one.
valvulitis	ety	C19: from #7valvule+ -#7itis 
valvulitis	0.
	syl	val+vu+li+tis
	pron	<2v@lvju1lItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of a bodily valve, esp. a heart valve.
vambrace	ety	C14: from Anglo-French vauntbras, from vaunt- (from Old French avant- fore-)+ bras arm
vambrace	0.
	syl	vam+brace
	pron	<1v@mbrAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour used to protect the arm.
vambraced	sub
	head	vambrace
	syl	vam+braced
	pos	adj.
vamoose	ety	C19: from Spanish vamos let us go, from Latin v*_adere to go, walk rapidly
vamoose	0.
	syl	va+moose
	pron	<v*1mu:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to leave a place hurriedly; decamp.
vamp	ety	C20: short for #7vampire 
vamp	H1.1.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a seductive woman who exploits men by use of her sexual charms.
vamp	H1.2.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to exploit (a man) in the fashion of a vamp.
vamper	sub
	head	vamp
	syl	vamp+er
	pos	n.
vampish	sub
	head	vamp
	syl	vamp+ish
	pos	adj.
vamp	ety	C13: from Old French avantpi*'e the front part of a shoe (hence, something patched, etc.) from avant- fore-+ pi*'e foot, from Latin p*_es  &- #!vamp+er n.
vamp	H2.1.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	something patched up to make it look new.
vamp	H2.2.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the reworking of a theme, story, etc.
vamp	H2.3.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	an improvised accompaniment, consisting largely of chords.
vamp	H2.4.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	the front part of the upper of a shoe.
vamp	H2.5.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to give a vamp (to); make a renovation (of).
vamp	H2.6.
	syl	vamp
	pron	<v@mp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to improvise (an accompaniment) to (a tune).
vampire	ety	C18: from French, from German Vampir, from Magyar; perhaps related to Turkish uber witch, Russian upyr vampire
vampire	1.
	syl	vam+pire
	pron	<1v@mpI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in European folklore
	def	a corpse that rises nightly from its grave to drink the blood of the living.
vampire	2.
	syl	vam+pire
	pron	<1v@mpI*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {vampire bat}.
vampire	3.
	syl	vam+pire
	pron	<1v@mpI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who preys mercilessly upon others, such as a blackmailer.
vampire	4.
	syl	vam+pire
	pron	<1v@mpI*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {vamp} %1.
vampire	5.
	syl	vam+pire
	pron	<1v@mpI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a trapdoor on a stage.
vampiric	sub
	head	vampire
	or	vampirish
	syl	vam+pir+ic
	pron	<v@m1pirik>
	pos	adj.
vampirish	sub
	head	vampire
	or	vampiric
	syl	vam+pir+ish
	pron	<1v@mpI*riS>
	pos	adj.
vampire bat	0.
	syl	vam+pire bat
	pos	n.
	def	any bat, esp. of the family of tropical regions of Central and South America, having sharp incisor and canine teeth and feeding on the blood of birds and mammals. Compare {false vampire}.
vampirism	1.
	syl	vam+pir+ism
	pron	<1v@mpI*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	belief in the existence of vampires.
vampirism	2.
	syl	vam+pir+ism
	pron	<1v@mpI*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the actions of vampires; bloodsucking.
vampirism	3.
	syl	vam+pir+ism
	pron	<1v@mpI*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of preying upon or exploiting others.
van	H1.1.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {{caravan} (sense 1)}.
van	H1.2.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a covered motor vehicle for transporting goods, etc., by road.
van	H1.3.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a closed railway wagon in which the guard travels, for transporting goods, mail, etc.
van	H1.4.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	See {delivery van}.
van	H2.0.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {vanguard}.
van	H3.1.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, chiefly Brit.
	def	short for {advantage}. Usual U.S. word: {ad}.
van in	2.
	head	van
	syl	van in.
	qual	Tennis, chiefly Brit.
	def	an advantage scored by the server.
van out	3.
	head	van
	syl	van out.
	qual	Tennis, chiefly Brit.
	def	an advantage scored by the receiver.
van	ety	C17: variant of #7fan %1
van	H4.1.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for winnowing corn.
van	H4.2.
	syl	van
	pron	<v@n>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {wing}.
Van	1.
	syl	Van
	pron	<va:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Turkey, on Lake Van. Pop.: 31010 (1965).
Lake	2.
	head	Van
	syl	Lake.
	def	a salt lake in E Turkey, at an altitude of 1650 m (5400 ft.): fed by melting snow and glaciers. Area: 3737 sq. km (1433 sq. miles).
vanadate	0.
	syl	van:a+date
	pron	<1v@n*2dAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of a vanadic acid.
vanadic	0.
	syl	va+nad+ic
	pron	<v*1n@dik>, <-1nAdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing vanadium, esp. in a trivalent or pentavalent state.
vanadic acid	0.
	syl	va+nad+ic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any one of various oxyacids of vanadium, such as H\3VO\4 ({orthovanadic acid) }, HVO\4 ({metavanadic acid) }, and H\4V\2O\7 ({pyrovanadic acid) }, known chiefly in the form of their vanadate salts.
vanadinite	0.
	syl	va+nad:i+nite
	pron	<v*1n@di2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a red, yellow, or brownish mineral consisting of a chloride and vanadate of lead in hexagonal crystalline form. It results from weathering of lead ores in desert regions and is a source of vanadium. Formula: Pb\5(VO\4)\3Cl.
vanadium	ety	C19: New Latin, from Old Norse Vanadis, epithet of the goddess Freya+ -#7ium 
vanadium	0.
	syl	va+na+di:um
	pron	<v*1nAdi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxic silvery-white metallic element occurring chiefly in carnotite and vanadinite and used in steel alloys, high-speed tools, and as a catalyst. Symbol: V; atomic no.: 23; atomic wt.: 50.94; valency: 2-5; relative density: 6.1; melting pt.: 1890?%C; boiling pt.: 3380?%C.
vanadous	0.
	syl	van:a+dous
	pron	<1v@n*d*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or containing vanadium, esp. in a divalent or trivalent state.
Van Allen belt	ety	C20: named after its discoverer, J. A. Van Allen (born 1914), American physicist
Van Allen belt	0.
	syl	Van Al+len belt
	pron	<v@n> <1@l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two regions of charged particles above the earth, the inner one extending from 2400 to 5600 kilometres above the earth and the outer one from 13000 to 19000 kilometres. The charged particles result from cosmic rays and are trapped by the earth's magnetic field.
vanaspati	ety	C20: the Sanskrit name of a forest plant, from vana forest+ pati lord
vanaspati	0.
	syl	va+na+spa+ti
	pron	<v*1n@sp*ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a hydrogenated vegetable fat commonly used in India as a substitute for butter.
Vanbrugh	0.
	syl	Van:brugh
	pron	<1v@nbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {John}. 1664-1726, English dramatist and baroque architect. His best-known plays are the Restoration comedies (1697) and (1697). As an architect, he is noted esp. for Blenheim Palace.
Martin	infl
	head	Van Buren
	syl	Mar:tin.
	pos	n.
Van Buren	0.
	syl	Van Bu:ren
	pron	<v@n> <1bju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1782-1862, U.S. Democratic statesman; 8th president of the U.S. (1837-41).
Cyrus	infl
	head	Vance
	syl	Cy:rus.
	pos	n.
Vance	0.
	syl	Vance
	pron	<v@ns>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1917, U.S. Democratic politician; secretary of state since 1977.
Vancouver	H1.1.
	syl	Van+cou+ver
	pron	<v@n1ku:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island of SW Canada, off the SW coast of British Columbia: separated from the Canadian mainland by the Strait of Georgia and Queen Charlotte Sound, and from the U.S. mainland by Juan de Fuca Strait; the largest island off the W coast of North America. Chief town: Victoria. Pop.: 380000 (1971 est.). Area: 32137 sq. km (12408 sq. miles).
Vancouver	H1.2.
	syl	Van+cou+ver
	pron	<v@n1ku:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Canada, in SW British Columbia: Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city. Pop.: 426256 (1971).
Mount	3.
	head	Vancouver
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain on the border between Canada and Alaska, in the St. Elias Mountains. Height: 4785 m (15700 ft.).
George	infl
	head	Vancouver
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Vancouver	H2.0.
	syl	Van:cou:ver
	pron	<v@n1ku:v*>
	pos	n.
	def	1757-98, English navi?!gator, noted for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1792-94).
V and A	0.
	syl	V and A
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Victoria and Albert Museum.
vanda	ety	C19: New Latin, from Hindi vand*_a mistletoe, from Sanskrit
vanda	0.
	syl	van+da
	pron	<1v@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any epiphytic orchid of the E hemisphere genus having white, mauve, blue, or greenish fragrant flowers.
vandal	0.
	syl	van+dal
	pron	<1v@ndL>
	pos	n.
	usage	a.
	def	a person who deliberately causes damage or destruction to personal or public property.
vandal	0.b.
	syl	van+dal
	pron	<1v@ndL>
	pos	n.
	usage	a.; as modifier
	exam	1	vandal instincts.
Vandal	0.
	syl	Van+dal
	pron	<1v@ndL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Germanic people that raided Roman provinces in the 3rd and 4th centuries #7a.d. before devastating Gaul (406-409), conquering Spain and N Africa, and sacking Rome (455).
Vandalic	sub
	head	Vandal
	syl	Van+dal+ic
	pron	<v@n1d@lik>
	pos	adj.
vandalism	0.
	syl	van+dal+ism
	pron	<1v@nd*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the wanton or deliberate destruction caused by a vandal or an instance of such destruction.
vandalistic	sub
	head	vandalism
	or	vandalish
	syl	van+dal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
vandalish	sub
	head	vandalism
	or	vandalistic
	syl	van+dal+ish
	pos	adj.
vandalise	alt
	head	vandalize
	or	vandalize
	syl	van+dal+ise
	pron	<1v@nd*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vandalize	0.
	or	vandalise
	syl	van+dal+ize
	pron	<1v@nd*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy or damage (something) by an act of vandalism.
Van de Graaff generator	ety	C20: named after R. J. Van de Graaff (1901-67), U.S. physicist
Van de Graaff generator	0.
	syl	Van de Graaff gen+er:a+tor
	pron	<1v@n> <d*> <2gra:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing high electrostatic potentials (up to 15 million volts), consisting of a hollow metal sphere on which a charge is accumulated from a continuous moving belt of insulating material: used in particle accelerators.
Cornelius	infl
	head	Vanderbilt
	syl	Cor:ne:li:us
	pos	n.
Vanderbilt	0.
	syl	Van:der:bilt
	pron	<1v@nd*bilt>
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1794-1877, U.S. steamship and railway magnate and philanthropist.
Van der Waal's forces	0.
	syl	Van der Waal's forc:es
	pron	<1v@n> <d*> <2wa:lz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	weak electro?!static forces between atoms and molecules caused by transient dissymmetries in the distribution of electrons in the interacting atoms or molecules.
Rogier	infl
	head	van der Weyden
	syl	Ro:gier
	pron	<ro:1$xEr>
	pos	n.
van der Weyden	0.
	syl	van der Wey:den
	pron	Dutch <van> <d*> <1weid*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1400-64, Flemish painter, esp. of religious works and portraits.
Van Diemen Gulf	0.
	syl	Van Die:men Gulf
	pron	<v@n> <1dEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inlet of the Timor Sea in N Australia, in the Northern Territory.
Van Diemen's Land	0.
	syl	Van Die:men's Land
	pron	<v@n> <1dEm*nz>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1642-1855) of {Tasmania}. &- {@!Van+de+#!mo+ni@.an}
Vandyke	alt
	head	Van Dyck
	or	Van Dyck
	syl	Van:dyke
	pron	<v@n> <1dIk>
	pos	n.
Van Dyck	0.
	or	Vandyke
	syl	Van Dyck
	pron	<v@n> <1dIk>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {An@.tho@.ny}. 1599-1641, Flemish painter; court painter to Charles I of England (1632-41). He is best known for his portraits of the aristocracy.
Vandyke beard	0.
	syl	Van+dyke beard
	pron	<1v@ndIk>
	pos	n.
	def	a short pointed beard. Often shortened to {Vandyke}.
Vandyke brown	1.a.
	syl	Van+dyke brown
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a moderate brown colour.
Vandyke brown	1.b.
	syl	Van+dyke brown
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Vandyke-brown suit.
Vandyke brown	2.
	syl	Van+dyke brown
	pos	n. adj.
	def	any of various brown pigments, usually consisting of a mixture of ferric oxide and lampblack.
Vandyke cape	alt
	head	Vandyke collar
	or	Vandyke collar
	syl	Van+dyke cape
	pos	n.
Vandyke collar	0.
	or	Vandyke cape
	syl	Van+dyke col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a large white collar with several very deep points. Often shortened to {Vandyke}.
vane	ety	Old English fana; related to Old Saxon, Old High German fano, Old Norse fani, Latin pannus cloth
vane	1.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {weather vane, wind vane}. a flat plate or blade of metal mounted on a vertical axis in an exposed position to indicate wind direction.
vane	2.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the flat blades or sails forming part of the wheel of a windmill.
vane	3.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any flat or shaped plate used to direct fluid flow, esp. a stator blade in a turbine, etc.
vane	4.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a fin or plate fitted to a projectile or missile to provide stabilization or guidance.
vane	5.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the flat part of a feather, consisting of two rows of barbs on either side of the shaft.
vane	6.a.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sight on a quadrant or compass.
vane	6.b.
	syl	vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the movable marker on a levelling staff.
vaned	sub
	head	vane
	syl	vaned
	pos	adj.
vaneless	sub
	head	vane
	syl	vane+less
	pos	adj.
Vane	0.
	syl	Vane
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry}, known as 1613-62, English Puritan statesman and colonial administrator; governor of Massachusetts (1636-37). He was executed for high treason after the Restoration.
Lake	infl
	head	Vanern
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Vanern	0.
	syl	V*"a+nern
	pron	Swedish <1ve:n*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in SW Sweden: the largest lake in Sweden and W Europe; drains into the Kattegat. Area: 5585 sq. km (2156 sq. miles).
Jan	infl
	head	van Eyck
	syl	Jan
	pron	<jan>
	pos	n.
van Eyck	0.
	syl	van Eyck
	pron	<v@n> <1Ik>
	pos	n.
	def	died 1441, Flemish painter; founder of the Flemish school of painting. His most famous work is the altarpiece in Ghent, in which he may have been assisted by his brother {Hu@.bert} (#!hy$:b$$rt), died ??1426.
vang	ety	C18: from Dutch, from vangen to catch
vang	1.
	syl	vang
	pron	<v@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rope or tackle extended from the boom of a fore-and-aft mainsail to a deck fitting of a vessel when running, in order to keep the boom from riding up.
vang	2.
	syl	vang
	pron	<v@G>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a guy extending from the end of a gaff to the vessel's rail on each side, used for steadying the gaff.
Vincent	infl
	head	Van Gogh
	syl	Vin:cent
	pron	<vin1sent>
	pos	n.
Van Gogh	0.
	syl	Van Gogh
	pron	<v@n> <1gox>, Dutch <van> <1xcx>
	pos	n.
	def	1853-90, Dutch postimpressionist painter, noted for his landscapes and portraits, in which colour is used essentially for its expressive and emotive value.
vanguard	ety	C15: from Old French avant-garde, from avant- fore-+ garde #7guard 
vanguard	1.
	syl	van+guard
	pron	<1v@n2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the leading division or units of an army.
vanguard	2.
	syl	van+guard
	pron	<1v@n2ga:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the leading position in any movement or field, or the people who occupy such a position.
	exam	1	the vanguard of modern literature.
vanilla	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Spanish vainilla pod, from vaina a sheath, from Latin v*_ag*_ina sheath
vanilla	1.
	syl	va+nil+la
	pron	<v*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical climbing orchid of the genus esp. having spikes of large fragrant greenish-yellow flowers and long fleshy pods containing the seeds (beans).
vanilla	2.
	syl	va+nil+la
	pron	<v*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	the pod or bean of certain of these plants, used to flavour food, etc.
vanilla	3.
	syl	va+nil+la
	pron	<v*1nil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flavouring extract prepared from vanilla beans and used in cooking.
vanillic	0.
	syl	va+nil+lic
	pron	<v*1nilik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, containing, or derived from vanilla or vanillin.
vanillin	0.
	syl	van+il+lin
	pron	<1v@nilin>, <v*1nilin>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline aldehyde found in vanilla and many natural balsams and resins; 3-methoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde. It is a by-product of paper manufacture and is used as a flavouring and in perfumes and pharmaceuticals. Formula: (CH\3O)(OH)C\6H\3CHO.
Vanir	ety	from Old Norse Vanr a fertility god
Vanir	0.
	syl	Va+nir
	pron	<1va:ni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	a race of ancient gods often locked in struggle with the Aesir. The most notable of them are Njord and his children Frey and Freya.
vanish	ety	C14: vanissen, from Old French esvanir, from Latin *_ev*_anescere to evaporate, from *_e- #7ex -%1#7+ v*_anescere to pass away, from v*_anus vain
vanish	1.
	syl	van+ish
	pron	<1v@niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to disappear, esp. suddenly or mysteriously.
vanish	2.
	syl	van+ish
	pron	<1v@niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cease to exist; fade away.
vanish	3.
	syl	van+ish
	pron	<1v@niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Maths.
	def	to become zero.
vanish	4.
	syl	van+ish
	pron	<1v@niS>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Phonetics, rare.
	def	the second and weaker of the two vowels in a falling diphthong.
vanisher	sub
	head	vanish
	syl	van+ish+er
	pos	n.
vanishment	sub
	head	vanish
	syl	van+ish+ment
	pos	n.
vanishing cream	0.
	syl	van+ish+ing cream
	pos	n.
	def	a cosmetic cream that is colourless once applied, used as a foundation for powder or as a cleansing or moisturizing cream.
vanishing point	1.
	syl	van+ish+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	the point to which parallel lines appear to converge in the rendering of perspective, usually on the horizon.
vanishing point	2.
	syl	van+ish+ing point
	pos	n.
	def	a point in space or time at or beyond which something disappears or ceases to exist.
vanity	ety	C13: from Old French vanit*'e, from Latin v*_anit*_as emptiness, from v*_anus empty
vanities	infl
	head	vanity
	syl	van+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vanity	1.
	syl	van+i:ty
	pron	<1v@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being vain; excessive pride or conceit.
vanity	2.
	syl	van+i:ty
	pron	<1v@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	ostentation occasioned by ambition or pride.
vanity	3.
	syl	van+i:ty
	pron	<1v@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of being vain or something about which one is vain.
vanity	4.
	syl	van+i:ty
	pron	<1v@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being valueless, futile, or unreal.
vanity	5.
	syl	van+i:ty
	pron	<1v@niti>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is worthless or useless.
box	alt
	head	vanity case
	or	vanity case
	syl	box
	pos	n.
vanity case	0.
	or	box
	syl	van+i:ty case
	pos	n.
	def	a woman's small hand case used to carry cosmetics, etc.
Vanity Fair	0.
	syl	Van+i:ty Fair
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	usage	often not cap.
	def	the social life of a community, esp. of a great city, or the world in general, considered as symbolizing worldly frivolity.
vanity unit	0.
	syl	van+i:ty u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a hand basin built into a wooden Formica-covered or tiled top, usually with a built-in cupboard below it. Also called (trademark): {Vanitory unit}.
vanquish	ety	C14: vanquisshen, from Old French venquis vanquished, from veintre to overcome, from Latin vincere 
vanquish	1.
	syl	van+quish
	pron	<1v@GkwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat or overcome in a battle, contest, etc.; conquer.
vanquish	2.
	syl	van+quish
	pron	<1v@GkwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defeat or overcome in argument or debate.
vanquish	3.
	syl	van+quish
	pron	<1v@GkwiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conquer (an emotion).
vanquishable	sub
	head	vanquish
	syl	van+quish+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vanquisher	sub
	head	vanquish
	syl	van+quish+er
	pos	n.
vanquishment	sub
	head	vanquish
	syl	van+quish+ment
	pos	n.
Robert Gilbert	infl
	head	Vansittart
	syl	Rob:ert Gil:bert
	pos	n.
Vansittart	0.
	syl	Van:sit:tart
	pron	<v@n1sit*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1st Baron Vansittart of Denham. 1881-1957, British diplomat and writer; a fierce opponent of Nazi Germany and of Communism.
vantage	ety	C13: from Old French avantage #7advantage 
vantage	1.
	syl	van+tage
	pron	<1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a state, position, or opportunity affording superiority or advantage.
vantage	2.
	syl	van+tage
	pron	<1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	superiority or benefit accruing from such a position, state, etc.
vantage	3.
	syl	van+tage
	pron	<1va:ntiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis.
	def	short for {advantage}.
vantageless	sub
	head	vantage
	syl	van+tage+less
	pos	adj.
vantage ground	0.
	syl	van+tage ground
	pos	n.
	def	a position or condition affording superiority or advantage over or as if over an opponent.
vantage point	0.
	syl	van+tage point
	pos	n.
	def	a position or place that allows one a wide or favourable overall view of a scene or situation.
Jacobus Hendricus	infl
	head	van't Hoff
	syl	Ja:co:bus Hen:dri:cus
	pron	<ja:1ko:bys> <hen1drEk@As>
	pos	n.
van't Hoff	0.
	syl	van't Hoff
	pron	Dutch <vant> <1hcf>
	pos	n.
	def	1852-1911, Dutch physical chemist: found?!ed stereochemistry with his theory of the asymmetric carbon atom; the first to apply thermodynamics to chemical reactions: Nobel prize for chemistry (1901).
Vanua Levu	0.
	syl	Va+nu:a Le:vu
	pron	<va:1nu:*> <1levu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest island of Fiji: mountainous. Area: 5535 sq. km (2137 sq. miles).
vanward	0.
	syl	van+ward
	pron	<1v@nw*d>
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in or towards the front.
Bartolomeo	infl
	head	Vanzetti
	syl	Bar:to:lo:me:o
	pron	<2bartolo1me:o>
	pos	n.
Vanzetti	0.
	syl	Van:zet:ti
	pron	<v@n1zeti>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-?!1927, U.S. radical agitator, born in Italy: executed with Sacco in a case that had worldwide political repercussions.
vapid	ety	C17: from Latin vapidus; related to vappa tasteless or flat wine, and perhaps to vapor warmth
vapid	1.
	syl	vap+id
	pron	<1v@pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	bereft of strength, sharpness, flavour, etc.; flat.
vapid	2.
	syl	vap+id
	pron	<1v@pid>
	pos	adj.
	def	boring or dull; lifeless.
	exam	1	vapid talk.
vapidity	sub
	head	vapid
	syl	va+1pid+i:ty
	pos	n.
vapidly	sub
	head	vapid
	syl	vap+id+ly
	pos	adv.
vapidness	sub
	head	vapid
	syl	vap+id+ness
	pos	n.
vapor	0.
	syl	va+por
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {vapour}.
vaporescence	0.
	syl	va+por+es+cence
	pron	<2vAp*1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the production or formation of vapour.
vaporescent	sub
	head	vaporescence
	syl	va+por+1es+cent
	pos	adj.
vaporetto	ety	Italian, from vapore a steamboat
vaporetti	infl
	head	vaporetto
	or	vaporettos
	syl	va+po+ret+ti
	pron	<-ti>, Italian <-ti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vaporettos	infl
	head	vaporetto
	or	vaporetti
	syl	va+po+ret+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vaporetto	0.
	syl	va+po+ret+to
	pron	<2vAp*1ret*u>, Italian <2vapo1rAtto>, Italian <-ti>
	pos	n.
	def	a steam-powered passenger boat, as used on the canals in Venice.
vaporific	ety	C18: from New Latin vaporificus, from Latin vapor steam+ facere to make
vaporific	1.
	syl	va+por+if+ic
	pron	<2vAp*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing, causing, or tending to produce vapour.
vaporific	2.
	syl	va+por+if+ic
	pron	<2vAp*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or having the nature of vapour.
vaporific	3.
	syl	va+por+if+ic
	pron	<2vAp*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to become vapour; volatile.
vaporific	xref
	syl	va+por+if+ic
	pron	<2vAp*1rifik>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {vaporous}.
vaporimeter	0.
	syl	va+por+im+e:ter
	pron	<2vAp*1rimit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring vapour pressure, used to determine the volatility of oils or the amount of alcohol in alcoholic liquids.
vaporise	alt
	head	vaporize
	or	vaporize
	syl	va+por+ise
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
vaporize	1.
	or	vaporise
	syl	va+por+ize
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change into vapour or into the gaseous state.
vaporize	2.
	or	vaporise
	syl	va+por+ize
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to evaporate or disappear or cause to evaporate or disappear, esp. suddenly.
vaporize	3.
	or	vaporise
	syl	va+por+ize
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to brag.
vaporizable	sub
	head	vaporize
	or	vaporisable
	syl	va+por+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vaporisable	sub
	head	vaporize
	or	vaporizable
	syl	va+por+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vaporiser	alt
	head	vaporizer
	or	vaporizer
	syl	va+por+is+er
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz*>
	pos	n.
vaporizer	1.
	or	vaporiser
	syl	va+por+iz+er
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that vaporizes or a device that causes vaporization.
vaporizer	2.
	or	vaporiser
	syl	va+por+iz+er
	pron	<1vAp*2rIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a device that produces steam or atomizes medication for inhalation.
vaporous	1.
	syl	va+por+ous
	pron	<1vAp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling or full of vapour.
vaporous	2.
	syl	va+por+ous
	pron	<1vAp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {vaporific}.
vaporous	3.
	syl	va+por+ous
	pron	<1vAp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking permanence or sub?!stance; ephemeral or fanciful.
vaporous	4.
	syl	va+por+ous
	pron	<1vAp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to foolish imaginings.
vaporous	5.
	syl	va+por+ous
	pron	<1vAp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	dulled or obscured by an atmosphere of vapour.
vaporously	sub
	head	vaporous
	syl	va+por+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vaporousness	sub
	head	vaporous
	or	vaporosity
	syl	va+por+ous+ness
	pron	<2vAp*1rositi>
	pos	n.
vaporosity	sub
	head	vaporous
	or	vaporousness
	syl	va+por+os+i:ty
	pron	<2vAp*1rositi>
	pos	n.
vapour	ety	C14: from Latin vapor 
vapor	alt
	head	vapour
	or	vapour
	syl	va+por
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
vapour	1.
	or	vapor
	syl	va+pour
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	particles of moisture or other substance suspended in air and visible as clouds, smoke, etc.
vapour	2.
	or	vapor
	syl	va+pour
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gaseous substance at a temperature below its criti?!cal temperature. Compare {{gas} (sense 3)}.
vapour	3.
	or	vapor
	syl	va+pour
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance that is in a gaseous state at a temperature below its boiling point.
vapour	4.
	or	vapor
	syl	va+pour
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	something fanciful that lacks substance or perma?!nence.
the vapours	5.
	head	vapour
	syl	the vapours.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a depressed mental condition believed originally to be the result of vaporous exhalations from the stomach. {~}
vapour	6.
	or	vapor
	syl	va+pour
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	to evaporate or cause to evaporate; vaporize.
vapour	7.
	or	vapor
	syl	va+pour
	pron	<1vAp*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make vain empty boasts; brag.
vapourable	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vaporable
	syl	va+pour+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vaporable	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vapourable
	syl	va+por+a:ble
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
vapourability	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vaporability
	syl	va+pour+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
vaporability	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vapourability
	syl	va+por+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
vapourer	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vaporer
	syl	va+pour+er
	pos	n.
vaporer	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vapourer
	syl	va+por+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
vapourless	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vaporless
	syl	va+pour+less
	pos	adj.
vaporless	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vapourless
	syl	va+por+less
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
vapour-like	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vapor-like
	syl	va:pour-2like
	pos	adj.
vapor-like	sub
	head	vapour
	or	vapour-like
	syl	va:por-2like
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
vapour density	0.
	syl	va+pour den+si:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the ratio of the density of a gas or vapour to that of hydrogen at the same temperature and pressure. See also {relative density}.
vapour lock	0.
	syl	va+pour lock
	pos	n.
	def	a stoppage in a pipe carrying a liquid caused by a bubble of gas, esp. such a stoppage caused by vaporization of the petrol in the pipe feeding the carburettor of an internal-combustion engine.
vapour pressure	0.
	syl	va+pour pres+sure
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the pressure exerted by a vapour, esp. that exerted by a vapour in equilibrium with its solid or liquid phase at a particular temperature.
vapour trail	0.
	syl	va+pour trail
	pos	n.
	def	a visible trail of condensed vapour left by an aircraft flying at high altitude or through supercooled air. Also called: {condensation trail, contrail}.
var	0.
	syl	var
	pron	<va:>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of reactive power of an alternating current, equal to the product of the current measured in amperes and the voltage measured in volts.
Var	1.
	syl	Var
	pron	French <va:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SE France, in Provence-C*^ote-d'Azur region. Capital: Toulon. Pop.: 643540 (1975). Area: 6023 sq. km (2349 sq. miles).
Var	2.
	syl	Var
	pron	French <va:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE France, flowing southeast and south to the Mediterranean near Nice. Length: about 130 km (80 miles).
VAR	0.
	syl	VAR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	visual aural range.
var	1.
	syl	var.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	variable.
var	2.
	syl	var.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	variant.
var	3.
	syl	var.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	variation.
var	4.
	syl	var.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	variety.
var	5.
	syl	var.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	various.
vara	ety	C17: via Spanish from Latin: wooden trestle, from v*_arus crooked
vara	0.
	syl	va:ra
	pron	<1va:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length used in Spain, Portugal, and South America and having different values in different localities, usually between 32 and 43 inches (about 80 to 108 centimetres).
varactor	ety	C20: probably a blend based on variable capacitor 
varactor	0.
	syl	va+rac+tor
	pron	<1ve*2r@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor diode that acts as a voltage-dependent capacitor, being operated with a reverse bias. Compare {varistor}.
Varanasi	0.
	syl	Va+ra+na+si
	pron	<v*1ra:n*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE India, in SE Uttar Pra?!desh on the River Ganges: probably dates from the 13th century #7b.c. ; an early centre of Aryan philosophy and religion; a major place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and Buddhists, with many ghats along the Ganges; seat of the Banaras Hindi University (1916), India's leading university, and the Sanskrit University (1957). Pop.: 583856 (1971). Former names: {Benares, Banaras}.
Varangian	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin Varangus, from Medieval Greek Barangos, from Old Norse V@aringi, probably from v*_ar pledge
Varangian	0.
	syl	Va+ran+gi:an
	pron	<v*1r@nJi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Scandinavians who invaded and settled parts of Russia and the Ukraine from the 8th to the 11th centuries, and who formed the bodyguard of the Byzantine emperor ({Varangian Guard}) in the late 10th and 11th centuries.
Vardar	0.
	syl	Var+dar
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1vardar>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S Europe, rising in SW Yugoslavia and flowing northeast, then south past Skopje into Greece, where it enters the Aegean at Thessalon*'iki. Length: about 320 km (200 miles).
Harry	infl
	head	Vardon
	syl	Har:ry.
	pos	n.
Vardon	0.
	syl	Var:don
	pron	<1va:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	1870-1937, British golfer.
varec	ety	C17: from French, from Old Norse wrek (unattested); see #7wreck 
varec	1.
	syl	var+ec
	pron	<1v@rek>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {kelp}.
varec	2.
	syl	var+ec
	pron	<1v@rek>
	pos	n.
	def	the ash obtained from kelp.
Varese	0.
	syl	Va+re:se
	pron	Italian <va1rA:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	a historic city in N Italy, in Lombardy near Lake Varese: manufacturing centre, esp. for leather goods. Pop.: 83150 (1971).
Edgar(d)	infl
	head	Varese
	syl	Ed:gar(d)
	pron	<ed1ga:r>
	pos	n.
Varese	0.
	syl	Va:r*`ese
	pron	<v@1re:z>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1965, U.S. composer, born in France. His works, which combine extreme dissonance with complex rhythms and the use of electronic techniques, include (1931) and (1958).
Getulio Dornelles	infl
	head	Vargas
	syl	Ge:tu:lio Dor:nel:les
	pron	<ZA1tulju> <dur1nAlAs>
	pos	n.
Vargas	0.
	syl	Var:gas
	pron	Portuguese <1vargas>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930-45; 1951-54).
varia	ety	Latin, neuter plural of varius #7various 
varia	0.
	syl	var:i:a
	pron	<1ve*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a collection or miscellany, esp. of literary works.
variable	ety	C14: from Latin vari*_abilis, changeable, from vari*_are to diversify
variable	1.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to or capable of change.
	exam	1	variable weather.
variable	2.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of behaviour, opinions, emotions, etc.
	def	lacking constancy; fickle.
variable	3.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having a range of possible values.
variable	4.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a species, characteristic, etc.
	def	liable to deviate from the established type.
variable	5.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wind
	def	varying its direction and intensity.
variable	6.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an electrical component or device
	def	de?!signed so that a characteristic property, such as resistance, can be varied.
	exam	1	variable capacitor.
variable	7.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is subject to variation.
variable	8.a.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity or function that can assume any of a set of specified values.
variable	8.b.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol, esp. or representing any unspecified number, quantity, point, etc., belonging to a set. See also {dependent variable, independ?!ent variable}.
variable	9.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Logic.
	def	a symbol, esp. representing any member of a class of entities.
variable	10.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	See {variable star}.
variable	11.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variable wind.
variable	12.
	syl	var:i+a:ble
	pron	<1ve*ri*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a region where variable winds occur.
variability	sub
	head	variable
	or	variableness
	syl	var:i+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
variableness	sub
	head	variable
	or	variability
	syl	var:i+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
variably	sub
	head	variable
	syl	var:i+a:bly
	pos	adv.
variable cost	0.
	syl	var:i+a:ble cost
	pos	n.
	def	a cost that varies directly with output.
variable star	0.
	syl	var:i+a:ble star
	pos	n.
	def	any star that varies considerably in brightness, either irregularly or in regular periods. {Intrinsic variables}, in which the variation is a result of internal changes, include@T novae, @T supernovae,@T and@T pulsating@T stars.@T See@T also {eclipsing binary}.
variance	1.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of varying or the quality, state, or degree of being divergent; discrepancy.
variance	2.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of diverging; dissension.
	exam	1	our variance on this matter should not affect our friendship.
variance	3.a.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	often foll. by with; of facts, etc.
	def	not in accord; conflicting.
variance	3.b.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	of persons
	def	in a state of dissension.
variance	4.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a measure of dispersion obtained by taking the mean of the squared deviations of the observed values from their mean in a frequency distribution.
variance	5.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	a difference or discrepancy between two steps in a legal proceeding, esp. between a statement in a pleading and the evidence given to support it.
variance	6.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a licence or authority to contravene the usual rule, esp. to build contrary to the provision of a zoning code.
variance	7.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the number of degrees of freedom of a system, used in the phase rule.
variance	8.
	syl	var:i+ance
	pron	<1ve*ri*ns>
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	the difference between actual and standard costs of production.
variant	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin vari*_ans, from vari*_are to diversify, from varius #7various 
variant	1.
	syl	var:i+ant
	pron	<1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to or displaying variation.
variant	2.
	syl	var:i+ant
	pron	<1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from a norm, standard, or type.
	exam	1	a variant spelling.
variant	3.
	syl	var:i+ant
	pron	<1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	not constant; fickle.
variant	4.
	syl	var:i+ant
	pron	<1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that deviates or varies from a norm, standard, or type.
variant	5.
	syl	var:i+ant
	pron	<1ve*ri*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	another word for {variate} (sense 1).
variate	ety	C16: from Latin vari*_are to #7vary 
variate	1.
	syl	var:i+ate
	pron	<1ve*riit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a random variable or a numerical value taken by it.
variate	2.
	syl	var:i+ate
	pron	<1ve*riit>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {variant} (sense 4).
variation	1.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, condition, or result of changing or varying; diversity.
variation	2.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of varying or the amount, rate, or degree of such change.
variation	3.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that deviates from a standard, convention, or norm.
variation	4.a.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a repetition of a musical theme in which the rhythm, harmony, or melody are altered or embellished.
variation	4.b.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	variation form.
variation	5.a.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a marked deviation from the typical form or function.
variation	5.b.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a characteristic or an organism showing this deviation.
variation	6.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	any change in or deviation from the mean motion or orbit of a planet, satellite, etc., esp. a perturbation of the moon.
variation	7.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {magnetic declination}.
variation	8.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ballet.
	def	a solo dance.
variation	9.
	syl	var:i+a:tion
	pron	<2ve*ri1AS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	any form of morphophonemic change, such as one involved in inflection, conjugation, or vowel mutation.
variational	sub
	head	variation
	or	variative
	syl	var:i+1a:tion+al
	pos	adj.
variative	sub
	head	variation
	or	variational
	syl	var:i+a:tive
	pos	adj.
variationally	sub
	head	variation
	or	variatively
	syl	var:i+1a:tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
variatively	sub
	head	variation
	or	variationally
	syl	var:i+a:tive+ly
	pos	adv.
varicella	ety	C18: New Latin, irregular diminutive of #7variola 
varicella	0.
	syl	var:i+cel+la
	pron	<2v@ri1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {chickenpox}.
varicellar	sub
	head	varicella
	syl	var:i+1cel+lar
	pos	adj.
varicellate	ety	C19: from New Latin varicella, diminutive of Latin varix dilated vein, #7varix 
varicellate	0.
	syl	var:i+cel+late
	pron	<2v@ri1selit>, <-At>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain shells
	def	marked on the surface with small ridges.
varicelloid	0.
	syl	var:i+cel+loid
	pron	<2v@ri1selcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling chickenpox.
varices	0.
	syl	var:i+ces
	pron	<1v@ri2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the plural of {varix}.
varico-	ety	from Latin varix, varic- distended vein
varicocele	0.
	syl	var:i+co+cele
	pron	<1v@rik*u2sEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal distension of the veins of the spermatic cord in the scrotum.
varicolored	alt
	head	varicoloured
	or	varicoloured
	syl	var:i+col+ored
	pron	<1ve*ri2k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
varicoloured	0.
	or	varicolored
	syl	var:i+col+oured
	pron	<1ve*ri2k^l*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	having many colours; variegated; motley.
varicose	ety	C18: from Latin varic*_osus, from #7varix 
varicose	0.
	syl	var:i+cose
	pron	<1v@ri2k*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resulting from varicose veins.
	exam	1	a varicose ulcer.
varicose veins	0.
	syl	var:i+cose veins
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in which the superficial veins, esp. of the legs, become tortuous, knotted, and swollen: caused by a defect in the venous valves or in the venous pump that normally moves the blood out of the legs when standing for long periods.
varicosis	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin: #7varix 
varicosis	0.
	syl	var:i+co+sis
	pron	<2v@ri1k*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any condition characterized by distension of the veins.
varicosities	infl
	head	varicosity
	syl	var:i+cos+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
varicosity	1.
	syl	var:i+cos+i:ty
	pron	<2v@ri1kositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the state, condition, or quality of being varicose.
varicosity	2.
	syl	var:i+cos+i:ty
	pron	<2v@ri1kositi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormally distended vein.
varicotomies	infl
	head	varicotomy
	syl	var:i+cot:o+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
varicotomy	0.
	syl	var:i+cot:o+my
	pron	<2v@ri1kot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical excision of a varicose vein.
varied	1.
	syl	var+ied
	pron	<1ve*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying or characterized by variety; diverse.
varied	2.
	syl	var+ied
	pron	<1ve*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	modified or altered.
	exam	1	the amount may be varied without notice.
varied	3.
	syl	var+ied
	pron	<1ve*rid>
	pos	adj.
	def	varicoloured; variegated.
variedly	sub
	head	varied
	syl	var+ied+ly
	pos	adv.
variedness	sub
	head	varied
	syl	var+ied+ness
	pos	n.
variegate	ety	C17: from Late Latin varieg*_are, from Latin varius diverse, #7various+ agere to make
variegate	1.
	syl	var:ie+gate
	pron	<1ve*ri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to alter the appearance of, esp. by adding different colours.
variegate	2.
	syl	var:ie+gate
	pron	<1ve*ri2gAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart variety to.
variegation	sub
	head	variegate
	syl	var:ie+1ga+tion
	pos	n.
variegated	1.
	syl	var:ie+gat+ed
	pron	<1ve*ri2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying differently coloured spots, patches, streaks, etc.
variegated	2.
	syl	var:ie+gat+ed
	pron	<1ve*ri2gAtid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of foliage or flowers
	def	having pale patches as a result of mutation, infection, etc.
varietal	0.
	syl	va+ri+e:tal
	pron	<v*1rIitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characteristic of, designating, or forming a variety, esp. a biological variety.
varietally	sub
	head	varietal
	syl	va+1ri+e:tal+ly
	pos	adv.
variety	ety	C16: from Latin variet*_as, from #7various 
varieties	infl
	head	variety
	syl	va+ri+e:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
variety	1.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty
	pron	<v*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being diversified or various.
variety	2.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty
	pron	<v*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of unlike things, esp. of the same general group; assortment.
variety	3.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty
	pron	<v*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a different form or kind within a general category; sort.
	exam	1	varieties of behav?!iour.
variety	4.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty
	pron	<v*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of animal or plant produced by artificial breeding.
variety	5.a.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty
	pron	<v*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
	def	entertainment consisting of a series of short unrelated performances or acts, such as comedy turns, songs, dances, sketches, etc.
variety	5.b.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty
	pron	<v*1rIiti>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a variety show.
variety meat	0.
	syl	va+ri+e:ty meat
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	processed meat, such as sausage, or offal.
variform	0.
	syl	var:i+form
	pron	<1ve*ri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	varying in form or shape.
variformly	sub
	head	variform
	syl	var:i+2form+ly
	pos	adv.
vario-	ety	from Latin varius #7various 
vario-	0.
	syl	var:i:o-
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating variety or difference.
	exam	1	variometer.
variola	ety	C18: from Medieval Latin: disease marked by little spots, from Latin varius spotted &- va+#!ri@.o+lar adj.
variola	0.
	syl	va+ri:o+la
	pron	<v*1rI*l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the technical name for {smallpox}.
variolate	ety	C18: from #7variola 
variolate	1.
	syl	va+ri:o+late
	pron	<1ve*ri*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inoculate with the smallpox virus.
variolate	2.
	syl	va+ri:o+late
	pron	<1ve*ri*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or pitted with or as if with the scars of smallpox.
variolation	sub
	head	variolate
	syl	va+ri:o+1la+tion
	pos	n.
variolization	sub
	head	variolate
	or	variolisation
	syl	va+ri:o+li+1za+tion
	pos	n.
variolisation	sub
	head	variolate
	or	variolization
	syl	va+ri:o+li+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
variole	ety	C19: from French, from Medieval Latin; see #7variola 
variole	0.
	syl	var:i+ole
	pron	<1ve*ri2*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the rounded masses that make up the rock variolite.
variolite	ety	C18: from #7variola, referring to the pock-marked appearance of the rock
variolite	0.
	syl	var:i+o:lite
	pron	<1ve*ri*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any basic igneous rock containing rounded bodies (varioles) consisting of radiating crystal fibres.
variolitic	sub
	head	variolite
	syl	var:i:o+lit+ic
	pron	<2ve*ri*1litik>
	pos	adj.
varioloid	1.
	syl	var:i:o+loid
	pron	<1ve*ri*2lcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling smallpox.
varioloid	2.
	syl	var:i:o+loid
	pron	<1ve*ri*2lcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a mild form of smallpox occurring in persons with partial immunity.
variolous	0.
	syl	va+ri:o+lous
	pron	<v*1rI*l*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or resembling smallpox; variolar.
variometer	1.
	syl	var:i+om+e:ter
	pron	<2ve*ri1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring variations in a magnetic field, used esp. for studying the magnetic field of the earth.
variometer	2.
	syl	var:i+om+e:ter
	pron	<2ve*ri1omit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a variable inductor consisting of a movable coil mounted inside and connected in series with a fixed coil.
variometer	3.
	syl	var:i+om+e:ter
	pron	<2ve*ri1omit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sensitive rate-of-climb indicator, used mainly in gliders.
variorum	ety	C18: from Latin phrase *_editi*_o cum not*_is vari*_orum edition with the notes of various commentators
variorum	1.
	syl	var:i:o+rum
	pron	<2ve*ri1c:r*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing notes by various scholars or critics or various versions of the text.
	exam	1	a variorum edition.
variorum	2.
	syl	var:i:o+rum
	pron	<2ve*ri1c:r*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an edition or text of this kind.
various	ety	C16: from Latin varius changing; perhaps related to Latin v*_arus crooked
various	1.a.
	syl	var:i+ous
	pron	<1ve*ri*s>
	pos	determiner.
	def	several different.
	exam	1	he is an authority on various subjects.
various	2.
	syl	var:i+ous
	pron	<1ve*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of different kinds, though often within the same general category; diverse.
	exam	1	various occurrences;
	exam	2	his disguises are many and various.
various	3.
	syl	var:i+ous
	pron	<1ve*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenomi?!nal
	def	relating to a collection of separate persons or things.
	exam	1	the various members of the club.
various	4.
	syl	var:i+ous
	pron	<1ve*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying variety; many-sided.
	exam	1	his various achievements are most impressive.
various	5.
	syl	var:i+ous
	pron	<1ve*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	variegated.
various	6.
	syl	var:i+ous
	pron	<1ve*ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	inconstant.
variously	sub
	head	various
	syl	var:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
variousness	sub
	head	various
	syl	var:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
variscite	0.
	syl	var+is+cite
	pron	<1v@ri2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green secondary mineral consisting of hydrated aluminium.
varistor	0.
	syl	var+is+tor
	pron	<v*1rist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-electrode semiconductor device having a voltage-dependent non-linear resistance. Compare {varactor}.
varitype	1.
	syl	var:i+type
	pron	<1ve*ri2tIp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (copy) on a Varityper.
varitype	2.
	syl	var:i+type
	pron	<1ve*ri2tIp>
	pos	n.
	def	copy produced on a Varityper.
varitypist	sub
	head	varitype
	syl	var:i+2typ+ist
	pos	n.
Varityper	0.
	syl	Var:i+typ+er
	pron	<1ve*ri2tIp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a justifying typewriter used to produce copy in various type styles.
varix	ety	C15: from Latin
varices	infl
	head	varix
	syl	var:i+ces
	pron	<1v@ri2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
varix	0.a.
	syl	var+ix
	pron	<1ve*riks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a tortuous dilated vein. See {varicose veins}.
varix	0.b.
	syl	var+ix
	pron	<1ve*riks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	Also called: {arterial varix, varix lymphaticus}. a similar condition affecting an artery or lymphatic vessel.
varlet	ety	C15: from Old French, variant of vallet #7valet 
varlet	1.
	syl	var+let
	pron	<1va:lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a menial servant.
varlet	2.
	syl	var+let
	pron	<1va:lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a knight's page.
varlet	3.
	syl	var+let
	pron	<1va:lit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a rascal.
varlethe	1.
	head	varletry
	syl	var+lethe.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	rabble; mob.
varletry	2.
	syl	var+let+ry
	pron	<1va:litri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	varlets collectively.
varmint	ety	C16: dialect variant of varmin #7vermin 
varmint	0.
	syl	var+mint
	pron	<1va:mint>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an irritating or obnoxious person or animal.
varna	ety	from Sanskrit: class
varna	0.
	syl	var+na
	pron	<1va:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four Hindu castes; Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaisya, or Sudra.
Varna	0.
	syl	Var+na
	pron	Bulgarian <1varna>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Bulgaria, on the Black Sea: founded by Greeks in the 6th century #7b.c. ; under the Ottoman Turks (1391-1878). Pop.: 269980 (1974 est.). Former name (1949-56): {Stalin}.
varnish	ety	C14: from Old French vernis, from Medieval Latin veronix sandarac, resin, from Medieval Greek berenik*_e perhaps from Greek Berenik*_e, city in Cyrenaica, Libya where varnishes were used
varnish	1.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {oil varnish}. a preparation consisting of a solvent, a drying oil, and usually resin, rubber, bitumen, etc., for application to a surface where it polymerizes to yield a hard glossy, usually transparent, coating.
varnish	2.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar preparation consisting of a substance, such as shellac or cellulose ester, dissolved in a volatile solvent, such as alcohol. It hardens to a film on evaporation of the solvent. See also {spirit varnish}.
varnish	3.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {natural varnish}. the sap of certain trees used to produce such a coating.
varnish	4.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	a smooth surface, coated with or as with varnish.
varnish	5.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial, superficial, or deceptively pleasing manner, covering, etc.; veneer.
varnish	6.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {nail polish}.
varnish	7.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with varnish.
varnish	8.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a smooth surface to, as if by painting with varnish.
varnish	9.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to impart a more attractive appearance to.
varnish	10.
	syl	var+nish
	pron	<1va:niS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make superficially attractive.
varnisher	sub
	head	varnish
	syl	var+nish+er
	pos	n.
varnish tree	0.
	syl	var+nish tree
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees, such as the lacquer tree, yielding substances used to make varnish or lacquer.
Marcus Terentius	infl
	head	Varro
	syl	Mar:cus Te:ren:ti:us
	pron	<1ma:k*s> <t*1renti*s>
	pos	n.
Varro	0.
	syl	Var:ro
	pron	<1v@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	116-27 #7b.c., Roman scholar and satirist.
varsities	infl
	head	varsity
	syl	var+si:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
varsity	0.
	syl	var+si:ty
	pron	<1va:siti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {university}: formerly used esp. at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge.
Varuna	0.
	syl	Var:u+na
	pron	<1v@run*>, <1v^->
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the ancient sky god, later the god of the waters and rain-giver. In earlier traditions he was also the all-seeing divine judge.
varus	ety	C19: from Latin: crooked, bent
varus	0.
	syl	var+us
	pron	<1ve*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	turned inwards towards the midline of the body.
varve	ety	C20: from Swedish varv layer, from varva, from Old Norse hverfa to turn
varve	1.
	syl	varve
	pron	<va:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a band of sediment deposited in glacial lakes, consisting of a light layer and a dark layer deposited at different seasons.
varve	2.
	syl	varve
	pron	<va:v>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	either of the layers of sediment making up this band.
vary	ety	C14: from Latin vari*_are, from varius #7various 
varies	infl
	head	vary
	syl	var:ies
	pos	vb.
varying	infl
	head	vary
	syl	var:y+ing
	pos	vb.
varied	infl
	head	vary
	syl	var+ied.
	pos	vb.
vary	1.
	syl	var:y
	pron	<1ve*ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause or undergo change, alteration, or modification in appearance, character, form, attribute, etc.
vary	2.
	syl	var:y
	pron	<1ve*ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be different or cause to be different; be subject to change.
vary	3.
	syl	var:y
	pron	<1ve*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give variety to.
vary	4.
	syl	var:y
	pron	<1ve*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by from
	def	to deviate, as from a convention, standard, norm, etc.
vary	5.
	syl	var:y
	pron	<1ve*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change in accordance with another variable.
	exam	1	her mood varies with the weather;
	exam	2	pressure varies directly with temperature and inversely with volume.
vary	6.
	syl	var:y
	pron	<1ve*ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to modify (a theme) by the use of variation.
varyingly	sub
	head	vary
	syl	var:y+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
vas	ety	C17: from Latin: vessel
vasa	infl
	head	vas
	syl	va:sa
	pron	<1vAs*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vas	0.
	syl	vas
	pron	<v@s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	a vessel, duct, or tube that carries a fluid.
vas-	0.
	syl	vas-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {vaso-} before a vowel.
Giorgio	infl
	head	Vasari
	syl	Gior:gio
	pron	<1JorJo>
	pos	n.
Vasari	0.
	syl	Va:sa:ri
	pron	<v*1sa:ri>, Italian <va1za:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1511-74, Italian architect, painter, and art historian, noted for his (1550; 1568), a principal source for the history of Italian Renaissance art.
Vasco da Gama	0.
	syl	Vas:co da Ga:ma
	pron	<1v@sk*u> <d*> <1ga:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Vasco da) {Gama}.
vascular	ety	C17: from New Latin v*_ascul*_aris, from Latin: #7vasculum 
vascular	0.
	syl	vas+cu+lar
	pron	<1v@skjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology, anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or having vessels that conduct and circulate fluids.
	exam	1	a vascular bundle;
	exam	2	the blood vascular system.
vascularity	sub
	head	vascular
	syl	vas+cu+lar+i:ty
	pron	<2v@s?!kju1l@riti>
	pos	n.
vascularly	sub
	head	vascular
	syl	vas+cu+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
vascular bundle	0.
	syl	vas+cu+lar bun+dle
	pos	n.
	def	a longitudinal strand of vascular tissue in the stems and leaves of higher plants.
vascularisation	alt
	head	vascularization
	or	vascularization
	syl	vas+cu+lar:i+sa+tion
	pron	<2v@skjul*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
vascularization	0.
	or	vascularisation
	syl	vas+cu+lar:i+za+tion
	pron	<2v@skjul*rI1zAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the development of blood vessels in an organ or part.
vascular ray	0.
	syl	vas+cu+lar ray
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {medullary ray}.
vascular tissue	0.
	syl	vas+cu+lar tis+sue
	pos	n.
	def	tissue of higher plants consisting mainly of xylem and phloem and occurring as a continuous system throughout the plant: it conducts water, mineral salts, and synthesized food substances and provides mechanical support.
vasculum	ety	C19: from Latin: little vessel, from #7vas 
vascula	infl
	head	vasculum
	or	vasculums
	syl	vas+cu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vasculums	infl
	head	vasculum
	or	vascula
	syl	vas+cu+lums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vasculum	0.
	syl	vas+cu+lum
	pron	<1v@skjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal box used by botanists in the field for carrying botanical specimens.
vas deferens	ety	C16: from New Latin, from Latin v*_as vessel+ defer*_ens, from deferre to bear away
vasa deferentia	infl
	head	vas deferens
	syl	va:sa de+fe+ren+ti:a
	pron	<1vAs*> <2def*1renSi*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vas deferens	0.
	syl	vas de+fe+rens
	pron	<1v@s> <1def*2renz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the duct within each testis that conveys spermatozoa from the epididymis to the ejaculatory duct.
vase	ety	C17: via French from Latin v*_as vessel
vase	0.
	syl	vase
	pron	<va:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel used as an ornament or for holding cut flowers.
vasectomies	infl
	head	vasectomy
	syl	vas+ec+to+mies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vasectomy	0.
	syl	vas+ec+to+my
	pron	<v@1sekt*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical removal of all or part of the vas deferens, esp. as a method of contraception.
Vaseline	0.
	syl	Vas+e:line
	pron	<1v@si2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {petrolatum}.
Vashti	0.
	syl	Vash:ti
	pron	<1v@StI>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the wife of the Persian king Ahasuerus: deposed for refusing to display her beauty before his guests (Esther 1-2). Douay spelling: {Vas@.thi}.
vaso-	ety	from Latin v*_as vessel
vaso-	1.
	syl	vas:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating a blood vessel.
	exam	1	vasodilator.
vaso-	2.
	syl	vas:o-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating the vas deferens.
	exam	1	vasectomy.
vasoconstrictor	1.
	syl	vas:o+con+stric+tor
	pron	<2vAz*uk*n1strikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug, agent, or nerve that causes narrowing ({vasoconstriction}) of the walls of blood vessels.
vasoconstrictor	2.
	syl	vas:o+con+stric+tor
	pron	<2vAz*uk*n1strikt*>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing vasoconstriction.
vasoconstrictive	sub
	head	vasoconstrictor
	syl	vas:o+con+1stric+tive
	pos	adj.
vasodilator	1.
	syl	vas:o+di+la+tor
	pron	<2vAz*udI1lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug, agent, or nerve that can cause dilation ({vasodilation}) of the walls of blood vessels.
vasodilator	2.
	syl	vas:o+di+la+tor
	pron	<2vAz*udI1lAt*>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing vasodilation.
vasoinhibitor	0.
	syl	vas:o+in+hib:i+tor
	pron	<2vAz*uin1hibit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of drugs that reduce or inhibit the action of the vasomotor nerves.
vasoinhibitory	sub
	head	vasoinhibitor
	syl	vas:o+in+hib:i+to:ry
	pron	<2vAz*uin1hibit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
vasomotor	0.
	syl	vas:o+mo+tor
	pron	<2vAz*u1m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a drug, agent, nerve, etc.
	def	relating to or affecting the diameter of blood vessels.
vasopressin	ety	from Vasopressin, a trademark
vasopressin	0.
	syl	vas:o+pres+sin
	pron	<2vAz*u1presin>
	pos	n.
	def	a polypeptide hormone secreted by the posterior lobe of the pituitary gland. It increases the reabsorption of water by the kidney tubules and increases blood pressure by constricting the arteries. Chemical name: {beta-hypophamine}. Compare {oxytocin}.
vassal	ety	C14: via Old French from Medieval Latin vassallus, from vassus servant, of Celtic origin; compare Welsh gwas boy, Old Irish foss servant
vassal	1.
	syl	vas+sal
	pron	<1v@sL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	a man who entered into a personal relationship with a lord to whom he paid homage and fealty in return for protection and often a fief.
vassal	2.a.
	syl	vas+sal
	pron	<1v@sL>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, nation, etc., in a subordinate, suppliant, or dependent position relative to another.
vassal	2.b.
	syl	vas+sal
	pron	<1v@sL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	vassal status.
vassal	3.
	syl	vas+sal
	pron	<1v@sL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a vassal.
vassalless	sub
	head	vassal
	syl	vas+sal+less
	pos	adj.
vassalage	1.a.
	syl	vas+sal+age
	pron	<1v@s*liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being a vassal or the obligations to which a vassal was liable.
vassalage	1.b.
	syl	vas+sal+age
	pron	<1v@s*liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the relationship between a vassal and his lord.
vassalage	2.
	syl	vas+sal+age
	pron	<1v@s*liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	subjection, servitude, or dependence in general.
vassalage	3.
	syl	vas+sal+age
	pron	<1v@s*liJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	vassals collectively.
vassalise	alt
	head	vassalize
	or	vassalize
	syl	vas+sal+ise
	pron	<1v@s*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vassalize	0.
	or	vassalise
	syl	vas+sal+ize
	pron	<1v@s*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a vassal of.
vast	ety	C16: from Latin vastus deserted
vast	1.
	syl	vast
	pron	<va:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually large in size, extent, degree, or number; immense.
the vast	3.
	head	vast
	syl	the vast.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	immense or boundless space.
vast	4.
	syl	vast
	pron	<va:st>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a very great amount or number.
vastity	sub
	head	vast
	syl	vas+ti:ty
	pos	n.
vastly	sub
	head	vast
	syl	vast+ly
	pos	adv.
vastness	sub
	head	vast
	syl	vast+ness
	pos	n.
Vasteras	0.
	syl	V*"as+ter+*%as
	pron	Swedish <2vest*r1o:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Sweden, on Lake M*"alar: Sweden's largest inland port; site of several national parliaments in the 16th century. Pop.: 118044 (1974 est.).
vastitude	1.
	syl	vas+ti+tude
	pron	<1va:sti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the condition or quality of being vast.
vastitude	2.
	syl	vas+ti+tude
	pron	<1va:sti2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a vast space, expanse, extent, etc.
vastier	infl
	head	vasty
	syl	vast:i+er
	pos	adj.
vastiest	infl
	head	vasty
	syl	vast:i+est.
	pos	adj.
vasty	0.
	syl	vast:y
	pron	<1va:sti>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic or poetic word for {vast}.
vat	ety	Old English f@at; related to Old Frisian fet, Old Saxon, Old Norse fat, Old High German faz 
vat	1.
	syl	vat
	pron	<v@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a large container for holding or storing liquids.
vat	2.
	syl	vat
	pron	<v@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a preparation of reduced vat dye.
vats	infl
	head	vat
	syl	vats
	pos	vb.
vatting	infl
	head	vat
	syl	vat+ting
	pos	vb.
vatted	infl
	head	vat
	syl	vat+ted.
	pos	vb.
vat	3.
	syl	vat
	pron	<v@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place, store, or treat in a vat.
Vat	0.
	syl	Vat.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vatican.
VAT	0.
	syl	VAT
	pron	<somAtimAs v@t>
	qual	Brit. abbrev. for
	def	value-added tax; a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's pretax selling price per unit and its materials cost per unit.
vat dye	0.
	syl	vat dye
	pos	n.
	def	a dye, such as indigo, that is applied by first reducing it to its leuco base, which is soluble in alkali, and then regenerating the insoluble dye by oxidation in the fibres of the material.
vat-dyed	sub
	head	vat dye
	syl	vat-2dyed
	pos	adj.
vatic	ety	C16: from Latin v*_at*_es prophet
vatic	0.
	syl	vat+ic
	pron	<1v@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet; oracular.
vaticinal	sub
	head	vatic
	syl	va+tic:i+nal
	pron	<v*1tisinL>
	pos	adj.
Vatican	ety	C16: from Latin V*_atic*_anus mons Vatican hill, on the western bank of the Tiber, of Etruscan origin
Vatican	1.a.
	syl	Vat:i+can
	pron	<1v@tik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the palace of the popes in Rome and their principal residence there since 1377, which includes administrative offices, a library, museum, etc., and is attached to the basilica of St. Peter's.
Vatican	1.b.
	syl	Vat:i+can
	pron	<1v@tik*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Vatican Council.
Vatican	2.a.
	syl	Vat:i+can
	pron	<1v@tik*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the authority of the Pope and the papal curia.
Vatican	2.b.
	syl	Vat:i+can
	pron	<1v@tik*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a Vatican edict.
Vatican City	0.
	syl	Vat:i+can Cit:y
	pos	n.
	def	an independent state forming an enclave in Rome, with extraterritoriality over 12 churches and palaces in Rome: the only remaining Papal State; independence recognized by the Italian government in 1929; contains St. Peter's Basilica and Square and the Vatican; the spiritual and administrative centre of the Roman Catholic Church. Languages: Italian and Latin. Currency: lira. Pop.: 1000 (1973 est.). Area: 44 hectares (109 acres). Italian name: {Citt*`a del Vaticano}. Also called: the {Holy See}.
Vaticanism	0.
	syl	Vat:i+can+ism
	pron	<1v@tik*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often derogatory.
	def	the authority and policies of the Pope and the papal curia, esp. with regard to papal infallibility.
vaticide	ety	C18: from Latin v*_at*_es prophet+-#7cide 
vaticide	0.a.
	syl	vat:i+cide
	pron	<1v@ti2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the murder of a prophet.
vaticide	0.b.
	syl	vat:i+cide
	pron	<1v@ti2sId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person guilty of this.
vaticinate	ety	C17: from Latin v*_aticin*_ar*_i from v*_at*_es prophet+ canere to foretell
vaticinate	0.
	syl	va+tic:i+nate
	pron	<v*1tisi2nAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to foretell; prophesy.
vaticination	sub
	head	vaticinate
	syl	vat:i+ci+na+tion
	pron	<2v@tisi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
vaticinator	sub
	head	vaticinate
	syl	va+1tic:i+2na+tor
	pos	n.
vaticinatory	sub
	head	vaticinate
	syl	va+1tic:i+na+to:ry
	pos	adj.
Lake	infl
	head	Vattern
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Vattern	0.
	syl	V*"at+tern
	pron	Swedish <1vet*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in S central Sweden: the second largest lake in Sweden; linked to Lake V*"anern by the G*"ota Canal; drains into the Baltic. Area: 1912 sq. km (738 sq. miles).
S'ebastien Le Prestre de	infl
	head	Vauban
	syl	S*'e:bas:tien Le Pres:tre de
	pron	<sAbastj*~e> <l*> <1pretr> <d*>
	pos	n.
Vauban	0.
	syl	Vau:ban
	pron	French <vo1b?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	1633-1707, French military engineer and marshal, who devised novel siege tactics using a series of parallel trenches.
Vaucluse	0.
	syl	Vau+cluse
	pron	French <vo1kly:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of SE France, in Provence&-C*^ote-d'Azur region. Capital: Avignon. Pop.: 398540 (1975). Area: 3578 sq. km (1395 sq. miles).
Vaud	0.
	syl	Vaud
	qual	French
	def	vo) a canton of SW Switzerland: mountainous in the southeast; chief Swiss producer of wine. Capital: Lausanne. Pop.: 511851 (1970). Area: 3209 sq. km (1240 sq. miles). German name: {Waadt}.
vaudeville	ety	C18: from French, from vaudevire satirical folksong, shortened from chanson du vau de Vire song of the valley of Vire, a district in Normandy where this type of song flourished
vaudeville	1.
	syl	vau+de+ville
	pron	<1v*ud*vil>, <1vc:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	variety entertainment consisting of short acts such as acrobatic turns, song-and-dance routines, animal acts, etc., popular esp. in the early 20th century.
vaudeville	2.
	syl	vau+de+ville
	pron	<1v*ud*vil>, <1vc:->
	pos	n.
	def	a light or comic theatrical piece interspersed with songs and dances.
vaudevillian	1.
	syl	vau+de+vil+li:an
	pron	<2v*ud*1vili*n>, <2vc:->
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a person who writes for or performs in vaudeville.
vaudevillian	2.
	syl	vau+de+vil+li:an
	pron	<2v*ud*1vili*n>, <2vc:->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to vaudeville.
Vaudois	infl
	syl	Vau+dois.
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
Vaudois	1.
	syl	Vau+dois
	pron	<1v*udwa:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Waldenses}.
Vaudois	2.
	syl	Vau+dois
	pron	<1v*udwa:>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the inhabitants of Vaud.
Henry	infl
	head	Vaughan
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Vaughan	0.
	syl	Vaughan
	pron	<vc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	1622-95, Welsh mystic poet, best known for his (1650; 1655).
Ralph	infl
	head	Vaughan Williams
	syl	Ralph.
	pos	n.
Vaughan Williams	0.
	syl	Vaughan Wil:liams
	pron	<1vc:n> <1wilj*mz>
	pos	n.
	def	1872-1958, English composer, inspired by British folk songs and music of the Tudor period. He wrote operas, symphonies, hymns and choral music.
vault	ety	C14: vaute, from Old French, from Vulgar Latin volvita (unattested) a turn, probably from Latin volvere to roll
vault	H1.1.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an arched structure that forms a roof or ceiling.
vault	H1.2.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. a cellar, having an arched roof down to floor level.
vault	H1.3.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a burial chamber, esp. when underground.
vault	H1.4.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a strongroom for the safe deposit and storage of valuables.
vault	H1.5.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	an underground room or part of such a room, used for the storage of wine, food, etc.
vault	H1.6.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any arched or domed bodily cavity or space.
	exam	1	the cranial vault.
vault	H1.7.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	something suggestive of an arched structure, as the sky.
vault	H1.8.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with or as if with an arched roof.
vault	H1.9.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct in the shape of a vault.
vault	H1.10.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to curve, arch, or bend in the shape of a vault.
vaultlike	sub
	head	vault
	syl	vault+2like
	pos	adj.
vault	ety	C16: from Old French voulter to turn, from Italian voltare to turn, from Vulgar Latin volvit*_are (unattested) to turn, leap; see #7vault %1
vault	H2.1.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spring over (an object), esp. with the aid of a long pole or with the hands resting on the object.
vault	H2.2.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to do, achieve, or attain something as if by a leap.
	exam	1	he vaulted to fame on the strength of his discovery.
vault	H2.3.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	to perform or cause to perform a curvet.
vault	H2.4.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vaulting.
vault	H2.5.
	syl	vault
	pron	<vc:lt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dressage.
	def	a low leap; curvet.
vaulter	sub
	head	vault
	syl	vault+er
	pos	n.
vaulting	H1.0.
	syl	vault+ing
	pron	<1vc:ltiG>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more vaults in a building or such structures considered collectively.
vaulting	H2.1.
	syl	vault+ing
	pron	<1vc:ltiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	excessively confident; overreaching; exaggerated.
	exam	1	vaulting arrogance.
vaulting	H2.2.
	syl	vault+ing
	pron	<1vc:ltiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenomi?!nal
	def	used to vault.
	exam	1	a vaulting pole.
vaunt	ety	C14: from Old French vanter, from Late Latin v*_anit*_are to brag, from Latin v*_anus #7vain 
vaunt	1.
	syl	vaunt
	pron	<vc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe, praise, or display (one's success, possessions, etc.) boastfully.
vaunt	2.
	syl	vaunt
	pron	<vc:nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare or literary.
	def	to use boastful language; brag.
vaunt	3.
	syl	vaunt
	pron	<vc:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a boast.
vaunt	4.
	syl	vaunt
	pron	<vc:nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	ostentatious display.
vaunter	sub
	head	vaunt
	syl	vaunt+er
	pos	n.
vauntingly	sub
	head	vaunt
	syl	vaunt+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
vaunt-courier	ety	C16: from French avant-courrier; see #7avaunt, courier 
vaunt-courier	0.
	syl	vaunt-cour:i:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a person or thing that goes in advance; forerunner; herald.
v aux	0.
	syl	v. aux.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	auxiliary verb.
vav	ety	from Hebrew w*_aw a hook
vav	0.
	syl	vav
	pron	<vc:v>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (#800890) transliterated as or Also called: {waw}.
vavasor	ety	C13: from Old French vavasour, perhaps contraction of Medieval Latin vassus vass*_orum vassal of vassals; see #7vassal 
vavasour	alt
	head	vavasor
	or	vavasor
	syl	vav:a+sour
	pron	<1v@v*2su*>
	pos	n.
vavasor	0.
	or	vavasour
	syl	vav:a+sor
	pron	<1v@v*2sc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in feudal society
	def	the noble or knightly vassal of a baron or other vassal. Also: {vavassor}.
VB	0.
	syl	VB
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	verbal constitu?!ent.
vb	0.
	syl	vb.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	verb.
VC	1.
	syl	V.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vice Chairman.
VC	2.
	syl	V.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vice Chancellor.
VC	3.
	syl	V.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vice Consul.
VC	4.
	syl	V.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Victoria Cross.
VC	5.
	syl	V.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vietcong.
VD	0.
	syl	VD
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	venereal disease.
vd	0.
	syl	v.d.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	various dates.
V-Day	0.
	syl	V-Day
	pos	n.
	def	a day nominated to celebrate victory, as in V-E Day or V-J Day in World War II.
VDC	0.
	syl	V.D.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Volunteer Defence Corps.
VDU	0.
	syl	VDU
	qual	Computer technol. abbrev. for
	def	visual display unit.
've	0.
	syl	've
	usage	contraction of
	def	have.
	exam	1	I've;
	exam	2	you've.
Veadar	ety	from Hebrew va'adhar, literally: and Adar, that is, the extra Adar
Veadar	0.
	syl	Ve:a+dar
	pron	Hebrew. <1vE*2da:>, <1vA->
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	another term for {Adar Sheni}.
veal	ety	C14: from Old French veel, from Latin vitellus a little calf, from vitulus calf
veal	1.
	syl	veal
	pron	<vEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of the calf used as food.
veal	2.
	syl	veal
	pron	<vEl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {veal calf}. a calf, esp. one bred for eating.
vealer	0.
	syl	veal+er
	pron	<1vEl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., Austral.
	def	another name for {veal} (sense 2).
Thorstein	infl
	head	Veblen
	syl	Thor:stein
	pron	<1Tc:stin>
	pos	n.
Veblen	0.
	syl	Veb:len
	pron	<1vebl*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1857-1929, U.S. economist and social scientist, noted for his analysis of social and economic institutions. His works include (1899) and (1904).
vector	ety	C18: from Latin: carrier, from vehere to convey
vector	1.
	syl	vec+tor
	pron	<1vekt*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a variable quantity, such as force, that has magnitude and direction and can be resolved into components. It is represented in print by a bold italic symbol.
vector	2.
	syl	vec+tor
	pron	<1vekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {carrier}. an organism, esp. an insect, that carries a disease-producing microorganism from one host to another, either within or on the surface of its body.
vector	3.
	syl	vec+tor
	pron	<1vekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the course or compass direction of an aircraft.
vector	4.
	syl	vec+tor
	pron	<1vekt*>
	pos	n.
	def	any behavioural influence, force, or drive.
vector	5.
	syl	vec+tor
	pron	<1vekt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct or guide (a pilot, aircraft, etc.) by directions transmitted by radio.
vectorial	sub
	head	vector
	syl	vec+to+ri:al
	pron	<vek1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
vectorially	sub
	head	vector
	syl	vec+1to+ri+al+ly
	pos	adv.
vector field	0.
	syl	vec+tor field
	pos	n.
	def	a region of space under the influence of some vector quantity, such as magnetic field strength, in which each point can be described by a vector.
vector product	0.
	syl	vec+tor prod+uct
	pos	n.
	def	the product of two vectors that is itself a vector, whose magnitude is the product of the magnitudes of the given vectors and the sine of the angle between them. Its direction is perpendicular to the plane of the given vectors. Written: {A} #M {B} or {A###800892 B}. Compare {scalar product}. Also called: {cross product}.
vector sum	0.
	syl	vec+tor sum
	pos	n.
	def	a vector whose length and direction are represented by a line joining the two end points of a figure whose sides represent the lengths and directions of the given vectors. See also {resultant}.
Veda	ety	C18: from Sanskrit: knowledge; related to veda I know
Veda	0.
	syl	Ve:da
	pron	<1vAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any or all of the most ancient sacred writings of Hinduism, esp. the Rig-Veda, Yajur-Veda, Sama-Veda, and Atharva-Veda.
Vedaic	sub
	head	Veda
	syl	Ve+da+ic
	pron	<vi1dAik>
	pos	adj.
Vedaism	sub
	head	Veda
	syl	Ve+da+ism
	pron	<1vAd*2iz*m>
	pos	n.
vedalia	ety	C20: from New Latin
vedalia	0.
	syl	ve+da+li:a
	pron	<vi1dAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian ladybird, introduced elsewhere to control the scale insect which is a pest of citrus fruits.
Vedanta	ety	C19: from Sanskrit, from #7veda+ *'anta end
Vedanta	0.
	syl	Ve+dan+ta
	pron	<vi1da:nt*>, <-1d@n->
	pos	n.
	def	one of the six main philosophical schools of Hinduism, expounding the monism regarded as implicit in the Veda in accordance with the doctrines of the Upanishads. It teaches that only Brahma has reality, while the whole phenomenal world is the outcome of illusion (maya).
Vedantic	sub
	head	Vedanta
	syl	Ve+1dan+tic
	pos	adj.
Vedantism	sub
	head	Vedanta
	syl	Ve+1dan+tism
	pos	n.
Vedantist	sub
	head	Vedanta
	syl	Ve+1dan+tist
	pos	n.
V-E Day	0.
	syl	V-E Day
	pos	n.
	def	the day marking the Allied victory in Europe in World War II (May 8, 1945).
Vedda	ety	C17: from Singhalese: hunter, of Dravidian origin
Veddah	alt
	head	Vedda
	or	Vedda
	syl	Ved+dah
	pron	<1ved*>
	pos	n.
Vedda	infl
	syl	Ved+da
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Veddas	infl
	head	Vedda
	or	Veddah dahs)
	syl	Ved+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Veddah dahs)	infl
	head	Vedda
	or	Veddas
	syl	Ved+dah +dahs)
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Veddoid	1.
	syl	Ved+doid
	pron	<1vedcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling the Vedda.
Veddoid	2.
	syl	Ved+doid
	pron	<1vedcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a Vedda.
Veddoid	3.
	syl	Ved+doid
	pron	<1vedcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a postulated prehistoric race of S Asia, having slender build, dark complexion, and wavy hair: thought to be ancestors of the Vedda.
vedette	ety	C17: from French, from Italian vedetta (influenced by vedere to see), from earlier veletta, perhaps from Spanish vela watch, from velar to keep vigil, from Latin vigil*_are 
vedette	1.
	syl	ve+dette
	pron	<vi1det>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vedette boat}. a small patrol vessel.
vedette	2.
	syl	ve+dette
	pron	<vi1det>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vidette}. a mounted sentry posted forward of a formation's position.
Vedic	1.
	syl	Ve+dic
	pron	<1vAdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Vedas or the ancient form of Sanskrit in which they are written.
Vedic	2.
	syl	Ve+dic
	pron	<1vAdik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the ancient Indo-European settlers in India, regarded as the originators of many of the traditions preserved in the Vedas.
Vedic	3.
	syl	Ve+dic
	pron	<1vAdik>
	pos	n.
	def	the classical form of Sanskrit; the language of the Vedas.
veer	ety	C16: from Old French virer, probably of Celtic origin; compare Welsh gwyro to diverge
veer	H1.1.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to alter direction; swing around.
veer	H1.2.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to change from one position, opinion, etc., to another.
veer	H1.3.a.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change direction clockwise in the northern hemisphere and anticlockwise in the southern.
veer	H1.3.b.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to blow from a direction nearer the stern. Compare {{haul} (sense 5)}.
veer	H1.4.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to steer (a vessel) off the wind.
veer	H1.5.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a change of course or direction.
veeringly	sub
	head	veer
	syl	veer+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
veer	ety	C16: from Dutch vieren, from Old High German fieren to give direction
veer	H2.0.
	syl	veer
	pron	<vi*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	usage	often foll. by out or away
	def	to slacken or pay out (cable or chain).
veery	ety	C19: probably imitative of its note
veeries	infl
	head	veery
	syl	veer:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
veery	0.
	syl	veer:y
	pron	<1vi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a tawny brown North American thrush, with a slightly spotted grey breast.
veg	0.
	syl	veg
	pron	<veJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a vegetable or vegetables.
Vega	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin, from Arabic (al nasr) al w*_aqi, literally: the falling (vulture), that is, the constellation Lyra
Vega	H1.0.
	syl	Ve:ga
	pron	<1vEg*>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest star in the constellation Lyra and one of the most conspicuous in the N hemisphere. It is part of an optical double star having a faint companion. Distance: 26 light years.
Vega	H2.0.
	syl	Ve:ga
	pron	<1vAg*>, Spanish <1bA$Ga>, Spanish <1bA$Ga>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Lope de Vega}.
vegan	0.
	syl	ve+gan
	pron	<1vEg*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises strict vegetarianism.
vegetable	ety	C14 (adj.): from Late Latin veget*_abilis animating, from veget*_are to enliven, from Latin veg*_ere to excite
vegetable	1.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various herbaceous plants having parts that are used as food, such as peas, beans, cabbage, potatoes, cauliflower, and onions.
vegetable	2.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who has lost control of his mental faculties, limbs, etc., as from an injury, mental disease, etc.
vegetable	3.a.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a dull inactive person.
vegetable	3.b.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a vegetable life.
vegetable	4.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	consisting of or made from edible vegetables.
	exam	1	a vegetable diet.
vegetable	5.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, characteristic of, derived from, or consisting of plants or plant material.
	exam	1	vegetable oils;
	exam	2	the vegetable kingdom.
vegetable	6.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble
	pron	<1veJt*bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	any member of the plant kingdom.
vegetable butter	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble but+ter
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of vegetable fats having the consistency of butter.
vegetable ivory	1.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble i:vo+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the hard whitish material obtained from the endosperm of the ivory nut: used to make buttons, ornaments, etc.
vegetable ivory	2.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble i:vo+ry
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {ivory nut}.
vegetable kingdom	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble king+dom
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {plant kingdom}.
vegetable marrow	1.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble mar+row
	pos	n.
	def	a cucurbitaceous plant, probably native to America but widely cultivated for its oblong green striped fruit, which is eaten as a vegetable.
vegetable marrow	2.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble mar+row
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (in the U.S.): {marrow squash}. the fruit of this plant. Often shortened to {marrow}.
vegetable oil	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble oil
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of oils that are esters of fatty acids and glycerol and are obtained from plants.
vegetable oyster	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble oys+ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{salsify} (sense 1)}.
vegetable silk	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble silk
	pos	n.
	def	any of various silky fibres obtained from the seed pods of certain plants. See also {kapok}.
vegetable sponge	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble sponge
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dishcloth gourd}.
vegetable tallow	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble tal+low
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of tallow that are obtained from plants.
vegetable wax	0.
	syl	veg+e:ta+ble wax
	pos	n.
	def	any of various waxes that occur on parts of certain plants, esp. the trunks of certain palms, and prevent loss of water from the plant.
vegetal	ety	C15: from Late Latin veget*_are to quicken; see #7vegetable 
vegetal	1.
	syl	veg+e:tal
	pron	<1veJitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of vegetables or plant life.
vegetal	2.
	syl	veg+e:tal
	pron	<1veJitL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to processes in plants and animals that do not involve sexual reproduction; vegetative.
vegetarian	1.
	syl	veg+e:tar+i:an
	pron	<2veJi1te*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates or practises vegetarianism.
vegetarian	2.
	syl	veg+e:tar+i:an
	pron	<2veJi1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, advocating, or practising vegetarianism.
vegetarian	3.
	syl	veg+e:tar+i:an
	pron	<2veJi1te*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Cookery.
	def	strictly, consisting of vegetables and fruit only, but usually including milk, cheese, eggs, etc.
vegetarianism	0.
	syl	veg+e:tar:i+an+ism
	pron	<2veJi1te*ri*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the principle or practice of excluding all meat and fish, and sometimes, in the case of vegans, all animal products (such as eggs, cheese, etc.) from one's diet.
vegetate	ety	C17: from Late Latin veget*_are to invigorate
vegetate	1.
	syl	veg+e:tate
	pron	<1veJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to grow like a plant; sprout.
vegetate	2.
	syl	veg+e:tate
	pron	<1veJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lead a life characterized by monotony, passivity, or mental inactivity.
vegetate	3.
	syl	veg+e:tate
	pron	<1veJi2tAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Pathol. of a wart, polyp, etc.
	def	to develop fleshy outgrowths.
vegetation	1.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tion
	pron	<2veJi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	plant life as a whole, esp. the plant life of a particular region.
vegetation	2.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tion
	pron	<2veJi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of vegetating.
vegetation	3.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tion
	pron	<2veJi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any abnormal growth, excrescence, etc.
vegetation	4.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tion
	pron	<2veJi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vegetative existence.
vegetational	sub
	head	vegetation
	syl	veg+e:1ta+tion+al
	pos	adj.
vegetative	1.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tive
	pron	<1veJit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or concerned with vegetation, plant life, or plant growth.
vegetative	2.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tive
	pron	<1veJit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of reproduction
	def	characterized by asexual processes.
vegetative	3.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tive
	pron	<1veJit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to functions such as digestion, growth, and circulation rather than sexual reproduction.
vegetative	4.
	syl	veg+e:ta+tive
	pron	<1veJit*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a style of living, etc.
	def	dull, stagnant, unthinking, or passive.
vegetatively	sub
	head	vegetative
	syl	veg+e:2ta+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
vegetativeness	sub
	head	vegetative
	syl	veg+e:2ta+tive+ness
	pos	n.
vehement	ety	C15: from Latin vehem*_ens ardent; related to vehere to carry
vehement	1.
	syl	ve+he+ment
	pron	<1vEim*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by intensity of feeling or conviction; emphatic.
vehement	2.
	syl	ve+he+ment
	pron	<1vEim*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of actions, gestures, etc.
	def	characterized by great energy, vigour, or force; furious.
vehemence	sub
	head	vehement
	syl	ve+he+mence
	pos	n.
vehemently	sub
	head	vehement
	syl	ve+he+ment+ly
	pos	adv.
vehicle	ety	C17: from Latin vehiculum, from vehere to carry
vehicle	1.
	syl	ve+hi+cle
	pron	<1vEikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any conveyance in or by which people or objects are transported, esp. one fitted with wheels.
vehicle	2.
	syl	ve+hi+cle
	pron	<1vEikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a medium for the expression, communication, or achievement of ideas, information, power, etc.
vehicle	3.
	syl	ve+hi+cle
	pron	<1vEikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a therapeutically inactive substance mixed with the active ingredient to give bulk to a medicine.
vehicle	4.
	syl	ve+hi+cle
	pron	<1vEikL>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {base}. a painting medium, such as oil, in which pigments are suspended.
vehicle	5.
	syl	ve+hi+cle
	pron	<1vEikL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the per?!forming arts
	def	a play, musical composition, etc., that enables a particular performer to display his talents.
vehicle	6.
	syl	ve+hi+cle
	pron	<1vEikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocket excluding its payload.
vehicular	sub
	head	vehicle
	syl	ve+hic:u+lar
	pron	<vi1hikjul*>
	pos	adj.
Veii	0.
	syl	Ve:ii
	pron	<1vEjI>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient Etruscan city, northwest of Rome: destroyed by the Romans in 396 #7b.c.
veil	ety	C13: from Norman French veile, from Latin v*_ela sails, pl. of v*_elum a covering
veil	1.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of more or less transparent material, usually attached to a hat or headdress, used to conceal or protect a woman's face and head.
veil	2.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	part of a nun's headdress falling round the face onto the shoulders.
veil	3.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	something that covers, conceals, or separates; mask.
	exam	1	a veil of reticence.
the veil	4.
	head	veil
	syl	the veil.
	def	the life of a nun in a religious order and the obligations entailed by it.
take the veil	5.
	head	veil
	syl	take the veil.
	def	to become a nun.
veil	6.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {velum}. a membranous structure, esp. the thin layer of cells covering a young mushroom.
veil	7.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for {caul}.
veil	8.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {humeral veil}.
veil	9.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, conceal, or separate with or as if with a veil.
veil	10.
	syl	veil
	pron	<vAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to wear or put on a veil.
veiler	sub
	head	veil
	syl	veil+er
	pos	n.
veilless	sub
	head	veil
	syl	veil+less
	pos	adj.
veil-like	sub
	head	veil
	syl	veil-2like
	pos	adj.
veiled	1.
	syl	veiled
	pron	<vAld>
	pos	adj.
	def	disguised.
	exam	1	a veiled insult.
veiled	2.
	syl	veiled
	pron	<vAld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sound, tone, the voice, etc.
	def	not distinct; muffled.
veiledly	sub
	head	veiled
	syl	veil+ed+ly
	pron	<1vAlidli>
	pos	adv.
veiling	0.
	syl	veil+ing
	pron	<1vAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a veil or the fabric used for veils.
vein	ety	C13: from Old French veine, from Latin v*_ena 
vein	1.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the tubular vessels that convey oxygen-depleted blood to the heart. Compare {pulmonary vein, artery}.
vein	2.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the hollow branching tubes that form the supporting framework of an insect's wing.
vein	3.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the vascular bundles of a leaf.
vein	4.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a clearly defined mass of ore, mineral, etc., typically occurring as a thin layer in a rock fissure or between rock strata.
vein	5.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	an irregular streak of colour or alien substance in marble, wood, or other material.
vein	6.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural underground watercourse.
vein	7.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a crack or fissure.
vein	8.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive trait or quality in speech, writing, character, etc.; strain.
	exam	1	a vein of humour.
vein	9.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a temporary disposition, attitude, or temper; mood.
	exam	1	the debate entered a frivolous vein.
vein	10.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to diffuse over or cause to diffuse over in streaked patterns.
vein	11.
	syl	vein
	pron	<vAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill, furnish, or mark with or as if with veins.
veinal	sub
	head	vein
	syl	vein+al
	pos	adj.
veinless	sub
	head	vein
	syl	vein+less
	pos	adj.
veinlike	sub
	head	vein
	syl	vein+2like
	pos	adj.
veining	0.
	syl	vein+ing
	pron	<1vAniG>
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern or network of veins or streaks.
veinlet	0.
	syl	vein+let
	pron	<1vAnlit>
	pos	n.
	def	any small vein or venule.
veinstone	0.
	syl	vein+stone
	pron	<1vAn2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {gangue}.
veinule	0.
	syl	vein+ule
	pron	<1vAnju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {venule}.
vel	0.
	syl	vel.
	qual	Bookbinding. abbrev. for
	def	vellum.
Velorum	infl
	head	Vela
	syl	Ve+lo+rum
	pron	<vE1lc:r*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Vela	0.
	syl	Ve:la
	pron	<1vEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a constellation in the S hemisphere, close to Puppis and Carina and crossed by the Milky Way, that has four second-magnitude stars.
velamen	ety	C19: from Latin: a veil, from v*_el*_are to cover
velamina	infl
	head	velamen
	syl	ve+lam:i+na
	pron	<-1l@min*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
velamen	1.
	syl	ve+la+men
	pron	<v*1lAmen>
	pos	n.
	def	the thick layer of dead cells that covers the aerial roots of certain orchids and aroids and absorbs moisture from the surroundings.
velamen	2.
	syl	ve+la+men
	pron	<v*1lAmen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another word for {velum}.
velar	ety	C18: from Latin v*_el*_aris, from v*_elum #7veil 
velar	1.
	syl	ve+lar
	pron	<1vEl*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or attached to a velum.
	exam	1	velar tentacles.
velar	2.
	syl	ve+lar
	pron	<1vEl*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated with the soft palate and the back of the tongue, as in the sounds (k), (g), or (&n).
velarium	ety	C19: from Latin, from v*_el*_are to cover
velaria	infl
	head	velarium
	syl	ve+lar:i:a
	pron	<-1le*ri*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
velarium	0.
	syl	ve+lar+i:um
	pron	<vi1le*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an awning used to protect the audience in ancient Roman theatres and amphitheatres.
velarise	alt
	head	velarize
	or	velarize
	syl	ve+lar+ise
	pron	<1vEl*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
velarize	0.
	or	velarise
	syl	ve+lar+ize
	pron	<1vEl*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	to pronounce or supplement the pronunciation of (a speech sound) with articulation at the soft palate, as in dark (l) in English
velarization	sub
	head	velarize
	or	velarisation
	syl	ve+lar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
velarisation	sub
	head	velarize
	or	velarization
	syl	ve+lar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
velate	0.
	syl	ve+late
	pron	<1vElit>, <-lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or covered with velum.
Vel'asquez	alt
	head	Vel'azquez
	or	Vel'azquez
	syl	Ve:l*'as:quez
	pron	Spanish <bA1laskAT>, <i>
	pos	n.
Diego Rodr'iguez de Silva y	infl
	head	Vel'azquez
	syl	Die:go Ro:dr*'i:guez de Sil:va y
	pron	<1djA$Go> <ro1Dri$GA$T> <DA> <1sil$Ba>, <i>
	pos	n.
Vel'azquez	0.
	or	Vel'asquez
	syl	Ve:l*'az:quez
	pron	Spanish <bA1laTkAT>, <i>
	pos	n.
	def	1599-1660, Spanish painter, remarkable for the realism of his portraits, esp. those of Philip IV of Spain and the royal household.
Velcro	0.
	syl	Vel+cro
	pron	<1velkr*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a fastening consisting of two strips of nylon fabric, one having tiny hooked threads and the other a coarse surface, that form a strong bond when pressed together.
veld	ety	C19: from Afri?!kaans, from earlier Dutch veldt #7field 
veldt	alt
	head	veld
	or	veld
	syl	veldt
	pron	<felt>, <velt>
	pos	n.
veld	0.
	or	veldt
	syl	veld
	pron	<felt>, <velt>
	pos	n.
	def	elevated open grassland in Southern Africa. Compare {pampas, prairie, steppe}.
veldskoen	ety	from Afrikaans, literally: field shoe
veldskoen	0.
	syl	veld+skoen
	pron	<1felt2skun>, <1velt->
	pos	n.
	def	an ankle-length boot of soft but strong rawhide.
veleta	ety	from Spanish: weather vane
valeta	alt
	head	veleta
	or	veleta
	syl	va+le:ta
	pron	<v*1lEt*>
	pos	n.
veleta	0.
	or	valeta
	syl	ve+le:ta
	pron	<v*1lEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance in triple time.
veliger	ety	C19: from New Latin, from #7velum+ -#7ger (#7ous) 
veliger	0.
	syl	vel:i+ger
	pron	<1veliJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	the free-swimming larva of many molluscs, having a rudimentary shell and a ciliated velum used for feeding and locomotion.
velites	ety	C17: from Latin, pl. of v*_eles light-armed foot soldier; related to vol*_are to fly
velites	0.
	syl	ve+li+tes
	pron	<1vEli2tEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	light-armed troops in ancient Rome, drawn from the poorer classes.
velleity	ety	C17: from New Latin velleit*_as, from Latin velle to wish
velleities	infl
	head	velleity
	syl	vel+le+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
velleity	1.
	syl	vel+le+i:ty
	pron	<ve1lEiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the weakest level of desire or volition.
velleity	2.
	syl	vel+le+i:ty
	pron	<ve1lEiti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a mere wish.
vellicate	ety	C17: from Latin vellic*_are, from vellere to tear off
vellicate	0.
	syl	vel+li+cate
	pron	<1veli2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to twitch, pluck, or pinch.
vellication	sub
	head	vellicate
	syl	vel+li+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
vellicative	sub
	head	vellicate
	syl	vel+li+ca+tive
	pos	adj.
Vellore	0.
	syl	Vel+lore
	pron	<v*1lc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE India, in NE Tamil Nadu: medical centre. Pop.: 139082 (1971).
vellum	ety	C15: from Old French velin, from velin of a calf, from veel #7veal 
vellum	1.
	syl	vel+lum
	pron	<1vel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a fine parchment prepared from the skin of a calf, kid, or lamb.
vellum	2.
	syl	vel+lum
	pron	<1vel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a work printed or written on vellum.
vellum	3.
	syl	vel+lum
	pron	<1vel*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a creamy coloured heavy paper resembling vellum.
vellum	4.
	syl	vel+lum
	pron	<1vel*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or resembling vellum.
vellum	5.
	syl	vel+lum
	pron	<1vel*m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a book
	def	bound in vellum.
veloce	ety	from Italian, from Latin v*_el*_ox quick
veloce	0.
	syl	ve+lo+ce
	pron	<vi1l*uCi>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be played rapidly.
velocipede	ety	C19: from French v*'elocip*`ede, from Latin v*_el*_ox swift+ p*_es foot
velocipede	1.
	syl	ve+loc:i+pede
	pron	<vi1losi2pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of bicycle propelled by pushing along the ground with the feet.
velocipede	2.
	syl	ve+loc:i+pede
	pron	<vi1losi2pEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any early form of bicycle or tricycle.
velocipedist	sub
	head	velocipede
	syl	ve+1loc:i+2ped+ist
	pos	n.
velocity	ety	C16: from Latin v*_el*_ocit*_as, from v*_el*_ox swift; related to vol*_are to fly
velocities	infl
	head	velocity
	syl	ve+loc+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
velocity	1.
	syl	ve+loc+i:ty
	pron	<vi1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	speed of motion, action, or operation; rapidity; swiftness.
velocity	2.a.
	syl	ve+loc+i:ty
	pron	<vi1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the rate of motion of a body expressed as the rate of change of its position in a particular direction with time. It is measured in metres per second, miles per hour, etc. Symbol: {u, v, w}
velocity	2.b.
	syl	ve+loc+i:ty
	pron	<vi1lositi>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	another word for {{speed} (sense 3)}.
velocity modulation	0.
	syl	ve+loc+i:ty mod:u+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	the modulation in velocity of a beam of electrons or ions caused by passing the beam through a high-frequency electric field, as in a cavity resonator.
velodrome	ety	C20: from French v*'elodrome, from v*'elo- (from Latin v*_el*_ox swift)+-#7drome 
velodrome	0.
	syl	ve+lo+drome
	pron	<1vEl*2dr*um>, <1vel->
	pos	n.
	def	an arena with a banked track for cycle racing.
velours	ety	C18: from Old French velous, from Old Proven*,cal velos velvet, from Latin villosus shaggy, from villus shaggy hair; compare Latin vellus a fleece
velour	alt
	head	velours
	or	velours
	syl	ve+lour
	pron	<ve1lu*>
	pos	n.
velours	0.
	or	velour
	syl	ve+lours
	pron	<ve1lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various fabrics with a velvet-like finish, used for upholstery, coats, hats, etc.
velout'e	ety	from French, literally: velvety, from Old French velous; see #7velours 
velout'e	0.
	syl	ve+lou+t*'e
	pron	<v*1lu:tA>
	pos	n.
	def	a rich white sauce or soup made from stock, egg yolks, and cream.
Velsen	0.
	syl	Vel+sen
	pron	Dutch <1vels*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Netherlands, in North Holland at the mouth of the canal connecting Amsterdam with the North Sea: fishing and heavy industrial centre. Pop.: 66989 (1973 est.).
velum	ety	C18: from Latin: veil
vela	infl
	head	velum
	syl	ve+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
velum	1.
	syl	ve+lum
	pron	<1vEl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of various membranous structures, such as the ciliated oral membrane of certain mollusc larvae or the veil-like membrane running around the rim of a jellyfish.
velum	2.
	syl	ve+lum
	pron	<1vEl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various veil-like bodily structures, esp. the soft palate.
velum	3.
	syl	ve+lum
	pron	<1vEl*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another word for {{veil} (sense 6)}.
velure	ety	C16: from Old French velour, from Old French velous; see #7velours 
velure	1.
	syl	ve+lure
	pron	<v*1lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	velvet or a similar fabric.
velure	2.
	syl	ve+lure
	pron	<v*1lu*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hatter's pad, used for smoothing silk hats.
velutinous	ety	C19: from New Latin vel*_ut*_inus like velvet
velutinous	0.
	syl	ve+lu+ti+nous
	pron	<v*1lu:tin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with short dense soft hairs.
	exam	1	velutinous leaves.
velvet	ety	C14: veluet, from Old French veluotte, from velu hairy, from Vulgar Latin villutus (unattested), from Latin villus shaggy hair
velvet	1.a.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric of silk, cotton, nylon, etc., with a thick close soft usually lustrous pile.
velvet	1.b.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	velvet curtains.
velvet	2.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	def	anything with a smooth soft surface.
velvet	3.a.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	def	smoothness; softness.
velvet	3.b.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	velvet skin;
	exam	2	a velvet night.
velvet	4.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	def	the furry covering of the newly formed antlers of a deer.
velvet	5.a.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	def	gambling or speculative winnings.
velvet	5.b.
	syl	vel+vet
	pron	<1velvit>
	pos	n.
	def	a gain, esp. when unexpectedly high.
on velvet	6.
	head	velvet
	syl	on velvet.
	qual	Slang.
	def	in a condition of ease, advantage, or wealth.
velvet glove	7.
	head	velvet
	syl	velvet glove.
	def	gentleness or caution, often concealing strength or determination (esp. in the phrase {an iron hand in a velvet glove}) .
velvet-like	sub
	head	velvet
	syl	vel:vet-2like
	pos	adj.
velvety	sub
	head	velvet
	syl	vel+vet:y
	pos	adj.
velveteen	1.a.
	syl	vel+vet+een
	pron	<2velvi1tEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton fabric resembling velvet with a short thick pile, used for clothing, etc.
velveteen	1.b.
	syl	vel+vet+een
	pron	<2velvi1tEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	velveteen trousers.
velveteen	2.
	syl	vel+vet+een
	pron	<2velvi1tEn>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	trousers made of vel?!veteen.
velveteened	sub
	head	velveteen
	syl	vel+vet+1eened
	pos	adj.
velvet scoter	0.
	syl	vel+vet sco+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a European sea duck, the male of which has a black plumage with white patches below the eyes and on the wings.
velvet stout	0.
	syl	vel+vet stout
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {black velvet}.
The	infl
	head	Velvet Underground
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Velvet Underground	0.
	syl	Vel+vet Un:der+ground
	pos	n.
	def	U.S. avant-garde rock group in New York City (formed in 1966; disintegrated 1969-72): original lineup comprised Lou Reed (born 1944; guitar and vocals), John Cale (born 1940; bass guitar and viola), Sterling Morrison (guitar), and Maureen Tucker (drums). Their albums include (1967, associated with Andy Warhol), (1967), and (1970).
Ven	0.
	syl	Ven.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Venerable.
vena	ety	C15: from Latin v*_ena #7vein 
venae	infl
	head	vena
	syl	ve:nae
	pron	<-nE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vena	0.
	syl	ve:na
	pron	<1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical word for {vein}.
vena cava	ety	Latin: hollow vein
venae cavae	infl
	head	vena cava
	syl	ve:nae ca:vae
	pron	<1kAvE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vena cava	0.
	syl	ve:na ca:va
	pron	<1kAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	either one of the two large veins that convey oxygen-depleted blood to the heart.
venal	ety	C17: from Latin v*_en*_alis, from v*_enum sale
venal	1.
	syl	ve+nal
	pron	<1vEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily bribed or corrupted; mercenary.
	exam	1	a venal magistrate.
venal	2.
	syl	ve+nal
	pron	<1vEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by corruption.
	exam	1	a venal civilization.
venal	3.
	syl	ve+nal
	pron	<1vEnL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to purchase, esp. by bribery.
	exam	1	a venal contract.
venality	sub
	head	venal
	syl	ve+1nal+i:ty
	pos	n.
venally	sub
	head	venal
	syl	ve+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
venatic	ety	C17: from Latin v*_en*_aticus, from v*_en*_ar*_i to hunt
venatical	alt
	head	venatic
	or	venatic
	syl	ve+nat:i+cal
	pos	adj.
venatic	1.
	or	venatical
	syl	ve+nat+ic
	pron	<vE1n@tik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used in hunting.
venatic	2.
	or	venatical
	syl	ve+nat+ic
	pron	<vE1n@tik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	engaged in or given to hunting.
venatically	sub
	head	venatic
	syl	ve+1nat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
venation	1.
	syl	ve+na+tion
	pron	<vE1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of the veins in a leaf or in the wing of an insect.
venation	2.
	syl	ve+na+tion
	pron	<vE1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	such veins collectively.
venational	sub
	head	venation
	syl	ve+1na+tion+al
	pos	adj.
vend	ety	C17: from Latin vendere, contraction of v*_enum dare to offer for sale
vend	1.
	syl	vend
	pron	<vend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell or be sold.
vend	2.
	syl	vend
	pron	<vend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell (goods) for a living.
vend	3.
	syl	vend
	pron	<vend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to utter or publish (an opinion, etc.).
vendition	sub
	head	vend
	syl	ven+di+tion
	pron	<ven1diS*n>
	pos	n.
Venda	infl
	or	Vendas
	syl	Ven+da
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Vendas	infl
	head	Venda
	or	Venda
	syl	Ven+das
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Venda	H1.1.
	syl	Ven+da
	pron	<1vend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of southern Africa, living chiefly in the N Transvaal.
Venda	H1.2.
	syl	Ven+da
	pron	<1vend*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family but not easily related to any other members of the group.
Venda	H2.0.
	syl	Ven+da
	pron	<1vend*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Bantustan in South Africa, consisting of three closely grouped areas in N Transvaal. Capital: Makwarela.
vendace	ety	C18: from New Latin vand*_esius, from Old French vandoise, probably of Celtic origin
vendaces	infl
	head	vendace
	or	vendace
	syl	ven+dac:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vendace	infl
	or	vendaces
	syl	ven+dace.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vendace	0.
	syl	ven+dace
	pron	<1vendAs>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two small whitefish, ({Lochmaben vendace}) or {C. gracilior} (Cumberland vendace) , occurring in lakes in Scotland and NW England respectively. See also {powan}.
vendee	0.
	syl	ven+dee
	pron	<ven1dE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	a person to whom something, esp. real property, is sold; buyer.
Vend'ee	0.
	syl	Ven+d*'ee
	pron	French <v?~a1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W France, in Pays-de-la-Loire region: scene of the {Wars of the Vend*'ee}, a series of peasant-royalist insurrections (1793-95) against the Revolu?!tionary government. Capital: La Roche-sur-Yon. Pop.: 461928 (1975). Area: 7016 sq. km (2709 sq. miles).
Vend'emiaire	ety	C18: from French, from Latin vind*_emia vintage, from v*_inum wine+ d*_emere to take away
Vend'emiaire	0.
	syl	Ven+d*'e+miaire
	pron	French. <v?~adA1mje:r>
	pos	n.
	def	the month of the grape harvest: the first month of the French Revolutionary calendar, extending from Sept. 23 to Oct. 22.
vendetta	ety	C19: from Italian, from Latin vindicta, from vindic*_are to avenge; see #7vindicate 
vendetta	1.
	syl	ven+det+ta
	pron	<ven1det*>
	pos	n.
	def	a private feud, originally between Corsican or Sicilian families, in which the relatives of a murdered person seek vengeance by killing the murderer or some member of his family.
vendetta	2.
	syl	ven+det+ta
	pron	<ven1det*>
	pos	n.
	def	any prolonged feud, quarrel, etc.
vendettist	sub
	head	vendetta
	syl	ven+1det+tist
	pos	n.
vendible	1.
	syl	vend+i:ble
	pron	<1vend*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	saleable or marketable.
vendible	2.
	syl	vend+i:ble
	pron	<1vend*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	venal.
vendible	3.
	syl	vend+i:ble
	pron	<1vend*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a saleable object.
vendibility	sub
	head	vendible
	or	vendibleness
	syl	vend+i:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
vendibleness	sub
	head	vendible
	or	vendibility
	syl	vend+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
vending machine	0.
	syl	vend+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a machine that automatically dis?!penses consumer goods such as cigarettes, food, or petrol, when money is inserted. Also called: {automat}.
Louis Joseph de	infl
	head	Vendome
	syl	Louis Jo:seph de
	pron	<lwi Zo1zef d*). 1654-1712, FrAnch marshal, notAd for his command during thA War of thA Spanish SuccAssion (1701-14>
	pos	n.
vender	alt
	head	vendor
	or	vendor
	syl	vend+er
	pron	<1vend*>
	pos	n.
vendor	1.
	or	vender
	syl	ven+dor
	pron	<1vendc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly law.
	def	a person who sells something, esp. real property.
vendor	2.
	or	vender
	syl	ven+dor
	pron	<1vendc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vending machine}.
vendue	ety	C17: from Dutch vendu, from Old French vendue a sale, from vendre to sell, from Latin vendere 
vendue	0.
	syl	ven+due
	pron	<1vendju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a public sale; auction.
veneer	ety	C17: from German furnieren to veneer, from Old French fournir to #7fur?!nish 
veneer	1.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin layer of wood, plastic, etc., with a decorative or fine finish that is bonded to the surface of a less expensive material, usually wood.
veneer	2.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a superficial appearance, esp. one that is pleasing.
	exam	1	a veneer of gentility.
veneer	3.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any facing material that is applied to a different backing material.
veneer	4.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of the layers of wood that is used to form plywood.
veneer	5.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover (a surface) with a veneer.
veneer	6.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bond together (thin layers of wood) to make plywood.
veneer	7.
	syl	ve+neer
	pron	<vi1ni*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to conceal (something) under a superficially pleasant surface.
veneerer	sub
	head	veneer
	syl	ve+1neer+er
	pos	n.
veneering	1.
	syl	ve+neer+ing
	pron	<vi1ni*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	material used as veneer or a veneered surface.
veneering	2.
	syl	ve+neer+ing
	pron	<vi1ni*riG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a superficial show.
venenose	ety	C17: from Late Latin ven*_en*_osus, from Latin ven*_enum poison
venenose	0.
	syl	ven+e:nose
	pron	<1veni2n*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	poisonous.
venepuncture	0.
	syl	ven+e:punc+ture
	pron	<1veni2p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {venipuncture}.
venerable	ety	C15: from Latin vener*_abilis, from vener*_ar*_i to venerate
venerable	1.
	syl	ven+er+a:ble
	pron	<1ven*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a person
	def	worthy of reverence on account of great age, religious associations, character, position, etc.
venerable	2.
	syl	ven+er+a:ble
	pron	<1ven*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of inanimate objects
	def	hallowed or impressive on account of historical or religious association.
venerable	3.
	syl	ven+er+a:ble
	pron	<1ven*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ancient.
	exam	1	venerable tomes.
venerable	4.
	syl	ven+er+a:ble
	pron	<1ven*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a title bestowed on a deceased person when the first stage of his canonization has been accomplished and his holiness has been recognized in a decree of the official Church.
venerable	5.
	syl	ven+er+a:ble
	pron	<1ven*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a title given to an archdeacon.
venerability	sub
	head	venerable
	or	venerableness
	syl	ven+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
venerableness	sub
	head	venerable
	or	venerability
	syl	ven+er+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
venerably	sub
	head	venerable
	syl	ven+er+a:bly
	pos	adv.
venerate	ety	C17: from Latin vener*_ar*_i, from venus love
venerate	1.
	syl	ven+er+ate
	pron	<1ven*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold in deep respect; revere.
venerate	2.
	syl	ven+er+ate
	pron	<1ven*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to honour in recognition of qualities of holiness, excellence, wisdom, etc.
venerator	sub
	head	venerate
	syl	ven+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
veneration	1.
	syl	ven+er:a+tion
	pron	<2ven*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling or expression of awe or reverence.
veneration	2.
	syl	ven+er:a+tion
	pron	<2ven*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of venerating or the state of being venerated.
venerational	sub
	head	veneration
	or	venerative
	syl	ven+er:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
venerative	sub
	head	veneration
	or	venerational
	syl	ven+er:a+tive
	pos	adj.
veneratively	sub
	head	veneration
	syl	ven+er:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
venerativeness	sub
	head	veneration
	syl	ven+er:a+tive+ness
	pos	n.
venereal	ety	C15: from Latin venereus concerning sexual love, from venus sexual love, from {V#7enus %1}
venereal	1.
	syl	ve+ne:re:al
	pron	<vi1ni*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or infected with venereal disease.
venereal	2.
	syl	ve+ne:re:al
	pron	<vi1ni*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	transmitted by sexual intercourse.
venereal	3.
	syl	ve+ne:re:al
	pron	<vi1ni*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or involving the genitals.
venereal	4.
	syl	ve+ne:re:al
	pron	<vi1ni*ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to sexual intercourse or erotic desire; aphrodisiac.
venereal disease	0.
	syl	ve+ne:re:al dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	any of various diseases, such as syphilis or gonorrhoea, transmitted by sexual intercourse. Abbrev.: {VD}
venereology	0.
	syl	ve+ne:re+ol+o:gy
	pron	<vi2ni*ri1ol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the study and treatment of venereal disease.
venereologist	sub
	head	venereology
	syl	ve+2ne:re+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
venery	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin veneria, from Latin venus love, V#7enus %1
venery	H1.0.
	syl	ven+er:y
	pron	<1ven*ri>, <1vE->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the pursuit of sexual gratification.
venery	ety	C14: from Old French venerie, from vener to hunt, from Latin v*_en*_ar*_i 
venery	H2.0.
	syl	ven+er:y
	pron	<1ven*ri>, <1vE->
	pos	n.
	def	the art, sport, lore, or practice of hunting, esp. with hounds; the chase.
venesection	ety	C17: from New Latin v*_enae secti*_o, see #7vein, section 
venesection	0.
	syl	ven+e:sec+tion
	pron	<2veni1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	surgical incision into a vein.
Venethe	infl
	head	Veneti
	syl	Ve+nethe.
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
Veneti	0.
	syl	Ve+net:i
	pron	<ve1neti>, <-tI>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	an ancient people who established themselves at the head of the Adriatic around 950 #7b.c., later becoming Roman subjects.
Venetia	1.
	syl	Ve+ne:tia
	pron	<vi1nES*>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of ancient Italy between the lower Po valley and the Alps: later a Roman province.
Venetia	2.
	syl	Ve+ne:tia
	pron	<vi1nES*>
	pos	n.
	def	the territorial possessions of the medieval Venetian republic that were at the head of the Adriatic and correspond to the present-day region of Veneto and a large part of Friuli-Venezia Giulia.
Venetian	1.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian
	pron	<vi1nES*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Venice or its inhabitants.
Venetian	2.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian
	pron	<vi1nES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Venice.
Venetian	3.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian
	pron	<vi1nES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Venetian blind}.
Venetian	4.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian
	pron	<vi1nES*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	one of the tapes that join the slats of a Venetian blind.
Venetian	5.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian
	pron	<vi1nES*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a cotton or woollen cloth used for linings.
Venetian blind	0.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian blind
	pos	n.
	def	a window blind consisting of a number of horizontal slats whose angle may be altered to let in more or less light.
Venetian glass	0.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian glass
	pos	n.
	def	fine ornamental glassware made in or near Venice, esp. at Murano.
Venetian red	1.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian red
	pos	n.
	def	natural or synthetic ferric oxide used as a red pigment.
Venetian red	2.a.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian red
	pos	n.
	def	a moderate to strong reddish-brown col?!our.
Venetian red	2.b.
	syl	Ve+ne:tian red
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Venetian-red coat.
Venetic	0.
	syl	Ve+net+ic
	pron	<vi1netik>
	pos	n.
	def	an ancient language of NE Italy, usually regarded as belonging to the Italic branch of the Indo-European family. It is recorded in about 200 inscriptions and was extinct by the 2nd century #7a.d.
Veneto	0.
	syl	Ve+ne:to
	pron	Italian <1ve:nAto>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NE Italy on the Adri?!atic: mountainous in the north with a fertile plain in the south, crossed by the Rivers Po, Adige, and Piave. Capital: Venice. Pop.: 4109787 (1971). Area: 18377 sq. km (7095 sq. miles). Also called: {Venezia-Euganea}.
Venez	0.
	syl	Venez.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Venezuela.
Venezia	0.
	syl	Ve+ne:zia
	pron	<vA1netsja>
	pos	n.
	def	the Italian name for {Venice}.
Venezia-Euganea	0.
	syl	Ve:ne:zia-E:u:ga:ne:a
	pron	Italian <Au1ga:nAa>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Veneto}.
Venezia Giulia	0.
	syl	Ve+ne:zia Giu+lia
	pron	Italian <1Ju:lja>
	pos	n.
	def	a former region of NE Italy at the N end of the Adriatic: divided between Yugoslavia and Italy since World War II.
Venezia Tridentina	0.
	syl	Ve+ne:zia Tri+den+ti+na
	pron	Italian <2tridAn1tEna>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1947) of {Trentino-Alto Adige}.
Venezuela	1.
	syl	Ven+e:zue+la
	pron	<2veni1zwAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in South America, on the Caribbean: colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century; independence from Spain declared in 1811 and won in 1819 after a war led by Sim*'on Bol*'ivar. It contains Lake Mara?!caibo and the northernmost chains of the Andes in the north?!west, the Orinoco basin in the central part, and the Guiana Highlands in the south. Exports petroleum, iron ore, and coffee. Official language: Spanish. Religion: Roman Catho?!lic. Currency: bol*'ivar. Capital: Caracas. Pop.: 10721522 (1971). Area: 912050 sq. km (352142 sq. miles).
Gulf of	2.
	head	Venezuela
	syl	Gulf of.
	def	an inlet of the Caribbean in NW Venezuela: continues south as Lake Maracaibo.
Venezuelan	sub
	head	Venezuela
	syl	Ven+e:1zue+lan
	pos	adj. n.
venge	ety	C13: from Old French venger, from Latin vindic*_are; see #7vindicate 
venge	0.
	syl	venge
	pron	<venJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	an archaic word for {avenge}.
vengeance	ety	C13: from Old French, from venger to avenge, from Latin vindic*_are to punish; see #7vindicate 
vengeance	1.
	syl	venge+ance
	pron	<1venJ*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of or desire for taking revenge; retributive punishment.
vengeful	1.
	syl	venge+ful
	pron	<1venJful>
	pos	adj.
	def	desiring revenge; vindictive.
vengeful	2.
	syl	venge+ful
	pron	<1venJful>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or indicating a desire for revenge.
	exam	1	a vengeful glance.
vengeful	3.
	syl	venge+ful
	pron	<1venJful>
	pos	adj.
	def	inflicting or taking revenge.
	exam	1	with vengeful blows.
vengefully	sub
	head	vengeful
	syl	venge+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
vengefulness	sub
	head	vengeful
	syl	venge+ful+ness
	pos	n.
venial	ety	C13: via Old French from Late Latin veni*_alis, from Latin venia forgiveness; related to Latin venus love
venial	0.
	syl	ve+ni:al
	pron	<1vEni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily excused or forgiven.
	exam	1	a venial error.
veniality	sub
	head	venial
	or	venialness
	syl	ve+ni+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
venialness	sub
	head	venial
	or	veniality
	syl	ve+ni+al+ness
	pos	n.
venially	sub
	head	venial
	syl	ve+ni+al+ly
	pos	adv.
venial sin	0.
	syl	ve+ni:al sin
	pos	n.
	qual	Theol.
	def	a sin regarded as involving only a partial loss of grace. Compare {mortal sin}.
Venice	0.
	syl	Ven+ice
	pron	<1venis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE Italy, capital of Veneto region, built on over 100 islands and mud flats in the {Lagoon of Venice} (an inlet of the {Gulf of Venice} at the head of the Adriatic): united under the first doge in 697 #7a.d. ; became an independent republic and a great commercial and maritime power, defeating Genoa, the greatest rival, in 1380; contains the Grand Canal and about 170 smaller canals, providing waterways for city transport. Pop.: 365208 (1975 est.). Italian name: {Venezia}. Related adj.: {Venetian}.
venin	ety	C20: from French ven (in) poison+-#7in 
venin	0.
	syl	ven+in
	pron	<1venin>, <1vE->
	pos	n.
	def	any of the poisonous constituents of animal venoms.
venepuncture	alt
	head	venipuncture
	or	venipuncture
	syl	ven+e:punc+ture
	pron	<1veni2p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
venipuncture	0.
	or	venepuncture
	syl	ven:i+punc+ture
	pron	<1veni2p^GkC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the puncturing of a vein, esp. to take a sample of venous blood or inject a drug.
venire facias	ety	C15: Latin, literally: you must make come
venire facias	0.
	syl	ve+ni+re fa+ci+as
	pron	<vi1nIri> <1fASi2@s>
	pos	n.
	usage	Law. formerly
	def	a writ directing a sheriff to summon suitable persons to form a jury.
veniremen	infl
	head	venireman
	syl	ve+ni+re+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
venireman	0.
	syl	ve+ni+re+man
	pron	<vi1nI*rim*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S. and formerly in England
	def	a person summoned for jury service under a venire facias.
venison	ety	C13: from Old French venaison, from Latin v*_en*_ati*_o hunting, from v*_en*_ar*_i to hunt
venison	1.
	syl	ven:i+son
	pron	<1venz*n> <1venizN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	def	the flesh of a deer, used as food.
venison	2.
	syl	ven:i+son
	pron	<1venz*n> <1venizN>, <-sN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the flesh of any game animal used for food.
Venite	ety	Latin: come ye
Venite	1.
	syl	Ve+ni+te
	pron	<vi1nIti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecclesiast.
	def	the opening word of the 95th psalm, an invitatory prayer at matins.
Venite	2.
	syl	Ve+ni+te
	pron	<vi1nIti>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical setting of this.
Eleutherios	infl
	head	Venizelos
	syl	E:leu:the:ri:os
	pron	<e2lefTe1rics>
	pos	n.
Venizelos	0.
	syl	Ven:i:zel:os
	pron	Greek <2veni1zelcs>
	pos	n.
	def	1864-1936, Greek statesman, who greatly extended Greek territory: prime minister (1910-15; 1917-20; 1924; 1928-32; 1933).
Venloo	alt
	head	Venlo
	or	Venlo
	syl	Ven+loo
	pron	Dutch <1venlo:>
	pos	n.
Venlo	0.
	or	Venloo
	syl	Ven+lo
	pron	Dutch <1venlo:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SE Netherlands, in Limburg on the Maas River. Pop.: 62675 (1973 est.).
Venn diagram	ety	C19: named after John Venn (1834-1923), English logician
Venn diagram	0.
	syl	Venn di:a+gram
	pron	<ven>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths, logic.
	def	a diagram in which mathematical sets or terms of a categorical statement are represented by circles whose relative positions give the relationships between the sets or terms.
venom	ety	C13: from Old French venim, from Latin ven*_enum poison, love potion; related to venus sexual love
venom	1.
	syl	ven+om
	pron	<1ven*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a poisonous fluid secreted by such animals as certain snakes and scorpions and usually transmitted by a bite or sting.
venom	2.
	syl	ven+om
	pron	<1ven*m>
	pos	n.
	def	malice; spite.
venom	3.
	syl	ven+om
	pron	<1ven*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any kind of poison.
venomless	sub
	head	venom
	syl	ven+om+less
	pos	adj.
venose	ety	C17: via Latin v*_en*_osus, from v*_ena a #7vein 
venose	1.
	syl	ve+nose
	pron	<1vEn*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	having veins; venous.
venose	2.
	syl	ve+nose
	pron	<1vEn*us>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	covered with veins or similar ridges.
venosity	1.
	syl	ve+nos+i:ty
	pron	<vi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	def	an excessive quantity of blood in the venous system or in an organ or part.
venosity	2.
	syl	ve+nos+i:ty
	pron	<vi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusually large number of blood vessels in an organ or part.
venous	ety	C17: see #7venose 
venous	1.
	syl	ve+nous
	pron	<1vEn*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	of or relating to the blood circulating in the veins.
venous	2.
	syl	ve+nous
	pron	<1vEn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the veins.
venously	sub
	head	venous
	syl	ve+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
venousness	sub
	head	venous
	syl	ve+nous+ness
	pos	n.
vent	ety	C14: from Old French esventer to blow out, from #7ex -%1#7+ venter, from Vulgar Latin vent*_are (unattested) to be windy, from Latin ventus wind
vent	H1.1.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	a small opening for the passage or escape of fumes, liquids, etc.
vent	H1.2.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	the shaft of a volcano or an aperture in the earth's crust through which lava and gases erupt.
vent	H1.3.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	the external opening of the urinary or genital systems of lower vertebrates.
vent	H1.4.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	a small aperture at the breech of old guns through which the charge was ignited.
vent	H1.5.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	an exit, escape, or passage.
give vent to	6.
	head	vent
	syl	give vent to.
	def	to release (an emotion, passion, idea, etc.) in an utterance or outburst. {~}
vent	H1.7.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	to release or give expression or utterance to (an emotion, idea, etc.).
	exam	1	he vents his anger on his wife.
vent	H1.8.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	to provide a vent for or make vents in.
vent	H1.9.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	to let out (steam, liquid, etc.) through a vent.
venter	sub
	head	vent
	syl	vent+er
	pos	n.
vent	ety	C15: from Old French fente slit, from fendre to split, from Latin findere to cleave
vent	H2.1.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical slit at the back or both sides of a jacket.
vent	H2.2.
	syl	vent
	pron	<vent>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a vent or vents in (a jacket).
ventage	1.
	syl	vent+age
	pron	<1ventiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small opening; vent.
ventage	2.
	syl	vent+age
	pron	<1ventiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a finger hole in a musical instrument such as a recorder.
ventail	ety	C14: from Old French ventaille sluice, from vent wind, from Latin ventus 
ventail	0.
	syl	ven+tail
	pron	<1ventAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval armour
	def	a covering for the lower part of the face.
venter	ety	C16: from Latin
venter	1.a.
	syl	ven+ter
	pron	<1vent*>
	pos	n.
	def	the belly or abdomen of vertebrates.
venter	1.b.
	syl	ven+ter
	pron	<1vent*>
	pos	n.
	def	a protuberant structure or part, such as the belly of a muscle.
venter	1.c.
	syl	ven+ter
	pron	<1vent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the abdominal cavity.
venter	2.
	syl	ven+ter
	pron	<1vent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the swollen basal region of an archegonium, containing the developing ovum.
venter	3.
	syl	ven+ter
	pron	<1vent*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the womb.
in venter	4.
	head	venter
	syl	in venter.
	qual	Law.
	def	conceived but not yet born.
ventilate	ety	C15: from Latin ventil*_are to fan, from ventulus diminutive of ventus wind
ventilate	1.
	syl	ven+ti+late
	pron	<1venti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to drive foul air out of (an enclosed area).
ventilate	2.
	syl	ven+ti+late
	pron	<1venti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a means of airing.
ventilate	3.
	syl	ven+ti+late
	pron	<1venti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose (a question, grievance, etc.) to public examination or discussion.
ventilate	4.
	syl	ven+ti+late
	pron	<1venti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	to oxygenate (the blood in the capillaries of the lungs.
ventilate	5.
	syl	ven+ti+late
	pron	<1venti2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to winnow (grain).
ventilable	sub
	head	ventilate
	syl	ven+ti+la:ble
	pos	adj.
ventilation	1.
	syl	ven+ti+la+tion
	pron	<2venti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of ventilating or the state of being ventilated.
ventilation	2.
	syl	ven+ti+la+tion
	pron	<2venti1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an installation in a building that provides a supply of fresh air.
ventilative	sub
	head	ventilation
	syl	ven+ti+2la+tive
	pos	adj.
ventilatory	sub
	head	ventilation
	syl	ven+ti+2la+to:ry
	pos	adj.
ventilator	0.
	syl	ven+ti+la+tor
	pron	<1venti2lAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening or device, such as a fan, used to ventilate a room, building, etc.
Ventose	ety	C18: from Latin vent*_osus full of wind, from ventus wind
Ventose	0.
	syl	Ven+t*^ose
	pron	French. <v?~a1to:z>
	pos	n.
	def	the windy month: the sixth month of the French Revolutionary calendar, extending from Feb. 20 to March 21.
ventral	ety	C18: from Latin ventr*_alis, from venter abdomen
ventral	1.
	syl	ven+tral
	pron	<1ventr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to the front part of the body; towards the belly. Compare {dorsal}.
ventral	2.
	syl	ven+tral
	pron	<1ventr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated on the upper or inner side of a plant organ, esp. a leaf, that is facing the axis.
ventrally	sub
	head	ventral
	syl	ven+tral+ly
	pos	adv.
ventral fin	1.
	syl	ven+tral fin
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pelvic fin}.
ventral fin	2.
	syl	ven+tral fin
	pos	n.
	def	any unpaired median fin situated on the undersurface of fishes and some other aquatic vertebrates.
ventricle	ety	C14: from Latin ventriculus, diminutive of venter belly
ventricle	1.
	syl	ven+tri+cle
	pron	<1ventrikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a chamber of the heart, having thick muscular walls, that receives blood from the atrium and pumps it to the arteries.
ventricle	2.
	syl	ven+tri+cle
	pron	<1ventrikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any one of the four main cavities of the vertebrate brain, which contain cerebrospinal fluid.
ventricle	3.
	syl	ven+tri+cle
	pron	<1ventrikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of various other small cavities in the body.
ventricose	ety	C18: from New Latin ventric*_osus, from Latin venter belly
ventricose	1.
	syl	ven+tri+cose
	pron	<1ventri2k*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany, zoology, anatomy.
	def	having a swelling on one side; unequally inflated.
	exam	1	the ventricose corolla of many labiate plants.
ventricose	2.
	syl	ven+tri+cose
	pron	<1ventri2k*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {corpulent}.
ventricosity	sub
	head	ventricose
	syl	ven+tri+cos+i:ty
	pron	<2ventri1kositi>
	pos	n.
ventricular	1.
	syl	ven+tric:u+lar
	pron	<ven1trikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, involving, or constituting a ventricle.
ventricular	2.
	syl	ven+tric:u+lar
	pron	<ven1trikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a belly.
ventricular	3.
	syl	ven+tric:u+lar
	pron	<ven1trikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	swollen or dis?!tended; ventricose.
ventriculus	ety	C18: from Latin, diminutive of venter belly
ventriculi	infl
	head	ventriculus
	syl	ven+tric:u+li
	pron	<-2lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ventriculus	1.a.
	syl	ven+tric:u+lus
	pron	<ven1trikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the midgut of an insect, where digestion takes place.
ventriculus	1.b.
	syl	ven+tric:u+lus
	pron	<ven1trikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the gizzard of a bird.
ventriculus	2.
	syl	ven+tric:u+lus
	pron	<ven1trikjul*s>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {ventricle}.
ventriloquism	ety	C18: from Latin venter belly+ loqu*_i to speak
ventriloquy	alt
	head	ventriloquism
	or	ventriloquism
	syl	ven+tril:o+quy
	pos	n.
ventriloquism	0.
	or	ventriloquy
	syl	ven+tril:o+quism
	pron	<ven1tril*2kwiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the art of producing vocal sounds that appear to come from another source.
ventriloquial	sub
	head	ventriloquism
	or	ventriloqual
	syl	ven+tri+lo+qui:al
	pron	<2ventri1l*ukwi*l>
	pos	adj.
ventriloqual	sub
	head	ventriloquism
	or	ventriloquial
	syl	ven+tril:o+qual
	pron	<ven1tril*kw*l>
	pos	adj.
ventriloquially	sub
	head	ventriloquism
	syl	ven+tri+1lo+qui+al+ly
	pos	adv.
ventriloquist	sub
	head	ventriloquism
	syl	ven+1tril:o+quist
	pos	n.
ventriloquistic	sub
	head	ventriloquism
	syl	ven+2tril:o+1quis+tic
	pos	adj.
ventriloquise	alt
	head	ventriloquize
	or	ventriloquize
	syl	ven+tril:o+quise
	pron	<ven1tril*2kwIz>
	pos	vb.
ventriloquize	0.
	or	ventriloquise
	syl	ven+tril:o+quize
	pron	<ven1tril*2kwIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (sounds) in the manner of a ventriloquist.
Michael George Francis	infl
	head	Ventris
	syl	Mi:chael George Fran:cis.
	pos	n.
Ventris	0.
	syl	Ven:tris
	pron	<1ventris>
	pos	n.
	def	1922-56, English cryptographer, who deciphered the Linear B script, identifying it as an early form of Mycenaean Greek.
venture	ety	C15: variant of aventure #7adventure 
venture	1.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to danger; hazard.
	exam	1	he ventured his life.
venture	2.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to brave the dangers of (something).
	exam	1	I'll venture the seas.
venture	3.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dare (to do something).
	exam	1	does he venture to object??
venture	4.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to express in spite of possible refutation or criticism.
	exam	1	I venture that he is not that honest.
venture	5.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by out, forth, etc.
	def	to embark on a possibly hazardous journey, etc..
	exam	1	to venture forth upon the high seas.
venture	6.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	an undertaking that is risky or of uncertain outcome.
venture	7.a.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial undertaking characterized by risk of loss as well as opportunity for profit.
venture	7.b.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the merchandise, money, or other property placed at risk in such an undertaking.
venture	8.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	n.
	def	something hazarded or risked in an adventure; stake.
venture	9.
	syl	ven+ture
	pron	<1venC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	chance or fortune.
at a venture	10.
	head	venture
	syl	at a venture.
	def	at random; by chance.
venturer	sub
	head	venture
	syl	ven+tur+er
	pos	n.
venture capital	0.
	syl	ven+ture cap:i+tal
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {risk capital}.
Venturer	alt
	head	Venture Scout
	or	Venture Scout
	syl	Ven+tur+er
	pos	n.
Venture Scout	0.
	or	Venturer
	syl	Ven+ture Scout
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a member of the senior branch of the Scouts. Former name: {Rover}. U.S. equivalent: {Explorer}.
venturous	alt
	head	venturesome
	or	venturesome
	syl	ven+tu+rous
	pron	<1venC*r*s>
	pos	adj.
venturesome	1.
	or	venturous
	syl	ven+ture+some
	pron	<1venC*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	willing to take risks; daring.
venturesome	2.
	or	venturous
	syl	ven+ture+some
	pron	<1venC*s*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	hazardous.
Venturi tube	ety	C19: named after G. B. Venturi (1746-1822), Italian physicist
Venturi tube	1.
	syl	Ven:tu:ri tube
	pron	<ven1tju*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a device for measuring fluid flow, consisting of a tube so constricted that the pressure differential produced by fluid flowing through the constriction gives a measure of the rate of flow.
Venturi tube	2.
	syl	Ven:tu:ri tube
	pron	<ven1tju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {venturi}. a tube with a constriction used to reduce or control fluid flow, as one in the air inlet of a carburettor.
venue	ety	C14: from Old French, from venir to come, from Latin ven*_ire 
venue	1.a.
	syl	ven:ue
	pron	<1venju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the place in which a cause of action arises.
venue	1.b.
	syl	ven:ue
	pron	<1venju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the place fixed for the trial of a cause.
venue	1.c.
	syl	ven:ue
	pron	<1venju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the locality from which the jurors must be summoned to try a particular cause.
venue	2.
	syl	ven:ue
	pron	<1venju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a meeting place.
venue	3.
	syl	ven:ue
	pron	<1venju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a position in an argument.
venule	ety	C19: from Latin v*_enula diminutive of v*_ena #7vein 
venule	1.
	syl	ven+ule
	pron	<1venju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any of the small branches of a vein that receives oxygen-depleted blood from the capillaries and returns it to the heart via the venous system.
venule	2.
	syl	ven+ule
	pron	<1venju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the branches of a vein in an insect's wing.
venular	sub
	head	venule
	syl	ven:u+lar
	pron	<1venjul*>
	pos	adj.
Venus	H1.1.
	syl	Ve:nus
	pron	<1vEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of love. Greek counterpart: {Aphrodite}.
mount of Venus	2.
	head	Venus
	syl	mount of Venus.
	def	See {mons veneris}.
Venus	H2.1.
	syl	Ve+nus
	pron	<1vEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the inferior planets and the second nearest to the sun, visible as a bright morning or evening star. Its surface is extremely hot (over 400?%C) and is completely shrouded by dense cloud consisting principally of carbon dioxide. Mean distance from sun: 108 million km; period of revolution around sun: 225 days; period of axial rotation: 244.3 days (retrograde motion); diameter and mass: 96.5 and 81.5 per cent that of earth respectively.
Venus	H2.2.
	syl	Ve+nus
	pron	<1vEn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the alchemical name for {copper}.
Venusberg	0.
	syl	Ve+nus+berg
	pron	<1vEn*s2bR:g>, German <1vA:nus2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in SW East Germany: contains caverns that, according to medieval legend, housed the palace of the goddess Venus.
Venusian	1.
	syl	Ve+nu+si:an
	pron	<vi1nju:zi*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring on, or relating to the planet Venus.
Venusian	2.
	syl	Ve+nu+si:an
	pron	<vi1nju:zi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in science fiction
	def	an inhabitant of Venus.
Venus's flower basket	0.
	syl	Ve:nus's flow+er bas+ket
	pos	n.
	def	any of several deep-sea sponges of the genus esp. having a skeleton composed of interwoven glassy six-rayed spicules.
Venus flytrap	alt
	head	Venus's-flytrap
	or	Venus's-flytrap
	syl	Ve:nus fly+trap
	pos	n.
Venus's-flytrap	0.
	or	Venus flytrap
	syl	Ve:nus's-fly:trap
	pos	n.
	def	an insectivorous plant, of Carolina, having hinged two-lobed leaves that snap closed when the sensitive hairs on the surface are touched: family See also {sundew, pitcher plant, butterwort}.
Venus's-girdle	0.
	syl	Ve:nus's-gir:dle
	pos	n.
	def	a ctenophore, of warm seas, having an elongated ribbon-like body.
Venus's-hair	0.
	syl	Ve:nus's-hair
	pos	n.
	def	a fragile maidenhair fern, of tropical and subtropical America, having fan-shaped leaves and a black stem.
Venus's looking-glass	0.
	syl	Ve:nus's look:ing-glass
	pos	n.
	def	a purple-flowered campanulaceous plant, of Europe, W Asia, and N Africa.
ver	1.
	syl	ver.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	verse.
ver	2.
	syl	ver.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	version.
veracious	ety	C17: from Latin v*_erax, from v*_erus true
veracious	1.
	syl	ve+ra+cious
	pron	<ve1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	habitually truthful or honest.
veracious	2.
	syl	ve+ra+cious
	pron	<ve1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	accurate; precise.
veraciously	sub
	head	veracious
	syl	ve+1ra+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
veraciousness	sub
	head	veracious
	syl	ve+1ra+cious+ness
	pos	n.
veracity	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin v*_er*_acit*_as, from Latin v*_erax; see #7veracious 
veracities	infl
	head	veracity
	syl	ve+rac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
veracity	1.
	syl	ve+rac+i:ty
	pron	<ve1r@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	truthfulness or honesty, esp. when consistent or habitual.
veracity	2.
	syl	ve+rac+i:ty
	pron	<ve1r@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	precision; accuracy.
veracity	3.
	syl	ve+rac+i:ty
	pron	<ve1r@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	something true; a truth.
Veracruz	1.
	syl	Ver:a+cruz
	pron	<2ver*1kru:z>, Spanish <2bAra1krus>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E Mexico, on the Gulf of Mexico: consists of a hot humid coastal strip with lagoons, rising rapidly inland to the central plateau and Sierra Madre Oriental. Capital: Jalapa. Pop.: 3815419 (1970). Area: 72815 sq. km (28114 sq. miles).
Veracruz	2.
	syl	Ver:a+cruz
	pron	<2ver*1kru:z>, Spanish <2bAra1krus>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief port of Mexico, in Veracruz state on the Gulf of Mexico. Pop.: 266255 (1974 est.).
veranda	ety	C18: from Portuguese varanda railway; related to Hindi varand*_a railing
verandah	alt
	head	veranda
	or	veranda
	syl	ve+ran+dah
	pron	<v*1r@nd*>
	pos	n.
veranda	0.
	or	verandah
	syl	ve+ran+da
	pron	<v*1r@nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a porch or portico, sometimes partly enclosed, along the outside of a building.
verandaed	sub
	head	veranda
	or	verandahed
	syl	ve+1ran+daed
	pos	adj.
verandahed	sub
	head	veranda
	or	verandaed
	syl	ve+1ran+dahed
	pos	adj.
veratridine	ety	C20: from #7veratr (#7ine) #7+ -#7{id %3}#7+ -#7{ine %2}
veratridine	0.
	syl	ve+ra+tri+dine
	pron	<vi1r@tri2dEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish-white amorphous alkaloid obtained from the seeds of sabadilla. Formula: C\3\6H\5\1NO\1\1.
veratrine	ety	C19: from Latin v*_er*_atrum hellebore+-#7{ine %2}
veratrin	alt
	head	veratrine
	or	veratrine
	syl	ver:a+trin
	pron	<1ver*trin>
	pos	n.
veratrine	0.
	or	veratrin
	syl	ver:a+trine
	pron	<1ver*2trEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a white poisonous mixture obtained from the seeds of sabadilla, consisting of veratridine and several other alkaloids: formerly used in medicine as a counterirritant.
verb	ety	C14: from Latin verbum a word
verb	1.
	syl	verb
	pron	<vR:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	in traditional grammar
	def	any of a large class of words in a language that serve to indicate the occurrence or performance of an action, the existence of a state or condition, etc. In English, such words as and the like are verbs.
verb	2.a.
	syl	verb
	pron	<vR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or group of words that functions as the predicate of a sentence or introduces the predicate.
verb	2.b.
	syl	verb
	pron	<vR:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; a verb phrase.
	def	Abbrev.: {vb}. or {v}.
verbless	sub
	head	verb
	syl	verb+less
	pos	adj.
verbal	1.
	syl	ver+bal
	pron	<1vR:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or using words, esp. as opposed to ideas, etc..
	exam	1	merely verbal concessions.
verbal	2.
	syl	ver+bal
	pron	<1vR:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	oral rather than written.
	exam	1	a verbal agreement.
verbal	3.
	syl	ver+bal
	pron	<1vR:bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	verbatim; literal.
	exam	1	an almost verbal copy.
verbal	4.
	syl	ver+bal
	pron	<1vR:bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	of or relating to verbs or a verb.
verbal	5.
	syl	ver+bal
	pron	<1vR:bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for {verbid}.
verbally	sub
	head	verbal
	syl	ver+bal+ly
	pos	adv.
verbalism	1.
	syl	ver+bal+ism
	pron	<1vR:b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal expression; phrase or word.
verbalism	2.
	syl	ver+bal+ism
	pron	<1vR:b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an exaggerated emphasis on the importance of words by the uncritical acceptance of assertions in place of explanations, the use of rhetorical style, etc.
verbalism	3.
	syl	ver+bal+ism
	pron	<1vR:b*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a statement lacking real content, esp. a clich*'e.
verbalist	1.
	syl	ver+bal+ist
	pron	<1vR:b*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deals with words alone, rather than facts, ideas, etc.
verbalist	2.
	syl	ver+bal+ist
	pron	<1vR:b*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person skilled in the use of words.
verbalise	alt
	head	verbalize
	or	verbalize
	syl	ver+bal+ise
	pron	<1vR:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
verbalize	1.
	or	verbalise
	syl	ver+bal+ize
	pron	<1vR:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express (an idea, etc.) in words.
verbalize	2.
	or	verbalise
	syl	ver+bal+ize
	pron	<1vR:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (any word that is not a verb) into a verb or derive a verb from (any word that is not a verb).
verbalize	3.
	or	verbalise
	syl	ver+bal+ize
	pron	<1vR:b*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be verbose.
verbalization	sub
	head	verbalize
	or	verbalisation
	syl	ver+bal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
verbalisation	sub
	head	verbalize
	or	verbalization
	syl	ver+bal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
verbalizer	sub
	head	verbalize
	or	verbaliser
	syl	ver+bal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
verbaliser	sub
	head	verbalize
	or	verbalizer
	syl	ver+bal+2is+er
	pos	n.
verbal noun	0.
	syl	ver+bal noun
	pos	n.
	def	a noun derived from a verb, such as in the sentence
verbatim	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin: word by word, from Latin verbum word
verbatim	0.
	syl	ver+ba+tim
	pron	<vR:1bAtim>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	using exactly the same words; word for word.
verbena	ety	C16: via Medieval Latin, from Latin: sacred bough used by the priest in religious acts, #7vervain 
verbena	1.
	syl	ver+be+na
	pron	<vR:1bEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant of the verbenaceous genus chiefly of tropical and temperate America, having red, white, or purple fragrant flowers: much cultivated as garden plants. See also {vervain}.
verbena	2.
	syl	ver+be+na
	pron	<vR:1bEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related plants, esp. the lemon verbena.
verbenaceous	ety	C19: from New Latin Verb*_en*_aceae, from Medieval Latin: #7verbena 
verbenaceous	0.
	syl	ver+be+na+ceous
	pron	<2vR:bi1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belong?!ing to the a family of herbaceous and climbing plants, shrubs, and trees, mostly of warm and tropical regions, having tubular typically two-lipped flowers: includes teak, lantana, vervain, and verbena.
verbiage	ety	C18: from French, from Old French verbier to chatter, from verbe word, from Latin verbum 
verbiage	1.
	syl	ver+bi+age
	pron	<1vR:biiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the excessive and often meaningless use of words; verbosity.
verbiage	2.
	syl	ver+bi+age
	pron	<1vR:biiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	diction; wording.
verbid	0.
	syl	ver+bid
	pron	<1vR:bid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	any nonfinite form of a verb or any nonverbal word derived from a verb.
	exam	1	participles, infinitives, and gerunds are all verbids.
verbifies	infl
	head	verbify
	syl	ver+bi+fies
	pos	vb.
verbifying	infl
	head	verbify
	syl	ver+bi+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
verbified	infl
	head	verbify
	syl	ver+bi+fied.
	pos	vb.
verbify	0.
	syl	ver+bi+fy
	pron	<1vR:bi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {verbalize} (senses 2, 3).
verbification	sub
	head	verbify
	syl	ver+bi+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
verbose	ety	C17: from Latin verb*_osus from verbum word
verbose	0.
	syl	ver+bose
	pron	<vR:1b*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	using or containing an excess of words, so as to be pedantic or boring; prolix.
verbosely	sub
	head	verbose
	syl	ver+1bose+ly
	pos	adv.
verbosity	sub
	head	verbose
	or	verboseness
	syl	ver+bos+i:ty
	pron	<vR:1bositi>
	pos	n.
verboseness	sub
	head	verbose
	or	verbosity
	syl	ver+1bose+ness
	pos	n.
verboten	0.
	syl	ver+bo+ten
	pron	German. <fer1bo:tN>
	pos	adj.
	def	forbidden; prohibited.
verb phrase	0.
	syl	verb phrase
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a constituent of a sentence that contains the verb and any direct and indirect objects but not the subject. It is a controversial question in grammatical theory whether or not this constituent is to be identified with the predicate of the sentence. Abbrev.: {VP}
Vercelli	0.
	syl	Ver+cel+li
	pron	Italian <vAr1Celli>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Italy, in Piedmont: an ancient Ligurian and later Roman city; has an outstanding library of manuscripts (notably the dating from the 10th century). Pop.: 56494 (1971).
Vercingetorix	0.
	syl	Ver:cin:get:o:rix
	pron	<2vR:sin1Jet*riks>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??45 #7b.c., Gallic chieftain and hero, executed for leading a revolt against the Romans under Julius Caesar (52).
verdant	ety	C16: from Old French verdoyant, from verdoyer to become green, from Old French verd green, from Latin viridis, from vir*_ere to be green
verdant	1.
	syl	ver+dant
	pron	<1vR:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with green vegetation.
verdant	2.
	syl	ver+dant
	pron	<1vR:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants, etc.
	def	green in colour.
verdant	3.
	syl	ver+dant
	pron	<1vR:dNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	immature or unsophisticated; green.
verdancy	sub
	head	verdant
	syl	ver+dan+cy
	pos	n.
verdantly	sub
	head	verdant
	syl	ver+dant+ly
	pos	adv.
verd antique	ety	C18: from French, from Italian verde antico ancient green
verd antique	1.
	syl	verd an+tique
	pron	<vR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark green mottled impure variety of serpentine marble.
verd antique	2.
	syl	verd an+tique
	pron	<vR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar marbles or stones.
verd antique	3.
	syl	verd an+tique
	pron	<vR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {verdigris}.
Cape	infl
	head	Verde
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Verde	0.
	syl	Verde
	pron	<vR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cape in Senegal, near Dakar: the westernmost point of Africa.
verderer	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, from Old French verdier, from verd green, from Latin viridis; compare Latin virid*_arium plantation of trees
verderer	0.
	syl	ver+der+er
	pron	<1vR:d*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	a judicial officer responsible for the maintenance of law and order in the royal forests.
Giuseppe	infl
	head	Verdi
	syl	Giu:sep:pe
	pron	<Ju1zeppA>
	pos	n.
Verdi	0.
	syl	Ver:di
	pron	<1ve*di>, Italian <1vArdi>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-1901, Italian composer of operas, esp. (1851), (1853), (1853), and (1871).
verdict	ety	C13: from Medieval Latin v*_erdictum, from Latin v*_er*_e dictum truly spoken, from v*_erus true+ d*_icere to say
verdict	1.
	syl	ver+dict
	pron	<1vR:dikt>
	pos	n.
	def	the findings of a jury on the issues of fact submitted to it for examination and trial; judgment.
verdict	2.
	syl	ver+dict
	pron	<1vR:dikt>
	pos	n.
	def	any decision, judgment, or conclusion.
verdigris	ety	C14: from Old French vert de Grice green of Greece
verdigris	1.
	syl	ver+di+gris
	pron	<1vR:digris>
	pos	n.
	def	a green or bluish patina formed on copper, brass, or bronze and consisting of a basic salt of copper containing both copper oxide and a copper salt.
verdigris	2.
	syl	ver+di+gris
	pron	<1vR:digris>
	pos	n.
	def	a green or blue crystalline substance obtained by the action of acetic acid on copper and used as a fungicide and pigment; basic copper acetate.
verdin	ety	French: yellowhammer
verdin	0.
	syl	ver+din
	pron	<1vR:din>
	pos	n.
	def	a small W North American tit, having@T a@T grey@T plumage@T with @T a@T yellow@T head.
Verdun	1.
	syl	Ver+dun
	pron	French <ver1d*~@o>, English <1ve*d^n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortified town in NE France, on the Meuse: scene of the longest and most severe battle (1916) of World War I, in which the French repelled a powerful German offensive. Pop.: 26927 (1975). Ancient name: {Verodunum}.
Treaty of	2.
	head	Verdun
	syl	Treaty of.
	def	an agreement reached in 843 #7a.d. by three grandsons of Charlemagne, dividing his empire into an E kingdom (later Germany), a W kingdom (later France), and a middle kingdom (containing what became the Low Countries, Lorraine, Burgundy, and N Italy).
verdure	ety	C14: from Old French verd green, from Latin viridis 
verdure	1.
	syl	ver+dure
	pron	<1vR:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	flourishing green vegetation or its colour.
verdure	2.
	syl	ver+dure
	pron	<1vR:J*>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of freshness or healthy growth.
verdured	sub
	head	verdure
	syl	ver+dured
	pos	adj.
verdurous	sub
	head	verdure
	syl	ver+dur+ous
	pos	adj.
verecund	ety	C16: from Latin ver*_ecundus diffident, from ver*_er*_i to fear
verecund	0.
	syl	ver+e:cund
	pron	<1veri2k^nd>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	shy or modest.
Vereeniging	0.
	syl	Ve+ree+ni+ging
	pron	<f*1rEnikiG>, <v*->
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E South Africa, in the Transvaal: scene of the signing (1902) of the treaty ending the Boer War. Pop.: 196357 (1970).
verge	ety	C15: from Old French, from Latin virga rod
verge	H1.1.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an edge or rim; margin.
verge	H1.2.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a limit beyond which something occurs; brink.
	exam	1	on the verge of ecstasy.
verge	H1.3.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a grass border along a road.
verge	H1.4.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosing line, belt, or strip.
verge	H1.5.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the edge of the roof tiles projecting over a gable.
verge	H1.6.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the shaft of a classical column.
verge	H1.7.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed space.
verge	H1.8.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Horology.
	def	the spindle of a balance wheel in a vertical escapement, found only in very early clocks.
verge	H1.9.a.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	the area encompassing the royal court that is subject to the jurisdiction of the Lord High Steward.
verge	H1.9.b.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod or wand carried as a symbol of office or emblem of authority, as in the Church.
verge	H1.9.c.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod held by a person swearing fealty to his lord on becoming a tenant, esp. of copyhold land.
verge	H1.10.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a trigger-like device for releasing the matrices on a Linotype machine.
verge	H1.11.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to be near (to).
	exam	1	to verge on chaos.
verge	H1.12.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by on
	def	to serve as the edge of (something).
	exam	1	this narrow strip verges the road.
verge	ety	C17: from Latin vergere 
verge	H2.0.
	syl	verge
	pron	<vR:J>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to or towards
	def	to move or incline in a certain direction.
vergeboard	0.
	syl	verge+board
	pron	<1vR:J2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {bargeboard}.
verger	ety	C15: from Old French, from verge, from Latin virga rod, twig
verger	1.
	syl	ver+ger
	pron	<1vR:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Church of England.
	def	a church official who acts as caretaker and attendant, looking after the interior of a church and often the vestments and church fur?!nishings.
verger	2.
	syl	ver+ger
	pron	<1vR:J*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Church of England.
	def	an official who carries the verge or rod of office before a bishop, dean, or other dignitary in ceremonies and processions.
Vergil	0.
	syl	Ver:gil
	pron	<1vR:Jil>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Virgil}.
verglas	ety	from Old French verre-glaz glass-ice, from verre glass (from Latin vitrum) +glaz ice (from Late Latin glacia, from Latin glaci*_es) 
verglases	infl
	head	verglas
	syl	ver+glases
	pron	<-gla:>, <-gla:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
verglas	0.
	syl	ver+glas
	pron	<1ve*gla:>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin film of ice on rock.
veridical	ety	C17: from Latin v*_eridicus, from v*_erus true+ d*_icere to say
veridical	1.
	syl	ve+rid:i+cal
	pron	<vi1ridikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	truthful.
veridical	2.
	syl	ve+rid:i+cal
	pron	<vi1ridikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Psychol.
	def	of or relating to revelations in dreams, hallucinations, etc., that appear to be confirmed by subsequent events.
veridicality	sub
	head	veridical
	syl	ve+2rid:i+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
veridically	sub
	head	veridical
	syl	ve+1rid:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
verification	1.
	syl	ver:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2verifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	establishment of the correctness of a theory, fact, etc.
verification	2.
	syl	ver:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2verifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	evidence that provides proof of an assertion, theory, etc.
verification	3.a.
	syl	ver:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2verifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a short affidavit at the end of a pleading stating the pleader's readiness to prove his assertions.
verification	3.b.
	syl	ver:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2verifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	confirmatory evidence.
verificative	sub
	head	verification
	or	verificatory
	syl	ver:i+fi+2ca+tive
	pos	adj.
verificatory	sub
	head	verification
	or	verificative
	syl	ver:i+fi+2ca+to:ry
	pos	adj.
verify	ety	C14: from Old French verifier, from Medieval Latin v*_erific*_are, from Latin v*_erus true+ facere to make
verifies	infl
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
verifying	infl
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
verified	infl
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
verify	1.
	syl	ver:i+fy
	pron	<1veri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prove to be true; confirm; substantiate.
verify	2.
	syl	ver:i+fy
	pron	<1veri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to check or determine the correctness or truth of by investigation, reference, etc.
verify	3.
	syl	ver:i+fy
	pron	<1veri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to add a verification to (a pleading); substantiate or confirm (an oath).
verifiable	sub
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
verifiableness	sub
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+2fi+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
verifiably	sub
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+2fi+a:bly
	pos	adv.
verifier	sub
	head	verify
	syl	ver:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
verily	ety	C13: from #7very+ -#7{ly %2}
verily	0.
	syl	ver:i+ly
	pron	<1verili>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	in truth; truly.
	exam	1	verily, thou art a man of God.
verisimilar	ety	C17: from Latin v*_er*_isimilis, from v*_erus true+ similis like
verisimilar	0.
	syl	ver:i+sim:i+lar
	pron	<2veri1simil*>
	pos	adj.
	def	appearing to be true; probable; likely.
verisimilarly	sub
	head	verisimilar
	syl	ver:i+1sim:i+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
verisimilitude	ety	C17: from Latin v*_erisimilit*_ud*_o, from v*_erus true+ similit*_ud*_o #7similitude 
verisimilitude	1.
	syl	ver:i+si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<2verisi1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the appearance or semblance of truth or reality; quality of seeming true.
verisimilitude	2.
	syl	ver:i+si+mil:i+tude
	pron	<2verisi1mili2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	something that merely seems to be true or real, such as a doubtful statement.
verism	ety	C19: from Italian verismo, from vero true, from Latin v*_erus 
verism	0.
	syl	ver+ism
	pron	<1vi*riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme naturalism in art or literature.
verist	sub
	head	verism
	syl	ver+ist
	pos	n. adj.
veristic	sub
	head	verism
	syl	ve+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
verismo	ety	C19: from Italian; see #7verism 
verismo	0.
	syl	ve+ris+mo
	pron	<ve1rizm*u>, Italian <vA1rismo>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a school of composition that originated in Italian opera towards the end of the 19th century, drawing its themes from real life and emphasizing naturalistic elements. Its chief exponent was Puccini.
veritable	ety	C15: from Old French, from v*'erit*'e truth; see #7verity 
veritable	1.
	syl	ver:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1verit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; intensifier; usually qualifying a word used metaphorically
	exam	1	he's a veritable swine&!
veritable	2.
	syl	ver:i+ta:ble
	pron	<1verit*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	usage	prenominal
	def	genuine or true; proper.
	exam	1	I require veritable proof.
veritableness	sub
	head	veritable
	syl	ver:i+ta:ble+ness
	pos	n.
veritably	sub
	head	veritable
	syl	ver:i+ta:bly
	pos	adv.
verity	ety	C14: from Old French v*'erit*'e, from Latin v*_erit*_as, from v*_erus true
verities	infl
	head	verity
	syl	ver+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
verity	1.
	syl	ver+i:ty
	pron	<1veriti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being true, real, or correct.
verity	2.
	syl	ver+i:ty
	pron	<1veriti>
	pos	n.
	def	a true principle, statement, idea, etc.; a truth or fact.
verjuice	ety	C14: from Old French vert jus green (unripe) juice, from Old French vert green (from Latin viridis) + jus juice (from Latin j*_us) 
verjuice	1.a.
	syl	ver+juice
	pron	<1vR:2Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the acid juice of unripe grapes, apples, or crab apples, formerly much used in making sauces, etc.
verjuice	1.b.
	syl	ver+juice
	pron	<1vR:2Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	verjuice sauce.
verjuice	2.a.
	syl	ver+juice
	pron	<1vR:2Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	sourness or sharpness of temper, looks, etc.
verjuice	2.b.
	syl	ver+juice
	pron	<1vR:2Ju:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a verjuice old wife.
verjuice	3.
	syl	ver+juice
	pron	<1vR:2Ju:s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make sour; embitter.
Verkhne-Udinsk	0.
	syl	Verkh:ne-U:dinsk
	pron	Russian <1vjArxni> <u1djinsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1934) of {Ulan-Ude}.
verkrampte	ety	C20: from Afrikaans (adj.), literally: restricted
verkrampte	0.a.
	syl	ver+kramp+te
	pron	<f*1kramt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	an Afrikaner Nationalist absolutely opposed to any liberalization in government policy, esp. relating to racial questions.
verkrampte	0.b.
	syl	ver+kramp+te
	pron	<f*1kramt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa; as modifier; verkrampte politics.
	def	Compare {verligte}.
Paul	infl
	head	Verlaine
	syl	Paul
	pron	<pcl>
	pos	n.
Verlaine	0.
	syl	Ver:laine
	pron	French <ver1len>
	pos	n.
	def	1844-96, French poet. His verse includes (1866), (1869) and (1874). He was closely associated with Rimbaud and was a precursor of the symbolists.
verligte	ety	C20: from Afrikaans (adj.), literally: enlightened
verligte	0.a.
	syl	ver+lig+te
	pron	<f*1l*xt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a person of either the Nationalist or the United Party who supports the more liberal trends that appear in government policy.
verligte	0.b.
	syl	ver+lig+te
	pron	<f*1l*xt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa; as modifier; verligte politics.
	def	Compare {verkrampte}.
Jan	infl
	head	Vermeer
	syl	Jan
	pron	<jan>
	pos	n.
Vermeer	0.
	syl	Ver:meer
	pron	<ve*1mi*>, Dutch <v*r1mA:r>
	pos	n.
	def	full name 1632-75, Dutch genre painter, noted esp. for his masterly treatment of light.
vermeil	ety	C15: from Old French, from Late Latin vermiculus insect (of the genus Kermes) or the red dye prepared from it, from Latin: little worm
vermeil	1.
	syl	ver+meil
	pron	<1vR:mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	gilded silver, bronze, or other metal, used esp. in the 19th century.
vermeil	2.a.
	syl	ver+meil
	pron	<1vR:mAl>
	pos	n.
	def	vermilion.
vermeil	2.b.
	syl	ver+meil
	pron	<1vR:mAl>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	vermeil shoes.
vermi-	ety	from Latin vermis worm
vermi-	0.
	syl	ver:mi-
	usage	combining form.
	def	worm.
	exam	1	vermicide;
	exam	2	vermiform;
	exam	3	vermifuge.
vermicelli	ety	C17: from Italian: little worms, from verme a worm, from Latin vermis 
vermicelli	1.
	syl	ver+mi+cel+li
	pron	<2vR:mi1seli>, Italian <2vArmi1Celli>
	pos	n.
	def	very fine strands of pasta, used in soups.
vermicelli	2.
	syl	ver+mi+cel+li
	pron	<2vR:mi1seli>, Italian <2vArmi1Celli>
	pos	n.
	def	tiny chocolate strands used to coat cakes, etc.
vermicide	0.
	syl	ver+mi+cide
	pron	<1vR:mi2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance used to kill worms.
vermicidal	sub
	head	vermicide
	syl	ver+mi+1cid+al
	pos	adj.
vermicular	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin vermicul*_aris, from Latin vermiculus, diminutive of vermis worm
vermicular	1.
	syl	ver+mic:u+lar
	pron	<vR:1mikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling the form, markings, motion, or tracks of worms.
vermicular	2.
	syl	ver+mic:u+lar
	pron	<vR:1mikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to worms or wormlike animals.
vermicularly	sub
	head	vermicular
	syl	ver+1mic:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
vermiculate	ety	C17: from Latin vermicul*_atus in the form of worms, from vermis worm
vermiculate	1.
	syl	ver+mic:u+late
	pron	<vR:1mikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with wavy or wormlike tracery or markings.
vermiculate	2.
	syl	ver+mic:u+late
	pron	<vR:1mikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	vermicular; sinuous.
vermiculate	3.
	syl	ver+mic:u+late
	pron	<vR:1mikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	worm-eaten or appearing as if worm-eaten.
vermiculate	4.
	syl	ver+mic:u+late
	pron	<vR:1mikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of thoughts, etc.
	def	insinuating; subtly tortuous.
vermiculation	1.
	syl	ver+mic:u+la+tion
	pron	<vR:2mikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	any worm?!like movement, esp. of the intestines; peristalsis.
vermiculation	2.
	syl	ver+mic:u+la+tion
	pron	<vR:2mikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	decora?!tion consisting of wormlike carving or marks.
vermiculation	3.
	syl	ver+mic:u+la+tion
	pron	<vR:2mikju1lAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being worm-eaten.
vermiculite	ety	C19: from #7vermicul (#7ar) #7+ -#7ite %1
vermiculite	0.
	syl	ver+mic:u+lite
	pron	<vR:1mikju2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of micaceous minerals consisting mainly of hydrated silicate of magnesium, aluminium, and iron: on heating they expand and exfoliate and in this form are used in heat and sound insulation, fireproofing, and as a bedding medium for young plants.
vermiform	0.
	syl	ver+mi+form
	pron	<1vR:mi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a worm.
process	alt
	head	vermiform appendix
	or	vermiform appendix
	syl	pro+cess
	pos	n.
vermiform appendix	0.
	or	process
	syl	ver+mi+form ap+pen+dix
	pos	n.
	def	a wormlike pouch extending from the lower end of the caecum in some mammals. In man it is vestigial. Also called: {appendix}.
vermifuge	0.
	syl	ver+mi+fuge
	pron	<1vR:mi2fju:J>
	pos	n.
	def	any drug or agent able to destroy or expel intestinal worms. Also called: {anthelminthic, anthelmintic, helminthic}. &- {ver+mi+fu+gal} (@!v$z$:m$I#!fju$:g%@l)
vermilion	ety	C13: from Old French vermeillon, from #7vermeil 
vermillion	alt
	head	vermilion
	or	vermilion
	syl	ver+mil+lion
	pron	<v*1milj*n>
	pos	n.
vermilion	1.a.
	or	vermillion
	syl	ver+mil+ion
	pron	<v*1milj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a bright red to reddish-orange colour.
vermilion	1.b.
	or	vermillion
	syl	ver+mil+ion
	pron	<v*1milj*n>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a vermilion car.
vermilion	2.
	or	vermillion
	syl	ver+mil+ion
	pron	<v*1milj*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mercuric sulphide, esp. when used as a bright red pigment; cinnabar.
vermin	ety	C13: from Old French vermine, from Latin vermis a worm
vermin	1.
	syl	ver+min
	pron	<1vR:min>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	small animals collectively, esp. insects and rodents, that are troublesome to man, domestic animals, etc.
vermin	infl
	syl	ver+min.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vermin	2.
	syl	ver+min
	pron	<1vR:min>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant, obnoxious, or dangerous person.
vermination	0.
	syl	ver+mi+na+tion
	pron	<2vR:mi1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the spreading of or infestation with vermin.
verminous	0.
	syl	ver+mi+nous
	pron	<1vR:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, infested with, or suggestive of vermin.
verminously	sub
	head	verminous
	syl	ver+min+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
verminousness	sub
	head	verminous
	syl	ver+min+ous+ness
	pos	n.
vermis	ety	C19: via New Latin from Latin: worm
vermes	infl
	head	vermis
	syl	ver+mes
	pron	<-mEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vermis	0.
	syl	ver+mis
	pron	<1vR:mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the middle lobe connecting the two halves of the cerebellum.
vermivorous	0.
	syl	ver+miv:o+rous
	pron	<vR:1miv*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals
	def	feeding on worms.
Vermont	0.
	syl	Ver+mont
	pron	<vR:1mont>
	pos	n.
	def	a state in the northeastern U.S.: crossed from north to south by the Green Mountains; bounded on the east by the Connecticut River and by Lake Champlain in the northwest. Capital: Montpelier. Pop.: 444732 (1970). Area: 2400 sq. km (9267 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Vt}. or (with zip code) {VT}
Vermonter	sub
	head	Vermont
	syl	Ver+1mont+er
	pos	n.
vermouth	ety	C19: from French, from German Wermut #7wormwood (absinthe)
vermouth	0.
	syl	ver+mouth
	pron	<1vR:m*T>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several wines containing aromatic herbs and some other flavourings.
vernacular	ety	C17: from Latin vern*_aculus belonging to a household slave, from verna household slave
the	1.
	head	vernacular
	syl	the.
	def	the commonly spoken language or dialect of a particular people or place.
vernacular	2.
	syl	ver+nac:u+lar
	pron	<v*1n@kjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	jargon relating to a particular trade, occupation, etc..
	exam	1	the vernacular of linguistics.
vernacular	3.
	syl	ver+nac:u+lar
	pron	<v*1n@kjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vernacular term.
vernacular	4.
	syl	ver+nac:u+lar
	pron	<v*1n@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, using, or in the vernacular.
vernacular	5.
	syl	ver+nac:u+lar
	pron	<v*1n@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	native to a particular place.
vernacular	6.
	syl	ver+nac:u+lar
	pron	<v*1n@kjul*>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating or relating to the common name of an animal or plant.
vernacularly	sub
	head	vernacular
	syl	ver+1nac:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
vernacularism	0.
	syl	ver+nac:u+lar+ism
	pron	<v*1n@kjul*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of the vernacular or a term in the vernacular.
vernal	ety	C16: from Latin vern*_alis, from v*_er spring
vernal	1.
	syl	ver+nal
	pron	<1vR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or occurring in spring.
vernal	2.
	syl	ver+nal
	pron	<1vR:nL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	of or characteristic of youth; fresh.
vernally	sub
	head	vernal
	syl	ver+nal+ly
	pos	adv.
vernal equinox	1.
	syl	ver+nal e:qui+nox
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which the sun crosses the plane of the equator towards the relevant hemisphere, making day and night of equal length. It occurs about March 21 in the N hemisphere (Sept. 23 in the S hemisphere).
vernal equinox	2.
	syl	ver+nal e:qui+nox
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point on the celestial sphere, lying in the constellation of Pisces, at which the celestial equator intersects the ecliptic.
vernal grass	0.
	syl	ver+nal grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Eurasian grasses of the genus such as ({sweet vernal grass}) , having the fragrant scent of coumarin.
vernalise	alt
	head	vernalize
	or	vernalize
	syl	ver+nal+ise
	pron	<1vR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
vernalize	0.
	or	vernalise
	syl	ver+nal+ize
	pron	<1vR:n*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shorten the period between sowing and flowering in (plants), esp. by subjection of the seeds to low temperatures before planting.
vernalization	sub
	head	vernalize
	or	vernalisation
	syl	ver+nal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vernalisation	sub
	head	vernalize
	or	vernalization
	syl	ver+nal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
vernation	ety	C18: from New Latin vern*_ati*_o, from Latin vern*_are to be springlike, from v*_er spring
vernation	0.
	syl	ver+na+tion
	pron	<vR:1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which leaves are arranged in the bud.
Jules	infl
	head	Verne
	syl	Jules
	pron	<Zyl>
	pos	n.
Verne	0.
	syl	Verne
	pron	<vR:n>, French <vern>
	pos	n.
	def	1828-1905, French writer, esp. of science fiction, such as (1870) and (1873).
Verner's law	ety	C19: named after Karl Adolph Verner (1846-96), Danish phi?!lologist, who formulated it
Verner's law	0.
	syl	Ver:ner's law
	pron	<1vR:n*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a modification of Grimm's Law accommodating some of its exceptions. It states that noninitial voiceless fricatives in Proto-Germanic occurring as a result of Grimm's law became voiced fricatives if the pre?!vious syllable had been unstressed in Proto-Indo-European.
Vernerian	sub
	head	Verner's law
	syl	Ver+ner+i:an
	pron	<vR:1ne*?!ri*n>
	pos	adj.
vernier	ety	C18: named after Paul Vernier (1580-1637), French mathematician, who described the scale
vernier	1.
	syl	ver+ni+er
	pron	<1vR:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small movable scale running parallel to the main graduated scale in certain measuring instruments, such as theodolites, used to obtain a fractional reading of one of the divisions on the main scale.
vernier	2.
	syl	ver+ni+er
	pron	<1vR:ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	an auxiliary device for making a fine adjustment to an instrument, usually by means of a fine screw thread.
vernier	3.
	syl	ver+ni+er
	pron	<1vR:ni*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	relating to or fitted with a vernier.
	exam	1	a vernier scale;
	exam	2	a vernier barometer.
vernier rocket	0.
	syl	ver+ni+er rock+et
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{thruster} (sense 2)}.
vernissage	ety	French, from vernis #7varnish 
vernissage	0.
	syl	ver+nis+sage
	pron	<2vR:ni1sa:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	the opening or first day of an exhibition of paintings.
Vernoleninsk	0.
	syl	Ver+no+le+ninsk
	pron	Russian <virn*li1njEnsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Nikolayev}.
Verny	0.
	syl	Ver+ny
	pron	Russian <1vjernij>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (until 1927) of {Alma-Ata}.
Verona	0.
	syl	Ve+ro+na
	pron	<v*1r*un*>, Italian <vA1ro:na>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Italy, in Veneto on the Adige River: strategically situated at the junction of major routes between Italy and N Europe; became a Roman colony (89 #7b.c.) ; under Austrian rule (1797-1866); many Roman remains. Pop.: 271079 (1975 est.).
Veronese	sub
	head	Verona
	syl	Ver:o+nese
	pron	<2ver*1nEz>
	pos	adj. n.
Veronal	0.
	syl	Ver:o+nal
	pron	<1ver*nL>
	pos	n.
	def	a trademark for {barbitone}.
Paolo	infl
	head	Veronese
	syl	Pa:o:lo
	pron	<1pa:olo>
	pos	n.
Veronese	0.
	syl	Ve:ro:ne:se
	pron	Italian <2vAro1nA:sA>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1528-88, Italian painter of the Venetian school. His works include (1563) and (1573).
veronica	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, perhaps from the name Veronica 
veronica	H1.0.
	syl	ve+ron:i+ca
	pron	<v*1ronik*>
	pos	n.
	def	any scrophulariaceous plant of the genus esp. the speedwells, of temperate and cold regions, having small blue, pink, or white flowers and flattened notched fruits.
veronica	H2.1.
	syl	ve+ron:i+ca
	pron	<v*1ronik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the representation of the face of Christ that, according to legend, was miraculously imprinted upon the headcloth that Saint Veronica offered him on his way to his crucifixion.
veronica	H2.2.
	syl	ve+ron:i+ca
	pron	<v*1ronik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the cloth itself.
veronica	H2.3.
	syl	ve+ron:i+ca
	pron	<v*1ronik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	any similar representation of Christ's face.
veronica	ety	from Spanish, from the name Veronica 
veronica	H3.0.
	syl	ve+ron:i+ca
	pron	<v*1ronik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bullfighting.
	def	a pass in which the matador slowly swings the cape away from the charging bull.
Verrazzano	alt
	head	Verrazano
	or	Verrazano
	syl	Ver:raz:za:no
	pron	Italian <2vArra1tsa:no>, <da>
	pos	n.
Giovanni da	infl
	head	Verrazano
	syl	Gio:van:ni da
	pron	<Jo1vanni>, <da>
	pos	n.
Verrazano	0.
	or	Verrazzano
	syl	Ver:ra:za:no
	pron	Italian <2vArra1tsa:no>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	??1485-??1528, Florentine navi?!gator; the first European to sight what was to become New York (1524).
Andrea del	infl
	head	Verrocchio
	syl	An:dre:a del
	pron	<an1dre:a>, <del>
	pos	n.
Verrocchio	0.
	syl	Ver:roc:chio
	pron	<v*1r*uki2*u>, Italian <vAr1rckkjo>, <del>
	pos	n.
	def	1435-88, Italian sculptor, painter, and goldsmith of the Florentine school: noted esp. for the equestrian statue of Bartolommeo Colleoni in Venice.
verruca	ety	C16: from Latin: wart
verrucae	infl
	head	verruca
	or	verrucas
	syl	ver+ru+cae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
verrucas	infl
	head	verruca
	or	verrucae
	syl	ver+ru+cas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
verruca	1.
	syl	ver+ru+ca
	pron	<ve1ru:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a wart, esp. one growing on the hand or foot.
verruca	2.
	syl	ver+ru+ca
	pron	<ve1ru:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a wartlike outgrowth, as in certain plants or on the skin of some animals.
verrucose	ety	C17: from Latin verr*_uc*_osus full of warts, from verr*_uca a wart
verrucous	alt
	head	verrucose
	or	verrucose
	syl	ver+ru+cous
	pron	<1veruk*s>, <ve1ru:k*s>
	pos	adj.
verrucose	0.
	or	verrucous
	syl	ver+ru+cose
	pron	<1veru2k*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	covered with warty processes.
verrucosity	sub
	head	verrucose
	syl	ver+ru+cos+i:ty
	pron	<2veru1kositi>
	pos	n.
vers	0.
	syl	vers
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	versed sine.
Versailles	1.
	syl	Ver+sailles
	pron	<ve*1sI>, <-1sAlz>, French <ver1sa:j>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central France, near Paris: site of an elaborate royal residence built for Louis XIV; seat of the French kings (1682-?!1789). Pop.: 97133 (1975).
Versailles	2.a.
	syl	Ver+sailles
	pron	<ve*1sI>, <-1sAlz>, French <ver1sa:j>
	pos	n.
	def	the treaty of 1919 imposed upon Germany by the Allies (except for the U.S. and the Soviet Union): the most important of the five peace treaties that concluded World War I.
Versailles	2.b.
	syl	Ver+sailles
	pron	<ve*1sI>, <-1sAlz>, French <ver1sa:j>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (Treaty of) {Paris} of 1783.
versant	ety	C19: from French, from verser to turn, from Latin vers*_are 
versant	1.
	syl	ver+sant
	pron	<1vR:sNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the side or slope of a mountain or mountain range.
versant	2.
	syl	ver+sant
	pron	<1vR:sNt>
	pos	n.
	def	the slope of a region.
versatile	ety	C17: from Latin vers*_atilis moving around, from vers*_are to turn
versatile	1.
	syl	ver+sa+tile
	pron	<1vR:s*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of or adapted for many different uses, skills, etc.
versatile	2.
	syl	ver+sa+tile
	pron	<1vR:s*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	variable or changeable.
versatile	3.
	syl	ver+sa+tile
	pron	<1vR:s*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Botany. of an anther
	def	attached to the filament by a small area so that it moves freely in the wind.
versatile	4.
	syl	ver+sa+tile
	pron	<1vR:s*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	able to turn forwards and backwards.
	exam	1	versatile antennae.
versatilely	sub
	head	versatile
	syl	ver+sa+tile+ly
	pos	adv.
versatility	sub
	head	versatile
	or	versatileness
	syl	ver+sa+til+i:ty
	pron	<2vR:s*1tiliti>
	pos	n.
versatileness	sub
	head	versatile
	or	versatility
	syl	ver+sa+tile+ness
	pos	n.
vers de soci'et'e	ety	literally: society verse
vers de soci'et'e	0.
	syl	vers de so+ci*'e+t*'e
	pron	French. <ver> <d*> <scsjA1tA>
	pos	n.
	def	light, witty, and polished verse.
verse	ety	Old English vers, from Latin versus a furrow, literally: a turning (of the plough), from vertere to turn
verse	1.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical usage
	def	a stanza or other short subdivision of a poem.
verse	2.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	poetry as distinct from prose.
verse	3.a.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of metrical feet forming a rhythmical unit of one line.
verse	3.b.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	verse line.
verse	4.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified type of metre or metrical structure.
	exam	1	iambic verse.
verse	5.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the series of short subsections into which most of the writings in the Bible are divided.
verse	6.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a metrical composition; poem.
verse	7.
	syl	verse
	pron	<vR:s>
	pos	vb.
	def	a rare word for {versify}.
versed	0.
	syl	versed
	pron	<vR:st>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by in
	def	thoroughly knowl?!edgeable (about), acquainted (with), or skilled (in).
versed sine	ety	C16: from New Latin sinus versus, from #7sine+ versus turned, from vertere to turn
versed sine	0.
	syl	versed sine
	pos	n.
	def	a trigonometric function equal to one minus the cosine of the specified angle. Abbrev.: {vers}
versicle	ety	C14: from Latin versiculus a little line, from versus #7verse 
versicle	1.
	syl	ver+si+cle
	pron	<1vR:sikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short verse.
versicle	2.
	syl	ver+si+cle
	pron	<1vR:sikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sentence recited or sung by the minister at a liturgical ceremony and responded to by the choir or congregation.
versicolour	ety	C18: from Latin versicolor, from vers*_are to turn+ color #7colour 
versicolor	alt
	head	versicolour
	or	versicolour
	syl	ver+si+col+or
	pron	<1vR:si2k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
versicolour	0.
	or	versicolor
	syl	ver+si+col+our
	pron	<1vR:si2k^l*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of variable or various colours.
versicular	0.
	syl	ver+si+cu+lar
	pron	<vR:1sikjul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of verses or versicles.
versification	1.
	syl	ver+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2vR:sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique or art of versifying.
versification	2.
	syl	ver+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2vR:sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the form or metrical composition of a poem.
versification	3.
	syl	ver+si+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2vR:sifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a metrical version of a prose text.
versify	ety	C14: from Old French versifier, from Latin versific*_are, from versus #7verse+ facere to make
versifies	infl
	head	versify
	syl	ver+si+fies
	pos	vb.
versifying	infl
	head	versify
	syl	ver+si+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
versified	infl
	head	versify
	syl	ver+si+fied.
	pos	vb.
versify	0.
	syl	ver+si+fy
	pron	<1vR:si2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to render (something) into metrical form or verse.
versifier	sub
	head	versify
	syl	ver+si+2fi+er
	pos	n.
version	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin versi*_o a turning, from Latin vertere to turn
version	1.
	syl	ver+sion
	pron	<1vR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an account of a matter from a certain point of view, as contrasted with others.
	exam	1	his version of the accident is different from the policeman's.
version	2.
	syl	ver+sion
	pron	<1vR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a translation, esp. of the Bible, from one language into another.
version	3.
	syl	ver+sion
	pron	<1vR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant form of something; type.
version	4.
	syl	ver+sion
	pron	<1vR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adaptation, as of a book or play into a film.
version	5.
	syl	ver+sion
	pron	<1vR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	manual turning of a fetus to correct an irregular position within the uterus.
version	6.
	syl	ver+sion
	pron	<1vR:S*n>, <-Z*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal displacement of the uterus characterized by a tilting forwards ({anteversion) }, backwards ({retroversion) }, or to either side ({lateroversion}) .
versional	sub
	head	version
	syl	ver+sion+al
	pos	adj.
vers libre	0.
	syl	vers li+bre
	pron	French. <ver> <1libr>
	pos	n.
	usage	in French poetry
	def	another term for {free verse}.
verso	ety	C19: from the New Latin phrase vers*_o foli*_o the leaf having been turned, from Latin vertere to turn+ folium a leaf
versos	infl
	head	verso
	syl	ver+sos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
verso	1.a.
	syl	ver+so
	pron	<1vR:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the back of a sheet of printed paper.
verso	1.b.
	syl	ver+so
	pron	<1vR:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {reverso}. the left-hand pages of a book, bearing the even numbers. Compare {recto}.
verso	2.
	syl	ver+so
	pron	<1vR:s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a coin opposite to the obverse; reverse.
verst	ety	C16: from French verste or German Werst, from Russian versta line
verst	0.
	syl	verst
	pron	<ve*st>, <vR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length, used in Russia, equal to 1.067 kilometres (0.6629 miles).
versus	ety	C15: from Latin: turned (in the direction of), opposite, from vertere to turn
versus	1.
	syl	ver+sus
	pron	<1vR:s*s>
	pos	prep.
	usage	esp. in a competition or lawsuit
	def	against; in opposition to. Abbrev.: {v} or (esp. U.S.) {vs}.
versus	2.
	syl	ver+sus
	pron	<1vR:s*s>
	pos	prep.
	def	as opposed to; in contrast with.
vert	ety	C15: from Old French verd, from Latin viridis green, from vir*_ere to grow green
vert	1.a.
	syl	vert
	pron	<vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to cut green wood in a forest.
vert	1.b.
	syl	vert
	pron	<vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood itself.
vert	2.a.
	syl	vert
	pron	<vR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the colour green.
vert	2.b.
	syl	vert
	pron	<vR:t>
	pos	as; adj.
	usage	usually postpositive
	exam	1	a table vert.
vert	0.
	syl	vert.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	vertical.
vertebra	ety	C17: from Latin: joint of the spine, from vertere to turn
vertebrae	infl
	head	vertebra
	or	vertebras
	syl	ver+te+brae
	pron	<-brE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vertebras	infl
	head	vertebra
	or	vertebrae
	syl	ver+te+bras.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vertebra	0.
	syl	ver+te+bra
	pron	<1vR:tibr*>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the bony segments of the spinal column.
vertebral	sub
	head	vertebra
	syl	ver+te+bral
	pos	adj.
vertebrally	sub
	head	vertebra
	syl	ver+te+bral+ly
	pos	adv.
vertebral column	0.
	syl	ver+te+bral col+umn
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spinal column}.
vertebrate	1.
	syl	ver+te+brate
	pron	<1vR:ti2brAt>, <-brit>
	pos	n.
	def	any chordate animal of the subphylum characterized by a bony or cartilaginous skeleton and a well-developed brain: the group contains fishes, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.
vertebrate	2.
	syl	ver+te+brate
	pron	<1vR:ti2brAt>, <-brit>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the subphylum
vertebration	0.
	syl	ver+te+bra+tion
	pron	<2vR:ti1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the formation of vertebrae or segmentation resembling vertebrae.
vertex	ety	C16: from Latin: whirlpool, from vertere to turn
vertexes	infl
	head	vertex
	or	vertices
	syl	ver+tex:es
	pron	<-ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vertices	infl
	head	vertex
	or	vertexes
	syl	ver+ti+ces
	pron	<-ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vertex	1.
	syl	ver+tex
	pron	<1vR:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point.
vertex	2.a.
	syl	ver+tex
	pron	<1vR:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	the point opposite the base of a figure.
vertex	2.b.
	syl	ver+tex
	pron	<1vR:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of intersection of two sides of a plane figure or angle.
vertex	2.c.
	syl	ver+tex
	pron	<1vR:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	the point of intersection of a pencil of lines or three or more planes of a solid figure.
vertex	3.
	syl	ver+tex
	pron	<1vR:teks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a point in the sky towards which a star stream appears to move.
vertex	4.
	syl	ver+tex
	pron	<1vR:teks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the crown of the head.
vertical	ety	C16: from Late Latin vertic*_alis, from Latin #7vertex 
vertical	1.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	at right angles to the horizon; perpendicular; upright.
	exam	1	a vertical wall.
vertical	2.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending in a perpendicular direction.
vertical	3.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	at or in the vertex or zenith; directly overhead.
vertical	4.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Economics.
	def	of or relating to associated or consecutive, though not identical, stages of industrial activity.
	exam	1	vertical integration;
	exam	2	vertical amalgamation.
vertical	5.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the vertex.
vertical	6.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of, relating to, or situated at the top of the head (vertex).
vertical	7.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical plane, position, or line.
vertical	8.
	syl	ver+ti+cal
	pron	<1vR:tikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical post, pillar, or other structural member.
verticality	sub
	head	vertical
	or	verticalness
	syl	ver+ti+1cal+i:ty
	pos	n.
verticalness	sub
	head	vertical
	or	verticality
	syl	ver+ti+cal+ness
	pos	n.
vertically	sub
	head	vertical
	syl	ver+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
vertical angles	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cal an+gles
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Geom.
	def	the pair of equal angles between a pair of intersecting lines; opposite angles.
vertical circle	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cal cir+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a great circle on the celestial sphere passing through the zenith and perpendicular to the horizon.
vertical grouping	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cal group+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {family grouping}.
vertical mobility	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cal mo+bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Sociol.
	def	the movement of individuals or groups to positions in society that involve a change in class, status, and power. See also {upward mobility, downward mobility}.
vertical stabilizer	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cal sta+bi+liz+er
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {{fin%1} (sense 3a)}.
vertical union	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cal un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {industrial union}.
vertices	0.
	syl	ver+ti+ces
	pron	<1vR:ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a plural of {vertex} (in technical and scientific senses only).
verticil	ety	C18: from Latin verticillus whorl (of a spindle), from #7vertex 
verticil	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cil
	pron	<1vR:tisil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a circular arrangement of parts about an axis, esp. leaves around a stem.
verticillaster	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7verticil, -#7aster 
verticillaster	0.
	syl	ver+ti+cil+las+ter
	pron	<2vR:tisi1l@st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	an inflorescence, such as that of the deadnettle, that resembles a whorl but consists of two crowded cymes on either side of the stem.
verticillastrate	sub
	head	verticillaster
	syl	ver+ti+cil+las+trate
	pron	<2vR:tisi1l@strAt>, <-trit>
	pos	adj.
verticillate	0.
	syl	ver+tic+il+late
	pron	<vR:1tisilit>, <-2lAt> <2vR:ti1silAt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	having or arranged in whorls or verticils.
verticillately	sub
	head	verticillate
	syl	ver+1tic+il+2late+ly
	pos	adv.
verticillation	sub
	head	verticillate
	syl	ver+2tic+il+1la+tion
	pos	n.
vertiginous	ety	C17: from Latin vert*_igin*_osus, from #7vertigo 
vertiginous	1.
	syl	ver+tig:i+nous
	pron	<vR:1tiJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having vertigo.
vertiginous	2.
	syl	ver+tig:i+nous
	pron	<vR:1tiJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	producing dizziness.
vertiginous	3.
	syl	ver+tig:i+nous
	pron	<vR:1tiJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	whirling.
vertiginous	4.
	syl	ver+tig:i+nous
	pron	<vR:1tiJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	changeable; unstable.
vertiginously	sub
	head	vertiginous
	syl	ver+1tig:i+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
vertiginousness	sub
	head	vertiginous
	syl	ver+1tig:i+nous+ness
	pos	n.
vertigo	ety	C16: from Latin: a whirling round, from vertere to turn
vertigoes	infl
	head	vertigo
	or	vertigines
	syl	ver+ti+goes
	pron	<vR:?!1tiJi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vertigines	infl
	head	vertigo
	or	vertigoes
	syl	ver+tig:i+nes
	pron	<vR:?!1tiJi2nEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vertigo	0.
	syl	ver+ti+go
	pron	<1vR:ti2g*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a sensation of dizziness or abnormal mo?!tion resulting from a disorder of the sense of balance.
vertu	0.
	syl	ver+tu
	pron	<vR:1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {virtu}.
Vertumnus	ety	from Latin, from vertere to turn, change
Vortumnus	alt
	head	Vertumnus
	or	Vertumnus
	syl	Vor:tum:nus
	pos	n.
Vertumnus	0.
	or	Vortumnus
	syl	Ver:tum:nus
	pron	<vR:1t^mn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman god of gardens, orchards, and seasonal change.
Verulamium	0.
	syl	Ver:u+la+mi:um
	pron	<2veru1lAmi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient name of {Saint Albans}.
vervain	ety	C14: from Old French verveine, from Latin verb*_ena sacred bough; see #7verbena 
vervain	0.
	syl	ver+vain
	pron	<1vR:vAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several verbenaceous plants of the genus having square stems and long slender spikes of purple, blue, or white flowers.
verve	ety	C17: from Old French: garrulity, from Latin verba words, chatter
verve	1.
	syl	verve
	pron	<vR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	great vitality, enthusiasm, and liveliness; sparkle.
verve	2.
	syl	verve
	pron	<vR:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {talent}.
vervet	ety	C19: from French, from vert green, but influenced by #7grivet 
vervet	0.
	syl	ver+vet
	pron	<1vR:vit>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of a South African guenon monkey, having dark hair on the hands and feet and a reddish patch beneath the tail. Compare {green monkey, grivet}.
Hendrik Frensch	infl
	head	Verwoerd
	syl	Hen:drik Frensch
	pron	<1hendrik> <frens>
	pos	n.
Verwoerd	0.
	syl	Ver:woerd
	pron	<f*1vut>, <fe*1vu*t>
	pos	n.
	def	1901-66, South African statesman, born in the Netherlands: prime minister of South Africa (1958 until his assassination).
very	ety	C13: from Old French verai true, from Latin v*_erax true, from v*_erus true#e Usage. In strict usage adverbs of degree such as very, too, quite, really, and extremely are used only to qualify adjectives: he is very happy; she is too sad. By this rule, these words should not be used to qualify past participles that follow the verb to be, since they would then be technically qualifying verbs. With the exception of certain participles, such as tired or disappointed, that have come to be regarded as adjectives, all other past participles are qualified by adverbs such as much, greatly, seriously, or excessively: he has been much (not very) inconvenienced; she has been excessively (not too) criticized.
very	1.
	syl	ver:y
	pron	<1veri>
	pos	adv.
	usage	intensifier
	def	used to add emphasis to adjectives that are able to be graded.
	exam	1	very good;
	exam	2	very tall.
very	2.
	syl	ver:y
	pron	<1veri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; intensifier
	def	used with nouns preceded by a definite article or possessive determiner, in order to give emphasis to the significance, appropriateness or relevance of a noun in a particular context, or to give exaggerated intensity to certain nouns.
	exam	1	the very man I want to see;
	exam	2	his very name struck terror;
	exam	3	the very back of the room.
very	3.
	syl	ver:y
	pron	<1veri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; intensifier
	def	used in metaphors to emphasize the applicability of the image to the situation described.
	exam	1	he was a very lion in the fight.
very	4.a.
	syl	ver:y
	pron	<1veri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	real or true; genuine.
	exam	1	the very living God.
very	4.b.
	syl	ver:y
	pron	<1veri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	lawful.
	exam	1	the very vengeance of the gods.
very high frequency	0.
	syl	ver:y high fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a single radio-frequency or band lying between 300 and 30 megahertz. Abbrev.: {VHF}
Very light	ety	C19: named after Edward W. Very (1852-1910), U.S. naval ordnance officer
Very light	0.
	syl	Ver:y light
	pron	<1veri>
	pos	n.
	def	a coloured flare fired from a special pistol ({Very pistol}) for signalling at night, esp. at sea.
very low frequency	0.
	syl	ver:y low fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	a radio-frequency band or radio frequency lying between 30 and 3 kilohertz. Abbrev.: {VLF}
Very Reverend	0.
	syl	Ver:y Rev+er+end
	pos	n.
	def	a title of respect for a dean.
Andreas	infl
	head	Vesalius
	syl	An:dre:as
	pron	<an1drA:as>
	pos	n.
Vesalius	0.
	syl	Ve:sa:li:us
	pron	<vi1sAli*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1514-64, Flemish anatomist, whose (1543) formed the basis of modern anatomical research and medicine.
vesica	ety	C17: from Latin: bladder, sac, blister
vesicae	infl
	head	vesica
	syl	ves:i+cae
	pron	<-2sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vesica	1.
	syl	ves:i+ca
	pron	<1vesik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a technical name for {{bladder} (sense 1)}.
vesica	2.
	syl	ves:i+ca
	pron	<1vesik*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval sculpture and paint?!ing
	def	an aureole in the shape of a pointed oval.
vesical	0.
	syl	ves:i+cal
	pron	<1vesikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a vesica, esp. the urinary bladder.
vesicant	ety	C19: see #7vesica 
vesicatory	alt
	head	vesicant
	or	vesicant
	syl	ves:i+ca+to:ry
	pron	<1vesi2kAt*ri>
	pos	n.
vesicants	infl
	head	vesicant
	or	vesicatories
	syl	ves:i+cants
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vesicatories	infl
	head	vesicant
	or	vesicants
	syl	ves:i+ca+to:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vesicant	1.
	or	vesicatory
	syl	ves:i+cant
	pron	<1vesik*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that causes blisters, used in medicine and in chemical warfare.
vesicant	2.
	or	vesicatory
	syl	ves:i+cant
	pron	<1vesik*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting as a vesicant.
vesicate	ety	C17: from New Latin v*_es*_ic*_are to blister; see #7vesica 
vesicate	0.
	syl	ves:i+cate
	pron	<1vesi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blister.
vesication	sub
	head	vesicate
	syl	ves:i+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
vesicle	ety	C16: from Latin v*_es*_icula, diminutive of #7vesica  &- ve+sic@.u+lar (v$e#!s$Ikj$ul$$) adj.
vesicle	1.a.
	syl	ves:i+cle
	pron	<1vesikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small sac or cavity, esp. one containing serous fluid.
vesicle	1.b.
	syl	ves:i+cle
	pron	<1vesikL>
	pos	n.
	def	a blister.
vesicle	2.
	syl	ves:i+cle
	pron	<1vesikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a rounded cavity within a rock formed during solidification by expansion of the gases present in the magma.
vesicle	3.
	syl	ves:i+cle
	pron	<1vesikL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a small bladder-like cavity occurring in certain seaweeds and aquatic plants.
vesicle	4.
	syl	ves:i+cle
	pron	<1vesikL>
	pos	n.
	def	any small cavity or cell.
vesicularly	sub
	head	vesicle
	syl	ve+1sic:u+lar+ly
	pos	adv.
vesiculate	1.
	syl	ve+sic:u+late
	pron	<ve1sikju2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (an organ or part) vesicular or (of an organ, etc.) to become vesicular.
vesiculate	2.
	syl	ve+sic:u+late
	pron	<ve1sikjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing, resembling, or characterized by a vesicle or vesicles.
vesiculation	sub
	head	vesiculate
	syl	ve+2sic:u+1la+tion
	pos	n.
Vespasian	0.
	syl	Ves:pa:si:an
	pron	<ves1pAZi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 9-79 #7a.d., Roman emperor (69-79), who consolidated Roman rule, esp. in Britain and Germany. He began the building of the Colosseum.
vesper	ety	C14: from Latin: evening, the evening star; compare Greek hesperos evening; see #7west 
vesper	1.
	syl	ves+per
	pron	<1vesp*>
	pos	n.
	def	an evening prayer, service, or hymn.
vesper	2.
	syl	ves+per
	pron	<1vesp*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {evening}.
vesper	3.
	syl	ves+per
	pron	<1vesp*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to vespers.
Vesper	0.
	syl	Ves+per
	pron	<1vesp*>
	pos	n.
	def	the planet Venus, when appearing as the evening star.
vesperal	1.
	syl	ves+per+al
	pron	<1vesp*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a liturgical book containing the prayers, psalms, and hymns used at vespers.
vesperal	2.
	syl	ves+per+al
	pron	<1vesp*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the part of the antiphonary containing these.
vesperal	3.
	syl	ves+per+al
	pron	<1vesp*r*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a cloth laid over the altar cloth between offices or services.
vespers	1.
	syl	ves+pers
	pron	<1vesp*z>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	the sixth of the seven canonical hours of the divine office, originally fixed for the early evening and now often made a public service on Sundays and major feast days.
vespers	2.
	syl	ves+pers
	pron	<1vesp*z>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Evensong}.
vespertilionine	ety	C17: from Latin vespert*_ili*_o a bat, from vesper evening
vespertilionine	0.
	syl	ves+per+til:i:o+nine
	pron	<2vesp*1tili*2nIn>, <-nin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of common and widespread bats.
vespertilionid	sub
	head	vespertilionine
	syl	ves+per+til:i:o+nid
	pron	<2vesp*1tili*nid>
	pos	adj. n.
vespertine	1.
	syl	ves+per+tine
	pron	<1vesp*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany, zoology.
	def	appearing, opening, or active in the evening.
	exam	1	vespertine flowers.
vespertine	2.
	syl	ves+per+tine
	pron	<1vesp*2tIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring in the evening or (esp. of stars) appearing or setting in the evening.
vespiary	ety	C19: from Latin vespa a wasp, on the model of apiary 
vespiaries	infl
	head	vespiary
	syl	ves+pi+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vespiary	0.
	syl	ves+pi+ar:y
	pron	<1vespi*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a nest or colony of social wasps or hornets.
vespid	ety	C19: from New Latin Vespidae, from Latin vespa a wasp
vespid	1.
	syl	ves+pid
	pron	<1vespid>
	pos	n.
	def	any hymenopterous insect of the family including the common wasps and hornets.
vespid	2.
	syl	ves+pid
	pron	<1vespid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the family
vespine	ety	C19: from Latin vespa a wasp
vespine	0.
	syl	ves+pine
	pron	<1vespIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a wasp or wasps.
Amerigo	infl
	head	Vespucci
	syl	A:me:ri:go
	pron	<2amA1rEgo>
	pos	n.
Vespucci	0.
	syl	Ves:puc:ci
	pron	<ve1spu:Ci>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name ??1454-1512, Florentine navigator in the New World (1499-1500; 1501-02), after whom the continent of America was named.
vessel	ety	C13: from Old French vaissel, from Late Latin vascellum urn, from Latin v*_as vessel
vessel	1.
	syl	ves+sel
	pron	<1vesL>
	pos	n.
	def	any object used as a container, esp. for a liquid.
vessel	2.
	syl	ves+sel
	pron	<1vesL>
	pos	n.
	def	a passenger or freight-carrying ship, boat, etc.
vessel	3.
	syl	ves+sel
	pron	<1vesL>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft, esp. an airship.
vessel	4.
	syl	ves+sel
	pron	<1vesL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a tubular structure that transports such body fluids as blood and lymph.
vessel	5.
	syl	ves+sel
	pron	<1vesL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a tubular element of xylem tissue consisting of a row of cells in which the connecting cell walls have broken down.
vessel	6.
	syl	ves+sel
	pron	<1vesL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a person regarded as an agent or vehicle for some purpose or quality.
	exam	1	she was the vessel of the Lord.
vest	ety	C15: from Old French vestir to clothe, from Latin vest*_ire, from vestis clothing
vest	1.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	n.
	def	an undergarment covering the body from the shoulders to the hips, made of cotton, nylon, etc. U.S. equivalent: {T-shirt, undershirt}.
vest	2.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. and Austral. word for {waistcoat}.
vest	3.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any form of dress, esp. a long robe.
vest	4.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by in
	def	to place or settle (power, rights, etc., in).
	exam	1	power was vested in the committee.
vest	5.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by with
	def	to bestow or confer (on).
	exam	1	the company was vested with authority.
vest	6.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by in
	def	to confer (a right, title, property, etc., upon) or (of a right, title, etc.) to pass to or devolve (upon).
vest	7.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	vb.
	def	to clothe or array.
vest	8.
	syl	vest
	pron	<vest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to put on clothes, ecclesiastical vestments, etc.
vestless	sub
	head	vest
	syl	vest+less
	pos	adj.
vestlike	sub
	head	vest
	syl	vest+2like
	pos	adj.
vesta	0.
	syl	ves+ta
	pron	<1vest*>
	pos	n.
	def	a short friction match, usually of wood.
Vesta	H1.0.
	syl	Ves:ta
	pron	<1vest*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of the hearth and its fire. In her temple a perpetual flame was tended by the vestal virgins. Greek counterpart: {Hestia}.
Vesta	ety	C19: named after the goddess; see V#7esta %1
Vesta	H2.0.
	syl	Ves+ta
	pron	<1vest*>
	pos	n.
	def	the brightest of the four largest asteroids. Diameter: about 380 km (240 miles).
vestal	1.
	syl	ves+tal
	pron	<1vestL>
	pos	adj.
	def	chaste or pure; virginal.
vestal	2.
	syl	ves+tal
	pron	<1vestL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Roman goddess Vesta.
vestal	3.
	syl	ves+tal
	pron	<1vestL>
	pos	n.
	def	a chaste woman; virgin.
vestal	4.
	syl	ves+tal
	pron	<1vestL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {nun} %1 (sense 1).
vestal virgin	0.
	syl	ves+tal vir+gin
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	one of the four, later six, virgin priestesses whose lives were dedicated to Vesta and to maintaining the sacred fire in her temple.
vested	0.
	syl	vest+ed
	pron	<1vestid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Property law.
	def	having a present right to the immediate or future possession and enjoyment of property. Compare {contingent}.
vested interest	1.
	syl	vest+ed in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	an existing and disposable right to the immediate or future possession and enjoyment of property.
vested interest	2.
	syl	vest+ed in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	def	a strong personal concern in a state of affairs, system, etc., usually resulting in private gain.
vested interest	3.
	syl	vest+ed in+ter+est
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group that has such an interest.
vestiary	ety	C17: from Late Latin vesti*_arius, from vestis clothing
vestiaries	infl
	head	vestiary
	syl	ves+ti+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vestiary	1.
	syl	ves+ti+ar:y
	pron	<1vesti*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a room for storing clothes or dressing in, such as a vestry.
vestiary	2.
	syl	ves+ti+ar:y
	pron	<1vesti*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of or relating to clothes.
vestibule	ety	C17: from Latin vestibulum 
vestibule	1.
	syl	ves+ti+bule
	pron	<1vesti2bju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small entrance hall or anteroom; lobby.
vestibule	2.
	syl	ves+ti+bule
	pron	<1vesti2bju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	any small bodily cavity or space at the entrance to a passage or canal.
vestibular	sub
	head	vestibule
	syl	ves+tib:u+lar
	pron	<ve1stibjul*>
	pos	adj.
vestige	ety	C17: via French from Latin vest*_igium track
vestige	1.
	syl	ves+tige
	pron	<1vestiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small trace, mark, or amount; hint.
	exam	1	a vestige of truth;
	exam	2	no vestige of the meal.
vestige	2.
	syl	ves+tige
	pron	<1vestiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	an organ or part of an organism that is a small nonfunctioning remnant of a functional organ in an ancestor.
vestigial	1.
	syl	ves+tig+i:al
	pron	<ve1stiJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or being a vestige.
vestigial	2.
	syl	ves+tig+i:al
	pron	<ve1stiJi*l>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain organs or parts of organisms
	def	having attained a simple structure and reduced size and function during the evolution of the species.
	exam	1	the vestigial pelvic girdle of a snake.
vestigially	sub
	head	vestigial
	syl	ves+1tig:i+al+ly
	pos	adv.
vestment	ety	C13: from Old French vestiment, from Latin vest*_imentum clothing, from vest*_ire to clothe
vestment	1.
	syl	vest+ment
	pron	<1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a garment or robe, esp. one denot?!ing office, authority, or rank.
vestment	2.
	syl	vest+ment
	pron	<1vestm*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various ceremonial garments worn by the clergy at religious services, etc.
vestmental	sub
	head	vestment
	syl	vest+ment+al
	pron	<vest1mentL>
	pos	adj.
vestmented	sub
	head	vestment
	syl	vest+ment+ed
	pos	adj.
vest-pocket	0.
	syl	vest-pock:et
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	modifier
	def	small enough to fit into a waistcoat pocket.
vestry	ety	C14: probably from Old French vestiarie; see #7vest 
vestries	infl
	head	vestry
	syl	ves+tries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vestry	1.
	syl	ves+try
	pron	<1vestri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in or attached to a church in which vestments, sacred vessels, etc., are kept.
vestry	2.
	syl	ves+try
	pron	<1vestri>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in or attached to some churches, used for Sunday school, meetings, etc.
vestry	3.a.
	syl	ves+try
	pron	<1vestri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Church of England.
	def	a meeting of all the members of a parish or their representatives, to transact the official and administrative business of the parish.
vestry	3.b.
	syl	ves+try
	pron	<1vestri>
	pos	n.
	def	the body of members meeting for this; the parish council.
vestry	4.
	syl	ves+try
	pron	<1vestri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Episcopal Church, U.S.
	def	a committee of vestrymen chosen by the congregation to manage the temporal affairs of their church.
vestral	sub
	head	vestry
	syl	ves+tral
	pos	adv.
vestrymen	infl
	head	vestryman
	syl	ves:try+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vestryman	0.
	syl	ves:try+man
	pron	<1vestrim*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a church vestry.
vesture	ety	C14: from Old French, from vestir, from Latin vest*_ire, from vestis clothing
vesture	1.
	syl	ves+ture
	pron	<1vesC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a garment or something that seems like a garment.
	exam	1	a vesture of cloud.
vesture	2.a.
	syl	ves+ture
	pron	<1vesC*>
	pos	n.
	def	everything except trees that grows on the land.
vesture	2.b.
	syl	ves+ture
	pron	<1vesC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a product of the land, such as grass, wheat, etc.
vesture	3.
	syl	ves+ture
	pron	<1vesC*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to clothe.
vestural	sub
	head	vesture
	syl	ves+tur+al
	pos	adj.
vesuvian	ety	C18: (the mineral), C19 (the match): both named after V#7esuvius 
vesuvian	1.
	syl	ve+su+vi:an
	pron	<vi1su:vi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a match for lighting cigars; fusee.
vesuvian	2.
	syl	ve+su+vi:an
	pron	<vi1su:vi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vesuvianite}.
vesuvianite	ety	C19: first found in the lava of V#7esuvius
vesuvianite	0.
	syl	ve+su+vi+an+ite
	pron	<vi1su:vi*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green, brown, or yellow mineral consisting of a hydrated silicate of calcium, magnesium, iron, and aluminium: it occurs as tetragonal crystals in lime?!stones and is used as a gemstone. Formula: Ca\1\0Al\4?!(MgFe)\2Si\9O\3\4(OH)\4. Also called: {idocrase, vesuvian}.
Vesuvius	0.
	syl	Ve+su+vi+us
	pron	<vi1su:vi*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a volcano in SW Italy, on the Bay of Naples: first recorded eruption in 79 #7a.d., which destroyed Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Stabiae; numerous eruptions since then. Height: (mid-1960s) 1281 m (4203 ft.). Italian name: {Ve+su+vio} (ve#!zuvjo).
vet	H1.1.
	syl	vet
	pron	<vet>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {veterinary surgeon}.
vets	infl
	head	vet
	syl	vets
	pos	vb.
vetting	infl
	head	vet
	syl	vet+ting
	pos	vb.
vetted	infl
	head	vet
	syl	vet+ted.
	pos	vb.
vet	H1.2.
	syl	vet
	pron	<vet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to examine and appraise.
	exam	1	the candidates were well vetted.
vet	H1.3.
	syl	vet
	pron	<vet>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine, treat, or cure (an animal).
vet	H2.0.
	syl	vet
	pron	<vet>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	short for {veteran} (senses 2, 3).
vet	1.
	syl	vet.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	veteran.
vet	2.
	syl	vet.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	veterinarian.
vet	3.
	syl	vet.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	veterinary. Also (for senses 2, 3): {veter}.
vetch	ety	C14: fecche, from Old French veche, from Latin vicia 
vetch	1.
	syl	vetch
	pron	<veC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various climbing papilionaceous plants of the temperate genus esp. having pinnate leaves, typically blue or purple flowers, and tendrils on the stems.
vetch	2.
	syl	vetch
	pron	<veC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related plants, such as cultivated in parts of Europe, and the kidney vetch.
vetch	3.
	syl	vetch
	pron	<veC>
	pos	n.
	def	the beanlike fruit of any of these plants.
vetchling	0.
	syl	vetch+ling
	pron	<1veCliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various papilionaceous tendril-climbing plants of the genus esp. ({meadow vetchling}) , mainly of N temperate regions, having winged or angled stems and showy flowers. See also {sweet pea}.
veteran	ety	C16: from Latin veter*_anus, from vetus old
veteran	1.a.
	syl	vet+er+an
	pron	<1vet*r*n>, <1vetr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that has given long service in some capacity.
veteran	1.b.
	syl	vet+er+an
	pron	<1vet*r*n>, <1vetr*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	veteran firemen.
veteran	2.a.
	syl	vet+er+an
	pron	<1vet*r*n>, <1vetr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier who has seen considerable active service.
veteran	2.b.
	syl	vet+er+an
	pron	<1vet*r*n>, <1vetr*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	veteran soldier.
veteran	3.
	syl	vet+er+an
	pron	<1vet*r*n>, <1vetr*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who has served in the military forces.
veteran	4.
	syl	vet+er+an
	pron	<1vet*r*n>, <1vetr*n>
	pos	n.
	def	See {veteran car}.
veteran car	0.
	syl	vet+er+an car
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a car constructed before 1919, esp. one constructed before 1905. Compare {vintage car}.
Veterans Day	0.
	syl	Vet+er+ans Day
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {Armistice Day}.
veterinarian	0.
	syl	vet+er:i+nar+i:an
	pron	<2vet*ri1ne*ri*n>, <2vetri->
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. term for {veterinary surgeon}.
veterinary	ety	C18: from Latin veter*_in*_arius concerning draught animals, from veter*_inae draught animals; related to vetus mature (hence able to bear a burden)
veterinary	0.
	syl	vet+er:i+nar:y
	pron	<1vet*rin*ri>, <1vetrinri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to veterinary science.
medicine	alt
	head	veterinary science
	or	veterinary science
	syl	med:i+cine
	pos	n.
veterinary science	0.
	or	medicine
	syl	vet+er:i+nar:y sci+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the health of animals and the treatment of injuries or diseases that affect them.
veterinary surgeon	0.
	syl	vet+er:i+nar:y sur+geon
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person skilled in the practice of veterinary medicine. U.S. term: {veterinarian}.
vetiver	ety	C19: from French v*'etiver, from Tamil vettiv?~eru 
vetiver	1.
	syl	vet:i+ver
	pron	<1vetiv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall hairless grass, of tropical and subtropical Asia, having aromatic roots and stiff long narrow ornamental leaves.
vetiver	2.
	syl	vet:i+ver
	pron	<1vetiv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the root of this plant used for making screens, mats, etc., and yielding a fragrant oil used in perfumery, medicine, etc.
veto	ety	C17: from Latin: I forbid, from vet*_are to forbid
vetoes	infl
	head	veto
	syl	ve:toes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
veto	1.
	syl	ve:to
	pron	<1vEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the power to prevent legislation or action proposed by others; prohibition.
	exam	1	the presidential veto.
veto	2.
	syl	ve:to
	pron	<1vEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of this power.
veto	3.
	syl	ve:to
	pron	<1vEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {veto message}. a document containing the reasons why a chief executive has vetoed a measure.
vetoes	infl
	head	veto
	syl	ve:toes
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vetoing	infl
	head	veto
	syl	ve:to+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vetoed	infl
	head	veto
	syl	ve:toed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
veto	4.
	syl	ve:to
	pron	<1vEt*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refuse consent to (a proposal, esp. a government bill).
veto	5.
	syl	ve:to
	pron	<1vEt*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prohibit, ban, or forbid.
	exam	1	her parents vetoed her trip.
vetoer	sub
	head	veto
	syl	ve+to+er
	pos	n.
vetoless	sub
	head	veto
	syl	ve+to+less
	pos	adj.
vex	ety	C15: from Old French vexer, from Latin vex*_are to jolt (in carrying), from vehere to convey
vex	1.
	syl	vex
	pron	<veks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to anger or annoy.
vex	2.
	syl	vex
	pron	<veks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to confuse; worry.
vex	3.
	syl	vex
	pron	<veks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to agitate.
vexer	sub
	head	vex
	syl	vex+er
	pos	n.
vexingly	sub
	head	vex
	syl	vex+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
vexation	1.
	syl	vex:a+tion
	pron	<vek1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vexing or the state of being vexed.
vexation	2.
	syl	vex:a+tion
	pron	<vek1sAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that vexes.
vexatious	1.
	syl	vex:a+tious
	pron	<vek1sAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	vexing or tending to vex.
vexatious	2.
	syl	vex:a+tious
	pron	<vek1sAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	vexed.
vexatious	3.
	syl	vex:a+tious
	pron	<vek1sAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Law. of a a legal action or proceeding
	def	instituted without sufficient grounds, esp. so as to cause annoyance or embarrassment to the defendant.
	exam	1	vexatious litiga?!tion.
vexatiously	sub
	head	vexatious
	syl	vex:1a+tious+ly
	pos	adv.
vexatiousness	sub
	head	vexatious
	syl	vex:1a+tious+ness
	pos	n.
vexed	1.
	syl	vexed
	pron	<vekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	annoyed, confused, or agitated.
vexed	2.
	syl	vexed
	pron	<vekst>
	pos	adj.
	def	much debated and discussed (esp. in the phrase {a vexed question}) .
vexedly	sub
	head	vexed
	syl	vex+ed+ly
	pron	<1veksidli>
	pos	adv.
vexedness	sub
	head	vexed
	syl	vex+ed+ness
	pos	n.
vexillology	ety	C20: from Latin vexillum flag+-#7logy 
vexillology	0.
	syl	vex+il+lol+o:gy
	pron	<2veksi1lol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study and collection of information about flags.
vexillologist	sub
	head	vexillology
	syl	vex+il+1lol:o+gist
	pos	n.
vexillum	ety	C18: from Latin: banner, perhaps from v*_elum sail
vexilla	infl
	head	vexillum
	syl	vex+il+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vexillum	1.
	syl	vex+il+lum
	pron	<vek1sil*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ornithol.
	def	the vane of a feather.
vexillum	2.
	syl	vex+il+lum
	pron	<vek1sil*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {{standard} (sense 15)}.
vexillary	sub
	head	vexillum
	or	vexillar
	syl	vex+il+lar:y
	pos	adj.
vexillar	sub
	head	vexillum
	or	vexillary
	syl	vex+1il+lar
	pos	adj.
vexillate	sub
	head	vexillum
	syl	vex+il+late
	pos	adj.
VF	0.
	syl	V.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	video frequency.
vg	0.
	syl	v.g.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	very good.
VG	0.
	syl	V.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vicar General.
vhf	alt
	head	VHF
	or	VHF
	syl	vhf
VHF	0.
	or	vhf
	syl	VHF
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	very high frequency.
vi	0.
	syl	v.i.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	vide infra.
VI	1.
	syl	V.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Vancouver Island.
VI	2.
	syl	V.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Virgin Islands.
via	ety	C18: from Latin vi*_a, from via way
via	0.
	syl	vi:a
	pron	<1vI*>
	pos	prep.
	def	by way of; by means of; through.
	exam	1	to London via Paris.
viable	ety	C19: from French, from vie life, from Latin v*_ita 
viable	1.
	syl	vi+a:ble
	pron	<1vI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of becoming actual, useful, etc.; practicable.
	exam	1	a viable proposition.
viable	2.
	syl	vi+a:ble
	pron	<1vI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of seeds, eggs, etc.
	def	capable of normal growth and development.
viable	3.
	syl	vi+a:ble
	pron	<1vI*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fetus
	def	having reached a stage of development at which further development can occur independently of the mother.
viability	sub
	head	viable
	syl	vi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
Via Dolorosa	ety	Latin, literally: sorrowful road
Via Dolorosa	1.
	syl	Vi:a Dol:o+ro+sa
	pron	<1vE*> <2dol*1r*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	the route followed by Christ from the place of his condemnation to Calvary for his crucifixion.
Via Dolorosa	2.
	syl	Vi:a Dol:o+ro+sa
	pron	<1vE*> <2dol*1r*us*>
	pos	n.
	def	an arduous or distressing course or experience.
viaduct	ety	C19: from Latin via way+ d*_ucere to bring, on the model of aqueduct 
viaduct	0.
	syl	vi:a+duct
	pron	<1vI*2d^kt>
	pos	n.
	def	a bridge, esp. for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc., consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers.
vial	ety	C14: fiole, from Old French, from Old Proven*,cal fiola, from Latin phiala, from Greek phial*_e; see #7phial 
vial	0.
	syl	vi:al
	pron	<1vI*l>, <vIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common variant of {phial}.
via media	0.
	syl	vi:a me+di:a
	pron	Latin. < 1vI* 1mEdi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a compromise between two extremes; middle course.
viand	ety	C14: from Old French viande, ultimately from Latin v*_ivenda, things to be lived on, from v*_ivere to live
viand	1.
	syl	vi+and
	pron	<1vE*nd>, <1vI->
	pos	n.
	def	a type of food, esp. a delicacy.
viand	2.
	syl	vi+and
	pron	<1vE*nd>, <1vI->
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	provisions.
Viareggio	0.
	syl	Vi:a+reg+gio
	pron	Italian <via1rAdJo>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in W Italy, in Tuscany on the Ligurian Sea. Pop.: 55737 (1971).
viaticum	ety	C16: from Latin, from vi*_aticus belonging to a journey, from vi*_are to travel, from via way
viatica	infl
	head	viaticum
	or	viaticums
	syl	vi+at:i+ca
	pron	<-k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
viaticums	infl
	head	viaticum
	or	viatica
	syl	vi+at:i+cums.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
viaticum	1.
	syl	vi+at:i+cum
	pron	<vI1@tik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Holy Communion as administered to a person dying or in danger of death.
viaticum	2.
	syl	vi+at:i+cum
	pron	<vI1@tik*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	provisions or a travel allowance for a journey.
viator	ety	C16: from Latin, from vi*_are to travel
viatores	infl
	head	viator
	syl	vi:a+to+res
	pron	<2vI*1tc:rEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
viator	0.
	syl	vi:a+tor
	pron	<vI1Atc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a traveller.
vibes	1.
	syl	vibes
	pron	<vIbz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	esp. in jazz
	def	short for {vibraphone}.
vibes	2.
	syl	vibes
	pron	<vIbz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {vibrations}.
vibist	0.
	syl	vib+ist
	pron	<1vIbist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who plays a vibraphone in a jazz band or group.
Viborg	1.
	syl	Vi+borg
	pron	<1vEbcrj>
	pos	n.
	def	the Swedish name for {Vyborg}.
Viborg	2.
	syl	Vi+borg
	pron	Danish <1vibcr>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central Denmark, in Jutland: formerly a royal town and capital of Jutland. Pop.: 27445 (1970).
vibraculum	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin vibr*_are to brandish
vibracula	infl
	head	vibraculum
	syl	vi+brac:u+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vibraculum	0.
	syl	vi+brac:u+lum
	pron	<vI1br@kjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	any of the specialized bristle-like polyps in certain bryozoans, the actions of which prevent parasites from settling on the colony.
vibracular	sub
	head	vibraculum
	syl	vi+1brac:u+lar
	pos	adj.
vibraculoid	sub
	head	vibraculum
	syl	vi+1brac:u+2loid
	pos	adj.
vibrant	ety	C16: from Latin vibr*_are to agitate
vibrant	1.
	syl	vi+brant
	pron	<1vIbr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or exhibiting vibration; pulsating or trembling.
vibrant	2.
	syl	vi+brant
	pron	<1vIbr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	giving an impression of vigour and activity.
vibrant	3.
	syl	vi+brant
	pron	<1vIbr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused by vibration; resonant.
vibrant	4.
	syl	vi+brant
	pron	<1vIbr*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	trilled or rolled.
vibrant	5.
	syl	vi+brant
	pron	<1vIbr*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a vibrant speech sound, such as a trilled (r).
vibrancy	sub
	head	vibrant
	syl	vi+bran+cy
	pos	n.
vibrantly	sub
	head	vibrant
	syl	vi+brant+ly
	pos	adv.
vibraphonist	sub
	head	vibraphone
	syl	vi+bra+2phon+ist
	pos	n.
vibrate	ety	C17: from Latin vibr*_are 
vibrate	1.
	syl	vi+brate
	pron	<vI1brAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move back and forth rapidly; shake, quiver, or throb.
vibrate	2.
	syl	vi+brate
	pron	<vI1brAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to oscillate.
vibrate	3.
	syl	vi+brate
	pron	<vI1brAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to send out (a sound) by vibration; resonate or cause to resonate.
vibrate	4.
	syl	vi+brate
	pron	<vI1brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to waver.
vibrate	5.
	syl	vi+brate
	pron	<vI1brAt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Physics.
	def	to produce or undergo an oscillatory or periodic process, as of an alternating current; oscillate.
vibrate	6.
	syl	vi+brate
	pron	<vI1brAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to respond emotionally; thrill.
vibratile	sub
	head	vibrate
	syl	vi+bra+tile
	pron	<1vIbr*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
vibratility	sub
	head	vibrate
	syl	vi+bra+til+i:ty
	pron	<2vIbr*1tiliti>
	pos	n.
vibratingly	sub
	head	vibrate
	syl	vi+1brat+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
vibrative	sub
	head	vibrate
	or	vibratory
	syl	vi+1bra+tive
	pos	adj.
vibratory	sub
	head	vibrate
	or	vibrative
	syl	vi+bra+to:ry
	pos	adj.
vibration	1.
	syl	vi+bra+tion
	pron	<vI1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of vibrating.
vibration	2.a.
	syl	vi+bra+tion
	pron	<vI1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic motion about an equilibrium position, such as the regular displacement of air in the propagation of sound.
vibration	2.b.
	syl	vi+bra+tion
	pron	<vI1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a single cycle of such a motion.
vibration	3.
	syl	vi+bra+tion
	pron	<vI1brAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or state of vibrating or being vibrated.
vibrational	sub
	head	vibration
	syl	vi+1bra+tion+al
	pos	adj.
vibrationless	sub
	head	vibration
	syl	vi+1bra+tion+less
	pos	adj.
vibrations	1.
	syl	vi+bra+tions
	pron	<vI1brAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	instinctive feelings supposedly influencing human communication.
vibrations	2.
	syl	vi+bra+tions
	pron	<vI1brAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a characteristic atmosphere felt to be emanating from places or objects.
vibrations	xref
	syl	vi+bra+tions
	pron	<vI1brAS*nz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	Often shortened to {vibes}.
vibrato	ety	C19: from Italian, from Latin vibr*_are to #7vibrate 
vibratos	infl
	head	vibrato
	syl	vi+bra+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vibrato	1.
	syl	vi+bra+to
	pron	<vi1bra:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a slight, rapid, and regular fluctuation in the pitch of a note produced on a stringed instrument by a shaking movement of the hand stopping the strings.
vibrato	2.
	syl	vi+bra+to
	pron	<vi1bra:t*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	an oscillatory effect produced in singing by fluctuation in breath pressure or pitch. {~} Compare {tremolo}.
vibrator	1.a.
	syl	vi+bra+tor
	pron	<vI1brAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for producing a vibratory motion, such as one used in massage.
vibrator	1.b.
	syl	vi+bra+tor
	pron	<vI1brAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	such a device with a vibrating part or tip, used as a dildo.
vibrator	2.
	syl	vi+bra+tor
	pron	<vI1brAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device in which a vibrating conductor interrupts a circuit to produce a pulsating current from a steady current, usually so that the current can then be amplified or the voltage transformed. See also {{chopper} (sense 6)}.
vibrio	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin vibr*_are to #7vibrate 
vibrios	infl
	head	vibrio
	syl	vib+ri:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vibrio	0.
	syl	vib+ri:o
	pron	<1vibri2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any curved or spiral rodlike Gram-negative bacterium of the genus esp. the comma bacillus: family
vibrioid	sub
	head	vibrio
	syl	vib+ri+2oid
	pos	adj.
vibrissa	ety	C17: from Latin, probably from vibr*_are to shake
vibrissae	infl
	head	vibrissa
	syl	vi+bris+sae
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
vibrissa	1.
	syl	vi+bris+sa
	pron	<vI1bris*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any of the bristle-like sensitive hairs on the face of many mammals; a whisker.
vibrissa	2.
	syl	vi+bris+sa
	pron	<vI1bris*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any of the specialized bristle-like feathers around the beak in certain insectivorous birds.
vibrissal	sub
	head	vibrissa
	syl	vi+1bris+sal
	pos	adj.
vibronic	ety	C20: from vibr (atory + electr) onic 
vibronic	0.
	syl	vi+bron+ic
	pron	<vI1bronik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	of, concerned with, or involving both electronic and vibrational energy levels.
	exam	1	a vibronic spectrum;
	exam	2	a vibronic transition.
viburnum	ety	C18: from Latin: wayfaring tree
viburnum	1.
	syl	vi+bur+num
	pron	<vI1bR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate and subtropical caprifoliaceous shrubs or trees of the genus such as the wayfaring tree, having small white flowers and berry-like red or black fruits.
viburnum	2.
	syl	vi+bur+num
	pron	<vI1bR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried bark of several species of this tree, sometimes used in medicine.
Vic	0.
	syl	Vic.
	qual	Austral. abbrev. for
	def	Victoria (the state).
vicar	ety	C13: from Old French vicaire, from Latin vic*_arius (n.) a deputy, from vic*_arius (adj.) #7vicarious 
vicar	1.a.
	syl	vic+ar
	pron	<1vik*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a clergy?!man appointed to act as priest of a parish.
vicar	1.b.
	syl	vic+ar
	pron	<1vik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clergyman who acts as assistant to or substitute for the rector of a parish at Communion.
vicar	1.c.
	syl	vic+ar
	pron	<1vik*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a clergyman in charge of a chapel.
vicar	2.
	syl	vic+ar
	pron	<1vik*>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a bishop or priest representing the pope or the ordinary of a diocese and exercising a limited jurisdiction.
vicar	3.
	syl	vic+ar
	pron	<1vik*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {lay vicar, vicar choral}. a member of a cathedral choir appointed to sing certain parts of the services.
vicar	4.
	syl	vic+ar
	pron	<1vik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to do the work of another.
vicarly	sub
	head	vicar
	syl	vi+car+ly
	pos	adj.
vicarage	1.
	syl	vic+ar+age
	pron	<1vik*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the residence or benefice of a vicar.
vicarage	2.
	syl	vic+ar+age
	pron	<1vik*riJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {vicariate} (sense 1).
vicar apostolic	0.
	syl	vic+ar ap+os+tol+ic
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a titular bishop having jurisdiction in non-Catholic or missionary countries where the normal hierarchy has not yet been established.
vicar forane	ety	 forane, from Late Latin for*_aneus in a foreign land, from Latin for*_as outside
vicars forane	infl
	head	vicar forane
	syl	vic+ars fo+rane.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vicar forane	0.
	syl	vic+ar fo+rane
	pron	<fo1rAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a priest or bishop appointed by the ordinary of the diocese to exercise a limited jurisdiction in a locality at some distance from the ordinary's official see.
vicars general	infl
	head	vicar general
	syl	vic+ars gen+er+al.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vicar general	0.
	syl	vic+ar gen+er+al
	pos	n.
	def	an official, usually a layman, appointed to assist the bishop of a diocese in discharg?!ing his administrative or judicial duties.
vicarial	1.
	syl	vi+car+i:al
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*l>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a vicar, vicars, or a vicariate.
vicarial	2.
	syl	vi+car+i:al
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*l>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	holding the office of a vicar.
vicarial	3.
	syl	vi+car+i:al
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*l>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	vicarious: used esp. of certain ecclesiastical powers.
vicariate	1.
	syl	vi+car:i+ate
	pron	<vi1ke*riit>, <vI->
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vic+ar+ship} (#!v$Ik$$@!#s$Ip). the office, rank, or authority of a vicar.
vicariate	2.
	syl	vi+car:i+ate
	pron	<vi1ke*riit>, <vI->
	pos	n.
	def	the district that a vicar holds as his pastoral charge.
vicarious	ety	C17: from Latin vic*_arius substituted, from vicis interchange; see #7vice %3#7, vicissitude 
vicarious	1.
	syl	vi+car:i+ous
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*s>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	obtained or undergone at second hand through sympathetic participation in another's experiences.
vicarious	2.
	syl	vi+car:i+ous
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*s>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	suffered, undergone, or done as the substitute for another.
	exam	1	vicarious punishment.
vicarious	3.
	syl	vi+car:i+ous
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*s>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	delegated.
	exam	1	vicarious authority.
vicarious	4.
	syl	vi+car:i+ous
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*s>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	def	taking the place of another.
vicarious	5.
	syl	vi+car:i+ous
	pron	<vi1ke*ri*s>, <vI->
	pos	adj.
	usage	Pathol. of menstrual bleeding
	def	occurring at an abnormal site. See {endometriosis}.
vicariously	sub
	head	vicarious
	syl	vi+1car:i+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vicariousness	sub
	head	vicarious
	syl	vi+1car:i+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Vicar of Christ	0.
	syl	Vic+ar of Christ
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the pope when regarded as Christ's earthly representative.
vice	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin vitium a defect
vice	H1.1.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	an immoral, wicked, or evil habit, action, or trait.
vice	H1.2.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	habitual or frequent indulgence in pernicious, immoral, or degrading practices.
vice	H1.3.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific form of pernicious conduct, esp. prostitution or sexual perversion.
vice	H1.4.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a failing or imperfection in character, conduct, etc..
	exam	1	smoking is his only vice.
vice	H1.5.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol, obsolete.
	def	any physical defect or imperfection.
vice	H1.6.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad trick or disposition, as of horses, dogs, etc.
viceless	sub
	head	vice
	syl	vice+less
	pos	adj.
vice	ety	C15: from Old French vis a screw, from Latin v*_itis vine, plant with spiralling tendrils (hence the later meaning)
vise	alt
	head	vice
	or	vice
	syl	vise
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. (often
vice	H2.1.
	or	vise
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	def	an appliance for holding an object while work is done upon it, usually having a pair of jaws. {~}
vice	H2.2.
	or	vise
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grip (something) with or as if with a vice.
vicelike	sub
	head	vice
	or	viselike
	syl	vice+2like
	pos	adj.
viselike	sub
	head	vice
	or	vicelike
	syl	vise+2like
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (often
vice	ety	C18: from Latin vice, from vicis interchange
vice	H3.1.a.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	serving in the place of or as a deputy for.
vice	H3.1.b.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	viceroy.
vice	H3.2.
	syl	vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who serves as a deputy to another.
vice	H4.0.
	syl	vi:ce
	pron	<1vIsi>
	pos	prep.
	def	instead of; as a substitute for.
Vice	0.
	syl	Vice
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n.
	usage	in English morality plays
	def	a character personifying a particular vice or vice in general.
vice admiral	0.
	syl	vice ad+mi+ral
	pos	n.
	def	a commissioned officer of flag rank in certain navies, junior to an admiral and senior to a rear admiral. &- {@!vice-#!ad@.mir@.al+ty}
vice-chairmen	infl
	head	vice-chairman
	syl	vice-chair:men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vice-chairman	0.
	syl	vice-chair:man
	pos	n.
	def	a person who deputizes for a chairman and serves in his place during his absence or indisposition.
vice-chairmanship	sub
	head	vice-chairman
	syl	vice-1chair:man+2ship
	pos	n.
vice chancellor	1.
	syl	vice chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	def	the chief executive or administrator at some British universities. Compare {{chancellor} (sense 3)}.
vice chancellor	2.
	syl	vice chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a judge in courts of equity subordinate to the chancellor.
vice chancellor	3.
	syl	vice chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	a senior judge of the court of chancery who acted as assistant to the Lord Chancellor.
vice chancellor	4.
	syl	vice chan+cel+lor
	pos	n.
	def	a person serving as the deputy of a chancellor.
vice-chancellorship	sub
	head	vice chancellor
	syl	vice-1chan:cel+lor+2ship
	pos	n.
vicegerent	ety	C16: from New Latin viceger*_ens, from #7vice -#7+ Latin gerere to manage
vicegerent	1.
	syl	vice+ge+rent
	pron	<2vIs1Jer*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person appointed to exercise all or some of the authority of another, esp. the administrative powers of a ruler; deputy.
vicegerent	2.
	syl	vice+ge+rent
	pron	<2vIs1Jer*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	the pope or any other representative of God or Christ on earth, such as a bishop.
vicegerent	3.
	syl	vice+ge+rent
	pron	<2vIs1Jer*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	invested with or characterized by delegated authority.
vicegeral	sub
	head	vicegerent
	syl	vice+1ge+ral
	pos	adj.
vicenary	ety	C17 (in the sense: one who has charge over twenty persons): from Latin v*_ic*_en*_arius, from v*_ic*_en*_i twenty each, from v*_igint*_i twenty
vicenary	1.
	syl	vic+e:nar:y
	pron	<1visin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or consisting of 20.
vicenary	2.
	syl	vic+e:nar:y
	pron	<1visin*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Maths.
	def	having or using a base 20.
vicennial	ety	C18: from Late Latin v*_icennium period of twenty years, from Latin v*_ici*_es twenty times+ -ennium, from annus year
vicennial	1.
	syl	vi+cen+ni:al
	pron	<vi1seni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring every 20 years.
vicennial	2.
	syl	vi+cen+ni:al
	pron	<vi1seni*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or lasting for a period of 20 years.
Vicenza	0.
	syl	Vi+cen+za
	pron	Italian <vi1Centsa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Italy, in Veneto: home of the 16th-century architect Andrea Palladio and site of some of his finest works. Pop.: 119646 (1975 est.).
vice president	0.
	syl	vice pres:i+dent
	pos	n.
	def	an officer ranking immediately below a president and serving as his deputy. A vice president takes the president's place during his absence or incapacity, after his death, and in certain other circumstances. Abbrev.: {V.P}.
vice-presidency	sub
	head	vice president
	syl	vice-1pres:i:den+cy
	pos	n.
vice-presidential	sub
	head	vice president
	syl	vice-2pres:i:1den+tial
	pos	adj.
viceregal	1.
	syl	vice+re+gal
	pron	<2vIs1rEgL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a viceroy or his viceroyalty.
viceregal	2.
	syl	vice+re+gal
	pron	<2vIs1rEgL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	of or relating to a governor or governor general.
viceregally	sub
	head	viceregal
	syl	vice+1re+gal+ly
	pos	adv.
viceregal assent	0.
	syl	vice+re+gal as+sent
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	the formal signing of an act of parliament by a governor general, by which it becomes law.
vicereine	ety	C19: from French, from #7vice -#7+ reine queen, from Latin r*_eg*_ina 
vicereine	1.
	syl	vice+reine
	pron	<2vIs1rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of a viceroy.
vicereine	2.
	syl	vice+reine
	pron	<2vIs1rAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a female viceroy.
viceroy	ety	C16: from French, from #7vice -#7+ roy king, from Latin rex 
viceroy	0.
	syl	vice+roy
	pron	<1vIsrci>
	pos	n.
	def	a governor of a colony, country, or province who acts for and rules in the name of his sovereign or government. Related adj.: {viceregal}.
viceroyship	sub
	head	viceroy
	syl	vice+roy+2ship
	pos	n.
viceroyalties	infl
	head	viceroyalty
	syl	vice+roy+al+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
viceroyalty	1.
	syl	vice+roy+al+ty
	pron	<2vIs1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the office, authority, or dignity of a viceroy.
viceroyalty	2.
	syl	vice+roy+al+ty
	pron	<2vIs1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the domain governed by a viceroy.
viceroyalty	3.
	syl	vice+roy+al+ty
	pron	<2vIs1rci*lti>
	pos	n.
	def	the term of office of a viceroy.
vice squad	0.
	syl	vice squad
	pos	n.
	def	a police division to which is assigned the en?!forcement of gaming and prostitution laws.
vice versa	ety	C17: from Latin: relations being reversed, from vicis change+ vertere to turn
vice versa	0.
	syl	vi:ce ver+sa
	pron	<1vIsi> <1vR:s*>
	pos	adv.
	def	with the order reversed; the other way around.
Vichy	0.
	syl	Vi+chy
	pron	French <vi1Si>, English <1viSi>
	pos	n.
	def	a town and spa in central France, on the River Allier: seat of the collaborationist government under Marshal P*'etain (1940-44); mineral waters bottled for export. Pop.: 32251 (1975). Latin name: {Vicus Calidus}.
vichyssoise	ety	French, from (cr*`eme) Vichyssoise (glac*'ee) (ice-cold cream) from Vichy
vichyssoise	0.
	syl	vi+chy+ssoise
	pron	French <viSi1swa:z>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick soup made from leeks, potatoes, chicken stock, and cream, usually served chilled.
vichy water	1.
	syl	vi+chy wa+ter
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a natural mineral water from springs at Vichy in France, reputed to be beneficial to the health.
vichy water	2.
	syl	vi+chy wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	any sparkling mineral water resembling this.
vichy water	xref
	syl	vi+chy wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	Often shortened to {vichy}.
vicinage	ety	C14: from Old French vicenage, from vicin neighbouring, from Latin v*_ic*_inus; see #7vicinity 
vicinage	1.
	syl	vic:i+nage
	pron	<1vis*niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	the residents of a par?!ticular neighbourhood.
vicinage	2.
	syl	vic:i+nage
	pron	<1vis*niJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a less common word for {vicinity}.
vicinal	ety	C17: from Latin v*_ic*_in*_alis nearby, from v*_ic*_inus, from v*_icus a neighbourhood
vicinal	1.
	syl	vic:i+nal
	pron	<1visinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	neighbouring.
vicinal	2.
	syl	vic:i+nal
	pron	<1visinL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of roads
	def	of or relating to a locality or neighbourhood.
vicinal	3.
	syl	vic:i+nal
	pron	<1visinL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chem.
	def	relating to or designating two adjacent atoms to which groups are attached in a chain.
vicinity	ety	C16: from Latin v*_ic*_init*_as, from v*_ic*_inus neighbouring, from v*_icus village
vicinities	infl
	head	vicinity
	syl	vi+cin+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vicinity	1.
	syl	vi+cin+i:ty
	pron	<vi1siniti>
	pos	n.
	def	a surrounding, adjacent, or nearby area; neighbourhood.
vicinity	2.
	syl	vi+cin+i:ty
	pron	<vi1siniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or condition of being close in space or relationship.
vicious	ety	C14: from Old French vicieus, from Latin viti*_osus full of faults, from vitium a defect
vicious	1.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wicked or cruel; villainous.
	exam	1	a vicious thug.
vicious	2.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by violence or ferocity.
	exam	1	a vicious blow.
vicious	3.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unpleasantly severe; harsh.
	exam	1	a vicious wind.
vicious	4.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by malice.
	exam	1	vicious lies.
vicious	5.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of dogs, horses, etc.
	def	ferocious or hostile; dangerous.
vicious	6.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or leading to vice.
vicious	7.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	invalidated by defects; unsound.
	exam	1	a vicious inference.
vicious	8.
	syl	vi+cious
	pron	<1viS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	noxious or morbid.
	exam	1	a vicious exhalation.
viciously	sub
	head	vicious
	syl	vi+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
viciousness	sub
	head	vicious
	syl	vi+cious+ness
	pos	n.
vicious circle	1.
	syl	vi+cious cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a situation in which an attempt to resolve one problem creates new problems that lead back to the original situation.
vicious circle	2.a.
	syl	vi+cious cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an invalid form of reasoning in which a conclusion is derived from a premiss originally deduced from that same conclusion.
vicious circle	2.b.
	syl	vi+cious cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	an explanation of the meaning of a word in terms of another word originally explained by using the first word; circular definition.
vicious circle	3.
	syl	vi+cious cir+cle
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a condition in which one disease or disorder causes another, which in turn aggravates the first condition.
vicissitude	ety	C16: from Latin vicissit*_ud*_o, from vicis change, alternation
vicissitude	1.
	syl	vi+cis+si+tude
	pron	<vi1sisi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	variation or mutability in nature or life, esp. successive alternation from one condition or thing to another.
vicissitude	2.
	syl	vi+cis+si+tude
	pron	<vi1sisi2tju:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a variation in circumstance, fortune, character, etc.
vicissitudinary	sub
	head	vicissitude
	or	vicissitudinous
	syl	vi+2cis+si+1tu+di+nar:y
	pos	adj.
vicissitudinous	sub
	head	vicissitude
	or	vicissitudinary
	syl	vi+2cis+si+1tu+di+nous
	pos	adj.
Vicksburg	0.
	syl	Vicks+burg
	pron	<1viks2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W Mississippi, on the Mississippi River: site of one of the most decisive campaigns (1863) of the American Civil War, in which the Confederates were besieged for nearly seven weeks before capitulating. Pop.: 25478 (1970).
Vicky	0.
	syl	Vick:y
	pron	<1viki>
	pos	n.
	def	professional name of 1913-66, British left-wing political cartoonist, born in Germany.
Giovanni Battista	infl
	head	Vico
	syl	Gio:van:ni Bat:tis:ta
	pron	<Jo1vanni> <bat1tista>
	pos	n.
Vico	0.
	syl	Vi:co
	pron	<1vik*u>, Italian <1vEko>
	pos	n.
	def	1668-1744, Italian philosopher. In (1721) he postulated that civilizations rise and fall in evolutionary cycles, making use of myths, poetry, and linguistics as historical evidence.
vicomtesse	alt
	head	vicomte
	or	vicomte
	syl	vi+com+tesse
	pron	French <vik?~c1tes>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
vicomte	0.
	or	vicomtesse
	syl	vi+comte
	pron	French <vi1k?~c:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a French noble holding a rank corresponding to that of a British viscount or viscountess.
victim	ety	C15: from Latin victima 
victim	1.
	syl	vic+tim
	pron	<1viktim>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that suffers harm, death, etc., from another or from some adverse act, circumstance, etc..
	exam	1	victims of tyranny.
victim	2.
	syl	vic+tim
	pron	<1viktim>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is tricked or swindled; dupe.
victim	3.
	syl	vic+tim
	pron	<1viktim>
	pos	n.
	def	a living person or animal sacrificed in a religious rite.
victimise	alt
	head	victimize
	or	victimize
	syl	vic+tim+ise
	pron	<1vikti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
victimize	1.
	or	victimise
	syl	vic+tim+ize
	pron	<1vikti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punish or discriminate against selectively or unfairly.
victimize	2.
	or	victimise
	syl	vic+tim+ize
	pron	<1vikti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make a victim of.
victimize	3.
	or	victimise
	syl	vic+tim+ize
	pron	<1vikti2mIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to kill as or in a manner resembling a sacrificial victim.
victimization	sub
	head	victimize
	or	victimisation
	syl	vic+tim:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
victimisation	sub
	head	victimize
	or	victimization
	syl	vic+tim:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
victimizer	sub
	head	victimize
	or	victimiser
	syl	vic+tim+2iz+er
	pos	n.
victimiser	sub
	head	victimize
	or	victimizer
	syl	vic+tim+2is+er
	pos	n.
victor	ety	C14: from Latin, from vincere to conquer
victor	1.a.
	syl	vic+tor
	pron	<1vikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, nation, etc., that has defeated an adversary in war, etc.
victor	1.b.
	syl	vic+tor
	pron	<1vikt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the victor army.
victor	2.
	syl	vic+tor
	pron	<1vikt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the winner of any contest, conflict, or struggle.
Victor Emmanuel II	0.
	syl	Vic:tor: Em:man:u:el: II
	usage	n.@T
	def	1820-78,@T king@T of @T Sardinia-Piedmont (1849-78) and first king of Italy from 1861.
Victor Emmanuel III	0.
	syl	Vic:tor Em:man:u:el III
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1947, last king of Italy (1900-46): dominated after 1922 by Mussolini, whom he appointed as premier; abdicated.
victoria	ety	C19: all named after Queen V#7ictoria 
victoria	1.
	syl	vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage with a folding hood, two passenger seats, and a seat in front for the driver.
victoria	2.
	syl	vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {victoria plum}. a large sweet variety of plum, red and yellow in colour.
victoria	3.
	syl	vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any South American giant water lily of the genus having very large floating leaves and large white, red, or pink fragrant flowers: family
Victoria	H1.1.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Australia: part of New South Wales colony until 1851; semiarid in the northwest, with the Great Dividing Range in the centre and east and the Murray River along the N border. Capital: Melbourne. Pop.: 3646300 (1976). Area: 227620 sq. km (87884 sq. miles).
Lake	2.
	head	Victoria
	syl	Lake.
	def	Also called: {Victoria Nyanza}. a lake in East Africa, in Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, at an altitude of 1134 m (3720 ft.): the largest lake in Africa and second largest in the world; drained by the Victoria Nile. Area: 69485 sq. km (26828 sq. miles).
Victoria	H1.3.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Canada, capital of British Columbia, on Vancouver Island: founded in 1843 by the Hudson's Bay Company; made capital of British Columbia in 1868; university (1963). Pop.: 62761 (1971).
Victoria	H1.4.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Seychelles, a port on NE Mah*'e. Pop.: 13736 (1971).
Victoria	H1.5.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Hong Kong, on N Hong Kong Island: financial centre; university (1911). Pop.: 520932 (1971).
Mount	6.
	head	Victoria
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in SE Papua: the highest peak of the Owen Stanley Range. Height: 4073 m (13363 ft.).
Victoria	H2.0.
	syl	Vic:to:ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-1901, queen of Great Britain and Ireland (1837-1901) and empress of India (from 1876). She married Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha (1840). Her sense of vocation did much to restore the prestige of the British monarchy.
Victoria	H3.0.
	syl	Vic:to:ri:a
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman goddess of victory. Greek counterpart: {Nike}.
Victoria Cross	0.
	syl	Vic:to:ri:a Cross
	pos	n.
	def	the highest decoration for gallantry in the face of the enemy awarded to the British and Commonwealth armed forces: instituted in 1856 by Queen Victoria.
Victoria Day	0.
	syl	Vic:to:ri:a Day
	pos	n.
	def	the Monday preceding May 24: observed in Canada as a national holiday in commemoration of the birthday of Queen Victoria.
Victoria Desert	0.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a Des+ert
	pos	n.
	def	See {Great Victoria Desert}.
Victoria Falls	0.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a Falls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a waterfall on the border between Rhodesia and Zambia, on the Zambezi River. Height: about 108 m (355 ft.). Width: about 1400 m (4500 ft.).
Victoria Island	0.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	the third largest island of the Canadian Arctic: part of the Northwest Territories. Area: about 212000 sq. km (82000 sq. miles).
Victoria Land	0.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a Land
	pos	n.
	def	a section of Antarctica, largely in the Ross Dependency on the Ross Sea.
Victorian	1.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:an
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Queen Victoria or the period of her reign.
Victorian	2.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:an
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting the characteristics popularly attributed to the Victorians, esp. prudery, bigotry, or hypocrisy.
Victorian	3.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:an
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, relating to, or having the style of architecture used in England during the reign of Queen Victoria, characterized by massive construction and elaborate ornamentation.
Victorian	4.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:an
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Victoria (the state or any of the cities).
Victorian	5.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:an
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lived during the reign of Queen Victoria.
Victorian	6.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:an
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of Victoria (the state or any of the cities). &- {Vic+#!to+ri+an+@!ism}
Victoriana	0.
	syl	Vic+to+ri+a:na
	pron	<vik2tc:ri1a:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	objects, ornaments, etc., of the Victorian period.
Victoria Nile	0.
	syl	Vic+to+ri:a Nile
	pos	n.
	def	See {Nile}.
victorious	1.
	syl	vic+to+ri+ous
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having defeated an adversary.
	exam	1	the victorious nations.
victorious	2.
	syl	vic+to+ri+ous
	pron	<vik1tc:ri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, indicative of, or characterized by victory.
	exam	1	a victorious conclusion.
victoriously	sub
	head	victorious
	syl	vic+1to+ri+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
victoriousness	sub
	head	victorious
	syl	vic+1to+ri+ous+ness
	pos	n.
victory	ety	C14: from Old French victorie, from Latin vict*_oria, from vincere to subdue
victories	infl
	head	victory
	syl	vic+to+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
victory	1.
	syl	vic+to+ry
	pron	<1vikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	final and complete superiority in a war.
victory	2.
	syl	vic+to+ry
	pron	<1vikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a successful military engagement.
victory	3.
	syl	vic+to+ry
	pron	<1vikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a success attained in a contest or struggle or over an opponent, obstacle, or problem.
victory	4.
	syl	vic+to+ry
	pron	<1vikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of triumphing or state of having triumphed.
Victory	0.
	syl	Vic:to:ry
	pron	<1vikt*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (in English) for the Roman goddess {Victoria} or the Greek {Nike}.
victual	ety	C14: from Old French vitaille, from Late Latin victu*_alia provisions, from Latin victu*_alis concerning food, from victus sustenance, from v*_ivere to live
victuals	infl
	head	victual
	or	victuals
	syl	vict+uals
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
victualling	infl
	head	victual
	or	victualing
	syl	vict+ual+ling
	pos	vb.
victualled	infl
	head	victual
	or	victualed
	syl	vict+ualled
	pos	vb.
victualing	infl
	head	victual
	or	victualling
	syl	vict+ual+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
victualed	infl
	head	victual
	or	victualled
	syl	vict+ualed.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
victual	1.
	syl	vict+ual
	pron	<1vitL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply with or obtain victuals.
victual	2.
	syl	vict+ual
	pron	<1vitL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Rare. esp. of animals
	def	to partake of victuals.
victualless	sub
	head	victual
	syl	vict+ual+less
	pos	adj.
victualage	0.
	syl	vict+ual+age
	pron	<1vit*liJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a rare word for {victuals}.
victualler	1.
	syl	vict+ual+ler
	pron	<1vit*l*>, <1vitl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a supplier of victuals, as to an army; sutler.
victualler	2.
	syl	vict+ual+ler
	pron	<1vit*l*>, <1vitl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a licensed purveyor of spirits; inn?!keeper.
victualler	3.
	syl	vict+ual+ler
	pron	<1vit*l*>, <1vitl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a supply ship, esp. one carrying foodstuffs.
victuals	0.
	syl	vict+uals
	pron	<1vitLz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. sometimes; sing.
	def	food or provisions.
vicuna	ety	C17: from Spanish vicu?~na, from Quechuan wik*'u?~na 
vicuna	1.
	syl	vi+cu+?~na
	pron	<vi1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tawny-coloured cud-chewing Andean artiodactyl mammal, similar to the llama: family
vicuna	2.
	syl	vi+cu+?~na
	pron	<vi1kju:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fine light wool or cloth obtained from this animal.
vide	ety	C16: from Latin
vide	0.
	syl	vi:de
	pron	<1vIdi>
	usage	used to direct a reader to a specified place in a text, another book, etc.
	def	refer to, see (often in the phrases {vide ante} (see before), {vide infra} (see below), {vide post} (see after), {vide supra} (see above), {vide ut supra} (see as above), etc.). Abbrev.: {v., vid}.
videlicet	ety	C15: from Latin
videlicet	0.
	syl	vi+de:li+cet
	pron	<vi1dEli2set>
	pos	adv.
	def	namely: used to specify items, examples, etc. Abbrev.: {viz}.
video	ety	C20: from Latin vid*_ere to see, on the model of #7audio 
video	1.
	syl	vid:e:o
	pron	<1vidi2*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or employed in the transmission or reception of a televised image.
video	2.
	syl	vid:e:o
	pron	<1vidi2*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerned with, or operating at video frequencies.
videos	infl
	head	video
	syl	vid:e:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
video	3.
	syl	vid:e:o
	pron	<1vidi2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the visual elements of a television broadcast.
video	4.
	syl	vid:e:o
	pron	<1vidi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the quality of the visual image in a television.
video	5.
	syl	vid:e:o
	pron	<1vidi2*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for {television}.
video	xref
	syl	vid:e:o
	pron	<1vidi2*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	Compare {audio}.
video frequency	0.
	syl	vid:e:o fre+quen+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the frequency of a signal conveying the image and synchronizing pulses in a television broadcasting system. It lies in the range from about 50 hertz to 5 megahertz.
videophone	0.
	syl	vid:e:o+phone
	pron	<1vidi*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a telephonic device in which there is both verbal and visual communication between parties.
videophonic	sub
	head	videophone
	syl	vid+e:o+phon+ic
	pron	<2vidi*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
video tape	1.
	syl	vid:e:o tape
	pos	n.
	def	magnetic tape used mainly for recording the video-frequency signals of a television programme or film for subsequent transmission. {~} {vid@.e@.o-tape}.
video tape	2.
	syl	vid:e:o tape
	pos	n.
	def	to record (a programme, etc.) on video tape.
vidette	0.
	syl	vi+dette
	pron	<vi1det>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {vedette}.
Vidhan Sabha	ety	Hindi, from vidhan law+ sabha assembly
Vidhan Sabha	0.
	syl	Vi+dhan Sa+bha
	pron	<vi1da:n> <1s^b*>
	pos	n.
	def	the legislative assembly of any of the states of India.
vidicon	ety	C20: from #7vid (#7eo) #7+icon (#7oscope) 
vidicon	0.
	syl	vid:i+con
	pron	<1vidi2kon>
	pos	n.
	def	a small television camera tube, used in closed-circuit television and outside broadcasts, in which incident light forms an electric charge pattern on a photoconductive surface. Scanning by a low-velocity electron beam discharges the surface, producing a current in an adjacent conducting layer. See also {plumbicon}.
vie	ety	C15: probably from Old French envier to challenge, from Latin inv*_it*_are to #7invite 
vies	infl
	head	vie
	syl	vies
	pos	vb.
vying	infl
	head	vie
	syl	vy+ing
	pos	vb.
vied	infl
	head	vie
	syl	vied.
	pos	vb.
vie	1.
	syl	vie
	pron	<vI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by with or for
	def	to contend for superiority or victory (with) or strive in competition (for).
vie	2.
	syl	vie
	pron	<vI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to offer, exchange, or display in rivalry.
vier	sub
	head	vie
	syl	vi:er
	pos	n.
vying	sub
	head	vie
	syl	vy+ing
	pos	adj. n.
vyingly	sub
	head	vie
	syl	vy+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Vienna	1.
	syl	Vi+en+na
	pron	<vi1en*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Austria, in the northeast on the River Danube: seat of the Hapsburgs (1278-1918); residence of the Holy Roman Emperor (1558-1806); withstood sieges by Turks in 1529 and 1683; political and cultural centre in the 18th and 19th centuries, having associations with many composers; university (1365). Pop.: 1614841 (1971). German name: {Wien}.
Vienna	2.
	syl	Vi+en+na
	pron	<vi1en*>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of NE Austria: the smallest Austrian province. Pop.: 1614841 (1971). Area: 1215 sq. km (469 sq. miles).
International	alt
	head	Vienna Union
	or	Vienna Union
	syl	In+ter+na+tion+al
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Vienna Union
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Vienna Union	0.
	or	International
	syl	Vi+en+na Un+ion
	pos	n.
	def	an international conference of socialists who came together in Vienna in 1921 in an attempt to reconstruct a united International by offering an alternative to the right-wing remnant of the Second International and to the Comintern: merged into the Labour and Socialist International in 1923. Also called: {Two-and-a-half International}.
Vienne	1.
	syl	Vienne
	pron	French <vjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of W central France, in Poitou-Charentes region. Capital: Poitiers. Pop.: 366530 (1975). Area: 7044 sq. km (2747 sq. miles).
Vienne	2.
	syl	Vienne
	pron	French <vjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE France, on the River Rh*^one: extensive Roman remains. Pop.: 28000 (1968 est.). Ancient name: {Vienna}.
Vienne	3.
	syl	Vienne
	pron	French <vjen>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SW central France, flowing west and north to the Loire below Chinon. Length: over 350 km (200 miles).
Viennese	1.
	syl	Vi+en+nese
	pron	<2vi*1nEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Vienna.
Viennese	infl
	syl	Vi+en+nese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Viennese	2.
	syl	Vi+en+nese
	pron	<2vi*1nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Vienna.
Vientiane	0.
	syl	Vien+ti+ane
	pron	<2vjenti1a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the administrative capital of Laos, in the south near the border with Thailand: capital of the kingdom of Vientiane from 1707 until taken by the Thais in 1827. Pop.: 174000 (1973 est.).
Vierwaldstattersee	0.
	syl	Vier+wald+st*"at+ter+see
	pron	<2fEr1valCtet*r2zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name of (Lake) {Lucerne}.
vi et armis	ety	literally: by force and arms
vi et armis	0.
	syl	vi et ar+mis
	pron	Latin. <1vI> <et> <1a:mis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Legal history.
	def	a kind of trespass accompanied by force and violence.
Vietcong	ety	from Vietnamese Viet Nam Cong San Vietnamese Communist
Viet Cong	alt
	head	Vietcong
	or	Vietcong
	syl	Vi:et Cong
	pos	n.
Vietcong	1.
	or	Viet Cong
	syl	Vi+et+cong
	pron	<2vjet1koG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Vietnam war
	def	the Communist-led guerrilla force and revolutionary army of South Vietnam; the armed forces of the National Libera?!tion Front of South Vietnam.
Vietcong	2.
	or	Viet Cong
	syl	Vi+et+cong
	pron	<2vjet1koG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Vietnam war
	def	a member of these armed forces.
Vietcong	3.
	or	Viet Cong
	syl	Vi+et+cong
	pron	<2vjet1koG>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Vietnam war; modifier
	def	of or relating to the Vietcong or a Vietcong.
Vietminh	ety	from Vietnamese Viet Nam Doc Lap Dong Minh Hoi Vietnam League of Independence
Viet Minh	alt
	head	Vietminh
	or	Vietminh
	syl	Vi:et Minh
	pos	n.
Vietminh	1.
	or	Viet Minh
	syl	Vi+et+minh
	pron	<2vjet1min>
	pos	n.
	def	a Vietnamese organization led by Ho Chi Minh that first fought the Japanese and then the French (1941-54) in their attempt to achieve national independence.
Vietminh	2.
	or	Viet Minh
	syl	Vi+et+minh
	pron	<2vjet1min>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or group of members of this organization, esp. in the armed forces.
Vietminh	3.
	or	Viet Minh
	syl	Vi+et+minh
	pron	<2vjet1min>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to this organization or to its members.
Viet Nam	alt
	head	Vietnam
	or	Vietnam
	syl	Vi:et Nam
	pos	n.
Vietnam	0.
	or	Viet Nam
	syl	Vi+et+nam
	pron	<2vjet1n@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SE Asia: an ancient empire, conquered by France in the 19th century; occupied by Japan (1940-45) when the Communist-led Viet Minh began resistance operations that were continued against restored French rule after 1945. In 1954 the country was divided along the 17th parallel, establishing North Vietnam (under the Viet Minh) and South Vietnam (under French control), the latter becoming the independent {Republic of Vietnam} in 1955. From 1959 the country was dominated by war between the Communist Viet Cong, supported by North Vietnam, and the South Vietnamese government; increasing numbers of U.S. forces were brought to the aid of the South Vietnamese army until a peace agreement (1973) led to the withdrawal of U.S. troops; further fighting led to the eventual defeat of the South Vietnamese government in March 1975 and in 1976 an elected National Assembly proclaimed the reunification of the country. Language: Vietnamese. Currency: dong. Capital: Hanoi. Pop.: 46520000 (1976 est.). Area: 337870 sq. km (130452 sq. miles). Official name: {Socialist Republic of Vietnam}.
Vietnamese	1.
	syl	Vi+et+nam+ese
	pron	<2vjetn*1mEz>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Vietnam, its people, or their language.
Vietnamese	infl
	syl	Vi+et+nam+ese.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Vietnamese	2.
	syl	Vi+et+nam+ese
	pron	<2vjetn*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Vietnam.
Vietnamese	3.
	syl	Vi+et+nam+ese
	pron	<2vjetn*1mEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of Vietnam, the relationships of which have not been definitely established, although it is believed by some to belong to the Mon-Khmer family.
Vietnamisation	alt
	head	Vietnamization
	or	Vietnamization
	syl	Vi+et+nam:i+sa+tion
	pron	<vi2etn*mI1zAS*n>, <2vjet->
	pos	n.
Vietnamization	0.
	or	Vietnamisation
	syl	Vi+et+nam:i+za+tion
	pron	<vi2etn*mI1zAS*n>, <2vjet->
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Vietnam War
	def	a U.S. government policy of transferring the tasks of fighting and directing the war to the government and forces of South Vietnam.
view	ety	C15: from Old French veue, from veoir to see, from Latin vid*_ere  &- #!view+a@.ble adj.
view	1.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of seeing or observing; an inspection.
view	2.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	vision or sight, esp. range of vision.
	exam	1	the church is out of view.
view	3.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a scene, esp. of a fine tract of countryside.
	exam	1	the view from the top was superb.
view	4.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a pictorial representation of a scene, such as a photograph.
view	5.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	opinion; thought.
	exam	1	my own view on the matter differs from yours.
view	6.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	chance or expectation.
	exam	1	the policy has little view of success.
view	7.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by to
	def	a desired end or intention.
	exam	1	he has a view to securing further qualifications.
view	8.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a general survey of a topic, subject, etc..
	exam	1	a comprehensive view of Shakespearean literature.
view	9.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	visual aspect or appearance.
	exam	1	they look the same in outward view.
view	10.a.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal inspection by a jury of the place where an alleged crime was committed.
view	10.b.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal inspection of property in dispute.
view	11.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a sight of a hunted animal before or during the chase.
in view of	12.
	head	view
	syl	in view of.
	def	taking into consideration.
on view	13.
	head	view
	syl	on view.
	def	exhibited to the public gaze.
take a dim	14.
	head	view
	or	poor view of
	syl	take a dim
	def	to regard (something) with disfavour or disapproval.
view	15.a.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	with the intention of.
view	15.b.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	n.
	def	in anticipation or hope of.
view	16.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to look at.
view	17.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider in a specified manner.
	exam	1	they view the growth of Communism with horror.
view	18.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to examine or inspect carefully.
	exam	1	to view the accounts.
view	19.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to survey mentally; contemplate.
	exam	1	to view the difficulties.
view	20.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to watch (television).
view	21.
	syl	view
	pron	<vju:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sight (a hunted animal) before or during the chase.
viewer	1.
	syl	view+er
	pron	<1vju:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who views something, esp. television.
viewer	2.
	syl	view+er
	pron	<1vju:*>
	pos	n.
	def	any optical device by means of which something is viewed, esp. one used for viewing photographic transparencies.
viewer	3.
	syl	view+er
	pron	<1vju:*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a person appointed by a court to inspect and report upon property, etc.
viewfinder	0.
	syl	view+find:er
	pron	<1vju:2fInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a device on a camera, consisting of a lens system and sometimes a ground-glass screen, enabling the user to see what will be included in his photograph. Sometimes shortened to {finder}.
view halloo	1.
	syl	view hal+loo
	pos	interj.
	def	a huntsman's cry uttered when the quarry is seen breaking cover or shortly afterwards.
view halloo	2.
	syl	view hal+loo
	pos	n.
	def	a shout indicating an abrupt appearance.
viewing	1.
	syl	view+ing
	pron	<1vju:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of watching television.
viewing	2.
	syl	view+ing
	pron	<1vju:iG>
	pos	n.
	def	television programmes collectively.
	exam	1	late-night viewing.
viewless	1.
	syl	view+less
	pron	<1vju:lis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of windows, etc.
	def	not affording a view.
viewless	2.
	syl	view+less
	pron	<1vju:lis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no opinions.
viewless	3.
	syl	view+less
	pron	<1vju:lis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	invisible.
viewpoint	1.
	syl	view+point
	pron	<1vju:2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	the mental attitude that determines a person's opinions or judgments; point of view.
viewpoint	2.
	syl	view+point
	pron	<1vju:2pcint>
	pos	n.
	def	a place from which something can be viewed.
viewier	infl
	head	viewy
	syl	view:i+er
	pos	adj.
viewiest	infl
	head	viewy
	syl	view:i+est.
	pos	adj.
viewy	1.
	syl	view:y
	pron	<1vju:i>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, rare.
	def	having fanciful opinions or ideas; visionary.
viewy	2.
	syl	view:y
	pron	<1vju:i>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, rare.
	def	characterized by ostentation; showy.
viewiness	sub
	head	viewy
	syl	view:i+ness
	pos	n.
vigesimal	ety	C17: from Latin v*_ig*_esimus, variant (influenced by v*_igint*_i twenty) of v*_ic*_esimus twentieth
vigesimal	1.
	syl	vi+ges:i+mal
	pron	<vI1Jesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or based on the number 20.
vigesimal	2.
	syl	vi+ges:i+mal
	pron	<vI1Jesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	taking place or proceeding in intervals of 20.
vigesimal	3.
	syl	vi+ges:i+mal
	pron	<vI1Jesim*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	twentieth.
vigil	ety	C13: from Old French vigile, from Medieval Latin vigilia watch preceding a religious festival, from Latin: vigilance, from vigil alert, from vig*_ere to be lively
vigil	1.
	syl	vig+il
	pron	<1viJil>
	pos	n.
	def	a purposeful watch maintained, esp. at night, to guard, observe, pray, etc.
vigil	2.
	syl	vig+il
	pron	<1viJil>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of such a watch.
vigil	3.
	syl	vig+il
	pron	<1viJil>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Church of England.
	def	the eve of certain major festivals, formerly observed as a night spent in prayer: often marked by fasting and abstinence and a special Mass and divine office.
vigil	4.
	syl	vig+il
	pron	<1viJil>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of sleeplessness; insomnia.
vigilance	1.
	syl	vig:i+lance
	pron	<1viJil*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact, quality, or condition of being vigilant.
vigilance	2.
	syl	vig:i+lance
	pron	<1viJil*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the abnormal state or condition of being unable to sleep.
vigilance committee	0.
	syl	vig:i+lance com+mit+tee
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a self-appointed body of citizens organized to maintain order, etc., where an efficient system of courts does not exist.
vigilant	ety	C15: from Latin vigil*_ans keeping awake, from vigil*_are to be watchful; see #7vigil 
vigilant	0.
	syl	vig:i+lant
	pron	<1viJil*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	keenly alert to or heedful of trouble or danger, as while others are sleeping or unsuspicious.
vigilantly	sub
	head	vigilant
	syl	vig:i+lant+ly
	pos	adv.
vigilantness	sub
	head	vigilant
	syl	vig:i+lant+ness
	pos	n.
vigilante	ety	C19: from Spanish, from Latin vigil*_are to keep watch
vigilante	0.
	syl	vig:i+lan+te
	pron	<2viJi1l@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a vigilance committee. Also called: {vigilance man}.
vigilantism	0.
	syl	vig:i+lan+tism
	pron	<2viJi1l@ntiz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the methods, conduct, attitudes, etc., associated with vigilantes, esp. militancy, bigotry, or suspiciousness.
vigil light	1.
	syl	vig+il light
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a small candle lit as an act of personal devotion before a shrine or statue, usually in a church.
vigil light	2.
	syl	vig+il light
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly R.C. Church.
	def	a small lamp kept permanently burning before such a shrine or statue.
vignette	ety	C18: from French, literally: little vine, from vigne #7vine ; with reference to the vine motif frequently used in embellishments to a text
vignette	1.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	n.
	def	a small illustration placed at the beginning or end of a book or chapter.
vignette	2.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	n.
	def	a short graceful literary essay or sketch.
vignette	3.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	n.
	def	a photograph, drawing, etc., with edges that are shaded off.
vignette	4.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	a carved ornamentation that has a design based upon tendrils, leaves, etc.
vignette	5.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	n.
	def	any small endearing scene, view, picture, etc.
vignette	6.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to finish (a photograph, etc.) with a fading border in the form of a vignette.
vignette	7.a.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate with vignettes.
vignette	7.b.
	syl	vi+gnette
	pron	<vi1njet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to portray in or as in a vignette.
vignettist	sub
	head	vignette
	syl	vi+1gnet+tist
	pos	n.
vignetting	1.
	syl	vi+gnet+ting
	pron	<vi1njetiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of producing a photographic vignette, esp. a portrait, by progressively reducing the amount of light falling on the photographic surface towards the edges.
vignetting	2.
	syl	vi+gnet+ting
	pron	<vi1njetiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the reduction in area of a light beam passing through a camera lens as the obliquity of the beam is increased.
Giacomo Barozzi da	infl
	head	Vignola
	syl	Gia:co:mo Ba:roz:zi da
	pron	<1Ja:komo> <ba1rcttsi>, <da>
	pos	n.
Vignola	0.
	syl	Vi:gno:la
	pron	Italian <vi$j1$jc:la>, <da>
	pos	n.
	def	1507-73, Italian architect, whose cruciform design for Il Ges*`u, Rome, greatly influenced later Church architecture.
Alfred Victor de	infl
	head	Vigny
	syl	Al:fred Vic:tor de
	pron	<alfred> <vik1tc:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Vigny	0.
	syl	Vi:gny
	pron	French <vi1$ji>
	pos	n.
	def	1797-1863, French romantic poet, novelist, and dramatist, noted for his pessimistic lyric verse (1826) and (1864), the novel (1826), and the play (1835).
Vigo	0.
	syl	Vi:go
	pron	<1vEg*u>, Spanish <1bi$Go>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Spain, in Galicia on {Vigo Bay} (an inlet of the Atlantic): site of a British and Dutch naval victory (1702) over the French and Spanish. Pop.: 197144 (1970).
vigorous	1.
	syl	vig+or+ous
	pron	<1vig*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	endowed with bodily or mental strength or vitality; robust.
vigorous	2.
	syl	vig+or+ous
	pron	<1vig*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	displaying, involving, characterized by, or performed with vigour.
	exam	1	vigorous growth.
vigorously	sub
	head	vigorous
	syl	vig+or+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vigorousness	sub
	head	vigorous
	syl	vig+or+ous+ness
	pos	n.
vigour	ety	C14: from Old French vigeur, from Latin vigor activity, from vig*_ere to be lively
vigor	alt
	head	vigour
	or	vigour
	syl	vig+or
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
vigour	1.
	or	vigor
	syl	vig+our
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	def	exuberant and resilient strength of body or mind; vitality.
vigour	2.
	or	vigor
	syl	vig+our
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	def	substantial effective energy or force.
	exam	1	the vigour of the tempest.
vigour	3.
	or	vigor
	syl	vig+our
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	def	forcefulness; intensity.
	exam	1	I was surprised by the vigour of her complaints.
vigour	4.
	or	vigor
	syl	vig+our
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity for survival or strong healthy growth in a plant or animal.
	exam	1	hybrid vigour.
vigour	5.
	or	vigor
	syl	vig+our
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	def	the most active period or stage of life, manhood, etc.; prime.
vigour	6.
	or	vigor
	syl	vig+our
	pron	<1vig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	legal force or effectiveness; validity (esp. in the phrase {in vigour}) .
vihuela	ety	from Spanish
vihuela	1.
	syl	vi+hue+la
	pron	Spanish <bi1wAla>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete plucked stringed instrument of Spain, related to the guitar.
Viipuri	0.
	syl	Vii+pu+ri
	pron	<1vEpuri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Finnish name for {Vyborg}.
Vijayawada	0.
	syl	Vi+jay:a+wa+da
	pron	<2vEJI*1wa:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE India, in E central Andra Pradesh on the Krishna River: Hindu pilgrimage centre. Pop.:317258 (1971). Former name: {Bezwada}.
Viking	ety	C19: from Old Norse v*_ikingr, probably from v*_ik creek, sea inlet+ -ingr (see -#7ing %3); perhaps related to Old English w*_ic camp
Viking	1.
	syl	Vi+king
	pron	<1vIkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	Also called: {Norseman, Northman}. any of the Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes who raided by sea most of N and W Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries, later often settling, as in parts of Britain.
Viking	2.
	syl	Vi+king
	pron	<1vIkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	any sea rover, plunderer, or pirate.
Viking	3.
	syl	Vi+king
	pron	<1vIkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	either of two unmanned American spacecraft designed to orbit Mars.
Viking	4.
	syl	Vi+king
	pron	<1vIkiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.; modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a Viking or Vikings.
	exam	1	a Viking ship.
vil	0.
	syl	vil.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	village.
vilayet	ety	C19: from Turkish, from Arabic wil*_ayat, from wal*_iy governor
vilayet	0.
	syl	vi+la+yet
	pron	<vi1la:jet>
	pos	n.
	def	a major administrative division of Turkey.
vile	ety	C13: from Old French vil, from Latin v*_ilis cheap &- #!vile+ly adv.
vile	1.
	syl	vile
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	abominably wicked; shameful or evil.
	exam	1	the vile development of slavery appalled them.
vile	2.
	syl	vile
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally despicable; ignoble.
	exam	1	vile accusations.
vile	3.
	syl	vile
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	disgusting to the senses or emotions; foul.
	exam	1	a vile smell;
	exam	2	vile epithets.
vile	4.
	syl	vile
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to humiliate or degrade.
	exam	1	only slaves would perform such vile tasks.
vile	5.
	syl	vile
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	unpleasant or bad.
	exam	1	vile weather.
vile	6.
	syl	vile
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	paltry.
	exam	1	a vile reward.
vileness	sub
	head	vile
	syl	vile+ness
	pos	n.
vilify	ety	C15: from Late Latin v*_ilific*_are, from Latin v*_ilis worthless+ facere to make
vilifies	infl
	head	vilify
	syl	vil:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vilifying	infl
	head	vilify
	syl	vil:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vilified	infl
	head	vilify
	syl	vil:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vilify	1.
	syl	vil:i+fy
	pron	<1vili2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to revile with abusive or defamatory language; malign.
vilify	2.
	syl	vil:i+fy
	pron	<1vili2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to make vile; debase; degrade.
vilification	sub
	head	vilify
	syl	vil:i+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2vilifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
vilifier	sub
	head	vilify
	syl	vil:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
vilipend	ety	C15: from Late Latin v*_ilipendere, from Latin v*_ilis worthless+ pendere to esteem
vilipend	1.
	syl	vil:i+pend
	pron	<1vili2pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to treat or regard with contempt.
vilipend	2.
	syl	vil:i+pend
	pron	<1vili2pend>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to speak slanderously or slightingly of.
vilipender	sub
	head	vilipend
	syl	vil:i+2pend+er
	pos	n.
villa	ety	C17: via Italian from Latin; related to Latin v*_icus a village
villa	1.
	syl	vil+la
	pron	<1vil*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a country house, usually consisting@T of@T farm buildings and residential quarters around a courtyard.
villa	2.
	syl	vil+la
	pron	<1vil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large and usually luxurious country resi?!dence.
villa	3.
	syl	vil+la
	pron	<1vil*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a detached or semidetached suburban house.
villalike	sub
	head	villa
	syl	vil:la+2like
	pos	adj.
Francisco	infl
	head	Villa
	syl	Fran:cis:co
	pron	<fran1sisko>
	pos	n.
Villa	0.
	syl	Vi:lla
	pron	<1vE*>, Spanish <1bi$ya>
	pos	n.
	def	called original name ??1877-1923, Mexican revolutionary leader.
Villach	0.
	syl	Vil+lach
	pron	German <1filax>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central Austria, on the Drava River: nearby hot mineral springs. Pop.: 34595 (1971).
village	ety	C15: from Old French, from ville farm, from Latin: #7villa 
village	1.
	syl	vil+lage
	pron	<1viliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a small group of houses in a country area, larger than a hamlet.
village	2.
	syl	vil+lage
	pron	<1viliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the inhabitants of such a community collectively.
village	3.
	syl	vil+lage
	pron	<1viliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an incorporated municipality small?!er than a town in various parts of the U.S. and Canada.
village	4.
	syl	vil+lage
	pron	<1viliJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of habitats of certain animals.
village	5.
	syl	vil+lage
	pron	<1viliJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of a village.
	exam	1	a village green.
village-like	sub
	head	village
	syl	vil:lage-2like
	pos	adj.
village college	0.
	syl	vil+lage col+lege
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a centre, often for a group of villages, with educational and recreational facilities for the whole neighbourhood. Also called: {community college}.
villager	1.
	syl	vil+lag+er
	pron	<1viliJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an inhabitant of a village.
villager	2.
	syl	vil+lag+er
	pron	<1viliJ*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	East African.
	def	backward, unsophisticated, or illiterate.
Villahermosa	0.
	syl	Vil+la+her+mo+sa
	pron	Spanish <2bi$yaAr1mosa>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E Mexico, capital of Tabasco state: university (1959). Pop.: 142384 (1974 est.). Former name: {San Juan Bautista}.
villain	ety	C14: from Old French vilein serf, from Late Latin v*_ill*_anus worker on a country estate, from Latin: #7villa 
villain	1.
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a wicked or malevolent person.
villain	2.
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in a novel, play, film, etc.
	def	the main evil character and antagonist to the hero.
villain	3.
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often jocular.
	def	a mischievous person; rogue.
villain	4.
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. police slang.
	def	a criminal.
villain	5.
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a variant spelling of {villein}.
villain	6.
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an uncouth person; boor.
villainess	sub
	head	villain
	syl	vil+lain+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
villainage	0.
	syl	vil+lain+age
	pron	<1vil*niJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {villeinage}.
villainous	1.
	syl	vil+lain+ous
	pron	<1vil*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, like, or appropriate to a villain.
villainous	2.
	syl	vil+lain+ous
	pron	<1vil*n*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very bad or disagreeable.
	exam	1	a villainous climate.
villainously	sub
	head	villainous
	syl	vil+lain+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
villainousness	sub
	head	villainous
	syl	vil+lain+ous+ness
	pos	n.
villainies	infl
	head	villainy
	syl	vil+lain:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
villainy	1.
	syl	vil+lain:y
	pron	<1vil*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	conduct befitting a villain; vicious behaviour or action.
villainy	2.
	syl	vil+lain:y
	pron	<1vil*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	an evil, abhorrent, or criminal act or deed.
villainy	3.
	syl	vil+lain:y
	pron	<1vil*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	the fact or condition of being villainous.
villainy	4.
	syl	vil+lain:y
	pron	<1vil*ni>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a rare word for {villeinage}.
Heitor	infl
	head	Villa-Lobos
	syl	Hei:tor
	pron	<Aj1tor>
	pos	n.
Villa-Lobos	0.
	syl	Vil:la-Lo:bos
	pron	<1vEla:> <1l*ubos>, <1vil*>, Portuguese <1vila> <1lobus>
	pos	n.
	def	1887-1959, Brazilian composer, much of whose work is based on Brazilian folk tunes.
villanella	ety	C16: from Italian, from villano rustic, from Late Latin v*_ill*_anus; see #7villain 
las	infl
	head	villanella
	syl	+las.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
villanella	0.
	syl	vil+la+nel+la
	pron	<2vil*1nel*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of part song origi?!nating in Naples during the 16th century.
villanelle	ety	C16: from French, from Italian #7villanella 
villanelle	0.
	syl	vil+la+nelle
	pron	<2vil*1nel>
	pos	n.
	def	a verse form of French origin consisting of 19 lines arranged in five tercets and a quatrain. The first and third lines of the first tercet recur alternately at the end of each subsequent tercet and both together at the end of the quatrain.
Villanovan	ety	C19: named after the NE Italian town of Villanova, where the first remains of the culture were excavated in 1853
Villanovan	1.
	syl	Vil+la+no+van
	pron	<2vil*1n*uvN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to an early Iron Age culture near Bologna, Italy, characterized by the use of bronze and the primitive use of iron.
Villanovan	2.
	syl	Vil+la+no+van
	pron	<2vil*1n*uvN>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of this culture.
Claude Louis Hector de	infl
	head	Villars
	syl	Claude Louis Hec:tor de
	pron	<klo:d>, <lwi> <ek1tc:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
Villars	0.
	syl	Vil:lars
	pron	French <vi1la:r>, <lwi> <ek1tc:r> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1653-1734, French marshal, distinguished for his command in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-14).
villatic	ety	C17: from Latin v*_illat*_icus, from villa a farm
villatic	0.
	syl	vil+lat+ic
	pron	<vi1l@tik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Literary.
	def	of or relating to a villa, village, or farm; rustic; rural.
-ville	0.
	syl	-ville
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S. (in combination
	def	a place, condition, or quality with a character as specified.
	exam	1	dragsville;
	exam	2	squaresville.
villein	ety	C14: from Old French vilein serf; see #7villain 
villain	alt
	head	villein
	or	villein
	syl	vil+lain
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
villein	0.
	or	villain
	syl	vil+lein
	pron	<1vil*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	a peasant personally bound to his lord, to whom he paid dues and services, sometimes commuted to rents, in return for his land.
villeinage	1.
	syl	vil+lein+age:
	usage	or@T
	def	the status and condition of a villein.
villeinage	2.
	syl	vil+lein+age:
	usage	or@T
	def	the tenure by which a villein held his land.
Pierre Charles Jean Baptiste Silvestre de	infl
	head	Villeneuve
	syl	Pierre Charles Jean Bap:tiste Sil:ves:tre de
	pron	<pje:r> <Sarl> <Z?~a>, <batist> <sil1vestr> <d*>
	pos	n.
Villeneuve	0.
	syl	Ville:neuve
	pron	French <vil1n@o:v>, <batist> <sil1vestr> <d*>
	pos	n.
	def	1763-1806, French admiral, defeated by Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805).
Villeurbanne	0.
	syl	Ville+ur+banne
	pron	French <vil@or1ban>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in E France: an industrial suburb of E Lyons. Pop.: 119438 (1975).
villi	0.
	syl	vil+li
	pron	<1vilI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the plural of {villus}.
George	infl
	head	Villiers
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Villiers	0.
	syl	Vil:liers
	pron	<1vil*z>, <1vilj*z>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Dukes of) {Buckingham}.
Villiers de l'Isle Adam	0.
	syl	Vil:liers de l'Isle A:dam
	qual	French
	def	vilje d$$ lil a#!d*~a) {Au@.gust, Comte de} (o#!gyst, #!k*~@$$:t d$$). 1838-89, French poet and dramatist; pioneer of the symbolist movement. His works include (1883) and the play (1885).
villiform	ety	C19: from New Latin villiformis, from Latin villus shaggy hair+-#7form 
villiform	0.
	syl	vil+li+form
	pron	<1vili2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the form of a villus or a series of villi.
Francois	1.
	head	Villon
	syl	Fran:*,cois
	pron	<fr?~a1swa>
	def	born 1431, French poet. His poems, such as those in (??1456) and (1461), are mostly ballades and rondeaus, verse forms that he revitalized. He was banished in 1463, after which nothing more was heard of him.
Jacques	2.
	head	Villon
	syl	Jacques
	pron	<Za:k>
	def	pseudonym of 1875-1963, French cubist painter and engraver.
villosities	infl
	head	villosity
	syl	vil+los+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
villosity	1.
	syl	vil+los+i:ty
	pron	<vi1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being villous.
villosity	2.
	syl	vil+los+i:ty
	pron	<vi1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a villous coating or surface.
villosity	3.
	syl	vil+los+i:ty
	pron	<vi1lositi>
	pos	n.
	def	a villus or a collection of villi.
villous	ety	C14: from Latin vill*_osus, from villus tuft of hair
villous	1.
	syl	vil+lous
	pron	<1vil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plant parts
	def	covered with long hairs.
villous	2.
	syl	vil+lous
	pron	<1vil*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having villi.
villously	sub
	head	villous
	syl	vil+lous+ly
	pos	adv.
villus	ety	C18: from Latin: shaggy hair
villi	infl
	head	villus
	syl	vil+li
	pron	<1vilI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. usually; pl.
villus	1.
	syl	vil+lus
	pron	<1vil*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Zoology, anatomy.
	def	any of the numerous finger-like projections of the mucous membrane lining the small intestine of many vertebrates.
villus	2.
	syl	vil+lus
	pron	<1vil*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	any similar membranous process, such as any of those in the mammalian placenta.
villus	3.
	syl	vil+lus
	pron	<1vil*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	qual	Botany.
	def	any of various hairlike outgrowths, as from the stem of a moss.
Vilnyus	alt
	head	Vilnius
	or	Vilnius
	syl	Vil+ny+us
	pron	<1vilnius>
	pos	n.
Vilnius	0.
	or	Vilnyus
	syl	Vil+ni+us
	pron	<1vilnius>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, capital of the Lithuanian SSR: passed to Russia in 1795; under Polish rule (1920-39); university (1578). Pop.: 433000 (1975 est.). Russian name: {Vil+na} (#!vilna). Polish name: {Wilno}.
vim	ety	C19: from Latin, from v*_is; related to Greek is strength
vim	0.
	syl	vim
	pron	<vim>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	exuberant vigour and energy.
vimen	ety	C19: from Latin: a pliant twig, osier
vimina	infl
	head	vimen
	syl	vim:i+na
	pron	<1vimin*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vimen	0.
	syl	vi+men
	pron	<1vImen>
	pos	n.
	def	a long flexible shoot that occurs in certain plants.
Viminal	ety	from Latin V*_imin*_alis Collis the Viminal Hill, from v*_imin*_alis of osiers, from v*_imen an osier, referring to the willow grove on the hill
Viminal	0.
	syl	Vim:i+nal
	pron	<1viminL>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the seven hills on which ancient Rome was built.
vimineous	ety	C17: from Latin v*_imineus made of osiers, from v*_imen flexible shoot
vimineous	0.
	syl	vi+min+e:ous
	pron	<vi1mini*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	having, producing, or resembling long flexible shoots.
vin-	0.
	syl	vin-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {vini-} before a vowel.
vina	ety	C18: from Hindi b*_in*_a, from Sanskrit v*_in*_a 
vina	0.
	syl	vi:na
	pron	<1vEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a stringed musical instrument, esp. of India, related to the sitar.
vinaceous	ety	C17: from Late Latin v*_in*_aceus, from Latin v*_inum wine
vinaceous	1.
	syl	vi+na+ceous
	pron	<vI1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or containing wine.
vinaceous	2.
	syl	vi+na+ceous
	pron	<vI1nAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a colour suggestive of red wine.
Vina del Mar	0.
	syl	Vi:?~na del Mar
	pron	Spanish <1bi$ja> <DAl> <1mar>
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in central Chile, just north of Valpara*'iso on the Pacific. Pop.: 229020 (1975 est.).
vinaigrette	ety	C17: from French, from vinaigre #7vinegar 
vinaigrette	1.
	syl	vin:ai+grette
	pron	<2vinA1gret>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vinegarette}. a small decorative bottle or box with a perforated top, used for holding smelling salts, etc.
vinaigrette	2.
	syl	vin:ai+grette
	pron	<2vinA1gret>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {vinaigrette sauce}. a French dressing to which have been added chives, onions, etc., used esp. with salads. {~}
vinaigrette	3.
	syl	vin:ai+grette
	pron	<2vinA1gret>
	pos	n.
	def	served with vinaigrette.
vinasse	ety	C20: from French
vinasse	0.
	syl	vi+nasse
	pron	<vi1n@s>
	pos	n.
	def	the residue left in a still after distilling spirits, esp. brandy.
Vincennes	0.
	syl	Vin+cennes
	pron	French <v*~e1sen>, English <vin1senz>
	pos	n.
	def	a suburb of E Paris: 14th-century castle. Pop.: 44467 (1975).
Saint	infl
	head	Vincent de Paul
	syl	Saint.
	pos	n.
Vincent de Paul	0.
	syl	Vin:cent de Paul
	pron	<1vins*nt> <d*> <1pc:l>, French <v*~es*~a:> <d*> <1pcl>
	pos	n.
	def	??1581-1660, French Roman Catholic priest, who founded two charitable orders, the Lazarists (1625) and the Sisters of Charity (1634). Feast day: July 19.
Vincent's angina	ety	C20: named after J. H. Vincent (died 1950), French bacteri?!ologist
disease	alt
	head	Vincent's angina
	or	Vincent's angina
	syl	dis+ease
	pos	n.
Vincent's angina	0.
	or	disease
	syl	Vin:cent's an+gi+na
	pos	n.
	def	an ulcerative bacterial infection of the mouth, esp. involving the throat and tonsils.
Vinci	0.
	syl	Vin:ci
	pron	<1vinCi>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Leonardo da Vinci}.
vincible	ety	C16: from Latin vincibilis, from vincere to conquer
vincible	0.
	syl	vin+ci:ble
	pron	<1vinsibL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	capable of being defeated or overcome.
vincibility	sub
	head	vincible
	or	vincibleness
	syl	vin+ci:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
vincibleness	sub
	head	vincible
	or	vincibility
	syl	vin+ci:ble+ness
	pos	n.
vinculum	ety	C17: from Latin: bond, from vinc*_ire to bind
vincula	infl
	head	vinculum
	syl	vin+cu+la
	pron	<-l*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vinculum	1.
	syl	vin+cu+lum
	pron	<1viGkjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal line drawn above a group of mathematical terms, used as a sign of aggregation in mathematical expressions, as in +
vinculum	2.a.
	syl	vin+cu+lum
	pron	<1viGkjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any bandlike structure, esp. one uniting two or more parts.
vinculum	2.b.
	syl	vin+cu+lum
	pron	<1viGkjul*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ligament}.
vinculum	3.
	syl	vin+cu+lum
	pron	<1viGkjul*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a unifying bond; tie.
Vindhya Pradesh	0.
	syl	Vin+dhya Pra+desh
	pron	<1vindj*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of central India: merged with the reorganized Madhya Pradesh in 1956.
Mountains	alt
	head	Vindhya Range
	or	Vindhya Range
	syl	Moun+tains
	pos	n.
Vindhya Range	0.
	or	Mountains
	syl	Vin+dhya Range
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in central India: separates the Ganges basin from the Deccan, marking the limits of northern and peninsular India. Greatest height: 1113 m (3651 ft.).
vindicable	0.
	syl	vin+di+ca:ble
	pron	<1vindik*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being vindicated; justifiable.
vindicability	sub
	head	vindicable
	syl	vin+di+ca:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
vindicate	ety	C17: from Latin vindic*_are, from vindex claimant
vindicate	1.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clear from guilt, accusation, blame, etc., as by evidence or argument.
vindicate	2.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide justification for.
	exam	1	his promotion vindicated his unconventional attitude.
vindicate	3.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to uphold, maintain, or defend (a cause, etc.).
	exam	1	to vindicate a claim.
vindicate	4.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Roman law.
	def	to bring an action to regain possession of (property) under claim of legal title.
vindicate	5.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to claim, as for oneself or another.
vindicate	6.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to take revenge on or for; punish.
vindicate	7.
	syl	vin+di+cate
	pron	<1vindi2kAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to set free.
vindicator	sub
	head	vindicate
	syl	vin+di+2ca+tor
	pos	n.
vindication	1.
	syl	vin+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2vindi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vindicating or the condition of being vindicated.
vindication	2.
	syl	vin+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2vindi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of exoneration from an accusation.
vindication	3.
	syl	vin+di+ca+tion
	pron	<2vindi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a fact, evidence, circumstance, etc., that serves to vindicate a theory or claim.
vindictive	ety	C17: from Latin vindicta revenge, from vindic*_are to #7vindicate 
vindictive	1.
	syl	vin+dic+tive
	pron	<vin1diktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed to seek vengeance.
vindictive	2.
	syl	vin+dic+tive
	pron	<vin1diktiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by spite or rancour.
vindictive	3.
	syl	vin+dic+tive
	pron	<vin1diktiv>
	pos	adj.
	usage	English law. of damages
	def	in excess of the compensation due to the plaintiff and imposed in punishment of the defendant.
vindictively	sub
	head	vindictive
	syl	vin+1dic+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
vindictiveness	sub
	head	vindictive
	syl	vin+1dic+tive+ness
	pos	n.
vine	ety	C13: from Old French vine, from Latin v*_inea vineyard, from v*_ineus belonging to wine, from v*_inum wine
vine	1.
	syl	vine
	pron	<vIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants, esp. the grapevine, having long flexible stems that creep along the ground or climb by clinging to a support by means of tendrils, leafstalks, etc.
vine	2.
	syl	vine
	pron	<vIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the stem of such a plant.
vined	sub
	head	vine
	syl	vined
	pos	adj.
vineless	sub
	head	vine
	syl	vine+less
	pos	adj.
vinelike	sub
	head	vine
	syl	vine+2like
	pos	adj.
viny	sub
	head	vine
	syl	vin:y
	pos	adj.
vinedresser	0.
	syl	vine+dress:er
	pron	<1vIn2dres*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who prunes, tends, or cultivates grapevines.
vinegar	ety	C13: from Old French vinaigre, from vin #7wine+ aigre sour, from Latin acer sharp
vinegar	1.
	syl	vin+e:gar
	pron	<1vinig*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sour-tasting liquid consisting of impure dilute acetic acid, made by oxidation of the ethyl alcohol in beer, wine, or cider. It is used as a condiment or preservative.
vinegar	2.
	syl	vin+e:gar
	pron	<1vinig*>
	pos	n.
	def	sourness or peevishness of temper, countenance, speech, etc.
vinegar	3.
	syl	vin+e:gar
	pron	<1vinig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	a medicinal solution in dilute acetic acid.
vinegar	4.
	syl	vin+e:gar
	pron	<1vinig*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	vitality.
vinegar	5.
	syl	vin+e:gar
	pron	<1vinig*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply vinegar to.
vinegarish	sub
	head	vinegar
	syl	vin+e:gar+ish
	pos	adj.
vinegar-like	sub
	head	vinegar
	syl	vin:e:gar-2like
	pos	adj.
vinegar eel	0.
	syl	vin+e:gar eel
	pos	n.
	def	a nematode worm, that feeds on the organisms that cause fermentation in vinegar and other liquids. Also called: {vinegar worm, eelworm}.
vinegarette	0.
	syl	vin+e:gar+ette
	pron	<2vinig*1ret>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {vinaigrette} (sense 1).
vinegar fly	0.
	syl	vin+e:gar fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various dipterous flies of the genus See {drosophila}.
vinegarroon	ety	from Mexican Spanish vinagr*'on, from Spanish vinagre #7vinegar 
vinegarroon	0.
	syl	vin+e:gar+roon
	pron	<2vinig*1ru:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a large whip scorpion, of the southwestern U.S. and Mexico that emits a vinegary odour when alarmed.
Vineland	0.
	syl	Vine+land
	pron	<1vInl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Vinland}.
vineries	infl
	head	vinery
	syl	vin+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vinery	1.
	syl	vin+er:y
	pron	<1vIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a hothouse for growing grapes.
vinery	2.
	syl	vin+er:y
	pron	<1vIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {vineyard}.
vinery	3.
	syl	vin+er:y
	pron	<1vIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	vines collectively.
vineyard	ety	Old English w*_ingeard; see #7vine, {yard %2}; related to Old High German w*_ingart, Old Norse vingarthr 
vineyard	0.
	syl	vine+yard
	pron	<1vinj*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a plantation of grapevines, esp. where wine grapes are produced.
vineyardist	sub
	head	vineyard
	syl	vine+yard+ist
	pos	n.
vingt-et-un	ety	literally: twenty-one
vingt-et-un	0.
	syl	vingt-et-un
	pron	French. <v*~etA1*~@o>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{pontoon%2}}.
vini-	ety	from Latin v*_inum 
vinic	ety	C19: from Latin v*_inum wine
vinic	0.
	syl	vi+nic
	pron	<1vInik>, <1vinik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or contained in wine.
viniculture	0.
	syl	vin:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1vini2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or business of growing grapes and making wine.
vinicultural	sub
	head	viniculture
	syl	vin:i+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
viniculturist	sub
	head	viniculture
	syl	vin:i+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
viniferous	0.
	syl	vi+nif+er+ous
	pron	<vi1nif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	wine-producing.
vinificator	ety	C19: from Latin v*_inum wine+ facere to make
vinificator	0.
	syl	vi+nif:i+ca+tor
	pron	<1vinifi2kAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a condenser that collects the alcohol vapour escaping from fermenting wine.
Vineland	alt
	head	Vinland
	or	Vinland
	syl	Vine+land
	pron	<1vInl*nd>
	pos	n.
Vinland	0.
	or	Vineland
	syl	Vin+land
	pron	<1vinl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the stretch of the E coast of North America visited by Leif Ericson and other Vikings from about 1000.
Vinnitsa	0.
	syl	Vin+ni+tsa
	pron	Russian <1vinnits*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the central Ukrainian SSR: passed from Polish to Russian rule in 1793. Pop.: 277000 (1975 est.).
vino	ety	jocular use of Italian or Spanish vino 
vinos	infl
	head	vino
	syl	vi:nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vino	0.
	syl	vi:no
	pron	<1vEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {wine}.
vins ordinaires	infl
	head	vin ordinaire
	syl	vins or+di+naires
	pron	<v*~e> <zcrdi1ne:r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vin ordinaire	0.
	syl	vin or+di+naire
	pron	French. <v*~e> <crdi1ne:r>
	pos	n.
	def	cheap table wine, esp. French.
vinosity	ety	C17: from Late Latin v*_in*_ositas, from Latin v*_in*_osus, #7vinous 
vinosity	0.
	syl	vi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<vi1nositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the distinctive and essential quality and flavour of wine.
vinous	ety	C17: from Latin v*_in*_osus, from v*_inum #7wine 
vinous	1.
	syl	vi+nous
	pron	<1vIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of wine.
vinous	2.
	syl	vi+nous
	pron	<1vIn*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	indulging in or indicative of indulgence in wine.
	exam	1	a vinous complexion.
vintage	ety	C15: from Old French vendage (influenced by vintener #7vintner) #7, from Latin vind*_emia, from v*_inum #7wine, grape+ d*_emere to take away (from d*_e- away+ emere to take)
vintage	1.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the wine obtained from a harvest of grapes, esp. in an outstandingly good year, referred to by the year involved, the district, or the vineyard.
vintage	2.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the harvest from which such a wine is obtained.
vintage	3.a.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the harvesting of wine grapes.
vintage	3.b.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the season of harvesting these grapes or for making wine.
vintage	4.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a time of origin.
	exam	1	a car of Edwardian vintage.
vintage	5.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a group of contemporary people or objects.
	exam	1	a fashion of last season's vintage.
vintage	6.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine
	def	of an outstandingly good year.
vintage	7.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	representative of the best and most typical.
	exam	1	vintage Shakespeare.
vintage	8.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	of lasting interest and importance; venerable; classic.
	exam	1	vintage sculpture.
vintage	9.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned; dated.
vintage	10.
	syl	vin+tage
	pron	<1vintiJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gather (grapes) or make (wine).
vintage car	0.
	syl	vin+tage car
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an old car, esp. one constructed between 1919 and 1930. Compare {veteran car}.
vintager	0.
	syl	vin+tag+er
	pron	<1vintiJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	a grape harvester.
vintner	ety	C15: from Old French vinetier, from Medieval Latin v*_in*_et*_arius, from Latin v*_in*_etum vineyard, from v*_inum #7wine 
vintner	0.
	syl	vint+ner
	pron	<1vintn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wine merchant.
vinyl	ety	C19: from #7vini -#7+ -#7yl 
vinyl	1.
	syl	vi+nyl
	pron	<1vInil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the monovalent group of atoms CH\2CH-.
	exam	1	a vinyl polymer;
	exam	2	vinyl chloride.
vinyl	2.
	syl	vi+nyl
	pron	<1vInil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or made of a vinyl resin.
	exam	1	a vinyl raincoat.
vinyl	3.
	syl	vi+nyl
	pron	<1vInil>
	pos	n.
	def	any vinyl polymer, resin, or plastic, esp. PVC.
vinyl acetate	0.
	syl	vi+nyl ac+e:tate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless volatile liquid unsaturated ester that polymerizes readily in light and is used for making polyvinyl acetate. Formula: CH\2:CHOOCCH\3.
vinyl chloride	0.
	syl	vi+nyl chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless flammable gaseous unsatu?!rated compound made by the chlorination of ethylene and used as a refrigerant and in the manufacture of PVC; chloroethylene; chloroethene. Formula: CH:CHCl.
vinylidene	0.
	syl	vi+nyl:i+dene
	pron	<vI1nili2dEn>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, consisting of, or containing the group CH\2:C.
	exam	1	a vinylidene group or radical;
	exam	2	vinylidene chloride;
	exam	3	a vinylidene resin.
polymer	alt
	head	vinyl resin
	or	vinyl resin
	syl	pol:y+mer
	pos	n.
vinyl resin	0.
	or	polymer
	syl	vi+nyl res+in
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a class of thermo?!plastic materials, esp. PVC and polyvinyl acetate, made by polymerizing vinyl compounds.
viol	ety	C15: from Old French viole, from Old Proven*,cal viola; see #7viola %1
viol	0.
	syl	vi:ol
	pron	<1vI*l>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a family of stringed musical instruments that preceded the violin family, consisting of a fretted fingerboard, a body rather like that of a violin but having a flat back and six strings, played with a curved blow. They are held between the knees when played and have a quiet yet penetrat?!ing tone; they were much played, esp. in consorts, in the 16th and 17th centuries.
viola	ety	C18: from Italian viola, probably from Old Proven*,cal viola, of uncertain origin; perhaps related to Latin v*_itul*_ar*_i to rejoice
viola	H1.1.
	syl	vi:o+la
	pron	<vi1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a bowed stringed instrument, the alto of the violin family; held beneath the chin when played. It is pitched and tuned an octave above the cello.
viola	H1.2.
	syl	vi:o+la
	pron	<vi1*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various instruments of the viol family, such as the viola da gamba.
viola	ety	C15: from Latin: violet
viola	H2.0.
	syl	vi:o+la
	pron	<1vI*l*>, <vI1*u->
	pos	n.
	def	any temperate perennial herbaceous plant of the violaceous genus the flowers of which have showy irregular petals, white, yellow, blue, or mauve in colour. See also {{violet} (sense 1)}}, {{pansy} (sense 1).
violaceous	ety	C17: from Latin viol*_aceus, from viola #7violet 
violaceous	1.
	syl	vi:o+la+ceous
	pron	<2vI*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of herbaceous plants and shrubs including the violets and pansies.
violaceous	2.
	syl	vi:o+la+ceous
	pron	<2vI*1lAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour violet.
viola clef	0.
	syl	vi:o+la clef
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {alto clef}.
viola da braccio	ety	from Italian, liter?!ally: viol for the arm
viola da braccio	1.
	syl	vi:o+la da brac+ci:o
	pron	<vi1*ul*> <d*> <1br@Ci2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an old name for {viola%1} (sense 1).
viola da braccio	2.
	syl	vi:o+la da brac+ci:o
	pron	<vi1*ul*> <d*> <1br@Ci2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of viol held on the shoulder, from which the modern viola was developed.
viola da gamba	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: viol for the leg
viola da gamba	0.
	syl	vi:o+la da gam+ba
	pron	<vi1*ul*> <d*> <1g@mb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest and lowest member of the viol family. See {viol}.
viola d'amore	ety	C18: from Italian, literally: viol of love
viola d'amore	0.
	syl	vi:o+la d'a:mo+re
	pron	<vi1*ul*> <d@1mc:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument of the viol family having no frets, seven strings, and a set of sympathetic strings. It was held under the chin when played.
violate	ety	C15: from Latin viol*_are to do violence to, from v*_is strength
violate	1.
	syl	vi:o+late
	pron	<1vI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to break, disregard, or infringe on (a law, agreement, etc.).
violate	2.
	syl	vi:o+late
	pron	<1vI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rape or otherwise sexually assault.
violate	3.
	syl	vi:o+late
	pron	<1vI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb rudely or improperly; break in upon.
violate	4.
	syl	vi:o+late
	pron	<1vI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat irreverently or disrespectfully; outrage.
	exam	1	he violated a sanctuary.
violate	5.
	syl	vi:o+late
	pron	<1vI*2lAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to mistreat physically.
violate	6.
	syl	vi:o+late
	pron	<1vI*2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	violated or dishonoured.
violable	sub
	head	violate
	syl	vi:o+la:ble
	pos	adj.
violability	sub
	head	violate
	or	violableness
	syl	vi:o+la:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
violableness	sub
	head	violate
	or	violability
	syl	vi:o+la:ble+ness
	pos	n.
violably	sub
	head	violate
	syl	vi:o+la:bly
	pos	adv.
violator	sub
	head	violate
	or	violater
	syl	vi:o+2la+tor
	pos	n.
violater	sub
	head	violate
	or	violator
	syl	vi:o+2lat+er
	pos	n.
violence	ety	C13: via Old French from Latin violentia impetuosity, from violentus #7violent 
violence	1.
	syl	vi:o+lence
	pron	<1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise or an instance of physical force, usually effecting or intended to effect injuries, destruction, etc.
violence	2.
	syl	vi:o+lence
	pron	<1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	powerful, untamed, or devastating force.
	exam	1	the violence of the sea.
violence	3.
	syl	vi:o+lence
	pron	<1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	great strength of feeling, as in lan?!guage, etc.; fervour.
violence	4.
	syl	vi:o+lence
	pron	<1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	an unjust, unwarranted, or unlawful display of force, esp. such as tends to overawe or intimidate.
violence	5.a.
	syl	vi:o+lence
	pron	<1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to inflict harm upon; damage or violate.
	exam	1	they did violence to the prisoners.
violence	5.b.
	syl	vi:o+lence
	pron	<1vI*l*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	to distort or twist the sense or intention of.
	exam	1	the reporters did violence to my speech.
violent	ety	C14: from Latin violentus, probably from v*_is strength
violent	1.
	syl	vi:o+lent
	pron	<1vI*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked or caused by great physical force or violence.
	exam	1	a violent stab.
violent	2.
	syl	vi:o+lent
	pron	<1vI*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	tending to the use of violence, esp. in order to injure or intimidate others.
violent	3.
	syl	vi:o+lent
	pron	<1vI*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by intensity of any kind.
	exam	1	a violent clash of colours.
violent	4.
	syl	vi:o+lent
	pron	<1vI*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by an undue use of force; severe; harsh.
violent	5.
	syl	vi:o+lent
	pron	<1vI*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused by or displaying strong or undue mental or emotional force.
	exam	1	a violent tongue.
violent	6.
	syl	vi:o+lent
	pron	<1vI*l*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to distort the meaning or intent.
	exam	1	a violent interpretation of the text.
violently	sub
	head	violent
	syl	vi:o+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
violet	ety	C14: from Old French violete a little violet, from viole, from Latin viola violet
violet	1.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate perennial herbaceous plants of the violaceous genus such as ({sweet} (or {garden) violet}) , typically having mauve or bluish flowers with irregular showy petals.
violet	2.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any other plant of the genus such as the wild pansy.
violet	3.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar but unrelated plants, such as the African violet.
violet	4.a.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours that vary in saturation but have the same purplish-blue hue. They lie at one end of the visible spectrum, next to blue; approximate wavelength range 445-390 nanometres.
violet	4.b.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a violet dress.
violet	5.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	a dye or pigment of or producing these colours.
violet	6.
	syl	vi:o+let
	pron	<1vI*lit>
	pos	n.
	def	violet clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in violet.
shrinking violet	7.
	head	violet
	syl	shrinking violet.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a shy person.
violet-like	sub
	head	violet
	syl	vi:o:let-2like
	pos	adj.
violin	ety	C16: from Italian violino a little viola, from #7viola %1
violin	0.
	syl	vi:o+lin
	pron	<2vI*1lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a bowed stringed instrument, the highest member of the violin family, consisting of a fingerboard, a hollow wooden body with waisted sides, and a sounding board connected to the back by means of a soundpost that also supports the bridge. It has two f-shaped sound holes cut in the belly. The instrument, noted for its fine and flexible tone, is the most important of the stringed instruments. It is held under the chin when played. Range: roughly three and a half octaves upwards from G below middle C.
violinist	0.
	syl	vi:o+lin+ist
	pron	<2vI*1linist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the violin.
violist	H1.0.
	syl	vi+ol+ist
	pron	<vi1*ulist>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who plays the viola.
violist	H2.0.
	syl	vi+ol+ist
	pron	<1vI*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who plays the viol.
Eugene Emmanuel	infl
	head	Viollet-le-Duc
	syl	Eu:g*`ene Em:ma:nuel
	pron	<$oZen> <ema1n$hel>
	pos	n.
Viollet-le-Duc	0.
	syl	Viol:let-le-Duc
	pron	French <vjcle> <l*> <1dyk>
	pos	n.
	def	1814-79, French architect and leader of the Gothic revival in France, noted for his dictionary of French architecture (1854-68) and for his restoration of medieval buildings.
violoncello	ety	C18: from Italian, from #7violone +- cello, diminutive suffix
los	infl
	head	violoncello
	syl	+los.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
violoncello	0.
	syl	vi:o+lon+cel+lo
	pron	<2vI*l*n1Cel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {cello}.
violoncellist	sub
	head	violoncello
	syl	vi:o+lon+1cel+list
	pos	n.
violone	ety	C18: from Italian, from #7viola %1+ -one, augmentative suffix
violone	0.
	syl	vi:o+lone
	pron	<1vI*2l*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the double-bass member of the viol family lying an octave below the viola da gamba. It corresponds to the double bass in the violin family.
VIP	0.
	syl	V.I.P.
	qual	Informal. abbrev. for
	def	very important person.
viper	ety	C16: from Latin v*_ipera, perhaps from v*_ivus living+ parere to bear, referring to a tradition that the viper was viviparous
viper	1.
	syl	vi+per
	pron	<1vIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any venomous Old World snake of the family esp. any of the genus (the adder and related forms), having hollow fangs in the upper jaw that are used to inject venom.
viper	2.
	syl	vi+per
	pron	<1vIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other snakes, such as the horned viper.
viper	3.
	syl	vi+per
	pron	<1vIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {pit viper}.
viper	4.
	syl	vi+per
	pron	<1vIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a malicious or treacherous person.
viper-like	sub
	head	viper
	syl	vi:per-2like
	pos	adj.
viperish	alt
	head	viperous
	or	viperous
	syl	vi+per+ish
	pos	adj.
viperous	1.
	or	viperish
	syl	vi+per+ous
	pron	<1vIp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {vi+per+ine} (#!va$Ip$$@!ra$In). of, relating to, or resembling a viper.
viperous	2.
	or	viperish
	syl	vi+per+ous
	pron	<1vIp*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	malicious.
viperously	sub
	head	viperous
	or	viperishly
	syl	vi+per+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
viperishly	sub
	head	viperous
	or	viperously
	syl	vi+per+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
viper's bugloss	0.
	syl	vi+per's bu+gloss
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian boraginaceous weed, having blue flowers and pink buds. Also called (U.S.): {blueweed}, (Austral.) {Paterson's curse}.
VIR	ety	Latin: Victoria, Empress and Queen
VIR	0.
	syl	VIR
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Victoria Imperatrix Regina.
virago	ety	Old English, from Latin: a manlike maiden, from vir a man
viragoes	infl
	head	virago
	or	viragos
	syl	vi+ra+goes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
viragos	infl
	head	virago
	or	viragoes
	syl	vi+ra+gos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
virago	1.
	syl	vi+ra+go
	pron	<vi1ra:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud, violent, and ill-tempered woman; scold; shrew.
virago	2.
	syl	vi+ra+go
	pron	<vi1ra:g*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a strong, brave, or warlike woman; amazon.
viraginous	sub
	head	virago
	syl	vi+rag:i+nous
	pron	<vi1r@Ji?!n*s>
	pos	adj.
virago-like	sub
	head	virago
	syl	vi:1ra:go-2like
	pos	adj.
viral	0.
	syl	vi+ral
	pron	<1vIr*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or caused by a virus.
Vir Chakra	ety	Hindi: vir brave man+ chakra wheel
Vir Chakra	0.
	syl	Vir Chak+ra
	pron	<1vEr> <1C^kr*>
	pos	n.
	def	an award made to distinguished soldiers by the Government of India.
Rudolf Ludwig Karl	infl
	head	Virchow
	syl	Ru:dolf Lud:wig Karl
	pron	<1ru:dclf> <1lu:tvi*,c>, <karl>
	pos	n.
Virchow	0.
	syl	Vir:chow
	pron	German <1fir*,co>, <karl>
	pos	n.
	def	1821-1902, German pathologist, who is considered the founder of modern (cellular) pathology.
virelay	ety	C14: from Old French virelai, probably from vireli (associated with lai #7{lay %4}), meaningless word used as a refrain
virelay	1.
	syl	vir+e:lay
	pron	<1viri2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	an old French verse form, rarely used in English, having short lines on two rhymes throughout and two opening lines recurring at intervals.
virelay	2.
	syl	vir+e:lay
	pron	<1viri2lA>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar forms.
Lasse	infl
	head	Viren
	syl	Las:se
	pron	<1l@si>
	pos	n.
Viren	0.
	syl	Vi:ren
	pron	<1vi*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1949, Finnish distance runner: winner of the 5000 metres and the 10000 metres in the 1976 Olympic Games.
vireo	ety	C19: from Latin: a bird, probably a greenfinch; compare vir*_ere to be green
vireos	infl
	head	vireo
	syl	vir:e:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vireo	0.
	syl	vir:e:o
	pron	<1viri*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any insectivorous American songbird of the family esp. those of the genus having an olive grey back with pale underparts.
virescence	ety	C19: see #7virescent 
virescence	1.
	syl	vi+res+cence
	pron	<vi1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	usage	in plants
	def	the state of becoming green, esp. by the action of disease, etc., in parts not normally green.
virescence	2.
	syl	vi+res+cence
	pron	<vi1res*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being or the process of becoming green.
virescent	ety	C19: from Latin virescere to grow green, from vir*_ere to be green
virescent	0.
	syl	vi+res+cent
	pron	<vi1res*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	greenish or becoming green.
virga	ety	C20: from Latin: streak
virga	0.
	syl	vir+ga
	pron	<1vR:g*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes functioning as; pl.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	wisps of rain or snow, seen trailing from clouds, that evaporate before reaching the earth.
virgate	ety	C19: from Latin virg*_atus made of twigs, from virga a rod
virgate	H1.0.
	syl	vir+gate
	pron	<1vR:git>, <-gAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	long, straight, and thin; rod-shaped.
	exam	1	virgate stems.
virgate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin virg*_ata (terrae) a rod's measurement (of land), from Latin virga rod; the phrase is a translation of Old English gierd landes a yard of land
virgate	H2.0.
	syl	vir+gate
	pron	<1vR:git>, <-gAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an obsolete measure of land area, usually taken as equivalent to 30 acres.
Vergil	alt
	head	Virgil
	or	Virgil
	syl	Ver:gil
	pron	<1vR:Jil>
	pos	n.
Virgil	0.
	or	Vergil
	syl	Vir:gil
	pron	<1vR:Jil>
	pos	n.
	def	Latin name 70-19 #7b.c., Roman poet, patronized by Maecenas. The (42-37), ten pastoral poems, and the (37-30), four books on the art of farming, established Virgil as the foremost poet of his age. His masterpiece is the (30-19).
Virgilian	sub
	head	Virgil
	or	Vergilian
	syl	Vir+1gil+i:an
	pos	adj.
Vergilian	sub
	head	Virgil
	or	Virgilian
	syl	Ver+1gil+i:an
	pos	adj.
virgin	ety	C13: from Old French virgine, from Latin virg*_o virgin
virgin	1.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a woman, who has never had sexual intercourse.
virgin	2.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	an unmarried woman who has taken a religious vow of chastity in order to dedicate herself totally to God.
virgin	3.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	any female animal that has never mated.
virgin	4.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a female insect that produces offspring by parthenogenesis.
virgin	5.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	of, relating to, resembling, suitable for, or characteristic of a virgin or virgins; chaste.
virgin	6.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	pure and natural, uncorrupted, unsullied, or untouched.
	exam	1	virgin purity.
virgin	7.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	not yet cultivated, explored, exploited, etc., by man.
	exam	1	the virgin forests.
virgin	8.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	being the first or happening for the first time.
virgin	9.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of vegetable oils
	def	obtained directly by the first pressing of fruits, leaves, or seeds of plants without applying heat.
virgin	10.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; of a metal
	def	made from an ore rather than from scrap.
virgin	11.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	occurring naturally in a pure and uncombined form.
	exam	1	virgin silver.
virgin	12.
	syl	vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal; Physics. of a neutron
	def	not having experienced a collision.
the	1.
	head	Virgin
	syl	the.
	def	See {Virgin Mary}.
Virgin	H1.2.
	syl	Vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	a statue or other artistic representation of the Virgin Mary.
the	infl
	head	Virgin
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Virgin	H2.0.
	syl	Vir+gin
	pron	<1vR:Jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Virgo, the sixth sign of the zodiac.
virginal	ety	C15: from Latin virgin*_alis maidenly, from virg*_o virgin
virginal	H1.1.
	syl	vir+gin+al
	pron	<1vR:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characterized by, proper to, or maintaining a state of virginity; chaste.
virginal	H1.2.
	syl	vir+gin+al
	pron	<1vR:JinL>
	pos	adj.
	def	ex?!tremely pure or fresh; untouched; undefiled.
virginally	sub
	head	virginal
	syl	vir+gin+al+ly
	pos	adv.
virginal	ety	C16: probably from Latin virgin*_alis #7virginal %1#7, perhaps because it was played largely by young ladies
virginal	H2.0.
	syl	vir+gin+al
	pron	<1vR:JinL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a smaller version of the harpsichord, but oblong in shape, having one manual and no pedals.
virginalist	sub
	head	virginal
	syl	vir+gin+al+ist
	pos	n.
virgin birth	0.
	syl	vir+gin birth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {parthenogenesis} (sense 2)}.
Virgin Birth	0.
	syl	Vir+gin Birth
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father but was conceived solely by the direct intervention of the Holy Spirit so that Mary remained miraculously a virgin during and after his birth.
Virginia	H1.0.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a
	pron	<v*1Jini*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes not cap.
	def	a type of flue-cured tobacco grown originally in Virginia.
Virginia	H2.0.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a
	pron	<v*1Jini*>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the eastern U.S., on the Atlantic: site of the first permanent English settlement in North America; consists of a low-lying deeply indented coast rising inland to the Piedmont plateau and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Capital: Richmond. Pop.: 4648494 (1970). Area: 103030 sq. km (39780 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Va}. or (with zip code) {VA}
Virginian	sub
	head	Virginia
	syl	Vir+1gin+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
Virginia Beach	0.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a Beach
	pos	n.
	def	a city and resort in SE Virginia, on the Atlantic. Pop.: 199613 (1973 est.).
Virginia creeper	1.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {American ivy, woodbine}. a vitaceous woody vine, of North America, having tendrils with adhesive tips, bluish-black berry-like fruits, and compound leaves: widely planted for ornament.
Virginia creeper	2.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Japanese ivy}. a similar related plant, of SE Asia, having trilobed leaves and purple berries. U.S. name: {Boston ivy}.
Virginia deer	0.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a deer
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {white-tailed deer}.
Virginia reel	1.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a reel
	pos	n.
	def	an American country dance.
Virginia reel	2.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a reel
	pos	n.
	def	music written for or in the manner of this dance.
Virginia stock	0.
	syl	Vir+gin:i:a stock
	pos	n.
	def	a Mediterranean cruciferous plant, cultivated for its white and pink flowers.
Virgin Islands	0.
	syl	Vir+gin Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of about 100 small islands (14 inhabited) in the West Indies, east of Puerto Rico: discovered by Columbus (1493); consists of the British Virgin Islands in the east and the Virgin Islands of the United States in the west and south. Area: 497 sq. km (192 sq. miles).
Virgin Islands of the United States	0.
	syl	Vir+gin Is+lands of the U:nit+ed States
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a territory of the U.S. in the Caribbean, consisting of islands west and south of the British Virgin Islands: purchased from Denmark in 1917 for their strategic importance. Capital: Charlotte Amalie. Pop.: 63200 (1970). Area: 344 sq. km (133 sq. miles). Former name: {Danish West Indies}.
virginity	1.
	syl	vir+gin+i:ty
	pron	<v*1Jiniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or fact of being a virgin; maidenhood; chastity.
virginity	2.
	syl	vir+gin+i:ty
	pron	<v*1Jiniti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being untouched, unsullied, etc.
virginium	0.
	syl	vir+gin+i:um
	pron	<v*1Jini*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a former name for {francium}.
Virgin Mary	0.
	syl	Vir+gin Mar:y
	pos	n.
	def	Mary, the mother of Christ. Also called: the {Virgin}.
virgin's-bower	0.
	syl	vir:gin's-bow:er
	pos	n.
	def	any of several American clematis plants, esp. of E North America, which has clusters of small white flowers.
virgin wool	0.
	syl	vir+gin wool
	pos	n.
	def	wool that is being processed or woven for the first time.
Virgo	ety	C14: from Latin
Virginis	infl
	head	Virgo
	syl	Vir+gi+nis
	pron	<1vR:Jinis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Virgo	1.
	syl	Vir+go
	pron	<1vR:g*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	a large zodiacal constellation on the celestial equator, lying between Leo and Libra. It contains the star Spica and a cluster of several thousand galaxies, the {Virgo cluster}, lying 20 million light years away.
Virgo	2.a.
	syl	Vir+go
	pron	<1vR:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: the {Virgin}. the sixth sign of the zodiac, symbol ##, having a mutable earth classification and ruled by the planet Mercury. The sun is in this sign between about Aug. 23 and Sept. 22.
Virgo	2.b.
	syl	Vir+go
	pron	<1vR:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Vir+go@.an} (v$z$:#!g$$$u$$n) a person born when the sun is in this sign. {~}
Virgo	3.
	syl	Vir+go
	pron	<1vR:g*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Virgoan}. born under or characteristic of Virgo.
virgo intacta	ety	Latin, literally: untouched virgin
virgo intacta	0.
	syl	vir+go in+tac+ta
	pron	<1vR:g*u> <in1t@kt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman who has not had sexual intercourse.
virgulate	ety	C19: from Latin virgula a little rod, from virga rod
virgulate	0.
	syl	vir+gu+late
	pron	<1vR:gjulit>, <-2lAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	rod-shaped or rodlike.
virgule	ety	C19: from French: comma, from Latin virgula a little rod, from virga rod
virgule	0.
	syl	vir+gule
	pron	<1vR:gju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	another name for {solidus}.
viridescent	ety	C19: from Late Latin viridescere to grow green, from Latin viridis green
viridescent	0.
	syl	vir:i+des+cent
	pron	<2viri1desNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	greenish or tending to become green.
viridescence	sub
	head	viridescent
	syl	vir:i+1des+cence
	pos	n.
viridian	ety	C19: from Latin viridis green
viridian	0.
	syl	vi+rid+i:an
	pron	<vi1ridi*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a green pigment consisting of a hydrated form of chromic oxide.
viridity	ety	C15: from Latin viridit*_as, from viridis green
viridity	1.
	syl	vi+rid+i:ty
	pron	<vi1riditi>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or state of being green; greenness; verdancy.
viridity	2.
	syl	vi+rid+i:ty
	pron	<vi1riditi>
	pos	n.
	def	innocence, youth, or freshness.
virile	ety	C15: from Latin vir*_ilis manly, from vir a man; related to Old English wer man and probably to Latin vis strength
virile	1.
	syl	vir+ile
	pron	<1virIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or having the characteristics of an adult male.
virile	2.
	syl	vir+ile
	pron	<1virIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or capable of copulation or procreation.
virile	3.
	syl	vir+ile
	pron	<1virIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	strong, forceful, or vigorous.
virility	sub
	head	virile
	syl	vi+ril+i:ty
	pron	<vi1riliti>
	pos	n.
virilism	0.
	syl	vir:i+lism
	pron	<1viri2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the abnormal development in a woman of male secondary sex characteristics.
virology	0.
	syl	vi+rol+o:gy
	pron	<vI1rol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of medicine concerned with the study of viruses and the diseases they cause.
virological	sub
	head	virology
	syl	vi+ro+log:i+cal
	pron	<2vIr*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
virologist	sub
	head	virology
	syl	vi+1rol:o+gist
	pos	n.
virtu	ety	C18: from Italian virt*`u; see #7virtue 
vertu	alt
	head	virtu
	or	virtu
	syl	ver+tu
	pron	<vR:1tu:>
	pos	n.
virtu	1.
	or	vertu
	syl	vir+tu
	pron	<vR:1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a taste or love for curios or works of fine art; connoisseurship.
virtu	2.
	or	vertu
	syl	vir+tu
	pron	<vR:1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	such objects collectively.
virtu	3.
	or	vertu
	syl	vir+tu
	pron	<vR:1tu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being rare, beautiful, or otherwise appealing to a connoisseur (esp. in the phrases {articles of virtu; objects of virtu}) .
virtual	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin virtu*_alis effective, from Latin virt*_us #7virtue 
virtual	1.
	syl	vir+tu:al
	pron	<1vR:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the essence or effect but not the appearance or form of.
	exam	1	a virtual revolution.
virtual	2.
	syl	vir+tu:al
	pron	<1vR:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	being, relating to, or involving a virtual image.
	exam	1	a virtual focus.
virtual	3.
	syl	vir+tu:al
	pron	<1vR:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	of or relating to virtual storage.
	exam	1	virtual memory.
virtual	4.
	syl	vir+tu:al
	pron	<1vR:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	capable of producing an effect through inherent power or virtue.
virtual	5.
	syl	vir+tu:al
	pron	<1vR:Cu*l>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	designating or relating to a particle exchanged between other particles that are interacting by a field of force.
	exam	1	a virtual photon.
virtuality	sub
	head	virtual
	syl	vir+tu+1al+i:ty
	pos	n.
virtual image	0.
	syl	vir+tu:al im+age
	pos	n.
	def	an optical image formed by the apparent divergence of rays from a point, rather than their actual divergence from a point.
virtually	0.
	syl	vir+tu+al+ly
	pron	<1vR:Cu*li>
	pos	adv.
	def	in effect though not in fact; pra?!tically; nearly.
virtual storage	0.
	syl	vir+tu:al stor+age
	pos	n.
	def	a computer system in which the size of the memory is effectively increased by automatically transferring sections of a program from a large capacity backing store, such as a disk, into the smaller core memory as they are required.
virtue	ety	C13 vertu, from Old French, from Latin virt*_us manliness, courage, from vir man
virtue	1.
	syl	vir+tue
	pron	<1vR:tju:>, <-Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or practice of moral excellence or righteousness.
virtue	2.
	syl	vir+tue
	pron	<1vR:tju:>, <-Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular moral excellence.
	exam	1	the virtue of tolerance.
virtue	3.
	syl	vir+tue
	pron	<1vR:tju:>, <-Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) or theological virtues (faith, hope, and charity).
virtue	4.
	syl	vir+tue
	pron	<1vR:tju:>, <-Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	any admirable quality, feature, or trait.
virtue	5.
	syl	vir+tue
	pron	<1vR:tju:>, <-Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an effective, active, or inherent power or force.
virtue	6.
	syl	vir+tue
	pron	<1vR:tju:>, <-Cu:>
	pos	n.
	def	chastity, esp. in women.
by	7.
	head	virtue
	or	in virtue of
	syl	by
	def	on account of or by reason of.
make a virtue of necessity	8.
	head	virtue
	syl	make a virtue of necessity.
	def	to acquiesce in doing something unpleasant with a show of grace because one must do it in any case.
virtueless	sub
	head	virtue
	syl	vir+tue+less
	pos	adj.
virtues	0.
	syl	vir+tues
	pron	<1vR:tju:z>, <-Cu:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	often cap.
	def	the fifth of the nine orders into which the angels are traditionally divided in medieval angelology.
virtuoso	ety	C17: from Italian: skilled, from Late Latin virtu*_osus good, virtuous; see #7virtue 
virtuosos	infl
	head	virtuoso
	or	virtuosi
	syl	vir+tu:o+sos
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
virtuosi	infl
	head	virtuoso
	or	virtuosos
	syl	vir+tu:o+si
	pron	<-sE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
virtuoso	1.
	syl	vir+tu:o+so
	pron	<2vR:tju1*uz*u>, <-s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a consummate master of musical technique and artistry.
virtuoso	2.
	syl	vir+tu:o+so
	pron	<2vR:tju1*uz*u>, <-s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has a masterly or dazzling skill or technique in any field of activity.
virtuoso	3.
	syl	vir+tu:o+so
	pron	<2vR:tju1*uz*u>, <-s*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a connoisseur, dilettante, or collector of art objects.
virtuoso	4.
	syl	vir+tu:o+so
	pron	<2vR:tju1*uz*u>, <-s*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a scholar or savant.
virtuoso	5.
	syl	vir+tu:o+so
	pron	<2vR:tju1*uz*u>, <-s*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	showing masterly skill or brilliance.
	exam	1	a virtuoso performance.
virtuosic	sub
	head	virtuoso
	syl	vir+tu+os+ic
	pron	<2vR:tju1osik>
	pos	adj.
virtuosity	sub
	head	virtuoso
	syl	vir+tu+1os+i:ty
	pos	n.
virtuous	1.
	syl	vir+tu+ous
	pron	<1vR:Cu*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or possessing virtue or moral excellence; righteous; upright.
virtuous	2.
	syl	vir+tu+ous
	pron	<1vR:Cu*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of women
	def	chaste or virginal.
virtuous	3.
	syl	vir+tu+ous
	pron	<1vR:Cu*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	efficacious; potent.
virtuously	sub
	head	virtuous
	syl	vir+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
virtuousness	sub
	head	virtuous
	syl	vir+tu+ous+ness
	pos	n.
virulence	1.
	syl	vir:u+lence
	pron	<1virul*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of being virulent.
virulence	2.
	syl	vir:u+lence
	pron	<1virul*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the capacity of a microorganism for causing disease.
virulent	ety	C14: from Latin v*_irulentus full of poison, from v*_irus poison; see #7virus 
virulent	1.a.
	syl	vir:u+lent
	pron	<1virul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a microorganism
	def	extremely infective.
virulent	1.b.
	syl	vir:u+lent
	pron	<1virul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease
	def	having a rapid course and violent effect.
virulent	2.
	syl	vir:u+lent
	pron	<1virul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely poisonous, injurious, etc..
virulent	3.
	syl	vir:u+lent
	pron	<1virul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely bitter, hostile, etc.
virulently	sub
	head	virulent
	syl	vir:u+lent+ly
	pos	adv.
virus	ety	C16: from Latin: slime, poisonous liquid; related to Old English w*_ase marsh, Greek ios poison
viruses	infl
	head	virus
	syl	vi+rus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
virus	1.
	syl	vi+rus
	pron	<1vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of submicro?!scopic entities consisting of a single nucleic acid surrounded by a protein coat and capable of replication only within the cells of animals and plants: many are pathogenic.
virus	2.
	syl	vi+rus
	pron	<1vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a disease caused by a virus.
virus	3.
	syl	vi+rus
	pron	<1vIr*s>
	pos	n.
	def	any corrupting or infecting influence.
virus-like	sub
	head	virus
	syl	vi:rus-2like
	pos	adj.
vires	infl
	head	vis
	syl	vir+es
	pron	<1vIrEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vis	0.
	syl	vis
	pron	Latin. <vis>
	pos	n.
	def	power, force, or strength.
Vis	0.
	syl	Vis.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Viscount Viscountess.
visa	ety	C19: via French from Latin v*_isa things seen, from v*_isus, past participle of vid*_ere to see
visas	infl
	head	visa
	syl	vi:sas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
visa	1.
	syl	vi:sa
	pron	<1vEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	an endorsement in a passport or similar document, signifying that the document is in order and permitting its bearer to travel into or through the country of the government issuing it.
visa	2.
	syl	vi:sa
	pron	<1vEz*>
	pos	n.
	def	any sign or signature of approval.
visas	infl
	head	visa
	syl	vi:sas
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
visaing	infl
	head	visa
	syl	vi:sa+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
visaed	infl
	head	visa
	syl	vi:saed.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
visa	3.
	syl	vi:sa
	pron	<1vEz*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to enter a visa into (a passport).
visa	4.
	syl	vi:sa
	pron	<1vEz*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to endorse or ratify.
visage	ety	C13: from Old French: aspect, from vis face, from Latin v*_isus appearance, from vid*_ere to see
visage	1.
	syl	vis+age
	pron	<1viziJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	face or countenance.
visage	2.
	syl	vis+age
	pron	<1viziJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	appearance; aspect.
-visaged	0.
	syl	-vis:aged
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a visage as specified.
	exam	1	flat-visaged.
Visakhapatnam	0.
	syl	Vi+sa+kha+pat+nam
	pron	<vi2sa:k*1p^tn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Vishakhapatnam}.
vis-a-vis	ety	C18: French, from vis face
vis-a-vis	1.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	prep.
	def	in relation to; regarding.
vis-a-vis	2.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	prep.
	def	face to face with; opposite.
vis-a-vis	3.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	face to face; opposite. {~} {vis-*`a-vis}.
vis-a-vis	4.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	a person or thing that is situated opposite to another.
vis-a-vis	5.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	a person who corresponds to another in office, capacity, etc.; counterpart.
vis-a-vis	6.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	an upholstered sofa; t*^ete-*`a-t*^ete.
vis-a-vis	7.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	a type of horse-drawn carriage in which the passengers sit opposite one another.
vis-a-vis	8.
	syl	vis-*`a-vis
	pron	<2viza:1vE>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	a coin having an obverse upon which two portraits appear facing each other.
Bisayan	alt
	head	Visayan
	or	Visayan
	syl	Bi+sa+yan
	pos	n.
Visayans	infl
	head	Visayan
	or	Visayan
	syl	Vi+sa+yans
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Visayan	infl
	or	Visayans
	syl	Vi+sa+yan.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Visayan	1.
	or	Bisayan
	syl	Vi+sa+yan
	pron	<vi1sa:j*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the most numerous indigenous people of the Philippines.
Visayan	2.
	or	Bisayan
	syl	Vi+sa+yan
	pron	<vi1sa:j*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this people.
Visayan Islands	0.
	syl	Vi+sa+yan Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of seven large and several hundred small islands in the central Philippines. Chief islands: Negros and Panay. Pop.: 9983251 (1970). Area: about 61000 sq. km (23535 sq. miles). Spanish name: {Bisayas}.
Visby	0.
	syl	Vis+by
	pron	Swedish <1vEsby:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Sweden, on NW Gotland Island in the Baltic: an early member of the Hanseatic League and major N European commercial centre in the Middle Ages. Pop.: 19596 (1970).
Visc	0.
	syl	Visc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Viscount Viscountess.
viscacha	ety	C17: from Spanish, from Quechuan wisk*'acha 
vizcacha	alt
	head	viscacha
	or	viscacha
	syl	viz+ca+cha
	pron	<vis1k@C*>
	pos	n.
viscacha	1.
	or	vizcacha
	syl	vis+ca+cha
	pron	<vis1k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gregarious burrowing hystricomorph rodent, of southern South America, similar to but larger than the chinchillas: family
mountain viscacha	2.
	head	viscacha
	syl	mountain viscacha.
	def	another name for {mountain chinchilla} (see { {chinchilla} (sense 3)}).
viscera	ety	C17: from Latin: entrails, pl. of viscus internal organ
viscus	infl
	head	viscera
	syl	vis+cus
	pron	<1visk*s>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
viscera	1.
	syl	vis+cer:a
	pron	<1vis*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the large internal organs of the body collectively, esp. those in the abdominal cavity.
viscera	2.
	syl	vis+cer:a
	pron	<1vis*r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	less formally
	def	the intestines; guts.
visceral	1.
	syl	vis+cer+al
	pron	<1vis*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or affecting the viscera.
visceral	2.
	syl	vis+cer+al
	pron	<1vis*r*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by intuition or instinct rather than intellect.
viscerally	sub
	head	visceral
	syl	vis+cer+al+ly
	pos	adv.
visceromotor	0.
	syl	vis+ce+ro+mo+tor
	pron	<1vis*r*u2m*ut*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	relating to or controlling movements of the viscera.
viscid	ety	C17: from Late Latin viscidus sticky, from Latin viscum mistletoe or birdlime
viscid	1.
	syl	vis+cid
	pron	<1visid>
	pos	adj.
	def	cohesive and sticky; glutinous; viscous.
viscid	2.
	syl	vis+cid
	pron	<1visid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of a leaf
	def	covered with a sticky substance.
viscidity	sub
	head	viscid
	or	viscidness
	syl	vis+1cid+i:ty
	pos	n.
viscidness	sub
	head	viscid
	or	viscidity
	syl	vis+cid+ness
	pos	n.
viscidly	sub
	head	viscid
	syl	vis+cid+ly
	pos	adv.
viscoidal	alt
	head	viscoid
	or	viscoid
	syl	vis+coi+dal
	pron	<vis1kcidL>
	pos	adj.
viscoid	0.
	or	viscoidal
	syl	vis+coid
	pron	<1viskcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fluid
	def	somewhat viscous.
viscosimeter	alt
	head	viscometer
	or	viscometer
	syl	vis+co+sim+e:ter
	pron	<2visk*u1simit*>
	pos	n.
viscometer	0.
	or	viscosimeter
	syl	vis+com+e:ter
	pron	<vis1komit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any device for measuring viscosity.
viscometric	sub
	head	viscometer
	or	viscometrical
	syl	vis+co+met+ric
	pron	<2visk*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
viscometrical	sub
	head	viscometer
	or	viscometric
	syl	vis+co+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
viscometry	sub
	head	viscometer
	syl	vis+1com+e:try
	pos	n.
Visconti	1.
	syl	Vis:con:ti
	pron	Italian <vis1konti>
	pos	n.
	def	the ruling family of Milan from 1277 to 1447.
Luchino	2.
	head	Visconti
	syl	Lu:chi:no.
	def	1906-76, Italian stage and film director, whose neo-realist films include (1942); among his other films are (1964), (1971), and (1976).
viscose	ety	C19: from Late Latin visc*_osus full of birdlime, sticky, from viscum birdlime; see #7viscid 
viscose	1.a.
	syl	vis+cose
	pron	<1visk*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a viscous orange-brown solution obtained by dissolving cellulose in sodium hydroxide and carbon disulphide. It can be converted back to cellulose by an acid, as in the manufacture of rayon and cellophane.
viscose	1.b.
	syl	vis+cose
	pron	<1visk*us>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	viscose rayon.
viscose	2.
	syl	vis+cose
	pron	<1visk*us>
	pos	n.
	def	rayon made from this material.
viscose	3.
	syl	vis+cose
	pron	<1visk*us>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {viscous}.
viscosities	infl
	head	viscosity
	syl	vis+cos+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
viscosity	1.
	syl	vis+cos+i:ty
	pron	<vis1kositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or property of being viscous.
viscosity	2.a.
	syl	vis+cos+i:ty
	pron	<vis1kositi>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which a fluid resists a tendency to flow.
viscosity	2.b.
	syl	vis+cos+i:ty
	pron	<vis1kositi>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {absolute viscosity}. a measure of this resistance, equal to the tangential stress on a liquid undergoing streamline flow divided by its velocity gradient. It is measured in newton seconds per metre squared. Symbol: #Gh See also {kinematic viscosity, specific viscosity}.
viscount	ety	C14: from Old French visconte, from Medieval Latin vicecomes, from Late Latin vice- {#7vice %3}#7+ comes {#7count %2}
viscount	1.
	syl	vis+count
	pron	<1vIkaunt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British Isles
	def	a nobleman ranking below an earl and above a baron.
viscount	2.
	syl	vis+count
	pron	<1vIkaunt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in various countries
	def	a son or younger brother of a count. See also {vicomte}.
viscount	3.
	syl	vis+count
	pron	<1vIkaunt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Europe
	def	the deputy of a count.
viscounty	alt
	head	viscountcy
	or	viscountcy
	syl	vis+count:y
	pos	n.
viscountcy	0.
	or	viscounty
	syl	vis+count+cy
	pron	<1vIkauntsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the rank or position of a viscount.
viscountess	1.
	syl	vis+count+ess
	pron	<1vIkauntis>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife or widow of a viscount.
viscountess	2.
	syl	vis+count+ess
	pron	<1vIkauntis>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who holds the rank of viscount in her own right.
viscous	ety	C14: from Late Latin visc*_osus; see #7viscose 
viscose	alt
	head	viscous
	or	viscous
	syl	vis+cose
	pos	adj.
viscous	1.
	or	viscose
	syl	vis+cous
	pron	<1visk*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of liquids
	def	thick and sticky; viscid.
viscous	2.
	or	viscose
	syl	vis+cous
	pron	<1visk*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or involving viscosity.
viscously	sub
	head	viscous
	syl	vis+cous+ly
	pos	adv.
viscousness	sub
	head	viscous
	syl	vis+cous+ness
	pos	n.
Visct	0.
	syl	Visct.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Viscount Viscountess.
viscus	0.
	syl	vis+cus
	pron	<1visk*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the singular of {viscera}.
vise	0.
	syl	vise
	pron	<vIs>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a variant spelling of {vice%2}.
Viseu	0.
	syl	Vi+se:u
	pron	Portuguese <vi1zAu>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Portugal: 12th-century cathedral. Pop.: 76391 (1970).
Visakhapatnam	infl
	head	Vishakhapatnam
	or	Vizagapatam
	syl	Vi+sa+kha+pat+nam
	pos	n.
Vizagapatam	infl
	head	Vishakhapatnam
	or	Visakhapatnam
	syl	Vi+za+ga+pa+tam
	pos	n.
Vishakhapatnam	0.
	syl	Vi+sha+kha+pat+nam
	pron	<vi2Sa:k*1p^tn*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E India, in NE Andhra Pradesh on the Bay of Bengal: shipbuilding and oil-refining industries. Pop.: 352504 (1971).
Vishinsky	0.
	syl	Vi:shin:sky
	pron	Russian <vi1Sinskij>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of (Andrei Yanuarievich) {Vyshinsky}.
Vishnu	ety	C17: from Sanskrit, literally: the one who works everywhere
Vishnu	0.
	syl	Vish:nu
	pron	<1viSnu:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the Pervader or Sustainer, originally a solar deity occupying a secondary place in the Hindu pantheon, later one of the three chief gods, the second member of the Trimurti, and, later still, the saviour appearing in many incarnations.
Vishnuism	sub
	head	Vishnu
	syl	Vish+nu+ism
	pos	n.
visibility	1.
	syl	vis+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2vizi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or fact of being visible.
visibility	2.
	syl	vis+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2vizi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	clarity of vision or relative possibility of seeing.
visibility	3.
	syl	vis+i:bil+i:ty
	pron	<2vizi1biliti>
	pos	n.
	def	the range of vision.
	exam	1	visibility is 500 yards.
visible	ety	C14: from Latin v*_isibilis, from vid*_ere to see
visible	1.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being perceived by the eye.
visible	2.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being perceived by the mind; evident.
	exam	1	no visible dangers.
visible	3.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	available.
	exam	1	the visible resources.
visible	4.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an index or file
	def	using a flexible display system for the contents.
visible	5.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the balance of trade.
	exam	1	visible transactions.
visible	6.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	represented by visible symbols. {~}
visible	7.
	syl	vis+i:ble
	pron	<1vizibL>
	pos	adj.
	def	a visible item of trade; product.
visibleness	sub
	head	visible
	syl	vis+i:ble+ness
	pos	n.
visibly	sub
	head	visible
	syl	vis+i:bly
	pos	adv.
visible balance	0.
	syl	vis+i:ble bal+ance
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {balance of trade}.
visible radiation	0.
	syl	vis+i:ble ra+di:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	electromagnetic radiation that causes the sensation of sight; light. It has wavelengths between about 380 and 780 nanometres.
visible speech	0.
	syl	vis+i:ble speech
	pos	n.
	def	a system of phonetic notation invented by Alexander Melville Bell (1819-1905) that utilized symbols based on the schematic representation of the articulations used for each speech sound.
Visigoth	ety	C17: from Late Latin Visigoth*_i (pl.), of Germanic origin, visi- perhaps meaning: west
Visigoth	0.
	syl	Vis:i+goth
	pron	<1vizi2goT>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the western group of the Goths, who were driven into the Balkans in the late 4th century #7a.d. Moving on, they sacked Rome (410) and established a kingdom in present-day Spain and S France that lasted until 711.
Visigothic	sub
	head	Visigoth
	syl	Vis:i+1goth+ic
	pos	adj.
vision	ety	C13: from Latin v*_isi*_o sight, from vid*_ere to see
vision	1.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, faculty, or manner of perceiving with the eye; sight.
vision	2.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or an instance of great perception, esp. of future developments.
	exam	1	a man of vision.
vision	3.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	mystical or religious experience of seeing some supernatural event, person, etc..
	exam	1	the vision of St. John of the Cross.
vision	4.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	that which is seen, esp. in such a mystical experience.
vision	5.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	a vivid mental image produced by the imagination.
	exam	1	he had visions of becoming famous.
vision	6.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of extraordinary beauty.
vision	7.
	syl	vi+sion
	pron	<1viZ*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to see or show in or as if in a vision.
visionless	sub
	head	vision
	syl	vi+sion+less
	pos	adj.
visional	0.
	syl	vi+sion+al
	pron	<1viZ*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or seen in a vision, apparition, etc.
visionally	sub
	head	visional
	syl	vi+sion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
visionary	1.
	syl	vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by vision or foresight.
	exam	1	a visionary leader.
visionary	2.
	syl	vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	incapable of being realized or effected; unrealistic.
visionary	3.
	syl	vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	characterized by idealistic or radical ideas, esp. impractical ones.
visionary	4.
	syl	vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to having visions.
visionary	5.
	syl	vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, of the nature of, or seen in visions.
visionaries	infl
	head	visionary
	syl	vi+sion+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
visionary	6.
	syl	vi+sion+ar:y
	pron	<1viZ*n*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a visionary person.
visionariness	sub
	head	visionary
	syl	vi+sion+ar:i+ness
	pos	n.
visit	ety	C13: from Latin v*_isit*_are to go to see, from v*_isere to examine, from vid*_ere to see
visit	1.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or come to see (a person, place, etc.).
visit	2.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to stay with (someone) as a guest.
visit	3.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to go or come to (an institution, place, etc.) for the purpose of inspecting or examining.
visit	4.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a disease, disaster, etc.
	def	to assail; afflict.
visit	5.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by upon or on
	def	to inflict (punishment, etc.).
	exam	1	the judge visited his full anger upon the defendant.
visit	6.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	usually foll. by with
	def	to afflict or plague (with punishment, etc.).
visit	7.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	often foll. by with
	def	to chat or converse (with someone).
visit	8.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of visiting.
visit	9.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	n.
	def	a stay as a guest.
visit	10.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional or official call.
visit	11.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal call for the purpose of inspection or examination.
visit	12.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	n.
	qual	International law.
	def	the right of an officer of a belligerent state to stop and search neutral ships in war to verify their nationality and ascertain whether they carry contraband.
	exam	1	the right of visit and search.
visit	13.
	syl	vis+it
	pron	<1vizit>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a friendly talk or chat.
visitable	sub
	head	visit
	syl	vis+it+a:ble
	pos	adj.
visitant	ety	C16: from Latin v*_isit*_ans going to see, from v*_isit*_are; see #7visit 
visitant	1.
	syl	vis:i+tant
	pron	<1vizit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a supernatural being; ghost; apparition.
visitant	2.
	syl	vis:i+tant
	pron	<1vizit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a visitor or guest, usually from far away.
visitant	3.
	syl	vis:i+tant
	pron	<1vizit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a pilgrim or tourist.
visitant	4.
	syl	vis:i+tant
	pron	<1vizit*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {visitor}. a migratory bird that is present in a particular region only at certain times.
	exam	1	a summer visitant.
visitant	5.
	syl	vis:i+tant
	pron	<1vizit*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	paying a visit; visiting.
visitation	1.
	syl	vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an official call or visit for the purpose of inspecting or examining an institution, esp. such a visit made by a bishop to his diocese.
visitation	2.
	syl	vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a visiting of punishment or reward from heaven.
visitation	3.
	syl	vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any disaster or catastrophe.
	exam	1	a visitation of the plague.
visitation	4.
	syl	vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an appearance or arrival of a supernatural being.
visitation	5.
	syl	vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any call or visit.
visitation	6.
	syl	vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unduly prolonged social call.
visitational	sub
	head	visitation
	syl	vis+it:1a+tion+al
	pos	adj.
Visitation	1.a.
	syl	Vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the visit made by the Virgin Mary to her cousin Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-56).
Visitation	1.b.
	syl	Vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Church festival commemorating this, held on July 2.
Visitation	2.
	syl	Vis+it:a+tion
	pron	<2vizi1tAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious order of nuns, the {Order of the Visitation}, founded in 1610 and dedicated to contemplation and the cultivation of humility, gentleness, and sisterly love.
visitorial	alt
	head	visitatorial
	or	visitatorial
	syl	vis:i+to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
visitatorial	1.
	or	visitorial
	syl	vis+it:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2vizit*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or for an official visitation or visitor.
visitatorial	2.
	or	visitorial
	syl	vis+it:a+to+ri:al
	pron	<2vizit*1tc:ri*l>
	pos	adj.
	def	empowered to make official visitations.
visiting card	0.
	syl	vis+it+ing card
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a small card bearing the name and usually the address of a person, esp. for giving to business or social acquaintances. U.S. term: {calling card}.
visiting fireman	0.
	syl	vis+it+ing fire+man
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a visitor whose presence is noticed because he is an important figure, a lavish spender, etc.
visiting nurse	0.
	syl	vis+it+ing nurse
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a registered nurse employed by a community, hospital, etc., to visit and nurse the sick in their homes or to promote public health.
visiting professor	0.
	syl	vis+it+ing pro+fes+sor
	pos	n.
	def	a professor invited to teach in a college or university other than his own, often in another country, for a certain period, such as a term or year.
visitor	1.
	syl	vis:i+tor
	pron	<1vizit*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who pays a visit; caller, guest, tourist, etc.
visitor	2.
	syl	vis:i+tor
	pron	<1vizit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {visitant} (sense 4).
visitorial	sub
	head	visitor
	syl	vis:i+1to+ri:al
	pos	adj.
Vislinsky Zaliv	0.
	syl	Vis+lin+sky Za+liv
	pron	Russian <vis1linski> <1za:lif>
	pos	n.
	def	a transliteration of the Russian name for {Vistula} (sense 2).
vis major	ety	from Latin, literally: greater force
vis major	0.
	syl	vis ma+jor
	pron	<1vis> <1mAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {force majeure}.
visor	ety	C14: from Anglo-French viser, from Old French visiere, from vis face; see #7visage 
vizor	alt
	head	visor
	or	visor
	syl	vi+zor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	n.
visor	1.
	or	vizor
	syl	vi+sor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of armour fixed or hinged to the helmet to protect the face and furnished with slits for the eyes.
visor	2.
	or	vizor
	syl	vi+sor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {peak} (on a cap).
visor	3.
	or	vizor
	syl	vi+sor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small movable screen used as protection against glare from the sun, esp. one attached above the windscreen of a motor vehicle.
visor	4.
	or	vizor
	syl	vi+sor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a mask or any other means of disguise or concealment.
visor	5.
	or	vizor
	syl	vi+sor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover, provide, or protect with a visor; shield.
visored	sub
	head	visor
	or	vizored
	syl	vi+sored
	pos	adj.
vizored	sub
	head	visor
	or	visored
	syl	vi+zored
	pos	adj.
visorless	sub
	head	visor
	or	vizorless
	syl	vi+sor+less
	pos	adj.
vizorless	sub
	head	visor
	or	visorless
	syl	vi+zor+less
	pos	adj.
vista	ety	C17: from Italian: a view, from vedere to see, from Latin vid*_ere 
vista	1.
	syl	vis+ta
	pron	<1vist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a view, esp. through a long narrow avenue of trees, buildings, etc., or such a passage or avenue itself; prospect.
	exam	1	a vista of arches.
vista	2.
	syl	vis+ta
	pron	<1vist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a comprehensive mental view of a distant time or a lengthy series of events.
	exam	1	the vista of the future.
vistaed	sub
	head	vista
	syl	vis+taed
	pos	adj.
vistaless	sub
	head	vista
	syl	vis+ta+less
	pos	adj.
VISTA	0.
	syl	VISTA
	pron	<1vist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.; acronym for
	def	Volunteers in Service to America: an organization of volunteers established by the Federal government to assist the poor.
Vistula	1.
	syl	Vis+tu+la
	pron	<1vistjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central and N Poland, rising in the Carpathian Mountains and flowing generally north and northwest past Warsaw and Torun, then northeast to enter the Baltic via an extensive delta region. Length: 1090 km (677 miles). Polish name: {Wisla}. German name: {Weichsel}.
Lagoon	2.
	head	Vistula
	syl	Lagoon.
	def	a shallow lagoon on the SW coast of the Baltic Sea, between Danzig and Kalingrad, crossed by the border between Poland and the Soviet Union. German name: {Frisches Haff}. Polish name: {Wislany Zalew}. Russian name: {Vislinsky Zaliv}.
visual	ety	C15: from Late Latin v*_isu*_alis, from Latin v*_isus sight, from vid*_ere to see
visual	1.
	syl	vis+u:al
	pron	<1viZu*l>, <-zju->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, done by, or used in seeing.
	exam	1	visual powers;
	exam	2	visual steering.
visual	2.
	syl	vis+u:al
	pron	<1viZu*l>, <-zju->
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {optical}.
visual	3.
	syl	vis+u:al
	pron	<1viZu*l>, <-zju->
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being seen; visible.
visual	4.
	syl	vis+u:al
	pron	<1viZu*l>, <-zju->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, occurring as, or induced by a mental image.
visual	5.
	syl	vis+u:al
	pron	<1viZu*l>, <-zju->
	pos	n.
	def	a sketch to show the proposed layout of an advertisement, as in a newspaper.
visually	sub
	head	visual
	syl	vis:u+al+ly
	pos	adv.
visual aids	0.
	syl	vis+u:al aids
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	devices, such as films, slides, models, and blackboards, that display in visual form material to be understood or remembered.
visual arts	0.
	syl	vis+u:al arts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the arts of painting, sculpting, engraving, etc., as opposed to music, drama, and literature.
visual display unit	0.
	syl	vis+u:al dis+play u:nit
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a device incorporating a cathode-ray tube that displays characters or line drawings representing data in a computer memory. It usually has a keyboard or light pen for the input of information or enquiries. Abbrev.: {VDU}
visualise	alt
	head	visualize
	or	visualize
	syl	vis:u+al+ise
	pron	<1viZu*2lIz>, <-zju->
	pos	vb.
visualize	1.
	or	visualise
	syl	vis:u+al+ize
	pron	<1viZu*2lIz>, <-zju->
	pos	vb.
	def	to form a mental image of (something incapable of being viewed or not at that moment visible).
visualize	2.
	or	visualise
	syl	vis:u+al+ize
	pron	<1viZu*2lIz>, <-zju->
	pos	vb.
	qual	Med.
	def	to view by means of an x-ray the outline of (a bodily organ, structure, or part).
visualization	sub
	head	visualize
	or	visualisation
	syl	vis:u+al:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
visualisation	sub
	head	visualize
	or	visualization
	syl	vis:u+al:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
visualizer	sub
	head	visualize
	or	visualiser
	syl	vis:u+al+2iz+er
	pos	n.
visualiser	sub
	head	visualize
	or	visualizer
	syl	vis:u+al+2is+er
	pos	n.
visual magnitude	0.
	syl	vis+u:al mag+ni+tude
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the magnitude of a star as determined by visual observation. Compare {photographic magnitude}.
visual purple	0.
	syl	vis+u:al pur+ple
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rhodopsin}.
visual violet	0.
	syl	vis+u:al vi:o+let
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {iodopsin}.
visual yellow	0.
	syl	vis+u:al yel+low
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {retinene}.
vita	ety	from Latin: life
vitae	infl
	head	vita
	syl	vi+tae
	pron	<1vEtI>, <1vItE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vita	0.
	syl	vi:ta
	pron	<1vEt*>, <1vI->
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a less common term for {curriculum vitae}.
vitaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin V*_it*_aceae, from Latin: vine
vitaceous	0.
	syl	vi+ta+ceous
	pron	<vI1tAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical and subtropical flowering plants having a climbing habit and berry-like fruits: includes the grapevine and Virginia creeper.
vital	ety	C14: via Old French from Latin v*_it*_alis belonging to life, from v*_ita life
vital	1.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	essential to maintain life.
	exam	1	the lungs perform a vital function.
vital	2.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	forceful, energetic, or lively.
	exam	1	a vital person.
vital	3.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, having, or displaying life.
	exam	1	a vital organism.
vital	4.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	indispensable or essential.
	exam	1	books vital to this study.
vital	5.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great importance; decisive.
	exam	1	a vital game.
vital	6.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	influencing the course of life, esp. negatively.
	exam	1	a vital treachery.
vital	7.a.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	the bodily organs, such as the brain, liver, heart, lungs, etc., that are necessary to maintain life.
vital	7.b.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	def	the organs of reproduction, esp. the male genitals.
vital	8.
	syl	vi+tal
	pron	<1vItL>
	pos	adj.
	mod	pl.
	def	the essential elements of anything.
vitally	sub
	head	vital
	syl	vi+tal+ly
	pos	adv.
vitalness	sub
	head	vital
	syl	vi+tal+ness
	pos	n.
vital capacity	0.
	syl	vi+tal ca+pac+i:ty
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	the volume of air that can be exhaled from the lungs after the deepest possible breath has been taken: a measure of lung function.
vital force	0.
	syl	vi+tal force
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in early biological theory
	def	a hypothetical force, independent of physical and chemical forces, regarded as being the causative factor of the evolution and development of living organisms.
vitalism	0.
	syl	vi+tal+ism
	pron	<1vIt*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine that phenomena cannot be explained in purely mechanical terms because their existence depends upon a vital life-giving principle. Compare {dynamism, mechanism}.
vitalist	sub
	head	vitalism
	syl	vi+tal+ist
	pos	n. adj.
vitalistic	sub
	head	vitalism
	syl	vi+tal+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
vitalities	infl
	head	vitality
	syl	vi+tal+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitality	1.
	syl	vi+tal+i:ty
	pron	<vI1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental vigour, energy, etc.
vitality	2.
	syl	vi+tal+i:ty
	pron	<vI1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	the power or ability to continue in existence, live, or grow.
	exam	1	the vitality of a movement.
vitality	3.
	syl	vi+tal+i:ty
	pron	<vI1t@liti>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {vital force}.
vitalise	alt
	head	vitalize
	or	vitalize
	syl	vi+tal+ise
	pron	<1vIt*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitalize	0.
	or	vitalise
	syl	vi+tal+ize
	pron	<1vIt*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make vital, living, or alive; endow with life or vigour.
vitalization	sub
	head	vitalize
	or	vitalisation
	syl	vi+tal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vitalisation	sub
	head	vitalize
	or	vitalization
	syl	vi+tal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
vitalizer	sub
	head	vitalize
	or	vitaliser
	syl	vi+tal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
vitaliser	sub
	head	vitalize
	or	vitalizer
	syl	vi+tal+2is+er
	pos	n.
vital staining	0.
	syl	vi+tal stain+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of treating living cells and tissues with dyes that do not immediately kill them, facilitating observation under a microscope.
vital statistics	1.
	syl	vi+tal sta+tis+tics
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	quantitative data concerning human life or the conditions and aspects affecting it, such as the death rate.
vital statistics	2.
	syl	vi+tal sta+tis+tics
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the measurements of a woman's bust, waist, and hips.
vitamin	ety	C20 vit- from Latin v*_ita life+ -amin from #7amine ; so named by Casimir {F#7unk}, who believed the substances to be amines
vitamin	0.
	syl	vit:a+min
	pron	<1vit*min>, <1vI->
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of substances that are essential, in small quantities, for the normal functioning of metabolism in the body. They cannot usually be synthesized in the body but they occur naturally in certain foods: insufficient supply of any particular vitamin results in a deficiency disease.
vitaminic	sub
	head	vitamin
	syl	vit:a+1min+ic
	pos	adj.
vitamin A	0.
	syl	vit:a+min A
	pos	n.
	def	a fat-soluble yellow unsaturated alcohol occurring in green and yellow vegetables (esp. carrots), butter, egg yolk, and fish-liver oil (esp. halibut oil). It is essential for the prevention of night blindness and the protection of epithelial tissue. Formula: C\2\0H\3\0O. Also called: {vitamin A\1, retinol}.
vitamin A	0.
	syl	vit:a+min A\2
	pos	n.
	def	a vitamin that occurs in the tissues of freshwater fish and has a function similar to that of vitamin A. Formula: C\2\0H\2\8O. Also called: {dehydroretinol}.
vitamin B vitamins	infl
	head	vitamin B
	syl	vit:a+min B vit:a+mins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitamin B	0.
	syl	vit:a+min B
	pos	n.
	def	any of the vitamins in the vitamin B complex.
vitamin B	0.
	syl	vit:a+min B\1
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {thiamine}.
vitamin B	0.
	syl	vit:a+min B\2
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {riboflavin}.
vitamin B	0.
	syl	vit:a+min B\6
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyridoxine}.
vitamin B	0.
	syl	vit:a+min B\1\2
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cyanocobalamin}.
vitamin B complex	0.
	syl	vit:a+min B com+plex
	pos	n.
	def	a large group of water-soluble vitamins occurring esp. in liver and yeast: includes thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, folic acid, and cyanocobalamin. Sometimes shortened to {B complex}.
vitamin C	0.
	syl	vit:a+min C
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ascorbic acid}.
vitamin D vitamins	infl
	head	vitamin D
	syl	vit:a+min D vit:a+mins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitamin D	0.
	syl	vit:a+min D
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fat-soluble vitamins, including calciferol and cholecalciferol, occurring in fish-liver oils (esp. cod-liver oil), milk, butter, and eggs: used in the treatment of rickets and osteomalacia.
vitamin D	0.
	syl	vit:a+min D\1
	pos	n.
	def	the first isolated form of vitamin D, consisting of calciferol and its precursor, lumisterol.
vitamin D	0.
	syl	vit:a+min D\2
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calciferol}.
vitamin D	0.
	syl	vit:a+min D\3
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cholecalciferol}.
vitamin E	0.
	syl	vit:a+min E
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tocopherol}.
vitamin G	0.
	syl	vit:a+min G
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {riboflavin}.
vitamin H	0.
	syl	vit:a+min H
	pos	n.
	def	another name (esp. U.S.) for {biotin}.
vitamin K vitamins	infl
	head	vitamin K
	syl	vit:a+min K vit:a+mins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitamin K	0.
	syl	vit:a+min K
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fat-soluble vitamins, including phylloquinone and the menaquinones, which are essential for the normal clotting of blood.
vitamin K	0.
	syl	vit:a+min K\1
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {phylloquinone}.
vitamin K	0.
	syl	vit:a+min K\2
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {menaquinone}.
vitamin K	0.
	syl	vit:a+min K\3
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {menadione}.
vitamin P vitamins	infl
	head	vitamin P
	syl	vit:a+min P vit:a+mins.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitamin P	0.
	syl	vit:a+min P
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of water-soluble crystalline substances occurring mainly in citrus fruits, blackcurrants, and rose hips: they regulate the permeability of the blood capillaries. Also called: {citrin, bioflavonoid}.
Vitaphone	0.
	syl	Vi+ta+phone
	pron	<1vIt*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	an early technique in commercial film-making in which the accompanying sound was produced by discs.
vitascope	ety	C19: from Latin v*_ita life+-#7scope 
vitascope	0.
	syl	vi+ta+scope
	pron	<1vIt*2sk*up>
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of film projector.
Vitebsk	0.
	syl	Vi+tebsk
	pron	Russian <1vitipsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, in the Byelorussian SSR: under Russian rule since 1772. Pop.: 272000 (1975 est.).
vitellin	ety	C19: from #7vitellus+ -#7in 
vitellin	0.
	syl	vi+tel+lin
	pron	<vi1telin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a phosphoprotein that is the major protein in egg yolk.
vitelline	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin vitell*_inus, from Latin vitellus the yolk of an egg; see #7vitellus 
vitelline	1.
	syl	vi+tel+line
	pron	<vi1telin>, <-In>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	of or relating to the yolk of an egg.
	exam	1	the vitelline gland.
vitelline	2.
	syl	vi+tel+line
	pron	<vi1telin>, <-In>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	having the yellow colour of an egg yolk.
vitelline membrane	0.
	syl	vi+tel+line mem+brane
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a membrane that sur?!rounds a fertilized ovum and prevents the entry of other sper?!matozoa.
vitellus	ety	C18: from Latin, literally: little calf, later: yolk of an egg, from vitulus calf
vitelluses	infl
	head	vitellus
	or	vitelli
	syl	vi+tel+lus:es
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitelli	infl
	head	vitellus
	or	vitelluses
	syl	vi+tel+li
	pron	<-lI>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitellus	0.
	syl	vi+tel+lus
	pron	<vi1tel*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology, rare.
	def	the yolk of an egg.
vitiate	ety	C16: from Latin viti*_are to injure, from vitium a fault
vitiate	1.
	syl	vi+ti+ate
	pron	<1viSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make faulty or imperfect.
vitiate	2.
	syl	vi+ti+ate
	pron	<1viSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to debase, pervert, or corrupt.
vitiate	3.
	syl	vi+ti+ate
	pron	<1viSi2At>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy the force or legal effect of (a deed, etc.).
	exam	1	to vitiate a contract.
vitiable	sub
	head	vitiate
	syl	vi+ti+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vitiation	sub
	head	vitiate
	syl	vi+ti:1a+tion
	pos	n.
vitiator	sub
	head	vitiate
	syl	vi+ti:2a+tor
	pos	n.
viticulture	ety	C19: viti-, from Latin v*_itis vine
viticulture	1.
	syl	vit:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1viti2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the science, art, or process of cultivating grapevines.
viticulture	2.
	syl	vit:i+cul+ture
	pron	<1viti2k^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of grapes and the growing of grapes.
viticultural	sub
	head	viticulture
	syl	vit:i+1cul+tur+al
	pos	adj.
viticulturer	sub
	head	viticulture
	or	viticulturist
	syl	vit:i+1cul+tur+er
	pos	n.
viticulturist	sub
	head	viticulture
	or	viticulturer
	syl	vit:i+1cul+tur+ist
	pos	n.
Viti Levu	0.
	syl	Vi:ti Le:vu
	pron	<1vEti> <1levu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest island of Fiji: mountainous. Chief town (and capital of the state): Suva. Area: 10386 sq. km (4010 sq. miles).
vitiligo	ety	C17: from Latin: a skin disease, probably from vitium a blemish
vitiligo	0.
	syl	vit:i+li+go
	pron	<2viti1lIg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {leucoderma}.
Vitoria	0.
	syl	Vi+to+ria
	pron	Spanish <bi1torja>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain: scene of Wellington's decisive victory (1813) over Napoleon's forces in the Peninsular War. Pop.: 136873 (1970).
Vit'oria	0.
	syl	Vi+t*'o+ri:a
	pron	<vi1tc:ri*>, Portuguese <vi1tcrja>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Brazil, capital of Esp*'irito Santo state, on an island in the Bay of Esp*'irito Santo. Pop.: 121978 (1970).
vitrain	ety	C20: from Latin vitrum glass+ -ain, as in #7fusain 
vitrain	0.
	syl	vit+rain
	pron	<1vitrAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of coal occurring as horizontal glassy bands of a nonsoiling friable material.
vitreous	ety	C17: from Latin vitreus made of glass, from vitrum glass; probably related to vid*_ere to see
vitreous	1.
	syl	vit+re+ous
	pron	<1vitri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling glass.
vitreous	2.
	syl	vit+re+ous
	pron	<1vitri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of, derived from, or containing glass.
vitreous	3.
	syl	vit+re+ous
	pron	<1vitri*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the vitreous humour or vitreous body.
vitreously	sub
	head	vitreous
	syl	vit+re+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vitreousness	sub
	head	vitreous
	or	vitreosity
	syl	vit+re+ous+ness
	pron	<2vitri1ositi>
	pos	n.
vitreosity	sub
	head	vitreous
	or	vitreousness
	syl	vit+re+os+i:ty
	pron	<2vitri1ositi>
	pos	n.
vitreous body	0.
	syl	vit+re+ous bod:y
	pos	n.
	def	a transparent gelatinous substance, permeated by fine fibrils, that fills the interior of the eyeball between the lens and the retina.
vitreous humour	0.
	syl	vit+re+ous hu+mour
	pos	n.
	def	the aqueous fluid contained within the interstices of the vitreous body.
vitreous silica	0.
	syl	vit+re+ous sil:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {silica glass}.
vitrescence	1.
	syl	vi+tres+cence
	pron	<vi1tres*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being or becoming vitreous.
vitrescence	2.
	syl	vi+tres+cence
	pron	<vi1tres*ns>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of producing a glass or turning a crystalline material into glass.
vitrescent	1.
	syl	vi+tres+cent
	pron	<vi1tresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to turn into glass.
vitrescent	2.
	syl	vi+tres+cent
	pron	<vi1tresNt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being transformed into glass.
vitric	0.
	syl	vit+ric
	pron	<1vitrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or having the nature of glass; vitreous.
vitrification	1.
	syl	vit+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2vitrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the process or act of vitrifying or the state of being vitrified.
vitrification	2.
	syl	vit+ri+fi+ca+tion
	pron	<2vitrifi1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is or has been vitrified.
vitriform	0.
	syl	vit+ri+form
	pron	<1vitri2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the form or appearance of glass.
vitrify	ety	C16: from French vitrifier, from Latin vitrum glass
vitrifies	infl
	head	vitrify
	syl	vit+ri+fies
	pos	vb.
vitrifying	infl
	head	vitrify
	syl	vit+ri+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
vitrified	infl
	head	vitrify
	syl	vit+ri+fied.
	pos	vb.
vitrify	0.
	syl	vit+ri+fy
	pron	<1vitri2fI>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert or be converted into glass or a glassy substance.
vitrifiable	sub
	head	vitrify
	syl	vit+ri+2fi+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vitrifiability	sub
	head	vitrify
	syl	vit+ri+2fi+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
vitrine	ety	C19: from French, from vitre pane of glass, from Latin vitrum glass
vitrine	0.
	syl	vit+rine
	pron	<1vitrEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass display case or cabinet for works of art, curios, etc.
vitriol	ety	C14: from Medieval Latin vitriolum, from Late Latin vitriolus glassy, from Latin vitrum glass, referring to the glossy appearance of the sulphates
vitriol	1.
	syl	vit+ri+ol
	pron	<1vitri2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sulphuric acid}.
vitriol	2.
	syl	vit+ri+ol
	pron	<1vitri2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	any one of a number of sulphate salts, such as ferrous sulphate ({green vitriol}) or copper sulphate ({blue vitriol}) .
vitriol	3.
	syl	vit+ri+ol
	pron	<1vitri2ol>
	pos	n.
	def	speech, writing, etc., displaying rancour, vituperation, or bitterness.
vitriols	infl
	head	vitriol
	or	vitriols
	syl	vit+ri+ols
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitrioling	infl
	head	vitriol
	or	vitriolling
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitrioled	infl
	head	vitriol
	or	vitriolled
	syl	vit+ri+oled
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitriolling	infl
	head	vitriol
	or	vitrioling
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ling
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitriolled	infl
	head	vitriol
	or	vitrioled
	syl	vit+ri+olled.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitriol	4.
	syl	vit+ri+ol
	pron	<1vitri2ol>
	pos	vb.
	def	to attack or injure with or as if with vitriol.
vitriol	5.
	syl	vit+ri+ol
	pron	<1vitri2ol>
	pos	vb.
	def	to treat with vitriol.
vitriolic	1.
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ic
	pron	<2vitri1olik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance, esp. a strong acid
	def	highly corrosive.
vitriolic	2.
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ic
	pron	<2vitri1olik>
	pos	adj.
	def	severely bitter or caustic; virulent.
	exam	1	vitriolic criticism.
vitriolise	alt
	head	vitriolize
	or	vitriolize
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ise
	pron	<1vitri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vitriolize	1.
	or	vitriolise
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ize
	pron	<1vitri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convert into or treat with vitriol.
vitriolize	2.
	or	vitriolise
	syl	vit+ri+ol+ize
	pron	<1vitri*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burn or injure with vitriol.
vitriolization	sub
	head	vitriolize
	or	vitriolisation
	syl	vit+ri+ol:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vitriolisation	sub
	head	vitriolize
	or	vitriolization
	syl	vit+ri+ol:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
Marcus	infl
	head	Vitruvius Pollio
	syl	Mar:cus
	pron	<1ma:k*s>
	pos	n.
Vitruvius Pollio	0.
	syl	Vi:tru:vi:us Pol:li:o
	pron	<vi1tru:vi*s> <1poli2*u>
	pos	n.
	def	1st-century #7b.c., Roman architect, noted for his treatise the only surviving Roman work on architectural theory and a major influence on Renaissance architects.
Vitruvian	sub
	head	Vitruvius Pollio
	syl	Vi+1tru+vi:an
	pos	adj.
vitta	ety	C17: from Latin: headband; related to vi*_ere to plait
vittae	infl
	head	vitta
	syl	vit+tae
	pron	<-tE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vitta	1.
	syl	vit+ta
	pron	<1vit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous tubelike cavities containing oil or resin that occur in the fruits of certain plants, esp. of parsley and related plants.
vitta	2.
	syl	vit+ta
	pron	<1vit*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	a band or stripe of colour.
vittate	sub
	head	vitta
	syl	vit+tate
	pos	adj.
vittle	0.
	syl	vit+tle
	pron	<1vitL>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	an obsolete or dialect spelling of {victual}.
vituline	ety	C17: from Latin vitul*_inus, from vitulus a calf
vituline	0.
	syl	vi+tu+line
	pron	<1vitju2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or resembling a calf or veal.
vituperate	ety	C16: from Latin vituper*_are to blame, from vitium a defect+ par*_are to make
vituperate	0.
	syl	vi+tu+per+ate
	pron	<vi1tju:p*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to berate or rail against abusively; revile.
vituperator	sub
	head	vituperate
	syl	vi+1tu+per:2a+tor
	pos	n.
vituperation	1.
	syl	vi+tu+per:a+tion
	pron	<vi2tju:p*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	abusive language or venomous censure.
vituperation	2.
	syl	vi+tu+per:a+tion
	pron	<vi2tju:p*1rAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vituperating. &- {vi+tu+per@.a+tive} (v$I#!tju$:p$$r$$t$Iv, -pr$$t$Iv) &- {vi+#!tu+per@.a+tive+ly}
viva	ety	C17: from Italian, literally: may (he) live&! from vivere to live, from Latin v*_ivere 
viva	H1.0.
	syl	vi:va
	pron	<1vEv*>
	pos	interj.
	def	long live; up with (a specified person or thing).
viva	ety	shortened from #7viva voce 
	infl
	head	viva
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
viva	H2.1.
	syl	vi:va
	pron	<1vIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	an oral examination. {~} {+vas, +va+ing, +vaed}.
viva	H2.2.
	syl	vi:va
	pron	<1vIv*>
	pos	n.
	def	to examine orally.
vivace	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin v*_ivax long-lived, vigorous, from v*_ivere to live
vivace	0.
	syl	vi+va+ce
	pron	<vi1va:Ci>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music.
	def	to be performed in a brisk lively manner.
vivacious	ety	C17: from Latin v*_ivax lively; see #7vivace 
vivacious	1.
	syl	vi+va+cious
	pron	<vi1vAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of high spirits and animation; lively or vital.
vivacious	2.
	syl	vi+va+cious
	pron	<vi1vAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	having or displaying tenacity of life.
vivaciously	sub
	head	vivacious
	syl	vi+1va+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
vivaciousness	sub
	head	vivacious
	syl	vi+1va+cious+ness
	pos	n.
vivacities	infl
	head	vivacity
	syl	vi+vac+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vivacity	1.
	syl	vi+vac+i:ty
	pron	<vi1v@siti>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being vivacious.
vivacity	2.
	syl	vi+vac+i:ty
	pron	<vi1v@siti>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a vivacious act or expression.
Antonio	infl
	head	Vivaldi
	syl	An:to:nio
	pron	<an1tc:njo>
	pos	n.
Vivaldi	0.
	syl	Vi:val:di
	pron	<vi1v@ldi>
	pos	n.
	def	??1675-1741, Italian composer and violinist, noted esp. for his development of the solo concerto. His best-known work is (1725).
vivandiere	ety	C16: see #7viand 
vivandiere	0.
	syl	vi+van+di*`ere
	pron	French. <viv?~a1dje:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a female sutler or victualler offering extra provisions and spirits to soldiers, esp. those of the French and British armies.
vivarium	ety	C16: from Latin: enclosure where live fish or game are kept, from v*_ivus alive
vivariums	infl
	head	vivarium
	or	vivariia
	syl	vi+var+i:ums
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vivariia	infl
	head	vivarium
	or	vivariums
	syl	vi+var+i:i:a
	pron	<-i*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vivarium	0.
	syl	vi+var+i:um
	pron	<vI1ve*ri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where live animals are kept under natural conditions for study, research, etc.
viva voce	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin, literally: with living voice
viva voce	1.
	syl	vi:va vo:ce
	pron	<1vIv*> <1v*uCi>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	by word of mouth. {~}
viva voce	2.
	syl	vi:va vo:ce
	pron	<1vIv*> <1v*uCi>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	the full form of {viva} %2.
vive	ety	from French
vive	0.
	syl	vive
	pron	<vEv>
	pos	interj.
	def	long live; up with (a specified person or thing).
viverrine	ety	C19: from New Latin viverr*_inus, from Latin viverra a ferret
viverrine	1.
	syl	vi+ver+rine
	pron	<vI1verIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of small to medium-sized predatory mammals of Eurasia and Africa, including genets, civets and mongooses: order (carnivores). {~}
viverrine	2.
	syl	vi+ver+rine
	pron	<vI1verIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	any animal belonging to the family
Vivian	0.
	syl	Viv:i:an
	pron	<1vivi*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Arthurian legend
	def	the mistress of Merlin. Also called: the {Lady of the Lake}.
vivid	ety	C17: from Latin v*_ividus animated, from v*_ivere to live
vivid	1.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a colour
	def	very bright; having a very high saturation or purity; produced by a pure or almost pure colouring agent.
vivid	2.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	def	brilliantly coloured.
	exam	1	vivid plumage.
vivid	3.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	def	conveying to the mind striking realism, freshness, or trueness to life; graphic.
	exam	1	a vivid account.
vivid	4.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a recollection, memory, etc.
	def	remaining distinct in the mind.
vivid	5.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the imagination, etc.
	def	prolific in the formation of lifelike images.
vivid	6.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	def	making a powerful impact on the emotions or senses.
	exam	1	a vivid feeling of shame.
vivid	7.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	def	uttered, operating, or acting with vigour.
	exam	1	vivid expostulations.
vivid	8.
	syl	viv+id
	pron	<1vivid>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of life or vitality.
	exam	1	a vivid personality.
vividly	sub
	head	vivid
	syl	viv+id+ly
	pos	adv.
vividness	sub
	head	vivid
	syl	viv+id+ness
	pos	n.
vivify	ety	C16: from Late Latin v*_ivific*_are, from Latin v*_ivus alive+ facere to make
vivifies	infl
	head	vivify
	syl	viv:i+fies
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vivifying	infl
	head	vivify
	syl	viv:i+fy+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vivified	infl
	head	vivify
	syl	viv:i+fied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vivify	1.
	syl	viv:i+fy
	pron	<1vivi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring to life; animate.
vivify	2.
	syl	viv:i+fy
	pron	<1vivi2fI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make more vivid or striking.
vivification	sub
	head	vivify
	syl	viv:i+fi+1ca+tion
	pos	n.
vivifier	sub
	head	vivify
	syl	viv:i+2fi+er
	pos	n.
viviparous	ety	C17: from Latin v*_iviparus, from v*_ivus alive+ parere to bring forth
viviparous	1.
	syl	vi+vip+ar+ous
	pron	<vi1vip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of most mammals
	def	giving birth to living offspring that develop within the uterus of the mother. Compare {oviparous, ovoviviparous}.
viviparous	2.
	syl	vi+vip+ar+ous
	pron	<vi1vip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of seeds
	def	germinating before separating from the parent plant.
viviparous	3.
	syl	vi+vip+ar+ous
	pron	<vi1vip*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	producing bulbils or young plants instead of flowers.
viviparity	sub
	head	viviparous
	syl	viv:i+par+i:ty
	pron	<2vivi1p@riti>
	pos	n.
viviparism	sub
	head	viviparous
	or	viviparousness
	syl	vi+1vip:a+rism
	pos	n.
viviparousness	sub
	head	viviparous
	or	viviparism
	syl	vi+1vip:a+rous+ness
	pos	n.
viviparously	sub
	head	viviparous
	syl	vi+1vip:a+rous+ly
	pos	adv.
vivisect	ety	C19: back formation from #7vivisection 
vivisect	0.
	syl	viv:i+sect
	pron	<1vivi2sekt>, <2vivi1sekt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to subject (an animal) to vivisection.
vivisector	sub
	head	vivisect
	syl	viv:i+2sec+tor
	pos	n.
vivisection	ety	C18: from vivi-, from Latin vivus living+#7section, as in #7dissection 
vivisection	0.
	syl	viv:i+sec+tion
	pron	<2vivi1sekS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or practice of perform?!ing experiments on living animals, involving cutting into or dissecting the body.
vivisectional	sub
	head	vivisection
	syl	viv:i+1sec+tion+al
	pos	adj.
vivisectionally	sub
	head	vivisection
	syl	viv:i+1sec+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
vivisectionist	1.
	syl	viv:i+sec+tion+ist
	pron	<2vivi1sekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises vivisection.
vivisectionist	2.
	syl	viv:i+sec+tion+ist
	pron	<2vivi1sekS*nist>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates the practice of vivisection as being useful or necessary to science.
vivo	ety	Italian: lively
vivo	0.
	syl	vi:vo
	pron	<1vEv*u>
	pos	adj. adv.
	qual	Music. (in combination
	def	with life and vigour.
	exam	1	allegro vivo.
vixen	ety	C15 fixen; related to Old English fyxe, feminine of #7fox ; compare Old High German fuhs*_in 
vixen	1.
	syl	vix+en
	pron	<1viks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a female fox.
vixen	2.
	syl	vix+en
	pron	<1viks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a quarrelsome or spiteful woman.
vixenish	sub
	head	vixen
	syl	vix+en+ish
	pos	adj.
vixenishly	sub
	head	vixen
	syl	vix+en+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
vixenishness	sub
	head	vixen
	syl	vix+en+ish+ness
	pos	n.
vixenly	sub
	head	vixen
	syl	vix+en+ly
	pos	adv. adj.
Viyella	0.
	syl	Vi+yel+la
	pron	<vI1el*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a soft fabric made of wool and cotton, used esp. for blouses and shirts.
viz	0.
	syl	viz.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	videlicet.
Vizagapatam	0.
	syl	Vi+za+ga+pa+tam
	pron	<vi2z@g*1p^t*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Vishakhapatnam}.
vizard	0.
	syl	viz+ard
	pron	<1viz*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a means of disguise; mask; visor.
vizarded	sub
	head	vizard
	syl	viz+ard+ed
	pos	adj.
vizcacha	0.
	syl	viz+ca+cha
	pron	<vis1k@C*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {viscacha}.
vizier	ety	C16: from Turkish vez*_ir, from Arabic waz*_ir porter, from wazara to bear a burden &- vi+#!zier+i@.al or vi+#!zir+i@.al adj. &- vi+#!zier+ship n.
vizier	0.
	syl	vi+zier
	pron	<vi1zi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a high official in certain Muslim countries, esp. in the former Ottoman Empire. Viziers served in various capacities, such as that of provincial governor or chief minister to the sultan.
vizierate	1.
	syl	vi+zier+ate
	pron	<vi1zi*rit>, <-At>
	pos	n.
	def	the position, rank, or authority of a vizier.
vizierate	2.
	syl	vi+zier+ate
	pron	<vi1zi*rit>, <-At>
	pos	n.
	def	the term of office of a vizier.
vizor	0.
	syl	vi+zor
	pron	<1vIz*>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {visor}.
vizsla	0.
	syl	vizs+la
	pron	<1viZl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of Hungarian hunting dog with a smooth rusty-gold coat.[C20: named after Hungary]
V-J Day	0.
	syl	V-J Day
	pos	n.
	def	the day marking the Allied victory over Japan in World War II (15 Aug. 1945).
vl	ety	from Latin varia lectio 
vl	0.
	syl	v.l.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	variant reading.
VL	0.
	syl	V.L.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vulgar Latin.
Vlaardingen	0.
	syl	Vlaar+ding+en
	pron	Dutch <1vla:rdiG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W Netherlands, in South Holland west of Rotterdam: the third largest port in the Netherlands. Pop.: 81785 (1973 est.).
Vlach	0.
	syl	Vlach
	pron	<vla:k>
	def	or (#!w$a$:l$Ak)
Vlach	1.
	syl	Vlach
	pron	<vla:k>
	def	a member of a people scattered throughout SE Europe in the early Middle Ages, speaking a Romanic dialect. {~}
Vlach	2.
	syl	Vlach
	pron	<vla:k>
	def	of or relating to Vlachs or their dialect.
Vladikavkaz	0.
	syl	Vla+di+kav+kaz
	pron	Russian <vl*dikaf1kas>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1944) of {Ordzhonikidze}.
Vladimir	H1.0.
	syl	Vla+di+mir
	pron	Russian <vla1dimir>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union: capital of the principality of Vladimir until the court transferred to Moscow in 1328. Pop.: 271000 (1975 est.).
Saint	infl
	head	Vladimir
	syl	Saint
	pos	n.
Vladimir	H2.0.
	syl	Vla:di:mir
	pron	<1vl@di2mi*>, Russian <vla1dimir>, Russian <vla1dimir>
	pos	n.
	def	called ??956-1015, grand prince of Kiev (980-1015); first Christian ruler of Russia. Feast day: July 15.
Vladivostok	0.
	syl	Vla+di+vos+tok
	pron	Russian <vl*divas1tck>, English <2vl@di1vostok>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the extreme SE Soviet Union, on the Sea of Japan: terminus of the Trans-Siberian Railway; the main Russian Pacific naval base since 1872 and chief Soviet port in the Far East; university (1956). Pop.: 511000 (1975 est.).
Maurice de	infl
	head	Vlaminck
	syl	Mau:rice de
	pron	<mc1ris> <d*>
	pos	n.
Vlaminck	0.
	syl	Vla:minck
	pron	French <vla1m*~e:k>
	pos	n.
	def	1876-1958, French painter of the Fauve school.
vlei	ety	C19: from Afrikaans (for sense 1); from obsolete N American Dutch dialect (for sense 2): #7valley 
vlei	1.
	syl	vlei
	pron	<flA>, <vlA>
	pos	n.
	qual	S. African.
	def	an area of low marshy ground, esp. one that feeds a stream.
vlei	2.
	syl	vlei
	pron	<flA>, <vlA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern U.S. dialect.
	def	a marsh.
vlf	alt
	head	VLF
	or	VLF
	syl	vlf
VLF	0.
	or	vlf
	syl	VLF
	qual	Radio. abbrev. for
	def	very low frequency.
Vlissingen	0.
	syl	Vlis+sing+en
	pron	<1vlisiG*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {Flushing}.
Vlone	alt
	head	Vlore
	or	Vlore
	syl	Vlo+n*"e
	pron	Albanian <1vlon*>
	pos	n.
Vlore	0.
	or	Vlone
	syl	Vlo+r*"e
	pron	Albanian <1vlor*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SW Albania, on the {Bay of Vlor*"e}: under Turkish rule from 1462 until Albanian independence was declared here in 1912. Pop.: 50000 (1970 est.). Ancient name: {Avlona}. Also called: {Valona}.
Vltava	0.
	syl	Vl+ta+va
	pron	Czech <1vLtava>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Czechoslovakia, rising in the Bohemian Forest and flowing generally southeast and then north to the River Elbe near Melnik. Length: 434 km (270 miles). German name: {Moldau}.
VMD	ety	Latin veterinariae medicinae doctor 
VMD	0.
	syl	V.M.D.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
VN	0.
	syl	VN
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Vietnam.
V neck	0.
	syl	V neck
	pos	n.
	def	a neck on a garment that comes down to a point on the throat or chest, resembling the shape of the letter `V'.
V-neck	sub
	head	V neck
	or	V-necked
	syl	V-2neck
	pos	adj.
V-necked	sub
	head	V neck
	or	V-neck
	syl	V-2necked
	pos	adj.
VO	0.
	syl	V.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	very old: used to imply that a brandy or whisky is old, now often extended to port and other dessert wines.
vo	0.
	syl	vo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	verso.
vocat	alt
	head	voc
	or	voc
	syl	vocat.
voc	0.
	or	vocat
	syl	voc.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	vocative.
vocab	0.
	syl	vo+cab
	pron	<1v*uk@b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {vocabulary}.
vocable	ety	C16: from Latin voc*_abulum a designation, from voc*_are to call
vocable	1.
	syl	vo+ca:ble
	pron	<1v*uk*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	any word, either written or spoken, regarded simply as a sequence of letters or spoken sounds, irrespective of its meaning.
vocable	2.
	syl	vo+ca:ble
	pron	<1v*uk*bL>
	pos	n.
	def	a vocal sound; vowel.
vocable	3.
	syl	vo+ca:ble
	pron	<1v*uk*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being uttered.
vocably	sub
	head	vocable
	syl	vo+ca:bly
	pos	adv.
vocabulary	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin voc*_abul*_arium, from voc*_abul*_arius concerning words, from Latin voc*_abulum #7vocable 
vocabularies	infl
	head	vocabulary
	syl	vo+cab:u+lar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vocabulary	1.
	syl	vo+cab:u+lar:y
	pron	<v*1k@bjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a listing, either selective or exhaustive, containing the words and phrases of a language, with meanings or translations into another language; glossary.
vocabulary	2.
	syl	vo+cab:u+lar:y
	pron	<v*1k@bjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the aggregate of words in the use or comprehension of a specified person, class, profession, etc.
vocabulary	3.
	syl	vo+cab:u+lar:y
	pron	<v*1k@bjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	all the words contained in a language.
vocabulary	4.
	syl	vo+cab:u+lar:y
	pron	<v*1k@bjul*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a range or system of symbols, qualities, or techniques constituting a means of communication or expression, as any of the arts or crafts.
	exam	1	a wide vocabulary of textures and colours.
vocal	ety	C14: from Latin v*_oc*_alis possessed of a voice, from v*_ox voice
vocal	1.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designed for the voice.
	exam	1	vocal music.
vocal	2.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced or delivered by the voice.
	exam	1	vocal noises.
vocal	3.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with an attribute or the production of the voice.
	exam	1	vocal organs.
vocal	4.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	frequently disposed to outspoken speech, criticism, etc..
	exam	1	a vocal minority.
vocal	5.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of sound or voices.
	exam	1	a vocal assembly.
vocal	6.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	endowed with a voice.
vocal	7.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	eloquent or meaningful.
vocal	8.a.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a speech sound.
vocal	8.b.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a voiced speech sound, esp. a vowel.
vocal	9.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of jazz or pop music that is sung.
vocal	10.
	syl	vo+cal
	pron	<1v*ukL>
	pos	n.
	def	a performance of such a piece of music.
vocality	sub
	head	vocal
	or	vocalness
	syl	vo+cal+i:ty
	pron	<v*u1k@l?!iti>
	pos	n.
vocalness	sub
	head	vocal
	or	vocality
	syl	vo+cal+ness
	pos	n.
vocally	sub
	head	vocal
	syl	vo+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
vocal cords	0.
	syl	vo+cal cords
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	either of two pairs of mucomembranous folds in the larynx. The upper pair ({false vocal cords}) are not concerned with vocal production; the lower pair ({true vocal cords} or {vocal folds}) can be made to vibrate and produce sound when air from the lungs is forced over them. See also {glottis}.
vocal folds	0.
	syl	vo+cal folds
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	See {vocal cords}.
vocalic	0.
	syl	vo+cal+ic
	pron	<v*u1k@lik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	of, relating to, or containing a vowel or vowels.
vocalise	0.
	syl	vo+cal+ise
	pron	<2v*uk*1lEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a musical passage sung upon one vowel as an excercise to develop flexibility and control of pitch and tone; solfeggio.
vocalism	1.
	syl	vo+cal+ism
	pron	<1v*uk*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the exercise of the voice, as in singing or speaking.
vocalism	2.
	syl	vo+cal+ism
	pron	<1v*uk*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	singing, esp. in respect to technique or skill.
vocalism	3.a.
	syl	vo+cal+ism
	pron	<1v*uk*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a voiced speech sound, esp. a vowel.
vocalism	3.b.
	syl	vo+cal+ism
	pron	<1v*uk*2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of vowels as used in a language.
vocalist	0.
	syl	vo+cal+ist
	pron	<1v*uk*list>
	pos	n.
	def	a singer, esp. one who regularly appears with a jazz band or pop group.
vocalise	alt
	head	vocalize
	or	vocalize
	syl	vo+cal+ise
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
vocalize	1.
	or	vocalise
	syl	vo+cal+ize
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express with or use the voice; articulate (a speech, song, etc.).
vocalize	2.
	or	vocalise
	syl	vo+cal+ize
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make vocal or articulate.
vocalize	3.a.
	or	vocalise
	syl	vo+cal+ize
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to articulate (a speech sound) with voice.
vocalize	3.b.
	or	vocalise
	syl	vo+cal+ize
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change (a consonant) into a vowel.
vocalize	4.
	or	vocalise
	syl	vo+cal+ize
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	another word for {vowelize}.
vocalize	5.
	or	vocalise
	syl	vo+cal+ize
	pron	<1v*uk*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sing a melody on a vowel, etc.
vocalization	sub
	head	vocalize
	or	vocalisation
	syl	vo+cal:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vocalisation	sub
	head	vocalize
	or	vocalization
	syl	vo+cal:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
vocalizer	sub
	head	vocalize
	or	vocaliser
	syl	vo+cal+2iz+er
	pos	n.
vocaliser	sub
	head	vocalize
	or	vocalizer
	syl	vo+cal+2is+er
	pos	n.
vocal score	0.
	syl	vo+cal score
	pos	n.
	def	a musical score that shows voice parts in full and orchestral parts in the form of a piano transcription.
vocation	ety	C15: from Latin voc*_ati*_o a calling, from voc*_are to call
vocation	1.
	syl	vo+ca+tion
	pron	<v*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a specified occupation, profession, or trade.
vocation	2.a.
	syl	vo+ca+tion
	pron	<v*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a special urge, inclination, or predisposition to a particular calling or career, esp. a religious one.
vocation	2.b.
	syl	vo+ca+tion
	pron	<v*u1kAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	such a calling or career.
vocational	1.
	syl	vo+ca+tion+al
	pron	<v*u1kAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a vocation or vocations.
vocational	2.
	syl	vo+ca+tion+al
	pron	<v*u1kAS*nL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to applied educational courses concerned with skills needed for an occupation, trade, or profession.
vocationally	sub
	head	vocational
	syl	vo+1ca+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
vocational guidance	0.
	syl	vo+ca+tion+al guid+ance
	pos	n.
	def	a guidance service based on psychological tests and interviews to find out what career or occupation may best suit a person.
vocative	ety	C15: from Latin phrase voc*_at*_ivus c*_asus the calling case, from voc*_are to call
vocative	1.
	syl	voc:a+tive
	pron	<1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, used in, or characterized by calling.
vocative	2.
	syl	voc:a+tive
	pron	<1vok*tiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	denoting a case of nouns, in some inflected languages, used when the referent of the noun is being addressed.
vocative	3.a.
	syl	voc:a+tive
	pron	<1vok*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	the vocative case.
vocative	3.b.
	syl	voc:a+tive
	pron	<1vok*tiv>
	pos	n.
	def	a vocative noun or speech element.
vocatively	sub
	head	vocative
	syl	voc:a+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
voces	0.
	syl	vo+ces
	pron	<1v*usEz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {vox}.
vociferant	ety	C17: from Latin v*_ocifer*_ar*_i to bawl; see #7vociferate 
vociferant	1.
	syl	vo+cif+er+ant
	pron	<v*u1sif*r*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	a less common word for {vociferous}.
vociferant	2.
	syl	vo+cif+er+ant
	pron	<v*u1sif*r*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a vociferous person.
vociferance	sub
	head	vociferant
	syl	vo+1cif+er+ance
	pos	n.
vociferate	ety	C17: from Latin v*_ocifer*_ar*_i to clamour, from v*_ox voice+ ferre to bear
vociferate	0.
	syl	vo+cif+er+ate
	pron	<v*u1sif*2rAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exclaim or cry out about (something) clamorously, vehemently, or insistently.
vociferation	sub
	head	vociferate
	syl	vo+2cif+er:1a+tion
	pos	n.
vociferator	sub
	head	vociferate
	syl	vo+1cif+er:2a+tor
	pos	n.
vociferous	1.
	syl	vo+cif+er+ous
	pron	<v*u1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by vehemence, clamour, or noisiness.
	exam	1	vociferous protests.
vociferous	2.
	syl	vo+cif+er+ous
	pron	<v*u1sif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	making an outcry or loud noises; clamorous.
	exam	1	a vociferous mob.
vociferously	sub
	head	vociferous
	syl	vo+1cif+er+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
vociferousness	sub
	head	vociferous
	syl	vo+1cif+er+ous+ness
	pos	n.
vodka	ety	C19: from Russian, diminutive of voda water; related to Sanskrit udan water, Greek hud*_or 
vodka	0.
	syl	vod+ka
	pron	<1vodk*>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink originating in Russia, made from grain, potatoes, etc., usually consisting only of rectified spirit and water.
voetsek	ety	from Afrikaans, from the phrase voort se ek away say I
voetsek	0.
	syl	voet+sek
	pron	<1futsek>, <1vut->
	pos	interj.
	qual	S. African slang.
	def	an expletive used when chasing animals away: offensive when addressed to people.
voetstoots	ety	Afrikaans, from Dutch
voetstoets	alt
	head	voetstoots
	or	voetstoots
	syl	voets+toets
	pron	<1futstuts>, <1vut->
voetstoots	1.
	or	voetstoets
	syl	voets+toots
	pron	<1futstuts>, <1vut->
	pos	adj.
	qual	S. African.
	def	denoting a sale in which the vendor is freed from all responsibility for the condition of the goods being sold.
voetstoots	2.
	or	voetstoets
	syl	voets+toots
	pron	<1futstuts>, <1vut->
	pos	adv.
	qual	S. African.
	def	without responsibility for the condition of the goods sold.
Vogel	0.
	syl	Vo:gel
	pron	<1v*ugL>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Ju@.li@.us}. 1835-99, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1873-75; 1876).
Vogelweide	0.
	syl	Vo:gel:wei:de
	pron	German <1fo:gL2vId*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Walther von der Vogelweide}.
vogue	ety	C16: from French: a rowing, fashion, from Old Italian voga, from vogare to row, of unknown origin &- #!vogu@.ish adj.
vogue	1.
	syl	vogue
	pron	<v*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	the popular style at a specified time (esp. in the phrase {in vogue}) .
vogue	2.
	syl	vogue
	pron	<v*ug>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of general or popular usage or favour.
	exam	1	the vogue for such dances is now over.
vogue	3.
	syl	vogue
	pron	<v*ug>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	popular or fashionable.
	exam	1	a vogue word.
Vogul	infl
	or	Voguls
	syl	Vo+gul
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Voguls	infl
	head	Vogul
	or	Vogul
	syl	Vo+guls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Vogul	1.
	syl	Vo+gul
	pron	<1v*ugL>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a people living in W Siberia and NE Europe.
Vogul	2.
	syl	Vo+gul
	pron	<1v*ugL>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family: related to Hungarian.
voice	ety	C13: from Old French voiz, from Latin v*_ox 
voice	1.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by the vibration of the vocal cords, esp. when modified by the resonant effect of the tongue and mouth. See also {speech}.
voice	2.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	the natural and distinctive tone of the speech sounds characteristic of a particular person.
	exam	1	nobody could mistake his voice.
voice	3.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition, quality, effectiveness, or tone of such sounds.
	exam	1	a hysterical voice.
voice	4.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	the musical sound of a singing voice, with respect to its quality or tone.
	exam	1	she has a lovely voice.
voice	5.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to speak, sing, etc..
	exam	1	he has lost his voice.
voice	6.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	a sound resembling or suggestive of vocal utterance.
	exam	1	the voice of the sea;
	exam	2	the voice of hard experi?!ence.
voice	7.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	written or spoken expression, as of feeling, opinion, etc. (esp. in the phrase {give voice to}) .
voice	8.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	a stated choice, wish, or opinion or the power or right to have an opinion heard and considered.
	exam	1	to give someone a voice in a decision.
voice	9.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	an agency through which is communicated another's purpose, policy, etc..
	exam	1	such groups are the voice of our enemies.
voice	10.a.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	def	musical notes produced by vibrations of the vocal chords at various frequencies and in certain registers.
	exam	1	a tenor voice.
voice	10.b.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	usage	in harmony
	def	an independent melodic line or part.
	exam	1	a fugue in five voices.
voice	11.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	the sound characterizing the articu?!lation of several speech sounds, including all vowels or sonants, that is produced when the vocal cords make loose contact with each other and are set in vibration by the breath as it forces its way through the glottis.
voice	12.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	a category of the verb or verbal inflections that expresses whether the relation between the subject and the verb is that of agent and action, action and recipient, or some other relation. See { {active} (sense 5)}, { {passive} (sense 5)}, { {middle} (sense 5)}.
voice	13.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	rumour.
voice	14.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	fame; renown.
in voice	15.
	head	voice
	syl	in voice.
	def	in a condition to sing or speak well.
out of voice	16.
	head	voice
	syl	out of voice.
	def	with the voice temporarily in a poor condition, esp. for singing.
with one voice	17.
	head	voice
	syl	with one voice.
	def	unanimously.
voice	18.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in words; give expression to.
	exam	1	to voice a complaint.
voice	19.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to articulate (a speech sound) with voice.
voice	20.
	syl	voice
	pron	<vcis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Music.
	def	to adjust (a wind instrument or organ pipe) so that it conforms to the correct standards of tone colour, pitch, etc.
voicer	sub
	head	voice
	syl	voic+er
	pos	n.
voice box	0.
	syl	voice box
	pos	n.
	def	another word for the {larynx}.
voiced	1.
	syl	voiced
	pron	<vcist>
	pos	adj.
	def	declared or expressed by the voice.
voiced	2.
	syl	voiced
	pron	<vcist>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a voice as specified.
	exam	1	loud-voiced.
voiced	3.
	syl	voiced
	pron	<vcist>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated with accompanying vibration of the vocal cords.
	exam	1	in English
voiceful	1.
	syl	voice+ful
	pron	<1vcisful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	endowed with a voice, esp. of loud quality.
voiceful	2.
	syl	voice+ful
	pron	<1vcisful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	full of voices.
voicefulness	sub
	head	voiceful
	syl	voice+ful+ness
	pos	n.
voice-leading	0.
	syl	voice-lead:ing
	pron	<1vcis2lEdiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another term for {part-writing}.
voiceless	1.
	syl	voice+less
	pron	<1vcislis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without a voice; mute.
voiceless	2.
	syl	voice+less
	pron	<1vcislis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not ar?!ticulated.
	exam	1	voiceless misery.
voiceless	3.
	syl	voice+less
	pron	<1vcislis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking a musical voice.
voiceless	4.
	syl	voice+less
	pron	<1vcislis>
	pos	adj.
	def	silent.
voiceless	5.
	syl	voice+less
	pron	<1vcislis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without the power or right to express an opinion.
voiceless	6.
	syl	voice+less
	pron	<1vcislis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	articulated without accompanying vibration of the vocal cords.
	exam	1	In English
voicelessly	sub
	head	voiceless
	syl	voice+less+ly
	pos	adv.
voicelessness	sub
	head	voiceless
	syl	voice+less+ness
	pos	n.
voice-over	0.
	syl	voice-o:ver
	pos	n.
	def	the voice of an unseen commentator heard during a film, television programme, etc.
voice part	0.
	syl	voice part
	pos	n.
	def	a melodic line written for the voice.
voiceprint	0.
	syl	voice+print
	pron	<1vcis2print>
	pos	n.
	def	a graphic representation of a person's voice recorded electronically, usually having time plotted along the horizontal axis and the frequency of the speech on the vertical axis.
voice vote	0.
	syl	voice vote
	pos	n.
	def	a vote taken in a legislative body by calling for the ayes and the noes and estimating which faction is more numerous from the volume of the noise.
void	ety	C13: from Old French vuide, from Vulgar Latin voc*_itus (unattested), from Latin vacuus empty, from vac*_are to be empty
void	1.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	without contents; empty.
void	2.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	not legally binding.
	exam	1	null and void.
void	3.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an office, house, position, etc.
	def	without an incumbent; unoccupied.
void	4.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by of
	def	destitute or devoid.
	exam	1	void of resources.
void	5.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no effect; useless.
	exam	1	all his efforts were rendered void.
void	6.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a card suit or player
	def	having no cards in a particular suit.
	exam	1	his spades were void.
void	7.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	def	an empty space or area.
	exam	1	the huge desert voids of Asia.
void	8.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a feeling or condition of loneliness or deprivation.
	exam	1	his divorce left him in a void.
void	9.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack of any cards in one suit.
	exam	1	to have a void in spades.
void	10.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {counter}. the inside area of a character of type, such as the inside of an {~}
void	11.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	def	to make ineffective or invalid.
void	12.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	def	to empty (contents, etc.) or make empty of contents.
void	13.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to discharge the contents of (the bowels or urinary bladder).
void	14.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to vacate (a place, room, etc.).
void	15.
	syl	void
	pron	<vcid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to expel.
voider	sub
	head	void
	syl	void+er
	pos	n.
voidness	sub
	head	void
	syl	void+ness
	pos	n.
voidable	1.
	syl	void+a:ble
	pron	<1vcid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being voided.
voidable	2.
	syl	void+a:ble
	pron	<1vcid*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being legally annulled or made void.
voidableness	sub
	head	voidable
	syl	void+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
voidance	ety	C14: variant of #7avoidance 
voidance	1.
	syl	void+ance
	pron	<1vcidNs>
	pos	n.
	def	an annulment, as of a contract.
voidance	2.
	syl	void+ance
	pron	<1vcidNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being vacant, as an office, benefice, etc.
voidance	3.
	syl	void+ance
	pron	<1vcidNs>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of voiding, ejecting, or evacuating.
voided	1.
	syl	void+ed
	pron	<1vcidid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Heraldry. of a design
	def	with a hole in the centre of the same shape as the design.
	exam	1	a voided lozenge.
voided	2.
	syl	void+ed
	pron	<1vcidid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having a void or made void.
voile	ety	C19: from French: #7veil 
voile	0.
	syl	voile
	pron	<vcil>, French <vwal>
	pos	n.
	def	a light semitransparent fabric of silk, rayon, cotton, etc., used for dresses, scarves, shirts, etc.
Voiotia	0.
	syl	Voi:o+ti:a
	pron	Greek <vjc1tEa>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of E central Greece: corresponds to ancient Boeotia and part of ancient Phocis. Pop.: 114675 (1971). Area: 3173 sq. km (1225 sq. miles). Ancient name: {Boeotia}.
voir dire	ety	C17: from Old French: to speak the truth
voir dire	1.
	syl	voir dire
	pron	<vwa:> <1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the preliminary examination on oath of a proposed witness by the judge.
voir dire	2.
	syl	voir dire
	pron	<vwa:> <1di*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	the oath administered to such a witness.
voix c'eleste	ety	from French: heavenly voice
voix c'eleste	0.
	syl	voix c*'e+leste
	pron	<vwa:> <se1lest>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop which produces a tremolo effect through the acoustic phenomenon of beats.
Voivodina	alt
	head	Vojvodina
	or	Vojvodina
	syl	Voi+vo+di+na
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1vcjvcdina>
	pos	n.
Vojvodina	0.
	or	Voivodina
	syl	Voj+vo+di+na
	pron	Serbo-Croatian <1vcjvcdina>
	pos	n.
	def	an autonomous region of NE Yugoslavia, in N Serbia: a major agricultural region. Capital: Novi Sad. Pop.: 1935115 (1971). Area: 22489 sq. km (8683 sq. miles).
vol	1.
	syl	vol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	volcano.
vol	2.
	syl	vol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	volume.
vol	3.
	syl	vol.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	volunteer.
Volans	ety	C19: from Latin, literally: flying, from vol*_are to fly
Volantis	infl
	head	Volans
	syl	Vo+lan+tis
	pron	<v*u1l@ntis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Volans	0.
	syl	Vo+lans
	pron	<1v*ul@nz>
	pos	n.
	def	a small constellation in the S hemisphere lying between Carina and Hydrus.
volant	ety	C16: from French: flying, from voler to fly, from Latin vol*_are 
volant	1.
	syl	vo+lant
	pron	<1v*ul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Heraldry.
	usage	usually postpositive
	def	in a flying position.
volant	2.
	syl	vo+lant
	pron	<1v*ul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	flying or capable of flight.
volant	3.
	syl	vo+lant
	pron	<1v*ul*nt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	moving lightly or agilely; nimble.
Volapuk	ety	C19: from vol, based on #7world+ euphonic -a-+p*"uk speech, based on #7speak 
Volapuk	alt
	or	Volapuk
	syl	Vol:a+p*"uk
	pron	<1vol*2puk>
	pos	n.
Volapuk	0.
	or	Volapuk
	syl	Vol:a+puk
	pron	<1vol*2puk>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial language based on English, French, German, Latin, etc., invented in 1880 by Johann Schleyer (1831-1912).
volar	ety	C19: from Latin vola hollow of the hand, palm, sole of the foot
volar	H1.0.
	syl	vo+lar
	pron	<1v*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	of or relating to the palm of the hand or the sole of the foot.
volar	ety	C19: from Latin vol*_are to fly
volar	H2.0.
	syl	vo+lar
	pron	<1v*ul*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	relating to or employed in flying.
volatile	ety	C17: from Latin vol*_at*_ilis flying, from vol*_are to fly &- #!vol@.a+tile+ness or vol@.a+til+i@.ty (@!v$Al$$#!t$Il$It$I) n.
volatile	1.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a substance
	def	capable of readily changing from a solid or liquid form to a vapour; having a high vapour pressure and a low boiling point.
volatile	2.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	disposed to caprice or inconstancy; fickle; mercurial.
volatile	3.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of circumstances
	def	liable to sudden, unpredictable, or explosive change.
volatile	4.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting only a short time.
	exam	1	volatile business interests.
volatile	5.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Computer technol. of a memory
	def	not retaining stored information when the power supply is cut off.
volatile	6.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	flying or capable of flight; volant. {~}
volatile	7.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	a volatile substance.
volatile	8.
	syl	vol:a+tile
	pron	<1vol*2tIl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a winged creature.
volatile oil	0.
	syl	vol:a+tile oil
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {essential oil}.
volatile salt	0.
	syl	vol:a+tile salt
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sal volatile}.
volatilise	alt
	head	volatilize
	or	volatilize
	syl	vo+lat:i+lise
	pron	<vo1l@ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
volatilize	0.
	or	volatilise
	syl	vo+lat:i+lize
	pron	<vo1l@ti2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to change or cause to change from a solid or liquid to a vapour.
volatilizable	sub
	head	volatilize
	or	volatilisable
	syl	vo+1lat:i+2liz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
volatilisable	sub
	head	volatilize
	or	volatilizable
	syl	vo+1lat:i+2lis+a:ble
	pos	adj.
volatilization	sub
	head	volatilize
	or	volatilisation
	syl	vo+2lat:i+liz:1a+tion
	pos	n.
volatilisation	sub
	head	volatilize
	or	volatilization
	syl	vo+2lat:i+lis:1a+tion
	pos	n.
vol-au-vent	ety	C19: from French, literally: flight in the wind
vol-au-vent	0.
	syl	vol-au-vent
	pron	French <vclo1v?~a>
	pos	n.
	def	a very light puff pastry case filled either with a savoury mixture in a richly flavoured sauce or sometimes with fruit.
volcanic	1.
	syl	vol+can+ic
	pron	<vol1k@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, produced by, or characterized by the presence of volcanoes.
	exam	1	a volcanic region.
volcanic	2.
	syl	vol+can+ic
	pron	<vol1k@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of or resembling an erupting volcano.
	exam	1	a volcanic era.
volcanic	3.
	syl	vol+can+ic
	pron	<vol1k@nik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {extrusive} (sense 2)}.
volcanically	sub
	head	volcanic
	syl	vol+1can:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
volcanicity	sub
	head	volcanic
	syl	vol+can+ic+i:ty
	pron	<2volk*1nisiti>
	pos	n.
volcanic glass	0.
	syl	vol+can+ic glass
	pos	n.
	def	any of several glassy volcanic igneous rocks, such as obsidian and pitchstone.
vulcanism	alt
	head	volcanism
	or	volcanism
	syl	vul+can+ism
	pos	n.
volcanism	0.
	or	vulcanism
	syl	vol+can+ism
	pron	<1volk*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	those processes collectively that result in the formation of volcanoes and their products.
volcanise	alt
	head	volcanize
	or	volcanize
	syl	vol+can+ise
	pron	<1volk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
volcanize	0.
	or	volcanise
	syl	vol+can+ize
	pron	<1volk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to subject to the effects of or change by volcanic heat.
volcanization	sub
	head	volcanize
	or	volcanisation
	syl	vol+can:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
volcanisation	sub
	head	volcanize
	or	volcanization
	syl	vol+can:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
volcano	ety	C17: from Italian, from Latin Volc*_anus V#7ulcan, whose forges were believed to be responsible for volcanic rumblings
volcanoes	infl
	head	volcano
	or	volcanos
	syl	vol+ca+noes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volcanos	infl
	head	volcano
	or	volcanoes
	syl	vol+ca+nos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volcano	1.
	syl	vol+ca+no
	pron	<vol1kAn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in the earth's crust from which molten lava, rock fragments, ashes, dust, and gases are ejected from below the earth's surface.
volcano	2.
	syl	vol+ca+no
	pron	<vol1kAn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain formed from volcanic material ejected from a vent in a central crater.
Volcano Islands	0.
	syl	Vol+ca+no Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of three volcanic islands in the W Pacific, about 1100 km (700 miles) south of Japan: the largest is Iwo Jima, taken by U.S. forces in 1945 and returned to Japan in 1968. Area: about 28 sq. km (11 sq. miles). Japanese name: {Kazan Retto}.
vulcanology	alt
	head	volcanology
	or	volcanology
	syl	vul+can+ol+o:gy
	pos	n.
volcanology	0.
	or	vulcanology
	syl	vol+can+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2volk*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the study of volcanoes and volcanic phenomena.
volcanological	sub
	head	volcanology
	or	vulcanological
	syl	vol+can:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2volk*n*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
vulcanological	sub
	head	volcanology
	or	volcanological
	syl	vul+can:o+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
volcanologist	sub
	head	volcanology
	or	vulcanologist
	syl	vol+can+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
vulcanologist	sub
	head	volcanology
	or	volcanologist
	syl	vul+can+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
vole	ety	C19: short for volemouse, from Old Norse vollr field+ mus #7mouse ; related to Icelandic vollarmus 
vole	H1.0.
	syl	vole
	pron	<v*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous small rodents of the genus and related genera, mostly of Eurasia and North America and having a stocky body, short tail, and inconspicuous ears: family See also {water vole}.
vole	ety	C17: from French, from voler to fly, from Latin vol*_are 
vole	H2.0.
	syl	vole
	pron	<v*ul>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some card games, such as *'ecart*'e
	def	the taking of all the tricks in a deal, thus scoring extra points.
Volga	0.
	syl	Vol+ga
	pron	<1volg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the W Soviet Union, rising in the Valdai Range and flowing through a chain of small lakes to the Rybinsk Reservoir and south to the Caspian Sea through Volgograd: the longest river in Europe. Length: 3690 km (2293 miles).
Volgograd	0.
	syl	Vol+go+grad
	pron	Russian <v*lga1grat>, English <1volg*2gr@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the W central Soviet Union, on the River Volga: scene of a major engagement (1918) during the civil war and again in World War II (1942-43), in which the German forces were defeated; major industrial centre. Pop.: 900000 (1975 est.). Former names: {Tsaritsyn} (until 1925), {Stalingrad} (1925-61).
volitant	ety	C19: from Latin volit*_are to flit, from vol*_are to fly
volitant	1.
	syl	vol:i+tant
	pron	<1volit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	flying or moving about rapidly.
volitant	2.
	syl	vol:i+tant
	pron	<1volit*nt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of flying.
volition	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin voliti*_o, from Latin vol- as in vol*_o I will, present stem of velle to wish
volition	1.
	syl	vo+li+tion
	pron	<v*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of exercising the will.
	exam	1	of one's own volition.
volition	2.
	syl	vo+li+tion
	pron	<v*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty or capability of conscious choice, decision, and intention; the will.
volition	3.
	syl	vo+li+tion
	pron	<v*1liS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the resulting choice or resolution.
volitional	sub
	head	volition
	or	volitionary
	syl	vo+1li+tion+al
	pos	adj.
volitionary	sub
	head	volition
	or	volitional
	syl	vo+1li+tion+ar:y
	pos	adj.
volitionally	sub
	head	volition
	syl	vo+1li+tion+al+ly
	pos	adv.
volitive	1.
	syl	vol:i+tive
	pron	<1volitiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or emanating from the will.
volitive	2.
	syl	vol:i+tive
	pron	<1volitiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Grammar.
	def	another word for {desiderative}.
Volkerwanderung	0.
	syl	V*"olk+er+wan+der+ung
	pron	German <1fclker2vand*ruG>
	pos	n.
	def	the migration of peoples, esp. of Germanic and Slavic peoples into S and W Europe from 2nd to 11th centuries.
Volkslied	ety	literally: folk song
Volkslieder	infl
	head	Volkslied
	syl	Volks+lied+er
	pron	<-2lEd*r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Volkslied	0.
	syl	Volks+lied
	pron	German. <1fclks2lEt>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of popular German folk song.
volley	ety	C16: from French vol*'ee a flight, from voler to fly, from Latin vol*_are 
volley	1.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	n.
	def	the simultaneous discharge of several weapons, esp. firearms.
volley	2.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	n.
	def	the projectiles or missiles so discharged.
volley	3.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	n.
	def	a burst of oaths, protests, etc., occurring simultaneously or in rapid succession.
volley	4.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Sport.
	def	a stroke, shot, or kick at a moving ball before it hits the ground. Compare {half volley}.
volley	5.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the flight of such a ball or the ball itself.
volley	6.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	n.
	def	the simultaneous explosion of several blastings of rock.
volley	7.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discharge (weapons, etc.) in or as if in a volley or (of weapons, etc.) to be discharged.
volley	8.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter vehemently or sound loudly and continuously.
volley	9.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Sport.
	def	to strike or kick (a moving ball) before it hits the ground.
volley	10.
	syl	vol+ley
	pron	<1voli>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to issue or move rapidly or indiscriminately.
volleyer	sub
	head	volley
	syl	vol+ley+er
	pos	n.
volleyball	1.
	syl	vol:ley+ball
	pron	<1voli2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which two teams hit a large ball back and forth over a high net with their hands.
volleyball	2.
	syl	vol:ley+ball
	pron	<1voli2bc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the ball used in this game.
Vologda	0.
	syl	Vo+log+da
	pron	Russian <1vcl*gd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the NW central Soviet Union. Pop.: 212000 (1975 est.).
V'olos	0.
	syl	V*'o+los
	pron	Greek <1vclcs>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Greece, in Thessaly on the {Gulf of Volos} (an inlet of the Aegean): the third largest port in Greece. Pop.: 51290 (1971).
volost	ety	from Russian
volost	1.
	syl	vo+lost
	pron	<1v*ulost>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Soviet Union
	def	a rural soviet.
volost	2.
	syl	vo+lost
	pron	<1v*ulost>
	pos	n.
	usage	in tsarist Russia
	def	a peasant community consisting of several villages or hamlets.
volplane	ety	C20: from French vol plan*'e a gliding flight
volplane	1.
	syl	vol+plane
	pron	<1vol2plAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to glide without engine power.
volplane	2.
	syl	vol+plane
	pron	<1vol2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a glide by an aircraft.
vols	0.
	syl	vols.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	volumes.
Volsci	0.
	syl	Vol+sci
	pron	<1volskE>
	pos	n.
	def	a warlike people of ancient Latium, subdued by Rome in the fifth and fourth centuries #7b.c.
Volscian	1.
	syl	Vol+sci:an
	pron	<1volski*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Volsci.
Volscian	2.
	syl	Vol+sci:an
	pron	<1volski*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the extinct language of the Volsci, closely related to Umbrian.
Volscian	3.
	syl	Vol+sci:an
	pron	<1volski*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Volsci or their language.
Volsung	1.
	syl	Vol:sung
	pron	<1volsuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a great hero of Norse and Germanic legend and poetry who gave his name to a race of warriors; father of Sigmund and Signy.
Volsung	2.
	syl	Vol:sung
	pron	<1volsuG>
	pos	n.
	def	any member of his family.
Volsunga Saga	0.
	syl	Vol+sun+ga Sa:ga
	pron	<1volsuGg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a 13th-century Icelandic saga about the family of the Volsungs and the deeds of Sigurd, related in theme and story to the Nibelungenlied.
volt	ety	C19: named after Count Alessandro Volta; see V#7olta %2
volt	H1.0.
	syl	volt
	pron	<v*ult>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of electric potential; the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere, when the power dissipated between these points is 1 watt. Symbol: V
volt	ety	C17: from French volte, from Italian volta a turn, ultimately from Latin volvere to turn
volte	alt
	head	volt
	or	volt
	syl	volte
	pron	<volt>
	pos	n.
volt	H2.1.
	or	volte
	syl	volt
	pron	<volt>
	pos	n.
	def	a small circle of determined size executed in dressage.
volt	H2.2.
	or	volte
	syl	volt
	pron	<volt>
	pos	n.
	def	a leap made in fencing to avoid an opponent's thrust.
volta	ety	C17: from Italian: turn; see #7volt %2
volte	infl
	head	volta
	syl	vol+te
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volta	0.
	syl	vol+ta
	pron	<1volt*>, Italian <1vclta>
	pos	n.
	qual	Italian
	def	-te).
volta	1.
	syl	vol+ta
	pron	<1volt*>, Italian <1vclta>
	pos	n.
	qual	Italian
	def	a quick-moving Italian dance popular during the 16th and 17th centuries.
volta	2.
	syl	vol+ta
	pron	<1volt*>, Italian <1vclta>
	pos	n.
	qual	Italian
	def	a piece of music written for or in the rhythm of this dance, in triple time.
Volta	H1.1.
	syl	Vol+ta
	pron	<1volt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Africa, formed by the confluence of the {Black Volta} and the {White Volta} in N central Ghana: flows south to the Bight of Benin: the chief river of Ghana. Length: 480 km (300 miles); (including the Black Volta) 1600 km (1000 miles).
Lake	2.
	head	Volta
	syl	Lake.
	def	an artificial lake in Ghana, extending 408 km (250 miles) upstream from the {Volta River Dam} on the Volta River: completed in 1966. Area: 8482 sq. km (3275 sq. miles).
Volta	H2.0.
	syl	Vol:ta
	pron	<1v*ult*>, Italian <1vclta>, Italian <1vclta>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {A@.les@.san@.dro} (@!ales#!sandro). 1745-1827, Italian physicist after whom the volt is named. He made important contributions to the theory of current electricity and invented the voltaic pile (1800), the electrophorus (1775), and an electroscope.
voltage	0.
	syl	volt+age
	pron	<1v*ultiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an electromotive force or potential difference expressed in volts.
voltage divider	0.
	syl	volt+age di+vid+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {potential divider}.
voltaic	0.
	syl	vol+ta+ic
	pron	<vol1tAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for { {galvanic} (sense 1)}.
Voltaic	1.
	syl	Vol+ta+ic
	pron	<vol1tAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Republic of Upper Volta.
Voltaic	2.
	syl	Vol+ta+ic
	pron	<vol1tAik>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting, belonging to, or relating to the Gur group of African languages.
Voltaic	3.
	syl	Vol+ta+ic
	pron	<vol1tAik>
	pos	n.
	def	this group of languages. See also {Gur}.
voltaic cell	0.
	syl	vol+ta+ic cell
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {primary cell}.
voltaic couple	0.
	syl	vol+ta+ic cou+ple
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a pair of dissimilar metals in an electrolyte with a potential difference between the metals resulting from chemical action.
voltaic pile	0.
	syl	vol+ta+ic pile
	pos	n.
	def	an early form of battery consisting of a pile of alternate dissimilar metals, such as zinc and copper, separated by pads moistened with an electrolyte. Also called: {galvanic pile, Volta's pile}.
Voltaire	0.
	syl	Vol:taire:
	pron	<vol1te*,@T> <v*ul-;@T>, French @T <vcl1te:r)@T> <n> <@T> <pseudonym@T> <of> <Fran*,cois> <Marie> <Arouet> <1694-1778>, <French> <writer>, <whose> <out?!spoken> <belief> <in> <religious>, <political>, <and> <social> <liberty> <made> <him> <the> <embodiment> <of> <the> <18th-century> <Enlightenment> <His> <major> <works> <include> <Lettres> <philosophiques> <1734>
	def	and the satire (1759). He also wrote plays, such as (1732), poems, and scientific studies. He suffered several periods of banishment for his radical views.
Voltairean	sub
	head	Voltaire
	or	Voltairian
	syl	Vol+1tair+e:an
	pos	adj. n.
Voltairian	sub
	head	Voltaire
	or	Voltairean
	syl	Vol+1tair+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
voltaism	0.
	syl	vol+ta+ism
	pron	<1volt*2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {galvanism}.
voltameter	0.
	syl	vol+tam+e:ter
	pron	<vol1t@mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {coulometer}.
voltametric	sub
	head	voltameter
	syl	vol+ta+met+ric
	pron	<2volt*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
voltammeter	0.
	syl	volt+am+me:ter
	pron	<2v*ult1@m2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a dual-purpose instrument that can measure both potential difference and electric current, usually in volts and amperes respectively.
volt-ampere	0.
	syl	volt-am:pere
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of electrical power in an alternating-current circuit equal to the power dissipated when an effective voltage of one volt produces an effective current of one ampere.
Volta Redonda	0.
	syl	Vol+ta Re+don+da
	pron	Portuguese <1vclta> <re1d?~cnda>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Brazil, in Rio de Janeiro state on the Para*'iba River: founded in 1941; site of South America's largest steelworks. Pop.: 120645 (1970).
volte-face	ety	C19: from French, from Italian volta-faccia, from volta a turn+ faccia face
volte-face	infl
	syl	volte-face.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volte-face	1.
	syl	volte-face
	pron	<1volt1fa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a reversal, as in opinion or policy.
volte-face	2.
	syl	volte-face
	pron	<1volt1fa:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a change of position so as to look, lie, etc., in the opposite direction.
voltmeter	0.
	syl	volt+me+ter
	pron	<1v*ult2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring potential difference or electromotive force.
Volturno	0.
	syl	Vol+tur+no
	pron	Italian <vol1turno>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central Italy, flowing southeast and southwest to the Tyrrhenian Sea: scene of a battle (1860) during the wars for Italian unity, in which Garibaldi defeated the Neapolitans; German line of defence during World War II. Length: 175 km (109 miles).
voluble	ety	C16: from Latin vol*_ubilis turning readily, fluent, from volvere to turn
voluble	1.
	syl	vol+u:ble
	pron	<1voljubL>
	pos	adj.
	def	talking easily, readily, and at length; fluent.
voluble	2.
	syl	vol+u:ble
	pron	<1voljubL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	easily turning or rotating, as on an axis.
voluble	3.
	syl	vol+u:ble
	pron	<1voljubL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of a plant
	def	twining or twisting.
volubility	sub
	head	voluble
	or	volubleness
	syl	vol+u:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
volubleness	sub
	head	voluble
	or	volubility
	syl	vol+u:ble+ness
	pos	n.
volubly	sub
	head	voluble
	syl	vol+u:bly
	pos	adv.
volume	ety	C14: from Old French volum, from Latin vol*_umen a roll, book, from volvere to roll up
volume	1.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the magnitude of the three-dimension?!al space enclosed within or occupied by an object, geometric solid, etc. Symbol.
	exam	1	V
volume	2.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a large mass or quantity.
	exam	1	the volume of protest.
volume	3.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount or total.
	exam	1	the volume of exports.
volume	4.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	fullness or intensity of tone or sound.
volume	5.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the control on a radio, etc., for adjusting the intensity of sound.
volume	6.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a bound collection of printed or written pages; book.
volume	7.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several books either bound in an identical format or part of a series.
volume	8.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the complete set of issues of a periodical over a specified period, esp. one year.
volume	9.
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a roll or scroll of parchment, papyrus, etc.
speak volumes	10.
	head	volume
	syl	speak volumes.
	def	to convey much significant information.
volume	xref
	syl	vol+ume
	pron	<1volju:m>
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev. (for senses 6-8): {v., vol}.
volumed	1.a.
	syl	vol+umed
	pron	<1volju:md>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or being in volumes.
volumed	1.b.
	syl	vol+umed
	pron	<1volju:md>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a three-volumed history.
volumed	2.
	syl	vol+umed
	pron	<1volju:md>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	having bulk or volume.
volumed	3.
	syl	vol+umed
	pron	<1volju:md>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	forming a rounded mass.
volumeter	0.
	syl	vo+lu+me:ter
	pron	<vo1lju:mit*>
	pos	n.
	def	any instrument for measuring the volume of a solid, liquid, or gas.
volumetric	0.
	syl	vol:u+met+ric
	pron	<2volju1metrik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, concerning, or using mea?!surement by volume.
	exam	1	volumetric analysis.
volumetrically	sub
	head	volumetric
	syl	vol:u+1met+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
volumetry	sub
	head	volumetric
	syl	vo+lu+me:try
	pron	<vo1lju:mitri>
	pos	n.
volumetric analysis	1.
	syl	vol:u+met+ric an+al:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	quantitative analysis of liquids or solutions by comparing the volumes that react with known volumes of standard reagents, usually by titration. Compare {gravimetric analysis}.
volumetric analysis	2.
	syl	vol:u+met+ric an+al:y+sis
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	quantitative analysis of gases by volume.
voluminous	ety	C17: from Late Latin vol*_umin*_osus full of windings, from vol*_umen #7volume 
voluminous	1.
	syl	vo+lu+mi+nous
	pron	<v*1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great size, quantity, volume, or extent.
voluminous	2.
	syl	vo+lu+mi+nous
	pron	<v*1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of writing
	def	consisting of or sufficient to fill volumes.
voluminous	3.
	syl	vo+lu+mi+nous
	pron	<v*1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	prolific in writing or speech.
voluminous	4.
	syl	vo+lu+mi+nous
	pron	<v*1lu:min*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	winding.
voluminosity	sub
	head	voluminous
	or	voluminousness
	syl	vo+lu+mi+nos+i:ty
	pron	<v*2lu:mi1nositi>
	pos	n.
voluminousness	sub
	head	voluminous
	or	voluminosity
	syl	vo+1lu+mi+nous+ness
	pos	n.
voluminously	sub
	head	voluminous
	syl	vo+1lu+mi+nous+ly
	pos	adv.
Volund	0.
	syl	V*"o:lund
	pron	<1v$olund>
	pos	n.
	def	the Scandinavian name of {Wayland}.
voluntarism	1.
	syl	vol+un+ta+rism
	pron	<1vol*nt*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Philosophy.
	def	the theory that the will rather than the intellect is the ultimate principle of reality.
voluntarism	2.
	syl	vol+un+ta+rism
	pron	<1vol*nt*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a doctrine or system based on voluntary participation in a course of action.
voluntarism	3.
	syl	vol+un+ta+rism
	pron	<1vol*nt*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {voluntaryism}.
voluntarist	sub
	head	voluntarism
	syl	vol+un+ta+rist
	pos	n. adj.
voluntaristic	sub
	head	voluntarism
	syl	vol+un+ta+1ris+tic
	pos	adj.
voluntary	ety	C14: from Latin volunt*_arius, from volunt*_as will, from velle to wish
voluntary	1.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	performed, undertaken, or brought about by free choice, willingly, or without being asked.
	exam	1	a voluntary donation.
voluntary	2.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of persons
	def	serving or acting in a specified function of one's own accord and without compulsion or promise of remuneration.
	exam	1	a voluntary social worker.
voluntary	3.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	done by, composed of, or functioning with the aid of volunteers.
	exam	1	a voluntary association.
voluntary	4.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	endowed with, exercising, or having the faculty of willing.
	exam	1	a voluntary agent.
voluntary	5.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	arising from natural impulse; spontaneous.
	exam	1	voluntary laughter.
voluntary	6.a.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or done without legal obligation, compulsion, or persuasion.
voluntary	6.b.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	made without payment or recompense in any form.
	exam	1	a voluntary conveyance.
voluntary	7.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the muscles of the limbs, neck, etc.
	def	having their action controlled by the will.
voluntary	8.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintained or provided by the voluntary actions or contributions of individuals and not by the state.
	exam	1	voluntary schools;
	exam	2	the voluntary system.
voluntaries	infl
	head	voluntary
	syl	vol+un+tar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
voluntary	9.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a composition or improvisation, usually for organ, played at the beginning or end of a church service.
voluntary	10.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	def	work done without compulsion.
voluntary	11.
	syl	vol+un+tar:y
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a volunteer, esp. in an army.
voluntarily	sub
	head	voluntary
	syl	vol+un+tar+i:ly
	pos	adv.
voluntariness	sub
	head	voluntary
	syl	vol+un+tar:i+ness
	pos	n.
voluntarism	alt
	head	voluntaryism
	or	voluntaryism
	syl	vol+un+ta+rism
	pos	n.
voluntaryism	1.
	or	voluntarism
	syl	vol+un+tar:y+ism
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri2iz*m>, <-tri->
	pos	n.
	def	the principle of supporting churches, schools, and various other institutions by voluntary contributions rather than with state funds.
voluntaryism	2.
	or	voluntarism
	syl	vol+un+tar:y+ism
	pron	<1vol*nt*ri2iz*m>, <-tri->
	pos	n.
	def	any system based on this principle.
voluntaryist	sub
	head	voluntaryism
	or	voluntarist
	syl	vol+un+tar:y+ist
	pos	n.
voluntarist	sub
	head	voluntaryism
	or	voluntaryist
	syl	vol+un+ta+rist
	pos	n.
volunteer	ety	C17: from French volontaire, from Latin volunt*_arius willing; see #7voluntary 
volunteer	1.a.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who performs or offers to perform voluntary service.
volunteer	1.b.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a volunteer system;
	exam	2	volunteer advice.
volunteer	2.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who freely undertakes military service, esp. temporary or special service.
volunteer	3.a.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who does some act or enters into a transaction without being under any legal obligation to do so and without being promised any remuneration for his services.
volunteer	3.b.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a person to whom property is transferred without his giving any valuable consideration in return, as a legatee under a will.
volunteer	4.a.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant that grows from seed that has not been deliberately sown.
volunteer	4.b.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a volunteer plant.
volunteer	5.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to offer (oneself or one's services) for an undertaking by choice and without request or obligation.
volunteer	6.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform, give, or communicate voluntarily.
	exam	1	to volunteer help;
	exam	2	to volunteer a speech.
volunteer	7.
	syl	vol+un+teer
	pron	<2vol*n1ti*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to enlist voluntarily for military service.
Volunteers of America	0.
	syl	Vol+un+teers of A:mer:i+ca
	pos	n.
	def	a religious body aimed at reform and relief of human need and resembling the Salvation Army in organization and tenets, founded in New York City in 1896 by Ballington Booth.
voluptuary	ety	C17: from Late Latin voluptu*_arius delightful, from Latin volupt*_as pleasure
voluptuaries	infl
	head	voluptuary
	syl	vo+lup+tu+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
voluptuary	1.
	syl	vo+lup+tu+ar:y
	pron	<v*1l^ptju*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person devoted or addicted to luxury and sensual pleasures.
voluptuary	2.
	syl	vo+lup+tu+ar:y
	pron	<v*1l^ptju*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, characterized by, or furthering sensual gratification or luxury.
voluptuous	ety	C14: from Latin voluptu*_osus full of gratification, from volupt*_as pleasure
voluptuous	1.
	syl	vo+lup+tu+ous
	pron	<v*1l^ptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, characterized by, or consisting of pleasures of the body or senses; sensual.
voluptuous	2.
	syl	vo+lup+tu+ous
	pron	<v*1l^ptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	disposed, devoted, or addicted to sensual indulgence or luxurious pleasures.
voluptuous	3.
	syl	vo+lup+tu+ous
	pron	<v*1l^ptju*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	provocative and sexually alluring, esp. through shapeliness or fullness.
	exam	1	a voluptuous woman.
voluptuously	sub
	head	voluptuous
	syl	vo+1lup+tu+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
voluptuousness	sub
	head	voluptuous
	or	voluptuosity
	syl	vo+1lup+tu+ous+ness
	pron	<v*2l^ptju1ositi>
	pos	n.
voluptuosity	sub
	head	voluptuous
	or	voluptuousness
	syl	vo+lup+tu+os+i:ty
	pron	<v*2l^ptju1ositi>
	pos	n.
volute	ety	C17: from Latin vol*_uta a spiral decoration, from vol*_utus rolled, from volvere to roll up
volute	1.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiral or twisting turn, form, or object; spiral; whorl.
volute	2.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {helix}. a carved ornament, esp. as used on an Ionic capital, that has the form of a spiral scroll.
volute	3.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the whorls of the spirally coiled shell of a snail or similar gastropod mollusc.
volute	4.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any tropical marine gastropod mollusc of the family typically having a spiral shell with beautiful markings.
volute	5.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a tangential part, resembling the volute of a snail's shell, that collects the fluids emerging from the periphery of a turbine, impeller pump, etc.
volute	6.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	having the form of a volute; spiral.
volute	7.
	syl	vol+ute
	pron	<1volju:t>, <v*1lu:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Machinery.
	usage	also
	def	moving in a spiral path.
volution	1.
	syl	vo+lu+tion
	pron	<v*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a rolling, revolving, or spiral form or motion.
volution	2.
	syl	vo+lu+tion
	pron	<v*1lu:S*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a whorl of a spiral gastropod shell.
volva	ety	C18: from Latin: a covering, from volvere to wrap
volvae	infl
	head	volva
	or	volvas
	syl	vol+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volvas	infl
	head	volva
	or	volvae
	syl	vol+vas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volva	0.
	syl	vol+va
	pron	<1volv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a cup-shaped structure that sheathes the base of the stalk of certain mushrooms.
volvate	sub
	head	volva
	syl	vol+vate
	pron	<1volvit>, <-vAt>
	pos	adj.
volvox	ety	C18: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to roll
volvox	0.
	syl	vol+vox
	pron	<1volvoks>
	pos	n.
	def	any freshwater flagellate protozoan of the genus occurring in colonies in the form of hollow multicellular spheres: class (or
volvulus	ety	C17: from New Latin, from Latin volvere to twist
volvuluses	infl
	head	volvulus
	syl	vol+vu+lus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
volvulus	0.
	syl	vol+vu+lus
	pron	<1volvjul*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	an abnormal twisting of the intestines causing obstruction.
vomer	ety	C18: from Latin: ploughshare
vomer	0.
	syl	vo+mer
	pron	<1v*um*>
	pos	n.
	def	the thin flat bone forming part of the separation between the nasal passages in mammals.
vomerine	sub
	head	vomer
	syl	vo+mer+ine
	pron	<1v*um*2rIn>, <-rin>, <1vom->
	pos	adj.
vomit	ety	C14: from Latin vomit*_are to vomit repeatedly, from vomere to vomit
vomit	1.
	syl	vom+it
	pron	<1vomit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eject (the contents of the stomach) through the mouth as the result of involuntary muscular spasms of the stomach and oesophagus.
vomit	2.
	syl	vom+it
	pron	<1vomit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to eject or be ejected forcefully; spew forth.
vomit	3.
	syl	vom+it
	pron	<1vomit>
	pos	n.
	def	the matter ejected in vomiting.
vomit	4.
	syl	vom+it
	pron	<1vomit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vomiting.
vomit	5.
	syl	vom+it
	pron	<1vomit>
	pos	n.
	def	a drug or agent that induces vomiting; emetic.
vomiter	sub
	head	vomit
	syl	vom+it+er
	pos	n.
vomitory	1.
	syl	vom:i+to:ry
	pron	<1vomit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {vom@.i+tive} (#!v$Am$It$Iv). causing vomiting; emetic. {~} {@.ries}.
vomitory	2.
	syl	vom:i+to:ry
	pron	<1vomit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {vomitive}. a vomitory agent.
vomitory	3.
	syl	vom:i+to:ry
	pron	<1vomit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a container for receiving vomitus.
vomitory	4.
	syl	vom:i+to:ry
	pron	<1vomit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {vom@.i+to+ri@.um} (@!v$Am$I#!t@$$:r$I$$m). a passageway in an ancient Roman amphitheatre that connects an outside entrance to a tier of seats.
vomitory	5.
	syl	vom:i+to:ry
	pron	<1vomit*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
	def	an opening through which matter is ejected.
vomiturition	0.
	syl	vom:i+tu+ri+tion
	pron	<2vomitju1riS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of retching.
vomitus	ety	Latin: a vomiting
vomituses	infl
	head	vomitus
	syl	vom:i+tus:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vomitus	1.
	syl	vom:i+tus
	pron	<1vomit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	matter that has been vomited.
vomitus	2.
	syl	vom:i+tus
	pron	<1vomit*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of vomiting.
Wernher	infl
	head	von Braun
	syl	Wern:her.
	pos	n.
von Braun	0.
	syl	von Braun
	pron	<von> <1braun>, <fon>
	pos	n.
	def	1912-77, U.S. rocket engineer, born in Germany, where he designed the V-2 missile used in World War II. In the U.S. he worked on the Apollo project.
John	infl
	head	von Neumann
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
von Neumann	0.
	syl	von Neu:mann
	pron	<von> <1nju:m*n>, <fon>
	pos	n.
	def	1903-57, U.S. mathematician, born in Hungary. He formulated game theory and contributed to the development of the atomic bomb and to the design of high-speed computers.
Joseph	infl
	head	von Sternberg
	syl	Jo:seph.
	pos	n.
von Sternberg	0.
	syl	von Stern:berg
	pron	<von> <1stR:n2bR:g>, <1StR:n->, <fon>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1969, Austrian film director working in the U.S.
voodoo	ety	C19: from Louisiana French voudou, ultimately of West African origin; compare Ewe vodu guardian spirit
voodoos	infl
	head	voodoo
	syl	voo+doos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
voodoo	1.
	syl	voo+doo
	pron	<1vu:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {voodooism}. a religious cult involving witchcraft and communication by trance with ancestors and animistic deities, common among Negroes in Haiti and other Caribbean islands.
voodoo	2.
	syl	voo+doo
	pron	<1vu:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who practises voodoo.
voodoo	3.
	syl	voo+doo
	pron	<1vu:du:>
	pos	n.
	def	a charm, spell, or fetish involved in voodoo worship and ritual.
voodoo	4.
	syl	voo+doo
	pron	<1vu:du:>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or associated with voodoo.
voodoos	infl
	head	voodoo
	syl	voo+doos
	pos	vb.
voodooing	infl
	head	voodoo
	syl	voo+doo+ing
	pos	vb.
voodooed	infl
	head	voodoo
	syl	voo+dooed.
	pos	vb.
voodoo	5.
	syl	voo+doo
	pron	<1vu:du:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to affect by or as if by the power of voodoo.
voodooist	sub
	head	voodoo
	syl	voo+doo+ist
	pos	n.
voodooistic	sub
	head	voodoo
	syl	voo+doo+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
Voortrekker	ety	C19: from Dutch, from voor- #7fore -#7+ trekken to #7trek 
Voortrekker	1.
	syl	Voor+trek+ker
	pron	<1fu*2trek*>, <1vu*->
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	one of the original Afrikaner settlers of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State who migrated from the Cape Colony in the 1830s.
Voortrekker	2.
	syl	Voor+trek+ker
	pron	<1fu*2trek*>, <1vu*->
	pos	n.
	usage	in South Africa
	def	a member of the Afrikaner youth movement founded in 1931.
voracious	ety	C17: from Latin vor*_ax swallowing greedily, from vor*_are to devour
voracious	1.
	syl	vo+ra+cious
	pron	<vo1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	devouring or craving food in great quantities.
voracious	2.
	syl	vo+ra+cious
	pron	<vo1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	very eager or unremitting in some activity.
	exam	1	voracious reading.
voraciously	sub
	head	voracious
	syl	vo+1ra+cious+ly
	pos	adv.
voracity	sub
	head	voracious
	or	voraciousness
	syl	vo+rac+i:ty
	pron	<vo1r@siti>
	pos	n.
voraciousness	sub
	head	voracious
	or	voracity
	syl	vo+1ra+cious+ness
	pos	n.
Vorarlberg	0.
	syl	Vor+arl+berg
	pron	German <1fo:rarl2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous province of W Austria. Capital: Bregenz. Pop.: 271473 (1971). Area: 2601 sq. km (1004 sq. miles).
Vorlage	ety	from vor before, in front of+ Lage position, stance
Vorlage	0.
	syl	Vor+la+ge
	pron	German. <1fo:rla:g*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skiing.
	def	a position in which a skier leans forward but keeps his heels on the skis.
Voronezh	0.
	syl	Vo+ro+nezh
	pron	Russian <va1rcniS>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union: engineering and chemical industries; university (1918). Pop.: 746000 (1975 est.).
Kliment Yefremovich	infl
	head	Voroshilov
	syl	Kli:ment Ye:fre:mo:vich
	pron	<1klimint> <ji1frjem*viC>
	pos	n.
Voroshilov	0.
	syl	Vo:ro:shi:lov
	pron	Russian <v*r*1Sil*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1969, Soviet military leader; president of the Soviet Union (1953-60).
Voroshilovgrad	0.
	syl	Vo+ro+shi+lov+grad
	pron	Russian <v*r*Silaf1grat>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, in the E Ukrainian SSR, in the Donbass mining region: established in 1795 as an iron-founding centre. Pop.: 432000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1935): {Lugansk}.
Voroshilovsk	0.
	syl	Vo+ro+shi+lovsk
	pron	Russian <v*ra1Sil*fsk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Stavropol}.
-vorous	ety	from Latin -vorus; related to vor*_are to swallow up, #7devour 
-vorous	0.
	syl	-vo:rous
	pos	adj.
	usage	combining form.
	def	feeding on or devouring.
	exam	1	carnivorous.
-vore	sub
	head	-vorous
	syl	-vore
	pos	n.
Balthazar Johannes	infl
	head	Vorster
	syl	Bal:tha:zar Jo:han:nes.
	pos	n.
Vorster	0.
	syl	Vor:ster
	pron	<1fc:st*>, <1vc:->
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, South African statesman; Nationalist prime minister 1966-68.
vortex	ety	C17: from Latin: a whirlpool; variant of #7vertex 
vortexes	infl
	head	vortex
	or	vortices
	syl	vor+tex:es
	pron	<-ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vortices	infl
	head	vortex
	or	vortexes
	syl	vor+ti+ces
	pron	<-ti2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vortex	1.
	syl	vor+tex
	pron	<1vc:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	a whirl?!ing mass or motion of liquid, gas, flame, etc., such as the spiralling movement of water around a whirlpool.
vortex	2.
	syl	vor+tex
	pron	<1vc:teks>
	pos	n.
	def	any activity, situation, or way of life regarded as irresistibly engulf?!ing.
vortical	sub
	head	vortex
	syl	vor+ti+cal
	pron	<1vc:tikL>
	pos	adj.
vortically	sub
	head	vortex
	syl	vor+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
vorticella	ety	C18: from New Latin, literally: a little eddy, from #7vortex 
vorticellae	infl
	head	vorticella
	syl	vor+ti+cel+lae
	pron	<-lE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vorticella	0.
	syl	vor+ti+cel+la
	pron	<2vc:ti1sel*>
	pos	n.
	def	any protozoan of the genus consisting of a goblet-shaped ciliated cell attached to the substratum by a long contractile stalk.
vorticism	ety	C20: referring to the @6vortices@9 of modern life on which the movement was based &- #!vor+ti+cist n.
vorticism	0.
	syl	vor+ti+cism
	pron	<1vc:ti2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	an art movement in England initiated in 1914 by Wyndham Lewis combining the techniques of cubism with the concern for the problems of the machine age evinced in futurism.
vorticose	ety	C18: from Latin vortic*_osus, variant of vertic*_osus full of whirlpools; see #7vertex 
vorticose	0.
	syl	vor+ti+cose
	pron	<1vc:ti2k*us>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	rotating quickly; whirling.
vortiginous	ety	C17: variant of #7vertiginous 
vortiginous	0.
	syl	vor+tig:i+nous
	pron	<vc:1tiJin*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	like a vortex; vortical; whirl?!ing.
Vortumnus	0.
	syl	Vor:tum:nus
	pron	<vc:1t^mn*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Vertumnus}.
Vosges	1.
	syl	Vosges
	pron	French <vo:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in E France, west of the Rhine valley. Highest peak: 1423 m (4672 ft.).
Vosges	2.
	syl	Vosges
	pron	French <vo:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of NE France, in Lorraine region. Capital: *'Epinal. Pop.: 409599 (1975). Area: 5903 sq. km (2302 sq. miles).
Vostok	0.
	syl	Vos+tok
	pron	<1vostok>
	pos	n.
	def	any of six manned Soviet spacecraft made to orbit the earth. {Vostok 1}, launched in April 1961, carried Yuri@T Gagarin,@T the@T first@T man@T in@T space; @T {Vostok@T 6@T} carried Valentina Tereshkova, the first woman in space.
votary	ety	C16: from Latin v*_otum a vow, from vov*_ere to vow
votaries	infl
	head	votary
	syl	vo+ta+ries
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
votary	1.
	syl	vo+ta+ry
	pron	<1v*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church, Eastern Churches.
	usage	also
	def	a person, such as a monk or nun, who has dedicated himself or herself to religion by taking vows.
votary	2.
	syl	vo+ta+ry
	pron	<1v*ut*ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a devoted adherent of a religion, cause, leader, pursuit, etc.
votary	3.
	syl	vo+ta+ry
	pron	<1v*ut*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	ardently devoted to the services or worship of God, a deity, or a saint.
votaress	sub
	head	votary
	or	votress
	syl	vo+tar+ess
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
votress	sub
	head	votary
	or	votaress
	syl	vo+tress
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
vote	ety	C15: from Latin v*_otum a solemn promise, from vov*_ere to vow
vote	1.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	an indication of choice, opinion, or will on a question, such as the choosing of a candidate, by or as if by some recognized means, such as a ballot.
	exam	1	10 votes for Jones.
vote	2.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the opinion of a group of persons as determined by voting.
	exam	1	it was put to the vote;
	exam	2	do not take a vote;
	exam	3	it came to a vote.
vote	3.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a body of votes or voters collectively.
	exam	1	the Jewish vote.
vote	4.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of votes cast.
	exam	1	the vote decreased at the last election.
vote	5.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the ticket, ballot, etc., by which a vote is expressed.
vote	6.a.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	the right to vote; franchise; suffrage.
vote	6.b.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a person regarded as the embodiment of this right.
vote	7.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of voting, such as a ballot.
vote	8.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a grant or other proposition to be voted upon.
vote	9.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to express or signify (one's preference, opinion, or will) (for or against some question, etc.).
	exam	1	to vote by ballot;
	exam	2	we voted that it was time to adjourn;
	exam	3	vote for me&!
vote	10.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to declare oneself as being (something or in favour of something) by exercising one's vote.
	exam	1	to vote socialist.
vote	11.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by into or out of, etc.
	def	to appoint or elect (a person to or from a particular post).
	exam	1	they voted him into the presidency;
	exam	2	he was voted out of office.
vote	12.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to determine the condition of in a specified way by voting.
	exam	1	the court voted itself out of existence.
vote	13.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	to authorize, confer, or allow by voting.
	exam	1	vote us a rise.
vote	14.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to declare by common opinion.
	exam	1	the party was voted a failure.
vote	15.
	syl	vote
	pron	<v*ut>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence or control the voting of.
	exam	1	do not try to vote us&!
votable	sub
	head	vote
	or	voteable
	syl	vot+a:ble
	pos	adj.
voteable	sub
	head	vote
	or	votable
	syl	vote+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vote down	0.
	syl	vote down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decide against or defeat in a vote.
	exam	1	the bill was voted down.
voter	0.
	syl	vot+er
	pron	<1v*ut*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who can or does vote.
voting machine	0.
	syl	vot+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the U.S.
	def	a machine at a polling station that voters operate to register their votes and that mechanically or electronically counts all votes cast.
votive	ety	C16: from Latin v*_ot*_ivus promised by a vow, from v*_otum a vow
votive	1.
	syl	vo+tive
	pron	<1v*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	def	offered, given, undertaken, performed or dedicated in fulfilment of or in accordance with a vow.
votive	2.
	syl	vo+tive
	pron	<1v*utiv>
	pos	adj.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	optional; not prescribed; having the nature of a voluntary offering.
	exam	1	a votive Mass;
	exam	2	a votive candle.
votively	sub
	head	votive
	syl	vo+tive+ly
	pos	adv.
votiveness	sub
	head	votive
	syl	vo+tive+ness
	pos	n.
Votyaks	infl
	head	Votyak
	or	Votyak
	syl	Vo+ty+aks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Votyak	infl
	or	Votyaks
	syl	Vo+ty+ak
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Votyak	1.
	syl	Vo+ty+ak
	pron	<1v*uti2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Finnish people living chiefly in the Udmurt ASSR, between the Volga and the Urals.
Votyak	2.
	syl	Vo+ty+ak
	pron	<1v*uti2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family.
vouch	ety	C14: from Old French vocher to summon, ultimately from Latin voc*_are to call
vouch	1.
	syl	vouch
	pron	<vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to give personal assurance; guarantee.
	exam	1	I'll vouch for his safety.
vouch	2.
	syl	vouch
	pron	<vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. usually takes a clause as object; when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for
	def	to furnish supporting evidence (for) or function as proof (of).
vouch	3.
	syl	vouch
	pron	<vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	to summon (a person who had warranted title to land) to defend that title or give up land of equal value.
vouch	4.
	syl	vouch
	pron	<vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cite (authors, principles, etc.) in support of something.
vouch	5.
	syl	vouch
	pron	<vauC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to assert.
vouch	6.
	syl	vouch
	pron	<vauC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the act of vouching; assertion or allegation.
voucher	ety	C16: from Anglo-French, noun use of Old French voucher to summon; see #7vouch 
voucher	1.
	syl	vouch+er
	pron	<1vauC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a document serving as evidence for some claimed transaction, as the receipt or expenditure of money.
voucher	2.
	syl	vouch+er
	pron	<1vauC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a ticket or card serving as a substitute for cash.
	exam	1	a gift voucher.
voucher	3.
	syl	vouch+er
	pron	<1vauC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that vouches for the truth of some statement, etc.
voucher	4.
	syl	vouch+er
	pron	<1vauC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain documents that various groups of British nationals born outside Britain must obtain in order to settle in Britain.
voucher	5.a.
	syl	vouch+er
	pron	<1vauC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the summoning into court of a person to warrant a title to property.
voucher	5.b.
	syl	vouch+er
	pron	<1vauC*>
	pos	n.
	def	the person so summoned.
vouchsafe	ety	C14 vouchen sauf; see #7vouch, safe 
vouchsafe	1.
	syl	vouch+safe
	pron	<2vauC1sAf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give or grant or condescend to give or grant.
	exam	1	she vouchsafed no reply;
	exam	2	he vouchsafed me no encouragement.
vouchsafe	2.
	syl	vouch+safe
	pron	<2vauC1sAf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to agree, promise, or permit, often graciously or condescendingly.
	exam	1	he vouchsafed to come yesterday.
vouchsafe	3.a.
	syl	vouch+safe
	pron	<2vauC1sAf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to warrant as being safe.
vouchsafe	3.b.
	syl	vouch+safe
	pron	<2vauC1sAf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bestow as a favour (upon).
vouchsafement	sub
	head	vouchsafe
	syl	vouch+1safe+ment
	pos	n.
vouge	ety	from Old French voulge, vouge (Medieval Latin vanga) , of obscure origin
vouge	0.
	syl	vouge
	pron	<vu:Z>
	pos	n.
	def	a form of pike or halberd used by foot soldiers in the 14th century and later.
voussoir	ety	C18: from French, from Vulgar Latin vols*_orium (unattested), ultimately from Latin volvere to turn, roll
voussoir	0.
	syl	vous+soir
	pron	<vu:1swa:>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge-shaped stone or brick that is used with others to construct an arch or vault.
Vouvray	0.
	syl	Vou+vray
	pron	<1v*uvrA>, French <vu1vre>
	pos	n.
	def	a dry white wine, which can be still, sparkling, or semisparkling, produced around Touraine in the Loire valley.
vow	ety	C13: from Old French vou, from Latin v*_otum a solemn promise, from vov*_ere to vow
vow	1.
	syl	vow
	pron	<vau>
	pos	n.
	def	a solemn or earnest pledge or promise binding the person making it to perform a specified act or behave in a certain way.
vow	2.
	syl	vow
	pron	<vau>
	pos	n.
	def	a solemn promise made to a deity or saint, by which the promiser pledges himself to some future act, course of action, or way of life.
take vows	3.
	head	vow
	syl	take vows.
	def	to enter a religious order and commit oneself to its rule of life by the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience, which may be taken for a limited period as {simple vows} or as a perpetual and still more solemn commitment as {solemn vows}.
vow	4.
	syl	vow
	pron	<vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to pledge, promise, or undertake solemnly.
	exam	1	he vowed that he would continue;
	exam	2	he vowed to return.
vow	5.
	syl	vow
	pron	<vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dedicate or consecrate to God, a deity, or a saint.
vow	6.
	syl	vow
	pron	<vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually takes a clause as object
	def	to assert or swear emphatically.
vow	7.
	syl	vow
	pron	<vau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to declare solemnly.
vower	sub
	head	vow
	syl	vow+er
	pos	n.
vowless	sub
	head	vow
	syl	vow+less
	pos	adj.
vowel	ety	C14: from Old French vouel, from Latin voc*_alis littera a vowel, from voc*_alis sonorous, from vox a voice
vowel	1.
	syl	vow+el
	pron	<1vau*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	a voiced speech sound whose articulation is characterized by the absence of friction-causing obstruction in the vocal tract, allowing the breath stream free passage. The timbre of a vowel is chiefly determined by the position of the tongue and the lips.
vowel	2.
	syl	vow+el
	pron	<1vau*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a letter or character representing a vowel.
vowelless	sub
	head	vowel
	syl	vow+el+less
	pos	adj.
vowel-like	sub
	head	vowel
	syl	vow:el-2like
	pos	adj.
vowel gradation	0.
	syl	vow+el gra+da+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ablaut}. See { {gradation} (sense 5)}.
vowelise	alt
	head	vowelize
	or	vowelize
	syl	vow+el+ise
	pron	<1vau*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vowelize	0.
	or	vowelise
	syl	vow+el+ize
	pron	<1vau*2lIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark the vowel points in (a Hebrew word or text). Also: {vocalize}.
vowelization	sub
	head	vowelize
	or	vowelisation
	syl	vow+el:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vowelisation	sub
	head	vowelize
	or	vowelization
	syl	vow+el:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
vowel mutation	0.
	syl	vow+el mu+ta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {umlaut}.
vowel point	0.
	syl	vow+el point
	pos	n.
	def	any of several marks or points placed above or below consonants, esp. those evolved for Hebrew or Arabic, in order to indicate vowel sounds.
vox	ety	Latin: voice
voces	infl
	head	vox
	syl	vo+ces
	pron	<1v*usEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vox	0.
	syl	vox
	pron	<voks>
	pos	n.
	def	a voice or sound.
vox angelica	ety	C18: from Latin: angelic voice
vox angelica	0.
	syl	vox an+gel:i+ca
	pron	<@n1Jelik*>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ stop with a soft tone, often similar to the voix c*'eleste.
vox humana	ety	C18: from Latin: human voice
vox humana	0.
	syl	vox hu+ma+na
	pron	<hju:1ma:n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reed stop on an organ supposedly imitative of the human voice.
vox populi	ety	Latin
vox populi	0.
	syl	vox po+pu+li
	pron	<1popju2lI>
	pos	n.
	def	the voice of the people; popular or public opinion.
voyage	ety	C13: from Old French veiage, from Latin vi*_aticum provision for travelling, from vi*_aticus concerning a journey, from via a way
voyage	1.
	syl	voy+age
	pron	<1vciiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a journey, travel, or passage, esp. one to a distant land or by sea or air.
voyage	2.
	syl	voy+age
	pron	<1vciiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	an ambitious project.
voyage	3.
	syl	voy+age
	pron	<1vciiJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to travel over or traverse (something).
	exam	1	we will voyage to Africa.
voyager	sub
	head	voyage
	syl	voy+ag+er
	pos	n.
voyageur	ety	C19: from French: traveller, from voyager to #7voyage 
voyageur	0.
	syl	vo+ya+geur
	pron	<vwa:ja:1ZR:>, French <vwaja1Z@o:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Canada
	def	a woodsman, guide, trapper, boatman, or explorer, esp. in the North.
voyeur	ety	C20: French, literally: one who sees, from voir to see, from Latin vid*_ere 
voyeur	0.
	syl	vo+yeur
	pron	<vwI1R:>, French <vwa1j@o:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who obtains sexual pleasure or excitement from the observation of someone undressing, having intercourse, etc.
voyeurism	sub
	head	voyeur
	syl	vo+1yeur+ism
	pos	n.
voyeuristic	sub
	head	voyeur
	syl	vo+yeur+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
voyeuristically	sub
	head	voyeur
	syl	vo+yeur+1is+ti+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
VP	0.
	syl	VP
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in transformational grammar
	def	verb phrase.
VPres	alt
	head	VP
	or	VP
	syl	V.Pres.
VP	0.
	or	VPres
	syl	V.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vice President.
VR	ety	Latin: Queen Victoria
VR	1.
	syl	V.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	variant reading.
VR	2.
	syl	V.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Victoria Regina.
VR	3.
	syl	V.R.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Volunteer Reserve.
vraisemblance	ety	French, from vrai true+#7semblance 
vraisemblance	0.
	syl	vrai+sem+blance
	pron	<2vrAsom1blons>, French <vres?~a1bl*~a:s>
	pos	n.
	def	verisimilitude; appearance of truth.
V Rev	0.
	syl	V. Rev.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Very Reverend.
VRI	ety	Latin: Victoria, Queen and Empress
VRI	0.
	syl	VRI
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Victoria Regina et Imperatrix.
Vries	0.
	syl	Vries
	pron	<vrEs>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Hugo) {de Vries}.
vroom	0.
	syl	vroom
	pron	<vru:m>, <vrum>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of a car engine revving up, as for high-speed motor racing.
vs	0.
	syl	vs.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	versus.
vs	0.
	syl	v.s.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	vide supra.
VS	0.
	syl	V.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Veterinary Surgeon.
V-sign	1.
	syl	V-sign
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	an offensive gesture made by sticking up the index and middle fingers with the palm of the hand inwards as an indication of contempt, defiance, etc.
V-sign	2.
	syl	V-sign
	pos	n.
	def	a similar gesture with the palm outwards meaning victory or, in the U.S., peace.
VSO	1.
	syl	V.S.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	very superior old: used to indicate that a brandy, port, etc., is between 12 and 17 years old.
VSO	2.
	syl	V.S.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Voluntary Service Overseas: an organization that sends young volunteers to use and teach their skills in devel?!oping countries.
VSOP	0.
	syl	V.S.O.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	very superior old pale: used to indicate that a brandy, port, etc., is between 20 and 25 years old.
Vt	0.
	syl	Vt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vermont.
VTOL	1.
	syl	VTOL
	pron	<1vEtol>
	pos	n.
	def	vertical takeoff and landing; a system in which an aircraft can take off and land vertically.
VTOL	2.
	syl	VTOL
	pron	<1vEtol>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft that uses this system. Compare {STOL}.
V-type engine	0.
	syl	V-type en+gine
	pos	n.
	def	a type of internal-combustion engine having two cylinder blocks attached to a single crankcase, the angle between the two blocks forming a V.
Vuelta Abajo	0.
	syl	Vuel+ta A:ba+jo
	pron	Spanish <1bwAlta> <a1$Ba$xo>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of W Cuba: famous for its tobacco.
vug	ety	C19: from Cornish vooga cave
vugg	infl
	head	vug
	or	vugh
	syl	vugg
	pos	v^g; n.
vugh	infl
	head	vug
	or	vugg
	syl	vugh
	pos	v^g; n.
vug	0.
	syl	vug
	pos	v^g; n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a small cavity in a rock or vein, usually lined with crystals.
vuggy	sub
	head	vug
	or	vughy
	syl	vug+gy
	pos	adj.
vughy	sub
	head	vug
	or	vuggy
	syl	vugh:y
	pos	adj.
Jean 'Edouard	infl
	head	Vuillard
	syl	Jean *'E:douard
	pron	<Z*~a> <A1dwa:r>
	pos	n.
Vuillard	0.
	syl	Vuil:lard
	pron	French <vwi1ja:r>
	pos	n.
	def	1868-1940, French painter and lithographer.
Vul	0.
	syl	Vul.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vulgate.
Vulcan	H1.0.
	syl	Vul:can
	pron	<1v^lk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman god of fire and metal-working. Greek counterpart: {Hephaestus}.
Vulcanian	sub
	head	Vulcan
	syl	Vul+ca+ni:an
	pron	<v^l1kA?!ni*n>
	pos	adj.
Vulcan	H2.0.
	syl	Vul+can
	pron	<1v^lk*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypothetical planet once thought to lie within the orbit of Mercury.
Vulcanian	sub
	head	Vulcan
	syl	Vul+ca+ni:an
	pron	<v^l1kAni*n>
	pos	adj.
vulcanian	0.a.
	syl	vul+ca+ni:an
	pron	<v^l1kAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	of or relating to a volcanic eruption characterized by the explosive discharge of gases, fine ash, and viscous lava that hardens in the crater.
vulcanian	0.b.
	syl	vul+ca+ni:an
	pron	<v^l1kAni*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a less common word for {volcanic}.
vulcanism	0.
	syl	vul+can+ism
	pron	<1v^lk*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {volcanism}.
vulcanite	0.
	syl	vul+can+ite
	pron	<1v^lk*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a hard usually black rubber produced by vulcanizing natural rubber with large amounts of sulphur. It is resistant to chemical attack: used for chemical containers, electrical insulators, etc. Also called: {ebonite}.
vulcanise	alt
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcanize
	syl	vul+can+ise
	pron	<1v^lk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vulcanize	1.
	or	vulcanise
	syl	vul+can+ize
	pron	<1v^lk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (rubber) with sulphur or sulphur compounds under heat and pressure to improve elasticity and strength or to produce a hard substance such as vulcanite.
vulcanize	2.
	or	vulcanise
	syl	vul+can+ize
	pron	<1v^lk*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat (substances other than rubber) by a similar process in order to improve their properties.
vulcanizable	sub
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcanisable
	syl	vul+can+2iz+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vulcanisable	sub
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcanizable
	syl	vul+can+2is+a:ble
	pos	adj.
vulcanization	sub
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcanisation
	syl	vul+can:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vulcanisation	sub
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcanization
	syl	vul+can:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
vulcanizer	sub
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcaniser
	syl	vul+can+2iz+er
	pos	n.
vulcaniser	sub
	head	vulcanize
	or	vulcanizer
	syl	vul+can+2is+er
	pos	n.
vulcanology	0.
	syl	vul+can+ol+o:gy
	pron	<2v^lk*1nol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {volcanology}.
vulcanological	sub
	head	vulcanology
	syl	vul+can:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2v^lk*n*1loJikL>
	pos	adj.
vulcanologist	sub
	head	vulcanology
	syl	vul+can+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
vulg	0.
	syl	vulg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	vulgar(ly).
Vulg	0.
	syl	Vulg.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Vulgate.
vulgar	ety	C14: from Latin vulg*_aris belonging to the multitude, from vulgus the common people
vulgar	1.
	syl	vul+gar
	pron	<1v^lg*>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by lack of taste, culture, delicacy, manners, etc..
	exam	1	vulgar behaviour;
	exam	2	vulgar language.
vulgar	2.
	syl	vul+gar
	pron	<1v^lg*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.; usually prenominal
	def	denoting a form of a language, esp. of Latin, current among common people, esp. at a period when the formal language is archaic and not in general spoken use.
vulgar	3.a.
	syl	vul+gar
	pron	<1v^lg*>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or current among the great mass of common people, in contrast to the educated, cultured, or privileged; ordinary.
vulgar	3.b.
	syl	vul+gar
	pron	<1v^lg*>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the vulgar.
vulgarly	sub
	head	vulgar
	syl	vul+gar+ly
	pos	adv.
vulgarness	sub
	head	vulgar
	syl	vul+gar+ness
	pos	n.
vulgar fraction	0.
	syl	vul+gar frac+tion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {simple fraction}.
vulgarian	0.
	syl	vul+gar+i:an
	pron	<v^l1ge*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a vulgar person, esp. one who is rich or has pretensions to good taste.
vulgarism	1.
	syl	vul+gar+ism
	pron	<1v^lg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse, crude, or obscene expression.
vulgarism	2.
	syl	vul+gar+ism
	pron	<1v^lg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word or phrase found only in the vulgar form of a language.
vulgarism	3.
	syl	vul+gar+ism
	pron	<1v^lg*2riz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {vulgarity}.
vulgarities	infl
	head	vulgarity
	syl	vul+gar+i:ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vulgarity	1.
	syl	vul+gar+i:ty
	pron	<v^l1g@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being vulgar; lack of good manners.
vulgarity	2.
	syl	vul+gar+i:ty
	pron	<v^l1g@riti>
	pos	n.
	def	a vulgar action, phrase, etc.
vulgarise	alt
	head	vulgarize
	or	vulgarize
	syl	vul+gar+ise
	pron	<1v^lg*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
vulgarize	1.
	or	vulgarise
	syl	vul+gar+ize
	pron	<1v^lg*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (something little known or difficult to understand) widely known or popular among the public; popularize.
vulgarize	2.
	or	vulgarise
	syl	vul+gar+ize
	pron	<1v^lg*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make commonplace or vulgar; debase.
vulgarization	sub
	head	vulgarize
	or	vulgarisation
	syl	vul+gar:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
vulgarisation	sub
	head	vulgarize
	or	vulgarization
	syl	vul+gar:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
vulgarizer	sub
	head	vulgarize
	or	vulgariser
	syl	vul+gar+2iz+er
	pos	n.
vulgariser	sub
	head	vulgarize
	or	vulgarizer
	syl	vul+gar+2is+er
	pos	n.
Vulgar Latin	0.
	syl	Vul+gar Lat+in
	pos	n.
	def	any of the dialects of Latin spoken in the Roman Empire other than classical Latin. The Romance languages developed from them.
vulgate	1.
	syl	vul+gate
	pron	<1v^lgAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a commonly recognized text or version.
vulgate	2.
	syl	vul+gate
	pron	<1v^lgAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	everyday or informal speech; the vernacular.
vulgate	3.
	syl	vul+gate
	pron	<1v^lgAt>, <-git>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	generally accepted; common.
Vulgate	ety	C17: from Medieval Latin Vulg*_ata, from Late Latin vulg*_ata editi*_o popular version (of the Bible), from Latin vulg*_are to make common, from vulgus the common people
Vulgate	0.a.
	syl	Vul+gate
	pron	<1v^lgAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	usage	from the 13th century onwards
	def	the fourth-century version of the Bible produced by Jerome, partly by translating the original languages, and partly by revising the earlier Latin text based on the Greek versions.
Vulgate	0.b.
	syl	Vul+gate
	pron	<1v^lgAt>, <-git>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Vulgate version.
vulnerable	ety	C17: from Late Latin vulner*_abilis, from Latin vulner*_are to wound, from vulnus a wound
vulnerable	1.
	syl	vul+ner+a:ble
	pron	<1v^ln*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of being physically or emotionally wounded or hurt.
vulnerable	2.
	syl	vul+ner+a:ble
	pron	<1v^ln*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to temptation, persuasion, censure, etc.
vulnerable	3.
	syl	vul+ner+a:ble
	pron	<1v^ln*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Military.
	def	liable or exposed to attack.
vulnerable	4.
	syl	vul+ner+a:ble
	pron	<1v^ln*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Bridge. of a side who have won one game towards rubber
	def	subject to increased bonuses or penalties.
vulnerability	sub
	head	vulnerable
	or	vulnerableness
	syl	vul+ner+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
vulnerableness	sub
	head	vulnerable
	or	vulnerability
	syl	vul+ner+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
vulnerably	sub
	head	vulnerable
	syl	vul+ner+a:bly
	pos	adv.
vulnerary	ety	C16: from Latin vulner*_arius belonging to wounds, from vulnus a wound
vulnerary	1.
	syl	vul+ner+ar:y
	pron	<1v^ln*r*ri>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Med.
	def	of, relating to, or used to heal a wound.
vulneraries	infl
	head	vulnerary
	syl	vul+ner+ar:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vulnerary	2.
	syl	vul+ner+ar:y
	pron	<1v^ln*r*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a vulnerary drug or agent.
Vulpecula	ety	C19: from Latin: a little fox, from vulp*_es a fox
Vulpeculae	infl
	head	Vulpecula
	syl	Vul+pec:u+lae
	pron	<v^l1pekju2lE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Latin genitive
Vulpecula	0.
	syl	Vul+pec:u+la
	pron	<v^l1pekjul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a faint constellation in the N hemisphere lying between Cygnus and Aquila.
vulpine	ety	C17: from Latin vulp*_inus foxlike, from vulp*_es a fox
vulpine	1.
	syl	vul+pine
	pron	<1v^lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {vul+pec@.u+lar} (v^l#!p$ekj$ul$$). of, relating to, or resembling a fox.
vulpine	2.
	syl	vul+pine
	pron	<1v^lpIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing the characteristics often attributed to foxes; crafty, clever, etc.
vulture	ety	C14: from Old French voltour, from Latin vultur; perhaps related to Latin vellere to pluck, tear
vulture	1.
	syl	vul+ture
	pron	<1v^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various very large diurnal birds of prey of the genera etc., of Africa, Asia, and warm parts of Europe, typically having broad wings and soaring flight and feeding on carrion: family (hawks). See also { {griffon} %1 (sense 2)}, {lammergeier}.
vulture	2.
	syl	vul+ture
	pron	<1v^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar bird of the family of North, Central, and South America. See also {condor, turkey buzzard}.
vulture	3.
	syl	vul+ture
	pron	<1v^lC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that preys greedily and ruthlessly on others, esp. the helpless.
vulture-like	sub
	head	vulture
	syl	vul:ture-2like
	pos	adj.
vulturine	1.
	syl	vul+tur+ine
	pron	<1v^lC*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a vulture.
vulturine	2.
	syl	vul+tur+ine
	pron	<1v^lC*2rIn>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {vul+tur+ous} (#!v^lt#s$$r$$s). rapacious, predatory, or greedy.
vulva	ety	C16: from Latin: covering, womb, matrix
vulvae	infl
	head	vulva
	or	vulvas
	syl	vul+vae
	pron	<-vE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vulvas	infl
	head	vulva
	or	vulvae
	syl	vul+vas.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
vulva	0.
	syl	vul+va
	pron	<1v^lv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the external genitals of human females, including the labia, mons pubis, clitoris, and the vaginal orifice.
vulval	sub
	head	vulva
	syl	vul+val
	pron	<1v^lvAt>
	pos	adj.
vulvar	sub
	head	vulva
	or	vulvate
	syl	vul+var
	pron	<1v^lvAt>
	pos	adj.
vulvate	sub
	head	vulva
	or	vulvar
	syl	vul+vate
	pron	<1v^lvAt>
	pos	adj.
vulviform	sub
	head	vulva
	syl	vul+vi+form
	pron	<1v^lvi2fc:m>
	pos	adj.
vulvitis	0.
	syl	vul+vi+tis
	pron	<v^l1vItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the vulva.
vulvovaginitis	0.
	syl	vul+vo+vag:i+ni+tis
	pron	<2v^lv*u2v@Ji1nItis>
	pos	n.
	def	inflammation of the vulva and vagina or of the small glands ({vulvovaginal glands}) on either side of the lower part of the vagina.
vv	1.
	syl	vv.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	versus.
vv	2.
	syl	vv.
	qual	abbrev. for:; Music.
	def	volumes.
vv	0.
	syl	v.v.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	vice versa.
VW	0.
	syl	V.W.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Very Worshipful.
Vyatka	0.
	syl	Vyat+ka
	pron	Russian <1vjatk*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1780-1934) of {Kirov}.
Vyborg	0.
	syl	Vy+borg
	pron	Russian <1vib*rk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the NW Soviet Union, at the head of {Vyborg Bay} (an inlet of the Gulf of Finland): belonged to Finland (1918-40). Pop.: 51088 (1959). Finnish name: {Viipuri}. Swedish name: {Viborg}.
Vishinsky	alt
	head	Vyshinsky
	or	Vyshinsky
	syl	Vi:shin:sky
	pron	Russian <vi1Sinskij>
	pos	n.
Andrei Yanuaryevich	infl
	head	Vyshinsky
	syl	An:drei Ya:nu:ar:ye:vich
	pron	<an1drjAj> <j*nu1arjiviC>
	pos	n.
Vyshinsky	0.
	or	Vishinsky
	syl	Vy:shin:sky
	pron	Russian <vi1Sinskij>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1954, Soviet jurist, statesman, and diplomat; foreign minister (1949-53). He was public prosecutor (1935-38) at the trials held to purge Stalin's rivals and was the Soviet representative at the United Nations (1945-49; 1953-54). ********************************************************************** trials held to purge Stalin's rivals and was the Soviet representative at the United Nations (1945-49; 1953-54). **********************************************************************
W	alt
	head	w
	or	w
	syl	W
	pron	<1d^bL2ju:>
	pos	n.
w's	infl
	head	w
	syl	w's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
W's	infl
	head	w
	or	Ws
	syl	W's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ws	infl
	head	w
	or	W's
	syl	Ws.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
w	1.
	or	W
	syl	w
	pron	<1d^bL2ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the 23rd letter and 18th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
w	2.
	or	W
	syl	w
	pron	<1d^bL2ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a bilabial semivowel, as in
W	ety	from New Latin wolframium, from German Wolfram 
W	1.
	syl	W
	qual	symbol for:
	def	watt.
W	2.
	syl	W
	qual	symbol for:
	def	West.
W	3.
	syl	W
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	work.
W	4.
	syl	W
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	tungsten
W	5.
	syl	W
	qual	symbol for:
	def	women's (size).
w	1.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	week.
w	2.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	weight.
w	3.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	width.
w	4.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	wife.
w	5.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	with.
w	6.a.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	wide.
w	6.b.
	syl	w.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	wicket.
W	1.
	syl	W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Wales.
W	2.
	syl	W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Warden.
W	3.
	syl	W.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Welsh.
WA	0.
	syl	W.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Western Australia.
WAAAF	0.
	syl	W.A.A.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force.
WAAC	1.
	syl	WAAC
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Women's Army Auxiliary Corps.
WAAC	2.
	syl	WAAC
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {waac}. a member of this corps.
Waadt	0.
	syl	Waadt
	pos	vat; n.
	def	the German name for {Vaud}.
WAAF	1.
	syl	WAAF
	pron	<w@f>
	pos	n.
	exam	1	acronym for:
WAAF	1.a.
	syl	WAAF
	pron	<w@f>
	pos	n.
	def	Women's Auxiliary Air Force.
WAAF	1.b.
	syl	WAAF
	pron	<w@f>
	pos	n.
	def	Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force.
WAAF	2.
	syl	WAAF
	pron	<w@f>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Waaf}. a member of either of these forces.
Waal	0.
	syl	Waal
	pron	Dutch <wa:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the central Netherlands: the S branch of the Lower Rhine. Length: 84 km (52 miles).
Wabash	0.
	syl	Wa+bash
	pron	<1wc:b@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the E central U.S., rising in W Ohio and flowing west and southwest to join the Ohio River in Indiana. Length: 764 km (475 miles).
wabble	0.
	syl	wab+ble
	pron	<1wobL>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {wobble}.
wabbler	sub
	head	wabble
	syl	wab+bler
	pos	n.
wabbling	sub
	head	wabble
	syl	wab+bling
	pos	adj.
wabblingly	sub
	head	wabble
	syl	wab+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
wabbly	sub
	head	wabble
	syl	wab+bly
	pos	adj.
Robert	infl
	head	Wace
	syl	Rob:ert.
	pos	n.
Wace	0.
	syl	Wace
	pron	<wAs>
	pos	n.
	def	born ??1100, Anglo-Norman poet; author of the and
wacker	alt
	head	wack
	or	wack
	syl	wack+er
	pron	<1w@k*>
	pos	n.
wack	0.
	or	wacker
	syl	wack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Liverpool and English Midlands dialect.
	def	friend; pal: used chiefly as a term of address.
wacke	ety	C18: from German: rock, gravel, basalt
wacke	0.
	syl	wack:e
	pron	<1w@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any of various soft earthy rocks that resemble or are derived from basaltic rocks.
wacky	ety	C19 (in dialect sense: a fool, an eccentric): from #7whack (hence, a whacky, a person who behaves as if he had been whacked on the head)
wackier	infl
	head	wacky
	syl	wack:i+er
	pos	adj.
wackiest	infl
	head	wacky
	syl	wack:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wacky	0.
	syl	wack:y
	pron	<1w@ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	eccentric, erratic, or unpredictable.
wackily	sub
	head	wacky
	syl	wack:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wackiness	sub
	head	wacky
	syl	wack:i+ness
	pos	n.
wad	ety	C14: from Late Latin wadda; related to German Watle cotton wool
wad	H1.1.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	def	a small mass or ball of fibrous or soft material, such as cotton wool, used esp. for packing or stuffing.
wad	H1.2.a.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	def	a plug of paper, cloth, leather, etc., pressed against a charge to hold it in place in a muzzle-loading cannon.
wad	H1.2.b.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc of paper, felt, pasteboard, etc., used to hold in place the powder and shot in a shotgun cartridge.
wad	H1.3.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	def	a roll or bundle of something, esp. of banknotes.
wad	H1.4.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a large quantity, esp. of money.
wad	H1.5.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a bundle of hay or straw.
wads	infl
	head	wad
	syl	wads
	pos	vb.
wadding	infl
	head	wad
	syl	wad+ding
	pos	vb.
wadded	infl
	head	wad
	syl	wad+ded.
	pos	vb.
wad	H1.6.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (something) into a wad.
wad	H1.7.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to roll into a wad or bundle.
wad	H1.8.a.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to hold (a charge) in place with a wad.
wad	H1.8.b.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	vb.
	def	to insert a wad into (a gun).
wad	H1.9.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pack or stuff with wadding; pad.
wadder	sub
	head	wad
	syl	wad+der
	pos	n.
wad	ety	C17: of unknown origin
wad	H2.0.
	syl	wad
	pron	<wod>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft dark earthy amorphous material consisting of decomposed manganese minerals: occurs in damp marshy areas.
Wadai	0.
	syl	Wa+dai
	pron	<wa:1dI>
	pos	n.
	def	a former independent sultanate of NE central Africa: now the E part of Chad.
Waddenzee	0.
	syl	Wad+den+zee
	pron	Dutch <1wad*n2zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the North Sea between the Dutch mainland and the West Frisian Islands.
wadding	1.a.
	syl	wad+ding
	pron	<1wodiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any fibrous or soft substance used as padding, stuffing, etc., esp. sheets of carded cotton prepared for the purpose.
wadding	1.b.
	syl	wad+ding
	pron	<1wodiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of this.
wadding	2.
	syl	wad+ding
	pron	<1wodiG>
	pos	n.
	def	material for wads used in cartridges or guns.
waddle	ety	C16: probably frequentative of #7wade 
waddle	1.
	syl	wad+dle
	pron	<1wodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to walk with short steps, rocking slightly from side to side. {~}
waddle	2.
	syl	wad+dle
	pron	<1wodL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a swaying gait or motion.
waddler	sub
	head	waddle
	syl	wad+dler
	pos	adj.
waddlingly	sub
	head	waddle
	syl	wad+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
waddly	sub
	head	waddle
	syl	wad+dly
	pos	adj.
waddy	ety	C19: from a native Australian language, perhaps based on English #7wood 
waddies	infl
	head	waddy
	syl	wad+dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
waddy	1.
	syl	wad+dy
	pron	<1wodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy wooden club used as a weapon by Australian Aborigines.
waddies	infl
	head	waddy
	syl	wad+dies
	pos	vb.
waddying	infl
	head	waddy
	syl	wad+dy+ing
	pos	vb.
waddied	infl
	head	waddy
	syl	wad+died.
	pos	vb.
waddy	2.
	syl	wad+dy
	pron	<1wodi>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hit with a waddy.
wade	ety	Old English wadan; related to Old Frisian wada, Old High German watan, Old Norse vatha, Latin vadum #7ford 
wade	1.
	syl	wade
	pron	<wAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to walk with the feet immersed in (water, a stream, etc.).
	exam	1	the girls waded the river at the ford.
wade	2.
	syl	wade
	pron	<wAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by through
	def	to proceed with difficulty.
	exam	1	to wade through a book.
wade	3.
	syl	wade
	pron	<wAd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by in or into
	def	to attack energetically. {~}
wade	4.
	syl	wade
	pron	<wAd>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of wading.
wadable	sub
	head	wade
	or	wadeable
	syl	wad+a:ble
	pos	adj.
wadeable	sub
	head	wade
	or	wadable
	syl	wade+a:ble
	pos	adj.
Virginia	infl
	head	Wade
	syl	Vir:gin:i:a.
	pos	n.
Wade	0.
	syl	Wade
	pron	<wAd>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1945, English tennis player: U.S. women's champion 1968; Wimbledon women's champion 1977.
wader	1.
	syl	wad+er
	pron	<1wAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that wades.
wader	2.
	syl	wad+er
	pron	<1wAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wading bird}. any of various long-legged birds, esp. those of the order (herons, storks, etc.), that live near water and feed on fish, etc.
wader	3.
	syl	wad+er
	pron	<1wAd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Brit. name for {shore bird}.
waders	0.
	syl	wad+ers
	pron	<1wAd*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	long waterproof boots, sometimes extending to the chest like trousers, worn by anglers.
wadi	ety	C19: from Arabic
wady	alt
	head	wadi
	or	wadi
	syl	wa:dy
	pron	<1wodi>
	pos	n.
wadies	infl
	head	wadi
	syl	wa:dies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wadi	0.
	or	wady
	syl	wa:di
	pron	<1wodi>
	pos	n.
	def	a watercourse in N Africa and Arabia, dry except in the rainy season.
Wadi Halfa	0.
	syl	Wa:di Hal+fa
	pron	<1wodi> <1h@lf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the N Sudan that was partly submerged by Lake Nasser: an important archaeological site.
wadmal	ety	C14: from Old Norse vathmal, from vath cloth+ mal measure
wadmal	0.
	syl	wad+mal
	pron	<1wodm*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a coarse thick woollen fabric, formerly woven esp. in N Scotland, for outer garments.
Wad Medani	0.
	syl	Wad Me+da+ni
	pron	<wa:d> <mi1da:nE>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the E Sudan, on the Blue Nile: headquarters of the Gezira irrigation scheme; agricultural research centre. Pop.: 110108 (1973).
wadset	ety	C14: wad, Scottish variant of #7wed +#7set ; compare Old English wedd settan to deposit a pledge
wadset	1.
	syl	wad+set
	pron	<1wod2set>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	another name for {mortgage}.
wadsets	infl
	head	wadset
	syl	wad+sets
	pos	vb.
wadsetting	infl
	head	wadset
	syl	wad+set+ting
	pos	vb.
wadsetted	infl
	head	wadset
	syl	wad+set+ted.
	pos	vb.
wadset	2.
	syl	wad+set
	pron	<1wod2set>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Scot. law.
	def	to pledge or mortgage.
wae	0.
	syl	wae
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n. interj.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {woe}.
Wafd	ety	Arabic: deputation
Wafd	0.
	syl	Wafd
	pron	<woft>
	pos	n.
	def	a nationalist Egyptian political party: founded in 1924 and dissolved in 1952.
Wafdist	sub
	head	Wafd
	syl	Wafd+ist
	pos	n. adj.
wafer	ety	C14: from Old Northern French waufre, from Middle Low German w*_afel; related to #7waffle 
wafer	1.
	syl	wa+fer
	pron	<1wAf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin crisp sweetened biscuit with different flavourings, served with ice cream, etc.
wafer	2.
	syl	wa+fer
	pron	<1wAf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	a thin disc of unleavened bread used in the Eucharist as celebrated by the Western Church.
wafer	3.
	syl	wa+fer
	pron	<1wAf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	an envelope of rice paper enclosing a medicament.
wafer	4.
	syl	wa+fer
	pron	<1wAf*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a small thin slice of semiconductor material, such as silicon, that is separated into numerous individual components or circuits.
wafer	5.
	syl	wa+fer
	pron	<1wAf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a small thin disc of adhesive material used to seal letters, documents, etc.
wafer	6.
	syl	wa+fer
	pron	<1wAf*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seal, fasten, or attach with a wafer.
wafer-like	sub
	head	wafer
	or	wafery
	syl	wa:fer-2like
	pos	adj.
wafery	sub
	head	wafer
	or	wafer-like
	syl	wa+fer:y
	pos	adj.
waff	ety	C16: Scottish and northern English variant of #7wave 
waff	1.
	syl	waff
	pron	<w@f>, <wa:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a gust or puff of air.
waff	2.
	syl	waff
	pron	<w@f>, <wa:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a glance; glimpse.
waff	3.
	syl	waff
	pron	<w@f>, <wa:f>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to flutter or cause to flutter.
waffle	ety	C19: from Dutch wafel (earlier w@afel) , of Germanic origin; related to Old High German wabo honeycomb
waffle	H1.0.a.
	syl	waf+fle
	pron	<1wofL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a crisp golden-brown pancake, with deep indentations on both sides.
waffle	H1.0.b.
	syl	waf+fle
	pron	<1wofL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	waffle iron.
waffle	ety	C19: of unknown origin
waffle	H2.1.
	syl	waf+fle
	pron	<1wofL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to speak or write in a vague and wordy manner.
	exam	1	he waffled on for hours.
waffle	H2.2.
	syl	waf+fle
	pron	<1wofL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	vague and wordy speech or writing.
waft	ety	C16 (in obsolete sense: to convey by ship): back formation from C15 wafter a convoy vessel, from Middle Dutch wachter guard, from wachten to guard; influenced by #7waff 
waft	1.
	syl	waft
	pron	<wa:ft>, <woft>
	pos	vb.
	def	to carry or be carried gently on or as if on the air or water. {~}
waft	2.
	syl	waft
	pron	<wa:ft>, <woft>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of wafting.
waft	3.
	syl	waft
	pron	<wa:ft>, <woft>
	pos	vb.
	def	something, such as a scent, carried on the air.
waft	4.
	syl	waft
	pron	<wa:ft>, <woft>
	pos	vb.
	def	wafting motion.
waft	5.
	syl	waft
	pron	<wa:ft>, <woft>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also called: {waif}. (formerly) a signal flag hoisted furled to signify various messages depending on where it was flown.
waftage	sub
	head	waft
	syl	waft+age
	pos	n.
wafter	0.
	syl	waft+er
	pron	<1wa:ft*>, <1wof->
	pos	n.
	def	a device that causes a draught.
wafture	1.
	syl	waf+ture
	pron	<1wa:fC*>, <1wof->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the act of wafting or waving.
wafture	2.
	syl	waf+ture
	pron	<1wa:fC*>, <1wof->
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	anything that is wafted.
wag	ety	C13: from Old English wagian to shake; compare Old Norse vagga cradle
wags	infl
	head	wag
	syl	wags
	pos	vb.
wagging	infl
	head	wag
	syl	wag+ging
	pos	vb.
wagged	infl
	head	wag
	syl	wagged.
	pos	vb.
wag	H1.1.
	syl	wag
	pron	<w@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move rapidly and repeatedly from side to side or up and down.
wag	H1.2.
	syl	wag
	pron	<w@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (the tongue) or (of the tongue) to be moved rapidly in talking, esp. in idle gossip.
wag	H1.3.
	syl	wag
	pron	<w@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (the finger) or (of the finger) to be moved from side to side, in or as in admonition.
wag	H1.4.
	syl	wag
	pron	<w@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of wagging.
wag	ety	C16: of uncertain origin &- #!wag+ger@.y n. &- #!wag+gish adj. &- #!wag+gish+ly adv. &- #!wag+gish+ness n.
wag	H2.0.
	syl	wag
	pron	<w@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a humorous or jocular person; wit.
WAG	0.
	syl	WAG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	West Africa Gambia.
wage	ety	C14: from Old Northern French wagier to pledge, from wage, of Germanic origin; compare Old English weddian to pledge, #7wed 
wage	1.a.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	payment in return for work or services, esp. that made to workmen on a daily, hourly, weekly, or piece-work basis. Compare {salary}.
wage	1.b.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	wage freeze.
wage	2.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Economics.
	def	the portion of the national income accruing to labour as earned income, as contrasted with the unearned income accruing to capital in the form of rent, interest, and dividends.
wage	3.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	recompense, return, or yield.
wage	4.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {pledge}.
wage	5.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to engage in.
wage	6.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pledge or wager.
wage	7.
	syl	wage
	pron	<wAJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete or Brit. dialect.
	def	another word for { {hire} (senses 1, 2)}.
wageless	sub
	head	wage
	syl	wage+less
	pos	adj.
wage worker	alt
	head	wage earner
	or	wage earner
	syl	wage work+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
wage earner	1.
	or	wage worker
	syl	wage earn+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works for wages, esp. as distinguished from one paid a salary.
wage earner	2.
	or	wage worker
	syl	wage earn+er
	pos	n.
	def	the person who earns money to support a household by working.
wage-plug	0.
	syl	wage-plug
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal, often derogatory.
	def	a wage earner.
wager	ety	C14: from Anglo-French wageure a pledge, from Old Northern French wagier to pledge; see #7wage 
wager	1.
	syl	wa+ger
	pron	<1wAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an agreement or pledge to pay an amount of money as a result of the outcome of an unsettled matter.
wager	2.
	syl	wa+ger
	pron	<1wAJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an amount staked on the outcome of such a matter or event.
wager of battle	3.
	head	wager
	syl	wager of battle.
	usage	in medieval Britain
	def	a pledge to do battle for a cause, esp. to decide guilt or innocence by single combat.
wager of law	4.
	head	wager
	syl	wager of law.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	a form of trial in which the accused offered to make oath of his innocence, supported by the oaths of 11 of his neighbours declaring their belief in his statements.
wager	5.
	syl	wa+ger
	pron	<1wAJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to risk or bet (something) on the outcome of an unsettled matter.
wager	6.
	syl	wa+ger
	pron	<1wAJ*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	History.
	def	to pledge oneself to (battle).
wagerer	sub
	head	wager
	syl	wa+ger+er
	pos	n.
wage scale	1.
	syl	wage scale
	pos	n.
	def	a schedule of wages paid to workers for various jobs in an industry, company, etc.
wage scale	2.
	syl	wage scale
	pos	n.
	def	an employer's schedule of wages.
wagga	ety	C19: named after W#7agga W#7agga 
wagga	0.
	syl	wag+ga
	pron	<1wog*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a blanket or bed covering made out of sacks stitched together.
Wagga Wagga	0.
	syl	Wag+ga Wag+ga
	pron	<1wog*> <1wog*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Australia, in New South Wales on the Murrumbidgee River: agricultural trading centre. Pop.: 32510 (1975 est.).
waggle	ety	C16: frequentative of #7wag 
waggle	1.
	syl	wag+gle
	pron	<1w@gL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with a rapid shaking or wobbling motion.
waggle	2.
	syl	wag+gle
	pron	<1w@gL>
	pos	n.
	def	a rapid shaking or wobbling motion.
wagglingly	sub
	head	waggle
	syl	wag+gling+ly
	pos	adv.
waggly	sub
	head	waggle
	syl	wag+gly
	pos	adj.
waggon	0.
	syl	wag+gon
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling (esp. Brit.) of {wagon}.
(Wilhelm) Richard	infl
	head	Wagner
	syl	(Wilhelm) Ri:chard
	pron	<1ri*,cart>
	pos	n.
Wagner	0.
	syl	Wag:ner
	pron	<1va:gn*>
	pos	n.
	def	1813-83, German romantic composer noted chiefly for his invention of the music drama. His cycle of four such dramas was produced at his own theatre in Bayreuth in 1876. His other operas include (1845; revised 1861), (1865), and (1882).
Wagnerian	1.
	syl	Wag+ne+ri:an
	pron	<va:g1ni*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or suggestive of the dramatic musical compositions of Richard Wagner, their massive scale, dramatic and emotional intensity, etc.
Wagnerian	2.
	syl	Wag+ne+ri:an
	pron	<va:g1ni*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	denot?!ing or relating to a singer who has a voice suitable for singing Wagner.
Wagnerian	3.
	syl	Wag+ne+ri:an
	pron	<va:g1ni*ri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a big, powerful, or domineering woman.
	exam	1	a Wagnerian maiden.
Wagnerian	4.
	syl	Wag+ne+ri:an
	pron	<va:g1ni*ri*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a follower or disciple of the music or theories of Richard Wagner.
wagon	ety	C16: from Dutch wagen #7wain 
waggon	alt
	head	wagon
	or	wagon
	syl	wag+gon
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
wagon	1.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various types of wheeled vehicles, ranging from carts to lorries, esp. a vehicle with four wheels drawn by a horse, tractor, etc., and used for carrying crops, heavy loads, etc.
wagon	2.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a railway freight truck, esp. an open one.
wagon	3.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a child's four-wheeled cart.
wagon	4.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a police van for transporting prisoners and those arrested.
wagon	5.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	See {station wagon}.
wagon	6.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {chariot}.
wagon	7.
	or	off the wagon
	syl	wag+on
	qual	Informal.
	def	abstaining (or no longer abstaining) from alcoholic drinks.
wagon	8.
	or	waggon
	syl	wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to transport by wagon.
wagonless	sub
	head	wagon
	or	waggonless
	syl	wag+on+less
	pos	adj.
waggonless	sub
	head	wagon
	or	wagonless
	syl	wag+gon+less
	pos	adj.
Waggon	alt
	head	Wagon
	or	Wagon
	syl	Wag+gon
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Wagon
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wagon	0.
	or	Waggon
	syl	Wag+on
	pron	<1w@g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the Plough.
waggoner	alt
	head	wagoner
	or	wagoner
	syl	wag+gon+er
	pron	<1w@g*n*>
	pos	n.
wagoner	0.
	or	waggoner
	syl	wag+on+er
	pron	<1w@g*n*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drives a wagon.
waggonette	alt
	head	wagonette
	or	wagonette
	syl	wag+gon+ette
	pron	<2w@g*1net>
	pos	n.
wagonette	0.
	or	waggonette
	syl	wag+on+ette
	pron	<2w@g*1net>
	pos	n.
	def	a light four-wheeled horse-drawn vehicle with two lengthwise seats facing each other behind a crosswise driver's seat.
wagon-lit	ety	C19: from French, from wagon railway coach+ lit bed
wagons-lits	infl
	head	wagon-lit
	syl	wa:gons-lits
	pron	<vag?~c1li>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wagon-lit	1.
	syl	wa:gon-lit
	pron	French <vag?~c1li>
	pos	n.
	def	a sleeping car on a European railway.
wagon-lit	2.
	syl	wa:gon-lit
	pron	French <vag?~c1li>
	pos	n.
	def	a compartment on such a car.
waggonload	alt
	head	wagonload
	or	wagonload
	syl	wag:gon+load
	pron	<1w@g*n2l*ud>
	pos	n.
wagonload	0.
	or	waggonload
	syl	wag:on+load
	pron	<1w@g*n2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the load that is or can be carried by a wagon.
wagon soldier	0.
	syl	wag+on sol+dier
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a soldier belonging to the field artillery.
wagon train	0.
	syl	wag+on train
	pos	n.
	def	a supply train of horses and wagons, esp. one going over rough terrain.
wagon vault	0.
	syl	wag+on vault
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {barrel vault}.
Wagram	0.
	syl	Wa+gram
	pron	German <1va:gram>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in NE Austria: scene of the defeat of the Austrians by Napoleon in 1809.
wagtail	0.
	syl	wag+tail
	pron	<1w@g2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various passerine songbirds of the genera and of Eurasia and Africa, having a very long tail that wags when the bird walks: family
Wahabi	alt
	head	Wahhabi
	or	Wahhabi
	syl	Wa+ha+bi
	pron	<w*1ha:bi>
	pos	n.
Wahhabis	infl
	head	Wahhabi
	syl	Wah+ha+bis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Wahhabi	0.
	or	Wahabi
	syl	Wah+ha+bi
	pron	<w*1ha:bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a strictly conservative Muslim sect founded in the 18th century with the aim of eliminating all innovations later than the 3rd century #7a.d. &- {Wah+#!ha+bism} {Wa+#!ha+bism}
wahine	ety	from Maori and Hawaiian
wahine	1.
	syl	wa+hi+ne
	pron	<wa:1hEni>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Pacific islands
	def	a Polynesian or Maori woman.
wahine	2.
	syl	wa+hi+ne
	pron	<wa:1hEni>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Pacific islands
	def	an attractive girl, esp. one who visits beaches.
wahoo	ety	from Creek *vuhawhu cork elm
wahoos	infl
	head	wahoo
	syl	wa+hoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wahoo	H1.0.
	syl	wa+hoo
	pron	<wa:1hu:>, <1wa:hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an elm, of SE North America having twigs with winged corky edges. Also called: {winged elm}.
wahoo	ety	C19: from Dakota w*_ahu arrowwood
wahoos	infl
	head	wahoo
	syl	wa+hoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wahoo	H2.0.
	syl	wa+hoo
	pron	<wa:1hu:>, <1wa:hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	an E North American shrub or small tree, with scarlet capsules and seeds. Also called: {burning bush}.
wahoo	ety	of unknown origin
wahoos	infl
	head	wahoo
	syl	wa+hoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wahoo	H3.0.
	syl	wa+hoo
	pron	<wa:1hu:>, <1wa:hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large fast-moving food and game fish, of tropical seas: family (mackerels and tunnies).
waif	ety	C14: from Anglo-Norman, variant of Old Northern French gaif, of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse veif a flapping thing
waif	1.
	syl	waif
	pron	<wAf>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, esp. a child, who is homeless, friendless, or neglected.
waif	2.
	syl	waif
	pron	<wAf>
	pos	n.
	def	anything found and not claimed, the owner being unknown.
waif	3.
	syl	waif
	pron	<wAf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	another name for { {waft} (sense 5)}.
waif	4.
	syl	waif
	pron	<wAf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law, obsolete.
	def	a stolen article thrown away by a thief in his flight and forfeited to the Crown or to the lord of the manor.
Waikato	0.
	syl	Wai+ka+to
	pron	<1wI2ka:t*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the longest river in New Zealand, flowing northwest across North Island to the Tasman Sea. Length: 350 km (220 miles).
Waikiki	0.
	syl	Wai+ki+ki
	pron	<1wIki2kE>, <2wIki1kE>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort area in Hawaii, on SE Oahu: a suburb of Honolulu.
wail	ety	C14: of Scandinavian origin; related to Old Norse v*_@ala to wail, Old English w*_a #7woe 
wail	1.
	syl	wail
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to utter a prolonged high-pitched cry, as of grief or misery.
wail	2.
	syl	wail
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sound resembling such a cry.
	exam	1	the wind wailed in the trees.
wail	3.
	syl	wail
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lament, esp. with mournful sounds.
wail	4.
	syl	wail
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged high-pitched mournful cry or sound.
wailer	sub
	head	wail
	syl	wail+er
	pos	n.
Wailing Wall	0.
	syl	Wail+ing Wall
	pos	n.
	def	a wall in Jerusalem, a remnant of the temple of Herod, held sacred by Jews as a place of pilgrimage, prayer, and lamentation.
wain	ety	Old English w@agn; related to Old Frisian wein, Old Norse vagn 
wain	0.
	syl	wain
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a farm wagon or cart.
wainscot	ety	C14: from Middle Low German wagenschot, perhaps from wagen #7wagon+ schot planking, related to German Scheit piece of wood
wainscot	1.
	syl	wain+scot
	pron	<1wAnsk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wainscoting} {wainscotting}. a lining applied to the walls of a room, esp. one of wood panelling.
wainscot	2.
	syl	wain+scot
	pron	<1wAnsk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the lower part of the walls of a room, esp. when finished in a material different from the upper part.
wainscot	3.
	syl	wain+scot
	pron	<1wAnsk*t>
	pos	n.
	def	fine quality oak used as wainscot.
wainscot	4.
	syl	wain+scot
	pron	<1wAnsk*t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to line (a wall of a room) with a wainscot.
wainwright	0.
	syl	wain+wright
	pron	<1wAn2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes wagons.
waist	ety	C14: origin uncertain; related to Old English w@astm {#7wax %2}
waist	1.
	syl	waist
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the constricted part of the trunk between the ribs and hips.
waist	2.
	syl	waist
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a garment covering the waist.
waist	3.
	syl	waist
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of an object that resembles the waist in narrowness or position.
waist	4.
	syl	waist
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the middle part of a ship.
waist	5.
	syl	waist
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {centre section}. the middle section of an aircraft fuselage.
waist	6.
	syl	waist
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the constriction between the thorax and abdomen in wasps and similar insects.
waistless	sub
	head	waist
	syl	waist+less
	pos	adj.
waistband	0.
	syl	waist+band
	pron	<1wAst2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an encircling band of material to finish and strengthen a skirt or trousers at the waist.
waistcloth	0.
	syl	waist+cloth
	pron	<1wAst2kloT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	another word for {loincloth}.
waistcoat	1.
	syl	waist+coat
	pron	<1wAs2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's sleeveless waistlength garment worn under a suit jacket, usually buttoning up the front. U.S. name: {vest}.
waistcoat	2.
	syl	waist+coat
	pron	<1wAs2k*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's garment worn under a doublet in the 16th century.
waistcoated	sub
	head	waistcoat
	syl	waist+2coat:ed
	pos	adj.
waisted	0.a.
	syl	waist+ed
	pron	<1wAstid>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a waist or waistlike part.
	exam	1	a waisted air-gun pellet.
waisted	0.b.
	syl	waist+ed
	pron	<1wAstid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	high-waisted.
waistline	1.
	syl	waist+line
	pron	<1wAst2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or indentation around the body at the narrowest part of the waist.
waistline	2.
	syl	waist+line
	pron	<1wAst2lIn>
	pos	n.
	def	the intersection of the bodice and the skirt of a dress, etc., or the level of this.
	exam	1	a low waistline.
wait	ety	C12: from Old French waitier; related to Old High German waht*_en to #7wake 
wait	1.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for, until, or to
	def	to stay in one place or remain inactive in expectation (of something); hold oneself in readiness (for something).
wait	2.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to delay temporarily or be temporarily delayed.
	exam	1	that work can wait.
wait	3.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for; of things
	def	to be in store (for a person).
	exam	1	success waits you in your new job.
wait	4.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as a waiter or waitress.
wait	5.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of waiting.
wait	6.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of waiting.
wait	7.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a band of musicians who go around the streets, esp. at Christmas, singing and playing carols.
wait	8.
	syl	wait
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an interlude or interval between two acts or scenes in a play, etc.
lie in wait	9.
	head	wait
	syl	lie in wait.
	def	to prepare an ambush (for someone).
wait-a-bit	0.
	syl	wait-a-bit
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having sharp hooked thorns or similar appendages, esp. the greenbrier and the grapple plant.
waiter	1.
	syl	wait+er
	pron	<1wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man whose occupation is to serve at table, as in a restaurant.
waiter	2.
	syl	wait+er
	pron	<1wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who waits.
waiter	3.
	syl	wait+er
	pron	<1wAt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tray or salver on which dishes, etc., are carried.
waiting game	0.
	syl	wait+ing game
	pos	n.
	def	the postponement of action or decision in order to gain the advantage.
waiting list	0.
	syl	wait+ing list
	pos	n.
	def	a list of people waiting to obtain some object, treatment, status, etc.
waiting room	0.
	syl	wait+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which people may wait, as at a railway station, doctor's or dentist's office, etc.
upon	alt
	head	wait on
	or	wait on
	syl	up:on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
wait on	1.
	or	upon
	syl	wait on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to serve at the table of.
wait on	2.
	or	upon
	syl	wait on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to act as an attendant or servant to.
wait on	3.
	or	upon
	syl	wait on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to visit.
waitress	0.
	syl	wait+ress
	pron	<1wAtris>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who serves at table, as in a restaurant.
wait up	1.
	syl	wait up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to delay going to bed in order to await some event.
wait up	2.
	syl	wait up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to halt and pause in order that another person may catch up.
waive	ety	C13: from Old Northern French weyver, from waif abandoned; see #7waif 
waive	1.
	syl	waive
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set aside or relinquish.
	exam	1	to waive one's right to something.
waive	2.
	syl	waive
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to refrain from enforcing or applying (a law, penalty, etc.).
waive	3.
	syl	waive
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to defer.
waiver	ety	C17: from Old Northern French weyver to relinquish, #7waive 
waiver	1.
	syl	waiv+er
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the voluntary relinquishment, expressly or by implication, of some claim or right.
waiver	2.
	syl	waiv+er
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of relinquishing a claim or right.
waiver	3.
	syl	waiv+er
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a formal statement in writing of such relinquishment.
Andrei	infl
	head	Wajda
	syl	And:rei
	pos	n.
Wajda	0.
	syl	Waj:da
	pron	Polish <1vajda>
	pos	n.
	def	or {And@.rzej} (#!and#f$ej). born 1926, Polish film director, best known for (1958).
Wakashan	1.
	syl	Wa+kash+an
	pron	<wa:1k@S*n>, <1wc:k*2Sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages of British Columbia and Washington, including Kwakiutl and Nootka.
Wakashan	2.
	syl	Wa+kash+an
	pron	<wa:1k@S*n>, <1wc:k*2Sa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a speaker of any of these languages.
Wakayama	0.
	syl	Wa+ka+ya+ma
	pron	<2w@k*1ja:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in S Japan, on S Honshu. Pop.: 387204 (1974 est.).
wake	ety	Old English wacian; related to Old Frisian wakia, Old High German waht*_en 
wakes	infl
	head	wake
	syl	wakes
	pos	vb.
waking	infl
	head	wake
	syl	wak+ing
	pos	vb.
woke	infl
	head	wake
	syl	woke
	pos	vb.
woken	infl
	head	wake
	syl	wok+en.
	pos	vb.
wake	H1.1.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to rouse or become roused from sleep.
wake	H1.2.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to rouse or become roused from inactivity.
wake	H1.3.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to or up to
	def	to become conscious or aware.
	exam	1	at last he woke to the situation.
wake	H1.4.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or remain awake.
wake	H1.5.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to hold a wake over (a corpse).
wake	H1.6.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	to keep watch over.
wake	H1.7.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a watch or vigil held over the body of a dead person during the night before burial.
wake	H1.8.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the patronal or dedication festival of English parish churches.
wake	H1.9.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a solemn or ceremonial vigil.
wake	H1.10.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an annual holiday in any of various towns in northern England, when the local factory or factories close, usually for a week or two weeks.
wake	H1.11.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the state of being awake.
waker	sub
	head	wake
	syl	wak+er
wake	ety	C16: of Scandinavian origin; compare Old Norse vaka, v*"ok hole cut in ice, Swedish vak, Danish vaage; perhaps related to Old Norse v*"okr, Middle Dutch wak wet
wake	H2.1.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the waves or track left by a vessel or other object moving through water.
wake	H2.2.
	syl	wake
	pron	<wAk>
	pos	n.
	def	the track or path left by anything that has passed.
	exam	1	wrecked houses in the wake of the hurricane.
Wakefield	0.
	syl	Wake+field
	pron	<1wAk2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N England, administrative centre of West Yorkshire: important since medieval times as an agricultural and textile centre. Pop.: 59650 (1971).
wakeful	1.
	syl	wake+ful
	pron	<1wAkful>
	pos	adj.
	def	unable or unwilling to sleep.
wakeful	2.
	syl	wake+ful
	pron	<1wAkful>
	pos	adj.
	def	sleepless.
wakeful	3.
	syl	wake+ful
	pron	<1wAkful>
	pos	adj.
	def	alert.
wakefully	sub
	head	wakeful
	syl	wake+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wakefulness	sub
	head	wakeful
	syl	wake+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Wake Island	0.
	syl	Wake Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an atoll in the N central Pacific: claimed by the U.S. in 1899; developed as a civil and naval air station in the late 1930s. Area: 8 sq. km (3 sq. miles).
wakeless	0.
	syl	wake+less
	pron	<1wAklis>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of sleep
	def	deep or unbroken.
waken	0.
	syl	wak+en
	pron	<1wAk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to rouse or be roused from sleep or some other inactive state.
wakener	sub
	head	waken
	syl	wak+en+er
wakerife	ety	C15: from #7wake %1#7+rife 
wakerife	0.
	syl	wake+rife
	pron	<1wAk2rIf>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	wakeful.
wakerifeness	sub
	head	wakerife
	syl	wake+2rife+ness
	pos	n.
wake-robin	1.
	syl	wake-rob:in
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American herbaceous plants of the genus such as having a whorl of three leaves and three-petalled solitary flowers: family
wake-robin	2.
	syl	wake-rob:in
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various aroid plants, esp. the cuckoopint.
wake-up	1.
	syl	wake-up
	qual	Austral. informal. n.
	def	an alert or intelligent person.
a wake-up to	2.
	head	wake-up
	syl	a wake-up to.
	qual	Austral. informal. n.
	def	fully alert to (a person, thing, action, etc.).
Selman Abraham	infl
	head	Waksman
	syl	Sel:man A:bra:ham.
	pos	n.
Waksman	0.
	syl	Waks:man
	pron	<1w@ksm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1888-1973, U.S. microbiologist, born in Russia. He discovered streptomycin: Nobel prize for medicine 1952.
WAL	ety	from W (est) A (frica) L (eone) 
WAL	0.
	syl	WAL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Sierra Leone.
Wal	0.
	syl	Wal.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Walloon.
Walach	0.
	syl	Wa+lach
	pron	<1wa:lok>
	pos	n. adj.
	def	a variant spelling of {Vlach}.
Wallachia	alt
	head	Walachia
	or	Walachia
	syl	Wal+la+chi:a
	pron	<wo1lAki*>
	pos	n.
Walachia	0.
	or	Wallachia
	syl	Wa+la+chi:a
	pron	<wo1lAki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former principality of SE Europe: a vassal state of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th century until its union with Moldavia in 1859, subsequently forming present-day Rumania.
Walachian	sub
	head	Walachia
	or	Wallachian
	syl	Wa+1la+chi:an
	pos	n. adj.
Wallachian	sub
	head	Walachia
	or	Walachian
	syl	Wal+1la+chi:an
	pos	n. adj.
Walbrzych	0.
	syl	Wal+brzych
	pron	<1vawbZix>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Poland. Pop.: 127500 (1974 est.). German name: {Waldenburg}.
Walcheren	0.
	syl	Wal+che+ren
	pron	Dutch <1walx*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the SW Netherlands, in the Scheldt estuary: administratively part of Zeeland province; suffered severely in World War II, when the dykes were breached, and again in the floods of 1953. Area: 212 sq. km (82 sq. miles).
Valdemar I	alt
	head	Waldemar I
	or	Waldemar I
	syl	Val:de:mar I
	pron	<1v@ldi2ma:>
	pos	n.
Waldemar I	0.
	or	Valdemar I
	syl	Wal:de:mar I
	pron	<1v@ldi2ma:>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1131-82, king of Denmark (1157-82). He conquered the Wends (1169), increased the territory of Denmark, and established the hereditary rule of his line.
Waldenburg	0.
	syl	Wal+den+burg
	pron	<1valdN2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Walbrzych}.
Waldenses	0.
	syl	Wal+den+ses
	pron	<wol1densEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the members of a small sect founded as a reform movement within the Roman Catholic Church by Peter Waldo, a merchant of Lyons in the late 12th century, which in the 16th century joined the Reformation movement. Also called: {Vaudois}.
Waldensian	sub
	head	Waldenses
	syl	Wal+den+si:an
	pron	<wol1densi*n>
	pos	n. adj.
waldgrave	ety	from German Waldgraf, from Wald forest+ Graf count
waldgrave	0.
	syl	wald+grave
	pron	<1wc:ld2grAv>
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval Germany
	def	an officer with jurisdiction over a royal forest.
Kurt	infl
	head	Waldheim
	syl	Kurt
	pron	<kurt>
	pos	n.
Waldheim	0.
	syl	Wald:heim
	pron	German <1valthIm>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1918, Austrian diplomat; secretary general of the United Nations since 1971.
Waldorf salad	ety	C20: named after the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City
Waldorf salad	0.
	syl	Wal+dorf sal+ad
	pron	<1wc:ldc:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a salad of diced apples, celery, and walnuts mixed with mayonnaise.
wale	ety	Old English walu #7weal ; related to Old Norse vala knuckle, Dutch w*"ale 
wale	H1.1.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the raised mark left on the skin after the stroke of a rod or whip.
wale	H1.2.a.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the weave or texture of a fabric, such as the ribs in corduroy.
wale	H1.2.b.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical row of stitches in knitting. Compare { {course} (sense 14)}.
wale	H1.3.a.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a ridge of planking along the rail of a ship.
wale	H1.3.b.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	See {gunwale}.
wale	H1.4.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to raise a wale or wales on by striking.
wale	H1.5.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to weave with a wale.
wale	ety	C14: from Old Norse val choice, related to German Wahl 
wale	H2.1.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a choice.
wale	H2.2.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	anything chosen as the best.
wale	H2.3.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	choice.
wale	H2.4.
	syl	wale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to choose.
Waler	ety	C19: from Wales, in New South Wales 
Waler	0.
	syl	Wa+ler
	pron	<1wAl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Austral.
	def	a saddle horse originating in New South Wales.
Wales	0.
	syl	Wales
	pron	<wAlz>
	pos	n.
	def	a principality that is part of the United Kingdom, in the west of Great Britain; conquered by the English in 1282; parliamentary union with England took place in 1536. It consists mainly of moorlands and mountains and has an economy that is chiefly agricultural, with an industrial and coal-mining area in the south. Capital: Cardiff. Pop.: 2766800 (1976 est.). Area: 20767 sq. km (8018 sq. miles). Welsh name: {Cymru}.
Arthur	infl
	head	Waley
	syl	Ar:thur.
	pos	n.
Waley	0.
	syl	Wa:ley
	pron	<1wAli>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1889-1966, English orientalist, best known for his translations of Chinese poetry.
Walfish Bay	0.
	syl	Wal+fish Bay
	pron	<1wc:lfiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Walvis Bay}.
Walhalla	0.
	syl	Wal+hal+la
	pron	<w@l1h@l*>, <v@l->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Valhalla}.
walk	ety	Old English wealcan; related to Old High German walchan, Sanskrit valgati he moves
walk	1.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move along or travel on foot at a moderate rate; advance in such a manner that at least one foot is always on the ground.
walk	2.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass through, on, or over on foot, esp. habitually.
walk	3.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause, assist, or force to move along at a moderate rate.
	exam	1	to walk a dog.
walk	4.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to escort or conduct by walking.
	exam	1	to walk someone home.
walk	5.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of ghosts, spirits, etc.
	def	to appear or move about in visible form.
walk	6.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of inanimate objects
	def	to move or cause to move in a manner that resembles walking.
walk	7.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to follow a certain course or way of life.
	exam	1	to walk in misery.
walk	8.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring into a certain condition by walking.
	exam	1	I walked my shoes to shreds.
walk	9.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure, survey, or examine by walking.
walk	10.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Basketball.
	def	to take more than two steps without passing or dribbling the ball.
walk the plank	11.
	head	walk
	syl	walk the plank.
	def	See { {plank} (sense 4)}.
walk on air	12.
	head	walk
	syl	walk on air.
	def	to be delighted or exhilarated.
walk tall	13.
	head	walk
	syl	walk tall.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	to have self-respect or pride.
walk the streets	14.
	head	walk
	syl	walk the streets.
	def	to be a prostitute.
walk	15.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of walking.
walk	16.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance or extent walked.
walk	17.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner of walking; gait.
walk	18.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a place set aside for walking; promenade.
walk	19.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a chosen profession or sphere of activity (esp. in the phrase {walk of life) }.
walk	20.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a foot race in which competitors walk.
walk	21.a.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of trees or shrubs in widely separated rows.
walk	21.b.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the space between such rows.
walk	22.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed ground for the exercise or feeding of domestic animals, esp. horses.
walk	23.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	the route covered in the course of work, as by a tradesman or postman.
walk	24.
	syl	walk
	pron	<wc:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the section of a forest controlled by a keeper. {~} See also {walk away, walk into, walk off, walk out, walkover, walk through}.
walkable	sub
	head	walk
	syl	walk+a:ble
	pos	adj.
walkabout	1.
	syl	walk+a:bout
	pron	<1wc:k*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a periodic nomadic excursion into the Australian bush made by an Aborigine.
walkabout	2.
	syl	walk+a:bout
	pron	<1wc:k*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	a walking tour.
walkabout	3.
	syl	walk+a:bout
	pron	<1wc:k*2baut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly journalistic.
	def	an occasion when celebrities, royalty, etc., walk among and meet the public.
walk away	1.
	syl	walk a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave, esp. callously and disregarding someone else's distress.
walk away with	2.
	head	walk away
	syl	walk away with.
	def	to achieve or win easily.
walker	1.
	syl	walk+er
	pron	<1wc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who walks.
walker	2.
	syl	walk+er
	pron	<1wc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {baby walker}. a tubular frame on wheels or castors to support a baby learning to walk.
walker	3.
	syl	walk+er
	pron	<1wc:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar support for walking, often with rubber feet, for use by cripples.
walky-talky	alt
	head	walkie-talkie
	or	walkie-talkie
	syl	walk:y-talk:y
	pron	<2wc:ki1tc:ki>
	pos	n.
walkie-talkies	infl
	head	walkie-talkie
	syl	walk:ie-talk:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
walkie-talkie	0.
	or	walky-talky
	syl	walk:ie-talk:ie
	pron	<2wc:ki1tc:ki>
	pos	n.
	def	a small combined radio transmitter and receiver, usually operating on shortwave, that can be carried around by one person: widely used by the police, medical services, etc.
walk-in	1.
	syl	walk-in
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cupboard, etc.
	def	large enough to allow a person to enter and move about in.
walk-in	2.
	syl	walk-in
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. of a building or apartment
	def	located so as to admit of direct access from the street.
walking	0.
	syl	walk+ing
	pron	<1wc:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	considered to possess the qualities of something inanimate as specified.
	exam	1	he is a walking encyclopedia.
walking bass	0.
	syl	walk+ing bass
	pron	<bAs>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jazz.
	def	a simple accompaniment played by the double bass at medium tempo, usually consisting of ascending and descending tones or semitones, one to each beat.
walking delegate	0.
	syl	walk+ing del+e:gate
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	an agent appointed by a trade union to visit branches, check whether agreements are observed, and negotiate with employers.
waleaf	alt
	head	walking fern
	or	walking fern
	syl	waleaf
	pos	n.
walking fern	0.
	or	waleaf
	syl	walk+ing fern
	pos	n.
	def	a North American fern, having sword-shaped fronds, the tips of which take root when in contact with the ground: family
walking papers	0.
	syl	walk+ing pa+pers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	notice of dismissal.
walking stick	1.
	syl	walk+ing stick
	pos	n.
	def	a stick or cane carried in the hand to assist walking.
walking stick	2.
	syl	walk+ing stick
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {stick insect}.
walk into	0.
	syl	walk in:to
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to meet with unwittingly.
	exam	1	to walk into a trap.
walk off	1.
	syl	walk off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to depart suddenly.
walk off	2.
	syl	walk off
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of by walking.
	exam	1	to walk off an attack of depression.
walk (a person) off his feet	3.
	head	walk off
	syl	walk (a person) off his feet.
	def	to make (a person) walk so fast that he is exhausted.
walk off	4.a.
	syl	walk off
	pos	vb.
	def	to steal.
walk off	4.b.
	syl	walk off
	pos	vb.
	def	to win, esp. easily.
walk-on	1.a.
	syl	walk-on
	pos	n.
	def	a small part in a play or theatrical entertainment, esp. one without any lines.
walk-on	2.
	syl	walk-on
	pos	n.
	usage	of an aircraft or air service
	def	having seats to be booked immediately before departure rather than in advance.
walk out	1.
	syl	walk out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to leave without explanation, esp. in anger.
walk out	2.
	syl	walk out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go on strike.
walk out on	3.
	head	walk out
	syl	walk out on.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to abandon or desert.
walk out with	4.
	head	walk out
	syl	walk out with.
	qual	Brit., obsolete or dialect.
	def	to court or be courted by.
walkout	infl
	head	walk out
	syl	walk+out.
	pos	n.
walk out	5.
	syl	walk out
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a strike by workers.
walk out	6.
	syl	walk out
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of leaving a meeting, conference, etc., as a protest.
walkover	1.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an easy or unopposed victory.
walkover	2.a.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	the running or walking over the course by the only contestant entered in a race at the time of starting.
walkover	2.b.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a race won in this way.
walkover	3.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	movement in a straight line by means of a series of half turns. {~} {walk o@.ver}.
walkover	4.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	also; adv.
	def	to win a race by a walkover.
walkover	5.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to beat (an opponent) conclusively or easily.
walkover	6.
	syl	walk+o:ver
	pron	<1wc:k2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take advantage of (someone).
walk through	1.
	syl	walk through
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	to act or recite (a part) in a perfunctory manner, as at a first rehearsal.
walk-through	infl
	head	walk through
	syl	walk-through.
	pos	n.
walk through	2.
	syl	walk through
	pos	n.
	qual	Theatre.
	def	a rehearsal of a part.
walk-up	0.a.
	syl	walk-up
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a block of flats having no lift.
walk-up	0.b.
	syl	walk-up
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a walk-up block.
walkway	0.
	syl	walk+way
	pron	<1wc:k2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a passage or path esp. one for walking over machinery, etc.
Walkyrie	0.
	syl	Wal+kyr:ie
	pron	<v@l1ki*ri>, <1v@lki*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Valkyrie}.
wall	ety	Old English weall, from Latin vallum palisade, from vallus stake
wall	1.a.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical construction made of stone, brick, wood, etc., with a length and height much greater than its thickness, used to enclose, divide, or support.
wall	1.b.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; wall hangings.
	def	Related adj.: {mural}.
wall	2.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a structure or rampart built to protect and surround a position or place for defensive purposes.
wall	3.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any lining, membrane, or investing part that encloses or bounds a bodily cavity or structure.
	exam	1	abdominal wall.
wall	4.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mountaineering.
	def	a vertical or almost vertical smooth rock face.
wall	5.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that suggests a wall in function or effect.
	exam	1	a wall of fire;
	exam	2	a wall of prejudice.
bang one's head against a brick wall	6.
	head	wall
	syl	bang one's head against a brick wall.
	def	to try to achieve something impossible.
drive	7.
	head	wall
	or	push to the wall
	syl	drive
	def	to force into an awkward situation.
go to the wall	8.
	head	wall
	syl	go to the wall.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to be ruined; collapse financially.
go	9.
	head	wall
	or	send up the wall
	syl	go
	qual	Slang.
	def	to become (or cause to become) crazy or furious.
have one's back to the wall	10.
	head	wall
	syl	have one's back to the wall.
	def	to be in a very difficult situation.
wall	11.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to protect, provide, or confine with or as if with a wall.
wall	12.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to block (an opening) with a wall.
wall	13.
	syl	wall
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in or up
	def	to seal by or within a wall or walls.
walled	sub
	head	wall
	syl	walled
	pos	adj.
wall-less	sub
	head	wall
	syl	wall-less
	pos	adj.
wall-like	sub
	head	wall
	syl	wall-2like
	pos	adj.
wallaby	ety	C19: from native Australian wolab*_a 
wallabies	infl
	head	wallaby
	or	wallaby
	syl	wal+la+bies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wallaby	infl
	or	wallabies
	syl	wal+la+by.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wallaby	1.
	syl	wal+la+by
	pron	<1wol*bi>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various herbivorous marsupials of the genera ({hare wallabies}) , ({rock wallabies}) , etc., of Australia and New Guinea, similar to but smaller than kangaroos: family
on the wallaby (track)	2.
	head	wallaby
	syl	on the wallaby (track).
	usage	Austral. slang. of a person
	def	wandering about looking for work.
Wallabies	infl
	head	Wallaby
	syl	Wal+la+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Wallaby	0.
	syl	Wal+la+by
	pron	<1wol*bi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the international Rugby Union football team of Australia.
Alfred Russel	1.
	head	Wallace
	syl	Al:fred Rus:sel.
	def	1823-1913, British naturalist, whose work on the theory of natural selection influenced Charles Darwin.
Edgar	2.
	head	Wallace
	syl	Ed:gar.
	def	1875-1932, English crime novelist.
Wallace	3.
	syl	Wal:lace
	pron	<1wolis>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rich@.ard}. 1818-90, English art collector and philanthropist. His bequest to the nation forms the Wallace Collection, London.
Wallace	4.
	syl	Wal:lace
	pron	<1wolis>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam}. ??1272-1305, Scottish patriot, who defeated the army of Edward I of England at Stirling (1297) but was routed at Falkirk (1298) and later executed.
Wallace's line	ety	C20: named after A. R. W#7allace 
Wallace's line	0.
	syl	Wal:lace's line
	pos	n.
	def	the hypothetical boundary between the Oriental and Australasian zoogeographical regions, which runs between the Indonesian islands of Bali and Lombok, through the Macassar Strait, and SE of the Philippines.
Wallachia	0.
	syl	Wal+la+chi:a
	pron	<wo1lAki*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Walachia}.
wallah	ety	C18: from Hindi -w*_al*_a from Sanskrit p*_ala protector
walla	alt
	head	wallah
	or	wallah
	syl	wal+la
	pron	<1wol*>
	pos	n.
wallah	0.
	or	walla
	syl	wal+lah
	pron	<1wol*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually in combination
	def	a person involved with or in charge of (a specified thing).
	exam	1	the book wallah.
wallaroo	ety	C19: from native Australian wolar*_u 
wallaroos	infl
	head	wallaroo
	or	wallaroo
	syl	wal+la+roos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wallaroo	infl
	or	wallaroos
	syl	wal+la+roo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wallaroo	0.
	syl	wal+la+roo
	pron	<2wol*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a large stocky Australian kangaroo, (or of rocky regions.
Wallasey	0.
	syl	Wal+la+sey
	pron	<1wol*si>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Merseyside on the Wirral Peninsula near the mouth of the River Mersey, opposite Liverpool. Pop.: 97061 (1971).
wall bars	0.
	syl	wall bars
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of horizontal bars attached to a wall and used in gymnastics.
wallboard	0.
	syl	wall+board
	pron	<1wc:l2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin board made of materials, such as compressed wood fibres or gypsum plaster, between stiff paper, and used to cover walls, partitions, etc.
wall creeper	0.
	syl	wall creep+er
	pos	n.
	def	a pink-and-grey woodpecker-like songbird, of Eurasian mountain regions: family (nuthatches).
walled plain	0.
	syl	walled plain
	pos	n.
	def	any of the largest of the lunar craters, having diameters between 50 and 300 kilometres.
Waldstein	alt
	head	Wallenstein
	or	Wallenstein
	syl	Wald:stein
	pron	German <1valCtIn>
	pos	n.
Albrecht Wenzel Eusebius von	infl
	head	Wallenstein
	syl	Al:brecht Wen:zel Eu:se:bi:us von
	pron	<1albre*,ct> <1ventsL> <ci1zA:bius> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Wallenstein	0.
	or	Waldstein
	syl	Wal:len:stein
	pron	German <1val*nStIn>
	pos	n.
	def	duke of Friedland and Mecklenburg, prince of Sagan. 1583-1634, German general and statesman, born in Bohemia. As leader of the Hapsburg forces in the Thirty Years' War he won many successes until his defeat at L*"utzen (1632) by Gustavus Adolphus.
Edmund	1.
	head	Waller
	syl	Ed:mund.
	def	1606-87, English poet and politician, famous for his poem
Thomas	2.
	head	Waller
	syl	Thom:as
	def	called 1904-43, U.S. jazz pianist.
wallet	ety	C14: of Germanic origin; compare Old English weallian, Old High German wall*_on to roam, German wallen to go on a pilgrimage
wallet	1.
	syl	wal+let
	pron	<1wolit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small folding case, usually of leather, for holding paper money, documents, etc.
wallet	2.
	syl	wal+let
	pron	<1wolit>
	pos	n.
	def	a bag used to carry tools.
wallet	3.
	syl	wal+let
	pron	<1wolit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic, chiefly Brit.
	def	a rucksack or knapsack.
walleye	ety	back formation from earlier walleyed, from Old Norse vagleygr, from vage, perhaps: a film over the eye (compare Swedish vagel sty in the eye)+ -eygr -eyed, from auga eye; modern form influenced by #7wall  &- wall+eyed adj.
walleyes	infl
	head	walleye
	or	walleye
	syl	wall+eyes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
walleye	infl
	or	walleyes
	syl	wall+eye.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
walleye	1.
	syl	wall+eye
	pron	<1wc:l2I>
	pos	n.
	def	a divergent squint.
walleye	2.
	syl	wall+eye
	pron	<1wc:l2I>
	pos	n.
	def	opacity of the cornea.
walleye	3.
	syl	wall+eye
	pron	<1wc:l2I>
	pos	n.
	def	an eye having a white or light-coloured iris.
walleye	4.
	syl	wall+eye
	pron	<1wc:l2I>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {walleyed pike}. a North American pikeperch, valued as a food and game fish.
walleye	5.
	syl	wall+eye
	pron	<1wc:l2I>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other fishes having large staring eyes.
wallflower	1.
	syl	wall+flow:er
	pron	<1wc:l2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {gillyflower}. a cruciferous plant, of S Europe, grown for its clusters of yellow, orange, brown, red, or purple fragrant flowers and naturalized on old walls, cliffs, etc.
wallflower	2.
	syl	wall+flow:er
	pron	<1wc:l2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous other cruciferous plants of the genera and having orange or yellow flowers.
wallflower	3.
	syl	wall+flow:er
	pron	<1wc:l2flau*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who stays on the fringes of a dance or party on account of lacking a partner or being shy.
wallies	ety	see #7wally %2
wallies	0.
	syl	wal+lies
	pron	<1w@liz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Central Scot. urban dialect.
	def	false teeth; dentures.
Wallis	0.
	syl	Wal+lis
	pron	<1valis>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Valais}.
Wallis and Futuna Islands	0.
	syl	Wal+lis and Fu+tu+na Is+lands
	pron	<1wolis> <fu:1tju:n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a French overseas territory in the SW Pacific, west of Samoa. Capital: Mata-Utu. Pop.: 8546 (1969). Area: 367 sq. km (143 sq. miles).
wall knot	0.
	syl	wall knot
	pos	n.
	def	a knot forming a knob at the end of a rope, made by unwinding the strands and weaving them together.
wall lizard	0.
	syl	wall liz+ard
	pos	n.
	def	a small mottled grey lizard, of Europe, N Africa, and SW Asia: family
wall mustard	0.
	syl	wall mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {stinkweed} (sense 1)}.
Walloon	ety	C16: from Old French Wallon, from Medieval Latin: foreigner, of Germanic origin; compare Old English wealh foreign, W#7elsh 
Walloon	1.
	syl	Wal+loon
	pron	<wo1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a French-speaking people living chiefly in S Belgium and adjacent parts of France. Compare {Fleming} %1.
Walloon	2.
	syl	Wal+loon
	pron	<wo1lu:n>
	pos	n.
	def	the French dialect of Belgium.
Walloon	3.
	syl	Wal+loon
	pron	<wo1lu:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Walloons or their dialect.
wallop	ety	C14: from Old Northern French waloper to gallop, from Old French galoper, of unknown origin
wallop	1.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to beat soundly; strike hard.
wallop	2.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat utterly.
wallop	3.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	to move in a clumsy manner.
wallop	4.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of liquids
	def	to boil violently.
wallop	5.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hard blow.
wallop	6.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the ability to hit powerfully, as of a boxer.
wallop	7.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a forceful impression.
wallop	8.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a slang word for {beer}.
wallop	9.
	syl	wal+lop
	pron	<1wol*p>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	an obsolete word for {gallop}.
walloper	1.
	syl	wal+lop+er
	pron	<1wol*p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that wallops.
walloper	2.
	syl	wal+lop+er
	pron	<1wol*p*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a policeman.
walloping	1.
	syl	wal+lop+ing
	pron	<1wol*piG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a thrashing.
wallow	ety	Old English wealwian to roll (in mud); related to Latin volvere to turn, Greek oulos curly, Russian valun round pebble
wallow	1.
	syl	wal+low
	pron	<1wol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of certain animals
	def	to roll about in mud, water, etc., for pleasure.
wallow	2.
	syl	wal+low
	pron	<1wol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move about with difficulty.
wallow	3.
	syl	wal+low
	pron	<1wol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to indulge oneself in possessions, emotion, etc..
	exam	1	to wallow in self-pity.
wallow	4.
	syl	wal+low
	pron	<1wol*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of smoke, waves, etc.
	def	to billow.
wallow	5.
	syl	wal+low
	pron	<1wol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of wallowing.
wallow	6.
	syl	wal+low
	pron	<1wol*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a muddy place or depression where animals wallow.
wallower	sub
	head	wallow
	syl	wal+low+er
	pos	n.
wallpaper	1.
	syl	wall+pa:per
	pron	<1wc:l2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	paper usually printed or em?!bossed with designs for pasting onto walls and ceilings.
wallpaper	2.
	syl	wall+pa:per
	pron	<1wc:l2pAp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cover (a surface) with wallpaper.
wall pass	0.
	syl	wall pass
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer.
	def	a movement in which one player passes the ball to another and sprints forward to receive the quickly played return. Also called: {one-two}.
wall pellitory	0.
	syl	wall pel+li+to:ry
	pos	n.
	def	See { {pellitory} (sense 1)}.
wall pepper	0.
	syl	wall pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	a small Eurasian crassulaceous plant, having creeping stems, yellow flowers, and acrid-tasting leaves.
wall plate	0.
	syl	wall plate
	pos	n.
	def	a horizontal timber member placed along the top of a wall to support the ends of joists, rafters, etc., and distribute the load.
wall rock	0.
	syl	wall rock
	pos	n.
	def	rock that is immediately adjacent to a mineral vein, fault, or igneous intrusion.
wall rocket	0.
	syl	wall rock+et
	pos	n.
	def	any of several yellow-flowered European cruciferous plants of the genus such as that grow on old walls and in waste places.
wall rue	0.
	syl	wall rue
	pos	n.
	def	a delicate fern, that grows in rocky crevices and walls in North America and Eurasia.
Wallsend	0.
	syl	Walls+end
	pron	<1wc:lz2end>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NE England, in Tyne and Wear on the River Tyne: situated at the E end of Hadrian's Wall; shipbuilding. Pop.: 45793 (1971).
Wall Street	0.
	syl	Wall Street
	pos	n.
	def	a street in lower Manhattan, New York, where the Stock Exchange and major banks are situated, regarded as the embodiment of American finance.
wall-to-wall	0.
	syl	wall-to-wall
	pos	adj.
	usage	of carpeting
	def	completely covering a floor.
wally	ety	C16: of obscure origin
wally	H1.1.
	syl	wal+ly
	pron	<1wAli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. archaic.
	def	fine, pleasing, or splendid.
wally	H1.2.
	syl	wal+ly
	pron	<1wAli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot. archaic.
	def	robust or strong.
wally	ety	from obsolete dialect wallow faded, adjectival use of wallow to fade, from Old English wealwian 
wally	H2.1.
	syl	wal+ly
	pron	<1w@li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Central Scot. urban dialect.
	def	made of china.
	exam	1	a wally dog;
	exam	2	a wally vase.
wally	H2.2.
	syl	wal+ly
	pron	<1w@li>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Central Scot. urban dialect.
	def	lined with ceramic tiles.
	exam	1	a wally street.
wally	ety	C20: shortened form of the given name Walter 
wallies	infl
	head	wally
	syl	wal+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wally	H3.0.
	syl	wal+ly
	pron	<1woli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a stupid person.
walnut	ety	Old English walh-hnutu, literally: foreign nut; compare Old French noux gauge walnut, probably translation of Vulgar Latin phrase nux gallica (unattested) Gaulish (hence, foreign) nut
walnut	1.
	syl	wal+nut
	pron	<1wc:l2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	any juglandaceous deciduous tree of the genus of America, SE Europe, and Asia, esp. which is native to W Asia but introduced elsewhere. They have aromatic leaves and flowers in catkins and are grown for their edible nuts and for their wood.
walnut	2.
	syl	wal+nut
	pron	<1wc:l2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the nut of any of these trees, having a wrinkled two-lobed seed and a hard wrinkled shell.
walnut	3.
	syl	wal+nut
	pron	<1wc:l2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used in making furniture, panelling, etc.
walnut	4.
	syl	wal+nut
	pron	<1wc:l2n^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a light yellowish-brown colour.
walnut	5.
	syl	wal+nut
	pron	<1wc:l2n^t>
	pos	adj.
	def	made from the wood of a walnut tree.
	exam	1	a walnut table.
walnut	6.
	syl	wal+nut
	pron	<1wc:l2n^t>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the colour walnut.
Horace	1.
	head	Walpole
	syl	Ho:race
	def	4th Earl of Orford. 1717-97, English writer, noted for his letters and for his delight in the Gothic, as seen in his house Strawberry Hill and his novel (1764).
Walpole	2.
	syl	Wal:pole
	pron	<1wc:l2p*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	his father, Sir {Rob@.ert}, 1st Earl of Orford. 1676-1745, English Whig statesman. As first lord of the Treasury and Chancellor of the Exchequer (1721-42) he was effectively Britain's first prime minister.
Walpurgis Night	ety	C19: translation of German Walpurgisnacht, the eve of the feast day of St. Walpurga, 8th-century abbess in Germany
Walpurgis Night	0.
	syl	Wal+pur+gis Night
	pron	<v@l1pu*gis>
	pos	n.
	def	the eve of May 1, believed in German folklore to be the night of a witches' sabbath on the Brocken, in the Harz Mountains.
walrus	ety	C17: probably from Dutch, from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse hrosshvalr (literally: horse whale) and Old English horschw@al; see #7horse, whale 
walruses	infl
	head	walrus
	or	walrus
	syl	wal+rus:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
walrus	infl
	or	walruses
	syl	wal+rus.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
walrus	0.
	syl	wal+rus
	pron	<1wc:lr*s>, <1wol->
	pos	n.
	def	a pinniped mammal, of northern seas, having a tough thick skin, upper canine teeth enlarged as tusks, and coarse whiskers and feeding mainly on shellfish: family
walrus moustache	0.
	syl	wal+rus mous+tache
	pos	n.
	def	a long thick moustache drooping at the ends.
Walsall	0.
	syl	Wal+sall
	pron	<1wc:lsc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in central England, in the West Midlands. Pop.: 184606 (1971).
Walsingham	0.
	syl	Wal:sing:ham
	pron	<1wc:lsiG*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fran@.cis}. ??1530-90, English statesman. As secretary of state (1573-90) to Elizabeth I he developed a system of domestic and foreign espionage and uncovered several plots against the Queen.
Bruno	infl
	head	Walter
	syl	Bru:no
	pron	<1bru:no>
	pos	n.
Walter	1.
	syl	Wal:ter
	pron	German <1valt*r>
	pos	n.
	def	original name 1876-1962, U.S. conductor, born in Germany: famous for his performances of Haydn, Mozart, and Mahler.
John	infl
	head	Walter
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Walter	2.
	syl	Wal:ter
	pron	<1wc:lt*>
	pos	n.
	def	1739-1812, English publisher; found?!ed (1785), which in 1788 became
Waltham Forest	0.
	syl	Wal+tham For+est
	pron	<1wc:lT*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of NE Greater London. Pop.: 223700 (1976 est.).
Walther von der Vogelweide	0.
	syl	Wal:ther von der Vo:gel:wei:de
	pron	German <1valt*r> <fcn> <dA:r> <1fo:gL2vId*>
	pos	n.
	def	??1170-??1230, German minnesinger, noted for his lyric verse on political and moral themes.
Ernest Thomas Sinton	1.
	head	Walton
	syl	Er:nest Thom:as Sin:ton.
	def	born 1903, Irish physicist. He succeeded in producing the first artificial transmutation of an atomic nucleus (1932) with Sir John Cockcroft, with whom he shared the Nobel prize for physics (1951).
Izaak	2.
	head	Walton
	syl	I:zaak
	pron	<1Iz*k>
	def	1593-1683, English writer, best known for (1653; enlarged 1676).
Walton	3.
	syl	Wal:ton
	pron	<1wc:ltN>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Wil@.liam (Turner) }. born 1902, English composer. His works include (1923), a setting of satirical verses by Edith Sitwell, @T the@T (1929),@T and @T the@T oratorio (1931).
waltz	ety	C18: from German Walzer, from Middle High German walzen to roll; compare #7welter 
waltz	1.
	syl	waltz
	pron	<wc:ls>
	pos	n.
	def	a ballroom dance in triple time in which couples spin around as they progress round the room.
waltz	2.
	syl	waltz
	pron	<wc:ls>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance.
waltz	3.
	syl	waltz
	pron	<wc:ls>
	pos	vb.
	def	to dance or lead (someone) in or as in a waltz.
	exam	1	he waltzed her off her feet.
waltzer	sub
	head	waltz
	syl	waltz+er
	pos	n.
waltzlike	sub
	head	waltz
	syl	waltz+2like
	pos	adj.
waltz Matilda	0.
	syl	waltz Ma+til+da
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral.
	def	See {Matilda} %1.
Walfish Bay	alt
	head	Walvis Bay
	or	Walvis Bay
	syl	Wal+fish Bay
	pos	n.
Walvis Bay	0.
	or	Walfish Bay
	syl	Wal+vis Bay
	pron	<1wc:lvis>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in South West Africa, on the Atlantic: forms an exclave of Cape Province, South Africa, covering an area of 1124 sq. km (434 sq. miles) with its hinterland, but has been administered by South West Africa since 1922; chief port of South West Africa and rich fishing centre. Pop.: 16490 (1961).
wamble	ety	C14 wamelen to feel ill, perhaps of Scandinavian origin; compare Norwegian vamla to stagger
wamble	1.
	syl	wam+ble
	pron	<1womb*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	to move unsteadily.
wamble	2.
	syl	wam+ble
	pron	<1womb*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	to twist the body.
wamble	3.
	syl	wam+ble
	pron	<1womb*l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	to feel nausea.
wamble	4.
	syl	wam+ble
	pron	<1womb*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	an unsteady movement.
wamble	5.
	syl	wam+ble
	pron	<1womb*l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Dialect, chiefly Brit.
	def	a sensation of nausea.
wambliness	sub
	head	wamble
	syl	wam+bli+ness
	pos	n.
wamblingly	sub
	head	wamble
	syl	wam+bling+ly
	pos	adv.
wambly	sub
	head	wamble
	syl	wam+bly
	pos	adj.
wame	0.
	syl	wame
	pron	<wAm>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	the belly, abdomen, or womb.
wampum	ety	C17: short for wampumpeag, from Narraganset wampompeag, from wampan light+ api string+ -ag plural suffix
wampum	1.
	syl	wam+pum
	pron	<1womp*m>
	pos	n.
	def	money used by North American Indians, made of cylindrical shells strung or woven together, esp. white shells rather than the more valuable black or purple ones.
wampum	2.
	syl	wam+pum
	pron	<1womp*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	money or wealth. {~} Also called: {peag, peage}.
wan	ety	Old English wann dark; related to wanian to #7wane 
wanner	infl
	head	wan
	syl	wan+ner
	pos	adj.
wannest	infl
	head	wan
	syl	wan+nest.
	pos	adj.
wan	1.
	syl	wan
	pron	<won>
	pos	adj.
	def	unnaturally pale esp. from sickness, grief, etc.
wan	2.
	syl	wan
	pron	<won>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic or suggestive of ill health, unhappiness, etc.
wan	3.
	syl	wan
	pron	<won>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of light, stars, etc.
	def	faint or dim.
wans	infl
	head	wan
	syl	wans
	pos	vb.
wanning	infl
	head	wan
	syl	wan+ning
	pos	vb.
wanned	infl
	head	wan
	syl	wanned.
	pos	vb.
wan	4.
	syl	wan
	pron	<won>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wan.
wanly	sub
	head	wan
	syl	wan+ly
	pos	adv.
wanness	sub
	head	wan
	syl	wan+ness
	pos	n.
WAN	0.
	syl	WAN
	usage	international car registration for
	def	West Africa Nigeria.
Wan-ch'uan	alt
	head	Wanchuan
	or	Wanchuan
	syl	Wan-ch'u:an
	pron	<2w@nCu1a:n>
	pos	n.
Wanchuan	0.
	or	Wan-ch'uan
	syl	Wan+ch*"u+an
	pron	<2w@nCu1a:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name of {Changchiakow}.
wand	ety	C12: from Old Norse v*_ondr; related to Gothic wandus and English #7wend 
wand	1.
	syl	wand
	pron	<wond>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender supple stick or twig.
wand	2.
	syl	wand
	pron	<wond>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin rod carried as a symbol of authority.
wand	3.
	syl	wand
	pron	<wond>
	pos	n.
	def	a rod used by a magician, water diviner, etc.
wand	4.
	syl	wand
	pron	<wond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a conductor's baton.
wand	5.
	syl	wand
	pron	<wond>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a marker used to show the distance at which the archer stands from the target.
wandlike	sub
	head	wand
	syl	wand+2like
	pos	adj.
wander	ety	Old English wandrian; related to Old Frisian wandria, Middle Dutch, Middle High German wanderen 
wander	1.
	syl	wan+der
	pron	<1wond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; tr.
	def	to move or travel about, in, or through (a place) without any definite purpose or destination.
wander	2.
	syl	wan+der
	pron	<1wond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to proceed in an irregular course; meander.
wander	3.
	syl	wan+der
	pron	<1wond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to go astray, as from a path or course.
wander	4.
	syl	wan+der
	pron	<1wond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	usage	of the mind, thoughts, etc.
	def	to lose concentration or direction.
wander	5.
	syl	wan+der
	pron	<1wond*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	to think or speak incoherently or illogically.
wander	6.
	syl	wan+der
	pron	<1wond*>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; intr.
	def	the act or an instance of wandering.
wanderer	sub
	head	wander
	syl	wan+der+er
	pos	n.
wandering	sub
	head	wander
	syl	wan+der+ing
	pos	adj. n.
wanderingly	sub
	head	wander
	syl	wan+der+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
wandering albatross	0.
	syl	wan+der+ing al+ba+tross
	pos	n.
	def	a large albatross, having a very wide wingspan and a white plumage with black wings.
wandering Jew	1.
	syl	wan+der+ing Jew
	pos	n.
	def	any of several related creeping or trailing plants of tropical America, esp. and family
wandering Jew	2.
	syl	wan+der+ing Jew
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a similar creeping plant of the genus
Wandering Jew	0.
	syl	Wan+der+ing Jew
	pos	n.
	usage	in medieval legend
	def	a character con?!demned to roam the world eternally because he mocked Christ on the day of the Crucifixion.
Wanderjahr	ety	German, literally: wander year
Wanderjahre	infl
	head	Wanderjahr
	syl	Wan+der+jah+re
	pron	<-2ja:r*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Wanderjahr	0.
	syl	Wan+der+jahr
	pron	German. <1vand*r2ja:r>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a year in which an apprentice travelled to improve his skills.
wanderlust	ety	German, literally: wander desire
wanderlust	0.
	syl	wan+der+lust
	pron	<1wond*2l^st>
	pos	n.
	def	a great desire to travel and rove about.
wanderoo	ety	C17: from Singhalese vanduru monkeys, literally: forest-dwellers, from Sanskrit v*_anara monkey, from vana forest
wanderoos	infl
	head	wanderoo
	syl	wan+der:oos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wanderoo	0.
	syl	wan+der:oo
	pron	<2wond*1ru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a macaque monkey, of India and Sri Lanka, having black fur with a ruff of long greyish fur on each side of the face.
wandoo	ety	from a native Australian language
wandoo	0.
	syl	wan+doo
	pron	<1wondu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a eucalyptus tree, of W Australia, having white bark and durable wood.
Wandsworth	0.
	syl	Wands+worth
	pron	<1wonzw*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a borough of S Greater London, on the River Thames. Pop.: 284600 (1976 est.).
wane	ety	Old English wanian (vb.); related to wan-, prefix indicating privation, wana defect, Old Norse vana  &- #!wan+ey or #!wan@.y adj.
wane	1.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the moon
	def	to show a gradually decreasing portion of illuminated surface, between full moon and new moon. Compare { {wax} %2 (sense 2)}.
wane	2.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decrease gradually in size, strength, power, etc.
wane	3.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to draw to a close.
wane	4.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a decrease, as in size, strength, power, etc.
wane	5.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the period during which the moon wanes.
wane	6.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of drawing to a close.
wane	7.
	syl	wane
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a rounded surface or defective edge of a plank, where the bark was.
on the wane	8.
	head	wane
	syl	on the wane.
	def	in a state of decline.
Wanganui	0.
	syl	Wan+ga+nu:i
	pron	<2woG*1nu:i>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, on SW North Island: centre for a dairy-farming and sheep-rearing district. Pop.: 35782 (1971).
wangle	ety	C19: originally printers' slang, perhaps a blend of #7waggle and dialect wankle wavering, from Old English wancol; compare Old High German wank*_on to waver
wangle	1.
	syl	wan+gle
	pron	<1w@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to use devious or illicit methods to get or achieve (something) for (oneself or another).
	exam	1	he wangled himself a salary increase.
wangle	2.
	syl	wan+gle
	pron	<1w@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to manipu?!late or falsify (a situation, action, etc.).
wangle	3.
	syl	wan+gle
	pron	<1w@GgL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act or an instance of wangling.
wangler	sub
	head	wangle
	syl	wan+gler
	pos	n.
Wan-Hsien	alt
	head	Wanhsien
	or	Wanhsien
	syl	Wan-Hsien
	pron	<1w@n1Sjen>
	pos	n.
Wanhsien	0.
	or	Wan-Hsien
	syl	Wan+hsien
	pron	<1w@n1Sjen>
	pos	n.
	def	an inland port in central China, in E Szechwan province, on the Yangtze River. Pop.: 100000 (1953 est.).
wank	ety	of uncertain origin
wank	1.
	syl	wank
	pron	<w@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	to masturbate.
wank	2.
	syl	wank
	pron	<w@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	an instance of wanking.
wankel engine	ety	C20: named after Felix Wankel (born 1902), German engineer who invented it
wankel engine	0.
	syl	wan+kel en+gine
	pron	<1w@GkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of four-stroke internal-combustion engine without reciprocating parts. It consists of one or more approximately elliptical combustion chambers within which a curved triangular-shaped piston rotates, by the explosion of compressed gas, dividing the combustion chamber into three gastight sections.
wanker	1.
	syl	wank+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	def	a worthless fellow.
wanker	2.
	syl	wank+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	def	a person who wanks; masturbator.
Wankie	0.
	syl	Wan+kie
	pron	<1wa:Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Rhodesia: coal mines. Pop.: 22710 (1972 est.).
wanna	0.
	syl	wan+na
	pron	<1won*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a spelling of {want to} intended to reflect a dialectal or informal pronunciation.
	exam	1	I wanna go home.
Wanne-Eickel	0.
	syl	Wan:ne-Eick:el
	pron	German <1van*> <1IkL>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia on the Rhine-Herne Canal: formed in 1926 by the merging of two townships. Pop.: 98800 (1970).
want	ety	C12 (vb., in the sense: it is lacking), C13 (n.): from Old Norse vanta to be deficient; related to Old English wanian to #7wane 
want	1.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel a need or longing for.
	exam	1	I want a new hat.
want	2.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to wish, need, or desire (something or to do something).
	exam	1	he wants to go home.
want	3.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually used with a negative and often foll. by for
	def	to be lacking or deficient (in something necessary or desirable).
	exam	1	the child wants for nothing.
want	4.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel the absence of.
	exam	1	lying on the ground makes me want my bed.
want	5.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fall short by (a specified amount).
want	6.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to have need of or require (doing or being something).
	exam	1	your shoes want cleaning.
want	7.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be destitute.
want	8.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often passive
	def	to seek or request the presence of.
	exam	1	you're wanted upstairs.
want	9.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be absent.
want	10.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	takes an infinitive
	def	should or ought (to do something).
	exam	1	you don't want to go out so late.
want in	11.
	head	want
	or	out 
	syl	want in
	qual	Informal.
	def	to wish to be included in (or excluded from) a venture.
want	12.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of wanting.
want	13.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is needed, desired, or lacked.
	exam	1	to supply someone's wants.
want	14.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	n.
	def	a lack, shortage, or absence.
	exam	1	for want of common sense.
want	15.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being in need; destitution.
	exam	1	the state should help those in want.
want	16.
	syl	want
	pron	<wont>
	pos	n.
	def	a sense of lack; craving.
wanter	sub
	head	want
	syl	want+er
	pos	n.
want ad	0.
	syl	want ad
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a classified advertisement in a newspaper, etc., for something wanted, such as property or employment.
wanting	1.
	syl	want+ing
	pron	<1wontiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	lacking or absent; missing.
wanting	2.
	syl	want+ing
	pron	<1wontiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not meeting requirements or expectations.
	exam	1	you have been found wanting.
wanting	3.
	syl	want+ing
	pron	<1wontiG>
	pos	prep.
	usage	postpositive
	def	without.
wanting	4.
	syl	want+ing
	pron	<1wontiG>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	postpositive
	def	minus.
wanton	ety	C13 wantowen (in the obsolete sense: unmanageable, unruly): from wan- (prefix equivalent to {#7un -%1}; related to Old English wanian to #7wane) #7+ -towen, from Old English togen brought up, from t*_eon to bring up
wanton	1.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	dissolute, licentious, or immoral.
wanton	2.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	without motive, provocation, or justification.
	exam	1	wanton destruction.
wanton	3.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	maliciously and unnecessarily cruel or destructive.
wanton	4.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unrestrained.
	exam	1	wanton spending.
wanton	5.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	playful or capricious.
wanton	6.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Archaic. of vegetation, etc.
	def	luxuriant or superabundant. {~}
wanton	7.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a licentious person, esp. a woman.
wanton	8.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	a playful or capricious person.
wanton	9.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to behave in a wanton manner.
wanton	10.
	syl	wan+ton
	pron	<1wont*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to squander or waste.
wantonly	sub
	head	wanton
	syl	wan+ton+ly
	pos	adv.
wantonness	sub
	head	wanton
	syl	wan+ton+ness
	pos	n.
wapentake	ety	Old English w*_@apen (ge) t@ac, from Old Norse v*_apnatak, from v*'apn #7weapon+ tak #7take 
wapentake	0.
	syl	wap+en+take
	pron	<1wop*n2tAk>, <1w@p->
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	a subdivision of certain shires or counties, esp. in the Midlands and North of England, corresponding to the hundred in other shires.
wapiti	ety	C19: from Shawnee, literally: white deer, from wap (unattested) white; from the animal's white tail and rump
wapitis	infl
	head	wapiti
	syl	wap:i+tis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wapiti	0.
	syl	wap:i+ti
	pron	<1wopiti>
	pos	n.
	def	a large North American deer, with large much-branched antlers. Also called: {American elk}.
wappenshaw	ety	C16: from Northern English wapen, from Old Norse v*'apn #7weapon+ schaw #7show 
wappenshaw	0.
	syl	wap+pen+shaw
	pron	<1w@p*nSc:>, <1wop->
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a muster of clansmen in Scotland to show the chieftains that they were properly armed.
war	ety	C12: from Old Northern French werre (variant of Old French guerre) , of Germanic origin; related to Old High German werra 
war	1.
	syl	war
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	def	open armed conflict between two or more parties, nations, or states. Related adj.: {belligerent}.
war	2.
	syl	war
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a par?!ticular armed conflict.
	exam	1	the 1973 war in the Middle East.
war	3.
	syl	war
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the techniques of armed conflict as a study, science, or profession.
war	4.
	syl	war
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any conflict or contest.
	exam	1	a war of wits;
	exam	2	the war against crime.
war	5.
	syl	war
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, resulting from, or characteristic of war.
	exam	1	a war hero;
	exam	2	war damage;
	exam	3	a war story.
to have had a good war	6.
	head	war
	syl	to have had a good war.
	def	to have fulfilled one's potential for courageous, decisive, or heroic action or other qualities by wartime service, esp. in the armed forces.
in the wars	7.
	head	war
	syl	in the wars.
	usage	Informal. esp. of a child
	def	hurt or knocked about, esp. as a result of quarrelling and fighting. {~} {wars, war+ring, warred}.
war	8.
	syl	war
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to conduct a war.
War	0.
	syl	War.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Warwickshire.
waragi	ety	from Luganda
waragi	0.
	syl	wa+ra+gi
	pron	<1waragi>, <-Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	a Ugandan alcoholic drink made from bananas.
Warangal	0.
	syl	Wa+ran+gal
	pron	<1w^r*ng*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S central India, in N Andhra Pradesh: capital of a 12th century Hindu kingdom. Pop.: 207520 (1971).
waratah	ety	from a native Australian language
waratah	0.
	syl	wa+ra+tah
	pron	<1wor*t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a proteaceous shrub, having dark green leaves and large clusters of crimson flowers.
warb	ety	C20: of unknown origin &- #!warb@.y adj.
warb	0.
	syl	warb
	pron	<wc:b>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a dirty or insignificant person.
war baby	0.
	syl	war ba:by
	pos	n.
	def	a child born in wartime, esp. the illegitimate child of a soldier.
Perkin	infl
	head	Warbeck
	syl	Per:kin
	pron	<1pR:kin>
	pos	n.
Warbeck	0.
	syl	War:beck
	pron	<1wc:bek>
	pos	n.
	def	??1474-99, Flemish impostor, pretender to the English throne. Professing to be Richard, Duke of York, he led an unsuccessful rising against Henry VII (1497) and was later executed.
War Between the States	0.
	syl	War Be+tween the States
	pos	n.
	def	the American Civil War.
warble	ety	C14: via Old French werbler from Germanic; compare Frankish hwirbil*_on (unattested), Old High German wirbil whirlwind. See to #7whirl 
warble	H1.1.
	syl	war+ble
	pron	<1wc:bL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sing (words, songs, etc.) with trills, runs, and other embellishments.
warble	H1.2.
	syl	war+ble
	pron	<1wc:bL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter in a song.
warble	H1.3.
	syl	war+ble
	pron	<1wc:bL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for {yodel}.
warble	H1.4.
	syl	war+ble
	pron	<1wc:bL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of warbling.
warble	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
warble	H2.1.
	syl	war+ble
	pron	<1wc:bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a small lumpy abscess under the skin of cattle caused by infestation with larvae of the warble fly.
warble	H2.2.
	syl	war+ble
	pron	<1wc:bL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a hard tumorous lump of tissue on a horse's back, caused by prolonged friction of a saddle.
warbled	sub
	head	warble
	syl	war+bled
	pos	adj.
warble fly	0.
	syl	war+ble fly
	pos	n.
	def	any of various hairy beelike dipterous flies of the genus and related genera, the larvae of which produce warbles in cattle: family
warbler	1.
	syl	war+bler
	pron	<1wc:bl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that warbles.
warbler	2.
	syl	war+bler
	pron	<1wc:bl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small active passerine songbird of the Old World subfamily family They have a cryptic plumage and slender bill and are arboreal insectivores.
warbler	3.
	syl	war+bler
	pron	<1wc:bl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wood warbler}. any small bird of the American family similar to the Old World forms but often brightly coloured.
war bonnet	0.
	syl	war bon+net
	pos	n.
	def	a headband with trailing feathers, worn by certain North American Indian warriors as a headdress.
war bride	0.
	syl	war bride
	pos	n.
	def	a soldier's bride met as a result of troop movements in wartime, esp. a foreign national.
war chest	0.
	syl	war chest
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a fund collected for a specific purpose, such as an election campaign.
war correspondent	0.
	syl	war cor+res+pon+dent
	pos	n.
	def	a journalist who reports on a war from the scene of action.
war crime	0.
	syl	war crime
	pos	n.
	def	a crime committed in wartime in violation of the accepted rules and customs of war, such as genocide, ill-treatment of prisoners of war, etc.
war criminal	sub
	head	war crime
	syl	war crim:i+nal
	pos	n.
war cry	1.
	syl	war cry
	pos	n.
	def	a rallying cry used by combatants in battle.
war cry	2.
	syl	war cry
	pos	n.
	def	a cry, slogan, etc., used to rally support for a cause.
ward	ety	Old English weard protector; related to Old High German wart, Old Saxon ward, Old Norse vorthr. See #7guard 
ward	1.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in many countries
	def	a district into which a city, town, parish, or other area is divided for administration, election of representatives, etc.
ward	2.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a hospital, esp. one for patients requiring similar kinds of care.
	exam	1	a maternity ward.
ward	3.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the divisions of a prison.
ward	4.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an open space enclosed within the walls of a castle.
ward	5.a.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ward of court}. a person, esp. a minor or one legally incapable of managing his own affairs, placed under the control or protection of a guardian or of a court.
ward	5.b.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	guardianship, as of a minor or legally incompetent person.
ward	6.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being under guard or in custody.
ward	7.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another.
ward	8.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a means of protection.
ward	9.a.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an internal ridge or bar in a lock that prevents an incorrectly cut key from turning.
ward	9.b.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a corresponding groove cut in a key.
ward	10.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {warden}.
ward	11.
	syl	ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to guard or protect. {~} See also {ward off}.
wardless	sub
	head	ward
	syl	ward+less
	pos	adj.
Ward	0.
	syl	Ward
	pron	<wc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Jo@.seph George}. 1856-1930, New Zealand statesman; prime minister of New Zealand (1906-12; 1928-30).
-ward	ety	Old English -weard towards
-ward	1.
	syl	-ward
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adjectives
	def	indicating direction towards.
	exam	1	a backward step;
	exam	2	heavenward progress.
-ward	2.
	syl	-ward
	pos	suffix.
	usage	forming adverbs
	def	a variant and the usual U.S. form of {-wards}.
war dance	1.
	syl	war dance
	pos	n.
	def	a ceremonial dance performed before going to battle or after victory, esp. by certain North American Indian peoples.
war dance	2.
	syl	war dance
	pos	n.
	def	a dance representing warlike action.
warded	0.
	syl	ward+ed
	pron	<1wc:did>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of locks, keys, etc.
	def	having wards.
warden	ety	C13: from Old Northern French wardein, from warder to guard, of Germanic origin; see #7guard 
warden	H1.1.
	syl	war+den
	pron	<1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has the charge or care of something, esp. a building, or someone.
warden	H1.2.
	syl	war+den
	pron	<1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	any of various public officials, esp. one responsible for the enforce?!ment of certain regulations.
warden	H1.3.
	syl	war+den
	pron	<1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the chief officer in charge of a prison.
warden	H1.4.
	syl	war+den
	pron	<1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the principal or president of any of various universities or colleges.
warden	H1.5.
	syl	war+den
	pron	<1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	See { {churchwarden} (sense 1)}.
wardenry	sub
	head	warden
	syl	war+den+ry
	pos	n.
warden	ety	C15: of obscure origin
warden	H2.0.
	syl	war+den
	pron	<1wc:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of pear that has crisp firm flesh and is used for cooking.
warder	ety	C14: from Anglo-French wardere, from Old French warder to #7guard, of Germanic origin
wardress	alt
	head	warder
	or	warder
	syl	war+dress
	pron	<1wc:d*>
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
warder	H1.1.
	or	wardress
	syl	war+der
	pron	<1wc:d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an officer in charge of prisoners in a jail.
warder	H1.2.
	or	wardress
	syl	war+der
	pron	<1wc:d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who guards or has charge of something.
wardership	sub
	head	warder
	syl	ward+er+2ship
	pos	n.
warder	ety	C15: perhaps from Middle English warden to #7ward 
warder	H2.0.
	syl	war+der
	pron	<1wc:d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a staff or truncheon carried by a ruler as an emblem of authority and used to signal his wishes or intentions.
ward heeler	0.
	syl	ward heel+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. politics, disparaging.
	def	a party worker who canvasses votes and performs chores for a political boss. Also called: {heeler}.
wardian case	ety	C19: named after N. B. Ward (died 1868), English botanist
wardian case	0.
	syl	war+di:an case
	pron	<1wc:di*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of glass container used for housing delicate ferns and similar plants.
wardmote	ety	C14: see #7ward , #7moot 
wardmote	0.
	syl	ward+mote
	pron	<1wc:dm*ut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an assembly of the citizens or liverymen of a ward.
ward off	0.
	syl	ward off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn aside or repel; avert.
wardrobe	ety	C14: from Old Northern French warderobe, from warder to #7guard+ robe #7robe 
wardrobe	1.
	syl	ward+robe
	pron	<1wc:dr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a tall closet or cupboard, with a rail or hooks on which to hang clothes.
wardrobe	2.
	syl	ward+robe
	pron	<1wc:dr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	the total collection of articles of clothing belonging to one person.
wardrobe	3.
	syl	ward+robe
	pron	<1wc:dr*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	the collection of costumes belonging to a theatre or theatrical company.
wardrobe trunk	0.
	syl	ward+robe trunk
	pos	n.
	def	a large upright rectangular travelling case, usually opening longitudinally, with one side having a hanging rail, the other having drawers or compartments.
wardroom	1.
	syl	ward+room
	pron	<1wc:d2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	the quarters assigned to the officers (except the captain) of a warship.
wardroom	2.
	syl	ward+room
	pron	<1wc:d2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	the officers of a warship collectively, excepting the captain.
-wards	ety	Old English -weardes towards
-ward	alt
	head	-wards
	or	-wards
	syl	-ward
-wards	0.
	or	-ward
	syl	-wards
	usage	suffix forming adverbs.
	def	indicating direction towards.
	exam	1	a step backwards;
	exam	2	to sail shorewards.
wardship	0.
	syl	ward+ship
	pron	<1wc:dSip>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being a ward.
ware	ety	Old English waru; related to Old Frisian were, Old Norse vara, Middle Dutch Ware 
ware	H1.1.
	syl	ware
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	usage	often in combination
	def	articles of the same kind or material.
	exam	1	glassware;
	exam	2	silverware.
ware	H1.2.
	syl	ware
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often in combination
	def	porcelain or pottery of a specified type.
	exam	1	agateware;
	exam	2	jasper ware.
ware	ety	Old English w@ar; related to Old Saxon, Old High German giwar, Old Norse varr, Gothic war, Latin vereor. See #7aware, beware 
ware	H2.1.
	syl	ware
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {beware}.
ware	H2.2.
	syl	ware
	pron	<we*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {wary} or {wise}.
ware	ety	C15: of Scandinavian origin; related to Icelandic verja 
ware	H3.0.
	syl	ware
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to spend or squander.
warehouse	1.
	syl	ware+house
	pron	<1we*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where goods are stored prior to their use, distribution, or sale.
warehouse	2.
	syl	ware+house
	pron	<1we*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	See {bonded warehouse}.
warehouse	3.
	syl	ware+house
	pron	<1we*2haus>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a large commercial, esp. wholesale, establishment.
warehouse	4.
	syl	ware+house
	pron	<1we*2hauz>, <-2haus>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or place in a warehouse, esp. a bonded warehouse.
warehousemen	infl
	head	warehouseman
	syl	ware+house+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
warehouseman	0.
	syl	ware+house+man
	pron	<1we*2hausm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who manages, is employed in, or owns a warehouse.
wares	1.
	syl	wares
	pron	<we*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	articles of manufacture considered as being for sale.
wares	2.
	syl	wares
	pron	<we*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any talent or asset regarded as a commercial or saleable commodity.
wares	3.
	syl	wares
	pron	<we*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Caribbean.
	def	earthenware.
warfare	1.
	syl	war+fare
	pron	<1wc:2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act, process, or an instance of waging war.
warfare	2.
	syl	war+fare
	pron	<1wc:2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	conflict, struggle, or strife.
warfarin	ety	C20: from the patent owners W (isconsin) A (lumni) R (esearch) F (oundation) + (#7coum) #7arin 
warfarin	0.
	syl	war+fa+rin
	pron	<1wc:f*rin>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline insoluble optically active compound, used as a rodenticide and, in the form of its sodium salt, as a medical anticoagulant. Formula: C\1\9H\1\6O\4.
war game	1.
	syl	war game
	pos	n.
	def	a notional tactical exercise for training military commanders, in which no military units are actually deployed.
war game	2.
	syl	war game
	pos	n.
	def	a game in which model soldiers are used to create battles, esp. past battles, in order to study tactics.
warhead	0.
	syl	war+head
	pron	<1wc:2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of the fore end of a missile or projectile that contains explosives.
Andy	infl
	head	Warhol
	syl	An:dy.
	pos	n.
Warhol	0.
	syl	War:hol
	pron	<1wc:h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	born ??1930, U.S. artist and film maker; one of the foremost exponents of pop art.
warhorse	1.
	syl	war+horse
	pron	<1wc:2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse used in battle.
warhorse	2.
	syl	war+horse
	pron	<1wc:2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a veteran soldier, politician, or elderly person, esp. one who is aggressive.
warison	ety	C13: from Old Northern French, from warir to protect, of Germanic origin; compare Old English warian to defend
warison	0.
	syl	war:i+son
	pron	<1w@ris*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. formerly
	def	a bugle note used as an order to a military force to attack.
Warley	0.
	syl	War+ley
	pron	<1wc:li>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in W central England, in the West Midlands: formed in 1966 by the amalgamation of Smethwick, Oldbury, and Rowley Regis. Pop.: 163388 (1971).
warlike	1.
	syl	war+like
	pron	<1wc:2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used in war.
warlike	2.
	syl	war+like
	pron	<1wc:2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	hostile or belligerent.
warlike	3.
	syl	war+like
	pron	<1wc:2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	fit or ready for war.
warlock	ety	Old English w*_@arloga oath breaker, from w*_@ar oath+ -loga liar, from l*_eogan to {#7lie %1}
warlock	1.
	syl	war+lock
	pron	<1wc:2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who practises black magic; sorcerer.
warlock	2.
	syl	war+lock
	pron	<1wc:2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a fortune-teller, conjurer, or magician.
warlord	0.
	syl	war+lord
	pron	<1wc:2lc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a military leader of a nation or part of a nation, esp. one who is accountable to nobody when the central government is weak.
	exam	1	the Chinese warlords.
warm	ety	Old English wearm; related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon warm, Old Norse varmr 
warm	1.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or having a moderate degree of heat; moderately hot.
warm	2.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	maintaining or imparting heat.
	exam	1	a warm coat.
warm	3.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or showing ready affection, kindliness, etc..
	exam	1	a warm personality.
warm	4.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	lively, vigorous, or passionate.
	exam	1	a warm debate.
warm	5.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	cordial or enthusiastic; ardent.
	exam	1	warm support.
warm	6.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	quickly or easily aroused.
	exam	1	a warm temper.
warm	7.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of colours
	def	predominantly red or yellow in tone.
warm	8.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a scent, trail, etc.
	def	recently made; strong.
warm	9.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	def	near to finding a hidden object or discovering or guessing facts, as in children's games.
warm	10.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	uncomfortable or disagreeable, esp. because of the proximity of danger.
warm	11.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	sometimes foll. by up
	def	to raise or be raised in temperature; make or become warm or warmer.
warm	12.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to make or become excited, enthusiastic, etc., (about).
	exam	1	he warmed to the idea of buying a new car.
warm	13.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to feel affection, kindness, etc., (for someone).
	exam	1	I warmed to her mother from the start.
warm	14.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit.
	def	to give a caning to.
	exam	1	I'll warm you in a minute.
warm	15.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a warm place or area.
	exam	1	come into the warm.
warm	16.
	syl	warm
	pron	<wc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the act or an instance of warming or being warmed. {~} See also {warm over, warm up}.
warmer	sub
	head	warm
	syl	warm+er
	pos	n.
warmish	sub
	head	warm
	syl	warm+ish
	pos	adj.
warmly	sub
	head	warm
	syl	warm+ly
	pos	adv.
warmness	sub
	head	warm
	syl	warm+ness
	pos	n.
warm-blooded	1.
	syl	warm-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	ardent, impetuous, or passionate.
warm-blooded	2.
	syl	warm-blood:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the nontechnical term for {homoiothermic}.
warm-bloodedness	sub
	head	warm-blooded
	syl	warm-1blood:ed+ness
	pos	n.
warm body	0.
	syl	warm bod:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, derogatory.
	def	an employee regarded as insufficiently skilled or imaginative to undertake more than the most routine responsibilities.
war memorial	0.
	syl	war me+mo+ri:al
	pos	n.
	def	a monument, usually an obelisk or cross, to those who die in a war, esp. those from a particular locality.
warm front	0.
	syl	warm front
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the boundary between a warm air mass and the cold air above, which is rising at a less steep angle than at the cold front. Compare {cold front, occluded front}.
warm-hearted	0.
	syl	warm-heart:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	kindly, generous, or readily sympathetic.
warm-heartedly	sub
	head	warm-hearted
	syl	warm-1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
warm-heartedness	sub
	head	warm-hearted
	syl	warm-1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
warming pan	0.
	syl	warm+ing pan
	pos	n.
	def	a pan, often of copper and having a long handle, filled with hot coals or hot water and formerly drawn over the sheets to warm a bed.
warmonger	0.
	syl	war+mong:er
	pron	<1wc:2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fosters warlike ideas or advocates war.
warmongering	sub
	head	warmonger
	syl	war+2mon:ger+ing
	pos	n.
warm over	1.
	syl	warm o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to reheat (food).
warm over	2.
	syl	warm o:ver
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to present (an idea, etc.) again, esp. without freshness or originality.
warm sector	0.
	syl	warm sec+tor
	pos	n.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	a wedge of warm air between the warm and cold fronts of a depression, which is eventually occluded. See also {cold front, warm front}.
warmth	1.
	syl	warmth
	pron	<wc:m$T>
	pos	n.
	def	the state, quality, or sensation of being warm.
warmth	2.
	syl	warmth
	pron	<wc:m$T>
	pos	n.
	def	intensity of emotion.
	exam	1	he denied the accusation with some warmth.
warmth	3.
	syl	warmth
	pron	<wc:m$T>
	pos	n.
	def	affection or cordiality.
warm up	1.
	syl	warm up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become warm or warmer.
warm up	2.
	syl	warm up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exercise in preparation for and immediately before a game or contest.
warm up	3.
	syl	warm up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to run or operate (an engine, etc.) until the normal working temperature or condition is attained, or (of an engine, etc.) to undergo this process.
warm up	4.
	syl	warm up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become more animated or enthusiastic.
	exam	1	the party warmed up when Tom came.
warm up	5.
	syl	warm up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to reheat (already cooked food) or (of such food) to be reheated.
warm-up	infl
	head	warm up
	syl	warm-up.
	pos	n.
warm up	6.
	syl	warm up
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of warming up.
warn	ety	Old English wearnian; related to Old High German warn*_en, Old Norse varna to refuse
warn	1.
	syl	warn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to notify or make (someone) aware of danger, harm, etc.
warn	2.
	syl	warn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often takes a negative and an infinitive
	def	to advise or admonish (someone) as to action, conduct, etc..
	exam	1	I warn you not to do that again.
warn	3.
	syl	warn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	vb.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to inform (someone) in ad?!vance.
	exam	1	he warned them that he would arrive late.
warn	4.
	syl	warn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by away, off, etc.
	def	to give notice to go away, be off, etc..
	exam	1	he warned the trespassers off his ground.
warner	sub
	head	warn
	syl	warn+er
	pos	n.
warning	1.
	syl	warn+ing
	pron	<1wc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	a hint, intimation, threat, etc., of harm or danger.
warning	2.
	syl	warn+ing
	pron	<1wc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	advice to beware or desist.
warning	3.
	syl	warn+ing
	pron	<1wc:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for { {notice} (sense 6)}.
warning	4.
	syl	warn+ing
	pron	<1wc:niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	intended or serving to warn.
	exam	1	a warning look.
warning	5.
	syl	warn+ing
	pron	<1wc:niG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the coloration of certain distasteful or poisonous animals
	def	having conspicuous markings, which predators recognize and learn to avoid; aposematic.
warningly	sub
	head	warning
	syl	warn+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
War of American Independence	0.
	syl	War of A:mer:i+can In+de+pend+ence
	pos	n.
	def	the conflict following the revolt of the North American colonies against British rule, particularly on the issue of taxation. Hostilities began in 1775 when British and American forces clashed at Lexington and Concord. Articles of Confederation agreed in the Continental Congress in 1777 provided for a confederacy to be known as the United States of America. The war was effectively ended with the surrender of the British at Yorktown in 1781 and peace was signed at Paris in Sept. 1783. Also called: {American Revolution} or {Revolutionary War}.
War of 	0.
	syl	War of 1812
	pos	n.
	def	a war between Great Britain and the U.S., fought chiefly along the Canadian border (1812-14).
war of nerves	0.
	syl	war of nerves
	pos	n.
	def	the use of psychological tactics against an opponent, such as shattering his morale by the use of propaganda.
War of Secession	0.
	syl	War of Se+ces+sion
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the (American) {Civil War}.
War of the Austrian Succession	0.
	syl	War of the Aus+tri:an Suc+ces+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1740-48) fought by Austria, Britain, and the Netherlands against Prussia, France, and Spain in support of the right of succession of Maria Theresa to the Austrian throne and against the territorial aims of Prussia.
War of the Grand Alliance	0.
	syl	War of the Grand Al+li+ance
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1689-97) waged by the Grand Alliance, led by Britain, the Netherlands, and Austria, against Louis XIV of France, following his invasion (1688) of the Palatinate.
War of the Spanish Succession	0.
	syl	War of the Span+ish Suc+ces+sion
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1701-14) between Austria, Britain, Prussia, and the Netherlands on the one side and France, Spain, and Bavaria on the other over the disputed succession to the Spanish throne.
warp	ety	Old English wearp a throw; related to Old High German warf, Old Norse varp throw of a dragging net, Old English weorpan to throw
warp	1.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to twist or cause to twist out of shape, as from heat, damp, etc.
warp	2.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn from a true, correct, or proper course; pervert or be perverted.
warp	3.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to prepare (yarn) as a warp.
warp	4.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to move (a vessel) by hauling on a rope fixed to a stationary object ashore or (of a vessel) to be moved thus.
warp	5.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	formerly
	def	to curve or twist (an aircraft wing) in order to assist control in flight.
warp	6.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to flood (land) with water from which alluvial matter is deposited.
warp	7.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of being twisted out of shape.
warp	8.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a twist, distortion, or bias.
warp	9.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a mental or moral deviation.
warp	10.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the yarns arranged lengthways on a loom, forming the threads through which the weft yarns are woven.
warp	11.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	the heavy threads used to reinforce the rubber in the casing of a pneumatic tyre.
warp	12.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a rope used for warping a vessel.
warp	13.
	syl	warp
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	def	alluvial sediment deposited by water.
warpage	sub
	head	warp
	syl	warp+age
	pos	n.
warper	sub
	head	warp
	syl	warp+er
	pos	n.
war paint	1.
	syl	war paint
	pos	n.
	def	painted decoration of the face and body applied by certain North American Indians before battle.
war paint	2.
	syl	war paint
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	finery or regalia.
war paint	3.
	syl	war paint
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cosmetics.
warpath	1.
	syl	war+path
	pron	<1wc:2pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the route taken by North American Indians on a warlike expedition.
warpath	2.a.
	syl	war+path
	pron	<1wc:2pa:T>
	pos	n.
	def	preparing to engage in battle.
warpath	2.b.
	syl	war+path
	pron	<1wc:2pa:T>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a state of anger.
warplane	0.
	syl	war+plane
	pron	<1wc:2plAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any aircraft designed for and used in warfare. Also called (U.S.): {battle plane}.
warrant	ety	C13: from Anglo-French warrant, variant of Old French guarant, from guarantir to guarantee, of Germanic origin; compare #7guaranty 
warrant	1.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that gives authority for an action or decision; authorization; sanction.
warrant	2.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a document that certifies or guarantees, such as a receipt, licence, or commission.
warrant	3.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	an authorization issued by a magistrate or other official allowing a constable or other officer to search or seize property, arrest a person, or perform some other specified act.
warrant	4.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in certain armed services
	def	the official authority for the appointment of warrant officers.
warrant	5.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guarantee the quality, condition, etc., of (something).
warrant	6.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give authority or power to.
warrant	7.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attest to or assure the character, worthiness, etc., of.
warrant	8.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to guarantee (a purchaser of merchandise) against loss of, damage to, or misrepresentation concerning the merchandise.
warrant	9.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Law.
	def	to guarantee (the title to an estate or other property).
warrant	10.
	syl	war+rant
	pron	<1wor*nt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to declare confidently.
warrantable	sub
	head	warrant
	syl	war+rant+a:ble
	pos	adj.
warrantability	sub
	head	warrant
	syl	war+rant+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
warrantably	sub
	head	warrant
	syl	war+rant+a:bly
	pos	adv.
warranter	sub
	head	warrant
	syl	war+rant+er
	pos	n.
warrantless	sub
	head	warrant
	syl	war+rant+less
	pos	adj.
warrantee	0.
	syl	war+ran+tee
	pron	<2wor*n1tE>
	pos	n.
	def	a person to whom a warranty is given.
warrant officer	0.
	syl	war+rant of+fic+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer in certain armed services who holds a rank between those of commissioned and noncommissioned officers.
warrantor	0.
	syl	war+ran+tor
	pron	<1wor*n2tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an individual or company that provides a warranty.
warranty	ety	C14: from Anglo-French warantie, from warantir to warrant, variant of Old French guarantir; see #7warrant 
warranties	infl
	head	warranty
	syl	war+ran+ties.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
warranty	1.
	syl	war+ran+ty
	pron	<1wor*nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Property law.
	def	a covenant, express or implied, by which the vendor of real property vouches for the security of the title conveyed.
warranty	2.
	syl	war+ran+ty
	pron	<1wor*nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Contract law.
	def	an express or implied term in a contract collateral to the main purpose, such as an undertaking that goods contracted to be sold shall meet specified requirements as to quality, etc.
warranty	3.
	syl	war+ran+ty
	pron	<1wor*nti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Insurance law.
	def	an undertaking by the party insured that the facts given regarding the risk are as stated.
warranty	4.
	syl	war+ran+ty
	pron	<1wor*nti>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of warranting.
warren	ety	C14: from Anglo-French warenne, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German werien to preserve
warren	1.
	syl	war+ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of interconnected underground tunnels in which rabbits live.
warren	2.
	syl	war+ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a colony of rabbits.
warren	3.
	syl	war+ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an overcrowded area or dwelling.
warren	4.a.
	syl	war+ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	an enclosed place where small game animals or birds are kept, esp. for breeding, or a part of a river or lake enclosed by nets in which fish are kept (esp. in the phrase {beasts} or {fowls of warren}) .
warren	4.b.
	syl	war+ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	English legal history.
	def	a franchise permitting one to keep animals, birds, or fish in this way.
Warren	H1.0.
	syl	War+ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Michigan, northeast of Detroit. Pop.: 175927 (1973 est.).
Earl	infl
	head	Warren
	syl	Earl.
	pos	n.
Warren	H2.0.
	syl	War:ren
	pron	<1wor*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1891-1974, U.S. lawyer; chief justice of the U.S. (1953-69). He chaired the commission that investigated the murder of President Kennedy.
warrener	0.
	syl	war+ren+er
	pron	<1wor*n*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a gamekeeper or keeper of a warren (sense 4).
warrigal	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
	infl
	head	warrigal
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
warrigal	1.
	syl	war+rig+al
	pron	<1worig@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a dingo.
warrigal	2.
	syl	war+rig+al
	pron	<1worig@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild horse.
warrigal	3.
	syl	war+rig+al
	pron	<1worig@l>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild Aboriginal. {~}
warrigal	4.
	syl	war+rig+al
	pron	<1worig@l>
	pos	n.
	def	untamed or wild.
Warrington	0.
	syl	War+ring+ton
	pron	<1woriGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW England, in N Cheshire on the River Mersey: dates from Roman times. Pop.: 127532 (1971).
warrior	ety	C13: from Old Northern werreieor, from werre #7war 
warrior	0.a.
	syl	war+ri+or
	pron	<1wori*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person engaged in, experienced in, or devoted to war.
warrior	0.b.
	syl	war+ri+or
	pron	<1wori*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a warrior nation.
Warsaw	0.
	syl	War+saw
	pron	<1wc:sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Poland, in the E central part on the River Vistula: became capital at the end of the 16th century; almost completely destroyed in World War II as the main centre of the Polish resistance movement; rebuilt within about six years; university (1818); situated at the junction of important trans-European routes. Pop.: 1400000 (1974 est.). Polish name: {War+sza+wa} (var#!#sava).
Warsaw Pact	0.
	syl	War+saw Pact
	pos	n.
	def	a military treaty and association of E European countries, formed in 1955, consisting of the Soviet Union, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, East Germany, Hungary, Poland, and Rumania.
warship	0.
	syl	war+ship
	pron	<1wc:Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel armed, armoured, and otherwise equipped for naval warfare.
warsle	0.
	syl	war+sle
	pron	<1wa:s*l>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Northern Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {wrestle}. Also: {warstle}.
warsler	sub
	head	warsle
	syl	war+sler
	pos	n.
Wars of the Roses	0.
	syl	Wars of the Ros:es
	pos	n.
	def	the conflicts in England (1455-85) centred on the struggle for the throne between the house of York (symbolized by the white rose) and the house of Lancaster (of which one badge was the red rose).
wart	ety	Old English weart (e) ; related to Old High German warza, Old Norse varta 
wart	1.
	syl	wart
	pron	<wc:t>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {verruca}. any firm abnormal elevation of the skin caused by a virus.
wart	2.
	syl	wart
	pron	<wc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a small rounded outgrowth.
warted	sub
	head	wart
	syl	wart+ed
	pos	adj.
wartlike	sub
	head	wart
	syl	wart+2like
	pos	adj.
warty	sub
	head	wart
	syl	wart:y
	pos	adj.
Warta	0.
	syl	War+ta
	pron	Polish <1varta>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in Poland, flowing generally north and west across the whole W Polish Plain to the River Oder. Length: 808 km (502 miles).
Wartburg	0.
	syl	Wart+burg
	pron	German <1vartburk>
	pos	n.
	def	a medieval castle in East Germany, in Thuringia southwest of Eisenach: residence of Luther (1521-22) when he began his German translation of the New Testament.
wart hog	0.
	syl	wart hog
	pos	n.
	def	a wild pig, of southern and E Africa, having heavy tusks, wart-like protuberances on the face, and a mane of coarse hair.
wartime	0.a.
	syl	war+time
	pron	<1wc:2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or time of war.
wartime	0.b.
	syl	war+time
	pron	<1wc:2tIm>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	wartime conditions.
war whoop	0.
	syl	war whoop
	pos	n.
	def	the yell or howl uttered, esp. by North American Indians, while making an attack.
Warwick	H1.0.
	syl	War+wick
	pron	<1worik>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, administrative centre of Warwickshire, on the River Avon: university (1965). Pop.: 18289 (1971).
Earl of	infl
	head	Warwick
	syl	Earl of
	pos	n.
Warwick	H2.0.
	syl	War:wick
	pron	<1worik>
	pos	n.
	def	title of called 1428-71, English statesman. During the Wars of the Roses, he fought first for the Yorkists, securing the throne (1461) for Edward IV, and then for the Lancastrians, restoring Henry VI (1470). He was killed at Barnet by Edward IV.
Warwickshire	0.
	syl	War+wick+shire
	pron	<1worik2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of central England: until 1974, when the West Midlands metropolitan county was created, it contained one of the most highly industrialized regions in the world, centred on Birmingham. Administrative centre: Warwick. Pop.: 471000 (1976 est.). Area: 2028 sq. km (783 sq. miles).
wary	ety	C16: from #7ware %2#7+ {-#7y %1}
warier	infl
	head	wary
	syl	war:i+er
	pos	adj.
wariest	infl
	head	wary
	syl	war:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wary	1.
	syl	war:y
	pron	<1we*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	watchful, cautious, or alert.
wary	2.
	syl	war:y
	pron	<1we*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by caution or watchfulness.
warily	sub
	head	wary
	syl	war:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wariness	sub
	head	wary
	syl	war:i+ness
	pos	n.
was	ety	Old English w@as, from wesan to be; related to Old Frisian, Old High German was, Old Norse var 
was	1.
	syl	was
	pron	<woz>, <unstressed> <w*z>
	pos	vb.
	usage	used with; I, he, she, it and with singular nouns
	def	the past tense (indicative mood) of {be}.
was	2.
	syl	was
	pron	<woz>, <unstressed> <w*z>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Not standard.
	usage	used with; I, he, she, it and with singular nouns
	def	a form of the subjunctive mood used in place of esp. in conditional sentences.
	exam	1	if the film was to be with you, would you be able to process it??
Wasatch Range	0.
	syl	Wa+satch Range
	pron	<1wc:s@C>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in the W central U.S., in N Utah and SE Idaho. Highest peak: Mount Timpanogos, 3581 m (11750 ft.).
wash	ety	Old English w@ascan, waxan; related to Old High German wascan; see #7water 
wash	1.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to apply water or other liquid, usually with soap, to (oneself, clothes, etc.) in order to cleanse.
wash	2.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away, from, off, etc.
	def	to remove by the application of water or other liquid and usually soap.
	exam	1	she washed the dirt from her clothes.
wash	3.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be capable of being washed without damage or loss of colour.
wash	4.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an animal such as a cat
	def	to cleanse (itself or another animal) by licking.
wash	5.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cleanse from pollution or defilement.
wash	6.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make wet or moist.
wash	7.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by away, etc.
	def	to move or be moved by water.
	exam	1	the flood washed away the bridge.
wash	8.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of waves
	def	to flow or sweep against or over (a surface or object), often with a lapping sound.
wash	9.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form by erosion or be eroded.
	exam	1	the stream washed a ravine in the hill.
wash	10.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply a thin coating of paint, metal, etc., to.
wash	11.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate (ore, precious stones, etc.) from (gravel, earth, or sand) by immersion in water.
wash	12.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	to admit of testing or proof.
	exam	1	your excuses won't wash.
wash	13.a.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Euphemistic.
	def	to go to the lavatory.
wash	13.b.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by of
	def	to refuse to accept responsibility (for).
wash	14.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of washing; ablution.
wash	15.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a quantity of articles washed together.
wash	16.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation or thin liquid used as a coating or in washing.
	exam	1	a thin wash of paint;
	exam	2	a hair wash.
wash	17.a.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	any medicinal or soothing lotion for application to a part of the body.
wash	17.b.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an eyewash.
wash	18.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the flow of water, esp. waves, against a surface, or the sound made by such a flow.
wash	19.a.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the technique of making wash drawings.
wash	19.b.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	See {wash drawing}.
wash	20.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the erosion of soil by the action of flowing water.
wash	21.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of alluvial material transported and deposited by flowing water.
wash	22.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	land that is habitually washed by tidal or river waters.
wash	23.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	the disturbance in the air or water produced at the rear of an aircraft, boat, or other moving object.
wash	24.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	gravel, earth, etc., from which valuable minerals may be washed.
wash	25.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	waste liquid matter or liquid refuse, esp. as fed to pigs; swill.
wash	26.
	syl	wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic liquid resembling strong beer, resulting from the fermentation of wort in the production of whisky.
come out in the wash	27.
	head	wash
	syl	come out in the wash.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become known or apparent in the course of time. {~} See also {wash down, wash out, wash up}.
the	infl
	head	Wash
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wash	0.
	syl	Wash
	pron	<woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow inlet of the North Sea on the E coast of England, between Lincolnshire and Norfolk.
Wash	0.
	syl	Wash.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Washington.
washable	0.
	syl	wash+a:ble
	pron	<1woS*bL>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fabrics or clothes
	def	capable of being washed without deteriorating.
washability	sub
	head	washable
	syl	wash+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
wash-and-wear	0.
	syl	wash-and-wear
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabrics, garments, etc.
	def	requiring only light washing, short drying time, and little or no ironing.
washaway	0.
	syl	wash+a:way
	pron	<1woS*2wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	another word for {washout}.
washbasin	0.
	syl	wash+ba:sin
	pron	<1woS2bAsN>
	pos	n.
	def	a basin or bowl for washing the face and hands. Also called: {washbowl}.
washboard	1.
	syl	wash+board
	pron	<1woS2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a board having a surface, usually of corrugated metal, on which clothes are scrubbed.
washboard	2.
	syl	wash+board
	pron	<1woS2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	such a board used as a rhythm instrument played with the fingers in skiffle, Country and Western music, etc.
washboard	3.
	syl	wash+board
	pron	<1woS2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common U.S. word for {skirting board}.
washboard	4.a.
	syl	wash+board
	pron	<1woS2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a vertical planklike shield fastened to the gunwales of a boat to prevent water from splashing over the side.
washboard	4.b.
	syl	wash+board
	pron	<1woS2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {splashboard}. a shield under a port for the same purpose.
washcloth	0.
	syl	wash+cloth
	pron	<1woS2kloT>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for { {flannel} (sense 4)}.
washday	0.
	syl	wash+day
	pron	<1woS2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a day on which clothes and linen are washed, often the same day each week.
wash down	1.
	syl	wash down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash completely, esp. from top to bottom.
wash down	2.
	syl	wash down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take drink with or after (food or another drink).
wash drawing	0.
	syl	wash draw+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a pen-and-ink drawing that has been lightly brushed over with water to soften the lines.
(washed-out	infl
	head	washed out
	syl	(washed-out
	pos	adj.
washed out	0.
	syl	washed out
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) .
washed out	1.
	syl	washed out
	pos	adj.
	def	faded or colourless.
washed out	2.
	syl	washed out
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted, esp. when being pale in appearance.
(washed-up	infl
	head	washed up
	syl	(washed-up
	pos	adj.
washed up	0.
	syl	washed up
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when prenominal) . Informal, chiefly U.S.
washed up	1.
	syl	washed up
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer useful, successful, hopeful, etc..
	exam	1	our hopes for the new deal are all washed up.
washed up	2.
	syl	washed up
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted.
washer	1.
	syl	wash+er
	pron	<1woS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that washes.
washer	2.
	syl	wash+er
	pron	<1woS*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flat ring or drilled disc of metal used under the head of a bolt or nut to spread the load when tightened.
washer	3.
	syl	wash+er
	pron	<1woS*>
	pos	n.
	def	any flat ring of rubber, felt, metal, etc., used to provide a seal under a nut or in a tap or valve seat.
washer	4.
	syl	wash+er
	pron	<1woS*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {washing machine}.
washer	5.
	syl	wash+er
	pron	<1woS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chemical engineering.
	def	a device for cleaning or washing gases or vapours; scrubber.
washer	6.
	syl	wash+er
	pron	<1woS*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a face cloth; flannel.
washwoman	infl
	head	washerwoman
	or	washerman
	syl	wash+wom:an
	pos	n.
washerman	infl
	head	washerwoman
	or	washwoman
	syl	wash:er+man
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
washerwomen	infl
	head	washerwoman
	or	washermen
	syl	wash:er+wom:en
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
washermen	infl
	head	washerwoman
	or	washerwomen
	syl	wash:er+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
washerwoman	0.
	syl	wash:er+wom:an
	pron	<1woS*2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who washes clothes for a living.
washery	0.
	syl	wash+er:y
	pron	<1woS*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant at a mine where water or other liquid is used to remove dirt from a mineral, esp. coal.
washin	ety	C20: from #7wash (flow)+#7in 
washin	0.
	syl	wash+in
	pron	<1woSin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	an increase in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip.
washing	1.
	syl	wash+ing
	pron	<1woSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	articles that have been or are to be washed together on a single occasion.
washing	2.
	syl	wash+ing
	pron	<1woSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	liquid in which an article has been washed.
washing	3.
	syl	wash+ing
	pron	<1woSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	something, such as gold dust or metal ore, that has been obtained by washing.
washing	4.
	syl	wash+ing
	pron	<1woSiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin coat of something applied in liquid form.
washing machine	0.
	syl	wash+ing ma+chine
	pos	n.
	def	a mechanical apparatus, usually powered by electricity, for washing clothing, linens, etc.
washing powder	0.
	syl	wash+ing pow+der
	pos	n.
	def	powdered detergent for washing fabrics.
washing soda	0.
	syl	wash+ing so:da
	pos	n.
	def	the crystalline decahydrate of sodium carbonate, esp. when used as a cleansing agent.
Washington	H1.1.
	syl	Wash+ing+ton
	pron	<1woSiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the northwestern U.S., on the Pacific: consists of the Coast Range and the Olympic Mountains in the west and the Columbia Plateau in the east. Capital: Olympia. Pop.: 3409169 (1970). Area: 172416 sq. km (66570 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Wash}. or (with zip code) {WA}
Washington	H1.2.
	syl	Wash+ing+ton
	pron	<1woSiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Washington D.C}. the capital of the U.S., coextensive with the District of Columbia and situated near the E coast on the Potomac River: site chosen by President Washington in 1790; contains the White House and the Capitol; a major educational and administrative centre. Pop.: 723000 (1974 est.).
Washington	H1.3.
	syl	Wash+ing+ton
	pron	<1woSiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in Co. Durham: designated a new town in 1964; coal-mining. Pop.: 25269 (1971).
Mount	4.
	head	Washington
	syl	Mount.
	def	a mountain in N New Hampshire, in the White Mountains: the highest peak in the northeast U.S.; noted for extreme weather conditions. Height: 1917 m (6288 ft.).
Lake	5.
	head	Washington
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in W Washington, forming the E boundary of the city of Seattle: linked by canal with Puget Sound. Length: about 32 km (20 miles). Width: 6 km (4 miles).
Washingtonian	sub
	head	Washington
	syl	Wash+ing+to+ni:an
	pron	<2woSiG1t*uni*n>
	pos	adj. n.
Booker T (aliaferro) 	1.
	head	Washington
	syl	Book:er T (aliaferro) .
	def	1856-1915, U.S. Negro educationalist and writer.
George	2.
	head	Washington
	syl	George.
	def	1732-99, U.S. general and statesman; first president of the U.S. (1789-97). He was appointed commander in chief of the Continental Army (1775) at the outbreak of the War of American Independence, which ended with his defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown (1781). He presided over the convention at Philadelphia (1787) that formulated the constitution of the U.S. and elected him president.
Washington Island	0.
	syl	Wash+ing+ton Is+land
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the central Pacific, in the Line Islands: coconut plantations. Pop.: 437 (1968). Area: 13 sq. km (5 sq. miles).
Washington palm	0.
	syl	Wash+ing+ton palm
	pos	n.
	def	a palm tree, of California and Florida, having large fan-shaped leaves and small black fruits. Also called: {desert palm}.
washing-up	1.
	syl	wash:ing-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the washing of dishes, cutlery, etc., after a meal.
washing-up	2.
	syl	wash:ing-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	dishes and cutlery waiting to be washed up.
washing-up	3.
	syl	wash:ing-up
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a washing-up machine.
wash out	1.
	syl	wash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wash (the inside of something) so as to remove (dirt).
wash out	2.
	syl	wash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	Also: {wash off}. to remove or be removed by washing.
	exam	1	grass stains don't wash out easily.
wash out	3.
	syl	wash out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel or abandon (a sporting event).
washout	infl
	head	wash out
	syl	wash+out.
	pos	n.
wash out	4.a.
	syl	wash out
	pos	n.
	def	erosion of the earth's surface by the action of running water.
wash out	4.b.
	syl	wash out
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow channel produced by this erosion.
wash out	5.a.
	syl	wash out
	pos	n.
	def	a total failure or disaster.
wash out	5.b.
	syl	wash out
	pos	n.
	def	an incompetent person.
wash out	6.
	syl	wash out
	pos	n.
	qual	Aeronautics.
	def	a decrease in the angle of attack of an aircraft wing towards the wing tip.
washrag	0.
	syl	wash+rag
	pron	<1woS2r@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another word for { {flannel} (sense 4)}.
washroom	1.
	syl	wash+room
	pron	<1woS2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room, esp. in a factory or office block, in which lavatories, washbasins, etc., are situated.
washroom	2.
	syl	wash+room
	pron	<1woS2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a euphemism for {lavatory}.
wash sale	0.
	syl	wash sale
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the illegal stock-exchange practice of buying and selling the same securities at an inflated price through a colluding broker to give the impression that the security has a strong market.
washstand	0.
	syl	wash+stand
	pron	<1woS2st@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture designed to hold a basin, etc., for washing the face and hands.
washtub	0.
	syl	wash+tub
	pron	<1woS2t^b>
	pos	n.
	def	a tub or large container used for washing anything, esp. clothes.
wash up	1.
	syl	wash up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to wash (dishes, cutlery, etc.) after a meal.
wash up	2.
	syl	wash up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to wash one's face and hands.
washwomen	infl
	head	washwoman
	syl	wash+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
washwoman	0.
	syl	wash+wom:an
	pron	<1woS2wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for {washerwoman}.
washier	infl
	head	washy
	syl	wash:i+er
	pos	adj.
washiest	infl
	head	washy
	syl	wash:i+est.
	pos	adj.
washy	1.
	syl	wash:y
	pron	<1woSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	over-diluted, watery, or weak.
washy	2.
	syl	wash:y
	pron	<1woSi>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking intensity or strength.
washiness	sub
	head	washy
	syl	wash:i+ness
	pos	n.
wasn't	0.
	syl	was:n't
	pron	<1wozNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	was not.
wasp	ety	Old English w@asp; related to Old Saxon waspa, Old High German wefsa, Latin vespa 
wasp	1.
	syl	wasp
	pron	<wosp>
	pos	n.
	def	any social hymenopterous insect of the family esp. ({common wasp}) , typically having a black-and-yellow body and an ovipositor specialized for stinging. See also {potter wasp, hornet}.
wasp	2.
	syl	wasp
	pron	<wosp>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various solitary hymenopterans, such as the digger wasp and gall wasp.
wasplike	sub
	head	wasp
	syl	wasp+2like
	pos	adj.
waspy	sub
	head	wasp
	syl	wasp:y
	pos	adj.
waspily	sub
	head	wasp
	syl	wasp:i+ly
	pos	adv.
waspiness	sub
	head	wasp
	syl	wasp:i+ness
	pos	n.
Wasp	ety	C20: W (hite) A (nglo-) S (axon) P (rotestant) 
WASP	alt
	head	Wasp
	or	Wasp
	syl	WASP
	pron	<wosp>
	pos	n.
Wasp	0.
	or	WASP
	syl	Wasp
	pron	<wosp>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S., often derogatory.
	def	a person descended from N European, usually Protestant stock, forming a group often considered the most dominant, privileged, and influential in American society.
waspish	1.
	syl	wasp+ish
	pron	<1wospiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or suggestive of a wasp.
waspish	2.
	syl	wasp+ish
	pron	<1wospiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily annoyed or angered.
waspishly	sub
	head	waspish
	syl	wasp+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
waspishness	sub
	head	waspish
	syl	wasp+ish+ness
	pos	n.
wasp waist	0.
	syl	wasp waist
	pos	n.
	def	a very slender waist, esp. one that is tightly corseted.
wasp-waisted	sub
	head	wasp waist
	syl	wasp-2waist:ed
	pos	adj.
wassail	ety	C13: from Old Norse ves heill be in good health; related to Old English wes h*_al; see {#7hale %1}
wassail	1.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a toast or salutation made to a person at festivities.
wassail	2.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a festivity when much drinking takes place.
wassail	3.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	n.
	def	alcoholic drink drunk at such a festivity, esp. spiced beer or mulled wine.
wassail	4.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the singing of Christmas carols, going from house to house.
wassail	5.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a drinking song.
wassail	6.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to drink the health of (a person) at a wassail.
wassail	7.
	syl	was+sail
	pron	<1wosAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to go from house to house singing carols at Christmas.
wassailer	sub
	head	wassail
	syl	was+sail+er
	pos	n.
Wassermann test	ety	C20: named after August von Wassermann (1866-1925), German bacteriologist
Wassereaction	alt
	head	Wassermann test
	or	Wassermann test
	syl	Was:sere+ac+tion
	pron	<1w@s*m*n>, German <1vas*r2man>
	pos	n.
Wassermann test	0.
	or	Wassereaction
	syl	Was:ser:mann test
	pron	<1w@s*m*n>, German <1vas*r2man>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a diagnostic test for syphilis. See {complement fixation test}.
wast	0.
	syl	wast
	pron	<wost>, <unstressed> <w*st>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the past tense (indicative mood) of {be}.
wastage	1.
	syl	wast+age
	pron	<1wAstiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	anything lost by wear or waste.
wastage	2.
	syl	wast+age
	pron	<1wAstiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of wasting.
wastage	3.
	syl	wast+age
	pron	<1wAstiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	reduction in size of a work force by retirement, voluntary resignation, etc. (esp. in the phrase {natural wastage}) .
waste	ety	C13: from Anglo-French waster, from Latin vast*_are to lay waste, from vastus empty
waste	1.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to use, consume, or expend thoughtlessly, carelessly, or to no avail.
waste	2.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fail to take advantage of.
	exam	1	to waste an opportunity.
waste	3.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to lose or cause to lose bodily strength, health, etc.
waste	4.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exhaust or become exhausted.
waste	5.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ravage.
waste	6.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	to murder.
	exam	1	I want that guy wasted by tomorrow.
waste	7.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wasting or state of being wasted.
waste	8.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a failure to take advantage of something.
waste	9.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	anything unused or not used to full advantage.
waste	10.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	anything or anyone rejected as useless, worthless, or in excess of what is required.
waste	11.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	garbage, rubbish, or trash.
waste	12.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a land or region that is devastated or ruined.
waste	13.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	a land or region that is wild or uncultivated.
waste	14.a.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	the useless products of metabolism.
waste	14.b.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	undigestible food residue.
waste	15.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	def	disintegrated rock material resulting from erosion.
waste	16.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect, esp. by a life-tenant.
waste	17.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	rejected as useless, unwanted, or worthless.
waste	18.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	produced in excess of what is required.
waste	19.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	not cultivated, inhabited, or productive.
	exam	1	waste land.
waste	20.a.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the useless products of metabolism.
waste	20.b.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting indigestible food residue.
waste	21.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	destroyed, devastated, or ruined.
waste	22.
	syl	waste
	pron	<wAst>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed to contain or convey waste products.
lay waste	23.
	head	waste
	syl	lay waste.
	def	to devastate or destroy.
wastable	sub
	head	waste
	syl	wast+a:ble
	pos	adj.
waster	sub
	head	waste
	syl	wast+er
	pos	n.
wastebasket	0.
	syl	waste+bas:ket
	pron	<1wAst2ba:skit>
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {wastepaper basket}.
wasteful	1.
	syl	waste+ful
	pron	<1wAstful>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to waste or squander; extravagant.
wasteful	2.
	syl	waste+ful
	pron	<1wAstful>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing waste, destruction, or devastation.
wastefully	sub
	head	wasteful
	syl	waste+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wastefulness	sub
	head	wasteful
	syl	waste+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wasteland	1.
	syl	waste+land
	pron	<1wAst2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a barren or desolate area of land.
wasteland	2.
	syl	waste+land
	pron	<1wAst2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a region, period in history, etc., that is considered spir?!itually, intellectually, or aesthetically barren or desolate.
	exam	1	American television is a cultural wasteland.
waste lot	0.
	syl	waste lot
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Canadian.
	def	a piece of waste ground in a city.
wastepaper	0.
	syl	waste+pa:per
	pron	<1wAst2pAp*>
	pos	n.
	def	paper discarded after use.
wastepaper bin	alt
	head	wastepaper basket
	or	wastepaper basket
	syl	waste+pa:per bin
	pos	n.
wastepaper basket	0.
	or	wastepaper bin
	syl	waste+pa:per bas+ket
	pos	n.
	def	an open receptacle for paper and other dry litter. Usual U.S. word: {wastebasket}.
wasteweir	0.
	syl	waste+weir
	pron	<1wAst2wi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spillway}.
wasting	0.
	syl	wast+ing
	pron	<1wAstiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	reducing the vitality, strength, or robustness of the body.
	exam	1	a wasting disease.
wastingly	sub
	head	wasting
	syl	wast+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
wasting asset	0.
	syl	wast+ing as+set
	pos	n.
	def	an unreplaceable business asset of limited life, such as a coal mine or an oil well.
wastrel	1.
	syl	wast+rel
	pron	<1wAstr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a wasteful person; spendthrift; prodigal.
wastrel	2.
	syl	wast+rel
	pron	<1wAstr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an idler or vagabond.
Wast Water	0.
	syl	Wast Wa+ter
	pron	<wost>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the Lake District. Length: 5 km (3 miles).
wat	ety	Thai, from Sanskrit v*_ata enclosure
wat	0.
	syl	wat
	pron	<wa:t>
	pos	n.
	def	a Thai Buddhist monastery or temple.
watap	ety	C18: from Canadian French, from Cree watapiy 
watap	0.
	syl	wa+tap
	pron	<w@1ta:p>, <wa:->
	pos	n.
	def	a stringy thread made by North American Indians from the roots of various conifers and used for weaving and sewing.
watch	ety	Old English w@accan (vb.), w@acce (n.); related to #7wake %1
watch	1.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to look at or observe closely or attentively.
watch	2.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to wait attentively or expectantly.
watch	3.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to guard or tend (something) closely or carefully.
watch	4.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to keep vigil.
watch	5.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to maintain an interest in.
	exam	1	to watch the progress of a child at school.
watch it	6.
	head	watch
	syl	watch it&!
	def	be careful&! look out&!
watch	7.a.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	def	a small portable timepiece, usually worn strapped to the wrist (a {wristwatch}) or in a waistcoat pocket.
watch	7.b.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a watch spring.
watch	8.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of watching.
watch	9.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of vigil, esp. during the night.
watch	10.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	one of a set of periods of any of various lengths into which the night was divided.
watch	11.a.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four-hour periods beginning at midnight and again at noon during which part of a ship's crew are on duty.
watch	11.b.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	def	those officers and crew on duty during a specified watch.
watch	12.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	def	the period during which a guard is on duty.
watch	13.
	syl	watch
	pron	<woC>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a watchman or band of watchmen.
on the watch	14.
	head	watch
	syl	on the watch.
	def	on the lookout; alert. {~} See also {watch out}.
watchband	0.
	syl	watch+band
	pron	<1woC2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {watchstrap}.
watch cap	0.
	syl	watch cap
	pos	n.
	def	a knitted navy-blue woollen cap worn by seamen in cold weather.
watchcase	0.
	syl	watch+case
	pron	<1woC2kAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a protective case for a watch, generally of metal such as gold, silver, brass, or gunmetal.
watch chain	0.
	syl	watch chain
	pos	n.
	def	a chain used for fastening a pocket watch to the clothing. See also { {fob%1}}.
Watch Committee	0.
	syl	Watch Com+mit+tee
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. history.
	def	a local government committee composed of magistrates and representatives of the county borough council responsible for the efficiency of the local police force.
watchdog	1.
	syl	watch+dog
	pron	<1woC2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a dog trained to guard property.
watchdog	2.a.
	syl	watch+dog
	pron	<1woC2dog>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or group of persons that acts as a protector or guardian against inefficiency, illegal practices, etc.
watchdog	2.b.
	syl	watch+dog
	pron	<1woC2dog>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a watchdog committee.
watcher	1.
	syl	watch+er
	pron	<1woC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who watches.
watcher	2.
	syl	watch+er
	pron	<1woC*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who maintains a vigil at the bedside of an invalid.
watcher	3.
	syl	watch+er
	pron	<1woC*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a representative of a candidate or party stationed at a poll on election day to watch out for fraud.
watch fire	0.
	syl	watch fire
	pos	n.
	def	a fire kept burning at night as a signal or for warmth and light by a person keeping watch.
watchful	1.
	syl	watch+ful
	pron	<1woCful>
	pos	adj.
	def	vigilant or alert.
watchful	2.
	syl	watch+ful
	pron	<1woCful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	not sleeping.
watchfully	sub
	head	watchful
	syl	watch+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
watchfulness	sub
	head	watchful
	syl	watch+ful+ness
	pos	n.
watch-glass	1.
	syl	watch-glass
	pos	n.
	def	a curved glass disc that covers the dial of a watch.
watch-glass	2.
	syl	watch-glass
	pos	n.
	def	a similarly shaped piece of glass used in laboratories for evaporating small samples of a solution, etc.
watchmaker	0.
	syl	watch+mak:er
	pron	<1woC2mAk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or mends watches.
watchmaking	sub
	head	watchmaker
	syl	watch+2mak:ing
	pos	n.
watchmen	infl
	head	watchman
	syl	watch+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
watchman	1.
	syl	watch+man
	pron	<1woCm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to guard buildings or property.
watchman	2.
	syl	watch+man
	pron	<1woCm*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a man employed to patrol or guard the streets at night.
watch night	1.
	syl	watch night
	pos	n.
	usage	in Protestant churches
	def	the night of December 31, during which a service is held to mark the passing of the old year and the beginning of the new.
watch night	2.
	syl	watch night
	pos	n.
	def	the service held on this night.
watch out	1.
	syl	watch out
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be careful or on one's guard.
watchout	infl
	head	watch out
	syl	watch+out.
	pos	n.
watch out	2.
	syl	watch out
	pos	n.
	def	a less common word for { {lookout} (sense 1)}.
watchstrap	0.
	syl	watch+strap
	pron	<1woC2str@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a strap of leather, cloth, etc., attached to a watch for fastening it around the wrist. Also called (U.S.): {watchband}.
watchtower	0.
	syl	watch+tow:er
	pron	<1woC2tau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a tower on which a sentry keeps watch.
watchword	1.
	syl	watch+word
	pron	<1woC2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {password}.
watchword	2.
	syl	watch+word
	pron	<1woC2wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a rallying cry or slogan.
water	ety	Old English w@ater, of Germanic origin; compare Old Saxon watar, Old High German wazzar, Gothic wat*_o, Old Slavonic voda; related to Greek hudor 
water	1.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a clear colourless tasteless odourless liquid that is essential for plant and animal life and constitutes, in impure form, rain, oceans, rivers, lakes, etc. It is a neutral substance, an effective solvent for many compounds, and is used as a standard for many physical properties. Formula: H\2O. Related adj.: {aqueous}. Related combining form: {hydro-}.
water	2.a.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any body or area of this liquid, such as a sea, lake, river, etc.
water	2.b.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier; water sports;
	def	Related adj.: {aquatic}.
water	3.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of such a body or area.
	exam	1	fish swam below the water.
water	4.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any form or variety of this liquid, such as rain.
water	5.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {high water, low water}.
water	6.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various solutions of chemical substances in water.
	exam	1	lithia water;
	exam	2	ammonia water.
water	7.a.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	any fluid secreted from the body, such as sweat, urine, or tears.
water	7.b.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the amniotic fluid surrounding a fetus in the womb.
water	8.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wavy lustrous finish on some fabrics, esp. silk.
water	9.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the degree of brilliance in a diamond. See also {first water}.
water	10.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	excellence, quality, or degree (in the phrase {of the first water) }.
water	11.a.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	capital stock issued without a corresponding increase in paid-up capital, so that the book value of the company's capital is not fully represented by assets or earning power.
water	11.b.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	the fictitious or unrealistic asset entries that reflect such inflated book value of capital.
water	12.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to the three signs of the zodiac Cancer, Scorpio, and Pisces. Compare { {air} (sense 18), {earth} (sense 1), {fire} (sense 24)}.
above the water	13.
	head	water
	syl	above the water.
	qual	Informal.
	def	out of trouble or difficulty, esp. financial trouble.
hold water	14.
	head	water
	syl	hold water.
	def	to prove credible, logical, or consistent.
	exam	1	the alibi did not hold water.
in deep water	15.
	head	water
	syl	in deep water.
	def	in trouble or difficulty.
water	16.a.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	to urinate.
water	16.b.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a boat, hull, etc.
	def	to let in water.
wathrow	17.
	head	water
	or	pour cold water on
	syl	wa+throw
	qual	Informal.
	def	to discourage.
water under the bridge	18.
	head	water
	syl	water under the bridge.
	def	events that are past and done with. {~}
water	19.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sprinkle, moisten, or soak with water.
water	20.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to weaken by the addition of water.
water	21.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the eyes
	def	to fill with tears.
water	22.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the mouth
	def	to salivate, esp. in anticipation of food (esp. in the phrase {to make one's mouth water}) .
water	23.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to irrigate or provide with water.
	exam	1	to water the land;
	exam	2	he watered the cattle.
water	24.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drink water.
water	25.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a ship, etc.
	def	to take in a supply of water.
water	26.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Finance.
	def	to raise the par value of (issued capital stock) without a corresponding increase in the real value of assets.
water	27.
	syl	wa+ter
	pron	<1wc:t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce a wavy lustrous finish on (fabrics, esp. silk). {~} See also {water down}.
waterer	sub
	head	water
	syl	wa+ter+er
	pos	n.
waterish	sub
	head	water
	syl	wa+ter+ish
	pos	adj.
waterless	sub
	head	water
	syl	wa+ter+less
	pos	adj.
water-like	sub
	head	water
	syl	wa:ter-?!2like
	pos	adj.
waterage	0.
	syl	wa+ter+age
	pron	<1wc:t*riJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the transportation of cargo by means of ships, or the charges for such transportation.
water back	0.
	syl	wa+ter back
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {back boiler}.
water-bath	0.
	syl	wa:ter-bath
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a vessel containing heated water, used for heating substances.
water bear	0.
	syl	wa+ter bear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {tardigrade}.
water bed	0.
	syl	wa+ter bed
	pos	n.
	def	a waterproof mattress filled with water.
water beetle	0.
	syl	wa+ter bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any of various beetles of the families etc., that live most of the time in freshwater ponds, rivers, etc. See {whirligig beetle}.
water bird	0.
	syl	wa+ter bird
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic bird, including the wading and swimming birds.
water biscuit	0.
	syl	wa+ter bis+cuit
	pos	n.
	def	a thin crisp plain biscuit, usually served with butter or cheese.
water blister	0.
	syl	wa+ter blis+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a blister containing watery or serous fluid, without any blood or pus.
water boatman	0.
	syl	wa+ter boat+man
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aquatic bugs of the families and having a flattened body and oarlike legs, adapted for darting over the surface of the water.
waterborne	1.
	syl	wa:ter+borne
	pron	<1wc:t*2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	floating or travelling on water.
waterborne	2.
	syl	wa:ter+borne
	pron	<1wc:t*2bc:n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a disease, etc.
	def	transported or transmitted by water.
waterbrain	0.
	syl	wa:ter+brain
	pron	<1wc:t*2brAn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {gid}.
water brash	0.
	syl	wa+ter brash
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another term for { {heartburn}.
waterbuck	0.
	syl	wa:ter+buck
	pron	<1wc:t*2b^k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various antelopes of the genus esp. of swampy areas of Africa, having long curved ridged horns.
water buffalox	alt
	head	water buffalo
	or	water buffalo
	syl	wa+ter buf+fa+lox
	pos	n.
water buffalo	0.
	or	water buffalox
	syl	wa+ter buf+fa+lo
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the cattle tribe, of swampy regions of S Asia, having widely spreading back-curving horns. Domesticated forms are used as draught animals. Also called: {Asiatic buffalo, Indian buffalo, carabao}.
water bug	0.
	syl	wa+ter bug
	pos	n.
	def	any of various heteropterous insects adapted to living in the water or on its surface, esp. any of the family ({giant water bugs}) , of North America, India, and southern Africa, which have flattened hairy legs.
water cannon	0.
	syl	wat+er can+non
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for pumping water through a nozzle at high pressure, used in quelling riots.
Bearer	alt
	head	Water Carrier
	or	Water Carrier
	syl	Bear+er
	pos	n.
Wathe	infl
	head	Water Carrier
	syl	Wa+the.
	pos	n.
Water Carrier	0.
	or	Bearer
	syl	Wa+ter Car+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	the constellation Aquar?!ius, the 11th sign of the zodiac.
water chestnut	1.
	syl	wa+ter chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {water caltrop}. a floating aquatic onagraceous plant, of Asia, having four-pronged edible nutlike fruits.
Chinese water chestnut	2.
	head	water chestnut
	syl	Chinese water chestnut.
	def	a Chinese cyperaceous plant, with an edible succulent corm.
water chestnut	3.
	syl	wa+ter chest+nut
	pos	n.
	def	the corm of the Chinese water chestnut, used in Oriental cookery.
water chinquapin	0.
	syl	wa+ter chin+qua+pin
	pos	n.
	def	a North American aquatic plant, having large umbrella-shaped leaves, pale yellow flowers, and edible nutlike seeds: family Compare {chinquapin}.
glass	alt
	head	water clock
	or	water clock
	syl	glass
	pos	n.
water clock	0.
	or	glass
	syl	wa+ter clock
	pos	n.
	def	any of various devices for measuring time that use the escape of water as the motive force.
water closet	1.
	syl	wa+ter clos+et
	pos	n.
	def	a lavatory flushed by water.
water closet	2.
	syl	wa+ter clos+et
	pos	n.
	def	a small room that has a lavatory.
watercolor	alt
	head	watercolour
	or	watercolour
	syl	wa:ter+col:or
	pron	<1wc:t*2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
watercolour	1.a.
	or	watercolor
	syl	wa:ter+col:our
	pron	<1wc:t*2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pure watercolour}. water-soluble pigment, applied in transparent washes and without the admixture of white pigment in the lighter tones.
watercolour	1.b.
	or	watercolor
	syl	wa:ter+col:our
	pron	<1wc:t*2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	any water-soluble pigment, including opaque kinds such as gouache and tempera.
watercolour	2.a.
	or	watercolor
	syl	wa:ter+col:our
	pron	<1wc:t*2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a painting done in watercolours.
watercolour	2.b.
	or	watercolor
	syl	wa:ter+col:our
	pron	<1wc:t*2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a watercolour masterpiece.
watercolour	3.
	or	watercolor
	syl	wa:ter+col:our
	pron	<1wc:t*2k^l*>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or technique of painting with such pigments.
watercolourist	sub
	head	watercolour
	or	watercolorist
	syl	wa:ter+2col:our+ist
	pos	n.
watercolorist	sub
	head	watercolour
	or	watercolourist
	syl	wa:ter+2col:or+ist
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
water-cool	0.
	syl	wa:ter-cool
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cool (an engine, etc.) by a flow of water circulating in an enclosed jacket. Compare {air-cool}.
water-cooled	sub
	head	water-cool
	syl	wa:ter-2cooled
	pos	adj.
water-cooling	sub
	head	water-cool
	syl	wa:ter-2cool:ing
	pos	adj.
water cooler	0.
	syl	wa+ter cool+er
	pos	n.
	def	a device for cooling and dispensing drinking water.
watercourse	1.
	syl	wa:ter+course
	pron	<1wc:t*2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream, river, or canal.
watercourse	2.
	syl	wa:ter+course
	pron	<1wc:t*2kc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the channel, bed, or route along which this flows.
watercraft	1.
	syl	wa:ter+craft
	pron	<1wc:t*2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	a boat or ship or such vessels collectively.
watercraft	2.
	syl	wa:ter+craft
	pron	<1wc:t*2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	skill in handling boats or in water sports.
water crake	0.
	syl	wa+ter crake
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {spotted crake} and {dipper} (the bird).
watercress	1.
	syl	wa:ter+cress
	pron	<1wc:t*2kres>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World cruciferous plant, (or of clear ponds and streams, having pungent leaves that are used in salads and as a garnish.
watercress	2.
	syl	wa:ter+cress
	pron	<1wc:t*2kres>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar or related plants.
water cure	1.
	syl	wa+ter cure
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a nontechnical name for {hydropathy} or {hydrotherapy}.
water cure	2.
	syl	wa+ter cure
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a form of torture in which the victim is forced to drink very large amounts of water.
water cycle	0.
	syl	wa+ter cy+cle
	pos	n.
	def	the circulation of the earth's water, in which water evaporates from the sea into the atmosphere, where it condenses and falls as rain or snow, returning to the sea by rivers or returning to the atmosphere by evapotranspiration. Also called: {hydrologic cycle}.
water diviner	0.
	syl	wa+ter di+vin+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a person able to locate the presence of water, esp. underground, with a divining rod. U.S. name: {water?!finder}.
water dog	1.
	syl	wa+ter dog
	pos	n.
	def	a dog trained to hunt in water.
water dog	2.
	syl	wa+ter dog
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dog or person who enjoys going in or on the water.
water down	1.
	syl	wa+ter down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to dilute or weaken with water.
water down	2.
	syl	wa+ter down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to modify or adulterate, esp. so as to omit anything harsh, unpleasant, or offensive.
	exam	1	to water down the truth.
waterfall	0.
	syl	wa:ter+fall
	pron	<1wc:t*2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a cascade of falling water where there is a vertical or almost vertical step in a river.
water flea	0.
	syl	wa+ter flea
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous minute freshwater branchio?!pod crustaceans of the order which swim by means of hairy branched antennae. See also {daphnia}.
Waterford	1.
	syl	Wa+ter+ford
	pron	<1wc:t*f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S Ireland, in Munster province on the Atlantic: mountainous in the centre and in the northwest. County town: Waterford. Pop.: 77315 (1971). Area: 1838 sq. km (710 sq. miles).
Waterford	2.
	syl	Wa+ter+ford
	pron	<1wc:t*f*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S Ireland, county town of Co. Waterford: famous glass industry; fishing. Pop.: 31968 (1971).
waterfowl	1.
	syl	wa:ter+fowl
	pron	<1wc:t*2faul>
	pos	n.
	def	any aquatic freshwater bird, esp. any species of the family (ducks, geese, and swans).
waterfowl	2.
	syl	wa:ter+fowl
	pron	<1wc:t*2faul>
	pos	n.
	def	such birds collectively.
waterfront	0.
	syl	wa:ter+front
	pron	<1wc:t*2fr^nt>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of a town or city alongside a body of water, such as a harbour or dockyard.
water gap	0.
	syl	wa+ter gap
	pos	n.
	def	a deep valley in a ridge, containing a stream.
water gas	0.
	syl	wa+ter gas
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide produced by passing steam over hot carbon, used as a fuel and raw material. See also {producer gas}.
water gate	1.
	syl	wa+ter gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gate in a canal, etc. that can be opened or closed to control the flow of water.
water gate	2.
	syl	wa+ter gate
	pos	n.
	def	a gate through which access may be gained to a body of water.
Watergate	0.
	syl	Wa:ter+gate
	pron	<1wc:t*2gAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an incident during the 1972 U.S. presidential campaign, when a group of agents employed by the re-election organization of President Richard Nixon were caught breaking into the Democratic Party headquarters in the Watergate building, Washington, D.C. The consequent political scandal was exacerbated by attempts to conceal the fact that senior White House officials had approved the burglery, and eventually forced the resignation of President Nixon.
water gauge	0.
	syl	wa+ter gauge
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument that indicates the presence or the quantity of water in a tank, reservoir, or boiler feed. Also called: {water glass}.
water glass	1.
	syl	wa+ter glass
	pos	n.
	def	a viscous syrupy solution of sodium silicate in water: used as a protective coating for cement and a pre?!servative, esp. for eggs.
water glass	2.
	syl	wa+ter glass
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {water clock} or {water gauge}.
water gum	1.
	syl	wa+ter gum
	pos	n.
	def	any of several gum trees, esp. (or of swampy areas of North America: family
water gum	2.
	syl	wa+ter gum
	pos	n.
	def	any of several Australian myrtaceous trees, esp. of swampy ground.
water gun	0.
	syl	wa+ter gun
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {water pistol}.
water hammer	0.
	syl	wa+ter ham+mer
	pos	n.
	def	a sharp concussion produced when the flow of water in a pipe is suddenly blocked.
water hemlock	0.
	syl	wa+ter hem+lock
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {cowbane} (sense 1)}.
water hen	0.
	syl	wa+ter hen
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gallinule}.
water hole	1.
	syl	wa+ter hole
	pos	n.
	def	a depression, such as a pond or pool, containing water, esp. one used by animals as a drinking place.
water hole	2.
	syl	wa+ter hole
	pos	n.
	def	a source of drinking water in a desert.
George Marsden	infl
	head	Waterhouse
	syl	George Mars:den.
	pos	n.
Waterhouse	0.
	syl	Wa:ter:house
	pron	<1wc:t*2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	1824-1906, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1872-73).
water hyacinth	0.
	syl	wa+ter hy:a+cinth
	pos	n.
	def	a floating aquatic plant, of tropical America, having showy bluish-purple flowers and swollen leafstalks: family It forms dense masses in rivers, ponds, etc., and is a serious pest in the southern U.S., Java, Australia, and parts of Africa.
water ice	0.
	syl	wa+ter ice
	pos	n.
	def	an ice cream made from a frozen sugar syrup flavoured with fruit juice or pur*'ee.
watering can	0.
	syl	wa+ter+ing can
	pos	n.
	def	a container with a handle and a spout with a perforated nozzle used to sprinkle water over plants.
watering place	1.
	syl	wa+ter+ing place
	pos	n.
	def	a place where drinking water for men or animals may be obtained.
watering place	2.
	syl	wa+ter+ing place
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a spa.
watering place	3.
	syl	wa+ter+ing place
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a seaside resort.
watering pot	0.
	syl	wa+ter+ing pot
	pos	n.
	def	another name (U.S.) for {watering can}.
water jacket	0.
	syl	wa+ter jack+et
	pos	n.
	def	a water-filled envelope or container sur?!rounding a machine, engine, or part for cooling purposes, esp. the casing around the cylinder block of a pump or internal-combustion engine. Compare {air jacket}.
water jump	0.
	syl	wa+ter jump
	pos	n.
	def	a ditch, brook, or pond over which athletes or horses must jump in a steeplechase or similar contest.
water level	1.
	syl	wa+ter lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	the level reached by the surface of a body of water.
water level	2.
	syl	wa+ter lev+el
	pos	n.
	def	the water line of a boat or ship.
water lily	1.
	syl	wa+ter lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aquatic plants of the genus and related genera, of temperate and tropical regions, having large leaves and showy flowers that float on the surface of the water: family
water lily	2.
	syl	wa+ter lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar and related plants, such as the yellow water lily.
water line	1.
	syl	wa+ter line
	pos	n.
	def	a line marked at the level around a vessel's hull to which the vessel will be immersed when afloat.
water line	2.
	syl	wa+ter line
	pos	n.
	def	a line marking the level reached by a body of water.
waterlogged	1.
	syl	wa:ter+logged
	pron	<1wc:t*2logd>
	pos	adj.
	def	saturated with water.
waterlogged	2.
	syl	wa:ter+logged
	pron	<1wc:t*2logd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel still afloat
	def	having taken in so much water as to be unmanageable.
Waterloo	1.
	syl	Wa+ter+loo
	pron	<2wc:t*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a small town in central Belgium, in Brabant province south of Brussels: battle (1815) fought nearby in which British and Prussian forces under the Duke of Wellington and Bl*"ucher routed the French under Napoleon, who was thus finally defeated. Pop.: 17764 (1970).
Waterloo	2.
	syl	Wa+ter+loo
	pron	<2wc:t*1lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a total or crushing defeat (esp. in the phrase {meet one's Waterloo}) .
water main	0.
	syl	wa+ter main
	pos	n.
	def	a principal supply pipe in an arrangement of pipes for distributing water.
watermen	infl
	head	waterman
	syl	wa:ter+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
waterman	0.
	syl	wa:ter+man
	pron	<1wc:t*m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a skilled boatman.
watermanship	sub
	head	waterman
	syl	wa:ter+man+2ship
	pos	n.
watermark	1.
	syl	wa:ter+mark
	pron	<1wc:t*2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinguishing mark impressed on paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held up to the light.
watermark	2.
	syl	wa:ter+mark
	pron	<1wc:t*2ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for { {water line} (sense 1)}.
watermark	3.
	syl	wa:ter+mark
	pron	<1wc:t*2ma:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark (paper) with a watermark.
water meadow	0.
	syl	wa+ter mead+ow
	pos	n.
	def	a meadow that remains fertile by being periodically flooded by a stream.
watermelon	1.
	syl	wa:ter+mel:on
	pron	<1wc:t*2mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an African melon, widely cultivated for its large edible fruit.
watermelon	2.
	syl	wa:ter+mel:on
	pron	<1wc:t*2mel*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant, which has a hard green rind and sweet watery reddish flesh.
water meter	0.
	syl	wa+ter me+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring the quantity or rate of water flowing through a pipe.
water milfoil	0.
	syl	wa+ter mil+foil
	pos	n.
	def	any of various pond plants of the genus having feathery underwater leaves and small inconspicuous flowers: family
water mill	0.
	syl	wa+ter mill
	pos	n.
	def	a mill operated by a water wheel.
water mint	0.
	syl	wa+ter mint
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian mint plant, of marshy places, having scented leaves and whorls of small flowers.
water moccasin	0.
	syl	wa+ter moc+ca+sin
	pos	n.
	def	a large dark grey venomous snake, of swamps in the southern U.S.: family (pit vipers). Also called: {cottonmouth}.
water nymph	1.
	syl	wa+ter nymph
	pos	n.
	def	any fabled nymph of the water, such as the Naiad, Nereid, or Oceanid of Greek mythology.
water nymph	2.
	syl	wa+ter nymph
	pos	n.
	def	any of various aquatic plants, esp. a water lily or a naiad.
water of crystallization	0.
	syl	wa+ter of crys+tal+li+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	water present in the crystals of certain compounds. It is chemically combined in stoi?!chiometric amounts, usually by coordinate or hydrogen bonds, but can often be easily expelled.
water ouzel	0.
	syl	wa+ter ou:zel
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dipper} (the bird).
water ox	0.
	syl	wa+ter ox
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {water buffalo}.
water parting	0.
	syl	wa+ter part+ing
	pos	n.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for { {watershed} (sense 1)}.
water pepper	0.
	syl	wa+ter pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	any of several polygonaceous plants of the genus esp. of marshy regions, having reddish stems, clusters of small greenish flowers, and acrid-tasting leaves.
water pimpernel	0.
	syl	wa+ter pim+per+nel
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {brookweed}.
water pipe	1.
	syl	wa+ter pipe
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe for water.
water pipe	2.
	syl	wa+ter pipe
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hookah}.
water pistol	0.
	syl	wa+ter pis+tol
	pos	n.
	def	a toy pistol that squirts a stream of water or other liquid. Also called (U.S.): {water gun}.
water plantain	0.
	syl	wa+ter plan+tain
	pos	n.
	def	any of several marsh plants of the genus esp. of N temperate regions and Australia, having clusters of small white or pinkish flowers and broad pointed leaves: family
water polo	0.
	syl	wa+ter po:lo
	pos	n.
	def	a game played in water by two teams of seven swimmers in which each side tries to throw or propel an inflated ball into the opponents' goal.
water power	1.
	syl	wa+ter pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the power latent in a dynamic or static head of water as used to drive machinery, esp. for generating electricity.
water power	2.
	syl	wa+ter pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a source of such power, such as a drop in the level of a river, etc.
water power	3.
	syl	wa+ter pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the right to the use of water for such a purpose, as possessed by a water mill.
waterproof	1.
	syl	wa:ter+proof
	pron	<1wc:t*2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	not penetrable by water. Compare {water-repellent, water-resistant}.
waterproof	2.
	syl	wa:ter+proof
	pron	<1wc:t*2pru:f>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a waterproof garment, esp. a raincoat.
waterproof	3.
	syl	wa:ter+proof
	pron	<1wc:t*2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (a fabric, item of clothing, etc.) waterproof.
water purslane	1.
	syl	wa+ter purs+lane
	pos	n.
	def	an onagraceous marsh plant, of temperate and warm regions, having reddish stems and small reddish flowers.
water purslane	2.
	syl	wa+ter purs+lane
	pos	n.
	def	any of several lythraceous plants of wet places that resemble purslane, such as of Europe, which has small pinkish flowers, and of North America, which has small greenish flowers.
water rail	0.
	syl	wa+ter rail
	pos	n.
	def	a large Eurasian rail, of swamps, ponds, etc., having a long red bill.
water rat	1.
	syl	wa+ter rat
	pos	n.
	def	any of several small amphibious rodents, esp. the water vole or the muskrat.
water rat	2.
	syl	wa+ter rat
	pos	n.
	def	any of various amphibious rats of the subfamily of New Guinea, the Philippines, and Australia.
water rat	3.
	syl	wa+ter rat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is very fond of water sports.
water-repellent	0.
	syl	wa:ter-re:pel:lent
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabrics or garments, etc.
	def	having a finish that resists the absorption of water.
water-resistant	0.
	syl	wa:ter-re:sis:tant
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of fabrics
	def	designed to resist but not entirely prevent the penetration of water.
water right	0.
	syl	wa+ter right
	pos	n.
	def	the right to make use of a water supply, as for irrigation.
water sapphire	0.
	syl	wa+ter sap+phire
	pos	n.
	def	a deep blue variety of the mineral cordierite that occurs in Sri Lanka: used as a gemstone.
waterscape	0.
	syl	wa:ter+scape
	pron	<1wc:t*2skAp>
	pos	n.
	def	a picture, view, or representation of a body of water.
water scorpion	0.
	syl	wa+ter scor+pi+on
	pos	n.
	def	any of various long-legged aquatic insects of the heteropterous family which breathe by means of a long spinelike tube that projects from the rear of the body and penetrates the surface of the water.
watershed	1.
	syl	wa:ter+shed
	pron	<1wc:t*2Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	the dividing line between two adjacent river systems, such as a ridge.
watershed	2.
	syl	wa:ter+shed
	pron	<1wc:t*2Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	an important period or factor that serves as a dividing line.
water shield	1.
	syl	wa+ter shield
	pos	n.
	def	a North American nymphaeaceous plant, with floating oval leaves and purple flowers.
water shield	2.
	syl	wa+ter shield
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related plants of the genus
water shrew	0.
	syl	wa+ter shrew
	pos	n.
	def	either of two small amphibious shrews, ({European water shrew}) or ({Mediterranean water shrew}) , having a dark pelage with paler underparts.
water-sick	0.
	syl	wa:ter-sick
	pos	adj.
	usage	of land
	def	made infertile or uncultivable by excessive irrigation.
waterside	0.a.
	syl	wa:ter+side
	pron	<1wc:t*2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the area of land beside a body of water.
waterside	0.b.
	syl	wa:ter+side
	pron	<1wc:t*2sId>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	waterside houses.
watersider	0.
	syl	wat:er+sid:er
	pron	<1wc:t*2sId*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a wharf labourer.
water-ski	1.
	syl	wa:ter-ski
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a type of ski used for planing or gliding over water.
water-skis	infl
	head	water-ski
	syl	wa:ter-skis
	pos	vb.
water-skiing	infl
	head	water-ski
	syl	wa:ter-ski:ing
	pos	vb.
water-skied	infl
	head	water-ski
	or	water-ski'd
	syl	wa:ter-skied
	pos	vb.
water-ski'd	infl
	head	water-ski
	or	water-skied
	syl	wa:ter-ski'd.
	pos	vb.
water-ski	2.
	syl	wa:ter-ski
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	also
	def	to ride over water on a water-ski or water-skis while holding a rope towed by a speedboat.
water-skier	sub
	head	water-ski
	syl	wa:ter-2ski:er
	pos	n.
water-skiing	sub
	head	water-ski
	syl	wa:ter-2ski:ing
	pos	n.
water snake	0.
	syl	wa+ter snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various colubrid snakes that live in or near water, esp. any of numerous harmless North American snakes of the genus such as
water-soak	0.
	syl	wa:ter-soak
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to soak or drench with or in water.
water softener	1.
	syl	wa+ter sof+ten+er
	pos	n.
	def	any substance that lessens the hardness of water, usually by precipitating or absorbing calcium and magnesium ions.
water softener	2.
	syl	wa+ter sof+ten+er
	pos	n.
	def	a tank, apparatus, or chemical plant that is used to filter or treat water to remove chemicals that cause hardness.
water soldier	0.
	syl	wa+ter sol+dier
	pos	n.
	def	an aquatic plant, of Europe and NW Asia, having rosettes of large leaves and large three-petalled white flowers: family
water spaniel	0.
	syl	wa+ter span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	either of two large curly-coated breeds of spaniel (the Irish and the American), which are used for hunting waterfowl.
water spider	0.
	syl	wa+ter spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian spider, that spins a web in the form of an air-filled chamber in which it lives submerged in streams and ponds.
waterspout	1.a.
	syl	wa:ter+spout
	pron	<1wc:t*2spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a tornado or whirlwind that, when passing over water, is characterized by a column of water and mist extending between the surface and the clouds above.
waterspout	1.b.
	syl	wa:ter+spout
	pron	<1wc:t*2spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a sudden downpour of heavy rain.
waterspout	2.
	syl	wa:ter+spout
	pron	<1wc:t*2spaut>
	pos	n.
	def	a pipe or channel through which water is discharged, esp. one used for drainage from the gutters of a roof.
water skater	alt
	head	water strider
	or	water strider
	syl	wa+ter skat+er
	pos	n.
water strider	0.
	or	water skater
	syl	wa+ter strid+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for a {pond-skater}.
water supply	1.
	syl	wa+ter sup+ply
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of reservoirs, purification plant, distribution pipes, etc., for providing water to a community.
water supply	2.
	syl	wa+ter sup+ply
	pos	n.
	def	the supply of treated and purified water for a community.
water system	1.
	syl	wa+ter sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a river and all its tributaries.
water system	2.
	syl	wa+ter sys+tem
	pos	n.
	def	a system for supplying water to a community.
water table	1.
	syl	wa+ter ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	the surface of the water-saturated part of the ground, usually following approximately the contours of the overlying land surface.
water table	2.
	syl	wa+ter ta+ble
	pos	n.
	def	an offset or stringcourse that has a moulding designed to throw rainwater clear of the wall below.
water thrush	0.
	syl	wa+ter thrush
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American warblers, or having a brownish back and striped underparts and occurring near water.
watertight	1.
	syl	wa:ter+tight
	pron	<1wc:t*2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	not permitting the passage of water either in or out.
	exam	1	a watertight boat.
watertight	2.
	syl	wa:ter+tight
	pron	<1wc:t*2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	without loopholes.
	exam	1	a watertight argument.
watertight	3.
	syl	wa:ter+tight
	pron	<1wc:t*2tIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	kept separate from other subjects or influences.
	exam	1	different disciplines are often thought of in watertight compartments.
watertightness	sub
	head	watertight
	syl	wa:ter+2tight:ness
	pos	n.
water torture	0.
	syl	wa+ter tor+ture
	pos	n.
	def	any of various forms of torture using water, esp. one in which water drips or is slowly poured onto the victim's forehead.
water tower	0.
	syl	wa+ter tow+er
	pron	<1tau*>
	pos	n.
	def	a reservoir or storage tank mounted on a tower-like structure so that water can be distributed at a uniform pressure.
water vapour	0.
	syl	wa+ter va+pour
	pos	n.
	def	water in the gaseous state, esp. when due to evaporation at a temperature below the boiling point. Compare {steam}.
water vole	0.
	syl	wa+ter vole
	pos	n.
	def	a large amphibious vole, of Eurasian river banks: family Also called: {water rat}.
water wagtail	0.
	syl	wa+ter wag+tail
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pied wagtail}.
waterway	0.
	syl	wa:ter+way
	pron	<1wc:t*2wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a river, canal, or other navigable channel used as a means of travel or transport.
waterweed	1.
	syl	wa:ter+weed
	pron	<1wc:t*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various weedy aquatic plants.
waterweed	2.
	syl	wa:ter+weed
	pron	<1wc:t*2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {pondweed} (sense 2)}.
water wheel	1.
	syl	wa+ter wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a simple water-driven turbine consisting of a wheel having vanes set axially across its rim, used to drive machinery.
water wheel	2.
	syl	wa+ter wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel with buckets attached to its rim for raising water from a stream, pond, etc.
water wings	0.
	syl	wa+ter wings
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an inflatable rubber device shaped like a pair of wings, which is placed round the front of the body and under the arms of a person learning to swim.
water witch	0.
	syl	wa+ter witch
	pos	n.
	def	a person who claims the ability to detect water underground by means of a divining rod.
waterworks	1.
	syl	wa:ter+works
	pron	<1wc:t*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	an establishment for storing, purifying, and distributing water for community supply.
waterworks	2.
	syl	wa:ter+works
	pron	<1wc:t*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	a display of water in movement, as in fountains.
waterworks	3.
	syl	wa:ter+works
	pron	<1wc:t*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	the urinary system, esp. with reference to its normal functioning.
	exam	1	he has trouble with his waterworks.
waterworks	4.
	syl	wa:ter+works
	pron	<1wc:t*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	crying; tears.
waterworn	0.
	syl	wa:ter+worn
	pron	<1wc:t*2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	worn smooth by the action or passage of water.
watery	1.
	syl	wa+ter:y
	pron	<1wc:t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to, consisting of, containing, or resembling water.
watery	2.
	syl	wa+ter:y
	pron	<1wc:t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	discharging or secreting water or a water-like fluid.
	exam	1	a watery wound.
watery	3.
	syl	wa+ter:y
	pron	<1wc:t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tearful; weepy.
watery	4.
	syl	wa+ter:y
	pron	<1wc:t*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	insipid, thin, or weak.
wateriness	sub
	head	watery
	syl	wa+ter:i+ness
	pos	n.
Watford	0.
	syl	Wat+ford
	pron	<1wotf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in SW Hertfordshire: printing. Pop.: 78117 (1971).
Watling Island	0.
	syl	Wat+ling Is+land
	pron	<1wotliG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {San Salvador Island}.
James Dewey	1.
	head	Watson
	syl	James Dew:ey.
	def	born 1928, U.S. biologist, whose contribution to the discovery of the helical structure of DNA won him a Nobel prize for medicine shared with Francis Crick and Maurice Wilkins in 1962.
John Broadus	2.
	head	Watson
	syl	John Broa:dus
	pron	<1brc:d*s>
	def	1878-1958, U.S. psychologist; a leading exponent of behaviourism.
John Christian	3.
	head	Watson
	syl	John Chris:tian.
	def	1867-1941, Australian statesman, born in Chile: prime minister of Australia (1904).
Watson-Watt	0.
	syl	Wat:son-Watt
	pron	<1wots*n2wot>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Rob@.ert Al@.ex@.an@.der}. 1892-1973, Scottish physicist, who played a leading role in the development of radar.
watt	ety	C19: named after J. W#7att 
watt	0.
	syl	watt
	pron	<wot>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of power, equal to 1 joule per second; the power dissipated by a current of 1 ampere flowing across a potential difference of 1 volt. 1 watt is equivalent to 1.341#M10%#-%3 horsepower. Symbol: W
James	infl
	head	Watt
	syl	James.
	pos	n.
Watt	0.
	syl	Watt
	pron	<wot>
	pos	n.
	def	1736-1819, Scottish engineer and inventor. His fundamental improvements to the steam engine led to the widespread use of steam power in industry.
wattage	1.
	syl	watt+age
	pron	<1wotiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	power, esp. electric power, measured in watts.
wattage	2.
	syl	watt+age
	pron	<1wotiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the power rating, measured in watts, of an electrical appliance.
Jean Antoine	infl
	head	Watteau
	syl	Jean An:toine
	pron	<Z*~a> <*~a1twan>
	pos	n.
Watteau	0.
	syl	Wat:teau
	pron	<1wot*u>, French <va1to>
	pos	n.
	def	1684-1721, French painter, esp. of
Watteau back	0.
	syl	Wat+teau back
	pos	n.
	def	a section at the back of a woman's dress that is caught in pleats or gathers at the neck and falls unbelted to the floor. ********************************************************************** dress that is caught in pleats or gathers at the neck and falls unbelted to the floor. **********************************************************************
Wattenscheid	0.
	syl	Wat+ten+scheid
	pron	German <1vatN2SIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia east of Essen. Pop.: 81200 (1970).
watt-hour	0.
	syl	watt-hour
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of energy equal to a power of one watt operating for one hour. 1 watt-hour equals 3600 joules.
wattle	ety	Old English watol; related to wethel wrap, Old High German wadal, German Wedel 
wattle	1.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	n.
	def	a frame of rods or stakes interwoven with twigs, branches, etc., esp. when used to make fences.
wattle	2.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used in such a construction.
wattle	3.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose fold of skin, often brightly coloured, hanging from the neck or throat of certain birds, lizards, etc.
wattle	4.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chiefly Australian acacia trees having spikes of small brightly coloured flowers and flexible branches, which were used by early settlers for making fences. See also {golden wattle}.
wattle	5.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	n.
	def	a southern African caesalpinaceous tree, with yellow flowers.
wattle	6.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct from wattle.
wattle	7.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind or frame with wattle.
wattle	8.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to weave or twist (branches, twigs, etc.) into a frame.
wattle	9.
	syl	wat+tle
	pron	<1wotL>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of, formed by, or covered with wattle.
wattled	sub
	head	wattle
	syl	wat+tled
	pos	adj.
wattle and daub	0.a.
	syl	wat+tle and daub
	pos	n.
	def	a form of wall construction consisting of interwoven twigs plastered with a mixture of clay, lime, water, and sometimes dung and chopped straw.
wattle and daub	0.b.
	syl	wat+tle and daub
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wattle-and-daub hut.
wattlebird	1.
	syl	wat:tle+bird
	pron	<1wotL2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian honeyeaters of the genus such as ({yellow wattlebird}) , that have red or yellow wattles on both sides of the head.
wattlebird	2.
	syl	wat:tle+bird
	pron	<1wotL2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any arboreal New Zealand songbird of the family having wattles on both sides of the bill.
wattmeter	0.
	syl	watt+me:ter
	pron	<1wot2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a meter for measuring electric power in watts.
George Frederick	1.
	head	Watts
	syl	George Fred:er:ick.
	def	1817-1904, English painter and sculptor, noted esp. for his painting (1886) and his sculpture (1904) in Kensington Gardens, London.
Isaac	2.
	head	Watts
	syl	I:saac.
	def	1674-1748, English hymn-writer.
Watutsi	alt
	head	Watusi
	or	Watusi
	syl	Wa+tut+si
	pron	<w*1tutsi>
	pos	n.
Watusis	infl
	head	Watusi
	or	Watusi
	syl	Wa+tu+sis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Watusi	infl
	or	Watusis
	syl	Wa+tu+si.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Watusi	0.
	or	Watutsi
	syl	Wa+tu+si
	pron	<w*1tu:zi>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a cattle-owning Negroid people of Rwanda and Burundi in Africa.
Evelyn (Arthur St John) 	infl
	head	Waugh
	syl	Eve:lyn (Arthur St. John) .
	pos	n.
Waugh	0.
	syl	Waugh
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	def	1903-66, English novelist. His early satirical novels include (1928), (1930), (1934), and (1938). His later novels include the more sombre (1945) and the trilogy of World War II (1952), (1955), and (1961).
wawl	alt
	head	waul
	or	waul
	syl	wawl
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
waul	0.
	or	wawl
	syl	waul
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cry or wail plaintively like a cat.
wave	ety	Old English wafian (vb.); related to Old High German weban to #7weave, Old Norse vafra; see #7waver ; C16 (n.) changed from earlier w*_awe, probably from Old English w*_@ag motion; compare #7{wag %1}
wave	1.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move freely to and fro.
	exam	1	the banner waved in the wind.
wave	2.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move the hand to and fro as a greeting.
wave	3.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to signal or signify by or as if by waving something.
wave	4.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to direct to move by or as if by waving something.
	exam	1	he waved me on.
wave	5.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form or be formed into curves, undulations, etc.
wave	6.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give a wavy or watered appearance to (silk, etc.).
wave	7.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set waves in (the hair).
wave	8.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	one of a sequence of ridges or undulations that moves across the surface of a body of a liquid, esp. the sea: created by the wind or a moving object and gravity.
wave	9.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	any undulation on or at the edge of a surface reminiscent of such a wave.
	exam	1	a wave across the field of corn.
the waves	10.
	head	wave
	syl	the waves.
	def	the sea.
wave	11.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that suggests the movement of a wave, as by a sudden rise: a crime wave.
wave	12.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a widespread movement, that advances in a body.
	exam	1	a wave of settlers swept into the country.
wave	13.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of waving.
wave	14.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an energy-carrying disturb?!ance propagated through a medium or space by a progressive local displacement of the medium or a change in its physical properties, but without any overall movement of matter. See also {longitudinal wave, transverse wave}.
wave	15.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a graphical representation of a wave obtained by plotting the magnitude of the disturbance against time at a particular point in the medium or space; waveform.
wave	16.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged spell of some weather condition.
	exam	1	a heat wave.
wave	17.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	an undulating curve or series of curves or loose curls in the hair.
wave	18.
	syl	wave
	pron	<wAv>
	pos	n.
	def	an undulating pattern or finish on a fabric.
waveless	sub
	head	wave
	syl	wave+less
	pos	adj.
wavelike	sub
	head	wave
	syl	wave+2like
	pos	adj.
waveband	0.
	syl	wave+band
	pron	<1wAv2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a range of wavelengths or frequencies used for a particular type of radio transmission.
wave-cut platform	0.
	syl	wave-cut plat+form
	pos	n.
	def	a flat surface at the base of a cliff formed by erosion by waves.
wave down	0.
	syl	wave down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signal with a wave to (a driver or vehicle) to stop.
wave equation	0.
	syl	wave e:qua+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a partial differential equation describing wave motion. It has the form $V%2#Gq=(1/ %2)#M($6%2#Gq/$6 %2), where $V%2 is the Laplace operator, the time, the velocity of propagation, and #Gq is a function characterizing the displacement of the wave.
waveform	0.
	syl	wave+form
	pron	<1wAv2fc:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the shape of the graph of a wave or oscillation obtained by plotting the value of some changing quantity against time.
wave front	0.
	syl	wave front
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a surface associated with a propagating wave and passing through all points in the wave that have the same phase. It is usually perpendicular to the direction of propagation.
wave function	0.
	syl	wave func+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a mathematical function of position and sometimes time, used in wave mechanics to describe the state of a physical system. Symbol: #Gu
waveguide	0.
	syl	wave+guide
	pron	<1wAv2gId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electronics.
	def	a solid rod of dielectric or a hollow metal tube, usually of rectangular cross section, used as a path to guide microwaves.
wavelength	1.
	syl	wave+length
	pron	<1wAv2leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance, measured in the direction of propagation, between two points of the same phase in consecutive cycles of a wave. Symbol: #Gv
wavelength	2.
	syl	wave+length
	pron	<1wAv2leGT>
	pos	n.
	def	the wavelength of the carrier wave used by a particular broadcasting station.
wavelet	0.
	syl	wave+let
	pron	<1wAvlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wave.
wavellite	ety	C19: named after William Wavell (died 1829), English physician
wavellite	0.
	syl	wa+vell+ite
	pron	<1wAv*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-white, yellow, or brown mineral consisting of hydrated basic aluminium phosphate in radiating clusters of small orthorhombic crystals. Formula: Al\3(OH)\3(PO\4)\2.5H\2O.
wave mechanics	0.
	syl	wave me+chan+ics
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the formulation of quantum mechanics in which the behaviour of systems, such as atoms, is described in terms of their wave functions.
wavemeter	0.
	syl	wave+me:ter
	pron	<1wAv2mEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for measuring the frequency or wavelength of radio waves.
wave number	0.
	syl	wave num+ber
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the reciprocal of the wavelength of a wave. Symbol: #Gn, #Gs
waveoff	0.
	syl	wave+off
	pron	<1wAv2of>
	pos	n.
	def	a signal or instruction to an aircraft not to land.
waver	ety	C14: from Old Norse vafra to flicker; related to German wabern to move about
waver	1.
	syl	wa+ver
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be irresolute; hesitate between two possibilities.
waver	2.
	syl	wa+ver
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become unsteady.
waver	3.
	syl	wa+ver
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fluctuate or vary.
waver	4.
	syl	wa+ver
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move back and forth or one way and another.
waver	5.
	syl	wa+ver
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of light
	def	to flicker or flash.
waver	6.
	syl	wa+ver
	pron	<1wAv*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act or an instance of wavering.
waverer	sub
	head	waver
	syl	wa+ver+er
	pos	n.
waveringly	sub
	head	waver
	syl	wa+ver+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
Waves	alt
	head	WAVES
	or	WAVES
	syl	Waves
	pron	<wAvz>
	pos	n.
WAVES	0.
	or	Waves
	syl	WAVES
	pron	<wAvz>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. acronym for
	def	Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service: the women's reserve of the U.S. navy.
wave theory	1.
	syl	wave the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the theory proposed by Huygens that light is transmitted by waves.
wave theory	2.
	syl	wave the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	any theory that light or other radiation is transmitted as waves. See {electromagnetic wave}.
wave theory	xref
	syl	wave the:o+ry
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {corpuscular theory}.
wave train	0.
	syl	wave train
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a series of waves travelling in the same direction and spaced at regular intervals.
wavier	infl
	head	wavy
	syl	wav:i+er
	pos	adj.
waviest	infl
	head	wavy
	syl	wav:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wavy	1.
	syl	wav:y
	pron	<1wAvi>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in or full of waves.
wavy	2.
	syl	wav:y
	pron	<1wAvi>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving or proceeding in waves or undulations.
wavy	3.
	syl	wav:y
	pron	<1wAvi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair
	def	set in or having waves and curls.
wavy	4.
	syl	wav:y
	pron	<1wAvi>
	pos	adj.
	def	unstable or wavering.
wavily	sub
	head	wavy
	syl	wav:i+ly
	pos	adv.
waviness	sub
	head	wavy
	syl	wav:i+ness
	pos	n.
waw	0.
	syl	waw
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {vav}.
wawa	ety	C20: of imitative origin
wawa	1.
	syl	wa:wa
	pron	<1wa:2wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound made by a trumpet, cornet, etc., when the bell is alternately covered and uncovered: much used in jazz.
wawa	2.
	syl	wa:wa
	pron	<1wa:2wa:>
	pos	n.
	def	an electronic attachment for an electric guitar, etc., that simulates this effect.
wawa	3.
	syl	wa:wa
	pron	<1wa:2wa:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian W coast slang.
	def	speech; language.
wawa	4.
	syl	wa:wa
	pron	<1wa:2wa:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Canadian W coast slang.
	def	to speak.
wawl	0.
	syl	wawl
	pron	<wc:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {waul}.
wax	ety	Old English weax, related to Old Saxon, Old High German wahs, Old Norse vax 
wax	H1.1.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various viscous or solid materials of natural origin: characteristically lustrous, insoluble in water, and sensitive to heat, they consist largely of esters of fatty acids.
wax	H1.2.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar substances, such as paraffin wax or ozocerite, that have a mineral origin and consist largely of hydrocarbons.
wax	H1.3.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {beeswax} or {sealing wax}.
wax	H1.4.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physiol.
	def	another name for {cerumen}.
wax	H1.5.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	a resinous preparation used by shoemakers to rub on thread.
bone wax	6.
	head	wax
	syl	bone wax.
	def	a mixture of wax, oil, and carbolic acid applied to the cut surface of a bone to prevent bleeding.
wax	H1.7.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	def	any substance or object that is pliable or easily moulded.
	exam	1	he was wax in the hands of the political bosses.
wax	H1.8.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of or resembling wax.
	exam	1	a wax figure.
put on wax	9.
	head	wax
	syl	put on wax.
	def	to make a gramophone record of.
wax	H1.10.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to coat, polish, etc., with wax.
wax	H1.11.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a gramophone record of.
waxer	sub
	head	wax
	syl	wax+er
	pos	n.
waxlike	sub
	head	wax
	syl	wax+2like
	pos	adj.
wax	ety	Old English weaxan; related to Old Frisian waxa, Old Saxon, Old High German wahsan, Gothic wahsjan 
wax	H2.1.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to become larger, more powerful, etc.
wax	H2.2.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the moon
	def	to show a gradually increasing portion of illuminated surface, between new moon and full moon. Compare {{wane} (sense 1)}.
wax	H2.3.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to become as specified.
	exam	1	the time waxed late.
wax	ety	of obscure origin; perhaps from the phrase to wax angry 
wax	H3.0.
	syl	wax
	pron	<w@ks>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	a fit of rage or temper.
	exam	1	he's in a wax today.
wax bean	0.
	syl	wax bean
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of certain string beans that have yellow waxy pods and are grown in the U.S.
waxberries	infl
	head	waxberry
	syl	wax+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
waxberry	0.
	syl	wax+ber:ry
	pron	<1w@ksb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the waxy fruit of the wax myrtle or the snowberry.
waxbill	0.
	syl	wax+bill
	pron	<1w@ks2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various chiefly African finchlike weaverbirds of the genus and related genera, having a brightly coloured bill and plumage.
waxen	H1.1.
	syl	wax+en
	pron	<1w@ks*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of, treated with, or covered with wax.
waxen	H1.2.
	syl	wax+en
	pron	<1w@ks*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling wax in colour or texture.
waxen	H2.0.
	syl	wax+en
	pron	<1w@ks*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past participle of {wax%2}.
wax flower	0.
	syl	wax flow+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several rutaceous shrubs of the genus having waxy pink-white five-petalled flowers.
wax insect	0.
	syl	wax in+sect
	pos	n.
	def	any of various scale insects that secrete wax or a waxy substance, esp. the oriental species which produces Chinese wax.
wax light	0.
	syl	wax light
	pos	n.
	def	a candle or taper of wax.
wax moth	0.
	syl	wax moth
	pos	n.
	def	a brown pyralid moth, the larvae of which feed on the combs of beehives. Also called: {honeycomb moth, bee moth}.
wax myrtle	0.
	syl	wax myr+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a shrub, of SE North America, having evergreen leaves and a small berry-like fruit with a waxy coating: family Also called: {bayberry, candleberry, waxberry}.
wax palm	1.
	syl	wax palm
	pos	n.
	def	a tall Andean palm tree, having pinnate leaves that yield a resinous wax used in making candles.
wax palm	2.
	syl	wax palm
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{carnauba} (sense 1)}.
wax paper	0.
	syl	wax pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper treated or coated with wax or paraffin to make it waterproof.
waxplant	1.
	syl	wax+plant
	pron	<1w@ks2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing asclepiadaceous shrub, of China and Australia, having fleshy leaves and clusters of small waxy white pink-centred flowers.
waxplant	2.
	syl	wax+plant
	pron	<1w@ks2pla:nt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants of the genus
wax tree	0.
	syl	wax tree
	pos	n.
	def	a Japanese anacardiaceous tree, having white berries that yield wax.
waxwing	0.
	syl	wax+wing
	pron	<1w@ks2wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several gregarious passerine songbirds of the genus esp. having red waxy wing tips and crested heads: family
waxwork	1.
	syl	wax+work
	pron	<1w@ks2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an object reproduced in wax, esp. as an ornament.
waxwork	2.
	syl	wax+work
	pron	<1w@ks2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a life-size lifelike figure, esp. of a famous person, reproduced in wax.
waxwork	3.
	syl	wax+work
	pron	<1w@ks2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl. functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a museum or exhibition of wax figures or objects. &- {#!wax+@!work@.er}
waxier	infl
	head	waxy
	syl	wax:i+er
	pos	adj.
waxiest	infl
	head	waxy
	syl	wax:i+est.
	pos	adj.
waxy	H1.1.
	syl	wax:y
	pron	<1w@ksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling wax in colour, appearance, or texture.
waxy	H1.2.
	syl	wax:y
	pron	<1w@ksi>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of, covered with, or abounding in wax.
waxily	sub
	head	waxy
	syl	wax:i+ly
	pos	adv.
waxiness	sub
	head	waxy
	syl	wax:i+ness
	pos	n.
waxier	infl
	head	waxy
	syl	wax:i+er
	pos	adj.
waxiest	infl
	head	waxy
	syl	wax:i+est.
	pos	adj.
waxy	H2.0.
	syl	wax:y
	pron	<1w@ksi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	bad-tempered or irritable; angry.
way	ety	Old English weg; related to Old Frisian wei, Old Norse vegr, Gothic wigs #e Usage. The use of the way for as in sentences such as he does not write the way his father did is well established in the U.S. and is common in British informal usage. Careful writers, however, prefer as in formal contexts.
way	1.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner, method, or means.
	exam	1	a way of life;
	exam	2	a way of knowing.
way	2.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a route or direction.
	exam	1	the way home.
way	3.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or line of passage, such as a path or track.
way	3.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	waterway.
way	4.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	space or room for movement or activity (esp. in the phrases {make way, in the way, out of the way) }.
way	5.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	distance, usually distance in general.
	exam	1	you've come a long way.
way	6.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a passage or journey.
	exam	1	on the way.
way	7.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	characteristic style or manner.
	exam	1	I did it in my own way.
way	8.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	habits; idiosyncrasies.
	exam	1	he has some offensive ways.
way	9.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	an aspect of something; particular.
	exam	1	in many ways he was right.
way	10.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in or leading out of a town.
way	10.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	usage	cap. when part of a street name
	exam	1	Icknield Way.
way	11.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	something that one wants in a determined manner (esp. in the phrases {get} {have one's (own) way) }.
way	12.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the experience or sphere in which one comes into contact with things (esp. in the phrase {come one's way) }.
way	13.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state or condition, usually financial or concerning health (esp. in the phrases {in a good} {bad) way) }.
way	14.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the area or direction of one's home.
	exam	1	drop in if you're ever over my way.
way	15.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	movement of a ship or other vessel.
way	16.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a right of way in law.
way	17.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a guide along which something can be moved, such as the surface of a lathe along which the tailstock slides.
way	18.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the wooden or metal tracks down which a ship slides to be launched.
way	19.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a course of life including experiences, conduct, etc..
	exam	1	the way of sin.
way	20.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	calling or trade.
by the way	21.
	head	way
	syl	by the way.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	in passing or incidentally.
way	22.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	via.
way	22.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	serving as.
	exam	1	by way of introduction.
way	22.c.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	in the state or condition of.
	exam	1	by way of being an artist.
each way	23.
	head	way
	syl	each way.
	usage	of a bet
	def	laid on a horse, dog, etc., to win or gain a place.
way	24.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to collapse or break down.
way	24.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to withdraw or yield.
way	25.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to step aside for or stop for.
way	25.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to give full rein to (emotions, etc.).
go out of one's way	26.
	head	way
	syl	go out of one's way.
	def	to take considerable trouble or inconvenience oneself.
have a way with	27.
	head	way
	syl	have a way with.
	def	to have such a manner or skill as to handle successfully.
have it both ways	28.
	head	way
	syl	have it both ways.
	def	to enjoy two things that would normally contradict each other or be mutually exclusive.
in a way	29.
	head	way
	syl	in a way.
	def	in some respects.
in no way	30.
	head	way
	syl	in no way.
	def	not at all.
way	31.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to go first.
way	31.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to set an example or precedent.
way	32.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to proceed or advance.
way	32.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	to achieve success in life.
no way	33.
	head	way
	syl	no way.
	qual	Informal.
	def	that is impossible.
way	34.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	becoming unfashionable, obsolete, etc.
way	34.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	dying.
way	35.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	removed or dealt with so as to be no longer a hindrance.
way	35.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	remote.
way	35.c.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	unusual and sometimes improper.
pay one's way	36.
	head	way
	syl	pay one's way.
	def	See {{pay} (sense 11)}.
see one's way (clear) 	37.
	head	way
	syl	see one's way (clear) .
	def	to find it possible and be willing (to do something).
under way	38.
	head	way
	syl	under way.
	def	having started moving or making progress.
way	39.a.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	at a considerable distance or extent.
	exam	1	way over yonder.
way	39.b.
	syl	way
	pron	<wA>
	pos	adv.
	def	very far; considerably.
	exam	1	they're way up the mountain.
waybill	0.
	syl	way+bill
	pron	<1wA2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a document attached to goods in transit specifying their nature, point of origin, and destination as well as the route to be taken and the rate to be charged.
wayfarer	0.
	syl	way+far:er
	pron	<1wA2fe*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who goes on a journey.
wayfaring	sub
	head	wayfarer
	syl	way+2far:ing
	pos	n. adj.
wayfaring tree	0.
	syl	way+far:ing tree
	pos	n.
	def	a caprifoliaceous shrub, of Europe and W Asia, having white flowers and berries that turn from red to black.
Wayland Smith	alt
	head	Wayland
	or	Wayland
	syl	Way+land Smith
	pron	<1wAl*nd>
	pos	n.
Wayland	0.
	or	Wayland Smith
	syl	Way+land
	pron	<1wAl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a smith, artificer, and king of the elves in European folklore. Scandinavian name: {V*"olund}. German name: {Wieland}.
waylays	infl
	head	waylay
	syl	way+lays
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
waylaying	infl
	head	waylay
	syl	way+lay+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
waylaid	infl
	head	waylay
	syl	way+laid.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
waylay	1.
	syl	way+lay
	pron	<wA1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lie in wait for and attack.
waylay	2.
	syl	way+lay
	pron	<wA1lA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to await and intercept unexpectedly.
waylayer	sub
	head	waylay
	syl	way+1lay+er
	pos	n.
John	infl
	head	Wayne
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Wayne	0.
	syl	Wayne
	pron	<wAn>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1907, U.S. film actor, noted esp. for his many Westerns, which include (1939), (1960), and (1969).
way-out	1.
	syl	way-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	extremely unconventional or experimental; avant-garde.
way-out	2.
	syl	way-out
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent or amazing.
-ways	ety	Old English weges, literally: of the way, from weg #7way 
-ways	0.
	syl	-ways
	usage	suffix forming adverbs.
	def	indicating direction or manner.
	exam	1	sideways.
ways and means	1.
	syl	ways and means
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the revenues and methods of raising the revenues needed for the functioning of a state or other political unit.
ways and means	2.
	syl	ways and means
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	usually cap.
	def	a standing committee of the U.S. House of Representatives that supervises all financial legislation.
ways and means	3.
	syl	ways and means
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the methods and resources for accomplishing some purpose.
wayside	1.a.
	syl	way+side
	pron	<1wA2sId>
	pos	n.
	def	the side or edge of a road.
fall by the wayside	2.
	head	wayside
	syl	fall by the wayside.
	def	to cease or fail to continue doing something.
	exam	1	of the nine starters, three fell by the wayside.
go by the wayside	3.
	head	wayside
	syl	go by the wayside.
	def	to be put aside on account of something more urgent.
wayward	ety	C14: changed from awayward turned or turning away
wayward	1.
	syl	way+ward
	pron	<1wAw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	wanting to have one's own way regardless of the wishes or good of others.
wayward	2.
	syl	way+ward
	pron	<1wAw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	capricious, erratic, or unpredictable.
wayward	3.
	syl	way+ward
	pron	<1wAw*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	unwelcome or unwanted.
waywardly	sub
	head	wayward
	syl	way+ward+ly
	pos	adv.
waywardness	sub
	head	wayward
	syl	way+ward+ness
	pos	n.
wayworn	0.
	syl	way+worn
	pron	<1wA2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	worn or tired by travel.
wayzgoose	ety	C18: from earlier waygoose, of unknown origin
wayzgoose	0.
	syl	wayz+goose
	pron	<1wAz2gu:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a works outing made annually by a printing house.
Waziristan	0.
	syl	Wa+zir:i+stan
	pron	<w*2zi*ri1sta:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountainous region of N Pakistan, on the border with Afghanistan.
Wb	0.
	syl	Wb
	qual	Physics. abbrev. for
	def	weber.
wb	1.
	syl	w.b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	water ballast.
wb	2.
	syl	w.b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Also: {W/B, W.B}. way?!bill.
wb	3.
	syl	w.b.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	westbound.
WBC	0.
	syl	W.B.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	World Boxing Council.
wc	1.
	syl	w.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	water closet.
wc	2.
	syl	w.c.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	without charge.
WC	alt
	or	WC
	syl	WC
WC	1.
	or	WC
	syl	W.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	water closet.
WC	2.
	or	WC
	syl	W.C.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in London postal code
	def	West Central.
WCC	0.
	syl	W.C.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	World Council of Churches.
WCTU	0.
	syl	W.C.T.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Christian Temperance Union.
WD	1.
	syl	W.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	War Department.
WD	2.
	syl	W.D.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Works Department.
WD	0.
	syl	WD
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Windward Islands) Dominica.
wd	1.
	syl	wd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	ward.
wd	2.
	syl	wd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	wood.
wd	3.
	syl	wd.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	word.
we	ety	Old English w*_e, related to Old Saxon w*_i, Old High German wir, Old Norse v*_er, Danish, Swedish vi, Sanskrit vayam 
we	1.
	syl	we
	pron	<wE>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to the speaker or writer and another person or other people.
	exam	1	we should go now.
we	2.
	syl	we
	pron	<wE>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	refers to all people or people in general.
	exam	1	the planet on which we live.
we	3.a.
	syl	we
	pron	<wE>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subjective
	def	a formal word for {I} used by editors or other writers, and formerly by monarchs.
we	3.b.
	syl	we
	pron	<wE>
	pos	as; n.
	usage	subjective
	exam	1	he uses the royal we in his pompous moods.
we	4.
	syl	we
	pron	<wE>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	subjective
	def	used instead of with a tone of persuasiveness, condescension, or sarcasm.
	exam	1	how are we today??
WEA	0.
	syl	W.E.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Workers' Educational As?!so?!cia?!tion.
weak	ety	Old English w*_ac soft, miserable; related to Old Saxon w*_ek, Old High German weih, Old Norse veikr 
weak	1.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in physical or mental strength or force; frail or feeble.
weak	2.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	liable to yield, break, or give way.
	exam	1	a weak link in a chain.
weak	3.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in resolution or firmness of character.
weak	4.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking strength, power, or intensity.
	exam	1	a weak voice.
weak	5.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking strength in a particular part.
	exam	1	a team weak in defence.
weak	6.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in conviction, persuasiveness, etc..
	exam	1	a weak argument.
weak	7.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in political or strategic strength.
	exam	1	a weak state.
weak	8.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking the usual, full, or desirable strength of flavour.
	exam	1	weak tea.
weak	9.a.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or belonging to a class of verbs, in certain languages including the Germanic languages, whose conjugation relies on inflectional endings rather than internal vowel gradation, as
weak	9.b.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	def	belonging to any part-of-speech class, in any of various languages, whose inflections follow the more regular of two possible patterns. Compare {{strong} (sense 13)}.
weak	10.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a syllable
	def	not accented or stressed.
weak	11.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a fuel-air mixture
	def	containing a relatively low proportion of fuel. Compare {{rich} (sense 13)}.
weak	12.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Photog.
	def	having low density or contrast; thin.
weak	13.
	syl	weak
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an industry, market, securities, etc.
	def	falling in price or characterized by falling prices.
weakish	sub
	head	weak
	syl	weak+ish
	pos	adj.
weakishly	sub
	head	weak
	syl	weak+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
weakishness	sub
	head	weak
	syl	weak+?!ish+ness
	pos	n.
weaken	0.
	syl	weak+en
	pron	<1wEk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become weak or weaker.
weakener	sub
	head	weaken
	syl	weak+en+er
	pos	n.
weaker sex	0.
	syl	weak+er sex
	pos	n.
	def	the female sex.
weakfish	infl
	or	weakfishes
	syl	weak+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weakfishes	infl
	head	weakfish
	or	weakfish
	syl	weak+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weakfish	0.
	syl	weak+fish
	pron	<1wEk2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several sciaenid sea trouts, esp. a food and game fish of American Atlantic coastal waters.
weak interaction	0.
	syl	weak in+ter+ac+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	an interaction between elementary particles that is responsible for certain decay processes, operates at distances less than about 10%#-%1%5 metres, and is 10%1%2 times weaker than the strong interaction. Compare {electromagnetic interaction, strong interaction, gravitational interaction}.
weak-kneed	0.
	syl	weak-kneed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	yielding readily to force, persuasion, intimidation, etc.
weak-kneedly	sub
	head	weak-kneed
	syl	weak-1kneed:ly
	pos	adv.
weak-kneedness	sub
	head	weak-kneed
	syl	weak-?!1kneed:ness
	pos	n.
weakling	0.
	syl	weak+ling
	pron	<1wEkliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or animal that is lacking in strength or weak in constitution or character.
weaklier	infl
	head	weakly
	syl	weak+li+er
	pos	adj.
weakliest	infl
	head	weakly
	syl	weak+li+est.
	pos	adj.
weakly	1.
	syl	weak+ly
	pron	<1wEkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	sickly; feeble.
weakly	2.
	syl	weak+ly
	pron	<1wEkli>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a weak or feeble manner.
weakliness	sub
	head	weakly
	syl	weak+li+ness
	pos	n.
weak-minded	1.
	syl	weak-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in stability of mind or character.
weak-minded	2.
	syl	weak-mind:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {feeble-minded}.
weak-mindedly	sub
	head	weak-minded
	syl	weak-1mind:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
weak-mindedness	sub
	head	weak-minded
	syl	weak-?!1mind:ed+ness
	pos	n.
weakness	1.
	syl	weak+ness
	pron	<1wEknis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being weak.
weakness	2.
	syl	weak+ness
	pron	<1wEknis>
	pos	n.
	def	a deficiency or failing, as in a person's character.
weakness	3.
	syl	weak+ness
	pron	<1wEknis>
	pos	n.
	def	a self-indulgent fondness or liking.
	exam	1	a weakness for chocolates.
weak sister	0.
	syl	weak sis+ter
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a person in a group who is regarded as weak or unreliable.
weak-willed	0.
	syl	weak-willed
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking strength of will.
weal	ety	C19: variant of #7{wale %1}#7, influenced in form by #7wheal 
weal	H1.0.
	syl	weal
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised mark on the surface of the body produced by a blow. Also called: {wale, welt, wheal}.
weal	ety	Old English wela; related to Old Saxon welo, Old High German wolo 
weal	H2.1.
	syl	weal
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	prosperity or wellbeing (now esp. in the phrases {the public weal, the common weal) }.
weal	H2.2.
	syl	weal
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the state.
weal	H2.3.
	syl	weal
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	wealth.
weald	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon, Old High German wald, Old Norse vollr, probably related to #7wild 
weald	0.
	syl	weald
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. archaic.
	def	open or forested country.
the	infl
	head	Weald
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Weald	0.
	syl	Weald
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	n.
	def	a region of SE England, in Kent, Surrey, and East and West Sussex between the North Downs and the South Downs: formerly forested.
wealth	ety	C13 welthe, from #7weal %2; related to #7well %1
wealth	1.
	syl	wealth
	pron	<welT>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amount of money and valuable material possessions.
wealth	2.
	syl	wealth
	pron	<welT>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being rich.
wealth	3.
	syl	wealth
	pron	<welT>
	pos	n.
	def	a great profusion.
	exam	1	a wealth of gifts.
wealth	4.
	syl	wealth
	pron	<welT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Economics.
	def	all goods and services with monetary, exchangeable, or productive value.
wealthless	sub
	head	wealth
	syl	wealth+less
	pos	adj.
wealth tax	0.
	syl	wealth tax
	pos	n.
	def	a tax on personal property; capital levy.
wealthier	infl
	head	wealthy
	syl	wealth:i+er
	pos	adj.
wealthiest	infl
	head	wealthy
	syl	wealth:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wealthy	1.
	syl	wealth:y
	pron	<1welTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing wealth; affluent; rich.
wealthy	2.
	syl	wealth:y
	pron	<1welTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or relating to wealth.
wealthy	3.
	syl	wealth:y
	pron	<1welTi>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding.
	exam	1	wealthy in friends.
wealthily	sub
	head	wealthy
	syl	wealth:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wealthiness	sub
	head	wealthy
	syl	wealth:i+ness
	pos	n.
wean	ety	Old English wenian to accustom; related to German gew*"ohnen to get used to
wean	H1.1.
	syl	wean
	pron	<wEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (a child or young mammal) to replace mother's milk by other nourishment.
wean	H1.2.
	syl	wean
	pron	<wEn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to cause to desert former habits, pursuits, etc.
weanedness	sub
	head	wean
	syl	wean+ed+ness
	pron	<1wEnidnis>, <1wEnd->
	pos	n.
wean	ety	perhaps a shortened form of #7weanling, although often thought to be a contraction of wee one 
wean	H2.0.
	syl	wean
	pron	<wEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot. and northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a child; infant.
weaner	1.
	syl	wean+er
	pron	<1wEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a pig that has just been weaned and weighs less than 40 kg.
weaner	2.
	syl	wean+er
	pron	<1wEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a name for a lamb, pig, or calf in the year in which it has been weaned.
weanling	ety	C16: from #7wean %1#7+ {-#7ling %1}
weanling	0.a.
	syl	wean+ling
	pron	<1wEnliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a child or young animal recently weaned.
weanling	0.b.
	syl	wean+ling
	pron	<1wEnliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a weanling calf.
weapon	ety	Old English w*_@apen; related to Old Norse v*'apn, Old Frisian w*_epen, Old High German w*_affan 
weapon	1.
	syl	weap+on
	pron	<1wep*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an object or instrument used in fighting.
weapon	2.
	syl	weap+on
	pron	<1wep*n>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that serves to outwit or get the better of an opponent.
	exam	1	his power of speech was his best weapon.
weapon	3.
	syl	weap+on
	pron	<1wep*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any part of an animal that is used to defend itself, to attack prey, etc., such as claws, teeth, horns, or a sting.
weapon	4.
	syl	weap+on
	pron	<1wep*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {penis}.
weaponed	sub
	head	weapon
	syl	weap+oned
	pos	adj.
weaponless	sub
	head	weapon
	syl	weap+on+less
	pos	adj.
weaponeer	0.
	syl	weap+on+eer
	pron	<2wep*1ni*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person associated with the use or maintenance of weapons, esp. nuclear weapons.
weaponry	0.
	syl	wea+pon+ry
	pron	<1wep*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	weapons regarded collectively.
wear	ety	Old English werian; related to Old High German werien, Old Norse verja, Gothic vasjan 
wears	infl
	head	wear
	syl	wears
	pos	vb.
wearing	infl
	head	wear
	syl	wear+ing
	pos	vb.
wore	infl
	head	wear
	syl	wore
	pos	vb.
worn	infl
	head	wear
	syl	worn.
	pos	vb.
wear	H1.1.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry or have (a garment, etc.) on one's person as clothing, ornament, etc.
wear	H1.2.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry or have on one's person habitually.
	exam	1	she wears a lot of red.
wear	H1.3.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to have in one's aspect.
	exam	1	to wear a smile.
wear	H1.4.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to display, show, or fly.
	exam	1	a ship wears its colours.
wear	H1.5.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to deteriorate or cause to deteriorate by constant use or action.
wear	H1.6.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce or be produced by constant rubbing, scraping, etc..
	exam	1	to wear a hole in one's trousers.
wear	H1.7.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or be brought to a specified condition by constant use or action.
	exam	1	to wear a tyre to shreds.
wear	H1.8.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to submit to constant use or action in a specified way.
	exam	1	his suit wears well.
wear	H1.9.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harass or weaken.
wear	H1.10.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by on; of time
	def	to pass or be passed slowly.
wear	H1.11.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to accept.
	exam	1	Larry won't wear that argument.
wear ship	12.
	head	wear
	syl	wear ship.
	def	to change the tack of a sailing vessel, esp. a square-rigger, by coming about so that the wind passes astern.
wear	H1.13.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wearing or state of being worn.
wear	H1.14.a.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything designed to be worn.
	exam	1	leisure wear.
wear	H1.14.b.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	nightwear.
wear	H1.15.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	def	deterioration from constant or normal use or action.
wear	H1.16.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality of resisting the effects of constant use. {~} See also {wear down, wear off, wear out}.
wearer	sub
	head	wear
	syl	wear+er
	pos	n.
wear	ety	C17: from earlier weare, of unknown origin
wears	infl
	head	wear
	syl	wears
	pos	vb.
wearing	infl
	head	wear
	syl	wear+ing
	pos	vb.
wore	infl
	head	wear
	syl	wore
	pos	vb.
worn	infl
	head	wear
	syl	worn.
	pos	vb.
wear	H2.0.
	syl	wear
	pron	<we*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to tack by gybing instead of by going through stays.
Wear	0.
	syl	We:ar
	pron	<1wi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NE England, rising in NW Durham and flowing southwest then northwest to the North Sea at Sunderland. Length: 105 km (65 miles).
wearable	1.
	syl	wear+a:ble
	pron	<1we*r*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	suitable for wear or able to be worn.
wearable	2.
	syl	wear+a:ble
	pron	<1we*r*bL>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	any garment that can be worn.
wearability	sub
	head	wearable
	syl	wear+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
wear and tear	0.
	syl	wear and tear
	pos	n.
	def	damage, depreciation, or loss resulting from ordinary use.
wear down	1.
	syl	wear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to consume or be consumed by long or constant wearing, rubbing, etc.
wear down	2.
	syl	wear down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to overcome or be overcome gradually by persistent effort.
weariless	0.
	syl	wea+ri+less
	pron	<1wi*rilis>
	pos	adj.
	def	not wearied or able to be wearied.
wearilessly	sub
	head	weariless
	syl	wea+ri+less+ly
	pos	adv.
wearing	0.
	syl	wear+ing
	pron	<1we*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing fatigue or exhaustion; tiring.
wearingly	sub
	head	wearing
	syl	wear+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
weariful	alt
	head	wearisome
	or	wearisome
	syl	wea+ri+ful
	pos	adj.
wearisome	0.
	or	weariful
	syl	wea+ri+some
	pron	<1wi*ris*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing fatigue or annoyance; tedious.
wearisomely	sub
	head	wearisome
	or	wearifully
	syl	wea+ri+some+ly
	pos	adv.
wearifully	sub
	head	wearisome
	or	wearisomely
	syl	wea+ri+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wearisomeness	sub
	head	wearisome
	or	wearifulness
	syl	wea+ri+some+ness
	pos	n.
wearifulness	sub
	head	wearisome
	or	wearisomeness
	syl	wea+ri+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wear off	1.
	syl	wear off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decrease in intensity gradually.
	exam	1	the pain will wear off in an hour.
wear off	2.
	syl	wear off
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to disappear or cause to disappear gradually through exposure, use, etc..
	exam	1	the pattern on the ring had been worn off.
wear out	1.
	syl	wear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make or become unfit or useless through wear.
wear out	2.
	syl	wear out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhaust or tire.
wearproof	0.
	syl	wear+proof
	pron	<1we*2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	resistant to damage from normal wear or usage.
weary	ety	Old English w*_erig; related to Old Saxon w*_orig, Old High German wuorag drunk, Greek h*_orakian to faint
wearier	infl
	head	weary
	syl	wea+ri+er
	pos	adj.
weariest	infl
	head	weary
	syl	wea+ri+est.
	pos	adj.
weary	1.
	syl	wea+ry
	pron	<1wi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	tired or exhausted.
weary	2.
	syl	wea+ry
	pron	<1wi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing fatigue or exhaustion.
weary	3.
	syl	wea+ry
	pron	<1wi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	caused by or suggestive of weariness.
	exam	1	a weary laugh.
weary	4.
	syl	wea+ry
	pron	<1wi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive, often foll. by of or with
	def	discontented or bored, esp. by the long continuance of something. {~} {+ries, +ry+ing, +ried}.
weary	5.
	syl	wea+ry
	pron	<1wi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become weary.
weary	6.
	syl	wea+ry
	pron	<1wi*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	to make or become discontented or impatient, esp. by the long continuance of something.
wearily	sub
	head	weary
	syl	wea+ri+ly
	pos	adv.
weariness	sub
	head	weary
	syl	wea+ri+ness
	pos	n.
wearyingly	sub
	head	weary
	syl	wea+ry+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
weasand	ety	Old English w*_@asend, w*_asend; related to Old Frisian w*_asenda, Old High German weisont vein, Danish vissen 
weasand	0.
	syl	wea+sand
	pron	<1wEz*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for the {trachea}.
weasel	ety	Old English weosule, wesle; related to Old Norse visla, Old High German wisula, Middle Dutch wesel 
weasel	infl
	or	weasels
	syl	wea+sel
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weasels	infl
	head	weasel
	or	weasel
	syl	wea+sels.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weasel	1.
	syl	wea+sel
	pron	<1wEzL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small predatory musteline mammals of the genus and related genera, esp. ({European weasel}) , having reddish-brown fur, an elongated body and neck, and short legs.
weasel	2.
	syl	wea+sel
	pron	<1wEzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a sly or treacherous person.
weasel	3.
	syl	wea+sel
	pron	<1wEzL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a motor vehicle for use in snow, esp. one with caterpillar tracks.
weaselly	sub
	head	weasel
	syl	wea+sel+ly
	pos	adj.
weasel out	1.
	syl	wea+sel out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to go back on a commitment.
weasel out	2.
	syl	wea+sel out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to evade a responsibility, esp. in a despic?!able manner.
weasel words	ety	C20: alluding to the weasel's supposed ability to suck an egg out of its shell without seeming to break the shell
weasel words	0.
	syl	wea+sel words
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	intentionally evasive or misleading speech.
weasel-worded	sub
	head	weasel words
	syl	wea:sel-2word:ed
	pos	adj.
weather	ety	Old English weder; related to Old Saxon wedar, Old High German wetar, Old Norse vethr 
weather	1.a.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	the day-to-day meteorological conditions, esp. temperature, cloudiness, and rainfall, affecting a specific place. Compare {{climate} (sense 1)}.
weather	1.b.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	: relating to the forecasting of weather.
	exam	1	a weather ship.
weather	2.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a prevailing state or condition.
weather	3.a.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	to roll and pitch in heavy seas.
weather	3.b.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	to carry out with great effort or labour.
weather	4.a.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	not in good health.
weather	4.b.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	intoxicated.
weather	5.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	on or at the side or part towards the wind; windward.
	exam	1	the weather anchor.
weather	6.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to expose or be exposed to the action of the weather.
weather	7.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to undergo or cause to undergo changes, such as discoloration, due to the action of the weather.
weather	8.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to withstand the action of the weather.
weather	9.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by through
	def	to endure (a crisis, danger, etc.).
weather	10.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to slope (a surface, such as a roof, sill, etc.) so as to throw rainwater clear.
weather	11.
	syl	weath+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sail to the windward of.
	exam	1	to weather a point.
weatherability	sub
	head	weather
	syl	weath+er+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
weatherer	sub
	head	weather
	syl	weath+er+er
	pos	n.
weather-beaten	1.
	syl	weath:er-beat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	showing signs of exposure to the weather.
weather-beaten	2.
	syl	weath:er-beat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	tanned or hardened by exposure to the weather.
weatherboard	1.
	syl	weath:er+board
	pron	<1we@d*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a timber board, with a rabbet along the front of its top edge and along the back of its lower edge, that is fixed horizontally with others to form an exterior cladding on a wall or roof. Compare {clapboard}.
weatherboard	2.
	syl	weath:er+board
	pron	<1we@d*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the windward side of a vessel.
weatherboard	3.
	syl	weath:er+board
	pron	<1we@d*2bc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {weatherboard house}. a house having walls made entirely of weatherboarding.
weatherboarding	1.
	syl	weath:er+board:ing
	pron	<1we@d*2bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	an area or covering of weatherboards.
weatherboarding	2.
	syl	weath:er+board:ing
	pron	<1we@d*2bc:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	weatherboards collectively.
weather-bound	0.
	syl	weath:er-bound
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel, aircraft, etc.
	def	delayed by bad weather.
weathercock	1.
	syl	weath:er+cock
	pron	<1we@d*2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a weather vane in the form of a cock.
weathercock	2.
	syl	weath:er+cock
	pron	<1we@d*2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is fickle or changeable.
weathercock	3.
	syl	weath:er+cock
	pron	<1we@d*2kok>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft
	def	to turn or tend to turn into the wind.
weathered	1.
	syl	weath+ered
	pron	<1we@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected by exposure to the action of the weather.
weathered	2.
	syl	weath+ered
	pron	<1we@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of rocks and rock formations
	def	eroded, decomposed, or otherwise altered by the action of wind, frost, heat, etc.
weathered	3.
	syl	weath+ered
	pron	<1we@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sill, roof, etc.
	def	having a sloped surface so as to allow rainwater to run off.
weathered	4.
	syl	weath+ered
	pron	<1we@d*d>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood
	def	artificially stained so as to appear weather-beaten.
weather eye	1.
	syl	weath+er eye
	pos	n.
	def	the vision of a person trained to observe changes in the weather.
weather eye	2.
	syl	weath+er eye
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an alert or observant gaze.
keep one's weather eye open	3.
	head	weather eye
	syl	keep one's weather eye open.
	def	to stay on the alert.
weatherglass	0.
	syl	weath:er+glass
	pron	<1we@d*2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various instruments, esp. a barometer, that measure atmospheric conditions.
weather house	0.
	syl	weath+er house
	pos	n.
	def	a model house with human figures that enter to foretell bad weather and leave to foretell good weather.
weathering	0.
	syl	weath+er+ing
	pron	<1we@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the mechanical and chemical breakdown of rocks by the action of rain, snow, cold, etc.
weatherly	0.
	syl	weath+er+ly
	pron	<1we@d*li>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	making very little leeway when close-hauled, even in a stiff breeze.
weatherliness	sub
	head	weatherly
	syl	weath+er+li+ness
	pos	n.
weathermen	infl
	head	weatherman
	syl	weath:er+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weatherman	1.
	syl	weath:er+man
	pron	<1we@d*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	cap.
	def	a person who forecasts the weather, esp. one who works in a meteorological office.
weatherman	2.
	syl	weath:er+man
	pron	<1we@d*2m@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	cap.
	def	a member of a militant revolutionary group.
weather map	0.
	syl	weath+er map
	pos	n.
	def	a synoptic chart showing weather conditions, compiled from simultaneous observations taken at various weather stations.
weatherproof	1.
	syl	weath:er+proof
	pron	<1we@d*2pru:f>
	pos	adj.
	def	designed or able to withstand exposure to weather without deterioration.
weatherproof	2.
	syl	weath:er+proof
	pron	<1we@d*2pru:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to render (something) weatherproof.
weatherproofness	sub
	head	weatherproof
	syl	weath:er+2proof:ness
	pos	n.
weather station	0.
	syl	weath+er sta+tion
	pos	n.
	def	one of a network of meteorological observation posts where weather data is recorded.
weather strip	0.
	syl	weath+er strip
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of compressible material, such as spring metal, felt, etc., that is fitted between the frame of a door or window and the opening part to exclude wind and rain. Also called: {weatherstripping}.
weather vane	0.
	syl	weath+er vane
	pos	n.
	def	a vane designed to indicate the direction in which the wind is blowing.
weather-wise	1.
	syl	weath:er-wise
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions.
weather-wise	2.
	syl	weath:er-wise
	pos	adj.
	def	skilful or experienced in predicting trends in public opinion, reactions, etc.
weatherworn	0.
	syl	weath:er+worn
	pron	<1we@d*2wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {weather-beaten}.
weave	ety	Old English wefan; related to Old High German weban, Old Norse vefa, Greek hyphos, Sanskrit v*_abhis; compare #7web, weevil, wasp 
weaves	infl
	head	weave
	syl	weaves
	pos	vb.
weaving	infl
	head	weave
	syl	weav+ing
	pos	vb.
wove	infl
	head	weave
	or	weaved woven
	syl	wove
	pos	vb.
weaved woven	infl
	head	weave
	or	weaved
	syl	weaved; wo+ven
	pos	vb.
weaved	infl
	head	weave
	or	weaved woven
	syl	weaved.
	pos	vb.
weave	1.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form (a fabric) by interlacing (yarn, etc.), esp. on a loom.
weave	2.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or construct by such a process.
	exam	1	to weave a shawl.
weave	3.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a spider
	def	to make (a web).
weave	4.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to construct by combining separate elements into a whole.
weave	5.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by in, into, through, etc.
	def	to introduce.
	exam	1	to weave factual details into a fiction.
weave	6.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	vb.
	def	to create (a way, etc.) by moving from side to side.
	exam	1	to weave through a crowd.
get weaving	7.
	head	weave
	syl	get weaving.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to hurry; start to do something.
weave	8.
	syl	weave
	pron	<wEv>
	pos	n.
	def	the method or pattern of weaving or the structure of a woven fabric.
	exam	1	a twill weave;
	exam	2	an open weave.
weaver	1.
	syl	weav+er
	pron	<1wEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who weaves, esp. as a means of livelihood.
weaver	2.
	syl	weav+er
	pron	<1wEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {weaverbird}.
weaver	alt
	head	weaverbird
	or	weaverbird
	syl	weav+er
	pos	n.
weaverbird	1.
	or	weaver
	syl	weav:er+bird
	pron	<1wEv*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any small Old World passerine songbird of the chiefly African family having a short thick bill and a dull plumage and building covered nests: includes the house sparrow and whydahs.
weaverbird	2.
	or	weaver
	syl	weav:er+bird
	pron	<1wEv*2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any similar bird of the family of warm regions of the Old World: includes the waxbills, grassfinches, and Java sparrow. Also called: {weaver finch}.
knot	alt
	head	weaver's hitch
	or	weaver's hitch
	syl	knot
	pos	n.
weaver's hitch	0.
	or	knot
	syl	weav+er's hitch
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sheet bend}.
web	ety	Old English webb; related to Old Saxon, Old High German webbi, Old Norse vefr 
web	1.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	any structure, construction, fabric, etc., formed by or as if by weaving or interweaving.
web	2.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	a mesh of fine tough scleroprotein threads built by a spider from a liquid secreted from its spinnerets and used to trap insects. See also {{cobweb} (sense 1)}.
web	3.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar network of threads spun by certain insect larvae, such as the silkworm.
web	4.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric, esp. one in the process of being woven.
web	5.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	a membrane connecting the toes of some aquatic birds or the digits of such aquatic mammals as the otter.
web	6.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	the vane of a bird's feather.
web	7.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	qual	Architect.
	def	the surface of a ribbed vault that lies between the ribs.
web	8.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	the central section of an I-beam or H-beam that joins the two flanges of the beam.
web	9.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	the radial portion of a crank that connects the crankpin to the crankshaft.
web	10.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin piece of superfluous material left attached to a forging; fin.
web	11.a.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous strip of paper as formed on a paper machine or fed from a reel into some printing presses.
web	11.b.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	web offset;
	exam	2	a web press.
web	12.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	the woven edge, without pile, of some carpets.
web	13.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	any structure, construction, etc., that is intricately formed or complex.
	exam	1	a web of intrigue.
webs	infl
	head	web
	syl	webs
	pos	vb.
webbing	infl
	head	web
	syl	web+bing
	pos	vb.
webbed	infl
	head	web
	syl	webbed.
	pos	vb.
web	14.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover with or as if with a web.
web	15.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to entangle or ensnare.
web	16.
	syl	web
	pron	<web>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to construct a web.
webless	sub
	head	web
	syl	web+less
	pos	adj.
weblike	sub
	head	web
	syl	web+2like
	pos	adj.
Sidney (James) 	infl
	head	Webb
	syl	Sid:ney (James) 
	pos	n.
Webb	0.
	syl	Webb
	pron	<web>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron Passfield. 1859-1947, English economist, social historian, and Fabian socialist. He and his wife ({Martha) Be@.a@.trice} (n*'ee 1858-1943, English writer on social and economic problems, collaborated in (1894) and (1906-29), helped found the London School of Economics (1895), and started the (1913).
webbed	1.
	syl	webbed
	pron	<webd>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of the feet of certain animals
	def	having the digits connected by a thin fold of skin; palmate.
webbed	2.
	syl	webbed
	pron	<webd>
	pos	adj.
	def	having, consisting of, or resembling a web.
webbing	1.
	syl	web+bing
	pron	<1webiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong fabric of hemp, cotton, jute, etc., woven in strips and used under springs in upholstery or for straps, etc.
webbing	2.
	syl	web+bing
	pron	<1webiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin that unites the digits of a webbed foot.
webbing	3.
	syl	web+bing
	pron	<1webiG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that forms a web.
webbier	infl
	head	webby
	syl	web+bi+er
	pos	adj.
webbiest	infl
	head	webby
	syl	web+bi+est.
	pos	adj.
webby	0.
	syl	web+by
	pron	<1webi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, resembling, or consisting of a web.
weber	ety	C20: named after W. E. W#7eber 
weber	0.
	syl	we+ber
	pron	<1vAb*>
	pos	n.
	def	the derived SI unit of magnetic flux; the flux that, when linking a circuit of one turn, produces in it an emf of 1 volt as it is reduced to zero at a uniform rate in one second. 1 weber is equivalent to 10%8 maxwells. Symbol: Wb
Weber	1.
	syl	We:ber
	pron	German <1vA:b*r>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {Carl Ma@.ri@.a Frie@.drich Ernst von} (karl ma#!ri$:a #!fri$:dr$I*,c $ernst f@$n). 1786-1826, German composer and conductor. His three romantic operas are (1821), (1823), and (1826).
Ernst Heinrich	2.
	head	Weber
	syl	Ernst Hein:rich
	pron	<ernst> <1hInri*,c>
	def	1795-1878, German physiolo?!gist and anatomist. He introduced the psychological concept of the just noticeable difference between stimuli.
Wilhelm Eduard	4.
	head	Weber
	syl	Wil:helm E:du:ard
	pron	<1vilhelm> <1A:du2art>
	def	brother of Ernst Heinrich Weber. 1804-91, German physicist, who con?!ducted research into electricity and magnetism.
Anton von	infl
	head	Webern
	syl	An:ton von
	pron	<1anto:n> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Webern	0.
	syl	We:bern
	pron	German <1vA:b*rn>
	pos	n.
	def	1883-1945, Austrian composer; pupil of Schoenberg, whose twelve-tone technique he adopted. His works include those for chamber ensemble, such as (1911-13).
webfoot	1.
	syl	web+foot
	pron	<1web2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a foot having the toes connected by folds of skin.
webfoot	2.
	syl	web+foot
	pron	<1web2fut>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	a foot having an abnormal membrane connecting adjacent toes.
web-toed	alt
	head	web-footed
	or	web-footed
	syl	web-toed
	pos	adj.
web-footed	0.
	or	web-toed
	syl	web-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain animals
	def	having webbed feet that facilitate swimming.
web spinner	0.
	syl	web spin+ner
	pos	n.
	def	any small fragile dull-coloured typically tropical insect of the order which has biting mouthparts and constructs silken tunnels in which to live.
webster	ety	Old English webbestre, from webba a weaver, from webb #7web 
webster	0.
	syl	web+ster
	pron	<1webst*>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {{weaver} (sense 1)}.
Daniel	1.
	head	Webster
	syl	Dan:iel.
	def	1782-1852, U.S. politician and orator.
John	2.
	head	Webster
	syl	John.
	def	??1580-??1625, English dramatist, noted for his revenge tragedies (??1612) and (??1613).
Noah	3.
	head	Webster
	syl	No:ah.
	def	1758-1843, U.S. lexicographer, famous for his (1828).
webwheel	1.
	syl	web+wheel
	pron	<1web2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel containing a plate or web instead of spokes.
webwheel	2.
	syl	web+wheel
	pron	<1web2wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel of which the rim, spokes, and centre are in one piece.
wed	ety	Old English weddian; related to Old Frisian weddia, Old Norse vethja, Gothic wadi pledge
weds	infl
	head	wed
	syl	weds
	pos	vb.
wedding	infl
	head	wed
	syl	wed+ding
	pos	vb.
wedded	infl
	head	wed
	or	wed
	syl	wed+ded
	pos	vb.
wed	infl
	or	wedded
	syl	wed.
	pos	vb.
wed	1.
	syl	wed
	pron	<wed>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take (a person of the opposite sex) as a husband or wife; marry.
wed	2.
	syl	wed
	pron	<wed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to join (two people) in matrimony.
wed	3.
	syl	wed
	pron	<wed>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unite closely.
wedded	sub
	head	wed
	syl	wed+ded
	pos	adj.
we'd	0.
	syl	we'd
	pron	<wEd>, <unstressed> <wid>
	usage	contraction of
	def	we had we would.
Wed	0.
	syl	Wed.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Wednesday.
Weddell Sea	0.
	syl	Wed:dell Sea
	pron	<1wedL>
	pos	n.
	def	an arm of the S Atlantic in Antarctica.
wedding	1.a.
	syl	wed+ding
	pron	<1wediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of marrying or the celebration of a marriage.
wedding	1.b.
	syl	wed+ding
	pron	<1wediG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	wedding day.
wedding	2.
	syl	wed+ding
	pron	<1wediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the anniversary of a marriage (in such combinations as {silver wedding} or {diamond wedding) }.
wedding	3.
	syl	wed+ding
	pron	<1wediG>
	pos	n.
	def	the combination or blending of two separate elements.
wedding breakfast	0.
	syl	wed+ding break+fast
	pos	n.
	def	the meal usually served after a wedding ceremony or just before the bride and bridegroom leave for their honeymoon.
wedding cake	0.
	syl	wed+ding cake
	pos	n.
	def	a rich fruit cake, with one, two, or more tiers, covered with almond paste and decorated with royal icing, which is served at a wedding reception.
wedding ring	0.
	syl	wed+ding ring
	pos	n.
	def	a band ring with parallel sides, typically of precious metal, worn to indicate married status.
Frank	infl
	head	Wedekind
	syl	Frank.
	pos	n.
Wedekind	0.
	syl	We:de:kind
	pron	German <1vA:d*2kint>
	pos	n.
	def	1864-1918, German dramatist, whose plays, such as (1891) and (1904), bitterly satirize the sexual repressiveness of society.
wedeling	ety	from German wedeln, literally: to wag
wedeling	0.
	syl	wed+el+ing
	pron	<1vAdLiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a succession of high-speed turns performed in skiing, skateboarding, etc.
wedge	ety	Old English wecg; related to Old Saxon weggi, Old High German wecki, Old Norse veggr wall
wedge	1.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a block of solid material, esp. wood or metal, that is shaped like a narrow V in cross section and can be pushed or driven between two objects or parts of an object in order to split or secure them.
wedge	2.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any formation, structure, or substance in the shape of a wedge.
	exam	1	a wedge of cheese.
wedge	3.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	def	something such as an idea, action, etc., that tends to cause division.
wedge	4.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Golf.
	def	a club, a No. 10 iron with a face angle of more than 50?%, used for bunker shots ({sand wedge}) or pitch shots ({pitching wedge) }.
wedge	5.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a wedge-shaped extension of the high pressure area of an anticyclone, narrower than a ridge.
wedge	6.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the triangular characters used in cuneiform writing.
wedge	7.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a body of troops formed in a V-shape.
wedge	8.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Photog.
	def	a strip of glass coated in such a way that it is clear at one end but becomes progressively more opaque towards the other end: used in making measurements of transmission density.
thin end of the wedge	9.
	head	wedge
	syl	thin end of the wedge.
	def	anything unimportant in itself that implies the start of something much larger.
wedge	10.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure with or as if with a wedge.
wedge	11.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	vb.
	def	to squeeze or be squeezed like a wedge into a narrow space.
wedge	12.
	syl	wedge
	pron	<weJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to force apart or divide with or as if with a wedge.
wedgelike	sub
	head	wedge
	syl	wedge+2like
	pos	adj.
wedgy	sub
	head	wedge
	syl	wedg:y
	pos	adj.
wedge heel	1.
	syl	wedge heel
	pos	n.
	def	a raised shoe heel with the heel and sole forming a solid block.
wedge heel	2.
	syl	wedge heel
	pos	n.
	def	a shoe with such a heel.
wedge-tailed eagle	0.
	syl	wedge-tailed ea:gle
	pos	n.
	def	a large brown Australian eagle, having a wedge-shaped tail and a wingspan of 3 m. Also called: {eaglehawk}.
Wedgwood	ety	C18: named after Josiah Wedgwood (1730-95), English potter
Wedgwood	1.a.
	syl	Wedg+wood
	pron	<1weJwud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	pottery produced, esp. during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, at the Wedgwood factory, near Stoke-on-Trent.
Wedgwood	1.b.
	syl	Wedg+wood
	pron	<1weJwud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	such pottery having applied classical decoration in white on a blue or other coloured ground.
Wedgwood	2.a.
	syl	Wedg+wood
	pron	<1weJwud>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	relating to pottery made at the Wedgwood factory.
Wedgwood	2.b.
	syl	Wedg+wood
	pron	<1weJwud>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	characteristic of such pottery.
	exam	1	Wedgwood blue.
Wedgwood blue	0.a.
	syl	Wedg+wood blue
	pos	n.
	def	a pale blue or greyish-blue colour.
Wedgwood blue	0.b.
	syl	Wedg+wood blue
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	a Wedgwood-blue door.
wedlock	ety	Old English wedl*_ac, from wedd pledge+ -l*_ac, suffix denoting activity, perhaps from l*_ac game, battle (related to Gothic laiks dance, Old Norse leikr) 
wedlock	1.
	syl	wed+lock
	pron	<1wedlok>
	pos	n.
	def	the state of being married.
born	2.
	head	wedlock
	or	conceived out of wedlock
	syl	born
	def	born or conceived when one's parents are not legally married.
Wednesday	ety	Old English W*_odnes d@ag Woden's day, translation of Latin mercurii dies Mercury's day; related to Old Frisian w*_onsdei, Middle Dutch w*_odensdach (Dutch woensdag) 
Wednesday	0.
	syl	Wednes+day
	pron	<1wenzdi>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth day of the week; third day of the working week.
wee	ety	C13: from Old English w*_@ag #7weight 
wee	H1.0.
	syl	wee
	pron	<wE>
	pos	adj.
	def	very small; tiny; minute.
wee	ety	of unknown origin
wee	H2.1.a.
	syl	wee
	pron	<wE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	the act or an instance of urinating.
wee	H2.1.b.
	syl	wee
	pron	<wE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	urine.
wee	H2.2.
	syl	wee
	pron	<wE>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to urinate. {~} Also: {wee-wee}.
weed	ety	Old English weod; related to Old Saxon wiod, Old High German wiota fern
weed	H1.1.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that grows wild and profusely, esp. one that grows among cultivated plants, depriving them of space, food, etc.
the weed	2.a.
	head	weed
	syl	the weed.
	def	tobacco.
weed	H1.2.b.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	a cigarette, often one containing marijuana.
weed	H1.2.c.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	marijuana.
weed	H1.3.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a thin or unprepossessing person.
weed	H1.4.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	an inferior horse, esp. one showing signs of weakness of constitution.
weed	H1.5.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to remove (useless or troublesome plants) from (a garden, etc.).
weeder	sub
	head	weed
	syl	weed+er
	pos	n.
weedless	sub
	head	weed
	syl	weed+less
	pos	adj.
weedlike	sub
	head	weed
	syl	weed+2like
	pos	adj.
weed	ety	Old English w*_@ad, w*_ed; related to Old Saxon w*_ad, Old High German w*_at, Old Norse v*_ath 
weed	H2.0.
	syl	weed
	pron	<wEd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a black crepe band worn to indicate mourning.
weedkiller	0.
	syl	weed+kil:ler
	pron	<1wEd2kil*>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance, usually a chemical or hormone, used for killing weeds.
weed out	0.
	syl	weed out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to separate out, remove, or eliminate (anything unwanted).
	exam	1	to weed out troublesome students.
weeds	ety	pl. of #7weed %2
weeds	1.
	syl	weeds
	pron	<wEdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {widow's weeds}. a widow's black mourning clothes.
weeds	2.
	syl	weeds
	pron	<wEdz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	any clothing.
weedier	infl
	head	weedy
	syl	weed:i+er
	pos	adj.
weediest	infl
	head	weedy
	syl	weed:i+est.
	pos	adj.
weedy	1.
	syl	weed:y
	pron	<1wEdi>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of or containing weeds.
	exam	1	weedy land.
weedy	2.
	syl	weed:y
	pron	<1wEdi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a plant
	def	resembling a weed in rapid or straggling growth.
weedy	3.
	syl	weed:y
	pron	<1wEdi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	thin or weakly in appearance.
weedily	sub
	head	weedy
	syl	weed:i+ly
	pos	adv.
weediness	sub
	head	weedy
	syl	weed:i+ness
	pos	n.
week	ety	Old English wice, wicu, wucu; related to Old Norse vika, Gothic wik*_o order
week	1.
	syl	week
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of seven consecutive days, esp., one beginning with Sunday. Related adj.: {hebdomadal}.
week	2.
	syl	week
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of seven consecutive days beginning from or including a specified day.
	exam	1	Easter week;
	exam	2	a week from Wednesday.
week	3.
	syl	week
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time within a week devoted to work.
week	4.
	syl	week
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	n.
	def	a week devoted to the celebration of a cause.
week	5.
	syl	week
	pron	<wEk>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	seven days before or after a specified day.
	exam	1	I'll visit you Wednesday week.
weekday	0.
	syl	week+day
	pron	<1wEk2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	any day of the week other than Sunday and, often, Saturday.
weekend	1.a.
	syl	week+end
	pron	<2wEk1end>
	pos	n.
	def	the end of the week, esp. the period from Friday night until the end of Sunday.
weekend	1.b.
	syl	week+end
	pron	<2wEk1end>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a weekend party.
weekend	2.
	syl	week+end
	pron	<1wEk2end>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to spend or pass a weekend.
weekender	0.
	syl	week+end+er
	pron	<2wEk1end*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a house, shack, etc., occupied only at weekends, for holidays, etc.
weekends	0.
	syl	week+ends
	pron	<2wEk1endz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	def	at the weekend, esp. regularly or during every weekend.
weekly	1.
	syl	week+ly
	pron	<1wEkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	happening or taking place once a week or every week.
weekly	2.
	syl	week+ly
	pron	<1wEkli>
	pos	adj.
	def	determined or calculated by the week.
weekly	3.
	syl	week+ly
	pron	<1wEkli>
	pos	adv.
	def	once a week or every week.
weeklies	infl
	head	weekly
	syl	week+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weekly	4.
	syl	week+ly
	pron	<1wEkli>
	pos	n.
	def	a newspaper or magazine issued every week.
weeknight	0.
	syl	week+night
	pron	<1wEk2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the evening or night of a weekday.
Thomas	infl
	head	Weelkes
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Weelkes	0.
	syl	Weelkes
	pron	<wElks>
	pos	n.
	def	??1575-1623, English composer of madrigals.
ween	ety	Old English w*_enan; related to Old Saxon w*_anian, Gothic w*_enjan, German w*"ahnen to assume wrongly
ween	0.
	syl	ween
	pron	<wEn>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to think or imagine (something).
weeny	ety	C18: from #7wee %1 with the ending -ny as in #7tiny 
weensy	alt
	head	weeny
	or	weeny
	syl	ween+sy
	pron	<1wEnzi>
	pos	adj.
weenier	infl
	head	weeny
	or	weesier
	syl	wee+ni+er
	pos	adj.
weeniest	infl
	head	weeny
	or	weesiest
	syl	wee+ni+est
	pos	adj.
weesier	infl
	head	weeny
	or	weenier
	syl	wee+si+er
	pos	adj.
weesiest	infl
	head	weeny
	or	weeniest
	syl	wee+si+est.
	pos	adj.
weeny	0.
	or	weensy
	syl	wee+ny
	pron	<1wEni>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	very small; tiny.
weeny-bopper	ety	C20: formed on the model of #7teeny -#7bopper, from weeny, as in teeny-weeny very small
weeny-bopper	0.
	syl	wee:ny-bop:per
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a child of 8 to 12 years, esp. a girl, who is a keen follower of pop music.
weep	ety	Old English w*_epan; related to Gothic w*_opjan, Old High German wuofan, Old Slavonic vabiti to call
weeps	infl
	head	weep
	syl	weeps
	pos	vb.
weeping	infl
	head	weep
	syl	weep+ing
	pos	vb.
wept	infl
	head	weep
	syl	wept.
	pos	vb.
weep	1.
	syl	weep
	pron	<wEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shed (tears) as an expression of grief or unhappiness.
weep	2.
	syl	weep
	pron	<wEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out
	def	to utter, shedding tears.
weep	3.
	syl	weep
	pron	<wEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by for
	def	to mourn or lament (for something).
weep	4.
	syl	weep
	pron	<wEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	to exude (drops of liquid).
weep	5.
	syl	weep
	pron	<wEp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a wound, etc.
	def	to exude a watery or serous fluid. {~}
weep	6.
	syl	weep
	pron	<wEp>
	pos	vb.
	def	a spell of weeping.
weeper	1.
	syl	weep+er
	pron	<1wEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who weeps, esp. a hired mourn?!er.
weeper	2.
	syl	weep+er
	pron	<1wEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	something worn as a sign of mourning.
weeper	3.
	syl	weep+er
	pron	<1wEp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole through a wall, to allow water to drain away.
weeping	0.
	syl	weep+ing
	pron	<1wEpiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	having slender hanging branches.
weepingly	sub
	head	weeping
	syl	weep+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
weeping willow	0.
	syl	weep+ing wil+low
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese willow tree, having long hanging branches: widely planted for ornament.
weepier	infl
	head	weepy
	syl	weep:i+er
	pos	adj.
weepiest	infl
	head	weepy
	syl	weep:i+est.
	pos	adj.
weepy	1.
	syl	weep:y
	pron	<1wEpi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	liable or tending to weep.
weepies	infl
	head	weepy
	syl	weep:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weepy	2.
	syl	weep:y
	pron	<1wEpi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a romantic and sentimental film or book.
weepiness	sub
	head	weepy
	syl	weep:i+ness
	pos	n.
weever	ety	C17: from Old Northern French wivre viper, ultimately from Latin v*_ipera #7viper 
weever	0.
	syl	wee+ver
	pron	<1wEv*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small marine percoid fish of the family such as of European waters, having venomous spines around the gills and the dorsal fin.
weevil	ety	Old English wifel; related to Old High German wibil; compare Old Norse tord*_yfill dungbeetle
weevil	1.
	syl	wee+vil
	pron	<1wEvil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {snout beetle}. any beetle of the family having an elongated snout (rostrum): they are pests, feeding on plants and plant products. See also {boll weevil}.
weevil	2.
	syl	wee+vil
	pron	<1wEvil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {pea} or {bean weevil}. any of various beetles of the family (or the larvae of which live in the seeds of leguminous plants.
weevil	3.
	syl	wee+vil
	pron	<1wEvil>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar or related beetles.
weevily	sub
	head	weevil
	syl	wee+vil:y
	pos	adj.
wee-wee	0.
	syl	wee-wee
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant of {wee} %2.
wef	0.
	syl	w.e.f.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	with effect from.
weft	ety	Old English, related to Old Norse veptr; see #7weave 
weft	0.
	syl	weft
	pron	<weft>
	pos	n.
	def	the yarn woven across the width of the fabric through the lengthwise warp yarn. Also called: {filling, woof}.
Wehrmacht	ety	from Wehr defence+ Macht force
Wehrmacht	0.
	syl	Wehr+macht
	pron	German. <1vA:r2maxt>
	pos	n.
	def	the armed services of the German Third Reich from 1935 to 1945.
Weichsel	0.
	syl	Weich:sel
	pron	<1vIksL>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for the {{Vistula} (sense 1)}.
weigela	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after C. E. Weigel (1748-1831), German physician
weigela	0.
	syl	wei+ge+la
	pron	<wI1gEl*>, <-1JE-> <1wIgil*>
	pos	n.
	def	any caprifoliaceous shrub of the Asian genus having clusters of pink, purple, red, or white showy bell-shaped flowers.
weigh	ety	Old English wegan; related to Old Frisian wega, Old Norse vega, Gothic gawigan, German wiegen 
weigh	H1.1.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to measure the weight of.
weigh	H1.2.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have weight or be heavy.
	exam	1	she weighs more than her sister.
weigh	H1.3.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to apportion according to weight.
weigh	H1.4.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider carefully.
	exam	1	to weigh the facts of a case.
weigh	H1.5.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be influential.
	exam	1	his words weighed little with the jury.
weigh	H1.6.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to be oppressive or burdensome (to).
weigh	H1.7.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to regard or esteem.
weigh anchor	8.
	head	weigh
	syl	weigh anchor.
	def	to raise a vessel's anchor or (of a vessel) to have its anchor raised preparatory to departure.
weighable	sub
	head	weigh
	syl	weigh+a:ble
	pos	adj.
weigher	sub
	head	weigh
	syl	weigh+er
	pos	n.
weigh	ety	C18: variation due to the influence of phrases such as to weigh anchor 
under weigh	infl
	head	weigh
	syl	under weigh.
	pos	n.
weigh	H2.0.
	syl	weigh
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {under way}.
weighbridge	0.
	syl	weigh+bridge
	pron	<1wA2briJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for weighing vehicles, etc., by means of a metal plate set into a road.
weigh down	0.
	syl	weigh down
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to press (a person, etc.) down by or as if by weight.
	exam	1	his troubles weighed him down.
weigh in	1.a.
	syl	weigh in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a boxer or wrestler
	def	to be weighed before a bout.
weigh in	1.b.
	syl	weigh in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a jockey
	def	to be weighed after, or sometimes before, a race.
weigh in	2.
	syl	weigh in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to contribute, as in a discussion, etc..
	exam	1	he weighed in with a few sharp comments.
weigh-in	infl
	head	weigh in
	syl	weigh-in.
	pos	n.
weigh in	3.
	syl	weigh in
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	the act of checking a competitor's weight, as in boxing, horse racing, etc.
weight	ety	Old English wiht; related to Old Frisian, Middle Dutch wicht, Old Norse v*_ett, German Gewicht 
weight	1.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure of the heaviness of an object; the amount anything weighs.
weight	2.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the vertical force experienced by a mass as a result of gravitation. It equals the mass of the body multiplied by the acceleration of free fall. Its units are units of force (such as newtons or poundals) but is often given as a mass unit (kilogram or pound). Symbol.
	exam	1	W
weight	3.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of units used to express the weight of a substance.
	exam	1	troy weight.
weight	4.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit used to measure weight.
	exam	1	the kilogram is the weight used in SI units.
weight	5.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any mass or heavy object used to exert pressure or weigh down.
weight	6.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an oppressive force.
	exam	1	the weight of cares.
weight	7.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any heavy load.
	exam	1	the bag was such a weight.
weight	8.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the main or greatest force: preponderance.
	exam	1	the weight of evidence.
weight	9.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	importance, influence, or consequence.
	exam	1	his opinion carries weight.
weight	10.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	one of a set of coefficients assigned to items of a frequency distribution that are analysed in order to represent the relative importance of the different items.
weight	11.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the apparent blackness of a printed typeface.
weight	12.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an amount of a drug, esp. a pound of cannabis resin.
pull one's weight	13.
	head	weight
	syl	pull one's weight.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take one's share of responsibility.
throw one's weight around	14.
	head	weight
	syl	throw one's weight around.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to act in an overauthoritarian or aggressive manner.
weight	15.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to add weight to.
weight	16.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to burden or oppress.
weight	17.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	to attach a weight or weights to.
weight	18.
	syl	weight
	pron	<wAt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make (fabric, threads, etc.) heavier by treating with mineral substances, etc.
weighter	sub
	head	weight
	syl	weight+er
	pos	n.
weighting	0.
	syl	weight+ing
	pron	<1wAtiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an additional allowance payable in particular instances, esp. one paid to compensate for higher living costs.
	exam	1	a London weighting.
weightlessness	0.
	syl	weight+less+ness
	pron	<1wAtlisnis>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of having little or no weight. Weightlessness is experienced at great distances from the earth because of the reduced gravitational attraction. Also called: {zero gravity}. &- {#!weight+less}
weightlifting	0.
	syl	weight+lift:ing
	pron	<1wAt2liftiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport of lifting barbells of specified weights in a prescribed manner for competition or exercise. &- {#!weight+@!lift@.er}
weight watcher	0.
	syl	weight watch+er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who tries to lose weight, esp. by dieting.
weightier	infl
	head	weighty
	syl	weight:i+er
	pos	adj.
weightiest	infl
	head	weighty
	syl	weight:i+est.
	pos	adj.
weighty	1.
	syl	weight:y
	pron	<1wAti>
	pos	adj.
	def	having great weight.
weighty	2.
	syl	weight:y
	pron	<1wAti>
	pos	adj.
	def	important or momentous.
weighty	3.
	syl	weight:y
	pron	<1wAti>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing anxiety or worry.
weightily	sub
	head	weighty
	syl	weight:i+ly
	pos	adv.
weightiness	sub
	head	weighty
	syl	weight:i+ness
	pos	n.
Wei-hai	alt
	head	Weihai
	or	Weihai
	syl	Wei-hai
	pron	<1wA1hI>
	pos	n.
Weihai	0.
	or	Wei-hai
	syl	Wei+hai
	pron	<1wA1hI>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE China, in NE Shantung on the Yellow Sea: leased to Britain as a naval base (1898-1930). Also called: {Weihaiwei}.
Simone	infl
	head	Weil
	syl	Si:mone
	pron	<si1mcn>
	pos	n.
Weil	0.
	syl	Weil
	pron	French <vIl>
	pos	n.
	def	1909-43, French philosopher and mystic, whose works include (1951), (1952), and (1956).
Kurt	infl
	head	Weill
	syl	Kurt
	pron	<kurt>
	pos	n.
Weill	0.
	syl	Weill
	pron	<vIl>
	pos	n.
	def	1900-50, German composer, in the U.S. from 1935. He wrote the music for Brecht's (1927) and (1928).
Weimar	0.
	syl	Wei+mar
	pron	German <1vImar>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW East Germany: a cultural centre in the 18th and early 19th centuries; scene of the adoption (1919) of the constitution of the Weimar Republic. Pop.: 63361 (1972 est.).
Weimaraner	ety	C20: named after W#7eimar, where the breed was developed
Weimaraner	0.
	syl	Wei+mar+an+er
	pron	<1vIm*2ra:n*>, <1wIm*2ra:->
	pos	n.
	def	an old breed of hound, having a grey usually smooth coat.
Weimar Republic	0.
	syl	Wei+mar Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	the German republic that existed from 1919 to Hitler's accession to power in 1933.
weir	ety	Old English wer; related to Old Norse ver, Old Frisian were, German Wehr 
weir	1.
	syl	weir
	pron	<wi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a low dam that is built across a river to raise the water level, divert the water, or control its flow.
weir	2.
	syl	weir
	pron	<wi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a series of traps or enclosures placed in a stream to catch fish.
weird	ety	Old English (ge) wyrd destiny; related to weorthan to become, Old Norse urthr bane, Old Saxon wurd; see #7{worth %2}
weird	1.
	syl	weird
	pron	<wi*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	suggestive of or relating to the supernatural; eerie.
weird	2.
	syl	weird
	pron	<wi*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	strange or bizarre.
weird	3.
	syl	weird
	pron	<wi*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or relating to fate or the Fates.
weird	4.a.
	syl	weird
	pron	<wi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	fate or destiny.
weird	4.b.
	syl	weird
	pron	<wi*d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the Fates.
weirdly	sub
	head	weird
	syl	weird+ly
	pos	adv.
weirdness	sub
	head	weird
	syl	weird+ness
	pos	n.
weirdo	alt
	head	weirdie
	or	weirdie
	syl	weir+do
	pos	n.
weirdies	infl
	head	weirdie
	or	weirdos
	syl	weir+dies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weirdos	infl
	head	weirdie
	or	weirdies
	syl	weir+dos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
weirdie	0.
	or	weirdo
	syl	weir+die
	pron	<1wi*di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who behaves in a bizarre or eccentric manner.
weird sisters	1.
	syl	weird sis+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another name for the {Fates}.
weird sisters	2.
	syl	weird sis+ters
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	another name for the {Norns} (see {Norn) }.
Weismannism	ety	C19: named after August Weismann (1834-1914), German biologist
Weismannism	0.
	syl	Weis+mann+ism
	pron	<1vIsm*n2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the doctrine of the continuity of the germ plasm. This theory of heredity states that all inheritable characteristics are transmitted by the reproductive cells and that characteristics acquired during the lifetime of the organism are not inherited.
Weisshorn	0.
	syl	Weiss:horn
	pron	<1vIs2hc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Pennine Alps. Height: 4505 m (14781 ft.).
Chaim	infl
	head	Weizmann
	syl	Cha:im
	pron	<1$xIim>
	pos	n.
Weizmann	0.
	syl	Weiz:mann
	pron	<1wItsm*n>, <1wIz->
	pos	n.
	def	1874-1952, Israeli statesman, born in Russia. As a leading Zionist, he was largely responsible for securing the Balfour Declaration (1917); first president of Israel (1949-52).
weka	ety	C19: from Maori, of imitative origin
weka	0.
	syl	we:ka
	pron	<1wAk*>, <1wEk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any flightless New Zealand rail of the genus having a mottled brown plumage and rudimentary wings.
welch	0.
	syl	welch
	pron	<welS>
	pos	vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {welsh}.
welcher	sub
	head	welch
	syl	welch+er
	pos	n.
Welch	H1.0.
	syl	Welch
	pron	<welS>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic spelling of {Welsh}.
Raquel	infl
	head	Welch
	syl	Ra:quel
	pron	<1r@kel>
	pos	n.
Welch	H2.0.
	syl	Welch
	pron	<welS>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1942, U.S. film actress, widely regarded as a sex symbol.
welcome	ety	C12: changed (through influence of #7well %1) from Old English wilcuma (agent noun referring to a welcome guest), wilcume (a greeting of welcome), from wil #7will %2#7+ cuman to #7come 
welcome	1.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	gladly and cordially received or admitted.
	exam	1	a welcome guest.
welcome	2.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	bringing pleasure or gratitude.
	exam	1	a welcome gift.
welcome	3.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	freely permitted or invited.
	exam	1	you are welcome to call.
welcome	4.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	under no obligation (only in such phrases as {you're welcome} or {he's welcome}, as conventional responses to thanks). {~}
welcome	5.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	an expression of cordial greeting, esp. to a person whose arrival is desired or pleasing.
welcome	6.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of greeting or receiving a person or thing; reception.
	exam	1	the new theory had a cool welcome.
wear out one's welcome	7.
	head	welcome
	syl	wear out one's welcome.
	def	to come more often or stay longer than is acceptable or pleasing.
welcome	8.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to greet the arrival of (visitors, guests, etc.) cordially or gladly.
welcome	9.
	syl	wel+come
	pron	<1welk*m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to receive or accept, esp. gladly.
welcomely	sub
	head	welcome
	syl	wel+come+ly
	pos	adv.
welcomeness	sub
	head	welcome
	syl	wel+come+ness
	pos	n.
welcomer	sub
	head	welcome
	syl	wel+com+er
	pos	n.
weld	H1.1.
	syl	weld
	pron	<weld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to unite (pieces of metal or plastic) together, as by softening with heat and hammering or by fusion.
weld	H1.2.
	syl	weld
	pron	<weld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bring or admit of being brought into close association or union.
weld	H1.3.
	syl	weld
	pron	<weld>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint formed by welding.
weldable	sub
	head	weld
	syl	weld+a:ble
	pos	adj.
weldability	sub
	head	weld
	syl	weld+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
welder	sub
	head	weld
	or	weldor
	syl	weld+er
	pos	n.
weldor	sub
	head	weld
	or	welder
	syl	wel+dor
	pos	n.
weldless	sub
	head	weld
	syl	weld+less
	pos	adj.
weld	ety	C14: from Low German; compare Middle Low German walde, waude, Dutch wouw 
wold	infl
	head	weld
	or	woald
	syl	wold
	pron	<w*uld>
	pos	n.
woald	infl
	head	weld
	or	wold
	syl	woald
	pron	<w*uld>
	pos	n.
weld	H2.1.
	syl	weld
	pron	<weld>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow dye obtained from the plant dyer's rocket.
weld	H2.2.
	syl	weld
	pron	<weld>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dyer's rocket}.
Weld	0.
	syl	Weld
	pron	<weld>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.e@.rick A@.lo@.y@.sius}. 1823-91, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1864-65).
welfare	ety	C14: from the phrase wel fare; related to Old Norse velferth, German Wohlfahrt; see #7well %1#7, fare 
welfare	1.
	syl	wel+fare
	pron	<1wel2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	health, happiness, prosperity, and well-being in general.
welfare	2.a.
	syl	wel+fare
	pron	<1wel2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	financial and other assistance given to people in need.
welfare	2.b.
	syl	wel+fare
	pron	<1wel2fe*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	welfare services.
welfare	3.
	syl	wel+fare
	pron	<1wel2fe*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {welfare work}. plans or work to better the social or economic conditions of various underprivileged groups.
the welfare	4.
	head	welfare
	syl	the welfare.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	the public agencies involved with giving such assistance.
on welfare	5.
	head	welfare
	syl	on welfare.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	in receipt of financial aid from a government agency or other source.
welfare state	1.
	syl	wel+fare state
	pos	n.
	def	a system in which the government undertakes the chief responsibility for providing for the social and economic security of its population, usually through unemployment insurance, old-age pensions, and other social-security measures.
welfare state	2.
	syl	wel+fare state
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a social system characterized by such policies.
welfarism	0.
	syl	wel+far+ism
	pron	<1wel2fe*riz*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	policies or attitudes associated with a welfare state.
welkin	ety	Old English wolcen, welcen; related to Old Frisian wolken, Old Saxon, Old High German wolcan 
welkin	0.
	syl	wel+kin
	pron	<1welkin>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the sky, heavens, or upper air.
Welkom	0.
	syl	Wel+kom
	pron	<1welk*m>, <1vel->
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central South Africa, in the Orange Free State. Pop.: 131767 (1970). |&2945|
well	ety	Old English wel; related to Old High German wala, wola (German wohl) , Old Norse val, Gothic waila 
better	infl
	head	well
	syl	bet+ter
	pos	adv.
best	infl
	head	well
	syl	best.
	pos	adv.
well	H1.1.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used in combination
	def	in a satisfactory manner.
	exam	1	the party went very well.
well	H1.2.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	usage	often used in combination
	def	in a good, skilful, or pleasing manner.
	exam	1	she plays the violin well.
well	H1.3.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a correct or careful manner.
	exam	1	listen well to my words.
well	H1.4.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a comfortable or prosperous manner.
	exam	1	to live well.
well	H1.5.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	usage	usually used with auxiliaries
	def	suitably; fittingly.
	exam	1	you can't very well say that.
well	H1.6.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	intimately.
	exam	1	I knew him well.
well	H1.7.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a kind or favourable manner.
	exam	1	she speaks well of you.
well	H1.8.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	to a great or considerable extent; fully.
	exam	1	to be well informed.
well	H1.9.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	by a considerable margin.
	exam	1	let me know well in advance.
well	H1.10.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	usage	preceded by could, might, or may
	def	indeed.
	exam	1	you may well have to do it yourself.
all very well	11.
	head	well
	syl	all very well.
	def	used ironically to express discontent, dissent, etc.
well	H1.12.a.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	in addition; too.
well	H1.12.b.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	usage	preceded by may or might
	def	with equal effect.
	exam	1	you might as well come.
as well as	13.
	head	well
	syl	as well as.
	def	in addition to.
(just) as well	14.
	head	well
	syl	(just) as well.
	def	preferable or advisable.
	exam	1	it would be just as well if you paid me now.
leave well (enough) alone	15.
	head	well
	syl	leave well (enough) alone.
	def	to refrain from interfering with something that is satisfactory.
well and good	16.
	head	well
	syl	well and good.
	def	used to indicate calm acceptance, as of a decision.
	exam	1	if you accept my offer, well and good.
well	H1.17.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	usage	when prenominal, usually used with a negative
	def	in good health.
	exam	1	I'm very well, thank you;
	exam	2	he's not a well man.
well	H1.18.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	satisfactory, agreeable, or pleasing.
well	H1.19.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	prudent; advisable.
	exam	1	it would be well to make no comment.
well	H1.20.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	prosperous or comfortable.
well	H1.21.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	adv.
	def	fortunate or happy.
	exam	1	it is well that you agreed to go.
well	H1.22.a.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of surprise, indignation, or reproof.
well	H1.22.b.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression of anticipation in waiting for an answer or remark. {~}
well	H1.23.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression used to preface a remark, gain time, etc..
	exam	1	well, I don't think I will come.
well	ety	Old English wella; related to Old High German wella (German Welle wave), Old Norse vella boiling heat
well	H2.1.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole or shaft that is excavated, drilled, bored, or cut into the earth so as to tap a supply of water, oil, gas, etc.
well	H2.2.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural pool where ground water comes to the surface.
well	H2.3.a.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a cavity, space, or vessel used to contain a liquid.
well	H2.3.b.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	an inkwell.
well	H2.4.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	an open shaft through the floors of a building, such as one used for a staircase.
well	H2.5.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a deep enclosed space in a building or between buildings that is open to the sky to permit light and air to enter.
well	H2.6.a.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a bulkheaded compartment built around a ship's pumps for protection and ease of access.
well	H2.6.b.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {cockpit}.
well	H2.7.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a perforated tank in the hold of a fishing boat for keeping caught fish alive.
well	H2.8.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	usage	in England
	def	the open space in the centre of a law court.
well	H2.9.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	n.
	def	a source, esp. one that provides a continuous supply.
	exam	1	he is a well of knowledge.
well	H2.10.
	syl	well
	pron	<wel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to flow or cause to flow upwards or outwards.
	exam	1	tears welled from her eyes.
we'll	0.
	syl	we'll
	pron	<wEl>
	usage	contraction of
	def	we will we shall.
(well advised	infl
	head	well-advised
	syl	(well advised
	pos	adj.
well-advised	0.
	syl	well-ad:vised
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-advised	1.
	syl	well-ad:vised
	pos	adj.
	def	acting with deliberation or reason.
well-advised	2.
	syl	well-ad:vised
	pos	adj.
	def	well thought out; considered.
	exam	1	a well-advised plan.
Welland Canal	0.
	syl	Wel+land Ca+nal
	pron	<1wel*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a canal in S Canada, in Ontario, linking Lake Erie to Lake Ontario: part of the St. Lawrence Seaway, with eight locks. Length: 44 km (28 miles). Also called: {Welland Ship Canal}.
(well appointed	infl
	head	well-appointed
	syl	(well appointed
	pos	adj.
well-appointed	0.
	syl	well-ap:point+ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	well equipped or furnished; properly supplied.
wellaway	ety	Old English, from wei l*_a wei, variant of w*_a l*_a w*_a, literally: woe&! lo woe
wellaway	0.
	syl	well+a:way
	pron	<1wel*1wA>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	woe&! alas&!
(well balanced	infl
	head	well-balanced
	syl	(well balanced
	pos	adj.
well-balanced	0.
	syl	well-bal:anced
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-balanced	1.
	syl	well-bal:anced
	pos	adj.
	def	having good balance or proportions.
well-balanced	2.
	syl	well-bal:anced
	pos	adj.
	def	of balanced mind; sane or sensible.
wellbeing	0.
	syl	well+be:ing
	pron	<1wel1bEiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition of being contented, healthy, or successful; welfare.
(well bred	infl
	head	well-bred
	syl	(well bred
	pos	adj.
well-bred	0.
	syl	well-bred
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-bred	1.
	syl	well-bred
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {well-born}. of respected or noble lineage.
well-bred	2.
	syl	well-bred
	pos	adj.
	def	indicating good breeding: well-bred manners.
well-bred	3.
	syl	well-bred
	pos	adj.
	def	of good thoroughbred stock: a well-bred spaniel.
(well chosen	infl
	head	well-chosen
	syl	(well chosen
	pos	adj.
well-chosen	0.
	syl	well-cho:sen
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	. carefully selected to produce a desired effect; apt.
	exam	1	a few well-chosen words may be more effective than a long speech.
(well connected	infl
	head	well-connected
	syl	(well connected
	pos	adj.
well-connected	0.
	syl	well-con:nect+ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having influential or important relatives or friends.
(well disposed	infl
	head	well-disposed
	syl	(well disposed
	pos	adj.
well-disposed	0.
	syl	well-dis:posed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	inclined to be sympathetic, kindly, or friendly.
	exam	1	he was never well disposed towards her relatives.
(well done	infl
	head	well-done
	syl	(well done
	pos	adj.
well-done	0.
	syl	well-done
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-done	1.
	syl	well-done
	pos	adj.
	usage	of food, esp. meat
	def	cooked thoroughly.
well-done	2.
	syl	well-done
	pos	adj.
	def	made or accomplished satisfactorily.
(George) Orson	infl
	head	Welles
	syl	(George) Or:son
	pron	<1c:sN>
	pos	n.
Welles	0.
	syl	Welles
	pron	<welz>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1915, U.S. film director, actor, and producer. His (1941) and (1942) are regarded as film classics.
Arthur	1.
	head	Wellesley
	syl	Ar:thur.
	def	See (1st Duke of) {Wellington}.
Wellesley	2.
	syl	Welles:ley
	pron	<1welzli>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {Rich@.ard Col@.ley}, Marquis Wellesley. 1760-1842, British administrator. As governor general of Bengal (1797-1805) he consolidated British power in India.
Egon	infl
	head	Wellesz
	syl	E:gon
	pron	<1A:gcn>
	pos	n.
Wellesz	0.
	syl	Wel:lesz
	pron	German <1veles>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1974, British composer, born in Austria.
(well favoured	infl
	head	well-favoured
	syl	(well favoured
	pos	adj.
well-favoured	0.
	syl	well-fa:voured
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having good features; good-looking.
(well fed	infl
	head	well-fed
	syl	(well fed
	pos	adj.
well-fed	0.
	syl	well-fed
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-fed	1.
	syl	well-fed
	pos	adj.
	def	having a nutritious diet; well nourished.
well-fed	2.
	syl	well-fed
	pos	adj.
	def	plump; fat.
(well found	infl
	head	well-found
	syl	(well found
	pos	adj.
well-found	0.
	syl	well-found
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	furnished or supplied with all or most necessary things.
(well founded	infl
	head	well-founded
	syl	(well founded
	pos	adj.
well-founded	0.
	syl	well-found:ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having good grounds.
	exam	1	well-founded rumours.
(well groomed	infl
	head	well-groomed
	syl	(well groomed
	pos	adj.
well-groomed	0.
	syl	well-groomed
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-groomed	1.
	syl	well-groomed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person
	def	having a tidy pleasing appearance.
well-groomed	2.
	syl	well-groomed
	pos	adj.
	def	kept tidy and neat.
	exam	1	a well-groomed garden.
well-groomed	3.
	syl	well-groomed
	pos	adj.
	def	well turned out and tended.
	exam	1	a well-groomed horse.
(well grounded	infl
	head	well-grounded
	syl	(well grounded
	pos	adj.
well-grounded	0.
	syl	well-ground:ed
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-grounded	1.
	syl	well-ground:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	well instructed in the basic elements of a subject.
well-grounded	2.
	syl	well-ground:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for {well-founded}.
wellhead	1.
	syl	well+head
	pron	<1wel2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	the source of a well or stream.
wellhead	2.
	syl	well+head
	pron	<1wel2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	a source, fountainhead, or origin.
(well heeled	infl
	head	well-heeled
	syl	(well heeled
	pos	adj.
well-heeled	0.
	syl	well-heeled
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) . Slang.
	def	rich; prosperous; wealthy.
(well hung	infl
	head	well-hung
	syl	(well hung
	pos	adj.
well-hung	0.
	syl	well-hung
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	(of game) hung for a sufficient length of time.
wellies	0.
	syl	wel+lies
	pron	<1weliz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	Wellington boots.
well in	1.
	syl	well in
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by with
	def	on good terms (with).
	exam	1	the foreman was well in with the management.
well in	2.
	syl	well in
	pos	adj.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	postpositive
	def	rich; prosperous.
(well informed	infl
	head	well-informed
	syl	(well informed
	pos	adj.
well-informed	0.
	syl	well-in:formed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	.
well-informed	1.
	syl	well-in:formed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	having knowledge about a great variety of subjects.
	exam	1	he seems to be a well-informed person.
well-informed	2.
	syl	well-in:formed
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	possessing reliable information on a particular subject.
Wellingborough	0.
	syl	Wel+ling+bor+ough
	pron	<1weliGb*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in Northamptonshire. Pop.: 37589 (1971).
Wellington	H1.1.
	syl	Wel+ling+ton
	pron	<1weliGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of New Zealand, on SW North Island: chief livestock producer in New Zealand. Capital: Wellington. Pop.: 552640 (1971). Area: 28153 sq. km (10870 sq. miles).
Wellington	H1.2.
	syl	Wel+ling+ton
	pron	<1weliGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of New Zealand, a port on S North Island: became capital in 1865; university (1897). Pop.: 141000 (1974 est.).
st Duke of	infl
	head	Wellington
	syl	1st Duke of
	pos	n.
Wellington	H2.0.
	syl	Wel:ling:ton
	pron	<1weliGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	title of Arthur Wellesley. 1769-1852, British soldier and statesman; prime minister (1828-30). He was given command of the British forces against the French in the Peninsular War (1808-14) and routed Napoleon at Waterloo (1815).
Wellington boots	ety	C19: named after the 1st Duke of Wellington 
Wellington boots	1.
	syl	Wel+ling+ton boots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	Also called: {gumboots}. knee-length or calf-length rubber or rubberized boots, worn esp. in wet conditions. Often shortened to {wellies}.
Wellington boots	2.
	syl	Wel+ling+ton boots
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	military leather boots covering the front of the knee but cut away at the back to allow easier bending of the knee.
wellingtonia	ety	C19: named after the 1st Duke of Wellington 
wellingtonia	0.
	syl	wel+ling+ton+i:a
	pron	<2weliG1t*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {big tree}.
(well intentioned	infl
	head	well-intentioned
	syl	(well intentioned
	pos	adj.
well-intentioned	0.
	syl	well-in:ten:tioned
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having or indicating benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results.
(well knit	infl
	head	well-knit
	syl	(well knit
	pos	adj.
well-knit	0.
	syl	well-knit
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	. strong, firm, or sturdy.
(well known	infl
	head	well-known
	syl	(well known
	pos	adj.
well-known	0.
	syl	well-known
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-known	1.
	syl	well-known
	pos	adj.
	def	widely known; famous; celebrated.
well-known	2.
	syl	well-known
	pos	adj.
	def	known fully or clearly.
(well mannered	infl
	head	well-mannered
	syl	(well mannered
	pos	adj.
well-mannered	0.
	syl	well-man:nered
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having good manners; courteous; polite.
(well meaning	infl
	head	well-meaning
	syl	(well meaning
	pos	adj.
well-meaning	0.
	syl	well-mean:ing
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having or indicating good or benevolent intentions, usually with unfortunate results.
well-nigh	0.
	syl	well-nigh
	pos	adv.
	def	nearly; almost.
	exam	1	it's well-nigh three o'clock. #e
(well off	infl
	head	well-off
	syl	(well off
	pos	adj.
well-off	0.
	syl	well-off
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-off	1.
	syl	well-off
	pos	adj.
	def	in a comfortable or favourable position or state.
well-off	2.
	syl	well-off
	pos	adj.
	def	financially well provided for; moderately rich.
(well oiled	infl
	head	well-oiled
	syl	(well oiled
	pos	adj.
well-oiled	0.
	syl	well-oiled
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	. affected by alcoholic liquor; drunk and loquacious.
(well preserved	infl
	head	well-preserved
	syl	(well preserved
	pos	adj.
well-preserved	0.
	syl	well-pre:served
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-preserved	1.
	syl	well-pre:served
	pos	adj.
	def	kept in a good condition.
well-preserved	2.
	syl	well-pre:served
	pos	adj.
	def	continuing to appear youthful.
	exam	1	she was a well-preserved old lady.
(well read	infl
	head	well-read
	syl	(well read
	pos	adj.
well-read	0.
	syl	well-read
	pron	<1wel1red>
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	having read widely and intelligently; erudite.
(well rounded	infl
	head	well-rounded
	syl	(well rounded
	pos	adj.
well-rounded	0.
	syl	well-round:ed
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-rounded	1.
	syl	well-round:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	rounded in shape or well developed.
	exam	1	a well-rounded figure.
well-rounded	2.
	syl	well-round:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	full, varied, and satisfying.
	exam	1	a well-rounded life.
well-rounded	3.
	syl	well-round:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	well planned and balanced.
	exam	1	a well-rounded programme. |&1750|
Wells	H1.0.
	syl	Wells
	pron	<welz>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW England, in Somerset: 12th-century cathedral. Pop.: 8586 (1971).
H (erbert) G (eorge) 	infl
	head	Wells
	syl	H (erbert) G (eorge) .
	pos	n.
Wells	H2.0.
	syl	Wells
	pron	<welz>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1946, English writer. His science-fiction stories include (1895), (1898), and (1933). His novels on contemporary social questions, such as (1905), (1909), and (1909), affected the opinions of his day. His nonfiction works include (1920).
(well spoken	infl
	head	well-spoken
	syl	(well spoken
	pos	adj.
well-spoken	0.
	syl	well-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-spoken	1.
	syl	well-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	having a clear, articulate, and socially acceptable accent and way of speaking.
well-spoken	2.
	syl	well-spo:ken
	pos	adj.
	def	spoken satisfactorily or pleasingly.
wellspring	1.
	syl	well+spring
	pos	n.
	def	the source of a spring or stream; fountain?!head.
wellspring	2.
	syl	well+spring
	pos	n.
	def	a source of continual or abundant supply.
(well stacked	infl
	head	well-stacked
	syl	(well stacked
	pos	adj.
well-stacked	0.
	syl	well-stacked
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) . Brit. slang.
	def	(of a woman) of voluptuous proportions.
well sweep	0.
	syl	well sweep
	pos	n.
	def	a device for raising buckets from and lowering them into a well, consisting of a long pivoted pole, the bucket being attached to one end by a long rope.
(well tempered	infl
	head	well-tempered
	syl	(well tempered
	pos	adj.
well-tempered	0.
	syl	well-tem:pered
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) .
	def	(of a musical scale or instrument) conforming to the system of equal temperament. See {{temperament} (sense 4)}.
well-thought-of	0.
	syl	well-thought-of
	pos	adj.
	def	having a good reputation; respected.
well-to-do	0.
	syl	well-to-do
	pos	adj.
	def	moderately wealthy.
(well turned	infl
	head	well-turned
	syl	(well turned
	pos	adj.
well-turned	0.
	syl	well-turned
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-turned	1.
	syl	well-turned
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a phrase, speech, etc.
	def	apt and pleasingly sonorous.
well-turned	2.
	syl	well-turned
	pos	adj.
	def	having a pleasing shape.
	exam	1	a well-turned leg.
(well upholstered	infl
	head	well-upholstered
	syl	(well upholstered
	pos	adj.
well-upholstered	0.
	syl	well-up:hol:stered
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive) Informal.
	def	(of a person) fat.
well-wisher	0.
	syl	well-wish:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who shows benevolence or sympathy towards a person, cause, etc.
well-wishing	sub
	head	well-wisher
	syl	well-2wish:ing
	pos	adj. n.
(well worn	infl
	head	well-worn
	syl	(well worn
	pos	adj.
well-worn	0.
	syl	well-worn
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
well-worn	1.
	syl	well-worn
	pos	adj.
	def	so much used as to be affected by wear.
	exam	1	a well-worn coat.
well-worn	2.
	syl	well-worn
	pos	adj.
	def	used too often; hackneyed.
	exam	1	a well-worn phrase.
Wels	0.
	syl	Wels
	pron	German <vels>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in N central Austria, in Upper Austria. Pop.: 47279 (1971).
Welsbach burner	ety	C19: named after Carl Auer, Baron von Welsbach (1858-1929), Austrian chemist, who invented it
Welsbach burner	0.
	syl	Wels+bach burn+er
	pron	<1welzb@k>, German <1velzbax>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of gaslight in which a mantle containing thorium and cerium compounds becomes incandescent when heated by a gas flame.
welsh	ety	C19: of unknown origin
welch	alt
	head	welsh
	or	welsh
	syl	welch
	pron	<welS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
welsh	1.
	or	welch
	syl	welsh
	pron	<welS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to fail to pay a gambling debt.
welsh	2.
	or	welch
	syl	welsh
	pron	<welS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to fail to fulfil an obligation.
welsher	sub
	head	welsh
	or	welcher
	syl	welsh+er
	pos	n.
welcher	sub
	head	welsh
	or	welsher
	syl	welch+er
	pos	n.
Welsh	ety	Old English W*_elisc, W*_@alisc; related to wealh foreigner, Old High German walahisc (German welsch) , Old Norse valskr, Latin Volcae 
Welsh	1.
	syl	Welsh
	pron	<welS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Wales, its people, their Celtic language, or their dialect of English.
Welsh	2.
	syl	Welsh
	pron	<welS>
	pos	n.
	def	a language of Wales, belonging to the S Celtic branch of the Indo-European family. Welsh shows considerable diversity between dialects.
the Welsh	3.
	head	Welsh
	syl	the Welsh.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	the natives or inhabitants of Wales collectively.
Welsh	xref
	syl	Welsh
	pron	<welS>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also (rare): {Welch}.
Welsh corgi	0.
	syl	Welsh cor+gi
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {corgi}.
Welsh dresser	0.
	syl	Welsh dress+er
	pos	n.
	def	a sideboard with drawers and cupboards below and open shelves above.
Welsh harp	0.
	syl	Welsh harp
	pos	n.
	def	a type of harp in which the strings are arranged in three rows, used esp. for the accompaniment of singing, improvisation on folk tunes, etc.
Welshwoman	alt
	head	Welshman
	or	Welshman
	syl	Welsh+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
Welshmen	infl
	head	Welshman
	or	Welshwomen
	syl	Welsh+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Welshwomen	infl
	head	Welshman
	or	Welshmen
	syl	Welsh+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Welshman	0.
	or	Welshwoman
	syl	Welsh+man
	pron	<1welSm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of Wales.
Welsh mountain pony	0.
	syl	Welsh moun+tain po:ny
	pos	n.
	def	a small sturdy but graceful breed of pony used mostly for riding, originally from Wales.
Welsh poppy	0.
	syl	Welsh pop+py
	pos	n.
	def	a perennial W European papaveraceous plant, with large yellow flowers.
Welsh rabbit	ety	C18: a fanciful coinage; rarebit is a later folk-etymological variant
Welsh rabbit	0.
	syl	Welsh rab+bit
	pos	n.
	def	a savoury dish consisting of melted cheese sometimes mixed with milk, seasonings, etc., on hot buttered toast. Also called: {Welsh rarebit, rarebit}.
Welsh springer spaniel	0.
	syl	Welsh spring+er span+iel
	pos	n.
	def	a red-and-white breed of spaniel slightly smaller than the English springer spaniel.
Welsh terrier	0.
	syl	Welsh ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a wire-haired breed of terrier with a black-and-tan coat.
welt	ety	C15: origin unknown
welt	1.
	syl	welt
	pron	<welt>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised or strengthened seam or edge, sewn in or on a knitted garment.
welt	2.
	syl	welt
	pron	<welt>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {weal} %1.
welt	3.
	syl	welt
	pron	<welt>
	pos	n.
	usage	in shoemaking
	def	a strip of leather, etc., put in between the outer sole and the inner sole and upper.
welt	4.
	syl	welt
	pron	<welt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put a welt in (a garment, etc.).
welt	5.
	syl	welt
	pron	<welt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or flog soundly.
Weltanschauung	ety	from Welt world+ Anschauung view
Weltanschauung	0.
	syl	Welt+an+schau+ung
	pron	German. <1veltan2SauuG>
	pos	n.
	def	a comprehensive view or personal philosophy of human life and the universe.
welter	ety	C13: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch weltern; related to Old High German walzan, welzen to roll
welter	1.
	syl	wel+ter
	pron	<1welt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to roll about, writhe, or wallow.
welter	2.
	syl	wel+ter
	pron	<1welt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of the sea
	def	to surge, heave, or toss.
welter	3.
	syl	wel+ter
	pron	<1welt*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lie drenched in a liquid, esp. blood.
welter	4.
	syl	wel+ter
	pron	<1welt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a rolling motion, as of the sea.
welter	5.
	syl	wel+ter
	pron	<1welt*>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a confused mass; jumble.
welterweight	1.a.
	syl	wel+ter+weight
	pron	<1welt*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a professional boxer weighing 140-147 pounds (63.5-66.5 kg).
welterweight	1.b.
	syl	wel+ter+weight
	pron	<1welt*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	an amateur boxer weighing 63.5-67 kg (140-148 pounds).
welterweight	1.c.
	syl	wel+ter+weight
	pron	<1welt*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a great welterweight era.
welterweight	2.
	syl	wel+ter+weight
	pron	<1welt*2wAt>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestler in a similar weight category (usually 154-172 pounds (70-78 kg)).
Weltpolitik	ety	literally: world politics
Weltpolitik	0.
	syl	Welt+po+li+tik
	pron	German. <1veltpoli2tEk>
	pos	n.
	def	the policy of partici?!pation in world affairs.
Weltschmerz	ety	literally: world pain
Weltschmerz	0.
	syl	Welt+schmerz
	pron	German. <1velt2Smerts>
	pos	n.
	def	sadness or melancholy at the evils of the world; world-weariness.
welwitschia	ety	C19: named after F. M. J. Welwitsch (1807-72), Portuguese botanist, born in Austria
welwitschia	0.
	syl	wel+witsch:i:a
	pron	<wel1wiCi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a gymnosperm plant, of arid regions of tropical and southern Africa, consisting of two large woody leaves lying on the ground with a conelike structure arising between them: order
Welwyn Garden City	0.
	syl	Wel+wyn Gar+den Cit:y
	pron	<1welin>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in SE England, in Hertfordshire: established (1920) as a planned industrial and residential community. Pop.: 40369 (1971).
Wembley	0.
	syl	Wem+bley
	pron	<1wembli>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Greater London borough of Brent: site of the English national soccer stadium.
wen	ety	Old English wenn; related to Danish dialect van, v@ane, Dutch wenn 
wen	H1.0.
	syl	wen
	pron	<wen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	a sebaceous cyst, esp. one occurring on the scalp.
wen	ety	Old English wen, wyn 
wen	H2.0.
	syl	wen
	pron	<wen>
	pos	n.
	def	a rune having the sound of Modern English
Wenceslas	alt
	head	Wenceslaus
	or	Wenceslaus
	syl	Wen:ces:las
	pron	<1wensisl*s>
	pos	n.
Wenceslaus	1.
	or	Wenceslas
	syl	Wen:ces:laus
	pron	<1wensisl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	1361-1419, Holy Roman Emperor (1378-1400) and, as {Wenceslaus IV}, king of Bohemia (1378-1419).
Saint	2.
	head	Wenceslaus
	syl	Saint
	def	called ??907-929, duke of Bohemia (??925-29); patron saint of Czechoslovakia. Feast day: Sept. 28.
wench	ety	Old English wencel child, from wancol weak; related to Old High German wanchal, wank*_on 
wench	1.
	syl	wench
	pron	<wenC>
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or young woman, esp. a buxom or lively one: now used facetiously.
wench	2.
	syl	wench
	pron	<wenC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a female servant.
wench	3.
	syl	wench
	pron	<wenC>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a prostitute.
wench	4.
	syl	wench
	pron	<wenC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to frequent the company of prostitutes.
wencher	sub
	head	wench
	syl	wench+er
	pos	n.
wend	ety	Old English wendan; related to Old High German wenten, Gothic wandjan; see #7wind %2
wend	0.
	syl	wend
	pron	<wend>
	pos	vb.
	def	to direct (one's course or way); travel.
Wend	0.
	syl	Wend
	pron	<wend>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in medieval European history
	def	a Sorb; a member of the Slavonic people who inhabited the area between the Rivers Saale and Oder in the early Middle Ages and were conquered by Germanic invaders by the 12th century. See also {Lusatia}.
Wendish	1.
	syl	Wend+ish
	pron	<1wendiS>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the Wends.
Wendish	2.
	syl	Wend+ish
	pron	<1wendiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the West Slavonic language of the Wends. See also {Sorbian}.
Wendy house	ety	C20: named after the house built for Wendy, the girl in J. M. Barrie's play Peter Pan (1904)
Wendy house	0.
	syl	Wen+dy house
	pron	<1wendi>
	pos	n.
	def	a small model house that children can enter and play in.
wensleydale	ety	named after Wensleydale, North Yorkshire
wensleydale	1.
	syl	wens+ley+dale
	pron	<1wenzli2deil>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of white cheese with a flaky texture.
wensleydale	2.
	syl	wens+ley+dale
	pron	<1wenzli2deil>
	pos	n.
	def	a breed of sheep with long woolly fleece.
went	0.
	syl	went
	pron	<went>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {go}.
wentletrap	ety	C18: from Dutch winteltrap spiral shell, from wintel, earlier windel, from wenden to wind+ trap a step, stairs
wentletrap	0.
	syl	wen+tle+trap
	pron	<1wentL2tr@p>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine gastropod mollusc of the family having a long pointed pale-coloured longitudinally ridged shell.
Thomas	infl
	head	Wentworth
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Wentworth	0.
	syl	Went:worth
	pron	<1wentw*$T>
	pos	n.
	def	See (Earl of) {Strafford}.
wept	0.
	syl	wept
	pron	<wept>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {weep}.
were	ety	Old English w*_erun, w@aron past tense plural of wesan to be; related to Old Norse vera, Old Frisian weria, Old High German wer*_on to last#e Usage. Were, as a remnant of the past subjunctive in English, is used in formal contexts in clauses expressing hypotheses (if he were to die, she would inherit everything) , suppositions contrary to fact (if I were you, I would be careful) , and desire (I wish he were there now) . In informal speech, however, was is often used instead.
were	0.
	syl	were
	pron	<wR:>, <unstressed> <w*>
	pos	vb.
	def	the plural form of the past tense (indicative mood) of {be} and the singular form used with It is also used as a subjunctive, esp. in conditional sentences.
we're	0.
	syl	we're
	pron	<wi*>
	usage	contraction of
	def	we are.
weren't	0.
	syl	were:n't
	pron	<wR:nt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	were not.
werewolf	ety	Old English werewulf, from wer man+ wulf #7wolf ; related to Old High German werwolf, Middle Dutch weerwolf 
werewolves	infl
	head	werewolf
	syl	were+wolves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
werewolf	0.
	syl	were+wolf
	pron	<1wi*2wulf>, <1we*->
	pos	n.
	def	a person fabled in folklore and superstition to have been changed into a wolf by being bewitched or said to be able to assume wolf form at will.
wergild	ety	Old English wergeld, from wer man (related to Old Norse ver, Latin vir) +gield tribute (related to Gothic gild, Old High German gelt payment); see #7yield 
weregild	infl
	head	wergild
	or	wergeld
	syl	were+gild
	pron	<1wR:2gild>, <1we*->
	pos	n.
wergeld	infl
	head	wergild
	or	weregild
	syl	wer+geld
	pron	<1wR:2geld>, <1we*->
	pos	n.
wergild	0.
	syl	wer+gild
	pron	<1wR:2gild>, <1we*->
	pos	n.
	def	the price set on a man's life in successive Anglo-Saxon and Germanic law codes, to be paid as compensation by his slayer.
Alfred	infl
	head	Werner
	syl	Al:fred
	pron	<1alfrA:t>
	pos	n.
Werner	0.
	syl	Wer:ner
	pron	German <1vern*r>
	pos	n.
	def	1866-1919, Swiss chemist, born in Germany. He developed a coordination theory of the valency of inorganic complexes: Nobel prize for chemistry 1913.
wernerite	ety	C19: named after A.G. Werner (1750-1817), German mineralogist
wernerite	0.
	syl	wer+ner+ite
	pron	<1wR:n*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {scapolite}.
wersh	ety	C16: perhaps alteration of dialect wearish, probably of Germanic origin
wersh	0.
	syl	wersh
	pron	<wR:S>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Scot.
	def	tasteless; insipid.
wert	0.
	syl	wert
	pron	<wR:t>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the past tense (indicative mood) of {be}.
Weser	0.
	syl	We+ser
	pron	German <1vA:z*r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N West Germany: flows northwest to the North Sea at Bremerhaven and is linked by the Mittelland Canal to the Ems, Rhine, and Elbe waterways. Length: 477 km (196 miles).
Wesermunde	0.
	syl	We+ser+m*"un+de
	pron	German <2vA:z*r1mynd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1947) of {Bremerhaven}.
Arnold	infl
	head	Wesker
	syl	Ar:nold.
	pos	n.
Wesker	0.
	syl	Wes:ker
	pron	<1wesk*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1932, English dramatist, noted for his socialist plays, such as (1959) and (1962).
weskit	0.
	syl	wes+kit
	pron	<1weskit>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {waistcoat}.
Charles	1.
	head	Wesley
	syl	Charles.
	def	1707-88, English Methodist preacher and writer of hymns.
Wesley	2.
	syl	Wes:ley
	pron	<1wezli>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother {John}. 1703-91, English preacher, who founded Methodism.
Wesleyan	1.
	syl	Wes+ley+an
	pron	<1wezli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or deriving from John Wesley.
Wesleyan	2.
	syl	Wes+ley+an
	pron	<1wezli*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characterizing Methodism, esp. in its original form or as upheld by the branch of the Methodist Church known as the {Wesleyan Methodists}.
Wesleyan	3.
	syl	Wes+ley+an
	pron	<1wezli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of John Wesley.
Wesleyan	4.
	syl	Wes+ley+an
	pron	<1wezli*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Methodist Church or (formerly) of the Wesleyan Methodists.
Wesleyanism	sub
	head	Wesleyan
	syl	Wes+ley+an+ism
	pos	n.
Wessex	0.
	syl	Wes+sex
	pron	<1wesiks>
	pos	n.
	def	an Anglo-Saxon kingdom in S and SW England that became the most powerful English kingdom by the 10th century #7a.d.
west	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse vestr, Sanskrit av*'ast*_at, Latin vesper evening, Greek h*'esperos 
west	1.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the four cardinal points of the compass, 270?% clockwise from north and 180?% from east.
west	2.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	the direction along a parallel towards the sunset, at 270?% clockwise from north.
the west	3.
	head	west
	syl	the west.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any area lying in or towards the west. Related adjs.: {hesperian, occidental. ~}
west	4.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	situated in, moving towards, or facing the west.
west	5.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. of the wind
	def	from the west.
west	6.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, to, towards, or (esp. of the wind) from the west.
west	7.a.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	adv.
	def	to be lost or destroyed irrevocably.
west	7.b.
	syl	west
	pron	<west>
	pos	adv.
	def	to die. {~} Abbrev.: {W}.
Westhe	infl
	head	West
	syl	Westhe.
	pos	n.
West	H1.1.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	the western part of the world contrasted historically and culturally with the East or Orient; the Occident.
West	H1.2.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	the non-Communist countries of Europe and America contrasted with the Communist states of the East. Compare {{East} (sense 2)}.
West	H1.3.a.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the U.S. lying approximately to the west of the Mississippi.
West	H1.3.b.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	usage	during the Colonial period
	def	the region outside the 13 colonies, lying mainly to the west of the Alleghenies.
West	H1.4.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient and medieval world
	def	the Western Roman Empire and, later, the Holy Roman Empire.
West	H1.5.a.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or denoting the western part of a specified country, area, etc.
West	H1.5.b.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	adj.
	usage	as part of a name
	exam	1	the West Coast.
Benjamin	1.
	head	West
	syl	Ben:ja:min.
	def	1738-1820, U.S. painter, in England from 1763.
Mae	2.
	head	West
	syl	Mae.
	def	born 1892, U.S. film actress.
West	H2.3.
	syl	West
	pron	<west>
	pos	n.
	def	Dame {Re@.bec@.ca}. pen name of born 1892, English novelist and critic.
West Atlantic	1.
	syl	West At+lan+tic
	pos	n.
	def	the W part of the Atlantic Ocean, esp. the N Atlantic around North America.
West Atlantic	2.
	syl	West At+lan+tic
	pos	n.
	def	a branch of the Niger-Congo family of African languages, spoken in Senegal and in scattered areas eastwards, including Fulani and Wolof.
West Atlantic	3.
	syl	West At+lan+tic
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this group of languages.
West Bengal	0.
	syl	West Ben+gal
	pos	n.
	def	a state of E India, on the Bay of Bengal: formed in 1947 from the Hindu area of Bengal; additional territories added in 1950 (Cooch Behar), 1954 (Chandernagor), and 1956 ( part of Bihar); mostly low-lying and crossed by the Hooghly River. Capital: Calcutta. Pop.: 44312011 (1971). Area: 87617 sq. km (33829 sq. miles).
West Berlin	0.
	syl	West Ber+lin
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Berlin under U.S., British, and French control.
West Berliner	sub
	head	West Berlin
	syl	West Ber+lin+er
	pos	n. adj.
westbound	0.
	syl	west+bound
	pron	<1west2baund>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or leading towards the west.
West Bromwich	0.
	syl	West Brom+wich
	pron	<1bromiJ>, <-iC>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in central England, in the West Midlands: coal-mining and industrial centre. Pop.: 166626 (1971).
west by north	1.
	syl	west by north
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass north of west, 281?% 15@'#800906 clockwise from north.
west by north	2.
	syl	west by north
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
west by south	1.
	syl	west by south
	pos	n.
	def	one point on the compass south of west, 258?% 45@'#800907 clockwise from north.
west by south	2.
	syl	west by south
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
West Coast jazz	0.
	syl	West Coast jazz
	pos	n.
	def	a type of cool jazz displaying a soft intimate sound, regular rhythms, and a tendency to incorporate academic classical devices into jazz, such as fugue.
the	infl
	head	West Country
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
West Country	0.
	syl	West Coun+try
	pos	n.
	def	the southwest of England, esp. Cornwall, Devon, and Somerset.
Westhe	infl
	head	West End
	syl	Westhe.
	pos	n.
West End	0.
	syl	West End
	pos	n.
	def	a part of W central London containing the main shopping and entertainment areas.
wester	1.
	syl	west+er
	pron	<1west*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of the sun, moon, or a star
	def	to move or appear to move towards the west.
wester	2.
	syl	west+er
	pron	<1west*>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong wind or storm from the west.
westering	0.
	syl	west+er+ing
	pron	<1west*riG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	moving towards the west.
	exam	1	the westering star.
Westerlies	0.
	syl	West+er+lies
	pron	<1west*liz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Meteorol.
	def	the prevailing winds blowing from the west on the poleward sides of the horse latitudes, often bringing depressions and anticyclones.
westerly	1.
	syl	west+er+ly
	pron	<1west*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or situated in the west.
westerly	2.
	syl	west+er+ly
	pron	<1west*li>
	pos	adv. adj.
	def	towards or in the direction of the west.
westerly	3.
	syl	west+er+ly
	pron	<1west*li>
	pos	adv. adj.
	usage	esp. of the wind
	def	from the west.
westerlies	infl
	head	westerly
	syl	west+er+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
westerly	4.
	syl	west+er+ly
	pron	<1west*li>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind blowing from the west.
westerliness	sub
	head	westerly
	syl	west+er+li+ness
	pos	n.
western	1.
	syl	west+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated in or towards or facing the west.
western	2.
	syl	west+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	going or directed to or towards the west.
western	3.
	syl	west+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a wind, etc.
	def	coming or originating from the west.
western	4.
	syl	west+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	native to, inhabiting, or growing in the west.
western	5.
	syl	west+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	See {country-and-western}.
Western	1.
	syl	West+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the Americas and the parts of Europe not under Communist rule.
Western	2.
	syl	West+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the West as opposed to the Orient.
Western	3.
	syl	West+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the western states of the U.S.
Western	4.
	syl	West+ern
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a film, book, etc., concerned with life in the western states of the U.S., esp. during the era of exploration and early development.
Western Australia	0.
	syl	West+ern Aus+tral:i:a
	pos	n.
	def	a state of W Australia: mostly an arid undulating plateau, with the Great Sandy Desert, Gibson Desert, and Great Victoria Desert in the interior; settlement concentrated in the southwest; rich mineral resources. Capital: Perth. Pop.: 1144400 (1976). Area: 2527636 sq. km (975920 sq. miles).
Western Church	1.
	syl	West+ern Church
	pos	n.
	def	the part of Christendom that derives its liturgy, discipline, and traditions principally from the patriarchate of Rome, as contrasted with the part that derives these from the other ancient patriarchates, esp. that of Constantinople.
Western Church	2.
	syl	West+ern Church
	pos	n.
	def	the Roman Catholic Church, sometimes together with the Anglican Communion of Churches.
westerner	0.
	syl	west+ern+er
	pron	<1west*n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the west of any specific region, esp. of the western states of the U.S. or of the western hemisphere.
Western Ghats	0.
	syl	West+ern Ghats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in W peninsular India, parallel to the Malabar coast of the Arabian Sea. Highest peak: Anai Mudi, 2695 m (8841 ft.).
western hemisphere	1.
	syl	west+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	that half of the globe containing the Americas, lying to the west of the Greenwich or another meridian.
western hemisphere	2.
	syl	west+ern hem:i+sphere
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	the lands contained in this, esp. the Americas.
western hemlock	0.
	syl	west+ern hem+lock
	pos	n.
	def	a North American coniferous evergreen tree, having hanging branches and oblong cones: family
Western Isles	1.
	syl	Wes+tern Isles
	pos	n.
	def	an island authority in W Scotland, consisting of the Outer Hebrides; created in 1975. Administrative centre: Stornoway. Pop.: 29693 (1976 est.). Area: 2900 sq. km (1120 sq. miles).
Western Isles	2.
	syl	Wes+tern Isles
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Western Islands}. another name for the {Hebrides}.
westernism	0.
	syl	west+ern+ism
	pron	<1west*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a word, habit, practice, etc., characteristic of western people or of the American West.
westernise	alt
	head	westernize
	or	westernize
	syl	west+ern+ise
	pron	<1west*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
westernize	0.
	or	westernise
	syl	west+ern+ize
	pron	<1west*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to influence or make familiar with the customs, practices, etc., of the West.
westernization	sub
	head	westernize
	or	westernisation
	syl	west+ern:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
westernisation	sub
	head	westernize
	or	westernization
	syl	west+ern:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
westernmost	0.
	syl	west+ern+most
	pron	<1west*n2m*ust>
	pos	adj.
	def	situated or occurring farthest west.
Western Ocean	0.
	syl	West+ern O:cean
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	another name for the {Atlantic Ocean}.
western roll	0.
	syl	west+ern roll
	pos	n.
	def	a technique in high-jumping in which the jumper executes a half-turn of the body to clear the bar.
Western Roman Empire	0.
	syl	West+ern Ro+man Em+pire
	pos	n.
	def	the westernmost of the two empires created by the division of the later Roman Empire, esp. after its final severance from the Eastern Roman Empire (395 #7a.d.) #7. Also called: {Western Empire}.
Western Sahara	0.
	syl	West+ern Sa+ha+ra
	pos	n.
	def	a region of NW Africa, on the Atlantic: a Spanish overseas province from 1958 until 1975 when Morocco and Mauritania were left in joint control until its future was decided: mainly desert; rich phosphate deposits. Pop.: 76425 (1970). Area: 266000 sq. km (102680 sq. miles). Former name (until 1975): {Spanish Sahara}.
Western Samoa	0.
	syl	West+ern Sa+mo:a
	pos	n.
	def	an independent state occupying four inhabited islands and five uninhabited islands in the S Pacific archipelago of the Samoa Islands: established as a League of Nations mandate under New Zealand administration in 1920 and a UN trusteeship in 1946; gained independence in 1962 as the first fully independent Polynesian state; a member of the Commonwealth. Languages: Samoan and English. Religion: Christian. Currency: tala. Capital: Apia. Pop.: 146635 (1971). Area: 2841 sq. km (1097 sq. miles).
Western Samoan	sub
	head	Western Samoa
	syl	West+ern Sa+mo:an
	pos	adj. n.
Westfalen	0.
	syl	West+fa+len
	pron	<vest1fa:l*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Westphalia}.
West Flanders	0.
	syl	West Flan+ders
	pos	n.
	def	a province of W Belgium: the country's chief agricultural province. Capital: Bruges. Pop.: 1071604 (1975 est.). Area: 3132 sq. km (1209 sq. miles).
West Germanic	0.
	syl	West Ger+man+ic
	pos	n.
	def	a subbranch of the Germanic languages that consists of English, Frisian, Dutch, Flemish, Afrikaans, Low German, German, Yiddish, and their associated dialects.
West Germany	0.
	syl	West Ger+ma+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in N central Europe, on the North Sea: established in 1949 from the zones of Germany occupied by the British, Americans, and French after the defeat of the Germans; a member of the Common Market. It consists of a low-lying plain in the north, with plateaus and uplands (including the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps) in the centre and south. Language: German. Religion: Christian, with a slight Protestant majority. Currency: mark. Capital: Bonn. Pop.: 61832000 (1975 est.). Area: 248574 sq. km (95975 sq. miles). Official name: {Federal Republic of Germany}. See also {Germany}.
West German	sub
	head	West Germany
	syl	West Ger+man
	pos	adj. n.
West Glamorgan	0.
	syl	West Gla+mor+gan
	pos	n.
	def	a county in S Wales, formed in 1974 from part of Glamorgan and the county borough of Swansea. Administrative centre: Swansea. Pop.: 371900 (1976 est.). Area: 816 sq. km (318 sq. miles).
West Hartlepool	0.
	syl	West Har+tle+pool
	pron	<1ha:tli2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a former town in NE England, in Cleveland: part of Hartlepool since 1967.
West Indies	0.
	syl	West In+dies
	pron	<1indiz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an archipelago off Central America, extending over 2400 km (1500 miles) in an arc from the peninsula of Florida to Venezuela, separating the Caribbean from the Atlantic: consists of the Greater Antilles, the Lesser An?!tilles, and the Bahamas; largest island is Cuba. Area: over 235000 sq. km (91000 sq. miles).
westing	0.
	syl	west+ing
	pron	<1westiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Navigation.
	def	movement, deviation, or distance covered in a westerly direction, esp. as expressed in the resulting difference in longitude.
West Irian	0.
	syl	West I:ri:an
	pos	n.
	def	the W part of the island of New Guinea: formerly under Dutch rule, becoming a province of Indonesia in 1963. Capital: Djajapura. Pop.: 923440 (1971). Area: 416990 sq. km (161000 sq. miles). Former names (until 1963): {Dutch New Guinea, Netherlands New Guinea}. Indonesian name: {Irian Jaya}.
West Lothian	0.
	syl	West Lo+thi:an
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of central Scotland, now part of Lothian region.
Westm	0.
	syl	Westm.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Westminster.
Westmeath	0.
	syl	West+meath
	pron	<2west1mE@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of N central Ireland, in Leinster province: mostly low-lying, with many lakes and bogs. County town: Millingar. Pop.: 53550 (1971). Area: 1764 sq. km (681 sq. miles).
West Midlands	0.
	syl	West Mid+lands
	pos	n.
	def	a metropolitan county of central England, comprising the districts of Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Sandwell, Birmingham, Solihull, and Coventry. Administrative centre: Wolverhampton. Pop.: 2743300 (1976 est.). Area: 899 sq. km (347 sq. miles).
Westminster	1.
	syl	West+min+ster
	pron	<1west2minst*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {City of Westminster}. a borough of Greater London, on the River Thames: contains the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, and Buckingham Palace. Pop.: 216100 (1976 est.).
Westminster	2.
	syl	West+min+ster
	pron	<1west2minst*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Houses of Parliament at Westminster.
Westminster Abbey	0.
	syl	West+min+ster Ab+bey
	pos	n.
	def	a Gothic church in London: site of a Benedictine monastery (1050-65); scene of the coronations of almost all English monarchs since William I.
Westmorland	0.
	syl	West+mor+land
	pron	<1westm*l*nd>, <1wesm*->
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	a county of NW England, now part of Cumbria.
west-northwest	1.
	syl	west-north:west
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between west and northwest, 292?% 30@' clockwise from north.
west-northwest	2.
	syl	west-north:west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
west-northwest	xref
	syl	west-north:west
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {WNW}
Weston standard cell	ety	C20: from a trademark
Weston standard cell	0.
	syl	Wes+ton stan+dard cell
	pron	<1west*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a primary cell used as a standard of emf, producing 1.018636 volts: consists of a mercury anode and a cadmium amalgam cathode in an electrolyte of saturated cadmium sulphate. Former name: {cadmium cell}.
Weston-super-Mare	0.
	syl	Wes:ton-su:per-Mare
	pron	<1west*n2su:p*1me*>, <-2sju:->
	pos	n.
	def	a town and resort in SW England, in SW Avon on the Bristol Channel. Pop.: 50794 (1971).
West Pakistan	0.
	syl	West Pa+ki+stan
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until the end of 1971) of {Pakistan}.
Westphalia	0.
	syl	West+pha+li:a
	pron	<west1fAli*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NW Prussia: incorporated into the West German state of North Rhine-Westphalia in 1946. German name: {Westfalen}.
Westphalian	sub
	head	Westphalia
	syl	West+1pha+li:an
	pos	adj. n.
West Point	0.
	syl	West Point
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. Army installation in New York State that houses the U.S. Military Academy.
West Prussia	0.
	syl	West Prus+sia
	pos	n.
	def	a former province of NE Prussia, on the Baltic: assigned to Poland in 1945. German name: {West+preus+sen} (#!v$est @!pr@$$Is#N).
West Riding	0.
	syl	West Rid+ing
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1974
	def	an administrative division of Yorkshire, now contained in West Yorkshire.
West Saxon	1.
	syl	West Sax+on
	pos	adj.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	of or relating to Wessex, its inhabitants, or their dialect.
West Saxon	2.
	syl	West Sax+on
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	the dialect of Old English spoken in Wessex: the chief literary dialect of Old English. See also {Anglian, Kentish}.
West Saxon	3.
	syl	West Sax+on
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	an inhabitant of Wessex.
west-southwest	1.
	syl	west-south:west
	pos	n.
	def	the point on the compass or the direction midway between southwest and west, 247?% 30@' clockwise from north.
west-southwest	2.
	syl	west-south:west
	pos	adj. adv.
	def	in, from, or towards this direction.
west-southwest	xref
	syl	west-south:west
	pos	n.
	def	Abbrev.: {WSW}
West Sussex	0.
	syl	West Sus+sex
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE England, comprising part of the former county of Sussex. Administrative centre: Chi?!chester. Pop.: 623400 (1976 est.). Area: 2064 sq. km (797 sq. miles).
West Virginia	0.
	syl	West Vir+gin:i:a
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the eastern U.S.: part of Virginia until the outbreak of the American Civil War (1861); consists chiefly of the Allegheny Plateau; bounded on the west by the Ohio River; coal-mining. Capital: Charleston. Pop.: 1744237 (1970). Area: 62341 sq. km (24070 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {W. Va}. or (with zip code) {WV}
West Virginian	sub
	head	West Virginia
	syl	West Vir+gin+i:an
	pos	adj. n.
westward	1.
	syl	west+ward
	pron	<1westw*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	moving, facing, or situated in the west.
westward	2.
	syl	west+ward
	pron	<1westw*d>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {westwards}. towards the west.
westward	3.
	syl	west+ward
	pron	<1westw*d>
	pos	n.
	def	the westward part, direction, etc.; the west.
westwardly	sub
	head	westward
	syl	west+ward+ly
	pos	adj. adv.
West Yorkshire	0.
	syl	West York+shire
	pos	n.
	def	a metropolitan county of N England, comprising the districts of Bradford, Leeds, Calderdale, Kirklees, and Wakefield. Administrative centre: Wakefield. Pop.: 2072500 (1976 est.). Area: 2038 sq. km (787 sq. miles).
wet	ety	Old English w*_@at; related to Old Frisian w*_et, Old Norse v*_atr, Old Slavonic vedro bucket
wetter	infl
	head	wet
	syl	wet+ter
	pos	adj.
wettest	infl
	head	wet
	syl	wet+test.
	pos	adj.
wet	1.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	adj.
	def	moistened, covered, saturated, etc., with water or some other liquid.
wet	2.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	adj.
	def	not yet dry or solid.
	exam	1	wet varnish.
wet	3.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	adj.
	def	rainy, foggy, misty, or humid.
	exam	1	wet weather.
wet	4.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	adj.
	def	employing a liquid, usually water.
	exam	1	a wet method of chemical analysis.
wet	5.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	characterized by or permitting the free sale of alcoholic beverages.
	exam	1	a wet state.
wet	6.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	feeble or foolish.
wet behind the ears	7.
	head	wet
	syl	wet behind the ears.
	qual	Informal.
	def	immature or inexperienced.
wet	8.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	def	wetness or moisture.
wet	9.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	def	damp or rainy weather.
wet	10.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who advocates free sale of alcoholic beverages.
wet	11.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a feeble or foolish person.
the wet	12.
	head	wet
	syl	the wet.
	usage	Austral. in northern and central Australia
	def	the rainy season. {~} {wets, wet+ting, wet} {wet+ted}.
wet	13.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	def	to make or become wet.
wet	14.
	syl	wet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	def	to urinate on (something).
wet one's whistle	15.
	head	wet
	syl	wet one's whistle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take a drink.
wetly	sub
	head	wet
	syl	wet+ly
	pos	adv.
wetness	sub
	head	wet
	syl	wet+ness
	pos	n.
wettability	sub
	head	wet
	syl	wet+ta:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
wettable	sub
	head	wet
	syl	wet+ta:ble
	pos	adj.
wetter	sub
	head	wet
	syl	wet+ter
	pos	n.
wettish	sub
	head	wet
	syl	wet+tish
	pos	adj.
wet-and-dry-bulb thermometer	0.
	syl	wet-and-dry-bulb ther+mom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {psychrometer}.
wetback	0.
	syl	wet+back
	pron	<1wet2b@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a Mexican labourer who enters the U.S. illegally.
wet blanket	0.
	syl	wet blan+ket
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person whose low spirits or lack of enthusiasm have a depressing effect on others.
wet-bulb thermometer	0.
	syl	wet-bulb ther+mom+e:ter
	pos	n.
	def	a thermometer the bulb of which is covered by a moist muslin bag, used together with a dry-bulb thermometer to measure humidity.
wet cell	0.
	syl	wet cell
	pos	n.
	def	a primary cell in which the electrolyte is a liquid. Compare {dry cell}.
wet dream	0.
	syl	wet dream
	pos	n.
	def	an erotic dream accompanied by an emission of semen during or just after sleep.
wet fly	0.a.
	syl	wet fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	def	an artificial fly designed to float or ride below the water surface.
wet fly	0.b.
	syl	wet fly
	pos	n.
	qual	Angling.
	usage	as modifier; wet-fly fishing.
	def	Compare {dry fly}.
wether	ety	Old English hw@ather; related to Old Frisian hweder, Old High German hwedar, Old Norse hvatharr 
wether	0.
	syl	weth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a male sheep, esp. a castrated one.
wet look	0.
	syl	wet look
	pos	n.
	def	a shiny finish given to certain clothing and footwear materials, esp. plastic and leather.
wet nurse	1.
	syl	wet nurse
	pos	n.
	def	a woman hired to suckle the child of another.
wet-nurse	infl
	head	wet nurse
	syl	wet-nurse.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
wet nurse	2.
	syl	wet nurse
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to act as a wet nurse to (a child).
wet nurse	3.
	syl	wet nurse
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attend with great devotion.
wet pack	0.
	syl	wet pack
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a hot or cold damp sheet or blanket for wrapping around a patient.
wet rot	1.
	syl	wet rot
	pos	n.
	def	a state of decay in timber caused by various fungi, esp.
wet rot	2.
	syl	wet rot
	pos	n.
	def	any of the fungi causing this decay.
wet suit	0.
	syl	wet suit
	pos	n.
	def	a close-fitting rubber suit used by skin divers, yachtsmen, etc., to retain body heat when they are immersed in water or sailing in cold weather.
Wetterhorn	0.
	syl	Wet+ter+horn
	pron	German <1vet*r2hcrn>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S Switzerland, in the Bernese Alps. Height: 3701 m (12143 ft.).
wetting agent	0.
	syl	wet+ting a:gent
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any substance added to a liquid to lower its surface tension and thus increase its ability to spread across or penetrate into a solid.
WEU	0.
	syl	W.E.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Western European Union.
we've	0.
	syl	we've
	pron	<wEv>
	usage	contraction of
	def	we have.
Wexford	1.
	syl	Wex+ford
	pron	<1weksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of SE Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: the first Irish county to be colonized from England; mostly low-lying and fertile. County town: Wexford. Pop.: 86351 (1971). Area: 2352 sq. km (908 sq. miles).
Wexford	2.
	syl	Wex+ford
	pron	<1weksf*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE Ireland, county town of Co. Wexford: sacked by Oliver Cromwell in 1649. Pop.: 13293 (1971).
Weymouth	0.
	syl	Wey+mouth
	pron	<1wAm*T>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in S England, in Dorset on the English Channel: administratively part of the borough of {Weymouth and Melcombe Regis}. Pop. (with Melcombe Regis): 42332 (1971).
wf	0.
	syl	w.f.
	qual	Printing. abbrev. for
	def	wrong fount.
WFTU	0.
	syl	W.F.T.U.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	World Federation of Trade Unions.
WG	0.
	syl	WG
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Windward Islands) Grenada.
WG	alt
	head	wg
	or	wg
	syl	W.G.
wg	1.
	or	WG
	syl	w.g.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	water gauge.
wg	2.
	or	WG
	syl	w.g.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	wire gauge.
wh	alt
	or	wh
	syl	wh.
wh	0.
	or	wh
	syl	wh
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	white.
whack	ety	C18: perhaps a variant of #7thwack, ultimately of imitative origin
whack	1.
	syl	whack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with a sharp resounding blow.
whack	2.
	syl	whack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to exhaust completely.
whack	3.
	syl	whack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a sharp resounding blow or the noise made by such a blow.
whack	4.
	syl	whack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a share or portion.
whack	5.
	syl	whack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a try or attempt (esp. in the phrase {have a whack at) }.
whack	6.
	syl	whack
	pron	<w@k>
	pos	interj.
	mod	tr.
	def	an exclamation imitating the noise of a sharp resounding blow.
whacker	sub
	head	whack
	syl	whack+er
	pos	n.
whacking	1.
	syl	whack+ing
	pron	<1w@kiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	enormous.
whacko	ety	C20: from #7whack 
whacko	0.
	syl	whack:o
	pron	<1w@k*u>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation of happiness, delight, etc.
whack off	0.
	syl	whack off
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Taboo slang.
	usage	adv
	def	to masturbate.
whackier	infl
	head	whacky
	syl	whack:i+er
	pos	adj.
whackiest	infl
	head	whacky
	syl	whack:i+est.
	pos	adj.
whacky	0.
	syl	whack:y
	pron	<1w@ki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {wacky}.
whale	ety	Old English hw@al; related to Old Saxon, Old High German hwal, Old Norse hvalr, Latin squalus seapig
whales	infl
	head	whale
	or	whale
	syl	whales
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whale	infl
	or	whales
	syl	whale.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whale	H1.1.
	syl	whale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the larger cetacean mammals, excluding dolphins, porpoises, and narwhals. They have flippers, a streamlined body, and a horizontally flattened tail and breathe through a blowhole on the top of the head.
whale	H1.2.
	syl	whale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any cetacean mammal. See also {toothed whale, whalebone whale}.
whale	H1.3.a.
	syl	whale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exceptionally large, fine, etc., example of a (person or thing).
	exam	1	we had a whale of a time on holiday.
whale	ety	C18: variant of #7{wale %1}
whale	H2.0.
	syl	whale
	pron	<wAl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beat or thrash soundly.
whaleboat	0.
	syl	whale+boat
	pron	<1wAl2b*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow boat from 20 to 30 feet long having a sharp prow and stern, formerly used in whaling. Also called: {whaler}.
whalebone	1.
	syl	whale+bone
	pron	<1wAl2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {baleen}. a horny elastic material forming a series of numerous thin plates that hang from the upper jaw on either side of the palate in the toothless (whalebone) whales and strain plankton from water entering the mouth.
whalebone	2.
	syl	whale+bone
	pron	<1wAl2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin strip of this substance, used in stiffening corsets, bodices, etc.
whalebone whale	0.
	syl	whale+bone whale
	pos	n.
	def	any whale belonging to the cetacean suborder having a double blowhole and strips of whalebone between the jaws instead of teeth: includes the rorquals, right whales, and the blue whale. Compare {toothed whale}.
whale catcher	0.
	syl	whale catch+er
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel engaged in the actual harpooning of whales.
whaler	1.
	syl	whal+er
	pron	<1wAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {whale+man}. a person employed in whaling.
whaler	2.
	syl	whal+er
	pron	<1wAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel engaged in whaling. See {factory ship, whale catcher}.
whaler	3.
	syl	whal+er
	pron	<1wAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {whaleboat}.
whaler	4.
	syl	whal+er
	pron	<1wAl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a nomad surviving in the bush without working.
whale shark	0.
	syl	whale shark
	pos	n.
	def	a large spotted whalelike shark, of warm seas, that feeds on plankton and small animals: family
whaling	1.
	syl	whal+ing
	pron	<1wAliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the work or industry of hunting and processing whales for food, oil, etc.
wham	ety	C20: of imitative origin
wham	1.
	syl	wham
	pron	<w@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a forceful blow or impact or the sound produced by such a blow or impact.
wham	2.
	syl	wham
	pron	<w@m>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation imitative of this sound.
whams	infl
	head	wham
	syl	whams
	pos	vb.
whamming	infl
	head	wham
	syl	wham+ming
	pos	vb.
whammed	infl
	head	wham
	syl	whammed.
	pos	vb.
wham	3.
	syl	wham
	pron	<w@m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike or cause to strike with great force.
whang	ety	C19: of imitative origin
whang	H1.1.
	syl	whang
	pron	<w@G>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike or be struck so as to cause a resounding noise.
whang	H1.2.
	syl	whang
	pron	<w@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the resounding noise produced by a heavy blow.
whang	H1.3.
	syl	whang
	pron	<w@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy blow.
whang	ety	C17: variant of #7thong 
whang	H2.1.
	syl	whang
	pron	<w@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a leather thong.
whang	H2.2.
	syl	whang
	pron	<w@G>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to strike with or as if with a thong.
Whangarei	0.
	syl	Whan+ga+rei
	pron	<2wa:Ga:1rA>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in New Zealand, the northernmost city of North Island: oil refinery. Pop.: 30746 (1971).
whangee	ety	C19: probably from Chinese (Mandarin) huangli, from huang yellow+ li bamboo cane
whangee	1.
	syl	whang:ee
	pron	<w@G1E>
	pos	n.
	def	any tall woody grass of the S and SE Asian genus grown for its stems, which are used for bamboo canes and as a source of paper pulp.
whangee	2.
	syl	whang:ee
	pron	<w@G1E>
	pos	n.
	def	a cane or walking stick made from the stem of any of these plants.
whaps	infl
	head	whap
	syl	whaps
	pos	n.
whapping	infl
	head	whap
	syl	whap+ping
	pos	n.
whapped	infl
	head	whap
	syl	whapped
	pos	n.
whap	0.
	syl	whap
	pron	<wop>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common spelling of {whop}.
whare	ety	from Maori
whare	0.
	syl	whare
	pron	<1wori>
	pos	n.
	def	a Maori hut or dwelling place.
wharf	ety	Old English hwearf heap; related to Old Saxon hwarf, Old High German hwarb a turn, Old Norse hvarf circle
wharves	infl
	head	wharf
	or	wharfs
	syl	wharves
	pron	<wc:vz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wharfs	infl
	head	wharf
	or	wharves
	syl	wharfs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wharf	1.
	syl	wharf
	pron	<wc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a platform of timber, stone, concrete, etc., at a harbour or navigable river for the docking, loading, and unloading of ships.
wharf	2.
	syl	wharf
	pron	<wc:f>
	pos	n.
	def	an obsolete word for {shore}.
wharf	3.
	syl	wharf
	pron	<wc:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to moor or dock at a wharf.
wharf	4.
	syl	wharf
	pron	<wc:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide or equip with a wharf or wharves.
wharf	5.
	syl	wharf
	pron	<wc:f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to store or unload on a wharf.
wharfage	1.
	syl	wharf+age:
	pron	<1wc:fiJ)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <accommodation> <@T> <for@T> <ships> <@T> <at> <wharves>
	def	a charge for use of a wharf.
wharfage	2.
	syl	wharf+age:
	pron	<1wc:fiJ)@T>, <n> <$D.@T> <accommodation> <@T> <for@T> <ships> <@T> <at> <wharves>
	def	wharves collectively.
wharfie	0.
	syl	wharf:ie
	pron	<1wc:fi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a wharf labourer; docker.
wharfinger	ety	C16: probably alteration of wharfager (see #7wharfage, -#7er %1); compare #7harbinger 
wharfinger	0.
	syl	wharf+in+ger
	pron	<1wc:finJ*>
	pos	n.
	def	an owner or manager of a wharf.
wharf rat	1.
	syl	wharf rat
	pos	n.
	def	any rat, usually a brown rat, that infests wharves.
wharf rat	2.
	syl	wharf rat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who haunts wharves, usually for dishonest purposes.
wharve	ety	Old English hweorfa, from hweorfan to revolve; related to Old Saxon hwervo axis, Old High German hwerbo a turn
wharve	0.
	syl	wharve
	pron	<wc:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden disc or wheel on a shaft serving as a flywheel or pulley.
what	ety	Old English hw@at; related to Old Frisian whet, Old High German hwaz (German was) , Old Norse hvatr 
what	1.a.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	determiner.
	def	used with a noun in requesting further information about the identity or categorization of something.
	exam	1	what job does he do??
what	1.b.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	what is her address??
what	1.c.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	used in indirect questions
	exam	1	does he know what man did this??
	exam	2	tell me what he said.
what	2.a.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	determiner.
	def	the (person, thing, persons, or things) that.
	exam	1	we photographed what animals we could see.
what	2.b.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	bring me what you've written;
	exam	2	come what may.
	infl
	head	what
	syl	~
	pos	adv.
what	4.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	determiner.
	def	in what respect?? to what degree??.
	exam	1	what do you care??
what	5.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	which, who, or that, when used as relative pronouns.
	exam	1	this is the man what I saw in the park yesterday.
what about	6.
	head	what
	syl	what about.
	def	what do you think, know, feel, etc., concerning??
what	7.a.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	pron.
	def	for what purpose?? why??
what	7.b.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a punishment (esp. in the phrase {give (a person) what for}) .
what have you	8.
	head	what
	syl	what have you.
	def	someone, something, or somewhere unknown or unspecified.
	exam	1	cars, motorcycles, or what have you.
what	9.a.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	pron.
	def	what would happen if??
what	9.b.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	pron.
	def	what difference would it make if??
what matter	10.
	head	what
	syl	what matter.
	def	what does it matter??
what's what	11.
	head	what
	syl	what's what.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the true or real state of affairs.
what	12.
	syl	what
	pron	<wot>, <unstressed> <w*t>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	don't you think?? don't you agree??.
	exam	1	splendid party, what??
whatever	1.
	syl	what+ev+er
	pron	<wot1ev*>, <w*t->
	pos	pron.
	def	everything or anything that.
	exam	1	do whatever he asks you to.
whatever	2.
	syl	what+ev+er
	pron	<wot1ev*>, <w*t->
	pos	pron.
	def	no matter what.
	exam	1	whatever he does, he is forgiven.
whatever	3.
	syl	what+ev+er
	pron	<wot1ev*>, <w*t->
	pos	pron.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unknown or unspecified thing or things.
	exam	1	take a hammer, chisel, or whatever.
whatever	4.
	syl	what+ev+er
	pron	<wot1ev*>, <w*t->
	pos	pron.
	def	an intensive form of used in questions.
	exam	1	whatever can he have said to upset her so much??
whatever	5.
	syl	what+ev+er
	pron	<wot1ev*>, <w*t->
	pos	determiner.
	def	an intensive form of
whatever	6.
	syl	what+ev+er
	pron	<wot1ev*>, <w*t->
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	absolutely; whatsoever.
	exam	1	I saw no point whatever in continuing.
whatnot	1.
	syl	what+not
	pron	<1wot2not>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {what-d'you-call-it}. a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked.
whatnot	2.
	syl	what+not
	pron	<1wot2not>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unspecified assorted material.
whatnot	3.
	syl	what+not
	pron	<1wot2not>
	pos	n.
	def	a portable stand with shelves, used for displaying ornaments, etc.
whatsitsname	infl
	head	whatsit
	syl	whats+its+name
	pos	n.
whatshisname	infl
	head	whatsit
	or	whatshername
	syl	whats+his+name
	pos	n.
	mod	masc.
whatshername	infl
	head	whatsit
	or	whatshisname
	syl	whats+her+name
	pos	n.
	mod	masc. fem.
whatsit	0.
	syl	what+sit
	pron	<1wotsit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person or thing the name of which is unknown, temporarily forgotten, or deliberately overlooked.
whatsoever	1.
	syl	what+so+ev+er
	pron	<2wots*u1ev*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	at all: used as an intensifier with indefinite pronouns and determiners such as etc.
whatsoever	2.
	syl	what+so+ev+er
	pron	<2wots*u1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	an archaic word for {whatever}.
whaup	ety	C16: related to Old English huilpe, ultimately imitative of the bird's cry; compare Low German regenwilp sandpiper
whaup	0.
	syl	whaup
	pron	<wc:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a popular name for the {curlew}.
wheal	0.
	syl	wheal
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {weal%1}.
wheat	ety	Old English hw*_@ate, related to Old Frisian, Old Saxon hw*_eti, Old High German hweizi, Old Norse hveiti; see #7white 
wheat	1.
	syl	wheat
	pron	<wEt>
	pos	n.
	def	any annual or biennial grass of the genus native to the Mediterranean region and W Asia but widely cultivated, having erect flower spikes and light brown grains.
wheat	2.
	syl	wheat
	pron	<wEt>
	pos	n.
	def	the grain of any of these grasses, used in making flour, pasta, etc.
wheat	xref
	syl	wheat
	pron	<wEt>
	pos	n.
	def	See also {emmer, durum}.
wheatear	ety	C16: back formation from wheatears (wrongly taken as plural), probably from #7white+arse ; compare Dutch witstaart, French culblanc white tail
wheatear	0.
	syl	wheat+ear
	pron	<1wEt2i*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small northern songbird of the genus esp. a species having a pale grey back, black wings and tail, white rump, and pale brown underparts: subfamily (thrushes).
wheaten	1.
	syl	wheat+en
	pron	<1wEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of the grain or flour of wheat.
	exam	1	wheaten bread.
wheaten	2.
	syl	wheat+en
	pron	<1wEtN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of a pale yellow colour.
wheat germ	0.
	syl	wheat germ
	pos	n.
	def	the vitamin-rich embryo of the wheat kernel, which is largely removed before milling and is used in cereals, as a food supplement, etc.
wheat rust	1.
	syl	wheat rust
	pos	n.
	def	a rust fungus, that attacks cereals, esp. wheat, and the barberry.
wheat rust	2.
	syl	wheat rust
	pos	n.
	def	the disease caused by this fungus.
Wheatstone bridge	ety	C19: named after Sir Charles Wheatstone (1802-75), English physicist and inventor
Wheatstone bridge	0.
	syl	Wheat:stone bridge
	pron	<1wEtst*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for measuring an unknown resistance. The unknown resistance and three known resistances are connected into a loop with a current detector connected across two opposite junctions. The other two junctions are connected to a battery and the three known resistors adjusted until the detector registers no current.
wheatworm	0.
	syl	wheat+worm
	pron	<1wEt2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a parasitic nematode worm, that forms galls in the seeds of wheat.
whee	0.
	syl	whee
	pron	<wE>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of joy, thrill, etc.
wheedle	ety	C17: perhaps from German wedeln to wag one's tail, from Old High German wedil, wadil tail &- #!whee+dler n.
wheedle	1.
	syl	whee+dle
	pron	<1wEdL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to persuade or try to persuade (someone) by coaxing words, flattery, etc.
wheedle	2.
	syl	whee+dle
	pron	<1wEdL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by coaxing and flattery.
	exam	1	she wheedled some money out of her father.
wheedlingly	sub
	head	wheedle
	syl	whee+dling+ly
	pos	adv.
wheel	ety	Old English hweol, hweowol; related to Old Norse hv*_el, Greek kuklos, Middle Low German w*_el, Dutch wiel  &- #!wheel+less adj.
wheel	1.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a solid disc, or a circular rim joined to a hub by radial or tangential spokes, that is mounted on a shaft about which it can turn, as in vehicles and machines.
wheel	2.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	anything like a wheel in shape or function.
wheel	3.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of or resembling a wheel or having a wheel as its principal component.
	exam	1	a steering wheel;
	exam	2	a water wheel.
wheel	4.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	a medieval torture consisting of a wheel to which the victim was tied and then had his limbs struck and broken by an iron bar.
wheel	5.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {wheel of fortune} or {potter's wheel}.
wheel	6.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of turning.
wheel	7.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a pivoting movement of troops, ships, etc.
wheel	8.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of firework coiled to make it rotate when let off.
wheel	9.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	a set of short rhyming lines, usually four or five in number, forming the concluding part of a stanza. Compare {bob%2} (sense 7). $D. the disc in which the ball is spun in roulette.
wheel	10.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal word for {bicycle}.
wheel	11.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a refrain.
wheel	12.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person of great influence (esp. in the phrase {big wheel) }.
wheel	13.a.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	driving or steering a vehicle or vessel.
wheel	13.b.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	n.
	def	in charge.
wheel	14.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to turn or cause to turn on or as if on an axis.
wheel	15.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move on or as if on wheels; roll.
wheel	16.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to perform with or in a circular movement.
wheel	17.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to provide with a wheel or wheels.
wheel	18.
	syl	wheel
	pron	<wEl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about
	def	to change one's mind or opinion.
wheel and deal	19.
	head	wheel
	syl	wheel and deal.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to be a free agent, esp. to advance one's own interests.
wheel and axle	0.
	syl	wheel and ax:le
	pos	n.
	def	a simple machine for raising weights in which a rope unwinding from a wheel is wound onto a cylindrical drum or shaft coaxial with or joined to the wheel to provide mechanical advantage.
wheel animalcule	0.
	syl	wheel an:i+mal+cule
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rotifer}.
wheelbarrow	1.
	syl	wheel+bar+row
	pron	<1wEl2b@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a simple vehicle for carrying small loads, typically being an open container supported by a wheel at the front and two legs behind.
wheelbarrow	2.
	syl	wheel+bar+row
	pron	<1wEl2b@r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to convey in a wheelbarrow.
wheelbase	0.
	syl	wheel+base
	pron	<1wEl2bAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between the front and back axles of a motor vehicle.
wheel bug	0.
	syl	wheel bug
	pos	n.
	def	a large predatory North American heteropterous insect, having a semicircular thoracic projection: family (assassin bugs).
wheelchair	0.
	syl	wheel+chair
	pron	<1wEl2Ce*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	a special chair mounted on large wheels, for use by invalids or others for whom walking is impossible or temporarily inadvisable.
wheeled	0.a.
	syl	wheeled
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	adj.
	def	having or equipped with a wheel or wheels.
wheeled	0.b.
	syl	wheeled
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	four-wheeled.
wheeler	1.
	syl	wheel+er
	pron	<1wEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wheel horse}. a horse or other draught animal nearest the wheel.
wheeler	2.
	syl	wheel+er
	pron	<1wEl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	something equipped with a specified sort or number of wheels.
	exam	1	a three-wheeler.
wheeler	3.
	syl	wheel+er
	pron	<1wEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that wheels.
Wheeler	0.
	syl	Whee:ler
	pron	<1wEl*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Robert Eric) Mor@.ti@.mer}. 1890-1976, Scottish archaeologist, who did much to increase public interest in archaeology. He is noted esp. for his excavations at Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa in the Indus Valley and at Maiden Castle in Dorset.
wheeler-dealer	0.
	syl	wheel:er-deal:er
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who wheels and deals.
wheel horse	1.
	syl	wheel horse
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {wheeler}.
wheel horse	2.
	syl	wheel horse
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a person who works steadily or hard.
wheelhouse	0.
	syl	wheel+house
	pron	<1wEl2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {pilot house}.
wheelies	infl
	head	wheelie
	syl	wheel:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wheelie	0.
	syl	wheel:ie
	pron	<1wEli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Skateboarding.
	def	a manoeuvre in which either the front or back pair of wheels is raised off the ground.
wheel lock	1.
	syl	wheel lock
	pos	n.
	def	a gunlock formerly in use in which the firing mechanism was activated by sparks produced by friction between a small steel wheel and a flint.
wheel lock	2.
	syl	wheel lock
	pos	n.
	def	a gun having such a lock.
wheel man	1.
	syl	wheel man
	pos	n.
	def	a cyclist.
wheel man	2.
	syl	wheel man
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wheelsman}. a helmsman.
wheel of fortune	0.
	syl	wheel of for+tune
	pos	n.
	usage	in mythology and literature
	def	a revolving device spun by a deity of fate selecting random changes in the affairs of man. Often shortened to {wheel}.
wheels	1.
	syl	wheels
	pron	<wElz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the main directing force behind an organization, movement, etc..
	exam	1	the wheels of government.
wheels	2.
	syl	wheels
	pron	<wElz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an informal word for {car}.
wheels within wheels	3.
	head	wheels
	syl	wheels within wheels.
	def	a series of intricately connected events, plots, etc.
wheel window	0.
	syl	wheel win+dow
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {rose window}.
wheelwork	0.
	syl	wheel+work
	pron	<1wEl2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an arrangement of wheels in a machine, esp. a train of gears.
wheelwright	0.
	syl	wheel+wright
	pron	<1wEl2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes or mends wheels as a trade.
wheen	ety	Old English hw*_ene, instrumental of hw*_on few, a few
wheen	0.
	syl	wheen
	pron	<wEn>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a northern Brit. dialect word for {few} or {some}.
wheeze	ety	C15: probably from Old Norse hv*_@asa to hiss
wheeze	1.
	syl	wheeze
	pron	<wEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to breathe or utter (something) with a rasping or whistling sound.
wheeze	2.
	syl	wheeze
	pron	<wEz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or move with a noise suggestive of wheezy breathing.
wheeze	3.
	syl	wheeze
	pron	<wEz>
	pos	n.
	def	a husky, rasping, or whistling sound or breathing.
wheeze	4.
	syl	wheeze
	pron	<wEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a trick, idea, or plan (esp. in the phrase {good wheeze) }.
wheeze	5.
	syl	wheeze
	pron	<wEz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hackneyed joke or anecdote.
wheezer	sub
	head	wheeze
	syl	wheez+er
	pos	n.
wheezingly	sub
	head	wheeze
	syl	wheez+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
wheezily	sub
	head	wheeze
	syl	wheez:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wheeziness	sub
	head	wheeze
	syl	wheez:i+ness
	pos	n.
whelk	ety	Old English weoloc; related to Middle Dutch willok, Old Norse vil entrails
whelk	H1.0.
	syl	whelk
	pron	<welk>
	pos	n.
	def	any carnivorous marine gastropod mollusc of the family of coastal waters and intertidal regions, having a strong snail-like shell.
whelk	ety	Old English hwylca, of obscure origin
whelk	H2.0.
	syl	whelk
	pron	<welk>
	pos	n.
	def	a raised lesion on the skin; wheal.
whelky	sub
	head	whelk
	syl	whelk:y
	pos	adj.
whelm	ety	C13: whelmen to turn over, of uncertain origin
whelm	1.
	syl	whelm
	pron	<welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to engulf entirely with or as if with water.
whelm	2.
	syl	whelm
	pron	<welm>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	another word for {overwhelm}.
whelp	ety	Old English hwelp (a) ; related to Old High German hwelf, Old Norse hvelpr, Danish hvalp 
whelp	1.
	syl	whelp
	pron	<welp>
	pos	n.
	def	a young offspring of certain animals, esp. of a wolf or dog.
whelp	2.
	syl	whelp
	pron	<welp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Disparaging.
	def	a young man or youth.
whelp	3.
	syl	whelp
	pron	<welp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Jocular.
	def	a young child.
whelp	4.
	syl	whelp
	pron	<welp>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	any of the ridges, parallel to the axis, on the drum of a capstan to keep a rope, cable, or chain from slipping.
whelp	5.
	syl	whelp
	pron	<welp>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of an animal or, disparagingly, a woman
	def	to give birth to (young).
when	ety	Old English hwanne, hw@anne; related to Old High German hwanne, hwenne, Latin cum #e Usage. Care should be taken so that when and where refer explicitly to time or place, and not used loosely to substitute for in which after the verb to be: paralysis is a condition in which (not when or where) parts of the body cannot be moved.
when	1.a.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	adv.
	def	at what time?? over what period??.
	exam	1	when is he due??
when	1.b.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	adv.
	usage	used in indirect questions
	exam	1	ask him when he's due.
say when	2.
	head	when
	syl	say when.
	def	to state when an action is to be stopped or begun, as when someone is pouring a drink. {~}
when	3.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	adv.
	usage	subordinating
	def	at a time at which; at the time at which; just as; after.
	exam	1	I found it easily when I started to look seriously.
when	4.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	adv.
	def	although.
	exam	1	he drives when he might walk.
when	5.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	adv.
	def	considering the fact that.
	exam	1	how did you pass the exam when you'd not worked for it??
when	6.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	pron.
	def	at which (time); over which (period).
	exam	1	an age when men were men.
when	7.
	syl	when
	pron	<wen>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a question as to the time of some occurrence.
whenas	1.a.
	syl	when+as
	pron	<wen1@z>
	pos	conj.
	def	when; whenever.
whenas	1.b.
	syl	when+as
	pron	<wen1@z>
	pos	conj.
	def	inasmuch as; while.
whenas	2.
	syl	when+as
	pron	<wen1@z>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	whereas; although.
whence	ety	C13 whannes, adverbial genitive of Old English hwanon; related to Old Frisian hwana, Old High German hwanan  #e Usage. Careful users of English avoid the expression from whence, since whence already means from that place: the tradition whence (not from whence) such ideas flow.
	infl
	head	whence
	syl	~
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
whence	1.
	syl	whence
	pron	<wens>
	pos	adv.
	def	from what place, cause or origin??
whence	2.
	syl	whence
	pron	<wens>
	pos	pron.
	usage	subordinating
	def	from what place, cause, or origin.
whencesoever	0.
	syl	whence+so+ev:er
	pron	<2wenss*u1ev*>
	pos	conj. subordinating; adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	out of whatsoever place, cause, or origin.
whene'er	0.
	syl	when:e'er
	pron	<wen1e*>
	pos	adv. conj.
	def	a poetic contraction of {whenever}.
whenever	1.
	syl	when+ev:er
	pron	<wen1ev*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	at every or any time that; when.
	exam	1	I laugh whenever I see that.
whenever	2.
	syl	when+ev:er
	pron	<wen1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	no matter when.
	exam	1	it'll be here, whenever you decide to come for it.
whenever	3.
	syl	when+ev:er
	pron	<wen1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	at an unknown or unspecified time.
	exam	1	I'll take it if it comes today, tomorrow, or whenever.
whenever	4.
	syl	when+ev:er
	pron	<wen1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	an intensive form of used in questions.
	exam	1	whenever did he escape??
whensoever	0.
	syl	when+so+ev:er
	pron	<2wens*u1ev*>
	pos	conj. adv.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an intensive form of {whenever}.
where	ety	Old English hw*_@ar, hw*_ar (a) ; related to Old Frisian hw*_er, Old Saxon, Old High German hw*_ar, Old Norse, Gothic hvar #e Usage. See at when.
where	1.a.
	syl	where
	pron	<we*>
	pos	adv.
	def	in, at, or to what place, point, or position??.
	exam	1	where are you going??
where	1.b.
	syl	where
	pron	<we*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	used in indirect questions
	exam	1	I don't know where they are.
where	2.
	syl	where
	pron	<we*>
	pos	pron.
	def	in, at, or to which (place).
	exam	1	the hotel where we spent our honeymoon.
where	3.
	syl	where
	pron	<we*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in the place at which.
	exam	1	where we live it's always raining.
where	4.
	syl	where
	pron	<we*>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a question as to the position, direction, or destination of something.
whereabouts	1.
	syl	where+a:bouts
	pron	<1we*r*2bauts>
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {whereabout}. at what approximate location or place; where.
	exam	1	whereabouts are you??
whereabouts	2.
	syl	where+a:bouts
	pron	<1we*r*2bauts>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	about or concerning which.
whereabouts	3.
	syl	where+a:bouts
	pron	<1we*r*2bauts>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	def	the place, esp. the approximate place, where a person or thing is.
whereafter	0.
	syl	where+af:ter
	pron	<1we*r2a:ft*>
	qual	Archaic or formal. sentence connector.
	def	after which.
whereas	1.
	syl	where+as
	pron	<we*r1@z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	but on the other hand.
	exam	1	I like to go swimming whereas Sheila likes to sail.
whereas	xref
	syl	where+as
	pron	<we*r1@z>
	pos	conj.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
whereas	2.
	syl	where+as
	pron	<we*r1@z>
	pos	conj.
	usage	in formal documents to begin sen?!tences
	def	it being the case that; since.
whereat	1.
	syl	where+at
	pron	<we*r1@t>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	at or to which place.
whereat	xref
	syl	where+at
	pron	<we*r1@t>
	qual	Archaic.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
whereat	2.
	syl	where+at
	pron	<we*r1@t>
	qual	Archaic.
	def	upon which occasion.
whereby	1.
	syl	where+by
	pron	<we*1bI>
	pos	pron.
	def	by or because of which.
	exam	1	the means whereby he took his life.
whereby	2.
	syl	where+by
	pron	<we*1bI>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	how?? by what means??.
	exam	1	whereby does he recognize me??
where'er	0.
	syl	wher:e'er
	pron	<we*r1e*>
	pos	adv. conj.
	def	a poetic contraction of {wher?!ever}.
wherefore	1.
	syl	where+fore
	pron	<1we*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an explanation or reason (esp. in the phrase {the whys and wherefores) }.
wherefore	2.
	syl	where+fore
	pron	<1we*2fc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	for what reason?? why??
wherefore	xref
	syl	where+fore
	pron	<1we*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
wherefore	3.
	syl	where+fore
	pron	<1we*2fc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	for which reason: used as an introductory word in legal preambles.
wherefrom	1.
	syl	where+from
	pron	<we*1from>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	from what or where?? whence??
wherefrom	2.
	syl	where+from
	pron	<we*1from>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	from which place; whence.
wherein	1.
	syl	where+in
	pron	<we*r1in>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	in what place or respect??
wherein	2.
	syl	where+in
	pron	<we*r1in>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	in which place, thing, etc.
whereinto	1.
	syl	where+in:to
	pron	<we*r1intu:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	into what place??
whereinto	2.
	syl	where+in:to
	pron	<we*r1intu:>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	into which place.
whereof	1.
	syl	where+of
	pron	<we*r1ov>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	of what or which person or thing??
whereof	2.
	syl	where+of
	pron	<we*r1ov>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	of which (person or thing).
	exam	1	the man whereof I speak is no longer alive.
whereon	1.
	syl	where+on
	pron	<we*r1on>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	on what thing or place??
whereon	2.
	syl	where+on
	pron	<we*r1on>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	on which thing, place, etc.
wheresoever	0.
	syl	where+so+ev:er
	pron	<2we*s*u1ev*>
	pos	conj. subordinating; adv. subordinating; pron.
	qual	Rare.
	def	an intensive form of {wherever}.
whereto	1.
	syl	where+to
	pron	<we*1tu:>
	qual	Archaic or formal. adv.
	def	towards what (place, end, etc.)??
whereto	2.
	syl	where+to
	pron	<we*1tu:>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or formal. adv.
	def	to which.
whereto	xref
	syl	where+to
	pron	<we*1tu:>
	qual	Archaic or formal. adv.
	def	Also (archaic): {whereunto}.
whereupon	1.
	syl	where+u:pon
	pron	<2we*r*1pon>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	at which; at which point; upon which.
whereupon	2.
	syl	where+u:pon
	pron	<2we*r*1pon>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	upon what??
wherever	1.
	syl	wher+ev:er
	pron	<we*r1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	at, in, or to every place or point which; where.
	exam	1	wherever she went, he would be there.
wherever	2.
	syl	wher+ev:er
	pron	<we*r1ev*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	in, to, or at whatever place.
	exam	1	wherever we go the weather is always bad.
wherever	3.
	syl	wher+ev:er
	pron	<we*r1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	no matter where.
	exam	1	I'll find you, wherever you are.
wherever	4.
	syl	wher+ev:er
	pron	<we*r1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	also
	def	at, in, or to an unknown or unspecified place.
	exam	1	I'll go anywhere to escape: London, Paris, or wherever.
wherever	5.
	syl	wher+ev:er
	pron	<we*r1ev*>
	pos	adv.
	usage	also
	def	an intensive form of used in questions.
	exam	1	wherever can they be??
wherewith	1.
	syl	where+with
	pron	<we*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	usage	often foll. by an infinitive
	def	with or by which.
	exam	1	the pen wherewith I am wont to write.
wherewith	2.
	syl	where+with
	pron	<we*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	something with which.
	exam	1	I have not wherewith to buy my bread.
wherewith	3.
	syl	where+with
	pron	<we*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	with what??
wherewith	xref
	syl	where+with
	pron	<we*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	exam	1	sentence connector.
wherewith	4.
	syl	where+with
	pron	<we*1wiT>, <-1wi@d>
	qual	Archaic or formal.
	def	with or after that; whereupon.
the wherewithal	1.
	head	wherewithal
	syl	the wherewithal.
	def	necessary funds, resources, or equipment (for something or to do something).
	exam	1	these people lack the wherewithal for a decent existence.
wherewithal	2.
	syl	where+with+al
	pron	<2we*wi@d1c:l>
	pos	pron.
	def	a less common word for {wherewith} (senses 1, 2).
wherrit	ety	perhaps from thwert, obsolete variant of #7thwart ; compare #7worrit 
wherrit	H1.1.
	syl	wher+rit
	pron	<1werit>
	pos	vb.
	def	to worry or cause to worry.
wherrit	H1.2.
	syl	wher+rit
	pron	<1werit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to complain or moan.
wherrit	ety	probably of imitative origin
wherrit	H2.1.
	syl	wher+rit
	pron	<1werit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to strike (someone) a blow.
wherrit	H2.2.
	syl	wher+rit
	pron	<1werit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a blow, esp. a slap on the face; stroke.
wherry	ety	C15: origin unknown
wherries	infl
	head	wherry
	syl	wher+ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wherry	1.
	syl	wher+ry
	pron	<1weri>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain kinds of half-decked commercial boats, such as barges, used in Britain.
wherry	2.
	syl	wher+ry
	pron	<1weri>
	pos	n.
	def	a light rowing boat used in inland waters and harbours.
wherryman	sub
	head	wherry
	syl	wher:ry+man
	pos	n.
whet	ety	Old English hwettan; related to hv@at sharp, Old High German hwezzen, Old Norse hvetja, Gothic hvatjan 
whets	infl
	head	whet
	syl	whets
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
whetting	infl
	head	whet
	syl	whet+ting
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
whetted	infl
	head	whet
	syl	whet+ted.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
whet	1.
	syl	whet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sharpen, as by grinding or friction.
whet	2.
	syl	whet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase or enhance (the appetite, desire, etc.); stimulate.
whet	3.
	syl	whet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of whetting.
whet	4.
	syl	whet
	pron	<wet>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a person or thing that whets.
whetter	sub
	head	whet
	syl	whet+ter
	pos	n.
whether	ety	Old English hw@ather, hwether; related to Old Frisian hweder, hoder, Old High German hwedar, Old Norse hvatharr, hvarr, Gothic hwathar 
whether	1.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	subordinating
	def	used to introduce an indirect question or a clause after a verb expressing or implying doubt or choice in order to indicate two or more alternatives, the second or last of which is introduced by or
whether	2.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	not
	def	used to introduce any indirect question.
	exam	1	he was not certain whether his friend was there or not.
whether	3.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	conj.
	usage	coordinating
	def	another word for {{either} (sense 3)}.
	exam	1	any man, whether liberal or conservative, would agree with me.
whether	4.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	coordinating
	def	used to introduce a direct question consisting of two alternatives, the second of which is introduced by or
whether	5.a.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	conj.
	def	used as a conjunction as a variant of {whether} (sense 1).
whether	5.b.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	conj.
	def	under any circumstances.
	exam	1	he will be here tomorrow, whether or no.
whetheror (whether) 	6.
	head	whether
	syl	whether...or (whether) .
	def	if on the one hand...or even if on the other hand.
	exam	1	you'll eat that, whether you you like it or not.
whether	7.
	syl	wheth+er
	pron	<1we@d*>
	pos	determiner. pron.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	which (of two): used in direct or indirect questions.
whetstone	1.
	syl	whet+stone
	pron	<1wet2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a stone used for sharpening edged tools, knives, etc.
whetstone	2.
	syl	whet+stone
	pron	<1wet2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	something that sharpens.
whew	0.
	syl	whew
	pron	<hwju:>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation or sharply exhaled breath expressing relief, surprise, delight, etc.
whey	ety	Old English hw*_@ag; related to Middle Low German wei, heie, Dutch hui 
whey	0.
	syl	whey
	pron	<wA>
	pos	n.
	def	the watery liquid that separates from the curd when the milk is clotted, as in making cheese.
wheyey	sub
	head	whey
	syl	whey+ey
	pos	adj.
wheyish	sub
	head	whey
	or	wheylike
	syl	whey+ish
	pos	adj.
wheylike	sub
	head	whey
	or	wheyish
	syl	whey+2like
	pos	adj.
wheyface	1.
	syl	whey+face
	pron	<1wA2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a pale bloodless face.
wheyface	2.
	syl	whey+face
	pron	<1wA2fAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a person with such a face.
wheyfaced	sub
	head	wheyface
	syl	whey+2faced
	pos	adj.
whf	0.
	syl	whf.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	wharf.
which	ety	Old English hwelc, hwilc; related to Old High German hwel*_ih (German welch) , Old Norse hvel*_ikr, Gothic hvileiks, Latin quis, quid #e Usage. See at that.
which	1.a.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	determiner.
	def	used with a noun in requesting that its referent be further specified, identified, or distinguished from the other members of a class.
	exam	1	which house did you want to buy??
which	1.b.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	which did you find??
which	1.c.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	used in indirect questions
	exam	1	I wondered which apples were cheaper.
which	2.a.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	determiner.
	def	whatever of a class; whichever.
	exam	1	bring which car you want.
which	2.b.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	choose which of the cars suits you.
which	3.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	pron.
	def	used in relative clauses with inanimate antecedents.
	exam	1	the house, which is old, is in poor repair.
which	4.
	syl	which
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	pron.
	def	as; and that: used in relative clauses with verb phrases or sentences as their antecedents.
	exam	1	he died of cancer, which is what I predicted.
the which	5.
	head	which
	syl	the which.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a longer form of {which}, often used as a sentence connector.
whichever	1.a.
	syl	which+ev:er
	pron	<wiC1ev*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	any (one, two, etc., out of several).
	exam	1	take whichever car you like.
whichever	1.b.
	syl	which+ev:er
	pron	<wiC1ev*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	choose whichever appeals to you.
whichever	2.a.
	syl	which+ev:er
	pron	<wiC1ev*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	no matter which (one or ones).
	exam	1	whichever card you pick you'll still be making a mistake.
whichever	2.b.
	syl	which+ev:er
	pron	<wiC1ev*>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	it won't make any difference, whichever comes first.
whichsoever	0.
	syl	which+so+ev:er
	pron	<2wiCs*u1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	an archaic or formal word for {whichever}.
whicker	ety	C17: of imitative origin
whicker	0.
	syl	whick+er
	pron	<1wik*>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to whinny or neigh; nicker.
whidah	0.
	syl	whid+ah
	pron	<1wid*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {whydah}.
whiff	ety	C16: of imitative origin
whiff	H1.1.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	n.
	def	a passing odour.
whiff	H1.2.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief gentle gust of air.
whiff	H1.3.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	n.
	def	a single inhalation or exhalation from the mouth or nose.
whiff	H1.4.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	vb.
	def	to come, convey, or go in whiffs; puff or waft.
whiff	H1.5.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	vb.
	def	to take in or breathe out (tobacco smoke, air, etc.).
whiff	H1.6.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sniff or smell.
whiff	H1.7.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to have an unpleasant smell; stink.
whiffer	sub
	head	whiff
	syl	whiff+er
	pos	n.
whiff	ety	C19: special use of #7whiff %1
whiff	H2.0.
	syl	whiff
	pron	<wif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a narrow clinker-built skiff having outriggers, for one oarsman.
whiffle	ety	C16: frequentative of #7whiff %1
whiffle	1.
	syl	whif+fle
	pron	<1wifL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to think or behave in an erratic or unpredictable way.
whiffle	2.
	syl	whif+fle
	pron	<1wifL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to blow or be blown fitfully or in gusts.
whiffle	3.
	syl	whif+fle
	pron	<1wifL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to whistle softly.
whiffler	H1.0.
	syl	whif+fler
	pron	<1wifl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who whiffles.
whiffler	ety	C16: from wifle battle-axe, from Old English wifel, of Germanic origin; the attendants originally carried weapons to clear the way
whiffler	H2.0.
	syl	whif+fler
	pron	<1wifl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	an attendant who cleared the way for a procession.
whiffletree	0.
	syl	whif+fle+tree
	pron	<1wifL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a crossbar in a horse's harness to which the ends of the traces are attached. Also called: {whipple?!tree, swingletree}.
Whig	ety	C17: probably short?!ened from whiggamore, one of a group of 17th-century Scottish rebels who joined in an attack on Edinburgh known as the whiggamore raid; probably from Scottish whig to drive (of obscure origin)+ more, mer, maire horse, #7mare  &- #!Whig+ger@.y or #!Whig+gism n.
Whig	1.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the English political party or grouping that opposed the succession to the throne of James, Duke of York (1679-80), on the grounds that he was a Catholic. Standing for a limited monarchy, the Whigs rep?!resented the great aristocracy and the moneyed middle class for the next 80 years. In the late 18th and early 19th centuries the Whigs represented the desires of industrialists and Dissenters for political and social reform. The Whigs provided the core of the Liberal Party.
Whig	2.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a supporter of the War of American Independence. Compare {Tory}.
Whig	3.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the American political party that opposed the Democrats from about 1834 to 1855 and represented propertied and professional interests.
Whig	4.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	def	a conservative member of the Liberal Party in Great Britain.
Whig	5.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who advocates and believes in an unrestricted laissez-faire economy.
Whig	6.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	qual	History.
	def	a Scottish Presbyterian, esp. one in rebellion against the Crown.
Whig	7.
	syl	Whig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characteristic of, or relating to Whigs.
Whiggish	sub
	head	Whig
	syl	Whig+gish
	pos	adj.
Whiggishly	sub
	head	Whig
	syl	Whig+gish+ly
	pos	adv.
Whiggishness	sub
	head	Whig
	syl	Whig+gish+ness
	pos	n.
while	ety	Old English hw*_il; related to Old High German hw*_ila (German Weile) , Gothic hveila, Latin qui*_es peace, tranqu*_ilus #7tranquil #e Usage. The main sense of while is during the time that. However, many careful users of English would now accept as established the use of while to mean although: while he disliked working, he was obliged to do so. In careful usage, while is not used to mean whereas or and: he thought that they were in Paris, whereas (not while) they had gone on to Rome; his friends went to Paris for their holiday, his brother to Rome, and (not while) his parents went to Berlin. Careful writers try to avoid any ambiguity that may result from the possibility of two interpretations of while in context: while (although or during the time that) his brother worked in the park, he refused to do any gardening at home.
while	1.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	conj.
	usage	also; subordinating
	def	at the same time that.
	exam	1	please light the fire while I'm cooking.
while	2.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	conj.
	usage	also; subordinating
	def	all the time that.
	exam	1	I stay inside while it's raining.
while	3.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	conj.
	usage	also; subordinating
	def	in spite of the fact that.
	exam	1	while I agree about his brilliance I still think he's rude.
while	4.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	conj.
	usage	also; coordinat?!ing
	def	whereas; and in contrast.
	exam	1	flats are expensive, while houses are cheap.
while	5.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	prep.
	usage	also; used with a gerund
	def	during the activity of.
	exam	1	while walking I often whistle.
while	6.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	also
	def	another word for {until}.
	exam	1	you'll have to wait while Monday for these sheets;
	exam	2	you'll never make any progress while you listen to me.
while	7.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	also; usually used in adverbial phrases
	def	a period or interval of time.
	exam	1	once in a long while.
while	8.
	syl	while
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	trouble or time (esp. in the phrase {worth one's while}) .
	exam	1	it's hardly worth your while to begin work today.
the while	9.
	head	while
	syl	the while.
	usage	also
	def	at that time.
	exam	1	he was working the while.
while away	0.
	syl	while a:way
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pass (time) idly and usually pleasantly.
whiles	1.
	syl	whiles
	pron	<wIlz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	at times; occasionally.
whiles	2.
	syl	whiles
	pron	<wIlz>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	while; whilst.
whilom	ety	Old English hw*_ilum, dative plural of hw*_il #7while ; related to Old High German hw*_il*_om, German weiland of old
whilom	1.
	syl	whi+lom
	pron	<1wIl*m>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	formerly; once.
whilom	2.
	syl	whi+lom
	pron	<1wIl*m>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	usage	prenominal
	def	one-time; former.
whilst	ety	C13: from #7whiles+ -t as in amidst 
whilst	0.
	syl	whilst
	pron	<wIlst>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	another word for {{while} (senses 1-4)}.
whim	ety	C17: from C16 whim-wham, of unknown origin
whim	1.
	syl	whim
	pron	<wim>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {whim-wham}. a sudden, passing, and often fanciful idea; impulsive or irrational thought.
whim	2.
	syl	whim
	pron	<wim>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse-drawn winch formerly used in mining to lift ore or water.
whimbrel	ety	C16: from dialect whimp or from #7whimper, alluding to its cry
whimbrel	0.
	syl	whim+brel
	pron	<1wimbr*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small European curlew, with a striped head.
whimper	ety	C16: from dialect whimp, of imitative origin
whimper	1.
	syl	whim+per
	pron	<1wimp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to cry, sob, or whine softly or intermittently.
whimper	2.
	syl	whim+per
	pron	<1wimp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to complain or say (something) in a whining plaintive way.
whimper	3.
	syl	whim+per
	pron	<1wimp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft plaintive whine.
whimperer	sub
	head	whimper
	syl	whim+per+er
	pos	n.
whimpering	sub
	head	whimper
	syl	whim+per+ing
	pos	n.
whimperingly	sub
	head	whimper
	syl	whim+per+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
whimsical	1.
	syl	whim+si+cal
	pron	<1wimzikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	spontaneously fanciful or playful.
whimsical	2.
	syl	whim+si+cal
	pron	<1wimzikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	given to whims; capricious.
whimsical	3.
	syl	whim+si+cal
	pron	<1wimzikL>
	pos	adj.
	def	quaint, unusual, or fantastic.
whimsicality	sub
	head	whimsical
	syl	whim+si+cal+i:ty
	pron	<2wimzi1k@liti>
	pos	n.
whimsically	sub
	head	whimsical
	syl	whim+si+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
whimsicalness	sub
	head	whimsical
	syl	whim+si+cal+ness
	pos	n.
whimsy	ety	C17: from #7whim ; compare #7flimsy 
whimsey	alt
	head	whimsy
	or	whimsy
	syl	whim+sey
	pron	<1wimzi>
	pos	n.
whimsies	infl
	head	whimsy
	or	whimseys
	syl	whim+sies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whimseys	infl
	head	whimsy
	or	whimsies
	syl	whim+seys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whimsy	1.
	or	whimsey
	syl	whim+sy
	pron	<1wimzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a capricious idea or notion.
whimsy	2.
	or	whimsey
	syl	whim+sy
	pron	<1wimzi>
	pos	n.
	def	light or fanciful humour.
whimsy	3.
	or	whimsey
	syl	whim+sy
	pron	<1wimzi>
	pos	n.
	def	something quaint or unusual.
whimsier	infl
	head	whimsy
	syl	whim+si+er
	pos	adj.
whimsiest	infl
	head	whimsy
	syl	whim+si+est.
	pos	adj.
whimsy	4.
	or	whimsey
	syl	whim+sy
	pron	<1wimzi>
	pos	adj.
	def	quaint, comical, or unusual, often in a tasteless way.
whin	ety	C11: from Scandinavian; compare Old Danish hvine (gr@as) , Norwegian hvine, Swedish hven 
whin	H1.0.
	syl	whin
	pron	<win>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gorse}.
whin	ety	C14 quin, of obscure origin
whin	H2.0.
	syl	whin
	pron	<win>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {whinstone}.
whinchat	ety	C17: from #7whin %1#7+chat 
whinchat	0.
	syl	whin+chat
	pron	<1win2C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World songbird, having a mottled brown-and-white plumage with pale cream underparts: subfamily (thrushes).
whine	ety	Old English hw*_inan; related to Old Norse hv*_ina, Swedish hvija to scream
whine	1.
	syl	whine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a long high-pitched plaintive cry or moan.
whine	2.
	syl	whine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous high-pitched sound.
whine	3.
	syl	whine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a peevish complaint, esp. one repeated.
whine	4.
	syl	whine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make a whine or utter in a whine.
whiner	sub
	head	whine
	syl	whin+er
	pos	n.
whiningly	sub
	head	whine
	syl	whin+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
whiny	sub
	head	whine
	syl	whin:y
	pos	adj.
whinge	ety	from a Northern variant of Old English hwinsian to whine; related to Old High German winsan, winisan, whence Middle High German winsen 
whinge	1.
	syl	whinge
	pron	<winJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cry in a fretful way.
whinge	2.
	syl	whinge
	pron	<winJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to complain. {~}
whinge	3.
	syl	whinge
	pron	<winJ>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a complaint.
whinny	ety	C16: of imitative origin
whinnies	infl
	head	whinny
	syl	whin+nies
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
whinnying	infl
	head	whinny
	syl	whin+ny+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
whinnied	infl
	head	whinny
	syl	whin+nied.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
whinny	1.
	syl	whin+ny
	pron	<1wini>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a horse
	def	to neigh softly or gently.
whinny	2.
	syl	whin+ny
	pron	<1wini>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sound resembling a neigh, such as a laugh.
whinnies	infl
	head	whinny
	syl	whin+nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whinny	3.
	syl	whin+ny
	pron	<1wini>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	a gentle or low-pitched neigh.
whinstone	ety	C16: from #7whin %2#7+stone 
whinstone	0.
	syl	whin+stone
	pron	<1win2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	any dark hard fine-grained rock, such as basalt.
whip	ety	C13: perhaps from Middle Dutch wippen to swing; related to Middle Dutch wipfen to dance, German Wipfel tree top
whips	infl
	head	whip
	syl	whips
	pos	vb.
whipping	infl
	head	whip
	syl	whip+ping
	pos	vb.
whipped	infl
	head	whip
	syl	whipped.
	pos	vb.
whip	1.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike (a person or thing) with several strokes of a strap, rod, etc.
whip	2.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to punish by striking in this manner.
whip	3.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by out, away, etc.
	def	to pull, remove, etc., with sudden rapid motion.
	exam	1	to whip out a gun.
whip	4.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by down, into, out of, etc.
	def	to come, go, etc., in a rapid sudden manner.
	exam	1	they whipped into the bar for a drink.
whip	5.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to strike or be struck as if by whipping.
	exam	1	the tempest whipped the surface of the sea.
whip	6.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to criticize virulently.
whip	7.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring, train, etc., forcefully into a desired condition (esp. in the phrases {whip into line} and {whip into shape}) .
whip	8.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to overcome or outdo.
	exam	1	I know when I've been whipped.
whip	9.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by on, out, or off
	def	to drive, urge, compel, etc., by or as if by whipping.
whip	10.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to wrap or wind (a cord, thread, etc.) around (a rope, cable, etc.) to prevent chafing or fraying.
whip	11.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to hoist by means of a rope through a single pulley.
whip	12.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in fly-fishing
	def	to cast the fly repeatedly onto (the water) in a whipping motion.
whip	13.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in sewing
	def	to join, finish, or gather with whipstitch.
whip	14.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	def	to beat (eggs, cream, etc.) with a whisk or similar utensil to incorporate air and produce expansion.
whip	15.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spin (a top).
whip	16.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a lash or flexible rod attached at one end to a stiff handle and used for driving animals, inflicting corporal punishment, etc.
whip	17.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a whipping stroke or motion.
whip	18.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a person adept at handling a whip, as a coachman, etc.
whip	19.a.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a party chosen to organize and discipline the members of his faction, esp. in voting and to assist in the arrangement of the business.
whip	19.b.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a call issued to members of a party, insisting with varying degrees of urgency upon their presence or loyal voting behaviour.
whip	19.c.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Brit. Parliament
	def	a schedule of business sent to members of a party, indicating for which items their attendance is most important.
whip	20.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	an apparatus for hoisting, consisting of a rope, pulley, and snatch block.
whip	21.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a variety of desserts made from egg whites or cream beaten stiff, sweetened, and flavoured with fruit, fruit juice, etc.
whip	22.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	See {whipper-in}.
whip	23.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a windmill vane.
whip	24.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	transient elastic movement of a structure or part, such as a shaft, when subjected to sudden loads or dynamic excitation.
whip	25.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a percussion instrument consisting of two strips of wood, joined forming the shape of a V, and clapped loudly together.
whip	26.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	flexibility, as in the shaft of a golf club, etc.
whip	27.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a ride in a funfair involving bumper cars that move with sudden jerks.
whip	28.
	syl	whip
	pron	<wip>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling throw in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's arm and spins him to the floor.
a fair crack of the whip	29.
	head	whip
	syl	a fair crack of the whip.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a fair chance or opportunity. {~} See also {whip in, whip-round, whip up}.
whiplike	sub
	head	whip
	syl	whip+2like
	pos	adj.
whipper	sub
	head	whip
	syl	whip+per
	pos	n.
whip bird	1.
	syl	whip bird
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several birds of the genus esp. ({eastern whip bird}) and ({black-throated whip bird}) , having a whistle ending in a whipcrack note.
whip bird	2.
	syl	whip bird
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of various other birds, such as and ({mock whip bird}) .
whipcord	1.
	syl	whip+cord
	pron	<1wip2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong worsted or cotton fabric with a diagonally ribbed surface.
whipcord	2.
	syl	whip+cord
	pron	<1wip2kc:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a closely twisted hard cord used for the lashes of whips, etc.
whip graft	0.
	syl	whip graft
	pos	n.
	qual	Horticulture.
	def	a graft made by inserting a tongue cut on the sloping base of the scion into a slit on the sloping top of the stock.
whip hand	1.
	syl	whip hand
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the; in driving horses, etc.
	def	the hand holding the whip.
whip hand	2.
	syl	whip hand
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	advantage or dominating position.
whip in	1.
	syl	whip in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to perform the duties of a whipper-in to a pack of hounds.
whip in	2.
	syl	whip in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to keep (members of a political party, etc.) together.
whiplash	1.
	syl	whip+lash
	pron	<1wip2l@S>
	pos	n.
	def	a quick lash or stroke of a whip or like that of a whip.
whiplash	2.
	syl	whip+lash
	pron	<1wip2l@S>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	See {whiplash injury}.
whiplash injury	0.
	syl	whip+lash in+ju+ry
	pos	n.
	qual	Med. informal.
	def	any injury to the neck resulting from a sudden thrusting forwards and snapping back of the unsupported head. Technical name: {hyperextension-hyperflexion injury}.
whippers-in	infl
	head	whipper-in
	syl	whip:pers-in.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whipper-in	0.
	syl	whip:per-in
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to assist the huntsman managing the hounds.
whippersnapper	ety	C17: probably from whipsnapper a person who snaps whips, influenced by earlier snippersnapper, of obscure origin
whippersnapper	0.
	syl	whip+per+snap+per
	pron	<1wip*2sn@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	an insignificant but pretentious or cheeky person, often a young one. Also called: {whipster}.
whippet	ety	C16: of uncertain origin; perhaps based on the phrase whip it&! move quickly&!
whippet	0.
	syl	whip+pet
	pron	<1wipit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small slender breed of dog similar to a greyhound in appearance.
whipping	1.
	syl	whip+ping
	pron	<1wipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thrashing or beating with a whip or similar implement.
whipping	2.
	syl	whip+ping
	pron	<1wipiG>
	pos	n.
	def	cord or twine used for binding or lashing.
whipping boy	ety	C17: originally referring to a boy who was educated with a prince and who received punishment for any faults committed by the prince
whipping boy	0.
	syl	whip+ping boy
	pos	n.
	def	a person of little importance who is blamed for the errors, incompetence, etc., of others, esp. his superiors; scapegoat.
whipping cream	0.
	syl	whip+ping cream
	pos	n.
	def	cream that contains enough butterfat to allow it to be whipped until stiff.
whippletree	0.
	syl	whip+ple+tree
	pron	<1wipL2trE>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {whiffletree}.
whippoorwill	ety	C18: imitative of its cry
whippoorwill	0.
	syl	whip+poor+will
	pron	<1wipu2wil>
	pos	n.
	def	a nightjar, of North and Central America, having a dark plumage with white patches on the tail.
whip-round	1.
	syl	whip-round
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	an impromptu collection of money.
whip round	infl
	head	whip-round
	syl	whip round.
	pos	vb.
whip-round	2.
	syl	whip-round
	pos	adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	to make such a collection of money.
whips	0.
	syl	whips
	pron	<wips>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	foll. by of
	def	a large quantity.
	exam	1	I've got whips of cash at the moment.
whipsaw	1.
	syl	whip+saw
	pron	<1wip2sc:>
	pos	n.
	def	any saw with a flexible blade, such as a bandsaw.
whipsaws	infl
	head	whipsaw
	syl	whip+saws
	pos	vb.
whipsawing	infl
	head	whipsaw
	syl	whip+sawing
	pos	vb.
whipsawed	infl
	head	whipsaw
	or	whipsawn
	syl	whip+sawed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
whipsawn	infl
	head	whipsaw
	or	whipsawed
	syl	whip+sawn.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
whipsaw	2.
	syl	whip+saw
	pron	<1wip2sc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to saw with a whipsaw.
whipsaw	3.
	syl	whip+saw
	pron	<1wip2sc:>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to defeat in two ways at once.
whip scorpion	0.
	syl	whip scor+pi+on
	pos	n.
	def	any nonvenomous arachnid of the order (or typically resembling a scorpion but lacking a sting. See also {vinegarroon}.
whip snake	1.
	syl	whip snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of several long slender fast-moving nonvenomous snakes of the colubrid genus such as ({horseshoe whipsnake}) of Eurasia.
whip snake	2.
	syl	whip snake
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other slender nonvenomous snakes, such as ({coachwhip snake}) of the U.S.
whipstall	0.
	syl	whip+stall
	pron	<1wip2stc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a stall in which an aircraft goes into a nearly vertical climb, pauses, slips backwards momentarily, and drops suddenly with its nose down.
whipstitch	1.
	syl	whip+stitch
	pron	<1wip2stiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a sewing stitch passing over an edge.
whipstitch	2.
	syl	whip+stitch
	pron	<1wip2stiC>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	an instant; moment.
whipstitch	3.
	syl	whip+stitch
	pron	<1wip2stiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to sew (an edge) using whipstitch; overcast.
whipstock	0.
	syl	whip+stock
	pron	<1wip2stok>
	pos	n.
	def	a whip handle.
whip up	1.
	syl	whip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to excite; arouse.
	exam	1	to whip up a mob;
	exam	2	to whip up discontent.
whip up	2.
	syl	whip up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to prepare quickly.
	exam	1	to whip up a meal.
whipworm	0.
	syl	whip+worm
	pron	<1wip2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several parasitic nematode worms of the genus esp. having a whiplike body and living in the intestines of mammals.
whir	ety	C14: probably from Scandinavian; compare Norwegian kvirra, Danish hvirre; see #7whirl 
whirr	alt
	head	whir
	or	whir
	syl	whirr
	pron	<wR:>
	pos	n.
whir	1.
	or	whirr
	syl	whir
	pron	<wR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a prolonged soft swish or buzz, as of a motor working or wings flapping.
whir	2.
	or	whirr
	syl	whir
	pron	<wR:>
	pos	n.
	def	a bustle or rush.
whirs	infl
	head	whir
	syl	whirs
	pos	vb.
whir	xref
	or	whirr
	syl	whir
	pron	<wR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	or {whirrs, whir+ring, whirred}.
whir	3.
	or	whirr
	syl	whir
	pron	<wR:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a whir.
whirl	ety	C13: from Old Norse hvirfla to turn about; related to Old High German wirbil whirlwind
whirl	1.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to spin, turn, or revolve or cause to spin, turn, or revolve.
whirl	2.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to turn around or away rapidly.
whirl	3.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have a spinning sensation, as from dizziness, etc.
whirl	4.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or drive or be moved or driven at high speed.
whirl	5.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of whirling; swift rotation or a rapid whirling movement.
whirl	6.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition of confusion or giddiness.
	exam	1	her accident left me in a whirl.
whirl	7.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a swift round, as of events, meetings, etc.
whirl	8.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a tumult; stir.
whirl	9.
	syl	whirl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a brief trip, dance, etc.
give (something) a whirl	10.
	head	whirl
	syl	give (something) a whirl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to attempt or give a trial to (something).
whirler	sub
	head	whirl
	syl	whirl+er
	pos	n.
whirlingly	sub
	head	whirl
	syl	whirl+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
whirlabout	1.
	syl	whirl+a:bout
	pron	<1wR:l*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that whirls around; whirligig.
whirlabout	2.
	syl	whirl+a:bout
	pron	<1wR:l*2baut>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of whirling around.
whirligig	ety	C15 whirlegigge, from #7whirl+gig %1
whirligig	1.
	syl	whirl:i+gig
	pron	<1wR:li2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	any spinning toy, such as a top.
whirligig	2.
	syl	whirl:i+gig
	pron	<1wR:li2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {merry-go-round}.
whirligig	3.
	syl	whirl:i+gig
	pron	<1wR:li2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that whirls about, spins, or moves in a circular or giddy way.
	exam	1	the whirligig of social life.
whirligig	4.
	syl	whirl:i+gig
	pron	<1wR:li2gig>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {windmill} (the toy).
whirligig beetle	0.
	syl	whirl:i+gig bee+tle
	pos	n.
	def	any flat-bodied water beetle of the family which circles rapidly on the surface of the water.
whirlpool	1.
	syl	whirl+pool
	pron	<1wR:l2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a powerful circular current or vortex of water, usually produced by conflicting tidal currents or by eddying at the foot of a waterfall.
whirlpool	2.
	syl	whirl+pool
	pron	<1wR:l2pu:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a whirlpool in motion or the power to attract into its vortex.
whirlwind	1.
	syl	whirl+wind
	pron	<1wR:l2wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a column of air whirling around and towards a more or less vertical axis of low pressure, which moves along the land or ocean surface.
whirlwind	2.a.
	syl	whirl+wind
	pron	<1wR:l2wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a motion or course resembling this, esp. in rapidity.
whirlwind	2.b.
	syl	whirl+wind
	pron	<1wR:l2wind>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a whirlwind romance.
whirlwind	3.
	syl	whirl+wind
	pron	<1wR:l2wind>
	pos	n.
	def	an impetuously active person.
whirlybird	0.
	syl	whirl:y+bird
	pron	<1wR:li2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal word for {helicopter}.
whish	0.
	syl	whish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a less common word for {swish}.
whisk	ety	C14: from Old Norse visk wisp; related to Middle Dutch wisch, Old High German wisc 
whisk	1.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away or off
	def	to brush, sweep, or wipe off lightly.
whisk	2.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move, carry, etc., with a light or rapid sweeping motion.
	exam	1	the taxi whisked us to the airport.
whisk	3.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, go, etc., quickly and nimbly.
	exam	1	to whisk downstairs for a drink.
whisk	4.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to whip (eggs, cream, etc.) to a froth.
whisk	5.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of whisking.
whisk	6.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a light rapid sweeping movement or stroke.
whisk	7.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a utensil, often incorporating a coil of wires, for whipping eggs, etc.
whisk	8.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small brush or broom.
whisk	9.
	syl	whisk
	pron	<wisk>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bunch or bundle, as of grass, straw, etc.
whisker	1.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the stiff sensory hairs growing on the face of a cat, rat, or other mammal. Technical name: {vibrissa}.
whisker	2.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the hairs growing on a person's face, esp. on the cheeks or chin.
whisker	3.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a beard or that part of it growing on the sides of the face.
whisker	4.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a moustache.
whisker	5.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {whisker boom, whisker pole}. any light spar used for extending the clews of a sail, esp. in light airs.
whisker	6.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a very fine filamentary crystal having greater strength than the bulk material since they are single crystals. They often show unusual electrical properties.
whisker	7.
	syl	whisk+er
	pron	<1wisk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that whisks.
by a whisker	8.
	head	whisker
	syl	by a whisker.
	qual	Informal.
	def	by a narrow margin; only just.
	exam	1	he escaped death by a whisker.
whiskered	sub
	head	whisker
	or	whiskery
	syl	whisk+ered
	pos	adj.
whiskery	sub
	head	whisker
	or	whiskered
	syl	whisk+er:y
	pos	adj.
whiskey	0.
	syl	whis+key
	pron	<1wiski>
	pos	n.
	def	whisky made in the U.S. or Ireland.
whiskey sour	0.
	syl	whis+key sour
	pos	n.
	def	a mixed drink of whisky and lime or lemon juice, sometimes sweetened.
whisky	ety	C18: shortened from whiskybae, from Scottish Gaelic uisge beatha, literally: water of life; see #7usquebaugh 
whiskies	infl
	head	whisky
	syl	whis+kies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whisky	0.
	syl	whis+ky
	pron	<1wiski>
	pos	n.
	def	a spirit made by distilling fermented cereals, which is matured and often blended.
whisky mac	0.
	syl	whis+ky mac
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a drink consisting of whisky and ginger wine.
whisper	ety	Old English hwisprian; related to Old Norse hv*_iskra, Old High German hwispal*_on, Dutch wispern 
whisper	1.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to speak or utter (something) in a soft hushed tone, esp. without vibration of the vocal cords.
whisper	2.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to speak secretly or furtively, as in promoting intrigue, gossip, etc.
whisper	3.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of leaves, trees, etc.
	def	to make a low soft rustling sound.
whisper	4.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to utter or suggest secretly or privately.
	exam	1	to whisper treason.
whisper	5.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a low soft voice.
	exam	1	to speak in a whisper.
whisper	6.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	n.
	def	something uttered in such a voice.
whisper	7.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a low soft rustling sound.
whisper	8.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a trace or suspicion.
whisper	9.
	syl	whis+per
	pron	<1wisp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a rumour or secret.
whisperer	sub
	head	whisper
	syl	whis+per+er
	pos	n.
whispering campaign	0.
	syl	whis+per+ing cam+paign
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	the organized diffusion by word of mouth of defamatory rumours designed to discredit a person, group, etc.
whispering gallery	0.
	syl	whis+per+ing gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	def	a gallery or dome with acoustic characteristics such that a sound made at one point is audible at distant points.
whist	ety	C17: perhaps changed from #7whisk , referring to the sweeping up or whisking up of the tricks
whist	H1.0.
	syl	whist
	pron	<wist>
	pos	n.
	def	a card game for four in which the two sides try to win the balance of the 13 tricks: forerunner of bridge.
whisht	alt
	head	whist
	or	whist
	syl	whisht
	pron	<wist>, <wiSt>, <wiSt>
whist	H2.1.
	or	whisht
	syl	whist
	pron	<wist>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect, esp. Scot.
	def	hush&! be quiet&!
whist	H2.2.
	or	whisht
	syl	whist
	pron	<wist>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect, esp. Scot.
	def	silent or still.
whist	H2.3.
	or	whisht
	syl	whist
	pron	<wist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect, esp. Scot.
	def	to make or become silent.
whistle	ety	Old English hwistlian; related to Old Norse hv*_isla 
whistle	1.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce (shrill or flutelike musical sounds), as by passing breath through a narrow constriction most easily formed by the pursed lips.
	exam	1	he whistled a melody.
whistle	2.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signal, summon, or command by whistling or blowing a whistle.
	exam	1	the referee whistled the end of the game.
whistle	3.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a kettle, train, etc.
	def	to produce (a shrill sound) caused by the emission of steam through a small aperture.
whistle	4.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move with a whistling sound caused by rapid passage through the air.
whistle	5.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of animals, esp. birds
	def	to emit (a shrill sound) resembling human whistling.
whistle	6.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for making a shrill high-pitched sound by means of air or steam under pressure.
whistle	7.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a shrill sound effected by whistling.
whistle	8.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a whistling sound, as of a bird, bullet, the wind, etc.
whistle	9.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	a signal, warning, command, etc., transmitted by or as if by a whistle.
whistle	10.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of whistling.
whistle	11.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	any pipe that is blown down its end and produces sounds on the principle of a flue pipe, usually having as a mouthpiece a fipple cut in the side.
wet one's whistle	12.
	head	whistle
	syl	wet one's whistle.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to take a drink.
whistle	13.a.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	to inform (on).
whistle	13.b.
	syl	whis+tle
	pron	<1wisL>
	pos	n.
	def	to bring a stop (to).
whistle for	0.
	syl	whis+tle for
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to seek or expect in vain.
whistler	1.
	syl	whis+tler
	pron	<1wisl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that whistles.
whistler	2.
	syl	whis+tler
	pron	<1wisl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Radio.
	def	an atmospheric disturbance picked up by radio receivers, characterized by a whistling sound of decreasing pitch. It is caused by the electromagnetic radiation produced by lightning.
whistler	3.
	syl	whis+tler
	pron	<1wisl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds having a whistling call, such as certain Australian flycatchers (see { {thickhead} (sense 2))} and the goldeneye.
whistler	4.
	syl	whis+tler
	pron	<1wisl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various North American marmots of the genus esp. ({hoary marmot}) .
whistler	5.
	syl	whis+tler
	pron	<1wisl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a horse affected with whistling.
James Abbott McNeill	infl
	head	Whistler
	syl	James Ab:bott Mc:Neill.
	pos	n.
Whistler	0.
	syl	Whis:tler
	pron	<1wisl*>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-1903, U.S. painter and etcher, living in Europe. He is best known for his sequence of nocturnes and his portraits.
whistle stop	1.a.
	syl	whis+tle stop
	pos	n.
	def	a minor railway station where trains stop only on signal.
whistle stop	1.b.
	syl	whis+tle stop
	pos	n.
	def	a small town having such a station.
whistle stop	2.a.
	syl	whis+tle stop
	pos	n.
	def	a brief appearance in a town, esp. by a political candidate to make a speech, shake hands, etc.
whistle stop	2.b.
	syl	whis+tle stop
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a whistle-stop tour.
whistle-stop	infl
	head	whistle stop
	syl	whis:tle-stop
	pos	vb.
whistle stops	infl
	head	whistle stop
	syl	whis+tle stops
	pos	vb.
whistle stopping	infl
	head	whistle stop
	syl	whis+tle stop:ping
	pos	vb.
whistle stopped	infl
	head	whistle stop
	syl	whis+tle stopped.
	pos	vb.
whistle stop	3.
	syl	whis+tle stop
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to campaign for office by visiting many small towns to give short speeches.
whistling	0.
	syl	whis+tling
	pron	<1wisliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a breathing defect of horses characterized by a high-pitched sound with each intake of air. Compare { {roaring} (sense 4)}.
whistling swan	0.
	syl	whis+tling swan
	pos	n.
	def	a white North American swan, with a black bill and straight neck. Compare {mute swan}.
whit	ety	C15: probably variant of #7wight %1
whit	0.
	syl	whit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually used with a negative
	def	the smallest particle; iota; jot.
	exam	1	he has changed not a whit.
Whit	1.
	syl	Whit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Whitsuntide. ~}
Whit	2.
	syl	Whit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to Whitsuntide.
Whitaker	0.
	syl	Whit:a:ker
	pron	<1wit*k*>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Fred@.e@.rick}. 1812-91, New Zealand statesman, born in England: prime minister of New Zealand (1863-64; 1882-83).
Whitby	0.
	syl	Whit+by
	pron	<1witbi>
	pos	n.
	def	a fishing port and resort in NE England, in E North Yorkshire at the mouth of the River Esk: an important ecclesiastical centre in Anglo-Saxon times; site of an abbey founded in 656. Pop.: 12717 (1971).
white	ety	Old English hw*_it; related to Old Frisian hw*_it, Old Saxon hw*_it Old Norse hv*_itr, Gothic hveits, Old High German hw*_iz (German weiss)  &- #!white+ly adv. &- #!whit+ish adj. &- #!white+ness n.
white	1.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no hue due to the reflection of all or almost all incident light. Compare { {black} (sense 1)}.
white	2.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of light, such as sunlight
	def	consisting of all the colours of the spectrum or produced by certain mixtures of three additive primary colours, such as red, green, and blue.
white	3.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	comparatively white or whitish-grey in colour or having parts of this colour.
	exam	1	white clover.
white	4.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	having pale-coloured or white skin, fur, or feathers.
white	5.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	bloodless or pale, as from pain, emotion, etc.
white	6.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of hair, a beard, etc.
	def	silvery or grey, usually from age.
white	7.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	benevolent or without malicious intent.
	exam	1	white magic.
white	8.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	colourless or transparent.
	exam	1	white glass.
white	9.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	capped with or accompanied by snow.
	exam	1	a white Christmas.
white	10.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	counterrevolutionary, very conservative, or royalist. Compare { {Red} (sense 2)}.
white	11.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	blank, as an unprinted area of a page.
white	12.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wine
	def	made from pale grapes or from black grapes separated from their skins.
white	13.a.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of coffee or tea
	def	with milk or cream.
white	13.b.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of bread
	def	made with white flour.
white	14.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Physics.
	def	having or characterized by a continuous distribution of energy, wavelength, or frequency.
	exam	1	white noise.
white	15.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	honourable or generous.
white	16.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of armour
	def	made completely of iron or steel (esp. in the phrase {white harness) }.
white	17.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	morally unblemished.
white	18.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Rare. of times, seasons, etc.
	def	auspicious; favourable.
white	19.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic or archaic.
	def	having a fair complexion; blond.
bleed white	20.
	head	white
	syl	bleed white.
	def	to deprive slowly of resources.
white	21.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white colour.
white	22.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition or quality of being white; whiteness.
white	23.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the white or lightly coloured part or area of something.
white	24.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	the viscous fluid that surrounds the yolk of a bird's egg, esp. a hen's egg; albumen.
white	25.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the white part (sclera) of the eyeball.
white	26.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various butterflies of the family such as ({large white}) and ({small white}) , having white wings with scanty black markings. See also {cabbage white}.
white	27.a.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or light-coloured piece or square.
white	27.b.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the player playing with such pieces.
white	28.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has or is characterized by a white colour, such as a white paint or pigment, a white cloth, a white ball in billiards.
white	29.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an unprinted area of a page.
white	30.a.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer ring of the target, having the lowest score.
white	30.b.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a shot or arrow hitting this ring.
white	31.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	fairness of complexion.
in the white	32.
	head	white
	syl	in the white.
	usage	of wood or furniture
	def	left unpainted or unvarnished.
white	33.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	usually foll. by out
	def	to create or leave white spaces in (printed or other matter).
white	34.
	syl	white
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make or become white. See also {white out, whites}.
White	H1.1.
	syl	White
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Caucasoid race.
White	H1.2.
	syl	White
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a person of European ancestry.
White	H1.3.
	syl	White
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting or relating to a White or Whites.
Gilbert	1.
	head	White
	syl	Gil:bert.
	def	1720-93, English clergyman and naturalist, noted for his (1789).
Patrick (Victor Martindale)	2.
	head	White
	syl	Pat:rick (Victor Martindale)
	def	born 1912, Australian novelist: his works include (1957), (1973), and (1976): Nobel prize for literature 1973.
white admiral	0.
	syl	white ad+mi+ral
	pos	n.
	def	a nymphalid butterfly, of Eurasia, having brown wings with white markings. See also {red admiral}.
white alkali	1.
	syl	white al+ka+li
	pos	n.
	def	refined sodium carbonate.
white alkali	2.
	syl	white al+ka+li
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mineral salts, esp. sodium sulphate, sodium chloride, and magnesium sulphate, that often appear on the surface of soils as a whitish layer in dry conditions.
white ant	0.
	syl	white ant
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {termite}.
white area	0.
	syl	white ar:e:a
	pos	n.
	def	an area of land for which no specific planning proposal has been adopted.
whitebait	ety	C18: from its formerly having been used as bait
whitebait	1.
	syl	white+bait
	pron	<1wIt2bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	the edible young of herrings, sprats, etc., cooked and eaten whole as a delicacy.
whitebait	2.
	syl	white+bait
	pron	<1wIt2bAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small silvery fishes, such as of Australia and New Zealand and of North American coastal regions of the Pacific.
whitebeam	0.
	syl	white+beam
	pron	<1wIt2bEm>
	pos	n.
	def	a N temperate rosaceous tree, having leaves that are densely hairy on the undersurface and hard timber.
white bear	0.
	syl	white bear
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {polar bear}.
white birch	0.
	syl	white birch
	pos	n.
	def	any of several birch trees with white bark, such as the silver birch of Europe and the paper birch of North America. See also { {birch} (sense 1)}.
white blood cell	0.
	syl	white blood cell
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {leucocyte}.
white book	0.
	syl	white book
	pos	n.
	def	an official government publication in some countries.
Whiteboy	ety	C18: adopted from the earlier use of the phrase as a term of endearment for a boy or man
Whiteboy	0.
	syl	White+boy
	pron	<1wItbci>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish history.
	def	a member of a secret society of violent agrarian protest, formed around 1760.
white bryony	0.
	syl	white bry:o+ny
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing herbaceous cucurbitaceous plant, of Europe and North Africa, having greenish flowers and red berries. Also called: {red bryony}. See also {black bryony, bryony}.
whitecap	1.
	syl	white+cap
	pron	<1wIt2k@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a wave with a white broken crest.
whitecap	2.
	syl	white+cap
	pron	<1wIt2k@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a member of a vigilante organization that attempts to control a community.
white cedar	1.
	syl	white ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of swampy regions in North America, having scalelike leaves and boxlike cones: family See also { {cypress%1} (sense 2)}.
white cedar	2.
	syl	white ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree, which is used for building boats, etc.
white cedar	3.
	syl	white ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	a coniferous tree, of NE North America, having scalelike leaves: family See also {arbor vitae}.
white cedar	4.
	syl	white ce+dar
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree, much used for telegraph poles.
Whitechapel	ety	C19: slang use of Whitechapel, a district of London
Whitechapel	0.
	syl	White+chap:el
	pron	<1wIt2C@pL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Billiards.
	def	the act of potting one's opponent's white ball.
white clover	0.
	syl	white clo+ver
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian clover plant, with rounded white flower heads: cultivated as a forage plant.
white coal	0.
	syl	white coal
	pos	n.
	def	water, esp. when flowing and providing a potential source of usable power.
white-collar	0.
	syl	white-col:lar
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating nonmanual and usually salaried workers employed in professional and clerical occupations. Compare {blue-collar}.
white currant	0.
	syl	white cur+rant
	pos	n.
	def	a cultivated N temperate shrub, having small rounded white edible berries: family
whitedamp	0.
	syl	white+damp
	pron	<1wIt2d@mp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of poisonous gases, mainly carbon monoxide, occurring in coal mines. See also {afterdamp}.
whited sepulchre	0.
	syl	whit+ed sep+ul+chre
	pron	<1wItid>
	pos	n.
	def	a hypocrite.
white dwarf	0.
	syl	white dwarf
	pos	n.
	def	one of a large class of small faint stars of enormous density (on average 10%8 kg/m%3) known to cause an Einstein shift of spectral lines. It is thought to mark the final stage in a star's evolution.
white elephant	1.
	syl	white el+e:phant
	pos	n.
	def	a rare albino or pale grey variety of the Indian elephant, regarded as sacred in parts of S Asia.
white elephant	2.
	syl	white el+e:phant
	pos	n.
	def	a possession that is unwanted by its owner.
white elephant	3.
	syl	white el+e:phant
	pos	n.
	def	an elaborate venture, construction, etc., that proves useless.
white elephant	4.
	syl	white el+e:phant
	pos	n.
	def	a rare or valuable possession the upkeep of which is very expensive.
White Ensign	0.
	syl	White En+sign
	pos	n.
	def	the ensign of the Royal Navy and the Royal Yacht Squadron, having a red cross on a white background with the Union Jack at the upper corner of the vertical edge alongside the hoist. Compare {Red Ensign}.
white-eye	1.
	syl	white-eye
	pos	n.
	def	any songbird of the family of Africa, Australia, and Asia, having a greenish plumage with a white ring around each eye.
white-eye	2.
	syl	white-eye
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain other birds having a white ring or patch around the eye.
white feather	1.
	syl	white feath+er
	pos	n.
	def	a symbol or mark of cowardice.
show the white feather	2.
	head	white feather
	syl	show the white feather.
	def	to act in a cowardly manner.
George	infl
	head	Whitefield
	syl	George.
	pos	n.
Whitefield	0.
	syl	White:field
	pron	<1wIt2fEld>
	pos	n.
	def	1714-70, English Methodist preacher, who separated from the Wesleys (??1741) because of his Calvinistic views.
whitefish	infl
	or	whitefishes
	syl	white+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whitefishes	infl
	head	whitefish
	or	whitefish
	syl	white+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whitefish	1.
	syl	white+fish
	pron	<1wIt2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any herring-like salmonoid food fish of the genus and family typically of deep cold lakes of the N hemisphere, having large silvery scales and a small head.
whitefish	2.
	syl	white+fish
	pron	<1wIt2fiS>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the Brit. fishing industry
	def	any edible marine fish or invertebrate excluding herrings but including trout, salmon, and all shellfish.
white flag	0.
	syl	white flag
	pos	n.
	def	a white flag or a piece of white cloth hoisted to signify surrender or request a truce.
white flint	0.
	syl	white flint
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {flint} (sense 4)}.
whiteflies	infl
	head	whitefly
	syl	white+flies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whitefly	0.
	syl	white+fly
	pron	<1wIt2flI>
	pos	n.
	def	any hemipterous insect of the family typically having a body covered with powdery wax. Many are pests of greenhouse crops.
white-footed mouse	0.
	syl	white-foot:ed mouse
	pos	n.
	def	any of various mice of the genus esp. of North and Central America, having brownish fur with white underparts: family See also {deer mouse}.
white fox	0.
	syl	white fox
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {arctic fox}.
white friar	0.
	syl	white fri+ar
	pos	n.
	def	a Carmelite friar, so called because of the white cloak that forms part of the habit of this order.
white frost	0.
	syl	white frost
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {hoarfrost}.
white gold	0.
	syl	white gold
	pos	n.
	def	any of various white lustrous hard-wearing alloys containing gold together with platinum and palladium and sometimes smaller amounts of silver, nickel, or copper: used in jewellery.
white goods	1.
	syl	white goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	household linen such as sheets, towels, tablecloths, etc.
white goods	2.
	syl	white goods
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	large household appliances, such as refrigerators, cookers.
white gum	0.
	syl	white gum
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australian eucalyptus trees with whitish bark.
Whitehall	1.
	syl	White+hall
	pron	<2wIt1hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in London stretching from Trafalgar Square to the Houses of Parliament: site of the main government offices.
Whitehall	2.
	syl	White+hall
	pron	<2wIt1hc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	the British Government or its central administration.
Alfred North	infl
	head	Whitehead
	syl	Al:fred North.
	pos	n.
Whitehead	0.
	syl	White:head
	pron	<1wIt2hed>
	pos	n.
	def	1861-1947, English mathematician and philosopher, who collaborated with Bertrand Russell in writing (1910-13).
white heat	1.
	syl	white heat
	pos	n.
	def	intense heat or a very high temperature, characterized by emission of white light.
white heat	2.
	syl	white heat
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a state of intense excitement or activity.
white hope	0.
	syl	white hope
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is expected to bring honour or glory to his group, team, etc.
white horse	1.
	syl	white horse
	pos	n.
	def	the outline of a horse carved into the side of a chalk hill, usually dating to the Neolithic, Bronze, or Iron Ages, such as that at Uffington, Berkshire.
white horse	2.
	syl	white horse
	pos	n.
	def	a wave with a white broken crest.
Whitehorse	0.
	syl	White+horse
	pron	<1wIt2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW Canada: capital of the Yukon Territory. Pop.: 11217 (1971).
white-hot	1.
	syl	white-hot
	pos	adj.
	def	at such a high temperature that white light is emitted.
white-hot	2.
	syl	white-hot
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in a state of intense emotion.
Whithe	infl
	head	White House
	syl	Whithe.
	pos	n.
White House	1.
	syl	White House
	pos	n.
	def	the official Washington residence of the president of the U.S.
White House	2.
	syl	White House
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. presidency.
white lead	1.
	syl	white lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {ceruse}. a white solid usually regarded as a mixture of lead carbonate and lead hydroxide; basic lead carbonate: used in paint and in making putty and ointments for the treatment of burns. Formula: 2PbCO\3.Pb(OH)\2.
white lead	2.
	syl	white lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two similar white pigments based on lead sulphate or lead silicate.
white lead	3.
	syl	white lead
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of putty made by mixing white lead with boiled linseed oil.
white lead ore	0.
	syl	white lead ore
	pron	<led>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {cerussite}.
white leather	0.
	syl	white leath+er
	pos	n.
	def	leather that has been treated with a chemical, such as alum or salt, to make it white. Also called: {whit+leath@.er} (#!w$It#!l$e@d$$).
white leg	0.
	syl	white leg
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {milk leg}.
white lie	0.
	syl	white lie
	pos	n.
	def	a minor or unimportant lie, esp. one uttered in the interests of tact or politeness.
white light	0.
	syl	white light
	pos	n.
	def	light that contains all the wavelengths of visible light at approximately equal intensities, as in sunlight or the light from white-hot solids.
white line	1.
	syl	white line
	pos	n.
	def	a line or strip of white in the centre of a road to separate traffic going in different directions.
white line	2.
	syl	white line
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a line of spaces without letters or other characters.
white line	3.
	syl	white line
	pos	n.
	def	a white lamination in the hoof of a horse.
white-livered	1.
	syl	white-liv:ered
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking in spirit or courage.
white-livered	2.
	syl	white-liv:ered
	pos	adj.
	def	pallid and unhealthy in appearance.
White man's burden	0.
	syl	White man's bur+den
	pos	n.
	def	the supposed duty of the White race to bring education and Western culture to the non-White inhabitants of their colonies.
white matter	0.
	syl	white mat+ter
	pos	n.
	def	the whitish tissue of the brain and spinal cord, consisting mainly of myeliated nerve fibres. Technical name: {substantia alba}. Compare {grey matter}.
white meat	0.
	syl	white meat
	pos	n.
	def	any meat that is light in colour, such as veal or the breast of turkey. Compare {red meat}.
white metal	0.
	syl	white met+al
	pos	n.
	def	any of various alloys, such as Babbitt metal, used for bearings.
White Mountains	1.
	syl	White Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range chiefly in N New Hampshire: part of the Appalachians. Highest peak: Mount Washington, 1917 m (6288 ft.).
White Mountains	2.
	syl	White Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in E California and SW Nevada. Highest peak: White Mountain, 4342 m (14246 ft.).
white mustard	0.
	syl	white mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian cruciferous plant, (or having clusters of yellow flowers and pungent seeds from which the condiment mustard is made.
whiten	0.
	syl	whit+en
	pron	<1wItN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become white or whiter; bleach.
whitener	sub
	head	whiten
	syl	whit+en+er
	pos	n.
whitening	sub
	head	whiten
	syl	whit+en+ing
	pos	n.
White Nile	0.
	syl	White Nile
	pos	n.
	def	See {Nile}.
white noise	0.
	syl	white noise
	pos	n.
	def	sound or electrical noise that has a relatively wide continuous range of frequencies of uniform intensity.
white oak	1.
	syl	white oak
	pos	n.
	def	a large oak tree, of E North America, having pale bark, leaves with rounded lobes, and heavy light-coloured wood.
white oak	2.
	syl	white oak
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other oaks, such as the roble.
white out	1.
	syl	white out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to lose or lack daylight visibility owing to snow or fog.
white out	2.
	syl	white out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to create or leave white spaces in (printed or other matter).
whiteout	infl
	head	white out
	syl	white+out.
	pos	n.
white out	3.
	syl	white out
	pos	n.
	def	a polar atmospheric condition consisting of lack of visibility and sense of distance and direction due to a uniform whiteness of a heavy cloud cover and snow-covered ground, which reflects almost all the light it receives.
white paper	0.
	syl	white pa+per
	pos	n.
	usage	often caps.
	def	an official government report in any of a number of countries, including Britain, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada, which sets out the government's policy on a matter that is or will come before Parliament.
white pepper	0.
	syl	white pep+per
	pos	n.
	def	a condiment, less pungent than black pepper, made from the husked dried beans of the pepper plant used either whole or ground.
white pine	1.
	syl	white pine
	pos	n.
	def	a North American coniferous tree, having blue-green needle-like leaves, hanging brown cones, and rough bark: family
white pine	2.
	syl	white pine
	pos	n.
	def	the light-coloured wood of this tree, much used commercially.
white plague	0.
	syl	white plague
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	tuberculosis of the lungs.
white poplar	1.
	syl	white pop+lar
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {abele}. a Eurasian salicaceous tree, having leaves covered with dense silvery-white hairs.
white poplar	2.
	syl	white pop+lar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {tulipwood} (sense 1)}.
white potato	0.
	syl	white po+ta+to
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {potato} (sense 1)}.
white pudding	0.
	syl	white pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a kind of sausage made like black pudding but without pigs' blood.
white rainbow	0.
	syl	white rain+bow
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {fogbow}.
white rat	0.
	syl	white rat
	pos	n.
	def	a white variety of the brown rat used extensively in scientific research.
white rose	0.
	syl	white rose
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a widely used emblem or badge of the House of York. See also {Wars of the Roses, red rose}.
White Russia	0.
	syl	White Rus+sia
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {Byelorussian Soviet Socialist Republic}.
White Russian	0.
	syl	White Rus+sian
	pos	adj. n.
	def	another term for {Byelorussian}.
whites	1.
	syl	whites
	pron	<wIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	household linen or cotton goods, such as sheets.
whites	2.
	syl	whites
	pron	<wIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	white or off-white clothing, such as that worn for playing cricket.
whites	3.
	syl	whites
	pron	<wIts>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an informal name for {leucorrhoea}.
white sale	0.
	syl	white sale
	pos	n.
	def	a sale of household linens at reduced prices.
white sapphire	0.
	syl	white sap+phire
	pos	n.
	def	a white pure variety of corundum, used as a gemstone.
white sauce	0.
	syl	white sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a thick sauce made from flour, butter, seasonings, and milk or stock.
White Sea	0.
	syl	White Sea
	pos	n.
	def	an almost landlocked inlet of the Barents Sea on the coast of the NW Soviet Union. Area: 90000 sq. km (34700 sq. miles).
white slave	0.
	syl	white slave
	pos	n.
	def	a girl or woman forced or sold into prostitution.
white slavery	sub
	head	white slave
	syl	white slav+er:y
	pos	n.
white-slaver	0.
	syl	white-slav:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person who procures or forces women to become prostitutes.
whitesmith	0.
	syl	white+smith
	pron	<1wIt2smiT>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who finishes and polishes metals, particularly tin plate and galvanized iron.
white spirit	0.
	syl	white spir+it
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless liquid obtained from petroleum and used as a substitute for turpentine.
white spruce	0.
	syl	white spruce
	pos	n.
	def	a N North American spruce tree, having grey bark, pale brown oblong cones, and bluish-green needle-like leaves.
white squall	0.
	syl	white squall
	pos	n.
	def	a violent highly localized weather disturbance at sea, in which the surface of the water is whipped to a white spray by the winds.
White supremacy	0.
	syl	White su+prem:a+cy
	pos	n.
	def	the theory or belief that White people are innately superior to people of other races.
White supremacist	sub
	head	White supremacy
	syl	White su+prem:a+cist
	pos	n. adj.
white-tailed deer	0.
	syl	white-tailed deer
	pos	n.
	def	a deer, of North America and N South America: the coat varies in colour, being typically reddish-brown in the summer, and the tail is white. Also called: {Virginia deer}.
whitethorn	0.
	syl	white+thorn
	pron	<1wIt2$Tc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {hawthorn}.
whitethroat	0.
	syl	white+throat
	pron	<1wIt2Tr*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two Old World warblers, or ({lesser whitethroat}) , having a greyish-brown plumage with a white throat and underparts.
white tie	1.
	syl	white tie
	pos	n.
	def	a white bow tie worn as part of a man's formal evening dress.
white tie	2.a.
	syl	white tie
	pos	n.
	def	formal evening dress for men.
white tie	2.b.
	syl	white tie
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a white-tie occasion.
white vitriol	0.
	syl	white vit+ri+ol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {zinc sulphate}.
White Volta	0.
	syl	White Vol+ta
	pos	n.
	def	a river in W Africa, rising in N Upper Volta and flowing southwest and south to join the Black Volta in central Ghana and form the Volta River. Length: about 885 km (550 miles).
whitewall	0.
	syl	white+wall
	pron	<1wIt2wc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a pneumatic tyre having white sidewalls.
white walnut	0.
	syl	white wal+nut
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {butternut} (senses 1-4)}.
whitewash	1.
	syl	white+wash
	pron	<1wIt2woS>
	pos	n.
	def	a substance used for whitening walls and other surfaces, consisting of a suspension of lime or whiting in water, often with other substances, such as size, added.
whitewash	2.
	syl	white+wash
	pron	<1wIt2woS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	deceptive or specious words or actions intended to conceal defects, gloss over failings, etc.
whitewash	3.
	syl	white+wash
	pron	<1wIt2woS>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a game in which the loser fails to score.
whitewash	4.
	syl	white+wash
	pron	<1wIt2woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cover or whiten with whitewash.
whitewash	5.
	syl	white+wash
	pron	<1wIt2woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to conceal, gloss over, or suppress.
whitewash	6.
	syl	white+wash
	pron	<1wIt2woS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat (someone) in a game by preventing him from scoring.
whitewasher	sub
	head	whitewash
	syl	white+2wash+er
	pos	n.
white water	1.
	syl	white wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	a stretch of water with a broken foamy surface, as in rapids.
white water	2.
	syl	white wa+ter
	pos	n.
	def	light-coloured sea water, esp. over shoals or shallows.
white whale	0.
	syl	white whale
	pos	n.
	def	a small white toothed whale, of northern waters: family Also called: {beluga}.
whitewood	1.
	syl	white+wood
	pron	<1wIt2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees with light-coloured wood, such as the tulip tree, basswood, and cottonwood.
whitewood	2.
	syl	white+wood
	pron	<1wIt2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
whity	alt
	head	whitey
	or	whitey
	syl	whit:y
	pron	<1wIti>
	pos	n.
whitey	0.
	or	whity
	syl	whit+ey
	pron	<1wIti>
	pos	n.
	usage	Chiefly U.S. used contemptuous?!ly by Negroes
	def	a white man.
whither	ety	Old English hwider, hw@ader; related to Gothic hvadr*_e; modern English form influenced by #7hither 
whither	1.
	syl	whith+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to what place??
whither	2.
	syl	whith+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to what end or purpose??
whither	3.
	syl	whith+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	conj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to whatever place, purpose, etc.
whithersoever	0.
	syl	whith:er+so+ev:er
	pron	<2wi@d*s*u1ev*>
	pos	adv. conj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	to whichever place.
whitherward	0.
	syl	whith+er+ward
	pron	<1wiD*w*d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	in which direction.
whiting	ety	C15: perhaps from Old English hw*_itling; related to Middle Dutch wijting. See #7white, -#7{ing %3}
whiting	H1.1.
	syl	whit+ing
	pron	<1wItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an important gadoid food fish, (or of European seas, having a dark back with silvery sides and underparts.
whiting	H1.2.
	syl	whit+ing
	pron	<1wItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar fishes, such as a hake of American Atlantic waters, and any of several Atlantic sciaenid fishes of the genus
whiting	H1.3.
	syl	whit+ing
	pron	<1wItiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several marine food fishes of the genus
whiting pout	4.
	head	whiting
	syl	whiting pout.
	def	another name for {bib} (the fish).
whiting	H2.0.
	syl	whit+ing
	pron	<1wItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {whitening}. white chalk that has been ground and washed, used in making whitewash, metal polish, etc.
(Edward) Gough	infl
	head	Whitlam
	syl	(Edward) Gough
	pron	<gof>
	pos	n.
Whitlam	0.
	syl	Whit:lam
	pron	<1witl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1916, Australian Labor statesman: prime minister (1972-75).
Whitley Bay	0.
	syl	Whit+ley Bay
	pron	<1witli>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in NE England, in Tyne and Wear on the North Sea. Pop.: 37775 (1971).
whitlow	ety	C14: changed from whitflaw, from #7white+flaw 
whitlow	0.
	syl	whit+low
	pron	<1witl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any pussy inflammation of the end of a finger or toe.
Walt(er)	infl
	head	Whitman
	syl	Walt(er).
	pos	n.
Whitman	0.
	syl	Whit:man
	pron	<1witm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1819-92, U.S. poet, whose life's work is collected in (1855 and subsequent enlarged editions). His poems celebrate existence and the multiple elements that make up a democratic society.
Whit Monday	0.
	syl	Whit Mon+day
	pos	n.
	def	the Monday following Whit Sunday.
Mount	infl
	head	Whitney
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Whitney	H1.0.
	syl	Whit+ney
	pron	<1witni>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in E California: the highest peak in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and in continental U.S. (excluding Alaska). Height: 4418 m (14495 ft.).
Eli	1.
	head	Whitney
	syl	E:li.
	def	1765-1825, U.S. inventor of a mechanical cotton gin (1793) and pioneer manufacturer of interchangeable parts.
William Dwight	2.
	head	Whitney
	syl	Wil:liam Dwight.
	def	1827-94, U.S. philologist, noted esp. for his (1879).
Whitsun	1.
	syl	Whit+sun
	pron	<1witsN>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Whitsuntide}.
Whitsun	2.
	syl	Whit+sun
	pron	<1witsN>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Whit Sunday or Whitsuntide.
Whit Sunday	ety	Old English hw*_ita sunnand@ag white Sunday, probably named after the ancient custom of wearing white robes at or after baptism
Whit Sunday	0.
	syl	Whit Sun+day
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh Sunday after Easter, observed as a feast in commemoration of the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles 50 days after Easter. In Scotland, it is one of the four quarter days. Also called: {Pentecost}.
Whitsuntide	0.
	syl	Whit+sun+tide
	pron	<1witsN2tId>
	pos	n.
	def	the week that begins with Whit Sunday, esp. the first three days.
Richard	infl
	head	Whittington
	syl	Rich:ard
	pos	n.
Whittington	0.
	syl	Whit:ting:ton
	pron	<1witiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	called died 1423, English merchant, three times mayor of London. According to legend, he walked to London at the age of 13 with his cat and was prevented from leaving again only by the call of the church bells.
whittle	ety	C16: variant of C15 thwittle large knife, from Old English thwitel, from thw*_itan to cut; related to Old Norse thveitr cut, thveita to beat
whittle	1.
	syl	whit+tle
	pron	<1witL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cut or shave strips or pieces from (wood, a stick, etc.), esp. with a knife.
whittle	2.
	syl	whit+tle
	pron	<1witL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or shape by paring or shaving.
whittle	3.
	syl	whit+tle
	pron	<1witL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by away, down, off, etc.
	def	to reduce, destroy, or wear away gradually.
whittle	4.
	syl	whit+tle
	pron	<1witL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a knife, esp. a large one.
whittler	sub
	head	whittle
	syl	whit+tler
	pos	n.
Whittle	0.
	syl	Whit:tle
	pron	<1witL>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Frank}. born 1907, English engineer, who invented the jet engine for aircraft (1941).
whittlings	0.
	syl	whit+tlings
	pron	<1witliGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	chips or shavings whittled off from an object.
whities	infl
	head	whity
	syl	whit:ies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whity	1.
	syl	whit:y
	pron	<1wIti>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {whitey. ~}
whity	2.a.
	syl	whit:y
	pron	<1wIti>
	pos	n.
	def	whitish in colour.
whity	2.b.
	syl	whit:y
	pron	<1wIti>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	.
	exam	1	whity-brown.
whiz	ety	C16: of imitative origin
whizz	alt
	head	whiz
	or	whiz
	syl	whizz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	vb.
whizzes	infl
	head	whiz
	syl	whiz+zes
	pos	vb.
whizzing	infl
	head	whiz
	syl	whiz+zing
	pos	vb.
whizzed	infl
	head	whiz
	syl	whizzed.
	pos	vb.
whiz	1.
	or	whizz
	syl	whiz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a loud humming or buzzing sound.
whiz	2.
	or	whizz
	syl	whiz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with such a sound.
whiz	3.
	or	whizz
	syl	whiz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to move or go rapidly.
whiz	4.
	or	whizz
	syl	whiz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud humming or buzzing sound.
whiz	5.
	or	whizz
	syl	whiz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is extremely skilful at some activity.
whizz-bang	alt
	head	whiz-bang
	or	whiz-bang
	syl	whizz-bang
	pos	n.
whiz-bang	1.
	or	whizz-bang
	syl	whiz-bang
	pos	n.
	def	a small-calibre World War I shell that, when discharged, travelled so that when fired in a flat trajectory the sound of its flight was heard only an instant, if at all, before the sound of its explosion.
whiz-bang	2.
	or	whizz-bang
	syl	whiz-bang
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	excellent or first-rate.
whiz kid	ety	C20: from #7whiz, perhaps influenced by #7wizard 
whizz kid	infl
	head	whiz kid
	or	wiz kid
	syl	whizz kid
	pos	n.
wiz kid	infl
	head	whiz kid
	or	whizz kid
	syl	wiz kid
	pos	n.
whiz kid	0.
	syl	whiz kid
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who is pushing, enthusiastic, and outstandingly successful for his or her age.
wh-movement	0.
	syl	wh-move:ment
	pos	n.
	qual	Transformational grammar.
	def	a rule of English that moves a relative interrogative pronoun such as to the beginning of its clause.
who	ety	Old English hw*_a; related to Old Saxon hw*_e, Old High German hwer, Gothic hvas, Lithuanian k*`as, Danish hvo  #e Usage. See at whom.
who	1.
	syl	who
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	pron.
	def	which person?? what person?? used in direct and indirect questions.
	exam	1	he can't remember who did it;
	exam	2	who met you??
who	2.
	syl	who
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	pron.
	def	used to introduce relative clauses with antecedents referring to human beings.
	exam	1	the people who lived here have left.
who	3.
	syl	who
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	pron.
	def	the one or ones who; whoever.
	exam	1	bring who you want.
who	4.a.
	syl	who
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	pron.
	def	the identity of individual, esp. important, people.
	exam	1	to know who's who.
who	4.b.
	syl	who
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	pron.
	def	a book or list containing the names and short biographies of prominent persons.
The	infl
	head	Who
	syl	The.
	pos	n.
Who	0.
	syl	Who
	pron	<hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	English rock group (formed 1964): comprising Roger Daltrey (born 1944; vocals), Pete Towns?!hend (born 1945; guitar), John Entwistle (born 1944; bass guitar), and Keith Moon (1946-78; drums). Their best known album is the rock opera (1969).
WHO	0.
	syl	W.H.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	World Health Organization.
whoa	ety	C19: variant of #7ho 
whoa	0.
	syl	whoa
	pron	<w*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	a command used esp. to horses to stop or slow down.
who'd	0.
	syl	who'd
	pron	<hu:d>
	usage	contraction of
	def	who had who would.
who-does-what	0.
	syl	who-does-what
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a dispute, strike, etc.
	def	relating to the separation of kinds of work performed by different trade unions.
whodunnit	alt
	head	whodunit
	or	whodunit
	syl	who+dun+nit
	pron	<hu:1d^nit>
	pos	n.
whodunit	0.
	or	whodunnit
	syl	who+dun+it
	pron	<hu:1d^nit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a novel, play, etc., concerned with a crime, usually murder.
whoever	1.
	syl	who+ev:er
	pron	<hu:1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	any person who; anyone that.
	exam	1	whoever wants it can have it.
whoever	2.
	syl	who+ev:er
	pron	<hu:1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	no matter who.
	exam	1	I'll come round tomorrow, whoever may be here.
whoever	3.
	syl	who+ev:er
	pron	<hu:1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	an intensive form of used in questions.
	exam	1	whoever could have thought that??
whoever	4.
	syl	who+ev:er
	pron	<hu:1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an unknown or unspecified person.
	exam	1	give those to John, or Cathy, or whoever.
whole	ety	Old English h*_al, h*_@al; related to Old Frisian h*_al, h*_el, Old High German heil, Gothic hails; compare {#7hale} %1
whole	1.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing all the component parts necessary to form a total; complete.
	exam	1	a whole apple.
whole	2.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	constituting the full quantity, extent, etc.
whole	3.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninjured or un?!damaged.
whole	4.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	healthy.
whole	5.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no fractional or decimal part; integral.
	exam	1	a whole number.
whole	6.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating a relationship established by descent from the same parents; full.
	exam	1	whole brothers.
out of whole cloth	7.
	head	whole
	syl	out of whole cloth.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	entirely without a factual basis.
whole	8.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	adv.
	def	in an undivided or unbroken piece.
	exam	1	to swallow a plum whole.
whole	9.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	all the parts, elements, etc., of a thing.
whole	10.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	an assemblage of parts viewed together as a unit.
whole	11.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a thing complete in itself.
as a whole	12.
	head	whole
	syl	as a whole.
	def	considered altogether; completely.
whole	13.a.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	taking all things into consideration.
whole	13.b.
	syl	whole
	pron	<h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	in general.
wholeness	sub
	head	whole
	syl	whole+ness
	pos	n.
whole blood	0.
	syl	whole blood
	pos	n.
	def	blood obtained from a donor for transfusion from which none of the elements has been removed.
wholefood	0.a.
	syl	whole+food
	pron	<1h*ul2fu:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	def	food that has been refined or processed as little as possible and is eaten in its natural state, such as brown rice, wholemeal flour, etc.
wholefood	0.b.
	syl	whole+food
	pron	<1h*ul2fu:d>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; pl.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wholefood restaurant.
whole gale	0.
	syl	whole gale
	pos	n.
	def	a wind of force ten on the Beaufort scale, seldom experienced inland.
wholehearted	0.
	syl	whole+heart:ed
	pron	<2h*ul1ha:tid>
	pos	adj.
	def	done, acted, given, etc., with total sincerity, enthusiasm, or commitment.
wholeheartedly	sub
	head	wholehearted
	syl	whole+1heart:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
wholeheartedness	sub
	head	wholehearted
	syl	whole+1heart:ed+ness
	pos	n.
whole hog	0.
	syl	whole hog
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the whole or total extent (esp. in the phrase {go the whole hog) }.
wholemeal	0.
	syl	whole+meal
	pron	<1h*ul2mEl>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Brit. of flour, bread, etc.
	def	made from the entire wheat kernel. U.S. term: {whole-wheat}.
whole milk	0.
	syl	whole milk
	pos	n.
	def	milk from which no constituent has been removed. Compare {skim milk}.
whole note	0.
	syl	whole note
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. name for {semibreve}.
whole number	1.
	syl	whole num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	an integer.
whole number	2.
	syl	whole num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a natural number.
wholesale	1.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	the business of selling goods to retailers in larger quantities than they are sold to final consumers but in smaller quantities than they are purchased from manufacturers. Compare { {retail} (sense 1)}.
wholesale	2.a.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	in large quantities.
wholesale	2.b.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	at wholesale prices.
wholesale	3.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or engaged in such business.
wholesale	4.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	adj.
	def	made, done, etc., on a large scale or without discrimination.
wholesale	5.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	adv.
	def	on a large scale or without discrimination.
wholesale	6.
	syl	whole+sale
	pron	<1h*ul2sAl>
	pos	vb.
	def	to sell (goods) at wholesale.
wholesaler	sub
	head	wholesale
	syl	whole+2sal+er
	pos	n.
wholesome	ety	C12: from #7whole (healthy)+-{#7some %1;} related to German heilsam healing
wholesome	1.
	syl	whole+some
	pron	<1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to health or physical wellbeing.
wholesome	2.
	syl	whole+some
	pron	<1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	conducive to moral wellbeing.
wholesome	3.
	syl	whole+some
	pron	<1h*uls*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic or suggestive of health or wellbeing, esp. in appearance.
wholesomely	sub
	head	wholesome
	syl	whole+some+ly
	pos	adv.
wholesomeness	sub
	head	wholesome
	syl	whole+some+ness
	pos	n.
whole step	alt
	head	whole tone
	or	whole tone
	syl	whole step
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
whole tone	0.
	or	whole step
	syl	whole tone
	pos	n.
	def	an interval of two semitones; a frequency difference of 200 cents in the system of equal temperament. Often shortened to {tone}.
whole-tone scale	0.
	syl	whole-tone scale
	pos	n.
	def	either of two scales produced by com?!mencing on one of any two notes a chromatic semitone apart and proceeding upwards or downwards in whole tones for an octave. Such a scale, consisting of six degrees to the octave, is used by Debussy and subsequent composers.
whole-wheat	0.
	syl	whole-wheat
	pos	adj.
	def	another term (esp. U.S.) for {wholemeal}.
wholism	0.
	syl	who+lism
	pron	<1h*uliz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {holism}.
wholistic	sub
	head	wholism
	syl	who+1lis+tic
	pos	adj.
who'll	0.
	syl	who'll
	pron	<hu:l>
	usage	contraction of
	def	who will who shall.
wholly	1.
	syl	whol+ly
	pron	<1h*ulli>
	pos	adv.
	def	completely, totally, or entirely.
wholly	2.
	syl	whol+ly
	pron	<1h*ulli>
	pos	adv.
	def	without exception; exclusively.
whom	ety	Old English hw*_am, dative of hw*_a #7who #e Usage. In formal English, careful writers always use whom when the objective form of who is required. In informal contexts, however, many careful speakers consider whom to be unnatural, esp. at the beginning of a sentence: who were you looking for?? Careful speakers usually prefer whom where it closely follows a preposition: to whom did you give it?? as contrasted with who did you give it to??
whom	0.
	syl	whom
	pron	<hu:m>
	pos	pron.
	def	the objective form of used when is not the subject of its own clause.
	exam	1	whom did you say you had seen??
	exam	2	he can't remember whom he saw.
whomever	0.
	syl	whom+ev:er
	pron	<hu:m1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	the objective form of
whoop	ety	C14: of imitative origin
whoop	1.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter (speech) with loud cries, as of enthusiasm or excitement.
whoop	2.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Med.
	def	to cough convulsively with a crowing sound made at each inspiration.
whoop	3.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of certain birds
	def	to utter (a hooting cry).
whoop	4.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to urge on or call with or as if with whoops.
whoop it up	infl
	head	whoop
	syl	whoop it up.
	pos	vb.
whoop	5.a.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to indulge in a noisy celebration.
whoop	5.b.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	vb.
	def	to arouse enthusiasm.
whoop	6.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud cry, esp. one expressing enthusiasm or excitement.
whoop	7.
	syl	whoop
	pron	<wu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the convulsive crowing sound made during a paroxysm of whooping cough.
not worth a whoop	8.
	head	whoop
	syl	not worth a whoop.
	qual	Informal.
	def	worthless.
whoopee	1.
	syl	whoo+pee
	pron	<wu1pE>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an exclamation of joy, excitement, etc.
whoopee	2.a.
	syl	whoo+pee
	pron	<1wupE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to engage in noisy merrymaking.
whoopee	2.b.
	syl	whoo+pee
	pron	<1wupE>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make love.
whooper swan	alt
	head	whooper
	or	whooper
	syl	whoop+er swan
	pron	<1wu:p*>
	pos	n.
whooper	0.
	or	whooper swan
	syl	whoop+er
	pron	<1wu:p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large white Old World swan, having a black bill with a yellow base and a noisy whooping cry.
whooping cough	0.
	syl	whoop+ing cough
	pron	<1hu:piG>
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious disease characterized by coughing spasms that end with a shrill crowing sound on inspiration: caused by infection with the bacillus Technical name: {pertussis}.
whooping crane	0.
	syl	whoop+ing crane
	pos	n.
	def	a rare North American crane, having a white plumage with black wings and a red naked face.
whoops	0.
	syl	whoops
	pron	<wups>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, as when a person falls over, or of apology.
woosh	alt
	head	whoosh
	or	whoosh
	syl	woosh
	pron	<wuS>
	pos	n.
whoosh	1.
	or	woosh
	syl	whoosh
	pron	<wuS>
	pos	n.
	def	a hissing or rushing sound.
whoosh	2.
	or	woosh
	syl	whoosh
	pron	<wuS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make or move with such a sound.
whop	ety	C14: variant of wap, perhaps of imitative origin
wop	infl
	head	whop
	or	whap
	syl	wop
	pron	<wop>
whap	infl
	head	whop
	or	wop
	syl	whap
	pron	<wop>
whops	infl
	head	whop
	syl	whops
	pos	vb.
whopping	infl
	head	whop
	syl	whop+ping
	pos	vb.
whopped	infl
	head	whop
	syl	whopped.
	pos	vb.
whop	1.
	syl	whop
	pron	<wop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to strike, beat, or thrash.
whop	2.
	syl	whop
	pron	<wop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat utterly.
whop	3.
	syl	whop
	pron	<wop>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to drop or fall.
whop	4.
	syl	whop
	pron	<wop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a heavy blow or the sound made by such a blow.
whopper	ety	C18: from #7whop 
whopper	1.
	syl	whop+per
	pron	<1wop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	anything uncommonly large of its kind.
whopper	2.
	syl	whop+per
	pron	<1wop*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a big lie.
whopping	0.
	syl	whop+ping
	pron	<1wopiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	uncommonly large.
whore	ety	Old English h*_ore; related to Old Norse h*_ora, Old High German hvora, Latin carus dear &- #!whor+ish adj. &- #!whor+ish+ly adv. &- #!whor+ish+ness n.
whore	1.
	syl	whore
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a prostitute or promiscuous woman: often a term of abuse. Related adj.: {meretricious}.
whore	2.
	syl	whore
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be or act as a prostitute.
whore	3.
	syl	whore
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a man
	def	to have promiscuous sexual relations, esp. with prostitutes.
whore	4.
	syl	whore
	pron	<hc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by after
	def	to seek that which is immoral, idolatrous, etc.
whoredom	1.
	syl	whore+dom
	pron	<1hc:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the activity of whoring or state of being a whore.
whoredom	2.
	syl	whore+dom
	pron	<1hc:d*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a biblical word for {idolatry}.
whorehouse	0.
	syl	whore+house
	pron	<1hc:2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {brothel}.
whoremaster	0.
	syl	whore+mas:ter
	pron	<1hc:2ma:st*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who consorts with or procures whores.
whoremastery	sub
	head	whoremaster
	syl	whore+2mas:ter:y
	pos	n.
whoremonger	0.
	syl	whore+mong:er
	pron	<1hc:2m^Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who consorts with whores; lecher.
whoremongery	sub
	head	whoremonger
	syl	whore+2mon:ger:y
	pos	n.
whoreson	1.
	syl	whore+son
	pron	<1hc:s*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a bastard.
whoreson	2.
	syl	whore+son
	pron	<1hc:s*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a scoundrel; wretch.
whoreson	3.
	syl	whore+son
	pron	<1hc:s*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	vile or hateful.
whorl	ety	C15: probably variant of wherville #7whirl, influenced by Dutch worvel 
whorl	1.
	syl	whorl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a radial arrangement of three or more petals, stamens, leaves, etc., around a stem.
whorl	2.
	syl	whorl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	a single turn in a spiral shell.
whorl	3.
	syl	whorl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the basic patterns of the human fingerprint, formed by several complete circular ridges one inside another. Compare { {arch%1} (sense 4b.), {loop%1} (sense 9a.)}.
whorl	4.
	syl	whorl
	pron	<wR:l>
	pos	n.
	def	anything shaped like a coil.
whorled	sub
	head	whorl
	syl	whorled
	pos	adj.
whortleberries	infl
	head	whortleberry
	syl	whor:tle+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
whortleberry	1.
	syl	whor:tle+ber:ry
	pron	<1wR:tL2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {bilberry, huckleberry}, and (Brit.) {blaeberry}. a small Eurasian ericaceous shrub, greenish-pink flowers and edible sweet blackish berries.
whortleberry	2.
	syl	whor:tle+ber:ry
	pron	<1wR:tL2beri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this shrub.
bog whortleberry	3.
	head	whortleberry
	syl	bog whortleberry.
	def	a related plant, of mountain regions, having pink flowers and black fruits.
who's	0.
	syl	who's
	pron	<hu:z>
	usage	contraction of
	def	who is.
whose	ety	Old English hw@as, genitive of hw*_a #7who and hw@at #7what 
whose	0.
	syl	whose
	pron	<hu:z>
	exam	1	determiner
whose	1.a.
	syl	whose
	pron	<hu:z>
	def	of who?? belonging to who?? used in direct and indirect questions.
	exam	1	I told him whose fault it was;
	exam	2	whose car is this??
whose	1.b.
	syl	whose
	pron	<hu:z>
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	whose is that??
whose	2.
	syl	whose
	pron	<hu:z>
	def	of who; belonging to who; of which; belonging to which: used as a relative pronoun.
	exam	1	a house whose windows are broken;
	exam	2	a man whose reputation has suffered.
whoso	0.
	syl	who+so
	pron	<1hu:s*u>
	pos	pron.
	def	an archaic word for {whoever}.
whosoever	0.
	syl	who+so+ev:er
	pron	<2hu:s*u1ev*>
	pos	pron.
	def	an archaic or formal word for {whoever}.
whr	infl
	syl	whr.
Whr	infl
	head	whr
	or	Whr
	syl	Whr
Whr	infl
	head	whr
	or	Whr
	syl	Whr.
whr	0.
	syl	whr
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	watt-hour.
whsle	0.
	syl	whsle.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	wholesale.
why	ety	Old English hw*_i; related to Old Norse hv*_i, Gothic hveileiks what kind of, Latin qu*_i 
why	1.a.
	syl	why
	pron	<wI>
	pos	adv.
	def	for what reason, purpose, or cause??.
	exam	1	why are you here??
why	1.b.
	syl	why
	pron	<wI>
	pos	adv.
	usage	used in indirect questions
	exam	1	tell me why you're here.
why	2.
	syl	why
	pron	<wI>
	pos	pron.
	def	for or because of which.
	exam	1	there is no reason why he shouldn't come.
whys	infl
	head	why
	syl	whys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
why	3.
	syl	why
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	a question as to the reason, purpose, or cause of something (esp. in the phrase {the whys and wherefores) }.
why	4.
	syl	why
	pron	<wI>
	pos	interj.
	def	an introductory expression of surprise, disagreement, indignation, etc..
	exam	1	why, don't be silly&!
Whyalla	0.
	syl	Why+al+la
	pron	<wI1@l*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in S South Australia, on Spencer Gulf: iron and steel and shipbuilding industries. Pop.: 33800 (1975 est.).
whydah	ety	C18: after the name of a town in Dahomey
whidah	alt
	head	whydah
	or	whydah
	syl	whid+ah
	pron	<1wid*>
	pos	n.
whydah	0.
	or	whidah
	syl	whyd+ah
	pron	<1wid*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various predominantly black African weaverbirds of the genus and related genera, the males of which grow very long tail feathers in the breeding season. Also called: {whydah bird, whidah bird, widow bird}.
WI	1.
	syl	W.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	West Indian.
WI	2.
	syl	W.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	West Indies.
WI	3.
	syl	W.I.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	usage	in Britain
	def	Women's Institute.
Wichita	0.
	syl	Wich:i+ta
	pron	<1wiCi2tc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Kansas, on the Arkansas River: the largest city in the state; two universities. Pop.: 261231 (1973 est.).
wick	ety	Old English weoce; related to Old High German wioh, Middle Dutch w*_eke (Dutch wiek) 
wick	H1.1.
	syl	wick
	pron	<wik>
	pos	n.
	def	a cord or band of loosely twisted or woven fibres, as in a candle, cigarette lighter, that supplies fuel to a flame by capillary action.
get on (someone's) wick	2.
	head	wick
	syl	get on (someone's) wick.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to cause irritation to (a person).
wicking	sub
	head	wick
	syl	wick+ing
	pos	n.
wick	ety	Old English w*_ic; related to -#7wich in place names, Latin v*_icus, Greek o*^ikos 
wick	H2.0.
	syl	wick
	pron	<wik>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a village or hamlet.
wick	ety	dialect variant of #7quick alive
wick	H3.1.
	syl	wick
	pron	<wik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	lively or active.
wick	H3.2.
	syl	wick
	pron	<wik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern English dialect.
	def	alive or crawling.
	exam	1	wick with fleas.
Wick	0.
	syl	Wick
	pron	<wik>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Scotland, in the Highland region, at the head of {Wick Bay} (an inlet of the North Sea). Pop.: 7613 (1971).
wicked	ety	C13: from dialect wick, from Old English wicca sorcerer, wicce #7witch 
wicked	1.a.
	syl	wick+ed
	pron	<1wikid>
	pos	adj.
	def	morally bad in principle or practice.
wicked	1.b.
	syl	wick+ed
	pron	<1wikid>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the wicked.
wicked	2.
	syl	wick+ed
	pron	<1wikid>
	pos	adj.
	def	mischievous or roguish, esp. in a playful way.
	exam	1	a wicked grin.
wicked	3.
	syl	wick+ed
	pron	<1wikid>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing injury or harm.
wicked	4.
	syl	wick+ed
	pron	<1wikid>
	pos	adj.
	def	troublesome, unpleasant, or offensive.
wicked	5.
	syl	wick+ed
	pron	<1wikid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	done or accomplished with great skill; masterly.
wickedly	sub
	head	wicked
	syl	wick+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
wickedness	sub
	head	wicked
	syl	wick+ed+ness
	pos	n.
wicker	ety	C14: from Scandinavian; compare Swedish viker, Danish viger willow, Swedish vika to bend
wicker	1.
	syl	wick+er
	pron	<1wik*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender flexible twig or shoot, esp. of willow.
wicker	2.
	syl	wick+er
	pron	<1wik*>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {wickerwork}.
wicker	3.
	syl	wick+er
	pron	<1wik*>
	pos	adj.
	def	made, consisting of, or constructed from wicker.
wickerwork	0.a.
	syl	wick:er+work
	pron	<1wik*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a material consisting of wicker.
wickerwork	0.b.
	syl	wick:er+work
	pron	<1wik*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wickerwork chair.
wicket	ety	C18: from Old Northern French wiket; related to Old Norse vikja to move
wicket	1.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small door or gate, esp. one that is near to or part of a larger one.
wicket	2.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small window or opening in a door, esp. one fitted with a grating or glass pane, used as a means of communication in a ticket office, bank, etc.
wicket	3.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small sluicegate, esp. one in a canal lock gate or by a water wheel.
wicket	4.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a croquet hoop.
wicket	5.a.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	either of two constructions, placed 22 yards apart, consisting of three pointed stumps stuck parallel in the ground with two wooden bails resting on top, at which the batsman stands.
wicket	5.b.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	the strip of ground between these.
wicket	5.c.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	a batsman's turn at batting or the period during which two batsmen bat.
	exam	1	a third-wicket partnership.
wicket	5.d.
	syl	wick+et
	pron	<1wikit>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or instance of a batsman being got out.
	exam	1	the bowler took six wickets.
keep wicket	6.
	head	wicket
	syl	keep wicket.
	def	to act as a wicketkeeper.
sticky	infl
	head	wicket
	syl	sticky
wicketkeeper	0.
	syl	wick:et+keep:er
	pron	<1wikit2kEp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	the player on the fielding side positioned directly behind the wicket.
wicket maiden	0.
	syl	wick+et maid+en
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	an over in which no runs are scored with the bat and at least one wicket is taken by the bowler. See also {maiden over}.
wickiup	ety	C19: from Sac, Fox, and Kickapoo wikiyap; compare #7wigwam 
wikiup	infl
	head	wickiup
	or	wickyup
	syl	wik:i+up
	pron	<1wiki2^p>
	pos	n.
wickyup	infl
	head	wickiup
	or	wikiup
	syl	wick:y+up
	pron	<1wiki2^p>
	pos	n.
wickiup	0.
	syl	wick:i+up
	pron	<1wiki2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a hut used by nomadic Indians of the southwestern U.S., made of brushwood, mats, or grass and having an oval frame.
Wiclif	alt
	head	Wickliffe
	or	Wickliffe
	syl	Wic:lif
	pron	<1wiklif>
	pos	n.
Wickliffe	0.
	or	Wiclif
	syl	Wick:liffe
	pron	<1wiklif>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of (John) {Wycliffe}.
Wicklow	1.
	syl	Wick+low
	pron	<1wikl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of E Ireland, in Leinster province on the Irish Sea: consists of a coastal strip rising inland to the {Wicklow Mountains} ; mainly agricultural, with several resorts. County town: Wicklow. Pop.: 66295 (1971). Area: 2025 sq. km (782 sq. miles).
Wicklow	2.
	syl	Wick+low
	pron	<1wikl*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E Ireland, county town of Co. Wicklow. Pop.: 3786 (1971).
wickthing	ety	from #7wick %3#7+thing 
wickthing	0.
	syl	wick+thing
	pron	<1wik2TiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Lancashire dialect.
	def	a creeping animal, such as a woodlouse.
wicopy	ety	C18: from Cree wikupiy inner bark, willow bark
wicopies	infl
	head	wicopy
	syl	wic:o+pies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wicopy	0.
	syl	wic:o+py
	pron	<1wik*pi>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of various North American trees, shrubs, or herbaceous plants, esp. the leatherwood, various willowherbs, and the basswood.
widdershins	0.
	syl	wid+der+shins
	pron	<1wid*2Sinz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	a variant spelling of {withershins}.
wide	ety	Old English w*_id; related to Old Norse v*_ithr, Old High German w*_it 
wide	1.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	having a great extent from side to side.
wide	2.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	of vast size or scope; spacious or extensive.
wide	3.a.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	having a specified extent, esp. from side to side.
	exam	1	two yards wide.
wide	3.b.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	: covering or extending throughout.
	exam	1	nationwide.
wide	4.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	distant or remote from the desired point, mark, etc..
	exam	1	your guess is wide of the mark.
wide	5.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of eyes
	def	opened fully.
wide	6.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	loose, full, or roomy.
	exam	1	wide trousers.
wide	7.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhibiting a considerable spread, as between certain limits.
	exam	1	a wide variation.
wide	8.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Phonetics.
	def	another word for {{lax} (sense 4)} or {{open} (sense 34)}.
wide	9.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	unscrupulous and astute.
	exam	1	a wide boy.
wide	10.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adv.
	def	over an extensive area.
	exam	1	to travel far and wide.
wide	11.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adv.
	def	to the full extent.
	exam	1	he opened the door wide.
wide	12.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	adv.
	def	far from the desired point, mark, etc.
wide	13.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	n.
	usage	in cricket
	def	a bowled ball that is outside the batsman's reach and scores a run for the batting side.
wide	14.
	syl	wide
	pron	<wId>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a wide space or extent.
widely	sub
	head	wide
	syl	wide+ly
	pos	adv.
wideness	sub
	head	wide
	syl	wide+ness
	pos	n.
widish	sub
	head	wide
	syl	wid+ish
	pos	adj.
wide-angle lens	0.
	syl	wide-an:gle lens
	pos	n.
	def	a lens system on a camera that can cover an angle of view of 60?% or more and therefore has a fairly small focal length. See also {fish-eye lens}.
(wide awake	infl
	head	wide-awake
	syl	(wide awake
	pos	adj.
wide-awake	0.
	syl	wide-a:wake
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
wide-awake	1.
	syl	wide-a:wake
	pos	adj.
	def	fully awake.
wide-awake	2.
	syl	wide-a:wake
	pos	adj.
	def	keen, alert, or observant. {~}
wide-awake	3.
	syl	wide-a:wake
	pos	adj.
	def	Also called: {wide-awake hat}. a hat with a low crown and very wide brim.
wide-awakeness	sub
	head	wide-awake
	syl	wide-a:1wake:ness
	pos	n.
wide-eyed	0.
	syl	wide-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	innocent or credulous.
widen	0.
	syl	wid+en
	pron	<1wIdN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wide or wider.
widener	sub
	head	widen
	syl	wid+en+er
	pos	n.
(wide open	infl
	head	wide-open
	syl	(wide open
	pos	adj.
wide-open	0.
	syl	wide-o:pen
	pos	adj.
	exam	1	when postpositive) .
wide-open	1.
	syl	wide-o:pen
	pos	adj.
	def	open to the full extent.
wide-open	2.
	syl	wide-o:pen
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	exposed to attack; vulnerable.
wide-open	3.
	syl	wide-o:pen
	pos	adj.
	def	uncertain as to outcome.
wide-open	4.
	syl	wide-o:pen
	pos	adj.
	usage	U.S. informal. of a town or city
	def	lax in the enforcement of certain laws, esp. those relating to the sale and consumption of alcohol, gambling, the control of vice, etc.
wide-screen	0.
	syl	wide-screen
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a form of film projection in which the screen has greater width than height.
widespread	1.
	syl	wide+spread
	pron	<1wId2spred>
	pos	adj.
	def	extending over a wide area.
widespread	2.
	syl	wide+spread
	pron	<1wId2spred>
	pos	adj.
	def	accepted by or occurring among many people.
widgeon	0.
	syl	widg+eon
	pron	<1wiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {wigeon}.
Widgery	0.
	syl	Widg:e:ry
	pron	<1wiJ*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	Baron {John Pass@.more}. born 1911, English judge; Lord Chief Justice since 1971.
widget	ety	C20: changed from #7gadget 
widget	0.
	syl	widg+et
	pron	<1wiJit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any small mechanism or device, the name of which is unknown or temporarily forgotten.
widgie	ety	C20: alteration of #7bodgie 
widgie	0.
	syl	widg:ie
	pron	<1wiJi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a female larrikin or bodgie.
Widnes	0.
	syl	Wid+nes
	pron	<1widnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in N Cheshire on the River Mersey: chemical industry. Pop.: 56709 (1971).
widow	ety	Old English widuwe; related to German Witwe, Latin vidua (feminine of viduus deprived), Sanskrit vidhav*_a  &- #!wid+ow+hood n.
widow	1.
	syl	wid+ow
	pron	<1wid*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a woman who has survived her husband, esp. one who has not remarried.
widow	2.
	syl	wid+ow
	pron	<1wid*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually with a modifier
	def	a woman whose husband frequently leaves her alone to indulge in a sport, etc..
	exam	1	a golf widow.
widow	3.
	syl	wid+ow
	pron	<1wid*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a short line at the end of a paragraph, esp. one that occurs as the top line of a page or column.
widow	4.
	syl	wid+ow
	pron	<1wid*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	in some card games
	def	an additional hand or set of cards exposed on the table.
widow	5.
	syl	wid+ow
	pron	<1wid*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to cause to become a widow.
widow	6.
	syl	wid+ow
	pron	<1wid*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to deprive of something valued or desirable.
widow bird	0.
	syl	wid+ow bird
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {whydah}.
widower	0.
	syl	wid+ow+er
	pron	<1wid*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a man whose wife has died and who has not remarried.
widow's benefit	0.
	syl	wid+ow's ben+e:fit
	pos	n.
	usage	in the British National Insurance scheme
	def	a weekly payment made to a widow.
widow's cruse	ety	allusion to Kings 17:16
widow's cruse	0.
	syl	wid+ow's cruse
	pos	n.
	def	an endless or unfailing source of supply.
widow's mite	ety	allusion to Mark 12:43
widow's mite	0.
	syl	wid+ow's mite
	pos	n.
	def	a small contribution given by a person who has very little.
widow's peak	ety	from the belief that it presaged early widowhood
widow's peak	0.
	syl	wid+ow's peak
	pos	n.
	def	a V-shaped point in the hairline in the middle of the forehead.
width	ety	C17: from #7wide+ -#7{th %1}#7, analogous to #7breadth 
width	1.
	syl	width
	pron	<widT>
	pos	n.
	def	the linear extent or measurement of something from side to side, usually being the shortest dimension or (for something fixed) the shortest horizontal dimension.
width	2.
	syl	width
	pron	<widT>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or fact of being wide.
width	3.
	syl	width
	pron	<widT>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece or section of something at its full extent from side to side.
	exam	1	a width of cloth.
width	4.
	syl	width
	pron	<widT>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance across a rectangular swimming bath, as opposed to its length.
widthways	alt
	head	widthwise
	or	widthwise
	syl	width+ways
	pron	<1widT2wAz>
	pos	adv.
widthwise	0.
	or	widthways
	syl	width+wise
	pron	<1widT2wIz>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the direction of the width; from side to side.
Widukind	0.
	syl	Wi:du:kind
	pron	<1vEdukint>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Wittekind}.
Wieland	H1.0.
	syl	Wie+land
	pron	<1vElant>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Wayland}.
Christoph Martin	infl
	head	Wieland
	syl	Chris:toph Mar:tin
	pron	<1kristcf> <1martEn>
	pos	n.
Wieland	H2.0.
	syl	Wie:land
	pron	German <1vElant>
	pos	n.
	def	1733-1813, German writer, noted esp. for his verse epic (1780).
wield	ety	Old English wieldan, wealdan; related to Old Norse valda, Old Saxon waldan, German walten, Latin val*_ere to be strong
wield	1.
	syl	wield
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to handle or use (a weapon, tool, etc.).
wield	2.
	syl	wield
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exert or maintain (power or authority).
wield	3.
	syl	wield
	pron	<wEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to rule.
wieldable	sub
	head	wield
	syl	wield+a:ble
	pos	adj.
wielder	sub
	head	wield
	syl	wield+er
	pos	n.
wieldier	infl
	head	wieldy
	syl	wield:i+er
	pos	adj.
wieldiest	infl
	head	wieldy
	syl	wield:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wieldy	0.
	syl	wield:y
	pron	<1wEldi>
	pos	adj.
	def	easily handled, used, or managed.
Wien	H1.0.
	syl	Wien
	pron	<vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name for {Vienna}.
Wilhelm	infl
	head	Wien
	syl	Wil:helm
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
Wien	H2.0.
	syl	Wien
	pron	German <vEn>
	pos	n.
	def	1864-1928, German physicist, who studied black-body radiation: Nobel prize for physics 1911.
wiener	ety	C20: shortened from German Wiener Wurst Viennese sausage
wienerwurst	alt
	head	wiener
	or	wiener
	syl	wie:ner+wurst
	pron	<1wEn*2wR:st>
	pos	n.
wiener	0.
	or	wienerwurst
	syl	wie+ner
	pron	<1wEn*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a kind of smoked beef or pork sausage, similar to a frankfurter. Also called: {wienie, weenie}.
Norbert	infl
	head	Wiener
	syl	Nor:bert
	pron	<1nc:b*t>
	pos	n.
Wiener	0.
	syl	Wie:ner
	pron	<1wEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	1894-1964, U.S. mathematician, who developed the concept of cybernetics.
Wiener Neustadt	0.
	syl	Wie+ner Neu+stadt
	pron	German <1vEn*r> <1nciStat>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Austria, in Lower Austria. Pop.: 34774 (1971).
Wiener schnitzel	ety	German: Viennese cutlet
Wiener schnitzel	0.
	syl	Wie+ner schnit+zel
	pron	<1vEn*> <1Snits*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a large thin escalope of veal, coated in egg and crumbs, fried, and traditionally served with a garnish.
Wiesbaden	0.
	syl	Wies+ba+den
	pron	German <1vEsba:dN>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W West Germany, capital of Hesse state: a spa resort since Roman times. Pop.: 252457 (1974 est.). Latin name: {Aquae Mat?!tia?!corum}.
wife	ety	Old English w*_if; related to Old Norse v*_if (perhaps from v*_ifathr veiled), Old High German w*_ib (German Weib)  &- #!wife+hood n. &- #!wife+less adj. &- #!wife+like adj.
wives	infl
	head	wife
	syl	wives
	pron	<wIvz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wife	1.
	syl	wife
	pron	<wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a man's partner in marriage; a married woman. Related adj.: {uxorial}.
wife	2.
	syl	wife
	pron	<wIf>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {woman}.
take to wife	3.
	head	wife
	syl	take to wife.
	def	to marry (a woman).
wifeliness	sub
	head	wife
	syl	wife+li+ness
	pos	n.
wifely	sub
	head	wife
	syl	wife+ly
	pos	adj.
wife swapping	0.a.
	syl	wife swap+ping
	pos	n.
	def	the temporary exchange of wives between married couples for sexual relations.
wife swapping	0.b.
	syl	wife swap+ping
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wife-swapping party.
wig	ety	C17: shortened from #7periwig 
wig	1.
	syl	wig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	n.
	def	an artificial head of hair, either human or synthetic, worn to disguise baldness, as part of a theatrical or ceremonial dress, as a disguise, or for adornment.
wigs	infl
	head	wig
	syl	wigs
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
wigging	infl
	head	wig
	syl	wig+ging
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
wigged	infl
	head	wig
	syl	wigged.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
wig	2.
	syl	wig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to furnish with a wig.
wig	3.
	syl	wig
	pron	<wig>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	to berate severely.
wigged	sub
	head	wig
	syl	wigged
	pos	adj.
wigless	sub
	head	wig
	syl	wig+less
	pos	adj.
wiglike	sub
	head	wig
	syl	wig+2like
	pos	adj.
Wig	0.
	syl	Wig.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Wigtownshire.
Wigan	0.
	syl	Wig+an
	pron	<1wig*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NW England, in Greater Manchester: coal-mining centre since the 14th century. Pop.: 81258 (1971).
wigeon	ety	C16: of uncertain origin
widgeon	alt
	head	wigeon
	or	wigeon
	syl	widg+eon
	pron	<1wiJ*n>
	pos	n.
wigeon	1.
	or	widgeon
	syl	wig+eon
	pron	<1wiJ*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian duck, of marshes, swamps, etc., the male of which has a reddish-brown head and chest and grey and white back and wings.
American wigeon	2.
	head	wigeon
	syl	American wigeon.
	def	Also called: {baldpate}. a similar bird, of North America, the male of which has a white crown.
wigging	0.
	syl	wig+ging
	pron	<1wigiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	a rebuke or reprimand.
wiggle	ety	C13: from Middle Low German, Middle Dutch wiggelen 
wiggle	1.
	syl	wig+gle
	pron	<1wigL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with jerky movements, esp. from side to side.
wiggle	2.
	syl	wig+gle
	pron	<1wigL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of wiggling.
get a wiggle on	3.
	head	wiggle
	syl	get a wiggle on.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to hurry up.
wiggler	sub
	head	wiggle
	syl	wig+gler
	pos	n.
wiggly	sub
	head	wiggle
	syl	wig+gly
	pos	adj.
wight	ety	Old English wiht; related to Old Frisian *_awet something, Old Norse v*_@attr being, Gothic waihts thing, German Wicht small person
wight	H1.0.
	syl	wight
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a human being.
wight	ety	C13: from Old Norse vigt; related to Old English w*_ig battle, Latin vincere to conquer
wight	H2.0.
	syl	wight
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	strong and brave; valiant.
Isle of	infl
	head	Wight
	syl	Isle of.
	pos	n.
Wight	0.
	syl	Wight
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	def	an island and county of S England in the English Channel. Administrative centre: Newport. Pop.: 111300 (1976 est.). Area: 380 sq. km (147 sq. miles).
Eugene Paul	infl
	head	Wigner
	syl	Eu:gene Paul.
	pos	n.
Wigner	0.
	syl	Wig:ner
	pron	<1wign*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1902, U.S. physicist, born in Hungary. He is noted for his contributions to nuclear physics: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1963).
Wigtown	0.
	syl	Wig+town
	pron	<1wigt*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	until 1975
	def	a county of SW Scotland, now part of Dumfries and Galloway region.
wigwag	ety	C16: from obsolete wig, probably short for #7wiggle+wag 
wigwags	infl
	head	wigwag
	syl	wig+wags
	pos	vb.
wigwagging	infl
	head	wigwag
	syl	wig+wag+ging
	pos	vb.
wigwagged	infl
	head	wigwag
	syl	wig+wagged.
	pos	vb.
wigwag	1.
	syl	wig+wag
	pron	<1wig2w@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move (something) back and forth.
wigwag	2.
	syl	wig+wag
	pron	<1wig2w@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to communicate with (someone) by means of a flag semaphore.
wigwag	3.a.
	syl	wig+wag
	pron	<1wig2w@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a system of communication by flag semaphore.
wigwag	3.b.
	syl	wig+wag
	pron	<1wig2w@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the message sig?!nalled.
wigwagger	sub
	head	wigwag
	syl	wig+2wag+ger
	pos	n.
wigwam	ety	from Abnaki and Massachuset w*_ikw*_am, literally: their abode
wigwam	1.
	syl	wig+wam
	pron	<1wig2w@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any dwelling of the North American Indians, esp. one made of bark, rushes, or skins spread over or enclosed by a set of arched poles lashed together. Compare {tepee}.
wigwam	2.
	syl	wig+wam
	pron	<1wig2w@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a similar structure for children.
wikiup	0.
	syl	wik:i+up
	pron	<1wiki2^p>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {wickiup}.
William	infl
	head	Wilberforce
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Wilberforce	0.
	syl	Wil:ber:force
	pron	<1wilb*2fc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	1759-1833, English politician and philanthropist, whose efforts secured the abolition of the slave trade (1807) and of slavery (1833) in the British Empire.
wilco	ety	C20: abbreviation for I will comply 
wilco	0.
	syl	wil+co
	pron	<2wil1k*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	an expression in signalling, telecommunications, etc., indicating that a message just received will be complied with. Compare {roger}.
wild	ety	Old English wilde; related to Old Saxon, Old High German wildi, Old Norse villr, Gothic wiltheis  &- #!wild+ish adj.
wild	1.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of animals
	def	living independently of man; not domesticated or tame.
wild	2.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	growing in a natural state; not cultivated.
wild	3.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	uninhabited or uncultivated; desolate.
	exam	1	a wild stretch of land.
wild	4.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	living in a savage or uncivilized way.
	exam	1	wild tribes.
wild	5.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking restraint or control.
	exam	1	wild merriment.
wild	6.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	of great violence or intensity.
	exam	1	a wild storm.
wild	7.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	disorderly or chaotic.
	exam	1	wild thoughts;
	exam	2	wild talk.
wild	8.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	dishevelled; untidy.
	exam	1	wild hair.
wild	9.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a state of extreme emotional intensity.
	exam	1	wild with anger.
wild	10.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	reckless.
	exam	1	wild speculations.
wild	11.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	def	not calculated; random.
	exam	1	a wild guess.
wild	12.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	postpositive; foll. by about
	def	intensely enthusiastic or excited.
	exam	1	I'm wild about my new boyfriend.
wild	13.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a card, such as a joker or deuce in some games
	def	able to be given any value the holder pleases.
	exam	1	jacks are wild.
wild	14.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a wild manner.
wild	15.a.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adv.
	def	to grow without cultivation or care.
	exam	1	the garden has run wild.
wild	15.b.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	adv.
	def	to behave without restraint.
	exam	1	he has let his children run wild.
wild	16.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a desolate, uncultivated, or uninhabited region.
wild	17.a.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	n.
	def	a free natural state of living.
wild	17.b.
	syl	wild
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	n.
	def	the wilderness.
wildly	sub
	head	wild
	syl	wild+ly
	pos	adv.
wildness	sub
	head	wild
	syl	wild+ness
	pos	n.
wild boar	0.
	syl	wild boar
	pos	n.
	def	a wild pig, of parts of Europe and central Asia, having a pale grey to black coat, thin legs, a narrow body, and prominent tusks.
wild brier	0.
	syl	wild bri+er
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {wild rose}.
wild carrot	0.
	syl	wild car+rot
	pos	n.
	def	an umbelliferous plant, of temperate regions, having clusters of white flowers and hooked fruits. Also called: {Queen Anne's lace}.
wildcats	infl
	head	wildcat
	or	wildcat
	syl	wild+cats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wildcat	infl
	or	wildcats
	syl	wild+cat.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wildcat	1.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild European cat, that resembles the domestic tabby but is larger and has a bushy tail.
wildcat	2.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other felines, esp. of the genus such as the lynx and the caracal.
wildcat	3.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {bobcat}.
wildcat	4.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a savage or aggressive person.
wildcat	5.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an exploratory drilling for petroleum or natural gas.
wildcat	6.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an unsound commercial enterprise.
wildcat	7.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {light engine}.
wildcat	8.a.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to an unsound business enterprise.
	exam	1	wildcat stock.
wildcat	8.b.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	def	financially or commercially unsound.
	exam	1	a wildcat project.
wildcat	9.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier; U.S. of a train
	def	running without permission or outside the timetable.
wildcats	infl
	head	wildcat
	syl	wild+cats
	pos	vb.
wildcatting	infl
	head	wildcat
	syl	wild+cat+ting
	pos	vb.
wildcatted	infl
	head	wildcat
	syl	wild+cat+ted.
	pos	vb.
wildcat	10.
	syl	wild+cat
	pron	<1wIld2k@t>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to drill for petroleum or natural gas in an area having no known reserves.
wildcatting	sub
	head	wildcat
	syl	wild+2cat+ting
	pos	n. adj.
wildcat strike	0.
	syl	wild+cat strike
	pos	n.
	def	a strike begun by workers spontaneously or without union approval.
wildcatter	0.
	syl	wild+cat+ter
	pron	<1wIld2k@t*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	a prospector for oil or ores in areas having no proved resources.
wild celery	0.
	syl	wild cel+er:y
	pos	n.
	def	a strongly scented umbelliferous plant, of temperate regions: the ancestor of cultivated celery. Archaic name: {smallage}.
wild cherry	0.
	syl	wild cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sweet cherry}.
wild dog	0.
	syl	wild dog
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dingo}.
Oscar (Fingal O'Flahertie Wills) 	infl
	head	Wilde
	syl	Os:car (Fingal O'Flahertie Wills) .
	pos	n.
Wilde	0.
	syl	Wilde
	pron	<wIld>
	pos	n.
	def	1854-1900, Irish writer and wit, famous for such plays as (1892) and (1895). (1891) is a macabre novel about a hedonist and (1898) relates to his experiences in prison while serving a two-year sentence for homosexuality.
wildebeest	ety	C19: from Afrikaans, literally: wild beast
wildebeests	infl
	head	wildebeest
	or	wildebeest
	syl	wil+de+beests
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wildebeest	infl
	or	wildebeests
	syl	wil+de+beest.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wildebeest	0.
	syl	wil+de+beest
	pron	<1wildi2bEst>, <1vil->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gnu}.
wilder	1.
	syl	wil+der
	pron	<1wild*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to lead or be led astray.
wilder	2.
	syl	wil+der
	pron	<1wild*>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to bewilder or become bewildered.
wilderment	sub
	head	wilder
	syl	wil+der+ment
	pos	n.
wilderness	ety	Old English wild*_eornes, from wild*_eor wild beast (from #7wild+ d*_eor beast, #7deer) #7+ -#7ness ; related to Middle Dutch wilder?!nisse, German Wildernis 
wilderness	1.
	syl	wil+der+ness
	pron	<1wild*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild, uninhabited, and uncultivated region.
wilderness	2.
	syl	wil+der+ness
	pron	<1wild*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	any desolate tract or area.
wilderness	3.
	syl	wil+der+ness
	pron	<1wild*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	a confused mass or collection.
a voice (crying) in the wilderness	4.
	head	wilderness
	syl	a voice (crying) in the wilderness.
	def	a person, group, etc., making a suggestion or plea that is ignored.
the	infl
	head	Wilderness
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wilderness	0.
	syl	Wil+der+ness
	pron	<1wild*nis>
	pos	n.
	def	the barren regions to the south and east of Palestine, esp. those in which the Israelites wandered before entering the Promised Land and in which Christ fasted for 40 days and nights.
wild-eyed	1.
	syl	wild-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	glaring in an angry, distracted, or wild manner.
wild-eyed	2.
	syl	wild-eyed
	pos	adj.
	def	ill-conceived or totally impracticable.
wildfire	1.
	syl	wild+fire
	pron	<1wIld2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a highly flammable material, such as Greek fire, formerly used in warfare.
wildfire	2.a.
	syl	wild+fire
	pron	<1wIld2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a raging and uncontrollable fire.
wildfire	2.b.
	syl	wild+fire
	pron	<1wIld2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that is disseminated quickly (esp. in the phrase {spread like wildfire) }.
wildfire	3.
	syl	wild+fire
	pron	<1wIld2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	lightning without audible thunder.
wildfire	4.
	syl	wild+fire
	pron	<1wIld2fI*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {will-o'-the-wisp}.
wild flower	1.
	syl	wild flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	any flowering plant that grows in an uncultivated state.
wild flower	2.
	syl	wild flow+er
	pos	n.
	def	the flower of such a plant.
wildfowl	1.
	syl	wild+fowl
	pron	<1wIld2faul>
	pos	n.
	def	any bird that is hunted by man, esp. any duck or similar aquatic bird.
wildfowl	2.
	syl	wild+fowl
	pron	<1wIld2faul>
	pos	n.
	def	such birds collectively.
wildfowler	sub
	head	wildfowl
	syl	wild+2fowl+er
	pos	n.
wildfowling	sub
	head	wildfowl
	syl	wild+2fowl+ing
	pos	adj. n.
the	infl
	head	Wild Geese
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wild Geese	0.
	syl	Wild Geese
	pos	n.
	def	the Irish expatriates who served as professional soldiers with the Catholic powers of Europe, esp. France, from the late 17th to the early 20th centuries.
wild ginger	0.
	syl	wild gin+ger
	pos	n.
	def	a North American plant, having a solitary brownish flower and an aromatic root: family See also {asarabacca, asarum}.
wild-goose chase	0.
	syl	wild-goose chase
	pos	n.
	def	an absurd or hopeless pursuit, as of something unattainable.
wild hyacinth	0.
	syl	wild hy:a+cinth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{bluebell} (sense 1)}.
wild indigo	0.
	syl	wild in+di+go
	pos	n.
	def	any of several North American leguminous plants of the genus esp. which has yellow flowers and three-lobed leaves.
wilding	1.
	syl	wild+ing
	pron	<1wIldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an uncultivated plant, esp. the crab apple, or a cultivated plant that has become wild.
wilding	2.
	syl	wild+ing
	pron	<1wIldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild animal.
wilding	xref
	syl	wild+ing
	pron	<1wIldiG>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wildling}.
wild lettuce	0.
	syl	wild let+tuce
	pos	n.
	def	any of several uncultivated lettuce plants, such as (or of Eurasia and ({horseweed}) of North America, which grow as weeds and have yellow or blue flowers, milky juice in the stem, and prickly leaves: family (composites).
wildlife	0.
	syl	wild+life
	pron	<1wIld2lIf>
	pos	n.
	def	wild animals and plants collectively.
wild mustard	0.
	syl	wild mus+tard
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{charlock} (sense 1)}.
wild oat	0.
	syl	wild oat
	pos	n.
	def	any of several temperate annual grasses of the genus esp. that grow as weeds and have long bristles on their flower spikes.
wild oats	0.
	syl	wild oats
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	the indiscretions of youth, esp. dissoluteness before settling down (esp. in the phrase {sow one's wild oats) }.
wild olive	0.
	syl	wild ol+ive
	pos	n.
	def	any of various trees or shrubs that resemble the olive tree or bear olive-like fruits, esp. the oleaster.
wild pansy	1.
	syl	wild pan+sy
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {heartsease, love-in-idleness}, and (in the U.S.) {Johnny-jump-up}. a Eurasian violaceous plant, having purple, yellow, and pale mauve spurred flowers.
wild pansy	2.
	syl	wild pan+sy
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar plants of the genus
wild parsley	0.
	syl	wild pars+ley
	pos	n.
	def	any of various uncultivated umbelliferous plants that resemble parsley.
wild parsnip	0.
	syl	wild pars+nip
	pos	n.
	def	a strong-smelling umbelliferous plant, that has an inedible root: the ancestor of the cultivated parsnip.
wild rice	0.
	syl	wild rice
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Indian rice}.
wild rose	0.
	syl	wild rose
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous roses, such as the dogrose and sweetbrier, that grow wild and have flowers with only one whorl of petals.
wild rubber	0.
	syl	wild rub+ber
	pos	n.
	def	rubber obtained from uncultivated rubber trees.
wild rye	0.
	syl	wild rye
	pos	n.
	def	any of various perennial grasses of the N temperate genus resembling cultivated rye in having paired bristly ears or spikes and flat leaves.
wild track	0.
	syl	wild track
	pos	n.
	def	a soundtrack recorded other than with a synchronized picture, usually carrying sound effects, random dialogue, etc.
wild type	0.
	syl	wild type
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	the typical form of a species of organism resulting from breeding under natural conditions.
Wild West	0.
	syl	Wild West
	pos	n.
	def	the western U.S. during its settlement, esp. with reference to its frontier lawlessness.
Wild West show	0.
	syl	Wild West show
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a show or circus act presenting feats of horsemanship, shooting, etc.
wildwood	0.
	syl	wild+wood
	pron	<1wIld2wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a wood or forest growing in a natural uncultivated state.
wile	ety	C12: from Old Norse vel craft; probably related to Old French w*_ile, Old English w*_igle magic. See #7guile 
wile	1.
	syl	wile
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	n.
	def	trickery, cunning, or craftiness.
wile	2.
	syl	wile
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	an artful or seductive trick or ploy.
wile	3.
	syl	wile
	pron	<wIl>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lure, beguile, or entice.
willful	alt
	head	wilful
	or	wilful
	syl	will+ful
	pron	<1wilful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
wilful	1.
	or	willful
	syl	wil+ful
	pron	<1wilful>
	pos	adj.
	def	intent on having one's own way; headstrong or obstinate.
wilful	2.
	or	willful
	syl	wil+ful
	pron	<1wilful>
	pos	adj.
	def	willed or intentional.
	exam	1	wilful murder.
wilfully	sub
	head	wilful
	or	willfully
	syl	wil+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
willfully	sub
	head	wilful
	or	wilfully
	syl	will+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
	qual	U.S.
wilfulness	sub
	head	wilful
	or	willfulness
	syl	wil+ful+ness
	pos	n.
willfulness	sub
	head	wilful
	or	wilfulness
	syl	will+ful+ness
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
Wilhelm I	0.
	syl	Wil:helm I
	pron	<1vilhelm>
	pos	n.
	def	the German name of {{William I} (sense 3)}.
Wilhelm II	0.
	syl	Wil:helm II
	pos	n.
	def	the German name of {{William II} (sense 2)}.
Wilhelmina I	0.
	syl	Wil:hel:mi:na I
	pron	<2wil*1mEn*>, Dutch <wilhel1mEna:>
	pos	n.
	def	1880-?!1962, queen of the Netherlands from 1890 until her abdication (1948) in favour of her daughter Juliana.
Wilhelmshaven	0.
	syl	Wil+helms+ha+ven
	pron	German <2vilhelms1ha:fN>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in N West Germany, in Lower Saxony: founded in 1853; was the chief German North Sea naval base until 1945; a major oil port. Pop.: 104305 (1974 est.).
Wilhelmstrasse	1.
	syl	Wil+helm+stras+se
	pron	German <1vilhelm2Stra:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a street in the centre of Berlin, where the German foreign office and other government buildings were situated until 1945.
Wilhelmstrasse	2.
	syl	Wil+helm+stras+se
	pron	German <1vilhelm2Stra:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	Germany's ministry of foreign affairs until 1945.
Charles	1.
	head	Wilkes
	syl	Charles.
	def	1798-1877, U.S. explorer of Antarctica.
John	2.
	head	Wilkes
	syl	John.
	def	1727-97, English politician, who was expelled from the House of Commons and outlawed for writing scurrilous articles about the government. He became a champion of parliamentary reform.
Wilkes Land	0.
	syl	Wilkes Land
	pos	n.
	def	a region in Antarctica south of Australia, on the Indian Ocean.
Wilkins	1.
	syl	Wil:kins
	pron	<1wilkinz>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {George Hu@.bert}. 1888-1958, Australian polar explorer and aviator.
Maurice Hugh Frederick	2.
	head	Wilkins
	syl	Mau:rice Hugh Fred:er:ick.
	def	born 1916, British biochemist, born in New Zealand: with Crick and Watson, he shared the Nobel Prize (1962) for his work on the structure of DNA.
will	ety	Old English willan; related to Old Saxon willian, Old Norse vilja, Old High German wollen, Latin velle to wish, will#e Usage. See at shall.
will	H1.1.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past; esp. with you, he, she, it, they, or a noun as subject
	def	to make the future tense. Compare {{shall} (sense 1)}.
will	H1.2.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express resolution on the part of the speaker.
	exam	1	I will buy that radio if it's the last thing I do.
will	H1.3.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to indicate willingness or desire.
	exam	1	will you help me with this problem??
will	H1.4.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express compulsion, as in commands.
	exam	1	you will report your findings to me tomorrow.
will	H1.5.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express capacity or ability.
	exam	1	this rope will support a load.
will	H1.6.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express probability or expectation on the part of the speaker.
	exam	1	that will be Jim telephoning.
will	H1.7.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past
	def	to express customary practice or inevitability.
	exam	1	boys will be boys.
will	H1.8.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	usage	past; with the infinitive always implied
	def	to express desire: usually in polite requests.
	exam	1	stay if you will.
what you will	9.
	head	will
	syl	what you will.
	usage	past
	def	whatever you like.
will do	10.
	head	will
	syl	will do.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	past
	def	a declaration of willingness to do what is requested.
will	ety	Old English willa; related to Old Norse vili, Old High German willeo (German Wille) , Gothic wilja, Old Slavonic volja 
will	H2.1.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	the faculty of conscious and deliberate choice of action; volition. Related adj.: {voluntary}.
will	H2.2.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of asserting a choice.
will	H2.3.a.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	the declaration of a person's wishes regarding the disposal of his property after his death.
will	H2.3.b.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	a revocable instrument by which such wishes are expressed.
will	H2.4.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	anything decided upon or chosen, esp. by a person in authority; desire; wish.
will	H2.5.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	determined intention.
	exam	1	where there's a will there's a way.
will	H2.6.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	n.
	def	disposition or attitude towards others.
	exam	1	he bears you no ill will.
at will	7.
	head	will
	syl	at will.
	def	at one's own desire, inclination, or choice.
with the best will in the world	8.
	head	will
	syl	with the best will in the world.
	def	even with the best of intentions.
will	H2.9.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to exercise the faculty of volition in an attempt to accomplish (something).
	exam	1	he willed his wife's recovery from her illness.
will	H2.10.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to give (property) by will to a person, society, etc..
	exam	1	he willed his art collection to the nation.
will	H2.11.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to order or decree.
	exam	1	the king wills that you shall die.
will	H2.12.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to choose or prefer.
	exam	1	wander where you will.
will	H2.13.
	syl	will
	pron	<wil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	an infinitive
	def	to yearn for or desire.
	exam	1	to will that one's friends be happy.
willer	sub
	head	will
	syl	will+er
	pos	n.
willable	0.
	syl	will+a:ble
	pron	<1wil*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be wished or determined by the will.
willed	0.
	syl	willed
	pron	<wild>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having a will as specified.
	exam	1	weak-willed.
willemite	ety	C19: from Dutch willemit, named after Willem I of the Netherlands (1772-1834)
willemite	0.
	syl	wil+lem+ite
	pron	<1wil*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a secondary mineral consisting of zinc silicate in hexagonal crystalline form. It is white, colourless, or coloured by impurities and is found in veins of zinc ore. Formula: Zn\2SiO\4.
Willemstad	0.
	syl	Wil+lem+stad
	pron	Dutch <1wil*m2stat>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of the Netherlands Antilles, a port on the SW coast of Cura*,cao: important for refining Venezuelan oil. Pop.: 59586 (1964).
willet	0.
	syl	wil+let
	pron	<1wilit>
	pos	n.
	def	a large American shore bird, having a long stout bill, long legs, and a grey plumage with black-and-white wings: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
willful	0.
	syl	will+ful
	pron	<1wilful>
	pos	adj.
	def	the U.S. spelling of {wilful}.
William I	1.
	syl	Wil:liam I
	pron	<1wilj*m>
	pos	n.
	def	known as ??1027-1087, duke of Normandy (1035-87) and king of England (1066-87). He claimed to have been promised the English crown by Edward the Confessor, after whose death he disputed the succession of Harold II, invading England in 1066 and defeating Harold at Hastings. The conquest of England resulted in the introduction to England of many Norman customs, esp. feudalism. In 1085 he ordered the Domesday Book to be compiled.
William I	2.
	syl	Wil:liam I
	pron	<1wilj*m>
	pos	n.
	def	called 1533-84, prince of Orange and count of Nassau: led the revolt of the Netherlands against Spain (1568-76) and became first stadholder of the United Provinces of the Netherlands (1579-84); assassinated.
William I	3.
	syl	Wil:liam I
	pron	<1wilj*m>
	pos	n.
	def	German name 1797-1888, king of Prussia (1861-88) and first emperor of Germany (1871-88).
William II	1.
	syl	Wil:liam II
	pos	n.
	def	called ??1056-1100, king of England (1087-1100); the son of William the Conqueror. He was killed by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest.
William II	2.
	syl	Wil:liam II
	pos	n.
	def	German name 1859-1941, German emperor and king of Prussia (1888-1918): asserted Germany's claim to world leadership; forced to abdicate at the end of World War I.
William III	0.
	syl	Wil:liam III
	pos	n.
	def	known as 1650-1702, stadholder of the Netherlands (1672-1702) and king of Great Britain and Ireland (1689-1702). He was invited by opponents of James II to accept the British throne (1688) and ruled jointly with his wife Mary II (James' daughter) until her death in 1694.
William IV	0.
	syl	Wil:liam IV
	pos	n.
	def	called the 1765-1837, king of Great Britain and Ireland (1830-37), succeeding his brother George IV; the third son of George III.
William of Malmesbury	0.
	syl	Wil:liam of Malmes+bur:y
	pron	<1ma:mzb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	??1090-??1143, English monk and chronicler, whose and are valuable sources for English history to 1142.
John	1.
	head	Williams
	syl	John.
	def	born 1941, English classical guitarist.
J (ohn) P (eter) R (hys)	2.
	head	Williams
	syl	J (ohn) P (eter) R (hys)
	def	born 1949, Welsh Rugby Union player. A fullback, he played for Wales (from 1969) and the British Lions (1971-77).
Ralph Vaughan	3.
	head	Williams
	syl	Ralph Vaughan.
	def	See {Vaughan Williams}.
Tennessee	4.
	head	Williams
	syl	Ten:nes:see.
	def	pseudonym of born 1912, U.S. dramatist. His plays include (1944), (1947), (1955), and (1961).
William Carlos	5.
	head	Williams
	syl	Wil:liam Car:los
	pron	<1ka:l*s>
	def	1883-1963, U.S. poet, who formulated the poetic concept @6no ideas but in things.@9 His works include (1946-58), which explores the daily life of a man living in a modern city, and the prose work (1925).
Williamsburg	0.
	syl	Wil+liams+burg
	pron	<1wilj*mz2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Virginia: the capital of Virginia (1693-1779); the restoration of large sections of the colonial city was begun in 1926. Pop.: 9069 (1970).
Malcolm	infl
	head	Williamson
	syl	Mal:colm.
	pos	n.
Williamson	0.
	syl	Wil:liam:son
	pron	<1wilj*ms*n>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1931, Australian composer, living in Britain: Master of the Queen's Music since 1975. His works include operas and music for children.
William the Conqueror	0.
	syl	Wil:liam the Con+quer+or
	pos	n.
	def	See {William I} (sense 1).
the	infl
	head	willies
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
willies	0.
	syl	wil+lies
	pron	<1wiliz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Slang.
	def	nervousness, jitters, or fright (esp. in the phrase {give} {get) the willies) }.
willing	1.
	syl	will+ing
	pron	<1wiliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	favourably disposed or inclined; ready.
willing	2.
	syl	will+ing
	pron	<1wiliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	cheerfully or eagerly compliant.
willing	3.
	syl	will+ing
	pron	<1wiliG>
	pos	adj.
	def	done, given, accepted, etc., freely or voluntarily.
willingly	sub
	head	willing
	syl	will+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
willingness	sub
	head	willing
	syl	will+ing+ness
	pos	n.
williwaw	ety	C19: of unknown origin
williwaw	1.
	syl	wil+li+waw
	pron	<1wili2wc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a sudden strong gust of cold wind blowing offshore from a mountainous coast, as in the Strait of Magellan.
williwaw	2.
	syl	wil+li+waw
	pron	<1wili2wc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a state of great turmoil.
will-o'-the-wisp	1.
	syl	will-o'-the-wisp
	pron	<2wil*@d*1wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {friar's lantern, ignis fatuus, jack-o'-lantern}. a pale flame or phosphorescence sometimes seen over marshy ground at night. It is believed to be due to the spontaneous combustion of methane or other hydrocarbons originating from decomposing organic matter.
will-o'-the-wisp	2.
	syl	will-o'-the-wisp
	pron	<2wil*@d*1wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that is elusive or allures and misleads.
will-o'-the-wispish	sub
	head	will-o'-the-wisp
	or	will-o'-the-wispy
	syl	will-o'-the-1wisp:ish
	pos	adj.
will-o'-the-wispy	sub
	head	will-o'-the-wisp
	or	will-o'-the-wispish
	syl	will-o'-the-1wisp:y
	pos	adj.
willow	ety	Old English welig; related to wilige wicker basket, Old Saxon wilgia, Middle High German wilge, Greek helik*_e willow, helix twisted
willow	1.
	syl	wil+low
	pron	<1wil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of numerous salicaceous trees and shrubs of the genus such as the weeping willow and osiers of N temperate regions, which have graceful flexible branches and flowers in catkins.
willow	2.
	syl	wil+low
	pron	<1wil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the whitish wood of certain of these trees.
willow	3.
	syl	wil+low
	pron	<1wil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	something made of willow wood, such as a cricket or baseball bat.
willow	4.
	syl	wil+low
	pron	<1wil*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine having a system of revolving spikes for opening and cleaning raw textile fibres.
willowish	sub
	head	willow
	or	willow-like
	syl	wil+low+ish
	pos	adj.
willow-like	sub
	head	willow
	or	willowish
	syl	wil:low-2like
	pos	adj.
willow grouse	0.
	syl	wil+low grouse
	pos	n.
	def	a N European grouse, with a reddish-brown plumage and white wings: now regarded as the same species as the red grouse of Britain.
willowherb	1.
	syl	wil+low+herb
	pron	<1wil*u2hR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various temperate and arctic onagraceous plants of the genus having narrow leaves and terminal clusters of pink, purplish, or white flowers.
willowherb	2.
	syl	wil+low+herb
	pron	<1wil*u2hR:b>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {rosebay willowherb} (see {rosebay) }.
willowherb	3.
	syl	wil+low+herb
	pron	<1wil*u2hR:b>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in botanical usage
	def	another name for {purple loosestrife} (see {loosestrife) }.
willow pattern	0.a.
	syl	wil+low pat+tern
	pos	n.
	def	a pattern incorporating a willow tree, river, bridge, and figures, typically in blue on a white ground, used on pottery and porcelain.
willow pattern	0.b.
	syl	wil+low pat+tern
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a willow-pattern plate.
Willow South	0.
	syl	Wil+low South
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Alaska, about 113 km (70 miles) northwest of Anchorage: chosen as the site of the new state capital in 1976.
willow tit	0.
	syl	wil+low tit
	pos	n.
	def	a small tit, of marshy woods in Europe, having a greyish-brown body and dull black crown.
willow warbler	0.
	syl	wil+low war+bler
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World warbler, of Eurasian woodlands.
willowy	1.
	syl	wil+low:y
	pron	<1wil*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	slender and graceful.
willowy	2.
	syl	wil+low:y
	pron	<1wil*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	flexible or pliant.
willowy	3.
	syl	wil+low:y
	pron	<1wil*ui>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or shaded with willows.
willpower	1.
	syl	will+pow:er
	pron	<1wil2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability to control oneself and determine one's actions.
willpower	2.
	syl	will+pow:er
	pron	<1wil2pau*>
	pos	n.
	def	firmness of will.
William John	infl
	head	Wills
	syl	Wil:liam John.
	pos	n.
Wills	0.
	syl	Wills
	pron	<wilz>
	pos	n.
	def	1834-61, English explorer: Robert Burke's deputy in an expedition on which both men died after crossing Australia from North to South for the first time.
willy-nilly	ety	Old English wile h*_e, nyle h*_e, literally: will he or will he not; nyle, from ne not+ willan to #7will %1
willy-nilly	1.
	syl	wil:ly-nil:ly
	pron	<1wili1nili>
	pos	adv.
	def	whether desired or not.
willy-nilly	2.
	syl	wil:ly-nil:ly
	pron	<1wili1nili>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring or taking place whether desired or not.
willy wagtail	0.
	syl	wil+ly wag+tail
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a black-and-white flycatcher, having white feathers over the brows.
willy-willy	ety	from a native Australian language
willy-willy	0.
	syl	wil:ly-wil:ly
	pron	<1wili1wili>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a tropical cyclone or duststorm.
Wilmington	0.
	syl	Wil+ming+ton
	pron	<1wilmiGt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N Delaware, on the Delaware River: industrial centre. Pop.: 80386 (1970).
Wilno	0.
	syl	Wil+no
	pron	<1vElnc>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {Vilnius}.
Alexander	1.
	head	Wilson
	syl	Al:ex:an:der.
	def	1766-1813, Scottish ornithologist in the U.S.
Angus (Frank Johnstone) 	2.
	head	Wilson
	syl	An:gus (Frank Johnstone) .
	def	born 1913, English writer, whose works include the collection of short stories (1949) and the novels (1956) and (1967).
Charles Thomson Rees	3.
	head	Wilson
	syl	Charles Thom:son Rees.
	def	1869-1959, Scottish physicist, who invented the cloud chamber: shared the Nobel prize for physics (1927).
Edmund	4.
	head	Wilson
	syl	Ed:mund.
	def	1895-1972, U.S. critic, noted esp. for (1931), a study of the symbolist movement.
Wilson	5.
	syl	Wil:son
	pron	<1wils*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({James) Har@.old}. born 1916, English Labour statesman; prime minister (1964-70; 1974-76).
Richard	6.
	head	Wilson
	syl	Rich:ard.
	def	1714-82, Welsh landscape painter.
(Thomas) Woodrow	7.
	head	Wilson
	syl	(Thomas) Wood:row
	pron	<1wudr*u>
	def	1856-1924, U.S. Democratic statesman; 28th president of the U.S. (1913-21). He led the U.S. into World War I in 1917 and proposed the Fourteen Points (1918) as a basis for peace. Although he secured the formation of the League of Nations the U.S. Senate refused to support it: Nobel peace prize 1919.
Wilsonian	sub
	head	Wilson
	syl	Wil+so+ni:an
	pron	<wil1s*uni*n>
	pos	adj.
Wilson cloud chamber	0.
	syl	Wil:son cloud cham+ber
	pos	n.
	def	the full name for {cloud chamber}.
Wilson's petrel	0.
	syl	Wil:son's pet+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a common storm petrel, that breeds around Antarctica but is often seen in the Atlantic. See {storm petrel}.
Wilson's snipe	0.
	syl	Wil:son's snipe
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {common snipe}. See {{snipe} (sense 1)}.
wilt	ety	C17: perhaps variant of wilk to wither, from Middle Dutch welken 
wilt	H1.1.
	syl	wilt
	pron	<wilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to become or cause to become limp, flaccid, or drooping.
	exam	1	insufficient water makes plants wilt.
wilt	H1.2.
	syl	wilt
	pron	<wilt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to lose or cause to lose courage, strength, etc.
wilt	H1.3.
	syl	wilt
	pron	<wilt>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wilting or state of becoming wilted.
wilt	H1.4.
	syl	wilt
	pron	<wilt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plant diseases characterized by permanent wilting, usually caused by fungal parasites attacking the roots.
wilt	H2.0.
	syl	wilt
	pron	<wilt>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {will%1}.
Wilton	0.
	syl	Wil+ton
	pron	<1wilt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a kind of carpet with a close velvet pile of cut loops.
Wilts	0.
	syl	Wilts.
	pron	<wilts>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Wiltshire.
Wiltshire	0.
	syl	Wilt+shire
	pron	<1wilCi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a county of S England, consisting mainly of chalk uplands, with Salisbury Plain in the south and the Marlborough Downs in the north; prehistoric remains (at Stonehenge and Avebury). Administrative centre: Trowbridge. Pop.: 512800 (1976 est.). Area: 3478 sq. km (1343 sq. miles).
wilier	infl
	head	wily
	syl	wil:i+er
	pos	adj.
wiliest	infl
	head	wily
	syl	wil:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wily	0.
	syl	wil:y
	pron	<1wIli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or proceeding from wiles; sly or crafty.
wiliness	sub
	head	wily
	syl	wil:i+ness
	pos	n.
wimble	ety	C13: from Middle Dutch wimmel auger
wimble	1.
	syl	wim+ble
	pron	<1wimbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a number of hand tools, such as a brace and bit or a gimlet, used for boring holes.
wimble	2.
	syl	wim+ble
	pron	<1wimbL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to bore (a hole) with or as if with a wimble.
Wimbledon	0.
	syl	Wim+ble+don
	pron	<1wimbLd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	part of the Greater London borough of Merton: headquarters of the All England Lawn Tennis Club since 1877 and the site of the annual international tennis championships.
wimple	ety	Old English wimpel; related to Old Saxon wimpal, Middle Dutch wumpel, Middle High German bewimpfen to veil
wimple	1.
	syl	wim+ple
	pron	<1wimpL>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of cloth draped around the head to frame the face, worn by women in the Middle Ages and still a part of the habit of some nuns.
wimple	2.
	syl	wim+ple
	pron	<1wimpL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a curve or bend, as in a river.
wimple	3.
	syl	wim+ple
	pron	<1wimpL>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to ripple or cause to ripple or undulate.
wimple	4.
	syl	wim+ple
	pron	<1wimpL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to cover with or put a wimple on.
wimple	5.
	syl	wim+ple
	pron	<1wimpL>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic. esp. of a veil
	def	to lie or cause to lie in folds or pleats.
Wimpy	0.
	syl	Wim+py
	pron	<1wimpi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a hamburger served in a soft bread roll.
Wimshurst machine	ety	C19: named after J. Wimshurst (1832-1903), English engineer
Wimshurst machine	0.
	syl	Wims:hurst ma+chine
	pron	<1wimzhR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of electrostatic generator with two parallel insulating discs revolving in different directions, each being in contact with a thin metal wiper that produces a charge on the disc: usually used for demonstration purposes.
win	ety	Old English winnan; related to Old Norse vinna, German gewinnen 
wins	infl
	head	win
	syl	wins
	pos	vb.
winning	infl
	head	win
	syl	win+ning
	pos	vb.
won	infl
	head	win
	syl	won.
	pos	vb.
win	H1.1.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to achieve first place in a competition.
win	H1.2.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain or receive (a prize, first place, etc.) in a competition.
win	H1.3.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to succeed in or gain (something) with an effort.
	exam	1	we won recognition.
win	H1.4.a.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	def	to achieve recognition in some field of endeavour.
win	H1.4.b.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	qual	History.
	def	to be knighted.
win	H1.5.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	def	to gain victory or triumph in (a battle, argument, etc.).
win	H1.6.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to earn or procure (a living, etc.) by work.
win	H1.7.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take possession of, esp. violently; capture.
	exam	1	the Germans never won Leningrad.
win	H1.8.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by out, through, etc.
	def	to reach with difficulty (a desired condition or position) or become free, loose, etc., with effort.
	exam	1	the boat won the shore;
	exam	2	the boat won through to the shore.
win	H1.9.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by over
	def	to gain the support or consent of (someone).
	exam	1	only I can win him over&!
win	H1.10.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to turn someone into (a supporter, enemy, etc.).
	exam	1	you have just won an ally.
win	H1.11.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain (the sympathy, loyalty, etc.) of someone.
win	H1.12.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain (a woman, etc.) in marriage.
win	H1.13.a.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extract (ore, coal, etc.) from a mine.
win	H1.13.b.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	def	to extract (metal or other minerals) from ore.
win	H1.13.c.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	def	to discover and make (a mineral deposit) accessible for mining.
you can't win	14.
	head	win
	syl	you can't win.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an expression of resignation after an unsuccessful attempt to overcome difficulties.
win	H1.15.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a success, victory, or triumph.
win	H1.16.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	n.
	def	profit; winnings.
win	H1.17.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or fact of reaching the finishing line or post first. {~} See also {win out}.
winnable	sub
	head	win
	syl	win+na:ble
	pos	adj.
win	ety	Old English, perhaps a variant of #7winnow 
wins	infl
	head	win
	syl	wins
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
winning	infl
	head	win
	syl	win+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
won	infl
	head	win
	or	winned
	syl	won
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
winned	infl
	head	win
	or	won
	syl	winned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
win	H2.1.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Irish and Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to dry (grain, hay, peat, etc.) by exposure to sun and air.
win	H2.2.
	syl	win
	pron	<win>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Irish and Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	a less common word for {winnow}.
wince	ety	C18 (earlier (C13) meaning: to kick): via Old French wencier, guenchir to avoid, from Germanic; compare Old Saxon wenkian, Old High German wenken 
wince	H1.1.
	syl	wince
	pron	<wins>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to start slightly, as with sudden pain; flinch.
wince	H1.2.
	syl	wince
	pron	<wins>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wincing.
wincer	sub
	head	wince
	syl	winc+er
	pos	n.
wincingly	sub
	head	wince
	syl	winc+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
wince	ety	C17: variant of #7winch 
wince	H2.0.
	syl	wince
	pron	<wins>
	pos	n.
	def	a roller for transferring pieces of cloth between dyeing vats.
wincey	ety	C19: of Scottish origin, probably an alteration of woolsey as in #7linsey -#7woolsey 
wincey	0.
	syl	win+cey
	pron	<1winsi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a plain- or twill-weave cloth, usually having a cotton or linen warp and a wool filling.
winceyette	0.
	syl	win+cey+ette
	pron	<2winsi1et>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a plain-weave cotton fabric with slightly raised two-sided nap.
winch	ety	Old English wince pulley; related to #7wink 
winch	H1.1.
	syl	winch
	pron	<winC>
	pos	n.
	def	a windlass driven by a hand- or power-operated crank.
winch	H1.2.
	syl	winch
	pron	<winC>
	pos	n.
	def	a hand- or power-operated crank by which a machine is driven.
winch	H1.3.
	syl	winch
	pron	<winC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up or in
	def	to pull (in a rope) or lift (a weight) using a winch.
wincher	sub
	head	winch
	syl	winch+er
	pos	n.
winch	H2.0.
	syl	winch
	pron	<winC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	an obsolete word for {wince%1}.
winchester	ety	after Winchester, Hampshire
winchester	0.
	syl	win+ches+ter
	pron	<1winCist*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a large cylindrical bottle with a narrow neck used for transporting chemicals. It contains about 2.5 litres.
Winchester	0.
	syl	Win+ches+ter
	pron	<1winCist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S England, administrative centre of Hampshire: a Romano-British town; Saxon capital of Wessex; site of {Winchester College} (1382), the oldest English public school. Pop.: 31041 (1971).
Winchester rifle	0.
	syl	Win+ches+ter ri+fle
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a breech-loading slide-action repeating rifle with a magazine attached under the barrel. Often shortened to {Winchester}.
Johann Joachim	infl
	head	Winckelmann
	syl	Jo:hann Jo:a:chim
	pron	<1jo:han> <1jo:a$xim>
	pos	n.
Winckelmann	0.
	syl	Winck:el:mann
	pron	German <1viGkL2man>
	pos	n.
	def	1717-68, German archaeologist and art historian; one of the founders of neoclassicism.
wind	ety	Old English wind; related to Old High German wint, Old Norse vindr, Gothic winds, Latin ventus 
wind	H1.1.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a current of air, sometimes of considerable force, moving generally horizontally from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. See also {Beaufort scale}.
wind	H1.2.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	the direction from which a wind blows, usually a cardinal point of the compass.
wind	H1.3.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	air artificially moved, as by a fan, pump, etc.
wind	H1.4.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	any sweeping and destructive force.
wind	H1.5.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a trend, tendency, or force.
	exam	1	the winds of revolution.
wind	H1.6.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a hint; suggestion.
	exam	1	we got wind that you were coming.
wind	H1.7.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	something deemed insubstantial.
	exam	1	his talk was all wind.
wind	H1.8.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	breath, as used in respiration or talk.
	exam	1	you're just wasting wind.
wind	H1.9.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	usage	often used in sports
	def	the power to breathe normally.
	exam	1	his wind is weak.
wind	H1.10.a.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a wind instrument or wind instruments considered collectively.
wind	H1.10.b.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the musicians who play wind instruments in an orchestra.
wind	H1.10.c.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	: of, relating to, or composed of wind instruments.
	exam	1	a wind ensemble.
wind	H1.11.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {flatus}.
wind	H1.12.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	the air on which the scent of an animal is carried to hounds or on which the scent of a hunter is carried to his quarry.
wind	H1.13.a.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a vessel's hull below the water line that is exposed by rolling or by wave action.
wind	H1.13.b.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	any point particularly susceptible to attack or injury.
break wind	14.
	head	wind
	syl	break wind.
	def	to release intestinal gas through the anus.
get	15.
	head	wind
	or	have the wind up
	syl	get
	qual	Informal.
	def	to become frightened.
have in the wind	16.
	head	wind
	syl	have in the wind.
	def	to be in the act of following (quarry) by scent.
lies	infl
	head	wind
	or	which way the wind blows
	syl	lies.
how	17.
	head	wind
	or	which way the wind blows
	syl	how
	def	what appears probable.
in the wind	18.
	head	wind
	syl	in the wind.
	def	about to happen.
in the wind	19.
	head	wind
	or	three sheets in the wind
	syl	in the wind
	qual	Informal.
	def	intoxicated; drunk.
win the teeth	20.
	head	wind
	or	eye of the wind
	syl	win the teeth
	def	directly into the wind.
into the wind	21.
	head	wind
	syl	into the wind.
	def	against the wind or upwind.
off the wind	22.
	head	wind
	syl	off the wind.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	away from the direction from which the wind is blowing.
on the wind	23.
	head	wind
	syl	on the wind.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	as near as possible to the direction from which the wind is blowing.
put the wind up	24.
	head	wind
	syl	put the wind up.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to frighten or alarm.
raise the wind	25.
	head	wind
	syl	raise the wind.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to obtain the necessary funds.
wind	H1.26.a.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	to come near the limits of danger or indecency.
wind	H1.26.b.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	to live frugally or manage one's affairs economically.
take the wind out of someone's sails	27.
	head	wind
	syl	take the wind out of someone's sails.
	def	to destroy someone's advantage; disconcert or deflate.
wind	H1.28.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (someone) to be short of breath.
	exam	1	the blow winded him.
wind	H1.29.a.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to detect the scent of.
wind	H1.29.b.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to pursue (quarry) by following its scent.
wind	H1.30.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wind>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to expose to air, as in drying, ventilating, etc.
windless	sub
	head	wind
	syl	wind+less
	pos	adj.
windlessly	sub
	head	wind
	syl	wind+less+ly
	pos	adv.
windlessness	sub
	head	wind
	syl	wind+less+ness
	pos	n.
wind	ety	Old English windan; related to Old Norse vinda, Old High German wintan (German winden) 
winds	infl
	head	wind
	syl	winds
	pos	vb.
winding	infl
	head	wind
	syl	wind+ing
	pos	vb.
wound	infl
	head	wind
	syl	wound.
	pos	vb.
wind	H2.1.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	usage	upon
	def	to turn or coil (string, cotton, etc.) around some object or point or (of string, etc.) to be turned etc., around some object or point.
	exam	1	he wound a scarf around his head.
wind	H2.2.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twine, cover, or wreathe by or as if by coiling, wrapping, etc.; encircle.
	exam	1	we wound the body in a shroud.
wind	H2.3.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to tighten the spring of (a clockwork mechanism).
wind	H2.4.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by off
	def	to remove by uncoiling or unwinding.
wind	H2.5.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	usually; intr.
	def	to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course.
	exam	1	the river winds through the hills.
wind	H2.6.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to introduce indirectly or deviously.
	exam	1	he is winding his own opinions into the report.
wind	H2.7.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to twist or revolve.
	exam	1	he wound the handle.
wind	H2.8.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by up or down
	def	to move by cranking.
	exam	1	please wind up the window.
wind	H2.9.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to haul, lift, or hoist (a weight, etc.) by means of a wind or windlass.
wind	H2.10.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a board, etc.
	def	to be warped or twisted.
wind	H2.11.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to proceed deviously or indirectly.
wind	H2.12.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of winding or state of being wound.
wind	H2.13.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	n.
	def	a single turn, bend, etc..
	exam	1	a wind in the river.
wind	H2.14.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {winding}. a twist in a board or plank. {~} See also {wind down, wind up}.
windable	sub
	head	wind
	syl	wind+a:ble
	pos	adj.
wind	ety	C16: special use of #7wind %1
winds	infl
	head	wind
	syl	winds
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
winding	infl
	head	wind
	syl	wind+ing
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
winded	infl
	head	wind
	or	wound
	syl	wind+ed
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
wound	infl
	head	wind
	or	winded
	syl	wound.
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
wind	H3.0.
	syl	wind
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	to blow (a note or signal) on (a horn, bugle, etc.).
windage	1.a.
	syl	wind+age
	pron	<1windiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a deflection of a projectile as a result of the effect of the wind.
windage	1.b.
	syl	wind+age
	pron	<1windiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of such deflection.
windage	1.c.
	syl	wind+age
	pron	<1windiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the extent to which it is necessary to adjust the wind gauge of a gun sight in order to compensate for such deflection.
windage	2.
	syl	wind+age
	pron	<1windiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the difference between a firearm's bore and the diameter of its projectile.
windage	3.
	syl	wind+age
	pron	<1windiJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the exposed part of the hull of a vessel responsible for wind resistance.
windage	4.
	syl	wind+age
	pron	<1windiJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the retarding force upon a rotating machine resulting from the drag of the air.
windbag	1.
	syl	wind+bag
	pron	<1wind2b@g>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a voluble person who has little of interest to communicate.
windbag	2.
	syl	wind+bag
	pron	<1wind2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	the bag in a set of bagpipes, which provides a continuous flow of air to the pipes.
windblown	1.
	syl	wind+blown
	pron	<1wind2bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	def	blown by the wind.
windblown	2.
	syl	wind+blown
	pron	<1wind2bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a woman's hair style
	def	cut short and combed to look as though it has been dishevelled by the wind.
windblown	3.
	syl	wind+blown
	pron	<1wind2bl*un>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of trees, shrubs, etc.
	def	growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds.
wind-borne	0.
	syl	wind-borne
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of plant seeds or pollen
	def	transported by wind.
windbound	0.
	syl	wind+bound
	pron	<1wind2baund>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sailing vessel
	def	prevented from sailing by an unfavourable wind.
windbreak	0.
	syl	wind+break
	pron	<1wind2brAk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fence, line of trees, etc., serving as a protection from the wind by breaking its force.
wind-broken	0.
	syl	wind-bro:ken
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a horse
	def	asthmatic or heaving.
windburn	0.
	syl	wind+burn
	pron	<1wind2bR:n>
	pos	n.
	def	irritation and redness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to winds of high velocity.
windburnt	sub
	head	windburn
	or	windburned
	syl	wind+2burnt
	pos	adj.
windburned	sub
	head	windburn
	or	windburnt
	syl	wind+2burned
	pos	adj.
windjammer	alt
	head	windcheater
	or	windcheater
	syl	wind+jam+mer
	pos	n.
windcheater	0.
	or	windjammer
	syl	wind+cheat:er
	pron	<1wind2CEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a warm jacket, usually with a close-fitting knitted neck, cuffs, and waistband. U.S. name (trademark): {Wind+break@.er} (#!w$Ind@!bre$Ik$$).
wind chest	0.
	syl	wind chest
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a box in an organ in which air from the bellows is stored under pressure before being supplied to the pipes or reeds.
wind cone	0.
	syl	wind cone
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {windsock}.
wind down	1.
	syl	wind down
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to lower or move down by cranking.
wind down	2.
	syl	wind down
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a clock spring
	def	to become slack.
wind down	3.
	syl	wind down
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to diminish gradually in force or power; relax.
winded	1.
	syl	wind+ed
	pron	<1windid>
	pos	adj.
	def	out of breath, as from strenuous exercise.
winded	2.
	syl	wind+ed
	pron	<1windid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having breath or wind as specified.
	exam	1	broken-winded;
	exam	2	short-winded.
winder	1.
	syl	wind+er
	pron	<1wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or device that winds, as an engine for hoisting the cages in a mine shaft or a device for winding the yarn in textile manufacture.
winder	2.
	syl	wind+er
	pron	<1wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	an object, such as a bobbin, around which something is wound.
winder	3.
	syl	wind+er
	pron	<1wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a knob or key used to wind up a clock, watch, or similar mechanism.
winder	4.
	syl	wind+er
	pron	<1wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	any plant that twists itself around a support.
winder	5.
	syl	wind+er
	pron	<1wInd*>
	pos	n.
	def	a step of a spiral staircase.
Lake	infl
	head	Windermere
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Windermere	0.
	syl	Win+der+mere
	pron	<1wind*mi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in NW England, in Cumbria in the SE part of the Lake District: the largest lake in England. Length: 17 km (10.5 miles).
windfall	1.
	syl	wind+fall
	pron	<1wind2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of unexpected good fortune, esp. financial gain.
windfall	2.
	syl	wind+fall
	pron	<1wind2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	something blown down by the wind, esp. a piece of fruit.
windfall	3.
	syl	wind+fall
	pron	<1wind2fc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a plot of land covered with trees blown down by the wind.
windflower	0.
	syl	wind+flow:er
	pron	<1wind2flau*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various anemone plants, such as the wood anemone.
windgall	0.
	syl	wind+gall
	pron	<1wind2gc:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	a soft swelling in the area of the fetlock joint of a horse.
windgalled	sub
	head	windgall
	syl	wind+2galled
	pos	adj.
wind gap	0.
	syl	wind gap
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a narrow dry valley on a mountain or ridge.
wind gauge	1.
	syl	wind gauge
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{anemometer} (sense 1)}.
wind gauge	2.
	syl	wind gauge
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a scale on a gun sight indicating the amount of deflection necessary to allow for windage.
wind gauge	3.
	syl	wind gauge
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a device for measuring the wind pressure in the bellows of an organ.
wind harp	0.
	syl	wind harp
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {aeolian harp}.
Windhoek	0.
	syl	Wind+hoek
	pron	<1wint2huk>, <1vint->
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of South West Africa, in the centre, at an altitude of 1654 m (5428 ft.): formerly the capital of German South West Africa. Pop.: 64095 (1970).
windhover	0.
	syl	wind+hov:er
	pron	<1wind2hov*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dialect name for a {kestrel}.
winding	1.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a curving or sinuous course or movement.
winding	2.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that has been wound or wrapped around something.
winding	3.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a particular manner or style in which something has been wound.
winding	4.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a curve, bend, or complete turn in wound material, a road, etc.
winding	5.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	devious thoughts or behaviour.
	exam	1	the tortuous windings of political argumentation.
winding	6.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	one or more turns of wire forming a continuous coil through which an electric current can pass, as used in trans?!formers, generators, etc.
winding	7.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{wind%2} (sense 14)}.
winding	8.
	syl	wind+ing
	pron	<1wIndiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a coil of tubing in certain brass instruments, esp. the French horn.
windingly	sub
	head	winding
	syl	wind+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
winding sheet	0.
	syl	wind+ing sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet in which a corpse is wrapped for burial; shroud.
winding staircase	0.
	syl	wind+ing stair+case
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {spiral staircase}.
wind instrument	0.
	syl	wind in+stru+ment
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	any musical instrument sounded by the breath, such as the woodwinds and brass instruments of an orchestra.
windjammer	1.
	syl	wind+jam+mer
	pron	<1wind2J@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large merchant sailing ship.
windjammer	2.
	syl	wind+jam+mer
	pron	<1wind2J@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {windcheater}.
windlass	ety	C14: from Old Norse vind*'ass, from vinda to #7wind %2#7+ ass pole; related to Old French guindas, Middle Low German, Dutch windas 
windlass	1.
	syl	wind+lass
	pron	<1windl*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for raising weights by winding a rope or chain upon a barrel or drum driven by a crank, motor, etc.
windlass	2.
	syl	wind+lass
	pron	<1windl*s>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to raise or haul (a weight, etc.) by means of a windlass.
windlestraw	ety	Old English windel?!str*_eaw, from windel basket, from windan to #7wind %2#7+ str*_eaw #7straw 
windlestraw	1.
	syl	win+dle+straw
	pron	<1windL2strc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish and Brit. dialect.
	def	the dried stalk of any of various grasses.
windlestraw	2.
	syl	win+dle+straw
	pron	<1windL2strc:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Irish and Brit. dialect.
	def	anything weak or feeble, esp. a thin unhealthy person.
windmill	1.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for grinding or pumping driven by a set of adjustable vanes or sails that are caused to turn by the force of the wind.
windmill	2.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	the set of vanes or sails that drives such a mill.
windmill	3.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {whirligig}. a toy consisting of plastic or paper vanes attached to a stick in such a manner that they revolve like the sails of a windmill. U.S. name: {pinwheel}.
windmill	4.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary opponent or evil (esp. in the phrase {tilt at} {fight windmills) }.
windmill	5.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	a small air-driven propeller fitted to a light aircraft to drive auxiliary equipment. Compare {ram air turbine}.
windmill	6.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {helicopter}.
windmill	7.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {{propeller} (sense 1)}.
windmill	8.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move like the arms of a windmill.
windmill	9.
	syl	wind+mill
	pron	<1wind2mil>, <1win2> <mil>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft propeller, rotor of a turbine, etc.
	def	to rotate as a result of the force of a current of air rather than under power.
window	ety	C13: from Old Norse vindauga, from vindr #7wind %1#7+ auga #7eye 
window	1.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a light framework, made of timber, metal, or plastic, that contains glass or glazed opening frames and is placed in a wall or roof to let in light or air or to see through. Related adj.: {fenestral}.
window	2.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an opening in the wall or roof of a building that is provided to let in light or air or to see through.
window	3.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {windowpane}.
window	4.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any opening or structure resembling a window in function or appearance, such as the transparent area of an envelope revealing an address within.
window	5.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronautics.
	def	short for {launch window}.
window	6.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a region of the spectrum in which a medium transmits electromagnetic radiation. See also {radio window}.
window	7.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	: of or relating to a window or windows.
	exam	1	a window ledge.
window	8.
	syl	win+dow
	pron	<1wind*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish with or as if with windows.
window box	1.
	syl	win+dow box
	pos	n.
	def	a long narrow box, placed on or outside a windowsill, in which plants are grown.
window box	2.
	syl	win+dow box
	pos	n.
	def	either of a pair of vertical boxes, attached to the sides of a sash window frame, that enclose a sash cord and counterbalancing weight.
window-dresser	0.
	syl	win:dow-dress:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person employed to design and build up a display in a shop window.
window-dressing	1.
	syl	win:dow-dress:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the ornamentation of shop windows, designed to attract customers.
window-dressing	2.
	syl	win:dow-dress:ing
	pos	n.
	def	the pleasant, showy, or false aspect of an idea, policy, etc., which is stressed to conceal the real or unpleasant nature; fa*,cade.
windowpane	0.
	syl	win:dow+pane
	pron	<1wind*u2pAn>
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of glass in a window.
window sash	0.
	syl	win+dow sash
	pos	n.
	def	a glazed window frame, esp. one that opens.
window seat	1.
	syl	win+dow seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat below a window, esp. in a bay window.
window seat	2.
	syl	win+dow seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat beside a window in a bus, train, etc. ********************************************************************** bay window.
window seat	3.
	syl	win+dow seat
	pos	n.
	def	a seat beside a window in a bus, train, etc. **********************************************************************
window-shops	infl
	head	window-shop
	syl	win:dow-shops
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
window-shopping	infl
	head	window-shop
	syl	win:dow-shop:ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
window-shopped	infl
	head	window-shop
	syl	win:dow-shopped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
window-shop	0.
	syl	win:dow-shop
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to look at goods in shop windows without buying them.
window-shopper	sub
	head	window-shop
	syl	win:dow-2shop:per
	pos	n.
window-shopping	sub
	head	window-shop
	syl	win:dow-2shop:ping
	pos	n.
windowsill	0.
	syl	win:dow+sill
	pron	<1wind*u2sil>
	pos	n.
	def	a sill below a window.
windpipe	0.
	syl	wind+pipe
	pron	<1wind2pIp>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for { {trachea} (sense 1)}.
wind-pollinated	0.
	syl	wind-pol:li:nat+ed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain plants
	def	pollinated by wind-borne pollen.
wind-pollination	sub
	head	wind-pollinated
	syl	wind-2pol:li:1na+tion
	pos	n.
Wind River Range	0.
	syl	Wind Riv+er Range
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain range in W Wyoming: one of the highest ranges of the central Rockies. Highest peak: Gannet Peak, 4202 m (13785 ft.).
wind rose	0.
	syl	wind rose
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a diagram with radiating lines showing the frequency and strength of winds from each direction affecting a specific place.
windrow	1.
	syl	wind+row
	pron	<1wind2r*u>, <1win2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a long low ridge or line of hay or a similar crop, designed to achieve the best conditions for drying or curing.
windrow	2.
	syl	wind+row
	pron	<1wind2r*u>, <1win2r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a line of leaves, snow, dust, etc., swept together by the wind.
windrow	3.
	syl	wind+row
	pron	<1wind2r*u>, <1win2r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put (hay or a similar crop) into windrows.
windrower	sub
	head	windrow
	syl	wind+2row+er
	pos	n.
windsail	1.
	syl	wind+sail
	pron	<1wind2sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a sail rigged as an air scoop over a hatch or companionway to catch breezes and divert them below.
windsail	2.
	syl	wind+sail
	pron	<1wind2sAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the vanes or sails of a windmill.
wind scale	0.
	syl	wind scale
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a numerical scale of wind force, such as the Beaufort scale.
windscreen	0.
	syl	wind+screen
	pron	<1wind2skrEn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the sheet of flat or curved glass that forms a window of a motor vehicle, esp. the front window. U.S. name: {windshield}.
windscreen wiper	0.
	syl	wind+screen wip+er
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	an electrically operated blade with a rubber edge that wipes a windscreen clear of rain, snow, etc. U.S. name: {windshield wiper}.
wind shake	0.
	syl	wind shake
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a crack between the annual rings in wood: caused by strong winds bending the tree trunk.
windshield	1.
	syl	wind+shield
	pron	<1wind2SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {windscreen}.
windshield	2.
	syl	wind+shield
	pron	<1wind2SEld>
	pos	n.
	def	an object designed to shield something from the wind.
windsock	0.
	syl	wind+sock
	pron	<1wind2sok>
	pos	n.
	def	a truncated cone of textile mounted on a mast so that it is free to rotate about a vertical axis: used, esp. at airports, to indicate the local wind direction. Also called: {air sock, drogue, wind sleeve, wind cone}.
Windsor	H1.1.
	syl	Wind+sor
	pron	<1winz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in Berkshire on the River Thames, linked by bridge with Eton: site of {Windsor Castle}, residence of English monarchs since its founding by William the Conqueror; {Old Windsor}, royal residence in the time of Edward the Confessor, is 3 km (2 miles) southeast. Pop.: 30065 (1971). Official name: {New Windsor}.
Windsor	H1.2.
	syl	Wind+sor
	pron	<1winz*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE Canada, in S Ontario on the Detroit River opposite Detroit: motor-vehicle manufacturing; university (1963). Pop.: 203300 (1971).
Windsor	H2.1.
	syl	Wind:sor
	pron	<1winz*>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name of the British royal family since 1917.
Duke of	2.
	head	Windsor
	syl	Duke of.
	def	the title of {Edward VIII} from 1937.
Windsor chair	0.
	syl	Wind+sor chair
	pos	n.
	def	a simple wooden chair, popular in England and America from the 18th century, usually having a shaped seat, splayed legs, and a back of many spindles.
Windsor knot	0.
	syl	Wind+sor knot
	pos	n.
	def	a wide triangular knot, produced by making extra turns in tying a tie.
Windsor rocker	0.
	syl	Wind+sor rock+er
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a Windsor chair on rockers.
Windsor tie	0.
	syl	Wind+sor tie
	pos	n.
	def	a wide silk tie worn in a floppy bow.
windstorm	0.
	syl	wind+storm
	pron	<1wind2stc:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a storm consisting of violent winds.
wind-sucking	0.
	syl	wind-suck:ing
	pron	<1wind2s^kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a harmful habit of horses in which the animal arches its neck and swallows a gulp of air.
windsucker	sub
	head	wind-sucking
	syl	wind+2suck:er
	pos	n.
windswept	1.
	syl	wind+swept
	pron	<1wind2swept>
	pos	adj.
	def	open to or swept by the wind.
windswept	2.
	syl	wind+swept
	pron	<1wind2swept>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {windblown {} (sense 2)}.
wind tee	0.
	syl	wind tee
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a large weather vane shaped like a located at an airfield to indicate the wind direction.
wind tunnel	0.
	syl	wind tun+nel
	pron	<wind>
	pos	n.
	def	a chamber for testing the aerodynamic properties of aircraft, aerofoils, etc., in which a current of air can be maintained at a constant velocity.
wind up	1.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to bring to or reach a conclusion.
	exam	1	he wound up the proceedings.
wind up	2.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to tighten the spring of (a clockwork mechanism).
wind up	3.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to make nervous, tense, etc.; excite.
	exam	1	he was all wound up before the big fight.
wind up	4.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to roll (thread, etc.) into a ball.
wind up	5.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	an informal word for { {liquidate} (sense 2).}
wind up	6.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to end up (in a specified state).
	exam	1	you'll wind up without any teeth.
wind up	7.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to involve; entangle.
	exam	1	they were wound up in three different scandals.
wind up	8.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hoist or haul up.
wind-up	infl
	head	wind up
	syl	wind-up.
	pos	n.
wind up	9.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	the act of concluding.
wind up	10.
	syl	wind up
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	the finish; end.
windward	1.
	syl	wind+ward
	pron	<1windw*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	of, in, or moving to the quarter from which the wind blows.
to windward of	2.
	head	windward
	syl	to windward of.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	advantageously situated with respect to.
windward	3.
	syl	wind+ward
	pron	<1windw*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	the windward point.
windward	4.
	syl	wind+ward
	pron	<1windw*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	the side towards the wind.
windward	5.
	syl	wind+ward
	pron	<1windw*d>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	towards the wind.
windward	xref
	syl	wind+ward
	pron	<1windw*d>
	qual	Chiefly nautical.
	def	Compare {leeward}.
Windward Islands	0.
	syl	Wind+ward Is+lands
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of islands in the SE West Indies, in the Lesser Antilles: consists of the French Overseas Region of Martinique, the British Associated States of St. Lucia and St. Vincent, Grenada, and the Grenadines.
Windward Passage	0.
	syl	Wind+ward Pas+sage
	pos	n.
	def	a strait in the West Indies, between E Cuba and NW Haiti. Width: 80 km (50 miles).
windier	infl
	head	windy
	syl	wind:i+er
	pos	adj.
windiest	infl
	head	windy
	syl	wind:i+est.
	pos	adj.
windy	1.
	syl	wind:y
	pron	<1windi>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, resembling, or relating to wind; stormy.
windy	2.
	syl	wind:y
	pron	<1windi>
	pos	adj.
	def	swept by or open to powerful winds.
windy	3.
	syl	wind:y
	pron	<1windi>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked by or given to empty, prolonged, and often boastful speech; bombastic.
	exam	1	windy orations.
windy	4.
	syl	wind:y
	pron	<1windi>
	pos	adj.
	def	void of substance.
windy	5.
	syl	wind:y
	pron	<1windi>
	pos	adj.
	def	an informal word for {flatulent}.
windy	6.
	syl	wind:y
	pron	<1windi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	afraid; frightened; nervous.
windily	sub
	head	windy
	syl	wind:i+ly
	pos	adv.
windiness	sub
	head	windy
	syl	wind:i+ness
	pos	n.
wine	ety	Old English w*_in, from Latin v*_inum; related to Greek oinos, of obscure origin
wine	1.a.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink produced by the fer?!menting of grapes with water and sugar.
wine	1.b.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alcoholic drink produced in this way from other fruits, flowers, etc..
	exam	1	elderberry wine.
wine	2.a.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a dark red colour, sometimes with a purplish tinge.
wine	2.b.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	as; adj.
	exam	1	wine-coloured.
wine	3.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling wine in its intoxicating or invigorating effect.
wine	4.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pharmacol.
	def	fermented grape juice containing medicaments.
Adam's wine	5.
	head	wine
	syl	Adam's wine.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a dialect word for {water}.
new wine in old bottles	6.
	head	wine
	syl	new wine in old bottles.
	def	something new added to or imposed upon an old or established order.
wine	7.
	syl	wine
	pron	<wIn>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to drink wine.
wine and dine	8.
	head	wine
	syl	wine and dine.
	def	to entertain or be entertained with wine and fine food.
wineless	sub
	head	wine
	syl	wine+less
	pos	adj.
wine bar	0.
	syl	wine bar
	pos	n.
	def	a bar in a restaurant, etc., or an establishment in which alcoholic liquor, esp. wine, is sold.
winebibber	0.
	syl	wine+bib:ber
	pron	<1wIn2bib*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who drinks a great deal of wine.
winebibbing	sub
	head	winebibber
	syl	wine+2bib:bing
	pos	n.
wine cellar	1.
	syl	wine cel+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a place, such as a dark cool cellar, where wine is stored.
wine cellar	2.
	syl	wine cel+lar
	pos	n.
	def	the stock of wines stored there.
wine cooler	0.
	syl	wine cool+er
	pos	n.
	def	a bucket-like vessel containing ice in which a bottle of wine is placed to be cooled.
wine gallon	0.
	syl	wine gal+lon
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a former unit of capacity equal to 231 cubic inches.
wineglass	1.
	syl	wine+glass
	pron	<1wIn2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a glass drinking vessel, typically having a small bowl on a stem, with a flared foot.
wineglass	2.
	syl	wine+glass
	pron	<1wIn2gla:s>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wine+glass+ful}. the amount that such a glass will hold.
wine palm	0.
	syl	wine palm
	pos	n.
	def	any of various palm trees, the sap of which is used, esp. when fermented, as a drink. See { {toddy} (sense 2)}. Also called: {toddy palm}.
winepress	0.
	syl	wine+press
	pron	<1wIn2pres>
	pos	n.
	def	any equipment used for squeezing the juice from grapes in order to make wine.
wineries	infl
	head	winery
	syl	win+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
winery	0.
	syl	win+er:y
	pron	<1wIn*ri>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a place where wine is made.
wineskin	0.
	syl	wine+skin
	pron	<1wIn2skin>
	pos	n.
	def	the skin of a sheep or goat sewn up and used as a holder for wine.
wing	ety	C12: from Scandinavian; compare Old Norse v*_@angir (plural), Norwegian veng 
wing	1.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the modified forelimbs of a bird that are covered with large feathers and specialized for flight in most species.
wing	2.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the organs of flight of an insect, consisting of a membranous outgrowth from the thorax containing a network of veins.
wing	3.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the organs of flight in certain other animals, esp. the forelimb of a bat.
wing	4.a.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a half of the main supporting aerofoil on an aircraft, confined to one side of it.
wing	4.b.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the full span of the main supporting aerofoil on both sides of an aircraft.
wing	4.c.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an aircraft designed as one complete wing.
wing	4.d.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a position in flight formation, just to the rear and to one side of an aircraft.
wing	5.a.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an organ or apparatus resembling a wing.
wing	5.b.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any bodily structure resembling a wing.
	exam	1	the wings of a sphenoid bone.
wing	6.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything suggesting a wing in form, function, or position, such as a sail of a windmill or a ship.
wing	7.a.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the lateral petals of a sweetpea or related flower.
wing	7.b.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various outgrowths of a plant part, esp. the process on a wind-dispersed fruit or seed.
wing	8.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a means or cause of flight or rapid motion; flight.
	exam	1	fear gave wings to his feet.
wing	9.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or manner of flying.
	exam	1	a bird of strong wing.
wing	10.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the part of a car body that surrounds the wheels. U.S. name: {fender}.
wing	11.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any affiliate of or subsidiary to a parent organization.
wing	12.a.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two sides of the pitch near the touchline.
wing	12.b.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a player stationed in such a position; winger.
wing	13.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a faction or group within a political party or other organization. See also {left wing, right wing}.
wing	14.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a part of a building that is subordinate to the main part.
wing	15.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the space offstage to the right or left of the acting area in a theatre.
win	16.
	head	wing
	or	on the wings
	syl	win
	def	ready to step in when needed.
wing	17.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Fortifications.
	def	a side connecting the main fort and an outwork.
wing	18.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a folding panel, as of a double door or a movable partition.
wing	19.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	either of the two pieces that project fowards from the sides of some chairbacks.
wing	20.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {quarterlight}.
wing	21.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	an aerodynamic device usually consisting of an aerofoil, fitted to a racing car to assist in holding it on the road at high speed.
wing	22.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an insignia in the form of stylized wings worn by a qualified aircraft pilot.
wing	23.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various flattened organs or extensions in lower animals, esp. when used in locomotion.
wing	24.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the side of a hold alongside a ship's hull.
wing	25.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the outside angle of the cutting edge on the share and mouldboard of a plough.
wing	26.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a jetty or dam for narrowing a channel of water.
wing	27.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	the feather of an arrow.
wing	28.a.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	flying.
wing	28.b.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	travelling.
wing	28.c.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	about to leave.
wing	29.a.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	to lift off or fly away.
wing	29.b.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	to depart in haste.
wing	29.c.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	n.
	def	to become joyful.
under one's wing	30.
	head	wing
	syl	under one's wing.
	def	in one's care or tutelage.
clip (someone's) wings	31.
	head	wing
	syl	clip (someone's) wings.
	def	to restrict someone's freedom; discipline someone.
on wings	32.
	head	wing
	syl	on wings.
	def	flying or as if flying.
spread	33.
	head	wing
	or	stretch one's wings
	syl	spread
	def	to make full use of one's abilities.
wing	34.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to make (one's way) swiftly on or as if on wings.
wing	35.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to shoot or wound (a bird, person, etc.) superficially, in the wing or arm, etc.
wing	36.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to cause to fly or move swiftly.
	exam	1	to wing an arrow.
wing	37.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fit (an arrow) with a feather.
wing	38.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to provide with wings.
wing	39.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	of buildings, altars, etc.
	def	to provide with lateral extensions.
wing	40.
	syl	wing
	pron	<wiG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Theatre, informal.
	def	to perform (a part) without having fully learned one's lines.
winglike	sub
	head	wing
	syl	wing+2like
	pos	adj.
wing and wing	0.
	syl	wing and wing
	pos	adv.
	def	with sails extended on both sides by booms.
wing bow	0.
	syl	wing bow
	pron	<b*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a distinctive band of colour marking the wing of a domestic fowl.
wing-case	0.
	syl	wing-case
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {elytron}.
wing chair	0.
	syl	wing chair
	pos	n.
	def	an easy chair having wings on each side of the back.
wing collar	0.
	syl	wing col+lar
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff turned-up shirt collar worn with the points turned down over the tie.
wing commander	0.
	syl	wing com+mand+er
	pos	n.
	def	an officer holding commissioned rank in certain air forces, such as the Royal Air Force: junior to a group captain and senior to a squadron leader.
wing covert	0.
	syl	wing cov+ert
	pos	n.
	def	any of the covert feathers of the wing of a bird, occurring in distinct rows.
wingding	ety	C20: of unknown origin
wingding	1.a.
	syl	wing+ding
	pron	<1wiG2diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a noisy lively party or festivity.
wingding	1.b.
	syl	wing+ding
	pron	<1wiG2diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a real wingding party.
wingding	2.
	syl	wing+ding
	pron	<1wiG2diG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a real or pretended fit or seizure.
winger	0.
	syl	wing+er
	pron	<1wiG*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Soccer, hockey, etc.
	def	a player stationed on the wing.
wing-footed	0.
	syl	wing-foot:ed
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	fleet; swift.
wingless	1.
	syl	wing+less
	pron	<1wiGlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no wings or vestigial wings.
wingless	2.
	syl	wing+less
	pron	<1wiGlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	designating primitive insects of the subclass characterized by small size, lack of wings, and larvae resembling the adults: includes the springtails and bristletails.
winglessness	sub
	head	wingless
	syl	wing+less+ness
	pos	n.
winglet	0.
	syl	wing+let
	pron	<1wiGlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a small wing, esp. the bastard wing of a bird.
wing loading	0.
	syl	wing load+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the total weight of an aircraft divided by its wing area.
wing nut	0.
	syl	wing nut
	pos	n.
	def	a threaded nut tightened by hand by means of two flat lugs or wings projecting from the central body. Also called: {butterfly nut}.
wingover	0.
	syl	wing+o:ver
	pron	<1wiG2*uv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a manoeuvre in which the direction of flight of an aircraft is reversed by putting it into a climbing turn until nearly stalled, the nose then being allowed to fall while continuing the turn.
wing shot	1.
	syl	wing shot
	pos	n.
	def	a shot taken at a bird in flight.
wing shot	2.
	syl	wing shot
	pos	n.
	def	an expert at shooting birds in flight.
wingspread	alt
	head	wingspan
	or	wingspan
	syl	wing+spread
	pron	<1wiG2spred>
	pos	n.
wingspan	0.
	or	wingspread
	syl	wing+span
	pron	<1wiG2sp@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the distance between the wing tips of an aircraft, bird, etc.
wing tip	0.
	syl	wing tip
	pos	n.
	def	the outermost edge of a wing.
wink	ety	Old English wincian; related to Old Saxon wincon, Old High German winchan, German winken to wave. See #7wench, winch 
wink	H1.1.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to close and open one eye quickly, deliberately, or in an exaggerated fashion to convey friendliness, etc.
wink	H1.2.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to close and open (an eye or the eyes) momentarily.
wink	H1.3.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	foll. by away, back, etc.
	def	to force away (tears, etc.) by winking.
wink	H1.4.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to signal with a wink.
wink	H1.5.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a light
	def	to gleam or flash intermittently.
wink	H1.6.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a winking movement, esp. one conveying a signal, etc., or such a signal.
wink	H1.7.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	an interrupted flashing of light.
wink	H1.8.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brief moment of time; instant.
wink	H1.9.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the smallest amount, esp. of sleep. See also {forty winks}.
tip the wink	10.
	head	wink
	syl	tip the wink.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to give a hint.
wink	ety	C20: shortened from #7tiddlywinks 
wink	H2.0.
	syl	wink
	pron	<wiGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a disc used in the game of tiddlywinks.
wink at	0.
	syl	wink at
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to connive at; disregard.
	exam	1	the authorities winked at corruption.
Arnold von	infl
	head	Winkelried
	syl	Ar:nold von
	pron	<1arnclt> <fcn>
	pos	n.
Winkelried	0.
	syl	Win:kel:ried
	pron	German <1viGkL2rEt>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??1386, Swiss hero of the battle of Sempach (1386) against the Austrians.
winker	1.
	syl	wink+er
	pron	<1wiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that winks.
winker	2.
	syl	wink+er
	pron	<1wiGk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang, northern Brit. dialect.
	def	an eye, eyelash, or eyelid.
winker	3.
	syl	wink+er
	pron	<1wiGk*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for { {blinker} (sense 1)}.
winkle	1.
	syl	win+kle
	pron	<1wiGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	See {periwinkle%1}.
winkle	2.
	syl	win+kle
	pron	<1wiGkL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	usage	usually foll. by out, out of, etc.
	def	to extract or prise out.
winkle-pickers	0.
	syl	win:kle-pick:ers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	shoes or boots with very pointed narrow toes, popular in the mid-20th century.
Lake	1.
	head	Winnebago
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in E Wisconsin, fed and drained by the Fox river: the largest lake in the state. Area: 557 sq. km (215 sq. miles).
Winnebagos	infl
	head	Winnebago
	or	Winnebago
	syl	Win+ne+ba+gos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Winnebago	infl
	or	Winnebagos
	syl	Win+ne+ba+go
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Winnebago	2.
	syl	Win+ne+ba+go
	pron	<2wini1bAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people living in Wisconsin and Nebraska.
Winnebago	3.
	syl	Win+ne+ba+go
	pron	<2wini1bAg*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Siouan family.
winner	1.
	syl	win+ner
	pron	<1win*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that wins.
winner	2.
	syl	win+ner
	pron	<1win*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person or thing that seems sure to win or succeed.
winner's circle	0.
	syl	win+ner's cir+cle
	pos	n.
	def	a small area at a racecourse where winners are unsaddled after a race, and often where awards are given to their owners, trainers, or jockeys.
winning	1.
	syl	win+ning
	pron	<1winiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a person, character, etc.
	def	charm?!ing, engaging, or attractive.
winning	2.a.
	syl	win+ning
	pron	<1winiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft or seam of coal.
winning	2.b.
	syl	win+ning
	pron	<1winiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the extraction of coal or ore from the ground.
winning	3.
	syl	win+ning
	pron	<1winiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	money, prizes, or valuables won, esp. in gambling.
winningly	sub
	head	winning
	syl	win+ning+ly
	pos	adv.
winningness	sub
	head	winning
	syl	win+ning+ness
	pos	n.
winning gallery	0.
	syl	win+ning gal+ler:y
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	the gallery farthest from the net on either side of the court, into which any shot played wins a point.
winning opening	0.
	syl	win+ning o:pen+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Real tennis.
	def	the grille, dedans, or winning gallery, into which any shot played wins a point.
winning post	0.
	syl	win+ning post
	pos	n.
	def	the post marking the finishing line on a racecourse.
Winnipeg	1.
	syl	Win+ni+peg
	pron	<1wini2peg>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Canada, capital of Manitoba at the confluence of the Assiniboine and Red Rivers. Pop.: 246246 (1971).
Lake	2.
	head	Winnipeg
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in S Canada, in Manitoba: drains through the Nelson River into Hudson Bay. Area: 23553 sq. km (9094 sq. miles).
Winnipegger	sub
	head	Winnipeg
	syl	Win+ni+2peg+ger
	pos	n.
Winnipeg couch	0.
	syl	Win+ni+peg couch
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian.
	def	a couch with no arms or back, opening out into a double bed.
Lake	infl
	head	Winnipegosis
	syl	Lake.
	pos	n.
Winnipegosis	0.
	syl	Win+ni+pe:go+sis
	pron	<2winip*1g*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	a lake in S Canada, in W Manitoba. Area: 5400 sq. km (2086 sq. miles).
winnow	ety	Old English windwian; related to Old High German wint*_on, Gothic diswinthjan, Latin ventil*_are. See #7wind %1
winnow	1.
	syl	win+now
	pron	<1win*u>
	pos	vb.
	def	to separate (grain) from (chaff) by means of a wind or current of air.
winnow	2.
	syl	win+now
	pron	<1win*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to examine in order to select the desirable elements.
winnow	3.
	syl	win+now
	pron	<1win*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to beat (the air) with wings.
winnow	4.
	syl	win+now
	pron	<1win*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to blow upon; fan.
winnow	5.a.
	syl	win+now
	pron	<1win*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a device for winnowing.
winnow	5.b.
	syl	win+now
	pron	<1win*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of winnowing.
winnower	sub
	head	winnow
	syl	win+now+er
	pos	n.
winos	infl
	head	wino
	syl	win:os.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wino	0.
	syl	win:o
	pron	<1wIn*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who habitually drinks wine as a means of getting drunk.
win out	0.
	syl	win out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to succeed or prevail as if in a contest.
	exam	1	sanity rarely wins out over prejudice.
winsome	ety	Old English wynsum, from wynn joy (related to Old High German wunnia, German Wonne) +- sum -#7some %1
winsome	0.
	syl	win+some
	pron	<1wins*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	charming; winning; engaging.
	exam	1	a winsome smile.
winsomely	sub
	head	winsome
	syl	win+some+ly
	pos	adv.
winsomeness	sub
	head	winsome
	syl	win+some+ness
	pos	n.
Winston-Salem	0.
	syl	Win:ston-Sa:lem
	pron	<1winst*n> <1sAl*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central North Carolina: formed in 1913 by the uniting of Salem and Winston; a major tobacco manufacturing centre. Pop.: 132913 (1970).
winter	ety	Old English; related to Old Saxon, Old High German wintar, Old Norse vetr, Gothic wintrus 
winter	1.a.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	the coldest season of the year, between autumn and spring, astronomically from the December solstice to the March equinox in the N hemisphere and at the opposite time of year in the S hemisphere.
winter	1.b.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	winter pasture.
winter	2.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of cold weather associated with the winter.
winter	3.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	n.
	def	a time of decline, decay, etc.
winter	4.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly poetic.
	def	a year represented by this season.
	exam	1	a man of 72 winters.
winter	5.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to spend the winter in a specified place.
winter	6.
	syl	win+ter
	pron	<1wint*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to keep or feed (farm animals, etc.) during the winter or (of farm animals) to be kept or fed during the winter.
winterer	sub
	head	winter
	syl	win+ter+er
	pos	n.
winterish	sub
	head	winter
	or	winter-like
	syl	win+ter+ish
	pos	adj.
winter-like	sub
	head	winter
	or	winterish
	syl	win:ter-2like
	pos	adj.
winter aconite	0.
	syl	win+ter ac:o+nite
	pos	n.
	def	a small Old World ranunculaceous herbaceous plant, cultivated for its yellow flowers, which appear early in spring.
winterbourne	ety	Old English winterburna; see #7winter, {burn %2}
winterbourne	0.
	syl	win:ter+bourne
	pron	<1wint*2bc:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a stream flowing only after heavy rainfall, esp. in winter.
winter cherry	1.
	syl	win+ter cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian solanaceous plant, cultivated for its ornamental inflated papery orange-red calyx.
winter cherry	2.
	syl	win+ter cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	the calyx of this plant.
winter cherry	xref
	syl	win+ter cher+ry
	pos	n.
	def	See also {Chinese lantern, ground cherry}.
winterfeeds	infl
	head	winterfeed
	syl	win:ter+feeds
	pos	vb.
winterfeeding	infl
	head	winterfeed
	syl	win:ter+feed:ing
	pos	vb.
winterfed	infl
	head	winterfeed
	syl	win:ter+fed.
	pos	vb.
winterfeed	0.
	syl	win:ter+feed
	pron	<1wint*2fEd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to feed (livestock) in winter when the grazing is not rich enough.
wintergreen	ety	C16: from Dutch wintergroen or German Wintergr*"un; see #7winter, green 
wintergreen	1.
	syl	win:ter+green
	pron	<1wint*2grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {boxberry, checkerberry, teaberry, spiceberry, partridgeberry}. any of several evergreen ericaceous shrubs of the genus esp. of E North America, which has white bell-shaped flowers and edible red berries.
oil of wintergreen	2.
	head	wintergreen
	syl	oil of wintergreen.
	def	an aromatic compound, formerly made from this and various other plants but now synthesized: used medicinally and for flavouring.
wintergreen	3.
	syl	win:ter+green
	pron	<1wint*2grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus esp. ({common wintergreen}) , of temperate and arctic regions, having rounded leaves and small pink globose flowers: family Usual U.S. name: {shinleaf}.
wintergreen	4.
	syl	win:ter+green
	pron	<1wint*2grEn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genera and family
chickweed wintergreen	5.
	head	wintergreen
	syl	chickweed wintergreen.
	def	a primulaceous plant, of N Europe and N Asia, having white flowers and leaves arranged in a whorl.
winter hedge	ety	so called in contrast to a hedge on which clothes are dried in summer
winter hedge	0.
	syl	win+ter hedge
	pos	n.
	qual	West Yorkshire, south Lancashire, and Derbyshire dialect.
	def	a clothes horse.
winterise	alt
	head	winterize
	or	winterize
	syl	win+ter+ise
	pron	<1wint*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
winterize	0.
	or	winterise
	syl	win+ter+ize
	pron	<1wint*2rIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to prepare (a house, car, etc.) to withstand winter conditions.
winterization	sub
	head	winterize
	or	winterisation
	syl	win+ter:i+1za+tion
	pos	n.
winterisation	sub
	head	winterize
	or	winterization
	syl	win+ter:i+1sa+tion
	pos	n.
winter jasmine	0.
	syl	win+ter jas+mine
	pos	n.
	def	a jasmine shrub, widely cultivated for its winter-blooming yellow flowers.
winterkill	0.
	syl	win:ter+kill
	pron	<1wint*2kil>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to kill (crops or other plants) by exposure to frost, cold, etc., or (of plants) to die by this means.
winterkilling	sub
	head	winterkill
	syl	win:ter+2kill:ing
	pos	adj. n.
winter melon	0.
	syl	win+ter mel+on
	pos	n.
	def	a variety of muskmelon, that has sweet fruit with pale orange flesh and an unridged rind. Also called: {Persian melon}.
Winter Olympic Games	0.
	syl	Win+ter O:lym+pic Games
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	an international contest of winter sports, esp. skiing, held in the year of the Olympic Games. Also called: {Winter Olympics}.
winter rose	0.
	syl	win+ter rose
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Christmas rose}.
winter solstice	1.
	syl	win+ter sol+stice
	pos	n.
	def	the time at which the sun is at its southernmost point in the sky (northernmost point in the S hemisphere) appearing at noon at its lowest altitude above the horizon. It occurs about December 22 (June 21 in the S hemi?!sphere).
winter solstice	2.
	syl	win+ter sol+stice
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point on the celestial sphere, opposite the {summer solstice}, at which the ecliptic is furthest south from the celestial equator. Right ascension: 18 hours; declination: -23.5?%.
winter sports	0.
	syl	win+ter sports
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	sports held in the open air on snow or ice, esp. skiing.
Winterthur	0.
	syl	Win+ter+thur
	pron	German <1vint*rtu:r>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial town in NE central Switzerland, in Z*"urich canton: has the largest technical college in the country. Pop.: 91000 (1975 est.).
wintertime	0.
	syl	win:ter+time
	pron	<1wint*2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the winter season. Also (archaic): {win@.ter+tide} (#!w$Int$$@!ta$Id).
Winter War	0.
	syl	Win+ter War
	pos	n.
	def	the war of the winter of 1939-40 between Finland and Russia after which the Finns surrendered the Karelian Isthmus to Russia.
winterweight	0.
	syl	win:ter+weight
	pron	<1wint*2wAt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of clothes
	def	suitable in weight for wear in the winter; relatively heavy.
winter wheat	0.
	syl	win+ter wheat
	pos	n.
	def	a type of wheat that is planted in the autumn and is harvested the following summer.
wintery	infl
	head	wintry
	or	winterly
	syl	win+ter:y
	pron	<1wint*ri>, <-tri>
	pos	adj.
winterly	infl
	head	wintry
	or	wintery
	syl	win+ter+ly
	pos	adj.
wintrier	infl
	head	wintry
	syl	win+tri+er
	pos	adj.
wintriest	infl
	head	wintry
	syl	win+tri+est.
	pos	adj.
wintry	1.
	syl	win+try
	pron	<1wintri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	esp. of weather
	def	of or characteristic of winter.
wintry	2.
	syl	win+try
	pron	<1wintri>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking cheer or warmth; bleak.
wintrily	sub
	head	wintry
	syl	win+tri+ly
	pos	adv.
wintriness	sub
	head	wintry
	syl	win+tri+ness
	pos	n.
winteriness	sub
	head	wintry
	or	winterliness
	syl	win+ter:i+ness
	pos	n.
winterliness	sub
	head	wintry
	or	winteriness
	syl	win+ter+li+ness
	pos	n.
winier	infl
	head	winy
	syl	win:i+er
	pos	adj.
winiest	infl
	head	winy
	syl	win:i+est.
	pos	adj.
winy	0.
	syl	win:y
	pron	<1wIni>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the taste or qualities of wine, esp. in being intoxicating; heady.
winze	ety	C18: from earlier winds, probably from C14 wynde windlass, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German winde; related to Danish vinde pulley
winze	0.
	syl	winze
	pron	<winz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Mining.
	def	a steeply inclined shaft, as for ventilation between levels.
wipe	ety	Old English w*_ipian, related to Middle Low German w*_ipen, w*_ip bundle (of cloth), Old High German w*_iffa, w*_ifan to wind, Gothic weipan to wreathe
wipe	1.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to rub (a surface or object) lightly, esp. with (a cloth, hand, etc.), as in removing dust, water, grime, etc.
wipe	2.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	usually foll. by off, away, from, up, etc.
	def	to remove by or as if by rubbing lightly.
	exam	1	he wiped the dirt from his hands.
wipe	3.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to eradicate or cancel (a thought, memory, etc.).
wipe	4.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to abandon or reject (a person).
wipe	5.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to apply (oil, etc.) by wiping.
wipe	6.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form (a joint between two lead pipes) with solder or soft lead.
wipe the floor with (someone) 	7.
	head	wipe
	syl	wipe the floor with (someone) .
	qual	Informal.
	def	to defeat decisively.
wipe	8.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of wiping.
wipe	9.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	usage	in film editing
	def	an effect causing the transition from one scene to the next in which the image of the first scene appears to be wiped off the screen by that of the second.
wipe	10.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Dialect.
	def	a sweeping blow or stroke.
wipe	11.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a gibe or jeer.
wipe	12.
	syl	wipe
	pron	<wIp>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a slang name for {handkerchief}.
wipe out	1.
	syl	wipe out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to destroy completely; eradicate.
wipe out	2.
	syl	wipe out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to murder or kill.
wipe out	3.
	syl	wipe out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to fall or jump off a surfboard or skateboard.
wipeout	infl
	head	wipe out
	syl	wipe+out.
	pos	n.
wipe out	4.
	syl	wipe out
	pos	n.
	def	an act or instance of wiping out.
wipe out	5.
	syl	wipe out
	pos	n.
	def	the interference of one radio signal by another so that reception is impossible.
wiper	1.
	syl	wip+er
	pron	<1wIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of cloth, such as handkerchief, towel, etc., used for wiping.
wiper	2.
	syl	wip+er
	pron	<1wIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cam rotated to ease a part and allow it to fall under its own weight, as used in stamping machines, etc.
wiper	3.
	syl	wip+er
	pron	<1wIp*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {windscreen wiper}.
wiper	4.
	syl	wip+er
	pron	<1wIp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	a movable conducting arm, esp. one in a switching or selecting device, that makes contact with a row or ring of contacts.
Wipo	alt
	head	WIPO
	or	WIPO
	syl	Wipo
	pron	<1wIp*u>
	pos	n.
WIPO	0.
	or	Wipo
	syl	WIPO
	pron	<1wIp*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	World Intellectual Property Organization.
wire	ety	Old English w*_ir; related to Old High German wiara, Old Norse v*_ira, Latin viriae bracelet
wire	1.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a slender flexible strand or rod of metal.
wire	2.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cable consisting of several metal strands twisted together.
wire	3.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a flexible metallic conductor, esp. one made of copper, usually insulated, and used to carry electric current in a circuit.
wire	4.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or made of wire.
	exam	1	a wire fence;
	exam	2	a wire stripper.
wire	5.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything made of wire, such as wire netting, a barbed wire fence, etc.
wire	6.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a long continuous wire or cable connecting points in a telephone or telegraph system.
wire	7.a.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	an informal name for {telegram} or {telegraph}.
the wire	7.b.
	head	wire
	syl	the wire.
	def	an informal name for {telephone}.
wire	8.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a metallic string on a guitar, piano, etc.
wire	9.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. horse racing.
	def	the finishing line on a racecourse.
wire	10.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wire-gauze screen upon which pulp is spread to form paper during the manufacturing process.
wire	11.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	anything resembling a wire, such as a hair.
wire	12.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a snare made of wire for rabbits and similar animals.
down to the wire	13.
	head	wire
	syl	down to the wire.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	right up to the last moment.
get in under the wire	14.
	head	wire
	syl	get in under the wire.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to accomplish something with little time to spare.
get one's wires crossed	15.
	head	wire
	syl	get one's wires crossed.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to misunderstand.
pull wires	16.
	head	wire
	syl	pull wires.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to exert influence behind the scenes, esp. through personal connections; pull strings.
wire	17.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	also; intr.
	def	to send a telegram to (a person or place).
wire	18.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to send (news, a message, etc.) by telegraph.
wire	19.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to equip (an electrical system, circuit, or component) with wires.
wire	20.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fasten or furnish with wire.
wire	21.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to string (beads, etc.) on wire.
wire	22.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Croquet.
	def	to leave (a player's ball) so that a hoop or peg lies between it and the other balls.
wire	23.
	syl	wire
	pron	<wI*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to snare with wire.
wirelike	sub
	head	wire
	syl	wire+2like
	pos	adj.
wire brush	0.
	syl	wire brush
	pos	n.
	def	a brush having wire bristles, used for cleaning metal, esp. for removing rust.
wire cloth	0.
	syl	wire cloth
	pos	n.
	def	a mesh or netting woven from fine wire, used in window screens, strainers, etc.
wiredraws	infl
	head	wiredraw
	syl	wire+draws
	pos	vb.
wiredrawing	infl
	head	wiredraw
	syl	wire+draw+ing
	pos	vb.
wiredrew	infl
	head	wiredraw
	syl	wire+drew
	pos	vb.
wiredrawn	infl
	head	wiredraw
	syl	wire+drawn.
	pos	vb.
wiredraw	0.
	syl	wire+draw
	pron	<1wI*2drc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to convert (metal) into wire by drawing through successively smaller dies.
wire entanglement	0.
	syl	wire en+tan+gle+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a barrier or obstruction of barbed wire used in warfare.
wire-gauge	1.
	syl	wire-gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a flat plate with slots in which standard wire sizes can be measured.
wire-gauge	2.
	syl	wire-gauge
	pos	n.
	def	a standard system of sizes for measuring the diameters of wires.
wire gauze	0.
	syl	wire gauze
	pos	n.
	def	a stiff meshed fabric woven of fine wires.
wire glass	0.
	syl	wire glass
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet glass that contains a layer of reinforcing wire netting within it.
wire grass	0.
	syl	wire grass
	pos	n.
	def	any of various grasses, such as Bermuda grass, that have tough wiry roots or rhizomes.
wire-haired	0.
	syl	wire-haired
	pos	adj.
	usage	of an animal
	def	having a rough wiry coat.
wireless	0.
	syl	wire+less
	pron	<1wI*lis>
	pos	n. vb.
	qual	Chiefly Brit., old-fashioned.
	def	another word for {radio}.
wireless telegraphy	0.
	syl	wire+less te+leg+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiotelegraphy}.
wireless telephone	0.
	syl	wire+less tel+e:phone
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {radiotelephone}.
wireless telephony	sub
	head	wireless telephone
	syl	wire+less te+leph:o+ny
	pos	n.
wiremen	infl
	head	wireman
	syl	wire+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wireman	0.
	syl	wire+man
	pron	<1wI*m*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who installs and maintains electric wiring, cables, etc.
wire netting	0.
	syl	wire net+ting
	pos	n.
	def	a net made of wire, often galvanized, that is used for fencing, as a light reinforcement, etc.
wirepuller	0.
	syl	wire+pull:er
	pron	<1wI*2pul*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person who uses private or secret influence for his own ends.
wirepulling	sub
	head	wirepuller
	syl	wire+2pull:ing
	pos	n.
wirer	0.
	syl	wir+er
	pron	<1wI*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sets or uses wires to snare rabbits and similar animals.
wire recorder	0.
	syl	wire re+cord+er
	pos	n.
	def	an early type of magnetic recorder in which sounds were recorded on a thin steel wire magnetized by an electromagnet. Compare {tape recorder}.
wire recording	sub
	head	wire recorder
	syl	wire re+cord+ing
	pos	n.
wire service	0.
	syl	wire serv+ice
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	an agency supplying news, etc., to newspapers, radio and television stations, etc.
wirewalker	0.
	syl	wire+walk:er
	pron	<1wI*2wc:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	another name for {tightrope walker}.
wire wheel	1.
	syl	wire wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a wheel in which the rim is held to the hub by wire spokes, esp. one used on a sports car. Compare {disc wheel}.
wire wheel	2.
	syl	wire wheel
	pos	n.
	def	a power-driven rotary wire brush for scaling or burnishing.
wire wool	0.
	syl	wire wool
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of fine wire, used esp. to clean kitchen articles.
wirework	1.
	syl	wire+work
	pron	<1wI*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	functional or decorative work made of wire.
wirework	2.
	syl	wire+work
	pron	<1wI*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	objects made of wire, esp. netting.
wirework	3.
	syl	wire+work
	pron	<1wI*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the work performed by acrobats on a tightrope.
wireworks	0.
	syl	wire+works
	pron	<1wI*2wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	a factory where wire or articles of wire are made.
wireworm	0.
	syl	wire+worm
	pron	<1wI*2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the wormlike larva of various elaterid beetles, which feeds on the roots of many crop plants and is a serious agricultural pest.
wire-wove	1.
	syl	wire-wove
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or comprising a high-grade glazed paper, usually for writing.
wire-wove	2.
	syl	wire-wove
	pos	adj.
	def	woven of wire.
wiring	1.
	syl	wir+ing
	pron	<1wI*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the network of wires used in an electrical system, device, or circuit.
wiring	2.
	syl	wir+ing
	pron	<1wI*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of such a network.
wiring	3.
	syl	wir+ing
	pron	<1wI*riG>
	pos	adj.
	def	used in wiring.
wirra	ety	C19: shortened from Irish Gaelic a Muire&! O Mary&! invocation to the Virgin Mary
wirra	0.
	syl	wir+ra
	pron	<1wir*>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Irish.
	def	an exclamation of sorrow or deep concern.
the	infl
	head	Wirral
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wirral	0.
	syl	Wir+ral
	pron	<1wir*l>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in NW England between the estuaries of the Rivers Mersey and Dee.
wirier	infl
	head	wiry
	syl	wir:i+er
	pos	adj.
wiriest	infl
	head	wiry
	syl	wir:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wiry	1.
	syl	wir:y
	pron	<1wI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people or animals
	def	slender but strong in constitution.
wiry	2.
	syl	wir:y
	pron	<1wI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	def	made of or resembling wire, esp. in stiffness.
	exam	1	wiry hair.
wiry	3.
	syl	wir:y
	pron	<1wI*ri>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a sound
	def	produced by or as if by a vibrating wire.
wirily	sub
	head	wiry
	syl	wir:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wiriness	sub
	head	wiry
	syl	wir:i+ness
	pos	n.
wis	ety	C17: a form derived from #7iwis, mistakenly interpreted as I wis I know, as if from Old English witan to know
wis	0.
	syl	wis
	pron	<wis>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to know or suppose (something).
Wis	0.
	syl	Wis.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Wisconsin.
Wisconsin	1.
	syl	Wis+con+sin
	pron	<wis1konsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the N central U.S., on Lake Superior and Lake Michigan: consists of an undulating plain, with uplands in the north and west; over 168 m (550 ft.) below sea level along the shore of Lake Michigan. Capital: Madison. Pop.: 4417933 (1970). Area: 141061 sq. km (54464 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Wis}. or (with zip code) {WI}
Wisconsin	2.
	syl	Wis+con+sin
	pron	<wis1konsin>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central and SW Wisconsin, flowing south and west to the Mississippi. Length: 692 km (430 miles).
Wisconsinite	sub
	head	Wisconsin
	syl	Wis+1con+sin+2ite
	pos	n.
Wisd	0.
	syl	Wisd.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Wisdom of Solomon.
wisdom	ety	Old English w*_isd*_om; see #7wise %1#7, -#7dom 
wisdom	1.
	syl	wis+dom
	pron	<1wizd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight.
wisdom	2.
	syl	wis+dom
	pron	<1wizd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	accumulated knowledge, erudition, or enlightenment.
wisdom	3.
	syl	wis+dom
	pron	<1wizd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a wise saying or wise sayings or teachings.
wisdom	4.
	syl	wis+dom
	pron	<1wizd*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	soundness of mind.
wisdom	xref
	syl	wis+dom
	pron	<1wizd*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {sagacious}.
Son of Sirach	infl
	head	Wisdom of Jesus
	syl	Son of Si:rach
	pron	<1sIr@k>
	pos	n.
the	infl
	head	Wisdom of Jesus
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wisdom of Jesus	0.
	syl	Wis+dom of Je:sus
	pron	<1sIr@k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ecclesiasticus}.
Wisdom of Solomon	0.
	syl	Wis+dom of Sol:o:mon
	pos	n.
	def	a book of the Apocrypha, probably written about 50 #7b.c., addressed primarily to Jews who were under the influence of Hellenistic learning.
wisdom tooth	1.
	syl	wis+dom tooth
	pos	n.
	def	any of the four molar teeth, one at the back of each side of the jaw, that are the last of the permanent teeth to erupt. Technical name: {third molar}.
cut one's wisdom teeth	2.
	head	wisdom tooth
	syl	cut one's wisdom teeth.
	def	to arrive at the age of discretion.
wise	ety	Old English w*_is ; related to Old Norse v*_iss, Gothic weis, German weise 
wise	H1.1.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing, showing, or prompted by wisdom or discernment.
wise	H1.2.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	prudent; sensible.
wise	H1.3.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	shrewd; crafty.
	exam	1	a wise plan.
wise	H1.4.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	well-informed; erudite.
wise	H1.5.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	aware, informed, or knowing (esp. in the phrase {none the wiser) }.
wise	H1.6.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang. (postpositive
	def	often foll. by in the know, esp. possessing inside information (about).
wise	H1.7.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	possessing powers of magic.
wise	H1.8.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	cocksure or insolent.
be	9.
	head	wise
	or	get wise
	syl	be
	qual	Informal.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to be or become aware or informed (of something) or to face up (to facts).
put wise	10.
	head	wise
	syl	put wise.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to inform or warn (of). {~}
wise	H1.11.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	adj.
	def	See {wise up}.
wisely	sub
	head	wise
	syl	wise+ly
	pos	adv.
wiseness	sub
	head	wise
	syl	wise+ness
	pos	n.
wise	ety	Old English w*_ise manner; related to Old Saxon w*_isa, German Weise, Old Norse v*_isa verse, Latin v*_isus face
wise	H2.0.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	way, manner, fashion, or respect (esp. in the phrases {any wise, in no wise) }.
wise	ety	Old English w*_isian; related to Old Norse v*_isa, Old Saxon w*_is*_on, German weisen, Old Frisian w*_isia to turn around
wise	H3.0.
	syl	wise
	pron	<wIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to direct or lead.
-wise	ety	Old English -wisan; see #7wise %2#e Usage. The addition of -wise to a noun as a replacement for a lengthier phrase (such as as far as&eis concerned) is considered unacceptable by most careful speakers and writers: talentwise, he's a little weak (he's a little weak as regards talent); the company is thriving profitwise (as far as profits are concerned, the company is thriving).
-wise	0.
	syl	-wise
	pos	adv.
	exam	1	combining form.
-wise	1.
	syl	-wise
	pos	adv.
	def	Also: {-ways}. indicating direction or manner.
	exam	1	clockwise;
	exam	2	likewise.
-wise	2.
	syl	-wise
	pos	adv.
	def	with reference to.
	exam	1	profit?!wise;
	exam	2	businesswise.
wiseacre	ety	C16: from Middle Dutch wijsseggher sooth?!sayer; related to Old High German w*_issaga, German Weissager. See #7wise %1#7, say 
wiseacre	1.
	syl	wise:a+cre
	pron	<1wIz2Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who wishes to seem wise.
wiseacre	2.
	syl	wise:a+cre
	pron	<1wIz2Ak*>
	pos	n.
	def	a wise person: often used facetiously or contemptuous?!ly.
wisecrack	1.
	syl	wise+crack
	pron	<1wIz2kr@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a flippant jibe or sardonic remark.
wisecrack	2.
	syl	wise+crack
	pron	<1wIz2kr@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make a wisecrack.
wisecracker	sub
	head	wisecrack
	syl	wise+2crack+er
	pos	n.
wise guy	0.
	syl	wise guy
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a person who is given to making conceited, sardonic, or insolent comments.
Nicholas Patrick Stephen	infl
	head	Wiseman
	syl	Nich:o:las Pat:rick Ste:phen.
	pos	n.
Wiseman	0.
	syl	Wise:man
	pron	<1wIzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	1802-65, British cardinal; first Roman Catholic archbishop of Westminster (1850-65).
wisent	ety	German, from Old High German wisunt #7bison 
wisent	0.
	syl	wi+sent
	pron	<1wEzNt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {European bison}. See {{bison} (sense 2}).
wise up	0.
	syl	wise up
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	Slang, chiefly U.S. often foll. by to
	def	to become or cause to become aware or informed (of).
wish	ety	Old English w*_yscan; related to Old Norse *"oskja, German w*"unschen, Dutch wenschen 
wish	1.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr. an infinitive; when; intr.
	usage	often foll. by for
	def	to want or desire (something, often that which cannot be or is not the case).
	exam	1	I wish I lived in Italy;
	exam	2	to wish for peace.
wish	2.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.
	exam	1	I wish you well.
wish	3.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to desire or prefer to be as specified.
wish	4.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to greet as specified; bid.
	exam	1	he wished us good afternoon.
wish	5.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Formal.
	def	to order politely.
	exam	1	I wish you to come at three o'clock.
wish	6.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wishing; the expression of some desire or mental inclination.
	exam	1	to make a wish.
wish	7.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	n.
	def	something desired or wished for.
	exam	1	he got his wish.
wish	8.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	usually; pl.
	def	expressed hopes or desire, esp. for someone's welfare, health, etc.
wish	9.
	syl	wish
	pron	<wiS>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Formal.
	def	a polite order or request.
wisher	sub
	head	wish
	syl	wish+er
	pos	n.
wishless	sub
	head	wish
	syl	wish+less
	pos	adj.
wishbone	ety	C17: from the custom of two people breaking apart the bone after eating: the person with the longer part makes a wish
wishbone	0.
	syl	wish+bone
	pron	<1wiS2b*un>
	pos	n.
	def	the V-shaped bone above the breastbone in most birds consisting of the fused clavicles; furcula.
wishful	0.
	syl	wish+ful
	pron	<1wiSful>
	pos	adj.
	def	having wishes or characterized by wishing.
wishfully	sub
	head	wishful
	syl	wish+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wishfulness	sub
	head	wishful
	syl	wish+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wish fulfilment	0.
	syl	wish ful+fil+ment
	pos	n.
	usage	in Freudian psychology
	def	the mechanism involving the release of tension, brought about by re-enacting in fantasy a situation in which a goal is attained. See also {pleasure principle}.
wishful thinking	0.
	syl	wish+ful think+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the erroneous belief that one's wishes are in accordance with reality.
wishful thinker	sub
	head	wishful thinking
	syl	wish+ful think+er
	pos	n.
wish on	0.
	syl	wish on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hope that (someone or something) should be imposed (on someone); foist.
	exam	1	I wouldn't wish my wife on anyone.
wish-wash	1.
	syl	wish-wash
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	any thin weak drink.
wish-wash	2.
	syl	wish-wash
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	rubbishy talk or writing.
wishy-washy	1.
	syl	wish:y-wash:y
	pron	<1wiSi2woSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	lacking in substance, force, colour, etc.
wishy-washy	2.
	syl	wish:y-wash:y
	pron	<1wiSi2woSi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	watery; thin.
wishy-washily	sub
	head	wishy-washy
	syl	wish:y-?!2wash:i:ly
	pos	adv.
wishy-washiness	sub
	head	wishy-washy
	syl	wish:y-2wash:i:ness
	pos	n.
Wisla	0.
	syl	Wis+la
	pron	<1viswa>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {{Vistula} (sense 1}).
Wislany Zalew	0.
	syl	Wis+la+ny Za+lew
	pron	Polish <viS1la:ni> <1za:lef>
	pos	n.
	def	the Polish name for {{Vistula} (sense 2}).
Wismar	0.
	syl	Wis+mar
	pron	German <1vismar>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in N East Germany, on an inlet of the Baltic: shipbuilding industries. Pop.: 56737 (1972 est.).
wisp	ety	C14: variant of wips, of obscure origin; compare #7wipe 
wisp	1.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	a thin, light, delicate, or fibrous piece or strand, such as a streak of smoke or a lock of hair.
wisp	2.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	a small bundle, as of hay or straw.
wisp	3.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	anything slender and delicate.
	exam	1	a wisp of a girl.
wisp	4.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	a mere suggestion or hint.
wisp	5.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	n.
	def	a flock of birds, esp. snipe.
wisp	6.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to move or act like a wisp.
wisp	7.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit. dialect.
	def	to twist into a wisp.
wisp	8.
	syl	wisp
	pron	<wisp>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	to groom (a horse) with a wisp of straw, etc.
wisplike	sub
	head	wisp
	syl	wisp+2like
	pos	adj.
wispier	infl
	head	wispy
	syl	wisp:i+er
	pos	adj.
wispiest	infl
	head	wispy
	syl	wisp:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wispy	0.
	syl	wisp:y
	pron	<1wispi>
	pos	adj.
	def	wisplike; delicate, faint, light, etc.
wispily	sub
	head	wispy
	syl	wisp:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wispiness	sub
	head	wispy
	syl	wisp:i+ness
	pos	n.
wist	0.
	syl	wist
	pron	<wist>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {wit%2}.
wisteria	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after Caspar Wistar (1761-1818), American anatomist
wisteria	0.
	syl	wis+te+ri:a
	pron	<wi1sti*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	any twining leguminous woody vine of the genus of E Asia and North America, having blue, purple, or white flowers in large drooping clusters.
wistful	0.
	syl	wist+ful
	pron	<1wistful>
	pos	adj.
	def	sadly pensive, esp. about something yearned for.
wistfully	sub
	head	wistful
	syl	wist+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wistfulness	sub
	head	wistful
	syl	wist+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wit	ety	Old English witt; related to Old Saxon giwitt, Old High German wizzi (German Witz) , Old Norse vit, Gothic witi. See #7wit %2
wit	H1.1.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	def	the talent or quality of using unexpected associations between contrasting or disparate words or ideas to make a clever humorous effect.
wit	H1.2.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	def	speech or writing showing this quality.
wit	H1.3.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	def	a person possessing, showing, or noted for such an ability, esp. in repartee.
wit	H1.4.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	def	practical intelligence (esp. in the phrase {have the wit to) }.
wit	H1.5.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	information or knowledge (esp. in the phrase {get wit of) }.
wit	H1.6.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	mental capacity or a person possessing it.
wit	H1.7.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the mind or memory.
wit	ety	Old English witan; related to Old High German wizzan (German wissen) , Old Norse vita, Latin vid*_ere to see
wit	H2.1.
	syl	wit
	pron	<wit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be or become aware of (something).
to wit	2.
	head	wit
	syl	to wit.
	def	that is to say; namely (used to introduce statements, as in legal documents.
witan	ety	Old English witan, plural of wita wise man; see #7wit %2#7, witness 
witan	1.
	syl	wit+an
	pron	<1witN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	an assembly of higher ecclesiastics and important laymen, including king's thegns, that met to counsel the king on matters such as judicial problems.
witan	2.
	syl	wit+an
	pron	<1witN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	the members of this assembly.
witan	xref
	syl	wit+an
	pron	<1witN>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Anglo-Saxon England
	def	Also called: {witenagemot}.
witch	ety	Old English wicca; related to Middle Low German wicken to conjure, Swedish vicka to move to and fro
witch	H1.1.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a person, usually female, who practises or professes to practise magic or sorcery, esp. black magic, or is believed to have dealings with the devil.
witch	H1.2.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	an ugly or wicked old woman.
witch	H1.3.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a fascinating or enchanting woman.
witch	H1.4.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {water witch}.
witch	H1.5.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or change by or as if by witchcraft.
witch	H1.6.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	vb.
	def	a less common word for {bewitch}.
witchlike	sub
	head	witch
	syl	witch+2like
	pos	adj.
witch	ety	C19: perhaps from #7{witch %1}#7, alluding to the appearance of the fish
witch	H2.0.
	syl	witch
	pron	<wiC>
	pos	n.
	def	a flatfish, (or of N Atlantic coastal waters, having a narrow greyish-brown body marked with tiny black spots: family (plaice, flounders, etc.).
witchcraft	1.
	syl	witch+craft
	pron	<1wiC2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or power of bringing magical or preternatural power to bear or the act or practice of attempting to do so.
witchcraft	2.
	syl	witch+craft
	pron	<1wiC2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	the influence of magic or sorcery.
witchcraft	3.
	syl	witch+craft
	pron	<1wiC2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	def	fascinating or bewitching influence or charm.
witch doctor	1.
	syl	witch doc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {shaman, medicine man}. a man in certain societies, esp. preliterate ones, who appears to possess magical powers, used esp. to cure sickness but also to harm people.
witch doctor	2.
	syl	witch doc+tor
	pos	n.
	def	a person who seeks out or hunts witches in some African tribal cultures.
witch-elm	0.
	syl	witch-elm
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {wych-elm}.
witcheries	infl
	head	witchery
	syl	witch+er:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
witchery	1.
	syl	witch+er:y
	pron	<1wiC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the practice of witchcraft.
witchery	2.
	syl	witch+er:y
	pron	<1wiC*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	magical or bewitching influence or charm.
witchbroom	infl
	head	witches'-broom
	or	witches'-besom
	syl	witch+broom
	pron	<1wiC2bru:m>
	pos	n.
witches'-besom	infl
	head	witches'-broom
	or	witchbroom
	syl	witch:es'?!-be:som
	pos	n.
witches'-broom	0.
	syl	witch:es'-broom
	pron	<1wiC2bru:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a dense abnormal growth of shoots on a tree or other woody plant, usually caused by parasitic fungi of the genus
witchetty grub	ety	C19 witchetty, from a native Australian language
witchetty grub	0.
	syl	witch+et+ty grub
	pron	<1wiCiti>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood-boring edible caterpillar of an Australian moth, family
wych-hazel	alt
	head	witch hazel
	or	witch hazel
	syl	wych-ha:zel
	pos	n.
witch hazel	1.
	or	wych-hazel
	syl	witch ha+zel
	pos	n.
	def	any of several trees and shrubs of the genus esp. of North America, having ornamental yellow flowers and medicinal properties: family
witch hazel	2.
	or	wych-hazel
	syl	witch ha+zel
	pos	n.
	def	an astringent medicinal solution containing an extract of the bark and leaves of applied to treat bruises, inflammation, etc.
witch-hunt	0.
	syl	witch-hunt
	pos	n.
	def	a rigorous campaign to round up or expose dissenters on the pretext of safeguarding the public welfare.
witch-hunter	sub
	head	witch-hunt
	syl	witch-2hunt:er
	pos	n.
witch-hunting	sub
	head	witch-hunt
	syl	witch-2hunt:ing
	pos	n. adj.
witching	1.
	syl	witch+ing
	pron	<1wiCiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or appropriate for witchcraft.
witching	2.
	syl	witch+ing
	pron	<1wiCiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	bewitching.
witching	3.
	syl	witch+ing
	pron	<1wiCiG>
	pos	n.
	def	witchcraft; magic.
witchingly	sub
	head	witching
	syl	witch+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
withe	infl
	head	witching hour
	syl	withe.
	pos	n.
witching hour	0.
	syl	witch+ing hour
	pos	n.
	def	the hour at which witches are supposed to appear, usually midnight.
witch of Agnesi	ety	C19: named after Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718-99), Italian mathematician; probably so called from the resemblance of the curve to the outline of a witch's hat
witch of Agnesi	0.
	syl	witch of Ag:ne:si
	pron	<a:n1jAzi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a plane curve, symmetrical about the axis, having the equation =4 %2(2 - Sometimes shortened to {witch}.
wite	ety	Old English w*_ite; related to Old Saxon w*_iti, Old High German w*_izzi, Old Norse v*_iti 
wite	1.
	syl	wite
	pron	<wIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	reproach, blame, or fault.
witenagemot	ety	Old English witena, genitive plural of wita councillor+ gem*_ot meeting, #7moot 
witenagemot	0.
	syl	wit+e:na+ge:mot
	pron	<2witin*gi1m*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {witan}.
with	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse vith, Gothic withra, Latin vitricus stepfather, Sanskrit vitar*'am wider
with	1.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	using; by means of.
	exam	1	he killed her with an axe.
with	2.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	accompanying; in the company of.
	exam	1	the lady you were with.
with	3.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	possessing; having.
	exam	1	a man with a red moustache.
with	4.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	concerning or regarding.
	exam	1	be patient with her.
with	5.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	in spite of.
	exam	1	with all his talents, he was still humble.
with	6.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	used to indicate a time or distance by which something is away from something else.
	exam	1	with three miles to go, he collapsed.
with	7.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	in a manner characterized by.
	exam	1	writing with abandon.
with	8.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	caused or prompted by.
	exam	1	shaking with rage.
with	9.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	often used with a verb indicating a reciprocal action or relation between the subject and the preposition's object.
	exam	1	agreeing with me;
	exam	2	chatting with the troops.
not with you	10.
	head	with
	syl	not with you.
	qual	Informal.
	def	not able to grasp or follow what you are saying.
with	11.a.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	fashionable; in style.
with	11.b.
	syl	with
	pron	<wi@d>, <wiT>
	pos	prep.
	def	comprehending what is happening or being said.
with that	12.
	head	with
	syl	with that.
	def	after that; having said or done that.
withal	ety	C12: from #7with+all 
withal	1.
	syl	with+al
	pron	<wi1@dc:l>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Literary.
	def	as well; likewise.
withal	2.
	syl	with+al
	pron	<wi1@dc:l>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Literary.
	def	nevertheless.
withal	3.
	syl	with+al
	pron	<wi1@dc:l>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	therewith.
withal	4.
	syl	with+al
	pron	<wi1@dc:l>
	pos	prep.
	usage	postpositive
	def	an archaic word for {with}.
withdraw	ety	C13: from #7with (in the sense: away from)+#7draw
withdraws	infl
	head	withdraw
	syl	with+draws
	pos	vb.
withdrawing	infl
	head	withdraw
	syl	with+draw+ing
	pos	vb.
withdrew	infl
	head	withdraw
	syl	with+drew
	pos	vb.
withdrawn	infl
	head	withdraw
	syl	with+drawn.
	pos	vb.
withdraw	1.
	syl	with+draw
	pron	<wi@d1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or draw back or away; remove.
withdraw	2.
	syl	with+draw
	pron	<wi@d1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to retract or recall (a statement, promise, etc.).
withdraw	3.
	syl	with+draw
	pron	<wi@d1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to retire or retreat.
	exam	1	the troops withdrew.
withdraw	4.
	syl	with+draw
	pron	<wi@d1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by from
	def	to back out (of) or depart (from).
	exam	1	he withdrew from public life.
withdraw	5.
	syl	with+draw
	pron	<wi@d1drc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to detach oneself socially, emotionally, or mentally.
withdrawable	sub
	head	withdraw
	syl	with+1draw+a:ble
	pos	adj.
withdrawer	sub
	head	withdraw
	syl	with+1draw+er
	pos	n.
withdrawal	1.
	syl	with+draw+al
	pron	<wi@d1drc:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or process of withdrawing; retreat, removal, or detachment.
withdrawal	2.
	syl	with+draw+al
	pron	<wi@d1drc:*l>
	pos	n.
	def	the period a drug addict goes through following abrupt termination in the use of narcotics, usually characterized by physical and mental symptoms ({withdrawal symptoms) }.
withdrawing room	0.
	syl	with+draw+ing room
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic term for {drawing room}.
withdrawn	1.
	syl	with+drawn
	pron	<wi@d1drc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {withdraw}.
withdrawn	2.
	syl	with+drawn
	pron	<wi@d1drc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	unusually reserved, introverted, or shy.
withdrawn	3.
	syl	with+drawn
	pron	<wi@d1drc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	secluded or remote.
withdrawnness	sub
	head	withdrawn
	syl	with+1drawn+ness
	pos	n.
withdrew	0.
	syl	with+drew
	pron	<wi@d1dru:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {withdraw}.
withe	ety	Old English withthe; related to Old Norse vithja, Old High German witta, widi, Gothic wida 
withe	1.
	syl	withe
	pron	<wiT>, <wi@d>, <wI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a strong flexible twig, esp. of willow, suitable for binding things together; withy.
withe	2.
	syl	withe
	pron	<wiT>, <wi@d>, <wI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a band or rope of twisted twigs or stems.
withe	3.
	syl	withe
	pron	<wiT>, <wi@d>, <wI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a handle made of elastic material, fitted on some tools to reduce the shock during use.
withe	4.
	syl	withe
	pron	<wiT>, <wi@d>, <wI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	a wall with a thickness of half a brick, such as a leaf of a cavity wall, or a division between two chimney flues.
withe	5.
	syl	withe
	pron	<wiT>, <wi@d>, <wI@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bind with withes.
wither	ety	C14: perhaps variant of #7weather (vb.); related to German verwittern to decay
wither	1.
	syl	with+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of a plant
	def	to droop, wilt, or shrivel up.
wither	2.
	syl	with+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to fade or waste.
	exam	1	all hope withered away.
wither	3.
	syl	with+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decay, decline or disintegrate.
wither	4.
	syl	with+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to wilt, fade, or lose vitality.
wither	5.
	syl	with+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to abash, esp. with a scornful look.
wither	6.
	syl	with+er
	pron	<1wi@d*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harm or damage.
witheredness	sub
	head	wither
	syl	with+ered+ness
	pos	n.
witherer	sub
	head	wither
	syl	with+er+er
	pos	n.
witheringly	sub
	head	wither
	syl	with+er+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
witherite	ety	C18: named after W. Withering (1741-99), English scientist, who first described it
witherite	0.
	syl	with+er+ite
	pron	<1wi@d*2rIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white, grey, or yellowish mineral consisting of barium carbonate in orthorhombic crystalline form: occurs in veins of lead ore. Formula: BaCO\3.
withers	ety	C16: short for widersones, from wider #7with+ -sones, perhaps variant of #7sinew ; related to German Widerrist, Old English withre resistance
withers	0.
	syl	with+ers
	pron	<1wi@d*z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the highest part of the back of a horse, behind the neck between the shoulders.
withershins	ety	C16: from Middle Low German weddersinnes, from Middle High German, literally: opposite course, from wider against+ sinnes, genitive of sin course
widdershins	alt
	head	withershins
	or	withershins
	syl	wid+der+shins
	pos	adv.
withershins	1.
	or	widdershins
	syl	with+er+shins
	pron	<1wi@d*2Sinz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.
	def	in the direction contrary to the apparent course of the sun; anticlockwise.
withershins	2.
	or	widdershins
	syl	with+er+shins
	pron	<1wi@d*2Sinz>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Chiefly Scot.; Obsolete.
	def	in a direction contrary to the usual.
withholds	infl
	head	withhold
	syl	with+holds
	pos	vb.
withholding	infl
	head	withhold
	syl	with+hold+ing
	pos	vb.
withheld	infl
	head	withhold
	syl	with+held.
	pos	vb.
withhold	1.
	syl	with+hold
	pron	<wi@d1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to keep back; refrain from giving.
	exam	1	he withheld his permission.
withhold	2.
	syl	with+hold
	pron	<wi@d1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to hold back; restrain.
withhold	3.
	syl	with+hold
	pron	<wi@d1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to deduct (taxes, etc.) from a salary or wages.
withhold	4.
	syl	with+hold
	pron	<wi@d1h*uld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by from
	def	to refrain or forbear.
withholder	sub
	head	withhold
	syl	with+1hold+er
	pos	n.
withholding tax	0.
	syl	with+hold+ing tax
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a portion of an employee's tax liability paid directly to the government by the employer.
within	1.
	syl	with+in
	pron	<wi1@din>
	pos	prep.
	def	in; inside; enclosed or encased by.
within	2.
	syl	with+in
	pron	<wi1@din>
	pos	prep.
	def	before (a period of time) has elapsed.
	exam	1	within a week.
within	3.
	syl	with+in
	pron	<wi1@din>
	pos	prep.
	def	not beyond the limits of; not differing by more than (a specified amount) from.
	exam	1	live within your means;
	exam	2	within seconds of the world record.
within	4.
	syl	with+in
	pron	<wi1@din>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Formal.
	def	inside; internally.
withindoors	0.
	syl	with+in+doors
	pron	<1wi@din1dc:z>
	pos	adv.
	def	an obsolete word for {indoors}.
without	1.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	def	not having.
	exam	1	a traveller without much money.
without	2.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	def	not accompanied by.
	exam	1	he came without his wife.
without	3.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	def	not making use of.
	exam	1	it is not easy to undo screws without a screwdriver.
without	4.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	usage	foll. by a present participle
	def	not, while not, or after not.
	exam	1	she can sing for two minutes without drawing breath.
without	5.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	on the outside of.
	exam	1	without the city walls.
without	6.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Formal.
	def	outside; outwardly. {~}
without	7.
	syl	with+out
	pron	<wi1@daut>
	pos	prep.
	qual	Not standard.
	def	unless.
	exam	1	don't come without you have some money.
withoutdoors	0.
	syl	with+out+doors
	pron	<1wi@daut1dc:z>
	pos	adv.
	def	an obsolete word for {outdoors}.
withstands	infl
	head	withstand
	syl	with+stands
	pos	vb.
withstanding	infl
	head	withstand
	syl	with+stand+ing
	pos	vb.
withstood	infl
	head	withstand
	syl	with+stood.
	pos	vb.
withstand	1.
	syl	with+stand
	pron	<wi@d1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to stand up to forcefully; resist.
withstand	2.
	syl	with+stand
	pron	<wi@d1st@nd>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to remain firm in endurance or opposition.
withstander	sub
	head	withstand
	syl	with+1stand+er
	pos	n.
withy	ety	Old English w*_idig (e) ; related to Old Norse v*_ithir, Old High German w*_ida, Latin v*_itis vine, Sanskrit v*_itika fetter. See #7withe, wire 
withies	infl
	head	withy
	syl	with:ies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
withy	1.
	syl	with:y
	pron	<1wi@di>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {{withe} (senses 1, 2}).
withy	2.
	syl	with:y
	pron	<1wi@di>
	pos	n.
	def	a willow tree, esp. an osier.
withy	3.
	syl	with:y
	pron	<1wi@di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of people
	def	tough and agile.
withy	4.
	syl	with:y
	pron	<1wi@di>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	resembling a withe in strength or flexibility.
witless	0.
	syl	wit+less
	pron	<1witlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking wit, intelligence, or sense; stupid.
witlessly	sub
	head	witless
	syl	wit+less+ly
	pos	adv.
witlessness	sub
	head	witless
	syl	wit+less+ness
	pos	n.
witling	0.
	syl	wit+ling
	pron	<1witliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a person who thinks himself witty.
witness	ety	Old English witnes (meaning both testimony and witness) , from witan to know, #7wit %2#7+ -#7ness ; related to Old Norse vitni 
witness	1.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who has seen or can give first-hand evidence of some event.
witness	2.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing giving or serving as evidence.
witness	3.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who testifies, esp. in a court of law, to events or facts within his own knowledge.
witness	4.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who attests to the genuineness of a document, signature, etc., by adding his own signature.
witness	5.a.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	to give written or oral testimony.
witness	5.b.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	to be evidence or proof of.
witness	xref
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	n.
	def	Related adj.: {testimonial}.
witness	6.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to see, be present at, or know at first hand.
witness	7.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give or sense as evidence (of).
witness	8.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be the scene or setting of.
	exam	1	this field has witnessed a battle.
witness	9.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to testify, esp. in a court of law, to events within a person's own knowledge.
witness	10.
	syl	wit+ness
	pron	<1witnis>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to attest to the genuineness of (a document, signature, etc.) by adding one's own signature.
witnessable	sub
	head	witness
	syl	wit+ness+a:ble
	pos	adj.
witnesser	sub
	head	witness
	syl	wit+ness+er
	pos	n.
wits	1.
	syl	wits
	pron	<wits>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	the ability to reason and act, esp. quickly (esp. in the phrase {have one's wits about one) }.
wits	2.
	syl	wits
	pron	<wits>
	pos	n.
	mod	sometimes; sing.
	def	right mind, sanity (esp. in the phrase {out of one's wits) }.
at one's wits' end	3.
	head	wits
	syl	at one's wits' end.
	def	at a loss to know how to proceed.
five wits	4.
	head	wits
	syl	five wits.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the five senses or mental faculties.
live by one's wits	5.
	head	wits
	syl	live by one's wits.
	def	to gain a livelihood by craftiness rather than by hard work.
-witted	0.
	syl	-wit:ted
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	def	having wits or intelligence as specified.
	exam	1	slow-witted;
	exam	2	dim-witted.
Wittenberg	0.
	syl	Wit+ten+berg
	pron	German <1vitN2berk>, English <1witN2bR:g>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central East Germany, on the River Elbe: Martin Luther, as a philosophy teacher at Wittenberg university, began the Reformation here in 1517 by nailing his 95 theses to the doors of a church. Pop.: 47640 (1972).
Ludwig Josef Johann	infl
	head	Wittgenstein
	syl	Lud:wig Jo:sef Jo:hann
	pron	<1lu:tvi*,c> <1jo:zef> <1jo:han>
	pos	n.
Wittgenstein	0.
	syl	Witt:gen:stein
	pron	<1vitg*n2StIn>, <-2stIn>
	pos	n.
	def	1889-1951, British philosopher, born in Austria. After studying with Bertrand Russell, he wrote the (1921), which explores the relationship of language to the world. In (1953) he examined the various linguistic uses to which certain philosophical expressions were put. He was a major influence on logical positivism.
witticism	ety	C17: from #7witty; coined by Dryden (1677) by analogy with criticism 
witticism	0.
	syl	wit+ti+cism
	pron	<1witi2siz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a clever or witty remark.
witting	1.
	syl	wit+ting
	pron	<1witiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	deliberate; intentional.
	exam	1	a witting insult.
witting	2.
	syl	wit+ting
	pron	<1witiG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	aware; knowing.
wittingly	sub
	head	witting
	syl	wit+ting+ly
	pos	adv.
wittol	ety	C15 wetewold, from witen to know (see #7wit %2)#7+ -wold, perhaps from cokewold #7cuckold 
wittol	0.
	syl	wit+tol
	pron	<1witL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a man who tolerates his wife's unfaithfulness.
wittier	infl
	head	witty
	syl	wit+ti+er
	pos	adj.
wittiest	infl
	head	witty
	syl	wit+ti+est.
	pos	adj.
witty	1.
	syl	wit+ty
	pron	<1witi>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by clever humour or wit.
witty	2.
	syl	wit+ty
	pron	<1witi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or Brit. dialect.
	def	intelligent or sensible.
wittily	sub
	head	witty
	syl	wit+ti+ly
	pos	adv.
wittiness	sub
	head	witty
	syl	wit+ti+ness
	pos	n.
Witwatersrand	0.
	syl	Wit+wa+ters+rand
	pron	<wit1wc:t*z2r@nd>, <v*t1va:t*s2rant>
	pos	n.
	def	a rocky ridge in NE South Africa, in S Transvaal: contains the richest gold deposits in the world, also coal and manganese; chief industrial centre is Johannesburg. Height: 1500-1800 m (5000-6000 ft.). Also called: {the Rand, the Reef}.
wive	ety	Old English gew*_ifian, from w*_if #7wife 
wive	1.
	syl	wive
	pron	<wIv>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to marry (a woman).
wive	2.
	syl	wive
	pron	<wIv>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to supply with a wife.
wivern	0.
	syl	wi+vern
	pron	<1wIv*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {wyvern}.
wives	0.
	syl	wives
	pron	<wIvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {wife}.
wiz	0.
	syl	wiz
	pron	<wiz>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a variant spelling of {{whiz} (sense 5}).
wizard	ety	C15: variant of wissard, from #7wise %1#7+ -#7ard 
wizard	1.
	syl	wiz+ard
	pron	<1wiz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a male witch or a man who practises or professes to practise magic or sorcery.
wizard	2.
	syl	wiz+ard
	pron	<1wiz*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is outstandingly clever in some specified field; expert.
wizard	3.
	syl	wiz+ard
	pron	<1wiz*d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a wise man.
wizard	4.
	syl	wiz+ard
	pron	<1wiz*d>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal, chiefly Brit.
	def	superb; outstanding.
wizard	5.
	syl	wiz+ard
	pron	<1wiz*d>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to a wizard or wizardry.
wizardly	sub
	head	wizard
	syl	wiz+ard+ly
	pos	adj.
wizardry	0.
	syl	wiz+ard+ry
	pron	<1wiz*dri>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, skills, and practices of a wizard, sorcerer, or magician.
wizen	ety	Old English wisnian; related to Old Norse visna, Old High German wesan*_en 
wizen	H1.1.
	syl	wiz+en
	pron	<1wizN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become shrivelled.
wizen	H1.2.
	syl	wiz+en
	pron	<1wizN>
	pos	adj.
	def	a variant of {wizened}.
wizen	H2.0.
	syl	wi+zen
	pron	<1wEzN>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic word for {weasand} (the gullet).
wizen	alt
	head	wizened
	or	wizened
	syl	wiz+en
	pos	adj.
wizened	0.
	or	wizen
	syl	wiz+ened
	pron	<1wizNd>
	pos	adj.
	def	shrivelled, wrinkled, or dried up, esp. with age.
wks	infl
	head	wk
	syl	wks.
	mod	pl.
wk	1.
	syl	wk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	week.
wk	2.
	syl	wk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	work.
wk	3.
	syl	wk.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	weak.
wkly	0.
	syl	wkly.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	weekly.
WL	0.
	syl	WL
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Windward Islands) St. Lucia.
WL	alt
	head	wl
	or	wl
	syl	WL
wl	0.
	or	WL
	syl	w.l.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	water line.
WLM	0.
	syl	WLM
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	women's liberation movement.
wmk	0.
	syl	wmk.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	watermark.
WMO	0.
	syl	W.M.O.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	World Meteorological Organization.
WNP	0.
	syl	W.N.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Welsh Nationalist Party.
WNW	0.
	syl	WNW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	west-northwest.
wos	infl
	head	wo
	syl	wos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wo	0.
	syl	wo
	pron	<w*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an archaic spelling of {woe}.
WO	1.
	syl	W.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	War Office.
WO	2.
	syl	W.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	Warrant Officer.
WO	3.
	syl	W.O.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	wireless operator.
wo	1.
	syl	w/o
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	without.
wo	2.
	syl	w/o
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	written off.
woad	ety	Old English w*_ad; related to Old High German weit; Middle Dutch w*_ed, Latin vitrum 
woad	1.
	syl	woad
	pron	<w*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	a European cruciferous plant, formerly cultivated for its leaves, which yield a blue dye. See also {dyer's weed, dyer's rocket}.
woad	2.
	syl	woad
	pron	<w*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the dye obtained from this plant, used esp. by the ancient Britons, as a body dye.
woaded	0.
	syl	woad+ed
	pron	<1w*udid>
	pos	adj.
	def	coloured blue with woad.
woadwaxen	0.
	syl	woad+wax+en
	pron	<1w*ud2w@ks*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dyer's-greenweed}.
woald	0.
	syl	woald
	pron	<w*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {weld%2}.
wobbegong	ety	from a native Australian language
wobbegong	0.
	syl	wob+be+gong
	pron	<1wobi2goG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various carpet sharks of the family of Australian waters, having a richly patterned brown-and-white skin.
wobble	ety	C17: variant of wabble, from Low German wabbeln; related to Middle High German wabelen to #7waver 
wobble	1.
	syl	wob+ble
	pron	<1wobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move, rock, or sway unsteadily.
wobble	2.
	syl	wob+ble
	pron	<1wobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tremble or shake.
	exam	1	her voice wobbled with emotion.
wobble	3.
	syl	wob+ble
	pron	<1wobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to vacillate with indecision.
wobble	4.
	syl	wob+ble
	pron	<1wobL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to wobble.
wobble	5.
	syl	wob+ble
	pron	<1wobL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wobbling movement, motion, or sound. {~} Also: {wabble}.
wobbler	sub
	head	wobble
	syl	wob+bler
	pos	n.
wobbly	sub
	head	wobble
	syl	wob+bly
	pos	adj.
wobbliness	sub
	head	wobble
	syl	wob+bli+ness
	pos	n.
wobble board	0.
	syl	wob+ble board
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a piece of fibreboard used as a musical instrument, producing a characteristic sound when flexed.
Wobblies	infl
	head	Wobbly
	syl	Wob+blies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Wobbly	0.
	syl	Wob+bly
	pron	<1wobli>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Industrial Workers of the World.
P (elham) G (renville) 	infl
	head	Wodehouse
	syl	P (elham) G (renville) .
	pos	n.
Wodehouse	0.
	syl	Wode:house
	pron	<1wud2haus>
	pos	n.
	def	1881-1975, U.S. author born in England. His humorous novels of upper-class life in England include the and series.
Woden	ety	Old English W*_oden; related to Old Norse *_Othinn, Old High German Wuotan, German Wotan; see W#7ednesday 
Wodan	alt
	head	Woden
	or	Woden
	syl	Wo:dan
	pron	<1w*udN>
	pos	n.
Woden	0.
	or	Wodan
	syl	Wo:den
	pron	<1w*udN>
	pos	n.
	def	the foremost Anglo-Saxon god. Norse counterpart: {Odin}.
wodge	ety	C20: alteration of #7wedge 
wodge	0.
	syl	wodge
	pron	<woJ>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	a thick lump or chunk cut or broken off something.
woe	ety	Old English w*_a, w*_@a; related to Old Saxon, Old High German w*_e, Old Norse vei, Gothic wai, Latin vae, Sanskrit uv*_e; see #7wail 
woe	1.
	syl	woe
	pron	<w*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary.
	def	intense grief or misery.
woe	2.
	syl	woe
	pron	<w*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	affliction or misfortune.
woe betide (someone) 	3.
	head	woe
	syl	woe betide (someone) .
	def	misfortune will befall (someone).
	exam	1	woe betide you if you arrive late. ?- interj.
woe	4.
	syl	woe
	pron	<w*u>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {woe is me}. an exclamation of sorrow or distress.
woebegone	ety	C14: from a phrase such as me is wo begon woe has beset me
woebegone	1.
	syl	woe+be+gone
	pron	<1w*ubi2gon>
	pos	adj.
	def	sorrowful or sad in appearance.
woebegone	2.
	syl	woe+be+gone
	pron	<1w*ubi2gon>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	afflicted with woe.
woeful	1.
	syl	woe+ful
	pron	<1w*ufL>
	pos	adj.
	def	expressing or characterized by sorrow.
woeful	2.
	syl	woe+ful
	pron	<1w*ufL>
	pos	adj.
	def	bringing or causing woe.
woeful	3.
	syl	woe+ful
	pron	<1w*ufL>
	pos	adj.
	def	pitiful; miserable.
	exam	1	a woeful standard of work.
woefully	sub
	head	woeful
	syl	woe+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
woefulness	sub
	head	woeful
	syl	woe+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wog	ety	probably from #7golliwog 
wog	H1.0.
	syl	wog
	pron	<wog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang, derogatory.
	def	a foreigner, esp. one who is not White.
wog	ety	C20: of unknown origin
wog	H2.0.
	syl	wog
	pron	<wog>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly Austral.
	def	influenza or any similar illness.
woggle	ety	C20: of unknown origin
woggle	0.
	syl	wog+gle
	pron	<1wogL>
	pos	n.
	def	the ring of leather through which a Scout neckerchief is threaded.
wok	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese)
wok	0.
	syl	wok
	pron	<wok>
	pos	n.
	def	a large metal Chinese cooking pot having a curved base like a bowl and traditionally with a wooden handle.
woke	0.
	syl	woke
	pron	<w*uk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {wake}.
woken	0.
	syl	wok+en
	pron	<1w*uk*n>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {wake}.
Woking	0.
	syl	Wo+king
	pron	<1w*ukiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S England, in central Surrey: mainly residential. Pop.: 75771 (1971).
wold	ety	Old English weald bush; related to Old Saxon wald, German Wald forest, Old Norse vollr ground; see #7wild 
wold	H1.0.
	syl	wold
	pron	<w*uld>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly literary.
	def	a tract of open rolling country, esp. upland.
wold	H2.0.
	syl	wold
	pron	<w*uld>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {weld%2}.
the	infl
	head	Wolds
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Wolds	0.
	syl	Wolds
	pron	<w*uldz>
	pos	n.
	def	a range of chalk hills in NE England: consists of the {Yorkshire Wolds} to the north, separated from the {Lincolnshire Wolds} by the Humber estuary.
wolf	ety	Old English wulf; related to Old High German wolf, Old Norse ulfr, Gothic wulfs, Latin lupus and vulp*_es fox &- #!wolf+ish adj. ?- #!wolf+@!like adj.
wolves	infl
	head	wolf
	syl	wolves.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wolf	1.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	a predatory canine mammal, which hunts in packs and was formerly widespread in North America and Eurasia but is now less common. See also {timber wolf}. Related adj.: {lupine}.
wolf	2.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several similar and related canines, such as the red wolf and the coyote ({prairie wolf}) .
wolf	3.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	the fur of any such animal.
Tasmanian wolf	4.
	head	wolf
	syl	Tasmanian wolf.
	def	another name for the {thylacine}.
wolf	5.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	a voracious, grabbing, or fiercely cruel person or thing.
wolf	6.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a man who habitually tries to seduce women.
wolf	7.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	the destructive larva of any of various moths and beetles.
wolf	8.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wolf note}.
wolf	8.a.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	an unpleasant sound produced in some notes played on the violin, cello, etc., owing to resonant vibrations of the belly.
wolf	8.b.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	an out-of-tune effect produced on keyboard instruments accommodated esp. to the system of mean-tone temperament. See {{temperament} (sense 4}).
cry wolf	9.
	head	wolf
	syl	cry wolf.
	def	to give a false alarm.
have	10.
	head	wolf
	or	hold a wolf by the ears
	syl	have
	def	to be in a desperate situation.
keep the wolf from the door	11.
	head	wolf
	syl	keep the wolf from the door.
	def	to ward off starvation or privation.
lone wolf	12.
	head	wolf
	syl	lone wolf.
	def	a person or animal who prefers to be alone.
throw to the wolves	13.
	head	wolf
	syl	throw to the wolves.
	def	to abandon or deliver to destruction.
wolf in sheep's clothing	14.
	head	wolf
	syl	wolf in sheep's clothing.
	def	a malicious person in a harmless or benevolent disguise.
wolf	15.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by down
	def	to gulp (down).
wolf	16.
	syl	wolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to hunt wolves.
Friedrich August	1.
	head	Wolf
	syl	Frie:drich Au:gust
	pron	<1frEdri*,c> <1august>
	def	1759-1824, German classical scholar, who suggested that the Homeric poems, esp. the are products of an oral tradition.
Hugo	2.
	head	Wolf
	syl	Hu:go
	pron	<1hu:go>
	def	1860-1903, Austrian composer, esp. of songs, including the and the
wolfsbane	infl
	head	wolfbane
	or	wolf's bane
	syl	wolfs+bane
	pos	n.
wolf's bane	infl
	head	wolfbane
	or	wolfsbane
	syl	wolf's bane
	pos	n.
wolfbane	0.
	syl	wolf+bane
	pron	<1wulf2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several poisonous N temperate plants of the ranunculaceous genus esp. which has yellow hoodlike flowers.
Wolf Cub	0.
	syl	Wolf Cub
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	the former name for {Cub Scout}.
James	1.
	head	Wolfe
	syl	James.
	def	1727-59, English soldier, who commanded the British capture of Quebec, in which he was killed.
Thomas (Clayton) 	2.
	head	Wolfe
	syl	Thom:as (Clayton) .
	def	1900-38, U.S. novelist, noted for his autobiographical fiction, esp. (1929).
Wolfenden Report	ety	C20: named after Baron John Wolfenden (born 1906), who chaired the Committee
Wolfenden Report	0.
	syl	Wolf:en:den Re+port
	pron	<1wulf*nd*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a study produced in 1957 by the Committee on Homosexual Offences and Prostitution in Britain, which recommended that homosexual relations be?!tween consenting adults be legalized.
wolfer	0.
	syl	wolf+er
	pron	<1wulf*>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common spelling of {wolver}.
Ermanno	infl
	head	Wolf-Ferrari
	syl	Er:man:no
	pron	<Ar1ma:nno>
	pos	n.
Wolf-Ferrari	0.
	syl	Wolf-Fer:ra:ri
	pron	Italian <1vclf> <fAr1ra:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	1867-1948, Italian composer born of a German father, in Germany from 1909. His works, mainly in a lyrical style, include operas, such as (1911) and (1909).
Wolffian body	ety	C19: named after K. F. Wolff (1733-94), German embryologist
Wolffian body	0.
	syl	Wolff+i:an bod:y
	pron	<1volfi*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Embryol.
	def	another name for {mesonephros}.
wolffish	infl
	or	wolffishes
	syl	wolf+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wolffishes	infl
	head	wolffish
	or	wolffish
	syl	wolf+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wolffish	0.
	syl	wolf+fish
	pron	<1wulf2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	any large northern deep-sea blennioid fish of the family such as They have large sharp teeth and no pelvic fins and are used as food fishes. Also called: {catfish}.
wolfhound	0.
	syl	wolf+hound
	pron	<1wulf2haund>
	pos	n.
	def	the largest breed of dog, used formerly to hunt wolves.
Wolfit	0.
	syl	Wol:fit
	pron	<1wulfit>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Don@.ald}. 1902-68, English stage actor and manager.
wolfram	ety	C18: from German, originally perhaps from the proper name, Wolfram, used pejoratively of tungsten because it was thought inferior to tin
wolfram	0.
	syl	wolf+ram
	pron	<1wulfr*m>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tungsten}.
wolframite	0.
	syl	wolf+ram+ite
	pron	<1wulfr*2mIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a black to reddish-brown mineral consisting of tungstates of iron and manganese in monoclinic crystalline form: it occurs mainly in quartz veins and is the chief ore of tungsten. Formula: (Fe,Mn)WO\4.
Wolfram von Eschenbach	0.
	syl	Wolf:ram von Esch:en:bach
	pron	German <1vclfram> <fcn> <1eSN2bax>
	pos	n.
	def	died ??1220, German poet: author of the epic incorporating the story of the Grail.
Wolf-Rayet star	ety	C19: named after Charles Wolf (1827-1918) and Georges Rayet (1839-1906), French astronomers
Wolf-Rayet star	0.
	syl	Wolf-Ray:et star
	pron	<1wulf> <1rA*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of over 100 very hot intensely luminous stars surrounded by a rapidly expanding envelope of gas. Sometimes shortened to {W star}.
wolf's-bane	alt
	head	wolfsbane
	or	wolfsbane
	syl	wolf's-bane
	pron	<1wulfs2bAn>
	pos	n.
wolfsbane	0.
	or	wolf's-bane
	syl	wolfs+bane
	pron	<1wulfs2bAn>
	pos	n.
	def	variants of {wolfbane}.
Wolfsburg	0.
	syl	Wolfs+burg
	pron	German <1vclfsburk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE West Germany, in Lower Saxony: founded in 1938; motor-vehicle industry. Pop.: 133971 (1974 est.).
wolf spider	0.
	syl	wolf spi+der
	pos	n.
	def	any spider of the family which chase their prey to catch it. Also called: {hunting spider}.
wolf whistle	1.
	syl	wolf whis+tle
	pos	n.
	def	a whistle made by a man to express admiration of a woman's appearance.
wolf-whistle	infl
	head	wolf whistle
	syl	wolf-whis:tle.
	pos	vb.
wolf whistle	2.
	syl	wolf whis+tle
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by at
	def	to make such a whistle (at someone).
wollastonite	ety	C19: named after W. H. Wollaston (1766-1828), English physicist
wollastonite	0.
	syl	wol+las+ton+ite
	pron	<1wul*st*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a white or grey mineral consisting of calcium silicate in triclinic crystalline form: occurs in metamorphosed limestones. Formula: CaSiO\3.
Wollongong	0.
	syl	Wol+lon+gong
	pron	<1wul*G2goG>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E Australia, in E New South Wales on the Pacific: an early centre of daily farming; now a coal-mining and heavy industrial centre. Pop.: 211240 (1975 est.).
wolly	ety	perhaps from #7olive 
wollies	infl
	head	wolly
	syl	wol+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wolly	0.
	syl	wol+ly
	pron	<1woli>
	pos	n.
	qual	East London dialect.
	def	a pickled cucumber or olive. @
Wolof	infl
	or	Wolofs
	syl	Wol+of
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Wolofs	infl
	head	Wolof
	or	Wolof
	syl	Wol+ofs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Wolof	1.
	syl	Wol+of
	pron	<1wolof>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa living chiefly in Senegal.
Wolof	2.
	syl	Wol+of
	pron	<1wolof>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the West Atlantic branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Thomas	infl
	head	Wolsey
	syl	Thom:as.
	pos	n.
Wolsey	0.
	syl	Wol:sey
	pron	<1wulzi>
	pos	n.
	def	??1475-1530, English cardinal and statesman; archbishop of York (1514-30); lord chancellor (1515-29). He dominated Henry VIII's foreign and domestic policies but his failure to obtain papal consent for the king's divorce from Catherine of Aragon led to his arrest for high treason (1530); he died on the journey to face trial.
wolfer	alt
	head	wolver
	or	wolver
	syl	wolf+er
	pos	n.
wolver	0.
	or	wolfer
	syl	wolv+er
	pron	<1wulv*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hunts wolves.
Wolverhampton	0.
	syl	Wol+ver+hamp+ton
	pron	<2wulv*1h@mpt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W central England, in the West Midlands: iron and steel foundries. Pop.: 268847 (1971).
wolverine	ety	C16 wolvering, from #7wolf+ -#7{ing %3} (later altered to -ine) 
wolverine	0.
	syl	wol+ver+ine
	pron	<1wulv*2rEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a large musteline mammal, of northern forests of Eurasia and North America having dark very thick water-resistant fur. Also called: {glutton}.
wolves	0.
	syl	wolves
	pron	<wulvz>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {wolf}.
woman	ety	Old English w*_ifmann, wimman; from #7wife+man (human being)
women	infl
	head	woman
	syl	wom+en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
woman	1.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an adult female human being.
woman	2.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	female or feminine.
	exam	1	a woman politician;
	exam	2	woman talk.
woman	3.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	women collectively; womankind.
woman	4.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	usually preceded by the
	def	feminine nature or feelings.
	exam	1	babies bring out the woman in her.
woman	5.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a female servant or domestic help.
woman	6.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man considered as having female characteristics, such as meekness or cowardliness.
woman	7.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a wife, mistress, or girlfriend.
the little woman	8.
	head	woman
	syl	the little woman.
	qual	Informal.
	def	one's wife.
woman of the streets	9.
	head	woman
	syl	woman of the streets.
	def	a prostitute.
woman	10.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Rare.
	def	to provide with women.
woman	11.
	syl	wom+an
	pron	<1wum*n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to make effeminate.
womanless	sub
	head	woman
	syl	wom+an+less
	pos	adj.
womanhood	1.
	syl	wom+an+hood
	pron	<1wum*n2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	the state or quality of being a woman or being womanly.
womanhood	2.
	syl	wom+an+hood
	pron	<1wum*n2hud>
	pos	n.
	def	women collectively.
womanish	1.
	syl	wom+an+ish
	pron	<1wum*niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	having qualities or characteristics regarded as unsuitable to a strong character of either sex, esp. a man.
womanish	2.
	syl	wom+an+ish
	pron	<1wum*niS>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or suitable for a woman.
womanishly	sub
	head	womanish
	syl	wom+an+ish+ly
	pos	adv.
womanishness	sub
	head	womanish
	syl	wom+an+ish+ness
	pos	n.
womanise	alt
	head	womanize
	or	womanize
	syl	wom+an+ise
	pron	<1wum*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
womanize	1.
	or	womanise
	syl	wom+an+ize
	pron	<1wum*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	Informal. of a man
	def	to indulge in many casual affairs with women; philander.
womanize	2.
	or	womanise
	syl	wom+an+ize
	pron	<1wum*2nIz>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make effeminate.
womanizer	sub
	head	womanize
	or	womaniser
	syl	wom+an+2iz+er
	pos	n.
womaniser	sub
	head	womanize
	or	womanizer
	syl	wom+an+2is+er
	pos	n.
womankind	0.
	syl	wom+an+kind
	pron	<1wum*n2kInd>
	pos	n.
	def	the female members of the human race; women collectively.
womanly	1.
	syl	wom+an+ly
	pron	<1wum*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	possessing qualities, such as warmth, attractiveness, etc., generally regarded as typical of a woman, esp. a mature woman.
womanly	2.
	syl	wom+an+ly
	pron	<1wum*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	characteristic of or belonging to a woman.
womanliness	sub
	head	womanly
	syl	wom+an+li+ness
	pos	n.
womb	ety	Old English wamb; related to Old Norse vomb, Gothic wamba, Middle Low German wamme, Swedish v*%amm 
womb	1.
	syl	womb
	pron	<wu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {uterus}.
womb	2.
	syl	womb
	pron	<wu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a hollow space enclosing something, esp. when dark, warm, or sheltering.
womb	3.
	syl	womb
	pron	<wu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where something is conceived.
	exam	1	the Near East is the womb of western civilization.
womb	4.
	syl	womb
	pron	<wu:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the belly.
wombed	sub
	head	womb
	syl	wombed
	pos	adj.
womblike	sub
	head	womb
	syl	womb+like
	pos	adj.
wombat	ety	C18: from a native Australian language
wombat	0.
	syl	wom+bat
	pron	<1womb@t>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two burrowing herbivorous Australian marsupials, or constituing the family (or and having short limbs, a heavy body, and coarse dense fur.
women	0.
	syl	wom+en
	pron	<1wimin>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {woman}.
womenfolks	alt
	head	womenfolk
	or	womenfolk
	syl	wom:en+folks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. (sometimes
womenfolk	1.
	or	womenfolks
	syl	wom:en+folk
	pron	<1wimin2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	women collectively.
womenfolk	2.
	or	womenfolks
	syl	wom:en+folk
	pron	<1wimin2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a group of women, esp. the female members of one's family.
Women's Institute	0.
	syl	Wom:en's In+sti+tute
	pos	n.
	usage	in Commonwealth countries
	def	a society for women interested in the problems of the home and in engaging in social activities.
Women's Liberation	0.
	syl	Wom+en's Lib+er:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a movement directed towards the removal of attitudes and practices that preserve inequalities based upon the assumption that men are superior to women. Also called: {women's lib}.
women's suffrage	0.
	syl	wom+en's suf+frage
	pos	n.
	def	the right of women to vote. See also {suffragette}.
womera	0.
	syl	wom+er:a
	pron	<1wum*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {woomera}.
won	H1.0.
	syl	won
	pos	w^n; vb.
	def	the past tense of {win%1}.
won	infl
	syl	won.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
won	H2.1.
	syl	won
	pron	<won>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of North Korea, divided into 100 chon.
won	H2.2.
	syl	won
	pron	<won>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of South Korea, divided into 100 chon.
won	xref
	syl	won
	pron	<won>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {hwan}.
won	ety	Old English wunian to become accustomed to; related to #7win %1#7, wynn 
wons	infl
	head	won
	syl	wons
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
wonning	infl
	head	won
	syl	won+ning
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
wonned	infl
	head	won
	syl	wonned.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
won	H3.0.
	syl	won
	pron	<w^n, wun, w*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to live or dwell.
wonder	ety	Old English wundor; related to Old Saxon wundar, Old Norse undr, German Wunder 
wonder	1.
	syl	won+der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	the feeling excited by something strange; a mixture of surprise, curiosity, and sometimes awe.
wonder	2.
	syl	won+der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	something that causes such a feeling, such as a miracle.
wonder	3.
	syl	won+der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Seven Wonders of the World}.
wonder	4.
	syl	won+der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	exciting wonder by virtue of spectacular results achieved, feats performed, etc..
	exam	1	a wonder drug;
	exam	2	a wonder horse.
wondo	5.
	head	wonder
	or	work wonders
	syl	won+do
	def	to achieve spectacularly fine results.
for a wonder	6.
	head	wonder
	syl	for a wonder.
	def	surprisingly or amazingly.
nine days' wonder	7.
	head	wonder
	syl	nine days' wonder.
	def	a subject that arouses general surprise or public interest for a short time.
no wonder	8.
	head	wonder
	syl	no wonder.
	usage	sentence connector; I am
	def	not surprised at all (that).
	exam	1	no wonder he couldn't come.
small wonder	9.
	head	wonder
	syl	small wonder.
	usage	sentence connector; I am
	def	hardly surprised (that).
	exam	1	small wonder he couldn't make it tonight.
wonder	10.
	syl	won+der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; often foll. by about
	def	to indulge in speculative inquiry, often accompanied by an element of doubt (concerning something).
	exam	1	I wondered about what she said;
	exam	2	I wonder what happened.
wonder	11.
	syl	won+der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	may take a clause as object; often foll. by at
	def	to be amazed (at something).
	exam	1	I wonder at your impudence.
wonderer	sub
	head	wonder
	syl	won+der+er
	pos	n.
wonderless	sub
	head	wonder
	syl	won+der+less
	pos	adj.
Stevie	infl
	head	Wonder
	syl	Stev:ie.
	pos	n.
Wonder	0.
	syl	Won:der
	pron	<1w^nd*>
	pos	n.
	def	original name born 1950, U.S. rock singer, pianist, harmonica player, and songwriter. His recordings include (1963) and the albums (1972), (1972), (1973), (1974), and (1976).
wonderful	1.
	syl	won+der+ful
	pron	<1w^nd*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	exciting a feeling of wonder; marvellous or strange.
wonderful	2.
	syl	won+der+ful
	pron	<1w^nd*ful>
	pos	adj.
	def	extremely fine; excellent.
wonderfully	sub
	head	wonderful
	syl	won+der+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wonderfulness	sub
	head	wonderful
	syl	won+der+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wonderland	1.
	syl	won:der+land
	pron	<1w^nd*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary land of marvels or wonders.
wonderland	2.
	syl	won:der+land
	pron	<1w^nd*2l@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an actual place or scene of great or strange beauty or wonder.
wonderment	1.
	syl	won+der+ment
	pron	<1w^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	rapt surprise; awe.
wonderment	2.
	syl	won+der+ment
	pron	<1w^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	puzzled interest;
wonderment	3.
	syl	won+der+ment
	pron	<1w^nd*m*nt>
	pos	n.
	def	something that excites wonder.
wonderwork	0.
	syl	won:der+work
	pron	<1w^nd*2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	something done or made that excites wonder; miracle or wonder.
wonder-worker	sub
	head	wonderwork
	syl	won:der-2work:er
	pos	n.
wonder-working	sub
	head	wonderwork
	syl	won:der-2work:ing
	pos	n. adj.
wondrous	1.
	syl	won+drous
	pron	<1w^ndr*s>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	exciting wonder; marvellous.
wondrously	sub
	head	wondrous
	syl	won+drous+ly
	pos	adv.
wondrousness	sub
	head	wondrous
	syl	won+drous+ness
	pos	n.
wonga-wonga	ety	from a native Australian language
wonga-wonga	1.
	syl	won:ga-won:ga
	pron	<1woG*1woG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a large Australian pigeon,
wonga-wonga	2.
	syl	won:ga-won:ga
	pron	<1woG*1woG*>
	pos	n.
	def	an Australian evergreen vine of the genus or esp.
wonky	ety	C20: variant of dialect wanky, from Old English wancol 
wonkier	infl
	head	wonky
	syl	won+ki+er
	pos	adj.
wonkiest	infl
	head	wonky
	syl	won+ki+est.
	pos	adj.
wonky	1.
	syl	won+ky
	pron	<1woGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	shaky or unsteady.
wonky	2.
	syl	won+ky
	pron	<1woGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	not in correct alignment; askew.
wonky	3.
	syl	won+ky
	pron	<1woGki>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	liable to break down or develop a fault.
Wonsan	0.
	syl	Won+san
	pron	<1won1s@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in SE North Korea, on the Sea of Japan: oil refineries. Pop.: 215000 (1967 est.).
wont	ety	Old English gewunod, past participle of wunian to be accustomed to; related to Old High German wun*_en (German wohnen) , Old Norse una to be satisfied; see #7wean, wish, winsome 
wont	1.
	syl	wont
	pron	<w*unt>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	accustomed (to doing something).
	exam	1	he was wont to come early.
wont	2.
	syl	wont
	pron	<w*unt>
	pos	n.
	def	a manner or action habitually employed by or associated with someone (often in the phrases {as is my wont, as is his wont}, etc.).
wont	3.
	syl	wont
	pron	<w*unt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; tr.
	usage	usually passive
	def	to become or cause to become accustomed.
won't	0.
	syl	won't
	pron	<w*unt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	will not.
wonted	1.
	syl	wont+ed
	pron	<1w*untid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	accustomed or habituated (to doing something).
wonted	2.
	syl	wont+ed
	pron	<1w*untid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	customary; usual.
	exam	1	she is in her wonted place.
won ton	ety	from Chinese (Cantonese) wan t'an pastry
won ton	1.
	syl	won ton
	pron	<1won> <1ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chinese cookery.
	def	a dumpling filled with spiced minced pork, usually served in soup.
won ton	2.
	syl	won ton
	pron	<1won> <1ton>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chinese cookery.
	def	soup containing such dumplings.
woo	ety	Old English w*_ogian, of obscure origin
woos	infl
	head	woo
	syl	woos
	pos	vb.
wooing	infl
	head	woo
	syl	woo+ing
	pos	vb.
wooed	infl
	head	woo
	syl	wooed.
	pos	vb.
woo	1.
	syl	woo
	pron	<wu:>
	pos	vb.
	def	to seek the affection, favour, or love of (a woman) with a view to marriage.
woo	2.
	syl	woo
	pron	<wu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seek after zealously or hopefully.
	exam	1	to woo fame.
woo	3.
	syl	woo
	pron	<wu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to bring upon oneself (good or evil results) by one's own action.
woo	4.
	syl	woo
	pron	<wu:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to beg or importune (someone).
wooer	sub
	head	woo
	syl	woo+er
	pos	n.
wooingly	sub
	head	woo
	syl	woo+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
wood	ety	Old English widu, wudu; related to Old High German witu, Old Norse vithr 
wood	H1.1.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the hard fibrous substance consisting of xylem tissue that occurs beneath the bark in trees, shrubs, and similar plants.
wood	H1.2.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the trunks of trees that have been cut and prepared for use as a building material.
wood	H1.3.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a collection of trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses, etc., usually dominated by one or a few species of tree: usually smaller than a forest.
	exam	1	an oak wood.
wood	H1.4.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	fuel; firewood.
wood	H1.5.a.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	a long-shafted club with a wooden head, used for driving: numbered from 1 to 5 according to size, angle of face, etc.
wood	H1.5.b.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wood shot.
wood	H1.6.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	the frame of a racket.
	exam	1	he hit a winning shot off the wood.
wood	H1.7.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the biased wooden bowls used in the game of bowls.
wood	H1.8.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	short for {woodwind}. See also {{woods} (sense 3}).
wood	H1.9.a.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	casks, barrels, etc., made of wood.
from the wood	9.b.
	head	wood
	syl	from the wood.
	usage	of a beverage
	def	from a wooden container rather than a metal or glass one.
have (got) the wood on	10.
	head	wood
	syl	have (got) the wood on.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	to have an advantage over.
out of the wood	11.
	head	wood
	or	woods
	syl	out of the wood
	def	clear of or safe from dangers or doubts.
	exam	1	we're not out of the woods yet.
see the wood for the trees	12.
	head	wood
	syl	see the wood for the trees.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	to obtain a general view of a situation, problem, etc., without allowing details to cloud one's analysis.
	exam	1	he can't see the wood for the trees.
wood	H1.13.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of, used for, employing, or handling wood.
	exam	1	a wood fire.
wood	H1.14.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	dwelling in, concerning, or situated in a wood.
	exam	1	a wood nymph.
wood	H1.15.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to plant a wood upon.
wood	H1.16.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	vb.
	def	to supply or be supplied with fuel or firewood.
woodless	sub
	head	wood
	syl	wood+less
	pos	adj.
wood	ety	Old English w*_od; related to Old High German wuot (German Wut) , Old Norse *_othr, Gothic w*_oths, Latin v*_at*_es seer
wood	H2.0.
	syl	wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	raging or raving like a maniac.
Wood	0.
	syl	Wood
	pron	<wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Hen@.ry (Joseph}) . 1869-1944, English conductor, who founded the Promenade Concerts in London.
wood alcohol	0.
	syl	wood al+co+hol
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {methanol}.
wood-and-water joey	ety	from the biblical phrase @6hewers of wood and drawers of water @9 (Joshua 9:21) and #7joey 
wood-and-water joey	0.
	syl	wood-and-wa:ter jo:ey
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a person employed to carry out menial tasks.
wood anemone	0.
	syl	wood a:nem:o+ne
	pos	n.
	def	any of several woodland anemone plants, esp. of E North America and of Europe, having finely divided leaves and solitary white flowers. Also called: {windflower}.
wood ant	0.
	syl	wood ant
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown European ant, typically living in anthills in woodlands.
wood avens	0.
	syl	wood av+ens
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {herb bennet}.
woodbine	1.
	syl	wood+bine
	pron	<1wu:d2bIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a honeysuckle, of Europe, SW Asia, and N Africa, having fragrant yellow flowers.
American woodbine	2.
	head	woodbine
	syl	American woodbine.
	def	a related North Ameri?!can plant,
woodbine	3.
	syl	wood+bine
	pron	<1wu:d2bIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	another name for {{Virginia creeper} (sense 1)}.
woodbine	4.
	syl	wood+bine
	pron	<1wu:d2bIn>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	an Englishman.
wood block	1.
	syl	wood block
	pos	n.
	def	a small rectangular flat block of wood that is laid with others as a floor surface.
wood block	2.
	syl	wood block
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	another word for {Chinese block}.
woodborer	1.
	syl	wood+bor:er
	pron	<1wud2bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various beetles of the families etc., the larvae of which bore into and damage wood.
woodborer	2.
	syl	wood+bor:er
	pron	<1wud2bc:r*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other unrelated invertebrates that bore into wood.
woodcarving	1.
	syl	wood+carv:ing
	pron	<1wud2ka:viG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of carving wood, esp. as an art form.
woodcarving	2.
	syl	wood+carv:ing
	pron	<1wud2ka:viG>
	pos	n.
	def	a work of art produced by carving wood.
woodcarver	sub
	head	woodcarving
	syl	wood+2carv:er
	pos	n.
woodchat shrike	alt
	head	woodchat
	or	woodchat
	syl	wood+chat shrike
	pron	<1wud2C@t>
	pos	n.
woodchat	0.
	or	woodchat shrike
	syl	wood+chat
	pron	<1wud2C@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a songbird, of Europe and N Africa, having a black-and-white plumage with a reddish-brown crown and a hooked bill: family (shrikes).
woodchuck	ety	C17: by folk etymology from Cree otcheck fisher, marten
woodchuck	0.
	syl	wood+chuck
	pron	<1wud2C^k>
	pos	n.
	def	a North American marmot, having coarse reddish-brown fur. Also called: {ground hog}.
wood coal	0.
	syl	wood coal
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lignite} or {charcoal}.
woodcock	1.
	syl	wood+cock
	pron	<1wud2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World game bird, resembling the snipe but larger and having shorter legs and neck: family (sandpipers, etc.), order
woodcock	2.
	syl	wood+cock
	pron	<1wud2kok>
	pos	n.
	def	a related North American bird,
woodcock	3.
	syl	wood+cock
	pron	<1wud2kok>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a simpleton.
woodcraft	1.
	syl	wood+craft
	pron	<1wud2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	ability and experience in matters concerned with living in a wood or forest.
woodcraft	2.
	syl	wood+craft
	pron	<1wud2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	ability or skill at woodwork, carving, etc.
woodcraft	3.
	syl	wood+craft
	pron	<1wud2kra:ft>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	skill in caring for trees.
woodcraftsman	sub
	head	woodcraft
	syl	wood+2crafts+man
	pos	n.
woodcut	1.
	syl	wood+cut
	pron	<1wud2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a block of wood with a design, illustration, etc., cut along the grain, from which prints are made.
woodcut	2.
	syl	wood+cut
	pron	<1wud2k^t>
	pos	n.
	def	a print from a woodcut.
woodcutter	1.
	syl	wood+cut+ter
	pron	<1wud2k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who fells trees or chops wood.
woodcutter	2.
	syl	wood+cut+ter
	pron	<1wud2k^t*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who makes woodcuts.
woodcutting	sub
	head	woodcutter
	syl	wood+2cut:ting
	pos	n.
wood duck	0.
	syl	wood duck
	pos	n.
	def	a duck, of wooded swamps, lakes, etc., in North America, having a very brightly coloured plumage in the male.
wooded	0.a.
	syl	wood+ed
	pron	<1wudid>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or abounding in woods or trees.
wooded	0.b.
	syl	wood+ed
	pron	<1wudid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a soft-wooded tree.
wooden	1.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	def	made from or consisting of wood.
wooden	2.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	def	awkward or clumsy.
wooden	3.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	def	bereft of spirit or animation.
	exam	1	a wooden expression.
wooden	4.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	def	obstinately unyielding.
	exam	1	a wooden attitude.
wooden	5.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	def	mentally slow or dull.
wooden	6.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	def	not highly resonant.
	exam	1	a wooden thud.
wooden	7.
	syl	wood+en
	pron	<1wudN>
	pos	adj.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	to fell or kill (a person or animal). &- {#!wood+en+ly}
woodenness	sub
	head	wooden
	syl	wood+en+ness
	pos	n.
wood engraving	1.
	syl	wood en+grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the art of engraving pictures or designs on wood for printing by cutting across the grain.
wood engraving	2.
	syl	wood en+grav+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a block of wood so engraved or a print taken from it.
wood engraver	sub
	head	wood engraving
	syl	wood en+grav+er
	pos	n.
woodenhead	0.
	syl	wood:en+head
	pron	<1wudN2hed>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a dull, foolish, or unintelligent person.
woodenheaded	sub
	head	woodenhead
	syl	wood:en+1head:ed
	pos	adj.
woodenheadedness	sub
	head	woodenhead
	syl	wood:en+1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
Wooden Horse	0.
	syl	Wood+en: Horse
	usage	n.@T
	def	anothe@Tr@T name@T for@T the {{Trojan @T Horse} (sense 1)}. 1}).
wooden spoon	0.
	syl	wood+en spoon
	pos	n.
	def	a booby prize, esp. in sporting contests.
woodgrouse	0.
	syl	wood+grouse
	pron	<1wud2graus>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {capercaillie}.
wood hyacinth	0.
	syl	wood hy:a+cinth
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {{bluebell} (sense 1)}.
wood ibis	0.
	syl	wood i:bis
	pos	n.
	def	any of several storks having a downward-curved bill, esp. of America and of Africa.
woodland	0.a.
	syl	wood+land
	pron	<1wudl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	land that is mostly covered with woods or dense growths of trees and shrubs.
woodland	0.b.
	syl	wood+land
	pron	<1wudl*nd>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	woodland fauna.
woodlander	sub
	head	woodland
	syl	wood+land:er
	pos	n.
woodlark	0.
	syl	wood+lark
	pron	<1wud2la:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World lark, similar to but slightly smaller than the skylark.
wood lot	0.
	syl	wood lot
	pos	n.
	def	an area restricted to the growing of trees. Also called (esp. Canadian): {bush lot}.
woodlice	infl
	head	woodlouse
	syl	wood+lice
	pron	<-2lIs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
woodlouse	0.
	syl	wood+louse
	pron	<1wud2laus>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various small terrestrial isopod crustaceans of the genera etc., which have a flattened segmented body and occur in damp habitats. See also {pill bug}.
woodmen	infl
	head	woodman
	syl	wood+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
woodman	1.
	syl	wood+man
	pron	<1wudm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who looks after and fells trees used for timber.
woodman	2.
	syl	wood+man
	pron	<1wudm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {woodsman}.
woodman	3.
	syl	wood+man
	pron	<1wudm*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a hunter who is knowledgeable about woods and the animals living in them.
woodnote	0.
	syl	wood+note
	pron	<1wud2n*ut>
	pos	n.
	def	a natural musical note or song, like that of a wild bird.
wood nymph	0.
	syl	wood nymph
	pos	n.
	def	one of a class of nymphs fabled to inhabit the woods, such as a dryad.
woodpecker	0.
	syl	wood+peck:er
	pron	<1wud2pek*>
	pos	n.
	def	any climbing bird of the family typically having a brightly coloured plumage and strong chisel-like bill with which they bore into trees for insects: order
wood pigeon	0.
	syl	wood pig+eon
	pos	n.
	def	a large Eurasian pigeon, having white patches on the wings and neck. Also called: {ringdove, cushat}.
woodpile	1.
	syl	wood+pile
	pron	<1wud2pIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a pile or heap of firewood.
nigger in the woodpile	2.
	head	woodpile
	syl	nigger in the woodpile.
	def	See {{nigger} (sense 3}).
wood pitch	0.
	syl	wood pitch
	pos	n.
	def	the dark viscid residue left after the distillation of wood tar: used as a binder in briquettes.
wood pulp	1.
	syl	wood pulp
	pos	n.
	def	wood that has been ground to a fine pulp for use in making newsprint and other cheap forms of paper.
wood pulp	2.
	syl	wood pulp
	pos	n.
	def	finely pulped wood that has been digested by a chemical, such as caustic soda, and sometimes bleached: used in making paper.
wood rat	0.
	syl	wood rat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pack rat}.
woodruff	ety	Old English wudurofe, from #7wood %1#7+ r*_ofe, related to Old High German ruoba, Middle Low German r*_ove (beet)root, Latin r*_epere to creep
woodruff	0.
	syl	wood+ruff
	pron	<1wudr^f>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several rubiaceous plants of the genus esp. (or ({sweet woodruff}) , of Eurasia, which has small sweet-scented white flowers and whorls of narrow fragrant leaves used to flavour wine and liqueurs and in perfumery.
woodrush	0.
	syl	wood+rush
	pron	<1wud2r^S>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various juncaceous plants of the genus chiefly of cold and temperate regions of the N hemisphere, having grasslike leaves and small brown flowers.
woods	1.
	syl	woods
	pron	<wudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	closely packed trees forming a forest or wood, esp. a specific one.
woods	2.
	syl	woods
	pron	<wudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another word for {{backwoods} (sense 2}).
woods	3.
	syl	woods
	pron	<wudz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the woodwind instruments in an orchestra. See also {{wood%1} (sense 8}).
our	infl
	head	woods
	syl	our
Lake of the	infl
	head	Woods
	syl	Lake of the.
	pos	n.
Woods	0.
	syl	Woods
	pos	n.
	def	See {Lake of the Woods}.
woodscrew	0.
	syl	wood+screw
	pron	<1wud2skru:>
	pos	n.
	def	a metal screw that tapers to a point so that it can be driven into wood by a screwdriver.
Woodser	0.
	syl	Wood+ser
	pron	<1wudz*>
	pos	n.
	def	See {{Jimmy Woodser}}.
woodshed	0.
	syl	wood+shed
	pron	<1wud2Sed>
	pos	n.
	def	a small outbuilding where firewood, garden tools, etc., are stored.
woodsia	0.
	syl	wood+si:a
	pron	<1wudzi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any small fern of the genus of temperate and cold regions, having tufted rhizomes and numerous wiry fronds: family
woodsmen	infl
	head	woodsman
	syl	woods+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
woodsman	0.
	syl	woods+man
	pron	<1wudzm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who lives in a wood or who is skilled in woodcraft. Also called: {woodman}.
wood sorrel	0.
	syl	wood sor+rel
	pos	n.
	def	a Eurasian plant, having trifoliate leaves, an underground creeping stem, and white purple-veined flowers: family
wood spirit	0.
	syl	wood spir+it
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {methanol}.
wood sugar	0.
	syl	wood sug+ar
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	another name for {xylose}.
woodsier	infl
	head	woodsy
	syl	woods:i+er
	pos	adj.
woodsiest	infl
	head	woodsy
	syl	woods:i+est.
	pos	adj.
woodsy	0.
	syl	woods:y
	pron	<1wudzi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	of, reminiscent of, or connected with the woods.
wood tar	0.
	syl	wood tar
	pos	n.
	def	any tar produced by the destructive distillation of wood: used in producing tarred cord and rope and formerly in medicine as disinfectants and antiseptics.
wood vinegar	0.
	syl	wood vin+e:gar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {pyroligneous acid}.
wood warbler	1.
	syl	wood war+bler
	pos	n.
	def	a European woodland warbler, with a dull yellow plumage.
wood warbler	2.
	syl	wood war+bler
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {American warbler}. See {{warbler} (sense 3}).
wood wasp	0.
	syl	wood wasp
	pos	n.
	def	another name for the {horntail}.
woodwaxen	0.
	syl	wood+wax+en
	pron	<1wud2w@ksN>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {dyer's-greenweed}.
woodwind	1.
	syl	wood+wind
	pron	<1wud2wind>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of, relating to, or denoting a type of wind instrument, excluding the brass instruments, formerly made of wood but now often made of metal, such as the flute or clarinet.
woodwind	2.
	syl	wood+wind
	pron	<1wud2wind>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	qual	Music.
	def	woodwind instruments collectively.
woodwork	1.
	syl	wood+work
	pron	<1wud2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, craft, or skill of making things in wood; carpentry.
woodwork	2.
	syl	wood+work
	pron	<1wud2wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	components made of wood, such as doors, staircases, etc.
woodworker	0.
	syl	wood+work:er
	pron	<1wud2wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who works in wood, such as a carpenter, joiner, or cabinet-maker.
woodworking	1.
	syl	wood+work:ing
	pron	<1wud2wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of working wood.
woodworking	2.
	syl	wood+work:ing
	pron	<1wud2wR:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or used in woodworking.
woodworm	1.
	syl	wood+worm
	pron	<1wud2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insect larvae that bore into wooden furniture, etc., esp. the larvae of the furniture beetle, and the deathwatch beetle.
woodworm	2.
	syl	wood+worm
	pron	<1wud2wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the condition caused in wood by any of these larvae.
woodier	infl
	head	woody
	syl	wood:i+er
	pos	adj.
woodiest	infl
	head	woody
	syl	wood:i+est.
	pos	adj.
woody	1.
	syl	wood:y
	pron	<1wudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	abounding in or covered with forest or woods.
woody	2.
	syl	wood:y
	pron	<1wudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	connected with, belonging to, or situated in a wood.
woody	3.
	syl	wood:y
	pron	<1wudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of or containing wood or lignin.
	exam	1	woody tissue;
	exam	2	woody stems.
woody	4.
	syl	wood:y
	pron	<1wudi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling wood in hardness or texture.
woodiness	sub
	head	woody
	syl	wood:i+ness
	pos	n.
woody nightshade	0.
	syl	wood:y night+shade
	pos	n.
	def	a scrambling woody Eurasian solanaceous plant, having purple flowers with recurved petals and a protruding cone of yellow anthers and producing poisonous red berry-like fruits. Also called: {bittersweet}.
woof	ety	Old English *_owef, from *_o-, perhaps from #7on,+ wef #7web (see #7weave) ; modern form influenced by #7warp 
woof	H1.1.
	syl	woof
	pron	<wu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	the crosswise yarns that fill the warp yarns in weaving; weft.
woof	H1.2.
	syl	woof
	pron	<wu:f>
	pos	n.
	def	a woven fabric or its texture.
woof	H2.1.
	syl	woof
	pron	<wuf>
	pos	interj.
	def	an imitation of the bark or growl of a dog.
woof	H2.2.
	syl	woof
	pron	<wuf>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of dogs
	def	to bark or growl.
woofer	0.
	syl	woof+er
	pron	<1wu:f*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loudspeaker used in high-fidelity systems for the reproduction of low audio frequencies.
wool	ety	Old English wull; related to Old Frisian, Middle Dutch wulle, Old High German wolla (German Wolle) , Old Norse ull, Latin l*_ana and vellus fleece
wool	1.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	def	the outer coat of sheep, yaks, etc., which consists of short curly hairs.
wool	2.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	def	yarn spun from the coat of sheep, etc., used in weaving, knitting, etc.
wool	3.a.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	def	cloth or a garment made from this yarn.
wool	3.b.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a wool dress.
wool	4.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain fibrous materials.
	exam	1	glass wool;
	exam	2	steel wool.
wool	5.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short thick curly hair.
wool	6.
	syl	wool
	pron	<wul>
	pos	n.
	def	a tangled mass of soft fine hairs that occurs in certain plants.
dyed in the wool	7.
	head	wool
	syl	dyed in the wool.
	def	con?!firmed in one's beliefs or opinions.
woolose	8.
	head	wool
	or	keep one's wool
	syl	woolose
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	to lose (or keep) one's temper.
pull the wool over someone's eyes	9.
	head	wool
	syl	pull the wool over someone's eyes.
	def	to deceive or delude someone.
wool-like	sub
	head	wool
	syl	wool-2like
	pos	adj.
wool clip	0.
	syl	wool clip
	pos	n.
	def	the total amount of wool shorn from a particular flock, or from flocks in a particular region or country, in one year.
Leonard Sidney	1.
	head	Woolf
	syl	Leon:ard Sid:ney.
	def	1880-1969, English publisher and political writer.
Woolf	2.
	syl	Woolf
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	def	his wife, {Vir@.gin@.i@.a}. 1882-1941, English novelist and critic. Her novels, which include (1925), (1927), (1931), and (1941), employ such techniques as the interior monologue and stream of consciousness.
grease	alt
	head	wool fat
	or	wool fat
	syl	grease
	pos	n.
wool fat	0.
	or	grease
	syl	wool fat
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {lanolin}.
woolfell	0.
	syl	wool+fell
	pron	<1wul2fel>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	the skin of a sheep or similar animal with the fleece still attached.
woolgathering	0.
	syl	wool+gath:er+ing
	pron	<1wul2g@@d*riG>
	pos	n.
	def	idle or absent-minded indulgence in fantasy; daydreaming.
woolgatherer	sub
	head	woolgathering
	syl	wool+2gath:er+er
	pos	n.
woolgrower	0.
	syl	wool+grow:er
	pron	<1wul2gr*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who keeps sheep for their wool.
woolgrowing	sub
	head	woolgrower
	syl	wool+2grow:ing
	pos	n. adj.
woolen	alt
	head	woollen
	or	woollen
	syl	wool+en
	pron	<1wul*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
woollen	1.
	or	woolen
	syl	wool+len
	pron	<1wul*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or consisting partly or wholly of wool.
woollen	2.
	or	woolen
	syl	wool+len
	pron	<1wul*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a garment or piece of cloth made wholly or partly of wool, esp. a knitted one.
Woolley	0.
	syl	Wool:ley
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir ({Charles) Leon@.ard}. 1880-1960, English archaeologist, noted for his excavations at Ur in Mesopotamia (1922-34).
wooly	alt
	head	woolly
	or	woolly
	syl	wool:y
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S. (often
woollier	infl
	head	woolly
	syl	wool+li+er
	pos	adj.
woolliest	infl
	head	woolly
	syl	wool+li+est.
	pos	adj.
woolly	1.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	adj.
	def	consisting of, resembling, or having the nature of wool.
woolly	2.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered or clothed in wool or something resembling it.
woolly	3.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	adj.
	def	lacking clarity or substance.
	exam	1	woolly thinking.
woolly	4.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	covered with long soft whitish hairs.
	exam	1	woolly stems.
woolly	5.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
	def	recalling the rough and lawless period of the early West of America (esp. in the phrase {wild and woolly) }.
woollies	infl
	head	woolly
	syl	wool+lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
woolly	6.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a garment, such as a sweater, made of wool or something similar.
woolly	7.
	or	wooly
	syl	wool+ly
	pron	<1wuli>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S. and Austral. (usually pl.
	def	a slang word for {sheep}.
woollily	sub
	head	woolly
	syl	wool+li+ly
	pos	adv.
woolliness	sub
	head	woolly
	syl	wool+li+ness
	pos	n.
woolly bear	0.
	syl	wool+ly bear
	pos	n.
	def	the caterpillar of any of various tiger moths, esp. of Europe and of North America, having a dense covering of soft hairs.
woollybutt	0.
	syl	wool+ly+butt
	pron	<1wuli2b^t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several eucalyptus trees, esp. having loose fibrous bark around the base of the trunk.
woolpack	1.
	syl	wool+pack
	pron	<1wul2p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the cloth or canvas wrapping used to pack a bale of wool.
woolpack	2.
	syl	wool+pack
	pron	<1wul2p@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a bale of wool.
woolsack	1.
	syl	wool+sack
	pron	<1wul2s@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a sack containing or intended to contain wool.
woolsack	2.
	syl	wool+sack
	pron	<1wul2s@k>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	the seat of the Lord Chancellor in the House of Lords, formerly made of a large square sack of wool.
wool-sorter's disease	0.
	syl	wool-sort:er's dis+ease
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {anthrax}.
wool stapler	0.
	syl	wool sta+pler
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sorts wool into different grades or classifications.
wool-stapling	sub
	head	wool stapler
	syl	wool-2sta:pling
	pos	n. adj.
Frank Winfield	infl
	head	Woolworth
	syl	Frank Win:field
	pron	<1win2fEld>
	pos	n.
Woolworth	0.
	syl	Wool:worth
	pron	<1wulw*T>
	pos	n.
	def	1852-1919, U.S. merchant; founder of an international chain of department stores selling inexpensive goods.
woomera	ety	from a native Australian language
womera	alt
	head	woomera
	or	woomera
	syl	wom+er:a
	pron	<1wum*r*>
	pos	n.
woomera	0.
	or	womera
	syl	woom+er:a
	pron	<1wum*r*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	a type of notched stick used by Australian Aborigines to increase leverage and propulsion in the throwing of a spear.
Woomera	0.
	syl	Woom+er:a
	pron	<1wum*r*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in South Australia: site of the Long Range Weapons Establishment. Pop.: 4082 (1971).
Woop Woop	0.
	syl	Woop Woop
	pron	<1wu:p> <2wu:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a jocular name for any backward or remote town or district.
woorali	0.
	syl	woo+ra+li
	pron	<wu1ra:li>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common name for {curare}.
woozier	infl
	head	woozy
	syl	wooz:i+er
	pos	adj.
wooziest	infl
	head	woozy
	syl	wooz:i+est.
	pos	adj.
woozy	1.
	syl	wooz:y
	pron	<1wu:zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	dazed or confused.
woozy	2.
	syl	wooz:y
	pron	<1wu:zi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	experiencing dizziness, nausea, etc., as a result of drink.
woozily	sub
	head	woozy
	syl	wooz:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wooziness	sub
	head	woozy
	syl	wooz:i+ness
	pos	n.
wop	ety	C20: probably from southern Italian dialect guappo dandy, braggart, from Spanish guapo 
wop	0.
	syl	wop
	pron	<wop>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, derogatory.
	def	a member of a Latin people, esp. an Italian.
Worcester	1.
	syl	Worces+ter
	pron	<1wust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a cathedral city in W central England, on the River Severn: scene of the battle (1651) in which Charles II was defeated by Cromwell. Pop.: 73445 (1971).
Worcester	2.
	syl	Worces+ter
	pron	<1wust*>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in central Massachusetts: Clark University (1887). Pop.: 170730 (1973 est.).
Worcester	3.
	syl	Worces+ter
	pron	<1wust*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in S South Africa, in SW Cape Province. Pop.: 41769 (1970).
porcelain	alt
	head	Worcester china
	or	Worcester china
	syl	porce+lain
	pos	n.
Worcester china	0.
	or	porcelain
	syl	Worces+ter chi+na
	pos	n.
	def	porcelain articles made in Worcester (England) from 1751 in a factory that became, in 1862, the Royal Worcester Porcelain Company. Sometimes shortened to {Worcester}.
Worcester sauce	0.
	syl	Worces+ter sauce
	pos	n.
	def	a commercially prepared piquant sauce, made from a basis of soy sauce, with vinegar, spices, etc.
Worcestershire	0.
	syl	Worces+ter+shire
	pron	<1wust*2Si*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former county of W central England, since 1974 part of Hereford and Worcester.
word	ety	Old English word; related to Old High German wort, Old Norse orth, Gothic waurd, Latin verbum, Sanskrit vrat*'a command
word	1.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the units of speech or writing that native speakers of a language usually regard as the smallest isolable meaningful element of the language, although linguists would analyse these further into morphemes.
word	2.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an instance of vocal intercourse; chat, talk, or discussion.
	exam	1	to have a word with someone.
word	3.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an utterance or expression, esp. a brief one.
	exam	1	a word of greeting.
word	4.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	news or information.
	exam	1	he sent word that he would be late.
word	5.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal signal for action; command.
	exam	1	when I give the word, fire&!
word	6.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an undertaking or promise.
	exam	1	I give you my word;
	exam	2	he kept his word.
word	7.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an autocratic decree or utterance; order.
	exam	1	his word must be obeyed.
word	8.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a watchword or slogan, as of a political party.
	exam	1	the word now is @6freedom.@9
word	9.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	a set of bits used to store, transmit, or operate upon an item of information in a computer, such as a program instruction. It usually consists of 32, 36, 48, or 64 bits.
as good as one's word	10.
	head	word
	syl	as good as one's word.
	def	doing what one has undertaken or promised to do.
at a word	11.
	head	word
	syl	at a word.
	def	at once.
by word of mouth	12.
	head	word
	syl	by word of mouth.
	def	through the medium of human speech.
in a word	13.
	head	word
	syl	in a word.
	def	briefly or in short.
my word	14.a.
	head	word
	syl	my word&!
	def	an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc.
word	14.b.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an exclamation of agreement.
of one's word	15.
	head	word
	syl	of one's word.
	def	given to or noted for keeping one's promises.
	exam	1	I am a man of my word.
put in a word	16.
	head	word
	or	good word for
	syl	put in a word
	def	to make favourable mention of (someone); recommend.
take someone at his	17.
	head	word
	or	her word
	syl	take someone at his
	def	to assume that someone means, or will do, what he or she says.
	exam	1	when he told her to go, she took him at his word and left.
take someone's word for it	18.
	head	word
	syl	take someone's word for it.
	def	to accept or believe what someone says.
word	19.a.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the closing remark of a conversation or argument, esp. a remark that supposedly settles an issue.
word	19.b.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the latest or most fashionable design, make, or model.
	exam	1	the last word in bikinis.
word	19.c.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	the finest example (of some quality, condition, etc.);
the word	20.
	head	word
	syl	the word.
	def	the proper or most fitting expression.
	exam	1	cold is not the word for it, it's freezing&!
word	21.a.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	on my honour.
word	21.b.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an exclamation of surprise, annoyance, etc.
word	22.a.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a report, transcription, etc.
	def	using exactly the same words as those employed in the situation being reported; verbatim.
word	22.b.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	translated by substituting each word in the new text for each corresponding word in the original rather than by general sense.
word of honour	23.
	head	word
	syl	word of honour.
	def	a promise; oath.
word	24.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or consisting of words.
	exam	1	a word list.
word	25.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to state in words, usually specially selected ones; phrase.
word	26.
	syl	word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to inform or advise (a person).
Word	ety	translation of Greek logos, as in John 1:1
the	infl
	head	Word
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Word	1.
	syl	Word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	the 2nd person of the Trinity.
Word	2.
	syl	Word
	pron	<wR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	Scripture, the Bible, or the Gospels as embodying or represent?!ing divine revelation. Often called: {the Word of God}.
wordage	0.
	syl	word+age
	pron	<1wR:diJ>
	pos	n.
	def	words considered collectively, esp. a quantity of words.
word association	0.
	syl	word as+so+ci:a+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an early method of psychoanalysis in which the patient thinks of the first word that comes into consciousness on hearing a given word. In this way it was claimed that aspects of the unconscious could be revealed before defence mechanisms intervene.
word blindness	0.
	syl	word blind+ness
	pos	n.
	def	the nontechnical name for {alexia} and {dyslexia}.
word-blind	sub
	head	word blindness
	syl	word-2blind
	pos	adj.
wordbook	1.
	syl	word+book
	pron	<1wR:d2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book containing words, usually with their meanings.
wordbook	2.
	syl	word+book
	pron	<1wR:d2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a libretto for an opera.
wordbreak	0.
	syl	word+break
	pron	<1wR:d2brAk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	the point at which a word is divided when it runs over from one line of print to the next.
word class	0.
	syl	word class
	pos	n.
	qual	Linguistics.
	def	a form class in which the members are words. See {part of speech}.
word deafness	0.
	syl	word deaf+ness
	pos	n.
	def	loss of ability to understand spoken words, esp. as the result of a cerebral lesion. Also called: {auditory aphasia}.
word-deaf	sub
	head	word deafness
	syl	word-2deaf
	pos	adj.
word game	0.
	syl	word game
	pos	n.
	def	any game involving the formation, discovery, or alteration of a word or words.
wording	1.
	syl	word+ing
	pron	<1wR:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the way in which words are used to express a statement, report, etc., esp. a written one.
wording	2.
	syl	word+ing
	pron	<1wR:diG>
	pos	n.
	def	the words themselves, as used in a written statement or a sign.
wordless	1.
	syl	word+less
	pron	<1wR:dlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	inarticulate or silent.
wordless	2.
	syl	word+less
	pron	<1wR:dlis>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Music.
	def	of or relating to vocal music that is not provided with an articu?!lated text.
	exam	1	a wordless chorus.
wordlessly	sub
	head	wordless
	syl	word+less+ly
	pos	adv.
wordlessness	sub
	head	wordless
	syl	word+less+ness
	pos	n.
word order	0.
	syl	word or+der
	pos	n.
	def	the arrangement of words in a phrase, clause, or sentence.
letter-perfect	alt
	head	word-perfect
	or	word-perfect
	syl	let:ter-per:fect
	pos	adj.
	qual	U.S.
word-perfect	1.
	or	letter-perfect
	syl	word-per:fect
	pos	adj.
	def	correct in every detail.
word-perfect	2.
	or	letter-perfect
	syl	word-per:fect
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speech, part in a play, etc.
	def	memorized perfectly.
word-perfect	3.
	or	letter-perfect
	syl	word-per:fect
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a speaker, actor, etc.
	def	knowing one's speech, role, etc., perfectly.
word picture	0.
	syl	word pic+ture
	pos	n.
	def	a verbal description, esp. a vivid one.
wordplay	0.
	syl	word+play
	pron	<1wR:d2plA>
	pos	n.
	def	verbal wit based on the meanings and ambiguities of words; puns, clever repartee, etc.
word processing	0.
	syl	word pro+cess+ing
	pos	n.
	def	the storage and organization of language by electronic means, esp. for business purposes.
words	1.
	syl	words
	pron	<wR:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the text of a part of an actor, etc.
words	2.
	syl	words
	pron	<wR:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the text of lyrics of a song, as opposed to the music.
words	3.
	syl	words
	pron	<wR:dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	angry speech (esp. in the phrase {have words with someone) }.
eat one's words	4.
	head	words
	syl	eat one's words.
	def	to retract a statement.
for words	5.
	head	words
	syl	for words.
	usage	preceded by too and an adj. or adv.
	def	indescribably; extremely.
	exam	1	the play was too funny for words.
have no words for	6.
	head	words
	syl	have no words for.
	def	to be incapable of describing.
in other words	7.
	head	words
	syl	in other words.
	def	expressing the same idea but differently.
in so many words	8.
	head	words
	syl	in so many words.
	def	explicitly or precisely.
wof many	9.
	head	words
	or	few words
	syl	wof many
	usage	not
	def	talkative.
put into words	10.
	head	words
	syl	put into words.
	def	to express in speech or writing as well as thought.
say a few words	11.
	head	words
	syl	say a few words.
	def	to give a brief speech.
take the words out of one's	12.
	head	words
	or	wordsomeone's mouth
	syl	take the words out of one's
	def	to say exactly what someone else was about to say.
words fail me	13.
	head	words
	syl	words fail me.
	def	I am too happy, sad, amazed, etc., to express my thoughts.
word square	0.
	syl	word square
	pos	n.
	def	a puzzle in which the player must fill a square grid with words that read the same across as down.
word stress	0.
	syl	word stress
	pos	n.
	def	the stress accent on the syllables of individual words either in a sentence or in isolation.
Dorothy	1.
	head	Wordsworth
	syl	Dor:o:thy.
	def	1771-1855, English writer, whose are noted esp. for their descriptions of nature.
Wordsworth	2.
	syl	Words:worth
	pron	<1wR:dz2w*T>
	pos	n.
	def	her brother {Wil@.liam}. 1770-1850, English poet, whose work, celebrating nature, was greatly inspired by the Lake District, in which he spent most of his life. (1798), to which Coleridge contributed, is often taken as the first example of English romantic poetry and includes his Among his other works are (completed in 1805; revised thereafter and published posthumously) and (1807), which includes and
Wordsworthian	sub
	head	Wordsworth
	syl	Words+worth+i:an
	pron	<wR:dz1wR:@di*n>
	pos	adj. n.
wordier	infl
	head	wordy
	syl	word:i+er
	pos	adj.
wordiest	infl
	head	wordy
	syl	word:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wordy	1.
	syl	word:y
	pron	<1wR:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	using, inclined to use, or containing an excess of words.
	exam	1	a wordy writer;
	exam	2	a wordy document.
wordy	2.
	syl	word:y
	pron	<1wR:di>
	pos	adj.
	def	of the nature of or relating to words; verbal.
wordily	sub
	head	wordy
	syl	word:i+ly
	pos	adv.
wordiness	sub
	head	wordy
	syl	word:i+ness
	pos	n.
wore	0.
	syl	wore
	pron	<wc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {wear}.
work	ety	Old English weorc (n.), wircan, wyrcan (vb.); related to Old High German wurchen, German wirken, Old Norse yrkja, Gothic waurkjan 
work	1.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	physical or mental effort directed towards doing or making something.
work	2.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	paid employment at a job or a trade, occupation, or profession.
work	3.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a duty, task, or undertaking.
work	4.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	something done, made, etc., as a result of effort or exertion.
	exam	1	a work of art.
work	5.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	materials or tasks on which to expend effort or exertion.
work	6.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {{workmanship} (sense 3}).
work	7.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the place, office, etc., where a person is employed.
work	8.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	any piece of material that is undergoing a manufacturing operation or process; workpiece.
work	9.a.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	decoration or ornamentation, esp. of a specified kind.
work	10.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	an engineering structure such as a bridge, building, etc.
work	11.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the transfer of energy expressed as the product of a force and the distance through which its point of application moves in the direction of the force. Abbrevs..
	exam	1	W, w
work	12.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a structure, wall, etc., built or used as part of a fortifi?!cation system.
work	13.a.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	at one's job or place of employment.
work	13.b.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	def	in action; operating.
make short work of	14.
	head	work
	syl	make short work of.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to handle or dispose of very quickly.
work	15.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, relating to, or used for work.
	exam	1	work clothes;
	exam	2	a work permit.
work	16.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to exert effort in order to do, make, or perform something.
work	17.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be employed.
work	18.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to carry on operations, activity, etc., in (a place or area).
	exam	1	that salesman works the southern region.
work	19.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to labour or toil.
	exam	1	he works his men hard.
work	20.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to operate or cause to operate, esp. properly or effectively.
	exam	1	to work a lathe;
	exam	2	that clock doesn't work.
work	21.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to till or cultivate (land).
work	22.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to handle or manipulate or be handled or manipulated.
	exam	1	to work dough.
work	23.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shape, form, or process or be shaped, formed, or processed.
	exam	1	to work copper.
work	24.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to reach or cause to reach a specific condition, esp. gradually.
	exam	1	the rope worked loose.
work	25.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	to solve (a mathematical problem).
work	26.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move in agitation.
	exam	1	his face worked with anger.
work	27.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to provoke or arouse.
	exam	1	to work someone into a frenzy.
work	28.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to effect or accomplish.
	exam	1	to work one's re?!venge.
work	29.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (one's way) with effort.
	exam	1	he worked his way through the crowd.
work	30.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to make or decorate by hand in embroidery, tapestry, etc..
	exam	1	she was working a sampler.
work	31.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a mechanism
	def	to move in a loose or otherwise imperfect fashion.
work	32.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of liquids
	def	to ferment, as in brewing.
work	33.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to manipulate or exploit to one's own advantage.
work	34.
	syl	work
	pron	<wR:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to cheat or swindle. {~} See also {work back, work in, work off, work on, work out, work over, works, work up}.
workless	sub
	head	work
	syl	work+less
	pos	adj.
worklessness	sub
	head	work
	syl	work+less+ness
	pos	n.
workable	1.
	syl	work+a:ble
	pron	<1wR:k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	practicable or feasible.
workable	2.
	syl	work+a:ble
	pron	<1wR:k*bL>
	pos	adj.
	def	able to be worked.
workability	sub
	head	workable
	or	workableness
	syl	work+a:1bil+i:ty
	pos	n.
workableness	sub
	head	workable
	or	workability
	syl	work+a:ble+ness
	pos	n.
workaday	1.
	syl	work:a+day
	pron	<1wR:k*2dA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	being a part of general human experience; ordinary.
workaday	2.
	syl	work:a+day
	pron	<1wR:k*2dA>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	suitable for working days; everyday or practical.
work back	0.
	syl	work back
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Austral informal.
	def	to work overtime.
workbag	0.
	syl	work+bag
	pron	<1wR:k2b@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a container for implements, tools, or materials, esp. sewing equipment. Also called: {work basket, workbox}.
workbench	0.
	syl	work+bench
	pron	<1wR:k2benC>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy table at which work is done by a carpenter, mechanic, toolmaker, etc.
workbook	1.
	syl	work+book
	pron	<1wR:k2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	an exercise book or textbook used for study, esp. a textbook with spaces for answers.
workbook	2.
	syl	work+book
	pron	<1wR:k2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book of instructions for some process.
workbook	3.
	syl	work+book
	pron	<1wR:k2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	a book in which is recorded all work done or planned.
work camp	0.
	syl	work camp
	pos	n.
	def	a camp set up for young people who voluntarily do manual work on a worthwhile project.
workday	1.
	syl	work+day
	pron	<1wR:k2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the usual U.S. term for {working day}.
workday	2.
	syl	work+day
	pron	<1wR:k2dA>
	pos	adj.
	def	another word for {workaday}.
worked	0.
	syl	worked
	pron	<wR:kt>
	pos	adj.
	def	made or decorated with evidence of workmanship; wrought, as with embroidery or tracery.
worker	1.
	syl	work+er
	pron	<1wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that works, usually at a specific job.
	exam	1	a good worker;
	exam	2	a research worker.
worker	2.
	syl	work+er
	pron	<1wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	an employee in an organization, as opposed to an employer or manager.
worker	3.
	syl	work+er
	pron	<1wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a manual labourer or other employee working in a manufacturing or other industry.
worker	4.
	syl	work+er
	pron	<1wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any other member of the working class.
worker	5.
	syl	work+er
	pron	<1wR:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	a sterile female member of a colony of bees, ants, or wasps that forages for food, cares for the larvae, etc.
workerless	sub
	head	worker
	syl	work+er+less
	pos	adj.
worker-priest	0.
	syl	work:er-priest
	pos	n.
	def	a Roman Catholic priest who has full-time or part-time employment in a secular job to be more closely in touch with the problems of the laity.
workfolks	alt
	head	workfolk
	or	workfolk
	syl	work+folks
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	U.S. (informal
workfolk	0.
	or	workfolks
	syl	work+folk
	pron	<1wR:k2f*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	working people, esp. labourers on a farm.
work force	1.
	syl	work force
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of workers employed by a company on a specific job, project, etc.
work force	2.
	syl	work force
	pos	n.
	def	the total number of people who could be employed.
	exam	1	the country's work force is growing rapidly.
work function	1.
	syl	work func+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	the minimum energy required to transfer an electron from a point within a solid to a point just outside its surface. Symbol: #Gq or #GQ
work function	2.
	syl	work func+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Thermodynamics.
	def	another name (not now used because of confusion with sense 1) for {Helmholtz function}.
work-harden	0.
	syl	work-hard:en
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the strength or hardness of (a metal) by a mechanical process, such as tension, compression, or torsion.
work-hardening	sub
	head	work-harden
	syl	work-2hard:en+ing
	pos	n.
workhorse	1.
	syl	work+horse
	pron	<1wR:k2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	def	a horse used for nonrecreational activities.
workhorse	2.
	syl	work+horse
	pron	<1wR:k2hc:s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who takes on the greatest amount of work in a project or job.
workhouse	1.
	syl	work+house
	pron	<1wR:k2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly in England
	def	an institution maintained at public expense where able-bodied paupers did unpaid work in return for food and accommodation.
workhouse	2.
	syl	work+house
	pron	<1wR:k2haus>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	a prison for petty offenders serving short sentences at manual labour.
work in	1.
	syl	work in
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to insert or become inserted.
	exam	1	she worked the patch in carefully.
work in	2.
	syl	work in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to find space for.
	exam	1	I'll work this job in during the day.
work-in	infl
	head	work in
	syl	work-in.
	pos	n.
work in	3.
	syl	work in
	pos	n.
	def	a form of industrial action in which a factory that is to be closed down is occupied and run by its workers.
working	1.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the operation or mode of operation of something.
working	2.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or process of moulding something pliable.
working	3.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a convulsive or jerking motion, as from excitement.
working	4.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a part of a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked.
working	5.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the whole system of excavations in a mine.
working	6.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	slow advance against or as if against resistance.
working	7.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	relating to or concerned with a person or thing that works.
	exam	1	a working man.
working	8.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	concerned with, used in, or suitable for work.
	exam	1	working clothes.
working	9.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	capable of being operated or used.
	exam	1	a working model.
working	10.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	sufficiently large or accurate to be useful or to accomplish a desired end.
	exam	1	a working majority;
	exam	2	a working knowledge of German.
working	11.
	syl	work+ing
	pron	<1wR:kiG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal; of a theory, etc.
	def	providing a basis, usually a temporary one, on which operations or procedures may be carried out.
working capital	1.
	syl	work+ing cap:i+tal
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	current assets minus current liabilities.
working capital	2.
	syl	work+ing cap:i+tal
	pos	n.
	def	current or liquid assets.
working capital	3.
	syl	work+ing cap:i+tal
	pos	n.
	def	that part of the capital of a business enterprise available for operations.
working class	1.
	syl	work+ing class
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {proletariat}. the social stratum, usually of low status, that consists of those who earn wages, esp. as manual workers. Compare {lower class, middle class, upper class}.
working-class	infl
	head	working class
	syl	work:ing-class.
	pos	adj.
working class	2.
	syl	work+ing class
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of the working class.
working day	1.
	syl	work+ing day
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	a day on which work is done, esp. for an agreed or stipulated number of hours in return for a salary or wage.
working day	2.
	syl	work+ing day
	usage	esp. U.S.
	def	the part of the day allocated to work.
	exam	1	a seven-hour working day.
working drawing	0.
	syl	work+ing draw+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a scale drawing of a part or assembly that provides a guide for manufacture.
working papers	0.
	syl	work+ing pa+pers
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	legal documents that certain people in some countries must possess to be allowed to work.
working party	1.
	syl	work+ing par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a committee established to investigate a problem, question, etc.
working party	2.
	syl	work+ing par+ty
	pos	n.
	def	a group of soldiers or prisoners assigned to perform some manual task or duty.
fluid	alt
	head	working substance
	or	working substance
	syl	flu+id
	pos	n.
working substance	0.
	or	fluid
	syl	work+ing sub+stance
	pos	n.
	def	the fluid, esp. water, steam, or compressed air, that operates an engine, etc.
workload	0.
	syl	work+load
	pron	<1wR:k2l*ud>
	pos	n.
	def	the amount of work to be done, esp. in a specified period by a person, machine, etc.
workmen	infl
	head	workman
	syl	work+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
workman	1.
	syl	work+man
	pron	<1wR:km*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a man who is employed in manual labour or who works an industrial machine.
workman	2.
	syl	work+man
	pron	<1wR:km*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a craftsman of skill as specified.
	exam	1	a bad workman.
workmanly	alt
	head	workmanlike
	or	workmanlike
	syl	work+man+ly
	pron	<1wR:km*nli>
	pos	adj.
workmanlike	0.
	or	workmanly
	syl	work+man+like
	pron	<1wR:km*n2lIk>
	pos	adj.
	def	appropriate to or befitting a good workman.
workmanship	1.
	syl	work+man+ship
	pron	<1wR:km*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or skill of a workman.
workmanship	2.
	syl	work+man+ship
	pron	<1wR:km*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or skill with which something is made or executed.
workmanship	3.
	syl	work+man+ship
	pron	<1wR:km*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the degree of art or skill exhibited in the finished product.
workmanship	4.
	syl	work+man+ship
	pron	<1wR:km*n2Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the piece of work so produced.
workmen's compensation	0.
	syl	work+men's com+pen+sa+tion
	pos	n.
	def	compensation for death, injury, or accident suffered by a workman in the course of his employment and paid to him or his dependents.
work of art	1.
	syl	work of art
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of fine art, such as a painting or sculpture.
work of art	2.
	syl	work of art
	pos	n.
	def	something that may be likened to a piece of fine art, esp. in beauty, intricacy, etc.
work off	1.
	syl	work off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get rid of or dissipate, as by effort.
	exam	1	he worked off some of his energy by digging the garden.
work off	2.
	syl	work off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discharge (a debt) by labour rather than payment.
work on	0.
	syl	work on
	pos	vb. prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to persuade or influence or attempt to persuade or influence.
work out	1.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to achieve or accomplish by effort.
work out	2.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to solve or find out by reasoning or calculation.
	exam	1	to work out an answer;
	exam	2	to work out a sum.
work out	3.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to devise or formulate.
	exam	1	to work out a plan.
work out	4.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to prove satisfactory or effective.
	exam	1	did your plan work out??
work out	5.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to happen as specified.
	exam	1	it all worked out well.
work out	6.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	def	to take part in physical exercise, as in training.
work out	7.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove all the mineral in (a mine, body of ore, etc.) that can be profitably exploited.
work out	8.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to or at
	def	to reach a total.
	exam	1	your bill works out at a pound.
work out	9.
	syl	work out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to understand the real nature of.
	exam	1	I shall never work you out.
work-out	infl
	head	work out
	syl	work-out.
	pos	n.
work out	10.
	syl	work out
	pos	n.
	def	a session of physical exercise, esp. for training or practice.
work over	1.
	syl	work o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to do again; repeat.
work over	2.
	syl	work o:ver
	pos	prep.
	mod	intr.
	def	to examine closely and throughly.
work over	3.
	syl	work o:ver
	pos	adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to assault or thrash.
workpeople	0.
	syl	work+peo:ple
	pron	<1wR:k2pEpL>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the working members of a population, esp. those employed in manual tasks.
workpiece	0.
	syl	work+piece
	pron	<1wR:k2pEs>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of metal or other material that is in the process of being worked on or made or has actually been cut or shaped by a hand tool or machine.
workroom	1.
	syl	work+room
	pron	<1wR:k2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in which work, usually manual labour, is done.
workroom	2.
	syl	work+room
	pron	<1wR:k2ru:m>, <-2rum>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a house set aside for a hobby, such as sewing.
works	1.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a place where a number of people are employed, such as a factory.
works	2.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the sum total of a writer's or artist's achievements, esp. when considered together.
	exam	1	the works of Shakespeare.
works	3.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the deeds of a person, esp. virtuous or moral deeds performed as religious acts.
	exam	1	works of charity.
works	4.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the interior parts of the mechanism of a machine, etc..
	exam	1	the works of a clock.
in the works	5.
	head	works
	syl	in the works.
	qual	Informal.
	def	in preparation.
spanner in the works	6.
	head	works
	syl	spanner in the works.
	def	See {{spanner} (sense 2}).
works	7.a.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	full or extreme treatment.
works	7.b.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a very violent physical beating.
	exam	1	to give someone the works.
works	8.
	syl	works
	pron	<wR:ks>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or denot?!ing a racing car, etc., that is officially entered by a manufacturer in an event.
	exam	1	a works entry.
works council	1.
	syl	works coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a council composed of both employer and employees convened to discuss matters of common interest concerning a factory, plant, business policy, etc., not covered by regular trade union agreements.
works council	2.
	syl	works coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a body representing the workers of a plant, factory, etc., elected to negotiate with the management about working conditions, wages, etc.
works council	xref
	syl	works coun+cil
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	Also called: {works committee}.
work sheet	1.
	syl	work sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a sheet of paper used for the preliminary or rough draft of a problem, design, etc.
work sheet	2.
	syl	work sheet
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of paper recording work being planned or already in progress.
workshop	1.
	syl	work+shop
	pron	<1wR:k2Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a room or building in which manufacturing or other forms of manual work are carried on.
workshop	2.
	syl	work+shop
	pron	<1wR:k2Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a room in a private dwelling, school, etc., set aside for crafts.
workshop	3.
	syl	work+shop
	pron	<1wR:k2Sop>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of people engaged in study or work on a creative project or subject.
	exam	1	a music workshop.
workshy	0.
	syl	work+shy
	pron	<1wR:k2SI>
	pos	adj.
	def	not inclined to work.
Worksop	0.
	syl	Work+sop
	pron	<1wR:ksop>
	pos	n.
	def	a mining town in N central England, in W Nottinghamshire. Pop.: 36034 (1971).
work-study	0.
	syl	work-study
	pos	n.
	def	an examination of ways of finding the most efficient method of doing a job, esp. in terms of time and effort.
worktable	0.a.
	syl	work+ta:ble
	pron	<1wR:k2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	def	any table at which writing, sewing, or other work may be done.
worktable	0.b.
	syl	work+ta:ble
	pron	<1wR:k2tAbL>
	pos	n.
	usage	in English cabinetwork
	def	a small elegant table fitted with sewing accessories.
work-to-rule	1.
	syl	work-to-rule
	pos	n.
	def	a form of industrial action in which employees adhere strictly to all the working rules laid down by their employers, with the deliberate intention of reducing the rate of working.
work to rule	infl
	head	work-to-rule
	syl	work to rule.
	pos	vb.
work-to-rule	2.
	syl	work-to-rule
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to decrease the rate of working by this means.
work up	1.
	syl	work up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to arouse the feelings of; excite.
work up	2.
	syl	work up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause to grow or develop.
	exam	1	to work up a hunger.
work up	3.
	syl	work up
	pos	also; prep.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move or cause to move gradually upwards.
work up	4.
	syl	work up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to manipulate or mix into a specified object or shape.
work up	5.
	syl	work up
	pos	vb. mainly; adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to gain knowledge of or skill at (a subject).
world	ety	Old English w (e) orold, from wer man+ ald age, life; related to Old Frisian warld, wrald, Old Norse verold, Old High German wealt (German Welt) 
world	1.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the earth as a planet, esp. including its inhabitants.
world	2.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	mankind; the human race.
world	3.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	people generally; the public.
	exam	1	in the eyes of the world.
world	4.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	social or public life.
	exam	1	to go out into the world.
world	5.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the universe or cosmos; everything in existence.
world	6.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a complex united whole regarded as resembling the universe.
world	7.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	any star or planet, esp. one that might be inhabited.
world	8.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a division or section of the earth, its history, or its inhabitants.
	exam	1	the Western World;
	exam	2	the Ancient World;
	exam	3	the Third World.
world	9.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	an area, sphere, or realm considered as a complete environment.
	exam	1	the animal world.
world	10.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	any field of human activity or way of life or those involved in it.
	exam	1	the world of television.
world	11.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a period or state of existence.
	exam	1	the next world.
world	12.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	the total circumstances and experience of an individual that make up his life, esp. that part of it relating to happiness.
	exam	1	you have shattered my world.
world	13.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	a large amount, number, or distance.
	exam	1	worlds apart.
world	14.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	worldly or secular life, ways, or people.
all the world and his wife	15.
	head	world
	syl	all the world and his wife.
	def	a large group of people of various kinds.
world	16.a.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	of a midwife, doctor, etc.
	def	to deliver (a baby).
world	16.b.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	def	to give birth to.
come into the world	17.
	head	world
	syl	come into the world.
	def	to be born.
dead to the world	18.
	head	world
	syl	dead to the world.
	qual	Informal.
	def	unaware of one's surroundings, esp. fast asleep or very drunk.
for the world	19.
	head	world
	syl	for the world.
	usage	used with a negative
	def	for any inducement, however great.
for all the world	20.
	head	world
	syl	for all the world.
	def	in every way; exactly.
give to the world	21.
	head	world
	syl	give to the world.
	def	to publish.
in the world	22.
	head	world
	syl	in the world.
	usage	intensifier; usually used with a negative
	exam	1	no-one in the world can change things.
the best of both worlds	23.
	head	world
	syl	the best of both worlds.
	def	the benefits from two different or opposed ways of life, philosophies, etc.
man	24.
	head	world
	or	woman of the world
	syl	man
	def	a man (or woman) experienced in social or public life.
on top of the world	25.
	head	world
	syl	on top of the world.
	qual	Informal.
	def	exultant, elated, or very happy.
out of this world	26.
	head	world
	syl	out of this world.
	qual	Informal.
	def	wonderful; excellent.
set the world on fire	27.
	head	world
	syl	set the world on fire.
	def	to be exceptionally or sensationally successful.
think the world of	28.
	head	world
	syl	think the world of.
	def	to be extremely fond of or hold in very high esteem.
world of one's own	29.
	head	world
	syl	world of one's own.
	def	a state of mental detachment from other people.
world without end	30.
	head	world
	syl	world without end.
	def	for ever.
world	31.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or concerning most or all countries; worldwide.
	exam	1	world politics;
	exam	2	a world record.
world	32.
	syl	world
	pron	<wR:ld>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	throughout the world.
	exam	1	world-famous.
World Bank	0.
	syl	World Bank
	pos	n.
	def	an international cooperative organization established in 1945 under the Bretton Woods Agreement to assist economic development, esp. of backward nations, by the advance of loans guaranteed by member governments. Officially called: {International Bank for Reconstruction and Development}.
World Bank Group	0.
	syl	World Bank Group
	pos	n.
	def	the collective name for the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Finance Corporation, and the International Development Association, whose headquarters are all in Washington.
world-beater	0.
	syl	world-beat:er
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that surpasses all others in its category; champion.
world-beating	sub
	head	world-beater
	syl	world-2beat:ing
	pos	n. adj.
World Council of Churches	0.
	syl	World Coun+cil of Church:es
	pos	n.
	def	the ecumenical fellowship of Churches other than the Roman Catholic Church, formally constituted at Amsterdam in 1948 for coordinated action in theological, ecclesiastical, and secular matters.
World Court	0.
	syl	World Court
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {International Court of Justice}.
World Cup	0.
	syl	World Cup
	pos	n.
	def	an international association football championship competition held between 16 national teams selected through preliminary tournaments. It has been held in different countries every four years since 1930, except during World War II.
World Health Organization	0.
	syl	World Health Or+gan:i+za+tion
	pos	n.
	def	an agency of the United Nations, established in 1948 with headquarters in Geneva, responsible for coordinating international health activities, aiding governments in improving health services, etc. Abbrev.: {W.H.O}.
world language	1.
	syl	world lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a language spoken and known in many countries, such as English.
world language	2.
	syl	world lan+guage
	pos	n.
	def	a artificial language for international use, such as Esperanto.
world-line	0.
	syl	world-line
	pos	n.
	qual	Physics.
	def	a line on a space-time path that shows the path of a body.
worldling	0.
	syl	world+ling
	pron	<1wR:ldliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is primarily concerned with worldly matters or material things.
worldlier	infl
	head	worldly
	syl	world+li+er
	pos	adj.
worldliest	infl
	head	worldly
	syl	world+li+est.
	pos	adj.
worldly	1.
	syl	world+ly
	pron	<1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	not spiritual; mundane or temporal.
worldly	2.
	syl	world+ly
	pron	<1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {worldly-minded}. absorbed in or con?!cerned with material things or matters that are immediately relevant.
worldly	3.
	syl	world+ly
	pron	<1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {worldly-wise}. versed in the ways of the world; sophisticated.
worldly	4.
	syl	world+ly
	pron	<1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	existing on or relating to the earth.
worldly	5.
	syl	world+ly
	pron	<1wR:ldli>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	secular; lay.
worldly	6.
	syl	world+ly
	pron	<1wR:ldli>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	in a worldly manner.
worldliness	sub
	head	worldly
	syl	world+li+ness
	pos	n.
world power	0.
	syl	world pow+er
	pos	n.
	def	a state that possesses sufficient power to influence events throughout the world.
World's Series	alt
	head	World Series
	or	World Series
	syl	World's Se+ries
	pos	n.
World Series	0.
	or	World's Series
	syl	World Se+ries
	pos	n.
	qual	Baseball.
	def	a best-of-seven playoff for the world championship between the two winning teams in the major leagues at the end of the season.
world-shaking	0.
	syl	world-shak:ing
	pos	adj.
	def	of enormous significance; momentous.
world-view	0.
	syl	world-view
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {Weltanschauung}.
World War I	0.
	syl	World War I
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1914-18), fought mainly in Europe and the Middle East, in which the Allies (principally France, Russia, Britain, Italy after 1915, and the U.S. after 1917) defeated the Central Powers (principally Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey). The war was precipitated by the assassination of Austria's crown prince (Archduke Franz Ferdinand) at Sarajevo on June 28, 1914 and swiftly developed its major front in E France, where millions died in static trench warfare. After the October Revolution (1917) the Bolsheviks ended Russian participation in the war (Dec. 15, 1917). The exhausted Central Powers agreed to an armistice on Nov. 11, 1918 and quickly succumbed to internal revolution, before being forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles (June 28, 1919) and other treaties. Also called: {First World War, Great War}.
World War II	0.
	syl	World War II
	pos	n.
	def	the war (1939-45) in which the Allies (Britain and France) declared war on Germany (Sept. 3, 1939) as a result of the German invasion of Poland (Sept. 1, 1939). Italy entered the war on the side of Germany (forming the Axis) on June 10, 1940 shortly before the collapse of France (armistice signed June 22, 1940). On June 22, 1941 the Axis powers attacked the Soviet Union and on Dec. 7, 1941 the Japanese attacked the U.S. at Pearl Harbor. On Sept. 8, 1943 Italy surrendered, the war in Europe ending on May 7, 1945 with the unconditional surrender of the Germans. The Japanese capitu?!lated on Aug. 14, 1945 as a direct result of the atom bombs dropped by the Americans on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Also called: {Second World War}.
world-weary	0.
	syl	world-wea:ry
	pos	adj.
	def	no longer finding pleasure in living; tired of the world.
world-weariness	sub
	head	world-weary
	syl	world-2wea:ri:ness
	pos	n.
worldwide	0.
	syl	world+wide
	pron	<1wR:ld1wId>
	pos	adj.
	def	applying or extending through?!out the world; universal.
worm	ety	Old English wyrm; related to Old Frisian wirm, Old High German wurm, Old Norse ormr, Gothic waurms, Latin vermis, Greek romos woodworm
worm	1.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various invertebrates, esp. the annelids (earthworms, etc.), nematodes (roundworms), and flatworms, having a slender elongated body.
worm	2.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various insect larvae having an elongated body, such as the silkworm and wireworm.
worm	3.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various unrelated animals that resemble annelids, nematodes, etc., such as the glow-worm and shipworm.
worm	4.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a gnawing or insinuating force or agent that torments or slowly eats away.
worm	5.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a wretched or spineless person.
worm	6.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	anything that resembles a worm in appearance or movement.
worm	7.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a shaft on which a helical groove has been cut, as in a gear arrangement in which such a shaft meshes with a toothed wheel.
worm	8.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiral pipe cooled by air or flowing water, used as a condenser in a still.
worm	9.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	a nontechnical name for {lytta}.
worm	10.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	any wormlike organ, structure, or part, such as the middle lobe of the cerebellum Technical name: {vermis}.
worm	11.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move, act, or cause to move or act with the slow sinuous movement of a worm.
worm	12.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	vb.
	usage	foll. by in, into, out of, etc.
	def	to make (one's way) slowly and stealthily; insinuate (oneself).
worm	13.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by out of or from
	def	to extract (information, a secret, etc.) from by persistent questioning.
worm	14.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to free from or purge of worms.
worm	15.
	syl	worm
	pron	<wR:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	to wind yarn around (a rope) so as to fill the spaces between the strands and render the surface smooth for parcelling and serving.
wormer	sub
	head	worm
	syl	worm+er
	pos	n.
wormlike	sub
	head	worm
	or	wormish
	syl	worm+2like
	pos	adj.
wormish	sub
	head	worm
	or	wormlike
	syl	worm+ish
	pos	adj.
wormcast	0.
	syl	worm+cast
	pron	<1wR:m2ka:st>
	pos	n.
	def	a coil of earth or sand that has been egested by a burrowing earthworm or lugworm.
worm-eaten	1.
	syl	worm-eat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	eaten into by worms.
	exam	1	a worm-eaten table.
worm-eaten	2.
	syl	worm-eat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	decayed; rotten.
worm-eaten	3.
	syl	worm-eat:en
	pos	adj.
	def	old-fashioned; antiquated.
worm gear	1.
	syl	worm gear
	pos	n.
	def	a device consisting of a threaded shaft ({worm}) that mates with a gear wheel ({worm wheel}) so that rotary motion can be transferred between two shafts at right angles to each other.
worm gear	2.
	syl	worm gear
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {worm wheel}. a gear wheel driven by a threaded shaft or worm.
wormhole	0.
	syl	worm+hole
	pron	<1wR:m2h*ul>
	pos	n.
	def	a hole made by a worm in timber, plants, etc.
wormholed	sub
	head	wormhole
	syl	worm+2holed
	pos	adj.
worm lizard	0.
	syl	worm liz+ard
	pos	n.
	def	any worm-like burrowing legless lizard of the family of Africa, South and Central America, and S Europe.
worms	0.
	syl	worms
	pron	<wR:mz>
	pos	n.
	def	any disease or disorder, usually of the intestine, characterized by infestation with parasitic worms.
Worms	0.
	syl	Worms
	pron	<wR:mz>, German <vcrms>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S West Germany, in Rhineland-Palatinate on the Rhine: famous as the seat of imperial diets, notably that of 1521, before which Luther de?!fended his doctrines in the presence of Charles V; river port and manufacturing centre with a large wine trade. Pop.: 77100 (1970).
wormseed	1.
	syl	worm+seed
	pron	<1wR:m2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants having seeds or other parts used in medicine to treat worm infestation, esp. an American chenopodiaceous plant, (or ({American wormseed}) , and the santonica plant.
wormseed	2.
	syl	worm+seed
	pron	<1wR:m2sEd>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of any of these plants that is used as an anthelmintic.
worm's eye view	0.
	syl	worm's eye view
	pos	n.
	def	a view seen from below or from a more lowly or humble point.
wormwood	ety	C15: changed (through influence of #7worm and #7wood %1) from Old English worm*_od, werm*_od; related to Old High German werrnuata, German Wermut; see #7vermouth 
wormwood	1.
	syl	worm+wood
	pron	<1wR:m2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {absinthe}. any of various plants of the chiefly N temperate genus esp. a European plant yielding a bitter extract used in making absinthe: family (composites).
wormwood	2.
	syl	worm+wood
	pron	<1wR:m2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	something that embitters, such as a painful experience.
wormier	infl
	head	wormy
	syl	worm:i+er
	pos	adj.
wormiest	infl
	head	wormy
	syl	worm:i+est.
	pos	adj.
wormy	1.
	syl	worm:y
	pron	<1wR:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	worm-infested or worm-eaten.
wormy	2.
	syl	worm:y
	pron	<1wR:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	resembling a worm in appearance, ways, or condition.
wormy	3.
	syl	worm:y
	pron	<1wR:mi>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of wood
	def	having irregular small tunnels bored into it and tracked over its surface, made either by worms or artificially.
wormy	4.
	syl	worm:y
	pron	<1wR:mi>
	pos	adj.
	def	low or grovelling.
worminess	sub
	head	wormy
	syl	worm:i+ness
	pos	n.
worn	1.
	syl	worn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {wear}.
worn	2.
	syl	worn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	affected, esp. adversely, by long use or action.
	exam	1	a worn suit.
worn	3.
	syl	worn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	haggard; drawn.
worn	4.
	syl	worn
	pron	<wc:n>
	pos	adj.
	def	exhausted; spent.
wornness	sub
	head	worn
	syl	worn+ness
	pos	n.
(worn out	infl
	head	worn-out
	syl	(worn out
	pos	adj.
worn-out	0.
	syl	worn-out
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	.
worn-out	1.
	syl	worn-out
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	worn or used until threadbare, valueless, or useless.
worn-out	2.
	syl	worn-out
	pos	adj.
	usage	when postpositive)
	def	exhausted; very weary.
worriment	0.
	syl	wor+ri+ment
	pron	<1w^rim*nt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	anxiety or the trouble that causes it; worry.
worrisome	1.
	syl	wor+ri+some
	pron	<1w^ris*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	causing worry; vexing.
worrisome	2.
	syl	wor+ri+some
	pron	<1w^ris*m>
	pos	adj.
	def	tending to worry.
worrisomely	sub
	head	worrisome
	syl	wor+ri+some+ly
	pos	adv.
worrit	ety	probably a variant of #7worry, but compare #7{wherrit %1}
worrit	0.
	syl	wor+rit
	pron	<1w^rit>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	to tease or worry.
worry	ety	Old English wyrgan; related to Old Frisian wergia to kill, Old High German wurgen (German (er) w*"urgen to strangle), Old Norse virgill, urga rope
worries	infl
	head	worry
	syl	wor+ries
	pos	vb.
worrying	infl
	head	worry
	syl	wor+ry+ing
	pos	vb.
worried	infl
	head	worry
	syl	wor+ried.
	pos	vb.
worry	1.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be or cause to be anxious or uneasy, esp. about something uncertain or potentially dangerous.
worry	2.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to disturb the peace of mind of; bother.
	exam	1	don't worry me with trivialities.
worry	3.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along or through
	def	to proceed despite difficulties.
worry	4.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by away
	def	to struggle or work.
	exam	1	to worry away at a problem.
worry	5.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	of a dog, wolf, etc.
	def	to lacerate or kill by biting, shaking, etc.
worry	6.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by at
	def	to bite, tear, or gnaw (at) with the teeth.
	exam	1	a dog worrying a bone.
worry	7.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move as specified, esp. by repeated pushes.
	exam	1	they worried the log into the river.
worry	8.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to touch or poke repeatedly and idly.
worry	9.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to caress, kiss, or hug vehemently.
worry	10.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to choke or cause to choke.
not to worry	11.
	head	worry
	syl	not to worry.
	qual	Informal.
	def	you need not worry.
worries	infl
	head	worry
	syl	wor+ries.
	pos	n.
worry	12.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a state or feeling of anxiety.
worry	13.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that causes anxiety.
worry	14.
	syl	wor+ry
	pron	<1w^ri>
	pos	n.
	def	an act of worrying.
worry beads	0.
	syl	wor+ry beads
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a string of beads that when fingered or played with supposedly relieves nervous tension.
worrywart	0.
	syl	wor+ry+wart
	pron	<1w^ri2wc:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who tends to worry, esp. about insignificant matters.
worse	ety	Old English wiersa; related to Old Frisian werra, Old High German wirsiro, Old Norse verri, Gothic wairsiza 
worse	1.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	the comparative of {bad}.
none the worse for	2.
	head	worse
	syl	none the worse for.
	def	not harmed by (adverse events or circumstances).
worse	3.a.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	shabby or worn.
worse	3.b.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	a slang term for {drunk}.
worse luck	4.
	head	worse
	syl	worse luck&!
	qual	Informal.
	def	unhappily; unfortunately.
worse off	infl
	head	worse
	syl	worse off.
	pos	adj.
worse	5.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a worse, esp. a worse financial, condition.
worse	6.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	n.
	def	something that is worse.
for the worse	7.
	head	worse
	syl	for the worse.
	def	into a less desirable or inferior state or condition.
	exam	1	a change for the worse.
go from bad to worse	8.
	head	worse
	syl	go from bad to worse.
	def	to deteriorate even more.
worse	9.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a more severe or unpleasant manner.
worse	10.
	syl	worse
	pron	<wR:s>
	pos	adv.
	def	in a less effective or successful manner.
worsen	0.
	syl	wors+en
	pron	<1wR:sN>
	pos	vb.
	def	to grow or cause to grow worse.
worser	0.
	syl	wors+er
	pron	<1wR:s*>
	pos	adj.
	def	an archaic or nonstandard word for {worse}.
worship	ety	Old English weorthscipe, from #7worth+ -#7ship 
worships	infl
	head	worship
	or	worships
	syl	wor+ships
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
worshipping	infl
	head	worship
	or	worshiping
	syl	wor+ship+ping
	pos	vb.
worshipped	infl
	head	worship
	or	worshiped
	syl	wor+shipped
	pos	vb.
worshiping	infl
	head	worship
	or	worshipping
	syl	wor+ship+ing
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
worshiped	infl
	head	worship
	or	worshipped
	syl	wor+shiped.
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
worship	1.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show profound religious devotion and respect to; adore or venerate (God or any person or thing considered divine).
worship	2.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be devoted to and full of admiration for.
worship	3.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to have or express feelings of profound adoration.
worship	4.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to attend services for worship.
worship	5.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to honour.
worship	6.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	religious adoration or de?!vo?!tion.
worship	7.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	the formal expression of religious adoration; rites, prayers, etc.
worship	8.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	n.
	def	admiring love or devotion.
worship	9.
	syl	wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	dignity or standing.
worshipable	sub
	head	worship
	syl	wor+ship+a:ble
	pos	adj.
worshipper	sub
	head	worship
	syl	wor+ship+per
	pos	n.
worshippingly	sub
	head	worship
	syl	wor+ship+ping+ly
	pos	adv.
Worship	0.
	syl	Wor+ship
	pron	<1wR:Sip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Her
	usage	Chiefly Brit. preceded by; Your, His or
	def	a title used to address or refer to a mayor, magistrate, or a person of similar high rank.
worshipful	1.
	syl	wor+ship+ful
	pron	<1wR:Sipful>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeling or showing reverence or adoration.
worshipful	2.
	syl	wor+ship+ful
	pron	<1wR:Sipful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a title used to address or refer to various people or bodies of distinguished rank, such as mayors and certain ancient companies of the City of London.
worshipfully	sub
	head	worshipful
	syl	wor+ship+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
worshipfulness	sub
	head	worshipful
	syl	wor+ship+ful+ness
	pos	n.
Worsley	0.
	syl	Wors+ley
	pron	<1wR:zli>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in NW England, in Greater Manchester. Pop.: 49873 (1971).
worst	ety	Old English wierrest; related to Old Frisian wersta, Old Saxon, Old High German wirsisto, Old Norse verstr 
worst	1.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	adj.
	def	the superlative of {bad}.
worst	2.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the most extreme or bad manner or degree.
worst	3.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	adv.
	def	least well, suitably, or acceptably.
worst	4.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	adv.
	usage	in combination
	def	in or to the smallest degree or extent; least.
	exam	1	worst-loved.
the worst	5.
	head	worst
	syl	the worst.
	def	the least good or most inferior person, thing, or part in a group, narrative, etc.
worst	6.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	n.
	usage	often preceded by at
	def	the most poor, unpleasant, or unskilled quality or condition.
	exam	1	television is at its worst these days.
worst	7.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the greatest amount of damage or wickedness of which a person or group is capable.
	exam	1	the invaders came and did their worst.
worst	8.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	the weakest effort or poorest achievement that a person or group is capable of making.
	exam	1	the applicant did his worst at the test because he did not want the job.
worst	9.a.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	in the least favourable interpretation or view.
worst	9.b.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	n.
	def	under the least favourable conditions.
if the worst comes to the worst	10.
	head	worst
	syl	if the worst comes to the worst.
	def	if all the more desirable alternatives become impossible or if the worst possible thing happens.
come off worst	11.
	head	worst
	or	get the worst of it
	syl	come off worst
	def	to enjoy the least benefit from an issue or be defeated in it.
give (someone) the worst of it	12.
	head	worst
	syl	give (someone) the worst of it.
	def	to defeat (someone) soundly.
worst	13.
	syl	worst
	pron	<wR:st>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to get the advantage over; defeat or beat.
worsted	ety	C13: named after Worstead, a district in Norfolk
worsted	1.
	syl	wor+sted
	pron	<1wustid>
	pos	n.
	def	a closely twisted yarn or thread made from combed long-staple wool.
worsted	2.
	syl	wor+sted
	pron	<1wustid>
	pos	n.
	def	a fabric made from this, with a hard smooth close-textured surface and no nap.
worsted	3.
	syl	wor+sted
	pron	<1wustid>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	made of this yarn or fabric.
	exam	1	a worsted suit.
wort	ety	Old English wyrt root, related to Old High German warz, Gothic waurts root
wort	1.
	syl	wort
	pron	<wR:t>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	def	any of various unrelated plants, esp. ones formerly used to cure diseases.
	exam	1	liverwort;
	exam	2	spleenwort.
wort	2.
	syl	wort
	pron	<wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	the sweet liquid obtained from the soaked mixture of warm water and ground malt, used to make a malt liquor.
worth	ety	Old English weorth; related to Old Saxon, Old High German werth (German Wert) , Old Norse verthr, Gothic wairths 
worth	H1.1.
	syl	worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	worthy of; meriting or justifying.
	exam	1	it's not worth discussing;
	exam	2	an idea worth some thought.
worth	H1.2.
	syl	worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	adj.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	having a value of.
	exam	1	the book is worth 30 pounds.
for all one is worth	3.
	head	worth
	syl	for all one is worth.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	to the utmost; to the full extent of one's powers or ability.
worth one's weight in gold	4.
	head	worth
	syl	worth one's weight in gold.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	extremely helpful, kind, etc.
worth	H1.5.
	syl	worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	high quality; excellence.
worth	H1.6.
	syl	worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	value, price.
worth	H1.7.
	syl	worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	n.
	usage	governing a noun with prepositional force
	def	the amount or quantity of something of a specified value.
	exam	1	five pounds worth of petrol.
worth	ety	Old English weorthan; related to Old Frisian wertha, Old Saxon, Old High German werthan (German werden) , Old Norse vertha, Gothic wairthan, Latin vertere to turn
worth	H2.0.
	syl	worth
	pron	<wR:T>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to happen or betide (esp. in the phrase {woe worth the day) }.
Charles Frederick	infl
	head	Worth
	syl	Charles Fred:e:rick.
	pos	n.
Worth	0.
	syl	Worth
	pron	<wR:$T>, French <vcrt>
	pos	n.
	def	1825-95, French dress designer, who founded Parisian
Worthing	0.
	syl	Wor+thing
	pron	<1wR:@diG>
	pos	n.
	def	a resort in S England, in West Sussex on the English Channel. Pop.: 88210 (1971).
worthless	1.
	syl	worth+less
	pron	<1wR:Tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without practical value or usefulness.
worthless	2.
	syl	worth+less
	pron	<1wR:Tlis>
	pos	adj.
	def	without merit; good-for-nothing.
worthlessly	sub
	head	worthless
	syl	worth+less+ly
	pos	adv.
worthlessness	sub
	head	worthless
	syl	worth+less+ness
	pos	n.
worthwhile	0.
	syl	worth+while
	pron	<1wR:T1wIl>
	pos	adj.
	def	sufficiently important, reward?!ing, or valuable to justify time or effort spent.
worthier	infl
	head	worthy
	syl	wor+thi+er
	pos	adj.
worthiest	infl
	head	worthy
	syl	wor+thi+est.
	pos	adj.
worthy	1.
	syl	wor+thy
	pron	<1wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive; often foll. by of or an infinitive
	def	having sufficient merit or value (for something or someone specified); deserving.
worthy	2.
	syl	wor+thy
	pron	<1wR:@di>
	pos	adj.
	def	having worth, value, or merit.
worthies	infl
	head	worthy
	syl	wor+thies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
worthy	3.
	syl	wor+thy
	pron	<1wR:@di>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often facetious.
	def	a person of distinguished character, merit, or importance.
worthily	sub
	head	worthy
	syl	wor+thi+ly
	pos	adv.
worthiness	sub
	head	worthy
	syl	wor+thi+ness
	pos	n.
wot	0.
	syl	wot
	pron	<wot>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with; I, she, he, it or a singular noun
	def	a form of the present tense (indicative mood) of {wit%2}.
Wotan	0.
	syl	Wo:tan
	pron	<1v*uta:n>, <1vc:->
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme god in Germanic mythology. Norse counterpart: {Odin}.
Henry	infl
	head	Wotton
	syl	Hen:ry.
	pos	n.
Wotton	0.
	syl	Wot:ton
	pron	<1wotN>, <1wutN>
	pos	n.
	def	1568-1639, English poet.
would	0.
	syl	would
	pron	<wud>, <unstressed> <w*d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	used as an auxiliary.
would	1.
	syl	would
	pron	<wud>, <unstressed> <w*d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to form the past tense or subjunctive mood of {will%1}.
would	2.
	syl	would
	pron	<wud>, <unstressed> <w*d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive; with you, he, she, it, they, or a noun as subject
	def	to indicate willingness or desire in a polite manner.
	exam	1	would you help me, please??
would	3.
	syl	would
	pron	<wud>, <unstressed> <w*d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	to describe a past action as being accustomed or habitual.
	exam	1	every day we would go for walks.
would	4.
	syl	would
	pron	<wud>, <unstressed> <w*d>
	pos	vb.
	usage	takes an infinitive without to or an implied infinitive
	def	I wish.
	exam	1	would that he were here. #e
would-be	1.
	syl	would-be
	pos	adj.
	qual	Usually derogatory.
	usage	prenominal
	def	wanting or professing to be.
	exam	1	a would-be politician.
would-be	2.
	syl	would-be
	pos	adj.
	usage	prenominal
	def	intended to be.
	exam	1	would-be generosity.
would-be	3.
	syl	would-be
	pos	n.
	qual	Derogatory.
	usage	prenominal
	def	a person who wants or professes to be something that he is not.
wouldn't	0.
	syl	would:n't
	pron	<1wudNt>
	usage	contraction of
	def	would not.
wouldst	0.
	syl	wouldst
	pron	<wudst>
	pos	vb.
	usage	Archaic or dialect. used with the pronoun thou or its relative equivalent
	def	a singular form of the past tense of {will}.
Woulfe bottle	ety	C18: named after Peter Woulfe (??1727-1803), English chemist
Woulfe bottle	0.
	syl	Woulfe bot+tle
	pron	<wulf>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	a bottle with more than one neck, used for passing gases through liquids.
wound	ety	Old English wund; related to Old Frisian wunde, Old@T High@T German @T wunta @T (German@T Wunde) ,@T Old Norse und, Gothic wunds 
wound	H1.1.
	syl	wound
	pron	<wu:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	any break in the skin or an organ or part as the result of violence or a surgical incision.
wound	H1.2.
	syl	wound
	pron	<wu:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	an injury to plant tissue.
wound	H1.3.
	syl	wound
	pron	<wu:nd>
	pos	n.
	def	any injury or slight to the feelings or reputation.
wound	H1.4.
	syl	wound
	pron	<wu:nd>
	pos	vb.
	def	to inflict a wound or wounds upon (someone or something).
woundable	sub
	head	wound
	syl	wound+a:ble
	pos	adj.
wounder	sub
	head	wound
	syl	wound+er
	pos	n.
woundingly	sub
	head	wound
	syl	wound+ing+ly
	pos	adv.
woundless	sub
	head	wound
	syl	wound+less
	pos	adj.
wound	H2.0.
	syl	wound
	pron	<waund>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {wind%2}.
wounded	1.a.
	syl	wound+ed
	pron	<1wu:ndid>
	pos	adj.
	def	suffering from wounds; injured, esp. in a battle or fight.
wounded	1.b.
	syl	wound+ed
	pron	<1wu:ndid>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	exam	1	the wounded.
wounded	2.
	syl	wound+ed
	pron	<1wu:ndid>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of feelings
	def	damaged or hurt.
woundwort	1.
	syl	wound+wort
	pron	<1wu:nd2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various plants of the genus such as ({field woundwort}) , having purple, scarlet, yellow, or white flowers and formerly used for dressing wounds: family (labiates).
woundwort	2.
	syl	wound+wort
	pron	<1wu:nd2wR:t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other plants used in this way.
wove	0.
	syl	wove
	pron	<w*uv>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past tense of {weave}.
woven	0.
	syl	wo+ven
	pron	<1w*uvN>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {weave}.
wove paper	0.
	syl	wove pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper with a very faint mesh impressed on it by the dandy roller on the paper-making machine. Compare {laid paper}.
wow	ety	C16: originally Scottish, expressive of surprise, amazement, etc.
wow	H1.1.
	syl	wow
	pron	<wau>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of admiration, amazement, etc.
wow	H1.2.
	syl	wow
	pron	<wau>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a person or thing that is amazingly successful, attractive, etc.
wow	H1.3.
	syl	wow
	pron	<wau>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	to arouse great enthusiasm in.
wow	ety	C20: of imitative origin
wow	H2.0.
	syl	wow
	pron	<wau>, <w*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a slow variation or distortion in pitch that occurs at very low audio frequencies in sound-reproducing systems, such as a record player, usually due to variation in speed of the turntable, etc. See also {{flutter} (sense 14}).
wowser	ety	C20: from English dialect wow to whine, complain
wowser	1.
	syl	wow+ser
	pron	<1wauz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a fanatically puritanical person.
wowser	2.
	syl	wow+ser
	pron	<1wauz*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. slang.
	def	a teetotaller.
WP	0.
	syl	W.P.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	weather permitting.
WPA	0.
	syl	WPA
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in the U.S.
	def	Work Projects Administration or Works Progress Administration.
wpb	alt
	head	WPB
	or	WPB
	syl	w.p.b.
WPB	0.
	or	wpb
	syl	W.P.B.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	waste paper basket.
WPC	0.
	syl	W.P.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	woman police constable.
wpm	0.
	syl	w.p.m.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	words per minute.
WR	0.
	syl	W.R.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Western Region.
Wraac	0.
	syl	Wraac
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Women's Royal Australian Army Corps.
WRAAC	0.
	syl	W.R.A.A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Royal Australian Army Corps.
WRAAF	0.
	syl	W.R.A.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Royal Australian Air Force.
WRAC	0.
	syl	W.R.A.C.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Women's Royal Army Corps.
wrack	ety	Old English wr@ac persecution, misery; related to Gothic wraka, Old Norse r*_ak. Compare #7wreck, wretch 
wrack	alt
	or	wrack
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
wrack	H1.1.
	or	wrack
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	collapse or destruction (esp. in the phrase {wrack and ruin) }.
wrack	H1.2.
	or	wrack
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	something destroyed or a remnant of such.
wrack	ety	C14 (in the sense: a wrecked ship, wreckage, hence later applied to marine vegetation washed ashore): perhaps from Middle Dutch wrak wreckage; the term corresponds to Old English wr@ac #7wrack %1
wrack	H2.1.
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	seaweed or other marine vegetation that is floating in the sea or has been cast ashore.
wrack	H2.2.
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various seaweeds of the genus such as ({serrated wrack}) .
wrack	H2.3.a.
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a wreck or piece of wreckage.
wrack	H2.3.b.
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a remnant or fragment of something destroyed.
wrack	H2.4.
	syl	wrack
	pron	<r@k>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to be or cause to be wrecked.
WRAF	0.
	syl	W.R.A.F.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Women's Royal Air Force.
wraith	ety	C16: Scottish, of unknown origin
wraith	1.
	syl	wraith
	pron	<rAT>
	pos	n.
	def	the apparition of a person living or thought to be alive, supposed to appear around the time of his death.
wraith	2.
	syl	wraith
	pron	<rAT>
	pos	n.
	def	a ghost or any apparition.
wraith	3.
	syl	wraith
	pron	<rAT>
	pos	n.
	def	an insubstantial copy of some?!thing.
wraith	4.
	syl	wraith
	pron	<rAT>
	pos	n.
	def	something pale, thin, and lacking in substance, such as a column of smoke.
wraithlike	sub
	head	wraith
	syl	wraith+2like
	pos	adj.
Wran	0.
	syl	Wran
	pron	<r@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the Women's Royal Australian Naval Service.
Wrangel Island	0.
	syl	Wran+gel Is+land
	pron	<1r@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Arctic Ocean, off the coast of the extreme NE Soviet Union: administratively part of the Soviet Union; mountainous and mostly tundra. Area: about 7300 sq. km (2800 sq. miles).
Mount	infl
	head	Wrangell
	syl	Mount.
	pos	n.
Wrangell	0.
	syl	Wran+gell
	pron	<1r@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a mountain in S Alaska, in the W Wrangell Mountains. Height: 4269 m (14005 ft.).
Wrangell Mountains	0.
	syl	Wran+gell Moun+tains
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in SE Alaska, extending into the Yukon, Canada. Highest peak: Mount Blackburn, 5037 m (16523 ft.).
wrangle	ety	C14: from Low German wrangeln; related to Norwegian vrangla 
wrangle	1.
	syl	wran+gle
	pron	<1r@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to argue, esp. noisily or angrily.
wrangle	2.
	syl	wran+gle
	pron	<1r@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to encourage, persuade, or obtain by argument.
wrangle	3.
	syl	wran+gle
	pron	<1r@GgL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	to herd (cattle or horses).
wrangle	4.
	syl	wran+gle
	pron	<1r@GgL>
	pos	n.
	def	a noisy or angry argument.
wrangler	1.
	syl	wran+gler
	pron	<1r@Ggl*>
	pos	n.
	def	one who wrangles.
wrangler	2.
	syl	wran+gler
	pron	<1r@Ggl*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Western U.S.
	def	a herder; cowboy.
wrangler	3.
	syl	wran+gler
	pron	<1r@Ggl*>
	pos	n.
	usage	Brit. at Cambridge University
	def	a candidate who has obtained first-class honours in the mathematics tripos. The wrangler with the highest marks is called the {senior wrangler}.
WRANS	0.
	syl	W.R.A.N.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Royal Australian Naval Service.
wrap	ety	C14: origin unknown
wraps	infl
	head	wrap
	syl	wraps
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
wrapping	infl
	head	wrap
	syl	wrap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
wrapped	infl
	head	wrap
	syl	wrapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
wrap	1.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fold or wind (paper, cloth, etc.) around (a person or thing) so as to cover.
wrap	2.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fold paper, etc., around to fasten securely.
wrap	3.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to surround or conceal by surrounding.
wrap	4.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to enclose, immerse, or absorb.
	exam	1	wrapped in sorrow.
wrap	5.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	to fold, wind, or roll up.
wrap	6.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by about, around, etc.
	def	to be or become wound or extended.
wrap	7.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	Also: {rap}. to praise (someone).
wrap	8.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	a garment worn wrapped around the body, esp. the shoulders, such as a shawl or cloak.
wrap	9.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	short for {{wrapround} (sense 4}).
wrap	10.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	wrapping or a wrapper.
wrap	11.
	syl	wrap
	pron	<r@p>
	pos	n.
	mod	mainly; tr.
	def	Also called: {rap}. a commendation.
keep under wraps	12.
	head	wrap
	syl	keep under wraps.
	def	to keep secret.
take the wraps off	13.
	head	wrap
	syl	take the wraps off.
	def	to reveal.
wraparound	infl
	head	wrapover
	or	wrapround
	syl	wrap+a:round
	pos	adj.
wrapround	infl
	head	wrapover
	or	wraparound
	syl	wrap+round
	pos	adj.
wrapover	1.
	syl	wrap+o:ver
	pron	<1r@p2*uv*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a garment, esp. a skirt
	def	not sewn up at one side, but worn wrapped round the body and fastened so that the open edges overlap. {~}
wrapover	2.
	syl	wrap+o:ver
	pron	<1r@p2*uv*>
	pos	adj.
	def	such a garment.
wrapped	1.
	syl	wrapped
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {wrap. ~}
wrapped	2.
	syl	wrapped
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	Also: {rapt}. very pleased: delighted.
wrapped	3.a.
	syl	wrapped
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	completely absorbed or engrossed in.
wrapped	3.b.
	syl	wrapped
	pron	<r@pt>
	pos	vb.
	def	implicated or involved in.
wrapper	1.
	syl	wrap+per
	pron	<1r@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the cover, usually of paper or cellophane, in which something is wrapped.
wrapper	2.
	syl	wrap+per
	pron	<1r@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	the ripe firm tobacco leaf forming the outermost portion of a cigar and wound around its body.
wrapper	3.
	syl	wrap+per
	pron	<1r@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	a loose negligee or dressing gown, esp. in the 19th century.
wrapping	0.
	syl	wrap+ping
	pron	<1r@piG>
	pos	n.
	def	the material used to wrap something.
wrapround	1.
	syl	wrap+round
	pron	<1r@p2raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	made so as to be wrapped round something.
	exam	1	a wrapround skirt.
wrapround	2.
	syl	wrap+round
	pron	<1r@p2raund>
	pos	adj.
	def	surrounding, curving round, or overlapping.
wrapround	3.
	syl	wrap+round
	pron	<1r@p2raund>
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	a flexible plate of plastic, metal, or rubber that is made flat but used wrapped round the plate cylinder of a rotary press.
wrapround	4.
	syl	wrap+round
	pron	<1r@p2raund>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {outsert}. a separately printed sheet folded around a section for binding. Sometimes shortened to {wrap}.
wrapround	5.
	syl	wrap+round
	pron	<1r@p2raund>
	pos	n.
	def	a slip of paper folded round the dust jacket of a book to announce a price reduction, special offer, etc.
wrap up	1.
	syl	wrap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fold paper around.
wrap up	2.
	syl	wrap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to put warm clothes on.
wrap up	3.
	syl	wrap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	qual	Slang.
	usage	usually imperative
	def	to be silent.
wrap up	4.a.
	syl	wrap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to settle the final details of.
wrap up	4.b.
	syl	wrap up
	pos	vb. adv.
	def	to make a summary of.
wrasse	ety	C17: from Cornish wrach; related to Welsh gwrach old woman
wrasse	0.
	syl	wrasse
	pron	<r@s>
	pos	n.
	def	any marine percoid fish of the family of tropical and temperate seas, having thick lips, strong teeth, and usually a bright coloration: many are used as food fishes.
wrath	ety	Old English wr*_@aththu; see #7wroth 
wrath	1.
	syl	wrath
	pron	<roT>
	pos	n.
	def	angry, violent, or stern indignation.
wrath	2.
	syl	wrath
	pron	<roT>
	pos	n.
	def	divine vengeance or retribution.
wrath	3.
	syl	wrath
	pron	<roT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a fit of anger or an act resulting from anger.
wrath	4.
	syl	wrath
	pron	<roT>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	incensed; angry.
wrathless	sub
	head	wrath
	syl	wrath+less
	pos	adj.
Cape	infl
	head	Wrath
	syl	Cape.
	pos	n.
Wrath	0.
	syl	Wrath
	pron	<roT>, <rc:T>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Cape Wrath}.
wrathful	1.
	syl	wrath+ful
	pron	<1roTful>
	pos	adj.
	def	full of wrath; raging or furious.
wrathful	2.
	syl	wrath+ful
	pron	<1roTful>
	pos	adj.
	def	resulting from or expressing wrath.
wrathful	xref
	syl	wrath+ful
	pron	<1roTful>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also (informal): {wrath@.y}.
wrathfully	sub
	head	wrathful
	syl	wrath+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wrathfulness	sub
	head	wrathful
	syl	wrath+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wreak	ety	Old English wrecan; related to Old Frisian wreka, Old High German rehhan (German r*"achen) , Old Norse reka, Latin urg*_ere to push
wreak	1.
	syl	wreak
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to inflict (vengeance, etc.) or to cause (chaos, etc.).
	exam	1	to wreak havoc on the enemy.
wreak	2.
	syl	wreak
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express, or gratify (anger, hatred, etc.).
wreak	3.
	syl	wreak
	pron	<rEk>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	to take vengeance for.
wreaker	sub
	head	wreak
	syl	wreak+er
	pos	n.
wreath	ety	Old English wr*_@ath, wr*_@ad; related to Middle Low German wr*_eden to twist. See #7writhe 
wreaths	infl
	head	wreath
	syl	wreaths
	pron	<rE@dz>, <rETs>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wreath	1.
	syl	wreath
	pron	<rET>
	pos	n.
	def	a band of flowers or foliage intertwined into a ring, usually placed on a grave as a memorial or worn on the head as a garland or a mark of honour.
wreath	2.
	syl	wreath
	pron	<rET>
	pos	n.
	def	any circular or spiral band or formation.
wreath	3.
	syl	wreath
	pron	<rET>
	pos	n.
	def	a spiral or circular defect appearing in porcelain and glassware.
wreathless	sub
	head	wreath
	syl	wreath+less
	pos	adj.
wreathlike	sub
	head	wreath
	syl	wreath+2like
	pos	adj.
wreathe	ety	C16: perhaps back formation from wr*_ethen, from Old English writhen, past participle of wr*_ithan to #7writhe ; see #7wreath 
wreathe	1.
	syl	wreathe
	pron	<rE@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to form into or take the form of a wreath by intertwining or twisting together.
wreathe	2.
	syl	wreathe
	pron	<rE@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to decorate, crown, or encircle with wreaths.
wreathe	3.
	syl	wreathe
	pron	<rE@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move in a twisting way.
	exam	1	smoke wreathed up to the ceiling.
wreck	ety	C13: from Scandinavian; compare Icelandic rek. See #7wrack %2#7, wreak 
wreck	1.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	vb.
	def	to involve in or suffer disaster or destruction.
wreck	2.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause the wreck of (a ship).
wreck	3.a.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	def	the accidental destruction of a ship at sea.
wreck	3.b.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	def	the ship so destroyed.
wreck	4.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maritime law.
	def	goods cast ashore from a wrecked vessel.
wreck	5.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that has suffered ruin or dilapidation.
wreck	6.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wreck+age} (#!r$ek$Id#f). the remains of something that has been destroyed.
wreck	7.
	syl	wreck
	pron	<rek>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {wreckage}. the act of wrecking or the state of being wrecked; ruin or destruction.
wrecker	1.
	syl	wreck+er
	pron	<1rek*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that ruins or destroys.
wrecker	2.
	syl	wreck+er
	pron	<1rek*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	a person whose job is to demolish buildings or dismantle cars.
wrecker	3.
	syl	wreck+er
	pron	<1rek*>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a person who lures ships to destruction to plunder the wreckage.
wrecker	4.
	syl	wreck+er
	pron	<1rek*>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. name for {breakdown van}.
wreckfish	ety	so called because it is often found near wrecked ships
wreckfish	infl
	or	wreckfishes
	syl	wreck+fish
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wreckfishes	infl
	head	wreckfish
	or	wreckfish
	syl	wreck+fish:es.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wreckfish	0.
	syl	wreck+fish
	pron	<1rek2fiS>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {stone bass}.
wreckful	0.
	syl	wreck+ful
	pron	<1rekful>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Poetic.
	def	causing wreckage.
wrecking bar	0.
	syl	wreck+ing bar
	pos	n.
	def	a short crowbar, forked at one end and slightly angled at the other to make a fulcrum.
the	1.
	head	Wrekin
	syl	the.
	def	an isolated hill in the English Midlands in Salop. Height: 400 m (1335 ft.).
(all) round the Wrekin	2.
	head	Wrekin
	syl	(all) round the Wrekin.
	qual	Midland English dialect.
	def	the long way round.
	exam	1	he went all round the Wrekin instead of explaining clearly.
wren	ety	Old English wrenna, werna; related to Old High German wrendo, rentilo, Old Norse rindill 
wren	1.
	syl	wren
	pron	<ren>
	pos	n.
	def	any small brown passerine songbird of the chiefly American family esp. ({wren} in Britain, {winter wren} in the U.S.). They have a slender bill and feed on insects.
wren	2.
	syl	wren
	pron	<ren>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar birds of the families (Australian warblers), (New Zealand wrens), etc.
Wren	H1.0.
	syl	Wren
	pron	<ren>
	pos	n.
	usage	Informal. in Britain and certain other nations
	def	a member of the Women's Royal Naval Service.
Wren	H2.0.
	syl	Wren
	pron	<ren>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Chris@.to@.pher}. 1632-1723, English architect. He designed St. Paul's Cathedral and over 50 other London churches after the Great Fire as well as many secular buildings.
wrench	ety	Old@T English wrencan; related to Old High German renken, Lithuanian rangyti to twist. See #7wrinkle %1
wrench	1.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give (something) a sudden or violent twist or pull esp. so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached.
	exam	1	to wrench a door off its hinges.
wrench	2.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist suddenly so as to sprain (a limb).
	exam	1	to wrench one's ankle.
wrench	3.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give pain to.
wrench	4.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist from the original meaning or purpose.
wrench	5.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to make a sudden twisting motion.
wrench	6.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	n.
	def	a forceful twist or pull.
wrench	7.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	n.
	def	an injury to a limb, caused by twisting.
wrench	8.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	n.
	def	sudden pain caused esp. by parting.
wrench	9.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	n.
	def	a parting that is difficult or painful to make.
wrench	10.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	n.
	def	a distorting of the original meaning or purpose.
wrench	11.
	syl	wrench
	pron	<renC>
	pos	n.
	def	a spanner, esp. one with adjustable@T jaws. See@T also@T {torque @T wrench}.
wrest	ety	Old English wr*_@astan; related to Old Norse reista. See #7writhe 
wrest	1.
	syl	wrest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take or force away by violent pulling or twisting.
wrest	2.
	syl	wrest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seize forcibly by violent or unlawful means.
wrest	3.
	syl	wrest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by laborious effort.
wrest	4.
	syl	wrest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distort in meaning, purpose, etc.
wrest	5.
	syl	wrest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act or an instance of wresting.
wrest	6.
	syl	wrest
	pron	<rest>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a small key used to tune a piano or harp.
wrester	sub
	head	wrest
	syl	wrest+er
	pos	n.
wrestle	ety	Old English wr@astlian; related to Middle Dutch wrastelen (Dutch worstelen) , Old Norse rost current, race
wrestle	1.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to fight (another person) by holding, throwing, etc., without punching with the closed fist.
wrestle	2.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to participate in wrestling.
wrestle	3.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	when; intr.
	usage	foll. by with or against
	def	to fight with (a person, problem, or thing).
	exam	1	wrestle with one's conscience.
wrestle	4.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to move laboriously, as with wrestling movements.
wrestle	5.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	U.S.
	def	to throw (an animal) for branding.
wrestle	6.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	n.
	def	the act of wrestling.
wrestle	7.
	syl	wres+tle
	pron	<1resL>
	pos	n.
	def	a struggle or tussle.
wrestler	sub
	head	wrestle
	syl	wres+tler
	pos	n.
wrestling	0.
	syl	wres+tling
	pron	<1resliG>
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain sports in which the contestants fight each other according to various rules governing holds and usually forbidding blows with the closed fist. The principal object is to overcome the opponent either by throwing or pinning him to the ground or by causing him to submit. See {freestyle, Graeco-Roman, Sumo}.
wrest pin	0.
	syl	wrest pin
	pos	n.
	usage	on a piano, etc.
	def	a pin around which one end of a string is wound: it may be turned by means of a tuning key to alter the tension of the string.
wretch	ety	Old English wrecca; related to Old Saxon wrekkeo, Old High German reccheo (German Recke warrior), Old Norse rek (n) ingr 
wretch	1.
	syl	wretch
	pron	<reC>
	pos	n.
	def	a despicable person.
wretch	2.
	syl	wretch
	pron	<reC>
	pos	n.
	def	a person pitied for his misfortune.
wretched	1.
	syl	wretch+ed
	pron	<1reCid>
	pos	adj.
	def	in poor or pitiful circumstances.
wretched	2.
	syl	wretch+ed
	pron	<1reCid>
	pos	adj.
	def	characterized by or causing misery.
wretched	3.
	syl	wretch+ed
	pron	<1reCid>
	pos	adj.
	def	despicable; base.
wretched	4.
	syl	wretch+ed
	pron	<1reCid>
	pos	adj.
	def	poor, inferior, or paltry.
wretchedly	sub
	head	wretched
	syl	wretch+ed+ly
	pos	adv.
wretchedness	sub
	head	wretched
	syl	wretch+ed+ness
	pos	n.
Wrexham	0.
	syl	Wrex+ham
	pron	<1reks*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N Wales, in SE Clwyd: seat of the Roman Catholic bishopric of Wales (except Glamorganshire); coal-mining. Pop.: 38955 (1971).
wryer	alt
	head	wrier
	or	wrier
	syl	wry+er
	pron	<1rI*>
	pos	adj.
wrier	0.
	or	wryer
	syl	wri+er
	pron	<1rI*>
	pos	adj.
	def	the comparative of {wry}.
wryest	alt
	head	wriest
	or	wriest
	syl	wry+est
	pron	<1rIist>
	pos	adj.
wriest	0.
	or	wryest
	syl	wri+est
	pron	<1rIist>
	pos	adj.
	def	the superlative of {wry}.
wriggle	ety	C15: from Middle Low German; compare Dutch wriggelen 
wriggle	1.
	syl	wrig+gle
	pron	<1rigL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make twisting movements.
wriggle	2.
	syl	wrig+gle
	pron	<1rigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to progress by twisting and turning.
wriggle	3.
	syl	wrig+gle
	pron	<1rigL>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by into or out of
	def	to manoeuvre oneself by clever or devious means.
	exam	1	wriggle out of an embarrassing situation.
wriggle	4.
	syl	wrig+gle
	pron	<1rigL>
	pos	n.
	def	a wriggling movement or action.
wriggle	5.
	syl	wrig+gle
	pron	<1rigL>
	pos	n.
	def	a sinuous marking or course.
wriggler	sub
	head	wriggle
	syl	wrig+gler
	pos	n.
wriggly	sub
	head	wriggle
	syl	wrig+gly
	pos	adj.
wright	ety	Old English wryhta, wyrhta; related to Old Frisian wrichta, Old Saxon, Old High German wurhtio. See #7work 
wright	0.
	syl	wright
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	n.
	usage	now chiefly in combination
	def	a person who creates, builds, or repairs something specified.
	exam	1	a playwright;
	exam	2	a shipwright.
Frank Lloyd	1.
	head	Wright
	syl	Frank Lloyd.
	def	1869-1959, U.S. architect, whose designs include the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo (1916), the Guggenheim Museum, New York (1943), and many private houses. His @6organic architecture@9 sought a close relationship between buildings and their natural surroundings.
Joseph	2.
	head	Wright
	syl	Jo:seph.
	def	1855-1930, English philologist; editor of (1898-1905).
Wilbur	3.
	head	Wright
	syl	Wil:bur
	usage	1867-1912
	def	and his brother {Or@.ville} (1871-1948), U.S. aviation pioneers, who designed and flew the first powered aircraft (1903).
wring	ety	Old English wringan; related to Old High German ringan (German wringen) , Gothic wrung*_o snare. See #7wrangle, wrong 
wrings	infl
	head	wring
	syl	wrings
	pos	vb.
wringing	infl
	head	wring
	syl	wring+ing
	pos	vb.
wrung	infl
	head	wring
	syl	wrung.
	pos	vb.
wring	1.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	usage	often foll. by out
	def	to twist and compress to squeeze (a liquid) from (cloth, etc.).
wring	2.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist forcibly.
	exam	1	wring its neck.
wring	3.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to clasp and twist (one's hands), esp. in anguish.
wring	4.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to distress.
	exam	1	wring one's heart.
wring	5.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grip (someone's hand) vigorously in greet?!ing.
wring	6.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to obtain by or as if by forceful means.
	exam	1	wring information out of.
wring	7.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to writhe with or as if with pain.
wringing wet	8.
	head	wring
	syl	wringing wet.
	def	soaking; drenched.
wring	9.
	syl	wring
	pron	<riG>
	pos	n.
	def	an act or the process of wringing.
wringer	0.
	syl	wring+er
	pron	<1riG*>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine for drying clothes, textiles, etc., often consisting of two rollers between which the cloth is squeezed. Also called (Brit.): {mangle}.
wrinkle	ety	C15: back formation from wrinkled, from Old English gewrinclod, past participle of wrinclian to wind around; related to Swedish vrinka to sprain, Lithuanian re?~ngti to twist. See #7wrench 
wrinkle	H1.1.
	syl	wrin+kle
	pron	<1riGkL>
	pos	n.
	def	a slight ridge in the smoothness of a surface, such as a crease in the skin as a result of age.
wrinkle	H1.2.
	syl	wrin+kle
	pron	<1riGkL>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or become wrinkled, as by crumpling, creasing, or puckering.
wrinkleless	sub
	head	wrinkle
	syl	wrin+kle+less
	pos	adj.
wrinkly	sub
	head	wrinkle
	syl	wrin+kly
	pos	adj.
wrinkle	ety	Old English wrenc trick; related to Middle Low German wrank struggle, Middle High German ranc sudden turn. See #7wrench 
wrinkle	H2.0.
	syl	wrin+kle
	pron	<1riGkL>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a clever or novel trick, hint, or device.
wrist	ety	Old English; related to Old High German, Old Norse rist. See #7wriggle, wry 
wrist	1.
	syl	wrist
	pron	<rist>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	the joint between the forearm and the hand. Technical name: {carpus}.
wrist	2.
	syl	wrist
	pron	<rist>
	pos	n.
	def	the part of a sleeve or glove that covers the wrist.
wrist	3.a.
	syl	wrist
	pron	<rist>
	pos	n.
	def	See {wrist pin}.
wrist	3.b.
	syl	wrist
	pron	<rist>
	pos	n.
	def	a joint in which a wrist pin forms the pivot.
wristband	0.
	syl	wrist+band
	pron	<1rist2b@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a band around the wrist, esp. one attached to a watch or forming part of a long sleeve.
wrist-drop	0.
	syl	wrist-drop
	pos	n.
	def	paralysis of the extensor muscles of the wrist and fingers.
wristlet	0.
	syl	wrist+let
	pron	<1ristlit>
	pos	n.
	def	a band or bracelet worn around the wrist.
wristlock	0.
	syl	wrist+lock
	pron	<1rist2lok>
	pos	n.
	def	a wrestling hold in which a wrestler seizes his opponent's wrist and exerts pressure against the joints of his hand, arm, or shoulder.
wrist pin	1.
	syl	wrist pin
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical boss or pin attached to the side of a wheel parallel with the axis, esp. one forming a bearing for a crank.
wrist pin	2.
	syl	wrist pin
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {gudgeon pin}.
wristwatch	0.
	syl	wrist+watch
	pron	<1rist2woC>
	pos	n.
	def	a watch worn strapped around the wrist.
writ	ety	Old English; related to Old Norse rit, Gothic writs stroke, Old High German riz (German Riss a tear). See #7write 
writ	H1.1.
	syl	writ
	pron	<rit>
	pos	n.
	def	a document under seal, issued in the name of the Crown or a court, commanding the person to whom it is addressed to do or refrain from doing some specified act.
writ	H1.2.
	syl	writ
	pron	<rit>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a piece or body of writing.
	exam	1	Holy Writ.
writ	H2.0.
	syl	writ
	pron	<rit>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {write}.
write	ety	Old English wr*_itan (originally: to scratch runes into bark); related to Old Frisian wr*_ita, Old Norse r*_ita, Old High German r*_izan (German reissen to tear)
writes	infl
	head	write
	syl	writes
	pos	vb.
writing	infl
	head	write
	syl	writ+ing
	pos	vb.
wrote	infl
	head	write
	syl	wrote
	pos	vb.
written	infl
	head	write
	syl	writ+ten.
	pos	vb.
write	1.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to draw or mark (symbols, words, etc.) on a surface, usually paper, with a pen, pencil, or other instrument.
write	2.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to describe or record (ideas, experiences, etc.) in writing.
write	3.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to compose (a letter) to or correspond regularly with (a person, organization, etc.).
write	4.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	may take a clause as object
	def	to say or communicate by letter.
	exam	1	he wrote that he was on his way.
write	5.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	to send a letter to (a person, etc.).
write	6.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to write (words) in cursive as opposed to printed style.
write	7.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to be sufficiently familiar with (a specified style, language, etc.) to use it in writing.
write	8.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	def	to be the author or composer of (books, music, etc.).
write	9.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to fill in the details for (a document, form, etc.).
write	10.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to draw up or draft.
write	11.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to produce by writing.
	exam	1	he wrote ten pages.
write	12.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to show clearly.
	exam	1	envy was written all over his face.
write	13.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to spell, inscribe, or entitle.
write	14.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to ordain or prophesy.
	exam	1	it is written.
write	15.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to produce writing as specified.
write	16.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Computer technol.
	def	to record (data) in a location in a storage device, such as a drum. Compare {{read%1} (sense 16}).
write	17.
	syl	write
	pron	<rIt>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	See {{underwrite} (sense 3a.}). {~} See also {write down, write in, write off, write out, write up}.
writable	sub
	head	write
	syl	writ+a:ble
	pos	adj.
write down	1.
	syl	write down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to set down in writing.
write down	2.
	syl	write down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to harm or belittle by writing about (a person) in derogatory terms.
write down	3.
	syl	write down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	usage	foll. by to or for
	def	to write in a simplified way (to a supposedly less cultured readership).
write down	4.
	syl	write down
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	to decrease the book value of (an asset).
write-down	infl
	head	write down
	syl	write-down.
	pos	n.
write down	5.
	syl	write down
	pos	n.
	qual	Accounting.
	def	a reduction made in the book value of an asset.
write in	1.
	syl	write in
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to insert in (a document, form, etc.) in writing.
write in	2.a.
	syl	write in
	pos	vb.
	def	to vote for (a person not on a ballot) by writing in his name.
write in	2.b.
	syl	write in
	pos	vb.
	def	to cast (a vote) for such a person by writing in his name.
write-in	infl
	head	write in
	syl	write-in.
	pos	n.
write in	3.
	syl	write in
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the voting for a person by writing his name on a ballot.
write in	4.
	syl	write in
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a candidate or vote that has been written in.
write in	5.
	syl	write in
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	usage	as modifier
	def	.
	exam	1	a write-in campaign.
write off	1.a.
	syl	write off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cancel (a bad debt or obsolete asset) from the accounts.
write off	1.b.
	syl	write off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to consider (a trans?!action, etc.) as a loss or set off (a loss) against revenues.
write off	1.c.
	syl	write off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to depreciate (an asset) by periodic charges.
write off	1.d.
	syl	write off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to charge (a specified amount) against gross profits as depreciation of an asset.
write off	2.
	syl	write off
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause or acknowledge the complete loss of.
write-off	infl
	head	write off
	syl	write-off.
	pos	n.
write off	3.a.
	syl	write off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the act of cancelling a bad debt or obsolete asset from the accounts.
write off	3.b.
	syl	write off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the bad debt or obsolete asset cancelled.
write off	3.c.
	syl	write off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	the amount cancelled against gross profits, corresponding to the book value of the bad debt or obsolete asset.
write off	4.
	syl	write off
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	something damaged beyond repair, esp. a car.
write out	1.
	syl	write out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to put into writing or reproduce in full form in writing.
write out	2.
	syl	write out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to exhaust (oneself or one's creativity) by excessive writing.
write out	3.
	syl	write out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to remove (a character) from a television or radio series.
writer	1.
	syl	writ+er
	pron	<1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who writes books, articles, etc., esp. as an occupation.
writer	2.
	syl	writ+er
	pron	<1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the person who has written something specified.
writer	3.
	syl	writ+er
	pron	<1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is able to write or write well.
writer	4.
	syl	writ+er
	pron	<1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a scribe or clerk.
writer	5.
	syl	writ+er
	pron	<1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a composer of music.
writer	6.
	syl	writ+er
	pron	<1rIt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scottish. name for {solicitor}.
writer to the signet	7.
	head	writer
	syl	writer to the signet.
	usage	in Scotland
	def	a lawyer who conducts cases before the Court of Session.
writer's crampalsy	infl
	head	writer's cramp
	or	writer'spasm
	syl	writ+er's crampal+sy
	pos	n.
writer'spasm	infl
	head	writer's cramp
	or	writer's crampalsy
	syl	writ+er'spasm
	pos	n.
writer's cramp	0.
	syl	writ+er's cramp
	pos	n.
	def	a muscular spasm or temporary paralysis of the muscles of the thumb and first two fingers caused by prolonged writing.
write up	1.
	syl	write up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to describe fully, complete, or bring up to date in writing.
	exam	1	write up a diary.
write up	2.
	syl	write up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to praise or bring to public notice in writing.
write up	3.a.
	syl	write up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to place an excessively high value on (an asset).
write up	3.b.
	syl	write up
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	tr.
	def	to increase the book value of (an asset) in order to reflect more accurately its current worth in the market.
write-up	infl
	head	write up
	syl	write-up.
	pos	n.
write up	4.
	syl	write up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a published account of something, such as a review in a newspaper or magazine.
write up	5.a.
	syl	write up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	an excessive or illegally high valuation of corporate assets.
write up	5.b.
	syl	write up
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	a raising of the book value of an asset.
writhe	ety	Old English wr*_ithan; related to Old High German r*_idan, Old Norse r*_itha. See #7wrath, wreath, wrist, wroth 
writhe	1.
	syl	writhe
	pron	<rI@d>
	pos	vb.
	def	to twist or squirm in or as if in pain.
writhe	2.
	syl	writhe
	pron	<rI@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move with such motions.
writhe	3.
	syl	writhe
	pron	<rI@d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to suffer acutely from embarrassment, revulsion, etc.
writhe	4.
	syl	writhe
	pron	<rI@d>
	pos	n.
	def	the act or an instance of writhing.
writher	sub
	head	writhe
	syl	writh+er
	pos	n.
writhen	1.
	syl	writh+en
	pron	<1ri@d*n>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	a past tense of {writhe}.
writhen	2.
	syl	writh+en
	pron	<1ri@d*n>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or poetic.
	def	twisted; distorted.
writing	1.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of letters or symbols written or marked on a surface as a means of communicating ideas by making each symbol stand for an idea, concept, or thing (see {ideogram}) , by using each symbol to represent a set of sounds grouped into syllables ({syllabic writing}) , or by regarding each symbol as corresponding roughly or exactly to each of the sounds in the language ({alphabetic writing}) .
writing	2.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {handwriting}.
writing	3.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	anything expressed in letters, esp. a literary composition.
writing	4.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the work of a writer.
writing	5.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	literary style, art, or practice.
writing	6.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	def	written form.
	exam	1	give it to me in writing.
writing	7.
	syl	writ+ing
	pron	<1rItiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	: related to or used in writing.
	exam	1	writing ink.
writing on the wall	8.
	head	writing
	syl	writing on the wall.
	def	a sign or signs of approaching disaster.
writing desk	0.
	syl	writ+ing desk
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of furniture with a writing surface and drawers and compartments for papers, etc.
writing paper	0.
	syl	writ+ing pa+per
	pos	n.
	def	paper sized to take writing ink and used for letters and other manuscripts.
Writhe	infl
	head	Writings
	syl	Writhe.
	pos	n.
Writings	0.
	syl	Writ+ings
	pron	<1rItiGz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	another term for the {Hagiographa}.
writ of execution	0.
	syl	writ of ex+e:cu+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Law.
	def	a writ ordering that a judgment be enforced.
written	1.
	syl	writ+ten
	pron	<1ritN>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past participle of {write}.
written	2.
	syl	writ+ten
	pron	<1ritN>
	pos	adj.
	def	taken down in writing; transcribed.
	exam	1	written evidence;
	exam	2	the written word.
WRNS	0.
	syl	W.R.N.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Royal Naval Service. See also {Wren} %1.
wrnt	0.
	syl	wrnt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	warrant.
Wroclaw	0.
	syl	Wro+claw
	pron	Polish <1vrctswaf>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in SW Poland, on the River Oder: passed to Austria (1527) and to Prussia (1741); returned to Poland in 1945. Pop.: 565000 (1974 est.). German name: {Breslau}.
wrong	ety	Old English wrang injustice, from Old Norse vrang; see #7wring 
wrong	1.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not correct or truthful.
	exam	1	the wrong answer.
wrong	2.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	def	acting or judging in error.
	exam	1	you are wrong to think that.
wrong	3.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	immoral; bad.
	exam	1	it is wrong to cheat.
wrong	4.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	def	deviating from or unacceptable to correct or conventional laws, usage, etc.
wrong	5.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	def	not intended or wanted.
	exam	1	the wrong road.
wrong	6.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	postpositive
	def	not working properly; amiss.
	exam	1	something is wrong with the engine.
wrong	7.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a side, esp. of a fabric
	def	intended to face the inside so as not to be seen.
get on the wrong side of	8.
	head	wrong
	or	get in wrong with
	syl	get on the wrong side of
	qual	Informal.
	def	to come into disfavour with.
go down the wrong way	9.
	head	wrong
	syl	go down the wrong way.
	usage	of food
	def	to pass into the windpipe instead of the gullet.
wrong in the	10.
	head	wrong
	or	wrone's head
	syl	wrong in the
	qual	Informal.
	def	mad; crazy.
wrong	11.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	def	in the wrong direction or manner.
wrong	12.a.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	def	to turn out other than intended.
wrong	12.b.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	def	to make a mistake.
wrong	12.c.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	usage	of a machine, etc.
	def	to cease to function properly.
wrong	12.d.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	def	to go astray morally.
wrong	13.a.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	def	to fail to understand properly.
wrong	13.b.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	adv.
	def	to fail to provide the correct answer to.
wrong	14.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	n.
	def	a bad, immoral, or unjust thing or action.
wrong	15.a.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	n.
	def	an infringement of another person's rights, rendering the offender liable to a civil action, as for breach of contract or tort.
	exam	1	a private wrong.
wrong	15.b.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	n.
	def	a violation of public rights and duties, affecting the community as a whole and actionable at the instance of the Crown.
	exam	1	a public wrong.
in the wrong	16.
	head	wrong
	syl	in the wrong.
	def	mistaken or guilty.
wrong	17.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to treat unjustly.
wrong	18.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to discredit, malign, or misrepresent.
wrong	19.
	syl	wrong
	pron	<roG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to seduce or violate.
wronger	sub
	head	wrong
	syl	wrong+er
	pos	n.
wrongly	sub
	head	wrong
	syl	wrong+ly
	pos	adv.
wrongness	sub
	head	wrong
	syl	wrong+ness
	pos	n.
wrongdoer	0.
	syl	wrong+do:er
	pron	<1wroG2du:*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who acts immorally or illegally.
wrongdoing	sub
	head	wrongdoer
	syl	wrong+2do:ing
	pos	n.
wrong-foot	1.
	syl	wrong-foot
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Tennis, etc.
	def	to play a shot in such a way so as to cause (one's opponent) to be off balance.
wrong-foot	2.
	syl	wrong-foot
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to take by surprise so as to place in an embarrassing social position.
wrong fount	0.
	syl	wrong fount
	pos	n.
	qual	Printing.
	def	an error in composition in which a type of the wrong face or size is used. Abbrev.: {wf}.
wrongful	0.
	syl	wrong+ful
	pron	<1roGful>
	pos	adj.
	def	immoral, unjust, or illegal.
wrongfully	sub
	head	wrongful
	syl	wrong+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
wrongfulness	sub
	head	wrongful
	syl	wrong+ful+ness
	pos	n.
wrong-headed	1.
	syl	wrong-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	constantly wrong in judgment.
wrong-headed	2.
	syl	wrong-head:ed
	pos	adj.
	def	foolishly stubborn; obstinate.
wrong-headedly	sub
	head	wrong-headed
	syl	wrong-1head:ed+ly
	pos	adv.
wrong-headedness	sub
	head	wrong-headed
	syl	wrong-1head:ed+ness
	pos	n.
wrong number	0.
	syl	wrong num+ber
	pos	n.
	def	a telephone number dialled in error or the person so contacted.
wrote	0.
	syl	wrote
	pron	<r*ut>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense of {write}.
wroth	ety	Old English wr*_ath; related to Old Saxon wr*_eth, Old Norse reithr, Old High German reid curly haired
wroth	0.
	syl	wroth
	pron	<r*uT>, <roT>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	angry; irate.
wrought	ety	C16: variant of worht, from Old English geworht, past participle of (ge) wyrcan to #7work 
wrought	1.
	syl	wrought
	pron	<rc:t>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a past tense or past participle of {work}.
wrought	2.
	syl	wrought
	pron	<rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Metallurgy.
	def	shaped by hammering or beating.
wrought	3.
	syl	wrought
	pron	<rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often in combination
	def	formed, fashioned, or worked as specified.
	exam	1	well-wrought.
wrought	4.
	syl	wrought
	pron	<rc:t>
	pos	adj.
	def	decorated or made with delicate care.
wrought iron	0.a.
	syl	wrought i:ron
	pos	n.
	def	a pure form of iron having a low carbon content and a fibrous microstructure. It is made by various processes and is often used for decorative work.
wrought iron	0.b.
	syl	wrought i:ron
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	wrought-iron gates.
worked-up	alt
	head	wrought-up
	or	wrought-up
	syl	worked-up
	pos	adj.
wrought-up	0.
	or	worked-up
	syl	wrought-up
	pos	adj.
	def	excited or agitated.
wrung	0.
	syl	wrung
	pron	<r^G>
	pos	vb.
	def	the past tense or past participle of {wring}.
WRVS	0.
	syl	W.R.V.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Women's Royal Voluntary Service.
wry	ety	C16: from dialect wry to twist, from Old English wr*_igian to turn; related to Old Frisian wr*_igia to bend, Old Norse riga to move, Middle Low German wr*_ich bent, stubborn
wrier	infl
	head	wry
	or	wryer
	syl	wri+er
	pos	adj.
wriest	infl
	head	wry
	or	wryest
	syl	wri+est
	pos	adj.
wryer	infl
	head	wry
	or	wrier
	syl	wry+er
	pos	adj.
wryest	infl
	head	wry
	or	wriest
	syl	wry+est.
	pos	adj.
wry	1.
	syl	wry
	pron	<rI>
	pos	adj.
	def	twisted, contorted, or askew.
wry	2.
	syl	wry
	pron	<rI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a facial expression
	def	produced or characterized by contorting of the features, usually indicating dislike.
wry	3.
	syl	wry
	pron	<rI>
	pos	adj.
	def	dryly humorous; sardonic.
wry	4.
	syl	wry
	pron	<rI>
	pos	adj.
	def	warped, misdirected, or perverse.
wry	5.
	syl	wry
	pron	<rI>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of words, thoughts, etc.
	def	unsuitable or wrong.
wries	infl
	head	wry
	syl	wries
	pos	vb.
wrying	infl
	head	wry
	syl	wry+ing
	pos	vb.
wried	infl
	head	wry
	syl	wried.
	pos	vb.
wry	6.
	syl	wry
	pron	<rI>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to twist or contort.
wryly	sub
	head	wry
	syl	wry+ly
	pos	adv.
wryness	sub
	head	wry
	syl	wry+ness
	pos	n.
wrybill	0.
	syl	wry+bill
	pron	<1rI2bil>
	pos	n.
	def	a New Zealand plover, having its bill deflected to one side enabling it to search for food beneath stones.
wryneck	1.
	syl	wry+neck
	pron	<1rI2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two cryptically coloured Old World woodpeckers, or which do not drum on trees.
wryneck	2.
	syl	wry+neck
	pron	<1rI2nek>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {torticollis}.
wryneck	3.
	syl	wry+neck
	pron	<1rI2nek>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a person who has a twisted neck.
WS	0.
	syl	WS
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Western Samoa.
W star	0.
	syl	W star
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Wolf-Rayet star}.
WSW	0.
	syl	WSW
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	west-southwest.
wt	0.
	syl	wt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	weight.
Wu	0.
	syl	Wu
	pron	<wu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of dialects of Chinese spoken around the Yangtze delta.
Wu-ch'ang	alt
	head	Wuchang
	or	Wuchang
	syl	Wu-ch'ang
	pron	<1wu:1C@G>
	pos	n.
Wuchang	0.
	or	Wu-ch'ang
	syl	Wu+chang
	pron	<1wu:1C@G>
	pos	n.
	def	a former city of E central China: now a part of Wuhan.
Wuhan	0.
	syl	Wu+han
	pron	<1wu:1h@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE China, in Hupeh province, at the confluence of the Han and Yangtze Rivers: formed in 1950 by the union of the cities of Hanyang, Hankow, and Wuchang (the Han Cities); river port and industrial centre; university (1913). Pop.: 2560000 (1970 est.).
Wuhsien	0.
	syl	Wu+hsien
	pron	<1wu:1Sjen>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Soochow}.
Wuhu	0.
	syl	Wu:hu
	pron	<1wu:1hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in E Anhwei province on the Yangtze River. Pop.: 242100 (1953).
wulfenite	ety	C19: from German Wulfenit, named after F. X. von Wulfen (1728-1805), Austrian mineralogist
wulfenite	0.
	syl	wul+fen+ite
	pron	<1wulf*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow, orange, red, or grey lustrous secondary mineral consisting of lead molybdate in the form of platelike tetragonal crystals. It occurs with lead ores and is a source of molybdenum. Formula: PbMoO\4.
Wulfila	0.
	syl	Wul:fi:la
	pron	<1wulfil*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Ulfilas}.
Wu-lu-mu-ch'i	0.
	syl	Wu-lu-mu-ch'i
	pron	<1wu:1lu:1mu:1CE>
	pos	n.
	def	variant of {Urumchi}.
wunderkind	ety	C20: German, literally: wonder child
wunderkinds	infl
	head	wunderkind
	or	wunderkinder
	syl	wun+der+kinds
	pron	German <-2kind*r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wunderkinder	infl
	head	wunderkind
	or	wunderkinds
	syl	wun+der+kind+er
	pron	German <-2kind*r>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
wunderkind	1.
	syl	wun+der+kind
	pron	<1w^nd*2kind>, German <1vund*r2kint>
	pos	n.
	def	a child prodigy.
wunderkind	2.
	syl	wun+der+kind
	pron	<1w^nd*2kind>, German <1vund*r2kint>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is exceptionally successful in his field while still young.
Wilhelm Max	infl
	head	Wundt
	syl	Wil:helm Max
	pron	<1vilhelm>, <maks>
	pos	n.
Wundt	0.
	syl	Wundt
	pron	German <vunt>, <maks>
	pos	n.
	def	1832-1920, German experimental psychologist.
Wuppertal	0.
	syl	Wup+per+tal
	pron	German <1vup*rta:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in W West Germany, in North Rhine-Westphalia state on the {Wupper River} (a Rhine tributary): formed in 1919 from the amalgamation of the towns of Barmen and Elberfeld and other smaller towns; textile centre. Pop.: 409715 (1974 est.).
wurley	ety	from a native Australian language
wurlie	alt
	head	wurley
	or	wurley
	syl	wurl:ie
	pron	<1wR:li>
	pos	n.
wurley	0.
	or	wurlie
	syl	wurl:ey
	pron	<1wR:li>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an Aboriginal hut.
Wurm	0.
	syl	W*"urm
	pron	<vu*m>, <wR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the fourth and final Pleistocene glaciation in Alpine Europe. See also {G*"unz, Riss, Mindel}.
wurst	ety	from German, literally: something rolled; related to Latin vertere to turn
wurst	0.
	syl	wurst
	pron	<wR:st>, <wu*st>, <vu*st>
	pos	n.
	def	a large sausage, esp. of a type made in Germany, Austria, etc.
Wurttemberg	0.
	syl	W*"urt+tem+berg
	pron	<1vR:t*m2bR:g>, German <1vyrt*m2berk>
	pos	n.
	def	a former state of S Germany: made part of the West German state of Baden-W*"urttemberg after World War II.
Wurzburg	0.
	syl	W*"urz+burg
	pron	<1vR:ts2bR:g>, German <1vyrts2burk>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S West Germany, in NW Bavaria on the River Main: university (1582). Pop.: 113450 (1974 est.).
wus	ety	from Welsh was, variant of gwas servant
wus	0.
	syl	wus
	pos	w^s; n.
	qual	South Wales dialect.
	def	a casual term of address.
	exam	1	fancy a drink wus??
Wu-hsi	alt
	head	Wusih
	or	Wusih
	syl	Wu-hsi
	pron	<1wu:1sE>, <-SE>
	pos	n.
Wusih	0.
	or	Wu-hsi
	syl	Wu+sih
	pron	<1wu:1sE>, <-SE>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in E China, in S Kiangsu province on the Grand Canal: textile industry. Pop.: 650000 (1970 est.).
wuthering	ety	variant of whitherin, from whither blow, from Old Norse hvithra; related to hvitha squall of wind, Old English hweothu wind
wuthering	1.
	syl	wuth+er+ing
	pron	<1w^@d*riG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	of a wind
	def	blowing strongly with a roaring sound.
wuthering	2.
	syl	wuth+er+ing
	pron	<1w^@d*riG>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	of a place
	def	characterized by such a sound.
Wutsin	0.
	syl	Wu+tsin
	pron	<1wu:1tsin>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1949) of {Changchow}.
WV	0.
	syl	WV
	usage	international car registration for
	def	(Windward Islands) St. Vincent.
W Va	0.
	syl	W. Va.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	West Virginia.
WVS	0.
	syl	W.V.S.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Women's Voluntary Service.
Wyandotte	0.
	syl	Wy+an+dotte
	pron	<1wI*n2dot>
	pos	n.
	def	a heavy American breed of domestic fowl with many different varieties.
James	1.
	head	Wyatt
	syl	James.
	def	1746-1813, English architect; a pioneer of neo-Gothic.
Wyatt	2.
	syl	Wy:att
	pron	<1wI*t>
	pos	n.
	def	Sir {Thom@.as}. ??1503-42, English poet at the court of Henry VIII.
wych-elm	ety	C17: from Old English wice wych-elm
witch-elm	alt
	head	wych-elm
	or	wych-elm
	syl	witch-elm
	pron	<1wiC2elm>
	pos	n.
wych-elm	1.
	or	witch-elm
	syl	wych-elm
	pron	<1wiC2elm>
	pos	n.
	def	Eurasian elm tree, having a rounded shape, longish pointed leaves, clusters of small flowers, and winged fruits.
wych-elm	2.
	or	witch-elm
	syl	wych-elm
	pron	<1wiC2elm>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of this tree.
William	infl
	head	Wycherley
	syl	Wil:liam.
	pos	n.
Wycherley	0.
	syl	Wych:er:ley
	pron	<1wiC*li>
	pos	n.
	def	??1640-1716, English dramatist. His Restoration comedies include (1675) and (1676).
wych-hazel	0.
	syl	wych-ha:zel
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {witch hazel}.
Wyclif	alt
	head	Wycliffe
	or	Wycliffe
	syl	Wyc:lif
	pron	<1wiklif>
	pos	n.
John	infl
	head	Wycliffe
	syl	John.
	pos	n.
Wycliffe	0.
	or	Wyclif
	syl	Wyc:liffe
	pron	<1wiklif>
	pos	n.
	def	??1330-84, English religious reformer. A precursor of the Reformation, whose writings were condemned as heretical, he attacked the doctrines and abuses of the Church. He instigated the first complete translation of the Bible into English. His followers were called Lollards. Also spelt: {Wiclif, Wickliffe}.
Wycliffism	sub
	head	Wycliffe
	or	Wyclifism
	syl	Wyc+liff+ism
	pos	n.
Wyclifism	sub
	head	Wycliffe
	or	Wycliffism
	syl	Wyc+lif+ism
	pos	n.
Wyclifite	alt
	head	Wycliffite
	or	Wycliffite
	syl	Wyc+lif+ite
	pron	<1wikli2fIt>
Wycliffite	1.
	or	Wyclifite
	syl	Wyc+lif+fite
	pron	<1wikli2fIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	English history.
	def	a follower of John Wycliffe or an adherent of his religious ideas; a Lollard.
Wycliffite	2.
	or	Wyclifite
	syl	Wyc+lif+fite
	pron	<1wikli2fIt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	English history.
	def	of or relating to Wycliffe, his followers, or his religious ideas.
Wye	0.
	syl	Wye
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Wales and W England, rising in Powys and flowing southeast into England, then south to the Severn estuary. Length: 210 km (130 miles).
William of	infl
	head	Wykeham
	syl	Wil:liam of.
	pos	n.
Wykeham	0.
	syl	Wyke:ham
	pron	<1wik*m>
	pos	n.
	def	1324-1404, English prelate and statesman, who founded New College, Oxford, and Winchester College: chancellor of England (1367-71; 1389-91); bishop of Winchester (1367-1404).
wynd	ety	C15: from the stem of #7wind %2
wynd	0.
	syl	wynd
	pron	<wInd>
	pos	n.
	qual	Scot.
	def	a narrow lane or alley.
Wyo	0.
	syl	Wyo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Wyoming.
Wyoming	0.
	syl	Wy:o+ming
	pron	<wI1*umiG>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of the western U.S.: consists largely of ranges of the Rockies in the west and north, with part of the Great Plains in the east and several regions of hot springs. Capital: Cheyenne. Pop.: 332416 (1970). Area: 253597 sq. km (97914 sq. miles). Abbrevs.: {Wyo., Wy}., or (with zip code) {WY}
Wyomingite	sub
	head	Wyoming
	syl	Wy:1o+ming+2ite
	pos	n.
wyvern	ety	C17: variant of earlier wyver, from Old French, from Latin v*_ipera #7viper  ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** from Latin v*_ipera #7viper  ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
wivern	alt
	head	wyvern
	or	wyvern
	syl	wi+vern
	pron	<1wIv*n>
	pos	n.
wyvern	0.
	or	wivern
	syl	wy+vern
	pron	<1wIv*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a heraldic beast having a serpent's tail and a dragon's head and a body with wings and two legs.
X	alt
	head	x
	or	x
	syl	X
	pron	<eks>
	pos	n.
x's	infl
	head	x
	syl	x's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
X's	infl
	head	x
	or	Xs
	syl	X's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Xs	infl
	head	x
	or	X's
	syl	Xs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
x	1.
	or	X
	syl	x
	pron	<eks>
	pos	n.
	def	the 24th letter and 19th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
x	2.
	or	X
	syl	x
	pron	<eks>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound sequence represented by this letter, in English pronounced as or or, in initial position, as in
x	1.
	syl	x
	qual	symbol for:; Commerce, finance, etc.
	def	ex.
x	2.
	syl	x
	qual	symbol for:; Maths.
	def	the axis or a coordinate measured along the axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.
x	3.
	syl	x
	qual	symbol for:
	def	an algebraic variable.
X	ety	from the form of the Greek letter khi (#GX), first letter of Khristos Christ ~
X	1.a.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	def	indicating a film that may not be publicly shown to anyone under 18.
X	1.b.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	an X film.
X	2.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	def	denoting any unknown, unspecified, or variable factor, number, person, or thing.
X	3.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	usage	on letters, cards, etc.
	def	denoting a kiss.
X	4.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	usage	on ballot papers, etc.
	def	indicating choice.
X	5.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	usage	on examination papers, etc.
	def	indicating error.
X	6.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	def	for Christ; Christian
X	7.
	syl	X
	qual	symbol:
	usage	the Roman numeral for
	def	ten. See {Roman numerals}.
xanthate	0.
	syl	xan+thate
	pron	<1z@nTAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any salt or ester of xanthic acid.
xanthation	sub
	head	xanthate
	syl	xan+1tha+tion
	pos	n.
xanthein	0.
	syl	xan+the+in
	pron	<1z@nTiin>
	pos	n.
	def	the soluble part of the yellow pigment that is found in the cell sap of some flowers.
xanthene	0.
	syl	xan+thene
	pron	<1z@nTEn>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellowish crystalline heterocyclic compound used as a fungicide; benzo-1,4-pyran. Its molecular structural unit is found in many dyes, such as rhodamine and fluorosein. Formula: CH\2(C\6H\4)\2O.
xanthic	1.
	syl	xan+thic
	pron	<1z@nTik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, containing, or derived from xanthic acid.
xanthic	2.
	syl	xan+thic
	pron	<1z@nTik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany, rare.
	def	having a yellow colour.
xanthic acid	0.
	syl	xan+thic ac:id
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of organic sulphur-containing acids with the general formula ROC(S)SH, where R is an organic group. Their salts are the xanthates.
xanthin	0.
	syl	xan+thin
	pron	<1z@nTin>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of yellow or orange carotene derivatives that occur in the fruit and flowers of certain plants.
xanthine	1.
	syl	xan+thine
	pron	<1z@nTEn>, <-TIn>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystalline compound related in structure to uric acid and found in urine, blood, certain plants, and certain animal tissues. Formula: C\5H\4N\4O\2.
xanthine	2.
	syl	xan+thine
	pron	<1z@nTEn>, <-TIn>
	pos	n.
	def	any substituted derivative of xanthine, esp. one of the three pharmacologically active methylated xanthines, caffeine, theophylline, or theobromine, which act as stimulants and diuretics.
Xantippe	alt
	head	Xanthippe
	or	Xanthippe
	syl	Xan:tip:pe
	pron	<z@n1tipi>
	pos	n.
Xanthippe	1.
	or	Xantippe
	syl	Xan:thip:pe
	pron	<z@n1Tipi>
	pos	n.
	def	the wife of Socrates, proverbial as a scolding and quarrelsome woman.
Xanthippe	2.
	or	Xantippe
	syl	Xan:thip:pe
	pron	<z@n1Tipi>
	pos	n.
	def	any nagging, peevish, or irritable woman.
xantho-	ety	from Greek xanthos 
xanthochroid	ety	C19: New Latin xanthochroi, from #7xantho -#7+ Greek *_okhros pale
xanthochroid	0.
	syl	xan+tho+chroid
	pron	<1z@nT*u2krcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Rare.
	def	of, relating to, or designating races having light-coloured hair and a pale complexion.
xanthochroism	ety	C19: from Greek xanthokhro (os) yellow-skinned (from xanthos yellow+ khroia skin)+-#7ism 
xanthochroism	0.
	syl	xan+thoch+ro+ism
	pron	<z@n1Tokr*u2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a condition in certain animals, esp. aquarium goldfish, in which all skin pigments other than yellow and orange disappear.
xanthoma	0.
	syl	xan+tho+ma
	pron	<z@n1T*um*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	the presence in the skin of fatty yellow or brownish plaques or nodules, esp. on the eyelids, caused by a disorder of lipid metabolism.
xanthophyllous	sub
	head	xanthophyll
	syl	xan+tho+1phyll+ous
	pos	adj.
xanthous	0.
	syl	xan+thous
	pron	<1z@nT*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or designating races with yellowish hair and a light complexion.
Xanthus	0.
	syl	Xan+thus
	pron	<1z@nT*s>
	pos	n.
	def	the chief city of ancient Lycia in SW Asia Minor: source of some important antiquities.
Xanthian	sub
	head	Xanthus
	syl	Xan+thi:an
	pos	adj.
Saint Francis	infl
	head	Xavier
	syl	Saint Fran:cis
	pos	n.
Xavier	0.
	syl	Xa:vi:er
	pron	<1zAvi*>, <1z@v->, Spanish <xa1$BjAr>
	pos	n.
	def	known as the 1506-52, Spanish missionary, who was a founding member of the Jesuit society (1534) and later preached in Goa, Ceylon, the East Indies, and Japan. Feast day: Dec. 3.
x -axis	0.
	syl	x -ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	a reference axis, usually horizontal, of a graph or two- or three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system along which the -coordinate is measured.
X-chromosome	0.
	syl	X-chro:mo:some
	pos	n.
	def	the sex chromosome that occurs in pairs in the diploid cells of the females of many animals, including humans, and as one of a pair with the Y-chromosome in those of males. Compare {Y-chromosome}.
Xe	0.
	syl	Xe
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	xenon.
xebec	ety	C18: earlier chebec from French, ultimately from Arabic shabb*_ak; present spelling influenced by Catalan xabec, Spanish xabeque (now jabeque) 
zebec	infl
	head	xebec
	or	zebeck
	syl	ze+bec
	pron	<1zEbek>
	pos	n.
zebeck	infl
	head	xebec
	or	zebec
	syl	ze+beck
	pron	<1zEbek>
	pos	n.
xebec	0.
	syl	xe+bec
	pron	<1zEbek>
	pos	n.
	def	a small three-masted Mediterranean vessel with both square and lateen sails, formerly used by Algerian pirates and later used for commerce.
Yannis	infl
	head	Xenakis
	syl	Yan:nis
	pron	<1janis>
	pos	n.
Xenakis	0.
	syl	Xe:na:kis
	pron	<ze1na:kis>, Greek <kse1nakis>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Greek composer and musical theorist, born in Rumania. He is noted for his use of electronic computers in composition: his works include (1962).
xenia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek: hospitality, from xenos guest
xenia	0.
	syl	xe+ni:a
	pron	<1zEni*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	the influence of pollen upon the form of the fruit developing after pollination.
xenial	sub
	head	xenia
	syl	xe+ni:al
	pos	adj.
xeno-	ety	from Greek xenos strange
Xenocrates	0.
	syl	Xe:noc:ra:tes
	pron	<ze1nokr*2tEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??396-314 #7b.c., Greek Platonic philosopher.
Xenocratic	sub
	head	Xenocrates
	syl	Xen:o+crat+ic
	pron	<2zen*1kr@tik>
	pos	adj.
xenocryst	ety	C20: from #7xeno -#7+cryst (#7al) 
xenocryst	0.
	syl	xen:o+cryst
	pron	<1zen*2krist>
	pos	n.
	def	a crystal included within an igneous rock as the magma cooled but not formed from it.
xenogamy	0.
	syl	xe+nog:a+my
	pron	<ze1nog*mi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	another name for {cross-fertilization}.
xenogamous	sub
	head	xenogamy
	syl	xe+1nog:a+mous
	pos	adj.
xenogenesis	1.
	syl	xen:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2zen*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the supposed production of offspring completely unlike either parent.
xenogenesis	2.
	syl	xen:o+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2zen*1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {abiogenesis} or {alternation of generations}.
xenogenetic	sub
	head	xenogenesis
	or	xenogenic
	syl	xen:o+ge:net+ic
	pron	<2zen*uJi1netik>
	pos	adj.
xenogenic	sub
	head	xenogenesis
	or	xenogenetic
	syl	xen:o+1gen+ic
	pos	adj.
xenoglossia	ety	C20: from Greek, from #7xeno -#7+ Attic Greek glossa tongue, language
xenoglossia	0.
	syl	xen:o+glos+si:a
	pron	<2zen*1glosi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an ability claimed by some mediums, clairvoyants, etc., to speak a language with which they are unfamiliar.
xenolith	0.
	syl	xen:o+lith
	pron	<1zen*liT>
	pos	n.
	def	a fragment of rock differing in origin, composition, structure, etc., from the igneous rock enclosing it.
xenolithic	sub
	head	xenolith
	syl	xen:o+1lith+ic
	pos	adj.
xenomorphic	0.
	syl	xen:o+mor+phic
	pron	<2zen*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a mineral constituent of an igneous rock
	def	not having its characteristic crystal shape because of deforming pressure from adjacent minerals.
xenomorphically	sub
	head	xenomorphic
	syl	xen:o+1mor+phi+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
xenon	ety	C19: from Greek: something strange
xenon	0.
	syl	xen+on
	pron	<1zenon>
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless odourless gaseous element occurring in trace amounts in air; formerly considered inert it is now known to form compounds and is used in radio valves, stroboscopic and bactericidal lamps, and bubble chambers. Symbol: Xe; atomic no.: 54; atomic wt.: 131.30; density: 5.887 kg/m%3; melting pt.: -111.9?%C; boiling pt.: -107.1?%C.
Xenophanes	0.
	syl	Xe:noph:a:nes
	pron	<ze1nof*2nEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??570-??480 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, noted for his monotheism and regarded as a founder of the Eleatic school.
xenophile	ety	C19: from Greek, from #7xeno -#7+ -#7phile 
xenophile	0.
	syl	xen:o+phile
	pron	<1zen*2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who likes foreigners or things foreign.
xenophobe	0.
	syl	xen:o+phobe
	pron	<1zen*2f*ub>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who hates or fears for?!eigners or strangers.
xenophobia	0.
	syl	xen:o+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2zen*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	hatred or fear of foreigners or strangers or of their politics or culture.
xenophobic	sub
	head	xenophobia
	syl	xen:o+1pho+bic
	pos	adj.
Xenophon	0.
	syl	Xen:o:phon
	pron	<1zen*f*n>
	pos	n.
	def	431-??355 #7b.c., Greek general and historian; a disciple of Socrates. He accompanied Cyrus the Younger against Artaxerxes II and, after Cyrus' death at Cunaxa (401), he led his army of 10000 Greek soldiers to the Black Sea, an expedition described in his His other works include a history of Greece, and the and which contain recollections of Socrates.
xerarch	0.
	syl	xer+arch
	pron	<1zi*ra:k>
	pos	adj.
	usage	Ecology. of a sere
	def	having its origin in a dry habitat.
Xeres	0.
	syl	Xe+res
	pron	Spanish <1$xArAs>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name of {Jerez}.
xeric	0.
	syl	xe+ric
	pron	<1zi*rik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	of, relating to, or growing in dry conditions.
xerically	sub
	head	xeric
	syl	xe+ri+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
xero-	ety	from Greek x*_eros dry
xerodermia	alt
	head	xeroderma
	or	xeroderma
	syl	xe+ro+der+mi:a
	pron	<2zi*r*u1dR:mi*>
	pos	n.
xeroderma	1.
	or	xerodermia
	syl	xe+ro+der+ma
	pron	<2zi*r*u1dR:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any abnormal dryness of the skin as the result of diminished secretions from the sweat or sebaceous glands.
xeroderma	2.
	or	xerodermia
	syl	xe+ro+der+ma
	pron	<2zi*r*u1dR:m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {ichthyosis}.
xerodermatic	sub
	head	xeroderma
	or	xerodermatous
	syl	xe+ro+der+mat+ic
	pron	<2zi*r*ud*1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
xerodermatous	sub
	head	xeroderma
	or	xerodermatic
	syl	xe+ro+1der+ma+tous
	pos	adj.
xerography	0.
	syl	xe+rog+ra+phy
	pron	<zi1rogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	a photocopying process in which an electrostatic image is formed on a selenium plate or cylinder. The plate or cylinder is dusted with a resinous powder, which adheres to the charged regions, and the image is then transferred to a sheet of paper on which it is fixed by heating.
xerographer	sub
	head	xerography
	syl	xe+1rog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
xerographic	sub
	head	xerography
	syl	xe+ro+graph+ic
	pron	<2zi*r*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
xerographically	sub
	head	xerography
	syl	xe+ro+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
xeromorphic	0.
	syl	xe+ro+mor+phic
	pron	<2zi*r*1mc:fik>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or plant parts
	def	having characteristics that serve as protection against excessive loss of water.
xerophilous	0.
	syl	xe+roph:i+lous
	pron	<zi1rofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants or animals
	def	adapted for growing or living in dry surroundings. &- {xe+ro+phile} (#!z$I$$r$$$u@!fa$Il) &- {xe+#!roph@.i+ly}
xerophthalmia	0.
	syl	xe+roph+thal+mi:a
	pron	<2zi*rof1T@lmi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	excessive dryness of the cornea and conjunctiva, caused by a deficiency of vitamin A. Also called: {xe+ro+ma} (z$I#!r$$$um$$). &- {@!xe+roph+#!thal+mic}
xerophyte	0.
	syl	xe+ro+phyte
	pron	<1zi*r*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a xerophilous plant, such as a cactus.
xerophytic	sub
	head	xerophyte
	syl	xe+ro+phyt+ic
	pron	<2zi*r*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
xerophytically	sub
	head	xerophyte
	syl	xe+ro+1phyt:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
xerophytism	sub
	head	xerophyte
	syl	xe+ro+2phyt+ism
	pos	n.
xerosere	0.
	syl	xe+ro+sere
	pron	<1zi*r*2si*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	a sere that originates in dry surroundings.
xerosis	0.
	syl	xe+ro+sis
	pron	<zi1r*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	abnormal dryness of bodily tissues, esp. the skin, eyes, or mucous membranes.
xerotic	sub
	head	xerosis
	syl	xe+rot+ic
	pron	<zi1rotik>
	pos	adj.
Xerox	1.a.
	syl	Xer+ox
	pron	<1zi*roks>
	pos	n.
	def	a xerographic copying process.
Xerox	1.b.
	syl	Xer+ox
	pron	<1zi*roks>
	pos	n.
	def	a machine employing this process.
Xerox	1.c.
	syl	Xer+ox
	pron	<1zi*roks>
	pos	n.
	def	a copy produced by this process.
Xerox	2.
	syl	Xer+ox
	pron	<1zi*roks>
	pos	vb.
	def	to produce a copy of (a document, illustration, etc.) by this process.
Xerxes I	0.
	syl	Xerx:es I
	pron	<1zR:ksEz>
	pos	n.
	def	??519-465 #7b.c., king of Persia (485-465), who led a vast army against Greece. His forces were victorious at Thermopylae but his fleet was defeated at Salamis (480) and his army at Plataea (479).
Xhosa	infl
	or	Xhosas
	syl	Xho+sa
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Xhosas	infl
	head	Xhosa
	or	Xhosa
	syl	Xho+sas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Xhosa	1.
	syl	Xho+sa
	pron	<1kc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a cattle-rearing Negroid people of southern Africa, living chiefly in Cape Province of the Republic of South Africa.
Xhosa	2.
	syl	Xho+sa
	pron	<1kc:s*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family: closely related to Swazi and Zulu and characterized by several clicks in its sound system.
Xhosan	sub
	head	Xhosa
	syl	Xho+san
	pos	adj.
xis	infl
	head	xi
	syl	xis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
xi	0.
	syl	xi
	pron	<zI>, <sI>, <ksI>, <ksE>
	pos	n.
	def	the 14th letter in the Greek alphabet (#GF, #Gf), a composite consonant, transliterated as
Jim'enez de Cisneros	infl
	head	Ximenes
	syl	Jim*'enez de Cisneros.
Ximenes	0.
	syl	Xi:me:nes:
	pron	Spanish @T <$xi1mAnAs;@T>, English @T <1zimi2nEz)@T> <n.@T> <See> <Francisco>
	def	Also called: {Ximenez de Cisneros}.
Xing'u	0.
	syl	Xin+g*'u
	pron	Portuguese <SiG1gu>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in central Brazil, rising on the Mato Grosso plateau and flowing north to the Amazon delta, with over 650 km (400 miles) of rapids in its middle course. Length: 1932 km (1200 miles).
xiphi-	ety	from Greek xiphos sword
xiphisterna	infl
	head	xiphisternum
	syl	xiph:i+ster+na
	pron	<-n*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
xiphisternum	0.
	syl	xiph:i+ster+num
	pron	<2zifi1stR:n*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone (sternum). Also called: {xiphoid, xiphoid process}.
xiphoid	1.
	syl	xiph+oid
	pron	<1zifcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Biology.
	def	shaped like a sword.
xiphoid	2.
	syl	xiph+oid
	pron	<1zifcid>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to the xiphisternum.
xiphoid	3.
	syl	xiph+oid
	pron	<1zifcid>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {xiphoid process}. another name for {xiphisternum}.
xiphosuran	ety	C19: from New Latin Xiphosura, irregularly from Greek xiphos sword+ oura tail
xiphosuran	1.
	syl	xiph:o+su+ran
	pron	<2zif*1sju*r*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any chelicerate arthropod of the subclass including the horseshoe crabs and many extinct forms.
xiphosuran	2.
	syl	xiph:o+su+ran
	pron	<2zif*1sju*r*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the subclass
XL	0.
	syl	XL
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	extra large.
Xmas	0.
	syl	X:mas
	pron	<1eksm*s>, <1krism*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	short for {Christmas}.
Xtian	alt
	head	Xn
	or	Xn
	syl	Xtian.
Xn	0.
	or	Xtian
	syl	Xn.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Christian.
Xty	alt
	head	Xnty
	or	Xnty
	syl	Xty.
Xnty	0.
	or	Xty
	syl	Xnty.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Christianity.
XP	0.
	syl	XP
	pos	n.
	def	the Christian monogram made up of the Greek letters and the first two letters of the Greek form of Christ's name.
x-radiation	0.
	syl	x-ra:di:a:tion
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {x-ray}.
x-ray	ety	C19: partial translation of German X-Strahlen (from Strahl ray), coined by W. C. R#7*"ontgen in 1895
X-ray	alt
	head	x-ray
	or	x-ray
	syl	X-ray
	pos	n.
x-ray	1.a.
	or	X-ray
	syl	x-ray
	pos	n.
	def	electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths (100-0.4 nanometres) between that of ultraviolet radiation and gamma radiation. They are emitted when atoms, esp. heavy atoms, are bombarded with fast electrons.
x-ray	1.b.
	or	X-ray
	syl	x-ray
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	x-ray astronomy.
x-ray	2.
	or	X-ray
	syl	x-ray
	pos	n.
	def	a picture produced by exposing photographic film to x-rays: used in medicine as a diagnostic aid as parts of the body, such as bones, absorb x-rays and so appear as opaque areas on the picture. {~}
x-ray	3.
	or	X-ray
	syl	x-ray
	pos	n.
	def	to photograph (part of the body, etc.) using x-rays.
x-ray	4.
	or	X-ray
	syl	x-ray
	pos	n.
	def	to treat or examine by means of x-rays.
x-ray astronomy	0.
	syl	x-ray as+tron:o+my
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of astronomy concerned with the detection and measurement of x-rays emitted by certain celestial bodies. As x-rays are absorbed by the atmosphere, satellites and rockets are used.
x-ray crystallography	0.
	syl	x-ray crys+tal+log+ra+phy
	pos	n.
	def	the study and practice of determining the structure of a crystal by passing a beam of x-rays through it and observing and analysing the diffraction pattern produced.
x-ray star	0.
	syl	x-ray star
	pos	n.
	def	a star that emits x-rays, as well as other types of radiation. The x-rays are detected by instruments carried in satellites and space probes.
x-ray therapy	0.
	syl	x-ray ther:a+py
	pos	n.
	qual	Med.
	def	the therapeutic use of x-rays.
x-ray tube	0.
	syl	x-ray tube
	pos	n.
	def	an evacuated tube containing a metal target onto which is directed a beam of electrons at high energy for the generation of x-rays.
Xt	ety	representing the initial letter (chi) and the t (tau) of Greek Khristos 
Xt	0.
	syl	Xt.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Christ.
x-unit	0.
	syl	x-u:nit
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to 0.100202#M10%#-%1%2 metre, for expressing the wavelengths of x-rays and gamma rays.
Xuthus	0.
	syl	Xu:thus
	pron	<1zu:T*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a son of Hellen, regarded as an ancestor of the Ionian Greeks through his son Ion.
xylan	0.
	syl	xy+lan
	pron	<1zIl@n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	a yellow polysaccharide consisting of xylose units: occurs in straw husks and other woody tissue.
xylem	ety	C19: from Greek xulon wood
xylem	0.
	syl	xy+lem
	pron	<1zIl*m>, <-lem>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant tissue that conducts water and mineral salts from the roots to all other parts, provides mechanical support, and forms the wood of trees and shrubs. It is of two types (see {protoxylem, metaxylem}) , both of which are made up of vessels, tracheids, and other elements.
xylene	0.
	syl	xy+lene
	pron	<1zIlEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic hydrocarbon existing in three isomeric forms, all three being colourless flammable volatile liquids used as solvents and in the manufacture of synthetic resins, dyes, and insecticides; dimethylbenzene. Formula: C\6H\4(CH\3)\2. Also called: {xylol}.
xylidine	1.
	syl	xy+li+dine
	pron	<1zIli2dEn>, <-2dIn>, <1zili->
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of six isomeric amines derived from xylene and used in dyes. Formula: (CH\3)\2C\6H\3NH\2.
xylidine	2.
	syl	xy+li+dine
	pron	<1zIli2dEn>, <-2dIn>, <1zili->
	pos	n.
	def	any one of these isomers.
xylo-	ety	from Greek xulon wood
xylo-	1.
	syl	xy:lo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating wood.
	exam	1	xylophone.
xylo-	2.
	syl	xy:lo-
	usage	before a vowel
	def	indicating xylene.
	exam	1	xylidine.
xylocarp	0.
	syl	xy+lo+carp
	pron	<1zIl*2ka:p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a fruit, such as a coconut, having a hard woody pericarp.
xylocarpous	sub
	head	xylocarp
	syl	xy+lo+1car+pous
	pos	adj.
xylograph	1.
	syl	xy+lo+graph
	pron	<1zIl*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	an engraving in wood.
xylograph	2.
	syl	xy+lo+graph
	pron	<1zIl*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a print taken from a wood block.
xylograph	3.
	syl	xy+lo+graph
	pron	<1zIl*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to print (a design, illustration, etc.) from a wood engraving.
xylography	0.
	syl	xy+log+ra+phy
	pron	<zI1logr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art, craft, or process of printing from wooden blocks.
xylographer	sub
	head	xylography
	syl	xy+1log+ra+pher
	pos	n.
xylographic	sub
	head	xylography
	or	xylographical
	syl	xy+lo+graph+ic
	pron	<2zIl*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
xylographical	sub
	head	xylography
	or	xylographic
	syl	xy+lo+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
xyloid	0.
	syl	xy+loid
	pron	<1zIlcid>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Botany.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling wood; woody.
xylol	0.
	syl	xy+lol
	pron	<1zIlol>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {xylene}.
xylophagous	0.
	syl	xy+loph:a+gous
	pron	<zI1lof*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain insects, crustaceans, etc.
	def	feeding on or living within wood.
xylophone	0.
	syl	xy+lo+phone
	pron	<1zIl*2f*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Music.
	def	a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wooden bars of graduated length. It is played with hard-headed hammers.
xylophonic	sub
	head	xylophone
	syl	xy+lo+phon+ic
	pron	<2zIl*1fonik>
	pos	adj.
xylophonist	sub
	head	xylophone
	syl	xy+loph:o+nist
	pron	<zI1lof*nist>
	pos	n.
xylose	0.
	syl	xy+lose
	pron	<1zIl*uz>, <-l*us>
	pos	n.
	def	a white crystalline dextrorotatory sugar found in the form of xylan in wood and straw. It is extracted by hydrolysis with acids and used in dyeing, tanning, and in foods for diabetics. Formula: C\5H\1\0O\5.
xylotomous	0.
	syl	xy+lot:o+mous
	pron	<zI1lot*m*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of certain insects, insect larvae, etc.
	def	cutting or boring into wood.
xylotomy	0.
	syl	xy+lot:o+my
	pron	<zI1lot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the preparation of sections of wood for examination by microscope.
xylotomist	sub
	head	xylotomy
	syl	xy+1lot:o+mist
	pos	n.
xylyl	0.
	syl	xy+lyl
	pron	<1zIlil>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	of, containing, or denoting the group of atoms (CH\3)\2C\6H\3-, derived from xylene.
xyst	ety	C17: from Latin xystus, from Greek xustos, literally: smoothed, polished (area), from xuein to scrape, make smooth
xystus	infl
	head	xyst
	or	xystos
	syl	xys+tus
	pron	<1zist*s>
	pos	n.
xystos	infl
	head	xyst
	or	xystus
	syl	xys+tos
	pron	<1zist*s>
	pos	n.
xyst	1.
	syl	xyst
	pron	<zist>
	pos	n.
	def	a long portico, esp. one used in ancient Greece for athletics.
xyst	2.
	syl	xyst
	pron	<zist>
	pos	n.
	usage	in ancient Rome
	def	a covered garden walk or one lined with trees.
xyster	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: tool for scraping, from xuein to scrape ********************************************************************** bone; surgical rasp or file.
xyster	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek: tool for scraping, from xuein to scrape **********************************************************************
xyster	0.
	syl	xys+ter
	pron	<1zist*>
	pos	n.
	def	a surgical instrument for scraping bone; surgical rasp or file.
Y	alt
	head	y
	or	y
	syl	Y
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
y's	infl
	head	y
	syl	y's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Y's	infl
	head	y
	or	Ys
	syl	Y's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Ys	infl
	head	y
	or	Y's
	syl	Ys.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
y	1.
	or	Y
	syl	y
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
	def	the 25th letter of the modern English alphabet.
y	2.
	or	Y
	syl	y
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a semivowel, as in or a vowel, as in or
y	3.a.
	or	Y
	syl	y
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a Y.
y	3.b.
	or	Y
	syl	y
	pron	<wI>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a Y-cross.
y	1.
	syl	y
	qual	Maths. symbol for:
	def	the -axis or a coordinate measured along the -axis in a Cartesian coordinate system.
y	2.
	syl	y
	qual	Maths. symbol for:
	def	an algebraic variable.
Y	1.
	syl	Y
	qual	symbol for:
	def	any unknown, unspecified, or variable factor, number, person, or thing.
Y	2.
	syl	Y
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	yttrium.
y	1.
	syl	y.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	yard.
y	2.
	syl	y.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	year.
y	3.
	syl	y.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	yen.
Y	0.
	syl	Y.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Y.M.C.A. or Y.W.C.A.
-y	ety	from Old English -ig, -*_@ag 
-ey	alt
	head	-y
	or	-y
	syl	-ey
-y	H1.0.
	or	-ey
	syl	-y
	exam	1	suffix forming adjectives.
-y	H1.1.
	or	-ey
	syl	-y
	usage	from nouns
	def	character?!ized by; consisting of; filled with; relating to; resembling.
	exam	1	sunny;
	exam	2	sandy;
	exam	3	smoky;
	exam	4	classy.
-y	H1.2.
	or	-ey
	syl	-y
	usage	from verbs
	def	tending to; acting or existing as specified.
	exam	1	leaky;
	exam	2	shiny.
-y 	ety	C14: from Scottish -ie, -y, familiar suffix occurring originally in names, as in Jamie (James) 
-ie	infl
	head	-y 
	or	-ey
	syl	-ie
-ey	infl
	head	-y 
	or	-ie
	syl	-ey
-y 	H2.0.
	syl	-y 
	exam	1	suffix of nouns. Informal.
-y 	H2.1.
	syl	-y 
	def	denoting smallness and expressing affection and familiarity.
	exam	1	a doggy;
	exam	2	a bunny;
	exam	3	a granny;
	exam	4	Jamie.
-y 	H2.2.
	syl	-y 
	def	a person or thing concerned with or characterized by being.
	exam	1	a groupie;
	exam	2	a goalie;
	exam	3	a fatty.
-y	ety	from Old French -ie, from Latin -ia 
-y	H3.0.
	syl	-y
	exam	1	suffix forming nouns.
-y	H3.1.
	syl	-y
	usage	from verbs
	def	indicating the act of doing what is indicated by the verbal element.
	exam	1	inquiry.
yabber	ety	C19: from a native Australian language yabba talk, probably influenced by #7jabber 
	infl
	head	yabber
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Austral. informal.
yabber	1.
	syl	yab+ber
	pron	<1j@b*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to talk or jabber. {~}
yabber	2.
	syl	yab+ber
	pron	<1j@b*>
	pos	vb.
	def	talk or jabber.
yabby	ety	from a native Australian language
yabbie	alt
	head	yabby
	or	yabby
	syl	yab+bie
	pron	<1j@bi>
	pos	n.
yabbies	infl
	head	yabby
	syl	yab+bies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yabby	0.
	or	yabbie
	syl	yab+by
	pron	<1j@bi>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several small freshwater crayfish: used as bait.
Yablonovy Mountains	0.
	syl	Ya+blo+no+vy Moun+tains
	pron	Russian <1jabl*n*vij>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in the SE Soviet Union, in Siberia. Highest peak: 1680 m (5512 ft.). Also called: {Ya+blo+noi Moun+tains} (#!j$a$:bl$$@!n@$$I).
yacht	ety	C16: from obsolete Dutch jaghte, short for jahtschip, from jagen to chase+ schip #7ship 
yacht	1.
	syl	yacht
	pron	<jot>
	pos	n.
	def	a vessel propelled by sail or power, used esp. for pleasure cruising, racing, etc.
yacht	2.
	syl	yacht
	pron	<jot>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {sand yacht} or {ice yacht. ~}
yacht	3.
	syl	yacht
	pron	<jot>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to sail or cruise in a yacht.
yachting	0.a.
	syl	yacht+ing
	pron	<1jotiG>
	pos	n.
	def	the sport or practice of navigating a yacht.
yachting	0.b.
	syl	yacht+ing
	pron	<1jotiG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	yachting clothes.
yachtswoman	alt
	head	yachtsman
	or	yachtsman
	syl	yachts+wom:an
	pos	n.
	mod	fem.
yachtsmen	infl
	head	yachtsman
	or	yachtswomen
	syl	yachts+men
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yachtswomen	infl
	head	yachtsman
	or	yachtsmen
	syl	yachts+wom:en.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yachtsman	0.
	or	yachtswoman
	syl	yachts+man
	pron	<1jotsm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who sails a yacht or yachts. &- {#!yachts+man+@!ship}
yack	0.
	syl	yack
	pron	<j@k>
	pos	n. vb.
	def	a variant spelling of {yak} %2.
yackety-yak	0.
	syl	yack:e:ty-yak
	pron	<1j@kiti1j@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	noisy, continuous, and trivial talk or conversation. Sometimes shortened to {yak}.
yaffle	ety	C18: imitative of its cry
yaffle	0.
	syl	yaf+fle
	pron	<1j@fL>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {green woodpecker}.
Yafo	0.
	syl	Ya:fo
	pron	<1ja:fc:>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Arabic name for {Jaffa} (sense 1).
Yagi aerial	ety	C20: named after Hidetsugu Yagi (born 1886), Japanese engineer
Yagi aerial	0.
	syl	Ya:gi aer+i:al
	pron	<1ja:gi>, <1j@gi>
	pos	n.
	def	a sharply directional aerial, used esp. in television and radio astronomy, consisting of three or more elements lying parallel to each other, the principal direction of radiation being along the line of the centres.
yah	0.
	syl	yah
	pron	<ja:>, <je*>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
yah	1.
	syl	yah
	pron	<ja:>, <je*>
	def	an informal word for {yes}, often used to indicate derision or contempt. {~}
yah	2.
	syl	yah
	pron	<ja:>, <je*>
	def	an exclamation of derision or disgust.
Yahata	0.
	syl	Ya+ha+ta
	pron	<1ja:ha:2ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Yawata}.
yahoo	ety	C18: from the name of a race of brutish creatures resembling men in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels (1726) &- ya+#!hoo+ism n.
yahoos	infl
	head	yahoo
	syl	ya+hoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yahoo	0.
	syl	ya+hoo
	pron	<j*1hu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a crude, brutish, or obscenely coarse person.
Yahrzeit	ety	Yiddish, from Middle High German j*_arz*_it anniversary; see #7year, tide %1
Yahrzeit	0.
	syl	Yahr+zeit
	pron	<1jc:tsIt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the anniversary of the death of a close relative, on which it is customary to kindle a light and recite the Kaddish and also, in some communities, to observe a fast.
Yahweh	ety	from Hebrew, from YHVH, with conjectural vowels; perhaps related to h*_aw*_ah to be
Jahweh	alt
	head	Yahweh
	or	Jahveh
	syl	Jah+weh
	pron	<1ja:wA>
	pos	n.
Yahveh	infl
	head	Yahweh
	or	Yahweh
	syl	Yah+veh
	pron	<1ja:vA>
	pos	n.
Jahveh	infl
	head	Yahweh
	or	Jahweh
	syl	Jah+veh
	pron	<1ja:vA>
	pos	n.
Yahweh	0.
	or	Yahveh
	syl	Yah+weh
	pron	<1ja:wA>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the personal covenant name of God, revealed to Moses on Mount Horeb (Exodus 3); Jehovah.
Jahwism	alt
	head	Yahwism
	or	Jahvism
	syl	Jah+wism
	pron	<1ja:wiz*m>
	pos	n.
Yahvism	infl
	head	Yahwism
	or	Yahwism
	syl	Yah+vism
	pron	<1ja:viz*m>
	pos	n.
Jahvism	infl
	head	Yahwism
	or	Jahwism
	syl	Jah+vism
	pron	<1ja:viz*m>
	pos	n.
Yahwism	0.
	or	Yahvism
	syl	Yah+wism
	pron	<1ja:wiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of the name Yahweh, esp. in parts of the Old Testament, as the personal name of God.
Jahwist	alt
	head	Yahwist
	or	Jahvist
	syl	Jah+wist
	pron	<1ja:wist>
	pos	n.
Yahvist	infl
	head	Yahwist
	or	Yahwist
	syl	Yah+vist
	pron	<1ja:vist>
	pos	n.
Jahvist	infl
	head	Yahwist
	or	Jahwist
	syl	Jah+vist
	pron	<1ja:vist>
	pos	n.
Yahwisthe	infl
	head	Yahwist
	syl	Yah+wisthe.
	pos	n.
	qual	Bible.
Yahwist	0.a.
	or	Yahvist
	syl	Yah+wist
	pron	<1ja:wist>
	pos	n.
	def	the author or authors of the earliest of four main sources or strands of tradition of which the Pentateuch is composed and in which God is called throughout.
Yahwist	0.b.
	or	Yahvist
	syl	Yah+wist
	pron	<1ja:wist>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	the Yahwist source.
Jahwistic	alt
	head	Yahwistic
	or	Jahvistic
	syl	Jah+wis+tic
	pron	<ja:1wistik>
	pos	adj.
Yahvistic	infl
	head	Yahwistic
	or	Yahwistic
	syl	Yah+vis+tic
	pron	<ja:1vistik>
	pos	adj.
Jahvistic	infl
	head	Yahwistic
	or	Jahwistic
	syl	Jah+vis+tic
	pron	<ja:1vistik>
	pos	adj.
Yahwistic	0.
	or	Yahvistic
	syl	Yah+wis+tic
	pron	<ja:1wistik>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Bible.
	def	of or relating to Yahwism, the Yahwist, or Yahweh.
Yajur-Veda	0.
	syl	Yaj:ur-Ve:da
	pron	<1j^Ju*> <1vAd*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the second Veda, consisting of prayers and sacrificial formulas primarily for use by the priests.
yak	ety	C19: from Tibetan gyag 
yak	H1.0.
	syl	yak
	pron	<j@k>
	pos	n.
	def	a wild and domesticated type of cattle, of Tibet, having long horns and long shaggy hair.
yak	ety	C20: of imitative origin
	infl
	head	yak
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
yak	H2.1.
	syl	yak
	pron	<j@k>
	pos	n.
	def	noisy, continuous, and trivial talk or conversation. {~} {yaks, yak+king, yakked}.
yak	H2.2.
	syl	yak
	pron	<j@k>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to chatter or talk in this way; jabber.
yakka	ety	C19: from a native Australian language
yakker	infl
	head	yakka
	or	yacker
	syl	yak+ker
	pron	<1j@k*>
	pos	n.
yacker	infl
	head	yakka
	or	yakker
	syl	yack+er
	pron	<1j@k*>
	pos	n.
yakka	0.
	syl	yak+ka
	pron	<1j@k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	work.
Yakuts	infl
	head	Yakut
	or	Yakut
	syl	Ya+kuts
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Yakut	infl
	or	Yakuts
	syl	Ya+kut
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Yakut	1.
	syl	Ya+kut
	pron	<j@1kut>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Yakut ASSR.
Yakut	2.
	syl	Ya+kut
	pron	<j@1kut>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic family.
Yakut Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic	0.
	syl	Ya+kut Au:ton:o+mous So+vi+et So+cial+ist Re+pub+lic
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative division of the E Soviet Union, in NE Siberia on the Arctic Ocean: the coldest inhabited region of the world. Capital: Yakutsk. Pop.: 664123 (1970). Area: 3103000 sq. km (1197760 sq. miles).
Yakutsk	0.
	syl	Ya+kutsk
	pron	Russian <ji1kutsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the E Soviet Union, capital of the Yakut ASSR, on the Lena River. Pop.: 139000 (1975 est.).
Yale lock	0.
	syl	Yale lock
	pron	<jAl>
	pos	n.
	qual	Trademark.
	def	a type of cylinder lock using a flat serrated key.
Yalta	0.
	syl	Yal+ta
	pron	Russian <1jalt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port and resort in the SW Soviet Union, in the S Ukrainian SSR, in the Crimea on the Black Sea: scene of a conference (1945) between Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin, who met to plan the final defeat and occupation of Nazi Germany. Pop.: 62170 (1970).
Yalu	0.
	syl	Ya:lu
	pron	<1ja:2lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in E Asia, rising in N North Korea and flowing southwest to Korea Bay, forming a large part of the border between North Korea and NE China. Length: 806 km (501 miles).
yam	ety	C17: from Portuguese inhame, ultimately of West African origin; compare Senegal nyami to eat
yam	1.
	syl	yam
	pron	<j@m>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various twining plants of the genus of tropical and subtropical regions, cultivated for their edible tubers: family
yam	2.
	syl	yam
	pron	<j@m>
	pos	n.
	def	the starchy tuber of any of these plants, which is eaten as a vegetable.
yam	3.
	syl	yam
	pron	<j@m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Southern U.S.
	def	any of certain large varieties of sweet potato.
yam	4.
	syl	yam
	pron	<j@m>
	pos	n.
	def	a Scot. name for the (common) {potato}.
Yamagata	0.
	syl	Yam:a:ga:ta
	pron	<2j@m*1ga:t*>
	pos	n.
	def	Prince {A@.ri@.to@.mo} (@!@ar$I#!t$$$um$$$u). 1838-1922, Japanese soldier and politician. As war minister (1873) and chief of staff (1878), he modernized Japan's military system. He was premier of Japan (1889-93; 1898).
Yamani	0.
	syl	Ya:ma:ni
	pron	<j*1ma:ni>
	pos	n.
	def	Sheikh {Ah@.med Za@.ki} (#!$a$:m$ed #!z$a$:k$I). born 1930, Saudi Arabian politician; minister of petroleum and natural resources since 1962.
Tomoyuki	infl
	head	Yamashita
	syl	To:mo:yu:ki
	pron	<2t*um*u1ju:ki>
	pos	n.
Yamashita	0.
	syl	Yam:a:shi:ta
	pron	<2j@m*1SEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	1885-1946, Japanese general. He commanded Japanese forces in the Malayan campaign in World War II and took Singapore (1942); captured (1945) and hanged.
yamen	ety	C19: from Chinese, from ya general's office+ m*ven gate
yamen	0.
	syl	ya+men
	pron	<1ja:men>
	pos	n.
	usage	in imperial China
	def	the office or residence of a public official.
yammer	ety	Old English ge*_omrian to grumble, complain; related to Old High German i*_amar misery, lamentation, Old Norse amra to howl &- #!yam+mer+er n.
	infl
	head	yammer
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Informal.
yammer	1.
	syl	yam+mer
	pron	<1j@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to utter or whine in a complaining or peevish manner.
yammer	2.
	syl	yam+mer
	pron	<1j@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make (a complaint) loudly or persistently.
yammer	3.
	syl	yam+mer
	pron	<1j@m*>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	esp. of an animal
	def	to howl or wail plaintively or distressingly; yelp or yowl. {~}
yammer	4.
	syl	yam+mer
	pron	<1j@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	a yammering sound, wail, or utterance.
yammer	5.
	syl	yam+mer
	pron	<1j@m*>
	pos	vb.
	def	nonsense; jabber.
Yang	H1.0.
	syl	Yang
	pron	<j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Yin and Yang}.
Chen Ning	infl
	head	Yang
	syl	Chen Ning
	pron	<1Cen> <1niG>
	pos	n.
Yang	H2.0.
	syl	Yang
	pron	<j@G>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, US physicist, born in China: with Tsung-Dao Lee, he disproved the physical principle known as the conservation of parity and shared the Nobel prize for physics (1957).
Yangtze	0.
	syl	Yang+tze
	pron	<1j@Gksi>, <1j@Gktsi>
	pos	n.
	def	the longest river in China, rising in SE Tsinghai province and flowing east to the East China Sea near Shanghai: a major commercial waterway in one of the most densely populated areas of the world. Length: 5528 km (3434 miles). Also called: {Yangtze Kiang, Chang Kiang, Chang}.
Yanina	0.
	syl	Ya+ni+na
	pron	<1ja:nin*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Io*'annina}.
yank	ety	C19: of unknown origin
yank	1.
	syl	yank
	pron	<j@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	to pull, jerk, or move with a sharp movement; tug. {~}
yank	2.
	syl	yank
	pron	<j@Gk>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sharp jerking movement; tug.
Yank	1.
	syl	Yank
	pron	<j@Gk>
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for an American.
Yank	2.
	syl	Yank
	pron	<j@Gk>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. informal.
	def	short for {Yankee}.
Yankee	ety	C18: perhaps from Dutch Jan Kees John Cheese, nickname used derisively by Dutch settlers in New York to designate English colonists in Connecticut
Yank	alt
	head	Yankee
	or	Yankee
	syl	Yank
	pos	n.
Yankee	1.
	or	Yank
	syl	Yan+kee
	pron	<1j@Gki>
	pos	n.
	qual	Often disparaging.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the U.S.; American.
Yankee	2.
	or	Yank
	syl	Yan+kee
	pron	<1j@Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of New England.
Yankee	3.
	or	Yank
	syl	Yan+kee
	pron	<1j@Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	a native or inhabitant of the Northern U.S., esp. a Northern soldier in the Civil War. {~}
Yankee	4.
	or	Yank
	syl	Yan+kee
	pron	<1j@Gki>
	pos	n.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Yankees.
Yankee Doodle	1.
	syl	Yan+kee Doo+dle
	pos	n.
	def	an American song, popularly regarded as a characteristically national melody.
Yankee Doodle	2.
	syl	Yan+kee Doo+dle
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Yankee}.
Yankeeism	1.
	syl	Yan+kee+ism
	pron	<1j@Gkiiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	Yankee character, behaviour, or attitudes.
Yankeeism	2.
	syl	Yan+kee+ism
	pron	<1j@Gkiiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a typical Yankee word, expression, or trait.
Yaunde	alt
	head	Yaound'e
	or	Yaound'e
	syl	Ya+un+de
	pron	French <jaun1dA>
	pos	n.
Yaound'e	0.
	or	Yaunde
	syl	Ya+oun+d*'e
	pron	French <jaun1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the capital of Cameroon, in the southwest: University of Cameroon (1962). Pop.: 165810 (1969 est.).
yap	ety	C17: of imitative origin &- #!yap+per n. &- #!yap+ping+ly adv.
yaps	infl
	head	yap
	syl	yaps
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
yapping	infl
	head	yap
	syl	yap+ping
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
yapped	infl
	head	yap
	syl	yapped.
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
yap	1.
	syl	yap
	pron	<j@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a dog
	def	to bark in quick sharp bursts; yelp.
yap	2.
	syl	yap
	pron	<j@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to talk at length in an annoying or stupid way; jabber. {~}
yap	3.
	syl	yap
	pron	<j@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a high-pitched or sharp bark; yelp.
yap	4.
	syl	yap
	pron	<j@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	annoying or stupid speech; jabber.
yap	5.
	syl	yap
	pron	<j@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a derogatory word for {mouth. ~}
yap	6.
	syl	yap
	pron	<j@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually reiterated
	def	an imitation or representation of the sound of a dog yapping or people jabbering.
Yap	0.
	syl	Yap
	pron	<ja:p>, <j@p>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of four main islands in the W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands: administratively a district of the U.S. Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands; important Japanese naval base in World War II. Pop.: 7369 (1971). Area: 101 sq. km (39 sq. miles).
yapok	ety	C19: named after Oyapok, a river flowing between French Guiana and Brazil
yapok	0.
	syl	ya+pok
	pron	<j*1pok>
	pos	n.
	def	an amphibious nocturnal opossum, of Central and South America, having dense fur and preying on shrimps, crayfish, etc. Also called: {water opossum}.
yapon	0.
	syl	ya+pon
	pron	<1jc:pN>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {yaupon}.
Yapur'a	0.
	syl	Ya+pu+r*'a
	pron	<2japu1ra>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Japur*'a}.
Yaqui	0.
	syl	Ya+qui
	pron	Spanish <1jaki>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW Mexico, rising near the border with the U.S. and flowing south to the Gulf of Cali?!fornia. Length: about 676 km (420 miles).
yarborough	ety	C19: supposed to be named after the second Earl of Yarborough (died 1897), who is said to have bet a thousand to one against the occurrence of such a hand
yarborough	0.
	syl	yar+bor+ough
	pron	<1ja:b*r*>, <-br*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Bridge, whist.
	def	a hand of 13 cards in which no card is higher than nine.
yard	ety	Old English gierd rod, twig; related to Old Frisian jerde, Old Saxon gerdia, Old High German gertia, Old Norse gaddr 
yard	H1.1.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a unit of length equal to 3 feet and defined in 1963 as exactly 0.9144 metre. Abbrev.: {yd}
yard	H1.2.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a cylindrical wooden or hollow metal spar, tapered at the ends, slung from a mast of a square-rigged or lateen-rigged vessel and used for suspending a sail.
yard	H1.3.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {yardstick} (sense 2).
yard	ety	Old English geard; related to Old Saxon gard, Old High German gart, Old Norse garthr yard, Gothic gards house, Old Slavonic gradu town, castle, Albanian garth hedge
yard	H2.1.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a piece of enclosed ground, usually either paved or laid with concrete and often adjoining or surrounded by a building or buildings.
yard	H2.2.a.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an enclosed or open area used for some commercial activity, for storage, etc..
	exam	1	a railway yard.
yard	H2.2.b.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a brickyard;
	exam	2	a shipyard.
yard	H2.3.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	a U.S. word for {garden} (sense 1).
yard	H2.4.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	def	an area having a network of railway tracks and sidings, used for storing rolling stock, making up trains, etc.
yard	H2.5.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	the winter pasture of deer, moose, and similar animals.
yard	H2.6.
	syl	yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	an enclosed area used to draw off part of a herd, etc.
the	infl
	head	Yard
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Yard	0.
	syl	Yard
	pron	<ja:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. informal.
	def	short for {Scotland Yard}.
yardage	H1.0.
	syl	yard+age
	pron	<1ja:diJ>
	pos	n.
	def	a length measured in yards.
yardage	H2.1.
	syl	yard+age
	pron	<1ja:diJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of a railway yard in the transportation of cattle.
yardage	H2.2.
	syl	yard+age
	pron	<1ja:diJ>
	pos	n.
	def	the charge for this.
yardarm	0.
	syl	yard+arm
	pron	<1ja:d2a:m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	the outer end of a yard, outside the sheave holes.
yardbird	0.
	syl	yard+bird
	pron	<1ja:d2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. military.
	def	an inexperienced, untrained, or clumsy soldier, esp. one employed on menial duties.
yard grass	0.
	syl	yard grass
	pos	n.
	def	an Old World perennial grass, with prostrate leaves, growing as a troublesome weed on open ground, yards, etc. Also called: {wire grass}.
yard of ale	1.
	syl	yard of ale
	pos	n.
	def	the beer or ale contained in a narrow horn-shaped drinking glass, usually about one yard long and holding between two and three pints.
yard of ale	2.
	syl	yard of ale
	pos	n.
	def	such a drinking glass itself.
yardstick	1.
	syl	yard+stick
	pron	<1ja:d2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a measure or standard used for comparison.
	exam	1	on what kind of yardstick is he basing his criti?!cism??
yardstick	2.
	syl	yard+stick
	pron	<1ja:d2stik>
	pos	n.
	def	a graduated stick, one yard long, used for measure?!ment.
yare	ety	Old English gearu ready; related to Old Saxon, Old High German garo ready, prepared, Old Norse gorr  &- #!yare+ly adv.
yarer	infl
	head	yare
	syl	yar+er
	pos	adj.
yarest	infl
	head	yare
	syl	yar+est.
	pos	adj.
yare	1.
	syl	yare
	pron	<je*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic or dialect.
	def	ready, brisk, or eager.
yare	2.
	syl	yare
	pron	<je*>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a vessel
	def	answering swiftly to the helm; easily handled. {~}
yare	3.
	syl	yare
	pron	<je*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	readily or eagerly.
Yarkand	0.
	syl	Yar+kand
	pron	<2ja:1k@nd>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Soche}.
Yarmouth	0.
	syl	Yar+mouth
	pron	<1ja:m*$T>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Great Yarmouth}.
yarmulke	ety	from Yiddish, from Ukrainian and Polish yarmulka cap, probably from Turk?!ish ya*vgmurluk raincoat, from ya*vgmur rain
yarmulke	0.
	syl	yar+mul+ke
	pron	<1ja:m*lk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a man's skullcap worn at prayer, esp. by adherents of Orthodox or Conservative Judaism, and by strongly religious Jews at all times.
yarn	ety	Old English gearn; related to Old High German garn yarn, Old Norse g*"orn gut, Greek khord*_e string, gut
yarn	1.
	syl	yarn
	pron	<ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a continuous twisted strand of natural or synthetic fibres, used in weaving, knitting, etc.
yarn	2.
	syl	yarn
	pron	<ja:n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a long and often involved story or account, usually telling of incredible or fantastic events.
yarn	3.a.
	syl	yarn
	pron	<ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	to tell such a story.
yarn	3.b.
	syl	yarn
	pron	<ja:n>
	pos	n.
	def	to make up or relate a series of excuses. {~}
yarn	4.
	syl	yarn
	pron	<ja:n>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to tell such a story or stories.
yarn-dyed	0.
	syl	yarn-dyed
	pos	adj.
	usage	of fabric
	def	dyed while still in yarn form, before being woven. Compare {piece-dyed}.
Yaroslavl	0.
	syl	Ya+ro+slavl
	pron	Russian <jira1slavlj>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W central Soviet Union, on the River Volga: a major trading centre since early times and one of the first industrial centres in Russia; textile industries. Pop.: 568000 (1975 est.).
yarrow	ety	Old English gearwe; related to Old High German garwa, Dutch gerwe 
yarrow	0.
	syl	yar+row
	pron	<1j@r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several plants of the genus esp. of Eurasia, having finely dissected leaves and flat clusters of white flower heads: family (composites). Also called: {milfoil}. See also {sneezewort}.
yashmak	ety	C19: from Arabic
yashmac	alt
	head	yashmak
	or	yashmak
	syl	yash+mac
	pron	<1j@Sm@k>
	pos	n.
yashmak	0.
	or	yashmac
	syl	yash+mak
	pron	<1j@Sm@k>
	pos	n.
	def	the face veil worn by Muslim women when in public.
yataghan	ety	C19: from Turkish yata*vgan 
yataghan	alt
	or	yataghan
	syl	yat:a+ghan
	pos	n.
yataghan	0.
	or	yataghan
	syl	yat:a+ghan
	pron	<1j@t*g*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Turkish sword with a curved single-edged blade.
yate	ety	from a native Australian language
yate	0.
	syl	yate
	pron	<jAt>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several small eucalyptus trees, esp. yielding a very hard timber.
yauld	ety	C18: of unknown origin
yauld	0.
	syl	yauld
	pron	<jc:d>, <ja:d>, <ja:ld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	def	alert, sprightly, or nimble.
Yaunde	0.
	syl	Ya+un+de
	pron	French <jaun1dA>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yaound*'e}.
yaup	0.
	syl	yaup
	pron	<jc:p>
	pos	vb. n.
	def	a variant spelling of {yawp}. &- {#!yaup+er}
yaupon	ety	from Catawba yopun shrub, diminutive of yop tree
yapon	alt
	head	yaupon
	or	yaupon
	syl	ya+pon
	pron	<1jc:pN>
	pos	n.
yaupon	0.
	or	yapon
	syl	yau+pon
	pron	<1jc:pN>
	pos	n.
	def	a southern U.S. evergreen holly shrub, with spreading branches, scarlet fruits, and oval leaves: used as a substitute for tea.
yautia	ety	C19: American Spanish, from Taino
yautia	1.
	syl	yau+ti:a
	pron	<1jc:ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several West Indian aroid plants of the genus such as cultivated for their edible leaves and underground stems.
yautia	2.
	syl	yau+ti:a
	pron	<1jc:ti*>
	pos	n.
	def	the leaves or underground stems of these plants, which can be eaten as vegetables.
Yavar'i	0.
	syl	Ya+va+r*'i
	pron	<2ja$Ba1ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the Spanish name for {Javari}.
yaw	ety	C16: of unknown origin
yaw	1.
	syl	yaw
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of an aircraft, missile, etc.
	def	to turn about its vertical axis. Compare {pitch} %1 (sense 10), {roll} (sense 14).
yaw	2.
	syl	yaw
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of a ship, etc.
	def	to deviate temporarily from a straight course.
yaw	3.
	syl	yaw
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to cause (an aircraft, ship, etc.) to yaw. {~}
yaw	4.
	syl	yaw
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the angular movement of an aircraft, missile, etc., about its vertical axis.
yaw	5.
	syl	yaw
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	vb.
	def	the deviation of a vessel from a straight course.
Yahata	alt
	head	Yawata
	or	Yawata
	syl	Ya+ha+ta
	pos	n.
Yawata	0.
	or	Yahata
	syl	Ya+wa+ta
	pron	<1ja:wa:2ta:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former city in Japan, on N Kyushu: merged with Moji, Kokura, Tobata, and Wakamatsu in 1963 to form {Kitakyushu}.
yawl	ety	C17: from Dutch jol or Middle Low German jolle, of unknown origin
yawl	H1.1.
	syl	yawl
	pron	<jc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a two-masted sailing vessel, rigged fore-and-aft, with a large mainmast and a small mizzenmast stepped aft of the rudderpost. Compare {ketch, sloop}.
yawl	H1.2.
	syl	yawl
	pron	<jc:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a ship's small boat, usually rowed by four or six oars.
yawl	ety	C14: from Low German jaulen; see #7yowl 
yawl	H2.0.
	syl	yawl
	pron	<jc:l>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	to howl, weep, or scream harshly; yowl.
yawn	ety	Old English gionian; related to Old Saxon gin*_on, Old High German gin*_en to yawn, Old Norse gja gap &- #!yawn+er n. &- #!yawn+ing+ly adv.
yawn	1.
	syl	yawn
	pron	<jc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to open the mouth wide and take in air deeply, often as in involuntary reaction to tiredness, sleepiness, or boredom.
yawn	2.
	syl	yawn
	pron	<jc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to express or utter while yawning.
yawn	3.
	syl	yawn
	pron	<jc:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to be open wide as if threatening to engulf (someone or something).
	exam	1	the mine shaft yawned below.
yawn	4.
	syl	yawn
	pron	<jc:n>
	pos	vb.
	def	the act or an instance of yawning.
yawp	ety	C15 yolpen, probably of imitative origin; see #7yap, yelp  &- #!yawp+er n.
	infl
	head	yawp
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect and U.S. informal.
yawp	1.
	syl	yawp
	pron	<jc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to gape or yawn, esp. audibly.
yawp	2.
	syl	yawp
	pron	<jc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to shout, cry, or talk noisily; bawl.
yawp	3.
	syl	yawp
	pron	<jc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to bark, yelp, or yowl. {~}
yawp	4.
	syl	yawp
	pron	<jc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a shout, bark, yelp, or cry.
yawp	5.
	syl	yawp
	pron	<jc:p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	a noisy, foolish, or raucous utterance.
yaws	ety	C17: of Carib origin
yaws	0.
	syl	yaws
	pron	<jc:z>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	an infectious nonvenereal disease of tropical climates with early symptoms resembling syphilis, character?!ized by red skin eruptions and, later, pain in the joints: it is caused by the spiral bacterium Also called: {framboesia}.
y	0.
	syl	y
	def	- a reference axis, usually vertical, of a graph or two- or three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system along which the -coordinate is measured.
Yezd	alt
	head	Yazd
	or	Yazd
	syl	Yezd
	pos	n.
Yazd	0.
	or	Yezd
	syl	Yazd
	pron	<ja:zd>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in central Iran: a major centre of silk weaving. Pop.: 150531 (1966).
Yb	0.
	syl	Yb
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	ytterbium.
Y-chromosome	0.
	syl	Y-chro:mo:some
	pos	n.
	def	the sex chromosome that occurs as one of a pair with the X-chromosome in the diploid cells of the males of many animals, including humans. Compare {X-chromosome}.
yclept	ety	Old English gecleopod, past participle of cleopian to call
	infl
	head	yclept
	syl	~
	pos	vb.
	qual	Obsolete.
yclept	1.
	syl	y:clept
	pron	<i1klept>
	pos	vb.
	def	a past participle of {clepe. ~}
yclept	2.
	syl	y:clept
	pron	<i1klept>
	pos	vb.
	def	having the name of; called.
Y connection	0.
	syl	Y con+nec+tion
	pos	n.
	qual	Electrical engineering.
	def	a three-phase star connection.
yd	alt
	or	yd
	syl	yd.
yd	0.
	or	yd
	syl	yd
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	yard (measure).
ye	ety	Old English g*_e; related to Dutch gij, Old Norse *_er, Gothic jus 
ye	H1.1.
	syl	ye
	pron	<jE>,, <unstressed> <ji>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	refers to more than one person including the person addressed but not including the speaker.
ye	H1.2.
	syl	ye
	pron	<jE>,, <unstressed> <ji>
	pos	pron.
	def	Also: {ee} (i$:). refers to one person addressed.
	exam	1	I tell ye.
ye	ety	from a misinterpretation of the as written in some Middle English texts. The runic letter thorn (##, representing th) was incorrectly transcribed as y because of a resemblance in their shapes
ye	H2.0.
	syl	ye
	pron	<DE>,, <spelling> <pron> <jE>, <spelling> <pron> <jE>
	pos	determiner.
	def	a form of {the} %1, used as a supposed archaism, esp. in conjunction with other putative archaic spellings.
	exam	1	ye olde oake.
yea	ety	Old English g*_ea; related to Old Frisian j*_e, Old Saxon, Old Norse, Old High German j*_a, Gothic jai 
yea	0.
	syl	yea
	pron	<jA>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
yea	1.
	syl	yea
	pron	<jA>
	def	a less common word for {aye} (yes). {~}
yea	2.
	syl	yea
	pron	<jA>
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	indeed; truly.
	exam	1	yea, though my enemies spurn me, I shall prevail.
yeah	0.
	syl	yeah
	pron	<je*>
	usage	sentence substitute. Informal.
	def	yes.
yean	ety	Old English ge*_eanian; related to Dutch oonen to bring forth young, Latin agnus lamb; see #7ewe 
yean	0.
	syl	yean
	pron	<jEn>
	pos	vb.
	usage	of a sheep or goat
	def	to give birth to (offspring).
yeanling	0.
	syl	yean+ling
	pron	<1jEnliG>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of a goat or sheep.
year	ety	Old English gear; related to Gothic j*_er, Old Saxon, Old High German j*_ar, Old Norse *_ar year, Polish jar springtime, Latin h*_ornus of this year #e Usage. In writing spans of years, it is important to choose a style that avoids ambiguity. The practice adopted in this dictionary is, in four-figure dates, to specify the last two digits of the second date if it falls within the same century as the first: 1801-08; 1850-51; 1899-1901. In writing three-figure #7b.c. dates, it is advisable to give both dates in full: 159-156 #7b.c., not 159-56 #7b.c. unless of course the span referred to consists of 103 years rather than three years. It is also advisable to specify #7b.c. or #7a.d. in years under 1000 unless the context makes this self-evident.
year	1.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {civil year}. the period of time, the {calendar year}, containing 365 days or in a {leap year} 366 days. It is based on the Gregorian calendar, being divided into 12 calendar months, and is reckoned from January 1 to December 31.
year	2.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	a period of twelve months from any specified date, such as one based on the four seasons.
year	3.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	a specific period of time, usually occupying a definite part or parts of a twelve-month period, used for some particular activity.
	exam	1	a school year.
year	4.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {astronomical year, tropical year, equinoctial year}. the period of time, the {solar year}, during which the earth makes one revolution around the sun, measured between two succes?!sive vernal equinoxes: equal to 365.24219 days.
year	5.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time, the {sidereal year}, during which the earth makes one revolution around the sun, measured between two successive conjunctions of a particular star: equal to 365.25636 days.
year	6.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time, the {lunar year}, containing 12 lunar months and equal to 354.3671 days.
year	7.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	the period of time taken by a specified planet to complete one revolution around the sun.
	exam	1	the Martian year.
year	8.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	age, esp. old age.
	exam	1	a man of his years should be more careful.
year	9.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	time.
	exam	1	in years to come.
year	10.
	syl	year
	pron	<ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	a group of pupils or students, who are taught or study together, divided into classes at school.
	exam	1	they are the best year we've ever had for history.
the year dot	11.
	head	year
	syl	the year dot.
	qual	Informal.
	def	as long ago as can be remembered.
year and a day	12.
	head	year
	syl	year and a day.
	qual	English law.
	def	a period fixed by law to ensure the completion of a full year. It is applied for certain purposes, such as to determine the time within which wrecks must be claimed.
year out	infl
	head	year
	syl	year out.
year in	13.
	head	year
	syl	year in
	def	regularly or monotonously, over a long period. {~} Related adj.: {annual}.
yearbook	0.
	syl	year+book
	pron	<1ji*2buk>
	pos	n.
	def	an almanac or other reference book published annually and containing details of events of the previous year.
yearling	1.
	syl	year+ling
	pron	<1ji*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	the young of any of various animals, in?!cluding the antelope and buffalo, between one and two years of age.
yearling	2.
	syl	year+ling
	pron	<1ji*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a thoroughbred racehorse counted for racing purposes as being one year old until the second Jan. 1 following its birth.
yearling	3.a.
	syl	year+ling
	pron	<1ji*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	a bond that is intended to mature after one year.
yearling	4.
	syl	year+ling
	pron	<1ji*liG>
	pos	n.
	def	being a year old.
yearlong	0.
	syl	year+long
	pron	<1ji*1loG>
	pos	adj.
	def	throughout a whole year.
yearly	1.
	syl	year+ly
	pron	<1ji*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	occurring, done, appearing, etc., once a year or every year; annual.
yearly	2.
	syl	year+ly
	pron	<1ji*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	lasting or valid for a year; annual.
	exam	1	a yearly subscription.
yearly	3.
	syl	year+ly
	pron	<1ji*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	once a year; annually. {~} {+lies}.
yearly	4.
	syl	year+ly
	pron	<1ji*li>
	pos	adj.
	def	a publication, event, etc., that occurs once a year.
yearn	ety	Old English giernan; related to Old Saxon girnian, Old Norse girna, Gothic gairnjan, Old High German ger*_on to long for, Sanskrit haryati he likes &- #!yearn+er n.
yearn	1.
	syl	yearn
	pron	<jR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	usually foll. by for or after or an infinitive
	def	to have an intense desire or longing (for); hanker or pine (for).
yearn	2.
	syl	yearn
	pron	<jR:n>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to feel tenderness or affection.
yearning	0.
	syl	yearn+ing
	pron	<1jR:niG>
	pos	n.
	def	an intense or overpowering longing, desire, or need; craving. &- {#!yearn+ing+ly}
year of grace	0.
	syl	year of grace
	pos	n.
	def	any year of the Christian era, as dated from the presumed date of Christ's birth.
year-round	0.
	syl	year-round
	pos	adj.
	def	open, in use, operating, etc., throughout the year.
yeast	ety	Old English giest; related to Old Norse jostr, Old High German jesan, Swedish esa, Norwegian asa, Sanskrit yasati  &- #!yeast+less adj. &- #!yeast+@!like adj.
yeast	1.
	syl	yeast
	pron	<jEst>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various single-celled ascomycetous fungi of the genus and related genera, which reproduce by budding and are able to ferment sugars: a rich source of vitamins of the B complex.
yeast	2.
	syl	yeast
	pron	<jEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a commercial prepara?!tion containing yeast cells and inert material such as meal that is used in raising dough for bread and for fermenting beer, whisky, etc. See also {brewers' yeast}.
yeast	3.
	syl	yeast
	pron	<jEst>
	pos	n.
	def	a preparation contain?!ing yeast cells, used to treat diseases caused by vitamin B deficiency.
yeast	4.
	syl	yeast
	pron	<jEst>
	pos	n.
	def	froth or foam, esp. on beer. {~}
yeast	5.
	syl	yeast
	pron	<jEst>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to froth or foam.
yeast cake	0.
	syl	yeast cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	def	living yeast cells compressed with a little starch into a small cake, suitable for use in baking or brewing.
yeastier	infl
	head	yeasty
	syl	yeast:i+er
	pos	adj.
yeastiest	infl
	head	yeasty
	syl	yeast:i+est.
	pos	adj.
yeasty	1.
	syl	yeast:y
	pron	<1jEsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, resembling, or containing yeast.
yeasty	2.
	syl	yeast:y
	pron	<1jEsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	fermenting or causing fermentation.
yeasty	3.
	syl	yeast:y
	pron	<1jEsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	tasting of or like yeast.
yeasty	4.
	syl	yeast:y
	pron	<1jEsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	insubstantial or frivolous.
yeasty	5.
	syl	yeast:y
	pron	<1jEsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	restless, agitated, or unsettled.
yeasty	6.
	syl	yeast:y
	pron	<1jEsti>
	pos	adj.
	def	covered with or containing froth or foam. &- {#!yeast@.i+ly} &- {#!yeast@.i+ness}
W (illiam) B (utler) 	infl
	head	Yeats
	syl	W (illiam) B (utler) .
	pos	n.
Yeats	0.
	syl	Yeats
	pron	<jAts>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1939, Irish poet and dramatist. His collections of verse include (1914), (1928), and (1929). Among his plays are (1892; 1912) and (1902); he was a founder of the Irish National Theatre Company at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. He won the Nobel prize for literature (1923).
yegg	ety	C20: perhaps from the surname of a burglar
yegg	0.
	syl	yegg
	pron	<jeg>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	def	a burglar or safe-breaker.
Yeysk	infl
	head	Yeisk
	or	Eisk
	syl	Yeysk
Eisk	infl
	head	Yeisk
	or	Yeysk
	syl	Eisk
Yeisk	0.
	syl	Yeisk
	qual	Russian
	def	jejsk) a port and resort in the SW Soviet Union, on the Sea of Azov. Pop.: 64418 (1970).
Ekaterinburg	alt
	head	Yekaterinburg
	or	Yekaterinburg
	syl	E:ka+te+rin+burg
	pron	Russian <jik*tirim1burk>
	pos	n.
Yekaterinburg	0.
	or	Ekaterinburg
	syl	Ye+ka+te+rin+burg
	pron	Russian <jik*tirim1burk>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1924) of {Sverdlovsk}.
Ekaterinodar	alt
	head	Yekaterinodar
	or	Yekaterinodar
	syl	E:ka+te+ri+no+dar
	pron	Russian <jik*tirina1dar>
	pos	n.
Yekaterinodar	0.
	or	Ekaterinodar
	syl	Ye+ka+te+ri+no+dar
	pron	Russian <jik*tirina1dar>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1920) of {Krasnodar}.
Ekaterinoslav	alt
	head	Yekaterinoslav
	or	Yekaterinoslav
	syl	E:ka+te+ri+no+slav
	pron	Russian <jik*?!tirina1slaf>
	pos	n.
Yekaterinoslav	0.
	or	Ekaterinoslav
	syl	Ye+ka+te+ri+no+slav
	pron	Russian <jik*?!tirina1slaf>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (1787-96, 1802-1926) of {Dne?!propetrovsk}.
yeld	ety	Old English gelde barren; related to #7geld %1
yeld	1.
	syl	yeld
	pron	<jeld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	of an animal
	def	barren or too young to bear young.
yeld	2.
	syl	yeld
	pron	<jeld>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Northern Brit. dialect.
	usage	of a cow
	def	not yielding milk.
Elisavetgrad	alt
	head	Yelisavetgrad
	or	Yelisavetgrad
	syl	E:li+sa+vet+grad
	pron	Russian <jiliza1vjet?!gr*t>
	pos	n.
Yelisavetgrad	0.
	or	Elisavetgrad
	syl	Ye+li+sa+vet+grad
	pron	Russian <jiliza1vjet?!gr*t>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1924) of {Kirovograd}.
Elisavetpol	alt
	head	Yelisavetpol
	or	Yelisavetpol
	syl	E:li+sa+vet+pol
	pron	Russian <jiliza1vjetp*lj>
	pos	n.
Yelisavetpol	0.
	or	Elisavetpol
	syl	Ye+li+sa+vet+pol
	pron	Russian <jiliza1vjetp*lj>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (until 1920) of {Kirovabad}.
Yelizaveta Petrovna	0.
	syl	Yelizaveta Petrovna
	pos	n.
	def	See {Elizabeth} %2 (sense 3).
yelk	0.
	syl	yelk
	pron	<jelk>
	pos	n.
	def	a dialect word for {yolk} (of an egg).
yell	ety	Old English giellan; related to Old Saxon gellon, Old High German gellan, Old Norse gjalla; see #7nightingale  &- #!yell+er n.
yell	1.
	syl	yell
	pron	<jel>
	pos	vb.
	def	to shout, scream, cheer, or utter in a loud or piercing way. {~}
yell	2.
	syl	yell
	pron	<jel>
	pos	vb.
	def	a loud piercing inarticulate cry, as of pain, anger, or fear.
yell	3.
	syl	yell
	pron	<jel>
	pos	vb.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a rhythmic cry of words or syllables, used in cheering in unison.
yellow	ety	Old English geolu; related to Old Saxon, Old High German gelo, Old Norse gulr, Latin helvus  &- #!yel+low+ish adj. &- #!yel+low+ness n. &- #!yel+low@.y adj.
yellow	1.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of colours that vary in saturation but have the same hue. They lie in the approximate wavelength range 585-575 nanometres. Yellow is the comple?!mentary colour of blue and with cyan and magenta forms a set of primary colours. Related adj.: {xanthous}.
yellow	2.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a pigment or dye of or producing these colours.
yellow	3.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	yellow cloth or clothing.
	exam	1	dressed in yellow.
yellow	4.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the yolk of an egg.
yellow	5.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow ball in snooker, etc. {~}
yellow	6.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	of the colour yellow.
yellow	7.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	yellowish in colour or having parts or marks that are yellowish.
	exam	1	yellow jasmine.
yellow	8.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	having a yellowish skin; Mongoloid.
yellow	9.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	cowardly or afraid.
yellow	10.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	offensively sensational, as a cheap newspaper (esp. in the phrase {yellow press}) . {~}
yellow	11.
	syl	yel+low
	pron	<1jel*u>
	pos	n.
	def	to make or become yellow.
yellowbark	0.
	syl	yel:low+bark
	pron	<1jel*u2ba:k>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {calisaya}.
lies	infl
	head	yellow-belly
	syl	:lies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yellow-belly	0.
	syl	yel:low-bel:ly
	pos	n.
	def	a slang word for {cow?!ard}. &- {#!yel@.low-@!bel@.lied}
yellow belly	0.
	syl	yel+low bel+ly
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral.
	def	any of several freshwater food fishes with yellow underparts.
yellow bile	0.
	syl	yel+low bile
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	one of the four bodily humours, choler.
yellowbird	0.
	syl	yel:low+bird
	pron	<1jel*u2bR:d>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various birds having a yellow plumage, such as the American goldfinch.
yellow cake	0.
	syl	yel+low cake
	pos	n.
	qual	Canadian informal.
	def	a uranium ore.
yellow-dog contract	0.
	syl	yel:low-dog con+tract
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	a contract with an employer, now illegal, in which an employee agreed not to join a trade union during his employment.
yellow fever	0.
	syl	yel+low fe+ver
	pos	n.
	def	an acute infectious disease of tropical and subtropical climates, characterized by fever, haemorrhages, vomiting of blood, and jaundice: caused by a virus transmitted by the bite of a female mosquito of the species Also called: {yellow jack, black vomit}.
yellowhammer	1.
	syl	yel:low+ham:mer
	pron	<1jel*u2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a European bunting, having a yellowish head and body and brown streaked wings and tail.
yellowhammer	2.
	syl	yel:low+ham:mer
	pron	<1jel*u2h@m*>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	an informal name for the {yellow-shafted flicker}, an American woodpecker (see {flicker} %2).
yellow jack	1.
	syl	yel+low jack
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	another name for {yellow fever}.
yellow jack	2.
	syl	yel+low jack
	pos	n.
	def	a yellow flag hoisted on a ship to warn of disease, etc.
yellow jack	3.
	syl	yel+low jack
	pos	n.
	def	any of certain large yellowish carangid food fishes, esp. of warm and tropical Atlantic waters.
yellow jacket	0.
	syl	yel+low jack+et
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S.
	def	any of several social wasps of the genus having yellow markings on the body.
yellow jasmine	0.
	syl	yel+low jas+mine
	pos	n.
	def	a climbing shrub, of the southeastern U.S., having fragrant funnel-shaped yellow flowers: family See also {gelsemium}.
yellow journalism	ety	C19: perhaps shortened from the phrase Yellow Kid journal?!ism, referring to the Yellow Kid, a cartoon (1895) in the New York World, a newspaper having a reputation for sensational?!ism
yellow journalism	0.
	syl	yel+low jour+nal+ism
	pos	n.
	def	the type of journalism that relies on sensationalism and lurid exaggeration to attract readers.
Yellowknife	0.
	syl	Yel:low+knife
	pron	<1jel*u2nIf>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N Canada, capital of the Northwest Territories on the Great Slave Lake. Pop.: 6122 (1971).
yellowlegs	0.
	syl	yel:low+legs
	pron	<1jel*u2legz>
	pos	n.
	def	either of two North American sandpipers, (or ({greater yellowlegs}) or ({lesser yellowlegs}) , having bright yellow legs.
yellow line	0.
	syl	yel+low line
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a yellow line painted along the edge of a road indicating waiting restrictions.
yellow metal	1.
	syl	yel+low met+al
	pos	n.
	def	a type of brass having about 60 per cent copper and 40 per cent zinc.
yellow metal	2.
	syl	yel+low met+al
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gold}.
yellow pages	0.
	syl	yel+low pag:es
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a classified telephone directory or section of a directory that lists subscribers by the business or service provided.
yellow peril	0.
	syl	yel+low per+il
	pos	n.
	def	the power or alleged power of Asiatic peoples, esp. the Chinese, to threaten or destroy the supremacy of White or Western civilization.
yellow poplar	0.
	syl	yel+low pop+lar
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {tulip tree} (sense 1) or {tulipwood} (sense 1).
Yellow River	0.
	syl	Yel+low Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	the second longest river in China, rising in SE Tsinghai and flowing east, south, and east again to the Gulf of Pohai south of Tientsin; it has changed its course several times in recorded history. Length: about 4350 km (2700 miles). Chinese name: {Hwang Ho}.
yellows	1.
	syl	yel+lows
	pron	<1jel*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	any of various fungal or viral diseases of plants, characterized by yellowish discoloration and stunt?!ing.
yellows	2.
	syl	yel+lows
	pron	<1jel*uz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Vet. science.
	def	another name for {jaundice}.
Yellow Sea	0.
	syl	Yel+low Sea
	pos	n.
	def	a shallow arm of the Pacific between Korea and NE China. Area: about 466200 sq. km (180000 sq. miles). Chinese name: {Hwang Hai}.
yellow spot	0.
	syl	yel+low spot
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy.
	def	another name for {macula lutea}.
Yellowstone	0.
	syl	Yel:low+stone
	pron	<1jel*u2st*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a river rising in N Wyoming and flowing north through Yellowstone National Park, then east to the Missouri. Length: 1080 km (671 miles).
Yellowstone Falls	0.
	syl	Yel:low+stone Falls
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a waterfall in NW Wyoming, in Yellowstone National Park on the Yellowstone River.
Yellowstone National Park	0.
	syl	Yel:low+stone Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in the NW central U.S., mostly in NW Wyoming: the oldest and largest national park in the U.S., containing unusual geological formations and geysers. Area: 8956 sq. km (3458 sq. miles).
yellow streak	0.
	syl	yel+low streak
	pos	n.
	def	a cowardly or weak trait, characteristic, or flaw in a person's nature.
yellowtails	infl
	head	yellowtail
	or	yellowtail
	syl	yel:low+tails
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yellowtail	infl
	or	yellowtails
	syl	yel:low+tail.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yellowtail	1.
	syl	yel:low+tail
	pron	<1jel*u2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	a carangid game fish, of coastal waters of S California and Mexico, having a yellow tail fin.
yellowtail	2.
	syl	yel:low+tail
	pron	<1jel*u2tAl>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various similar fishes.
yellow water lily	0.
	syl	yel+low wa+ter lil:y
	pos	n.
	def	an aquatic nymphaeaceous plant, of Europe and N Asia, having floating heart?!shaped leaves and yellow flowers. Also called: {brandy bottle}.
yellowweed	0.
	syl	yel:low+weed
	pron	<1jel*u2wEd>
	pos	n.
	def	any of various yellow-flowered plants, such as the ragwort in Europe and some species of goldenrod in the U.S.
yellowwood	1.
	syl	yel:low+wood
	pron	<1jel*u2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called (U.S.): {gopher?!wood}. any of several leguminous trees of the genus esp. of the southeastern U.S., having clusters of white flowers and yellow wood yielding a yellow dye.
yellowwood	2.
	syl	yel:low+wood
	pron	<1jel*u2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {West Indian satinwood}. a rutaceous tree, of the West Indies, with smooth hard wood.
yellowwood	3.
	syl	yel:low+wood
	pron	<1jel*u2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several other trees with yellow wood, esp. a conifer of southern Africa: family
yellowwood	4.
	syl	yel:low+wood
	pron	<1jel*u2wud>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
yelp	ety	Old English gielpan to boast; related to Low German galpen to croak, Danish gylpe to croak &- #!yelp+er n.
yelp	1.
	syl	yelp
	pron	<jelp>
	pos	vb.
	usage	esp. of a dog
	def	to utter a sharp or high-pitched cry or bark, often indicating pain. {~}
yelp	2.
	syl	yelp
	pron	<jelp>
	pos	vb.
	def	a sharp or high-pitched cry or bark.
Yemen	0.
	syl	Yem+en
	pron	<1jem*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in SW Arabia, on the Red Sea: declared a republic in 1962; consists of part of the Red Sea rift valley, with arid coastal lowlands, rising to fertile upland valleys and mountains, and the Great Sandy Desert in the east. Language: Arabic. Religion: Muslim. Currency: riyal. Capital: Sanaa. Pop.: 5237893 (1975). Area: 195000 sq. km (75290 sq. miles). Official name: {Yemen Arab Republic}. &- {#!Yem+e@.ni}
yen	ety	C19: from Japanese en, from Chinese y*"uan circular object, dollar
yen	infl
	syl	yen.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yen	H1.0.
	syl	yen
	pron	<jen>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Japan, divided into 100 sen.
yen	ety	perhaps from Chinese (Cantonese) y*uan a craving, addiction
	infl
	head	yen
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
yen	H2.1.
	syl	yen
	pron	<jen>
	pos	n.
	def	a passionate, ardent, or intense longing or desire. {~} {yens, yen+ning, yenned}.
yen	H2.2.
	syl	yen
	pron	<jen>
	pos	n.
	mod	intr.
	def	to yearn.
Yenan	0.
	syl	Yen+an
	pron	<1jen1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE China, in N Shensi province: political and military capital of the Chinese Communists (1935-49). Pop.: 45000 (1971 est.). Also called: {Fushih}.
Yenisey	alt
	head	Yenisei
	or	Yenisei
	syl	Ye+ni+sey
	pron	<2jeni1sA>, Russian <jini1sjAj>
	pos	n.
Yenisei	0.
	or	Yenisey
	syl	Ye+ni+sei
	pron	<2jeni1sA>, Russian <jini1sjAj>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in the central Soviet Union, in central Siberia, formed by the confluence of two headstreams in the Tuva ASSR: flows west and north to the Arctic Ocean; the largest river in volume in the Soviet Union. Length: 4129 km (2566 miles).
Yen-t'ai	alt
	head	Yentai
	or	Yentai
	syl	Yen-t'ai
	pron	<1jen1tI>
	pos	n.
Yentai	0.
	or	Yen-t'ai
	syl	Yen+tai
	pron	<1jen1tI>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in E China, in NE Shantung. Pop.: 140000 (1958 est.). Also called: {Chefoo}.
yeoman	ety	C15: perhaps from yongman young man
yeomen	infl
	head	yeoman
	syl	yeo+men.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yeoman	1.a.
	syl	yeo+man
	pron	<1j*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a class of small freeholders of common birth who cultivated their own land.
yeoman	1.b.
	syl	yeo+man
	pron	<1j*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an assistant or other subordinate to an official, such as a sheriff, or to a craftsman or trader.
yeoman	1.c.
	syl	yeo+man
	pron	<1j*um*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an attendant or lesser official in a royal or noble household.
yeoman	2.
	syl	yeo+man
	pron	<1j*um*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	another name for {yeoman of the guard}.
yeoman	3.
	syl	yeo+man
	pron	<1j*um*n>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	character?!istic of or relating to a yeoman.
yeomanly	1.
	syl	yeo+man+ly
	pron	<1j*um*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or like a yeoman.
yeomanly	2.
	syl	yeo+man+ly
	pron	<1j*um*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	having the virtues attributed to yeomen, such as staunchness, loyalty, and courage. {~}
yeomanly	3.
	syl	yeo+man+ly
	pron	<1j*um*nli>
	pos	adj.
	def	in a yeomanly manner, as in being brave, staunch, or loyal.
yeoman of the guard	0.
	syl	yeo+man of the guard
	pos	n.
	def	a member of the bodyguard ({Yeomen of the Guard}) of the English monarch. This unit was founded in 1485 and now retains ceremonial functions only.
yeomanry	1.
	syl	yeo+man+ry
	pron	<1j*um*nri>
	pos	n.
	def	yeomen collectively.
yeomanry	2.
	syl	yeo+man+ry
	pron	<1j*um*nri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Britain
	def	a volunteer cavalry force, organized in 1761 for home defence: merged into the Territorial Army in 1907.
yep	0.
	syl	yep
	pron	<jep>
	usage	sentence substitute.
	def	an informal word for {yes}.
yerba	ety	from Spanish yerba mat*'e herb mat*'e
yerba mat'e	alt
	head	yerba
	or	yerba
	syl	yer+ba ma:t*'e
	pron	<1je*b*>, <1jR:b*>
	pos	n.
yerba	0.
	or	yerba mat'e
	syl	yer+ba
	pron	<1je*b*>, <1jR:b*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {mat*'e}.
Yerevan	0.
	syl	Ye+re+van
	pron	Russian <jiri1van>
	pos	n.
	def	an industrial city in the SW Soviet Union, capital of the Armenian SSR: founded in the 8th century #7b.c. ; a main focus of trade routes since ancient times; university. Pop.: 899000 (1975 est.). Also called: {Erevan} or {Erivan}.
Yerwa-Maiduguri	0.
	syl	Yer:wa-Mai:du:gu+ri
	pron	<1jR:w*2mIdu1gu:ri>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Maiduguri}.
yes	ety	Old English g*_ese, from i*_a s*_ie may it be; see #7yea 
yes	0.
	syl	yes
	pron	<jes>
	exam	1	sentence substitute.
yes	1.
	syl	yes
	pron	<jes>
	def	used to express acknowledg?!ment, affirmation, consent, agreement, or approval or to answer when one is addressed.
yes	2.
	syl	yes
	pron	<jes>
	def	used, often with interroga?!tive intonation, to signal someone to speak or keep speaking, enter a room, or do something. {~}
yes	3.
	syl	yes
	pron	<jes>
	usage	sentence modifier
	def	used to emphasize a positive statement, esp. when disagreeing.
	exam	1	yes I can.
yes	4.
	syl	yes
	pron	<jes>
	def	an answer or vote of
yes	5.
	syl	yes
	pron	<jes>
	mod	often; pl.
	def	a person who votes in the affirmative. {~} Compare {no} %1.
yeshiva	ety	from Hebrew y*vesh*_ibh*_ah a sitting, seat, hence, an academy
yeshivahs	infl
	head	yeshiva
	or	yeshivoth
	syl	ye+shi+vahs
	pron	Hebrew <-vct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yeshivoth	infl
	head	yeshiva
	or	yeshivahs
	syl	ye+shi+voth
	pron	Hebrew <-vct>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yeshiva	1.
	syl	ye+shi+va
	pron	<j*1SEv*>, Hebrew <j*1SEva>
	pos	n.
	def	a traditional Jewish school devoted chiefly to the study of rabbinic literature and the Talmud.
yeshiva	2.
	syl	ye+shi+va
	pron	<j*1SEv*>, Hebrew <j*1SEva>
	pos	n.
	def	a school run by Orthodox Jews for children of elementary school age, providing both religious and secular instruction.
Yesil Irmak	0.
	syl	Ye+*,sil Ir+mak
	pron	<je1SEl> <i*1ma:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N Turkey, flowing northwest to the Black Sea. Length: 418 km (260 miles). Ancient name: {Iris}.
Yesilkoy	0.
	syl	Ye+*,sil+k*"oy
	pron	<2jeSEl1kci>
	pos	n.
	def	the Turkish name for {San Stefano}.
yes man	0.
	syl	yes man
	pos	n.
	def	a servile, submissive, or acquiescent subordinate, assistant, or associate; sycophant.
yester	ety	Old English geostror; related to Old High German gestaron, Gothic gistra, Old Norse *_i g*_@ar 
yester	0.
	syl	yes+ter
	pron	<1jest*>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	of or relating to yesterday.
	exam	1	yester sun.
yester-	ety	Old English geostran; compare German gestern, Latin hesternus of yesterday
yester-	1.
	syl	yes:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating the day before today.
	exam	1	yester?!day.
yester-	2.
	syl	yes:ter-
	pos	prefix.
	def	indicating a period of time before the present one.
	exam	1	yesteryear.
yesterday	1.
	syl	yes+ter+day
	pron	<1jest*2di>, <-2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	the day immediately preceding today.
yesterday	2.
	syl	yes+ter+day
	pron	<1jest*2di>, <-2dA>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	def	the recent past. {~}
yesterday	3.
	syl	yes+ter+day
	pron	<1jest*2di>, <-2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	on or during the day before today.
yesterday	4.
	syl	yes+ter+day
	pron	<1jest*2di>, <-2dA>
	pos	n.
	def	in the recent past.
	infl
	head	yesteryear
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Formal or literary.
yesteryear	1.
	syl	yes+ter+year
	pron	<1jest*2ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	last year or the past in general. {~}
yesteryear	2.
	syl	yes+ter+year
	pron	<1jest*2ji*>
	pos	n.
	def	during last year or the past in general.
yestreen	ety	C14: from #7yest (#7e) #7r -+#7e (#7v) #7en %2
yestreen	0.
	syl	yes+treen
	pron	<je1strEn>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Scot.
	def	yesterday evening.
yet	ety	Old English g*_eta; related to Old Frisian j*_eta 
yet	1.
	syl	yet
	pron	<jet>
	usage	sentence connector.
	def	nevertheless; still; in spite of that.
	exam	1	I want to and yet I haven't the courage;
	exam	2	she is strange yet kind.
yet	2.
	syl	yet
	pron	<jet>
	usage	interrogative
	def	so far; up until then or now.
	exam	1	they're not home yet;
	exam	2	is it teatime yet??
yet	3.
	syl	yet
	pron	<jet>
	usage	often preceded by just; usually used with a negative
	def	now (as contrasted with later).
	exam	1	we can't stop yet.
yet	4.
	syl	yet
	pron	<jet>
	usage	often used with a comparative
	def	even; still.
	exam	1	yet more potatoes for sale;
	exam	2	yet another problem family.
yet	5.
	syl	yet
	pron	<jet>
	def	eventually, in spite of every?!thing.
	exam	1	we'll convince him yet.
as yet	6.
	head	yet
	syl	as yet.
	def	so far; up until then or now.
yeti	ety	C20: from Tibetan
yeti	0.
	syl	yet:i
	pron	<1jeti>
	pos	n.
	def	another term for {abominable snowman}.
Yevgeny Aleksandrovich	infl
	head	Yevtushenko
	syl	Yev:ge:ny A:le:ksan:dro:vich
	pron	<jiv1gjAnij> <ali1ksandr*viC>
	pos	n.
Yevtushenko	0.
	syl	Yev:tu:shen:ko
	pron	<2jevtu:1SeGk*u>, Russian <jiftu1Senk*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1933, Soviet poet. His often outspoken poetry includes (1962) and (1966).
yew	ety	Old English *_iw; related to Old High German *_iwa, Old Norse *_yr yew, Latin *_uva grape, Russian iva willow
yew	1.
	syl	yew
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	any coniferous tree of the genus of the Old World and North America, esp. having flattened needle-like leaves, fine-grained elastic wood, and cuplike red waxy cones resembling berries: family
yew	2.
	syl	yew
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees, used to make bows for archery.
yew	3.
	syl	yew
	pron	<ju:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archery.
	def	a bow made of yew.
Yezd	0.
	syl	Yezd
	pron	<jezd>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Yazd}.
Ygerne	0.
	syl	Y:gerne
	pron	<E1ge*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Igraine}.
Yggdrasil	ety	Old Norse (probably meaning: Uggr's horse), from Uggr a name of Odin, from yggr, uggr frightful+ drasill horse, of obscure origin
Ygdrasil	infl
	head	Yggdrasil
	or	Igdrasil
	syl	Yg+dra+sil
	pron	<1igdr*sil>
	pos	n.
Igdrasil	infl
	head	Yggdrasil
	or	Ygdrasil
	syl	Ig+dra+sil
	pron	<1igdr*sil>
	pos	n.
Yggdrasil	0.
	syl	Ygg+dra+sil
	pron	<1igdr*sil>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the ash tree that was thought to overshadow the whole world, binding together earth, heaven, and hell with its roots and branches.
YHA	0.
	syl	Y.H.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	usage	in Britain
	def	Youth Hostels Association.
YHWH	infl
	head	YHVH
	syl	YHWH
JHVH	infl
	head	YHVH
	or	JHWH
	syl	JHVH
JHWH	infl
	head	YHVH
	or	JHVH
	syl	JHWH
YHVH	0.
	syl	YHVH
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the letters of the {Tetragrammaton}. See also {Yahweh, Jehovah}.
yid	ety	C20: probably from Yiddish, from Middle High German Jude J#7ew 
yid	0.
	syl	yid
	pron	<jid>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a derogatory word for a Jew.
Yiddish	ety	C19: from German j*"udisch, from Jude J#7ew 
Yiddish	0.
	syl	Yid+dish
	pron	<1jidiS>
	pos	n.
	def	a language spoken as a vernacular by Jews in Europe and elsewhere by Jewish emigrants, usually written in the Hebrew alphabet. Historically, it is a dialect of High German with an admixture of words of Hebrew, Romance, and Slavonic origin, developed in central and E Europe during the Middle Ages.
yield	ety	Old English gieldan; related to Old Frisian jelda, Old High German geltan, Old Norse gjalda, Gothic gildan  &- #!yield+a@.ble adj. &- #!yield+er n.
yield	1.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	def	to give forth or supply (a product, result, etc.), esp. by cultivation, labour, etc.; produce or bear.
yield	2.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to furnish as a return.
	exam	1	the shares yielded three per cent.
yield	3.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to surrender or relinquish, esp. as a result of force, persuasion, etc.
yield	4.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	sometimes foll. by to
	def	to give way, submit, or surrender, as through force or persuasion.
	exam	1	she yielded to his superior knowledge.
yield	5.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by to
	def	to agree; comply; assent.
	exam	1	he eventually yielded to their request for money.
yield	6.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to grant or allow; concede.
	exam	1	to yield right of way.
yield	7.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to pay or repay.
	exam	1	God yield thee&!
yield	8.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the result, product, or amount yielded.
yield	9.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the profit or return, as from an investment or tax.
yield	10.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the annual income provided by an investment, usually expressed as a percentage of its cost or of its current value.
	exam	1	the yield on these shares is 15 per cent at today's market value.
yield	11.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	def	the energy released by the explosion of a nuclear weapon.
yield	12.
	syl	yield
	pron	<jEld>
	pos	vb.
	qual	Chem.
	def	the quantity of a specified product obtained in a reaction or series of reactions, usually expressed as a percentage of the quantity that is theoretically obtainable.
yielding	1.
	syl	yield+ing
	pron	<1jEldiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	compliant, submissive, or flexible.
yielding	2.
	syl	yield+ing
	pron	<1jEldiG>
	pos	adj.
	def	pliable or soft.
	exam	1	a yielding material.
yield point	0.
	syl	yield point
	pos	n.
	def	the stress at which certain materials, such as steel, suffer a large elongation that is independent of the applied load. Also called: {yield stress, yield strength}.
yike	ety	origin unknown
	infl
	head	yike
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
yike	1.
	syl	yike
	pron	<jIk>
	pos	n.
	def	an argument, squabble, or fight. {~}
yike	2.
	syl	yike
	pron	<jIk>
	pos	n.
	def	to argue, squabble, or fight.
Yin and Yang	ety	from Chinese (Peking) yin dark+ yang bright
Yin and Yang	0.
	syl	Yin and Yang
	pron	<jin>
	pos	n.
	def	two complementary principles of Chinese philosophy: Yin is negative, dark, and feminine, Yang positive, bright, and masculine. Their interaction is thought to maintain the harmony of the universe and to influence everything within it.
Yin-ch'uan	infl
	head	Yinchuan
	or	Yinchwan
	syl	Yin-ch'uan
	pron	<1jin1Cwa:n>
	pos	n.
Yinchwan	infl
	head	Yinchuan
	or	Yin-ch'uan
	syl	Yin+chwan
	pron	<1jin1Cwa:n>
	pos	n.
Yinchuan	0.
	syl	Yin+chuan
	pron	<1jin1Cwa:n>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central China, capital of the Ningsia Hui AR, on the Yellow River. Pop.: 90000 (1957 est.).
Ying-k'ou	alt
	head	Yingkow
	or	Yingkow
	syl	Ying-k'ou
	pron	<1jiG1kau>
	pos	n.
Yingkow	0.
	or	Ying-k'ou
	syl	Ying+kow
	pron	<1jiG1kau>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NE China, in SW Liaoning province: a major shipping centre for Manchuria. Pop.: 131400 (1953).
yippee	0.
	syl	yip+pee
	pron	<ji1pE>
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation of joy, pleasure, antici?!pation, etc.
yirr	ety	C18: perhaps from Old English georran, gyrran to growl, of imitative origin
yirr	0.
	syl	yirr
	pron	<jR:>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Brit. dialect, chiefly Scot.
	def	to snarl, growl, or yell.
-yl	ety	from Greek hul*_e wood, matter
-yl	0.
	syl	-yl
	usage	suffix of nouns.
	def	(in chemistry) indicating a group or radi?!cal.
	exam	1	methyl;
	exam	2	carbonyl.
ylang-ylang	ety	C19: from Tagalog ilang-ilang 
ilang-ilang	alt
	head	ylang-ylang
	or	ylang-ylang
	syl	i:lang-i:lang
	pron	<1El@G1El@G>
	pos	n.
ylang-ylang	1.
	or	ilang-ilang
	syl	y:lang-y:lang
	pron	<1El@G1El@G>
	pos	n.
	def	an aromatic Asian tree, (or , with fragrant greenish-yellow flowers yielding a volatile oil: family
ylang-ylang	2.
	or	ilang-ilang
	syl	y:lang-y:lang
	pron	<1El@G1El@G>
	pos	n.
	def	the oil obtained from this tree, used in perfumery.
ylem	ety	Middle English, from Old French ilem, from Latin h*_yl*_e stuff, matter, from Greek hul*_e; see #7hyle 
ylem	0.
	syl	y:lem
	pron	<1Il*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the original matter from which the basic elements are said to have been formed following the explosion postulated in the big bang theory of cosmology.
Y-level	0.
	syl	Y-lev:el
	pos	n.
	qual	Surveying.
	def	a level mounted on a Y-shaped support that can be rotated.
YMCA	0.
	syl	Y.M.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Young Men's Christian Association.
YMHA	0.
	syl	Y.M.H.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Young Men's Hebrew Association.
Ymer	alt
	head	Ymir
	or	Ymir
	syl	Y:mer
	pron	<1Em*>
	pos	n.
Ymir	0.
	or	Ymer
	syl	Y:mir
	pron	<1Emi*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Norse myth.
	def	the first being and forefather of the giants. He was slain by Odin and his brothers, who made the earth from his flesh, the water from his blood, and the sky from his skull.
-yne	ety	alteration of -#7ine %2
-yne	0.
	syl	-yne
	usage	suffix forming nouns.
	def	denoting an organic chemical containing a triple bond.
	exam	1	alkyne.
yob	ety	C19: perhaps back slang for #7boy 
yobbo	alt
	head	yob
	or	yob
	syl	yob+bo
	pron	<1job*u>
	pos	n.
yobs	infl
	head	yob
	or	yobbos
	syl	yobs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yobbos	infl
	head	yob
	or	yobs
	syl	yob+bos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yob	0.
	or	yobbo
	syl	yob
	pron	<job>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. slang.
	def	an aggressive and surly youth, esp. a teenager.
yod	ety	C18: from Hebrew, literally: hand
yodh	alt
	head	yod
	or	yod
	syl	yodh
	pron	<jud>
	pos	n.
yod	0.
	or	yodh
	syl	yod
	pron	<jud>
	pos	n.
	def	the tenth letter in the Hebrew alphabet (##), transliterated as
yodel	ety	C19: from German jodeln, of imitative origin &- #!yo+del+ler n.
yodel	1.
	syl	yo+del
	pron	<1j*udL>
	pos	n.
	def	an effect produced in singing by an abrupt change of register from the chest voice to falsetto, esp. in popular folk songs of the Swiss Alps. {~} {+dels, +del+ling, +delled} {+dels, +del+ing, +deled}.
yodel	2.
	syl	yo+del
	pron	<1j*udL>
	pos	n.
	def	to sing (a song) in which a yodel is used.
yodle	0.
	syl	yo+dle
	pron	<1j*udL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {yodel}. &- {#!yo+dler}
yoga	ety	C19: from Sanskrit: a yoking, union, from yunakti he yokes &- yo+gic (#!j$$$ug$Ik) adj. &- #!yo+gism n.
yoga	1.
	syl	yo:ga
	pron	<1j*ug*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	a Hindu system of philosophy aiming at the mystical union of the self with the Supreme Being in a state of complete awareness and tranquillity through certain physical and mental exercises.
yoga	2.
	syl	yo:ga
	pron	<1j*ug*>
	pos	n.
	usage	often cap.
	def	any method by which such awareness and tranquillity are attained, esp. a course of related exercises and postures designed to promote physical and spiritual wellbeing.
yogh	ety	C14: perhaps from yok #7yoke, referring to the letter's shape
yogh	1.
	syl	yogh
	pron	<jog>
	pos	n.
	def	a character (#f) used in Old and Middle English to represent a palatal fricative very close to the semivowel sound of Modern English as in Old English (young).
yogh	2.
	syl	yogh
	pron	<jog>
	pos	n.
	def	this same character as used in Middle English for both the voiced and voiceless palatal fricatives; when final or in a closed syllable in medial position the sound approached that of German in as in (knight). After the 14th century this symbol became the modern consonantal (semivocalic) when initial or commencing a syllable, and though no longer pronounced in medial position it is preserved in many words by a modern as in
yoghurt	ety	C19: from Turkish yo*ugurt 
yogurt	alt
	head	yoghurt
	or	yoghurt
	syl	yo+gurt
	pron	<1jog*t>
	pos	n.
yoghurt	0.
	or	yogurt
	syl	yo+ghurt
	pron	<1jog*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick custard-like food prepared from milk that has been curdled by bacteria, often sweetened and flavoured with fruit, chocolate, etc.
yogis	infl
	head	yogi
	or	yogin
	syl	yo:gis
	pron	<-gin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yogin	infl
	head	yogi
	or	yogis
	syl	yo:gin
	pron	<-gin>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yogi	0.
	syl	yo:gi
	pron	<1j*ugi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is a master of yoga. &- {yo+gi+ni} (j$$$u#!gi$:ni$:)
yo-heave-ho	0.
	syl	yo-heave-ho
	pron	<2j*uhEv1h*u>
	pos	interj.
	def	a cry formerly used by sailors while pulling or lifting together in rhythm.
yohimbine	ety	C19: from Bantu yohimb*'e a tropical African tree+-#7ine %1
yohimbine	0.
	syl	yo+him+bine
	pron	<j*u1himbEn>
	pos	n.
	def	an alkaloid found in the bark of the tree It is used in medicine as an adrenergic blocking agent. Formula: C\2\1H\2\6N\2O\3.
yo-ho-ho	1.
	syl	yo-ho-ho
	pos	interj.
	def	an exclamation to call attention.
yo-ho-ho	2.
	syl	yo-ho-ho
	pos	interj.
	def	another word for {yo-heave-ho}.
yoicks	0.
	syl	yoicks
	pron	<hIk>, <spelling> <pron> <jciks>
	pos	interj.
	def	a cry used by huntsmen to urge on the hounds to the fox.
yoke	ety	Old English geoc; related to Old High German ioh, Old Norse ok, Gothic juk, Latin iugum, Sanskrit yugam  &- #!yoke+less adj.
yokes	infl
	head	yoke
	or	yoke
	syl	yokes
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yoke	infl
	or	yokes
	syl	yoke.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yoke	1.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a wooden frame, usually consisting of a bar with an oxbow or similar collar-like piece at either end, for attaching to the necks of a pair of draught animals, esp. oxen, so that they can be worked as a team.
yoke	2.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	something resembling a yoke in form or function, such as a frame fitting over a person's shoulders for carrying buckets suspended at either end.
yoke	3.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	an immense oppressive force or burden.
	exam	1	under the yoke of a tyrant.
yoke	4.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a pair of oxen or other draught animals joined together by a yoke.
yoke	5.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a part, esp. one of relatively thick cross section, that secures two or more components so that they move together.
yoke	6.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a crosshead that transmits the drive of an opposed piston engine from the upper of a pair of linked pistons to the crankshaft through a connecting rod.
yoke	7.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Nautical.
	def	a crossbar fixed athwartships to the head of a rudderpost in a small boat, to which are attached ropes or cables for steering.
yoke	8.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a Y-shaped cable, rope, or chain, used for holding, towing, etc.
yoke	9.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a fitted part of a garment, esp. around the neck, shoulders, and chest or around the hips, to which a gathered, pleated, flared, or unfitted part is attached.
yoke	10.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the ancient world
	def	a symbolic reconstruction of a yoke, consisting of two upright spears with a third lashed across them, under which conquered enemies were compelled to march, esp. in Rome.
yoke	11.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a mark, token, or symbol of slavery, subjection, or suffering.
yoke	12.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Now rare.
	def	a link, tie, or bond.
	exam	1	the yoke of love.
yoke	13.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit. dialect.
	def	a period of steady work, esp. the time during which a ploughman and his team work at a stretch. {~}
yoke	14.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	def	to secure or harness (a draught animal) to a (plough, vehicle, etc.) by means of a yoke.
yoke	15.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	to join or be joined by means of a yoke; couple, unite, or link.
yoke	16.
	syl	yoke
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	to oppress, burden, or enslave.
yokefellow	0.
	syl	yoke+fel:low
	pron	<1j*uk2fel*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a working companion or associate.
yokel	ety	C19: perhaps from dialect yokel green woodpecker, yellowhammer &- #!yo+kel+ish adj.
yokel	0.
	syl	yo+kel
	pron	<1j*ukL>
	pos	n.
	usage	Disparaging. used chiefly by townspeople
	def	a person who lives in the country, esp. one who is simple and old-fashioned.
Yokohama	0.
	syl	Yo+ko+ha+ma
	pron	<2j*uk*u1ha:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in central Japan, on SE Honshu on Tokyo Bay: a major port and the country's third largest city situated in the largest and most populous industrial region of Japan. Pop.: 2620000 (1975).
Yola	0.
	syl	Yo:la
	pron	<1j*ul*>
	pos	n.
	def	a market town in E Nigeria, capital of Gongola state. Pop.: 8 573 (1963).
yolk	ety	Old English geoloca, from geolu #7yellow  &- #!yolk+less adj. &- #!yolk@.y adj. ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** &- #!yolk@.y adj. ********************************************************************** **********************************************************************
yolk	1.
	syl	yolk
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	the substance in an animal ovum consisting of protein and fat that nourishes the developing embryo.
yolk	2.
	syl	yolk
	pron	<j*uk>
	pos	n.
	def	a greasy substance secreted by the skin of a sheep and present in the fleece.
yolk sac	1.
	syl	yolk sac
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the membranous sac that is attached to the ventral surface of the embryos of birds, reptiles, and some fishes and contains yolk.
yolk sac	2.
	syl	yolk sac
	pos	n.
	qual	Zoology.
	def	the corresponding part in the embryo of mammals, which contains no yolk.
Yom Kippur	ety	from Hebrew, from y*_om day+ kipp*_ur atonement
Yom Kippur	0.
	syl	Yom Kip+pur
	pron	<jom> <1kip*>, Hebrew <jcm> <ki1pur>
	pos	n.
	def	an annual Jewish holiday celebrated on Tishri 10 as a day of fasting, on which prayers of penitence are recited in the synagogue throughout the day. Also called: {Day of Atonement}.
Yom Kippur War	0.
	syl	Yom: Kip+pur: War:
	usage	n.@T
	def	a@T war@T in@T which@T Egypt@T and@T Syria launched a joint surprise attack on Israel on the Jewish festival of Yom Kippur (Oct. 6, 1973). It ended with a ceasefire (Oct. 25, 1973), Syrian forces having been repulsed, Egypt having reoccupied a belt of the Sinai desert on the E bank of the Suez Canal, and Israel having established a salient on the W bank.
yon	ety	Old English geon; related to Old Frisian jen, Old High German jen*_er, Old Norse enn, Gothic jains 
yond	alt
	head	yon
	or	yon
	syl	yond
	pron	<jond>
	pos	determiner.
yon	1.a.
	or	yond
	syl	yon
	pron	<jon>
	pos	determiner.
	def	an archaic or dialect word for {that}.
	exam	1	yon man.
yon	1.b.
	or	yond
	syl	yon
	pron	<jon>
	pos	determiner.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	yon's a fool.
yon	2.
	or	yond
	syl	yon
	pron	<jon>
	pos	determiner.
	def	variants of {yonder}.
yonder	ety	C13: from Old English geond yond; related to Old Saxon jendra, Old High German jen*_er, Gothic jaind 
yonder	1.
	syl	yon+der
	pron	<1jond*>
	pos	adv.
	def	at, in, or to that relatively distant place; over there.
yonder	2.
	syl	yon+der
	pron	<1jond*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	being at a distance, either within view or as if within view.
	exam	1	yonder valleys.
yoni	ety	C18: from Sanskrit, literally: vulva, womb
yoni	1.
	syl	yo:ni
	pron	<1j*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	the female genitalia, regarded as a divine symbol of sexual pleasure and matrix of generation and the visible form of Sakti.
yoni	2.
	syl	yo:ni
	pron	<1j*uni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Hinduism.
	def	an image of these as an object of worship.
Yonkers	0.
	syl	Yon+kers
	pron	<1joGk*z>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SE New York State, near New York City on the Hudson River. Pop.: 195542 (1973 est.).
Yonne	1.
	syl	Yonne
	pron	French <jcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N central France, in Burgundy region. Capital: Auxerre. Pop.: 297851 (1975). Area: 7461 sq. km (2910 sq. miles).
Yonne	2.
	syl	Yonne
	pron	French <jcn>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in N France, flowing generally northwest to the Seine at Montereau. Length: 290 km (180 miles).
yonnie	ety	from a native Australian language
yonnie	0.
	syl	yon+nie
	pron	<1joni>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral., children's slang.
	def	a stone.
yoo-hoo	0.
	syl	yoo-hoo
	pron	<1ju:2hu:>
	pos	interj.
	def	a call to attract a person's attention.
yore	ety	Old English ge*_ara, genitive plural of g*_ear #7year ; see #7hour 
yore	1.
	syl	yore
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	n.
	def	time long past (now only in the phrase {of yore}) .
yore	2.
	syl	yore
	pron	<jc:>
	pos	adv.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	in the past; long ago.
york	ety	C19: back formation from #7yorker 
york	0.
	syl	york
	pron	<jc:k>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	to bowl or try to bowl (a batsman) by pitching the ball under or just beyond the bat.
York	H1.1.
	syl	York
	pron	<jc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a walled city in NE England, in North Yorkshire, on the River Ouse: the military capital of Roman Britain; capital of the N archiepiscopal province of Britain since 625, with a cathedral (the Minster) begun in 1154; noted for its cycle of medieval mystery plays; university (1963). Pop.: 104513 (1971). Latin name: {Eboracum}.
Cape	2.
	head	York
	syl	Cape.
	def	a cape in NE Australia, in Queensland at the N tip of Cape York Peninsula, extending into Torres Strait: the northernmost point of Australia.
York	H2.1.
	syl	York
	pron	<jc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	the English royal house, a branch of the Plantagenet line, that reigned from 1461 to 1485.
Alvin C (ullum) 	2.
	head	York
	syl	Al:vin C (ullum) .
	def	1887-1964, U.S. soldier and hero of World War I.
Yorke Peninsula	0.
	syl	Yorke Pen+in+su+la
	pron	<jc:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula in South Australia, between Spencer Gulf and St. Vincent Gulf: mainly agricultural with several coastal resorts.
yorker	ety	C19: probably named after the Yorkshire County Cricket Club
yorker	0.
	syl	york+er
	pron	<jc:k*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Cricket.
	def	a ball bowled so as to pitch just under or just beyond the bat.
	infl
	head	Yorkist
	syl	~
	pos	n.
	qual	English history
Yorkist	1.
	syl	York+ist
	pron	<1jc:kist>
	pos	n.
	def	a member or adherent of the royal house of York, esp. during the wars of the Roses.
Yorkist	2.
	syl	York+ist
	pron	<1jc:kist>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, belonging to, or relating to the supporters or members of the house of York.
Yorks	0.
	syl	Yorks.
	pron	<jc:ks>
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Yorkshire.
Yorkshire	0.
	syl	York+shire
	pron	<1jc:kSi*>, <-S*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former county of N England: it was the largest English county, divided administratively into East, West, and North Ridings. In 1974 it was much reduced in size and divided into North, West, and South Yorkshire.
Yorkshire Dales	0.
	syl	York+shire Dales
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	the valleys of the rivers flowing from the Pennines in W Yorkshire: chiefly Airedale, Ribbledale, Teesdale, Swaledale, Nidderdale, Wharfedale, and Wensleydale; tourist area. Also called: {the Dales}.
Yorkshire pudding	0.
	syl	York+shire pud+ding
	pos	n.
	qual	Chiefly Brit.
	def	a light puffy baked pudding made from a batter of flour, eggs, and milk, traditionally served with roast beef.
Yorkshire terrier	0.
	syl	York+shire ter+ri+er
	pos	n.
	def	a very small breed of terrier with a long straight glossy coat.
Yorktown	0.
	syl	York+town
	pron	<1jc:k2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a village in SE Virginia: scene of the surrender (1781) of the British under Cornwallis to the Americans under Washington at the end of the War of American Independence.
Yorubas	infl
	head	Yoruba
	or	Yoruba
	syl	Yo+ru+bas
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Yoruba	infl
	or	Yorubas
	syl	Yo+ru+ba
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Yoruba	1.
	syl	Yo+ru+ba
	pron	<1jorub*>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a Negroid people of W Africa, living chiefly in the coastal regions of SW Nigeria: noted for their former city states and complex material culture, particularly as evidenced in their music, art, and sculpture.
Yoruba	2.
	syl	Yo+ru+ba
	pron	<1jorub*>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Kwa branch of the Niger-Congo family.
Yoruban	sub
	head	Yoruba
	syl	Yo+ru+ban
	pos	adj.
Yosemite Falls	0.
	syl	Yo+sem:i+te Falls
	pron	<j*u1semiti>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a series of waterfalls in central California, in the Yosemite National Park, with a total drop of 770 m (2525 ft.): includes the {Upper Yosemite Falls}, 436 m (1430 ft.) high, and the {Lower Yosemite Falls}, 98 m (320 ft.) high.
Yosemite National Park	0.
	syl	Yo+sem:i+te Na+tion+al Park
	pos	n.
	def	a national park in central California, in the Sierra Nevada Mountains: contains the {Yosemite Valley}, at an altitude of about 1200 m (4000 ft.), with sheer walls rising about another 1200 m (4000 ft.). Area: 3061 sq. km (1182 sq. miles).
Yoshihito	0.
	syl	Yo:shi:hi:to
	pron	<2joSi1hEt*u>
	pos	n.
	def	See {Taisho}.
Yoshkar-Ola	0.
	syl	Yosh:kar-O:la
	pron	Russian <jaS1kar> <a1la>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the W Soviet Union, capital of the Mari ASSR. Pop.: 202000 (1975 est.).
you	ety	Old English *_eow, dative and accusative of g*_e #7ye %1; related to Old Saxon eu, Old High German iu, Gothic izwis #e Usage. See at me.
you	1.
	syl	you
	pron	<ju:>, <unstressed> <ju>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	refers to the person addressed or to more than one person including the person or persons addressed but not including the speaker.
	exam	1	you know better;
	exam	2	the culprit is among you.
you	2.
	syl	you
	pron	<ju:>, <unstressed> <ju>
	pos	pron.
	usage	objective
	def	Also: {one}. refers to an unspecified person or people in general.
	exam	1	you can't tell the boys from the girls.
you	3.
	syl	you
	pron	<ju:>, <unstressed> <ju>
	pos	pron.
	qual	Chiefly U.S.
	usage	objective
	def	a dialect word for {yourself} or {yourselves} when used as an indirect object.
	exam	1	you should get you a wife now.
you	4.
	syl	you
	pron	<ju:>, <unstressed> <ju>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	objective
	def	the personality of the person being addressed or something that expresses it.
	exam	1	that hat isn't really you.
you know what	5.
	head	you
	or	who
	syl	you know what
	usage	objective
	def	a thing or person that the speaker cannot or does not want to specify.
you-all	0.
	syl	you-all
	def	a U.S., esp. Southern, word for {you}, esp. when addressing more than one person.
you'd	0.
	syl	you'd
	pron	<ju:d>, <unstressed> <jud>
	usage	contraction of
	def	you had you would.
you'll	0.
	syl	you'll
	pron	<ju:l>, <unstressed> <jul>
	usage	contraction of
	def	you will you shall.
young	ety	Old English geong; related to Old Saxon, Old High German iung, Old Norse ungr, Latin iuvenis, Sanskrit yuvan 
younger	infl
	head	young
	syl	young+er
	pron	<1j^Gg*>
	pos	adj.
youngest	infl
	head	young
	syl	young+est
	pron	<1j^Ggist>
	pos	adj.
young	1.a.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	having lived, existed, or been made or known for a relatively short time.
	exam	1	a young man;
	exam	2	a young movement;
	exam	3	a young country.
young	1.b.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	as collective; n.
	usage	preceded by the
	def	.
	exam	1	the young.
young	2.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	youthful or having qualities associated with youth; vigorous or lively.
	exam	1	she's very young for her age.
young	3.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to youth.
	exam	1	in my young days.
young	4.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	having been established or introduced for a relatively short time.
	exam	1	a young member.
young	5.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an early stage of progress or development; not far advanced.
	exam	1	the day was young.
young	6.a.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of mountains
	def	formed in the Alpine orogeny and still usually rugged in outline.
young	6.b.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	def	another term for { {youthful} (sense 4)}.
young	7.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	usage	often cap.
	def	of or relating to a rejuvenated group or movement or one claiming to represent the younger members of the population, esp. one adhering to a political ideology.
	exam	1	Young England;
	exam	2	Young Socialists.
young	8.
	syl	young
	pron	<j^G>
	pos	adj.
	mod	functioning as; pl.
	def	offspring, esp. young animals.
	exam	1	a rabbit with her young.
with young	9.
	head	young
	syl	with young.
	usage	of animals
	def	pregnant.
youngish	sub
	head	young
	syl	young+ish
	pos	adj.
Brigham	1.
	head	Young
	syl	Brig:ham.
	def	1801-77, U.S. Mormon leader, who led the Mormon migration to Utah and founded Salt Lake City (1847).
Edward	2.
	head	Young
	syl	Ed:ward.
	def	1683-1765, English poet and dramatist, noted for his (1742-45).
Thomas	3.
	head	Young
	syl	Thom:as.
	def	1773-1829, English physicist, physician, and Egyptologist. He helped to establish the wave theory of light by his experiments on optical interference and assisted in the decipherment of the Rosetta Stone.
youngberries	infl
	head	youngberry
	syl	young+ber:ries.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
youngberry	1.
	syl	young+ber:ry
	pron	<1j^Gb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	a trailing bramble of the southwestern U.S. that is a hybrid of a blackberry and dewberry with large sweet dark purple fruits.
youngberry	2.
	syl	young+ber:ry
	pron	<1j^Gb*ri>, <-bri>
	pos	n.
	def	the fruit of this plant.
young blood	0.
	syl	young blood
	pos	n.
	def	young, fresh, or vigorous new people, ideas, attitudes, etc.
Young Ireland	0.
	syl	Young Ire+land
	pos	n.
	def	a movement or party of Irish patriots in the 1840s who split with Daniel O'Connell because they favoured a more violent policy than that which he promoted.
young lady	0.
	syl	young la:dy
	pos	n.
	def	a girlfriend; sweetheart.
youngling	ety	Old English geongling 
youngling	1.a.
	syl	young+ling
	pron	<1j^GliG>
	pos	n.
	def	a young person, animal, or plant.
youngling	1.b.
	syl	young+ling
	pron	<1j^GliG>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a youngling brood.
youngling	2.
	syl	young+ling
	pron	<1j^GliG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a beginner; novice.
young man	0.
	syl	young man
	pos	n.
	def	a boyfriend; sweetheart.
Young Pretender	0.
	syl	Young Pre+tend+er
	pos	n.
	def	See (Charles Edward) {Stuart}.
Young's modulus	0.
	syl	Young's mod:u+lus
	pos	n.
	def	a modulus of elasticity, applicable to the stretching of a wire etc., equal to the ratio of the applied load per unit area of cross section to the increase in length per unit length. Symbol.
	exam	1	E
youngster	1.
	syl	young+ster
	pron	<1j^Gst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young person; child or youth.
youngster	2.
	syl	young+ster
	pron	<1j^Gst*>
	pos	n.
	def	a young animal, esp. a horse.
Youngstown	0.
	syl	Youngs+town
	pron	<1j^Gz2taun>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Ohio: a major centre of steel production: university (1908). Pop.: 133452 (1973 est.).
Young Turk	1.
	syl	Young Turk
	pos	n.
	def	a progressive, revolutionary, or rebellious member of an organization, political party, etc., esp. one agitating for radical reform.
Young Turk	2.
	syl	Young Turk
	pos	n.
	def	a member of an abortive reform movement in the Ottoman Empire, originally made up of exiles in W Europe who advocated liberal reforms. The movement fell under the domination of young Turkish army officers of a nationalist bent, who wielded great influence in the government between 1908 and 1918.
younker	ety	C16: from Dutch jonker, from Middle Dutch jonc #7young 
younker	1.
	syl	youn+ker
	pron	<1j^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a young man; lad.
younker	2.
	syl	youn+ker
	pron	<1j^Gk*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Obsolete.
	def	a young gentleman or knight.
your	ety	Old English eower, genitive of g*_e #7ye %1; related to Old Frisian j*_uwe, Old Saxon euwa, Old High German iuw*_er 
your	1.
	syl	your
	pron	<jc:>, <ju*>, <unstressed> <j*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	of, belonging to, or associated with you.
	exam	1	your nose;
	exam	2	your house;
	exam	3	your first taste of freedom.
your	2.
	syl	your
	pron	<jc:>, <ju*>, <unstressed> <j*>
	pos	determiner.
	def	belonging to or associated with an unspecified person or people in general.
	exam	1	the path is on your left heading north;
	exam	2	this lotion is for your head only.
your	3.
	syl	your
	pron	<jc:>, <ju*>, <unstressed> <j*>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	def	used to indicate all things or people of a certain type.
	exam	1	your part-time worker is a problem.
you're	0.
	syl	you're
	pron	<ju*>, <jc:>, <unstressed> <j*>
	usage	contraction of
	def	you are.
yours	1.
	syl	yours
	pron	<jc:z>, <ju*z>
	pos	pron.
	def	something or someone belonging to or associated in some way with you.
	exam	1	I've eaten yours.
yours	2.
	syl	yours
	pron	<jc:z>, <ju*z>
	pos	pron.
	def	your family.
	exam	1	greetings to you and yours.
yours	3.
	syl	yours
	pron	<jc:z>, <ju*z>
	pos	pron.
	def	used in conventional closing phrases at the end of a letter.
	exam	1	yours sincerely, yours faithfully.
of yours	4.
	head	yours
	syl	of yours.
	def	belonging to or associated with you.
what's yours	5.
	head	yours
	syl	what's yours??
	qual	Jocular.
	def	what would you like to drink??
yourselves	infl
	head	yourself
	syl	your+selves.
	pos	pron.
	mod	pl.
yourself	1.a.
	syl	your+self
	pron	<jc:1self> <ju*->
	pos	pron.
	def	the reflexive form of
yourself	2.
	syl	your+self
	pron	<jc:1self> <ju*->
	pos	pron.
	usage	preceded by a copula
	def	your normal or usual self.
	exam	1	you're not yourself these days.#e
yours truly	ety	from the conventional closing phrase used at the end of letters
yours truly	0.
	syl	yours tru+ly
	pos	pron.
	def	an informal term for or
youth	ety	Old English geogoth; related to Old Frisian jogethe, Old High German iugund, Gothic junda, Latin juventus 
youths	infl
	head	youth
	syl	youths
	pron	<ju:@dz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
youth	1.
	syl	youth
	pron	<ju:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the quality or condition of being young, immature, or inexperienced.
	exam	1	his youth told against him in the contest.
youth	2.
	syl	youth
	pron	<ju:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the period between childhood and maturity, esp. adolescence and early manhood.
youth	3.
	syl	youth
	pron	<ju:T>
	pos	n.
	def	the freshness, vigour, or vitality characteristic of young people.
	exam	1	youth shone out from her face.
youth	4.
	syl	youth
	pron	<ju:T>
	pos	n.
	def	any period of early development.
	exam	1	the project was in its youth.
youth	5.
	syl	youth
	pron	<ju:T>
	pos	n.
	def	a young person, esp. a young man or boy.
youth	6.
	syl	youth
	pron	<ju:T>
	pos	n.
	def	young people collectively.
	exam	1	youth everywhere is rising in revolt.
youthless	sub
	head	youth
	syl	youth+less
	pos	adj.
youth club	0.
	syl	youth club
	pos	n.
	def	a centre providing leisure activities for young people, often associated with a church or community centre.
youthful	1.
	syl	youth+ful
	pron	<1ju:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, possessing, or characteristic of youth.
youthful	2.
	syl	youth+ful
	pron	<1ju:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	fresh, vigorous, or active.
	exam	1	he's surprisingly youthful for his age.
youthful	3.
	syl	youth+ful
	pron	<1ju:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	in an early stage of development.
	exam	1	a youthful culture.
youthful	4.
	syl	youth+ful
	pron	<1ju:Tful>
	pos	adj.
	def	Also: {young}. (of a river, valley, or land surface) in the early stage of the cycle of erosion, characterized by steep slopes, lack of flood plains, and V-shaped valleys. Compare { {mature} (sense 6), {old} (sense 18)}.
youthfully	sub
	head	youthful
	syl	youth+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
youthfulness	sub
	head	youthful
	syl	youth+ful+ness
	pos	n.
youth hostel	0.
	syl	youth hos+tel
	pos	n.
	def	one of a chain of inexpensive lodging places for young people travelling cheaply. Often shortened to {hostel}.
you've	0.
	syl	you've
	pron	<ju:v>, <unstressed> <juv>
	usage	contraction of
	def	you have.
yowl	ety	C13: from Old Norse gaula; related to German jaulen; see #7yawl 
yowl	1.
	syl	yowl
	pron	<jaul>
	pos	vb.
	def	to express with or produce a loud mournful wail or cry; howl.
yowl	2.
	syl	yowl
	pron	<jaul>
	pos	n.
	def	a loud mournful cry; wail or howl.
yowler	sub
	head	yowl
	syl	yowl+er
	pos	n.
yo-yo	ety	C20: originally a trademark for this type of toy
yo-yos	infl
	head	yo-yo
	syl	yo-yos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yo-yo	1.
	syl	yo-yo
	pron	<1j*uj*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a toy consisting of a spool attached to a string, the end of which is held while it is repeatedly spun out and reeled in.
yo-yo	2.
	syl	yo-yo
	pron	<1j*uj*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a stupid person, esp. one who is easily manipulated.
Ypres	0.
	syl	Y:pres
	pron	French <1ipr>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in W Belgium, in W Flanders province near the border with France: scene of many sieges and battles, esp. in World War I, when it was completely destroyed. Pop.: 20825 (1970). Flemish name: {Ieper}.
Hypsilantis	alt
	head	Ypsilanti
	or	Ypsilanti
	syl	Hyp:si:lan:tis
	pron	Greek <2ipsi1landis>
	pos	n.
Hypsilantes	infl
	head	Ypsilanti
	syl	Hyp:si:lan:tes
	pron	Greek <2ipsi1landis>
	pos	n.
Alexander	1.
	head	Ypsilanti
	syl	A:le:xan:der
	pron	<2alAk1sandAr>
	def	1792-?!1828, Greek patriot, who led an unsuccessful revolt against the Turks (1821).
Ypsilanti	2.
	or	Hypsilantis
	syl	Yp:si:lan:ti
	pron	<2ipsi1l@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	his brother, {De@.met@.ri@.os} ($dimitri#!@$s). 1793-1832, Greek revolutionary leader; commander in chief of Greek forces (1828-30) during the war of independence.
Yquem	0.
	syl	Y:quem
	pron	<E1kem>
	pos	n.
	def	a French vineyard of the Sauternes area of Bordeaux that produces a sweet white table wine. Also called: {Ch*^ateau d'Yquem}.
yrs	infl
	head	yr
	syl	yrs.
	mod	pl.
yr	1.
	syl	yr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	year.
yr	2.
	syl	yr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	younger.
yr	3.
	syl	yr.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	your.
yrs	1.
	syl	yrs.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	years.
yrs	2.
	syl	yrs.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	yours.
Yser	0.
	syl	Y:ser
	pron	French <i1ze:r>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW central Europe, rising in N France and flowing through SW Belgium to the North Sea: scene of battles in World War I. Length: 77 km (48 miles).
Yseult	0.
	syl	Y:seult
	pron	<i1su:lt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Iseult}.
Yssel	0.
	syl	Ys+sel
	pron	<1IsL>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {IJssel}.
Yt	0.
	syl	Yt
	usage	the former chemical symbol for
	def	yttrium (now {Y}) .
YT	0.
	syl	Y.T.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Yukon Territory.
ytterbia	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Ytterby, Swedish quarry where it was discovered
ytterbia	0.
	syl	yt+ter+bi:a
	pron	<i1tR:bi*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {ytterbium oxide}.
ytterbite	0.
	syl	yt+ter+bite
	pron	<i1tR:bIt>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {gadolinite}.
ytterbium	ety	C19: New Latin; see #7ytterbia 
ytterbium	0.
	syl	yt+ter+bi:um
	pron	<i1tR:bi*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft malleable silvery element of the lanthanide series of metals that occurs in monazite and is used to improve the mechanical properties of steel. Symbol: Yb; atomic no.: 70; atomic wt.: 173.04; valency: 2 or 3; relative density: 6.97 or 6.54; melting pt.: 824?%C; boiling pt.: 1193?%C.
ytterbium oxide	0.
	syl	yt+ter+bi:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless weakly basic hygroscopic substance used in certain alloys and ceramics. Formula: Yb\2O\3. Also called: {ytterbia}.
yttria	ety	C19: New Latin, named after Ytterby; see #7ytterbia 
yttria	0.
	syl	yt+tri:a
	pron	<1itri*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {yttrium oxide}.
yttriferous	0.
	syl	yt+trif+er+ous
	pron	<i1trif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or yielding yttrium.
yttrium	ety	C19: New Latin; see Y#7tterbia 
yttrium	0.
	syl	yt+tri:um
	pron	<1itri*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a silvery metallic element occurring in monazite and gadolinite and used in various alloys, in lasers, and as a catalyst. Symbol: Y; atomic no.: 39; atomic wt.: 88.90; valency: 3; relative density: 4.46; melting pt.: 1523?%C; boiling pt.: 3337?%C.
yttric	sub
	head	yttrium
	syl	yt+tric
	pos	adj.
yttrium metal	0.
	syl	yt+tri:um met+al
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	any one of a group of related lantharides including yttrium, holmium, erbium, thulium, ytterbium, and lutecium.
yttrium oxide	0.
	syl	yt+tri:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless or white insoluble solid used mainly in incandescent mantles. Formula: Y\2O\3. Also called: {yttria}.
YU	0.
	syl	YU
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Yugoslavia.
yuan	ety	from Chinese y*"uan round object; see {#7yen %1}
yuan	infl
	syl	yu:an.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
yuan	1.
	syl	yu:an
	pron	<1ju:1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of the People's Republic of China, divided into 100 fen.
yuan	2.
	syl	yu:an
	pron	<1ju:1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name for { {dollar} (sense 2)}.
Yuan	H1.1.
	syl	Y*"u:an
	pron	<1ju:1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368. {~}
Yuan	H1.2.
	syl	Y*"u:an
	pron	<1ju:1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	of or relating to the Chinese porcelain produced during the Y*"uan dynasty, characterized by the appearance of under-glaze blue-and-white ware.
Yuen	alt
	head	Yuan
	or	Yuan
	syl	Y*"u:en
	pron	<1ju:1@n>
	pos	n.
Yuan	H2.0.
	or	Yuen
	syl	Y*"u:an
	pron	<1ju:1@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in SE central China, rising in central Kweichow province and flowing northeast to Lake Tungting. Length: about 800 km (500 miles).
Yucat'an	1.
	syl	Yu+ca+t*'an
	pron	<2ju:k*1ta:n>, Spanish <2juka1tan>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of SE Mexico, occupying the N part of the Yucat*'an peninsula. Capital: M*'erida. Pop.: 758355 (1970). Area: 43379 sq. km (16749 sq. miles).
Yucat'an	2.
	syl	Yu+ca+t*'an
	pron	<2ju:k*1ta:n>, Spanish <2juka1tan>
	pos	n.
	def	a peninsula of Central America between the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, including the Mexican states of Campeche, Yucat*'an, and Quintana Roo, and part of Belize: a centre of Mayan civilization from about 100 #7b.c. to the 18th century. Area: about 181300 sq. km (70000 sq. miles).
Yucat'an Channel	0.
	syl	Yu+ca+t*'an Chan+nel
	pos	n.
	def	a channel between W Cuba and the Yucat*'an Peninsula.
yucca	ety	C16: from American Spanish yuca, ultimately from an American Indian word
yucca	0.
	syl	yuc+ca
	pron	<1j^k*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several liliaceous plants of the genus of tropical and subtropical America, having stiff lancelike leaves and spikes of white flowers. See also {Adam's-needle, Spanish bayonet}.
Yuen	0.
	syl	Y*"u:en
	pron	<1ju:1en>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant of {Y*"uan} %2.
Yuga	ety	C18: from Sanskrit: yoke, race of men, era; see #7yoke 
Yuga	0.
	syl	Yu:ga
	pron	<1jug*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in Hindu cosmology
	def	one of the four ages of mankind, together lasting over 4 million years and marked by a progressive decline in the vitality and morals of men.
Yugo	0.
	syl	Yugo.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Yugoslavia.
Jugoslav	alt
	head	Yugoslav
	or	Yugoslav
	syl	Ju+go+slav
	pron	<1ju:g*u2sla:v>
	pos	n.
Yugoslav	1.
	or	Jugoslav
	syl	Yu+go+slav
	pron	<1ju:g*u2sla:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a native, in?!habitant, or citizen of Yugoslavia.
Yugoslav	2.
	or	Jugoslav
	syl	Yu+go+slav
	pron	<1ju:g*u2sla:v>
	pos	n.
	usage	not in technical use
	def	another name for {Serbo-Croatian} (the language).
Yugoslav	3.
	or	Jugoslav
	syl	Yu+go+slav
	pron	<1ju:g*u2sla:v>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or characteristic of Yugoslavia or its people.
Jugoslavia	alt
	head	Yugoslavia
	or	Yugoslavia
	syl	Ju+go+sla+vi:a
	pron	<2ju:g*u1sla:vi*>
	pos	n.
Yugoslavia	0.
	or	Jugoslavia
	syl	Yu+go+sla+vi:a
	pron	<2ju:g*u1sla:vi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a federal republic in SE Europe, on the Adriatic: established in 1918 from the independent states of Macedonia and Montenegro, and regions that until World War I had belonged to Austria-Hungary (Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina); the name was changed from Kingdom of Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes to Yugoslavia in 1929; German invasion of 1941-44 was resisted chiefly by a Communist group led by Tito, who declared a people's republic in 1945; a socialist federal republic was declared in 1963. It is mainly mountainous and rugged, rising over 2700m (9000 ft.) in the Julian Alps, with the fertile Danube-Sava Basin in the northeast. Languages: Serbo-Croatian, Slovene, and Macedonian. Currency: dinar. Capital: Belgrade. Pop.: 21352000 (1975 est.). Area: 255804 sq. km (98766 sq. miles).
Yugoslavian	sub
	head	Yugoslavia
	or	Jugoslavian
	syl	Yu+go+1sla+vi:an
	pos	adj. n.
Jugoslavian	sub
	head	Yugoslavia
	or	Yugoslavian
	syl	Ju+go+1sla+vi:an
	pos	adj. n.
yuk	1.
	syl	yuk
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	j^k
	def	an exclamation indicating contempt, dislike, or disgust.
yuk	2.
	syl	yuk
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang, chiefly U.S.
	usage	j^k
	def	Also: {yuk-yuk}. a loud laugh or an imitation of one. &- {#!yuk+ky}
Hideki	infl
	head	Yukawa
	syl	Hi:de:ki
	pron	<1hEdeki>
	pos	n.
Yukawa	0.
	syl	Yu:ka:wa
	pron	<ju:1ka:w*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1907, Japanese nuclear physicist, who predicted (1935) the existence of mesons: Nobel prize for physics 1949.
the	infl
	head	Yukon
	syl	the.
	pos	n.
Yukon	0.
	syl	Yu+kon
	pron	<1ju:kon>
	pos	n.
	def	a territory of NW Canada, on the Beaufort Sea: arctic and mountainous, reaching 6050 m (19850 ft.) at Mount Logan, Canada's highest peak; mineral resources. Capital: Whitehorse. Pop.: 21836 (1976). Area: 536327 sq. km (207076 sq. miles).
Yukoner	sub
	head	Yukon
	syl	Yu+kon+er
	pos	n.
Yukon River	0.
	syl	Yu+kon Riv+er
	pos	n.
	def	a river in NW North America, rising in NW Canada on the border between the Yukon Territory and British Columbia: flows northwest into Alaska, U.S., and then southwest to the Bering Sea; navigable for about 2850 km (1775 miles) to Whitehorse. Length: 3185 km (1979 miles).
yulan	ety	C19: from Chinese, from yu a gem+ lan plant
yulan	0.
	syl	yu+lan
	pron	<1ju:l@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a Chinese magnolia, that is often cultivated for its showy white flowers.
yule	ety	Old English ge*_ola originally a name of a pagan feast lasting 12 days; related to Old Norse j*_ol Swedish jul, Gothic jiuleis 
yule	0.a.
	syl	yule
	pron	<ju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary, archaic, or dialect.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	Christmas, the Christmas season, or Christmas festivities.
yule	0.b.
	syl	yule
	pron	<ju:l>
	pos	n.
	qual	Literary, archaic, or dialect.
	usage	sometimes cap.; in combination
	exam	1	yuletide.
yule log	0.
	syl	yule log
	pos	n.
	def	a large log of wood traditionally used as the foundation of a fire in the hearth at Christmas.
Yuman	1.
	syl	Yu+man
	pron	<1ju:m*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a family of North American Indian languages spoken chiefly in Arizona, California, and Mexico.
Yuman	2.
	syl	Yu+man
	pron	<1ju:m*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or belonging to this family of languages.
yummy	ety	C20: from yum-yum, of imitative origin
yummy	1.
	syl	yum+my
	pron	<1j^mi>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	Also: {yum-yum}. an exclamation indicating pleasure or delight, as in anticipation of delicious food.
yummier	infl
	head	yummy
	syl	yum+mi+er
	pos	adj.
yummiest	infl
	head	yummy
	syl	yum+mi+est.
	pos	adj.
yummy	2.
	syl	yum+my
	pron	<1j^mi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	delicious, delightful, or attractive.
Yunnan	0.
	syl	Y*"un+nan
	pron	<ju:1n@n>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of SW China: consists mainly of a plateau broken in the southeast by the Red and Black Rivers, with mountains in the west, rising over 5500 m (18000 ft.); large deposits of tin, lead, zinc, and coal. Capital: Kunming. Pop.: 28000000 (1976 est.). Area: 436200 sq. km (168400 sq. miles).
yup	0.
	syl	yup
	usage	j^p; sentence substitute.
	def	an informal word for {yes}.
Yurev	0.
	syl	Yur+ev
	pron	Russian <1jurjif>
	pos	n.
	def	the former name (11th century until 1918) of {Tartu}.
yurt	ety	from Russian yurta, of Turkic origin; compare Turkish yurt abode, home
yurt	0.
	syl	yurt
	pron	<ju*t>
	pos	n.
	def	a circular tent consisting of a framework of poles covered with felt or skins, used by Mongolian and Turkic nomads of E and central Asia.
Yuzovka	0.
	syl	Yu+zov+ka
	pron	Russian <1juz*fk*>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1872 until after the Revolution) of {Donetsk}.
YV	0.
	syl	YV
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Venezuela.
Yvelines	0.
	syl	Yve+lines
	pron	French <i1vlin>
	pos	n.
	def	a department of N France, in *^Ile de France region. Capital: Versailles. Pop.: 1099416 (1975). Area: 2271 sq. km (886 sq. miles).
YWCA	0.
	syl	Y.W.C.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Young Women's Christian Association.
YWHA	0.
	syl	Y.W.H.A.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	Young Women's Hebrew Association.
ywis	0.
	syl	y:wis
	pron	<i1wis>
	pos	adv.
	def	a variant spelling of {iwis. |&890.`ZP0|}
Z	alt
	head	z
	or	z
	syl	Z
	pron	<zed>, U.S. <zE>
	pos	n.
z's	infl
	head	z
	syl	z's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Z's	infl
	head	z
	or	Zs
	syl	Z's
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zs	infl
	head	z
	or	Z's
	syl	Zs.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
z	1.
	or	Z
	syl	z
	pron	<zed>, U.S. <zE>
	pos	n.
	def	the 26th and last letter and the 20th consonant of the modern English alphabet.
z	2.
	or	Z
	syl	z
	pron	<zed>, U.S. <zE>
	pos	n.
	def	a speech sound represented by this letter, in English usually a voiced alveolar fricative, as in
z	3.a.
	or	Z
	syl	z
	pron	<zed>, U.S. <zE>
	pos	n.
	def	something shaped like a Z.
z	3.b.
	or	Z
	syl	z
	pron	<zed>, U.S. <zE>
	pos	n.
	usage	in combination
	exam	1	a Z-bend in a road.
z	1.
	syl	z
	qual	Maths. symbol for:
	def	the axis or a coordinate measured along the axis in a Cartesian or cylindrical coordinate system.
z	2.
	syl	z
	qual	Maths. symbol for:
	def	an algebraic variable.
Z	1.
	syl	Z
	qual	symbol for:
	def	any unknown, variable, or unspecified factor, number, person, or thing.
Z	2.
	syl	Z
	qual	symbol for:; Chem.
	def	atomic number.
Z	3.
	syl	Z
	qual	symbol for:; Physics.
	def	impedance.
Z	4.
	syl	Z
	qual	symbol for:
	def	zone. {~}
Z	5.
	syl	Z
	qual	symbol for:
	usage	international car registration for
	def	Zambia.
z	1.
	syl	z.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	zero.
z	2.
	syl	z.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	zone.
ZA	ety	from Afrikaans Zuid Afrika 
ZA	0.
	syl	ZA
	usage	international car registration for
	def	South Africa.
Zaandam	0.
	syl	Zaan+dam
	pron	<1za:ndam>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the W Netherlands, in North Holland: an important shipbuilding centre in the 17th century; timber industry. Pop.: 69000 (1971 est.).
zabaglione	ety	Italian; probably related to Late Latin sabaia Illyrian drink made from grain
zabaglione	0.
	syl	za+ba+glio+ne
	pron	<2z@b*1lj*uni>
	pos	n.
	def	a light foamy dessert made of egg yolks, sugar, and marsala, whipped together and served hot in a glass.
Zabrze	0.
	syl	Za+brze
	pron	Polish <1zabZe>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in SW Poland: under Prussian rule from 1742 until 1921, when it passed to Germany; restored to Poland in 1945; industrial centre in a coal-mining region. Pop.: 201600 (1974 est.). German name: {Hindenburg}.
Zacatecas	1.
	syl	Za+ca+te+cas
	pron	Spanish <2saka1tAkas>
	pos	n.
	def	a state of N central Mexico, on the central plateau: rich mineral resources. Capital: Zacatecas. Pop.: 951462 (1970). Area: 75040 sq. km (28973 sq. miles).
Zacatecas	2.
	syl	Za+ca+te+cas
	pron	Spanish <2saka1tAkas>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Mexico, capital of Zacatecas state: silver mines. Pop.: 56829 (1970).
Zachariah	infl
	head	Zacharias
	or	Zachary
	syl	Zach:a:ri:ah
	pron	<2z@k*1rI*>
	pos	n.
Zachary	infl
	head	Zacharias
	or	Zachariah
	syl	Zach:a:ry
	pron	<1z@k*ri>
	pos	n.
Zacharias	0.
	syl	Zach:a:ri:as
	pron	<2z@k*1rI*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	John the Baptist's father, who underwent a temporary period of dumbness for his lack of faith (Luke 1).
Zacynthus	0.
	syl	Za+cyn+thus
	pron	<z*1sinT*s>, <-1kin->
	pos	n.
	def	the Latin name for {Zante}.
zaffer	ety	C17: from Italian zaffera; perhaps related to Latin sapph*_irus #7sapphire 
zaffre	alt
	head	zaffer
	or	zaffer
	syl	zaf+fre
	pron	<1z@f*>
	pos	n.
zaffer	0.
	or	zaffre
	syl	zaf+fer
	pron	<1z@f*>
	pos	n.
	def	impure cobalt oxide, used to impart a blue colour to enamels.
Zaqaziq	alt
	head	Zagazig
	or	Zagazig
	syl	Zaq:a+ziq
	pos	n.
Zagazig	0.
	or	Zaqaziq
	syl	Zag:a+zig
	pron	<1z@g*2zig>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Egypt, in the Nile Delta: major cotton market. Pop.: 195100 (1974 est.).
Zagreb	0.
	syl	Za+greb
	pron	<1za:greb>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW Yugoslavia, capital of the republic of Croatia; university (1874); industrial centre. Pop.: 566224 (1971). German name: {Agram}.
Zagreus	0.
	syl	Zag:re:us
	pron	<1z@gri*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	a young god whose cult came from Crete to Greece, where he was identified with Dionysus. The son of Zeus by either Demeter or Persephone, he was killed by the Titans at the behest of Hera.
Zagros Mountains	0.
	syl	Zag+ros Moun+tains
	pron	<1z@gros>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a mountain range in S Iran: has Iran's main oilfields in its W central foothills. Highest peak: Zard Kuh, 4548 m (14920 ft.).
zaibatsu	ety	from Japanese, from zai wealth, from Chinese ts'ai+batsu family, person of influence, from Chinese fa 
zaibatsu	0.
	syl	zai+bat+su
	pron	<1zIb@t1su:>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	def	the group or combine comprising a few wealthy families that controls industry, business, and finance in Japan.
zaire	infl
	syl	za+*"ire.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zaire	0.
	syl	za+*"ire
	pron	<za:1i*>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Za*"ire.
Zaire	1.
	syl	Za+*"ire
	pron	<za:1i*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in S central Africa, with a narrow strip of land along the Congo estuary leading to the Atlantic in the west: Congo Free State established in 1885, with Leopold II of Belgium as absolute monarch; became the Belgian Congo colony in 1908; gained independence in 1960, followed by civil war and the secession of Katanga (until 1963). It consists chiefly of the Congo basin, with large areas of dense tropical forest and marshes, and the Mitumba highlands reaching over 5000 m (16000 ft.) in the east. Official language: French. Religion: Christian and animist. Currency: za*"ire. Capital: Kinshasa. Pop.: 24222 (1974 est.). Area: 2344116 sq. km (905063 sq. miles). Former names: {Congo Free State} (1885-1908), {Belgian Congo} (1908-60), ({Democratic Republic of the) Congo} (1960-71), {Congo-Kinshasa}.
Zaire	2.
	syl	Za+*"ire
	pron	<za:1i*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Za*"irese name (since 1971) for the (River) {Congo}.
Zairese	sub
	head	Zaire
	syl	Za+*"ir+1ese
	pos	adj. n.
Z'akinthos	0.
	syl	Z*'a+kin+thos
	pron	<1zakin2Tcs>
	pos	n.
	def	transliteration of the Modern Greek name for {Zante}.
zakouski	alt
	head	zakuski
	or	zakuski
	syl	za+kous+ki
	pron	<z@1kuski>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
ka	infl
	head	zakuski
	syl	+ka
	pron	<-k*>
	pos	n.
	mod	sing.
zakuski	0.
	or	zakouski
	syl	za+kus+ki
	pron	<z@1kuski>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	qual	Russian cookery.
	def	hors d'oeuvres, consisting of tiny open sandwiches spread with caviar, smoked sausage, etc., or a cold dish such as radishes in sour cream, all usually served with vodka.
Zama	0.
	syl	Za:ma
	pron	<1za:m*>
	pos	n.
	def	the name of several ancient cities in N Africa, including the one near the site of Scipio's decisive defeat of Hannibal (202 #7b.c.) #7.
Zambese	alt
	head	Zambezi
	or	Zambezi
	syl	Zam+be+se
	pron	<z@m1bEzi>
	pos	n.
Zambezi	0.
	or	Zambese
	syl	Zam+be+zi
	pron	<z@m1bEzi>
	pos	n.
	def	a river in S central and E Africa, rising in NW Zambia and flowing across E Angola back into Zambia, continuing south to the Caprivi Strip of South West Africa, and then east through Rhodesia and Mozambique to the Indian Ocean: the fourth longest river in Africa. Length: 2740 km (1700 miles).
Zambezian	sub
	head	Zambezi
	syl	Zam+1be+zi:an
	pos	adj.
Zambia	0.
	syl	Zam+bi:a
	pron	<1z@mbi*>
	pos	n.
	def	a republic in central Africa: an early site of human settlement; controlled by the British South Africa Company by 1900 and unified as Northern Rhodesia in 1911; made a British protectorate in 1924; part of the Central African Federation (1953-63), gaining independence within the Commonwealth in 1964; important mineral exports, esp. copper. Official language: English. Religion: mostly animist. Currency: kwacha. Capital: Lusaka. Pop.: 4056995 (1969). Area: 752617 sq. km (290587 sq. miles). Former name (until 1964): {Northern Rhodesia}.
Zambian	sub
	head	Zambia
	syl	Zam+bi:an
	pos	adj. n.
Zamboanga	0.
	syl	Zam+bo+an+ga
	pron	<2z@mb*u1@Gg*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the Philippines, on SW Mindanao on Basilan Strait: founded by the Spanish in 1635; tourist centre, with fisheries. Pop.: 240066 (1975 est.).
Lazarus Ludwig	infl
	head	Zamenhof
	syl	Laz:a:rus Lud:wig
	pron	<la1zarus> <1ludvik>
	pos	n.
Zamenhof	0.
	syl	Za:men:hof
	pron	Polish <1zamenxcf>
	pos	n.
	def	1859-1917, Polish oculist; invented Esperanto.
zamia	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Latin zamiae, erroneous reading of phrase nuc*_es az*_aniae pine cones, probably from Greek azainein to dry up
zamia	0.
	syl	za+mi:a
	pron	<1zAmi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any cycadaceous plant of the genus of tropical and subtropical America, having a short thick trunk, palmlike leaves, and short stout cones.
zamindar	ety	via Hindi from Persian: landholder, from zam*_in land+ -d*_ar holder
zemindar	alt
	head	zamindar
	or	zamindar
	syl	ze+min+dar
	pron	<z*mEn1da:>
	pos	n.
zamindar	0.
	or	zemindar
	syl	za+min+dar
	pron	<z*mEn1da:>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	the owner of an agricultural estate.
zemindari	alt
	head	zamindari
	or	zamindari
	syl	ze+min+dar:i
	pron	<z*mEn1da:ri>
	pos	n.
zamindaris	infl
	head	zamindari
	syl	za+min+dar:is.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zamindari	0.
	or	zemindari
	syl	za+min+dar:i
	pron	<z*mEn1da:ri>
	pos	n.
	usage	in India
	def	a large agricultural estate.
Zamora	0.
	syl	Za+mo+ra
	pron	Spanish <Ta1mora>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NW central Spain, on the Douro River. Pop.: 49029 (1970).
Zante	0.
	syl	Zan+te
	pron	<1z@nti>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Ionian Sea, off the W coast of Greece: southernmost of the Ionian Islands; traditionally be?!longed to Ulysses, king of Ithaca. Pop.: 30187 (1971). Area: 402 sq. km (155 sq. miles). Latin name: {Zacynthus}. Ancient Greek name: {Zakynthos}. Modern Greek name: {Z*'akinthos}.
zanthoxylum	ety	C19 zantho- variant of #7xantho -#7+ Greek xulon wood
zanthoxylum	0.
	syl	zan+thox:y+lum
	pron	<z@n1Toksil*m>
	pos	n.
	def	any rutaceous shrub or tree of the genus of temperate and subtropical E Asia and North America: includes the prickly ash and the West Indian yellowwood (or satinwood).
ZANU	0.
	syl	ZANU
	pron	<1za:nu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Zimbabwe African National Union.
zany	ety	C16: from Italian zanni, from dialect (Venice and Lombardy) Zanni, nickname for Giovanni John; one of the traditional names for a clown
zanier	infl
	head	zany
	syl	za:ni+er
	pos	adj.
zaniest	infl
	head	zany
	syl	za:ni+est.
	pos	adj.
zany	1.
	syl	za:ny
	pron	<1zAni>
	pos	adj.
	def	comical in an endearing way; imaginatively funny or comical, esp. in behaviour.
zanies	infl
	head	zany
	syl	za:nies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zany	2.
	syl	za:ny
	pron	<1zAni>
	pos	n.
	def	a clown or buffoon, esp. one in old comedies who imitated other performers with ludicrous effect.
zany	3.
	syl	za:ny
	pron	<1zAni>
	pos	n.
	def	a ludicrous or foolish person.
zanily	sub
	head	zany
	syl	za+ni+ly
	pos	adv.
zaniness	sub
	head	zany
	syl	za+ni+ness
	pos	n.
zanyism	sub
	head	zany
	syl	za+ny+ism
	pos	n.
Zanzibar	0.
	syl	Zan+zi+bar
	pron	<2z@nzi1ba:>
	pos	n.
	def	an island in the Indian Ocean, off the E coast of Africa: settled by Persians and Arabs from the 7th century onwards; became a flourishing trading centre for ivory, slaves, and cloves; made a British protectorate in 1890, becoming independent within the Commonwealth in 1963 and a republic in 1964; joined with Tanganyika in 1964 to form the United Republic of Tanzania. Pop.: 68490 (1967).
Zanzibari	sub
	head	Zanzibar
	syl	Zan+zi+1ba+ri
	pos	adj. n.
zaps	infl
	head	zap
	syl	zaps
	pos	vb.
zapping	infl
	head	zap
	syl	zap+ping
	pos	vb.
zapped	infl
	head	zap
	syl	zapped.
	pos	vb.
zap	1.
	syl	zap
	pron	<z@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to attack, kill, or destroy, as with a sudden bombardment.
zap	2.
	syl	zap
	pron	<z@p>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Slang.
	def	to move quickly; rush.
zap	3.
	syl	zap
	pron	<z@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	energy, vigour, or pep. {~}
zap	4.
	syl	zap
	pron	<z@p>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	an exclamation used to express sudden or swift action.
Emiliano	infl
	head	Zapata
	syl	Em:i:lia:no
	pron	<2Ami1ljano>
	pos	n.
Zapata	0.
	syl	Za:pa:ta
	pron	<z*1pa:t*>, Spanish <sa1pata>
	pos	n.
	def	??1877-1919, Mexican guerrilla leader.
zapateado	ety	from zapatear to tap with the shoe, from zapato shoe
zapateados	infl
	head	zapateado
	syl	za+pa+te:a+dos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zaporozhye	0.
	syl	Za+po+rozh+ye
	pron	Russian <z*pa1rcZje>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the Ukrainian SSR on the Dnieper River: developed as a major industrial centre after the construction (1932) of the Dnieper hydroelectric station. Pop.: 744000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1921): {Aleksandrovsk}.
Zapotec	ety	from Spanish Zapoteca, from Nahuatl Tzapoteca, literally: people of the land of the sapodillas, from tzapotl sapodilla
Zapotecs	infl
	head	Zapotec
	or	Zapotec
	syl	Za+po+tecs
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zapotec	infl
	or	Zapotecs
	syl	Za+po+tec
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zapotec	1.
	syl	Za+po+tec
	pron	<1za:p*2tek>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {Zap@.o+tec+an} (@!z@ap$$$u#!t$ek$$n, @!z$a$:-). any member of a large tribe of central American Indians inhabiting S Mexico, esp. the Mexican state of Oaxaca.
Zapotec	2.
	syl	Za+po+tec
	pron	<1za:p*2tek>
	pos	n.
	def	the group of languages spoken by this people.
Zapotec	3.
	syl	Za+po+tec
	pron	<1za:p*2tek>
	pos	n.
	def	Also: {Zapotecan}. of or relating to this people or their language.
Frank	infl
	head	Zappa
	syl	Frank.
	pos	n.
Zappa	0.
	syl	Zap:pa
	pron	<1z@p*>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1940, U.S. rock musician and producer: founder and only permanent member of the large amorphous group the Mothers, also called Mothers of Invention. His recordings include (1966), (1968), (1969), (film score, 1970), (1972), (1972), (1973), (1973), (1975), and (1975).
ZAPU	0.
	syl	ZAPU
	pron	<1z@pu:>
	pos	n.
	usage	acronym for
	def	Zimbabwe African People's Union.
Zaqaziq	0.
	syl	Zaq:a+ziq
	pron	<1z@k*2zik>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Zagazig}.
Zaragoza	0.
	syl	Za+ra+go+za
	pron	Spanish <2Tara1$GoTa>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Spain, on the River Ebro: Roman colony established 25 #7b.c. ; under Moorish rule (714-1118); capital of Aragon (12th-15th centuries); twice besieged by the French during the Peninsular War and captured (1809); university (1474). Pop.: 479845 (1970). Pre-Roman name: {Salduba}. Latin name: {Caesaraugusta}. English name: {Saragossa}.
Zarathustra	0.
	syl	Zar:a:thus:tra
	pron	<2z@r*1Tu:str*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Avestan name of {Zoroaster}.
Zarathustrian	sub
	head	Zarathustra
	or	Zarathustric
	syl	Zar:a+1thus+tri:an
	pos	adj. n.
Zarathustric	sub
	head	Zarathustra
	or	Zarathustrian
	syl	Zar:a+1thus+tric
	pos	adj. n.
zaratite	ety	C19: from Spanish zaratita, named after G. Z*'arate, 19th-century Spaniard
zaratite	0.
	syl	zar:a+tite
	pron	<1z@r*2tIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a green amorphous mineral consisting of hydrated nickel carbonate. Formula: NiCO\3.2Ni(OH)\2.4H\2O.
zareba	ety	C19: from Arabic zar*_ibah cattlepen, from zarb sheepfold
zareeba	alt
	head	zareba
	or	zareba
	syl	za+ree+ba
	pron	<z*1rEb*>
	pos	n.
zareba	1.
	or	zareeba
	syl	za+re:ba
	pron	<z*1rEb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in northern E Africa, esp. formerly
	def	a stockade or enclosure of thorn bushes around a village or campsite.
zareba	2.
	or	zareeba
	syl	za+re:ba
	pron	<z*1rEb*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in northern E Africa, esp. formerly
	def	the area so protected or enclosed.
zarf	ety	from Arabic: container, sheath
zarf	0.
	syl	zarf
	pron	<za:f>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in the Middle East
	def	a holder, usually ornamental, for a hot coffee cup.
Sarka	alt
	head	Zarga
	or	Zarga
	syl	Sar+ka
	pron	<1za:k*>
	pos	n.
Zarga	0.
	or	Sarka
	syl	Zar+ga
	pron	<1za:k*>
	pos	n.
	def	the second largest town in Jordan, northeast of Amman. Pop.: 226000 (1974 est.).
Zaria	0.
	syl	Za+ri:a
	pron	<1za:ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in N central Nigeria: former capital of a Hausa state; agricultural trading centre; university (1962). Pop.: 224000 (1975 est.).
zarzuela	ety	from Spanish, from La Zarzuela, name of the palace near Madrid where such vaudeville was first performed (1629)
zarzuela	1.
	syl	zar+zue+la
	pron	<za:1zwAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of Spanish vaudeville or operetta, usually satirical in nature.
zarzuela	2.
	syl	zar+zue+la
	pron	<za:1zwAl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a seafood stew.
zastruga	0.
	syl	za+stru+ga
	pron	<z*1stru:g*>, <z@->
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {sastruga}.
Emil	infl
	head	Z'atopek
	syl	Em:il
	pron	<1Amil>
	pos	n.
Z'atopek	0.
	syl	Z*'a:to:pek
	pron	Czech <1za:tcpek>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1922, Czech runner; winner of the 5000 and 10000 metres' races and the Marathon at the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.
z -axis	0.
	syl	z -ax:is
	pos	n.
	def	a reference axis of a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system along which the -coordinate is measured.
zayin	ety	from Hebrew, literally: weapon
zayin	0.
	syl	za+yin
	pron	<1za:jin>
	pos	n.
	def	the seventh letter of the Hebrew alphabet (###800913) , transliterated as
Z chart	0.
	syl	Z chart
	pos	n.
	qual	Statistics.
	def	a chart often used in industry and constructed by plotting on it three series: monthly, weekly, or daily data, the moving annual total, and the cumulative total dating from the beginning of the current year.
zeal	ety	C14: from Late Latin z*_elus, from Greek z*_elos 
zeal	0.
	syl	zeal
	pron	<zEl>
	pos	n.
	def	fervent or enthusiastic devotion, often extreme or fanatical in nature, as to a religious movement, political cause, ideal, or aspiration.
Zealand	0.
	syl	Zea+land
	pron	<1zEl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the English name for {Sj@alland}.
zealot	ety	C16: from Late Latin z*_el*_ot*_es, from Greek, from z*_eloun to be zealous, from z*_elos #7zeal 
zealot	0.
	syl	zeal+ot
	pron	<1zel*t>
	pos	n.
	def	an immoderate, fanatical, or extremely zealous adherent to a cause, esp. a religious one.
Zealot	0.
	syl	Zeal+ot
	pron	<1zel*t>
	pos	n.
	def	any of the members of an extreme Jewish sect or political party that resisted all aspects of Roman rule in Palestine in the 1st century #7a.d.
zealotry	0.
	syl	zeal+ot+ry
	pron	<1zel*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme or excessive zeal or devotion.
zealous	0.
	syl	zeal+ous
	pron	<1zel*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	filled with or inspired by intense enthu?!siasm or zeal; ardent; fervent.
zealously	sub
	head	zealous
	syl	zeal+ous+ly
	pos	adv.
zealousness	sub
	head	zealous
	syl	zeal+ous+ness
	pos	n.
Zeami	0.
	syl	Ze:a:mi
	def	or (si$:#!$a$:m$I) {Mo@.to@.ki@.yo} (@!m$$$ut$$$u#!ki$:$$$u). 1363-1443, Japanese dramatist, regarded as the greatest figure in the history of No drama.
zebeck	alt
	head	zebec
	or	zebec
	syl	ze+beck
	pron	<1zEbek>
	pos	n.
zebec	0.
	or	zebeck
	syl	ze+bec
	pron	<1zEbek>
	pos	n.
	def	variant spellings of {xebec}.
Zebedee	0.
	syl	Zeb:e:dee
	pron	<1zebidi>
	pos	n.
	qual	New Testament.
	def	the father of the apostles James and John (Matthew 4:21).
zebra	ety	C16: via Italian from Old Spanish: wild ass, probably from Vulgar Latin eciferus (unattested) wild horse, from Latin equiferus, from equus horse+ ferus wild
zebras	infl
	head	zebra
	or	zebra
	syl	zeb+ras
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zebra	infl
	or	zebras
	syl	zeb+ra.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zebra	0.
	syl	zeb+ra
	pron	<1zebr*>, U.S. <1zEbr*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several mammals of the horse family such as (the {common zebra}) , of southern and eastern Africa, having distinctive black-and-white striped hides.
zebra-like	sub
	head	zebra
	or	zebraic
	syl	zeb:ra-2like
	pron	<zi1brAik>
	pos	adj.
zebraic	sub
	head	zebra
	or	zebra-like
	syl	ze+bra+ic
	pron	<zi1brAik>
	pos	adj.
zebrine	sub
	head	zebra
	or	zebroid
	syl	ze+brine
	pron	<1zEbrIn>, <1zeb->
	pos	adj.
zebroid	sub
	head	zebra
	or	zebrine
	syl	ze+broid
	pos	adj.
zebra crossing	0.
	syl	zeb+ra cross+ing
	pos	n.
	qual	Brit.
	def	a pedestrian crossing marked on a road by broad alternate black and white stripes. Once on the crossing the pedestrian has right of way.
zebra finch	0.
	syl	zeb+ra finch
	pos	n.
	def	any of various Australasian songbirds with zebra-like markings, such as the grassfinch
zebrawood	1.
	syl	zeb:ra+wood
	pron	<1zebr*2wud>, <1zE->
	pos	n.
	def	a tree, of tropical America, Asia, and Africa, yielding striped hardwood used in cabinetwork: family
zebrawood	2.
	syl	zeb:ra+wood
	pron	<1zebr*2wud>, <1zE->
	pos	n.
	def	any of various other trees or shrubs having striped wood.
zebrawood	3.
	syl	zeb:ra+wood
	pron	<1zebr*2wud>, <1zE->
	pos	n.
	def	the wood of any of these trees.
zebu	ety	C18: from French z*'ebu, perhaps of Tibetan origin
zebu	0.
	syl	ze:bu
	pron	<1zEbu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a domesticated ox, having a humped back, long horns, and a large dewlap: used in India and E Asia as a draught animal.
Zebulun	1.
	syl	Zeb:u:lun
	pron	<1zebjul*n>, <z*1bju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the sixth son whom Leah bore to Jacob: one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel (Genesis 30:20).
Zebulun	2.
	syl	Zeb:u:lun
	pron	<1zebjul*n>, <z*1bju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the tribe descended from him.
Zebulun	3.
	syl	Zeb:u:lun
	pron	<1zebjul*n>, <z*1bju:->
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the territory of this tribe, lying in lower Galilee to the north of Mount Carmel and to the east of the coastal plain. Douay spelling: {Zab@.u@.lon} (#!z@abj$ul$$n, z$$#!bju$:-).
zecchino	ety	C18: from Italian; see #7sequin 
zecchini	infl
	head	zecchino
	syl	zec+chi+ni
	pron	<-ni>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zecchino	0.
	syl	zec+chi+no
	pron	<ze1kEn*u>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {sequin} (the coin).
Zech	0.
	syl	Zech.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Zechariah.
Zechariah	1.a.
	syl	Zech:a:ri:ah
	pron	<2zek*1rI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the late 6th century #7b.c.
Zechariah	1.b.
	syl	Zech:a:ri:ah
	pron	<2zek*1rI*>
	pos	n.
	def	the book containing his oracles, which are chiefly concerned with the renewal of Israel after the exile as a national, religious, and messianic commu?!nity with the restored Temple and rebuilt Jerusalem as its centre. Douay spelling: {Zach@.a@.ri@.as}.
Zechariah	2.
	syl	Zech:a:ri:ah
	pron	<2zek*1rI*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Zachariah}.
zed	ety	C15: from Old French zede, via Late Latin from Greek z*_eta 
zed	0.
	syl	zed
	pron	<zed>
	pos	n.
	def	the Brit. spoken form of the letter U.S. word: {zee}.
Zedekiah	0.
	syl	Zed:e:ki:ah
	pron	<2zed*1kI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the last king of Judah, who died in captivity at Babylon. Douay spelling: {Sed@.e@.ci@.as} (@!s$ed$$#!ka$I$$s).
zedoary	ety	C15: from Medieval Latin zedoaria, from Arabic zadw*_ar, of Persian origin
zedoary	0.
	syl	zed:o+ar:y
	pron	<1zed*u*ri>
	pos	n.
	def	the dried rhizome of the tropical Asian plant used as a stimulant and a condiment: family
zee	0.
	syl	zee
	pron	<zE>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {zed} (letter
Zeebrugge	0.
	syl	Zee+brug+ge
	pron	Flemish <1zA:bryx*>, English <1zE2brug*>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in NW Belgium, in W Flanders on the North Sea: linked by canal with Bruges; German submarine base in World War I.
Zeeland	0.
	syl	Zee+land
	pron	Dutch <1zA:lant>, English <1zEl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	a province of the SW Netherlands: consists of a small area on the mainland together with a number of islands in the Scheldt estuary; mostly below sea level. Capital: Middelburg. Pop.: 319300 (1973 est.). Area: 2700 sq. km (1042 sq. miles).
Zeelander	sub
	head	Zeeland
	syl	Zee+land+er
	pos	n.
Zeeman effect	ety	C20: named after Pieter Zeeman (1865-1943), Dutch physicist
Zeeman effect	0.
	syl	Zee+man ef+fect
	pron	<1zEm*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the splitting of a spectral line of a substance into several closely spaced lines when the substance is placed in a magnetic field.
Franco	infl
	head	Zeffirelli
	syl	Fran:co
	pron	<1fraGko>
	pos	n.
Zeffirelli	0.
	syl	Zef:fi:rel:li
	pron	Italian <dzeffi1relli>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1923, Italian stage and film director and designer, noted esp. for his work in opera.
zein	ety	C19: from New Latin z*_ea maize, from Latin: a kind of grain, from Greek zeia barley
zein	0.
	syl	ze:in
	pron	<1zEin>
	pos	n.
	def	a protein of the prolamine group occurring in maize and used in the manufacture of plastics, paper coatings, adhesives, etc.
Zeist	0.
	syl	Zeist
	pron	<zIst>, Dutch <zejst>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the central Netherlands, near Utrecht. Pop.: 57155 (1973 est.).
Zeitgeist	ety	German, literally: time spirit; see {#7tide %1#7}, ghost 
Zeitgeist	0.
	syl	Zeit+geist
	pron	German. <1tsIt2gIst>
	pos	n.
	def	the spirit, attitude, or general outlook of a specific time or period, esp. as it is reflected in literature, philosophy, etc.
zemindar	0.
	syl	ze+min+dar
	pron	<z*mEn1da:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {zamindar}.
zemstvo	ety	C19: from Russian, from zemlya land; related to Latin humus earth, Greek khamai on the ground
zemstvos	infl
	head	zemstvo
	syl	zem+stvos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zemstvo	0.
	syl	zem+stvo
	pron	<1zemstv*u>, Russian <1zjemstv*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in tsarist Russia
	def	an elective provincial or district council established in most provinces of Russia by Alexander II in 1864 as part of his reform policy.
Zen	ety	from Japanese, from Chinese ch'an religious meditation, from Pali jh*_ana, from Sanskrit dhy*_ana 
Zen	1.
	syl	Zen
	pron	<zen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	def	a Japanese school, of 12th-century Chinese origin, teaching that contemplation of one's essential nature to the exclusion of all else is the only way of achieving pure enlightenment.
Zen	2.
	syl	Zen
	pron	<zen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Buddhism.
	usage	modifier
	def	of or relating to this school.
	exam	1	Zen Buddhism.
Zenic	sub
	head	Zen
	syl	Zen+ic
	pos	adj.
Zenist	sub
	head	Zen
	syl	Zen+ist
	pos	n.
zenana	ety	C18: from Hindi zan*_ana, from Persian, from zan woman
zenana	0.
	syl	ze+na+na
	pron	<ze1na:n*>
	pos	n.
	usage	in the East, esp. in Muslim and Hindu homes
	def	part of a house reserved for the women and girls of a household.
Zend	ety	C18: from Persian zand commentary, exposition; used specifically of the Middle Persian commentary on the Avesta, hence of the language of the Avesta itself
Zend	1.
	syl	Zend
	pron	<zend>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name for {Avestan}.
Zend	2.
	syl	Zend
	pron	<zend>
	pos	n.
	def	short for {Zend-Avesta}.
Zend	3.
	syl	Zend
	pron	<zend>
	pos	n.
	def	an exposition of the Avesta in the Middle Persian language (Pahlavi).
Zendic	sub
	head	Zend
	syl	Zend+ic
	pos	adj.
Zend-Avesta	ety	from Avestan, representing Avesta'-va-zend Avesta with interpretation
Zend-Avesta	0.
	syl	Zend-A:ves:ta
	pron	<2zend*1vest*>
	pos	n.
	def	the Avesta together with the traditional interpretative commentary known as the Zend, esp. as preserved in the Avestan language among the Parsees.
Zend-Avestaic	sub
	head	Zend-Avesta
	syl	Zend-A:ves:ta+ic
	pron	<2zend*ves1tAik>
	pos	adj.
Zener diode	ety	C20: named after C. M. Zener (born 1905), U.S. physicist
Zener diode	0.
	syl	Ze+ner di+ode
	pron	<1zEn*>
	pos	n.
	def	a semiconductor diode that exhibits a sharp increase in reverse current at a well-defined reverse voltage: used as a voltage regulator.
zenith	ety	C17: from French cenith, from Medieval Latin, from Old Spanish zenit, based on Arabic samt, as in samt arr*_as path over one's head, from samt way, path+ al the+ r*_as head
zenith	1.
	syl	zen+ith
	pron	<1zeniT>, U.S. <1zEniT>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astronomy.
	def	the point on the celestial sphere vertically above an observer.
zenith	2.
	syl	zen+ith
	pron	<1zeniT>, U.S. <1zEniT>
	pos	n.
	def	the highest point; peak; acme.
	exam	1	the zenith of someone's achievements.
zenith	xref
	syl	zen+ith
	pron	<1zeniT>, U.S. <1zEniT>
	pos	n.
	def	Compare {nadir}.
zenithal	sub
	head	zenith
	syl	zen+ith+al
	pos	adj.
zenithal projection	0.
	syl	zen+ith+al pro+jec+tion
	pos	n.
	def	a type of map projection in which part of the earth's surface is projected onto a plane tangential to it, either at one of the poles ({polar zenithal}) , at the equator ({equatorial zenithal}) , or between ({oblique zenithal}) .
Zenobia	0.
	syl	Ze:no:bi:a
	pron	<zi1n*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	3rd-century #7a.d. queen of Palmyra (??267-272), who was captured by the Roman emperor Aurelian.
Zeno of Citium	0.
	syl	Ze:no of Ci:ti:um
	pron	<1zEn*u> <*v> <1siti*m>
	pos	n.
	def	??336-??264 #7b.c., Greek philosopher, who founded the Stoic school in Athens.
Zeno of Elea	0.
	syl	Ze:no of E:lea
	pos	n.
	def	??490-??430 #7b.c., Greek Eleatic philosopher; disciple of Parmenides. He defended the belief that motion and change are illusions in a series of paradoxical arguments, of which the best known is that of Achilles and the tortoise.
zeolite	ety	C18 zeo-, from Greek zein to boil+-#7lite ; from the swelling up that occurs under the blowpipe
zeolite	1.
	syl	ze:o+lite
	pron	<1zE*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a large group of glassy secondary minerals consisting of hydrated aluminium silicates of calcium, sodium, or potassium: formed in cavities in lava flows and plutonic rocks.
zeolite	2.
	syl	ze:o+lite
	pron	<1zE*2lIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of similar synthetic materials used in ion exchange and as selective absorbents. See {molecular sieve}.
zeolitic	sub
	head	zeolite
	syl	ze:o+lit+ic
	pron	<2zE*1litik>
	pos	adj.
Zeph	0.
	syl	Zeph.
	qual	Bible. abbrev. for
	def	Zephaniah.
Zephaniah	1.
	syl	Zeph:a:ni:ah
	pron	<2zef*1nI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	a Hebrew prophet of the late 7th century #7b.c.
Zephaniah	2.
	syl	Zeph:a:ni:ah
	pron	<2zef*1nI*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	the book containing his oracles, which are chiefly concerned with the approaching judgment by God upon the sinners of Judah. Douay spelling: {Soph@.o@.ni@.as} (@!s$Af$$#!na$I$$s).
zephyr	ety	C16: from Latin zephyrus, from Greek zephuros the west wind; probably related to Greek zophos darkness, west
zephyr	1.
	syl	zeph+yr
	pron	<1zef*>
	pos	n.
	def	a soft or gentle breeze.
zephyr	2.
	syl	zeph+yr
	pron	<1zef*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of several delicate soft yarns, fabrics, or garments, usually of wool.
Zephyrus	0.
	syl	Zeph:y:rus
	pron	<1zef*r*s>
	pos	n.
	qual	Greek myth.
	def	the god of the west wind.
zeppelin	ety	C20: named after Count von Z#7eppelin 
zeppelin	0.
	syl	zep+pe+lin
	pron	<1zep*lin>
	pos	n.
	usage	sometimes cap.
	def	a large cylindrical rigid airship designed to carry passengers, bombs, etc.
Zeppelin	0.
	syl	Zep:pe:lin
	pron	German <1tsep*2lEn>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Fer@.di@.nand von} (#!f$erdinant f@$n). 1838-1917, German aeronautical pioneer, who designed and manufactured airships (zeppelins).
Zermatt	0.
	syl	Zer+matt
	pron	German <tser1mat>
	pos	n.
	def	a village and resort in S Switzerland, in Valais canton at the foot of the Matterhorn: not accessible by car. Pop.: 3101 (1970).
zero	ety	C17: from Italian, from Medieval Latin zephirum, from Arabic sifr empty, #7cipher 
zeros	infl
	head	zero
	or	zeroes
	syl	ze:ros
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zeroes	infl
	head	zero
	or	zeros
	syl	ze:roes.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zero	1.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the symbol 0, indicating an absence of quantity or magnitude; nought. Former name: {cipher}.
zero	2.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the integer denoted by the symbol 0; nought.
zero	3.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the ordinal number between +1 and -1.
zero	4.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	nothing; nil.
zero	5.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing of no significance; nonentity.
zero	6.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the lowest point or degree.
	exam	1	his prospects were put at zero.
zero	7.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the line or point on a scale of measurement from which the graduations commence.
zero	8.a.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the temperature, pressure, etc., that registers a reading of zero on a scale.
zero	8.b.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the value of a variable, such as tem?!pera?!ture, obtained under specified conditions.
zero	9.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a gunsight setting in which accurate allowance has been made for both windage and elevation for a specified range.
zero	10.a.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the cardinal number of a set with no members.
zero	10.b.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	the identity ele?!ment of addition.
zero	11.a.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	def	an allomorph with no pho?!netic realization, as the plural marker of English
zero	11.b.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	usage	as modifier
	exam	1	a zero form.
zero	12.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	adj.
	def	having no measurable quan?!tity, magnitude, etc.
zero	13.a.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a cloud ceiling
	def	limit?!ing visibility to 15 metres (50 feet) or less.
zero	13.b.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of horizontal visibility
	def	limited to 50 metres (165 feet) or less.
zeroes	infl
	head	zero
	syl	ze:roes
	pos	vb.
zeroing	infl
	head	zero
	syl	ze:ro+ing
	pos	vb.
zeroed	infl
	head	zero
	syl	ze:roed.
	pos	vb.
zero	14.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to adjust (an instrument, apparatus, etc.) so as to read zero or a position taken as zero.
zero	xref
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	exam	1	de?!terminer.
zero	15.
	syl	ze:ro
	pron	<1zi*r*u>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal, chiefly U.S.
	def	no (thing) at all.
	exam	1	this job has zero interest.
zero gravity	0.
	syl	ze:ro grav+i:ty
	pos	n.
	def	the state or condition of weightlessness.
zero grazing	0.
	syl	ze:ro graz+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a type of dairy farming in which the cattle are fed with cut grass.
zero hour	1.
	syl	ze:ro hour
	pos	n.
	qual	Military.
	def	the time set for the start of an attack or the initial stage of an operation.
zero hour	2.
	syl	ze:ro hour
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a critical time, esp. at the commencement of an action.
zero in	1.
	syl	ze:ro in
	pos	vb. adv.
	usage	often foll. by on
	def	to bring (a weapon) to bear (on a target), as while firing repeatedly.
zero in	2.
	syl	ze:ro in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to bring one's attention to bear (on a problem, etc.).
zero in	3.
	syl	ze:ro in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	foll. by on
	def	to converge (upon).
	exam	1	the police zeroed in on the site of the crime.
zero-rated	0.
	syl	ze:ro-ra:ted
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting goods on which the buyer pays no value-added tax although the seller can claim back any tax he has paid.
zero stage	0.
	syl	ze:ro stage
	pos	n.
	def	a solid-propellant rocket attached to a liquid-propellant rocket to provide greater thrust at liftoff.
zeroth	ety	C20: from #7zero +-#7th %2
zeroth	0.
	syl	ze:roth
	pron	<1zi*r*uD>
	pos	adj.
	def	denoting a term in a series that precedes the term otherwise regarded as the first term.
zest	ety	C17: from French zeste peel of citrous fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin
zest	1.
	syl	zest
	pron	<zest>
	pos	n.
	def	invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment.
	exam	1	a zest for living.
zest	2.
	syl	zest
	pron	<zest>
	pos	n.
	def	added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy.
	exam	1	her presence gave zest to the occasion.
zest	3.
	syl	zest
	pron	<zest>
	pos	n.
	def	something added to give flavour or relish.
zest	4.
	syl	zest
	pron	<zest>
	pos	n.
	def	the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc.
zest	5.
	syl	zest
	pron	<zest>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to.
zestful	sub
	head	zest
	syl	zest+ful
	pos	adj.
zestfully	sub
	head	zest
	syl	zest+ful+ly
	pos	adv.
zestfulness	sub
	head	zest
	syl	zest+ful+ness
	pos	n.
zestless	sub
	head	zest
	syl	zest+less
	pos	adj.
zesty	sub
	head	zest
	syl	zest:y
	pos	adj.
zeta	ety	from Greek, of Semitic origin; compare Hebrew s*_adh*_e 
zeta	0.
	syl	ze:ta
	pron	<1zEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	the sixth letter in the Greek alphabet (#GZ, #Gz), a consonant, transliterated as
Zeta	0.
	syl	Ze:ta
	pron	<1zEt*>
	pos	n.
	usage	foll. by the genitive case of a specified constellation
	def	the sixth brightest star in a constellation.
	exam	1	Zeta Tauri.
ZETA	ety	C20: from z (ero) -e (nergy) t (hermonuclear) a (pparatus) 
ZETA	0.
	syl	ZETA
	pron	<1zEt*>
	pos	n.
	def	a torus-shaped apparatus used for research on controlled thermonuclear reactions and plasma physics.
Zetland	0.
	syl	Zet+land
	pron	<1zetl*nd>
	pos	n.
	def	the official name (until 1974) of {Shetland}.
zeugma	ety	C16: via Latin from Greek: a yoking, from zeugnunai to yoke
zeugma	0.
	syl	zeug+ma
	pron	<1zju:gm*>
	pos	n.
	def	a figure of speech in which a word is used to modify or govern two or more words although appropriate to only one of them or making a different sense with each, as in the sentence (Charles Dickens).
zeugmatic	sub
	head	zeugma
	syl	zeug+mat+ic
	pron	<zju:g1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
zeugmatically	sub
	head	zeugma
	syl	zeug+1mat:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
Zeus	0.
	syl	Zeus
	pron	<zju:s>
	pos	n.
	def	the supreme god of the ancient Greeks, who became ruler of gods and men after he dethroned his father Cronus and defeated the Titans. He was the husband of his sister Hera and father by her and others of many gods, demigods, and mortals. He wielded thunderbolts and ruled the heavens, while his brothers Poseidon and Hades ruled the sea and underworld respectively. Roman counterpart: {Jupiter}.
Zeuxis	0.
	syl	Zeux:is
	pron	<1zju:ksis>
	pos	n.
	def	late 5th-century #7b.c. Greek painter, noted for the verisimilitude of his works.
Zhdanov	0.
	syl	Zhda+nov
	pron	Russian <1Zdan*f>
	pos	n.
	def	a port in the SW Soviet Union, in the SE Ukrainian SSR near the Sea of Azov: industrial centre. Pop.: 459000 (1975 est.). Former name (until 1948): {Mariupol}.
Zhitomir	0.
	syl	Zhi+to+mir
	pron	Russian <Zi1tcmir>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in the SW Soviet Union, in the central Ukrainian SSR. Pop.: 219000 (1975 est.).
Todor	infl
	head	Zhivkov
	syl	To:dor
	pron	<1tcdor>
	pos	n.
Zhivkov	0.
	syl	Zhiv:kov
	pron	Bulgarian <1Zifkof>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1911, Bulgarian statesman and party leader; prime minister (1962-71); head of state since 1971.
zhos	infl
	head	zho
	or	zho
	syl	zhos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zho	infl
	or	zhos
	syl	zho.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zho	0.
	syl	zho
	pron	<z*u>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {zo}.
Georgi Konstantinovich	infl
	head	Zhukov
	syl	Ge:or:gi Kon:stan:ti:no:vich
	pron	<gi1crgij> <k*nstan1tin*viC>
	pos	n.
Zhukov	0.
	syl	Zhu:kov
	pron	Russian <1Zuk*f>
	pos	n.
	def	1896-1974, Soviet marshal. In World War II, he led the offensives that broke the sieges of Stalingrad and Leningrad (1942-43) and later captured Warsaw and Berlin; minister of defence (1955-57).
Zia ul Haq	0.
	syl	Zi:a ul Haq
	pron	<1zi*> <ul> <1hak>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1924, Pakistani general; chief martial law administrator of Pakistan since 1977, following the overthrow of Z. A. Bhutto by a military corp.
Ziaur Rahman	0.
	syl	Zi:aur Rah:man
	pron	<1zEau*> <1ra$xman>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1936, Bangladesh general and statesman; president of Bangladesh since 1977.
zibeline	ety	C16: from French, from Old Italian zibellino, ultimately of Slavonic origin; compare #7sable 
zibeline	1.
	syl	zib+el+ine
	pron	<1zib*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a sable or the fur of this animal.
zibeline	2.
	syl	zib+el+ine
	pron	<1zib*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	n.
	def	a thick cloth made of wool or other animal hair, having a long nap and a dull sheen.
zibeline	3.
	syl	zib+el+ine
	pron	<1zib*2lIn>, <-lin>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or resembling a sable.
zibet	ety	C16: from Medieval Latin zibethum, from Arabic zab*_ad #7civet 
zibet	0.
	syl	zib+et
	pron	<1zibit>
	pos	n.
	def	a large civet, of S and SE Asia, having tawny fur marked with black spots and stripes.
Florenz	infl
	head	Ziegfeld
	syl	Flor:enz
	pron	<1flor*nz>
	pos	n.
Ziegfeld	0.
	syl	Zieg:feld
	pron	<1zEg2feld>
	pos	n.
	def	1869-1932, U.S. theatrical producer, noted for his series of extravagant revues (1907-31), known as the Ziegfeld Follies.
Ziegler catalyst	ety	C20: named after Carl Ziegler (1898-1973), German chemist
Ziegler catalyst	0.
	syl	Zieg:ler cat:a+lyst
	pron	<1zEgl*>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of catalysts, such as titanium trichloride (TiCl\3) and aluminium alkyl (Al(CH\3)\3), that produce stereospecific polymers.
ziff	ety	C20: of unknown origin
ziff	0.
	syl	ziff
	pron	<zif>
	pos	n.
	qual	Austral. informal.
	def	a beard.
ziggurat	ety	C19: from Assyrian ziqqurati summit, height
zikkurat	infl
	head	ziggurat
	or	zikurat
	syl	zik+ku+rat
	pron	<1ziku2r@t>
	pos	n.
zikurat	infl
	head	ziggurat
	or	zikkurat
	syl	zik:u+rat
	pron	<1ziku2r@t>
	pos	n.
ziggurat	0.
	syl	zig+gu+rat
	pron	<1zigu2r@t>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of rectangular temple tower or tiered mound erected by the Sumerians, Akkadians, and Babylonians in Mesopotamia. The tower of Babel is thought to be one of these.
zigzag	ety	C18: from French, from German zickzack, from Zacke point, jagged projection; see #7tack %1
zigzag	1.
	syl	zig+zag
	pron	<1zig2z@g>
	pos	n.
	def	a line or course characterized by sharp turns in alternating directions.
zigzag	2.
	syl	zig+zag
	pron	<1zig2z@g>
	pos	n.
	def	one of the series of such turns.
zigzag	3.
	syl	zig+zag
	pron	<1zig2z@g>
	pos	n.
	def	something having the form of a zigzag.
zigzag	4.
	syl	zig+zag
	pron	<1zig2z@g>
	pos	adj.
	usage	usually prenominal
	def	formed in or proceeding in a zigzag.
zigzags	infl
	head	zigzag
	syl	zig+zags
	pos	vb.
zigzagging	infl
	head	zigzag
	syl	zig+zag+ging
	pos	vb.
zigzagged	infl
	head	zigzag
	syl	zig+zagged.
	pos	vb.
zigzag	5.
	syl	zig+zag
	pron	<1zig2z@g>
	pos	vb.
	def	to proceed or cause to proceed in a zigzag.
zigzag	6.
	syl	zig+zag
	pron	<1zig2z@g>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to form into a zigzag.
zigzaggedness	sub
	head	zigzag
	syl	zig+2zag+ged+ness
	pos	n.
zigzagger	1.
	syl	zig+zag+ger
	pron	<1zig2z@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	a person or thing that zigzags.
zigzagger	2.
	syl	zig+zag+ger
	pron	<1zig2z@g*>
	pos	n.
	def	an attachment on a sewing machine for sewing zigzag stitches, as for joining two pieces of material.
zila	ety	C19: from Hindi dilah division, from Arabic dil` part
zilla	infl
	head	zila
	or	zillah
	syl	zil+la
	pron	<1zila:>
	pos	n.
zillah	infl
	head	zila
	or	zilla
	syl	zil+lah
	pron	<1zila:>
	pos	n.
zila	0.
	syl	zi:la
	pron	<1zila:>
	pos	n.
	def	an administrative district in India.
zila parishad	ety	Hindi, from zila` district (from Arabic dil` part)+ parishad assembly, council
zila parishad	0.
	syl	zi:la pa+ri+shad
	pron	<1p^riS*d>
	pos	n.
	def	a district council in India.
zilch	ety	C20: of uncertain origin
zilch	0.
	syl	zilch
	pron	<zilC>
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	nothing.
zillions	infl
	head	zillion
	or	zillion
	syl	zil+lions
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zillion	infl
	or	zillions
	syl	zil+lion.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zillion	1.
	syl	zil+lion
	pron	<1zilj*n>
	pos	n.
	mod	often; pl.
	qual	Informal.
	def	an extremely large but unspecified number, quantity, or amount.
	exam	1	zillions of flies in this camp.
zillion	2.a.
	syl	zil+lion
	pron	<1zilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	def	amounting to a zillion.
	exam	1	a zillion different problems.
zillion	2.b.
	syl	zil+lion
	pron	<1zilj*n>
	pos	determiner.
	qual	Informal.
	usage	as pronoun
	exam	1	I found a zillion under the sink.
Zilpah	0.
	syl	Zil:pah
	pron	<1zilp*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Old Testament.
	def	Leah's maidservant, who bore Gad and Asher to Jacob (Genesis 30:10-13).
Zimbabwe	1.
	syl	Zim+ba+bwe
	pron	<zim1ba:bwi>, <-wA>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (used esp. by those seeking independence under majority rule) for {Rhodesia}.
Zimbabwe	2.
	syl	Zim+ba+bwe
	pron	<zim1ba:bwi>, <-wA>
	pos	n.
	def	a ruined fortified settlement in Rhodesia, which at its height, in the 15th century, was probably the capital of an empire covering SE Africa.
zinc	ety	C17: from German Zink, perhaps from Zinke prong, from its jagged appearance in the furnace
zinc	1.
	syl	zinc
	pron	<ziGk>
	pos	n.
	def	a brittle bluish-white metallic element that becomes coated with a corrosion-resistant layer in moist air and occurs chiefly in sphalerite and smithsonite. It is a constituent of several alloys, esp. brass and nickel-silver, and is used in die-casting, galvanizing metals, and in battery elec?!trodes. Symbol: Zn; atomic no.: 30; atomic wt.: 65.37; valency: 2; relative density: 7.133; melting pt.: 419.58?%C; boiling pt.: 907?%C.
zinc	2.
	syl	zinc
	pron	<ziGk>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	corrugated galvanized iron.
zincic	sub
	head	zinc
	syl	zinc+ic
	pos	adj.
zincous	sub
	head	zinc
	or	zincoid
	syl	zinc+ous
	pos	adj.
zincoid	sub
	head	zinc
	or	zincous
	syl	zinc+oid
	pos	adj.
zincky	sub
	head	zinc
	syl	zinck:y
	pos	adj.
zincy	sub
	head	zinc
	or	zinky
	syl	zinc:y
	pos	adj.
zinky	sub
	head	zinc
	or	zincy
	syl	zink:y
	pos	adj.
zincate	0.
	syl	zin+cate
	pron	<1ziGkAt>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a class of salts derived from the amphoteric hydroxide of zinc, Zn(OH)\2, often thought of as the acid H\2ZnO\2.
zinc blende	0.
	syl	zinc blende
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {sphalerite}.
zinc chloride	0.
	syl	zinc chlo+ride
	pos	n.
	def	a white odourless soluble poisonous granular solid used in manufacturing parchment paper and vulcanized fibre and in preserving wood. It is also a soldering flux, em?!balming agent, and a medical astringent and antiseptic. Formula: ZnCl\2 Also called: {butter of zinc}.
zinciferous	0.
	syl	zinc+if+er+ous
	pron	<ziG1kif*r*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	containing or yielding zinc.
zincite	0.
	syl	zinc+ite
	pron	<1ziGkIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a red or yellow mineral consisting of zinc oxide in hexagonal crystalline form. It occurs in metamorphosed limestone. Formula: ZnO.
zinckenite	0.
	syl	zinck+en+ite
	pron	<1ziGk*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {zinkenite}.
zincograph	1.
	syl	zin+co+graph
	pron	<1ziGk*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a printing plate made by zincography.
zincograph	2.
	syl	zin+co+graph
	pron	<1ziGk*2gra:f>, <-2gr@f>
	pos	n.
	def	a print taken from such a plate.
zincography	0.
	syl	zin+cog+ra+phy
	pron	<ziG1kogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the art or process of engraving zinc to form a printing plate.
zincographer	sub
	head	zincography
	syl	zin+1cog+ra+pher
	pos	n.
zincographic	sub
	head	zincography
	or	zincographical
	syl	zin+co+graph+ic
	pron	<2ziGk*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
zincographical	sub
	head	zincography
	or	zincographic
	syl	zin+co+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zinc ointment	0.
	syl	zinc oint+ment
	pos	n.
	def	a medicinal ointment consisting of zinc oxide, petrolatum, and paraffin, used to treat certain skin diseases.
zinc oxide	0.
	syl	zinc ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white insoluble powder used as a pigment in paints ({zinc white} or {Chinese white}) , cosmetics, glass, and printing inks. It is an antiseptic and astringent and is used in making zinc ointment. Formula: ZnO. Also called: {flowers of zinc, philosopher's wool}.
zinc sulphate	0.
	syl	zinc sul+phate
	pos	n.
	def	a colourless soluble crystalline substance usually existing as the heptahydrate or monohydrate: used as a mordant, in preserving wood and skins, and in the electro?!deposition of zinc. Formula: ZnSO\4. Also called: {white vitriol, zinc vitriol}.
zinc white	0.
	syl	zinc white
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {Chinese white}.
zindabad	ety	Hindi, from Persian
zindabad	0.
	syl	zin+da+bad
	pron	<1zinda:2ba:d>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Indian.
	def	long live: used as part of a slogan in India, Pakistan, etc. Compare {murdabad}.
Zinfandel	ety	C19: of unknown origin
Zinfandel	0.
	syl	Zin+fan+del
	pron	<1zinf*n2del>
	pos	n.
	def	a Californian wine grape originally transplanted from Europe and producing a quick-maturing fruity red wine.
zing	ety	C20: of imitative origin
zing	1.
	syl	zing
	pron	<ziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	a short high-pitched buzzing sound, as of a bullet or vibrating string.
zing	2.
	syl	zing
	pron	<ziG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	vitality; zest.
zing	3.
	syl	zing
	pron	<ziG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Informal.
	def	to make or move with or as if with a high-pitched buzzing sound.
zingy	sub
	head	zing
	syl	zing:y
	pos	adj.
zingaro	ety	C16: ultimately from Greek Athinganoi name of an oriental people
zingara	alt
	head	zingaro
	or	zingaro
	syl	zin+ga+ra
	pron	<1tsiGga2ra>
	mod	fem.
zingari	infl
	head	zingaro
	or	zingare
	syl	zin+ga+ri
	pron	<-2ri>
	mod	fem.
	qual	Italian. n., pl.
zingare	infl
	head	zingaro
	or	zingari
	syl	zin+ga+re
	pron	<-2rA>
	mod	fem.
zingaro	0.
	or	zingara
	syl	zin+ga+ro
	pron	<1tsiGga2ro>
	def	an Italian Gypsy.
zingiberaceous	ety	C19: via New Latin from zingiber #7ginger 
zingiberaceous	0.
	syl	zin+gi+ber:a+ceous
	pron	<2zinJib*1rAS*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the a family of tropical aromatic plants that typically have fleshy rhizomes and flowers in spikes or clusters: includes ginger and the plants yielding arrowroot and turmeric.
zinjanthropus	ety	C20: New Latin, from Arabic Zinj East Africa+Greek anthr*_opos man
zinjanthropus	0.
	syl	zin+jan+thro+pus
	pron	<zin1J@nTr*p*s>
	pos	n.
	def	a type of australopithecine, (formerly remains of which were discovered in the Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania in 1959.
zinkenite	ety	C19: named after J. K. L. Zincken (1790-1862), German mineralogist
zinckenite	alt
	head	zinkenite
	or	zinkenite
	syl	zinck+en+ite
	pron	<1ziGk*2nIt>
	pos	n.
zinkenite	0.
	or	zinckenite
	syl	zin+ken+ite
	pron	<1ziGk*2nIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a steel-grey metallic mineral consisting of a sulphide of lead and antimony. Formula: PbSb\2S\4.
zinnia	0.
	syl	zin+ni:a
	pron	<1zini*>
	pos	n.
	def	any annual or perennial plant of the genus of tropical and subtropical America, having solitary heads of brightly coloured flowers: family (composites).
Zinovievsk	0.
	syl	Zi+nov+ievsk
	pron	Russian <zi1ncvjifsk>
	pos	n.
	def	a former name (1924-36) for {Kirovograd}.
Zinzendorf	0.
	syl	Zin:zen:dorf
	pron	German <1tsintsN2dcrf>
	pos	n.
	def	Count {Ni@.ko@.la@.us Lud@.wig von} (#!ni$:kola$us #!lu$:tv$I*,c f@$n). 1700-60, German religious reformer, who organized the Moravian Church.
Sion	alt
	head	Zion
	or	Zion
	syl	Si:on
	pos	n.
Zion	1.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the hill on which the city of Jerusalem stands.
Zion	2.a.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the ancient Israelites of the Bible.
Zion	2.b.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the modern Jewish nation.
Zion	2.c.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	Israel as the national home of the Jewish people.
Zion	3.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Christianity.
	def	heaven regarded as the city of God and the final abode of his elect.
Zion	4.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	any form of social organization, way of life, or life after death regarded as an ultimate goal.
Zion	5.a.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a religious community or its site, re?!garded as chosen by God and under his special protection.
Zion	5.b.
	or	Sion
	syl	Zi:on
	pron	<1zI*n>
	pos	n.
	def	an@T ideal@T theocratic@T community, @T esp.@T any@T of @T the@T Christian Churches regarded as such a community.
Zionism	1.
	syl	Zi+on+ism
	pron	<1zI*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a political movement for the establishment and support of a national homeland for Jews in Palestine, now concerned chiefly with the development of the modern state of Israel.
Zionism	2.
	syl	Zi+on+ism
	pron	<1zI*2niz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a policy or movement for Jews to return to Palestine from the Diaspora.
Zionist	sub
	head	Zionism
	syl	Zi+on+ist
	pos	n. adj.
Zionistic	sub
	head	Zionism
	syl	Zi+on+1is+tic
	pos	adj.
zip	1.a.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	n.
	def	Also called: {zip fastener}. a fastening device operating by means of two parallel rows of metal or plastic teeth on either side of a closure that are interlocked by a sliding tab. U.S. term: {zipper}.
zip	1.b.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	n.
	usage	modifier
	def	having or equipped with such a device.
	exam	1	a zip bag.
zip	2.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	n.
	def	a short sharp whizzing sound, as of a passing bullet.
zip	3.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	n.
	qual	Informal.
	def	energy; vigour; vitality.
zips	infl
	head	zip
	syl	zips
	pos	vb.
zipping	infl
	head	zip
	syl	zip+ping
	pos	vb.
zipped	infl
	head	zip
	syl	zipped.
	pos	vb.
zip	4.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	usage	often foll. by up
	def	to fasten (clothing, etc.) with a zip.
zip	5.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move with a zip.
	exam	1	the bullet zipped past.
zip	6.
	syl	zip
	pron	<zip>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	often foll. by along, through, etc.
	def	to hurry; rush.
	exam	1	they zipped through town.
Zipangu	0.
	syl	Zi:pan:gu
	pron	<zi1p@Ggu:>
	pos	n.
	def	Marco Polo's name for {Cipango}.
zip code	ety	C20: from zone improvement plan 
zip code	0.
	syl	zip code
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. equivalent of {postcode}.
zip gun	0.
	syl	zip gun
	pos	n.
	qual	U.S. slang.
	def	a crude homemade pistol, esp. one powered by a spring or rubber band.
zipper	0.
	syl	zip+per
	pron	<1zip*>
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. word for {zip} (sense 1a.).
zippier	infl
	head	zippy
	syl	zip+pi+er
	pos	adj.
zippiest	infl
	head	zippy
	syl	zip+pi+est.
	pos	adj.
zippy	0.
	syl	zip+py
	pron	<1zipi>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Informal.
	def	full of energy; lively.
zircalloy	0.
	syl	zirc+al+loy
	pron	<zR:k1@lci>
	pos	n.
	def	an alloy of zirconium containing small amounts of tin, chromium, and nickel. It is used in pressurized-water reactors.
zircon	ety	C18: from German Zirkon, from French jargon, via Italian and Arabic, from Persian zarg*_un golden
zircon	0.
	syl	zir+con
	pron	<1zR:kon>
	pos	n.
	def	a reddish-brown, grey, green, blue, or colourless hard mineral consisting of zirconium silicate in tetragonal crystalline form with hafnium and some rare earths as impurities. It occurs principally in igneous rocks and is an important source of zirconium, zirconia, and hafnia: it is used as a gemstone and a refractory. Formula: ZrSiO\4.
zirconia	0.
	syl	zir+co+ni:a
	pron	<zR:1k*uni*>
	pos	n.
	def	another name (not in technical usage) for {zirconium oxide}.
zirconium	ety	C19: from New Latin; see #7zircon 
zirconium	0.
	syl	zir+co+ni:um
	pron	<zR:1k*uni*m>
	pos	n.
	def	a greyish-white metallic element, occurring chiefly in zircon, that is exceptionally corrosion-resistant and has low neutron absorption. It is used as a coating in nuclear and chemical plants, as a deoxidizer in steel, and alloyed with niobium in superconductive magnets. Symbol: Zr; atomic no.: 40; atomic wt.: 91.22; valency: 2, 3, or 4; relative density: 6.51; melting pt.: 1852?%C; boiling pt.: 4377?%C.
zirconic	sub
	head	zirconium
	syl	zir+con+ic
	pron	<zR:1konik>
	pos	adj.
zirconium oxide	0.
	syl	zir+co+ni:um ox+ide
	pos	n.
	def	a white amorphous powder that is insoluble in water and highly refractory, used as a pigment for paints, a catalyst, and an abrasive. Formula: ZrO\2. Also called: {zirconia}.
vZivzka	alt
	head	Ziska
	or	Ziska
	syl	*vZi*vz:ka
	pron	Czech <1ZiSka>
	pos	n.
Jan	infl
	head	Ziska
	syl	Jan
	pos	n.
Ziska	0.
	or	vZivzka
	syl	Zis:ka
	pron	<1zisk*>
	pos	n.
	usage	jan). ??1370-1424, Bohemian soldier, who successfully led the Hussite rebellion (1420-24
	def	against emperor Sigismund.
zither	ety	C19: from German, from Latin cithara, from Greek kithara 
zither	0.
	syl	zith+er
	pron	<1zi@d*>
	pos	n.
	def	a plucked musical instrument consisting of numerous strings stretched over a resonating box, a few of which may be stopped on a fretted fingerboard.
zitherist	sub
	head	zither
	syl	zith+er+ist
	pos	n.
zizith	ety	from Hebrew s*_is*_ith 
zizith	0.
	syl	zi+zith
	pron	<1tsitsis>, <tsE1tsEt>
	pos	n.
	mod	functioning as; sing. pl.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	the tassels or fringes of thread attached to the four corners of the tallith.
Zlatoust	0.
	syl	Zla+to+ust
	pron	Russian <zl*ta1ust>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the central Soviet Union, on the Ay river: one of the chief metallurgical centres of the Urals. Pop.: 191000 (1975 est.).
zloty	ety	from Polish: golden, from zlyoto gold; related to Russian zoloto gold
zlotys	infl
	head	zloty
	or	zloty
	syl	zlo+tys
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zloty	infl
	or	zlotys
	syl	zlo+ty.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zloty	0.
	syl	zlo+ty
	pron	<1zloti>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard monetary unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy.
Zn	0.
	syl	Zn
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	zinc.
zo	ety	C20: from Tibetan
zho	alt
	head	zo
	or	zhos
	syl	zho
	pron	<z*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dzo	infl
	head	zo
	or	zho
	syl	dzo
	pron	<z*u>
	pos	n.
zos	infl
	head	zo
	or	zo
	syl	zos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zhos	infl
	head	zo
	or	zho
	syl	zhos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dzos	infl
	head	zo
	or	dzo
	syl	dzos
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
dzo	infl
	head	zo
	or	dzos
	syl	dzo.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zo	0.
	or	zos
	syl	zo
	pron	<z*u>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
	def	a Tibetan breed of cattle, developed by crossing the yak with common cattle.
zo-	0.
	syl	zo-
	usage	combining form.
	def	variant of {zoo-} before a vowel.
zoa	0.
	syl	zo:a
	pron	<1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	def	the plural of {zoon}.
-zoa	ety	from New Latin, from Greek z*_oia, plural of z*_oion animal, living being
-zoa	0.
	syl	-zo:a
	usage	suffix forming plural proper nouns.
	def	indicating groups of animal organisms.
	exam	1	Protozoa.
zoaeae	infl
	head	zoaea
	or	zoaeas
	syl	zo:ae:ae
	pron	<z*u1EE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoaeas	infl
	head	zoaea
	or	zoaeae
	syl	zo:ae:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoaea	0.
	syl	zo:ae:a
	pron	<z*u1E*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {zoea}.
Zoan	0.
	syl	Zo:an
	pron	<1z*u@n>
	pos	n.
	def	the Biblical name for {Tanis}.
zod	0.
	syl	zod.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	zodiac.
zodiac	ety	C14: from Old French zodiaque, from Latin z*_odiacus, from Greek z*_oidiakos (kuklos) (circle) of signs, from z*_oidion animal sign, carved figure, from z*_oion animal
zodiac	1.
	syl	zo+di+ac
	pron	<1z*udi2@k>
	pos	n.
	def	an imaginary belt extending 8?% either side of the ecliptic, which contains the 12 {zodiacal constellations} and within which the moon and planets appear to move. It is divided into 12 equal areas, called {signs of the zodiac}, each named after the constellation in which it once lay.
zodiac	2.
	syl	zo+di+ac
	pron	<1z*udi2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Astrology.
	def	a diagram, usually circular, representing this belt and showing the symbols, illustrations, etc., associated with each of the 12 signs of the zodiac, used to predict the future.
zodiac	3.
	syl	zo+di+ac
	pron	<1z*udi2@k>
	pos	n.
	qual	Rare.
	def	a complete circuit; circle.
zodiacal	sub
	head	zodiac
	syl	zo+di:a+cal
	pron	<z*u1dI*k*l>
	pos	adj.
zodiacal constellation	0.
	syl	zo+di:a+cal con+stel+la+tion
	pos	n.
	def	any of the 12 constellations after which the signs of the zodiac are named: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, or Pisces.
zodiacal light	0.
	syl	zo+di:a+cal light
	pos	n.
	def	a very faint cone of light in the sky, visible in the east just before sunrise and in the west just after sunset. It is probably due to the reflection of sunlight from cosmic dust in the plane of the ecliptic.
zoea	ety	C20: New Latin, from Greek z*_o*_e life
zoaea	alt
	head	zoea
	or	zoea
	syl	zo:ae:a
	pron	<z*u1E*>
	pos	n.
zoeae	infl
	head	zoea
	or	zoeas
	syl	zo:e:ae
	pron	<z*u1EE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoaeae	infl
	head	zoea
	or	zoaeas
	syl	zo:ae:ae
	pron	<z*u1EE>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoeas	infl
	head	zoea
	or	zoeae
	syl	zo:e:as
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoaeas	infl
	head	zoea
	or	zoaeae
	syl	zo:ae:as.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoea	0.
	or	zoaea
	syl	zo:e:a
	pron	<z*u1E*>
	pos	n.
	def	the free-swimming larva of a crab or related crustacean, which has well-developed abdominal appendages and may bear one or more spines.
John	infl
	head	Zoffany
	syl	John
	pos	n.
Zoffany	0.
	syl	Zof:fa:ny
	pron	<1zof*ni>
	pos	n.
	def	or {Jo@.hann} ??1733-1810, British painter, esp. of portraits; born in Germany.
Zohar	0.
	syl	Zo+har
	pron	<1z*uha:>
	pos	n.
	qual	Judaism.
	def	a mystical work, consisting of a commentary on parts of the Pentateuch and the Hagiographa, probably composed in the 2nd century #7a.d.
zoisite	ety	C19: from German Zoisit; named after Baron Sigismund Zois von Edelstein (1747-1819), Slovenian nobleman; see {-#7ite %1}
zoisite	0.
	syl	zois+ite
	pron	<1zci2sIt>
	pos	n.
	def	a grey, brown, or pink mineral consisting of hydrated calcium aluminium silicate in orthorhombic crystalline form. Formula: Ca\2Al\3(SiO\4)\3(OH).
'Emile	infl
	head	Zola
	syl	*'E:mile
	pron	<A1mil>
	pos	n.
Zola	0.
	syl	Zo:la
	pron	<1z*ul*>, French <zc1la>
	pos	n.
	def	1840-1902, French novelist and critic; chief exponent of naturalism. In (1871-93), a cycle of 20 novels, he explains the behaviour of his characters in terms of their heredity: it includes (1877), (1880), (1885), and @T (1887). He@T is@T also@T noted@T for@T his @T defence@T of Dreyfus in his pamphlet (1898).
Zollverein	ety	C19: from Zoll tax, {#7toll %2#7+} Verein union
Zollverein	0.
	syl	Zoll+ver+ein
	pron	German. <1tsclfer2In>
	pos	n.
	def	the customs union of German states organized in the early 1830s under Prussian auspices.
Zomba	0.
	syl	Zom+ba
	pron	<1zomb*>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S Malawi: the capital of Malawi until 1971. Pop.: 20000 (1970 est.).
zombie	ety	from Kongo zumbi good-luck fetish
zombi	alt
	head	zombie
	or	zombie
	syl	zom+bi
	pron	<1zombi>
	pos	n.
zombies	infl
	head	zombie
	or	zombis
	syl	zom+bies
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zombis	infl
	head	zombie
	or	zombies
	syl	zom+bis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zombie	1.
	or	zombi
	syl	zom+bie
	pron	<1zombi>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is or appears to be lifeless, apathetic, or totally lacking in independent judgment; automaton.
zombie	2.
	or	zombi
	syl	zom+bie
	pron	<1zombi>
	pos	n.
	def	a supernatural spirit that reanimates a dead body.
zombie	3.
	or	zombi
	syl	zom+bie
	pron	<1zombi>
	pos	n.
	def	a corpse brought to life in this manner.
zombie	4.
	or	zombi
	syl	zom+bie
	pron	<1zombi>
	pos	n.
	def	the snake god of voodoo cults in the West Indies, esp. Haiti, and in scattered areas of the southern U.S.
zombie	5.
	or	zombi
	syl	zom+bie
	pron	<1zombi>
	pos	n.
	def	the python god revered in parts of West Africa.
zombiism	sub
	head	zombie
	syl	zom+bi+ism
	pos	n.
zonary	alt
	head	zonal
	or	zonal
	syl	zon:a+ry
	pron	<1z*un*ri>
	pos	adj.
zonal	0.
	or	zonary
	syl	zon+al
	pron	<1z*unL>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or of the nature of a zone.
zonally	sub
	head	zonal
	syl	zon+al+ly
	pos	adv.
zonal soil	0.
	syl	zon+al soil
	pos	n.
	def	soil having a profile determined mainly by the local climate and vegetation. Compare {azonal soil, intrazonal soil}.
zonated	alt
	head	zonate
	or	zonate
	syl	zo+nat+ed
	pos	adj.
zonate	0.
	or	zonated
	syl	zon+ate
	pron	<1z*unAt>
	pos	adj.
	def	marked with, divided into, or arranged in zones.
zonation	0.
	syl	zo+na+tion
	pron	<z*u1nAS*n>
	pos	n.
	def	arrangement in zones; zonate formation.
Zond	0.
	syl	Zond
	pron	<zond>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a series of unmanned Soviet spacecraft, first launched in 1964 as interplanetary space probes, the most successful of which, {Zond 3}, sent back photographs of the hidden side of the moon in 1965.
zone	ety	C15: from Latin z*_ona girdle, climatic zone, from Greek z*_on*_e 
zone	1.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a region, area, or section characterized by some distinctive feature or quality.
zone	2.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	def	a sphere of thought, disagreement, argument, etc.
zone	3.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	def	an area subject to a particular political, military, or government function, use, or jurisdiction.
	exam	1	a demilitarized zone.
zone	4.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geography.
	usage	often cap.
	def	one of the divisions of the earth's surface, esp. divided into latitudinal belts according to temperature. See {Torrid Zone, Frigid Zone, Temperate Zone}.
zone	5.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Geology.
	def	a distinctive layer or region of rock, characterized by particular fossils, metamorphism, structural deformity, etc.
zone	6.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Ecology.
	def	an area, esp. a belt of land, having a particular flora and fauna determined by the prevailing environmental conditions.
zone	7.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Maths.
	def	a portion of a sphere between two parallel planes intersecting the sphere.
zone	8.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	n.
	qual	Archaic or literary.
	def	a girdle or belt.
zone	9.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to divide into zones, as for different use, jurisdiction, activities, etc.
zone	10.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to designate as a zone.
zone	11.
	syl	zone
	pron	<z*un>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	def	to mark with or divide into zones.
zone refining	0.
	syl	zone re+fin+ing
	pos	n.
	def	a technique for producing solids of extreme purity, esp. for use in semiconductors. The material, in the form of a bar, is melted in one small region that is passed along the solid. Impurities concentrate in the melt and are moved to the end of the bar.
zonetime	0.
	syl	zone+time
	pron	<1z*un2tIm>
	pos	n.
	def	the standard time of the time zone in which a ship is located at sea, each zone extending 7@2#800914 ?% to each side of a meridian.
zonked	ety	C20: of imitative origin
zonked	0.
	syl	zonked
	pron	<zonkt>
	pos	adj.
	qual	Slang.
	def	highly intoxicated from drugs or alcohol.
zonule	ety	C19: from New Latin z*_onula a little #7zone 
zonule	0.
	syl	zon+ule
	pron	<1zonju:l>
	pos	n.
	def	a small zone, band, or area.
zonular	sub
	head	zonule
	syl	zon:u+lar
	pron	<1zonjul*>
	pos	adj.
zoo	ety	C19: shortened from zoological gardens (originally applied to those in London)
zoos	infl
	head	zoo
	syl	zoos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoo	0.
	syl	zoo
	pron	<zu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a place where live animals are kept, studied, bred, and exhibited to the public. Formal term: {zoological garden}.
zoo-	ety	from Greek z*_oion animal
zoochemistry	0.
	syl	zo:o+chem+is+try
	pron	<2z*u*1kemistri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of biochemistry that is concerned with the constituents of an animal's body.
zoochemical	sub
	head	zoochemistry
	syl	zo:o+1chem:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zoochore	0.
	syl	zo:o+chore
	pron	<1z*u*2kc:>
	pos	n.
	def	a plant the spores or seeds of which are dispersed by animals.
zoogeography	0.
	syl	zo:o+ge:og+ra+phy
	pron	<2z*u*Ji1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the geographical distribution of animals.
zoogeographer	sub
	head	zoogeography
	syl	zo:o+ge:1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
zoogeographic	sub
	head	zoogeography
	or	zoogeographical
	syl	zo:o+ge:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2z*u*2Ji*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
zoogeographical	sub
	head	zoogeography
	or	zoogeographic
	syl	zo:o+2ge:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zoogeographically	sub
	head	zoogeography
	syl	zo:o+2ge:o+1graph:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
zoogloea	ety	C19: #7zoo -#7+ New Latin gloea glue, from Greek gloia 
zoogloea	0.
	syl	zo:o+gloe:a
	pron	<2z*u*1glE*>
	pos	n.
	def	a mass of bacteria adhering together by a jelly-like substance derived from their cell walls.
zoogloeal	sub
	head	zoogloea
	syl	zo:o+1gloe:al
	pos	adj.
zoography	0.
	syl	zo+og+ra+phy
	pron	<z*u1ogr*fi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the description of animals.
zoographer	sub
	head	zoography
	syl	zo+1og+ra+pher
	pos	n.
zoographic	sub
	head	zoography
	or	zoographical
	syl	zo:o+graph+ic
	pron	<2z*u*1gr@fik>
	pos	adj.
zoographical	sub
	head	zoography
	or	zoographic
	syl	zo:o+1graph:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zooid	1.
	syl	zo+oid
	pron	<1z*ucid>
	pos	n.
	def	any independent animal body, such as an individual of a coelenterate colony.
zooid	2.
	syl	zo+oid
	pron	<1z*ucid>
	pos	n.
	def	a motile cell or body, such as a gamete, produced by an organism.
zool	1.
	syl	zool.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	zoological.
zool	2.
	syl	zool.
	qual	abbrev. for:
	def	zoology.
zoolatry	1.
	syl	zo+ol:a+try
	pron	<z*u1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	usage	esp. in ancient or primitive religions
	def	the worship of animals as the incarnations of certain deities, symbols of particular qualities or natural forces, etc.
zoolatry	2.
	syl	zo+ol:a+try
	pron	<z*u1ol*tri>
	pos	n.
	def	extreme or excessive devotion to animals, particularly domestic pets.
zoolater	sub
	head	zoolatry
	syl	zo+1ol+at+er
	pos	n.
zoolatrous	sub
	head	zoolatry
	syl	zo+1ol:a+trous
	pos	adj.
zoological garden	0.
	syl	zo:o+log:i+cal gar+den
	pos	n.
	def	the formal term for {zoo}.
zoologies	infl
	head	zoology
	syl	zo+ol+o:gies.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoology	1.
	syl	zo+ol+o:gy
	pron	<z*u1ol*Ji>, <zu:->
	pos	n.
	def	the study of animals, including their classification, structure, physiology, and history.
zoology	2.
	syl	zo+ol+o:gy
	pron	<z*u1ol*Ji>, <zu:->
	pos	n.
	def	the biological characteristics of a particular animal or animal group.
zoology	3.
	syl	zo+ol+o:gy
	pron	<z*u1ol*Ji>, <zu:->
	pos	n.
	def	the fauna characteristic of a particular region.
zoology	4.
	syl	zo+ol+o:gy
	pron	<z*u1ol*Ji>, <zu:->
	pos	n.
	def	a book, treatise, etc., dealing with any aspect of the study of animals.
zoological	sub
	head	zoology
	syl	zo:o+log:i+cal
	pron	<2z*u*1loJikL>, <2zu:*->
	pos	adj.
zoologist	sub
	head	zoology
	syl	zo+1ol:o+gist
	pos	n.
zoom	1.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to make or cause to make a continuous buzzing or humming sound.
zoom	2.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to move or cause to move with such a sound.
zoom	3.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	def	to move very rapidly; rush.
	exam	1	we zoomed through town.
zoom	4.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	vb.
	def	to cause (an aircraft) to climb briefly at an unusually steep angle, or (of an aircraft) to climb in this way.
zoom	5.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	vb.
	mod	intr.
	usage	of prices
	def	to rise rapidly.
zoom	6.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	the sound or act of zooming.
zoom	7.
	syl	zoom
	pron	<zu:m>
	pos	n.
	def	See {zoom lens}.
zoometry	0.
	syl	zo+om+e:try
	pron	<z*u1omitri>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the relative length or size of the different parts of an animal or animals.
zoometric	sub
	head	zoometry
	or	zoometrical
	syl	zo:o+met+ric
	pron	<2z*u*1metrik>
	pos	adj.
zoometrical	sub
	head	zoometry
	or	zoometric
	syl	zo:o+1met+ri+cal
	pos	adj.
out	alt
	head	zoom in
	or	zoom in
	syl	out
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
zoom in	0.
	or	out
	syl	zoom in
	pos	vb. adv.
	mod	intr.
	qual	Photog., films, television.
	def	to rapidly increase or decrease the magnification of the image of a distant object by means of a zoom lens.
zoom lens	0.
	syl	zoom lens
	pos	n.
	def	a lens system that allows the focal length of a camera lens to be varied continuously without altering the sharpness of the image. See also {telephoto lens}.
zoomorphism	1.
	syl	zo:o+mor+phism
	pron	<2z*u*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the conception or representation of deities in the form of animals.
zoomorphism	2.
	syl	zo:o+mor+phism
	pron	<2z*u*1mc:fiz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the use of animal forms or symbols in art, literature, etc.
zoomorphic	sub
	head	zoomorphism
	syl	zo:o+1mor+phic
	pos	adj.
zoon	ety	C19: from New Latin, from Greek z*_oion animal; related to Greek z*_o*_e life
zoa	infl
	head	zoon
	or	zoons
	syl	zo:a
	pron	<1z*u*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoons	infl
	head	zoon
	or	zoa
	syl	zo:ons.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoon	0.
	syl	zo:on
	pron	<1z*uon>
	pos	n.
	def	a less common term for { {zooid} (sense 1)}.
zoonal	sub
	head	zoon
	syl	zo+1on+al
	pos	adj.
-zoon	ety	from Greek z*_oion animal
-zoon	0.
	syl	-zo:on
	pos	n.
	usage	combining form.
	def	indicating an individual animal or an independently moving entity derived from an animal.
	exam	1	spermatozoon.
zoonoses	infl
	head	zoonosis
	syl	zo+on:o+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoonosis	0.
	syl	zo+on:o+sis
	pron	<z*u1on*sis>, <2z*u*1n*usis>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	any infection or disease that is transmitted to man from lower vertebrates.
zoophagous	0.
	syl	zo+oph:a+gous
	pron	<z*u1of*g*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	feeding on animals.
zoophile	0.
	syl	zo:o+phile
	pron	<1z*u*2fIl>
	pos	n.
	def	a person who is devoted to animals and their protection from practices such as vivisection.
zoophilic	sub
	head	zoophile
	syl	zo:o+phil+ic
	pron	<2z*u*1filik>
	pos	adj.
zoophilia	0.
	syl	zo:o+phil:i:a
	pron	<2z*u*1fili*>
	pos	n.
	def	a morbid condition in which a person has a sexual attraction for animals; bestiality.
zoophilism	0.
	syl	zo+oph:i+lism
	pron	<z*u1ofi2liz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the tendency to be emotionally attached to animals.
zoophilous	1.
	syl	zo+oph:i+lous
	pron	<z*u1ofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	usage	of plants
	def	pollinated by animals.
zoophilous	2.
	syl	zo+oph:i+lous
	pron	<z*u1ofil*s>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, characterized by, or relating to zoophilism.
zoophobia	0.
	syl	zo:o+pho+bi:a
	pron	<2z*u*1f*ubi*>
	pos	n.
	def	an unusual or morbid dread of animals.
zoophobous	sub
	head	zoophobia
	syl	zo+oph:o+bous
	pron	<z*u1of*b*s>
	pos	adj.
zoophyte	0.
	syl	zo:o+phyte
	pron	<1z*u*2fIt>
	pos	n.
	def	any animal resembling a plant, such as a sea anemone.
zoophytic	sub
	head	zoophyte
	or	zoophytical
	syl	zo:o+phyt+ic
	pron	<2z*u*1fitik>
	pos	adj.
zoophytical	sub
	head	zoophyte
	or	zoophytic
	syl	zo:o+1phyt:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zooplankton	0.
	syl	zo:o+plank+ton
	pron	<2z*u*1pl@Gkt*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the animal constituent of plankton, which consists mainly of small crustaceans and fish larvae. Compare {phytoplankton}.
zooplasty	0.
	syl	zo:o+plas+ty
	pron	<1z*u*2pl@sti>
	pos	n.
	def	the surgical transplantation to man of animal tissues.
zooplastic	sub
	head	zooplasty
	syl	zo:o+1plas+tic
	pos	adj.
zoosperm	0.
	syl	zo:o+sperm
	pron	<1z*u*2spR:m>
	pos	n.
	def	another word for {spermatozoon}.
zoospermatic	sub
	head	zoosperm
	syl	zo:o+sper+mat+ic
	pron	<2z*u*spR:1m@tik>
	pos	adj.
zoosporangia	infl
	head	zoosporangium
	syl	zo:o+spo+ran+gi:a
	pron	<-Ji*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zoosporangium	0.
	syl	zo:o+spo+ran+gi:um
	pron	<2z*u*spc:1r@nJi*m>
	pos	n.
	qual	Botany.
	def	a sporangium that produces zoospores.
zoosporangial	sub
	head	zoosporangium
	syl	zo:o+spo+1ran+gi:al
	pos	adj.
zoospore	1.
	syl	zo:o+spore
	pron	<1z*u*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	an asexual spore of some algae and fungi that moves by means of flagella.
zoospore	2.
	syl	zo:o+spore
	pron	<1z*u*2spc:>
	pos	n.
	def	one of several spores produced in a saclike body (sporocyst) by some parasitic protozoans. &- {@!zo@.o+#!spor+ic} {zo+os+por+ous} (z$$$u#!$Asp$$r$$s, @!z$$$u$$#!sp@$$:r$$s)
zoosterol	0.
	syl	zo+os+ter+ol
	pron	<z*u1ost*2rol>
	pos	n.
	def	any of a group of animal sterols, such as cholesterol.
zootechnics	0.
	syl	zo:o+tech+nics
	pron	<2z*u*1tekniks>
	pos	n.
	def	the science concerned with the domestication and breeding of animals.
zootomy	0.
	syl	zo+ot:o+my
	pron	<z*u1ot*mi>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of zoology concerned with the dissection and anatomy of animals.
zootomic	sub
	head	zootomy
	or	zootomical
	syl	zo:o+tom+ic
	pron	<2z*u*1tomik>
	pos	adj.
zootomical	sub
	head	zootomy
	or	zootomic
	syl	zo:o+1tom:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zootomically	sub
	head	zootomy
	syl	zo:o+1tom:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
zootomist	sub
	head	zootomy
	syl	zo+1ot:o+mist
	pos	n.
zootoxin	0.
	syl	zo:o+tox+in
	pron	<2z*u*1toksin>
	pos	n.
	def	a toxin, such as snake venom, that is produced by an animal. Compare {phytotoxin}.
zootoxic	sub
	head	zootoxin
	syl	zo:o+1tox+ic
	pos	adj.
zoot suit	0.
	syl	zoot suit
	pron	<zu:t>
	pos	n.
	qual	Slang.
	def	a man's suit consisting of baggy trousers with very tapered bottoms and a long jacket with wide padded shoulders, popular esp. in the U.S. in the 1940s.
zoot-suiter	sub
	head	zoot suit
	syl	zoot-2suit:er
	pos	n.
zorilla	ety	C18: from French, from Spanish zorrillo a little fox, from zorro fox
zorille	alt
	head	zorilla
	or	zorilla
	syl	zo+rille
	pron	<z*1ril>
	pos	n.
zorilla	0.
	or	zorille
	syl	zo+ril+la
	pron	<z*1ril*>
	pos	n.
	def	a skunklike African musteline mammal, having a long black-and-white coat.
Anders Leonhard	infl
	head	Zorn
	syl	An:ders Le:on:hard
	pron	<1and*rs> <1lA:cnard>
	pos	n.
Zorn	0.
	syl	Zorn
	pron	Swedish <so:rn>
	pos	n.
	def	1860-1920, Swedish painter and etcher, esp. of impressionist portraits and landscapes.
Zoroaster	0.
	syl	Zor:o:as:ter
	pron	<2zor*u1@st*>
	pos	n.
	def	Avestan name {Zarathustra}. ??628-??551 #7b.c., Persian prophet; founder of Zoroastrianism.
Zoroastrian	1.
	syl	Zo+ro+as+tri:an
	pron	<2zor*u1@stri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Zoroastrianism or Zoroaster.
Zoroastrian	2.
	syl	Zo+ro+as+tri:an
	pron	<2zor*u1@stri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	a follower of Zoroaster or adherent of Zoroastrianism: in modern times a Gabar or a Parsee.
Zoroastrism	alt
	head	Zoroastrianism
	or	Zoroastrianism
	syl	Zo+ro+as+trism
	pos	n.
Zoroastrianism	0.
	or	Zoroastrism
	syl	Zo+ro+as+tri+an+ism
	pron	<2zor*u1@stri*n2iz*m>
	pos	n.
	def	the dualistic religion founded by the Persian prophet Zoroaster in the late 7th or early 6th centuries #7b.c. and set forth in the sacred writings of the Zend-Avesta. It is based on the concept of a continuous struggle between Ormazd (or Ahura Mazda), the god of creation, light, and goodness, and his arch enemy, Ahriman, the spirit of evil and darkness, and it includes a highly developed ethical code. Also called: {Mazdaism}.
Jos'e	infl
	head	Zorrilla y Moral
	syl	Jo:s*'e
	pron	<$xo1sA>
	pos	n.
Zorrilla y Moral	0.
	syl	Zor:ri:lla y Mo:ral
	pron	Spanish <Tor1ri$ya>, Spanish <i> <mo1ral>
	pos	n.
	def	1817-93, Spanish poet and dramatist, noted for his romantic plays based on national legends, esp. (1844).
zoster	ety	C18: from Latin: shingles, from Greek z*_oster girdle
zoster	0.
	syl	zos+ter
	pron	<1zost*>
	pos	n.
	qual	Pathol.
	def	short for {herpes zoster}.
Zouave	ety	C19: from French, from Zw*_awa, tribal name in Algeria
Zouave	1.
	syl	Zou+ave
	pron	<zu:1a:v>, <zwa:v>
	pos	n.
	usage	formerly
	def	a member of a body of French infantry composed of Algerian recruits noted for their dash, hardiness, and colourful uniforms.
Zouave	2.
	syl	Zou+ave
	pron	<zu:1a:v>, <zwa:v>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of any body of soldiers wearing a similar uniform or otherwise modelled on the French Zouaves, esp. a volunteer in such a unit of the Union Army in the American Civil War.
Zoug	0.
	syl	Zoug
	pos	zug; n.
	def	the French name for {Zug}.
zounds	ety	C16: euphemistic shortening of God's wounds 
zoundswounds	alt
	head	zounds
	or	zounds
	syl	zoundswounds
	pron	<zwaundz>, <zaundz>
	pos	interj.
zounds	0.
	or	zoundswounds
	syl	zounds
	pron	<zaundz>
	pos	interj.
	qual	Archaic.
	def	a mild oath indicating surprise, indignation, etc.
zoysia	ety	C19: from New Latin, named after Karl von Zois (died 1800), German botanist
zoysia	0.
	syl	zoy+si:a
	pron	<1zcizi*>
	pos	n.
	def	any creeping perennial grass of the genus of warm dry regions, having short stiffly pointed leaves: often used for lawns.
ZPG	0.
	syl	Z.P.G.
	qual	abbrev. for
	def	zero population growth.
Zr	0.
	syl	Zr
	usage	the chemical symbol for
	def	zirconium.
Richard Adolf	infl
	head	Zsigmondy
	syl	Ri:chard A:dolf
	pron	<1ri*,cart> <1a:dclf>
	pos	n.
Zsigmondy	0.
	syl	Zsig:mon:dy
	pron	German <1Sigmcndi>
	pos	n.
	def	1865-1929, German chemist, born in Austria, noted for his work on colloidal particles and, with H. Siedentopf, his introduction (1903) of the ultramicroscope: Nobel prize for chemistry 1925.
zucchetto	ety	C19: from Italian, from zucca a gourd, head, from Late Latin cucutia gourd, probably from Latin cucurbita 
zucchettos	infl
	head	zucchetto
	syl	zuc+chet+tos.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zucchetto	0.
	syl	zuc+chet+to
	pron	<tsu:1ket*u>, <su:->, <zu:->
	pos	n.
	qual	R.C. Church.
	def	a small round skullcap worn by certain ecclesiastics and varying in colour according to the rank of the wearer, the Pope wearing white, cardinals red, bishops violet, and others black.
zucchini	ety	Italian, pl. of zucchino a little gourd, from zucca gourd; see #7zucchetto 
zucchini	infl
	or	zucchinis
	syl	zuc+chi+ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zucchinis	infl
	head	zucchini
	or	zucchini
	syl	zuc+chi+nis.
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zucchini	0.
	syl	zuc+chi+ni
	pron	<tsu:1kEni>, <zu:->
	pos	n.
	def	the U.S. name for {courgette}.
Zug	1.
	syl	Zug
	pron	German <tsu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of N central Switzerland: the smallest Swiss canton; mainly German-speaking and Roman Catholic; joined the Swiss Confederation in 1352. Capital: Zug. Pop.: 67996 (1970). Area: 239 sq. km (92 sq. miles).
Zug	2.
	syl	Zug
	pron	German <tsu:k>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in N central Switzerland, the capital of Zug canton, on Lake Zug. Pop.: 22972 (1970).
Lake	3.
	head	Zug
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in N central Switzerland, in Zug and Schwyz cantons. Area: 39 sq. km (15 sq. miles). French name: {Zoug}.
zugzwang	ety	from German, from Zug a pull, tug+ Zwang force, compulsion
zugzwang	1.
	syl	zug+zwang
	pron	German <1tsu:ktsvaG>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chess.
	def	a position in which one player can move only with loss or severe disadvantage.
zugzwang	2.
	syl	zug+zwang
	pron	German <1tsu:ktsvaG>
	pos	vb.
	mod	tr.
	qual	Chess.
	def	to manoeuvre (one's opponent) into a zugzwang.
Zuyder Zee	alt
	head	Zuider Zee
	or	Zuider Zee
	syl	Zuy+der Zee
	pron	<1zId*> <1zE>, Dutch <1z@oid*r> <1zA:>
	pos	n.
Zuider Zee	0.
	or	Zuyder Zee
	syl	Zui+der Zee
	pron	<1zId*> <1zE>, Dutch <1z@oid*r> <1zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	a former inlet of the North Sea in the N coast of the Netherlands: sealed off from the sea by a dam in 1932, dividing it into the Waddenzee and the freshwater IJsselmeer, with several large areas under reclamation.
Zuidholland	0.
	syl	Zuid+hol+land
	pron	<z@oit1hclant>
	pos	n.
	def	the Dutch name for {South Holland}.
Zulus	infl
	head	Zulu
	or	Zulu
	syl	Zu:lus
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zulu	infl
	or	Zulus
	syl	Zu:lu
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zulu	1.
	syl	Zu:lu
	pron	<1zu:lu> <-lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a tall Negroid people of SE Africa, living chiefly in N Natal, who became dominant during the 19th century due to a warrior-clan system organized by the powerful leader, Tchaka.
Zulu	2.
	syl	Zu:lu
	pron	<1zu:lu> <-lu:>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, belonging to the Bantu group of the Niger-Congo family, closely related to Swazi and Xhosa.
Zululand	0.
	syl	Zu+lu+land
	pron	<1zu:lu2l@nd>, <1zu:lu:->
	pos	n.
	def	a region of South Africa, in NE Natal on the Indian Ocean; partly corresponds to Kwazulu bantustan. Chief town: Eshowe. Pop.: 2105509 (1970). Area: 26838 sq. km (10362 sq. miles).
Zungaria	0.
	syl	Zun+gar:i:a
	pron	<zuG1ge*ri*>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Dzungaria}.
Zunis	infl
	head	Zuni
	or	Zuni
	syl	Zu:?~nis
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zuni	infl
	or	Zunis
	syl	Zu:*~ni
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
Zuni	1.
	syl	Zu:?~ni
	pron	<1zu:njE>, <1su:->
	pos	n.
	def	a member of a North American Indian people of W New Mexico.
Zuni	2.
	syl	Zu:?~ni
	pron	<1zu:njE>, <1su:->
	pos	n.
	def	the language of this people, of no known relationship.
Zunian	sub
	head	Zuni
	syl	Zu+?~ni:an
	pos	adj. n.
Francisco de	infl
	head	Zurbar'an
	syl	Fran:cis:co de
	pron	<fran1Tisko> <DA>
	pos	n.
Zurbar'an	0.
	syl	Zur:ba:r*'an
	pron	Spanish <2Tur$Ba1ran>
	pos	n.
	def	1598-1664, Spanish Baroque painter, esp. of religious subjects.
Zurich	1.
	syl	Z*"u+rich
	pron	<1zju*rik>, German <1tsy:ri*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a canton of NE Switzerland: mainly Protestant and German-speaking. Capital: Z*"urich. Pop.: 1107788 (1970). Area: 1729 sq. km (668 sq. miles).
Zurich	2.
	syl	Z*"u+rich
	pron	<1zju*rik>, German <1tsy:ri*,c>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in NE Switzerland, the capital of Z*"urich canton, on Lake Z*"urich: the largest town and industrial centre in Switzerland; centre of the Swiss Reformation; financial centre. Pop.: 396300 (1975 est.).
Lake	3.
	head	Zurich
	syl	Lake.
	def	a lake in N Switzerland, mostly in Z*"urich canton. Area: 89 sq. km (34 sq. miles).
Zuyder Zee	0.
	syl	Zuy+der Zee
	pron	<1zId*> <1zE>, Dutch <1z@oid*r> <1zA:>
	pos	n.
	def	a variant spelling of {Zuider Zee}.
Arnold	1.
	head	Zweig
	syl	Ar:nold
	pron	<1arnclt>
	def	1887-1968, German novelist, famous for his realistic war novel (1927).
Stefan	2.
	head	Zweig
	syl	Ste:fan
	pron	<1Stefan>
	def	1881-1942, Austrian novelist, dramatist, essayist, and poet.
Zwickau	0.
	syl	Zwick:au
	pron	German <1tsvikau>
	pos	n.
	def	a city in S East Germany: Anabaptist movement founded here (1521); coal-mining and industrial centre. Pop.: 122604 (1975 est.).
zwieback	ety	German: twice-baked
zwieback	0.
	syl	zwie+back
	pron	<1zwI2b@k>, <1zwE->, German <1tsvEbak>
	pos	n.
	def	a small type of rusk, which has been baked first as a loaf, then sliced and toasted, usually bought ready-made.
Ulrich	infl
	head	Zwingli
	or	Huldreich
	syl	Ul:rich
	pron	<1ulri*,c>
	pos	n.
Huldreich	infl
	head	Zwingli
	or	Ulrich
	syl	Hul:dreich
	pron	<1hultrI*,c>
	pos	n.
Zwingli	0.
	syl	Zwing:li
	pron	German <1tsviGli>
	pos	n.
	def	1484-1531, Swiss leader of the Reformation, based in Zurich. He denied the Eucharistic presence, holding that the Communion was merely a commemoration of Christ's death.
Zwinglian	1.
	syl	Zwing+li:an
	pron	<1zwiGgli*n>, <1swiGg->, <1tsviG->
	pos	n.
	def	an upholder of the religious doctrines or movement of Zwingli.
Zwinglian	2.
	syl	Zwing+li:an
	pron	<1zwiGgli*n>, <1swiGg->, <1tsviG->
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to Zwingli, his religious movement, or his doctrines, esp. his interpretation of the Eucharist.
Zwinglianism	sub
	head	Zwinglian
	syl	Zwing+li+an+ism
	pos	n.
Zwinglianist	sub
	head	Zwinglian
	syl	Zwing+li+an+ist
	pos	n.
zwitterion	ety	C20: from German Zwitter mongrel+#7ion 
zwitterion	0.
	syl	zwit+ter:i+on
	pron	<1tsvit*r2I*n>
	pos	n.
	qual	Chem.
	def	an ion that carries both a positive and a negative charge.
zwitterionic	sub
	head	zwitterion
	syl	zwit+ter:i+on+ic
	pron	<2tsvit*rI1onik>
	pos	adj.
Zwolle	0.
	syl	Zwol+le
	pron	Dutch <1zwcl*>
	pos	n.
	def	a town in the central Netherlands, capital of Overijssel province. Pop.: 77122 (1973 est.).
Vladimir Kosma	infl
	head	Zworykin
	syl	Vla:di:mir Kos:ma
	pron	<1vl@dimi*> <1kosm*>
	pos	n.
Zworykin	0.
	syl	Zwor:y:kin
	pron	<1zwc:rikin>
	pos	n.
	def	born 1889, U.S. physicist and television pioneer, born in Russia. He developed the first practical television camera.
zygapophyses	infl
	head	zygapophysis
	syl	zyg:a+poph:y+ses
	pron	<-2sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zygapophysis	0.
	syl	zyg:a+poph:y+sis
	pron	<2zig*1pofisis>, <2zIg*->
	pos	n.
	qual	Anatomy, zoology.
	def	one of several processes on a vertebra that articulates with the corresponding process on an adjacent vertebra.
zygapophyseal	sub
	head	zygapophysis
	or	zigapophysial
	syl	zyg+ap:o+phys+e:al
	pron	<2zig@p*1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
zigapophysial	sub
	head	zygapophysis
	or	zygapophyseal
	syl	zig+ap:o+phys+i:al
	pron	<2zig@p*1fizi*l>
	pos	adj.
zygo-	ety	from Greek zugon yoke
zygodactyl	1.
	syl	zy+go+dac+tyl
	pron	<2zIg*u1d@ktil>, <2zig*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also; of the feet of certain birds
	def	having the first and fourth toes directed backwards and the second and third forwards.
zygodactyl	2.
	syl	zy+go+dac+tyl
	pron	<2zIg*u1d@ktil>, <2zig*->
	pos	n.
	usage	also
	def	a zygodactyl bird.
zygodactyl	xref
	syl	zy+go+dac+tyl
	pron	<2zIg*u1d@ktil>, <2zig*->
	pos	adj.
	usage	also
	def	Compare {heterodactyl}.
zygodactylism	sub
	head	zygodactyl
	syl	zy+go+1dac+tyl+ism
	pos	n.
zygoma	ety	C17: via New Latin from Greek, from zugon yoke
zygomata	infl
	head	zygoma
	syl	zy+go+ma+ta
	pron	<-m*t*>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zygoma	0.
	syl	zy+go+ma
	pron	<zI1g*um*>, <zi->
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {zygomatic arch}.
zygomatic	sub
	head	zygoma
	syl	zy+go+mat+ic
	pron	<2zIg*u1m@tik>, <2zig->
	pos	adj.
zygomatic arch	0.
	syl	zy+go+mat+ic arch
	pos	n.
	def	the slender arch of bone that forms a bridge between the cheekbone and the temporal bone on each side of the skull of mammals. Also called: {zygoma}.
zygomatic bone	0.
	syl	zy+go+mat+ic bone
	pos	n.
	def	either of two bones, one on each side of the skull, that form part of the side wall of the eye socket and part of the zygomatic arch; cheekbone. Also called: {malar, malar bone}.
zygomatic process	0.
	syl	zy+go+mat+ic pro+cess
	pos	n.
	def	a slender bony process of the temporal bone that forms part of the zygomatic arch.
zygomorphous	alt
	head	zygomorphic
	or	zygomorphic
	syl	zy+go+mor+phous
	pos	adj.
zygomorphic	0.
	or	zygomorphous
	syl	zy+go+mor+phic
	pron	<2zIg*u1mc:fik>, <2zig->
	pos	adj.
	usage	of a flower
	def	capable of being cut in only one plane so that the two halves are mirror images. See also {actinomorphic}.
zygomorphism	sub
	head	zygomorphic
	or	zygomorphy
	syl	zy+go+1mor+phism
	pos	n.
zygomorphy	sub
	head	zygomorphic
	or	zygomorphism
	syl	zy+go+2mor+phy
	pos	n.
zygophyllaceous	0.
	syl	zy+go+phyl+la+ceous
	pron	<2zIg*ufi1lAS*s>, <2zig->
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or belonging to the an Old World family of flowering plants having pinnate leaves and capsules as fruits: includes the bean caper and guaiacum.
zygophyte	0.
	syl	zy+go+phyte
	pron	<1zIg*u2fIt>, <1zig->
	pos	n.
	def	a plant, such as an alga, that reproduces by means of zygospores.
zygosis	0.
	syl	zy+go+sis
	pron	<zI1g*usis>, <zi->
	pos	n.
	qual	Biology.
	def	another name for {conjugation}.
zygose	sub
	head	zygosis
	syl	zy+gose
	pron	<1zIg*us>, <1zig->
	pos	adj.
zygospore	0.
	syl	zy+go+spore
	pron	<1zIg*u2spc:>, <1zig->
	pos	n.
	def	a thick-walled sexual spore formed from the zygote of some fungi and algae.
zygosporic	sub
	head	zygospore
	syl	zy+go+1spor+ic
	pos	adj.
zygote	ety	C19: from Greek zug*_otos yoked, from zugoun to yoke
zygote	1.
	syl	zy+gote
	pron	<1zIg*ut>, <1zig->
	pos	n.
	def	the cell resulting from the union of an ovum and a spermatozoon.
zygote	2.
	syl	zy+gote
	pron	<1zIg*ut>, <1zig->
	pos	n.
	def	the organism that develops from such a cell.
zygotic	sub
	head	zygote
	syl	zy+got+ic
	pron	<zI1gotik>, <zi->
	pos	adj.
zygotically	sub
	head	zygote
	syl	zy+1got:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
zygotene	0.
	syl	zy+go+tene
	pron	<1zIg*2tEn>, <1zig->
	pos	n.
	def	the second stage of the prophase of meiosis, during which homologous chromosomes become associated in pairs (bivalents).
zymase	0.
	syl	zy+mase
	pron	<1zImAs>
	pos	n.
	def	a mixture of enzymes that is obtained as an extract from yeast and ferments sugars.
zymo-	ety	from Greek zum*_e leaven
zymogen	0.
	syl	zy+mo+gen
	pron	<1zIm*u2Jen>
	pos	n.
	qual	Biochem.
	def	any of a group of compounds that are inactive precursors of enzymes and are activated by a kinase.
zymogenesis	0.
	syl	zy+mo+gen+e:sis
	pron	<2zIm*u1Jenisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the conversion of a zymogen into an enzyme.
zymogenic	1.
	syl	zy+mo+gen+ic
	pron	<2zIm*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, or relating to a zymogen.
zymogenic	2.
	syl	zy+mo+gen+ic
	pron	<2zIm*u1Jenik>
	pos	adj.
	def	capable of causing zymogenesis.
zymology	0.
	syl	zy+mol+o:gy
	pron	<zI1mol*Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the chemistry of fermentation.
zymologic	sub
	head	zymology
	or	zymological
	syl	zy+mo+log+ic
	pron	<2zIm*u1loJik>
	pos	adj.
zymological	sub
	head	zymology
	or	zymologic
	syl	zy+mo+1log:i+cal
	pos	adj.
zymologist	sub
	head	zymology
	syl	zy+1mol:o+gist
	pos	n.
zymolysis	0.
	syl	zy+mol:y+sis
	pron	<zI1molisis>
	pos	n.
	def	the process of fermentation. Also called: {zymosis}.
zymolytic	sub
	head	zymolysis
	syl	zy+mo+lyt+ic
	pron	<2zIm*u1litik>
	pos	adj.
zymometer	0.
	syl	zy+mom+e:ter
	pron	<zI1momit*>
	pos	n.
	def	an instrument for estimating the degree of fermentation.
zymoses	infl
	head	zymosis
	syl	zy+mo+ses
	pron	<-sEz>
	pos	n.
	mod	pl.
zymosis	1.a.
	syl	zy+mo+sis
	pron	<zI1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	any infectious disease.
zymosis	1.b.
	syl	zy+mo+sis
	pron	<zI1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	the developmental process or spread of such a disease.
zymosis	2.
	syl	zy+mo+sis
	pron	<zI1m*usis>
	pos	n.
	def	another name for {zymolysis}.
zymotic	1.
	syl	zy+mot+ic
	pron	<zI1motik>
	pos	adj.
	def	of, relating to, or causing fermentation.
zymotic	2.
	syl	zy+mot+ic
	pron	<zI1motik>
	pos	adj.
	def	relating to or caused by infection; denoting or relating to an infectious disease.
zymotically	sub
	head	zymotic
	syl	zy+1mot:i+cal+ly
	pos	adv.
zymurgy	0.
	syl	zy+mur+gy
	pron	<1zImR:Ji>
	pos	n.
	def	the branch of chemistry concerned with fermentation processes in brewing, etc.
Zyrian	1.
	syl	Zyr+i:an
	pron	<1ziri*n>
	pos	n.
	def	the language of the people of the Komi ASSR, belonging to the Finno-Ugric family; Komi.
Zyrian	2.
	syl	Zyr+i:an
	pron	<1ziri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this language or its speakers. ********************************************************************** Komi.
Zyrian	3.
	syl	Zyr+i:an
	pron	<1ziri*n>
	pos	adj.
	def	of or relating to this language or its speakers. **********************************************************************